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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-10-11
IN CIRCUIT COURT.
Regular County and Special Term for All
Counties in 7th Judicial District.

The following divorces were grant
ed, Lhe defendants not appearing to
contest the suits:
Joseph Rattle VS.. Hattie Rattle of
Wood county.
Mary NJ. Wagner VS.. Geo. H. Wag-
ner of Adams county.
Frank L. Woods VS.. Ida Woods.
WauShara county.
VIM. H. Buchanan VS.. Ida Buchan-
an, Wood county.
Ruth Denny VS.. Jas. II. Denny.
Wood county.
CRIMINAL CASES.
State of Wisconsin vs. Windlne
POStweiler. Jury disagreed, eight for
conviction and four for acquittal.
State of Wisconsin VS.. Henry Hun
ger-placing distractions on railrOad
track. Defendant was boy If years
old. Because of his youth he was
placed under bonds to keep the peace
and discharged during good behavior.
State VS.. Adam assault and
battery. Defendant found guilty as
charged. viii be sentenced later.
State VS.. Louis Schultes and jessie
NJ. DavidSOn-adultery. A nOllie was
entered on part of the defendant, JOS
sic Davidson, and she was given her
liberty, her alleged husband failing to
appear to prosecute the case. Schul-
teS' trial has been set for next week.
State VS.. Martha adultery.
Tried and acquitted. Defendant had
already been IN jail over two months.
State VS.. August assault
with intent to do great bodily harm.
Plead guilty as charged and was tlned
S25 and costs, amounting in all to
about $50.
State VS.. Jacob Schwartzrocl- -adul-
terry. Plead guilty. Not yet sem
fenced.
The past four days Of court has been
devoted to a trial Of the case of G.. T.
Wells. administrator of the estate Of
+. c. Wells, against The town Of Rem
ingtOn. In this case the father. g. +.
Wells. sues the town of Remington
for $1,000 damages on account of the
loss of his son, who met his death by
driving into deep hole by the side of
the road in that town. "Wednesday
evening the case WAS taken from the
jury, after the evidence was all in.
and Judge Webb rendered Il verdict
for the defendant. the evidence being
such us to prove that the town was in
no sense responsible for the death Of
young Wells.
VISITING ATTORNEYS.
q r. Mcfarland and RvrOn Parl,
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1900-11-08
Special Value.
Important Sale of
Blankets.

Six hundred pairs, samples and
odd pairs, accumulations of Amer
ica's Greatest Blanket Manufac-
turers are here at sixty cents on
the dollar.
The sample pairs are to be sold
as follows: sligo, $1.95, $3.50,
So. 25, SIS. 90, 800, $1,000.
All of them forty per cent. less
than their retail value.
Then there are fair assortments
of the following lots as to color of
border, etc.
ia Wool Blankets $3.50,
instead of $3. SO a pair
ia Wool Blankets SO 25,
instead of 81 so a pair
la Wool Blankets $4 90,
| instead of $5. so a pair
ia Wool Blankets 5000,
instead of So so pair
1914 Cotton Blankets, white and gray,
SOC pair
1914 Cotton Blankets, white and gray,
69c pair
ia Cotton Blankets, white and gray,
| 75c pair
| LA Cotton Blankets, white and gray,
| $1.0O pair
Ground floor salesroom
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1900-11-08
sOMERs.

Mrs. CARVE of Hampton Hills is visit
ing her cousin, Mrs. Frank Wardwell.
Mrs. g. c. Wood returned Saturday
from weeks stay in Meriden and Hart.
ford.
Francis Pease drove to Wellington last
Thursday to visit friends, returning Sat.
urday. .- t..
Mrs. Norman Partridge of Ellington
was the guest of friends In town over last
Sabbath. i'll. --..#
The republican representatives, F. L.
Griswold and VIM. Burdick, were elected
Tuesday. .....
Miss Matte o. Billings started Monday
for Chicago, after a months vacation
with eastern friends.
Mrs. F. S. Homer Of Monson is visit
Ing her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Hubbard, of Somersville.
Mr.. and Mrs. Luman Emo were guests
of friends in Manchester and Hartford
few days last week, returning Sunday.
The Ladies' Aid society meet Wednes.
day afternoon with Mrs. Harry Kibbe.
The usual social will be held in the even.
Ing.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jairus Kibbe of Castleton
Corners, Staten Island, were guests over
last Sabbath of his sister, Mrs. g. G.
Wood.
The usual monthly concert will be held
In the church next Sabbath evening al
7.3O O'Clock. The address Of the evening
will be given by Ernest w. Avery on the
"Negro Problem" A fine musical pro.
gram Is In preparation
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1900-11-08

MANSFIELD.
Mount Hope.
Mrs. Arnold Of Hartford has been visit
Ing Mrs. Susan Griggs.
Mr.. and Mrs. David Russ and little
daughter, Ruth, visited relatives In Can
terbury last week.
James Wade and family have moved to
Chaplin.
Miss Ruth Burlingame OF Holyoke has
been the guest of Mrs. Oren Russ.
George and Edward Ames of Canterbu-
ry called on relatives In Mt. Hope last
week.
Mrs. Lyon Of Windham called on her
sister, Mrs. Copeland, last Saturday.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1900-11-08

Total, 1896 1881 1898 1886
Representatives elected in this vicinity
are:
Tolland-John H. Steele, d; Gideon
Brown, d.
Andover-Henry F. standish, r, gain.
Bolton-J. White Sumner. d.
mbia-Charles R. Buell., r.
Coventry-Addison Kingsbury, r, gain;
Isaac Turner, r, gain.
Ellington-James Baxter, r.
Hebron Charles q. Allyn, r; John E.
Ellis, r.
Observation-Disclosures V. Stearns, r; Ar
thur B. PEBBLES, r, gain.
Somers-William Fl. Burdick,r; Frank
L. Griswold,r +.
Staford-John A. Foster, r; Joel Fl.
Reed, r, gain.
Union-Robert Horton, r; William
Webster, r.
Vernon-John E. Fahey,r H. H.
Willes, r.
Willington-Sylvester P. Morrison, r;
Frank circuit, r.
Ashford-Frank W. Morey, d; James
E. s. Knowlton, d, gain.
Chaplin-Thomas w. Rawlings, r.
Eastford- Henry B. Buell., r.
Woodstock-Waldo G. Carpenter, r.
Henry W. Hubbard, r.
Windham-W William A. King, r; Chas
A. Gates, Z.
| TWENTY FOIJRTH DISTRICT
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1900-11-08
MCKINLEY.
REPUBLICAN CONGRESS.

Mckinley was reelected last Tuesday
by an electoral vote that will exceed the
vote of 1896.
The republicans will control congress,
and will have a majority of at least 9 In
the senate and so in the house.
Connecticut gives Mckinley plurality
of 49, 99. The state republican ticket is
elected by plurality of 1853. Bronson,
the democratic candidate for governor,
ran about 1000 ahead of the national
ticket. The house will stand 200 repub-
licans and 55 democrats, and the SEN
ate 90 republican and democrats.
New York gives Mckinley 145 1867 plu.
rality. Bryan carries the city of Greater
New York by 27,8O5.
California gives Mckinley 10000 plu.
rality; Connecticut, $4,000; Delaware,
5000; Illinois, 100000; Indiana, $4,000
Iowa, 100000; Kansas, 10000; Maine,
2e, 900, Maryland, $4,000; Massachusetts,
81, 1888; Michigan, s8,184; Minnesota,
82,O17; New Hampshire, $4,000; New
Jersey, $4,000; North Dakota, 10000 ;
Ohio, $4,000; Oregon, IA, 1876; Pennayl-
vania, 100000; Rhode Island, 1884 !;
South Dakota, 10000; Utah, $500; Yer
mont, 10000; Washington, 5000; West
Virginia, 5000; Wisconsin, 10000; Wy
oming, 5000.
Bryan carries Alabama by $4,000 plu-
rallty Arkansas, $4,000; Colorado, 49,
600; Florida, 10000; Georgia, 10000
Kentucky, 5000; Louisiana, 10000; Mis-
sissippi, $4,000; Missouri, $4,000; Mon
tana, $4,000; Nevada, 1900; North Car
DINA, 10000; South Carolina, 10000 !;
Tennessee, $4,000; Texas, $4,000; Vir-
ginia, 10000.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1900-11-08

Miss Alice Hurlburt entertained about
twenty of her young friends at her home
last Friday evening. Refreshments were
served and a good time enjoyed by all.
The Junior Endeavor society will hold
fair and supper, with an entertainment,
In the chapel Thursday afternoon, from 5
to O'Clock.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1900-11-08
4 RTICLEs OF ASSOCIATION OIL


n THE STAFFORD SPRINGS MINERAL
WATER COMPANY
we, the undersigned. hereby associate our
selves as body polite and corporate, under the
laws OF the state Of Connecticut pertaining to
the formation Of joint stock corporations, and
the following are our articles of agreement:
Article 1st The name Of said company shall be
the stafford Springs Mineral Water Company.
Article 3D. The capital stock of said company
shall be two thousand dollars, and shall be
divided into eighty shares of twenty-five dol
lars each.
Article 3D.. The purpose for which said company
is organized is as follows: To carry on the
business of bottling and selling Mineral Water
and all things incident to, or connected with
such business, in its wholesale or retail inter
eStS.
Article 4th. We each agree to take the number
OF shares here by us subscribed, each share to
be twenty five dollars, and to be paid for as
the directors shall call for the same.
Article 9Th The principal office Of this corpora.
tion shall be in STAFFORD Springs, Conn.
Dated at Stafford Springs, Conn.,, this eight
day of october, A. D., 1900.
Charles Bragg, Stafford Springs, Ct, 16 shares
Charles Bragg, trustee, Is IS ID"
Walter Scott: Stafford Springs Ct, ,ss
Julius s. Bowes, Rochester, N. Y, 16
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1900-11-08
WALES.

Joseph HI. Loudon of Wales defeated
Ex-Postmaster Herlihy Of Monson in the
1st Hampden representative district with
a majority of 148. Wales did her best
for Loudon, he having lead of 100 in his
own town.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1900-11-08
DISTRICT OF STAFFORD, IS. Pro-

~ bate Court. November 3, 1900.
Estate of Wakeman Sibley, late OF Stafford
in said district, deceased.
Upon the application of William D. Ruby and
John A. Foster, praying that an instrument in
writing, purport1ng to be the last will and testa-
ment of said deceased may be proved, approved,
allowed and admitted to probate, as per appli-
cation on file more fully appears, it is
ordered, That said application be heard and de-
term1ned at the Probate Office in Stafford in said
district. on the 18th day OF November A. D.. 1900,
at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, and that notice be
given of the tendency OF said application, and
the time and place of hearing thereon, by pub
fishing the same once in some newspaper haV-
ing circulation in said district, and by posting
copy thereof on the public s1gn-post in the
town of Stafford, In said district.
MARCUS B. FISK, Judge.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1900-11-08
2434 1177

Browns (rep.) plurality, 1857.
In 1893 Jackson's (rep.) plurality, 939.
Congressman E. s. Henry of Vernon
to congress for the fourth time
by plurality of 5000.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1900-11-08

NOW that we have all had good rest,
and also as cooler weather is with
us, let us all put forth a little more ener.
gy. You, in trying to make up the
amount 1t has taken during your idle va
cation by economy In the purchasing OF
your household necessaries, and the
CHICAGO GROCERY will do Its
part by making you the lowest possible
prices, as follows:
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1900-11-08

The superior court Of errors last week
handed down a decision in the case of the
Quinebaug Reservoir Co., vs. the town Of
Union and the Hamilton Wooden Co, vs
the town of Union, sustaining the decision
of the superior court, Hon. Ralph %Wheel-
er, judge In favor OF the town. These
cases have been quite extensively noticed
before and have attracted wide attention
both on account of their great Importance
to the town of Union involving large
reduction of the grand list,and among the
legal profession of the state for the DELI
cacy of the legal Questions, involving the
right of the town to tax the vast water
power started in Mashapaug lake. The
companies were represented by Attorney
General Phelps of Rockville and ]. M.
Cochran of Southbridge. States Attorney
Reed Of Stafford Springs and W. A. King
of Willimantic for the town of Union.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1900-11-08

T OST.-A lady's hand pocketbook, with
~ the initial letter &c" on its side. Finder
will Oblige by leaving it at The Press office.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1900-11-08

YlO RENT-Cottage on Grant avenue.
Il Modern improvements.
32tf MISS CELIA HOLT.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1900-11-08
VOTE FOR SENATOR.
VOTE FOR SENATOR

MaxwelPs (rep.) plurality, 565.
In 1898 Haven's (rep. plurality, Ali.
SIXTEENTH DISTRICT.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1900-11-08

What Shall We Have for Dessert?
This question arises in the family every day.
Let us answer it to-day Try Jell-O, a delicious
dessert. Prepared in two minutes. No baking
Add hot water and set to COOL Flavors Lem
on, Orange, Raspberry and Strawberry. At
your grocerS, 10 cents.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1900-11-08

M ANTED.-A middle-aged man on
w farm. Work light, good home Address
2w* Box SO, Staffordville, Conn.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1900-11-08
TWENTY FOURTH DISTRICT.
VOTE FOR SENATOR.
1881

Thompson's (rep.) plurality, 1853.
In 1898 Halls (rep.) plurality, 653.
TWENTY-THIRD DISTRICT.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1900-11-08

USED BY BRITISH SOLDIERS IN AFRICA.
Capt. G. q. Dennison Is we'll known all
over Africa as co nmander of the forces
that captured the famous rebel Galisha.
Under date of Nov 4, 1897 from Vry-
burg, Bechuanaland, he writes: Before
starting on the last campaign bought a
quantity of Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera
and Diarrhoea Remedy, which used my
self when troubled with bowel complaint,
and had given to my men, and in every
case it proved most beneficial"
For sale by G. l.. Keeney, Monson ;
o. P. Allen, Palmer; L. L.. Keith, Three
Rivers.
WANTED-ACTlVE MAN OF GOOD CHAR
acter to deliver and collect in Connecticut for
old established manufacturing wholesale house.
5000 year, sure pay. Honesty more than expe-
rience required. Our reference, any bank in
any city. Enclose self-addressed stamped en-
velope Manufacturers, Third Floor, 334 Dear
born Street, Chicago. ..y 1916
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1900-11-08

CTRAYED or STOLEN.-A black and
~ white bull about year old. MAX LoHsE,
P. O., Stafford Springs. 3w* d Village Hill.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1900-11-08

THO RENT Tenement under Kreisel's
Il Shoe Store j. CARL CONVERSE.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1900-03-09
Savings Department

Ordinary and Term Deposits received
and Interest allowed in accordance
with rules and conditions printed in
pass books, copies Of which may be had
upon application.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1900-03-09
THE YOKOHAMA SPECIE BANK

HEAD OFFICE, YOKOHAMA.
The Banks buys and receives for coll
lection Bills OF Exchange. issues Drafts
and Letters Of Credit and transacts q
general banking business.
Agency Yokohama Specie Bank.
INTEREST ALLOWED.
On fixed deposits for u monts, per
cent per annum.
On fixed deposits for months, 81 per
cent per annum.
On fixed deposits for months, pen
cent per annum.
Interest Allowed by the Head once
at Yokohama.
On current deposits. 2-1O sen per day.
On fixed deposits for u months 81 pen
cent per annum.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1900-03-09
THOMAS B. REED

There are millions of citizens in the
United States who wish that the voice
of Thomas B Reed might be heard in
the national House of Representatives
upon the questions now at issue. This
would be a magnificent opportunity
now forever lost, of striking to the
heart of Imperialism and exposing the
program of canned civilization II
might yet be, men and brethren, now
that that Pandora box is wide open
that Mr.. Reeds name should appear or
a presidential ticket This, of course
upon the theory that it is the unex-
expected which happens.-Sprngfield
Republican.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1900-03-09
FIFTH AVENUE HOTEL.

New Yorks Fifth Avenue Hotel is to
be placed upon the market at public
auction. This is an extraordinary an
nouncement, which causes no end of
speculation as to what may be contem-
plated by men interested in real estate
for no such sale would be thought of
were it not known that the bidding
would be lively. The Fifth Avenue has
been the republican party headquarters
for a generation, and it is also favor
lite hotel for a great many people from
all over the country. It's Hobbies have
been the meeting place of politicians
and business men, and it's service to al
who frequented it has been the best
When it is sold it will be subject to the
four years lease of the present pro
| DTietOrS
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1900-03-09
c. BREWER & Co.. LTD;
Queen st., Honolulu, B, |.
AGENTS FOR

Hawaiian Agricultural Co., Onomea
Sugar Co., Honomu Sugar Co., Wal
Iuku Sugar Co., Waihee Sugar Co.
Makee Sugar Co., Haleakala Ranch
Co., Kapapala Ranch.
Planters Lire San Francisco Packets.
Chas. Brewer e. Co.'s Line of Boston
Packets.
Agents Boston Be ard of Underwriters
Agents Philadelphia Beard OF Under
writer's,
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1900-03-09
Oriental Goods

NEW IMPORTATION OF Silk
Goods, in the piece; SILK Handkerchiefs;
Silk shawls; Decorated Flower Pots;
New Porcelain Cups and Saucers; Tea
and Dinner Sets; Carved Ivory; Rattan
Chairs; Carved sandalwood Boxes.
These Goods are the:Handsomest
In all Honolulu
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1900-03-09
BANK Of HAWAII. LTD.
JUDD BUILDING. FORT ST.
In corporated Under the Laws Of the
Republic Of Hawaii.
CAPITAL, s4OO,OOO.OO
OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS.

ChRs. NJ. Cooke President
p. @. Jones'. ............ Vice-President
@. H. Cooke .................'. CasnleE
r. c. Anterior. Assistant Cashier
Directors-Henry Waterhouse, Tom
May, r. w. Macfarlane, 70. ID. Tenney,
]. A. McCandless.
Solicits the Accounts of Firms, Cor
porations, Trusts, Individually, and will
promptly and carefully attend to all
all business connected with banking
entrusted to It. Sell and Purchase For
eign Exchange, Issue Letters of Credit.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1900-03-09
TEACHERS FOR CUBA.

President Eliot of Harvard, responds
nobly to his country's call in offering to
provide, free of charge, for 1000 Cuban
teachers at the next summer school at
the university
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1900-03-09
New Republic Building, Honolulu 4 |

Fine Book and Commercial Printing
at the Star Office.
Note Heads. Bill Heads, Letter Heads
and all kinds OF Job and Commercial
printing neatly and promptly executed
at the Star ONCE.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1900-03-09
DRAW EXCHANGE ON:

San Franclsco-The Anglo-Califor-
nian Bank, Limited.
Chicago-The Merchants Loan and
Trust Company.
New York.. & w. Seligman & Com
pany.
London-The Anglo Californian Bank,
Limited.
Paris-Societe Generate.
Hamburger. M. Warburg & Com
pany.
Hongkong and Yokohama-The Char
tered Bank of India, Australia and
China.
Australla-The Union Bank of Aus
tralia, Limited.
Canada-Bank Of Montreal.
Berlin-Gebruder Meyer.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1900-03-09

Exchange bought and sold. Letters
Credit issued on all parts of the world.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1900-03-09
THE FIRST AMERICAN BANK
OF HAWAII, LTD.
Incorporated Under the Laws of the
Republic of Hawaii.
Authorized Capital, $1,OOO,OOO
Subscribed Capital, 100000
Paid Up Capital, 100000

OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS:
Cecil Brown ..............Pr President
Mark p. Robinson. ...... Vice-President
w. G. Cooper. ..................C Cashier
e. M. Boyd. Secretary
Directors-Cecil Brown, w. G. Cooper
H. M. Won Holt, Mark P. Robinson and
Bruce Cartwright.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1900-03-09
BISHOP 4 co.
SavingsBank

Until further notice, Savings Depos-
its will be received and interest allow
ed by this Bank at four and one-half
per cent per annum.
Printed copies of the Rules and Reg
ulatlons may be obtained on appllca-
ton.
Office at Bank building on Merchant
street.
BISHOP & co.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1900-03-09
WING Wo CHAN & co.
210-212 Nuuanu Street.
SGhFadeF'S
Wailuku Hotel

Situated at the mouth Of the scenic
wonder of the Islands, the LAO VAL
LEY, Maui. This house is conven-
lent starting point for tourists visiting
the world-famous crater of Haleakala,
the largest extinct volcano In the
world. The house is modern in Its ap-
polntments and genuine home cooking
is provided guests.
MRS. G. D. SCHRADER,
Proprietor.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-04-02
LOCAL Personal.

Mr. w J. Hall of Oakfeld is the guest
of the Pulaski
Mr. j. j. Combs of Tampa is registered
at the Pulaski.
Mr. F. f. Stacer of Lyons IS the guest
of the Screven.
Mr. H. A. Armand of Atlanta is regis
tered at the Pulaski
Mr. E II. Harris of Jacksonville is the
guest of the Pulaski.
Mr. W. F. Cummings of Hampton is the
guest of the Pulaski.
Miss Jessie Neal of Thomson is regis
tered a the De Soto.
Mr. William Bush of Augusta is the
guest of the De Soto.
Mr. S. G. Lang of SandeFsville is the
guest of the Screven.
Mr.. Il H. Evans of Valdosta is the
guest of the Screven.
Mr. John NJ. Hawkins, Jr., of Atlanta, is
the guest OF The Screven
Mr. NJ. ]. Paxton of Folkston registered
at the SCreven yesterday.
Mr. and Mrs. Roland Ellis of Macon are
the guests of the De Soto.
Mr.. A. f. Harper of McDonough was
among Yesterdays arrivals at the Pulas-
Mr. G. w. Brown of Columbus was
among the arrivals at the Pulaski yester-
day.
Mr.. c. s. Campbell of Waycross was
among the arrivals at the Pulaski yester-
day.
Mr. H. w. Seares of Palm Beach was
among yesterdays arrivals at the De
Soto.
Mr. Paul Jones of Liberty county was
among the arrivals at the Pulaski yes
terday.
Mr. j.. d. Roddenberg of Folkston was
IN the city yesterday and stayed at the
Screven.
Mr.. Charles o. higgins of Blackshear
was among the arrivals at the Pulaski
yesterday.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-04-02
sIzEMoRE WAS NOT DEAD.
Grave Had Been Dug when the Po-
lice stopped Funeral. q

Columbia. S. c., April lon Friday
morning Pinckney Sizemore, 80 years old,
married. collapsed in the office Of Magis-
trate Mauldin in Greenville, and before
doctors could reach him, was pronounced
dead.
The body was removed to his home and
there a ooroner's jury assembled, viewed
the remains and on the statement of the
doctors. rendered a verdict of death from
heart failure The funeral was set for
Saturday afternoon. The grave was dug,
the mourners had assembled and the body
was about 10 be inferred, when dhe police
appeared and ordered a postponement
The body was taken home and test
made. which confirmed the suspicion that
the man was not dead. The police had
been informed by DIR. w. j. Bramlett
that he did not believe shat Sizemore was
dead. and this caused their summary ac-
ton. The man, while having the appear
ance Of death, so far as the face was con-
cerned, had a warm body, and breathing
could be detected by the use of a mirror
al the mouth. The jaws We're set and the
pupils of che eye unresDonsive to light,
but the joints are as supple as in life.
Members of Sizemores family are in a
most nervous state and the doctors are
doing everything to further heart action.
No burial will take place until the evil
dences of death have become unmistaka-
bic.