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The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1909-03-18

District against Hon. Nelson Dingley,
and later against Hon. Charles E. Little
field. Mr.. Allen probably has one of the
largest individual libraries of any private
citizen in Maine and have spent many
happy hours with him and his wife at his
home overlooking the beautiful Kenne-
bee. We also find the names of the late
Hon. Nathaniel Meader of Watervile,
Hon. Joseph L. Smith, Ex-Governor
Llewellyn Powers, Hon. John c. Talbot
Of East Machias, registered as voting
against the resolve in the House, while
the vote for Waldo county stood as fol-
lows: In the House those who voted for
the resolve were N F. Houston of Bel
fast, John S. Aver of Palermo, William
Smith of Stockton and George w. Young
of Lincolnville, and those voting against
it were Barak C. Hatch of Morrill,, A.
A. Brown of Liberty, and Haywood
Pierce of Frankfort. In the Senate
James r. Tabor of Unity, Senator for
Waldo county, voted for the resolve and
the only Senators voting in the negative
were Gushee and Kimball.
In this campaign had the pleasure of
meeting for the first time General Neal
Dow, who was everywhere present in
the State, speaking night and day for the
amendment and also had my first ex-
perience in public speaking in this ex-
The Pensacola journal., 1909-12-19

lthe air and the scene. which was
evidently new to him.
He had crossed a fence and was
walking through what had been an
old faId
Passing on, he came TO the thick
hedge-like growth which often
fringes such places, marking the line
of an old fence. Here an abrupt hill
led down TO sort of ravine, through
which ran a stream from a bold,
sparkling sprin-
How fine this is; delightful" he
exclaimed. seating himself upon a
fallen log and tanning with mis- hat.
He had not sat there long when,
hearing horses hoofs, he looked up
to see one of the most charmino of
pictures. A young girl was approach
ing sUperbly seated upon a large
black horse, whose rein she held most
gracefully. She was simply dressed
in some dark stuff and her broad
Orimmed hat OF palmetto was on the
back of her head, while she seemed
to be enjoying to the fullest extent
her morning ride
oh, oh. good morning." she ex-
claimed. startled as she reined her
horse up. mOmentarilv.
Good morning" replied the intrud-
er, rising Instantly i wandered
here from the road The view is
charming. ! hope l do not trePass."
Instantly Jessie recognized the
Northern speech and drew her little
figure uD rather hauEhtiIv.
"Trespass?" lifting her handsome
brOws intsrrcgatin rly. We South
e-ners are too generous 10 dcuv a
pleasure so simple. Our hospitality
i
acres, Good morning sir" And with
a graceful bend Of her head she turn
ed away and horse and rider quickly
disappeared.
We SOuthernerso quested Keith
Graham, smiling to himself Our
once broad acros2" Charming little
patriot. 7 must learn yOu~ name"
He resumed his walk. Hassin-, hat
IN hand, beneath the spreading trees
y wonder who she is2 Some little
Southern beauty, hisi-strunE and
proud" he said TO himself in an
amused fashion.
Meanwhile Jessie. wrapped in her
own thoughts among which mingled
those of the stranger. allowed black
jim his brid6,0 and he soon brought
mp al home Later that same dav
-ne editor Cf the pine Banner small
newspaper. seated III his Office. was
SURPRISED by a visit from q young
-adv OF charming aoaearance. who
gave Iar name as Miss Vernon and
wished o have an advertisements in
aC--07 :" his paper Said advertise
r----- v.~ to ~vu u0-'I Sra -ava no
5r- .-- 5-~ removal g-| ~as Tor an
r-f~-----.-t~-r which vovr@ lead I'D The
-Ci---f T~ -v-s'r-a. 20 10'C1rfU-
~
The Pensacola journal., 1909-12-19
THE TERMS OF PEACE


editor in a state of pleasant bewilder-
ment.
4 shan't tell grandma a word, not
single word" said Jessie, men
tally, as she stepped into the time
worn buggy, and picking up the Teins,
started jim off on a trOt.
She was pleased with her idea and
was flushed and smiling. Happen
ing to glance up, she met the gaze of
a pair of handsome dark eyes, whose
owner was riding toward her.
Recognition was instant and mu-
tuaI As he raised As hat with a
graceful bow and returning the saIu-
tation she felt almost angry with
herself because she could not but ad-
mire him
She felt quite like a traitor. who
bows TO the enemy though his only
transgressiOn was his evident North
ern birth.
There was more of Youthful zeal
and patriotic love in Jessie's heart
than there was wisdom in her mead.
for time had touched her gently, and
hers were but twenty bright sum
mers.
"Heah de mawning' paper, Massa
Graham" said Jake, the grinning
waite. d he l9id the r7Uor h- Tr-
hams plate, receiving, as he knew ne
would, his generous little tip. les
come, sab"
Thank you, Jake. Just bring my
breakfast in a hurry. viii you?"
Unfolding the paper, his casual
glance caught the advertisement.
Vernon Vernon re observed
knitting his brow in thought. Toby .
" ny, yes, OF course, Toby Vernon.
wei I'm glad if ! can help the lady,
whoever she may be. III attend to
il this morning.
Breakfast over. he called around At
the office Of the Pine Banner and let
the following note addressed TO Miss
Vernon. OakIands, Va.
Dear Madam Noting your adveT-
tisemeut in the Pine Banner Of recent
date. for information regarding on
Toby Vernon. l beg 10 inform yoI
that an sS-slave by that name Te-
sides a ", Penna l think a
letter addressed there will reach him.
Trusting this may assist you in your
search. l am, yours truly,
KEITH GRAHAM"
Leaving the Office. ne turned down
the street and passed out Cf the vii
LACE. toward the woods, with the easy
swinging gait of one who Is OuJ for
the pleasure Of walking ana enjoying
the air.
Following somewhat the same road
Of the day before. he caught a distant
view OI the same handsome girl on
her black horse but she either saw
him and CHANGED her course. OF did
ST. uuiETsn- iUUdliy. for he did NOS
have cbe pleasure Of saying gOoG
n l0rniug this time
I've q letter for you Miss Jessie. BE-
said = boy riding through the lane
where Jessie was i1uSily working
The Pensacola journal., 1909-12-19
By Florida
Pine

among flowers and vegetables in her
garden.
A letter." she exclaimed. turning
around and stepping toward him.
| Thank YOU. Willie. I'm ever so
much obliged" And she bade him d
smiling good morning as he lifted his
hat and DasSed on
With trembling fingers she opened
the envelope. Ii was addressed in =
strange hand and had come from the
Banner Office.
oh. why how quickly ! got an
answer. I'm so glad, 50 glad keith
Graham, What a beautiful name;
what a splendid hand he writes Il
I could only thank him. III write 10
Toby, indeed. I will. III get off a
letter in the next mail"
Dropping her work and hUTryinc
in, she went 40 her room and wrOtn
Immediately to Toby, being careful
not to mention the buried silver, JUS,
asking him if he we're their old slave
to try to come back.
Signing her grandmo,har's name
ard requesting that the reply be ad-
dressed to Miss Vernon, odklande,
Va, she iuclOsed stamp for reply
and sealed her letter. then remember
ed that Toby was ola "v"
~-- ..-I "uuIG need asslstauC. IL
getting home.
Sba did mo- 1-DOu- where in -H4
world she would get any money Il"
help him get back. bat she thOUgh-
tba+ ae Eare Ead Faan -,ro.fFf..-r-
tFI,- So lbe r,,irrI1+ l-,s-, III. Is-- er.T7
"a r-o,r5 1,7,-,,or
4 - 81 1i5 not los. h..-- ,.,..
-,,C17a,,
f.g-+. ro.-f1 dosr child v---.-
r,,1-e ,-o,, IN -,-r- E=rb e-.zrf-.o +
ne, 80. On, 60, ~, - li-, l,sr--e
rar7a-.s5 6ar r-.-+ia --a16mg+-a-
The Pensacola journal., 1909-12-19

And you say Toby buried all the
silver, grandma
"AlI, my dear, every niece. and
some jewelTy besides, which belong
ed to myself"
The first speaker was girl of, per
haps, twenty, small OF figure, with
curly, dark hair and eyes OF dark blue
beneath a brow at once beautiful in
telligent and showing marked ideal
ity.
The place was an old Southern
home, one of those Old-time mansions
which stood grand and stately amid
its evident ruin and decay.
Around the tall, white columns of
the front pOrticO the roses clung with
lavish beauty, and the great hall
looked inviting and hospitable, but
close inspection showed the peeling
paint, the worn floors and far around
the falling fences, inclOsing long IN
used fields.
"Oh, grandma, il we only knew
what became of Toby, or if we only
knew where the things were-if we
only knew"
"Yes, dear, but We don't and We
cannot live here on nothing. ] see
nothing but to go away
And a wistfuI glance was directed
=
tance away. where the gIeam of mar
ble marked the place, beneath some
live oaks, where her dear ones were
sleeping,
A long time the girl sat in thought
silent and sad.
Grandma. do you believe in pre-
sentmeUts?"
There vas absolute earnestuess IN
the question. an earnesJness almost
tragic.
"Presentments. Jessie2 Wei. some
times, i5ut what makes YOU asa me
that2"
Because I've a pTesentment- and
we're going 10 find TOBY and the sill
yer, both" And Jessie brought her
little palm down confidently on her
lap and looked at her grandma with
face fun of hope.
My brave little oDtir-.,J, But.
Jessie. erauCma's heart has ceased
10 hope And there was a culver 10
the fine old face and two sudden tears
trembled on her lashes.
There, tnere, granny. don't cry.
don't I want you To hurry uD and
knit my Dittaus, o. nv hands Viii
get all SunbUTuCd, see2' AID she
asrers a2 d PAIR o. "s''-"o'" 5"''e'
Kiss NE quick. grandma. and III
run get yov~ coGee; / t1jrk many
has 1t made
Ear-v morning with all rs attend
ant bcaU-y. Ih- rCC' soft Fir. S~j.v
with th" delillt u' bay bios
SONS, SwCUt Ee~J.. .a trees
and the Hi-iS seen. ~iyEt
concert Along the road with q FREQ
swinging step came man. dressed
I'm cool 1rr.D He v-r-n q .-r-.1
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deal of charming and romantic
thought ABOUT the name before she
quite realized it.
Several days passed and Jessie re-
CeiVed letter from Toby. not writ
ten 1y him. Of course, but evidently
at his dictation. That he WAS the
yeTitaJlC Toby Of the other days was
proven 5r his alIUdinE To persons anu
things about the Old place iu % per
feCty familiar way. The letter was
about as follows:
Dear Ole Miss I was mighty GLAD
10 git 20 letter, AKIN bout me comm
home. 70 dat ole place is always
home 10 Toby. How is ole NastaL2 .
De I-aWd HrCsS him 10 beiu' good TO
dis Gle ui-geT- An how is young
Mars John an Miss Mary an de
sweet baby dat was name Jessie De
las time 7 see ole 1i8stau he was 5u
dc thiChes Oh de aEEt and den I was
hi+ vid er ball er sumuin an never
tE0Wed no mo CuJV.u T was walked
10 70 fine myself 'mO-E strangers an
Yankees.
Il was tuck UP TO dis country an
has been heai all &c time. but der
amt no folks lake 10 own folks. Miss
Annie. an 7 5eS iou-= 70 de cotton
fielS an O. sweet I8'CFs an .larv-
ting on de ole home la.n-
".lf 7 jess had wings. Miss Annie. I'd
be dar l,"- fn' dis letter. 1u. 7 afu't
go de wines an J aiu't go de- money.
but cf you a5I- u' -aE send mo De-
money ole Miss ter cit back T.r-T
work 70 70 on. ole N8staa all de-
balance Oh his days
-'Gor faithful ole ~ervfuf
TOBY VERNON.
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confdiug in the old gentleman, and
requesting tina, no one, mot even
grandma" was TO know.
II was q warm day when down the
dusty roadway came ali old negro.
with q rather dilaDidated huapsagk
upon his back His face wore "a pleas
cG, eager lOO--. as He glanced from
side To side Of the road, talking 70
himself
soon he came TO the big gate, which
cueued upon the driveway leading uy
20 the Vernon house. With trembling
fingers he opened it aud fairly trot-
ted toward the house
Passing around to the back, he was
starting up the steps. when Nanny
Tidy came ont of the kitchen with a
plate of bread in her hands.
How'd do. Tidy" said the new
conner, extending his hand
VINO is yOu2 Ole Miss dOan L.
10 strange HiEgcrs TOgn' dis
replied Tidy with cOnsiJ
nifty.
Before he could answ
lady came ont of the Big
us this Uncle Toby" she
pleasantly. II was lookin- for
Yes. maam. Use Toby, an
come to see Harsa George an
Annie
-Or. Uncle Toby. grandpa has
dead % long time
Dead. Na~se George drad2"
ha broke down aH sat ON the s
taa tears falling over Lbs wrin
Continued On Page EIeven1
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Continued on Page Eleven.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1909-03-26

A. j. Blackmer was in Troy Monday,
where he went take charge of the rem
aims of Maude Lucus Orchard, who died
in the Troy Hospital.
Mrs. Belden Shedrick and daughter,
Mis- Edith of Addison have been in
town several days visiting friends.
Frank Dorey, who has been bell boy at
"The Addison" has resigned his position
and will take up telegraphy.
DIR. Prentiss of East Mddlebury has
returned from johnson, where he was
called by the serious illness of his brother.
Mr.. an Mrs. Henry Hulett, who
have been spending the past two months
in town and Salisbury, started Tuesday
for their home in Meeker, Col While
here Mr.. Hulett sold three large farms
in Salisbury.
Joseph A. Lawrence is able to be out
after several days illness with the grippe.
On Wednesday eggs broughts 1S cents,
and butter 20 to 90 cents.
Paul Dereau, the teamster, has been ill
with the grippe for over a week
DIR. A. d. Barter, the optician, has
been ill with the grippe for few days,
but is now able to be at the Office.
A special communication of Union
Lodge, No 2, F. and A. NJ, will be held
in Masonic Hall Tuesday evening, March
Both, at o'clock. Work, Master Mason
degree. Refreshments. Visiting broth
ers invited.
Letters addressed as follows are at the
post Office unclaimed: Miss Mary Kier-
nan, Joel w. Allen, Mr.. Frank Mayo,
F. B. McTierney.
| News has been received from Byron
Crane, who has been spending the win
ter in Florida, that he Is now very i'll.
Although some of the dog-owners have
responded to the appeal made last week
to pay their licenses, there are some who
have ignored it. II the tax is not
paid before the first of April the fee will
be doubled-and this is no idle joke.
The Wilson Root Co., which also has a
branch store in this town, lost their store
in Fair Haven by fire this week. A
photograph of the ruins of the Fair
Haven store is on exhibition at their
local store.
A move is on foot to request the Rut
land Railroad Co. to take such steps as
| shall be necessary to arrange the train
service so as to connect with the new
steamer of the Hudson Navigation Co. of
Troy, N. Y, when this vessel goes into
commission, which will doubtless be in
The near future. In order for the train
that runs south from this station at 5:07
p. M, reaching Troy at 9:10, to connect
with the boats down the Hudson, it is
understood that it will be necessary to
run this train about an hour earlier and
to make faster time. At the present
time the roads and steamer companies
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1909-03-26
MlOOlEBURY LOCALS.

Mrs. G. B. Wright has gone on a visit
to her home in Akron, Ohio.
Lewis Cahee of Brandon was a bust
ness visitor in town the first of the week.
A son was born Monday to Mr. and
Mrs. Leslie c. Witherell,
Mrs. Joseph A. Peck returned Wednes.
day night from Boston, where she has
been the past ten days.
The robins have returned to town
which is very good indication of
spring.
Mrs. w. II. Davis spent Tuesday in
Burlington.
Mrs. John H. Stewart has gone to
Boston, where she will visit her son -,
Dugad.
Mrs. l.. C Russell was in Burlington
the first of the week.
John Birchard of Shoreham was in
town several days during the week.
Fred Spooner of Brandon was in town
Wednesday and Thursday.
Mrs Jennie Cushman has gone TO
Plattsburg, N. Y, where she will visit
for some time with relatives.
Frank Wooster of Whiting was in
OWN tuesday.
Mrs. l.. S. Knight is able to be out
after several days illness.
Charles Peck of New Haven spent
several days in town this week.
Miss Genevieve Taylor of Fort Edward
N. Y, is the guest of her grandmother
Mrs. Fanny Langworthy.
John H. Stewart has returned from
I.al urh 60
attend the funeral of Mrs. Ellen
Beaded. Mrs. Beadell will be remem
bred in town as she was a resident for
many years.
Moses Ainse of Whiting was in town
! Tuesday to attend the County Road
Commissioners meeting.
Joseph A. Peck has returned from a
business trip to Boston.
DIR. l. Storms has been in Newport, VT.
this week, the guest of his nephew
II. c. f. Hoag.
Word has been received from Enosbure
Falls that "A son was born to Rev. and
Mrs W.T. Forsythe.
Frank Hubbard made business triI
to Brandon on Wednesday.
Cyrus Norton of Addison spent seyera
days In town.
Mr.. Spoouer and Mr.. O'Brien of Add
son were in town Wednesday
Miss Jennie Wright spent Wednesday
in Rutland on business.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Hamilton OF
Council Bluffs, Iowa, are in town, having
been called here by the death of Mrs,
Hamilton's sister, Maude Lucus Birchard
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1909-03-26

Pure drugs-Duttons.
Mileage Books at Marshall's.
Expert matchmaker, Brough.
Good ripe pineapples at Calvfs.
Direct teas and coffees at buttons.
New Maple Sugar at Joe Calvis.
Home cured hams at Piper's market.
See the Leather Goods at l. s. Waugh's.
Buy your tobacco and cigars at Taylor's
Best line Post Cards in town at sheldOns.
For SALE Cheap. u good cutter. c. ii.
Balm slit
Call at Pfper's market for choice cuts OF
western beef.
New lot of blood oranges and tangerines at
Joe Calvi's.
Highest cash price paid for beef hides at j.
K Piper's market.
Cut flowers at all times at Hunts Green
houses. 42tf
Good pencil paper, scraps. 4c pound
Register office.
Bakers harrington Hall Coffee for sale at
Gorhams Market.
A fresh lot OF Fig Newtons, &c cents per
pound, at Kidder's.
wANTED-Wom to do washing in the
laundry. The Addison. 4Stf
Green vegetables. fresh nearly every day
at Gorham's Market.
Call at Kidders Bakery and try some OF
their 10 cents pound cookies.
Eggs from Rhode Island Reds, soc a setting
b. l. Boardman. X. D. lift
For SALE-A 1850 pound driving horse. J
s. Chandler Ripton. VT Id
WANTED-Au experienced dining room girl
at Hotel Sargent J. J. O'Connell 5tf
Twenty five pounds OF tripe for 10 cents
cash. at the j. X. Piper market.
Nine or ten tons OF nice hay loose for sale
H. !. Hyde. Salisbury, VT l2t2
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1909-03-26

are cooperating, and the traveller may
now buv ticket at the depots, go by
rail to Troy and then exchange the rail-
road ticket for steamer passage.
The coming of Albini and his company
of high class vaudeville is already the
talk of the town. People who have wit
messed his wonderful work in teiepathy
have gone away bewildered and unable
to make it out. In other parts of the
country, he has turned hundreds away
nightly. A commercial man who saw
his bills up today remarked that he wit
messed his performance in the Worcester
Theatre, Worcester, and he never saw
such wonderful work accomplished by a
human being. He seems to think that
Albini has dealings with the supernatural
power. You have to see this perform
ance to appreciate its full value. 1t can
not be explained. See for yourself.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1909-03-26

Thursday, fair; Friday. cloudy; Saturday
snow; Sunday, clear; Monday, fair; Tuesday
clear; Wednesday, fair
Highest A; lowest, II.
Record kept by H. A. PECK.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1909-03-26
CARD OF THANKS.

We desire to express our sincere thanks
to all who SO kindly assisted us at the
death and funeral of our beloved brother
and friend.
CHARLES Z. YOUTH AND WIFE.
CHARLES F. RICH AND WIFE.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1909-03-26
Business Vottces.

Notices under this head ten cents per line
first insertion; five cents per line succeeding
insertions. Count seven short words to line
or six long ones
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1909-10-21
Marion mas COS Miles!

Marion county 905 square miles!
This information was received
from Columbia just before going to
press yesterday afternoon. Prof
Colcock's survey shows that the
old county contains sol square
miles and the new county contains
4O+ square miles. This settles the
question of area and the new coun-
ty comes within the constitutional
limits. 1t is likely the governor
will order the election within 20
DAYS.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1909-10-21

The editor of The Herald re-
turns thanks to Mr. r NJ Jackson
for three very large pears Tho
largest of the pears weighs ,
pounds and is 1872 inches in cir
cumference The other two weigh
IA and l pound each The total
weight o the three being ~
pounds They are the largest
pears we have ever seen and would
attract attention in fruit exhibit
anywhere
The colored graded school open
cd Monday with E. B. Webster of
Florence as principal. The school
has been taught for the past sew
eral years by Andrew Bethea, but
there has been a division in the
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1909-10-21
NOTICE.

All persons holding "Iuius .wainst
the estate Of Henry " Davis . ,.-as"d.
are hereby required O. ~. rnn same.
duly vcritici. with thr und"r~,.r., ii at
Clio, ;. &. within the tim" r,,iu.~..d Lv
law. and upon their failure - 10 do
this notice will he plead IN bar g., their
recovery. And al person; jnlrN.nd to
said estate a:e hereby required 80 make
immediate payment to trn under
signed at Clio, :. G..
r. :. Davis.
QunIiiiyd Admins ratcr.
Clio. S. G. Oct i. 1863
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1909-10-21
Look for the Blue x
on the front margin or
YOUR Paper. 1t means
that your subscription is
due.

Mr.. Alex. Watson, a prominent
business man of Rowland, was
among the visitors in the CITY
Friday. Mr.. Watson is a former
Marion man who moved to Row.
land some years ago to engage in
tSle hardware business and his
friends in this county will be glad
to learn that he is prospering in
his line.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1909-10-21
AROUND ABOUT TOWN
LOCAL PARAGRAPHS PICKED UP
HERE, THERE AND EVERYWHERE

] w Mckay, of Rowland, was
among the visitors in town Mon
day
Mis- 'i.". l. Jordan, of Rusk,
J rE. - st this week of Mr.
AID @.o , 'ordan
ther, N a large crowd of
5Icc0,c ~ Saturday and the
merchants II thriving bust
ness
Mr \ * rham has returned
from lr, weeks stay at Nc
.crl. $ t-' ary very much inn
~ove6 lth
Communion Services will be
held at Hamer on next Sabbath
Preparatory service on FRIDAY
night Preaching by Rev DR. Buck
ner
Mr.. J. II. Barker. of Lumber ton,
dealer in high-grade mich cows,
gave us a call yesterday. He saws
- ne expects to ship a car load to
Dillon in a few days.
Sun.
An official of one of the Dillon
banks said a few days ago that he
had not had an application for a
loan in thirty days. Everything
points to an era of unprecedented
prosperity.
Mr.. d. M. Carmichael and fam
lily who moved to Red Springs
several years ago have returned
to Dillon and are occupying a
cottage on east Main street. Mr..
Carmichael says Red Springs is a
flne town, but there is no place
like Dillon.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1909-10-21

school on account OF the former
principal and it was Thought ad-
visablc to make 4 chance IN the
management Webster - well
recommended as an educator and
with the proper supper, from the
patrons he should make a success
of the school.
Dr." Jcffcoat, the veterinary
surgeon, is in the city a"ain
after an absence Of SC,cral months.
1t was currently reported that
Dr. JeffCoat dicG some weeks
ago iii Fayetteville from s,rnkr
appOplcXy and when H. ARRIVED
i'll Dillon Saturday mnrnin. n.ir
and hearty he received " very
cordial greeting from III, friends.
The Doctor says he Is cniavimg
excellent health and = @. the
opinion that the rumur started
from slight illness he had last
summer.
Senator w. J. Montgomery, and
Mcssrs. r. y. Dillon, Henry Mul-
lins, Jas. II. Manning and \. =.
Jordan have been appointed 4
special committee by thr Florence
Board of Trade 20 COOP, rate with
the board in securing the AT. nduncc
of the business men. farmers and
county officials, Darticl.ar.y the
road supervisors, at the Pee Dee
Section Convention TO bc h"'d at
Florence on November Sth.. on
the occasion of Prcsidcn, TAFT :
visit to that city. If anyone coll
templates visiting Florence ON this
occasion they cln get Information
in regard to railroad rates. motel
accommodations, CtC., rom
any member of the committee.