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The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1906-03-02
DOTS FROM BROWNSVILLE
happonings Among tho People In Thif
Prosperous Township.
A PROGRESSIVE FARMER.

NJ. Editor:-I want 10 give YOU a
few dots in reference to one Of our
most enterprising planters and mer
chant MIR. Chas p. Hodges The wri-
ter had the pleasure Of looking owe,
o,e of his magnificent plantations,
Olgyle, in the upper part of Marion
GO. This place is managed by Mr.. ].
M. Wilmington. Mr.. Whiltiogton il
one of our best farmers and knows
how to manage labor. Mr.. Hodges
has a good section of his farm cut up
into 10 and 20 and 80 acre fields en-
closed by a wire fence, in which he
raises a lot Of stock for his farm and
the market.
Mr.. Hodges raises most everything
on his farm. After furnishing all his
ia ms this year he will have over
1000 bushels of corr for sale. MIR
Hodges owns in Marion aud Marlboro
county about 5000 acres IF land and
cultiyates about rs horse farm. Fees
between 4 and 500 men women and
children on his place. Mr.. Hodges
gives to the church, schools and other
causes hundreds of dollars annually.
Everything Mr.. Hodges turns his
hands to turns him in money. He
prospers III everything he goes at.
His business seems TO be a little god
and silver mine. He operates Two big
ginneries, two grist mills and a lumber
plant.
MIR. Hodges is improving his farms
repairing and building good houses
for his people. The writer can recol-
lect when Mr. Hodges started in bust,
ness for himself ouly a few years ago
on a very small scale. He had a little
land but it was all in the woods right
where his big store now stands. He
started his first merchandising on a
very small scale and attended to every
thing himself lie has since taken sew
eral young men in his store and
trained and made smart men out OF
them. Why Mr.. Hodges prospers so
| do not know but can lay he will
not stonp to the least dishonest deal
aud will speak the truth in every les
pecl Mr. lt0.IgeS rlu. BIZ mu,G0u
/ Ole etta6li u.Hen.I. l}lc al Browns
Yii,c, one ST. Bingham ana aue al
/ Ols5lc lie ige3 ler& credit business
also.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1906-03-02
Attention Alliancemen.

In another column Mr.. Chas
Grassland, che County Trustee,
asks that the Snb-Trustce Stock
holders, or other persons holding
certificates of stock issued to the
several Sub alliances of this coun.
ty to 9 him at once in order
that he may get these certificates
and arrange to get u return OF
the money so subscribed. Read
his notice and act at once.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1906-03-02
DANGERS IN PNHUMoNIA

A cold at this time if neglected is lia>
bic TO cause pneumonia which is so OF.
ten fatal. and even when the ptient has
recovered the lnngs are weakened, mak>
ing them peculiarly susceptible to the
development OF consumption. Foley's
Honey and Tar will stop the cough,
heal and strengthen the lungs and pre-
vent pneumonia. La Grippe coughs
yield quickly to The wonderfully curative
qualities OF Foley's Honey and Tar.
There is nothing else just AS good"
Bennettsville Pharmacy,
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1906-03-02

Florence, and on the south cor
ner of the lot will be erected n
handsome Manse for the pastor.
The present church building
has been sold to Mr.. Thos j. Bree-
den, and he has put Tom David
to work to move it back to the
old parsonage lot opposite the
Marlboro Hotel. Services will
still be held in the building tor
some time.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1906-03-02
BennettsviWe Church Director q


METHoD1sr-T. e. Nouns. p. G.
Sunday school $50 p. m. Preaching at
100 a.. IN. and 1870 pm. Prayer meet
ing Wednesday evening OF 500 O'Clock.
Superintendent Sunday school, Phil. A.
Hodges.
BApTIsr--Rev. Chas A. Jones. Pastor
Sunday school at 1000. Preaching Sum
day at 100 o. M, and 7.30 m. Prayer
meeting Thursday evening at 8 O'Clock.
Superintendent Of Sunday school, IL. w.
Carroll.
Recommendations Mcleod Phi
d., Pastor. Services every Sabbath
(summer) IL a. m. and 8 p. M: (winter)
IL q. IN and 7.3O p. m. Prayer meeting
Thursday S p. M. Seats free. Strangers
cordially invited. Sunday school every
Sunday 10 O. IN. Superintendent, j. T.
Dudley. All parents and children made
welcome at the school.
EpIsCoPAL-Rev. @. w. Boyd, Rector,
Preaching every second and fourth sundey
OF II q. M, and 7.3o p. m. Sunday
SCHOOL at 9.3o a. m. DR.. J. A. Faison,
superintendent.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1906-03-02
New Presbyterian Church.

We learn with pleasure that
the Congregation Of the Benefits
vile Presbyterian church have
decided to build q new church,
Their faithful pastor DR.. Mcleod
took hold of the proposition and
in seven days raised subscriptions
of $4,000, to which will be added
hnndrada-o Of private onhscr;rt;onr
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1906-03-02
DO NOT BE IMPOSED UPON,

Foley & Co.. Chicago. originated
Honey and Tar as a throat and lung
remedy. and on account of the great
merit and popularity OF Foley's Honey
and Tar many limitations are offercI Tor
the genuine. These worthless imita4
tons have similar sounding names. BE.
ware of them. Tine genuine Foley's
Honey and Tar is in a yellow package.
Ask Tor it and refuse any substitute. 1t
is the best remedy Tor coughs and colds.
Bennettsville Pharmacy.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1906-03-02
An Unusual Treat.

Our people have tho promise Of an un
usual treat on the evening of March 10.
A part Of the Music Faculty OF Colum.
bia College, and the teacher Of e'o.ution
have oonsenttd to visit our esthe,ic little
city, and play and sing and read for GU,
entertainment. If it were not slang we
would say, WEE. are getting there.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1906-03-02
CLEARS THE COMPLICATION

Ofino Laxative Fruit Syrup stimulates
the liver and thoroughly ~cleanses the
system and clears the complexion oil
pimples and blotches. 1t is the best lax.
alive tor women and children as lit is
mild and pleasant, and does not grippe
or sicken. Orino is much superior to
pills, aperient waters and all ordinary
cathartics as it does not ~irritate the
stomach and bowels. Benne:ssviIle
Pharmacy.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1906-03-02

1t is a sin TO suffer with backache
and pains over the Kidneys. when a sin
gle dose OF P%ineules will give relief in
one night, Suffering womtn should
h ed these warnings ere it is too late
Female trouble may result. Pneules
will strengthen the Kidneys and blad-
der, cleans the blood and relieve the
aches and pains OF Neuralgia and Rheu
matism. Sold by Marlboro Drug Go.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1906-03-02
cUPxD's WORK.

Married in Hartsville, on Sun
day afternoon, February 18Th,
1906, by Rev. w. s. Dorsett, OF
the Baptist church Mr.. Luther
Benson and Miss Annie Ingram,
formerly of our town and a neice
of MI. j. j. Ingram
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1906-03-02
TowN AND COUNTY NEWS.

40 WA AM COUNTY, NE VIZ
March came in calmly.
Farm work is progressing
lively.
Mr.. Hearsey has sold all of
his seed oats.
Next Monday is salesday
end g good crowd expected.
- Remember the meeting of
the Gotten Growers next Mon
day.
- Parties in want of Lumber
can get it by writing or phoning
Napier and Napier at Blenheim.
- Thunder, lightning. hail,
rain and sunshine Tuesday, and
q freeze at night.
Ray For Skate wheels, Cones Gu, 8
and IAxies 60 to Cleveland Hubbard's
Bicylce Shop. Ilo repairs them good as
new,
- Mr.. Addison Hayes Of Red
Hill has leased the Witherspoon
and Forlorn Hope lands and pos.
ted the same against hunters and
fishermen.
Pinesalve is the best Salve Tor sores.
burns. boils. tettes, eczema. skin dis
eases and piles. Sold by Marlboro Drug
Co.
D@S" The Feed Store handles
"Feeds" of ell kinds for Animals
and Poultry.
The season OF indigestion Is now at
ind, Rings Dyspepsia Tablets relieve
indigestion, and correct all stomach dis~
ORDERS. Marlboro Drug Co,
- Mrs j. S. Lilies can supply
you with choice cabbage plants.
Get your gardens ready.
The reason DR.. Dade's Little Liver
Pills give perfect satisfaction is due to
their tonic effect on the liver, They
never grippe. Marlboro Drug Co.
- Seed Irish Potatoes
at w. M. Rowe's.
Blind. bleeding, itching and protrud
ing piles are instantly relieved by Man,
Ian. This remedy is put up in collapsa~
BILE tubes with nozzle attachment, so
that the medicine may be applied inside
directly where the trouble originates
Man Fan relieves instantly. Sold by
Marlboro Drug Co.
Full line cakes and choice
crackers at w. M. Rowe's
Best Flour in Town
w. M. Rowe's
The children's jubilee OF good health
follows the use OF Bees Laxative Honey
and Tar, the cough syrup that expeIs all
cold from the system by acting as a
cathartic on the bowels A certain rem.
edy for Group, Whooping Cough and
all lung and bronchial affections. Sold
by Marlboro Drug Co.
= Georgia Cane Syrup
at w. M. Rowe's.
- Call at S. j. Pearson's and
find out what is the matter with
your eyes.
Any n suffering from kidney pains,
~backachc, bladder trouble or rheuma-
tism who will take a dose Of Pine ules
upon retiring at night shall be relieved
before morning, Sold by Marlboro Drug
Go.
- Wiley's Candies always
fresh at Bennettsville Pharma-
lcv DARLINGTON et"no+
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1906-03-02

w Fine Insurance In beet Companies
our specially, Life Insurance perfected.
lta to your interest to 500 what wo offer.
Grassland d Tyson,
fhono 2lZ "The Insurance Men,
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1906-03-02

Two fires in West Bcnnottsville last week
when and where they were loast expected.
Who next Are you insured ? Phone 2Ia
CROSLAND IL TYSON
1.-THE Insurance Men"
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1906-03-02
FOH9 Tg H. MI.

A FOUR HORSE FARM or Good Land.
n Good Dwelling House, Barn aud Out
buildinga. Apply at once to John Livingt-
ton, II. F. d No. 3, Red Springs, N. O.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1906-03-02

Commander Johnson, the
young nan who shot and killed
Rev. Harmon Granger in Hor-
ny county last June, was resen,
fenced last week by Judge Gage
to be hung on Friday the Both
inst.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1906-03-02
Watch For The Sight.

Tonight about 1885 tho moon will swal.
low as it were q star. Tho scene will oc.
cur in the southwestern sky, high up and
near tho V shaped group OF little stars.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1906-03-02
Fire in Red Bluff,

The gin house on Senator McLaurin's
larm near Clio was struck by lightning
Tuesday afternoon and burned. Mr.. b.
ay and u lot of farm implements.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1906-03-02

......, -"p... al, LOiu nom "a. syS,.in ny
acting as a pleasant laxative. Best for
coughs, COLDS, Group, %whooping cough,
etc. Sold by Marlboro Drug Co.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1906-03-02
For Sale.

aaa44=sA A splendid Cow with young
calf. She will easily give two and a
half gallons per day, and with good,
rich food, more. Call at this Office
and get particulars.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1906-03-02
Group is quickly relieved and Whom

Group is quickly relieved, and Whoop
ing Cough will not run its course" il
you use the original Bees Laxative
Honey and Tar. This Cough Syrup is
different from all others because it acts
on the bowls. You can not cure Croup
and Whooping Cough until you rid the
system OF all congestion, by working
oil the cold through a coplous action of
the bowels Bees Laxative Honey and
Tar does this, and cures all Coughs.
Group. Whoop!ng Cough, etc. No
apiatss. Sold by Marlboro Drug Co.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1906-03-02
Clio Circuit Appointments.

REV. f. II. sHULER, P. G.
Clio-Preaching every Sunday morning
at IL o'clock. Epworth League Sun.
day night ct 8 o'clock. Sunday school,
at 10 a. m. w. A. Hinshaw, Supt
Prayer meeting Monday night at 8.
Beulah Preaching evory Sunday aft q,
4 O'Clock. Sunday school at 3. X,
NJ. jackson, Supt,
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1906-03-02

HlOn $3.50 p. III.
Third Sunday, Hebron ii o. m.
Ebenezer $50 p. m.
Fourth Sunday Parnassus IL q. m.
Zion $3.50 p. m.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1906-03-02
CLIO NOVELTY
manufacturing Works

SXSHE Business recently known as the
+ CLIO NOVELTY MANUFCTU-
ling 20, will hereafter be known as
THE CLIO NOVELTY MANUFAC-
TURING WORKS, with Il. Fl. IVEY
solo owner and director,
The latest improved wood working
machines arc being placed for doing all
siviSB priae5.
Dot 23, 1908,
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1906-03-02
JsY .. A. BROWN & 30.
Our To,om Government.

MAYoR--P. A. Hodges
ALDERMEN--W.P Breeden, Jr, O. {
Ohaffin, A. e.. Sinclair, +. Powers.
CLERK & Reconsideration Nc
Laurin. OfEre open daily.
PoLoE~-.W L Kelly, VIM Atkinson
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1906-03-02
North marlboro Circuit.

REV. j. l.. MULILINrX, p. G..
First Sunday, Oak Grove, 1890 q M.
Pleasant Hill 1880 p m,
Now Hope, $50 p. 10.
Second Sunday, Shiloh IL n. m.
Ebenezer $50 p. m.
Third Sunday, New Hope 10 80 q. m.
Pleasant Hill I 80 p. m.
Oak Grove, 3 80 p. IN.
Fourth Sunday, Ebenezer IL o NJ.
Shiloh, 3 80 p. m.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1906-03-02

Two of the pickpockets,
ShultZ and Beck with, who
were caught at Columbia dur
ing the last Fair, were tried
last week and sentenced to 10
years each.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1906-03-02
marlboro County O@cers.

SaERIFF-J. B. Green
CLERK OF CLERK-J. A.. Drake
JUDGE OF PRoBATE-M. McLaurin
CoRoNER-G. A. MCCALL
SUPEPvIsoR-M. e. Coward
SUpT. EDUoATIoN-W. il. Stanton
TREAsunER-J. H.. Thomas
AUDTToR-Chas. 1. Sheriff..
SENATOa-Joshua II, Hudson,
.REpREsENrATIvEs-D. ID. MoColl, Jr
w. w. Bruce, j. p. Gibson
MAaIsrA1Es-C. D. Easterling, T. l.
Crosland, Bennettsville.
III. l.. McLaurin, MoCoii
John A. Calhoun. Clio, :.
w. j.. Atkinson, Blenheim,
Il, P. Stubs, Brightsvllle,
w. w. Irby, Smithville.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1906-03-02
OTEYSMIDNEYCWR
Glake8 Kidneys and Blades Right

The Newton Pills.
Those great blood and liver
regulators are known over
Marlboro. For the convenience
OF his customers he has left a
few boxes at this Office where
they can get them.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1906-03-02
County Ohurch Directory.

BennettsuiWe Circuit Appointments
REV. A. T. DUNLAP, P. @.
First Sunday-11 am, Pine Grove
3 p. M, Smyrna.
Second Sunday. IL o. m. MoColl
3 p. m. Beauty Spot
Third Sunday-ll a. M, Pine Grove
3p. IN, Smyrna
Fourth Sunday. ii q. m. McColl
3 d. M. Beauty Spot
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1906-03-02
DIRECTORY of BennettsvSUe Lodqes
County Masonic Directory.


MARLBORO CHAPTER No. 80 II. A.
NJ, meets at Benncttsvillc on the second
Friday Of each month.
j. Il. Kinney. II. p.
H, i. Stockton, Secretary.
EUREKA LODGE No. 43, A. Il. NJ,
meets at McColl, each Saturday after
noon, before the full moon, at 4 O'Clock.
AURORA LODGE No. 80, A. L. NJ,
meets at Clio, Saturday on or after each
full moon at 3 O'Clock. p. m.
j. u. Stanton, w, NJ.
T. A. Covington, Secretary.
BRUINS LODGE No. II8 meets on Fri.
day afternoon on or before each full
moon at Blenheim at 3 o'clock.
J.. E. Rogers, w. M.
w. w. Bruce, Sec'y
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1906-03-02
Best Flour in Town a
w. Nj. ROWe's

The children's jubilee OF good health
follows the use OF Bees Laxative Honey
and Tar, the cough syrup that expels all
cold from the system by acting as a
cathartic on the bowels A certain rem
edy for Group, Whooping Cough and
all lung and bronchial affections. Sold
by Marlboro Drug Co.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1906-03-02
= Seed Irish Potatoes
at w. M. ROWe's

Blind, bleeding, itching and protru d
ing piles are instantly relieved by Man.
Ian. This remedy is put up in collapsa~
BILE tubes with nozzle attachment, so
that the medicine may be applied inside
directly where the trouble originates
Man Fan relieves instantly. Sold by
Marlboro Drug Co.
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-04-20
MESSAGE ENDS
THEIR ANXIETY
MIR. and Mrs. John Dawson
Were Almost Frantic About
Their Son Clyde.
I'm STRICKEN DISTRICT
TELEGRAM RECEIVED FROM
HIM SAYS THAT HE is uN-
HARMED-A SALESMAN IN SAN
FRANCISCO.

Mr.. and Mrs. John c. Dawson. 119
Pearl street, were yesterday after
noon made the happiest people in
Richmond. The cause OF their joy was
telegram received from their son,
Clyde c, Dawson, at San Francisco,
stating that he and wife were safe.
Mrs. Dawson was almost worn out at
gram, from her thirry-siX hours OF ter
rible suspense. This message was re-
ceived over the Western Union wires
and was the first one to be received
in Richmond from San Francisco
since the calamity occurred
Mrs Dawson stated yesterday that
she had worried herself almost sick
for fear that her son had been killed
Il have not eaten a bite since We'd
nesday morning" said Mrs. Dawson
and my husband has also been under
a terrible strain. He works in the
east part of the city but Wednesday
he came home four or five times to
learn if l had received word from
Clyde. He certainly will be a happy
man when l show him the message on
his return to supper"
Mr.. Dawson has been resident OF
San Francisco only a short time and
is employed as city salesman for a
large electrical supply company. He
lives about two miles from that part
of the city that was effected most by
the earthquake.
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-04-20
TOSS COIN FOR CONTRACT STRUCK BY BIG BRICK
RUNS TO A PHYSICIAN
Ben Matts Was Severely Injured by
Being Struck on the Head While at
Work In Building a House on North
Seventh Street.

Ben Maths, an elderly man, was Sc
verely injured yesterday while at work
on house, which is being built on
North Seventh street. Maths was do
ing some carpenter work on the
ground floor, when a man who was
putting up the chimney, accidentally
dropped a brick, which fell through
the joists, hitting Mr.. Maths squarely
on the top of the head.
He ran from the house to DR.. Zim-
merman's office, the blood streaming
from the ugly wound. DR.. Zimmerman
was not there and he was directed to
DR.. Mothers office. DR.. Mother
found it necessary to take twelve
stitches in closing the gaping wound.
Maths underwent the operation in a
most unconcerned way, refusing to
take any opiates. DR.. Mother eau
toned Mr.. MATHS that his injury was
a severe one, and that he should go at
once to his home and rest for four or
five days. One half hour after being
operated on Maths was back at work.
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-04-20
JOHN LOCKE IS
GLAD TO BE HERE
Wayne County's Desperate Is
Happy That He Is Not in
San Francisco.
He MAY GET OUT OF JAIL:
JUDGE FOX HAS SET THE BOND
ct $1,000 AND MAY MAKE 1T
LOWER FRIENDS COMING TO
HIS ASSISTANCE.

1t is the general opinion that John
Locke, who is confined in the county
Jail, awaiting trial on the charge of
hog stealing, will be released on bond
either today Or Saturday. Judge Fox
has fixed his bond at $1,000. and it is
understood that several of Locke's
friends, through the efforts of Mrs.
Locke, have signified their intention
of going on his bond
Attorney John F. Robbins. who has
been engaged to defend Locke, hopes
to have the amount of Locke's bond
reduced from $1,000 to either $500 or
$500, and he will make this request
of Jrat.;e Fox today. Mrs. Locke
wished to have Mr.. Robbins make his
application to Judge Fox yesterday
but he was unable to do so on account
of illness.
Locke's many friends in Hagerstown
and vicinity, are rallying around him
and it is stated that they have guar
anteed to assist his family in raising
a fund for his defense when his trial
comes up. Locke is enjoying the
best of health and is a model prisoner
at the county Jail. He takes the
greatest interest in the reports from
San Francisco and stated last night
that he thought he was very lucky
man to be out of that city, even if
his present surroundings were not the
most desirable in the world. He con-
fidently expects acquital on the charge
he has been indicted for.
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-04-20
THE CITY IN BRIEF

M. Geo. c. Toler OF New York City
is visiting his mother, Mrs. NJ. II. To-
Ter, on South Fourteenth street, and
other friends.
The County Commissioners will
meet today to complete arrangements
for the new elevator at the Court
House. There still remain several lit.
tie points to settle before the work
can be commenced.
Thos. J. Study yesterday filed the
suit Of Hugh Allen, administrator OF
the estate of the late John Bowman,
VS.. Martha S. Lontz, to recover $3.50
due the estate.
The Richmond Steam Laundry IL
the only place that disinfects your
carpets while it cleans them.
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-04-20
CENTRAL UNION FIGHTING
An Arrangement Is Effected by Bell
Company To Connect With In
dependent Line at Eaton.

That the Central Union, or Bell
Telephone company is in the race for
business and is planning to get con
troll Of the smalled telephone systems
in outlying towns and cities, is evinc-
ed by the arrangement which went in
to effect yesterday between the Bell
and the Independent Company at Ea-
ton, whereby the Bell can now connect
with the subscribers of that system.
1t has not been authoritatively stated,
but the local officials of the Bell COM
pany think that their company has
bought a controlling interest in the Ea-
ton company and will soon break off
connection with the other Independent
lines.
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-04-20
FRANK CRONIN WINNER
He and John Atkinson Had Bid the
4 Same Amount For Contract of Put
ting Sidewalk on Ridge Street,
West Side.

Frank Cronin yesterday was award
ed the contract for placing cement
sidewalks on both sides of Ridge
street, from School street to State
street. Cronin was awarded the con-
tract in a novel manner. He made a
bid of G5 cents per lineal foot and, as
the Fates would have it, John Atkin-
son handed i'm a BID which was the
same as Cronin's. Goth men could
not receive the contract and one of
the two had to be awarded it, for their
bids were the lowest.
"I'll toss up for II" spoke Mr.. Gro
min.
+. I've got We" said Mr.. Atkinson.
( Thereupon City Clerk Taggart toss
ed into the ozone a bright new dollar
which he borrowed from Janitor Fee.
E Heads" spoke Mr.. Cronin.
Tails" said Mr.. Atkinson.
Just then the dollar alighted on the
table. With bated breath everyone in
the room stepped up to where the col
lar rested to see which side was up.
Heads win" said Mr.. Taggart. Il
lose" said Mr.. Atkinson. Then he
shook hands with the beaming MI
Cronin. II understand that Cronin and
Atkinson would have matched for the
contract but they were afraid of be
ing .pinched for gambling" remarked
an onlooker after the excitement had
died ont
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-04-20
WAS VERY FORTUNATE
Had it Not Been For Slight Acct
Have Been in the Stricken City.

Webb Pyle considers himself a very
fortunate man. Mr.. Pyle and his wife
were in Los Angeles, Calf, through
out the past winter, arriving in Rich
mond last week. IF it had not been
for washout on a railroad running
between Los Angeles and San Fran
cisco at the time the earthquake took
place. We wanted 10 spend a week
in San Francisco before returning to
Richmond and We made arrangements
to go. On the day that We were to
have left, there was a washout on the
railroad and connections with San
Francisco were cut off. We then
bought our tickets back home" Mr..
Pyle said.