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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-02-01
Auction sale.

All of the personal property of the late
Daniel Abbott estate consisting of four horsee,
one hundred good sheep, fonr brood sows,
several COWS and young cattle, wagons,
sleighs, harnesses, large quantity of farm
ing implements, hay, corn, oats and other
property, will be sold at public auction at
what is known as tho Daniel Abbott farm,
one mile west of the Lyle school house, in
Paw Paw township, on Tuesday, February
9TH, 1888. commencing at eleven o'clock a.
M, sharp. Approved notes will be received
for all sums above FIVE dollars The whole
or any part of this superior farm is for sale
or lease. 4. A. CRANE,
12i3o15. Administrator.
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New suits.

The following new suits have been COM
menced in our circuit court during the
month of January;
Carrie M. Conklin vs.. Andrew j. Conklin.
Divorce.
Geo. w. Tyler ct al. vs. James Lowry ct
al Foreclosure.
Anna w. Skinner VS.. Geo. f. Stevens ct al.
Foreclosure.
Annie Nj. Skinner vs.. James Bennett ct al.
Foreclosure.
Anne V. Mumford VS.. Lafayette M. Mum
ford. Divorce.
Michigan National Bank vs.. Byron Stain
ton ct al Bill in aid of execution.
John Il. Pirie ct al. VS.. Lafayette 4. White
man. Assumpsit.
The Emporia Machine Company vs.. Daniel
Fowler. Assumpsit.
4. w. Redpath ct al. va. Chas. II. Dalton
ct al Appeal from justice court.
The people vs.. VIM. Sternaman. Violation
of liquor law.
Bernard l.. Desenberg ct al. vs.. James
Bennett. Assumpsit
Bernard L. Desenberg va. the mutual city
and village fire insurance company. Garnish-
ment.
Marion K. Chadwick ct al. vs. Samuel
Hoppin. Assumpst.
Geo. s. McCotter vs.. Thos. @. Herding
Assumpsit.
Geo. s. McCotter VS.. James Miller. Gar
nishment.
Geo. Lemon Va. Alex O'Rourke. Appea
from justice court.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-02-01

People are beginning to find out that their
money viii go much further in buying gran
ito aud marble in Paw Paw than at sny
other place, comparisons having been so
iften made. Our trade for 1887 was the
largest for II years. Our stock is complete
ard is the largest of any in this part of the
country, not excepting Kalamazoo. We keep
80 finished Monuments on hand, of all kinds,
so our friends can See for themselves what
they like, and from 10 to % per cent lower
than at any other place; so don't fail to call
here before you buy, and show your appreci-
alton of our efforts to show you large col
lection. Granite from Scotland, Germany
Sweden and New Brunswick, besides all OF
our handsomest American marbles.
l7l2ly |. A. WHITMAN, Proprietor.
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We desire to express our heartfelt thanks
TO the many friends who 30 kindly assisted
US in our sad bereavement, particularly to
the choir for the beautiful singing, TO the
ladies for their floral offerings and to those
who 80 faithfully watched over and cared fol
our loved one during her long sickness. We
can only say God bless each and all. MAY
we meet in land where pain and sickness
sin and sorrow never come.
Gro. KING AND FAMILY.
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The Greatest Discovery

OF the nipeteenth century, can truly he said
of Papillon extract of fax Skin Cure
Thousands testify to its wonderful curative
powers in seemingly hopeless cases of Ecze.
ma. Salt Rheum, Erysipelas and every kind
of skin disease. Mr.. o. p. Algier of Hart
ford, Ohio, tried everything he heard of OF
saw recommended, and suffered five years
with Eczema until he found Papillon Skin
Cure, which cured him. Large bottles 81 0O
at G. +. Youngs Drug Store.
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Farm for sale.

Forty acres of land lying on the Paw Paw
river five miles northwest of Paw Paw, in
the town of Waverly. Twenty acres of tim
Der, good barn, granary lGx22 and good
orchard. Price 81 100, $500 down, balance
at convenience of purchaser at six per cent
per annum. For particulars address,
l703tf MART WEsTcoTT, Gobleville, Mich.
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Prof a J. sheIIman Optician.

Will make his second visit TO Paw Paw Feb.
Nth, 1888; Office at the Clifton House until
Feb. 2t The Prof. fits all cases of poor
eyesight and irregular refractions, using
nothing but accurately ground lenses, prop
erly adjusted to the eye. Consultation free.
Prices in reach of all. References. Col. j.
G. Todd, Samuel Holmes or any others who
have purchased our goods. 15t2ol6.
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To those kind neighbors who were 80 I'M
remitting in their attention, also to the
principal, teachers and pupils of our school,
and ali others who 30 kindly assisted at the
funeral OF our darling Attic, We return our
most sincere thanks.
Mn. AND Mns. o. H. p. SHELDON,
"a FRED BHEI,DoN,
@. n. SrourEo,
WI. BALE
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w. &. ". Ferguson, ID. ID. -.

am graduate of the Dental Department
of the University of Maryland, and will make
the preservation of natural teeth specially.
Vitalized air administered in the extraction
of teeth when desired. All work warranted.
Office over Savings Bank corner Main and
Kalamazoo Sts.. Paw Paw. Mich. l6I4tf
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Drive Wells.

Charles II. Scott desires to inform the
people of Van Buren, County. that ho repairs
Dumps of all kinds and puts down drive
wells. Twelve years. experience. Leave
orders at the store of Dunning Il Billsborrow.
Paw Paw. 1914
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Photoprapbs and Pictures.

All kinds of pictures taken in the latest
and most approved style. Babies pictures a
speciality. My work will speak for itself.
Please call and examine Picture frames in
endless variety. New goods just received
and more coming. Gallery opposite court
house. HENRY SHRFER. 1672tf
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PAW. COUNTY MICHIGAN FEBRUARY 1888.

All persons indebted to me, whether the
amount be great or small, will do me great
favor by prompt settlement l will be at
Esq. Mason's Office, where will be pleased
to meet my customers and friends.
O. w I,ONoWEII
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Settlement of Estnfe.

II is hereby requested that all accounts
due the late Edgar ID. Darling of Paw Paw
be paid before the first day of April, 1888.
All claims against his estate should be pre-
sented to me before said date. 15t4o1S
Mus. PIECE A. Il. DARLING.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-02-01

The Farmers Institute at South Haven
las. week was decided success. We should
be pleased 10 give full report of the pro-
ceedings, but the limited space at our COM
mand win not permit II. We condense the
following figures relative to the far famed
fruit belt" consisting Of Van Buren,, Ale
gan and Berrien counties, from an able and
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Hawkins Il Son.

Broker, Notary Public and Conveyancer.
Money to loan and collections made in all
parts of Van Buren, County. Remittsnces
promptly made. Office opposite DyckmAn
House, Paw Paw, Mich. l83Sly
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Niilinery---lIrs. III. R. OdeII.

Call at the live millinery store, kalamazoo
St--elegant line of hats, bonnets, velvets,
pushes, hair and hat ornaments, hair goods
and fall and winter novelties. Trimming in
the most approved eastern style. Prices the
lowest
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Marshall * Van Fleet.

Now is your time to Buy Cheap Millinery!
Wishing to close out our winter stock, We will
sell everything in our line at cost for the
next thirty DAYS. Don't forget to call. 1672ly
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HOmeOpathic Physician.

DR.. /. Devere, Homeopathic Physician and
surgeon. Office at his residence on south
side of Paw Paw street, second door west
of Kalamazoo street. 1668tf
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paw Paw savings Bank.

Capital S50,OO0OO F.w. SELLroK, Pres,
Z. CRANE Vice Pres, JOHN w. FREE,
Cashier. Board of Directors,
j. WooDMAN, DANIEL LYLE,
JouN LYLE, WILLIAM LYLE,
JoHN w. FREE, EDWIN MARTIN,
4. w. SELLIcK. WILLIAM j. SFLLICK,
EDGAR A. CRANE. 16S1ly
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settle Tn.

All parties who are indebted to the late
firm of Conner 81 Wood are requested to call
at the old stand and settle their accounts.
34Lf |. Ii. CONNER.
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a2O.OOO IN IOan.

On improved real estate. Inquire of Geo.
e. Breck, Paw Paw, or T. A. Crane lit Rose
street, Kalamazoo. 1tf.
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Money Loaned.

Money to Loan on Real Estate on favora
ble terms. Apply to
M. u. RICHARDSON,
1G73ly Abstract Office, Paw Paw, Mich.
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New Tin shop.

Having opened tin shop in the old Har-
rison block, in the village of Paw Paw, re-
spectfully solicit share of public patronage.
Repairing promptly done j. II. WATERS. 97tf
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society Notice.


Apollo Temple, No. Is, X. p. c., will NEE
every Friday evening at 1880 p. m. 170ily
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House, Sign and Carriage Painter, Paper
Hanger and Ceiling Decorator. Shop over
Mason's Planning Mill, Paw Paw 66ly
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MARTIN & ROWLAND, PUBLISHERS
BUSINESS NOTICES.
M. Il. Whnleu. M. ID.

Physician and surgeon. Office over Bartram
& Millington's Drug Store. Office hours,
2-5 p. m, 10 p. IN. 169lly.
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One Bottle Cured Him.

A. III. Thompson, Rockford, ILL.,, writes: 81
have been troubled with Catarrh for years,
nothing helped me until tried Papillon Ca
tarrh Cure. followed directions, and with
less than one bottle / am cured" Papillon
(extract of flax Catarrh Cure will positively
and permanently cure Bronchial Catarrh,
Acute or Chronic Catarrh, also Rose Cold
and Hay Fever. Large bottles 800, for
sale by G. +. Young.
offer for sale the following: l span 4
year old mares, span year old mares, l
fine bay filley years old, new wide tire
road wagons Have also some bargains on
farms; anyone looking for a tarm must not
fail to call on me before buying.
1715tf Gro. w. LoNGwELL.
A. w. Hendrick. M. ID.
| Physician and Surgeon. Paw Paw Mich.
| Office in Manning Block. Special attention
given to diseases of the Lungs, Liver and
Kidneys, Private Diseases, Piles and Female
Complaints-to all Chronic Diseases.
Wood Wanted.
100 cords of Is inch wood wanted, in ex-
change for cash, furniture, chairs and milk
safes good cook stove, nearly new, for
sale. t1* M. Z. ALLEN.
Fer Thirty Days Only,
will do cutting and fitting, and cut patterns
for all styles of garments. JAS. p. PREEcE,
l7Oltf Ladies' and Gents Tailor.
i
Coal! Coal!
Parties in want of coal should apply either
to Elmer Wildey or Dan Hurlbut, who are
prepared to fill all orders. I'll
-
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Coal! COaI!

Parties in want of coal should apply either
to Elmer Wildey or Dan Hurlbut, who are
prepared to fill all orders. I'll
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A. w. Hendrick. M. ID.
For Thirty Days Only.

FOr Ihirty Days VHIy,
will do cutting and fitting, and cut patterns
for all styles of garments. JAS p. PREEcE,
l701tf Ladies' and Gents Tailor.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-24
now MAS. ADAMS HEARD IT
A Dramatic Episode That Occurred on
the Bluu

The first nows Of the disaster was rc-
cciyed at noon yesterday from Robinson
vile, twcnty.nino miles down the Louis
vile, New Orleans & Texas Railroad A
dispatch TO Mr.. John NJ. Peters, secretary
Of the company owning the boat, found
that gentleman nj the Tennessee Club, and
upon reading il lis face changed color
lie excused himself from the company ho
was in aud sought Mai. John d. Adams,
who stood ont on the bluff near the Gus.
tom.housc, looking down the river in
anxious expectancy Of seeing the boat ap-
proach, the vessel being due at our land
ing about noon On Sunday
"Iou are looking for something YOU
will never see, Major" said Mr.. Peters.
"Thc Adams will never land at our wharf
again. She was burned four hours ago,
and here is the dispatch announcing IT,"
Handing the dispatch TO Mai. Adams,
that gentleman read II and the couple re-
paired to the Gayoso Hotel together, seek.
ing room No ilG. in which Mai Adams is
quarcrcd, aud whcrc lac wls visited dur.
ing the evening by largo number Of
friends aud sympnthllcrs.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-24
GRAPHIC DrsCRirrIoY.
A specIai Representative of rbe Appeal
on the scene.

From The Appeals sbG Correspondent
RonlNsoNviLLE, Miss, Dec. %. Tho
steamer Kate Adams, long unanimously
spoken Of as the peerless for finish, accom-.
modatons, courteous attention oi officers.
etc, may now 90 down into the history OF
Mississippi River navigation NJ peerless In
the appalling horror she has thrown upon
the world Ono hun5rcl souls, pcrhap.
more, have found ir.ghliul ics.h IN con.
sequence. At O'Clock this morning lie
steamer was pulling mp stream with grace
aud speed. She was loaded 10 the waters
edge, with !, lGl bales Of cotton, con signed
10 Memphis merchants, with a largc mis-
ccllaacous freight There were aboard
200 passengers, mostly deck aud col.
orcd. The latter class was for the
most parl slowed away on the cotton which
was piled very near the cabin deck. while
oihcr hudllcd around the boiler. 10 keep
ont the bcnumbing cold Nearly all were
aslccp. DE pitc the lg,oncss Of iho hour
As tne Adams noaud the upper edge 1i
what Is known as Commerce Landing those
on watch discovered ai the forward end OF
the boilers an incipient but determined
blaze They at once brought what nppIi.
anccs were available IN play 10 cxiinguiah
the flame, but those who arc familiar with
the iuflmmablc character Of a steamboat
realize the fuhliiy Of their efforts. Word
was dispatched TO iho pilot, Elisha E,an-.
Of the peril, with Instruction, 30 head bcr
ior the shore. he dii s1. anl Wilton.
counting Dee iloa btlL Only @ ca min.
utes wcrp required 'o MAKO ihe IN 'tU..
and II was w,n such io'ce ihnt th. bow oI
the boat WitfHui p yc..l ..Hi rl .i,,s slam
Naturally lh, Ore cwsti i u,Hr Il
stampede. a1l ict Of ihr pl.u -
w., "a g. ihs l.camcr 10 Innd H. tct
! they harji! know Sha. i'',.-... 49,. doing.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-24
>. rLYSNs srArENENr
what u Nan who Raw 10 All Has 90
say.

An ArrEtL reporter having learned that
Capt. !. Flynn, ths lcycc contractor, was
one OF the survivors Of tho dreadful dis
asicr at Commerce Chute. went out TO his
house about midnight lat night aud got
the following statement from him.
About s - O'Clock ths morning NJ the
Kate Adams was about abreast the head
Ol Commerce Chute, | wii sitting In the
forward part OF the nail %. the cabin whom
Mr. Richmond, the hlr.kccpor, cried,
"she's ahrc.' llo walked across 10 the
clerks office and halloori 10 the pilot 10
land the boat Immediately, snying that hc
thought she was gone NJ Il is needless
10 iell oi the oxcilomon, that followed this
alarming Intelligence. Tlo wind was from
the west and blow ~ flames into the
cabin in an appalling mInncr The pilot,
Joseph Barton, madeantmihc'nt landing,
just such landing as ought 10 have been
made In such n moment llo drove her
noso jam into the bank. hlt the stern un-
fortunately s.O1d ont ljUDr 2JO feet from
the bank. Most oi thc white passengers
escaped when she hil the shore. They
clambCrvd down over tls burning cotton
and jumped ior lie 10 tho ground. The
engineers on watch hal lD go overheard,
az they were ca, Of by the flames In the
forward Part Of tho dc,s. The carpenter
bad 10 go, too. 1hcy were mlcrward
saved, however
The piiiab'c sccncs TO place among the
talorsllokru lr.spl. Hr, 30 '1Iorrl.
DO tasm .aep no pe Thn ilHHss
N,.. aa.as with Int ty ba'r5 iI.n.
, ...4 ....--.tls, isIvh.t-.Iny ...ol %
.ti.,t a.u.iuAyi iEpn ..a.n hh lio
| l,Hud a,afani ou ad .,8 oi tlcm Waa
the rsnmg illo OF ih, mighty river
Which vay TO turn, Wis. 10 10 lacy knsw
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-24
Mn. a. -. DAVENronr.
statement ofa Nan Who IlarcIy Escaped
WIN Hls Lilc.

Mr.. T.. y. Davenport, of Frinn Point,
Miss, a lawyer, but formerly editor Of the
Coihoma County Br,adl,, had narrow
escape. lie said 10 an ArrrAL reporter
81 had taken passage on the boat at 2
O'Clock In, and had intended 10 sleep all
the way 10 Memphis. Having gone 10
bed, slopi sounlly until about O'Clock,
10 Judge II 10 have hccn. waTawakcncd
By a loud cracking noise, and spmng up.
On opening the door into the cabin ! was
met by lhc ruth ui flame. Seeing clrc *
cut oa 'n lhat direction, rushed out Of
the other door The boat had previously
been landed, aud everybody ncs-iy seemed
10 have been let of. had 10 break my
way through some lattice work In order 10
gc, on the boilcrdock. This was enabled
10 do with the assistance oi one Of the men
who saw my situation and who wu 0n the
other side oi tho lattice work. Tho boat
was then 900 yards from the shore. had
only my undcrcothing on, but
jumped into the river nlong with
my rcscucr, whose name | do
not know, aud swan ashore. ]
loa sGlj 10 money, which was la my coat
pocket saw, after leaving thc boat, d
woman ana iwl clullra spring into th,
dyrr They wr-r not H'.u ut'in ilink
,'uher mua. uu,g i..l sgytuy-i,c Ia
p.l.h. .o...ty a.I. auuei Robinson,
pommeur ,,. 1850 ui ,d,u Point was
lost / heard rni o. b..eoi cotton was
known to hayt bees ai .l.a night before,
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-24

EARLY yesterday morning the startling
intelligence came TO Memphis that the
peerless Kate Adams, the pride OF our
river commerce, had been burnt 10 the
waters edge, carrying countless human
souls with II TO destruction. The news
spread rapidly, and soon the streets were
alive with an excited and curious populacc
inquiring with baied breath and eager faces
for the very latest from Commerce, where
the appalling disaster was alleged to have
taken place. The Grst telegram was adj
dressed to Mai. John d. Adams and an
nounced that the Kate Adams was gone
and within an awful sacrifice Of human
life. The telegram READ &c fellows
RomNoSvnLE, Miss, Dec n
Mai John y. Adams.
Kate Adams burned at Commerce.
Cabin crew and passengers saved. Cheek,
~a.p4nander, las, officer 10 leave the boat,
and il all o. X. About 200 bales cotton,
$500 sacks seed and other sundrics com.
prise the cargo. Had about 200 deck
passengers and fifty cabin passengers. All
books, money and yaluabes lost. Banker
among the missing ELISHA Evans.
Soon other dispatches came thick and
inst. The details became worse as the day
wore on. zone hundred lost" came the
terrible iidings. Thcnitchangcd to IRON
100 to 200" and 80 It went on until tclc.
graphic news ceased TO be valuable, and
everybody waited for the train from Rob.
insonyille 10 como up with crew aud pas
scneoH aboard.
There was some confusion Of opinion as
90 where the train from Robinsonvillc
would deposit H. passengers at Memphis.
A great many waited for the train at the
Mississippi & Tennessee depot, while those
who wore better informed proceeded to the
Chesapeake 4 Ohio depot. ai the ZOO, OF
Poplar street. II was fully $50 O'Clock =.
m. before the train caIno In sight, to the
intense qualification Of the hundred or two
OF citizens Of all agcs aud colors, and Of
both sexes, who were impationtly awaiting
H. arrival.
SOME or THE coNsricrous FEATuREs
Among the anxious crowd, awaiting the
arrival OF The train, on the platform was
gentleman apparently laboring from in
tense nervous excitement lie paced and
paced, and fumcd and ircticd, and oyery
minute seemed an age until the eagerly
awaited ,rdn steamed In. Then the crowd
gathered round the stops OF the cars, but
he iI,,.-ssd his way through thom, aud soon
a small. slit.. a.ure appeared robed In
black. Then husband sd w,ic new 10.
ps,htr and were locked ina close embrace.
lie almost bent her la two with the yio-
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rnE HATr ADAMS.
History Of the ropuisr Hteambaat-
ler value aud Onisrrs.

The Kate Adams WIS built nt Pitisburg
In lS,2. ud cost $1,000. She was the
best boat oi her size and type ever con.
struc,od i1r the Memphis trade, aud her
career has lccu one uninterrupted success.
Tho Adams had made GOl consecutive
trips or voyages between Memphis aud
Arkansas City. q run Of about 2OO miles
each way, and she was on her GO2d trip
when destroyed. Tho total number Of
miles the vessel has trnycrscd ioois up
mprc than 10000, n distance equal ~
that between here and The moon.
The oiircr, Of the Kate Adams were:
Mark n Check, master
W. &. bIurkcr. clerk.
George C,rbrtt. second clerk.
Harry Best, bin clerk
william Hodge aud Joseph Barton,
pilots
Lon EoltauI Richard Young engineers.
Jru NlisDn, steward.
Thumu Allcn, matc.
Inuk llfolg, second mate.
An ,bo crV were saved except Corlgtt,
but several had close calls
the Kate Adams wu insured Tor sll-
7ID. placed through Adam, Is Boyle at
Little Rock.
Tho chief ovucr of thc lost vessel in.
c.udcl James Ec. IS Sons. OF rillsburs.
b, whom Doe ral Hn.'I, aHd Maj John d.
Adams. oi Little Iar. aul this city Other
oWnrH Included John 3D. psar, sccrc-
ury oi ihu company Marx T. Check and
several smaller Shareholder, whose names
N.rr not accr,aincd.
rb, ~" Adams Il will be cmcn'.
hrud. brought rrcsidcn; ""d Mr. Cle'c-
Iud p ihr city October 10, lSS,, -
oanur voluntarily giving up trip 70
Akanns civ to favor the Distinguished
visions al th, solicitation Of the commit.
tee here having the matter In charge. The
TIN Was yyy short and only extended
from West Mrmphis along the city front
To- tlu wharf near tho foot ot
Court gupL The boat was always
uo.ed luru,r pmmc.rcal proportions aud
no ura..orcrilcycr glilcdoycr the waters
iu .r1.i p. oG. .uu. Shc was also noted
for us, usy.ucss. au d the Time she made
Con lEurd oz Fourth Page
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cAPr curEI.'s sTATruENE


The following l. the statement oi Capt.
Mark Check I was just getting out OF
bed, having laid down about O'Clock
am, and bad pat ON my stockings In ihe
captains room on the upper deck, near
ihe chimney when some one mn across
the deck saying the boat was ON lire.
ran on the r31i vlan sho struck lho bank.
% nat or bluG sandllr about three and u
hlli ic'i above 'ho water a11 The boats
rulris going right up to a. aw that all
forward could et ashore, -o ! uu back 10
.rou Co go n .ig als cabin. A.
rs..rl che toy the ull1s lcapod u,
o..- lenainl 90 'fnl n ch fI'on m'
O. 800 so .Ir f.s a.H.. h~fp - clihrt
f .r.g Dol. ..r., '.e % rake th t
D.. nHe. -. .im o. i.r.p.
p.L.... l.DI.,p &, JUMP o,crupri,
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The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-24
MIR. I v. McLEMOHE's STATEMENT.
IIis wiie's Dangerous Position-Piuued
20 the Timbers of the stage-Plaak.

Mr. I. +. McLemore, OF Nesbett Land
ing, had his wife and twin boys, aged sew.
entcen months, aboard. lie was at the
bar buying a cigar when alarm sounded.
Rushed of, got his wife and children,
brought than forward and waites on top
bale Of cotton for boat TO strike shore. The
shock knocsed him aud his wife and chill.
drcn TO the deck below, miraculously
without injury. Just then the stage
plank fell and his wie's dress WAS pinned
under il and held her prisoner. lie
called for aid TO those around him but no
one responded, Finally Charley Bryant,
the negro porter, came to the rescue, and
carried the twins ashore. Then by q
superhuman effort Mr. McIemorc lifted
the stage plank, released his wife, and
with her ran ashore.