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The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-05-20
Tragedy at Poker Game.

The facts concerning the killing
Of Trot Morris, formerly of this
county. last Wednesday evening,
are given as follows by Caruthers-
vile correspondent: Trot Morris
was shot and killed by Charlie Els
ton yesterday evening at 5 o'clock
at Hayti six miles west of here.
At the same time Eliston also shot
Jim Dillingham; three times, while
he begged for his life. The shots
took effect in Dillingham's legs and
he died Thursday morning.
Morris was snot dead, one shot
passing through his brain and one
through his stomach.
Eliston reloaded his revolver and
disappeared in the swamps The
officers where on his trail in a few
hours, but have lost all trace of the
fugitive.
At the time of the shooting all
three parties we're engaged in play
ing a game of cards. Eliston was
under the influence of liquor and
persisted in applying vile epithets to
his two companions, to which Nor
ris objected and requested Eliston to
desist.
As the game progressed Eliston
became more vile and abusive and
finally arose and drew his revolver.
Morris also arose and said;
"Shoot-you got your gun out. "
Eliston said: "You think / won't
shoot I'll just show you," and with
these words fired.
Morris fell dead without uttering
word. The enraged man then
turned his smoking gun on Dilling-
ham, while he begged piteously to
be spared.
T. c. Settle and Lon Ridgeway. a
youth, we're watching the game,
and Mr.. Settle witnessed every act
OF the tragedy. Ridgeway fed after
the first shot was fred.
Ridgeway and Settle gave their
testimony before the coroner's jury,
and il is from their statements this
report is made. These witnesses say
that Morris evidently believed Els
ton was joking, OF merely blufhng,
and that he made no effort whatever
to strike his murderer. Morris and
Dilligham we're both unarmed. Only
small knife was found on Morris
body, and il was in his pocket with
closed blade.
All the parties are professional
gamblers. but are we'll connected
Morris was considered fearless, but
was quiet IN disposition Dill
lingham was known as a. harmless
character, and had no lighting re-
cord. Eliston was frequently un-
der the influence of drink and was
quarrelsome among his associates.
Morris. Dillingham; and Eliston
belonged to the same clan of poker
pl ,yers, and have been associated
fer several years. So far as known
they we're warm friends.
The killing occurred underline shed
of an abandoned saw mill in dense
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-05-20
Children's Day Exercises.

The Annual Children's Day exer-
cises at the Methodist Church Sun
day morning and similar services at
West Hickman Chapel in the after
noon we're largely attended.
Programs arranged for the little
tots to execute, assisted by the
choirs, superintendentsand teachers,
was carried out in nice shape. The
training and interest manifested by
the little folks speak we'll for the
Sunday schools ofthis denomination,
and the parents feel under no little
obligation to Supts, Randle and
Davie and their assistants for this
great work.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-05-20
Gubsrnatorial Possibilities.

While yet in a measure quite a
|rance of, III. politicians as we'll
J he press Of Kentucky are al
kaay beginning to discuss the num-
bus possibilities for the choice Of
J, Democrats Of Kentucky for
ty,nor. The general sentimen,
|ruughou, the state seems TO be
u The main and most important
Elaboration in selecting a candidate
y governor is 10 get a man who
; viz. They all agreed on this
ri, however much they differed
to men and measures, and all
~ TO be wiling to do anything or
,P, ANYBODY as the nominee, no
au how each felt personally. II
nan selected is one who can
ai The Republican nominee.
Scns Of those mentioned have
fsa Judge John D. Carroll. Of the
pr Of appeals; Judge John Lass.
Of Frankfort; State Senator
foaa' Combs and Col. John r.
i'n' Of Lexington; Ben johnson.
nE'ssnan from the Fourth dis
p Congressman Stanley. Of the
Pond; James, Of the First, and
fngsssnan Svagger Sherley. Of
Seventh Allie Young, Of More
H. IS said to have aspirations and
Judge Thomas Mum. Of the
vi Of appeals Judge J. Z Rob-
'' Of Mayhsld. and former con.
'Hnan chas. K. Wheeler, Of Pa.
Ah' have also been mentioned as
Disabilities.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-05-20
Echoes Of the Past.

Vim, Wyo.
Editor Courier
Today. as my little girls we're
rummaging through a box Of my old
keep-sakes. they found my auto
graph album whose papes we're filed
by my school-ma,es of twenty years
ago. AS they laughed over the
verses and jokes penned so long ago.
my mind quickly reverted to those
days Of youth. and ! wonder how
many are left in the old home. /
haven't heard from good old Ken
lucky for several years. How
swiftly time has fiovn-it seems but
yesterday that Dora McMurray,
Minnie Purcell. Annie Keisar. Sallie
Wilson and sat in the grapevine
SWING and talked Of our future
heroes; while Clara Mcconnell,
Annie Garter. Myra Clark, Anna
Murphy and Maude Speer played
keep house" under the big hickory
trees.
Oh, where are they inov1
Dear Dora. who vas always arbi-
traitor for all Of our difficulties, is
sleeping beneath the sod; Minnie
and Myrs have married, the others
| know nothing Of.
And the boys; what leases; and
how provoking they could be. But
now that is all forgiven, and II would
be GROWING joy Of my life to. meet
all the school-mates Of Rural
Academy and Silent Shade. with
Mr.. John Ward as teacher.
As for myself, time has dealt
kindly NTH me. / have had my
sorrows, but as look back over the
past ! find the rainy days very few
compared with The sunny ones. Ny
parents and both brothers and sister,
Maude. are still alive and married.
except Roe, who is a dashing old
bachelor. All live in Oklahoma,
while have drifted 10 the cold. but
beautiful, state OF Wyoming. Ny
husband. | and two little girls live
on a ranch. where we are getting
rich lin our minds) and are content
with our lot.
II these lines should fall into the
hands of any Of my old friends, /
would be glad TO hear from them.
Mrs. Demas Speer Collins.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-05-20

Mrs. Marion Ryan left Tuesday
for Cairo. Capt. and Mrs. Ryan
will move here in a short time and
make this their future home.
Right now is the the time to get
busy AMI put in that bathroom out
fit. Why not have II done this
month1-Cotton & Adams.
Mrs. Nola Oman returned 10 Troy,
Tenn, Friday, after a visit to Mrs.
Val Carpenter.
Mrs. Val Carpenter has returned
from a short visit TO relatives In
Union City.
FOR SALE-Several tons of nice
loose Timothy Hay.--C. c. Bon
durant. 4stfc
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-05-20

Ms augusta Evans Wilson, the
Pea Southern au,horess, died at
'0'l'' Alabama, Sunday. Of heart
r'''' at the age OF "a years. She
''' native Of Georgia. Among
Writings are "Ines," "St. Elmo. -
A''a'la,' "Beulah." "At The
'' 0'I Of I, Iioerius" and "The speckl-
0fd' Her last book, "Devota'
y published about a year ago.
u' ', S; and PRESCRIPTIONS
IN the city. ~ 1''''
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-05-20

Misses Mayme and Ethel Naylor.
of Hickman, are the pretty visitors
of Miss Erlene Reed for a few days.
Fulton Leader.
Everything in groceries-Betters-
worth & Prather.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-05-20
Ramer--Shaw.

Woodford ]. Shaw and Miss Mel
lie Ramer, Of Moscow. were married
in that city last Thursday night.
Mr.. Shaw is a son Of B. F. Shaw.
deceased, and was practically rear
ed in this vicinity where he is well
known, but has resided in the Mos
COW neighborhood for several years.
The bride is a daughter of the
late Lewis Ramer. and is said to be
a charming little lady.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-05-20

H. P. Roberts and R. Schliecher,
Of the Mengel Box Company. Louis
vile. returned Sunday from a trip
to Wardlow on their Str. Mengel
Box Co.. and spent a few days at
the plant here this week.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-05-20
Screen Doors

~ s,'I u attention is called to the
IN ~ I'm u the The following ad, Last
MAJ Sue u printer y, o had the price SIS 90
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-05-20

l'S, shea Fancy Doors, selected stock
,acS S v,' vlI 2; 2 coats high grade
|ajn S ,a'ulSh Ike cut for $50
'''J ''''''''''......... 81. 90
ELLISON BROS.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-05-20

Order the Courier today.
The Southern farm gazette. (Starkville, Miss.) 1895-1909, 1909-06-12

The total estimated decrease OF
cotton acreage In the United States
for 1909 Is Al per cent. or 1870
ss5 acres less than last year. and the
average planting OF the crop Is eight
days later than last year.
THE normal tendency 10 increase
the cotton acreage from year to year
has been checked this season by the
determination 10 increase tho acre
age In small grains. The reports TO
us complain generally OF the low tenn
peratures extending we'll into May.
retarding the growth OF the plant
AID causing Irregular stands: and
the protracted wet weather has In
tcrfered with the cultivation. so that
grassy conditions prevail. In Texas
the crop Is late owing to the absence
OF moisture early In tho season and
the late termination OF the seed: but
beneficial rains finally covered the
cotton-producing section OF the State.
The Southern farm gazette. (Starkville, Miss.) 1895-1909, 1909-06-12
DECREASE IN 1900 COTTON
ACREAGE.

Latham. Alexander 4 Co. 81 Sew
York. have issued AZ estimate Of The
cotton crop planted this year They
say:
with the vlcw Of obtaining the
most reliable information possible
concerning the cotton acreage OF the
United States for 1909. nc addressed
5000 letters TO banks. bankers. cot
ton ommiasion merchants and re-
sponaible planters. embracing every
cotton growing county IN the South.
asking acreage estimates. Up 20 this
date We have secured 3.s0s replies
81 average date May Is. and tho fol-
lowing tabulhtion is tho result:
The Southern farm gazette. (Starkville, Miss.) 1895-1909, 1909-06-12
GOVERNMENT COTTON REPORT
shows Crop Condition st.t rcr Cent
and a Reduced acr,~aGr.

The Government report IL that The
cotton crop on May abth vas Sill
per cent 81 normal condition. against
~ year aEp. md "A trn.ycar
average ~ sl.t The AREA planted this
year 81 about - & per cent OF the
area planted 90 cotton las, YEAR. and
aggregate about 2i.slS. 600 acres. a
decrease ~ l.ts2. 600 acres or "a
per cent tfou the bureaus revised
statement OF last years planted area
The revised estimate OF last ycar r
planted area ~aa 23.3To. 900 acres
The ngurea for the area planted this
year include that already planted aud
that expected 60 BE- planted
by States the area planted in acrcA
In 1903. and the condition ON May
30. respectively. follow.
Virginia $4,000 and SIS per cent
North Carolina 1885 600 and 81.
South Carolina. 2.t9S.000 and So
Georgia 4.7G3.o0O and 81
Florida 10000 and -
Alabama 3.b52 600 and So
Mississippi 3.2t4.0oo aud Is
Louisiana l.155.00O and -
Texas 9.7lC.O0o aud Is
Arkansas 100000 and Sd
Tennessee $4,000 and So.
Missouri 10000 and -.
Oklahoma 2.1l2.000 aud 81
The Southern farm gazette. (Starkville, Miss.) 1895-1909, 1909-06-12
What Farmers Want TO Know.
Continued from Page 49,

not onls cat the beans but will eat
Il large amount ot the leaves.
have had fine results in grazing
Cowpeas with hogs ! plant the peas
Ira rows three feet apart and work
ga on the crop when the pods are
etjll green and tender II the crop
is handled IN this way. the hogs will
The Southern farm gazette. (Starkville, Miss.) 1895-1909, 1909-06-12

ShAlN. FAkD sIlFfs, kIC.
CDks IN sACks-Psr bcshei gw nI1
PC: No min~c. 80. No. sysllow -
EkAs-psr Cwt-O.aA
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miIst, ese-
hAf-fe- ron, In Eales->o. ga 10
s. No !, III -. choice. eza
IDks MEAL, bbL-C &c TO a.
TLoUk, hard wheat kansas pAtsni-s n.
sotE
The Southern farm gazette. (Starkville, Miss.) 1895-1909, 1909-06-12

II want 10 see something very
thin Ia shlrtwaist."
Sorry. madam. but she has Just
gone out Chicago News.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-06-17
LACkAWANNA MAY
EXTEND WABASH

Developments n the D. L. & W.
railroad Of local interest are contain.
ed in the following dispatch from the
financial center OF New York, which
wa. sent ont from there Monday
= Important developments are coming
in Watash. Tie ticker tells the story
plainly enough. This is one link Of
the Gould ocean 10 ocean system Ct
railroads which fell Of its own over
weight in the recent panic. That sys-
TEN IS Being 1isintegrated. Rumor has
insisted that the Lackawanna will
take the Wabash. It could make good
use Of il as a trunk line to Chicago
and as possessing an important termin-
al at Pittsburg.
What the Wabash needs is. first a
deal of new capital and second, deal
Of new traffic. Lackawanna could help
them ont in both these particulars.
The Wabash attempted to push line
across the State from Pittsburg. Sur.
veys were made as far as Union coun-
tv. but the project fell through. 1t is
possible that this latest movement on
the part of the Lackawanna is reviv-
al of the former project.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-06-17
THE CANTON
WILL ATTEND

Danvllle Canton, No 10, will leave
this morning in hacks to attend the
dedication Of the Odd Fellows orphan.
age at Weigh Scales. Members of the
order from all parts of the district
will attend the dedication exercises
From 8 until 10 80 o'clock in the
morning an opportunity will be given
TO inspect the grounds and buildings.
At 10 80 there will be serenade by
singers and band and a reception to
Grand Lodge officers. At II O'Clock a
parade will be formed and the process
sion will move from the old building
to the new one, where an interesting
program will be carried out. 1t will
include addresses by Grand Master J..
6. Montgomery, Mrs. Hattie Mendel,
president of the State assembly; Rev.
b. H. Hart, j. W. Stroh and Q. E.
Wagner. The exercises will be inter
spersedRwith singing by the children
Of the home, and will conclude with a
dress parade and exhibition drill.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-06-17
COURT MAKES
IMPORTANT ORDER

4 session Of court was held Satur-
day morninp with Q. @. Evans, presi'
dent. and Frank G.. Blee and l.. w.
Welliver, associate judges on the
bench.
John W. Snyder, who served nine
months in the county prison, was re-
leased on a petition Of the county com
missioners, who represented that the
said Snyder was without an estate and
that, while he had not paid costs OF
prosecution nor fine, in their opinion
he would never be able to pay. On
presentation of the above petition Sny-
der was discharged by the court.
Before ne was permitted to 20 Judge
Evans gave him some practical advice.
Snyder who is cripple, having lost q
leg in his boyhood, was found guilty
of striking his mother. Judge Evans
made his offense the theme Of very
effective lecture. He tried to impress
upon the man the Importance Of keep
ins sober and made it plain to him
that If he were ever brought before
court again it would be folly for him
to expect clemency.
AFTER INHERITANCE TAN.
On the petition of W. L. Slider, reg
lister Of wills in and for Montour coun.
~, the court made the following ord
er.
Now June 18th. 1909. the above peti.
tion presented, read and considered
and thereupon the court orders and
directs that citation issue TO Ellen
Coleman Bennett, administrators Of
the estate OF John Il. Bennett, late OF
the borough OF Danville and county Of
Montour, State Of Pennsylvania, de-
ceased, commanding her TO exhibit and
file a just inventory and exhibit and
file a Just account OF her administra-
tiou OF said estate aud further COM
msnding her 10 appear on the 18th day
OF August, 1909 at ten o'clock a. m.
and show cause. il any she has, why
said collateral inheritance tax as re-
qured by law should not be paid aud
an order made directing her to pay the
same, TO wit The sum of five per
centum on one hundred and thirty
thousand dollars together with interest
at twelve per centum from the 2lst
day of June, 4. d. 1905, and the furth-
er sam of five per centum on twenty
five thousand dollars together with in
terest thereon from the 2lst day of
June A. D., 1905. By the Court,
CHARLES g. EVANS, p. J.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-06-17
GROUND broken
FOR IRON BRIDGE

z. J. Keeier on Monday morning
broke ground for the sbutments OF the
sixty foot iron bridge, which is to be
erected over Mahoning creek, opposite
the Reading Iron works, TO be used in
conveying cinder from the plant to the
southern side of the meadow, where
the material will he utilized in filling
up along West Mahoning street for the
purpose of widening that thorough.
fare.
West Mahoning street at point op-
posite the new dwellings erected by J.
W. Phillips is scarcely more than half
the legal width. The street lies on the
brink OF declivity, which drops down
to the level of Mahoning creek and an
enormous amount of filling up will
be required.
There has been great deal OF sgita-
tion relating to the matter and the
borough was obliged TO act An ar
rangement has been made with the
Reading Iron company, whereby the
latter agrees to. fill up the spot with
cinder, provided the borough con-
structs suitable bridge. One of the
concessions made by the Reading Iron
company is that it will permit the
borough TO use one Of its iron bridges
spanning the old canal Just below the
aqueduct. This bridge is sixty feet
long and will easily bear the weight
OF the small locomotive and will prove
in every way suitable, reducing the
cost of the Improvement perceptibly.
BY accepting the use OF the bridge
all the borough has to do is to con
struct the two abutments aud bear the
cost Of moving the bridge, which, it
is stipulated shall not pass out of con.
troll Of the Reading Iron company.
The abutments are being construct.
ed of concrete. They will be raised
some sixteen feet high TO place the
bridge on level with the top Of the
cinder tip. 1t will be a month or six
weeks before the bridge is completed.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-06-17
TROLLEY CAR DOWN
AN EMBANk1ENT

Spreading rails caused trolley car
on the CatswissG end Of the ColumbIa a
Light and Railways companys road
20 iump the tracks and run down a
small embaukmeat at the squeduct
bridge on Monday afternoon about
o'clock. Seventeen passengers were in
the car and ali escaped injury.
When the car cot on the top Of a
curve. Just outside the aqueduct bridge
il left the track, the rails spreading,
and started down over the embank
ment.
The motormGn bravely stuck to his
post, and applied the brakes. This
heroic action on his part saved the car
from oveEturniug. There was much
excitement among the passengers but
no damage was done.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-06-17
HARRY X. SCHOCH
SALUTATORIAN

Commencement exercises Of the sem
ior class OF Suseuehanna university
took place in the Trinity Lutheran
church at selinsgrove st 10 =. m. yes
terday.
What adds to the interest Of the
exercises Is the fact that two of the
Graduates are Iou Danv.lls Harry
Kramer Schoc. and Miss susau Mary
Shiudel.
Harry Kramer Schoch. son OF Mr..
and Ms. +. =. S,hoch, is among the
honor graduates and was the saluta-
toriau Of the class. He chose as his
subject, The Turning of the Giant
and made very fine impression,
Harry X. Schoch was also theiwinner
OF the Conrad Weizer Prize.
Miss Susan Mary Shindel, who is
the daughter Of the late Rev. NJ, L.
Shindel, graduated in music.
The address to the class was deliver
ed by Hon. Grant Herring, Esq, a.
NJ, OF Suubury who addressed the
graduating class Of the Dsnville high
school at commencement on the even
ing Of the 4th inst. The theme of his
address was: ''Ye Are the Salt Of the
Earth
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-06-17
THE FROG LAW
CONSTITUTIONAL

There is an impression abroad that
the act of 903 relating to frogs is un-
constitutional That this is erroneous
is quite evident.
a letter received from W Z. Meeh.
an, commissioner Of fisheries. states
that the department has no knowledge
OF any case under the frog law, act of
1903, ever having gotten into court
and therefore, does not see how 1t
could have been declared unconst.tu.
tional. Tie commissioner CT fisheries
emphasizes the statement that so far
as the department Knows the act Of
1903 in regard TO frogs and terrspin is
still in force Under the act OF
the open season for frogs is frr
l to November lst.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-06-17
EXTENSIONS TO
WATER MAIN

The second of two very important
extensions of the borough water sys-
tenn was completed Tuesday. This
was the laying of new four-inch
main, one thousand feet in length, on
West Mahoning street
The latter extension gives the people
on West Mahoning street greatly i'm.
proved service. An additional FIRE plug
is being installed along with the new
main, which iusures better protection
against fire.
ANOTHER EXTENSION.
Another important extension some
seven hundred feet in length was made
on Northumberland street. the new
pipe, four inches in diameter, carry.
ing the water down below the Read
ing Iron works A fire plug was in
stalled on tins extension also.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-06-17
HOME Wedding
On SOUTH SIDE

The cozy home of Mr.. and Mrs. Elias
Woodruff No. Is Gearhart street, South
Dsnville, was the scene Of very pretty
wedding yesterday when their daugh-
ter, Miss Carrie May. became the bride
of Ralph Wellington Shannon of Riv-
erside
The ring ceremony was employed,
the knot being tied by the Rev. Sam
uel Fox, pastor of St. Peters Metho-
dist Episcopal church, at high noon,
before large number Of guests.
Miss Bessie Reeder, of Shamokin,
cousin of the bride, was bridesmaid.
D. Cameron Campbell, formerly of
South Danville now of Washington,
D. c., was best man. Both bride and
bridesmaid were dressed in white.
Following the ceremony a sumptu-
Gus dinner was served, over one hun
dred guests surrounding the tables.
On the 81 Pennsylvania train the
newly welded couple left on trip,
taking in Philadelphia, Baltimore.
Washington and Atlantic City.
The bride was the recipient of
large number of handsome presents,
including silverware, china ware, cut
glass, linen, lamps, rockers, clocks,
pictures, etc.
Among those from a distance who
attended the wedding we're the follow
ing: Dr. Walter Boyer and wife Of
WilIismsport. Mrs. Mime Lyons and
SON Of Washington, d. c, e, jeremiah
Reeder, wife and daughter, of Sha-
mokin, Peter Yost, Mrs Fronie Gil
linger and Fon Leon, Mr.. and Mrs.
Richenbsch aud Miss Bertha Moore Of
Suubury F. A. Zuern, Of Wapwallop-
en-; Mrs. Margaret Ely.and Mrs. ". O
Johnston, Of Rloomsburg Miss Lizzie
Elmes, Catawissa; Charles and Hattie
Woodruff and Mrs. f II. Hull Of Elys.
burg.
The bride is the only daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs Woodruff ard is an &C
complished and intelligent young lady.
The groom Is an industrious and pop
ular young man. He is q florist aud IL
associated with his mother in the con-
dcut OF the greenhouses at Riverside
Heights. Returning from their we'd
ding trip the newly welded couple
will take up their residence in dwell
7 ling newly erected and furnished for
/ them on Avenue D, Riverside.