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The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1901-10-05
Death Of DR. T. IL L!wards, OF
Due West

Messrs. j. E., and John d.
Taylor returned Thursday night
from Due West, where they went
to attend the funeral of DIR. E. II
Edwards, their father-in-law,
whose death occurred Tuesday
afternoon last, after intense suf.
fering from carbuncle, which
appeared as a mere pimple on the
back of his neck about two months
ago. He has been confined to his
reom since returning home IN
August from the burial of his
daughter, Mrs. j. E. Taylor, at
this place.
DR.. Edwards leaves FIVE child
rem to comfort the delicate wife
and mother. The eldest son, Mr..
John Edwards, missionary of the
Associate Refurm Presbyterian
church to Mexico, reached here
before the death of his father, So
the farewell was taken with none
of the loved ones absent.
The interment t"ok place We'd
nesday afternoon in the cemetery
at Due West.
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Disaster TO Texas Cotton.

Austin, Texas, Oct. g. Agri-
cultural Com missioner Jones stat
ed to-day that in his opinion the
Texae cetton crop this year will
fall short at least S00,o bales
from the crop of last season. 1t
is estimated that the crop this
year will ust exceed 1885, 900
bales due to the boil weevil and
extensive drought in parts of the
State.
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Items From Waxhaw Enterprise


Miss Cora Marlborough, aaugh-
Ter of Mr.. Moses Marlborough, of
Plyler's, Lancaster county, en-
tered Waxhaw Institute this week
and is boarding at Mr.. q. A..
McCain's.
Last Sunday was Children 8
Day at Tirzah. The service was
very pleasant one. A good coll
lection was taken for home mis-
sions. Besides the regular exer-
cises there were two or three ad-
dresses. The attendance was very
good.
The p ice of cotton went down
to 7 1-2 last week, but has be en-
on the rise this week, and is nov
bringing about 7:s5. 10 those
who are inqulring of us if it is
going 10 be higher, we have to
answer that we know about as
much about 1t as the man 10 the
moon.
Squire T. w. Secrest, of Os-
ceola, had quite busy day last
Sunday. He was called on dur
ing'ths day to marry three couples,
all from North Carolina, and it
would not be much Of surprise
to learn that there is a little ro-
nance connected with each. Mr..
John Gibson, of Matthews, and
Miss Emily McCorkle, of Wax
haw, were the first couple. Mr..
Eber Helms and Miss Martha
Jane Thompson, both of Indian
Trail, were the second. And Mr..
Car Baily and Miss Essie Thomas,
both of Marsbville, were the third.
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j. f. Addison
& Co.
WHY MOI TRY The
Mathis Store
When You Want

EXTRACTS-We have the fol
lowing fiavors: Strawberry, Pine
apple, Peppermint, Lemmond,
Vinilla, Orange, ETC., and can sell
it at a bargain in quantities of 6
and ~ bottles or at 8 cents pt L
single bottles, also small size AZ
5 cents.
STOVE POLISH-Can be sold
for 3 boxes for 5 cents.
SHOE TACKS-At 5 and 10
cents pack.
We are IN business to sell goods,
and will he glad to sell anything
we have in our store at very
small margin, and you can find
most anything that can be found
in fancy Grocery. So call on us,
when you come to town whether
it is to sell goods or to buy. We
are in the market for anything.
S. NJ. MATHIS & co.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1901-10-05

From Frightful disagreement
Mrs. Mamie Galeger, of La
Grange, Ga, applied Bucklen's s
Arnica Salve to great sores on
her head and face, and writes it's
quick cure exceeded all her hopes.
1t works wonders in Sores,
Bruises, Skin Eruptions, Cuts,
Burns, Scalds and Piles. Csc
Cure guaranteed by Crawford
Bros, and j. f. MacKey & Co.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1901-10-05

Liver troubles quickly result in serious
complications, and the man who neglects his
liver has little regard for health. A bottle
OF Browns, Iron Bitters taken now and then
disease has developed Browns Iron Bitters
VIII cure II permanently. Strength and
vitality will always follow its use.
Browns Iron Bitters is sold by all dealers.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1901-10-05
WHAT ATAI.EITTEI.Ls

IL that mirror of yours shows
. wretched, sallow complexion, a
jsnndiced look, moth patches and
bl iches on the skin, it's liver
trouble; out DR.. Kings New Life
Pills regulate the liver, purify the
blood, give clear skin. rosy cheeks,
rich complexion. Only Csc at
Crawford Bros and j. f.
Mackey Il Co.'s drug store.
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zATH BANKING & MERCANT.
q OUR GRAND MILLINERY OPENING -
: TUESDAY NEXT, OCTOBER 1ST. =

The most elaborate display q" Millinery elegance
Assisted Miss ThOm, miner.
Eastern markets for the latest and desirable Millinery
conceptions with gratifying results Special
being made to make this opening phenomenal
grega'on OF thousands of Hats 50 styles which
TO appreciate French models Miss homs
ainsbo ongs and other shapes Round Hats Turbans
|IOques BOnnes and Chdrens hats will
spec During this opening unusual bargains will be
In Lancaster YOrvile and Kershaw
90 the largest millinery busin the
is extending over evera countless Miss Thorn ably
Huey kept busy until midnight executing
Our enormous purchasing purchasing powers enable
Kinds OF for than other
or theirs Yours Respectfully
-HEATH BANKING & MERCANTILE Co.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1901-10-05

! Itch "n human cured In 80 minute
ty WmsfUr,i's Sa,staTy Lotion. This
hover fails. S"ld by F Mackey d
60 druggist. Lancatsr. i G.
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NOTICE! /!

II" the Taxpay. r-iof I.,ucsster coun-
ty: The Treasur-r'- "tfi ~ wilt he
op-n for the cole 'tiou Of taxes for the
fiscal year 1901 on Che Is h day of
Oc'ob.r. and Will close the 3lst day of
December, 1901.
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An exchange says: GA gentle
man tells us that he was in a town
not long ago where the merchants
do not advertise. He found but
one busy man there. That man
had the itch and owred a water.
bury watch. When he was not
scratching his itch. he was wind
ing his watch.
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SEMI " kt al,

brlng IN vonr country produce,
Butter, Eggs and Chickens, espe.
ciaIly. JB Macko.eh.
The ginnery of Poag & Harper
caught afire yesterday morning
but with the arrangements they
have for extinguishing fire the
damage didn't amount to any
more than singe over.
Mr.. II. N. SoweIl's baby, about
two years old, had its lip and
chin badly cut by falling on a
large china doll, with which it
was play ing. The dolls head was
broken in pieces blythe childs chin
striking 1t. Dr.. Crawford had to
take three stitches ia the wound,
Mrs. A. McManus received a
letter this week informing her of
Mrs. Alice Robertson, wife of
her brother, Mr.. Evander Rob
ertson, which occurred near
Blackhawk, Miss, Sept. 23d, of
fever. She was daughter of
Mr.: Sylvester Shute who went
from this county TO Mississippi
and was about 35 years of age.
Her husband and two children
survive her.
Stephen Welsh, son of DR.. S.
D. Welsh, was bitten by dog
last Friday. 1t was feared that
the dog was rabid and the young
man was taken to Charlotte and
DIR. O'Donohue's mad stone was
applied to the bites. The stone
adhered to the waunds about four
hours. Monroe Enquirer.
An exchange,says: "a gentle
man tells us that he was in a town
not long ago where the merchants
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t.DV sSS 9OlES

An endowed college tor w.
l}uIidngs nrd property $3.50. GOO.
50 Coi1' :" mi'' university trained
teachers. i21 students from 90
States. Standard of scholarship
equal I" the hest colleges fer men.
a. l' and A NJ. courses. Mod-
ern buildings Fine appointments
III Library, Laboratories, q, NINA
SUM, Society Halls. Consel va.
tory of Music. Campus So acres.
Influences re'ig;nns and refining.
Limited number of scholarships.
Next session begins Sept 25, 1901
Write for catalogue to
Benjamin Wilson, Pres,
Spartanhurg, S G..
Aug. 90. I'd.
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Notice to Persons VIII" Have
Wheat to be Ground.

Some parties through prejudice
have been reporting over the
country that our mill does not
give full turnout. We wish to
say to the public that if they will
bring us good dry wheat we will
guarantee from 40 to 40 pounds
of good flour to- the bushel.
Heath Springs Roller Mill.
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For B e:.kfass--
Nice, ~,tenlx
For Clyane -
- lSrn .I. an>
W Won w .4s.r ~

The Best Meat Served by first
class man, whn will take pleasure
in giving you just what youwant.
You will get Just the same t,cnt.
ment when you serd as if You
were right here to see for YOUR
self. Everything guaranteed.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1901-10-05

The One Day Cold Cure.
For cold in the head and sore throat use Ken
mott's Chocolates Laxative Quininc, the Ons
Oay Gold Cura"
Holbrook argus., 1901-11-23
POLL TAXES.

Par. 1862, Sec. 121. Each
person Of the age of twenty-one
years or over, and under sixty
years, residing in this territory
Except Indians) shall owe to
the county in which he resides at
the time the tax becomes due,
the sum of two dollars and fifty
cents for each year, the same TO
be known as a poll tax.
Par. 1858, Sec. 122. All poll
taxes shall be due and payable,
and shall be collected at the same
time and in the same manner as
taxes are due and collected on
personal property; and the same
shall be entered on the tax roll,
and charged to the tax collector
as other taxes are, and shall be
charged to the real property Of
the one owing the same, if he
have real property; but if he
have no real property, it shall
be charged to his personal prop
erty, if he have any, and shall be
Holbrook argus., 1901-11-23
To The Public.

Allow me to say a few words
in praise of Chamberlain's s
Cough Remedy. I had a very
severe cough and cold and feared
l would get pneumonia, but
after taking the second dose OF
this medicine 1 felt better, three
bottles of it cured my cold and
the pains in my chest disappeared
entirely. [ am most respectfully
yours for health, Ralph S. Meyers,
81 T Tmrty-seventh ST., Wheeling,
w. Va. For sale by F. J. Wat
Holbrook argus., 1901-11-23
STAR ROUTES.
List Cs the Routes TO be Let in Navajo
and Apache Counties.

and Apache Counties.
Much interest is being taken
by the government in the carry
of mails on star routes, and Mr..
E. J. Fuller, assistant superin-
tendent of the railway mail ser
vice, was here Wednesday, talk
ing the matter up with local
bidders, as no bid will hereafter
be considered unless the bidder
shall agree that he Will give his
personal supervision to the per-
fornance of the same, and will
reside on or contiguous to the
route. Proposals will be re-
ceived at the office of the Second
Assistant Postmaster General,
POstOfice Department, Washing
ton. D. c, Until 4 p. M, Dec. 3,
1901, on the following routes:
Oraibi by Toreva and PoIacca to Keams
Canyon. % miles and back, three times q
week; present contract pay $780, bond 81 100.
Holbrool1 to Keams Canyon, So miles and
back three times week; present contract
pay 81, 1876; subcontract pay $3.50; bond 5000
Holbrook by Snowflake, Taylor, Shumway,
Adair, Show Low, Pinetop and Whiteriver
to Fort Apache, so miles and back, seven
times a week; present contract pay St4S6;
| bond $4,000.
Holbrooik by Woodruff, Concho, Saint
Johns, Tule and Springeryille to Eager, 81
miles and back, seven times a week; present
contract pay $3,Sl1.G9; bond $4,000.
Ho!brool> by Heber TO Young, 90 miles and
| back, twice a week; present contract pay
! s1,257; bond 81, 500.
Adair by Linden to Pinedale, Is miles and
| back three times d week; new service, bond
| $1,000.
Apache County:
| Bort Defiance by Saint Michaels Mission
! In. o. to Ganado, SO miles and back, twice q
week; present contract pay $3.50; bonl $500.
Greer to Springerville, Is miles and back
! twice week present contract pay $164; bond
! $500.
Spripgerville by Eutriosa and Alpine
Ariz., to Luna. n. Mex, Sc miles and back
| six times week; present contract pay 1850
| subcontrect pay 500; bond $4,000.
Holbrook argus., 1901-11-23
COLLECTION OF TAXES.

Revised Statutes, 19O1, Far.
1905, Sec. rs. On the third
Monday in December, in each
year, the tax collector shall at
tend at the Office of the Board
of Supervisors, with his dupi-
cate assessment roll, and the
treasurer and the tax collector,
and where the Offices of treasurer
and tax collector are united,
then the treasurer and clerk of
the board of supervisors shall
carefully compare the said dupli-
cate assessment roll with the
original, marking on the origin
al the word paid" opposite the
name of each person whose tax
es have been paid, or opposite
the description of the property
upon which taxes have been
paid; and the clerk of said board
shall then and there administer
to the tax collector an oath,
which shall be written and sub
scribed on the original and du-
plicate assessment roll, to the
effect that each person and all
property assessed i'll said roll on
which taxes have been paid has
the word paid" marked oppO-
site the name Of such person Or
the description of such property
and the treasurer shall then foot
up the amount Of taxes remain
ing unpaid and credit the tax
collector with the amount; and
shall make final settlement
with the tax collector of all tax
es charged against him on ac-
count of said assessment roll.
For the services required by this
section the tax collector shall re-
ceive no fee or compensation
whatever.
Par. 1906, Sec. rs. If any tax
collector shall refuse for a period
of FIVE days, or wilfully neglect
to make the payments and set
Elements with the board of
supervisors Of his county, as by
law required, he and his sureties
shall be held liable to pay the
full amount of taxes charged
upon the assessment roll; and
the district attorney, on being
instructed to do SO by the board
of supervisors of the county,
shall cause suit to be brought
against such tax collector and
his sureties for the full amount
due on the treasurer's books.
Par. 39OS, Sec. 79. On the
third Monday of December il
each year the tax collector shall
at the close of his official busi.
on that day, enter upon The
duplicate assessment roll a state.
ment that he has made a levy
upon ali property therein assess
ed, the taxes upon which have
not been paid, and shall i'm
1nediately ascertain the tota.
amount Of taxes then delinquent
and file in the office of the treas
urer a statement of said amount
verified by himself or his deputy
and shall make out a list of al
persons and property then ow-
ing any taxes, verified by the
oath of himself or deputy, which
list shalkbe completed by the
last day &fsDecember, and shall
be known as the delinquent
list" and to enable the tax, col
lector to9nake out said list, Nc
taxes shall be received by him on
the duplicate assessment roll
after the second Monday IL
December.
Holbrook argus., 1901-11-23
pneumonia.
Luck in Thirteen.

BY sending 13 miles William
Spirey, of Walton Furnace, VI,
got a box of Bucklen's Arnica
Salve, that wholly cured a hor-
1-ible Fever Sore on his leg. Moth
thing else could. Ulcers, Erup-
tiOns, Boils, Burns, COrns and
Piles. Only 25c. Guaranteed by
all dealers in medicines.
Holbrook argus., 1901-11-23
"Last winter an infant child

"Last winter an infant child
of mine had Group in a violent
form" says Elder John w. Rog-
ers, a Christian Evangelist, of
Filley, NO. ~ gave her a few
doses of Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy and in a short time all
danger was past and the child
recovered" This remedy not on
1y cures Group, but when given
as soon as the first symptoms
appear, will prevent the attack.
1t contains no opium or other
harmful substance and may be
given as confidently to a baby
as to an adult. For sale by F.
| ]. Wattron.
Holbrook argus., 1901-11-23
ASTHMA CURE FREE J!
AtInmaIene Brings Instant Relief and Permanent
Cure IN All Gases.
SENT ABSOLUTELY FREE ON RECEIPT OF POSTAL


There is nothing like Atllmalene.
1t brings instant relief, even IN the
worst cases. 1t cures when all else
fails.
The Rev c. F. Wells of Villa Ridge.
ILL.,, says: "Your albottle of Ath-
malene received in good condition.
! cannot tell you how thankful |
feel for the good derived from it. l
was a slave, chained with putrid
sore throat and asthma for ten
years. l despaired of ever being
cured. | saw your advertisement
for the cure Of this d-escful and t.-s,-
me1ting disease, Asthma, ana
thought you had ovcrsp oxen your
self, but resolved to < = II a trial.
To my astonishnent the trial acted
like q charm. Send me a full-sized
bottle"
Holbrook argus., 1901-11-23
Asleep Amid Flames.

Breaking into a blazing home,
some firefnen lately dragged the
sleeping inmates from death.
Fancied security, and death near.
It's that way when you neglect
coughs and colds. Don't do it.
DR.. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption gives perfect pro-
lection against ali Throat, Chest
and Lung Troubles. Keep it
near, and avoid suffering, death
and doctors bills. \ teaspoon
ful stops a late cough, persistent
use the most stubborn. Harm
less and nice tasting, it's guar
anteed to satisfy by all dealers
in medicines. Price SOC and $1.OO.
Trial bottles free.
Holbrook argus., 1901-11-23
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 239, 1901.

Mrs. Fine and daughter re-
turned from Los Angeles yester-
day morning.
Chas. Calm and A. E. Maupin,
prominent Navajo Indian trad
ers, were in this week.
Vim. Morgan left for Phoenix
Wednesday morning, where he
will spend the winter.
o. D. Flake, Of Flake Bros,
Snowflake, was down yesterday
with several teams, after freight.
]. H. Young, formerly U. S.
operator here, but now manager
for the Postal Telegraph Co., at
Gallup, was here Sunday, visiting
his many friends.
Geo. Scott and wifecam down
from Show Low Thursday, and
Mrs. Scott and child left for Los
Angeles yesterday, where they
will spend the winter.
Ships reports that a Mr.. ]. S.
Hayden has purchased the ST.
Johns Herald, and intimates that
it will hereafter be run in the
interests of democracy.
S. N. Kemp, representing the
American Type Founders Co, of
Los Angeles, was q business cal
ler Wednesday. Mr.. Kemp is an
old time print himself, and fully
understands the wants of the
fraternity.
Itis reported that seven per-
SONS were killed in the head-end
collision Of the limited trains
this side of Needles Wednesday.
It was a disastrous and costly
wreck, three engines and several
cars being total wrecks.
Holbrook Meat Market will
have large supply Of poultry,
fresh vegetables of ali kinds,
fruits, Strawberries, blackberries,
fresh oysters, pork, mutton and
an extra fine line of beef. Call
early and leave your order for
Thanksgiving dinner.
For the Teachers Institute at
Tucson Nov. 25 to 2G; and for
the Tournament, Arizona Sports
mems Association at Phoenix,
Nov. 26, 27 and %, the Santa
Fe will sell tickets to Phoenix
and return at one lowest first
class fare and one-third.
VIII White, of Woodruff, Geo.
Adams, of Show Low, Joe Spon-
seller, of Taylor, J. P. Jensen, of
Shumway, Geo. Bryan, OF Tay-
lor, Niels Peterson, Of Pinedale,
E. Cheney, Of Concho, prominent
residents of thier respective local
tiles, were in town during the
past week.
FL. Wattron has on exhibi-
ton at his store one of the Vic
! tor-Monarch talking machines
1t is certainly a fine machine and
the records are the most destinct
! we have ever heard. An instru-
; nent of this kind would make &
{ nice Christmas present. DROP
. in and hear it. Prices So to $40
, F. J. Wattron guarantees every
? bottle Of Chamberlain's Cough
, Remedy and viii refund the
i money to any one who is not
satisfied after using two-tllirde
4 of the contents. This is the best
remedy in the world for Ia grippe
I coughs, colds, Group and whoop-
1 ing cough and is pleasant and
, safe to take. 1t prevents any
, tendency Of a cold to result il
pneumonia.
At the annual session Of the
, Masonic Grand Lodge, held in
, Prescott last week, the following
, officers were elected: Mr.. !. J.
| Sweeney Of Phoenix; as grand
! master; F. NJ. Zuck of Holbrook
f as deputy grand master; ]. S.
, Cromb, as senior grand warden;
| George Shand OF Tucson, as jun
| ior grand warden; NJ. W. Kales
of Phoenix, as grand .tseasuer,
and George J. Ruskruge Of Tue
son, as grand secretary.
Holbrook argus., 1901-11-23
BOTTLE SENT ABSOLUTELY FREE REcEIPT Posi-

day Write addressing Dr. Taft Bros Me
Street, New York City,
Holbrook argus., 1901-11-23
Rev. DR.. Morris WechsIer,
Rabbi of the Cong. Bnai Israel.

%-@Z. Gentlemen an
excellent and Hay Fever and its composition
aevias troubles which combine with Asthma Its
astonishing After having tcarely analyzed
contains opium mOrphne chloro
form, truly WECHSIER
NY 1e.Ia
n seof ms hma-
Ahm wife the
HARM o
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ABSOLUTELY RECEIPT
Write addressing
Holbrook argus., 1901-11-23
A. W. Iurden has accepted Il

II. w. JUIucII HdS dCCePl6u lIIe
appointment Of U. S. deputy
marshal for Northern Arizona
and has entered upon his duties.
Mr.. Jurden will make a compe-
tent official and will perform his
duty at all tines.-Sun.
Holbrook argus., 1901-11-23

Any Of our readers wanting
light, highly profitable employ
nent, should send 15c to the
Echo, New York, for one OF their
Engraved Novelty Show Card
Signs (11x14). Catalogue and
terms to agents. Exclusive ter
ritOry given.
Holbrook argus., 1901-11-23
Literary Club Program i.
Following is the program fc

Following is the program for
November 24, 1901:
Song, Wonderful Words of Life. =. Audience
Reading of minutes, et:.............Se Secretary
Biography of Lonrtellow .......,.. Il. III Zuclz
Song, THE Bridge" Mrs Fine
Heading, The Rainy Day Julia Scorse
Reading, THE Children's Hour. Mrs Zucis
Recitation, THE arrow and The Song,
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. Miss NscKevey
Reading, THE Children" Hiss NJ. JerYis
INTERsIISsiOS.
Residing, THE Sliding of Peter Hiss woods
- My Lost Youth - Mr.. Divelbess
Via Solitaria'' '..... Mr.. Kempenich
Song, The Rainy Day.. Mrs. Fine
Reading, Selection from Longfeilow,
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. Mrs. Henning
Quotations from Longfellow Audience
Closing Song. Audience
Holbrook argus., 1901-11-23

lien on such real or personal
property and collected as part
of the taxes thereon.
Par. 1864, Sec. 1913. Upon re-
ceipt Of any poll tax the county
treasurer shall carry the same to
the credit of the school fund OF
the county.
Published by order Of the
Board of Supervisors.
The Board Of Supervisors has
directed the publication of the
foregoing laws in order to fully
inform the taxpayers ofthe coun-
ty of the duties of their county
officers IN such matters, and that
they will be executed as required
Of them. An entire new feature
is the Poll Tax law, making them
not only subject to collection as
other taxes, but that they are
a lien on real and personal prop
erty and subject to like penalties
as other delinquent taxes.
Holbrook argus., 1901-11-23

For the meeting of the Natio-
nal Live Stock Association to be
held IN Chicago, Nov. 80 to Dec.
z, 1901 the Santa Fe will sell
tickets at $56.S5 for round trip.
Dates Of sale Dec. to 2; final
return limit Dec. 10, 1901.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-07-30
BOY SHOT THE WOODS
Dies Three Hours Later. and Another Boy
Is Arrested.

Paw Paw. Ills. July 3O.-Rassele
Swarthout, the 12-year-old son of Teal
SwarthOut. cashier of the State bank
of Paw Paw. was accidentally shot
Saturday while in the woods with some
companions. and died three hours later.
The details Of the shooting are not yet
clear. and one of the boys. Stephen
Parker. is under arrest. He is held
under 5000 bonds awaiting action of
the cOrouer'S jury.
Sidney OSterhOut was the third men,
ber of the party. The boys went to
the woods for target practice and had
with them a 32-caIiber revolver The
weapon was discharged. the butler
striking Swarthout below the eve and
entering the brain. His companions
ran TO town and told of the accident.
The boy was taken to his home as soon
as possible and medical aid secured
but he died without regaining con-
SciOuSQeSS