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The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1906-02-07
Notice to Creditors.

Estate o. Ephraim Nottingham, deceased.
Notice ia hereby given by the undersigned
executrix of the estate of Ephrsim Nottingham,
to the creditors OF, and all persons hav,
ing claims against the esid deceased, to exhibit
them with the necessary vouchers within four
months after the first publication of this notice
TO ". y. Pemberton, at the Grand UI ion hotel,
Fort Benton, Montana.
MARY F. NOTTINGHAM,
Executrix Of the estate of Ephraim Nottingham,
deceased.
Dated January II, 1906.
FIRST publication, January IL, 1905.
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Notice to Creditors.

Estate of George Godfrey, deceased.
Notice is hereby given by the undersigned, ad-
minietratrix with will annexed of the estate of
George Godfrey, deceased. to the creditors of,
and all persons having claims against the said
deceased, To exhibit them with thn necessary
vouchers within four months after the first pub
LEGATION of this notice, to the said administrators
at her residence. Big Sandy, Chonteau county,
Montana. MARY ANN GODFREY
Administrative with the will annexed of the es-
tate of George Godfrey, deceased.
Dated Feb. I, 1906.
First publication, February l, 1906.
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THREE KILLED IN WRECK.
Oriental Limited Trains Crash Together
Near Columbia Falls.

kALISPELL, Jan. 3O.-Be,ween 1880
and IL O'Clock Monday night passen.
ger trains Nos. l and 2, the Oriental
Limiteds, met in a headon collision
one mile west of Columbia Falls.
The smashup was complete, both
trains going at a high rate of speed
at the time. The accident occurred
just east of the switch post on the
high grade the track being built II
feet at the end of the Y. From the
impact Of the trains the baggage car
on the w%estbound was upended and
thrown from the track carrying tele-
graph poles and wires to the ground
and putting the line out of business.
Both locomotives are fit for the scrap
heap only.
Fireman Hanson was killed outright
and the other fireman, w. Tangle, was
caught in the turn of his locomotive
and his back probably broken by the
weight upon him. He was pinned
down for hours and will die. Will.
liam Therfachter, the engineer of the
westbOund, train was very badly
crushed and wounded and may die.
Engineer Barden vas thrown forty
feet from his cab and knocked insens.
IDLE for an hour after the wreck. The
express messenger on the eastbound
train was killed in his car, he was
crushed to death by boxes of fish.
His name was Wurzbacher and he
seems to have been new to the run.
Conductor Quinn was on the west.
bound passenger train and riding in
the smoker which happened to be
empty when the crash came. He was
hurled through a window and into the
ditch. One leg was broken and he was
otherwise injured.
Not a passenger on either train was
hurt enough to require q physician.
No. 2, the eastbound train, Engineer
Il. O. Bardeu, Conductor Quinn, had
orders 10 meet No. l, westbound, at
Halt Moon. Barden ran by the meet.
ing and concluded to try and make
Columbia Falls. When he saw the
engin No. l loom up he jammed the
emergency brakes and then tried to
escape. 1t was a long straight piece
of track, but the engine of No. 2 had
its headlight dark and therefore was
not seen by Engineer Therwachter or
the collision would have been avoided.
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More. Light.

A case was being tried Oh the charge
1T selling impure whisky. The whisky
was offered in evidence. Jury retired
to try the evidence. Judge presently
What is the verdict? Foreman Of
the Thirsty Jury-Your honor. we want
more e~vidcncc.-San Francisco News
Letter.
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4 C~Onjugul Till.

Husband-I see plainly YOU want to
get up a quarrel. And in the street too!
Wait at least till we are inside our own
house. Wife-Impossible. l shall have
cooled down before we get there
Paris Journal.
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Man is the merriest Of all the species
Of creation. Above and below him al
are standardization.
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$4,000 Reward,

For information leading to the recovery of n
small band of sheep branded with red
paint on shoulder. Address
JOHN JOINER. Xolta. Mont.
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To Ranchers and Others.

Any person caring for any Of my etock thit
winter will he paid any reasonable price. Stock
is branded lC on left thigh.
LEWIS MUNPER. Beatrice. Mont,
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Wanted to Find the Crumb.

Mamma-What are you tearing your
doll to pieces for? Hattie-1'm looking
for the crumb Of comfort papa said
was to be found In everything.
Democratic messenger., 1906-06-16
A FUGITIVE
FROM JUSTICE
Or A Crazy Man-Roams Woods
Near Snow Hill And Runs Away
From People. Threatens Boy.

Who is he? What crime has he com
mtted that he avoids the haunts of men
and seeks the seclusion of wood and
swamp?
These questions are being asked by
more than one person living in and around
Snow Hill. The subject Of such com
ment is light mulatto man. about me-
dium height and of ordinary size. He
has been seen running into the woods in
different sections of Snow Hill district
when persons were observed by him APP
preaching along the county road.
The other day he was in the neigh
borhood of Box Iron and 1.as walking
along the side of the county road in an
unfrequented spot when he observed a
small boy behind him. He flew into a
rage and asked the boy why he was fol
lowing him, remarking at the same time
that he would shoot him if he did not
leave. He pulled out "a pistol as if To
make good his threat, and the boy made
tracks.
The same negro was seen in the woods
near the Pocomoke road, about two miles
from town one day last week. He OBJ
served a party of colored men coming,
and ran into the woods. They took
after him, but failed to catch him as he
ran with the fieetness Of one running
for life and soon outdistanced and was
lost from his pursuers. In his flight he
lost his hat, and since then. whenever
seen, he has worn cap.
Several negroes are at large charged
with committing murder in this and
neighbOring states. One who murder
ed railroad construction boss near
Baltimore several weeks ago. one who
murdered a man in Southern Maryland,
and one of gang who committed muir
der in Delaware or Pennsylvania sever
al months ago.
The negro came to Snow Hill about
three O'Clock in the morning recently
and was seen by a guest Of the hotel
Purnell trying the door of K. Milton
Townsend 5 store As the electric lights
We're on in the store and the window
was full of tempting cakes and other
eatables, it is supposed that he thought
the proprietor was in and he wanted to
purchase something to eat.
No one knows what the negro has
done to cause him to avoid people, but,it
is evident that he has done something
that causes him to be afraid of his fell
low beings. Efforts should be made to
capture the man and find out who he is
and what he is.
Democratic messenger., 1906-06-16
ChiIdren'S Day At WhatCOat

The Sabbath school of Whatcoat NJ.
f.. Church, Rev. c. W. Prcttyman. ID.
D.. pastor, held its regular Children s
Day exercises last Sunday evening.
The church was tastefully decorated
with young plants and cut flowers, and
the exercises were attended by "A large
audience. The music by the school, led
by the superintendent. Mr.. K. ID. Jones.
and assisted by the choir and Prof.
Schwcnseck. was greatly enjoyed
The following program. entitled "The
Sower," was rendered.
Organ Voluntary.
Song Thou Ever Great Jehovah. "
Responsive Reading
Prayer Rev G. W. Prettyman.
Exercises and Song by Infant School
Song Come from the Southland "
Dialogue What the Winds Bring, "
Winifred Dukes, Frank Henderson.
Bessie Straughn, Elmo Petit.
Recitation "The Gladness of Ma
ture, Jessie Townsend.
Duett Gentle Jesus. In Ny Heart
Sow Thy Seed, David and Bessie
Straughn.
Recitation The Sower," Harry
Bradford.
Song Scatter Precious Seed
Recitation The Arrow and Song,
Warren McAllen
Duett Summertime Is here. " Misses
Ruth Brimer and Cleo Baker.
Recitation Scedtime and Harvest, "
Nellie Bonneville.
Song I'VE Plow the Fields and
Gather "
Recitation The Reward of Giving, -
Nellie Richardson.
Song Patiently Wait while sun and
Shower DO Their Work.
Address by the Pastor.
Offering
Song They That Sow in Tears Shall
Reap in JOY
Benediction.
Democratic messenger., 1906-06-16
State Teachers Association.

The thirty ninth annual session Of the
Maryland State Teachers Association
will be held at Ocean City on June 26.
9th. 2Sth and 10Th The morning ses-
sions at $50 \ NJ and the evening Ses-
sions at 5 P. NJ, will be held in the Ca
sino. Committee meetings will be held
at the Ocean City Public School. The
executive committee has made every
effort to arrange an interesting and at
tractive program. and hopes that the
members of the Association will show
their appreciation by large and enthu-
siastic audience.
In order to get the benefit Of reduced
rates to Ocean City during the meeting,
members must present orders for the
same at railroad offices, and the same
can be obtained from county superinten-
dents or the superintendent and assist
ants in Baltimore.
The Tri-county Teachers institute for
Worcester. Wicomico and Somerst. will
be held at the same place, beginning
August 9th.
Democratic messenger., 1906-06-16
STOCKTON.

Mr.. +. II. Dryden and daughter. Of
PocOmOke, were guests at the home of
Capt. J.. j. Houston this week
Mr.. w. II. Marshall spent few days
of this week in Philadelphia.
Mr. and Mrs. +. j. Duer and son at
tended the commencement at st. Mary 5
College this week Their daughter, Miss
Dora is a student there. They arrived
home Saturday night.
Mrs. Turner Disharoon visited friends
in Salisbury this week.
Miss Lucille Taylor arrived home
Tuesday. after few days visit in Bal
timore.
Lost, a little gold locket, and chain.
The finder will be suitably rewarded by
returning to little Miss Margaret
Goodhand at the NJ. +. Parsonage.
Mr.. Thomas Purnell. of Berlin, is So
journing at the Stockton House this
week.
Miss Ada Smack is visiting her broth
er in Philadelphia.
Capt. Snow Parsons is home on a
visit to his family
Mr. Walter Sharplcy and sister, little
Miss Ruby, left this week for New
Port News where they will visit rela
tives for some time.
Mrs. w. o. Payne is on the sick list
this week
Mr. and Mrs. John Nelson and son, of
New Church, visited Mrs. Nelson's 5 par
ents. Mr. and Mrs James Collins, this
week. Their little daughter accom-
panied them home after several week S
visit here to her grandparents.
Miss Florence Marshall arrived home
Thursday. Miss Marshall finished her
course at the Peabody the last of May,
since which she has been visiting friends
in Western Maryland. and attending
the commencement exercises at Western
Maryland College AT Westminster this
week
Mr.. Robert Colona is in Baltimore
this week to attend the commence
exercises of the State Normal School,
at which institution his daughter, Miss
Annie, graduated.
Capt Benjamin Sharpley accompanied
by his wife left this week for New
York Mrs. Sharpley will take a trip
with the Captain to Savannah, Ga, on
his boat.
1t has been decided by the Direc-
tors of the New York. Philadelphia &
Norfolk Railroad Company to proceed
at once To double track the entire sys-
TEN from Delmar to Cape Charles City.
This Improvement has been hastened
by the immense traffic being hauled by
the Company, and the fact that the
Pennsylvania Railroad will use the New
York, Philadelphia 4 Norfolk tracks
as the direct route from New York.
Philadelphia and points further North
and West. to haul the large number of
people expected to visit the jamestown
Exposition next year.
Democratic messenger., 1906-06-16
Y. NJ. c. A.

The Young Mems Christian Associa-
ti0n was addressed last Sunday. nj
Whatcoat NJ +. Church. by the Rev.
Mr.. Biggs. of Perryhawkins, the Rev.
Mr.. Fogle having informed the Associa-
tion at very late hour Of the fact
that it would he impossible for him to
ofIiciate.
The Rev. j. Il. North. of Mackenzie
Memorial Presbyterian Church, will
make the address at the devotional
service at the Christian Church next
Sunday. and large attendance is de-
sired at this service. The ladies are
very cordially invited to attend this
service. The meeting will begin
promptly at O'Clock. p. m.
Music by Prof. A. Schwenseck 5
orchestra, which will consist of an en-
tirely new programme. the orchestra
having been enlarged and new music
ordered for the occasion.
The next business meeting will he
held in the old NJ. =. Church building
next Tuesday evening at $40 o'clock
All members who have the good of the
cause at heart should attend these
business meetings.
Democratic messenger., 1906-06-16
Peninsula Items.

The manglcd body of a man about 30
years old, believed TO be named Me
Laughlin, of Washington, ID. c., was
found Monday beside the railroad track
at Stony Creek. Cecil County.
+. +. Schneider 4 Co., have brought
suit against the Town Council Of Havre
de Grace To recover $l276. claimed to
be due for lumber used in the cOnstruc-
tion of the new sewer system.
Clyde Mason. a pupil at Barnsley
public school, has record that is hard
to beat in school attendance. In seven
years he has missed but two days.
Capt. George Cage. while in charge
of pleasure yacht en- route TO Norfolk,
Va. dropped dead at his post of duty.
He was 65 years of age.
James +. Andrew W., and James +.
M. Woodall have been appointed admin
istrators Of the large estate Of Cant.
Andrew Woodall. They gavf. I'D for
500, 900.
Democratic messenger., 1906-06-16
At The Presbyterian Church.

Children's Dry exercises were held in
Mackenzie Memorial Presbyterian Church
last Sunday evening. The church was
beautifully decorated with cut flowers
and potted plants. and a large audience
was in attendance. The music by choir
was greatly enjoyed, as was also the
singing by the school and the recita-
tions of the Sunday School scholars. j.
$. Price, Esq. is the superintendent of
the Sunday School. under whose leader
ship the following program was render
ed
Opening song, Meath the Banner of
Gods Love" by the School
Prayer by the Pastor. followed by
the Lords Prayer.
Voluntary by the Choir.
Song, "Hosanna, by the School
Scripture Reading by the School
Recitation. Welcome. Katherine
Jones.
Recitation, 1.-TWO Friends, " George
Powell.
Solo. I'm Only Little Christian. "
Lucille Jones
Scripture Reading by the School
Song. 10y George Powell Franklin
Bailey, William Price. Irwin Jones.
Jake Powell and John Walter ,Iarman.
Song, This Is the Day." by the
School
Song. "ln the Daisy Field. A." blanche
Bailey, Helen Bailey. Lucille Jones ano
Mary Juckett.
Song, Praise the Lord" by tn,
School.
Offering.
Song, "a Light for Jesus. by littl,
girls.
Recitation. ''Our Bobby" lrwir
Jones.
Song, William Price.
Rose Drill, Blanche Bailey, julia
Purnell, Sarah Goodman. Maggie
Sturgis. Grace Smith, Fannie Nelson,
Margaret Sturgis and Mary Juckett
Song, "Swell the Chorus" )" by the
school
Benediction.
Democratic messenger., 1906-06-16
Mrs. Elijah B. Parsons Dead

Mrs Miranda Parsons, wife of Mr..
Elijah b. Parsons, died ut her home in
this town about half past three O'Clock
Thursday morning. at the advanced age
of - years. Mrs. Parsons was taken
i'll while on visit to her son. Mr.. Rob
ley Parsons, in Atkinson $ district, last
week. She was brought home, but never
rallied, her death being due TO general
debility and her advanced age. Mrs
Parsons is survived by her husband, and
ten children, as follows: Mr. Ernest Par
sons, Mrs. Lorie Wilson, Mrs. Thomas
Hayward, and one unmarried daughter
Sarah, all of Snow Hill; Mrs. r. A.
Carmean, Mrs. William I. Parsons and
Mrs. Willard Carmean, all of Colbourn 5
district: Mrs. John Wimbrow, of Sails
bury: and Mrs. j. r. Twilley. of Sea-
ford Mrs. Parsons is also survived by
a large number of grandchildren and
great-grandchildren, numbering seven
ty-five in all.
Mrs. Parsons was good Christian
woman, and had been a member of the
NJ. p Church since she was fourteen
years of age. Funeral services. con
Quoted by her pastor, Rev l.. A. Ben
nett, We're held in Bates Memorial
NJ. z. Church Friday afternoon AT
four o'clock, after which her body
was laid to rest in the new cemetery on
Federal street.
Democratic messenger., 1906-06-16
Large Sale Of Real Estate.

Attention is called to the large sale
Of real estate of the late Edward White
which takes place in Snow Hill on Tues
day, June 26th. In Snow Hill there
are two desirable residences to he sold.
a building at present used as a carriage
depository, and valuable building lot
in the center of the town. Particular
attention is called To item 18th. in the
advertisement. This is a tract of wood
land, containing 100 acres, and is esti-
mated to contain 700. 900 or 800. 900 feet
of gum. 81, 900 feet of cypress. 80, 600
feet of poplar. and 100. 900 feet of ash.
II is within % miles Of the Pennsylvania
railroad at Wesley station, and is easily
accessible. Item 7th. advertised as
"Libertytown Farm, and containing
l52 acres. has been recently est-
mated To contain 300, 900 feet Of mar
ketable pine. Adjoining this farm, and
advertised under item 5th, there is Il
tract of 10 acres in two tracts, con
tanning "A quantity of marketable pine
recently estimated at $50, 900 to 700 900
feet. Items 10th. llth, and 18th in the
advertisement contain a large quantity
of cypress. which il would be well for
timber men to investigate
Grape Island" which is advertised
under item 18th. contains, also. guam
tity of fine pine. There are other val
liable properties which will be disposed
of at the same time. description Of
which will be found in the advertise
ment on the sth page of the MEssEN-
GER today.
Democratic messenger., 1906-06-16
NEWARK.

Mr.. John Townsend, of Selbyville,
visited at the home of Mr.. Thomas
Tilghman last week.
Miss Lizzie Tilghman and Mr.. John
Bunting attended the commencement
exercises at Dover Academy this week.
Rev. Alfred Smith, Of Dover, gave a
temperance lecture in the NJ. l.. Church
Thursday Of last week.
Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Mumford and
two children accompanied by her sister.
Mrs. Stella Powers, of Jersey City. is
visiting his parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
Thomas Mumford.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Archer and son
spent this week in Hartford County.
Mrs. Samuel Bowen and son visited
relatives at BishopviIlc Saturday and
Sunday.
Mr.. John Townsend, Of Selbyville,
visited at the home of Mr.. Thomas
Tilghman last week.
Master Edward Tilghman returned
home this week. after spending several
days with relatives at Showell and
Selbyville
Mrs. Arthur Smack returned home
Tuesday night after spending several
days with her parents at Picture Rock.
Pa.
Mr.. Walter Dilworth. Of Roseville,
n. j., visited Mr.. John Dilworth last
week
Miss Lizzie Tilghman and Mr. John
Bunting attended the commencement
exercises at Dover Academy this week.
Mr.. John Taylor had the misfortune
to get three Of his fingers cut off at one
Of the saw mills near here last week.
Children's Day exercises will be held
in the NJ. f. Church at this place on
Sunday evening, June 24th.
Some of Berlin's young men were in
our town Sunday night.
Democratic messenger., 1906-06-16
Teachers Examination Held.

The annual teachers examinations
We're held by Superintendent f. w.
McMaster in the Snow Hill High School
Tuesday and Wednesday of this week.
Thirty two candidates thirty young
ladies and two young men presented
themselves to Superintendent McMas-
ter to take the examinations for
teachers certificates. The papers will
be examined and passed upon as speedily
as possible, so as to relieve the candi-
dates Of the strain of anxiety they will
doubtless labor under until the result
Of their examination is made known.
Democratic messenger., 1906-06-16

Don't be fooled and made to be-
lieve that rheumatism can be cured
with local appliances. HOLSTERS Rocky
Mountain Tea is the only positive cure
for rheumatism. 35 cents, Tea or tab
let's. 7. ID. Cottingham a Co.
Democratic messenger., 1906-06-16
Jones' S..RObinSOn.

A very pretty June wedding was
witnessed in Beth Eden Baptist Church.
Thursday evening, June the 7th, AT
$50 o'clock. The contracting parties
being Miss Elsie w. Jones and Mr.
Lubin w. Robinson. both of Klei
Grange. The church was beautifully
trimmed for the occasion with ever
green. flowers and ferns. The wedding
ceremony was performed by the pastor
Rev j. B. Pruitt. of Pocomoke City.
The wedding march was rendered by
Miss Clara Beauchamp, cousin of the
bride. The bridesmaids We're Misses
Lucy prutt. Viola Pilchard and ARA
Jones, of klej Grange. and Miss Minnie
Robinson of Girdletree. The grooms-
men were Messrs. Samuel Pruitt, Ira
Rcdden and Cleveland Jones. Of klel
Grange, and Mr. Harry Shockley Of
stockton. Mr.. Clarke l.ambertson of
Pocomoke City was the best man, and
Mrs. Clarke l.ambertson. sister of the
bride was matron of honor The bride
was dressed in handsome costume of
white India silk. trimmed with Irish
point lace. and carried shower
bouuuet of white brides roses. The
matron of honor and brides maids all
wore white. and carried bouquets of
white and pink roses. The groom and
his attendants all wore black.
Immediately after the ceremony a
reception was given to large number
of friends and relatives. at the home of
the brides parents. Mr. and Mrs. Obed
A. Jones. Many handsome and useful
wedding gifts were received.
Mr. and Mrs. Robinson will reside for
n short time at the home of his parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. w. Robinson. after
which they will make their future home
in Grdletree. where Mr.. Robinson is
the rural mail carrier for Girdletrec,
Route No ,.
We wish the Young couple all the
happiness that life can offer.
Green Oak farm. near Chestertown.
H. tho lat. aN- GaDutor William
Democratic messenger., 1906-06-16
RACES JULY A
AT GENTLEM EMS
DRIVING PARK
SNOW HILL, MD.
Wednesday, July 4.

There's going to be some fine sport,
on this occasion. for lovers of a good
race. and everything that can be done
to make success of the event is being
looked after.
SUMMARY:
2.l5CLASS. Purse $40: To he divided
among the winners in the proportion of
80 per cent, 25 per cent. 10 per cent.
and 10 per cent. -Four horses TO enter,
3 To start.
FREE FOR ALL. Purse $i5: to he
divided among the winners in the pro-
portion of 80 per cent, % per cent,
l5 per cent and 10 per cent.
SPECIAL CHINCOTEAGUE RACE
Purse to be given by persons on Chin
coteague four horses will enter.
The races will he held under rules
of the National Trotting Association.
Races start promptly at O'Clock.
ADMISSION 25c.
Democratic messenger., 1906-06-16

The Kent County School Board has
been petitioned TO consolidate the Upper
Quaker Neck and Middle Quaker Neck
schools by the patrons of the two
schools.
Democratic messenger., 1906-06-16

To Cure \ Cold In One Day
Take LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine
Tablets Druggists refund money IL il
fails to cure r. w GROVES sigma
ture is ON each box. 25c.
Democratic messenger., 1906-06-16

Green Oak farm. near Chestertown.
owned by the late ex-senator William
T. Hepbron. was sold on Wednesday tn
the Board of Visitors of Washington
College for 81, 500.
Democratic messenger., 1906-06-16
LOCALS.

We have had more overcoat wealth
er this week.
Democratic messenger., 1906-06-16

When the baby talks. 1t is time to
give HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain Tea.
It's the greatest baby medicines known
to loving mothers. It makes them eat,
sleep and grow. 30 cents. Tea or
Tablets =. d. Cottngham 4 Co.