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Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1903-03-04
POsTOFFIJE AT OTTINE ROBBED
Safe Opened sud Cash and Stamps
We're Taken From Il.

Gonzales, Texas, February 25.-
The postoliice 1T Ottine on the Aran-
aas Pass railroad, ten miles above
here, was robbed last night. L. F.
Karnstadt, postmaster,notifed Sher-
if Johnston, who has gone there to
Investigate the matter The postal
authorities have been notified also.
The postmaster says that about $50
Of money order and postal funds
was taken and $50 of his own
money. Abputsl0o worth ofstamps
was also taken. The sale had been
opened by the combination. They
have a clew to the robbery and the
officials are working on it. A check
for "a drawn BY StahI Bros. on
Miller 4 Sayers' bank was also taken.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1903-03-04

SINCE January 1st S27 cbattel
mortgages have been filed for record
with the county clerk of Gonzales
county. This is where the boil
weevil gets in his work.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1903-03-04
Kuss1A'e REorEsr.

Wnshington.-Russia again asks
the United States to prohibit the ex-
portation Of arms to China.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1903-03-04
PURCHASES MORE BoArs.

London.--Gr Britain has pur-
chased two armored cruisers under
construction at Genoa for Argen
tine and two Chilean ships being
built IN England.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1903-03-04
coIL1ER nELpLEss.

Hamilton, Bermuda.-The collier
Alexander, towcd to Bermuda By
a Dutch vessel, had been helpless
for ten days.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1903-03-04

The entire State from the Pan
handle to the Gulf, was flooded with
rain last Wednesday, night. The
rivers and creeks are all out other
banks and roads impossible every
where.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1903-03-04
RUSSIA As pRorEcToR.

Yienna.-Russia is recognized in
official documents as the protector
Of the slav population in the Bal.
kans.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1903-03-04

STRoSe efforts are being made to
put Mexico on gold basia. Won.
der if this is result Of Mr.. BryAn'+
visit ?
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1903-03-04

FIGHTING has commenced between
the Turks and the Macedonians. III
spiteof the precautions of the pow
ers to prevenc same The Turks
have suffered repulse.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1903-03-04
wednesdny, March 4, l0O8.

LATE dispatches say an extra
session of congress is almost Ger.
tainty.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1903-03-04

MIDDI1Ne cotton reached 10 1-16
cents and good middling 10 IS.
at Galveston last Saturday. But
who has any to sell 2
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1903-03-04
news o. Tho weeIs.
FATE or srATEnooD.

Washington. - Democrats have
sealed the fate Of the statehood bill
in the Senate, and the republicans
decide to meet every night.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1903-03-04

THE Mississippi river is also on
a big rise. At Memphisit is a mile
wide and the levees lower down are
threatened.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1903-03-04
aETs A RAGING s.rApLE.

New York.--william b. Leeds,
president ofthe Rock Island, bought
half Of the Andrew Miller's racing
stabIe.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1903-03-04

RUNeE is wet in a double sense
Of the word. At the election held
there last Friday local option was
defeated by good majority.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1903-03-04

Hoes are selling at Fort Worth
at Z cents and cattle at A cents.
Now raise b ogs.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1903-03-04

The cabbage was not killed BY
the freeze after nll, and many car
loads will be shipped from the coast
country during the present month.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1903-03-04

coALING STATION AeRE5M ENT.
Washington. --President Roose
welt has signed The coaling station
agreement with Cuba.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1903-03-04

Our of279 graves opened at Knox
vile. Tenn, by order Of the county
authorities, only seventy seven con-
tanned bodies. The others were
fraudulent burials, at the expense
of the county.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1903-03-04
CHARGES AGAINST sMooT.

Washington, D. C.-Charges OF
polygamy are sworn to and filed
against Smoot.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1903-03-04

BILLS TO increase the pay Of State
Legislators to $1,000 day and mile
age at 8 cents mile and to prevent
lobbying, are to be introduced in
the Legislature. The former bill
will undoubtedly pass.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1903-03-04
SACKED wARsnIps.

Caracus.-The Germans sacked
the Venezuelan warships.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1903-03-04
THIaTY loo Else IN 00L0RAna.
That River Is still Rising Slowly At
La3fange'

I.aerange, Tex, Feb. 27-At 6
O'Clock hiseveRing there isa thirty
foot rise IN the Colorado river here,
and it is rising slowly
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1903-03-04

The Houston Pest and Houston
Chronicle ara qnarreling as to the
merit Of the papers. There is no
chance Of the Post or ths Chronicle
coming to auliaple terms on the
matter and tbs Inquirer suggests
they relegate the whole matter to
their country cousins for arbitration.
The quirer would also suggest
that a morning paper cant be an
evening paper With success. Neither
can an evening paper be morning
paper fetter stick to your sphere
Of influence "-Gonzales Inquirer.
1--we above is good advice and we
10 Houston daiiies will
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1903-03-04

THEoDoRE PRrcE, who is said to
have made $5,Ooo,00O on the bull
side Of the market, is now said to
have switched over to the bear side
and is trying to double his profits.
1t is said he is backed by Rookie
Teller.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1903-03-04

The Harris and Colorado county
courts are still wrangling over the
administratorsbip of the Dunovant
estate Colorado county seems t.
have the advantage atpreseut. That
county is in possession Of the papers
in the case and Judge Kennon has
instructed the district clerk not to
give them up to anyone.
Ellsworth American., 1903-12-30
OTTER CREEK

A short hut interesting Christmas con-
cert was held at the church Friday even
ing, Dec %, consisting OF singing. recita
tions and reading, after which all turned
their attention TO two tastefuliy decorated
Christmas trees that were laden with pres
ents for all.
series of meetings is being held here
conducted by Rev. A. p. Mcdonald, as
sisted by his brother, Rev. Angus McDon-
aid, OF the Congregational church, Bar
Harbor, and Miss Cochrane, of E lsworth.
The meetings are very interesting and are
well attended. AT meeting held Wednes-
day evening beautiful communion set
was presented by Dea. George GuptiIl to
his church from friends In Bar Harbor.
1t was genuine surprise. and the people
were greatly pleased with the gift and
Ellsworth American., 1903-12-30
COUNTY NEWS.
For additional County Ne,rs see other pages
NORTH BLUEaILL.

The house belonging to Allen Fisk was
burned to the ground Saturday evening.
The building was unoccupied at the time
and the cause OF the fire Is unknoSn.
The installation of officers OF Haicyon
grange will take place Saturday evening.
Julian Emery, OF Bar Harbor, viii be the
installing officer. -
Misses Nellie Slower, Mary Snow. Effie
and Annie Grindle start this morning for
Midway, Mass, where they will be en-
ployed in the straw shop during the
winter.
A pretty wedding took place at the home
of p. J. Grindie and wife Thursday even
ing when their oldest daughter, Miss
Marion, was married to Widber T. Hill, OF
Bueksport.. The house was beautifully
decorated with white crepe paper, aspar-
agus vine and holly. Only the family and
immediate relatives were present. The
ceremony was performed by Rev. e. Bean.
Bluehill. Mr.. and Mrs. Hill have the best
wishes OF the entire community for a
happy future.
Dec 2S W.
Ellsworth American., 1903-12-30
SOUTH BRooKsvILLE.

Walter e. Harvey is at home for the
winter.
The "W. o. Nettietonn is loading gravel
In the bay. \
Will WooIlens has moved his family
into the Lowell Chatto house.
e. c. Mason has a thirty-foot sioop
nearly completed.
There is one case of scarletina in the
neig borhood.
The schooner "Gold Hunter, Capt.
Ladd, has gone to Outer Long island to
load lumber for Boston.
The smelt fishermen have doomed the
harbors and are hoping for cold weather
to freeze the coves.
Capt. W. II. Chatto, is home while Joe
Ladd has gone to Portland in his vessel,
tue Louisa Francis.
Capt. II. L. Black has left the "Charles ],
Willardn in Portland and is at home for q
season.
Dec. 2S. L.
Ellsworth American., 1903-12-30

groom was attended by Weston Brown, cf
Northeast Harbor, as best man.
After the ceremony refreshments were
served consisting OF ice-cresm, cake
fee, fruit and candy. A social hour
was spent, and singing and instrumental
music by Miss Eva Mayo was enjoyed by
all.
Mr.. and Mrs. Seavey were the recipients
OF large number Of presents consisting
OF lineu, silver, china, glass and many
other pretty and useful articles. About
thirty guests were present, who with
others, wish the newly married couple
much JOY and prosperity.
Schools began Monday under the direc-
tion Of Miss Farms orth and Miss Leith.
A Christmas tree and concert was held
In the church Friday evening.
Henry A. Foss left Thu esday for Hebron,
where he is attending school.
Dec. 2S. E.
Ellsworth American., 1903-12-30
COUNTY NEWS.
~ 4ddisionaI Couutv Ners. see other paoe,
oCEANvlLLE.


Capt. A. V. Webb has a good looking
horse In his stable.
G. h. Crockett trapped seven rats We'd
nesday night, and three more Thursday
night.
c. H. s. Webb has been at Stonington a
few days this week. He reports his new
chimney all right.
b. r. Mcdonald has recently bought the
farm OF Cspt- A. F. Dow. Capt. Dow has
moved his family to Cambridge, Mass.
Fred A. Perkins, supreme deputy, 1. o.
F., will institute court at stonington
the fret Of January. Several OF our young
men have made application for membe
ship
The "draggers" are doing well this week
@. II. Crockett reports eight bushels OF
smeits Thursday, Gross d Annis five
bus hels Wednesday. Hatch and Stanley
.ome good hauls the first OF the week, and
Others are getting good fishing either oil
smelts or founders.
Dec. Is. voyor.
Ellsworth American., 1903-12-30
NORTH CAsTINE.

Miss Annie E. Leach returns to-day to
her school in Portland.
Miss Grace d. Leach is recovering from
an attack of bronchitis.
Miss Helen F. Dunbar Is home from
Chelsea, Mass, for the holidays.
The many friends OF w. Wallace Con-
ner al glad 10 welcome him home agair,
after an absence OF several months al sea
Mrs. Ada Joyce aud Miss Golds Dunbar
have arrived from Brockton, Mass, to
spend the winter.
Mrs. Ray wardwell and children, OF
Penobscot, have been the guests of Mrs
Fred Wardwell for several days.
Mrs. Lucy Mixer has gone to Camden to
visit relatives.
The school in the Emerson district
began Monday, taught by Miss Marion
Woy, OF this place.
The Christmas entertainment Friday
evening at the Dunbar schoolhouse was 9
decided success, and afforded enjoyment
to good sized audience. The tree was
thing of beauty, which brought gladnes.
to the hearts OF the children, as we'll q.
cheer a nd happiness to the donors who sc
generously remembered them.
Roy E. Webster has gone to Isleboro tt
spend the holidays.
Dec. 28. l..
Ellsworth American., 1903-12-30
SOUTHWEST HARBoR.

Ezra Lurvey, jr., and wife, Of Boston,
spent Christmas week with relatives here.
Owen Lurvey has commenced the
foundation for his house, which will be
located near that of his fat her in-la W /,
Edwin Robbins. n
Woodbury. Giiley and Miss Georgia
Hamiin we're married by Rev. Harry Hill
at the parsopsge on Christmas Eve, and
are at present making their home at the
groom's parents, A. o. GiiIey ana wife. y
Annie Holmes, who is attending school
in Lawrence, spent the holiday vacation
at her home here, as did several other
young ladies, who are attending various
institutes OF learning, Miss Lissie Mayo
among he number.
The Christmas trees at the Congregs-
tional church called out many, both little
and big, in spite of the rainy weather. A
good programmes had been prepared, but
owing TO the Unavoidable delsy on the
part of the organist, some OF the numbers
were omitted.
William Lawton and wife spent Christ.
mas week with relatives In Boston and
Newton Highlands, where they were
joined by their daug hter Grace, who came
from Medway where she is employed
Miss Lawton went to Midway early In
December with several other young
ladies from this place.
Ellsworth American., 1903-12-30

urday on visit to Mrs. Jones' mother
Mrs. Nellie Stanley.
There was Christmas tree at the school
OF Mrs. Nellie Hagerthy Thursday. Many
visitors were present and spent q very
pleasant afternoon.
Miss Edith Luikin, who is employed in
the Kennebec journal Office at Augusta
came home Friday to spend Christ mas
She returns to-day. y
Dorchester academy at Mcintosh,
Georgia, where Miss Agnes Mcfarland is
employed as teacher, was burned Wed.
nesday evening, Dec. is.
Dec. 2S. UNE FEMME.
Ellsworth American., 1903-12-30
SOUTH DEER ISLE.

Fred Robbins is home from Boston for
the holidays.
Miss ADgeIine Robbins has gone to
North Deer Isle to live with Mrs. Hosea
Barbour.
Henry Bryant and wife, Of Lamoine,
are visiting Mr.. Bryant's parents, Jacob
Bryant and wife.
The men and boys OF the village had a
chopping match last week for George
Powers, who has been very Ill with pneu-
monia.
Capt. Benjamin Warren, with DR.. B. l..
Noyes in attendance, recently underwent
a surgical operation by which he had
removed a portion of his foot that for
several months has been affected with
gangreHe.
Dec. rs. q.
Ellsworth American., 1903-12-30
SOUTH PENoBsCoI.

Mrs. Otis Wight Is ON the sick list.
David L. Perkins has gone to Boston to
go In a vessel with Capt. Luzon Wood.
Capt. Ernest Perkins is home from
AKIN, w. c. A., In the vessel "Aiice J..
Crabtree". The home passage of eighty
two days was hard and long one.
There was sociRbie at the home Of
Miss Bertha Perkins last Friday evening.
Owing to the extreme cold, the attend
ance WIS smell. The proceeds were ESQ.
Dec. q. CLIMAX.
Ellsworth American., 1903-12-30
MANSET.
BENSON sEAvEy.

A pretty wedding took place at the home
of John S. Moore and wife, Seawail, Tues
day evening, December q, when Miss
Annie G. Benson, OF Seawail, and Harry
Seavey, OF Northeast Harbor, were mar
ried. The ceremony was performed by
Rev. Clarence Emery in the presence OF
the brides relatives and invited guests.
At eight o'clock the bridal party entered
the parlor to the strains of a wedding
march played by Mrs. Cora Haynes. The
bride was prettiIy gowned In white lans-
downe over white silk aud wore veil.
She was attended by Miss Eva Mayo. of
Southwest Harbor, as maid OF honor. The
Ellsworth American., 1903-12-30
COUNTY NEWS.
BROOKLYN.


A. F. Blake was in Ellsworth h last week.
Wallace Smith has gone to Boston to
work.
A son was born to Mr.. and Mrs. Ross
Cunningham, Dec. s.
Capt. r. S. Stuart and son George went
to Portland last week.
q. Hinckley, who has been employed at
SomesvilIe, is at home.
Emery Bracy attended the State grange
at Waterville last week.
Miss Abbie Stanley, younger daughter
of. Mrs. Nellie Stanley. is very ill with
pneumonia.
The ladies' missionary circle sent a
barrel OF bedding and clothing valued at
f21, to Good Will farm last week.
Mrs. Addie Marks has gone to Somer-
vile for the winter. She was accom-
panied by her son and daughter.
Mrs. r. F. Wells returned Wednesday
from Boston where she has been for med
ical treatment. She was accompanied by
her husband.
Mrs. L. H. Humphrey has given six
new books to the library association,
desperate Remedies" by Hardy; "The
Untitled Field" by Moore; daughter of
an Empress" by MuhIbach; "The One
Woman" by Thomas Dixon, it,; "a
Gentleman of the SOUTH" by W. G.
Brown, and "Not Like Other Girls" by
Carey.
Dec. %. UHE FEMME.
Miss Katie Staples is i'll with lung fever.
Miss Carrie Nutter is visiting friends
in Surry.
Capt. NJ. A. Flye came home from
Stonington to spend Christmas.
Blanchard Bowden, who hiss been on a
coasting trip, returned Saturday.
Mrs. Earnestine Tyler, of Beverly,
Mass, is visiting at James Tyler's.
Mrs. Susan Judge has gone to Concord.
Mass, to spend the winter.
Mrs. Henry Allen, who has been visit
ing friends in Portland, came home We'd
nesday.
n. n. mayo Has closeu DIS clam factory
at Naskeag, and moved his family back to
Brookiin.
Henry Allen. who Is employed on the
Gathering, was at home for few days
last week.
Miss Kate Coonbs, who is teaching in
town, went to West Brookssille for
Christmas.
Miss Gertrude Parker was the guest of
Miss Lillian Sylvester at Secgwick last
week.
The people of this vicinity were sorry
to hear Of the death Of Mr.. Carroll at
South Blnenill, who was Well-known
here.
0rviife Jones and wife, OF Fitchburgi
Mass, arrived ON stresmer "Julsetter Sat.
Ellsworth American., 1903-12-30

fully appreciate the kindness of the deed.
1t was only short time ago that fine or
gan was presented to the church from
Andrew Rodick, OF Bar Harbor.
Dec 26 ANON,
Ellsworth American., 1903-12-30
A CORRECTION.

There was a slight error last week in
mentioning Mrs Arvilla Ciark's trip to
the west. 1t is a sister-in-iaw W hom she
will visit In Arizona, while her brothers,
whom she will visit later, are in business
In Chico, California. Mrs. Clark left for
Boston by boat on Thursday, Dec. 24.
Dec. 28. SPRAY.
Ellsworth American., 1903-12-30

II exposed TO the cold. use Browns Instant
bles.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-06-18
Mor.t or An Ernerlenees.

Can anything be worse than to feel
that every minute will be your last?
Such was che experience of Mrs. s.
Il. Newason, Decatur, Fla, For three
years, she writes, l endured insult
ferable pain from indigestion, stomach
and bowel trouble. Death seemed in.
evitable when the dostors and all rem :
edies failed. At length l was induced
to try Electric Bitters ard the result
was miraculous. improved at once
and now 1 am completely recovered. ="
For Liver, Kidney, Stomach and
Bowel troubles Electric Bitters is
the only medicine Only SOC. It's
guaranteed by o. E. Gibson, druggist.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-06-18
ARLINGTON

f. G. Woodwork was in Burlington
two days last week.
Miss Mildred McAuley is home for
the summer vacation.
Miss Fannie Thorne of New York is
visiting Miss Jessie Tefft.
Miss Sicard returned to her home in
Buffalo last Friday.
Miss NJ. Dame of Brooklyn is visit
ing Mrs Celia Deming for a few weeks.
Mr. and Mrs T. D. West and son
Of Albany are visiting at his fathers,
F. West, on Water street.
Mrs Rudd of Brooklyn, who has
spent many summers here, is again at
"The Arlington"
Miss Ellen b. Garfield of Cornell
University is at her home for the sum
mer,
Mrs +. M. Lathrop and Mrs NJ. j.
Houghton are spending few days in
Pittsfeld.
Myron Morehouse, who was quite i'll
last week, is able to resume his duties
at Manchester Court.
Miss Edith Shaw Of Hackensack N.
j., who has visited friends In town for
several days, returned on Monday to
her home.
Mrs r. b. Leake and family arrived
on Monday and will be at the Garfield
cottage on Water street for the sum
mer.
Mrs George S. Pratt of New York is
in town, getting in readiness her cot
tage, which has been leased to a New
York family for the summer.
The wedding Of Miss HALEY lone
Phillips, daughter of DR. and Mrs Phil
lips of this village aud Clearance Dyer
Gilchrist of Evansville Ind. will take
place at st James Church, II O'Clock
noon, June oath.
The card party and dance held at
Town Hall last Wednesday evening
not with standing the inclemency OF
the weather, was q success. About S76
was realized forfthe repair fund of
Town Hall.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-06-18

Under the new arrangement OF trains
a passenger train now leaves for Rut-
land every week day at 1850 a. m.
Rev w. H. Washburne, pastor OF
the Methodist church, with Mrs.
Washburne, is enjoying drive
through the mountains expecting to
go as far as Wardsboro.
Mrs John c. Reeves of Mechanic
Vile is visiting here. Her mother,
Mrs Mary Corbett has gone to Stirl-
ing H., to spend several weeks with
her daughter, Mrs. Mary Kelly.
In the Methodist church next Sunday
morning Professor Varney, principal
of the high school of this village,
will speak, and in the evening Rev c..
H. Peck pastor of the Congregational
church in North Bennington will
speak.
Several members of the local coun-
Gil Knights of Columbus went to
North Adams Sunday to attend a
: convention at which 30 candidates re-
ceived the third degree. Following
the work came supper. Two of the
leading knights went in their own con-
veyance and it was we'll into the night
when they started for home. The
night was dark and rainy and the
driving had to be slow. About half
way home, they came to a sudden
stop, one of the carriage wheels re-
fused to turn. Appearances indicat-
ed that the axle had not been oiled.
They finally found farm house, got
up the man of the house, succeeded in
getting some axle greese and went on
their way rejoicing.
Honorable mention should be made
Of the services rendered by the Rev
Edward Conover to the First Baptist
church of Bennington during the Sc
we're illness of its loved pastor, Rev
Frank r. Morris Always faithful
and willing to meet emergencies, it
means much to a business man and a
busy one at that, to prepare fresh
thoughts in the form of sermons for
several Sundays in succession and
lead the mid-week meeting as we'll,
and while all has been gratefully APP
preciated by the church, special mem
tion is made of the sermon of last
Sunday morning from the words,
"And the fire shall not go out but it
shall always be kept burning" For
forceful thought, beauty of expression
and reasonable logic it would be diff
cult to find its superior
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-06-18
WHITE CREEK, N. Y.

The wife of Sylvester Pratt died at
her home in White Greek on the oath
day of May at the age of SO years.
She is survived by a husband, seven
daughters and four sons. She has
been member of the Methodist church
for nearly 80 years. The funeral was
attended by large number of friends
and relatives who extend their SYM
pathy to the bereaved family. There
was large display of beautiful flow
ers. The interment was in the White
Creek cemetery at Briggs Corners.