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The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-04-28
ARRAICNS
II. R. CURRY
Attorney ScOfield Opens Ar
gumeDt for State.
WIDOW IS IN TEARS
Prisoner is Surrounded by
Wife and Friends.
Closing Scenes Ia Curry Trial
Fate of Prisoner Soon to be In
hands of Jury.

Upper Sandusky, April rs
One more day CT battle and then
the noted Curry nnrder case Will be
left the LaLcs Of the jury. The
evidence was al i'm at 4:30 o'clock
'tri.ccn and court adjourn
ed un,il S ~ ~ dnesday morning at
which t.mc ocun.cl will Immediately
take up TIC a G, iuent of the case.
No RFbuTTAL.
The triol lad a very unexpected
ending TueGa.y afternoon. After
Hamilton Il. Curry had boen held on
the witneFs stand for nearly three
hours, the counsel for state am
nounced that it had no rebuttal and
court adjourned. That the state did
not come back with n rebuttal, was
the surprise OF the entire trial. Dc
spite the fact that the defense had
produced half score witnesses to
establish its case, the state did not
use the opportunity of breaking down
their fences and rested the case. It
is DellbNeu lUul lntf olult luOh6hl IL
best to leave the evidence with the
jury at time when it was wrought
up over the cross-examination Of the
prisoner.
Wednesday morning II is expected
that some of the most noted speeches
ever rendered in this county will be
delivered. Counsel believes that a
great portion of the case will have
to be won in the argument The
opinion is based on the fact that there
is such conglomeration Of evidence
Attorney George b. Sco9eld will
open the argument for the state.
Then will follow Attorney Fred f.
CUTLERY for the defense Attorney
David Parker of this city will follow
for the state and Prosecuting Attor-
ney Charles l.. Justice will conclude
in behalf of the state. Attorney Jack
ISgan will conclude for the defense
and will be preceded by Attorney
Carey of Upper Sandusky.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-04-28

The attorneys for both sides are
much wrought up over the closing
scenes of the trial and will attempt
TO straighten out the evidence
through power of oratory before the
jury.
The court room was crowded to its
capacity Tuesday afternoon 1t was
sounded through the streets that the
defendant Curry was to be placed on
the stand and the feature proved no
small attraction. In the course of
the most heated part of the cross
examination, the spectators arose in
their seats, crowding the aisl6s about
the court railing.
CURRY ON THE STAND.
Hamilton r. Curry displayed not n
little nervousness when he first APP
peared on the witness stand. He
recovered himself somewhat a little
later but showed a more or less ner-
vous disposition throughout the ex-
animation. His answers were Civ
en- in a low tone and the court was
compelled several times to reprimand
him for shaking anc nodding his
head in response to the queries of
counsel. He was clean shaven and
appeared to better advantage than
any time during the trial.
Attorney Fred E. CUTLERY conduct
ed the direct examination. Through
various questions he drew from the
witness the following story:
my name is Hamilton r. Curry 1
am about thirty-four years of age.
was born in Clark county, Kentucky,
near the center of what is known as
the blue grass section, located about
10 miles west of Lexington and about
two miles from Winchester. / lived
OH a farm from youth until manhood.
was about seventeen years of age
when | left the farm and accepted a
commercial position at Winchester,
Kentucky.
MY mother is living and sits in
the court room. She is aged about
7G years. My father died in 1888.
My father was full-nedged farmer
and for about twelve years served as
sheriff of Clark county My Oldest
brother was also sheriff or the same
county for two terms of office. |
have another brother who was app
pointed United States deputy marshal
and held the position for a number
of years
when | first went to Winchester.
Il kept books for business house
and wlnt to school Later ! attended
the Virginia Military Institute, a
preparatory school for West Point.
On account of sickness, was COM
PEELED to leave this institute during
the same year which | was to have
graduated. then returned to Win
chester and began working in a gen.
eral store.
while | was still very young, | en-
listed in Company c. Kentucky Nat
ional Guards, of Winchester, Ken
tucky. Later when the Spanish
American war broke out our COM
pany was changed to Company Az of
the second regiment of Kentucky vol
unteers. ! remained in the service
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-04-28

Upper Sandusky, April 2S.-CSpe-
cial to the Mirror when attorney
George b. Scoheld opened the argu-
mcnt for the state OF Ohio in the
Curry trial at Upper Sandusliy this
morning, the court rom was crowd
ed. That the audience realized one
Of the greatest legal battles in the
history Of the county was about to
be waged was apparent in the hush
which at on.e fell over the room, and
the intent look on every face.
The prisoner his wife, mother,
stepchildren, brother and several
friends frCm his home in Kentucky
occupied the north side OF the court
lobby, while on the south side and
nearest the jury were the members
of the bereaved Jackson family. The
slain mans widow wept ptifully
during the entire recital, the tears
streaming down her face and her
body shaking with sobs.
SOOFIELD OPENS.
In vivid wcrd picture, Scofeld drew
ed the thrilling in'.idents previous to
and Immediately following the shoot
ing. In his opening, his manner was
extremely repressed, but as he pro-
gressed the quietude Of simple state
ment grew imperceptibly into the
eloquence and dramatic gesture of
the crime itself, much Of which was
reproduced in action By the attorney.
Curry was depicted as a cold-blood-
ed murderer, utterly without heart
or that Unborn respect for. the lives
of our fellowmen which is the
perquisite of every normal man. The
principal points made in summing mp
the evidene were: Premeditation,
as eyinced by Curry In picking up
the corncutter after his victim had
fallen, to use in his defense in the
trial sure to follow; his heartless
abandonment of the scene without
offering any assistance whatsoever
to the frightened family or the man
whose life he had just taken; the
language used after the shooting;
NOltt = llllllpbdblb oNbl dllh AllN
fact that Jackson must have teen
standing still when the bullet struck
him.
In closing Scoheld asked that the
jury be not influenced by the refer
ring of the case to Wyandot county
because of local prejudice and gave
supporting reasons why the apparent
conflict of states evidence was the
surest test of its truth, truth being
very often contradictory. He plead
ed eloquently for thoroughness in
the jury consideration of evidence
and charged them to be fair in theil
ultimate decision since they Were
weighing a human being in the bal
ance. The plea of Attorney SconelC
was one of the best ever heard il
the district,
Attorney David Parker of Upper
Sandusly, then took up the argument
for the prosecution. His review wa.
CintInued on Page Six.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-04-28

day. At least six attorneys will ad-
dress the jury and an nour apiece
would consume the greater part OF
the day. An evening session will
probably take place Wednesday.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-04-28

Frye, the plumper and timer,
now located opposite postorifce.
4-21-12t
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-03-29
BOOTHSvlLLE ITEMS.

Tho farmers ure making good use OF
the fine spring weather In getting
ready, for their crops. Dollar corn
Is too much for the farmers, so they
have decided to rise more home corn.
There il more, farming being done In
this vicinity this spring than there
has been for 4 long time. There Is
quite an excitement here over the oil
wells. There has been a well locat-
ell on the Tincie Franklin farm. near
T'oothsvllle. There are several farms
near nitro that hasn't been taken up.
About 400 acres lsys on the waters
Of Booths creek. which joins the farm
of R. +. Reed well. Tbs Aousi, Penn
anil other companies nra working 10
get 1t under lease.
There is n great leal Of sickness ut
this place and vicinity.
John W. Martin has been very Ill
for some time With fever.
Mrs. y. 0. Carpenter Is at the point
Of death. She has been sick for some
time.
Cephas Lanham md son are mend.
ing slowly after & severe attack Of
pneumonia.
Jim Nuzum has Two very sick caIl.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-03-29

their parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Joan
Reeves, on Morg1ntown avenue.
Mr.. Ernest Gaskill. Of Barnstown.
was the guest Of Mrs. Virginia satter-
field. o. Stevens street.
Mr.. S. A. shNttlesworth was visit.
In relatives at Little Fails yesterday.
Mr.. james Leonard. OF Water street.
Is very III Of neuralgia Of the heart,
Miss Wanda Gorilen, OF Wilson
street, who has been dangerously Ill,
Is improving.
Mr.. and Mrs. E1., Hawkins. of Co
lumb!a street, were at Connellsville
yesterday.
Will Mason an;l Clarence Prlckett
we're here from Morgantown to spend
Sunday at their homes.
Mr.. II. +. Leonard, who has been
very III. was better Sunday.
Miss Ocie Wilson was visiting Miss
Lucy Boggs Saturday. She was en-
route to her home Mt Harrlsville from
Littleton where she mad been teach.
Ing school.
Mrs. Anna Yost, Of Merchant
street, Is very SICK.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Radcliffe and
son, Harry, were the guests Of rela'
tives Mt Point Marion yesterday.
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dren with pneumonia n q
y ia. Core. who recently got burned q.
out, has moved some old buildinss 10 20:
lgyether 50 they can be sheltered from
the storms until they can get their
new house built. 4.
CIV. Harr purchased Of George Nu'
rum. Of McAlpine, registered Jersey
bull. 4
Il. o. Bice is wanting TO purchase q
heavy team.
J. A. Russell has purchased a Ane
farm mare OF G. ". Hall, near Eldora.
Gen. Constable and daughter naye
returned from MiEersville where the7
hal been the gaes! Of relatives.
Miss Wi1a Hal! has been visiting
Mr.. G. W. Harr hnd family for q few
days.
Thers was q rtotracted meeting
commenced at the Taylor school house
Sunday night. l,evs. CLANCY and
Moore viii conduct the services.
THOMAS.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-03-29

DR.. WHITE !:
STATE GEOLOGICAL COMMISSION
MEETS WITH GOVERNOR
GLASSCOCk SATURDAY.

CHARLESTON. W. Va. March ID
At a meeting of the state geological
commission with Governor GlasscocK
Saturday, Dr.. |. c. White was re-elect'
ed geologlst. Ray II. iHennfn Of Me-
gantown and C. e. krebs OF kanaw1l
we're chosen his assistants. A. Z.
Brooks, Upshur. was elected forester
B. H. fii1e OF Morsantown. chemist
J, H. Krak, assistant chemist. anil
Earl II. Henn:n. chief clerk. The com
mission consists Of the president Of
the State university, director OF the
experiment station, governor, stale
treasurer. and msIaen, Of the STATE
board OF agriculture. All we're present
except the president Of the state board
Of agriculture. The commissions m,
nual report was received. This yea:
moreattention will be paid to ti'
southern end Of the State.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-03-29
WHAT IS ECZEMA !?
A COMMON ERROR CORRECTED,

An erroneous impression prevails
that itching. burning Eczema. Psorins-
Is, Salt Rheum, Bolls. etc. are only
skin diseases, and must bsl treatry e..
ternally. Hundreds OF cases have corr
under our notlce-and probably YOU,
experience Is slmilar-where the per.
son afflicted had the disease on the
lobe Of the left ear and IN eruption tn
the right ankle while the oth9r mem
hers OF the body were absolutely free
from vesicle. rash, or other outward
manifestations, showing conc}as'Taiy
that the blood was poisoned ind The
poison found vent at the most vuln.i,
able part OF the pcrsno afflicted. l,r.
Taylor's theory is that these diseases
originate in the blood. and must lie
treated from that standpoint, not
through ths' skin alone. This theory Is
amply proven by the thousands OF MO
pie who have been permanently c''r"l.
Our Blood Purifier forces the poison
to the surface Of the skin. eliminates
1t wholly from the blood, anti Oh"
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-03-29
cLERGYMEN WORKING FOR
PEACE AMONG THE COAL
WORKERS. ~


WILKBs.BAREE, Pa, March &C.
The clergyman OF this region are Ia
boring jealousy for the soothing of
the difficulties that enlanger the coal
mining question. Many are going
around among the mine workers AMI
others are addressing assemblages o.
them, counselling peace, obedience to
the union leaders, ond deploring VIC.
lence.
Operators who will talk on th:' SUB.
ject say they expect summer marked
by the same conditions which pre'
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-03-29
PILES CURED AT HOME BY
NEW ABSORPTION METHOD

II you suffer from bleeding. itching
blind or protrudlng Piles, send ma
your address. and l will tell you hor
to cure yourself at home by the new
absorption treatment: and will nist
send some Of this home treatment fret
for trial. with references from you,
own locality II requested. immediate
relief and permanent cure assured
Send no money. but tell others o.
this offer. Write to-day to Mrs. n
Summers. Box P. Notre Dame, Ind.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-03-29
n. ~. 2. Lena Vannort AM
Flossie Mccullough.
Aid Society VIII Meet.

H1u Suc1e'y WIN Wcct'
The Ladies' ALL Society Of the Dla-
amond Street M. Z. Church will meet
ION Thursday afternoon ut tho home
ofFAfrs. Frank Wilson, on Market
street.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-03-29

ID = tissa1tRi
geMni eide Iotca and ( ointmtnt re..
store ne skin j! u. Il Y nay "A !. nathr..
al condition. Send % our ONCE 1as9
Arch Stree, Philadelp hia, Tor book.
Sold BY Hall Drug Co, and Mountain
City Drug CO. and BY all hrst.class
druggists.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-03-29
PlTTsBURG'S ANNUAL n
ET AUTOMOBILE SHOW.

PlTTSBURG, March 27.-The big
annual automobile show Of the Pitts.
burg Automobil g Dealers Association
opens at Duquesne Garden tonight,
and will continue until April y.
The number OF exhibits Is so great
that It was necessary to bring In many
yesterday.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-03-29

vailed when there Eds no hnicn Il
believe TINT The mea think
he easiest solution Of the situation q
tc. have the convention at Scranton
send he question back to the opera.
tors in an effort to get confessions,
and II they fall to permit the agree
ment to lapse and continue to work
without a nagreement.
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of the brotherhood.

Meeting Of the brotherhood,
as!s The brotherhood Of the ", e
4 Church will meet Friday evening at
4 seven.thirty O'CLOCK Mt the cnnrch. A
Isfull attendance Is desired.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-03-29
!. FIRST En-, WARD
y, u ~ y 80 y y $3.50
will Have Recital.

II The members CT Mr.. Hearl J. Nc
NElfresh's Sunday scnool class at the
Diamond Street II e. Church will give
"a a recital at the First ward school AL.
sdltorlum Thursday evening. An adj
mission fee Of ten and fifteen cents
viii be charged.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-03-29
Meeting closed.

The meeting which has been in
/ progress at the Christian Chapel in
charge of Evangelist Ira c. Moore, was
sbrongh. to a close last evening with
(; several additions To the church. The
meeting has been very interesting
4 and profitable one Evangelist Moore
Swillsbegln a meeting this evening at
gthe school house eli Pleasant Valley.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-03-29
Liver Trouble
Remedy Free

Any intelligent person can be his
own doctor in the ordinary case Of
liver trouble, for the symptoms cam
not be mistaken. If the white Of the
eye becomes yellowish, if the skin be-
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appear, il the bowels do not move, it
you have sick headache, if you arc
bilious, you may be sure that your
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The quickest and surest remedy yet
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For example. John W. Lee. $40 8. Penn.
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FlInchun, Jackson. KY, says the same
OF II. Thousands Of families keep 1t In
tho house against lust such an omer-
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member Of the family will need good
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In order to have you or any other suf-
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Caldwelrs Syrup Pcpsin without personal
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and address. The sample will show YOU
how pleasant It is to tnke. how gently It
works. 1t will start you on the cure Of
your trouble and convince YOU that you
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nar.3 Tow u {olnv y a... I
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-03-29

" Wi, Observe Anniversary.
The members o. the |. 0. 0. F. No.
81, wifi, observe their ninety.eishtll an.
ntyersary Monday evening, April 2G.
Y at their hall on Merchant street.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-10-12
LIBERTYVlLLE.

Libertyville-Ed Slemmer has begun
tie erection of fine brick store build
inc 10Ox3o feet in size.
Luther Leedy has his two story
brick building almost competed. B.. r..
Price will occupy the lower floor using
4 is for hardware and the second story
will be used as town hall.
All the business firms in the CITY
are fixing their walks over so that they
will be on the same grade.
Francis Boley is on the sick list this
Miss Edna Warren began in the
school here Monday taking the place
Of Miss Pool of Fairfield.
Mrs Sellars who resides south OF
here has gone to Illinois for Visit
With relatives and friends.
hay rack load of young folks went
hickory nutting Monday and had
merry time.
Hiram Davis is able to be out again
after several days Illness
Clarence Linder is spending few
DAYS with friends in Bonaparte.
Miss Ella Stansburg gave dinner
party Saturday. Covers were laid LOT
twelve.
Mrs. ]. B. Laughlin and Mrs. Byers
have returned from Hedrick, where
thew have been visiting friends Tor
several days.
Mrs. Will Bonnet of Farson is here
for visit with friends.
Mrs. Emma Berry of Washington is
spending few days with her mother,
Mrs. Mary Bishop. who has not been
well for some time.
Mr.. Harris has purchased the black
smith shop of Sam Hoffman.
Mr.. Sawvell has bought Mrs. Jason
Bishops property.
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West Second st.

o. ]. Fix officiating. They will be at
home after October 10 in Fort Madi-
son wher the groom has employment
with the Atlee Lumber Co.
The Mallain farm south OF town
was sold few days ago to Mount
Pleasant parties.
Miss Alma Davidson and Mrs. B. r.
Boley were visitors in Ottumwa yes
terday.
George McGreer Of Howes academy
spent Sunday at home.
Rev. McClelland preached at the M.
E. church here Sunday morning and
evening and at Big Mound In the aft
ernoon.
Orr Farley has purchased the Cox
place in the west part of town and
will move there in a couple of months
Mrs. Asa Parrish and son Lloyd of
stockport spent last week In town.
Miss Birdie Teter of the Farming
ton school spent Sunday at home.
j. w. Mickelwait and G. E. Sander
son went to Fairfield today to attend
an l. o. O. F. celebration and will at
tend the meeting OF the Rebekah's
in Mt. Pleasant tomorrow.
]. G. Newbold who has spent the
summer here with relatives left this
morning for his home in Wichita,
Kas. Mrs. Amanda Cox and Miss
Mary Monkey accompanied him and
will visit there for month.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-10-12
ALBA.

Albia-This has been a very quiet
week in the Justice court. There has
been no cases before that tribunal the
past three days
Some youths entered the high school
Eant on the wall above the rostrum
and 1911 on the shades. The electric
gong and piano were likewise put out
of commission.
The pastor and members Of the First
Presbyterian church are initiating
plans this week preparatory to the
commencement Of the revival services
under Captain A. r. o'Brlan on Oct.
81. The special meetings will last about
8 weeks.
The two year old son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Sam Cooper Of East Second street
was severely cut with glass while at
PLAY Wednesday afternoon. The wound
Is quite deep and painful.
Mr.. and Mrs. s. M. Grant leave Fri
day for Evandale, MINI. They will
combine pleasure and business on the
trip, which will last about two months.
The children will remain or the home
place west of Abba. On their return,
Mr.. and Mrs. Grant will move into the
city that the children may have better
education advantages.
The foundation Of the new United
Presbyterian church has been complet-
ed and the building Is being rapidly
pushed. The congregation are anxious
to have the building ready for sery-
ices before winter sets IN.
Mrs. Williams of Hooking was the
guest of her daughter Mrs. Harry
Moore of South Third street Tuesday
and Wednesday.
Mrs. c. M. Shockley and son Donal
left this morning for weeks visit in
Oskaloosa with the formers mother,
Mrs. Cicero Wingf1eld.
Miss Fannie Asbury was at Foster
Wednesday afternoon on business.
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CHARLTON.

Chariton-Wallace Pinierton, Of the
Tferald-P Patriot office. had the misfor-
TINE to get his foot caught in the cyl !.
inder press Thursday, cutting and
crushing it quite badly.
Gen. and Mrs. w. L. Alexander, of
p sadena, Calf. have been visiting in
Charlton this week with his nephew
arder resided here many years ago.
He was at one time adjutant general
of Iowa He retired from the army
service about four years ago.
Mesdames j. E. Crosby and Jennie
Townsend of Corydon, are guest at the
home of their cousin j. A. King.
Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Risbeck of Ben
ton township. returned Thursday from
visit with friends in Bellaire. Kans.
o. w. Savage and sister, Mrs. E. E.
Ford of Harrisonville, Mo-, returned
home yesterday after few days Wis
It with relatives and old friends here.
They were residents of this place when
Charlton boosted of bat two or three
buildings.
Mr.. and Mrs. 3. w. Parker of Co
llirnbus, o., are visiting in English
township with his uncle j. A. White
and family, while on their way home
from an extended trip to Seattle,
Wash, and other points in the west.
Mrs. S. McKlveen has returned from
a six weeks trip to Seattle. Wash
Mrs. J. A. Penick went to Chicago
Thursday to spend a few days with
friends.
Mrs. G. B. Patterson and baby,
Mary of Omaha came Thursday for
visit in Ottercreek township with her
parents Mr.. and Mrs. A. c. Pfrimmer.
Will Knots returned Thursday from
a visit in Davenport with his brother
in-law, Grove Brock. While there he
met with a painful accident. While
stepping from street car 1t suddenly
started and he was thrown to the
pavement. breaking several ribs and
iniuring his knee.
Mrs. P. " Van Arsdale is reported
cutie i'll with liver trouble.
Mr.. and Mrs Jas. Willett are rejoic-
ing over the advent of a son at the
Tome Thursday morning.