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Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1897-11-17
JOHN ". THOMAS
Pardoned by the Governer-An IN.
natural Daughter Convicted
Him.

Governor Atkinson has granted
pardon to John w. Thomas, who
was con victed in this county in MAY
1898, of an attempted assault upon
his own daughter and senten ced TO
20 years in the penitentiary. In
giving his reasons for granting the
pardon, the Governor says:
This is by odds the worst case
of the miscarriage of Justice that
has come before me. Thomas wa :
convicted upon a charge of rapin o
his daughter Esther, who was but
Is years of age, and there was no
evidence against him except the un-
corroborated testimony of the said
daughter. The evidence presented
TO me shows that the daughter was
lewd and uncomfortable and that
her father did everything in his
power To reform her. One of the
daughters DELLA swears that Esther
told her she was going,to get rid of
her father by charging him wi tn an
attempt to rape her. John G Thorn
as, a son of the prisoner, swears
that Esther told his mother in his
presence that his father had at
tempted 10 commit rape upon her
on certain day and that he was
with his father all that day and that
he knew the charge to be false.
Della also swears that her sister
Esther tried to get her to slip pin
In her fathers ear while he was
asleep, which she refused to do.
and she also swears that Esther told
her that she (Esther) on certain
day was gong to put poison in her
fathers coffee and that she (Dellal
told her mother what Father had
said and that her mother burned the
poison trough on rats) in order to
prevent Esther from CARRYING out
her threat. Thomas wife (Harriet)
corroborates Della as to this state
ment. The mother Harriet Thorn
as) swears that Esther told her that
she had sworn falsely against her
father and threatened to drown her
self because she had done so.
Another daughter, Stella Nav
Thomas, told Prosecuting Attorney
Napier that she knew her father had
been convicted upon the false testi-
mony OF her sister Esther. j. Il.
Graham, representing attorney,
swears that Esther wrote three let
tiers To her father after his convic.
ton that she was forced to swear
against him by her grandfather,
10 I'm {. Hale, and others, and that
what she stated against her father
was false and that she was sorry for
what she had testified TO against
him.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1897-11-17
Funny Advertisements.

Cautiously worded advertise
men:s that are funny without in
tent are somewhat common in the
London papers. a periodical of
fered prize the other day for the
best collection of such announce
ments and the following is the
result:
Wanted, experienced nurse for
bottled baby.
Furnished apartment. suitable
for gentlemen with folding doors.
Wanted room by two gentlemen
about thirty feet long and twenty
foot broad.
Wanted, by respectable girl.
her; passage to New York, willing
to take care of children and a
good sailor.
Bull dog for sale; will eat any.
thing, very fond of children.
Wanted, an organIst and boy
to blow the same.
Wanted, boy to be partly out
side and partly behind the coun-
ter.
Lost, near Highgate Archway.
an umbrella belonging to a gentle
man with a bent RIB and bone
handle.
Wanted, good boys for punching.
To be disposed of, mail phaeton,
property of a gentleman with a.
movable headpiece as good as new.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1897-11-17
Household Gods.

The ancient Greeks believed tina,
the Penates were the gods who at.
tended TO the welfare and prosper.
ny of the family. They were wor.
shipped as household gods in every
home, The household god of to.
day is DR.. Kings New Dlscov cry.
For consumption, coughs, colds,
and for all affections OF Throat.
Chest and Lungs it is invaluable
II has been tried for a quarter OF a
century and is guaranteed to cure,
or money returned. No household
should be without this good angel.
1t is pleasant TO take and safe and
sure remedy for old and young.
Free trial bottles at w. NJ. Bloss'
drug store, Ceredo, and Williams *
CamPbelrs, Kenova. Regular size,
soc. and SI.oo
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1897-11-17
Something to Know.

1t may be worth something to
know that the very best medicine
for restoring.the tired out nervous
system to a healthy vigor is Electric
Bitters. This medicine is purely
vegetable, acts by giving tone to the
nerve centres in the stomach, gently
stimulates the Liver and Kidneys.
and aids these organs in throwing
off impurities in the blood. Electric
Bitters improves the appetite, aids
digestion, aad is pronounced by
those who have tried it as the very
best blood purifier and nerve tonic
Try it. Sold for Soc. or 500 per
bottle at w NJ. Bloss' drug store,
Ceredo, and Williams q Camp
Dell's, Kenova.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1897-11-17
A LITTLE SUFFERER

Face, Hands anS Arms Covered With
Serotulous kumors - How Cure
Was EtfeeteS.
"When fivo years old my little boy had
sorotula on his face, hands and arms. IL
was worst on his chin, alt hough the sores
ON his checks and hands were very had.
1t appeared In the form of rcd pimples
which would tester, break omen and run
ana then scsb over. After disappearing
they would break out again. They caused
intense itching and the little sufferer had
to be watched continually To keep him
from scratching the sores. We became
greatly alarmed at his condition. NV
wite's mother had had scrofula and the
only medicine which had helpd her was
Hoods Ssrsaparilla. We decided to give
II TO our boy and We noted an improve
ment in his case very soon. After giving
him four bottles OF Hoods Sarsaparilla
the humor had all been driven out OF his
blood and IT has never since returned"
WILLIAM BARTz, 4l6 South Williams St.
South Bend, Indiana.
You can buy Hoods Sarsaparilla OF all
druggists. BE sure TO get only Hoods.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1897-11-17
Hoods Pills S s' 10 y STs, s easy t TO take

THE LADIES' HONE JOURNAL has
secured what promises to be- the
great magazine feature of 1898. II
Is entitled "The Inner Exrerien-
ces of Cabinet Members Wife"
In a series of letters written bv
the wife of a Cabinet member 10
her sister at home, are detailed
her actual experiences in Washing
ton, frankly and freely given.
The "Experiences,' which will be
beautifully illustrated, begin in
the December number and will
continue for several months.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1897-11-17
Gone Away 10 Be Married.

Mr.. 7. J. FalweIl, popular n.
* w. brakeman, left last Saturd Nv
night on No. 4 for Lynchburg, Va,
where he will visit relatives and
friends for few days and make
preparations to forsake single life.
On the 23d inst. he will be united
in marriage to Miss Bette Franklin,
one of Lynchburg's most charming
daughters.
The bride and groom expect TO
arrive in Ceredo the oath, Mr.. Fal-
well having fitted up rooms in hand
some style at Mr.. Garnett's resi-
dence on West First Street.
The ADVANCE extends congratu-
lations in advance.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1897-11-17

By mutual consent of the pas
tors, a union Thanksgiving service
will be held by the churches of
Ceredo in the Methodist Episcopal
Church, South, on Thursday even
ing Nov. 25th, at 1870 O'Clock.
Rev. w. S. Nicholson, o. the Meth
odist Episcopal Church, has been
selected to deliver the sermon on
that occasion. Let everybody at
tend this service in accordance
with the general proclamation of
the President Of the United States
to all citizens.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1897-11-17

The Mutual Life Insurance Com
Pany of Huntington is the name of
new company that was organized
last week. The company is char
tered under the laws of this State
with headquarters in the second
city" The officers are President,
X. w. McWilliams; Secretary and
General Manager, Lansing Farrell;
Treasurer, j. X. Oney; Legal Adj
visor, VIM. II. Thompson; Medical
Examiner, DIR. L. j. Stump.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1897-11-17

Mrs. Ida Farris, wife of Robert
Farrls, died at her home Tuesday
morning of cancer, aged SO years.
Funeral services will be held at
the Baptist church to-day WED
nesday) at eleven o'clock. A. M.
after which the body will be de-
posted In the Kasey Cemetery,
near town. The deceased had been
a sufferer for many months.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1897-11-17

4. A. Stock, under the superin-
tendency of Chas. Silliman, moved
the Twelve-Pole bridge, Monday,
about six inches east, and it is
now firmly established on the cap
stones.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1897-11-17
Died.

WRIGHT.-The little daughter
of Mrs. l.. A. Wright, who had
been sick for some time. died last
Sunday, of brain trouble. The
body was deposited in Browns
Hill Cemetery, Monday.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1897-11-17
A Healthy Lot Of Nursery Siosk.

All the specialties Of the Harris
on Nurseries, at Berlin, Md
Peach, apple, pear and plum trees,
asparagus roots and strawberry
lnts have Just been officially de
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1897-11-17

George Wright il going Is make
a handsome dwelling Of the build
ing opposite DR.. Wharton's resi-
deDce. +. A. Stock has tho con-
tract.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1897-11-17
FOR SALE.
Valuable Ceredo Property.

One two-story dwelling house,
with storehouse adjoining; all newly
painted. Two lots, stable and out
houses complete. Good well near
kitchen door. $lsOO-cash. or will
exchange for good farm. Call at this
Office or address, call box %, &C.
redo, w. Va.
Nov. l7-3 W.
Fear of an epidemic of diph-
liberia is now about entirely re-
moved. No new cases have been
reported since our last issue.
BusHNELEs official plurality for
Governor of Ohio was 2s, IOl.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1897-11-17

Huntington, w. Va, oct. %, 1897.
] was suffering severely with
asthma, heart trouble and indigcs-
ton. i was induced by a friend to
take Hoods Sarsaparilla and after
taking few bottles / felt better
than for 20 years Mrs. G. n
Prichard, AZ sth Street.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1897-11-17

Sadie, George Wrighrs little
daughter, has returned from visit
to relatives on Guyan river.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1897-11-17

-Four machinists came from
Portsmouth Monday to work in the
Kenova n. IL w. shops.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1897-11-17
L0CAL NEWS.

Patrons of this paper will please send
mere or eisewhere-FD1
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1897-11-17
Town Sergeant J. O. Marcum
was at Huntington, Monday.

oPPioooh W l"elNe-1Ole bridge.
Mrs. John r. Rife visited rela-
tives at Glenwood, this State, last
week.
b S. Cary arrived from the West
where he has been since last March,
Monday.
The ADVANCE building is being
re-painted. Frank Feazell is do
ing the work.
Messrs. w: IL Ramsdell and
-hss: spSTiccf were in Huntington,
Monday.
Mrs. r. NJ. Luther, Of Shoals. ia
the guest of her sons. U. S. and
A. c. Luther.
Mr. and Mrs Andy Wilson, ac-
companied by their little son, WIS.,
ted relatives here last week.
j. M. Fuller. Esq, the big mer-
chant Of Shoals, was a business
visitor to Ceredo last Saturday.
Mrs. DR.. Wharton and Mrs. w.
K. Wilson were the guests of
friends at Ashland, KY, Monday.
They expect to know this week
whether there is oil underneath
the ground " back of Central City.
Rev. w. S. Nicholson and Mrs.
VIM. Wells were among the Ceredo
people in Huntington last Thursday.
Delinquent Tax List takes
up considerable portion of our
space this week. 1t is interesting
reading, however.
ECONOMY in taking Hoods Sar-
saparilla, because " 100 doses one
dollar" is peculiar to and true only Of
the One True BLOOD Purifier.
Catarrhal disease of the Ear,
Nose and Throat, tre&ed by DIR.
II. H. Pepper, of Huncington, w.
70. Office S86I ard Ave. ll-12-2w
Mr.. James Turner and family,
Dingess, stopped Saturday night
he Commercial Hotel, en- route
q from visit to Portsmouth,
Mr.. NJ. G. Witten, Deputy In
ernal Revenue Collector, of Blue
field, passed through town, Monday
evening en- route home from Par
kersburg.
Mr.. a. ID. Nickerson, formerly
of this place, is engineer to the
Board of Sever Commissioners at
Hyde Park, Mass. He gets the
weekly visits of the ADvANcE.
Ex-policeman Charles Hale. of
Central City, will move his family
tomorrow to Dickson, Wayne coun-
IT,, where be will reside in the fu-
ture.-Huntington Advertiser.
Nicewander, the Genoa man who
was missing at Huntington, has
turned up. He claimed he was
unexpectedly called to Cincinnati
and neglected TO notify his friends.
Felix Webb had the misfortune
to severely mash the third finger of
his right hand last Saturday, while
loading lumber at the mills Of the
J. II. Millender Lumber Company.
You can save the middle mans
profit on Furniture by going 20 Nc
\ Cauley's Furniture and Carpet Store
At Ironton, o., as he is connected
with large furniture factory. lie
guarantees to save youmoney IF
Mr.. G. f. Lowder, Of Bluefeld,
cams to Ceredo last week - see
bis girl. He returned homk the
"a asr part o. the week accp,
~ lEiQht. whs
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1897-11-17

GOVERNOR ATKINSON is a candi-
date for United States Senator to
succeed Senator Faulkner.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1897-11-17

Link Stevens has moved TO town
from East Lynn. lie has a job at
Mi.lender's mill.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1897-11-17

Deputy Internal Revenue Col
lector Sam Ferguson, accompanied
by Town Sergeant J. O. Marcum
and s J. Ninson and Patrick Pat
tersOn, made n raid on an illicit
distillery near Hart p. o., Lincoln
county, last week. They arrested
Stewart Deering and found an outfit
for distilling.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1897-11-17

Taking effect December LIST, the
Chesapeake & Ohio Railway Com
pany will discontinue the practice
of extending the return portion Of
local round trip excursion tickets
sold between stations along the
Ohio River, and to Cincinnati.
The return portion Of these tickets
however, will be redeemed should
passengers fail for any reason to use
them, ~ the difference between reg
ular one way rate, and the rate at
which the round ticket was sold.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1897-11-17

Hoods Pills cure all liver ills.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1897-11-17
HER LIFE TRULY SAVED.
Dr.. Niles Heard Cure noes II.

MS. Chas- La Point. n we'll iown resident
Her s aH,e; praiaes this sondd rfr, remedy.
uorth OF the New Heart Curr and Restora-
Ise<. reads as follows:
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-03-26

San Francisco, March 26.-Bob Fitz-
simmons has found "an angel" in the
person Of q New York broker. who
proposes to establish the retired cham
pion as instructor i'm a new athletic
club at Gotham. Martin Julian said:
"The building we propose to occupy is
five story structure I'm the business
center of New York and occupies
whole block, though a small one. There
is associated with us o. certain rich
broker in New York who is fond Of
sports, and besides him only the owner
Of the building Fitzsimmons and my
self knew of our plans. We propose to
give instructions in all sorts Of ath-
letic sport to the best class of young
men. The place will be fitted up very
handsomely with all of the luxuries
and conveniences Of a first class club"
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-03-26
SARGENT DIES.
Death Claims One of the VIM. Penn Col
liery victims.

Death Claims One of the VIM. Penn Col
liery Victims.
Joseph Sargent, one of the victims of the
mine explosion at VIM Penn colliery, on
Tuesday last, died at $3.50 O'Clock last evening
after terrible suffering. In the death of this
young man the community in which he lived
will lose a valued member Of its social
circles, as he was a man of unblemished
character, generous, sympathetic and ever
ready to 20 to the relief of those
in distress. More than that he was
a model son and in his demise the aged
mother loses the only support of her declin-
ing years. This family has been peculiarly
unfortunate, Joseph being the third to meet
violent death in the mines He was 35 years
of age and single. Shenandoah Lodge No.
59l, l. o. o. f., and General Harrison Lodge
No. 25li Knights Of Pythias, of which the
deceased was a member, will attend the
funeral
The two other victims of the explosion are
steadily recovering from their injuries.
William Ladenbsrg's condition is very IA
yorable and strong hopes are entertained for
his recovery. Philip Haggerty is very cheer
ful and seems to be in even better condition
than Ladenberg
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-03-26
CoNsTANrrN orr FOR THE FRONT.
no Goes to Command the Greek Army in
Thesssly,

no Goes TO Command the Greek Army in
Thesssly,
Athens, March 28-Tha news Of the
dynamiting of the Malaxa blockhouse
last night as the elimination of a day
Of fierce fighting and prolonged siege,
has made tremendous sensation here.
1t is regarded as an event of far reach
ing Importance, both in it's effect upon
the insurgents themselves and upon
the Greek mind at this stage of the
crisis.
1t confirms the belief generally en-
tertalned here in official circles, as well
as by the people at large, that the
Christians in Crete are not in the least
deferred by the blockade, and not In
the least beguied by the appeals Of the
admirals or the implied arguments OF
the autonomy proclamation.
Immediately upon receipt of the
news Premier Delyannis and the min
ister pf war drove together rapidly to
the royal palace. where they had an
audience with the king What happen
ed there can only be guessed at but
one thing is significant, King George
and the cabinet have given the con-
sent they had withheld for the last
four days to the formal gazetting Of
the Crown Prince Constantin as COM
mander in chief of the Greek army in
Thessaly, and the decree was pub
llshed today The crown prince did not
wait ror the actual appearance Of his
commission IN print, hut started foy
the frontier at 4 o'clock this morning.
The hour was fixed so early I'm order
to avoid any unnecessary demonstra-
ton by the populace
The departure OF the crown prince
with the fun approval of the king and
the cabinet 20 take supreme control
Of the army can have but one meaning.
| The Greek government is determined
not to accept the terms offered by the
| powers for a peaceful settlement of the
| Cretan difficulties. His presence among
! the troops Is certain to have the most
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-03-26
]. W. BEDFORD DEAD.
Stricken by Apopiexy While working al
His Desk.


John W. Bedford died at his home in Lost
Creek last night from the effects Of stroke
of apoplexy received while at his desk in the
store at three o'clock yesterday afternoon
He was removed to his home near the store
and expired at $50 o'clock.
Mrs. Bedford, the widow, was in Atlantic
City when her husband was stricken, having
gone to that place to benefit her health 1t
was impossible for her to reach Lost Creek
before her husband died.
The deceased was the son of Francis and
Mary Bedford, natives Of Wakefield, Eng
land. He was born in Philadelphia, February
10, 1886 His father was a musician by pro-
fesson, early in his career, and acquired con
siderable reputation as a vocalist, but after
wrrd entered upon business pursuits. John
W., one of his eleven children, and the sub
ject of his sketch, received his more advanced
education at Kingston seminary Luzerne
county, and after leaving school embarked in
the mercantile business, at Jeanesville, Car
bon county, as assistant to his father, who at
that time was manager for William Milnes &
Co. He continued there for five years, and
in 1852 went to Minersville, where he re-
mained until 1858. From there he removed
Swatara and thence to Centralia and again
in 1865 to Mahanoy City where he became
coal operator. In the latter business
he associated with him as partner
Walter G. Cox, under the firm name
of Bedford & Cox and operated
the Shoemaker colliery for five
years At the expiration of this time he
went to Usage county Missouri, and pur-
chased tract Of timber land engaging in
the lumber business, largely as a manufac-
turer of bridge timber and railroad ties He
remained thus engaged until 1874, when he
concluded the business on account of the
financial failure Of Jay Cooke G. Co. ,'of Phil
adelphia, through which no lost considerable
money During that year he removed to
Lost Creek and became superintendent of
the Lost Greek Store Company, for whom he
conducted business about three years. In
conjunction with J. @. Bright he purchased
the business and ran it under the name of
]. G. Bright & Co., remaining its superin-
tendent. He was also interested in the
Blackwood store, now closed and a store at
Lansford besides being Vice President of the
Bedford Shoe Company at Carlisle, the firm
taking its name from him.
Mr.. Bedford was united in marriage to
Emeline D. Torrey, of Brownsville, Fay
cite county, October 20, 1857. The wife and
three children survive the deceased Alonzo
F., manager of the Bedford factory, at Carl
isle; j. Claude, an attorney in Philadelphia
and Theodore T., assistant manager Of the
Carlisle factory. The latter is also connected
with the Lost Creek store. Mrs. S. A. Bed
DALI of town, is a sister Of the deceased, as
also is Mrs. James Wooley, of Philadelphia
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-03-26

Harrisburg, March 26.-The jury I'm
the case of Rev. Or. Swallow came In
at 10 o'clock last night, after having
been out five hours A sealed verdict
was brought In. There is good ground
for the belief that the doctor has been
found guilty Of libel. It may be that
the jury has recommended him to the
courts mercy
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-03-26

All members of General Harrison Lodge.
No. 25l, Knights Of Pythias, are requested to
meet in their lodge room, on Sunday the 2sth
day Of March, 1897, at one o'clock p. m, to
make arrangements to attend the funeral of
Brother Joseph Sargent. By order of
JAMES o. SAMPsEL, c. c.
Attest R. D. REESE, X. Of r. and S.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-03-26
Suit over a Drowning.

suit for damages against the County of
Schuylkill is on trial before Judge Lyon.
The plaintiffs are A. E. B. Moose and his
sister, Ida, of Mt. Carbon, whose father, the
late William Moose, was drowned in the
Schuylkill while in the act of passing over
temporary wagon bridge crossing the river
near the store of Michael Mulherin on
January 7, 1898.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-03-26

A surprise party was rendered Mr.. and Mrs.
H. Self last evening, at their residence on
West Oak street. 1t was attended by Hon.
T. j. Higgins, NJ. NJ. Burke, Esq Max
Reese, Max Levitt, Wolf Levine, l. Lauter-
stein and wife, David Levine, Charles
Poyipsky, DR.. W. N. Stein, Charles Gibson,
ex-Chief Burgess Burns, Levi Refowieh and
Edward Foley Mr.. and Mrs. Self are about
to move to Northumberland.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-03-26

An operation for necrosis of the bone was
performed upon Harry Morton, of North
Main street, yesterday afternoon. He suffered
the breaking Of the left ankle Joint several
years ago. The fractured parts failed to knit
properly and Inflammation set in. The opera
ton was performed by Dr. j. Pierce Roberts.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-03-26

All members Of Shenandoah Lodge No
501, 1. o. o. f., are requested to meet at their
ball at p, m. ON Sunday, next to prepare to
attend the funeral Of our late brother Joseph
Sargent The funeral viii leave VIM. Penn
at p. M and will be met by the lodge at the
west end of Centre street Ipterment in the
Odd Fellows cemetery. Members Of sister
lodges arc respectfully requested to be
present. JHo. d. TREzIsE, y, G.
Attest JOS. Kinks, Sso'y. 2t