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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1906-08-18
SUCCESSION SALE.
State of Louisiana. Parish of Rapides.
Succession of w. l.. Whitaker, deceased. No
1850 Probar, Docket

Succession of W. l.. Whitaker deceased. No.
1850. Probate Docket.
BY virtue OF a commission and order to sell. is
sued In the above numbered and entitled suit and
to me directed. commanding me to sell according
to law the following described property, to-wit:
An undivided one-third interest in Z hf OF NE
or, NV or of NE or, hf Of NV or. sec. 1: Lot
one ~, section GAIL acres); Sc fractional
quarter section II lilo acres}: NV or Of Sc or.
sec. %, all in township6N. RE,
| will proceed to sell the same at public outcry
to the last and highest bidder. at the front door
OF the court house in the town of Colfax, La, on
SATURDAY, SEPT. Is. 1906,
all according to law
Terms Of sale-Cash subject to the appraise-
ment on file in above suit.
NJ. +. SWAFE0RD,
Sheriff and Ex-Ofiicio Auctoneer.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1906-08-18

Among those who left yesterday with the re-
mains of Miss Maude Hadnot. who was buried in
the family burial grounds on the Hadnot home
stead. were: Messrs A. w. and ]. 2. lewis. ]. v.
LeSagc. II. G. GOODWIN. Jno. r. and Mitchell
Hadnot, o. C. Hyde. A. Williamson and Master
Webster Lewis. and Mrs. L. A. Hadnot. Mrs. Mis-.
souri Hagan. Miss Annie Hadnot, Mrs. c. H..
Wade and children, Misses Nena and Amber
Lewis, Miss Docia Lewis and Mr.. A. C. Lewis.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1906-08-18

Keep your vital organs in good condi-
ton il you would have health through
the malarial season. Prickley Ash Bit
ters cleanses and strengthens the stom-
ach, liver and bowels and helps the sys-
TEN to resist disease germs. Valley Drug
Co. epeoial agents.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1906-08-18

Why does the sun burn? Why does a
mosquito sting? Why do we feel unhap-
by in the good old summer time? An
swer: we don't. We use DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salve, and these little ills don't
bother us. Learn to look for the name
on the box to get the genuine. Sold by
H. B. Faraldo.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1906-08-18
In Self Defense

Major Hamm, editor and manager of the
Constitutionahst, Eminence, KY, when
he was fiercely attacked. four years ago
by Piles, bought box of Bucklen's Ar
MICA SaIve, Of which he says: ut cured
me in ten days and no trouble since
Quickest healer Of burns. sores, cuts and
and wounds. pc at Crescent Drug
Store.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1906-08-18
Best and Cheapest.

Pa-nol Liver Regulator keeps the liver.
stomach and bowels working just right,
That means to be well and to keep we'll.
And it makes your money go the furth-
est. Tin box. Is cents. Money back
il you want it. For sale by Crescent
Drug Co and DR.. w. J. Roberts.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1906-08-18

Don't neglect the warnings of nature.
Ii your appetite is poor, breath bad,
tongue coated, you will be sick unless
you take steps to put yonr system in
good condition. Prick ely Ash Bitters is
the remedy you need. 1t cieanses the
entire system Valley Drug Store, spec
ial agents.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1906-08-18

Deputy Sheriff Compton went to yerda Thurs
day night in response to a telegram stating that
some one had been making practice OF throw.
ing rocks and sticks at the passenger end freight
trains as they passed that place Mr., Compton
but II tho guilty parties happen to fall In the
clutches OF the Law II is safe to say they viii land
In the penitentiary.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1906-08-18
A Mystery Solved

"How to keep off periodic attacks of
biliousness and habitual constipation
was mystery that DIR. Kings New Life
Pills solved for me-" writes John n.
Pleasant, of Magnolia, Ind. The only
pills that are guaranteed to give perfect
satisfaction to everybody or money re-
funded. Only 25c at Crescent Drug
Sfora
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1906-08-18
To Prevent Malaria.

Use one bottle of Browns Iron Bitters.
two or three bottles cures it. Impure
blood, biliousness, female weakness.
headache. kidney and liver troubles usu.
ally snccumb to one bottle of Browns
Iron Bitters, two rarely required. Buy
six bottles and save dollar. Sold by
Valley Drug Store.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1906-08-18

Hot weather saps the vital energy and
makes the har lest workers feel lazy. To
main, ain strength and energy, use Prick
ley Ash Bitters. 1t is the friend OF in
dustry. Valley Drug Co. special agents.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1906-08-18

Mrs. Lavinia A. Hadnot. and son. Alfred Pink
ney. accompanied by A. NJ. GOODWIN. went to
Shreveport last Sunday ia response to telegram
saying Miss Maude Hadnot. trained nurse at
the sanitarium, was dangerously i'll and not ex-
pected to live. Messrs Hadnot.and Goodwin re-
turned Sunday night. but Mrs. Hadnot remained
until the end came at ITO p. m. Thursday. Aug.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1906-08-18
Take Notice

srhatf ~ reproeenting one OF the best Laundrcs
n - South. Ne guarantee against loss and
1sss~cse is roods Bed spreads look like new
onSs When they 50 through our Laundry, Dy-
s ~ Trsrdav returning Saturday evening.
Send me your iaundry-f not sstasded with our
-ork wc w.y return your money -r,
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1906-08-18
Notice to Tax PAYERS.

The tax rolls of Grant parish sor 1896 are now
on file in the Sherif's Office. and the taxes are
now due. Taxes on movable property will be de-
linquent on the first day Of October. 1905, and on
unmovable property win be delinquent on the
first day of January, I901.
NJ. f. SwAFFORD.
Sheriff and Tax Collector
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1906-08-18

In this state it is not necessary to
serve five days. notice fol eviction of a
cold. Use the original laxative cough
syrup. Kennedy's Laxative Honey and
Tar. No opiates. Sold by II. b. Faraldo
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1906-08-18

Fortify the body to resist malarial
germs by putting the system in perfect
orper. Prickley Ash Bitters is wonder
full system regulator. Valley drug store
special agents.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1906-08-18

Miss Alice Bassett of st. Msrtinville. has had
charge this week Of the Cumberland central office
at this place, while Miss Nora Knotxsch. the reg
ular operator. has been taking much needed
rest. Miss Bsssett Ia sister OF Mr. j. W. Bas-
set the Cumberland manager. and Is an adept at
handling the switch board and has given perfect
satisfaction during her short acquaintance In our
town
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1906-08-18

A world OF truth in few words:
NEARLY all other cough cures are con-
stipatipg. especially those containing
opiates. Kennedy's Laxative Honey and
Tar moves the bowels. Contains no OPT
ates." You can get it ut Fl. B. FaraIdo's.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1906-08-18
Notice of Stockholders Meeting.

The regular annual meeting of the stockholders
OF the Bank OF Coifax. will convene on Wednesday.
at eleven O'Clock a. m. September 5th, 1906, at
it's banking house in Coliax. La, for the purpose
OF electing nine directors for the ensuing year.
EARL ROBERTS.
Cashier.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1906-08-18

Messrs. c. E. Sandifer and I. NJ Young, OF Ada.
called at the Chronicle Office last Tuesday and
showed ms a couple OF sweet potatoes the rem
stated they were the first in the Colfax market
and would have several hundred bushels to dis
poae OF this fall
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1906-08-18

Keep the body healthy at this season
by ueing Prickley Ash Bitters 1t is a
necessary condition to successfully resist
malarial germs. Valley drug store, spec
iaI agents.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1906-08-18

We are sorry to learn that Mrs Cora Cruik
shank well known to number of persons IN
Grant parish, is dangerously III with typhoid
fever at her home on Bayou Rapides. in Rapides
parish. She reported dead on Wednesday
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1906-08-18

points In the town warning persons not to leave
teams or horses nuhitched on the streets under
penalty Of SIS fine. This il a good ordinance
aud the marshal viii see that it Is enforced as it
IN very dangerous to leave teams loose on the
etrpete
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1906-08-18

Look out for malaria. 1t is seasonable
now. A few doses of Prickley Ash Bit
tiers is sure preventative. Crescent
Drug Co. special agents.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1906-08-18

Don't drag along with dull, bilious
heavy feeling. You need pill. Use
DeWitt's Little Early Risers, the famous
little pills. Do not sioken or gripe, but
results are sure. Sold by H. b. Faraldo.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1906-08-18
Democratic Executive Commit
tee to Meet.

CoIfax, La, Aug 49, 1906.
The Democratic Executive Committee Is hereby
called to meet at the court house In Colfax. on
Thursday, August %, 1900. All members are re-
quested to be present as business of Importance
is to be transacted. ]. II. LcNEELY.
Chairman
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1906-08-18

Mr.. Quincy A. Hargis Of Terrell. Texas. ar
rived last Tuesday night. and win remain on a
visit 10 relatives on Cane river. We are glad ia
learn through Mr.. Hargs that his mother. who
was reported dangerously nj several weeks ago
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1906-08-18

Owing to the fact that the Chronicle folks
have lost considerable time in the last two days.
assisting in the preparation for burial OF dead
relative, our readers will please overlook all
SHORTCOMINGS this week.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1906-08-18

Mr.. Jos Atwen of Georgetown. spent Thurs
day In Colfax attending to matters Of record in
the clerks Office. He Rad also fust sold so acres
of land to Mr. d. q. Lincecum and attended to
having his assessment cOrrecte accordingly.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1906-08-18

Prince Keen, Frank Bamin and Allen Devore.
the three white boys who plead guilty at the pril
term OF court to attempting to wreck an Iron
Mountain train. were released from hall last
Thursday, they having completed their I'VE
months iail sentence
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1906-08-18
For Sale.

One Manetha sorrel horse Eight years old.
Good saddle and harness horse. Weighs $40 lbs.
VIII weigh 1000 lbs when fat. WIN take 800 spot
cash. Apply to W. A. JONES,
CoIYax
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1906-08-18

party composed Of Clerk O'Quinn. Or. i. l..
Kelly, J. A. HYDE, C. A. LeSage and A. H. Kelly
spent two or three DAYS on DeLartigo creek last
week end report having had fine time catching
fsh and drinking branch winter.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1906-08-18

Master Tie Dmicau has been quite sick for two
weeks with typhoid fever. but we are glad to
state he is reported improving go to
Dress.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1906-08-18

Mr. Ed Knotzsch has resigned his position as
lineman for the Cumberland Co. at Alexandria
and returned to Colfax Thursday night.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1906-08-18

Mrs. Martin O'Sbee of Alexandria. spent las
saturday in Colfax az the guest of Misses Elois
Compere and Minnie Dei,lanc.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1906-08-18
To Stop chTlIs In one pav.

Take Royaline Chill Cure. Money
back il it fails. Good to take. Great
tonic. 80 cents. For sale by Crescent
Drug CO., and DR.. W. j. Roberts.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1906-08-18

The Grant Parish Democratic Executive Com
mittee is called to meet on Aug. I'D. See notice
In the Chronicle this week
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1906-08-18

Why do you scratch? Rovaline letter
Ointment will stop that itching or your
money back. 50 cents.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1906-08-18

Mr. J. d. Mcknight and wife returned last Mon
day from visit to Ruston. Mrs. Mex. has beeT
away ON q visit Of several weeks.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1906-08-18

Mr. John Zoder, of Opelousas, arrived Wednes
day morning and with Mr. Marx Hrsch will have
charge of the Colfax oil mill this fall.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1906-08-18

Rev. J. A. Parker returned last Saturday froI
Atlanta where he spent week assisting Rev.
J. Elliott In revival meeting.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1906-08-18

Editor GOODWIN and little son returned from
their trip to south Louisiana last Sunday.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1906-08-18

Steam was raised In the Colfax oil mill yester
day. and the machinery tested preparatory to
grinding seed this reason.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1906-08-18

College for Boarders and Day
Scholars, conducted by the Broth
ers of the Sacred Heart. Primary,
Grammar, Commercial and Sclen-
tifc Courses. Location and cll-
mate exceptionally good. Terms
reasonable. For particulars adj
dress the President.
BRO. l.. EMILE,
Prest.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1906-08-18

Mr.. c. r. Fletcher. of Redemption, was here I
few hours yesterday.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1906-08-18

BORN-To Mr. and Mrs. Rufus Ranks. Of Flu
trell, at p. IN. on Friday, August 10. 1906. son
making boy No. in the family.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1906-08-18

Mr. Jos Laserus. OF New Orleans, was visite
to Coliax yesterday.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1906-08-18

Mr.. ]. A. Williams and family returned home
last Friday from n ten days visit to relatives in
Natrhitoches
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1906-08-18
Notice..

am applying for a pardon Of the crime o.
murder of which was convicted at the February
1904, term OF court and sentenced to life impris
onment. SAVILIIA p. ROBERTS.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1906-08-18
LOCAL DOTS:

7sc round trip to Ebenezer camp meeting from
Colfax.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1906-08-18

Mr.. Archie willett. of Fulton. came down
Thursday night for few days visit to Coifax
frieud6
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1906-08-18

Mr.. Harry Zoder. of Lake End, is here this
week on business connected with the oil mill.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1906-08-18

Mr.. Robert Milling. Of Franklin. spent Tuesday
and Wednesday in .Colfax as the guest OF Mr. and
Mrs T. II. McNeely.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1906-08-18

Miss Effe Gray is visiting her aunt. Mrs. NJ
williamson.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1906-08-18

Mrs. Murphy and little daughter. of Lamouri'
are the guests OF the family OF Mr. j. II. McNeel,
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1906-01-31
W heat Bran Scented and Sold =
Very High Prices.

The Raleigh Progressive Farmer
sounds a note Of waning to the far
ners Of the South about what 1t calls
the stock food swindle. 1t says that
one Of the most outrageous frauds
now being perpetrated upon the
Anel lean farmer Is that Of prepared
stock foods-comnon meal, bran etc.,
with 8 llItle cheap sulphur, salt, Ep-
sem salts pepper, saltpeter etc. added
to change the taste and the mixture
(hardly more valuable than ordinary
ship stuff put up In flaming packages
advertised in big illustrated ads in
farn papers, and solo to gullible farm
ers at from $3.50 to $500 ton" The
Progressive Farmer says further that
some tine ago, tie chief Southern
contributor OF one CT the farm papers
nest largely circulated in North Car
olina ard adjoining States wrote an
exposure ct the whole miserable fraud
and sent it 10 his paper. Toe reply
came back: The Blank Stock Food
Company pays us $4,000 a year for
advertising, and We would lcss it II
re we're to print your letter. Please
don't insist" Il IS quite proper that
while the patent medicine nostrums
are getting a drub5lrg, the stock food
nunbugS should be exposed, and this
The Prog-sssive Farmer proposes to
DO. II the frauds are Of the nature
complained OF We hope the exposure
will DO OF nature as to protect the
farmers against them.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1906-01-31
DID NOT WAIT LONG.
Following Suicide Of His Wife D. W
Eiott Married Cashier.

The Augusta Cbro i;le publishes
the following special dispatch II N
Savannah: Raussm ". Riott, the ab
scouding Colu ubns Insurance. man,
and Miss Mary r. Thomas were mar
ried Justice Lane Mozday morning,
ane Immediately after left by boat fer
BluffJcn, S. c., tie former home OF
Hiutt.
It is believed that Hlott AID Mtss
Thomas csme 20 S:vacn-h ttgeths1
from C,iumbas Monoay norniag.
They were accompa:ird By Eiott's
tHo children, sn1 GuriI 6 the c. rmOay
tie groCm had nis iwo year cid child
In his arms.
The couple seemed in hurry to
have the ceremony performed The
couple seemed very well fixed hnan
ancIally. When il came lime to pay
the justice his fee Ms. Hiott, the
Justice hit fee Mrs. Hi1tt, the treas
urer, flashed good SID raa and
stripped of q gfeenbabk.
On January IA Hiott!i 1ife was
found dead in bed at ter residence in
Columbus, by her two children, uer
husband being abse15 In Ne" York,
attending a msetitg OF the superin'
tendants OF the M Metropolitan L'fs In.
surance company.
Whe,. the room In which Mrs. Hiott
was found was searched, an empty
laudanum bottle and another only
half flldd was d:scouered.
From all thai could be learned from
the neighbors OF the Hiott family, IL
was supposed that she committen sui
eide.
H;ott returned to Columbus, and
having d. fl ;ulty in the Office Of the
Metropolitan, disappeared. Mis-;
Thomas, who had been bis cashier
dissa ppeared at the same time.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1906-01-31
G,r erai NeWs.

Noah Bire shot and killed his
brothar-in law sh M,zell at 0 lan1o,
F.a., on Sunday.
Bishop Jno. c. Keener Of the Meth
oiiss church died at bis home In New
O,leans on Saturday, aged 81.
Gen. Like Wright OF Tennessee.
governor general o: tire Philippines,
has been appointed arst minister to
JIoan.
Three men were killed in the wreck
of a S7aboard Air Line freight train
ct Nina, eight miles from Atlanta, on
Friday night.
4 youpg negro msu was lynched at
P,uo!a, Miss On THURSDAY night for
attacking scaoo! girl On her way
he me.
Two negroes were killed In a wIe K
on tee Dariec s. Western road neai
Gleenviile, Ca, on Thursday and four
others were seriously / j lred.
". J. Bryan Is il Manila. He says
his views on the independence of the
island are unchanged and that be viii
handle the situation in his series OF
letters.
Senator Tillman has been invite
to make the principal address beforr
the Democratic cub OF New York
.,+, -, tho 20th {oefant
r D. and q Dsfee were arrest
ed at NJ .disonviLle, Texas, on Sunday
charged With killing Tom Dsfee, sou
and brother OF the accused, with an
axe.
W. B. Brandt OF Ed River, Mimi,
on Thursday night shot snd killed bis
wife and Justin Adams and then coM-
nttted suicide. Jealousy was the
csuse.
L 'ster Donawi'Z, q machinist OF
Philadelphia, shot and killed bis wife
on Thursday because Of Jealousy and
then committed suicide.
VIM. S. lizard, q Texas cattle man,
has filed petition IN bankruptcy IL
the federal court al T rt Worth, fix
ing his lab lities at s745 600 and his
assets at nothing.
A steel splinter three inches long
was cut from the brain Of John Ma
OF Winston, N. c., at Jefferson hos.
pisal, Philadelphia, on Saturday. The
ooaration was successful and the pa
sient, it is thou ht, will get well.
E. L. Humphrey, cashier Of the
Bank Of Wadley, at Wadley, Gi.,
committed suicide with a pistol on
Monday. he leaves q wife and four
children. The cause Is unknown. His
accounts and money were straight.
W. T.. Wicker. prominent livery.
man OF Montezuma, Ca, committed
suicide on Saturday By shooting him
/ self with a pistol. He leaves wife
and two daughters. It is thought that
bad health was the cause.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1906-01-31
a CGNVIC7'S B2IDB.
Did Not Know l., But Stands by
Husband.


Husband.
Hes always been kind to me and
we've oaly been married ten months.
II he goes to prison I'll have no means
of support. I'm not very strong,
Your Honor, so please be mercitul."
The girl wife Of Frank '. Wilson,
who was up for sentence before Judge
Holmes, IN the superior criminal
court. at Boston, Mass, for snatching
a handbag from Anna Goldman on
December 1lth, broke down while
pleading in her young hu: bAnd's. be
half,
The case had a sad domestic phrase.
The young couple we're married II the
provinces, where Wiser vas employ
ed as a mail clerk at ST JJhn. a few
months ago they came to Boston again
to live. Wilson tried to find work bu':
failed. Then be was Indicted for rob
bing Anna Goldman, and also for as
saulting Policeman Daniel T. MAYO
with a pistol when the latter p'2e I'd
him under arrest.
His wife then learned the dark hair
ed young fellow she had married had
an alias and a criminal record. But
she stuck by him Loyalty in spite of
the disgrace, made regular visits to
his cell and got a lawyer, who acted
through charity more than anything
else.
Mayo reheaIsed tbs street theft and
told of a former conviction for bur
glary for which Wilson served two
years at Thomaston Me-, and how be
had bsen known as James Mcdonald.
The witness said he had always
tried to do right. On the day In
question be was with a companion,
who snatched the woman's bag. He
denied that be Gid it. but the crowo
blamed him and he ran for protection.
Fearing bodily harm, he drew the re.
volver.
He admitted that he had served two
years at Thomaston for breaking and
entering, but that was six years ago,
and he had reformed since then.
Judge Holmes thought the case al
together too serious, so Wilson was
sent to the state prison for from
three to five years, with one day In
solitary. The count charging assault
on the ficer with q loaded pistol
was placsd on file.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1906-01-31
Wreck Near Bowman.

One afternoon last week a wreck
occurred on the Bowman and Branch
vile Railroad. Mrs. Mary Berry was
severely injured, but We are glad to
learn that she is getting on all right.
Some other passengers were slightly
bruised. MIR. W. G. Wise, manager
OF tie road, says that there is no
doubt about q spike being placed in
the joints OF the rail that CAUSED the
wreck OF the train. He states that
ne has direct proof to convict the
m1scfeant, who Is state1 to be strip
Ling OF 3 boy about Is years Of age.
This Is not the first time that SINH
Lar attempt has been made to wreck
the train without suct e3s. Tue DAM
age to the engine is remarkably light
considering the appearance OF the
wreck just after it, occurred. Olly
one Of the fat cars was damaged to
any extent. Fs..;,ss:.y- ~: