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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-24

Dear Old Santa cla.ls,--I want you TO-
NOOK tI a drum II Wheel barrow, b horn
a dbl baby, q. Xmas tree with apples
candy bananas, oranges, and All kinds
nice things on IT. Also anytlllns else
santa. thnt you want to bring mo.
oii E Loigh. IIISNRY u. cAIiAVArrl.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-24

Y Dear Santa Cla,ls.--I am q II tile q boy,
three years old, v want youato bring me
pnir Of legglns. express wagon, and lots
of candy and nuts, Now. don 7, forget my
other brothers and sister. md my colt
I'll West Main Street, City. VI. n ~.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-24

Dear santa Cfaais] Il. a. ttles dirl four
years s,oldah3I%a want n you to bring mo q
doll ba by,.S and ta1riag gel and "a yittlel
set Of shes. and. Sal ftn az y, tSS forget
n III .OssIE GOD III.
@ SIG Denny st rect, F,,tlt tor: s, &: sti
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-24

3Sa Dear Santa Claus, IL am a little girl I
eight years old, and II wish y you would
please bring me III doll. some pop cracke
and hing else you ca spa lease
don't forget to brirlg tleg sister
$Joseph ine someth hing as this $isS her first
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-24

81 81 Richmond. Va -
Dear Santa - am Just Ave years old
4 and can count TO d Hundred, and I am ia
good little girl. p lease bring mo d doll,
carriage, o0k, ling pl II set, and a nice
Etea-set. sssg 7 QUlSEs SPlLDIN1i m
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-24

s}9 II IL II chmond,
X Dear Santa Claus, p lcaseS bring the q
desk black.bonrSl, swehter,ga i ttle cart,
and a pnlstribA5onf and Bell for. my x ten.
III 2lt n. lars hall Is CT OIaGE tVAIsSLAt.s
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-24

Dear Santa, p Please bring The two a ollls}
q ca ring doll set. q tea set q wash
tub; and an iron and anything : G ItI Eou
hi ve, W OIJIDT n S'TLRLIHG.
9a1nl0 r Mci1t y.gecond Street \ sIs
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-24

4is4 IL s Il Richmond, ~ Va. ~
NJ Dear! Santa Claus--I am a " III tie girl,
SandsI have Just fsta rted to school. Now
want you 10 bring me q pair Of cloves
doll baby. Pleas So don for get my little
sister Berth s. I'd . ~ q - y
O n Street. ,ss
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-24

5itti55 SS3 ID Richnond d. Va
/ Ny Dear Santa Claus would like; for
yol Yto bring me az doll BABY. M Y. 4 y
i would be glad "a { you awill bring me 9!
bed 7fOrS1ny baby to sleep in. am seven
Years old = III SO to sch TOOL. sSI Wal : some
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-24

Il Dear santa Claus ~ n am q y little 5lys
ycarsa old Il and I want a doll pd ~ an \ Al
carriage and q tea ss {, ctlst ert and piatios
and some card and nuts and orAnges,S
mas, and 1 stpi II tel Il you IN maine ~ h
s35 EST ER VIRGIL IAf 1''A akt n 80 II. Il
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-24

~ G9 i3Il3l MnnoEeEtHr, q, IN
a Dear Santa clnus, N an. q title girl
six years old. and 4 am 80 Ing. to- tell, you
what T want, "A doll and carr lago, piano;
cradle. pnTlor suit nuts and candy and
ORANGES ana !; any thing that you like q to
bring her, and ! will tell YOU her name
"a Eula Noultz, ana my number ts ~
HAST Thirteenth Street.
II s.--pear Santa Claus l!s W. try 70
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-24

X Fork Union, Va. III
trunk and n great big ball 81 Some tin
dishes, and somo candy, but I don't want
any but nice candy. Please bring my lit
tle sister one graham m Il rae kcr. beca use
she can't cut good II hillgss
q &, n ri b l1RNICIl ID, BURGESS, IL
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-24

1,ea !. ~ y al IL want you y please to
II .ri,g mo some hand ELS mlts. and
ribb65n to wear On i my hair, a. game. z
pictura book slseIqpinn e aapy
IL ,,int1s v II her, 10 have on iOes, but
Want he To- have OF, GRO iloted baby SOCK 90
" IsWarti i,ei. Is have on q long baby cloak;
want to ble fur. e.oa y, aia .
Il "a nai les and 4 other fireworks, and come
N cardr. ard fruits GHIEsNATfSlllNNs.8
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-24

IN 3s "a Richmond, va.
Old santa ls the q; ( x - an
would write FOR myself and little pro-.
ther Please bring US coaster s y .I a1a
ring apiece some frework n nld so,nd
s NJ brott er raymond is eight. We Will
promise to be good .boyg; .s.,rIi1rrn-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-24

Dear santa cl us.--I am a. lttlo boy
three years old, and would like for
You Vol to bring me a drum, tool-chest, wa,
son With two horses, some some bloeks y 50 y
49, 4 CHARLES II, ( M IsYE,Ii,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-24

Dear santa Claus Please bring me I, ~
gEdreats big doll, with; blue eyes and light
hair and nice baby carrie out /, az
sst AZ ii dial Hes q with painted flowers &oni
them liz \ want az 8 king full OF CANDY:
and nuts, I want = little black Susie, TO
mind my big dol I'VE little ~. .,3n,
5tHss ISA lie BOSCIGs1tS;;
MIR, III "a at ~.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-24

Dear Old Santa. ~ wish you would drop
ana bring ls ne g stos sl all o sisatiss
Work box, table, and table cloth. stove,
furniture, bed, candles, nuts fruits, and
ilre.works. am o little Eli l., t J W q
years old. al ss5SAl ~. ofA y '1@So'
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-24

AZ SSs. Sg Gotham, Fvas
My Dear Santa Claus, --yV you please
bring me doll with golden hal and
tbluo eyes, dressed III bite, and also sott,e
nuts ana candy. and \ to vs.. N IN
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-24

axf
nun and fur TO wen+. to sunda y school.
sct tyf t3nt,nr a Oils II x1fins tire III md my
STOCKING full #Df good hin 81 " the tol,;
sister 13eHs, abblhclts nyedl Ruby Mnggic..
Violet ana bring my ci,,ly bton L l,ei,
whit he J1oii't forget pa
h IFt" Il RAG ID n Ell VA BtyrI TX y no WE'LL. 8
& IA South Laurel Street. n Y 4 n x VI S MI 81 ~
Dear Santa. ~, ain ID soDd u 10 lri tllat
dSit talk much IKE inaifia says StlIdf s,.a
Should Sbc. 9 r lelae scnd Eine u doll. .lnrga
ldlshoss tableylb -d,oar I'd \, ne t d ress on
.tnyrag doll al Broom 81 y eH y esses 4 q
mo- WOULDN'T mind having six dolls.
OH please be ( atre a u send m v denr
gratltlnn Joyncsa something she most most.
Just whit old ladies like} md Uncle y ohm
on sAinisAnll Street don forget INN.
and Auht aIii,ys rhtiae they ioyg me bet
ter than anylyodv III the ,world. p case.
spailorsStoS look like "A t n did " hen. q papil'
Rnsi with tls,8 r. lll my stocking full OF
sandy, hits, ana az Eren big orange.
Don't forget E1sio{ Carter. cause she Is
Sick Don t forge Aunt Jettrile and, her
shIdrsn { fS M FIX ,s M
4 ia South = La rel Street. SiEa iisI;
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-24

Dear Santa Claus.-I am q little girl
me rnes9 4 i littlo doll dressed III long willie
dress aud ono dressed In pink, and " nice NC,
white bed. table Y and II Ten set, nfM ~
little cook stove, and o. plano. and 9 set
littles Chairs FOR my dolls to sit IN, and 9
whole iot Of nice things. Mama ana papa
SAWS i have been q good girl 80 please
don't forget me, RUTH M IiAltttlS,5 i
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-24

s M T II One Place.
& Dear SAINT ave are two tic girls
\ 81 * and three. Mama Is Eoing 70 i * us
sIah" I,hrist1,1ns tree. fySc want q carrla Sc,
-sleiri,. b md &&ball, two dolls dressed S IN
pink, and that is al . . y, s, =. =
$iMCGENE AND ANNA AfAU DE LElBS,j
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-24

chtn0nd VA 80
Dear Santa Claus, --Pl lease bring me q
trim that will run arc und a tract ana,
sleigh and SOME 1,sr, f rTs. g iSr & nc
I'll South BciVld ere street. WA IA
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-24

u Dear san Ia clalls.-I want you bring
mo n IL gon q and 81 tool chest. Plea SO
bring me q doll tssss s. mn II boy, but 31
love babies, 20 lsers, y mas tree @
horn, and lots Of es;; bring Lay lay
II TYYCI2 0N$f Fl TIC HES.SSt
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-24

Il Dear Santa Claus ~ am a. little boy
out mt Ashland and am anxious for you
to bring me a foot -ba a sled and some
~ Az HARRY TO Cd CRAAIER,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-24

81 85lI i;.ii n 3 u Rlcfm ond Va M
My Dear Santa Claus r would like,
very much sif yolI9S ould bring me q I: doll
some ishes for 4 her. wa I'd rob little
sforSlne 10 SIT Il III, d nd hi a game to play
with when, Il can't go out, and please}
don,tsforget my brother X 9Th my dear
,ters. ana my dea II mother, Salny v papa is
,tlcad, R and Il haven't got nybody @ buy
ma a nythi y ICY DAvIS.5fH
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-24

a alooar Santa Clnus--P lease; bring me a.
loekct and chain. some pre- tSs clothes for
blue leggins, glnles5 books, a. blue stock
Ing cap, q wind mi u " double doll SWING,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-24

green doll ,.nd a black II doll, IN orall &C.
apple, grapes, dates and OUTS n =; Z
toes and q tlce.cent knife, and ia!y thing,
else you have to spare. am, ~ 81 4
4 7} a ever, your title & III. vi, Z,
liss MARY AGiNOS ECILR NsT LAN.taf
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-24

Dear Santa Claus Please sbrlng me e
nice dol, RI and a Ugh. set Of dis hes,
watch, and d picture book, and q stove
Please do not forget my sister and pro
Tiers. y Bring me an ything else you want.
Don't forget the number lDn eSl MAJ Ia
shall Street fNIAUO%sOOkAE.S$s
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-24

Dear santa Claus, Please bring me a
horn a hobby horse ~ train, q va " g,on,
and don't forget my. littlo bro Y ctor,.
II s WALKER BRYANT FI1OID.;is
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-24

81 i5 5 Richmond, N:
Ii Dear Santa Claus lease bring me a
pair Of tan leggins. and Il, rug tease lis
don't forget me and some .fre =; Y TX
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-24

u IA N IA 5lg5i r Richmond 3 Va 4i
4 Dear San ia ,laus, = don't want much;
this year. / Will name them now, BABY
cai,d es, cakes, nuts, orange, aPples.
From ENC BRA w lN'TlIl3,
" Chelsea FILL lg3s 81 III /. Il (
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-24

1s$ Dear santa,-I want you toNbrlns mo q
spnirs3Ofi g,trii bpo ts. nuts candy, n flfe-
works. Il AID q VI tito knife. q .
s lil CTEORGT II 81 Az r O13INSON,8
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-24
wagon. ana devil Iii the band. box, and
.fl,Itiy tiiid candy yptrI Dvihg fflcrdsls
sXptE, JXifss I'll M, !Qli 4, !.
AlsT 48Randoiph& Street NJ y vi g9i .Ss
4 r. s. lease bril- mo q pair OF 81 ives.

Az Z Y t igS M VIZ M Pet erEburg, Va
55 1onar9 Santa ICin,s,- II am &c III tile gil
eieven ysArs ot ags. al,d would I, i .1n,
iprettyS doll. d s,ed room ,aet ard a din.
1ng-foohi q t,arllDr \, yet g, /; "
a8tHtie8 tub wItltSh little doll in q .lild
has ID bucket Oh lt,S " nico stove, games.
fire. rorka Al FRUIT, nut 8, candy, and an "
tlliig else WIZ ,,,, I, \, I, Y, !. 4,
ssS 5isl s3Sa s.ss' SSs5 Potersburg, Van
4 Dear 5ahtn Claus, Please bring mo a
Iswingltg, iiDr5cli q sS tncrry-go round, "a q
clown on a. tta a horse goiny aSou w,
III lliprn,t ,Lphnese FALCON ulltd
some c.works, Be sure to bring mo some
nuts ~ B az Bill
y n IS; Il Z. South Boston Va.
Santa Claus pleas 4 g., bring 81 me ne,
lfsctloherles. and 1wlll be q good boy Y I,
5l&llg & 35ts SNy LL1l1 fI1CKS.A
Richmond, va.
.i$S Dear r! san Claus ~ have boon "a NICE
3Sx.pt Il ~ ryl
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ga RchInOn ,SV a. st
4 Dear Santa Claus, ~ am m OF going 70
baby, a table, a. carria &c, a pref y pic;
5turc book, and a nice lot Of Ca nd and.
nuts SG I II am threeisnnd 8ione-hal f!.years
old .39 4I)OROTIIY4S HORES6DlCSh
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-11-02
!. VANCAMP CHATTER.
@-@-@-@-@-@-@-@

~ ~ !" ~ ~
VanCamp, Nov. 2.-Levi Ank-
rom of Kidwell, passed through
this city en- route to New Mar
tinsville on business today.
Halloween was very quiet in
this part of the county.
Jacob Ruble is staying at John
G. Hddy's at the present writ
ing.
Miss Luna Workman was call
ing on friends at Kidwell Satur-
day and Sunday.
Everybody should attend the
Democratic speaking at Willow
Fork school house Friday night.
Lawrence Reymann of Wheeling,
will speak on tax reform.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. E. Fuchs Wis
tied the latter's parents at Purs-
ley Sunday.
Miss Arbie Ankrom of Kid
we'll, and her cousin, from Mis-
souri,, are visiting friends and rel
atives on Paden Fork.
H. E. VanCamp was in Sisters
vile one day last week on bust
ness.
Jacob Ruble and S. E. Watkins
attended the COrnwell meeting at
Middleborune last week.
Butler Evans will depart for
Florida in the course of few
days for the benefit of his health
w. E. Kirchner, candidate for
Sheriff on the Democratic ticket,
was in this section Tuesday look
ing after his political fences
which seem to be in a very fine
condition to win.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-11-02
The Early Circus.

Leaving out Of count the great cir
fuses Of Rome and Antioch and coming
down to something Of modern times.
the first circus in England was on q
footpath known as Halfpenny Hatch
In the Waterloo road, London. There
in ITO. Astley's first performance was
given, with the aid Of drum, two flies
and one clown. A charge Of sixpence
was made for the front standing places.
There was no building and not even a
tent, but merely ring Of ropes ano
stakes. Primitive as were the arrange.
ments Ashley soon attracted good au.
diences and was able to add to his
programme conjuring, transparencies
vaulting and tumbling. with displays
Of fireworks. In course Of time he was
able to hire an inclosed ground and
erected seats under a substantial roof
He called the place Astley's Amph
'heater Riding house.
Short Ris bod.
Caller-Mr. Sharpe. l have come Il
ask your advice as to the quickest way
to be relieved from my debts?
Lawyer thinking for a moment Of
something else) - Pay them. - Chicago
Tribune.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-11-02

The Republican bosses are
working in Lincoln district this
week. All disgruntled Republi-
cans must now fall in line and
vote the Red Ticket straight or
forever get out of the party. But
the work is not progressing very
well. A great number Of voters
think here that they might as well
be kicked out Of the party as to
stay in and follow along after a
few men to get what crumbs they
choose to let them have. The vo-
tiers think they have been
faithful a long time and
all they have received 50
far is many promises and the
pleasure of seeing the other fel-
lows get the offices. They are 60
inc to have a change here Tues
day next.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-11-02
A Clever Retort.

Leonard Bacon, who was one of
the best known theologians in New
England a quarter of century ago,
was attending conference in one
of the New England cities and some
assertions he made in his address
were vehemently objected to by q
member of the opposition. why
he expostulated, 81 never heard G.
such thing in all my life" "Mr.
Moderator" reioined Bacon calmly,
81 cannot allow my opponents igno-
tance, however vast. to Offset m!
knowledge, however small. Chi
cago News.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-11-02

w. E. Kirchner has made an
active and clean canvas for Sher-
tiff. He has not said a single mean
thing about his opponents. He
has not stopped moment to re-
ply to the attacks which have
been made upon him by his oppo-
nents in politics. He has gone
along in a quiet, even, decent, re-
spectacle way, attending to his
own business, telling the people
the truth, making no promises to
any clan, clique. ring or boss, and
when he is elected next week all
he will have to do will be to fill
the Office of Sheriff. He is the
right man for the office.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-11-02

1t is reported that Charley Car
ter, the distinguished colored Re-
publican leader in this city, has
positively decided to refuse to be
led around by the nose any
longer by the bosses. It's sad for
brethren to fall out, and we have
to stop and weep. After we fully
recover from our weep we will
tell our readers the whole of this
sad story of the fight among these
distinguished political brethren.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-11-02

The bosses have issued their
mandate that Squire Lowther is
to be defeated next week for JUS
tice. The charge against this
faithful officer and lifelong Re-
publican is, he failed to discharge
a Republican according to the or
ders of the leaders, hence, he is to
be defeated. It's a serious crime
here to disobey orders from high
quarters in the Republican ranks.
You must fall down and worship
the leaders or get out of office.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-11-02

We hope before the campaign
closes the Republican australian
ballot County Executive commit
tee will have our friend, o. W.
o. Hardman speak in this city, his
subject to be: "What I Know
About Indicting Transfers" 1t
would be interesting.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-11-02

1t is now reported that John I'll
Tippins is supporting Ben Shrl'
yer for Sheriff, in consideration
of which support Tippins is to
be Shriver's deputy if he is
elected. We are also Informed
that this makes the 44th deputy
that has already been appointed.
Tippins has the same chance OF
being a deputy as we have OF
being the Gar of Russia. Tip
pins is being made a "gump" OF
by the bosses. If he can't see it
now he will later on.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-11-02

S. G.. Pyle is working night
and day for Ben Shriver for Sher-
Tiff. He can afford to do so. Ben
is to deposit with Stephan s
bank, hence, Stephen loves Ben.
We don't blame Steve at all; it
pays him to do this. But how
about the other voters Steve is
working with? What do they get?
They get cleft"
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-11-02

the new tax laws while Thorn is
pledged to vote in January to re-
peal the laws that will bankrupt
the farmer and business man.
Don't forget to do this.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-11-02

If you want an honest, compe-
tent, temperate, efficient Prosecut-
ing Attorney in this county vote
for G. B. Riggle for that office.
He is an honest attorney and no
boss runs him.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-11-02

The issue to be decided Tues
day is, "Who owns the Republi-
can party in this county-the Re-
publican voters or the bosses. "
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-11-02

Vote right Tuesday. Vote early.
See that your neighbors vote. But
if you know of an illegal voter in
any party see to it that he does
not vote.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-11-02

Remember to scratch Il. P.
Hills name Tuesday and write
under it Hugh Thorn. Hill voted
for every tax law we have under
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-11-02
She Had Him.

He-Carrie. l believe you think I'm
fool
She-And yet you say I'm always In
the wrong. Boston Transcript.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-09-16
KILLED BY A TRAIN.
Patrick Kinney Meets With Fatal Ac
cident at Dewitt,

CIOenI at OSWIIIs
Special to Times Republican.
Dewitt, Sept 16.-Patrick Kinney.
a mechanic employed in the signal
service of the Chicago & Northwestern
railway at this place, was struck by a
switch engine at $3.50 o'clock yesterday
morning, and received fatal injuries
from which he died a few moments la
ter. His death was accidental, and
1t is highly probable that no blame will
be attached to the railroad company.
The county coroner has been notified.
and an inquest over the remains will
be held as soon as arrangements can
be made.
At the time when the accident oc-
Cured, Mr.. Kinney was stepping on,
Of the way of special excursion train
which was pulling into the depot on
the east bound track AS he did so
he failed to notice that a switch en-
CINE was backing up on the wes,
bound track, and before warning could
be given, he was run down and crush
ed beneath the wheels. Kindly as
sistance was at once offered, but be
ney had passed away.
Mr.. Kinney has been in the employ
of the Northwestern for the past TWEEN
ty-five years, and was trusted an
valued employee. He leaves in his i'm
mediate family to mourn his loss, hi
wife, four daughters. Jennie, Nell
Mary and Ann, and four sons, Patrick
Samuel, Francis and Leo. Three o
the daughters are married and do no
reside here, but all have been notiTeF
and will arrive to attend the funeral
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-09-16
Fellow Named Nate Thompson
Gets a Good Dose of
Warm Lead
DEPREDATIoNs WE'RE MANY
Farmers in the Vicinity of Cottage,
Hardin County, Organized a Vigil
lance Committee and One Succeeds
in Baasne Thief-Latter Had Fifty
Chickens in Sacks, When Caught.
Special to Tim-s-Repunlican.

Special to Times-Repuplican.
Eldora, Sept 16.-Hot shot is what
, Nate Thompson, chicken thief and
we'll known character of Hardin coun-
ty, got Tuesday night, while robbing
the chicken house of Mr. N. e. Smith,
west of Cottage.
Thompson and three others have done
big business stealing chickens in the
vicinity of Cottage. One farmer lost
ninety geese, another lost three hum
dred chickens and many others lost
heavily Finally the farmers organic
ed a vigilance committee and have been
on the watch. Tuesday night Mr..
Smith heard his dog barking and dis
covered someone in his chicken house.
He waited quietly outside with his
shotgun, until a man came out with a
sack in each hand, and started for a
wagon hitChed r.ea1 by. When he got
a suitable distance away MIR. Smith
plugged his legs full Of shot. The thief
dropped the chickens, threw up his
hands and yelled: I'm killed, I'm kill
ed" The thief proved to be Nate
Thompson. He had got away with
about fifty of Mr.. Smiths chickens, but
he is at present in the care OF the doc
tor at Cottage where it is believed the
authorities will keep an eye on him.
Thompson has already done time and
richly deserves more than he got if all
reports are true.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-09-16
Otis Finnemore, the son mistaking the

Otis Finnemore, the son mistaklng 'hs'
father for a burglar.
EARLY Sunday morning Otis flA-ne-
more was awakened by a noise at 'he
kitchen door and thought some one
was trying to gain an entrance. 1'e
Immediately went to his fathers Sleep
ing room aroused him and said ne pc
lieved burglars were about the place.
and he was going to be ready Tor any
one who came in, whereupon he Went
to corner of the same room, secured
the shotgun and put in two shells. Be
ing drowsy, he did not notice his father
who slipped out of bed and went INTO
the kitchen, to ascertain If there were
any one proving about the house.
In a few minutes Mr.. Finnemore re-
turned to the bedroom, and when he
reached the door he was noticed by
his son, who by this time had f1nshea
loading the gun and was waiting TO
see If anyone was going to enter the
house. The room was dark, and when
Otis saw the outlines of a person IN
the doorway he Immediately threw up
the gun and shot, being only about five
feet from the figure. The load entered
the left breast terribly decorating that
part of the body and killing Mr.. Fin
nenore instantly.