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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-12-21
Passed Away at His Home in South
Omaha on Early Sunday
Morning From Pneu-
monia.
WAS WELL KNOWN HERE
Left This City Some Twelve or Fir
teen Years Ago to Work for
Armour Packing Cum.
pany at Omaha.

John Frederic, a former we'll known
citizen of Keokuk passed away on
Sunday morning at his home in South
Omaha, Neb. at 4:25 a. IN. after an
illness of only a few days, death re-
sulting from an attack of pneumonia.
The body was brought to this city
this morning and burial services will
be held at two o'clock tomorrow af-
ternoon from the residence of q.
NJ. Downing at No. 1920 Orleans street.
Deceased was born in Kookuk, May
9Th, 1858. He grew to manhood here
and there are many who will remem'
Der him among the older residents.
Some twelve or fifteen years ago he
went to Omaha where he had life
position with the Armour Packing es
tablishment in that city. He has
been working for that concern for a
number of years and was highly
thought of by his employers.
He was affiliated with the Metho
dist church, the Modern Woodmen ant
was a life member Of the Eagles o.
Omaha. He was man of good socia
character and was much interested II
the raising Of fine poultry.
Those who survive him are sister
Ella Morton of Seattle, Washington
and a son, Harry of Pickway, Ohio.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-12-21
THOMAS J. LOTION
A FORMER CITIZEN
Word Received Today Of His Death In
FIorIssant, Colorado, the result
of Injuries.

Three years ago Thomas j. Lotion,
a former well known resident of Keo-
kuk, was injured in a runaway and
this morning at his home in Florris-
SAINT. Colorado, his death occurred as
result of the injuries he sustained
in this accident. The news was con-
tanned in telegraphic dispatch to his
Ihalf-brother, Ed. S. Lotion.
Although the deceased left Keokuk
about seventeen years ago, he will be
we'll remembered by many of the citi-
zens, for he was engaged in the butch
er business in West Keokuk and was
also mail carrier under Colonel
Roots administration. Shorty after
going to Colorado he was married.
He was born in Hancock county H.,
r. Lotion, now deceased. He leaves
wife, one son, step-mother, Mrs.
r. B. Lotion, step-brother, Ed. 8.
Lotion, and two sisters, Mrs. Thomas
E. Lee, of Centerville, and Mrs. vii.
liam Crear, of Kahoka, Mo.
The funeral will be held in Floris-
SAINT and interment made there.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-12-21
TURKEYS SHIPPED
TO EASTERN MARKET
The S. p. Pond Company of this City
Made Heavy Shipments to New
York and other Cities.

That the P Pond Company of
Keokuk assists largely in supplying
the eastern market with poultry was
demonstrated during the past week.
by the unusually large shipment made
by that firm.
1--WE shipped 475,o0O pounds of poul-
try last week." said Manager F. HI.
George, today. when asked regarding
the heavy shipments. ..Of this amount
about 100000 pounds were turkeys. =
This large outlay of poultry
will likely go to gladden. the hearts.
and incidentally appease the appe-
tites, of thousands of New York;
poor, while large portion will be dis
tributed to other eastern cities.
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PERSONALS.

Professor Albert Zoellner left this
afternoon for Quincy to conduct his
music class.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Sawyer of Mon
trose were Christmas shoppers in the
city today.
E. E. Duncan of Carthage was in
the city today on business.
j. H. Cole left Sunday for San An
tonic, Texas, called there by the ser.
ious illness of w. A. Spain, who is
his son-in-law
M. e. Flynn of Burlington is in the
city today.
William Payton of Macomb is stop
ping at the Keokuk this afternoon.
H. e. Mccoy leaves tonight fol
Hoxie, Ark.
Jesse Baker leaves tonight for Dial
las, Texas, to spend Christmas witt
relatives
Miss Jennie Walters leaves Friday
for Chicago to spend Christmas.
Miss Myrtle Davidson will leave
next week for Evansville, Ind, where
she will visit.
Francis P. Elliot, the we'll known st
Louis novelist, who has been visiting
in the city with his mother-in-law, Mrs
Payne, left this afternoon for his
home.
Marc l.. Parsons will arrive home
to spend the holidays with his pa
rents, Mr.. and Mrs. Almer e. Parsons
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-12-21
CITY NEWS

Suit cases at Ewers, Mccarthy
Co.
Low prices on sleighs at She,
woods.
Fresh halibut and trout at Jos.
Haubert's, 709 Main.
Don't miss the opening bill at the
Colonial Thursday night.
Christmas perfumes from 10 cents
to $500 at Engelhardt & Co.
Dan Johns for oranges. candy.
nuts and groceries for Christmas, S26
Main street.
See Dodge's program On another
page, in this paper.
m. w. A. dance tomorrow night.
Agnes orchestra ALI rights reserved
See the Christmas display of
fruits, candies and nuts in the win
dows at Immegart's grocery. 7O6
Main street.
A night of Biographs tonight at
Dodges.
Business is very brisk about the
city yesterday and today, business
men reporting a nice trade. The holi-
Cay rush is on in earnest at the pres.
ent time.
Nice, green northern-grown, spruce
Xmas trees at Wolfe's. 70s Main St
Hear, "Oh Where is My Wife To
night" the companion song to "My
Wife's Gone to the Country" at
Dodge's tonight.
Three performances Thursday
night-7:30, $50 and $3.50. Colonia
! Theater Beautiful.
Come in and get our prices or
Christmas presents before buying
Engelhardt & Co.
Good assortment of good and dur
! able toys, all first-class at Wolfes.
Holiday special for Wednesday
| from a. M. to 8 p m. Regular soc
Coo and 75c finely decorated Havi
land & Co. Limoges. French China
small salads at PIC each. Limit O
one to a customer. Duncan-Schel
! Furniture Co.
The climbing of Bank street hills
1 has been made much easier since the
! sailing of those inclines yesterday
/ The hard ice and snow have beer
/ turned to slush which makes it easier
| for the animals with big loads to pull
The depot men are experiencing
the heavy holiday rush too and a
present are kept exceedingly busy
] with the handling of many expires!
packages, which become more fire
quent at this time of year.
"A noticeable falling off can b,
seen on the hotel registers of tn,
city. many travelling men and others
going to their home towns to spenC
the holidays with their families.
4 Mrs. William Corder of SIS soutl
First street, is confined to her bed b.
tonsilitis.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-12-21
AN EXCELLENT REMEDY.
Will Break Up Gold in Twenty-four
Hours and Cure Any Cough That
Is Durable.

The following mixture is often pre-
scribed and is highly recommended
for coughs, colds and other throat ana
bronchial trouble: Mix two ounces of
Glycerine. half ounce of Virgin Oil
of Pine compound pure, and eight
ounces of pure Wlisky. These can be
bought in any good drug store and
easily mixed together in a large bot
tie. The genuine Virgin Oil of Pine
compound pure is prepared only in the
laboratories of the Lead Chemical
Co.. Cincinnati. and put up for dis.
pensing in half-ounce walls.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-12-21
Well Known Former keokuk Business
Man Laid to Rest in Chicago,
the City Of His Retire
ment.
KEoKUK PEOPLE THERE
Funeral Services Were Conducted by
Rabbi stolts--Busness Career
in keokuk Re-
called.

Keokuk was we'll represented in
Chicago yesterday at the funeral Of
Julius Spiegel, former well known
Keokuk business man who for years
conducted the Spiegel Bargain House
between Sixth and Seventh on Main
street. Among those in attendance at
the funeral were: S. S. Lowitz and
family, Joseph Carwalho, Mrs. L. Sol
ONION, and Mrs. M. vogel and family.
Services were conducted by the Rabbi
Stoltz, one of the best known of Chi
cago Jewish ministers, and were large
ly attended by friends of the deceas-
ed and family
Mr.. Spiegel died at his home in Chi
cago Friday, death being caused by
paralysis. He had himself retired,
and lived just long enough to see his
three sons Philip, Joseph and Maurice
firmly launched in successful careers.
The life of Mr.. Spiegel was marked
by a successful business career. For
nearly twenty-five years he was known
as one of the city's leading business
men and lived here until about seven
years ago, when he moved to Chicago.
He is well remembered by many
people in Keokuk for it was here that
he reared his family and it was in this
city that he mourned the death of his
wife, who passed away about four.
teen years ago.
"He was hustling business man.,
said Joseph Carwalho upon his return
from the funeral this morning, "and
a man who will be remembered long
in Keokuk even though he has now
passed away
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LuRAY, MO.
= . . s>>ee >%>>>>

Rev. Fish of Wyaconda filed his
his regular appointment here Sunday.
Willard Combs of Montana is here
visiting his brother Byron of this
place.
The Luray public school will give
an entertainment and tree in the
school house next Friday afternoon.
Doc Webb and wife and Mrs. DR..
Calihan and son. Roland were Keo-
kuk shoppers last Tuesday.
Albert Stevens was a Kahoka caller
last Saturday evening,
Mr. Thomas Ochiltree is able to be
al his store again.
Mr. and Mrs. Ernie Dennison left
last Sunday for trip through Illi-
nois.
The choir met at A. W. Dicksons
house last Friday evening to practice.
They will meet at Miss Winnie Combs
next Wednesday evening.
Little Paul Bloom of Kahoka is
here visiting with his aunt, Mrs. Alvin
Believes.
Mr.. Dave Wager of Kirksville, visit
ed with relatives here last week.
Miss Alice Bailey is home. Her
school was closed for short time on
account of scarlet fever.
The NJ. P. Ladies Aid supper given
last Tuesday netted $40 clear of ex-
penses.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-12-21
Truthful James.

In one instance, at least, bad spell.
ing enabled an ONCE boy to express
the precise fact. His employer had
just reluctantly left to attend meet
ing of the bank directors where the
proceedings We're sure to be long and
prosy.
James, he said to the .ow-headed
lad, put up the sign that am out"
James sought for it in vain, so he
inscribed and posted the following
truthful announcement:
Outcome to Bored Meeting
Lippincott's.
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BELFAST.
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Mrs. R. Nelson was Pennington
caller last Saturday.
A. Anderson returned to his home
after an extended visit in Colorado.
We are having very cold weather
at present.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. warferton of Wis
consin, are visiting relatives near
Croton.
Turkeys are selling at II cents per
pound at present.
Harold Molene and bride spent last
Friday with MIR. and Mrs. III. Molene
of near Pennington.
Mr.. and Mrs. P. Moline were Farm
ington callers last Saturday
There will be a Christmas tree at
the Baptist church at Croton Christ
mas eve. Everybody invited.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-12-21
FRAN KILN.
H>eo~>~>>>~>~o~>>~>

Mrs. Henry Harnagel is very sick
at her home, east of town.
The present cold wave seems to be
a slayer, for it appeared two weeks
ago. and is as strong as ever. During
the time, the cold was nearly as severe
as those of the past winters during
February, for last week the thermom-
eter managed to slip down to 10 be-
low zero and since. zero weather has
been the daily ratio.
VIM. Mehl, who had an operation
performed at the st. Josephs hospital
in Keokuk about two weeks ago, re-
turned home Monday of last week, and
is now feeling the after effects as he
is very sick with pneumonia, having
caught cold during the trip from the
Gate City.
Jacob Wiegner and wife moved into
the Reitz homestead last week. Mrs.
Wiegner who has been very sick for
some time has so far improved as to
be able to be around, but is not strong
enough to do her work.
In spite of the cold weather, spring
politics, with the election three
months away, seems to get to boil
ing heat especially for the Office of
mayor. 1t is stated that so far three
candidates are in the field for this Of
fee, who are looking after their po-
litical fences, and if found lawful
will be glad to serve the citizens of
the town as their executive officer.
A great honor.
A Merry Christmas to all the read
ers of The Gate City
! Everybody is invited to attend the
annual Christmas entertainment at
the Evangelical church Friday even
i ing. The Sunday School will have a
fine Christmas tree, a nice program
has also been selected for the occa-
sion. Admission free
Eva Laisy is on the sick list, but
! improving
Mrs. Frank Feys' condition at Adj
ans, Neb., is getting more dangerous
as the time passes, and she is now
unable to take any nourishment out
side of milk, and this must be fed
through a tube. Her husband is also
unable to work, he being a victim of
rheumatism and in bad shape.
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MADRIZ ELECTED;
MORE TROUBLE
CONTINUED from page IL

ed himself with a corterie of personal
friends including several foreign sold
iers of fortune who will go with him
in case he is forced to fee the coun-
try.
II have issued instructions to Vas
ouez, he says ito come to terms
with the revolutionists in order to
prevent American intervention. II
they accept Madriz, everything viii
be all right. If not, will place my
self at the head of the army. At the
same time / will issue a manifesto
justifying my attitude!
Since the advices saying that the
Estrada forces are advancing. news
has been delayed and the news OF the
battle may not be received unit
late
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-12-21
Oldest Hotel Man.

WATERLOO. Ia, Dec. 21-W. A..
Moon, the oldest hotel man in Iowa,
has sold his hosiery in Nashaw to
former Sheriff Sherwood of New
Hampton, formerly landlord of the
Central house there. Moon is seven
ty-five years OF age and has been in
the hotel business forty.
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PENNINGTON.


y - y = =
The annual election of officers OF
Mizpah chapter o. E. S. was held Fri.
day night at the Masonic hall and
the result was as follows:
Worthy Matron-Mrs. H. H. Turner,
Worthy Patron-Dr. H. H. Turner.
Asso. Matron-Mrs. G. l.. Paisley.
Secretary-Mrs. w. H. Knott.
Tleasurer-Mrs. John Jack.
Conductress-Mrs I. P. Brady.
Asso. Conductress-Mrs. G.. P.
Franks.
At the close OF the business ses-
sion light refreshments were served
Mrs. Vim. Mcdaniel of Victor. Colo,
was an out-of-town guest.
At a recent business meeting of the
Baptist Young Peoples Union the fol-
lowing officers were elected:
President-Miss Blanche Wells.
Vice-President-Mi Miss Ruth Merrick.
Secretary-Miss Fay Hetzel.
Treasurer-Miss Anna Beeson.
Miss Inez Boice was hostess to a
small company of her young girl
friends on Saturday evening, Dec. IL
in honor of her seventeenth birthday
anniversary
Miss Lolita Perry, who is supervisor
of drawing in the Fl Dodge schools,
arrived Saturday to spend the holi-
days with her mother, Mrs. Kate
Perry.
The funeral services over the re-
mains Of the late Frank Brabham were
held Saturday afternoon from the
Methodist church. The deceased was
born in Virginia in 1926 and came
to Iowa in 1910. He is survived by
his widow, FIVE daughters and one
son, all Of whom were present at the
| funeral and whose names are as fol
4 lows. Mrs. l.. G. Hetzel Of Farming
/ ton; Mrs. John Folker, OF Oklahoma
Okla; Flora Norris and Mrs. VIM
Cowden Of Buxton and Fred Barbhan
of lola, Kansas.
Mrs. Alpha Ware left Thursday fol
Lincoln, Neb., to visit her sister.
Christmas exercises will be held Fiji
day evening at the Baptist, Methods
and congregational churches.
w. A. Packer of Banaparte was
Pennington visitor Saturday.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-12-21
Scared to Death by Pet Coon.

A curious case of an old woman be-
ing frightened to death by pet coon
occurred near Greensboro, Ala, few
nights ago. After she had retired to
her bed, and while there was no light
in the room. the old lady sew an OBJ
iect crawl over the bed toward her.
She slapped it and pushed it back,
bat it came again. The woman then
became frightened and got out of her
bed, when, to her dismay, she dis
covered that the thing was still pur-
suing her Thinking surely that it
was a haunt" she screamed, and
other people on the place ran to her.
BY the time that any one got there
she was so overcome with fright that
she could scarcely speak, and died
shortly after 1t was learned that the
object that had been following her was
| a pet coon.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-12-21
plymouth Man Dead.

PLYMOUTH, ILL.,, Dec. 21.-Jacob
king died at his HON ehere from
stroke OF paralysis after weeks
Illness. Deceased was in the 18th
year of his age and veteran of the
civil wa
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-12-21
His Ear Sewn on.

GARNER, Dec. 21.-Officer Clifford
had his ear bitten off by horse. He
took the ear in his hand and walked
to doctors office. The surgeon
fastened the ear on his head and says
it will grow on.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-12-21
Frozen to Death.

STERLING. ILL.,, Dec. 21.-Robert
Cunniff, farmer, residing five
miles south of here, was found frozen
to death on the bank of the Rock
River. 1t is believed he persisted
while hunting.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-12-21
Her Dainty Number e,s.

CEDAR RAPIDS, Dec, 21.--Mrs.
Jennie Benson. a stenographer, was
attacked by thug on the streets at
night on her way home. He grabbed
her purse, but she hit him over the
head with new pair of shoes she
was carrying and he fed, dropping the
purse.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-12-21
Still There.

Judge-"I don't think that women
have always been vain; you know
women were made before mirrors"
Fudge And they've been before them
ever since.-Stray Stories.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-12-21
hodawax Church Burned.

NoDAWAY. Dec. 21.-The Presby-
terrain church was burned to the
ground with loss of 100000 The fire
started in the furnace room. The
parsonage was saved by the firemen
after hard battle.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-12-21

Any skin itching is a temper-tester
The more you scratch the worse i,
itches. Doan's Ointment cures piles
eczema any skin itching. AT al
drug stores.
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A Useful Man.

See him? That's the baby ele-
plant He's the best kicker in the
team" How far can be kick?" "Oh.
he doesn't kick far. he kicks hard.
He's disabled 81 this n."-Publio
Opinion.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-12-21

"My child was burned terribly about
the face, neck and chest. ] applied
DR.. Thomas Eclectic Oil. The pain
ceased and the child sank into rest
full sleep.'-Mrs. Nancy NJ. Hanson,
Hamburg, n. Y.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-12-21

Hives, eczema, itch or salt rheum
sets you crazy. Can't bear the touch
CT your clothing. Doan's Ointment
cures the most obstinate cases. Why
ruffer. All druggists sell it.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-12-21
REck,s GROCERY SPECIAL.

New groceries, mince meat, plum
pudding, fruits, vegetables, Casino
brand canned goods just received.
Place your Christmas order at our
store. Both phones.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-12-21
EAGLES NOTICE.

EAGLES NOTICE.
Members of Keokuk Aerie No. $50
F. O. e. meet at Eagles hall Wednes.
day afternoon at 1880 o'clock to at
tend the funeral of Bro. ]. L. Freder,
lex, of Omaha, Neb, aerie.
LEO B. ABSOLUTE,
q Worthy President
CHARLES NOAKES,
Secretary
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-12-21
MISCELLANEOUS.

FINDER-Please return umbrella TAX
en- from Y. w. G. A. rooms by mis-
take on Saturday evening, December
II. 81. o.. H. on handle Return to
Y. w. G. A.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-12-21
Britt BURGLAR Sentenced.

BRITT, Dec. 21.-Judge Clark sent
enced Gus Rheims to twenty years
In the penitentiary for a burglary
committed near here.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-12-21

"Had dyspepsia or indigestion for
years. No appetite, and what | did
eat distressed me +9rribly. Burdock
Blood Bitters cured me" ~. H. Wal
ker, Sunbury, Ohio.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-12-21

CoBDELIA:
Gold Medal Flour is cheapest--it's best,
too--more loaves to the sack. EUPHEMIA.
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w Ant COLUMN
WANTED.

WANTED to learn barber
trade. Demand greater than supply.
Gradutes earn splendid pay. Few
weeks completes. Wages while learn
ing. Unusual opportunity to start an
independent business Catalogue mail
ed free. Moler Barber College, St.
Louis, Mo.
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FOR RENT.

FOR RENT-21S Concert street. In
quire w. B. Daniels, or 2o6 High
street. It
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N. S. tckLEs

Room I, Estes Bldg, keokrk, Iowa
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LOsT-BLack fur muff, between de-
pot and 414 Main. Finder please
leave at Schlotter's the florist.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-12-21

FOR SALE-A lawn mower. Am
leaving town, bargain for price.
T18 Palean street. 1t
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FOR SALE.

FOR SALE-Cheap, days and evening,
new books, notions. Room 8, Sec
ond story, Estes block.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-03-09
"STRONGHEAR7F''
v'E:R|;'Y!''2..P|LE'A.!SINGI {. Y. J |. 6 |!
COLLEGE PLAY THE GRAND
VERY MUCH, ENJOYED LAST
5.. MIGHT. y

A very good sized crowd and q most
appreciatlye one greeted sstrongs
heart" at the Grand last night.
Manager Powell is certainly giving
theatregoers a, ,teat this year In the
way Of good popular shows.
"stongheart'i Is well put ION BY
Robert Gailliard, showing him To- DO
a genius in his own easy going way.
Mae Beban as Molly. Livingston was
at her best. Josh, the trainer, was
in good trim, but Just q little on on
the number OF men It takes to make
a football eleven.
The college room was without q
doubt Just what many people have
seen in thier own college HE. Many
faces were lighted up with new He
as happenings from their own college
days we're brought to mind.
AS o college play tiiss siust Tlghtland
was enjoyed by all present,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-03-09
HASA
NOSE FOR Ham
aLocATEp BACON IN CHIMNEY
WALLED UP SOLID WITH
4sss ~; BRICK.
Sst77gGiqI IA; -t7igli.I z
YOL:l1UM!,.EE

Constable John s. Walker is not to
be fooled when there Is bacon near.
T Fe went to Benton's Ferry yesterday
evening to search the houses Of H.
Clayton and Charles Nixon for, stolen
goods, one ham, one side Of bacon and
"a game cock.
When John s. arrived at the Nixon
] home, Nixon had just come in from a
$hunt. The officer made known his
business. Nixon told the officer he
could help himself. he was welcome to
search every place about the house.
The search started. One room was
carefully examined, but did not yield
{ anything. Mr.. Walker noticed an old
fashioned chimney. He made q care.
sful examination OF 1t and saw that
4 some OF the bricks had been removed.
HE took down a brick or two and saw
{ a ham bone protruding from the SCOT.
Another brick displaced disclosed the
bacon.
Nixon was about to leave his home
when the constable quietly told him
that he would accompany Nixon. He
!: then placed Nixon under arrest. Nixon
told his wife that the officer had found
the goods. Mrs. Nixon exclaimed. 20,
Charley, l wish you had not done It"
Walker brought Nixon to the city
! and he was placed in jail. Nixon con.
fessed HIS guilt. He affirmed that it
was whIskey that got him into trou.
bic.
The other house was not searched.