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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-01-03

An article on Gertrude Anterior III
..'rho Literary World OF Boston gives
several biographical details about that
clever novelist. she was born in san
Francisco. and in her childhood was al
lowed to browse in her grandfather
library, then the largest private IL
brary in the state She is quoted as
saving that she began to write Wheh
che was TAT some tender age. Inc
older girls at school gave her blank
In,t.; TO till With stories of her own LOT
their amusement. The first story she
ever published vas called The Ran
,lolphs of .:edvoods. According ~
ner latest biographer. lit was Mrs
Atfcrtou's early purpose to exploit the
romance of he Juvenile age of the Far
West There was tcmpta-
,iuu to depend upon the more or less
,uythiral tradition which from tim" 70
tj.ln found its way INTO the 0''ii
Francisco newspapers. but Mrs. Ath'r-
ron nut this aside and went straight 10
hcodoualters. They say that she maze
her residence in the Old adobe s"'tic-
mcnts. ana with sharpened eyes anu
cars mixed with these surviving SPAN
iSh pioneers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-01-03

An entertainment for the benefit OF
the library will be given at Cumston
hall. Tuesday evening. JAN 3. 1905. The
program will consist of musical num-
bers and reading by local talent.
The ladies of the Methodist circle will
hold their annual church reunion and
New YeIrs dinner at the vestry.
Thursday, Jan. ;.
Mrs. Mary Blake gave New Years
party to the children of the Methodist
Sunday-schooi Saturday afternoon, at
the vestry. Ice cream and cake were
served
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-01-03
BOOKS AND
| AUTHORS

Gelett Bursess's latest exploit is The
sense and sound of FltzGerald's uuatrains
are reproduced with an almost alarming
cHactness. These are a few amusing sam
les Of his work:
Why. ii an Author can fling Art aside.
And in a Book OF Balderdash take Pride
NcE not a Shame-wert not Il Shame
tor him
A CONSCIENTIOUS Novel to have triedo
You Know. my friends. I've done with
Purple Cows;
And long to sober Fiction paid nv Vows.
Spontaneous Glce is mighty hard to
Twas Carolyn Wells tina. shot across my
Bows.
For Stuff and Nonsense being in my Line,
AS Nonsense modern Fiction | define;
But Oh the sort that one would care for,
Can find hut Little-and that Titles
An, but this Wholesale Satire, you may
say;
Makes ME pretend to be n Critic-Nay,
Rather be roasted than 10 roast. say T:
ana l have been well roasted by the way,
Oh. threats of Failure. hopes OF Royalties.
one tililE at least I've Sold--theSe Paro-
dies;
-. one thing is certain. Satire always sells;
The Roast is read, no matter where il is
Myself when Young did eagerly pcruse
Jarnt Meredith and lIardy-but to los.
My tt-itSnn, trying to make Head or
The more l read, the more did they con-
fuse.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-01-03

A., JJ,r5v has been unbOsOminE hIm-
Golf in an interview about certain
noted writer's. He has great admira-
ticu for Ibsen. who. he says. was III
d..cd 4 rcyelation." and he thinks mat
he English stage has suffered ''iouSn
not giving the portentous 0oc'ot Il i''ii
chance. Mr.. Hardy finds l"iSto!
curious mixture. giving UP he" l"e',
discussed in old forms CT la"s"uSr,
He also says: How TennEson '"u'"
write of life as he did cannot lt'it s"ie'
browning also was 4 mystery u 'oi,-
,r,d;ction. But | knew him PERSONAL
" and | am quite sure he WAS qu''e
genuine in all he wrote
Tho ,,,tror of The MaSquerador.
Ms Katherine Cecil Thurstor. mas
" ,itten , new novel. which will be pub
Iishad s.riallv in "Blackwood' the
oneninE chapters appearing III me
january number. This new taie =
called The Mystios.
Max Pcmicrton has gone To reiich
bis,or- for both the books oil hctloH
which he will publish in the spring
Orc rf these, The Hundred Days
will be 4 novel dealing Win NJ
| nol,cn.s return from Elba and his de-
font ,t Waterloo. The other. Inc
D,u~hter Of the Reds will he Il coffee
| sion of short stories treating Oh 'he
,.;,,,,c If Paris ana the Commune.
of reading. Henry NJ. Alden speaks
ne follows in 4 recent number oil Harp
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-01-03
LINCOLN.
DRESDEN.

Mrs. Lewis Pusharl of Bath, spent
last week in town wishing relatives and
friends.
Sidney Barter who has been at worl,
in the numbering regions near Green
vile, Maine arrived home. Thursday.
Miss Iiarrictte l.. Sheldon who has
been enjoying three weeks vacation
ut home. returned 10 her school III
Yarmouth. Monday.
The Christmas ball given by the NJ
w. A., Monday evening. at POwnalborO
hall was very enjoyable affair.
clayton Mayors LEFT, Saturday. for
Lincoln. where he will attend school.
Miss Emily McFallrn returned to
her school work at IIiilsboro Bridge. n
H.. Saturday. after spending the
Christmas vacation ut home.
Mr.. ana Mrs. d. A. Cate gave one Of
their pleasant whist parties at their
home. Thursday evening. Whist was
enjoyed until late hour. after which
delicious refreshments of oyster stew.
cake and coffee We're served.
There vas I pleasant home wedding.
Monday evening. December 18th at the
home Of Charles Sie2ars, when his
eldest son GlenwoOd was united in
marriage to May Tibbetts also Of this
town. The service was performed by
Rev. +. w. Brooks in the presence of
relatives and friends.
SOUTH JEFFERSON.
f. W. Lewis. supplied the Baptist
pulpit in this place. Sunday.
Lora HemenWay returned to Hebron,
Monday.
Mir. and Mrs. Frank Manuel went to
Taunton, Mass. Monday. TO spend the
winter with their son. Fred Manuel.
II. y. Clark loaded two cars with APP
PIES at Damayiscotta Mills Wednesday.
w. F. Rugsles continues 10 improve
in health slowly but steadily.
Mrs. Susan J. Rand died. Tuesday. at
the home OF her sou. Charles, in Lew
iston. The remains We're brought here
and buried. Friday. She will be missed
by her many friends III this place.
where she las spent nearly all her life.
Mrs. Hugh Kerr started for Taunton.
Mass, Friday, where she has employ
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-01-03
ACCOMMODATION TRAINS

TnfOUEN .tcHttS % tjlNUrnia and Nj
points South and West may be had Of K
t. Walker, ticket agent, Augusta the
only office in Augusta selling via g..
nnse.
. GEO T. EVANS. v. p. & Gen. Man.
+. L. BOOTh1Y, G. P. & r. A.
Portland. Ma
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-01-03

The diary of Leonidas Hubbard. Jr..
who persisted of starvation in I-abra-
dor last year while exploring for Out
ing" contains entries made by him al
most UP to his last hour. All the
literary and pictorial material was re-
covered and brought to this country by
MS surviving companions. N!th
these az il basis, Outing will print in
its March number the story Of the Ill
tatcd expedition, the illustrations being
from photographs taken by Mr.. Hub
bard His widow has also in prcpara-
ton q volume to contain the Outing
article. an appreciation of the cXpl"r-
cr's lie and character and various
other articles by his friends. and Il
number of his own short stories. som"
OF which have not before been pup
lish2d.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-01-03

,,r reading Henry NJ Alden speaks
as follows in recent nuinper VI ii''
er's Magazine:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-01-03
MON MOUTH.

There was a good attendance at the
Watch meeting in the Methodist YES
try, Saturday night. Sixteen re-
manned and watched the old Year out.
Saturday evening at the Methodist
parsonage Walter Wheeler and Miss
Annie May True were united in mar
riage by Rev. II. 4. sherman.
Tie week of prayer is being observed
at the Methodist church.
The funeral services of Eben Wight
were held at his late home, Saturday
afternoon. Mr. Wigh, was an aged
citizen and lived on the old home place
with his sister. NJ. e. /. Moore.
Eugene f. Ham died. Saturday night,
of heart disease. He has been out of
health for some years. lie was we'll
known and highly respected in Mon
mouth and Wales. He is survived by
4 wife. two children. Il father. John
Ham Of Wales.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-01-03

Jack London has found already an
interprctative scholiast in a philosoph-
cal reader of 1.-The Sea Wolf who sees
in that clever yarn IAN argument dis
guised as an allegory." lie writes:
Look below the surface of the mere
story and YOU Will see that the sealing
schooner Ghost is the symbol of our
world; that Wolf Larsen, her master.
stands for brute force and Intelligence
without conscience; that Humphrey
Van Weydeii. whom accident puts
aboard the vessel, represents the ethi-
cal and ;,ltruistic man, the incarnation
OF Social ideals. His story shows that
struggle Is essential to progress. But
for I.arscns brutality Van Weyden
would Eever have been able to stand
on his own legs" Remove the Larsen
yeast from the lump Of society, and So
icety would never rise.
This will probably be as interesting
news to Mr.. London as TO the other
readers OF his story.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-11-26

Boys Fleece.Iined Underwear.
same as above, sizes 81 to 81. the
garment. 25c.
Wright's Health Underwear for
boys. strictly sanitary. very warm
and durable, at the garment. SOC.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-11-26

"Rose" Ga Cotton Blanket,
heavy, soft, white fleece, at soc.
knotted Silkoline Comforts
pretty floral design, pure white
sanitary cotton filling. AT $500,
SIPS, $3.50 and $1.75.
Quilted Satteen Comforts, ex-
quisite floral and scroll designs.
fine cotton filing. double and sim
gle faced, at $500, 1925, $3.50.
S2.75 and $3.50.
Beautiful Satteen Down Com.
forts, fancy quality, very soft and
warm. at $3.50.
Exquisite Silk Covered Down
Comforts, lovely quality China
silk. in handsome designs, fancy
quilted, nice finished, ut $3.50.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-11-26
Warm Winter Bed=Wear

We are agents for the celebrat-
cd "Muncie Mills" Blankets. made
OF the finest wool, mohair and silk
bound ends, rich striped borders.
full sizes, at tho following special
prices: ~
Home Delight" 1G-i $500
Home Delight" ia .. 5000
"Maid-of-tho-Mist" 1O.i 80. $3.50
Victoria" III .$5.75
Exquisite" III 1925
Gold Medal" superior Califor-
mia Blanket. ia ........ 5000
ATHENS" IA Heavy Cotton
Blankets, soft, warm fleece. tan
and gray striped border. at $1.OO.
"Neora" 1914 Gray Wool Blank
ct, very heavy and comfortable.
nj S2.75,
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-11-26

Mems Neckwear-You can take
Your choice of our entire soc line
for 4ic.
Mems Cashmere Hose, in black
oxford and natural color, at Csc
the pair. or six pairs for $1.39.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-11-26
Mems Wear
Some very Special Prices orr Timely Needfaals

Mems Wool Underwear. natural
color. all sizes, the regular $1.o5
goods, III the garment. 99c.
Mems Heavy Cotton Hose. in
plain black and tan. l0c the pair.
six pairs for 55c.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-11-26
The Seasons Prettiest Effects i'm
Winter Wash Fabrics

Moleskin Flannelettes, in many
desirable patterns. for fall wear.
- inches wide 1oc the yard
'Veloset Flannel" warm hrav-
lily iiccccd fabric in very rich col
ora, suitable for bath robes. dress
ING sacancs, kimonas. etc, -
inches wide. 15c the yard.
Persian FIanneIs plain twillcd
surface with ilccccd back-hand-
some printed light and dark pat
terms. - inches wide, 1oc the yard.
a. r. c. Gin9hams, a wide range
OF neat patterns for your chOos-
inG-StripCS. checks. plaids and
plain cnlors. - inches wide. 10c
the yard
Bates Seersucker Ginghams.
The best domestic ginghams made
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-11-26
thanksgiving Linens

White Mercerized Cotton Da.
mask, in six tasteful floral and
scroll designs, 5S inches wide. ac-
tually worth CSC Our special
price, the yard ........19 c
White Mercerized Cotton Da-
mask. in five very rich patterns,
very heavy quality. satin finish.
CT inches wide. at the yard. soc
Fine Irish Linen Oamask, pure
white bleach, five pretty patterns,
Us inches wide at ........ soc
Fine irish Linen Damask, pure
white bleach, six handsome lloral
and scroll designs, 20 inches wide.
Ill the yard ................ I5c
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-03-02
NICELY furnished rooms with bath
at No. 32O F. Noble ave.

having been located at Marshall for some
time in the hardware and coal business.
He came 10 Oklahoma in 1899 and made
a success In business from the very be-
ginning. His friends are legion. lie was
well known throughout Logan county and
his death is a distinct loss. He was a
bright and active Mason.
The body was shipped to Missouri to-
day for burial.
The following relatives were here from
Marshall last night: Mrs. Mary Murphy,
the mother. and brothers S. W. Murphy
and wife. Byron Murphy and wife, and c.
O. Murphy and wife.
The following friends from Marshall
were also here: Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Gli-
roy. Mr.. and Mrs S. A. Williams, I. Il,
Stafford Mr.. and Mrs. r. ID. Smith, DR..
and Mrs. Fuikerson. George McKsan. Mr..
and Mrs. Ed Mexican. Dr. Stephens. Cor
don Ingalls,. ID. A. Owens. Mr.. and Mrs.
NJ A. Scott, W. j. Snyder, M and Mrs.
Calvin Horsley George Young. James
Moody, W. A. Maxey. Mr.. Kenney. A. S.
Kenney. Mr.. and Mrs. Dyke William
English, Mr.. and Mrs. connard. William
Lassuer and Mr.. and Mrs. Griffin.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-03-02
"sHoRE ACRES
impressive Performance oNen at the
Brooks Last Evening.

The general verdict is that shore
Acres, produced at the Brooks theatre
last night, is the best play ever shown iff
Guthrie. The piece is a delightful por-
trayal Of New England life wherein pure
homely comedy is 50 subtly interviewer
with touching pathos that the transition
from tears of laughter TO genuine emo
tlon is like the shifting scenes OF a pano-
rama. The rlay-going public Is indeed
indebted 10 the local order OF Eagles. for
whose benefit the play was produced last
night. for this most delightful treat
Another decided feature last night. and
one moGt thoroughly appreciated by the
audience was the appearance OF the
Eagle orchestra, which is composed OF
Miss Grace Towers, pianist; Prof. Jack
Helm violin; Norman Smith, clarinet;
Alfred Adler, cornet; Stewart Briggs,
nnte; Flo Jayne. cellist; W. E. Furrow,
trombone.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-03-02
ONLY TWO CHARTERS.
Issued Today--Asher Bank Reduces It's
Capital Stock.

The territorial secretary today issued
the following charters
The Cache Brick Tile and Investment
company Of Cache with a capital stock
Of Si0O,0e The incorpomtors are: G. s.
Simmons. y. O Banks. =. NJ Teter.
Charles Jarvis and c NJ Cnngan
The Southwestern Realty and Develop
ment company OF IAwton. with a capital
stock Of 1000. The incorporators are;
r.. Il. Warren, J.. NJ Hubbard. j. M.
Beiamy and g. w Haines. all OF Lawton.
and Louis Olson Of Mount Scott
The appointment OF w -. Hinton OF
Jennings, as agent for the Wapallo De-
velopnent company OF Iowa. was filed
with the secretary
The Asher State bank filed notification
OF reduction in lis capital stock from
$4,000 TO $4,000
a notarial commission was granted to
William Kygar OF Bridgewater
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-03-02

not OF requisite age, 50 Judge Smith in
siruoted the would bo-groom that he
must secure "a certificate OF consent from
the young lady's parents. a day or 10
later this communication was received
from the Perkins Applicant II don't
CESS ] need no license tho girl wint back
on me saltwater Gazette.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-03-02
LAwron PEOPLE sloes.
Decide to Get Married Regardless Of
Kicks.

Special 70 Daily Leader.
La~ton, Okla, March 2.--Tom Durr OF
Texas. who some time ago came 10 this
county as a cotton picker and yeceived
employment al the home Of William Gill
OF near Huion came TO the city Saturday
evening and went 10 the Travellers Home.
lie Was paid on by Mr.. GIN as his SER
vices We're not needed any longer.
Yesterday morning Mr. Durr left the
hotel Later "a the day he returned 10
the hotel in company with Miss Nellie
Gin and they took supper AZ the Trav-
elers Home, after which they went 20
the Rock island depot They purchased
tickets for Fort Worth a lady from
the hotel went 70 the depot and attempt
ed 20 induce the girl 70 return 20 her
home The girl IN reply stated that she
was funning away ana that the tickets
were already purchased. She also re-
marked that they we're going to get mar
ricd
Miss GIN Is sixteen years old while
Mr Iurr Is twenty-five.
( MT pm the father OF the girl, Is a
delicate man. His wife is dead and he
has six small children.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-03-02
will START SURVEYORS.
@. rIgs M.n to g to .yars .. ons..

Gas Pipe Men to Go to Work at once.
Next week we viii start q company Of
surveyors over the route OF our pipe line
from Guthrie and Oklahoma city 70
Cleveland" said the representative of
Mcssrs Trees and Bencdum These gen-
tlemen are in the city read yto trans
act business with the city council and
quoyum has been assured so that it
is now almost certain that the pipe
line matter win come up.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-03-02
PoNcA INDIAN AGENT.
says Guthrie is the Solid city Of Okla
homa.

II. M. Noble, superintendent and special
disbursing agent foi the United States
indian service az Ponca city, was In
Guthrie last night onroute TO Ardmoro
!. T., ON business trip. Mr.. Noble is
an active young business man and has
done satisfactory work as Indian agent
at Ponca- He says that he would like to
invest some money IN Guthrie and be-
lieves that the capital city is the solid
place Of tho territory he will stop here
on his rcturn from Ardmore and view
some property
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-03-02
TO ORGANIZE BAND.
To Play on Streets In Guthrie During
Summer Season.

A move has been ini,ugurated 70 organ
ize a brass band for the spring and sum-
mer 10 give concerts on the streets SAT-
urday afternoons and evenings. Albert
W. Fairbrothor, leader OF the Fairbrother
orchestra, Is at the head OF the move.
This scheme isfavored by the people gem
orally. and win undoubtedly be approved
heartily. The hand win furnish music in
various parts Of the city during the warm
weather. Entertainment Of this sort win
draw more people out and bring more
business 10 The city than smy otaer
amusement that can be secured.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-03-02

G. r pillahunty. who has been attend
ing meeting Of .hc lndiaBs on Red
Pork creek in the Usage reservation. rec
turned 20 Guthrie yesterday. lie wus
accompanied by George Daily known TO
his tribe as Chief Big Eagle The next
council Of the Indians viii be hold in the
sac and Fox country near Ripley
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-03-02
a BUSY DEPARTMENT.
Oklahoma Live Stock Sanitary commls-
sion Has Plenty OF Business.

There is one department among the
territorial offices when Is being kept ex-
tremely busy every day and that is the
Oklahoma Live Stock Sanitary commits
sion, Today l.. d. Brown. territorial vet
erinarian, ieil for Woods county where
there are several bad eases Of glanders
and from there be win go 70 Greer county
10 make examinations Of glandored stock.
Dr. Hahn. territorial live stock Inspector.
went TO Ponca city this morning, hav-
ms been called by cattlement TO make a
special inspection. Henry Perry quar-
antine Inspector, returned today from
kiowa and Washita counties whore he
had several important cases for inspec-
tion The entire force is kept or the
move an OF the time and Secretary Nor
rs handles the strings 50 headquarters
like veteran at the business.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-03-02
ALFRED AsEsL HERE.
To Pay His Soldier Friend, Captain
Hegler, a Visit.

Alfred kbeel OF Waco. Texas. Is in the
city visiting Captain b. F. Hegler with
whom he served in the Civil war These
two men were on bloody fields Of battle
together many times. For 80 years after
the war these two soldiers had not met,
This is the second visit they have had
and Il brings 20 them. no doubt many
happy youthful scenes. as wen as some
mighty hot times.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-03-02

are requested 10 attend meetingpat hail
March g. at 1880 p. m. Come early. Busi-
ness Of Importance.
BY command OF
NJ. L. MOCK, j. II. TAFT,
Adiutant y, q.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-03-02
pennsylvania CAPITALISTS.
Are in Guthrie Looking After Pipe Line
Project.

]. c. Trees and M. l. .Benedum of Pitts
burg, ga, the capitalists that desire 10
secure franchise TO pipe gas from
Cleveland 70 Guthrie, and w. r. Culp.
their territorial agent are IN the city to-
day. They viii meet with the city coun-
Ell tonight and n possible have the
franchise granted to them 70 that they
may go 10 work az once constructing the
pipe line. All these men are experienced
m the gas piping business and they oon-
slider me pipe line project from Cleveland
20 Guthrie aprohtable Investment rhoy
have sufficient capital behind them and
are ia position 20 push the line to com-
pletio1 in "a very short time
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-03-02
CEREMONY FOR THE DEAD.
,S.,-sr ,-'anleht Service Conducted al
Masonic Temple Last Night.

The Rose CroiN services were held last
night al the Masonic temple over the
body OF c. r. Murphy who died az Mar
shall last Tuesday. Probably 500 people
attended the ceremony. which was very
impressive and beautiful
This service over their dead brothers
has been the custom Of the Masons since
the origin Of the order. It consists Of an
hour Of ceremonial and ritualistic WORK
an Of which Is filled with glorious lessons
Of a higher ana better life. In Il the
life OF the dead brother Is eulogized; for
eiveness for all enmities on the part Of
Masons against the dead man Is asked
and az last his face Is uncovered and then
buried amid touching scene.
The work was conducted by the fol-
lowing. H. W. Baxter. worshipful mas
ter. W. r. Benham, senior warden
James Mabon. Junior warden. and Frank
Derr, master Of ceremonies. A Quartette
composed Of Messrs. Briggs, Hin, Will-
Jams and Knepper took an important
part IN The service by singing several
numbers appropriate and pathetic Be
sides these there were Il Masons IN black
robes that assisted in carrying the work
through
The ceremonies were begun just as
the clock IN the temple tapped the mid
night hour and lasted untn after one
O'Clock
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-03-02
OLD CITIZENS At REST.
Funeras Of Benjamin r. Keith and Mrs.
A. Farnhan.


~ Reno, March 2.--At 8 O'Clock yester-
day afternoon, the remains Of two old
residents and highly respected citizens
OF this county were being laid away in
the El Reno cemetery. Each had been
followed to the last resting place by a
large number Of sorrowing friends. and
each will be long remembered by the peo-
pie OF the community One was Benia-
min +. Keith. the oldest residents Of Old
Oklahoma. among weq mournefs were
a number OF people Who knew Mr.. Keith
at Darlington and Fort Reno long years
before Oklahoma was opened 10 settle
ment-men who grew old side by side
with Uncle Bon, men 10 whom the
death Of MIR, Keith was almost the same
as the severance OF family ties.
The other was tho funeral OF Mrs
4. a. Farnham. one Of El Reno's earliest
settlers, woman who possessed tho
esteem Of all who knew her; a mode
Christian woman, whose death Is sin.
corcly mouned.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-03-02
ln Probats court.

The case of Wright vs.. Hoover was
Med in fhe probate court today. Tho
plaintiff brings suit % secure "a repleun
on a team Of mules which he claims the
defendant wrongfuliy detained