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The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-07-07

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shop, there is a machine sGl
for manufacturing buck AE
cts, which, when run-by ~
one man, will turn out zh
80 buckets a day. EG
Over on one side of III
the island are the 80 VIZ
graves of Spanish pris- Att#i
oners who died Of fever NH.
or wounds when the III
| Spanish prisoners were 0.
CHARTERED there. 49,
At the gun park are
may styles of ordnance,
| from the old cannon marked with the
date of 1909 to the two Spanish rifles
taken from Spanish ships at the bat
tie of Santiago.
The. new dry dock, upon which the
future prosperity Of the yard will de-
pend in a great measure, will be $50
feet long over all, 725 feet on the floor
and 100 feet wide from coping to cop
ing, and 80 feet wide On the floor. The
greatest depth will be 80 feet 8 inches,
With q draft Of 80 feet over the sill at
mean high water. It will be built Of
granite on a solid rock foundation.
The pumping arrangements are for
three powerful centrifugal pumps, ca
pable Of throwing $4,000 gallons of
water a minute. 30 that the estimate
Of the time for pumping out the dock
will be a little Y "a two hours. The
pump-house will be built 60 feet below
the yard level, so that the drainage
culvert will be nearly 20 feet below the
foundation Of the dock. The building
will be Of granite and steel, with the
inside wall Of glazed brick and the top
OF glass and iron. The power for run
ming the pumps and working the docks
will be supplied from the electric light
and power station. now under con-
struction. wherein will be set three
vertical, cross compound, %condensing,
automatically governed engines, each
engine having direct connection with
elk dynamos Of $50 kilowatts each,
these to run three motors Of 800 kilo-
watts esch. each connected with 9
pump, the motors to be placed In the
! pumping we'll. The boilers will be siz
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-07-07

Jeffries' seconds then closed in around
him and Corbett was then. notified that
"Jeffries is in the ring" He made his
appearance Immediately thereafter and
entered the ring, clothed in a big bath
robe. Hardly had he taken his seat
on his stool before Jeffrles climbed.
into the ring. ~dispossessed Dunk
horst and took his seat in his corner.
When Corbett saw his maneuver he
was visibly chagrined.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-07-07


When the men left
their dressing rooms
Jeffries' procession pre-
coded that Of Corbett
and his seconds. When
they got to the ring,
however, Jeffries squat
ted down outside of it
and Dunkhorst, sur
rounded by Jeffries' Sec
onds, assembled the steps
in the ring and took a
- T-ARR--S ~
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-04-14
NJ More EayoritI,,u.

Since the 9th day of this month every
person travelling over any railroad in
Colorado must paw full fare. III. only
exceptions being in cases of tim. and
annual transportation already issued aud
not expired. This will b- honored until
time is out. bu, Will no, bc renewed.
tn. general agents OF eastern line. in
Colorado and Colorado agents signed nn
ironclsd agreement This action il
aimed at on. ou, OF every 'lny men In
tn. stnt.. Tn. oiilcial. d.clnrs ,ha, one.
half million pcopl. in Colorado jo,oro
believe they hay" claims for ,ranspor,n
ton. Tb.." lscn used on nm average Of
sl,b0.vo worth Of transportation nm.
nunlly.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-04-14
I'oings Of the Town Board.

The new members of III. town board
were sworn in Monday night and the
board then organized by electing the
following officers for the ensuing year;
John ID. Lewis, clerk and recorder;
James p. Veerkamp, attorney; Thomas
ii. Newton, marshal and street commis-
sioner; X. b. Wallace, treasurer; Chas.
Z. Cummings, mayor pro TEN. The
following standing committees were ap-
pointed by Mayor Boutwell,:
Finance-HaatI, Cummings and Con
ant. Streets and Alleys -Derbyshire,
Hubbard and liaaf. Fire and Flues-
Hubbard. breckenridge and Cummings.
II was ordered that the work for sprink.
ling the streets, four months, be adver.
tized for bids, sprinkling to commence
the first OF May.
Tuesday night the board met, MS per
adjournment, when the bonds OF the
appoinuve officers were presented ap-
proved, and the officers duly installed.
y resolution was adopted accepting 20
shares OF tine Lariait ditch stock from
the Town Company. A resolution was
also adopted dlsmissing the town case
against James Shultz. the Del Norte
beer wagon case it having been tried
twice in the County Court and the judge
having refused to grant another trial
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-04-14
Water Decree.

ln the matter OF the adjudication "
the priority Of rights to the use Of water
in Water distric, No. 20. Hon. Frank {.
Goudy appeared at San Luis April ith
with remitetur from the Supreme
Court reinstating the RIO Grande canal
10 the priorities and amounts OF water
rs decreed by Referee McIntire. Gen.
bloomfield representing the Farmers
Union and Prairie bitches, resisted the
changing OF the decree, but not with.
standing his objections the change was
made.
Gen. Bloomfield filed his exceptions.
Mr.. Goudy had cost bill amounting
TO about seventeen hundred and fifty
dollars which the Farmers Union and
Prairie Ditch people will probably be
obliged to pay.
District cour, adjourned at San Luis
April 9Th. until the 9th OF mex, June
SentiE.l,
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-04-14
Saruache StOckmcn.

Among the leading men Of the Sa-
guache Stockgrowcrs association are the
following: W. A. McEntyre, Jake
Barsch, James Slanc, j. y. Coleman
stephen Kinney, Thomas holland, W. L.
Curtis, George Curtis, w. Y. Munro
Nathan Ward, James W. Jacobs, ID. S
Jones, w. \. johnson, W. K. Donncll
Alva Scandrett, S. W. Holding, Dscre
Dunn, Geo harrington, G. \. Potts
Mike Jardon, w. ID. Davidson, w. G
Lockett, Alba Ward, ID. NJ. Dawson, Il
NJ. Edwards.
At meeting of the association held
last week the following resolution wa-
adopted;
Resolved, That all members Of this
Association pledge themselves to u.s.
their influence in any and all convcn.
tions to nominate candidates for tho
legislature this fall who will work for the
interests of the stock growers OF thi,
county.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-04-14
County Court.

There We're two divorce eases tried in
the county court Tuesday. Clara Berg
IS. Herman II. Berg; the grounds Sc,
out were dcsertion and a failure to pro
vide.
The other ease was Mrs. Barrett W.
Ebcnczer Barrett. She charged cruclt,
and general cusscdness aud proved her
case in just Is minutes.
j. Harlan Collins was appointed ad
ministrator Of the estate uf his father.
lHtcly deceased.
II. V. Smith filed will Of late in
mate Of the Home, who left his property,
consisting Of piece Of land in Rio
Blanca county and some personal prop.
crty, TO this state institution.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-04-14
Ii0w en- Items,

The farmers ARE still erumbling nbou,
the wet weather.
Henry Smith i. on the sick list.
Frank Peterson il able to he ou, again
after severe illness.
j. i. Mnr,in is down from the Gap.
Vcrn Crooks il convnlcsccnt.
There will bc an entertainment, at the
Wa,crly school house April 1, conducted
by Mrs. Mae ShifYcr.
Mrs l.. l.. Chase is going To Crcstone
next week where she will make her
future home.
Mrs. Bnngus who has been sick il
reported much better.
News In this vicinity Is very scarce
this week.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-04-14
I. q. Of X. n.

Las, Friday nigh, lodge Of Improved
Or Ter OF Red Men WAS instituted N,
Monte Vista with II charter n,.mi,-ru.
Tn" follosing officers wet. elected;
George Boutwell,. Da'r,ct Deputy; ".
u. Hawkins. Sachcm; ". u. Houck, 4.
s., T. 7. Chandler, }. s.; ". G. Sanford,
e. % r.; ). ". cuppl~s. G. Of W; c. u.
S,u,-man. X. of W; ~. =. Powell. Geo.
Iahncn. nnd G-orR. J~rmy. Trustees.
There nra sick and accident benefit.
connected with this order. They meet
every Monday night NJ woodm.n Hall.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-04-14
Special Rates.

Democratic territorial convention a,
Albuquerque, y. NJ, April 18th. 1900.
A rat. OF one and onc.hf,h for round
trip is authorized from Durango. Anton
ito and intermediate stations 10 Santc
+. and return.
Trans Mississippi commercial congress
at Houston. Texas, April 18th to 2lst 400.
An open rat. Of One Standard mot
temporarily rcduccd) fare plus eco is
authorized to Houston and return.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-04-14
District Court.

District Court sits at Del Nor,e next
Tuesday. Among tn. petit, jurors
summoned ar. III. following;
Hnl'.r,y. :. u. Warren. J. j. Spencer,
j. l.. Smnll-y, Wm. Pileer. T. +. Robb.
j. II. Wilkins. $. W. French. j. +. Good.
Ncls Goodman. John Brcy, A. v.
Brunson, c. q. inner. Robert Kerry,
Enos Keel. $. Knapp, L. d. Crooks.
James Bond. a. II. Webster. Gran, He'll.
man, Henry Meyers. Alb.r, Bingcl.
Ernest Shaw. Matt S.ifred.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-04-14

The Pss-mc-by Tunnel Mining and
Milling company. which was incortorn
~ lest winter and has half = dozen
wy promising claims mar summityillc.
~ ssnt out an outfit from Monte Vista
y bsgin active wosk On tunnel which
~ co1peny viii driv. 70 tap tho orr
vssa ~ cnnpany hsa hesdqnss.r~
= - Nv - Win do Nv ahipsans lrvm
~ paint.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-04-14
Hid, For SprLnklInx.

Bids will he received by the Town
Clerk up to noon Of April 81. for sprink.
ling the streets OF Monte Vista for the
period Of four months. commencing
May |.
The Board reserves the right to reject
any and all bids. J. ID. LEWIS.
Clerk and Recorder.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-04-14

John johnson was down from Ja-u~r
Wednesday. He ray. u lot. Of water
counts for anything the Nebraska Rio
V'andc Mining Company IL nearing u
large body of orr In tho Mi,er tunnel.
Ihe miners have lately encountered
streams oe water that almos, cover the
track IN which thr ore car runs.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-04-14

A Mas. Convention u the People.
Part! Of Rio Grandc Co. is hereby called
to b. held nj Monte Vista Saturday.
April q. To elect delegates to the STATE
Convention. which is hcId VI Florence
April9 A meeting Of the Central Con-.
'nittee IA also called Tor same date 70
take up Resolutions passeh at last
Countv Convention. Meeting st Wood.
men Hail u iO.D A. n.
". o. JsMisox, Chairman.
On. u. lsocTwEi.s- 6scrstasy.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-04-14

John =. Irish, Csliforin. chief blathcr.
skilc and potential windbsg, the hIrolinr
of the big Four. hns been trying Ia toll
Us our business ON the leasing question.
but fell down on himself. So said the
small stock growers Of Colorado at their
convention In Denver Tuesday.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-04-14

Came into my pasture, October lst,
1889, bay horse, n white star in fore.
head, the end Of right ear cut of brand
ed 20 on left hip, no other marks discen.
able. The owner can have same by
proving property and paying charges.
Il. RicEErrs.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-04-14

Tho stsr Quintet from tb. Collcg. Of
Music University Of Denver. appeared
before eopd-si,ed hpdirnc. at n.
Broadway opcrn house Saturday even
lug. Tn" program was slightly changed
but each number was Of u high clsss and
throughly well rendered
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-04-14

Farmers and gardeners IN the San
Luis Valley ought not to lr deceived b,
frw days n warm weather and ieein
planting. II will G time enough 10
sonassecs ssctiing tender plants when
thr csttna wpod tr-s- t~'yin 10 bud.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-04-14

Hon. \. u. Gray, who recently resigned
a. deputy state auditor. has been m
pointed organizer for the new order.
"Cni,cd Mod.rns," and will make trim
to thi. valley in n week or two Tor the
purpose Of organizing lodges.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-04-14

Some OF the county paper, hav.
reported G. $. Aldrich Ms having given u
chsttel mortgage. The Captain sn, :
thA, up 10 dat. he has never been com.
PEELED TO mortg age personal property.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-04-14

Rev. |, II. Teel. Of Darlington. Ken.
tucky, Christian minister, arrived In
the city Thursday with view Of locn
ting here. lie will preach at the CHRIS
tIan Church Sunday morning.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-04-14

L. A. Brnshear and wife returned from
'enver Thursday. Mr.. Brashear was n
delegate 10 the Stockmen's convention
held in tina, city Tuesday and "Wednesday.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-04-14

Th. case OF Station W. Stone was
argued IN the Supreme Cour, Friday.
This Is sui, on HE INSURANCE. not.
held by third party. The attorney. in
the ems. ARE Stephenson and Corl.,..
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-04-14

&C. Kerr has sold the S. W. !, Sec.
l9-31-s to August Strauss.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-04-14

j. NJ. Brashear and c. c. Kerr will
make a trip to Dolores tonight. They
go down there for a few days rus,icating
in the pines.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-04-14

Capt. Aldrich and family have been IN
Denver all the week visiting Paul l.
Aldrleh. who has been in TINT city as
manager o' some concert or theatrical
company
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-04-14

Estray Notice.

They are clean and smooth when
shaved at Sanders Il Peartree's.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-04-14

Clarence and Frank Moody drove
down from jasper Thursday and will re.
main in the city n few days taking n
little much needed rest.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-04-14

There was report on tho street
Thursday thnt Mrs. c. II. Mosher had
died OF smallpox IN California, but there
is no truth IN the rumor.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-04-14

The Knights OF the Macnbecs insti
tuted a lodge in Alamosa last week in
the X. p. hall with charter member
ship OF about 20.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-04-14

Friends to the number Of twenty tive
gathered at tn. home Of Mr. and Mrs
W. ;. Wintermute "Wednesday evening
and the time Sas pleasantly aud souinlly
spent in Progressive. games.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-04-14

Earl Pendall received a telegram
Thursday to go TO Alamosa where he
has a job in the round house and railroad
Yards
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-04-14

The Del Mort" girls have Just orga.
nizcd a Basket Ball team and will come
down to this city today to learn how to
play the game. The Monte Vista tenn
prnotlces plnyIng az The Opcrn hourc.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-04-14

Gen. Bloomfield was called to Saguache
last week and also this week to attesd
10 some Important legal matters.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-04-14

BoRN: On Apnl II, to Mr. and Mrs
Chas. II. Damey, daughter Dr. Fulton
attending.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-04-14

The porulist state convention held at
Helena, Montana. Tuesday selected ten
delegates and alternates To the Sioux
Falls convention. The delegates were
instructed for Bryan for president.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-04-14

VIM. Jones has now two good tailors
working for him, and can make up suits
on short notice.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-04-14

Lieutenant Governor Francis Carney
is at the statchouse Denver, where he will
assume the reins Of government during
the governors stay in Montana.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-04-14

Thomas Il, Pace. one of the ranch
men of Garnett, was IN town "Wednesday.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-04-14

The following is the ticket elected at
Hooper last week: John 7. Wallace.
mayor: Thomas Rosebrough. l.. l.. Brcck
enridgc and c. II. Foster. trustees.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-04-14

Wilbur Thomas. who represents the
Rocky Mountain News. was in town Fri.
day. Mr.. Thomas is somewhat elated
over the mining prospects in the San
Juan country.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-04-14

c. II. Mathis finished drilling an artc-
slan well Wednesday on hrs place near
Parma. a good flow was struck ut %.
feet.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-04-14

Miss Hattie Cook has class in music
out in the ii country where she goes
every Saturday.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-04-14

Marshal NeSton has moved into John
Hocker's house ON Madison street.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-04-14

Treasurer Station has been in Denver
several days during the week.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-04-14

There Is large acreage Of wheat sown
IN the Valley and most of the grim Is
up and looking we'll.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-04-14
A. tiRASurs.

A pic"5 ncr. track joining Marsh.
addition on III" cast. for sale Tor kUD,
one.third cash. balance on ,imc II sold In
\ week. &C. K,uu
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-04-14

Charles Daley returned from bust
ness trip to Denver Thursday.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-04-14

Thursday all those who had been ex
posed to smallpox and detained to await
results were released and by Saturday.
April u, all of the inmates Of the city
hospital will be discharged.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-04-14

DIR. Vaudeville has been IN Del Nor,e
several days this week doing dentistry
work
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-04-14

Tom Cochran was down from Do
Norte Wednesday on busiress.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-04-14

The Reporter. organ of Jesse Stephen.
son, in reviewing the ease Of the town Of
Monte Vista against James Shultz, says:
The charge was that defendant sold
Intoxicating and malt liquor" The
court refused Ia instruct the jury As to
the meaning OF malt liquor" which was
an error and lost the ease. Ten days
was allowed for motion for new trial.
The court did instruc, the jury ns to
the meaning of malt liquor" by giving
the definition found in Wobstcr's
dictionary.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-04-14
.s.+,bttt'
+ NEWS OF THE WEEK. !
++t !.

Miss Grace Newton IL visiting friends
at Fort Collins.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-04-14

\ large Chicago irm is in Denver
looking for location for a factory TO be
used in the manufacture OF patent steel
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-04-14

/ Mrs. Jacob Hubbard came in from
Missouri Friday morning to Join her
husband who has charge OF the Kelly.
Warburton ranch.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-04-14

W. p. Love has been visiting at Colo
RADIO Springs for several days.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-04-14

representative Shafroth has secured
IA favorable report on his bill to allow the
secretary OF the interior 10 create small
reserves in certain western states Tor the
protection and preservation OF the pre-
historic ruins and relics OF the western
eanptry
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-04-14

The Methodist people will have Easter
services Sunday morning.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-04-14

Ed. |. II. Tcel of Darlington Ky. and
Leonard q. Thompspn, State Evangelist,
began revival service at the Christian
church Friday evening. The meetings
will probably continue ten days. The
public is cordially invited.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-04-14

Dimmick brothers of the Independence
mine, are spending few days IN town.
In the final settlement they received n
sum, which is supposed to be siO,0uo IN
consideration OF their stopping the fight.
-Couri.r
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-04-14

Go to l.. ID. Troutfcttcr Il Co. for the
Julia MARROW shoes, price 1896 the shoe
with the elastic front.
Monte Vista Furniture Store is expect
ing daily fine assortment of Carpets,
Curtains Rugs, Portiers, etc. Call and
see them.
Miss Sarah McNaugh e., sister of Mr..
Jno. Pridmore, returned Wednesday
from an extended visit in California.
She reports a pleasant trip.
The snow was so deep over cas-, OF the
range the fore part nf the week that
trains were unable to run. 1t was differ
ent in the valley; although there WAS
considerable snow it did not impede
travel.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-04-14

The British losses in the South African
war thus far amount to something like
~ Enl
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-04-14

The United Modcrns. Denver organi-
zation that is now meeting with success
in eighteen different states and terrific
ries, will celebrate the third anniversary
OF the founding Of the order at their hall,
in Denver tonight. a. B. Gray is gen.
cral organizer for the Moderns and will
SOON visit this CITY.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-04-14
H.t..t..t..t..t..s..,..t..t..i..f.x

John Wake returned home Sat,
urday from two months visit in
Kansas and Missouri. He SAYS he
saw more wet aud disagreeable
weather while east than during
the whole ten years he has lived in
the valley.
When the editor of the Nebraska II
State journal was asked about Eli
Perkins lecture before the Univer.
sity, he wrote aud printed in the
Journal:
why, every sentence was CEN
ter shot and every apigram rang
the belt. lie Is the great college
lecturer OF the time. because he in.
structs ss well as entertains. He
makes us think and laugh. and two
hours pass ~ if it were forty
minutes"
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-04-14
=. ". jsRMY. TIE ra,sr ns.ser

For hrst class dental work. frrc from
palm, call On Dr~. Young and shrock.
at the blanca Hotel. They will In there
Atsil -. and remain on~ week.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-04-14

Jim Broyles Keeps the best sweet cider
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-04-14

And having done business during tn. du,
months OF this in the
keep stock department now better prer
please in way before.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-04-14
HpH Aknla.

M Hale.
Fall blood Barred Plymouth
Rock sgga q per setting.
Mas n. q. BLAcKuonr.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-05-25
Man Nailed upin a 30.

A colorcd divine by name of Taylor
and hailing from Virginia was found
by Policeman Kester, Monday evening
nailed up in box in Tom Whites
stable. lie was drunk and did not
know just how he got there. Evidently
some one played a prank on him. The
box in which he was imprisoned had
Stats nailed over the top; his legs were
tied together with rope and the rope
wrapped around the box, so that he
could not escape. He claimed in
police court that he had been robbed
of IS. He had no money and in the
absence OF a work house was released.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-05-25
sraxton .lsAII Right.

Hon. j. S. Hyer,o Of Sutton, lea
ing republican politician of Braxton
county, was in the city Wednesday en-
route home from business trip to
Wheeling. Mr.. Hyer spoke enthusi-
astlcally and sanguinely of the politi-
cal situation In Braxton and K
pressed the belief that the republicans
would carry the county today. Hete-
futed the reports Of any material dis
affection in the party and said there
were not more than bakers dozen
opposed to Captain Dovener's nomlla-
tion. He thinks the only thing to
prevent republican victory this fall in
Braxton is drouth, which, Of course,
the democrats hold republicans le-s
sponsible for.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-05-25
THE MEMORIAL SERVICES.
Rev. r. 8. Mcdaniel will Preach
the Annual Sermon next Sum
day Morning.

The Grand Army memorial services
will be held at the Baptist church,
Sunday morning, May p, 1900. Rev.
R. B. McDanel will preach the annual
sermon. All soldiers are requested to
meet at Grand Army Hall at 10 O'Clock
that morning. A cordial invitation
to the Union soldiers, Confederate
soldiers, Spanish.American war SOL
diers and Sons of Veterans to join in the
services is extended. They are all also
invited to participate in the decora-
tion services, Wednesday, May 30, and
are requested to meet at the Hall at
o'clock p. m. OF that day to take a
part. Donations Of flowers will be
thankfully received at the Hall on
that day.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-05-25
DAVIS SENT 10 THE PEN
Two Years and a Half For Negotl,li, q
Worthless Checks

The grand jury Monday returned g 4.
Indictment for felony r@gai1si II.
Davis, the charge against BIN being
the obtaining ofmoney under false
,pretense by negotiating worthless
checks. These were his own checks.
fors2O and $40, respectively, drawn on
a Warrington bank. He had them
cashed by Smith Meredith Bros at
Wolf Summit, buying hat worth 20
cents and getting 1910 change on the
first check and the cash on the second.-
He claimed to have money in the
bank on which the checks were drawn,
buff turned out he had not. The
transaction occurred May 16.I
next day Squire David held hi@ for
theIgrand jury andhe was lodged In
Jail. Tuesday he was brought into
court and confessed. "Wednesday az
ternoon Judge Maxwell sentencedhim
to the penitentiary for two and talf'
years.
Davis was an employee of the South
Penn oil company at What Next aid
halls from Warrington. He IL 30
years of age.