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Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-01-14
MELON ACREAGE WILL
now Be DECREASED
ASSOCIATION RE-ELEcTs Old OF.
FlceRs FoR ANOTHER YEAR.
fsas Proven Valuable Thing for the
oro~sru and Ensblsd Them to
Market Crop AsvsntsssousIy.

The Gainesville Melon Growers As
ociaiion held their annual meeting on
saturday. when The election Of officers.
along win the regular routine Of
business. was transacted.
"a was unanimously decided BY the
association 20 decrease the acreage Of
rantaloupes IN this section the coming
season. and as a result its members
win all cut the acreage Of what they
have formerly planted. Il Is also UNI
derstood that many others on the out
eide Of the association win not plant
any 1oupes az all this season.
G. A. colclough was elected presi-
dent j. ID. strlngfellow vice-president.
and n. d. Warner secretary-treasurer
- ne association. they being the old
cers Who have 50 faithfully and
eMciently handled this business dur
ine the past seasons and who are In
IS position 20 look after the growers
'alerests. being largely acquainted
with the trade.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-01-14
Holding Their Cotton.

From Wednesdays Daily Sun:
Tam Cato Of Alachua was In the
city yesterday. He states that he has
so far not marketed a single pound
OF his last years cotton and that a
large number Of planters I'm his sec
ton are In the same FIX. The price
he claims Is far too low. and although
there has been some increase In price
he does not look for any change O.
take place for some time, which viii
enable the farmers 20 dispose Of their
holdings az a profit.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-01-14
a Sad Delay

From Tuesdays Daily sun:
Mrs. T. r. McBeath OF Columbus.
Miss. arrived I'm the city Sunday. hav-
ing been summoned ON account Of the
serious illness OF her mother. Mrs. o..
b. Thomas. who died the night before
her arrival Mrs. McBeath was de-
ceased's favorite child. n IL were pos
sible for a mother 20 have a favOrite
among such devoted children with
which she had been blessed. but she
had made her home with Mrs. Nc
Beath during a greater part Of the
past few years Of her life. and she
was especially anxious TO see her be-
fore her death; but a delay OF a few
hours prevented the meeting OF moth
er and daughter again In this world.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-01-14
DEArH o. M. AvERA.
o.,urre6 - south Gainesville Home
SUNDAY Morning.

c.carred - south Gainesville Home
sunday Morning.
Exom Tuosday's Daily sun:
Another Of CalnesvIlle's older citl-
sens. ar. Alex AveFa. passed 20 bis re-
afd 90 sunday morning after an IN
tese of several weeks.
AZ. Avera had been a sufferer from
Frlfhts disease for many months. but
ii Was only within the past few weeks
that 49, was compelled 20 give up his
Uilcs and take to bis bed
The deceased was born IN Georgia.
kal removed 10 Gainesville many
1esrs ago. he had been Identified
lih the business interests Of the
<|lg Ia MS younger days. but for a
numher o. years had engaged In the
vocation of farming
Hc was a consistent member OF the
lscopal Church and the services
were preached By the rector. Rev. r.
a craighfl a large cOnc0urse OF sOr-
rowing Threads and relatives escOrting
the remains % Evergreen cemetery.
where they were laid 70 rest Sunday
afternoon az 3 O'Clock.
Besides 4 devoted wife. the deceas-
- leaves four sons. DraytOn. w. ~.
nav and Jack Avera. and one daugh-
ter AIRS. o. n. White. an Of this city.
The funeral arrangements were I'm
eharse Of the r. ,. Thomas Under
tsking Co.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-01-14

Many little lives have been saved
by Foley's Honey and Tar. for coughs.
colds. Group and whooplng cough. Il
Is the only safe remedy for infants
and children as d contains no opiates
or other narcotic drugs. and children
like Foley's Honey and Tar. Careful
mothers Feep a bottle I'm the house.
Refuse substitutes. J. W. McCollum
a Co.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-01-14
A. w. GLEASON,
(sealJ

A9N1Asl afNAaAs eoAtNs
Halls CatarTh Cure is taken in
ternally. and acts directly on the blood
anG mucous surfaces OF the system.
Send for testimonials free.
FL. CHENEY & CO.. Toledo. o.
Sold by all druggists, 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for consti-
patton.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-01-14

Consists IN punishment only when
s child g actually bad. Some moth
~ think that an crying Is badness
1873 not When your baby cries. look
ior pins OF some external cause; n
soa cant end them give the baby
whites Cream vermifuge. as the
<aancos Are Il Is suffering from worms
which keep Il hungry and cross an
lIe time. Pleasant 20 tako-suro IN
- action. Price % cents. Sold By
~ M. johnson.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-01-14
HELD ANNUAL MEETING.
Stockholders and Directors Meet in
Annual Session.

Annual Session.
The stockholders and directors OF
the First National Bank met I'm annual
session on Tuesday. when the regu-
lar routine OF work was transacted and
the officers selected for the coming
year.
Jas. NJ. Graham was chosen as pres
ident Z. Baird, viee-president II. E.
Taylor. cashier. and.I4ee Graham. as
sistant cashier.
Following Is a list OF the directors:
Jas. NJ. Graham. r. Baird, II. r. Tay-
To-. Lee Graham. p. NJ. Colson, C. ID.
Wood. +. j. Hammond. II. L. Dick
son. w. w. Hampton. II. c. Parker and
H. y Cannon.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-01-14
cATARRH CURED.
No Cure, No Pay, Is a host Generous
OFFER.

offer
To get an antiseptic strong enough
90 kin catarTh germs and not destroy
the tissues Of the membrane az the
same time. has been a problem which
was never solved until the discovery
.of Hyomel pronounced High-O-me)
Hyomei Is prepared from eucalyptus,
the most powerful yet healing anti
septic known. Breathe Il through the
inhaler over the innamcd and germ.
ridden membrane four or five times
a day. and Ga q few days the germs
will disappear
The inhamed condition will go, too,
and the snuhling. hawking and Of
fensive breath. and the discharge OF
mucous and crusts IN the nose will
cease.
Then why should any catarrh suffer
or hesitate. when J. W McCollum a.
Co have such faith in Hyomei that they
oner 10 return your money II after
a fair trial Hyomei does not cure ca
tarrh.
A complete Hyomoi outfit includ-
ing the Inhaler, costs SlOO, and extra
bottles, n afterward needed, cost but
go cents Hyomei also cures asthma,
Group. sore throat coughs. colds or
grip.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-01-14
STATE OF ONO, Cry oF TOLEDO, !
LUCAs COUNTY.

STATE 90 ONO, Cry oF TOLEDO,
LCCAs CoUNTY.
Frank J. Cheney makes oath that
he Is senior partner Of the firm Of
r. J. Cheney & Co, doing business In
the City OF Toledo. County and State
aforesaid, and that said firm will pay
tie sum Of ONE HUNDRED DOL
LARS for each and every case of ca
tarrh that cannot be cured By the use
of Halls Catarrh Cure.
FRANK J. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed
in my presence, this 9th day OF De.
cember, A. ID. 1856.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-01-14

Backing Ia grippe coughs that may
tefeiop into pneumonia over night
ere quickly cured b. Foley's Honey
I'D Tar. The sore and innamed lungs
49, healed and strengthened. and a
tangerous condition q quickly avert.
"a Take only Foloy's Honey and Tar
81 ne yellow package. .. W. McCol.
I'm a Co
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-01-14
GAINESVILLE NATIONAL BANK

Reflects the Old omeers for Ensuing
Year.
The regular annual meeting Of the
officers and directors Of the Gaines
National Bank was held Tuesday In
the Offices OF their building.
A dividend OF per cent was or
dered paid the stockholders and 3 per
cent was added to the surplus fund
OF the bank. which shows Il TO be in
a prosperous condition.
The directors reelected the old on
GERS as follows; r. W. Stands. presi-
dent; w. r. steckert. vice-president
and Chas. A. Faircloth. cashier.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-01-14

Never can ten when youu mash
finger or suffer a cut bruise. burn or
scald. BE prepared. DR. Thomas
Electric on instantly relieves the
pain-Quiokly cures the wound
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-01-14
Failed TO Shop Up.


I0N IN0-III I-III Jun
,. q. Dampier, chairman OF the
county commissioners. was IN the city
from HIS home al Hague yesterday.
He came for the purpose OF meeting
the lessees OF the county conyicts. but
the gentlemen failed 20 put iu their
appearance.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-01-14

Ffom Tuesdays Daily Sun;
Two extra ears passed through the
clp yesterday en- route south. One
2 ~ loaded with hotel help for the West
tsaet while the other was loaded with
freek sponeers who were en- route 10
IalpOn Springs.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-01-14
On His Old stamping Ground.


Prom Tuesdays Daily Sun:
j. r. Bunch OF the Standard Ferti
lizer Company left yesterday for a
business trip 20 Fort White In the In.
terest OF his company Tie formerly
lived IN that section and has a large
number OF patrons there.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-06
GRIEVED OVER
 LOSS OF FIDDLE

Mrs. Nettie Jackson appeared before Supt Birmingham this morning &C., companied by her uncle, and asked the superintendent to assist her in recov- ering her favorite violin which she claims had been held by her mother, Mrs. A. Brown, of 1410 Main street. There has been a distinct family diff ference for some time and the uncle is involved in 1t. He wanted the su- perintendent to recover a pair of gold eye glasses which he said had been spirited away from him two years ago.
 Mrs. Jackson was sad over the loss of her fiddle" She said she had taken the fiddle" to her mothers home one evening to regale her folks with operatic selections which they evidently did not appreciate, for the fiddle disappeared and the virtuoso is unable to find it. She suspects, however, that a. man named Lynch, who works at 1412 Main street, has the instrument. Mrs. Jackson affirm ed that she was wont to console her self with music and occasionally pour ed out her woes into the heart of the fiddle"
 The superintendent told Mrs. Jackson that he would look into the matter and do his best to recover her prop erty, but he thought it was family quarrel which wsa out of his jurisd1c- tion. She must get along without the divine afflatus until she can locate her fiddle and her uncle may have to obtain a reader until he recovers his specs.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-06
"Bursell," Smooth Person With Designs Upon a
 Diamond, Writes Checks
(Continued From First Page.)

check" and "Mr. Bursel'' proceeded to read over the names of the firms where he had purchased goods.
 '"They have not delivered the goods, replied MT. Fairchild. "I also will ac- cept your check if you will leave the goods.''
 MT. Bursel' left the store indignant and Sunday morning he left town.
 MT. Frank D. Bell received a letter yesterday from the Newark bank say ing that Bursel was not known and had no account there.
 "Mr. Bursel' had a fit of anger in the Atlantic Hotel, Saturday morn ing, when he tried to cash a check for $25 Clerk Henry c. Paradis told him he would have to come again. Later he came in and showed the bank pass book with s3,500 written in it and said he wanted to pay for his room as he was not going to stop any place where his checks were not honored. He went to the Stratfield Hotel where it was said he paid his bill and left on Sunday morning.
 Frank D. Bell of Meigs & Co.,, in describing the smooth stranger, says: "He was one of those fellows who look you in the eye when he is talking" 'Bursel" was dark complexioned, dark eyed, feet 10 inches high, aged about 37 years, wore a brown suit with band on the arm, a fancy vest and a derby hat
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-06
Hincks Re elected By Apportionment Board,
 Committees Named

The Board of Apportionment met this afternoon at the City Hall and re- elected Enoch P. Hincks president
 The committees appointed are: Roads
 bridges, streets and sidewalks, Messrs
 A. W. Paige and H. w. French; edu- cation and public library, Friend w. Smith, H. w. French and J. J. Phelan; fire and health, A. w. Paige and Ber- nard Setzer; charities and police, Sig mund I4oewith and George Windsor; park department, building commission, appraisal and plumbing board, E. P. Hincks and S. C.. Osborne; sewers, lamps and gas, A. M. Cooper and J. J. Phelan; city hall. city attorney, pro- bate court, registrar of voters, city court, sinking fund, tax collector, city engineer, town clerk, assessors and board of apportionment, H. c. Sher- wood and s. C. Osborne; miscellaneous, B. D. Pierce, IT,, Cooper and Loewith.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-06
OUIMBY GIVES BOND OF $l,ooO
 IN COLD CASH
One of Men Accused of Swindling Mrs. Benwell of Her Property is
 Released.
He Promises to Return and
 Furnish Bail for His Con-
 panion, Hector c. Mclean

William R. Quimby was released from the county jail yesterday on a bond of $1O00. Today he took a train for Worcester, Mass.
 With Hector .. Mclean, Quimbly is charged with conspiracy to defraud, and is awaiting trial in the Superior court, having been bound over by the City court Quimby raised the neces- sary cash on property owned by him. self in Worcester and in Brooklyn as was predicted by the Farmer several days ago. Quimbly says that he will return in a few days and furnish a bond for Mclean.
 It is probable that no protracted de- fense will be made in the Fairfield county court but that the case will be taken to the Supreme court on queS- ticn of law. The case will present many intricacies which are new in the courts here. Both of the accused as well as their counsel are confident that they cannot he convicted on the charges presenter.
 Besides the criminal cases, Mrs. Elm fly Benwell, who was the victim of the Geal and whose loss is considerable, has attached all the visible property of the men in a civil suit to recover the value of her property at 159 Gill bert street which the accused purchasA ed and obtained deed for. The value of the bonds which W. H. Batchelor of Worcester furnished to be used in the trade have not been established. It is said that they are practically worth leSS
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-06
HANS LOSES HIS TEMPER
 UNDER FIRE
Reaches for Water Pitcher to Throw at Prosecutor
 DarriTl.
Resented Questions Imply ing He Had Made Improp- CT Advance to Mrs. Clau- dia Hains - Mrs. Annis Enjoys His Plight.
(Special from United Press.)

Especial from united freSS.)
 Flushing, Jan. 6.-The Hains murder trial was brimfuI of sensational cli- maxes today. Right at the start Prosecuting Attorney Darrin pressed so hard on Thornton Hains who was under ross-examination that Hains lost all control of himself and com- menced to reach for the water pitcher on the desk in front of him to throw.
 More than dozen questions, all in- tended to show that Thornton Hains had made improper advances to his sister-in-law, were thrown at him and he writhed and shifted in apparent mental agony. He fairly shouted his denisls at the jury and questioning lawyer. And, through it all, Mrs. An his, the widow of the man who was killed, sat across the court room sneer- ing at him. There was no question but that she enjoyed the torture Thornton Hains was undergoing.
 Mcintyre demanded half a dozen times that Darrin assure him he would call Mrs. Claudia Hains to the stand to contradict his client, but all he got from the other was the sneering sug- gestion that he was not ruining the States case.
 Outside of the frenzy caused by the question implying that he had been repulsed in advances made to his brothers wife, Hains did better today than yesterday.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-06
TO NOMINATE
 ON TUESDAY
Both Branches of General Assembly to Decide on Successor to Brandegee at at Afternoon Session Next Week.
Special Cores. of the Farmer.)

Special Cores. of the F,armer.)
 Hartford, Jan. 6.-Tuesday, January F, at 2 D. m., is the hour set for the converting of the caucus of the Re- publican members of both branches of the Legislature for the purpose of electing a United States Senator to succeed Frank B. Brandegee of New London. MT. Brandegee's only oppon- ent is Representative E. J. Hill of Nor walk, and the talk about the capital today is that while Hill has been steadily gaining the present Senator will win on the first ballot One of Mi. Hills managers said that if they had two weeks longer Hill would be chosen.
 Michael Kenealy and Sheriff Hawley of Bridgeport were busy last night and today ili the interest of MT. Brande- gee. and each said they had no doubt as to the result. The Hill managers, however, are not cast down. On the contrary they say they are daily re- ceiving assurances of support from sources hitherto classed as hostile and they expect that MT. Hill will be chosen.
 The question that is now agitating tho leaders of both sides is how the ballot shall be taken. Some want an open ballot, each man announcing as his name is called his preference, while others prefer the secret ballot. The leaders expect to reach an amicable agreement upon this question before the caucus is convened.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-06
OBITUARY.

Thomas J. Murphy. father of Thomas J. Murphy. Jr., of the Bridgeport Bill Posting Company, died yesterday in Brooklyn, N. Y.. where he was engaged with the American Bill-Posting Com pany. Mr. Murphy, who was one of the pioneers of the bill-posting indus try in this country and amassed a large fortune through his business, was born in Cork, Ireland, about sixty-five years ago. He came to America when but 16 and started right in at the busi- ness that made his life work. He had learned the trade from his father in the old country an expert in this line. About twenty eight years ago he went into partnership under the name of Kenney & Murphy which company soon controlled the bill-posting busi- ness in Brooklyn. The firm was finally merged with the American Bill-Posting Co.,, but MT. Murphy continued to take an active interest in the work until illness compelled him to give it up. MT. Murphy was widower and is sur vived by four children, Thomas Jr of this city. and Joseph, Lillie and Mar garet. all of Brooklyn. He was a life and charter member of the Brooklyn Elks.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-06
MRS. NICHOLS GETS DEGREE AND ALIMONY

Francis D. Nichols, the New York architect who sued his wife. Edith Aims Nichols, for divorce on the ground of desertion, and who in turn was sued for divorce on the ground of cruelty and desertion by his wife withdraw his suit this morning and the court gave the wife the decree up- on the ground of desertion. Mrs. Nich- ols agreed to withdraw her charge of cruelty. She was allowed $10o ali- mony.
 Attorneys Stiles Judson and William H. Comley, IT,, appeared for the hus- band and Attorney Howard w. Webb of New Haven represented Mrs. Mich ols. She said she went to California with her mother in the fall of 1904 and since her return her husband had re- fused to live with her.
 Mrs. Nichols lives in Black Rock and her mother who is very wealthy resides in 126th street, New York.
 As the cruelty charges against the husband were withdrawn nothing sen sational developed at the hearing be- fore Judge Gager this morning.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-06
MRS. J. I. ROWLAND
 ENTERTAlNS AT TEA
Mrs. George M. Flames and Daughter, Mrs. E. N. Win cent. Hold Reception.

Although the rain fell heavily yester- day afternoon society was out in large numbers on response to invitations sent out by Mrs. John T. Rowland to her Tea" All was bright and cheery within the spacious home and the guests forgot all about the weather when once there. Mrs. Rowland was attired in an old rose satin robe and was assisted in receiving by Mrs Charles W. Hawley and Mrs. Andrew M. Cooper. both of whom were becom- ingly gowned.
 The general scheme of the decora- t1ons were in green and white. Palms were arranged all over the house and added greatly to the general effect. In the center of the dining room was a large basket of white snapdragons while the mantel in the sitting room was bedecked with green ferns. The tea room was also in green and white, being most attractive and dainty,
 Mrs. George w. Wheeler and Mrs George Comstock poured tea. assisted by Miss Marguerite Hawley, Misses Cornelia and Eugenia Barker and the Misses Ada and Minnie Read
 At the home of George M. Flames on Lfayette street there was another large gathering of society who had respond ed to the invitations sent out by Mr. Flames and her daughter, Mrs. E. Noble vincent WnoSe marriage on Dec. 12 was announced at that time. Both ladies stood before a large bank of ferns and palms in the north drawing room to receive their friends. Mrs. Flames wore a Handsome empire gown of pale yell low satin and gold thread embroidery, while Mrs. Vincent wore a charming robe of white satin with elaborate bands of silver and seed pearls. Her coiffure was arranged after the classi- cal Greek model and adorned with a bandeau of silver ribbon.
 The color scheme here was in green and pink. All the rooms were dotted with palms and ferns intermingled with poinsettas. roses and carnations. The menu was an elaborate one and was furnished by New York caterer Throughout the afternoon music was discoursed by Wheeler & Wilson or chestra.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-06
Woolens; extra value.

chance buy handsome fabrics of the stylish weaves and in the soughtfor much less than actual value How would be long soand not half so interesting story that told plainly by the fabrics spread out here
 Seges novelty sung 52 and 54 inches wd brown green red black and cream well worth $125 yd-79c.
 Satin Direcoe wooen fabric with handsome satiny finish A inches wide brown blues and red, worth $15 yd89c
 Diagonal and novelty sung 54 inches wide some in green effects in plain rich shades such wisterla taupe and bottle green, worth $1.5O yd-S9c
 Striped broadclot appearance 52 inches wide black as well as good colors, worth $1.50 yd-89c.
 Caracu coats and fine of appearance excellent like ness of ponysxin, worth $2 and $3 yd-$l5O Center real, mai
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-06
POWERS TO BE PROSECUTED IN
 RHODE ISLAND
Maud Hubbard Unable to Make a Statement Which Will Bring Her Lover h. to This State for Trial.
The Father Will Make Grave Charges in Rhode Island Court.

When brought before Prosecuting Attorney Stiles Judson to make af- fidavits upon which to extradite John Powers from Rhode Island, Maud Hub bard, whom Powers is charged with abducting, so changed her statements that there appears to be no grounds upon which to base a requisition. It appears from Miss Hubbards state ment that Powers committed no crime in this state. The girl says that she went to Providence of her own vOlition and that Powers did not entice her away or send her the money to pay her fare. The money required she saved up from small amounts given her by Powers at different times to at tend shows and for other purposes.
 Although it is evident that the girl is infatuated with Powers and that she is endeavoring to shield him as much as possible she could not be induced to change her affidavit to agree with her original statements. She says that she make good his promise to marry her. He took her to a boarding house and lived with her for more than a week as his wife. The girl is not yet 15 years of age and a charge of rape will lie against him in the state of Rhode Island.
 Wstson Hubbard. the father of the girl will go to East Providence to-mor row and will bring a charge against Powers there. Powers trial at East Providence comes up on Friday and unless the plans of the parents are again altered Powers will be tried there for the more serious charge. The girl is still very anxious to marry Powers and this will be an easy way to end hn mo f1,n ,tc rr1fl1 They have so far refused and still say that they will never agree to any such They are anxious to see Powers punished and promise to do everything in their power to accom- plish this result.