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Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1909-11-02
PROCEEDINGS OF me COUNTY COURT.
Negro Woman Sent 10 the Roads for six
Months. Festival Gr9nd Fined

Lou Hill, a colored lady of 6
light hue who has figured quite
frequently in the county court,
was charged with robbing William
Pratt. a white man, of a purse
containing, so he claimed, some
forty odd dollars. Nobody sym
pathlzed much with the white
man, but Judge Miller evidently
believed he told a straight tale
aud bound Lou over to the Su.
perior Court in November, in a
bond of 800, which was not CIV
en-. Lou had been found guilty.
some time ago on two charges,
one for vagrancy and one for dis
orderly conduct. Judgment had
been suspended in both, but ow-
ing to her continued bad conduct
she was given so days on the road
on each of these counts, so she
will be missed from her usual
haunts fer that time. What the
Superior court will do for her re-
mains to be seen.
Will Jones was fined $50 and
COST for his bad Workmanship.
He having fired four shots which
missed Geo. Knox, with whom he
had an affray at spencer.
Fanny Williams, disorder]y
conduct. Guilty, 80 days on the
roads.
T, H. Vanderford, Jr., plead
guilty to the charge Of simple as.
sault and Judgment was suspend.
ed upon payment of cost.
I. H, Vanderford, Jr., and Sam
Garter assault. SIS 90 and cost az
to Vanderford, Judgment suspend
ed Oh Carter upon payment of
cost.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1909-11-02

the track at the <swlch. at the
end of the passenger station
Thursday morning and run about
an engin length on the cross ties,
tearing the track up pretty badly.
The engin did not turn over, but
vas damaged pretty badly and
was sent to Spencer for repairs No
was hurt.
A social meeting of the member.
ship of St Johns Lutheran church
was held at the church on Wed.
nesday night, and a large crowd
was present. The object was to
have the congregation to come TO-
gether and become better ac-
quaint'd, Light refreshments
were served and the occasion
was thoroughly enjoyed by every
one that was so fortunate as to
attend.
Harvey Yancey, formerly of
Gold Hill, has bought from W. T.
Rainey his house and lot on South
Main street. Mr.. Rainey is to-
day moving to his house on West
Bank street, which has been occu-
pied by DR.. R. V. Brawley,
A dwelling house on the farm
of J. G Black, about p miles
south of town, was burned early
this morning. The house was
formerly occupied by Moses Mesi-
mer, but we have not bsen able to
learn whether any n was living
in it at the time the fire occurred
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1909-11-02
THE CAROLINA WATCHMAN
SHORT

Policemen Eagle, Jordan and
Sicaloff arrested q man by the
name of P,,nett here on Saturday,
on charge of horse stealing sent
here from Reids lille, and police.
men Davis came over from there
Sunday and get him.
Ex.Sherritf D. R. Julian, who
has been very sick for this past
week seems to be rapidly sinking
and is reported to be in a stapor
this morning.
Cotton is bringing 1870 on the
Salisbury market to-day.
Sunday, October. 31st, was Jubi
lee day with the Lutherans the
country over, being the annive-
of tho establishment of Lutherans
rsaryin the world: Tho dayIxas fit
tlingly observed by the Lutherans
here, DR.. c. G. Voight, of Char
lesion, S. c., one of the leading
men-of che church preached morn
ingand night to large audiences at
St, Johns Church, in this city,
In the morning his text was from
Neh. 4: IS. In evening he de-
livered all address on Lutheranism
as a religions force in the United
Synod. Dr.. Volght is a splendid
speaker and his. words were recelv-
ed with close attention by his
hearers.
Mrs. E. Frost, of Cana, Davie
county died in Salisbury Wednes-
day morning, at As o'clock, and
her remains were taken to Caua
on the morning train. Mrs.
Frost came here some time az
for treatment fer an incurabla
disease and it was this to which she
succumbad. She is spoken Of as 3
most estimable woman. She
leaves large number of kindred
and friends, among whom is E
Walter >Tatum, of this CITY.
News was Received here on Wed
nesday of the Stunning of Milus
MiIler's barn. seyen miles east
of Salisbury. EARN Wednesday
morning. All the stock in the
BART a eared, bat a wagon aud
quite a u feed stuff was bugps
ed. MI r~osss nf4dov
what eaus [she dtc.He was
insured in }Saae Farmers Hdutua| of
Rowan for 235 90
The engine on No. 20, which ar.
rived here at 1:5O a M jumped
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1909-11-02
Two Small Fires.

There was o small fire at the
home of Douglas Mahaley on east
Council street about II o'clock on
Monday morning. The frsmen
responded promptly and it was
soon extinguished, only q portion
of the roof being burned. The loss
was probably $3.50 from fire and
water,
All alarm had been sent III from
the south ward earlier in the
morning which drew the fremen
cut. but it proved to be only some
leaves that some one was burning
Oh East Bank street.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1909-11-02
Modern Job in Shelby.

Shelby has a modern Job i'll the
person Of John Hartgrove,
viz Has had 112 boils on his per-
SEN since NJ last, and tha end of
his afflictio4 NOT yet seem to
be in sight. Notwithstanding his
affection Mr.. Hartgrove has con-
tinued at work, although the boi1s
varied in s:ze from that of a par
trldge egg to as large as a hen egg
Shelby Star.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1909-11-02
E%XecutriX's Notice.,

Having qualified as executrix up
on the estate of N. P. Jacoby, de-
ceased, this is to notify all creditors
to exhibit their claims to the under
signed on or before October the
9th, 1910, or this notice will be plead
in bar of their recovery. All persons
indebted to said estate are requested
to make prompt settlement.
. Mrs. JOSEPHINE JACOBY,>
Executrix
Oct. 9th. 1909,
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1909-11-02

: The Standard Oil Company of
Indiana-a branch Of the trust, of
course-was fined $65, 900 at Aus
tin, Texas, Tuesday for violating
the Texas antitrust law.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-08-05
A BIRTHDAY GATHERING.

On last Sunday Mrs. katherine
Barron celebrated the return OF
another birthday, and In order I"
make II Just AS pleasant and mem
orablc for their mother as they
could, hrr son Charles and wife,
and her daughter Susanna and hus.
band, got together and planned to
have II Gathering of "A few friends
and ncighhorS, So invitations were
sent Out and the guests came IN at
the appointed time, spending th"
day very pleasantly.
As the noon hour came around
the guests were invited out into the
dining ruum, whore awaiting them
was an especially inviting, in fact
sumptuous, dinner, and it is need
less tu say that all present did
ample Justice to the great variety
of eatahlrs and dclicacies before
them.
Grandma was the recipient of
several useful and beautiful pres
ents, for which she expressed her
sincere appreciation.
After spending some hours in re-
calling pnst "reminiscences and ar-
fairs generally, the guests departed
for their respective homes, each
one wishing grandma the return of
many more happy and delightful
birthdays. We understand the list
of invited guests was a. follows:
MIR. and Mrs. j e. Alexander, Mr.
and Mrs. Chas. Kanuwarfe, Mr..
and Mrs. Martin Alexander, Mr..
and Mrs. Carl Thomson, Mr.. and
Mrs. Raiucs and granddaughter
Alma; Mr.. and Mrs. Warren Alex
aud"r, Mrs Wcathcrington and
granddaughter, Gertir; Mrs Lizzie
Sebastian, Miss Et'ic Alexander,
Mr.. Clarence Alexander, Miss En-
ma Carter, Mr.. and Mrs. Corbett,
Mr.. and Mrs. George Sebastian and
family, Mr.. aud Mrs. G.. W. Moot
hart and sons, Mrs. Elizabeth jack
son and daughter, Myrtle, and Mr..
Amcricus Tucker of Mine La Motto.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-08-05
A new INDUSTRY TO BE
STARTED in FARMINGTON
A Pork Packing Enterprise Organized
by Some of Our Most Enter
prising Citizens.

Pennington is to have pork
packing industry of considerable
capacity. Work on the building
was begun this week, and the
company expects In be in operation
by the first of October. The cur
ing plant is to he il one-story
building with basement, u by 80
feet, located on the vacant part of
the lot adjoining the Gicrsc hnild-
ing ON the west on Columbia street
and extending back to First street.
The slaughtcring will be done out.
side the city, and the curing, pack
ing and rendering departments will
he installed in the packing house ON
Columbia street.
The company is capitalized for
SlO,0O0, and the stockholders are
Judge j. ;. Clay, DIR. X. Fugate, j.
W. Mccarthy, :. r. Turley, who
has been travelling for the Wrought
Iron Range Company In Texas and
other Southern States for several
years, j. T. Evans, W. II Bcss of
Perry county, y. &. Dcyan, Luther
II. Williams and Marvin \. Young.
They are all men of means and en-
terprisc, and have no doubt of the
success of the enterprise. Success
ful packing establishments are car
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-08-05
THE FARMINGTON FAIR
Capital Stock to Be Increased to $40,
o0O-Work on Grounds Progresses
Preparing Premium List.

At Il meeting OF the Board of hi.
rectors of the Southeast Missouri
Fair Association last Monday, II
was decided to increase the capital
stock of tn" Association from 81,
000 to $4,000
\ committee composed Of DR..
James f.. Mccormick, Martin l..
Clardy Jr., and X. NJ. Talbcrt, was
appointed 10 get mp the premium
list aud program for the fair, and
the Committee Immediately entered
upon the work.
Work ON the grounds is progress,
ing satisfactorily. The barns foI
stock and the half mile training
track will be- completed first, 50 that
stock men can have the use of them
as soon as possible. Work ON the
ampith"Htrc will then bo pushed
The lumber In the seats of the old
stock show has been donated to the
Association by the business Mems
Club and hauled out to the grounds
besides lumber and material for the
buildings.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-08-05
RETIRE WITH WELL DONE.

DR.. J. +. Harrison, former Super
intendent Of State Hospital No. !,
aud his sister, Miss Ped Harrison
left last sunday for the Harrison
farm in Audrain county, whore the
Doctor will take n vacation for
awhile. He and DR.. Williams, for
mer superintendent Of State Hos
pital No. ut Fulton. have in view
tn" founding of aprivate sanitarium
in st. Louis county, but the details
of the rntcrpris" have not yet been
fully arranged. DR.. Harrison made IA
most efficient superintendent OF No.
I, and during the two years he has
been her" h" and his sister have
made many friends who regret very
much to have them 90. The hest
wishes of the whole community at
tend them.
Dr. ; f. Vernon, who has been
First Assistant Superintendent since
the institution of the hospital, and
his interesting family, return To
their former home in Charleston.
They have made many friends
during their stay among us, who
while rcgrctting to see them go,
wish them every success attaiuahle.
DR.. +. l.. Long, former Second
Assistant superintendent, will lo-
cate at Doe Run. We are glad to
know that the Doctor and his esti-
mable wife are To remain with us,
and we congratulate Doe Run upon
his decision to locate there.
Mr.. Waters and his wife will re-
main in Pennington, for the present
at least, whore they have comfort
able home, as he has disposed Of
his newspaper plant, the Southeast
Missourian, at New Madrid. Mr..
Waters has proven himself Il most
efficient Secretary and official of
rare merit. Their many friends
here will be glad to have them re-
main among us,
Mr.. J. A. Tuttle, former Steward,
and his cstimable family, go back to
their farm in Jefferson county. He
has made a most faithful Steward
and at every turn promoted the wei
fare and interests of the institution.
He Is as popular In Jefferson County
A. he Is here, and they are already
talking OF running him for County
Court Justice up there.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-08-05
FARMINGToN DEFEATS
FREDERICKToWN 3 to O

tn" Pennington baseball team
went down to Frcd"ricktown last
Sunday and defeated the tenn there
3to 0. Murphy was at his best and
pitched n remarkable game, holding
! FrcdcricktOwu to only one hit and
striking out 10. The one hit Fredcr-
icktuwn got was IN" scratchi"st
Kind Of II scratch hit, hunt up the
first base line that should have been
an easy out Frcd"ricktuwu hit
only ON" ball oil III" ground, pop
fly to Rozi"r, and after the first in
ming not Il man got past first base.
Brock also pitched fine game. al
lowing ouly hits, but his wildness
and errors by his teammates hurt.
Pennington scored > in the third
when Rn2icr got to first on an error,
Asbury was hit and scored on
O'Connor's wild throw. In the Sth
Ashury walked stole second and
scored on Raymond's double. The
score:
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-08-05
Just the shoe for these sui
try days-a pair of tan low
cuts at Karsch's Shoe Sale.
FATAL ACCIDENT At DOE RUN
Grover Hardin Dies Few Hours
After Accidentally Shooting
Himself

Grover Hardin, an orphan boy
about sixteen years old, accidentally
shot himself at Doe Run Wednesday
evening about six o'clock. He had
been helping Mr.. Scheck slaughter
some hogs, and after the hogs were
killed the gun was Loaded To- shoot
at birds. Young Hardin picked up
the gun to shoot Mt bird, and rs he
did so in some way it slipped through
his hand. the butt striking the plat.
form, which discharged it. The
load struck him at the extreme
lower part of the abdomen, passing
upward through the bowels. He
was taken to the home of his grand
mother, Mrs. Brown, where he died
in about five hours. He made n
statement before his death telling
how the accident occurred.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-08-05
TENT LIFE IN ARCADIA

The Leagues Of Pennington Dis
trict will send representatives to
Arcadia on August 18th to inspect
the property purchased there for
their encampment. Rates of Sl.OO
per day have been made.
There Is an opportunity for fam
lilies to secure tents mt a reasonable
price by comforting with f. II.
Meyer, Arcadia. Several tenting
families will spend August and Sep
tember there. This has been very
popular all season, and 1t is an in
expensive way to get delightful
rest.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-08-05
FOR MRS. HARRY THoMURE.

Mrs. T.. q. Simmons and Mrs.
Genevieve Logan entertained i'm a
very novel way on Tuesday after
noon with gift 800 party" for
Mrs. Harry Thomure of Bonne
Terre. Each guest brought prize
done up in fanciful way, and the
one with the highest score had first
choice. Games were played at six
tables, after which refreshments
were served.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-08-05
DEATH OF W. II. SHAW.

Mr.. Philip A. Shaw received a
telegram Tuesday with the intellt-
gence that Mr.. VIM. II. Shaw died
last Sunday at Oakley, Idaho. Mr..
Shaw, who had long been a sufferer
from Indigestion, moved west with
his family about to years ago, hop.
ing to be benefited by the change.
He was about 6j years Of age.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-08-05
PENDLEToN CEMETERY

There will he IA volunteer gather
ing Mt old Pcndleton cemetery, near
Doe Run, on Saturday, August, IA.
for the purpose of cleaning up the
ground. All persons having friends
buried there are requested to be
present and help in the work, and
all others who are disposed to lend
n helping hand, X. G.. NJ.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-08-05
Mothers who have shoes to
buy aud want good shoes can
save money at Karsch's Shoe
Sale
TO TEACHERS AND PATRONS,

To the Teachers and Patrons of tht
Public Schools of st. Francois
county:
Immediately preceding the open.
ing Of the public schools of the
county, the superintendent is re.
quired by law to hold, at the county
seat, an educational meeting of two
days duration. This first meeting
is called for August 2jth and 2Gth,
Program will he published at an
early date.
Very Respectfully,
A. II. AKERs,
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-08-05
County Superintendent

Darrell Westover, who has been
very i'll with typhoid fever at the
home of Mr.. +. A. Mckay at Knox
City, Is much better. He went up
with Fred Asbury and was taken
sick few days after his arrival.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-08-05
Fredericktown

2-basr hits, Raymond |; base on
balls, oil Murphy >, off Brock 1: hit
by pitcher, Asbury: struck out, by
Murphy III, by Brock T.: left on
bases, Pennington 3, Fredericktowll
=; double plays, Rozier, Raymond
and ASbury, Counts and NOrwine;
umpire, Thurman.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-08-05

The County Court has bought Il
| combination tension road roller ana
rock crusher, with l2-barr"l sprnk'
Ter, with engine for operating same,
and is getting ready to go into road
| improvement right.
Mrs. Mary COzzens and little
granddaughter of Libertyville, af-
ter visiting her brother, Mr.. Joseph
Leavenworth mt Ste. Gcncrievc,
came to Pennington and spent n
week with Mrs. Mary Shuts and her
sister, Mrs. Ellis Counts.
The NJ. +. Church sunday School
enjoyed II picnic at Woodland Park
last Tuesday, and the Christian
Church Sunday school had their an.
nual picnic at the same place Wed
ncsday. The little and big children
had Il jolly time, rOmping and feast
ing.
Mr.. Henry Hunt died last Tncs-
uaN nj tne nome ol MS lIolheI-lU-
law, Mrs. Nave, in Pennington, of
tuberculosis. The funeral took
place from the residence Wednes-
day afternoon, Rev. II. G.. Martin
conducting the services. The body
was taken to Doe Run for inter
ment.
j. 4. Tuttle of Nineland was in
town Saturday. John will give up
his job as steward of the Pennington
Hospital next Monday. He has
made n fin" steward and has care
fully looked after the interest Of the
state during his term and the new
steward will have no easy time to
keep things up t. Johns standard.
John has been mentioned as caudi-
date for tn" Democratic nomination
for presiding judge in this county
next year. --DcSotu Press
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-08-05
Stockholders Meeting.

Notice is hereby given that spe-
cial meeting Of the stockholders Of
the Southeast Missouri Fair Asso-
citation will be held in the office of
II. NJ. Ta!bert, Secretary, in Farm
ington, Missouri, on Saturday, De-
tober y, 1909, at o'clock p. m, for
the purpose of voting on n PROPOSE
tion to increase the capital stock Of
said Southeast Missouri Fair AS
sociation from six thousand dollars
to ton thousnnd dollars.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-08-05

Miss Florence Dagwell of st q.
Louis Is visiting Miss Miriam Good
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-08-05

Ladies', now is the time TO get
some choice shirt waists at re-
markably low prices. Cole n Nixon
Mercantile" Company are making
the following attractive offer: Shirt
waists thui
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1909-06-30
PETITION FOR DISTRIBUTION

NJ. p. Robinson, the surviving eX.
ecutor OF the estate Of the late James
Robinson, has asked the Circuit Court
in petition filed today, for q anal dis
trihution OF the property In accordance
with the terms Of the will left by Mr..
Robinson. lie sets forth that no petit
ton has ever been filed asking for the
approval OF final accounts. and at pres.
ent the titles are vested in him
This Is the case In which the six
annual accounts were recently flied. On
September I, 1876, NJ. p. Robinson, the
late G. p. Ward and the late $. c.
Allen were appointed executors Of the
last will Of the late James Robinson.
The will was admitted to probatc
March H., 1878. Ward die March 10
1892 and Allen, May 10, 1903. The
petitioner states that an annual ac
counting has been rendered up until
the present time, and now asks for a
final distribution Of the property. which
Is said to be valued at 100000.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1909-06-30

special committee be appointed 50 that
in case the hotels of New Orleans do
not keep their agreements In guaran
tePing not tn raise their prices abOg,
the prices for ordinary occasions, tn,
committee. with the imperial poton
tate may have the power to change
the place Of meeting. This was ais,
satisfactory to the New Orleans mobiles
The dates Of the thirty.four session.
preceding the Louisville meeting and
the cities In which they were held are
US follows:
June G, 1876. New York City.
February 6. 1877. Albany n. Y.
February 6. 1878, New York City.
February .. 1879. Albany. Ny.
February I. 1880, Albany. ~ Y.
June .. 1880. New York City.
June .. 1881. New York City.
June 7. 1889, New FORK city.
June &. 1883. New York City.
June I. 1884. New York city.
June (, 1885, New York city.
June ~. 1886, Cleveland
June 90. 1887. indianapolis.
June %. 1858. Toronto. Can.
June II. 1899. Chicago.
June 20, 1890. Plttsburg.
June Q, 1891, Niagara Falls, Ny.
August Is. 1892. Omaha.
Juno 10. 1898, Cincinnati.
June - 1894, Denver.
September 2. 1895. Nuntaskct Beach
Mass.
June 20. 1896. Cleveland
June s, 1897, Detroit.
June II. 1898. Dallas.
June u. 1899. Buffalo.
May %. 1900, Washington u. c.
June II, 1901. Kansas City. Mo.
June 10, 1902, San Francisco.
July s, 1903, Saratoga Springs. n. Y
July -. 1904. Atlantic City. n. Y.
June 90. 1905, Niagara Falls. \. Y.
June II, 1906. Chicago.
May I. 1907 Los Angeles.
July IA. 1908, St Paul
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1909-06-30
For Sale

Large new house and lot, 1859
50, #, on Buckle Lane, between Ku.
kui and Vineyard streets, Substan-
TALLY built. Iron roof, bedrooms.
Modern Plumbing. At a sacrifice.
Sl,l00,
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1909-06-30
Fight For
Our Pines

Washington. June 23.--In mcXpcct.
IDLY short order the Senate today took
Up and disposed of the lumber schedule
rnd then, entering upon the discussion
Of pineapples, agreed upon the provi-
sion regulating the rates of duty on
that article.
The sailing was not smooth when
Il came to pineapples. The contention
in this connection waS for higher rates
and came from Democratic gOurces.
The DIRECTORS were TaliaferrO and
Fletcher of Florida. The house had
liked a duty of cents per cubic foot
m pineapples in barrels and Of S. per
thousand. but the Senate Committee
on Finance reduced this rate to cents
md 81, respectively, thus restoring the
provisions Of the Dinglcy law.
TaliaferTo presented an amendment
restoring the House rate, but changing
he other portions of the provisions so
Is TO require the payment of half a
cent pound for pineapples in bulk.
The contention was for and against
his Increase and the fight was mainly
between the Florida Senators, repre-.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1909-06-30

Superintendent of Public Works
Marston Campbell this morning an.
nounced that he had concluded success.
lul negotiation for the widening Of
Hotel street, between Alakea and
Richards streets. The requirement Of
the necessary property to assure the
widening OF the street has been sub
ject of difficult work on the part Of
Mr. Campbell, and he received final
word at noon that the proposition made
by the Board OF Public Works for tho
property had been accepted. II means
a great deal TO the city to have this
street made wider, and has been agitat.
ed for long time without results un.
III now.