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The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-09-02
SOUTH CAROLINA IN THE LEAD.
Forty.fiye Per Cent of Her Popula-
tion in Protestant Churches.

Washington, Aug. 2S.-In a bulle-
tin just issued by the census
bureau, South Carolina, remarkable
as the statement may seem, has a
larger percentage of church mem
bers in proportion to her popula-
ton than any other State in the
union. Of her total population IS
per cent are members Of Protestant
churches.
The bulletin says:
"Of the total estimated popula-
ton of Continental United States in
1906, 39.1 per cent were reported
as church members. The CORES
ponding percentage for 1890 was
32.7, so that the percentage of the
population who we're church mem
bers was larger by 6.4 in 1906 than
in 1890. The relative gain as rep
resented by this difference was d.
vided among the three main classes
of members as follows: Protestant
bodies, 1.S; Roman Catholic church,
a.; and all other bodies together,
one-tenth of l per cent.
"The membership Of Protestant
bodies was least important relatively
in Utah where it represented only
2.6 per cent Of the total population,
and most important in South Caro-
lima, where it represented. IS per
cent Of the total population. The
corresponding percentage for the Ro-
man Catholic church varied from
two-tenths of / per cent in North
Carolina to 56.2 per cent in New
Mexico. The Baptist bodies showed
the highest percentage Of the popu-
lation in Georgia, 24.4; the Metho-
dist bodies in South Carolina, III;
and the Lutheran bodies, in Mime
sofa, 1872. No other of the sub-class-
es Of Protestants showed strength
of as much as 10 per cent of the
population Of any State. The mem
bership of the church Of the Latter
day Saints represented 47.9 per cent
of the population Of Utah.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-09-02
POSSE SEEKING SUSPECT.
Searching for Negro who Frightened
Young Lady.

!. Aiken, Aug. 3O.-Today the little
town of White Pond is in a state OF
excitement. Last night young lady,
daughter of one of the most prom
inent citizens of that place, was
aroused from her sleep by a negro
trying to gain entrance to her room.
The negro fed, when an alarm was
given, and made good his escape.
Today a posse is searching the
neighborhood with the aid of blood
hounds for the negro, and it is very
likely that he will be captured.
The negro secured chair from
the porch, and using this as step
raised the window to the room oc-
cupied by the young lady, when she
was aroused by the noise and saw
the man at the window. When the
negro discovered that she saw him,
he quietly commanded her to make
no alarm, but she screamed, and
the negro ran. The moon was bright
~ shining, and the figure Of the ne
gro was plainly seen by the young
lady. The negro is said to be
stranger in the community. The
bloodhounds trailed the tracks for
long distance to the Tinker creek
swamp, and the posse is still in the
swamp searching for him. The blood
hounds were secured from Barnwell
and we're on the scene before II
o'clock last night.
The negro left his shoes in his
hurry and he is now barefooted or
was when the tracks were last seen.
The motive Of the man is unknown,
but there is no intention prevailing
to not allow the law to take its
course, and if the negro is captured
he will be brought to Jail. A strange
negro was seen loafing around White
Pond yesterday, and it is generally
believed that he is the guilty party.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-09-02
MURDER IN SPARTANBURG
JOE BATES CRAZED BY JEAL.
OUsY, SPILLS BLOOD.
Spartanburg Man Stays Docia Better,
Wife Of Farmer, and Wounds
Eight-year-old Girl.

Spartanburg, Aug. 29.-Docia
Boiter, aged IS years, wife Of J. K.
Boiter, farmer living near Fair
mont, was shot and instantly killed
by Joe Bates, a former police ofhcer,
now guard of the city chaingang, this
morning at 1880 o'clock at the
home Of W. B: Cox, 16S Thompson
street. Mamie Cox, the S-year-o!d
daughter of Cox, who was standing
near with her little baby sister in
her arms, was also shot by Bates and
seriously wounded, the ball entering
lust under and to the rear of the
shoulder blade of the right arm,
ranging downward and to the front,
lodging in the fleshy part OF the
breast. The ball was extracted by
Drs. Wilson and Lonard.
Bates was caught in the hallway
of the house by Cox before he could
get away and was held until the po-
lice arrived. officers Lockman, Cudd,
Cash and J. Crocker arrived a few
minutes after the shooting and took
charge of Bates, who was carried at
once to the county jail and turned
over to Sheriff White.
Jealousy was the cause of the
shooting. Docia Boiter was until a
few weeks ago Docia Moore. She
lived with Joe Bates at his home,
16S Thompson street, as his house
keeper. She had lived with him for
about two years, when q month ago
she left him and married ]. r. Better,
q farmer living near Fairmont.
She was married to Better by
Magistrate Lawrence Berry. Since
the marriage Bates has been crazed
with jealousy.
It is said that just before she left
him the Moore woman sold COW
Bates had, and number OF house
hold articles. For this Bates swore
out a warrant for her arrest and the
case was to have been tried tomor-
row morning.
The crime came as a shock to the
entire city. The inquest held. this
afternoon was attended by a large
crowd. The verdict was in accord
ance with the facts.
Bates is in jail and has made no
statement. He was severely beaten
by citizens who captured him and
these wounds have been dressed by
physicians.
Bates is one of the best known
characters in the city, having been
q member of the police force for
years and terror to the negroes OF
this section. He has employed at
tOrneyS
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-09-02

HE GOT. OLD TWO TOES. :.
End of Wolf that Gave Much
Trouble to Oklahoma Stockmen.

Along in the early '90's noted
wolf ranged in South Meade county
and in north Beaver county, Okla
homa, along the Cimarron river, hid
ing in the bluffs and sandhills on
either side, ravaging the pastures
for fifty miles up and down the river.
In his early life he had been
caught in trap and lost part of his
toes; hence the name of Old Two
Toes. He was very large gray wolf
and could drag down and kill a
yearling steer with ease. He loved
fresh beef rarely making second
meal out of a carcass.
Thus Old Two Toes became very
expensive boarded for the ranchers
on the river front. Beaver county
offered a reward for his scalp, to
which individual ranchers added as
much as $50 apiece, and the cattle
association also set price on his
head. But he was both cunning and
bold. Many hunters and cowboys
wit and capture or kill him. Be-
ing made wise about traps when he
lost his toes they were of no avail
in the campaign waged against him.
To surprise him or approach him
near enough for a shot was also i'm
possible and his ravages continued.
About this point in his career he
was joined by an equally large,
fierce black wolf. Hunting togeth-
er, the two attacked and killed
horses as well as cattle.
The cattlemen became desperate
and redoubled their efforts to rid
themselves of the robbers. Then
Willis Peoples, a negro ranchman
on the Cimarron, took up the fight
and said he would win the reward
for there was now a price on the
black wolf. Peoples came to Meade
to prepare for the war. "I'll sure
get those two varmints," said Peo-
pies, "cause I'm going to camp on
their trail"
|. That is what he actually did.
When the wolves became aware that
he was following them persistently
they changed their tactis and broke
off their range, But the old man
hung on their trail like a blood
hound and they could not shake him
of. His boy brought him food and
fresh horses. Peoples stopped
where night overlook him and re-
sumed the chase at daylight. The
black wolf, abandoning his friend
in this dangerous time, took off to
save his scalp, but the track of Two
Toes betrayed him at every point
in the hunt. Finally, worn out with
the continual chase and nearly fam,
ished for food? Two Toes paused in
ravine to rest, a fatal mistake.
The hunter, hot on his tagging
footsteps, rode over a ridge a short
distance away; for a moment he
faced his enemy, then quick aim,
a puff of smoke and the ravager of
the ranges fell, pierced in the head
with a ball. -.
Peoples brought the body Of Two
Toes to Meade, and as he threw it
from his wagon Peoples grinned
and said: There's Old Two Toes; i;
told you I'd get him, and there he
ls.'-Kansas City Times.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-09-30
Man Knocked Overheard From Barge
and Drowned IN Hampton Roads.
BoOr HAS not Bttl RECOVERED
When Accident Occurred Barge Was
Throwing OF Tow Line During
Heavy storm and Driving Rain
Captain Makes Report Here.

The skipper of the coal barge
Nashau. now leading cargo at TINS
port, reported TO the local custom
house yesterday that Benjamin r.
Lucas. CT Massachusetts, cook on the
Nashau, was drowned in Hampton
Roads about o'clock last Sunday
morning. The body has not been re-
covered.
When the accident occurred the
barge was casting eff TO"
line from schooner aud II is sup
pcsed that the man was knocked over
board by the hawser. A heavy storm
prevailed and it was very dark at
the time. The barge had been tow
ed into the Roads with Schooner
by tug boat.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-09-30
Heavy Foreign Shipments Of Coa|
from This Port IN September.
Shipments Made to France, Mexico,
Cuba, Brazil. Chill. Philippines
Hawaii, st. Thomzs and ST. Lucia
Sailor Drowned in Roads

Shipments of coal were made from
Newport News TO nine foreign coun-
tries in various parts of the world
during the month of September, end
ing today. The aggregate of the ff-
teen cargocs sent foreign is o3,s3s
tons. valued at $13S,s21. This output
is slightly greater than the average
of the monthly foreign shipments.
Cuba, which usually imports more
coal from this port than any other
country, took very little OF the COM
modify during the month. The larg-
est shipments were made to the
Philippine Islands. while the next lsrg-
est were made to France.
Besides the coal. 2,l76 tonS/of
coke, valued at 1880. was shipped
foreign during the month, 1000 tons
going to Mexico and the remainder
to Cuba.
Following arc the foreign ship
ments by countries with the amounts
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-09-30
WILL PLAY FINAL GAME
AZ CASINO SATURDAY
Picked Team of This City Goes to
SmithfeId Today for Second
Match of Series.

/ Accompanied by number OF local
rooters, the picked team OF the North
Enders and the Athletics will go TO
Smithfield this afternoon to play the
second game of the championship Sc
ries with the nine of that place. The
trip will be made in launches, which
will leave the pleasure pier here at
| o'clock this afternoon.
Smithisld will come here Saturday
for the last game of the series and II
is expected that a record crowd VIII
turn out for the match. Tom Rey-
nolds, who defeated the visitors here
last Thursday, probably viii pitch
fer the local team while both Powell
and Malouey will be in the ogtfieid
with Land. Wolf. Hill and Patton on
the infield.
Aiken will pitch for the locals at
Smithfie,d today and the remainder
Of the lineup will be practically the
same as that in the first game.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-09-30

and made me feel like a new person.
and It shall always have my praise:
Mrs. W. p. VALENTINE, COZ Lincoln
Avenue. Camden, " J.
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Pinkham's Vegetable Compound com
plesely cured me in three months. -
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Box 80. Gardiner Me-
Because you case is q dificult one.
doctors having done You no good,
do not continue TO suffer without
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compound trial II surely has cured
many cases Of female Ills. such as in
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fbroid tumors. irregularities. periodic
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feeling. indigestion, dizziness. and ner-
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20 try Il. and the result - worth mil
lions 10 many suffering women
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-09-30
VAUDEVILLE ANO PICTURES :

There will be a complete change OF
the vaudeville bill at the Bell theater
this afternoon and tonight for the re-
mainder of this week and Manager
Bell premises his patrons one of the
best shows that has ever come to this
house An excellent picture program
has been arranged.
The Chinese Johnny Williams Com
pany is the headliner of the bill for
the next three days and 1t is said to
be a fine attraction. Everywhere the
company has played it has received
very fiattering notices and Manager
Bell is sure it will please the patrons.
Otto Keller. comedy musician who Is
reputed to be a clever man In his
line. is the second number on the bill
while Sanford and Darlington, who
have pleased the audiences at the
theater during the past three days,
will put en- a new act and remain for
the balance of the week.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-09-30
TOWS REVENUE CUTTER
OKOKDAGA TO BALTIMORE
Vessel Has Just Completed Extensive
Repairs at Shipyard and Is to Be
Commissioned Again.

Having in tow the United States
revenue cutter Onondaga. which has
Just completed extensive repairs and
alterations at the local shipyard, the
cutter Apache. which arrived here
Tuesday. steamed yesterday morning
for Baltimore. The vessels are bound
for. the revenue cutter station at Cur
tbs Bay. where the Onondaga will be
placed in commission.
The Onondaga has been AT the local
shipyard several months and she has
been virtually rebuilt inside. The
work on her cost something like $780,
900 and the vessel is practically as
good as new now.
The revenue cutter Yamacraw arriv-
ed here yesterday morning from sea
and the crew will be paid OF here
today. The pay roll will be $2.S74.50
the money being supplied through the
local custom house. The Yamacraw
will be here several days.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-09-30
BIBLE CLASS TO ELECT
NEW OFFICERS TONIGHT
Westminster Class Of First Presby-
terrain Church to Hold Annual
Business Meeting.

At its annual business meeting TO-
night at 1870 o'clock, the Westminis'
ter Bible Class OF the First Presby-
terrain church will elect officers and
name the standing committees for the
ensuing year. The meeting will be
held in the parlors of the church and
a full attendance of the members is
expected.
Much interest is being manifested
in the membership contest now On IN
the class. The organization has been
divided into two divisions, Mr. Geggle
being the leaders OF the Reds and MI
W. H. Fruish the leader Of the Blues
The leaders are to invite the members
to a banquet when the contest ends
next month
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-09-30
Rifles PREPARING FOR
ANNUAL INSPECTION
Col. 10 Lane stern VIII Visit Local
Militia Company Saturday
Night.

In preparation for the annua, in
specticn saturday by Col. 10 Lane
stern. the state inspecting officers
he Huntington Rifles, Company c
Fourth Regiment. National Guard
held a special drill in the armory '@st
aight a second special drill l. o
be held at the armory tonight.
The company hopes TO make a
.plendid showing at the inspection
and Captain wilkins viii endeavor to
have full command out. The
armory and equipment are in excel
lent condition.
Three improved revolving targets
for the rife range of the local com
pany arrived Yesterday and are to be
installed on the new range when the
site is finally selected.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-09-30
AT THE ACADEMY

Mr.. Louis James and his company
will be seen at the Academy OF Music
tonight in shakespeare Henry
VIII The Richmond Evening Journal
CT, its issue OF yesterday had the fol.
lowing to say of the production at the
Richmond Academy of Music Tuesday
night:
i.'Iouis James, supported by a nu-
merous troupe, appeared last night a.
the Academy Henry VIII before
a pitifully poor house. The presen-
tation Of the Shakespearean perform
ance was creditable to the company
which was composed of members, the
majority of whom were possessed
CT talent. -
"As Cardinal Wolsey. Mr.. James
lived up to his past renown here as
"a Shakespearean actor who delights
in the >heavier roles. His rendition
of the character oil the immortal pre-
late was well conce:gcd and portray ed
with ability.
'As the Duke of Buckingham, and
later as Thomas Cromwell. Otto F
Andre was second in the strength
Ioe lis acting only 20 NJ James, al
though, as Queen Katharine, Miss
Alpine James acted with consumma.s
al. lily and lent grace and dignity
to the heavy historical produc
ton. -
Miss Vera Walton. as Patience, is
possessed Of a sweet voice and an at
tractive manner"
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-09-30
BURNED AND ITCRED
Eczema on Hand, Arms, Legs and
Eace-ltwas Something Terrible.
COMPLETE CURE BY CUTICURA

about fifteen or eighteen years ago
eczema developed on top Of my hand.
1t burned and itched so much that was
compelled 10 show il 10 a doctor. He
pronounced it ringworm. After trying
his different remedies the disease in
creased and went up my arms and 90 my
legs and finally on my face. The burn
ing was something terrible. i went 20
another doctor who had the reputation
it was eczema. His medicine checked
the advance Of the disease but no fur
Their. l finally concluded 20 try the
Cuticura Remedies and found relief IN
the first trial. l continued until j was
completely free from. the disease and
have not been troubled since. G. Burk-
hart. 236 w. Market St.. Chambersburg,
Pa, Sept 10. 1905"
Potter Drug a Chem. Corp Sole Props. bostoa.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-09-30

Of George II. Broadhufst and Charlie;
r. Darcy. The play is IN four acts
AMI opens In North Dakota ana then
takcs it's characters and story TO Ems
,ls.'l. The idea OF dumpTs "Sili
sni wooiey" westerner In England
ateI compelling him to taxi litu"
iEai il his by Inheritance. Is not with
cut ite humorous pos s.bil,t'ts and the
authors are said to have made the
most OF IL.
The production is said TO be both
elaborate and complete and the cast
enc OF excellence throughout.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-09-30
SALVATION ARMY OPENS
NEW HEADQUARTERS HERE
Captain Henderson, of Norfolk, Con-
ducto Fret Serviees-One Con-
version During Meeting.

The new quarters of the local
branch of the Salvation Army. at 212
Twenty fourth street. were formally
opened last night with appropriate
exercis s. Captain Henderson. OF the
Norfolk iNanct~ conducted the SER
vices and a large crowd was in at
tendance.
Captain Henderson preached an
able sermon, taking his text from tn
fifteenth chapter of John. There was
one convert at the end OF the service,
Captain Bloethe, who is in charge
of the local branch, announces that
services are TO be held in the new
quarters every night in the future
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-09-30
A Hurry uo Call.

Quick, Mr.. Druggist-Quick!-A DO,
OF Bucklen's Arnica Sslve-Here's
quarfer-Fcr the love OF Moses, hurry
Baby's burned himself. terribly-John'
ME cut his foot with the axe-Mamies
scalded-Pa can't walk from piles
Billie has boils-and my corns ache
She got 1t and soon cured all the
family. Its the greatest healer on
earth. Sold by Academy Fharmacy
Co. and Petzoid Drug Co.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-09-30
GIG FLEET OF SAILING
VESSELS PUTS TO SEA
Vessels Have Been Storm Bound "
Hampton Roads For Nearly
Week.

With the favorable winds OF yes.
ierday morning. the big fleet OF coal
and lumber laden schooners that mas
been anchored in Hampton Roads put
to sea There we're about a hundred
vessels IN all, many Of them havire
loaded cargoes here while others load
ed at Norfolk and Baltimore.
The feet began assembling in the
Reads last FRIDAY and 1t has been
daily Augmented since that time b
vessels from this port. Scrfolk
Sewalrs Point and Baltimore
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-09-30
LAST CONCERT OF SEASON.
Eagle Engine Company's Band I
PLAY in WASHINGTON Square.

Play in Washington Square.
The band of the Eagle Engine Com
pany will have its last concert of the
season tonight at s O'Clock in Wash
ington square. Pref. Yassell viii df-
rect the band.
AS this is the last concert an UNI
usually long and well arranged pro-
gram will be rendered. II is as fol
lows:
March-Recipe for Love-Lafarge.
Observation-Disclosures Meyrelles.
Polks--Columbia, Comet Solo
Robinson
Waltz-Daughter of Love-Ben.
nett.
March-Old Glory-Jones.
Intermssion.
March-Hock Hobsburg-Karl.
Selectiop-Wcodlan
Flower Song-Hearts and Flowers
Tobani.
A Hunting Scene-Beachman.
Characteristic Trombone Slide
Hall.
Star Spangled Banner.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-09-30

Miss Martha Coleman. daughter Of
Mr. T. r Coleman. Of East End. and
Mr.. George Kirby we're married yes
terSay Afternoon AZ $50 O'Clock By
Rev. J. T. Riddick. pastor OF tie
second Baptist church. at the church
parsonage. Miss Coleman wore a
travelling suit Of dark blue With bat
and gloves to match and carried
brides roses She was attended by
her sister. Miss Annie Coleman as maid
Of honor. Mr. Henry Marshal at
tended the Rrccm e. best man.
Immediately after the ceremony.
ur. and Mrs. Kirby left for ives
tern tour and on their return they
viii b. at home 70 their friends after
October Is ct zsis Huntington ave
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-09-30
SHIPPING REPORT
Wednesday, September 20, 1909.
Arrived.

Arrived.
Steamer Wensleydale (Br) Oliver
Savannah-tc Furness, Witty K Com
pany, Ltd. with merchandise.
Schooner Dorothy Palmer, Harding
Searsport-to white Oak Coal Com
pany in ballast.
Schooner Lydia NJ Deering Carnage
New York--to White Oak Coal Com
pany in, ballast.
: Barge washington from Providence
to George'E Warren Company IN
ballast. -
BARGE Felix from Providence-to
Chesapeake * Ohio Coal & Coke Com
pany in ballast
Barge f. B. sutton from Providence
to Chesapeake & Ohio Coal & Coke
Company in ballast.
Barge Dendron from Norfolk
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-09-30
BOILING WILL Paw FINE

Appeal IN Automobile Speeding Case
Not Heard IN Corporation Court.
Ralph Billing yesterday consented
TO paw the fine of $50. which was
assessed on him IN the police coart for
speeding his automobile and the az
peal was not heard before Judge, ar
ham IN the Corporation Court yester.
day.
J. " Spencer. Who vas fned 2
total OF $50 - IN The lover court fcI
dfsordcriy conduit and carrying con.
ceaied weapons. also agreed t. pas
the fine and his appeal ~as not beard
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-09-30

this valuable medi-
cine. Lydia f. Pink
hams Vegetsbie
Compound j suf-
fered from terrible
headaches. pain in
my back and right
side. was tired and
nervous. and 90
weak Iccnld hardly
stand. Lydia T.
Pmkhsm's Vegeta-
bic Compound re-
stored me TO health
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-09-30
SERVE NOTICE ON suPssr5or5
City Attorney tn Mail co7ies r. ~
nexatior Ordnance to CoU-sIr-.

City Attorney II NAL Cooic@ r. -
nexstion Ordinance to coU-sir-.
City Attorney J. A Massie yesteT-
day received copies Of the new an
nexation ordinance frcm City Clerk
Floyd Hudeins and he viii mail one
of the copies 10 the supervisors Of
both Warwick and Elizabeth City
counties. This course Is necessary
before the city can bring sui; IN the
Circuit Court Of Warwick county 70
have the annexation matter tried
While the cficials Of Elizabeth CITY
are 10 make little or no agbt on the
annexation. the people OF Warwick
are gathering their forces under the
iesdershiD OF Chief 81 Police Madi-
son. Of Bioodfeid. and they are going
to hzht the matter 10 a finish.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-09-30
Sailed.

Steamers Allegheny (Br) Harm
den, Buenos Ayres, etc; Bay view
Cummings, Providence
Schooners Benjamin A. VanBrunt
Sprague, Portland: Loring c. Ballard
Kelly. Providence; Edward t. Stotes-
bury, Mech. Boston; Jacob NJ Has
kell. Hart. Portland: HARDWOOD Pal
mer. Creighton, Searsport.