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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-16
WHY SUFFER-?
Breathe Hyomei and Kill the loath-
some Catarrh Germs.

just as long as you have catarrh
your nose will itch. your breath will be
foul, YOU will hawk and spit. and you
will do other disgusting things because
You can't help yourself. The germs
OF catarrh have got you in their power;
they are continually and persistently
digging into and irritating the mucous
membrane of your nose and throat.
Ihey are now making your life miser-
ante: in time they will sap your entire
system of its energy, it's strength. its
Vlgor and Vitality.
IL YOU do not kill. the loathsome
germs OF catarrh. their desperate as
S'u'' VIII in time undermine your real
son. rob your brain OF it's brilliancy
ana activity. and leave you not only a
pn! seal but a mental wreck.
rms picture is not overdrawn: the
writer has seen thousands of just such
vases he has personally experienced
mc demoralizing results that come
uohl the ravishing attacks of the
norrlbie catarrh germs. the greatest
pest of civilized nations
but there is one remedy that Will
a. ALL me germs and cure catarrh. and
fhnE,
.'as Is Hyomei. the Australian dry air
atnent There may be other
.e~edles, but they are not guaranteed
bowditch. Webster & Co. the drug
ess, will guarantee Hyomei to cure
aa.dtrh. or money back. Don't delay
.is pleasant antiseptic treatment.
very day YOU allow these germs 10
Ast IN your system brings you nearer
complete decentralization. Bowditch.
s "eoster & Co.. will sell you a COM
ne'e Hyomei outfit for. only s1,0o. Ask
"elh about it. 1t is also guaranteed
cure bronchitis. asthma, coughs.
s0,as and hay fever.
soio and guaranteed in Waterviile
n ."o W. Dorr and in Gardiner by
= II. Heanc.
tss. O16.2l. Is
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-16
Letters From Maine Towns
SIDNEY.

Mrs A. G. Grant of Portland ard Mrs.
:. A. Smith of Windsorville are visit
inc the latter's niece, Mrs. G. X. Hast
ings.
NORTH-Nlr. and Mrs. NJ. S. Leach
of West Rockport arrived Friday for
weeks visit with the formers broth
or Rev. Albert Leach.
Mrs, p. S. Malloy of the National
soldiers Home visited at NJ. c. MooNe's
Wednesday.
Mrs. Mustard and daughter Luelia of
BOSTON are guests of Mrs. M. S. Til
ley.
B.. F. Hussey and A. H. Smith left
Wednesday for Owls Head, where they
will be engaged for two weeks in grad
ins the grounds around the formers
cottage.
Mrs. Howard Smiley of Augusta pass
cd Wednesday and Thursday with her
brother, Frank Page.
Frank Bourne attended the fair in
Vinsow Wednesday.
Cecil Clark left Thursday for Boston,
en- route for Keene, N H.
Miss Luthers of Providence, r. L..
who has been visiting her sister, Mrs.
Manton Peck, returned home Thurs
day.
Mrs Iva Taylor is passing a week in
Waterviile.
A son was born to Mr.. and Mrs
George W. Field Oct. 6. The little one
weighs only 2I2 pounds and will be
named Richard.
Miss Mary A. Reynolds of Lewiston
and sister, Mrs. Abbie H. Burgess,
passed Thursday and Friday with their
brother, NJ. B. Reynolds of Augusta.
Frank Smith. Charles Wheeler, Mrs
Frank Robinson and daughter Muriel
and Miss Lillian Davies of WaterviIIe
made an auto trip to Sidney Saturday
Miss Davies remained over Sunday the
quest of Miss VI. G. Moore.
Scott Bracket and Budd Lyon, who
have been taking an outing for the past
two weeks at Grant pond, returned
home Friday
Clyde Tillson and family of Bel
grade Lakes passed Saturday and
Sunday with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs
f. A. Tillson.
Bert Alexander of North Belgrade is
threshing grain in this vicinity.
w. S. Carter and r. S. Bacon have
gone to Boston for few days
Martin GoOdhue has harvested about
1900 bushels of nice potatoes.
Miss Edna Tillson and Miss Lillian
Cowan of Waterville passed Sunday
at their homes here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-16
CENTER MONTVlLLE.

MS Christiaua Berry is in Washington
critically i'll of pneumonia. Mr., and Mrs.
g. s. Berry, and Mr.. ana Mrs. j. W. lib
belts have been to see her
Ethel and Clarence. children of +. +.
Thompson are ill. Doctor L. n Pearson
is attending them.
Mrs. W. T., Jones is ILL., Her mother
Mrs. Sarah Thompson of Halldale. was
with her Sunday night and Monday.
Mrs Helen Cushman is again on the
sick list
Mrs. Rosetta Price, of Rockport. is
visiting her grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs.
j.. Neltci.
There vim he an auction at Mrs w A.
FolnndS Thursday. Mrs. Poland, with
the children will soon join her husband
i'll 1'ridgeWater, Mass.
Mrs. Allen Goodwin is visiting friends
in Palermo and Albion.
q. II. Nash of Camden. and oscar Coo
gins, Of Scarsmont We're guests of Mrs.
Clara r. .'almer, last Saturday evening.
LlrWcllyn Keller was IN RockpCrt last
week.
Mrs. W. T.. .Tapuith visited her sister.
Mrs. r. C. Sleeper. in Freedom. last
Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-16
SARGENTVilLE.

The annual harvest Home festival
Of the Se6gWicll church was held oct
:. The attendance WAS large and near
ly S10t was realized. Rev. Samuel Mrr-
iii. grandson of Rev. Daniel Merrill
the founder of the church. occupied the
pulpit Sunday.
Mr.. AID Mrs Albert Dority of Lynn
are visiting friends here.
Phyllis. the infant daughter Of MIR
and Mr.. and Mrs. Hugh Brown. died
Wednesday morning. after very brief
illness.
Mrs. r A. Knapp has closed her cot
tase. The Anchorage. and is passing a
few weeks with Miss Caroline ?, I.ati-
mer -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-16
VASSAL BORO,

POPE AVENUE-George Jones of Lynn
Mass. was calling on relatives and ffferds
in the place Sunday.
Mrs, Cynthia Richardson Of East Vas
salboro, who has been visiting her daugh,,
ter Mrs Laura Perkins, returned to ner
home Tuesday.
M. and Mrs. Fred Fitzgerald and chill
dren of China Lakeside were callers in
the place Sunday.
Christine Wehber was 4 guest Satur-
day Of friends in China.
Mrs Oscar Siblcv and MISC Mae Siblcy
were recent callers in this place,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-16
LlTCHEIELD PLAINS.

Rev. D. f. Andrews of Lewiston preach
ed at the Plains church Sunday.
The c. F.. prayer meeting was well at
tended Sunday evening. Brother Andrews
and Brother Washburn. both being pres
ent. gave some very helpful talks, which
We're appreciated by all.
Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Wilson Of Orr's
Island, who have been guests at Q.
Smiths. returned home Monday.
VIII Metcalf of Hopedale, Mass, is at
home for a few weeks.
A. r. Bucklin has been drawn as jury
man for the November term at Water
vile.
MIR and Mrs f. VI. Walker Are en-
tertaining relatives from Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-16
WEST GARDINER.

w. a. Hopkins is helping Irving l..
Ware harvest his potato crop. The first
Thousand bushels are already in, and
the yield promises to exceed anything
ever produced in West Gardiner by a
single grower. The potatoes are uni
formly of good size smooth and fine
Mr.. Ware has all the latest improved
potato machinery. He attributes his
success in potato culture to the liber-
al use of high grade fertilizers and
all the details of caring for the crop
from the time of planting until harvest
AS this is an unusual season on &C
count Of the. drought, farmers as
rule are not expecting bumper yield
of pcta:oes in this section.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-16
ETNA.

Adrian Locke is at home from School
with another carbuncle on his neck.
MIR. ard Mrs. George Jones were
called to Unity Sunday by the death OF
his uncle. Mr.. Jones and will otficiate
at the funeral.
Mrs. Scott Rowe came to town sa'-
urday from Skowhegan. where she Nus
been all summer and VIII return some
time this week.
!. W. Sylvester is back on his H. r.
.. Route.
Mrs. A. NJ. Soule and sister Mrs.
Lol,isa Kicker, who have beeh win
Mrs. Souie's daughter, Mrs. Scott john
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-16
WALES.

Mrs. Josiah Stewart, who has PASSED
several weeks in Ohio and Illinois Wis
iting her daughters, returned home
Wednesday.
Mrs. Mary Thompson, who has been
quite i'll, threatened with pneumonia,
is now cOnvaleScent
Mrs. Fred Greenwood has been visit
ing her mother. Mrs. Teel at No Name
pond.
Guy Hirklcy and Freeman ANDREWS
captured 80 fish Thursday as II result
of their days sport at Cobbossee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-16
cOOPER,S MILLS.

Martin Hewitt has bought Charles
Ashford's place and will succeed Mr.
Ashford as station agent. He VIII build
a blacksmith shop across the street
from the railroad station and VIII do
blacksmithing in spare time MI
Ashford expects to move to Augusta IN
ahout two weeks. Charles Brown
bought Martin Hewitt's place
Bal Keene will move into the mouse
near Abbott's store. Mrs. Fred Allen
will occupy the Keene house.
Mrs a. B. Moves returned nome
Saturday after an absence OF several
weeks. Her daughter. Mrs. Newton
Foge of Sanford accompanied her.
Waterman Dow of jefferson has
moved to the Ann Weeks place.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-16
HALL DALE.

MI and Mrs. Roscoe Thurston and
Mr. and Mrs y. $. Vose returned home
October 6 rom Connecticut.
c. I'll. Vose is at home from Bridge
water. Mass, for a visit.
Apples are very scarce: hardly
enough for home use.
Mrs. NJ. B. Small is visiting Mrs NJ.
w. White.
c. Il. NOSe has returned from his
hunting trip. He brough home two
deer.
A large flock of snow birds was
seen Oct. 8.
Ira L. Howard of PittSfield was at
J. E. Halls october and 8.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-16
SOUTH VASSALBORO.

Miss Alice Smart returned from Wa
terville Saturday. after passing d Week
visiting Mrs. Ef1ie Berry.
Mrs. Gertrude Whitehouse went to
Whitefield Wednesday to attend the
wedding of Miss Grace Webb and Ar
thur Kidder which occurred at the
home of Miss Webb's parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. John Webb Wednesday at high
noon.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. Nj. Cross and Mr..
and Mrs. G. l.. Weeks of Augusta were
in the place Friday.
Mrs. II. n. Whitehouse returned from
Augusta Friday, after several weeks
StaV.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-16
LITChEIELD PLAINS.

It is expected that Clarence WASH
burn of Brockton. Mass. will be pres
ent at the Christian Endeavor meeting
next Sunday evening and talk to the
young people both of the G. E, Socie-
ty and Sunday school,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-16

Potatoes are nearly all of marketable
size, smooth and free from rot. but have
turned ont only about one half a crop
Forest Farley had d potato, of the Pride
Of Briton variety. which weighed two
pounds and one ounce.
Frank Parsons living on Burrill Hill has
received Sli3.10 for sweet corn raised from
one acre of ground and delivered to the
Durham & Morrill, factory at Norridge-
wock.
Mrs o. Fl stevens picked a bunch of
wild blue violets on Oct. 10.
Bisbee daily review., 1908-12-23
ANOTHER DIVORCE
 IN HIGH SOCIETY
Millionaire Sportsman, Jealous of His Better Half, Wants
 Bonds Severed.

NEW YORK, Dec. William Gould Brokaw, millionaire sportsman prominent in yachting, racing and au Itomobiling. is reported to have in- structed his attorneys to take steps toward the suit for separation against his wife of little more than a year, who was Miss Mary Blair, daughter or Mir. and Mrs. Joseph Allen Blair. It is stated by a close friend of Mir. land Mrs. Brokaw that weekend party gwen by Mrs. Brokaw at their beautiful country place. Niryana. at Great Neck, beginning last Saturday. vhiie Mir. Brokaw was at his shooting ledge in North Carolina is the cause s3f the latest trouble.
 How MT. Brokaw learned of the party and it's personnel. to which he appears to so strongly object, does not appear, but it Is known that he got tae news almost as soon as the guests arrived and that positive orders reached his manager yesterday to at once close the Great Neck house. These orders are said to nave come as a great surprise to Mrs. Brokaw. i Last night Mrs. Brokaw denied her self to all callers at Great Neck In qu'ries for Mir. Brokaw brought the linformation from servants that he was istiil at his shooting box, Fairview, near High Points, N. C.. where he
 went some weeks ago. accompanied
 by II. B. Gilbert, who married sis ter of Mir. Brokaw. The probable date lof his return was unknown.
 There was little surprise among ineighbors of the Brokaws when they
 learned yesterday that Mfr Brokaw
 had ordered the house closed and had
 intimated that he intended to seek
 seDaration They knew that Mrs.
 Brokaw had been left alone at .he
 house by Mir Brokaw during the ses-
 eral trips he has made lately, ana that
 he was as much devoted to sports as lEefore his marriage.
 1t was declared hy tbcse neishbors
 however, thAt Mfr Brokaw was as-
 ways kept well informed of Mrs. Rrv
 lkaw's movements, and that she natur-
 ally resented the imputation that sae
 was being watched by servants Il
 was through this source Of inforna tior. they thought. that Mir. Brokav was so quickly informed Of Che week end party and of the guests. and n is said that one of the servants vii be the principal witness. if Mfr Bro
 Raw sues.
Bisbee daily review., 1908-12-23
RESOLUTIONS PASSED
 BY W0MEh'S CLUB
Club Adjourned Out of Respect For Two Members Who
 Are Bereaved.

At the close of the business meet ing of the Bisbee Woman's club on Friday. December 18th, the president, Mrs. s. k. Hazzard, announced that out of respect to the two members, Mrs. Edward B. Moore and Mrs. J. T. Hood, on account of their recent be lreavement. the club would stand ad- j0zaEaed4 and the president Further ar pointed aFrs C. F. Rinehart, Mrs (. N. White and Mrs. James 5. Gillespie as q committee to draft resolutions ex- pressing the sympathy of the club for the bereayed members. The follow ing resolutions were adopted: Whereas. In the infinite wisdom of the Divine Creator, He has seen it to call from earth our fellow towns man, Edward B. Moore, and visit with the heavy bond of grief the home-call- ing into the Great Beyond the hus- band, and from the family circle the rbrother-of two of our beloved mem bers
 Be it resolved, That we tender to the grief-str1cken family our sincerest sympathy and pray that the grace of God may sustain them.
 That record of these resolutions be forwarded to the bereayed mem bers.- and also spread upon the minute books of the Bisbee Woman's club. II s further ordered that a copy of these resolutions be furnished the daily press of the city for publication.
 MRS. c. E. RINEHART,
 MRS. C. N. WHITE,
 MRS. JAMES B. GILLESPIE,
 Committee.
Bisbee daily review., 1908-12-23
BANK THIEF HELPS UNRAVEL.
 HIS M|SDEEDs
Confessed EmbezzIer Of Many Thousands Out On Bail, Aids Bank Officials UnraveI Skien Of Wrong Figures.

SOafERSWORTH, N. H., Dec. 22- Behind the closed doors of the F'irsi National bank of Somersworth, where a shortage Of $S5,000 was discovered lby the bank examiner recently, Cash. Her Fred NJ. Varney, the self-confessed lembezzIer of the missing funds. works i hand in hand with the federal officials unraveling the tangled skein of false figures which he, himself, has been weaving for six years past
 He was formally arraigned this afternoon before United States Com missioner Burns F. Hidgman of Con- cord, and was held in $10,0O0. Friends immediately furnished bail and he went back to the bank to aid in the examination and in the straightening out of the affairs of the institution.
 Discovery of the dedication was made recently by National Bank Ex- aniner N. S. Bean of Manchester in ] the course of a periodical examination of the accounts of the institution The lexamination was a little unexpected, which accounted for the discovery of i the thefts. As soon as he realized the condition of the bank, Examiner Bean summoned Limited States Mar shal Engene P. Mute of Pennington and United District Attorney T. W. Hoitt of Nashue, and today Varney was arrested. After his arrest, ac- ccrd'ng to the statement of W. s. Teb- betts, president of the bank, Varney made a confession, admitting that he had taken large sum from the bank which had been lost in speculation. He said that he alone was responsible for the dedication, which had ex- tended over period of more than six iyears
 When arraigned Varney entered a Iplea of not guilty. His bonds were furnished by John T. W. Ham, a busi- ness man of Dover and uncle of the lcashieF, and Dr. John E. Willis of 1 Somersworth The case will be called before the United States District Court at Portsmouth on March 16 next
 In reporting the trouble to the comp. troller of the currency, Examiner ! Bean said that the dedication amounted to $S5,0O0, but that in ais opinion the bank was solvent. He stated also that the directors had sad that they were unable to make up tae ] impairment and had requested that
  the examiner take charge with view to liquidating the affairs of the insti- tuition. Late today Mir. Bean was ap- pointed temporary receiver by the comptroller.
 varney is g years old. He is mar. ried and has one child, sor years. He has been resident of Scmersworth for eleven years and was one of the prominent young men of the city. He was a member of many fraternal organizations and had served the city two years as city treasurer. Varney did not live ostentatiously. He received a salary of $2500 from the bank, out of which he was required to pay two assistants. It was known to his friends that he was deeply in terested in the stock market, in fact, it was said today that he was talking stocks practically all the time," but | 1t is said that there was nothing to show that he was involved beyond his means in any transactions.
Bisbee daily review., 1908-12-23
DIED OF NATURAL CAUSES.

An inquest was held at o'clock yesterday at Judge Hogan's office over the body of Joseph Wright who dropped dead in the Bonanza saloon
 Monday afternoon After the entire evidence was. given in the jury render. ed a verdict of death by natural causes It seems that the deceased had also been suffering from an at tack of pneumonia which had hasten. ed his death Arrangements for his funeral have not been made. as yet Wires have been sent to a son at Bangs, Texan, and one to a son al Cananea, bus thus far no word has been received His body will be held for a short time awaiting information of some kind. otherwise viii be turn. led over to the county
Bisbee daily review., 1908-12-23
DEATH CAUSES oesoLATlon.

Ponto Syertobich died at his home in Dubacher Canyon at 2:30 Tuesday morning of pneumonia. He left q wife and five children, one of them being only a week old. The family is in very distressing circumstances. The body will be turned over to the county if friends do not come to the assist ance of the family as they will not be able to defray the funeral expenses.
Bisbee daily review., 1908-12-23
pRssnYTgRIAN PROGRAM,

The Presbyterian choir will render it's Christmas program on Sunday next This will be special musical evening as the choir has made special arrangements for the occasion. This will be the third of series of musical programs which have been rendered at this church during the winter. Among the numbers on the program which is to be rendered Sunday even ing will be a solo by Mrs. J.J. liar rington, violin solo by P. R. Williams and the choir will sing several ap- propriate anthems. In addition to the music there will be given a short his tory of the hymns. Evey one who has heard the Presbyterian choir will look forward to Sunday evening with more than usual interest.
Bisbee daily review., 1908-12-23
N. V. 4. eLgcr OFFICERS.

The Modern sFoodmen of Americs held special business meeting Mon day evening at their lodge rooms iI Medigovich hall. Through the efforts Of c. P. Layton. deputy head council the lodge was organized in Bisbee CT November 12. 1908 The followine members were installed as officers oi the cantf Counsel, E. A. Wilkinson; advisor. s. c. Eschwig; banker, 4 Hoch: escort, H. H vanhorn: clerk D. D. Bostain. J. T. Potter, Mat eton. H L. Knickerbocker were elect ed managers. After initiating three candidates the camp adjourned anf enjoyed smoker
Bisbee daily review., 1908-12-23
SHETLAND PONIES.

The Greene Cattle coi1pany's herd of more than two hundred saetlands Is open to your inspection from now
 Until the first of the year. Single
 ponies or teams? How about one fo,
 your bcy or girl Xmas? Prices reason
 abie. Address Greene Cattle O..
 Hereford. Ariz. 14s
Bisbee daily review., 1908-12-23
ELLISON PROMOTED.

T. J. Ellison has been made chief dispatcher at Douglas. Mr. Ellison has been located there for some months, and is one of the popular men in his department His advance ment will be pleasing to all his friends.
Bisbee daily review., 1908-12-23

SANTA CLAUS WILL
 BE IN TOY WINDOW
Leaves Word With Review That He Will Appear At
 7..30 P. M.

Santa Claus will appear in the big toy window at the Copper Queen store this evening at 7:30 sharp, as well as at the regular time 4;30 this afternoon. This is authcntic and can be depended upen as Santa was in teryiewed in person and was very careful to get the exact hour and minute. of his appearance published.
Bisbee daily review., 1908-12-23
CHARMING XMAS DisneR-

4 charming dinner party will b. given Christmas day by Mrs F. l. McDowen of Quality Hill. The gust oi honor will be Mrs J. L. Christie mother of Mrs. McDoweil. who is visit ing her for the winter. Covers VII be laid for nine guests- Mr- McDowei win arrive tomorrow to complete the party.
Bisbee daily review., 1908-12-23
COPPER QUEEN STORE OPEN
 EVENINGS UNTIL XMAS

For tae benefit of customers who find it impossible to do their Christ mas shopping during the day all de partments Of the Queen Store willare- main open evenings from now until Christmas
Bisbee daily review., 1908-12-23
JACK TO BUILD.

J. H. Jack states that he has ar ranged everything for the beginning of building on his site where his three story structure was destroyed by fire. He states that this will be one of the finest buildings which is to be erected on Upper Main street.
Bisbee daily review., 1908-12-23
DEMoResT APPOINTED DEPUTY

Frank Demorest has been appointed deputy for Charles W. Hicks. MT. Demorest is nephew of J. H. Jack of this city. He has resided in Doug las for the past four years, and has re- gently been the head bookkeeper for J. W. Wamel Co.
Bisbee daily review., 1908-12-23

The several stores about town are getting in their numerous trees for Christmas and the mistletoe to make There have been several loads ot spruce and pine trees brought into Bisbee which have been readily dis. posed of as every one seemed anxious to get 8 Christmas tree.
Bisbee daily review., 1908-12-23
CAR SERVICE TO eAkERvlLLE.

1t is understood that Bakerville will be united up with a horse car service. It is expected that the cariine win be run from Bakeryiile to Lowell. where the residents of that section will have the opportunity of reaching the cleo, tric car at that point.
Bisbee daily review., 1908-12-23

Stage daily (except Sundays) to anu from Leadvilie, Courtland, Gleason. Leaves Brophy's stables, Lowell and Leadyille. $500 a. m. sharp. FaA . each way, S3.50; 50 pounds free 267
Bisbee daily review., 1908-12-23

OPEN TILL O'CLOCK Thursday eve. Closed all day Friday Christ mas.) Golden Rule Barber Shop and laundry agency, Hughes Block, oppo- site '. Nj. c. A. 23S
Bisbee daily review., 1908-12-23

Dr. Mcswegan win forfeit $1e0 for any case of rheumatism or other blood disease (not organicD he fails to cure at St. Elmo Hotel, Brewery Ave
Bisbee daily review., 1908-12-23

Sheriff Jack White came in from Tombstone last night on official opsi ness. There has been some cate stealing reported in this section G:I some time past, and the sheriff is now busily looking up the reports