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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-04

New York, Dec. 3.--Roy l.. Miller. a
telephone superintendent in an uptown
hotel. early today, aroused the Occu-
pants of the fiat adjoining the one he
had occupied in 43d street for the last
three months with Lottie A. Miller.
who he had introduced as his wife.
Excitcdly he called that some one had
been shot. Horace Hedden, living in
the adjoining apartments, rushed out
and followed Miller to the lattcr's din
ing room where the Wonan, fully
clothed, lay unconscious upon the
floor
Miller fell to his knees and begged
her to speak to him, to tell the visitors
she had shot herself, but there was no
response. Holden hurried out for help.
Returning few minutes later with a
policeman and Il doctor he found the
woman dead and Miller gone. An all
day search has failed to locate the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-04

Capt Edwin P. Drew passed Thanks
giving day at New Bedford, where a
family reunion was held. His son, Pierce
Drew of Orono, accompanied him. Capt
Drew will start. Dec. 6, or his return trip
to California. A few days ago he remark
cd 20 a friend that to his mind New Eng.
Land was far ahead of other places. There
is peace and happiness in Yankeedom-
n certain goodness and feeling of broth
erly love. which one expects and gets &C
customcd 10 here and misses when it be-
comes Eiore conspicuous by its absence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-04
Prepared by This Man for
Officers Of the Law.
Dynamite, Powder and Heavy
Weights Carefully Arranged
So That Opening Door Would Cause Ex-
pCSion---Went in by Window.

Chicago, Dec. 3.-Events following
the disappearance Of John A. Thomp-
SON i wealthy and eccentric Swede,
have greatly excited the village of Ho-
bart. Ind. When Marshal Husse and
Village Trustee Wilde went to Thomp-
sons bachelor house on the outskirts
nj Lake Station they narrowly escaped
being blown up by dynamite.
woman named Helen Fritche held
mortgage on the Thompson house,
which he declined to satisfy Last week
size determined TO foreclose and so in
formed her agent. Charles Seydel, who
met Thompson i'll Hobart and told him
of Mrs. Fritche's determination.
Thompson remarked: "Well. there will
b. 4 rot welcome for you when YOU do
come" For more than Il week Thomp-
son had not been seen and his house
was closed and the blinds drawn
Wilde and Marshal Busse vert to the
farm house TO investigate. both officials
believing Thompson had killed himself
BuSse was about to break in the front
door when he says he was seized with
an intuition to get away from the door.
Coming 10 Il side window the men
climbed cautiously into the house.
They were unable to find any trace
of Thompson, but in the hall leading
TO the front door were found several
pounds of dynamite. The pile was
connected with the front door by a
wire leading to an electric battery. An
intruder would have exploded the
mass by opening the door.
Black powder was strewn in every
room in the house, and wires led from
the front door to explosives in all di-
rcctions. To make death more certain,
over every door from the outside. in
both house and barp, heavy weights
were suspended, designed to fall if the
door was opened.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-04
BRIDGEWATER, VT, FARMER
Under Arrest Charged With Murder o.
Woodchoppcr.

Woodstock, VT, Dec. ST suppose
shall hang for this remarked Will
liam Allard n farmer of Brdgewater
as he was being locked up in Wood
stock Jail. Saturday night, charged
with tn" murder of Thomas McCor-
mick. a wood chopper whose home is
not known The latters body was
found on the steps of Allard's house,
Saturday night. The police later ar
rested AlIard at his home and it is al
legged the accused man confessed to
having struck Mccormick several
times with an axe and supposed that
he had killed him.
The officers found in searching the
house before they left nearly a dozen
empty whiskey bottles and one which
was nearly full of liquor.
Allard is o. years old. He will be
lrraigned in the local court, Monday.
on a charge Of murder in the first dc
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-04
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

Mathew Mckenzie. member of
the 18th Maine Regiment. died at his
home, SO Pleasant street. Portland
Saturday, after a brief sickness. The
deceased was So years Of age. A widow.
two sons and two daughters. survive.
Mr. Mckenzie was member Of
Thatcher Post. No III, G. A. r.. of
Portland. The members of Thatcher
Post and Thatcher Relief Corps are to
attend the funeral services in \ body.
Monday.
Constable "A. F. Douglass. Saturday
made one of the largest. seizures of
whisky ever made in Lisbon. He visit
ed the Maine Central freight house
this morning and there secured five oaI.
lon jugs of whisky. The nn,,or was
consigned to the Bates Manufac,urinc
Co. Lisbon There is no conccr, N
that name in town. ConstabIa Douq-
lass has iibelled the goods. which vii,
be forfeited even if a claimant annear re-
as they were consigned to a fictitious
address.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-04
Brilliant Electrical Display.

A brilliant electrical display was
furnished on Water street. at about Z
I" o'clock. last evening. by the burning
OUT OF a fuse. over the door of the
'usick & Lincoln store Fire ran back
on the wire for nearly a block, and
gave the appearance that the whole
front Of the building was burning. Sew
eral pals of water We're thrown on the
biaze. but this had little effect. At
last the wire melted. and the flames
ceased. The woodwork over the door
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-04
DON'T EXPERIMENT
You Will Make No Mistake II You
Follow This Augusta Citizens Advice
Never neglect YOUR health.

Never neglect your health.
disorders, dizziness and nervousness,
It's time to act and no time to expert
ment. These are all symptoms of kid
ney trouble. and you should use a REM
edy which is known to cure these
troubles safely and surely.
Deans Kidney Pills is that remedy.
and if you wish to be cured Of kidney
disease without experimenting. do not
al to usegitsse Why not follow the adj
Nice of AN Augusta citizen and be
K ]. p. Fifield manufacturer OF Fiield
Automatic Drilling Attachment, etc,
on Water street, and living; at IA Mel
viiie street. Augusta, Me-, says: II
nave every confidence in Doan's Kid
ney Pills for know they are good re-
liable remedy for the kidneys. I used
them several years ago with very sat
isfactory results. I would not care to
go into any further details in a public
statement, but l can say that know
the great merit of Doan's Kidney Pills
from my own personal experience and
it is with confidence that 1 can advise
sufferers from kidney trouble to pro-
cure them at Willis r. Partridge's
drug store and give them trial.
For sale by all dealers. Price so
cents. Foster Milburn Co.. Buffalo,
New York, sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name-Doan's-and
take no other.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-04
YOUNG LAD DROWNED
While Skating on Thin Ice in Spring
feId-Companion is Rescued.

Springfield Dec. Paul Hines, Is
years old. was drowned while skating
IL Forest park. Saturday. and COM
panion. Bruce Pirnie of Stearns Ter
race, was saved through the efforts of
Raymond Jacobs and Alton Bennitt.
The boys had been warned to keep
off the ice. which was scarcely an inch
thick. Hines and Pirnie were the
only ones to venture upon it.
Hines sank, but PRIME was saved by
holding to the edge of the ice while
Jacobs and Bennitt formed human
chain. the three being drawn ashore
by others.
The Hines family moved TO Spring
field a few months ago from Brook
field. to obtain better advantages for
the children. The body of Hines was
recovered by the police in about Is
feet of water.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-04
Heath Post Elects Officers.

Heath Post, No 6, G. A. f., has
elected the following officers Com
mander, Charles Q. Knox; ). Y. o.
Leonard Merrill; J. V. c., d. {. Jones;
chaplain, S Hinckley; q. NJ, {. O.
Wadsworth; surgeon, A. f. Clary;
officer of the day. G. II. Harrington;
officer of the guard. Charles Fl. Wight;
first delegate to department conven-
ton. ]. c. Meader: second delegate,
c. NJ. Johnson; trustee for three years,
C. w. Smith.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-04
PAUL CHEIFIN WINS
The Jacob n. Lazarus Scholarship for
Study Of Mural Painting.

New York. Dec. Sit was announced.
today. that Paul Chalfn of Boston, has
been declared the winner of the fourth
competition for the Jacob H. Lazarus
ing. Young artists from all sections OF
the United States took part in the compe-
tition, which was held in the National
Academy of Design. beginning Oct. %,
AMI ending, last night.
Tie income of the Lazarus fund is 5000
for three years. payable in quarterly in
stallments of $3.50 each in advance. by the
secretary of the Metropolitan Museum of
Art. The scholarship Is open to any I'M
married male citizen OF the United States.
TIE successful competitor will be oblig-
ed to spend the first "a months in Italy
according to specified conditions.
Boston, Dec. 3.-Paul Chalfin, who won
the Jacob II. Lazarus scholarship for IT,,
study of mural painting in New York, Is
well known here, where for over two
Years he was connected with the Art Mu-
seurn as curator of the department of Chi
Etso and Japanese art. Mr.. Chalfin who
is native of New York, is 81 years Oil
and is a student Of the National Academy
OF Design and the Art Students League.
He has already studied several years
abroad.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-04
Patrick Starr.

Patrick Starr died in the hospital at
Ills. Saturday evening. Mr.. Starr was
horn in Ireland and after coming to this
country claimed a residence in Pawtuck
ct. r. l. He enlisted at Pawtucket. X.
L., Oct. IA. 1862, in Co. II of the 18th Il. /.
Inf, and received his discharge at Prov
idencc. r. l., July %, 1863, on account OF
expiration of term. He was admitted to
this branch, July %. 1885. He formerly
belonged to Home Co. A, but for the mas
year has been a patient in the hospital.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-04
MORAN TAKES OATH
As District Attorney in Suffolk Coun-
ty-Has Outside Surety.

Boston, Dec. 3.-John r. Moran. who
vas elected district attorney for Suffolk
county, last month. over District Attor-
ney Sughrue. took tho oath Of office be-
fore the secretary of state, Saturday. and
formally assumed charge of his new Of
fec. Judge Edward F. Johnson and Fred
J.. Cottle, both of Woburn. qualified as
his bondsmen. Mr.. Moran explained hi,
action in going outside the county for
surety by saying that he wished to Il i,
under obligations to nobody within thu
district which he IS to serve as district
attorney.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-04
Clear the WAY.

The mission of Early Risers'. is to
clear the way and give Nature full sway.
These famous little pills rid the stomach
and bowels Of all putrid matter thus re-
Moving the causes of headache. consti-
patton, sallow complexion, etc. DcWitt's
Little Early Risers never grippe or sick
en-. A safe. pleasant. perfect pill Mack
Hamilton, hotel clerk at Valley city, N.
T.. says. Two bottles Of these Famous
Little Pills cured me of chronic. constipa
ton" Sold by Bowditch, Webster Il C.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-04

Many granite cutters have core to Hal
lowell within the past few weeks from
Milford, Mass, where cold weather will
cause drop of 200 men. Stone cannot be
profitably quarried and worked there so
as to employ more than 1000 quarrymen
and cutters by the concerns. The man.
ageruent will employ about 1000 mer
through the winter The application for
a receiver for the Milford Pink Granite
Quarries Corporation in no wise effects
the continued operation of the quarries.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-04

III advertising, the Japanese are
making great strides. The agents of
the government tobacco monopoly. in
advertising their goods in Manchuria
declare that their cigarette admins
ters life supports the spirits this
cigarette, Of government manufacture.
is sweet and of good quality, famous,
once tried always to be liked" Twill
cause the smoker to feel as if in a
dream like unto the Mountain Woo
Shan
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-04
JAPANESE BUDGET
Calls for S515 eco, Oo0-S4oo, 100000 is
Outcome of the Mar.

London. Dec. 4.-Thc correspondent
Of the Daily Telegraph at Toxic sends
dispatch outlining the provisions OF
the Japanese Budget. These include
the withdrawal of the army in Man
churia 1t q cost Of s190,000.000 and
gifts t. soldiers and sailors approXi-
mating $15.000.GG0. Ii is ESTIMATED
hat the total expenditure called for
will be 100000. of which sum
400 100000 may be set down as tho
outcome of the war.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-04

Manley Jewell. in the employ of the
Augusta, Winthrop & Gardiner Rail-
road as conductor during the summer,
will undertake a novel experience the
coming winter. Saturday he started
for Jackman and will work until
spring in the woods 40 miles beyond.
with the Lawrence crew of South Gar
diner
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-04
Local Notice.

Holiday Bazaar. Old South League.
City hall. Friday afternoon and even
ing. Dec. s. Leading features, ten
handsome booths. the Lemon Woman"
useful articles, Christmas gifts, dolls.
candies. refreshments. cooked food.
and an evenings entertainment of fine
music, vocal and, Instrumental hum
erous readings and wand drill. Admis-
sion in the evening, Is cents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-04

A woman in London read an adver-
tisement about some very cheap Indian
shawls on sale on Regent street. She
vent to the number given and found
the place was "A jewelers.. Then she
discovered she had been reading an 1905
issue of the Times. got out that day as
q souvenir of the battle of Trafalgar.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-04
Alonzo Huckins.

information has been received in camp
OF the death of Alonzo X Huckins, late
81 Mass. Battery, which occurred In the
Boston City hospital, Nov 80 Mr., Huck
ms was admitted to this branch, Aug. ~,
1900 and at the time of his death WAS
Oh furlOugh
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-04

All the mountains in Switzerland
havesuddenly been reduced in height by
about ten feet. In 1920 the tip of Ger
tain rock in the Lake Of Geneva was
calculated to be 1855 meters above
ocean level. and on this basis all the
submits in the country were .caicula-
tO. Recently the discovery was made
that an error had been made in fixing
the height of that rock, and that 1t Is
3.26 metres lower than 1t was marked
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-04

The present labor government Of
South Australia has an attOrney-gen-
aral. A. II. Peake. who is utterly limo
cent of law. In the Adelaide Criminal
Court recently a defending counsel
raised the objection that the Informal
ton had been sworn by an attorney
general who was not legally qualified
to hold the position. but it was not sus-
tanned by the Judge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-04

Mr. and Mrs. Dwight L. Caldwell en-
tertained about 40 of their friends at
a reception, last Thursday evening. Ice
cream and cake were served and a
most pleasant evening enjoyed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-04
Local Notices.

Mrs. c. l.. Ward will sell all her
household goods at her residence, VIM
throp Center. Tuesday, Dec. 5, at $50
A. NJ These goods are in excellent
condition. and include the entire lot
Sale will be in charge of r. w. Soule.
dec3, d3t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-04

The Standard Bearers of the NJ. f
church. consisting largely of young la
dies. will give an entertainment in tn,
large vesrry Of the church at 80, thi.
evening. The young ladies in costum>
will impersonate women of different coun
tries Voluntary offering at the close fol
missionary work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-04

Kcnnebec Lodge, +. and A. NJ. will hold
its annual installation of officers at 80
r. NJ, Wednesday, Dec. 6. J. Clair Minot
of Augusta. will have charge of the in
staIlation exercises
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-04

Mrs. Cora Curtis, aged "a, was mayor
of Clmarron, Kan, for three terms, and
is credited with having saved the city
from bankruptcy through her excellent
management. Mrs. Curtis, who died
last September. might have had a
fourth term, but declined on account
of deafness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-04
One Minute Cough Cure.

Don't drug the stomach to cure a cough.
One Minute Cough Cure cuts the mucous.
draws the Inflammation out of therthroat,
lungs and bronchial tubes, heals. soothes
and cures. quick cure for Group and
Whooping Cough. Sold by Bowdtcf,
Webster & Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-04

A Davidson improved pump of large ca
pacity has been purchased by Sdpt. Wall
of the water system. 1t will he used for
pumping Cascade water and will, it is
said lessen the expense nearly one half.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-04

Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Wiltshire re-
turned. Saturday. to Waterville, after
a visit with Mr.. Wilshirc's sister, Mrs.
l. o. Gage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-04

The knight Circle and their husband:
and gentlemen friends will meet will
Mrs Chas. Tilder on Page street. monday
evening, to be entertained by Miss Hurd
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-04

William ]. Neal. who has been d
guest in Hallowell and West Farm
ingdale, over Thanksgiving. has re
turned to New York. He made a brief
visit at York on his return.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-04

Miss Grace Howard is passing a
Thanksgiving vacation at her home
here. Miss Howard is a student at the
State Normal school, Pennington.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-04

Perley Lawrence, accompanied by his
friend. Miss Runnells of Kent's Hill,
was at home over Thanksgiving.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-04

. Stated injecting Of Queen Esther Chap
ter. No. 10, o. f. s., Tuesday evening,
Dec }. All members are requested to be
present as there Will be work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-04

The c. E. Tayntor Granite Co. re-
ceived last week a 125-horsepowel
boiler and steel stack for the new
Wilder point plant.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-04

The Ladies' Aid of the Univcrsalisi
church will meet with Mrs. Harvey
GatchelI, Middle street. Tuesday after,
noon at the usual hour.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-04

Misses Florence Fuller and Annie
Buckley have returned to Boston after
short visit to Miss F'uller's parents,
Capt. and Mrs. G. S. Fuller.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-04

The date of the WOodmen's oyster
supper and annual election of officers
is this evening. Dec 4. instead of Dec
s. as before reported
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-04
HALLOWELL.

Regular monthly meeting of the city
government, this evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-04
SOUTH GARDINER

pulp mill. passed three or four days of
last week in Bath
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-04

James III. Morgan and James O'Neil.
who have been on furlough to Boston for
some time past reported for duty. Satur-
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-04

John F. Cough. late F Co. 18th, and j
Co. 18th Mass. Inf. has been granted his
discharge from the Home, at his own re-
quest
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-04

William A. Pierce. who has been visit
ing relatives in Lawrence, Mass. fo- tn,
past month. returned to the Home, Sat
uraay afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-04
WJNTH Itt)p.

Oscar Childs OF Augusta, was in
town, Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-04

The third Of Mrs. Carrie Osbornes
course OF assemblies will be held at the
Town hall, Tuesday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-04

Miss Sarah w. Woart, of Newbury
port, Mass, is a guest at the Hal
lowell House.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-04
NATIONAL HOME.

John kanel has returned from Hart.
ford. CT. where he has been visiting for
some time past.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-04

Mrs. c. c. Kemp and children. re-
turned, Saturday. to their home in
Boston, after Il visit i'll this city, with
Mr. and Mrs J. w. Robinson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-04

Tie annual meeting of the st. Mathews
parish will be held at 80 O'Clock, this
evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-04

John FOrhan Of Canton, was bust.
ness visitor in town, Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-04

Robert PaysOn was guest at the
home of his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. L.
w. Payson. over Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-04

was slightly scorched, and this was
the only damage done to the building
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-04

Miss Leah HoXie of Winthrop, is
passing a few days in Hallowell. the
guest of Miss Katherine A. Jewell.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-04

Justin r. Clary of Milford, was the
guest of his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Z.
II. Clary, over Sunda.-.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-04

Fl. II. Stinson of Boston. has been a
guest at his old home for few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-04

Pope Plus X is said to be very demo-
cratic in his reception of visitors.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1905-08-02
DR.. F. NJ. SETTLER.
a GOOD man and Citizen Goes to His
Reward.

A u000 ma anu Si;izSn u0eS 10 Ills
Reward.
DIR. Francis Marion Settler, a leading
physician and one of the most promi-
nent citizens in the county, died at his
home near Whitmire, in Jacks town
ship, Saturday afternoon, about s
o'clock. He had been i'll since January
with a stomach trouble. A few months
ago he submitted to an operation, but it
proved unavailing.
His widow, who was a Miss Young
and five children survive. He was a
good man, a charitable and influential
citizen, whose works and words will
live after him. He will be sorely
missed. For years he was prominently
identified with the County Sunday
School Association, being the capable
and beloved president of the organiza-
tion a number of terms. He was de-
voted to the work up to the last.
He was laid to rest at Duncan's
Creek Presbyterian Church Monday at
1 o'clock.
He was about go years old.