davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Julesburg grit-advocate. (Julesburg, Colo.) 1907-1972, 1909-04-09
LOCAL AND PERSONAL
ITEMS ABOUT SEDCHICK- The Best Little 7own on Earth

matter. The officials of the railroad
have agreed to have an engineer on
the grounds in few days to survey the
space which has been selected, and
have promised to furnish a gardener
to take charge of the work of putting
the ground into proper condition for
the park. The members of the band
are interested in the completion Of
this work. and are making arrange
ments to raise money to carry out the
| proposition. 1t was decided at a con-
ference held with Mr.. Gallavin that
the town furnish the trees, labor etc,
and the railroad woul d furnish water
for irrigation purposes. The band
will build band stand in the west
end OF the park. and will furnish
music during the long summer even
lngs to the large crowds that will
gather in the park.
This is one of tine biggest under
takflgs started here for some time,
and with the proper cooperation by
the citizens should become a stepping
stone to the Identification of the little
village which has now begun.
The Julesburg grit-advocate. (Julesburg, Colo.) 1907-1972, 1909-04-09
City Park Is Assured.

The prospect for having city park
for SedRwick is fast Undertaking. and
arrangements are being made for the
construction OF same along the line
of the railroad.
J. L. Gallovan. of Sterling. road
master on the Union Pacific, was in
town last week talking over the prop
osition with the citizens of Sedgwick
who are interested in this enterprise,
and promised them his support in the
The Julesburg grit-advocate. (Julesburg, Colo.) 1907-1972, 1909-04-09
Notice For Publication.

Department Of the Interior U. s. Land Office
at Sterling. Colorado. March "A. 1909
Notice Is hereby given that Abraham L.
Johnson OF Julesburg. Colorado. who on
October y. 1906, made Homestead Entry No.
1885, for Sc 4 Section II. Township II N,
Range Is W.. 9Th Principal Meridian has filed
notice Of intention TO make final commute
ton proof to establish claim to the land
judge. at Julesburg, Colorado, on the 5th day
of May, 1903.
Claimant names as witnesses: Anton
Sorensen. VIM. T. johnson. Samuel H. Carl
son. Chris johnson, all of Julesburg. Colo
RADIO.
~ f. f. ARMOUR. Register.
The Julesburg grit-advocate. (Julesburg, Colo.) 1907-1972, 1909-04-09
STATE LANDS.

Notice For Publication
List No 242. Oaaaa
U. S. Land Office. Sterling, Colorado,
January I'D, 1909.
Notice is hereby given that the State
OF Colorado, whose Post Office address
is Denver, Colorado, on January 16.
1909, made application to select Under
the act OF March 3, 1875, the following
described lands: f. and S. W. ! Of
Section Is, Township II N, Range
A w.
During the period OF publication.
or any time thereafter, and before
approval and certitication, protests
or contests against the selections on
the grounds that the land described.
or any part or portion thereof. is
more valuable for its mineral. coal.
or any other purpose than for agri.
cultural purposes, or for other valid
cause, will be received and noted for
report to the Commissioner OF the
General Land Office.
E. f. ARMOUR, Register.
The Julesburg grit-advocate. (Julesburg, Colo.) 1907-1972, 1909-04-09
Misc Vera YocLav nr;,,;n,1 n,

Miss Vera Yockey, principal, and
Miss Ellie NJ Gum, assistant, of the
Bigspring public school, united with
the NJ. E church here last Sunday
morning, the first by letter from an
M. f. church in South Dakota, he
latter by certificate from Baptis,
church in Iowa.
Peter Petersen returned last Thurs.
day morning from OSceola, Nebraska,
where he had been on a visit He re-
ports it as being very dry there, but
little snow or rain having fell since
last fall. He states that land values
range from 1925 per acre upward. and
that many of the farmers OVID auto.
mobiles. Mr.. Petersen says he pre-.
fers to live in western Nebraska.
The Julesburg grit-advocate. (Julesburg, Colo.) 1907-1972, 1909-04-09
Rubber Tires Repaired.

Any one wanting new rubber tires
on buggy wheels will receive prompt
and tirst-class service by sending their
wheels to the undersigned. A first
class job at reasonable prices. l pay
freight one way from Julesburg. All
work guaranteed. Write for prices
stating size OF channel and height OF
wheels.
J. H. VanCLEAvE,
North Platte, Neb.
The Julesburg grit-advocate. (Julesburg, Colo.) 1907-1972, 1909-04-09
Julesbure Drug Co,
z. N. CLEVELAND.
Unclaimed Letters.

If not called for after thirty days
these letters will be sent TO the dead
letter Office. Mr.. Harry Beck, Sylves-
tin Connolly, Miss Iva Doty, Mr.. J..
Enesin, Joseph Preston Frazier, Mr..
Frank Hicky 10y Mrs. Mile Herer,
Mr.. Larson. J. S. Mayhem, Mrs. Helen
Mayhem, Mrs. S. ID. Smith, j. A.
Thompson. Joseph Wright, Mir. Gen'l
W. T. Whyle.
The Julesburg grit-advocate. (Julesburg, Colo.) 1907-1972, 1909-04-09
Bigspring News

Rev. G. G. Sautter Of Keith county
was in town Saturday.
G. f. Thompson was a Denver visit
or the first of this week.
F. L. Miller left Monday for Omaha
with a car load of cattle.
D. j. Davis of Chappell was trans,
acting business in our town Wednes.
day.
w. Burford and W. J. Harris OF
Ogalalla we're Bigspring visitors last
Thursday.
w. w. Waterman and John Root
Of Day were transacting business in
town Wednesday.
DR.. Crowell of Utica, Nebraska. has
Smith drug store.
Miss Anna Nance Of Lewellen, and
Mrs. Cox of Paxton, were here with a
millinery display last week.
DR.. F. E. Steaks departed on No.
4 last Tuesday evening for Hazard,
Nebraska, to be absent few days on
business.
The capacity Of the Bigspring eleva,
tor will be 10000 bushels instead OF
1000 bushels, as published in last
weeks items.
A new steam pillow outfit was unload.
ed here last Friday by Mr.. Dawson,
who expects to operate it in this vicin.
ity this spring.
Frank Dorm received fifteen wagon
loads of hogs, nearly two car loads,
last Wednesday. All we're brought in
from the north table.
Mrs. r. b. Ballentine returned Fri.
day morning from Ogalalla, where she
had been visiting for few days and
getting some dental work done.
G. L. Stout and Warren Beach each
received new No. 10 Remington type
writer's last Wednesday, and they will
turn their old ones in or sell them
They say there is nothing like the
latest.
Mrs. r. W. Petersen, evangelist,
arrived in Bigspring from Lewellen
last Friday and left for her home in
Denver Saturday morning. For the
past six months she has been busily
engaged in her work, having held
meetings at Julesburg, Grant, Brule,
Bigspring, Oshkosh, Antelope Valley,
Lewellen and at numerous school
houses through the country. She ex.
poets to begin a meeting forty miles
west of Denver on April 10th.
The Julesburg grit-advocate. (Julesburg, Colo.) 1907-1972, 1909-04-09

A meeting of the business men OF
Sedgwick was held Wednesday nigh,
of last week for the purpose Of con,
sidering the advisability of making
an effort to secure public park.
AS a result Of this meeting commit.
tee was appointed to make arrange.
ments with the Union Pacific railway
company along the lines proposed.
The Julesburg grit-advocate. (Julesburg, Colo.) 1907-1972, 1909-04-09
Final Proof Notices
Notice For Publication.

Department of the Interior. U. 5. Land Office
at Sterling. Colorado. March IL, 1909.
Notice Is hereby given that Annie Matthews
OF Haxtun. Colorado. who on January -, 1905,
made Homestead Entry No 1891 for F 4
SW 4. W II Sc 4 Section ~. Township 10 n,
notice Of intention to make final commute
ton proof. to establish claim to the land
aove described. before Register or Receiver,
At Sterling. Colorado. on the sth day Of May.
1909
Claimant names as witnesses: Andrew
Miller. Alva Gray. Ratio Strain. Garrigus
Mccormick, all Of HAxtun, Colorado
40 E. f. ARMOUR, Register.
The Julesburg grit-advocate. (Julesburg, Colo.) 1907-1972, 1909-04-09

A surprise party was given Tuesday
evening at the Wilcott Hotel in honor
OF Mr.. and Mrs. George Guiltnan.
They were the recipients of many
handsome presents. among those being
very pretty iron bedstead. A
jolly crowd was present, and every body
eaioyed a good time.
The Julesburg grit-advocate. (Julesburg, Colo.) 1907-1972, 1909-04-09

G. J. DeBerard lost valuable horse
by tightening, and has just received
the insurance on same from the Fire
Association of Philadelphia through
w. +. Miles, agent. This Is the Sec
ond horse that Mr.. DeBerard has lost
in the same manner.
The Julesburg grit-advocate. (Julesburg, Colo.) 1907-1972, 1909-04-09

Ray McGrew returned from Long
mont, Colorado, Wednesday OF last
week and will now have charge of the
Sedgwick Implement company's BUSH
ness in Sedgwick.
The Julesburg grit-advocate. (Julesburg, Colo.) 1907-1972, 1909-04-09
FOR SALE,

Hotel Wilcott at Sedgwick, Colo
RADIO, at bargain if sold at once.
Furniture included. Address
w. II. WILCoTT,
Sutherland, Neb.
The Julesburg grit-advocate. (Julesburg, Colo.) 1907-1972, 1909-04-09

Mr.. and Mrs. Hager and family Of
Lincoln, Nebraska, were the guests of
relatives here last week, leaving on
Wednesday for a trip to American
Falls, Idaho.
The Julesburg grit-advocate. (Julesburg, Colo.) 1907-1972, 1909-04-09

The Sedgwick Implement COMPANY
have received their new stock of farm
ing machinery and are now prepared
to supply any demand that may come
in their line.
The Julesburg grit-advocate. (Julesburg, Colo.) 1907-1972, 1909-04-09

The local camp NJ. W. A. will give
a dance in the Broadhead hall thi.
(Eriday) evening. The music will be
furnished by the Hurst Orchestra
Supper will be provided at the res
taurant.
The Julesburg grit-advocate. (Julesburg, Colo.) 1907-1972, 1909-04-09

Mrs. John Lucas who has been i'll
with pneumonia at the Wilcott Hotel
for the past few weeks, is much i'm.
proved and is now able to DE down to
her meals.
The Julesburg grit-advocate. (Julesburg, Colo.) 1907-1972, 1909-04-09

Blue grass, white clover and
all kinds of garden and flower
seeds in bulk at Sedgwick hard
ware Co.
The Julesburg grit-advocate. (Julesburg, Colo.) 1907-1972, 1909-04-09
Notice..

Parties wishing professional service
after office hours 70 tn II a. m: l to
4:3O and to p. m. will find me at
the Reighler residence.
PAUL r. SIBERTS.
The Julesburg grit-advocate. (Julesburg, Colo.) 1907-1972, 1909-04-09

Mrs. Eva C. Huffman, Julesburg's
popular milliner will have more new
hats the last of this week. First door
east of Pioneer hotel.
The Julesburg grit-advocate. (Julesburg, Colo.) 1907-1972, 1909-04-09

Mr.. and Mrs. George Guiltnan vii
occupy the Frank Davis residence OF
the west side next week.
The Julesburg grit-advocate. (Julesburg, Colo.) 1907-1972, 1909-04-09

Notice Of Application to Lease
State Lands.
Office OF the State Board of Land Commits.
s'oners. Denver. Colorado. April J, 1909.
TMotice Is hereby given that Sherley E.
SSoloraoo. has made application No. GO2l to
s eass the .ndt foliowng described indemnity
snio opa =, danos, situate In Sedgwick county.
ton II: Township Q N. Range Il w.
No other application to lease the above de-
April Both. 1909 ai'ei
pB. L. JEFFERSON. Register
state board Land Commissioners.
The Julesburg grit-advocate. (Julesburg, Colo.) 1907-1972, 1909-04-09

DR.. Lewis reports baby boy at the
home of j. p. Howard THURSDAY q
last week.
The Julesburg grit-advocate. (Julesburg, Colo.) 1907-1972, 1909-04-09

A. Stephen AID Prof. W. Mckelvit
visited friends over Sunday at Suth
erland, Nebraska.
The Julesburg grit-advocate. (Julesburg, Colo.) 1907-1972, 1909-04-09

DR.. Lewis has just been appointed
Sub-Register of vital statistics for
Sedgwick and Sedgwick county.
The Julesburg grit-advocate. (Julesburg, Colo.) 1907-1972, 1909-04-09

Board and Room can now be had at
the Restaurant for 500 per week
The Julesburg grit-advocate. (Julesburg, Colo.) 1907-1972, 1909-04-09
F)R SALE.

House and lot in Sedgwick, Colo
RADIO Address
WILCOTT & NEvINS,
Sutherland, Neb.
The Julesburg grit-advocate. (Julesburg, Colo.) 1907-1972, 1909-04-09

Short orders at all hours in
the day at the restaurant.
The Julesburg grit-advocate. (Julesburg, Colo.) 1907-1972, 1909-04-09

Mrs. w. NJ. Piercy, who has been i'll
for some time, is reported much better.
The Julesburg grit-advocate. (Julesburg, Colo.) 1907-1972, 1909-04-09

DR.. Sibert> made a profession call
to Chappell, Nebraska, Sunday.
The Julesburg grit-advocate. (Julesburg, Colo.) 1907-1972, 1909-04-09
Saws best filed by Styer,

Miss Eta May King spent the after
part of last week in HaXtun.
The Julesburg grit-advocate. (Julesburg, Colo.) 1907-1972, 1909-04-09

Mr.. and Mrs. r. T. McGrew came
down from Denver Monday night.
The Julesburg grit-advocate. (Julesburg, Colo.) 1907-1972, 1909-04-09

Max Mailer is again engaged in
the livery, implement and Goa bust
ness,
The Julesburg grit-advocate. (Julesburg, Colo.) 1907-1972, 1909-04-09
Notice Of Application to Lease
State Lands.

once OF the State Board of Land Commits
sioners. Denver. Colorado. April B. 1902
Notice Is hereby given that J. w. Murphy.
whose postofiice address is Sedgwick. Colo
RADIO has made application No 6OI3 to lease
the following described school lands, situate
III Sedgwick county. Colorado. to-wit: l-2
q NV 4 and Sc IA OF NV IA OF section ls,
Township N. Range AZ W.
NO other application to lease the love
described lands will be considered 4fter
April 10th. 1909
,. L. JEFFERSON, Register
state Board Land Commissioners,
The Julesburg grit-advocate. (Julesburg, Colo.) 1907-1972, 1909-04-09

ware Co,
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-12-04

Mems combination sets; tie. hose
and handkerchief, put up in fancy box.
all colors Great valuea at $3.50 and
S1.00.
Mems knitted mudIers. made with
clasp. Phoenix style. fancy weayes.
AL colors, nicely boxed at ..-.--.45c
Mems silk four-in-hands made of
rich imported and domestic silks. large
open end and reversible styles, in
white. black and fancy colors. each
put up in pretty Xmas box. Extra
ordinary values at ..........................45 .45c
Great assortment of mems leather
collar bags at S100. $3.50 and $500.
Mems three-piece travelling sets from
$3.50 to BE- ....-............ 5000
Pajamas. night robes. muffles. sus-
penders. gloves and hosiery that can
not be duplicated
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-12-04

Great assortment Of boys blouse
waists and shirts from 43c to- ssc
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-12-04
Women's Tailored Suits and Coats

ocat
uha wdh
g gt
The coats o n
70
sltsan ndcotshh hi e $500
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-12-04

Boys single trousers at reduced
prices.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-12-04
Shoes for men and Boys

Which illustrate the highest expers-
sion of modern shoemaking; possess
ing individuality and chacarter en-
bracing a wide range of styles and
leather; this is the sort of footwear
upon which we rely for success. Mems
shoes Si.7s to $500
Boys shoes S1,45 TO ..-.--.. $500
Boys extra long duck. water proof
leggins iat ..-.....a.-.-......---..- 55c
Mems extra heavy overshoes S1-25
value at soc
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-12-04

back and hips. The combination of
front lacing and this lacing in the
back makes the corset extremely ef-
fective in modifying the too prominent
lines of the figure Practically the
same results can be produced with
this, corset as with a good reducing
corset. The corset has three pairs OF
extra quality supporters. Made IN sew
eral qualities Of higb-grade Coutlls
and Batistes; prices $500 to SOU
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-12-04

Here is a nexact reproduction Of an
exclusive new design that should
strongly appeal to women Of average
figure. The extra length over back
and hips gives that slender. sculptured
effect that every woman desires. Il
has a medium bust but with draw
strings for bust adjustment Double
bones and side stages. which are en-
cased in a double stripping and the
reinforced front clasp guarantee the
maximum service and satisfaction.
Made ia values from $3.50 up
Here Is shown a very desirable front
laced corset that Is popular with wo-
men Of average 10 fuller figures. The
model is made With either single OF
double lacing in the front and with
either medium high OF medium low
bust with draw strings for bust ad-
justment This model is also design
ed with an extra lacing from the waist
line down in the back permits Of an
absolutely perfect adjustment over the
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-12-04

Misses combination suits, heavy
weight fleece lined All sizes, great
values at -.-------...-...- %
Extraordinary values in ladies com
bination suits at 45c to .-.--.-..--- 90
Lads pure silk hose. Isle top, heel
and toe. great value at S l'uO
Great assortment and unmatched
values in ladies hose. from l0c to sl.oO
We carry everything that's new ~
Ladies Furnishings.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-12-04
Henderson and La Princesse COrsets,
SOC to $1,000, Great Saving on
Skasonable Garments.

White and fancy stripe fiannellette
night gowns. Vinita's best bargains
in this line made just as you want IT,
in yoke effect. trimmed with wash
braid. Made up in good liberal
length and width. There are no bet
ter garments for cool nights ----.~l85c
Womens vest and drawers. fleece
lined cotton. heavy weight shaped
gaments. 35c values at-.....-,.-.--.-.25c
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-12-04
These Beautiful Furs the IDEAL
Presents for Women and Children

This sale affords extraordinary saw
ings in furs, specially suitable for
gifts. A makers surplus and samples.
Sets. muffs and neck pieces, make mp
this seasons most popular styles pur-
chase and TO be sold below wholesale
prices.
Children Sets ACC to $3.50.
Ladies Sets $3.50 10 $500,
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-12-04

We feature the Henderson and La
|Princesse and strongly recommend
them to meet the needs Of all types OF
figures. Without any exception the
values are Of the highest order. both
as to advance models and quality Of
fabrics and boning.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-12-04
Wonderful sale of Mems and Boys Suits,
OvercOats and Furnishings

coat
sHeba success NJ ns@ Sc ling inferior a IN 81
dmea this ntys5 neco 10 " u
fo nd thai s tn sb u is o.
TIN ecoa tie has o. o men,
rdbeauS emadb b the bet maker presto Is @
hapsro tn enewet~ ~m ian
d~thsh Much better in $f5o
atrdudo to
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-12-04

They are bargains OF such exception
al merit that we cannot do them JUS
tice III description. You'll have 20
see these waists TO appreciate their
value. They are solesmen samples
and manufacturers surplus stock and
are worth twice as much as we ask
for them.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-12-04
SPECIAL FOR SATURDAY ONLY

one piece house dresses at S1.S7, A
great variety of becoming styles IN
our one-pieee house dresses ~ full
skirts with hem. beautifully made and
trimmed. $500 and $500 value al
only 4.,........-..- -..-..-...--..-s-..+.. Sl-of
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-12-04
YINITA,S IDEAL STORE
FOR BOYS

Suits and overcoats for the little
fellows, 2ia TO 10 years. Russian
suits in fancy serges. cassimeres and
velours. Buster Brown and sailor coll
lars. pure wool serges and fancy vel
ours. overcoats in auto and Russian
styles You can't equal these values
in other houses.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-12-04

Women's $3.50 pure worsted sweat
or coats fancy weave. in red. gray
,ons eneciai al s2e5
Womens pure Worsted sweater
coats. fancy knitted. double breasted
style in white. gray and red; trimmed
with two rows Of pearl buttons. syOy
values at -.--..--------.'- so-oo
Misses pure wOrsted sweater coats,
fancy knitted; white. red and oxford
trimmed with large pearl buttons.
s9 IN vaine ~ S1.43
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-12-04
Infants Wear

Handsome one-piece broadcloth
dress SS.sS. Made OF handsome plain
broadcloth. cluster plated. side but
tons. fancy braid trimmed, standing
colors! Every new popular color Is
represented. Made to sell at $500,
Great sale bargains at ....-.....---... $8.86
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-04-05
Supposed Kidnapped
Boy Found in Lake

|
FLINT. Mich, April 3.-The body Of
lo-year-old Harold Moon. who disap
peared from his home on February 27
and who was susp4 ed to have beer
kidnapped. was found this morning I'm
Thread lake. Rewards aggregatine
$1,000 had been offered for his return
The body was found floating on the
surface OF the pond by Bert Robson.
VINO had been searching for It there
Tor days. A pair of skates fastened
to the boys feet bore mute testimony
TO the manner OF the lads death. The
hands We're still covered with the mit.
tens which the boy wore when he
went through the ice.
Suspicion developed soon after the
boys disappearance that he had been
kidnapped. A search about the pond
where he had gone to skate failed TO
reveal any traces of him and sus.
picion grew. Reports came from sey.
eral different directions that a lad
answering his description had been
seen In company with man, and a \
was sent broadcast.
Luman Moon, who had prosecuted
the search for his son far and wide.
Is supposed to be In Chicago today
investigating. 1t was Harolds l7-year.
Did sister, Mariana. who first learned
-oday that the boy had not been stolen
'ut was dead. She had gone to the
ieighborhood store and heard the first
'eport there of the finding of his body.
rhe girl ran TO her home and broke
he news to her mother.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-04-05
Preparing Welcome
for Roosevelt

NAPLES. April 3.-As the arrival
here OF Theodore Roosevelt approach
es. the steamer Hamburg is expected
Monday morning, interest and excite.
ment Of the people OF Naples In.
creases. 1t was the belief that Mr..
Roosevelt would be here for nearly
two days and all kind OF arrangement
were made for his entertainment, and
the disappointment is corresponding.
ly great as is Is realized that through
the delay to the Hamburg he will
only have few hours here. A mag
nificent apartment in his honor
In the best hotel had been prepared
for Mr.. Roosevelt's use. The rooms
give beautiful view OF the Bay OF
Naples. Mount Vesuyius and Capri
and II ia hoped that the distinguished
traveller will be able to make use Of
this apartment for at least a few
hours. The ex-president sails for Afri.
ca Monday afternoon.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-04-05
Electrocuted While
Fixing Telephone

CHICAGO. April 3.-While attempt
ing to end some trouble with a tele.
phone, John Shedden was electrocuted
In his residence at ElgIn last even.
ing. Shortly after dinner the tele-
phone began ringing. Mr.. Sheddeu
went repeatedly to the phone but
could hear nothing but a buzzing
noise. Unable to communicate with
central he secured pair Of shears to
cut the wire.
Are you sure that will stop II.
John?' asked Mrs. Shedden.
1t certainly" replied sheddep as
he put the shears to the wire. only
TO fall back dead without a cry.
On investigation by the companv
1t was revealed that the telephone
wire had crossed with large electric
iced wire for the trolley road and
lhe full current was carried into the
house.