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The Republican journal., 1906-01-04
At Probate Court held at belfast, within and
for the County Of Waldo, on the 18th day Of
Decemher. A. u. 1909. :.

At Probate Court held at Belfast, within an
for the County Of Waldo, on the 18th day Of
December, A. d. 1905
NLARAJ. RANDALL,guardian of Ruby Randall,
" minor child of Willis R. Randall, late Of
MOutyille in said County of Waldo deceased.
having presented petition praying that she may
be licensed to sell at private sale and convey GER
tain real estate of said minor, described In said
petition.
Ordered, That the said petitioner give notice to
all persons interested by causing copy OF this
order to be published three weeks successfully in
The Republican journal, newspaper published
at Belfast that they may appear at a Probate
Court, to be held at Belfast within and for said
County, on the 9th day of January. A. d 1906,
at ten of The clock before noon, and show cause,
if aus they have, why The prayer of said petition
er should not be granted
GEO. E. JOHNSON Judge.
true copy, Attest:
CHAs. P. HAzELTINE, Register.
for the County of Waldo, Oh the 18th dy of
December A. d. 19 B.
N ARK S. STILES, administrator OF the estate
M of Charles w. Lord, late of Brooks, in said
County of Waldo, deceased, having presented a
petition praying hat the actual market value of
the property now in his hands, subject to the
payment of the colla,e ral inheritance tax, the
persons interested in the succession thereto, and
the amount of the tax thereon, may be determin-
ed by the Judge of Probate.
Ordered, That the said petitioner give notice to
all persons interested by causing copy of this
order to be published three weeks successfully in
The Republican Journal, newspaper published
at Belfast that they may appear at Probate
Court. to be held at Belfast, within and for said
County, on the 9th day of January, A. d. 1906,
at ten of the clock before noon, and show cause,
If any they have, why the prayer of said petition
or should not be gran
GEO. E. JOHNSON, Judge.
true copy. Attest:
CHAs. P. HAzELTINE Register.
The Republican journal., 1906-01-04

At Probate Court. held at Belfast, within and
for the County of Waldo on the second Tues
day of December, A. d. 1905.
A certain instrument purporting to be the last
y will ard testament OF Samuel j. Deane, late
of Lncolnvile, in said County of Waldo, de-
ceased. having been presented for probate.
Ordered, That notice be given to all persons
interested by causing copy of this order to be
published three weeks successfully in The Repub-
lican Journal, published at Belfast, that they may
app ear at Probate Court to be held at Belfast,
within and for said County, on the second Tuesday
of January next, at ten of the clock before noon
and show cause, if any they have, why the same
should not be proved, approved and allowed.
GEO. E. JOHNSON, Judge.
A true copy. Attest:
CHAs. p. HAZELTINE, Register
The Republican journal., 1906-01-04

EXECUTRIX'S NOTICE-The subscriber here.
~ by gives notice that she has been duly an.
pointed executrix of the last will and testament
Of
WEBSTER HOPKINS. late Of winterport,
in the County of Waldo, deceased. All persons
having demands against the estate of said de-
ceased are desired to present the same for settle
make payment Immediately.
JOANNA S. HOPKINS.
Winterport, December IL. 1906
TXECUTRIX'S NOTICE, The snbscr;her bero-
w by gives notice that she has been duly ap-
pointed executrix of the last will and testament
OF
EMMA FREEMAN, late of Lincolnyille.
in the County of Waldo, deceased. All narsons
having demands against the estate of said de-
ceased are desired to present the same for set
to make payment Immediately.
EDNA RACKLIFFE.
Lincolnville, Dec. IL, 1906. -
The Republican journal., 1906-01-04
BELFAST IN 1905.
Continued from Page Sixth.
DE ATHS.
January

hruary.
Sarah NJ Holmes, aged So.
. tuuie L. Sleeper, aged &c.
f.-Eyeiena G. Moody, aged II.
.- Emily Shales, aged So
l harleS r. Harrison, aged "a.
g. btlana Brown, aged ~,
f-E}NinA l. Armstrong, aged 3d.
Daniel L. Pitcher, aged ~.
7lsch.
sumner G. Frsbee, aged %
George II. Webb. aged so.
Annie L. Damon, aged So.
L1-UIiye II. Cooper, aged Sc.
92-Ellen J. Written of Montyiile, aged
21-FIerbe1t W Edgecomb, aged 40.
april
Infant daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs W.
ii. Kimbali.
Charles A, Hopkins, aged As.
}n-Eucy A. Conner. aged 30.
IO-Martha H. Wording, aged Sc.
Is-Rebecca Wood, aged 76
tr-C harles + Goblet aged II.
sS-Sarah W Brown, aged IS
i--Haunah I. PhllbTo0k aged o2
May
7-Lovisa C. Iampbaf, aged 50
7-t'o,a Is. FrIsbee, aged 81
MARY L. Curtis, aged 6o,
John Is Walton, asel Sd.
IS Aubrey G.. SPENCE a2'd "i'
I9-Sarah Heliu. aged 20
l9-Niry J.. ,urus, age ~.
g--Ievi-t O.. Smith. aged -,
-4-tuocG -set..-. aged 7'
N-Hub.t Nj.ssa isfst'l- age" '"'
5om.
rar..0 HaiEr a4ea
H.5 ra,tu1-es s.e
..Iss vs.. .ir.a.. aged '-
.Mm n Saau... Formerly OF APP
.r.l, aged E
SSH ]. n-.. t--d t'
The Republican journal., 1906-01-04
FROM BIRTH TO OLD AGE

Life is constant fight against the dam
gers of disease, and he holds his own the
,l,,
The Republican journal., 1906-01-04

WALDO Ssh Court of Probate held at Bel
w fast, the 9th day # December, l905.
Nilinda Hatch, trustee under the last will of
Barak A. Hatch late of Morrill,, in sand County,
deceased, having presented her third and final ac
count of administration of said estate for allow
The Republican journal., 1906-01-04

w ALDO SSH Court of Probate, held at BeI-
w fast, ON the ~ day of December, 1868.
David Ii smith, administrator ON the estate of
Nalcum Mcleod, late of lSltsbOrO in said county,
deceased having presented his second and inaI
account Of administration of said estate for al
The Republican journal., 1906-01-04

Ordered That notice thereof be given, three
weeks successfully in The Republican journal, a
newspaper published in Belfast, In said County,
that all persons interested may attend at a Pro-
bate Court to be held at Belfast, on the 9th day
of January next and show cause, if any they
have why the said account should not be allowed.
GEO. f. JOHNSON, Judge.
true copy. Attest:
The Republican journal., 1906-01-04

ordered, that notice thereof be given, three
weeks successfully in The Republican journal, a
newspaper published in Belfast, in said County,
that all persons interested may attend at Pro
bate Court. to I've held at Belfast, the 9th day
of January next, and show cause, if any they
have, why the said account should not be allowed.
The Republican journal., 1906-01-04

Ordered, That notice thereof he given, three
weeks successfully, i'll The Republican Journal a
newspaper published in Belfast, in said County,
that all persons interested may attend at a Pro-
bate Court, to be held at Belfast, on the 9th day
of January next, and show cause, if any they
have why The said account AID private claim
should not be allowed
The Republican journal., 1906-01-04

CARAH A. BARKER. widow of Joseph H. Bar
y ker, late of Troy, in said County OF Waldo
deceased, having presented a petition praying foF
deceased.
The Republican journal., 1906-01-04

kodol Dyspepsia Cure
OjUoets what you cat.
The Republican journal., 1906-01-04

NfD' Il. H'7IIN5VIN, D UUgb,
A true copy. Attest:
CHAs P.HAZFLTINE, Register.
The Republican journal., 1906-01-04

AT Probate Court held at Belfast within ana TOR
the County Of Waldo, on the 18th day of De-
ceinber, A. b, sos.
MARY ELIZA BETH HUDSON, guardian of
VI Harriet HUDSON Margaret L. Hudson and
Heien A. HuiSJU minors, having presented pc
uloN nraving J1t5 She may be licensed to sell at
pIlVae sale anA convey certain real estate of said
minors, described in said petition foF, the pur-
poses therein uamal
The Republican journal., 1906-01-04

WALDO SIS. In Court OF Probate, held Bel
w fast, on the 18th day of December 1905,
hufus E. Stone, administrator the estate of
Abner c. Green, late of Troy, in SAID County, de-
ceased, having presented his first and final ac-
count of administration e said estate for allow.
The Republican journal., 1906-01-04

A true copy. Attest:
CHAs P HAzELTINE, Register.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-10-13
THE NOVEMBER DELINEAT0R

The November Delincator treats oi the
established styles for Autumn both ln
dress and millinery The spirit of
Thanksgiving season Is preserved IN "A
poem by Theodosia Garrison, "a football
story by Violet Clcn. and an old-iashlon-
ed Thanksgiving story 10y Harriet Pre'-
colt Spoif1rd; aud the Kitchen depart
ment l. stocked with suggestions Tor "a
variety of Thanksgiving feasts For the
feminine fingers that grow 50 busy
preparing Christmas gifts between
November and Dec-mber's great least
days. there are numerous suggestions
In the children department The Dol. :
Dressmaker" will help educate the little
mothers. The three serial stories con
tinuc 10 hold the interest displayed IN
them from the start Storiettes by Anne
Warrer and Louis Macke. The children
will be- pleased at the appearance oi a
Bunny Rabbit story.
Ida 4. Churchill in her Department oi
Real Life discourses on Playing 10 the
Upper Audience. George William Jordan
gives good advice for "Nhen We are
Face to Face with Trouble.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-10-13
CONGRESSMAN JONES LECTURE
Thinks II Should be Published and Distributed
To Schools.
nnnn.kIII.. NJ. o.. nLh. lnOf.

Dunnslile. Va oct 9th. 1906.
The lecture at the kappahaunock
church Friday evening ) pt 18th was
a success save in point of numbers Yet
those present enjoyed every worl from
the distinguished >p'aAer Hon ". \.
Jones. Mr. Jones calls his lectures
talks lie viii not have 10 HAT he l~a
lecturer We'll. so much thr better when
this kind of inodr-ty comr- along with
it. iDr indeed be- is "a lecturer and of The
very best stamp. For thr irrturr is in
tended for in~tultlipu AL NOT iprurAtor
neal display. Ina quiet. conversational
.tylc Mr.. JON .~ hrid hl~ aull.u-r llroyrr
two hours without our break iu the inter
est. laArncl mop about the Hawaiian
Islands. more about "a trip on steamer
ike the Maurhurla. the second largest
American built ship ail1at. more about
entering u foreign port more ABOUT ia
pan. than have eyer lrarIr I from all the
books. and magazine and papers, and
lecturers put together. Ii You want to
learn something about the philosophy oi
wit and Humor hrar I'll Perkins lou
will split your sides laughing, but apart
from learning that wit Il false and humor
true, You will be- none the wiser. II you
want To hear Tennessee praised 10 the
very stars. that lovely sister among the
States whose head is pillOwedon the Ap.
palachian mountains aud whose feet ar
layed in the Father of Waters. and lyon
want the very heart and soul ui the ylO-
lin brought out before You. then hear
Bob Taylor. And if YOU want 10 know
lust what they say and do in Congress.
and who thinks the most OF whom, and
want 70 learn the comparative strength
of our great men for n decade or two.
hear Champ Clark. All three of these.
representing three different classes of no.
ted and popular lecturers lthehumorous.
the OratOria aud humorous combined,
and the current historical and biOgraph-
ical combined and each has a very i'm
portant place in the public eye. but !
want to SAY that Tor straight. u-eiul IN
formation. got more from Mr.. Jones
talk than have ever gotten from any
lecture | wish every teacher IN the land
could hear him Many alrcturecould yOu,
brother teacher, give your pupils ON
countries 40 little known by Us, alter
hearing one oi these talks. ! hope that
Mr.. Jones will have his talks published
and let them be- distributed among the
schools OF the State. will not attempt
to write even "A portion OF the address,
for am so filed with it | am afraid
might give it all and then next time the
crowd might not wish To pay for what
they have read in The Free Lance, even
though it be repeated by the distinguish
ed gentleman who spoke at the Rap
pahannock.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-10-13

Amount in hands OF treasurer to credit OF district
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-10-13
CAROLINE
Notes Personals Etc.
Bowling Green, Va, Oct 10th.

lowing brcrUt \ a., Orl. lUtN.
Revival services have been going on
each night this week in the Methodist
church. conducted 10y Rev X l.. Bu-hy
Mrs ". ". Webb and little daughter
OF Franklin, are guests OF her parents
Mr.. and Mrs T.. Is. Collins.
Mrs Il d. Vincent s spending a i"w
days with the family oi Mr.. j. j. vii.
lams, OF Milford, befor, leaving ior her
future hom. in Norfolk.
Mr. G.. T. Sugg had the misfortune to
lose "a valuable work horse ou Monday.
On Sunday night the horse fell IN an old
lee house, breaking his back and was SO
Injured hc had to o., shot
Mrs. Sallic Anderson and daughter, Miss
Linda. will leayt Monday Tor Savannah,
Ga, where they Will spend the winter.
Mr.. ". A. Moucure. Niir aud Iittic -uu,
OF RicAmond,-p.ut Snudayat Auburn,
the home ol hls parents, judge and Ms.
T. e. Moncu;c.
SIR. Webb. father Of Mrs " Btoid-
dus. died at Li- home ia Rye. y. .a Il
Thursday
Mrs. ". " Wright cit Saturday for
New York, where she will spend several
weeks with rclativc-.
Mr Roper Rains. oi Richmond. spent
sunday with his parents here.
Mr. Lewis Parish, o' clifton Forge, L.
spending this week with his father. Mr..
X r. Parish
Mr.. Garmnn. OF I.ysen-, Pa i- the
guest of his sister. Mrs " +. Ennis
quite number oi our people attended
the horse show and fair in Richmond tins
week
Prof and Mrs. r. Ii. Phelps lsntSun-
day AZ hrr home 10 Ashland.
Mr Il. 4. Collins il rapidly recovering
from his recent accident. and wr h7p
soon to SEE him out again.
Mr. and Mrs 4. &. Valentine and two
littlc~ous will leave SATURDAY for Wash
iugton to visit relatives.
Master Harold Wright, who had his
knee badly spralucd. ont again
Mrs. Lon Gin aud daughter. Miss
Blanche Gill. OF Milford. AT. spending
this week with relatives in Richmond.
Rev. Richard Books aud vie. OF
Canada, are spending some time with hl~
mother here.
Mrs. 7 b GIL j. guest ui Relatives in
Richmond She Will also visit Norfolk
before she returns home.
Miss Ethrlyn Vincent Is sp'ndiug scy-
ernl DAYS at the Seminary. but Will leave
IN lew days for her iutur. home in Nor
folk \. !. H.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-10-13
A Copy-Teste:
DOG TAN 1905.
County Credit.

County Credit.
To amount collected on
County DR..
To amount paid for sheep killed by dogs and other ex
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-10-13
Wounds, Bruises and Burns.

BY applying an antiseptic dressing to
wounds, bruises. burns and Ike injuries
before Inflammation sets in, they may be-
healed without maturation and in about
one third tie time required by the old
treatment. This is the groatest dis
coyery and triumph OF modern surgery.
Chamberlain Pain Balm acts on this
same principle. 1t is an antiseptic and
when applied To such Injuries, causes
them to heal very quickly. Italso allays
the pain and SORENESS and prevents any
danger OF blood poisoning Keep bot
tie OF Pain Balm in your home and it
will save you time and money, not to
mention the inconvenience and suffering
such injuries entail. For sale by NJ. NJ.
Lewis Drug Store.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-10-13
COL. COLES BIRTHDAY

Col. f. d. Cole was G3 years old today
but was so busy he lost sight OF the fact
until late in the afternoon He did not
celebrate the day, except to receive the
OF numerous friends,
when the fact became known. He said
he felt a. we'll physically as he did when
he surrendered at the close OF the war at
Winchester in April 1865, and a great
deal better than he did then in some
1T Lnr rnsTpc1a
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-10-13
A PLUCKY AND A LUCKY CATCH

Mr.. Simon Ilirsh had Just left a hand
Some young bay horse attached To u
buggy in front OF the Farmers and Mer-
chants Bank this evening and was enter
iug the bank, when the horse became
frightened. broke his tie rein and started
to run Mr.. Iiirsh ran for the horse as
he was cirrliug around To 20 up Com
merce street. lie caught him as he
passed on "A dead run and was dragged
twenty yards or more. He stopped the
hor,, al the risk of broken limbs 1t
was a- pucky an act a has been seen on
our ~tu-rt~
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-10-13
For Over Sixty Years.

Mrs, Winslow's Soothing Syrup
has been used for over sixty years by
millions of mothers for their children
while teething, with perfect success.
1t soothes the child, softens the gums,
allays all pains, cures wind collie, and
is the best remedy for D.arrhoea.
1t will relieve the poor little sufferer
Immediately Sold by Druggists 10
every part of the world. Twenty
five cents bottle. BE sure and ask
for Mrs. Winslow's Soothing
Syrup.n and take no other.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-10-13
Nothing TO Fear.

Mothers need have no hesitancy in con-
tinuing to give Chamberlains Cough
Remedy to their little ones, asit contains
absolutely nothing injurious This rem
edy is not only perfectly safe to give
small children, but is a medicine OF great
worth and merit 1t has a world wide
reputation for it, cures of coughs, colds
and Group and can always be relied upon.
For sale by NJ. NJ. Lewis Drug Store.
The man who gets blue over trliles IS
ant to alter the color scheme by painting
things red.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-10-13
Sick Headache Cured

Sink headache is caused by derange-
ment oi the stomach aud 10y Indigestion
Chamberlain stomach and Liver
Tablets correct these disorders and effect
. cure BY taking these tablets a. soon
~ the first Indication of the disease
appears, the attack may be warded on.
Grt a free sample and try them. For
sale by NJ. NJ. Lewis Drug Store.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-10-13
1Ormants Of letter and Eczema AIIayed.

The intense itching Characteristic OF
eczema. letter and like skin diseases is
instantly allayed by applying Chamber
lain's Salye and many severe cases have
been permanently cured by its us. For
sale by VI. NJ. Lewis Drug Store
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-10-13
COURTLAND DISTRICT.

Comfy Credit.


ro balance in hands OF treasurer levy 100 Isl 80
, Hr,1 I,, tav ofrsr nav ing for sheep
1, ~ land and rr1rsrtt lew of 9O5........... .173 81
%" va ,.noltr an 900 81 30 %
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-10-13
LIVINGSTON DISTRICT.

~ ,, in hands Of treasurer levy of 100 4~ $12O SO
0n,,urth dog tax paying sheep, 9O4...." 6S 60
nv ~ land and nronerty lew of 19O5...........
1aN an+ ,onaItv ON xil NJ: ............. % II
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-10-13
Not Peddlers,B But Here TO Stay

and we are prepared 10 protect your
homes, barns and the lives Of your fam-
lies from any damage by lightning. We
handle only the best goods aud guaran-
tee all work and give n policy Oi 5000
on each building against any damage hy
lightning. Our experience for nine years
over the same counties has proven that
we give absolute protection. All orders
given our saesmen will receive prompt
attention and erected by skilled work
men.
Virginia Lightning Conductor Co.
Office and wareroom 913 +. street,
Jacobs Yard. fredericksburg, Va. W.
p. Smitten. Mgr, j. W. Jones, Asst. Mgr.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-10-13

PRICE, 3 CENTS

Avoidalumand alum phos-
phate bakingpowders. The
label law requires that all
the ingredients be named
on the labels. Look out
for the alum compounds.
NOTE Safety lies in buying only
Royal Baking Powder, which is a
pure, cream Of tartar baking powder,
and the best that can be made.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-10-13

T. A. HARRIS, Clerk.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-12-12
The Fight on Bourne.

Frantic efforts of the Hood River
Cptimist to create a sentiment against
the election of Jonathan Bourne as
United States senator is resulting in a
most miserable failure. The people
elected Mr.. Bourne at the polls last
June and the legislature will elect
him on the first ballot when the time
comes to choose a senator at the COM
ing session.
The Optimist says of the sentiment
for and against Mr.. Bourne:
There are about $50 daily and
weekly newspapers published in the
state of Oregon. OF these about a
score have spoken in favor of the
election of Jonathan Bourne to the
senate by the coming legislature.
Among the Bourne papers are the
Oregonian. Echo Register, Hood River
Newsletter, Portland Journal, Fossil
Journal, Union Republican, Capital
Journal, Arlington Record, Dallas
Observer, the East Oregonian, Eugene
Guard and Salem Statesman.
Those which have spoken out bold
ly anu given IedsoHs WHY bourHe
should be defeated are the Optimist
Portland New Age, Woodburn Inde-
pendent, st. Johns Review. Polk
County Itemizer and Amity Enter
orise: and about 225 other daily and
weekly papers scattered all over the
state SO far have expressed no opin.
ion and are presumably entirely will
ling to see Jonathan elected to stay
at home, If he has any legal residence
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-12-12
WalIa Walla Man in Luck.

Colonel F. ]. Parker is in town for
few days and has the following to
say of farmer we'll known to Walla
Wallans. says the Walla Walla States
man: BILLY" Kitchen, one Of the old
time Walla Walla pioneers, is now
a bonanza chief at Goldfield. He ran
a stage line at first from Goldfield to
Bullfrog and Pryolite, but sold out
last summer and Is now on velvet,
having already cleaned up $4,000 in
mining stocks which he shrewdly
bought when they were at a low fig
ure and before the now richest mines
in the world were developed.
He bought Mohawk stock for 25
cents and 1t is now worth $50. and
will double in few months. He has
the cream of all the good mines and
bids fair to become millionaire.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-12-12
FOOTBALL FATALITIES.
Nine Deaths From Intercollegiate
Games This Year.

Deaths chargeable to football under
the American intercollegiate rules of
1905 number nine, and 104 were in
iured. Two additional deaths occur
rcd in Canada under the rules of
English rugby.
This showing is in sharp contrast
to the rocrd made under the old rules
In 1905. before the game was "open-
ed up" Is players were killed and
159 were seriously injured.
The seven players who were killed
in the United States this season as
the direct result of football were:
Septemher 26-John Cowell Kenne-
dy, 10, Of Troy, n. Y, died from in
iurles received in practice at Law
renceville. N, j., where he was cap
tain Of the Prep" school team.
October 14-Charles Surdam, of
Morristown, N. j., high school, died
of injuries sustained in a game play
ed october 13.
October 2S-Leonard Hammerle, Is,
died whilc playing with the South
Side high school. Pittsburg, the result
of over-cXertion.
October 2S-Harry Fulwider. West
Liberty, O., high school team. died
of blood poisoning caused by injuries
sustained in a game.
November 3-Leo C. Brown, IS,
halfback OF the Houghton, Mich, high
school team, died from the effects of
kick above the heart.
November 10-James Curtis, 25,
died at Great Falls. Mont, of internal
injuries sustained in a game with In
dians.
November 1s-Lyle Nicol, 16. son OF
Hugh Nicol. former national league
baseball star, died at Lafayette, Ind,
as the result of a kick in the abdo-
men.
Besides these fatalities. Edward C,
Littig, Il Harvard graduate, was kill
ed by kicks from an angry crowd at
Davenport, Ia, November 4. Rough
play, in which Littig participated,
was the cause of the beating.
In addition to the above casualties,
Lewis A. Grisler, of Paulding, a SEN
ior at Ohio Wesleyan university, at
Delaware, dropped dead on October
Is of heart disease after running
down a punt