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The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1903-08-26
BRUTAL BUTCHERY
Of a Four Years Old Boy at Detroit,
Michigan.
MANIAC OF UNUSUAL CUNNING,
He Commits Revolving Crime and
Leaves No Trace Of His lden-
tity. The Police.
Puzzled.
Puzzled.

The mutilated body Of four-year-old
Alphonse Wilmes, whose father lives
on Staubin avenue, Detroit, Mich,
was found Tuesday in a lot at the rear
Of the Michigan Stove Works at Adair
and Wight streets. The body was dis
covered by workman about 10 o'clock
wedged in between two molding boxes.
The hands were tied behind with wire
and red handkerchief had been stuff
ed down the little fellows throat for
gag.
The body was partly stripped Of
clothing. The abdomen was slashed
open and the left wrist was, nearly
severed. Both things also had long
deep cuts in them. All the wounds
had apparently been made withSa very
sharp instrument. Alphonse had been
missing from his home since Sunday
noon. Nothing was thought Of his alb
sence at first, but when he did not re-
turn for supper a search was begun
that ended with the Identification OF
the body by his father at the morgue
Tuesday afternoon.
It is evident that the murder was
not committed near where the body
was found, for although scarcely a
drop Of blood was left in the little fel-
lows body, there was practically no
blood on the boards where he was
found. a search for blood stains to
and from the scene was inaugurated
without result. Perhaps the strang-
est phase. of the mystery is that there
were only a few SMALL stains on the
body and clothing of the lad, despite
the horrible character of-his wounds.
1t looks as though the murderer, after
committing the deed, washed tne
blood from the body, and then casleo
it to the lot where it was found.
The police are satisfied that the boy
was murdered by a maniac and are
working along these lines alone. The
officers are inclined to believe that the
child was killed in some house and
that afterWard the murderer carried
bis body, in sack or a wagon, to the
lonely spot where it was found Tues
day. There have been several other
crimes against children in the city re-
Gently and many persons believe that
a maniac Of unusual cunning is respon-
sible. =
a SIMILAR CASE.
A dispatch from Rockford, ILL.,, says
the murder Of the Detroit boy IS iden-
tical in circumstances with the MUIR
der Of Dick Tibbitts, a seven-year-old
newsboy, there last month. The de-
tails correspond so closely that the
local authorities believe the murderer
was the same man, a lunatic, OF the
''Jack the Ripper" type, and are now
communicating with the Detroit police
department. on the subject.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1903-08-26
PASSING OF a GREAT INDUSTRY.

Bennettsville, August II.
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1903-09-02
Money in Canneries.

Here and there IN the South
canning factories have been es-
tablished, but neverthc less nearly
every grocery store from Virginia
to Texas carries a supply of cam
ned goods packed elsewhere. In
the aggregate the S)uth spends
millions of dollars annually for
canned goods, while it's own fruits
and vegetables decay because in
many places the production is
greater than the demand for the
fresh products. Throughout the
South there are many places where
the results accomplished at Ash
boro could easily be duplicated.
The establishment of canneries
not only extends the time Of en-
ployment of men and women, but
carries the market for the product
far into the fall and winter. 1t
adds wealth to the community in
several different ways. Let there
be more Southern canneries .--
Southern Farm Magazine.
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1903-09-02

Miss Helen Millspaugh return
ed Saturday from a two months
visit to the ranch homes of J. A.
LOOMS and Thos. Mccall.
Don't fail to see the new skirt
goods in grays, blues and blacks.
Just received. Jno. ID. Robert
son, Jr. 34-1t
Miss Mae Foreman, who has
been visiting her friend Miss
Fisher in Galveston for some
weeks, is expected home Friday.
Miss Fisher will return with her
for n short visit.
Our ladies shoes at 81 80 ard
81 90 are the best low priced shoes
in this town. Jno. ID. Robert
son, Jr.
Miss Minnie Guion Francis, of
BallInger, who has been visiting
in the city, left Monday Miss
Emma Dustin, OF Midland, accom-
panied her and will visit in Bal
linger for a while.
Mrs. +. w. Roby and little
daughter and Mrs. Roby's mother.
left Monday afternoon for Kos
ciusco, Miss, on a visit to rela-
tives.
Miss Matte Hadley, whose sue
cess as n teacher of elocutlon is
well known here, returned Tues
day from pleasant vacation
spent in visiting in Dallas, Fort
Worth, Waco, Dublin and other
places of interest. Miss Hadley
taught large class in elocution
while in Dublin, which had it's
grand finale in a minstrel per-
Torrance and was most pro-
nounced success. She expects to
open her San Angelo class next
week.
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1903-09-02

San Angelo society. and is known
far and wide for her sterling
worth of character and charming
manner. Mr.. Holland IS a mem
Der of the Paint Rock firm of
Holland and Cox and is we'll
known in San Angelo, having
held responsible position with
Cox-Cunningham Co. for some
time. This happy couple enjoys
the friendship of every one in
San Angelo and it is with regret
that we chronicle their future
residence us Paint Rock. How
ever, their circle of acquaintance
is only widened as they will al
ways be regarded as San Angelo
people and held in esteem by
everyone here.
The Press joins their many
friends in wishing them well.
Life does not consist entirely of
joys and pleasures, but may their
share of these be the major por-
ton, for there are none more de-
serving.
Mr.. and Mrs. Holland left on
Wednesdays train for a visit to
ManItou, Colorado Springs,
Boulder and Denver. At home,
Paint Rock, Texas, after Sep
TENDER 25th.
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1903-09-02
Ferguson-finger.

Married, Aug 81, Chas. T.
Finger of San Angelo. Tex, to
Miss Nellie 3. Ferguson at first
NJ. +. church, Alamagordo. n. NJ. ,
Rev. II. Van Volkenburgh otficia-
ting. No cards.
Simple is the announcement,
and simple was the quiet church
wedding, but great was the sur
prise amoung Prof. and Mrs.
Fingers many friends here.
The bride is the handsome
daughter Of c. Ferguson, retired
merchant and sheepman, and has
lived in san Angelo for some
time, the family only having
moved to New Mexico recently.
She Is well known, and is of n
quiet, sweet nature and is held in
high regard by all her acquaint-
ances. Prof. Finger is the San
Angelo music schoo! director and
is a man of extensive travel, wide
experience and learning. Prof.
and Mrs. Finger returned to San
Angelo Saturday.
The Press extends congratula-
tions and wishes them rosy path
on which they may travel through
a happy welded life.
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1903-09-02

II. d. Word, wife and daughter,
were in from their Sutton coup-
ty ranch Monday and Tuesday.
H. H. Sigman & Co. pay
ighest cash prices for hides.
Mrs. Alonzo Millett came in
Sunday, and is domiciled at the
Landon.
Turn your baggage checks
over to Smith IL Withers, phone
83.
j. W. lowers, prominent
lawyer of Robert Lee, was in the
city Monday.
-"Mothers' Friend" shirt waists
the soc kind for Boo. Jno ID.
Robertson, Jr. 34-lt
Mr.. and Mrs. w. !. Grinnell
visited friends III the city Mon
day and Tuesday,
DR.. e. w. Bryan,
Dentist,
Lasker Block,
Up Stairs.
There is n lot of hay in West
Texas. Immense wagon loads are
to be seen on the streets every
day. This must certainly be a
great indurtry.
Our ladies' shoes at 81 80 and
~. 90 are the best low priced shoes
in this town. Jno. d. Robert
son, Jr. 84-1t
Prof. Boynton gave an exhibit
ton of his trained animals at the
Spence ball park last night for
the benefit of the Woodmen of
the World and the San Angelo
Brass Band
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1903-09-02
"The Coming Fourhundred."

Miss Estelle Lapowski enter
tanned at cards Saturday night at
the handsome home of Mr.. and
Mrs. J. Lapowski in North San
Angelo. Finch and High Five
were played. Miss Lapowski
proved a charming hostess--so
much so that members of San
Angeles future four hundred pro-
nounced it one Of the most eniov-
able evenings spent in u long
while.
Miss Kate Corbett won first
prize, IL pack of handsome. gilt
edged, Indian Head cards. Milton
Mason came in for a prize, a
pretty little silver bookmark,
while Miss Gene Dustin got the
BOBBY, very unique backing
brush.
Those present were:
Misses Saddle Sherwood, Kate
Conerly, Nell Daley, Anna Gar
nett, Ethel Selkirk. Genie Dustin,
Katherine Ball, Kate Corbett,
Helen Ragsdale, Kathleen VAL
lace. Lucille March. Addie Bishop,
Birdie Butler, lIermionc Mays,
Charlotte Sherwood, Emile Yates
Walsh and Leonora Lapowski.
Messrs. Lee Woodward, Arthur
Wilson. Albert DeBerry, Clarence
Nall, Clarence Webb, Henry
Rugsdale, J-rm Powell, Walter
Garnet. Norman Taylor, Frank
Bell, Will Eide, j. d. Creath, Mill
ton Mason, Tom Pulllam, Hamlin
Garland and Walter Foreman.
Refreshments were served and
the gu SITS departed but not with
out unanimous thanks TO Miss
La,uN-ki for furnishing the occa-
sion for 50 pleasant an evening.
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1903-09-02
The Press for fine printing.

J. r. Smith, of Bronte, was in
the city Thursday.
SiIas Jackson and family were
in from Stiles Monday.
Newest things in belts. Jno.
D. Robertson, Jr.
w. J. Allen, of Arden, was IN
town Friday.
Little Miss Day came in on the
train yesterday.
Rooms for Light Housekeeping
at the Wuertemburg House. NIX; usaru
w. N. Whatley and family, of
Stiles, were in San Angelo Mon
day.
Cotton at lie pound means
higher cotton goods. | am still
selling at old prices. Jno. ID Rob-
ertson, Jr. Bal
A. X. Burgess moved his law
office Monday from the Taylor
building to the Joseph Spence
building, upstairs.
When the boys and girls start
to school they will need stockings.
Buy the kind that wear well from
Jno. ID. Robertson, Jr. BAL
J.C.Thaxton, of maven lex, came
through Thursday with a bunch
Of horses on his way to Reagan
county.
LOST DIAMOND PIN. Diamond
stick pin with bar about J inches
long, has diamond of about II
caret. Finder will return to Mrs.
NJ. b. Pulliam and get $40 90 re-
ward. 1t
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1903-09-02

\ charming letter came last
week from Mrs. Cacile Golibart,
who was then ut Christoval, Tex
as. She writes quite alluringly
of the delightful climatic and
charming scenic conditions there,
to say nothing of most pleasant
and congenial company at the
hotel, composed partly of the
following well known Texas peo-
pie: +. p. Turner, general pas
senger agent of the Texas and
Pacific; Mrs. +. P. Turner and
SOIL, f. p. Turner, Jr.; Mrs.
Volk, Master Harold Volk and
little Adele Volk. all of Dallas
Mrs. Harry Bentley, formerly of
Los Angeles, CAL. now of San
Angelo, Texas; Mrs. Cecile F.
Golibart, Houston, and Mr.. Lee
Cooper, seeker of health from
Hope, Ark, Mr.. Dobs of Brown
wood, n genial travelling man;
MIS-. Charles Reid of Brennan
and d. II. Chapman, district
manager of the Equitable Insur-
ance company, with his family,
from Fort Worth.-Houston Post.
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1903-09-02

Clarendon Ions returned from
Virginia Monday Mr.. Ions vis-
tied relatives and friends in Fair
fox county and in the city of
Richmond and had a very pleasant
time in the Old Dominion.
Your baggage will always be
on time if YOU give your checks
to Smith d. Withers. Phone 83.
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1903-09-02
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~ SOCIETY,". X

Miss Katie V. Neal was sur
prised by a number of friends
Tuesday night, August rs The
occasion was the anniversary of
Miss Meals birthday. Although
pleasantly surprised Miss Neal
was equal to the occasion and
highly entertained her friends.
Dancing, music, and refreshments
served on the spacious lawns at
the elegant Neal residence were
INDUCED in and all present spent
u very enjoyable evening. Those
present we're Misses Jennie Linde
Yorke, Lurline Hudson, Grace
EIDE, Mamie Mason and Katie V
Neal; and Messrs. Ed Duggan. Jr. /,
Ed Stove, p. T.. West, Ralph
Wallace and S. +. CAN'T.
Wednesday evening the hand
some home of Mr.. and Mrs. J. Sid
Hudson on West Twohig avenue
was the scene of an ENJOYABLE
surprise party. Mr. and Mrs. J.
p. Andersen summoned the young
folks together and they met at
the pleasant home of Mr.. and
Mrs. j. T. Neal. Miss Lurline
Hudson's nineteenth birthday
was the occasion and each guest
came with n pound of candy or
fruit. Old time pound parties
were improved upon. Miss Hud.
son entertained regally and every
body was happy. Those present
were Messrs, and Mesdames J. 2.
Anderson. VI. l.. Price and Mrs.
j. Sid Hudson; Misses Ed De-
Berry, Rosie, Nell and Grace
Eide, Katie V. Neal, Winifred
Simms, of WOleeta. /. r., Kittie
Beard, Mamie Mason, Jessie Clark,
Julia May Riggs, Jennie Linde
Iorke, and Lurline hudson; and
Messrs. G. T. Gwin, c. +. Stowe,
p. +. West, Ed Duggan, Jr.,
Ralph Wallace, Dwight Hunter,
Vernon Key, Bob Lusk, 81 Hodges,
Doctor Bats, llamlin Garland, X.
Neeley and S. +. CAN'T.
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1903-09-02
Surprised His Friends.

At Tuscola, in Taylor county,
today Mr. r. NJ. Wright of this
city and Miss Leila Iveys Will be
united in marriage at the res
idence of the brides parents. The
announcement Will be quite a sur
prise to many of Rufe's friends,
who. however, have frequently
predicted such Il result from his
repeated Trips out of the city. and
the we'll wishes are none the less
liberal from those with whom he
is acquainted.
Mr.. Wright has been prom
inently identified with the bust
ness interests of San Angelo and
until recently was engaged in the
furniture business, in addition to
the connection he remains in the
gin business with his father.
The bride-to-be is n most estim-
able young lady and will receive II
most cordial welcome to our city,
where she has formerly attracted
a number of admirers on the oc-
casion of a visit to her friend,
Mrs w. II. Allen.
The Press extends congratula-
lions to the happy couple and
wishes for them the greatest Joy
that life may provide
Mr.. and Mrs, Wright are en-
pected home the latter part of the
week.
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1903-09-02
Little Misses Mabson's Party.

'ttocSo 'tapooh U
Progressive Pig was the game
of the evening at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. w. S. MADISON on West
Beauregard Friday evening.
Misses lmogene and Clara Nab
son entertained their little friends
and a most enjoyable party it
was.
Herbert Garland carried off
first honors in the shape of a
pretty gold stick pin, Miss Itasca
Hill getting the consolation prize
of box of candy.
Those who partook of the
charming hospitality of the little
Misses MADISON were.
Misses Helen and Jessie Knapp,
of Water Valley, Matte Hender-
son, of Nigo, Rachel Deaton,
Aileen Mays, Marie and Katie
Kelly, Efiie Neal, Eta DeBerry,
Ruth Johnson, Aileen and Lillian
Cloud, Ruby Hills, Anna Lee
Harris, Itasca Hill, Louise and
jeanette Millspaugh, Gertrude
Chamberlain, Pauline Murrah,
Dorothy Probandt, Madeline Tay-
lor and Lottie Pollock
The young gentlemen present
were: Halbert and Bruce Gar
land, f. Fisher, Don Lee, Frank
Perry, Willis Johnson, Lawrence
Scott, Will Wallace, Ed NAYS,
Robert Kirkpatrick, Lee and
Jared Hill Powell, Vivian Love,
Felix Probandt, John Abe March.
Jack Timmins, Francis Farquhar
and Owen Conerly.
The Holland NuptiaIs.
At the home of the brides
mother, Mrs. Scottie Early, on
West Beauregard, last Wednesday
afternoon, Miss Edgar Poe Early
and Mr. Lee Holland were happi-
ly welded. The ceremony oc-
Cured at three o'clock, and was
solemnized by Rev. Weems
Wootton of the NJ. e. church. 1t
was a beautiful but quiet home
wedding with only the immediate
members of the family. and Mr..
). h. CAN'T and Miss Rosie EIDE,
present.
The bride has long occupied a
very prominent position in
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1903-09-02

Mrs, L. G.. Dolby, from the Bis
marck farm, visited Mrs. J. r
Nisbet Yesterday.
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1903-09-02

Mexican hats 15c; shady. coo
and durable. Winkler IL Hud,
son Co.
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1903-09-02

Miss Mamie Jefferson is en-
pected to arrive in San Angelo
some time about the last of the
week.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-03-30
PAWTUxET.
Some Big Catches Of F|atIsh.
Baseball al the Palace Gar.
dens Some Village Notes.

Although the fact that fatfish are run
ming 10 not generally known among the
fshermen who make this their mecca
during the spring and summer several
OF the old hands were out yesterday and
Saturday and caught good messes OF the
toothsome fish Charles Underwood Sr.
caught about 80 pounds near the Beacon
pounds. and yesterday John Royal
caught a good mess. among which were
two and three Founders. Yesterday was
a cold day for them however but In a
few warm Sundays the bay will be black
with boats from the Beacon TO Gaspee
point Al present the only bait is the
common Easter worm. the fishermen say.
A large party OF young men and boys
from this village went TO Palace Gardens
for a baseball game. They were given
the freedom OF the big ball field by Mana
ger Hull and an interesting game was
soon in progress.
The teams were picked aggregations
and were captained by Bradford Cain
and Charles Golden. The former team
won BY score of six to four.
In order TO encourage baseball. Mana
ger Hull has offered the Pawtuxet lad.
the use of the grounds for homo games
II they will form a strong team for this
season.
The field is an excellent one. the best
Of it's kind south OF the city excepting
Rocky point, and Is fenced so that ad-
mission may he restricted.
A second consultation OF doctors was
called yesterday. on account Of the SER
ious condition OF Mrs. Clarence Cook OF
South Fair street. who has been suffering
from what was said TO be an abscess al
the base OF the brain. Her condition
was considered very serious but today
II is reported that she is much impro-
an
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-03-30
VALLEY VILLAGE.
WOman's Relief Corps Observes
14th Anniversary. Happenings
In Villages Along tho Shore

McGregor Wcman's Relief corps of Phe-
nix observed their 1ith anniversary on
Saturday night and held exercises appro-
pirate to the occasion. An interesting
program. including the following num-
hcrs. was rendered: Selection by River
Point Congregational chior; historical
sketch by president. Mrs. Anna II. Ray;
address by Mrs. Mary Frcnch OF Paw
tucket, who is the organizer OF the corps;
soprano solo. Mrs. Hattie Wheaton OF
Providence; reading Mrs. Hattie Ford
address by Mrs. Jessie Mccarthy of Cen
trail Falls. selection by the choir; address
by Commander Arthur Dean: address 10y
Past Commander John Burdick; selection
by the choir. Refreshments were then
served and a most enjoyable evening was
spent i'm social intercourse.
-Ehn- -lanluAcL- -AAlleA- Urinary and
Junior sunday school Teachers assoCia-
tior met I'm tho vestry of tho River Point
Congregation al church on Saturday after
noon and held "a very interesting meeting,
which was also we'll attended. Rev E.
w Woollcy of Pawtuckct was the prin-
cipal speaker and he took as his subject
the lesson Of April >. "paul's Farewell To
Ephcsus.' and taught lessen from ~.
Miss Annie f. Fryer OF Providence also
spoke upon Supplementary Lessons
aud Miss clara 4. Dyer. also OF Provi-
dencc gave a review of the lessons IN
the coming quarter, which was very IN
structvc. and the teachers reserved
many valuable points i'm regard TO the
lessons in the coming quarter
Miss Ester Ryder Of Noung's avenue,
Riverpoiut entertained a number of her
young friends at her home on Saturday
night and most enjoyable evening was
spent At \ O'Clock supper was served I'm
the large dining room and at the con-
CmSiou of the meal the guests adjourned
to the psriors and other parts Of the
house whore games were INDUCED In and
n pleasant evening spent During the
evening number OF vocal selections were
rendered and dancing also WAS enjoyed.
Taken as "a whole the afrair proved most
successful and The guests departed late,
wei satisfied with the result Of the affair.
one OF the largest funerals ever held in
IN valley occurred at the performance of
tho last sad rites over tho remains Of
Mrs Henry McCuskcr ot Lewiston. Nc.
the daughter of Timothy Murphy of
Riverpurt hold Yesterday from
Ss. Pctcr aud Paul church. Rev. y J..
'anigan officiating Tho noral offerings
were YER, mum srou. aud beautiful The
bearer included four or hor brothers and
two hiuthcr-iu-lsWE. 80 tho conclusion
% tho service Inc remains were taken to
Crompton and were there Inferred
A number Of the Firkeylua Young people
paid visit 10 Miss Fife Field cf Kent
on SATURDAY and enjoyed an oif.fashioned
candy pull The evening was pleasantly
spent and an returned nom. late after
having passed most ENJOYABLE time.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-03-30
Drug Stores Receive a Sudden Call
From Captain Rowe'S. Men.
Members Of The Tabernacle Methodist
Church Want 10 Retain Pas or.

OF the discord and while tho majority OF
the members are in favor OF the retention
OF Mr. Gardner the official board, which is
made up OF - members OF the congrcga-
ton tho officers Of the church and the
presidents or chairmen OF the different
societies and organizations Of the church.
who a the quarterly meeting voted 10 ask
for a change Of pastor. did so, II Is
claimed under a Misrepresentation, and
that there were four Of the members Of
that board absent at the meeting, and
those four were I'm favor Of Mr.. Gardner,
say that no such action should be taken,
for those who worked for "A change won
by four votes.
quite a number who took part at this
meeting and asked for change have
taken a different view Of the matter. and
there arc quite number who are still
on what is termed the fence" but are
ready 10 go with the majority
Mr. Gardner will bc rendered a boneiit
concert in the church this evening and the
attendance will no doubt tell which way
the wind Blows. and the prospects are
that the church will be crowded.
A QUIET SUNDAY.
Thornton on both sides OF Plainheld
street was a. quiet as one could ask for
yesterday for not "A saloon was open.
which was quite different from a week
ago. when the saloons on the Johnston
side were closed and some on the Grams
ton side were open to the public and did
rushing business. some Of them engag-
ing extra help to wait upon the trade, and
this did not suit the Thorntonites. but
chief OF Police BiXbee of Cranston read
the riot act To the dealers and IL had its
effect.
Manton too. had a very Sunday-like
appearance. and those who were thirsty
had 10 go out of tho village to get their
supply OF liquor.
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