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The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1904-07-15
COL. M ]. COPLIN DIES
SUDDENLY ON STREET
Prominent and Honored Citizen of Clarksburg
Expires Suddenly From Heart Failure While
Walking Main Street His Death Comes
as Sad Shock to the Community
Funeral will Occur Saturday Morn
ing and Remains will be Buried
at Bridgeport

Col. Nathan j. Coplin. one of the most
prominent and esteemed citizens of this
city, was stricken with heart fnilurc
while walking on West Main street in
front OF DR.. Nelson PecE's Office We'd
neslny evening about 1880 o'clock, and
death resulted in a few moments. The
startling intelligence OF Ills sudden death
clac - Tofcual shcek TO tie citizens
Of THIS community.
Col. Coplin was walking up the street
with Mr.. 7. Koblegard. He seemed to
be in the best of health aud was telling
Mr.. Koblegard OF HE recent vi.it to the
st. Louis Worlds Fair. When in front
of DIR. Peck's office Mr. Coplin sudden
ly staggered, uttered a groan and with
a gasp fell to the sidewalk Hastily
summoning assistance, Mr.. KoblegarlI
carried the PROSTATE man into DIR. PeclSs
Office to receive medical assistance. but
when that was attempted it was seen
that life was extinct. 81
Col. Nathan J. Coplin was numbered
among the most prominent citizens Of
this county. He occupied a conspicuous
and honorable place, Tor he has always
been honest, industrious and enterpris.
ing. characteristics that will advance the
interests of any man. lie was born De-
tober 4, 1896, on the old home place at
Ora sland, where his father, David @
Coplin, resided for many years. His
father was prominent resident OF the
county and his grandfather was one OF
the pioneer settlers. The name of Cop
lin is closely interviewer with the earli-
est history of Harrison county. Mr.
coplin wac married to Miss Emma Hail.
daughter of John Hall, of Elk City. Bar
bour county. Since 1872 he has resided
in Clarlosburg. Like his father, farming
and stock raising have been his principal
occupations. and also. like him, he met
with success in these pursuits. Polite.
ally, he was a staunch Democrat. Re.
Gently he sold the 500 acres of the old
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1904-07-15
WHOLESALE
PAPER HOUSE
Has Been Opened in the Old Ruhl-Koble
gard Building in Glen Elk by R.
D. Wilson & Son.

Mcssr.. R. D. Wilson & Sons have
opned up Wholesale paper house in
this city, occupying part of the c. Z.
Pride company's building in Glen Elk.
They viii carry full line of all kind,
OF paper supplies.
For more than ten years past Mr.. VIII
son has been the general superintendent
OF the Cumberland Paper. Company, Of
Cumberland, Md. He is not stranger
to the business men of the city, a, he
at one time lived in this county. Tae
new concern win no doubt meet with
success.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1904-07-15
NIGHT WAS HER TERROR.

az would cough nearly all might long
writes AIRS. chas. Apologize, of ALEX.
andria, Ind, "and could hardly get any
sleep. had consumption so bad that ii
l walked block 1 would cough fright
fully and spit blood, but, when all other
remedies failed, three sl.oO bottles of DR..
Kings New Discovery wholly cured me
and gained IS pounds" Its absolutely
guaranteed to cure Coughs, Colds, La
Grippe, Bronchitis and all Throat and
Lung Troubles. Price SOC and sl.Oo
Trial bottles free at the Stone & Mercer
and Frank G. Bland Drug Stores.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1904-07-15
Democratic Convention

Continued from page one.l
F. \. Orr appealed to the convention
to have the convention stand up and de.
clare them-elve, about supporting the
nominee.
The first ballos STOOL: Clay district,
Short ;. Fighter ;: Clark district. Shor;
.. Fighter 4, Williams (; Coal district,
Short ,. RICHTER ). Williams /. Smith ,;
Eagle district Short !. Fighter C. Elk
district, Short /. RICHTER s. Williams /;
Sardi- district. Short 4, RICHTER ?. VIII
liam~ /; Simpson district. Short 3,
Fighter 5. Williams /. Smith /: Ten
mile district. Short Y, RICHTER /. vii.
liams !, Smith liz; Grant district. Short
40, Fighter 27-9, Williams 22-o.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1904-07-15
PILES UPoT TOP OF PILES.

Piles upon top of piles of people have
the Piles, and DeWitt's Witch Hazel
salve cures them. There are many diff.
ferent kinds OF Piles, but if You get the
genuine and original Witch Hazel Salvc
made by c. f. Dewitt & Co, of Chicago,
a cure is certain. II. a. Tisdale, of Sum
merton. S. C., says: "I had piles 20
years and DeWitt's Salve cured me after
everything else failed. Sold by Stone s
Mercer and Frank C. Smith.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1904-07-15
cOnsumptives Need Not pesnair.

As many cases pronounced hopeless by
physicians have been cured by Foley's
Honey and Tar. L. NJ. Ruggles, of Rca-
soner, Iowa, writes: "The doctors said
1 had consumption and ] got no better
until used Foley's Honey and Tar. 1t
helped me right from the start and
stopped the splitting of blood and the
pain in my lungs, and today 1 am sound
and we'll" Sold by Stone & Mercer
Wells & Haymaker and r. j. Criss.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1904-07-15

place east OF the city taken up by his
great grandfather to the Union Land
Company.
The deceased is survived by his wife,
one daughter, Miss Maggie Coplin. and
one sister, Airs. Martha Golf, widow OF
y. D. Golf.
Funeral services will be conducted at
She late home on East Min street Sat
''r lay morning At o'clock by Rev. T. $.
Wade and Rev. J. NJ. Carter. The re-
mains will be taken to Bridgeport ana
the interment will occur in the Brick
Church graveyard at IL o'clock.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1904-07-15
Funeral OF Edna Kellar

The funeral OF Edna Florence Keliar.
the seven-year-old daughter of John II.
Kellar, who died at her home on West
Pike street Tuesday afternoon from
spinal meningitis, took place from tine
late residenc Thursday afternoon 1T /
o'clock. The interment was made il tie
l. o. o. f. cemetery.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1904-07-15
SURE CURE FOR PILES.

Itching Piles produce moisture and
cause itching This form, as well as
Blind, Bleeding or Protruding Piles, are
cured by DIR. Bo-san-ko's Pile Remedy.
Stops itching and bleeding. Absorbs tn
mors. 5oc jar at druggists, or sent by
mail. Treatise free. Write me about
your case. DR. Bosanko, Philadelphia,
Pa. Sold by Stone & Mercer, Druggists.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1904-07-15

Michael j. Frances, the Wilsonburg
merchant and well-known resident Of
Harrison county. mas returned from an
extended trip through the South and
Wect. He came from the Worlds Fair
at st. Louis, where he stayed the last
three weeks of his trip.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1904-07-15
WORKING NIGHT AND DAY.

The busiest and mightiest little thing
that ever was made is DR.. Kings New
Lie rllls. Thee pills change weakness
into strength, listliness into energy,
brain-fag into mental power. They're
wonderful in building up the health.
Only 25c per box. Sold by Stone "
Mercer and Frank C. Bland.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1904-07-15

Miss Lora Runyon. daughter OF Chas.
Runyon, who formerly lived in Clarks-
burg at the residence yet owned by him
on Mulberry street, is the guest of Mrs.
W. Harrison Jaeokes, lGG West Pike
street. i"e Runyous now reside in Roch-
ester. Pa. where they are nicely To-
Gated.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1904-07-15
Moves omces.

g. w. Leggctt has moved his suite OF
Offices from the second floor in the Rock.
cry building to the third floor of the
same building. He has rented the rooms
formerly occupied by him to the local
agency of the Metropolitan Life Insur-
anee Company, of New York.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1904-07-15
Chamberlain collie, Cholera and Diai
Iehoea Remedy.

This remsdyEis ce-.ain to be needed il
almost every home before the summeI
Is. over. II can Always be depended npo5
even IN the most severe and dangeronl
cases. tits especially valuable for sum-
mer disorders in children 1t is pleasant
to take andshever fails to give pronpl
relief. Why not buy it nows It ma
save life. For sale by Stone b Mercer.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1904-07-15
Thirtv Dave nn1u

DR.. Hardma has decided to make all.
examinations (for glasses onlyl free Of
charge from July / to August l.. and an,
who need spectaeles are invited. Hours,
5 a. m. to p. m. lis Third street.
iuly5d&wtf
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1904-07-15
i55S
MANN STREET
,uREp "a ITCHING PILEs.

W. :. Flint, a merchant OF orcharl
Ia.' writes; Il mad been greatly troa
bled with itching piles for several year
and tTed many sse-ealled pile cures with
out relief, but was completely cured )
Banner salve. is the best pile cure.
Sold by Stone Mercer, Wells 1 nav
maker and R. ]. Criss.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1904-07-15

aIr. and Ma. L. G. Brown ana 81
Louis, Of Yorf, Pa. who have been yis
ting Mrs. IFowb's father. Mr.. A q
Fordyee, OF HestlaIfn street. have gon
to Webster Springs for a few weeks
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1904-07-15
Mine Inspection.

S. Ii Is with pleasure that We com
mend the work OF the department Of
mine inspection ~ conducted by tne
chief inspector and his assistants in
rendering efficient services to the state
and the interests To which their dutie.
relate.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1904-07-15
PLATFoRM
tcontInuea ON fiEst page.l
Faithful Administration.

:. 1t is gratifying to know that ev-
cry department OF the state government
has been administered with the utmost
fidelity, economy and efficient Repub-
Ican administration.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1904-07-15

Pure New Jersey Blackberry Brandy
at NJ. Frost & Co.'S Family Liquor store,
100 North Third street Best remedy
for summer bowel troubles.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1904-07-15
a prinarv Svstem.

10. We arc heartily in favor Of the
passage Of laws establishing a proper
syetem Of primary elections 10 be held
by each political party Tor tac nomina.
tion Of all candidate, for Office to be
filed by election.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1904-07-15

lContinuea from page one.l
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1904-04-19
do 1T TODAY. -

The time worn injunction, Never
put off It'll tomorrow what you can
do today" is now generally pre-
sented in this form: do it today -
That is the terse advice we want to
give you about that hacking and de-
moFalizing cold with which you have
been struggling for several days,
perhaps weeks. Take some reliable
remedy for it TO-DAY-and let that
remedy be DR.. Boschee's German
Syrup, which has been in use for
over thirty-five years. A few doses
of il will undoubtedly relieve your
cough or cold, and it's continued use
for few days will cure you com
pletely. No matter how deep-seated
your cough, even if dread consump-
tion has attacked your lungs. Ger
man Syrup will surely effect a cure
As ii has done before in thousands
OF apparently hopeless case of lung
trouble. New trial bottles, 2Jc; reg
ular size, 75c. a. b. w. Fearis'. s
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1904-04-19
Decoration Ddy.

April 24th, 1904, Camp Winnie
Davis No. los, Z. c, V.
Every member of this camp is
hereby notified to assemble at the
City Cemetery promptly at 3 0 clock
P. M, on Sunday the 24th, inst All
comrades and the public generally
are cordially invited TO join with
this camp and Sims Watson chapter
Z. d. G. in decorating the graves of
our fallen comrades. Every one Is
requested to bring as many flowers
as they can. Parties having SOL
dier friends buried there (wheth er
they wore the blue or gray will
please point out their graves to
MISS Mollie Phillips, Mrs. f. H.
Griffin and Mrs. NJ. ID. Hickman
committee on graves. BY order
Attest: H. NJ. RHODUs.
w. ID. RYBURN, Commander.
Adjutant.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1904-04-19
A HOtIY Contested Game.

The game of baseball played at
the Driving Park at Austin yester-
day between Trinity University and
the Deaf and Dumb Institute was
hotiy contested from start to finish.
TIE ~ rites Succeeded in scoring one
run at the first of the game through
an error The Trinity boys were
treated TO goose eggs" until the
eighth inning In this inning Con-
nor came to bat, going out on a pop
fly. Sims followed with a two-bag-
ger. Turkey" Burleson touched
the pitcher for three bagger, scor-
ing Sims. Luther Burleson then
lined the sphere over the fielders for
a three bagger, scoring his brother,
and himself scoring on an error.
The game ended three to one in
favor Of Trinity. Bruce Templetoh
pitched an exceptionally fil4e game
for Trinity.
Trinity plays the Mutes again to-
day and St. Edwards tomorrow,
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1904-04-19
SAN COE CASHES IN
Young Han al Ennis Takes CarbOIiC
Acid TO End His Earthly Career.

Sam Coe Jr., a young man about
% years old, died at Ennis yesteT-
day about noon from the effects of g
dose of carbolIc acid taken with sui
cidal intent. A physician was sum.
moned and tried to administer an
antidote but the patient steadfastly
refused to swallow the drug. He
told the woman at whose home he
was boarding that he was going to
take his life, but she did not give
his statement any serious consider
alton.
1t is claimed that he had appeared
despondent for several days. He
leaves father and brother.
Justice of the Peace Stoyall held
an inquest over the body yesterday
afternoon and rendered a verdict of
death from carbolic acid self-ad-
ministered with suicidal intent"
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1904-04-19

Judge F. l.. Hawkins authorizes
the announcement of his candidacy
for county judge, subject to the &C
tion of the democratic primaries in
July. Judge Hawkins is serving
his first term IN this important po-
sition and has made the county an
admirable officer. Careful, method
ical, fair and unswervingly honest,
with good financial judgment, he
has conducted the fiscal affairs of
the county in an economical man
ner. AS judge his decisions have
stood the test of the higher courts
with remark able success. No man
in Ellis county is better known
than Lee Hawkins, and his popu-
larity was fully attested in the race
two years ago. He is serving his
first term, and so far as is known
will have no opposition for re-elec-
tion
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1904-04-19
THE CITY SCHOOLS
Commencement Exercises Of Present
Term viii Be Held Thursday Eve
Ming, Nay 10.
EIGHT IN THE CLASS
In the Election Of Officers John VIRGIL
SiaaIeioa Was Chosen aS President.

The city schools will close Fri
day, May 20. Examinations will be
held Tuesday, Wednesday and
Thursday, the II, Is aud 10. On
Friday, from 0 to l., there will be in
each room an exhibition Of the work
done during the year.
The following constitute the grad
mating class of the Waxahachie
High School this year: Kathrine
Bradshaw, Annie Dalton Cantrell, =,
Attic Mabel Craig, Helen LanRs-
ford, Maude Parker, Jimmie Lucille
Perkinson, Mary Pierce, John Vir-
gil Singleton. Kathrine Bradshaw
will be vaIedictorian, and Dalton
Cantrell, salutatorian. These hon
ors were awarded on the records
made In scholarship and department
during the four years of the High
School course. The class have
elected the following honor pupils
Helen Langsford, class poet, and
John Singleton, class prophet.
The following officers have been
elected in the graduating class:
John Singleton, president; Kate
Bradshaw, vice-present Dalton
Csntrell, secretary; Jimmie Perkin-
son, treasurer
The teachers and pupils Of the
grades are now busiIys engaged pre-
pairing an.exhibit for the st. Louis
Exposition. This work will prob
ably leave Wednesday OF this week.
The commencement sermon will
be preached by Rev. j. q. Patnam
at the Methodist church Sunday
evening, May IS, at O'Clock
Rev Jews are now in progress in
each room.
ii rs expected that work will be-
gin on the new school building one
day this week The sound OF the
saw aud hammer will be sweet
ma sic 10 teachers and pupils.
The order for programs has been
awarded by the gradu atinR class to
the Enterprise Publishing Company
All regretted to give up Field Day
Exercises April Il. Irregularity of
attendance due TO prevailing cpl
denies forced 1t.
The three literary societies of the
High School are arranging for a
joint program the last week of
school Definite announcement
will be made later.
Mr.. ]. I. Brooks having resigned
the principalship of the West End
building to make the race for Coun-
ty Superintendent, MIR. *. I. Hal
lam, who taught the Avalon school
this year, has been selected to fill
the unexpired term.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1904-04-19
Robbed the Grave.

A startling incident, is narrated
by John Oliver OF Philadelphia, as
follows: II was I'm an awful condi.
tion. My skin was almost yellow
eyes sunken, tongue coated, pain
continually in back and sides, no ap-
petite, growing weaker day by day
Three physicians had given me up
Then | was advised 10 use Electric
Bitters; to my great joy, the first
bottle made n decided improvement
and am now a well man. l know
they robbed the grave OF another
victim" No one should fail TO try
them. Only 10 cents, guaranteed al
Thomas Il Moore's drug store,
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1904-04-19
Notice 10 the Public .

We beg leave TO announce TO Ii e
public that we Lave leased the brick
building formerly occupied by the
Daily Light, on College street, in
which we are prepared to paint
buggles, survles, phaetons, or any
other kind ot vehicles. Workman
ship will be frst-class and charges
moderate. Send as job or two and
you will be pleased al the results.
Respectfully,
- J. NJ. GILMORE.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1904-04-19
The Willis Case COatiaued.

In the district court yesterday af-
ternoon the case of the state agains 81
Henry Willis, charged with murder,
was continued until the next term
of court.
The case Of X. l.. Trussell
charged with false swearing, was
continued.
The next case set for trial is that
Of the state against George Harris
coiored, charged with rape. His
case is docketed 10 be called Friday
morning A special venIre of forty
men has been summoned from which
to select jury.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1904-04-19
The pr0lrdCted heetiRQ.

The protracted meeting at the
Methodist church is already devel-
oping considerable interest. The at
tendance last night and this morn
ing was large, and splendid sermons
were preached. The services will
continue morni ing and evening
throughout the week.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1904-04-19
How : ThisS

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for any
ease Of CatArrh thar cannot be cured b. Halls
CatarFh Cure
FL. CHENEY 4 co, Props Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned, have known y. J. Cheney
Tor he last five years, and believe him peIfec Is
honorable in all business transactions and finan.
eialty able 10 carry cut auy obligation made by
their firm.
West a Fruax, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, O
walden, kinnan & Marvin, Wholesale Druggists
Toledo, Ohio,
Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken Internally. acting
directly upon the blood and mucous surface II tht
system. Price, 75c, per bottle. sold BY all Drug
gists. Testimonials free
a~H Halls Family pills are the bes;
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1904-04-19
Rallard,s Horehound Syrup

Immediately relieves hoarse, croupy
cough, oppressed, rafting, rasping
and difficult breathing. Henry &.
Stearns, Druggist, Shullsburg, Wis,
writes, May 20. 1901: II have been
selling Ballard's Horehound Syrup
FOR two years, and have never had a
preparation that has given. better
satisfaction. / notice that when |
sell bottle they come back for
more | can honestly recommend
it," 25c, soc, $l00. Sold by Hood
Il Martin.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1904-04-19
A Dandy for Burns

DR.. Bergin, Pana,. ,lwrites: IL
have used Ballard : Snow Linimeut
always recommended it To my
friends, as | anl confident there is
no better made. 1t is dandy for
burns Those who live on farms
are especially liable to many acci-
dental cuts, burns, bruises, which
heal rapidly when Billiards. Snow
Liniment is applied. 1t should al
ways be kept in the house for cases
of emergency" 25c, soc, sl.00 bot
tie. Sold by Hood 4 Martin.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1904-04-19

! ann again alone liz the grocery
business, having bought the inter
est of MIR. Caldwell.
thank my customers for their
past liberal patronage and solicit a
continuance of the same, promising
In return, good goods, reasonable
prices, prompt delivery aud courte-
ons treatment. Respectfully.
l5 A. LAasw ELL.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1904-04-19
HEALTH Is YOUTH
Disease and Sickness Brings Old
Age.

l. erbine, taken every morning be-
fore breakfast, viii keep You in ro-
bust health, fit you To ward OF dis
ease. 1t cures constipation, bill
tonsness, dyspepsia, fever, skin,
liver and kidney complaints. Ii
purifies the blood and clears the
complexion. Mrs. ID. w. Smith
Whitney, Texas, writes April 3,
1902; 81 have used Herbine, and
find 1t the best medicine for consti-
patton and liver troubles. 1t does
all you claim for it. | can highly
recommend it, 30 cents a bottle.
Sold by Hood d Martin.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1904-04-19
All ThN Week.

Mrs. F. M. Parent, of Dallas,
will be at the Rogers hotel all this
week, with a fall line OF hygenic
toilet goods. The goods are free
from injurious chemicals. She will
make a speciality Of electric face and
scalp treatment. Ia
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1904-04-19
Parsons BriQade Reunion.

The executive committee of this
brigade is hereby called to meet at
Adjutant h. Nj, Rhodus' office at 3
O'Clock p. IN. on Saturday April %,
1904. Every member is requested
to be present.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1904-04-19
AfientiOn. Ladies.

The ladies OF all the Decorating
Committees oI the Daughters OF the
ConfederacY are earnestly requested
to meet at the city halt promptly at
$3.50 a. m. Wednesday.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1904-04-19

Call aud ses our Sc Counter a
Wears. I'll