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Los Angeles herald., 1906-09-28
Wind Still Hlah
BY Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
ATLANTA, Ga, Sept. 27.-Western
Union Telegraph company tonight re-
ports that the wind is still very high
at Pensacola, blowing from the gulf
The Indications are for several hours
continuance of the storm.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-09-28
Explosion Kills Two
N AssOciated Pross.

CHERRY VALE. Kas. Sept. 27,-An
explosion of natural gas here this after
noon demolished the Edgar zinc smelt-
five others, three OF whom viii die.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-09-28
Wireless Station Fails
By Associated Press.

by ASSUCId lSNI I ISSS'
WASHINGTON, Sept. 27-Repeated
efforts were made by the wireless sta
tion at the navy yard here up to mid
night to reach Pensacola with a view
of ascertaining the situation there, but
all attempts proved unsuccessful.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-09-28

Gladding and DR.. FIesser said the one
word, dead" and the spectators slowly
filed out Of the death chamber.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-09-28
MANY LIVES REPORTED LOST
Rumors, However, Cannot as Yet Be
Verified
BY Associated Press.

PENSACOLA. Fla, Sept, 27.-The
worst sea storm and hurricane that the
gulf coast has experienced since the
village Of Pensacola on San Rosa
Los Angeles herald., 1906-09-28
STORM SWEEPS
SOUTHERN COAST
MANY GULF CITIES SUFFER Sc.
VERELY FROM BLOW
Shipping, Railroads and Exposed Inc
dustriaI Plants Wrecked and
Crops Damaged-Seattered
Reports Of Lives Lost
Cnntlnncd frnm nnRn one.

night after a day of steady rain which
has been continuous for thirty-six
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1906-07-21
NOtice fo C~ontraciors.

NOTICE is hereby given that in
obedience TO an order made by the
County Court OF lafayette County,
Missouri, at its June term, 1905, the
undersigned County Clerk, will re
ceive sealed bids or proposals for the
erection OF a new building to b.
erected on the County Farm near
Wellington, Mo.
Bids will be received from this date
up to IL en-
MONDAY, JULY 2, 1906.
All bids to be considered by the
County Court Aaall be accompanied
by a certified check for 5 per cent of
bid submitted.
Plans and specifications of said
building can be obtained at the lumber
yard Of J. r. Moorehead, in Lexing-
ton, Missouri.
The Court reserves the right to re
ject any or all bids.
FRANK THORNTON,
1une9td County Clerk.
Lexington, Mo, June I, 1905.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1906-07-21
Lexington Louege.

Bunceton Eagle;
As was announced some time since,
Rev. A, E Rogers, who was reared IN
this county, and Is known almost as
well as any mar in il, has connected
himself with Lexington College for
Young Women. This college has a
history covering more than fifty years,
and during that time has had more than
five thousand students. II has turned
out nearly five hundred full graduates,
many of whom are now seatteresd
throughout this western country.
The business men of Lexington
a%ppreciatiug the great worth OF the
college have recently given to it ten
thousand dollars, to be expended in
improvements and engagements. We
understand that everything viii be
completed by the beginning of the next
sessiLn, and that the young ladies then
will have superior accommodations.
One of the publishers of the Eagle
knows much about the working OF this
splendid school, as he frequently visited
relative who attended it during the
past session. His personal and bust.
ness relations with Mr.. E. W. White,
the honored president, has convinced
him that he Is a man o. magnificent
ability, and has the finest qualifica-
lions for the position he holds. He is
large in person, large IN mind, and
large in his sympathies. The last ses-
sion was the largest In the history OF
the college, but with greater increased
accomm odatlons, the promise for the
future year is brighter than ever.
Miss Georgia Hays and Miss Velma
Reavis, of Bunceton, attended this
college last session, but judging from
the present Indications Cnnnsr annnt, !
will be more largely represented next
year. A number of our young ladies
are arranging to attend, and they are
now talking of organizing q Cooper
county colony, such as the state OF
Colorado had at the college last year.
Everyone who knows Rev. Rogers
knows full we'll that no one from old
Cooper county will ever be neglected
or forgotten il he Is around. He has
beer about much in the world, and
has filed many responsible positions,
but the affection for the home and
friends of his childhood lives ever with
him. The Eagle takes special pleas
ure in recommending the excellent
institution with which he is now
connected.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1906-07-21
HOW,S THIS9

W offer One Hundred Dollars
Reward for any case Of Catarrh that
annot be cured by Halls Catarrh
Cure. f. j. CHENEY & Co., Toledo, 0.
We, the undersigned. have known
FL. Cheney for the last 10 years, anU
believe him perfectly honorable in all
business transactions, and financially
able to carry out any obligations
made oy his firm.
WALDING, KINNAN & MARY IN,
Wholesale Druggists. Toledo, O..
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken
internally, acting directly upon the
blood and mucous surfaces of the
system. Testimonials sent free.l
Price, 15c, per bottle. Sold by al
druggists.
Take Halls Family Pills for cor.
IiPation. 7-7m1
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1906-07-21
More Than a Million.

More than a million persons entered
the United Ststes through the Ellis
island station during the fiscal year,
ending June 80 last. The exact mum
Der was 1902, 1854, an iucresse of
1879, O75, as compared With he preced-
ing year. OF the total sss, 54s we're
aliens, and increased of "a, 564 over
the number received at this station
during the year ending Juue 80 1905 +.
The largest number of immigrants, OF
one nationality was OPP. 6O6, from
Italy, The Hebrews we're second
with l25, 900. A total OF more than
s19, OO0, 900 IN cash was brought IN by
the Immigrants This was about s1s
per capita,
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1906-07-21
Fine Accommodation

The great exposltions Of the world
have r7ually been held in or near
metropolitan cities. The knowledge
OF this fact has caused some to cues.
ton whether Norfolk will be able to
fnrnish adequate hotel accommodations
for the immense throngs which next
year will visit the Jamestown Exposl.
ton. No anxiety need be felt, how.
ever, on this score.
The jamestown Exposition Is I
culiarly fortunate in its situation.
Although iLkis but a scant six miles
from Norfolk, it is hardly a great II
distance from Portsmouth, Newport
News or Hampton, 1t is within a fey
minutes ride OF some Of the most
famous seaside hotel resorts in
America: Ocean View, Virginia
Beach, Pine BeavA and Fortress
Monroe, or Old Point, long iamoac s
an all year health and pleasure point.
The cities enumerated abovs are we'll
equipped with modern hotels, and
cottages tor the accommodation OF
summer visitors line the shores OF
Chesapeake Bay, the roadway to the
sea, and the Virginia coast.
Several large hotels ere now building
in the cities near the exposition
and a number OF temporary
hotels are going up in-the vicinity OF
the grounds. Further to assure COM
Portable and attractive aecommoda.
TORS for its guests, there is being col :
stracted within the exposition grounds
an Inside Inn, which 10 unique among
ext ositlon hotels. This Inn will be q
real hoLel-not a hastily constructed
barn with shallow partitions, built for
a day. 1t will be a permanent affair
lasting alter the exposition is over, and
will add n more TO the well known
resorts OF the section. II will have a
capacity Of 1900 guests.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1906-07-21
THE SMILE

that won; come off, appears on baby's
face after one bottle OF Whites Cream
Vermituge, the great worm medicine.
Why not keep that smile on baby IS
face. If you keep this medicine on
hand, you will never see anything else
but smiles OF his face. Mrs. S.
Blackwell, Okla, writes: "My baby
was peevish and fretfnl WnnlA re-.
eat and l feared he would die. l
used a. bottle of Whites Cream
Vermifuge and he has not had a
sick day since. Sold by Orenshaw g.
Young. 7-7m1
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1906-07-21
City Mills Change Hands.

Higginsville Leader:
The management, patents and entire
control of the Higglnsvllle Milling
Company was this week transferred
into the hands Of A. E. Asbury, Jr.,
who was formerly assistant manager
.. IL CO ali, wi. AsDury is a son
of Capt. A. Asbury, and fully capable
Of making the new mill a success. He
has had considerable experience and
Is considered one OF our best business
men.
The new mill will be built at once.
1t will be built Of brick and equipped
with the latest improved machinery.
1t will have a capacity OF 500 barrels
per day and will probably be completed
and ready for business by the first Of
January. The big steel elevator and
engine room, both of which were par
italy ruined, are being rapidly re
paired. The management expects to
have the elevator in shape to handle
wheat in the purse Of thirty days.
j. F. Forster will be the manager of
the new mill. He comes iroa sweet
Springs where he has be 4 Il the past
tx years. He thoro lgC y understs nds
the business.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1906-07-21
ALL THE WORLD

knows the Billiards. Snow Linimept
has no superior for rheumatism, stiff
joints, cuts, spraihs, lumbago, aud all
pains. Buy 1t, try l. and you will
always use 1t. Any body who has
used Billiards. Snow Imminent is a
living proof of what it does. All we
ask OF you is to get a trial bottle.
Price 25c, SOC and sl.OO. Sold by
Orensflw u Young. 7-7ml
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1906-07-21
ONLY SO YEARS OLD.

81 am only 50 years old and dom
expect even when [ get to be real old
to feel that way as long IS l can get
Electric Bitters,h says Mrs. E. r.,
Brunson, of Dublin, Ga. Surely
there's nothing else keeps the old as
young and makes the weak as strong
as this grand tonic medicine.
Dyspepsia, torpid liver, lpfsmed
kidneys or chrenlc constipation are
unknown after taking Electric BitteIs
q reasonable time. Guaranteed by
Crenshaw & Young druggist. Price
soc. 7-7m1
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1906-07-21
ABRAHAM LINCOLN

was man who, against all odds,
attained the highest honor a mar
could get in the United States,
Billiards. Horehound Syrup has
attained a place, never equalled by any
other like remedy. 1t is a sure cure
for coughs, colds, bronchitis, I'm.
duen zaand all pulmonary diseases.
Every mother should keep supplied
with this wonderful cough medicine.
Sold BY Crenshaw & Young. 1-7m1
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1906-07-21
Lodge Officers Installed.

al gginsville J~effersonian.
Archie lodge No. 44S, 1. o. o. F
of this city, installed new officers
Thursday night OF last week as fol
lows: Henry Mollenkamp, district
deputy grandmother; Joe Hameltor
N. G ; ]. f. Cook, V. G.; Fred New.
man, Sec; J.H. Burgan, treas. T. W,
Greene, r. S. N. G.; ]. F. jackson,
L. S. N. G.; VIM. Peverstoff, L. S.
V. g.; j. w. Petering, R. S ". g.;
Chas, Stoll, warden; Chas. Glsd;sh,
conductor; Ad Hicklin, 1. G.; Howard
Bennett, D. e.; Ed Rogers, L. S. S.;
james Bumboy, r, 5. s.; ], E. Riggs,
chaplain.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1906-07-21
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.

Letters of administration on the estate OF
Gharles Q. Cooper, deceased, were granted t.
tne Undersigned on the 4th day of Nav,
sOd, by the probate court of LAFAYETTE
county, Missouri. All persons having claims
- saiu estate are required to exhibit them
~ owance TO the administrator within one
wear tlter the date OF said letters or they may
DE prccluded from any benefit of sueh estate.
ana II such claims be not exhibited within two
years from the date of said letters they will
be forever barred.
This 4th day OF May, 1906.
WILLIAM N. PALMER,
o-lztS Administrators.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1906-07-21

S. ". Williams left Sunday morn
Ing for Clinton and FL Dorado Springs
to spend his vacation. Frank Bow
man will conduct the Daily Adver-
tissr for him In his absence.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1906-07-21

For SALE-I have four acres OF land,
SIX o house, good barn, fine cellar,
and all kids of fruit on the place.
For terms require Of
Miss MAMIE @. WMLErTE,
6-SOtf Page City Missouri.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1906-07-21
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.

Letters of administration on the estate of
ward Porter, deceased, were granted to
the Undersigned on the 10th day of Nav,
WO6, by the probate court OF Lafay-
county, Missouri PERSONS having
ms against sa' 4. ire required -
them for allow nee The adm
4 or within one : or the date
letters or tho & lrecluded FROM
my benefit OF sue ate and II such claims
be not exhibited N.5hin two years from the
barred.
This 10th day of May, 1905.
BERT McQUERY,
o-I2to Administrator.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1906-07-21

Born-Recently, near Emma, to the
wife OF Otto Kraemer, a daughter.
Born-In Corder July 8, 1905, to the
wife of John Rogge,-twin girls.
Born-In Corder July I, 1906, to The
wife of Geo Kleesehultz-a boy.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1906-07-21
Farm for Sale.

For sale 14S acres OF land ~ miles
southwest of Waverly. One Of the
best located farms in the county,
well improved. Apply to E. zEYsING,
Dover, Mo-, for part culars, 5-l2mS
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1906-07-21
Go to Whites Island

and spend your summer vacation,
good fishing and hotel Accommodations.
Address all communications to THE
WHITES ISLAND FISHING & SPORTING
Co., WaverlY, Mo. 6.16tf
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1906-07-21
BADl BADu BADuu

Bad blood comes from bad Digestion
bad stomach, bad liver, bad kidneys-at-
tended with bad, foul breath, coated
tongue, bad tastD, bad headaches, bad
appetite and kindred symptoms. Bad as
these all are, and serious as are the dis
eases to which they lead, DR., Plerceis
Golden Medical Discovery comes 10 the
relief and cure Of all these by regulating
Ind inYlgorating STOMACH, LIVER'
BOWELS and KIDNEYS, and putting
ell these organs IN good order. '
> NGolden MEDICAL Discovery Nontairs
no alcohol opllm 6f other harmful
drugs, neither does II contain sugar az
syrup, which are injurious to some stom.
achs. Without any of these IL retains lis
pleasant taste and marvellous healing
qualities In the most trying climate,
Don't let Q selfish medicine seller cheat
you out Of YOU, health by giving you q
substitute. He's only looking out for a
larger profit, not for your good. Shun
him. Honest, unselfish dealers recon-.
mend the "Golden Medical Discovery
NThAt your remedies are not for the few
but for the many is evident. Tor ] PERSONALS
know OF many scores Of persons in this city
who have been restored 20 health and
strength by, your medicines" thus writes
Henry L~andsheft. Esq, Alderman 10 18th
NesNt bhnoAos ~ = VI l@Vi JtuEIbOn street.
II know that DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical
Discovery is most valuable In cases OF de-
TanRement Of the liver, having taken the
medicine some two years ago when l had a
bad attack Of liver trouble. and I never used
. medicine before that did me 80 much
good. ] have known DR.. Pierce for twenty
Six years, and do not wonder at his success,
for he Is a physician and man OF sterling
qualities, is possessed OF extraordinary skill,
and he has In his Sanltarium a corps OF Spe-
eialists who are chosen because OF their
unusual knowledge and professional sldll.p
II suffering from any obstinate, llnger-
Ing allment, write TO DR.. Pierce and get,
free Of charge, sound medical advice.
He has the counsel and assistance Of a
large staff Of expert specialists.
M
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1906-07-21

The Peoples Common Sense
Medical Adviser, by r. v.
Pierce, M. d., Chief Consult
ing Physician 10 the Inva-
lids Hotel and Surgical
Institute, Buffalo, N. Y.
Paper bound FREE on ro-
ceipt OF 81 one-cent stamps
for mailing only; or cloth
bound for 81 cents. Address
fhe f.uthoB. ~ abova.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-01-13
TRYlNe 10 FINp THE REAsoN.

MAY offer you something to eat2''
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-01-13
lie CAT GAME BACK.

abH
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-01-13
Why He Resented

why ne RSSSFlk&d
What makes
you get angry
when people call
you a genius %
cit as much as
to say. answered
the bright but
practical young
man, that I don't
comb my hair and
keep my shoes
shined.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-01-13
MIR. Hum p hries'


MIR. Hum p hries'
Fad.
Il understand,
said Mrs. Bon
tonne, that your
wife has a fad for
collecting antique
vases. It's a pity
you haven't some
fad, too, Mr.. Hum
phries they're
just lovely
Il have one,
said Mr.. Hum
phries rather
shortly. My fad
is collecting the
stuff with which
Mrs. HUMPHREYS
collects the vases. .
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-01-13
Too Long to Wait.

90 Long to Wait.
Virginia - Miss
Brisk didn't hest
tate to give his
age as her reason
for refusing old
Munnybags.
Gladys Told
him to his face he
was too old, eh?
Virginia-Not at
all. He swore he
would love and
cherish her till
death" and she
told him he was
too young.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-01-13
WENT The LIMIT

''And so you were vfctfmized by the
sharpers while you We're in the city?'
asked the pastor of the Travelled mem
Der of his flock
.'Victimized2 '' said the member
why, parson, I was skinned SO good
and clean that what was left on me
would discourage a chiropodist"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-01-13
The ToH.

I should like to
ask you. Mr.. Writ
er, as a successful
literary man. what
IS an author 5
hardest struggle %
Staying sue
ce S sful, young
man.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-01-13

Roy lF0 has ours
Mammal 81 hope you'
ooh said t Hvet times"
need on HAYES i onoede
Roys But had 0 cake nanm
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-01-13
HAPPY THOUGHT.

Mrs. Hog-Our cook is going to get
married. What'n we give her for a
wedding present?
Mr. Hog-I think a nice recommends
ton, suitably framed would be as
pleasing to her husband as anything
know.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-01-13
Not Very Enoour-
aging.

AIgy Gladys
told me last night
I reminded her OF
Napoleon. What do
you suppose she
meant?
Tom That you
are a dead one
probably
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-01-13

Haven't seen you for some time.
NO Where have you kept your
self?"
Been away"
oh, that's it. Do you know, I was
afraid it might be the fault of that
ten dollar bill that you've owed me so
long"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-01-13
IDEAL.

Mrs Van Antler-she is a fine nurse,
isn't she?
Mrs Giltpaee- Splendid. Why. [
never have to see the baby from one
weeks end to the other.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-01-13
TOO SHREwD.

Old Genueman-Throw away that
vile cigar.
Tenement Jin-Not much, mister.
Go an find yer own buttl
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-01-13

Mr. Buyer I
thought when you
sold me this auto
mobile you guar
anteed it to be a
first class hill
climber 2?
Dealer uni
Mr.. Buyer-Well,
the only thing it
has shown any
tendency to climb
has been tele-
graph poles.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-01-13

Another Blow at
the Meat Trust.
Come in and
have a psychology
zeal sandwich with
me.
What's that p"
1.-TWO slices of
bread and belief in
a slice of ham.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-11-19
Catarrh Of the Stomach
A Pleasant, Simple, But Safe and Eff
fectua Cure for 1t.
COSTS NOTHING TO TRY.

Catarrh of the stomach has long
been considered the next thing to IN
durable. The usual symptoms are
full or bloating sensation after eating
accompanied sometimes with sour OF
watery risings, formation of gases
causing pressure) on the heart ana
lungs and difficult breathing, head
aches, tickle appetite, nervousness and
q general played out, larguid feeling.
There is often foul taste in the
mouth. coated tongue, and if the inter-
ior Of the stomach could be seen ii
would show Shiny, inhamed condl-
ton
The cure for this common and obsti-
nate trouble is found in treatmen!
which causes the food to be readlly
thoroughly digested before it has time
to fernent and irritate the delicate
mucous surfaces Of the stomach nc
secure prompt and healthy digestion
is the one necessary thing to do. ana
when normal digestion is secured the
catarrhal condition will have disap.
peared.
According to Dr. Harlanson, the SAT-
\ est and hest treatment is to use AFTER
each meal a tablet composed OF Dlas-
tase .Aseptic Pepsin. little NuN
/ Golden Seal and fruit acids. These tab,
lets can now be found at all drug stores
under the name of Stulrt's Dyspepsia
Tablets, and not being a patent medl-
cine can be used with perfect safety
and assurance that healthy appetite
and thorough digestion Will follow
their regular use after meals.
Mr.. r. s. Workman. Chicago, ILL.,.
writes: "Catarrh is a local condition
resulting from a neglected cold in the
head. whereby the lining membrane OF
the nos, becomes inf1amed and the
poisonous discharges therefrom pass
ing backward into the throat reaches
the stomach. thus producing catarrh OF
the stomach Medical authorities pre-
scribed for me for three years for ca
tarrh of stomach without cure, but to-
day 1 am the happiest of men after
using only one box of Stuarts Dys-
pepsia Tablets I cannot find appro-
PIRATE words to express my good feel
ing. / havc found flesh, appetite and
sound rest from their USE"
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets is the
safest preparation as well as the sim
plest and most convenient remedy for
any form of Indigestion, catarrh Of
stomach. biliousness, sour stomach
heartburn and bloating after meals.
s Send your name and address today
for free trial package and see for
X yourself. Address F. A. Stuart Co., IS
Stuart Bldg, Marshall, Mich.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-11-19
Family Of w. II. Ellyson Make
Horrible Discovery on Re-
turn From Church
SKULL ON DINING TABl
Benton County Man Preferred Death
to Further Suffering From Cancer
Uses Shotgun to Accomplish His
Purpose-Top of His Head Literally
Blown Off by the Charge.
Special to es-Kepublican.

Special to Times Republican.
vinton, Nov. 19.-When Mrs. w. III.
Elyson and daughter Irene returned
from church at noon yesterday, they
were Mortified to find a piece of hui
man skull, bloody and CHASTITY, on the
dining room table. Just inside the adj
joining room they found the lifeless
body of the husband and father, the
top of his head blown off with shot
gun. Ellyson was a retired farmer
about 60 years of age, and recently had
been operated upon for cancer. Anoth-
er operation had become necessary, and
it is thought that he had decided that
death was preferable to further suf-
fering from the disease. While the
family was at church he had taken a
double barrel shotgun and placing the
muzZle to his head had touched off the
trigger with a piece of stick. The top
of his head was literally blown off, and
in this condition Ellyson appears to
have staggered into the adjoining room.
Ellyson was wealthy and well known
in this vicinity.