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Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-01-02
MALE HELP WANTED.
FEMALE HELP WANTED.


WANTED - Woman for general
homework. Apply to Mrs. o. N. Mar
ron, SIG Keleher avenue. If
WANTED-Girl for general house
work. Mrs. Robert r. Putney, els
w Copper.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-12-12
500 REWARD. s1Oo

The readers Of this paper will be
pleased to learn that there is at least
one dreaded disease that science has
been able to cure in all its stages, and
thab is eatarfh Halls Catarrh cure
is the only positive cure now known
to the medical fraternity. Catarrh
being constitutional disease requires
a constitutional treatment. Halls
Catarrh Cure is taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and mu-
cous surfaces of the system, thereby
destroying the foundation Of the d.
sease and giving the patient strength
by building up the constitution and
assisting nature in doing It's work.
The proprietors hae so much faith in
its curative powers that they offer
One Hundred Dollars for any case it
fails to cure. Send for list Of testi-
monials.
Address F. ]. Cheney and Co., To.
ledo, Ohio.
Sold by ail druggists, 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for con.
stipation. d limo
ABOUT DIGESTION
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-12-12
A GRAND OLD PLAY.


Monte Cristo,7 king Of melodra-
ma will be the bill at the opera house
here Thursday, Dec. 26. It will be
the well known Fred G. Conrad pro-
duction as arranged by Eugene Moore
who is one Of the best modern Mon
te cristo's. The fame Of this great
play is well merited for it is 4 most
dramatization Of the one
of the most brilliant stories ever writ
ten. Out of the best Of all melodra-
matte novels has been evolved the
greatest Of all romantic melodramas
and both story and drama have achiev
ed a popularity unparalled in vitality
and extent Monte Cristo" is a play
for all classes and people Of all ages.
1t is even a great play for those who
cannot hear, but can nnly see, 50 bold
and fascinating are all its scenes.
It's outlines are SO clear that Gae
play can be enjoyed BY sight. Man
ager Conrad has gathered com
pany 81 adequate strength, and viii
bring his special scenery which has
been prepared with the benefit Of sew
eral seasons experience with this play
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-12-12

Mrs. George Hilman left today for
Pueblo, Colo, where she viii spend
christmas with relatives Tkturning
home the first Of the year.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-12-12

Anyone desiring 10 assist the la-
dies Of St. Luke's Guild in their
Christmas bazaar will please send do
nations To the Owl Drug store on
Thursday morning, Dee IL. 12-9-5
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-12-12

The West Hill Sewing club will
not meet any more this year Its
next meeting win be on the first
Tuesday in January.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-12-12
FOR RENT

FOR RENT OR LEASE One
brick store room, 5OxiOO, or two
brick store rooms 25x10O for lease OF
rent on January lst., 1908. See Ell
mer Terrell at TerrelPs Clothing
store. 1l-2dtf
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-12-12

FOR RENT-ss acres Of first
class bottom land, one mile north Of
city limits, One good four room
house, wind mill, out house; every
thing convenient. Call or write TO
E. }. Scarlet, Box III, City.
12-11 3t
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-12-12

"The best thing ] have had in my
opera house." said the manager Of the
At the opera house Friday evening.
opera house At Snyder, Okla.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-12-12
c. A. R. NOTICE.

Custer Post G. a. R. wil mees on
Saturday afternoon at two O'Clock ef
the office Of Mayor Bridges A full
attendance Is requested.
VIC. DOWNS
Ccannandar.
l2-t0-4i
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-12-12

Greatest holiday stock ever brought
to Chickasha. Open every day at the
Palace Drug Store, Dec. 18th to 25th.
12-e-at
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-12-12

F. IL Grissom, a recent graduate
Of the commercial department Of the
Chickasha Business college, has ac-
cepted a situation as bookkeeper and
business manager for G. B. Cooper
at Hominy, Okla.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-12-12

We make study Of selecting
Christmas presents and can be Of
service to you in making your selec-
tions. The Owl Drug Store has
very complete line of holiday goods
and desire to show you through.
12-10-5t
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-12-12

Elegant gift books such as Ben Hur
illustrated, Chistie's latest pen
drawings, etc, etc, are on display at
the Owl Drug Store. 12-00-5t
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-12-12

Your money has greater purchas-
ing power at the Owl Drug Store
than any other place in Chickasha.
12-1O-5t
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-12-12

Mr.. and Mrs. Lee Arnold have NOV
ed into Chicasha again and are locat-
ed at 927 Chickasha avenue.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-12-12

The Euchre club viii meet satur-
day afternoon with Mrs. Harry Lud-
low at the Early.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-12-12

The Grabel Entertainers in the
story Of "Ben Huro was teh best at
traction Of our Chautauqua.-Hous-
ton Post.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-12-12

If you pay cash for your groceries,
W. G. Wells and Co. can save you
money. 802 S. Srd, Phone 621.
12-12-6t
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-12-12

DR.. Thrailkill has moved his Of
fices from over the First National
bank into rooms IA and Is in the IS
inert Short building. 1910 6td
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-12-12

FOR sALE--Four year old driv-
ing mare, surrey and harness for sale
at bargain if taken at once. SIT
Kansas avenue. Call after 6 o'clock.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-12-12

] can save you money on hand
painted china, cut glass and sterling
silver ware. Eisfelder. 12-1O-st
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-12-12

FOR RENT Two new four room
cottages on 8rd between Texas and
Washington. Want permanent ten-
ants Whatley &Major 12-11-st
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-12-12

Mrs. P. Courcier left last night for
Mckinney, Tex. to visit her daughter
for several weeks.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-12-12

Mr.. and Mrs. Leslie Combs have
moved from DR.. Gannaway's residence
to Gal Iowa Ave.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-12-12

The champion fancy and trick roll
er skater of the world at Convention
Hall, Dec. 18th. and 14th. Admission
10 cents. 1t
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-12-12

FOR RENT-2OO acres farm near
Chickasha, two and a half miles
southwest; 165 acres in cultivation.
Address G. D. Segale, Ardmore, Ok.
12-11-4t
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-12-12

The graphophones, stringed instru-
ments, piano covers, etc, in charge Of
George Boyd at the Williams Music
store must be disposed Of before the
first Of the year, and will be sold re-
gardless Of price. Now is the time to
secure a bargain in that line. 1912 Ct
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-12-12

Christmas comes but once a year
When it comes it brings everybody to
the Model. 12-11-tf
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-12-12

No cold storage meat. Homegrown
and home-fed, is our motto. We
sell only choicest. Phone 140. Neal
will talk to you. 12-1mo
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-12-12

FOR RENT Two nicely FURNISH
ed rooms; modern. Call at 621 Colo
rado Ave-, phone lO2. 12-e-dtt
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-12-12

Mrs. E. Graham and Misses Graz
ham and Hooss Of the Graham School
of Music are at home to their friends
at 18th. and Florida.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-12-12

Mrs. Matthias and Mrs. Nicholson
of Minco were shopping in this city
yesterday.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-12-12
FOR SALE

FOR sALE-Advertising space in
the best advertising medium in Chick
asha-the best because it gets results,
The Express.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-12-12

FOR SALE Corn cobs. $l.5O per
load delivered. Choetaw Mill & El-
evator Co. Phone 7S9. Matthews
Black Grain Co. 12-5-1mo
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-12-12

WANTED-Furniture to Repair
and Upholster Hyde Furniture ca.
srd door north Of pOstoffiee.
12-A-tf
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-12-12

FOR RENT Furnished rooms for
light housekeeping. S16 Colorado
Ave. 12-10-3t
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-12-12

Mrs. W. H. Yohe Of Hobart is Wis
iting her sister, Mrs. Ben F. John
son.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-12-12

FOR RENT Nicely furnished
rooms, Ala Kansas Kansas Ave.
12-l1-3t
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-12-12

WANTED Your JOB printing.
The Express docs it right and at the
right price
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-12-12

S. A. Stephenson Of Anadarko was
transacting business in Chickasha on
Wednsedya.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-12-12

Rev. ". F. Cray Of Carnegie will
preach at the Baptist church Sunday
morning and evening. All members
are expected to BE- present and the
public cordially invited. 12-1i-et
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-12-12

WANTED Men To distribute eir-
culars samples signs; good payi 90
canvassing Oliver, Lake View hldgs
Chicago. I2-12-8t
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-12-12

FOR sALE-Best quality prairi
hay in ton lots at $40 per ton. +. til
Tuggle Phone 652. Hip If
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-12-12

FOR RENI-Nice four room
house on 18th. and Georgia. See Fl.
B. Spencer or T. H. Dwyer. lila tt
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-12-12
PAVING TAX NOTICE

PAVING TAX NOTICE
To Property Owners, Paving Dist,
No. /:
All assessments for paving for the
year 1907 were due Dee. 1st. and will
be delinquent and subject to penalty
of rs per cent on Jan. 1st. If not
paid by that date, property viii be
sold according to law.
A. B. THOMPSON,
l2-12-1Otd Tax Collector.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-12-12

George Utterbaek made a business
trip to Oklahoma City this morning
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-12-12

Everything in the jewelry line, up
to-date goods, all must 60. See me be-
fore purchasing. Eisfelder. 12-1O-st
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-12-12
LOST AND FOUND

LOST-An opportunity to sell s.,
600 worth Of goods. An FAD" in the
Express will sell them.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-12-12

Col E. j. Hubbard went to Mays
vile today to conduct a sale for J. H.
Bird on the Billy Shannon place.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-12-12

Mrs. b. i. johnson let his morn
ing for q short visit ia Minco.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-12-12

LOST-Ladies' black grain leath-
er handbag containing gold glasses
with chain attached, some money and
a linen hndkerchief. Finder please
keep money and return purse and
glasses to this Office. l2-l0-2t
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-12-12

The Court Of Honor met last ev-
ening with two initiates, Alvin Mead
and Jim Downs.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-12-12

J. H. Egleston is among the Okla
homa City visitors in Chickasha to-
day.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-12-12

Our untiring efforts to assist you
ia making selection Of your Christ
mas presents are at your service
The Owl Drug Store. 12-1O-5t
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-12-12

The handsomely lighted cross in
mission wood in the window of tne
Electric Light Co.'s rooms has been
donated to the Catholic ladies to be
rafFled of at the fair.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-12-12

The ladies of the Episcopal church
will ,ioli their bazaar on Thursday,
Friday and Saturday Of next week
in the Owl Drug store. They viii
also nave a bakery sale on Satur-
day. which promises to be an exhi-
bition of the best culinary art in the
city. f2-7-5td
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-12-12

r. A. Dean and W. c. sorrels are
visitors from Duncan in the city to-
day.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-12-12

J. H. Venable made a business trip
to Durant this morning to be gone
the rest Of the week.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-12-12

John A. Deering made a business
trip into the country this morning.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-12-12

Mr. and Mrs. j. Il. Abercrombie
are spending a few days with friends
in Oklahoma City.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-12-12

Charles Simpson who is employed
at the Rock Island barber shop was
called to Gutnrie last night by the
death Of his father at that place.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-12-12

We can't tell you Of all the pretty
things we have. Let US show you.
Browns Peerless, 122 Chickasha. 1t
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-12-12

No better meat is found on earth
than Neal sells. Phone 140. The big
electric siggn. u l mo
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-12-12

Born to Mr.. and Mrs Theodore
Proctor at 314 S. 4th. an eight pound
girl this morning.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-12-12

Christmas gifts for everybody. See
the mammoth stock at the Palace.
Open Dec. IL. 9-12-4t
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-12-12
MISCELLANEOUS

wANTED-To find your lost arr
tieles, to get you situation, to rent
your rooms, to sell your property.
Want lads" in the Express do the
work.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-12-12

You will make no mistake in Civ
ing a present in perfumes. The Mo-
del. 12-11-tf
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-12-12
CLERKS UNION MEETING

The Retail Clerks met last evening
and took in one new member, Miss
Maud Long Of the Globe store.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-12-12

Paul Martinez of Verden returned
today to finish his commercial course
at the Business college.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-12-12

J. B. Boatwright is reported quite
Ill at his home on Dakota avenue.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-12-12

All kinds Of handsome Christmas
presents at a liberal discount Els
felder's. 1910 3t
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-12-12

If you are not satisfied with your
grocer, try W. C. Wells & Co. sO2 S.
Srd. Phone 62l. 12-12-6t
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-12-12
WOOD FOR SALE

Cord wood or stove length. Call
at Chickasha green house or phone
48. 1877 If
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-12-12

Ed Shaughnessy came up from Ft
Worth yesterday to attend to bus
mess matters.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-12-12

Mr. and Mrs. n. B. Douthitt Of
MarIow are shopping in the city to-
day.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-12-12

Try w. c. Wells & Co.'s special zoe
bulk coffee. SO2 S. Srd. Phone GIL.
12-12-6t
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-12-12

LOST-A watch yesterday even-
ing between 3rd and 4th streets On
Chickasha, or Chickasha and Colora-
do on s. 3rd. Finder please leave at
Edwards & Moore 1910 Std
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-12-12

The Robinson flats on West Choc-
taw are rapidly nearing completion.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-12-12

Z Our sterling silver and plated ware
comes from the most reliable fac
tories. Prices the lowest. Eisfelder.
12-10-St
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-12-12

See the grand display Of Christmas
goods at the Palace, Open Dec. 1926.
12-99-4t
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-12-12

Mrs. E. e. Morris Of Duncan was
buying electric light fixtures in the
city today.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-12-12

Mrs. II. M. Palmer Of BlacAwen
is spending a few days with Chick
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-12-12

G. P. Frost Of Blanchard was in
Chickasha on business yesterday.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-12-12

W. H. Long was in from Rush
Springs today.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-12-12

]. B. Phillips Of Kingfisher came
down to Chickasha last night on bus
mess.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-12-12

Fine candies are always in stock
at the Owl Drug Store. 1910 81
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-12-12

Is there some one home who
smokes? A box Of cigars Or pipe
would suit. At the Model. 12-l1-tf
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-12-12

B. v. Cummins of Waurika spent
a few hours in chiekasha yesterday.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-12-12

Charley Howe and Curtis Patton
Of Walters, 0Okla entered the Bus
mess college yesterday.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-12-12

w r. Lovett was IN the city from
Hobart yesterday.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-12-12

Prof Demers, the wonder Of the
unicycle world, at Convention Hall,
Dee. 18Th. and 14th. 1T
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-12-12

Odd pieces in sterling silver, toilet
sets in stag, ebony and sterling sill
yer are among the nice presents in
stock at the Owl Drug Store.
12-10-5t
The Eastern Star will hold its reg
ular meeting tomorrow evening and
every member is urged to be present
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-12-12

Mrs. A. F. Wallin and children Of
this city left yesterday for an extend
ed visit with relatives in Quincy i'll.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-12-12

LeaVl your order today Ior Christ
mas candy SHE Model l2li-tf
J e. Richly Of Waatherford made
o short visit ia the city yesterday
B. W Cummins Of Waurika spent
a few hours in Chickasha yesterday.
Fine candies are always in stock
at the Owl Drug Store. 1910 81
Mrs. n. M. Palmer Of Blackwen
is spending few days with Chick
G. P. Frost Of Blanchard was in
Chickasha on business yesterday.
Our sterling silver and plated ware
comes from the most reliable fac
tories Prices the lowest. Eisfelder.
12-1O-St
The Robinson flats on West Choc-
taw are rapidly nearing completion.
Mrs. E. e. Morris Of Duncan was
buying electric light fixtures in the
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-12-12

u ~ oo.s
IA s
* Hsnsss AZ,
w. Mooqa AZ rawtsn aaf.ne
Mrs a r wallin and children If
FHIu CITY inff Yesterday fNfi uW nEtpuU4
u visit with relatives IS Quincy Itl
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-12-17
TO PAY FAMILY
81 A WEEK
10 YEARS
Must Furnish a Contract
Approved by Court
to Do So, Too.

An unusual sentence was that which
was imposed upon Benno Wester in the
Court of Quarter Sessions today, after
he had retracted a former plea of not
guilty and pleaded non vult to charge
of desertion.
The complaint was made by Anna
L. Wester, his wife. and it was alleged
In the indictment that he not only de-
serted her, but refused to support
August, their minor son. The date of
the alleged offense was October last.
Judge Ten Eyck, who presided after
an absence on account of Illness, yes
terday. remarked that he was familiar
with the case and that he would di-
rect that the man pay not only 81 a
week for the support of his family, but
that he do so under a contract for ten
years approved by the court
At the same time the judge directed
that Wester be placed on probation
for three years, and that he pay the
costs of court in instalments of fifty
cents week.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-12-17
FIRE IN MINE
HOLDS BACK
RESCUERS
OF 70 Dead in Alabama Dis.
aSter Bodies Of IS Have
Been Found.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. Dec. 1L-With
5S dead bodies so far taken from Mine
No. ! of the Yolande Coal and Coke
Company at Yolande, Tuckaloosa
County rescuing parties have discov-
cred fire in the mines. 1t may be inn
possible to reach 30 or 40 more bodies
in the deep level. The death list is now
placed at seventy.
The explosion yesterday was caused
by windy shot below the second en-
try. Twenty-six men were taken out
alive. They will recover. Men, women
and children remained about the mouth
Of the mine all night and despite tbs
fact that all are greatly fatigued the
work of taking out bodies is beins
pushed. The bodies last taken out
were badly blackened.
As the rescuiBg forces got further
into the mines, currents of hot air In
dicated that fire had broken out. State
Mine Inspector Gray and Assistant
Hillhouse were joined today by AS
sistant Edward Flynn. who was for
years president of the Miners Union.
The contract system was in vogue in
the Yolande mines and therefore no
definite record was kept of all the men
who went into the mines Monday.