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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-09-09
HAS The SPIRIT
OF The COLONIES
THE MILITARY OATH OF AMER.
lcA AS TAKEN IN THE DAYS
OF WASHINGTON.

A relic OF the colonial days ant
ringing with the real tone of defenders
of the first flag of the United States,
the spirit of whom time will never eff
of the United States. The oath is that
taken by Major General Arthur ST.
Clair, before George Washington in
the camp of Valley Forge. The copy
of the oath is the property of James
King, 1873 North Mclean street.
The Military Oath.
Comrades who held up their right
hands and swore to maintain the Con-
stitution OF the United States, the laws
made in pursuance thereof; to oppose
the enemies Of the United States,
whether foreign or domestic, and to
obey all the lawful orders of their SUI
perior officers. will be interested in the
following copy of the first oath admin
istered to officers and soldiers of the
United States:
81, Arthur ST. Clair, Major-Genersl.
do acknowledge the United States of
America to be free, independent and
sovereign states, and declare thar tile
people thereof owe no allegiance or
obedience to George III, king Of Great
Britain; and renounce, refuse and alb
iure any allegiance or obedience to
him; and do swear that will, to the
utmost of my power. support. maintain
and defend the said United States
against the said King George III, his
heirs and successors and his and their
abettors, assistants and adherents, anG
will serve the said United States in the
office of Major General which | now
hold, with fidelity according to the hes,
of my skill and understanding.
AR. ST. Clair.
Sworn before me in camp of Vale.
Forge, May II, 177s
&c. Washington.
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tuition in the empire. and that within
half an hours rickshaw ride from the
Astor house are two great mission hos
pitfalls, mission press and native
churches that embody. the greatness
and beauty of the Christian propa-
ganda.
Even nearer home than the Orient,
there are many rural dwellers who go
to the city for business or pleasure and
who feel it incumbent upon them to
see the worst that the city affords,
learning naught Of its better aspects.
Pauls example is powerful preaching;
he established relationships as quick
ly as possible with the MODEST people
and forces in every community that he
visited What a boon it would have
been for scores of country and sea
shore churches if all the Christian
summer visitors this year had carried
their religious activity with them upon
their holidays.
The Man More Than the Preacher.
When we read some of Paul's letters
We are overwhelmed by the profundity
of his reasoning and the metaphysical
sweep of his conceptions. Many things
that he wrote are nard to understand.
His was great mind and he was a
great man. In all ages he stands pre-
eminent as the foremost theologian.
Concerning modern theolosian il is
said He Is q great theologian; but
he has no friends Not SO Paul. We
may be awed by his intellectual quail
ties, but we are warmed by his per
sonality. He is a preacher whom we
would delight to have for travelling
companion. Somehow or other he had
a genius for drawing people into his
life Not only the strong men pf a
community loved to fellowship with
him but even the little children We're
attracted to him, SO that we find, as he
leaves Tyre, that all the disciples. even
the wives and children. escorted him
on his way out of the city, and when
they came to the beach they lnelt
down and prayed together and babe
one another farewell 1t was tender
heart-melting occasion, like unto many
others that shine out luminously in
PauPs career.
A little later at Caesarea a similar
experience awaited the great apostle.
His friends, Ssolicitous for his welfare
more than for his which is the
way of kindred and friends the world
around entreated him not TO go up to
| Jerusalem; but Paul answered, Why
| do We weep and break my heart? For
] / am ready not to be bound only, but
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OBITUARIES.
John Il. cresap.

JOHn n. SCSSdp'
Bonaparte-John III. Cresap one of
the best known and weathiest citizens
of Boraparte died at his home here
Saturday, Sept. 4. at 1925 p. m, after
protracted illness of a complication
of diseases. Mr.. Cresap was born in
Cumberland, Nd, April 18th, 1S45 and
removed with his parents to Bonaparte
when he was but small boy, and has
resided here continuously to the time
of his death. He owned a great amount
of property here and was one of the
principal stockholders Of the Farmers
and Ira ders' bank at this place. He
leaves to mourn their loss, his wife,
two children. Mrs. Charles Stebbens.
and Mrs. Brown Moore, three grand
children, three brothers, Oliver of Ore
gon, Jonathan of Selma, Ia, Richard of
Kosh Kanong, Mo-. and two sisters,
Mrs Margaret Fisher of Cumberland.
Md. and Mrs. Henry Humphreys of
Bonaparte and two half brothers, Dam
tel and Robert Cresap of this place.
The funeral was held Monday after
noon. Rev, bruce conducted the serv-
ices al the late residence. Interment in
the Bonap4rte metery.-Contribut-
"a
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ing of the saloons has set many loaf
ers and drinkers to honest labor.
SEVEN SENTENCE SERMONS.
Character is by-product of ser
vice.-Robert E. Speer.
II | cease becoming better, shall
soon cease to be ood.-Oliyer Crom-
we'll.
Not in the clamor of the crowded
street,
Not in the shouts and plaudits of the
throng,
But in ourselves, are triumph and de-
feat. Anon.
Happiness is the feeling that we ex-
perience when we are too busy to be
miserable. Tom Mason.
In every part and corner of our life,
to lose ones self is to be a gamer, to
forget ones self is to be happy. Rob
ert Louis Stevenson.
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'ELDoN.

Eldon-Miss Minnie Madix Of Selma
spent Saturday with her friend Miss
Grace Long.
Mrs. Geo. Mason of Ottumwa, who
has been visiting her daughter Mrs.
Mrs. Jas. Reardon left for Selma TO
visit her mother.
Mrs. Frank Garrett of Ottumwa is
visiting her daughter Mrs. Bertha
Lynch.
Mrs. Laura Maxwell of Kilbourne re-
turned home aftersa visit with her
daughter Mrs. CLYDE Glasgow.
Miss Lucinda Miller of Mt. Zion re-
turned home after visit with her
cousin Miss Bertha Miller.
Miss Mabel McClouah OF nniids r@-
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to die. A weak soul raves, and rants,
and refuses to face the inevitable.
Brave hearts, like Paul, simply move
steadfastly forward on the path of
duty. They have a new passion for
the work that is yet to be done, and
a new tenderness for the people whom
they have loved on earth. 1t is pro-
found truth, although but side light
on this lesson, that the greater mans
in life, the heavier his burdens,
the more precious to him are the every
day human relationships. Paul. en-
route to Inevitable suffering and death,
had more thought for his friends, great
and small, than he had for his own i'm
pending fate.
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turned home after visiting her Aunt.
Mrs. c. W. Finney.
Mrs. o. P. Leninger of Trenton, Mo-,
is visiting her parents. Mr.. and Mrs,
C, Il. Abbott.
Mrs. Cora Hudler and daughter of
Muscatine returned home after visit
ing Mrs. f. E. Barger.
Messrs. Fred Westerfield. Clarence
and Marion Young Of Fairf1eld spent
Sunday in Eldon with friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Pierce and son
Richard of Hamilton. ILL.,, are visiting
relatives and friends here.
Mrs. Jean Jaques and children of
Burlington are visiting relatives at
this nlaca-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-12-23
ESTATE or RETSEY THOMPSON.

STATE OF VERMONT. District o.:
Chittendor, -.
,The. Probate Court for the District
Of Chittenden
To all ersons Interested in the es.
tato OF Bctsey Thompson, late of vii
ll-ton, in snid district, deceased,
GREETING:
Whereas said Court has assigned til.
10th day of January. next, for the set.
Element % The account Of the admin.
istratOr of the state of Betsey
Thompson, late OF Williston, de-
ceased. aud for decree OF tn,
residue OF said estate 10 the lawful
claimants of the same, and ordered
that public notice thereof be given to
all persons Interested in said estate
by publishing this order three week.
successiVeiv previous to the day as.
signed. in the Burlington Weekly
FREQ Press. newspaper published IN
said district
Therefore. you nre hereby notified
10 appear At the Probate Court rooms
I'm Burlington, Vermont, on the day
assisusd then ana here TO contest
the allowance OF said account If YOU
see cause. and 10 establish your right
as heirs legatees and lawful claim
ants to said residue.
Given under my hand. this l7,h day
of December. 1909.
MARCELLuS A BINGHAM.
2O,WSt Judge,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-12-23
LOTTIE II. ALLEYS ESTATE.

STATE or VERMONT. District
Chittonden. SIS.
TO the heirs ana ali persons inter.
csted in the estate Of 1.ottie T. Allen,
la'e Of Burlington. deceased:
Whereas. application has been made
10 this court in writing by the adj
mnistrator OF the estate OF Lot
tie 3. Allen praying. for license
Of the real estate of said de.
ceased, representing to said court
that it would he beneficial to the heirs
ana all persons interested in the es-
tate OF said deceased. TO sell the whols
Of the real estate of said deceased.
and convert the sane into money.
And bringing into court the. consent
bnh sa,d IN wr,inT OF al ths
state. and setting forth the situation
of the real estate.
Whereupon, the said court appointed
uary. 1870, AT tho Probate Court
rooms. in said district. TO hear
and decide upon said applica-
ton and petition, and ordered pub
persons Interested therein by publish
Ing said order, together with the time
and place OF hcarine;, three weeks
Free Press, newspahcr which circu-
lates IL the ncigl borhood Of those
persons Interested in said estate. all
which publications shall be previour
to the DAY assigned for hearing.
Therefore,. You are hereby notified
10 appear before said court at IN,
time and places assigned, then ana
there, in said court. 10 make your oh.
cense, If YOU see cause
Given under my hand, at the Pro.
bate Court rooms, this 29nd day OF
MAPCE1IJ-S \ DTVGIIANr
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-12-23


Inc Le''a Isl fraternity held n dance
IueSoay III the Masonic Temple hall.
ms decorations were of everrraons
c"i's'h'as stIeaihers' coiored lights and
banners MI ana Mrs. Burt and Mr.. and
MIS- VI. L. foWell received. The mus g.
WAS furnished by Barton's orchestra.
.hiS' '"'ops gave reception Monday
AFTERNOON Tor her sister, Mrs. Ray. Miss
Lucy bean' MISS Wilson and Miss Red
'no''u serNeu.
FRED s. wright has resigned his posi-
tioh as instructor IN electrical engineer
ing al the university position he has
leia ior me last three years, and Will 90
w. :" '""n ~ ->e" iofk, Where
- ,.,N'!',e po'''o" VITA the
~. r. 100000,
" ''',"'', "''''.n"t "o'ahlst OF
Of the courses I'm hotanv ,o.o o,1 go.
during the second half veor Dr I,t,,'
took his bachelors degree at rho I,ni'.an
sity Of Missouri and his electorate at ,bo
University of Wisconsin snacioli,i.,.
along lines of plant phvsiolor-,.
In connection with the prizes award, ,,
to freshmen in the entrance exnuino,in,,..
honorable mention should he given In Ill.,,
r.,aal, avarnir,+ior 30 Ii,,, =, '
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-12-23
CHRISTMAS AT THE HOME.

santa Claus yesterday afternoon visit.
eh the Home for Destitute Children and
when he left 81 youngsters were smiling
ana happy. There was Christmas tree
"hlch bore present, with fruit and
candy, for each of the children. And tho
best or 1t Is that Santa is coming again
on Christmas eve, when they wnl all
hang up their stockings The stage ID
tho main hall nj the Home was dressed
up to represent an Arctic scene and herr
the children sang songs and gave reel.
tations for the entertainment Of thei
guests The board of managers wit.
messed the entertainment, together witt
many friends Of the Home and not a fea
parents whose children are there bein,
cared for.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-12-23
TAINTED AFTER ARREST.
white Girl Taken from COIOrcd Sol
dtcrs' Club Rooms In WinOOSki.

Mabel Shequin. n young white girl of
this city, was arrested last evening In
the Hiawatha club looms in Winooski.
charged with being n prostitute. Miss
Shequin, tastefully attred in long black
coat and a blue princess gown. tainted
after arriving at the Jail, causing no little
CONSERVATION. She Is charged with having
been an inmate Of the disorderly house AT
81 First street.
When the officers visited the so-called
club rooms last evening they found over
~ white girls dancing and engaged in
conversat ion with the colored troopers,
who conduct and frequent the club rooms.
Many Of the girls did not appear TO be
over 20 years old and few others seemed
as young as IL and II years
A bar, where intoxicating liquor was
being sold, was also running fun blast.
One officer said: at was the toughest
ulaco was ever in
Most of the girls vino visit there reside
in Burlington.
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UNIVERSITY NOTES.
Freshman Prize Entrance EXamina-
tiOnS enthusiastically Initiation.

Tho following awards in the freshman
prize entrance examinations were an
nounced Monday morning by PIesi-
les to Hiram s. McCauey OF New Or
leans. with honorable mention OF Fred
erck s. Wheeler and ], Randall Norton
tile prize in Greek to John Schneider OF
Burlington. and the prize In Latin divid
ed between Miss Katherine Dewey and
John Schneider.
The initiation and banquet OF the Kan
pa Alpha Theta sorority was neld on
Saturday evening The following were
initiated: Miss Bernice Bartlett. Miss
Helen Daniels. Miss Katherine Dewey.
Miss Marion Gray. Miss Emily Hulburd,
Miss BESSIE Thayer, Miss Hazel Weeks
and Miss Mary Wnslow, At tho ban
quct Miss Lucy Bcan, ~, acted as toast
mistress. Alumni present were Miss
Hitchcock. o. Miss Root. %, Miss Davis.
oH-'o9, Mrs Deyette, Miss Humphrey
Mrs. Abbey, Mrs Ray and Miss Effic
Wells. 'O7.
The third senior debate was held Thurs
day afternoon. The question, "Ro-
solved, That the Honor system OF Exam
nation Should BE Adopted by the Uni
versty OF Vermont" was debated by II
X. Peck and II. r. Pierce on the affirmu.
tive. against F, y, Osgood and L. II.
Pomeroy on tie negative. The judges,
Professor Mjyter, Professor Clifford and
J.. +, smith, 10 gave their decision IN
favor OF the negative. The next senior
debate will hc held after the Christmas
recess,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-12-23

Felix Pratt. the II years old son of Mr..
and Mrs. +. Pratt of North street. died
Sunday afternoon as the result Of
injuries sustained in an accident in j. Il.
Booths lumber mill a week ago AS a
last resort an operation Was performed
upon the boy Saturday but he did not
survive II.
Pratt was in charge Of a machine known
as an edger and was running boards
through it when one of them flew back
with great force and struck him In the
abdomen. He was taken 10 his home in
what WAS not drought to be a serious
condition but internal injuries of n serious
nature became apparent IN a short time.
BESIDES his parents, the deceased is sur
vved by two brothers, Frank and Ernest
both Of this city.
The funeral was held Wednesday morn
ing from st. Joseph's Church. with burial
IN Essex Junction.
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j. VI. EOODEIL'S ESTATE.

STATE OF VERMONT. District Oh
Cnittenden.
The Honorable Probate Court for
tho district Of Chittenden.
cstod in the estate Of j. ", Goodel
late Of Burlington, deceased.
Whereas, orn,icat,on GR b3,G Dee,
made to this court in writing by the
executors OF the last will and testa-
ment of J. W. Goodell. preyinS for Il
cense and authority 70 sell the whole
of real estate of said deceased. repre-
all persons Interested In The estate
of said deceased, to sell the whole Of
the rea! estate Of said deceased. and
convert the same into money.
And bringing into court the consent
and appreciation in writing OF all the
ne!rs to said estate residing in this
State, and setting forth the situation
of the real estate.
Whereupon. the said court appoint
ed and assigned the 18th day Of January.
1910, at The, Probate Court, rooms.
upon said application and petition.
and ordered public notice there
Of to be given to al persons interest
s ga therein: by pub,ishins said order
the Burlington Weekly Free Press.
n ne,sh'npnso which circulates in the
ested In said estate. all which pub
locations shall be previous to the day
assigned for hearing.
Therefore. you are hereby notified
70 appear before said court. at the
time and place assigned, then ard
there In said court to make your OBJ
1ections to the granting Of such IL
cense. II You see cause.
Given under my hand. at the Pro-
bate Court rooms. this 22nd day OF
December. 1903.
MARCELLUs a. BINGHAM.
-t.Wut Judge
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-12-23
Mrs. Mary ITO0tc,

Mrs Mary Smith Foote died Friday
afternoon ut her home in South Burling-
ton of heart failure. Mrs. Foote was
born August 81 1Si2, and WAS G. years
of age. She VAS the wife of Ma ior Chas.
n. Foote and the daughter of ]. 4. and
Eliza Wainwright. Beside her husband,
Mrs. Foote is survived by three children
T. w. Foote nf Chicago, ILL.,, Mrs. j. r.
card of Highland Park. ILL.,. Mrs. Will
lard Mccormack. wife Of Captain Will
lard Mccormack of the 3th l.. s. cav
airy, now stationed at Port Russell.
Wyo.. and one brother II. a. Smith Of
Baxter Springs, kans. Major ana Mrs
Toote came TO Burlington from Chicago
some three years ago and built in South
Burlington thcir home. which is called
"Fa.rview."
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William j. Pierce.

william j. Pierce. late of Waltham
Mass" died at the homo Of his dauGh-
ter Mrs. Henry {. Humphrey, 315
South Union street Sunday night The
funeral was held Tuesday evening nj
eight O'Clock from the home of his dauGE-
ter, Mrs. II. c. Humphrey of South Union
street. The remains were sent TO Cam
bridge, Mass, and interment was made
in Mount Auburn cemetery.
Mr.. PIERCE was born in Craftsbury. the
son Of the late John s. Perce. who for
years resided at the corner of Church
and Pearl streets, where the Richardson
now stands. and where the early life OF
the deceased was spent. At the age OF
IL years he removed to New York city
and subsequently to Boston in which lat
ter city and it's suburbs he spent the
greater part Of his late life following
the occupation of wood engraver. He
came to Burlington about three years
ago to reside with hrs daughter had been
an invalid during most Of this time. Mr.
PIERCE was Il brother of the late Albert
G. PIERCE.
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OBITUARY
january PloOf.

January Ploof. an old resident of the
city. dropped dead Thursday afternoon al
the home OF his daughter, Mrs. Della
Lucia, on North avenue. where he had
made his home for the past few years.
Mr.. Ploof arose at the usual hour Thurs
day morning and was apparently az well
rs ever. He took a walk In the morning
and after dinner retired for short rest
lpon coming out from the bedroom he
was taken suddenly i'll and expired almost
instantly.
Mr.. Ploof was "a years of age and had
been resident Of this city for 20 years.
For % years he was an employe Of the
Baldwin Refrigerator company He Is
survived by a wife and two daughters.
Mrs. Della Lucia and Mrs. Mary White.
also a brother, Timothy Ploof. and a sis
ter. Mrs. Louise Dufresne. ali Of this
city.
John Champagne.
John Champagne Of 45 King street died
Thursday, following an illness with
typhoid fever. He was % years of age
and unmarried. The funeral was held
from 81. Joscph's Church at eight o'clocl,
Saturday morning.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-12-23
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.


The undersigned, having been an
pointed by the Honorable Probat
Court for the District of Chittenden
commissioners to receive. examine
and adjust the claims and demand,
or all persons against the estate O.
j. =. Patten, late OF Williston, ir
said district deceased. and all claims
exhibited In offset thereto, hereby
give notice that we will meet for the
purpose aforesaid. at the town clerk :
office in the town Of Wiliston, in said
district on the third Thursdays OF
January and June, next, at 10 o'clock
a. m. on each Of said days. and that
six months from the 18th DAY OF De-
ccnlbor y. -. 1903, is the time lin
tied by said court for said creditors
to present their claims 20 us Tor OK
animation and allowance
Dated ut Williston. this 18th day o.
December, A. y. 1909.
NM. NJ. BARRIER.
CIIAS ~ WARREN.
~, W.T. Commissioners.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-12-23

tall, signing pines when the snow COW
cred barns and fences We're assuming
ghostly shapes. and the hired men were
DOMINIC their Sunday po-to-meeting
clothes in preparation for a dance to
be held In Niger Holler," n suburb OF
Buck Hollow. Mr.. Fuller met Mr. Duffy
ard the horse
II was a solemn occasion. There was
loud report and the bag OF bones
ratified and cracked and Mr.. Duffey Ut
tered an oath.
You can ride back to Fairfax in my
wagon" said Mr.. Fuller, And the days
incident WAS closed.
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ESTATE OF REUBEN w. THAYER.

STATE OF VERMONT. District .,
Chittenden.
TO all persons concerned in the es.
tate of Reuben w Thayer. late OF
Colchester, in said district. deceased
At Probate Court. holden at Bur
ltngton. within I'd for the District ..
Chittcnden, on tho 10th day OF Decem,
Der, 1909. an instrument purportins
70 be the last Will and testament Of
Reuben W. Thayer, late of Colchester
in said district deceased. was pre-.
sented to the court aforesaid, for pro,
bate.
And It Is ordered by sid court tina,
the 'th Day of January, 1910. at II,
Probate Court rooms in said Burlington
be assigned for proving said Instrument:
and that notice thereof be given to ali
persons concerned by publishing this or.
Mr. three weeks successfully In the Bur.
lington weekly Free Press, news.
paper published at said Burlington
previous to the time appointed
Therefore, YOU are hereby notified to
appear before said Court, at the tim.
and place aforesaid. and contest III.
probate OF said will. II you have causl
Given under my hand at BuriingtoL
In said district, this 18TH day Of DC
Ccmhcr. 1909.
MAEcEI.iUS A. BINGHAM
s6.wSt JudA-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-12-23

Mrs. Eliza J. Elliott died yesterday af-
ternoon at two o'clock at the home OF
her daughter. Mrs. II. A. Bixbv OF Spear
street. Mrs. Elliott would have been q
years old had che lived until next APRIL
She was born n New Boston, y. H.. in
lSi5 and was twice married. her first
husband being Rodney J. Colby and her
second John Elliott. She IS survived by
two daughter Mrs. G.. r. Bixby End
Mrs. n. A. Rxbv. NIrs Elliot also
leaves one ristcr. Mrs. Amanda Bush %
Bristol, three grand children and six
great-gra ndchildren. The funeral was
held at one o'clock Monday afternoon
from her late home on Spear street
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-12-23
DIED.

PEARl--At her home in Grand Isle
VI. Dee. 18th, Mrs Rebeccs Delano. vito
of the late Alex s Pearl in the 81 year
OF her age.
MORSE-At the home OF Mrs, +. y.
Barstow on LOOMS street, last evening.
Mrs. Mary Nash Morse. In the End year
OF her age
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-12-23

Charles Ross, aged A. died Friday
morning at his home on North street at
ter a six months illness. He is survived
by a wife and seven children. Mr.. Ross.
although a resident Of this city fer many
years had hcon for the past few years
living In Charlotte" He moved to this
city about six months ago and has since
then been engaged in the carpenter
trade.