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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-23
ALMA.

Thomas S. Woodcock Of New York city.
is visiting Capt. Andrew Tafbox.
Mr.. and Ms. Fred Bailey of WiscaSset
were at Mrs. Fannie Hilton's Sunday.
O. L. Vail and Gussie Russell were mar
ried Saturday evening. S pit. -. at the
Baptist parsonage in Alma by Rev. MI.
Conant.
A II. Cpnant Of Boston has been visit
ing his son, Rev. Mr. Conant
Mrs. Harriet Glidden of Coopers NILS
is visiting hel sister. Mrs. A. Q. Plunmer
Mi. and Mrs. +. l.. True of Portland is
STAY ing at a. q. X. Psas.e's.
Mrs. F. L. Weeks attended a meeting of
the King: Daughters at Mrs. Leslie Lew
is in Joce Wennt sday.
Mrs A. il. Elskine and Mrs. Abbie Ay-
er went to Damariscotta Thursday.
Miss Ethel Fl. Porter of New York Wis
tied Mrs Woodbury. Parsons last week
Albert Mclean of Norton Mills. VT.
has been passing a week in town.
Mrs. Julia Oliver OF N"bleboro is at
Woodbury. Parsons caring for MISS
Campbell.
MI. ard Mrs. Woodbury. A. Potter of
Path returned home Monday after visit
of two weeks al Parsons Bend.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-23
Cost of ROYAL Visits.

In view of Mr.. Lloyd Georges pro-
posal to open fund for the entertain
ment of the nations guest it is inter-
esting to note that London in celebrat-
ing the return of the Prince of Wales
from India in 1876 spent in entertain
ment E29,642, while the city in 1867
expended G21.641 in receiving the Sui
tan of Turkey. The Car of Russia S
entertainment in 1874 cost 6 SIS.
and Queen Victoria's visit to st. Paurs
Cathedral in 1872, to give thanks for
the recovery of the Prince of Wales,
resulted in an expenditure by the cor
poration OF G106O9 Beside these
figures the G6.4O0 for the entertain
ment of the German emperor in 1891
and the average of CISCO spent on
the great civic entertainments to
royalties visiting the city during the
last few years seem insignificant
amounts-Tit- Bits.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-23
NORTH PALERMO,

Mr.. and Mrs W. A Nelson went to
Bethel Tuesday to attend the wedding Of
their son. John Nelson whose marriag
to Miss Eva M. Cook occurred IN that
place Sept. 16 They returned Thursday
accompanied by the rewly welded couple
who will pass month here visiting
friends and relatives before returning to
their Pew home in Bethel
Mis- Eliza Nelson, who has been visit
ing her children in Vermont and MaSsa :
chu,etts returned Thursday to her home.
The miny friend; with be Sla1 to
know that Mrs. Frank Wood and da,lgh-
ter. Lncy. who have been very sick in
Oakland were able to returH home Sept.
10 Mrs. George I'reble came with them
and will visit here for a time.
Mr.. and Mrs. Willard Chadwick of Wor-
cester. N" visiting Mrs. Hattie Chadwick
Ethel Fish OF China has been the guest
OF her friend. Louise Carr. the past week.
Miss Carr returned to China with her.
A party of young people were ent. rtain-
evening. Refreshments we've served and
all passed an ENJOYABLE evening. The ED
est son. Eall who has been passing his
vacation at home returned to Dartmouth
college the next day S pt. 49,
Mrs Sarah Young went to Augusta
Saturday for few days.
Nj. and Mrs. c. w. Husscy of Water
ville passed the Sabbath at George and
Charles Osgood's.
K"v Mr. Johnson held services at the
Methodist House. Sept. 20.
Nus. Emma Peva and little son of Mnnt-
willie. visited her parents Mr.. and Mrs,
w. w. Dyer, last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. +. f. Gardiner of Howard.
r. L.. came from Liberty Sunday and
passed the day at Mrs. Elthea Perkins.
Charles Plack from Rhode Islard and
Rlla Black from Albion passed Sun
day at the home Of their parents.
Ira Black and Mrs. James Black at
tended the funeral of Mrs Mclaughlin at
Weeks Mills Sunday.
Mrs. Clara Baglcr of Liberty visited al
William and George Soules on" day this
week.
Miss Mabel McQuellan of Fairfield is
the guest of her mother, Mrs. Charles
Dunn.
Mrs john Elack is visiting her hus-
band and friends in Massachusetts
M. and Mrs. Prime of Maiden Mass.
visited at Mr. and Mrs. Horace Black, 5
the past few DAYS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-23
A Fountain of SOAP Bubbles.

One of the most novel and fascinat-
ing sights among all the Vaccinations
of the Franco British exhibition is the
soap bubble fountain in the British
hail of textile and chemical industries.
The fountain consists of a double ba-
sin surmcunted by a graceful figure;
concealed under tho basc is an electric
motor, air blast, and pump; the first
drives the last two. which force soapy
water through a pipe connected with 81
different outlets, each one of which
crlits thousands and thousands Of bub-
bles. which in ever-changing hues fall
like a Kaleidoscope cascade round the
base.
In the daytime it is marvellous
sight. but at night. when innumerable
electric lights beneath the bubbles are
turned on, it is the most dazzling scene
possible. and, borrowing all expression
from the Arabian Nights one might
aptly speak of it as the fountain of a
thousand jewels" so sparkling, 50 radi-
ant, is the effect.-The Gentleman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-23
the MAINE ShNA1OR|UM

For the treatment and cure of persons
With pulmonary tuberculosis. was e re- the
Mains State sanatorum shoiv nhlan
thropic. This sanatorium is a model OF
its kind. For curative effect t ana net t"r
Its present capacity is fifty-hye pa
tients. The completed plant would pro
vide for one hundred. The cost OF COM
pIeting it would be comparatively small:
Money is wanted for this. and TOR aad'i ~
needy patients. An endowment FUND OF
s5oO.SOo is greatly needed. For further in
formation write to the secretary, Angus
ia. Maine. ,
The officers and directors are: . Plesi-
dent. Gen. Sclden Connor; Vice-Presldent'
Hiram W. Kicker; Treasurer. Treby john a
son; Secretary. A. 6: Young, N. p: Med
ical Director. Estes Nichols. NJ. D.; Trns-
tees: Hon. John F. Hill. Hon. Waldo
Pettengill. S. H. Weeks, NJ. D.. Hon. =: T.
Whitehouse. Ri. Rev. Robert Goldman
Hon: Vim. D. Pennell. F. c. Thayer, n
y. G. II. Payson. Hon. Cyrus W.. DAVE
Hugh J. Chisholm, f. D. Chamberlain
Frank c. Payson, Estes Nichols. M. D..
sept10dsmos
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-23
RICHMOND.

Miss Meme d. Clark of San Francis
co. Calf. was calling on friends III this
village Sunday.
S. Rowe, who has occupied his sum-
mer home here for the past few months
has moved his family back to Portland.
He will remain until cold weather.
locking after his work at the break
water.
Many wells are failing in the village
which have never failed before The
street sprinkler would surely be in
order.
Frank Blake has secured good po-
sitlun with the American Ice Co. and
is now working at Iceboro.
the schocners are loading at the
Bradstrect mill This work will be
rushed for the rest Of the season as
much lumber has been piled for ship
rnent
Noble Maxwell has gone to Boston
on a few days business trip.
Mrs. Frank Gould of Portland is Wis
iting her mother. Mrs. Victoria Call,
for a short time.
Mrs. Chas. Jack is i'll at her home
on Pleasant street
MIS-. L florence MdA"eh anu wi D Se' :
rah Marco took dinner at New Mead
ows Inn Sunday.
Painters are at work on the Capt.
Alexander house on Pleasant street.
A. NJ Hayes of AroOstoOk county has
recently rented the A. E. Small house
on Pleasant street and expects to move
his family here next week.
Mrs. w. j.. Seekins and son, Clifford.
went to Gardiner Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-23
CROSS HILL.

G.. D. Randall is building an addition
to his ell
Mr.. and Mrs. Llewellyn Hill are the
puests of Mr.. and Mrs. G.. B. Randall.
VIM. Pancoast is having the bushes
ont on the lower end of his farm. be-
sides he has done a large amount OF
blowing.
willis Davis commenced digging his
potatoes last week.
CHARLES Gardiner and Will Davis
,,,ero employed at Riverside last week.
Mrs bertha Randall and two chill
dren returned to her home IN Grahite
Hill last week.
Sam Davis is cutting oak for the new
bridge.
Farmers along the road have begun
harvesting thir crops.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-23
CENTER MONTVILLE.

Perley Berry lost one COW Friday by
getting it's leg broken between two
rocks in the pasture, and three more
Saturday morning by part OF the
tie up floor giving away into the barn
cellar. Five cows went down. but Mr..
Berry got there in time to save two
by cutting the stanchions
Allen Goodwin has just added to his
collection Of historical data. copy OF
the first census of the United States
pertaining to what is now the State of
Maine. This census was taken In 1870
and gives the names of all heads of
families.
Mrs. Gift Rogers Richards, of Chevy
Chase. Maryland, who has been the
guest of her parents. Mr.. and Mrs
James O Bartlett. started for home
Monday with her children and maid
Mrs. J. o. Bartlett has returned from
visit in Massachusetts,
George A. Gowen of Watervillc is
visiting relatives and friends here.
Mrs. Thomas S. Erskine entertained
the Larkin Soap Club last Saturday
John McAlice, of Boston was at M
c. Gordon's Thursday
Deputy Sheriff f. 3. Bean is III
Belfast attending court.
Mrs. Eugene Rowe. of Palermo, re-
Gently visited Mrs. Allen Goodwin.
Mrs Henry Wyman. who underwent
Il severe surgical operation last Satur-
Gay, at DIR. Kings private hospital. in
Portland is reported as doing we'll
Mrs. Clara B. Palmer and Mrs kitty
+. Hannum were at j. Nj. Palmer'S Sun
day and Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-23
An American Hero.

'C.pe .,,o,niptr il, J,n1,,,,. WHOM tho ico
i, tho um1son pi, r,, ,,n,sI,l1,,
he,,,y .',,r II 1In,,i,inso, cn,ith j., ~:
er,hnLy,. -, 1J,hot,on fnr,,,.ho,t ri.w.I,
cr,,,,hod nv u..,,, tbr,urh tho tna,ins3,
fnar mil tbn tbic,nosS of tbn na,i
,hni;ed hor r,d,1lau in ~ mid. rivor II ~aS
an ..,,,iv ,nn,nin~ t,in ,na thr dec;ts ware
crowded Win lnho,inr mer Ind RI" d,iva-
wavc ,bol,nd with tcars. no women ana
a sniid ,ass IN to- the syin@;nr doors
Iyi;Io vbn ~ c.thcrinr stronuth IA.
f,utb her nffort ~, ore,n tur sheereL f.,
;ntn bc. sid ",ttin, bcr hal,, ira
matorlIino ~ . t,.e,t v-shaneI rasb "a
,,,n,cant ,,,nro and tho diSah,rd hoat
c,rrened from tha sbcrk and fciI over
on bcr bonn, helnIo.s Int, tbe ~ sb,nei
o.sh Tho water, nn,red - tor,rnt n Sem
ed hut a Question or mir,ltns hefore she
wo,,1d lnnrn hnad lone heIaw tbo ;ce
.IVitbin twn bnn'l,ed yards or both
boa.s and free of the hca,iest ice steam
ed Tho ureckipot,,.r RnE,,cc of tho or
shove WrecI,inr Comnonv ana on her
IenI, forward stood C,antain Scott When
the ocean t,r rovnrs, Il her engines after
the coilision and hacked clear of the
shattered wheel-ho,Isa of tho fe,,v-boat
h. sn,ar.r forward stooned down ran his
eve nlnnr the watcr-Jine noted in a lash
eye;v shattered nIanll climbed into the
njIo+b rf his own bo,t and before
tbo stonisb, Il ,,iint cn,,,d cntcb his brcath
nusI,ed the nrsc III the Reliancc along
tl,n r,u nf The forrvhoat and dronnod
man thc 1ottr,'s dac, like a cat
with q threat to throw oyerboard any
NAV ybo stirred H., ,ltonred into tho on
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-23
BRANCH MILLS.

Mr. and Mrs. Chickerng and little
daughter, Grace, of Massachusetts are
passing the month with their aunt. Mrs.
W. a. Crane.
Mr.. anl Mrs. J. p. Goddard of Water
willie are guests OF their daughter, MIS-.
Dean Estes.
Eva Worthing was i'll several days last
week. but is now recovering.
Rev J. X. Hall is attending cofven-
ton at Eeadfieid
Nh an, Mrs. Dean Estes recently Wis
tied friends in Belfast.
Harold kitchin went to Augusta last
week where he will attend Business col
lcgc.
j. r. - Dinsmorc has been appointed
station agent here, and entered upon mis-
duties, Sept. 10.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-23
WHlTEFlELD.

Cyrus Carleton is ILL.,
The summer boarderS in town have
nearly all returned to their city
homes.
Mr.. and Mrs. f. c. Jewett went to
Alma Sunday to visit their son. r. L.
JeWett
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-23

year. rs; aggregate amount of salaries
ana wages paid, SIG, 1890.
Inc directors of the company are Ed
ward E. Blodgett of Boston, Mass.
EDWARD j. Lawrence and Albert B
rage OF Fairfield. Edward F. Danforth
OF Skowhegan and Cyrus w. Davis and
CHARLES F. johnson of waterville.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-23

;. lie Following corporation has filed
us cerilncate of organization at the of :
nee OF the secretary of State:
Inc Fish River Supply Co, organize
at Houlton for the purpose of conduct
ing general mercantile and supply
business, with $4,000 capital stock, of
winch nothing is paid in. Officers:
president and treasurer, Albert A.
Burlelgh of Houlton. Certificate filed
Sept. %, 1908.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-23
COOPER'S MILLS.

Mr.. and Mrs Georgo HAYES of Augusta
visited their niece. Mrs. c. ii. Ashford,
last week
There was a brisk fire SATURDAY. after
noon near Potter & Bumpus' mill.
Mr. and Mrs. John Weatherhead of
Providence. r. T.. returned to their nome
Friday after visiting at NJ. f. HewittS.
M F. Hewitt has sold his place with
stock to Mr. Brown. MI. Hewitt will
move to Augusta
Miss T.ottie Colby went to North White
field " 'edneSday on business
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1908-08-27
Boston Excursion.

The fall excursion to Boston as st.
ranged by the Don c. Stiles Co. of IT,.
Johnsbury seems to be making . hin
Aside from the attractions reviewed r
last weeks paper, Wonderland park man.
agement announces their Grand Fall car-
nival the week of August 81, admission
to which Is included in tickets at Sass
from White River Junction. Aside from
first class tickets from White River juno
tion to Boston and return, free provisions
are made for Sightseeing trips in special
chartered trolley cars, admission to two
theatres, Paragon park, Lexington park,
trolley guide and map of Boston. ETC.,
etc. Ice cold water and lap boards for
playing games will be provided in special
cars going to Boston, The train leaves
White River Junction about noon Sep
TENDER I, waiting for trains on B. q NJ.
and c. v. r. r.
The membership of party is absolutely
limited, guaranteeing all good seats.
Fuller particulars upon application or
better still send t4.sS for each ticket re-
quired and II for any reason you are una
BILE to go, full amount will be refunded.
Specially fine programs at theatres, bali
games, beaches and resorts, parks, ETC.,
etc.
Don't you think the first week in Sep
TENDER is better than October for an out
ing? Why not try il oncef For tickets
or fuller particulars address, The Don c.
Stiles Co., St. Johnsbury, VT. ne
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1908-08-27
SOUTH RANDOLPH

8. e. Converse went to Boston Monday.
Emerson Morrill, went to Lowell Tues
day.
School begins Monday, Aug. 81, Miss
Olive Hanks, teacher.
Philip w. Riford il at Willow farm on
q vacation from Mt Hermon school.
e. j. Prince and wife went to Pittsneld
Saturday with friends, returning Sunday.
Road Commissioner Bryant has been
putting in q much-needed piece OF perma-
nent road near Mr.. McPhetre's.
Mrs. Ben. Peake OF Somerviile, Mass,
is visiting at c. ID. Peake's and calling
on other friends in this vicinity.
Mr.. and Mrs. Earl p. Riford, with
their children, started Monday on trip
to East ,Corinth and Bradford to visit
Mrs. Riford's parents and other frisnds.
Judge Duane Carnes of Sycamore, ILL.,,
visited at Albert Paine's Sunday. Mr..
Carnes traces branch of his ancestry
back to the Paine family, who came from
Woodstock, Conn.
DR.. w. L. Paine of Palmer, Mass, Is
spending Q few days with his cousins, A.
r. and l. l. Paine, and enjoying the
scenes of his childhood. DIR. Paine en-
joyed . delightful trip last week with his
old friend, Judge Carnes, going over the
Rochester mountains and through the
valleys of Hancock, Stockbridge, Bethel
and renewing old acquaintances-
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1908-08-27

eotroy.
Came into my pasture July -. spring yearling.
brown in color, male calf Owner can have same
by proving property and paying charges
A. w. Aibin. Randolph.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1908-08-27
Notice Of Settlement.
ESTATE OF DARIUS HATCH.

State of Vermont, District of Randolph, SIS.
The Honorable Probate Court for the District
Aforesaid:
To all persons interested In the estate of
Darius Hatch late of Brookield, in said Dis
trict, deceased, Greeting:
Whereas, said Court has assigned the 18th day
of September next for examining and allowing
the account of John w. Untiedt. executor of the
estate OF SAID deceased, and for a decree
of the residue of said estate to the
lawful claimants of the same, and ordered that
public notice thereof be given to all persons
interested in said estate by publishing this order
three weeks successfully previous to the day
assigned, in the Herald and News newspaper
published at Randolph in said District.
Therefore, you are hereby notified to appear at
the Randolph Inn in Randolph, in said District
on the day assigned, then and there to contest
the allowance of said account If you see cause,
and to establish your right as heirs, Iegatees and
lawful claimants to said residue.
Given under my hand, this 18th day Of August,
GEORGE L. STOW, Judge
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1908-08-27
A. E. BASS, sSzHsHs :
Notice of Settlement.
ESTATE OF ANTONIO PETRoLIo.

State of Vermont, District of Randolph, IS.
The Honorable Probate Court for the District
aforesaid:
To all persons interested in the estate of
Antonio Petrolio, late of Randolph, in said Dis
trct, deceased, Greeting:
Whereas, said Court has assigned the 18th day
of September next for examining and allowing
of the estate of said deceased, and for
a decree of the residue of said estate
ordered that public notice thereof be given
to all persons Interested In said estate by
publishing this order three weeks successive
~ previous to the day assigned. in the Herald
and News, a news paper published at Randolph, in
said District.
Therefore. you are hereby notified to appear at
the Randolph Inn, in Randolph in said District
on the day assigned. then and there to contest
heallowance of said account If you cause, and
to establish your right as heirs, legatees and law
full claimants to said residue
Given under my hand. this 25th day of August
1905. 1922
GEORGE L. STOW Judge.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1908-08-27
Farm For Sale.

known as the Irwin Lamson farm, one
mile from the business part of Randolph,
consisting of $50 acres of land, 40 acres of
tillage land, plenty of wood and lumber,
with pasturing, never-failing running
water at house and barn; large two-story
brick house of twelve rooms, in good re-
pair, slated roof; new barn 80 feet long,
clapboarded and painted, tie twenty
cows, good horse stable, carriage house,
silo, all under one roof, with good cell
lar to same. For information, address,
F. II. Packard, Randolph, vt. tt
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1908-08-27
Warning, 1908.

The annual meeting of the South View
Cemetery association is hereby warned to
be held at my Office in Randolph the 7th
day of September, 1908, at 10 O'Clock in
the forenoon, for the purpose of electing
officers and adopting bylaws.
John w. Rowell, Clerk.
Randolph, Aug. 20, 1908.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1908-08-27

Foley's Kidney Remedy will cure any
case of kidney or bladder trouble that is
not beyond the reach of medicine. No
medicine can do more.
H. A. Leonard, Randolph, G. E. Black,
South Royalton, d. o. Goodno, Roches-
ter, F. H. Totman, North Tunbridge,
Victor A. Grant, Bethel.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1908-08-27
Notice.

The board of civil authority of Ran
dolph will meet at the town clerks Office
Saturday, Aug. 80, 1908, at p. M, to
revise the checklist of said town. Those
who have not taken the Freeman's oath
are requested to be present.
Board of Civil Authority.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1908-08-27
A Cheap Trip to the sea.hore.

The Central Vermont railway is selling
round-trip tickets to New London and
Ocean Beach at the very low fare of So.
Tickets good going on regular trains
Aug. % and 20, good returning until
Sept. s, 1908. See flyers and enquire of
nearest ticket agent for further particu-
lars. 2w ae
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1908-08-27
EAST GRANVILLE

Mrs. vinton and son, Francis, returned
from Greensboro Monday.
E. j. Handy was called to Claremont,
N. H., Sunday by the death of his
nephew, Edward Siattery.
Mrs. Edwin Forbush returned to her
home in birmingham, Mass, Wednesday
after short visit at E. J. Handly's.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1908-08-27
IS Negroes Lynehea in 90 Days.

Booker T. Washington sounds q note
of alarm with respect &c negro lynching.
He says that within 60 days rs negroes
have been lynched in this country, only
four of whom were even charged with as
sauit upon women.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-12-19
SERIOUS ACCIDENT.
Narrowly Averted-Prof. cIendenen
and Family Almost Run Down
BY Racing Autos.

A serious accident was narrowly
ayerted about IL o'clock last night
in the vicinity of Fourteenth street
and Washington avenue. Prof. Glen
denen and family had attended an
entertainment at the Armory and
were waiting to take a street car for
home. Stepping toward the track as
a car came along, two automobiles
came dashing down the avenue at
high speed and were almost upon the
people before being noticed as the
street car prevented the noise made
by the autos from being heard. The
Prof and family sprang out of the
way of one of the motors and I'm
doing so came very near being
caught by the other and when they
reached home finally Mrs. Clendenen
and the children were Frustrated
with nervous shock. The Prof. SAYS
he machines were being run by Leo
Mcdaniel and A. Kratky and that
hey were racing down the avenue far
beyond the legal limit
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-12-19
Chas. Speikert of Mound City
FouIIy Murdered in Broad
Daylight
Terrible Struggle For Life in Which Head is Al
most Severed From His Body--Murder-
er Unknown-Robbery Was Motive

The people of Pulaski county. par
ticularly those OF Mounds and Mound
City. are aroused almost to a fear of
excitement over what is probably the
boldest and most horrible murder
ever committed In the county; and
the circumstance that adds deep dis
appointment to the Indignation Is that
the perpetrator of the crime is not
known and seems to have escaped.
The victim was Chas NJ. Speikert,
a citizen of Mound City: and his body
was found yesterday afternoon lying
in the Illinois Central railroad yards
between tracks 2 and 10 and not far
from the station. It was In an awful
state. There were nine knife wounds.
several in the back, three IN the
breast. one across the wrist. stab
OF two in the face. and a terrible cash
across the throat which left the head
hanging TO the trunk by only a few
shreds Of flesh.
There were evidences Of a dcsper
ate battle for life. The ground was
torn up in spots for some distance
around. and there was unmistakahie
blood stains. The dead man hal
fought his murderer probably for
some minutes as only man can who
'eels that il Is TO be a fight for life.
lut he was uuarmed and not able to
prevail against the murderous knife.
The body was found by two rail
cad men. Pat Lslly and Charles Ken
sedy. who az once gave the alarm
In inquest was held under the di- |
ection OF Assistant Coroner Bert |
Davis. and the verdict declares that
he man same to bis death from