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The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-04-19
Insanity Plea Rejected by Jury.

INSANITY FlCd ncJSStcu W SUJ
The conclusion Of Sorsby's case
gives the black eye to insanity as
defense to murder in Mississippi
Within the past four or five months
two other white men in this state
charged with murder have sought &C
quittal on the ground of mental ire
sponsibility at the time of the crime
and all lhave failed. In Lowndes
county, Smith, man of prominence
and wealth, killed Laurant, Nash
vile drummer. Insanity was plead IN
his case and rejected by the jury
which sentenced him to the peniton
tiary for life. The second case was
that of Chas. Bacot in our own county,
with which the readers of the Gazette
are familiar Sorsby is the third, and
his conviction, together with that Of
Smith and Bacot, will doubtless make
the insanity dodge less popular with
murderers in this state hereafter
Gazette.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-04-19
The OuL
Drug
Store
Says

brighten up your straw lid
with a box of Elkay's Straw Hat
Cleaner. 1t will only cost you
ten cents and will hold you over
until the season is right on for
Straws, then you can come out
with a new one-to ! eep the
n sw one looking its best all the
keep right on using the
DC package of Elkay's Straw
..at Cleaner.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-04-19

The Western Christian Advocate de-
scribes this seasons millinery as out
landish, hideous, unseemly, omipotent
obstructive, impudent, self-assertive
loud, dominant aiders and abettors OF
the devil" This was probably writ.
ten on receipt of the bill for Mrs. w
c. Advocates new hat
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-04-19

Edward H. Hartman declared in a
New York interview the other day
that panics were caused by extrava.
gance. 1t is said that Hetty Green
made arrangements next day to va
cate her apartments in a downtown
hotel and returned to a SIS flat
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-04-19

An editorial in the Memphis News
Legislature" as If anyone anywhere
would stop to read anything under
that caption.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-04-19
ITCH RELIEVED AT ONCE.

Thaht terrible itch disappears with
the FIRST DROPS of D. D. D. Pre-
scription. 1t kills all skin disease
germs instantly. A soothing, healing
lotion used externally only. The Owl
Drug Store, q
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-04-19

sassination with no nj tigating cir
cumstances, and how a jury could he
so blinded by sentiment as 70 save
this wretch from the gallows is a mys
terry to Eisenhower Tocsin.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-04-19
Member Of the Associated Press

Entered as second-class matter on
May %. 1907. at the postoffice at Hat
tiesburg, Miss. under the Act of Con-
gress of March Q, 1879.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-04-19

The specialist who says that big
hats are bad for the eyes evidently has
in mind the personal safety of the in
nocent bystander
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-04-19
Evidence Showed cowardly Assassi
nation.

nation.
The verdict in the Sorsby trial Is
a calumny in a state where capital
punishment is supposed to be the pen
alty for cold-blooded murder. Life
term in our penitentiary means almost
freedom; it means intercourse with
relatives, and were it not for the &C.
casional DOMINIC of a suit OF stripes
there would be but little difference for
a man of Sorsby's character. The
evidence showed a most cowardly az
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-04-19

The man who sells pistols and the
man who sells cocaine should be
placed in the same boat, says an ex-
change. And this boat ought to be a
very frail bark and long ways from
land
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-04-19

How can time cease?" asks FL
bert Hubbard. Ours has habit of
doing that when we forget to wind
it up before going to bed.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-04-19

According to the best spook au-
thority the spirits of the dead have
no regular occupation" says the KaE
sas City Journal That's reassuring.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-04-19

Sweeping reforms are in order
Take a good stiff broom to the back
yard and get busy.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-04-19

OFFICIAL PAPER CITY OF HAT
TIESBURG AND COUNTY OF FOR
REST.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-04-19

r. ]. Collins is the only authorized
travelling representative of The Hat
tiesburg News and is authorized to col
lect for subscriptions and advertising
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-04-19

Senator Bailey of Texas is firm
believer in the doctrine, ITO the vic
tors belong the spoils." Gf
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-04-19

The proprietor of a
Portland, Ore. dry
cleaning establishment
writes:
I have used Ivory
Soap for over two years,
for all kinds of cleaning
and dyeing, with the
most perfect results.
AS a dry-cleaning soap,
it acts like magic and is
far superior to any of
the benzine soaps sup
piled to the trade. 1t
removes dirt, without
injuring the most deli
cate color or fabric. |
Ivory Soap
994>1So Per Cent. Pure. i
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-04-19
BIT OFF HIS EAR.

Over Some Trifle.
Allen King and Tom Boutwell,, two
well-known citizens of the Moselle vi
cinity, engaged in a fist fight few
days ago, which terminated only after
Boutwell, had bitten off the ear of
his antagonist. The injury is painful,
but will not prove serious unless COM
plicatiops set in.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-04-19
FOREIGN REPRESENTATIVE:

The s. G. Beckwith Special Agency,
Tribune Bldg, New York. Tribune
Bldg. Chicago.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-04-19
WANTS
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY.

FOR SALE mich COW with young
calf. Apply to T. A. Hightower, or
call Cumb. phone $40. 4-19-3t
Observation-Disclosures with rooms, also
table boarders. POI Buschman,
either phone 80. 4-19-6
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-04-19
LIST OF T :; !;
ON

WHITE.
Mrs. r. r. Akers, pr shoes. $4.75
Mrs. James, skirt ............ $50
Mrs. Cain, hat. 400
Mrs. Jessie Collins, I hat. ........15
Mrs. Johnston, pr shoes. 200
Mr.. Shannon, yd satin....... 40
Mrs. Jack Boyd, I vest. .25
Mr. Pfifer, I pr shoes. ...... $50
4 w. r. Roberts, shoes and hose. 200
Will Ried, shirt. ............. loo
y Nina Gotten, pr hose ...... .25
b Missouri May, I pr hose .25
Ed Smith, I pr. hose. ........ .25
The Penn's Grove record., 1909-09-17
County. c Candidates

There will be but one contest for the
Assembly nomination at the primary
election. Samuel Ridgeway, of Woods.
town, who was Assemblyman in leO7-0s
and John Tyler, Of Warrington, who
was Assemblyman in 1902, have filed
petitions in the County Clerks office to
get on the Republican primary ticket.
Benjamin E. Harris, the present
County Clerk, has filed a petition for a re-
nomination and DIR. Emerson P. Nc
George, Of Woodstown, is a candidate for
Coroner on the Republican ticket.
John d. Schade, of Pole Tavern, the
present Democratic Assemblyman, has
filed a petition for denomination. No
II has a petition for the Democratic
nomination of County Clerk nor Coroner
The Local Optionists met in Salem
Monday night and the sentiment was
against nominating a county ticket.
The Penn's Grove record., 1909-09-17
Fall Garments

We have never shown a
more varied and correct line
OF Fall Garments for Women
and Misses than we are now
showing As usual, the styles
can only be seen here in this
market.
Linen Waists Silk Waists,
Chiffon Waists, Top Coats,
Evening Wraps. Tailor-made
Suits and Separate Skirts.
Our Garment Department
has been greatly improved
during the past summer, per-
hitting US to show our gar
ments to much better advan-
tage than heretofore. In adj
dltion to our fitting rooms we
have added a beautiful REST
ROOM, provided with COM
Portable chairs, writing desk, &c.
The Penn's Grove record., 1909-09-17
NEWS.

Sept. 13-Mrs. Richard Gordon has re-
turned to her home in Atlantic City al
ter spending the summer with her par
ents Mr.. and Mrs. Thos. Robinson.
Mr.. and Mrs. David Perry, of Swedes-
boro, are visiting their sou, William
Perry.
William Haines, of Philadelphia, was
a visitor with Mr.. and Mrs. S. r. Block
som.
Mrs. William Burk was severely cut on
the head by falling from a wagon on
Monday and rendered her Unconscious by
the fall.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert W. Sailor, Mr..
and Mrs. S. r. Blocksom and Mrs.
Frank Wells, of Camden. spent Saturday
in Salem.
A Rally of the M. E. Sunday School
forces will be held in the church on
Wednesday evening, September %, to
which every II is invited.
Miss Mary McCune entertained over
Sunday the Misses Sarah Robinson and
Hannah Sickler, of Salem.
Mrs. George Pedrick has returned
from a visit in Ocean Grove and Cam
den. Mr.. Pedrick spent Sunday in Cam
| den.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Kirby, OF
Swedesboro, spent Sunday at the home
of Preston Pedrick.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Parker and son,
Mr.. and Mrs. James Strimple and Mr..
Thurman Strimple of Philadelphia, were
visitors here on Sunday.
Mrs. Harry Walton ann daughter have
returned from a visit in King OF Prussia,
Pa.
Leon and Charlie Hunt, ofSwedesboro,
were visitors in town during the week.
Miss May Hurff and Mr.. Richard JUS
tice have returned from a few days stay
in Wildwood.
Albert Williamson spent Sunday in
Camden.
Keasby Butler, of New York. spent
part OF last week with Mr.. and Mrs.
Isaac Pedrick.
Benz. W. Strengthen is numbered
among the sick.
Miss Edith Fenton is able to be oul
after several weeks illness with typhoid
fever.
The Penn's Grove record., 1909-09-17
Farewell Surprise Party.

A very pleasant surprise was given Mr.
John W. F. Werle on Friday evening
on September 10th at his home on N
Both Street, Philadelphia, by the Bache-
lors Girls and the Merry Bachelor Frat.
ernity, of which latter club he is a mem.
Der. they gathered to express their re-
greet at his moving from his present resi-.
dence to Overlook Heights, West Phila-
delphia. After having a very pleasant
evening and partaking Of the good things
provided they departed at a late hour,
wishing him many mole such happy &C.
casions.
The Penn's Grove record., 1909-09-17
Evening Company

A pleasant party was held at the hons
of Mr.. and Mrs. Harry II. Smith, on
Wednesday evening. Mrs. Reece, Of
Chester, performed oil the guitar. Allen
Edwards performed on his autoharp and
Miss Rebecca Sparks, on the piano. Re.
freshments were served at a late hour.
The guests departed wishing Mr.. and
Mrs. Smith many happy returns of the
day.
Those present were, Mr.. and Mrs
Harry Smith, Mr.. and Mrs. Richard L.
Sparks, Mr.. and Mrs. George McAllister,
Mr.. and Mrs. Chester Tuft, Mrs. Reece,
and Mr.. Allen Edwards, Misses Rena
Smith, Mildred Smith, Rebecca Sparks,
Mamie Burke. Alice Burke, Anna and
Gladys McAllister, Messrs. George and
Alvin Smith.
The Penn's Grove record., 1909-09-17

PEsN's GROVE
Lost Per Cent
.742
Won
16
p. A. AS Split Even With Eddystone

Eddystone played a double header here
last Saturday. The P. A. AIS won their
first game off them by hard hitting and
errorless fielding. Featherer was unhit-
able by the visitors and having five
strike-outs to his credit. Dutton carried
off the hitting honors with Featherer a
close second.
The P. A. AS scored in fifth, Dutton
soaked one for a two Dagger and scored
on Featherer's hit. Again in the sixth
inning Dutton drove out another two
base hit, reaching third on Springer's
error off Wards hit. Both Dutton and
Ward scoring ON Featherer's double.
In the eighth Fish reached first OH an
error by Eek, stole second and third and
when Holmes hunted scored before
Blum picked up the ball and put Holmes
out. Ward then flied to Springer and
the the game wal over, being played in
the short time of one hour and five min
utes. The score.
The Penn's Grove record., 1909-09-17
w. c. T. U. Officers

The Penn's Grove Woman's Christian
Temperance Union held their annual
election of officers Thursday afternoon.
The following were elected,
President, Mrs. Ella Harris,
LIST Vice Pres. Mrs. Hannah Titus.
I'd Vice Pres. Mrs, Sara Dalbow, EN-
manuel.
Sd Vice Pres. Mrs. Elizabeth Wood.
Bethel.
Coft Sec'ty, Mrs. Naomi Batten.
Rec. Sec'ty, Miss Nina Smith.
Treasurer, Mrs. Title Smith.
SUPERINTENDENT
Anti Narcotics, Mrs. Anna Biddle.
Evangelistic, Mrs. Asa Turner.
Flower Mission, Mrs. Ida Croft.
Franchise, Mrs. Stobie.
Literature, Mrs. Matte Robbins.
L. I. L. Mrs. Ida Croft.
Mothers Meeting. Mrs. Kezia Morris,
Sabbath Observance, Mrs. Amy Horner.
Scientific Temperance Instructor, Mrs,
A. F. Barber.
Red Letter Days, Mrs. Hannah Titus.
Sunday Schools, Miss Rena Leap.
Organist, Mrs. Ida Croft.
Mrs. Sara Barber resigned the office Of
Treasurer of the w. G. T. u, on account
g19 d. Her resignation was
regrets as she was our true
s@ spnfps t treasurer for nearly ff
s s4 lrs. Tillie Smith was elect
e We hope Mrs
The Penn's Grove record., 1909-09-17
HOME HAPPENINGS.

Penn's Groves tax rate will be $1.67
the same as last year.
The "Jag Protectors will hold a meet
ing on next Friday evening, 24th, in The
Council room.
The annual session of the West jersey
Baptist Association will be heldatBridge.
ton September % and 20.
The September term of Salem County
Court will begin next Tuesday in the
Court House in Salem.
Liberty Band will hold a cake sale in
Odd Fellows Hall Saturday evening,
18th. Ice cream and cakes on sale.
The sweet potato crop is much later
than last year and will be about half as
large. They are worth $3.50 at Penn's
Grove.
The rainfall last Friday which broke
the drought of two months was 1.3S in
ches of water. Another nice rain fell
last night,
A complete line of stationery, and
oilet articles at Johnson's Drug Store. n
The Salem County w. c. T. U. has
published a list of the signers to some
OF the applications for hotel licenses
granted at the April term of Court.
The government prosecution of the So
called powder trust which was to have
been resumed in New York last Wednes-
day was adjourned until next Tuesday.
The dry weather has not hurt the to-
mato crop, but made the quality finer
than ever before. The glut is now on.
The price went down to 10 cents a basket
last Friday and 6 and s cents on Wednes-
day
Educate yourself to save money by
opening an account in the Savings De.
partment of the Penn's Grove National
Bank. 1t will earn you 8 per cent inter-
est compound s%emi-annual and you can
draw OH ia days notice.
The Penn's Grove record., 1909-09-17
A Small Fire Extinguished

Last Sunday at 1890 O'Clock a hay
stack in the rear of James Yourison's
house OH John Street and about 20 feet
from the barn caught fire from an uu-
known cause. The Fire Company re-
spending very quickly and ex~tinguished
it. The automobile purchased for the
Fire Company was used for the first
time to draw the hose cart to the fire.
It's usefulness was demonstrated by get
ting the hose to the fire much sooner
than by drawing itCthere by hand.
The Penn's Grove record., 1909-09-17
CHURCH NOTES
ST. PAUL's METHODIST EPISCOPAL
Rev. j. w. Lee, Pastor.


Rev. j. w. Lee, Pastor.
The Second and Third Quarterly Con
ferences will be held Saturday at 7,3(
P. M.
Rev. S. M. Nichols, PHI. D., District
Superintendent, will preach on Sunday
at 1880 a. m. In tine evening the pas.
tor will begin a series of sermons en-.
titled "Little Journeys to the Prisons and
Palaces of the Bible" The first will be
OH 1.-THE Prison Of Joseph or the Power
of a Pure Life."
The Ladies' Aid will hold An oyster
supper in Odd Fellows Hall on Saturday.
Oct. 2.
= BETHEL METHODIST PRoTEsrANT
Rev. Ii. r. BLAcKwooD, Pastor
Pastors subject Sunday morning, sour
Duties to Our Fellows" evening .sDo
Tombstones Tell the TRUTH"
The Penn's Grove record., 1909-09-17
OBITUARY

Mrs. Anna E. Wood, wife of Rev.
Ifrank G. Wood, pastor of the Baptist
Church at Greenwich, died suddenly
while seemingly in good health, last
Sunday, aged 80. She was a daughter of
VIM. Harry Simpson and the late Rebec-
ca (~Straughen) Simpson and a grand
daughter OF the late Isaac and Mary Ann
Strengthen of Penn's Grove.
Mrs. Eliza Strengthen, widow of the
late Capt. John Strengthen, was buried
OIL Thursday from the residence of her
father, John I. Burden, in Emmanuel
: Cemetery, beside her husband. She has
been keeping house for years for her son
DR.. Clinton. Strengthen, at Matawan
where she died OH Tuesday, aged &c years.
The Penn's Grove record., 1909-09-17
EDDYsToNE

Two BASE hits, Feather, Button 2; base
OH balls by Featherer l; Struck out by
Featherer 6. by Blum 5.
SECOND GAME
The second game was the more ex-
citing Of the two.
In the first two innings Eddystone
had everything their way, soaking Dut-
ton for five hits and two runs.
The most distinguished catch of the
day was a IL handler in the second
inning by Ward on McDowelps line
drive to right field fence.
The rest of the game was very x
citing. The P. A. AS nearly scored
several times, seven being left on bases.
The P. A. AS had ten hits during the
game but Rankin kept them well scat
tered.
The score.
The Penn's Grove record., 1909-09-17
OLDMANs

The same result was all over the Coun-
ty. In Salem oil votes were cast, a
majority being against all by from 6 to
"a.
The amendments were defeated in the
State by an estimated majority Of 3d. 600.
Very few places gave a majority in favor
of them.
The Penn's Grove record., 1909-09-17
-.nendfnsn


Very few voted at the election on
Tuesday for the adoption Of five proposed
amendments to the State Constitution.
A majority of votes cast was against their
adoption not only in this region but gen.
orally over the State.
There were only 40 voses- cast in
PENIS Grove. Four Of those were re-
jected.
The Penn's Grove record., 1909-09-17
PICKUPS

OhOIo
Don't weep over split milk.
Look at the games won.
Next saturdays is the game to win.
Wards catch was a crackerjack.
Gruff made good at short.
Both games errorless.
Ten hits in second game.
Walt had E~ddystone's goat.
That bunch of feminine rooters didn't
arrive this time.
McAllister gave very fair decisions.
Better luck next game.
HIGH SCHOOL vs.. GRAMMAR SCHOOL
The Penn's GROVE High School boys
played the Grammar boys tor the first
time o n Tuesday. The High School had
an easy time and won by a score of IA to
A
The Penn's Grove record., 1909-09-17

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The Penn's Grove record., 1909-09-17

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Dress Goods

~
Those who appreciate the
newest and most desirable
styles in Dress Goods, should
see the extensive line we are
showing.
Every price idea is repre-
sented. Many single dress
patterns, one of a kind and no
duplicates are shown.
Cheviot, Homespun, dag
onals, Broadcloths, Serges
and Mannish Suitings are well
represented in the exhibit.
The Penn's Grove record., 1909-09-17

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The Penn's Grove record., 1909-09-17
GRAMMER School

Struck out by Duffy Z. Hit By pitched
Ball, Denny.
High School 24O202I12- Pa
Grammar School 200I1OO0OL o.
Two base hit; Edw. Walker; Double
plays, ~Swaverly, Leap, Summerill.
Waters; STR
The Penn's Grove record., 1909-09-17

Two base hits Featherer, Rankin, Cum
bingham; base OH balls by Dutton l, by
Rankin 1; struck out by DuttoR 6, by
Rankin s; left IN bases P. A. AIS Z,
Eddystone 8.
The Penn's Grove record., 1909-09-17
PUBLIC SALE
House and Lot
will be offered at public sale on
SataSyQap. oct. ?. 1000

Saturday, Oct. 2, 1909
in front of Red Mems Hall
In Pedricktown
that commodious home of the late Peter
Strimple, situate on Mill Street, in Pedrick-
town,
An Ideal Home
The lot has a frontage of "a feet and a depth
OF zoo feet, and consists of 44-l00 of an acre
of ground.f
Inc house has rooms and a large hallway
on first floor, 4 rooms and a bath on second
noor, large rooms on Sd floor. The cellar is
cemented. The entire honse is heated with
not water and IS supplied with water by a
WIND mill and tank on the property. The
finish inside is hardwood and was built for
a home.
Sale to begin at 2 O'Clock. Conditions at
sale.
NARY sTRIMPLE
The Penn's Grove record., 1909-09-17
CENT A WORD COLUMN

G. II. Morris. a.I7.2tt wv.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1909-12-07

She began to sob In = hopeless kind |
OF way, in which felt much inclined
TO join, when l heard = suppressed ex- !
clsmation, followed by a scrambling
sound and the simultaneous fash of
two dark lanterns, A. . man advanced
from the back of the cellar, while an
other appeared from beneath the
steps.
lnstinctively we urew close together,
and when we afterward compared
notes found we had each tried to
scream but could not.
Don't be frightened" said a voice
which sounded strangely familiar;
its only us, Blake and L.
The girls stared with mingled relief
and amazement, but looked the other
way, for | felt a curious sensation OF
personal disgrace, and as though
could not bear to meet their eyes,
But" said Elizabeth, at last
but"
1T is odd, isn't it," said Mr.. Ben
nett, with laugh he tried hard to
make natural. 'Tm-Tm most awful
ly sorry you happened to come down.
We did not want you to know any
thing about it,
He paused abruptly, conscious that
he was floundering badly, and turned
to his companion.
Tell them, Blake" he commanded
This thing has got to be explained
and, after all, it's your business, not
mine
Yes" said Gabrielle, in her mos
high and mighty voice; 1T does seen
to need explaining"
| admired her very much just then
for it is not every woman who car
look dignified and imposing when en-
veloped in kimono, with a splutter
OF stif petticoats to sustain her mora
backbone
Mr.. Blake cast an anxious glance tt
ward the recess from which he ha
emerged.
"One moment" he said, then dt.
appeared into the darkness, whenc
we plainly heard a subdued whisper
ing.
Are there more OF your" demande
| Gabrielle, but with rather a forlor
;; quaver in her voice instead of the not
, Of stern interrogation she had II
, tended
' It's all right" said Gordon Be-
, nett. "On my honor, Miss Gabriell
( it's all right"
Your honor!"
s l had not intended to speak; tt
words escaped before l was aware