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Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1907-05-18

On last Monday afternoon, at the
home of Mrs, Morrison in Charleston,
Mrs Morrison and NJ SIS Yenney gave
La shower party complimentary TO
Miss Esther Doege, whose marriage
| to Mr.. w. A. Elliot occurred on last
/ Wednesday evening" The decorations
for the afternoon were all in white,
large white bell being suspended from
! the ceiling concealing a well-filled
box of beaut ful linen which, at
propitious moment was showered
upon the bride to be. Added to this
yeritable shower from the wedding
bell, linen came from every direction
being thrown by the assembled
guests Most dainty and beautiful re-
freshments were served. The after
noon was spent in the preparation OF
towels IN which the stitches told OF
the interest and well-wishes OF the
MANY friends. During the afternoon
delightful music was furnished. A
song by Miss Doege and her sister,
Mrs. Bursell, was especially beauti-
full. The guests present were Mes
danes Glidden, Hudson, Jones, Herr
!, tage, Bass, Farmer, Fred Hinkley
Kimball, Ransom. Norman, Clemen'
son. Shelton, Allen Ransom, Yount
Powell, Fair, Bursell, Clear. Wolfien
Coldren. Harwick. Claypool, Ander
son, Farnsworth, Provins, SweaFen-
gen and Misses, Proyins and Doege.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1907-05-18

on last Tuesday. at her home In
Charleston. MRS. s. d. HOLSTER was
hostess at . beautiful luncheon in
honor Of her sister. Mrs. Cogwell Of
Continued on Page six.)
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1907-05-18
re rsonality and as one possessing o
voice of unusual qualities.

The annual outing excursion of the
Normal faculty, students and their
friends was observed in the picnic
party that went up Snake river FRI
day to Captain Johns creek. The day
was d delightful one, and the party
in happy accord with the day. There
was music aboard the boat and dan
cling and card parties were adjuncts
TO the general good time that pre-
vailed. On reaching their destina-
ton the excursionists separated into
groups and had delightful dinner par
ties and spent the day fishing o.
prospecting for pleasure in othel
fields. Many Of the smaller partie
took dinner near the steen home
and were hospitality entertained b.
the accommodations prepared by Mrs
Steen.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1907-05-18

Mr.. ana Mrs. A. B. Heiskell. Misses
0enevieve ana Norma volimer. Mr..
Dennison and Mr.. Cooke made up a
picnic party enjoying q delightful day
on Asotin creek on Thursday.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1907-05-18

On Thursday pink and white
luncheon was most graciously pre-
sidedsover at the home of Mrs. e. t.
Watson in Charleston by Mrs. Watson,
Mrs Moore and Mrs. DR. Ransom.
Pink and white roses and carnations
! were in artistic decorations for both
the house and table. and the color
scheme was PRETTY carried out
through the luncheon. Those honor
ed with invitations to this. pretty
luncheon, also given in honor of Mrs
Glidden, were Mesdames Ransom
Allen. Ransom, Ralston. yolimer
Moore, Schermerhorn, KfmbaR. Wat
/ son, Baughman, Anderson. Peasley
and Mrs. Glidden. AT o'clock Of the
came afternoon, at the home of Mrs
Or. Ransom, the same ladies enter
tanned with progressive whist in hon
or Mrs. Glitden. Here also pink ant
white was the color scheme in deco
rstions. The ladies entertained wer
Mesdames Leeper. ]. p. Vollmer
shaft, Frank Kettenbach. H. A. Bar
rett, Kjos of Lewiston and Mesdame
Libby, Kmball, Mcneil, Hollistei
Dwyer, Norman Allen Ransom
King. Anderson, Ralston Vollmer an
Misses Zelle Provins and zuriel LIB!
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1907-05-18

Mrs. John p. vollmer and Mrs. A.
A. Perkins took advantage of the Nor
NAL excursion up Snake river yes
terday and spent the day with Mrs
Richard steen.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1907-03-09
A Verdict Of Not Guilty.
StTotfier Brothers Brothers Released
Announcement of Verdict
the Signal for Outburst of
Approval.

Culpepper, Va, Mar. 7.-Af
ter being out an hour and a half
the jury in the case of James and
Philip F. Strother, on trial for
the murder of William F. By
waters, returned a verdict of not
guilty at 11:10 a. m.
The announcement was the
signal for an outburst of approval
which Judge Harrisoo quickly
silenced. The effect of the ver-
dict, however, was instantaneous.
James Strother reached for the
hand Of Mr.. Moore, one of his
counsel, and Philip was quickly
surrounded by the friends who
have stood by the brothers since
the opening OF the trial. Mrs.
James Strother, overcome by emo
ton, fell forward into her hus.
bands arms, ,sotb bing and exclaim
ing her thanks.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1907-03-09
Entered Upon His Reward.
MIR. John M. Nelson at the
Advanced Age of Ninety
Years Has Passed to the
Great Beyond.

Mr.. John M. Nelson, perhaps
the Oldest man in the county, has
been gathered to his fathers -
His death occurred at his home
In the Unity section, on Tuesday
last, March, 5. 1907, of dropsv
He had passed more than four
score years and ten on earth,
having been born Nov. 5, 1916.
The greater part of his life was
spent In the vicinity where be
died, in the avocation of farm.
ing. He was a quie',peaceable,
law abiding christian citizen, and
his passing away closes the ca.
reer of man whose exemplary
life will leaveits impress upon his
community. For years he was
an Elder in Unity A. r. 2.
CHURCH.
He served in the Confederate
army and was faithful in the
discharge of his duties as sol
dier. Two sons, Messrs. Abel
and John T. Nelson, and two
daughters, Mrs. j 0. p. Neill
and Miss Annie Nelson, survive
him. Funeral was conducted by
Rev. j. M. White aud the inter-
ment took place at Shiloh ceme-
terry on Thursday at his wife's
side, she having preceded him
to the grave about ten years.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1907-03-09
Negro Girl Badly Burned.

The 11-year old daughter of
Lewis Potts, colored, on Mr.. w.
>. Cunningham's plantation west
OF town, was seriously burned
last Monday. She was mending
up the fire when her dress caught.
and before her father, who was in
the yard aud ran meeting her as
she jumped out of the door, could
extinguish the flames half her
clothing was burned off. One
side of her body, neck and head
were badly burned. DIR. Brown
is attending her and now thinks
she will recover from the ipju.
ries.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1907-03-09
Funderburk COMPANY

BEFORE buying or selling a farm
or any property, write The arolina
Realty Il Trust Company, Bishopville,
-. =. 2-l3-tf.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1907-03-09

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case of Catarrh that cannot be cur
ed by Halls Catarrh Cure.
+. j. CHENEY IL CO.. Toledo. O.
We. the undersigned. have known F j.
Cheeny tor the last lE years, and believe
him perfectly honorable in all business
tran sactions and financially able to carry
out any obligatiors made by his firm.
Walding. Kinnan Il Marvin,
Wholesale Drug lists, Toledo. o
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally,
acting din o ,tly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system. Testimonials sent
free. Price rs cents per bottle. Sold by
all druggists.
Take Halls Family Pills for consti pa.
ton.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1907-03-09
DEATH of Mrs. THOMPSON.

Mrs. Martha Thompson, widow
of the late Eli Thompson, and
mother of Mrs j. F. King of this
place, died at her home near
Edgemoor, in Chester county i.
Wednesday after a protracled
illness, and her remains were
brought here Thursday and taken
to New Hope church and inferred
by the side of her husband's.-
Mrs. Thompson had lived in this
county all her life until the early
part Of this year when she moved
over into Chester county. She
was about so years Of age and
leaves eight children surviving
her.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1907-03-09

Mrs. Leroy Springs, whose
condition was considered quite
serious few days ago, was re-
ported as resting comfortably yes
terday, and her physician at the
hospital in Baltimore where she
has been for some weeks, express
ed themselves as hopeful that
the crises had passed.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1907-03-09
Gaze Their Friends q Surprise.

""0o A"c" HFtOStoS u oUTDTtSSs
Mr.. S. S. Perkins and Miss
Maggie Pardue were married
Thursday evening at o'clock by
Rev. Chalmers Fraser. ID. D..
1t was quite surprise for they
bad confided the secret to only
few of their closest friends.
They were married at the Pres
byterian manse.
Mr.. and Mrs. Perkins left yes
terday morning for Oakland Fla,
where they will spend week or
so at the home of the groom's
parents when they will go 10
Southern Florida where Mr.. Per.
kins will engage in the mercan-
tile business.
The bride is a daughter of Mr.
III. b. Pardue, AMI is an attrac-
tive and accomplished young lady
and is quite popular with her
numerous friends. The groom
is an exceptionally fine young
man and during his residence oi
nearly year here has made
many friends. They Will have
the best wishes of the entire com
munity.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1907-03-09
A Pan of ashes Starts a Fire.

The dwelling on the plantation
OF Mr.. w. j. Cunningham west
of town, occupied by our general
bachelor friend, Mr.. Roy Gun
ningham, came near going up in
smoke Monday. A pan of ashes
had been left in the cook room
from which the floor caught afire.
When di scovered the blaze had
ran up the wall and was burning
the ceiling and large hole had
been burned through the floor. a
few minutes more and it would
have been impossible 10 have ex-
tinguish I'd her fire.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1907-03-09
Bridge to Let.

The County Board of Commissions
ers OF Lancaster and York counties
Will award TO the lowest responsible
bidder, March goth, 1907, at III O'Clock
a. m. at the bridge site, the contract
TO build a steel bridge across Big
Sugar creek near Fort Mill, =. C. The
right to reject any or all bids is re-
served. l.. J. Perry,
Supervisor Lancaster co.
Il. w. Boyd,
Supervisor York Co,
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1907-03-09
Dissolution Notice.

Notice is hereby given that S. 5.
Perkins has dissolved connection
with the A. j. Broom CO., having
sold his interest to the firm. All claims
against the company will be settled
by the A j. Broom Co., and all per-
sons indebted to the firm will pay the
same to the A j Broom Co
=. ). Perkins.
A. j Broom Co.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1907-03-09

The Township and special
assessors were busy Tuesday and
Wednesday equalizing the re-
turns of property in their res.
pective townships. The county
board will meet next Tuesday in
the Auditors office.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1907-03-09
Business Notices.

notice. hereby forbid any and all
persons from employing John cunning
ham, COL, as he is under contract TO me.
w. j. Bailey, Jr.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1907-03-09
County Physician Elected.

AT the meeting of the Board
OF Commissioners this week DR..
II u. Elliott was elected coun. /.
ty physician for the present
year.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1907-03-09
LOCAL DOTS

market yesterday.
See adv. of Jas. Il. Hunter.
Livery and Feed Stables.
Born, March 4, 1907, to Mr..
and Mrs. w. E. Drepnan, a
son.
Miss Minnie Pardue has ac-
cepted a position with the A. j.
Broom Co.
Mr.. j. M. Ferguson moved
into his new cottage, on French
Street, this week.
Miss Lessie johnson has re-
turned home from an extended
visit to relatives at Kershaw.
Mrs. l.. j. brennan, of Rock
Hill, is visiting her son, w. r.
brennan.
Hon. Geo. w. Jones went
to kershaw yesterday in the in
terest of the Southern Cotton
Association.
The wife of Jasper Cunning
ham, a we'll to do and respected
colored citizen of the countv
died Tuesday.
Mr.. Ira b. Gardner, teacher
of the Gills Creek school, and
Miss Mamie Sullivan are visiting
relatives in the Newcut section.
The railroad commissioners
were in Kershaw and Heath
Springs yesterday to hear com
plants in regard to the depots
at those points.
MIR. S. S. Perkins has sold his
interest in the A. j. Broom Co..
to the other mem bers of the firm
who will continue the business
at the old stand.
Married, Sunday, Feb. 8,
1907, by Notary Public w. f.
Estridge, Mr. William d. Faile
and Miss Letha Falkenberry, all
OF Flat Greek township.
Court will convene here
Monday. Judge Dantzler will
preside, and jurors and witness.
es will do we'll to report prompt
ly at the appointed hour.
The ladies of the Baptist
church will serve dinner Monday
and Tuesday in the Davis corn
or store-room. Oysters Tuesday
and Wednesday. Dinner 25 cts.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. E. Taylor,
of Lancaster, were here the past
week on a visit to the latter's
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. A. A.
Bradford, Sr. Fort Mill Times.
York and Lancaster coun-
ties will erect an iron bridge over
Sugar creek. The contract will be
let the goth instant by supervi-
sors Boyd, of York, and Perry, of
Lancaster.
We are requested by the
county Supervisor to say that
any vacancies in the overseers
OF roads will be promptly filled
by the board, on application being
made TO it.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1907-03-09

FOR SALE-FlorodOra Long staple
Cotton seed. Cotton sells at zoe. ib.
Price 81 co bushel, or 75c. bnshel in 25
oushel lots, Mt gin house. Seed can be
had at Heath Jones Co., arnes Bros,
and w. b. Culp's, Lancaster; Mobley
Bros. q o.. Heath springs, SC. Ad-
dress K j McIlwain, Lancaster. X.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1907-03-09
We Are Not Crushed

nor running CRUSH SALE will forfeit S1OO for anv
until withdrawn IS p
$500 Oyercoats at 298 5O Overcoats 498 1000 Over
coats 75O. ' ~ w.
Mems Suits from 1893 to the best in stock 800.
54nch Broadcloth sold at LOO and yard now S5c yd
Wide Iaifeta Silk black and coors at 81 cents yard
54-nch Ladies' Cloth AZ 12 cents yard.
20 pieces F. Ginghams and Lnen-nsh Chambravs Oc
Solid case Cotton Blankets at 63c, SOC and %
Only six of our 600 Wool Blankets left close pair
Mems Odd Pants from rs cents to 349 pair
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1907-03-09
500 ForbuSh Shoes at 3.48

$3.50 Krippendof Shoes at 299
Ladies Fine Shoes at rs cents pair and up.
1000 yards heaviest weight Sheetng at 6 cents ward
2OOO yards &c Plads at cents yard
Job lot Mems Fine 200 and $50 Fur Hats at 14S
Big lot Laces nsertings and Embroideres old prices
Get our prices before make your purchases garan
zee to save you money.
Yours for business
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-02
new RULES OUT FOR
CHESS TOURNEY NOW

CanrbDidge in the proportion OF two each,
these to be annually elected. These trus-
tees will receive the trophy whenever
won by the representatives OF their coun-
try and dispose OF Il I'm accordance with
the regulations The American members
will he limited to the alumni of Colum-
bia, Harvard. Yale and Princeton. The
board will further have entire control OF
the management OF the matches and have
power to select the players. Any player
attending any recognized university in
the United States, England Scotland,
will be eligible for the match. The only
not eligible beyond seven years after ma
circulation.
In the past, players have been furnished
by the challenging colleges only. Chal-
lenges must be issued before Jan. 10 of
each year. In case OF a tie match each
country will be entitled 10 the trophy for
six months. Where a challenge is issued,
but not accepted, or II a challenge Is ac-
Cepted, and no match played. the side
challenging will be considered the win
ner and the custodian of the trophy. III
no challenge is issued in three successive
gears, the trophy will revert 10 the donor
or his heirs.
Any college club desiring the custody
of the trophy must file a satisfactory
bond with the trustees. In the event OF
controversies arising, each side will ap-
point a member OF a committee of arbi-
tration and these two select the third,
and the decision of this committee shall
be final
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-02
RAILROAD AGENT
BEATS OFF ROBBERS

York Neb.. Jan &C, c. Morris, nieht
agent for tho Chicago. Burlington and
quincy railroad. grappled with swo mask
cd robbers and beat them orf early yes
terday one robber stood guard over Nor
ris. while the other rihed the cash drawer.
GrabhinE nre shovel. Morris struck
his guard stunning blow rendering him
senseleis. Then he grappled with the rob
Der az The drawer, who had his hands
fun OF money They fought their way 90
the platform and were engaged IN a ter
rife struggle when the other rohher re-
covered. Joined his companion and the
two ran on I'm tho darkness As they left
they nred two Wild shots AZ the agent.
The rohoer a. the drawer got n few dol
lars and left much more money on the
floor whore n was struck from bis hands
hy the aEent
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-02
BOWLING TROPHY
TO NEW BEDFORD

Charlie Drake and Mike Hayden, two
handy New Bedford bowlers, met visiting
Providence experts, w. Cahill and Henry
Donnelly, and showed them the way TO
three out OF five victory at the Shea &
Burke Elm's alley I'm special two-man
team match for a prize valued mt 500.
Hayden was the shinig light m this con-
test. rolling at 100 As clip for the five
strings His total was $40. including steps
OF 1871 III and llS. the three highest sim
giles obtained during tho struggle.
The home talent started of with rush.
winning the first game by a 44-pin mar
gin. as both the New Bedford men out
rolled their Providence rivals. Donneny
and Cahill Jumped their opponents In the
second inning. having the ''skidoo'' num-
her OF pins the better OF the argument.
In this game Donnelly and Hayden Sc
cured their strikes I'm the same boxes ana
both men chalked up an equal number
New Bedford's representatives hooked
out the third event which was hard
fought all the way. by the small margin
OF nine pins Both teams fell down In
the fourth but tho visiting pair got awav
we'll and held the advantage TO the end
claiming n lead Of II pins when the bell
rang.
The men now prepared for the final and
deciding game. with the score all This
string was the Providence rollers Water
loo, for they never had a look In from
the word 60, finishing just "23'' pins In
the rear The score followsi
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-02
OEsHlER GOT SHORT
END Of DECISION

Charles Neary OF Milwaukee got an
other OF those draws which have made
Milwaukee famous in his t0-round bat
tie with Dave Deshler OF Cambridge.
Mass The battle was the llercest
ever fought in Milwaukee and kept the
crowd IN an uproar all through the 10
rounds OF sensational milling Both
men were bathed IN blood from the first
round but the sore came from Nesry's
eye. his nose and mouth. Deshler beat
tho Milwaukee boy ~ every turn OF
the round lie roughed 10 and he boxed
and had such n lead over Neary that
the fans were given the surprise OF the
season By Referee Stout. Those who
pretended 10 exercise fair Judgment
and who knew anything about boxing
admit that Deshler clearly outpointcd
tho Milwaukee man.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-02
PLOT TO INJURE
JOCKEY GARNER

Another jockey fell victim yesterday
nj New orleans 90 the rough riding
which prevails at the fair grounds track.
Garner the leading rider here and the
greatest racing attraction OF the meeting
lad has left leg 30 badly crushed against
the fence while riding Monet In the sec
ond race that he tainted and pitched
beadlong out of the saddle. He was re-
moved 10 a hospital.
Reckless riding and professional Jeal-
ousy led 10 the injury The rival riders
got the premier in a tight place and mer-
csiessly jammed him against tho fence ia
order TO remove him from their path. II
was a deliberate foul with only one OBJ
1ect.
There will be an official inquiry 20 hnd
out whether it was the result OF delib-
crate plan on the part OF all the riders
20 do Garner or the result OF tho jeal-
cusy OF one or two boys.
Gamers Injury ended a series OF 'ae-
eident" A membrane In Monets head
burst and the horse bled so freely that
Carmen began 20 check his speed, afraid
that the horse, made weak by loss OF
blood, would fall This was the only un-
prerneditated incident in the race. While
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-02
INDIAN BEAT CREEK
At BOXING CAME

only three Of the bouts at the Phlladcl
phia National 4. e. yesterday afternoon
went tho limit. The first set-to OF the
year cnded i'm a speedy knockout Young
Joe" Theel performing the trick NJ the
expense Of Jimmy Farreu, bantamwcight
champion OF tho South. In the second
round Theel jabbed away al Farren and
utes OF the second round had been fought.
Then Young Joe" crossed his right 10
Farren's jaw and the latter was counted
out.
The Greek Indian bout was a triumph
for tho noble red man. Joe Gregg, the
Indian. landed 80 frequently on Greek
Jimmy" Ryan that the latter. after be
Ing Knocked down three times, twice fell
10 avoid his opponent and the bout was
stopped in the NTH round.
Eddie Chambers OF aPhiladelphia and
hard rounds with the former having "a
slight advantage
In the semi -windup, Jack Blackburn
gave George Cole "A severe beating. Black
burn pounded Cole hard I'm each OF the
FIRST fve rounds and scored two knock
downs. I'm the last round. Cole made a
good rally and administered considerable
punishment 20 Jack. but II was George s
one good effort OF the bout.
Garry OF New York, IN the same ring on
Saturday night. went after his opponent,
Maurice Sayers, and slugged his way 20
"A victory. Sayers az times did neat work
IN blocking Russells blows and In tab-
bing "trnk," but the latter kept boring IN
and at the finish Sayers was weak. Sew
eral times Russell staggered Sayers and
he also marked the Milwaukee man up
about the face and body.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-02

A. meeting OF representatives OF Co
lumbia Yale, Princeton and the Triangu-
lar College Chess league held at the resi-
dcnce OF Prof. Isaac l.. Rice, president
Of tho league yesterday at New York,
articles OF a deed of gift which shall here
after govern the Rice international chess
trophy. which will again be played for on
March %, when oxford and Cambridge
defend IL against team 10 be selected
from columbia, Harvard, Yale and
Princeton, were drawn up
At the meeting were c. +. Kimball and
J. T.. Lockwood. Jr, Yale: T.. i. Wolf,
columbia and w. NJ. Ward, Princeton,
and Prof. Isaac J.. Rice and H. Csssel.
respectively president and manager OF the
Triangular College Chess league. Har-
ward was not represented
The match for tho Rico trophy last
spring was conducted by Cornell, Brown
and Pennsylvania. owing TO the failure OF
tho big Four" 10 challenge this being
due 10 the fact that the use OF the cables
had been withdrawn. by playing the
games on one day, however, the triangu-
lar colleges got around the difficulty and
successfully arranged the event Owing 10
tho complications which naturally arose.
the existing deed of gift did not prove en-
tirely satisfactory. and the chief result OF
the action OF the meeting today was to
broaden the terms under which play will
hereafter take place.
In the first place the title to the trophy
will rest in a board OF trustees 10 con-
sist of eight members four TO be selected
from tho alumni Of the American colleges
and four from the alumni OF oxford and