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Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1898-12-02
A HORRIBLE TRAGEDY.
Enoch Miller, FOurteen-Year-Old Boy,
Accidentally Kills Himself-TOp of
His Head Blown Off with
Shot -Gun-HOgs Ate
His Brains,

EnOCh Miller, q II y6aI-Olu OOy VINO
made his home at "UncIe Jim Gill
liam's, three miles west of KeyteSville,
met with horrible death last Mon
day afternoon between three and four
O'Clock.
The lad started out hunting with a
double-barrel shotgun, and while
climbing over the fence, short dis
tance from the house, both barrels Of
the weapon were accidentally dis
charged, completely blowing off the top
of his head, producing instant death.
Uncle Jim" Gillian Is quite deaf
and did not hear the report of the gun
and knew nothing of young Miller's
death until about seven O'Clock P. M,
when his body was found by Albert
Fisher at the stile-blocks where the
fatal discharge of the shotgun had oc-
cured.
The sad news of the tragedy was
brought to Keytesville, Monday night,
and Justice of the Peace J. M. De-
Moss, in the absence of DR.. G. M.
Dewey, coroner, who is in St. Louis,
went out to Mr.. Giliam's, Tuesday
morning, to hold an inquest. The
following coroner's jury was en-
paneled:
Charles Schell, Foreman,
Pat Thrash,
PR O'Bryan,
Miller LESLEY,
L. A Embree,
NJ. c.. Holcomb,
before whom testimony was adduced
as follows;
Albert Fisher testified:
Reside in Brunswick township,
Charlton county, Mo; on the twenty
eighth day of November, 1898, was
at Mr. James Gilliam's; VIM. Miller
had the keys to the barn, and | went
to his house to get them, and came
back and put my horse in the barn,
and then went hunting with VIM. Mil
Ter; about seven O'Clock in the evening
Mr.. Gillian got me to go out to look
for Enoch Miller, as he had been out
hunting and had not returned; when
was down in the feed lot l heard two
shots up towards the house; this was
between three and four o'clock IN the
afternoon; there were about SIX or
eight seconds between the shots; the
feed lot is about one-half of a
quarters of a mile from the house;
when l got to the stile- blocks | found
Enoch Miller lying there, dead; he was
lying on his back with his head to the
north; the top OF his head was gone;
l don't know whether his body was
warm or not; thought the deceased
had tried to climb over the fence and
had discharged the gun. as the gun
was on one side of the fence and the
boys body on the other; did not
see any powder burns on the de-
ceased; the gun looked as though ii
had been recently discharged; 1 did
not see any hogs, but l think the hogs
had eaten the inside of his head out
we did not move the body for about
two hours.
Charles Fisher testified:
Reside in Brunswick township
Charlton county, Mo; l am 80 years
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1898-12-02
Mules for Sale.
anteed.

l have five head Of yearh1g mules
and a span of fve-year-old mules, 10
hands high, for sale on my farm, three
miles east of KeYtesYille.
john J. FrHNELL.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1898-12-02

Wanted-Agents and correspond
ents in every township in Charlton
county to receive subscription for the
COURIER. Cash commission write
at once for terms.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1898-12-02
Tax Notice.

l am now ready to receive and
receipt for taxes for the year 1898.
Tax-books will be found in the hands
of NJ. w. Anderson at the Bank of
Keytesvil e.
NJ. l.. FE-&ELI.,
Collector KevteSviIIa Township.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1898-12-02

John Reed, the bind tiger" man
from Triplett who was indicted by the
grand jury on four different counts
about I IL years ago for selling liquor
Illegally, and who gave Deputy Sheriff
L. A. Magruder the slip at Brunswick
while he (Reedl was being brought to
Keytesville, came to Sheriff l. R.
Dempsey yesterday morning and gave
himself up, saying: Il am tired Of
running" Deputy Sheriff Magruder
has worked almost increasingly to cap
ture Reed ever since he escaped, and
located him several times, but by the
aid of confederates he managed to
avoid apprehension. The runaway's
trial will come up at the next April
term of circuit court at Keytesville
Reed gave bond in the sum of $500
$500 for each of the four indictments
against hlm-with ms mother Mrs D
l. Wood, and John A. Triplett, as
securities. to appear for trial next
April
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1898-12-02
The Criminal Calender.

Richard Tisdale, who lives out west
of Keytesville, swore out warrant
before Squire H. A. Wheeler the first
of this week for the arrest of Ephraim
Martin, COL, for carrying concealed
weapons. When Constable F. NJ.
Veatch went out to arrest Martin. the
colored law-breaker thoroughly demon
strated his abilities as a sprinter, and
Mr.. Veatch was not swift enough to
catch him. Mr.. Veatch has gone into
training and hopes to be able to out
run Martin in a few days
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1898-12-02

The case of the state of Missouri
against A. J. Brooks was called up for
trial in Justice Lyman Andre IS
court at Sumner last Monlay. M.
Brooks, the defendant, is 78 year, old,
and was charged, upon the afidavif Of
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1898-12-02

Robert Bruce, col. was tried IN
Justice c. E. FInch's court at Bruins
wick last Tuesday for assault with in
tent to rape Sadie Hubbard, col, the
I8-year-old daughter of Pleas Hub
bard, at her fathers home in Bruins
wick last Thursday afternoon. No
one was at home but Sadie when
Bruce assaulted her, but fortunately a
sister of Sadie'S came home in time to
prevent the accomplishment of Bruce S
fendish purpose. After hearing the
evidence at the preliminary trial last
Tuesday, Justice Finch bound the de-
fendant over in the sum of $50 to
appear before the grand jury at the
next January term of circuit court, but
he could not furnish the required
bond and was brought to KeytesviIle
and lodged in jail. Bruce is 21 years
old and has bad reputation.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1898-12-02

~. e. 8EsTON, p N
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-04-29
NEW YORK LETTER.
Lesson of Patriotism Taught
Dcnizens of the East Side.

They Are Coming to the Front as Recruits
In Great Numbers - Lafayette Post and
Colonel Depew Novedadas and Its
Spanish Editor, Don Jose Garcia.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-04-29
Marriages.

In Brattlehoro, Apri Is, hv Rev. J u Eeeman.
Samuel G. Betterlv Of Newfane and Minnie c..
Colourn of Dummerston-
In Rrattleboro. April - by Rev \. Hnllan
der of Proctor, Andrew johnson and Miss Emma
Ohlsou. both OF Brattleboro.
In West Brattleboro. April o. by Rev F
Smith VIM II Brown Of Halifax and Edith J .
ponelson Of West Bratteho"o.
In Rutland. April p, 10y Rev Father 7 J can
new d. Frank Shea Of ~ attleboro and Miss
Margaret Donahue of Rutland.
In Hinsdale. y II . April 9, by Rev. y l..
Fisher Martin E. Cutler ami Miss Mabel Niles.
both of Brattleboro.
In Townshend April %. bv Rev G n r
Meacham, f. IL. Willard aud Miss Helen shat.
tuck
In Stratton, April -, b' Rev. O. II Palmer.
Perley II Symmester and Miss Nellie Sage, both
Of Wilmington.
In Chester Depot, April q. 10y Rev W
Perry Henry Farr of Bellows Falls and Miss
Ethel Kendall OF Chester.
In Allston. Mass, April 26 Herbert o Harding
of Aston and Miss Estelle Cooper OF Keene. y
II, formerly of Bratt'eboro.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-04-29
SILK Waists

Many of you know how con-
stantly our assortment lis changing
we try to have a few all the time of
the most fashion approved up-to.
date things.
New coats, new capes coming in
often now.
Boston Bags-New lot with plaid
covers at so cents.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-04-29
Relief In Six Hours.

Distressing kidney and bladder diseases re
american Kidney Cure >" This new remedy is a
great surprise on account of its exceeding prompt
ness in relieving pain 10 the bladder, Kidneys,
hack and every part of the urinary passages IL
male and female 1t relieves retention OF the
water and pain in passing it almost Immediately
If YOU want quick relief and cure this is your
remedy. Sold by Geo e. Greene, Dnrgglst
Brattleboro, Vt.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-04-29
Horrors of Dyspepsia
Sour Stomach, Heart PaIpita-
ton, Nervous, SIeepIeSS
Now Able to Do All the Housework
What Cured Her.


The excellent qualities of Hoods
Sarsaparilla as a stomach tonic and
appetizer enable it to relieve and cure
dyspepsia even when cure seems hope
less. Read Mrs. Willett's letters:
&C. l. Hood e. Co., Lowell, Mass:
"Gentlemen:-I have been sick for
about six years with dys-
Letter pepsia with all its horrible
Nightmares, such as sour
No. stomach, flatulency, palpi-
tation of the heart, insom-
mia, etc, and all that time | have tried
almost every known remedy and the
best doctors in the state, but nothing
did me any good. was very
Weak and Nervous.
About five months ago | commenced
taking Hoods Sarsaparilla, and after
using five bottles | am able to do
all my homework and feel better
than | have in several years. Also,
my husband had pneumonia last win
ter and his blood got very bad he
had rheumatism and could scarcely
walk. He commenced to take Hoods
Sarsaparilla and in a short time he
was better in every way, his rheuma-
tism has left him and is in better
health than for long time" Mrs.
w. j. WLLETT, Mt. Holly, n. c.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-04-29

Hoods pulls cure liver ills biliousness indi-
ges'ion, headache. pleasant laxative. All
druggists
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-04-29

the pile of calicoes marked 3 cents
yard with lot heretofore sold at q
cents.
Apron checked ginghams, 8 "a
cents.
Apron checked and fancy ging-
hams of best standard weight, s
cents.
All kinds Of domestic cotton
goods are very low in price now
may cost more sometime.
The variety of exclusive
styles which we are selling in
ladies' New York tailor made
gowns is the "talk of the
town. Come and see what
we still have if you want one.
". /. HAWLEY
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-04-29
Dress Goods
Lot OF single patterns
lengths in novelty fabrics:

Lot OF single patterns
lengths in novelty fabrics:
one lot 81 y cents yard.
one lot 81 cents yard
one lot s. cents yard
Others at 90, -, = cents, 81 and
sl25.
When you step out of solid
colored fabrics many ladies'
like, in even inexpensive
goods, to pick from single
length assortments, rather
than from whole pieces to be
cut up in same town.
Few choice patterns in
black dress goods at ST. and
$I.25 a yard.
Tomorrow we commence
to cut up at so cents a yard a
lot OF fine, A. inch Serges,
which we have not sold before
for less than IS cents. They
are staple and good-have
black, navy, brown and green.
To- morrow we shall offer a
countertul of fancy dress
goods at IS cents a yard
which will include some
lengths which have been
much higher priced, and some
of our newest bayadere striped
fancies worth, one lot "a and
one lot SO cents. Lot OF good
things here to make ineXpen-
sive dresses or separate skirts.
Plaid Scotch ginghams, rs
cents. "American Scotch"
zephyrs worth II I-2 for 9
cents.
We still have some of the large
lot of linen-colored ground Dimi-
ties of regular IS cent quality at 9
cents yard, but do not know where
we can duplicate them at the price
when they are sold out. Tomorrow
we shall put into this 9 cent slot all
our odd lengths of IL I-2 cent and
IS cent Lappet Mulls.
Have few fine dark ground i'm
ported IS cent Dimities left which
we put out now at IS cents a yard
and at same price, few fine IS cen
satines.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-04-29
HAWLEYS
Friday, April 29.
Petticoat Sale

Black satines, colored fancy
satines; black and colored
MORE Moreens; black and
changeable silks. Larger
variety than usual-most of
them Hathaway and Herzig's
make-this always means
proper shapes, properly made.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-04-29
Still PTalslnp Hoods,

&C. /. Hood 81 Co., Lowell, Mass:
Dear Sirs:-I am still praising
Hoods Sarsaparilla for the
Letter great benefit both myself
and husband derived from
No. 2 its use and do not hesitate
to say it is the best medicine
we have ever used in our family"
Mrs. W. j. WILLETT, Mt. Holly, n. G..
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-04-29

woman who is weak, nervous and sieeplrss.
and who has cold hands and fee. cannot feel and
act like a well person. Carriers Iron Pills equal
iZe the circulation, remove nervousness. and give
strength and rest
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-04-29
Looks Like War

A Nd it is war and has been for long time
IA at Wicox's New York Bargain Store We
mean war on high prices, we shoot them on the
spot We are jus home from Bos ton and New
York markets and we are now receiving some very
pretty novelties in china and glass ware. Those
Klondike card trays and bon bon dishes are very
neat and only Is cents. Our new water sets and
cream sets attracting much attention. A
on them and every knife warranted. Seventy
five dozen of tho ladies' extra good black hose
and only 10 cents. Gents extra heavy hose 10
not space to mention, but If you will call you will
see what lot of pretty things we have in our
store and the low prices we are selling them for.
WILCOX'S NEW YORK BARGAIN STORE,
BRATTLEBORO, VT, GREENFIELD, MASS.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-09-13

On Thursday morning the Presbyterian
Church in this place was the scene of Joyous
festivity, a gay gathering of the society of
the town to witness the marriage of one of
Charles Towns most charming young ladies,
when Miss Frances Keightley Lee Timber
lake was wedded to Mr.. Edwin Graham
Wilson, formerly of Gerardstown, but more
recently of Kabletown, w. Va. at 9:15
o'clock the organ, which, undo the skillful
management of Mrs. Fannie Campbell had
enlivened the time OF waiting, now began
softly sounding the strains of Lohengrin's
wedding march as the bridal party entered
the church and proceeded to the altar
Here they were received by Rev. E. l..
Wilson, of Waterford, Va, father of the
groom, who performed the ceremony. and
Rev. DIR. a. c. Hopkins, pastor oft church,
who assisted. Miss Anna Mary Wilson, of
Waterford, Va, bridesmaid, and sister of the
groom, and Mr.. Fontaine d. Hooff, of Charles
Town, an usher, led the procession. After
them came Miss Patsy Manning Berry, of
Winchester, Va, bridesmaid, and cousin of
the bride, and Mr.. Chas. L. Harper, of Bal
timorc, Md, an usher. Then followed Miss
Leila Caslin Timberlake, of Warren county,
Va, bridesmaid, and cousin of the bride,
with Mr.. Gray Silver, an usher from Berke-
ley county. These were followed by the
best man, Mr.. Louis f. Wilson, accompani-
ed by an usher, Mr.. Phillip l.. Wilson, both
brothers of he groom, of Waterford, Va.
After these came the maids of honor, Miss
Elsie cambridge Berry, of Athens, Ala,
cousin of he bride, and Miss Mary Law
renee Timberlake, sister of the bride, both
carrying white carnations. The bride, lean
ing on the arm of the groom, concluded the
procession. The church was beautifully
trimmed in pink and white, with a back
ground of green-ferns, palms and potted
plants. The bride wore a brown and blue
novelty cloth, travelling gown, trimmed
with turqoisc-b!ue silk and brown velvet,
with hat to match, and carried white carna-
tons. After the ceremony was performed,
the organ pealed forth Mcndelsshon's we'd
ding march, while the bridal party left the
altar. The happy couple, accompanied by
many friends, drove to the B. & o. depot
where they received congratulations and
good wishes, until9he 9:52 train carried them
off, amid a shower of rice, for a tour of East
ern cities. The bride was very popular and
was the recipient of several hundred hand
some and useful presents. Upon heirreturn,
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilson, to the delight oftheir
many friends, will take up their abode in
this county.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-09-13
Coming.

A. K. Hawkes., the famous Atlanta OPP
tician, direct from the home Office of this
great optical house, or one of his practi-
cal opticians. will remain at the store of
his agents. Aisquith &Co., for three days
only. beginning September goth. This
will give the citizens IF Charles Town
and vicinity a rare opportunity of having
their eye sight tested FREE by one of
the most renowned as well as reliable OPP
ticians in the United States.
MI. Hawkes. has all the modern appli-
ances for the scientific adjustment of
Spectacles and Eye Glasses to the eye
There is no optician in the United States
who enjoys the confidence of the people
more than Mr.. Hawkes.. His name is a
familiar word throughout a section of the
country inhabited by over twenty-five
millions of people. Mr.. Hawkes. has
probably fitted glasses to the eyes of more
people of national and international fame
than any other optician living. His won
derfu1 success is due to his superior grade
of glasses, and the confidence the people
have in his ability as a practical optician.
This firm was established in 1870, nearly
thirty years ago. Call early, as he will
positively remain but three days, as he
has other engagements for later dates.
Caution.-These famous glasses are
never peddIed.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-09-13
Church Items.

Evening services in the Baptist church
will hereafter be held at 1890 O'Clock.
Rev. Robt. NJ. Nelson conducted Sun
day evening service in Zion P. E Church.
Evening services in the Presbyterian
church will hereafter begin at74 o'clock.
Services in St. james Catholic Church,
Charles Town, on the 4th Sunday of
each month, at 1870 a. m.
Rev. DR.. Edward Young, of Morgan
College, Baltimore, preached in the NJ.
E. Church South Sunday morning.
The ladies of the Kabletown Missionary
Society will hold a Pink Tea and Bazaar
on Wednesday evening, Sept. "a, in the
church yard.
The next Quarterly meeting for Jefer-
son Circuit, NJ. E. Church South will be
held at Summit Point, Oct. IL; Charles
Town, at Bethany, Oct. 3o-s1; Shep-
herdstown, at Bakerton. Nov. 26-27.
The Jefferson County Sunday School
Convention will meet in the M. E. Church
South in this place Oct. Fl and 22. Some
of the most successful Sunday School
workers in the country will be present
and address the convention.
The B. Y. P. U. held a temperance
meeting in the Baptist church Sunday
night. There was a large congregation
present, Mr.. c. H. Shipman presided.
and remarks were made by Rev. MI.
Melbourne and Messrs. G. N. Horn, w.
t. Daughterty and ]. NJ. Heidwohl.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-09-13
Miss santos. Of Norfolk, is at Mr.. O. b.

Miss Santos, of Norfolk, is at Mr.. O. a
Gallaher's.
Mrs. Leon Somehow and son are visiting
friends in Baltimore.
Mr.. Leonard Reotting, wife and child
visited colchester recently.
Mrs. Harry Wilmington, of P~ittsburg,
Pa, is at Mr.. ]. r.. Rodrick's.
Mrs. wetzell has charge of the MillviIe
school and a certificate for four years.
Mrs. William Campbell and daughter,
Barbara, have returned from F%auquier.
Capt. E. s. Avis will make a visit to the
Military Academy at P~eekskill, New York.
Mrs. Alfred Bates, her mother, Mrs. La
mond, and daughter, of Washington, are at
Hotel Powhatan.
Mr.. Charles E. Amber, of New York, is
at home here for a vacation. Pleased to see
him looking we'll.
Mrs. VIM. Allen Balch, nee Farlin, of
Washington City, is with the editors fam
lily at "Mt. Parvo."
Mr.. E. v. Douglass, of Washington City, is
spending the week in town, nj is register
ed at the Carter House.
Mr.. Wright wysohg left yesterday for
Blackstone, Va, where he will enter the
Hoge Military Academy.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. P. Beard and Mr.. Leslie
Beard, of Hagerstown, are the guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. G.. N. Beard.
Mr., F. w. Bigger is spending some days
in town-making some drawings for bridges
contracted for by Mr.. w. f. Walker.
Capt. John Davis, of Louisiana, is here
on a visit to his brother and sister, Mr..
Thos. w. Davis and Miss Annie Dayis.
Mrs. H. S. Baker, OF Baltimore, daughter
of Mr.. S. n. Higinbotham. is visiting the
parental home in this county at Wheat
land"
Richard Trapnell. Henry Alexander and
E. s. Avis, Jr., will go to the West Virginia
University. The first two will enter the
cadet battalion.
DR.. Edward Young, professor of literature
in Morgan Institute, Baltimore, is spending
his vacation with his father-in. law, Hon.
George Koonce, Halltown.
Mr.. G. Mason Conklyn will leave in a few
days for a visit to relatives in Ohio and Mis-
souri,-thence will go to osceola, Polk Co.,
Nebraska, to visit his brother William.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-09-13

Mr.. E. Tayloe Perry, son of the late Capt.
Roger Perry. of the United States Navy, died
Thursday afternoon at the Hotel Powhatan,
after an illness of some months, aged thirty
three years. The deceased was a native of
Cumberland, Md, but had been residing
here most of the time for several years.
About four years ago he married Miss Nellie
C~raighill, daughter of Gen, William P. Craig
hill, who survives him, with two children;
also a sister, Miss Mary c. Perry, and a
brother, Mr.. Thornton Perry. Mr.. Perry
went South about two years ago on account
of ill health, and returned here about two
months 90.
Funeral services were held If Zion
Episcopal Church Saturday morning,
conducted by Rev. w. L. Gravatt in
terment in the Episcopal graveyard.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-09-13

The Hand Engine of the Citizens Fire
Company, which has done such good
work in the past, has been thoroughly
overhauled and handsomely reprinted
The work was done by members of the
company, and is a very creditable job
indeed. The painting and stripping,
by MI. Jno. NJ. Taylor is something
fine, and it will be hard to tell the ole
engine from a new one.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-09-13

Go to DR.. Bishops for cigars. You
a get 3 good cigars sc.
All kinds of picture frames made to
order at short notice at DR.. Bishops drug
store.
A few hundred 12 mo. cloth-bOund
books at 10 to IS cents each at DR.. Bish-
ops prug tore.
You will find a nice and beautiful as
sortment of medallions, at24and 80 cents
each, at DR.. Bishops drug store.
You will find a full and complete line
of dressing cases, lap tablets, photograph
frames and portrait frames at DR.. Bish-
ops drug store.