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Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-03-19
JURY SAYS'"N0T GUILTY"
Buchanan Lose Case Against Cong
don and HOLMAN.
SUED FOR $4,000 DAMAGES
Plaintiff Alleged Defamation of
Character Because Defendr-t }
Charged Him With Steal, Fifty
Cents.

After being out less than half
an hour, a jury in the Corporation
Court yesterday afternoon returned
Il verdict of mot guilty" in the case
OF w. Il. Buchanan against Congdon
and Holman. This case was taken
up Saturday ana the argument was
concluded about 5 O'Clock in the
AFTERNOON yesterday.
The plaintiff sued to recover So
600 damages for alleged defamation
of Siaracter. The case was trans.
ferred from tho Circuit Court OF
Elizabeth CITY county to the Cor
poration Court of this city by agree.
mcnt OF Counsel
Mir. Buchanan was employed aIs
a drug clerk in pharmacy con
ductcd by the defendants In Phoe.
bus. Mr.. Congdon had him arrested
on Il warrant charging him with
the larceny OF 80 cents. The case
was dismissed and then Mr.. Buchnn-
cill sued for damages.
Messrs II. M Lett. OF this city,
ana b. a. Lewis. of Hampton, were
counsel for the defense Messrs
70. Aylett As!,by, of this city and +.
s. Collier, of Hampton, represented
the plaintiff.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-03-19
REACHED HIM IN TIME
TO SAY LAST GOODBYE
Miss Sadie Yos. Called to Rlchn = /
by Fatal illness Of Her
Fiance.

Miss Sadie Yost and her sister,
Miss Pearl, left Sunday afternoon for
Richmond, where they were called by
the illness of Mr.. Harry H. Rogers,
of Denver, Col, to whom Miss Sadie
was engaged to be married, anu who
was on his way to this city when he
was stricken by illness in Richmond
Wednesday, When the young ladies
arrived in Richmond they founl Rog-
ers In critical condition. brain synlp
toms having set it, and just after mid
night Sunday he passed away.
Young Rogers father has been not.
flied and Miss Yost is waiting in
Richmond for instructions as to the
disposition of the body.
Miss Yosts family originally car.e
from Denver, but they have live1
here for number of years. Last year
Miss Yost and her mother spent some
time in Denver and while there the
young lady met and became engaged
to Rogers, who was employed as night
tickt agent at the Denver union sta
ton
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-03-19
.SCALY SORES AS
BIG AS PENNIES
Covered Whole Head and Neck After
/, an Attack Of Measles Hair All
Game Out = Doctors Treatment
HadNo Effect Suffered 6 Months
& CURED IN 3 WEEKS.BY
CuIlCURA COSTING $3.50

After having the measles my whole
s s,eaa ana neck were covered with scaly
We're Just as thick as they could be. Nv
mar oil came out. let the trouble rui,
along, taking the doctors blood rem
eoies and rubbing on salve, but it did
not seem to get any better. 1t STAYED
That way for about six months: then 1
gs ot g set of the Cuticura Remedies.
siiTSer IN ABOUT week noticed a big
wen entirely and I have not had the
trouble any more, and as this WINS seven
years ago, consider myself cured.
used one bottle of Cuticura Resolvent
one DON OF Cuticura Ointment, and two
CAKES CAKES Of Guticura Soap. think it n
splendid medicine, and recommend It
%%iiihe inV ! can. Mrs. Henry Porter.
albion Neb., Aug. 25, 10O6."
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-03-19
DROWNED OFF THE
STEAMER ENDEAvOR
Man Fell Overheard In Roads While
Returning From seWa|rs
Point.
NAY HAVE Been JOHN LYONS
Employc of shipyard Who Lived at
$500 Huntington Avenue Went to
Exposition Grounds Sunday After,
noon and Has Not Been seen
Here Since.

Missing from This home s.ncc
Sunday afternoon, when The left for
n trip 10 the jamestown Exposition
grounds. John Lyons, an cmploye of
tho shipyard, Is believed to have
been drowned off the steamer En
deavor IN Hampton Reads.
When the Endeavor reached Ivy
iavenuc pier from Sewall's Point late
Sunday afternoon, II was reported
that II man had fallen overheard
while Tho steamer was on her way
over. No ono had recognized the
qinan and no "details of tho accident
could be learned
Lyons lived at THE home of Mr.
j. ]. McKeon. $500 Huntington
avenue. lIc did not return home
Sunday night and when MIR. McKeon
began to make inquiries yesterday
he was convinced that Lyons was
tho man who had fallen overheard
from tho Endelvor.
The body CT tho drowned man
has not been recovered.
l.yona was "a years old and came
nero from Baltimore some time
vgo.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-03-19
EAST END CHRISTIAN
CHURCH IS DEDICATED
Serman Preached by Rev. N. G.
Newman, the First Pastor
Some Statistics.

East Nnd Christian Church, the
church OF that denomination In the
city, held dedloatory services yes.
teNay, Rev. N. G. Newman, a
former pastor preaching the dcdi-
catory sermon. The congregation
WAS large, the day beautiful. and
uhe services inspiring. Rev. Mr..
1NewmaIn was at his best and preach
cd an excellent sermon.
During the opening services tho
pastor read short historian
skoah of the church, from which
the following is cleaned:
Bast End Christian Church was
ORGANIZED November 81, 1901, by
Rev. N. G. Newman at meeting
hed In Watkins Hall corner os
chestnut avenue and Twenty sixtn
street, with 40 charter members.
ME initiative step was taken by Rev.
w. 9. Wicker and MIR. ] j. Baker
nhring August of same year in the
Hrranization of Sunday school. On
October 2, 1902, under .aac leader.
ship OF pastor Newman work WAS
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-03-19
THE POWER OF STEAM.
Many Idsy See But It Takes Gcn,us =,
Rea1Ixe.

When james Watt saw Tho s,oo -,
causing the kettle lid to iumn IN and
down he said There must he nono,. ~,
that steam that 1t can lift such G.
There was.
Millions p.lor to him had seen tbe
same phenomenon and regarded IL "a
an unexplained mystery.
recent scientific research has mr.. TO
ing anser on the cause" of Dandruff, FAIL
,ns HAIR. and consequent Badness and
mas unearthed n tiny germ which cats
inc nte from the roots OF human hair
Msworos Herpicide dcstroya This
germ and consequently restcrns The
halr TO Its natural state. '''
Sold by leading druggist, ~
stamps for sample to The Aerpicide ~ al
Detroit, Mich. A-''p 'e4u1 CO..
Two sizos-50c and s1.0O.
ALIENS DRUG STORE, SPECIAL
AGENTS.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-03-19
Gasoline Stove Explodes.

The explosion of gasoline stove
caused slight blaze at 100 Twenty
t,!Mth street about 2 o'clock yester-
Nay afternoon. An alarm was
turned I'M and the Central Fire
Company responded, the iiremen ex,
,ingmshtag tae flames before any
material damage was done.
Exports for London.
me British steamer Mariana ar
rived at London frcm Newport
News Sunday with full cargo of
exports loaded here. The vessel will
go.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-03-19
WILL MAKE SECOND
PAYMENT ON BREWERY
Officers of Newly Organized Company
Arrive in City from New
York,

Messrs. Samuel SWEET, j. j. Fitger.
AID, Max Sonthal and Jarvis Smith,
OFFICERS OF the newly organized Old
dominion Brewing and Ice Corpora.
ton, arrived in the city yesterday
from New York.
1t is understood that second pay.
ment OF $4,000 on the brewery is to
lie made today.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-03-19
New Jersey Puts 10 Sea

The now United States battle
ship New Jersey. which has been
IN Hampton Roads for several days,
pr. 10 sea Sunday for her final
lorty'eiNM hour endurance trial.
This will be the final test to which
tho big ship is to he subjected and
n 1T is successful she will sail for
the tropics TO join Admiral Evans
heot the latter parr of his week
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-03-19
Ladies' Auxiliary.

The j aides Auxiliary OF the Young
Mems Christian Association Wi
mold ah Important meeting at the
association building at 10 O'Clock
uais morning. All members are re.
quested to be present.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-03-19

Many business men are shortsight.
ed IN not looking into things. They
are daily losing money by not adopt
ing the great Hollister Rocky Noun
tam Tea system. Makes them well
and keeps them well. 35 cents. j. c.
GORSuCH & co.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-03-19

NELMs 6 CO.. Inc, Real Estate
insurance, Rents, Loans. etc. No. 25l7
washington Avenue, Newport News.
va 3.2.3I
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-03-19
USED KNIFE IN FIGHT.
DOC" Pleasant Jailed for Cutting
Another Neuro

DUO FTCdSdHt JdIIed TOT Cutting
Another Negro.
Doc" Pleasant, 4 negro well
known to the local police, was ar
rested by Offers Price and Messick
At Jefferson avenue and Twenty
third street Sunday on the charge
of fcloniously cutting Richard Har-
lis, another negro. Tho cutting
occurred in Rockets Saturday night,
Pleasant, it is alleged, mfllcting an
ugly wound in Harris back with a
large pocket knife.
In The police court yesterday
morning Justice Brown continued
tho case until this morning.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-03-19

VIII exchange a nice dwelling for
:, good farm. Address p. o. Box IA,
Newport News, Va. 3.17.at
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-03-19
A stock Opera Company.

~ ShOSh opCTa company.
Manager Booker, of the Academy of
Music, has closed contract for n
stock light opera company, which
Will be at the Academy from May 90
until far into the summer, and prob
ably throughout the jamestown EXPO
sition.
Manager Shaw, who is a represen-
tative of Henry w. Savage, the great
est American producer and manager
of musical shows, and it is said that
the stock company will be composed
entirely of people now playing with
"The Prince of Pilsen" and "Wood-
land" companies. Nearly all of the
chorus girls used in the Song of the
Cities" by the company which pre-
scented THE Prince of Pilsen" here
this season, have been engaged for
the stock period.
An artist will come here from New
York to repaint the house scenery
and arrangements are being made for
drawing upon Mr.. Savage for scenery
and costumes.
Many popular light operas vii, be
produced by the company during the
engagement.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-03-19
' FACIAL HUMORS
Acne, Eczema, Ringworm
Speedily Cured by
Cuticura.
Warm baths with Cuticura soan md
gentle applications of Cmtin,nn ~ H.i'


IN II, cnt, tho great
Skin Cure. speedily
cure, in the majority
OF cases, torturing,
disfiguring facial
and other humors
of infants, children,
ana adults when
seemingly incurable
by all other reme-
dies. N o other
tTonfnoapt ~
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-03-19

SO sweet. and SO speedily effeetivee uSt o,..
preserving, purifying, and beautifv;na
me skin, scalp, hair, and hands, as we'll
as ior all the purposes OF the toilet. bntb
ano nursery. Guaranteed absolutely pIIre
ana 40 may be used from the hour of birth.
ry complete External and Internal Treatment n,
SSnslss o. Gntsura Soap 2cJ Cleanse the SKIN
Ssitsiirs Rn.nti,cntt i5ucl 70 Heal the Skin and
sd fs p 2s Per yai q Purify tho SIooap
Cnrp:., Sole Pops. Bost0n, Mass US u Nhein'
+ ~ Naiied Free. How TO Cure Skin Humora.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-03-19
. q . 90 80
~ THEATRICAL M
o666H. 80 oor

"Sho s::zn of the Cross" Wilson
Barretcs successful religious and
historical drama enters On its fifth
season of success in America, anu
under the management of Mr.. r..
G. Crarein, will be given at the
Academy of Music on Thursday
matinee and night.
THE Sign of the Cross" since its
original remarkable run of over two
years at the Lyric Theatre, London.
has been played in almost every
quarter of the globe. 1t is still in
Eng ,sch, as in tlis country, one
of the strongest of contemporary
Attractions.
The company of twenty-five able
players will appear on the scene
surroundings of the original London
production of The Sign OF the
Cross
The sale seats commences at the
box Office this morning at . O'Clock;
prices 20, so, 10 cents ana s1.OO.
with n special ladies ard children
bargain matinee at % and 30 cents.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-02-14
CRAzED BY DRUGS.

Officers were called to Df. Dur
lanes Office on Choctaw avenue last
night, the doctor being on a rampage
from the effect Of drugs. He had a
piece Of gas pipe and was breaking
up everything in the house. When
the officers came he declared he had
just killed two men. After spending
the night in Jail he was released.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-02-14

A favorite prescription for rheu
matism and one that cures the
greatest percentage of cases is
Drippen's Compound It can be Sc.
cured at w. Fl. Rrannan's Drug
Store.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-02-14

Chas. A. Bryan and John II. Pit
man Of Plattsburg, Mo-, are in the
city on a prospecting trip. They are
old friends Of Dennis O'Brien.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-02-14

Chickasha Suit and Skirt Co.
ladies skirts and gents suits clean
ed and pressed. work guarnteed.
Io7 3rd street phone I95.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-02-14

Ladies Souvenir day
every Fri 1ay at the
Radieum.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-02-14

Dr.. Leeds returned from Fort
Worth last night. He reports that
Mrs. Leeds, who has been in the hos
pital there, is improving.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-02-14

Valentine Social everyone bring
valeniiner. Special features for
entertaining Thursday evening
Feb. 4iin connection with the ltdie
kitchen shower al Meothi,t churah
No charges, everyone lnviredI
Raj D,etzAI,s cram hread
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-02-14

Mrs. Willis is On the sick list this
week.
Mr.. Watkins returned home last
Monday night.
Mr.. Ralph Bloss spent Sunday with /
home folks also.
Mrs. D. D. Bowersox is expected
nome Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Writ Bloss are visit
ing home folks this week.
Miss Ella, Nellie and Mr.. Clarence
West spent Sunday with home folks.
Miss Marie Simpson was the able
leader Of our Endeavor Sunday night.
Mr.. and Mrs. Stearn Helm spent
Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. D. n
CHM.
Mrs. Watkins and daughter, Lizzie
spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. Ma,
lone.
Misses Wilm end Minnie Helm
spsnt Sunday with their relations in
Cement.
This has been fine weather for the
farmers who are preparing for their
spring work.
Mrs. Kate Thomas Of Chiekasha
spent Saturday and Sunday with
Mrs. Simpson and family.
Mr.. Reamy and ramiiy spent Sun
day Afternoon with their daughter,
Mrs. Frank Washum.
Mr.. J. n. Bowersox and Miss Mar
garet Simpson spent Sunday evening
with Mrs. Wells.
Miss Fac CHM, Mr.. Elzzie Sumner
and Mr.. Frank Harris spent Sun
day with Miss cleda Bowersox.
Misses Ethel and Esther Groomer,
Mr. Stearn, Jr., and Roe Helm spent
Sunday with Flossie and Zoe CHM.
Mr. and Mrs. Sam Heffner we're
Banner visitors Sunday night and
their many friends were glad to see
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-02-14

Just try Meals Market, corner of
9th and chickasna, for the terde-
iest meats, fresh eggs. good butirr
etc
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-02-14

Let Dietzel make your cream and
cake for your entertainment
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-02-14

Come to The a. o y. W. Hall
Thursday night and find your VAL.
entiue.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-02-14
The Big Racket Store
for bargains 322
Chickasha Ave.

Jonas Cook the real estate man sold
the west half of the Ed Johns block
to Good & Co.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-02-14
SNOW BIRDS

You vii find that
gas is the cheapest.
and best for cooking.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-02-14

Attention is called to the "home
trade article on another page Of this
paper.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-02-14

A. B. Cochran & Co. haye move
ed their Office, they are now locat-
ed over Hoveys old stand on Chick
asha, ave.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-02-14

Mr. Forarre and Hiss Clay Of 221
Srd street are wishing in Rush
Springs.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-02-14

The postofIice force had rush Of
Valentine business today. Nearly
everybody got 'em.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-02-14

Mr.. S. Downing, 219 Colorado ave
nue. has been quite sick for two
weeks. ef
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-02-14

Don't miss the Valentine Social
Thursday at the A. Q. U. W.Hall.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-02-14

Come to DietzeIs and enjoy your
sell.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-02-14

Valentine parties win be numerous
this evening. There viii be entertain
ment for everybody.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-02-14

Val ntines Tor the young ladies,
nothing more acceptablethan bex
of those iovelv flowers ~ 'he Chick
a ha Green House. Phone 4s.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-02-14

Angel food cake At Dietzsls.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-02-14

Mr.. Ralph BIoss spent Sunday with
home folks also,
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-02-14

Mr. Watkins returned home last
Monday night.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-02-14

Mrs. Willis is on the sick list this
week.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-02-14

Nj. and MIS-. Sam Hcfnar we're
Banner visitors Sunday night and
their many friends were glad to see
them back.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-02-14

Eal DletzeIs cram bread.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-02-14

J.c. Neal keeps fresh oysters in
bulk all the time.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-02-14
~ THE CITY IN BRIEF ~

Hot chocolate at Dietzel ).
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-02-14
The Wizard is it.

The Wizard is COM
ing.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-02-14

Mrs. D. D. Bowersox is expected
nome Saturday.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-02-14

DR.. Penquite made a trip to Ce-
ment last night.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-02-14

Misses Ethel and Esther Groomer,
Mr. Stearn, Jr, and Roe Helm spent
Sunday with Flossie and Zoe CHM.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-02-14

Mr. and Mrs. Writ Bloss are visit
ing home folks this week.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-02-14

Miss Ella, Nellie and Mr.. Clarence
West spent Sunday with home folks.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-02-14
The Wizard is great.
Fine candies al Dietzel's.

Lawrence Mills has been in Tulsa
On Legal business the past two days.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-02-14

Mr.. and Mrs. Stearn Helm spent
Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. D. N
CHM.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-02-14

Miss Marie Simpson was the able
leader Of our Endeavor Sunday night.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-02-14
Watch for the Wizard.

Deputy Burke returned from Ard
more last night.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-02-14

Mrs. Watkins and daughter, Lizzie
spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. Ma,
lone.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-02-14

Misses Willie end Minnie Helm
spsnt Sunday with their relations in
Cement.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-02-14

Try DieIzel' $ bakery goods.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-02-14

Store
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-19
BijOu Matinee Today 15-2S-35. The Sweetest Girl In Dixie.
A CLUB AT BREwToN.
Business Men Organize and Elect 0G
 acefs.

Business Men Organize and Elect 0e-
 scers.
 Brewton, Jan. 1S.-(Special )-The Commercial Club of Brewton Is now thoroughly organized and ready for business. The following officers will serve until the regular election in April: ]. W. Adams. President: E. M Love lace. W. T. Neal and !. E. Finlay, Vice Presidents; J. T. Boyd, Secretary R. F. Park. Treasurer: James SowelI, J. M Davidson. w. G.. Martin, w. J. Wood w. D. Sowell, Board of Direc- tors.
 A constitution and bylaws have been adopted, and will be printed in pamph- let form at an early date. The mem- bershir fee has been placed at $2 and the monthly dues at 5G cents for the present There Is now a membership of about twenty. which is being aug mented all the time.
 At 12 o'clock last night the fire de- partment was called to the old negro Zion Methodist Church at the foot of East Mildred Street. The fire had gain ed such headway before the arrival of the department that their attention was directed to saving adjoining property and confining the fire to the one house which they did. No doubt the fire was the work of an incendiary, as the building had not been used for some
 
 a church In different portion of town 1 Henry Longmire, the negro drayman who was shot twice in the wrist whil, engaged In q pistol duel at the depot several days ago. died last night ui tetanus Tongmire was down town IT the afternoon and soon after return, ing home was stricken, death resultinl l few hours later. Lack of attention to the wound is thought to have beer , the cause of the attack of lockjaw 1 The Commissioners Court, in sessior [ this week. ordered an election to bC held fo" the purpose of submitting tC the people of the county the proposl tion of Issuing $50.0OO of bonds fol i building and maintaining public high ways in the county. This action or the part of the Commissioners wa! ! taken as a result of the good road! meeting held here recently by citizens ! Of different parts of the county, anC i which meeting declared in favor of is suing bonds for that purpose.
 Mrs. W. r. Wilson Is dangerousl! 1 i'll of typhoid fever at her home oi Evergreen Street, and her life has beei despaired of for several days. She | reported somewhat improved today. trained nurse from Montgomery Is il | attendance upon her.
 | Rev. c. P. Mall. who has resided il i Brewton for a number of years, has ac 1 cepted a call to the passionate of tn Cniversalist Church in Pensacola, an will remove to that city with his fam l fly at an early date,