The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1905-03-15
THE KEYSTONE STATE
Latest News Of Pennsylvania Told in
Short Order.

Pennypacker went to Philadelphia and
secured the services OF an expert sani-
tary plumber to make thorough exam
nation OF the sewer system of West
Chester. An effort will be made to pre-
vent the pollution of streams and to
avert typhoid outbreaks like that which
caused many deaths last year.
Benjamin II. Guldin, OF Pottsvile, who
was a member of the Masonic fraternity
for sixty-eight years. and of the Inde-
pendent Order of Odd Fellows for sew
enty years, died at the home of his son.
DIR. B. c. Guldin, of Minersville, in his
ninety-second year. He was serving his
thiriy-seventh year as justice of the
peace of Pottsvile.
In the trial OF Preston N. Bodey for
the murder of his father, Charles N.
Bodey, Of Orwigsburg, Miss Grace Bo-
dey, sister of the defendant was a wit
ness, While telling the jury how her
brother had beaten her father, she drew
a picture of her father from under her
coat and exhibited it to the jury. Burst
ing into tears, she exclaimed, "He was
the best man that ever lived, and that
poor old white head was beaten by his
own SON." Miss Bodey testified that
Preston had abused his father upon for
mer occasions, and that they had fire.
quent disputes over business matters.
The fact that the Legislature occupied
the new Capitol before the walls were
dry is supposed to be the cause of sew
eral attacks OF pneumonia. Among those
who are suffering from pneumonia are
Senators Cochrane, of Lycomng Coun-
ty, and Quail OF Schuylkill County; Jas
Nj. Shumacker, Superintendent of Pub
lie Grounds and Buildings, and Repre-
sentative Place, of Monroe County.
Speaker Walton barely escaped from the
drafty building to recuperate at home
IRON an attack that bordcred ON pneu-
monia.
Burglars entered the parsonage of the
Bridgeport Baptist Church and stole a
small amount OF money and $500 worth
OF silverware, belonging to Rev. Y. c.
Jackson. The homes Of Frank Peirce.
Frank German and John Shoemaker, in
the same town, were also entered, the
thieves securing jewelry and clothing in
each.
Ihe hnal and most vigorous effort in
the hight to save the life of Samuel Grea-
son, who is convicted of the murder Of
John Edwards, was made before the
Supreme Court in Philadelphia. Attor-
neys John H. Rothermel and William
Sadlcr appeared for Greason, while At
torney f. II. Deysher represented Mrs
Kate Edwards, wife OF the murdered
man. The confession of Mrs. Edwards
was brought before the Supreme Court
a short time ago, but that body refused
to consider it as of sufficient weight 10
warrant rule for a new trial. The
present depositions CT Mrs. Edwards
disclose for the first time the complete
details of the murder. The mother at
last incrminates her daughter, Mary,
but the latter, it is understood, will not
be held in jeopardy. Attorney Sader
sent a petition to the members of the
Board of Pardons asking for COM
plete pardon for Greason. This is done
in order that should the Supreme Court
fail to grant a rule on the Berks court
for new trial, the Board of Pardons
may recommend pardon for the negro.
The Pennsylvania Louisiana Purchase
Exposition Commission wound up its
affairs at meeting in Harrisburg and
will shortly submit a detailed report to
the Legislature. The report of the COM
mission shows an unexpended balance
of $4,000 out of the fund of 100000
appropriated by the last Legislature.
This money will be turned back into the
State Treasury.
1t is announced at West Chester that
DIR. Isaiah Everhart the executor OF
the late Benjamin NJ Everhart the
millionaire-botanist who died in that
city some months ago, leaving consid-
cradle real estate, decided not to deed
TO the borough for park purposes the
tract of woodland and pasture known
as "Everhart's Grove" 1t was generally
believed that this land would soon be-
come public park. but it is said the
grove is now offered for sale.
The police and Coroner of Chester
are still trying to secure clew as to
what motive John +, Chatham had for
trying to kill trying to kill his wife and
mother-in-law. Mrs. Chatham's life
hangs in the balance in the Chester Hos
ptal, and, while her condition is favor
able for recovery, the least complication
may result in her death. AT times she
is conscious and can answer questions.
but she refuses to talk in any way about
the crime
Irwin A. Bristol, liveryman, conveyed
several persons to the Galleger farm,
near Emile. In coming back he had
to cross a narrow bridge, and in trying
to avoid another team, Mr. Twins
horses and wagon pitched off the bridge
Both horses were killed Mr.. Irwin
succeeded in getting out and was able
to go back to Mr.. Galleger's residence,
he was badly hurt The horses
were valued at $500
Being released after a quarantine OF
more than month, on account of small
poX, Winfield Allebaugh, OF Allentown,
was arrested at PottStown, charged with
desertion and non-support The charge
was made by his wife, who resides in
Allentown. When Alenbaugh was
located by Chief of Police Delcamp il
was discovered that the boarding house
n which he lived was under quarantine.
md, after waiting FIVE weeks, Allcbaugh |
was arrested as he was about to leave |
he house for the first time after quar-
antine was raised.
Governor Pennypacker fixed May |
or the hanging OF Martin Razimus, Of
-uzerne County and May for the
ranging of William Dillon and Ira
Green, OF Center County.
Crime In Mississippi.
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