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The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1907-06-15

American Sunday papers are not
allowed TO be sold in Canada on
Sunday. When We think of the
comic supplements the papers con-
tain we can not refrain from ex-
pressing admiration for the good
judgment displayed by our Cana
dian neighbors.-Ex.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1907-06-15
Deafness Cannot be Cured

by local applications. as they cannot
reacn the diseased portion of the ear.
There is only one way to cure deafness,
and that is by constitutional remedies
Deafness Is caused by an infiamed con-
ditiOn Of the mucous lining Of the Ess@
tachian Tube. When this tube Is in
famed you have rnmbllng sound or
imperfect hearing, and when it Is en-
tirely closed. Deafness is the result. and
unless the Inflammation can be taken
out and this tube restored to its normal
condition. hearing will be destroyed for.
ever; nine cases out of ten are caused BY
Catarrh, which is nothing but an in
famed condition of the mucous surfaces
We will give One Hundred Dollars for
any case Of Deafness (caused by catarrh)
that cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh
Cure. ~
Send for testimonials free.
+. j. CHENEY & CO., Toledo. @.
Sold by all Druggists.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1907-06-15
SATURDAY, JUNE IS, 1907.
FOR ASSESSOR.

| am a candidate for Asses
sor OF this Parish, at the COM
ing Democratic Primary Elec-
ton.
If elected, | pledge myself
to PERSONALLY make or
supervise all the assessments,
and to faithfully, fairly and
impartially discharge the i'm
portant duties of that office.
MARTIN ]. VOORHEES,.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1907-06-15
Sunday School Convention.

Sunday School Convention.
The First Annual Convention
and institute of the st. Martin
Parish Sunday School Association
which was organized at st. Mar
tinuille, La, June Z, 1907. was a
complete success. The attendance
was large from.start to finish.
The Committee on reception
and entertainment, composed of
Rev. A. j. Coburn, Scott Kelso,
E. A. Davis, John Crawson. Miss
es Annie Franz, Violet OBryan
and Mrs. Joseph Beard. met the
State Secretary, Mr.. T. V. Ellzey,
and his co-laborers, Mrs. Ellzey
and Miss Susie Juden of New Or
leans, at the train, and through
the kindness of Mr.. Geo. knight,
who came forward with his com.
modious Auto Car, the ladies were
conveyed to the Methodist Church
where the convention was to be
held.
The convention proper was
called to order by Rev. A. j. Co.
burn, at 7:45 p. M. and after sing
ing, scripture reading and prayer
the convention organized tempo
rarily by clecting Rev. A. j. Co.
burn chairman and Miss Annie
Koch, secretary. The chair then
called for report of the Sunday
Schools, and the following re-
spoDded. viz:
ST. Martinville. by Mrs. s. E.
Burton, superintendent; Bayou
Chene, by Mrs. Theriot, superin-
tendent; both of which were en-
couraging.
After reports, the convention
was addressed by the State Secre-
tary, Mr.. t. V. Ellzey, outlining
the work of the convention, which
was very comprehensive.
After announcements the con-
vention adjourned with benedic-
ton, to meet Saturday at 10 a. m.
Saturday morning the conven-
ton met pursuant to adjournment
and after song, scriptural reading
and prayer, the following pro-
gramme was carried out:
LIST, An address on Teachers
Training by Mr.. T. V. Ellzey; I'd.
House-to- House Visitation by Mrs.
T. V. Ellzey; Sd. A paper on how
to secure attention of Children, by
Miss Nj. McElroy; 18th, A paper
on Duty of Teacher, by Miss An
ma Koch; 5th, An address with H.
lustration on Cradle Roll and Be-
ginners Class, by Miss Susie Ju-
den, all of which were both inter-
esting and instructive.
After announcement the con-
vention adjourned with benedic-
ton to meet at 7:45 p. m.
Saturday, 7:45 p. NJ, the con-
vention met pursuant to adjourn
ment and after song and devotion
al service conducted by Rev. A. F.
Vaughan, the following program
was presented:
LIST, Welcome Address by Prof.
E. B. Donnell, and was responded
to by Rev. A. F. Vaughan of JEAN
erette. La; Sd, An address on the
Ideal Sunday School Teacher. by
Prof. E. B. Dounell; 4th, An ad-
dress on the Adult Department by
DR.. c.. C. Kramer of New Iberia,
all of which were interesting and
well received.
After announcing committees
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the convention HuJouruou W noos
at 9:45 a. m. Sunday.
Sunday morning the convention
met pursuant to adjournment and
after opening hymn, scriptursl
reading and prayer the Sunday
School marched in q body. keep
ing time to the music and took the
eeats which had been previously
assigned to and ribboned off for
them. under decorated taberna-
Gle and sang the beautiful song,
"We'll Stand by our School," then
followed the programmes:
Let, A paper by Mrs. j. W.
Mitchell, on the Sunday School as
a Temperance Society; I'd, A mod
ell Sunday School lesson to the
primary and junior grades by Miss
Susie Juden; Sd, A paper by Miss
Hettie Kendrick, on the Sunday
School as Mission; all of which
were very good. After an inter-
mission of five minutes the Rev.
A. F. Vaughan of Jeanerette, La,
preached strong and convincing
sermon on Temperance, from Acts
24-25. Adjourned.
The convention met pursuant to
adjournment and after the usual
devotional service the concluding
programme was carried out as fol.
lows:
LIST, An address, with illustra-
tions on the Home Department
work, by Mrs. 7. v. Ellzey; I'd,
An address by G. g. Kramer on
relation of Sunday School to the
Church; Sd, A short talk on the
Duty of Parents to Sunday School
by Rev. A. F. Vaughan; 4tb, An
address by T. V. Ellzey, on the
Organized work of the School, all
of which were excellent.
The secretary after the conclu-
sion of his address took up a COL
lection, which resulted in the
raising of $500 for the local
work and 500 for the State
work. Then came the report of
committee on nominations for
Parish officers as follows: Presi-
dent, Scott Kelso; Vice. President,
Mrs. Annie Fowler; Secretary and
Treasurer, Miss Annie Franz; su-
perintendent Home Department,
Mrs. TheriOt; House to House
Visitation, Mrs. S. E. Burton; su-
perintendent Cradle and Roll, E.
A. Davis; Teachers Training,
Elementary Department, Mrs. Su-
sic Hickman, Adult Department,
Mr.. John Franz; Temperance,
Mrs. j. w. Mitchell; Executive
Committee: George knight, Mr..
Joseph Beard, Miss Amanda Case
and Scott Kelso, who after being
elected by reclamation, came for
ward and were duly installed and
received the pledges of the con-
vention by a hearty hand shake,
while the beautiful old hymn
"Blest be the Tie that Binds" was
being sung.
| The committee on resolution
presented their report which was
adopted, expressing the thanks OF
the convention to the citizens of
st. Martinville for their hospitali.
ty, to the bel pers for their assis.
lance, to the Mayor and City
Council for the boat excursion on
the Teche and to the newspapers
of the town for their courtesies.
After this the congregation
joined in singing, "God Be With
You Till We Meet Again, led by
Miss Juden, the convention sd.
journed sine die.
Thus with the flush of victory
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1907-06-15

LOST-A Gold Masonic Watch
Charm. Finder will be rewarded
by returning same to Justin G.
Daspit.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1907-06-15

A number of our people took in
the Franklin excursion last Sun
day.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1907-06-15

FOR SALE-The only good
business location on Main STR,
the Greig property at the
bargain price of $500
L. BIENVENU,
Real estate agent q.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-01-28

uncle and aunt, Mr.. and Mrs. Morris
Nodland. before returning tome.
Mr.. James Lowery n daughter
Miss Anna, of Gilman, spent Saturday
in the city.
Mr.. Chase Randall, of Clemens, spent
Friday in the city looking after bust
ness matters.
Mr.. Conrad Eurom. and son, Mr.
Charles Eurom, of Minerva, spent Fri
day in the city.
Mr. Hiram wolken anG daughter,
Miss Christina, of Dillon. spent Satur-
day in the city.
MIR and Mrs. William McLane. son
Jesse and daughter Ollie, of Minerva,
were in the city Saturday.
Mr.. w. D. Ingledue, of Minerva
sne,,t Friday in the city as the guest
of his brother, Mr.. j. L. lngledue.
Mr. f. A. Harris, of Des Moines, was
in the city Friday evening, en- route
home from a business trip to Tama.
Mrs. Will H. Muse, of Mason City
was in the city Friday evening, en-
,o,,te home from a few days visit in
Cedar Rapids.
DR.. r. j. symington. of Ackley, was
the guest of Rev. and Mrs. Merle n.
Smith over Sunday. DR.. Symlngtoh re-
.,,rnad home his morning.
Mr.. Harry East, of Parsons. Kas., ar
rived in the city Friday evening, n
will remain for a visit OF a few Gays
with his son. Mr.. Ray East.
Mr. and Mrs. f. J. Ingledue, who have
been in the city for a short Visit Win
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Evans, returned
to Minerva Saturday evening.
Mrs. Noyes Elliott, Of Gilman, who
has been visiting in the city for a rev
DAVIS with her sister, Mrs. II. G. sleg'
returned home Friday evening.
Misses May Baker and Daisy Mat
thews spent Sunday in Oskaloosa as
the guests of Miss LYDIA Kelleher, at
the home OF the latter's aunt, Mrs. ..
NJ. Richardson. Miss kelleher, who mas
been at Oskaloosa two weeks. return
ed with Miss Matthews and Miss Baker
this morning.
Mr.. Geosge j. Kitchener, Of Pasa-
dena. Cal, arrived in the city Friday.
and will remain for a visit of a month
or two with his cousins, Mr.. D.. b.
Hole and Miss Lou Hole. in this city,
and relatives at vancleve. Mr.. Mich
ener is a nephew of DR.. Kitchener. for
merly OF this city and State Center, now
Of Pasadena.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-01-28
HOGS SOARING UPWARD.
Market Has Reached a High Point
Advance of 35 Cents.

A marked advance in the price of
hogs has been the feature Of the local.
as we'll as the Chicago market today
and each of the past few days. Today
Britain & Co. We're paying as high as
81. 35 for the best grades of farm hogs,
which is an advance Of 50 cents e
a week ago. Even the second grades
are bringing as high as Sc and in some
cases a little more. The cause of the
advance is not clearly understood, as
there seems to be plenty Of hogs in
the country.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-01-28
MINERVA.

Jan. 25.-Messrs. Oliver and Warner
Nichols are confined to their home!
with illness. Miss Jennie Elliott ane
Mr.. Robert Leach are also i'll.
Mr.. and Mrs. U. Weuve and fam
lily and Miss Josie Tisles were guest!
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Charter
Wednesday,.
Miss Blanche Seager was called t.
Marshalltown as a witness in a distric'
court case.
Mr.. Frank I%ngledue was in Marshall.
town Wednesday on business.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Nichols ane
family spent Monday in Clemens with
Mrs. Nichols parents, Mr.. and Mrs
Thompson Tucker.
When Freedom from the Mountain
high,
Unfurled her Standard for all to see
These words appeared in black and
white,
Drink Rocky Mountain Tea"
Mcbride & Will Drug Company.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-01-28
Card Of Thanks.

We take this method of thanking our
relatives. friends and neighbors for
their kindness during the sickness and
death of our son and brother. Also for
the floral pieces.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. A. Mold and Family.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-01-28

We have a fine line of ladies' gun
metals. just the thing for a street boot
or school shoes; 1925 buys a school
hand sewed, heavy soled shoe at this
sale. E. G. Wallace. the shoeist.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-01-28

New silks just arrived at NJ. F. An
drews. This store has always had the
reputation of showing all the latest
weaves and designs in silks. Give us
a chance TO prove this assertion. NJ. F.
Andrews.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-01-28

A. j. Hinecker, of Hampton. spent
Saturday in the city. accompanying a
load of hogs to the Britain & Co.
yards. ~Sixty-eight head averaged 254
o0YndS
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-01-28

Mr.. John Brennan and Bert Mckay,
of Shell Rock, were in the city Satur-
day on business. Both of the young
men were members of Company b,
Forty-ninth Iowa infantry of the Span
ish-American war.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-01-28

Fifteen feet of snow is unusual in
South Dakota, and SO are the low
prices in the mammoth sale of pictures
at A. E. Wilbur & Sons. Opened to-
day and will continue all week. See
them in the window.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-01-28

DIR. Cora Williams. who returned
from Chicago a week ago after having
undergone a severe operation for gall
stones, is making a most satisfactory
recovery, and is able to be up and
about the house and lake considerable
nOuriShment.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-01-28

One yard vide bleached linens for
shirt waist suits in all prices. on sale
at Nettie I%ngledue & Co., the Up-to-
Date Dry Goods Store.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-01-28

1t isn't necessary. to live on milk.
if you have indigestion. Use Mi
ona stomach tablets and get cured. Nc
Bride & Will Drug Company sell them
under guarantee to refund the money
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-01-28

We sell safes. not the big 1,O0O-lb.
kind, but safes for home use, safes to
keep your valuable papers and valu-
able. presents, %Fireproof safes of rs.
$50, 800 and 400 lbs, 50 to s35. See
Schmidt for practical hardware.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-01-28

Mrs. N. c. Rev. of Pallabega, Ala,
who has been the guest of Miss Grace
Van Orman for a few days, left for her
home Saturday. Mrs. Rev, who was
formerly Miss LYDIA Keiter, of Grundy
Center, has been visiting at her old
home for several weeks.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-01-28

w. j. Allen. a brakeman on Iowa
Central passenger trains Nos. 3 and 4,
between this city and Peoria, is off
duty owing to an attack OF pleurisy.
Elmer Buck, of the extra list, is sub
shutting the rum.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-01-28

DR.. and Mrs. C. A. Mershon and
family. we'll known people of Liscomb.
will move to this city about March 1.
or a little later, to remain here for a
time, until DR.. Mersllon decides on a
location. DR.: Mershon recently sold
his residence in Liscomb to Mrs. Sadie
Bueghly for $500.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-01-28

We still have some rare bargains in
fine shoes and they go at $2.25
$500. $3.50 for $3.50 and s2.75 for
$500. The shoes are right and sold at
cost. E. G. Wallace, the shoeist.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-01-28

Mr.. Lawrence T. Kersey, of the Stay
ton Lyceum Bureau, Chicago, was in
the city Saturday afternoon, en- route
to his former home. New Providence.
where he will remain for a short visit
with relatives and friends.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-01-28

The j. b. Simmons book store has
received a fine line of valentines. They
are all new and beautiful and among
them many novelties.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-01-28

Mrs. Johanna Gerhart's condition
still continues to be satisfactory, ac-
cording to WORD received by A. f..
Balch from Mrs. Balch. who is with
her mother in IA Chicago hospital,
where Mrs. Gerhart underwent an
operation for glaucoma a few days
ago.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-01-28

Just received new line of silks for
waists n suits. Call and let us show
you the new things to be Worn the COM
ing season. at Nettie Ingledue & Co,
the Up-to-Date Dry Goods House.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-01-28

Mr.. and Mrs. Cady Lawrence. of I'm
Mon, We're in the city Saturday night
to witness the production The Little
Joker" and We're guests of MI, H. S.
Lawrence,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-01-28

Mr.. William Battin was able to be
down town today for the first time in
two weeks. having been confined to his
home owing to illness.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-01-28

very little change today. altho it is
thought that he is a tritle better.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-01-28

The fair of the Marshalltown band.
which continues each night this week,
opened at Finkle's hall Saturday night
with a large crowd in attendance. The
feature of the fair is the dancing each
night. the music for the program being
furnished by an orchestra of band
mber
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-01-28

The funeral of the late Frank A. Mold
was largely attended Sunday after
noon from the Swedish Lutheran
church. Rev. C. A. Lindval officiating.
The lowers We're very beautiful. many
friends sending tokens. The music for
the service was by a trio composed of
Mr.. P. E. Wanberg, Miss Ida Olson and
Miss Bessie Peterson. The pail bear
ers were Messrs. George Olson, Wal
fried Munter. Charles and Peter An
derson, j. w. Osgood and William
Langdon, and Misses Sadie Engstrom.
Ida Olson, Esther Amblad n Edith
Carlson acted as flower bearers. In
terment was in Riverside. Mr.. G. o.
Mold. q brother. of Sioux City, was in
attendance at the funeral.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-01-28

There will be no match billiard game
tonight between the K. of. P. and Elks.
as scheduled. The game will instead
be played tomorrow night. at the Elks'
rooms, when Frank Haas and John
Allgeyer will meet for the Elks and K.
of P. respectively.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-01-28

Revival meetings. under the direc-
ton of Mrs. Jessie Southwick, assisted
by Mrs. Elizabeth. Palmer and Mr.. Will
lam Hazel, will begin at the Union mis-
sion Sunday evening. February 3, and
will continue, indefinitely.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-01-28

heV. w. IT. SCOl spent SUNDAY al
Bethel Grove, where he filled his regu-
lar appointment.
-~.o---
Mr.. Samuel j.. Maurice. representing
Amelia Bingham, in The Lilac Room
spent the day in the city.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-01-28

W. B. Ramsell, an employee of the
Morrill, Packing Company. of Ottumwa,
addressed a small audience of men at
the Railroad Y. NJ. C. A. Sunday after
noon. He spoke on the subject The
Prodigal Son." During the Sunday
school hour he addressed the Brother
hood Bible class.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-01-28

Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Holmes. who
have been living in the city since last
summer. left for Los Angeles Saturday
morning. where they will make their
home. Mr.. and Mrs. Holmes have re-
Gently purchased a residence there.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-03-24
NATIONAL WEALTH.
In the Year 1904 II Was Estimated a,
sfo7. io4. fe2.sfo.

Washington. March %. - The total
estimated value Of the national wealth
In 1904 was sio7,ioi.ise,ilO, accord
Ing to the special report Just issued
by the census bureau Of wealth. debt
and taxation. which represents an IN.
crease In the four years period from
1900 TO 1904 Of slS.5SG. ss5.635. This
advance In the natAnsl wealth has no
parallel In the history OF the United
States except in the decade from 1850
10 1860. In 1850. when the first esti.
mates OF national wealth were made,
the figures were only t7.i35. 1s0.22s.
The most potent cause for the In.
crease In the nations wealth from 1900
10 1904, II Is stated. was the reaction
from the low prices OF the period OF
depression from 1893 TO 1896. The an
nuaI increase OF wealth per family
from 1890 to 1904 was siss.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-03-24

Are Too Slow.
Austin. March Estate Health or
ncer Brumby has returned from Gal
weston. where he went 70 inspect a
case supposed TO be yellow fever. The
vessel IL under quarantine. as Is also
another vessel from the same port.
DR.. Brumby declared he was more
alarmed at the rapid spread OF small.
pox in the state than this isolated case
Of yellow fever He declared that
county commissioners and health ON
GERS throughout the state are too slow
In taking steps to stop the spread Of
the disease. There are about twenty
counties now affected with smallpox
he says.
The governor signed the bill requir.
Ing commission merchants to give
bond as protection 10 fruit and truck
growers against irresponsible commits.
sion merchants when shipments are
made by such truck growers. He also
signed the bill amending the lin
crow law. so as 70 apply to street
cars and interurban lines. He also ap
proved the act 10 require state banks
10 keep on deposit certain part Of
their reserve funds to protect depos
itors.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-03-24
FORCED TO LEAVE.
"one-Armej Bill Thomason" Had Trou-
BILE az Hot Springs.

Hot Springs. March 2s.-williar
Thomson. who killed the two officers
at Fort Worth. was In trouble here
about year ago. and was forced "a
leave the city. He was considered a
desperate character. and only one Of
ficer OF the police force volunteered
10 arrest him. Tomlinson was his
right name, but because OF n disagree
ment with one OF his relatives. who
was an officer. changed Il to Thoma.
son. and Is known among the gam
bling fraternity all over the country
as "one-Armed Bill" Thomson.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-03-24
NO MULTIPLICATION.
Democratic Party In Louisville Elec
ton Result 10 Sustained.

Louisville. KY. March %. = Judges
Miller and Kirby handed down a de
cision In the contested Louisville city
election cases. sustaining the Demo
cratic party and refusing to nHllify
the 1905 election. by which p. c. Barth
was chosen mayor. except In few
unimportant races, involving only mag.
istrates and constables. The court
holds fraud was practiced at Louis.
Vile In the election of 1905. but not
sufficient TO invalidate the election.
All pleas OF the fusionists In the prin.
cipal races are oyerruled. An appeal
will be taken TO the state court OF ap
peals.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-03-24
PRESIDENT ARRESTED.
Head Of Bank Is Accused Of the Muir
der OF the Cashier.

Hattlesburg Miss. March 23.--Jo
seph Pettus. president OF the People,
bank. a negro institution OF this city
was arrested charged with the murder
OF Edward Howell. cashier OF the
bank. who was wsylaid and shot &c
death on the night OF March 10. Pet
tus and Howell were the only persons
who knew the combination OF the bank
vault. After the murder the vault was
opened and several notes Pettus owed
the bank and $4,000 In cash. II Is al.
legged. were taken out Pettus Is also
charged with grand larceny. Pettus
Is leader here among the negroes.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-03-24

Portsmouth. Eng. March %. = In.
quiries made here confirmed the state
ment telegraphed from Washington 20
the American consular agent here.
John Main. and local police are In re.
ceipt OF information which they hope
may lead to the recovery OF the kid.
mapped four-yoar-old son OF DIR. Hor.
ace N. Marvin Of Kits Hammock
Del