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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-05-02
PROBATE NOTICES.

To all persons interestedin either of the estates
hereinafter named:
At q Probate Court. In vacation. at Paris,
In and for the County Of Oxford. on the 18th day
Of April, 10 the year Of our Lord one thousand
nine hundred and five, the following matter
having been presented for the action thereupon
hereinafter indicated, It 10 hereby ORDERED:
That notice thereof be given TO all persons In.
terested, by causing q copy of this order TO be
published three weeks successfully In the Ok
ford Democrat, newspaper published ct South
Paris, In said County, that they may appear at q
Probate Court to be held at Fryeburg. on the
arst Tuesday Of June, A. d. 1905, a. nine Of the
clock in the forenoon, and he heard thereon II
they zee cause:
ERNEST E. WARD, minor. Of Hiram; 6nal
account presented for allowance by Edwin l..
Poor, guardian.
ADDISON e. HERRICK,
Judge Of said Court.
ALBERT d. PARK, Register.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-05-02
Base Ball.

Bryant's Pond easily defeated Norway
at the fair grounds Fast Day by score
of Il to s. The Norway team was a
picked team from the two villages, and
not until the game was begun was it
possible to tell who was going to play
and then one man was taken from the
crowd to make the necessary nine men.
Bryant's Pond pounded Rich for II
safe hits, and, aided by IA errors by the
Norway team, easily made their scores.
Only two men on the Bryant's Pond
team were charged with errors, while all
but two of the Norway team made one
or more errors. The score:
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-05-02
CURED HIS MOTHER OF RHEUM.
ATISM.

my mother has been sufferer for
many years with rheumatism" says W..
II. Howard of Husband, Pa. "At times
she was unable to move at all, while at
all times walking was painful. pre-
scented her with a bottle of Chamber
lain's Pain Balm and after few appli-
cations she decided it was the most won
derful pain reliever she had ever tried,
in fact, she is never without 1t now and
is at all times able to walk. An Occa-
sional application of Pain Balm keeps
away the pain that she was formerly
troubled with" For sale by Shurtleff
& Co.. South Paris; Jones Drug Store,
Oxford; Noyes Drug Store, Norway.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-05-02
NOTICE

NOTICE.
in the District Court OF the United States for the
District of Maine. In Bankruptcy.
In the matter OF
Of outh Paris, d ,nkrupt.
To the creditors of Wills o. Record In tile
County of oxford and district aforesaid:
Notice is hereby given that on tie 29th day OF
April, A. ID 1905, the said Willis o. Record was
duly a,ljudicated bankrupt. and that the first
meeting of his creditors viii he held at the Court
House, In South Paris, on the 18th day Of MAY,
A, D. 1875, at 10 O'Clock In the forenoon, ut which
time the said creditors may attend, prove their
claims, appoint trustee, examine the bankrupt,
and transact such other business as may properly
come before said meeting.
South Paris, May ], 1905.
GEO, A. WILSON,
Roferee In Bankruptcy.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-05-02

All of these are qualifying scores, il
being necessary to score but % points at
this class of fire to obtain an expert
qualification. Besides, however, one
must make enough with ten shots at 200,
500, 500 and 600 yards and one skirmisll
run, 20 shots, to make total of 235, and
/; with best score of 10 shots each at SOC
and 1000 Yards, make IS.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-05-02

NOTICE.
In the District Court Of the United States for
the District of Maine. In Bankruptcy.
JOSHUA Isl I1i L. CAMPBELL, In Bankruptcy.
of Mexico, Bankrupt.
To the creditors OF Joshua L. Campbell In
the County Of Oxford md district aforesaid
Notice is hereby given that on the 22nd day Of
April, A. D. 1905, the said Joshua l.. Campbell
was duly adjudicated bankrupt, and that the first
meeting of his creditors will be held at the Court
House, In South Paris, on the l0t. day Of May,
time the said creditors may attend, prove their
claims. appoint trustee. examine the bankrupt
and transact such other business as may proper
!y come before said meeting.
South Paris, April "A, 1905.
GEO. A. WILSON,
Referee In Bankruptcy.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-05-02

Fire at Milford Friday destroyed
twenty-one buildings and 10000 feet
of lumber, causing a loss roughly esti-
mated at $4,000. The buildings de-
stroyed included the Episcopal church,
the Maine Central station, the town hall,
three stores and fifteen dwellings. The
buildings were small. While watching
the fire with a party Of friends, Miss
Alice NJ. Averill, a we'll known and
prominent Old Town lady, dropped dead
from heart disease, supposed to have
been developed to the fatal point by the
excitement
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-05-02

One of the greatest blessings a modest
man can wish for is good, reliable set
of bowels. IL you are not the happy
possessor of such an outfit you can
greatly improve the efficiency of those
you have by the judicious use of Cham
berlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets.
They are pleasant to take and agreeable
in effect. For sale by Shurtleff & Co.,
South Paris; Jones Drug Store, Oxford;
Moves Drug Store, Norway.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-05-02
Died.

In South Paris. May l, Mrs. Jennie, wife OF
william P. Morton. aged A years.
In Beth.l, April aS. Mrs. Betsey. widow OF
Phiueas Stearn-, aged 93 years
In New York, April 49, Miss Mamie Rose
Rubeps of Canton, aged II years:
In Welcbville, April %, Melville b. Warren
In Portland. April "a, Lizzie May (Tobin), wife
Of Richard A. Brown.
In BrocktOn, Mass, April 20, Mrs. Eliza NJ,
wife Of Warren Z. L. visa native OF Paris; 20
In stow, April 10, Moses Eastman, aged 81
years. II months.
In Rumfo d Falls, April IS, Edwin NJ, son OF
w. d. Reed, aged ) years. months, days.
In Norway, April 25, Mrs. Gertrude A. (Fea'
gue) Hayes. aged 46 years, months
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-05-02
Tooth Picks.

! have a case Of the tooth picks
which received the gold medal at the
Worlds Fair at St Louis last year
and sold there by millions at 'oc. a
box. Thee is 1900 in a box beauti-
fully finished, polished, pointed at
both ends. can sell this lot 1t SC
a hoy
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-05-02
For Sale.

50 bushels nice seed potatoes.
Also 7 good new mich cows. Cows
all right and in good condition and
the price is all right.
w. 7. WHEELER.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-05-02
MN Burned at West Peru.

The saw mill at West Peru owned by
Austin & Putnam was burned Sunday,
the 2Sd. Loss about $1,000; no in
surance.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-05-02

Sick headache results from disorder
ed stomach and is quickly cured by
Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tab
let's. For sale by Shurtleff & Co., South
Paris; Noyes Drug Store, Norway; Jones
Drug Store, Oxford.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-05-02
Born.

In Rumford Falls. April IA, to the wife OF Geo
McMennamin, a son.
In Norway. April s, to the wife of G. W.
Adams. q daughter.
In Greenwood. April 81, to the wife Of A.
Newton Frye mt, q daughter.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-05-02
CHASE'S VARIETY STORE,
South Paris, he.
Com missi"ners' Notice

COUHIuuSSh"HCsS ~
OXFORD, IS. Norway. April 18th, 1905.
We, the undersigned having bcen duly ap.
). tel 10y the oporable Judge Of probate,
within and for sail county, commissioners to
receive aud eciie upon the claims OF the crcoit.
ors of stephen s. Packard, late OF lbany. In
sai county, deceased. whose estate has been
represented inso' vent, hereby give public notice
agree .ble to the or,ier of said Judge Of Probate
that SIX months from and after this date. April
18th A. u. 1905 have been allowed to said credit.
ors to present and prove their claims, and that
We will at end ~ the duty assigned Us at tie
Office of Eugene Smith Eco, at Norway. Ia
said County Of Oxford, on June Is, A. ID. 1905
and on Oct ,ber Is. a. D. 1905, ut ten Of the clock
In the forenoon Of each of said days.
.jOHN A. ROBERTS, lo',.,o
MOSES z. STILES, Ho"n'''''o"e'o'
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-05-02

The above scores were slow fire, that
is, time allowance one minute per shot.
After the match was completed, those
experts of the company who were pres
emf fired one score each of timed fire at
200 yards; the allowance being 30
,ooonJe for Gyo cbotc cooroo nc fnllnwS.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-05-02
Ninth. , e,av,, Sweat Powder, for CHILDREN

Successfully uset by Mother Gray, nurse In the
Children's Home In New York. Cure Feverish.
ness, Bad Stomach, Teething Disorders move
and regulate the Bowels and Destroy Worms:
Over 80. 600 testimonials They nerer fail. At all
druggists, 25c. Sample FREE. Address, Allen
S. Olmsted, lie Roy, n. Y
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-05-02
Praise for DR.. True's Elixir.


mother, Is only one of the many we are
daily receiving from all parts Of the
country:
UNION. Me-. MARCH 81. 1905.
DIR. j. 4. TRUE,
Auburn, Me.
DEAR SIR: Enclosed yon will ind Is cents for
one box Of Worm Waters. My youngest son
shows symptoms Of having worms, and know
that your worm medicines will give prompt re-
lief NV Oldest son. Capt. william oOkson,
now sea captain. was when q boy. sickly and
In poor health We gave him your Elixir and
he grew and thrived ON II. We believe 1t saved
hi life. Yours respectfully.
MRS. JOHN COOKsOs
Many children are troubled with
worms, but are treated for something
else. A valuable book on diseases Of
children, which should DO in the hands
of every mother, will be sent free to any
address on request TO DR.. j. r. True q
Co., Auburn, Ne.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-05-02

DR.. Tenney, the oculist, will DO at the
Elm House, Norway, Thursday Of this
week.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-05-02
Married.

In South Paris, April 80, by Rev. j. II. Little,
Mr.. Charles franklin SWEET and Miss Lois Lee
Lapham both of Paris.
In Berlin, N. H, April 25, Mr.. Daniel Mccoy
and Miss Florence Murphy, both ef Rumford
Falls
In Bethel, April %, Mr.. George n. Sanborn
and Miss Hest ter May Kimball. both Of Bethel
In Rumford Falls. April 20, bv j. l.. Howard.
ESQ, Mr.. Geo W. Wright Of Mexico and Miss
Maude z. Rollins of Rumf0rd Falls.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-05-02

Bring old glasses to DIR. Parmenter.
Read al.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-05-02
Ar. Won U,in9 ALIENS Foot Ease

Shake into your shoes Aliens Foot Ease: a
powder. IL cures Corns, BuDiOns, Painful,
Smarting. Hot, Swollen feet. At all Druggists
and shoe Stores, pc.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-05-02
Fast Day Shoot Of Co. D at Norway.

Co. D, LIST Regiment, enjoyed their
annual Fast Day shoot at their range
Thursday with the following result.
A baked bean dinner was served on the
range in first class order and style. The
work fully justifies Inspector Dill's
report of Company D, in which he says:
Company D of the First Infantry, Nor
way, has the honor of leading the entire
guard on its figure of merit" Badge
still held by Sergt. Stiles. Scores at 200,
800 and 500 yards respectively. Possible
at each range 5C.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-05-02

...,,., down eastl-5: S6 A. NJ, daily. Sundays
49, O'so q A. A. NJ, 49O4 p. NJ. Sunday only,
So soi q Nd ,we-t-lO 90 A NJ, SaS p NJ. SAT P.
eV"Js,ly. sundays included). Sunday only.
a-
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1905-03-15
Wednesday, March IS, 1905.

The Japs are saiu to have won
signal victory over the Russians in
and around the city of Mukden, cap
turing that city and almost COM
pletely annih,liating the Russian
army under General Kuropatkin. 1t
ia estimated that the Ruaeisps lost in
killed and wounded $4,000 men,
while the Jsparese les is not given.
The remnants of the Russian army
has re,reated behind the forti6ca-
tons of Tie Pass, twenty-five miles
awav, where General Kuropatk'n is
irving to reoresnlze bis scattered
armv. According to the general
staff the main body has already COM.
pleted its retreat. and the rear guard
southwark is falling back slowly,
keeping in touch with the pursuing
columns of Japanese The rout OF
the Russians is attributed to the
fact that Kuropatkin Was outgen'
ersled by Field Marshal Oyama, the
japanese general.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1905-03-15

Bob Small and John Nol', two
white men were convicted OF MUIR
dering q peero and also shot white
man and bis horse on public road
in Darlington, eome few months ago
Smsll was sentenced to be executed
on the 5th day of May and Noll, who
was recommended to the mercy OF
the court. got life time sentence IN
the peni.eptiary. It is said that the
murdered negro was bard working
and ips ffensive and the murder was
upprovoked and committed while the
white men were under the irfaence
of whiskey. 1t is probable that Gov.
Heywsrd will not interfere with the
sentence Of the court.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1905-03-15

The 59sh Congress adjourned last
Saturday at noon. Very little except
routine work was expected. The sp-
nropristion mes spres all went through
Taking the session all through
it was harmonious one. There was
little wraneling and no acrimony in
debate Il was evident thst Presi-
dent Roo sevelt did not have the
sympathy aud support of his party
in the measures looking to the con-
troll of railway rates and truste.
These greet financial organizations
are too strong for Congress.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1905-03-15
News and Courier Enterprise.

It is understood that The News
and Courier company has closed a
contract for g new Hoe Prese, which
will print, when occasion demands.
twenty four pages at once, folding
and counting each paper at the same
time. The Deceasitstes the purchase
of far more extensive stereotyping
outfit, and 10 addition to this, the
company is tearing down the old,
and building q new two story build
ing to give more room in the com.
position and make up room. Work
on the uew bundn & began this week,
and contrsc: with he Hoe company
vas completed Saturday. The press
Will be en'pped at once. and it is
hoped to get it in operation within
about so dsys.-1h- Florence Daily
Times.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1905-03-15
Dr., 3ouknirht Dead.

DR.. W J Boaknie eht died at his
home on E mwood Avenue, Colum-
bis, last Sunday, in the 69th year Of
his age. Dr.. Bouknight was q native
of this county having been born in
Dutch Fork where he spent the
best days cf bis life. He was highly
esteemed by his peiehnors snd
friends for his manly, upright
character, strict integrity ard kind
ness of beart and hand. There sur
wives bin to mourn his departure,
beside host Of relatives and friends,
three daughters, a. follows: Mrs.
P. 81. Haltiwanper, Mrs. R e Ksen-
an and Mrs. S H Oaene, all resid-
ing in Columbia. The interment
was in E mwood Monday.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1905-03-15

THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
COUNTY OF LEXINGTON,
Court of Common Pleas.
L. B. Fulmer, plaintiff,
against
Hardie A. Gleaton, defendant.
Foreclosure Of Mortgage.
TN OBEDIENCE TO THE DECREE
i of the Court herein, will sell to the
highest bidder at public outcry, before
the court house door in Lexington, S. c.,
during the legal hours Of sale, on tho
first Monday in April, 1905,
All that certain, piece, parcel or tract
Of land situate, lying and being in the
County of Lexington and State aforesaid,
containing fifty eight and one-half (58!)
acres, more OF less, and bounded on the
north by lands of Rachel Jefcoat, on the
east by lands of A. A1enter. on the
south by lands Of George Ulmer and
estate lands of Mildred Flake, and on
the west by lands Of Robinson. Being
the same tract or parcel Of land convey
ed to the said Hardie A. Gleaton by
Emiline Gleaton by her deed dated the
nineteenth day Of December 1901.
TERMS OF SALE-CASH. Pur-
chaser to pay for papers.
SAMUEL 3. GEORGE,
Clerk of the Court.
Messrs. Raysor & Summers, attorneys
for the plaintiff. Sw21
March 10, 1905
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1905-03-15

Mr.. John G STANLEY, member Of
the well.known firm of Stanley Bros,
the china mep, OF Columbia, died
suddeul0 of beart failure, at the
Uoion Depot in that city Mocday
evening. he was assisting bis
daughter IN the train when he CO.
lspsed. He waa six'v-aix years old
and OF Q Of Cnlumhis's cieverest men
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1905-03-15
Notice, Fishermen.

TAKE NOTICE THAT I WILL
positively allow 40 fishing i'll my
pord, during the year 1903. except upon
the following terms: Witt! boat pr
dav, so cents: from banks per day 20
cents: pavabl, invariably III advance.
Good order must be kept.
tI,.,, \. TAYLOR.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1905-03-15
Final Discharge.

NOTICE rs HEREBY GIVEN TO
" all persons interested that l Will ap-
plv to the Hon. George S. Drafts, Judge
Of Probate in and for the County OF
Lexington, State Of South Carolina, on
the 18th dav of March, 1908, Tor hnal
discharge as Administratrix OF the Estate
of Manning Hook, deceased:
ELLA HOOK. Administrators.
5w20.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1905-03-15
Els First Sermon.

The Secretary of the joint Council
of Lexington charge of the Evangeli-
cal Lutheran church, has been noti-
fed by Rev. Mr.. Koeece, the new
pastor, that be will preach at Naza-
Teth church on the first Sunday In
April.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1905-03-15
"SqIED MY LIFE

That's what a prominent
druggist said of SCOTS
Emulsion a short time
ago. AS a rule we don't
use or refer to testimonials
in addressing the public,
but the above remark and
similar expressions are
made so often in connec-
ton with SCOTS Emulsion
that they are worthy of
occasional note. From
infancy to old age SCOTS
Emulsion offers a reliable
means of remedying i'm
proper and weak develop
ment, restoring lost flesh
and vitality, and repairing
waste. The &C t i n Of
SCOTS Emulsion is no
more Of a secret than the
composition Of the Emul-
sion itself. What it does
it does through nourish-
ment-the kind Of nourish-
ment that cannot be OBJ
tanned in ordinary food.
No system is too weak or
delicate to retain SCOTS
Emulsion and gather good
from it.
- We will send you
!: !: : ; !: : !: !: : !: ! : ! :: ::
F&sA sample free.
N MA Bs~-e that this picture m the
WA ESA form Of LABEL IS on the wrappe,
,tNNTk.4p ia ct every b.stle Of Emulsion you
GSMsNVj hM buy
:,mMSyk SCOTT & BOVINE
@},{iY Chemists
TX MIS- 400 Pearl St., N. I.
<@A SOC. and 81: ali druggists.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1905-03-15

There is considerable talk OF peace,
pesee, when there is no peace IN the
japan and Rossiap empires.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1905-03-15

President r osevett has named
ope of the Dew bat'leships uow
being constructed after South Caro-
lins. It will be larger, more power.
fu! and hsndsomer than the North
Carolina, which is thought to be the
finest battleshin DOW sfoat in TIE
United States N+vY.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1905-03-15

DY vIRTURE OF THE DECREE
d of the Court Of Common Pleas of
Lexington County, South Carolina, in
the case of Eddie Miller, Assignee, plain
tiff, Us. H. A. Fry, defendant, dated
4th March, 1905, I will sell to the high
est bidder at public outcry before the
court house door in Lexington, S. c.,
during the legal hours of sale, on the
first Monday in April, next:
All that piece, parcel or tract Of land,
situate, lying and being in the County
Of Lexington, State aforesaid, contain
ing one-haf Cd acre, more or less, ad-
joining lands Of M. S. Wingard, and
lots Of Ricard, and of Hendrix, and be-
ing the lot of land conveyed by W. P.
Roof to the said H. A. Fry, and the
said mortgage having been given to
secure the purchase money thereof.
Terms: All cash. Purchaser to pay
for papers. SAM'L. B. GEORGE,
Clerk of Court.
T.. G. Strkie, Attorney.
March 10, 1905. 3W2l
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1905-03-15
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
COUNTY OF LEXINGTON,

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
COUNTY OF LEXINGTON,
Court of Common Pleas.
Eva c. Boozer. Lucy Crews, Mary
Gooding, Carrie Efrd and Maurice
Kreps, Plaintiffs.
VS..
Daniel Wise, Henry Wise, Willie Hall,
Henrietta Wise, Jessie Hall, John
Wise, Ernest Wise, Daniel Wise,
Rhodella Wise, Martha Wise, Harry
Wise, Oscar Wise, Rudolph Wise,
Brown Wise, Julius Nathaniel Wise,
Jimmie Wise, Serena Wise, Maurice
Davis, Jim Harris, Sarah Titus. Tom
Titus, Salie Richardson, Frank
Smoyer, Charlotte Umphrey, Charley
Wise, Elsie Buckley, Willie Wise,
Lizzie Boozer, May Boozer and Drafts
Boozer, Defendants.
DY VIRTUE OF THE JUDGMENT
d herein, will sell to the highest bid
der at public outcry, before the Court
House door in Lexington, S. c., during
the legal hours Of sale, OH the first
Monday in April next;
All that piece, parcel or tract Of land
Situate, lying auu UellS 4u tile COuuty
of Lexington and State aforesaid, con-
tanning ten (10) acres, more or less, and
adjoining lands of Jesse McCartha,
H. M. Wingard, tract B., George NJ.
Corley and Roof & Barre Lumber Co.,
and known on the plat as tract A.
TERMS-One-third cash, the balance
on credit of one and two years, with
interest from day Of sale. secured by
bond of the purchaser and mortgage Of
primises sold, with leave to pay all cash.
Purchaser to pay for papers.
SAMUEL 3. GEORGE,
G. c.. G. P. & G.. S.
Efrd & Dreher, Attorneys for Plain
tiff.
G. T. Graham. Attorney for Defen-
dants.
March 10, 1905.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1905-03-15

The cott, n mills of Uolon have in
troduced a new innovation in labor
sff.ira. They bsve voluntarily re-
duced the working time to ten hours
day.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1905-03-15

The town council held its regular
monthly meeting last light.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-08-02
CHASE MURDERER IN AUTO.
Nine Parties Of Detectives Violate the
Speed Laws Without Trouble.

New Brunswick, Aug. l.-Detectives
in automobiles, scattering ciwuars offer
Ing $50 reward for the capture of the
murderer, are trying TO run down Chas,
Long. the negro wanted for the killing
OF Matthew Cunningham in Trenton.
This country has been secured the hast
days by plain clothes men in automo
hiles, il having been learned that Long
was employed by farmer named Nell
sou, near Duuellen. :.
Long got news Of their coming Satur.
day, and He'd The officers gave chase,
without thought to the speed laws and
ran Long to cover in thick wood, where
he got away from his pursurers. They
had chased him four miles down roads
and across fields, the officers leaving the
automobiles and dashing after him, over
fences, cracking their revokers at fre,
quent intervals, but the negro got away,
The chase was continued today
through this section Of the state. Chas.
q. Roehling, of the firm of Roebling
Brothers, OF Trenton, offered his sixty
miles an hour automobile TO the police
yesterday for the chase today, when six
searching parties started out. Long is
now keeping away from the railroads
and trolley lines, During the day yes,
terlay nine different automobile parties
were looking for Long, and the novelty
of detectives along the highways like
lords in the machines was experienced
for the first time in this state.