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Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1909-02-25
50 YEARS old
GOES TO PRISON

KANSAS CITY, Feb. 24.-Old Ell
len Peck, or E. Eliza Peck, as she
calls herself, the confidence queen
OF Inspector Byrnes' day, was con-
victed today in the court of general
sessions of grand larceny.
Mrs. Peck is now 80 years old.
She was convicted as a second Of
fender and the penalty of twenty
years is mandatory. She was con-
victed of getting $4,000 from Ralph
II. Aicutt of Brooklyn on pretense
that she owned a vast track OF land
In Kentucky.
The assistant district attorney Of
tered to accept a plea of guilty and
promised to ask the court to be
lenient. but the old woman stoutly
refused aud KEEP, ap her courage un-
I'll the jury announced the verdict.
Then she collapsed.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1909-02-25
SHOP OF SWELLDOM
HAS Been MOVED

The Shop of Swelldom will be re-
moved from its old site next the Ton
opah drug store to the building next
to the Union drug store, where Mrs.
Q. Mum will be pleased to have her
customers call and inspect the stock
which has been placed on sale at a
reduced cost. A new line of Easter
millinery is now enroute and in a
short time will be placed on display.
This line will be composed of all the
latest creations in new headwear.
and will be the SWEETEST array of hats
ever placed on sale in this city.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1909-02-25
OLD NINE WILL BE REOPENEn

According to the Sacramento Bee
the once-famous old Allison Ranch
mine near Grass Valley may be re-
opened thought it is not known that
negotiations have reached anything
like a tangible form. The value of
the mine is unquestioned, and had
the elder Mackey lived it never would
have closed down. According to the
men who worked in the mine during
its last days, it was just coming into
good ore, and it is matter of record
that the last months cleanup was in
the neighborhood of $4,000 above all
expenses.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1909-02-25
It's N OF Too Late
TO SAVE
500 Every Month

Though January
ons be published February eaying possible fine
800 for January on Foreign compy with
the requirements 500 for EACH
NINTH in which they delinquent published
their statements reminded Attorney claim the
fine by nsituting offending corporation the en
not advertised and filed February company
becomes subject dollars and SO ON for
month in which the law ON the snb
which will care study:
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1909-02-25

Chapter CIVILIAN act requiring
foreign corporations doing business
in the state of Nevada to publish an
maui statements Approved March
%, 1901.
Section 1, All foreign corpora
tons doing business in the state of
Nevada, shall, during the month of
May this year, 1901, and in each
succeeding year in the month of jan
uary, publish statement of their
last years business in some daily
newspaper in the state of Nevada for
the period of one week.
Sec. 2. The secretary of the COM
pany publishing the statement shall
file copy with the several assessors
of the state of Nevada.
Sec. 3. Any corporation coming
within the provisions of thi sact who
shall neglect or refuse to file state
ment as required by section / OF this
act shall be liable to a penalty OF
500 for each month that the pub
nshed statement remains unified
with the several assessors OF the
state.
Sec. Z. Any district attorney In
the state Is competent to sue to re-
cover this penalty. or the attorney
general. The first county suing
through its district attorney shall Sc
cure the penalty.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1909-02-25

city The ladies' d GoldAeld have
sakea charge Of the remains and
Christian burial Is 10 be gvea tae un-
fortunate Eirl A band Of fourteen
Pissrs l. 70 escort The remains 20 the
'slty cemetery
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1909-02-25

viii .hS - that there a liability a,taehlnr An e.u
ARE 10 ale rse rposs. Tho 60 eompv with
NE above las for advertising ~ an
reareea Interested are uva A.
with ta.s ~ y '"''""
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1909-02-25

LATER AT the inqusss held Ia
GoldAeld today Il Vas ELECTED that
the unfortunate Il the wroaE xiFl'
and that The laaRllA Dean nov cold
n death h lillian Sheen 81 Kansas
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1909-02-25

1t is now conceded by the Democrats
made in the electing Frank Folsom of
Washoe Folsom narlia-
mentarian and well understands of the
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1909-02-25

Is wonder that aboshng
gambling in Nevada when he has gambling II o.
for several thousand dollars his fellow
man. And again is 1t to be wondered
ours in decision that gambling
Our state thought before
voting the antgambling
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1909-11-19
Tribute of Respect.

At meeting of the Board of Directors
of the Farmers & Mechanics Mutual In
surance Association of Cecil County, Nd,
the following was adopted.
WHEREAS It has pleased Almighty God
in his unbounded wisdom to remove from
us our esteemed and beloved brother, John
2. Wilson, one of the Directors of this
Association, who departed this life on the
2Ist day of October, 1909.
RESOLVED. That we hereby tender his
bereaved family our coincidence and
sympathy, we mourn with his bereaved
ones, but we bow in humble submission
to the DEGREES of merciful God who is
too wise to err, and too good to be unkind,
believing our loss is his eternal gain.
RESOLVED. That in his death society has
lost oneof its best citizens; this Association
one of its ablest Directors, man faithful
and prompt in his every action, always
aiming at the right, safe counselor, an
agreeable and gentlemanly companion, a
devout christian with charity toward all.
RESOLVED: The above be published in
our County papers, copy sent to his
family, and recorded on the minutes Of
this Association.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1909-11-19
WEST NOTTINGHAM.

The Ladies' Missionary Society was enter
tanned on Wednesday at the home of Mrs. j
Otis Kennard.
The Cecil Farmers Club was entertained or
"Wednesday at the home of Elwood Balderston
The Snow Drop Mission Band will meet with
Miss Mabel Wiley tomorrow afternoon.
Messrs. Henry and James Harrison, of OK
ford, are doing the masonry work for Henry
Keen's tenant house.
Miss Annie jackson, Of Principle, is teach
ing at Monroe school this week and boarding
with Mrs. George Thompson.
The Academy foot ball team defeated the
Elkton High School team on the latter's
grounds last Saturday by score of II too
Miss Bessie Rawlings spent Saturday and
Sunday week with her sister, Miss Florence
who is attending school in New York.
Isaac Yocum spent Saturday and Sunday
with Cherry Hill friends.
Little Miss Elsie Benjamin, who is sick with
typhoid, is somewhat improved.
Miss Matte Buchanan entertained a party
of friends recently.
Mrs. Howard White, of Frederick. Md, wa
q weekend visitor at the home of Mr.. ant
AIRS. E. K. Krauss.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1909-11-19
ZION

The sale held at the home Of the late Isaac
England by Clifford Cook, on Tuesday. was
very well attended, everything selling for full
value.
Misses Eta Crothers and Lillian Cameron
were weekend visitors in Philadelphia.
DIR. Dunn, Of Chester. was entertained at the
home of E. d. Carhart over Sunday
The Rev. BIZ. Brinkema is holding series
of Evangelistic services IN the Presbyterian
church this week. The Rev. j. H. Crawford
had charge on Tuesday evening, the Rev.
Samuel Polk on Wednesday. and the Rev
William Crawford on Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Curtis Irwin spent Sunday with
Oxford friends.
The Rev. and Mrs. J. H. Crawford, Of Central
Presbyterian church, Wilmington, Del, ware
entertained at the mansa on Tuesday.
Miss Rachel Rittenhouse, of New Bridge.
epent Sunday with her parents.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1909-11-19
James e. Seaman.

James E. Seaman, formerly of this
county, died Friday at the Delaware Hos.
pital in Wilmington, as the result of in.
juries suffered on Oct. 80, aged II years.
Mr.. Seaman, who was mail messenger,
was pulling truck loaded with mail at
the railroad station in Wilmington when
freight train struck the truck, and forced
it over him, crushing his foot. Blood
poison resulted, ending in his death.
The remains were brought to Elkton
Tuesday morning and taken to Bethel
cemetery for interment.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1909-11-19
Mrs. Mary Ann Chapman.

Mrs. Mary Ann Chapman, widow of
the late George Chapman, died at the
home Of her daughter, Mrs. w. H. Van
Pelt, near Zion, Wednesday, Nov. II, in
the S3rd year Of her age. Three sons and
a daughter survive Charles, Jonas and
George, and Mrs. w. H. Van Pelt. The
funeral will be held Saturday, goth inst.
Meet at the residence of w. H. Van Pelt
at II a. m. Services in Calvert M. E.
Church at ! o'clock. Interment in Rose
bank cemetery.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1909-11-19
Mrs. Elizabeth j. Irwin.

Mrs. Elizabeth Jane Irwin, wife of
Albert H. Irwin, died Nov. 9, at her home
in Philadelphia, from the effects of a
stroke of paralysis suffered the week
previous. The deceased was IS years Of
age and was former resident of Noting
ham, Pa, where her husband was station
agent for number of years. She is sur
yived by her husband, one son and one
daughter. The funeral was held Satur-
day, with interment at West Laurel Hill
cemetery.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1909-11-19
IA Head Cattle

Consisting OF Bull, 2 yearling Heifers and IL
Mich Cows. These COWS are all young, home
raised stock; six of them haye calves by their
sides, three others fresh, the other two close
springers. They are good mixers and exec llent
butter makers.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1909-11-19
Mrs. Abran Ressler.

Mrs. Abram Ressler, of Lititz, Pa,
died suddenly Saturday while on her way
home from Lancaster market The de
ceased was So years of age. She was
twice married, her first husband being
John H. Kaufman, who died twelve years
ago. Her second husband, Abram
Ressler, survives, and also two sons and
four daughters, all children by her frs
marriage. Mrs. James McCauley, O
Rock Springs, Cecil county, is daughter
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1909-11-19
81 28 Head of Hogs

A 70 Head OF Hogs
Consisting of 2 Brood sows, one with litter of
eight pigs; Boar, II Shoats, weigh 100 lbs. each;
9 small Shoats.
Corn by the busssess Fodder by the
bundle.
Farming Implements. Etc Farm Wagons. q
New Hay higgins, Extension Top Carriage. With
Pole. Burns make, in excellent condition; Top
Buggy, Spindle Wagons Market Wagon, Carriage
Pole, Double Basket Sleigh, with Pole, all in good
| condition; 2 Mccormick Binders, seven foot cut
Empire Grain Drill, eleven hoe; Buckeye Grain
Drill, eleven hoe; Mccormick Mower, five foot
cut; Horse Rakes, Roller, Disc Harrow, new;
spike Harrow; Hand Cultivators, 8 Syracuse
Plows ] One-horse Plow Black Hawk Corn
Planter, Grain Fan. Corn Shelter, Cutting Box,
Grind Stone, Extension Ladder. forty feet; Beam
and Pea, Cross Cut Saws, Hand Saw, Cradle,
4 Schthes, Corn Knives, Axes Hoes, Shovels. Forks
1 and Rakes; Half bushel and Peck Measures
Portable Steam Engine, four horse power: No.
| Farquhae Thresher, Circular Saw and Frame,
/ Feed MIL. Betting, Hay Forks with Rope and
Blocks complete, COCK Stove: New Niagara, No
| 2 Sets Double Carriage Harness, Sets Single
! Harness. Q Sets Wagon HarRess. Sets Plow Har
ness Saddle Collars, Brides, HRlteEg. Ply Nets.
Mattocks, OK Chains, Single and Double Trees
Wrenches and numerous articles too tedious to-
mention.
SsrEverything advertised will positively be
/ sold.
| TERMS OF SALE-Cash. No goods to be re-
moved until tn terms are complied with.
WILLIAM A. WILSON,
EDWARD G. WILSON,
WALTER g. WILSON,
HARRY L. WILSON,
Administrators Of William J. Wilson, deceased
| p. n. Groves. Auctioneer.
! william " GEpuch, Clerk.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1909-11-19

President Taft has issued his Thanks
giving proclamation, setting forth Thurs
day, November 25th, as day of general
thanksgiving, and calling upon the
people to lay aside their usual vocations
on that day, and repair to their churches
to unite in appropriate services of praise
and thanks.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1909-11-19
DEATHS.
MRS. Elizabeth Curry.

Mrs. Elizabeth Curry, widow Of the late
George Curry, died Monday at her home
in Glen Roy, Pa, after lingering illness,
aged "a years. Five daughters survive.
The Redwood gazette., 1909-11-10
CHAPTER x.

TURNING A DIRTY TRICK.
nINCKNEY started at first, too
amazed to speak. Finally he
managed to pull himself to-
gether.
Frances! What are you doing
here?" he exclaimed.
The girls reply was contemptuous
sneer.
81 don't have to ask what you are
doing here"
"You know?"
"Yes," she cried IL know you are
trying to ruin Mr.. Sommers' gun, and
that's why I'm hereto prevent it."
Her hatred Of dishonesty, her love
for Sommers, her pride in the honor
of the Durants, had all combined to
drive the girl into fury Of passion
that Pinckney had never seen before
He could not fight against it, He
knew that, and SO he had to temporize
Instead of showing anger he only
smiled with apparent surprise and
pity.
What could have put such a ridicu
lous notion in your mind, Frances. /.
It's too foolish to discuss. Who told
you?"
Don't try to explain, Edward" the
girl exclaimed angrily. Lucy Smith
told me. O'Leary told her. He was
hurt because he wanted to be honest.
The Redwood gazette., 1909-11-10

ing lowered into the trap to draw out
the gun when Marsh caught PinckEcy
by the arm.
"Mr. Pinckney, don't-don't try it."
he exclaimed. 'Sommers suspects"
Pinckney shook off the restraining
touch.
LET him suspect" he exclaimed con-
temptuously. What difference does
that make? Once get that gun into
the bath without his seeing it, l can
beat him, no matter what story he
tells in Washington"
But you can't get it in," expostu-
lated the frightened draughtsman.
you couldn't beat him or he wouldn't
have left He's gone to put on his
working clothes"
For reply Pinckney shook himself
free and shouted to Smith:
Here, Smith, Sommers has just de-
manded that you be discharged. He
says you can't handle the job. He's
gone to change his clothes, and he'll
be back in a minute to boss the job
himself"
That was enough. The drunken
foreman's rage was as fierce as one of
his own furnaces now.
"He has, has he?" he roared above
the noise of the furnaces and the
Changing STEEL "If he comes in here
I'll throw him in the furnacew
81 don't blame you," supplemented
Pinckney And Smith, seeing now the
general manager was behind him in
whatever be might attempt, was ready
for desperate work.
"Herev he shouted '"Take my sig
nal whistle. I'll go over by the door
and wait for that guy. When he
shows up you signal the men to take
out the gum"
"When he comes inv' exclaimed
Pinckney, amazed. "How can you
stop his seeing you?"
The foreman laughed brutally, then,
STOPPING over, picked up from the
floor a short piece Of iron, already
blood stained at one end.
"O'Leary," he said briefly, and,
turning with the bar in his hand,
lurched across, drunkenly confident,
toward the path which Sommers must
cross on his way in the office to the
trap furnaces that contained the Som
mers gun, now ready to be hoisted
and transferred to the tempering bath.
Marsh had already hurried away.
Possible murder was more than he
had counted on when he allowed
Pinckney to bully him into becoming
his fellow conspirator
Pinckney stood ready with the whis-
tie in his hand, while the men at their
places waited. ready to hoist when
the signal should be given.
The trap was laid. All was in readi-
ness when Pinckney saw a raggedly
dressed girl with a shawl over her
head hurrying down the furnace room
from the door through which the men
were accustomed to enter.
"Here" he shouted. What are you
doing here? Who are you? Get outw
Instead Of answering the girl ran
on until she had come facing him.
Then she stopped short and threw
back the shawl from her head.
Pinckney started back in amaze
ment, for instead of Lucy Smith, as
he expected, he looked into the blazing
eyes Of Frances Durant.
The Redwood gazette., 1909-11-10

II 0Ont hGUe TO treat GnybOdy tCelt. I'm
Independent"
very valuable man, one of the best
I've ever known. I'd hate to lose him.
He is thoroughly competent. even
though he seems drunk. Liquor only
makes him quarrelsome and imperti-
nent. 1t doesn't affect his ability as
a workman
"He was just the man for this Job.
That's why l put him in charge and
let him stay on even though drunk.
You can depend on it, he'll do the
work all right
Sommers accepted the explanation
with shrug.
"Well, you're the general manager.
Mr.. Pinckney," he said. "If that gun
is ruined in your place the Durant
works will be responsible Personally
think, valuable as Smith may be, It
would be good thing to lay him off
until he sobers up"
Pinckney nodded.
II understand your feelings" he
said, "but I'll stay out here myself to
see that the gun goes through all
right. Smiths nasty now. 1t might be
as well if you didn't stay any longer
1t upsets him to have outsiders about"
For the first time real suspicion of
foul play took hold of Sommers. They
were all too obviously anxious to get
him away.
Don't worry" he said shortly to
Pinckney "I'll take care of myself.
I've got time to get into my working
togs, haven't II"
He turned away and started back to
the Office just in time to meet Marsh
approaching. He had sized up Marsh
for an honest, we'll meaning fellow, so
he didn't hesitate to stop him.
"Oh. | say, Marsh, what time did
that gun go into the fireY'
The head draughtsman looked up
and down and everywhere but at Som
mers' face.
IL don't know, Mr. Sommers, ex-
actly." he hesitated.
Don't know" exclaimed the officer.
"What's going on here anyhow? 1t
looks to me like there's something
wrong. Didn't you tell me that gun
went in at o'clock?"
Marsh was thoroughly frightened
now.
Did l say 6 o'clock? I've forgotten.
Mr.. Pinckney will know. I'll ask him."
Suspicion had become practical GER
tainty in Sommers' mind now. He
saw he, too, must be diplomatic. He
must not let these people realize what
he suspected. He shook his head ca
gerly.
ooh. don't bother Pinckney, Marsh.
I'll be back in a moment, just as soon
as | @et on my working clothes"
Ale leaving Marsh in cold sweat
of naval man hurried into
the aale AS soon as the door had
clos him Pinckney rushed over
to S
"N9 laith, go to it quick" he
com HGaG
In 9n Mt the roar in the big fur
mace re0in rad increased tremendous
ly. Sub aegan to below his orders.
The lIizing the important time
had a ent to work with a will.
tt Aagl traveller was rushed over
abos It trap furnace as fast as it
coul wed The chains were be-
The Redwood gazette., 1909-11-10
Copyright, 1908. by Frederic Thompson
All Rights Reserved

Tile naval man turned without a
word and walked over to the general
manager.
"Perhaps you can explain this. Mr..
Pinckney?' he demanded sternly.
Pinckney smiled apologetically.
81 hope you won't mind Smith. You
can see he's been drinking"
The officers eyes narrowed. The
fighting look was still on his face
"And that's the kind of a man you
allow to be in charge Of important
work." he demanded
Pinckney was still apologetic
1T doesn't often happen Pm glad to
say" he explained. But Smith is a
The Carlisle independent., 1909-02-18
We Could Scream It At You

la a full page announcement and give you 2,647 reasons why you should read the feature art icles which are appearing in this paper, but we won't. Why? Sim ply because the stories are our arguments. In the next issue of this paper we will present a prize winning argument and feature combined. It is entitled: 'Dyna- mite Trio" by George T. Pardy. It is a Master Sleuth story and a world -beater for merit, interest and instruction. Whats more, it's clean. It weaves the charact- eristics of a desperate gang with the prettiest little bit of romance you have read in some days. To tell you more would spoil it. Read it and see. In our next issue.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-02-18
Inter - School Contests.

Will be held at Little Rock on Friday and Satu rday April 23rd. and 24th.
 The dates for the Inter School Contests and for the State Field Meet have been set forward one week, and will take place at Little Rock, Friday and Saturday, April 23rd. and 24th.
 This grsat state wide series of school and college contest is be- ing conducted by the Depart ment of Public Instruction, the State Teachers Association and the Board of Trade and other commercial bodies of Little Rock.
 Several hundred dollars in cash and trophy prizes are being offer ed to the contestants and to the schools for readings, declamat- ions, vocal and instrumental musical contests etc, and a com plete field and track meet will be
The Carlisle independent., 1909-02-18
Hamilton Items.

The musical entertainment given by Miss Berlin Percefull at Cooks school was carried out aricely. She was assisted in the
 Sic by the Black Cap Band. Prof. Fergusons singing class was present and rendered a few religious songs.
 Cotton is on stand still, same old price g 1-2 cents.
 Otho Kemp who has been off on a big hunting trip on Long Point, came in with big load of ducks.
 Webster Williams and Miss Kate Warren visited Miss Adell Harmon Sunday.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-02-18
Zion Items.
Lots of rain.

Lots of rain.
 Zion is rich with lagrippe, sev- eral families are sick.
 Zion is on the boom, Sunday school every Sunday at 10 o'clock. White school has also organized Sunday school for 3 o'clock in the afternoon. We wish them success.
 White school has called Bro. Morris as pastor this year.
 Will James has purchased a new horse.
 Miss Berline Percefull will give an entertainment at Whites school Tuesday night.
 MT. and Mrs. Tom Davis were the guests of Miss Jennie Me Carty, fifteen miles east of here, Friday afternoon.
 Mir. and Mrs. Gus Holt visited at Hamilton, Sarthday and Sun day.
 Miss Ruth Adams of Hazen. was the guest of Miss Beeeie McKewen, Saturday.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-02-18
LONOkE LETTER News of the County Capital Gatf1ere by
 Our Special Correspondent.

was held at the old Baptist Church on the 16th. inst. Babies from four month to four years were entered and the audience acted as the judges, deciding by popular vote. The affair was given by the merchants of lOnoke
 The Rock Island Frisco Agri- cultural Car, under the manage ment of H. $. White, will arrive here about the 25th. inst, and remain for several days. The car is literally stocked with Agri- cultural and Horticultural exhib- it's from the territory traversed by the two roads and will be a beneficial sight, of which all should avail themselves.
 The second week of Circuit Court passed busiTy, leaving a mum Der of cases, civil and crim- inal, in the form of judgments. The case of State vs Walter Bev- is, charged with the murder of J. w. Wilson in January, 1908, was again tried last week, result ing in verdict of guilty of man. slaughter and fixing his punish ment at one year in the peniten- tiary. The defense prayed an appeal. Jno. Began, indicted for murder in the first degree, was acquitted by the jury. Jno. Luster and R. A. Wall were fined 5000 each for carrying conceal. ed weapons. Cleve Estis plead guiltyTo grand larceny and was given one year in the penitenti- ary. EStiS is brother of Will Estis who killed his wife and a man by the name of Aycock, on the Chapline farm three miles south of Lonoke two years ago, and has never been caught. He stole two horse from Chas. Just ice near Cabot about two weeks ago and was trying to get to Ark ansas County when arrested by Sheriff Fletcher. Arch Cling ham was found guilty of assault to rape and sentenced to one year in the penitentiary. Henry Will jams was given one year on con- viction of grand larceny, and Wm. Martin and H. A. White were convicted of illegal sale of liquor and fined 5000 each. The grand jury adjourned Friday, having returned between twenty and twenty five indictments.