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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-01-20
The DISTRICT COURT
First Day January %.

5io9 l.. C. Cothran, false pre-.
tense.
5l44 Cleve Ralston, Rape.
52ll Duok Carter, rape.
January 2e.
$500 ia Nero, larceny and receiy.
ing
g27S D. \. Holoy false pretense.
1894 7 L. Roland, uttering forged
instrument.
1878 Guy Duiard, larceny.
54i1. Sam Quinn, disposing OF liz.
uor.
56i6 sam Quinn. disposing liquor.
introducing.
5JO7 Mary Tolen, introducing.
ESQ.,; sam Quinn d'sposiug liquor.
5c47 Sam Quinn. introducing.
January 80.
5422 J. b. Wilson, disposlng lip.
uor.
5525 J. B. Wilson, disposing llq.
uor
5652 John Wilson, disposing liquor.
5ii7 Plato Little, disposing liquor.
5i52 Levi Higginbottom and Vic
Brown, disposing liquor.
5iGl Je1 Carson. disposing liquor.
January 81.
5476 L. w Lester, murder.
SAT- Bud Belew, larceny
54l4 Richard Ford. perjury.
5532 n. T. Tyubby, perjury.
February I.
5592 Oce Jones malicious mis-.
chief.
5699 Oce Jones, larceny and re
| ccivlng.
1894 VIM. II. Wright, intercourse
with female under 16.
56O3 John Frank, disposing liquor
1904 John Frank, introducing.
561O John Stephens, Oscar Steph
ems and Gid Stephens. introducing.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-01-20
Police Court News.

In Judge Galt's court Saturday the
negro who was arrested Friday night
charged with attempting to rob wy,
lie Sam, an Indian, was acquitted OF
the charge and turned loose. Eyi.
donce sufficient to hold the negro
was not obtainable and he was releas.
ed.
On a charge Of fighting in the ten.
derioln district two young men were
fined Saturday morning in the police
court. Besides these two cases there
was nothing doing.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-01-20

Most victims of appendicitis are
those who are habitually constipated.
.Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup cures
chronic constipation by stimulating
the liver and bowels and restores the
natural actions OF the bowels. Orino
Laxative Fruit Syrup does not nau.
seate or grippe and is mild and pleas
ant TO take. Refuse substitutes
Sold by Hoffman Drug Co., and City
Drug Store.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-01-20
MIDWAY ASSOCIATION.
Program Of the Midway Educational
Association at Velma.

Association at Velma.
The second annual session of 1867
to convene at Velma, l. T., Friday
night and Saturday, Jan. % and 2G,
1907.
Friday, 1880.
l. Song-Pupils Of Velma School.
2. Invocation-J. II. Dickerson, Elk.
3. Welcome Address,. J Ward,
velma.
4. Rcsponse--Bart Williams, Hew.
1T.
5. Recitqtio1-Miss Edna Hardln.
Velma.
C. song-velma school-The Chart
Glass.
I. Readlng-Miss villa Highsmith.
Parks.
s. How TO arouse parents of this
country to greater interest in their
children's educatlon-Dr. Davie, Dixie
and V. w. Chambers. Woolsey.
9. How can we awaken a create
sense of honor among our pupils.
NJ. Peters, Loco; Mrs. w. II. High.
smith, Velma.
Assigning teachers to their homes
Saturday, $3.50 a. m.
10. Morning Exercises by all teach.
ers present.
II. Business session.
-. How to teach Geographic A..
Murchison. Fox: Miss Matte High.
smith, Parks.
13. The end to be obtained in rec.
itation-T A. Humble, Anna: MOODY
Light, Doyle.
II. The duty OF patrons to school
Mrs. Angle Arnold. Arthur; Miss
VILLA Highsmth, NARROW.
10. How to teach Arithmetic-Pro.
oNeal, Loco; W. II. Highsmith, Vel.
ma.
Noon
16. 1:15 p. m.-Methods OF adisci.
pline-J. II. Dickerson. Elk; Bart VII.
liams, Hewitt
II. How to make the history study
more interesting in the school-Miss
Edna Robertson. Woolsey; Miss Alice
Duncan, Loco.
IS. The two kinds OF teachers
Prof Booth, Elk; p. II. Neal, Ara.
10, Query Box.
ave have invited Superintendent
George Beck 10 be present and expect
him to deliver an address to the peo.
pie, and also TO take part in the dis
cussion Of the subjects on the pro,
gram.
All Federal teachers will draw pay
for time needed to attend these asso.
All teachers, trustees and friends Of
education will receive a hearty wei.
Come from the people OF velma
EMMA b. ADAMS,
Sec. NJ. L, 4.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-01-20

Smoking meat with a brush insur-
es better keeping qualities, better ia
yor less shrinkage and greater pro-
fit. Use Ramsey's Liquid Meat Smok-
er. Price 20 cents.
20 f. j. RAMSEY, Druggist.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-01-20

At the Royal Roller rink Manager
Nichols has announced another big
mask skating event for Friday night.
Preparations are already being made
for the occasion and it is expecte!
to be attended as wei as the last one.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-01-20

Manager Robson offers The vii
lage Vagabond" Monday night as the
next attraction at this theatre. The
play is reputed to be full Of fun and
worth the price
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-01-20

New orleans, La, Jan. IA mill.
tary parade, participated 10 by oNCou.
fcdcrates. sons Of Veterans. the Jesuit
cadets, the Bcauregard cadets com
pauy of young women, and the va
rlous military schools of the city.
was q feature OF today's celebration
OF the Lee centennial The process
sion ended at the Lee monument,
where memorial exercises were held.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-01-20

Whatever your taste In cigars we
can satisfy IT, Our case contains
mild medium and strong cigars in va
rious shapes and sizes, of both dom
estic and imported stock.
20 +. J. RAMSEY. Druggis.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-01-20

Sunday evening there will be an
old folks aye earnestly requested to be
sung In fact the meeting will be one
especially for all old people. All the
cd folks are earnestly requested TO Doe
present and add 10 the Joy Of the
hour. Come all and let us worship
God In the spirit Of holiness.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-01-20
SECOND WEEK.
February 2.

FeDTudTy <.
$500 Ed Daniels, murder.
1922 James Wright, disposing OF
mortgaged property.
565S Leonard Pollock, disturbing
the peace.
56S9 LeonarI Pollock, aggravated
assault.
5616 Oscar Tllley, weapon.
5667 Leonard Cannon, weapon.
1868 Ed Sloan, weapon.
February 5.
56S5 Joe Lowery, larceny.
$3.50 Buck Williams. larceny.
5GsS Bert Tucker, assault to kill.
$500 Bert Tucker, weapon.
5691 Joe Patterson, murder.
February 0.
500 Polk Purvine, disposing liq.
uor.
SOL Chesterfield Trammel, dis.
posing liquor.
5723 Chesterfield Trammel, assault
to kill.
5709 Names Clay, weapon.
$40 Sam Clay, assault to kill.
February 2.
5713 Robert Jones, violation reve-
nue. law.
57lS John Northcut, murder.
5719 VIII Winans. manslaughter
February 8.
5720 Ed Willis dead, assault TO
sault to murder (nolle prosequD.
1921 Marshall Campbell and Joe
Campbell assault to kill.
5722 George Morris. assault 10 kill
1924 Harry Williams lin pen), as
sault to murder (nolle prossequD.
5725 Harry Williams lin penn, in
Producing whisky.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-01-20

A person of receptive mind is an
agreeable companion, but apt to be
poor backing in case of a brush.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-01-20
UNKNOWN WHAT IS DEFENSE
Thaw lnsists Upon the "Unwritten
Law But His Sister and Mother
Prefer a Plea Of Emotional In.
slnity-Trial Sensational.


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presenting l'S c"se' rou' "r "'o VII
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evening OF june 80 i"S'' 1t was uu'
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frivolous play Known as MIC 'n''n'
pashe' ana "hl'e man ON 'he s"uuS
stage was singing 'ou'u Love "
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put an emu 10 tne leS''''''es. ''"i'.
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Harry lha"' suioN'uS Pls'o' III "''
hahd' was healu 10 say
you rulheu my "'le' u"'iih !ou'
ana now I've got you.
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lodged III 'he loii'ps P''Son' ""'''
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Ihaw' a former chorus s''' anu p'o'
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relations with the "e"''nS "'o"'''o'
Mrs CharleS D. Iio'Iil"n' ino'ne' VI
Evelyn NeaoiI lh""' mas u''''' 'u
that sue VIII tes'ily against ner son
lh'la" W. Sh' ucc'H'cs 'n"' ma" n'N
no reason 10 ue Je''o"S Vi ""''o'
VINO had always trea'eu ENe'SH Win
the utmost consideration
The prosecution VIII De pe'Sonal'S
conducted Dy Attorney uene'"' 'e
rome ana lhe examination OIL VII
nesses Tor 'he state VIII proooo.l
consume nut Io" hourS' Frooao'S
not until 'he prosecution mas com.
ple'ed ire presentation OF It's case VIII
the people oi Ne" iorN hho" tne
answer TO the question "hleh mas
been aEita'lhs 'hem Tor weeks
"he'her harry INA" VIII INSIST 'la'
the deiehse De paseu on 'he uh"rl''
ten Ia" "hi'h perhniF man 10 slaS
the uespoller oil MS nome OF "he'h'
OF ne WI" E'''u To tue eh'rea'ieS OF
MS mother ana sister ana alo"
pea Oh emouohal INSANITY INA"
sister, 'he countess OF Yarmouth
VINO Is now mere TO attend the triaI'
mas Drought all her influence TO bear
IN 'aNor ot the latter course 1t Is
rumor'd ihai Iha" attorneys and
relatives nave combined on plan
TO nave an insanity commission ap-
P"ln''" "t 'h' 'as' moment hoping
'h"t ne may oe SEM To the asylum
| Io' inc 'f'mlha insane ana ultimate
I iy TO be released and acquitted on
tine ground OF insanity.
From the time joe was arrested the
young assassin has insisted upon
the on"r'iivn law as the line of de-
Tense, ana IN ih's he is supported by
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-01-20

Save 25 per cent by using Trieo, the
best feed for milk cows. For sale bv
all dealers. 13.f
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-01-20

Secure your tickets this week at
Lon Frames FOR the Grand Mask
Skate.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-01-20
AIfaIfa. the oMeIaI EIower.

Guthrie. Okla, Jan. 10, 1907.
Editor Ardmoreite:
The following resolution was unan
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-01-20

Leading stores will have masked
representatives at the Grand Mask
Skate Friday night.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-01-20

Cupid is a pretty good marbsman
but many a stray shot brings down a
dear.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-01-20
c. A. McNABB. Secy.
r. kLElNER,
President.

lIonmau's Throat and Lung Syrup
has "a way Of searching out and re-
moving every lurking irritation and
cause OF irritation OF lungs and brou.
chial tubes. Guaranteed % cents
20 = J. RAMSEY. Burglst
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-01-20
FOURTH WEEK.
February 49,.


57GS Tuck Roberts, disposing mort.
579G Grant Armstrong and Lewis
Armstrong. disturbing peace.
5797 Yves Philips, disturbing peace.
5771 Oscar Grey disposing mort
gagged property
5773 Clifford Barnett, destroying
inclosure.
5774 VIM. Allen, aggravated as,
sault.
February 10.
5777 Cha, les Vernon, aggravated
Assault.
5779 Bob Neighbors and Dee Spain
gaming.
$3.50 ]. C. Johnson, gaming.
57S6 W. A. Watts, weapon.
February 20.
57SS Arthur Arlington, weapon.
$3.50 Arthur Arlington, weapon.
$3.50 Arthur Arlington, weapon
February 2t.
579S Arthur Lanham and VIII Ian.
ham, disturbing peace.
$500 Mack Price and George Tate,
disturbing peace.
5s01 Sandy Elliott, disturbing the
peace.
5S02 Sandy Elliott, disturbing the
peace. I?
February %.
5S04 c. ]. Mccoy, introducing.
5S05 !. T Alyerson, trespass.
5S06 ]. f. Arnold, perjury.
5S07 -Grisham, -
5s0S Frank Lacy,
Charity Is a sort of homage that
the superstitious pay for fortune.
Being certain that we are without
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-01-20
Honor Lees Memory.

ArdmOrcite Special.
Richmond, Va. Jan. 19.-The cen
tennial anniversary of the birth OF
General Robert Edward Lee is being
generally observed by the people OF
Richmond today. All business is prac.
tically suspended. Memorial services
were held at noon in which hundreds
OF Confederate soldiers and sons aud
daughters Of veterans joined. Many
Richmond people have gone to Lex.
ington. where the anniversary Is be-.
ing celebrated at Washington and Lee
university the institution Of which
Lee was president after the war
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-01-20

Mexico city Jan 19.-Tho Father
Ryan chapter OF the Daughters OF the
Coutoderacy will tonight hold a great
meeting 90 celebrate the centennial
anniversary Of the birth OF General
Robert r. Lee. Many prominent Con.
folcratc veterans, now residents OF
Mexico. will deliver addresses. An
elaborate musical program has been
prepared and IN, celebration promises
to Dee the greatest OF It's kind ever
held I'm this republic
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-01-20

Don't make such q big parade Of
your supposed ability that small op-
portunities will take fright at you.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-01-20

You never expect a banquet when
a friend invites you TO pick a bone
with him.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-01-20

See the Ku Klux Klan at the Royal
Roller Rink Friday night.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-01-20

Get my prices on building blocks Of
all designs. Phone $50, J. W. Field.
er. Him
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-01-20
AMUSE MENTs.

VITage VaDabond Wonddy NTgTt
Roller Rink Friday Night.
The Angells Stock company closed
a weeks stand I'm this city last night
after a successful week. The company
Is one Of the best stock companies
which has visited Ardmore in some
time. They played TO a good house
every night and at the Saturday after
noon matinee. Their shows were
laughable and entertaining.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-01-20

Always in hot water-hydrogen
and oxygen.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-01-20

Being certain that we are without
fault leaves ignorance and conceit un-
classified.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-01-20

Being a good thing Is rather hard
on your family
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-01-20

Atlanta, Ga, Jan. Throughout
Georgia Lees birthday is being cclc-
bratpd in a more enthusiastic manner
than ut any time since the war No
business is being transacted, as the
anniversary is a legal holiday.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-01-20

The Daily ArdmOreite SOC q month.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-01-20

Charity is sort Of homage that
the supersttious pay for fortune.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-01-20

Lexington. Va, Jan. l9.-Charles
Francis Adams OF Massachusetts was
the principal speaker at todays cclo-
bration Of the hundrcdth anniversary
of the birth OF Robert f. Lee at
Washington and Lee university His
address was a magnificent culogy OF
Lee as an educator and was greeted
with great applause by the assembled
thousands Confederate veterans and
alumni of the university are here from
all parts ot the country and q ban.
qloy viii be given In their honor to-
night.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-01-20

The second annual session of 1867
to convene at Velma, I. T., Friday
night and Saturday Jan. % and 2G,
1907.
Evening journal., 1907-02-06
MOTHER OBJECTS
TO A GUARDIAN
Orphans Court Gives Ear
and Denies the
Petition

Judge Sprunace held a session OF
Orphans Court this morning and
transacted considerable business.
In the matter Of the estate Of James
Davies, Reuben satterthwaite made a
return Of sale by administrator II. T..
Joslyn on behalf of two heirs at law.
excepted to the return of sale and the
matter was continued until next We'd
nesday.
In the matter Of the appointment of
a guardian Of Annie James, ct al, ].
Frank Biggs, on behalf Of the mather.
Josephine Brooks, objected to the ap,
piontment Of the aunt. Martha Taylor.
q sguardian. Witnesses were heard
and the appointment was refused and
the petition dismissed.
On petitions presented by Charles
Charles r. Curley, James II. Bowe was
appointed guardian Of Catharyn Bowe;
Joseph A. Bowe. guardian Of Helen NJ
and Elizabeth r.. Bowe and William
S. Bowe. guardian Of Mary j., Annie
Marie, Margaret, Martina William
NJ. and Howard s. Bowe.
Charles b. Evans. presented a peti.
tion of the Equitable Guarantee ans
Trust Company administrator Of Johi
! Wright deceased, an order to sell rea
estate which consists of a farm II
White Clay Creek hundred wal
granted.
Evening journal., 1907-02-06
NOBLE BODY OF TOILERS WILL
PAY HONOR TO THEIR CHAMPION
Banquet For Journal Owner
and Employees. MIR. CTOzier
Addresses Union

An enthusiastic meeting was that Of
the Central Labor Union last evening
i'm the Bader Building.
The reports Of organizations show
ed but little change from that Of three
weeks ago
The legislative committee offered the
following petition which was passed
unanimously. and copies OF IL were
distributed about the halls
To the Honorable Benjamin B. Allen,
Frank Paradee Robert Keenan,,
Thomas O. Cooper and Joseph r..
McCanerty, members of the House
of Representatives from Wilmington,
and others of the House OF Repre-
sentatives.
We. the officers and members OF the
Central Labor Union and citizens and
taxpayers of the city Of Wilmington.
do hereby protest against the passage
OF House bill No 20. being an "Act TO
authorize the Mayor and Council of
Wilmington 70 borrow Ss00.0O0," and IL
our protest is not needed, we urge that
the said bin should provide for the
submission OF the matter 20 the voters
at the next city election.
We believe that the bonded debt of
the city Is already large enough; that
taxes are now too high; and that the
expenditure Of the proceeds of the pro-
posed bond issue unwarranted
In appreciation OF the noble and
heroic work for labor's cause by Hor-
ace C. Knowles and The Evening Jour
nal, il was decided 20 tender a recep-
tion to the owner and employees of that
newspaper and the following resolu-
tion passed unanimously.
Dinner for Mr.. Knowles.
Whereas. one Of the greatest draw
backs In the movement toward organ
izing the toilers of our city has been
the lack Of newspaper support and
Whereas. The Evening Journal un-
Continued on Second Page)
Evening journal., 1907-02-06
STOLE Her BABY But Wife
WOULDN'T PROSECUTE HUSBAND

James NlcManus was severely lee
tured in City Court this morning by
Judge Cochran because he had kid
mapped his three-months-old baby yes
terday and had admitted giving Ct
whiskey and water in a saloon. Al
the conclusion Of the lecture McManus
was liberated, the charge of cruelty
lodged against him by Agent Stout be-
ing held up.
The case had its beginning yester-
day when McManus and his wife had
family quarrel, during which the
young man seized the baby from its
mothers arms and started for Phila
delphia. where he intended 10 place O
ia the care OF his relatives. After the
departure OF her husband and chr,
Mrs McAIanus notified the police. with
the result that The man and his prec-
ious burden We're caught at French
street station. later being brought "a
City Han, where Mrs. McManus claim
cd the baby her husband being locked
Evening journal., 1907-02-06
CARRIED RED-H0T
STOVE Two MILES

WINSrED. Conn, Feb. 6.-Another VEN
efable jest that about the red-aol
stove" was incineratod yesterday IN Us
own are William G.. Ward, "a piano doai-
er. moved a red-hot stove two niles. Ir-m
his old home, on Pratt IIll. TO his now
dcmicile, in the Beardsley Block, on Main
street And he kept the fire burning all
the way.
All the rest of Mr. Wards household
goods wero on tho truck sleigh. only The
parlor stove remained. glowing cheeruly.
emitting a glateful warmth
'Won empty that stove" said the
teamster.
I'VE viii not retcrted AIR Ward. Il
don't propose TO build snothor fire to-
day We viii nm the hoppe with coal.
load the stove on the tail end o. The truck.
where there is plenty Of room. ena take
It along. Il will be precious cold n tio
new house. and Wen have fire gong
while we unload"
The men took down the stove-pire care-
fully wired the stove 20 two long fuinacc
pokers and. carrying it like an ancient
Sedan chair, wired it on the end Of the
truck Everybody laughed who saw ihi
tsove on its two-mile journey in tenn
perature of 20 degrees above zero.
Five minutes after the truck reached
the Beardsley Block apartment the stoy,
and its pipe were In place IN the new par.
lor and the red ccais were throwing Gu
a heat that made Mr Ward and the team
ster glow and chuckle.
Evening journal., 1907-02-06
TOO POOR TO
BUY STAMPS
Many Foreign Letters are
Daily Received at LOcaI Post
office Wi.hlut Postage

The foreign letters received at the local
postonlce daily without postage is really
amazing. To-day. for instance at least
30 were received from distant shores, anc
on each the carriers VIII collect 10 cents
before delivery.
Most of the letters come from Russia,
Poland. Italy and Germany, ana are evil
IDENTIFY sent by. the poorer class who re-
Heve that wealth IS so abundant On th.s
side Of the water that there are no pau
pers. They feel their relatives here can
better afford the expense Of POSTAGE than
they, and in consequence mail their letters
without the usual stamp Double rates
are changed when there is no postage,
which accounts Tor the collection OF 10
cents, the rate for foreign mail being put
8 cents
All the letters are delivered without
much trouble, ana the 10 cents Is cheer
fully given by tho persons 70 whom the
letters are addressed, as to receive le.to S
from homo is to them like a beacon ngnt
is to vessel ON a stormy night az sea.
Evening journal., 1907-02-06
WEALTHY RECLUSE
PERlSHES OF COLD

WlNSTED, Conn.,, Fob. dead and
frozen quite siin. Charles Church. an
nscd. wealthy rocluse of Blandford,
Mass near here, was found az tha
lonely farm on the Blandford road
where he had dwolt in seclusion for
years
lie had had two Iwalytic strokes
recently and it is Believed that he
slowly frozc 10 death while lying help
less from the third A black cat. which
was his sole companion. was found be-
side his body so weakened by unger
and cold that It would soon have died,
Church withdrNy from the world
years ago after am unhappy love affair
and entronchcd himself at his farm BY
building a high board fence between his
house and the road that ran past It.
Later, as time dullod his sorrow. he
tue TO tnrned 20 the Development OF his
farm and worked II so efficiently that
&c became one Of the show places OF
the countryside.
shortly before his death he was vis-
tied by his brother. Willis Church. who
tried TO induce him TO forswear his sol-
| litary habits and remove to Willis home
lat Coiebrook. The old man refused.
/ He Informed his brother however,
whore, IN the event Of his death. certain
moneys that he had buried ON his farm
could be found In the house yester-
day more than $500 was discovered.
Church was 76 years old He has
been robbed several times within tho
last few years. on one occasion rob
bers relieved him OF 500 after gagging
and beating him. AS soon the weather
conditions permit Willis Church win
mearth the buried treasure.