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The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-03
OLIVIER BOY FREED BY JURY Slayer of Alabama Man Released. UNWRlTTEN LAW INVOKED Youth Claimed Gadsden Doctor
 Ruined Sister. Mother of Late Dr. Allen King Breaks Down While Her Lsw-
 yer Argues Case In
 Court.
uNwRlTTEN LAW INVOKED

Franklin, La. Oct. 2.--(special)-- Not guilty"
 Within thirty minutes after retir- ing. the jury liberated Leo Olivier, the 15-year-oid boy, who has been on trial for his life during the past week, for the murder of Dr. Allen s. King. of Gadsden, Ala, at Morgan City, La, last May.
 Olivier pleaded the unwritten law, asserting that his sister. Hazel Olivier had told him that Dr. King had ruined her.
 The jury took only one ballot. Every man among them voted to free the boy.
 There was a boisterous demonstra- ton when the verdict was read but Sheriff Peterman quickly stopped 1t.
 All of Louisiana was aroused over this case. Early this morning the peo- pie of St. Mary Parish flocked to the Court House to hear Hon. Samuel Montgomery. ex-district attorney of New Orleans. Hay Leo Olivier for kill ing Dr. King. For more than two hours he held the attention of the ju- TOTS with his eloquence and oratory. His address was a powerful compre- hensive resume Of the facts in the case.
 "This is the most horrible murder that has ever stained the fair name of the state," he declared in his open ing remarks. He assaiied the plea of the unwritten law. characerizirg it's feeble subterfuge to condone murder He recalled bits of testimony which tended to show that Dr. King was inc nocent of the charge uttered against him by Hazel Olivier. the pretty school teacher.
 Then he directed his rernarks to the plea of self defense.
 While Mr. Montgomery was impress, ing the jury with the visit of oiiviei to the office of pr. King, Mrs King. the mother. broke down and cried.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-03
WIFE TELLS STORY
GUILT OF HOWARD LITTLE EsTAB-
 LISHED.
West Virginia Man Killed Six Persons and Woman Says He Threatened Her-People are
 Aroused.

Blueheld. W. Va. Oct. 2.-The guilt Of Howard Little, who was arrested about week ago. charged with the murder of Aunt Betsy" Justice, George A. Meadows and wife and three chh- dren. seems now to be established be- yond a reasonable doubt.
 His wife confessed today to having washed his bloody clothing the day after the murder. and in her affidavit she says also that he left their home about dark on the night of the murder and returned the next morning with his clothes all bloody and torn, and said that he would kill her If she told anything about his condition.
 He borrowed a .32-calibre revolver a few days before the crime was conn mitted ,and returned it on the follow ing Wednesday, with two chambers empty.
 The body of George A. Meadows was exhumed and two bullets taken from 1t by Doctors Richardson and White. were almost identical in weight with the balls taken from shells belonging to the weapon Little had borrowed.
 Little wife's also turned over the lam tern that he brought home with him that night. which showed file marks where he had tried to cut of the blood stains. He was seen in the barn next morning folding papers across his knee. apparently counting money. and he gave s20 to a woman with whom he had planned to start for the West a few days after the murder was com mitted. with which to buy clothing and prepare for the trip. Having done this. she returned $1.S0 to Little. at which time she swears he threatened her life if she revealed any part of their se- cret.
 Acquisition papers have been appliee for, and as soon as they can be secured. Little will be removed to Lebanon to await his trial. Threats of lynching are freely made.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-03
nurInI of MorrInon

Waterloo, H., Oct 2.-Col. William R. Morrison. former Democratic lead- CT in the National House of Representa- tiveR. was buried here today. During the funeral business houses were closed ana practically the entire countryside watched the cortege wind its way to the cemetery. Many messages were received from prominent men.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-03
Eo. Mnyor of Wncon.

Macon. Ga, oct. 2.--John T. Moore. a prominent manufacturer and capital ist, in today's municipal election. de- feated A. L. Miller, the present in- cumbent. for the mayoralty by ma jorlty of 270 votes. The total vote polled was close to 3,O00. The win ming faction tonight paraded the streets in a noisy demonstration Of succesg
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-03
HATES WILL HANG.
Carolina Man sentenced for Killing
 Woman.

spartanburg. $. C.. Oct. 2.-Joe Rates A former policeman. was sen- fenced today to be hanged on Friday October 29. for the murder of Mrs Dora Berter on August 20 last.
 The woman. 1t is said. formerly liv- ea with Bates but had married a far mer residing in the country. Bates shot the woman five times. killing her instantly.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-03
LeRInnc Dies of Charhon.

Morse La. Oct 2.-Martin Le Blanc, a farmer. died here today of charbon. Le Blanc recently buried two cows whose deaths were attributed to the same cause. While thousands of dol. lars worth of cattle .have been de- stroyed by charbon in Southwest Lou tsiana. this Is one of the few human beings who have fallen victims to the disease
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-03
--------------- NnrhIcf AnnInsf L.. nnh N.

Mobile. oct. 2.--ln the Circuit Court at Brewton last night the jury in the case of ]. c. Dilburn. administrator of the estate of pr. c. S. Dilburn. killed by a Louisville and Nashville train at Wallace five years ago. returned a verdict against the railroad company for SI0.000.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-03
Record of Wright

Lowell, Mass. Oct. Arthur c Wright, who was arrested in Portland Ore, today. on suspicion of having de- signs on the life of President Taft, was born In Chelmsford Center. five miles from here. twenty-eight years ago
 Wright's father says that several years ago, Arthur caused to be pub lished a report that he had committed suicide. for the purpose Of "seeing what effect 1t would have"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-03
TIE WEATHER.

Washington, Oct. 2.-FoF AIabamRi EaIr sunday and MORdayD no decided change in temperatures light varia- hIe winds.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-03
Mighty Protest Made
 Against Amendment
 Cheering Thousands
RIDDLED BY ESPY
wIREGRAss ORATOR GOES AFTER
 AMENDERs. L
Great Throng of People in Cs.T. House at Dothan to Hear sDeecfS
 Houston County is /Y
 Organized.

Dothan. Oct. .2.-(SpeciaD-Ea a call for meeting in Dothan today of cit- izens of Houston county who would be interested in organizing the county to defeat the amendment the largest gathering that has been seen on the streets of Dothan In many a day as- sembled
 1t had been announced that Col. Tom Espy would speak on the amendment, and by o'clock. the appointed hour for the speaking. the auditorium of the Court House was filled far beyond It's seating capacity. including the gall lery. Several ladies were in the au- dienceL
 As a speaker MT. Espy has few if any equals in this section of the State and for two and half hours he held the immense crowd spell bound dis cussing the issues of the campaign
 His speech throughout was inter. spersed with anecdotes forcibly illus trating the points he wished to drive home with telling effect.
 So clearly did he show the selfish and political ends and ambitions of the amenders 1t was hardly necessary for him to even dispute the question being one of ''whiskey or no whis- key"
 He severely denounced The Ozark
  speech in Ozark in the same issue of which paper he was charged with be- ing a Palmer and Buckernite. He re- minded the gathering of his being the Bryan elector that year. Tn strong language but pleasant manner he branded both The Tribune and The Dothan Eagle as falsifiers for comments and expressions of his attitudes and sayings. The way he paid his respects to 'MarsA Brag Comer." and the politi- cal machines he had built, the way that he managed the banks of the country and the way that he had, step by step taken unto himself pow CT until 1t was now almost to the rcsat that 8 revolution would be nec- essary for the people to get back their old laws of self government were points well received by his hear- CTS
 The crowd was variously estimated at from 800 to 2.000 people. Immediately following the speaking was the organization of the county for the defeat of the amendment and an active campaign. has begun that will not be left off till after the elec. ton.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-03

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The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-03

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The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-03
One Side Must Die.

Governor Conner, his Legislature. Rev. Brooks Lawrence Judge Weak ley. the allied army for the amend ment, were challenged and notice was served that politically one side would die.
 It is doubtful. if on the street cor ners of Alafama, at the country stores or at the cross roads, were such at- tacks made as on the allies. Cover nor Conner was not only charged with hypocrisy, but he was asasiled as man who had himself sold whiskey as long as the business was profitable. And one speaker. Peyton G. Bowman,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-03

Later, Tn referrIng 10 the IlquOr traffic in Montgomery, Mir. Conner charged that the city wants to retail lIuuor because the license fund has been swelled by the 105 saloons own. ed by one man there. He said that the property owners had lost heavily In rents by prohibition. and that Mont gomery is now working hardest against the amendment.
 "As for Montgomery's observance of
Middletown transcript., 1909-07-17
srEAM powER FOR HAULING

Ia all parts Of Delaware the people are
awakening to the necessity for labor
saving where ever it can be accomplished,
and ths farmer is applying the idea prac-
tically to hauling as well as to other
branches of work. From the middle
part Of Kent county farmers have utilized
traction engines to haul the pea crop to
the threshers one engine drawing as
many as four wagons loaded with peas
as cut from the field. Road work is the
next important branch Of work for this
idea to be effective in, and with the scar.
city of labor to do the necessary work
on every farm, it is absolutely neces-
sary that ideas of this character shall be
brought into practical use. It is done
successfully in hauling stone for the pub.
lie roads in New Castle county, il is a
practical working success for drawing
gang plows in the vicinity Of Smyrna.
The day for hard work and old.time
methods is rapidly passing here in Della.
ware, and with the incoming labor-sayipV
methods, new and more profitable era
of farming will follow.
Middletown transcript., 1909-07-17
H1eHwAYMAH CAPTURED

Henry Brickhouse, colored, has been
arrested>in Baltimore where he confessed
that he was wanted by the authorities
of this State for highway robbery COM
mitted near Blackbird on the night Of
June 25th. Brickhouse and bis brother,
Neil, are alleged to have been the two
men who held up an insurance agent and
robbed him Of some money.
The agent went to the house of friend,
borrowed a shotgun, and waiting until
the two highwaymen returned, opened
fire on them. He struck Neil and in-
fiicted painful wounds. He fred at the
other brother but missed him. Brick
house will be brought back here on re-
QUESTION papers to be secured this week.
Middletown transcript., 1909-07-17
MooRE-HA1L wEDD1NG


The Forest Presbyterian Church was
filed on Thursday with the friends and
relatives Of Rev. Francis H. Moore, D. D..
and Miss Elizabeth R. Hall who were
united in matrimony, at high noon, by
the Rev. William Henry Roberts, D. D.,
Stated Clerk and former Moderator Of the
General Assembly Of the Presbyterian
Church.
The brides gown was Of white duchess
messaline, trimmed with rose point lace,
part of which was her mothers wedding
lace. She carried a. bouquet of lilies of
the valley and was given away by her
brother, Mr.. Thomas M. Hall Of Pitts.
burg, Pa.
Mrs. William r. Hall OF Ph@nixville,
Pa, was matron Of honor, and wore her
wedding gown of white messaline, trimmed
with rose point lace, and the hat was Of
white net and tulle.
The bridesmaids, Mrs. Edward Wynns
Moore, Of Germantown, Pa, and Miss
Mary s. Moore, OF Trenton, N. j., wore
gowns Of white null, with appropriate
hats and each carried basket Of flowers.
The flower girl, little Nellie NJ. Con-
nard, also carried basket of flowers,
and Immediately preceded the bride.
The groom was accompanied by bis
three brothers, Mr.. Samuel Moore, Jr.,
Of Germantown, Pa; Mr.. Henry 8. Moore
of Trenton, N. j., and Mr.. Edward J.
Moore Of Germantown, Pa, the latter
being the best man.
The ceremony was followed by wed.
ding breakfast, at which, in consequences
of the illness of the brides aunt, only
comparatively few guests were present.
The presents we're numerous and hand
some, and were viewed with great in
terest by the friends of the bride and
groom.
The ushers were DR.. John G. Sites and
George Janvier of MiddIetown, George
d. Kelley, Of Newark, William R. Hall,
of PhonixvilIe, Pa., Samuel NJ. Peacock
and Edward W. Moore, of Philadelphia.
Miss Lena Pleassnton presided at the
organ.
DR.. and Mrs. Moore will visit Europe |
and they expect to be At Home 10 their
friends after the twentieth of September. |
Middletown transcript., 1909-07-17
DELAWARE FOLLOWS SUIT

Hereafter all automobile owners or
drivers from other States who are found
within the limits Of Delaware without q
Delaware license will be arrested. The
mere fact that a touring party may be
simply passing through the State will
not have any bearing on the matter, for
according to the law passed by the last
Legislature, copies Of which we're sent to
the police department. all alien autoists
must have State license as soon as they
cross the border.
This act is in retaliation upon the au-
thorities Of neighboring States who have
been arresting Delaware automobile own
ers and forcing them 70 purchase license
whenever they have been found in those
States, no matter whether they were
there only for short time.
Middletown transcript., 1909-07-17
MERCHANTS MUST REGISTER NAMES

Explanation Of the Law Passed at
Recent Session 81 State Legislature
Large numbers of merchants are regis.
teFihg with Justice Of The Peace A, G.
Cox, In accordance with the law recently
passed by the General Assembly which
requires that all persons, firms OF associa-
tiona which trade under any trade name
mnst file for record the Christian and sur
name Of each and every person compris-
ing such firm on association.
There seems to have been much mis-.
understanding regarding the require
-ments Of this law. II applies only to the
cases mentioned above. For instance, if
q merchant is trading under The trade
name Of W. II. Jones, il will be necessary
for Mr.. Jones to register, showing
whether bis Christian name Is William,
Wallace, Willis, Walter or whatever, it
may be, the exact date upon which be
began business, the name under which be
trades. that is, the name that appears on
his sign or business stationery, and be
must make affidavit to the correctness Of
his statement.
For the convenience Of the public,
the prothonotary has had printed forms
Of certificates, and these are given to each
applicant for registration.
The act does not apply to corporations,
neither does it require registration from
those merchants whose full names are
used by them as trade names. That lie,
if Mr.. Jones traded under the full name
OF William n. Jones, and this full name
on bis sign at his place of BUSH
ness, or npon his delivery wagon and, in
brief, be transacted all his business under
his full name, he does not have to regis
ter under this law.
The law provides that penalty Of a fine
of not more than 500, or imprisonment |
Of not longer than three months, or both,
in the discretion Of the court, shall be i'm.
posed for violation of any of the provi-
sions Of the act.
Middletown transcript., 1909-07-17
onEssA

Mr.. George CHM spent Sunday nish
bis aunt, Mrs. ]. @. Webb.
Miss Nellie Joiner. Of Townsend, is
spending this week with relatives here.
DR.. Henry Smith, wife and son Henry
are spending this week as Longport, n. ].
Mr. George Hsldmyer left Monday for
Mt. Plaski, ILL.,, where he will spend a
mouth.
Miss Mary Aspri has returned home,
after spending a week With friends in
Hatboro, Pa.
Misses Ida and Elma Eaton, Of FELTON,,
spent few days with their aunt, Mrs,
D. J. Givan.
Miss Bessie Cats, Of Philadelphia, is
spending this week with Mr. William
EccIes and family.
Mrs. James A. Melvin and daughter, Of
Baltimore, Nd, are spending this week
with Mrs. L. Gilch.
Mr.. Robert Lightcap. Of Warwick, Is
spending few days with bis brother,
Mr.. Isaac Lightcap.
Mrs. Henry Higgins and children, Of
Delaware City, are spending this week
with Mr.. D. W. Corbit.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Kumpsl and son
Paul spent few days this week with her
mother, Mrs. Katherine Gremminger.
Mr.. Howard VanDyke. of Townsend,
spent few days with his brother, Mr.
Ralph VanDyke and family, this week.
Mrs. John W. Watkins and daughters,
Misses Jeanette and Helen. have re.
turned home, after spending sometime
With friends in Trenton, N. J.
Rev. ]. M. Artera, Of Wilmington, win
preach in st. PauIs NJ. E. Church to-
morrow both morning and evening. In
The evening song service will begin at
7.l5 instead Of o'clock.
Middletown transcript., 1909-07-17
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS
OF
Pencader Hundred!

The taxable residents of Pencader Hun.
dred, and all persons liable to pay tax in
said Hundred, are hereby notified that
the Taxes for the year 1909 are now due,
and the undersigned Tax Collector for
said Hundred, will be at
GLASGOW
July 29th, Aug. 25th, Sept. 25th, Oct.
9Th, Nov. oath, Dec. 28th, to Pm.
SUMMIT BRIDGE
July 30th, Aug. 26th, Sept. 9th, Oct.
18th, Nov. 18th. Dec. 18th, 10 to IL Am.
KIRKwooD
July S0th, Aug. 18th, Sept. 9th, Oct.
18th, Nov. 26th, Dec. 29tb, 2 to PM.
DAYETT's MILL
July Slst, Aug. 9th, Sept. 18th, Oct.
9Th, Nov. 9th, Dec, 30th, Toto 13 Am.
BRYAN's STORE
July 3lst, Aug. 9th, Sept. 28th, Oct.
18th, Nov. 9th, Dec. 30tb, 2 to Pm.
EXTRACT FROM THE LAWS OF DELAWARE,
GOVERNING THE COLLECTION OF TAXES OF
NEW CASTLE COUNTY, SECTION 3, CHAPTER
30, VOLUME 2l, LAWS OF DELAWARE, AS
AMENDED:
Section 3-That on all taxes paid be-
fore the first day OF October there shall be
an abatement of FIVE per centum. On all
taxes paid before the first day of Decem.
Der there shall be an abatement Of three
per centum. On, all taxes paid during
the month of December there shall be no
abatement whatever. And on all taxes
unpaid on the first day of January five
per centum thereof shall be added thereto.
JOHN T. WRIGHT,
Collector OF Taxes for Pencader Hundred.
Middletown transcript., 1909-07-17
NOTICE TO TAX PAYERS
Of
St. Georges Hundred |

The taxable residents of sc. Georges
Hundred and all persons liable to pay
tax IN said Hundred, are hereby notified
that the Taxes for the year 1909 are now
due, and the undersigned Tax Collector
for said Hundred. will be at
MAssEsss HOTEL, IN ODESSA,
WEDNESDA X JULY 2lst, 1909
From to 4 ?. NJ.
AZ Henry CLEAyER's s STORE, IN PORT PENN,
WEDNESDAY, JULY 28th, 1909
From p M. to 2. M.
and at my residence, North Broad street.
Middletown, Del, every Saturday, after.
noon from P. M, to P. M.
Tax bills can BE obtained by making
personal application to the Collector, or
by sending written communication en-
closing stamps.
EXTRACT FROM THE LAWS OF DELAWARE,
GOVERNING THE COLLECTION OF TAXES OF
NEW CASTLE COUNTY, SECTION 3, CHAPTER
30, voLUka 81, LAWS OF DELAWARE, AZ
AMENDED:
Section S-That on all taxes paid before
the first day OF October there shall be an
abatement Of Eve per centum. On all
taxes paid before the first day of Decem-
Der there shall be an abatement of three
per centum. On all taxes paid during the
month of December there shall be no
abatement whatever. And on all taxes
unpaid on tile first day of January five
per centum thereof shall be added
thereto.
JOHN w. DENNY,
Collector OF Taxes for st. Georges Hun.
Middletown transcript., 1909-07-17
TOWNSEND

Miss Ethel Fennimore, of Blaekbird, is
the guest Of her aunt, Mrs. Deakyne.
Master Reynolds Hodgson has been
spending the past week in New York.
Mrs. Amanda QuiIlen is spending the
summer with relatives in Philadelphia.
Mrs. W. Lattomus and daughter, Miss
Arrelee, were in. Philadslphia last week.
Mrs. James Wilson and son Reynolds.
Of Smyrna, are visiting her mother, Mrs.
W. P. Reynolds.
Miss Julia Wells is spending sometime
in Baltimore with her cousin, Miss Mar
garet Schwatka,
Rev. Alfred Scott, Of Wilmington, was
an over Sunday visitor with Mr.. Thomas
Maloney and daughter.
Mrs. Edward Hart and two daughters,
and Mrs. Richard Hodgson have been
visiting friends at Kennett Square.
DR.. Schwatka and daughter, Miss Mar
garet, returned to their home in Balti.
more, after a very pleasant visit with
relatives here.
Mrs. Walter Money and Mrs. George
Daniels royalty entertained the Ladies'
Aid Society at the home Of Mrs. Daniels.
on Tuesday evening
Miss Ella Maloney entertained her
cousins, she Misses Powell, of Farnhurst,
aud John Powell, of Connecticut, the
early part Of last week.
Miss Ethelwyn Maloney entertained a
number of her friends last week, among
them beiBg:Miss Tnez Noble, Preston, Nd. !;
Miss Elsie Wright, Newark; Misses Ma
loney, Farnhurst; Mr.. John Powell, Con.
necticut, and Mr.. Robert Anderson, Cecil
ton.
Middletown transcript., 1909-07-17
PERSONALITIES.

Miss Maude Taylor is visiting friends
in Dover.
Mrs. ]. B. Messick is soiourning at Re.
hoboth.
Miss Helen Biggs is visiting friends 10
! Gentreville, Md.
o. G. Goodhsnd, Of New York, is visit
ing his friends here.
Mrs. John Mcclure spent several days
last week with friends in Wilmington.
Miss Myrtle Houston has returned from
Baltimore, where she visited her sister.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Jefferson, of Del
aware City, were in town on Thursday.
Thomas NJ. Hal, of Pittsburg, Pa, spent
this week with his mother, Mrs. Mary A.
HaIl.
Miss Ella H. Pennington, of Philadel-
phia, spent part Of this week with friends
here.
Mr.. Louis Liman, Of New York, is spend.
ing sometime with Mr.. S. Bufstan and
family.
Mr.. Walls and Miss Custer, Of Philadel-
phia, spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs.
John Custer.
Miss Ida White, of Dover, spent We'd
nesday with her sister, Mrs. George N.
Dickerson.
Miss Sallie Grassland, Of Wilmington,
spent this week with her mother, Mrs.
J. B. Bender.
Mrs. Maggie Carly, of Dover, is spend.
ing sometime with her sister. Mrs. George
N. Dickinson.
Miss LouelIe Carly, who has been spend.
ing sometime here, has returned to her
home in Dover.
Misses Sylvia and Susan Arthurs, OF
KentoD, are guests Of their aunt, Mrs.
Martin B. Burris.
Mrs. Thomas Cochran aud children, of
East Orange, N. j., are visiting Mr.. and
Mrs. Thomas Cochran.
Mr.. Jacob Burstan, OF New York, after
spending week with his parents left for
two weeks stay at Atlantic City.
Mrs. George Grassland, Of near St.
Georges, spent Sunday with her mother,
Mrs. ]. R. Bender, near town.
Mr.. Robert spurgeon and two sons of
Germantown, Pa, spent Sunday with
his daughter, Miss Mildred spurgeon.
William H. Budd and sister, Miss
Lillian M. Budd,o Wilmington, attended
the MOore-HalI wedding on Thursday.
DR.. Howard R. Hopkins, of Pomona,
CAL, was the guest of his sister, Mrs. ].
Fletcher Deakyne, several DAYS this week.
Masters Walker and George Custer, of |
Collingsdale, Pa, are spending sometime
with their grandfather, Mr.. John Custer.
Mrs. Joseph Gibbs, OF Wheeling, W. Va, |
is spending sometime with her sisters,
Misses Anna and Katie Gibbs, near town. |
Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Bell and children, |
of Wilmington, are spending sometime
with Mrs. Bells parents, Mr.. and Mrs. 2.
T. Bradley.
Prof. Daniel W. Hutchin, Supervising
Principal of the Northern Liberties Com.
bine Schools in Philadelphia, is spending
several days with his brother, Rev. and
Mrs. w. H. Hutchin ON Cass street.
Rev. Percy I. Donaghay left yesterday
for Pittsburg, Pa, and other points Of in.
terest. While away the Rev. Donaghay
will take service at the Church of the As
cension in Pittsburg, which is one of the
largest Episcopal Churches in the Diocese
Of that city. He will also visit his former
parish in Charleroi, Pa. Rev. Donaghay
will be absent until the first of August