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The Portland daily press., 1900-06-12
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Newfleld, June ll.-The little vihage OF
West Newfield was all excitement TINS
morning when the report was circuiateo
that the Iarm puiiuihes Oh 0eorse w.
Goodwin had been burned curing sne
night and the occupants mad perisneo In
the flames.
The horrible discovery was mace by
John Drew, who lived almost nan
mile across lots from the place, ana nha
been keeping COW In Mr.. Good"in
went, as was his usual custom 70 az
tend the milking and found the puiid-
ings In ashes. Exposed TO his view was
the burnt carcass OF mis- valuable COW
and by It's sue TWO otners peionsins "
Mr.. uoodWin. Nearpy was hose "ns
two hogs. Horrined az tne hgnt and
surprised that none OF tne iarin nanas
were around tne buildings ana tnae no
apparent effort had been made 70 save
any OF the properly no maue ms way
across tne noS asnes 70 "nere ene man
house mad $1,000. Inere No Dene.u
sight that made MS piood run coia. fo'
jecting rom the burning enters was 'ne
charred from OF . human Deing' Du.
moment did ne gaze tnen rusneo 70 .ne
nearest neignDors anu .oiu 'neih "na'
he had seen.
A. q. Mitchell, one OF tine seiectmen,
was notified ana ne In turn teiepnoneo
to County Attorney Emmons Oh ber'
wick, High Sherin usner niattnews OIL
Newheld and coroner Mouiton OF oah'
ford, who assembled AZ tne scene Oh .ne
tragedy few minutes past CLOCK tnis
afternoon. The coronsr 'mmediaeely
summoned the foiiowing jury: A. "
Mitchell, Isaiah .. PERKINS, Cnaries Cor'
SON, Charles 4. Pinkham, biair m. Law
is, Melvin r. Horne. In the meantims
the work OF searching the ruins Tor
more bodies was progressing SLOWLY. on
account Of the heat men couid remain IN
the cellar but lew minutes a. time'
The body OF George W. GOODWIN was tne
first to be removed ana only tne cnarroo
trunk OF the once staiwart man was iouno
directly under MS sleeping apartment
Mr.. GOODWIN was o. years oid ana was
q well-to-do farmer ana had lived ON TINS
place Tor W years. Tne pody Oh MIS-. Elsie
n. Horne, aged 10 VINO was enpioyed a.
housekeeper' was iounu In one corner
OF the cellar. Inc arms anu legs nad
been burned on ana only part Oh tne
trunk and neaa remained. her iace was
burned beyond reoognition' Dut .ne Doas
was ideneined ny Truss wnicn sne
wore. Inc noaies Oh t"o young men
VINO hved IN tne nouse' were iounu unuel
the RUNS Oh tne cnimney. Inc nrs' poiy
removed was ina. ol .co neie0n' ass'
~. ne o"nea iaria IN Npp'ns nA.' =.
h.,pu' was M v,Ai''ns uou".n ~ ~ sAo s..s
Oh sne nre. Inc name oi .ne o'her 'ouns
man wnose remains weie ioanu ~ was .,S HSo''
The Portland daily press., 1900-06-12
MINISTERS SHOULD AVOID

bringing advertising of any kind into
the pulpit. but If they should get up
early enough to see the comfort BEN
SONS CHARCOAL gives in the kitchen.
no one would blame them for telsig all
the sisters how much better I'm
wood for kindling =
Big Bag IOc at All Groes.
The Portland daily press., 1900-06-12
UNDOUBTEDLY MURDERED
Most Horrible Crime which Has Dis
graced Maine I'm Year.
(By Associated Press.)


West Newfeld, June 1.-THE wave Of
revolving crime which appears to be
sweeping over Southwestern Maine seems
to have reached its height today in the
wholesale murder of the family of George
w. Goodwin, the robbery, and subse-
quent destruction of the house and the
icineration of the four bodies. Natural
ly, the entire community. already aroused
over the unexplained Sprague murder in
South Berwick, the bank robbery soon
after in the same place and numerous
assault cases within q few days, Is al
most In state OF frenzy as this last and
most terrible tragedy; and what little
clew Is In the hands Of the officers Is be-
ing hunted down with the greatest dill
The Burke County news., 1900-08-03
Good Farmingi in Catawba.

Newton Enterprise.
Mr.. Forney Wilson, who
last year bought Mr.. Geo. A.
Warlick's farm on the Lin
colnton road, three miles south
of Newton, is a farmer who is
making money fast at farm
ing. He has just had 1000
bushels of wheat threshed on
his new place and the only
money paid out in raising the
crop was S45 for fertilizer.
He has saved 50 bushel of this
crop for seed and sold balance
for 500. He will also raise
$500 worth of cotton on the
place and enough corn, pota-
toes and other crops to sup
port his family. He and his
children do all the work, and
he does not pay out cent ex-
cept for fertilizer. On his
old place he will also have
about 800 bushels of wheat
and a good lot of cotton.
The Burke County news., 1900-08-03

American athletes have car
ried off the hOnOrsa at the Paris
fair, astonishing the Euro
peans as much in their way as
the American fleet did in its
way at Santiago.
The Burke County news., 1900-08-03


Rev. w. S. Pettigrew, the
oldest Episcopal clergyman IN
North Carolina, died at his
home at Kittrells last Friday.
He was - years of age, and
was a brother of that noted
Confederate officer, Gen.
Pettigrew. He was an uncle
of Senator Pettigrew, of South
Dakota. Venerable as he was,
he preached Sunday before
| his DEATH.
The Burke County news., 1900-08-03

The soothing and healing properties
Of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, its
pleasant taste and prompt and perman-
ent cures, have made it great favorite
with the people everywhere For sale
by W. A Leslie, Druggist.
The Burke County news., 1900-08-03

London has a temperature
Of IS degrees Fahrenheit and
is complaining bitterly of the
intense heat. Pity the Lon
doners cant try an American
hot wave and then go home
and be contented.
The Burke County news., 1900-08-03

William ]. Brvanannounces
that his speech to be delivered
at the indianapolis notification
meeting will deal largely with
the question of Imperialism.
The Burke County news., 1900-08-03

Ex-Governor Taylor, of
Kentucky, was implicated in
the Goebel killing by wit
nesses at the Powers trial,
now in progress at George
town, XIV.
The Burke County news., 1900-08-03

Whether the man now on
trial at Frankfort was guilty
of numbering Geobel or not,
there is ample proof that the
murder was committed as a
result of a conspiracy by the
Republican office holders Of
the state.
The Burke County news., 1900-08-03

A dispatch from General
Roberts, dated July Doth, con-
firms the surrender of Prins-
loo with 5000 Beers.
The Burke County news., 1900-08-03

If a cat has nine lives, how
many has the Emperor of
China and the Philippine
"rebellion'!
The Burke County news., 1900-08-03

The partition of China will
be a pretty good thing for the
school geography publishers.
The Burke County news., 1900-08-03

Ananias did we'll to die be-
fore he heard the news from
Shanghai.
The Burke County news., 1900-08-03
FRIDAY, AUG. ,, 1900.

Popul st headquarters have
been opened at Lincoln, Neb.
The Burke County news., 1900-08-03

Subscribe for THE News.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-12-06
BENWOOD.
News Notes of Interest From the
City of Mills.
Thought 1t Was Empty,

Early yesterday morning Charles
Chaser driver for Wheeling brewing
company, narrowly escaped being acct
denally shot at Sam Munas' saloon,
on Marshall street, opposite the River
side. Mr.. CHASER was behind the bar
tranlncting business. with the propri-
etor and noticing two reviewers in the
drawer Of the cash register, which was
open, remarked that the place was well
provided with means of protection.
Mr.. Munas picked up one of the weap-
ons, which he had unloaded and placed
away because it would not work prop
erly, and while he explained this he
clicked it five times with the barrel
pointing toward Mr.. CHASER. He then
turned TO the drawer and again pulled
the trigger. This time there was a
discharge and the bullet passed through
the bar mirror, surprising and fright
enlng both men. Mr.. Munas examined
the revolver and found that some one
had loaded it after he put it in the
drawer. It is quite fortunate that Mr..
Munas turned and faced the cash reg
lister before pulling the trigger of the
revolver to complete the revolution of
the cylinder.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-12-06
Clearing the Ground.

Workmen are now engaged in razing
the last one of the seventeen residence
buildings that only a few months ago
gave the portion of Upper Benwood
east of the South Jacob street extern
sion the appearance of a busy locality.
About eight of the houses have been
moved to places not far away from
their former locations. AS is generally
known, the ground was purchased by
the National Tube Company about a
year ago for the proposed new addi-
tons to the Riverside. The structures
were sold to different parties of the
Industrial town, and the task of NOV
ing and tearing down was started last
summer. 1t is said that large con-
signment of structural iron has arriv-
ed for the Improvements and that
several thousand tons of the material
will be required to carry the work
through to completion. It is not likely
that ground viii be broken for these
additions until spring.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-12-06

The Hon. S. G. Smith, delegate-elect
pt the Legislature, intends, in conjunc-
tion with the other three recently elect
ed members from this county, to offer
a bill for presentation to the House
for the re-districting of Ohio county.
The idea is to effect an arrangement
to suit the present conditions.
In speaking of the matter last night
Mr.. Smith said that under the present
system the burden of taxation on the
public is too great. He said the bill
would ask that the county be re-dis
tricted into five districts. This arrange
ment would reduce the number Of JUS
tices and county commissioners just
one-half. This would cut the expenses
in two and materially help the coun-
ty.
Mr.. Smith said that the bill had not
been framed, but most probably will
be. 1t is his own idea. For some time
past he has been sounding the opinions
of business men on the subject and all
seem to be in favor of the movement.
A majority of the people are in favor
of abolishing the present board OF
county commissioners altogether and
going back to the old County Court
system, as now exists in Marshall and
Brooke counties.
Under the present conditions the
number of justices is too large. AS it
is in number of districts even after
justice is elected he will refuse to
serve, since the income connected with
the office, when it has to be kept with
in the district confines, is not enough
to Justify the giving up of other bus
mess.
Mr.. Smith also said that he had talk
ed with number of commissioners on
the subject and all seemed to be in
favor OF the idea. In concluding, he
said that the reconstruction would be
such that it would hurt no one.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-12-06

A well known professor has made the
fortunate discovery that what has here
tofore been known as impotepcy or lost
manhood is due to paralysis of the
nerves. AS it requires a vigorous condi-
ton of the nerves TO control the muscles,
the professor has found a wonderful pow
er that instantly awakens the nerves and
thus restores complete muscular strength.
He says:-The marvellous power exerted
by recent additions and improvements to
my electric belt and appliances in
duces me to send 1T on 50 days free trial,
so certain am l that it will cure and that
the weaerr will gladly pay the small price
asked after the 30 days trial
To men who have battered their stom-
their judgment and consider that cleo
tricity is the greatest power on earth.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-12-06

Tucker, Clara Miller, Lie Cowen, Jen-
ME Riheldaffer, Elizabeth McGifin,
Messrs. Chas. e. Frank, Joseph Balzer,
Harry vogler, Joseph Kase, August
Huffman, Phil Schambra, Geo. Sava-
geot. Harry Wayne and Mr.. and Mrs.
NJ. j. McFadden.
This and tomorrow evening at the
second Presbyterian church the ladies
of the congregation will conduct ba-
zaar. A speciality of the affair will be
an exhibition of Christmas presents for
sale, which were donated by friends of
the church all over the country.
The meeting Of the Spinsters, which
was to have been given yesterday af-
ternoon by Mrs. Edward B. Franzheim
and Miss Gertrude Fisher, at the resi-
dence of the former, at Echo Point,
was postponed On account of the illness
of Mrs. Franzheim.
Mrs. D. Carter List entertained a
party Of ladies yesterday afternoon at
her home in Pleasant Valley, at dupli-
cate whist. Six tables were engaged
during the afternoons entertainment.
After the original play, an intermis-
sion was taken, during which excellent
refreshments were served. The over
play was then taken up and the con-.
clusion showed some very interesting
scores.
The Misses Geniveye and Ethel Ew-
ing entertained the Country Club last
evening at their suburban home at
Leatherwood. Progressive euchre was
the chief social diversion. The first
ladys prize was won by Miss Emily
R. Pollock. 1t was a framed poster
picture. The first gentleman's prize,
a bachelors calendar, went to Mr.. Ed
ward w. Stifel. The consolation prize
was awarded to Miss Flora Stifel Five
tables were engaged during the even
ing. The decorations were in pink,
roses being the prevailing flower. At
the conclusion Of the evenings enter
tainment delecatable refreshments
were served
large number of patrons and
friends of the Elliott school were pres
ent at the school rooms, No. 1918 Mar
ket street, last evening The pupils gave
very interesting and enjoyable en-
tertainment, which was thoroughly
appreciated by all who were present.
The features which demonstrated the
methods of the school were particu-
larly pleasing.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-12-06

Secretary Thompson, of the Board of
Trade, has heard of a number of per-
sons who desire to subscribe to the
Board of Trade before the first annual
meeting, to be held uext Tuesday
night, and in order to give all an op-
portunity to do so. he has announced
that he may be found during business
hours between this time and Tuesday
evening at headquarters in the Cham
Der of Commerce. Secretary Thompson
states that he has already received Q
number of inquiries from parties de-
string to locate industrial plants.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-12-06
IN SOCIETY,".
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

opec-dl 10 the Register.
CLARKSBURG, w. Va, Dec. 5.-Two
of the oldest, wealthiest and most dis
tinguished families Of West Virginia
were united to-day, when Miss Ira
Hart Golf and Mr.. sprigg Despard
Camden were married. The ceremony
occurred at 4:30 o'clock in Christ
church, the rector, Rev. Thomas w.
Cooke, officiating. 1t was a pretty but
quiet wedding. The bride, although
one of the fairest and most popular Of
Clarksburg's young ladies, had but one
attendant, Miss Nina Wallis, daughter
of Col. T. T. Wallis, of this city, her
maid of honor. The groom's best man
was his cousin, J. n. Camden, Jr., of
Versailles, Ky. The ushers, all intimate
friends of the groom, were Mr. Karl
Kunst, of Weston; James NJ. Jackson,
and Hunter H. Moss, Jr., of Parkers-
burg. The groom, his best man and the
ushers all wore frOck coats and carried
silk hats; the bride and the maid of
honor wore afternoon reception gowns
and hats. The bride was given away
by her father. There was no recep-
ton, the couple leaving for the east
as soon as the ceremony was over. Last
night an informal reception was given
to the bridal party from s to II o'clock
by Mrs. Richard T. Lowndes, at Wal
The bride is the daughter of Capt.
Charles Golf, and the niece of Nathan
Golf, judge of the United States Cir
cult Court of Appeals. The groom is
the only son of the late r. P. and Mrs.
Flora Camden, and is the nephew of
former United States Senator ]. n.
Camden. They will reside in Parkers-
burg. Among the out-of-town guests
were Mrs. Flora Camden, mother OF
the groom, of Parkersburg; Mrs. D. NJ.
Bailey, Mr.. and Mrs. E. G. DAVIDSON, DR..
A. H. Kunst, Richard Harrison and
Miss Flora Bailey, of Weston; ex-
Senator and Mrs. ]. N. Camden and
Mrs. Benjamin r. Blackboard, of Par
kersburg. The bride and groom left
on the $50 express for eastern points,
to be gone some time.
A very enjoyable bowling party was
given at the Carroll club on Thanks
giving afternoon by some of the
members OF the club. Prizes were
awarded the ones holding the highest
scores. Those present were Misses
Blanche Reynolds, Margaret McFad-
den, Rose Rock, Agnes Merge, Rose
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-12-06

consist of the fruits of the field and
pictures of country life to remind the
German-Americans of their youthful
dagsRin the lFatherland. The event will
be of an interesting nature, and ac-
cording to the German custom. Those
in charge will wear attractive cos
tunes. The garments of the ladies
will be similar to the one worn by
Red Riding Hood, and the young men
will be clad in rough country clothes.
In English Rustic Hospitality" is the
meaning of the German name for the
event.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-12-06
The Bonanza and Virginia coil

The BONANZA and Virginia collide
Special to the Register.
HUNTINGTON, w. Va, December s..
At 8 o'clock this morning the steam
er Virginia, bound for Pittsburg, and
the Bonanza for Cincinnati, collided
near the head of Manchester island.
The Virginia suffered the most dam
age, and for time there was great
excitement aboard as it was thought
the steamer was sinking. The Virginia
had hole fifteen feet long and two feet
wide torn in her hull, but fortunately
it was a few inches above the water
line. The Bonanza was but slightly
damaged. The pilot of the Bonanza
seemed to get mixed in the signals,
and his boat crashed into the Pittsburg
steamer almost at full speed. The Vir-
ginia was patched UP, and proceeded
on her journey, reaching here at six
O'Clock this evening.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-12-06
other Benwood Notes.

William Leach Sanford Edwards
and Albert Snodgrass returned home
yesterday from a hunting trip in the
vicinity OF Sherrard.
Mrs David Arnet is i'll at her home
on South Marshall street.
Clarence Hood, of Mt Olivet, was the
guest of relatives here yesterday.
Mrs. John Kelly is i'll at her home
on Water street, threatened with ty-
phoid fever.
Rev. Paul w. Metzenthin and jacob
Schramm were in the vicinity Of Cam
eron yesterday on hunting expedi-
ton.
George w. Earl returned last night
to his home at Philadelphia after fin
ishing his contract on the new pump
ing station for the Riverside mill
. Mrs. Victor Phillips, of the Fourth
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-12-06
The marks on the wharf at midnight

The marks on the wharf at midnight
recorded 10 feet 5 incaes and rising.
The Sam Brown passed up at s
o'clock yesterday morning for Pitts
burg with tow of empties.
The Wheeling got away on time
yesterday for ParNersburg. She will
pass up tonight at o'clock for Pitts
burg.
The Jewel came up last night from
Newport and Will return down to-day.
The Ben Hur passed up at o'clock
yesterday afternoon for Pittsburg. She
will pass down at II o'clock tomorrow
morning for Parkersburg.
Captain Asa Booth is at Middleport
experimenting the building of the
steamer Liberty.
The Kanawha passed down at 8
o'clock Wednesday morning. The hole
that the Leroy knocked in her side
Sunday morning was only partly re-
paired at the Manchester docks. On the
arrival of the Kanawha at Parkersburg
she will go on the ways there and COM
plete repairs will be made. Another
boat will make ner trip from Parkers-
burg to Charleston.
Bids have been opened for a new
government boat at Cincinnati.
The Greenwood will pass UP to-day
at a. m. for Pittsburg.
The account Of the collision between
the Kanawha and the Leroy, which oc-
Cured at Moundsville last Sunday, was
first published in the Register. Since
then, however, it has appeared in near
IL oyary napar betwpen pittchu oDd
Cincinnati, eacn paper has chosen a
different place for the accident The
Cincinnati papers say it occurred at
Pittsburg. while the Pittsburg papers
claim it occurred at Sistersville, and
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-12-06

on the belt and suspensory he felt won-
derfully improved and now has the full
strength and vigor of every member OF
the body.
Geo 4. johnson. Box H. Painted Post.
n. Y. says that while he never prac.
uced excess except when young he found
himself at 40 a prematurely old man. but
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]. V. Spencer. of Grafton. w. Va. says
he spent hundreds of dollars in medi-
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eft Although Sc years old and for l2
years sufferer of lost manhood my belt
cured him sound and well and he is now
A. Zahlhaus, of Sharpsburg, Pa. wore
my belt and suspensory for unhealthy or
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Geo. +. Makley. of Oneonta, N. Y.
states that after trying everything he
could find without any benefit. he tried
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John B. Bardsley, of Gunnison, Colo.
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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-12-06

Its unseen current puts life and force
into whatever it touches. The constant,
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Appliances gives instant relief and never
fails to cure Rheumatism. Backache,
Kidney Troubles. Early Decay. Night
Losses, Lack of Nerve Force and Vigor.
Lost Vitality You NAV not 6pxe fsitb ann in
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confidence in it as 10 send 1t TO you on
trial.
l receive the most wonderful testimoni-
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of Derry Station, Westmorland county,
Pa, says it cured him of a terrible dis
ease, that had deprived him OF happiness.
His nerves were in a bad condition of
weakness, but in three days after putting