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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-06-29
FOUR ARE DEAD.
Explosion in Grocery Store Also In-
 FHrud Three Others.

San Fraacisco. June Zs--Four persons are dead and three others are seriously injured. as the result of an explosion. followed by q fire today in he ErpcerT store Of John Sweeney on Diamond street Three of the dead are members Of the SueeueT family.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-06-29
Fireworks! Fireworks! <!
Wholesale and Retail

We have got the largest line FIREWORKS the prices are the the GENUINE IMPORTED CHINESE also the American Cracker Balloons Torpedos Trick Matches Pin Wheels the Magic harmless Pistols for blanks and bullets from Boxes from 25c S4O at the CHEAP ON EARTH Don't calling the greatest fireworks
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-06-29
BRIDGE ON FIRE.
Train Dashed Into Blaze-Six Per.
 sons Met Death.

Williams, Arizona. June 2s.- Just after rounding a curve east Of Gallup. New Mexico. last night, the overland limited on the Sante Fe railroad. dashed into a burning bridge. The engineer. fireman and four other trainmen were instantly killed Fifteen passengers were in- furpd
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1908-02-21

Agent Woodrow received a new
desk this week.
Superintendent O'Neil of the Cas-
cade division passed thru Leavenworth
last Wednesday.
Conductor Brassfeld makes from two
to three trips to the power plant camps
every day. On Wednesday he trans
ferred 80 cars of gravel, sand and
cement from this place to the camp.
Word was received along the wire
that operator E. P. Jones, who worked
here a few weeks ago as relief agent
died OF throat trouble Wednesday in
Spokane. The news came as great
surprise to the many friends he made
during his short stay here, as he
seemed to be in the best of health.
The Office force made up a sum of
about $40 and sent it to Mr.. Jones'
Spokane friends to purchase flowers and
apply in any way Mrs. Jones might
wish.
Steel for the dam is arriving, and
will be moved up to the site soon.
Forty cars Of ice have been received
and force of men are busy putting it
into the ice house. 1t comes from
Montana.
The Lamb-Davis Lumber Co
shipped ten cars of lumber this week.
Shingles from the coast mills are
passing thru here almost every day.
The railroad company evidently be-
lieves that winter is broken and spring
on the way. One of the rotary crews
was taken off a few days ago.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1908-02-21
The Degree of Honor Ball.

:, One Of the most successful and en-
joyable affairs that have come off the
past winter was the St. Valentines
ball given by the Degree of Honor last
Friday night in the opera house. A
, highly interesting and intricate drill,
as an opening feature, took the place
of the customary grand march. That
the drill was faultlessly executed is due
largely to the indefatigable efforts Of
MIS-. Hoxsey. TWAS pronounced by
all present to have been one Of the
most successful of the many dancing
parties given this winter. The crowd
was large, if it had been larger it
would have been necessary to hold
an overflow dance in some other hall.
The supper, which was prepared by
Mrs. Al Morrison, was not the least
enjoyable feature Of the entertainment
provided by the ladies of the Degree.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1908-02-21
PfSHASTIN NEWS

Union revival services are being held
at the school house in district Is this
week. The meetings are in charge of
Revs. Tigner, Raub and Robinson of
Cashmere.
County Commissioner H. w. Otis
attended state meeting Of the County
Commissioners at Tacoma, last week.
S. P. Beecher, Chas. Wright and
Mr.. Hendricks were business callers at
Wenatchee the past week.
The four year old child Of w. N.
Love who has been sick for about
three months is improving at present.
E. L. Meeker, our thriving dairy
man, received a carload OF hay from
Cashmere, Wednesday.
Harvey kellogg left Peshastin We'd
nesday, for his homestead at Pateros.
A gentleman from the east arrived
Tuesday, to take charge Of the M. w.
Stark ranch, formerly in charge of H.
w. Otis.
Mrs. Geo. Farquhar returned from
Cashmere, Sunday, where she has been
visiting with her parents.
Mrs. G. B. Kinney, who has been
quite poorly for week or so, is much
better at this writing.
An entertainment and supper was
given at the school house in district IS
last Friday evening. The object was
to obtain funds for the purchase Of
school bell, so a small admission was
charged. A very pleasing program
was rendered.
There will be a short literary pro-
gram at the Peshastin school house,
Friday evening, followed by a mock
trial. Come and enjoy the evening.
Messrs S. P. Beecher, Craig and
Robinson shipped carload of apples
to Seattle this week.
G. B. Kinney and ]. ]. Griffith went
to Wilson Creek and intermediate
points, one week ago Monday, with the
of selling some wood. They
did not sell any however, and the
reason they give is that everyone is
burning sage brush. Well, it may be
so, but somehow neither of them have
much to say on the subject, and we
are just a little inclined to doubt their
sage brush story.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1908-02-21
Better Service or None at All

On account of the often interrupted
and very unsatisfactory service given
by the Pacific States Telephone Co.,
the use of their phone was discontinued
by the Echo office. Their phone was
more of an aggravation than otherwise.
We have continued to pay the toll
$3.50 per month, for the past three
years in the hope that the service
would be improved, promises to which
effect were repeatedly made. In place
of getting better it was getting con-
stanty more worthless. II all the
patrons in the town would do likewise
we are confident that local parties
would take hold of the matter and put
in system that would be satisfactory.
1t must be strikingly evident that
the company at present occupying
the field is totally Indifferent to
the needs OF its patrons. The
only part Of the business they at
tend to promptly is the collection Of
the toll The company was literally
driven out of Wenatchee because the
service wasiintolerably, shockingly poor.
Now Wenatchee has an excellent and
up-to-date system supplied by the
Farmers Phone Co. It will be an easy
matter to get another and better sys-
TEN. b If the people of the town will
sign d five year contract with a COM
pany t'that will guarantee to give a
reasonably satisfactory service we will
on our part guarantee to produce a
responsible party to put in the system.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1908-02-21
O'Brien-EiliS

The following notice of the mar
rage of Conductor O'Brien, who is
we'll known here, is taken from the
Cashmere Record of last week.
The news of the marriage of Miss
Sitnah Ellis and Mr. Dave OBrien in
Spokane last week came as surprise
to their many Cashmere friends. Miss
Ellis is the daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry Ellis of this place and has a
multitude of friends here. Mr. O'Brien
is one Of Jim Hills freight conductors
and is well known in Cashmere and all
along the line. The Record voices
she sentiment of all in wishing the
newly welded couple much joy and
',prosperity. Mr.. and Mrs. OBrien will
make their home in Leavenworth.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1908-02-21
RAILROAD PARAGRAPHS

Conductor Allen says Engineer
Lachlin's petrifed pear tree is covered
with apple blossoms.
B. L. Johnson, Master Carpenter
was here this week looking over the
ground where the overhead crossing is
to be built. He says work will begin
on the crossing very soon.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1908-02-21

There does not seem to be short
age ofaapplicants for the privilege Of
filing the congressional shoes of the
Hon. Wesley Jones. 1t may prove
easier to find some one to fill the
covering for his neither extremities than
his head gear.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1908-08-13

heap?" questioned the captain, return
ing to Jerry. whom his keen eyes al
most pierced.
Il am willing to put up with almost
anything" Enthusiastically answered
the seventh person.
We'll, I'll give you trial." said the
captain, thinking hard. You can act
as supercargo on the Mary. You
wouldn't be worth a strand o. seaweed
at shippin', and amt on the lookout
for ornaments JUS now. The Mary
pulls in her ropes at half after seven
in the mornin'."
The announcement that the Sister
morning sent thrill over Jerry and
caused his heart to beat hard and
fast. He was too excited at the mo-
ment to consider the result of an in
terview with the folks at heme.
There amt much pay, you know
on'y enough to buy your tobacco and
get drunk once in a while-if you get
chance" said Bulger.
Il don't care much about the money
end of It," said the exuberant seventh
person. "All want is to get to an
other continent and be on the sea at
least a month"
THE Mary will be movin' for more
n a month, most likely" said Bulger.
Il reckon you'd best think twice be-
fore takin' me up ON this proposition.
for"
"Oh. I'll CO." said Jerry. Where is
the boat bound for?"
She'll stick her nose straight
across" half frowned the captain.
And her cargog"
"Guns-arms for a military school.
Remember, the Mary amt much in
the habit O. waitin' for anything r
anybody" the captain added as he
started to walk away with Steve, "and
II you amt here prompt you'll get
left"
Jerry gave Steve $40 and then
started home. He had a hard time
bringing himself to a realization of the
situation. His enthusiasm was run
ming very high and his eyes reflected
the excitement that ragged within him.
That night he told his parents Of
what fate had offered, and they both
quailed at the thought OF the reality.
After long argument, in which the IA
Their endeavored ION behalf OF moth
err" to dissuade Jerry from such an
early departure, and in which Jerry in
sisted he must go. Wallace Chambers
"colors" flew into the air. II was not.
however, until Mrs. Chambers had
gone to her room. almost heart-bro-
ken, that he gave vent to his fury.
You have decided to CO." he
snapped. "and shall tie no string to
you. nor will you tie a string TO me.
Have you given thought to what 1 had
to say last night?"
Father. If you will but listen" be-
gan Jerry. pleadingly.
Il want an answer" sternly.
what shall | say?"
SAY that you will seek TO marry
Marsylla Bayless."
Let me think"
Answer"
mo! l will not make such a promise
now" and fire was flashing from Jer~
rvs eyes.
make II now or not at all"
Then. not at ALL"
Wallace Chambers. almost beyond
control of his will. went into the house
without another word. Jerry followed
and asked that he say nothing TO his
mother about what had passed be-
tween them.
This is our affaif,' said his father
| in a chilling tone. she need know
nothing about IT,"
ITO BE CONTINuEDl
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1908-08-13
SYNOPSIS.

|rnrd Chambers. son OF a wealthy Inn
|er and student al an eastern col
was awarded n membership In the
|(er Of the Gemini. secret organiza-
founded by Rodney Graves. Tho
ffv was exclusive. only seven being
|i>(<I The members we've known aa
|ouH. A meeting was held and each
|lo<r was awarded the "call Of des-
which amounted 10 an assignment
NJ IIn metal Chambers read his des-
He was told 10 pass n period as a
NJ and not set foot IN North America
n year Then be was directed 10 80
l<<1ro for further Instructions which
y 20 1eeign him 90 another years
h 6urInE which time he must make
o#u living unassisted. and keep
|<IH1un \ secret
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1908-08-13

mo trouble that would drive me
away. You see, IL am under con-
tract to earn my way at sea for a
month-lost a bet, you know"
Never shipped before7'
Il have never been on freight YES
sci in my life. and never on anything
more pretentious than a sound steam
err"
by golly. there don't seem to be
much hope for you. Scores O. young
fellows that know all about shippin'
can't get places"
Jerry went across to a saloon and
bought quart of whisky. which he
presented to the old sailor.
"Just to show there is no hard feel
ing" he laughed, as he handed him
the bottle. He was about to leave
when the old mans brow became fur
rowed In thought. Presently the sailor
said. feelingly:
Know what a supercargo is?"
no"
"Well, a supercargo's one that goes
with a shipment o. goods-looks after
ii. and the like. you know"
"He doesn't have to possess much
knowledge Of shipping, them" asked
the much interested Jerry.
"He don't have to know the differ
ence tween a spar n a mizzen-mast,
He's a good sort like a passenger"
do you know of any one that needs
a supercargo? I'll make you a present
OF a dozen bottles of the best liquor
in that saloon IL you can put me in
touch with such a fellow. Yes. sir, II
you can get me on boat that's bound
for some foreign shore and takes its
time about it, I'll tack on $40 gold
piece besides"
That's worth tryin' for" said the
tar, knocking the ashes from his pipe.
81 have a cap'n in mind that might be
able to use a supercargo. Wen jus
try, anyway, and II nothin' comes of
II, why. there won't be heap lost"
At the expiration of an hour Jerry
and the old sailor approached the
pier OF the Sister Mary, an old freight
err of the smaller type, over in the
Erie basin.
"Cap'n Hank Bulger's about ready
to take the Mary out" said Jerry's
companion, "and it's barely possible
he might have room for you. i don't
think he had a supercargo yestiddy."
The sailor led Jerry to the cabin of
the vessel, where the captain, a gray
whiskered man of about 55. was read
ing. At the sight of the two the cap
tain shouted out In a deep bass voice:
"Swallowin' swordhsh, Steve!
what fetches you round? thought
you cleared this morning."
"Waitin over till tomorrow" said
Steve Gerry never learned his sur
uame) Hank. I've got young fell
low here that wants to go out with
you. He's likely enough, think. Did
the cuss you was spectin' show up?'
mo, damned little liar-went back
on his word" answered Capt. Bulger,
hotly. I'D about concluded to do
without this time. Steve" Addressing
Jerry, he added: want TO ship"
my friend here spoke about a SUI
percargo-"
"oh, perceive" said Bulger,
glancing significantly at Steve.
"You might do worse, Hank" said
Steve, who was beginning to feel the
effects of the whisky Jerry had given
him. Il think he's constructed o. the
seasoned timber. You'll do me a
favor If you can find berth for him. y
Capt Bulger and Steve went TO the
other end OF the cabin and talked In
a low tone for several minutes. Jerry
did a deal OF wondering. but with each
succeeding moment his hopes rose
higher.
Are YOU willin' to put up with .
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1908-08-13
CHAPTER ~.

Wallace Chambers was alone on the
porch when Jerry returned home. He
looked at his watch and was surprised
that his son had been away for such a
short time.
Wasn't she at home?" he asked.
"She was" answered Jerry. as he
started briskly towards the door.
"You made short stay, must say,
after being away from her for so
long" went on the father.
Perhaps l remained too long" al
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1908-01-16
LEVON
Prominent Railroad Men Enjoying tn
Hunting and Florida Weather

Our little town of Levon has been
honored this week by d very disting
uished party Of visitors in the persons
of Mr.. y. y. Maher, general manager
Of the Norfolk & Western railroad.
with headquarters at Roanoke, Va,
having as his guests aboard his pri-
vate car Judge Head from the Fed
eral Court of Pennsylvania and
Messrs. Isaac and Ed Mann, bankers
Of West Virginia, Messrs. G. II. Hix.
general superintendent Of the Sea-
board Air Line railway. with head
quarters at Portsmouth, Va. and Mr..
w. j. jerks. superintendent Of the
sixth division of the S, a, l.. railway,
headquarters at jacksonville, in their
private car. They are accompanied by
their private secretaries, Messrs Ar
mold and Smith. Mr. Maher and party
are the guests Of Messrs. Hix and
jerks while on the S. A. l.. railway.
While in Levon the gentlemen men
toned are the guests of Messrs. &. J.
McGehee. president, and J. D..
Scruggs. general manager of the Nc
Gehee Lumber Co, who are enter
tanning them with a big hunt. which
we understand has been most pleas
ant and successful also. They ex-
pressed themselves as being well
pleased with the sport and climate.
We are sorry to report Mrs. Julia
f. Doak as being on the sick list, but
glad to say she is improving
Mr.. G.. T. Moore was an Ocala visi-
tor Saturday last.
Mrs. Clements Of Ocala is visiting
her son, Mr.. A. w. Clements
Miss Elizabeth Wells Of Belleview
who has been visiting her friend. Miss
Grace Ramsdell. has returned home to
regret Of her many friends.
Miss LESSEE Clements has returned
home after a pleasant week spent with
her aunt. Mrs. Spurlin, in OcaIa
From the sad and wOeful appearance
Of Messrs- Williams, Jensen and
Strong, we are afraid they have not
received that proposal they were so
eagerly looking forward to. but we
think Messrs. McGinnis and Frink are
still hopeful.
| Mr. Walter A. Stilley Of Goldsboro,
N. c.. was business visitor to our
| tSwn this week.
Cheer up, young people, we hear
there is to be a big valentine and leap
year party in the near future.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1908-01-16
GAITERVILLE
Terrible Dilemma of Two Unfortunate
YOUNG Men

We have had quite a spell of very
days
Miss Inez Ross, who has been
spending the past few days with her
sister, Mrs. J. NJ. Boring, who has been
quite i'll, returned yesterday.
Messrs D. l.. Morrison Of this place
business trip to Griner Farms as dele
gates Of the Farmers Union Friday,
returning Sunday. They report hav-
ing a delightful time.
Mr.. T. G. Gilbert returned last week
from North Carolina, where he has
been spending Christmas. and has now
accepted a position near Groom.
There is to be a show at Pine Level
school house Thursday night which
guess will be success
"Pansies," who was too busy dur
ing the holidays to appear in the Star
is very glad that Mud Dobber' miss
ed her.
Hon. w. L. Jordan of Heidtville re-
turned home last Friday from Georgia,
with his bride. We wish them a long,
happy married life.
Two young gents on a recent trip
off. they claim they fell desperately in
love with some young ladies' and
when they had taken their depar-
ture for home the funny part is when
they come to think about it they didn't
learn the names Of the girls. and now
they're really puzzled to know who
they are in love with. Pansies.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1908-01-16
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The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1908-01-16

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The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1908-01-16
SOUTH LAKE WEIR
Mercury Fell to 81, But Very Little
Harm Was Done

The mercury registered q degrees
above zero Wednesday morning. the
coolest Of the season, but no damage
was done. even tomatoes and egg
plants being but slightly nlpped.
Your correspondent is indebted to
the Tea Pot Grocery, G. S. Scott &
Son, MunrOe & Chambliss, and A. Z.
Burnett for fine calendars. We have
been much interested in reading of
nice Christmas presents given by
some Ocala firms to their customers
who are so fortunate as to live within
the city limits. but couldn't hep won
dering why those firms should over
look their country customers, SO I'M
fortunate as to live outside the limits.
The annual meeting of the Forest
Hills Cemetery Association was called
for Tuesday evening at the postoffice
at o'clock, but as but one persol b.
sides the president and secretary was
present, it was decided to postpone
the meeting until Tuesday, Jan. 31st
at the same hour and place. when it
is hoped more will be present. One
would be warranted IN thinking that
the residents of this section paid but
little regard to the last resting place
Of their friends and neighbOrs-it is
evidently a case Of tn cold adage. out
of sight, out of mind" with our dead.
Mr.. Robert Turner and wife Of
Akron, Ohio have arrived and Occu-
pied their cosy cottage for the re-
mainder of the season.
The S. A. l.. freight train due in
town Monday evening. met with an
other Of its customary accidents near
Lehman crossing-the rails spreading
and dumping the engine and tender
in the sand.
There have been q number of cases
of grip in town Of late, but mostly of
a comparatively mild form, and all
are convalescent and no serious re-
suits.