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Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-09

FORTY PERSONS co DOWN TO A
wATERY GRAVE OFF THE
COAST OF MoRRoUCo.

London, Jan. 9.--INorty persons,
among them several Europeans, have
been drowned by the sinking OF two
passenger boats of Eel Araish, Mo-
rocco, in a storm which has been
raging for the past two days along
the western coast All along tho
Spanish, French and English coasts
heavy damage was done. Fishing
vessels are known to have foundered
or been beaten to pieces and the list
OF drownlngs may be long one. =.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-09
MONUMENT TO
TEXAS HERO

New York. Jan "a meeting
was held today TO consider further
plans for the Augustus ST. Gaudcns
commemorative exercises, which will
be held I'm Mendelssohn hall Febru.
ary IS. The National Arts Club is
In charge OF the memorial movement
assisted by the National Academy Of
D.sign, the Fine Arts Federation,
the National Sculpture Society. The
Municipal Art Society and the Amer
ican Water Color Society. A COM
memorative exhibition OF ST. Gau-
dens' works viii be given in the
Metropolitan museum Of art. Mayor
Mcclellan will be one OF the speak
ers al the commemorative exercises.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-09
SIX JURORS
ARE IN BOX
SPECIAL VENIRE OF THREE
HUNDRED TALESMEN EN-
HAUsTED YESTERDAY.
The DDefcnse Has Exercised Eleven
OF Thirty Challenges, While the
Prosecution Has Only Made Eight
Two Hundred More Men Sum-
moned.
nlOned.

New York, Jan. 9.-The work OF
securing a Jury TO try Harry X.
Thaw a second time for killing Stan
ford White was half complete when
court adjourned shortly before six
o'clock last night. The original venire
OF three hundred special service
jurors had been exhausted at that
hour an dthe customary night set
ting was not held. Two hundred ad-
ditional talesmen have been ordered
to report today.
The oath OF service was admins
tered yesterday TO three men. MAX
ing six in all who have been finally
accepted. Three provisional jurors
were also in the box at the close
of the days session. Another series
OF these arbitrary removals reduced
the panel when all twelve seats had
been filled at four o'clock, and six
chairs were left vacant when Il was
finished. The defense has now ex-
ercised eleven OF its thirty challenges
and the prosecution eight.
JURORS SELECTED so FAR.
The sworn jurors, in their respec-
tive positions, are Charles f. Grem-
mels, ship broker. foreman; Arthur
K. Naething, baker; George NJ. Cary,
dry goods; George f. Rupprecht
statesmen; John II. Holbert, mineral
waters, and David e. Throwsmith.
manager. The provisional Jurors are
WiElam McAie, salesman: George M
Mettze, drugs, and James s. David
son, clerk.
The plan Of maintaining both per-
manent and temporary jurors in the
trial panel until twelve men have
finally been selected for service is
unique in the New York courts and
imposed a double duty upon the
guards. who are directed nightly to
keep the sworn jurors and the pro-
visional ones separate.
In the selection OF the jury Martin
w. Littleton, Thaw's senior counsel
is so conducting his examination of
talesmen as to impress upon them
that should the defense introduce
evidence tending to show that Thaw
was insane at the time OF the Madi-
son Square Garden tragedy, the bur
den OF proof will fall on the shoul-
ders OF the District Attorney and he
must prove beyond all reasonable
doubt, that the defendant was legal
| ly sane.
Thaw's attorneys yesterday fur
nished the first big surprise OF this
trial by admitting that several OF
the expert witnesses who were re-
tanned by the District Attorney for
the first trial, and who declared that
when Mr. Jerome made application
| for a lunacy commission, that in
their opinion Thaw was so insane
as not TO know the nature Of the
proceedings against him and was en-.
tirely incapable OF intelligently ad-
vising with his counsel, are now un-
der subpoena by the defense.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-09

ing to the plan, should withdraw
all opposition to the reelection OF
Foraker to the senate. This would
be a magnanimous thing to do and
undoubtedly go a long way toward
healing the bitterness among Ohio
Republicans.
Whether the accomplishment of
such plan is possible remains to
be seen. All efforts at reconcilia-
tion so far have failed. but IL Taft
could be convinced that even IL NOM
mated his election would be serious
ly endangered by the Ohio strife
he might be willing to listen.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-09
SEVERE STORM IN
ENGLISH CHANNEL
MUCH LOSS TO LIFE AND SHIP
PING ANTICIPATED.

Paris. Jan. 9.-News OF heavy
losses to the channel shipping with
probably many drownings and per-
haps damage to land is feared will
be shown with the establishment
Of the telegraphic communication,
which is still practically prostrated
between here and the coast. The
storm was the severest for years and
IT is believed that many nayigators
have failed to reach port in safety.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-09
ORGANIZE ALL
BUILDING TRADES

New York, Jan. 9-Onc million
workmen will be included in the
membership Of he new organization
embracing all the building trades
unions in tho country, which was
formally launched at q meeting hold
today The new body IS the result
OF n proposal made at the last am
nuol meeting of the American FeI-
tcration of Labor in Norfolk. A
charter will be asked for at the next
meeting Of the executive council of
the American Federation. to be- held
here on January 20.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-09
GOVERNOR GLENN
CALLS EXTRA SESSION
OF THE LEGISLATURE

Raleigh, y. c., Jan. 9.-Governor
Glenn last night after a session of
the council OF state issued his pro-
clamation for a special session of
the general assembly of North Car
olina to begin on Tuesday, Jan. 21.
The proclamation states that the
specific purpose of the extra session
is to change, modify, straighten or
repeal the railroad passenger rate OF
IA cents a mile passed at the last
session Of the legislature.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-09
DEATH OF 0CTOGENARIAN
BENJAMIN Il. GILIlS SUCCUMBS
TO THE GRIM REAPER.

This morning at 9:15 at the home
Of his daughter. Mrs. King, on the
North Side. Benjamin +. Gills passed
to the Great Beyond. He was 81
years OF age, and had been resi-
dent Of Mercer county for nearly
thirty years. coming here from Bland
county, va. Mr.. Gills was an indus
trious, quiet, unassuming citizen. He
Is survived by numerous descend
ants.
His remains will be conveyed TO
Ada tomorrow morning for burial.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-09
COMMISSION
MEN ON TOUR

Charleston S c.. Jan 9. Extcu-
sive preparations arc being made by
local commission men for the entor-
iainmont of The members of the Na-
ional League OF Commission Mcv-
chants. who arc expected TO arrive
here tomorrow from Savannah.
where the rational convention ls
now I'm progress.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-09
COTTON REPORT.

Washington, Jan. 9.-The census
bureau today announced 9,955,427
bales cotton from growth Of 1907
have been ginned to January T. The
number Of active ginneries reporting
was 27,276. Last year the number
Of bales was 11741O39.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-09
NOTICE TO TAXPAYFRS

NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS.
II you wish TO save the expense "
levy call and pay your taxes at
bee. They are long past due and
'ust be paid. Very truly yours,
w. n. HAWLEY, Deputy Sheriff.
1-6-12t
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-09

Mrs Harry r. Martin, OF Norton.
was in tho city yesterday and re-
turned home this morning.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-01-09

o. p Wheat of Huntington was a
Bluefeld visitor today.
The Press., 1908-04-22
SOMERs

DR.. A. L. Hurd is having lowered
into the ground the row of large
maple trees in front of his house on
Main street, which were left with
roots exposed when the road was
graded year or so ago.
Mrs. Mary Rogers Blivin, n, died
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. John
Hunt on Broad street Sunday morn.
ing of consumption, following an at
tack of pneumonia She leaves two
sons, DR.. H. I. Wheeler of Stamford
and DR.. A. f. Wheeler of Worcester,
dentists. She is also survived by four
brothers, A. P. Rogers of Springfield,
George Rogers of Danbury, and two
living in the west.
At the republican caucus held in
the town hall Thursday evening,
Senator Mayor 8. Keeney presiding,
the delegates elected to the state con-
vention we're: General George e.
Keeney, George F. Kibbe, Arthur E.
Brainard and Charles s. Fuller. The
town committee is composed of George
F. Kibbe, chairman, DR.. A. l.. Hurd,
Augustus Anderson, Frank v. Kibbe,
Aretus F. Kibbe, George Wood,
Arthur E. Brainard, William Bur-
dick, Myron W. Davis, George B.
Pease and Frank Moore.
John Richardson, "a, who removed
from Stafford to Somers only last fall,
blew off the top of his head with a
shotgun at the home of his mother on
Broad street at noon last week Friday.
He had been suffering with severe
headaches during the last week, and
dependency is believed to be the
cause for his act He told his mother
he was going upstairs for minute
and soon after the report was heard.
He had placed the muzzle in his
mouth and pushed the trigger with
his foot. Death must have been in.
Simultaneous, according to the opinion
of DR.. Hurd, who was Immediately
summoned. Mr.. Richardson was un-
married and made his home with his
mother Besides her he leaves three
brothers, Perlin of Waterbury, War
rem of Somers and Albert of Crystal
Lake; also three sisters, Mrs. William
Baker of Chicago, Mrs. Charles Gum
mings of Stafford Springs and Mrs.
Edward Wall of Hartford. The
funeral was held Sunday afternoon.
His three brothers and cousin, Wal
ton Aborn of New York, acted as
bearers. The burial was in the
family lot at Crystal Lake.
The Press., 1908-04-22

The death of Mrs. Lucretia Maria
(Coggeshall) vinton occurred at the
Vinton homestead at Eagleville Mon.
day night at IL 80 O'Clock following
general breaking down in health.
She was 80 years old. and had she
lived until May Z she would have
passed her SD birthday. The de-
ceased was the widow of Simeon O.
Vinton and leaves one son, County
Comm issioner Fred o. Vinton. She
was the next to the last of the Cogges-
hall family of Storrs. Mrs. Vinton
was for long time a member Of the
choir at both the Baptist churches at
Storrs and Spring Hill, and was a
member of the latter church. The
funeral will be held at the Spring
Hill church Thursday at / O'Clock,
following a prayer service at the
house at -, and burial will follow in
the cemetery at Storrs.
Mansfield Depot.
Miss Rose Dimock spent Friday
with Mrs. Albert Botham.
Mrs. Stella Badger and Mrs. Bonney
spent Wednesday in Hartford.
The Press., 1908-04-22
TOLLAND.

TOLLANDs
Miss Lila 8. Agard is the guest OF
friends in New York.
Becke Brandt and Anne Abickes OF
New York have bought the Flexy
farm.
Philip Newcomb of Hartford spent
Sunday with his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. F. T. Newcomb.
The Messrs. VIM and Ferdinand
Goeben spent Sunday with Mr.. and
Mrs. Ferdinand Goeben, sr.
H Wayland Price of the Harvard
dental college is spending his Easter
vacation with his parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. Lewis B. Price.
Mrs. John Rounds is recovering
from an attack of bronchial pneu-
monia, and Thomas Root from an at
tack of heart trouble.
Joseph Pobuda of Wilmington has
made application for the appointment
of an administrator on the estate OF
Mary Pobuda, late of Wilmington.
deceased.
Mrs. Henry j. Gilmartin of Stafford
Springs has made application for ap-
pointment of administrator of the es-
tate of Wolcott Waldo, late of Toll
land, deceased.
School is closed while the local
building is being moved on to the
park. where sessions will be resumed
next week. Work will be begun at
once on the Hicks memorial building.
The democratic caucus was held
Friday evening to elect delegates to
the New Haven convention. The fol-
lowing were chosen: Cornell Green,
Charles Usher, o. A. Leonard, Frank
T. Newcomb ...
Both the M. E. and Congregational
churches celebrated Easter in an ap-
propriate manner, with Easter sermon,
music and flowers at the morning
service, and in the evening the M. E.
church held an Easter Sunday school
concert.
The Ladies' Aid of the M b..
church held a very pleasant reception
Thursday evening at the parsonage to
express their appreciation at the re-
turn of their pastor and wife, Rev.
and Mrs. j. A. Wood. A purse Of
money was presented to them.
Wolcott Waldo died at his home in
Tolland last week Tuesday of Duou.
monia. He was the son of Lemuel
and Sarah Marshall) Waldo and was
born in Coventry. He was rs years
old and was the last of the five chill
dren. The others were Representa-
tive William Waldo of Wilmington,
Amos Waldo of Holland, Hubbard
Waldo of Glastonbury, Mrs. Julia
Stearns of Tolland. In his younger
days Mr. Waldo spent three years on
a whaling vessel, going to Asia, the
Sandwich Islands, the West Indies and
Kamchatka. He is survived by three
daughters, Mrs. Henry Gilmartin and
Mrs. Rose Norris of Stafford and Mrs.
Edith Hurlburt of Somers; also seven
grandchildren. and several nephews
and nieces. The funeral was held at
his late home Friday afternoon. Rev.
James A. Wood, pastor of the Tolland
Methodist church, officiated.
The Press., 1908-04-22
DR.. F. q. johnson is slowly recover
no from a savaro attach oP grin

DR.. f. e. Johnson is slowly recover
ing from severe attack of grip.
Miss Myra Robinson has accepted
position in a telephone office in
Willimantic.
Mrs Bonnie has been entertainin g
her mother, Mrs. Whitaker, of Boston
for few days.
Mrs. Walter Davis of Watch Hill,
r. L., is the guest of her parents,
MI. and Mrs. David Snow.
Mr.. Huffer of New York has taken
possession Of his new home, the place
known as the Babcock property.
Mrs. Herbert Crane and daughter,
Rena, of Storrs spent Saturday and
Sunday with Mrs. g. Fl. Baker.
Mrs. Barrows of Coventry, who has
just recovered from pneumonia, has
been the guest of Mrs George Stead
man.
DR.. johnson is looking for banner
crop of peaches this year. His trees
we're never as full of buds as at the
present time.
Wallace A. Dean of Hartford was
at 1. W. Botham's Sunday and also
called on his sister, Miss Florence
Dean, at South Coventry.
There was a very large attendance
at the Union chapel for the Easter
concert on Sunday evening, many
coming from the adjoining towns.
Miss Ethel Green and Mrs. May
Manoastoppa we're Willimantio visitors
on Saturday, and also attended the
dance at Coventry Saturday night.
Mr.. Marcy of Morrow is very low,
with no hopes whatever of recovery.
Mrs. Marcy is being assisted in her
duties by Mrs. Lewis of Willimantic.
l.. Whitcomb's steam saw mill has
nearly finished saving here and will
soon go to Mansfield Four Corners.
Clifford Botham is working at the saw
mill.
The Drewey Brothers, after losing
three work horses within a few
months, concluded to try OK teaming,
and have recently purchased pair of
oxen of John Costello.
Whipple Green is in poor health
and his grandson, VIM. Oldershaw,
and Mrs. Oldershaw have come from
Willimantic to make their home with
him and to care for him.
The body of Master Lawrence
Woke, son of Mr.. and Mrs. William
Woke, was buried last Thursday
afternoon in Nathan Hale cemetery,
SoutL Coventry.
The Press., 1908-04-22

Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup-the
cough syrup that tastes nearly as good as
maple sugar and which children like so
we'll to take. Unlike nearly all other
cough remedies, it does not constipate.
but on the other hand it acts promptly
yet gently on the bowels, through which
the cold Is forced out of the system, and
at the same time it allays Inflammation.
Always use Kennedy's Laxative Cough
Syrup. Sold by Anders Jacobsen.
The Press., 1908-04-22
ELLINGTON.

By an incendiary fire early Monday
morning, the Apostolic Christian
church on Orchard street, in the
town of Ellington, near the Rockville
line was completely destroyed, with
a loss of $1,000 and insurance OF
$1,000. 1t was found that one of the
windows had been smashed in on the
side and large can of kerosene oil
used in staring the fire by an incen-
diary. The insurance will about pay
the indebtedness of the society, and
it is not thought that the church will
be rebuilt. -
Crystal Lake.
John Lind's house was broken in
to and articles stolen recently.
Philo W. Kibbe, who is employed
in Westford. is home for few days.
Perrin L. Charter of Woodmont
recently made short visit with his
parents here. $500
Mr.. and Mrs. O. Walton Aborr and
children of New York are visiting
their parents, Mr.. and Mrs. L. A.
Aborn.
A pleasant gathering was held Sat-
urday evening at the home of Mr. and
Mrs. D. H. Curtis. A bountiful sup
per was served. lev
The body of Julius Richardson,
who died in Somers last week, was
brought to the north yard at Crystal
Lake Sunday afternoon for interment.
A large circle of neighbors and friends
attended the burial service.
Mrs. Charles P. Payne died last
week at her home on the Snipsic road
after a short illness. Mr. and Mrs.
Payne came from Vermont about one
year ago and bought the James Stacy
place. Mrs Payne was 20 years OF
age and leaves her husband, mother
and an infant child seven weeks old.
The funeral services were conducted
by Rev. D. E. Jones of Ellington,
and the burial was in the north yard
in Tolland.
The Press., 1908-04-22
UNION.

E. N. Lawson has disposed of his
oxen.
Miss Alice J. Carpenter of Eastford
was with relatives here Sunday.
George W. Broadway is serving as
juror at Rockville at the superior
court.
Calvin Estabrooks is moving to his
newly furnished home in Woodstock
Valley.
Miss Annie Letcher of Southbridge
has been visiting relatives here for
few days.
Mrs. A. T. Allen left Friday for a
visit to the homes of her SONS, O. W..
Ewing of New Haven and H. J.
Ewing of Cambridge, Mass.
Mrs. O.. B Carpenter and son,
Newton, were in Worcester recently
and also Visited her brother, Rev.
Harvey M. Lawson, at Brookfield,
Mass.
Fred Davidson has sold his farm
known as the Arson Oorbin place to
some Bohemians, who have just ar
rived in this country. Mr. Davidson
will move to Charlton.
George Gilbranson and family are
moving this week to the Goodier
farm. The Alderman place in Wood
stock, where Mr.. Gilbanson has lived,
has been bought by W. @. Howard OF
Union.
At the repu blican caucus last
Thursday evening the following dele
gates were elected to the state conven-
tion at Hartford: Morgan Reed, HI.
R. Howard, F. w. Moore and George
W. Thayer.
Mr.. and Mrs. Willis G. Howard are
living in the upper rooms of the
Fayette Crawford house for time.
Mr.. Howard will be obliged to build
a barn on the Woodstock farm he has
bought before he can move there.
Many Union people heard with
sincere regret of the death Of Rev.
Jacob Belts at Fall River, Mass. !,
April 8. Mr.. Belts was pastor of the
church at Mashapaug from 1881-1S84,
and was one of the ablest ministers
the church ever had, and was highly
respected by all our townspeople.
Miss Irene Marcy, one Of our Union
girls, now of Hartford, has been
chosen to be one. of the twenty -four
girls who are to carry the famous
"daisy chain" in the class day pro-
cession at Vassar college in June. 1t
is always the custom to choose the
prettiest girls in the sophomore class.
. Mashapaug.
Hans Anderson was in Worcester
over Sunday.
Mrs. 3. Back ia visiting in Daniel
son and Hartford this week.
News was received Sunday of the
death Of the infant daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Oorbin of Somers.
Mrs. Able and her friend, Miss
French, of Worcester are stopping
with Mr.. and Mrs f. W. M GORE for
a few days.
Turner's mill was idle Monday on
account of the Easter holidays.
Easter is the Polanders' big holt
day, and as Turner Bros. employ a
number of these men. they decided
not to run the saw mill during their
festivities.
Miss Mana Pearson, who taught the
Mashapaug school last year, was
united in marriage on Monday at her
home in Bridgeport to John Keogh,
a lawyer of South Norwalk. They
will be at home after May 18th at 4
Sound View Terrace, South Norwalk.
Rock Meadow.
Mrs. George Heck is quite i'll with
infammatory rheumatism.
Miss Roger and her scholars and
Miss Palmer of Union Center school
and her scholars went last Saturday
to Burleigh Hill and visited the caves
called the DEVILS chair and kitchen.
Mr.. and Mrs. Billy Downs are en-
ployed at Alfonson Ruby's, Mr.. Downs
as teamster and Mrs. Downs as q
helper in the house.
The Press., 1908-04-22

city last Saturday for Dayton, Ohio,
where MT. Greaves is employed.
Walter Greaves went with her.
The Ladies' Aid society repeated
the farce, ga Modern Sewing So
ciety," last Wednesday evening for
the benefit of Mr. and Mrs. j. r.
Buck, at their home. Ice cream was
served and the evening was q very
enjoyable one for all.
The Press., 1908-04-22
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The Press., 1908-04-22

Lost-A fine case of catarrh, by
using Hvomei, bought at Anders
Jacobsen's drug store. 1t gave relief
in five minutes. Former Sufferer.
The Press., 1908-04-22

AU AHUoKb O"OOUbOH 0 UAuB SUOHO,
so cent box of Mi-o-na stomach
tablets is waiting for every weak
stomach in Stafford. Money refund
ed if Mi-o-na fails.
The Press., 1908-04-22
A PonuIar Book.

She-What would be the most appro
pirate book to give a bride? He-A
bank book illustrated BITS
The Press., 1908-04-22
HOME NEWS


fMaEter under this head 10 cents per ine.l
CARD Mrs. Michael Orth wishes to
express her thanks to neighbors and
friends for theiI many acts of kindness
during her recent bereavement
-Bidwell s. Co. have taken the agency
for Hubbard's we'll known fertilizers.
The Press., 1908-04-22
West stafford

twenty-five years Of experience as
auctioneer. F. Wayland Preston, Stat
ford Springs. Telephone 1928.
Michael Roberts offers his services
in another column as an auctioneer.
Misses Blanche and Grace Barlow
were the guests of their brother,
George. over Sunday.
Mrs. Harry Leonard of Rockville
and Mrs. e. o. Truesdell and Miss
Mabel Truesdell of Springfield were
in town Monday.
Mrs. Wilbert Greaves of Waterbury,
who visited here recently, left that
The Press., 1908-04-22


Harold Pinney of Worcester, George
Colburn of Boston, Irving Goodell of
Whitinsville, Earl Walbridge of
Ellington, Mr.. and Mrs. Alvan Fuller
of Springfield, Mrs. F. h. Aldrioh
and Mrs. n. E. Lombard of Hartford
were among those from out Of town
who spent Easter with friends here.
Universalist Church Notes: Easter
Sunday was observed with special
exercises. In the morning the pastor
preached on the New birth" from
the text, Except q man be born
again. he cannot see the kingdom of
God. !" Following the sermon eleven
members we're received into the
church, eight of them members of the
Y. P. O. U. The quarterly obser-
vance of the Lords supper was also
celebrated. The choir furnished
special music of q high quality. In
the evening the Easter concert by the
Sunday school drew q large congre-
CATION. Sunday Rev. Abran
Conklin Of Monson will exchange with
the pastor. The Y. P. O. U. will
meet at g. 30 p. m, in the assembly
room Sunday. Topic, Cleanliness
of thought and speech. Leader,
Paul Booth. The Y. P. o. U. was
represented at the state convention by
the pastor and his wife, and by Misses
Mildred MacCallum, Lucy Matthew
and Lulu Ide Miss Matthew led the
devotional meeting and Mrs. Hersey
responded to a toast at the annual
banquet, besides serving as chairman
of the committee on recommendation.
The standing of the Stafford Union,
as compared with the other Unions
in the state, was very satisfactory.