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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-06-23
THE OTHER MAN
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(CopyrNht, 1aG2, by c. B. Lewis
William Dawso., Il clerk il an insur
ance office, WAS sent to Chicago on
business. When he had transacted it
he sat Oh hencl in Lincoln park. Sud
denly numbnc>s crept over him. He
fought against L. but was soon help
less. and it was half an hour before il
passed off.
Then he stood up and walked about
to find himself the other man." In
other words, his identity was gone.
He could not remember his name. his
town or anything connected with his
past He could not tell what city he
was in. It has been asserted by med
ical men that had he made his condi-
ton known and had prompt treatment
he would have been himself again aft
er couple Of days. but he became ter
ribly frightened over the situation and
started off on a ran. BY and by be
found himself in the country. He did
not stop at any house or question any
wayfarer. but toward night he fell in
with a quartet OF tramps. The fel.
lows must have observed his mental
condition. for they led him into a field
and assaulted and robbed him. They
even stripped hin Of his clothes and
threw him the rags Of one to cover his
nakedness. When they left him. he
walked on to the first house and start.
ed to tell his strange story. 1t was
not to be expected that any one would
credit it. In fact it was calculated to
arouse suspicion. He was detained at
the house. and constable was sent
for, and later on ile found himself in
Jail as vagabonG and one who was
up to some game. When arraigned be-
story and was given sentence Of
three months in the county Jail.
1t was three weeks after Dawson's
disappearance that his employers be-
gan to search for him. He was easily
traced to Chicago, and his name was
found or notel register. and his trunk
was there but the police could find no
further trace. After several weeks it
was returned as a case of murder and
robbery o. an accidental death by fall.
ing off a wharf The case was referred
to in SO many newspapers and an ad-
yertisemert was kept running so long
that if Dawson was alive it seemed
that he .sust have been found. Soon
after he found himself in jail he sought
to interest the jailer in his case. The
man had aever heard of such thing.
and he simply laughed at the idea.
Finally he was discharged.
Dawson iook to the road AS tramp
because he had no other recourse He
worked and begged and Travelled. and
six months went by. By that time he
was in Iowa, and bis mind was almost
made up that be had been tramp for
years an.i ycars He could recall how
the strange feeling came over him as
he sat in pzblic park. and ye. he was
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-06-23

We never heard of man who adver-
used thoroughly, carefully, persistent
" and regularly for whole year, VINO
was not afterwards an advocate OF
neutrality-suspicious. Mills, ILL.,, Times.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-26
Got Verdict for S4. .S3O.

Huntsville, April 25-(SpeciaD-I.. B. Holly received a verdict for $i.S30 in his damage suit against the Nashville, Chat tanooga and St. Louis Railroad in the United States Court today. A motion for a new trial was granted. Holly was in iured in the yards here last year.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-26

the discharge of the duties of the office He was a faithful and fearless officer as.i we extend to his family and those of t'. other noble and brave men who gave tEeir lives that the law might be enforced and vindicated, and that our homes might be protected, our heartfelt sympathy. We also sympathize with the colored people whose homes and entire personal property were destroyed by fire in order to pre- vent the escape of the murderer of those good men and recommend to the County Commissioners that they appropriate a reasonable sum out of the county treasu- ry to assist them in repairing their great loss. We also urge that the good people of this county take a subscription for this purpose.
 Merry Pride, a wel-known citizen of this county. while hunting some cattle in the western portion of this county recent ly came across a saw mill in full opera tion, near Mans landing. The remarka- be part Is that 1t was operated exclu- sively by women-three sisters. One was running the engine. another the saw, and the third sister was off bearing the lum- Der. Their aged father was engaged in hauling logs to the mill MT. Pride says they turned out about four thousand feet of lumber per day. which was of a good quality, denotihg that they were skilled artisans.
 Judge Alston. supernumcrary judge. Is presiding over Circuit Court here this week. Judge Almon. the regular judge Of the circuit, being ill.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-26
OLD WOMAN MURDERED
MRS. NANCY VAUGHN FOUND IN
 HER CABIN.
It is Believed That Robbery Was the Motive for the Crime-A Jury is Looking Into
 the Case.

Oneonta. April 25. = (SpeciaD - Mrs. Nancy l. Vaughn. an aged widow living about one mile north of town in little cabin by the mountain side, was found dead in her home last night about dark. Mrs Vaughn lived alone in this cabin and it was impossible to tell when death camk to her.
 There were strong evidencs or murder and Aquilla J. Ketchum. Justice of the Peace, empanelled a jury of inquest, and called Dr. Jesse Brown to make exami- nation. There was deep cut on her forehead to the skull bone, just above the eyebrows and almost scalping the fore head up to the hair growth. She had fallen near the bedside and was about in the position of prayer.
 Mrs. Vaughn was poor innocent old woman. and did considerable midwife practice. There is no clue to lead to the murderer, but the jury will assemble again and will go to the bottom of the deed r.
 Mrs. Vaughn's s married daughter resides in Oneonta and last night this daughter had her attention attracted by visit from a pet dog which belonged to Mrs. Vaughn and remained, With her all the time The dog came to the house late in the evening and remained for some time whining and going on in such manner that suspicions were aroused. The daugh- ter decided to return to her mother house with the dog. When the house was reached the daughter was mortified to find the old lady lying near the bed cold in death.
 The theory is that the old lady was murdered by some man or men who had entered for the purpose of committing robbery. Intense feeling prevails and if any clue is struck and arrests are made there may be a lynching.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-26
nIaaha Center Kan

My Dear Bro Your favor with the inclesed slip is at hand The facts these: My wife was an invalid for several years and on our physf,ian's recommendation used certain preparation with very great benefit. I am a Presbyterian clei gynnan, Doctor of Diyin ty.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-26
A STRONG SERMON

''sleep dwell upon thine eyes, peace in thy heart" !
 This quotation can be appropriateiy applied when speaking of Duny's Pure Malt whiskey It brings refreshing sleep to the weary ani peace to the diseased, tired brain. The follow ing letter from the Rev B. Mills was Writ ten in answer to ia criticism and query from one of his church. members He says Dufys Pure Malt Whiskey is a blessing to manknh
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-26

farming. Reports from every section of Conecuh is that corn is all planted and in A few days cotton will all be in the ground It is stated by one of the local merchants that at least F per cent more cotton will be planted this year than last, as guano contracts have been heavier. So far Conecuh County farmers are well satisfied.
 Although it is over six, months before the election of legislators and Congress- men, candidates are beginning to come from under cover, fixing up political fences The first heard of is Jesse Stall- ings, who hied himself down to Evergreen a few days ago and whispered it into the ears of some of his erstwhile political friends that he is a candidate for Con- gress, and that he was just down sowing seed (oats) in good ground.
 The next enterprise Evergreen will likely have is a sanitarium. Dr. J. F. Webster, a wealthy physician of Chi cago, has been in this city for few days looking up a desirable site here to establish a cottage sanitarium. He stat ed that if a sanitarium was established here it would be the means of bringing hundreds of Northern visitors to this city every winter. He believes the climate and water would be the means of curing numbers of sick people, who go to other places and never get cured. He states that if his plans that he now has on foot materializes and site can be secured at a reasonable price, sanitarium will be built here before or by next fall at least.
 The Board of Registrars for Conecuh County have named the places and dates for registering the voters under the new constitution and will begin their rounds May 18th. ending in Evergreen in July.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-26
SELDEN-CoBBs.
A Wedding of Unusual Interest oc-
 CUTS in Greensboro

Greensboro. April 25.At Special )AAn event of greatest interest to all Greens boro and to numerous friends over the State, took place at St. Paurs Episcopal Church last evening at o'clock, the marriage of Mir. Armistead lnse Selden of Mobile and Miss Edith NJ. Cobbs, youngest daughter of Rev. and Mrs. R. H. Cobbs.
 Simplicity characterized every detail. on this occasion, rendering doubly sol- emn the ever beautiful ceremony. For decoration. only lilies and roses were used on the altar.
 That master of the organ. Mir. E.. L.. Powers of the Judson. Marion, a special friend of the bride, rendered LoiIengrin' s wedding march softly, sweetly and with beautiful effoct, when the bridal party drew near the altar.
 Messrs. Leslie l.. Gilbert and Reid Sayre of Montgomery. William A. Cohbs of Anniston and J. A. Blunt of this place acted as ushers.
 Miss Mary Campbell Jones. maid of honor, wore very dainty white organ die and carried a white>prayer-book.
 The bride was attended by her brother. MT. Richard H. Cobbs of Anniston. She was q perfect type of the Southern girl bride, modest. sweet, womanly and beau- tiful Her gown was a lovely airy affair
  ments over her face and form, a tulle veil softened the whole effect. She car ried a handsome boquet of bride roses and plumosa. The groom and best man, MT. William B. Inge of Mobile, received the bride in the chancel. 1
 The ceremony concluded. they turned from the altar, and left the church. ts the strains of Mendelssohn's march. loud and grand, while the large gathering of pin -x,ish l,aa s.xAa lx,,I the bride and groom, who had grown up among them.
 Mir. and Mrs. Selden were immediately driven to the home of the brides sister, Mrs. Edwin S. Jack, where they received their relatives and few friends.
 After congratulations and refreshments, the cutting of the brides cake, etc., MT. and Mrs. Selden left for trip East. The bridal gifts of this popular couple were particularly handsome and numerous Among cut-glass and silver of every de- scription. two magnificent silver services were noticed: one the gift of the groom s father. MT. C. A. Selden. and the other from the directors of The City National Bank (Mobile), of which Mir. Selden is assistant cashier. Mir. Seldens con- ferees, the bank officials. presented a superb silver bowl. and the boys in the bank large bronze clock and ornaments
 Mir Selden stands high in business and social circles.
 Everybody In Greensboro loves bright cherry "Edith Cobbs," and is 10th to see her leave but no one regrets that she has become Mrs. Selden since she must go.
 Among out of town guests at the we'd ding were Mrs. Christopher Elerbe of St. Louis. Miss Anderson of Anniston. Mrs. William B. Hall of Sewanee Leslie l.. Gilbert and Reid Sayre and Miss Lucy Cobbs of Montgomery. MT William A. Cobbs of Anniston, Mrs. Harry T. Inge, Mrs. Imogen Little. Mir. William B. Inge. Jr., MT. c. A. Selden and Miss Mary Gladden. Minge of Mobile.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-26

There are very few people in this world smart enough to know how not to be too smart.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-26
! BANK AT GURLEY.
Branch of the Merchants Bank of Florence Will Be Opened There.

Florence. April 5.-tSpecial)-The Mer- chants Bank of this city will open up a branch bank at Gurley in Madison Coun- ty. May 1. The Florence bank already has branch banks at Stevenson. Scotts- b,ro. Tuscumbia. Russellville and Court land. All are under the immediate man. agement of the cashier of this bank.
 Ur. W. C. Lewis of Gravelly Springs, this County died Wednesday and was buried yesterday. He was born in Vir- ginia In 1S1S. but had lived in this State since childhood. Dr. Lewis had been in poor health for some time. few months ago he cut his third set of teeth. He had been married three times and leaves a wife and fourteen children. in- cIuding Il son. Robert, who went to Tex as and has not been heard from for ten years. Dr. Lewis came of long lived family. his father living to be l03 years old He leaves one brother. aged 9S, and two sisters. aged S6 and S2 years. pr. Lewis was well known practitioner in the County for years.
 The Lauderdale County Board Of Reg istrars report five days work as follows: Cross Roads Beat, 124 voters: Rogersville, Hl: Mitchell, no: Lexington. 100; Green Hill 130. Including those registered at other places this makes a total or 9lo ty Tn Florence about 1000 were regis tered and the white voting strength will he nearly as large as ever. Very few ne- groes are on the list.
 Mrs Rosa Belle Erskine. director of the musical department of the State Nor nal College of this city. has been chosen by pr, Henry G. Hanchett as his assist ant Tn musical instruction at Point Chau- ta,Iuua. N Y. this summer. Mrs. Frs kine was associated with Dr. Hanchett at Monteagle.f Tenn, and Is very &C., complished musician.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-26

All man has to do to make woman love him is to make her happier than any other man can
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-26
INVITED DIR. LILLY.
He Will Tour Alabama With the
 Ogden Party.

Tuscaloosa, April 25.-(Special)-A tele- gram has been received by Dr. D. Clay Lilly from the ogden party. who are touring the South in the interest of edu- cation. The telegram requested pr. Lilly to meet the party and tour the State of Alabama with them. He will join them at Athens, Ga. Dr. Lilly is in charge of the stllman Institute. and is doing spen- did work in the way of preparing negroes for the ministry.
 The Quakers were entertained yesterday afternoon by Miss Ellen Ashley at the home of Dr. W. s. Wymsn at the Uni versity. The subject for discussion was Samuel Minturn Peck. A delightful pro- gram was rendered. after which refresh ments were served.
 Officer Ryan caught five negro crap shooters yesterday morning in the loft of a stable on Sixth Street. They were safely lodged in jail.
 An interesting meeting was held in the court house last evening for the purpose of organizing a camp of Sons of Confed- crate Veterans. A constitution was adopt ed. They will meet at the court house Saturday and will march with the pro- cession to the cemetery with the veterans.
 The committee appointed to secure names for the Library Association have made their report and have done ex- cclIent work Eighty-one names have been secured. but nineteen more are need ed, as it was decided not to start with less than one hundred names. The com mittee is hard at work. and it is prob abe that the remaining number will be secured at an early date.
 Invitations are being issued announc- ing the marriage of Miss Dovie Erline Browne of this city to MT. John Alvin Myatt of Brookwood on Wednesday morning, May 7th. Miss Browne was born and reared in Tuscaloosa and has many friends who wish her much happi- ness Mir. Myatt has been connected with the Standard Coal Company at Brook wood for many years
 Much interest is being manifested in the Memorial exercises which will be cele- brated at the Greenwood Cemetery to- morrow afternoon at 3 o'clock. The fol lowing is the interesting program; Pray CT. Rev John VanLear: reading of rules, Major William w. Brandon; presentation of Crosses of Honor; music; address, Hon. l. ManIev Foster; music; decoration of graves; the Veterans. Sons of Veterans, Warrior Guards. city officials and the students from all of the different schools will attend in bodies. The Daughters of the CnnfederacV will decorate the soldiers graves in the morning.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-26
TRIAL OF J. B. KING.
He is Accused of Participating Tn
 Lvnching of A Negro.

Ashville, April 25.-(Special.)-Th trial of J. B. King for murder was taken up in the Circuit Court yesterday morning. The defendant Is charged with murder which grew out of the lynching of a negro, Charles Binn, near Leeds on the End day of last August. There are thirty witnesses in the case. Some very damaging testimony has been given against the defendant. One witness testi- fled that the defendant put the rope around the negros neck It is under stood that the defendant will offer evil dence to show that he was not near the place of the lynching at the time.
 The case of W. B. Farynson for the murder of Will Andrews was set for S:SO o'clock today. There are some fifty wit nesses in this case and there is every probability that 1t will be late Saturday night before the court will finish its busi- ness.
 Very little was accomplished by the court last week and the grand jury re- turned only eleven indictments.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-26
WILL WELCOME JELKs.
He Will Be Warmly Received at
 Tuskegee.

Tuskegee. April 5.-(special.)-His Ex- celency. Governor w. D. Jelks. is plan- ming to be at Tuskegce during the pres ence of the Ogden party composed of northern philanthropists who are touring the South as the guests of MT. Robert c. Ogden, the New York millionaire mer- chant who is interested in Southern edu- cation The Governor will receive q warm welcome at Tuskegee from both white and black citizens.
 This party is to visit the Tuskegee h. stitute. Booker T. Washington's school for the education of negroes located here. Hon. J. w. Abercrombfe. Superintendent of Education, will also SD lk in connec- ton with the dedication of the Carnegie Library building given by Mir. Carnegie to this institution Dr. Albert Shaw editor of Reviews of Reviews will de- liver the principal address
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-26
sIxTY-FoUR INDICTMENTS.
The Grand Jury of Colbert County
 Makes Its Report

Tuscumbia. April 25.-(Special.) 1.-The grand jury of this county, the spring session of which has just closed, return ed sixty-four indictments, which is an indication that lawlessness in this county
 is on the decrease. In its investigation of the recent killing of the negro Will Reynolds, who succeeded in killing six citizens of this city and county, including Sheriff Cassaway and his brother Will liam, before the negro was killed, has the following: We deeply deplore the death of our friend and faithful sheriff, Charles Gassaway, who came to his death Tn
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-26

Women can do more for men by amusing them than praying for them
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-26
Child Probably Fatally Burned.

Mobile. April 25.-(SpeciaD-fon at 10 o'clock the 3-year-oid daughter of Dan Williams was probably fatally burned by the overturning of lamp. Mrs; Wit lianos was badly burned about the hands, Mrs. J. R. Nelson was burned about the hands and Mrs. J. A. Giuli was slightly burned while extinguishing the fire. The child knocked the lamp off while reaching for a box of crackers.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-26
sTALLINos A CANDIDATE.

He Will Attempt, to Again Enter
 Congress.
 Evergreen April 25-(Special)-The weather in this section of the' State for the past two weeks has been ideal for
Holbrook argus., 1902-08-09
Announce Yourself.

1t is now time for aspiring candidates for county and also territorial offices to, announce their intentions. Some men seem to have an idea that it is undig- nified and forward to come out this way and let the people know what they are after, but we fail to see their reason. 1t is the privilege ofevery American citizen to aspire to any office to which he is eligible, and he need not be ashamed.
Holbrook argus., 1902-08-09
Republican County Convention.

Notice is hereby given that on Saturday. the 9th day of September, 19O2, at 7 o'clock D. m., the republicans of Navajo County will meet in convention ut the town of Holbrook, in the court room in the court house, for the purpose of selecting five (5) delegates to attend the Republican Territorial Conven- tion to be held in the city of Phoenix on the 17th da, of September, 1902, to nominate a candidate for delegate to congress, to select a Territorial Central Committee and for such other business as may properly come before it.
 For the purpose of selecting delegates to said county convention, the republicans of the various precincts will assemble in some suitable place in each precinct on Saturday, the 30th day of August, at such hour us may be most convenient for the residents of the respective precincts, and choose from the resident republican electors of such pre- cincts delegates according to the following apportionment: One delegate for each ten votes or fraction of five or over cast for the Hon. NO. Murphy in 1900, namely:
 Fort Apache. ..................,.. l Holbrook. ........................... 6 keam's Canon. ..................''..... ! P1nedale. l P1netop :.....,..,....'.'....''.. ''''.....''. l St. Joseph ......................... l Snownake. ...,............. ..'............... l Show Low w......................... IaylOr .......... ...............'.'.... l WoodruH ...............'.....''. Winslow .......................... 1U
 Total. .....:.. .,.......,'....,....... ~
 full representation is earnestly requested from all the precincts.
 By order of the County Central Com- mlttee. f,t,
 F. w. NELSON, t1t Chairman
 Secretary.
Holbrook argus., 1902-08-09
For Sheriff

TO THE PEOPLE OF NAVAJO COUNTY I hereby announce myself us a candidate for recollection to the office of the Sheriff of Navajo county, subject to the action of the Democratic County Convention.
 I have been n resident of Winslow for twenty years and resident of the county since its organization. Two years of prac- tcal experience as sheriff, assessor, personal property licence and poll tax collector has made me familiar with the duties of each. and I feel that could faithfully promise the people more efficient service during my next term, if elected. l have n perfect knowledge of the county for any necessary field work as might be required.
 Thanking you all for the courteses ex- tended me at the last election, I respectfully request your support at the coming election.
 FRANK P. SECnIST,
 Sheriff.
Holbrook argus., 1902-08-09

|, The Winslow ball team was done up properly at Flagstaff Sunday. The boys in the sky light city have probably taken our advice about practicing, and we think Winslow could stand some extra work.
Holbrook argus., 1902-08-09

The cattlemen have been mak- ing a raid on the sheepmen in Wyoming, and it is claimed that 47OO sheep have been killed. Their loss and camps destroyed, etc., will amount to about $2O,OOO.
Holbrook argus., 1902-08-09
By H. A. PEASE.
Political Announcement

The following prices will be charged for announcements of candidates for office:
 For Delegate to Congress, sl5.0O
 For Legislative ofiices 1000
 For County offices, 300 Special announcements or circular letters in the interest of candidates will be charged for ut the rate of ten cents per line.
Holbrook argus., 1902-08-09

Under the new law "every man must cast his ballot in the pre- cinct wherein he is registered"
Holbrook argus., 1902-08-09

Governor Brodie has appointed Judge Ed. w. Wells, of Prescott, attorney general of the territory.