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The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-09-22
WOMAN POINTS
TO JURDERER
MRS. zlMM ERMAN POINTS TO Al.
LEGGED CALIFORNIA MURDERER.

sES0AAAN VO0Ay N0AsS 0OgNs 10s"0A0IxA
Langeford, who went to Sacramento
yesterday to procure requisition pa
pers for William Hatfield. held at
Sherman, Texas, on suspicion Of being
James g. Durham, who murdered sew
eral people near Campbell, in this
county, IL years ago, will return to.
night and tomorrow he and q deputy
will start for Texas to secure their
man.
SHERMAN. Tex, Sept. 49, At the
time Of the murder Mrs. Zimmerman,
who lives here, claims to have lived
just outside the city Of San Jose and
but a mile from the place where the
wholesale slaughter took place.
It became known several days ago
that Mrs. Zimmerman would probably
know Durham. Sha was asked to- 60
to the county Jail md see II she could
identify him. This Mrs. Zimmerman
very much adverse to doing.
Deputy United States Marshal Lee
McAtee. who made the arrest, after a
conversation with Mrs. Zimmerman,
that she was perfectly IA.
miliar with the history Of the crime
and asked her to go and see Hatfield
which she finally consented to do.
At the Jail Hatfield was brought into
the sitting room where Mrs. thinner
had preceded him and those who
saw him, among whom were Sheriff
Rich and several others, said that as
as Hatfield cast his eyes on Mrs.
he showed every sugges-
ton Of recognition and then would
her no more.
Mrs. Zimmerman, after a careful
look at HATFIELD told Mi. McAfee that
he was undoubtedly Durham, the man
wanted in California.
Mrs. Mary Zimmerman, this after
noon positively identified Bill Hatfield.
who is in the Grayson county jail, as
James @. Durham, who Is wanted at
San Jose, Cal, for the murder Of six
persons-Mrs. R. T. McGliny, Mrs.
B. Durham, Mrs. Minnie Sil.
.ers, Colonel R. p. McGliny, James K.
Wells and Robert "A. Disco.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-09-22

Smoke from the extensive 1res burning in widely separated distucts al
tho eestsrn~porjon OF the Uaited States and south Canada has enshrouded
10 entire section with . murky pail, so heavy in some places as to obscure
Ne sun and through so wide m area q to interfere seriously with trans.
Donaaon. The smoke banks extend we'll on the coast and enfold the routes
e coastvise and part OF transatlantic shipping in their hamperng ~
lhrace.# # #@ 8N
d8ts From the Canadian woods and the forests OF Maine down throuah the
AAirondacks region to tina Catskrns and beyond to the Pennsylvania lumber
regions, hres are burning in the forestmountalL regions.
In 2 few cases today ball games in some Of the big leagues had to be
concluded earlier than usual, because OF the premature darkness brought
scout by the heavy smoke. In many places prayers are being offered up
for rain. S M ea,
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-09-22

SAN ANTONIO, Tex, Sept. 19-The
International and Great Northern pas
senger train was wrecked near Kyle
tonight.
Many passengers reported injured.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-09-22

To prevent an epidemic the health
authorities are flushing several
streams IN the Pittsburg district and
then coaling the bed and bank with
lime.
Forest fires in Somerset county, 80
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-09-22
MANY ARE INJURED.

DISASTROUS Train Wreck Reported In
Texas.
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The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-01-21
The "Heir to the Hoorah. -

FsThe Heir to the Hoorah,' which
comes to the opera house January %
has in the third act a section of fiji
teen minutes dialogue that furnishes
Joy and festive glee pure and un-
adulterated to the ladies in the au-
die1ce. The situation is that OF a
proud father and equally proud uncle,
with one or two enthusiastic friends
to help out, who are discussing the
outfittine Of newly born infant.
They haxe already ordered six prize
Jersey COWS to supply the babe WI
provender against the predicted want,
and are discussing the nurse ques-
ton. The attending physician has
inst said that Miss Johnson, the
special trained nurse. will not be re-
quired after the next week. Also
that Miss johnson alone has BEEN
taking care Of both the infant and
it's mother. The scorn in Dave Lacy's
voice is bitter, as he remarks: "Well,
what do you think Of that? One wo-
man taking care Of two people twen-
ty-four hors out Of twenty-four, and
now they want to let her CO., Tne
physician explains that the contlnu-
ed services of trained nurse are not
necessary.
"She's On to her job, amt sheg''
demands Dave.
"Oh, yes, one of the BEST
''Then she stays. see? and we hire
another one to help. Miss johnson
can be boss, and the other one can
be the helper, and they can work
eight shifts.
The Doctor: "Oh, if you're gong
to run this baby as you would a
mine =.
Cooperate is better word, Doc, -
concludes Dave with a twinkle IN his
eye:
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-01-21

employed in the public school, srrool
trustees, and persons permanently dis
abled in military service Of the State,
any person who served in. the late
War Between the States, all persons
actually employed in the quarantine
service Of the State, and members OF
the Fire Department of The Town Of
Newberry; Provided, however, that
only twenty members of each COM
paav of the said department shall be
exempt under the provisions of this
section, and it shall be the duty OF
the secretary Of each company to tile
with the Clerk and Treasurer Of said
Council a list Of all members Of his
company on or before the first day
of January Of each Year.
Section 3. That all ordinances or
parts Of, ordinances, inconsistent
with this ordinance be, and the same
are hereby repealed.
Done and ratified under the cor
porate seal of the Town of Newberry
(Seal South Caro- "a. this eighth
dayof January, A. D., 1908.
J. J. Langford,
Attest: Mayor.
Eug. S. Werts,
City Clerk and Treasurer.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-01-21
LAND SALE.

On Monday, February 8, 1908, be-
tween II O'Clock a. m., and 2 p. NJ,
we will sell (if not sold privately be-
fore that date) to the highest bidder
before the court house at Newberry
s. c.. the following tract Of land, to
wit:
All that tract of land situated IN
the county Of Newberry. State OF
South Carolina. containing ten and
one-nalf acres and fronting on Har-
rinvton street and bounded by lands
of Thomas Folk and Henry Sigh.
This tract is located in one OF the
most desirable residence sections OF
the town of Newberry and has upon
il a nice new residence, splendid
we'll of water. barn and stables, a
GOOD garden with wire fence. some
Young fruit trees and other improve
ments. The land is very fertile and
there are over 900 feet of street front
suitable for building lots. Terms:
One-nalf cash. balnce in y months
with interest from date Of sale. Pur-
chaser to pay for papers.
W. ". Wicker.
T. F.. Wicker.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-01-21
The County Chairman.

Paul Arn.strt no'> delightful c~ne-
DIV Of the West, ''The Heir to the
Hoorah." comes to Newberry on
january 80, and is sure to attract
much attention.
'EThe Heir to the Hooraa" is 8
comedy written principally of men
and the men in it are real, albeit they
furnish much laughter through their
attempts to appear at ease II even
ing dress. Comedy andp athos are
leftiy interviewer by Mr.. Armstrong,
combining to make this idyl Of tle
west one of the most pleasing plays
Of the contemporaneous stage.
This is the third season Of 1.-THE
Heir to the Hooroh,' and its ever
increasing popularity is known to all
thcatre-gocrs. It bids fair to run on
indefinitely.
The Mirke La Shelle Company pro-
misses new scenic investiture and a
thoroughly adequate cast for the
coming presentation here.
Frank Monroe will be seen as Jos
Lacy, in which character he hos sue
ceelel Guy Bates Post, obunlantly
proving his fitness for this exacting
role by past performances. Helene
Laekaye will again appear as the
dashing widow, Nate Brandon, the
portrayal of which won this clever
young actress much praise last year
Dove Lacy and Bud Young, Joe s
partners in the "Hoorah' mine, will
be played by Harry Groeby and Ralph
Dean. Others in the cast will be Ben
S. Higgins, Cassius C. Quinby. Fred
erick Roberts and H. S. Hashida.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-01-21
THE STANDARD
WAREHOUSE CO.
BEGS TO ANNOUNCE:

7. Its warehouse receipts are regarded
as the highest class CT bankable collateral
If money can be borrowed on any
thing it can be borrowed on the receipt
of The Standard Warehouse Company.
; Banking institutions are familiar
with the methods and strict business
principles and financial standing Of The
Standard Warehouse Company, and seek
its receipts as a basis of loans.
4 The identical cotton that you place
in the warehouse is returned upon sur
render of receipts. -,
s. In case of fire your cotton is paid
for at market value, and you have no
difficulty as to insurance, the full in
surance being maintained by The Stand
ard Warehouse Company.
s All insurance on cotton is main
tanned at full value in the highest class
ENGLISH and American Insurance Com
panies.
7 The Standard Warehouse Company
is absolutely independent OF any other
organization and conducts its affairs upon
strict business methods.
s. The paid up capital stock OF The
Standard Warehouse Company IS $780,
GOO 90, and the company IS absolutely
safe, and its warehouse receipts ccne
ahead of the stockholders.
9. By having number of Standard
Warehouses constructed so as to comply
with insurance regulations and econo-
mics in general management The STAN
dard Warehouse Company offer the cheap
est rate compatible with sound business
methods, ample insurance and the full
est protection Of its receipts.
10. The Standard Warehouse Company
is anxious to have all cotton OF farmers
and others stored, and offers the most
compile te protection and encouragement
for fav1nerS desiring to hold their cotton.
II, Rates will be furnished upon ap-
plication to Mr.. J. D. Wheeler, local
manager Standard Warehouse Company
Newberry, S. c.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-01-21

their names entered in two townships.
Farmers and others in making returns
for their hands should pay special
attention to this.
Real estate is not assessed this
year, but be careful to not on tax re-
turn each transfer of land or lots
(bought or sold) since last return.
While on the rounds throughout the
county the books Of assessment Will
be opened each morning at 10 o'clock
and closed at 4. The office at New
berry will be open as usual each day.
W. W. Cromer,
Auditor Newberry County.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-01-21
An ORDINANCE.
Relating to Street Duty in the Town
Of Newberry, South Carolina.

Be it ordained by the Mayor and
Aldermen Of the Town Of Newberry
South Carolina. in council assembled,
and by authority Of the same.
Section l. That from and after the
passage of this ordinance all persons
between the ages Of eighteen and fiji
ty years in the Town Of Newberry, S.
c., are hereby required to perform
six days labor during each year upon
the streets of the said town, under
the direction Of the street overseer,
Or to pay Three Dollars to the Clerk
and Treasurer Of the Town Council of
the Town of Newberry each year in
lieu thereof, which shall be due and
payable on or before the thirty-frst
day Of March, provided that a re-
ceipt in full of Communication tax
shall be issued to any person who
shall pay the same prior to the month
of March: Provided, however, that
nothing herein contained shall be so
construed as to exempt any person
who shall become a resident Of the
Town Of Newberrv, at any time of
any year, from performing the lab
or or paving the communication tax
herein required.
Section 2. All persons violating
the provisions Of this ordinance by
failing to perform the said labor or
pay said communication tax IL lieu
thereof. shall, upon conviction there
of. he fined not more than five dol
lars or be imprisoned for not mora
than ten days or sentenced to hard
labor on the public works Of said
town: Provided, that the provisions
Of this ordinance shall not apply to
persons holding certificate Of ply
steal disability from reputable Il
censed physician, said certificate
not 10 be over one wear old, and any
perScn presenting such certificate
Sha'! ,rake an oath before the said
CLERK and Treasurer that such dis
ability prevents him from making a
livelihood at his usual avocatiol: nor
to ministers Of the gospel in actual
charge Of a congregation, teachers
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-01-21
AUDITORS NOTICE.
Assessment of Personal Property
For 1908.

Assessment Of Personal properly
For 1908.
I, or an authorized agent: will be at
the following named places for the
purpose of taking retu:' 8 of persa.,-
al property for 1908:
At Newberry Jan. 1st to l9.
At Chappells Jan. 20.
At Longshore Jan. 2l.
At Walton Jan. %.
At Glymphville Jan %.
At Maybiaton Jan "a,
At Wh;:r,;re Jan. 25.
AT Pomaria Jan. q.
At Little Mountain Jan. %.
At O'Nealls Jan. %.
At. St. Lukes Jan. 80.
At Jolly Street Jan. 81.
At Prosperity FeFTby. and 4.
And at Newberry until February
2Otn. after which time the so per cent
penalty will be added according to
l.w
The law requires tax on ail notes.
mortgages and monsy5 also an Income
tax on gross incomes Of S25OO.OO ana
upwards.
A capltation tax Of 50 cents is as
sessed on all dogs, the proceeds to be
expended for school purposes.
Taxpayers or their agents should be
careful to assess all dogs and avoid
having same listed by the school trus-
tees and township assessors.
All male persons between the age
Of 21 and 90 years Except Confed-
crate soldiers, or those persons un-
able to earn a support from any
eause), are liable to poll tax.
No return will be accepted unless
sworn to by taxpayer or some person
authorized to make same.
Persons changing residence from
one township to another should so
state to assessor and avoid having
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-01-21
Prices-25 Gents to $3.50
NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT

I will make a final settlement in
the estate Of W. H. Harris, deceased,
in the probate court for Newberry
county on Thursday, Fdbrary 20,
1908. at IL o'clock in the forenoon,
and will Immediately thereafter ap-
plv to the said court for letters dis
missory. All persons indebted TO
said estate will make payment on or
before said date and all persons
having claims against said estate will
present them duly attested:
Annie R. Harris,
Administrators.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-01-21

HAVE JUST GOTTEN IN a pretty
line OF Glass Ware. cheap, at ) and
l0c.
BroadduS & Ruff.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-01-21
Come in a Hurry.

Stick the store that Follow the e who poke along
after Mmnaugh bazes the way.
case So inch colored Madras lengths instead of Il zc
take your pick Of the pile at only l-2c. yd.
100 pieces Persian Lawn the &c. kind, go l0c yd
cases 40 m white Lawn 2c kind to 10 yard lengths the
Sc. kind only &c. yard
? cases Lonsdae Cambria, the kind to &c. yard
Androscogn Bleaching limited 10 yd each buyer only the yd TO-
Don't forget that fellow does this will him one better
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-01-21
The r20ple Come in Crowds!


merchandise decflpuon
is any the ring true d2ar from % %
We've sacrificed profits and cost a ] ma{ Ss ads o sci
economical prices we come @ m
mercha are making on
naming t3 nothing
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-01-21

A beautiful story Of heart interest,
Bristling with brilliant wit.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-11-05
HoRTIcULrURlsTs MEET
State Convention at Montpelier Opens
a Three Days Session.

Montpelier, Nov 1.-The annual
meeting of the Vermont State Horti-
cultural Society was opened in Armony
hall yesterday for a session continu-
ing until Friday Nearly all of the
ninety members were present.
Special attention is to be given at
theis meeting to fruit culture. Many
premiums have been offered and there
are excellent exhibits of apples. pears,
flowers and vegetables. A large dis
play of chrysanthemums by II. V. f.
De Thustrup, of Burlington, is attract
ing much attention
In the afternoon an address of vel
come was delivered by Mayor Frank
Dawley and a response was made by
President T, l.. Kinney of South
Hero. Reports by the secretary
treasurer and county yice-presidents
We're given, followed by an address on
"Chrysanthemum Culture" by H. V
n De Thustrup of Burlington Prof
h. p. Sanderson OF Durham, ~ H.
spoke on The Need Of National Com
troll of Insecticides.
IN the evening Gov G. H Prouty
was present and delivered short
address. Prof Il. r. Sanderson spoke
on The Worst Fruit Insect of New
this meeting TO fruit culture. Many
England" and there was an address
Conn, on New England's Opportuni
ties"
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-11-05
AMBASSADOR REID MAY
Be CHOSEN TO SUCCEED
SENATOR 7. c. PLATT
President Roosevelt and Mr.. Taft Re-
ported To Be Willing To Bring
About the Selection.

New York. Nov What was re-
gardod as q sensation came TO local
republican circles last night. when
The report became current in authori.
,tive party quarters that Whitlaw
Reid, Ambassador TO Great Britain. iu
all probability viii Doe the next United
States Senator from New York 20 sue
coed Senator platt This statement
cDme from men high iu republican
councils of the State and nation
70 was asserted chat Mr. Reid has
communicated 90 President Roosevelt
and Mr. TAFT through personal let
tCrs bis desire tO retire from the am-
hassadouhip. 10 was further stated
that n these loticrs Mr. Reid had ad.
miJod the attractions presented by
the SCnaouhip and his Willingness TO
yield Co them 10 is further stated
chat promise practically has been
given boy Mr. Roosevelt and Mr. Taft
that they viii use their efforts to as.
sist the naturalization OF the wish
/ expressed by Mn Reid
ln many quarters 10 was told by re-
puhliCans Zoo authority that the re-
markahlc showing in KINGS county
would make Timothy T.. Woodruff a
+ formidable candidate to succeed Soua
/ tor platt lt was argued that nc
would present am opportunity foi
compromise between the partisaul
I supporting Frank s Black. who ha.
announced hts intention of taking ul
permanent residence in New Yorl
CITY. aud Elihuo Root but all thl
was before the Information as TO Mr.
Rcids letters was made public
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-11-05

The latest returns indicate that In
he national House Of Representa-
lives the republicans will have POS
members and the democrats lt2, with
eleven districts missing.
Out of the wreck there was nothing
to console Mr.. Bryan. Everybody
asked whether this would finish nm
as Presidential aspirant. Some OF
the Bryan supporters tried to extract
some comfort from the fact that Mr..
BRYAN had carried the Nebraska Leg
islature by saying that at least he
could 20 to the United States Senate,
Rut alas. there Is no vacancy In the
| senate from Nebraska. Senator
Burketts term does not expire until
| March, 1911.
That Mr.. Bryan had lost New York
crtv by an adverse plurality almost
eoun To that by which Judge Parker
had carried Il In 1904 that the en-
tire FAST. with the possible exception
of Maryland, had gone for the repuoll-
can party; that in no State OF impor'
lance had he reduced greatly the
Roosevelt pluralities of 1904; that the
result was so emphatic as to pre-
clude the usual cry of fraud and that
democratic State officials In many
States had been elected while MT
BRYAN had been reiected-all these
things were cited rs showing that IN.
election was rather Bryan deiea'
than party defeat -.
Nebraska is the only oasis IN th'
desert in the Middle West. True, MT
BRYAN has carried his own state II
was said; he has elected the LeslSla
tire and five out OF six members o.
the House of Representatives Whil'
losing the Governor, but none OF wy
matchmaking States showed the sllghI
ns, Interest in his effort to make hin
President OF the United states Mi n
nesota gave its election to latt' VIM,
re.electing John A. Johnson, Cover
nor Indiana has given Taft It's cleo
tors while electing Marshall, demo
Graf Governor and made democrau
goins I'm Congress Ohio was carrie
nv Taft. but the State result was
democratic victory Michigan wen
beayily for Taft. but the Governorshi
Is disputed. West Virginia, u wa
disclosed by late returns, might o
for either party for President but ma
zone for the democracy on 0overno
'rbus n was In spots all over the colul
try. The voters showed thal tne
we're NOT opposed to democrats %
couse they we're democrats, becaus
thev elected many but that they wei
opposed to Mr., bryan
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-11-05
TAFT'S VOTEISNOW
PLACED At 800,
BRYAN SAT ia
Even Missouri May Land in
Republican Column
NEBRASKA THE ONLY OASIS
Republicans are Sure of 2o9 Members
in Next House to 172 for
Democrats

New York Nov. 5 What might
not inaptly be termed low water mark
for the national democracy was yes
terday relieved only by shifts in the
electoral table, and not by any rays
of light from States not fully heard
from.
Further returns made n few States
that had been credited to Taft doubt
full or for Bryan, but others which had
been credited to Bryan showed an in
clination to swing into the republican
column
Thus Missouri was reported TO have
elected the entire republican ticket
and perhaps the Taft electors. Colo
RADIO finally went into the Bryan col
umn.
The lineup of the Electoral College
as shown by the latest returns Isl
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-11-05
Therein 1t Is Time For Her Begin Hemming Her Napkins
DEATH OF JOHN c. HOLLAND
~ for Tw- Wears, Popular Young Man
Expired Early Sunday

John Clifford Holland, one Of Win
stcd's best Known and popular young
men. died at the home of his parents
Mr. and MIS-. John Holland, on West
Lake street shortly after one O'Clock
Sunday morning. He he'd been III for
The past two years and for six months
had been confined TO the house.
Mr. Holland was born in Winsted,
May 80, 1886 He attended the
Fourth district school and later the
Gilbert school being a member OF the
class of 1905 While at Gilbert he
showed signs of developing into base
ball player and LATER when the shop
league was organized here, he was one
OF the best pitchers in that league. He
was also known as a Singer and be-
fore his illness appeared frequently in
local entertainments He was for
mcrly q member of ST. James church,
choir He was possessed of a genial
disposition and easily made friends
Mr. Holland was married April %.
1907 TO Miss Mae Perham of Bennng-
ton. w., who with his parents survive.
Funeral services were held at the
Holland residence Tuesday afternoon.
Rev. S Wolcott Linsle officiating. In
terment was in Forest View cemetery.