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The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-08-20

Morwin Invcnt,da Machine anu Now nas
atontriect.
Warren d Merwn Is going back TO
prison voluntarily. although he was re-
leased only last week, having served a
four-years term for forgery Strange
as It may seem. Merwln goes hack 10
prison to become a wealthy man.
Found guilty OF forgery In 1898, Mer
win aaon after he was placed in prison
at Bridgeport, Conn, was set to work
making shoes. He studied the machine
which sews the the uppers of the shoes
to the soles carefully and saw a chance
to improve IT,
The parts OF tho newt attachment were
made outside OF the prison and when
they were finished Merwiu assembled
them and tried tho machine. II worked
perfectly. Where days output was
formerly 500 pairs Of shoes. by the use
OF the new machine i, was easy to turn
out 600 pairs day
Warden Garvin encouraged Merwin
and the attachment was patented. When
Merwns time was up he got the con-
tract to make the shoes in the prison.
Monday am golng back 70 prisoa.'
said Mr. Merwin, but not ns a pylson-
er. This time viii be a contractor aud
reap the rewards Of my Invention Ths
state will be benefited many thousaad
dollars by my invention, and IL viii als9
be- a good thing for me,
1T was hard 70 spend four years 10
prison, but do not regret it now. 1
made good use OF my time while behind
the bars and my prison sentence was
really the means Of opening the way for
me to become a wealthy man FOR have
a good paying contract with the prison
for making shoes
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-08-20

There was only Onr Way to Drop n
Matter.

There Was only On- Way to Drop ths
Matter.
A former United States consul 4
Canton tells o. an amusing experiences
he had with his Chinese servant. who
Ike the ,est Of his race, was exceeding.
ly persistent.
When | first employed my head boy,
Wong, says Mr.. s.. he said: Master
have got no sugar-tongs"
merely remarked that ! didn't care
for sugar-tongs.
II is the custom at Canton when one
is invited out TO dinner to take ones
own servant along to assist at the table
Soon after Wong's advent went to
dine with the British consul and took
the boy with me The next morning
when Wong was serving my breakfast,
ne said:
"Velly fine dinner, master"
yes" ! replied, at was a fine din
ner."
"Bli'7h eonsul fine house have got H.
said Wong. have got velly nice table
Have got sugar-tongs"
Yes | admitted, "the British consul
has all that, and he has money to pay
for things"
Two days later dined with the Bel
gian consul Wong went with me. and
the next morning he praised everything
and ended with "He have got sugar
tongg.
He's welcome to his sugar-tongs,"
said but ! don't want any. I don't in
tend to have any, and you n, ed not say
sugar-tongs TO me again"
Soon after ! dined at the Italian con-
sul's, On the following morning. az
usual Wong praised the Italian consups
house. his table. his dinner and ended
with "He have got sugar-tongs"
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-08-20

A teacher was lnstructing a class Of
infants in the Sunday school and was
letting the childan finish her sentences
20 make sure thSy understood
The idol had eses, she said, "but &
couldn't"
See cried the children.
1T had ears, but Il couldn't"
Hear" said the clasc.
1T had lips. but IL couldn't"
Speak" said the children.
"lt had nose, but II couldn't"
Wipe H." shouted the little ones.
and the teacher had TO pause In her les-
ron in order 10 recover her composuys.
London Tid-Bits
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-08-20
mAKn rnonIrM 1o rAcr.
Nebraska Puts Upa warm Proposition for
tho Mnr nepAItment.


the Wac department.
The case Of that Nebraska woman
whose husband wants her to come home
from the Phillppnes, whittier she wen,
as a teacher at government expense, ami
take care Of him and the children, Is a
peculiar one When she asked for her
appointment she did not prefix the Mrs.
30 the war department treated her as a
Miss Her husband was anxious to keep
her at home, and he telegraphed the de-
partment that she could not accept The
appointment because she had husband
and children. The woman was there
upon called upon 70 account and she re-
piled that she had no children and there
was nothing to prevent her from going,
so the department calamity accepted her
version OF the affair and sent her the
required transportation. A little later
the husband appealed 20 the department
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-08-20

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wife from her family. bui the message
came too la,e-ihe woman Dad sailed
Nov Il appears that the department.
has been advised by friends Of the wo-
man that The children referred to by ne
protesting husband were not hers but
her husbands. by a former wife. At the
same time there is to be a fuller inquiry
ir'o the matter, and there Is a possibility
that the womans engagement may De
cancelled. after all Il is very puz-
zling question as It stands, however.
when the woman took the marriage
vows did she thereby enter into any
obligation to render constant care and
attention to another woman's children?
Can this Nebraska man prove this. ana
can ne further prove that nc is entitled
to her care and attendance. too? And {
he should succeed IN having her return
ed f.cm the Philippines, could be do
pend upon receiving this care and at
tendance2 In shor the War depart
ment has a very neat problem TO face.--
Cleveland plalndaaler.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-08-20

predicted by those VINO nave been
watching tae fad that it will prove Of
comparatively short life.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-08-20

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Of all
before retiring him good nights sleep
QSamo Furnished Ion appaeauon)
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-12-12
Increased Earnings Predicted.

Chicago III. Dec. l2-Probably
never before has more general feel
ing of confidence prevailed among
any class of railroad officials regard
ing the outlook fer traffic than is felt
among the western contingent at the
present time regarding the outlook
for 1903. A canvass of the officials of
the principal western roads fails to
find single one who is not of the
opinion that the volume of traffic and
earnings on the roads during the com
ing year will be far in excess of the
figures for the current year
One particular fact is emphasized,
and that is the rate situation. which
is said to he perfect The large
amount of east and westpound traffic
has given all the railroads as much
business as they can possibly handle
with their present equipment, and
there has been no incentive for cut
ting rates.
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-12-12
Sherwell's Second Trial.

Evansville, Ind, Dec, l2-The
case of Wilbur S Sherwell, charged
with the murder of Fannie Butler,
was called today. The trial, it is
expected, will commence next week
Sherwell is the former policeman who
has been charged with committing
several murders of the Jack Rip
per type. which created great sensa-
tion in Evansville more than year
ago. Sherwell was recently tried for
the murder of Mrs. Georgia Railey
and acquitted. At present two in
dictments for murder stand against
hlm. As the evidence in the Railey
case was considered stronger than in
the other two cases it is the general
opinion that he will not be convicted
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-12-12
U. S. Civil Service Examinations

4 com mpetitive examination under the rules OF
the u. s. civil service commission, OF applicants
letter Carriers in the classified postal service In
this city, will be held at the city hall, Florence,
Colorado, on the 10th day OF January, 1908,
commencing ats O'Clock q. IN. Applications for
this examination must be made on United
States Civil Service Com blanks, form
No. 101. Such blanks can be obtained from the
undersigned. Applicant will not be acce pteci
unless received by tho board by the hour OF
closing business on january 3rd, 1903. There
fore all persons desiring examination should
secure blanks aud fill them out at once, In order
TO allow time for any necessary corrections.
]. H McMIcHAEL,
Secretary Board of Examiners.
Office address, PostofRce.
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-12-12
Tobacco Growers Meet.

Paris Ky. Dec. l2-The Tobacco
Growers association of Kentucky is in
session here today today with "a good
attendance of prominent growers
The purpose of the meeting is to dis.
cuss questions relative to crops prices
organization, taxes. etc.
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-12-12

The county commissi oners yester-
day passed resolution granting to
Thomas Robinson a franchise to build
and operate an electric road through
certain portions of the county Free
mont county and Florence have done
more for the public welfare than they
Will probably realize for some time
to come. 1t is now up to Canon to
make the success of the electric road
complete. Everything is waiting on
the action Of the Canon council.
We hope no sprays will be placed in
the wheels Of progress.
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-12-12
Rio Grande Excursion.

Annual convention National Live
Stock Association, Kansas City, Mo-,
Jan. 13 to l6, 1908. One fare plus 70
for round trip Selling dates Jan. II
and IL, 1908. Continuous passage
each direction by depositing ticket
with joint agent and payment of 25
cents return limit may be extended to
leave Kansas City up to and including
Jan. 81. 1903.
International Live Stock Exposition
at Chicago, Nov 80 to Dec. 6, 1902.
Rate of one fare plus 50. 90 to Chicago
and return. Dates of sale, Nov 80,
| Dec. | and 2. Tickets to be good for
return leaving Chicago up to and in
cluding Dec. Sth. Continuous passage
each direction.
HOLIDAY RATES.
One fare for round trip between
stations in Colorado. Minimum soc.
Tickets Oh sale, December "a, 20 and
81, 1902 and January lst 1903. Final
return limit Jan. end, 1908. Contin-
uous passage each direction.
Holiday rates for teachers and stu
dents of educational institutions, not
residing at the place where the insti-
tutions are located, one fare or the
round trip between stations in Colo
RADIO. Tickets sold on closing day of
school, day after. but not earlier than
Dec. 20 nor later than Dec. go in any
case. Final limit date school re-
opens and not later than Jan. 10, 1903
in any case Such rate granted only
upon presentation of certificate of
proper officer of the institution with
which applicant is connected, certify
ing to the fact that applicant is going
home for vacation and is regular stu.
dent or teacher.
State Teachers ASSN at Colorado
Springs, Dec. 22, 23, and "a, 1909.
Tickets on sale Dec. % only. Final
limit Jan. 2, 1903.
Sunday excursions to Cripple Greek
and return every Sunday. S30 90 for
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-12-12
BOWLING.
Purdy's Men We're the Victors Last
Night.

Last nights contest at the bowling
alleys between the two Elk teams re-
suited in victory for Captain Purdy.
his team winning two out of the
three games. The first game showed
much improvement over the former
scores, but everybody was low in the
next two. Following are the scores
pJIRDv,S TEAM
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-12-12
Union Pacific is Always in Lead.

For quick time and modern equip
solid comfort, saves you ten hours to
Portland, eight hours to San Francisco
and makes quickest time to Chicago
and the east. See your local agent or
address E. r. Griffin, General Agent.
Denver. tt
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-12-12
Boxing at Terre Haute.

Terre Haute, Ind Dec. l2-Con-
siderable interest is manifested in the
boxing show to be pulled off tonight
at the Casino theatre. The wind up
will be furnished by Eddie Gardner
and kid" Black who are sched-
uied to meet in fifteen, round con-
tect
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-12-12

l.. l.. Percivsl has erected steel
fence on the front of his property,
facing our office. When the street
is cut down to grade it will look very
nice. This fence was built by T. E.
Spencer.
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-12-12

Diamonds at investment prices.
Your money returned within 10
per cent at your request.
81 w. L. I1Orris s. Co., jewellers.
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-12-12

A. A. Hull will sell good jewelry
the balance of this month cheaper
than anyone in Florence. 4l0 w.
Main. ST-9S
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-12-12

Sunday excursions to Cripple Creek
and return every Sunday. $500 for
round trip. Train leaves 3 :35 p. m.
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-12-12

A nice lina of new rockers at bar
gain. Just the thing for Christ
mas present. Booking. t
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-12-12

Sterling Spoons, Knives, Forks,
Souvenir Spoons, Meat Forks, etc.
Gibbs Jewelry Co. 1892
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-12-12

Reserved seats for the Musical club
concert December II 1T Morris & Co. +,
Saturday morning
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-12-12
SIS. Reward

will be paid for the arrest and con.
viction Of any one found stealing, or in
any way damaging this compsny's prop
erty at its wells or elsewhere.
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-12-12

nj D. THATCHER. Pres.
J. A. McCANDLESS. vice-Pres.
M B. 10y Cashier.
W. E. MITCHELL. Assistant Cashier
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-12-12

Watches, Diamonds, Cut Glass
You can absolutely depend upon
the quality Of goods bought Of w.
l.. rl0rriS & Co. 88-07
Middletown transcript., 1902-11-29
ODESSA NOTES

l
ME. John Kumpel is the guest Of hia
parents.
Mr.. Joseph 6. Brown spent Thursday
in Baltimore.
Miss Georgia C. Enos is spending her
/ holidays at home.
Miss Katie crumm. Of Phlludtlphia, is
visiting Mrs. john Hsldmysr.
Miss May Rhodes spent Sunday with
| her sister, Mrs. R. N. Rhodes.
Messrs. William and Henry Townsend
visited their parents ON Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. Denver Coppage spent
Thursday with his mother, Mrs. Georgia
G. Coppage.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Medders. ef
Still Pond, spent several days this week
with Odessa friends,
Mies Frances Aspril, Of the West
Chester State Normal School, is spending
several days in Odessa.
Prof. H. Rodney Sharp and Miss
Emma Hallett are spending the Thanks
giving holidays at their respective homes.
Family reunions were held at the
homes of Mr.. F. B. Watkins, Mr.. D. w.
Corbit, Mr.. J. K. Williams and Mr.. Cor
bit Vinyard's on Thanksgiving.
The union Thanksgiving services held
in the M. E. Church on Thursday morn
ing were largely attended by both con-
gregations. Rev. R. L. Hallett of the
Presbyterian Church preached a very
able sermon.
Miss Lidie Rhein and Mr.. Howard
Norris were quietly married at the NJ.
E. Parsonage by Rev. J. NJ. Arters on
Wednesday afternoon, in the presence of
the immediate families and few friends.
Immediately after the ceremony Mr..
and Mrs. Morris left for their future home
in Chester, Pa. The bride is very active
in church work and will be greatly
missed, both in the church and by q
large circle of friends.
Everybody will want to hear Dr.
George Hindley, the famous Western
orator and humorist, in Odessa Hall,
next Tuesday night, December I'd. The
subject of the lecture is "Will It Take, f"
a most popular one with all who have
heard it. General admission, % cents;
reserved seats, 35 cents. Proceeds for
the benefit of Scott Chapter Epworth
League, this town. Don't fail to hear
this distinguished speaker on his best
subject.
Middletown transcript., 1902-11-29
PERSONALITIES

A Y
Mr.. Grover johnson was in Wilmington
Thursday
Mr.. Ollie Farrell, OF Dover, was in town
on Thursday evening.
Miss Josephine Salmons spent Tuesday
with Miss Elsie Jones.
Mr.. Paul Messick, of Swarthmore, P:.,
is visiting his parents here.
Miss Myrtle Bramble. of Clayton, is the
guest of Miss Louise McCrone.
Mrs. Edward Dare has returned from
visit with Philadelphia friends.
Mr.. and Mrs Charles Dickerson spent
several days in Wilmington last week.
Mr.. Louis Green, Of Wilmington, was
the guest of relatives near town OH Thurs
day.
Mrs. Leslie Sehreitz and daughter,
Miss Jeanette, spent yesterday in Phila-
delphia.
Miss Elsie c. Byron spent Thanksgiving
Day with Miss Katie Hutchinson at
Townsend.
Mrs. Caminade, Of Trenton, N. j., is
visiting her sister, Mrs. A. G. Cox on
Green street.
Mrs. Carl Harrington and Miss Corienne
HardcastIe, of Philadelphia, are visiting
relatives here.
Mr.. Albert Suydam, of Havre-de-
Grace, was-the guest of his parents on
Thanksgiving Day.
Mr.. Frank Mills, of Philadelphia, was
the guest of his sister, Mrs. John Jones
on Thanksgiving Day.
Messrs. Lucian Green, of Delaware Col
lege, and Harold Green, of Philadelphia,
are visiting their mother.
Mrs. Samuel Darlington and son, of
Wilmington, are being entertained by
Mrs. Margaret Darlington.
Mrs. Katherine Letherbury and Misses
Sybilla Jones and Hattie Cullen visited
Philadelphia last Saturday.
Mr.. Alexander Walmsley, of Philadel-
phia, spent several days this week With his
sister, Mrs. P. L. McWhorter.
Mrs. G. ]. Roberts and Miss Emma
Link were the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. ].
L. Byron on Thanksgiving Day.
Mr.. Gilpin Massey, of Mauch Chunk,
and Mr.. Warren Ellicott, of Wilmington,
spent several days at their home here.
Mr.. and Mrs. John T. Hayes and son,
Of Red Lion, were entertained by Mr..
and Mrs. 7. E. Hurn on Thanksgiving
Day.
Miss CIarissa Richards and the Misses |
Jackson, of Wilmington, spent Thanks
giving Day with Mr.. and Mr. George |
Richards.
Mr.. George Hopkins. of Wilmington,
and daughter, Miss Elizabeth, of the
State Hospital, spent several days in town
this week
Mr.. William N. Lees, and son, of Phila-
delphia. spent Thanksgiving day with
his cousin, Mr.. B. F. Lippincott, at the
National Hotel.
Miss Clay and Miss Warren and Messrs.
Ernest Solway and Benjamin Wilson, of
Elkton, spent Thursday with friends and
relatives here.
Misses Eliza Green and the Misses Nc
Lain, and Mary Williams, Of Oak Lane,
Pa, are spending several days with rela-
ives and friends.
Mrs. Hugh C. Browne and son, Hugh,
to their home in Wilmington
after lengthy visit to her Z
mother, Mrs. H. Y. Parvis. \
Mr.. Charles E. Jones who was injured
/ few weeks ago by falling from the
building on which he was working is i'm !
proving rapidly and hopes to be out in a
hort time. j.
Mr.. Joseph G. Jolls made flying trip
o Pittsburg and Cincinnati during the
irst of the week, returning home Thurs Y
lay evening. Mr.. Jolls combined busi-
less with pleasure on his trip.
Middletown transcript., 1902-11-29
SAssAFRAs ITEMS

Court convenes in Chestertown on
Monday.
Mrs. Therza Shallcross gave luncheon
on Thursday last.
Mr.. and Mrs. William f. Spry visited
Smyrna on Monday.
Miss Tersia Dreka has returned from a
visit to Mt. Pleasant.
For three days during the week we
had continuous rain.
Thanksgiving celebrations were the
social events of this week.
Mrs. Caroline Johns visited Mrs. B.
Caulk on Friday afternoon.
Mrs. Anthony Johnston and son, Brad
ford, visited Middletown Friday.
Mrs. John Ernest visited her mother,
Mrs. I. Gunkle in Warwick on Friday.
Mr.. Walter s. Fillingame, of Cayot's
Corner, has very fine standard bred
colt for sale.
Mr.. Stephen Boyer, of Middletown, was
the guest Of his nephew, Mr.. Stephen
Boyer on Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Sylvester enter
tanned for dinner on Friday last Rev. Mr..
of Galena.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Fillingame will
entertain the Mite Society Of the M. E.
Church this evening.
Mrs Geoage Mcclure, Of "William's
Point" left on Wednesday for visit to
Wilmington relatives.
Mrs. Rachel Stradley is on two weeks
visit to her sister Mr.. and Mrs. Archie
Biggs, of near Chesapeake City.
Mrsand Mrs. Harry Griffith and daugh-
ters attended the Schriver-Lockwood
nuptiaiEoh oh Wednesday afternoon.
Mr.. George Register is. lying very i'll
with Typhoid fever at bis sisters, Mrs.
Samuel Wheelbanks near Sassafras.
Mrs. Frank Sylvester and children left
on Sunday for visit to her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Smith Burris at Kennedyville.
Messrs. Sheppard Morris and John
Johnston visited Mr.. and Mrs. Archie
Biggs on Friday last, near Chesapeake
City.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Lucas, of near
Mt. Pleasant, were the guests of his sister,
Mrs. John Clothier, of Sassafras, on
last.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Spry, of near
Galena. we're entertained on Monday by
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. William H.
Spry, of Sassafras.
Mr.. Walter Fillingame, of "Cayots Cor
ner," visited his brother Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Fillingame, of near Sassafras, Sat-
urday and Sunday.
Mrs. F. v. Wills, of Earleyille, attended
the Craycroft- -Pascaulb. nuptials, which |
was a notable wedding in Philadelphia
on Wednesday last.
The Pine Tree Hunt Club, of Queen
Anne's had large Hunt on Wednesday
last. There were 3B horssmen and 20 carr
riages filled with ladies following the fox,
An oyster roast was given after the hunt
at the residence of MF. w, Irving Walker
in erich Neck" In honor OF his guests,
Mr.. Howard Walker. of New York,
Messrs. Haines and Sheppard, of Phil
adelphia, and Colten, n. ].
Middletown transcript., 1902-11-29
Mails l lose as Foliow-.

doing North-7.SO =. IN 1905 a. m, ass and
so p. m.
Going South $50 q. M, $40 p. m.
For Odesss-9.l0 u. M, IL 40 q. Il.. $50 D. M
For Warwick, Cecilton, Earlville and Sassa-
fraB-9.lS q. M
Middletown transcript., 1902-11-29

THr TRAsscHrrr 800 per year,
Middletown transcript., 1902-11-29
THANKSGIVING ENTERTAINMENT

The auditorium of the Opera House
was well filled long before the appointed
hour fer the curtain to rise Thursday
evening, and late comers had to find
room in the balcony.
The drama, "Rebecca's Triumph" In
three acts. was we'll rendered, the parts
all being well sustained, and the large
audience was unanimous in its praise.
The oyster supper which followed the
entertainment was well patronized and
the Ladies' Mite Society can well feel
proud Of the evening receipts.
The cast Of characters follows:
Middletown transcript., 1902-11-29
DRArH OF ENRON I. sorrwr1I

Gideon z. Rothwell, formerly Of the
eLeyels," died at the residence Of his
daughter Mrs. James Shaver, at Mt.
Union, Pa, Friday last. after lingering
illness The de. eased was the son of the
late William Rothweli. of the Level. 2,
aid was ls'rn August lst, 1877. Mr..
Rothwell was at one time large land
owner in this county, and had always
been the friend-of tile poor, and it is
said he never denied friend favor.
Owing to his generosity he paid thousands
of dollars to assist men who were in
distress and trouble.
Middletown transcript., 1902-11-29
TOWNSEND NOTES

| Miss Lizzie Disch visited friends il
Dover this week.
Mr.. Elmer Pritchard, Of Wilmington
spent Thursday with his parents.
Miss Elsie Byron, of Middletown, Wis.
tied Miss Katie Hutchison on Thursday.
Mr.. William Naylor spent Thanksgiy-
ing with his daughter, Mrs. w. Fl. Money
Prof. H. K. McCabe spent Thanksgiv.
ing Holidays with his parents in Sslby-
vile.
Mrs. Elizabeth Yoshell, of Smyrna,
spent Thanksgiving Day with Mrs. Isaac
Stats.
Mrs. Albert Watts, Of Cecilton, spent
the week with her mother, Mrs. L. B.
Shockley.
Miss Mabel Smith spent Thanksgiving
with her sister, Mrs. Hodgson, of near
Sassafras.
Miss Sadie Pinder and Miss Edna Beer,
Of Clayton, visited Miss Alice Watts on
Thursday.
Mr. Waite Townsend spent several days
cunning with Mr.. B. W. Hutchison, OF
near Townsend.
Mr.. James Lattomus, of Wilmington,
is visiting his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Alexander Lattomus.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Whiteheuse, of
Wilmington, spent several days this week
with Mr.. A. Quillen.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. d. Stradley, of Clay
ton, spent Thursday with their daughter,
Mrs. Benjamin Hutchison.
On last Sunday afternoon while play
ing with matches. two small boys set fire
to pile of straw near the stable of Mr..
d. A. Goldsborough. Fortunately the
wind prevented the flames from reaching
the stable.
On last Sunday morning between the
hours of two and three, the safe in the post
Office was blown open and robbed of
about $50 worth Of stamps and also some
private papers of Mr.. Thomas Lattomus,
the postmaster The burglars in their
haste overlooked package Of stamps
amounting to $500. After the burglary,
the thieves made their escape in team
stolen from Mr.. Isaac Stats. The team
was afterward feund by State Detective
Francis, near Iron Hill, and has since
been returned to Mr.. Stats.
Middletown transcript., 1902-11-29
The Middletown Transcript
rrain. Leave Middlrtowa as Follo,v.:

Hor4h Bound-sso, 80, 90 and lO.ss a. IN.
: South B,na i-ia5L s.ll and nSo a m; s.s4
Is and 81 y. m.