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The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1900-02-21

The Inter. .denominational S. S. Con
veutioD, of South Carolina, will convene
in the Methodist Church here, March
10th to 22d. There will be number of
workers here from all over the whole
State, besides some from outside. Mr..
B. Il. Jacobs, of Chicago, Chairman
OF the Committee to select tho Inter-dc
nominational lesson, will be here and
will make number of addresses during
the Convention. The executive commit
tee is doing all in its power to make this
the best Convention ever held.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1900-02-21
Volcanic ErmptiOnS

Are grand, but Skin Eruptions
rob life of joy. Bucklen's Arnica
Salve cures them, also old, run.
ming and fever sores, ulcers, boils,
felons, corns, warts, cuts, bruises
burns, chopped hands, chilblains.
Best Pile cure on earth. Drives
out pains and aches Only 25 cents
q box. Cure guaranteed. Sold
by The Laurens Drug Co.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1900-02-21
Bismnrck'S Iron Nerve

Was the result of his splendid
health. Indomitable will and
tremendous energy are not found
where Stomach, Liver, Kidneys
and Bowels are out of order. If
yor wart these qualities and the
success they bring, use DR.. Kings
New Life Pills. They develop
every power Of brain and body
25 cents at Laurens Drug Co.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1900-02-21
Gardeners.

The sooner Irish potatoes are in the
ground now the better. Get your
mulch ready on the ground for them
Mulching will save the crop if it is
dry spring. AS not much farm work
can be done in this liquid weather, it
Is good time to get humus together,
clean up the trash piles and all rub
Dish ready to be hauled out.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1900-02-21
"HOnest Clay"

Honest Clay is o standard bred
stallion of good record, weighs
LOO pounds and age S years.
Color, coal black. Will be on ex-
hibition at Laurens Salesday. Will
do the season at Eden, or where
wanted. Insurance $1,000.
j. r. WILLIS,
Eden, s. G..
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1900-02-21
Supervisors.

Gov. McSweeney has apIBintSd he
following as the SupervisorA of Regis
tration for this cnunty: NIB Wood,
w. j. Anderson, w. l.. Cukningham.
Mr.. Wood is OF Sullivan Vownship,
Anderson OF Waterloo aud SJunninP-
ham of Laurens, the last bell g also az
inCum bent
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1900-02-21
The Legislature passed the Bill an.

The Legislature passed the Bill ap.
propriating $4,000 for a monument to
the braves of Kcrshaw's great brigade
on the Chickamauga field We in
spected but day ago a veteran hat
worn by veteran T. j. Duckett, Co. |,
3rd S. G. on that field. 1t Is marked
with two bullet holes in the crest OF
the crown and the hat is q unique felt
and nobody would question It's Con.
federate make.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1900-02-21

We are Offering unheard of
values in shoes this week in order
to make room for spring goods.
We have cut the price so they will
have to go.
j. E. Minter a. Bro
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1900-02-21

Remember in buying your gar
den seed get them fresh for old
seed may not come up. You can
feel safe in buying of us as we had
no old seed to carry over, and all
our packages have 1900 printed
upon them. See to it that 1900 is
printed cn each packages.
Palmetto Drug Co.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1900-02-21

We are offering just such values
in Clothing as we have advertised
III Shoes, SO we can fit you up all
around during this cut sale.
j. e. Minter q Bro.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1900-02-21

Don't you know that it cost
money to advertiser Haven't
tried it, have you? But the way
our trade is growing we don't
mind telling you about our new
spring furniture. 1t pays us.
S. M. & Z. H. Wilkes q Co.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1900-02-21

A white granite dish, 1 foot
long we are selling OH our 10 cents
counter? Can you buy it for less
than 20 cents. Fry some other
stores and see.
s. M. g. T.. Fl. Wilkes e. Co.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1900-02-21

We are proud Of our beautiful
line of fancy "Klondyke" enamel
and gold sets, consisting of butter
and sugar dish cream pitcher
spoon holder, colors blue and am
ber at IS cents.
S. M. & r. II. Wilkes & Co.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1900-02-21

In it's 'snap-shops" Of the Bryan
meeting The State says:
NO one enjoyed the speech more
than did Col. j. ID, NJ. Shaw, OF Law
rens.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1900-02-21

The famous Jenness Miller shoes
for ladies are now on sale at Da-
Wis, Roper & Co.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1900-02-21

Our spring line of fancy shirts
will soon arrive.
Davis. Roper & Co.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1900-02-21

Mr.. Carroll Nance. a son of Mr.. and
Mrs. r.. ID. Nance, OF Cross Hill, and a
rising young merchant was married on
last Wednesday to Miss Norma Moore,
the accomplished daughter of Mr..
John Moore, Of Ninety.six Immedi-
ately after the ceremony Mr.. Nance
left with his bride for Atlanta.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1900-02-21

BEAMS patent ventilating shoes
for men are now on sale at Davis,
Roper & Co.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1900-02-21

Don't buy your spring hat until
you have seen the celebrated line
made by Jno. B. Stetson. Sold
only by Davis, Roper & Go.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1900-02-21
NOTICE.

For SALE-Desirabl residence and
lot on Main Street, known as Mrs.
Clarke's boarding house, in the city
OF Laurens, SC. Terms easy. Apply to
JNO. A. BARKSDALE,
President of National Bank.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1900-02-21

Editor Parrott, OF Clinton, is in the
city.-The State, 10th inst.
Clinton is no 'mean city"-one Of
the best towns in the state, indus
trially, educationa'ly and commercl.
cally But 1t is Editor PARROT, of
Laurens, OF the Laurens County News.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1900-02-21

If you want a pair of good shoes
for a little money go to o. b.
Simmons.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1900-02-21

We are in receipt of the initial num-
ber of Progress" a weekly published
at Union, Allan Nicholson, Publisher,
u. j. Carter, Editor. The first mum
Der is forceful, and the venture we,wish
success, cordially welcoming it to our
list Of weekly visitors.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1900-02-21

Like Porous Plasters our GUS
toners stick to us for the good we
do them. Are you one of our
flock.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1900-02-21

Rev. Jodie Martin, who recently
moved to Due West from Laurens
county preached in the A. v. p.
church Sabbath afternoon. We hope
to have the pleasure of hearing him
again. Press and Banner.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1900-02-21

If you want pair of kid gloves
in white, grey, tan or black you
can get them.
O Il Simmons
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1900-02-21
EDITOR or THE ADvERTIsrp s.,

EDITOR OF THE ADVERTISER, SIR
am looking for the hcirs OF James
g. Minor and Braddock Nyle, who
are supposed to have lived in your
state about 1910. Any information
will be received with thanks.
Yours Truly,
Henry Malmgren,
Box 623, Houston, Texas.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1900-02-21

You can get what you want in
embrOideries at O. B. Simmons.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1900-02-21
FACTS PERSONAL
AND BRIEF NOTES OF RECENT
EVENTS.
Mr.. w. w. Ball is in Charleston.

|
Captain j. r. Minter visited Column
| bia last week.
Col; j, ID. M. Shaw spent a few days
in Columbia last week.
Hon. d. Wade Anderson, of Water
100, was In the city on Satu. day
Mrs; j.. G. Mabry, of Mt. Gallagher,
spent last Thursday in the city.
Mr.. j. >. Switzer and bride spent
sunday with relatives at Woodruff.
Mr.. M. II. Simpson, of Gross Hill,
was in the city Wednesday.
Mr.. j. N. Wright, of Lisbon, was on
the streets last Friday.
Mr.. Rhott Coleman, of Spartanburq.
was In the city last week
Mrs. G. w. Bailey of Clinton, spent
last week with Mr. and Mrs. j. r. Lit
tie.
Several interesting communications
reached US too late for this issue OF
the ADVERTISER.
Mr.. G. II. Roper will probably at
tehd the National Biblical Congress
which meets in Washington in MAY.
Mr.. Floyd Henderson, of Jackson
vie, Alabama, spent last week with
relatives in town
Mr.. A. NJ. Withers, of Columbia, was
In the city last week in attendance
upon Court.
Attorney Jas, b. Park of Greenwood,
was IN the city looking after the inter
iest OF clients at court last week.
Mrs. ]. 7. Johnson has returned to
spartan otirg alter visit to Mr.. and
4 Mrs. II. w. Anderson.
y Mr.. S. j. Simpson, of Spartanburp,
was in the city attending Court last
Friday.
Hon, j. VIM. Stokes sends us copy
OF his "bill to extend free delivery OF
mail along star routes.n
Our Legislators were afraid of BIZ
hnnlal Sessions and Broad Tires. Our
legislature needs broadening.
The Charleston Committee that
went up to Columbia and captured
Bryan wore American silver dollars as
badges. 1t was exceedingly Bland
+ p. Minter and A. G. Todd bright
Laurcns boys of the South Carolina
College, were OF the committee who
secured Bryan to address the students.
Call at this office and get q sample
copy OF American Agriculturist, and
remember 1T goes with The ADvER-
TISNR at $l,35 for year
Louis Simkins, Marion Norman
and Robert Simkins spent few days |
with Mr.. l.. w. Simkins in Columbia |
last week.
Rev. M. L. Roper, the brilliant |
young divine OF Canton, Ohio, has ac- |
cepted the call recently extended to /!
him by the Spartanburg Baptist |
church.
Representatives j. II. Wharton, l.. |
w. Simkins and G. p. Smith, Senator |
Wallace are at home again, the delib-
eratlons of the States lawmakers |
having reached conclusion.
Our neighboring town of Woodruffs
is to have cotton factory. Mr.. Aug.
W; Smith, of Abbeyille, Mr.. Wyatt
Aiken and Supt. a. w. Anderson, of |
the G. & w. @. railroad are announced |
in the daily papers as pushing the en-
terprise along.
The Woman's Auxiliary of the Eps-
copal chV,asgsss',eye issued cards to
81: g.: =: !: S.: S: : !:
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1900-02-21

Biz lime of new Embn'OiGH-
cries j just received, Eret-
tiest ever i'm Laurems, and
the price is right. Come and
see them.
O, 3. Simmons.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1900-02-21

If you need a.
get any style you
at o. B. Simmons.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1900-02-21
SAID TO BE ALUM POISONING.
Serious cases of illness reported from
the use of impure baking powder.

'ooIiOuS CdScS vi Illness reported from
the use of impure baking powder.
JOhnstown Penn, Tribune.
The poisoning of the Thomas family,
of Thomas Mill, Somerset Co., four
members of which were reported to
have been made dangerously i'll by
impure baking powder used in mixing
buckwheat cakes, has been furth,,s. ipa,-.
'vesrrgSreo. -'-----'--
The original can with the remainder
of the baking powder left over after
mixing the cakes was secured by DR..
Critchfield. The powder had been
bought at a neighboring country store
and was one OF the low priced brands.
DR.. Critchtield said the patients had
the symptoms Of alum poisoning. As
the same kind OF baking powder is
sold In many city groceries, as we'll as
country stores, Dr.Critchfield thought
1T important that chemical examina-
tion should be made to determine its
ingredients. He therefore transferred
the package of powder to DR.. Schill, of
this city, for analysis. DR.. Schill's re-
port Is as follows
| certify that have examined chemi-
cally the sample of <. baking
powder forwarded to me by DR. Critch-
field. The specimen contained alum
DR.. Francis Schill, Analyst.
Alum is used in the manufacture Of
the lower priced baking powers. 1t is
mineral poison, and for this reason
the sale OF baking powers containing
1T is In MANY cities prohibited
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1900-02-21

copal chu,,,.... have issuc1 cards 70
reception )lns8a.n,a crs and the
t'. oD, " III s. ii, TN lloue', pc
'"o0N ON I.| S & s y" evening
Superyi s. 81; he G.. e. w.
G.. railroa IS ss; ?, !. s. ;$ lad car near
Fountain ~, nd broke n
leo He 'z - VA is home in
LaIrens. a '< M doing as
,'oi,, fuI y IS s "''o' ~
p"'n'"' an s
In the ca 4 = IS q # y & * IAv AGAINST
Sher;If Met ((s4 II <i'i{ ,S'S TTomn.
,on. Jailer( = q II & - MARSHALL
Smith. of \. damages
for treatmel s s. Nest tho
case BEING c 3 sS Plaintitf
not being re {. .' ,'ss:I'; IS e a non
9u,C s;i ~ Is IS Il :, ;o;. Pal
vnLa,, vrGn 90 81 81 IS s. o'i0'Vy
'0 8
Cards were e s y n few
davs ago to t(} 4. IS S 81: k Min
ME Earle Chi s. i 1| Ahomas
II. Barrett, OH k<$ s ~ ,lr. Bar
rett, who is q s. 81 or Is a
nephew of Mai =, & IA I,au
rens and has ay & )iends
and relatives Ill ~. = - - s<>>fk3c has
s Il
Mrs. j. u. 49, = the
North this wee q l;Sss =. 5 Apur-
chase the large 3 - q s. e of
millinery whlc 2 81 s. les.
Mrs. Adams vii s., 5 & !; eks
in Baltimore al, S = = s. 'S. + 4 will
look we'll after US
toners. s. 2<|a 1 s. A
Z Rs s b {
MISS sara kn W 3 a zee
Will be heard at s, Il II s S. IN
23rd inst. 1t Is u IA S s & - ss N s
knight, who ha s <# "a Q
winter quietly &lSS 81 = +; Z 4 =
Barksdale's, will 81 s 4,
concert tour in W 'z <<(z ,5z &
less win great apII{ L s 3E}
S IS l.55
"A lreight train = 81 IS &
lima ana NortnernE 32z i ES|) ID +
ment near Scnno - 43' < s. .|'
me engine was tn a s s ||' !
teen cars, large ~ 81 81
1%ers, were sm2sh = s :
me fireman was kl ) |' s 3 z(|9
thro"n from N. = 4 o. > a
seriously ih1ureo 81 |l} s
uucCor ana nag y s9 IS
rhou,o. =
can"gJ;a on", ano noS IS s s. ~ +
@PIi Hi ar, ~, ), iione ,iont,,
a. n ~ "a H. -, ,eIgu Ia 3|| S . : q Z s
III" Ty CnI lectprnr Ipra% waS mo 4.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1900-02-21

Louis Simkins, Marion Norman
and Robert Simkins spent few days
with Mr.. l.. w. Simkins in Columbia
last week.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1900-02-21

S. M. & e. II Wilkes Il Co.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1900-02-21

Rev. NJ. L. Roper, the brilliant
young divine OF Canton, Ohio, has &C
cepted the call recently extended to
him by the Spartanburg Baptist
church
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1900-02-21

BlshOp Capers vi
Episcopal church all
evening, Rev. j. G.
vile, will preach t
Rev. Edward Nicer
on FRIDAY evening
Capers, OF Anderson
ing. AT four-thirty
noon a short childre
held and addresses
j. w. @. Johnson,
Rev. j. M. Magrude
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-07-10

gress which have kept the taxes high
and which threaten a perpetuation of
the oppressive war levy. We oppose
the accumulation of surplus to be
squandered in bare-faced frauds upon
the taxpayers, as the shipping subsidy
bill, which under a false pretense is
fostering American ship-buiiding and
putting unearned millions into the
pockets of favorite contributors to the
republican campaign fund.
"We favor reduction and speedy
repeal of the war taxes and "a return
to the time-honored democratic policy
of state economy in government eSpen-
diture, believing that our most cherish
cd institutions are in great peril and
that every existence of our constitu-
tional republic is at stake and that the
decision now to be rendered will deter
mine whether or no our children are
to enjoy those blessings and provisions
of free government which have made
the United States great, prosperous and
honored.
eve earnestly ask for the foregoing
declaration of principles the hearty
support of the liberty-loving American
people, regardless of previous party at
fliations.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-07-10

net, believing the elevation of Ameri-
can laborers will bring with it increas-
ed production and increased prosperity
to our country at home and our COM
merce abroad.
''We are proud of the courage and
fidelity of the American soldiers and
sailors in all our wars; we favor iber-
al pensions to them and their depend
ents./
"We reiterate the position taken in
the Chicago platform of 1896 that the
fact of enlistment and service be deem
ed conclusive evidence against disease
or disability before enlistment.
"We favor the immediate construc-
ton, ownership and control of the Nj
caragua canal by the United States and
denounce the insincerity of the plan of
the national republican platform for
an isthmian canal in the face of the
failure of the republican majority to
pass the bill pending in congress. We
condemn the Hay-Pauncefote treaty as
a surrender of American rights and in
ferests and not to be tolerated by the
American people.
"We denounce the failure of the re-
publican party to carry out it's pledges
and grant statehood to the territories
of Arizona, New Mexico and Oklahoma.
We promise the people of those Terri
tories immediate statehood and home
rule during their condition as terrific.
ries and we favor home rule and ter
ritorial form of government for Alas
ka and Porto Rico.
I'VE favor an intelligent system OF
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-07-10
No Right to ugliness.

The woman who is lovely in face.
form and temper will always have
friends, but one who would be attract
i've must keep her health. If she is
weak, siclsly and all run down, she will
be nervous and irritable. If she has
constipation or lSidIey trouble, her
impure blood will cause pimples,
blotches, skin eruptions and wretch
ed complexion. Electric Bitters is the
best medicine in the world to regulate
stomach, liver and kidneys and to puri-
fly the blood. 1t gives strong nerves,
bright eyes, smooth, velvety skin, rich
complexion. 1t will make cookbook
i'm, charming woman of a rundown
invalid. Only so cents at Clark g. Mol-
ison's drug store. u
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-07-10

improving the arid lands of the west
and the storing of waters for the pur-
pose of irrigation and holding such
lands for actual settlers.
eve favor a continuance of the
strict enforcement of the Chinese ex-
clusion law and its application to the
same classes of all Asiatic races.
Jefferson said: Peace, commerce
and honest friendship with all nations;
but entangling alliances with none
We approve this wholesome doctrine
and earnestly protest against the re-
publican departure which has involved
us in so-called politics, including the
diplomacy of European intrigue and
land grabbing of Asia; we especially
condemn the ill-concealed republican
alliance with England which must
mean discrimination against another
friendly nation which has already
stifled the nations voice, while liberty
is being strangled in. America.
Pro-Boer Declaration.
Relieving in the principles of self
government and reject as did our fore
fathers, the claim of monarchy, we
view with Indignation the purpose OF
England to overwhelm with force the
South African republic. Speaking as
we do for theeentire American nation
the republican officeholders and for all
free men everywhere, we extend oul
sympathy to the heroic Burghers il
their effort to maintain liberty and in
dependence.
1--WE denounce the lavish appropria'
tons of the recent republican con
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-07-10
sHooTING AT HUmEsroN.
John Linch Killed While Drunk and
Rahinlin1 Arrest.

Humeston, July O. Special. About
Z o'clock Wednesday evening, John
Linch, commonly known as "Snipe"
Linch, was shot by an officer. Linch
was drunk and the officers were trying
to arrest him. He went back of the
livery barn, the officers following.
Linch drew revolver to shoot Officer
Black when another officer struck
Linch's hand causing the shot to
enter the ground. s Linch raised his re,
volver to shoot again when one of thu
officers shot, striking Linch under thu
eye. He died in five minutes. The body
was taken to the furniture store where
an inquest will be held.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-07-10

to issue all money, whether coin or
paper and to &estow upon national
banks the power to issue and control
the volume of paper money for their
own benefit. A permanent national
bank currency, secured by government
bonds, must have permanent debt to
rest upon and if the bank currency
is to increase with the population and
business, the debt must also increase.
The republican currency scheme there
fore is scheme for fastening upon the
taxpayers perpetual growing debt for
the benefit of the banks.
"We oppose this private corporation
paper circulated as money but without
legal tender qualities, and demand the
retirement of national bank notes as
fast as government paper, or as silver
certificates can be substituted for them.
''VVe favor an amendment to the fed
eral constitution providing for the cleo
ton of United States senators by di-
rect vote of the people, and favor di-
rect legislation wherever practicable.
"We are opposed to government by
injunction; we denounce the blacklist
and favor arbitration as means of set
Ting disputes between corporations
and their employees.
Department of Labor Favored.
"In the interest of American labo,
and the uplifting of workingmen as
! the cornerstone of prosperity of our
country, we recommend that congress
create department of labor in charge
of secretary with seat in the cabi
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-07-10
Fire nj Bentonsport.

Bentonsport, July 6.-(Special)-H.
J. Robinson's restaurant was DESTROYED
by fire at o'clock this morning. The
fire was caused by the exploding OF a
fire cracker in the building.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-07-10

at with pleasure benefit
sYeu kindly advised take Or Perces and Golden
three different doctors them said would without
have die will die
and walk the kitchen and back would bed
read of his wonderful him for
Prescription
Medical
taking
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side all
and could hardly anything
canned ory bounds Wa the aat up months wah 1
began taking your medicines Tin August and now am up to usual weight
and I What makes YOU peeSsh? What You YOU
your afflicted friends to-day
feel
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The currency Queslion..

''We denounce the currency bill, en-
acted at the last session of congress as
a step forward in the republican pol
icy, which aims to discredit the sover-
eign right of the national government
The St. Louis Republic., 1900-08-21
LOVE LED TO A TRAGEDY.
Suitor for Texas Girls Hand Killed
Her Father.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Dallas. Tex. Aug. DAT Blooming Grove,
in Navarro County, about fifty miles south
Of Dallas, last night, H. r. Chipley was
shot to death In the principal street of
the village. in the presence Of large
number of witnesses, by James McGann.
Intense excitement was caused by the
killing. McGann was arrested
The cause of the shooting is said to be
that McGann. who is 80 years old, Is In love
with Chipley's 14-year-old daughter. Chip
ley, it Is claimed, refused to permit him to
marry the girl.
McGann walked up to where Chipley was
standing with other men and opened fire
on him with pistol. He fired five times
and every bullet took effect. One passed
through Chipley's head, another struck him
in the neck breaking II. and three others
struck him in the breast.
Both men had lived many years at
Blooming Grove, were well educated and
of good standing in the community. Chip
ley, who was 40 years old, owned farm
near Blooming Grove and was the pro-
prietor Of the village blacksmith shop. Nc
Gam Is the son of a farmer and has been
filling the position of night watchman at
the Blooming Grove Oil Mills. City Mar
shall Dodd hurried his prisoner to Cor
sicana, the county seat, where he Is now
in Jail. McGann refuses to make any kind
Of statement. He was to have been given
an examining trial tomorrow. but because
of illness Of one Of the court officials the
hearing has been postponed for one week.