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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-06
WELL KNOWN MAN CAME
 VERY NEAR LOSING S6O

J. E. Beckart, a white man, claiming to be telegraph operator, was arrested yesterday afternoon by Policeman Will Murphy and Bob Patton on a charge of grand larceny, which involves a peculiar attempt to swindle.
 The specific charge is grand larceny of $6O from Joe Leipert a we'll known man in the city. It seems that Beckart went to several young men and told them that he would teach them telegraphy if they would furnish the instruments and give him the money with which to open busi- ness
 Lelpert secured s6O yesterday morning and went with Beckert to the Southern Express office to get an express money order to send away to pay for the tele- graph instruments. Beckert secured the money order receipt and placed it in a letter supposed to be written to a firm handling telegraphers' supplies. He put it in his rear trousers pocket.
 Leipert and Beekart went together to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-06
To Enforce Vendors Lien.

San Antonio, Tex, October 5.-A suit on vendors lien notes aggregating s10,5OO was filed in the district court here today against the I<ingCrowther corporation and others, seeking to enforce a vendors s lien on 1000 acres of land in McMullin county that was given in assets, when said corporation was thrown into the hands of receiver and which land the King-Crowther company exploited as oil lands. The plaintiffs are D. and F. Op- penheimer, bankers of this city, from whom the land was purchased.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-06

the postofflce and got letter registered. Beckart had substituted letters and put fake letter, which did not contain the express money order, in the postoffice and kept the real letter in his pocket.
 The two men then walked towards the union passenger station and as they neared the express office Beckart pro- fessed to have some business and left Leipert. The latter became suspicious and followed Beckart. who had gone to the express office and was in the act of cash ing the order for $6O when Leipert stepped up and grabbed the paper. He would not allow the order to be cashed He called in Policemen Murphy and Patton and gave them a description of Beckart. The of ficers arrested him a short while after wards The fake letter was caught in the postoffice.
 Beckart begged to be allow to make the matter good offering, it is said. to give S2OO for the $6O involved if the charges were not pushed against him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-06
DR. J.S. GILLESPY
 OUT FOR REGISTER
ANNOUNCES THAT HE IS CANDl- DATE FOR ONE OF THE NEW 20. sITioNs CREATED BY THE NEW CONSOLIDATED COURT LAW.

Dr. J. S. Gillespy has announced that he is a candidate for fhe position of reg ister of the Jefferson county circuit court under the recently enacted law. Dr. Gil- lespy is now clerk of the city court. which position he has held since the cleo tion of Judge W. w. Wilkerson to the bench.
 The new law which consolidates the circuit, chancery and criminal courts of Jefferson county into a court to be called the circuit court of Jefferson county. The new court is divided into law, equity and criminal divisions, and it is provided that there shall be clerks of the law and criminal divisions and a register of the equity division.
 w. K McAdory. who is now clerk of the circuit court, has already announced that he is a candidate for clerk of the circuit court.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-06
ACCUSED OF BURGLARY.
Negro Carried Lady's Watch Which
 Police Wish to Have Identified.

Carey Ross, a negro, was arrested yes- terday by Detective Bob Patton and Po- liceman Disheroon on charge of bur- glary. On the negro was found solid gold, Swiss movement watch, which the police are anxious to have identified.
 The watch is of the smallest size, and is very fine time piece. It Is lady's watch and was evidently stolen from some residence. The watch is at the police head quarters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-06
WOMAN WITH PISTOL.
She Was Sentenced for Carrying a
 Concealed Weapon.

Lillie Butler, a negro woman, is in the city jail for one year. She was yesterday fined $1O0 and sentenced to work 1S0 days by Judge Feagin on a charge of carrying a concealed pistol.
 Warden Mack Rittenberry is rather at a loss what to do with the woman. At the jail there is very little that he can make her do, and there is nc place where she can be sent where she will have to work. She will merely live in jail for one year, eat the citys bread and meat and be of absolutely no revenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-06
OUTLOOK FOR FAIR MOST ENCOURAGING Great Interest is Manifested in
 Bobby Walthour FINE RACERS ARE COMING Troop c of the Seventh Cavalry Is Now Taking Part in Maneuvres,
 Will Reach Birmingham
 On Time.
FINE RACERS ARE COMING

The outlook for brilliant racing and the contract with Bobby Walthour, the worlds champion cyclist, for the forth coming state fair. which begins next week as outlined in yesterdays Age-Herald' attracted everybodys attention and en- thusiastic commendation.
 Scarcely any other features of the fair have so greatly pleased the public; and it is already clear that Bobby Walthonr alone will be be sufficient to attract great crowd to the fair grounds on the opening day, October 18th.
 As previously stated, Walthour will race for a thousand dollar purse against the fastest ten running horses at the fair, the distance run around and around the track to be ten miles and horses to be changed every mile. This exhibition of Walthour's skill and extraordinary DOW CTS of physical endurance has drawn en- ormous crowds in innumerable eastern and western cities and so it will in Bir- mingham.
 Word comes from Moxie Fies, who is at Lexington, Ky, in the interest of the state fair, that he is meeting with great
 
 to the already long list of entries for the Birmingham races. Eugene Fies, who is in charge of all racing engagements. gives absolute assurance that the races will be very fine.
 The Cavalry. / Captain Bell of Troop c, United States cavalry, who was here last week, writes to President Krebs of the Fair associa- tlon, renewing assurance of his delight in seeing Birmingham and viewing the elab crate and ideal arrangements for the comfort of his troopers and their per- feet convenience in their exhibition drills which will take place every afternoon and night.
 The Seventh Cavalry, under command of Colonel Morton, are now engaged in the great maneuvers and sham fighting at West Point, Ky. At the end of this week Troop c, the famous Monkey Company" will be detached from the field forces and sent on their way to 1, Birmingham. At Nashville, the cavalry will be taken in charge, so to speak, by President Krebs and will be rushed through to Birmingham by special train over the Louisville and Nashville rail- road. This train will consist of three passenger cars, three stock cars for the 1 horses, and one baggage car. Forage and camp supplies generally will be shipped from the immense commissary stores of the war department in Chickamauga park.
 As the opening day draws near the | nrosnects for the fair become brighter and brighter. As a great show, the fair will certainly be a great success. It re- mains for the people of Birmingham, this state and adjoining states to make it a financial success, and they will do it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-06
Great Damage Done by Floods.

Torreon. Mex, October Cit is yet inn possible to estimate the damage done by recent floods in the Nacos river, but the figures will be enormous. The destruction of crops up the river is so complete that 1t is safe to fix the damage to cotton alone at s5Oo,OoO. and ssooOOO or s4oo,ooo to other crops. Railroads in the valley were heavy sufferers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-06
RECORD OF COURTS.

In the circuit court yesterday s. A. Baker and J. s. Gaudy, administrators of the estate of D. c. Beker, deceased, filed suit against the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company for sS00OO damages. It is alleged in the complaint that the deceased received injuries while employed at the steel plant of the defend- ant which were the proximate cause or the death of the plaintiffs intestate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-06
George Armstrong.

George Armstrong, aged 5s years died yesterday at Twenty-frst street and Ave- nue G. The remains were sent to Ca lera yesterday afternoon, ana the inter- ment will take place there today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-06
Marcus D. Beavers.

Marcus D. Beavers, aged 26 years died yesterday morning at his residence Four teenth avenue and Annie avenue. The funeral services will be from the resi- dence this afternoon at 3 o'clock and the interment will be in Elm Leaf cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-06
St. Mary's Chapter.

St. Mary's Chapter of the Iillman hos pital will meet this afternoon at o'clock with Mrs. Elford, 720 West Twentieth street All members are urgently re- ouested to be present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-06
James McGoWan.

James MeGowan, the H-months-old son of MT. and Mrs. T. IT. McGowan, died yesterday at their residence, 1S15 Avenue residence this afternoon at o'clock and the interment will be in the Southside Catholic cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-06
Mrs. Katherine Hawkins.

Mrs. Catherine H. Hawkins died yester- day morning at 2OS7a North Twentieth street. The funeral services will be con- ducted from that place this morning at Il o'clock and the interment will be in Elm Leaf cemetery
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-06
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
Mrs. Bessie Polar.

Mrs. Bessie Polar, aged 25 years, died yesterday morning at her residence lsOS Avenue B. The remains were sent yes terday afternoon at $40 o'clock to DuPont, Ga, where the interment will take place today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-06

Yesterday was the day set for the hear ing of criminal cases before Judge Cole man of the circuit court and several minor cases were disposed of. Very few criminal matters come up in the circuit court. so that they will all probably be finished up today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-06

son of the city court yesterday. The reg ular trial docket will begin next week.
 In the criminal court the case of the state against John Bibb came up yester- day. but it was passed on account of the sickness of two of his attorneys until October %.
 Bibb is charged with the robbery of the safe at the union passenger station some time ago, which attracted such widespread attention It is alleged that he and his associates secured about $65OO at that time.
 The case of the mayor and board of al- dermen of Avondale against Carl Roegner and H. Roegner came up in the circuit The defendants were charged with fraud ulently appropriating hoe which was the property of the prosecutors.
 E. M Novel;. charged with seduction, appeared before Judge Abernathy of the new inferior court yesterday and since the prosecuting witness did not appear the matter was passed until Thursday. The court gave notice that if the witness did not appear on Thursday the case will be dismissed
 The case came before Judge Abernathy ten days ago, and at that time Von L. Thompson, counsel for the prosecuting witness secured an extension of ten days for the hearing on the ground that his client was seriously i'll in one of the hos pitaIs of Chattanooga. Nowell is undei bond.
 Newt. King, the negro charged witt killing Officer Mullin, appeared before Judge Abernathy and was released on ac count of insufficient evidence.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-06

The settlement of pleadings was taken up before Judge Sem and Judge Fergu- son of the city court yesterday. The reg ular trial docket will begin next week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-06

Newt. King, the negro charged with killing Officer Mullin, appeared before Judge Abernathy and was released on ac- count of insufficient evidence
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1903-04-15
Marvellous Escape from
Death |!
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COMPOUND
Does a Wondrous Work for a Lady
Who Was Almost Crazed with
Pain and Suffering.

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The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1903-04-15
COUNTY ACT NOW IN The
HANDS OF The GOVERNOR

then came up on second reading, ant
the bill was referred to the COMMITTEES
on Finance.
| BILLS PASSED AND REFERRED
The act regulating pharmacy and the
sale of drugs was referred to the Ju-
| dietary Committee.
The act providing for the purchase
of wharf property for the government
by condemnation was referred to the
Judiciary Committee.
The bill to appropriate $4,000 for a
wharf and breakwater at Kalaupapa
was then passed finally.
House Bill ss. to provide for free
labor instead of prison labor on the
roads was brought I'D and ChiHing7
worth made the point that it was in
conflict with the county act and with
statutes which it does not repeal. 9th
ers took the same view and the bin was
indefinitely postponed
House Bill No 145, to authorize dis
trict magistrates to issue commissions
NSROSAN1C4Ass
to noes.
House Bill No 16. to provide for and
regulate the sending abroad of youths
for education. providing for methods
of their selection and the professions.
passed third reading. % to 2.
The act to amend the gambling laws,
making the lottery clauses tighter and
the penalty harder. next went through,
% to 8.
The soda water bottle bill. making it |
unlawful for any manufacturer to use
the marked container of another firm
or individual with various provisions
against dealing in bottles or selling
them, caused a long discussion, many
put of town members making the point
hat they should not be responsible for
the bottles in event of theft. and also
FOR accidental breakage. The bill was
postponed, after which the
House adjourned.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1903-04-15
IN THE SENATE.

The clerk read message from the
Governor vetoing the act for the incor-
poration of Societies for the Prevention
of Cruelty to Children. Besides clerical
errors, which should be corrected. the
Governor says:
Section 2 of the said bill provides
that the persons qualifying. as required
Continued on page 81
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1903-12-28
Addison B. Carpenters Will.

STATE OF VERMONT In Probate Court,
ORIEANs DtsTRICI. So. held at Newport, in
sid Uistrlct, on the zlst day of Decembsr, A.
ID. 1903.
An instrument purportfng to be the last
Will ald Testament of Adds u Carpenter,
late of Irssburg. in SAID District. deceased,
being presented to the Court bv Carl A. Car
penter Executor therein named for probate
1t is ordered by said Court, that all persons
concerned therein be notified to appear at 8
session of said Court, to be held al
FD.Carpenter's Office at Barton Landing, n
said District, on the 10Th day of JIM, A. d.,
1904 and show cause, il any they may have,
against the Probate OF said Will:
For which purpose, it is further ordered
that a copy of this record ofthis order be pub
lished three weeks successfully in the Or.
leans County Monitor, newspaper printed
| at Barton. VT, previous to said time appointed
| for hearing
| BY the Court-Attest,
| 40 F. Z. ALFRED, JUDGE.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1903-12-28
LOCAL NEWS.
CONTINUED FROM FIRST PA3g

CONTINUED FROM FIRST PA3g
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Sylvester spent
Christmas in Barton.
Miss Kate Bean was home from Newbury
to spend Christmas.
Myron Lewis has gone to Warren, n. H.,
to work for Silas Bartlett.
There will be installation of officers at
Eureka Grange Friday evening, Jan. 1.
Doctor and Mrs. Hanford are in town,
called here by the death of the doctors
father.
Mrs. Rose Powers was called to Newbury
last week on account of the serious illness
of her sister.
Jacob Douglass and son Of Craitsbury
were in town on Thursday to attend the
funeral Of Mr.. w. H. Hanford.
There was Christmas tree at the home
of Damon Ware Thursday evening, Dec.
"a. Twentythree friends and relatives
were present. Supper was served and
pleasant time was enjoyed by all.
The union Christmas tree and exercises
at the M. E. church last Friday evening
came off as advertised. The tree was
heavily laden with presents for all. The
pastors were both remem bered, Rev. A. s..
Bole receiving a coon skin coat from his
parishioners. Rev. M. A. Turner was
remembered by a lamp from his class, a
silver napkin ring from the Epworth
League and other gifts from friends. The
exercises were good, the children doing
nicely. The song by Lila Herman was
especially good.
The community was shocked on Monday
by the death Of VIM. Henry Hanford. Mr.
Hanford had been confined to the house
for few weeks with heart trou BILE, but he
seemed to be improving. He was taker
worse about O'Clock Monday morning
and lived until a little past eleven. Mr.
Hanford was born in New Hampshire anc
several years ago came to this town ant
married Adelia Douglass. By that mar
rage two children were born to them, DIR
o. E. Hanford of Hard wick, and Josephine
who died at three years of age. Mr.. Han
, ford was respected citizen, very kind AM
/ obliging to those in trouble. He was full
. loving man and was always ready with
3 Joke. His funeral was held in the M. E
church on Thursday, Rev. M. A. Turne
officiating, assisted by Rev. A. S. Bole
He leaves wife and one son, who have tn
sympathy of all.
Mr.. EDITOR:
!, DEAR SIR: wish through the column
of your paper to publicly than
the many kind friends who have presente
me with such a magnificent fur coat.
+ Little as l feel that / am deserving
r such tribute, [ can assure them, none tt
n less, of my grateful appreciation; and
wish to thank the donors, Oh and evel
one.
The gift was complete surprise to m
as had no thought OF receiving any thin
least of all so costly gift. | can on
hope to repay the friends who have thu
contributed to my Joy and happiness,
ever striving to be more thoughtful Il
others, endeavour ring always to lend Il
[. helping hand, remem bering the GOldt
rule Of the Christ, I" w hatsoever We won
- that men should do unto you, do We al
to them"
Mrs. Bole, also desires me to express b
thanks and heartfelt appreciation OF t
kind and bountiful Christmas remeI
brance which she received at the hands
her friends 10 this community.
Words can but family express the grs
itude of our hearts for all the kindne
shown.
Sincerely Yours,
ANDREW L. BOLE
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1903-12-28
CRAFTSBURY.

Mrs. E. c. Strat1on is out again after
short illness.
Fred Eastman from Bellows Falls was in
town last week.
Philip Howard is home from Exeter, N.
H., for the holidays.
/ Rev. R. J. Chrystie will spend few days
! in Sheldon this week.
/ Mrs. Fred Corliss is keeping house for
| Mrs. r. A. Patterson.
| Geo. H. Howard is home from Dartmouth
college for the holidays.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. L. Tillotson spent
Christmas day in Greensboro.
1t is reported that John Poor has sold
his residence to Harry Mackender.
The Christmas tree and exercises at Col
linsville were given Friday evening.
Clara Uric has gone to Burlington to the
Mary Fletcher hospital for treatment.
DR.. Gray's Medicine Company have
occupied the town hall the past week.
j. D. Leavitt, who has been ill for the
past week, is able to be in the store again.
James White OF Vermont University,
Burlington, is spending the holidays at
home.
Mrs. j. c. Allen, who has been stopping
in Burlington since last September is at
home for the Christmas vacation.
Mrs R. j. Chrystie and childrenlwe
last Tuesday to Sheldon to visit her par
ents and remain till after the holidays.
The friends of Rev. and Mrs. R. ]
Chrystie presented Mr.. Chrystie with nice
of furs Christ mas eve.
Miss Adams, who has been holding evan
gelistic services in the M. E. church for tn
past eight weeks, left last Saturday after
noon for her work in Sheldon.
The exercises at the M. E. church Christ
mas eve were made especially pleasing an
interesting by Miss Adams rendering
selection. 1t is acknowledged by all tha
she knows how to recite as well as preach
There will be a watch meeting at til
Methodist church Thursday evening. Tt
Epworth League will give social from
till 10 o'clock, light refreshments will
e. served; followed by sermon by the pal
lOI, anu sacrameHt VI the LOrus Suppe
Everyone cordially invited to be at ii
church Thursday evening.
!. EAST CRAFTSBURY.
CARD-All that sympathetic hearts cou
do to lessen our grief has been done by Of
kind friends and neig hbors. We wish
thank them and asst re them of our since
gratitude.
MRS g. w. WYLIE,
JOHN D. WYLIE,
AGNES L. WYLIE.
NORTH CRAFTSBURY.
Julia Reed is home on her Christm
I. vacation.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1903-12-28

We are more than pleased with your
generous patronage. We have still a
large stock and hardly notice that we
have lost any goods. Ii you have a
New Years gift to make, we can help
to select. Prepare for the New Year
by having the old Watch made new;
your old Jewelry made like new. Any
work left with us now, shall receive
prompt attention and satisfaction
guaranteed. Nearly 1000 of our 10c
packages were sold; few left to be
disposed of. Watch for our ad. next
week.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1903-12-28
HOLLAND.

Mr.. Mason 3. Pinney is quite sick.
There will be ball at Ray Heath's Ne
Years eve.
son was born to MIR. and Mrs. ErastU
Worth, Dec. q.
Eugene Gray has had Peoples telephor
installed IN his house.
Mrs. Myra l. Gray, who teaches
Charleston, was at home Christmas.
Mr.. and Mis-. Elmer Smith have gor
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1903-12-28

SNEEINSDSNo.
Miss Bertha NJ slvin is home from Stowe
Mrs. A. Fl. Dorman is visiting her daugh-
ter, Mrs. F. J. Chase.
Mrs. 4. Z. Hill is entertaining heI
brother from Colby college.
Mrs. VIM. Barr is stopping with hei
daughter, Mrs. j. Fl. Darlington.
Miss Mabel ellis and Beth Cook are
home from school for the holidays.
John Simon, who has been on the sIc4
list for several days, is reported better
Mr.. L. L. Lothrop continues about tn,
same.
The Christmas exercises at the q. r
church were we'll attended. The childreI
did themselves and the teachers credit il
rhetoricals.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1903-12-28

Julia Reed is home on her Christmas
vacati IN.