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The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1906-08-29
PERSONAL

iiii' Is visiting friends in Lam
caster.
Miss Mettie Steele, of Creek.
Is visiting her sister, Mrs. p. F.
Mcdaniel.
Miss Belle Chambers of York
is visiting her sister, Mrs. r E.
Allison.
Col and Mrs. Leroy Springs
went to Atlantic City Saturday
night.
Mr.. Ii. E. CoA5ey, now Of Rock
H'll' was in town Monday and
yesterday.
Miss Kate Barton, of Gre at
Falls, is visiting relatives in
Lancaster.
Mr.. e. o. Thompson LETT last
evening for Wake Forest, N. c.,
to reenter college.
Mr.. W, T. Gregory has re-
turned from an extended visit to
Cleveland Springs.
MesSrs l.. P. R0ddey and J.
~. Oonnors spent Sunday and
Monday in Kershaw.
Mrs. l.. S. Davidson, of Ker.
shaw, is visiting Mr.. Marion
"itherspoon and family.
Miss Alice Bailey, trained
nurse of Columbia, was the guest
OF Miss Dot Smith the past week.
Mr.. Mike Johnson has return.
ed from an extended trip to Ashe-
vile, Lake Toxaway and other
points.
Mr.. S. p. Tate, of Bridgewater,
n, O., recently visited his daugh-
ter in this vicinity, Mrs. John ID.
Adams.
Mrs. Charles D. Jones and lit
tie daughter, Miss Mary, return
ed yesterday from their visit to
Charlotte.
Mr.. F. NJ. Mobley, superin-
tendent OF the Halle Gold Mine
store, spent Sunday night in Lam
caster.
Miss Eta Belk, of Hope, n. c.,
and Miss Minnie Morris, Of Creek,
are visiting Mr.. and Mrs. j. N .
Outen.
Mrs. Frank Mackey and child
rem of Lancaster are visiting her
mother, Mrs. Gum. n.-Blacksburg
Chronicle
Mr.. Sam F. Massey, of Osceola, ,
spent Friday and SATURDAY. in
Lancaster. We are indebted to
him for a pleasant call while
here.
Mr.. b. F. Phillips, of Lancas-
ter, was in the city this week and
gave the Herald pleasant call.
Rock Hill Herald.
Mrs. r. f. McIlwain is in
Charlotte with her daughter, Mrs
McNelIs, who has been quite sick
but is now better.
Mrs. George Gatling, who has
haan XiSitinr h., ...--- =,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1906-04-13

was born. A more dastardly cad, cur
and thief never lived"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1906-04-13
HEARING ON FRIDAY
MELVIN r. SMITH, INDICTED FOR
MURDER, SEEKS RELEASE
FROM ASYLUM
May Be Held for Killing of Conductor
Should He Get Free From the
MassilIon institution.

Arguments on the writ of habeas
corpus secured by Attorney Sterling
on behalf of Melvin r. Smith, whose
release he seeks from the Massillon
State hospital, where Smith has been
confined for about three years, will be
heard Friday,
Smith was adjudged insane by Pro
bate Judge Aungst about three years
ago, after being indicted for murder
in the first degree, for the killing of
James Shelter conductor, on an in
terurban car on January 16. 1903.
Since then he has been an inmate of
the ward for the criminal insane.
Whether Smith will be held on the
indictment found against him three
years ago, should he be released by
the Massillon hospital authorities, re.
mains to be seen. 1t is understood that
DR.. Eyman does not believe Smith in.
sane and will so testify.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1906-04-13
Sparta Sunday Schools.

Sparta, o., April 11.-There was AN
error last week; the balance in the
treasury of the Christian Sunday
school is over $50 The attendance
last Sunday was so; collection. $I62
The attendance at the NJ. e. Sunday
school last Sunday was 81; collection
$116.
The Christian social meeting last
Sunday at the Christian church was
led by Sanford VanVoris and was
we'll attended. He also administered
the sacrament of the Lords Supper,
He announced preaching next Sun
day evening by their pastor.
The Epworth league of the M. e.
church will give an entertainment In
the town hall next Friday night, and
will also serve supper
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1906-04-13
INTO LAKE
Dowie Threatens to
Throw Voliva and His
"Devi!s"-Son Makes
Some Serious Charges
Against"First Apostle. "

Chicago, April 1.-THE past "a
hours has apparently left the situa-
ton unchanged between OR" Dowie
and the Volivans. Dowie is still at
the Auditorium annex from which he
has not emerged since being taken
there Tuesday morning. Voliva and
his lieutenants are in absolute control
at Zion City and as defiant as ever.
Unconditional surrender is the only
terms on which Voliva will agree to
suspend hostilties. This edict was
made known to Attorney e. G. Wet
ten who went to Zion City to treat
with the insurgent leader in regard 10
capitulation.
At the conference when the demand
for a complete withdrawal of all or
the First Apostles" claims, eCclesi-
astical and commercial all the leaders
of the rebellion we're present while
Dowie was represented in the person
of his attorney.
The conference was without results.
A council of war was called by Dow
lie as soon as he had finished his morn
ing meal
81 love Lake Michigan" Dowie is
said to have remarked. 'Tts great
stretch of waters gives me courage.
1t is big enough and deep enough to
receive Voliva and his devils and L
intend to throw them all into it when
get back to Zion. God will triumph
through his first apostle. The dogs and
pigs who have deposed me will be
drowned like rats"
SONS CHARGES.
This afternoon Gladstone Dowie,
who is at white heat Of rage against
his father for the revolving charges
made against his mother and himself,
issued a statement of charges against
his father. rumors of which have
been circulated before. He says ne
has documentary evidence to prove his
charges.
His statement is as follows
"Dr. Dowie is guilty of adultery. This
is the charge 1 am holding over MS
head. l am waiting for him to act
before l reveal the details of the ac-
cusation. hold the absolute proof
of this charge against him"
WAS the woman resident of Iii
on?" he was asked.
81 do not care to answer that ques-
tion," said he.
81 will not say at this time"
"Was Miss Ruth Hofer concerned in
the case?"
mo, she was not" said Gladstone
quickly.
LET my father remember what hap
pened in 1871" said he sententiously.
when 1 say remember 1877" as
serted Gladstone, my father VIII
know to what l refer"
The speaker refused to be more
specific but made it clear he was ready
to unfold another dark charge" in
addition to talk of other ones in the
last few days.
DR.. DoWie was asked: what did
Gladstone mean by his statement:
Remember 1872"
Il do not know what he meant.
know that was the year in which he
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1906-04-13
Democratic Primaries.

Millersburg, o., April 1.-THE
Democratic primaries have been set
for May 5, and the county convention
on May Z, at which time delegates to
the congressional and circuit court
conventions will be selected.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1906-04-13
BUYS RELEASE FROM WIFE
For $1,000 Woman Surrenders All
Claims Upon Husband.

O'I'II'S = FIT ''N8~R1U''I'
Wellsville, o., April 11.-John N.
Mccormick has purchased separation
from his pretty wife, Mary g.. for
$1,000.
An agreement filed in the Office of
the county recorder provides that
they shall hereafter live Separate
and apart" The wife in considera
ton of $1,000 relinquishes all claim
upon her husband for support and Ia
any share in his large property in
terests.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1906-04-13
DOG COMMITS SUICIDE.
Fox Terrier Hangs Himself After Be
inu Whipped.

ing Whipped.
Salem, O., April 11.-After being
whipped for some prank fox terrier
dog belonging to Charles Moore OF
this city killed himself yesterday.
A loose end of rope was hanging
near the window of a shed, and plac'
ing its head within moose of the
rope the dog leaped out of the win
dow and hanged himself.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1906-04-13

Ice forming on telegraph wires
sometimes increases their weight no
less than 800 per cent.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1906-04-13

A bird in the hand is worth a doz-
en- eggs in the incubator.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-06-14
OLD POTTER NOTES.

Crops are looking nicely.
 Mir. and Mrs. J. T. Barron are on the sick list this week.
 Little Stella Lawthers was seriously i'll, but is better now. Mir. Moore, Holiness preachef is holding meeting at this place. Miss Blanche Lane, who los' her eye sigh., seems to thinK nS' eyes are getting better.
 Farmers are finiing plenty 2, work to do to keep the grass any weeds out of their crops.
 Sunday school was disnl'ssea, {, until Sunday week on account Y so many of the members wan.'"s to attend Children's Day serVlSes at Dallas next Sunday.
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The Mena weekly star., 1906-06-14
sOnE DOTS FROn INN.

Mrs. ]. H. Mitchell spent Sum day with Mrs. Key.
 Next Sunday is pastors day at Concord. Everybody remember.
 Plenty of rain and warm sum- shine nowadays for the farmers.
 Mrs. Josie Garden and daugh- ter, Minnie, made trip to Mena Saturday.
 Mrs. Annie Conn is at Mena attending the Teachers Institute this week.
 Rev. K. P. Childers will preach at the Ransom school house next Sunday at II a. m.
 William White of Little River county has been visiting his fath- CT, returning to his home Sunday.
 Mrs. s. B. Cross and sons, lack and Benjamin, spent Sunday with her son, J. H. Cross, and family.
 John Cearly, who was a guest at the home of MT. and Mrs. w. M. Bateman, was taken suddenly i'll but recovered sufficiently to ride 10 his home.
 Mrs. Wear, wife of Harrison Wear, passed from this life to the great beyond Monday, at 3 D. m. She leaves husband and three little children to mourn her loss. also many friends. Mrs. Wear had been i'll for some time and her recovery had been very doubt full from the first.
 Rosebud.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-06-14
ACORN STEMS.

Rev. Geo. Bates of Mena preached at Acron Sunday.
 The literary, held at the school house Saturday night, was a grand success.
 Miss Maude Owens, l.. N. Whisenhunt and Harry Pete6sh are attending the Teachers In- stitute at Mena this week.
 Mir. and Mrs. K. l.. Barron spent Saturday, night and Sun- day with the lattei's sister, Mrs. William Gass.
 J. c. Garland attended church at Corrinth Sunday.
 B. F. Owens and family were visitors Of l.. Holiday and family Sunday.
 Miss Jennie Petefish attended the Catholic school entertainment at Mena last Thursday night.
 Miss Emma Nunley and broth CTS, Frank and Earl, of Nunley spent several days here last week with their uncle and aunt, Mir. and Mrs. Elisha Lambert.
 Busy Bee.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-06-14
BULGER BLOTS.

Crops are looking fine in ths1 section of the country.
 o. NJ. Durman X Bro. are moving their saw mill from here to some other location.
 G. W. Holt, who fell of T wagon and broke his leg just below the knee in February, E able 10 be up again.
 We had heavy rain aud wind storm Thursday night but as far as can be learned thefe was but little damage.
 There will be an all day sing ing at the Green school house on the Second Sunday in this month also protracted meeting on Saturday before the Fourth Sur day.
 Willie B,
The Mena weekly star., 1906-06-14
CATCHY COVE CLIPPINGS

Rev. Mir. Burt delivered an able sermon at the hall Sunday night.
 MT. and Mrs. o. B. Colley left Sunday for visit with relatives at Potter.
 Misses Annie Adkisson, Ben nie Woodell and Bettie Brady went to Mena Sunday to attend the Teachers Institute.
 pr. Porter and wife of Janssen were guests of Mir. and Mrs Charles Rowcn Sunday.
 Lyda Huston is visiting friends Tn Mena this week.
 Mrs, Dr. J. c. Hilton returned home Sunday from a visit with relatives in New Province, Tenn
 The ice cream social at MT.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-06-14

parents, MT. and Mrs. J. D. Wat son, Sunday.
 Quite number from in and around Wickes left Monday tor Fort Smith, where they went to attend court.
 MT. and Mrs. Dock Tunuell took dinner with Mr. and Mrs. ]. A. Chilean Sunday.
 The Misses Telps spent Sunday evening with their friends, Misses Ethel and Lottie Daniel.
 Rev. Mir. Mese of Gillham con. ducted a few days meetings al Wickes the latter part of last week.
 Mir. and Mrs. Joe Atterberry and children of Wickes. Misses Eula Meek, and Mary Plymell of near Jansen, and Messrs. Homer Towery and Will Gladden. spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Eli Daniel and children.
 Papa's Daughter.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-06-14

Don't forget that M. D. Win- ton is still closing out his stock of clothing at big reduction in prices, and will have extra special bargains for the next ten days. Don't fail to see them and get prices. 87-d&w-2t
The Mena weekly star., 1906-06-14

w. T. Riser has sold his five acre home and grocery store loca- ted out on Dallas read to ]. H. Phillips, who came here recently from Oklahoma. Mir. Riser has purchased a home in town, the Scarborough place, which he will
The Mena weekly star., 1906-06-14
WckES ITEMS.

Quite number of the little folk have the whooping cough.
 MT. and Mrs. Henry Rollins of Granniss visited with the latter's
The Mena weekly star., 1906-06-14

Miss Lou Clark, who holds the position of principal of the Fair view school at Texarkana, re- turned home Saturday night and will spend the summer vacation in Mena with her parents, Mir. and Mrs. G. B. Hayes.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-06-14

If you want to save money in buying in the next ten days see M. D. Winton's prices on piece goods. The incest line of all kinds of dress goods in town will be on sale for the next ten days at bargain, S7-d&w-2t
The Mena weekly star., 1906-06-14

E. J. Pettigrew and Mrs. NJ. c. Wilson, both os this city, were married by Judge Prickett, at his office yesterday morning at 9 o'clock.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-06-14

Prof. Wooton has recently caused neat and substantial iron fence to be placed in front of the Academy property on College Hill adding materially to its ap- pearance.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-06-14
LAYTON NEWS.
Crops are looking fine.

O'oPo uiC lOohiu
 A party consisting Of Hons. oi1':. lowry, Miss Mary Plynell' b',,1' M Gladen, Enla Meek, and j. '" Hammock attended the close " the Holiness association ounus' night.
 Mrs. s. E Meek and chila's" spent Sunday with Mrs. NJ. q Plynell.
 The board of directors ne'f contracted with Mir ONeai Mena to teach the Hatton scp'v School will begin the se00' Monday in July. n..
 Grandma's Pe'' Those wishing pictures oi '"s v, Teachers Institute group \" please call at the gallery anu Y proof and leave their orders
 Bert Hiltebrand'
The Mena weekly star., 1906-06-14

Turner's Friday mig ht was well attended.
 Miss Dora Dover of Hatfield was the guest of Mrs. A. D. Hi. ton last week. Blanche,
The Mena weekly star., 1906-06-14

NJ. D. Winton and family spent Sunday with relatives out at Rocky.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-06-14

Attorney Pole McPhetrige left this morning for Fort Smith where he goes to attend Federal court which is in session at that place this week.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-06-14

Henry Standridge of Cherry Hill was transacting business in Mena today.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-06-14

Mrs. Herman Segal returned home this afternoon from a visit with her mother at Poteau.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-06-14

Or. J. A. Norris of Egger was in town today on business and gave the Star pleasant call.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-06-14

E. T. Roach and K. K. St. John started last night for Smithville, I. T., and vicinity on fishing trip expecting to be absent several days. Mrs. Roach
The Mena weekly star., 1906-06-14

J. L. Gardner of Bogg Springs was looking after business matters in Mena today.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-06-14

$. $. Chapman of Cherry Hill was in Mena trading today.
 o. A. Cox of Slatington was in the city on business today.
 -Wanted-A horse and buggy cheap for cash. Address F. O. box 363. *S7-d5t-w1t
 w. NJ. Morgan of Joplin, Mo-, spent the day in Mena looking after business matters.
 Mrs. Bertie King of Mountain Fork spent last night in the city, the guest of her sister, Mrs. Jesse Moseley.
 NJ. c. Sehorn of Waldron arr rived in Mena yesterday after noon for visit with his daugh- ter, Mrs. c. w. Copeland.
 The State Commander of the Ladies of the Maccabees is in town organizing an order for ladies only, and is stopping at the Com nercial hotel where she will be
The Mena weekly star., 1906-06-14

M. c. Edwards and G. w. Heath, well-to-do farmers of the Big Fork neighborhood, were in Mena trading today.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-06-14

A barrel of ribbons all at big barg aims at Winton's for the next ten days. They were bought for our special sale. S7-d&w2t
The Mena weekly star., 1906-06-14

Mrs. Bonnell aud little girls started today for Hugo, I. T., for few weeks visit with friends.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-06-14

E.. H. Donaldson has about completed moving his book store from his former location to the room adjoining where he has more room and can make a better display of books, etc.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-06-14
TUESDAY

s. II. Allen and family have returned home from a visit with friends at Philadelphia.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-06-14

Mark Whayne of Jansen pass ed through Mena last night en- route to Fort Smith to attend Federal court.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-06-14

P. M. White was called to Acorn last night on account of the serious illness of his wife.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-06-14

c. F. Holbird of Blanssctt, Scott county, was in the city trading today.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-06-14

y
 At M. D. Winton's for the next ten days will be the place for bargains. We have the goods and must turn them into cash. 87
 The members of the Odd Eel lows met at their hall yesterday at 1:30 D. III. and at 2 o'clock marched in body 10 the M. E. church, South, where memorial services were held, Rev. J. A. Henderson delivering the sermon,
 Miss Ethel Smith of Gillham arrived in Mena yesterday after noon to attend the Teachers In- stitute, which convened this morning. She is stopping at the home of MT. and Mrs. c. A. Stuart.
 The Holiness meetings being conducted at the Park pavilion by Rev. MT. Tidwel), is growing in interest each day and the attend ance at last nights service was very large. The meetings will continue all this week.
 Mir. and Mrs. J. I. Alley, Mir. and Mrs. F. N. Hancock and little son, Quigley, Misses Quar- rier, Lawson and Armstrong and Messrs. Tarr, Bounds and Weems drove out to Bethesda Springs yesterday afternoon, where they took supper at the Montezuma hotel.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-06-14

Mesdames B. M. and w. C. Rowton, who have been visiting relatives in the city for several days, returned this morning to their homes at Black Springs.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-06-14

c. l.. Rector went to Fort Smith on the early train this morning, where he spent the day looking after business matters.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-06-14
occupy at once. Mir. Phillips has secured a nice place and business.

Miss Annie Adkisson returned yesterday from visit with rela- tives at Fayette, Mo.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-06-14

B. E. Harlow of Graniss spent several hours in Mena today on his way to Fort Smith to attend Federal court.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-06-14

Mrs. J. s. England went to Fort Smith last night for a short visit with friends at that place.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-06-14

John H. Hamilton left last night for Fort Smith where he goes as a delegate to the Good Roads convention.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-06-14

Just received at Winton's a new lot of Union made overalls. Nunleys Engineers. 87dw2t
The Mena weekly star., 1906-06-14

Gilbert Spencer of Elk City, Okla, is visiting in Mena the guest of his uncle, Judge J. 5. Kelly.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-06-14

Lon Golf has a force of men putting up the concrete walls for the Mena Mercantile Co.'S. new store building on De Queen street and is doing good job.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-06-14

Hamp Hudgins came in from Louisiana yesterday afternoon for few weeks stay in the city looking after business matters.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-06-14

J. c. Wood returned home yes- terday afternoon from a weeks visit with relatives out at Cherry Hill.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-06-14

S25.00 spot cash will buy 4 drawer, drop head, ball bearing, automatic lift, new White sewing machine. Cash Buyers Uuion Store. S3-6t-w1t
The Mena weekly star., 1906-06-14

Frank Jones yesterday pur- chased through the real estate firm of Dennis, Kelly & Stratton the James Billingsley residence on West Honert avenue.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-06-14

Beginning Saturday morning at M. D. Winton's, we will sell for ten days at special bargains on all wash goods, clothing and a number of other articles. at big bargains. S7-d&w-zt
The Mena weekly star., 1906-06-14

E. w. Hutchinson, formerly cashier of the Farmers and Mer chants bank, came up from Texarkana last night for a few days stay in the city.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-06-14

Miss Elizabeth Armstrong after pleasant visit of several days with her sister, Mrs. Wilks, returned this morning to her home at Neosho, Mo.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-06-14
MONDAY.

MONDAY.
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 H. ,. Jones of Nichols was in the city on business today.
 NJ. D. Winton and family spent Sunday with relatives out at Rocky.
 Henry Standridge of Cherry Hill was transacting business in Mena today.
 c. P. Holbird of Blanssett, Scott county, was in the city trading today.
 J. c. Wood returned home yes- terday afternoon from weeks visit with relatives out at Cherry Hill.
 J. K. Hoyt of Waldron spent yesterday and today with friends in Mena, returning home this afternoon.
 MT. and and Mrs. M. A. Strat- ton, Misses Nall, Payne and Campbell and Messrs. Nall, Lin gle and Payne spent Sunday out at Standing Rock.
 l.. l.. Beavers, cashier of the Caddo Valley Bank at Black Springs, spent Sunday in the city.
 E. B. Tickett, representing the A. N. Kellogg Newspaper Com. pany of Little Rock, spent the day in Mena.
 w. 5. Pierce and family re- turned home Saturday afternoon from a visit with relatives at Coal Hill.
 Mrs. M. A. Winters returned home yesterday afternoon from visit with relatives near Abbott, Scott county.
 Just received at Winton's new lot of Union made overalls Nunleys Engineers. s7dw2t Mark Whayne ot Jansen pass ed through Mena last night en- route to Fort Smith to attend Federal court.
 B. E. Harlow of Graniss spent several hours in Mena today on his way to Fort Smith to attend Federal court.
 c. l.. Rector went to Fort Smith on the early train this morning, where he spent the day looking after business matters.
 M. c. Edwards and G. w. Heath, well-to-do farmers of the Big Fork neighborhood, were in Mens trading today.
 Attorney Pole McPhetrige left this morning for Fort Smith where he goes to attend Federal court which is in session at that place this week.
 A barrel of ribbons all at big bargains at Winton's for the next ten days. They were bought for our special sale. S7-d&w2t
 E. J. Pettigrew and Mrs. NJ. c. Wilson. both Of this city, were married by Judge Prickett, at his office yesterday morning at 9 o'clock.
 Prof. Wooton has recently caused neat and substantial iron fence to be placed in front of the Academy property on College Hill adding materially to it's ap-
The Mena weekly star., 1906-06-14

s. A. Valentine, who has been visiting his brother-in-law, J. J. Myers, for two weeks, started for his home in Michigan last night, much improved in health.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-06-14

Berry Randolph aud family came in from Hot Springs yester- day afternoon and will spend the summer with relatives at Old Dallas.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-06-14

H. ,. Jones of Nichols was in the city on business today.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-06-14

T. ]. Brown, of Scott county, and w. l.. Dunson of Pike county, arrived yesterday expect ing to make their homes iu Mena.