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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1901-08-15
L. y. Kelly.
TO TAXPAYERS.

The Tax Books are now ready and the
County Treasurer would cali the attention of
the taxpayers for 1901 to Section 46, Article
81, Revised Code of Maryland. All persons
who shall pay their State taxes on or befote
THE FIRST DAY OF SEPTEMBER
of the year for which they were levied, shall
be entitled to deduction Of
PER CENTUM
on the amount of said taxes; all who shall
pay the same on or before the first Gay of
October of the said year shall be entitled to
q deduction of
4 PER CENTUM
and all who shall pay the same on or before
the first day Of November Of said year shall
be entitled 10 deduction OF
3 PER CENTUM.
Taxes on the income of mortgages become
due September /, 1901, for SAID year.
The County Treasurer respectfully requests
all persons who owe 1900 taxes to come for
ware and make settlement at once.
ALEX. RAMSBURG,
Jul 49, st County Treasurer.
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Ogle..CreAger.

Miss Nettye Myrtle Creager, second daugll
ter of Mr.. and Mrs VIM. Creager, of Rocky
Ridge, and Mr.. E. b. Ogle, son of. B. Oge
merchant, of Rocky Ridge, were quietly mar
ried at the home of their pastor Rev. G. W.
Enders of Union Bridge, on Saturday, Au-
gust 10TH The brides gown was of light
blue organdy, trimmed with inserting and
ribbon. The groom, who is n prominent
young telegraph operator at Thurmont. wore
the conventional black. The ceremony was
witnessed by Mr.. Benjamin, and Miss Bessye
Ogle, brother and sister of the groom, and
many friends of the bride AMI groom. AT
eight o'clock they took train for bridal
trip to Baltimore, Washington and other
cities. Mr.. and Mrs. Ogle will be at home to
their many friends in Thurmont after Au'
gust 2Oth.-Neacs.
a
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Stops the Cough
and works of he Cold.

ana Works OIL the CO1O.
Laxative Bromo=Quinine Tablets cure a
cold in one day, No cure, no pay. Price csc.
rE- TWO HOUSES FOR RENT. The
undersigned will rent to parties who will
agree to enter his employ, two dwelling
houses near Thurmont.
mch2lt J. w. CREEGER.
tY- OFFICES FOR RENT:-Rooms in
my office building on w. Main.St.
mc29tf DR.. M. A. BIRELY.
eY- FOR RENT Two houses on West
Main.St. Inquireat
ju14tf CLARION OFFICE.
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Another Possible Industry:

If our people care to consider 1t, an offer
Of the location of a large knitting mill Is
open. 1t is made by concern that has been
in successful operation at another point,
their business having grown TO proportions
that have outstripped the labor supply, hence
their proposition to look elsewhere for the
location of an additional plant. These are
features that arc somewhat unusual in such
matters, as ordinarily these offers are from
some new concern that has no established
business and to undertake which means more
or less risk.
This notice is intended to pave the way for
something definite and we sincerely trust
that it will receive the consideration that 1t
merits
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FOR COUNTY TREASURER.

hereby announce my candidacy for the
office OF Treasurer of Frederick County, sub.
iect to the decision Of the Republican Nomi
mating Convention earnestly soliciting the
support Of my friends.
WILLIAM r. Chiffon,
Aug1tc Frederick. Md.
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A Charming Event.

The dance given by the guests at Mr. VIM
w, Zimmerman 3, in the Town Hall on Sat
u,day evening last proved to be one of the
very pleasant successes of the season. Inc
stage was a bower OF grcenery and blossom;
the rich toilets of the ladies and the s0ber
black of the gentlemen gave the occasion a
charm that always attends the well conducted
select dance
A number from Baltimore and Frederick
cities were here over Sunday, special visit
to attend the dance.
About twenty five couples were present
besides a number of interested spectators.
Rev. w. E. Daugherty has resigned the
pastorate of the United Brethren church at
Thurmont, to take effect September LIST, 1901 =,
on which date he will take charge of the
Rayyle circuit of that church, in Baltimore
county, Md. The departing pastor will
preach bis farewell sermon here, on Sunday,
August 18th.
Mr. augherty's departure is generally re-
GREETED here as he has, during his pastorate
here, made many friends: he leaves this com
munity bearing with him the regard and es
teen of all with whom he has come in con-
tact, as well in social and business way as
IN matters pertaining directly to his calling.
The Rayvile people secure an efficient pas,
tor and good citizen.
The Sweigart Manufacturing Company has
several representatives, Judge j. q. Motter
of Frederick, Vincent Sebold, Esq, of EN-
mltsburg and Mr.. s. NJ Brely of fhurmont,
in attendance upon meeting at Lockport,
N. Y, this week, where the merits of the
several rural free delivery mail boxes endor-
sed by the commission appointed by the
oAI. Il
in large measure finally determined. The
owners of the "Swegart" box patents are
sangune of success in their contest with the
other boxes. The box that secures endorse
ment at this meeting will probably be In de-
mand to the extent of hundreds of thousands
We await the result with much interest, it
will mean much to our people, as it is the
intention of the company 10 have the boxes
made here il 1t be possible to do so.
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Order Nisi Oh Sales.

No. 74O5 Equity.
In the Circuit Court for Frederick County,
sitting in Equity.
July Term, 1901.
In the matter of the Report of Sales filed
the 5th day of August, 1901
Vincent Sebold, Mortgage Of
Sanford NJ. Eyler
Petition
ORDERED That on the 3lst day Of Aug
~ ust 1901, the Court will proceed to act
upon the Report of Sales of Real Estate
reported to said Court by Vincent Sebold,
mortgage in the above cause, and filed
therein as aforesaid, to finally ratify and
confirm the same unless cause to the contrary
thereof be shown before said day; provided
copy of this order De inserted in some ncwspa
per published in Frederick County, for three
successive weeks prior to said day.
The Report states the amount Of sales to
be $3.50.
Dated this 9Th day of August, 1901
DOUGLASS II HARGETT,
Clerk OF the Circuit Court for Frederick Co.
True Copy
Test--DOUGLASS II. HARGETT-Clerk
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The object OF this Bill is TO procure de-
cree for the sale of certain property, situated
IN Thurmont Frederick County, Maryland,
of which Dorcas Pencil, died seized and
possessed, and for the application of the pro-
ceeds Of sale to the payment of the claims OF
the Complainant, DR.. James K. Waters and
the claims of the other creditors Of the said
Dorcas Pennel.
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Local Items.
A meeting of the business men Of Thur
mont and vicinity is called in the
TOWN HALL, THURMONT,

TOMORROW FRIDAY) EVENING,
for the purpose of organizing Manufactur
ing Company to manufacture patented arti
Gle for which steady and large demand IS
assured, and to consider any other kindred
matters that may be laid before the meeting.
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tT LOST.-Gold Bracelet between Mrs,
Ruth Jones and Mrs Zimmelman's. Reward
if returned to owner
MISS MABEL KENNY,
Ct Care Mr.. John Jones, Thurmont Md.
tE WANTED.-A good, reliable white
woman TO cook. Good wages. Apply to
MRS. CHARLES W ROSS, SR,
aug1 At Court Square, Frederick, Md
eB- DENTAL NOTICE DIR. Fl. G.
Anders will be i'll Thurmont and will attend
to his dental practice from July 25th to Aug.
us, Goth. jul254
tB- LAUNDRY FOR SALE.-The Blue
Mountain Laundry, established nearly three
years, doing profitable business.
For terms, inquire of
W. w. METZGER,
jul 1su Thurmon,, Md.
az FREDERICK COLLEGE OPENS
SEPT 2ND. College, preparatory and bust.
ness courses. Positions guaranteed to grad
yates in shorthand and typewriting. Night
classes. june27 lot
eB- HARNESS MAKER WANTED
to occupy my building on W. Main st, Thur.
mont, next door to Dir. John Roots store.
Suitable also for a tailor shop: eligible rooms
on both floors.
jne 27tf M A. BIRELY, M. d.
rB- Just bought complete line of sea
sonable Hats.
apr 1877 JOHN ROOT
To Cure II Cold In One Day.
Take Laxative Bromo=Quinine Tablets.
A druggists ,eiilnd the money if it fails to
cure E w. CIR YES signature is on each
box. csc. sep2O 1y
t8- Special inducements to buyers, on
lot of Shoes
apr 1stf at "ROOTS."
tY- See the very complete line Of Ham
burI and Swiss Embroidery and all over
Laces
AT ROOTS"
Dress Goods arrive this week.
JOHN ROOT.
az Different shades of Near Silk
AT "ROOTS"
tE- The Brush Skirt Protector and late
styles of Linen Collars at
"ROOT'S."
tE' Special attention is called to our Job
Lot of Csc and 35c mems Oyerals
JOHN ROOT,
GEE An Assortment of Queensware just
received
aprl1tt AT ROOTS"
eB- Attention is called to our recent large
purchase of Window Shades, Straw Mattings
and Carpets.
JOHN ROOT.
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eE- DENTAL NOTICE DIR. Fl. C.
Anders will be iu Thurmont and will attend
to his dental practice from July 25th to Aug,
ust Goth. jul254t
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Business Locals.

tE LOST.-Gold Bracelet between Mrs.
Ruth Jones and Mrs ZimmeIman's Reward
if returned to owner.
MISS MABEL KENNY,
ct Care Mr.. John Jones, Thurmont Md.
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Mid mer
SALE
OF
Shoes.


In order to make room for fall and winter
goods, we must clear our shelves of all rem
nants and summer goods. Remember, we
do not carry any goods over, so do not fail
to see our bargain counter. You will always
find our stock clean and up-to-date styles.
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~ OF THE THURMONT Ma
TIONAL BANK OF THURMONT
MD, AT THE CLOSE OF BUSINESS
AUGUST S, 1901.
RESOURCES.
Loans $3.50 AZ
us Bonds to secure circulation 8,25O 90
Premium on u s. Bonds 1880
Stocks and bonds 100000
Redemption fund 1880
Banking house, vault and offlre
fixtures 13,osoyoo
Expenses p,id 2S1.SS
Due from National Banks, reserve
agents and bankers 7,405 20
Lawful money reserve in bank,
notes of this and other banks,
nickels and cents 9,7l4 10
Total 1le.sOl.57
LIABILITIES.
Capital 100000
Surplus $500 90
Undivided profits 500 80
Due to National Banks 1888
Individual deposits S2,4l9.93
Circulation e,25OoO
Total 116,9Ol.57
OFFICERS.
SAMUEL NJ. BIRELY, President;
JOHN Roof, Vice President;
H. G. COVER, Acting Cashier;
NJ. c. OsLER, Teller and Bookkeeper.
DIRECTORS.
Sam'l NJ. Birely, Geo. w. Stocksdale,
John Root, M. A. Birelv,
Jno. r. Stoner, Harry G. Gorsuch.
Vincent Sebold.
Deposits solicited, and loans made on good
collateral or private security at reasonable
rates.
Collections made at all points.
The bank will be open every Saturday night
from till o'clocA. aug If
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tE WANTED.-A good, reliable white
woman TO cook. Good wages. Apply to
MRS. CHARLES W ROSS, SR,
aug1 At Court Square, Frederick, Md.
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B. r. PORTNER,
DEALER IN AND RRPAIRER OF
WATCHES, CLOCKS & JEWELRY,
Thurmont, Md.


have just received full line OF
OPTICAL GOODS,
Comprising Eyeglasses and Specta-
cles, ranging In price from 10 cents
up to $500 Reading Glasses also.
ELECTRICAL SUPPLIFS:
Call Bells, Medical Batteries, &c.
Nv Stock of Jewelry consists of Gold
and Silver Watches, Chains, Rings, Col!
lar and Cuff Buttons, Breast and Brooch
Pins, Scarf Pins, Emblem Pins, Glass
Pens, Fountain Pens, Gold and Silver
Bracelets; Vinaigrettes: Mouth Organs
and Musical Instruments of all kinds.
Cuff Holders, Pocket Books, Combs,
Tooth Brushes, Pocket Knives, Pipes.
Whisk Brooms, Tweezers, Scissors of all
kinds, Water Sets, Stationery ofall kinds
Puff Combs, Dominoes, sleeve Holders.
Thermometers, Stereopticon Views, Man
tel and Alarm Clocks. Revolvers, Half
Pins, and an entire full line of Notions,
Toilet Soap of all kinds, Pickle Castors.
Table Casters.
REPAIRING
Of all kinds promptly and carefully DONE
make aSPECIALTYo frepairing
Old Relics that cannot De repaired else
where. also repair sewing machines,
guns, revolvers. locks, &c. All work
fully guaranteed.
Twill sell all my goods at so pei cent
less than you can buy elsewhere.
Call before buying elsewhere.
Thanking you for past iayors, ! ask d
continuance.
REsP'Y Yours,
2 r PORTNER
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Order Of Publication.

DR.. James K. Waters No 74O7 Equity. In
vs. the Circuit Court
Emma ]. Boblitz for Frederick Coun
Ephraim L. B0bltz VISITING as a Court
and Samuel Pennell, of Equity,
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eT- LAUNDRY FOR SALE.-The Blue
Mountain Laundry, established nearly three
years, doing profitable business.
For terms, inquire of
w. W. METZGER,
jul 1871 Thurmont, Md.
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EPORT OF THE CONDITION
IL OF THE THURMONT Ma
TIONAL BANK OF THURMONT
MD, AT THE CLOSE OF BUSINESS
AUGUST S, 1901.
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New Advertisements.

Lost-Bus Loo
w L Shaffer & Go
Order Nisi on Sales
Order of Publication
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AT his office in the Sebold Building, Emmlts
burg, every Wednesday, Friday and Sat
urday.
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tE' Special attention is called to our Job
Lot of 25c and 35c mems Oyeralls.
JDHN ROOT
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tB FREDERICK COLLEGE OPENS
SEPT. 2ND. College, preparatory and bust
ness courses. Positions guaranteed to grad
yates in shorthand and typewriting Night
classes june27 lot
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tE- The Brush Skirt Protector and lste
styles of Linen Collaisa at
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kE- Different shades of Near Silk
AT ROOTS"
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Prompt and careful attention given TO all
law, equity and testamentaIy business
uly12'0O -----------
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To Cure Il Cold In One Day.

lY- Our Spring purchases of seasonable
Dress Goods arrive this week.
TnuNy DnOT
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tY An Assortment of Queensware just
received
aprl1tt AT ROOTS"
The Marshall republican., 1901-01-04
Darkness Turned to Light,

DR.. Ed Sharp, one Of Marshall's
most up to.date dentists, has re.
Gently invested in the only electric
bracket Tor use at dental chairs
ever introduced in the city. An
Edison burner is used on an alum
mum dimpled reflector.
BY its use more light is thrown
in the patients mouth than IL the
light was inside instead of outside,
The bracket can be raised and low.
cred and with a swivel and hinge
joint has all the movements Of
the human arm. with an extension
Of four feet from the wall. 1t is
one of the greatest inventions of
the dayton a dentist.
The Marshall republican., 1901-01-04
Judgment in Vsns,one Suit.

The suit bronht by &. II Van.
stone against Saline Mills Co.. A.
N~ff. Hiram Teter and wife. tried
before Jno. A. Rich as special
judge, has ended in the court
granting an order for the dissolution
Of the corporation. In accordance
with the decree Of the court, S..
Geo Of the proceeds Of the sale goes
to &. n. Vanstone and s. 1000 to
Abram Ncf. or II the property does
not bring this amount, the il sum
to be divided prop0rtionally.
Should the sale realize over ST..
500 the residue is to Ike equally di.
vided among A. Neff, {. II. Van
stone and Hiram Teter.
The Marshall republican., 1901-01-04
MARSHALL =: REPUBLICAN,.

The pail. bearers were: Price Rog.
ers. Will Ingram. DR.. Switzer Of
Slater, Dan B~urruss, John Sneller
and James johnson.
The sympathy Of a large circle
Of friends throughout the county Is
extended to the bereaved.
The Marshall republican., 1901-01-04
Week Of Prayer

The services Of the week of pray
er will begin on Jan. 9TH. at 1890
p. ~. The meetings will all Ike
held in the NJ. Il church.. South.
The general subject will be ''Revi.
val. Addresses during the week
by the different pastors.
The Marshall republican., 1901-01-04
Miss Sallie O'Howell.

Miss Sallie O'Howe'l died on Sat
u-day morning, Dec. 10th, at II
o'clock. at the home Of Mrs Moore
; miles east OF Marshall. at the age
of 81 years.
For six weeks she had been very
i'll with typhoid fever and was con.
The Marshall republican., 1901-01-04

vaIeScent when on Saturday morn.
ing she complained Of feeling
dizzy and died in a few minutes
with heart failure.
Miss Sallie was we'll known by
all old residents Of Marshall,
having lived In our city for ~ years
or more. She was a practical, ener.
getic and most worthy woman,
with a kind, generous heart that
never lost an opportunity Of help.
ing the unfortunate.
She had made her own living for
years; part Of the time she was en-
gagged in dress making and then
she kept boarders, ana while her
pathway through lie had in l,
many ~hardships. yet she was always
cheerful aud never forced her trou.
bles upon other people.
At the time Of her death. she was
in charge Of the dormitory at Mis-.
souri, Valley College, where she had
been cooking and keeping house
for the boys for nearly two years,
and during her illness her constan,
thought was, to he able to return
to her duties aud care for the young
men in whom she took a great in.
terest and they in turn had
learned to look upon Miss Sallie rs
their hest friend. They visited her
during her illness and attended he'
funeral in a body.
Deceased hsd been u member oil
the Methodist church.. South. IL,
many years and her religion wa.
part Of her very existence. One
sister. Mrs. Margaret Adams oI
the county and a large circle OF
friends survive her.
The funeral was held at Shiloh
Sunday, Dec. 80, at ~ o'clock
conducted by Rev. Hugh Mccord
and Rev. Albert Hefner of the G.
p. church.
The remains were inferred a,
Shiloh cemetery six miles from
Marshall. The pail bearers were
Messrs {. McCord, Brooks. Hos
han. Kamaba. Miller and Hefner.
The REPUBLICAN extends sym
pathy to the bereaved sister and
friends
The Marshall republican., 1901-01-04

November adjourned term-Dc.
cember 3ist. 1900.
Court me- pursuant to adjourn.
ment. Members present: Hons.
J. T. S,ouffer. T. w. King and K.
G. Hanna, judges; Joseph Wilson,
sheriff; r. T.. l.. Smith, clerk.
Action Of clerk granting NJ. X.
S'oner Of Sweet Springs a renewal
Of dramshop license approved by
court.
Bond Of G. w. Laiimer. survey.
or, In amount Of 81. 500, approved
by the court.
Bill Of c,st In amount of SsS.7S
in cas- IF inquest upon the body Of
VIM. Johnson IL presented and war
rant drawn in payment If same.
Bond Of Leslie Johnson. consta.
BILE. approved by the court.
Dramshop license granted to
G. Harrison 4 Co. Of Marshall for
a term Of six months.
Loan granted W. l.. Hansbro ~
amount Of $2,3iS.
K. Il. l.. Smith presen's account
against the state Of Missouri in
amount Of 500 80. Same is ap.
proved and ordered certified To-
state auditor for payment.
Loan Of $3.50 granted James W.
Cordry.
Assessment on lot .. block \.
Marshall, for 1899 taxes for 1900.
reduced from $i,9so to SI.9oo.
same being enormously assessed.
Official bond Of DR.. J. Il. Rags.
dale. coroner. in amount Of 81 600.
presented and approved by the
court.
Loan OF $1,000 granted W. T.
Barton.
Ordered that commission he il.
sued to J. W. Winning, treasurer.
Court adjourned to NEE, January
9TH, 1901.
The Marshall republican., 1901-01-04
Mrs. Laura Burkhesd.

Mrs. Laura J. Burkhead. who has
been 10 well aud ~favorabiy known
throughout u city. died at her
home or VERIFY street on Friday
evening, Dec. 2sth, aged y years.
On Tuesday Of the week before
her death, Mrs. Burkhead returned
from a visit to St. Louis relatives
where she greatly EMO, ed her visit
and where her health was unusu.
ally good.
Miss Laura J. Wells was born in
Charleston. West Virginia. Nov.
and, 1879. was married to Benja.
mine +. Burkhead in West Vir.
GINA, May 4th, 1850. Coming
with her husband to Missouri short
~ after her marriage, they settled
in Montgomery county, where Mr..
Burkhead engaged in farming. at.
forwards moving to Alton. Illinois.
where he was u grocery merchant
for some years. In 1890 Mr.. and
Mrs. Burkhead came to Marshall.
where they have both lived and died
surrounded by their many friends.
who appreciated them for their real
worth and loved them for their
good deeds to humanity. They
have left behind them many who
will arise aud call them blessed.
Deceased was a member Of the
Cumberland Presbyterian church
and she will be greatly missed by
both old and young. Her life has
been a benediction to many a young
ministerial student OF the church,
who will greatly miss her advice
and counsel. Three brothers, one
in Montgomery county. Mo-, and
two IN West Virginia and one sis.
ter in St. Louis survive her.
The funeral was held at the resi-.
dence on Sunday afternoon at ;
o'clock. The services were con.
Quoted by Rev. Taylor Bernard Of
St. Louis. to whom the deceased
was more like a mother than a
friend, he having been a member
Of her household for some six years
or more.
The pail bearers were. DR.. ID. i.
Manning, Prof. Penick. Prof. Nc.
Ginnis, W. X. Mahard. George
Althouse and DR.. Galloway.
The Marshall republican., 1901-01-04

Judge Robert Smith. ore Of Sa.
lines most highly respected and
most influential citizens. died at his
home near Fairville on Thursday
night, December 2s,h. 1900. at the
aye Of 81 years. after an illness Of
six days with pneumonia in both
luags.
He was violently i'll from the
first. having several physicians, and
on Wednesday DIR. d. &. Gore Of
this city was called in consultation.
but all To nc avail as neither medi-
ca, advice nor good nursing could
prolong his life.
II IL hard to realize that he is
gone. and while he was not q TO-
bust man. yet he enjoyed excellent
health aud was 80 full OF life and
energy. ever meeting his friends
with that genial. courtly manner
so characteristic Of him that IL is
hard to submit to the inevitable.
Judge Smith was the embodiment
of honor. a consistent member Of the
Presbyterian church. having been
an elder Tor years in the Miami
church.
lie served az county Judge for
several years aud was ever found
Ia Ike just and charitable in his deal.
ings.
He was elected representative
from the Second district In 1898
and proved an:honor anu a credi, to
those who placed him in ofise,
making use Of every opportunity
to advance the interests Of the com.
monwealth that had honored him.
He was a director in the Farmers
Mutual Insurance Co.. Of Saline
County, and was a man who had
the love aud respect OF all who
knew him.
Deceased VAS from a proud old
Kentucky family, whose father.
Stephen Smith. moved to Saline
county many years ago and settled
near what is now Wilton Springs.
Soon after the close Of the war he
was married to Mrs Herndon. for.
merly q Miss O. Bannon. Of Louis
vile, Ky, They moved to their
present home at Fairville soon after
their marriage. where they have
continued to live all these years.
A wife and FIVE children survive
this good man. The children are;
Mrs. George Long Of Fairville. Ro'
land. Stephen, Owen and Giles
Smith. all Of Saline.
The funeral took place on Fri
day afternoon at the Christian
church. conducted by Rev. W. NJ.
Bell of Miami.
The services ut the grave. under
the direction of the Masonic order