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Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1903-06-05
GRAVE CHARGE
Against Floyd County Man. Al
legged attempt at Rape.

Christiansburg, Va, May 29.-Mr.
Waitman Stigleman of Floyd, was ar
rested and brought here, charged
with the grave offense OF housebreak-
ing with intent to commit rape. The
neighborhood in justice to the prisoner
is divided as to his guilt 1t seems that
about ten days ago Mr.. Stigleman went
to the house of Mrs. Richardson, al
Graysontown, and there tried to enter
the room of Miss AIDE Stone. She fec
from the house to that Mr.. Walter Nc
Daniel and gave the alarm and Mr.
Mcdaniel accompanied by Mr.. Gas
Grayson went at once to Mrs. Richard,
sons home and found there Mr.. Stigle
man whom it seems was in no hurry
to leave. His friends claim that he
was the recipient of note from Miss
Stone saying that he could come to hel
room that night. Mr.. Stigleman is
prominently connected at Floyd court
house. His reputation prior to this
has not been as good as it might have
been but nothing more serious than in
temperance and alleged inclination tt
being tricky has ever been charged t.
him. The young lady in question Il
op;te- Young and hitherto has borne
good reputation.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1903-06-05
AGED BURGLAR KILLED.

| New York, June 4.-James Brady
noted bank burglar of thirty years ago,
the ''pal' of Johnny Hope, "Big
Frank Mccoy and the greatest crimi-
nails of the day, was killed on the New
York Central tracks near New Rochelle
yesterday, by passing express. SeX-
enty-eight years old, enfeebled by long
Illness and discharged but few Lours
before from the Westchester county
poorhouse, in which he had passed the
winter, Brady was moodily pacing the
track, his back toward the approaching
train. Struck by the train-the New
York and Boston flashing along
at a mile-a-minute gait-the old rob-
Der was hurled nearly a hundred feet
His head was literally severed from
his body. That the ruling passion of
his criminal life was strong in the
hour of death was shown by the con-
tents of bag upon which the dead
fingers were rigidly clinched when his
body was picked up. 1t contained a
complete set of burglar tools, incIud-
ing a dark lantern and small electric
torch. The lockpicks and saws were
the handiwork of Brady, made in Sc
cret last winter at the poorhouse, where
the unsuspecting officials looked upon
the old man as repentant.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1903-06-05
BREWERY AGENT
WON HIS CASE

Danville, Va, June 4.-The Robert
Portner Brewing Company, through its
agent, John w. Gibson, who was ar
ralgned before Circuit Judge E. w.
Saunders, of Rocky Mount, sitting for
Judge A. M. Aiken, of the corporation
court, upon charge of selling liquor
in a local option district. The case
came up on an appeal from the mayors
court, in which the brewing company
was recently fined $500 and costs.
The defendant entered plea of no.
guilty. They also filed a special plea
calculated to test the legality of the
recent local option election. The plea
cited that only three wards of the CITY
voted. The Fourth ward was debarred
by reason of the annexation charter be-
tween the then existing municipality
of Neapolis and Danville.
The Fourth ward was dry at the
time of annexation. The charter pre-
scribes that Danville proper shall not
interfere with the Fourth ward in any
local option election on that side OF
the river, and that the Fourth ware
will not interfere in any like election
in Danville proper.
After the examination of several wit
nesses the case was dismissed upon
motion of the commonwealth. This
action on the part of the common
wealth is taken by some to mean that
the anti-saloon people are afraid to
bring the issue to test. 1t Is pretty
generally believed that the election
will not stand if the matter is probed.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1903-06-05
A NEW EIGHT HOUR LAW.
American Federation OF Labor Will
Urge Passage of New Measure.

Already the campaign for another
eight hour bill has been begun by the
American Federation of Labor. An
eminent lawyer has been engaged to
| draw a new measure one that will be
constitutional if possible. 1t is the
| intention of the labor leaders to have
| this bill pass muster with the COM
mittee on education and Labor of the
senate itself and even the President.
And further the President is to be
urged through all the pressure that can
be brought to bear upon him to endorse
this proposed act in his next annual
message. At the same time the Ma
tional Association of Manufactures
have begun active preparations to beat
mot only this bill, but also the anti-con-
spiracy bill, which would legalize
picket around any manufacturing plant.
Advices received from every section of
the country indicate that the labor or
CARNATIONS and the manufacturers are
working with might and main to in
crease their strength to the maximum
in preparation for the coming struggle.
which, it is conceded on all sides, will
be fight to a finish.-Union Sentinel.
Mr.. Bear admits that the world is
big enough for all of us to live in. Mr..
l Bear is growing generous.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1903-06-05
SOME STATISTICS
OF. VIRGINIA AGRICULTURE

uS last CGLSuS gives us SO1u6 luJoT-
esting figures upon Virginia agricul-
tufe that are worthy of perusal.
Virginia increased in the value oil
vegetables produced in the last ter
years 491 per cent.
The value of all kinds of vegetables
produced in the last year preceding the
taking of the census, the year 1899
was $9,OO0,OOO.
The value of all crops that veal
was $54, 100000.
Average value per acre of all crops
$I2.06, as compared with States like
Ohio, whose average value per acre OF
all crops was $12.59 and OF vegetables
$4497. Pennsylvania average value
per acre for all crops was $13.S6; OF
vegetables $51. Virginia ranks first in
the United States as producer of kali
and spinach, and ranks second in the
production OF cabbage.
The following counties grow morss
than 1000 acres In Irish potatoes
Northampton, 7.4OS; Norfolk, 5,175;
Nansemond, Aba; Accomac, 4,067;
Princes Anne, 2,170.
The five largest sweet potato pro-
ducing counties in the State are Acco-
mac, 2,495 acres; Northampton, $500;
Hanover, 1869; Nansemond, 1,735,
Norfolk, LIZA acres. Accomac groNs
more sweet potatoes than any county
IN the United States. All other counties
in the State cultivate in sweet pota-
toes $4,000 acres.
Virginia is third in the production
of tobacco The six largest tobacco
growing counties are Pittsylvania, 20
906 acres; Halifax, 21,717; Mecklen-
burg, 1887; Bedford, 1852; Camp
bell, 1898; Henry, 1868.
Virginia is the largest peanut pro
ducing State-value of crop, S2,226,00
Caroline county is the largest grow
Ell of peas. The yield of COW peas 189
was $4,000 bushels; ten years pre-
| vious 10000 bushels, increase in tel
years of 1000 per cent. Denoting lam
Improvement
Albemarle is the largest grape pro
iucing county.
Virginia ranks eighth in the numbe
of apple trees growing, although tn
best apple State in the Union. Their
are % counties growing more tina
| 100000 apple trees in each county. {
these Roanoke has 49, 900 apple tree
| $4,000 peach; 5000 pear. Botetourt 191
600 apple; 10000 peach, $500 pea
| Albemarle has $4,000 apple, 1000
peach, 9,800pear. Crop of 1899 produ
ed 100000 bushel apples and 5000
goo bushel peaches.
The five counties holding the higl
est value in live stock are Loudoul
Fauquier, Rockingham, Augusta an
Tazewell. Total value of all live stoc
on farms in State in 1899, $4,000, 900
| Augusta county is the largest whe;
and hay producing county; Loudou
the largest corn producer; Bedford,
oats.
There is one industry that has d.
veloped extensively of late years, ar
which promises to be one of the Leaf
ing of this State. We refer to the Il
mato canning business. In the coul
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1903-06-05
HICKS REPORT
FOR JUNE

The first storm period in June is
central on the 4th, covering the End to
the 9th. High degrees of humidity,
high temperature, and very low baro-
meter, on and next to Wednesday, the
Bird, will prove certain harbingers of
severe storms. Vicious thunder storms
accompanied with hail and possibly
tornado centers, are among the things
reasonable to be expected at this per-
iod. Venus downpours of rain amount
ing to cloudbursts in many localities,
are also more than probable. The
storms Of this period will not be en-
tirely over until the winds begin to
blow strong and much cooler from the
north. Some very cool nights are sure
to result when storms are over. Re-
member that the characteristics of the
Venus periods are exceedingly high
temperatures, excessive electrical phe-
nomena, and followed by sudden
changes to phenomenally cool.
On and touching the 9th and 10th
look for reaction to storm conditions
change to much warmer, falling baro-
meter and more storms of rain, thun-
der, and heavy squalls of wind
The regular summer solstace will set
in at this time, making June thunder
showers probable almost any afternoon
and evening. From about the 9Th to
the 18th each year the earth passes a
point in it's orbit at which abnormal
electrical changes are infused into our
globe and atmosphere Seismic and
volcanic disturbances reach a maximum
in the globe generally, and a general
electrical condition is absorbed that ex-
presses itself in excess of summer ligst-
ing especially through the June even
the month. The greater part of this
is wholly harmless, and need excite no
nervous fear even in the most timid
person. Of course the lightning bolts
that fly from compact and rushing
thunder storms are different, and every
precaution against danger should be
taken at such moments. Under no cir
cumstances should one take refuge
under a green tree in one of these vic
ious June thunder storms.
The regular storm period covering
the 18th to the 10Th, will reach it's Gull
mination stages about the 18th, 18th,
and 10Th. The summer solstice is in
full force at that time. Many e1ectri-
cal storms will be most natural, with
some energetic and dangerous wind
storms. Make carful plans to avoid
the June showers, especially in your
hay making at this time.
On and touching the 21st and 22nd
look for the return of storm conditions
with renewed thunder and rain squalls,
and much harmless lightning at night.
Most sections will have sufficient rain
at this and other June periods.
The last week in June is covered by
a combined mercury and vulcan storm
period About the 25th, it will turn
exceedingly warm and persistent cloud
mess and frequent storms OF wide ex-
tent and much energy will mark the
closing days of the month.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1903-06-05

ties of Roanoke and Botetourt there is
an increasing acreage annually, while
factories are constantly going up.
The farmers find ready market for
what they raise at prices affording
clear profit.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1903-06-05
pANtxs WILL. CONSOLIDATE.

stanton, Va, June ct. Q. WIZ
liams. IT.. w. M. Hablston, R. S. Bosn-
err and Fred e. Noting, of Richmond,
have bought the entire stock Ia con-
trolling INTEREST," of J. 7. Hartman, H.
M. Funkhouser. and G. P. Bowman ID
both the Augusta National and Farm
ers and Merchants banks OF Stauntona
A consolidation will probably be Ell
fected. 49, i-k-E
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1903-06-05
HAVOC WROUGHT
BY EARTHQU

Constantinople, June 4.-Advices
which reached here from Asiatic Tur-
key show that a terrible earthquake
occurred April 10Th at Melazgherd, in
the Vilayet of Van, eighty miles south
OF Erzroom, on the Euphrates. The
town was totally destroyed, with it's
entire population, numbering 1000
souls. including 700 Armenians, as
well as the troops forming the gar
fison of Melazgherd. In addition over
400 houses in neighb0ring villages col
lapsed.
A somewhat severe earthquake shock
was felt here, but no damage was
done.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1903-06-05

The calibre of man can some times
be todd by the number of high balls he
carries.
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was felt here, but no damage was
done.
London, June 4.-The foreign Office
here received some details from the
British consul at Erzroom, about the
disaster at Melazgherd. The town of
Melazgherd, consisting of five hundred
houses, was destroyed and much hav-
oc was wrought in the surrounding
villages. Colonel Khalit Bey, com
mading the garrison of Melazgherd.
with his whole family; three other Of
ficers and eighty soldiers perished in
the ruins. Lieutenant Tayib Bey.
whose faFze erished, became insane
T. NAM or who sent the
ss said he him
self was bauly IT, and that his
wife and sister had been killed.
The foreign Office has appealed for
subscriptions for the relief of the des-
titute Mohammedans and Christians,
of the Melazgherd district.
Washington, June 4.-Vice Consul
Ojalvo at Erzroom, Turkey, reports
to the State Department that an
earthquake in Canton Of Melazgherd.
on the 10Th ultimo caused the death
of 500 people and left the city in ruins.
| The shock was strongly felt in Err
room, journey of 3S hours, and threw
the people into panic. Many of them
| turned their stables, which are built
level with the ground, into sleeping
apartments for greater security.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1903-06-05

Mr.. Bear admits that the world is
big enough for all of us to live in. Mr..
Bear is growing generous.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-08-14
UNIQUE RIDE TO DEPOT
BY BRIDAL PARTY.
Walter ". CapIe and Margaret J.
Funston Quietly Married
Wednesday.
DRAWN To THE DEPOT
IN THE HOSE WAGON
Departed on Their Honeymoon Amid
the Showers of Rice and Old Shoes.

Precisely at l2 O'Clock noon, Wednes-
day, August ~. the ce-emCny began at
the home OF the groom's parents on
Woodwork ave-, which united in mar
riage Miss Margaret Funston and Mr..
Walter w. Oaple, and three minutes
later they were man and wife.
Only the immediate relatives of the
bride were present, twenty-five in all.
including two brothers of the groom
from out of town, Chas II. Caple, wife
and children, Of Canandigua, n Y. .. and
A. b. Csple. wife and child, of Toledo,
o., also half brother of the bride, Mr..
Howard +. Keeney, OF st. Johns. The
following completes the number
of out-of town guests: Miss Bertha
Caple, Grinnell. Iowa; Miss Beulsh
Reardon, Midland; Mrs. II. M. Hall,
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-08-14

miles around began to congregate &c
shake hands with the friends Of many
years standing and one who has done sc
much to assist in building up the town
of Alma and adjacent territory.
The reception was held in the large
parlors and for three hours steady
stream of visitors lined the spacious
rooms an d stair case Mr.. Townsend A.
Ely stood at the right of Mr.. Wrigntand
presented those whom the host and
hostess did not know, which were few.
He was ably assisted by l.. A. Sharp
while the balance Of the house was
e efficiently cared for by DR.. J. II. Lanca.
shire, assisted by +. K. Hathaway, @.
8. Young, and others.
After pleasant visit the guests were
ushered into the spacious dining room,
decorated with cut flowers,
and skillfully presided over by ]. N.
Ford and large corps Of assistants,
where bountiful repast was served.
Mr.. Wright was in excellent spirit and
entertained his old friends with many
OF his trip abroad and the
early days of Alma.
The mandolin orchestra, presided over
by II. G.. Pulfrey, rendered many tune
full selections during the evening.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-08-14

Eaton Rapids; Miss Rose Schofeld, st
Johns and Miss Bess Williams st. Louis
The wedding was both simple and
beautiful. The bride, prettily gowned
In white mousiline de sole, stood beneath
a fragrant bower Of maple leaves and
sweet peas, and the beautiful ring cere-
mony was impressively performed by
DR.. W..K. Spencer, with the groom s
little neice, Miss Sarah Caple, as ring
bearer. Mr.. Howard +. Keeney, Of ST.
Johns, attended the groom, and Miss
Roset Schofeld Of the same place acted
as brides maid There was not hitch
to mai. the impressiveness Of this, the
solemn part Of the wedding. After the
ceremony, gravity gave way to gaiety.
as twenty people seated themselves
around. the table and made merry over
a magnificent wedding dinner.
Nothing else Of special importance
occurred after this. until it was nearly
time for the south-bou Ann Arbor
train, about four o'clock. Then the
wedding party detected the sound of
tin horns and cow bells approaching in
the distance. In a moment the Alma
fire company, of which the groom is
valued member, came down the street
accompanied by band Of small boys
armed with banners, tin pans, and horI g.
The firemen invaded the house and a
few minutes later the newly welded
couple were seated high on seat of
honor on top Of the hose.wagon and be.
ing drawn through the town amid the
cheers of the populace. When the
crowd reached the depot it had multi.
piled ten.fold and the enthusiasm in.
tensified accordingly. The baggage vas
appropriately decorated with such signs
as 1--WE are so Happy, He and 1 ;""Just
Married :IPlease Don't Say Anything"
"Please Don't Jolly My Husband, He's
SO Shy" Long Life, Health and Pros
perity. for Walter and Bride" As the
train bearing the happy couple was
leaving the station the fire laddies sang,
Goodbye. Dear Boy, Goodbye"
A collection of beautiful and costly
presents and more than that the grand |
send.off which they got at the depot at |
test the popularity of the couple. The
bride has lived in Alma only two years
but she has a wide circle Of friends and
admirers. The groom grew mp in Alma
and everybody knows and likes
Walter" They will spend a short |
honeymoon In Detroit and after Sept. |
will be at home to their friend in Alma |
where the groom will continue as the
Junior member of the well.known hard. |
ware firm which bears his name.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-08-14
A PLEASANT GATHERING.
The Reception rendered to Citi.
zens by Mr.. and Mrs. A. W.
Wright Last Week.

Last Friday evening was an occasion
TO be remembered by the citizens of
A lima and vicinity. Early in the week
in vitations had been issued announcing
that Mr.. and Mrs A. w. Wright would
tender reception TO the male residents
at the Wright House between the hours
of and 10 o'clock.
Early in the evening farmers from
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-08-14
Ask Your Grocer For IL.

OhnhI DAM Cures Catarrh OF Womb
THUHl OHIm (Leucorrheal and Every
~ DrprsIsts. form OF Pile Trouble,
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-08-14
HAVE PURCHASED AN ELEVATOR
George Young, Jr. Will Manage the Busi'
ness for the New Firm.

+. r. Hathaway and G.. 8. Young
have purchased the elevator and grain
business of John Hanch, Of Pewamo.
Mr.. Hathaway and George Young, Jr.
are there taking inventory and arrang-
ing business matters this week. Geo.
Young, Jr. will manage the business in
the future.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-08-14
CANNES ON A RAMPAGE.
sheep Killed and Injured by Dogs in
Arcadia Township.

During the past week, two farmers Of
Arcadia township have had their flocks
invaded by sheep-kiliing dogs. Nathan
N. Nevins lost two sheep which seemed
to have been attacked by two dogs at
once, one behind and the other in front.
Clarence Clark lost one, evidently killed
in the same manner. The dogs that did
the misceief have not been ascertained
to certainty, although two dogs be-
longing to Thos. Granger and VIM.
Wilson, respectively, we're killed be-
cause there were good reasons for sus-
pecting them.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-08-14
NOTICE OF SEWER TAXES

On and after this date will be at the
office of Tinker & Hannah for the pur.
pose of collecting taxes on special as
sessment for sewer known as the "Y Young
Sewer" 10 collection will be charged
until July 30 and 40 after that late.
THEo. w. MARSH, Treas.
June Both '03, 25-tf
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-08-14
We Take the Chances.

II you have neuralgia OF the stom-
ach, gastritis, nausea, furred tongue,
OF a constant pain In the stomach, try
Majors Neural Pills. We guarantees
and recommend them. Bivins q
Rhodel "a. A xs.
New-York tribune., 1903-04-05

beautiful, RESIDENCE Poughkeepsie; river
d view: house furnished. and has city
improvement. sell cheap for cash will exchange
equity New York property: offer CLAUDE e
| LASHER cath Street.
New-York tribune., 1903-04-05

COUNTRY HOME-I3eautifu nome In Litchfeld Co..
- Conn Waramaug main thorougnfare;
two stages daily door abundance of shade
and pure spring verandas all kinds Of young
cheap If sold at d. w GEETORY, Box
Pawing y. Y.
New-York tribune., 1903-04-05
NARRAGANSETT PIER, r. |.

(SRYMEss HILL, 800 elevation; fine view Bay and
" residence. III excellent condition;
s modern inprcv ely arranged Z
garden fine stable and outbuild
ines. near Silver Lake trolley minutes from Wall
Particulars through CORNELIUS KOI-FF 80 Broadway.
New-York tribune., 1903-04-05

NOR sALE.-A house
porch plenty OF shade. reasonable terms. Ad-
cysss o. ThemAs-sL. BLOOMFIELD n. ].
New-York tribune., 1903-04-05

LVoR sALE-cheapest lots, adjacent New York CITY;
l. all cottages. 81. 2oa
Write Interview. SNOW, Hackensack. N )
New-York tribune., 1903-04-05


OF
stu and a
situated
obtained
throug broker
WILLIAMS Bu1der and Owner. n
New-York tribune., 1903-04-05
$. GOLDSTICKER. Auctioneer
BREEZY POINT COTTAGES
THE SOCIAL CENTRE OF THE

\NESTWoop. y J.-Ge1teman's home; new house; S
w rooms; Ali improvements cabinet TRIM stable; Is
acres: viii sell for cost Of buildings EXECUTOR West
wood y. j.
New-York tribune., 1903-04-05

NEAR MADISON SQUARE West 2sth st, opposite
y Trinity Chapel: and bath; modern improve
rnent Janitor
New-York tribune., 1903-04-05

TNOR sAI.E-Iarge factory in Newark. with engine.
L {. l. NESLER. IS Crawford d-st. Newark. y. J.
New-York tribune., 1903-04-05
Furnished Il partments to Let.
THE DALH0US1E,

30 to as West 59th-st.; fireproof; one elegantly
apartment ten rooms and bath Superintendent
New-York tribune., 1903-04-05

OVERSIZE ON N-SoUNp.Attractive residence
III veniences large. shady lawn. garden, fruit near
depot harbor and Yacht club. $1,000 :. G ATWATEft
Liberty
New-York tribune., 1903-04-05

YIyNO Hoboken. with houor store: corner
rrorerty; rented. Is per on investment, and
cash for private house good lots BoCRNES, A'
Broadway.
New-York tribune., 1903-04-05

\ BABNLoN. l. Pleasant piacc. : acres ,r. s,ls
y, mile from depot: fine lawn. shade shruebery aa1
irui' Rouse Y roCESs. bath. stables.
isw repairs VIII sen u close 81 0O s. O0 cash
Address. p. q. Box 6la tshys~u