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Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-04-18

The A. X. p. Presbytery Held
Last Week
A<tOrfeS Jor TIE CARTE
The Virginia Presbytery Of toe
Associate Reformed Presbyterian
Church, met at Ebenezer, thia
county, April Is, 1908, and was
opened with sermon by the re-.
firing moderator, Rev. S. ". Had
don of SpOttswood, Augusta coun-
ty, Va. Rev. L. L. Pressly of
Timber Ridge, Va, was elActed
moderator. The Presbytery has
adopted the forward movement in
Foreign Missions, held q very in
teresting conference ON Home Mis-
sions, examined ell the seasonal
records, engaged in a very helpful
prayer conference.
The weather WAS delightful ex-
cept rain Saturday night, the
hospitality of the good people was
generous, the spirit of the people
harmonious. Most OF the minia-
tiers remained over Sabbath and
united with the congregation in
celebrating she Lords supper.
Rev. H. r. McAuluy has charge
ot the work, and in their hOLpitable
homes and in their beautiful
church we enjoyed three days CT
Christian fellowship.
The next meeting will be held
With the Lebanon congregation,
Monroe county, West Va, on Fri
lay before the first Sabbath in
October next. Rev.W.M. Hunter,
Tell.known in Rockbridge, is pas
or Of Lebanon church. T.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-04-18
Rahiea RenorIed

Last week Mr.. T. S. Lackey al
Bolivar Mills shot COW which show
ed symptoms OF hydrophobia, and Mr..
j. 0. Tardy killed three sheep which
were affected in similar manner. A
strange dog, which acted suspiciously,
was killed Ia that neigh borhood some
days before. 1t Is thought the animal
was suffering from rabies, and that he
had bitten the COW and sheep.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-04-18
DEVILS leland Torture

Is no worse than the terrible case of
Piles that afflicted me 10 years. Then l
was advised to apply Bucklen's Arnica
Salve, and less that box permanent
ly cured me, writes l., s, Napier, Of
Rugles, KY. Heals all wounds, Burns
and Sores like magic. 25c at b. II. Cor
rell, druggist.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-04-18
Pleased Customers

From the many pleased customers
who visit Weaver's closing-out sale Of
art novelties, fancy goods, tobaccos,
cigars, connections. stationery. wall
paper and framed pictures, shows that
people appreciate buying goods at
about half price.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-04-18
DIR. Hart of Harvard at W. L. U.

Prof. A. Bushnell Hart, LII. D.,
Of the department Of history at
Harvard University, addressed the
University Assembly at Washing
ton and Lee yesterday morning at
IL O'Clock, on George Wishing
ton as Literary Man" His open
ing thought was, Giving in the
hope Of visiting this renowned
institution OF learning my ambi-
ton OF thirty years is crowned at
last. The distinguished educator
was greeted with a large and
appreciatiye audience.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-04-18
Married

WHITMoRE-FIX-- Wednesday, April
II, 1905, at the home Of the BRIDES
parents, by Rev. Or. Jas. A. Quarles,
Hr. Everett Cranfeld Whltmore. son Of
Mr.. and Mrs. 9. w. WhitInore OF near
East Lexington, and Miss Carrie Bele
Fix, daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. R,A.Fix
OF near Neriah Baptist church.
kARTIN.SoRRRLS--W ednOsday, April
II, 1905, in Lexington, by Rev. DIR. D.
A. Penick, Mr.. William Martin and
Miss Susie Sorrels. both Of Rockbridge
county.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-04-18
TO THE TRUSTEES OF
Bethesda Presbyterian Church
X. e. Lee Memorial Church

0CGhCSUa AC60I eCA AaAA I'LL "a ~
X. e. Lee Memorial Church
Gentlemen
We want to donate some L.& NJ. Paint
to your church whenever they paint.
The largest Methodist church in
Georgia expected to use 100 gallons OF
the usual kind of paint, they only
used 80 gallons L. d NJ. mixed with "a
gallons Linseed OIL
1t costs less to paint house with L.
& M. than with other paint, because
painter mixes Linseed Oil fresh from
the barrel OF 90 cents gallon with l..
& NJ, and doesn't pay $3.50 per gallon
for Linseed Oil as done if ready.for.
use paint is used. All because the l..
e. NJ, Zinc hardens the L. & NJ. White
Lead and makes the paint wear like
iron.
L & NJ, paint costs only $1.2O per
gallon.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-04-18
WANTED: Travelling Sales

WANTED:.-Traveling Sales.
nAp. Must furnish references aud
invest One Thousand (el000.00)
Dollars, in frat clsss go Bonds.
Salary and Expenses paid. Ex-
perience not required, we teach
business at our mills. The Wheel
lngRoofing & Cornice Co., Wheel
ing, W. Va. Apr.A-ss
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-04-18

The Easter german at Washing
ton Lee was danced in she
gymnasium Monday night. A
number Of visiting girls we're pres
ent, The Easter hop will take
place tonight.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-04-18
WEDNESDAY, MAY IND, 1905,

Heavy, impure blood makes a mud
dy, plmply complexion, headaches,
nausea, Indigestion. Thin blood makes
you weak, pale, slckly. Burdoek Blood
Bitters makes the blood rich, red, pure
restores perfect health.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-04-18

For mild. easy action Of the bowels,
q single dose of Doan's Regulets is
enough. Treatment cures hAbitual
consultation. % cents box. Ask
your drdegist for them.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-04-18
In Honor of DIR. and Mrs. Mani,

In Honor of DIR. and Mrs. Manly
A dispatch from Marion, Ala,
says: One of the most pleasant
social functions of tho season was
the "At Home" given by DR.. and
Mrs. R. G. Patrick on the evening
of April 18th, in the JudSon Col.
lege parlors. complimentary to
visiting relatives.
On entering, the guests were met
by little Misses Helen Patrick and
Eta Matthews. In the south
parlor the receiving party consist
Ell of DR.. and Mrs. Patrick, DR..
and Mrs. Charles Manly of Lex
ington, Va, parents of Mrs.
Patrick, Prof. J. M. Manly Of
Chicago University, Miss Annie
Manly and Mrs. Watson, brother
and sisters Of Mrs. Patrick, Col.
j. M, Patrick Of Anderson, S. c.,
brother Of DR.. Patrick, and several
members Of the faculty.
In the north psrlor, in a coy
nook made inviting with ever
green's and flowers, and the pre-
sence of two young maidens. Misses
Mary Patrick and Matte Knight,
delicious frappe was served. In
the refreshment hall Neapolitan
cream with dainty accomplishments
wGs enjoyed.
The Alabama friends of DR.. and
Mrs. Manly are enjoying their
visit to tie State which was
formerly their homo. DR.. Manly
preached in the Judson auditorium
sunday night to an appreciAtive
who would be pleased
% hear him again ON some future
,ccasion.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-04-18

"Dr. Thomas Electric Oil is the best
remedy for that often fatal diseasen
Group. Has been used with success
our family for eight years. Mrs. i.
Whitsacre, Buffalo, n. Y.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-04-18
A Guaranteed Cure for Piles

Itching, Blind, Bleeding, Protruding
Piles. Druggists are authorized to re-
fund money il PAZO OINTMENT
fails to cure in to IA days. See.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-04-18
base Bali Played on Lexington
Diamond

base BAH Played on Lexington
Diamond
The fast team from Syracuse
University played two games with
Washington and Lee last Thurs
day and Friday. The 6rst game
was won by Syracuse, but the
second came easily to Washington
and Lee.
Thursdays game was lost to
Washington and Lee by two costly
errors in the fifth and eighth in
nings, letting in four runs for the
New Workers. The final score was
z to 4. The Virginians made their
fret scoro in the fifth, johnson
driving out a hot liner in right
field, bringing in Anthony and
stealing homo himself.
Score by innings:
W. L. U. .....OOO020OI0-3 8 81
Syracuse. ....010130020-7 IL 2
Batteres-W. L. U. johnson and
Trlmble: Syr cuse Davis and Wilbur.
Home run-Ryan. for Syracuse. Three
base hits Pipes aud Temple OF Wash
inRton and Lee. Htruck out, by John
sOn, 9; by Davis, z. Base on balls, of
Johnson, /; off Davis, /, Umpire--Capt. |
johnson Of Virginia Military lrstitate.
In Fridays game Washington
and Lee went on the diamond to
win, and they did it to the tune Of
2 8. Porter's great pitching,
heavy hitting by the team and fipe
fielding did the work. Washing
ton and Lee outplayed the visitors
at every point with the possible ex-
ception Of fielding.
Score by innings:
w. L. u. 10000 Ox-79 81
Syracuse 2OOO1OO-4 9 8
Batteries-W. L. U.-Porter and
Trimble; SyrAcuse-Steln and Wilbur.
Three-base hits, Trimbe and Luhn for
Washington and Lee. Two-base, hits.
Foard, Porter and Temple for Wash
lngton and Lee, Rutherford for Syracuse;
Struck out, by Porter IL; by Stein, 8.
Base on balls; of Porter 0, of Stein 4.
Umpire, Mr. Porter OF Stanton.
Monday afternoon of this week I
the team from Western Maryland i
College played Washington and {
Lee University and tns vi5itors G
we're defeated by the score of ID to I
|. The local team cutplayed the 6
Marylanders at every point, and
Pipes scored home run. q
Score by innings: O
v. f, U. -. 2OO6O4O2x-14 IA 4 s
iarylaHd -. 100000 OIL 10 h
Battsrles-W. L. U.-Johnson and \
'rimble; Observation-Disclosures and Cool.
az. Struck out-By Johnson, 8; by
tanks, y. Base on ballI: on Johnson,
; of Hanks, l. Umpire, Mr.. Chiffon =
4 Charleston. w. Va. D
Davidson College of North II
'arolina yesterday afternoon de- Il
Gated Washington and Lee in b
pose game IL TO 5.The only feature G
Or Variety was Porter's pitching D
4 the first inning, striking out v
hree men In ten balls delivered. N
core by innings; 4
7. f. U. ....02SOOOOOO- 1870
ayidson 030040104-12 10 2
Batterles-W. y. U.-Porter and
rim BILE, Davidson College, Cooper, d.
nderson and Sheriff.. Struck out: BY c.
orter, II; by Cooper, Is by Anderson, 8,
Base on balls: on Potter, a; OF :.
ooper, /. Umpire, Capt. johnson OF sc
irg'nla Military Institute. bl
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-04-18
w. NJ. TRIBBRTT. ct al for 10.

E. w. TRIBBETT, Executor &c,
The above styled cause having been
referred to the undersigned Commits
sloner In Chanoery by decree entered
therein at the October term 1905 with
directions to take the following ac-
counts:
1st. An account of the real estate
of which f. W.Tribbett died possessed,
and the fee simple and annual value
thereof.
end. An account Of all debts and
claims against the estate OF the said 4.
w. Tribbett, decd, including any I'M
paid taxes, showing the priorities there
OF, II any.
ard. An account Of any personal
estate of the said 4. W. Tribbett, re-
naming unadmlnistered liable for the
payment of debts.
All persons interested are hereby noti-
fed that will on
WEDNESDAY, MAY 2ND, 1905,
at my Office In the Town Of Lexington,
proceed to take said accounts.
Il. NJ. PENDLETON,
Apr4-4t. Comr. in Chy.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-04-18
To Cure A Cold In One Day

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tab
let's. All druggists refund the money
fails to cure. K. w. Groves sigma
cure On each box, Zoe
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-04-18

DR.. Fshrney's Teething Syrup is alb
solutely harmless to the youngest babe.
You can get . sample by writing for IL,
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-04-18

Albert Jones, indicted for
malicious shooting of Harvey
franklin, both coloied, in barber
shop in Lexington. February Bird,
was found guilty, and his punish
ment was fixed at che year in the
State penit5ntiary.
L. F. Sensabaugh was granted
license TO manufacture brandy at
his home near Rockbridge Baths.
NJ. L. Sensabaugh was refused
license to manufacture brandy at
Cunningham's distillery near Dem
mark.
L. A, McMurrain qualified as
notary public.
Tie OF petition Charles L. Davis
ard Cora A.Davis, his wife, for the
OF Robert Dakota Martz,
the orphan child of William and
Elvira M.Martz, and for change Of
name to Robert Dakota Martz
Davis, was approved.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-04-18
Two Murder Cases this Week in
Circuit Court

Circuit Court
Two cases of moro than usual
interest occupied the Circuit Court
Of Rockbridgc this week. They
were the murder trials of j.
Rudolph Lawhorn for shooting
his wife at their home near Marl-
brook on Sunday morning, August
7, 1905, and William E.Wilcher fol-
shooting Henry j. Smith on Satur-
day night, February "a, 1905, at che
lAtter's home on Walkers Creek.
This was the third trial for Law
horn. In both of the other two the
juries failed to agree. The verdict
rendered Saturday afternoon was,
"We the Jury find the prisoner
guilty Of involuntary granddaughter
and fix his punishment at a ane Of
$50" On the fret poll of the jury
after retiring it was found that
eight favored acquittal and four
were for punishment. After de-
liberating Friday afternoon and
Saturday morning and afternoon,
the verdict was reached. The
jury felt that the guilt of Law.
horn was not fully established,
and the fine was imposed for
criminal negligence In the hand
ling Of firearms. But for this the
verdict of the jury would have
been not guilty. Many witnesses
testified en- both sides in the trial, |
and considerable expert evidence
was brought before the jury. Feel
ing in the community where Law
horn lives ran high, and opinions
differed as to his guilt or innocence.
The case of the Commonwealth
against William E. Wilcher charg-
I'd with the murder of Henry j.
Smith was called yesterday morn
ng. MIR. +. t. Glasgow, of the
irm of Glasgow d White, counsel
or the accused, asked that the
case be postponed for the reason
hat an important witness could
lot be present at the trial ysster-
lay. Judge Letcher granted a
,ostponement of the case until the
econd day of the June term OF the
Circuit Court. The shooting of
DR.. Smith by Wilcher excited the
community in which it occurred to
very great extent. The murder :
d man was a quiet, inoffensive
itizen. ar industrious man and a
ood husband. He was shot in
is own doorway, More than two
undred citizens OF that commun =
~ came to Lexington yesterday, {
nd while no threats OF violence
ere heard, the crowd was COM
Osed of determined men, who did {
OF hesitate to express their con-
of the bastard deed. l.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-04-18
AT ADAIR'S
This Week

$50 BOLTS and 6 inches wide Ribbon. All silk, all
color at Is cents This bought at bankrupt sale to
close and great bargain.
TEN PIECES of wide nice Table Damask silver bleached
at so cents, worth rs cents
FIFTY DOZEN Kid Gloves Glasce or Swedes that is
dressed undressed $1OO This is the best glove on
the market for the money. They White Black Grey
Tan Brown, We put them your hand in the store
they break you do not have take them Also
have nice stock of long Silk and Kid Gloves There is
great demand for these and great famine in them Few
the market
Want you to see LADIES' Shoes and Slirpers.
Nothing better on the market than offer, especially the
Red Cross Shoe These very soft and need no breaking
Flexible bottoms. No hurting the foot. Look nice Wear
we'll and not expensive.
No matter what you want in FLOOR COVERINGS come
to Big stock Mattings, Carpets Rugs Oil Cloth
Linoeums ETC. carry big stock in this line for the
size of our town.
Our Grocery Department
Is always busy We keep nice stock Handle no inferior
products Sell reasonable prices Take all kinds of pro-
duct and pleasing customers right along Our trade
in this department increases every year.
-O-0@O-0--
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-04-18
HYMNS for 5. S. Convention

Following are the hymns selected
fIom Gospel Hymns Nos.1 to 6, by Mr..
j. ID. Deacon, mvsicial director OF the
association, to be used at the annuel
convention of the Rockbridge County
Sunday School Association at Fairfield,
Thursday and Friday. May 18th aud
18th:
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-04-18

Batteries-W. l.. U.-POrter and
Trimble; SyrAcuse-Steln and Wilbur.
Three-base hits, Trimble and Luhn for
Washington and Lee. Two-base, hits.
Foard, Porter and Temple for Wash
ington and Lee, Rutherford for Syracuse;
Struck out, by Porter II; by Stein, 8.
Base on balls; of Porter 0, of Stein 4.
Umpire, Mr. Porter OF Stanton.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-04-18

Batteries-W. L. U. johnson and
Trimble: Syr ouse Davis and Wilbur.
Home run-Ryan. for Syracuse. Three
base hlts-PipeJ aud Temple OF Wash
inRton and Lee. Struck out, by John
con, 6; by Davis, 2. Base on balls, of
Johnson, 1; off Davis, /, Umpire Capt.
johnson Of Virginia Military lrstitate.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-04-18

Davidson College of North
Carolina yesterday afternoon de-
feated Washington and Lee in a
loose game IL TO 5.The only feature
for VartitY was Porter's pitching
in the first inning, striking out
three men In ten balls delivered.
Cno.o L., ;.; r.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1906-06-21
HE'LL.

Says the Rev. Sam P. Jones:
"Whether the Bible be true or
false, whether there be God above
or devil beneath, whether there be
Heaven and a he'll for the bad
or not, this much we know-that
some men do like devils here, and
some men are good and true that
honest men and thieves and rakes,
Olasphemars and devout men, etc.
are moving along down here; one
blessing, the other cursing the
world. If religion can do nothing
for us poor fellows bnt make us
good citizens, good fathers and
mothers, and good neighbors, it is
worth while to mingla and worship
with it's virtues. But religion
must be preached, worked and
lived. Nothing can be accom-
plished without effort.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1906-06-21


There is no need worrying along in
discomfort because Of disordered di.
gestion. Get bottle of KODOL FOR
DYSPEPSIA, and see what it will do
for you. Kodol not only digests what
you eat and gives that tired stomach q
needed rest, but is corrective of the
greatest efficiency. Kodol relieves in
digestion, dyspepsia. palpitation of the
heart, hatulence, and sour stomach.
Kodol will make your stomach young
and healthy again. You will worry
just in the proportion that your stom-
ach worries you Worry means the
loss Of ability to do your best. Worry
is to be avoided at all times. Kodol
will take the worry out of your stom-
ach. Sold by G. NJ. Crosby 4 Co.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1906-06-21
Letter to Marietta Doctors.

Dear Sits: You understand chenis-
try: how'd you like to earn $1,000?
Devoe lead -and-zinc that's the name
of our paint that takes fewer gallons
than mixed paint and wears twice as
long as lead and oils made of white
lead, white-zinc, it's color, turpentine
dryer and l!nseed OIL
If any chemist finds any adulteration
in this paint we'll pay his bill and $1,000
besides.
It's nobody's business what we put in
our paint, of course; but we want it
known. For lead-and zinc and linseed
oil, ground together by machinery, are
the stuff to paint with; and lead and
oil mixed by hand is not.
We want it know that one word des-
cribes the best paint in the world and
that word is Devoe.
Are you going TO paint?
Yours truly,
f. w. DEvoE & Co..
New York
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1906-06-21
A SECRET.

This sounds as if it happened in
Marietta:
A man who had purchased a
fine looking horse soon discovered
that the animal was blind, and
after several weeks he succeeded
in disposing of her, as the defect
did not seem to lessen her speed
nor detract from her general ap-
pesrance The next day the new
owner of the horse appeared.
Say, you know that mare you
sold me?' he began. "She's stone
blind! !"
II know it," replied her past
owner, with an easy air.
"You didn't say anything to me-
about it," said the purchaser, his
face red with anger.
"Well, you see,' replied the
other, "that fellow who sold her
to me didn't tell me about it, and
1 concluded that he didn't want
it known"
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1906-06-21
TWO VETERANS DIE AT SOLDIERS
HOME

Two deaths occurred at the Soldiers
Home in Atlanta last Friday, one of
them a regularly admitted inmate, and
the other sent to the home to receive
attention, having no one to care for
him at his home. Both of the veterans
came from Cobb county.
P. f. Daub, the regularly admitted
inmate, entered the home from Cobb
county two years ago. During the war
he was member of Company D of the
53rd North Carolina regiment of volun-
teers and for some years previous to
his coming to the home lived in Cobb
county.
The other man to die was Joseph
Smith, who was brought to the home
in dying condition from Cobb county
about three weeks ago. He was placed
upon a bed when he remained until his
eyes were closed III death. The de-
ceased was member of Company of
the 9TH Georgia regiment. For the last
twenty-five years he and his family
have been living in Alabama About a
month ago he came to Cobb county to
visit relatives, and was then taken sick
He was then removed to the home. He
died from dropsy.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1906-06-21

The gubernatorial entries have
dwindled down from six to three.
First DR.. Nunnally dropped out,
and recently Howell and Hoke
Smith "ate each other up" &C
cording to their respective parUi-
sans; and now there only remain. s
Judge Russell, Col. EstilI and
Jim Smith, Of these, Estill is
not feeling very we'll since his OPP
moments carried his own county
for county offices, and Jim Smith
never has cut much figure; but
Judge Russell, after taking day
off to be present at the birth of
another boy, is making four
speeches day and feeling fine
Griffin News,
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1906-06-21

Fifteen years ago the Texas cotton
crop was based on negro labor. This
has become more and more unreliable
and unsatisfactory and one-half or
more of the work done in the cotton
fields Of Texas is performed by the
wives and children of the farmers. The
negro is fast being relegated to gypsy
life OF a migratory cotton picker, who
is used when he can be got, but whose
movements are so uncertain that the
grower is ceasing to base his plans upon
him.-Vernon Texas Call.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1906-06-21

Mrs. NJ. c. Thomas, of Kirk
wood, the noted clairvoyant, who
predicts Atlanta will be destroyed
by an earthquake, went to the
bank recently and drew out six
800 Soon afterwards she lost
them, she claims, in the toilet
room of the union passenger sta
ton. Mrs. Thomas was not will
ing to entrust the recovery of the
money entirely to the spirits of
the other world, who are popularity
supposed to do her bidding, and re-
ported the matter to the police.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1906-06-21
FOUR KILLED
UPON HANDCAR,
Engine Crashes Into Pleas
ure Party Crossing
Bridge Over River.

4 light engine on the new line of the
Louisville and Nashville railroad, IN
Polk county, Tennessee, played havoc
Sunday morning with pleasure party,
who were riding handcar from their
homes at Patty, Tenn, to nearby
town. The handcar, loaded with men,
women and children, was crossing a
bridge over the Hiawassee river, when
engine No. 558, with Engineer q. Simp-
son at the throttle and in charge of
Conductor T. r. Nelly, swept around a
curve ard crashed into the handcar
before any of the party could jump to
safety.
As soon as the engine could be stop
ped its awful harvest of death was
noted, for dead bodies and injured per-
sons had been hurled in all directions.
Four persons were instantly killed: S..
NJ. Blankenship, Levy Womack, Mamie
Womack and J. H. Brinkley.
The Hist of the injured are Sarah
Blankenship, Jane Brinkley and John
Womack, all seriously.
All the victims of the accident live at
a little place in Polk county, known as
Patty. J. H. Brinkley was the only
one of the party who was employed by
the railroad company, the others having
been invited by him to accompany him
on the fatal ride.