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Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-04-02
TEACHERS INSTITUTE
Audrain Teachers Institute Was
Held in This City Friday and
SatuPday-Eearly Fifty
Teachers In Atten-
dance.

The Audrain county teachers In
stitute was held on the third floor o.
the North Side School In this Cit
and Saturday, March q ant
18th. F~orty-ssven teachers were IN
attendance.
The following areithe names OF thosl
and their posto1ies:
Miss Stella Snidow, Mexico
Olivia Myers, Mexico
Jessie Allison, Mexico
Ethel Stanford, Rush Hill
Blanche Wood, Laddonia
Ruby NJ. Stricken. Mexico
Lois Agee, Centralia
Josephine Harrington, Centralia
Priscilla A. Miller, Rush Hill
Annie Bedford, Moline
Katie Sievers, Oentralia
Matte Talley, Laddonia
Blanche White, Mexico
Finnie White, Mexico
Florence Brown, Mexico
Emma Epperson. Auxvasse
Della Talbot, Laddonia
S. ". Williams. Mexico
Mary Machin, Farber
Ralph Hancock, Laddonia
Adine Martin, Msrtinsburg
Minnie Sievers, Oentralia
Fountain Calhoun, Laddonia
Grace Sullivan, Mexico
Sallie Crane, Martinsburg
Jennie Sappington, Oentralia
Eva Hanway, Rush Hill
Grace Richard, Farber
Syntha Moorhesd, Centralia
Mary Morrison, Mexico
Villa Dubray, Laddonia
Maude O. Wallace, Mexico
Edith Torreyson, Laddonia
Goldie Quinn, Laddonia
Bernice Bruton, Laddonia
Myrtle Humphrey, Vandalia
Katherine Kreger, Martinsburg
Edith Etherldge, Mexico
Beulah Hagan, Laddonia
Violet Hayth, Clark
Effie Bryson, Oentralia
Allie Hagan, Laddonia
Buelah Talbot, LaddonIa
Cleo Settle, Mexico
Fannie Z. Logan, Laddonia
Marguerite Hamilton, Laddonia
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-04-02

At LaFon knows that Mexico is go
ing to be acity and has purchased the
a. G. Armstrong residence on South
Clark avenue, where be will reside.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-04-02

The st. Louis Republic, Sunday,
contained q splendid picture Of Wal
lace st. Vrain and his Dachshund, OF
Mexico. Wallace Is the little son OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul st. Vrain.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-04-02

Frank J. Cheney makes oath that be ID the
senior partner OF the firm OF ~ Cheney 4
County and State Aforesaid, ana that said Arm
VIII pay the sun OF ONE HUNDRED DOL
LARS for each and every case Of cstarrh that
Be cured By the use OF Halls CATARRH
FRANK u, CHENEY.
Sworn 70 before me and Subscribed IN nv
presence this 9Th day of DeoembeF, AID, i6sS.
A. w. GLEASON,
..lsEAL+J Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken Internally snd
aots directly on the blood and Mucous slrfaoe
VI the system. Send for testimonials, free.
FRANK J. CHENEY q Col Toledo, o.
Sold BY druggists, price 75c, W.
Take Halls Family PtIa for aoustlnatlon.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-04-02
A Healing Salve for Burns Chap
ped Hands and Sore Nipples

As a healing salve for burns, sores,
sore nipples and chapped hands Cham
berlain's Salye is most excellent. Il
allays the pain Of q burn almost in
stantly, and unless the injury is very
severe, heals the part without leaving
a scar. Price, rs cents. For sale by
O. A. Ruckner s. Co.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-04-02

Now is the time to take Rocky
Mountain Tea. 1t drives out the
germs Of winter, builds up the stom.
acb, kidneys and liver. The most
wonderful spring tonic TO make PEG
people we'll You will be surprised
with results. 35c, Tea or Tablets.
@. A.. Buckner Il 90.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-04-02
DECISION FAvoRS Hell
Supreme Court Has Rend'
Decision Which Restores
Helm Farm North Of ~
to Them.


TIE case Of A. G. Turner
joined with the Helm family
w. A. Edmonston for the %
ola 24O acre farm north Of Me-
decided Tuesday In favor o.
and the Helm family by tue =
Court.
This will end as far as tbs !
concerned a litigation lasll'l
eight years in which the Hsi'
lost possession Of the estate :
stored to them.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-04-02

1t coaxes back that we'll feeling,
healthy look, puts the sap Of life In
your system, protests you from dis
ease. HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain
Tea has no equal as q spring tonic for
the whole family. $50, Tea or Tab.
lets. o. A. Buckner & Co.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-04-02
Elected omcers

The Elks at their meeting FRIDAY
night elected the following officers:
u. B. Keath Exalted Ruler.
Tom Bruce, Esteem Leading Knight
II. Q. Hamilton, Esteem Lecturinp
Knight.
Sam Burns, Esteem Royal Knight,
]. B. Graham, Secretary.
Joe I. Potts, Jr., Treasurer.
Sam Sharp, Tyler.
DR.. r. W. Berrey. Trustee.
The Ledger covers me field.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-04-02

THE Sultan Of Turkey probably is
glad notonly that be does not liveInext
door to Japan, but that bis navy is NOT
capable OF capturing Anything.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-04-02

@. Q. Frazier who has been quite III
for several days was able to be up
town Wednesday. He report his fam
lily. all Of whom have been III, to be
conYalescent.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-04-02

The Case and Moline Implements
are as good as can be bought. Call
and look at our two lines Of Imple-
ments. vi
Ferris & Cauthorn.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-04-02

THERE is no truth In the report
circulated that the President has
writer's cramp from turning out spec
ial messages. He dictates them all to
Loeb. Perhaps 1t Is throat trouble.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-04-02
HORNE TO ST. JOSEPH.
Slayer Of Kansas City Post Editor
Is Brought to Local Asylum for
the Insane To-day.

Kansas City, March 30.-Gen. Rich.
ard Q. Horne, who was acquitted on
the charge OF numbering n. J. Groves,
managing editor Of the Kansas City
Post. an evening paper, was taken to
st. Joseph to-day. General Horne
will enter the state asylum for the In.
SAGE. Horne was acquitted Of the
murder Of Groves on the plea that be
was insane At the time OF the shoot
Another charge pending against
Horne, that Of assault with intent TO
kill, o. D. Woodward, a theatrical
manager. formerly OF Omaha, was
dismissed.
"A nina Aaal~k---a
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-04-02

SPOONS LOST-on Iroad between
Mexico and T. A. Mcintyre farm,
south OF Mexico, silver teaspoons with
initials, "E Q. x" engraving. Return
to J. g. Brasbear, Route 3, Mexico,
Mo. Wit
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-04-02

AT LAFoN knows that Mexico Is
going to be a city and has purchased
the A. G.. Armstrong residence on
South Clark avenue, where be will re-
nida
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-04-02
A Stabbing ARRAY.

Hawk" Miller and Ambrose Jack
son, two negroes, we're severely wound.
ed In a stabbing ARRAY in Flat Rock
Saturday night.
Miller received seven stabs In the
back and Is In Q critical condition
Jackson however, faired a better lot,
receiving several stabs in the arm, OF
. less serious nature.
The negroes who did the work were
strays and they Immediately left
town.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-04-02
Corn is King

Lin Clardy OF De Lassus shipped a
car load Of corncobs to the Phoenix
American pipe works at Washington,
Mo. From the cobs were shelled
l,4oO bushels Of orr. The corn is
worth $3.50, while the pipe concern
pays Mr.. ClardY $3.50 for the cobs on
board the car at De Lsssus. Thus he
received over 3s per cent more for his
crop than IL he had let the cobs go to
waste, a. most II not all, farmers do.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-04-02

Mrs. s. 3. Wright, who has been
visiting 10 So. Louis for several weeks,
returned home today accompanied by
Mrs. Q. S. Rowe.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-04-02

Warner Williams, the proprietor Of
the Grown Laundry, is figuring or
erecting a larger building, as he needs
more room.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-04-02

HErTY GREEN, determined to have
the best of everything as usual, In
sists that her future s~on-in-law shall
be peerless.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-04-02

J.. D. Orear is home from Kansas
City, where be heard WI. Bfyan.speak
Mr.. Orear says it was the greatest
speech Mr.. Bryan ever made, and was
listened to BY one Of the largest au-
diences W gathered in Kansas City.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-04-02

DR.. G. ]. Orr, a prominent physi-
clan, VINO died In st. Louis SATURDAY,
was q cousin Of W, W. Fry, Of this
aifu
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-04-02
Bridge Lumbar For Sale

HE1uB0 q oWIb
l have some good bridge lumber for
sale at % so per hundred It. at my
farm three miles south OF Rush Hill.
Geo. Kellerhals.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-04-02

SATURDAY is Stallion Day, and all
Of the fine horses in the county should
be on exhibition In Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-04-02

Highest Market Price for Produce
We are paving 12l cents, cash, fol
eggs, ten cents for hens. We are pay.
ing the highest market price in cash
for all farm products. See us before
you sell. Al
United States Packing Co.,
G. w. Strain, Manager.
North Jefferson Street.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-04-02

Frank Kelso is home from D
where be and his wife have o.
Ing. Mrs. Kelso will remain
city 3 few days longer.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-04-02

Frank Van Ness is home from q
successful business trip through Ne
braska.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-04-02

George R. johnson went to Grand
Island, Neb., to-day, where he has q
big sale Of stock.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-04-02

Have you seen the new styles in
Blees runabouts. vi
Ferris s. Cauthorn.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-04-02

B.IP. 5. paint is apure lead and zlnc
paint. Guaranteed Buckner & %.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-04-02
Home For Aged Women

The board Of directors for the Home
for Aged Women, located on the Boule-
ward In Mexico, is In session here this
week. Members who live out Of town
in attendance at this meeting are;
Mesdames Galloway, st. Elmo, San
ders, Mckinney, aud the Misses
Chllds and Frazier, Of Kansas City
the Misses Greenwood, Broka and
Davis and Mrs. pepper, Of St. Louis;
and Mrs. Stanley Smith and Mrs.
Neidermeyer, Of Columbia; Miss
Schultz, st. Joe.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-04-02

Flour 3oc off on hundred.
Every sack guaranteed. wi
Mexico Milling Go.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-04-02

Interest paid on all deposits. d1wl
North Missouri Trust o.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-04-02

Greatest spring tonic, drives out all
impurities. Makes the blood rich.
Fills you with warm, tingling life.
Most reliable spring regulator. That's
HOLSTERS Racky Mountain Tea. 35c,
Tea or Tablets.
q. A. Buckner & Co.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-04-02

The Ledger covers the feld.
The Detroit times., 1908-05-26
CHADWICK TRIAL
| OPENS IN ALPENA
MOTHER AND SON CHARGED
WITH MURpERINo HEAD OF
THE HOUSEHOLD.

ALPENA, Mich. May 25.-(Special)
The sensational trial Of Mrs. Jessie
Chadwick and her 2l-year-old son.
Chas. Eugene Chadwick. on a charge
Of numbering Chas. w. Chadwick, re.
spectively husband and father OF the
defendants. was begun this morning.
before Judge limerick.
The court room was unable 70 hold
the crowd. One hundred extra tales
men were impaneled.
The youth In the case appears un.
concerned and his mother, originally
took all the blame and swore she shot
her husband down after trailing him
along lonely road near their home.
four miles from Atlanta, Mich, seems
not TO be worrying After her al
legged confession. she retraced II and
pleaded not guilty at her arraignment
She was prevented from suicide. at
the time. Both mother and son have
since been In jail. Indications point
TO a bitterly contested trial. None
OF the evidence, which is nearly all
circumstantial, will be adduced before
Tuesday.
The Detroit times., 1908-05-26
Preachers Sermon
Is Cut Short BY a
Wicked Hickory Nut

PORTLAND. Mich, May 25.-(Spe-
cial. Rev. c. s. Robinson had hard
job OF II preaching 10 his congregation
al the Methodist church and II was
all the fault OF small hickorynut. II
is alleged that the pastors small son
cracked the nut and placed IL in a
dish at the parsonage, but the boy
testifies that he had only kindly mo
tives in doing so
When Mr.. Robinson spied the dish
he picked UP nut and placed It,
shell and all. In his mouth. He was
dexterously extracting the meat when
something distracted his attention and
the Jagged shell started down his
throat. The minister tried in vain
TO cough II up. but the more he strug
gled the more stubborn became the
nut. II finally landed with PUNK in
his stomach but the worst OF its work
had been done. The minister's throat
was cut into ribbons, or IL felt that
way at least
So. the words that usually flow free
ly from the pulpit had difficult path
TO travel and Mr.. Robinson cut his
sermon short.
The Detroit times., 1908-05-26
Bryan Sends Pebble
Memsnto to Tiny Girl
Who Missed Seeing Him

CHARLOTTE, Mich, May 20
Especial. Margaret Ewing. a little
Grand Ledge miss, was an interested
spectator at the Pere Marquette sta
ton at Grand Ledge the evening Will
liam Jennings Bryan's special halted
en- route from Grand Rapids TO Lam
sing. but the crowd was so large and
Margaret so small that she did not
see the distinguished Nebraskan. So
disappointed was she that on her re-
turn home Miss Margaret wrote the
fact 70 Bryan. who sent Miss Ewing
the following reply:
My Dear Little Friend
| snatch moment from busy
day to thank you for your kind
words and good wishes. enclose
pebble which ! brought from the
Sea OF Galilee. II can serve both
as souvenir and as reminder
that ! appreciate your friendly In
terest You're truly.
w BRYAN
The Detroit times., 1908-05-26
Chronic Form
of Indigestion
Tickle appetite.

Tickle appetite.
Weight and fullness after meals.
Fermentation OF food, forming wind
and gas.
Bowels constipated. urine highly
colored.
Headache. sleeplessness, loss OF yis
or palpitatlon Of the heart.
This is intestinal Indigestion caused
bv sluggish liver action and conse.
auent fermentation OF food Relief Is
obtained In few hours by use or Dr
A. w. Cnase's Kidney and Liver Pills
which cure thoroughly by means II
their direct and specific action on the
liver and bowels.
Mere stomach medicines and aids TO
digestion will never cure this most
serious form OF digestive troubles
with the liver awakened by use OF
DR.. AAw. Chase's Kidney and Liver
pills constipation Is overcome an
the whole digestive system restored
10 healthful condition. 25 c snts a box
al all dealers. or Or. A. w. Chase Med.
icine Co. Buffalo. ~ Y. Portrait and
signature of A. w Chase. VI. d.. o.
every box,
Mr.. A. w. Dodge, OF No. 1876
Baldwin St., Pontiac, Mich, states:
Il used DR.. A. w Chase's Kidney
and Liver Pills for constipation and
Indigestion, which haG bothered me
for years. Their action on the liver
and Kidneys was most thorough ana
satisfactory. and as 6 result. have
since been In the best OF health"
The Detroit times., 1908-05-26
BARREL TIE D To
LEG Of WOMAN
FL0ATER
HARLEM RIVER TUG CAPTAIN
DISCOVERS EVIDENCE OF A
CHASTITY MuRDER-soOY BEAT
EN- AND GASHED.

NEW YORK. May 25.-A brutal
murder that promises 10 rival the
great mysteries OF New York came 10
light today. when Capt. Bockenover,
OF the Harlem river tugboat 3. discoy'
cred the body OF woman floating in
Little Hell Gate with a barrel tied to
one leg The barrel had evidently
contained stones for sinking the body,
but the bottom had dropped out and
the body had come 10 the surface.
The face OF the woman was beaten
and gashed almost beyond recognition.
The body is that OF woman about
SO years old. feet inches in height
and weighing probably las pounds,
She had light brown hair and blush
eyes. The body was clothed in a
winter Jacket with a dark skirt and
striped shirt waist.
The first examination showed plain
ly that a terrible murder. had been
committed. The womans face had
been smashed and pounded in fearful
fashion. There was gash from one
corner OF her mouth clear around to
the ear. while her nose was completely
beaten In.
The Detroit times., 1908-05-26
HOLD SOLDIERS ,
FOR RANSOM

LEXINGTON, Ky. May 25.-A spe-
cial from Versailles says that Capt.
Cal Norman and three priyates of Co.
A. Frankfort, have been captured In
Woodford county by night riders and
cannot be found. Capt. Luke Norman.
brother OF the prisoner officer. with a
company OF state guards, is securing
the country in search OF the men. who
have been missing since the killing
OF Officer Hazlitt. The authorities
believe that after the killing OF Haz-
lit the night riders captured the sol.
diers and will hold them until some
compromise is reached with the state
military authorities.
The Detroit times., 1908-05-26
WHOLESALE PRICES

We propose 10 dispose OF every Piano
at this sale-cash. or easy 81. 81. 50. ~
monthly payments Stool and Scarf or
Bench free with every Piano. The bal
ance Of our recent large purchase VI
many hundreds or new ma kes or Pl-
amos. which We introduced. together
with our large wholesale stock shipped
here recently from many cities IN the
state. all Will be sold during this our
Closing Out Sale"
Pianos are no longer luxury but
recognized necessity. The Intelligent
classes IN the United States realize the
great beneficial Influence OF music ana
want II In their houses.
Emerson. the sage OF Concord said
he wished he could have music on his
own terms whenever he wished the
ablution and inundation OF musical
waves" That" he adds. Were bath
and medicine"
10 Is this growing realization OF the
actual physical and moral need OF
music IN the home which makes tie
opportunity 10 buy good piano at an
unusually low price and on very small
payments a thing not 10 be neglected.
We give below the regular price or
some OF the Pianos. this our closing
out sale" price. and the saving dur
ing this sale:
Name ST Wd. Was. Now. Sav'g.
Whitney Up Eby 1925 $4,000 $4,000
Chicago Cot
tage Up Ely $3.50 90 $500
The Detroit times., 1908-05-26
U 5. I'd GET AF TER
HARTMAN RVS.
ADMINISTRATION TO TRY TO NAB
SIS, 900 900 IN OREGON
LANDS.

WASHINGTON, May 25.-Right on
the heels OF the New Haven railroad
merger prosecution, II is announced,
the department of justice is going TO
set another prosecution In motion
against another big railroad combina-
ton. This time II will be the Harri-
man system, which must defend its
right to an immense area OF extremely
valuable lands. The administration
has determined II POSSIBLE to wrest
from the Southern Pacific acres OF
land in Western Oregon valued at $685..
100000.
B. d. Townsend, federal attorney in
fraud actions. will leave for the west
, tomorrow after conference with the
department OF justice.
The Detroit times., 1908-05-26
Western summer Travel.

Information FREE. For trips west
southwest, or northwest OF Chicago
use the Chicago. Milwaukee & 81. Paul
Railway. Il reaches principal cities
and wellknown summer resorts OF H.
linois. Wisconsin. Minnesota, Iowa,
Missouri. North and South Dakota.
Excellent service; fast trains. dire
routes. Summer resort literature and
complete information free. r. {.
Jones, Michigan Passenger Agent. 2l2
Majestic Bldg. Detroit. Also publics
lions regarding the agricultural and
commercial opportunities along the
Pacific Coast Extension Of this rail.
way.
The Detroit times., 1908-05-26
cnAs.. oeIoER DIES.

CALUMET. Mich, May 26.-(Spe.
cial. )-Chas. Geiger, OF Calumet. aged
60. died at midnight last night. He
was one OF the most prominent Odd
Fellows in the state and was chairman
OF the bylaws committee In the grand
lodge. Mr.. Geiger also was superin-
tendent OF masonry for the Calumet &
Hecla Mining Co.,
The Detroit times., 1908-05-26
SOCIALIST KILLS SELF;
DESPAIRS OF SOCIETY

NEW YORK. May 25.--Daniel ca
heft. as years old. well known So
cialist. committed suicide by, shooting
himself through the heart today. in
the office of John p Tanning. hts
brother-in-law. in Jefferson-ave.. where
he was employed. Dissatisfaction
with social conditions was given as
the cause OF his act.
The Detroit times., 1908-05-26
DYNAMITE IN BANK;
FIVE ARRESTS

VEvAY. Ind, May 25.-Following
the discovery OF plot 10 blow up the
vevay bank today fire arrests have
been made Twenty-Five sticks OF
dynamite were discovered beneath the
vault. A fuse was attacked and all
was in readiness TO destroy the struc-
ture and make away with the money,
The Job was to be finished tonight.
The Detroit times., 1908-05-26

ERIE, Pa. May 25.-The ffty-fifth
annual concIave OF the Grand Com
mandery, Knights Templar, OF Penn
s, lvania. opens in Erie this evening
when the Imperial Teteques band OF
Williamsport will give concert and re-
&C ptions will be held for arriving com.
manderies. Four thousand sir knights
and their ladies' are here.
The Detroit times., 1908-05-26
POLITICAL POT IS
BUBbL|NG IN
GENESEE CO.
DEMOCRATS NOW TURN ATTeN'
TON TO REPUBLICANS. TAKING
ISSUE ON THIRD TERM CUES.
TloN-HRAoLEY CLUB PLANNED
Real One-Legged Race
For Office Of Register
of Deeds, I'm Flint

FLINT, Mich. May 25.-(Spe-
cial.) John Ballyntine. the pres
ent register Of deeds, has served
two terms In office and says he
would like TO serve another.
5allyntlne lost leg several
years ago, but despite this mis-
fortune, has outstr pped his op-
ponents In the races OF the
past. But now comes Moses
Middleton. who also has lost a
leg. Middleton announces that
there Will be one-lesged race
for the office.
The Detroit times., 1908-05-26
Valued SAINT as Gold.

3. G.. Stewart. a merchant OF Cedar
View. Miss, says; Il tell my Gus
toners when they buy box OF DR.
Kings New Life Pills they get the
worth OF that much gold In weight. II
afflicted with constipation, malaria or
billousness. Sold under guarantee at
E. c. Kinsel. Central Drug Co. and
Gray 4 Worcester drug stores. 25c.
The Detroit times., 1908-05-26
(From a Special Correspondent. J

FLINT, Mich. May 25-Geneses
county has more politics 10 the square
inch. Just at present than any other
county in the state The Democrats
after fighting out the Wood.Campau
scrap have turned the playground 10
the Republicans and they have taken
issue on he third term question.
Since the announcement OF DR.. Brad.
ley's candidacy there has been an in.
creased feeling among the ants and
there is considerable talk OF the or
ganization OF Bradley club in this
county among the younger men. The
doctor is very we'll known here.as his
wife was formerly a resident of Good
rich. a village just south OF the city
Some time ago, the Bradley men
pricked up their ears AT rumor that
Gov Warner was making preparations
for an invasion OF this county. similar
10 the one carried out In Tuscola
against Atwood. John J. Carton, the
Nestor of local politicians Is very
close friend 10 Atwood and the others
that used TO be- under the convention
system. While Mr. Carton is reticent
as 10 the attitude OF himself and
friends, still 1t is generally believed
that some decided position Will
be taken by them during early sum
mer
Many Third Term Candidates.
In county politics there are
third term candidates aplenty, and II
is likely. from present indications.
that some OF them will land. County
Clerk Blackney a young man and for.
mer school teacher is one OF the cley-
er politicians among the younger men
and Is making a stiff fight for re-nom.
ination against Fred Wertmen. another
young man who is factory employee
and who has large following ia the
factories State Rep. Fairbanks, o.
Mt Morris. has served two terms et
Lansing and has announced his viii.
lingness to serve another. William
Garner, OF the city. former sheriff
and Ira Ormsby, an old soldier. will
oppose him. Fairbanks has a good
legislative record and is very popular
in his district.
For prosecuting attorney practically
every young lawyer in Flint is a can
didate and has made his announce
ment. but IL would seem that Guy w
Selby, a young lawyer and who has
been very successful with some heavy
| litigation during the past year. will be
nominated as he is the orator among
the younger men and Is immensely
popular throughout the county.
! Up TO date there are seven candi
dates for Sheriff Zimmerman place
and. as William Parkhurst. one OF the
candidates says. there are seyera
more townships to be heard from"
The new roads being built under the
good roads law will be we'll beaten ant
fitted for travel when all the count,
office seekers have finished their can
! vass
The Detroit times., 1908-05-26
Stabbed In Abdomen.

Joseph Kokas, aged %, OF No 20
Crawford-ave., was stabbed in the
abdomen by Charles Magyar. aged
90. OF No. SO Rademacher-ave.. dur
ing a fight In the rear OF the Craw-
ford.st. house, Sunday, and Is now In
Solvay hospital In a critical condi-
ton. Magyar is held in the Delray
station pending the outcome OF his
victims injuries.
The Detroit times., 1908-05-26

CARACAS. May 25.--President Gas.
tro has issued a decree that In view OF
the fact that no new cases OF the Blu.
bonlc plague have appeared during
the past eight days at La Guayra the
port will be opened to United States
and European trade beginning May
2s. and TO coastwise and interior trade
on May 20