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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-11-12
N'III'TR0-GLYCERINE
Explodcs In Moundsvillc and Kills
One Man.
TIE TRAGEDY OCCURRED At 4

O'Clock Yesterday Afternoon, and shook
tho Town 90 It's Founhntions-Tho Vice
tim Is Undoubtsiiy Lewis Conn, OF New
Cumberland, who was TO Have "show
All on Well Near MoundSviilu-tireat
Crowd Attracted TO tho Scene.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-11-12
REMOVAL NOTICE,

jacob W. Grnbb has removed III, store
from the Grand OPEN House building TO
No. 1900 Market street, where largo and
elegant lino OF Jewelry, Watches, Diu-
mondst etc., may he fOunn.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1896-02-27

a master oflthe art, who used to cleo
trify both his patients and his clinical
classes by long shots, sometimes at the
most unlikely of pursuits; and neve,
very far from the mark well, my
man." have heard him say: II can see
by your fingers that you play some
musical instrument for your livelihood,
but it is q rather curious one-some-
thing quite out of my line" The man
afterwards informed US that he earned
a few coppers by blowing Rule Brit.
ANNA" on coffee pot, the spout Of
which was pierced to form a rough
flute. Though a novice in the art,
was still able to astonish my ward com.
panions on occasion, and I never lost
an opportunity Of practicing. 1t was
not mere curiosity, then, which led me
to lean back on the cushions and an.
alyze the quiet, middle-aged man in
front Of me.
fused to do the thing Systematically
and my train of reflections ran some
what in this wise: General appear,
ance, vulgar, fairly opulent and ex
tremely self-possessed-looks like G
man who could outchaff bargee, anG
yet be at his ease In middle-class 80
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1896-02-27
IooPYRIGHT, 1851

"Who can he be9" thought I, as
watched my companion in the second
class carriage Of the London & Dover
railway.
had been so full of the fact that my
long-expected holiday had come at last,
and that for a few days at least the
gayeties of Paris were about to super
sede the dull routine Of the hospital
wards, that we were well out of Lon
don before l observed that l was not
alone in the compartment. In these
days we have all pretty well agreed that
'three is company and two is none"
upon the railway. At the time write
of, however, people were not so NOR
bidly sensitive about their travelling
companions. It was rather an agree
able surprise to me to find that there
was some chance Of Willing away the
hours Of a tedious journey. l there
fore pulled my cap down over my eyes,
took good look from beneath it at
my vis-a-vis, and repeated to myself:
"Who can he be?"
used rather to pride myself on be-
ing able to spot a mans trade or pro
fession by good look at his exterior.
I had the advantage Of studying under
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1896-02-27

away by one visit TO the land of his
nativity, aud he returns to the sunny,
sunfower state with heart beating
with loyalty and determination to
live and die within its borders. That
has the true ring.-Oxford Register.
Chas. Clayton, the erstwhile
painter, has discarded the brush and
paint pot. Friday mornings mail
brought him very agreeable sur.
prise in the form Of letter saying he
had fallen heir to 10000 in cold cash
The legacy fell to him from an old
uncle who died recently in Philadel.
phia, Pa. Charley left on the first
train for that city to claim his for
tune. Good for Charlie. Caldwell
can now produce an heir as well as
the rest Of Sumner county towns
Caldwell News:
Nose Hatfield, the veteran trapper
andIfsherman, succeeded in bagging a
monster beaver last SATURDAY after.
noon on the banks of Bluff creek. 1t
weighed 45pOunds. One popularity
about it was that it had only three
legs, the other was neatly cut off close
up to the body. The suppOsitiOn
being that it had been trapped once
before and finding escape impossible
any other way, actually gnawed of
the entrapped leg. 1t was quite a
curiosity and was instrumental in col
Letting large crowd.-Caldwell
| News.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1896-02-27

ciety. Eyes well set together and nose
rather prominent-would be a gooc
long-range marksman. Cheeks fabby,
but the softness Of expression re.
deemed by square-cut jaw and a
well-set lower lip. On the whole, q
powerful type. Now for the hands
rather disappointed there. Thought
he was self-made man by the look Of
him, but there is no callous in the
palm and no thickness at the Joints
Has never been engaged in any real
physical work, | should think. Notan.
ming on the backs Of the hands; on the
contrary, they are very white, with
blue projecting veins and long, deli.
cate fingers. Couldn't be an artist
with that face, and yet he has the
hands of a man engaged in delicate
manipulations. No red acid spot.
upon his clothes, no ink stains, nc
nitrate of silver marks upon the hand,
(this helps to negative my half-iormet
opinion that he was photographer
Clothes not worn In any partienlal
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1896-02-27
County Exchanges.

There was considerable too much
drunkenness in town last week to suit
the average citizen but as lopg as the
city council RENTS the fine each
month, of the billiard hall, We don't
see as there will be any stop put TO it.
Belle PLANE News.
NJ. Il. Kirk and daughter, Miss Alta,
were called to South Aaven Tuesday
on account Of the dangerous illness Of
Miss Ute Kirk, who has typhoid fe-
yer. They returned Wednesday, re-
porting the conditions favorable to
her recovery. Mrs. Kirk has been at
South Haven for about two weeks
ArgOnia Clipper,
n. c. Garfield brought to the Reg
lister Office this week sample Of SUI
gar which he made from the sap Of
the bOx-elder tree, which to US is some
thing new under the sun. The sugar
is dark and coarse grained, but is
sweet and has a maple sugar taste.
The experiment was made on the big
trees on Mr.. Canfield's farm, which
were tapped just as maple trees are
Oxford Register.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. B. Macdonald and
daughter Dot are intending TO start
the frst of next week on their trip to
Paris. We will reserve comment un-
til later. The band boys, however,
being less modest, turned out in full
force Wednesday evening and gave
expression to their feelings in a con-
cert Of excellent music, which was
responded to by speech and an order
for cigars. Mac has been kind as a
father to the band boys. and they ap-
preciate his good will and many kind
services. But who is it that is not a
friend to Mr.. and Mrs. Mac? If such
an one is to be found anywhere in
Oxford and vicinity we have failed To
form their acquaintance thus far
Oxford Register.
Benjamin Misslldine, who was
called to the bedside Of sick brother
in Ohio, has returned home better
pleased with Kansas, than he has
been in years. Mr. MiSsildine had
been for some time entertainingiaway
back in the northeast corner of his
mind a vague notion that Ohio was a
better country than this in many re-
spects and that he would like to spend
the close of his life amid the scenes
of his youthful days, and had made
up his mind that he would kind OF
shape things to that end by letting 90
here at the first favorable opportunity
But all of this desire has been swept
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1896-02-27

profession. But that is all over now.
Changed your profession9" said l,
interrogatively.
Yes; l changed my name, too"
"pdeed?" said /.
Yes; you see, a man wants a real
fresh start when his eyes become
opened, 50 he has new deal all round,
so to speak. Then he gets fair
chance"
There was a short pause here, as
seemed to be on delicate ground in
touching on my companions antece.
dents, and he did not volunteer any in.
formation. broke the silence by Of
fering him a cheroot.
M, thanks" said he; ~ have
given up tobacco. 1t was the hardest
wrench Of all, was that 1t does me
good to smell the Whit Of your weed
Tell me-" he added, suddenly. looking
hard at me with his shrewd gray
eyes, why did you take stock Of mt
80 carefully before you spoken"
| "sis q habit Of mime" said L I"
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1896-02-27

ring had slipped over my finger and re
manned in the young ladys pocket ]
sprang out and ran in the direction II
which she had gone with the intention
of picking her pocket once again. Sh,
had disappeared, however; and from
that day till this l have never set eye
on her. To make the matter worse
there was only four pence half-penny
IN coppers inside the purse. Sarve me-
right for trying to rob such q pretty
girl; still, If / had that two hundred
quid now | should not be reduced to
Good heavens, forgive mel What am
saying?"
BE seemed inclined to relapse int
silence after this; but | was deter
mined to draw him out little more, Il
could possibly manage it. There is
less personal risk in the branch you have
been talking Of" | remarked, thar
there is in burglary"
"Ahl" he said, warming. TO his sub
ject once again, sit is the higher game
which Is best worth aiming at. TAll
about sport, sir, talk about fishing OF
huntingl why it is tame In comparison
Think Of the great country house WITT
CONTINUED On seventh psge.l
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1896-02-27

part. Coat made Of twesd, and fairly
old; but the left elbow, as far as can
see it, has as much of the fluff left on
as the right, which is seldom the case
with men who do much writing. Might
be commercial traveller, but the little
pocketbook in the waistcoat Is want.
ing, nor has he any of those handy
valises, suggestive Of samples"
l give these brief headings of my
ideas merely to demonstrate my method
OF arriving at conclusion. AS yet
had obtained nothing but negative re-
suits; but now, to use chemical meta
phor, l was In a position to pour of
this solution Of dissolved possibilities
and examine the residue ] found my
self reduced to q very limited number
Of occupations. He was neither law,
yer nor clergyman, in spite Of soft
felt hat, and a somewhat clerical cut
about the necktie. I was wavering
now between pawnbroker and horse
dealer; but there was too much char.
acter about his face for the formeri
and he lacked that extraordinary
equine atmosphere which hangs about
the latter even in his hours of relaxa-
ton; so l formed a provisional dag
nosis Of betting man of methodistical
persuasions, the latter clause being in
serted in Difference to his hat and neck
tie.
Pray, do not think that reasoned Il
out like this in my own mind. 1t il
only now, sitting down with pen and
paper, that l can see the successive
steps. As it was, had formed my con
clusion within sixty seconds of the
time when l drew my hat down ovel
my eyes and uttered the mental ejacu
lation with which my narrative begins
l did not feel quite satisfied even ther
with my deduction. However, as q
leading question would-to pursee my
chemical analogy-actas my litmus pa
per, determined to try one. There
was Times lying by my companion
and thought the opportunity toogoot
to be neglected.
DO you mind my looking at you
paper?" l asked.
Certainly, sir, certainly" said hi
most urbanely, handing it across.
glanced down its columns until my
eye rested upon the list Of the latest
betting.
"HulloI" l said, "they are laying
odds upon the favorite for the Cam
bridgeshfre. But perhaps" I added
looking up, you are not interested IL
these matters?"
"Snares, sirI' said he violently
"wiles Of the enemy Mortals are but
given a few years to live, how can they
squander them sol They have notever
an eye to their poor worldly interests,
he added in quieter tone, "or they
would never back single horse at such
short odds with field Of thirty"
There was something in this speech
OF his which tickled me immensely.
suppose It was the odd way In which hi
blended religious intolerance with
worldly wisdom. / laid the Times
aside with the conviction that / should
be able to spend the next two hours K
better purpose than in Its perusal.
"You speak as II you understood the
matter, at any rate" remarked.
"Yes, SIR he answered; "tew men IL
England understood these things bet
ter in the old days before changed ny
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1896-02-27
Notice..

We have the best seed corn ever
grown in the west. Write for cata-
lOgue. SToNBR's NURSERIES, StOner
& Bruce, owners, Sedgwick, Kansas.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1896-08-01
MARY E. SNYDER.

MARY E. SNYDER was born in La Fayette,
Stark Co.. ILL.,, Sept 0, 1871. Passed to the
higher life July 10, 1896, aged "a years. s months
and days
Mrs, Snyder, whose maiden name was Hayes,
was married to Alfred NJ. Snyder March 10,
1858. There were born to them five sons, who
survive her. They also had an adopted daugh-
ter, JULIA who shares the full affection of all
the family.
In early life she was baptized into the Dis
clple Church, but afterwards being converted
to the broader faith OF the Unversalst Church.
became member of it soon after its organiza-
ton at La Fayette. In this faith she continued
and was ever a loyal member of the church till
the call C anne to come up higher. Her sickness
was of slow, insidious character. but surely
undermining an otherwise strong constitution,
and finally ending very useful and valuable
life. She was held in high regard, and greatly
loved by all who knew her, as was testified by
the very large congregation that gathered to
pay to her the last tributes of respect. She
was a greatly honored member of the Eastern
Star, and their beautiful and touching burial
service was rendered at the grave by the men,
bers of that order. Thus has passed away
loved wife, an hOnored mother, and worthy
Christian. Greatly loved and greatly mourned
for life well lived; ours the loss. but hers the
lin
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1896-08-01
MRS. TRUMAN STRONG.

Died. near Batemantown, Knox Co.. Ohio,
July II, 1896, MRS. ELvIRA STRONG, aged 90
years. month and is days.
Mrs. Strong. whose maiden name was Gillett
was born In Rutland Co., VT. She was married
to w. H. Ames in 1926. They lived In Vermont,
New York and Pennsylvania, and about 1888
they came to Ohio and settled in Knox Co.,
where Mr. Ames died. probably about 1916.
Some two years and half later she was mar
ried to Rev. Truman Strong, a Unversalst
minister well known at that time in central
Ohio.
Mr.. Strong died in 1870. Since his death she
has made her home with friends and relatives.
mostly in Knox Richland and Morrow counties
She was the mother of four children by her
first marriage. Two of them died young, and
two sons died after her marriage to Mr.. Strong,
Mrs. Strong was faithful Christian Univer-
salist, one whose:faith never wavered. She was
in feeble health for years and waited patiently
for the summons that should call her hence
She departed this life peacefully and palnlessly.
leaving to her friends the memory of her many
virtues and her quiet, pleasant ways. Her
funeral was held at the home of her step-son,
where she died, and the services were con-
Quoted by Rev. Clarence Eaton. H.L.C.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1896-08-01
Catarrh Cannot be Cured

reach the seat of the disease. Catarrh is a
blood or constitutional disease, and in order to
cure it you must take internal remedies. Halls
Catarrh Cure is taken internally, and acts d.
recty on the blood ahd mucous surfaces. Halls
Catarrh Cure is net quack medicine. 1t was
prescribed by one of the best physicians in this
country for years. and is regular prescription.
1t is comp osed of the best tonics known, COM
bined with the best blood purifiers, acting d.
rectly on the mucous surfaces. The perfect
combination of the two ingredients il what
produces such wonderful results in curing Ca
tarrh. Send for testimonials, free.
f. j. CHENEY & CO, Props, Toledo, o.
Sold by druggists. price 75c,
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1896-08-01
appointments.

REV. w. S. BACON will preach:
July &c, Manchester, Ind, II O'Clock A. M.
REV. j. W. MoCoRD will preach monthly as
follows:
First and third Sunday, Roam, Ind.
Second Sunday, COlamer.
Fourth Sunday, Cromwell, Ind.
win supply Fifth Sundays where needed.
Post Office and telegraph office, Roam, Ind.
Lock box %.
REV. G. f. BUSHNELL will preach monthly
as follows, until further notice;
Fincastle, Ind, first Sunday.
Charlottesville, lnd second and fourth Sun
days, morning and evening
Whitesyille, Ind, second and fourth Sundays
Third and fifth Sundays will supply where
needed. Address 2Os Brook ST.. Charlottesville,
Ind.
MRS. SARA L. SToNER will preach monthly
until further notice as folows:-
LIST Sunday Centerfeld. ..
4th sunday. Jeffersonyille.
REV. Fl. N. BROWN will preach monthly as
follows
First Sundays. Ireland. Ind, morning and
Second Sundays. Devon, Ind, morning and
evening.
Third Sundays. Pleasant Hill, Ind, IL A. M.
and 2:30 p. N.
Fourth Sundays. saluda. Ind, morning and
evening.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1896-08-01
GROVE MEETING.
Grove and Basket Meeting.

The annual meeting of the Universalists Of
Lake and George counties, Ohio, will be held In
the Carver Grove, on the Little Mountains at
II A. M. and 80 P. NJ. Sunday, August 9th.
Services will be conducted by Rev. Andrew
Wilson of Ravenna. Rev. Carl F. Henry, of
Cleveland. has been invited to assist All are
fraternally invited.
A. ID. COULTER.
MR.. SHATTUCK,
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1896-08-01
HARVEST EXCURSIONS.
Burlington Route.

On August 4. IS, September l. 10, 30, and Octo
Der 6, 20. the Chicago. Burlington 4 Quincy r. r
and most of the Eastern railroads will sell Ex-
curson tickets at very low rates to the farm
lands and principal cities of the West, North.
west and Southwest. Take this opportunity to
go and see the splendid crops that Nebraska
Northern Kansas and other western sections
have produced this year. See that your ticket
reads via Burlington Route. Send for PAM
phlet Ono CHARGE about western farm lands to
P. S. EUsTIs, General Passenger Agent, @. b.
& Q. r. R., Chicago, Ill.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1896-08-01
CHURCH NOTICES.
FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY, RIDGE
WILLIE, o.

The church at Ridgeville. o., will
celebrate its fiftieth anniversary August
8, by an all.day basket meeting. The
services will consist OF preaching, ap-
propriate song services, "reminiscences,
etc.
Several of those present at the found
ing of the church, fifty years ago, will be
present.
All neighboring churches are invited
to be present, and help to make it a
memorable occasion.
First services at 10 A. NJ. standard
time. JOHN RICHARDSON, Pastor.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1896-08-01
OFF FOR THE EAST.

Travellers to New York. Philadelphia, and
other eastern points are waking up to the
beauties of a trip over the GRAND TRUNK
RAILWAY SYSTEM and LEHIGH VALLEY
RR. Besides the great st. Clair Tunnel and
Niagara Falls. the trip includes day ride
through the Lehgh Valley. the Switzerland of
America. The train leaving Chicago at $40
p. NJ. daily, is one of the best features of the
trip. 1t is vestibuled throughout. carries Pull
man Buffet Sleepers, and Dining Car; is steam
heated lighted by gas, and the equal OF any of the
famous trains out of Chicago. Ticket office. l03
Clark street, l.. r. MORROW, City Ticket Agent.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1896-08-01
Going to California

The Burlington Route is the only railway run
ming PERSONALLY Conducted" excursions, via
Denver, to Colorado Springs, Salt Lake, Ogden,
Sacramento San Francisco, Stockton, MERGED
Fresno, Bakersfield, and Los Angeles at the
lowest rates, Pullman Tourist Sleeping car
through without change. Leave Chicago every
Wednesday. Write or call on 7, A. Grady, Ex-
cursion Manager. 2l1 Clark st. Chicago.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1896-08-01
WASHINGTON (O.) ASSOCIATION.

The sixty-hrst annual meeting of the Wash
ington Association of Uniyersalists will be held
at Frost, Athens Co., o., August 2i-23. 1896. All
churches in the Association are requested to
send delegates. Besides the ministers in the
Association, Rev. Miss Henrietta G. Moore has
promised to be with us. Come, friends. and let
us make this good meeting. Council will meet
Friday evening. August 81, at 6 80. Preaching
at 80. Farther program hereafter.
j. r. COLE, Clerk.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1896-08-01
PAwNEE CITY, NEBRASKA.
Grove Meeting.

All Uniyersalists and all friends of our faith
are reminded that the time is approaching for
our Second Annual Grove Meeting at Pawnee
City. conducted by the Y p. C. U, Many friends
have requested that it be held during the middle
or latter part of August a! Bray's Grove.
Let us hear from everyone who desires TO at
tend at once. as a definite annOun cement Of
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1896-08-01
IN Memortam.

This columns placed at the disposal OF our readers
for the record of bereavement. tits necessary
that the memorial tributes should be printed
in condensed form, giving only the outline
facts in the life of the departed. Obituaries
exceeding certain space will be abridged and
condensed to comply with the rule. Poetry,
original or selected. is never printed in this
xolumn.-EDIToR
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1896-08-01
Picnic Grounds.

The Chicago, Milwaukee & st. Paul Railway
has two first-class parks for picnics within
twelve miles of Chicago. Both locations are es-
pecially suited for Sunday-school and society
picnics, and their nearness to Chicago makes
low rate; for transportation. For full particu-
lars address Ii. E. Laing, City Passenger Agent,
G. NJ. & st. P. Ry., 95 Adams street. Chicago.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1896-08-01
For Indigestion

Use HOrsfOrd's Acid Phosphate.
DIR. w. DANFoRTH, Milwaukee, Wis,
SAYS at is in daily use by my acquan-
tances and patients. principally for
stomach troubles, indigestion. ETC., with
the best of effect"
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1896-08-01
A Good Child

is usually healthy, and both conditions are de-
yeloped by use Of proper food. The Gail BOr-
den Eagle Brand Condensed MIX is the best
infants food; so easily prepared that improper
feeding is inexcuslble and unnecessary.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1896-08-01

GOVERNOR BUSHNELL made a short
speech of welcome to the Connecticut
and other Eastern guests. He was fol.
lowed by Major Mckinley, who was
given cordial greeting. Senator Sher-
man was the next speaker, and owing to
the lateness Of the hour he made his re.
marks very short. After the exercises
at the srmory reception was given
Major Mckinley at the Hollanden Hotel
by the Loyal Legion.
About half-past o'clock a great mill
tary and civic parade got under way and
it entertained the Cleveland people and
their visitors the rest Of the afternoon.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1896-08-01

time and program will soon be made. This
meeting is means of spreading the faith and
was much enjoyed last year.
Address, LEON P. JONES, Seneca, Kansas.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1896-08-01
MarrteO.

July 10, 1885, at the home of the brides moth
er In Akron, o., by Rev. H. L. Garfield, Mr..
Dudley l. Badger, and Miss Agnes May Clark.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1896-08-01

PRINCESS MAUD of Wales and Prince
Charles of Denmark we're married in the
Chapel Royal, Buckingham Palace, Lon
don, Wednesday, July %. The Queen,
with her children and their families,
was present. The Archbishop of Can
terbury officiated.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1896-08-01

Insist Upon Hoods Sarsaparilla when you
need medicine to purify your blood, strength
en- your nerves and give you an appetite. There
can be no substitute for Hoo lis.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1896-08-01

The Amoskeag Mills, at Manchester,
N. e., employing 5000 operatives, will
close indefinitely on August s.