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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1902-05-22
Three Children Drowned

st. Paul, Mimi, May ia special
to the Pioneer Press from Spring
Valley, Mimi, says: An electric
storm, accompanied by a cloudburst,
passed over Etna and Forestville, two
small villages nine miles southeast of
this city, Saturday night. Several
large barns and other buildings were
completely demolished. Herman Will
bright, wife and three children, who
were returning home in a buggy,
were thrown into the raging torrent
and the three children were drowned.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-01-12
A Good Thina.

German Syrup is the special pre-
scription of DR.. A. Boschee, a cele-
bated German Physician, and is ac-
knowledged to be one of the most
fortunate of discoveries in Medicine. It
quickly cures Coughs. Colds and all
Lung troubles of the severest nature,
removing, as It does, The cause of
the affection and leaving the parts
in strong and healthy condition. II
is not an experimental medicine, but
has stood the test of years, giving
satisfaction in every case, which its
rapidly increasing sale every season
confirms. Two million bottles sold
annually. Boschee's German Syrup
was introduced in the United States
in 1883 and is now sold in every
town and village in the civilized
world. Three doses Will relieve any
ordinary cough. Price 75 cents. Get
Green's Special Almanac
City Drug Store, Ardmore and Madill.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-01-12

Some time my daughter caught a
severe cold. She complained of pains
in her chest and had bad cough.
| gave her Chamberlain's Cough Rem
edy according to directions and in two
DAYS she was well and able TO go u
school. | have used this remedy IN
my family for the past seven years
and have never known II TO fail,
saws James Prendergast, merchant,
Annato Bay, Jamaica, West India ISL
ands. The pains in the chest indi'
Gated an approaching attack OF pneu-
monia. which i'll this instance was
undoubtedly warded on by Chamoer-
lain's Cough Remedy. II counteracts
any tendency OF a cold toward pnen'
monia. Scld by City Drug Store r.
J. RS~sey.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-01-12
TEXAS FRATRIcIDE.
Sill Pettltt, a Mail Carrier, Shot and
Killed by His Brother.

The Gainesville Hesperian gives the
account of horrible affair which oc-
Cured in Cooke county the otner
night:
Sill Pettitt, a mail carrier, betw zen
Gainesville, Callisburg and Balm, was
shot and killed Wednesday night
while sitting in his room
posting up his books. Men
ton Of the killing was made in yesier-
days Hesperian, but particulars Of the
crime was not learned until last night.
AS soon as the sheriff's Office was
notified Wednesday night Deputy
Clark left for Balm. arriving there
about u o'clock. He made an oXau.i-
nation of the premises and forld
where a horse had been hitched &c q
smokehouse in the yard. BY the l'eht
of lantern he examined the tracks
made by the man who fired the s. ot
and noticed that one heel was consii-
erably worn. Continuing his investisa'
tion he tracked the man from tho VIII
dow back to the horse, then followed
the horse back to the road leading 70
the residence of Johnson, father OF
Mrs. Dol. Pettitt and on up TO John
sons barn. Johnson lives two miles
from Balm.
Suspicion pointed TO Dol Pettitt and
he was arrested yesterday morning by
Deputy Clark and lodged in jail last
Night
Dol Pettitt is a brother OF the dead
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-01-12

man and they had been on nbad terms
for two years.
At the time OF the shooting Sil Pet
tilt was sitting at his desk posting up
his books. To his right sat his mott sr,
holding in her lap little child of an
other son, who is now in the peniten.
tlary for killing his wife in Montague
county. Hearing a noise outside Sil
turned his face toward the winlGw
and received a 3S-calibre bullet Just
over the left eye He died at one
O'Clock.
The shooting took place at S
o'clock and at S:2O Dol Pettitt was at
the Johnson home. although his wife
thought him at Denison. When noJi-
fed that his brother had been shot he
at first refused to go to him, but iater
went. Arriving at Sil's home Dol o.
fered no assistance aud absolutely re-
fused to touch the body. A few neigh
bors had by this time arrived and re-
mained at the house all night.
Deputy Clark found Dolls gun, 3S'
calibre and the bullet removed from
the dead mans head fits 1t exactl.
Everything points to the brother as
the guilty man and the officers believe
they have made no mistake.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-01-12
Children Especially Liable.

Burns, bruises and cuts are eX-
tremely painful and If neglected often
result in blood poisoning. Children
ere especially liable to such mishaps
because not so careful. AS a remedy
DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve is un-
eaualled. Draws out the fire, stops
the pain, soon heals the wound. Be
waie of counterfeits. Sure cure for
piles. "DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve
cured my baby of eczema after two
physicians gave her up writes James
Mock, n Webster Ind, "The sores
were so bad she soiled two to five
dresses a daya. City Drug Store.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-01-12
INDIAN TERRIToR MEASURES.
Bill TO Permit Issuance of Bonds for
Certain Purposes Reported.

Washington, Jan. 1.-THE commit
tee on Indian Affairs reported favor
ably today the Curtis bill, providing
for the extension OF time for the con
struct,on of the Rock Island railway
through the indian Territory; also -e
Stephens bill to permit the Issuance
of bonds by incorporated cities of the
Indian Territory Tor the construction
of sewers, waterworks aud school
houses.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-01-12
INDIAN POLICEMAN MATueBY
Says He Was Not the Only One Fool.
ed al Not Finding Whisky.

The Marietta Monitor contains the
following:
The ladies trunk referred to in the
Ardmoreite was not broken open. The
reason | had for examining the same
was that while standing at the Santa
Fe depot at Marietta when n north
bound PASSENGER train pulled in |
saw in the unloading of the express
matter two trunks that looked very
suspicious to me. However. before
had time 10 reach the spot one of the
railroad employees on the same car
from which those articles were being
unloaded spied me and as quick as
thought loaded lhem back on the train.
| then boarded the train and went up
10 Ardmore where at the depot | no
ticed trunk being unloaded from the
express car, which | really supposed
was one of those that had been reload
ed at Marietta. which | felt confident
contained whisky. AS soon as the
transfer man came along and took
charge of the property. | requested
him to wait until could examine it,
which request was at once granted.
Fully believing that the trunk contain
ed whisky | opened II in the presence
of a deputy U. 5. marshal and the city
marshal of Marietta, but found no wet
goods. The trunk was not locked con
sequently | united a rope that II was
bound up with and after examining
its contents, wrapped il carefully, tie
ing the rope as | found IL. | was not
the only one astonished at not finding
whisky concealed in the trunk as sew
eral others watching the proceedings
expected 20 hndSit full must admit,
however, that l was more astonlshed
when saw parties placing packages
OF whisky back on the train TO prevent
mo from emptying il.
BUD MAYTUBBY.
u. s. Indian Police.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-01-12

Moore Pilules are a guaranteed
cure tor a. forms OF malaria, ague,
chills and fever, swamp fever, Jaun'
dice, malarial fever. bilious fever, bill
iousness, tetid breath and tired, list
less feeling They cure rheumatism
and the lassitude following blood poi
son produced from malarial poisoning.
No Quinine No arsenic, acids or iron.
DO not ruin stomach and teeth. En-
tirely tasteless. Price soc per box. DR..
G. G. Moore Co., No. $40 North Main
ST.. st. Louis, Mo. Sold by w. b.
Frame. City Drug Store.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-01-12
Don't Live Together.

Constipation and health never go
together. DeWitts Little Early Ris-
ers promote easy action of the bowels
without distress. Il have been troubl'
ed with costiveness nine years" says
J. o. Greene. Depauw, Ind. Il have
riod many remedies but Little Early
Risers give best results. City Drug
Store
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-01-12

The wors' after effects of Influenza
arise from deranged functions of the
liver. Clear the blood at once with
Herbine for II viii strengthen the
liver TO withdraw from circulation
the hillary poisons. Price so cents
". b. Frame. City Drug Store.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-01-12

Coughs and colds come unlimited,
but you can quickly get rid of them
with a few doses of BALLARD'S
HOREHOUND SYRUP. Price 25 and
so cents.--W. b. Frame, City Drug
Store.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-01-12

LA GRIPPE coughs often continue
for months and sometimes lead to ia
tai results after the patient is sup
posed to have passed the danger point
Foley's Honey and Tar affords posi-.
tive protection and security from
these COUGHS.
BONNER & BONNER.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-01-12

Frank Treadwell Bennett, Ia, was
troubled with kidney disease for two
years. He writes: Il mad taken sew
eral kinds of kidney remedies. but
with little benefit. Finally | tried
Foleys Kidney Cure and one dollar
bottle cured me-"
BONNER & BONNER.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-01-12

you should know that Foley's
Honey and Tar is absolutely the best
for all diseases OF the throat and
lungs. Dealers ere authorized to
guarantee it 10 give sat'sia 's1n.
BONNER q 30 :;
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-01-12

1t always spoils a woman's enjoy
ment of her swell dinner if her hus'
band insists on calling the dishes by
their English names.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-01-12

II a person can keep from being un-
happy he Is near enough to complete
happiness to think he has got it all
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-01-12

Chapped hands, cracked lips and
roughness of the skin cured quickly
by Banner Salve, the most healing
ointment In the world.
BONNER & BONNER.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-01-12

Most men make love with about as
much tact as is used when they plas
football
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-01-12

"Johnstous sarsaparilia, Quart Bottles; as
blood cleanser, flesh builder and health restorer
Il has no equal"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-01-12

The way of the transgressor is the
popular thoroughfare of the world.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-01-12

Women get so much happiness out
Of love affairs because they have such
wonderful imaginations.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-01-12

The man who fools himself never
fools anybody else.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-04-19
A HUNT FOR WILD MAN.
Efforts 10 Capture Him Has Been Futile
Has the swiftness Of a Deer

Efforts TO Capture Him Has Been Futile
Has the swiftness of Deer.
Excitement has been at fever heat
for week at Berkeley Springs over
the actions of a stranger. thought by
MANY to be wild man, and whose
favorite place of retreat in daytime is
on the lonesome cliffs and crags of
Warm Spring Mountains and at night
around the castle. which is nnaccu-
pied at present and is built on the
side of the mountain and overlooks
the town He seems to have the
swiftness of deer. for he has been
seen at distance travelling over large
boulders, underbrush and other OBJ
structlons, straight upon the noun
tain at remarkable rate of speed-as
fast as an ordinary man could move
on smooth surface.
Different parties have cautiously
climbed the mountains, with the hone
of catching him. but on each occa-
sion his keen eve has detected them
and so far he has eluded all attempts
at capture. He appears to be Of me
dunn build, wearing blue coat and
tronsers. He was seen about clock
one morning by different people from
the town to climb down the massive
stone columns i'll front of the castle
and take his usual rou-e straight up
the mountain side. 1t is supposed
he slept in the building at night but
it is not known at what time he en-.
tiers it /. A party is being organized
now to make q determined effort to
catch him as it is deemed unsafe to
allow his strange presence to be at
large. since a lady was insulted few
DAYS ago while crossing the ridge.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-04-19
ANNUAL ENUMERATION
Of the Children Of School Age in
Martinsburg.
SHOWS A GAIN OF THIRTEEN
The Reports Of the Enumerations Adopted by
the School Beard Last kight-0her
Business Before the Board.

The City Board Of Education met IN
regular session Monday III the Sec
ond Ward school sbuiIting Owing
to a Misunderstanding of the hour Of
meeting. PERSISTENT Russler WIS not
present on time aud Commissioners
Panlding called the meeting TO or
der. President Russler came IN later
and occupied the char. Commission
ers Paulding, Evans and Gerhardt
were present.
The enumerators reported the an
nual enumeration Of the youth OF
school age in Martinsburg for the
wear endine June 3d. 1902. which re-
ports were received and adopted.
The enumeration comDared with the
enumeration for the wear 1901 shows
Il gam of 3 The enumeration IN
the various wards resulted as fol
lows:
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-04-19
AVALUABLE MEDICINE

For Coughs and colds In Children.
! have not the slightest hesitancv in
recommending Chamberlain Cough
Remedy to all who are suffering from
colds or coughs savsi Charles M
Crnmer, Esq, we'll known watch
maker, Of Colombo. Ceylon. lit has
been some two years since the CITY
Dipensary first called MY attention to
this valuable medicine aud l have re-
peatedlv used it and 1t has always
been beneficial. 1t has cure d me quick
ly of all chest colds. 1t is especially
effective for children and seldom takes
more than one bottle to cure them of
hoarseness. have persuaded many to
try this valuable medicine, and they
are all al we'll pleased as myself over
the results. For sale by Mntthaei s
Pharmacy.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-04-19
WILL MEET IN MAY.
BEGINNING the Second Tuesday I'm May
Next, Two Terms VIII be Held in
Martinsburg Each Year.

Beginning the second Tuesday of
next May, the United States District
and Circuit Courts will convene in
the United States Court House in
this CITY twice each year instead of
once, as heretofore The increasing
business before the court necessitated
two terms year and hence the COM
pletlng of arrangements for the two
terms. Hereafter court will convene
in Martinsburg In Nav and October
of each year.
The names of the jurors drawn for
the term are now in the hands of the
clerks. who Will issue summons to
them. They will be announced late.
There will probably be several I'm
portant cases before this term, among
which will be the case of Emory L.
Dorsey, of Mineral county. VS. the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Com
panv, a suit for $40, 900 damages for
pers NAL injuries.
1t is not vet known whether or not
the testimony in the case of ID. q.
Heath and COMPANY VS.. The Ameri-
can Book Company will be completed
and both sides ready in time for this
term.
DISCH ARGES IN BANKRUPTCY
Judge jackson, OF the United States
District Court, has granted dischar-
ges in bankruptcy us follows
Henry v. Daniels, of Harp9r's Fer
ry.
Adam II Keller. Martinsburg,
| M. L.. Wolfe and s. X. Wolfe,
partners trading as M. l.. Wolfe and
! Comuanv of Charles Town
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-04-19

Commissioner Evans spoke of the
e. PItzer and said the denomonstra-
tion Of the populace at his funeral
Sunday afternoon showed more than
words could, the high esteem IN
which he was held in the comm UNI
tv. The board unanimously voted
that the death of Mr.. Pitzer be re-
corded ON the minutes with express
ions OF the sorrow and regret of the
board,
Commissioner Evans reported that
ne had ordered the water turned on
at the Golored School again, it bav-
ing been recently turned off on ac-
count of the negligent way in which
the hydrants were taken care IT nv
the scholars.
Commissioner Evans brought to
the attention of the board the over
flowing Of the Second ward school
yard every time there is rain OF
any consequence on account of the
lmproDer drainage. The president
was authorized to appoint commit
tee to confer with the City Council
aud take steps toward having drain
age pine from the yard connected with
the closed sewer which runs through
the var.
City SUPERINTENDENT of Schools G.
II Cole suggested that the Opera
House be engaged for the High School
commencement on Thursday, June 5,
the usual date for holding the COM
mencement. On motion of Comm Is
sioner Evans. Prof. Cole was gi-en
full power to engage the ODrea
House and TO make all arrangements
for the commencement.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-04-19
HOTEL FOR BERKELEY SPRINGS.
$4,000 Buiiding For the Well Known
Resort.

Baltimore cspital is leading in a
project TO build fine new hotel at
the famous Berkeley Spr ngs of West
Virginia This Is to take the place
of the hotel destroyed bv fire ON
March %, 1899. 1t has been decided
to build 300.room hotel. to cost
5000 000. The hotel company has Sc
cured 50-year lease from the State
of West Virginia of the various me-
dicinal and other springs for which
this resort is noted. and will have
monopoly of the use of the waters
for that time.
The company has been incorporated
as the Berkeley Springs Hotel Com
pany. with capital stock Of $500. 600.
1t has purchased the land. improve
ments and franchises of the old hotel
company. These are valued at $l70,
900.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-04-19
Doctors Had Plight.

severe cold. lost my voice. writes
DIR. Nj. i. Scarborough. of Hebron.
Ohio. "thsn began an obstinate cough.
Every remedy known to me as prac-
ticing physician for 80 years, failed,
and daily grew worse. Being urged
to try Dr. Kings New Discovery for
CONSUMPTION Coughs and Colds.
found quick relief. and for last ten
days have felt better. Positively grar-
anteed for Throat and Lung troubles
by Matthasi's Pharmacy soc and
SI.0O By all druggists.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-04-19
Bis-ss~SkaaDa
For Tiger.

No use to hunt tigers witt
0ird-shot. 1t doesn't hurt tt
tiger any and it's awfully risk,
lor you.
Consumption is a tige
among diseases. 1t is stealtl
but once started it rapidly
Eats up the flesh and destroy
the life. No use to go hunting
it with ordinary food and meo
icine. That's only bird-sho,
1t still advances. Good heay,
charges of SCOTS Emusic;
will stop the advance. TIL
disease feels that.
SCOTS Emulsion makes t..
body strong to resist. !
.soothes and toughens the lung
and sustains the strength uhu
the disease wears itself out.
Send for free sample.
SCOTT & BOVINE, Chemists, 4oo Pearl ST.. n.
sos and 500; all druggists.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-04-19
TWO WILLS PRoBATED.
n Is on small scrap Of Paper II Leaves
All ner Property 20 fIer sister, Who
IIas sipee Died Miss Anna Nc
sherry's win


The will OF Miss Margaret McSher-
ry has been admitted 70 probate in the
Office of the Clers Of the County
Court. 1t was made May 1, 1874 IL
is written on scrau of note paper
5x5 2 inches, and reads as follows:
/, Margaret McSherry, he Gueath to
my sister, Anna Statia McSherry. my
property as long as she lives After
her death to he divided among my
nieces and nephews.
Margaret MeSherry, Anna Boar
man, Nora Boarman, Lille Caroline,
witnesses.
MIS- S ANNA NJ SHERRY.
The will of the late Miss Anna
S taiia MeSherrv. who left an estate
valued at $40 900, has been admitted
to probate In the Office OF the Clerk
of the County Court.
After the payment of all her just
debts and funeral expenses. she be.
queaths unto her nephew. William
McSherrv. of Gettysburg. Pa, all
her property and estate, both real and
pers nal.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-04-19

A neighbor ran in with a bottle of
Chamberlain Collie, Cholrea.and Di.
arrhoea Remedy when my son was
suffering with severe cramus and
was given M as beyond hope bv my
his profession. After administering
three doses Of it, my son regained
consciousness and recovered entirely
within tweuty-f ur hours, SAYS Mrs
Mary Halter, of Mt. Crawford. Va.
This remedy is for sale by Mathaei s
Pharmacy.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-04-19
Good for Rheumatism.

Last fall was taken with a very
severe attack of muscular rheumatism
which caused me great pain and an
noyanos. After trying several pre-
scriptions and rheumatic cures j de
cided to use Chamberlain 8 Pain Balm
which / had seen advertised IN the
South Jerseyman. After two applica-
lions of this remedv | was much bet
ter, and after using one bottle was
completely crued -Sallie Harris. Sa-
lem. Nj. For sale by Mattnael Is
Pharmacy.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-04-19
IDENTIFIED AS ROBBERS
THBEE YOUNG MEN IN JAIL HERE
no BE.REMOvED TO MD.
They Were Arrested While Making
Their Home I'm a b. a o. Box Car
Here and Identified as the
Men wanted In ALE.
CHENEY Couufv

Three young men CRYING their
names as John Ford. aged 80 wears.
Frank Ford. aged II wears and Fred
f. Hanson, aged 10 years. who were
caught sitting around q fire in a
box car in the II. g.. o. yard here on
FRIDAY. April s, with quantity of
stolen goods III their possession. have
been identified as the men accused
of breaking into and robbing the store
OF j. j. Bier. at Bier's station, Mary
land.
As soon as the prisoners were ar
rested Detective Burnett communlcat-
ed with the authorities along the b.
O. west of here with the result that
he connected them with the robbery
at Bier's station. George A. Ogl1ne.
inspector of police for the Baltimore
and Ohio railroad between Pittsburg
and Baltimore. in company with Mr..
Bier, came here and identified the
prisoners as the men wanted for the
robbery of the store. The shoes and
clothing in their possession were iden-
titled as the goods stolen from the
store. which was robbed Friday night.
April 4. All of the goods stolen are
valued at $780,
Steps have been taken to get out
requisltion papers for the prisoners
and If the reduisition is grant ed they
will be removed to Cumberland for
trial.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-04-19
ONE ON DELICKER.
Department OF Justice Thinks Use of
Machine Would be an Improvement.

The Wheeling news tells the follow
ing Of Col. L. b. Delieker now at
Wheeling:
Colonel Delicker clerk of the
United STATES Court, is n penuan of
peculiar merit. There is subtle
D ,wer about the forms of LIS letters
that acts like magi AT least this is
TO be inferred from story that Col.
Delicker tells on himself He wrote
to the department. of justice as Wash
ington asking If he could not have
hook typewriter for use in making
up his records. The answer was some
thing like this;
Dear Sir. We think it would be
vast Improvement for the service If
you were to use book typewriter.
Please order one without delay