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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1909-01-14
ATWATER.

Atwater, Jan. Miss Ruth Dilley
is afflicted with tonsilitis.
Mason P. Craig is having his annual
engagement with severe form of the
grippe.
John Woodward of Kent was calling
on Father VIM. and other neighbors
Sunday.
Mrs. Henry Hick in giving trac-
ton engine the right of way had
broken shaft to mend at Atwater, Sat
urday evening.
Charley Beams little boy at this
writing is in a serious form of COM
plication of Group and one or two
other Affections.
The death of Charley Craig, 55, of
Virginia Corners, on Sunday evening
was a great surprise to everybody.
VIM. Holibaugh sold his farm OF 60
acres for $4,000 per acre.
Miss Myrtle Miller and Walter San
ford went to Garfield Monday to be
present that, evening at the marriage
of formers brother, Charley.
The patrons Of the Marlboro 1nsur-
ance Company are notified to meet at
above place Saturday afternoon, the
9th, when a vote will be taken with
a view to so amend their constitution
as to insure against wind storms,
which they now do not do.
Ed. Petre, by the assistance Of five
teams and four brothers and brothers.
in-law, moved his effects to his new
home In Hartville Tuesday. 1t was a
8 mile pull and strong one all the
way.
MIR. and Mrs. f. N. Bryan of Dayton,
Mr.. and Mrs. Jessie Maxwell, dined at
home of VIM. l.. Nash on the First"
day.
A. KratZer, has sold his fast PAGER
to Georgetown people for $4,000 and
has bought fine five year old black
mare. He has two chances to
make cheese and one to run a farm
near above place but is awaiting a
of the Cooperative Cheese Company
per hundred, haul the milk and return
the cans washed, but no whey. Or he
will give soc straight
A brave bunch of As people, some
of them rattling over five to seven
miles of frightful roads centered We'd
nesday at home OF !. B. Bryan, New
Baltimore. Cause why? Oysters, sew
en- gallons, stall-fed, Baltimore stock.
The officers for 1909 were solemnly
sworn also. Sol Wilhelm administer
ed the oath of allegiance to Grant
Shrop, worthy master; j. e. Miller,
overseer; F. G. Reidinger, stewart;
John Olapsaddle, assistant stewart:
S. C. Winder, lecturer; Mrs. A. Fl.
Reed, Treas; Miss Mary Logue, sec
retary; c. C. Hamilton, gate keeper;
Mrs. Addie Hisey, Flora; Mrs, Laura
Reidinger, organist. Among the vis-
itors were Mr.. and Mrs. F. NJ Bryan,
Dayton, o. Mr.. Bryan made speech
and Mr.. Essie, Crawford county, p,
a member of grange of 200, also
talked. Royce Hamilton, law student,
son OF G. G. Hamilton, was an inter-
esting speaker. Mr. Essic is guest of
Captain Alpheus Hamilton, having
been with Mr.. H. with the celebrated
Hamilton Shows many years ago rs
the older populace all remember.
Three widowers j. M. Walker. Captain
Hamilton and Frank Clapsaddle will
entertain the grange next month. Pc
titions endorsing the passage of par
cells post and postal savings banks
bills were signed by every mothers
son and daughter also present.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1909-01-14
ROOSEVELT
Claims Tillman Was In
Land Deal In
Oregon
LETTER TO SEN. HALE

Washington, Jan. S.-Letter of Pres
ident Roosevelt to Senator Hale in re-
gard to special attorneys, agents, in
spectors, etc., in various departments,
secret service, ETC., after defending
the secret service nature of the work,
etc., says: But a case has arisen
of another kind which 1t seems to me
/ should put before you as illustrating
the way Investigations by agents in
line of duty may develop facts of high
Importance which investigators would
not in the first instance have sought"
He then goes on to say: February
19, 1908, Senator Tillman called at
tention of the senate to a circular of
syndicate firm for sale of lands in
Oregon, particularly in Coos and Doug
lass counties, which had been granted
to corporations by the government.
The circular stated the company was
bound to sell the lands at $3.50 an
acre or upon their refusal would be
prosecuted by the government and
among those who had spoken for a
part of the land was Tillman. Till
man denied the statements of the cir
cular, and expressed a wish for inves-
tigation. P. o. department at his re-
quest made the investigation. 1t ap-
pears on October 20, 1907, Tillman
wrote to Reeder and Watkins, at
Mansfield, Oregon, who were attor-
neys, applying for land, that he want
ed nine quarters reserved, naming
William e. Lee as his agent. Many
letters and exhibits are given to show
that lfllman was anxious about get
ting the land. One letter says, writ
ten to Reeder and Watkins: "If / can
succeed in causing the government to
institute a suit for recovery of the
land and make it easier for others
as we'll as myself to obtain some of
1t shall do It without regard to deal
ings with your firm. / want some tim
Der land and would be glad If you
reserve eight quarter sections"
Roosevelt then goes on to say: Till
mans letter requesting eight sections
was written just four days before he
announced in the senate he had not
undertaken to buy any land in the
west. 1t is unnecessary to comment
upon his proposal made in this let
ter to use his influence as senator
to free the government and to insti-
tute suit which would make it easy
for him personally to obtain some
of the land. This letter purely per-
tanning to Tillman's personal and
private business, was sent in franked
envelope. The assault of Tillman
upon Dorr, president of Timber Syn
dicate, was according to reports of
inspectors, wanton assault made to
cover up the senator's own transac-
tons.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1909-01-14
MaY Act aa LohhxIat.

Columbus, Jan. 8.-Ex-Senator r. A.
Pollock, OF Stark county, who is here
to attend the Inauguration, states that
If general legislation is taken up by
the assembly that he will spend con-
siderable time in the state capital in
the interest of the compulsory free text
book bill. He introduced such a meas
ure last winter. II passed the SEN
ate, but got tied up in the house. The
bill provided that II the school board
failed to provide free text books the
people would have a right to decide
whether they should be furnished by
special election,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1909-01-14
CHARLES P. TAFT TAKES
LETTER FROM HIS CHORCH

Cincinnati, Jan. S.-Charles P. Taft
has withdrawn his letter from the
church of the Covenant and has asked
to be allowed to withdraw as a guar
antor of the minister's salary. This
action follows letter written by the
pastor. DR.. Robert l.. Watson, during
the campaign. The letter was to d
Chicago minister, DR.. Watson saying
he was grieved because of the liberal
religious views of w. H. Taft. The
letter got into Charles P. Taft's hands.
Mrs. Taft has also withdrawn her let
ter.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1909-01-14
Actorn Eauor : atrIka-

London, Jau. s.--Variety actors met
this afternoon In all the large cities
OF Great Britain and were practically
unanimous in favor Of strike Man
ayers recently allied themselves with
booking agents and fees OF agents
principal cause of complaint. Execu-
tive committee OF actors union en-
powered 10 act.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1909-01-14
SOUTH RANDoLPH.

South Randolph, Jan. S-samuel
Brumbaugh and Mrs. w. f. Bowers
were at Canton Thursday.
Andrew Miller and Cyrus Brum-
baugh were at Canton Thursday.
Artman Wertenberger who had been
teaching In the second grade room at
Hartyille has resigned and will go TO
Alliance. Edison Wolf will succeed
him.
Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Brumbaugh
and Mrs. Israel Stefy and sons Leon
and Clarence were the guests of Mrs.
Elizabeth Swinehart Tuesday.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1909-01-14

REWARD OFFERED FOR
PREACHER MURDERER

Port Huron, Mich, Jan. 8.-Rev,
John H. Carmichael tonight was for
mally charged with the murder of Cid
con Browning, his next door neighbor.
Carmichael has escaped. The teeth
found in the church furnace identified
as Browning's. A reward of $500 Of
fered for his arrest. The fight in the
church was desperate one. Motive
for crime unknown.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1909-01-14
senator FeIt HumlIlated.

baltimore, Jan. TT don't intend
remaining. It's an insult to q United
States senator. Oh. my pride / don't
intend 10 be humiliated In this fash-
ion" Saying this Senator Raynef
made an effort TO leiive the dinner last
night Of the Democratic club Seems
he felt sighted because he was not
called before some other guests TO
speak Finally paeihed and remained
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1909-01-14
saYs Il Is a PraetIcaI Joke.

Paris. Jan. S.--Wilbur Wright when
asked this evening concerning the con-
nection of his name In divorce suit
said to have heen begun by Freach
lieutenant. he said: Il know nothing
OF suel proceedings, and never saw
the wifi OF tile army ofiicer mentioned
as plaintiff Look upon the whole
matter as practical joke"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1909-01-14

BOY, WHO ROSE BY MERIT, INTEGRITY, CHARACTER
PATRIOTISM HIGHEST STATION IN THE LAND;
NEVER RETURNED
FEATEp; WHO NEVER THOUGHT EVIL A WOMAN NOR
a
Andrew Jackson,
the
birthday
Glowing eoqunce magnificent tribute
knight
word with dignity
from self Inconsistencies" At
"old Hickory he
admiration,
Theodore Roosevelt
would IrIy his laughter.
brilliant Illus
Non" in
Without discomfort moth
to
political world lack content with the
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1909-01-14

Millersburg, o., Jan. s.--The grand
jury has adjourned for January term
OF court. They found seven bills. fiSe
Of which have been given out and are
for minor offenees. except one for lar
ceny. Two have not been made pub
lie yet
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1909-01-14

BucyTus-YOuth studying tesegraphy
confessed to having robbed TIL OF
ticket otiice and joined IN search with
bloodhounds; returned mOney and
tickets.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1909-01-14

Chardon-John Morley. hotel pro-
prietor. made editor Sf Sons 0f st.
George Journal.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1909-01-14

Yonnisetown--Iolo rink will he
turned into noying picture theater be-
cause Of diascnsions In polo league.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-08-19
WedS A Southern Planter.

Bridgeport, Conn.,, Aug. 16.-Miss
Frances Wilcox, daughter of Samuel
Wilcox, a multimillionaire of Hemp
stead, L. l., and New York, became
the bride of Mr.. William Aston c..
Twitty, planter of Warrenton, N. c..
The ceremony was performed by a
justice at the Atlantic Hotel. The
bridesmaid was Miss Frances Belwell.
The groom was accompanied by his
friends, Thomas Parsons and James
L. O'Neil, brokers, of New York.
The groom is thirty-one years of
age and the bride thirty. She is a
dashing brunette. 1t is said that the
ceremony is not opposed by the fam
lily of either. 1t has been supposed,
however, that it would not take
place until later. The bride is said
to be worth $2,5OO,OOO in her own
right. Baltimore Sun.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-08-19
DIR, HOLT TREATS HOOK WORM.

The Stanly Enterprise of last
week says:
"The hook worm disease is
attracting some attention in
this State and, in fact, the en-
tire South, where it seems to be
epidemic. The treatment is
said to be quite simple, and
works wonderful effect when
properly applied. Pallid-faced
children, children poorly de-
veloped, bloated in appearance,
and who develop a lassitude and
form of disease that mark them
as invalids and which saps their
energy in such a way that they
are unfit for work or study
these have all responded to
treatment for hook worm and
great transformation has taken
place. In Warren county, DR..
Thomas J. Holt, together with
gentleman of his place, began
the work of clearing it up in his
range of practice. They pur-
chased a microscope and five
thousand pills, and where a
case was found free treatment
was given, the one requirement
upon every patient being that a
privy be erected and used and
rules of cleanliness observed
in the home. What DR.. Holt
has done may be done by every
physician in the State. The
price of treatment and remedies
to be used may cause some to
hesitate upon adopting DR..
Hollis plan, but with right CO.
operation of people and physi-
clans the disease is one that can
easily be wiped out. DR.. Holt says
it is a greater problem than the
patent medicine problem, and
is in fact an economical one
which IN dollars and cents
means the saving Of thousands
of dollars to the South, to say
nothing of the health of famil-
les. Would it not be well fol-
the physicians of Stanly to fam
iliarize themselves with the dis.
ease and institute a work OF
eradication
We hope the physicians OF
Halifax county, as well as the
entire South will form a syste.
matte plan for the stamping out
of this disease.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-08-19
500 Reward, SlOO.

The readers of this paper will bo
pleased to learn that there is at Ico =
orc dreaded disease that science hos
been able to cure III all its STAGES. and
that Is Catarrh. Halls Catarrh C,,ro
is the only positive cure now known -
the medical fraternity. Catarrb bo;ro
a constitutional disease, reou;roS ;
constitutional treatment. Halps O.,
tarrh Cure is taken internally oct;no
directly upon the blood and m,,oo,,a
surfaces OF the system, thereby do
stroying the foundation OF thc d;so,.
ana giving the patient STRENGTH -,
building up the constitution and ,xs;,.
ing nature in doing its work H.
proprletors have SO much faith :, :.
curative powers that they offer az
Hundred Dollars for any case that i
ialls ia cure. Serd for list Of $50: =
n nla,s; address, q F. J. Cheney & Co,
io,edo' o. Sold by druggists. 75c
Take Halls Family Pills for ' co..
patton. 'oi constl-
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-08-19
DawSOnS DOttingS.

(Reported to The Commonwealth
Mr.. Sidney Cobb and sister, OF
Roanoke Rapids, are visiting Mrs
J. J. Barnes.
The crops are greatly improved
and the farmers are very much en-
couraged
Mr.. J. D. Lawrence, from Mr.. F
P. Shields farm on Roanoke river
was here Sunday and reports gooC
crops there.
Mr.. w. E. Messenger had the
misfortune to have a fine mule bit
ten by snake last week. 1t may
prove fatal.
Mrs. ]. R. Holiday who has beer
quite sick, is convalescent.
We are glad to see so much i'm
provement in the condition of oul
roads.
Well, the good old time has come
on the old farmer at last water
mellon; fruit and hard cider. Aug
ust always brings joy to them.
We are glad to say that Rev. J. E
Hudson, Of Richmond, Va, will
commence the protracted meeting
here next Sunday, August 22nd. We
expect a good time.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-08-19
Death Of an Aged Lady.

Mrs. Adelaide E. Smith, widow of
the late James Norfeet Smith, died
at her home here Friday night, 18th,
inst, aged 80 years. The funeral
was held from Trinity Church Satur-
day evening at $50 o'clock, the ser
vices being conducted by the rector,
Rev. C. G.. Bradley, and the inter-
ment took place in Old Trinity Church
yard. The pail bearers were as fol-
lows: Honorary. Messrs. ]. S. PAUL,
l. H. Smith, Major Jno. B. Neal.
Active, Stuart Smith, Dr.H. l. Clark,
r. S. Hall, f. 7. Whitehead, E. H.
Leggett, G. Hoffman.
We hope to have an appropriate
article, written by one who knew
Mrs. Smith well, for our next issue.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-08-19
A COMMON PRACTICE.

The News-Herald of Morgan
ton, speaks a truth when it
says:
"Many of the North Carolina
teachers need to be taught a
few lessons themselves. 1t is
getting to be too common for a
teacher to seek a certain posi-
ton and be chosen for it and
then accept aposition elsewhere
which offers a little more mon
ely, and often at q time when it
causes trouble and inconven-
fence to the first school. When
a teacher seeks a position he or
she should be one who has not
sought work and been chosen
elsewhere or whose application
for work elsewhere is pending.
1t is not fair nor right. When
a teacher has been chosen to a
position which he or she has
sought, this teacher should at
least serve out the term for
which he OF she was chosen. 1t
is beginning to look like the
trustees of the various institu-
tions will have to lay down
some rules governing the cleo
ton of teachers in order to be
sure to know where they are
at. And do not many of the
churches have like trouble with
preachers? OF coure what is
said here does not apply tC
cases where a satisfactory ar.
rangement is made for release. .
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-08-19
Sign of the Times.

Every time we pick up a news
paper or magazine we find one or
more articles regarding the wonder
full advances made in promoting
means Of communication. In the
country where the roads are practi-
cally impossible for months in the
year, Good Roads" is the slogan.
In those sections already enjoying
good roads, the farmers are buying
automobiles. In the larger cities
where there are both good roads
and autos, dirigible balloons and
aeroplanes are being experimental
with, to the delight of the crowds
who flock out every time they hear
a rumor of attempted flight.
Flying machines, automobiles and
good roads may in time reach all
parts of this country, mountain and
valley, hill and swamp but some of
US do not want to wait for them.
Life is too uncertain and short at
best. Then, too, there is one thing
which is surer than an airship,
requiring fair weather, or
automobiles dependent upon good
roads. 1t may not be quite so ro-
mantle but it is within the means of
every one of US, and it is available
at any time.
The rural telephone, the farmers
best hand and his wife's best friend,
has come, and come to stay. No
matter how many deliveries, the R.
F. D. man makes, nor how easily
graded or smooth the roads, there
always comes time when you want
some one or something fright now, y
and the rural telephone is the thing
which is going to solve the problem
The Carolina Telephone & Tele.
graph Company has been exploiting
this particular branch of their bust
ness recently, and is meeting with
marked success. All through ter
ritory lines are being built in tc
their EXCHANGES. The service given
over the lines is constant source OF
many of the old settlers who were
not familiar with the magic of the
"voice in the box" One reason fol-
this general satisfaction is that the
lines are being properly constructed
and are equipped with Western
Electric Bell grade telephones, rec.
ognized as the best telephone appa.
ratus in the world.
Rural telephone lines can be built
at such slight expense, and they are
such potent factor in the develop.
ment of both the business and socia
life of a community, that we look
forward to the time when every
farm will have it's telephone. A man
and mule is a good combination in
a cotton or corn field, but as means
Of securing information or assist
ance quickly they must give way to
newer and better method.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-08-19
AT "The Oaks.

During the past week the home OF
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. P. Futrell, popular
ly known as 1.-The Oaks has been the
scene of much merriment and jolllty,
where Misses Katherine, Bessie and
Undine Futrell havs been entertain
ing at house party Misses Lulie
Dickson, of Wake Forest; Jennie
Fleming, of Middleburg; Mary Aus
tin Timberlake, Of Youngsville, and
Nina Wells, of Richmond, Va. The
entire day was full to overflowing
with tennis, driving and horseback
riding, while at night until the wee
sma' hours" the veranda, lawn and
parlors were occupied by two or
more, two being usually preferred.
On Wednesday Mrs. w. H. White
gave barbecue and brunswick stew
dinner to the house party. Among
the fifty guests were Meredith Col
lege girls and college spirit ran high,
finding expression in college songs,
yells and "reminiscences of by-gone
days-and the characteristic college
girl appetite. The enthusiastic cheers
given by the girls for Mrs. White
assured her of the genuine enjoy
ment her charming hospitality had
afforded.
On Thursday night the Misses Flu
trell entertained from nine to twelve
in honor of their guests. The bril-
liantly lighted house with the lawn
and veranda decorated with beauti-
fully colored japanese lanterns made
quite an attractive scene. The guests
were met at the door by Miss I'm
dine Futrell and conducted down the
receiving line. The feature Of the
evening was the representation of
four phases of life. First as child
rem, childish games were INDUCED
in, after which refreshments, that
even the youngest could enjoy all
day suckers were served. At the
ringing of the bell, new engage
ments were made and the couples
were invited to enjoy country life.
Under an umbrella tree the guests
were refreshed by delicious punch,
drawn from an old-fashioned we'll by
Misses Katherine Hancock and LOise
Futrell, attired as country lasses.
The well and sweep covered with
moss and ivey was indeed rustic and
unique and was one Of the most pop
ular resorts of the evening. Then
a glimpse of college life was given.
New partners were chosen and were
ushered into the left parlor which
with college pennants, ANNALS, and
pillows, presented a gay picture Of
college life. The pickles and peanut
butter sandwiches, served by Misses
Ruby Tillery and Ethel Webb in re-
gulation college shirt-waist and skirt,
served to carry out the college idea.
Getty life" was presented in the
right parlor where the guests were
ushered down a most formal receiv-
ing line, and cake and cream were
served by the Misses Futrell in even
ing costumes. After being again re-
freshed from the we'll, which truly
seemed exhaustle5s, the guests de-
parted.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-08-19

We urge our farmers to at
tend the State Farmers Con-
vention which will be held at
the \. & NJ. College, commence
ing on Tuesday, August 9th.
Besides prominent men from
this State there will be speak
ers from the Department of
Agriculture at Washington, D..
G.. President Hill, of the A. &
College, will furnish board at
% cents a meal and room rent
free. Each person is requested
to carry one sheet and one pill
low case. A very fine program
has been arranged and the
meeting is going to be an inter
esting and profitable one to
those that attend. Lay aside
your cares for a few days and
attend this meeting.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-08-19
~ Babies in n Years.

Skowhegan, Me-, August II. A
daughter was born to Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Dickie, of Canaan, yester-
day, the twenty-second child born to
them in twenty-seven years. Mrs.
Dickie was married when she was
only IA years old and Mr.. Dickie was
only a few years her senior. OF the
twenty-five children not one has
been sick except with childhood all
ments. They are all living in Canaan.
The oldest one is Is years or age.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-08-19

Speaking of germs and new-fangl-
ed diseases, we are reminded of the
observation of wise old Methodist
preacher not long since gathered to
his fathers. He said he was at one
time right much worried about
germs, but when he learned that the
good germs outnumbered the bad
germs, and that a perpetual warfare
was waging between them, he con-
cluded to be hands off and let the
germs fight it out. He lived to be
eighty odd and was in harness till
the last. Webster's Weekly.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-08-19
NOTICE OF LAND rllf

Whereas the hi .# ".s.
sale having been lai.e... .....
described land; 10y tiu.....
of the Superior lm ..
county. rendered g..
March, 1907, IN tha ". a.
\. l.. Pope, Mrs. C.
others, EX Parte, the
proceeding to sell land .a
we will, or the 23r5 .r ~.
1909, at public aucur f."
the highest bidder m He
House door in Ha.... s--
following describe s. d.
to-wit:: That tract Of .aa
conara Township Haf.e
c., known as thg la..e
land, containing @65 a
less, bounded by tn .
Land, Kelly Week r. t
rick, j. j. Barns, Ia N... TEX
ma Lumber Co., and a..aa SIX
and plot Of same cal e. seen .
Paul Kitchin's Office.
joins j. Na.
4. Pa.au
7-S-4t. Gn