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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-04-29
FORGERY CHARGED

Against q Prominent OIL Man - Senator
Bradley. of Oiean, New York Under ar
rest.
Parkersburg, w. Va, April 2S.-For-
mer State Senator S. H. Bradley. OF
Olean, N. Y, we'll known in oil circles,
is under arrest here on a warrant
charging forgery. The warrant was
issued at the instance of w. H. Mich
olson, Jr., another prominent operator
who alleges Bradley forged the names
of W. H. Kennedy, H. M. Ernest and
James Twitchell to contract for drill
ing a well in Dcddridge county for the
purpose of defrauding the plaintif
warrant also charges Bradley with be-
ing fugitive from justice. Bond was
refused, and he was taken to Doddridge
county for trial.
Nicholson drilled the well in ques-
ton, but Bradley refused to pay his
share, stating at the trial of suit
against him by Nicholson, for the drill
ing, that the contract was null and
void, inasmuch as he signed the con-
tract for the others without authority
Nicholson lost the suit. Nicholson
then swore out the warrant for forgery.
Senator Bradley is a man Of great
wealth and prominence in New York
State.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-04-29
Beware Of Food amples.

Quite recently in New York two
deaths occurred from poisoning by the
use of powders sent to the victims by
mail. In Leavenworth, Kans., the 9TH
er day nearly every doctor in town
was called to attend the children who
had gathered up eaten and been made
i'll by samples Of an article left at
houses by canvassers for advertising
purposes.
Alum baking powders have always
been favorite articles for this sampling
business. Yet there is nothing more
liable to lead to danger than the prac-
tice of using the various samples CT
baking powder left at the door. They
are presented by irresponsible parties,
in appearance are not distinguishable
from arsenic, and indeed, in Indiana
some time since enc package was
found, after it had caused the death of
the housewife, to have been mixed with
that poison.
1t is safer to refuse all samples of
food or medicine offered at the door.
Pure cream of tartar baking powder
sell upon their merits, and are never
peddled or sampled.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-04-29

,. n. mli,.rts rto.bi. o.1.sil ~ Dasl6.as
Worry-Nsvsr euRsred Hrom ny eortet
Family rronble.
TO the Editor Of the Register.
Grafton w. Va, April 27.-On my
way to meet the remains OF my hus-
band, who committed suicide yesterday
at Cumberland, Md. my attention has
been called to the notice Of his death
in to-day's issue of the Register. This
notice states that he said family
troubles preyed on his mind until his
health was ruined"
l shall thank you to correct this i'm
preston. The fact is, his health and
mind became impaired by business
troubles, and when / was unable to
take care of him and could not get the
consent of his people to have him taken
to a. hospital for the insane, left him
in their care and went to my father 8
to get rest. In my absence he was
taken to private hospital in Cum
lberland, where the sad tragedy occur
red. No trouble ever existed between
Us.
Very truly yours,
Mrs. B. w. MILLER.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-04-29
DIR. j. ID. STARRY DEAD.
Prominent as a Physician, Soldier and Pol'
irician.


Special to the Register.
Charles Town, w. Va, April 2S.-Dr
]. d. Starry, prominent physician of
this place, died this morning, after q
long illness of paralysis. He was a
bachelor, and IS years of age. In his
profession he was eminent and skill
full and ranked with the best. During
the civil war he was .rgeon of the
Seventh Virginia cavalry, and owing to
his ability he was frequently consulted
by Generals Lee and Jackson on mill
tary affairs.
In politics, he was staunch Demo
crat and one of the leaders of the party
in Jefferson county. He was chairman
Of the Democratic district committee
for several years, and in 1896 was a
candidate for the State Senate, but
owing to a fractional fight in the party
neither he nor his opponent was nom
mated, and the convention agreed upon
a dark horse.
DR.. Starry belonged to distinguish
cd Virginia family. He was prominent
in social circles. A brother and sister
survive him.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-04-29
BRIEF NOTES.

]. w. Wilkinson, of Louisville, was
business arrival in the city yester-
day.
Miss Kate Kane, of Caldwell, O., re-
turned to her home yesterday, after
having been the guest of friends in the
city.
The members of the Ladies' Auxili-
airy, knights Of st. John, will hold a
euchre party at their hall on Thirty
first street next Tuesday evening.
Guy Stricklin is lying dangerously
ill of spinal meningitis at his home on
Central avenue.
The members of the Ariel Club were
pleasantly entertained by William
Reitz at his home in the Fourth ward
on Thursday evening. Refreshments
were served.
Yesterday was Arbor Day in Ohio,
and it was observed by the pupils OF
the High School, who assisted in the
work of setting a number Of trees
around the school building. At other
places in the city trees were set out
during the day.
The news of the death of Joseph F..
Kline at the Columbus hospital was
received in this city yesterday. The
deceased was brother of E. Kline
and Mrs. Mary Roberts, both OF this
city. He was a member OF company
B. Sixth West Virginia cavalry, during
the civil war.
On Thursday and Friday Of next
week the congregations of the Chris
tan churches of this district will hold
their semi-annual convention at Flush
ing, O. The meeting promises to be
very largely attended.
]. w. CARRIER has returned home
from Columbus, where he attended the
State convention of the Royal Arcanum
as a delegates from the Bellaire lodge
of the order.
Miss Alice Keys, who has been visit
ing relatives here, has returned to her
home at Blaine.
The ladies of the Trinity Episcopal
church will conduct market at the
church this afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Murray and
children, of Fairmont, w. Va, are Wis
iting at the home of Mr.. Murray's faith
er, Christian Murray, OF the First
ward.
James Kyle, an employee of the steel
warks, was struck by dinkey engine
and knocked down on Thursday. As
result, he had his left leg badly crushed
Miss Daisy Johnson. of the Fourth
ward, has departed for Sistersville, w.
Va, to attend reception to be given
by the Virginia Club of that city.
Mrs. James Fowler, formerly of this
county, died at her home in Illinois re-
Gently. The deceased was sister of
w. C. Cochran and Mrs. Susan Hofer,
both OF this city.
The St Joe school. under the princi-
palship Of J. D. Deafenbaugh. was
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-04-29
BEN WOOD.
A Resume Of Yesterdays Happenings
In the City Of Mills.

~
st. Nicholas Lodge, O. C. MA. S. of
U. S. Of A., of this city, will attend the
annual convention of the Orthodox
Catholic Mutual Aid Society of the Uni
| ted States of America. to be held at
Allegheny, Pa. on Thursday, Friday
and Saturday of next week. The Ben
wood delegation will be accompanied
to Allegheny by Meister's band. Of
Wheeling.
Yesterday shortly after noon an
alarm of fire was sounded, calling the
Fourth ward hose company to Whit
aker's addition, where a blaze had been
started from a defective flue. The fire
was extinguished before the arrival of
the firemen. The hose company are
deserving of much credit for their
prompt response to the call. They made
half mile run and connected the hose
in five minutes after the alarm had been
given.
Rev. P. G. w. Metzenthin. of this
city, and Rev. H. Ruphoff, of Youngs-
town, Ohio, will depart on Tuesday
next for st. Clara, Doddridge county,
where they will spend about week as
the guests of friends. While at the
latter place the reverend gentleman
will conduct services at the st. Clara
Lutheran Church, and Rev. Metzenthin
will perform a ceremony, which will
unite in marriage Mr.. Hinter and
Miss Christina Fisher. The bride-elect
formerly resided at Wheeling and is
we'll known in this city.
To-day is pay day for the employees
at the Riverside iron and steel works.
Bert Haggerty. of Mingo, Ohio, re-
turned to his home yesterday after hav-
ing been the guest of his cousin, Enos
Addison, of the Junction.
Rev. Father III. P. McMenamin spent
yesterday at Dillonvale. as the guest
of relatives.
The pupils of the higher grades of
the Central school will present their
three-act comedy entitled what
Next" at the city hall on the evening
of May 10th.
John Brooks, of Moundsville. will
have his new coal mine opened at the
Junction about the middle of May A
large force of men are to be employed
at the bank and coal will be furnished
to the B. & o. and Riverside Mill Com
panies. These two contracts will in
sure the mines a thriving business.
e. M. Noel and Lee Furgeson will
attend the meeting of the Great Coun-
Gil of the Improved Order of Red Men,
to be held at Huntington on May list
Mr. Furgeson will attend as delegate
from the Blazing Arrow Tribe No. 10,
of this city. Mr.. Noel is chairman of
one of the committees.
Master Isaac Kaufman, of upper
Benwood, was struck on the knee with
a stone few days ago, while playing
, about his home. The injury has poi
soned his blood and he is now lying in
a serious condition.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-04-29

e515 81 & = Y g \ 4
Capt Hooth. 81 Wheslink, w a the
city yesterday,
DR.. A. G. Beetham returned to the
city yesterday HON . brief stay with
friends at st. Clairsville.
E E. Roth, Of Dayton; VIM NJ.
Lloyd and J. Culbertson, of Columbus;
d. l. Scheier, of Cleveland, registered
at the Globe yesterday.
Tom Jamison. the B. & o. yardmas-
ter, has departed for Rowlesburg. w.
Va, to attend the funeral of his grand
mother.
Ex-Lieut. Mike O'Neal, Capt. Fred.
Miller and John Tallet will go to Cheat
river this morning to spend a few days
in fishing and hunting.
Rodefer's glass factory is idle on
account OF the strike OF the carrying-in
boys.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-04-29
PROMINENT CITIZEN DEAD.

Special TO the REGISTER.
Martinsburg, w. Va. April 28.-Mr.
w. F. Wilson, aged SIS years, died at
his home last night in this city. Mr..
Wilson was one of the most prominent
and Oldest citizens of the town. having
come to this city in 1873 Mr.. Wilson
served as inspector of arm for the gov
eminent, and during the war was sta
toned at Harpers Ferry. He was
born in England and immigrated with
his parents when q boy to this coun-
try.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-04-29
ATTEMPTED SUICIDE.

Special to the Register.
Parkersburg, w. Va, April Is
Laura Baker, of Pennsboro, attempted
to take her own life by taking large
dose of paris green yesterday. She de-
clares she will yet accomplish her de-
signs.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-04-29
A SILVER MINE

And the Farm on Which it Is Located, Sold
Out Cheap.
Special to the Register.
Parkersburg, w. Va, April Is
Enoch Mcintyre, of Alva, w. Va, has
purchased the Woodruff farm, in jack
son county, for $1,000. The famous
Silver mine" a shaft 8x10 feet and
535 feet deep, which was sunk at a
cost of over 100000, is located on the
farm
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-04-29
Of Medieine-cA Stin,ulan1
BELLAlRE.
4 Prominent Attorney Dead--.An In
teresting Affair - Demise OF a
rocsr---Mrs. Crozier's Obsequies.
O.her News.

Morgan Stidd, prominent attorney
Of Armstrong; Mills, died at his home
at that place yesterday, after an i'll
ness of typhoid fever. The deceased
leaves wife and large family OF
children to mourn his death. He was
a brother of Mrs. Marshal Piper, OF
this city.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-04-29
FOR RENT.

FOR RENTING. 101 South Front street,
rooms. gases. bath. Enquire 10f South
Front street. ap23q
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-04-29

The funeral of Mrs. Elizabeth Or zler,
who died on Wednesday morning, took
place from the residence of her son,
w. P. Crozier, in the First ward, yes
terday morning The funeral services
were conducted by Rev. 0. w. Holmes,
pastor of the First M. E. church, and
were attended by the many relatives
and friends of the deceased. The body
was borne to the Wegee cemetery for
interment.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-04-29
$40 REWARD $40.

reward Of ten dollars viii be paid f0f
the arrest and conviction OF any persQn o.
persons caught stealing ihs Register.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-04-29

FOR RENT-Saloon and hotel. No. 1883
Water street ap25evdq
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-04-29
PLUMBERS.

DLUMBING, Gas and Steam Fitting.
Work done at reasonable prices. VIII
furnish estimates on application. Tele-
phone 81. VIM. +. c. SCHNELLE,
mh29e&d 20l2 Main Street.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-04-29

The minstrel performance given at
the City Hall last evening by the mem
beers of the Mechanics hose company
was witnessed by large audience who
were quick to express their apprecia-
ton of the various parts of the pro-
gramme. Each one of the participants
acquitted himself in an admirable man
ner. The features of the affair were
quite interesting. The performance
will be repeated tonight.
Patrick Madden, the we'll known Gen.
trail avenue grocer, died at his home
yesterday morning at $40 O'Clock,
after long illness of kidney trouble.
The deceased was fifty-three years OF
age. He is survived by wife. The
funeral will take place on Monday
morning at 8 o'clock from st. John S
church. The interment will be at the
Catholic cemetery. The body is now
lying at the home Of his nephew, John
Brady, of Rose Hill.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-04-29

steamer QUEEN CITY" Robert r.
Agnew. Master; Dan Lacey, Purser;
Steamer ''KEYSTOSE STATE" c. w.
Knox, Master: wei D. kimbIe. Purser.
Every Tuesday at 5 a. m.
Master: Robert II. Kerr. Purser. Every
Thursday at a. NJ.
For freight or passage telephone go.
C20CKARD e. BOOTH,
au1eh Agents.
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STEAM BOATS.
seling and Newport. Ohio, Trad
STEAMER JEWEL.

Leaves Wheeling Mondays, Wednesdays
and Fridays at II a. m.
Prompt delivery and careful attention TO
freight. Special rates for excursion par
ties. For freight OF passage apply on
board or to Henry Bruner. f10s Water
St. Tel Ell. j. A. HYER, Master.
apl5eb
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-04-29

Wheeling. W. Va. April iSEh. 1859.
ap15e 10 NAL
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-04-29

Against Prominent OIL Man - Senator
Bradley. of O1ean, New York Under Ar
rest.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-04-26
500 REWARD, 500

The readers of this paper wilt be
pleased to learn that there Is at least
one dreaded disease that science has
been lie To cure in all its stages and
that is Catarrh HALLS Catarrh Cure
is the only positive cure now known
to the medical fraternity. Catarrh be.
ing a constitutional disease. requires a
constitutional treatment. Halls Ca.
tarrh Cure Is taken internally, acting
directly upon the blood ami mucous
surfaces OF the system thereby destroy
ing the foundation OF the disease, and
giving the patient strength by build
ing up the constitution and assisting
nature in doing is work The pro-
prietors have so much faith In its
curative powers, that they offer One
Hundred Dollars for any cas-, that it
fails tn cure. Sen. for list Of testi-
mOnials
Address, j + CHENEY & CO..
Toledo. o. BB~Sold by Druggists,
75c.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-04-26
Young Woman'S Body
Found In Flint River.
Discovery Reveals Shocking
Crime. A Deacon Charged
With the Girls Murder.

Woolsy, Ga, April 2.-The
finding of the body of Miss Pearl
Knott in Flint river, near this
place, has revealed the perpetra
tion of shocking crime. The
body was weighted down with
plow shares, axes, trace chains.
and bullet hole was discernible
between the eyes
The coroner's jury returned a
verdict that the deceased came to
her death by a wound in the head
from Il pistol in the hands of
George w. Kerlin, a prominent
and wealthy farmer of this place.
1t was brought out at the inquest
by a sister of the dead girl that
kerlln came to her house on the
18th of this month, between 7
and 8 o'clock in the evening, and
that her sister was there at the
time. Pearl told her sister, Mrs.
Wilson,, that she was going with
George kerliu to marry his son,
and Mrs. Wilson swore that Ker-
lin and her sister left her house
together in a buggy. This was
the last seen of the girl.
One witness swore that Kerlip
offered him $25 to swear that he
saw him on the night of tho 18th
about one mile from Kerlin's
home, with a sick mule. This
witness, w. j. Stubbs, asked
kerlin if the woman would ever
be produced, and Kerlin said: 81
don't think she will" Stubbs
told KerIu that he would not
swear that way.
kerlin is 40 years old aud a
deacon in the Baptist church. He
has a family of eight children and
is grandfather.
CARRIED HIM TO ATLANTA.
Atlanta, Ga, April 22.-G.
w. kerlin, arrested today at
Woolsy, Ga, for the murder of
Pearl Knott, was brought to At
lanta tonight and lodged in jail
for safekeeping. The feeling of
the people in the vicinity of W ool-
sy Is so intense against Kerlin
that it was feared that he would
be lynched there tonight.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-04-26
A Big Offer.

One pound of the African
Limbless cotton seed, The At
lanta journal, large eight page,
twice -a-week paper for one year,
and The ledger, twice-a>week for
one year-ALL for 50. which
must be paid in advance. Think
OF this ! 2o6 papers in a year, and
one pound of the African Limb
e's seed, nough to plant one
fifth of an acre, all for 50. Th
pound of seed alone sells for 81.
The Journal for 81, and The
Ledger for $3.50.
sY@ The Journal and The
Ledger, both papers semi-weekly,
will be sent one year, without the
seed, for $1.75.
HEApACHEcuredin in 20 minutes by DIR. Miles.
PAIN PnIs- "ono cent o dose" AZ druggists
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-04-26
NOTICE OF DICHARGE,

NOTICE IS HERERY GIVEN
" that we, as Executors Of the per
sonal Estate OF Mrs EIen"ra Meynar-
die, deceased. have this 18th day of
,pri 1899, made final SETTLEMENT with
the Judge "f Probate Of this count
and nave filed ou' final return. aud
will apply TO the Judge of Probate of
this county In hi- .ffice at Lancaster.
:. :. on the 18th day Of May next -
IL m. O'Clock tn grant us final discharge
> d release OF liability as such exeeu-
tors.
FLoRELLA NJ. HUNTER.
MARY h. THOMAS
Executor.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-04-26
Wire Fence Law.
Chester Lantern.


We print below a copy of the
present law in regard to wire
fences along public highways. 1t
will be seen, Notwithstanding the
cumbersome language, that it ap-
plies to wire fences within fifty
feet of any public highway,
whether along a railroad or not.
Indeed the meaning would be
palmer if there were no mention
of railroad. The old law ap-
piled only to highways running
along railroads. r. B. Caldwell,
ESQ, county attorney, approves
this Interpretation. Following is
the act:
BE it enacted by the General
Assembly of the State of South
Carolina, That from and after the
passage of this Act all persons or
corporations building or using
barbed or edged wire fsnce with
In fifty feet of any public high
way, were said fence runs paral-
lei with or within fifty feet of
railroad track or public highway,
shall nail or place plank or pole
on or near the top of said fence so
far as said fence runs parallel with
said railroad or public highway"
(Approved 21st of Feb, 1882
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-04-26
Child Fatally Shot.
keowee Courier.

Washington. April 19.-Roy,
the two year old son of Mr.. J.
M. Collins, was killed last Friday
by being shot through the head
with pistol. Collins and wife
had gone to the field to work,
leaving their three little children
at the house. Their Oldest child
aged three years, whom it appears
was the only eye witness to the ac.
cldent says the weapon discharged
while the little fellow was playing
with it. The weapon was kept
in trunk and the trunk was left
unlocked.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-04-26
Notice.!

To the Debtors and Creators ot
Eodn RoUfngs, Deceased.
A LII PERSOS INDEBTED TO
~ Evan Rollings are here>
by notified to settle theiy indebted e.
hess at once and all persons having
claims against the estate of the said
Evan Rollings, deceased, are required
to present the same, properly verified,
to the undersigned at once
r. +. ROLLINGS,
Executor.
Oakhurst, S. G.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-04-26
Diseases OF the Blood and Nerves.

No one need suffer with neuralgia. This
disease is quickly and permanently cured
ny Browns Iron Bitters. Every disease Of
or otherwise, succumbs to Browns Iron
Bittcrs. Known and nsed for nearly a
quarter of century, it stands to-day fore.
most among our most valued remedies.
Browns Iron Bitters is sold By all dealera.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-04-26
Census Supervisors Will Appoint
Enumerators.
Greenville Daily News.

Greenville Daily News.
Columbia, S. c., April 22.-
The congressional conference as to
census workers did not do any,
thing. The delegation seems to
have assurance that men are to be
selected on merit regardless of
politics. Supervisors are to be
appointed from Washington and
all enumerators are named by the
supervisors.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-04-26
Notice to Road 0VerSeerS,

A III OVERSEERS OF PUBLIC
IA roads In Lancaster county are
hereby notified to call out their road
hands and work their ST ctions of road
at the earliest day possible.
NC GARDNER,
Co. Supr. and Chr. of Bd.
Feby. "a, 1899.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-04-26

Col. VI. Lewis Clark of Louis
vile, Ky, committed suicide by
shooting himself Saturday morn
ing in hotel at Memphis, Tenn.
He was a noted turfman.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-04-26
REGITRATION NOTICE,

TNHE PUBLIC WILL TAKE MOTTO.
that the Registration Books will
oe open. at the court house, for the
registration Of parties entitled to req.
is'er under the Consultation, on the
let Monday In each month, until ao
days preceding t next general cleo.
ton 80
p - wGA PORTER.
Cha'rmsn Board Registration LC
Lancaster, SO
Dec q 1898.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-04-26
Witch Doctors Sentence.
Newton Enterprise.

r. AoS.
The witch doctor, Chris Deter,
who has had quite an extensive in
PRODUCTION to the people IF North
Carolina, was sentenced last week
IN Lincoln court to four months
Imprisonment in the county Jail,
and required to refund Martin
Smith the $65 he cheated him out
OF, with interest, all costs in the
case, and Smiths fees. 1t is said
that Deter is a man of some
property and will be able to foot
the bill.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-04-26
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