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The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1904-06-03
Death Of Mrs. Rucker.

Mrs. Mary a Ruckcr, widow Of the
late Rev, Alvin Ruckcr, died at her
home in Pennington Sunday morning,
May 80, 1904, of paralysis, aged 81
years, months and ~ days MIS-.
Fucker was bern near Wavcrly, IIum-
phrcy county. Tenn, January TO-,
1913. She was a daughter Of Green
and Mary (llampton) Primm, was n
relative Of General Wade Hampton of
South Carolina, aud her grand. father
was n Southern Methodist minister
Her first husband was William Ellis
After his death she married Thos +.
Reeves, and surviving him she was
married to Rev Alvin Ruckcr Of Farm
lngton May /, 1888, At the old Plant
crS Hotel in st. Louis, nephew of Mr..
Rucker, Rev +. NJ Estcrbrook, per
forming the ceremony. Mrs. Ruckor
leaves four children, Sandy Ellis of
Wavcrly, Tenn. Mrs Thomas Whclcn
of ncnr Pennington, Alvin Ruckcr. Jr. +,
and Mrs Charles johnson of Wash
ington, d. d.
Mrs. Fucker had been partially
paralyzcd for two or three years, hay
ing had several strokes, but she was
able to be about and attend to little
household cares She was stricken
again last Saturday evening and died
the following morning. Mrs, Rueker
was a member of the Southern Mctho-
dist Church, II woman of kindly dispo-
silion, good ncighbor, faithful wife
and devoted and loving mother. To
her bercavod sons and daughters We
extend our sincere sympathy.
The funeral took place from The
Richardson Hotel Thursday afternoon,
being deferred until the arrival of hcl
son, Mr.. Ellis, from Tennessee, and
her daughter, Mrs. Johnson, from
Washington City.
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1904-06-03
JUDGE HIGHLEY BADLY HURT,
Walks Of Porch In His Sleep-Spine
Injured and Lower Extremeties
ParaIyzed

Former County Judge John W,
ilighley OF Desloge, who was here at.
tending court rs witness, met with q
very serious accident last Tuesday
morning He was stopping with N.
A. Buchanan, in the southeastern par,
oi town, and about daybrcak got up
in his sleep, stepped through n window
Of his room on the second floor out
onto the porch and walked off His
head struck n stone step, making an
ugly scalp wound, and his spine was
injured, resulting in the paralysis of
his lower body He was taken home
Wednesday morning, since which time
we have not heard Of his condition;
but his injuries are serious and may
prove permanent.
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1904-06-03
l0UGHB0R0 ITEMS

W. +. Blankcnship was in Farm
ington one day last week
Mrs Amelia BIankcnshp spent q
short time in Elyms last Wednesday,
Mr.. Ellis Mcfarland Of Gumbo visit
cd relatives here the fist of the week
MI, Albert Kendall and family were
guests OF relatives near Bismarck Sun
day
Mr.. |. +. Robinson from near Doe
Run was here a couple of days last
week
Born, Sunday, May 20, to the wife
of Ed Cox of near Doe Run Junction,
daughter.
Misses Cynthia Grnncr and Maggie
johnson Of Doc Run visited friends at
this place last Thursday and Friday.
Mr. Frank Matkin, who has been
visiting his sisters, Mcsdamcs Wallon
and Ritter, the past week has returned
to his home in Pennington.
Mrs Minla Kendall and Master War
rem, accompanied by Miss Lillio Icatcs,
spent last Friday with Mr., and Mrs.
Irwin Garrct near Bismarck.
Mrs. Gusla Alexander and little
daughter of Dcslogc spent several day.
here the past week with the families o
VIM Ritter, Sr., Mrs. Ducinda Waller
and VIM Ritter, Jr.
At meeting of the Elvins Schoo
Board on Monday of last week Mrs
Amelia Blankcnship of this place was
by unanimous vote, elected to n pc
sition as teacher in the West Elvin
school for term of eight months n
$40 per month.
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1904-06-03
Narrow EsCapa From Inquiry.

Yesterday about noon, George Cloud
Of Flat River and his little son, Lester,
had a narrow escape from serious in
jury Mr. Cloud had come over to
see his wife, who is patient Mt the
Sanitarium. He aud his little boy
were driving down town in buggy,
when n loud clap Of thunder frightened
the horse and he started to run. In
rounding n corner the buggy was near
" upset and Mr.. Cloud was thrown
out lie held on to the rcins and was
dragged some distance, when the lines
were jcfkcd from his hand His little
boy held on to the seat, while the
frightened animal ran down Liberty
street turning the corner at the St.
Francois Hotel aud on to Mayherry 4
Ilighlcy's livery stable, when it stop
ped. The brave little fellow held on
to the seat until the horse was stopped,
fortunately unhurt Mr.. Cloud was
considerably bruised and skinned up
from being dragged on the ground.
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1904-06-03
HARRINGTON ShsIIaRiUM NOTES

Rev and Mrs. T. V. Lamb. Mrs
Williams, Mrs. Merrill and Miss De,
Grant of Flat River were visitors At the
Pennington Sanitarium this week.
The patients ut the Sanitarium have
been well remembered with roses and
flowers the last two weeks, Mrs hut.
terrified, Mrs George Daglsh, Mrs
Perry Mccormack, Mrs. Black and
Mrs. Wade were among the donors.
Through the kindness Of Miss Eisrn-
berg the patients had the pleasure
last Sunday afternoon to listen to II
little program Of selections by Master
Johnny Robinson. These favor, nrc
always appreciated 10y the Sanilarium
people and we hope the musical talent
will continue to remember the shut ins
in our Sanitarium.
Rev j S. Moraclc led the prayer
service nj the Pennington Snnilnrium
last Sunday afternoon He read the
?ith Psalm for the scripture lesson and
spoke very imprcssivcly on Goods
Ownership Of the World - His dis.
course was grrnIly enjoyed by all pres.
Gnt
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1904-06-03
SALEM NEIGHB0RH0OD

Mrs ii Johnson is cnnyalcsCcnt,
sam Cunningham is reported sick
with measles.
Little Dora Schrnm has been sick
the past week.
Mrs. Robert Starks spent Tuesday
with Mrs. Lee bennett
Mrs George Straughan of St Louis
is here visiting relatives
Robert Whelen of st. Louis was in
this vicinity last Tuesday.
Little Iva Brewer spent Saturday
with her aunt, Mrs j X. Brewer,
MIR. and Mrs. A. l.. Cunningham
visited relatives nj Flat River Sunday
MIR and Mrs. Thomas Counts spent
Saturday night with relatives near Doe
Run.
Several of our people attended the
burial of Mrs. Wholqo in Pennington
Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jackson Edwards
made business trip 10 Flat River
Thursday.
Mr.. Ruiord Glyspic is here from
Kentucky, the guest of Mr.. and Mrs.
Clcll Beatty.
Mr.. and Mrs Odic Williams and
Miss Maudc Williams visited at Hazel
Run Sunday
Marvin Krciger of Pennington spent
some days here last week as the guest
of George Young
Miss Bertha Bradley of Pennington
came out Tuesday to visit her sister,
Mrs. Philip Thomure.
Rumor has it that Joe Bradley and
Miss Zicgler of Ste, Gencvievo were
married a few days ago.
Mrs. Ed Brewer and daughter, Iva,
were guests of Mcsdames John Doss
and 81 johnson Monday,
Vernon Logan and sister, Miss DOVE,
and Uncle Rob't Hill were visitors of
the writer's family Sunday,
Mr.. and Mrs. James X. Brewer spent,
Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Ed Edwards
and daughter, Miss Mary.
Mrs Luther Bradley and children of
Flat River are here visiting relatives,
before going to st. Louis to live.
MIR. and Mrs. Ed Brewer and daugh-
ter, Iva, were guests Of Mrs Brewers
mother, Mrs. Mary Slraughan, Sun
day,
Mrs. James Straughan celebrated
her birthday Tuesday, several being
present All enjoyed the day i'm
mensely.
| Mr.. and Mrs. Marvin Young Of st
Louis and Mr.. and Mrs. Kreigcr OF
Pennington were Sunday guests of Mr..
and Mrs. Henry Young and family.
| Mr.. A. NJ. Doss is anticipating al
excursion trip to Ste. Genevicvc fo
Salem Sunday School. That just suit
us, and thanks to Mr.. Doss for the pro
posai,
Children's Day services will be hel'
at Oakland Church next Sunday, an
every one ia cordially invited to com
, out and have pleasant time with th
little folks and make the old worl
better by having lived in it for on
day. OPAL,
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1904-06-03
Notice..

| have opened marble shop in The
Rnckcr building just across tn street
from Adam NridrIt', undertaking
Establishment, and am rcnd, 10 do all
kind of cemetery work, aud would br
pleased TO have the patronage OF the
people. guarantee all my work tt
be first class in every respect and tc
give satisfaction. | do my own work,
and by this means you can readily see
that am enabled to sell monument.
cheaper than those who are not me.
chanics but who are compelled 10 hire
all or greater part Of their work
done.
This enables me to give the pur.
chaser the profit That those in bushes,
who are not mechanics would have IL
have.
Respectfully,
S f. WAUGH
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1904-06-03

At the annual election of Farming.
ton lodge No 1872 A F. q A. NJ.
held on May -, 1904, the following
officers were elected Ed. lIcndcr.
son, W. M W II, IIouchings, S
W; j S Clay, j. W, and j. T.
Cover, Secretary.
Among the new book, received al
the Iabard Inn last saturday are the
Lions Of the Lord Heat OF Rome,
Cherry, Col. Carriers Christmas,
McItlc OF the Pasture, Things that
nrc Caesars, Dr. Iayandcl's People
and The Shrrrods.
George Carton graduated from Fay.
cite Central College nt the commence
mcnt of that institution last Wcdncs.
day with the degree a b George j,
a young man of excellent habits and
deserving OF the success IN life which
wc hope lie, before him
Mrs George NJ Wilson and Mis-,
Mary are attending the Worlds Far
thi, week. Dubart Wilson l. campcd
on the grounds with the Culver Cadet,
and Alcck Wilson will hc there the
ntlcr part OF the week with the cndct,
from the Alton Military school.
Mis- Blanche Ferguson OF 81 Lou.
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1904-06-03
Death OF Lucien Thomure

Mr.. LuCiru Thomurc Of Bonnie TGrrc,
one OF the connty's old and highly re.
spcGtcd citizens, died last Friday, the
21th uIt. He was trusted cmployc
Of the st Joseph Lead Co., having
been with them fot many years in re-.
,pOnsibIc positions His funeral took
place from the Catholic Church at
B0nuc Tcrrc last SUNDAY, and floral
and other tributes of respect were paid
him by the company and other friends
who held him IN high esteem Dr,
and Mrs o. a Smith, MIR. and Mrs.
G.. W Grover and Mcssrs. John IS
llighlcy and J F. Flowers from this
place attended the funeral.
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1904-06-03
Circuit Court Criminal Proceedings

Mary Dobbs, charged with inianti-
eide, trial by jury and jury failed to
agree.
c. c. Hand, keeping gambling
house, appeal from J p; motion dc,
murring to appeal sustained; similar
motion prevailed in case against Hand
tor selling liquor on Sunday.
George Wiggcr and Clarence Wig
ger, charged with arson; dismissed by
State. George Wiggcr ronrrcslcd on
information and placed under ~ 900
bond
Bert Wiggcr, bribery; filled bond
for - 900.
Mat ForShec and Lee Willis, both
charged with rape; continued for want
of time to try.
George Gordon, perjury; trial sci,
for June II
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1904-06-03
FINE STRAW ERRlES.
ST Francois County Demonstrated to be
Good Field for Their Cultivation.

Mr. Bu,terfeld, proprietor Of thu
Pennington Nurseries, and Mr.. Aus
tin Albaugh shipped n number of crato'
of straw bcrries to the Worlds Fair las
Monday to show what St Francois
county is doing in the way Of cullivat'
ing this popular fruit. They we're fine
specimens, and especially one crate OF
the Bismarck variety sent by MIR. Al
baugh, the plants of which we're OBJ
tanned from the Pennington Nurser-
les. They were Of large, Uniform size,
and would measure from . TO 4 y
inches in circumference. The Cole Il
Nixon Mercantile Company have our
thanks for box of berries grown by
Mr. Albaugh which measured from 3
to 3 y inches.
Tho berries shipped from the Farm
inglon Nurseries, Mr.. Buttcrlicld tells
US, were FROM the fourth crop, the
plants from which they we're picked
having had no cultivation since the
first year except moving of the vines
after the berries were picked each year.
He has about fifty varieties which he
has been growing in an experimental
way, aud finds that about eight or ten
Of them seem to be at home in this soil
and do exceedingly we'll.
More interest is being taken in the
cultivation of Strawberries in st. Fran
co.'s county, ms il has been practically
be obtained and that this popular berry
can be grown here for commercial
purposes with profit We look for
them to be grown and shipped in large
quantities from this county next year
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1904-06-03

men Of good habits, bright, alert and
hard students, and the promise OF n
bright and successful future lies before
them. They are the sort who bid fair
to take advantage of the opportunities
presented them, and have many friends
who will he glad to see them rise to
honor aud distinction in their choscu
profession
They left Columbia Wednesday
evening with other, of the 1904 law
cla,, tor jefferson City, where they
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1904-06-03
Two Promising Young Lawyers.

Two Of Pennington, energetic and
StudiouS young men graduated from
the law department Of the Missouri
State University last Wednesday morn.
ing-John Alfred Doughty, son of
Postmaster Mark l.. Doughty, and
Joseph Lindsey IIaw, il, son of Dir.
j. l.. llaw They are both young
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1904-06-03
Attention Neighbors.

All members OF Camp 2GI7 NJ. W.
OF A. and also Royal Ncighbors Of
Snow Camp No. 1856 are hereby re.
qucsted to be at the Woodmcn Hal
June 9th, 1904, ut l O'Clock p. m. tc
observe memorial day, and bring n,
many flowers as possible. A suitable
program has been arranged for the oc
casion. Remember our deceased
neighbors MS you wish to be remem
bcred.
w l.. SACKMAoS,
ID. G.. MCCOY Clerk 26l7
Venerable Council.
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1904-06-03
MCCaryer Trial Set for June IS.

When the murder case of q. I. Me
Carver was called Tuesday, he was
reported sick, aud his attending phySi-
clan was summoned aud appeared be-
fore Judge Davis Yesterday morning
and testified to the fact The defend
ant has something like appendicitis
The case was therefore passed aud the
trial set for June 18th.
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1904-06-03

BUY drug OF Lnakman.
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On"n.madr shoes Al ''''/'| -
frr,h vegetable, every morning Ut
Klein -.
Strawberries at A !. Orirn fresh
every "N.
Elm" Mason Is home from 'rhooI
ior the vacation.
Nit. Jacob bay oi owl Creek NIrln-
ty wa, ia town saturday
Fran. r,r,rr j.. home from the State
University for the vacation
u,. - "a rucccL and children arc
,,-,,;o,. ,,r,,i,c..,r :, Inui.
You will always ind full line of be-
best make Of Shoes at llolzog's.
,,, r.,.., p,,.. u.n.
viii visit 81. Louis friends tins week
ui.. Ann, pcrhlr. viii visit Nil,
,.,,i, roru.,,. .c,croI d,y. This wcrk
Scam. r..,, ., .r,nr,,,,o Er i.
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San.
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Biz Line of Spring Clothing Mt the
Pennington Mercantile Company :,
"h" l'''o'S NV ''"'' '"'' WV
For Srle-A latest model McCor.
mick Kinder, hut lutte used. vii be
sold chcap Address T.. 0. box 23j.
az. A. ,,h,r, and ,ro,hor E,.
,,n ,i,i, ,ooi t,r Cor,,,h,o IN
attend the summer schooi of the State
University.
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course III ''' '"E'"''''"s wy nv" Wv
VI '"' ''"'o ''o''"'' - "'"'' ~
Df FRANK h. heIth oi iio'pNa' 40
was IN st, LOUIS TN week attend
ing convention OF the snporlhtehu'
cnts OF insane asylnmS'
Kahn toook 22 views of Kcnnc,t
and informs Ms Tint hc took orders for
4oo while there and for 400 moro on
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1904-06-03

Ills that come from Summers Heat
A mother need not fear to greet,
When with ''rEETnINA" she's supplied,
No Ills with baby need abide.
"TEETHINAn aids Digestion, Rcgu-
lates the Bowels, and costs only %
cents at Druggists, or mail 25 cents tc
Dr. C j Moffctt, St. Louis, Mo.
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1904-06-03
Rooms for Worlds Fair Visitor S

Private family, pleasant rooms, cal
lines to all parts Of the city Rates
20 cents to 81 90 each per day FoI
particulars address
Mrs AMHuE HARDY MusTRAIN,
$500 Caroline ST
st Louis, Mo.
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1904-06-03
COUNTY OFFICERS.
COURTS

Cmcrr LuuRr II 4 Anthony, Judg"
srcund Mondays IA hnl Nwri ana SO
Nrnih"T.
COUNTY CorHr- Firs, Mondays IN fchrun
., May august AMI November
pEuu,fr ,rrRr second Mondays In Jan
mry, AprlI. JuN nu1 prtnn"
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1904-06-03
N. R. GB. ]. Fair Rates to St louis

The NJ K. n Il. 7 Hallway will sell
ronnd-trip tickets during the Worlds
Fair from Rock Spllng to ST. Louis
aud return for 80 10 Ticket, good
for fifteen days from date of sale.
Tickets on sale Mt Rock Spring station.
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1904-06-03
CARLETON COMMENCEMENT.
Successful Closing Of the fitty.FIrst
Year OF this Popular Educational
institution

the iifty-irst year Of It's evcntful exist.
cnce with the largest enrolment for
the yea. of any for the past ten years,
and with inquiries that promise even a
more prosperous year to follow
The commencement proper took
place Wednesday morning at the South.
Crn Methodist Church, when the fol-
lowing program was observed
| Invocation ............ BY Or Crow.
| Essay ............. ........ Miss Susie Cray.
! Grafton ......... ........J l., Stickncv,
H., Mrs McraClc
''"'' Mrs Mccormack
! Raccaaurcatc Address .....,..... ..... ........
Rev II. l.. Stoves Of St Louis
The graduates were Miss Susie Gay
of Winona, Mo, degree OF u. $. in
the scientific course; j T.. Stickncy OF
Eldon, Mo, degree Of h. Z. in normal
department, aud the following in the
commercial department Miss llor-
tense Dalton, Miss Carrie Spradliug,
Clarence Cunningham, e I. Mellow
eli, j. K. Murphy, Arthur Humphrey,
Fred Gicrsc, Edward karsch. Nugcnt
Thompson, George + Hopkins and
William Seller.
Miss Susie Gray won both the schol.
arship medal presented by Morris Bros
and the prize IN the clocu,ionary con
test
Friday night the annual Ir.a'y m
tcrlninmcnt, consisting uf orauon,, e..
says, reading, vocal and instrumental
music, wa, enjoyed by a large au-
dlcncc, and those taking part in the
program acquitted themselves with
credit
The baccalaurratc sermon was de-
Iivcrcd by Rev Fred ". simpson, pas.
tor Of Bowman NJ l. Church, st
Louis, ut the Presbyterian Church sun
day morning
Monday night the annua lecture
before the literary society was delivered
by Dr J." II. Dorchester of Lindcll
Avenue " T. Church. 81. Louis, who
took iuI hI subject "progrcss The
addrc~, was ma~lcrtcriu production
and was highly enjoyed by nm apprc.
Cialiyc audience
Tuesday night was devoted to An
clUcntipnary contest for prize, which |
WA, participated IN by Miss Susie Gray,
Miss Eunrc Fnrrs, Clement Watts, |
Robert Schwccr aud Jesse LIMA. They |
all showed good expression and voice
culture, and won npplau'cs from m
attentive audience. Miss Gray was
awarded the prlho.
The Board OF Trustees met Tuesday |
morning aud reelected Or. J : Mcr-
acc president. Miss johnson, a gradu- |
ate oi Chicago | University, professor of
language Prof NnnDcycutcr Of Au-
rura, Mo, musical instructor, and
Prof lIopku, teacher OF the business
department. Provision for other mem |
bcrs Of the faculty will be made later
on.
President McracIc aud the faculty |
desire to express thank, to the prcsby-
trrlnn congregation for the use Of their
church Sunday morning on the occa-
sion of the preaching of the bacralaure-
ate sermon, aud to the choir; also to |
the congregation of the NJ T., Church,
South, for the use of their church for |
commencement exercise, Wednesday !
morning
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UNIVERSAL OINTMENT

Is guaranteed to cure piles, letter,
eczema, nasal catarrh, pimpIcs, sores
and crnptions Of any kind Zoe per
box. Manufactured solely by
+ NJ. LhAKMAN, Druggist,
Pennington, Mo
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OUR MOTTO /:

The most goods for the least money.
PENNINGTON MERCANTILE Co.
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Dry salt meat sac per pound II
Klein's.
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II goods are not as represented you
can get your money back.
FARMINGToN MERCANTILE Co.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1904-04-30

D Dozen Duck Wash Skirts,
nicely made, full size, per-
fe t fl t t in G; w h i tie,
black, navy and blue.
Today and Monday .G7o
only .VIG
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125 S. Main Street.

whom the leading spirit was a man named
Bidwell-went to England with a s,ibstan-
tial capital with the express intention of
committing huge frauds. BY judcious in
vestment they obtained genuine bills
which had emanated from the great CITY
houses, and with these as copies they
forged many others so skillfuly that the
attempt at fraud was never suspected
forged bill, however. payable three
months at sight" did not by an error.
bear the date Of the sighting" and in
order that this might be remeded, a
clerk was sent to Messrs Bydenstein, on
whom the bill was drawn. They. of
course. repudiated the bill, and by this
trihing carelessness what would have
been one of the most gigantic fr1tids ever
attempted was exploded. Bidwell and his
confederates received pinal servitude for
life.
Almost any great financial concern can
be madesor marred al the will Of the Di-
rectors of the Bank of England
On the 10th of May, 1866. the great
house of Overend & Quincy applied TO
the bank for the loan of ei0e,010 The
Directors. after consideration, refused to
grant the request. and at half=past 8 in
the afternoon the great house closed its
doors. Then followed the greatest finan-
cial panic ever known. Several banks
were drained of their ready money and
many others had to followe Averend &
Gurney into bankruptcy Philadelphia