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The San Francisco call., 1907-02-03
PIaudifs Born of Sympathy

How that audience did applaud
said Miss Hemmi, musingly. Our
performance was creditable enough.
but I'm sure the public sympathy for
San Francisco had much to do with
the enthusiasm that greeted us The
people OF Seattle showered US with
kindness
The San Francisco call., 1907-02-03
Boise Shows Appreciation

The night we closed there" con-
tinued Mr. Healy, "the Mayor of the
town-his name is Pinney-came ON
the stage after the second act and in
view of the audience formally thanked
US for the pleasure we had given to
the community and hoped we would
The San Francisco call., 1907-02-03

on PAGE 81 BOTTOM Caiam.- \
The San Francisco call., 1907-02-03

I had trouble in getting Pullman
tickets for my people.
The San Francisco call., 1907-02-03

In regard to the presentation of new
operas and careful productions.
The San Francisco call., 1907-02-03

TAT HEN the San Francisco
NM Opera Company, thirty-eight
Wv strong, took train at Oakland
for Seattle its baggage con-
Times-promoter. (Hernando, DeSoto County, Miss.) 1898-1970, 1907-02-22
Mrs. CD. Davie.

Died, at her home at Nesbitt, on
Wednesday, February 10, Mrs. Carrie
Drake Davie, wife of j. G. Davie.
Mrs. Davie was sick only few
days, her fatal illness beginning with
lagrippe, followed by meningitis, from
which she passed away, after severe
suffering at O'Clock on the morning
of the 13.
This estimable lady came into our
midst only six months ago, and had,
by her kindness and affable manner,
made friends of all who knew her,
and sense of loss is felt by the en-
tire community.
A FRIEND.
Times-promoter. (Hernando, DeSoto County, Miss.) 1898-1970, 1907-02-22
BURGLARS AT OLIVE BRANCH
Depot and Two Residences Entered by
Thieves...Other News

Our little town was visited Monday
night by robbers, who made quite a
little haul. Taey broke into DIR.
Naples house and $3.50; into the de-
pot and Mr.. Jim Flinn's house and
got his watch, chain and about $40.
The sheriff of Marshall county, with
his blood hounds, are now on the trail.
Mr.. Irby Compton paid homefolks a
visit last Sunday.
Mr.. Howard Brooks spent last Sun
day with his family here.
Mrs. M. Lemon and daughter, of
Memphis, are visiting relatives here
this week.
Messrs. Brooks and Milton Blocker
and Burrel Perry visited relatives here
last Sunday.
Judging from the looks of timber
shipped from here now, one would
suppose that we live ina great forest.
Mrs. Newhardt was called to Mem
phis last Wednesday on account of
the illness of her son and hasn't yet
returned.
Mr.. 9. M. Haynie and daughter re-
turned from Gulfport last Wednesday,
bringing quantity of nice oysters to
their friends.
Mr.. Hugh Jones and sister, who at
tended an entertainment at Miller
last Friday night, report quite an en-
joyable time.
Remember next Saturday and Sun
day is preaching days at the Baptist
church. All members should try and
be present both days as there is busi-
ness of Importance for consideration.
SHADOW.
Times-promoter. (Hernando, DeSoto County, Miss.) 1898-1970, 1907-02-22

mother, brothers and sisters to mourn
her loss. The bereaved have the
writer's sympathy in their sorrow.
Mr.. Hudson, who was from this place,
has been living in Memphis and is an
employe of the Memphis Street Rail
way.
Massey Bros, at this place, were
running their gin last week just like
October. They have something near
a hundred bales to gin.
Wonder what has become of our
road contractor? Roads and bridges
are badly in need of repairs. Mr..
Sneed, our rural mail carrier, can
hardly get along in his wagon.
Mr.. I'll. L. Franklin, who was for
merly in business at Wakefield, but
who is now in business at Cockrum,
and Mr.. Jim Wilkerson, visited at
their uncle, Mr.. R. A. Davis, Sunday.
BAsHFUL Boy.
Times-promoter. (Hernando, DeSoto County, Miss.) 1898-1970, 1907-02-22
CALDWELL CULLINGS

Mr.. G.. G. Solomon spent several
days at Love last.
Miss Ida Hardin, of Clacks, spent
last week with Miss Tavie Shannon.
Miss Maye Lee, who has been at
tending school at Blue Mountain,
came home, sick.
Mrs. E. E. Solomon has returned to
Love, after a weeks stay with her
son at this place.
Miss Emma Mosby, of Love, teaches
our little school and the children are
learning rapidly.
Mr.. and Mrs. Shannon visited their
son, j. P. Shannon, at Lake Cormo-
rant last Monday.
This pretty weather makes people
think of gardening and preparing to
plant king cotton.
Mrs. G. W. Cox and little daughter
have been right sick but we are glad
to say they are improving.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Solomon have
returned from Olive Branch, after a
two weeks stay with relatives.
Misses Maye Lee, Ida Hardin and
Tavie Shannon attended Valentine
party at Miss Irene Nails Feb. 18th.
They report good time.
VIOLET.
Times-promoter. (Hernando, DeSoto County, Miss.) 1898-1970, 1907-02-22

To the voters Of Desoto county. Gentlemen:
Elsewhere will be found my an
nouncement for sheriff. Iwish to say
that if elected I will give the office
and jail my personal attention and
supervision. Having served as deputy
sheriff and jailer four years, and coun-
treasurer one term, my record as a
public official is before the people.
am not and will not be engaged in
any combination, either to promote
or defeat the candidacy of any per-
son. 1 am seeking the Office for its
emoluments and it's honors, and here
by pledge myself, if elected, to give
the people the best service of which
am capable, and if defeated to sup
port the nominee. Respectfully,
J. M. WEIssINGER.
Times-promoter. (Hernando, DeSoto County, Miss.) 1898-1970, 1907-02-22
UNKNOWN NEGRO KILLED
Body Badly Mansled Found on Railroad
Track Near Nesbitf.

The body of an unknown negro man
was found on trestle of the railroad
track one-half mile south of Nesbitt
last Tuesday morning. The body was
horribly mangled, peices being scat
tered over the track for distance of
several yards. From appearances it
was judged that the negro was killed
by falling from train. It was GER
tain that south-bound train did the
killing, as part of the negro's coat
was found on the track about two
miles south of the place where the
body was found. Deputy Shelton
summoned jury Of inquest, over
which Justice Lauderdale presided,
but nothing concerning the negroes
identity could be learned.
Times-promoter. (Hernando, DeSoto County, Miss.) 1898-1970, 1907-02-22
POPLAR CORNER pICK.UpS.

Poplar Corner is dry in the way of
news this week.
Mr.. Tyler Boon is still on the sick
list. He has been sick since August.
Our school teacher is on the sick
list. She lost two days last week. I
think she had an old-fashioned chill.
Mrs. w. E. Stewart must be mighty
good woman. She has got all the la
Dor she wants every tenant house
filed.
Well boys, we are having good old
springtime weather, mixed with few
Buffalo gnats. If they get bad, Lord
help us.
Old Hughey is going to trash speckle
peas next week. Tell the boys to
come and get what they want for
planting purposes.
Mr.. James Terrell gave dance at
his house one night last week. Mrs.
Old Hughey refused to go. think
the boys slighted her at Mr.. Wallis
dance the week before.
Mr.. Charley Smith, Of Crenshaw,
has been visiting here since Christ
mas. He says he must 60 home and
prepare for another crop. He says
the land in this county is too poor for
him. OLD HUGHEY.
Times-promoter. (Hernando, DeSoto County, Miss.) 1898-1970, 1907-02-22

the sisters sacrifice for a reprobate
brother, and the maiden's faith in a
worthless lover are ever recurring
enigmas to callous-hearted man.
Woman is Gods masterpiece, the
finishing touch and ornate conclusion;
the Queen of Creation. Without her
the effulgence of the sunbeam would
be dimmed, the rose would waste it's
sweetness upon desert air, and it's
brightness upon purblind eyes, and
the melodies of nature would fall
upon ears dead to the higher sympho-
nies. The genial sunshine and the
moons soft light are gathered from
her warm heart and Immaculate soul.
Her beauty, her sympathy and her
grace are reflected in the bright flow
ers, tinted skies and limped streams,
that beckon us on to higher thoughts,
purer motives and nobler deeds. The
thrilling song of the mocking bird,
the purling lay of laughing waters,
and the lulling cadences of the eve
ming zephyr, sas it gently rustles the
moon-kissed leaves, are the echoes of
the music of her lips and the anthem
of her SOUL j. MAT CLARK.
Brownsville, Tenn.
Times-promoter. (Hernando, DeSoto County, Miss.) 1898-1970, 1907-02-22
An Unwilling Visitor.

Charley Robertson, former color
ed citizen of fernando, who has been
soiourning in Memphis for his health
since meeting of the grand jury last
spring, was arrested in that city last
Saturday, and after being guest Of
the county for two days, was released
on $39O-bond. The charge against
Charley, who is good, old-time dar-
key, is retailing. Five true bills are
pending against him.
Times-promoter. (Hernando, DeSoto County, Miss.) 1898-1970, 1907-02-22
Trial viii Begin Today.
A FRIEND

Geo. Jenkins, slayer of Herbert
Clifton, was arraigned in Circuit court
at Tunica last Monday and his trial
set for today. Jenkins killed Mr..
Clifton near Banks about two years
ago and was recently captured at
Pueblo, Colo, and has been in Jail at
Jackson for safe-keeping since his re-
turn to this state.
Times-promoter. (Hernando, DeSoto County, Miss.) 1898-1970, 1907-02-22
AGAIN SEEKS BAIL
On Account Of General III Health, Wheel.
er Seeks Release.

HI. M. Wheeler, charged with the
murder of Oscar Woodbridge, again
seeks liberty through habeus corpus
proceedings. Acting on an amended
petition, filed by counsel for Wheeler,
Chancellor Blount will hear the case
at Sardis today. This amended peti-
ton sets forth, among other things,
that petitioner, Wheeler, is suffering
from "acute Bright's disease and gen.
eral breakdown in health"
Sardis was selected as the place fo1
trial because Chancellor Blount is
holding court there.
Times-promoter. (Hernando, DeSoto County, Miss.) 1898-1970, 1907-02-22
Massey..Allen.

The rites of rnatrimony was solem-
nized between Mr.. e. M. Massey and
Miss Emma Allen at the Allen home,
two miles west of town, last Sunday
afternoon at 2o'cloek. The ceremony
was performed by Rev. Walton Lee.
These young people are from promi-
nent and substantial families of our
county and have bright prospect of a
successful welded life. They have
the best wishes of their many friends.
They will live at Kelly, Miss. Xxx.
Times-promoter. (Hernando, DeSoto County, Miss.) 1898-1970, 1907-02-22
Woman.
written for The Times Promoter.

Written for The Times Promoter.
In former times and in other climes,
woman was mans plaything, his mis-
tress or his slave, as caprice, passion
or impulse moved him. Here and
now, she is his lIonored help-mate in
every contingency, his friend and
counsellor in all the vicissitudes and
exigencies of life;3 his mentor and
mascot, his idol and his queen. But
we do not yet concode to woman her
full due Of recognition and comnen-
sation. She now fills positions Of SER
vice, honor and trust long held as be-
longing exclusively to the province of
man. In every place she performs
the duties as well SIS, if not better,
than is done by her brother, and yet
her pay, as rule, Is much less than
his. Woman's power of faithfulness
and her1devotion to duty are almost
inconceivable to the grosser nature
and selfish mind Of ma1. The wife's
devotion to besotted husband; the
mothers love for d scape-grace son;
Times-promoter. (Hernando, DeSoto County, Miss.) 1898-1970, 1907-02-22
Fined for Trespassing.

David Hobbs, a negro, was brought
here Sunday and put in jail in lieu Of
$45, which amolnt was assessed
against him by Justice Wilroy at
Pleasant Hill. Hobbs was fined the
above named amount on a charge Of
trespass, which consisted of riding a
horse belonging to Wiley Stanback,
without the latter's consent.
Times-promoter. (Hernando, DeSoto County, Miss.) 1898-1970, 1907-02-22
ALpHABA ACTS

Farmers in this part of the country
have been taking advantage of this
beautiful weather by turning old Beck.
Died, at the residence of her father,
Mr.. W. Y. McElroy, Feb. 16, Mrs,
Maggie Hudson, wife of Luther Hud-
son, age 26 years. She leaves a hus-
band and four children and father,
Times-promoter. (Hernando, DeSoto County, Miss.) 1898-1970, 1907-02-22
TO the Public.

Holmes q Holmes, attorneys7at-law
desire to annonce that on Jan. /, 1907,
they resigned as local attorneys for
the Illinois Central Railroad, and they
are now in a position to take suits
against said railroad company.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-07

at ArGlS received Il commission in
| His company in the 3rd Me
Tie lass Of DE Emery descendants
to occupy the dwelling House was
George Il. Emery. He married Miss
AEIgail H. Dudelette. From this union
| ninr children were borne. all OF whom
| are living: Preston, OF Fairfield. w. II.
Emery of Skowhegar. George f. Emery
Colorado. Willis G. Emery. North An
:, IL, Anncc f. Curtiss, Charlcstown.
Mass. Maria y. MAYO. " estborn. Mass,
| I'orthena Il. Lowe. Long Beach, Cal,
! Jennie \ Allen, Boston. Mass. Eliza Il.
| Emery. WeSthOro. Mass.
C,nc incident OF tho early life Of Pres
ton E;nCry * clearly remembered to
| this day. 1t hal nened when he was
tree wears OF age. The occasion was
the funeral Of Samuel Emery in 1899.
At tn, conclusion Of the services Pres
Ton was lifted from the floor II look at
the fornl Of his grandfather.
The old homestead remained in the
nnss@seion of the family until 1S41,
when it was sold to Timothy Osborne.
Upon his death the same passed to w
y. Osborne, the owner of the Rocky
/
aid purchased two years ago. Mr.. Ger
aid. an electric railroad promoter and
builder. rea liked the possibilities of the
section, with his wonderful perception
and foresight Mr.. Gerald has been in
strumentai and Interested in the lead
ing roads in the State and has done
much toward providing pleasure re-
sorts in connection with them. All
realize that the plans will be carried
ont. for Mr. Gerald hardly ever fails
to InaterialiZe lii, undertakings The
lot was purchased with several distinct
purposes in mind. The gravel pit on
the west side of the road is to be used
for supplying ballast and filling for the
Fairfield and Shawmut road. The pit
on the east side contains gravel admir-
ably suited for concrete works. for
foundations. walls and all other uses
TO which cement is put. The gravel
does not have to be sifted or any
changes made. Only the cement and
water need be added \ large spring
il situated about 500 feet west of the
road, from which comes plenty Of wa
Ter t. run any kind of q mill placed
near. \ head Of - feet can be secured.
\ dam is to be built on the site Of tho
original dam this fall The place is to
BE- used fnr Il skating field this winter.
II is to pc wen lighted with electric
h3hts and a house is to be built for
the convenience of the skaters. The
pond viii be kept in frSt-class' cOndi-
ton. In summer boats are to be in
Continued on Page Thirtcen)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-07
Hello Girl Wo0ed
Over Miles of Wire

Ecadine. Pa, Dec. G.-Lec Graft and
Miss Sara II. Robson were recently
married at Bethlehem.
Mr. Graf and Miss Robson were
lone-distancc telephone operators. lie
was stationed at Temple. this county.
she at Pittsburg. They met by tele-
phone. There was no introduction.
They chatted together every day. and
courtcd every night with merely 500
miles intervening. Up to few weeks
ago they had never met. They had
never written to each other. And yet
they loved ardently.
Recently Miss Blanche Baker, anoth-
er telephone operator and a friend Of
both, though she had met the girl only
over the phone. invited Miss Robeson
To VISIT her She accepted. and met
the man whom she had only known as
n voice before
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-07

In lis. the expedition. under Arnold
and Burr. on their way up the !<onre-
bee bivouaced on TavlorS Point for ono
night. Repairs We're made Oh boats.
This event was of much interest and
value to the residents for they heard
news OF civilization "nd received an i'm
petus to reach the height of their am
billions. the winning of success. The
officers were chartered at the home Of
David. Il grand good time being enjoy
ed.
M record can he found that tells of
the birth ~ moro than one child 10
David Emery and his wife. No recnrd
can be located telling the dat" of TIE
death Of himself rhc stone marking his
resting place. in the Emery cemetery.
on Emery Hill was made Of native Stat"
and made by 4 man by the name Of
Hobbs the first stone cutter in this
town His work was wonderful. Deli
cate lines wore carved. the appearance
Of shrubbery being accurately portray
ed These STONES remain today in per-
feet state Of preservation all lines being
clearly GieCernCd. In the center of the
grave there stands i vigorous spruce.
This cemetery is located about 100 feet
north of tii" residence. on the cast side
of tho present state road. Nearly all
of tho early i.n.erNS We're buried here.
Samuel f,niery, married Miss Ditdanl
| johnson. and reared large family.
nine : ms and six daughters. nearly all
marrying into the families which had
located. Samuel Emery died in 1929,
being buried at the old burying place.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-07
They CLAIM THE
CLIMBING RECORD,
Two Norwegian Travellers Climb Two
Of the Peaks Of Mt. karakoran, in
the Himalayas.-Record Not Gener-
ally Accepted.

London. Dec ct is declared that
the highest mountain climb on record,
exceeding even that of William Hunt
CT Workman and his wife, who in the
summer Of 1899 assembled Karakoran
peaks of the Hmalayas to an altitude
of 2l.00o feet. has just been made in
India upon Mount IA, or Goodwin
Austen.
This mountain is $3.50 feet in
height, and nobody so far as known
ever reached its summit But two
Norwegian travellers, Rubenston and
Monrad, have lately climbed two of its
peaks One Of these peaks, slightly
lower than the other, they set down as
have an altitude of $4,000 feet; the
other peak they calculated 24,0I5 feet
high.
The NorwegianS' performance is not
accepted by climbers here as an abso-
lutte record for. although the matter is
subject to controversy, many believe
w. W. Graham assembled ka to within
thirty or forty feet of its summit in
1888. 1t is possible, too, that DR.. Long
Stairs record last summer Of 90. 400 feet
actually surpasses that of the Nor
wegians, for it is not certain their es-
Inmates of attitudes reached are cor
rect.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-07
MAINE SCHOOL NOTES.

Miss Annie B. Conner of Castine has
returned to West Penobscot to teach
the winter term of school
Eddie Mcdonald of Standish has
been engaged to teach the winter term
in one of the district schools of Casco.
Miss Elsie Berce of Stockholm has
been engaged to teach the winter term
in the Primary school
Mrs. Eta Richards Of Mexico has ac-
cepted a position to teach in Paris.
Miss Harriet Janet Stevenson, a
teacher in the Portland High school
has accepted the position of represent
tative of the Portland Federation of
churches. Her work which begins the
first Of January. is the most promising
task ever undertaken by the united
churches of the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-07
SIX TRAGIC DEATHS
IN SINGLE FAMILY.
Out of the Original Family Of Ten
Only Four Now Remain-Murder,
Suicide and Accidental Deaths the
Causes.

Pittsburg. Dec. 6.-sSiX tragic deaths
in single family in n decade is the
record made by the accidental death of
Charles Bcilstcin. at Nandcrgrift. this
morning. lie fell from step ladder
breaking his neck, dying instantly
The victim of the accident was a
brother of Bertha Beilstein, whose
death at Los Angeles last May proved
the climax to the most sensational sue
cession Of tragedies in one family i'll
the history of western Pennsylvania.
The father first died mysteriously
on Christmas. 1897. evidences OF
poisoning failing to develop into a case
against any member of the family.
shortly after the daughter Bertha
proclaimed that she had had vision
in which a hand of blood followed the
entire family.
Bertha Beilsten killed her mother
with an ak in October, 1898. and at
tempted her own life. inilicting fright
full wounds.
The day before the murder the
mothers brother had comitted suicide
under the wheels of a train; tw" days
after a son of the dead woman died by
his own hand on his mothers grave.
The girl was sent to DiXmont Insane
ASYLUM after an exciting trial. Last
wear she escaped, and after wandering
for eight months a fugitive died under
mysterious circumstances III hoS
Angeles. Cal.
But four members of the family re-
main TWO sisters in this city, thirl
in New York and brother in Chicago
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-07

| clpstd The alleyWays and heavy iror
doors the cells. The Jail was con.
nected by a brick ell with a two story
square brick Jail house. which is now
standing at the corner of Winthrop
and State streets rs altered by Al
| staples. 1t is surrounded by a bank
wall Of stones which were the walls
OF the old jail
Many legends ciustc, about the old
house. one of them telling the story OF
! the hanging in 1885 of Joseph j. Sager
of Gardiner, convicted of wife poison
ing. The execution took place in the
| large square in 'front.' of the old house
ard vas Witnt ssed by multitude of
citizens from far and near.
Public. sentiment was strongly
against Sager and it was with diff
Guilty that the officers prevented a
lynchine. The January day N which
Sagtr was hanged was cold and driz-
zly, but it is estimated that some 5000
people Witnessed the execution. There
can remember the execution and the
attendant excitement.
Up to the time of his execution Sager
confidently expected a reprieVe and
was naturally reluctant about coming
forward to have the fatal moose ad-
justcd. This irritated the bluff old
sheriff who had the execution in hand
and he grulfly said. "Come. come, Joe;
hurry up. the people want to go home
anu tend 10 their cattle" Immediate
ly after the execution Sagcr's body
was hurried to Hallowell and an at
tempt was made TO restore life by the
application of electricity. which was
believed in those days to possess al
most magical virtues, but without sue
ctss, 1t was said the body was buried
on an island in a Winthrop pond. Many
stories are told regarding the eXecu-
ton. among them one to the effect that
Sagcr came to life and afterwards lived
i? Texas. one of the immediate ef-
fncts Of tho execution was the abolition
OF capital punishment and it was near
" Il quarter of 4 century before the
next hanging in Maine. There are
many that still believe that Sager was
innocent OF the crime with which he
was charged and that an innocent man
died on the scaffold that memorable
day. |; was the first and last eNecu-
ton in kennebcc county.