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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-08-08
TAKEN FOR TAXES
WICHITA AND WESTERN TIED UP
BY SHERIFF OF PRATT COUNTY.
Round House. DepOts, Engines and Furni-
ture at Cuilison and Pratt Attached for
the Non-Payment Of Taxes that are Said
to be Unreasonable and IIIegal-It has
all Grown Out Of the Building of a City
Hall at Saratoga when that Town WAS
on Boom-t is Very Queer Case
Receivers will Fight 1t.

A special from Pratt says: "Yester-
day the Wichita and Western round
house. depot, furniture, tickets and two
Santa Fe engines at Cullison, this
county, was attached by the sheriff.
This was followed up by the depot at
Pratt. its furniture. fixtures and tickets
also being attached.
The case is a peculiar one in many
respects
Some years ago there was town in
Pratt county of some pretensions, Sar-
atoga by name.
1T was a boom town at the opening
of this section of the state to settlement.
1t was the rival of Pratt and for two
years a most bitter war was waged
against them for ascendency. All the
old settlers will remember il as il was
one of the most conspicuous fights for
rivalry then going on
"Finnally Pratt triumphed and is to-
day the county seat and the principal
business center of the county. AS it
was a fight to a finish when Pratt tri-
umphed the gay town OF Saratoga
went down to rise no more.
1t went down and down until today
It is a mere hamlet without any iden-
tity. hardly.
of Saratoga few high-nothing was
too good for il.
It was run. generally, by a combina-
ton Of men who evidently wanted to
make all they could.
In the whirligig of gaiety in the
new metropolis" 1t was deemed neces-
sary to build city hall as an evidence
that the town was permanent and,
of course. Saratoga went In debt for It
to the tune of Sl2o 600
The building was put up. but in due
time it was torn down and sold again
still remained after the city hall was
came.
The debt could not be met. but the
brain of Saratoga was still fertile and
themselves moved outside of the corpor-
ate limits. All that was left was the
Wichita and Western property.
To apply on this debt 1t was necessary
to raise $1,000 and the good people of
the Wichita and Western 33 1-3 per
cent of the valuat ton of its property to
raise the 81 900 required.
The Wichita and Western of course
refused TO pay and the result is the at
tachment Of it's property as above
stated.
claim that the assessment is illegal,
be taxed 10 the extent of one-third Of
be wiped out in taxes every three years.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-08-08
HAD HIS sHOCLDE9 HURT.
Two Young Men Go on Drunk with Dis
asfyoas R>suifa

Two well known young men while
coming home very drunk from River
side last night had a narrow escape
from being killed. They had been out
20 = keg party. a quiet little affair q a
dozen or 50. and the inspiration they
got there induced them 10 drive their
horses az a terrible gait. Near the Oak
street bridge the horses SHE'D and
twisted the buggy around SO that one
Of them was thrown out and 5ss should
er disiocatee-
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-08-08

The Wichita wheeiman's club made
run around the city Ell Tuasse last
night They were Joined BY many
wheslnen outside OF their members
and in al had about 80 IA the process
sion At the las. meeting Of the club
II was decided TO send delegates % the
state meet ~ Topeka 20 Try 70 secure
the meet Tor this ctty II 111k
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-08-08
IscaARUendoAbo7,,k

The hottest and sassest end of is vet before
us If you have deferred buying Summer Wrapper
defer it no longer for today offer exactly % dark
colored printed Pongee Wrappers for fall wear-the
80 kinds at SOC each
of those Dark Grey Summer Blankets at 4Sc a pair
Some people are neglecting to purchase at un-
rivaled Dress Goods Counters. Today We offer Black
Pongee Silks at Csc yard, Printed India Silks lac Il
yard and many other equally well known fabrics at
similar low prices
Decorated China and Wire Fruit dishes again today
at sc each and also repeat offer of seven largo
cakes of Buttermlk and Glycerne soap for CSC
Just Received-that scarce artcle-Corduroy Skirt
Binding full line in all colorS
In the Carpet and Curtain room are many worthy
offerings We notice two among the many: Twenty
pairs Lace Curtains at 5Oc pair. Forty pairs Lace
Curtains at 75c pair These curtains are wonderfully
well made for the money
Today only one new lot of Scrim at Sc yard Bet
ter quality than last weeks offer
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-08-08
JOHN CUTS HAZE

TIE quiet tenderness OF CHANGER. where
You almost seem 20 hear the not tears fall
ing, and the simple, choking words sobocd
Sr4.-
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-08-08

The clerk and his deputies are making
out the tax levy appoTtioning 1t TO tie
different township8
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-08-08
DAVE MAY BACK OCT.
All Is Not Harmony in the Police Commits
sioners' Camp.

David Snythe did not Quaiify yester-
day as a member of the board OF police
commissioners. He went off 10 Mis-
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-08-08
Peculiar

In combination, proportion and process,
Hoods Sarsaparilla possesses peculiar
curative powers unknown to any other
preparation. This is why it has q record
of cures unequalled in the history OF
medicine. 1t acts directly upon the blood
and by making it pure, rich and healthy
it cures disease and gives good health.
Hoods SarsapariIIa
Isl the only true blood purifier prominent
ly in the public eye today. 81; six for -.
Hoods Pills cure t esssses' cs s~nssPA'
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-08-08

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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1895-11-30
PENINSULA NEWS.

Gumboro, Del, has no shoemaker.
Georgetown has a new brass band.
Thirty cents bushel is all Gum.
boro merchants are paying for corn.
w. ii. ii. Edwards residence near
Elkton was destroyed by fire Monday.
Miss Hannah Louise Owens, n
prominent Cecil teacher, is dead.
She had been in i'll health for some
years.
James w. Chapman, Jr., of Johns
Hopkins addressed the Kent public
school teachers ut Chestertown last
week.
Charles c. Hickman. formerly of
Lewes, but Tor some years residing in
the West, died of pneumonia at Silver
City, Mexico, on Sunday, the 10th
inst.
Janitor Albert J. Holm of the
Tome NJ. Z. Church, Port Deposit,
was badly burned Sunday by an ex-
plosion of gasoline. The gashouse
connected with the church was des-
troyed.
Cambridge is alarmed by fire bugs.
An attempt was made to burn Phelps
Brothers hardware store Sunday
morning. On Saturday Meekns
Brothers bottling establishment was
fired, and two horses burned to death.
Captain Turner OF the oyster navy
arrested 20 dredgers in the Choptank
last week for having numbers obscured.
They were taken to Oxford and fined.
The accused are indignant because
they were not arraigned at Cambridge,
where they could have procured coun-
sci.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1895-11-30
WEDDING BELLS.
Miss Hattie Duffy and Mr.. viii .
liam Dukes Married..

A quiet but very pretty wedding was
solemnized in Whatcoat NJ. +. Church
of this town on Thursday morning Of
this week. The contracting parties
were Miss Hattie, the pretty and at
tractive daughter of Mr.. Zadok p.
Duffy, and William +. Dukes very
popular and industrious young man.
Both have many friends and they were
out i'll force. Even the early hour at
which the marriage took place, 80
o'clock, did not stop them till the large
auditorium of the church was well fill
ed. All we're there and promptly at
the appointed time the ushers r. ID.
Jones, DIR. Dickerson, Sidney X. Truitt
and Clayton Richardson advanced up
the centre aisle, followed by the happy
bride and groom to the front Of the
pulpit. The ceremony was performed
by the pastor Of the church, Rev. Ralph
Coursey and was both beautiful and
impressive. Miss Minnie Vincent pre-
sided at the organ and rendered a beau.
tiful march. The bride was attired in a
cloth travelling costume with irredes-
cent and velvet trimmings. After the
ceremony The happy couple received
many congratulations of friends who
accompanied them to the depot, where,
amid showers of rice, they took the
north bound train for Baltimore.
There they will spend a few days be-
fore going 10 Philadelphia where they
will reside The bride was the re-
cipient of many useful and ornamental
presents from admiring friends. We
extend to the happy twain our best
wishes for long and prosperous mar
ried life.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1895-11-30
POCOMOKE.

A slate roof is being put on the
residence of G. b. Jones, on Market
street.
Miss Mary Grande, fair damsel Of
New Church, Va, was welcome Wis
itor to our town the past week.
Prof. +. J. Clarke, of Washington
College, Chestertown, spent Thanks
giving Day with his mother, Mrs. A.
J. DeKay.
Miss Annie Parvin gave an inter.
esting lecture on Missions" at Bethany
NJ. p. Church, Sunday morning and
evening. She was greeted with large
audience on both occasions.
The Ladies Aid Society of the Bap-
fist Church held festival and oyster
supper in the new store adjoining the
Ledger Office, on Thanksgiving night.
They realized quite neat little sum.
Mrs. Elijah Scott has moved from
her residence on Walnut street to the
house recently vacated by w. S.
Sch0olfeld, on Market street.
w. T. Broughton, of Philadelphia,
spent Thanksgiving Day with his
parents, Mr. and Mrs. w. L. Brough.
ton, OF this city.
\ union Thanksgiving service was
held in Salem NJ. +. Church, Thurs
day morning. at 1890 o'clock. Rev.
J. S. Howk, of the Presbyterian
Church, delivered an able sermon for
the occasion.
Thursday, being Thanksgiving Day.
the merchants of this town closed their
respective places of business
Gorton's Minstrels appeared at Will
kinson Hall, this city, Thanksgiving
night. The performance was first-class.
Quite number were present.
Bible Day was celebrated at the
Baptist Church, Sunday evening last,
under the auspices of the Sunday
School. \ very interesting and in
structive programme was rendered for
the occasion.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1895-11-30
SHOT HIS MOTHER.
\ Young Man Accidcntly Kills
His Best Friend.

J. Hall White, accidentally shot and
instantly killed his mother, Mrs.
Helen White, shortly after eight
o'clock Thursday morning, at their
home in Landing Neck. Talbot Coun-
ty. The young man had revolver
which he was going to take TO his shop
to fix. and on taking it from a drawer
to unload it the pistol was discharged.
Mrs. White was on the other side of
the room, and the bullet struck her
on the right side. She never uttered
word, but fell dead into the arms of
her agonized son, who had rushed to
his mothers side. The family are
among the well known and highly
respected Of Trappe district, and the
accident has cast deep gloom over
the entire community. Mrs. White
was much loved by wide circle of
friends, and the keenest sympathy is
felt for the bereaved family and son.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1895-11-30
East on Doctors Indicted.

The grand jury for the November
term of court for Talbot County gave
the community something to talk about
last week by indicting Dr. Fred Dun
ming and DIR. James b. Merritt on
charges OF giving illegal prescriptions
for whiskey, and A. n Coale, w. J.
Blery and l.. X. Edgell, drug. store
proprietors, on charges of violating
the local option law by selling whiskey
without prescription. Before this SUBJ
ject is disposed of some interesting de-
velopments are expected. Heretofore
Talbot grand juries have contented
themselves with looking into alleged
violations of the local option law but
very lightly. Not willing to put
the county to any great expense. and
in order to expedite matters, their
custom has been to examine only a
few witnesses, and to make but one or
two unimportant presentments, gener-
ally Of colored persons. This time,
however, there is & different order of
things. For months past members of
the W. c. I. L. and kindred organ.
izations have been keeping close
watch on the drug stores OF the town
in an effort 10 detect illegal selling of
whiskey. The names of scores of
persons have been handed into the
grand jury us parties who have bought
liquor. Among them are some of the
leading business and professional men
Of the town. The trouble seems to be
over the indiscriminate writing OF pre-
scriptions by some OF the physicians.
To retaliate, some of these persons
have asked the grand jury to summon
certain active temperance workers and
make them tell what they know of the
violation Oft law.
1t is openly charged that one or two
of these temperance advocates have
had liquor sent to them from Chapel
district, the only wet" district in the
county. Altogether, a lively time is
expected when the grand jury reas-
sembles next week. There is much
adverse criticism of their action, par
ticularly on the part OF Republicans,
who say the whole thing is political
trick, intended to injure them. They
point to the fact that the jury is com
composed almost entirely of Demo
Gratis. The two physicians and three
druggists indicted are Republicans.
DIR. Merritt is a candidate for physi-
clan to the county almshouse, and DIR.
Dunning for physician to the jail
Baltimore american.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1895-11-30
is HE DEAD
\ Complicated Case Before the
Worcester Orphans Court.

One Of the most interesting and
novel cases that has ever been before
the Orphans Court of this county was
commenced on Tuesday last when
Messrs. Wilson q Collins, attorneys
for Charles Truitt, executor and sole
legatee named in a will made by
Littleton b. Truitt, former resident
of this county, offered the will for
probate. George w Purnell having
learned of the proceeding through Mr..
FRUITS sisters whom, as attorney, he
represents, objected to the probating
of the will on the ground that Mr..
Truths death is questionable. There
was no evidence, except the presump-
ton of law, before the court that Mr..
Truitt is dead. Mr.. Truitt left this
county ten years ago. From here he
went to Philadelphia, thence to New
York from which city he afterwards
disappeared and has not now been
heard of for more than seven years.
According to law a man who has not
been heard of for seven years may be
presumed to be dead. This is what
Mr.. Truitt, the executor who has held
the will for so long presumes, and upon
this presumption OF the law rests the
claim of Messrs. Wilson x Collins.
The presumption is further materially
strengthened by the fact that Mr..
Truitt who has funds in the hands of
W. 5. Wilson, Esq, as trustee for his
benefit, has not within the seven years
called for the accommodating interest.
Prior to the time of his disappearance
he was always ready for his interest
and frequently insisted upon its adj
vancement by the trustee. No action
was taken in the case on Tuesday, but
the matter will come up at the next
session Of the court when Mr.. Purnell
will file caveat to the will. In the
interim Mr.. Truitt will be advertised
for and other steps taken to find ont
whether or not he is living. The case
is a novel one, it being the second OF
the kind ever brought to the attention
of the court in this county. The for
mer case was based on the disappear
ance of woman who had not been
heard from by her friends for fifteen
years, but who was found living and
prepared to receive her money without
the aid of the Orphans Court.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1895-11-30
BISIIOPVILLE.
\ Serious Accident to Miss Pri-


Last Thursday afternoon the people
of this town witnessed a terrible acct
dent which may prove fatal to Miss
Priscilla Dirickson. She and her
friend Mrs. William Tubbs of Rox-
ana, Delaware were in town shopping.
While Mrs. Tubbs called at DR..
Hearn's leaving Miss Erickson in the
carriage, a term consisting of four
mules TO wagon without any driver
ran into the carriage upsetting it, and
one of the wheels of the wagon run
ming over Miss Dirickson severely
injuring her. DIR. Hearn was immc-
diately summoned to administer medi-
cal aid. The DIR. says that she is SER
iously hurt.
Mr.. Sylvester Wilkinson returned
home last Tuesday from Philadelphia.
Miss Leila Townsend, of Snow Hill,
is visiting friends in town.
Mr.. Frank Jones died last Sunday
after a long and protracted illness.
He had been sick about four weeks.
Funeral services were held in the NJ.
f. Church Tuesday, conducted by
Rev. Mr.. Hastings of Selbyville, Del.
Mr. Robert Richards, of George
town, Del, paid Mr.. Frank Nelson a
short visit last week.
Mr.. Tim Rayne's house caught fire
one day this week, but with the help
of the neighbors the fire was soon ex-
tinguished. Very little damage done.
Geese and ducks are plentiful in the
bay and river.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1895-11-30
NASSAWANGO.

We are glad to learn that Mr..
George Bromley is improving in health.
May he continue.
Misses Ida and Rebecca BntIer en-
tertained number Of young ladies
and gentlemen on Friday evening, in
honor Of Miss Ida's eighteenth birth
day. The ladies present were Misses
Matte and Joe Devereaux, Ida and
Della Jones, Emma Pusey, Annie
White. Messrs. c. Bromley, J. Dew
ereaux, ii. Ruark, w. Pussy, G. Pussy,
L. Pussy, +. Pussy, I. Williams, G.
Williams, c. Kelley, +. Jones, +.
Pusey, W West, +. Dryden, j. Dry.
den, Il. Mcdaniel, G. Layfeld, G.
johnson.
Mrs. Birmingham and son, Of Sails
bury, have been visiting Mr.. Mcdaniel
and family.
Mrs. William Dorman and child
are visiting Mrs. Dorman's father of
this place.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1895-11-30
BERLIN.

Mr.. John X. Purnell and wife spent
a few days last week at Atlanta
Mr.. Edward Williams went up last
Monday to Philadelphia on pleasure
trip.
Miss Grace Pitts has gone to spend
several months with her sister, Mrs.
Minnie Robinson.
Mrs Mary Adkins, of Laurel, spent
n few days this week with her friend,
Mrs. Edward Furbush.
Mr.. Daniel Hudson and sister went
up to Philadelphia this week on a
shopping expedition.
Mrs. Moses johnson LETT this morn
ing for Atlanta, where she will attend
the exposition few weeks.
Mr.. Orlando Harrison was bitten
last Saturday by Mr.. Clay Conaway's
dog. The dog was not affected with
hydrophobia.
Mr.. Samuel Massey and wife moved
last Monday to Ocean City where they
will remain until next May.
Miss Daisey Wise spent last week at
Cape Charles, where she went to attend
the convention of the Epworth League.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Wise moved
back home last Tuesday. They have
been staying since the FIRE with their
daughter, Mrs. Annie Powell.
Mr.. Horace F. Harmonson and wife
wen. to Philadelphia this week to buy
furniture for their new hotel, which is
now nearing completion.
Mrs. Sue Carey leaves next Monday
morning for Atlanta, after staying
there some time she will return to
Philadelphia and spend the winter.
Miss Hattie Massey went Thursday
morning to spend Thanksgiving with
her friend, Miss West, near Pittsville.
Rev. Arthur Dougall preached a
fine sermon in the NJ. f. Church
Thursday morning.
Service in the Presbyterian Church
next Sunday Ito morrow morning and
evening. Ali are cordially invited to
attend. and we will assure them good
sermon.
The mad dog scare is subsiding some,
but still our men walk with their clubs.
They appear more fearful than the
women. They do say some OF our
men get their wives to guard them
with the garden hoe.
1t was reported some time ago that
Mr.. Emil Schmiiz's son was bitten by
mad dog, but the dog was not mad"
1t was their own dog and the boy was
playing with it when it bit him through
the hand.
One of our young men went to Bal
timore last week to attend Business
College, but he was taken i'll and re-
turned home Saturday night. As the
trouble was only a severe case Of home
sickness he returned to Baltimore
Monday morning.
Isaac A. Gray, of Gumboro, died
very suddenly of heart disease at his
home ON Thursday, Nov. 18th, 1895,
aged about So years. He was a son
of Eben Gray, of that town, who died
a few years ago, and was prosperous
farmer and good citizen. He was
know for his many generous acts, ard
his quiet. unobtrusive life and christian
character made him hosts of friends.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1895-11-30

The schooner Riveroale, Andrew
Stilade, master, owned by Patrick
Corbit, OF Baltimore city, was sunk in
six feet of water one mile east OF Hol-
lands Island Straits Sunday night,
having aboard nine hundred bushels
Of oysters and crew of ten men,
bound for Baltimore. The master, to-
gether with seven of the crew reported
at Crisfeld, Monday, leaving three
men on the vessel, the deck not being
entirely submerged.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1895-11-30
Couldn't Do Without IL.
STOCKTON, MD, Nov. 26.

STOCKTON, MD., Nov. 26.
Messrs. PTNeH d. Vincent:
Feeling so much lost without your
valuable paper, again renew my sub
scription. When | paid up for the two
years previous, two weeks ago, and
told YOU to stop it | really did not think
| would miss it SO badly, but | am lost
without the MESSENGER. Mr.. Tai
IMAGES sermon alone is worth the price
charged for the paper. Enclosed find
a dollar to pay for the paper another
twelve months.
NELSON &. JESTER.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1895-11-30
SPENCE.

Mrs. Charles Trader and Miss Susie
Jones are on the sick list.
Mr.. James Richardson and sister
Miss Bertha, have moved to Chinco-
league, where they expect TO make
their future home.
Miss Mary Eggs visited our place
this week.
Our school is in flourishing con-
dition, under the influence OF Miss
Julia Bratten.
A number of our young people at
tended party at Mr.. VIM. T. Sturgis's
last Monday night.
Mrs. +. A. Richardson is still con.
fined to her bed with rheumatism.
Rumor reports wedding soon.
"W0nder who il is?
Mr.. Thomas Bowden OF Woodbury.,
Va, visited our place last week.
Christmas is drawing nigh and our
people are very busy preparing for it
Mr.. John Richardson who is home
on visit to his parents, expects to
leave for his home in Florida next
Monday.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1895-11-30
Notice To Stockholders.

Notice is hereby given that the an
nual meeting Of the stockholders of
the First National Bank of Snow Hill,
Maryland, will be held in tine bank
building on Tuesday the 18th day Of
January 1896. between the hours of
10 o'clock a. M. and ? o'clock p. m.
for the purpose of electing eleven
Directors of said bank for the ensuing
year |. I. Matthews, Cashier.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1895-11-30
SNOW HILL. NOV. 30, 1895.

Local notices IN these columns are
charged for al the rate Of 10 cents a line
for ercry insertion. II matters not what
others charge w regulate our o,cn
prices according 10 the fair ,corth Of his
journal as an ADVERTISING medium.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1895-11-30

Mr.. and Mrs. ID. \. NanZandt, of
Milford, celebrated their golden we'd
ding at their home in that town
Tuesday evening. Eleven OF the
guests present were also present at
their marriage fifty years ago.