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The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1900-01-17
ABBEVILLE JUST MISSED
BY A ROARING STORM.
Many Houses in Country Bio wn
Down and One Man Killed.
Thunder and Lightning Ac
compartments.
Special to The State.

Abbevllle, Jan 12.-This vicini>
ty was visited by perhaps the
severest storm in its history last
night. 1t was clustering weather
with occasional showers all day
long and was unusually warm for
the season. Shortly after dark
the skies were nearly clear but IL
a little while laundering was
heard with quite display of
electricity; in a few moments
heavy clouds gathered and a deep
roaring sound like train of cars
was heard. 1t was heavy storm
passing through the outskirts of
our city in a northeasterly dircc-
tion. 1t seems, from reports this
morning that the stolm passed
the farm of Miss Ellen Gray, near
WarrsntOn, where it did much dam
age to the barns and outbuildings
it then paased the lantati0n of Nj
II Wilson, where it blew down
his barn, stables and three negro
cabins and killed negro man,
then to the plantations of j b
Ferguson and L + Furguson, ON
both of whose places it blew down
barns, cribs and outhOuSes. The
next point in the storm's ) course
was the place of Il q Sprott,
about one mile from the court
house on Main street, where some
outh0uses were damaged \ waG>
on body belonging to MIR. Sprott
was taken up and hurled against
the gable of Dispenser Calvert $
house doing considerable damage
besides other injury the residence
received. Harrisburg was the
next place the storm struck, some
damage in the meantime having
been done the buildings on the
place Of Mrs. w A Smith, where
a number of negro houses were
rnrOored or blown down. Several
houses were blown down.on Green
vile street, beyond the branch
near the one mile post. The last
heard from The storm near this
place was on the Roach farm,
where n harm and two outhouscs
were demolished and two mules
killed.
Several houses we're unroofed
while the occupants slept and with
those that were blown down a
number of negroes are houseIess
today.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1900-01-17
PROHIBITIONlSTS TO ENTEE
THE RACE.
They Win Call a Convention and
Name Il Ticket. t.-Addres to be
Issued.
The State, 18th inst.

Representative prohibitionists
OF the State met last night in the
supreme court library room, and
as a result the prohibitionists in
the State legislature have been
left to act in accordance with their,
best judgment when measures re-
lating to the liquor question arise.
The prohibitionists seem to think
that they have nothing to expect
from the general assembly at this
session that will be beneficial to
their cause, and it is not expected
that a prohibition measure will be
! introduced.
The chief result of last night s
conference was embodied in the
following resolution, this being
the only action taken:
Resolved, That j + Brunson, +
II Hyatt, j A Hoyt, jeremiah
Smith, Waddy G Thomson, E D
Smith and J S Motfett are ap-
, pointed to prepare an address to
the people of South Carolina, set
ting forth the work and issues be-
fore us, and to plan and perfect
an organization of the prohibitions
lists for the coming campaign.
Resolved, That the committee
be authorized TO fill any vacancies
that may occur.
1t is understood and SO stated
by one Of the members of the con.
ference that this is but u prelimi.
nary step to the calling of State
convention, the nomination of q
State ticket and the making of q
stralghtout fight in the Democrat.
ic primary this year for State pro.
hilton.
Those present last night dis
cusscd the situation in all it's
phases, bat there was no effort
made TO arrive at any general
plan of procedure to accomplish
results at the present session OF
the legislature.
There were about 40 gentlemen
present, including several senators
and some 10 or Is members of
the house. State chairman A G
Jones presided. Col Hoyt, Mr.
Brunson, the Rev Messrs j O
Wilson, Z ID Mann and + G
Watson, Mr. TJ taM)tte and Mr.
j f Boggs were among the well,
known prohibitinnists there.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1900-01-17
j AMES III CARLISLE IN
TENDS TO RESIGN.
From Presidency of Woford Col
lege to Take Effect in June.
Special to The State.

Special to The State.
Spartanburg, Jan 13.-James
II Carlisle, LII. ID who has been
president of WotTord college since
1875, will positively resign this
position and retire from the head
of this historic institute after
June, 1900. This session will be
his last. DR. Carlisle has care
fully considered the matter and
feels that this step is the best, as
his duties are more Confning to
his advanced age. 1t is not his
intention, however, TO sever his
connection with the college entire
ly, and he will doubtless accent
some chair after this session. DR.
Carlisle has signiied the board of
trustees of his intention, and the
move is due to no friction or dis.
agreement.
DR.. Carlisle has been connected
with Wotford college since 1854.
His first work was the filling of
the chair of mathematics What
his individuality and character and
ability have accomplished in the
education of hundreds of men of
the country is too we'll known to
describe. The fact that he has
definitely decided to relineuish the
control of the institution of learn
ing which for almost half a cen
tory has been quickened and en-
livened and brought out to its
fullest extent for good work and
results by his untirlng labors will
be received as very sad news by
the people Of the entire State and
many outside. The only conso>
lation to be derived from the
matter is that it is not his lnten-
ton to separate from the college
entirely.
The question as to his successor
is the vaguest speculation.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1900-01-17
$3.50 PER ANN VI.
MORE CIRCUITS.
Representative Moss Introduces n
Bill Providing for Them.
The State, 18th inst.

The State, 18th inst.
Mr.. Moss yesterday introduced Il
IN the house bill to provide for
10 judicial circuits instead of s as
at present.
His arrangement of the counties
into circuits is almost IDENTICAL
with the bill before the house last
year, the counties of Dorchester
and Bet kelley beng the only ones
changed.
The bill provides that
The counties of Charleston and
Dorchester shall constitute the
First circuit.
The counties of Aiken, Barn
well, Hampton and Beaufort shall
constitute the Second circuit.
The counties of Sumter, Flor
ence, Clarendon, Williamsburg
and Georgetown shall constitute
the Third circuit.
The counties of Chesterfield,
Marlboro, Darlington, Marion and
Horny shall constitute the Fourth
circuit.
The counties of Richland, Lex
ington, Saluda and EdgefieId shall
constitute the Fifth circuit.
The counties Fairfield, Chester.
Lancaster, kershaw and York
shall constitute the Sixth circuit.
The counties of SpartanDurg,
Union AID Cherokee shall consti-
stute the Seventh circuit.
The counties of Newbcrry,
Greenwood, AbbeviIIe and An
derson shall constitute the Eighth
circuit
The counties of Orangeourg,
Bamberg, Berkeley and Collcton
shall constitute the Ninth circuit.
The counties of Grcenville, ,Oco-
nee, Pickens and Laurens shall
constitute the Tenth circuit.
The solicitor of the present
Eighth circuit shall be the solicitor
of the new Tenth circuit until the
next general election.
The'present judges and solicitors
shall be the judges and solicitors
of the respective circuits in which
they reside until their terms of
, Office expire.
The governor is hereby author
ized and requiaed to appoint So
licltors for the Eighth and Ninth
circuits, who shall hold their of,
fees until the next general cleo
non, and they shall receive the
same salaries As the other SO lei
tors.
That circuit judges to be elected
at the present session Of the gen
eraI assembly for the Ninth and
Tenth judicial circuits, who shall
hold their Offices for four years,
and until the election and qualif-
cation of their successors.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1900-01-17
Struck Dumb.

"Mr Charles West, Of Ohio, "
says the Cincinnati Enquirer,
"was playing game of cards and
his last dollar was staKed. As the
cards were being dealt out he re-
marked; IF the queen of hearts
turns up again | hope to God that
| may never speak again To
his consideration the fatefuI card
turned up. He attempted to ut
ter an oath, but found that he
could not articulate above a whis
per. He has tried various rene.
dial agents, but mp to the present
time he has not regained his voice
Many of the frier ds of Mr.
West look upon hif aflliction as a
visitation from Cod" What
ever may be thought of the Incl.
dent it is not a solitary one. -
News and Courier.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1900-01-17
to them, compared with what they

to them, compared with what they
have been used to.
Southern States can not spend d
a few dollars better than in an
effort to draw some of these new
immigrants this way. 1t is likely
hat more than 10O,O of them
will come this year. The total
population of the country is 2,
500, 900.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1900-01-17

Notice to Debtors and Creditors
of Il VI. Plylcr, Deceased.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1900-01-17
LANCASTER AND CHI LESTER
RAILWAY.
Schedule IN effect Dec II, 1899.
(pally except Sunda'

WE~TDUUND EASTBOUND.
Nos. II tud l6 Nos 7 and Is
\ NJ. p VI. A N. = s.
7A7 . 90 Ar Chester Nv 10 80 s lC
72l ) 10 Ri"hhurg II 10 S47
: II ass Bascumbville IL 80 S 81
6 81 436 Fort Lawn IL SO 9lG
6 80 4 90 Ly Lancaster Arl2 80 9 &C
Ne. II leaving l.aucasrer $50 am.
makes close connection ~ Chester
with SOU, h.rn KrIiway No So fol
Charlotte aud points north; and Sea
board Air Line Atlanta Specialp
for Atlantis and points west Also
with caro- ina and Northwestern Rail-
way No 10 for enoir y. G., and in
termediate points and southern Rail
way No 33 for co umbi atd points
sOu,h
No. II leaving Chester 1880 a m
connects win southern Railway No
80 from Columbia and 'ornIS south:
Sab .nr'! IL Line " ,tlanta SpeciaIn
from northern and eastern pOruts and
southern Railway No 33 { North-
ern and las ern points, It" IA Tan
canter with = IL q f. fprt 4 burg
NJ. rs lravluy Laucas rr ! OUp m
co"uects ~ Lane ,>irr wi t. = AGE
f'om amdeu amt Marion a q south.
ern Rai,w y N "a at hester for
harIot ct d uoint, uor,h
~" J enNing 'h.Srcr $40 y m.
conn cls at hester with southern
R'I'"a\ n "a from o,u npia aud
ppints snutn
IA = n r. TIL. Gen Pass. ACT
LEROY -PRING-, President.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-08-21

to take depositions; and said commits
sIoner may deputize any uninterested
person to serve subpoenaes upon wit
nesses, who shall be summoned in the
same manner and paid the same fees
as witnesses before a county court, but
for this purpose persons are not require
ed to leave the vicinity of their resi-
dence or place Of business; and any per-
son or owner, operator, manager or les.
see of any mine, factory, workshop,
warehouse, elevator, foundry, machine
shop, manufacturing or other Industrial
establishment, or any agent or employe
of such owner, operator, manager or
lessee who shall refuse said commits
sioner admission therein for the purpose
of inspection, or who shall, when re-
quested by him, willfully neglect or re-
fuse to furnish to him any statistics or
other information relative to his law
full duties which may be in their pos
session or under their control, or WHIT
shall willfully neglect or refuse, for
thirty days, to answer questions by cir
cular or upon personal application, or
who shall knowingly answer any such
questions untruthfully, or who shall re-
fuse to obey the subpoenas and give
testimony according to the provisions
or this act shall, for every such willful
neglect or refusal, be deemed guilty Of
a misdemeanor, and upon conviction
thereof shall be punished by fine OF
not less than fifty nor more than five
hundred dollars.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-08-21
IN GREAT DANGER
Was Rex McSweeney by Getting
Nail In His Wind
pipe.

AS Rex, the only son of John Nc
Sweeney. Of Wooster, was driving some
nails in his fathers barn, he tried to an
swer a question put to him by one of
his companions, says the Wooster Re-
publican. He had an eight penny wire
nail in his mouth at the time, and when
he raised his head the nail slipped down
his throat. He realized that it was
important that he should have the at
tention Of surgeon, and it was but a
short time until he was in a conveyance
and being whirled down town. He was
taken to the Office Of a physician, where
a hurried consultation was held. Rex
knew the nail had gone down head first.
1t was decided best to give him treat
ment to cause the steel to pass through
the bowels. He was taken home.
Shortly after dinner Rex felt sick at
his stomach and at the same time was
seized with slight spell of coughing.
A moment later he felt a tickling in his
throat and reached into his mouth. He
was able to get hold Of the nail and
drew it out Of the windpipe, where 1t
had lodged.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-08-21
WANTS INFORMATION.
NJ. d. RatchtOrd Sends Out Q
Circular to Labor
Unions.

Labor Commissioner M. d. Ratch-
ford has issued bulletin with the idea
of securing statistics, based upon fig-
ures furnished by secretaries Of labor
unions. Mr.. Ratchford In his address,
says that the report Of the bureau for
the current year will contain totals,
averages and deductions from the re-
turns made. which should be a source
of great information and value, espe-
cially to the labor unions. Further
more. 1t should be noted that the oppor-
tunity hereby given the labor unions
to make returns directly to the state
is one which they have not previously
enjoyed. as returns heretofore have
been made exclusively by the employ
ers.
Mr.. Ratchford also quotes the law
under which the matter is asked for. a.
follows:
Section 800. This commissioner shall
have power to send for persons and pa
pers, to examine witnesses under oath,
to take depositions, to cause them 10
be taken by others by law authorised
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-08-21
McDONALDSVILLE NEWS.
McDonaldsville, Aug. IA.

McDonaldsville, Aug. IA.
The Metz reunion was held at the
Samuel Metzs residence on Saturday.
There was large gathering. ~
The Shaffer reunion was held at the
Sichtemvaller home, north of town, on
Saturday. An enjoyable time was had.
Jacob Braucher contemplates build
ing a new house south Of town.
Mr.. Sammy Moose began making
cider this week. Chas. Keck Is run
ming the press for him.
Charles Shenkin. one Of A. ]. Pauls
skaters, was seen frequently the last
few weeks in these parts.
Quite q number Of friends reminded
Cora Jackson that she was 40 years old
last Sunday.
The rain on Sunday was gladly re-
ceived by the farmers.
Miss Effie Wilmer, of Akron, is visit.
ing her former schoolmates at this
place.
Roy Holl, of Johnsonville. is visiting
with Adam Gross.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-08-21
REAL ESTATE.
ALLIANCE.

ALLIANCE.
Rudolph Maurer to Sophie Hahlen
lot 1880, Third ward, 5000.
James c. Craven to Caroline Smith
lot GA, Fifth ward, $1,000.
CANTON.
Harriet Shorb, ct al to S. Anna Heff.
ner lot 1871, First ward, $500.
II. Bjorkman to Jessie B. Troesher
part lot 1916, Second ward, $3.50.
III. Bjorkman to Gertrude Lyman
part lot 1916, Second ward, $3.50.
H. Bjorkman to F. ]. Sisterhen, par
lot 1876, Second ward, $1,000.
Joseph Koelbel to VIM. G. Hohler
lot 6031, Third ward $3.50.
Hannah l.. Miller to Hannah T
Miller, part lot SO, Fifth ward, $4,000.
Lillian A. Wright to Homer S. Burk.
hart part lots 7137-3S, Sixth ward, $500
MASSILLON.
VIM. G. Paul to Ernest F. Diehn, part
lot 270, Third ward, 5000.
Leander Graf to VIM. and Z. Foster
lot 8, Columbian heights, $500.
John Keif to Myra b. Johns, lot %
Columbian heights, 1000.
COUNTRY.
T. ]. Edwards to John d. Thomas, Y
acre, Tuscarawas township, $757.
Alfred Farmer to Oliver Farmer,
acre, Lawrence township, $400.
Rachel A. Clapper to Anna J. Hep
pert, 81 and 49-10O acres, Lawrence
township, $500.
Geo. Hines to Sparta Christian church
lot 3S, Sparta.
James Patterson to VIM. G. Paul, ~
acres. Perry township, 1925.
F. II. Carpenter to Andrew V. Pom
thus, lots 293 and 294, Louisville.
Alvin Bush to Mary Klingaman, lo
AZ, Paris, $135.
Jacob M. Flory to w. NJ. Flory, ant
52-10O acres, Plain township, $500.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-08-21
LOUIZENHElSER FAMILY
Held a Big Reunion and Enjoy
ed the Day In a Social
Way.

The eighth annual reunion Of the
Loutzenheiser family was held at MINI
isilla park Thursday. About $50 peo-
pie were present and the picnic was a
success in every particular. The fes-
tivities opened with an apple eating
contest in which Carl Stetler carried off
the honors. A. T. Snyder, Of Paris,
distanced AL comers in the standing
broad iurp and there were races and
contests galore.
After big dinner the assembly was
called to order and program Of music
and speech making INDUCED In.
The Misses Iva and May shearer. of
Mapleton, sang a duet. Miss Iva
Shearer sang u solo. declamations were
given by Miss Emma Boyer. OF Sydney.
Ohio, and Miss Daisy shearer. Of Ma
pleton, and the address Of the day was
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-08-21

There IL more Catarrh in this section
of the country than all other diseases
put together. and until the last few
years was supposed to be incurable.
For a great many years doctors pro-
nounced 1t a local disease, and prescrib-
ed local remedies. and by constantly
falling to cure with local treatment.
pronounced 1t incurable. Science has
proven catarrh to be constitutional
disease. and therefore requires con-
stitutional treatment. Halls Catarrh
Cure. manufactured by r. J. Cheney q
Co., Toledo. Ohio, Is the only con-
stitutional cure on the market. 1t IL
taken Internally in 'ioses from 10 drops
to teaspoonful. 1t acts on the blood
and mucous surfaces Of the system.
They offer one hundred dollars for any
case 1t fails to cure. Send for circu-
lars adm testimonials. Address.
Sold by druggists. TIC.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-08-21
Probate Court.

In the assignment Of J. B. Michener,
of Canton, the Anal account has been
filed.
An inventory has been filed in the
estate of John MCGOWAN, OF Canton.
In the estate of Mary Bowers, mo-
tion to require bond in the requisition
for the rejection Of the claims has been
filed.
.che guardian of Emmett Hollinger
has filed his final account and resigned,
the resignation being accepted.
Final account has been filed In the
estate of James Mcconnell, of Massil-
Ion.
Additional bond has been filed and
approved in the estate Of Henry L.
shumacker. of Lake township.
The will of Abbey Hopes, Of Wash
ington township, has been probated.
Final account has been filed In the
estate Of Catharine Sexauer, of Can
ton.
An inventory has been filed in the
estate Of John Nelson, of Massillon.
An inventory has been filed and
private sale ordered In assignment OF
Goddard & Witter, of Alliance.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-08-21
Decker Reunion.

The fourth annual reunion Of the
Decker family was held at Nimisilla
park at Canton Ohio. August 18th, 1900.
The morning was spent in sociability.
At noon there was a bountiful dinner
partaken of, after which there was a
fine program Of prayer, singing, speak
ing and recitations by the little ones.
An grafton was written especially for
the reunion by Mr.. Harvey Decker.
The officers elected for the ensuing year
were: Henry Decker, president; M.
Longabach, vice president; Mrs. Cyrus
Decker. secretary; Mrs. w. A. Belle,
historian; Mrs. Rena Killian, assistant
historian; Mr.. Louis Hershey. treas
urer. Then they adjourned to meet In
Hershey's woods on the Waynesburg
road the first Saturday in September.
1901.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-08-21
TURNED OYER
TO THE SHERIFF.
Adam Young Declines to be Re-
spOnsible For Hendricks.
OF MIR. SIMON
Again Languishes In Jail and Will BE
Obliged to Secure Another
Bondsman Before He
Can Get Out.

Saloonkeeper Hendricks, who is
charged with assaulting Mr.. s. Simon,
with intent to kill, Is again languishing
in jail. 1t is said he has been getting
ready to have sale and Adam Young,
his bondsman, began to fear for his
safety. Mr.. Young went to the county
clerk and asked to be relieved from the
bond. The clerk told him the only
way he could be relieved was to bring
his man in and turn him over to the
sheriff. Mr.. Young went out, and by
a little maneNvering and not letting
Hendricks know what was wanted with
him got him to the sheriff's office Fri
day morning. When he got him inside
he told the sheriff to take charge of him
as he would not be responsible for him
any longer. Hendricks was very much
surprised at the turn of affairs but he
was taken below and locked UP.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-08-21
Democratic Convention.

The Democrats of the Twenty-first
senatorial district, composed of the
counties Of Stark and Carroll, will meet
In convention on Saturday, August rs,
1900, at 1880 q. m, In the Jefferson club
rooms, Canton, o.. for the purpose Of
placing in nomination q candidate for
portionment shall be one for every 100
votes cast for Democratic candidate for
governor at I'LL election OF 1899.
r. q. WILLIAMS,
Committee, Stark county.
FRANK CLARK,
Carroll bounty.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-08-21
PLANS FINISHED
FOR INFIRMARY,
Officials Take Them to COlum-
bus to Submit Them.
TO STATE CHARITY BOARD.
womsn's Building Will BE Erected First
and Will BE Commodioss struc-
ture-The Location Of the
Building.

The plans for the new county mfr
mary buildings have been completed
and Friday morning Architect Tilden,
with Prosecutor Day, Commissioners
Summer, Crawford and Johnson left
for Columbus to submit the drawings
to the state board of charities. Be-
fore any plans can be adopted for in
frmary buildings they must first be
approved by the state board. The first
building to be erected will be the
woman's building. 1t will be made for
100 beds and will be placed on the top
of the hill east Of the present main
building.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-08-21
DIVORCES WANTED.
Wife Is Plaintiff In One Case
and Husband In
Another.

Two more marriages have proven
failures and the ones who thought
matrimony would be such Joy have
come into court and asked to be re-
lieved. Elizabeth NJ. walcutt has sued
for divorce from Bert j. walcutt.
She says they were married in 1898.
She accused him of neglect and says
he doesn't treat her right. She asks
for divorce, alimony and restora-
ton to her maiden name of Elizabeth
M. Langwald. The petition also asks
that he be restrained from coming
about her and Interfering with her
work. Miller & Pomerene are her at
torneys.
HUSBAND PLAINTIFF.
Gustave Grueneberger is plaintiff in
a divorce proceeding started against his
wife, Augusta w. Grueneberger, by
Hemperly & Howells. The husband says
they were married in 1886 but that for
more than three years last past the
wife has been continuously absent from
home and has not lived with him at all.
He therefore wants to be rid of her al
together.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-08-21
Notice OF Reunion.

The old veterans Of the civil war.
who, duriniy that conflict became pris-
oners Of war. have received notice that
the reunion Of the war prisoners as
ISOLATION win be held at Columbus
September s. There are quite q number
OF Cantonians who know what the In
side Of . confederate prison looks like.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-08-21

delivered by Charles Ross, Of Roberts
Vile.
The association reelected the old
officers and decided to hold the next
reunion on the third Thursday in Au-
gust, 1901.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-08-21

Mr.. John L. Howsnstins Is in wheel
ing ON business,