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The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-05-06

Chas. Layman was married In
Ironton recently TO Miss Ella
Jones, daughter OF John I, Jones
They have gone to housekeeping
there. Mr.. Layman Is a very sue
cessful salesman for a music
house, and bears good reputation
The bride Is we'll known In this
vicinity aud very popular In her
circle OF friends.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-05-06
A Few Timely Remarks.

New lire OF gold and Allied watch
cases just in at Conley's store.
Full line OF movements, from the
cheapest TO the 2l-jeweled. We
can ut you out with any size or
grade in any combination Of case
and movement, Every thing
guaranteed Ms represented.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-05-06

Miss Alice Peters, who LETT here
Monday OF last week for Findlay,
Ohio, had a narrow escape In Q
wreck on the N, 4 w. near Circle
VILE. One man was killed and
several injured. Miss Peters re-.
ceived a few bruises, but was not
serlously hurt.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-05-06

A called meeting of the women's
Missionary Society Of the M. +. u
IS. will meet with Mrs, John u
Burns Tuesday May 10th, at 2 ;SO
p. IN. A full attendance OF the
members is earnestly requested, as
business Of Importance Is to Dc
considered and acted upon.
Mrs. +. r. d. Wallace, Sec'ty
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-05-06

A great deal OF timber passed
down Big Sandy during the last
seven or eight days. The rise did
not reach the headwaters OF the
river, and only a few OF the creeks
sent out the timber that has been
awaiting water. Several steam
boats reached Pikeyille. Thu
water was worth thousands o
dollars TO the valley.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-05-06

Mr.. John II. Lyon, travelling
salesman for Smith-Blscoe Shoe
Co, OF Lynchburg, was called to
his home at Abingdon, Va, last
week by a telegram announcing
| tho serious illness OF his father
Mr.. Lyons many friends will re-
greet to learn this, and hope for his
fathers speedy recover.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-05-06
New Matchmaker and Optician.

A first-class matchmaker, jewell
or, engraver and optIcian has been
engaged for Conley's store and lie
due to arrive here In few days.
He is the highest salarled and best
recommended OF any matchmaker
that has yet been here. He is mar
ried, and expects to remain with
this position permanently. Save
your work for him.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-05-06

Invitations are out to the we'd
ding OF Jacob Ezralsky, proprietor
of the Louisa Bargain Store, ana
Miss Lille Cohen, OF Cincinnati,
which is to take place at the brides
home on May 10Th. They VIII
come to Louisa few days later,
and will 90 to housekeeping as
soon as a residence can be pro-
cured.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-05-06

Buy your shoes at shoe store
and your clothing at Il clothing
store. In other words, buy them
from Shipman \ Ragland, the
specialists In shoes, clothing and
gents furnishings.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-05-06

Mrs. r. q. Mcclure and daughter
lean viii arrive at Louisa about
June LIST to visit relatives. They
are now at Sante Fc, N. M. visit
ing Mrs. Mauger, daughter OF
Mrs. Mcclure.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-05-06

DR.. NJ. q. Watson went to Wash
lngton Tuesday to testify In behalf
OF the government In tho case
against Barrett, OF Baltimore, who
formerly held high position In
the POstOflico department Barre;
ls said to have made a large sun
OF money by exactlng fees "on thu
slder TOT illegal iavors. He will
probably get a heavy sentence.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-05-06

Hon. q. W. Castle, OF Washing
ton, WAS here this week on his way
to Johnson county to look after
some land interests of John q,
Carlisle. Mr.. Castle has decided
10 return TO Louisa and resume
the practice OF law. He VIII come
about July Isl, as that is the time
at which he will get possession o.
his residence here. Mr.. Castle
formerly enjoyed a good practice
aud will doubtless do 81 in thu
future.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-05-06
Notice.

Always look for the flrst-class
watch maker located at g. V. Bur-
toms store, Lock ave., Louisa, KY
All work done on positive guar
antee. u years experienced work
man. Horny Young, jeweler'
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-05-06

t. s. Salyer has begun the erect
ion of a new dwelling on one OF the
lots purchased Of D. ], Burchett'
Tom has built more houses In
Louisa than any one else, with one
or two possible exceptions.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-05-06

Drs. Bromley and York have
rented the room adjoining their
Office and will occupy both. The
rooms are being painted and
papered.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-05-06

DR.. j. F.York, who has been con-
fined to his room for the past week
was operated on Monday for an
abscess. DR.. Russell, OF Cincin'
natl, did the surgical work, assist
cd by Drs. Bruins, OF Ceredo
Smiley, Of Catlettsburg, and York
Of Louisa. The operation was sue
cessful and the patient is lmprov'
Ing rapidly. The abscess was
caused by the Or. having swallow
ed a silver from toothpick-
Ceredo Advance.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-05-06

A number of'song books belong
inc 10 tho NJ. u. Church, South, arc
missing from the building. Those
having copies are requested to re-
turn them ~ once. THE Vhoih'
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-05-06
Comprehension.

Inc Paintsvllle Herald says;-
MT John IL, Cooper, a leading
business man OF Louisa, and Man
ager OF the Singer Manufacturing
COS branch Office, was married to
Miss Beatrice Preston, one OF the
social Iavor'tes, Wednesday night
AZ the residence OF the brides aunt
MIS-. W. W. stafford, on Main
street, Rev. A. Il. Williams,
omcia'od' Only the immediate
relatives OF the contracting par
Ties were present. Mr.. Cooper left
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-05-06

THOSE who want painting done
will do we'll to call on Floyd Well
man, who does all kinds OF inside
and out side work In the best man
mar
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-05-06

Fred Lynch has been suffering
from asthma and measles.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-05-06

George yannorn, brakeman on the
q. 4 o. local, had his left hand
lacerated while coupling cars near
the depot Tuesday morning. The
injury was attended to by the
company surgeon.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-05-06

Sheridan's Mastodon Mlnstrels
showed TO a good sized audience at
the Masonic Opera House Wednes-
day night. The program was good
aud was well executed. some OF
the numbers were excellent, The
two boys, Hughes and Lsmpton,do
their turns In remarkably good
style. The juggling act by Con.
nors brought forth much applause,
The audience seemed well pleased
with the evenings entertainment
and applauded literally.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-05-06

Rev. W. s. Gamboe, OF the
Christian Church, will preach al
the M. II, Church In Louisa FRI
dny evening OF this week.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-05-06

The samples Of Luther's work
will convince you that no is a hrs'
class photographer. Call at the
gallery IN lower Louisa.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-05-06

Mr.T II. Roberts, the contrac-
tor, who has been down with ty-
phoid fever for a month, is improy-
| ing steadily. His temperature is
now normal.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-05-06

II. =. salyer has purchased the
remainder OF the ID. J. Burchett
piece OF ground In south Louisa
and will build on 1t.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-05-06

II you are looking for up-to-date
clothing at % per cent lower than
elsewhere, call at the Louisa Bar
gain Store.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-05-06

WIN give big reduction during
tho next seven days on LAGOS and
ombrolderies, call and see me.
Louisa Bargain Store.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-05-06

Mrs. N. d. waldeck held No
1866, which got the silver tea sol
given away at the EloIso Improve
ment Cos, store.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-05-06

Get our prices on hay, corn, oats
cbop. aud brand, before buying
elsewhere. Quality tho bOst,prlce'
tho lowest.
Biz Sandy Feed Co
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-05-06

Miss Margaret o'Brlen left Yes
terday to accept position at Lo'
gan, W. Va, as cashier OF a min'
inR Company.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-05-06

The City Council has very prop
erly ordered the streets cleaned VI
and will enforce the ordinance
against throwing out paper and
rubbish.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-05-06

f. II. Yates has received check
for 5000 for Mrs. Mary Hazelton,
covering the life insurance policy
held by Mr.. Hazelton In the Mu-
tual OF New York. Mr.. Hazelton
had paid only two premiums on
this policy. The payment was
made Immediately upon receipt OF
proofs of deaths, as Is the custom
Of the great Mutual. Mr.. Hazel.
ton was in perfect health and
passed an unusually good exami'
nation when he bought the policy
and fully expected to live out the
period OF twenty years which
would have been required to ma
ture the policy. This only goes
to show how uncertain Is health
and life even to those who have
the best prospects OF this kind.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-05-06

Prof. +. II. Bolster has accepted
a position as teacher In the Phil
ipplnes and will soon leave Tor
Manila.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-05-06

tits reported that first-class
planning mill will be located at
Louisa In the noar future.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-05-06

Buy a set OF boxing gloves and
get fun and exercise. On sale at
Coniey's store.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-05-06

DIR. York was at Hubbardstown
w. Va, yesterday to SOC Johr
Meredith, who is sick.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-05-06

Rev. W. NJ. Washington Will
hold service AT the Odd Fellows
Hall next Tuesday evening.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-05-06

Thos. Luther, the photographer,
d now doing business at his new
gallery In lower Louisa.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-05-06

Solomon Lambert accidentally
Tell In front Of an n. & w. train at
Breeder and one OF his feet was
mashed off by the cars.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-05-06

Henry A. Ports, age 80, and
Miss Ida See, 2s were married at
the home OF Mont See on May lst.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-05-06

The rooms over the Office recent
~ occupied by II. c. Sullivan are
being papered.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-05-06

A wholesale dry goods house is
ono OF the new enterprises propos-
ed for Louisa.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-05-06

We are glad to inform our read
ers that Louisa has a tirst.class
Dentist. DR.. l.. ID. Jones; late
member OF the firm OF Jones a
Pippln, and former Instructor In
the Dental Department OF The
Washington University, ST. Louis
Mo, Is now permanently located
In our town. DR.. Jones extract,
teeth without pain, but use,
neither gas, chloroform, ether, no.
cocalne-You Will make no mis-
take by calling on DR.. Jones, wheI
In need OF tho services OF q com
potent Dentist. Room No. 20 Ar
llngton Hotel. Patients will
please enter through the mort
door OF Hotel.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-05-06

Mrs. Fannie Wade is teaching =
select school at her homo on Perry
Street.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-05-06

Mira. II. A. scholze is better and
the family and friends are now
very hopeful.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-05-06

D Baseball goods OF all kinds at
Conley'. stor, gloves, mIts. balls
aud bats.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-05-06

wnl save you from 25c TO $lUo
on each pair Of shoes at the Louisa
Bargain Store.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-05-06

Mrs. J. II. Wilson has been
sick several days, threatened with
favor.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-05-06

DR.. 4. d. Marcum has rented
Mrs. Prlchard'e house, which has
bocn occupied by Mr. Craig,
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-05-06

Southern German MIllet Seed
at Sullivans.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-05-06

We are cutting prIcos on ladies
dress goods moro than ever before
lonIsA bargain store.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-05-06

Try my Now Steel Cut Coffee.
The only place In town.
w. N. Sullivan,
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-05-06

Sulllvsns for Oranges Bananas
and fresh vegetables.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-05-06

Plenty OF Finch and Pit, the two
most popular games OF the day, at
Conley's store.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-05-06

For first class photograph work
20 10 Luther.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-05-06

q. W. Gunnoll is having his
store building painted.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-05-06

white Mountain Freezer are the
bopt, at Sulllvans.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-05-06

For sALE.-Good organ, In first
class condition. Price reasonable
Apply at this Office.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-05-06

Judge X. T Burns has had his
residence painted
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-05-06

Mrs. Lizzie wollman has opened
an Ice cream parlor on Madison
street.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-05-06

WIN. Pollard, OF Rlund Bottom
lie slltl very sick.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-05-06

Born May Ind, to Eli Wells and
wife, boy.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-05-06
Unclaimed Letters.

List of letters remaining I'M
claimed In the Louisa post office,
April q, 1904:
]. NJ. Birchett,
Herve Fugett,
]. M. Jestus,
Willis Johnson,
Nora Marcum,
b. Jordan,
Mllige Pige,
A. M. HUGHEs, P. M
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-05-06

leo Cream Froeaors at sulllvans.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-05-06

PERSONALS.
3 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

bHRBS1SHS1H1Sss1nHB11sbA1S
Mr.. R. C. Blggs was In PIkeville
last week.
Billie Rife was In Catlettsburg
Tuesday.
, John T. Jones and wife are here
from Ironton.
Mrs. s. j. Justice went to Iron
ton Wednesday.
Judge r. +. vinson was in
Ashland Tuesday.
R. A. Stone was down from Pres
tonsDurg last week.
! p. q. Turner made trip to
Baltimore last week.
Miss Ida Branham visited at
Lockwoods this week.
Mrs. J. G. Graham, of Trinity, is
hero visiting relatives.
! j. G. Thomas was at home from
| Cincinnati over Sunday.
A. j, Loar and son Fred attended
the Circus in Huntington.
Miss Paralee Clark has returned
from a visit IN Catlettsburg.
Mrs. Robert Burchett returned
Sunday from a visit in Pikeville
Mrs. IL. Carey was in Ironton
Tuesday. So was Robinson's cir
! Gus.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. A. Blckle have
returned from weeks visit In
lronton.
: E. b. Hager, OF Ashland, spent
y Sunday with his little daughter,
o Virginia.
Miss Nettle and Jessie Whit, OF
Russell, are visiting Mrs. n. ID.
Waldeck.
a Miss Nellie Bromley, Of Louisa,
is visiting at Hollywood.-lnde-
pendent.
ol Mrs. r. l.. Vinson and sister
= Willie Frazier were In Huntington
Wednesday.
q Mrs. o. l.. Shay, Of Enterprise,
is the guest Of her sister Mrs.
w. o. Pierce.
IN Mrs. James Stewards, Of Pike.
q vile, was here Monday to see Mrs
ID II. A. Scholze.
l.. II. HUFF was here from Hunt
ington Monday the guest OF VIM
y Remmele's family.
y. ]. A. Abbott came down from
is Beaver Sunday for visit to hi
family at this place.
Misses Nell and Elizabeth Iate
and Mrs. j. b. Crutcher, were il
Huntington Wednesday.
Mrs. G. p. Beavers, OF WEIGH, W
Va,, is visiting her parents, ID
and Mrs. r.. Frasher, at Fort Gay,
Mrs. g. II. Vinson and littl
daughters, Frances and Heller
left Friday for visit in Hunting
o ton.
.be Grover Meek has returned fror
law Philadelphia where he has bee
-th attending Jefferson Medical Co
m lege.
-. Misses Minnie Reynolds ar
lon Nellie Bromley and Mrs. A.
Try. Bromley were In HuntingtC
end Tuesday.
-. Augustus Snyder, Mrs. A.
on Hughes, Miss Stella Conley a
IN Mrs. M. F. Conley, were in Cine
-, natl this week.
q. w. Castle, Of Washingt
.rm- City,, passed through Louisa Nj
son. day on his way to Martin couI
to on business trip.
ther City Editor f. Don circuit, OF
Ashland Independent, accompa
toys. ed the Ashland Ministries
Louisa Wednesday.
Mrs, Nell May, OF Tazewell, '
,lass passed through Louisa Friday
pnr. route to Prestonsburg to visit
Nv parents, Mr.. and Mrs.Green Dav
mar. son.
'ork- On Tuesday Mrs. G. NJ. Crutch
eler. Mrs. N. ID. Waldeck, Mrs. g,
- Hatcher and Miss Nellie Brom
went to Ashland, Catlettsburg q
Huntington in the interest OF
church Carnival to be held h
some time this month.
Mrs. May,widow OF the late
A. ]. May, OF Tazewell, Va, v
hero with her bright little baby
their way to Prestonsburg, fol
visit to relatives. Virginia WIRE
the laurels from "old KentuC
for this young hopeful was b
and christened "Colonel."
youngest titled are generally
least eighteen years OF age.-A
land Independent.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-05-06
undecided.

Amelia was loved by twin bros.
They completely cut out all the On
But Amelia was 10th
To marry them both,
SO she still hangs around at her mos
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-05-06

We have thousand more articles that we can
NOT mention here All YOU have to do is to and
he convinced
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-05-06

All t.50 Ladies and Gents Shoes, s.
All ESQ shoes for LIS
All $50 and 3.75 shoes for ESQ
Ladies IOc Hose, two pairs for 15c
Best American Indigo Blue Calico, Sc
All 1Oc and 12c Ginghams for &c
Best bargains in Laces and Embroideries you
ever saw.
Percales, per yard, o3c
All 25c shirts, NC
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-05-06

Underwear, all 25c shirts and drawers, I9c
All SOC shirts, 59c
All 81, 90 and $J25 shirts, FAC
We have fine line Of skirts at prices lower
than you ever heard Of before.
All SOC Overalls, SIC
Table Oil Cloth, I5c yard. Floor oil cloth
very cheap at your own price.
A big line Of Window Shades, the soc kind
for 374c. 25c kind at I6c.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-07-05
Personals and Briefs.

Miss Mamie Taylor. of No. oos East Leigh
Street has gone 70 Essex county 6, ny .os East
, u.ss g. reet va visiting In Albemarle county.
h, Mr. ". r. Fisher. Of Boston, Mass, ls at
Tho ,Richmond,'' Mr.. Fisher Is well known
tr N1,ss BessIe N. Wilson, OF No. sol6 East
Broad Street, will leave July lnh to Visit
friends in Boston and Qunicy. Mass ,.,o MISS
Mrs. John T.. Irby,, OF Blackstone, Is visit
Ing her daughter, Mrs r. ~ Shore dr., OF
til Mr. md Mrs. n, r. Shore. ST.. left yester.
daY for Danvlle and North Carolina. where
they will visit relatives Il, I.
}daurhter. Miss Gertrude, leave this week for
an extended trip through New York, Nj
agara Falls and Canada. s& IN
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-07-05
ORDERED THEM
OUT OF CHURCH

Especial to The Times Dispatch)
BALIlM ORE, MD. July = Thomas Nv.
Turner an instructor in the Colored Iigh
and Training School, has complained 70
Cardinal Gibbons that he and the mother g,
of Father Dorsey. one OF the only TWO cpl
ored priests In this country and several
other colored worshippers were ordered
out the Catholic Church of the Immaculate
Conception by the pastor, Father Dono-
ghue and his assistant
The Turner woman and her sister, who
sing in the choir. and are members OF st.
Francis Xavier Colored Catholic Church,i
again attended mass and STAGED mat ram
er Donoghue after they had seated them
selves, came hastily down the aisle and
said: "Get up and go out Of this church,
don't want any coored people IN this
church, Father Donoghue says ne has
Cardinal Gibbons permission to usG his
own discretion In the matter
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-07-05
.HALf.PBI(E CLEARANCE SALT

Fourth" In years. The celebration began
with sunrise and MONDAY cannonades ID
the Capitol Square. Later there was q
public meeting attended by over thous-
and people. during which Governor Ay-
cock delivered an eloquent address on
"rhc Meaning of the Declaration OF IN
dependence" ,s,.
DR.. George 2. Winston made an address
on Patriotism. and Chief Justice Wal.er
Clark read and commented on the pre-
.anlbio to the Declaration of independence
lie warned the people against what ne
declared was a growing tendency TOWARDS,
+ q government OF money, by money anu
This afternoon there vas q skllln!sh
drill between the two local military conf
panles and prize contests between com
panies OF The fire department., The cele-
bration was given a brilliant conclE.fnn
tonight with fireworks In Cameron bleid,
of people, II being regular Manhattan
Island exhibition.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-07-05
IN A
BLOODY RIOT
Pistols and Knives Figure II
Celebration of the Fourth.

- ~ I. : I.
One Killed, Many Injured.
AUGUSTA. GA. July A special to
the Chronicle from Sharon, GA, says:
AT A o'clock this afternoon at iilmnn
where thousands OF negroes assemble
every Fourth OF July. a riot was begun
6jey two negroes. Ed. Hitler and Ha,ldy-
sseals. Marshal sturdevant tried to quiet
them when severa other NJ groes sili-
terfcred, causing q general riot. Guns.
r,stols. knives and sticks We're used free
ii. Newton Harris was shot trough the
/. ton1ach and killed outright. His bother,
Ned Harris. was cut across the head and
seriously injured. Ed. Hitler WAS shot
jn the arm, but not seriously, and an
old colored woman was shotin the face
With gun Her injury is serious. Lu !
Gus A. Moore. near whose residence the
riot began interfered in an effort to
nuiet the mob. He received some small
shot from a gun Just over the heart.
but was not seriously wounded. Bob
Howell was shot in the back and face
and seriously hurt. Rob Moore was seri-
tously cut on the neck. and several 9th
sers received small wounds.
The negroes fled for their lives In every
direction, soon afterwards, and quiet was
established. The wounded were brought
to Sharon at once. where they received
medical aid.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-07-05
SOUTH BOSTON RACES.
"A. G. Spratley's Mary M. Wins
+he Pacing Event,

SOUTH BOSTON. VA. July 4,-Fine
crowd IN the South Boston and Houston
driving park to-day to, watch the rival
trottters and PAGERS battle for supremacy.
n In the trotting RAGE, Jim g. driven ~
his owner, lTheo Collins, won first money;
Bassic, owned by Joe johnson and driven
by William Boswell. SECOND money;
Grand Master, driven by his owner, 4
H,rhe pacing race for purse OF $500, be-
tween Denmark, driven by his owner,
Doc. Bowen, OF I.ynchburg and Mary
NJ. owned by a. G. spIrraatiey. Of RieF,,-
Vas Won by Mary M Time. 2:l7 L.
The running race. between Jim Light
foot owned BY a, q; spratleyi., and Fan Fan
ME b., owned by Pr w, y. BOOKER
was won by Jim Lightfoot.