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Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-09-15
Willard Bowyer Dead

Willard Bower, we'll krown young
colored man OF Lexington, and q sou
Of the late James D. Bowyer, died Fri
day last, September 10, 1909, from
blood poisoning. He was aged "
years. and for several years had been
in the employ Of Mr.. ], Ed. Deaver.
The funeral was held Sunday afternoon
from Randolph street NJ. z. church,
conducted by his pastor, Rev. j. H..
Jenkins. He was . steward ia the
church and was member Of the order
of Odd Fellows. The members OF that
lodge turned out In body at funeral.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-09-15
Real Estate Sales

Mr.. w. +. Echard has sold his
residence Oh Houston street to DR.
B. b. Glover for $500. Mr.
Echard built this house severn
years ago. DR.. Clever Will make
hrs hcne there.
Mr.. Frank Reed has exchanged
the old Leyburn farm OF Sd acres
near Boards mill for the old Lady
farm OF 100 acres southwest VI
town. Mr.. Reed paid u difference
in cash of So, 900.
Mr.. L. ID. Hsmrick has sold TO
Messry. James NJ. Davidson and
Rc bert C. Agnor 100 acres Of the
farm long owned by Prof. Jam &c
j. White. The price paid was sos
an acre. The land includes Cave
Spring and has on it valuable grey
limestone,
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-09-15
DIR. ID. e. Witt Died from a Fall
at Newport News

DIR. ID. e. Witt Died from a Fal
at Newport News
DR.. William E. Witt, aged 6s
years, died in Newport News,
Thursday morning, Septem Der
9th, from the effects Of o fall from
9 three.story window In his home
In that city. News Of the accl-
dent reached Lexington last
Thursday, telegram to Deputy
Circuit Clerk r. r. Witt inform
ing him of the death OF his broth.
or. Subsequent information dis
closed the fact that DR.. Witt mad
fallen from the window of the
bath room, and the attending ply.
sicans who examined him after the
fall say that he was probably dead
when be reached the ground. He
had been unwell fer some time.
Early Thursday morning he went
to the bath room and shortly
thereafter fell to his death.
Dr.. Witt was the son of Mr..
David Witt, and was born and
reared near Lexington. He enlist
ed at the beginning of the Civil
War in Rockbridge Greys, Comp
any Ii, 4th Virginia Regiment.
Stonewall Brigade. He was wound
ed and captured at Gettysburg,
and imprisoned in old capital in
Washington, and later at Point
Lookout. After the war lie locat.
cd in Baltimore lLr the practice Of
dentistry. After scae years re-
sidence in Lexington DR.. Witt re-
moved with his family TO Newport
News in 1902, where they have
since lived.
He is survived by his wife and
five children. Two trothers and
two sisters also survive: Messrs,
R. K. Witt Of Lexington, and
Charles NJ. Witt of California;
Mrs. Robert 5. McCluer of Roam
oke and Mrs. Emmett b. Wilson OF
California.
The burial took place in New.
port News Saturday. Mrs. Robert
Z. Witt Of Lexington was present.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-09-15
Gilmore's Mills
GaIetta CORRESPONDENCE

Gazette Correspondence
Sept. l3.-Mr. G. c. Braford and Mr..
E. N. Chiles Of Gllmore's Mile, are In
Atlantic City, n. j., for few days.
Mrs. w. Fl. Hamilton and children
are visiting their old home on Craig's
Creek.
Mr.. H. A. Ogden OF his place left
yesterday for Clifton Forge, where he
has secured position, and will move
his family there shortly. We regret
their loss very much
Mics BERTHE Beard OF Covington,
spent several days last week visiting
the family OF Mr.. N. w. Barger,o her
way to Lexington.
Capt. w. H, Chiles was a business
visitor In Lexington last week.
OK EYE.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-09-15
The Lurid Glow of Doom

was seen In the red face. hands an
BODY Of the little son OF II. NJ. Adam :
OF Henrietta, Pa. HIS awful pl gh
II ON eczema bad, for five years. d. tie
ali remedies and baffled the st COO
tors, who said the poisonet blood hs'
affected his lung; ard nothing con-
save him. "Euj," writes his mother
"sevaii bottles OF Electric l'tters com
rletely cured him." For Eruptiohs
Eczema, Salt llheuiD. Sores ard al
Blood Disorders ard Rheumatisn
Electric Bitters is supreme. DEFY Que
Gua,ante.d by B. Fl GOriell.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-09-15
Rural Letter Carriers of State

At the annual convention of the
Virginia Rural Letter Carriers A.
ISOLATION, Mr.. G. b. Conner OF
Lexington was reelected secretary
and treasurer. Mr.. Conner was
also elected one OF the delegates
from the Virginia Association to
the National Convention which
meets at Rochester, New York.
September 2lst.
Mr.. j. III. Withrow was elected
a member Of the State executive
com mittee.
The letter carriers attending the
convention from this county were:
Messrs. G.. B. Conner, J. NJ. With.
row and N. F. Woodward from
Lexington; Fl. G. Amole and G. p.
Page from Buena Vista; K. NJ.
Conner and H. M. Mohler from
Rock bridge Baths; e. d. Deacon
from Murat, w. II. from Raphine
ard C. D. Roadcap from Goshen.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-09-15
A Pair Of Foxes

Mr.. d. D. Smith brought a pair OF
half grown red foxes to town Monday
Considerable amuseir ent was occasion
ed by his Joining the procession OF the
Sells- Floto show while the street pa
rade was in progress. His little ami
mails attracted as much attention al
81 the lions OF tigers, the elephants OF
csmeIs. Mr.. Smith said the little fel
lows were for sale, and il he could not
dispose of them he would turn them
loose later in the fall and have fox
ohaeo
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-09-15
Augusta BAPTIST Association at
Natural Bridge

Natural Bridge
: The thirty-fourth annual meet
ing Of the Augus sta Baptist Asso
citation was held last week wit
the Baptist church at Natura
Bridge, the convention opening
Tuesday and closing Thursday
The attendance was large and tn,
hospitality Of the congregation
boundless.
This Association Is composed Of
churches located in Allegheny,
Bath, Augusta, Rockbridge and
Rockingham counties.
The officers elected were--Dr.
Charles Manly, moderator.
Rev. P. Swami, vice moderator.
DR.. o. F. Gregory, clerk,
Rev, G. M. Robertson, assistant
clerk.
NIB. HI. Gorrell, treasurer.
Messengers were present from
33 churches. The reports Of the
year were very encouraging. many
churches showing large numbers of
additions by baptism, and a
marked increase in contributions
for missions.
Among the prominent visitors
were DIR. w. E. Hatcher, repre-
senting Southern Baptist Theolog-
ical Seminary; Hon. j. Taylor Ell
Tyson, Secretary Education Board;
DR.. B. G. Henning, Secretary
Education Commission; Rev. P. H.
Chelf, Field Secretary Baptist
Orphanage; Rev. j. t. Watts, S.
S. and B. Y p. U. Secretary;
Rev. E. j. Richardson, District
Secretary Anti-Saloon League,and
DR.. G. W. Mcdaniel, Richmond.
The associatiohal sermon was
preached by DR.. o. F. Gregory
from l Cor. 1.21-"For after that
by the wisdom of God the world
by wisdom knew not God, it
pleased God by the foolisbness CT
preaching to save them that be-
lieve."
The doctrinal sermon wac by DR..
A. b. Wood6n from Matt. 1928
"These things ought We to have
done and lot to have left the
other undone."
The following new pastors were
welcomed: Rev. F. P. Ba:kly, Gov
ington; Rev. George Green, Cliff
ton Forge; Rev. r. w. Grlzzerj,
Iron Gate; Rev. R. M. Strlckler,
Healing Springs; Rev. C. R. Nor
ris. Stuart's Draft. and Rev. j. N.
Couch, Natural Bridge.
The Woman's Missionary Union
held a meeting during the session.
Officers were-Mrs. Jno. S. Funk,
presiding; Mrs. P. Swami, secre-
,ary. The president of the State
lnion, Mrs. G.. W. Daniel, and a
missionary from China, on vaca
ion, Mrs. Mcdaniel, were present,
Ind addressed the ladies.
The next meeting will be held
It FOrdwick, beginning Wednes-
lay, September 7tb, 1910, at
10 q. m.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-09-15
Cases in the Circuit Court

The grand jury at the present
term of the Circuit Court brought
in the following indictments:
George M. Vess, attempted MUIR
der; Newton Neice, burglary
AL Porterfeld, attempt to murder
Robert Sanders, forgery John and
Hughlin Mathews, larceny George
Scott, malicious shooting.
Joseph Adams, indicted for lar
ceny of money from c. B. Camp
bell, plead guilty, and Judge Letch-
er sentenced him to TWO years la
Dor on the roads.
Newton Neice plead guilty of
breaking into Norfolk d Western
depot at Buffalo and stealing $40,
end the court imposed sentence of
$40 fine and ten days in Jail.
George M. Vess and Reuben
Wilhelm, under bond for their ap-
pearance at the present term of The
court, failed to appear and thereby
forfeited their bonds. Capiases
were issued for their arrest.
John and Hughlln Mathews were
found guilty of larceny and the
jury brought in verdict for one
and one half years in the penlten'
tiary. On account of their ages,
l3 and II years, respectively, the
court entenced the boys to the
Negro Reformatory until they
reach the age of 81 years.
AL Porter6eld was acquitted of
the charge of attempt to murder.
Robert Sanders plead guilty OF
forgery and WIS sentenced to two
years on the county rOads,
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-09-15
Don't Throw 1t Away

Make it An old chair with smell can OF l.. NJ Home
Finish Varnish Stain Any old furniture with small of
Home Finish Varnish kitchen floor porch floor with small
can of the NJ Home Finish Floor Paint Old kitchen chairs
benches any old small thing with pound two Of the L. NJ
Home Finish Domestic Paint carriage. buggy, with about
dollars worth of M Home Finish Carriage varnsh Paint
Porch furniture lawn SWINGS iron ratings with small OF L.
NJ Home Finish Porch Enamel Paint in all coos Amy old eaky
roof made tight with Eclipse Roof and Bridge Paint All
old things with these little of H. Home Finish
Paints trfng Be get them from McCm Drug
Co., Axiugton II. L. Gilksson, Buena Vista.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-09-15
A Narrow Escape

Edgar n. Bayliss. merchant o.
Robinsonvil!e, DEL, wrote: 'About
two years ago | was thin and sick, and
covghed all the tine ard IL did not
have consumption, 1t was near &c 1t.
commenced using FoIey's Honey aud
Tar, and IT stopped my cough, and
am now entirely well. end have gained
twenty-eight pounds. all due to the
good results from taking Foley's Honey
and Tar. b. II. Gorrell.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-09-15

Have your eyes examined. DR..
FL. Mayer the celebrated eye spec.
ialist from Vienna, Austria IL stop
ping at the Lexington hotel, where
he examines all defects of the eyes
free of charge. DR.. Mayer gives
consultation in six languages.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-09-15

Mr.. A. T. Shields has received q
letter from Supt. Spurrier of the
Baltimore & Ohio saying that he
has instructed the division engin-
eer to have the additional pens and
gates erected at the Lexington de-
pot for the benefit of cattle ship
pers.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-09-15
CONFERENCE.-THE
Pretty Marriage This Rveaina
at "GIen EchOO

at "GIen Echo"
"Glen Echo, 1.-THE beautiful HON
of Mr.. and Mrs. James w. Englt
man Of near Alone, Rockbridg
county, will be the scene of
pretty wedding this evening a
7 O'Clock, when their daughter
Miss Myrta Miller, will be mar
ried to DR.. Bernard B. Glover o
Lexington.
The marriage will be solemnizet
ON the lawn, which will be teauti
fully decorated with golden-rod
ferns, potted plants and ropes o.
arbor vitae, and illumined with
numerous Japanese lanterns. The
decorations of the parlor and din
ing room will carry out the color
scheme of white aud pink.
The bride will wear a wedding
gown of white messaline satir
trimmed in allover lace and pearl
passamentrie, with tulle veil
caught with roses. She will carry
q shower bouquet Of BRIDES ro,es.
Her maid of honor, Miss Estele
Miller of Lexington, will wear
pink satin trimmed with lace and
applique, and will carry white
carnations.
The bridesmaids will be Miss
Mayme Jane Glover of Middle.
brook, wearing white cachemire
de sole and lace; Miss Claude NJ d.
Grub of Harper's Ferry. W. Va,
crepoL silk with all.over lace Miss
Eva Kirkpatrick of Alone, white
silk null witch all-over lace; Miss
Leonore Coiher Of Waynesboro,
white silk null with aH-over lace.
They will carry pink carnations
and ferns.
The groom will be attended by
d.. Homer r. Clemmer of Staun-
ton as best man. The groomsmen
will be Capt. j. Guy EDgleman
of Sweetwater. Tenn. !; DR.. Charles
A. Clemmer of Middlebrook, and
Messrs. Eugene Engleman of Lex.
ington and James w. Engleman,
Jr, Of Alone.
The brides pastor, Rev. j. l.
Coiner, of Bethany Lutheran
will be the officiating
minister. Miss Edna Earle Nc
Gufiin will render "Mendelssohn's
Wedding" and during the cere-
mony softly play the "Flower
Song" Previous to the marriage
lour Mrs. James NJ, Copper Will
sing "Lohengrin's Bridal Chorus"
md Hearts and Flowers" with
Miss McGuffln as accompanist.
At the conclusion OF the cere-
nony an excellent dinner CT three
courses will be served in the din
ng room.
After Northern wedding trip
)r. and Mrs. Glover will make
heir home in Lexington.
The bride is quite an attractive
md accomplished young lady, and
or several years taught in the
chools of Rockbridge. DR.. Glover
g successful young veterinary
urgeon OF Lexington.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-09-15
Opening of w. & l..

A large number of old students
and new men have already arrived
In Lexington for the formal open
ing Of Washington and Lee Uni
versity tomorrow. Nearly all the
professors have returned from
their summer vacations, and are
ready for the opening.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-09-15
Testifies After Four Years

Carlisle Center, N. Y, q. b. Bur
hans. writes: About four years ago
wrote yoL that ] had been entirely
cured Of kidney trouble b. taking two
bottles Of Foley's Kidney Remedy, and
after four years am again pleased to
state that have never he'd any return
of those symptoms, and ! am evidently
cured to stay cured" FoIey's Kidney
Remedy will do the same for you.
b. H. GCrrell.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-09-15
ANSWERED LAST CALL
Mr. John l.. Morter Died Friday
After Long Illness

| hAtCA avn - Ahhtoc
Mr.. John Louis Morter died a,
his home near Cedar Grove last
Friday morning. September 0,
1909, after lingering illness from
sciatica rheumatism and compli-
cations. He spent several months
last spring IN Lexington at the
Jackson Memorial Hospital, where
he was under the best medical
treatment, out his condition did
net permanently improve. From
Lexington he went to the home Of
his son-in-l law, Mr.. Herbert Van
Derveer near town On Whistle
Greek, and after some weeks there
be was taken home. His condi-
ton grew worse until last Friday,
when death relieved him Of his
sufferings.
Mr.. Morter was born and reared
and spent his life on the farm
where he died. He was the only
son of Mr.. David Morter, well.
known resident of that commune
". His mother was a Miss Davis
of Rockbridge. Mr.. Morter was
Confederate soldier, and cav act.
i've service as a member of Com.
panY H, 14th Virginia Cavalry,
Stone9all Brigade. He was
gallant colder and interested in
all Confederate reunions and meet
ings.
Mr.. Morter was an active men,
Der of Bethesda Presby terrain /
church, and for some years had
been superintendent of the Sun.
day school at McElwee Chapel. |
He was interested in the work of
the Rockbridge Sunday School
Association, and had served as
district vice PRECEDENT for Walk.
er's Greek and Brownsburg dis.
tricts.
Mr.. Morter was an agreeable,
companionable man, and enjoyed
the friendship OF q wide circle OF
friends and neIghbors. Kind
hearted and accommodating be
was estee med for his good works.
Mr.. Morter is survived by mis-
wife and five children. Mrs. Nor
ter was before marriage in 1872
Miss Carrie Dixon. daughter of
Mr.. William B. Dixon of Rock.
bridge. The children are: Mrs.
Mary VanDerveer, wife of Mr..
Herbert VanDerveer of near Lex
ngton; Mrs. Annie VanDerveer,
wife OF Mr. William VanDervesr
If Bath county; Messrs. Louis B.,
Charles and Miss Emma Morter,
Who live at the home place.
The funeral was held from Be. ,
,hesda church Saturday shortly
lfter noon, conducted by his pas-
or, Rev. Henry Miller. Inter {
nent was made in the church
,urying ground, attended by a
arge congregation of friends. rhe
honorary pail bearers were the
Confederate comrades: a
zen. Scott Ship, Capt. j. P. {
Moore, Messrs, A. S. Montgomery,
3 d. Firebaugh, w. NJ. Sterrett, y
I. G. Stuart, j. S. Gibson, j. Y. b
Anderson, II. j. V. Withrow, j. b
i. Hart, w. r. Lackey, Walker t
'uchapan and Joseph Mauck
Captain Moore, as commander
f Lee.Jackson Camp Of Confeder- I
te Veterans of Lexington, placed v
Confederate flag on the grave.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-09-15
II Saved Ills Leg

.All thought I'd lose my Leg" writes
J. A. Swenson, WATERFOWL, Wis, "ren
wears of eczema, that 15 doctors could
not cure. had at last laid me up. Then
BuckIen's Arnica Sslve cured 1t sound
and we'll" Invaluable fer Skin Erup-
tions, Eczema. Salt Rheum, Boils,
Fever Sores, Burns, Scalds, Cuts and
Piles. ESQ at B. Fl. GorrelPs.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-09-15

The Lexington schools will open
next Tuesday. The High School
aud grammar grades will begin in
the Washington street school
building. and the primary grade
In the fremen's building, the
same arrangement as last session.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-09-15
Unclaimed Letters

Following Is the list Of unclaimet
letters remaining In the Lexington post
ofico for the week ending Aug. 30
1907
Bratton, Miss Idelle
Carlisle, Mrs. T. Bernard
Conner, Miss Marie 8.
COrse, Mrs. Nancy NJ.
Miller. Mr.. Nellie
Moses, Mi Bessie
Persons calling for these lette,-
will please say they are advertised.
MCCIUNG PATTON. p.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-09-15
Kitchen Floors

Make kitchen floor new, hight
and durable at hardly any expense
Get a can OF the L. 4 NJ. Home Fiuish
Floor Paint. Paint the floor in the
morning. 1t will dry hard enough over
night to walk on, and make your
Kitchen bright and cheerful. Sold by
III ;Cruln Drug Co, Lexington, Il. L.
Gilkeson, Buena Vista
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-09-15

The new Hudson-Fulton commemo-
rative postage stamps are being print.
Cd at the Bureau OF Engraving and
Printing, There will be only fifty mil
lion In the issue and these all Of the two
can't denomination.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-09-15
The Gazfttr
LEXINGTON. Va. September Is, 1909
New Advertisements

James E. Heck-special bargains in
30 buggies.
Wsinberss-millinery opening, Fri
day and Saturday.
Graham, the Shoe Man-school shoes
for boys and girls.
The r 8. Anderson Company, Inc.
china, glassware, queensware, house
furnishing goods and stoves.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-09-15
NJ arried

SMITH HIGGINS In Lexington, Sep
TENDER 0, 1909. by Rev. DR.. d. A. Pen
lex Mr. James Ashby Smith and Miss
Sallie Higgins, 10th Of Rcckbridge.
BROwN-NIoELY-In Lexington, Aug
ust rs, 1909, by Rev. DR. d. A. Penick.
Mr.. William joseph Brown and Miss
Nellie Belle Nicely beth Of Rockbriige.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-09-15
Health and Beauty Aid

Cosmetics and lotions will not clear
your complexion Of pipples and blotches
like Foley's Orino Laxative. for indi-
gestion, stomach and liver trouble and
hahltual constipation. Cleanses tho
system and is pleasant to take. b. H.
Gorrell.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-09-15

Mr.. M. w. Lady Of the Licking.
ton postoffice has received notice
of his Advancement to the next
grade, which carries an increase OF
900 o year In salary.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-09-15
WarnlnS

Do not be persuaded into taking any
thing but Foley's Honey and Tar for
chronic coughs. bronchitis, hay fever,
asthma. and luHg trouble, as 1t stops
The cough ssd hsals ths lusgs. b. H..
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-09-15

Have you ever seen or read abou
THE BILLION DOLLAR MILE OF New
York? If not, get q copy of the
"Hudson.F Fulton Celebration" fold.
or from Baltimore and Ohio Rail.
road Ticket Agent, or address d. B.
Martin, M. P. IT,, B. & o. R. r.
Baltimore, Md.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-09-15
Gard of Thanks

We desire to thank all our friends
whose Kindness and sympathy helped
us durirg the recent sorrow through
which We have been called to pass, In
the Illness and death OF Mr.. Morter.
Mrs. JOHN L. MoRTER AND FAMILY.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-09-15
Lost Valuable Horse

Mr.. Jonathan Herring lost his 81, 500
stallion lat Saturday night. The ali
mai had acute indigestion, followed BY
q rupture OF the stomach. This was u
valuable horse an1 had rendered SER
Vice for several seasons.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-09-15

DR.. Burton, eye specialist, will
be in Lexington (Dr. Laird's Of.
feel Tuesday and Wednesday,
September alst and a2nd.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-09-15

Mr.. j. S. LaR0we of Charlottes-
vile is visiting familiar scenes in
Lexington this week.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-09-15

See DR.. n. Mayer at the Lex
ington hotel about your eyes. He
will do you good.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1909-03-31
PEE DEE POSTMASTER sHoRT.
@. II. Moore Disappears, Leaving a
Note indicative Of Suicide.

Marion, March 24.-C. r. Moore,
postmaster at Pee Dee, in Marion
county, has been found short in his
accounts by post Office inspector
to the amount Of S703.16, and he
has left for parts unknown. The in
spector checked up his office on the
23d and found the shortage and
Moore told him he would go over to
Florence and get the money to re-
place that which was short. Moore
has been missing since the 23d, and
all hope Of his return has now been
abandoned. He left a note behind
addressed to his family stating that
he was accused OF being short, but
that he was not short, and that if
they ever found his body he wanted
his family to give him decent bur-
ial.
Up to two years ago Moore was a
resident of Marion, and he moved to
Pee Dee to engage in the mercantile
business. He has been conducting a
store In connection with the post
| office at Pee Dee for about two years,
and he has also been running farm
In Florence county near Winona. He
is married and has several children,
one Of his sons being grown. The
bondsmen have made good the short
age and the government will lose
nothing.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1909-03-31
GREENvILLE IN CLOSE PLACE.
City in Serious Condition Financi-
ally-New Law Denounced.

Greenville, March 25.-The city of
Greenyille is in very critical condi-
tion financially. A special meeting
of the city council was held Tuesday
| night to look into the matter Of COM
plying with the Mauldin law, requir-
ing all municipalities to expend
money for the purpose levied and
collected. The city owes a large
sum Of money and it will be impossi-
bic for it to pay 1t out of the general
fund. In addition the levy for the
payment of interest on railroad bonds
will lack about $4,000 Of paying the
interest
After the council meeting Mayor
Mahon announced that all wage
hands in the employ OF the city will
be discharged, that even the street
sprinkler would not be run any more.
If necessary, the mayor says, the
lights will be cut out. City Attorney
Mccullough has been asked 10 give
his opinion as to whether the bill
"i'i apply W tIio ClIS IhlS ycdl VI
not. If his opinion is that 1t does,
the city will be in q serious condi-
ton. Mayor Mahon denounced the
bill in very bitter terms, saying that
it was the most damnable bill ever
perpetrated on a free people, and
that 1t was introduced in the Legs-
lature by Greenville man for spe-
cific purpose. He said that he would
learns whether or not the bill be-
comes effective in this city this year
or not.