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Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1903-08-20
aThitpell department.
GEO. w. LEWIS Agent.

-
NJ. T. Upton is suffering from
chins.
Mrs. Eddy Heard, of Dunlap, is in
the city
o. NJ. Blankenship is seriously i'll
with the fever.
DR.. j. L. Shirley went to Chatta-
nooga last Thursday.
J. r, Morgan went to Zero Satur-
day on visit to his parents.
Cattle are dying around here with
what is called the pink eye.
The Nine Workers convention adj
journed last week until July 10th.
The dogs continue to die with
some unknown disease. Very few
are left.
G. w. McCrary was In Chatta-
nooga last week buying mules for
the T. c. |. Co.
Capt. John Frater and sister, Miss
Hannah, of Victoria, attended the
funeral of Mrs. w. B. billiard.
J. II. and L. L. Ross were in the
city Saturday with load of melons.
One musk melon weighed 231 lbs.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Pickett, of
Sequachee county, were in the city
Saturday and Sunday the guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. Lee Bryant.
Rev. J. B. Alexander, of Bell
Buckle is IN the city assisting the
pastor, Rev. w. 4. Billingsley in
holding series of services at the
Baptist church.
The prOtracted meeting that has
been going on at Red Hill for the
last two weeks closed Sunday night.
20 Joined the M. Z. Church, south,
during the meeting and there were
about the same number of CONVEX.
{ siOns.
Charles Price left last Friday
: morning for Alfalfa, Alabama
/. in response to telegram an
!, nouncing the serious illness Of hi'
J, brother, Rev. A. X. Price, pastor o.
; the Cumberland Presbyterian churcf
q there.
:, Mrs. Alexander, Mr.. and Mrs. NJ
: /. Harris and Miss Fannie Kat,
~ Pryor, of Jasper, attended the fun
eral of Mrs. w. B. billiard Friday.
DIR. Sam Ellis of Chattanooga, ant
Rev. Z. G. H. Pryor will exchang
places sometime between now an
the first of September.
% The readers of these dots wer
ID promised that when any reliable in
B. formation about snakes being foun
, in cabbage heads was arrived at tia
h the readers should have the benef
e. of it. w. ]. Ridge says that b
SO found one in one of his cabbages I
70 bout four inches long, that it was
very vicious one and would stril
at any one like any other snake an
, that his eyes sparkled with venor
He says also that Wash Holland
cabbages have snakes in them. No
=, the question comes up, where d
" they come from? Did certain fore
Dr. of nature evolve them, or were the
e ac propagated in some other way?
nd anyone can tell we would like
l SS hear from them as any informatiC
les on the subject would be of great a
M, ~ vantage to scientists. Some spec
rs mems should be sent to the Zoo
,34
Chattanooga.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1903-08-20

A pretty good sign that the Tennessee
Press Association is sure enough
newspaper gang and not Sunday
school picnic is its ability to be enter
tertained BY the Gerst Brewing Co.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1903-08-20

The Chattanooga Press has been
printing some good write-ups of the
counties of this valley. The decrease
In the valuation of Marion comfy S5O7-,
4sl.OO is something, however, which
the Press can't explain.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1903-08-20

WHEAT, for the first time since the
Letter corner in '9S, has reached a dol
lar per bushel. Fortunately for the
hunger of the nation there is every
prospect Of an abundant corn crop too
large for the ''cornerer" to grab
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1903-08-20

UNTIL we shall have good roads we
shall continue to be in the rear of the
band wagon of progress, with no hope
of getting into it for the mud holes and
rock bars.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1903-08-20

IT is sincerely to be hoped that Ma
rion County will some day be possessed
Of good roads, and il it is not possible
TO have good roads all over the county
let as at least have the principal aven.
ues Of trade OF a reasonable degree OF
soliditY.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1903-08-20

The Spring City Star prints want adj
Vertisements for its patrons free of
charge. The country press is doing too
much of this free business anyway.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1903-08-20
STORE BURGLARlZED.

The hardware store of w. f. McDan-
iel & Co., at South Pittsburg, was brok-
en- into Sunday night. Many things
were taken including three fine shot
guns.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1903-08-20

RAILROAD building seems to be on a
boom in the section. Let US hope it
will not be confined to paper.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1903-08-20
gstewart's atreklg Store. 9ers.
Only a Few More Days

of our SEMI-ANNUAL CLEARING SALE.
Sales; and there are now some record
breaking bargains left, Notwithstanding the
fact that our stock is lower in every line we
carry than it has ever been at any previous
period since we started in business two
the last of these great values have been
closed out. ~
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1903-08-20
THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 1908.

WANTED! An effort made to locate
the Needmore coal vein near this town.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-15
DOWN THE RIVER.
Big List Of Attractions for the People Who
Visit Rocky Point,

Nothing succeeds like success" that
old but we'll verified truism which people
feel and act upon without stopping TO
analayze, works wonders for Rocky
Point
Everybody goes there: they all find
exactly what they want-all that IL latest
and best. In addition To a location natur-
ally magnificent and thus its success IL
n simple calculation 10 every man. WON
an and child. Men like II because II sup
plies their every requirement from an
eNcursionist's point OF view. Women dote
on IL because II is distinctly a woman
resort. with everything dear 10 the fem
inine taste. he she romantic. exclusive
democratic or otherwise. Children look
forward TO a trip 10 Rocky Point a s the
supreme 10Y OF the summer season. 10
children II appeals specially. with its
many shady play grounds and privileges
they do not find elsewhere.
Reeves American band What n sug-
gestion OF grand. inspiring music there is
In the very name. Mr. Bowen r.. church,
bandmaster. does not overlook the fact
that the band has a large following OF
discriminating music lovers. and I'm de-
ference TO them. also 10 show the true
mettle Of his organization. he includes
I'm his daily programmes classical works
or the great masters. such rs Wagner
liszt Reuhenstein, Mendelssohn Weber.
Paderewski, Chopin, Mercadente, Hadn.
Beethoven. Rossini, Donlzetti and others.
Next week. being a gala week Mr.
Church is arranging series ~ programs
under tho title. opera Week" They
viii he made up of selections from The
Runaways. The Messenger Boy. Twlrley-
Whirley. Peggy From Paris. Mrs Pick
wick-pe Wolf Hoppers musical comedy
The sultan ~ Sulu. When Johnny
Comes Marching Home. Hiswatha, The
Tormentor. Dolly Nardon MIR BIue.
heard and similar works
The locusts are singing-a sure indi-
cation ~ extra hot weather and that the
summer of 1898 has plenty of torrid
waves yet 20 drive ne 20 the hosp,taSle
shores II delightful Rocky Point
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-15
WESTMINSTER TH,AIRE.

II is pretty generally conceded I'm thea
trcai circles that the organizations ont
side or the so-called wheel" of hur
lesque houses are Gar stronger that those
which are controlled by that body OF
managers. The reasons for this arc oh
Nious. I'm the first place the OUTSIDE
manager Is Obliged 10 expend large sums
or money In providing a roster OF more
merit than the combination men. because
he b. at times forced to play I'm houses
that 'Npect a larger return for their
money.
I'm the second place n he falls 10 make
good on the first visit he knows fuIl
well That return engagement is i'm
possible. 80 N is 60 his interest % secure
as strong an aggregation OF entertainers
as money Will afford This is lust what
Mr.. J. VI. Barnes has done in gathering
his Dainty Paree Burlesuuers." who
are 20 appear AZ the Westminster thea
ire next week Manager Barnes Is n
veteran in the matter 81 putting together
shows and the success attained
bv his company last season spurred him
on 10 greater efforts this year with the
result that the present organization "a
among the top notohers In the particular
Held ~ amusement
From the time the curtain goes up on
the openng burlesoue "A night az the
Hotel Waldrough which serves to in
troduce the heavy OF % or more Young
and pretty girls. and tho group of clever
comedians. IN hosEe podge or song.
mirth and pretty surroundings until the
last act ~ the three act burlesdue en-
Tilted. Parts Upside Down" which again
EMPLOYS the fun force of the company.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-15
lMPE RIAL THEATRE.

Nearly every one has heard OF the IA
nous woman's prison az Auburn, where
so many female criminals are confined.
Among the most noted women confined in
that department OF the prison al the
present time Is Mrs. Mack. who will he
remembered I'm connection with the Gull
densuppe case In New York few years
ago.
In the new play. Welded and Parted. g"
which Sullivan. Harris a. Woods the
largest producers OF 'melodrama in the
world Will present at the Imperial thea
treon Monday, Aug. q. Theodore Kremer.
the author, has written n scene which
takes place I'm this famous prison. Sui
Ivan, Harris & Woods have produced
the scene with remarkable fdelity, and a
true and correct representation ~ this
vast institution of Incarceration is given
on the stage. Welded and Parted" is
thrilling and striking melodrama
startling incidents occur I'm rapid sue
cession throughout the play. and the plot
is something unique IN this line of enter
tainment The scenic effects are unusual
~ good, and capable company is prom
scd
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-15

hand In various dsguises at the right
moment. there is child heroine, played
by l0-year-old girl who has already at
tained very~son siderable distinction as
an actress, and who has been engaged
by the management for a term OF years.
ond there o. a hand OF Williams who KID
nap the heroine and drop her through
a manhole 20 the tracks az the seth street
station Of tho new underground railway
In New York city. just as the uptown
express thunders into the station. The
whole ingenuity OF the stage has been
devoted 90 making this rescue the most
thrilling ever seen at the Empire thea
tire.
Another most thrilling episode is the
discovery OF the gang OF thieves I'm an old
abandoned grain tower along the water
front by the harbor police. who descend
upon them IN the police boat and then
blow the elevator out OF the water with
Gatling guns II topples and falls with
a crash into the East river I'm the moon
light There are a number OF other sem
sationa scenes and episodes in the play.
which is one OF most unusual interest.
The company is a large and competent
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-15
FOREST CASINO.

on the Forest Casino bulletin board foI
week commencing August 18th. a long list
OF strong names appears, OF which the
following arc the principal features:
The Sisters Nilona. re-engaged by spe-
cial desire. after their great hit OF last
week-positively their farewell perform
ances. as they soon begin a concert tour
OF the principal cities OF the United
States Their superb violin and piano
playing was a revelation TO vaudeville
audiences. Kitty Hoffman, popular mono
logue artist Marvelle n Gleason, aero
battle comedian and travesty singer: Leah
LaJoie. remarkable contortonlst; the FL
mira sisters. dashing serios: Nellie Nor
ton. character vocalist; the Washingtons.
colored comedians, singers and dancers.
and those supreme favorites. Wills and
Collins, who are concluding record
breaking engagement here.
The second game between the woon-
socket Gyms and the Riverpoints will be
played on the baseball grounds, August
18th
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-15

pastor-Preaching. 1o45. by Rev C N
Eddy; s s, 12:15 preaching. $50. by
Bro Daniel Cook.
Primitive. Smith street j Proude. pas
tor-lo;3o m, "A Challenge" al
noon; Z m. service Of song Nothing tc
Nobody"
Msthewson street. Rev C M Meiden,
Ph ID. pastor--1o:45. preaching by Rev
Mr. Smith OF New York "A Comforting
Message" 1915. s s. 1870. preaching by
pastor, "A Warning Against over Con
idence."
UNIvERsALIsT.
First, Greene street. Rev II Cush-
man. ID ID. pastor-Public worship at
10:45 a m; the Rev DR. Rugg will preach;
S. at 1918.
MISCELLANEOUS
M A-Men's meeting at 400 p m.
with address by DR. f Finch: cool hall.
good singing
The Apostolic mission. s20 Westminster
street-Services Sunday at 2:sO and 7:3o
m: Tuesday and Thursday at s: come
and have a feast Of fat things
Second Church Of Christ. Scientist. 40
Bridghsm street-Service. 10:i5 a m, sub
ject. Mind
Advent Christian church. Hammond
street-Meetings at regular hours through
the day; & g. 1915
latter Day saint services In Eagle hall
767 Westminster street. Sunday. 2:30 p
m: elders from Utah presiding; no col
lection.
Mission OF the Coming King. s27 Broad
street-Prayer and conference at 1915:
Brothers ] Meehan and others will
speak at 2:45; conference at 7:30: all are
welcome.
Wayland chapel. South Angel street
and Wayland avenues 8, m
French mission. Central Baptist church.
opposite Chestnut street-Service at 3.
s s. 4; preaching by Rev y n Aubin sub
ject, lie Salut par les Veuvres."
First Church OF Christ. Scientist. $50
Bowen street-Service. lo:45 subject,
Mind
Gospel tent. Broad street corner Of
Moore-Sunday, 7:So p m; week nights,
1:45.
Advent Free church. Brighton street
near CORTLAND street Prea ching by the
Rev William Dixon. 1045. subject "A
Disturbed Home:" 1915. s; 7:3O Bible
Reading on Baptism"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-15
PAWTUCKET.

The committee on public service corpor-
ations met yesterday and elected Mayor
Higgins chairman. Henry r. Tiepke ap-
peared I'm the interest of the Pawtucket
Gas company and the Pawtucket Tele-
phone and Providence Telephone com
pany. John A. Arnold a director. also
appeared for the two first named. also
spoke. He is one of the J. e p Coats
Thread company. These representatives
of corporations were told to put their
propositions I'm writing After the com
mttee had discussed matters a short
time an adjournment subject to the call
of the chair was taken.
Harry Bessette pleaded not guilty 20
charges of larceny and resisting arrest.
IL is alleged that Sergeant Gardner met
Bessette and told him OF the larceny
charge. Bessette refused 10 60 with the
sergeant and then kicked him In the
abdomen. A the larceny case was a
family affair. II was discontinued but
Bessette's trial on the other charge was
fixed for later day.
Arrangements are complete for TAX
Ing the Hay Cart to the Salem muster
The Vets" completed arrangements for
their attendance at Salem next THURSDAY
Eight plumbing concerns submitted bids
TO the property committee OF the school
committee last night None OF these
have as yet been accepted, nor have bids
buildings.
The Young Mems st. Anthony Catholic
associa ton connected with the Sacred
Heart church went TO Crescent Park
last night. Some 200 took part in the trip.
Curtains I'm the windows of Houle
Brothers saloon took nre last night.
only the curtains were damaged.
Patrick Trainor died at his home on
Weeden street Yesterday. A widow and
SIX adult children survive him
Inmates OF John y. Bennetts residence
on Garden street thought the house was
aire yesterday and sent in false alarm
There was new conclave OF Knight.
OF Sherwood ForeS, Instituted last night
In 81. Georges hall. Blackstone Is the
name Of the new conclave.
wagon heavily loaded with logs was
struck by trolley car on Weeden street
The wagon is owned by Cotu Brothers
No one was hurt
on Thursday night Alfred Lahnd swsl-
lowed some merclnal ointment at the
Adams House He was able to return 10
h's home I'm Central Falls unaided yes
terday.
William Jette and w. VI Jette have
horscs entered IN the races at the woon-
socket Trotting park
Miss Bridget Roach died AZ The home
OF her sister. Mrs. Alfred Howarth yes
terday. Miss Roach was rs years old
Local wheclmen Will be we'll repre-
sented at the big dinner that is 20 be
enjoyed l.. y. w day at Crescent park
David W. Pollard ls visiting In this
city. lie was formerly physical director
az the y VI. 4. A.. hut now has charge
of physical instruction TN tho public
schools OF Springfield
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-15
GRAND Time.


The annual outing Of the Rhode Island
division OF the Travellers Protective as
sociation of America was held at the
warwick Club grounds, yesterday.
special car took most Of the partv
10 warwick at $3.50 o'clock and after that
there were hourly additions. incluiing
guests from Boston. Springfield and
Philadelphia.
me customary lunch was followed by
pasehall game. quoits. etc, and az 4
O'Clock bake was served.
The Rhode Island branch Of the Travel
ers Protective association was organized
about 10 years ago. The officers are as
follows: President. NJ. N Cartier: vice
president, A. f. Doney; secretary and
treasurer, ~ A. Briggs: directors.
Charles Beadle. r. NJ. Hamilton. Peter
M. watt. Walter r. Taft A. T.. Anthony.
The committee I'm charge OF yesterdays
outing were: NJ n. Cartier. president.
X. M. Hamilton, chairman: 2 M Watt
A. F.. Donley and W. r. Taft
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-15
A PRETTY LAWN FETE.
RlVsrvIew SCsns Of Enjoyabls and UnlqIs
Function,

One Of the prettiest and at the same
time delightful social functions Of the
west shore colonies occurred last night
at River View. where a lawn fete was
given I'm honor OF Miss Blanche Ballou.
daughter OF r f. Ballou and Miss Olga
Olsen. daughter of Niles Olsen.
About 100 guests were invited, all
! young friends OF the young ladies, and
| from the time they landed at the station
| series of pleasant surprises awaited
| them Master Black was stationed on
| the platform to direct the people TO the
place of the festivities and soon the beau
The AFFAIR took place on the grounds Of
the Ballou and Olsen homes, which ad-
join each other. and from cottage TO cot
tage strings of pretty japanese paper
branches of the trees and TO the top Of
the windmill. There were hundreds or
them OF varying sizes. and 10 add to the
general illumination several big locomo-
tive headlights were placed 10 show the
paths.
Al the Ballou cottage four little girls
In white, with red shoulder sashes, es-
corted the young men to Miss Helen
Wood and received small number,
which was pinned on the lapel OF their
coats, and then they were conducted by
where the two young hostesses were re
ceiving A similar procedure was car
ried ont with the ladies by four boys.
wearing white shoulder sashes, and Miss
Wood acted as guide.
The open space between the two houses
was occupied by a large dancing floor.
and the Hedley Livsey orchestra played
for dancing during the whole evening. An
unique souvenir in the shape OF cards. on
which each one wrote their name. was
given TO all present. and IL served as
means 10 remove restraint. and make the
young people more sociable
The ushers were Misses Gladys Olsen.
Dorothy Otis. Jessie Anthony and Marion
Greene and Masters Harvey Wilman.
Fred Wilde. George Wilde and Harvey
Otis. They assisted in serving the re-
freshments at 10 o'clock, which consisted
OF ices. assorted cakes, sandwiches and
lemonade. and for the further diversion
of the assembly Albert r. Justin gave a
clever rural speciality that was heartily
enjoyed.
A gypsy fortune teller was also in at
tendance and told the young people some
interesting stories. After refreshments
ell formed in. line and a promenade about
the grounds ensued during which each
one was given n pretty souvenir I'm the
form Of neat bamboo cane, tied with a
knot OF ribbon.
Both young ladies were recipients OF
many congratulations on the success OF
the affair and Mr.. Norman Olsen present
cd each with a pretty gold locket
At 1880 special car was I'm readiness
to take the party TO the city. starting
away In a blaze of red fire after re-
pleasant evening
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-15

does not stay 10 prove his innocence Of
Intention TO kill Strong. but hastily
leaves tho country. saveral years later
at the opening OF the play. Harding has
married a reigning London belle. has be-
come respected member OF parliament.
and is known as Sir John Harding
Mark Cross. who was PAL or Hard ng s
and Strong's i'm Arizona. where Strong
was killed returns TO London. and rec
ognizes In Sir John Harding the sus-
pected murderer and also finds that
Harding has married Helen Merry
weather. with whom he Is In love
simeon Strong. who has vowed 10
svenge his brothers death, comes TO
visit Mark Cross and there finds sr
John Harding. tie is about tn expose
nm, when Mark Cross, who stlll loves
Helen. asks Simeon TO put the matter
INTO his hands I'm payment of his having
previously saved Simeon's life Simeon
nnally gives up h.s revenge to grant
Marks request and Mark then plans 20
sell 10 Helen her husbands safety il she
Will elope with him He writes TO Helen
70 tel her TO cali upon him at night at
his lodg ngs and he viii helm her hus-
band. She goes to his apartments. and
there learns his diabolical plot
:. In tho struggle between her love for
her husband and her sense OF honor
Lady Harding is surprised by y visit
from her husband. Her presence tu
Mark Cross apartments Is misoonstrued
and the exonerating of Lady Harding I'm
her husbands eyes and the rescue of
Sir John from Mark Cross power is de-
delcped in powerful manner The
serious tone OF the play is capitallv
bfightened by the amusing love affairs
~ General Merryweather. whose pro-
posal To one widow is msconstruei into
proposal 10 another dashing woman.
and the sympathetic love OF Simeon
Strong for Kate Merryweather. the gen
erals younger and somewhat mis-
cheivous daughter IL Is hard TO say
which part In the cast OF the play Is the
strongest. so fun OF opportunities arc all
and SO very important
Mr.. Williams will mpersonate Mark
Cross. a role which he should play ex-
cellently. and Mr. Caidara VIII have one
OF the best opportunities he has had this
season as Simeon Strong. Miss Phillips
viii have q strong emotional role as Lady
Harding. and Mr.. Tossee will play the
suspected S.r John Harding Mr.. owen
will play General Merryweather and
Miss Reimer will play Mrs Cross. Miss
Ingram will have an excellent role as
Kate Merryweather. and the other mem
oers OF the company win be advants-
geously cast
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-15
EMPIRE THEATRE.

Monoay night the sixth season Of the
Empire theatre will begin with the fret
presentation In this city OF the new
scenic melodrama, The Child Slaves Of
rev YORK by Charles r. Blanev and
ho~ard Hall. The play was given for a
-" weeks AZ the END ~ last season and
,nen a,,slned an extraordinary success
II opened the Grand opera house rsosto,,
this week. and there repeated In = ,,oro
pronounced form. the succes3 Of last soa-
son ~ tells story OF the hsrdshins
of the child slaves OF the great metre
polls, the youthful toilers who yvort
when they should he In school ana 4,
abounts IN sensational scenes
There is detective who Ia aivavs nj,