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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1900-05-03

Amt ther some teiler6 you kinder
like little better'n some other fellers?
No, Jim,' says she; and I sorter fell
my gizzard drap about two feet and q
half.
Nary one?' says l.
Yes, Jim,' says she, one
That hoped me a good deal; that and
the way she SAID it.
Malviny, says |, takin' new holt
onto her hand, 'cf I'd throw a rock
about now, could I hit the feller yor
like the best:'
No, jim says she; and down wen
that durn gizzard Of NINE again.
Why couldn't I, says l, 6shin round
fer a hint.
cause, JIM, says she, and her hand
give a twitch.
Cause WHAT says |.
>Jis' cause says she, and she jerked
her hand outer mine ind slid oyer to-
wards the raiin'.
DO you reckon | could hit him with
club says l, pickin' up a bit.
u .eckon, says she.
Gould you, Malviny?'
Yes, could says she, kinder quicl
and nary Gus, and then heap softer. >bu
| wouldn't
Why wouldn't your says agginl
her on.
U wouldn't hit dog with a club,
says she.
V amt no dog says |, breakin' ou
in the wrong place.
Who SAID you wuz7 says she, might,
provokin.
YOU did, says |.
u didn't says she.
Well, you come mighty nigh it, says
u want talkin bout you at al say
she, sulkin'.
Who WAS you talkn about, then?
says |, gettin' ugly myself.
That's fer me to know and you t
find OUT says she, ez sassy ez gal will
seven beaux.
seen l wuz gittin' on ticklish groune
and begun backing off.
What's the use NV US quarreling
Malviny% says I, mighty forgiving aIc
trying to git holt on her hand agin.
u amt quarreling,' says she.
But Was trying to- says |, meeting
her more'n half way, and she sorter lie
her hand slip over towards mine, tina
wuz reaching around in the shadders
| was feeling purity shore now, ant
getting a clinch onto her hand, | says
'Malyiny, says l. u think heap "
you
Jist keep on thinkin' that way, Jim,
says she.
Fer how long?
THAT depends
'On what| says |.
How do | know says she, sorte
peevish.
YOU women air the beatenest crit
ters.' says |, drapping her hand.
V amt, says she, flarin up.
YOU air all growed on the same stem,
says l harin up. too.
Well, l don't keer,' says she, ez pes
ky ez stubborn calf. u am what | an
and cant be more'n what I am, kin l?
How do know says |, coming bacl
at her on her own tracks, and dab "
cloud came acrost the face Of the moor
and the wind hlowed the smell of tn
apple blossoms tother way.
| wuzn't maxim no headway a. all
and sat thar 'thout sayln word tel
that cloud went by an the moon showed
bright again. Malviny wuzn't sayin {
word nuther.
'Malviny,' says I after bit, but sh'
wouldn't answer.
'Malviny,' says I, begging; MI tak'
that back. They amt no nicer gal +
you in the whole country
What's what Sam said last night,
says she, colder'n shade in February.
Sam whoT says l choking up.
Sam Higley, says she, smirking
You didn't think it was Sam White
did your
>WuS he here last night tooY says
swagging down tell m y hopes wuz mos
dragging the ground.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1900-05-03

The conductor was answering wo-
man who wanted to get off at Green st.,
and forgot to take up the fare OF tie
man with the hat box. The latter sat
with a nickle in his fingers for awhile,
and then motloned for the conductor to
come after it. Just as he had settled
down tor ride of half a mile, an old
man beside him reached out his hand
and said:
Sir, apologize and wish to shake
hands.
Apologize Tor what? asked the man
with the hat box.
Fol being mistaken in you, sir. Yo'1
are an honest man. Yes, sir, you are
plumb square.
IL don't understand.
Why, sir, you could have beaten the
conductor out of nickle I was watch.
ing you, From the looks of your face
l made up my mind you'd do it, even if
you had to lie about it. was mistaken
You are neither a liar nor dead beat,
and please shake hands aud accept my
apology.
The man with the hat box didn't
shake. On the contrary he leaned over
towards the old man and whispered:
You old reprobate, if you get people
to looking at me I'll get off the car
when you do and punch your head as
big as a barrel.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1900-05-03
EyHNRITsRsUKG, MD.

Buys direct from the Manufac
turcr. Distilled from carefully
selected grain, therefore is strictI!
pure and guaranteed free from
any adulteration. Sold at reason
able prices.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1900-05-03

May you take this lesson home with
gou tonight, dear friends; concluded the
preacher at the end of a very long and
wearlsome sermon. And mag its spir
itual truths sink deep into your hearts
and lives to the end that your souls MAJ
experience salvation. We will now bow
our heads in prayer. Deacon White will
you lead
There was no response.
Deacon White-this time in louder
voice-Deacon White, will you lead T?
Still no response. 1t was evident
that the good deacon was slumbeting.
The preacher made third appeal and
raised his voice to a pitch that succeed
ed in waking the dro ~sy man.
Deacon White, will you please lead ?
The deacon rubbed his eyes and open
ed them wonderingly
Is it my lead? No-I just dealt.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1900-05-03

Hello. nv boy, you have been putting
ON weight.
Can't help it. Doctors orders. Said
was only to drink at meals. Got to
eat such deuce of lot of meals, dor t
you know.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1900-05-03

Where do you sleep at night: asked
the tenderhearted woman who was sup
plying his wants with a plate of warm
vctuals.
In the road bed, ma'am, girer U re-
sponded Tuffold Knutt, with his mouth
full.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1900-05-03

ey INSURANCE.-If your Fire lnsur
ance is about to expire, call on us for rates.
july22tf CASSELL s. WATERS.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1900-05-03

Physician (giving advice) )-Lastly
McGorry, don't 90 to sleep OH an emp
ty stomach
McGorry (who is ailing)-No danger
av thot, docthor; Oi always slape on me
ba ck
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1900-05-03
THURM0NT, Frederick County, Maryland, Thursday May + 1900.

summer evenin breeze spread smell
wv apple blossoms all over them porch
steps, and a honeysuckle fell off the
vine an' hit me in the face.
'Malviny.' says I, all Nv sudden,
lettin' go my hollis and standin' up
straight ez Il bean pcle, 'ef the plumb,
biggest dogeone fool in Hick'ry County
wuz to ask you to be his wife, what nd
you sayT
She wuz settin down, but when !
stopped talkin. she got up an coming
over to me, she put both her hands onto
my shoulders and looking me ez straight
in the eyes ez eff l wuz the judgment
Day. she says:
Jeemes Jinkinks.' says she ez slow ez
m lasses in Jinuary. I'd say yes Sir,
and make sensible man out him.
'Malviny, says l resumin my fust
hoits, you've done it right now
That WIZ forty year ago, and | sckon
Malviny must have made mistake, tel
somehow the moon amt no older'n il
wuz, nor the stars no DINNER, and the
apple blossoms air jist as sweet as they
WIZ that summer night and Malviny
an me an June seems to be moving
along with our arms around each Other
and I'm jist big fool enough to wantel
die when Malvina and June does, and
get with EN- over wander.
What did your father sag when he
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1900-05-03

What did your father sag when he
saw me X ssing you in the hall last night?
Was he very angry?
Oh no; pa wasn't mad bit. 1t only
made him sick-ao he told ma.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1900-05-03

" illiamsport, y NJ N u, NJ
TRAINS GOING EAST
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-12-21

Mr. /. K. Shaw the past week.
Chas Clayton OF Rodgers Prairie
was here the past week.
Mr.. Fred MoKuen and wife
visited Mr.. Mansel the past week.
Miss Nora Thomas visited rela-
tives on Payne Prairie Saturday
aud Sunday.
S. w. Edge Of Kurten was on
the Prairie SUNDAY.
Mr.. Mansel went to the saw mill
the past week.
Mr.. j. II. Thomas Of Wixon was
. in this vicinity Monday.
The singing at DR.. Grice's Sun.
day night was a success for the
topwaters.
Prof. Robt Scott went to Edge
Saturday evening.
The turkeys don't seem TO un'
dentand why they are getting
better attention than before buI
guess they'll find out later.
| will conclude wishing tn,
Eagle and its many readers q
merry Christmas. Dina.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-12-21
EBENEZER.

Ebenezer, Dec, l6.-There was
preaching Sunday evening by Ed.
Cobb of Wheelock.
Mrs. Wheeless and Miss Pearl Of
hickey called on Mrs. Mott Sun.
day.
Mrs. Matte Holmes and little
son and Mr.. J. Holmes were Wis.,
itors here last week.
Mr.. Joe Atkins Of Rock Prairie
visited his sister here last week.
Miss Lizzie Wheeless spent part
of last week With friends here.
Mrs. Jessie Carroll and children
are visiting her mother and father
on Rock Prairie.
Ms. Joe Taylor Of Kurten was q
visitor here Sunday.
The musical entertain ment and
dance at Mr.. Ben CAROLS Friday
night was a success.
Mrs. DR.. Drummond and little
daughter Pearl Of Clairmont were
pleasant visitors here Tuesday.
Messrs J. p. Post and W. T.
Meredith attended church at little
Cedar in Madison county Saturday
and Sunday.
Mr.. Matter Edge visited Cotton.
wood Sunday. Ruby.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-12-21
EDGE.

Edge, Texas, Dec, Il, 1900
Mr.. and Mrs. feathers visited Mrs.
Scale Of Benchley last week.
Mrs. r. B. Elliott visited rela.
tives on Payne Prairie Sunday and
Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Tony Dyess OF
Bethel accompanied by their sister
Miss Renie Dyess are visiting rela.
tives up here this week.
Will Carter of Wixon moved
near Edge last week.
h. Elliot, Tom Elliott and Mis-,
Bette Elliott will leave Thursday
for Mississippi.
Quite a number of people boil
old and young met at Mr.. Richard
Washes Sunday night and engage,
in singing which was very mucl
enjoyed by all.
News Boy
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-12-21
BATTLE SCHOOL HOUSE.

Battle School House, Dec. l6.-
The weather is getting warmer.
Mrs. Jesse Carroll has been
visiting her mother, Mrs. Atkins
Of this unity.
Mr.. Charley Battle and family
left last Thursday for Foard coun-
ty.
Miss Leila Gentry Of Wellborn
visited her sister Mrs. NJ. NJ. Bur-
ford Of College Station.
Miss Dora Battle Of this place
attended the Fruit, Flower and
Vegetable show at Houston.
Mrs. NJ. 4. Jones, who lived on
the Vernoy place has moved TO bel
home near the iron bridge.
There is not much said about
Christmas in this community.
School Girl.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-12-21
DIR. II. =. PUGH.
Physician and Surgeon,
kgO1c. a. McD3agald's Drug S.ors. Rssidsae
Cedar Corner, opposite Christian church.
'PHOIG 603.
For Sale.

Two hundred acres OF land on my
place 2 miles southwest Of Bryan,
mostly prairie land, about 40 acres
In timber, the balance In cultiva-
tom 4 tenement houses, wells and
cribs; produces well, nicely situated.
Also my residence In southern part
OF Bryan. Nice roomy house, 5
acres land, nice young orchard, sew
eral lots Of gardens, good barn and
sheds. ANY one wanting 10 buy will
call and see me. w. w. Griffin.
d27
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-12-21
FRIDAY, DEC. 81, 1900.
COTTONWOOD.

Cottonwood, Dec. live are
having some very bad weather
again tor Nmas.
There will be a Christmas tree
AT Cottonwood church December
oath, the young and old are an
tioipa,ing nice time.
Mr.. Wesley Ware of Madison
county visited relatives in this
vicinity Saturday aud Sunday.
Pr,f. II. II. Raymond visited
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-12-21
Allen Academy

Will admit a few more boys at
the opening Of the second half
year in January.
Our limit is so; we have on roll
&c. In this number are represen-
ted about twenty cities and towns
in and out Of the state.
J. II. & K. o. ALLEN,
10 Principals
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-12-21
Pocket knives at Reads.

Pocket knives at Reads. II
Douglas shoes at Norwood's. Il
The American Girl is at Nor
woods. IL
SPANS plunge downward con.
tinues. A dispatch from Alicante
tells Of bull fight there by
Spanish women.-lOwa Register.
Odd aud beautiful piece china at
Reads Drug store l0tf
Hot Kutter Razors for your whis-
/ ers at Myers. dl7
Air and Target Rifles 1i.OO to 800
at Myers. di7
Whenever the Republican party
wins victory old Tom Cat Plat
waltzes down TO the footlights with
a grin on him like a variety song
bird, and says, II done it,"-EA
Drink Mt. Vernon pure rye for sale
by the Exposition Saloon. d q
August Giufire has Just received 4
fresh shipment Of Malaga grapes. 2
Andlrons, Shovels and Tongs Al
Myers di7
! 1t is useless TO regret the effects
OF inability to see into the future
We are in the Philippines, and be
ing there, we must do all that on
, duty ami honor demand.-Wash
ington Post.
"You will have 10 hurry 10 see IN
finest line Of holiday goods In tow
at Reads. loft
Rugs-a beautiful line at MOI
woods. IL
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-12-21
$40 Reward.

| will give ten dollars reward for
the apprehension Of the person or
persons destroying shade trees
around my mothers premises.
di3 J. II. Wouten.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-12-21

NJ. II. James drug store il as usual
headquarters for holiday buyers. In
his large and well assorted stock you
will be sure to find what you are
looking for. dl3
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-12-21

Handsome carving sets at Myers.
dl7
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-12-21

Try Wild Cherry Phosphate-the
best drink made. Bottled by W. A.
Reed. d27
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-12-21

For gentlemen.-Gold or silver
mounted brier pipes In cases AT
Reads lot
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-12-21

The United States is coming to
be regarded among the nations A.
the treasure house of the world.
Germany has borrowed Of our sur
plus capital and Denmark is try.
ing to negotiate sl5. 900, 600 loan
for the city Of Copenhagen -EK.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-12-21

Best meal In town on short order
at August Giuffre restaurant. Is
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-12-21

Remember the city bakery for
fresh bread and cakes. dtf
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-12-21
~ coSxELLY a cARNEs.

SUBSCRIPTION PRICE:
Fer Week, Toe. Per Month, zoe
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-12-21

As usual. mo stone will be left un-
turned. etc. by the governor ~ In
diana a. apprehend aud bring TO
justice the one thousand people who
lynched the three negroes. But the
governor will sleep just a. late as
usual Of mornings aud will not turn
a single stone. He Is not expected
TO.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-12-21

II IL is the purpose Of European
Governments 10 crush the Chinese
so that they will be rendered in.
capable Of self.deiense for all time
To come this country can not with
draw from the existing combine
any too soon.-Philadelphia Bu!-
letin.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-12-21

Hot and cold baths, shower and
vapor baths. Porcelain tubs. Every
thing new and first class at the Ex-
change Hotel barber shop. Dan J.
Ford, proprietor. Jan. II.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-12-21

Look at the American girl at Nor
woods IL
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-12-21

Fine silk Underskirts at Nor
woods. II
White and Decorated China at
Myers. di7
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-12-21
The DAILY EAGLE.

Entered at the postofiice as second
Glass mail matter.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-12-21

Douglas shoes at Norwood's. Il
The American Girl is at Nor
woods. IL
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-12-21

SPANS plunge downward con.
tinues. A dispatch from Alicante
tells Of a bull fight there by
Spanish women.-lowa Register.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-15
HE SUES TELEPHONE co.
Lineman Drops Insulator on Horses
Head Which Causes Runaway
and Injuries Farmer

La Crosse, Wis, May IL Special. /
a personal injury action, many features
of which are peculiar, has just been in
stituted in the circuit court in this coun-
ty. Henry Bonstack. an aged farmer re-
siding just few miles out Of the city, is
the plaintiff, and he sues for $4,000 He
seeks to recover that amount as damages
from the Wisconsin Telephone company.
His horse was frightened by lineman
who accidentally dropped glass insula-
tor upon the animals head. The horse
ran away and Bonstack was badly in
jured and may possibly be crippled for
lie.
The suit of Walter w Decker VS.. Jo-
hanna McSorley was taken up today be-
fore Judge Wyman in circuit court. The
plaintiff seeks to recover $4,000 for the
loss of the life of his little son. The
youngster was playing in the street on
the north side and was kicked in the
head by loose horse owned by the de-
PENDANT. The child lived but a few hours
after the accident
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-15
MILLS CLOSED DOWN.
Sash, Door and Blind Mills will be
Silent One Day
Week.

Oshkosh. Wis. May 12.-[SpeciaI. /
All the sash, door and blind factories in
the city were closed today 1t has just
become known that the United Sash
Door and Blind association. at meeting
i'll Chicago yesterday, decided that all
the factories, controlled 10y the organiza
ton, shall be closed down every Satur
day. The closing proposition was made
to the association by j. j. Stevenson of
this city and Fred Rockwell Of Milwau-
kee.
The demand for the output Of the IA
tories has been very light and it was
found necessary to do something as the
factories were being run at il loss. A
proposition was made to close the factories
altogether. but this was lost and it was
decided to close one day each week.
The closing of the Oshkosh mills affects
over 2OOO men.
The mills VIII be closed arranged
until business picks up. 1t is sad that
the price for material Is so high that
there is very little building going on and
therefore little demand for the output of
the factor eS
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-15
FARMERS INSTITUTES.
Twelve Are Arranged to Take Place
in June in Northern
Wisconsin.

Madison, Wis, May 11.--[Special. i
The following series of twelve summer
institutes has been arranged to be held
in June, in sections of the state where
the farms are scattered and where the
farmers are engaged in logging during
the winter months, so that it is impossi-
Ele to get out Il satisfactory audience ut
winter meeting The topics discussed
will be made applicable to the conditions
OF the various localities with the hope
of stimulating an interest in agriculture
in northern Wisconsin,
These one-day summer institutes are
eagerly sought after by the northern
farmers. who often ride fifteen or TWEEN
ty miles to attend At Tomahawk they
are making extensive preparations for
their meeting as they intend to abandon
a Fourth of July celebration and make
Institute day the event of q farmers pic
ME and general celebration. Other
points that have secured an institute are
equally interested, and we look for large
and enthusiastic audiences at all meet
ings held. The list follows:
Polk county, Balsam Lake, Tuesday,
Oconto county. Oconto, Tuesday June 10.
st. Croix county, Glenwood, Tuesday,
June Il.
Marinette, county, Wausaukee, Wednes-
day. June Is.
Chippewa county, Craft, Wednesday,
June 13.
Washburn county, Shell Lake. Thursday.
June A.
Chippewa county, Boomer Friday June
10.
Door county, Jacksonport, Friday, June
Ashland county. Glidden Friday. June Il.
Lincoln county, TOmahawk, Tuesday
June 10.
Lincoln county, Spirit Falls, Wednesday,
June 20.
Forest confederation, Friday, June %.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-15
FEAR EPIDEMIC
OF SMALLPOX.
All Schools Closed at New London
Disease Called Chicken
pox by Physician.

New London, Wis, May 1f.-[Spe-
cial THE city schools, both public and
parochial, have been closed by the board
Of health on account of three cases of
smallpox at the residence Of Charles
Cross. young man by name OF Thur
man Delano, who came here from Spring
Valley, Wis, April 10. was taken sick
on April 16 The attending physician
pronounced it chicken pox After two
more cases appeared DR. Wingateof Mil
waukee, secretary of state board of
health, was sent for and after a visit to
the patients pronounced the disease
smallpox. rigid quarantine is being
kept around the place and it is thought
the disease is confined
Rev. Jesse E. Sarles Of Medford Wis.
a candidate for the pastorate here, was
to conduct the services at the Congrega-
tlonal church next Sunday. but on ac-
count of the epidemic of smallpox III this
city there will be no services.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-15
PLAN FOR CARNIVAL.
The Spring City Hotels will Corn
bine and Give a Grand
Entert ainment.

Waukcsha. Wis, May 11.-[Special.l
There will be a united carnival here
this summer. The arrangements have
already been started. Last year the
Fountain house held Il four-days' carni-
val and it was great success. 1t in
Guided lawn parties, May pole dances, re-
cepuonS. gOIf tournaments, masQue and
full-dress balls. This year the idea is on
foot to join the hotels in one general car
niyal for about the same length of time
The Fountain house offers facilities for
nearly any form of the amusement and
with the additional aid OF the other ho-
tells the week could be made 4 gala
event.
\ number Of Chicago people from the
Chicago Beach hotel and u large party
Of young people from Cincinnati chap
eroned by several of the leading society
people, will locate at the Park for d
month.
The possible extension Of the Beach
road to Oc0nCmGwOc Will bring rhe sum
mpr people in closer relation with the
guests there and the trip over will only
take an hour, the same as the trip TO
Milwaukee.
The hotel mana gers have given the
carnival idea some serious consideration
and will probably decide il time Cor the
summer advertising. II the plan is car
RED out, even disinterestcd citizens will
become interested and help to cGn,plete
the arrangements that wuuld naturally
fall 10 the city share.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-15
YOUNG MAN K|LLSWOMAN
Says She Alienated Affections of
His Father from Family.
DEED OF SPARTA BOY.
Meeting the Woman on the Street
Without Warning Shoots
Her Dead.

Sparta, Wis, May 11.-[Special. Eli
mer Benjamin, aged 20 years, shot and
killed MIS-. Emma Priest at ? o'clock this
morning The young man met the wom-
an walking with his father last night and
came down town and borrowed reyol-
yer. He returned and without a word
shot the woman through the heart. He
fired second shot, but missed her. AT
ter she fell he fired again the shot GO
ing through her head. He then went to
the Sheriff's office and delivered himself
up. He had threatened to do the deed
several times before.
Young Benjamin accused Mrs. Priest
of alternating the affections of his father
from his family, consisting of i wife,
two daughters and himself.
Mrs. Priest was widow 80 years of
age. She is survived by 15-year-old
daughter