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Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-12-07
STATE DEPARTMENT
To Inquire Into Troubles Of Miss
Eastwick.

Washington. Dec. ia. P)-The
legal officers of the State department
are looking into an application made
by the family of Miss Eastwick, the
unfortunate American girl confined in
London, after conviction Of having
raised stock certificate.
They have presented an overwhelm-
ing mass of testimony to show that
the girl has In tie past been subject
to fits of arrangement. The State de-
partment will hand the papers to the
United States Embassy at London
with instructions to do all that can
possibly be done In behalf of the pris-
oner.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-12-07
LAST LIN Ks.

There was an entertainment at Tip
Top hall, Thursday night, given un-
der the auspices Of Tip Top Tent, of
the Maccabees. A large crowd was
in attendance, and besides n musical
program, there were a number of
drawings of prizes, on which tickets
were sold during the evening. The
evening was greatly enjoyed by all
The Collins Buggy Co. has been
given the contract for the building of
Il buggy for the use of Mechanical
Engineer Il. II. Loomis,
The funeral of Mrs. Hattie Rles
Kline, of Doylestown, who died in a
Cleveland hospital, Friday, will be
held in Doylestown, at , p. III. Sun
day.
The Doyle estate which owns the
building occupied until recently by the
Central Cycle Co., will remodel the
store room and it will then be occu-
pied by the Independent Cracker Co.
The Kings Daughters Circle of the
Trinity Lutheran church will hold
II meeting Monday afternoon, at $50
In the Sunday School rooms of the
church.
Louis Ley, on charge of intoxica
ton, was fined So and costs, Friday
by Mayor Doyle,
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-12-07
Lower Basin May be Used
as City Dump Till Filled Up.

The State Board of Health will be
asked to look after the Lower basin
on the canal, south of Exchange st.
At the meeting of the Board Of Health
Friday evening, Mr., KoplIn suggested
that the basin be filled up, leaving a
fluiee'way, and that 1t be used as n
city dump until iilled up, "Of course"
said Mr., Koplln, I'VE would expect
that nothing would be dumped In, ex-
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-12-07
No More Wheat For Mexico.

l1l Paso, Tex, Dec. Ia. P)-The
AtchisOn, Topeka & Santa Fe Rail
rcnd Co. has announced that 1t will
accept no more wheat for Mexico for
the present, The Santa Fe yards
here are crowded with cars loaded
with wheat consigned to Mexican
points. 1t is stated that President
Diaz In order to undo the grain com
bine in Mexico, will issue an order ex.
tending the time until next April for
wheat and corn to enter Mexico free
of duty.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-12-07
CHAIN
From Cleveland
to Detroit.
Connecting Link In
corporated Friday.

Another connecting link Of the
Everett Moore system, the Ohio u
Michigan Air Line Railroad Co., was
incorporated at Columbus, Friday af-
ternoon, with 81 900 capital stock, and
will run from Toledo to Monroe, Mich.
1t will connect roads running out
from Detroit and will make complete
chain from Cleveland to Detroit
Headquarters will be ut Toledo. The
incorporators are Robert Crosser, II
b. McGraw, S. NJ. Nildreth, II. b
Potter, and A. A. McCaslen.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-12-07

to the Judge.
Miss Toppan Is trained nurse ana
has stood high In the community. Her
motive In causing the death OF persons
she was called to nurse, is mystery.
Since her arrest several weeks ago
she has appeared utterly Indifferent
asserting that her innocence would
ensily be established, She was deeply
affected when she learned of the ne.
tion OF the Grand Jury.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-12-07

cept earth from the excavations being
made regularly. The basin Is a regu.
lar nuisance in the summer, being
filled with stagnant water and max.
Ing the neighborhood unhealthy" The
basin belongs to the State. but II Is
thought little difficulty win be met
In securing permission to I'LL II m.
Clerk Courson was instructed TO no.
tlfy the State Board of Health of the
action taken by the local Board.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-12-07
THREE MURDERS
CHARGED TO HER,
Jane Toppan Indicted by Special Grand Jury
at Barnstable, Mass.

Barnstable, Mass, Dec. ia. PD-
Miss Jane Toppan has been indicted
by the Grand Jury for the alleged
murder of Mrs, Mary Il. Gibbs. Alden
L. Davis and Mrs. Genevieye A. Cor
don. at Cataumet, Mass, In July and
August, this year. There are four
counts In each of the indictments, The
indictments charge the use of NOR
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-12-07
Lived In Luxury and
Escaped the Ak at Last

Sharon, Pa, Dee. 7.-Welmer Cole,
of Hickory township, is one of the
unhappiest farmers In the county to-
day, and 1t is because of the death of
his monster turkey gobbler.
Some time ago Mr.. Cole decided
that one of his choice turkeys should
grace the table of President Roose-
welt ON Christmas day, and he began
TO feed the bird on the choicest food
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-12-07
AN EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY.

To any one sending list of names
and addresses of ten or fifteen people
suffering with catarrh or sore throat,
to the Sagine CO., 26T s. High ST.,
Columbus, Ohio, will send n bottle of
Sagine Catarrh Cure free OF charge.
Write for the pamphlet, "Catarrh,
It's symptoms and its Cure with
testimonials from well known people.
Mention this paper Only one list
from any one family accepted.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-12-07
EXPORTS
To Italy Must be ProperI,
Labeled.

New York. Dec. TIA. P.)-The Ital-
ian Consul General in Branchi has
written to the Secretary of the Pro-
duce Exchange to notify all the men,
bers and other traders in the city in
exporting grain to Italian merchants
that II recent decision of the Italian
government that any cargo of maize
imported into Italy without "A consular
certificate as its quality Will be re-
jected by the health authorities aud
its landing absolutely prevented.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-12-07
"DIVORCE CURE"
A Special Attraction For Tuesday
Night.

Owing to n misunderstanding Of
the engagement in Youngstown of "A
Divorce Cure" presented by Miss
Clara Thropp and her company, Man
ager Albaugh has booked the attrac.
ton for the Opera house for Tuesday,
Dec. 10,
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-12-07
To Scalp SCaIpers.

New York, Dec. 7.-(A. PJ-The
chairman of Railroad Passenger Asso-
citation In the United States, compris-
ing what is known as the Railroad
Ticket Protective Bureau, met at the
room of the Trunk Line Association
in this city today, 1t was decided to
inaugurate a vigorous and aggressive
campaign to prevent the travelling pub
lie from being imposed ON by ticket
scalpers, or persons engaged in fixing,
or manipulating railroad tickets or 9th.
er forms of transportation.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-12-07

to atten him, The turkey picked up
weight at IA surprising rate, and be-
came so fat he had TO be lifted mon
his perch every night,
Last night the gobbler got overbal-
anced and fell to the floor of the coon,
breaking his neck. Farmer Cole found
the bird dead this morning. lie weigh.
ed the turkey and 1t tipped the beam
at 81 pounds.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-12-07
FINAL
Order Of Distri-
button.
$500 Divided Among
Johnston Heirs.
Suit For Divorce, After Welded
Life of II Years.

Final distribution of the estate of
John Johnston, in Akron, was made
by an order of Common Pleas court,
Saturday. The last of the property for
distribution was $500, proceeds Of
the sale of land, near the corner Of
Market and Carroll SITS.
PETITION FOR DIVORCE.
Mrs. Rebecca l.. Snyder has started
suit To procure divorce from David
i. Snyder. They live in Akron, and
were married Jan. II, 1874. Seven
children were born to them, all but
two Of whom are dead. Mrs. Snyder
accuses her husband of habitual
drunkenness, and extreme cruelty.
She alleges that he has repeatedly
threatened to kill her.
la APPEAL CASE.
A. b. Smith has appealed to Com.
mon Pleas court from a decision of
Justice Mcnamara, of Barberton, who
dismissed case started against VIM
and Louisa Edwards, by Mr.. Smith
for collection of $25.
CALENDAR ENTRIES.
Precipite Forge Co. VS.. Miner Howe
Disputed bill Settled.
James Palembo VS.. w. F. Coleman
Injunction. Settled.
STOCK SOLD.
p. p. Book has sold from the estate
of Laura NJ. Allen, 10 shares of stock
In the Webster, Camp & Lane Co., tC
j. w. Chamberlain, for $4,000.
WILL OF AMANDA GARRETT.
The win OF Amanda Garrett, late of
Akron, has been offered for probate
It gives practically all of her property
to her husband Henry A, Garrett.
Our line of fine furs is superior in
quality and much cheaper in price.
Black Bear. Byrider Bros.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-12-07
WAY UP.
Prices ofGrain Are
Higher.
County Has Gone
Speculation Mad"
Declare the Traders In Chi
cagO.

Chicago, Dec. Ia. P)-specula-
ton on the Board of Trade was on the
rampage again today. Once more the
record prices in grain were topped and
bull enthusiasm ran from pit to pit.
All traders were in fever of excite
ment The conditions back Of the up
ward whirl of prices were almost iden-
tical with those that started the strong
bull movement here Wednesday and
Thursday.
Prominent brokers still say that the
country has gone speculation mad and
that men who usually dabble in stocks
ure turning to grain.
Wheat closed at 7S3s; corn, 65; oats,
46%.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-12-07
Broke His Neck.

Philadelphia, Dec. TIA. PIE. j.
Matthews, secretary of the American
District Telegraph Co. and a promi-
nent broker, fell from his horse while
flding near lis home al Valley Forge
today and broke his neck, dying almost
instantly. He was 65 years of age.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-12-07
HIS FIRST BILL.
President Roosevelt Signed II
Saturday.

Washington, Dee. ia. PJ--Pres-
ident Roosevelt today signed the first
hill sent to hm by Congress. thus ere
0tlng the first law to be enacted un-
der his administration. 1t was the
act to admit free o. duty and pcrmlt
the transfer Of foreign exhibits from
the Panama cN. slton at Charleston
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-12-07

to contribute portions of their Christ
mas tide gifts to be sent to the Boer
mothers and children in the concentra-
ton camps in South Africa. The
poem contrasts with the happiness Of
the readers the misery Of the Boer
hildren.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-12-07
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

Fred Stiles, Barberton. .......... ID
Mary Linebaugh, Barberton. 30
Groom's occupation, laborer.
Frank j. Limric, Akron. ........ .2S
Jennie Boedlcker, Akron. ...... %
Grooms occupation, butcher.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-12-07
Appeal to Children.

Paris, Dec. Ia. P.)-All the news
papers here today publish verses en-
titled christmas Carol" written by
Edmond Rostand, in the form of an
appeal to the children of all countries
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-12-07
DEATH.

COATS-Baby Coats, aged three
days, died at the home of its parents,
150 North Case ave-, Friday morning
of exhaustion.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-12-07

LOST-On Main st. lady's pocketbOok
Finder please return to lib West
Cedar st. and receive reward.
- 19S-20O"
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-12-07
STOPS THE COUGH
AND WORKS 0EE The COLD.

Laxative Bromo- Quinine Tablets cure g.
cold In one day. No cure. No Pay. Price
% cents.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-12-07
@M%.,>,,

This signature Is on every box Of the genuine
Laxative BrOmO-Q Quinine Tablets
the remedy that cures esld IN one day
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-12-07

Our line of fine furs is superior in
quality and much cheaper in price.
Black Bear. Byrider Bros.
The Adair County news., 1901-11-06
Shoes.

Everybody knows we do the shoe
business of Columbia. We've built
up, and maintain our immense
trade in this departments by our
scrupulous regard for values. 1t is
an expression we hear every day
81 get the best shoes from you,
our years of experience has taught
US what the people want. We buy
shoes from the best Manufacturers
IN the country, and you can always
depend on getting the latest Leath-
ers and styes from us. We've no
room in this stock for "Auction
Stuff"
The Adair County news., 1901-11-06
GRADY VILE.

Mr.. ]. W. Walker, of Greensburg
was in our town last week,
Mr.. j. ]. Hunter and wife spent last
Sunday with the family of Mr. w. B,
Rowe, near Columbia.
Mr.. II. c. Walker and wife spent las
Sunday at Bliss.
Mr.. A. B. Wilmore spending a few
days in Greensburg this week.
Mrs. w. A. Wilmore and son, spent
last Sunday with the family of Arthur
Bradshaw.
Mr.. Robs. Todd, of Columbia, was in
our midst last Sunday.
10 Yates and wife spent a few days
at Edmonton last week with relatives
We had a good rain Sunday night,
and the farmers will complete their
wheat sowing.
H. A. Walker is on the sick list this
week.
Richard Young, of Waterview, was
with US last week.
Mr.. W. w. Bradshaw and G. w.
Robertson. of Columbia, attended
church at Union last Sunday.
J.A Diddle and John L. Walker
attended political speaking at Kelt-
ner last Saturday night.
Quite number of citizens attended
court at Columbia last Monday.
Mr.. J.H. Smith returned from Louis
vile last week where he sold a car load
of cattle at fair prices.
Messrs. Smith & Nell are feeding a
carload OF. mules in Cumberland county
for the market.
Messrs. Hardesty & Bridgwaters, of
Lebanan received a car load of cattle
from Smith & Nell, last week at BIC
per pound,
Mr.. Henry Moss, the well-known
stave man, of Greensburg, passed
through here last Sunday, en- route for
his home.
Prof. Harlan Hindman, who is teach
ing school at Sanora, spent few days
at home the first of the week.
Prof. G. P. Dillon and Miss, Mary
Todd, our efficient tesehers, gave a
spelling last Thursday night which
was largely attended.
A.G. Moss. of Lebanon, spent sever
al days of last week at this place re-
ceiying lumber from j. A. Diddle.
Di d at his home at Nell on the 2Sth
of Oct, Mr.. John Bell, in his Goth year,
with complication Of diseases Mr..
Bell was man that every body liked,
good husband and fatEer ard The
community has lost one OF It's best
citizens. lie leaves wife and five
childreB, aud host Of relatives to
weep over his departure. \
The Adair County news., 1901-11-06

Eight children have died and
eleven others are suffering from
lockjaw as the result of the use of
diphtheria antoxln in St. Louis.
Investigations are being made, and
so far confirm the belief that the
serum contained tetanus toxin.
Great alarm is felt by parents
whose children have been inocula-
ted.
The Adair County news., 1901-11-06

The jury in the case of the Com
monwealth against George Han
Ion, charged with numbering Off
Ger Fredericksburg, in Louisville,
last April, failed to agree. 1t is
said that eleven of the jurors were
for hanging and one for acquittal.
If newspapers gave correct ac-
counts 1T was one Of the foulest
murders ever perpetrated in
Louisville.
The Adair County news., 1901-11-06

Paid list since last report: G. Ii.
Gorley. ii. G. WOlford, L, f. Walton,
VIM. Iryiu. G. S. Bell. Neely Morrison
W. j. Bales, J. a. Winfrey, A. Smith,
]. 2. Willis, n. w. .Kinnaird, Miss
Emma Hum, A c. Pulliam, 10 Bell,
Mason McCaffree, W. T. ISbell, II. Q.
Montgomery, Geo. b. Cheatham,
G. S. Bell, w. J. Bales, d. T..
Wilson, w. D.. King, Chas. RoOpe, NJ.
Ii, Rhorer. Nanny Kemp, W. G. Hol-
laday, r. B. Grider, Frank ConOyer. V.
NJ. EpperSon, DR.. w. L. GriSSom.
The Adair County news., 1901-11-06

A writer in Washington says no
matter how Hanna, Platt, Quay
and others may appear to the pub
lie view, these men are bent on
Roosevelt's retirement when his
term ends. His erraticisms are
looked upon as dangerous. and
there is no telling at what hour he
may provoke an explosion. This
winter, when Congress is fairly un-
derway, the campaign of 1904 will
begin. The Republican machine
leaders will raise the money neces-
sary to defeat Roosevelt should he
bend the power of his Office for the
nomination.
The Adair County news., 1901-11-06

The family of which Mr.. Tom Cra-
vens was a member desire to return
their heartfelt thanks to all those who
waited upon the deceased during his
illness. Kindness came freely and vol
unfairly and the sympathy aud friend
ship exhibited to the one so sorely
afflicted will never be torfotten by the
surviving members of the family.
The Adair County news., 1901-11-06
The Election

Don't bother us in the least, we're
"down to business" in our store,
if you don't think 30 come in and
take look.
We have just returned from the
markets and have loaded our store
with the biggest stock you ever saw
in Columbia.
We didn't buy quite all the
goods we saw, or were we the only
buyers paying cash for our goods,
but we've "done a plenty" and if
you will just step in, take birds
eye view of our store you will think
"we're the only Pebbles on the
Beach"
The Adair County news., 1901-11-06

a college for the higher educa-
tion of women will probably be
founded IN this State by the Ken
tucky Presbyterians. 1t is report
ed that the seminary will have an
endowment fund of 100000.
The Adair County news., 1901-11-06
Preaching Next Sunday.

T. f. Walton, this city; w. S. Dud-
geon, Mt. Gilead;Z. L. Williams Dunn
vile; w. Ii. G. Sandidge, Marrow
borne; e. G. Trimble, Providence; B..
Y. Wilson, Big Greek; w. P. Gordon,
Mt. Carmel; t. L. Hulse, Gradyville;
G. NJ. Deenor, Second Freedom; a. H..
Baugh, EStO; j. P. Van Hoy, Antioch;
W. b. Cave, Zion.
The Adair County news., 1901-11-06

While on his way to the Tennes-
see penitentiary Harry Ryan, who
had been sentenced with two other
men to two years in prison for rob-
bing postoffice, confessed that he
had been implicated in the robbery
of the Manchester, Tenn, bank a
few weeks before.
The Adair County news., 1901-11-06

1t vas conceded on the eve of the
election in Greater New York that
Brooklyn held the key to the sit
uatlon, and it would not be sur
prising if Low and the Fusionists
are successful against Shepard and
Tammany Hall.
The Adair County news., 1901-11-06

The monthly statement of the
public deI7tat the close of business
>on October 81 shows that the debt
less cash In the Treasury amounted
to 81, ,O22, ,032, ,957, a decrease from
last month of 50, ,563, ,408.
The Adair County news., 1901-11-06

The NJ. & f. High School continues
to grow and from reports received by
principal. it is confidently expected
that over one hundred pupils will BE-
in the old building 10y Christmas.
The Adair County news., 1901-11-06

Mr.. Jerome Grider, who was the
Democratic candidate to represent
Clinton and Wayne in the next
Legislature, was accidently shot at
Cumberland City last Saturday.
He was not dangerously hurt
The Adair County news., 1901-11-06

Strayed or StOlen-A bay horse 15t
hands, white bind feet, star in fore
head. was hitched in town Tuesday
night. Horse, bride and saddle all
gone. Notify j. c. DOHONEY,
Columbia, Ky.
The Adair County news., 1901-11-06

If the Kentucky authorizes Will
agree for old Durbin to select q
jury, employ the attorneys on both
side, and name the trial Judge, he
will send Taylor and Finley to
Kentucky.
The Adair County news., 1901-11-06

Mr.. John Belden, who was in College
here when quite young man, died at
Lakeland Asylum one day last week.
His parents reside at Liberty, but the
interment was at his old home, Leb-
anon. The deceased had been in a
low state of health for long time, and
his mind finally became impaired.
The Adair County news., 1901-11-06
ADDITIONAL LOCALS.

Mr.. S. ID. Barbee will remove to bis
new dwelling in few days. Mr.. John
Morrison, Of Cane Valley, has rented
the residence and farm where Mr.;
Barbee now lives and will remove to it
The Adair County news., 1901-11-06
Edward S. Stokes, who shot ar

Edward S. Stokes, who shot and
killed jim Fisk, over Josie Mans
field, died in New York Saturday.
Stokes at one time was the most
prominent man ON Wall street,
and Fisk was a wealthy railroad
man. The killing at the time was
the talk of the whole country. \
The Adair County news., 1901-11-06

In a fight with Beers near Beth
el the Britons lost several officers
aud fifty-four men killed and 100
wounded. Two British guns we're
also captured.
The Adair County news., 1901-11-06

Last Friday at Dry Fork School,
taught by Mrs. MaryS Biggs, matbe
matical contest between the boys and
girls, was held resulting in tie. Out
of thirty-three problems. rot one was
missed. Those who participated were
Misses Mary Tupman, Beatrice Blggs,
Daisy Cundiff, Matte Russell, Fannie
Page, and Annie Edrington. Messrs.
Chester BIggs, Oscar EdringtoD, Rollin
Cundiff, Abner Grant and Lee Biggs.
The Adair County news., 1901-11-06
ClOakS.

On this trip we bought beauti-
full line of Ladies and Misses
Cloaks, ,..Capes, Acknowledging,
medium and short-desirable col
ors, and qualities, at closing out
prices. In this line we can down
all competition.
The Adair County news., 1901-11-06

DR.. A. NJ. Jackman arrived in Co
lumbia from Texas Tuesday en- route
for Creelsboro.
The Adair County news., 1901-11-06

Rev. E. w. Barnett will preach al
Zion next Sunday forenoon and at 20
lumbia Sunday night.
The Adair County news., 1901-11-06

Hayden Hardesty, Of Lebanon
bought from w. B. Rowe 35 head OF
cattle. 100 pounds at 40, from Smith
& Nell 30 head 1000 pound cattle at
3 30 also from same parties 4 mules fat
s1O0,O0 each.
The Adair County news., 1901-11-06

For Satisfactorily new piana at
a bargain, Address
RIM. NEwDoID,
Cane Valley, KY.
The Adair County news., 1901-11-06

Gov. Durbin, of Indiana, Is a
bigger man than the Constitution
Of the United States.
The Adair County news., 1901-11-06
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 6.

Gov. Beckham will reply to far
mer Durbin's letter in a few days.