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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-15
Night of Arson. Riot
aud Slaughter is the
Result or Assault

Springfield, ILL.,, Aug 1.-Two white
men killed, one negro lynched, more
than half hundred persons injured,
two score of houses mostly occupied
by negroes burned last night, is the re-
suit of an attempt by a mob TO lynch Il
negro who had assaulted a white wo-
man. After a night of riot, arson and
slaughter. state troops called out by
the governor succeeded early today in
restoring a semblance of order and
stopping the fire.
City Full of Troops.
thousand militiamen. including
three Springfield companies and com
panies from Bloomington Decatur. Pc
oria, Pekin and Pontiac, are patrolIing
1.-THE streets, and it is believed further
disorder will be prevented.
List of Dead.
The dead:
CHARLES HUNTER, coIored.
LEWIS JOHNSON, white, H.
JAMES SCOTT, white. 70.
Precipitntcd by Assault.
iht was pICtipltdtcl ny dill do
sault committed early yesterday morn
ing by negro upon Mrs Mabel Hal
lam, wife of street railway conduc
tor While the woman slept alone in
her home on populous residence
street the man broke into the house
saulted her.
Before noon George Richardson, q
young negro, was arrested by the shcr
| ifs force charged with the crime, and
the victim partially identified the pris
loner.
Crowds Soon Assemble.
Crowds quickly gathered about the
Jail, but Sheriff Werner's force and the
police were able to preserve order un
! til nightfall without difficulty.
The lynching of Hunter occurred
when a big fire which destroyed the
homes of about 35 negro families il
the negro section of the bad lands
was at its heighth, just preceding the
arrival of outside troops
Accused of Shooting.
| r was dCCuSCu Ol HdNlUS llT6t
upon the whites, and was seeking pro
ltection by lodging in and out of bo:
tcars along the right of way of the Hi
nois Central. The negro was corneret
| in stairway and shot several time
and then hanged to tree and the bod.
riddled G
| Fires Into the Mob.
4 During the lynching of Hunter, Com
pany K, 5th infantry, from Decatur
| attempted to disperse the mob, an
after firing two volleys over the head
cf the rioters shot low, wounding tw
men. The lynching was illuminate
by flames of burning building d
reotly opposite. Every building i
that vicinity, with the exception Q
two or three. was burned. The lynch
ing was in the midst of this seen
cf havoc.
The rope used was short one an
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-15
WROTE BAD NOTE TO TEDDY
Seaman at Norfolk Training Station
Is Arrested.

Norfolk, Va, Aug. 15.-Arthur Jen-
kins, a young seaman at the Norfolk
naval training station, has been ar
rested by order of the secretary on the
charge of having sent an obscene pos
tai card to President Roosevelt at
Washington.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-15
HOLD UP A GREAT
NORTHERN TRAIN
Bandits Work in Approved Style Near
Spokane, Wash, and Make
Their Getaway.

Spokane, Wash. Aug. 15.-Bandits
held Northern Pacific west bound
passenger train last night near Trent,
nine miles east of Spokane. and
forced the enginemen to disconnect
the engine and mail car from the rest
Of the train and run them safe dis
tance away. The bandits then robbed
the mail car.
1t is not known how much booty the
thieves obtained.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-15
MARINES ARE BEST SHOTS
Team Wins First Days Events in Ma
tionaI Competition at Camp Perry.

Camp Perry. Ohio, Aug. i5.--The
United States marine corps thrashed
the field in the opening match of the
National Rifle association tournament
yes terday. II was the first shoot in
the Goth annual tournament of the
association. The weather conditions
We're ideal and good scores were made.
Promptly at O'Clock the contests be
gar. Twenty-four teams were en-
tered The marine corps has three
teams entered and they captured the
first three places yesterday
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-15
NEW MINISTER IS APPOINTED
hussion .kiazim Bey Made Represen-
tative From Turkev

Washington, Aug. 15.-The Turkish
government informed the state depart-
ment Hussion Kiazim Bey was appoint
ed Turkish minister to the United
States in place of Mehmed Ali Bey.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-15
ALSO NEEDING The
LONG S0lLED SOFT
Republicans Seek Big Campaign Fund
in State of New York Where Pub
Iicity isn't Necessary.

New York, Aug. 15.-Republican
State Chairman Woodruff today sent
out a circular letter to repHblican
business men of New York state ap-
rcaling to them for contributions to
he campaign fund.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-15
Railroad Sheep Sheds Burn.

East Buffalo, N Y, Aug. 15.-Fire
early today destroyed the sheep sheds
ef the New York Central stock yards
About 1000 sheep and calves burned.
The loss is 100000
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-15
DECATUR: FLOODED. WITH
REFUGEES FROM CAPITAL
AND FEARS AN OUTBREAK
Negro Women and Children Seek Safety but Negro
Men Are Trying to Arouse Native Blacks to
Return to Springfield and Fight

cials of the railroad that the working
hours of their operators should be
split, while the union officials con
tended that their Interpretation was
that the men should work nine con-
secutive hours a day.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-15
Helped Frame Constitution.

jamestown, Ohio, Aug. 15.-Porter
Sheldon. aged rs, died at his home
here today. He was former MEM
Der of congress and was a--member
cI the Illinois constitutional conven-
ton in 1861.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-15
POLICE MAKE ARRESTS
Prisoners Sought by Mob Still
at Bloomington Despite
Reports.

son and James, the colored men
brought from Springfield last night,
are still in Jail here. Nobody is al
lowed to see them. To avoid the pos
sibiIity of pursuit from Springfield Il
was announced last night the men
had been transferred to Peoria. There
is no excitement here.
Decatur, Aug. 15-Frightened ne
groes from Springfield are fleeing
through this city. The women and
children are seeking places of safety,
while the men are looking for trouble
and are trying to arouse the colored
people here to go back to Springfield
with them and fight. Several have
been arrested. The police and sheriff
are preparing for any emergency, as
the town is rapidly filling with refu-
gees.
CoIored Troops Want to Go.
Peoria. Aug. lot is reported the
cclored troop X of the Sth infantry are
preparing TO leave this afternoon. de-
spite the fact that the governor has
not summoned them. and will act in
dependently, although they have been
advised by their own race to keep
away from the scene for the present
Pastor to Urge Peace.
Hon. William Jameson, pastor of the
African Methodist church and the most
influential colored man in Illinois, left
for Springfield on the noon train. He
is going 10 try to calm his people and
keep them from stirring up more strife.
Lodged in Jail at Bloomington.
Bloomington, Ill. Aug. 15.-George
Richardson and Joseph James, both
negroes, were brought here from
| Springfield last night and lodged i'm
| jail to prevent their lynching at Spring
| field.
Later Taken to Peoria.
Bloomington, ILL.,, Aug. 15.-Richard-
son and James. the Springfield negroes
brought here to avoid mob late last
night, were hurriedly placed aboard a
train and taken to Peoria to prevent
possible capture by the crowd Cf riot
ers, which, it was feared, might come
TO Bloomington.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-15

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Putnam patriot., 1908-05-22
oUINtBAU6

Mrs. R. B. Vaughn and Miss Viola Ri Worcester. spent Saturday with sharles T. AIdrich and family.
 William Raymond, Sr., and family h. moving into the village this week Eiank Raymond will live on the farm.
 Hiram N. Jordan has purchased q feR house.
 Oscar Y. Rowland who has been pending his vacation at MYrieks. Mas, and with (. T. Aldrieh and EamiIy Iefi here saturday for Vermont.
 The body of Mrs. Mary Jordan who lied last Thursday morning at Stough- Ion. Mass. at the house of her daugh- Ter. Mrs. Myren X. Pierce was brought lo New Boston for burial. Services xefe held in the chapel Lat Quinebaug kalurdav: 1nterment in the New Bos- lon eemetary.
 Master Robert Jordan spent Satnf tay with Miss Mary Fits.
Putnam patriot., 1908-05-22
WEST WOODSTOCK

Mrs Brsckeft has gone to Clinton for a few weeks with her sister. Mrs Pope.
 Mir. sherman and Mrs. Beck from Southbridge were calling on, friends in this parish, Monday.
 Mrs. Brown is with Miss Helen Carpenter for the summer.
 Miss Nettie Phillips was at home over the Sabbath.
 \ very pleasant evening was passed at the home Of MT. IF. l.. Corbin last week. the event being his seyentieth birthday, about thirty neighbers and friends came in and extended their good wishes
 Miss Florence Wilcox is to be with the Hammond's at Woodstock Valley oVer the Sabbath
Putnam patriot., 1908-05-22
WOODSTOCK

Memorial services will be held in the First Church next sunday. May 24th, with d memorial sermon by the
 pastor, Rev. George |. Waters. De 1 coratinn Day will he observed Satur-
 day with an address bt Professor Ra- fus, E. Richardson. Committee will be
 appointed and arrangements made next Thursday evening, to be ar
 nounced next Sunday.
 MT. and Mrs. H. T. Child have dur ing tine past two weeks, been taking a trip to Washington, D. C., Maryland,
 and returning via. Sea Warren, N.
 H., Brooklyn, \. l., to visit relatives.
 Mrs. Dr. Mcclellan has returned from a visit to her son in N. Y.
 Miss Dorothy Richardson is al home
 after a winter in the Bermadas.
 Miss Nellie Chandler recently visited her cousin, Mrs. Marcus Wood in Dan ielson and last week entertained Mrs. II. J. Potter.
 Miss Mary Perley is visiting in An-
 dover and at her early home in Maine. Miss Gertrude Take has returned rom earring for a patient ill Brimiield.
 Miss Lottie Howard is visiting in Oxford, Mass.
 Mrs. Woodward has during the past few weeks been entertaining her brother, Sanford Fisher.
 Mrs. Williamson is home again after her Providence visit.
 Mr. and Ms Herbert kingsbury were in Hartford few days last week. G.H. Child attended the meeting of the Probate Assembly in Hartferd last week. He was accompanied by Mrs. Child aud her sister.
 Miss Sarah Lyon is spending the week with Mrs.J. NJ. Paine. Chauncey Child is spending Sunday with Fred Howard in Amherst, ~hile Rilla Child Is guest of Constance hei-
 ton at Holyoke.
 The sad intelligence of the sudden
 death of Mrs. L. B. Crane brings 10 inc people of Woodstock the deepssf
 feeling of sadness and profound sym nathy for the bereayed husband, the three. little boys and infant daughter. The entire family during their sum- mefs in Woodstock have become en-
 deared 10 the people of the town II.
 rare degree. The charming personality
 of Mrs, Crane had won for her many
 friends and her strength Of character
 was manifested where s-e: shs went. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur ;. Hardy have
 returned from their trip abroad. and
 arrived this week al their summer home, Cascade Camp.
 Dr. Armin F.. Brunn. who was one
 of the representatives of this place at the last session of the general as sembly and other residents of this town. appeared before the board of equalization al the capitol, Tuesday, to protest against the increase Tn the grand list Of the town made last year Fa The noard. The increase was nearly sSasl. .t.D. Tax Commissioner W H. e;orbin, who is a member of the board, has recently spent a day in traVeiing through the town.
 Sewing machines and pianos at special prices. Good square piano, ssss faIl : il-2 octayes rosewood finish al JeweIer Shaw's. : Orders placed early will ensure your .seroFation day flowers at Ars. o- r. ~haw's. Baskets for 5ste ID.
Putnam patriot., 1908-05-22
EAST TaoMPsON

Thu funeral services of Irving J. HoyIe, who died in Maiden, Mass, on tuesday, May F, was held in this plaee on Saturday afternoon al the sQtae of his sister, Miss Ann Hoyle. dr Hoyle. who was one of the promi- leui men of Maiden, was born in East Thompson in 1s49, the son of Moses md Caroline Hoyie. He leaves four
 isiers, Mrs William F. Gale, Webster, Hiss Ann Hoyle, Mrs. Ella Hoyle and Marion BiNby of East Thompsoni two lOthers. Burton of Saranac Lake, N. . and Cassius \. of North Grosvenor bale. The bearers were four nephews the deceased, Ralph C. Gale and frank A. Kemp, of Webster, William I Gale, Palmer, and Ellsworth BiXby { East Thompson. The burial was in he East Thompson cemetery.
Putnam patriot., 1908-05-22
q OtCEeTER

There was rousing forest fire here Tuesday, it started from charcoal brands on the Bill Allen place and burned over more then 100 acres, il was what is called hot fire, the ground having been cut over two or three years since il took large force of men all the afternoon to get 1t under control, l5 or 70 cords of wood and a ring Of coal containing over 100 bushels were burned.
 C. N. Burlington has bought the Rev. C. N. Corttis place.
 Charles C. sherman has bought the Oiney Goodspeed place will move there this week.
 Bert Hopkins will move into the Clemence house.
 J. Maud Collins has bought the Leon Shippee place of l.. r. Law.
 Alba Sweet better known as Tim was arrested last week on complaint of Fred -. Place for assault with A dangerous weapon, being an old soldier the charged was changed to earring q concealed weapon to which charge he pleaded guilty and was fined sl0 and costs which he paid, the assault was made on Amey Place who refused to get him cider.
 Roy Law spent Sunday in Proyi- dence.
 Willie H. Woodhead saw three deer in the meadow south of his hou SC Wednesday morning, they had pro bably come from Connecticut. Have the deer have been exterminated in this state under the workings of the so called permit law
 Byron Lewis has got his steam saw mill in working order in the "Pond Woods
 Mike Maeiiion has bought full rig, hof.f wagon and harness.
Putnam patriot., 1908-05-22
TBO P-oN.

At meeting of the Thompson Li- tFary Incorporated, held on the l2th lay of May, 1908, al which time the Rev. Dr. Jones severed his official con- Peelion with that corporation, the fol- F~lng votes were unani z ously passed lts trustees as expressive of the feel pg entertained by them fer their retir- fg president and co-trustee. Whereas Rev. Newton I. Jones, D.. trustee, and for several years the fesldent of this corporations, now re. les from said offices, by reason of the HMration of his term, and, Whereas il is understood that Dr. 0hes k soon 10 remove his residence fom this town,
 | Therefore voted that our thanks be Ria are hereby extended to Hr. Jones the very faithful, efficient and able banner h which he has discharged F duties as a member Of this corpora oht and especially has administered s office a, president.
 Me ieafn of his contemplated depar- 'e lgom HS with the tieepes regret, pd do heEeey extend to him and his lAllk our best wishes for their health, f@peniX and happiness in all the Fss to come. and we especially ln- lge lhe hope tkat the career Of DT. paes, ID the field of labor upon which
 is about To enter, may prove in the gaest degree eongenial and success fuHher voted that these resolutions 1 spread al length upon our records
 uli secretary. and that they also be 'oiished in the PUTNAM PATRIOT 'l .l tn the Nindham County0bservef. Further voted that Mrs. Charles F.. dfs be appointed q committee 10 vsent In person to Dr. Jones copy
 these resolutions duly certified by
 secretary.
 Af. and Mrs. Howard Williams of u1horldge spent last Sunday with mother.
 VI. and Mrs. A. l.. Stins0n Of Hyde ls, were guests in town over Sun 1hSia Doane gave a party to her ang friends on Tuesday afternoon. Ars. Charles Knight is spending a
 days in Boston.
 as ladies are busy preparing for the hing W. C. T. T.. convention.
 .ey. Ar. Thayer of Dudley preached 'ils Congregational church Sunday. sais- Mary F. kingsbury died at her
 'esidenes on Monday. She has re
 a In town a number of years, and
 es much nlssed.
 HIS. J. NJ. Addeman has recently iea her cottage, 1.-The Ark
 eaaton Nieks ,has a fine saddle
 recently purchased for him in N York.
 is. Wiley and Miss Wiley of so<iyn, \. Y-, have opened theif Inner cottage here.
 esing machines from sf2 Ep aiJew-
 >aAws s- Pianos ss low as s.ss, sec hand.
 of Decoration Day flowers plaes
 orders early with Mrs Geo. F.
 Baskets 5'c. 7se, and upwards.
Putnam patriot., 1908-05-22
ur.r GLoUCtsTkR.

Annie Bourgeois, Exelina Du- Miss = pftnafu visited in Aooa- nss ss, lif Friday of last week.
 s.ss " and Nrs. D. 0. Hawkins and
 VI. Aia -ii Edward Joslin of Putnam '. As.sd ai'H ia Providence, Sunday.
 ls.'e@d .h.dv oak school observed Ar
 me ., a.;d Friday afternoon, May $, by 9sl ,;sg r@ q maple tree, shrubs, flower
 -" he children planted school <egs, The exercises were highly en- EaiasA' ur.- Charles H. Collins as sssS. osr The following program was asard: coa;sc c,,,a -ons; Scripture Selection Payer. Ualoon,a in arbor Day -9hs, Spring kssss. Recitation, Springtimes tenssl., Spring kssoiHs' Springtime is Coming sohs' rxsrcise Trees I'll Plant : iass Our Companions Ksal'ihe' May eenei The Tree fsssa., ..,;,n The Green Carpet hssl'"'' The Grand Old Tree .ong, ,rts naa,h of ,ba I aaf h,a.sa, heas On the Farm hts..Ae The Alder by the River Sonh, ',.t;o, The Oak Tree fee'.' Gardens Arbor Day Song nsa.,at;an ssa. The Tax Gathers ne.S;ng ss Seeds Distribution ~ near ArboT Day 9on. aA.s,a,;en Four Lea Clover nss,,a,;on \ Wonderful ssns Who'll Make Sunshine ? |,ong, @ 0 Happy Tree We Plant Today. ur and Mrs. James B. Reynolds en- |,sr,ained her brother, Henry F. Har- nnglon and wife of Dayville;' also El- mer H. Reynolds, wife and three child ,en of Mohegan, on Sunday.
 Mrs. B. Reynolds and daughter, uis, Almira, visited with relatives in |Yobepan last week Tuesday.
Putnam patriot., 1908-05-22
Aces,sln Cure for Aebiag F~es

Shake into your shoes Aliens Foot. Ease. q powder. IL cures Tired, Aei. ing, GalIous, Sweating. swollen feet, Al all Druggists and Shoe stores, 25c. sample FREE. Address. Allen :, olmsted. Lensy N. Y-
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-09-21
BALLOON
RACES

The balloons for these
races will be furnished
by Jewell Bros. of Phil
adelphia, the most
noted aeronauts Of the
country. The balloons,
when inflated, stand 80
feet high and go to an
immense height when
released. They will be
released at the same
time and the aeronauts
will drop at the shot Of
a pistol and the one
reaching the ground
first will be declared the
winner.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-09-21
JAS. {. HARDY
The Worlds Greatest
Rope Walker.

This performance has
appeared in all the larg-
er cities of the Old
World, as well those of
the new. He is now ap->
pearing south for the
first time. He is the only
man in the world who
has ever used a cook
stove on a wire. This
gentleman cooked his
dinner on a wire strung
over Niaraga Falls. No
other has ever attempt
ed such feats as seems
play for him to do.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-09-21
The Five Flying
DOrdenS or the
Flying Valentines

The finest aerial art
lists in the world, in
their great flying trap
exc performance. These
people are the best in
their line and their act
is certainly a thriller.
The apparatus is of
steel and iron construc-
ton and the costuming
is beautiful. This act is
one to be thoroughly APP
preciated.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-09-21
MATT
G A Y

Sensational High Diver.
This gentleman is the
premier Of all divers.
He learned his tricks in
a swimming pool in
California. He dives 100
feet into 3 feet of water.
His weight is $50. How
ever, his skill and sci
ence are exerted to use
the water as a cushion.
Many divers leap only
60 feet, but Mr.. Gay is
one of the few who have
gone to this great
height successfully.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-09-21
OAR 6
DEVIL
SCHREYER

This is the greatest
act offered the public
today. Mr.. Max Schrey-
err starts this act one
hundred and ten feet in
the air and rushes down
incline at the rate Of 80
miles ali hour, leaving
incline at the height of
so feet he dives
through space las feet
into 3 feet of water.
This is a challenge act,
Mr.. Schreyer offering
$500 to any one who
will do it successfully.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-09-21
The Greatest Free Attractions Ever Offered by Any Fair
Shown in Front OF the Grandsand Without Extra Charge!
SPELLMAN BEARS

This is undoubtedly
the greatest Animal
Act in the world. These
bears are handled by
Mrs. Frank P. Spellman
and they do everything
but talk. This act was
one of the best that
played the New York
Hippodrome last sea-
son. There are seven
bears in the troupe in
Guiding "Teddy. :" They
do drill, roll globes
from pyramid, do aero
batic stunts, single and
double seesaw act, and a
correct imitation Of a
dry Albanian drink
ing a bottle Of beer.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-09-21
RUDE
SHIELDS

The funny man. The
handy man; keeps every
body in a good humor.
Starts out Jan. |, winds
up December 81. Then
starts again. You cant
stop him. Owns MANY
medals; wears a few;
has a good disposition,
and a terrible voice.
Watch for Rube. (Not
married.) He lives in
Michigan; winters in
Florida; eats anywhere;
talks all the time.
You all know RUDE.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-09-21
GREAT
WILD WEST
ACTS

These acts will be
shown just as they oc-
Cured on the western
plains. Cowboys and
girls both taking patr
and giving realistis per-
formances. Fancy trick
riding; brocho bust
ing; lariat throwing and
many other western fea-
lures.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-17

State of Illinois, Rock Island Coun-
ty-SS:
County Court. Rock Island county.
October term. 1908.
In the matter of the probate of the
last will and testament of John Nc
Enary, deceased. In probate.
To All Persons Whom This May Con-
cern-Greeting:
Notice is hereby given that on the 5th
day of October, A d. 1908, a petition
was filed in the county court of Rock
Island county, Illinois, asking that the
last will and testament of John Nc
Enary, deceased. be admitted to pro-
bate The same petition further states
that the following named persons are
all the heirs at law and legatees:
Maria McEnary, Minnie Courtney, Anna
lSturdevant. John McEnary, Stephen Nc
Enary. and all the unknown heirs at
law of the said John McEnary, de-
ceased.
You are further notified that the
! hearing of the proof of said will has
| been set by said court for the 2Sth day
of October, A. ID. 1908, at the hour of 3
o'clock in the forenoon, at the court
house, in Rock Island, in said county,
when and where you can appear, If you
see fit, and show cause, if any you
have, why said will should not be adj
mitted to probate.
| II. B. HUBBARD County Clerk.
Dated at Rock Island, ILL.,, Oct. 5,
l190S.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-17

FOR SALE-Cheap, nice level lots, Ask
125, corner Twenty-seventh street and
Eighteenth avenue, facing Long View
street car track. Also for sale or
trade, one acre lot, with new seven
room house. Terms to please pur-
chaser Inquire of E. Thonn, 610
Twenty-eighth street.