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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1899-12-28
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

Suits-Dow Il Carter.
Request-A u. Blunt.
Bsrgai ns-Chas. A. Ross.
Soap-Simpson q Savage.
Want, de-. G. Woodbury..
Left overs-D. r. Judkins.
Fresh Stock-Bixby q Buck.
Spec lad 5ale-W. B. Steward.
Special Prices-M. b. Heselton.
Half-Price Jale--W. P. Ordway.
Potatoes. Wanted-D. II. Bartlett.
New Years Oners-lra A. Norton.
Nagazine-Chas. Serb er's Sons.
Foreclosure Richardson Mig. Co.
Regardless OF Cost-W. a. Wildes.
Satisfied Customers-Chas. F. Ward.
New Years Sale-Boston Shoe store.
New Years Candies-C A. Fairbrother.
Bankruptcy Notice-Jamts l.. Leighton.
Petition for Discharge-Albert b. SIN tn.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1899-12-28
BORN.

Solon-Dec %, to the wife of Mr.. Alvra v
Eaton, a daughter. (Criste BELIZE.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-04

Correspondence Of The Free Lance
DIDO, Va, Nov. |, 1899.
This q1i-t ueigb borhood was visited
on Slurtsy afternoon, . tober Dist
b. three very suspicious l0okir e ne.
grOes, whose appearance, as the
sequel shows, proved omlnus TO the
ususlly peace.loving citizens.
After uightfall, one these men on.
tered the store Of Mr.. c. + Davis, o.
tensibly to make trih ng purchase,
but really to cousummste plans for
what is now known to be premed.
ltated attack on the store, and posi-
bly, its possesor. Owing to the rush
of business on said night, the usual
hour of closing was somewhat be-
lated and Mr.. Davis did not leave the
store until about hslf-past eight
o'clock. Scarcely had be reached his
dwelling when pistol reports were
heard iu direction Of store, and 81
most Immediately an oystermau, who
occupied a cabin near the store. came
in breatbless haste to notify Mr.. ID.
that his store was being robbed. The
man was on his way to the fprinR,
when be found some one 10 the store.
Knowing Mr.. Davis had closed for
the night, he Rt once surmlsed foul
play. and was most thoroughly con.
viuced when be discerned three men
near the store door. Finding them.
selves detected, the desperadoes fred
twice. one discharge barely missing
the head of the innocent detective.
The oystermsn ran for his weapon
and returned the shot, but with no ef.
feet. Mr.. Davis, and assistants, sll
heavily armed were soon on the spot,
but too late to capture the ruthans or
the booty already theirs. The extent
of their work, in so short period OF
time, teslites that the robbers must
have been prepared to deal the blow,
even before Mr.. Davis left the store,
and, being three of them, evidently
with murderous intentions. Money
seemed to be their desire, but finding
little in the drawer, they confscated
about fifteen dollars worth of goods
and ea,s bIes, and with these they
reached the small boat on the shore
and thus eluded their pursuers.
The same night revealed an even
greater crime, most probably COM
mtted by those same men. Bsffled
in sstiatlng their agarice In the early
part of the night, the same lswless
trio planned an attack on the captain
of an oyster schooner, anchored in
creek near same store. About mid
night one negro boarded the schooner
and demanded lodging. While tn
captain demurred, the negro presented
a pistol and discharged it. The load
entered Capt. Pritchsrd's left thigh,
rendering him helpless. Being only
two men on the boat, they were wholly
at the mercy of the midnight villain,
who still covered them with his pistol
and demanded either money or life.
Money to the amount Of thirty dollars
was hand ed over. The negro still
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-04
CAROLINE
Voters Growing and Complaining Judge
Welch Still Sick-Crops beLented BY
Rain.

Correspondence to The Free Lance
Welchs, Va. Nov 1, 1899
No harm came to Us by reason Of the
storm OF yesterday. Winter oats, wheat
and grass are benefited by the rains.
Judge WEIGH still continues sick, and
his improvement is rather slow and
uncertain. The neighbors white aud
black, render him every aid they can.
The canvass in this county. at least
In this vicinity, is very q1iet Neither
OF the candidates have visited us or
made any kind Of a demonstration
around here. and the voters, white and
black who have a pecuniary appetite,
are growing and complaining and
there are not few Of them. They
even threaten to remain at home on
day Of election-unless something is
provided for them-they say they are
above selling their vote to any man,
but think, when they determine to
cast their vote for man. he ought to
render them some return Of pecuniary
character.
The nominee Of the Democrats, Mr.
Powers, think, will get the united
support Of the party around here. A
meeting Of the Democratic Committee
Is called to meet at Bowling Green
next Friday.
We are feeding and fattening our
hogs as fast as we can.
T. X q
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-04
500 Reward. slcQ.

The readers ef this paper will be pleased to
learn tnat there IS at least one dreaded dis
ease that science has been able to cure In all
Its stages and that is Catal rh. Hal g Catarrn
Curs is the only positive cure known to the
medical fraternity. Catarrh being constt
tut nal disc Sc. requires a constitutional
treatment Halls Cstarrh Cure is taken in
ternally, acting directly upon the blood and
mucous surfaces of the system thereby de
stroying the foundation of the disease, and
giving the patient strength by building up
the const tuition and assisting nature In do
Ing its work. The proprietors have 50 much
faith in its curative powers that they offer
one Hundred Dollars for any case that II
fails to cure. Send for list Of testimonials.
Address, F. J. CHENEY Il CO.. Toledo, O..
Sold by Druggists. 15c,
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-04
KING GEORGE.

Capt Pritchard Shot BY Lawless Negro
Thirty Dollars Handed over at the Point
Of a Pistol Store Robbed
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-04

threatened to kill them both. but
finally rowed away 10 small boat.
The captain was taken ashore as soon
az possible for medical attention. A
doctor was summoned to probe for
the ball, but it could not be found.
The dangerously wounded man was
then taken to steamer Wakefield just
due, and was conveyed to Emergency
Hospital. in Washington. Thus it
ls that three desperate characters
are at large, having escaped the
hands Of justice second time.
We're this community more &C.
cesslble to an officer of tie
law. this band of outlaws might even
now have the punishment meted out
to them which is their just desert.
Surely this state Of affairs is sufficient
plea in behalf of a less circuitous way
into this remote and unprotected part
Of the county.
On the day appointed for same,
commissioners Tenant, Washington
and Stuart were through this section
viewing the long sgitated new road
bed which is hoped to bring this sec.
ton into closer connection with in
terror of the county. 1t is to be
hoped that the above gentlemen can
present an encouraging report at
Tbursday's court meeting.
Miss Janet Arnold, whose long ILL
ness from typho.msrarisl fever has
already been noted, is now gradually
improving.
The thrifty Messrs. Ashton, of
4" Waterloo" are very busy keeping
bachelors hall" and urging for.
ward autumn farm work in order to
be ready for the hunting season, so
near at hand.
The home of Mr.. c. , Davis WAS
recently honored by the genial pres
ence of Messrs. Grymes and Hunter,
of King George Court House. The
sadly glad" demesnor Of the senior
gentleman is ever a reminder OF
times that are no more.n
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-04
ELK RUN W4ISKEY.

This celebrsted brand Of KENTUCKY
PURE RYE WHISKEY. guaranteed 100
proof and Yeas old at 81 per gallon is for
sale by Mrs. ]. r. Monroe, Commeroe
,tref, Fredericksburg, Va. For favor Il
las no superior at the price. 1t Is smooth,
pleasant TO drink, and there Is not head
ache in gallon. CONS and try it. and YOU
will buy no other.
mch25-6m
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-04

am the sole agent here OF the celebrated
grades of Whiskey, from $l.00 up TO 800 per
gallon. King Lear Whiskey at 800. Best In
the world. APPLE BRANDIES from 200 TO
$.0O.
A full stock of Corned Potomac Herring on
hand.
Consult your interest by calling on me be
fore buying or making your purchases.
MRS. JENCIE MONROE.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-04
WOODS EVERGREEN
Lawn Grass Seed

and following the full and COM
plete directions for preparation,
seeding, and care of Lawns,
given in Woods Descriptive
Catalogue, which is free for the
asking, or Will he mailed upon
receipt Of postal request.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-04

tFenty of them would Y, te for N,sh.
"There ~ not n Democrat among
the titty,' hc said, "Gud cannot get
the form Republicans back into
llne.' This railroad eff ,ial, who ~
himself Repubhcau, wss ore OF
those who pr, dlcled that Jones would
carry Cuyahoga County, and his ies
tlmony was in line with statements
o' others whom questioned. Max
Hanna. however. is going 10 carry
Cleveland, + possible, aud that meats
q great deal.
1t seems almost absurd 10 quote all
the things that sic sand about the
strength OF Jones, because wheu elt
ton day comes the stories which now
arc heard on every h nj may prove
to be nothing but fnry tales. The
conductor Of the sleeping car on
Which | Travelled to Cleveland, for
instance, when ! asked him what be
thought Of the election outlook. re-
Piled quite seriously: II shall be
very much surprised if jones il DOT
elected Governor" "Aud why p
be was asked If you Travelled up
and Oown this road rs do,' be-
answered, "and heard all things |
hear you would say so, too. am
not voter ia this State, either" he
added.
Then there is editor Bauer, Of the
Cleveland World, who is well koown
IN Washington, who says Jones will
get 100000 votes in the State al.
though he thinks that Nash will be
Il Ycted.
All this reminds me of an incident
at the Garfield Memorial Hospital
Fair, Rhlcu was held some years ago
in the rotunda OF the Capitol. Some
one, for joke, s,arted boom for a
well known character around the
Capitol ramed Virgins. Vote for
Wlggins, the poor mans friend"
said everybody 10 every body else.
Nobody knew Wlggins and nobody
had tue least reason in the world for
voting for him, but Wiggins got the
Nobody else was 10 il. Tue Wiggins
episode has its counterpart in OHIO
There is more heard about voting for
Jones, the poor mans friend, than
there IS about voting for both of the
other candidates.
HANNA'S DEFENSE or TRUSTS.
There is, however. something more
than a Joke in the Jones movement.
while he will get large vote from
wOrkingmeO, who are attracted by
his eight hours for days work and
his Golden Rule ideas, he will be
voted for by many Republicans and
Democrats who want to enter pro.
test against bossism aud trusts. Sea-
ator Hsuua has not helped mis- party
by defense Of trusts. and his ssser.
,lous that be does not known Of
trust in the United States. and thst
combinations of capital will survive
the present prejudice against them -
both OF which statements heard
him make last night-do not find
favor with his audiences or in the
State. At the same time, the betting
men, who are not influenced by par
tlssu cousi derstion are betting & TO 8 |
that Nash will be elected. These |
close odds are an admission that even
agaiut the normal Republican ma.
j)rity in the State, the power of the |
dmiuistrstion, and the unlimited re
sources of Mark Hanna, Mclean is
in the opinion of the cold blooded |
speculator. almost neck and neck |
with Nash in the race for the Guber
material chair.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-04
Liquor Dealers.
p. McCracken, Bro. & Co.,

-WHoLEsAL1 AND REfAIL-
GROCERs AND LIQUOR DEALERS.
and BOURBON WHISTLES, from the fol.
lowing we'll known distilleries: Graft q 90.
Of Ohio; Boone County Distilling Co., of
Kentucky Monticello Distillery, OF Mary.
land, and W. +. Gray, Of Pennsylvania.
Agents for Bergner & Engle' Lager Beer
They also offer Staple and Fancy Groceries,
Agricultural Implements, Seeds, Guano, and
Cement
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-04
The Best Plaster,

A piece Of flannel dampened with
Ohamberlsin's Pain Balm and bound
on to the affected paris is superior 10
any plaster. When troubled with q
pain in the chest or side, or lame
back, give il trial. You are certain
20 be more tim pleased with the
prompt relief which 1t affords. Pain
Balm is also certain cure for rheuma.
tism. For sale by N. III Lewis. drug
Qist.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-04

The Des Moines Register has started
fund to enable Jason Brown, the aged
hermit SON of John Brown to pay off q
mortgage on his twenty.acre California
farm and to give a musical education
to the little blind girl whom be recently
adopted.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-04
Woods Seeds.
A Beautiful Lawn

is a JOY ana pride to the for
tunate pOSSeSSor. II can he
easily and quickly obtained by
sowing
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-04
VIGOR RESTORED
Compound
Mrs. Alice Terry Wood, 515 Highland
Street, Helena, Mont, writes.

II can say to all that believe Paines Celery
Compound great medicine I should have been
in my grave if hadn't been for that, and can say
to all that are tired and down to try it and they
will find relief at once.
my trouble was general weakness, with no
strength or appetite and heart trouble. have
taken four bottles of it and feel like new person.
Now have good appetite do all of my work,
and feel WE'LL
Pane's Celery Compound will reinforce weak
ened and rrftated nerves. Nerve fibre is made
and nerve force increased. The liver, stomach and
kidneys are kept in healthy action. The blood is
made full Of nourishment The body does not
suffer exhaustion wearing pains but is constantly
sustained in strength and vigor
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-11-04
+. w. WOOD & SONS,
SeedSmen. Richmond, Va.

Wood Evergreen is the best Of Lawn
Grasses for the South, make, Il beautiful
green yclyciy sod and stands better
than any other kind i'm our climate.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1899-05-19

3 NAN LA<hASAI
the bullet producing a flesh wound of
little consequence in Lanes left side, in
a line with the heart.
Blood gushed from Rodenbaugh's
throat, and giving a few gasps he fell
backward a corpse. Just as he fell
his father opened the door, and as he
did so the slayer of the son turned OH
the father and fired, me ball striking
him in the mouth and lodging in the
back part Of his head. He reeled, and
when in the act of falling, Lane fired
again, the second bullet lodging in the
ather's spine. He dropped to the floor
and lay by the side of his son. Cast
ing a glance at his victims Lane walked
out Of the hotel. only to be arrested at
the o by an officer and placed in
Jail. When physicians arrived they
found the young man dead and his
father dying.
H. H. Rodenbaugh was a first lieu
tenant in the 9th Kentucky cavalry, Col.
J.. d. Jacob of Louisville commanding,
and was a gallant federal soldier. He
was postmaster at Nicholasville for
two terms under President Grant, was
proprietor Of the Hotel Nicholas in that
place for four years and last March
became proprietor Of the Woodford no.
tel in Versailles. He was born in Pick
wick, Ohio, went to Kentucky two years
before the war and engaged in school,
teaching in Mercer county. He was an
ardent republican, and was held in high
esteem by the people of Mercer, Jessa-
mine and WoodfOrd counties. He was
a prominent rurfman. being for years
the senior member of the racing firm Of
Rodenbaugh & Rodegap.
w. N. Lane is a native of Montgom-
cry county and is about IS years old. He
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1899-05-19
Contest Notice.
us. Land Office.

US. Land Office,
Rapid City, S. D., March "a, 1899.
A sufficient contest affidavit having
been filed at this Office by James E.
Irwin. contestant against George
Anthony, entry No. 1888, made Ccto-
Der llth, 1898. for the west half of the
northwest quarler, section 20: the
southwest quarter of the southwest
quarter. section II, and the south
east quarter of the southeast quar-
ter. section Is, township ! north,
range ! east B. H. NJ, by George An
thony Contested, in which it is alleged
that: said George Anthony has wholly
abandoned said track and changed his
residence therefrom for more than six
months since making said entry and
next prior to the date herein and said
settlers absence is not due to his m lita-
ry or naval service OF the United States
in time of wal and said track is mo: set.
tied upon and cultivated by said party as
required by law, said parties are here
by notified to appear, respond and offer
evidence touching said allegation at 10
o'clock a Nj. on May 20, 1899, before
the Register and Receiver at the U. S.
Land Office in Rapid City, S. D.
a. K. GARDNER. Register.
w. S. WARNER, Receiver.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1899-05-19
l-ARm~

ton Lane Shot ana in killed
James Rodenbaugh and mortally
wounded the young mans father, II. G.
Rodenbaugh. he facts leading up to
the difficulty show that it was the re-
suit of a drunken debauch. Lane was
drunk at Lexington the previous night
and on Monday morning had a wordy
war with a hotel clerk because the clerk
would not give him another drink.
Lane is very ugly when in his cups, and
serious trouble was barely avoided. He
came to Versailles the next morning,
still under the influence OF liquor, and
went to the Woodford notel about noon
and asked for a room. saying he want
ed to sleep. He was given a room, and
he slept until 4 o'clock in the afternoon,
a few minutes after that hour he came
downstairs and met James Roden-
baugh In the hallway. He was in bad
humor. He asked the young man the
an answer Lane began abusing Roden-
baugh, who was a cripple on account of
an injury received several years ago.
Their words soon came to blows and
both men drew their pistols about the
same time. Lanes first shot struck
Rodenbaugh in the neck, just above the
collarbone; it ranged around through
the Jugular vein and lodged just
under the skin in the back of his
neck. Almost at the same instant
R~0denbaugh's pistol was discharged,
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1899-05-19


located in Versailles two years ago and
engaged in the business of selling a
patent fence. He has been considered
a good business man and a quiet gen.
tleman when sober. But when drinking
he is always spelling for a fight. During
the observation-disclosures campaign
fight he was a bitter partisan of Col.
Breckenridge. His sister, Mrs. Neon
nell, Of Woodford county, was one of
the ladies to entertain Breckenridge
when he spoke at Midway. Some one
told him that George 3. Kinkead, OF
Versailles, who took an active part for
Mr.. Owens. had said that no reputable
woman would allow Col. Breckenridge
to come into her house. Meeting Judge
Kinkead neal the Lexington postofice.
Lane, who had never seen kinkead be-
fore, and who was also unknown to the
Judge, began to abuse the judge
In the most shameful manner Desha
Breckenridge, son of the colonel, was
with Lane. Kinkead submitted to their
abuse. telling them they were armed.
Lane and Breckenridge went on to the
Phoenix hoteI Within five minutes
after meeting Kinkead Desha had his
famous difficulty with James Duane
Livingston, in which he wounded the
young New Yorker in the hand with a
dagger.
At that time Lane was seen TO draw
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1899-05-19
COMBAT WITH A BLACK BEAR.
Assemblyman Scanlon Kills a Brute
with His cket-k

with His POck t-knife
Assemblyman James Scanlon, Of the
Fourteenth District, Kings County,
New York, who Is spending the summer
with his family at East Kingston, had
a desperate struggle with a large black
bear the other day, and received inju-
ries that may prove fatal. He was ex-
ploring a dark %ravine. and had gone
only a short distance when he heard a
growl. In an instant the bear jumped
toward him, knocking him down. Mr..
Scanlon regained his feet, and was
again knocked down. He had a long
bladed knife, and as the zeal came for
him he plunged 1t to the hilt in the
brute's side. The wound was not fatal,
and the now doubly Infatuated bear
struck gu with one Of it's powerful
paws and sent the Assemblyman tum-
bling a dozen feet away. Mr.. Scanlon,
whose face was covered with blood,
and his clothes torn into shreds, recov-
cred in time to meet the bears third
attack. With set teeth and a firm hold
upon the handle of the knife, he drove
the sharp instrument into what proved
to be a vital part Of the bear, Mr..
ScanlOn, thoroughly exhausted and
weakened from the loss of blood, sank
down by the sid of the dead animal
unconscious, and it was several hours
before he was found. He Is believed
to be injured interna11v.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1899-05-19

d knife and stand ready to assist Breck
tnridge had he needed assistance. Lane
comes of a good, family and is related
to some of the best people in Montgom-
cry and Woodford counties.
The tragedy produced the most in
tense excitement in Lexington. Coun-
Gilman Robert A. Downing of LeXing-
ton. whose sister married II. c. Roden-
baugh, took one of the fastest horses
he could find and rod to Versailles,
only to find his nephew dead and mis-
brother-in-law past all mortal aid
When informed of the bloody work of
his strong supporter. Lane, Col. Breck,
inridge said: 81 am sorry, very sorry
No, l have not yet been engaged to de-
tend him." There is no doubt, however
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1899-05-19
Notice for Publication.
U S. Land Office, Rapid City, S. D..

U S. Land Office, Rapid City, S. D..
April 10, 1899.
Notice is hereby given that the fol-
lowing named settler has filed notice
of his intention to make final proof in
support of his claim and that said
proof will be made before the register
It receiver at Rapid City, S. D., on
May q, 1899, viz: Josiah Pierce, Home
stead Entry No. 1868, for the south
half of the northeast quarter and north
half of the southeast quarter, section
30. township 4 north, range Ia east B.
FL. M. he anne the following wit.
nesses TO prove his continuous resi-.
dence upon and cultivation of said land
viz: James M. Flaugher Of Dalzell, S..
d., Floor Vanderstoop of Smithvllle,
S. D, L. M. Eslick of Dalzell, S. D.,
and Ell. Fl. Marks of Rapid City, S. d.
A. K. GARDNER, Register.
First publication April 81.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1899-05-19

VS..
Eugene Benedict, defendant.
State of South Dakota sends greeting:
To Eugene Benedict, defendant: You
are hereby summoned and required to
answe" the complaint Of the above
named plaintiff which will be fled in
the office of the clerk of said court on
May lst, 1899, and to serve a copy OF
your answer upon the subscriber at his
office in Rapid City, S. D., within thir-
ty days after the service OF this sum-
mons on you, exclusive of the day of
such service; if you fail to answer this
complaint within that time, the plain.
tiff will %apply'to the court tor the re-
lief demanded in the the complaint.
Dated at Rapid City, South Dakota,
this 18TH day of April, 1899.
O.. L. COOPER,
Plaintiffs Attorney.
To the above named defendant:
Take notice that the complaint in
the above entitled action was filed in
the office of the clerk of said court on
the 2lst day of April, 1899.
First publication April 81.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1899-05-19

The teacher of school received the
following note explaining the absence
of one OF her pupils the day before.
please excooze Kenny for obsents
yesterday. Him an me got a chance
at a ride to a funeral in a charriage
an | let him stay to home, as he had
never ride in a charriage an never went
to a funeral, nor had many other pleas.
ures. So please e%xcooze."