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The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1908-09-05
Clerk of Court Tate'S Ver-
sion of Assault on Editor
GriSt in YOrkville.
From Charlotte observer, Sept. 3.

lO Uue LilIOI VI luc oOSSt-
yer-Your YorkvilIe correspond
ent gave an account of an as
sault on Editor Grist, in last
fridays issue, which was very
Unfair to all the parties meutiou-
ed, except to Editor Grist, and
especially unfair 10 me.
Your correspondent is a broth
er to Editor Grist, and | am the
the clerk OF court of York coun-
ty.
The account states that Mr..
Windle and Mr.. jackson enter
ed my office ogether with sticks
and that Windle jumped on Grist
and continued to beat him over
the head with his stick, and the
only interference offered by me
was that | "suggeSted," after
awhile that The assault had pro.
badly gone far enough.
The facts are that Mr.. Windle
entered the office alone and be.
gan the attack Oh Grist, uneX
pected by me, striking him about
two or three blows. | was sit
ting on the opposite side OF the
table and as soon as | could got
up and got the stick and put it
out of Mr.. Windle's reach. At
this juncture Mr.. Jackson enter
ed, carrying his stick, according
to custom WindIe was pound
ing Grist with his fist, and |
caught Windle's arm and pulled
him back He turned on me
and demanded twice that | turn
him loose. Jackson said, "Turn
him loose, Tate, and let them
fight it ou" | turned him
loose. Windle struck Grist sew
eiai blows with his fist, and said,
"You draw your pistol Cn me,
ou- --, and | will Kill you.'
! could no tell from my posi-
rion whether Grist made any al
tempt to draw his pistol or not,
Windle choked him and Grist
nollered police Jackson stand
inc near the door closed it.
Windle made two attempts 10
get his stick, and | would not let
him have it and told him not 20
use his stick. Windle and Jack
son then walked out.
The Grist family and [ have
been enemies for about thirteen
years, but there has been one or
two periods during that time
when we were on good terms.
For the las! two or three years
they have been bitter, especially
your correspondent, and they
have done all they could 10 de-
feat me in the recent election,
but failed. Your correspondent
was in,iu aLr ed to wonderful de
gree in his "write-up" by his
pre- lUllIG. anu mas lIlGu 10 dt-
tach as much responsibility to
me as possible tor political pur
poses
Editor Grist is a strong man
physically, and | think | afford
ell him all OF the protection that
he could reasonably expect OF
me. | am not a peace officer
AMI have no moge 10 do with
preserving the peace than any
private citizen in such cases.
He was able to proceed with his
writing after the performance
Windle ATTACKED Grist on account
of offensive publications about
Windle, a mattel about which |
was not concerned.
! had no knowledge or in'i-
nation of the attack and was in
no way responsible Tor it.
j. A. Tate, c. G. G. p.
YoGkville, S. Q. August 81, 1908.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1908-09-05
Announcements

We are requested to announce the
name of ID. f.. Finley as a candidate
for recollection to Congress from the
Fifth District
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1908-09-05
For Congress.

| hereby announce my self as candidate
for congress from the 9th District, and
pledge myself to alb de the result of the
Democratic primary election
THON. Is. BUpIER
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1908-09-05
For Superintendent Education.

L hereby announce myself candidate
for the office of County Superintendent of
Education. subject to the rules OF the Dem
ocratic primary. A. Q. ROWELL.
1 hereby announce myself n candidate
for the Office of County superintendent of
Education, subject to the rules of the
Democratic party. CLAUD n. SAPP.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1908-09-05
For County Supervisor.

/ hereby announce myself candidate
for the Office of County Supervisor for
Lancaster county, subject to the rules of
the Democratic primary
@ LEWIS MORLEY
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1908-09-05
GEO. w. JONES.

/ am candidate for reelection to the
House of Representatives, subject TO the
rules of the Democratic primary.
w. PRESSLY ROBINSON.
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For Coroner.

At the solicitation of many friends, |
hereby announce that am candidate for
the Office of Coroner, subject to the rules
of the Democratic primary.
JOHN KING
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1908-09-05

am candidate for the Legislature
subject to the Democratic primary
election. HAIRY HIN ES.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1908-12-09
The Story Of the Successful Lite Of An Early
ReSident.-.-Ran Barefooted Over Prairie
To Escape The Murder0uS Sioux.

years, for in 1858 he came to Min
nesota from Galesburg, Illinois,
where he resided two years after
coming to America in 1856. In the
year just given. 1858, he took a
claim at Foot Lake, near the pres
ent city of Willmar. He remained
till after the Indian outbreak. TAX
ing a prominent part in clearing
this portion Of the state Of hostiles.
The Indians having been quieted,
he became a resident of St. Paul.
where he remained for some years,
when he remove ! to Cottage Grove.
Washington county, where he con-
Quoted a farm until 1867 when he
came to Meeker county. He pur-
chased 400-acre tract of land, in
which was included the present Ole
johnson farm. This he conducted
number of years. IN 1871 with
his brother. B. +. Nelson, he en-
tered the general mercantile busl-
ness which was carried on till us
sale to Alexander Cai.nc, oss. The
building in which the business was
Conducted was one story frame
affair on the lot now occupied by
the John Birch clothing store. He
was identified with the organiza-
ton Of the Bank of Litchfeld near
ly twenty years ago and for many
years had been the president of this
stable financial institution.
Andrew Nelson took keen inter-
est in public affairs. He was coun-
ty commissioner a number of years,
member of the house in 1874 and
of the senate in 1875 and 1876. He
was man Of energy and keen BUSH
ness ability. Early in life he
hewed his Way to the front, unaid-
ed. amassing a considerable fortune
before his death. estimated at $780,
600. His private, business and
public life was always above par.
Mr.. Nelson was a native of Swe-
den and was born December Is,
1929, near Halmstad.
Among the relatives and friends
from a distance who attended the
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1908-12-09

Hon. Andrew Nelson, one of the
very first settlers of Willmar town.
ship, but later citizen of Meeker
county, is no more. The Litchfield
Saturday Review contains the fol-
lowing regarding the death and OBJ
sequies:
Hon. Andrew Nelson, Meeker
county's most honored and respect
ed citizen, passed to his eternal rest
on Saturday Of last week. Nov. %,
1903, after having attained almost
four score years. lacking but year.
The funeral services were con-
Quoted Wednesday afternoon from
the Swedish Lutheran church. with
which the deceased had been affili-
ated for many years.
The services were largely attend
ed, the large edifce having been
filled to the doors with the relatives
and friends Of the departed Rev.
o. Hallberg, pastor of the church,
officiated, and he was assisted by
Rev. J. R. Davies of the Methodist
church, who spoke in English, and
Rev. l.. A. Hocanzon of St. Paul, 9
former pastor Of the Swe |ish Lu-
theran church and friend of Mr.
Nelson. who delivered a short but
impressive address. The active
pail bearers were o. H. Campbell
]. A. Ekblad, P. E. Hanson, J. M
Nelson, C. E. Peterson and 0. P
Ringdahl, and the honorary bearer;
were the Messrs. Louis Larson, G
G. Mills, E. Lenhardt, C. H. Stro'
beck, E. P. Peterson, G. A. Setter
gren, John Esbjornson. N. D.
March, Karl A. Danielson, John A.
Sampson, J. W. Robertson and DR.
G. S. Lofquist, Minneapolis.
The deceased is survived by the
widow. one brother, B. P. Nelson
and one sister, Mrs. Mary Swanson
Of St. Paul.
Mr.. Nelson had been closely as
ISOLATED with Meeker county since
the year 1867 and even in prior
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1908-12-09

son brings to mind the thrilling ex-
periences of the first settlers at
Foot lake during the Indian upris-
ing. The story of Mr.. Nelson is
given in connection with his biog-
raphy that was published in the
History of Kandiyohi County, and
we reproduce the same herewith:
Hon. Andrew Nelson, one of the
prominent citizens of Nee ker ccun-
ty, was one Of the pioneers of Will
mar township. Mr.. Nelson was
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1908-12-09
of public the chairman of the county

chairman Of the county board of
commissioners in 1884, '85 and '86.
He also served as village trustee
and as member of the city council
of Litch6eld.
On March %, 1868, Mr.. Nelson
was married to Miss Ellen johann
son. She was born at Malmo Ian,
Sweden, and came with her parents
to this country in 1867. Mr.. and
Mrs. Nelson were the parents of
but one child-a girl, whodied in
infancy.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1908-12-09

in matters of public interest in the
city and county which he had made
his home. Mr.. Nelson was one of
the original stockholders Of the
Meeker County Bank, and its first
president. He sold out his interest
in that bank and became president
Of the Bank of Litchfeld. He was
elected to the sixteenth legislature
of this state. He served in the
lower house during the session of
1874, and in the senate in the ses-
sions of 1875 and 1876. He was
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1908-12-09

born Dec. 20. 1929. in Tr0nning,
parish, P&arp By No. 8, Hal|and:
Ian, Sweden, about five miles from
Halmstad. Mr.. Nelson's parents
were considered at that time as be-
ing wealthy farmers. They ownec
broad acres of lard and fine farm
buildings. Misfortunes, however
overlook Mr.. Nelson's father, Mes
Anderson. and left him in reduced
circumstances. First his buildings
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1908-12-09
SCHOOL PIANO BENEFIT
A Public Entertainment al the
Opera House Saturday Night

A Public Entertainment al the
Opera House Saturday Night
An entertainment for the benefit
Of the Eighth Grade piano fund
will be given at the Opera House
on Saturday evening, Dec. IL. The
patronage of the public is cordially
solicited.
PROGRAM.
Part l.
Song by the School. Come. join
Us in Our Travel.''
Reading, "Rollo Learns to Play, -
Marguerite Stockwell.
Song, School Festival Song"
Girls Chorus.
Drill and Flag Salute.
Song, by Sunbonnet Babies and
Overall Boys.
Part II.
Reception of the Months.
Cast OF Characters.
January, Enoch Forsberg.
February, Elvira Swenson.
March, Homer Chase.
April, Esther Somerville.
May, Mabel Rogers.
June, Mildred Severinson.
July, Alloys Branton.
August, Myrtle Porter.
September, Sophus Larson.
October, Harvey McIntire.
November, Hazel Hawkins.
December. Ethel Styles.
April FOOLS Day, Clayton Landberg.
July Fourth. 'Elroy Peterson.
Decoration Day, Martina Berg.
Liberty, Constance Grangaard.
Labor Day, Clarence Thompson.
Thanksgiving Day, Olga Qvale.
Day, Esther Anderson.
Night, Rose Leary.
Short Day, Myrtle Lundquist.
Long Day, Edward Youngberg.
Christmas, Earl Neuberger.
Old Year, Lydia johnson.
Father lime. Gerald Geer.
New Year, Pearl Brown.
Admission. Is cents.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1908-12-09

Norseland, Mimi; Mr.. and Mrs.
Nels johnson, Cosmos; Miss Freda
Johnson. Grove City; Sen. L. O..
Thorpe, Willmar: A. J. Campbell,
Parkers Prairie: DR.. G. S. Lofquist.
Minneapolis; Mr.. and Mrs. w S..
Johnson, New London; Ed johnson
of St. Paul. and Mrs. 0. N. Lin
dell, Grove City.
The death of Hon. Andrew Mel
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1908-12-09
Old FOOT SETTLE r dead

last rites were, Mr.. and Mrs. j. N.
Sandberg and son William Sand
berg, Chicago; Mrs. I.indholm and
Mr.. and Mrs. W. D. Simons, Min
neapolis; Swan Swanson and daugh-
tiers, Miss Anna Swanson and Mrs.
August johnson. St. Paul; Rev. L..
A. Hocanson, St. Paul; George
Burke and Miss Agnes Burke,
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-01-02
POPULAR MAN
KILLED BY TRAIN
Jimmy" Clayton, One Of
the Best Known Young
Men in This City, Met
Tragic Death Wednesday.
FELL FROM A CAR
Was Run Over and His Body Man.
sIed-Was a NewsbOy in Pine BiuM
Years Ago and Enjoyed Popularit.
With His Many Acquaintance.


James r. Clayton. 80 years old.
one OF the best known and most
popular Of the Younger brakemen
in the employee Of tie Cotton Belt.
met horrible death at the Ouachita
River bridge near Camden Wcdnes-
day afternoon, when he tell from 4
freight car and was run over. His
body was mangled. The remains
were brought to this city toda.-
noon for interment
James T. Clayton was a son of
Mrs. Sallie Clayton of No. 622 East
Sixth avenue. Meager details OF
the accident were received here last
night but it was stated this morn
ing that Clayton, while riding on
top of one of the freight cars, came
in contact with lower beam while
tha train was passing over the
Olachita river bridge He was
lrocl1ed from the car, falling be-
tween t0eul 10 the ground. ScScTa
cars passed over his body. killing
him instantly.
.J.E!' layton. as he was famil-
iarly known to his many Pine Blum
friends. was member Of the order
of Brotherhood Of Locomtive Fire
men and was highly respected and
admired by all his acquaintances
He was formerly connected with the
Graphic. in the circulation depart
ment. and when Il mere boy deliv-
cred papers. in this city He was
devoted to his mother and other
relatives and no young man was
better thought Of than was Jim"
Clayton. He was bright, hard
working. conscientious young man
with many fine traits Of character
and his tragic death is deeply re-
GREETED by his many friends His
heartbroken mother has the heart
felt sympathy Of the entire COM
munity in her bereavement.
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The BANK OF PINE BLUFF

finally decide for or against the
voter, ending the discussion II
was amusing today to see one Of
the candidates for AN Office chaIa
lenge a voter in the Second ward,
who afterwards displayed the ticket
that he was to have placed in the
ballot box, bearing the name OF the
candidate who had prevented him
from voting The candidate just
figured his man wrong. He was ap
parently not a good judge of human
nature and displayed poor abilnsy
as a politician.
Up to l o'clock today only 659 votes
had been cast in the city, which in
cludes those cast in Vausine town.
ship. OF that number III were cast
in the First ward. 200 in the Second
ward, 200 in the Third, 81 in the
Fourth and 81 in Vaugine township,
This vote will probably be swelled tc
one thousand or more before shutdown,
when the polls will close.
Arrangements have been made for
the compilation Of the returns at the
office OF Circuit Clerk Edgar Brewster
tonight. AL who desire to har the re-
| turns may do so, as Mr.. Brewster in
vites voters there. lie will be glad
| to give ont any information over tho
| phone after o'clock regarding the
votes cast at the various polling
places.
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Issues Statement After Con
sultation With Friends
and S1nashes Slate Which
Had Been Prepared.
HILL TO TAKE A REST
He States in Public Announcement
That He H2s Been Considering Re.
GENTLY AN Adva ntageous Business
OiieT.
OHr.

Chief Justice Joseph NJ. Hill reach
ed the conclusion yesterday afternoon
that ne would not resign his position
on the supreme bench, as it was re-
ported several days ago on the very
best of authority he would do on the
first day OF the year, says the Little
Rock Gazette.
1t was admitted at the time by those
in a position to know that Judge Hill
would vacate the bench to accept the
attorneyship OF the Little Rock and
Fort Smith road at Fort Smith, made
vacant by the resignation OF Oscar
l.. Miles. 1t was also generally ad-
United that the chief justiceship
would be rendered to Col. George W.
Murphy, who. it was stated, would
not accept the position, that the po-
sition would be given to Prosecuting
Attorney Lewis Rhoton and that Roy
D. Campbell would be appointed to
succeed Mr.. Rhoton as prosecuting at
torney of this, the Sixth, judicial cir
cult.
This arrangement, some OF the best
informed politicians stated last night,
was understood up TO yesterday to be
the plan that would be carried out in
the event Chief Justice Hill should
tender his resignation. Late in the
day the slate underwent a change
when it was announced by those in
close touch with the governor, that
Associate Justice Edgar A. McCulloch
would be advanced to the chief JUS
ticeship and his place would be given
to Judge F. D. Fulkerson of Bates
Vile, judge OF the Third circuit. There
was no question as to this being the
arrangement and that it would have
been carried out had not Judge Hin
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-01-02
LOCKJAW CAUSED
VISITORS DEATH

William B. Jones. Of New Mexi-
co Mo, died Tuesday afternoon at
the Emergency Hospital ia this
city, after an illness OF only few
days. His death was directly due
10 lockjaw. caused by blood poison
ing.
Mr.. Jones came here several
months ago with travelling wood
uneh ''''cmfwy mfwy mfwy fwyy
cutter" which was operated in va
rious local wood yards in the past
few months, Several days ago he
cut two of his fingers while operat-
ing the wood cutter" his hand ac
cidently coming in contact with the
saw. The wounded member, were
dressed by a physician on later
hood Eoisoning set in and he was
70. ca., to go to the host la. lie
grew worse each day and lockjaw
followed ending in his death last
night
Mr.. Jones was 50 years old and
owned large plantation intc.,2sts in
Missouri He was unmarried. Two
brothers, Thomas H. Jones OF In
dependence, Mo-. and J. w. Jones
Ok Benton City, Mo-, survive. The
bCdy Sas shipped yesterday BY the
Hol6 erness- Fitzhugh Company to
Few Mexico, Mo-. for interment.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-01-02

Thomas. at which time hundreds OF
men and women were enabled to see
their way clear to accept the relie
ion OF the Lord Jesus Christ.
This same pastor, who is really
an evangelist. will conduct pro
tracted meeting at the Ohio Street
Baptis. church. beginning SUNDAY,
January s. and a fine meeting is
ntic'pated. Every one should hear
Mr.. Thomas, FOR he is said to be
one o. ihe most successful men N
the state in the pulpit. a.. are
most cordially invited to attend.
Take the East Sixth avenue car.
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TRACTION COMPANY
LET'S 4 CONTRACTS
Little Rock aud Pine Bluff Interur4
ban Awarded Engine and Other
Contracts to Various
Firms.

The Little Rock and Pine Bluff
Traction Company yesterday award
EIDE four more contracts, as follows:
For the supply Of large engines to
drive the big generators. to the
Hamilton-Corliss Engine Company
Of Hamilton, o.: for thu supply of
smaller engines to the Harrisburg
Foundry and Machine Company Of
Harrisburg. Pa: for the supply of
pumps and condensers, to the Fred
A. Prescott Company Of Milwaukee;
for the supply Of air equipment for
cars, to the Allis-Chalmers Company
of Chicago.
The prices at which the contracts
were awarded were not given OUT,
as the bids were secret.
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PRES, L. II. MOORE
TO LECTURE HERE
WITH Deliver His Famous Lecture,
'lThe Great American Drummer
at The jefferson County
Court House Friday
Night.

L. II. Moore. president OF the Ar
kansaw Travellers. who has been tour
ing the State delivering his celebrated
lecture, The Great American Drum
mer," will deliver his lecture in this
city Friday night under the auspices
of the local branch Of the Travellers.
the local post Of the Z. c. 7. and
the Board OF Trade. His address will
be made in the circuit court room at
the Jefferson county court house and
the ladies are especially invited. At
ter lecture President Moore Will be
rendered a smoker" at the Hotel JET
ferson, at which invited guests will
be present
Mr. Moore is a real live one in
drummer circles and has gained no
little reputation as a orator. He re-
Gently delivered an address to the
mississippi drummers at Jackson and
was introduced by Governor Varda
man. He was successful in enthusins
enough interest in that State to bring
about the organization OF drum
mers' association similar to that OF
the ArkansaE Travellers OF this State.
He will be received upon his arrival
here tomorrow by reception commit
tee named several days ago at joint
meeting OF the Board of Trade mem
bers and the ArkansaW Travellers,
Mr.. Moore will In all probability be
greeted by a large crowd among them
many ladies.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-01-02

Mrs. lrl Armstrong and daugh
ter, Miss Elizabeth, and Miss Fay
Taylor will return to their home at
La Grange. KY. next week, after
a pleasant visit here with E. B.
Houston and family.
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EVERY MAN NEEDS

an extra pair OF pants. We have a
full assortment OF patterns We make
full peg, medium and close fitting
trousers, just as you want them.
Eisenkramer the Tailor, over Citizeos
Bank, Second avenue. corner Pine
street.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-01-02

at the eleventh hour announced his
intention Of remaining on the bench.
He admitted yesterday afternoon that
he had received an advantageous bus
mess offer and that he contemplated
resigning, but upon consultation with
friends in this city and in Fort Smith
he had concluded not to resign.
Statement From Judge Hill.
Justice HUI yesterday is as follows;
ITO the Public:
"A few days ago I stated had not
decided whether or not l would resign
and as I have now reached a conclu-
sion, feel I should at once make 1t
public.
Il have considered for some time
the necessity OF retiring from the
bench and recently have had under
consideration an advantageous bust
ness offer and have consulted some
OF my friends here and in Fort Smith
regarding it and the ACCESSIBILITY Of
my resigning.
AFTER giving the whole matter full
consideration and taking in view my
duty to the court and the State, have
concluded not to resign, but will
shortly take a vacation to gain a
muchneeded rest. Respectfully
JOSEPH VI. HILL"
During yesterday number Of Gov
Pindall's close political friends were
in conference with him in the execu-
tive Office, all expecting momentarily
that the resignation Of Judge Hill
would be received. When the an
nouncement came that Judge Hill had
decided to remain on the bench, the
word was passed out of the governors
Office that 'it was all off, and the
governor and his friends Immediately
left the building.
No Statement From the Governor
When asked the cause Of the sudden
SCATTERING Of the slate, Acting Cover
nor Pindall replied that he knew
nothing about it. Il never had any
understanding whatever about this
matter with Judge Hill All | know
is that there were rumors of resig-
nation and that if there was any truth
in them 1 stood prepared to perform
my duty in the case as acting COVER
nor of the State
1t is authoritatively stated that I'M
til last Sunday the slate was identical
with that forecast by the Gazette sew
eral days ago.
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Rev. THOMAS
IS COMING

Many OF our readers will doubt
less remember the wonderful re-
suits in protracted meeting held
at tn, Baptist church in Jonesboro
some months ago by Rev. U. 5,
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-01-02
nll MAN. ~!
I|lllly|R

In the general prosperity OF our
country by having STEADY work aaj
better wages than ever before-whas
are you doing with your share?
Prudent workInen are making hay
while the sun shlnes'-they're build
ing bank account az our Savings
Department while times are prosper.
ous-gettng 3 per cent interest 1S
their money.
Why not join them?