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The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-14
DIES AMONG GUESTS
MRS. HODGsoN EXPIRES AT HER
 OWN PARTY.
Widow of Former Dean of University of South is Seized by Heart Att tack While Giving Enetr-
 falument.

tainment.
 Chattanooga, Tenn, June 13.--A tel ephone message to The Times from Sewanee. Tenn, tonight says:
 Mrs. TelfaIr Hodgson, the philanthro- pist, aged 60. dropped dead at s:So o'clock tonight while entertaing large party of ladies at dinner.
 After the function the entire party had taken seats upon the front gall lery and were chatting in groups, when suddenly Mrs. Hodgson's head fell upon her breast and she became unconscious Fifteen minutes later she was dead An acute attack of heart trouble was the cause of reath.
 Her husband was Dr. Telfair Hodg- son. who was third vice president Of the University of the South from 1875 to 1882 and was for years dean Of the theological department and contributed continuously of his great wealth to the institution. He died Sept Il. 1885 It Is remarkable that his death occur red suddenly and almost upon the same spot where his widow died tonight
 The body will be taken to Richmond Va, tomorrow night for interpent.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-14
THE VICE PRESIDENT
 WILL BE AT FUNERAL
Distinguished Party Reaches Mont
 gomery Tonight.
Governor Conner and state omciaI. Will Attend Services Which Will Draw Great Throng
 of People to Selma.

Washington, June 13.--(SpeciaI. )-s At 11:1o o'clock tonight special secs ton Of train on the Southern Rails way left the city with the remains of the late Senator Morgan.
 The casket rested in the rear coach. a Pullman car that has the name of The Mayfiorwer. People in the sta ton to pay their respects to the mem- ory of the dead Senator were deeply anected by the fact that General Nor Sans body was going to its final rest Ing place in a car which had the name of vessel which brought over So many years ago the men and women who landed in Massachusetts and helped to build up this country
 Senator Pettus and his granddaugh- ter. Miss Roberts, came early to the station tonight and were assigned to quarters in one of the cars The ven- erable Alabama Senator was looking quite we'll for man of his great age. The Misses Morgan. daughters of the deceased Senator, and J. o. Jones, his secretary, were in the Mayffower.
 Fairbanks Will He Present.
 Barney Leighton. assistant sergeant at arms of the Senate. had charge of the special train. Three Senators left here tonight with the remains, Messrs. Pettus, overman and Mallory: Vice. President Fairbanks will join the par- ty at Atlanta, Senator Frazier of Ten- nessee will meet the party at Annis- ton. Senator Daniel of Virginia will take the train at his home tomorrow morning at Jynchburg and Senator Bacon will get aboard the train at At. lanta.
 At Montgomery 1t is understood 2 number of the Southern Congressmen will board the train and go to Selma to attend the funeral. The speciat train bearing the remains of Senator Morgan will go by way of Atlanta and Montgomery. ..1s
 great many beautiful floral trib-' utes were sent by prominent people and were taken to Selma tonight.
 Many messages of sympathy from every section of the country were re- ceived at the Morgan home today. Among the floral offerings received Ia wreath of unusual size and remark able beauty which was sent by Pres ident and Mrs. Roosevelt.
 The Senator's body will arrive in Selma about o'clock Saturday morn ing and will lie in state until the hour of the funeral and the burial will fol- low immediately.
 Immediately after the service the spe- ciaI car carrying the Congressional party will return to Washington.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-14
KILLED WHOLE FAMILY.
Ohio Man Then Fiees And Is Pur-
 sued.

Ironton. Ohio, June t3.--one of the most horrible tragedies ever enacted in this section of the State occurred on Symnes Creek, at about noon to- day, when Charles Shafer shot his wife, her mother and his S-year-old boy, the latter being instantly killed while Mrs. Shafer died an hour later. Her moth CT. Mrs, sThacker. will recover.
 Family trouble Is given as the cause oy the Shooting and back of that is a long story of cruel and brutal treat ment. At noon today the passions of the man seemed to burst out in in human form. and the killing then took place. ~
 shafer is at large, but is being hunted by a hundred men with blood hounds. He will be lynched if caught.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-14
sH1PP HEARING AT sTANDsTnL.
Negro witness Who Saw Lynching En.
 route to ChattanOOgn.


 Chattanooga, Tenn. June 13.-The trial of Sheriff Shipp for contempt of the United States Supreme Court was at a standstill today so far as the talk ing of testimony was concerned. but the Government has located a very im- portant witness in the person of ex- Constable Joe Franklin. the negro of ficer who disappeared from the city at the time of the first hearing. He will arrive tonight or in the morning and will testify when the hearing is re- stunned. He will be the only other Gov ernment witness and the defense will then begin it's testimony.
 It is said that Franklin will identify several of the alleged members of the mob. He was on the bridge the night of the lynching and 1t Is said that he recognized several men who took part in the lynching. Whether this identi- fication was by any means certain and whether the negro will be able to throw any real light on the case yet remains to be seen. Up to the pres-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-14
SHOT BROTHER-IN-LAw.
Tie Contractor in Kentucky, Then Sur
 renders.

Paducah. Ky, June 13.-wH Cham pion a prominent tie contractor, shot and killed Lee Tracey. his brother-in- law, and Traceys paramour, Grace Browning. at a camp in Lyon county. A barrel shot gun was used. Tracey was cutting ties for Champion and had left his family and was living with the Browning woman. He was ordered by Champion to get out of the camp.
 On reaching Eddyville, Champion gave himself up and Is being guarded, It is believed that Champion will be &C., quilted.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-14
ASSESS rELEGRAPHERs.
Union Sends Out An order To Opera
 tors.

New York, June 1S,-The general ex- ecutive committee of the Commerclal Photographers Union at meeting m sessment on the members.
 After the meeting the meeting an- nounced that the national president of the organization had sent the follow ing telegram to the members of l3O local unions:
 "situation may bring trouble with one or both companies. Get ready to meet a general assessment. Put local in touch immediately with labor men and others who would be useful nor ally and financially
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-14
n,.mi.. per,<in. Case.

New York, June 13.-A special grand jury which is dealing with the insu- rance cases returned a finding this af- ternoon dismissing the complaint against G. W. Perkins. in connection with dealings in the bonds of the In- ternational Mercantile Company.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-14
PARKER IS DISMISSED.
Slayer of F. E. Fherou is Found Not
 Guilty.

Columbus. Miss. June 13.-John Par ker, who Tuesday night shot and killed F. B. Therou near Carrollton, Ala, who is said to have been with Mrs. Parker. was given a preliminary hear ing in that city this afternoon ana &C., quilted. Both men are prominent in Pickens County and the killing caused a sensation.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-14
DEFAULTER PLEADS GUILTY.
Criminal Teller of Bank Admits
 ChnrRen AgaInst Him.

JmMTEtB ABHTH8t
 Charlotte. N. C., June 13.-In the federal court here today Frank H. Jones the defaulting teller of the Charlotte National Bank to the extent of about $80,00O, pleaded guilty to three counts in the bill indictment. namely embez- element, misrepresentation of funds and false entry. Judgment was sus- pended until next week.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-14
Municiual CoupciI. ResIgn.

Paris, June 13.--Forty more munich pal councils have sent in their resig- nations in accordance with the plans of the central committee of the wine growers organization at Aregliers.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-14
MISSOURI IS RESTRAINED.

Cannot Enforce Oppressive Railroad
 Legislation.
 Kansas City, Mo, June 13.-District Judge McPherson this afternoon grant ed the petition of the eighteen Missouri railroads for temporary order restrain ing the State officials from putting into effect both the maximum freight rate and the two cent passenger rate
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-14
HENDERSON IS INSANE.
Was Once the Private Secretary ts
 Horace Greeley.

ENUEWCG
 Allegan. Mich, June 13.-Don Hen- derson once private secretary of Hor- ace Greeley and for many years pub fisher of the defunct Allegan Journal, was yesterday taken to the insane asy- lum at Kalamazoo by direction of the probate court.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-14
KINGSTON AGAIN
 FEELS QUAKES SHOCK

! Kingston. Jamaica, June 13.- ! After an interval of six weeks an (
 , earthquake shock occurred here q . at l.20 a. m. today It lasted four ( , seconds and came from a new d. <
 ! rection, a little west of north. < ! The maximum movement was <
 . slight. There was considerable q
 . alarm but no damage was done. (
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-14
WEATHER oREcAsT.

Washington, June 1S.-For Alabamni Fair Friday, saturday thunder show CTS, light, variable winds.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-14
Felt in VaIdivia.

Santiago. Chile, June lS.-A se- , we're earthquake was experienced , today at Valdivia. Several build , fngs and railroad bridges there , were destroyed and five persons
 , killed.
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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-03-22
JAMAICA

Florence Muzzy is visiting in Westfeld
! Mass.
There will be a temperance concert in
| the Congregational church Sunday even
! ing
In the absence Of Mr.. Bowman Mrs
Bowman occupied the pulpit last Sun
day. She will preach again next Sunday.
The ladies aid Of the Baptist church
will serve an Easter supper in the vestrv
| Thursday evening, March %. from to s
O'Clock. An entertainment will follow.
f. NJ. Butler and \. V. D. Piper. Sc
lectmen, have appointed Arthur f. Allen
se!ectman' vacancy having occurred on
the board through the death Of Elmer c.
Wilder
Inc following appeared Saturday in the
East Barre correspondence of the Barre
Ilmes 'Rev Mr.. Bowman Of Jamaica
VI" VIII take charge of the services i'm
the congregational church tomorrow. He
comes TO review the fields and be hoard
by us, We hope there will be a large
congregation as this is a matter of vital
| interest to all"
nerd of 20 deer have been seen daily
IN 'Buttercelar' pasture since the snow
began 10 disappear The deer which
neru each winter on Ball mountain gather
In this pasture annually I'm the oorIt.
SPRING as there is southern exposura
from which the snow disappears earI,,
a.
ana ailo the animals have an opportunity to
browse The deer are only n short dis
lance from the village, and a person an
preaching on the opposite side OF the
river can watch their movements plainly
from distance of only a few rods Tast
year the herd numbered 2S deer The
ANIMALS this year are larger than usual
ana ana TWO Of the big bucks have not shed
their horns. NV sieu
t1 Special Deputy II. w. Sargent of Brat
tleporo' assisted by Mrs Sargent instt
me- 1T,eu a Grange here last Friday evening
G. nc ileeung was largely attended
ranges III OF other towns being representod
81 ne local organization starts with over
90 members. officers We're installed ~
IonoWs; Albert w. Butler, master. Da,,i5
t-uuy overseer; Mrs Jennie Dagpett ioa ~
R f@rep; H. j. Daggett, steward; II. p
D no. non assistant steward; George NJ
Hy,a chaplain; a. F. Allen. treosuor.
MIS- Mabel Boynton secretary. "a
Wins WIIls, gate keeper; Mrs Florence Wmi s
SS,eres' Miss Harriet Doane. Pomona ms ,ilIs'
Minnie Butler, Flora; Miss Nina Ciaa MIS-
ady assistant steward. N''e'soh'
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-03-22
SOUTH LONDONDERRY.

NJ I .,rr.1 49,, ,,....--. ,,, .
Chester were in town last vyeak
NJ .r, NJ. II y ~, 49,, ann,
,.tt,t-,- ~. "'i' LIN t, Y u
- W. ''''' P"'''''H III DU'''
MIS-. g. Gown went TO Boston Monday
10 DuE h'r STOCK OF spring ana summer
ih'''IheIN.
but Ht'Ie maple sugar mas been made
as YET "l'housu many OF the farmers
nave "PPeu IHelI sugar PAGES.
Mrs Scrcttc Clough. James Clough and
Mrs. Nellie Davenport attended the fu-
neral Of this sister and aunt. Mrs. Ellen
Shcrwin of Brattleboro. on Monday
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. O Wilbur were pres-
cnt at the organization Of Grange in
jamaica last Friday night. There are "a
charter members and the Grange starts
with good promise
Mrs Mary Rigclow Of Cavandisb who
has been spending several weeks win
Mrs. Stella BRYANT. has returned to bor
home. STAYING for a while al the north
village on her way
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-03-22
EAST DOVER.

Rev. w. J vile of West Halifax
preached at the Baptist church Sunday
Mr.. and Mrs Lewis Lamson of New
Haven, Conn, are visiting at their
fathers, d. w. Yeaw's.
East Dover Baptist people are to be
no longer without a preacher. They ex-
pect the new pastor, Rev Mr.. Vance, to
begin his labors April l. Mr.. Vance's
goods came this week The family will
live in the parsonage and will soon be-
come acquainted with their parshioners
who extend a cordial welcome.
In the death of Imri johnson the town
of Newfane has lost another of the old
and respected citizens Mr.. johnson died
March Is at the home of his niece. Mrs
G. c. Holland in Newfane, where he had
lived the past Is years. He was born in
Wardsboro Aug. 81, 1925. and lived there
until he was p years old when he went
to New York state, where he ran saw
mill many years. From there he went
to Minnesota owning a livery stable there
two years. He then returned to New
York, where he stayed until he came to
Newfane. The funeral was held at the
home Saturday, Rev Mr.. Thompson Of
floating, Mr.. and Mrs. Turner singing
three selections. The burial was in South
Wardsboro.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-03-22
WESTMINSTER.
}. T. Taylor IS Improving slowly.

d. T. Taylor is improving slowly.
Henry Tenney is on the sick list.
Miss Bessie Leach was home over Sun
day.
G. b. Hall has returned from a business
trip South.
Mrs. Robert Miller is spending a fort
night in Lebanon, y. II.
Ruth Farnum Of Newfane is visiting
her aunt. Mrs. J. +. Ward
Miss Edith Cole Of Walpole has been
spending part of the week with Miss
Eunce Reed.
Mrs. James Harrington and son Of
Windsor are spending the month with
Mrs. Harringtons parents
Several Of our farmers are making SUI
gar, w. 5. Fem, we understand. having
made the largest quantity.
The Y. Z. s G. r. will hold a dime So
ciai at the church parlors March p \
cordial invitation is extended to all.
Arthur Tate is able to be out to at
tend to his regular business. The other
members of the family are improving
Mrs. l.. G. Cox. who was In Portland
several weeks has returned to her home
stopping 'in Walpole a few days before
opening her house here.
Rev W. f. Whitcomb has been an
pointed superintendent OF schools for the
town of Westminster. Mr.. Whitcomb is
acquainted with the duties and will
doubtless do thorough work.
Robins, bluebirds tree sparrows and
the downy woodpeCker arrived in a large
force March is The writer counted six
blucbirds at one time on the lawn in front
of the house, but their joy was turned to
sorrow the following day when a storm
of snow and sleet made it uncomfortable
for man or beast
The Easter exercises will be Of an
order different from former years In
stead of a chorus choir. anthems and
songs will be rendered. with an exercise,
Her Easter Chorus" given by seven
young ladies and three small girls.
Stereopticon views of Passion Week"
will be given by Charles f. Bishop. which
will be of intense interest.
The Beta Pi Alpha club will repeat the
play, "Tompkins's Hired Man" in Wal
pole March %. One-half the proceeds
Will go towards the cocoa fund" the
remainder to be given to the high school
students towards their Washington fund
Someone may ask what is the cocoa
fund? Some kindly disposed person con-
ceived the idea of furnishing hot cocoa
to the school children who bring cold
lunches during the winter, at one cent a
cup. that all might share alike This
calls for work from some one. besides
the expense of serving. 1t is a fine idea
and deserves the patronage of all The
club is very glad to contribute their SER
vices in so good a cause.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-03-22
GRAFTON.

G. II. Palmer is working in Williams
vile.
Miss Flora Pierson is visiting at w. f.
Prouty's
Allen Davis is occupying Mrs. Calista
Reeds tenement
a sugar social was held at the chanel
Wednesday evening, March 20
Miss Della Lawrence is visiting in
Windham and West Townshend.
John Wright of Bellows Falls is visit
ing his brother, Samuel Wright
Mrs. Z. A. Edison and son of Chester
spent Sunday at DR.. F. L. Gilbert's.
There will be a sugar social at the
Baptist vestry Tuesday evening, March
%.
Leon Fisher was home from his work
IN heene' n. H., last week on account
of illness.
Mrs. II. II. Burlingame has been con-
hned to the house for over a week with
a severe cold.
Miss Marie Wilson is home from her
school in Newport, n. H., for two
weeks vacation
Miss Maude Howard of West Town
shend is the guest of her sister. Mrs.
A. II. Lawrence.
Mrs, S. S. Sherwin has returned from
Brattleboro and is with her daughter.
hIS' ~ T.. Green.
Miss Hannah Cove returned from Ros-
ton Monday, where she has been PLAYING
IN the Empire Ladies' Orchestra at the
automobile show.
The farmhouse of Allen Davis, two
miles below the village, was DESTROYED
by fire about noon Saturday. The barn
was not burned and part of the house
hold goods Were saved. The loss is par
TALLY covered by insurance.
DR. George w. Hunt, who died from,
pneumonia in Cornish N H., March 2
after successful professional career of
81 years, was a native of Georgia. VI
where he was born May 20, 1928. Soon
aIter graduating from the medical college
IN Castleton he began practice in this
town. He practiced here for two wears
was then in Weston four years, ana I'm
le62 went to Cornish, His wife was Cvn-
una M Piper of Weston, who died sud
denly April 2l, 1898, DR.. Hunt is sur-
NlNed by two sons who are engaged i'm
trade IN Cornish. DR.. Hunt was a man
OF marked ability, of fine sensibilities
ana the whole trend of his life and in
nuence was helpful to others. He was
actVe In the Congregational church manv
years in the Grange, had been superiny
tehdent or schools in Cornish and a repre-
sentative in the legislature. He was an
interesting and entertaining speaker
Dartmouth college conferred an honorarv
degree upon him.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-03-22
GUILFORD CENTRE.

Mrs. w. H. Jacobs is sick in bed again
and under the doctors care.
f. a. Pierce is at work for H. T. Waite
at the Guilford Springs farm.
Charles f. Ramsden and son, James. re-
turned from New York Thursday.
Mrs. Jane Whitney of Greenfield came
last week to live with her brother, G. W.
Franklin.
Francis Taylor of West Brattleboro is
visiting his sister Mrs. B. A. White
more, this week
Mrs. Lula Goodnow and little daughter
are spending three weeks with her pa
rents in West Dummerston
Mrs. Hannah Williams and Mr.. Rhoder
OF Greenfield visited at w. G.. Worden's
and G. w Frankln's last week.
Ed. Boyden finished work at the Gull
lord Springs farm last week. He has
fax.
Henry Thomas. Mrs. NJ A. Thomas
and Clarence Thomas are all sick with
grip. Miss Nora Jauuith is assisting
them a few days.
Ward, Edith, Ralph and Ruth Wheeler
visited their grandfather, F. E. Ward.
oNer sunday last week. Ruth remained
Tor weeks visit.
II. b. Woodland of South Hadlev Falls.
mass visited his daughter Mrs f. \.
Flerce' over Sunday. He was accompa-
MED by his daughter, Miss Grace Wood
ward who will remain with Mrs. Pierce
some time
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-03-22
NORTHERN COUNTY
STATIONS RIVER.

Thomas Lee is back again in the
/ wooden mill.
Hugh Weir, boss weaver, has returned
| to the wooden mill
Fay Hurd of Houghtonvlle is visiting
his cousin, Albert Severens.
Ed King and family visited in Rock
ingham Saturday and Sunday.
Bert Simonds had to kill the horse that
came home with a broken ankle.
Miss Belle Tower came to her home
here from Brattleboro Wednesday.
The schools held solid session Friday
on account of the teachers meeting.
Mildred Parker Of Grafton is visiting
her grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. r. r..
Harris.
Cecil Hughes treated some of his friends
to sugar party at his home Tuesday
evening.
Mrs. c. E. Wellman of Chester visited
her mother, Mrs. j. Whitcomb, the first
Of the week.
Miss Leola Geer has finished work for
Mrs. +. l.. Osgood She will work for
Mrs. John Paddock.
Barney Council was here the first Of
the week and moved his family and their
goods to Proctorsvile
Ralph Wilson of Grafton and Marie
Wilson of Newport. n. H., visited at
- ~. EDllllNil llle INST u lllt Wtths
Fred Aiken began work at Vermont
academy March 10. f. G. Rand. who has
had the academy farm the last five years,
will give it up April !.
Leon Tarbell, who was reported last
week as Ill with scarlet fever, is getting
along well. His brother was released
from quarantine Tuesday.
O. Kingsbury will finish work i'm Fuller
* Wrights harness shop Saturday, and
will become travelling salesman for Wal
ter Hadley of Bellows Falls.
The following carpenters. masons.
painters and plumbers have agreed that
after April / a days work shall consist
Of nine hours with 10 hours pay: w. II.
Dean, c. L. Gale. Hugh Hatfield, w II.
Conner Albert Mason, J. b. Parmeter,
G. b. Humes, Merritt Holden, John Tar
bell, David Stearns, G. r. Tower,
G. II. Twitchell. W w. Conner. Henry
Stearns, William Mason, II. G. Johnson,
Ernest George, Henry Tarbell, VIII Mar
win.