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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-16

Rev. Elfreda Brewster, State W. C.
L. L. organizer delivered a very able
lecture in the Methodist Episcopal
church. Wednesday evening, under the
auspices of the local w. c. T. u.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-16

MIR. and Mrs. F. r. Lawrence re-
turned home Thursday from a vacation
of four weeks passed in the Rangeley
lake region. Their headquarters were
at Loon lake. five miles from the
Rangeley station.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-16

The frst annual Field day exercises
OF the Ladies Auxilry of the Somerset
Netens' Association were greatly en-
Joyod at Lakewood Thursday. The
weather was all that could be asked.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-16

Keep in mind the Popham excursion
next Sunday on the steamer "City of
Augusta" Weather looks favorable
now for fair day. See ad.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-16

Mrs. Florence McPhetcrs left Thurs
day for Portland. where she will visit
her daughter, Miss Ethel. Before re-
turning home she will go to Kittery for
visit with her daughter Gladys.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-16

Miss Maude Chute has resigned her
position as cashier in the c. w. Day
grocery store and the vacancy is filled
by Miss Alice Getchell. formerly clerk
in the NJ. 3. Heselton dry goods store,
who has commenced her new duties.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-16

day and are the guests for one week OF
his mother Mrs. Celia II. Tufts For
the past two weeks they have been en-
joying life at North pond in Smithfeld
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-16

Mr. and Mrs. w. r. Burrill have gone
to Falmouth Foreside, where they will
pass a vacation at the cottage of Mrs
Harrington.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-16

Fred Webbers tea and coffee depart
ment has quality right, right prices.
and valuable presents. to its credit.
These features make it a success.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-16

a. F. Webster, a Bingham lumber
man, was in town for few hours
Thursday on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-16

Harry c. Graves returned Thursday
to Trenton. N. j.. where Monday he
will resume his duties in the Keith
Theater Orchestra. He passed his vaca
ton here with his aunt. Mrs. Myra Ar
mold. and sister. Mrs Fl. G. Woodbury..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-16

John w. Manson. a Pittsficld attor.
ney, had legal business at the cour1
house Wednesday,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-16

Miss Helen N. Delano of Everett,
Mass, is in town, the guest of friends.
Last year she was one of the teachers
in the Lincoln school on Leavitt street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-16

Miss Matte c. Brooks of Rumford
Falls, formerly chief operator in the
Elm Street Telephone exchange. is
passing the week with relatives here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-16

Mrs. Joseph Tourney and her son
Jerome. of Lewiston are the guests OF
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Cyrus For
tier, North avenue. They will remain
for three weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-16

A. l.. Hatch and family. who have
been passing their vacation at Winde-
mere park. have returned to their home
in this town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-16

Col and Mrs. T. H Anderson of
Portland are in town for a few days.
the guests Of his father, Lewis Ander-
son
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-16

Mr.. and Mrs. G. r. Bishop. who have
been the guests for few days of Mr..
and Mrs. Adam Simpson, returned
Thursday to their home in Leeds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-16

Rev. and Mrs. j. III. Gray are pass
ing portion of the present week at
Nobleboro, in attendance at the camp
meeting in session at that place.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-16

Mrs. c. w. Remission returned
Thursday to her home in Corinna, after
a visit here with friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-16

Albert Bradbury and John Spencer
have gone to Poughkcepsie. n. Y,
where they will enter business col
lego.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-16

Mr.. and Mrs. a. r. Towle, who has
been the guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles futile, left Thursday for their
home in Winthrop. Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-16

L. D. Mathews of Brighton, one OF
the well-known citizens of that PLAN
tation, was in town Thursday on bust
ness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-16

F. II. Colby of Bingham, agent for
the American Realty Co, was in town
on business Thursday for that corpor-
alton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-16

Mrs. Florence Hoffsis of Worcester,
Mass. is the guest of her brother and
family, ID. T. Judkins, Maple street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-16
SKOWHEGAN.

Mrs. D. H. Langley Of Waterville is
in town, the guest of her son, Hiram
and family
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-16

Mrs. Mary Stinchfield and daughter.
Miss Estelle Stinchfield, have returned
to Minneapolis. Mimi, after a several
weeks visit with relatives here
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-16

L. w. Chase, who has been enjoying
a vacation of one month in Portland
and vicinity, returned home Wednes-
day
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-16

w. Z. Robinson of the firm of Prcble
q Robinson, Bingham, was in town for
few hours Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-16

The members of the Epworth League
held their monthly business meeting
Monday evening at the home Of Mrs
+. S. Trafton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-16

Misses Fanny and Iva Richardson
are visiting relatives in Canaan for 6
few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-16

The bridge near the Fairfield Jour-
nal office is being repaired in several
places.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-16
GARDINER.
Telephone 49, a.

Tho Misses Lothrop of Leeds are the
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. w. d. Haley at
Pittston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-16

The Oranges are taking u three
weeks vacation from their week.!
meetings
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-16
RANDOLPH COMMUNICATING.
Important Matters for Voters to Con
slider at Meeting of Auo. Fl.

A reader of the Journal. residing in
Randolph, sends the paper the follow
ing suggestions regarding the special
meeting to be held by the voters of
that town August q.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-16

Miss Emma Wilkins of Boston was
the solOist at the First Baptist church
Sunday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-16
FAIRFIELD.

A. f. Smith and family have return
cd from vacation passed at Winnie
cook.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-16

Edward Ware, a river driver. who
was arrested Wednesday for breaking
and entering the grocery store of Will
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-16

Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Sias of Boston
are the guests OF Hartland relatives
this week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-16
HARTLAND.

Michael Schwartz is critically i'll. =
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-16

Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Tufts Of Man
chester, n. H., arrived in town Thurs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-16
"STRlkE is OVER"
Declaration Made by President Glow
ny Of Western Union.

New York, Aug. 15.-At the general
| offices of both of the big telegraph
companies it was said today that busi-
ness was moving to all parts of the
| country over clear wires and no diff
! ficulty was experienced in handling
| everything offered.
"The strike is over" declared Robert
c. Clowry president and general man.
| ager of the Western Union. 1--WE are
having applications from the strikers
today, but we are turning them down.
We are filed up and cannot place
them" President Clowry also said
there was no trouble over the question
of railroad wires and none was an
ticiDated
Vice President Nally of the Postal
Telegraph Co. said his company was
today in excellent shape. Several for
mer employees had applied for REIN
statement, saying that they had be-
come convinced the strike was not du-
~ authorized. Both companies are now
turning their attention to the hundreds
of branch offices in New York
The Associated Press is moving its
report and under steadily improving
conditions.
The local officers Of the union still
express confidence of the outcome and
deny that any union men have applied
for reinstatement.
Boston, Aug. 1.-THE tclegraphers'
strike situation in this city at the
opening Of business today showed i'm
provement at the Western Union Of
flee, unchanged conditions at the Postal
and determination on the part of the
strikers to continue the contest.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-16
FOR BREAKING AND ENTERING.

Edward Ware, River Driver, Bound
Over to the Grand Jury.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-06-06
Read Below and Come
to Us About These
Properties.

Five vacant lots IN Jack
son Square on Meigs Ave
nue., so foot street. Price
SIS, 10000 each. Terms
one-tllird down, balance
one and two Years.
Two choice lots, one on
the corner of Oak and
Jackson streets 50xlOO.
feet, $4,000. Lot next
to IT 5Ox1OO, $1,000 Terms
one-third down balance in
one and two years.
SIX room cottage, frame,
slate roof cellar and all
modern Improvements on
lot 38xlZ6. Price 5000.
SI17lS 01OOO GOWN, Dal-
ance in one and two years.
On South Chestnut st.
Another house, frame,
tin roof eight rooms, cel-
lar, wen and barn on Me-
chanic street. Lot 1890
feet. Price $500. Terms
$1,000 down balance none
and two years
Two lots on the upper
side of Jarvis street, Jar
Wis addition 5000 each.
Terms one-tI1ird down,
balance in one and two
years.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-06-06

If you are looking for bargains in
silks and dress goods see the adyer-
tisement Of Specter Bros. on the
fifth page.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-06-06
BARGAINS IN
REAL ESTATE

ons 5.room house on lot of one
acre near new fair grounds, on which
II several good apple trees thai
bear a variety Of splendid fruit, good
Barn and other outbuildings on this
property. Price very reasonable.
Two lots with two houses on easl
In GrasselM Addition; lots ftontins
On ray streets; size Of lots 50xt6s
II Price of each $4,000. on eas,
ssrAA
One seven room house and lot IN
tho Industrial AdditlonS size Of 10,
3Oz1s0. This props rty Is in geet
xvaalr and In splend location
Ono small tarm, near Grasseln
esnsaining IS lcres. has small farm
house and gOGd well Of water: alst
splendid young orchard just begin.
n4ag to bear. ;1rice right II ssid
soon.
Also some a client bargains IN
sOt1 Al GTapseI ] and Fair Grounds
Aaaiuoa.
We also havU n,e shares of stool
q the ClarksburC Cemetery Asso
citation for sale at a bargain IL Solt
u cnes.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-06-06
Or Constant Aim

Is your everyday wants
Good value it matters
not what you pay you
are sure to get all you
pay for.
You can send your child
fyou cannot come your
self and we viii return
your money if NOT salts
factory.
We give the tickets that
entities you to vote IN
the Price3 Teepie Piano
contest. Be sure to ask
for them when MAILING a
purchase.
Shoes and oxfords for men women
and children.
Trunks, Bags and Umbrellas; eiso
! first-class repair department.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-06-06
TORPEDO BOATS START
on 24O MILE RACE.
AZ AnnocInted Prann.1

NEW YORK. June Six tor
pedo boat destroyers started TODAY
on race of 24O miles from Scot
land Lightship TO Cape Henry, va.
They are the whippIe, Truxton
Worden, Stewart, Hull and Hopkins
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1907-12-13

Jack Barker, deputy sheriff Of Ken
nison few days ago presented to Mil
ton Brewer, of Mount Hope, KAN,
two beautiful pairs Of deer horns. Mr..
Brewer is a son-in-law of Mr.. Lewis
Rogers, our popular undertaken. He
prizes the unique gift very highly.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1907-12-13

For sale-Book.case and high class set Of books
Inquire at Peoples Grocery.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1907-12-13

For sale or trade, fine organ, Inquire at Peo.
Pies Grocery.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1907-12-13

We want TO buy second hand copy of Carteris
Annotated statutes Of Indian Terrtory.-Chero.
kee Investment Co.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1907-12-13

Cherokee Investment Co., has sixty acre leas,
TO trade for two room house.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1907-12-13

Wanted--A limited number OF harness aud
saddIe horses TO train. Best of reference.
Ohas H Fox, at the old Taylor livery barn.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1907-12-13

To Ioan--e05s 900 on land, low rates, no delay.
Avery Roberts Investment 90.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1907-12-13

For sale BATH tubs of ths latest pattern
HipshAw.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1907-12-13

we want to buy two room houses price mus
be right.--Cherokee Investment Co.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1907-12-13

Make your deposits with the First National
Bank. Safe, conservative and reliable.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1907-12-13

wanted-1o hll your prescription with pure
drugs Winner rug Co.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1907-12-13

Money TO loan on land or town property. 4
Englehart
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1907-12-13

Money to Loau- Choice loans made at Y per
cent, without conn tission. will loan you more
money at less rate Of interest and on better
terms than any one else +. M Gwinnup & son.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1907-12-13

The genuine American hog Feneing-no ini-
tation--at Frazee-H -Hosmti lidw. Co.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1907-12-13

wanted-TO buy your farms. Hoosier Realty
Co.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1907-12-13

WANTED Manager for Branch offee we wish
to locate here in Vinita, Okla, Address. with
referencs, tho Morris Wholesale House, Cincin,
natl, Ohio,
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1907-12-13

We have is anything you want in millinery
Kennedy q Aeott.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1907-12-13

Let us write your fire insurance. We repre-
lent the best old Inns companies IN the world.
Avery Roberts Inyestmant Co.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1907-12-13

George and Elmer Barker returned
to Kinnison this morning Their
father Jack Barker will remain over
until tomorrow to attend the school
meeting.
The Meth odists Of the Tulsa Dis
trict are called to meet in Vinita
Monday evening Dec 10th, There
has been arranged a strong program
for the occasion which ought to cause
our people to generally attend. The
first meeting will be addressed by
Rev. n. H. .sLinebough of McAlester
and Q. K. Goddard, Of Muskogee.
Everybody, invited.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1907-12-13

Wanted-Somsone that can tell us where we
have tailed to satisfy a customer any time
Hinshaw.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1907-02-07
LIABILITIES.

Outstanding Orders 1904:-
No. 327 H. G. Supplee :. 5 II so
Outstanding orders 1906
No. 167, VIM. Kline 80. so
Outstanding Orders 1906
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1907-02-07

No. 341 c. A. Klein go. rs
No 376 Dr. NJ. II. Smithgall Is 90
No 1893, Supplee-Mather Co. 20 81
No 394, J. II. Miller ~ 375
No 395 ID. Lowenberg Est. 4 90
d. c. Shoemaker, Coec-
tor, Milvle, 1904 .. 2 46 60 G3
Resources over Liabilities ........ $10698 Is
We, the undersigned auditors of the Bloom
Poor District do hereby certify that we have
examined the accounts of the Directors, Sec
retaries and Treasurer Of said District and
find them correct as set forth in foregoing
statement.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1907-02-07

H. G. SUPPLEE,
j. II. TOWNSEND
GEO. b. HUMMER,
Appraisers.
Products Of Farm as Reported by M. 3. Hook,
Steward.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1907-02-07
Supplement to The Columbian, February 7, 1907.
25 81 as 90
Mile A. Harvey =. 20 81
Willie A. Harvey. (Expe1Sssah
removing to Polk, PA
SALARIES AND FEES.
80 90 Spots 90

Chandlee Ewes, Director =. $4,000
o. r. Wilson, Director =. 100 90
f. r. Drake Director ... 100 90
Glen II. Weiss, Secretary 100 90
NJ. b. Hook, Steward ... 600 90
Mrs. Martha Hook, matron 100 90
DR.. T. c. Harter .. 100 90
Or. |. X. Wolf ........ 80 90
Dr. d. NJ. Hess ....... 10 90
Or. Il. Everett ......... Is 90
Or. NJ. II. Smithgall ..... IS 90
VIM. G.. Johnston, Solicitor III 95
Appraisers and clerk, 1905,
inventory ......... t3 30
Auditors 1905 Accounts =. Is 90
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1907-02-07
RESOURCES.

RE SOUHCES.
Balance (Teas. Report.) S4096 80
Due from colectors:-
Bloom, Sloppy 1904 -. 1856 80
Bloom, Sloppy 1905 1863 As
Bloom, Sloppy, 1906 2577 13
Greenwood, Albertson, 'o6 25S S5
Millvile Shoemaker, 05 67 19
Millville, Shoemaker, 06 GA II
Scott, Mckinney, 1906. 694 40
Sugarloaf, Fritz, 1905. 90 "A
Sugarloaf, Fritz, 1906. 213 SO $10767 rs
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1907-02-07
RECONCILIATION.

Bloom Poor Dist. In Acct. With VIM. II. Hid
lay, Treasurer.
1906
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1907-06-19
Safe Blowers Convicted.

Edward Duggan, alias Los Angeles
Star, and William Mckinley, alias
Dayton Scotty, were tried and con-
victed in the Sessions Court at Aiken
last week, and sentence of ten years
and one day each in the State Peni-
Tertiary was passed upon them. It
will be recalled that Duggan belonged
to the notorious gang of yeggmen
who worked South Carolina during
1902 and who were captured in Co.
lumbia.
Duggan and Mckinley in the latter
part of 1902 broke into and blew open
the safe in J. T. Shuler's store at
Montmorenci. The amount of booty
in this instance was about 81 600, in
cluding several hundred dollars worth
Of stamps. They were tried and con-
yicted in the Federal Court of post
Office robbery and served three years
each. When these sentences expired
they were rearrested and brought to
Aiken for trial on the charge OF
housebreaking and larceny. The case
was one of the most interesting ever
tried in Aiken. They will serve their
sentence in the State Penitentiary.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1907-06-19
Confessed to Having Committed
MANY Crimes.

Atlanta, Ga, June 14.-Standing on
the pallows, Will Johnson, a negro,
convicted of criminally assaultingM Mrs.
Georgia Hembree, white woman,
in a suburb last August, to-day
confessed his crime and included in
his confession list of other assaults
and murders that have mystified the
police Of Fulton county for the past
johnson admitted on the scaffold
that he shot Amos Moody, a white
farmer, who was murdered on his
way home August 16, last year; that
he attempted an assault on Miss Law
renee, near Atlanta, August 70 by
which she was left unconscious, with
one eve gouged out. for which crime
another negro was sentenced to forty
years imprisonment; that he emptied
a shotgun through an open window OF
the residence of J. W. Bryant, farm
er living several miles north of the
city. on the night of November ~
last, seriously wounding Mr.: Bryant
and his sister; he confessed to at
tempted assaults on two white women
in the suburbs of Atlanta last fall,
and he concluded his admissions by
telling of the murder Of man, whom
he called Jackson, in Texas, several
years ago.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1907-06-19
County Board justified.
To the Editor of The Dispatch:

To the Editor of The Dispatch:
ii you will allow me space in your
paper l can, think, give you a little
information that will satisfy the curl
osity of some people and stop the
criticisms of others who are writing
newspaper articles without knowing
anything of the situation here, and
also justify the County Boards action
In determining to esta blish a dispen-
sary at Brookland.
In the first place, our town has
about $500 inhabitants. Now there
was house to house canvass for the
names of every man, woman and
child who could be induced to sign a
petition against the establishment of
dispensary here. Have they 1900
names? II 80, they probably have a.
majority; if not, you see where the
majority is found. Besides, there are
large thickly settled country districts
around our town. These must be
heard from, also, if we desire to be
fair when we talk about majorities.
the friends of the dispensary made
no effort to get up a large petition for
they knew that under the Carey
Cothran act, the County Board is au-
thorized and required to establish
dispensary wherever they see fit, and
as business men, the facts and condi-
tions only had to be presented fer
them to see the necessity, if liquor is
to be sold anywhere in the county, to
place dispensary here. q
In the second place, it is only a few
hundred yards to Richland dispen-
sary, and none of the employers of
the Duck mill have to pay any toll to
cross the bridge, so we think the
Board has done right in arranging to
keep the money of Lexin gton in Lex
ington county, when tn ere is posi-
lively no move to incourage or in
crease drunkenness.
One Of your correspondents names
some business men of Brookland who
oppose the dispensary. Now we
know some of them who advertise
their business and get their mail in
Columbia where there are several
dispensaries. Guess our business
men thought by getting a dispensary
here they might become Brookland-
ties.
Now, Mr.. Editor, we fear some of
the people who find time to criticize
the Boards action in this case, would
be like certain minister who lived
in our town a few years ago and
preached the dispensary in hell, but
when elected to the legislature last
year voted for the Carey Cothran bill
the law we have now-instead of
voting for prohibition.
"Oh, consistency, thou art a jewel"
Justice.
New Brookland, June II.