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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-03-07
Lang Woman a Suicide.

Emporia, Kas., March Mrs. Hanna
Gibson, wife of Ned Gibson. commi ted
suicide near Lang. eight miles north
east of Emporia. Report from Lang IS
that Mrs. Gibson took poison and died
from the effects before medical assist
ance could reach her. She was about
81 years old and leaves husband and
five children. The reason given was
tina. she brooded over her i'll health
ard trouble with her husband. Ha left
her. it is said. four years ago and re
turned to see his children only once in
awhile Mrs Gibson lived with her
children. and for the past two weeks
lad been sick.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-03-07
Haskell IS; Athletics %.

Lawrence. Kas., March Haskell
and the Kansas City Athletics played
one of the fastest and best basketball
games that has been seen on the Has
hard fought from beginning to end and
was very even. Both teams were in
good condition. Many fouls were called
on both sides. The score was a tie at
the end of the first half-13 to Is. Allen,
of the Athletics, made fifteen free
throws out of twenty chances. Falls
and E. Hauser, of Haskell made
eleven out of twenty-five chances. The
final score was: Haskell, 25; Athlet-
les, %.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-03-07
FINE WELL AT ERIE.
Gushing Forth in a Stream and Oil
Going to Waste.

Erie, Kas.. March THE Erie Crude
Oil company brought in here one of
the largest oil wells in the Kansas field.
The oil was struck at a depth of 542
feet, and As feet of excellent oil sand
was gone through The well was shot
and proves to be at least a 100 barrels
per day oiler. After cleaning out the
well flowed at the rate of rs barrels per
day. A 800 barrel tank being the only
available storage. the oil was allowed
to run out on the ground and is now
running down the hillside. The oil is
of very fine quality and is claimed by
experts to be the same as the high
grade oil found near Independence.
The we'll is located on the Anderson
hill, one mile north of the city limits.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-03-07
zearfoss to Join St. Lon;s.

Dover, Del, March 7-David w.
Zearfoss, a baseball catcher of this
city, who has been signed by the St.
Louis National League club, left here
for Houston, Tex, where he will ioin
the Cardinals for spring practice. Gear
floss played last season in the Outlaw
league and was reserved by the ST
Louis club. Homer M. Smoot, a Della
ware boy, also left for Houston this
morning. He will play center field for
Nichols club.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-03-07
THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION
Season Opens April 20 and Closes
Santennher 20.

Kansas City, March THE American
association has sprung a surprise With
out any heralded meeting for the purpose
or even slight intimatiOn, the magnates
have gathered in some nook and prepared
a schedule The third season will open
April 20 and close September 90 140 games
days few and far between. The race will
open with the western clubs playing in
the east, Kansas City making its debut
at Indianapolis, st. Paul at Columbus.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-03-07
Bill CLARK at Anuannlin

Annapolis, Md, March 7-Catcher
Bill Clark, the well-known professional
ball player, has been engaged to coach
the candidates of the Naval academy
baseball nine. and had them to work
today. Special interest attaches to the
baseball season, as Annapolis win NAV
West Point here on May 10. This is the
deciding game, as each term has won
one of the two previous cont
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-03-07
Diamond Not Wearing Apparel.

Wichita, Kas.. March Diamond
rings are not wearing apparel, accord
ing to a decision handed down by
5u6ge Enoch in an aid to execution
case. The question was raised by the
defense, which held that diamonds be-
longing to Mrs. B. Stevens could not be
attached to apply on a Judgment which
a Wholesale millinery company had
otfsined against her. The court to5k
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-03-07
Wichita Ice Plant Burns.

Wichita, Kas., March THE Crystal
ice plant was destroyed by fire at
o'clock Sunday morning. The origin
is unknown. A stockholder of the COM
pany estimated the loss at $4,000, and
the insurance at SO, 900. Three cars
belonging to the Missouri Pacific, which
stood on the sidetrack, were burned,
two of them being total loss. The rail-
road company estimates it's loss at
S6 O00
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-03-07

drawn, leaving nine to start. Horati-
us and Outburst coupled in the betting,
We're favorites. Outburst and Rio Shan
non made the early running, but at the
end of a mile and a half CRATER, who
had been third, assumed the lead and
drew away. opening up a gap of eight
lengths. When the final quarter was
reached Veterano made bold bid, but
could not quite get up. The event was
valued at 81. $50
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-03-07
o'Neil Too Big for Herrera.

Chicago. March Joe Wood. manager
of Aureha Herrera has received an Of
fight in Philadelphia between the Mexican
and Jack O'Neil. March 20, but, as O.Neil
Il known to be a big fellow, Herrera
named a weight of $50 pounds at 3 o clock
that probably will stop negotiations.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-03-07
Beckley's Salary Demanda-

St Louis. March 7.-According to Ball
Tossers O'Connor and Burke, who are
back in town from Hot Springs, Jake
Beckley is not yet member of the Car
dinals. The pride of Hannibal has, nm
to date, been unable to come to terms
with the Robisons. He declares he won't
make the trip to Houston until the
management gives in to his salary de-
mands.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-03-07
shot to Save His own Life.

Winfield, Kas., March 7.-Wm. Green
we'll charged with shooting Mont Sar-
tin. a Dexter jointist, was acquitted by
d jury on the first ballot. Greenwich is
a cattleman and deputy live stock in
spe ctor. He testified that it was nee
cssary to shoot Sartin to save his own
life.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-03-07
scbaefsr Goes to milwaukee.

NiIwaulxee Wis March Herman
schaefer. shortstop for the champion St.
Paul team last year. will wear a Mil
consummated after a hot four-cornered
fight in which Minneapolis. Indianapolis,
Seattle and milwaukee, took part.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-03-07
An 8 Co Shot al Oakland.

San Francisco, March 7.-Grafter, an
to 1 shot, took the Waterhouse cup at
two and a quarter miles at Oakland,
beating Veterano a neck, while Hora-
titus. one of the favorites, was third
Much interest centered in the event as
next to the Thornton stakes at four
miles, it is the longest distance race
in the West. Showery weather pre-
vailed and the track was heavy. Lord
Melbourne and Our Bessie were with
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-03-07
Found Marriage a Failure.

Emporia, Kas., March Jacob Bige-
low, who was married a year ago at
the age of n, apparently has decided
that marriage is a failure, and has dis
appeared from home. His wife. who is
half his age. says he left home week
ago. and she wants the officers to find
hirt.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-03-07
Enter for Kansas oitv STAKES

Kansas CITY MO-, March 7.-One hum
ufeu anu 1ouf owners have entered
horses IN ths STAKES 10 be run at the
Spiihs Lleeung OF the Kansas City
entered. Among the Derby entries arc
EIlS i1 TI haad, rioceeos' Precious Stone,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-03-07
Corbett Makes a Novel Co,%~.o.

st. Louis. March Jim corbett ha
inserted in his next summers thea frica
contract clause enabling him to ge
OF afternoons that his brother 10
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the matter under advisement. finally
deciding that diamond rings were not
necessary in the support Of a family.
and Issued an order for their delivery
to the sheriff The sheriff is ordered
to dispose of them as upon execution
and to turn the proceeds in on the &C
CCun..
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-03-07

j. Thomas Lumber company having
purchased the stock of the Ewart T,, ms
Der company. Sixth and Van Buren,
sorted stocks of lumber in the &C. S. go
them 213 West Sixth street and Kans
sas avenue and u. ?. railway. -
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-03-07

is very quick. but not as fast. of
course. as he will be when in TRIM
Jeffries considers his fight with the
miner very important one, and de-
spite Munroe's lack of experience does
not hold him too cheaply.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-03-07
Boston Americans OF for ceore;s

Washington. March THE Roston
American league baseball team left here
Saturday for Macon, Ca, for snrins
practice.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-03-07
Winter eczema

- Winter Eczema, sometimes calico Dry Eczema or
letter IS one OF the seveest forms of this most tortrn
and aggravating of all skin diseases AS cold veatheT
approaches the skin thckens and hardens cracks and
heeds and IN bad custs and sores form and the parts
ameeted become intensely painful, tender and swollen
itching burning and smarng so terrific at times
that the sufferer is made almost desperate and the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-03-07
TO Cure a Cold in One Dav.

Take Laxative Brorno Quinine tablets. An
druggists refund money If it fails To r,,Ta
E. w Groves signature on each boy o.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-03-07


impossible 3q her ees
circulating ~aTer
while soothing
helpful
in
blood;
saturated with the and $500 y" a Garner.
the blood ahae with the acids and
circulation and destroys the will lasting
fC&HC&KC relief from the toments of
~ a and has becom theme
MIMI V vdey-known blood
ket- If lie
ang from bad blood will find that purifying
blood building general health Write medical
cut charge. THE SWIFT SPECIFIC Cos ATLANTA,
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1904-06-17
Aftermath of Cromwell Fire.

Jas. A. Hudson was brought over
to Hartford from Cromwell Wednes-
day, and taken before Judge Miller
on a charge OF lunacy. A jury was
empaneled but dismissed, and Hud-
son was placed under arrest on war
rant sworn out by Edgar Gilstrap
charging him with arson. The Crom-
we'll fire had It's origin In Hudson S
store, and 1t Is reported that Gilstrap
went to Hudson Tuesday and demand
ed pay for his loss in the FIRE, threat
ening Hudson with arrest for setting
fire to the town. Hudson then took
red precipitate with suicidal Intent,
but 1t only made him very sick.
At the preliminary hearing his tri-
al was set for June IS, and his bond
was placed at $500, which he gave by
depositing the money with the court.
LATER. -.Yerterday evening Hud-
son was reported very much worse from
the effect of the red precipitate, and
Is not expected to live.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1904-06-17
HEAD SEVERED,
Giant NegreSS Stays Lebanon
Junction Farmer.
Slipped up Behind Him and Weld
ed Razor With Amazing
Strength.

Lebanon Junction, June I4.-John
Irving, a highly-respected farmer
living near this city, was killed at
his home to-day by a negress named
Thompson. She welded razor and
and nearly severed his head from his
body. The killing originated In a
trivial matter. Irving had asked a
small son of the the Thompson WON.
an to return a set of pliers he had Dor
rowed, and the lad sauced him. Irv-
Ing spoke sharply to the boy, who told
his mother about 1t. She armed her
self with a razor and slipped up be-
hind the farmer and with one stroke
OF the weapon nearly cut his head of.
The woman wighs $50 pounds and Is
an amazor In strength. She was ar
rested and hustled out OF the place to
the county jail, barly In time to es-
cape a mob Of Infatuated neighbors Of
the murdered mau, who threatened
to kill his s'ayer.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1904-06-17
TRIBUTE OF RESPECT
Shown to the Memory of DR.. J.
W. Mead0r by Vast Con-
course of People.

Early last Sunday people began as
sembling at Pleasant Grove church,
near Shreve, and until noon every
road brought In a constant stream Of
humanity. The crowd was estimated
at twenty-five hundred. The COM
mon impulse which brought together
the community was the universal de-
sire to pay last tribute OF respect to
the memory of DR.. ]. w. Meador,
whose life had been given In the SER
vice of the people among whom he
had lived.
Rev. R. T. Oldham preached the
memorial sermon. He Is a man OF
strong native ability and deep aud
sincere convictions. Inspired by the
multitude and Its profound sympathy
In the subject, Rev. Oldham showed
himself more than equal to the &C.
casion. After his sermon the MaSons
held the usual services at the grave.
The people then repaired to the grove
where basket dinner was served.
According to the custom of the COM
munity everybody was fed and there
was much to spare.
After dinner DR.. D. H. Godsey de-
livered an eulogy on the "lite and
works" of the noted practitioner. He
paid high tribute to the medical
skill which has made his name illus
trious. and he touched with tender
and sympathetic remembrance on
the many kindly acts which charac.
terized his life until Its close.
DR.. Godsey's address ended the
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1904-06-17
Saw Angels In Daylight.

A strange story comes from Olaton,
where 1t Is said John W. Hurt and
Joseph Mitchell, two farmers, while
out looking at the latters wheat Sun
day afternoon. saw seven Great.
ures not of the earth, or at least
not common to that part Of It,
rise up from the ground and ascend
into the clouds. The creatures are
described by the gentlemen, so
our infor says, as angels as they
are popularity pictured. Their backs
were of a snowy whiteness and their
breasts as yellow as freshly FURNISH
ed gold. The feathers of their wings
were a glistening black, with snowy
tips, and about their heads were hoods
of beautiful blue and white.
The angels, or whatever they were,
rose slowly and gracefully from the
earth, and without note OF song, or
movement OF their outspread wings.
assembled vertically until they were
lost In the hszy clouds overhead.
Messrs. Hurt aud Mitchell are m en-
OF unquestioned veracity, and as the
incident occurred In daylight 1t has
excited considerable interest In that
section OF the country.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1904-06-17


Congressman Sparkman OF Florida.
Writes from Tampa, Florida: al can in
dorse Peruna as a first rate tonic and a
very effective cure for catarrh."-S. NJ
Sparkman.
Congressman Brewer ofALahsms,
Writes; 81 have used one bottle OF Pc
runa for lassitude. recommend it."-
Willis Brewer, Haynesville, Ala.
u. S. Senator Gear of bows,
Writes from Burlington, Ia: "Peruns
I can recommend to all as very good
tonic, John Ii. Gear.
CONGRESSMAN cgIberson OF Texas,
Writes: 81 can recommend Peruna as
one Of the very best of tonics."-D. B.
Culberson, jefferson, Texas.
Congressman Livingston from Georgia,
Writes: al take pleasure in joining with
General Wheeler, Congressman Brewer
and others in recommending Peruna as
an excellent tonic and catarrh cure."-
L. 1. Livingston, Kings, Ga.
Congressmsn Ciarh OF Missouri.
Says: az can recommend your Peruns
as q good, substantial tonic and as one OF
the bestremedies for catarrhal troubles
John b. Clark.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1904-06-17
NEW FACULTY.
Trustees of Hartford College Sc
Iect Teachers for Coming
School Year.

At meeting OF the trustees OF
Hartford College last Friday night
L. M. Gray, of Kingston, Mo-. was
elected president; o. NJ. Shultz, vice
president; Lucy T. Wedding, sub
collegiate; Mary-Bell Burnett, inter-
mediate, and Mary J. Bennett. pri-
mary. Mr.. Gray comes very highly
recommended, and will no doubt
prove valuable acquisition to the
teaching force Of the county. Mr..
Shultz has been connected with the
school for the past ten years, and his
work as a teacher and character build
er Is indelibly stamped on the pupils
with whom he has been associated.
He Is too favorably known to need
comment. Mrs. Wedding Is a teacher
of experience and ability and her
selection was no doubt an excellent
one for the school. Miss Burnett 10
a graduate of Liberty college, Glas-
gov, and her excellent training In
that institution admirably fits her for
the position to which she has BEEN
chosen. Miss Bennett was given
unanimous vote of confidence by
the board, being reelected to the
position which she filled with so
much credit during the session just
closed
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1904-06-17
HARTFORD, KY, FRIDAY, JUNE II, 1904.
SO Members of Congress Send Letters of Endorsement
To the Inventor of the Great Catarrh Remedy Pe-ru-na

Congressman Linoey from North Carolina,
Writes: any secretary had as bad a
case Of catarrh as ever saw, and since
he has taken one bottle of Peruna he
seems like q different man."-Romulus
u. Linney, Taylorsville, NJ G.
Congressman Ogden from LoaisiAss,
Writes: 81 can concientiously recon-
memo your Peruna."-H. w. Ogden,
Benton, La.
Congressman Smith from Illinois,
Writes from Murphysboro, H.: 81 have
taken one bottle of Peruna for my ca
tarrh and feel very much benefited."-
Geo. W. Smith.
Congressmas Meekison from Ohio,
Says: az have used several bottles Of
Peruna and feel greatly benefited there
by from my catarrh of the head."-
David Meekison, Napoleon, o.
Congressman DunneH from Minosso<s,
Writes from Owatowna, Mimi: "Your
Pcruna has been used by myself and
friends not only as a cure for catarrh but
also as an admirable tonic for physical
recuperation."
Congressnan Thompson ofkenfucky,
Writes: "Besides being one of the very
best tonics Peruna is good, substantial
catarrh remedy."-Phil. B. Thompson.
Senator Thursfon ofNebrsska,
Writes from Omaha, Neb.: "Peruna
entirely relieved me Of very irritating
cough."-J. NJ. Thurston.
Congressman Wonhington from Nevsds.
Writes: al have taken one bottle Of
Peruna and and it has benefited me i'm
mensely."-H. G. Worthington.
Congressman Bankhe4d from Alabama,
Writes: "Your Peruna is one of the best
medicines 1 ever tried."-J. II. Bank
head, Fayette, Ala.
Congressman Powers from Vermont,
Writes from Morrisville VT: 81 can
recommend Peruna as an excellent
family remedy."-H. Henry Powers.
Senator Sullivan from Mississippi
Writes from oxford, Miss: IT take
pleasure in recommending your great
national catarrh cure, Peruna, as the best
/ have ever tried."-W. v. Sullivan.
Congressman Shower Of Michigan,
Writes from Port Austin, Mich. 81 have
found Peruna very efficient and speedy
remedy for a persistent and annoying
cough."-H. G.. Shower.
Senator McEnefy of Louisiana,
Writes: "Peruna is an excellent tonic.
have used it sufficiently to say that l
believe it to he all that you claim for it,"
IS. d. McEnery, New Orleans, La.
Congressman BrownIow Of Tennessee.
Writes: ~ have taken three bottles OF
Peruna and feel satisfied that 1 am now
almost, If not permanently, cured of ca
tsrrh of the stomach."-W. p. Brown
low, Jonesboro, Tenn.
Senator Mallory OF FIorfds,
Writes from Pensacola, Fla: at have
used your excellent remedy, Peruna, and
have recommended il both as tonic and
. safe catarrh remedy."-Stephen r.
Mallory.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1904-06-17
WHITESVILLE,K KY.

June I5.-Everybody from here
went to the Sells. and. Downs show
Friday.
Mr.. Frank Brooks visited his par.
ents here Sunday.
Mr.. Chas. Smith, Greensboro, was
here Saturday night.
Mr.. Frank Jenkins, Greensboro,
was In town Tuesday.
Mrs Mamie Smith and daughter,
Miss Essie, Greensboro, are visiting
relatives here,
DR.. S. ]. Wedding and wife and
son, Walter, Hartford visited relatives
here last week.
Mesdames Mary Hafey, Levia
Cecil and little daughter, Haffey,
DR.. S. ]. Wedding and wife aud son,
Walter, attended the show In Owens.
boro Friday.
Rev. ]. D. Hooker lectured at the
Baptist church Monday night.
St. Mary's Catholic School, Of this
place, will hold their commencement
next Saturday night.
Rev. H. Sullenger Is In Greensboro
this week.
The Daviess County Medicine AS.
ISOLATION will meet here Tuesday,
June al. Dinner will be served on
the ground. All the doctors are ex-
pected to be present.
Miss Nanny McCarly has returned
home from Owensboro.
Prof. l. S. Mason, Fordsville, was
In town Monday.
Mr.. c. NJ. Grove, was in town
Manday'
Rev. T. ]. Ratcliff filled his regular
appointment here Sunday.
Miss Stella Wedding attended the
Ice Cream supper at Fordsville Satur'
day night.
Mr.. Bernard Hooker has been to
Owensboro and purchased a new
buggy.
Mr.. John Clark, Greensboro, was
here Sunday.
Miss Willie Rhoades has returned
from a visit to friends and relatives
In Owens boro.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1904-06-17
No.. As
Congressman Pelham of Virginia,

Congressman Pelham Of Virginia,
Writes from Bancroft, Va: "My sister
in-law has been using Peruna for abous
one week for catarrh of the throat and IN
manifesty improved" &c. Pelham.
Congressman Burnett ofALabama,
Writes: az cheerfully recommend Perm
ma as very good catarrh remedy and y
good, substantial nic."-John l.. Bur-
nett, Gadsden, Ala.
Congressman Bofkiu ofKxasss.
Writes from Holton, Kas.: "Peruns has
given me almost complete relief trcan
catSrrh of the stomach and constipa-
tion."-J. d. Botkin.
Congressman whhe ofNorth CsrOitnx.
Writes from TaYboro, n. c.: ar find Pc
runa TO be an excellent remedy for ttss
grip.2nd catarrh. 1 have used IL in nr
fanny ."-G. II. White.
Congressman Wider Of NV Yorf,
In letter from Oneonta. N. Y, sayss
al am fully convinced that Peruna Ia az
you claim for it."-Dsvid F. WILDER.
Congressman DUNCAN OF Ohio.
Wrtses from Jackson, o.: Irecommergt
Peruna to anyone in need Of an invfgSr-
ating tonic."-Irvine DUNCAN.
Congressman Bsrhanr from caRfornla.
Writes from Santa Rosa, CAL: "I usaS
your Peruna and can cheerfully reco1e-
mend it"-J. A. Barham.
Congressman Deweese from Iodians.
Writes: "Peruna should be in evepy
household."-JohnI I. Deweese.
Congressman Turner from kanssa
Writes: "Peruna is certainly cure szr
catarrh."-E. j. Turner.
Other members of Congress who en-
dorse Peruna, are.
Ex-U. S. Senator, B. F. Rice, of O&zs-
homa.
Congressman Fred. S. Goodrich, at
Florida.
Congressman Harry Skinner OF
North Carolina.
Ex-CongreSsman L. p. Fe1fhersfonf,
of Beaumont. Texas.
Congressman j. II. Huiing, of Wesf
Virginia.
Congressman d. l.. Russell, of Norm
Carolina.
Congressman Spencer BIackbun
of North CaroIina.
Congressman Turner ofNew YORK.
Congressman Cuiberson, OF Texas.
Congressman Num-, of Tennessee.
Congressman Fitzpatrick, from Ken.
lucky.
Congressman Purnan, from Fiorid&.
Congressman HazIefon, Wisconsin,.
Congressman Barfine, from Nevsda.
u. s. Senator Call, of Florida.
For free book address the PerunA
Medicine Co., Columbus. Ohio.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1904-06-17
CROMWELL FIRE.
Brisk Blaze Consumes Practical
" the Entire Business Dis
trict of the Town.

On Last Saturday night at about
II o'clock, fire was discovered In the
hardware store of ]. H. Hudson. The
fire was not discovered until 1t was
beyond control and 1t rapidly spread
to the adjacent buildings. The citi-
zens were unable to arrest the flames.
and the only attempted to save what
they could in the path of the fire. The
following is a list of the buildings
destroyed.
Hudson's store, loss 81 500; insur-
ance, 81 900.
T. c. Pirtle, groceries aud hard.
ware, loss on building and stock
e., 500; Insurance 81 900.
Cooper Bros, general merchandise,
building and stock, $4,000; insurance
81 900.
w. NJ. Eicher. groceries, loss 81.
900; no insurance.
E. S. Keown, dry goods and gro
ceries, loss s. 900; insurance $500.
Joe Kahn, dry goods, loss 81 900,
no insurance.
Z. P. Gilstrap. millinery and dwell.
ling loss 81, 500, no insurance.
T. P. Taught, dry goods and gro
ceries; loss. 81, 600; no Insurance.
School house and Masonic hall, loss
x8oo: no insurance: