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The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-21

ONE OF BREwT0Ns OLDEST cIrI-
ZENs DIES.
DurirK War Time He 0rwnnfzee Cona-
pany of which He VIVA Cap.
tain--Born I'm CoIun-
bus, ca. =,

Brewton. Dec. Especial After
a short Illness DR.. Henry Hoicombe
Malone, one of the Oldest citizens
Brewton, died yesterday morning a
an early hour. DR.. Malone was borI
In Columbus. Ca. In March, 1887. hav-
ing attained the age OF nearly q
years at the time of his death.
He graduated at Bellevue College.
New York city. in the sos and soon
thereafter removed to South Alabama
where he has been prominently iden
tiied with the business, professional
political and social interests of this
section. Early in the SOS he organ.
lied a company of infantry and went
to the front as captain in the 18th
Alabama Regiment. He served until
near the end of the war. when he be-
came incapacitated for duty by rea-
son of bad health.
Returning to Brewton. at the close
of the war. he married Miss Mary Ann
Snowden. to whom were born seven
children. Misses Rebecca. Ella and
Ruby. of this city; DIR. E. Y. Malone.
Of Samson: Mrs. T. B. Early. of &c
nava; Mrs. J. NJ. Crossley. and Walter
J. Malone. of this city. He was elect.
ed Mayor Of Brewton and served one
term.
The funeral was held from the FAM
fly home on Mildred Street yesterday
The service was simple, being con-
Quoted by Rev. F.. A. Rogers, of the
Methodist Church. with prayer by
Rev. w. NJ. Murray OF the Baptist
Church. after which the Masonic fra
ternity took charge of the body. The
service of that order was observed a
the Old Fort Crawford Cemetery In
East Brewton.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-21
DICKENS GIVES BOND
TO FEDERAL COURT

Mobile. Dec. 20.--tSpeciaD Charles
q Dickens. who has figured more
prominently In the State and Federal
Courts the past year than any other
Individual was again in the tolls to-
day
An indictment was returned by the
Federal grand jury which adjourned
saturday. against Dickens. charging a
vfoiation OF Federal bankruptcy Laws
He was arrested and gave bono in
the sum OF $3.50.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-21
Approves soldiers, Sentences.

Louisville, KY. Dec. 2O-Governor
Wilson today approved the verdicts
returned by a court martial which
tried the members of the list Ken
tucyk Regiment for non-attendance at
drill and found three privates guilty
Their punishment was fixed at the
payment of a fine Of IS or a sentence
of five days in the county Jail.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-21
Confides I'm Physician.

Norfolk, Va. Dec. 20-The young
would be suicide known here as Ruth
Morton, has confded the secret of her
Identity to DIR. c. H. Morrison. one OF
her physicians. DR.. Morrison said
that positively no one else In Norfolk
knows her real name and that he will
not disclose it. The girl continued to
improve today.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-21
SUPREME COURT ADJoURNs.
Jurists Take Rest During Holiday
SeaROn,

Washington, Dec 2o.-After an
nouncing q number of decisions and
hearing the usual Monday quota of
motions, the Supreme Court of the
United States today took a recess for
two weeks.
i II is expected that when the court
reconvenes on the third of January,
one of the. seats now vacant, win be
occupied by Judge Lurton, who today
was confirmed by the Senate as the
successor of Justice Peckham. Even
then. the bench will not be full, a.
Justice Moody will be absent on ac-
count of illness.
Immediately after reconvening, the
court will take up the tobacco trust
and 1t Is expected that the Standard
Oil Company's case will DO reached
early in the spring.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-21
URGES DIRECT PRIMARIES.



ment I'm Magaxine.
bunaio. N. Y, Dec. 20-Chairman
norman Il. Mack. of the Democratic
NationaI Commute. in signed state
ment, comes out solidly for direct
nominations in the aJnuafy number of
National Monthly. Mr.. Mack saws In
part:
The direct primary may make and
unmake political leaders and even po-
hticaf parties before another wear
IL Is possible to stop 1t In the New
York State Legislature at the coming
session. but II will smash the Repub-
hcan Party in New. York to do 1t and
by reason of the enemy's condition
the opportunity for Democracy be-
comes all the greater. The people of
New York State will have a direct
primary system.
THE average voter wants the d.
rect primary If the Democratic Party
OF New York is wise. II will not lose
this splendid opportunity"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-21
Dectse. Arain.t count.

Posen, Prussia. Dec. 20.-The Supe-
rior Provincial Court today decided that
the so-calIed Count Joseph Kwilecki
was not the son of Count Ignacia XVII
lecki, nor Of the late Countess Isabelia'
wesieska Kwilecki, but the child of
the wife of railway Waterman named
Meyer. The costs of the case were i'm
posed upon the Count
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-21
win Not ouash Tndictment..

Toledo, o.. Dec. 2o.-Judge Braugh.
in Common Pleas Court, today over
ruled motions to quash FIVE indictments
against Circuit Judge Michael Donnelly
of Napoleon County, president of the
failed Ohio German Fire Insurance
Company. The indictments charge
perjury, embezzlement and obtaining
money under false pretenses.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-21
Hodges Goes to Sea.

Washington. Dec. 20.-Capt Ben w.
Hodges, commandant of the naval sta
ton at New Orleans, was today des-
ignated to take command of the battle
ship Wisconsin. He will relieve Capt.
Frank s. Beatty. who will be assigned
shortly as commandant of the navy
yard at Washington, d. c.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-21

John w. Dumas. white man who
has recently been twice arrested for
alleged violation Of the prohibition
laws, was again held this afternoon.
dozen bottles OF beer were found
concealed in the ground at his place
OF business in Cont. near Water
street. Dumas gave bond for his ap-
pearance for trial.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-21

Washington, Dec 20---John r.
Walsh. the Chicago banker. will be able
at least to eat his Christmas turkey
at home. The formal presentation to
the Supreme Court of the United
States OF his petition for writ OF c-r-
torarl insures that result. for the
government was granted ten days in
which to reply. and walsh's attorney
five days more in which to respond.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-21

Mobile, Dec. 2o.---Arrived: Steam
ers Ennisbrook (Br), Gulfport;
schooners, Maud H. Dualey. Manzanil-
10; Margaret c.. (Br), Havana; bark
Altelva, (Nor), Andressan.
Cleared: Steamers Ennisbrook. (Br),
Antwerp; schooner f. W. Pickles,
(Br), Caibarrien.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-21

Port Eads. Dec. 20.-Arrived: Steam
ers Atenas. (Br). Colon via Port Lii
mon; Antilles, New York; Phoenicia,
(Br), Pernambucco via st. Lucia
Chalmette. Havana; Cerea, ItaD, New
York; Honduras, (Fr)I Havre via Ant
werp, Bordeaux, ETC.; Lord Erne,
(Br), Las Palmas
Sailed: Steamers Ell Dorado, New
York.
| Galveston, Tex, Dec. 20.-Arrived
Strs. Ell Vale, New York.
Cleared: None.
Sailed; Str. Ell Sud. New York.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-21
Names Foraker aa Marshal.

United States marshals named by
President Taft today were Creighton
NJ. Foraker, of New Mexico. who has
held Office for sixteen years. Attach
ed to the appointment some political
significance is thought to be included,
as Mr.. Foraker is a brother of former
Senator Foraker. of Ohio. and Mr. Tai
is very much concerned in bringing
the Republican faction in Ohio into
closer harmony.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-21

New Orleans La, Dec. 20.-Cleared:
Steamers Euningdale. (Br), Porgresso;
Parismina, (Br), Bocas del Toro via
Belize, Port Barrios and Port Limon;
Massapequa, Porto Rico.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-21

Mr.. and Mrs. A. b. waenon ana
daughters. of Birmingham, are here
for the holidays with her mother. Mrs
J. B. Otis. In Washington Square.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-21

Mrs. Heidelberg has gone to Pensa
cola to spend the holidays with he
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. A. v. Clubbs.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-21
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MOBILE PARAGRAPHS.

Mobile, Dec. 2O.-(Specfal)-Z
Hainty, who was a prisoner in the
county awaiting trial on the charge of
grand larceny has been removed to
the city hospital suffering with con-
sumption. Hainty has no chance to
recover.
For the twenty-our hours ended at
7 o'clock this morning Mobile exper-
fenced the most dIsagreeable period
In recent years. With slow driz-
cling rain falling throughout the day
and night the temperature never va
ried three degrees, the high being 80
and the low SO for the twenty-fo
hours.
Chairman George T. Lyndal of the
Tented City committee of the General
Confederate Veterans Reunion to be
held here in April. is in recent of a
letter from Congressman G. w. Taylor
informing him that the Secretary of
War is ready to forward, on demand.
1000 tents and 1000 blankets and cots
for use of the local committee imme-
diately upon Congress authorizing the
loan OF these. This will be done i'm
mediately after the Christmas hou-
days. said Congressman Taylor.
barber shop, directly across The
street from the police patrol house in
Cont street, was entered some time
during last night and eight razors
two pairs of clippers and other things
were stolen. There is no clue to the
thief.
CHIEF of Police GIblin is in race,nt
of information from New Orleans that
two noted crooks had purchased ticIx-
cts In that city for Mobile. Chief
Giblin at once communicated the in
formation to the local banks.
On January the local lodges OF
Odd Fellows will have a joint install
lation. Chairman H Nogel OF the
Arrangements Committee stated that
Grand Master NJ. T. ormond would
be present. Rev. Edmonds Bennett
rector of Trinity Episcopal Church, and
Past Grand Master r. r.. Conway, win
deliver addressed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-21

ro CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
raka LAXATIVE BROMo Quinine Tablets
q. W GROVES signature - on each Dox.
-tues
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-21

Bay Minette. Dec. 20--(Special)-
Announcement is made by Ex-Probate
Judge Charles Hail for the nomination
before the Democratic primary for the
once OF Probate Judge. Mr.. Hall
served twelve years before in that ca
pacfty and was defeated by j. H. H.
Smith, the present Incumbent. for re-
election.
II has been rumored that Smith will
run again.
8. s. Dull. formerly of Bay Minette.
but now of Camel. Cuba. has written
friends here that he will return some
time In February. to Baldwin County.
DR.. Campbell Is adding another
story. making three in al. to his hotel
TO accommodate his patients.
ROBSON I'm MOBILE.
Csngzessman Talks OF the Panama
Canal.
Mobile. Dec, Especial. )--Con-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-21

Thaw Again Loses.
washington. Dec 20-Justice Nc
Kenna, of the Supreme Court of the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-21

TuesdNy Bridge Club
The Afternoon 500 Club of last sea
son reorganized on last Friday and
win be known as the Tuesday Bridge
Club. Miss + N,ie Eichold will be
the hostess Tomorrow for the meeting
and the club members are Misses Lena
Hanaw. Lena Metzger. Miriam Jacob
son. Ethel Steinhart of Greensboro.
Lucille Schwarz. zerline Well and
Elaine Eichoid.
Personal Notes.
Mr.. and Mrs. Peter vredenburgh,
Pine Hill, Ala, and their guest, Mrs
James L Brainerd. Of Springfield, Ill.
are here for a short stay at the Battle
House.
Arthur Moragues arrived today from
the University of Alabama to spenc
the holidays.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-21

WINES.
e1.e5 GALLON ExPRESsAGE PAID.
In Glass Jugs.
Gren Trading Co., Pensacola, Fla.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-21
NelOs Of Mobile Society

ment to Miss Emily Purvis of Pulaski,
Va, who Is the holiday guest OF Miss
Virginia Herndon.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-21

Mrs. George p. Scriven of Savannah.
ga. Is here on visit to Mr. and Mrs.
Murray Scriven 80 =
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-21

Theatre Party for Miss Purvia.
a very charming affair OF this even
ing was the theatre party given by
Miss Marion Hunter. one Of this sea-
sons attractive debutantes. in compii-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-21

SPECIAL DEEP SPRING wHIskEY,
Sour Mash.
FOUR FULL QUARTS
$500 EXPRESS PAID
Greil Trading Co., Pensacola, Fla.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-21

The HAMILTON Whist Club met this
afternoon az . o'clock with Mrs. viii
liam Kelly az her pretty new home OF
Government Street Loop.
The prize was a fancy articleA anG
those who played were: Mesdames
Donald. Hall. Hodgson. Joseph Me-
Rhiliipa, w. c.. cochrane, Minor
Friend. John Cechrane. Rittenhouse
Moore and Misses Heustis and lie
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-21

/ Gob11e. Dec. 2o.--ySpecial. 1.-The
Uexeti<s az the week opened most sue
G119ful1y this evening with the an
u11 christnas hop given by the UNI
yereity Military School at German
1nl1ef Hall
The hall was attractively decorated
With palms and streamers Of the coli
1eGe colors, crimson and grey. PEN
uAnts OF crimson and grey waved
about the stage and chandeliers and
from behind q screen of bamboo and
palms an orchestra played delightful
muEic.
The brass buttons had things all
their own way In the opening dance.
but later on dancing was general and
continued In gay round until late
hour.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1909-07-24

Sheriff lager. 81 Al,isiav. r<<1Ixcd
snotier letter from Sheriff Si1ikS. 81
sonoma county. Cal, 10 which &er<
attached to photographs. on4 III 2
front face, and the other proi||< o|<~
tuFc Of Scott Johnson. held af Santa
Rosa for the murder of James &. M M
Allistcr. near RowlandyiIIe. 81 M3r
81, whom he stated he had struck xIf6
hatchet, but did NOT know wlfefh1x
he had killed him or not. Parties ~IIo
Know Johnson. recognized the picfufo
instantly. Sheriff HaQcr after 1et<Iof
OF Sheriff Smiths iirst letter. xivida
lohnson's story. published last week.
had little or no doubt of Ills id<nfitr.
but the photographs settled tie osicS~
tion: He and States Attorney Con-
stable arranged for procuring khe
needed requisition papers for tie DE-
livery Of Johnson, and the Sheriff will
leave for Santa Rosa next week to
secure him and bring INN INN East f:z.t
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1909-07-24
Church Services
METHODIST

'Elkton NJ. F. Church. Rev. II. A.
q Westerfeld, Pastor. Preaching at
1890 a. m. subject Mountain Scenes
OF the Bible-Mt. Nebo." Sabbath
School. lI.4s a. m; Epworth League
)pcn-air services at West ElEton, 63o
p. m; song service and short sermon,
5 p. m, subject. "Davids Song Of
Thanksgiving"
"Hopewell NJ. +. Church, Wood
lawn. Rev. J Howard Gray, Pastor.
Sabbath services July IS: Sunday
School at o.3o; preaching and baptis-
NAL service, at 1890; Epworth League
and preaching at 8 p. m. Preaching
at Asbury at 3 p. M. All welcome
'St. Johns NJ, f. Church. Rev l.,
q. Fosnocht. Pastor Subjects for
tomorrow tSunday) as follows At
1890 a. m. Good News from Hca-
ven" 3 p m, Epworth League. fol-
lowed by short sermon on Little
Hadad
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1909-07-24
Costly Fire At Newark Plant

Fire starting in the dry room OF the
American Vulcanized Fibre Com
pauy's plant at Newark, Del, about 6
o'clock on Wednesday evening, burn
ed portion of the big structure, about
700 feet long. one end OF brick, three
stories high. and the other OF frame,
one story in height. Two engines
from Wilmington were hurried to the
aid OF the Aetna, home fire company,
but one end OF the plant was practi-
caly destroyed before they arrived.
Most OF the plant was saved. The loss
is put at from $4,000 to $4,000. large
~ on raw fibre. and is said to be fully
covered by insurance. The plant en-
ployed a large number OF hands. a
number OF whom will be out OF work
until the burned portion OF the plant
is rebuilt
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1909-07-24
BASE BALL
OF THE CLUBS.
Schedule for today Saturday,:
North East at Elkton.
Elk Mills at Rising Sun.
Perryville at Chesapeake City.

The Craigtown A. c. defeated Her
ring onubbers from Havre de Grace.
on Saturday, by the score of S to T.
Craigtown struck I3 men
The Iron H1l base ball team played
the Cherry Hill team on the latter's
grounds. ON Saturday last, and was de
featcd by score OF r3 to ?. Tong
pitched fine game. and the fielding OF
X. Davis would have been great. but
the girls proved too much for him
while near them in right field Cherry
Hill's new coach, Mr.. Crisrond. made
fine appearance on the field, and did
very nice work.
Cecil,on and Chesapeake City play
ers defeated the Middletown team
ON Wednesday by score OF to o
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1909-07-24

tectives Pohler and Katz, OF Bal
timore, showed up, but found nothing
20 interest them. AS the count. which
was rather slow III most districts, pro-
cecded. great interest was shown by
Republicans as well as Democrats in
the outcome. Along toward midnight
friends OF Murray and Drennen were
eqhally confident, and il was seen that
the fight for Register was close. II
was soon conceded that MeAllister
was safe for Sheriff, though few
thought he had the lead he showed.
Most people explained this on the
ground that he was quite as accept
able, ii not more so. to the Organiza-
tion as was Yerkes, its supposed fav-
crite. II was conceded that Griffith
stood tn win for long term Commits
sioner. and the fine poll made by Blake
came as a surprise. II was thought
that Hess was safe for short term
Commissioner. but Dcshane's canvass
was effective. and he won out by AZ
plurality. Taylor was accepted BY
those posted as the winner for Treas
urer. and he had a good lead over
Logan and Lynch. who made the next
best polls.
The fight for State Convention dele
gates excited interest, but word went
down the line that the last four we're
Regular. and they won by heavy
pluralities. So. too. with the candi-
dates for the House OF Delegates, Cos
den, Keys and Peoples were sealed and
anonted and won hands down. Cro-
theirs defeated Squier by more than
two To one.
The count in the first precinct OF the
Third district was not finished till well
after 3 o'clock on Sunday morning.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1909-07-24
DEMOCRATIC MACHINE WINS OUT IN PRIMARIES
Almost
Lower Most The On Tckef

The folks who have been for weeks,
prior 10 the Democratic primary, fore
casting the exact makeup OF the ticket
that would be nominated. have had
their prophetic powers we'll endorsed
The Organization drove its steam-rol-
Ter over all opposition and. in the
words of one OF its most distinguished
leaders. have succeeded in safely
landing Drennen and Omar. and a
good chance for Fryer" Later deve-
lopmcuts. after the sending OF the
above message. proved that they had
landed some considerable other cargo.
\ careful analysis OF the vote by dis
tricts will show Just where and how
the Organization" got in its work,
without any particular comment from
the WHlG'S reporter. That work was
not. however, smooth sailing by any
means. and only sharp deal" on the
night before the primary saved the
old Machine from going to pieces on
the rocks of an opposition which,
without unity or much leadership. was
nevertheless. formidable and well-ngh
victorious But "a miss is as good as
mile" IN some matters. and once
again the Democratic Machine demon
strates its ownership OF the county and
announces to the people thereof that
they will have the opportunity, IL not
the pleasure. OF voting for the same
old gang
The polls opened at o'clock and
closed at &. In some OF the districts
voting was quite brisk, while in others
il was slower Here it was fairly
steady. though the bulk OF the ballots
were cast late. There was marked
absence OF disorder, and. altogether,
No qucter primary was ever held. De-
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1909-07-24
WEB TIGHTENS
UPON WILSON

Charles Smith. oi 5 West Church
street, Baltimore the last OF the gang
OF four negroes, in attempting TO ar
rest whom Special Officer Harry Boon,
OF Perryville, was mortally wounded.
near Woodburn tower. on the night OF
July l. was captured in Baltimore, on
Monday, in a house near Edmonson
avenue Bridge, by Sergcants ZeelerS
White. of the Southern district. who
had been on the lookout for him for
two weeks previous. The negro re-
cognized White aud said Hello. Ser
geant, | guess you want me. | am
afraid they might get me out OF that
jail l. it strong;" Smith told OF the
shooting OF Officer Boon. He said
Boon and another man came up to him
aud his companions, who were waiting
for n freight. and after talking Tor a
few minutes told them they were all
under arrest ME and Johnson"
Smith said. wanted To give up. Then
the officer shot. Think. to wake up
Upshur. who was asleep. \ moment
later Wilson. who had his coat over his
arm. and his gun under it. shot Boon
three times | ran away | would
have stopped to help the officer. but
was afraid they would shoot me :"
Smith told the same story as often as
he was questioned Justice Lewis gave
him in charge Of Officer Cosgrovc
who delivered him to Sheriff Hager
on Monday evening Wilson charges
Upshur with the shooting but Upshur.
Johnson and Smith say that Wilson
fred the shots that killed the officer
and il they stick To their story it will
likely go hard with him when he is
tried for the murder.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1909-07-24
Company e Off For Camp

Company f. First Regiment NJ N.
c., left on the 4 a. a. IN. train on Sun
day for Camp Crothers. Westminster,
where they arrived later in the morn
ing. Capt John A. Morgan and
Lieut.. Carroll Edgar, with twenty
eight men. boarded the train, and five
other members reached camp later IN
the week Governor Crothers and
Surgeon General McConachie visited
the camp on Tuesday. The Governor
reviewed the brigade and was given a
warm reception.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1909-07-24
SAMUEL. NJ. KIRK.
Thrown Our OF Auto Car

Jefferson b Foard's big auto car.
which he had been running in and
around Middlctown for week. was
ditchcd at Willow Bridge. near that
town, oil Tuesday afternoon. when the
owner. with W. b. Biggs, Corbt Vim
yard and John p. Cochran, OF Middle
town. were on their way to the races
at Wilmington All were thrown out
and more or less hurt. Mr.. Biggs'
head was cut and Nr. Vinyard's legs
we're bruised The party returned To
Middlctown in a carriage, four horses
pulled the big car out oi the ditch.
and ii was later hauled home
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1909-07-24

and Drennea's heavy majority Of al
IN the district showed him winner.
Murray's great run in upper Cecil led
his friends TO hope that. he had a
chance in the lower districts, and they
argue that, had others been as loyal
to him as he was TO them, he might
have won out or left the winner with A
lead little better than that OF FRYER
over Bowland. whose fine run for Reg
ister was one OF the surprises OF the
day.
Some fifty odd votes were thrown
out as the ballots were held defective.
names being crossed out with ink or
indelible pencil. while a few were
marked with Ks or crosses, as at regu.
lar elections Just what effect these
ballots would have had upon the re-
suit. had they been received, is hard TO
determine. Perhaps they might have
changed the result for Register or cut
down close margins like Dcshane's and
Drennen's The ticket selected is
largely lower county in its makeup,
rs Fryer. Peoples and Taylor only
come from upper Cecil. The defeated
aspirants may take their medicine with
more or less grace. but many OF their
followers gag at the dose which they
may or may not swallow.
The vote cast was. with the rejected
ballots. approximately 2s3s. or 3ia
short OF that given to Ray. the highest
Bryan clector. last November. Fol-
lowing is the official count by districte
as proclaimed from reports made by
the return judges to the members OF
the State and County Central Con-.
mittees at the Court House on Tues
day:
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1909-07-24
Met Death On r. 8 O. BRIDGE

Edward Hartman. of Frenchtown.
while at work with his father on the
B. & o. r. R. bridge. at Akin, on las.
Friday, went TO get a drink OF water.
A block lowered by a derrick struck
him on the head. knocking him to the
island. 80 feet below the bridge floor.
His skull was crushed and bones OF
his body were broken.