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The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-07-03
Meteorological Record.


Temperature.
Mean maximum S8.7.
Mean minimum CSC.
Mean III.
Mamimum 81, date Goth.
Minimum SO, date 9TH.
Greatest daily range 80.
Precipitation.
Total $40 inches.
Greatest in "a hours $50: date 25.
Numbers of days with .01 inch or
more precipitation ~, clear, 8; fair,
-: cloudy, 8.
Thunder storm 4, ~, ID, II, 20, q,
%, %, 25.
Hail 25th.
Rainfall 6 months 5.S7 inches,
which is slightly above the average
for months.
W. G. Peterson,
Cooperative Observer.
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W. F. M. Meeting.

The members or the Woman s
Foreign Missionary Society Of Cen
tral Methodist church are requested
to meet in the church parlor next
Monday. 9Th, at p. m.
Mrs. Burr Martin. Gclcyatc to the
annual meeting held in Oran"cburr,
:. e.. will read II full report Of this
interesting session.
Come. every member.
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Card of Thanks

We want to express our sincere
thanks to one and all who have been
with us during the illness and death
Of our wifi" and mother. May the
Lord "rari"uSly blcs them all.
u. W. Davis and Family.
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TO SyC2n in New Court Hcnse.

The senatorial campaign meeting
Will be held in Ncwberry ON July 18th.
thairmaE Dnmiuick states that the
exercises will begin promptly at II
. o'clock Il. m. in the new court house.
The State candidates will sptSk at
the same place on August 9TH
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-07-03
Utopia Campaign Meeting.

On account of another meeting al
ready scheduled to be held near
Utopia on July 30th and also the
meeting of the Clemson college Far
mcrS' Institute on that date, the
county campaign meeting scheduled
to be held on that date at Utopia has
been changed by County Chairman
Domlmck to the next day, Friday,
July 81.
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'Neall Street Church.
Sigma.

BY appointment or the presiding
elder and request Of the pastor the
regular morning service will be con-
durtcd by Rev, DR.. Wolling. The
holy communion will be celebrated.
The night service will be conducted
by Rev. Mr.. Roper who will preach.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-07-03
Avcleigh Presbyterian Church

Rev. j. T.. james. pastor elect Of
this congregation, will arrive in New
berry Saturday next. and conduct
service at | Il. m. Sunday. His fam
lily will not come for the present.
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PERSONAL AND OTHERWISE.
Movements Of Newberrians and Those
Who Visit Newberry and 9th
or Happenings.

Mrs. j. A. Bowers and children, of
Atlanta, are visiting relatives in the
city.
Master Jorlon Pool has returned
home after visiting relatives in Ab-
bcvillc.
Mr.. and Mrs. a. T. Brown and
master Guy Brown left Tuesday for
Glenn Springs where they will spend
some time.
Mrs. Pauline Gurganns. principal
OF voice culture in JudSon college,
Marion. Ala, is the guest Of Miss
Mary Burton.
Mr.. and Mrs. &. II. Cannon and
children returned home Tuesday af-
ter srrndin" some time with rcIa-
tirrs at WilliamSton.
Mr.. a. c. Jones spent Wednesday
in the city.
Prof. b. l.. Jones. OF Ncwbcrry,
was i non" the visiting to LanrcnS
Friday and Saturday. Prof. Jones
was for four years superintendent Of
the LamrrnS schools and Ills adminis-
tration WIS Il remarkably successful
one. the schools proSpcrin" under his
abb: management. The many friends
Of Prof Jones were delighted to SEQ
bim.-I.aurcns Advertiser.
Mr.. S. C. Garter has signed his
pledge and paid his assessment for
magistrate of Nos. and townships
Miss Marion MrCrary and Miss
Elizabeth Bean, Of Clinton, are Wis
iIin" Miss Martha .)"hnslnnr
Miss Belle Land. Of Augusta, is the
guest Of Mrs. j. Y. McFall.
Hon. Wyatt Aiken spent WrdncS-
day and Thursday in the city.
Mr. and Mrs. |. II. Hunt, Mr.. and
Mrs. {. y. Bowman. Mr.. Rufus Eel
lrrs, Capt. W. s. Lan"i"rd and Miss
Sara Pope attended the White Mos
rlrv wedding at Prosperity Tuesday
evening".
Miss Maud johnson leaves today
for AShrvillr after spcndin" some
tim" with relatives in thc city,
DR.. J. p. kinard and family has re-
turned to his home mt Rock Hill af-
ter spending some time in Ncwbcrry.
Mrs. Burr .Jnhnstonc. Of ClrmSor
college. is visiting in the city.
Miss Annie Green. of Ncwbcrry,
is the guest Of Miss Orrrh Bcss lit
tie this wcck.-tlinton Chronicle.
Miss Minnie Gist. of Union. is Wis
itiny Miss Fannie McCaughrin.
Miss l.nnisc Jones has returned
home from Il visit To Sumter.
Mr. b P... pctrca who has been at
tending the summer school here has
returned to his home in Concord, N.
G.
Miss Banner Green is visiting
friends at KinarhS.
Mr.. William Wclch. nf Washington.
is in the city Sp"nlin" some time
with his parents. DR.. and Mrs. Wrlch.
Mrs. VIM. {. Pcncicton. Of Tazc-
we'll. Nn., is visitin" her sisters, Mrs.
Geo. b. trnmrr and Mrs. Il. p. Iol-
land.
H'NH ''IH lbiil'l' hl bltlhTEa, IL
visiting her unclr. Mr.. j. j. Sliuh.
Mrs. Clarence Garvin. Of Godsboro,
\. e.. is visiting her parents.
Mr.. J. ". Davis has returned from
Columbia.
T.. II. nominick. Esq. attended the
State campaign Tuesday M l.cxin"-
ton.
Mis-. Geo. w. Pearson has returned
home after Il visit to GnldSboro. \.
Mayor J. j. l.an"torl WAS called to
Columbia yesterday
R"v. ID. y. Boyd. OF KinardS. WAS in
town yesterday.
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Charged With Larceny.

Eugene Miller, alias Park. was
lodged in Jail yesterday morning on
the charge of stealing about $l4O
from John Daniels store recently.
Miller denies his guilt.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-07-03
June 30, 1908.
Big Picnic at Stomp.
kVV'N
Prosperity, S. c..

The glorious fourth will be cclc.
bratcd by bumper picnic at Stomp
Eprings. the famous summer and
health resort. The public arc cor
daily invited Come everybody,
with we'll filled baskets, and for a
great, good time. Come!
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-07-03
A CARD.

G. G. Sale, lawyer, will practice in
all the courts. Money to lend OIL
ten years time at per cent.
For time, may be found at Mas
tcr's office.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-07-03

FOR SALE-My house and lot at
Chappells. -Four bed rooms, hall,
dining room, kitchen and pantry.
Piazza all around. Good we'll. All
necessary outbuildings. Terms one
third cash balance Nov 1st. Date Of
sale August 1st.
e. G.. Salter.
6-26-1 -1taW-6t-F.
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2G-1taw-6t-F.

MAJOR, the sleeping preacher, will
be at the opera house. commencing
Monday night, for three nights.
The preaching will begin at eight
O'Clock. Admission fee will be
charged
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-07-03

RBECUE-Mcssrs \. J. Holt and
). ID. Tidmarsh will give first
class barbecue at Whitmircs on cam
paign day, July 23rd. The cook.
ing will be done by jim Dunbar.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-07-03

There is nothing more 'disappoint-
ing to Il woman than to find that
scandal isn't after all.
Domestic bliss depends most on tal-
emf in the kitchen and a balance in
the bank.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-07-03
BARBECUE.

I will furnish a first class barbccuc
at the beautiful grove in front of nv
residence in No. 2 township on July
4th. All the candidates are invited
to be present.
Jno. P. Wicker.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-07-03
A. w. JONES, THE PLUMBER, has

opened shop Just back Of post office.
Estimates furnished OH application.
Repair work given prompt attcn-
tion.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-07-03

FOR sALE-Good young buggy
horse. Need daily use, would suit
mail carrier.
B. P. Mitchell,
r. f. ID. No. ?, Kinards, S. C.
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Aloseley Bros,
Prosperity, S. c..

I WILL FOR THE PRESENT RUN
my roller mill on Tuesday, Wcdnes-
day and Friday. Arrangements for
special day may made.
81 Jno. L. Cooke.
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SPECIAL. NOTICES.
| CENT A WORD.
NO advertisement taken for less
than rs cents,
MISS WILLIE RISER WILL TAKE

MISS WILLIE RISER WILL TAKE
limited numbed Of pupils in
shorthand. Class now forming. APP
ply at the Newberry hotel.
JUST RECEIVED fresh car choice
Tennessee flour and while it lasts
goes for best patent 1926, best
half patent $4.85. Every barrel
guaranteed.
Moseley Bros,
u Prosperity, S. c..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-01-21
ARREST OF sERVIANs.

As Was stated in the Gazette, the
police yesterday arrested a band OF nine
Seryians upon receipt of a telegram
from George II. Richmond, chief OF
police of O0urcil Bluffs, Iowa. Lucisn,
Georse snd Mary Marino were held.
The gaog had been quartered in tho
Brsddock House. Chief Goods last
night received another telegram from
the Iowa authorities requesting to know
whether or not the gypsies would re-
turn 10 Iowa without rtquisitiou papers
One of the men stated that he would re-
turn ia the event he was granted per-
mission to take his three horses with
him, Several kilograms were found in
the possession of the gypsies from Omsna,
Nebr., advising the band to leave this
city at once. :.
Chief Goods today received d'spstcn
from Oa;et Of Police Richmond at Coun,
ell Bluffs, TO Inquire whether they Will
10 10 Iowa without requisiton. Inc
Serviaus refused 10 go, and they Will
be held to await requisition papers
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-01-21
LOCAL BREVITLES.

A Capital City telephone, No. l99 o,
has been placed In d. Bendheim q Sons
dry goods store.
The annual meeting Of the Relisnce
Fire Company will be held tonight when
officers will be elected. An oyster roast
will be given after the meeting.
It was reported on the streets todsy
that Constable Tsliaferro, Of Stafford
county, is In possession of evidence which
Is OF material importance to the counsel
for George Midgets, who Is to be hanged
in this city 90 the l4th proximo.
The Young men OF the congregation Of
the M. E. Church South will spend a
social hour at the Young Peoples Build
ing at 7:30 o'clock tonight. The young
ladies composing the Golden Links
Society will serve light refreshments
without charge.
An attempt was made last night to
rob the store OF Mr.. Wm. z. Slsson at
the corner Of King and Payne streets.
The thief got into the cellar and at
tempted TO make his way through the
elevator trap door when the door fell
upon him and he ran of.
The dredge Potomac 10 now under
going repairs st w. A. Smoot & Co.'S
wharf. The dredge belongs to the Mary
land Dredging and Construction Com.
pany, and between 900 and %, 900
will be expended on it. The Potomac
has crew of twenty men.
Some broken sizes In Hsss shoes So
and Sc grades, $3.50 get them, II you
are quick. Marshall, 422 King street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-01-21
REMAINS SENT HOME.

As wac stated in the Gazette, the re-
mains of Engineer Henry A. Lilly, who
died at the Alexandria Hospital last
Sunday morning, were subsequently,
placed in the Masonic Temple, where
thew remained until last night, when
they we're seut to Norwood, N. O., where
the fu ,eral services were held today.
The deceased was member of Andrew
jackson Lodge Of Mssons and OF old
Dominion OOmmsndery, knights Tenn
plar. The following members OF the
commandery acted as pallbearers and
accompanied the remains to the train:
Harry Brown, YIN. Bruin, Frank
Latham, s. P. Fisher, Olarepce Keith
and Fl. M. HICKMAN. A brother Of
the deceased accompanied the remains
to Norwood.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-01-21
MEETINGS.

The annual meeting of the Dulin d
Martin Company was held today at the
Office of james r. Oaton when the fol-
lowing officers we're elected: VIM. a..
Martin, president; t. O. Dullu, secre-
tary and treasurer; Thomas j. Martin,
Jos. ]. Lewis and L. o Shattuck, d.
rec.ors, all of Washington.
The annual meeting OF the Abner-
Drury Brewing Company was held TO-DAY
at the same office. when the following
officers we're elected E. F. Abner,
president and secretary; P. A. Dfury,
vice president and treasurer; Chas. w.
Darr, w. 8. Knox and Jos. ii. Gran
ford, directors.
Al the meeting today Of the stock
holders of the Las Owns Company, Inc,
the following direcsorp, all of Washing
ton, were elected: Hilary A. Herbert,
General George O Reid, u. T. souerv,
George Conrad Reid and Frank A. Kane.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-01-21
POLICE COURT.

GJu.tice Fl. B. Cation presiding.
The following cases were disposed OF
this morning:
Lucien, George and Mary Mstino,
charged with grand larceny, arrested at
the request of The authorities of Coun-
Gil Bluff, Iowa, we're held,
Patrick Buckley, Thomas Buckley
and Robert Bsggett, charged with tres.
passing upon electric cars, were fined
81. 80 each.
Martha Jackson, colored, charged
with assault, was fined %.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-01-21
WILLS PROBATED.

The vii Of the late Mrs. Julia F.
TuSmau vas admitted to probate today.
The deceased ieAges 800 each to the
Alexapdris Hospital. the NJ. E. Church
Sonth and The NJ. E. cemetery The
SssiSns Of her estate she leaves 10
her daughter, Mr.. wilhelmina o sdsn.
She namFS NJ. 81. X. Field IS her ex-
~cutor, Mr. Field declined to qualify
"a execute, aud Mr.. Kenneth W.
Ogden today qualified as admiOis %"r
Tor with the will annexed. Inc
CO. court appointed Messrs. Il. K. Field'
a E WqrAeld and G. L. Boothe sp-
praisers Of the estate.
The will of the late Captain Jonn l.
wilkins was admitted to probAts To-Day.
The dsceased leaves his estate 70 MS
widow, Mrs. C4lharine 4. WiiK'n''
whom he named as executrix.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-01-21
YOuTHFUL TRE5PAesER5.

Patrick and Thomas Buckley and
Robert Bsggett, three boys, were before
Justice Cation in the Police Court this
morning charged With tresspsssieg upon
electric cars. The trio had been srreSt-
ed by Officer Garvey. The evidence
showed that the prisoners were repre-
sentstiyes of q gang of youths who give
railroad men consid cradle trouble and
occasion much annoyance to visitors to
Alexandria by persistipg 10 accompany.
log them as guides. Justice Cation fined
the accuse $3.50 each, and told them
that If they we're caught on trains again
or al corners where cars atop Offering
their services to tourists they would be
fined S.. Should they be arrested the
third time the offenders will be sent to
the reform school.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-01-21
LanSburgh&bro
40 to 426 Seventh Street,
All to 425 Eighth Street,
WASHINGTON. D. O.
PERSONAL.

Magistrate R. g. Triplett, Of Fairfax
county, is serious i'll at his home with
pneumonia.
Capt. 8. B. Davis, Who has been sta
toned at Old Point for some time, has
been transferred to Washington and put
In charge Of the government tug Cusho y,
which runs between Washington and
the forts below this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-01-21

Chief Justice Csbaugb, OF the DIS
trict Of Columbia Supreme Court, yes,
terisy appointed Lucas 2. Loving ana
Tracey l. JeHords as receivers OF Thomas
r. Riley, retail and Wholesale lumber
dealer, Thirteenih street and Ohio ave
nue.. The court Rxed their bond al
AIS. 900 iOinlly,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-01-21
PADIY BURNED.

Mr.. Frank Lucas while at work at the
electric railroad power house OF -Four
Mile Bun this morning was painfully
burned about his face by fash from
the wires. Mr.. Lucas was connecting
some wires when monkey wrench which
he held In his hand came In contact
with one of them. A binding fash fol-
lowed and the flames badly burned M.
Lucas. Hs came to this city where Re
was attended by DE-. German. His in-
iuries while painful are not dangerous.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-01-21
LARGE CROWDS.

The Belle Haven Amusement Com
pany entertainments are giving saiisfse'
ton. Tomorrow night at O'Clock the
drawing will takO place for the hand
worked table cover. The holder of the
lucky number must be In The house.
Sea the "Girl nom Montans," tonight.
This moving picture is very hne and
sensational.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-01-21
PREPARING FOR THE TWENTY.
SECOND.

The Columbia Fire Company will
hold q meeting tonight to complete ar
rsngements for entertaining the visiting
FIRE companies from Washington and
elsewhere, who will be their guests on
February %. The other companies will
shortly take similar action.
The committees Of the George Wash
ington Birthday Association are actively
at work perfecting plans for the parade,
which, 1t is said, will excel those Of pre-
yiOus years.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-01-21
Had stomach Trouble Cured.

Having been sick for the past two
wears with a bad stomach trouble, a
friend gave me a dose of Chamberlain
Stomach and Liver Tablets. They did
me SO much good that 1 bought bottle
of them and have used twelve bottles In
all. Today am we'll Of bad stomach
trouble. John Lowe, Cooper,
Maine. These tablets are for sale By w.
F. Creighton and Richard Gibson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-01-21
BIRTHDAY PARTY.

The residence of Mr.. Dorsey Fair,
4O6 south Lee street, was the scene of a
pleasant gathering last night, the &C.
cssion being the 10th birthday OF his
son. Archie Fair, Those present were
Miss Eva Marmaduke, Miss Bessie
Phillips, Miss Nellie Ohsuncey, Miss
Ruth Proctor, Miss Kitty Adcock, Miss
susis Pullman and Mr.. Johu Schofeld,
Paul Pullman, Bishop Arnold, Julian
Hsialip, and Ralph Fair. Mr.. Archie
Fair was the recipient of many nice
nreaanta
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-01-21
How to Cure ChilbIains.

''ro enjoy freedom from chilblains, writes
John Kemp, East 0tisfe.d. Me-, II apply
Bucklen's Arnics Slye. Have also used u
for salt rheum with excellent results "
Guaranteed for fever sores, indOlent ulcers.
piles, buns, wounds, frost bites and skin
diseases. zoe at all drug stores.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-01-21

All wsnt the best. The Hess, Walk
Over, Red Gross, and Queen Quality
Shoes are to be had at J. A. Marshall
g. Bros, 422 King street. novel II
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-01-21

Take DeWitt's Kidney aud Bladder Pills
They promptly relieve baekache ana "caA
hack. Sold by w. I. Creighton
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-01-21

Broken lots OF Ladies' Fine Shoes al
about half price. ]. A. Marshall q Bro
Az2 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-01-21

Money can be saved By buyirg your
Shoes At MsrshaIPs, 422 King street.
nsy21 II
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-01-21
DEATH OF MICHAEL GERMANN

For this section cloudy and warmer tonight
ard tomorrow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-01-21
Local Matters.
Gnn and Tide Table.
Weather Probabilities.

IN rises tomorrow at 7:l4 a. m; ana Ses
, High water at 9.47 a. m. and 800.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-01-21
ST. Fine Togo Suitings.

We guarantee these suitiugs for six
months; in blue, myrtle, reseda, navy,
mode, garnet, seal, and golden 70r
brown; all pure wool. Worth 81. lTC
Marked down to, yard
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-01-21
WANTED.

XxJANTED-At the Bliss elk Miils--tiirls
w ana boys fsogs u years NJ. Light,
clean worb: paid Wide Earning.
Bliss SILK THREAD co,
i,p1t9R Per ]. Olldorf.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-01-21

NIOTICE.-Hsying qualified Is adminis-
~ traitor c. {. 0. Of the estate Of Mrs.
JULIA Z. TUBMAN. deceased, all persons
having claims against the sad e'tste ere
hereby notified topresent the net me guy
verified for settlement, and all personS In
debted 10 said estate ere hereby notified TO
axe pro upt payment Of their indebtedness 10
me. KENNETH w. OGDEN,
lO2 South Columbus Street,
;,,otow Administrator.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-01-21
SIPS Silk andWoOl Fabrics

Silk-warp Eolienne, Silk-warp Crepe
de Paris; all colors, intending en-
red, brown cream, tan, gray, hello. JTC
navy, mode: a. inches wide; yard
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1908-07-03
JOHN W. GATES
SCATTERS MONEY
GIVES BARBER $40 TIP, BUYS A
FARM FOR FRIEND, START
LES TOWN.

ST. CHARLES, ILL.,, July John
W. Gates visited his mother here Sat
urday, and the town will be gasping
over what he did for six months-poli-
tics, the country fair, the price of
oats, everything pales into mere Cos
sip alongside Of Gates. Itemized here
is what he did during his five hours
visit:
He arose early got shaved and gave
the barber $40 gold piece; threw
showers of half dollars for the street
urchins to scramble for; was run home
by curious crowd of farmers; bought
a fine stock farm for $4,000 and pre-
scented it to an old friend who had al.
ways wanted it; bought a scent cigar
and smoked it blissfully; picked up a
boy and will take him through Europe
on an automobile tour; kissed his
aged mother goodbye, and with his
wife and the boy started.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1908-07-03
TEN HOUR LINE
CHICAGO TO EAST
THEODORE p. SHONTS DECLARED
TO BE HEAD OF SYNDICATE
TO PUSH PROJECT.

SOUTH BEND, Ind, July 1,-Theo-
dore P. Shonts, president of the Glow
er Leaf railroad, and ]. D. Oliver, head
of the oliver Pillow Works at South
Bend, were today declared by Attorney
Lemuel barrow, of Laporte, attorney
for the Chicago-New York electric
line, to be the heads of a syndicate
formed in Chicago after the compile
ton of the air line from Laporte to
Gary, and the Gary Interurban rail-
way from Gary to Chicago, and to push
to completion the entire line between
Chicago and New York Three other
comprise the personnel of
the syndicate, and work will be COM
menced Immediately upon the compile
ton Of the two interurban systems.
Sufficient capital stock of the air line
has been subscribed for the
syndicate to cover the Expense of
the road. 1t is predicted
that cars will be in operation on April
/ 1909.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1908-07-03
LUKE E. WRIGHT
SUCCEEDS TAFT
WAS FORMALLY INDICTED INTO
OFFICE OF SECRETARY OF
WAR WEDNESDAY,.

WASHINGTON, July AT noon
today Gen Luke E. Wright took the
oath of office as Secretary of War.
Escorted by the retiring Secretary,
VIM. H. Taft, Gen. Wright passed
from the private Office of the Secretary
into the general reception room.
There, surrounded BY prominent army
officers and officials of the War De
partment, the oath was administered
to Secretary Wright by John B. Ran
dolph, the veteran assistant to Chief
Clerk Schofeld, # the Department.
An informal reception of the bureau
chiefs, division chiefs and clerks of
the Department and army officers sta
toned in Washington was held in the
Secretarys private Office by Mr., TAFT
and Secretary Wright
Soon after the reception Mr. Taft,
accompanied by Secretary Wright
went TO the home of Gent Clarence R.
Edwards, Chief of the Bureau of In
sular Affairs, for luncheon Other
guests at the luncheon were Mrs.
Taft Miss Helen Taft, Master Charlie
Taft and Mr.. and Mrs. Post Wheeler.