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The Morris County chronicle., 1908-07-28
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Bet Nearly Cost His Life.

Z Barton Longman made wager
with George Wallen, at Montclair,
that the latter could not eat two
large packages of soda crackers with
in thirty minutes. 1t was stipulated
in the agreement that no liquids were
to be swallowed during the time al
lowed for the consumption of the
crackers. Wallen got away with the
first package in less than fifteen min
utes, but had not eaten dozen of
the second when his mouth became
parched and he swallowed with great
difficulty Then he began to gasp,
and the spectators realized that he
was choking, One of the crackers
had stuck in his parched throat. DR..
w. j. Bull removed the obstruction
and thus saved his life.
The Morris County chronicle., 1908-07-28
Dead in Relieious CamD.

Mrs. Stephen DeGroot, one Of the
colony of Jackson Whites" relig.
ious band living in camp near the
5uffern Golf Clubs grounds, just
over the New York State line in Ber-
gen County was found beaten to
death in her home. An autopsy by
Coroner Demund shows that the
woman's death was due to blows and
kicks. The police suspected her hus-
band
The Morris County chronicle., 1908-07-28
TRE USE OF BALLOONS FOR THE PRE-
EENTI0N OF HAIL.
By the Berlin correspondent of the ScrEN
TIFT( AMFRIcAN

By the Berlin correspondent of the ScIEN
TIFIC AMERICAN.
Because of the terrible damage
wrought by hail in some parts Of Eu-
rope, scientists have directed their
attention to designing means by
which the outbreak of hail could be
prevented, and some success has been
obtained by the use of hail guns,
firing shot of either gunpowder or
acetylene against the hail cloud and
thus dispensing it.
Though number of societies for
the installation of these guns have
been founded, both in Southern
France and Italy, their usefulness is
The Morris County chronicle., 1908-07-28
Dies From Heart Failure.

Theodore F, Hopper, fifty years OF
age, was found dead in the cellar of
his home at Trenton by his wife. 1t
is supposed that he went to the cellar
to arrange the gas meter and was
stricken with heart failure He was
prominent in church and secret So
ciety circles and had been merchant
at Trenton for quarter of century.
The Morris County chronicle., 1908-07-28
Supervisors of Bridges,

The Board of Freeholders Of Clay
ton has appointed Harry Jones, OF
Franklinville, and Elwood Usinger.
of Bridgeport, to look after bridges
that have been tampered with by the
Pltman, Glassboro and Clayton Gas
Company while laying pipes, and TO
bring suit against the company il ee-
oairs are not made.
The Morris County chronicle., 1908-07-28
Tried to Lynch For Kidnaping.

Charles Hemphill, of Clayton, mar
rowly escaped being lynched by resi-
dents of the vicinity, infuriated by
charge that Hemphill had kid
naped Cora Carton, seven years old.
whose home is in Millville, Only the
prompt action Of the authorities in
secretly removing Hemphill to the
Woodbury. jail, it is believed, saved
his life
The Morris County chronicle., 1908-07-28
WHEN THE FIRE BELL RINGS.
Look at This and You VIII Be Able
to Locate the Blaze.

Look at This and You VIII Be Able
to Locate the Blaze.
HOW TO SEND IN AN ALARM.
To send in an alarm, open box and pull down
the lever on the inside When an alarm 10
sent in, the fire bell will sound the number OF
the box and repeat the alarm four times.
There are several keys to each box, which are
held by persons living nearby--a card attached
to each box gives the names of such holders.
Policemen also have keys.
HOW TO LOCATE AN ALARM.
Z the alarm is sounded from box 25. the tirs
bell win strike two, then pause and strike fvts
which will indicate that the fire is in the vicins
ity Of No. rs box. Every alarm is repeated
four times
NO. Box. LOCATION.
25...............We Western Ave, near Miller Sk
26.............. Mendham Ave, corner MIS- st.
H..........., Corner EARLY and Harrison SITS.
28................ .Speedwell Ave, near EARLY st.
@...................Wa Water ST., corner Cole Ave.
Morris st.. at Depot
SO. ...... Morris st., near Washington Yd'q's
H................ Madison Ave, near Ford Ave-
8.......,.....F Franklin St., near Franklin Place
a5. Maple Ave between Oak q Boyken SITS.
4.. Market St., corner Macculloch Ave.
H......... Washington St., at Roy's drug store
81. ,...... Police Headquarters, Speedwell Ava
a5B. B.....,........ Memorial Hospital. Morris ST
54. Water ST.. corner Linden Ave.
Sc. .........,.. Maple Ave, corner Madison st.
s62. ..... AN Souls Hospital, Mt. Kemble Ave.
63., South ST., front Morristown CluJ
Ga Sussex Ave, corner Mills st
65........ Washington ST. corner Atno Ave
The Morris County chronicle., 1908-07-28
Children's whooping Cough Party.

A whooping cough party was given
by Edmund Terry, the eleven-year-
old son of William E. Terry, mem
ber of the Board of Education, at
Dunellen, to eight of his young
friends-all of whom are suffering
from that ailment Young Terry had
been looking forward to birthday
party. He was taken sick with
whooping cough and it looked as
though he would not be able to have
his party after all There was
whooping cough among the children
Of the borough, and Mrs Terry con-
,eived the idea of finding several of
her sons friends among the list of
those suffering from the malady, The
lads had whooping good time.
The Morris County chronicle., 1908-07-28

Out Of total of 307,157 workers
In clothing factories in Great Britain
197.,320 are women, the female tail
ors numbering 46,O72, to 1924
men.
The Morris County chronicle., 1908-07-28

Japan's revenue for the last fiscal
year Ito March 31) exceeded the esti-
mates BY $31,0O0,O00.
The Morris County chronicle., 1908-07-28
country OF

phernalia of the nursery. When not
in use it packs in fat package, and
it is made at a convenient height, so
that there is not the backache which
mother or nurse finds incidental to
the ordinary method of bathing an in
FAINT nt-Philadelphia Record.
The Morris County chronicle., 1908-07-28

The average annual cost for each
pupil for public school education in
Germany is s12.S6.
The Morris County chronicle., 1908-07-28
An Unfortunate Misunderstanding.

had to leave my last situation be-
cause the missus said they were going
to lead the sinful life, and they
wouldn't want any servants about the
place.-Bellman
The Morris County chronicle., 1908-07-28

OF the 2S4,000 Indians left in the
United States only 10000 are full
blooded.
The Morris County chronicle., 1908-07-28

Cot and Bath Combined.
The United States is regarded as
the leader in the matter of inven-
tions, but occasionally we get some
very striking novelties from the coun-
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-07-11
LOGH Lynn IS
DELIGHTFUL
Many Clarksburgers Go to the.
Popular Resort at Mt.
Lake Park.

L0CH LYNN HEIGHTS, Ma. July
1.-THE Loeb Lynn Heights hotel
has been very popular this season
with Clafksburgers and many names
from that city have appeared ON the
register. In fact, Loeb Lynn has
been very popular with many West
Virginia. cities and nearly as many
West Virginians have registered here
eastern cities. All this is easily ac-
counted for when one takes into con-
sideration that this Is one of the
finest resorts between Baltimore and
Chicago. With the east breezes, Its
delightful drives. its unexcelled table
and its pure water Is an ideal place
to spend ones vacation and Is indeed
a charming and attractive spot
The last few years has seen many
changes and Improvements In the ho-
tel. Among other changes and bet
terments there has been erected in
connection with the hotel q large
casino building. This building con-
tains the bowling alleys. billiard and
pool tables and above all the finest
swimming pool in the country and
furnishes pastime for all tastes Add
to. this a fine tennis court and the
lovelfest drives in the Allegheny
mountains and you have a combina-
ton of pleasures that makes this part
of the country a place where the
most exacting can spend a pleasant
summer vacation.
When It Is known that Mrs. L.
b. List Is to manage the popular re-
sort 1t Is hardly necessary to mention
the excellency of its cuisine, as Mrs.
List is noted for her rare table. Hav-
ing severed her connection with the
Stradford hotel at Wheeling, she is
now devotlng her time to making
Loeb Lynn one Of the best hotels in
the country.
The opening dance here which was
held on the night Of July Fourth was
great success and more than a hum
dred visitors helped to contribute 10
make It dance long to be remeni-
bered. The music for this event was
furnished by the hotels orchestra.
This orchestra is one of the best in
the country and the music 1t furn-
Misses in the dali concerts as weH as
the playing for the dances is praised
by all. The dances are now held on
three nights in the week, Mondays,
Wednesdays and Saturdays.
Among those from clarksburg who
have registered so far this season are
Mr.. and Mrs. r.. j.. Galley, and
Mrs. o. e. Galley, of the Waldo;
DIR. and Mrs. ]. B. Smith and Miss
Iona F. Smith. Mr.. and Mrs. f. G.
viger, Mrs. Lamberd and daughter,
Miss Mildred, Mr.. and Mrs. Hawse,
Mr.. Ernest Swiger Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles q. Brooks and children, Mr..
H. e. Thalman, L. s. Hornor, o.
E. swartz Mrs. R. E.. Sellers, Mr..
and Mrs. j. W. Stark. Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank A. Wilson and Miss
Beulah Morgan. Mrs. Stark. Mrs.
Wilson and Miss Morgan are here at
present for a stay Of several days.
Many Clarksburgers are booked for
later in the season. While many have
indicated their intention OF making
this place to spend their weeks end
and enjoy the Saturday evening
dance.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-07-11
PROCLAMATION AND WRIT OF
ELECTION.
STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA
Executive Department

To the Commissioners of Election of
all the counties of the State Of
West notwithstanding
Whereas two vacancies was caused
in the Office OF Judge of the Supreme
Court of Appeals by the designations
Of Honorable Frank Cox and Honora-
BILE Joseph NJ. Sanders, duly elected
Judges of the Supreme Court Of APP
peals, and such vacancies having
been filed by appointment until the
next general election as provided by
law;
Now, therefore, I. w. NJ. o. Daw-
son Governor of the State Of West
Virginia. in pursuance of authority
vested in me by section seven of arti-
Gle eight OF the Constitution, and
section four of chapter four of the
Code OF West Virginia, (SerIal section
1913, Code 1900 do order and direct
there be had. held, conducted, and
certified according to law, an election
by the qualified voters at all the cleo
ton precincts within all the counties
of West Virginia. on Tuesday next
after the first Monday in November,
in the year One Thousand Nine Hum
bred and eight, that being the day of
the next general election in this
state, for the purpose Of eiecting two
Judges OF the Supreme Court OF APP
peals, one to fill the unexpired term
of Honorable Frank Cox and one TO
fell the unexpired term of Honorable
Joseph NJ. Sanders, both of which
terms expire on December 81. 1916.
1t is further ordered that this writ
and proclamation be published In full
in a newspaper in each Of said coun-
ties once in each week for the period
OF four successive weeks prior to said
election.
In testimony whereof have here
unto set my hand and caused the
Great Seal Of the State to be affixed.
Done at the Capitol in the
City Of Charleston, this
first day of July, in the
/ [SEALl year OF our Lord, One Thou
sand Nine Hundred and
Eight, ana OF the State the
Forty-sixth.
WIN. N. o. DAWSON.
By the Governor:
C. w. Sw1sHER.
Secretary Of State.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-07-11
CATARRH CANNOT BE CURED

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as they
cannot reach the seat or the disease.
Catarrh Is q blood or constitutional dis
ease. and in order to cure Il you must
take internal remedies. Hairs Catarrh
Cure is taken internally, and acts direct
~ on the blood and mucous surfaces.
Hairs Catarrti Cure Is not q duack
medicine. II was prescribed by one Of
the best physicians In this country for
years and Is a q regular prescription.
It is composed Of the best tonics known
combined with the best blood purfhers
acting directly on the mucous surfaces
The perfect combination OF the two in-
gradients is what produces such won
derful results in curing Catarrh. Send
for testimonials free.
Sold bv DrueEists. prica 7sc'
Take Halls Family Pills for constlpa-
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-07-11
SWEET MELODY FLOUR.

Heat prostrates the nerves, In the
summer one needs a tonic to offset
the customary hot weather. Nerve
and strength depression. You will
feel better within IS hours after be-
ginning to take such a remedy as DR.,
Shops Restorative. It's prompt act
lon in restoring the weakened nerves
Is surprising. OF course. you won't
get entirely strong in few days. hui
each day you can actually feel the
Improvement That tired. lifeless
spiritloss, feeling win quickly depart
when usng the Restorative. DR.
Shops Restorative Will sharpen q
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-07-11
RETURN FROM CONVENTION

Several of the Fairmont delegates
to the state convention at Charleston
came in by the way of Weston this
afternoon and spent a few hours here
home.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-07-11

"E. c. Dewitt & Co, Chicago, III.
Gentlemen. In 1897 1 had a dis
ease of the stomach and bowels. IN
the spring of 1902 I bought a bottle
OF Kodol and the benefit received all
the gold in Georgia could not buy.
May you live long and prosper. Yours
truly. c. N. Cornell. RodIng. Ga,
August 81. 1906" Sold by all drug
gists.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-07-11

Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup
acts gently upon the bowels and
thereby drives the cold out of the
system. Sold by all druggists.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-07-11

Kodol win without doubt help any
one who has stomach disorders or
stomach trouble. Take Kodol today
and continue It for the short time
that 1t is necessary to give you COM
plete relief. Kodol is sold by all
druggists.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1908-01-23

A Memphis delicatessen store hits
upon the following novel method of
advertising its Limberger cheese, fash
ionably known as 'Rochefort, " claim
ing that the express clerk would never
have known whether Fritz's supposed
ly mamma-in-law, was aboaEd or not,
as they have the real article with a
delicate Odor.
Fritz Van Dorm, a German by
birth came to America when a young
man and settled in small hamlet in
Mississippi. Fitz cultivated a small
farm and put money aside year after
year He came up to Memphis on an
excursion and among other things,
bought fifty pounds of Limburger
cheese. He had the goods boxed and
sent to the express office and the cheese
was SO odorous the express officials re-
fused to accept the shipment.
Fritz was in despair. He had paid
for the cheese; he loved it, he was
raised on it at home. What should he
do to get his beloved Limburger to his
homer At last he has a wonderful
idea.
He purchased a cheap pine coffin,
| packed his cheese in it, and had ii
| conveyed to the express Office.
The receiving clerk took sniff when
the coffin came in the door and asked
Frizt who was dead.
MY mother-in-law, replied Fritz.
well, - answered the clerk, shifting
again, you can bet she is dead al
right; she is not in trance.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1908-01-23
Obituary, Mrs. Mary Duke.

Mrs. Mary Duke (nee Holloway was
born near peterborough, Tenn, July
II, 1924 She was a daughter of W.
Fl, and Mary Holloway. Sister Duke
died Sert A. 1907 She was married
to Edwin Duke, Oct 20, 1910. To this
union was born seven children five of
them still survive her and sadly mourn
their great loss in this their devoted
mother. Her parents moved to Sequa-
chez Valley when she was a child,
where they made their home.
Sister Duke joined the Methodist
Church, South, when she was sixteen
years of age. She lived faithful to the
doctrine of that church until death
called her to rest and realize the bliss
of christian.
She was an invalid for number of
years before her death. She was very
patient. 1t was wonderful to talk with
her. She always expressed her faith in
the Lord, and the hope of rest in the
future state and it was th at faith that
helped her to bear with such fortitude
the pain and suffering for all these
years The writer was with her many
times during her last illness. prayed
with her and as we talked of that land
of rest, she would say:."I am ready
only waiting His will, not mine" On
the evening before she died, after be-
ing in stupor for several hours, she
| awOke with apparent new life. Her
son, Charlie, had come to see her, and
she was SO happy, she had said she had
been on long journey. Charlie said,
''Where have you been mother" II
| have been over Jordan, | saw all of
my loved ones and | saw You all com
ing too, all the children are there.
Could there have been spoken more
consoling words by dying mother
Oh may the children take courage.
Remember that mother is indeed over
Jordan, looking for you.
The funeral was conducted at the
Methodist chuch by the writer after
which her body was laid to rest in the
league cemetery, in the presence of g
large and sympathetic audience. Resi-
on, sister and mother, we know your
rest is sweet after long and usefu
life. We feel the loss of noble wo
man, a good neighbor, and a kind, no
BILE hearted mother. We join in the
sorrow with the children in this Their
great loss, especially Miss Matte
whose sole companion was her mothel
and who was so faithful to attend t.
her every want. Let us. be faithful
We will meet mother again.
Now our mother is up in heaven,
Tell oh, tell me if you know,
VIII we know and greet her
On that happy, blissful shore?
She's only gone over Jordan,
To that fair and happy land,
There to meet and greet her loved ones
She only gone over home,
There to wait for her children,
Coming--One by one
S. S. KREGER, Pastor,
M. E. Church, South, Whitwell, Tenn
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1908-01-23
Sayre, Ala.

Sbett0l 10 fhS Ne70S.
This morning / am sitting by the
fire as a cold wave is passing over us
Work is all shut down and the wealth
er is so cold that Old Sam nose is
dripping.
The Sayre people are dancing great
deal lately. | mean those that think
little of themselves | wonder what
will become of people who think so
little of themselves as to take part in
such diversions. 1t is strange that pa
rents will allow their daughters to go
to such places.
The days are mostly spent by the
men in pitching dollars and playing
kitty. 1t seems that play is all the
go and they try to not think of the
hard times, and | don't know whether
they even stop to pray or not.
We are still idle here and | don't
know how long it will be before my
friends can look for me at their homes
If come don't cook greens nor peas,
for am tired of them.
We have been listening to what the
company says so long that if they were
to tell the truth the boys would not be-
lieve them. | have often wished that
| was at home on the farm where all
things seem to go on so smoothly. !
wonder where | could find a home in
| the sticks
Tomorrow is the Sabbath and | don
| know what we will have for dinner.
| Turnips, | guess, and corn bread, OF
peas and soup. We have one gallon Of
syrup and three packages of Arbuckle
and some meal. 1t seems to me that
old conditions have passed away here
and all things are new.
The Layne folks are in reasonably
good health except myself, and | have
a pain in my side.
l heard that Brady Jones has gone
to join Uncle Sam. He and someone
else that was as green as he. Any
boy that would do that needs some
more of what l need so badly, as my
mind is so upset that l can't hardly
tell big wood from brush. Bonny Boy
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1908-01-23
Obituary, Jefferson Wells.

The death angel visited the home Of
Henry Wells and took from him his
loving father, Mr.. Jefferson Wells, on
Saturday morning, Jan. i2th, 1908, at
O'Clock He was born May 4, 1922,
and at the time of his death was So
years, months and : days old. He
professed faith in Christ about eight
years ago, and Joined the Northern
Methodist church and lived christian
life on up to the time of his death,
and God called him to come and fol-
low Him and that his earthly work
was done. Weep not, loved ones. he is
not dead, but is asleep in Jesus, bless
ed Jesus, where sickness, sorrow and
pain can never enter. The Lord Civ
eth and the Lord taketh away; blessed
be the name of the Lord. . Our loss
is his gain in brighter world above.
He was married to Miss Nancy
Grimes in 1874. To them was born
eight children, three girls and five
boys, Jane, Henry, Bill, Jake, Betty,
Tom, Burris and Orpha. He sleeps
beside his wife and four children,
Jane, Tom, Betty and Jake. His wife
departed this life June 20, 1884. The
funeral services were held at the Lasa-
ter graveyard Sunday at 3 O'Clock by
Rev. Dugan, in the presence of large
number of friends and relations.
Precious promise God hath given
To the weary passer by,
On the way from earth to heaven,
will guide thee with mine eye.
will guide, l will guide thee,
will guide thee with mine eye.
On the way from earth to heaven
will guide thee with mine eye.
When temptations almost win thee,
And thy trusted watchers fly,
Let this promise ring within thee
will guide thee with mine eye.
When thy secret hopes have persisted
In the grave of years gone by,
Let this promise still be cherished,
will guide thee with mine eye.
When the shades of life are falling
And the hour has come to die,
Hear thy trusty pilot calling,
l will guide thee with mine eye.
A Loving Friend.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1908-01-23
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