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Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1903-05-27
MONTANA EVENTS.

Hugh Monaghan was struck by
Lightning and instantly killed on his
ranch near Plains during an electric
storm Sunday afternoon.
Robert Stickney, who lured three
girls to house of ill repute, has been
sentenced by Judge Leslie Of Helena
to seven years in the penitentiary.
A loving cup was presented to Pres
ident Roosevelt while at Butte. The
cup stands four inches high, and is
beautiful in artistic finish and design.
II is of solid silver, with the inner sur
face covered with hammered gold.
The total number Of sheep lost in the
recent blizzard is estimated at 100000.
Up to the time of the storm 100000
had frozen in the snow previous to
the billiards., making the grand total
If 100000 lost in Montana since De-
cember. At an average Of $3.50 this
means a monetary loss of $3,700,000.
Howard Abbott, secretary and treas
urer of the Big Forks Paper Pulp mill,
has suddenly disappeared from Kalis-
pell. He was in Helena when last
:eard from. His disappearance is
causing his family and friends much
worry and uneasiness. His accounts
ire all said to be in good condition.
The handsome Montana club build
ing at Helena, which was destroyed by
fire short time ago, entailing loss
Of more than 100000, came as the
result of the desire Of young colored
10Y to see the fire department oper-
ate. The police have arrested Harry
Anderson, who was employed as an
elevator boy, and he has made full
confession.
A party of searchers were recently
guided to the body of William Plumber,
one of the herders lost in the recent
blizzard, by his shepherd dog. The
animal came into Shelby and from its
actions the range men there were con-
vinced that it's master was in distress.
posse set out at once, guided on
by the dog, which bounded ahead so
last that the horses could hardly keep
lp. Nine miles north of Shelby the
herder was found, frozen stiff, lying
in a ravine. Plumber was 81 years of
age and unmarried. He was employed
by A. X. Prescott Of Helena.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1903-05-27
TROOPS AT COURT.
l axes Calling Gun to Preserve
Order.

axes a Calling Gun to Preserve
Order.
Jackson, KY, May ga battalion
# troops, numbering 120 men, with
1atling gun, has arrived here to pre-
serve order in the town and about the
courthouse during the investigation Of
the assassination of James B. Mar
cum, the last victim of the Hargis-
Cockrell feud. The troops arrived on
l special train from Lexington and at
once pitched camp near the center of
town. Travelling on the special train
with the soldiers were County Judge
Hargis and his brother, State Senator
Alex Hargis, the two most prominent
members of the family. Another pas
senger was Judge Mach, who is regard
ed as the most important witness sum-
moned to testify before the special
grand jury as to the assassination of
Marcum.
Public opinion is divided as to the
probability of indictment or conviction
If Marcun's assassin as a result Of
the work Of the special grand jury,
which will be impaneled.
Curtis Jet, who is under arrest at
Winchester charged with the crime,
will not ask for change of venue If
indicted and returned to Jackson.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1903-05-27
Coast Wheat Report.

Tacoma-Unchanged. Bluestem, TIC
club, 72c.
Portland, Ore.-Walla Walla, 72c;
bluestem, 75c; valley, 74@75c.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1903-05-27

Fully $500 persons commit suicide
in Russia every year.
Hard earned, seldom spurned.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1903-05-27
IDAHO NEWS.

An electric road from Kooskia to
Buffalo Hump is proposed.
A rate of one fare and third is an
nounced to Lewiston on the occasion
of the Red Mems carnival there, June
I-6.
In the Nez Perez prairie it is be-
lieved the aggregate yield of grain this
year will be fully rs per cent greater
than ever before.
The Rocky Mountain Bell Telephone
company will make improvements in
the telephone system at Wardner to
the extent of $1,000 or over.
Beginning May 81, the steamer Geor-
gia Cakes will make, Sunday trips
around Lake Occur d'Alene to accom-
modate excursion parties and camp
ers.
Three sales Of this years wool clip,
aggregating $4,000 pounds, were made
last Saturday at Lewiston to F. E.
Green, representing Boston manufac-
turers.
Petitions have been circulated and
have received 1000 signatures asking
that a daily mail be established be-
tween Lewiston and Cottonwood and
Grangeville.
The body of Charles Miller, who
was drowned in Salmon river on De-
cember 8, 1902, has been found. 1t is
now thought that he committed suicide
while Respondent.
During fight Sunday afternoon
after the baseball game between Boise
and Nampa at Nampa, James F..
Quarles, colored, Of Boise shot Special
Officer John N. Grogan through the
shoulder. Henry Williams, a Boise
bartender, went to the assistance of
Quarles and was attacked. The fight
started over an attempt by a Boise
player to apologize to Nampa player
for spiking him.
F. E. Johnesse, superintendent Of
the Thunder Mountain road, has let a
contract for building it to the North
western Bridge & Construction COM
pany of Boise, for $4,000.
A new passenger boat is being built
to ply on lake Couer d'Alene and to
the head Of navigation on the st. Joe
and the st. Maries rivers. 1t is ex-
pected she will be able to make Is
miles an hour. She will be completed
in about two months.
Work on construction Of the tram
way from Summit to Lenore will be
commenced in June. This tramway
will be over $4,000 feet in length.
The result Of voting for queer of the
carnival at lewiston resulted in the
election of Miss Nyda Mounce, NOM
mated by the Artisans, receiving 5572
votes.
The ferryboat on the North Fork
Of the Clearwater at Ahsahka, which
broke loose a week ago, is still out.
George Forester, veteran of the
civil war, 60 years Of age, died at
Oroflno recently after a lingering ILL
ness. He served in Company E, Forty
eighth Wisconsin infantry, during the
rebellion.
Announcement is made that the Ket-
tenbach Grain company has completed
arrangements for taking over the grain
and warehouse business of Kerr, Gift
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1903-05-27
Jumped From Brooklyn Bridge.

New York, May 26.-An unknown
man. sitting in car crossing Brook
Ign bridge suddenly alighted when the
car was in the middle Of the center
span, and running to the side of the
bridge. jumped into the river. He
threw his hat in the air at fireman
who tried to seize him as he stood
POISED on the edge of the trestlework
and then dived headfirst, holding a
lighted cigar between his teeth. His
body rose to the surface Immediately
after the plunge and was carried away
by the current.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1903-05-27
cloudbur,t Causes DAMAGE.

Enid, o. T., May 26-Hundreds Of
persons we're rendered homeless and
property damage estimated at $780,
700 was done in the Enid bottoms by
a cloudburst that struck west Of this
city. The aggregate damage will
doubtless be raised much higher by the
report from the country. At ~ O'Clock
4 bank of water three feet high and
200 feet wide swept down through the
bottoms. carrying houses and every
thing before it. 1t came upon Enid
without warning while most Of its citi-
zens were asleep. Within few min
utes a hundred houses were partly or
completely submerged.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1903-05-27
LATE NEWS ITEMS.

The Canadian Pacific railway has
completed the work Of building a tenn
porary track across the big rockslide
at Frank
The Train Dispatchers' Association
Of America will hold its convention In
Nashville June 16.
Alexander Bawks was drowned on a
log boom in Newman's lake, near the
Idaho line. Bawks was a young man
recently returned from the Philippines.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1903-05-27
War Cloud Over China.

The war cloud Is lowering over
China, and it has been thought the
part Of wisdom to assemble a cruiser
squadron in Philippine waters with
battleships enough, monitors and gun
boats, to compel the respect of any ma.
ton contemplating a descent upon
China.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1903-05-27
Stabbed All His Family.

Marion, Ind, May 26.-L. D. Bald
win, a prominent attorney, fatally
stabbed his stepson, Bert Ritter, at
their home and stabbed and badly
wounded his wife and stepdaughter.
Mrs. John Budd. He and his stepson
became involved in quarrel, fight
followed and the two women inter-
fered.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1903-05-27
WIRE CABLE BROKE.

One Man and Three Women Are
Killed.
Pittsburg, Pa, May 25.-One man
and three women we're killed and five
Or six injured at 1875 Fifth avenue, a
building occupied by a dancing acad-
envy. The breaking Of a wire cable
caused the cage to drop SO feet. The
dead we're badly disfgured.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1903-05-07
HOME NEWS.

LOCAL NOIAGE8.
QAAktcr under this head 10 cents per line-l
Great eale Of Hats and Flowers, 81
% cts. each. on Friday and Saturday
May 6th and 9th, &c ID. Robertson Co.'S
-MAyfiowers ara here. Have your
Shirt Waists Numbered now and be ready
for warm weather. Experienced help al
Thread City Laundry. M. L. Smith, agt.
Samuel Kuslansky has been on the
road and has purchased full line In La
dies' and Gents goods. Call and see and
you Will be surprised at the low prices.
Sold By the pound and yard
A CARD.-The children and relatives OF
the late William Wobbeeke wish to ex-
press their thanks for acts OF kindness
rendered By friends and members OF the
lodges OF Odd Fellows, Ancient Order OF
United Workmen, and the Temple Of
Honor during their recent bereavement.
Having removed to the first floor OF
Warren's block, shall open every Sat-
urday afternoon and evening with an as
sortment OF household furniture, antiques,
etc. Solid cherry bureau with glass
knobs. % yards good rag carpet, "Colum-
blan Orator" feather beds, quilts, and q
lot OF useful articles cheap.
+. Wayland Preston.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1903-05-07

It is expected that Rev. Mr.. Gray will
exchange pulpits next Sunday morning
with Rev. Mr.. Davis Of Stafford Springs
The topic Of the Y. p. 8. G. Il. for Sum-
day evening Is "What does the story Of
Zaccheus teach us ?" Leader, Deacon
George Goodell.
Mrs. Bird Belle Paine was unable to
fill her place as organist In the Congrega-
tional church Sunday. Mrs. Clarence
White acted as her substitute.
The Ladies' Aid society Of the M. e.
church will meet 10 the vestry Thursday
afternoon with Mrs. johnson and Mrs. Fl.
g. Durham, hostesses. Supper 10 cents.
Beginning with the coming Sunday.
special music will be rendered by the
choir at the evening service the second
Sunday of each month, at the Congrega-
tional church, to which all will be well
come. The following is the program for
the service Sunday evening at z o'clock:
Organ voluntary-"Swe Hour OF Prayer"
" - = : Fillmore
Duet-selected
Anthem-ssThy VIII be Done," Noye
Tenor SOLO soprano ana alto duet Quartet
Organ postlude-"Ave Maria," Franz
Mrs. Eber Smith was The victim of q
painful accident last Thursday afternoon.
While attempting to put screen In q
window In her home che slipped and fell
striking on the lower part Of one arm.
AS all of the neighbors were at the auction
at the Whitney house no one saw Mrs.
Smith fall: she managed with much diff
Guilty to crawl into the house where she
remained without aid until late In the
afternoon, when her son, Fred Thompson
returned from the Springs, where he is
working. Medical aid was called and
Mrs. Smith was made as comfortable as
possible, and is at present improving
Owing to her extreme age and poor health
the effects of the shock will be felt for
some time.
West Stafford.
Miss Nellie Holmes has finished her
work In Monson, Mass, and has returned
10 u6E nome.
A son was born April 18th, to Mr.. and
Mrs. w. H. Dunbar of Syracuse, N. Y,
formerly of West Stafford.
Arthur Keith Of Stafford street and Joe
Brennan of Manchester, were the guests
of Ernest Smith last Sunday.
Mrs. Philo Atwood of Willimantic and
Mrs. George s. Aver of Hartford have
been guests Of their mother, Mrs. Janette
Newell.
This we quote from the Bridgeport
Daily Standard: "Married-April 90, In
Fairfield. by the Rev. Frank Childs,
Orwell D.. Preston of Boston, Mass.
formerly of West Stafford, to Florence E.
Schults of Fairfield"
The sold Maids convention will be
given at the church vestry next week
Thursday evening, beginning at 8o'clock.
1t Is expected that Prof. Pinkerton will be
present with his electric transform h Yer.
All are invited to be present to see what
the professor can do. Admission, 10 cents;
children, 10 cents.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1903-05-07
frlHnndrRY

The body OF Miss Lucilla Chase, II, OF
Coventry was brought here Monday from
Haverhill, Mass. Miss Chase committed
suicide, at her clearinghouse in the Brad
ford district Saturday evening, by taking
two ounces of carbolic acid and that the
fact was not discovered until Sunday
morning when her landlady went to her
room to summon her to breakfast. Miss
Chase was the daughter OF Fred w. Chase,
farmer of North Coventry, and had
lived at home with her parents and at
tended school until about two years ago
when she went away to work. No cause
has been assigned for her act, as she had
not shown any signs Of dependency and
was healthy and cheerful SO far as any
one had observed.
South Coventry.
VIM. Tucker was at J. M. Woods over
Sunday.
B. w. Albertin and Frank Linnell of
Rockville were at Mrs. Mary Albertin's
Sunday
MISS N0lll0 Obr1OH anu Cn0 MISSES
Alice and Grace Washburn have new
pianos.
There was quite large attendance at
the dance given in A. o. U. W. hall last
Friday evening.
A large number from this place went to
Willimantic Saturday evening to see Mil
dred Holland in the Lily and the Prince.
Mrs. Hull, mother of F. e. Hull, is stop
ping for time with Mrs. Lydia Mason.
Last Thursday she underwent an operation
for the removal of tumor from her head.
DR.. Mason performed the operation.
Wangumbaug Grange met on Tues
day, and it was one of the largest gather.
ings this grange ever had. There were
80 members and 4s visiting members pres.
emit from Border Grange of Willimantic,
Mansfield Grange, Andover, Columbia
and Coventry oranges, and several from
other oranges. Worthy State Master
Patterson was present and gave very
pleasing talk on Home life on the farm,
also told of the increased grange work in
the state. There were remarks by num-
erous visiting members. There was 9
short program by the home grange, con
sisting of music, readings and Rotations
Ice cream, cake and bananas were served
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1903-05-07

Miss Emma Davis is at Gales Ferry this
week.
Mrs. Oswald LANCER is under the doc
tors care.
Daniel Newman has moved to Tolland
onto the farm Of the late Luther Kemp
ton.
Clinton Meneely of Troy, N. Y, was
the guest of relatives and friends In town
last week.
Widow Joseph B. Morrow Of Hartford,
has returned to her summer home, to
spend the season.
Cora Dimock after spending several
weeks at her home In GurleyvilIe has re-
turned to the Windham high school.
Miss Mary L. Barnes, who has been
visiting at Joseph Bacon's at Mount Hope
has returned to her home In Norwich.
Peter Ophrey has made many improve
ments on his buildings, by newly recover
ing and putting In new windows, doors,
etc.
The old Tilden farm ION Coventry side)
has been sold to parties from New York.
They took possession of the place last
Tuesday.
Mrs. Althea Lincoln, who has been with
her mother In Gurleyville for the past
winter has returned to her home In Web
ster, for short stay.
Mrs. e. L. Smith and her father, Geo.
w. LeValley spent last Sabbath at Black
hall, Lyme, as the guest of Rev. E. F.
Smith and Miss Ida Smith.
The contract for constructing the new
gravel road through Mansfield Center has
been awarded to Brazos Il Company of
Middletown, and gang OF italian labor
ers has arrived there to go to work.
Joseph Fuller. who has been confined
to his bed all winter and spring, witch the
inflammatory rheumatism, is just able to
be about on crutches and ventured out
doors one day recently. His many friends
wish him speedy recovery.
Mrs. Phoebe Hanks entertained few
friends at her home on Hanks Hill last
Monday afternoon, In houor Of the ninety
fifth birthday Of her mother, Betsey Ma
tilda Simons. Mrs. Simons is the oldest
person In the town, Nelson Conant being
| the oldest man In town.
The funeral of Mrs. Martha Roberts
White, wife of Albert White Of South
Manchester, was held In the M. E. church
at Gurieyville last Monday morning at II
O'Clock She has been i'll for several
years, but of late she has been In more
falling health. She leaves besides her
husband to mourn her loss, four sisters,
Miss Mary Roberts of Gurleyville, Mrs.
Minnie Cross of Gurleyville. Mrs. Marshal
Benson of Bolton and Mrs. Mable Squires.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1903-05-07
UNION.

New cases of measles are yet reported.
A con vas born April Goth, to Mr.. and
Mrs. e. Bruce Horton.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. e. Webster went to
Springfield to see "Ben Hur."
The forest fire which started In Stafford
and reached Union last week Monday was
the severest ever known, burning over
many hundred acres and many miles Of
fence before 1t was subdued, although by
hard work and setting back free they
saved all the buildings In Its path, it was
a week of intense anxiety.
Mrs. Mary, So, wife of Town Clerk e.
M. Horton, passed away Tuesday morn
ing after long time Of failing health.
Der death was caused by diabetes. She
leaves besides her husband, children,
two sons, Ralza Of Benicia, CAL, and
Bruce of this town, and two daughters,
Lucy, wife of Fred Aldrich Of this town,
and Mrs. Addie Hewlett of Holland, also
sister in Fall River. She will be much
missed among her friends, as she was of
kindly nature, ever ready to lend a
helping hand to every one In need. The
funeral will be held from the home Friday
at p. m.
Sarah Ann Crawford, wife of Rev. Geo.
W. Hunt, pastor of the Enosburg Falls
Methodist church, died last week Tues
day Mrs. Hunt was born in Union, in
1913. She was married to Rev. g. W..
Hunt in 1876. Until four years ago their
work had been in southern New England
They then went to st. Johnsbury, where
they remained three years, and they had
been in Enosburg Falls one year. Beside
her husband, Mrs. Hunt leaves five child
rem, DIR. D. 8. Whittemore of Brockton,
Mass a son by former marriage, Mis-.
E. Y. Mason of Delaware, O., Mrs. Mat
tie e. Knowles Of Brockton, Mass, Geo.
L. Hunt and Miss Ruth W. Hunt of st.
Johnsbury. She also leaves two brothers,
Luther Crawford Of Stafford, and George
w. Crawford of Union.
Mashapaug.
Mrs, Roscius Back has just returned
from two weeks journey to Washington,
D. c., Alexandria, Va, and Baltimore,
Md. She went with her son, Judge Harry
e Back Of Danielson.
Rock Meadow.
The largest forest fire that ever Was
known In this section occurred last week,
burning over thousand acres or more
1t burned over Hedgehog, extending
through the woods to Bald hill, burning
quite q lot Of fence for David Mathews
Myron Heck and Westley Bradley lost
about SO cords of Wood. The fire sx-
tended a number of miles around and on
the south end near the Kles place lot Of
cord wood was destroyed belonging to
the estate of John Eager. The saw mill
on the Kies place was burned. Ga Thurs
day most the whole town turned out to
fight the fire, some fighting day and
night. The fire was under control and
was entirely extinguished on Friday.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1903-05-07

A Ia Court of Probate holder at Stat
IA ford, within and for the district OF STAFFORD,
on the 4th day OF May, A. ID. 1903
Present, MARCUS B. FISK, Judge.
On motion OF the administrator on the fntea-
tate estate OF Sherman BabCOck. late of Stafford.
within said district, deceased
1t is ordered by this court, that notice shall
be given that the administration account in
said estate win be exhibited for settlement at
the Probate once In said district, ON the 14th
day OF May, 1909, at two O'Clock, afternoon,
sign post In said town OF STANFORD. and BY ad-
yertislng the same In q newspaper published In
Stafford and having 9 clrcnlation in said dis.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1903-05-07

From a Cat Scratch on the arm, to the
worst sort of a burn, sore or boil, De-
Wits Witch Hazel Salve is quick cure.
In buying Witch Hazel Salve, be partic-
ular to get DeWitt's-this is the salve
that heals without leaving scar. A
specific for blind, bleeding, itching and
protruding piles. Sold by w. d. Heald
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1903-05-07

The Grand Army post OF Wales held a
meeting Saturday evening to plan for the
Memorial-day exercises. An grafton,
with appropriate music, followed by the
decoration of graves, then banquet at
the Baptist vestry, free to all the citizens
and their families, Is the plan outlined.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1903-05-07
Rock Meadow.
ROCKvILLE,

The police force Is to be cut down to
one man, who is Captain Cady, both pa
trolmen being removed. This will take
effect on May 10Th. This Is the result Of
the action Of q recent city meeting In re-
fusing to vote the necessary appropria
ton
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1903-05-07

to 91.OO with Devoe's Gloss Carriage
Paint. II weighs to 8 ozs. more TO the
pint than others, wears longer, and gives
9 gloss equal to new work. Sold b
Chapman q Brown.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1903-05-07

We, the undersigned, do hereby agree
to refund the money on 50-cent bottle Of
Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar II II
fails to cure your cough or cold. We
also guarantee 25-cent bottle to prove
satisfactory. or money refunded.
w. d. HRALD. stafford Spring.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1903-05-07

William Wobbecke, 4S, the tailor, died
Sunday afternoon at Q 80 after short IN
ness. Mr.. Wobbecke was taken III last
Wednesday with appendicitis. He grew
worse rapidly and an operation was de-
eided on Saturday. DR.. Sullivan Of New
London, assisted by DR.. Stretch and DR..
Bard, performed the operation. The con-
ditions were such that the operation could
not prove successful Mr.. Wobbecke was
born In Hanover, Germany, Sept. 8, 1854
He learned his trade In the old country
and came to this country about 30 years
ago. After spending q short time In New
York he came to this town and entered
the employ Of Marcus Rowland. After
about three years he bought the business
and has since conducted 1t. Mr.. Wob-
becke had all the virtues so noticeable In
our citizens Of German extraction. He
was q hard worker and a lover Of his
home. His religious belief found express
sion with the Methodists and he was a
conscientious and valued member Of the
local Methodist church. He was q quiet
man but had the national love for frater-
nal organizations and was a member OF
the United Workmen, Odd Fellows and
Temple of Honor. He was united In
marriage Aug. 1st, 1885, to Miss Emma
Findeisen, who died about one year ago.
He leaves three daughters, Annie, Lena
and Louisa and one son, Willie. All the
children are young and reside at home.
The funeral was held Tuesday, Rev. @. 8.
Davis Of the Methodist church officiating.
There was prayer at the house at 1.30
p. m, followed by short service at the
Methodist church. The ceremony at the
grave was In charge Of the Odd Fellows,
by request Of the deceased. The bearers
were selected from the orders to which he
belonged, and included Stephen Pesse and
Joseph Clifford from the Temple of Honor,
James Brand and William Tobin from the
Workmen and Frank Brown and E. r.
Engley from the Odd Fellows. The bu-
rial was In the Stafford Springs cemetery
The business places were closed during
the funeral as a mark Of respect for the
deceased.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1903-05-07
A Giant Emperor.

MaXiminus. the giant Roman EN-
peror. could twist coins into corkscrews
powder hard rocks between his fingers
and do other seemingly impossible
things. When angered, he often broke
the jaw of horse or the skull of an or
with his fist. His wife's bracelet served
him for ring, and every day he ate
amphora of wine.