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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-03-04
a HARMONIOUS Meeting in Randolph.

Randolph, March 4.-Tbe town meet
ing passed oil quietly, the several Off.
GERS being elected without opposition,
and the various appropriations being
generously met. The question Of license
met decided refusal. the vote being 76
in favor and 1858 against.
The officers elected we're as follows.
First selectman, IT. A. Allen; second se-
lectman, D. III Huse: third seleetman,
f. s. Hall; auditors, G. X, Granger. A.
A. Priest, ]. MI Fargo oyerseer OF poor.
a. ii. Beedee The amount of $500 was
voted for the library expenses and SIS
for Memorial day observance. The meet
ing was harmonious and all business
was done promptly Voted to raise so
cents on d dollar.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-03-04
WHliamstown's Choice.

Williamstown, March Town meet
ing elected officers as follows: Clerk
and treasurer IL $. Baker. also trustee
of public meneys; seleetmen. II. c. Wal
do, Edwin Covell, A. II. Goodrich: list
efs. G. T. Hayward. IT, G. Young A. E.
house; schol directors. Geo. Wkiber c.
II. Cram, L. w Thurber; auditors. Geo.
Colby, Jason Martin, Chas, Briggs con-
stables, lst. A. A. Reed. I'd, Geo, Nichols /:
oyerseer Of poor, George Nichols
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-03-04
BetheI Tow Msetine.

Bethel. March AT the town meet
ing fair number of voters were pres
emf Tho following officers were elected:
Moderator, r. j Flint clerk, Guy VIII
son; first seleetman. E. r. Spanlding;
second seleetn man. Robert Noble: third
selectman. Osman 7. Godfrey; treasurer,
II. J. Flint: oyerseer Of the poor, Rob
ert Noble; constable f. f. Cushman;
listers, ~ O. Whitaker. Gny Wilson,
+. n Heath auditors, Guy Wilson,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-03-04
JAPAN TRIES UTAH swINDLERs
Offenders Under State Law Convicted p
Japanese Courts.

Salt Lake City, Utah. March 4--is
cause Utah did not have tue money !
bring back two embezzlers from jAlsl'
the Mikado's government not only -
and convicted the offenders for 2 -
committed IN this state. but has l-
Utah for collecting and forwarding -
dayits ins the case. The culpFi1s e
from Brigham City. Utah, more llsa
year ago With $4,000 entrusted e -
for safe keeping BY seventy ilFe 's ~.
csc Iaborers employed in the peer 80
The men we're traced to japan ana =
fsted there.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-03-04
Rrutallu Mnrdersd By 90

New York, March IA man Wa9 i,
been employed as a Waterman p : - -
on South street for more than Z 81
was brutality murdered last l4As s..
robbers who secured only - = sal
ward for their act. The body Was =.
lying on an iron cot IN TIE s.a's Il
terday. the face terribly haiea' -
heavy hammer covered @ith 6.fF.
was found on the floor near 'As
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-03-04
BINGHAM TAKES PRECAUTIONS
Measures for Prevention Of Anarchist
Violence.

New York March Greater preaau.
lions are being continued for the ae.
vention of anarchist violence iii this
city, according to statements made yes.
terday by Police Commissioner Bing-
ham. These measures were adopted, ias
commissioner said, after letters q
threatening nature had been received ~
Archbishop Farley ard one Of the deRa'
ty police commissioners and following
the distribution Of a circular advising
the people to march to Wall street asa
take what they wanted Twenty aaa''
tional men have been added to tie ~
teetiye bureau in the financial district
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-03-04
FIGHT OVER DTSpENsARY.
State and Federal Conflict in South
Carolina.

Columbia, S. q, March Al The mat
ter Of winding up the affair Of the late
state dispensary was further c0mpli-
Gated yesterday when Attorney General
Lyon petitioned the supreme court fer a
writ Of mandanus compelling the wind
ing up commission to turn over the $751;
600 set apart by the legislature to fae
alleged grafters This means conflict
between the state and federal courts, as
Judge Pritchard has already assumed
Jurisdiction OF the fund Of 100000 nov
held by the commission The petition
viii be argued on Wednesday
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-03-04
TO SUE 26
RAILROADS
Action Begun by Federal
Government
TO SECURE OBEDIENCE
----~---
To Safety Appliance Enactment--Regu-
lation Caused Depression-Mccr
Railroad Earnings Show Falling
OF, He Declares.

Washington, March 4.--Attorney
General Bonaparte yesterday directed
the various United States attorneys to
Institute suits against 26 railroad COM
panies in difleren sections Of the coun-
try TO recover penalties incurred By
them for 81 alleged violations Of the
safety appliance law. The facts upon
which these prosecutions are based were
reported to the interstate commerce
commission BY It's inspectors Of safety
appliance.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-03-04
BIG coUNrERFEIr1Ec RAID.
A Plant Seized and Five Arrested in
Brooklyn.

New York, March IA complete
eounterfeiting plant for making spurious
halfdollars was seized in Brooklyn YES
terday and fonr men and one woman
were arrested. charged with making and
circulating the imitation coins. The
prisoners arc John Hart. Raymond seru-
ton. Joseph Clifford, Thomas Mozart
land and Mabel Hamilton. When ar
raigned before United States Commits
sioHer Benedict the men were held IN
50 500 bonds each and the woman $500.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-03-04
LAST YEARS. ELECTION.
There Were 50 Towns Which Voted Yes
On Local Option.

Last year 33 towns and cities voted
fer license ~ follows: Arlington. Bgigh.
ton, Barre City. bennington. Castleton.
Canaan, East Haven, Fair Haven, High
gate. Hancock. Isle Ia Motto, JAY. Mid
dlesex. Mi5alebuy. Norwich, piitsford.
Rutland CITY Rutland Town. Riehford,
Rockingham ST. Adams City. ST. AL
bans Town. St. George Somerset, Stafks-
boro. Sboreham. Sunderland. Shelbnfne.
Vernon. Victory, West Rutland. Wood
ford and Wells.
option regime IS as follows: III 1908
there were IS; in 1904 soi in 1905. 81;
N 1906, ..
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-03-04
Machine Shops on short rima

Memphis. Tenn, March 4-Tbe M.
nois Central has posted a notice - NJ
TOMB Saty, Miss, to the effect that tho
machine shops at that point viii work
only four days a week Of eight hours
each The shops We're closed down two
weeks around the HOLIDAYS. and s;nce
TINT time the men have worked only five
hours a day. ivy
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-03-04
OIL HEARING AT CAPITOL ENDED.
The Case VIII Now Be Continued at
Cleveland.

Washington, March IA conclusion
Of the taking Of evidence In the suit
~ the government against the Standard
Oil company So far al Washington Is
concerned has been reached. On the Iith
instant the case viii be resumed in
Cleveland II is expected that the
STANDARD viii introduce mass Of evil
dence, but where it viii Be taken has
rot yet been determined.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-03-04

wallace r. Gould, James Al. Graham;
grand Jurors, II. II. Dinsmore, O. d.
Cushing; town agent, w, b. q Stick,
ney; road commissioners, c. II. Dustin,
w. G. Davis; school directors, elected
1906, n. Il. Burnett, 1907 Il. Il, bearing,
1908, II. Y. Allen. License vote, yes
90. no 100.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-03-04
TAFT AND FORAKER.
Both Secure Delegates from Tennessee
Convention.

Memphis. Tenn. March 4 The Re
publican convention Of the 10th district
Monday split on the selection Of delega-
tions to the national convention.
The white" faction elected delegates
and adopted resolutions in favor Of Taft.
The colored faction elected delegates aud
indorsed Foraker for president A con-
test as TO seating Shelby county dele
gate caused the disagreement
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-03-04
s.ooo THRowN ouT Of woRK.
National Cash Register Company Sus.
pends Operations in DAYTON. o.

Dayton. o.. March 4.--The National
Cash Register Company has suspended
operations Of is immense plant here.
Three thousand employees are affected
Officials Of the company say they can
not tel when work eill be resumed.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-03-04
WAGE REDUCTIONS DISCUSSED.
Conference of Locomotive Firemen and
Enginemen in Peoria.

Peoria, H., March A conference Of
all general chairmen on railroad lines
east Of Chicago Of the Brotherhood al
Loeomtive Firemen and Enginemen, call
ed by Grand Master ]. J. Hannaban was
IN secret session at the Brotherhood
headquarters Monday. Proposed wage
reductions were discussed. Fifteen lines
were represented.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-03-04
PUBLIC DEBT NOW $500. .zas.
This is an Increase For The Month Of
February Of $7,7ss, 100.

The monthly statement of the public
debt shows that at the close Of business
Feb 70, 1908, the debt less cash ia the
treasury amounted 10 $nOD, 421 TAG,
which is an increase for the month Of
SIS, f0e.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-03-04

France to Send More Troops to Morocco.
Paris. Marc 4--fn line with It's de-
termination to pursue an aggressive
policy for the stibiugati0m of tine discon-
tented tribesmen IN Morocco, the French
egbinet yesterday voted to send 1000
additional troops to that country.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-03-04
pies Cured in 8 to Z paws

PAzo OINTMENT is guaranteed to cure
any ease Of Itching, Blind, Bleeding Or
pr0truding Piles in Z to Il days or men.
ey refunded. 5oc.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-03-04

ee5th 00ef0Ttng the e1fete, While the arg
fnal disease undermines the system
what To DO.
There Is comfort IN the knowledge 50
often expressed, that Or. Kilmer's
swamp Root, the great kidney remedy,
fuihlls every wish IN curing rheumatism,
pain in the back, kidneys, liver, bladder
and every part Of the urinary passage.
It correets inability to hold water
and scalding pain in passing It, or bad
effects following use OF liquor. wine or
beer. and overcomes that unpleasant ne
cessitv Of being compelled to SO often
during the day, and to get up many
times during the night. The mild and
tie extraordinary effect Of Swamp-Root
4 soon realized. Il stands the highest
far its wonderful cures Of the most dis
tressine cases. If you need g medicine
YOU should have the best. Sold by drug
eists ii fiftv-cent and one-doliar sizes.
You may have sample bottle aud a
book that tells all f
ahoutit. 1othseut free -
by mail. Address Or.
giirner & Co, Bing- -
hafnton. \. y. When noneef seasap-Roat
writing mention this paper and don't
rake anv mistake. brit remember the
name. n. Kilmer's Swauip-koot. and
he address. Binghsmton, n. =.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-03-04
Thousands Have Kidney
Trouble and Never Suspect Il.

PrevaIency Of Kidney Discuss.
Most people do not realize the alarm
ing increase and remarkable prevalency
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-03-04

Of kidney disease.
While kidneydis
orders are the
most common
diseases that pre-
vail, they are
almost the last
recognized by
patient and phy-
sicians, rho con-
tent themselves
The oasis., 1908-04-25

local field as he considers the con. ditions of soil and drainage better adapted to that industry.
 Phoenix Republican: The onion growers of this section of the val ley are beginning to bring m this years crop of Bermudas, and to place them on the local market. In several instances it is reported that the crop produced this season will average over $700 to the acre, and 1t is estimated that up to the pres ent time, over a thousand pounds of vegetables have been brought in, and most of this has been disposed of to local markets. At this rate, the indications art that the growers of Bermuda onions will soon be the moneved men of the valley.
The oasis., 1908-04-25
TERRITORY oF ARIzoNA.l
COUNTY or SANTA CRU

COUNTY OF SANTA CRUZ.
 I, Phil Herold, County Recorder in and for the County and Territory aforesaid, do hereby certify that l have compared the foregoing copy with the original articles of incorporation of THE CALUMET AND SONORA COPPER COMPANY. filed and recorded in my office on the 18th day of April, 1908, in Book of Miscel- laneous Records at page ct seq; and that the same is full, tl-Ie and correct copy of such original and of the whole thereof
 Witness my hand and seal of office this 18th day of April, A. D. 1908. PHIL HERoLD, fSEALl County Recorder ADril 1S-NaV 23
The oasis., 1908-04-25
STATE OF MISSOURI,

COUNTY OF JACKSON. s'
 On this 10th day of April in the year 1908 before me, George w. Baehr, Notary Public in and for the State and County aforesaid residing therein, duly commissioned and sworn personally app ared J. H. Harris, George Kumpf and W. k. Collins, known to me to he the persons described in whose names are subscribed to, and who executed the an- nexed instrument, and they acknowledged to me that they executed the same for the pur- poses and considerations therein expressed lS WITN Ess WHEREOF, l have hereunto set my hand and affixed my Official Seal at my office, in the said State and County, the day and year last above written
 H.. s.l' GEORGE W BAEHR,
 Notary Public.
The oasis., 1908-04-25
ARIZONA NEWS.

opened yesterday, and is great improvement over the old way through the shelter ground. Jas. A. Howell, who looked it over, says it is a fine road and will make handsome driveway.
 Graham Guardian: Two suc- cessful badger fights were pulled off Wednesday night at Madsen's livery stable. The successful fight CTS were Schroeder's fierce bull dog, which had been trained spec tally for the events, and two strangers, one a late arrival from London, England.
 Benson Press: l.. R. White will plant variety of very choice ap- pie trees, peach and pear trees; also grape vines; all of which will he planted at St. David where he raised the sweet potatoes which took first premium at the territorial fair last year. The trees and vines have already been ordered for fall delivery.
 Mesa Free Press J. l.. Spain planted a few young orange trees the spring before he went to Ore gon, two years ago. This spring they are setting fruit. The trip to Oregon seemed more like d visit, as his stay was short, and is almost like making oranges while you wait. He thinks now of planting one-third of his ranch next winter.
 Arizona Democrat: Phoenix authorities have just decided in the case of Allen G. Forbes, that he does not have to take out natu- ralization papers. Forbes father, a native of Ohio, went to Canada, where he married a Canadian, and Allen was born in Canada. After the boy was born the parents moved to Arizona, Mrs. Forbes be- ing the first foreign woman to be naturalized in Arizona.
 Holbrook Argus: H. L. Chilson of Winslow, and E. s. Campbell of Chicago, who is bro. .her-in law of Mir. Chllson, were here recently for the purpose of discussing with the business men here the feasibility of organizing and incorporating them selves into company whose pur- pose 1t will be to endeavor to enlist the investment of capital whereby the construction of railway may be affected from Holbrook south ward toward the White mountains and Fort Apache
 Bisbee Miner: At meeting of the Bis5ee Board of Trade yester. day afternoon, 1t was decided to give banquet to the railroad men on the evening of the 10th of May. This was decided after considerable deliberation on the part of the mem bers of the board 1t was also de- cided to have the banquet at the Copper Queen Hotel, and a com mittee was appointed to make the necessary arrangements for the af- fair, also to sec 10 the entertain- mont Of ha visitors
 Yuma Sun: Charles H. Pierce, manager of the Ashland Preserv- ing Company, of Ashland, Oregon, has purchased eighty acres of land in Yuma valley, and announced his intention to devote the entire tract to the culture of asparagus,
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-07-01
PARROTT PARAGRAPHS.

Mr.. R. NJ Monts has been re-
elected principal of the E>rrott
school Miss Ruby Proctor or Daw-
son viii have charge of the inter
mediate grades. and Miss Nettie
Frierson of Butler of the primary
department.
Miss Jennie Lee Oneil Of Forsyth
and Miss Olive Thornton of Hurts
boro. Ala, are guests of Miss Ber-
tina Lee
PrOtracted meeting was begun
Sunday at the Baptist church. Ser
vices at 10 a. m. and 8 p. m.
Miss Sallie Lou Yarbrough is
spending this week with her broth
er Mr. Sam Yarbrough.
Mrs. Ben Wall of Sasser spent a
few days last week with her sister.
Mrs. John Brightwell.
Master William Croweu of Co
lumbus is visiting his aunt, Mrs. w.
z. Pinkston.
Mr.. Marvin Pierce left last week
10 attend a business school in At
.anta.
Miss Susie Mae and Mr. Charley
Brown Of Dawson spent Sunday here.
Miss Nina Austin of Richland has
been visiting Miss Susie Pinkston.
Mr.. Claude Cook of Americas
spent Sunday with relatives here
Miss Elma Dixon of Richland is
the guest Of Miss Bobbie Whaley
Miss Garner Lee Oxford of Sale
City is visiting Miss Eva Sue Cole
Miss Jay of Albany is visiting heI
sister here, Mrs. John COchrane.
Miss Lizzie Windsor was the guest
of Mrs. w. F. Avera last week.
Mrs. Mamie Spann of Plains has
been visiting relatives here.
Miss Williams of Brentwood is Wis
iting Miss Susie PinkstOn.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-07-01
THE SOCIAL, REALM

Miss Tryphosa Black was hostess
at a delightful affair Wednesday
evening complimentary TO her guest
Miss Fay kirkland OF Pelham. and
Miss Leila Walker of Camilla. the
guest of Mrs. J. NJ Marlin. The
parlors ana hall were bright and at
tractive with tail vases of sunfowers
and the mantels were banked with
ferns and the same pretty yellow
flowers. The porch and yards were
lighted with japanese lanterns, and
from a corner of the porch banked
with tall sword-ferns Misses Minnie
Belle Black and Betsy Lowrey served
punch. The evening was spent in
formally in conversation and proved
a very enjoyable one for the younger
Bet. Cream and cake were served
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-07-01
\ Delightful Entertainment.

\ delightful affair of the week for
the younger crowd was the informal
entertainment on Monday evening at
which MI John Melton was host
The guests were entertained on the
lawn, and the warm cordially of
the host made the occasion unusually
pleasant. During the evening sew
eral of the talented guests gave some
of their prettiest piano selections,
which added much to the pleasure
OF all present. Cream and cake
were served. The out Of town guests
We're Misses Leila Walker of Ca
militia. Fay kirkland Of Pearson and
Cook Of Albany.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-07-01
Master Terrell Ragan's Party.

Master Terrell Raglan entertained
Wednesday evening for Miss Mar
,aret Morgan OF Americas Quite
number of his friends were present
and the time was spent in playing
pld-lashiOned games in the large,
Toomy yard. which was lighted with
lanterns Cream and cake were
served. Master Terrell is an ex-
ceedingly agreeable young hostess,
and assisted by the charming little
guest of honor made the occasion
d very delightful one
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-07-01
Entertained the Idle Hour and
Young Matrons' Clubs.

Mrs. w. E. Riordan and Mrs w.
r. JONES entertained the Idle Hour
and Young Matrons' clubs Thursday
afternoon in honor of their guest,
Mrs. Whitfield of Montgomery. The
affair was one of the most elaborate
and charming of the season The
handsome home was decorated
almost entirely with cut flowers,
"a few pot plants being used as
a background In the hall tall
vases of hydrangeas were used, and
in the parlOrs beautiful roses taste
fully arranged were very effective
The punch bowl arranged in the
back hall was banked with roses.
Miss Mamie Locke and Miss Mathews
of Thomaston, who is the guest of
Mrs. j. d. Weaver, served punch.
The guests were met and cordially
welcomed by Miss Frances Campbell
and Mrs. w. r. JONES Domino
whist was the game prayed. Mrs.
J. w. Wooten made the highest score
in the Idle Hour Club, and in draw
ing for the prize, a cut glass bowl,
Mrs. H. O. Thornton was the fOrtu-
nate one. Mrs. c. A Wall won the
prize, cut glass bon-bon dish, in
the Young Matrons Club, and the
guest OF honor was also given an eX-
quisite cut glass dish. During the
games delicious homemade candies
were served, and at the close a salad
course and ices were enjoyed.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-07-01
\ Delightful Rarhecue.

On Thursday q very enjoyable
barbecue was given a, Meltons mill
or Miss Tryphosa Black and her
--uests Misses Fay Kirkland of Pear
NJ md Leila Wan.er of Camilla
Ire Gay was given over to the usual
pleasures OF Melton S, and the bar
uecue and lunch at noon was thor
9ughly enjoyed. In spite of the in
tnnse heat the occasion was an un-
usually pleasant one. and will long
remembered by all who were
resent.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-07-01
A PRETTY CHURCH WEDDING.
Miss Dozier and MIR. Allen Are Mar
ried in ShelIman.

Thursday morning at 1890
o'claca Hiss Lila Elizabeth Dozier
and Ny homas Allen, Jr., were
ma cried la me Baptist church at
Shel5fGan. Gev. w c. Bledsoe OF
Lafayette. Ala, an uncle of the
bride. officiating.
The wedding was a beautiful and
impressive one. The charming
bridesmaids and the groOmsmen, to-
gether with the appropriate music
and impressive ceremony, only add
ing to the elegance of the happy
event.
Misses Lucille MeLendon and Nell
lie and Phoebe Laing attended from
Dawson.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-07-01
4 Gard of Thanks.

We take this method of express
ing to our neighbors and friends
our deepest gratitude and heartfelt
thanks for many manifestations of
friendship. aid and assistance, also
many deeds of kindness. shown us
during the recent sickness and death
OF our dear son. May the richest
blessings of an Advise Creator be
with each and all of you, and may
the cup of sorrow drank so deeply
of by us, if possible. be kept from
you. God bless all of you. Words
cannot express our sentiments to or
for you. Respectfully,
G.. r. COLLINS AND WIFE.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-07-01
For Miss FargasOn.

Misses Pearl Turner and Helen
Cannon charmingly entertained
Monday afternoon for their guest.
Miss Nellie Fargason of Atlanta
The wide, vine-covered porch was
very inviting with handsome pot
plants. Here the guests were re-
ceived. and from a bower OF ferns
and hydrangeas Miss Berta Bald
win served punch. Domino whist
was played. The score cards were in
blue, daintily tied with white rib
bons. Miss Carrie cutter won the
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-07-01

On July ends the 18th fiscal year of THE DAWSON NATIONAL
BANK Having begun September capital its
combined aggregate almost eleven times the banking capital of
Dawson a the o S incorporation.
This result accomplished every
possible accephby the public keeping
paper converting them quickly
when the financial skies
pacs 1907 declining take care
those who needed o
The political situation both and
demand for agricultural products rapidly All
renewed prosperity Place the
with for Yours truly
R. L. SAVILLE, Cashier.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-07-01
Master George McClelland's Party

Master George B. Mcclellan en-
tertained a number of his friend
Monday evening at an informal at
fair at the city park. japanese Ian
terms were hung everywhere, and
the coy summer-house was unusual
~ attractive in the soft glow of the
many-colored lanterns. Here a
punch bowl was arranged in a mass
of pretty cut flowers. and Miss John
ME VIII Mcclellan served punch.
Old-fashiOned games were played.
At a late hour cream and cake were
/ served.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-07-01
COL. STEVENS is DEAD.
Appendicitis Caused Death of PrOmi-
nent Webster County Citizen.

Colonel S. R. Stevens. for many
years school commissioner of Web
ster county and president of the
Bank of Preston, is dead from appen-
dicitis. having been i'll only a few
days The funeral was conducted at
the Baptist church by Rev A. c.
Wellons. his pastor. A large con-
course of people attended the ser
vice and followed the remains to the
cemetery in Preston, where they
were inferred.
Colonel Stevens was a prominent
lawyer and official member of the
Baptist church, and had been a citi-
zen of Webster county for thirty
years.