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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-06-26
ABOUT PEOPLE.

Mr.. John Funk of Leslie, Is visi-
tor in Yorkville today.
Miss Kittie Blair Of Blairsvile, is
visiting her sister, Mrs. A. M. Grist.
Miss Valdora Devinney Of Enoree,
is visiting friends and relatives in York
county.
Messrs. M. B. jennings and E. w.
Long are in New York this week on
business.
Mr.. w. B. Thomasson Is confined to
his home on Lincoln street with ty-
phoid fever.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Rose have returned
home after an extended visit i'm Lex
ington county.
Mrs. w. G. White is visiting friends
in Washington, Baltimore and other
Maryland points.
Hon. John Gary Evans, candidate
for United States senator, was in York
vile yesterday.
Mrs. ]. w. Dobson and daughter,
Miss Violet, are visiting relatives ia
Kings Mountain, N. C.
Mrs. L. P. Roddey and two children
of Lancaster, are guests this week OF
Mr.. and Mrs. r. J. Mackorell.
Mesdames William Starr and Charlie
Stuart Of Rock Hill, visited the family
of Mrs. L. George Grist on Tuesday.
Passed Assistant Paymaster B. M.
Dobson of the United States navy, has
been granted leave of absence from
duty.
Mrs. r. Brandt and little son, Ru-
dolph, Of Athens, Ga, are visiting the
families Of Mr.. John L. Rainey and Dr.
j. H., Saye.
Mr.. ]. Y. Jackson and family Of Man.
ming, are in Yorkville on a visit to Mr..
Jackson's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John
c. Jackson.
DIR. C. Fred Williams Of Columbia,
was in Yorkville Tuesday on a short
visit to the family of his father, Mr. L.
r. Williams.
Mrs. Hall w. Smith and two chill
dren of Andrews, n. c., are In York
VILE on visit to her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. A. Frank Woods.
Mr.. Thos. j. Bell, formerly of York
Vile, now living in Savannah, Ga, is
here on a visit to his sister, Mrs. j. M.
Brian and other relatives.
Mr.. Geo. w. Kunz and family re-
turned to Yorkville Wednesday even
ing from Gainesville, Ga, where they
have been living for the past few
months.
Miss Mamie Schaffer, who has had
charge Of the millinery department of
the Yorkville B. & M. Co, the past
season, left Wednesday for her home
at Middletown, Md.
A telephone message from Rock Hill
this morning, brought the information
that the condition Of Miss Charlotte
Erwin, who is in the hospital there, is
critical, there being but little hope for
her recovery.
A note from Mr. T. A. Matthews,
who left his home at Old Point a few
weeks ago in search Of health, brings
the information that he is now at
Claremere, Oklahoma, where he expects
to be located for some time.
Mr.. w. P. Hobbs, ST., and Mr.. w. +.
Hobbs, Jr, of Tampa, Fla, arrived in
Yorkville on Wednesday and the for
mer will spend the summer here. Mr..
w. P. Hobbs, Jr., left Yorkville nine
teen years ago and this is his first visit
to his old home.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-06-26

To all candidates: When in doubt,
abuse the newspapers.-NeWs ana
Courier.
That is good, except that the advice
is hardly necessary. However, the
fact that the newspapers have shown
their ability to stand it in the past,
would go to indicate that they will
continue to be able to stand it in the
future
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-06-26

OUR friend, the Anderson Daily Mail
is in trouble. 1t announced that 1t
was for the best man for the United
States senate, without indicating its
candidate, and the local friends of all
the other candidates are accusing the
Mail Of being against them. The poor
Mall How can it fight them all?
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-06-26

THAT sentiment in York county
which believes that progress is being
made in the proper control of the Ii
quor traffic, will do we'll to take no
chances on any backward step. Care
lessness and indifference in this mat
ter may easily result in. the loss of all
that has been gained.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-06-26

ALTHOUGH it is pretty generally con-
ceded that Mr.. Bryan is as good as
nominated at Denver, there are thou
sands Of voters all over the country
who have lingering hope that it may
be Johnson.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-06-26
YORKVILLE. S. c.:
FRIDAY, JUNE 26, 1908.

THE funeral of Grover Cleveland
takes place today.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-06-26

adopted as folloWS:
Ogden, Friday, August Z.
Tirzah, Saturday, August 8.
Bethany, Tuesday, August II.
Glover, Wednesday, August II.
Forest Hill, Thursday, August 13.
Fort Mill, Friday, August IA.
Rock Hill, Saturday, August Is.
Piedmont Springs, Tuesday, Aug. IL
Hickory Grove, Wednesday, Aug. IL.
Blairsville, Thursday, August 20.
McConnelsville, Friday, August Il.
Yorkville, Saturday, August %.
The rules of the party require that
all pledges must be filed and all as
sessments must be paid on or before
noon the day previous to the first coun
ty campaign meeting.
On motion, the chair appointed
committee consisting Of Messrs. Thos
f.. Mellow, w. S. Wilkerson and j. H
Save to make the arrangements nee
essary for the state and senatorial
campaign meetings to be held in York
vile. The senatorial campaign meet
inc is to be held on Wednesday, July
s, and the state campaign meeting Is
to be held on Wednesday, July 20.
There being no further business, or
motion the meeting adjourned, subject
to the call of the chairman.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-06-26

THAT politics makes strange bedfel-
lows, is still a fact.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-06-26

How they stand on the whisky ques-
ton is important.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-06-26

A committee consisting of w. s. Will
kerson, r. M. Wallace and r. R. Alli-
son, appointed to fix times and places
for meetings during the canvass OF the
county, made a report which was
adopted as follows:
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-06-26
The alOrkrille Gaquirrr,

Entered at the Postoffice in Yorkville
as Mail Matter of the Second Class.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-08-15
'AtIK0B!STS ID
FIGHT CANTON
Begin active Campaign Against
Speaker CT Congress.
SAY EE STILES LEGISLATION

Temp france Society Enters Politics %
Secure Speaker Who viii Allow
Congress to Vote On the Interstate
Liquor Shipment eHl-Adl,sas Is
sued 10 Members of the Church to
Vote Against concrssFneo Who Op
pose M,a-G-e-Act Does Net Impose
P.ohi6ition Upon Any Locality.
baltimore. Aug. 13.-The Methodist
Episcopal church has begun an active
crusade for the election os n speaker
who Will allow congress to vote -on
the interstate liquor shipment Din. "
The church. which has over 100000
communicants. has created the Tenn
perance Society OF the Methodist
Episcopal church. with authority TO
represent tho denomination in all tom
pcrance matters. This society is man
aged hy board composed OF bishop
and fifteen members named by the
bishop and elected by the late general
conference. The board of managers
has organized and directed it's chair
man 20 take steps to begin an active
campaign An official address has
been issued 20 all members ol the dc-
nomination asking their cooperation.
Tho shipment bill" which has been
pending in congress for AZ least rve
years does not seek to impose urohl
bition upon any locality. but provides
that liquor shipped from one state Co
another shall Immediately upon cross.
ing tho boundary become subject e.
the laws OF the state into which Il is
consigned.
THE speaker Of the national house
of epresontotiycs.' says the address
absolutely controls IT'S procc lure. lie
is opposed 10 this legislation. lie has
used the power of his office 90 hold 90
in the judiciary committee appointed
by him ON the alleged ground that it
is unconstitutional Our church. bv
action of the recent general confer
ence insists that congressional doubt
as To the cOnsututionality OF such leg
islation be resolved IN the interests ot
the people and the public morals and
that the general conference unani
mously adopted the report of Gov
ernor Hanly's special committee ap.
pointed to wait upon Speaker Cannon.
which closes with the following words.
We submit 20 our people and 10 ais
good citizens the wisdom OF electing
men as members OF congress who be-
iieve in its validity. and who are will
ing 10 enact IT,"
N least one member OF the house
judiciary committee has been defeated
for the nomination on his record on
this question. and We believe that the
time has come when our people who
want TO help secure ihis legislation
must support for congress candidates
who will not only vote for this meas
ure. II they get a chance. but will
themselves support for speaker a man
who viii allow il TO be voted upon. and
that its passage is improbable until
christian voters recognize this situa-
ton and cast their ballots accord
incly"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-08-15
FKEDERICKsBURo va SATURDAY.. AUGusr 16 1ans
ORANGE
Dsy-0ther Church Notes. Entertain.
ments-Personals.

Lahore, Va Aug 18th.
Sundsy was children's Gay at Mace
donia church Rev. Richard Bagby. some
years ago the popular and beloved pas
tor oi the church, was present and
preached fine sermon 20 a large con
gregatiOn In the morning. la the after
noon the music and recit0tiOus were OF
high order and greatly enjoyed. The
solos by Miss Lilly Voolfolk and Mr.
Green Shackleiord, and the dialogue by
Misses Fannie and Lena Burruss. were
especially good. An elegant dinner was
served on the grounds and every body
had delightful time
The circus at Orange tomorrow il en-
gaging attention, 0nd the rising of the
sun Will witness the gathering OF the
clans To see John RObinson's big show.
Delightful rains have b, nefited corn and
pasture. and Il smile - cOnteutment s.
on the farmers fac
The protractad r,e iug at Pamunkey
closed friday with seven bi.ptisme. Dr
Mcdaniel, OF Richmond. who lid the
preaching, took possession of the heart :
and minds oi the people aud fixed them
on the cross.
Mrs. J. J. Daniel royalty entertained a
party ~ Young people Monday Eve az on
elegant tea In honor Of her nisc-. Mi-.
. JPri" - Nv IT a inllIlEllt reluctant gDUN
hyes were said 10y those fortunate enough
to be there
Last night Mrs Lit jackson gave IA
greatly enjoyed evening party 20 her
popular sOn aud niece. The gallant bO, =
and pretty girls entered gracefully into
the enjoyment OF every thing good human
ma ure Is heir TO.
Monday Mrs. J. W. Henderson with
her daughter, Mr.. Duke. hft ior their
d nae in Richmond
Mr. VIII Brockman is GA a Welt e. Die
auat Ia Bedford
DR.. kobt. Frazer aud wife are visiting
Mr.. O. T. Terrill
Mrs. VIII Brown and daughter. of
Washington, are visiting relatives here
Mrs. Josie Ford, OF Richmond. f. "a
guest al Capt. A. NJ. Daniel-.
Mr.. kObt. Wright, OF " a. nesbnro. wa
70 see his best girl near here this week.
Mr.. W. G. Graves shipped a large lot OF
foe hogs saturday
TIE mule and catte ma k,t h livei,
and on up grade. The melon crop Il i'm
mense with markets giutted. negros :
satisfied and pig- iattening. :.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-08-15
President Not In New York Fight.


oyster Bay. n. Y, Aug. l3.-Guests
- Sycamore Hill included State Seua-
tor JohE Raines. John Mitchell. now
manager Of the trade agreement de
partment OF the National Civic Fed
Grafton. and Ralph NJ. Easley, VI TIE
same general body.
The senator expressed the personal
opinion that the president looked with
favor upon the political status OF Gov
crnor Hughes, but Mr. Raines was
quick TO add that the chief executive
was taking no part in the campaign
for the Republican gubernatorial nomi.
nation in New York state. He said:
so far as | know. the president
favors Governor Hughes, as he always
has, but he is taking no part in the
New York state situation.
The president does not wish the
criticism. which has been directed
against him because Of his position in
reference to the nomination ST JHdae
Taft. TO be repeated in connection with
the New York state governorship. He
believes that those who are crying
death TO the bosses are also against
what they call 'bossism' and otherwise
would say that he was 'bossing' the
New York state situation"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-08-15
GULPEPER
Lsttsf from NJ coylnpton

Stsvensburg, Va, Aug 10, 1908.
Well. I've had iots OF iun since I've re-.
turned from South Dakota. go NOT
suppose any man has enjoyed iie any
more than have.
Two meetings have begun, one at Liz
nun nni one at Richardsviile
The time Is fast approaching for our
school board TO meet and | do truly hope
they will not fight as they did the last
time they met. We would IKE to ask vbv
a $1,000 school hous. was built at Liz.
mum and profess teacher employ.
ed, with the same scholars as heretofore
and $500 school houses elsewhere. Our
people are asking these questions.
Though love the people IN dear old Vir-
ginia' am Ike my cousin, John NJ.
Clarkson. He said if his father had gone
West when young man he and all his
people would have all the property they
needed, and my cousin, =. A. Clarkson
has made "a fortune, and my cousin
james l.. ClarksOn, and VIM and John
McGeorge and Leonard Phillips and NV
Brother Scott, who is dead, and Joe and
JAS. Clarkson, the Morris family and an
that know of that went West succeeded
Yes, go West young man. it IS the place
ior you, but get married, for women are
scarce there, about men to every wo-
man. In Virginia there are 10, 900 more
women than men, in MASSACHUSETTS,
$4,000 more women than men. IL is so In
Gil the Eastern states. and In the Middle
states they are about equally divided
and out West there are more men shan
women. Men VIII emigrate and women
as a rule will not 80. young man. il you
go West take IA wife with You, for it Is
hard 70 get one there; in fact, they are
not there. can name 100 families who
have gone West and all have succeeded
and not any who has returned except
his wife has made him do so, so she can
see ma and the old eat and Charley horse
or the Ike.
Well, good morning. Ny love to ell the
readers of The Free Lance.
Affectionately,
T. X. Covingtoo.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-08-15
CAROLINE NOTES

Bowling Green, Va, Aug. II.
Miss Annie Wright has Issued invita-
lens to post card party for tonight a
her home.
Mrs. F. +. Moore and children. OF Nor
folk, are guests of her parents, judy,
and Mrs. +. c. Moneure.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Il. Chandler have re-
turned from visit to relatives In Wash
ington.
Mr.. Willie Peyton, of Richmoad, is 6
guest OF Mr.. c. l.. Collins and family.
Rev. +. II. Rowe, of Buena Vista, spent
a portion of this week with relatives
here In the interest OF his Bowling Green
school.
Mr.. e. !, Billiard Is putting Improve
ments on bis house.
Mrs. Lewis Parish, Of clifton Forge. Is
a guest OF MIR. X. X. Parish and family.
Miss Frances Broaddus has returned
from visit to relatives In Waverley.
Mrs. Il. S.Coghil and two children have
returned from visit to her old home IN
Stafford.
Mr.. W, NJ. Cobb left Sunday for bis
home In Washington, after spending a
week with his wife at the home OF Mr.W
G. Coghill. at Milford.
Miss Etyth Chandler IS pending several
GooAo WIN fOlhtiScS III W dcllluKJOu.
The B. Z. BaptisS church has been
much improved by putting cement steps
In place OF the wooden ones.
Mrs. +. f. Butler and daughter. Mis-
Susie, returned Tuesday from a visit at
Bagby.
Mr.. Frank Richerson and little daueh-
ter are guests Of her parente, Mr. and
Mrs. A. II. Sutton.
Mrs. W. @. Boyd and Mics Blanche
Cogh!ll spent several days this week IN
Richmond.
Mr.. Clarence Campbell, OF King WI
liam, is guest OF the family OF Mr.. o. p,
Smoot.
Messrs. Husseli and Leiper Robinson
spent several days OF last week In Port
Royal.
Mise Nellie Elliott, OF Richmond. is a
guest OF the family of her brother. Mr. J..
W. Elliott.
Mr.. Blythe. Of Newport News, pur-
chased OF Mr.. W. A. Moncure the house
and lot owned by the late r. G. Mon.
cure and VIII with his family occupy it.
X.hY.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-08-15
TAFT WON'T
INTERFERE
TO Continue 10 Keep Out Of
STATE Conventions.
EVERYTHING is HARMONIOUS

After . Conference With -ar. Taft.
E@tooal Chairman Hitchcock Said
Tast He Would Make No Political
Speeches Outside Of Cincinnati.
President Roosevelt Won't Take
Part in New York Fight, AS He
Does Not Want to Be Criticized For
"sossing."
Hot Springs Va. Aug l3.-~Esery-
thing was as harmonious as possible.
and no one was laid across my knee
and spanked"
This was William II. Tafts genial
remark in concluding a detailed ac-
count of his all-day conference with
Frank n. Hitchcock Republican IA
tional chairman. and Arthur l.. Norys,
his chief of stan
Chairman Hitchcock announced af-
ter the first conference. which .eIt u-
ucd Cor three hours. that it ,c..a D..
stated oMciaiiy that MIR Tat u.l
make NO speeches outside The city of
Cincinnati during the campa ga. on
tIaH NA- NNNNAN tANH tN.NI INKS 10 4 sAi 40
rau tho iast of the month Mr Tar
viii make side trip 10 Ohio. the az
rangcmcnts Tor which have been com
pleted. No political speeches viii be
made on this trip.
Ii was also announced that Mr. Taft
would continue the policy he had al
ready adopted and followed. OF not
mixing in local political contentious in
any state. OF OF taking any part what
ever in behalf of any candidate for
nomination for a state Office. This an
nouacement is intended as an answer.
first. 20 the demand that Mr.. Taft de.
eide the merits OF the contestants in
the West Virginia spli,. and. second.
that he express preference for OF
against Governor Hughes in the New
York state gubematorial situation.
Mr.. TAFT said:
We won't over the situation in
every state where il is recognized that
vigorous campaign must be made.
Particular attention was given to
Maine and Vermont. not because of
any doubt as 10 the situation in these
states. but because the election there
is held earlier than in other states"
Governor Hughes. IL was stated, un-
doubtcdly will be one OF the speakers
ip these two states in addition to his
acceptance 0f an invitation TO open the
Ohio campaign at Youngstown. Sept
>. Secretary James Wilson. OF the de-
partment of agriculture. has consented
TO speak in Vermont and Maine. like
wise Secretary Straus. of the depart
ment OF commerce and labor. and Rev
DR.. John Wesley, of New York.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-08-15
Actress Jumned Board Bill.

New York. Aug. 13.-Louise Allen
Collier. wife of William Collier, the
actor was arrested at tho Pepasylva-
MIA terminal in Jersey City as she was
alighting from an Atlantic City train.
accompanied by a maid and two dimi-
native dogs. The charge against Mrs.
Collier is that of attempting to de
fraud the Grand Atlantic hotel, of At
lantic City. out of S42.50. ASter yainly
attempting to have jewels Wbrth $4,000
accepted as security for her appear
ance in court, Mrs. Collier succeeded
in finding a bondsman who furnished
bail IL 5000.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-08-15
Makes Record AS Corn Eater

New York. Aug. 13.-In the pres
ence of Captain Edward Coppers as
referee. and witnesses, David Benson,
seated in a chair before an improvised
table in the criminal courts building,
ate in rapid succession fifty ears Of
green corn. The ears of corn. which
were served Vp to him boiling hot.
were of unusual leBsth, but the kernels
were tender. MIR. Benson consumed a
pound OF butter with the corn. Mr.
Benson runs an elevator when he is
not eating corn.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-08-15

Hartford. Conn. Aug. 13. Mary
Barry. of Chicago, aged sixteen years.
was before court in chambers because
OF a pair OF earrings. valued at $500,
which she was trying to dispose of in
a pawn shop for ais. The girl agreed
TO leave for Chicago at once. The Jew
elry in her possession belonged 20
Miss Welsh. OF Bond street. with
whom the Barry girl was visiting.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-08-15
MAY GET $5,OOO,O0O
Jersey Heirs To English Estate Hope
For Settlement.

For Settlement.
Newark. n. j.. Aug. 13.-Wiliam
NJ. Morton. former police commits
sioner of this city. says there is reason
to believe that the estate of his ances-
tors. the Coley family of England. will
at last he taken out Of The court OF
chancery. where il has lain for many
years. and be distributed among the
heirs of whom there are about a hun
dred. The estate consists of coal. rail
way and farm lands in England. Ire
land and Wales, and is of great value
The share OF Mr.. Morton and his two
sisters is estimated at about s.. 600 900
each. John Coley. of Darien. Conn.
agent for the heirs. has just returned
from England. and says that the pros
poets of an early division OF the estate
among the heirs are good. Mr.. Nor
ton is siXty-two years ola.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-08-15
Held Stray Balloon; Held For Theft

TIClQ 0aAfSSHf ffNfN NNfN@
Bloomfield. n. j.. Aug 13.-When
JOIN Mack's balloon fell into John
Dey's yard in Willow street he slowed
it in the cellar until the owner reim-
bursed him for damages to his garden
by the crowd that followed II. Mack
obtained warrant for larceny and
Dey was held in $1,000 bail 10 appear
before the grand.jury.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-08-15
Two Killed Ry FaD of Coal.

Scranton, Pa. Aug. 13.-While they
were working in an old slope OF a col
liery near Pittston, John Gallagher. a
miner. and Anthony Smith, laborer.
were caught by a fall OF coal and
killed. Gallasher's brother Patrick was
slightly injured.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-08-15

DeWitt's Little Early Risers, safe, easy,
pleasant, sure, little liver pills. Sold by
u. n. Lewis and w. l.. Bond.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-08-15

One OF the greatest temptations OF hav-
Ing money IL that II conyinces you that
you must get more.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-08-15

Poverty is one luxury the rich can't
afford.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-08-15

The average man would rather win a
dollar on bet than thousand working
for it.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-08-15
FIRE LOSSES IN VIRGINIA.

The following figures complied touching the
ne % O~- '0-sR--'10
n
N--0~-' VI insurance
VI the above amount Virginia Companies the
Incurred, S29s O43947. - ~'7
Mutual
VIZ litter,
the
for
holders, retaining fifth expenses ~ - t~~'
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-08-15
p. hcRACKEN, BRO. q CO.,
VOL. XIII, NO. 81.

-WHOLKsALR AND RETAIL
GROCERS and LIQUOR DEALERS.
Oner Ten Thousand Gallons PURE RYE ana
BOURBON WHlsklEs from the following Yea
Rnovn distrleries. araft Co.. Of Ohio. Boons
County DiStilling Co.. OF Kentucky. hontiocno
Dissillery. OF Maryland. and W. y. Gray. Of
Pennsylvania.
Agents for Bergnsr . nng,e's ks<sr Rssr.
yhsy siso orsr etapis and Fancy drossr1s..
Axrieultsrai iaplsasats. Seeds. osaao a.f
ososna
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-08-15
February 18th. 1908.

NOIt will be that the
insurance at actual
assessments from poyho while Just about
actual running " - ' -e
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-08-15
REPORT OF AUDITING COMMITTEE.

-
& auditing committee respectfully that carefully
Associations
year up January l. 1908 and
F. W. CL.AYBROOK.
Goldsboro weekly argus., 1908-10-15

step, when young Is year old lad
named Grant, adjusted she'll in his
brsech-loading shot gun in the yard /,
and as he brought the gun together the
shell, in some way, was exploded, and
the entire load, at close range, passed
through Miss Hooks body, almost
cutting her in two. The remains were
tn ken to the old hom esteAd, near FIRE.
mont, Sunday for intermsnt.
Last night officer Latham on seeing
strange negro. who acted in sus-
picious manner and who carried big
bundle, accosted him, and thersupon
the man fed with a velocity that only
tear of apprehension can impart, leav-
ing behind him a package of men 8
clothing which evidentally had been
stelenfrom a store for they still bore the
price marks. The police have not been
successful in securing the culpit, but if
the business man whose store was en-
tered calls at the City Hall and identi-
fies the goods the officers will turn
them over to him.