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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-06-19
A FAMOUS SONG WRITER

Foster Was Called the Edgar ALA.
Poe Of Music.
Stephen Collins Foster, the most pop
ular of American song writers and
composers. has been called the Edgar
All n Poe Of music. Like Poe, he was
genius. He came Of Virginia parent
age, received Il good education and died
in New York Jan. Is. 1854, In the
height of his fame, pcnniless wander.
er. He was born In Pittsburg July 4,
1926.
lie learned easily, and after recciv.
ing private lessons In music and draw
ing taught himself to play on the
hageolet, guitar and banjo. He also de-
voted several years to the voice and
piano. Then he turned his attention to
composing songs and dialect ballads
and dialect songs. At the age Of seven
teen, while employed in Louisville, KY,
he published the serenade open Thy
Lattice, Love-" which was instantly
successful. Then followed Uncle Ned, "
20 Susannah," which were sung by a
minstrel troupe. aud Stephen Foster be-
came famous far and wide"
Marrying. in 1874, Jennie Mcdowell.
he came to New York, where In rapid
succession he supplied his publishers
with songs which became famous
"Old Kentucky Home" ''Alassa's In De
Cold. Cold Ground" "Old Dog Tray"
willie, We Have Missed You" and
Sweet Ellen Bayne." But the song
that Is best known In many lands IL
1.-The Suwanee River" for which Chris
ties MINISTRIES gave him ut the begin
ming $50. In addition he received roy
alties ON it's sale Of over half million
copies and the honor Of knowing that
eminent singers like Jenny Lind sang
1t to applauding thousands.
His last song. negro melody, 'Old
Black joe" is still favOrite. A fourth
of his $50 songs were In negro dialect.
among which were "Nellie Bly," Nell
Was a Lady" and Nancy Tile"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-06-19
Farm for Sale.

Rare Chance for . Great Bargain.
The subscriber offers for sale his
farm situated in South Hartford,
containing 80 acres, well divided in
to tillage and pasture. wood enough
for the use of the farm, good house
and out buildings, one barn 4ox6o
feet, one stable a4xzS feet. Said
farm cuts from 20 to IS tons OF good
hay, a good orchard, more than Ioo
apple trees set out 4 years ago.
There is running water in the house
and stable, also never failing water
in the pasture. Terms made easy
For further particulars inquire Of
William Cushman, Buckfield, or A.
D. Park, South Paris, Maine.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-06-19

There is no need worrying along il
discomfort because of disordered di
gestion. Get q bottle of Kodol fol-
Dyspepsia, and see what it will do fol
you. Kodol not only digests what yor
eat and gives that tired stomach need
ed rest, but Is q corrective Of the great
est efficiency. Kodol relieves indiges
ton, dyspepsia, palpitation of the heart
flatulence, and sour stomach. Kodo
will make your stomach young ant
healthy again. You will worry just II
the proportion that your stomach wor
ries you. Worry means the loss o.
ability to do your best. Worry is to b.
avoided at all times. Kodol will take
the worry out of your stomach. Sold b!
F. A. Shurtleff & Co.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-06-19
ORDER OF NOTICE THEREON
NOTICE.

In the District Court of the United States for the
District of Maine. In Bankruptcy.
In the matter of
FRED THERIAULT. In Bankruptcy.
of Rumfoid Falls, Bankrupt.
To the creditors Of Fred Therisult. In the
County of Oxford and district aforesaid:
Notice Is hereby given that on the End day Of
June. A. ID. 1906. the said Fred Theriault was
duly adjudicated bankrupt, and that the first
meeting Of his creditors will be held at the ONCE
of the Referee, No. s Market Square, South Paris,
on the goth day Of June. A. ID. 1906, at 10 O'Clock
In the forenoon. at which time the said creditors
may attend. prove their claims. appoint .
trustee. examine the bankrupt. and transact
such other business as may properly come be-
fore said meeting.
South Paris. June 4. 1906.
WALTER L. GRAY,
Referee In Bankruptcy.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-06-19

Thousands annually bear witness to
the efficiency of Early Risers. These
pleasant, reliable little pills have long
borne reputation second to none as
laxative and cathartic. They are as
staple as bread in millions Of homes.
Pleasant but effective. Will promptly
relieve constipation without gripping.
Sold by r. A, Shurtleff & Co.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-06-19

You cannot induce lower animal tt
eat heartily when not feeling we'll. A
sick dog starves himself, and gets we'll.
The stomach once Overworked must
have rest the same as your feet or eyes
You don't have to starve to rest your
stomach. Kodol for Dyspepsia takes up
the work for your stomach, digests what
you eat and gives it rest. Puts 1t bach
in condition again. You can't feel gooo
with disordered stomach. Try Kodol
Sold by r. A. Shurtleff d Co.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-06-19

Sand now," says the president of the
woman's college, I'VE must set the date
for the spring vacation. When will be
the best for thatn'
GLOW like man" exclaims the lady
who teaches French. "As il the vaca-
ton could be at any other time than the
week of the spring openings!"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-06-19

She suffers mysterious pain and the
doctors are going to operate" "Whst
do they suspect" "Why, the symptoms
seem to indicate that the coats OF her
stomach are out of style. Of course
they intimate nothing of this to her, for
fear of the shock 1t might give her."
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-06-19

What is q cold In the head? Nothing
to worry about If you treat it with Ely's
Cream Balm as soon as you begin to
sneeze and shuttle. Neglected the cold
may grow into catarrh, and the air-pass-
ages be so inflamed that you have to
fight for every breath. 1t is true that
EIy's Cream Balm cures catarrh, prompt
ly and certainly. But you know the old
saw about the ounce of prevention.
Therefore use Cream Balm when the
cold in the head shows itself. All drug
gists, &C.,, or mailed by Ely Bros, SO
Warren Street, New York.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-06-19
lm,srtaut o Msths.s.

Miss Herdso-Mrs. Galley has been
acting very disgracefully for q married
woman lately, and they say
Miss Goodley-Oh! you should shut
your eyes to these things.
Miss Herdso-Oh! of course, but l
hate to shut nv ears to them.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-06-19

A negro went into Brooklyn drug
store the other day to get glass of Ice
cream soda. The proprietor did not
want to build up his negro patronage, SO
said that he would ask 81 for the soda.
The negro said that was all right If the
druggist would give him receipt. Then
the druggist saw his danger and came
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-06-19

"John," said the distinguished law
yer, severely. shave you been In swim
ming 20 early In the season, In spite Of
my express prohibitions'
"Father," said John, earnestly, ''lsn't
It one Of the first principles Of law that
sAlf9n
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-06-19

When the baby talks, It is time to give
HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain Tea. It's
the greatest baby medicine known to
loving mothers. It makes them eat,
sleep and grow. IS cents, Tea or Tab
let's. F. A. Shurtleff & Co.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-06-19
Polite ReproOfs.

Jamie had come to school with dirty
hands. His teacher was shocked.
jamie" she said reprovingly, your
hands are very dirty. What would you
say II l came to school that wayT
II wouldn't speak about 1t" said
Jimmy. I'D be too polite. York
World.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-06-19
No. 156.-Syncopation

Ny name. as you will plainly see,
Denotes flower. but not a tree:
Syncopate. then give me hay,
And you can ride me far away.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-06-19

"The old-fashioned idea of serenading
has gone completely out Of date" said
the romantic youth.
eyes," answered Miss Cayenne, "a
girl doesn't care to hear q guitar now.
But an automobile horn will cause her
to take notice."
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-06-19
Kew Ia the puxzler,

ncS " tAe EuA.eF'
No. 141.-Charade: King, fisher-klny-
fisher.
No. 142.-Numeral Exercises: l. 3, 4,
), 2.
No. 143-Changed Prefixes: l. Port.
export. import. support. report. 2. Ply,
reply. supply. comply. imply. 3. Tend.
intend. extend. attend. pretend. 4.
Pose, propose. suppose. repOse. impose.
oppose. expose.
No. 4.-Riddlemeree: Rose.
No. ia Ladder:
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-06-19
Hints.

To prevent new clothespins from split
ting, let them stand In cold water few
hours before using.
A little crushed borax, II sprinkled
thickly on . flannel cloth that ID vet In
hot water and we'll soaped, will brighten
copper like magic.
It IL not generally known that eggs
covered with boiling water and allowed
to stand for Eve minutes are more
nourishing and easier digestsd than eggs
placed In boiling water and allowed 70
boil furioualy Tor three and . half
minutes,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-06-19

No photographed Puzzle: New
Castle.
No. 147.-Concealed Word Square: l.
Heart. 2. Eerie. 8. Arson. 4. Riots.
5. Tense.
No. 14S.-WOrd Puzzles: l. TransOm,
trepan. .. Aerial. nacre. 8. Landau,
talon. 4. Tricot. right. 5. OdeOn. node.
No. 49, A ''1'' Test: l. Timidity.
. Tedious 8. Liberty. 4. Honesty. 8.
Necessity. 6. Eternity. I. University.
8. Civility. 8. Adversely. 10. Oddly.
II. Dimity. Il. Hasty. IL. Teetotaler.
IA. Quality. 10. Nobility. 16. Teeter.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-06-19

"Tbere's such = lot of gossip about
the navy"
"No wonder. when they have to carry
parrot guns and repeating rifles"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-06-19
No. lS1.-EniRmn.

am seen in all parts Of the civilized
world. and move from place to place
When am followed by proposition,
l am Il weight; by slender string,
am u silver coin; by u fastening. l am
isinglass; by an adverb Of place, l am
Il plant; by verb. become what
carry; by a body of people. l am a
flower; by decay. become a vegeta'
bile; by fretful discomfort. am n Gov,
erlng; by source Of wealth, l am
color.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-06-19

A GUARANTEED CURE FOR PILES.
Itching, Blind. Bleeding, Protruding
Piles. Druggists are authorized to 10
fund money II Paxo Ointment fails to
cure In 9 to IA days. 80 cents.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-06-19

Meekly-Yes, we're going to move to
Swamphurst.
Dootor-But the climate there may
disagree with Your wife.
Meekly-It wouldn't darel
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-06-19

The sworn statement of tho manu-
facturers protects you from opiates In
Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar-the
cough syrup that drives the cold out Of
your system. Sold BY F. A. Shurtleff &
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-06-19

Don't bs fooled and made to believe
that rheumatism can be cured with local
appliances. Hollister's Rocky Mountain
Tea 10 the only positive cure for rheuma-
tism. IS cents, Tea or Tablets. ia.
Shustle& 3 Go.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-06-19
No. 152.-HOuFGlass.

No. 152.-HOufGlass.
Centrals read downward spell the
name of partly civilized people.
/. A dictionary.
2. Part Of dollar.
3. A girls name.
1. A letter.
3. A well known animal.
q. An ultimate atom.
Z. Transit or motion from one place
to another.
No. 153.-Omitted vowels.
tch - kiss, tn chrm VS. snpt.
Thr rs rs striking clicks
nd # tht I'm nd drs tht clpt
nd brkng Digs nd crwng cks.
-Tnnysn.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-06-19
NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice that he
has been duly appointed administrator of the
estate Of
BETSEY P. MONK. late of Buckheld.
In the County Of Oxford, deceased, and
given bonds "a the Law directs. All persons
having demands against the estate Of said de-
ceased are desired TO present the same for set.
element. and all indebted thereto are requested
TO make payment Immediately.
May 18th, 1876. WINSLOW 8. MONK.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-06-19
No. l5S.-Charade.

My FIRST Is made Of corn that's ground;
My SECOND In every house Ia found:
My WHOLE just keeps above the ground
And wears a little cap that's round.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-06-19

What's the good Of keeping from him
Any good things you may see,
That will lift bis load Of labor
Like Rocky Mountain Tea.
r. A. Shurtleff d Co.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-06-19
Warning.

AS rock blasting is a daily occur
renee on Croker Hill, the owner Of
the property hereby gives notice to
this effect: All persons entering the
property do SO at their own risk.
Paris, Maine, May 10, 1906.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-06-19

"Why do you vel! alta base ball gawe?''
Because" answered the man who ID
evidently digni6ed, ~ dislike to hear
the yelling Of other people. sacrifice
my throat to save my ears"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-06-19

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
Druggists refund money II 1t fails to
cure. e. W. GRovE's signature il on
each box. 26c.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-06-19

A hacking cough 10 most annoying.
One Minute Cough Cure draws the In
dammatioa ont Of the throat chest and
lungs. Sold b. =. 4. eAurtlsz = %.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-06-19

The sincerest tribute that can be paid
to superiority is imitation. The many
limitations of DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve
that are now before the public prove II
the best. Ask for DeWitt's. Good for
burns, scalds, chafed skin, eczema, tet-
ter, cuts, bruises, boils and piles. High
ly recommended and reliable. Sold by
r. A. Shurtleff & Co.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-06-19
NOTICE.

NOTICE.
In the District Court Of the United States for the
District of Maine. In Bankruptcy.
In the matter of
FRANK SAwICkIS, other
wise called Frank Saul Tn p.nkr,,,.v
cikis. Frank Sovicikis. and ="
Frank Savicikis.
OF Rumford Falls, Bankrupt.
To the creditors Of said Frank Sawickls, In the
County OF oxford and district aforesaid:
Notice Is hereby given that on the nth day of
May. A. ID. 1906, the said Frank Sawickis
was duly adjudicated bankrupt. and that the
first meeting OF his creditors win be held at the
Office OF the Referee, No. Market Square, South
Paris, on the s0th day OF June. A. ID. 1906. at
10 O'Clock In the forenoon. nc which time the
said creditors may attend, prove their claims,
appoint trustee, examine the bankrupt, and
transact such other business ~ may properly
come before said meeting.
South Paris. June 8. 1906.
WALTER L. GRAY,
Referee IN bankruptcy.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-06-19

"Love," said the sentimental girl, sis
the poets greatest theme"
Eyes," answered Miss Cayenne.
"Poets have had q great deal to say
about love, but the subject does not ap-
pear to yield them the substantial re-
wards that 1t has for florists, CONNECTION
ers and jewellers.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-06-19
FOR SALE.

900 farms and all kinds Of Real
Estate. Inquire of Hazen's Farm
and Real Estate Agency, Oxford,
Maine.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-06-19
No INSTRUMENTATION,

Fill blanks with the same word used
in another sense.
/. \ - came down the chimney
and took u - from my pitcher.
2. heard them discussing - ut the
counter, that betrayed anger.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-06-19

In this numerical enigma. adapted
from st. Nicholas, the words are pic
tured instead of described. When the
eleven objects have been rightly guess
ed and the letters set down In proper
order they will spell quotation from
Twelfth Night"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-06-19
Bankrupt's Petition for Discharge.

oanMuptS rett'on TOT uisChdfge'
In HENRY IN Tsi'e I. Il RUSSELL. In Bankruptcy.
Bankrupt
To the Hon. CLARENCE HALE, Judge OF the
District Court of the United States for the
HENRY L. RUSSELL. Of Norway. In the
I'LL County OF oxford. and State Of Maine, IN
said District, RESPECTFULLY represents, that on
the 10th day OF March. last past. he was duly
relating 10 bankruptcy; that he has duly sur
rendered all his property and rights of property
and has fully complied with all the requirements
Of said Acts and OF the orders Of Court touching
his bankruptcy.
Wherefore he prays, that he may be decreed
by the Court to have full discharge from al
debts provable against his estate under said
bankruptcy Acts, except such debts as are ex.
cepted by law from such discharge.
Dated this lat day of June. A. ID. 1906.
HENRY L. RUSSELL, Bankrupt.
ORDER OF NOTICE THEREON.
DISTRICT OF MAINE. SO.
ON this 9th day Of June, A. ID. 1906, on read
ing the foregoing petition, It Is
Ordered by the Court. that hearing be had
upon the same on the 29th day Of June, A. d
1905, before said Court at Portland. In said Dis
trict ut 10 O'Clock In the forenoon; and thai
notice thereof be published In The Oxford Dem.
ocrat, newspaper printed In said District, and
interest, may appear at the said time and place
and show cause, IL any they have. why the
prayer of said petitioner should not be granted
And it Is further Ordered by the Court. that the
Clerk shall send by mail to all known creditors
copies of said petition and this order. addressed
to them at their places of residence as stated.
Witness the Hon. CLARENCE HALE. Judge
of the said Court, and the zeal thereof. at Port
land, In said District, on the 9Th day Of June,
A. ID. 1906.
Lit JAMES &. HEWEY. Clerk.
A true copy OF petition and order thereon.
Attest JAMES Il. HEWEY Clerk.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-06-19
HOMEMAKERS' COLUMN,

Correspondence on topics Of interest 70 the lsh
u solicited. Address: Editor HOAEHAKrHe
CoLU10, Oxford Democrat, Paris. Mains.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-06-19

as wilkins as good as his wordP''
every Bit But l have never hea I'd
of bis word being good for anything"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-06-19
THAYER'S
Meat Market.

Fresh meats of all kinds constantly on
hand.
Corned beef and salt pork a speciality.
Fresh fish arrives every Monday after
noon and Thursday morning.
Am shipping live stock every week,
and paying full market price.
II. Thayer,
MARKET SQUARE, SOUTH PARIS.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-03-23
CHECK FOR $500, o83 IN SNOW.

New York. March IA certified
check for $780,, 039. IS, was found this AZ
ternoon lying in the snow At Nassa u
and Pine streets. The check was folded
several times and had been kicked by
several passsrs-by before it was picket
up.
Gearys Ciiio n,sioHs, Dry Of tn,
r riita DE Lafs, found thsct.sS upon
el,.rging from the oifi,e Of the Il iult-
able Trust Company The check was
drawn In favor Of the New York Trust
Company, by Wolf Brothers Com
epany. The loss had not been discov
tired, when the latter was advised
HIT the check had b sen found.
A reward was paid to young Cullom
for his prompt action In returning the
shebs.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-03-23

Boston, March 15.-Thomas w Law
son today forwarded a telegrrm to
chairman Armstrong, Of the insur.
anse investigating committee Of the
New YORK Legislature. In it allega.
tons are made to the effect that inter.
estcd parties have received assurances
that the proposed insurance Legislation
can be killed. The telegram concludes
2" assure yoar 60 nmittee its work
was never IA greater danger than al
present. | hayein my custody insur-
alce policies ISSUED within few days
signed by new reform officers, and afii-
davits from the insured that they re-
csived them FOR nothing but proxies
and In some cases with large rebates.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-03-23
Also at
NOTICE no LAY rAvEMENrs.

NOTICE TO LAY PAvEMENTs.
To James F. Thor- pson and Susan
e. Cunningham:
You and each of you sre hereby no.
titled to lay or cause to be laid con-
crete sidewalk or pavement and gut
ter, on South Queen and West John
streets, next adjacent TO and AUDITING
your properties on said streets, within
thirty days from the first publication
of this notice, pursuant to and in ac-
cordance with the laws and ordinances
of the Corporation Of Aa,tinsburg, in
such cases made and provided.
BY order Of the Council of the Cor
porstion Of Martinsburg.
p. w. Letter,
3l64t Clerk.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-03-23
a New Order 81 Things
Ely Bros,
~ Warren Street
N. r.

II ID refreshing to see how the rail-
roads are flying to cover, to escape ths
Investigations chat are threatened, BY
the Interstate Comm-rce commis-
sion. by an order recently issuet By
the Baltimore and Ohio, cars are to b
distributed to all mines alike In
stead ~ heretofore, Of discriminating
In favor Of those mines in which tat
company il interested, or hiss dealings.
The Pennsylvania passed similar
order about two months ago. The opera
tors in the Fairrnont coal region, who
nave been suffering from tho former
police Of determination, ara rejoicing
greatly over tn. new order.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-03-23
Mr.. TiIIman Reports

Washington, March Ex-senator
Tillmsn today presented 10 the Senate
his report from the Committee on Im-
terstate Commerce on the House Rail-
road Rate bill, which expressed his
views, but did not pretend to speak for
any other member of the committee.
II embodied the first clear aud con-
else statement, OF the differences tcon-
cerning court review features and other
proposed amendments, that had made
unanimous report from the commit
tee impossible.
Without hesitancy the Senator de-
clared II to be his belief that the bill
should be amended, but that amend.
ments should not he ola character to
impair or prevent the accom- plishmcni
of the objects Of the legislation, which
are set forth best, he says, In the presi.
dents message to Congress. He EN-.
phasized the need or regarding tn,
measure as non-l artisan, but predicted
that the issue created will be para
m oaat in the next Presidential cleo
ton.
As to the effect, he said
"rhose who are responsible for de-
lay or inadequate legislation will fine
that when at last the iiood-gates o
popular wrath and indignation mr.,
bniafa1 fhcra will no anx,,a Gna .vri, a
Ing done.n
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-03-23

EIGHT WAS A DISAPPOINTMENT @
Before an immense crowd at the Ma
tional Athletic Clubs resort in Phil
adelphia Wednesday night, Terry Nc
Govern, once the fastest fighter in the
lightweight class and one of the gani-
est little fellows who ever wore the
gloves, met his Waterloo at the hands
Of Battling Nelson the intrepid Swed-
ish lad The fight was Nelson's from
the start and the crowd was disgusted
1t was proved that McGovern Is back
number and Is not In the same class
W it'll Nelson.
During the first two rounds McGov-
ern persisted in clinging close to his
opponent and was Missed by the crowd
He took brace in the third and went
through the six rounds ganely al
though receiving continuous rain Of
thuds from the Sweds. NcGovsrn was
as limp As a rag when the fight was
| over and hal to be carried to his cor
ner.
The fight was one Of the bigges,
money makers in years and Thousands
Of dollars in bets changed hands. Me-
Governs manager announced that hii
man was through fighting. Nelson will
likely be matched to fight Kid Smith,
the English champion.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-03-23
70 BE MARRIED

The announcement has been made
Of the approaching marriage Of Mr.W.
w. Hill, son Of Mr.. and Mrs. G. 8.
Hill Of this city, WHO'S connected with
the American National bank, Of Pitts
burg, to Miss Menneil Mcconnell OF
that city, on Saturday March 24th. No
invitstions have been issued and the
wedding will be quiet oue.Announee-
msnt cards will follow.