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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-05-28

lam candidats for the once of Probate
Judge Of Dickinson county subject % the
action Of the RepublicAn primaries on August
4, 1908 and will appreciate the votes Of all ~
thattime ia. HoPKIIRA
wish 10 announce myself as a candidate
Tor the once Of Probate Judge subject 70 the
decision Of the Republican party 81 the pra-
maries. rJ J. d. BLAKSs
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-05-28
ARMY Maneuvsrs Al RIlsx.

Washington, May APPROPRIATIONS
have been completed by the war de-
partment for joint maneuvers during
the coming summer of all branches Of
the regular service and many state
militia organizations for which con
gress has appropriated s1.OOO.OOO. In
struction camps will be established
and maneuvers held for one month at
Pine Plains. N. y, June Is to July is;
Chickamauga park, July; Leon Springs,
Tex, July; American Lake, Wash,
August; Fort D. A. Russell, Wyo,
August; Fort Benjamin Harrison, Ind,
September; Fort Riley, Kan, septem-
Der; Ataschadero Ranch. Cal. octo-
Der.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-05-28

81. Louis. May 3S.-Heart failure
caused By 4 long throw from deep len
neld to the home plate IN the second
inning Of a game Sunday Afternoon b
tween two local base6ali ts4n1, 70
ruitsd IN the death Of John r ForIK
sn amateur tiaysg.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-05-28

Garden City Telegram: The
friends Of Judge Rees in the Fifth
district are claiming that the leve Of
Office has nothing to do with his race
against Calderhead for congress; that
It is merely a patriotic desire to be Of
service to his country in time Of need.
Nevertheless, 1t is noticed that Judge
Rses is hanging on to his present job
Just the same.
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uttered fr transmlssisn through .. ses
IitAd States mails ~ second Glass InAtter
THUR DAY, MAY %. 1908.
ANNOUNCEMENTS.


lam candidate for the Republican nom.
inatIon for the Office of state Senator, ssnd
district | solicit the support Of Republic
can electors, assuring that all support viii
be thoroughly appreciated.
W, II. UNDERWOOD
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-05-28

AuItln, Tex. nay IA tenlai
uiaa ana rlilsiorn sverl -
a. Rnn1aalfs . tAe Cd y
az ~ 1irucli1n
tclsrll.a. hsas "a
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The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1908-06-04
CONVICTION, VA.

Mrs. c. r. Beale, who has been
quite sick, is conyalescing nicely.
Malcolm Banks, student of Morgan
college annex, Of Lynchburg, is here
Tor. his summer vacation.
Doc. SLEEPER, Of Hot Springs,
spent several days in town last week
J. E.. Drewry went to Cincinnati
on business trip.
The Chickasaw Tribe Of Red Men
will have their annual sermon
preached at First Baptist church
Sunday
The May fair held by the Wrights-
vile Circle last week was very sue
cessful. Many persons from Cow
1ngton attended each night. Mrs.
Mary Wright is president of the
circle
W. W. Benjamin, Of Richmond
came here Saturday and set apart
the Covington Star Lodge No. $50,
Of the order Of ElkS. ! r. Hunter.
exalted ruler; J. S. Hunter, w. T.
Johnson, esteemed loyal knights;
Jas. A. Payne, lecture knight; G.. A.
freeman, treasurer; J. S. Pierce, in
quirer; Robt. Walker, chaplain; J.
keeney, |. guard; John Randolph
Teller; J. T. Edward, organist; VI.
c. Waller, socialist; A. B. Brown,
trustee
Rev. Thomas White flied the pull
pit for Rev. Hackctt Sunday. He
preached two good sermons which
were enjoyed by his hearers. Dur
ing his stay he was guest Of Mrs.
w. J. Hackctt.
Miss ]. f. Perrin lccturcd in Cliff
ton Forge Monday night.
Lloyd Minor and Charles Hunter
are engaged in Clifton Forge. They
are building an addition to Edmond
SCOTS restaurant.
Miss Annie Pollard spent few
hours in Clifton last week. visiting
Mrs. Matte Brown, her aunt.
a. James A. Payne recently Dur-
chased the lot adjoining his home
from II. D. Miller. Consideration,
5000.
Mrs. Malinda Wood. who moved
here about a Year ago, died sud
denly OF q hc1norhage Of the nose
Thursday. She had been in III
health for some time. During her
stay she had many friends who with
her husband, one child and Two sis
ters, mourn their loss. The BODY
was carried to Fincastle Friday for
interment.
Mrs. Emma Mcdowell left Tues
day morning for short stay in
Charleston.
Mrs. Edmond Scott, Miss Rosa
mond Scott, Mesdames Lucy {Jack-
son, w. s. Thomas, Henry Moody
and Mildred Perkins, of Clifton at
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1908-06-04

w S. Gee spent Saturday after,
noon and evening in our city, Wis
itingt friends.
r w. Write arrived from Wash.
1ngt4 Tuesday to sp end the sum
mer.
Mfs Gertrude Mills entertained
M1ssE Spurlock at dinner Sunday"
M4 Dlckerson, an aged gentleman,
is qTte ill at his home on,4seSenth
aven le. ... -. So.
MF. Andrew Baker entertained
the Pllowing ladies at supper Sun
day teVenihg: Miss Georgia Scott
josie Barnett and Mesdames> Green
and }ayne. =
Tf Sunday school Of First Ban
tlst lhufch- presented Miss Georgia
Scotfawit a~beautiful tea set Sun
day porning to show with what ap-
prec5tlon her long labors in the
Sundy school have been regarded.
Tn rally at First Baptist church
of $p5.12.
r. MP Nina Stewart gave a recital
at pr apartments Monday after
noonithe program being carried out
by 81 Of her young pupils. They
all a uitted themselves quite cred
ltapl} which reflected the earnest
work. of their teacher to. great 49,
vant$e.
IN members Of the A. M. E..
chure rendered Miss Stewart a far&
wei reception Tuesday evening at
the furch,j to show with what es-
teenf5he is held by them as their
orga1st, and to wish her. God-speed
IN ne matrimonial career. .''T%
IN K. Of P. hail on Ninth street
was e scene Of q very, pleasant af-
fatr Ist night, the occasion being a
recePon and banquet given by the
aIdnF Of Douglas High School to
the f1ss Of 1908. The decorations
"h1cl carried ont tho color scheme
OF. gfn and white, the class colors,
sWyer 9luite pretty and made d very
attr9tye setting for the large COM
panYlssembled. From the center
chanFiter to the various side chan
dteN9 festoons Of green and white
crep@aper diyerged. The stage was
banlf with ported plants, and the
'scenqvas furth4 rendered beautiful
by II addition Of a piano, decorat-
ed The cut flowers. Amid this
beaWul scene were seated the
alum, Mrs. Sarah Gillard, '95 pre-
sidea Representatives from nearly.
all dthe twelve classes Responded
Withfhetr minute speeches. a1l< of
Whiolwere interesting and pleasing
me Eumni address was creditably
deliWsd by Miss Georgia Scott, '95.
Aftef the program refreshments
wer9ervcd to about one hundred
guest the color scheme OF green
and bite being carried ont in the
ices. The company departed at mid
ntghtall Wishing Joy and success
to thplass Of '08. ,t.@ ,1. !, 4,
THecoud annual meeting of the
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1908-06-04
INSTITUTE.

The West Virginia Colored Insti-
tute baseball team left Friday 'fop
Hinton ahd Sun. The team was ac-
companted by the Athletic Glee Club.
Mrs:SMartha Rufin, of Clarksburg,
was the guest Of Mr.. and Mrs s. H.
Guss, Saturday and Sunday.
Miss Moss Clay was quite Ill dur
ing the, past week. We are pleased
to report her recovery at this writ
ing.
Miss Bessie Dorsey, daughter Of
Mrs "a: Al, Dorsey, died at the home
Of her. grandparents in Charleston,
Monday morning. The remains were
brought to institute, Tuesday after
noon, Tor burial. -
Mrs. J, McHenry Jones, Miss Bes-
sic v. Morris and Miss Mary Eubank
spent Mon day III Charleston.
Ashley aTayson was quite III sew
eral days last week.
Miss Matte Hackley, Of Charles
ton, was ffosteBs' to the commercial
class OF the West Virginia Colored
Institute, Saturday afternoon. Miss
HackleS is one Of the graduates of
the above class.
J. Q5Sadndefs left for his home in
Virginia. Saturday morning.
Mrs..TW II. Lowry and Prof. j.
McHenry> Jones represented the fac
nifty of1the nv est Virginia Colored In
stituts at the 7uneraf OF Miss Bessie
Dorsey in Charleston, Tuesday az
ernoon. " e.. ...-< ~ /,
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1908-06-04
HUNTINGDON

The twelfth annual commencement
Of the Douglas High school took
place at the theater last Friday
evening amid most pleasant sur
ro1ndings, and before one of the
largest audiences that ever gathered
on such an occasion. The people
manifested unusual interest and
turned out in large numbers to wit
ness the exercises. The class mum
bered but two this year, but from
the manner in which they delivered
their orations and the splendid con-
struction OF the thought expressed,
the class made up in quality what it
lacked in quantity.
The address to the class, which
was to have. been delivered by DR..
Joshua II. Jones' president of VIII
berforce university, was delivered
by Prof. e. e. Finch, professor of
mathematics in the same institution.
His address was an able one, and
was listened to- with great benefit.
The music by the school was up to
It's usual good standard. Prof,
Foulk, In presenting the, diplomas,
hh1oO u ltooI pOthG1u- SpSSEu w tuS
patrons on the need of greater reg
| ularity. in sending their children to
school, especially the larger ones "
The following is the program as it
was rendered: . -. =. ''
Chorus, 20 Lord, How Manifold
are THY Works"-Barnby. e
Invocation Rev. 8. A. Lewis. II
Chorus, Evening Bells. "-Pease.
Grafton, "The Value Of Educa-
tion"--William ID. Mills. -
Grafton, "Over the Alps. Evelyn
Chorus, "Our Triumphant Flag"
Fischer. .'
Address, Prof, E. E. Finch, Will
berforee university. r.'r' -
Presentation Of diplomas, Prof.
W. M. Foulk, superintendent public
schools. ,,,.. Z -~,
Doxology. -! ',~r e..
Benediction, Rev. N. Barnett
Glass C0lors-Grcen and white.
Glass Excelsior.
Rev. Thurston as -. called to St
Adams last week to conduct the
funeral services Of Miss Elizabeth
| Wilson. 49,. H. g..
Mrs. Mary Green and niece, Miss
Spurlock, Of St. Adams, came down
Friday TO witness the graduation of
their neice and cousin, Miss Evelyn
Willis. (. e. H., >.,< tI&
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1908-06-04

/ f0rand Chaneellor w. j, Thomp.
{soH3of the Knights OF Pythias arriy-
iedim the city Monday evening from
fChS3aes Town. and Keyser where he
spent last week In the interest ot the
order. Mr., Thompson left yesterday
It6 Visit the lodges on Boup Creek
Gfand Lecturer L. O., Wilson, Hof
the Pythian Order, was here Thurs:
day might to visit the local lodges.
Owing to a misunderstanding of
dates the lodges failed to assemble ~
AM audience conservatively esti-
mated at one thousand heard the
production Of Jack Barton" by the
pupils of Garnett high school at Mer-
(GG hail. Monday night. This was
the first attempt of the high school
20 stage a play OF this class, and the
work Of the amateurs was q revela-
ton to many. There was the usual
contest between virtue and vice in
which the former reaps It's reward In
1.-THE. last act. The hero, william, hero
Inc, NBoubrette, and other familiars
wore In evidence and played their
parts in a very creditable manner.
Miss Hazel Lucas, 1.-The leading
Lady" was we'll supported by a
strong caste, and the audience show
ed its appreciation Of their efforts by
liberal applause on the slightest
Fprovocation. Mr.. J. F. j. Clark, I'M
der whose direction the play was
given, is receiving much well-earned,
praise for the excellent production. :
A number of friends from this
city went to st. Adams, Saturday, to
attend the obsequies Of Miss Eliza
BETH Wilson, whose death occurred
Wednesday night of last week. Miss
most enjoyable ever held, as pro-
nounced by all In attendance. The
day was an ideal one to spend in the
woods.
The Clarksburg school team play
ed Fairmont in the afternoon, with a
score of 7 to S in favor of Clarks-
burg. '.
Mrs. E. l.. Morton and daughter
Doris left, Monday, for a few days
visit In Morgantown.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1908-06-04
CORRESPONDENTS
tended the funeral Of Mrs. Anna

tended the funeral Of Mrs. Anna
Reynolds.
The funeral OF Mrs. Anna Rev
nolds, who died very suddenly Sat-
urday morning, was preached by
Rev. W. J. Hackett Monday after
noon at O'Clock at the First Bab-
list church, of which she was a mem
Der. 8 She was As years Of age and
had been married 10 years. The
scriptures were read by Rey. E. p.
Jackson. Hymn was lined by Rev.
Garrett White, OF WrightsvilJe.
Prayer was offered by Rev. Jefferson
Of st. Johns chapel. Mrs. Lizzie
Hall and NJ. l.. Williams sang What
Are They Doing in Heaven" The
community has lost one OF it's best
friends. Mrs. Reynolds leaves seven
children, husband, two brothers, one
sister and host Of friends.
Rudolph Mickens, OF Hampton In
stitute, came home Sunday morning
to spend his vacation.
Mrs. 'Chas. Hall and sister, Miss
Rosa Mickens, left Friday to attend
| commencement exercises at BluefieId
Institute.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1908-06-04
PARKERSBURG.

The class sermon was preached to
School last Sunday evening at Logan
M. E, church by the pastor, Rev. ST.
mon Huskins. He preached an able
fsermon and one which was filed with
many valuable suggestions, which, If
followed, will be very helpful to the
class. Il
The closing exercises. OF Sumner
Hi h School Literary Society were
held at the Bethel A. M. E. church
last Friday evening. 1t was most
excellent program and was enjoyed
by tall who were present. The de-
BATH was exceptionally good. The
l,neEly-elected officers were also in
stated at that meeting and they will
take UP the work at the beginning of
next term. .. ,
4 sgch9ol picnic will be. held at
City. Park next Friday. All patrons
| and ftfends are cordially invited to
be present -
Mrs: Susie B. Ellis, an old and re-
spected citizen of Parkersburg, died
| last Wednesday night week and was
buried Sunday. The funeral services
were held at the home of her son
Chas. Ellis, and were conducted by
Rev. Simon Huskins.
Mrs, Justice and daughter and
Mrs. Thos. Fletcher, Of Marietta, O..
were In the city, Sunday evening.
Mrs. VIM. Watkins left Monday
| morning for an extended visit to
Canton, O., and Pittsburg, Pa.
Mrs. Thos. Fletcher will spend the
weekend, the guest of Mrs e. V
Seams, 1907 Latrobe street
| The commencement exercises were
held at Auditorium theatre, Thurs
day night: AS an account Of the ex
ercises could not be given in this is
sue it will appear next week.
| Rev. E. E. .O'Brient, VINO spent sew
eral days In Charleston last week, re
turned Monday.
| Chas. Wells returned home from
Columbus last week,
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. Charlie
Wilkes, a daughter, last Wednesda.
night =
An interesting meeting OF Vendet
ia Court, No. s., was held last Thurs
day night.
Misses Colston and Butler will
leave for their homes IN gainesville
o., and Columbus, o., next Friday.
The reception given the senior b.
the junior class, at the home OF Mrs
Isaac Gusts, last Wednesday night
was grand affair.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1908-06-04
THOMAS.

Mrs. Elizabeth Waddy is indis-
posed at this writing.
The ladies Of Thomas and Coketon
Baptist church realized the sum OF
1882 at the supper given by them
on Saturday evening.
Isaac Davis won the delicious
cake given by Miss Bette 8. Bruce
having guessed the RICH tarticle that
was concealed within.
Mrs. J. e. Bruce won the beautiful
handmade lunch cloth that was
made and given by Miss Mary L.
Thompson.
The Ladies' Aid was entertained on
last Thursday by the Misses Will
ans, OF Front street. A repast OF
fruits, cake and lemonade was serv.
cd.
Mrs. Ida Payne was hostess to the
Wiling Workers last week.
Arthur Bruce has been indisposed
for two weeks, but is a little improy-
ed at this writing.
Little, Odessa Boyd Is inGisDoscd.
W. Thompson left on Sunday for
Charleston, the headquarters Of the
West Virginia Knights Of Pythias
Lodge. -
James Washington and Neal Bax-
ter, Of EIkins, we're calling on lady
friends Of Thomas and Coketon, Sun,
day.
Mrs, B2Ward Jones left for Har.
pers Ferry on Sunday.
The willing Workers will give q
supper In the Masonic hail on Mon
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1908-06-04
Bradford Building

musical and literary club was held
at the residence OF Miss Sarah Will
kins, 290t Eighth avenue, Cottage
Grove, last Tuesday evening. The
following program was rendered.:
instrumental Solo4-Miss Josie M.
Barnett. .: . -.
Recitation--Miss Georgia Scott.
Clarinet SoIo-T. w. wilkins.
. Instrumental Solo-Mrs. B. c.
Winston.
Instrumental Solo-Prof. E. A.
Whey. -
Vocal Solo--C. v. Wilkins.
After which delightful lunch
con was served the. following mem
bers: 'Mesdames Mollie Mickens,
Martha Baker, T. w. Wilkins, Ella
Winston, Robert Humphreys.
81. w A. Whey spent this week in.
x - -
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1908-06-04
ST. ALBANS, \

|. Miss Elizabeth Wilson's death,
which. occurred "Wednesday, May 27,
came as a shock to her many friends.
She. was .ta#ching In ,Laugston High
School, y Fl, Pleasants when stricken,
by what, y Eagter an%illness Of nine
weeks, resulted in death. The de-
ceased W8S q graduate Of West Vir-
ginia Norma5 51nstitute, and was con-
.stdered one of: the most proficient
teachers In the state, she was an &C
tive and consistent Christian, hay
ing been CONNECTED with church for
more than i years. She was q char
ter fnemberS of <Rhododendron Court,
EMO. 80, and did much towards MAX
ing 1t a. strong order, She infused
life and love into every. thing with
winch she was connected. The fun
eral was, preached by Rev. Spurgeon
Thurstott. ogIHpntington assisted by
Rev., W.sWssscbtt and Prof Byrd
4Prillermah. "SHs was laid to rest in
Teays cemetery amidst O. canopy Of
beautiful flowers which we're sent Sy,,
West VtfgWa<Teachers' Associatidp4
faculty of West Virginia institute,
charleston Woman's Improvement .
League, and many friends. IT, .~
= Miss Gertrude Parrish, teacher Of
st. Adams. public school, closed a
very successful term; Monday even
ing. The closing exercises We're very
impressive and the teacher deserves
much credit. -
Mrs, Edward. PateLof Winifrede, Is
the guest Of her niece, Mrs. Edward
tStraughter. y y 49, .
Prof. and Mrs. Loe r. Jordan. OF
IT.. Pleasant, are the guests. of Rev.
and Mrs. w. w. Scott.
Clark Harris, member Of the grad
,patingS class OF, w. vi, was a bust
mess visitor here last week.
i. Matthew NJ Hicks, IS visiting his
parents at Barboursvilie. ...~"..1<'@< +.
4! Mrs. Mary Green and Miss Ellen
Spurlock attended the graduation ex.
ercises OF Hdhttngton High School,
10 80 = "a 81 RI
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1908-06-04
O. E9RnGE @ OTHER
.222 CAPITOL STREET

Mr.. and Mrs: S: H. Guss, Mrs. Mar
tina Ruffin, Misses Moss Clay and
Amelia Lowery attended the high
school play in Charleston, Monday
evening. ~- -
Miss Lula James accompanied the
Institute Glee Club on it's tour to
Hinton and Sun.
Miss Ethel Spriggs attended the
funeral OF Miss Lizzie Wilson at St.
Adams, Saturday. =.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1908-06-04

day evening, s.'.' ,,>&Sts'tS
= Mrs. George Williams and Chass,
Malone. both OF Davis, we're caliini
on friends'hcre on Sunday. ~ IN
|S" Rev. II L. Davis. John Wade, and
Lindsey Hill left last Friday for Sea
bert to attend the Baptist Sunday
School Union. e.. .. --$@|S
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1908-11-21
new DOCUMENTS OF RECORD
Filed in the Office of the Recorder
of Eureka County Up to
November 10, 1908

Proof of Labor on the Emma Z,
Emma E Extension, 2 ZEE and Bonanzs
mines situated in Mill canyon in Cortes
mining district by j. E Erickson. Re.
corded November 16.
Notice OF Location of the Fraction
mine in Eureka mining district south
Of the Windfall shaft by William
Lumery, d. G. Kelly and Samuel NJ.
Chord. Recorded November 10.
Proof of Labor on the Fraction mine
in Eureka mining district south of tn,
Windfall shaft by William Lumery
D. G. Kelly and Samuel NJ. Chord.
Recorded November IL.
Simon Trento to P. Edera-Deed to
so acres of land, about four miles north
east of the town of Eureka, known as
the Pastorino ranch. with improve.
ments. Con sideration $40. Recorded
November 5. 1908.
julius Huebner to A. B. Lightfoot-
Deed to the Lulun, Tenderfoot and
Winner mining claims situated in
Eureka mining district on the west side
of Goodwin canyon with improve
ments. No consid GRAFTON mentioned.
Recorded November IA. 1905.
Daniel Davies to Eureka County
Bank. Trustee-Deed to Prince OF
Wales, Copper Glance. Amazon. Blue
Jay. Copper Bolt. St. Dennis, Copper
King, jefferson. Blackbird, Daisy and
Copper Nut mines aud other real prop
erty. together with improvements.
water rights. springs and wells, stu.
ated in Antelope mining district. Con
sideration 5000. Recorded November
l6. 1905.
Joseph Siri to John Siri-Deed to 500
acres of land situated In Diamond val.
ley, known as the Sri ranch, with i'm.
provements; also a note and mortgage
belonging in part to the estate of Der
nardo Sri, deceased. Consideration
$40. Recorded Novem Der II. 1908.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1908-11-21
New Duties for Postmasters

The United States Postal Department
has informed postmasters that every
postoffice should have o well displayed
sign. not only showing the location Of
the p~ostofice but giving the name OF
the town. The department has also
Issued an order to ~postmasters to con-
Ter with the public authorities in regard
70 the school children having instruc-
lions as to the operations and or
sanization Of the postal service. Post
masters are requested to make talks al
the schools on the subject when oppor'
tunity affords.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1908-11-21
Case Settled Out of Court

The civil case of E. Sasserno, ad-
ministrator of the estate of A. j.. Sas-
serno, vs. Pho Serrero, was settled ont
Of court Saturday. The costs Of said
suit are to be taken ont of the estate
and the defendant was allowed to file
his claim against said estate. This suit
was brought by the plaintiff. who
claimed that while he had certain
property in his charge at Palisade as
such administrator. amounting to about
$1,000. the defendant took unlawful
possession of the property and retained
the same. The plaintiff also asked fol
an additional $500 as damages for such
retention.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1908-11-21
rh.nk.sivins Proclamation Issued

Governor d. s. Dickerson has issued
a proclamation to the people Of Nevada
designating Thursday. November 20, as
a day Of Thanksgiving, and urges and
recommends that throughout the State
the people cease from their wonted
occupations, and at their several homes
and places Of worship rsverently thank
God for the manifold blessings He has
bestowed upon them.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1908-11-21
DAVIES JURY FAILS TO AGREE
Case Set for RetriaI at the Next Term
of the District Court

The jury in the case Of the State vs..
Harry Davies. charged with intent to
kill X. Mechanics, which was tried in
the District Court last week. were un-
able to agree and were discharged by
Judge Breen at 1915 Friday night, after
being out about 10 hours. 1t is under
stood the first ballot taken by the jury
stood seven for not guilty to five for
guilty.
The second trial Of the case was set
by the Judge for the next term of court,
which will probably be held in March.
The defendant was held ON the same
bonds-$2200-and the same PARTIES
were accepted as bondsmen as obtained
during the first trial of the case.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1908-11-21
Three Counties Want Division

A movement has been started by the
citizens of Rhyolite and Of other towns
in the southern part of Nye County to
have the Legislature at the coming
session divide Nye County and make
Rhyolite the county seat. Of a new
county. 1t is also stated that a portion
Of the population of Lincoln County
will ask for a division of that county,
and that the citizens of Rawhide and
Hawthorne will endeavor to have Es-
meralda County divided SO that the
northern part of Esmeralda will be
a county by itself, with Rawhide as the
county seat.