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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-29
MCMAHON LIKES PRISON LIFE.
No Pricl<ing of Conscience Troubles
Slayer of Van Royens.

Slayer of Van Royens.
Leavenworth. Kan, Nov. 29.-Prison
life apparently has had little effect on
James Mcmahon of Kansas City. Kan,
who killed his two sisters and his
brother-in-law, AIonzo Van Royen, a
few weeks ago. His plea of guilty got
MIN to the penitentiary in a hurry 1t
was supposed he would worry and fret
as all prisoners do for a few days, but
he took to the life naturally.
New prisoners usually lose their ap-
petites. Jim" Mcmahon eats heartily
and Is becoming fat. He aas gained II
pounds already. Jim" works with the
kitchen and dining room force. He
washes and peels potatoes ana onions
and does other rough kitchen wn-iS in
the mornings, and put on a white coat
and waits on table at meal times AT
first other prisoners watched him close
ly and with suspicion, but now they
consider him harmless and he S allow
ed knife the same as the others
Jim" shows no evidence of insanity
although the officers look upon him as
simple minded. He talked a little at
first, but now says nothing He reads
the papers closely and so far has not
mentioned anything about himself or
his family. Jim" sleeps in a cell by
himself at night. The regular hours
are building him up physically
Most visitors ask to have him pointed
out. He does not object and stares
back at anyone who looks at him close
ly. He never complains. and obeys the
orders of the officers
"Jfm's' relatives have not made any
Inquiries about him so far.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-29

baby had lodged in the mothers breast
An investigation showed that there
were IA in Bork's body and six in his
head. At first it was believed there
were only three.
w. M. Hobbs, 55 years old, Mrs
Bork'S father heard the shots hred pul
attached no seriousness to them. ana
his first notification of his daughter
drearily laden buggy and the news OF
the crime, approached and knocked a.
his door.
It only wish I'd died with them" he
said to a visitor, land l don't peneVe
can ever sleep again-eVer sleep
again.
His eyes were swollen with grief and
his voice was trembling. He stopped
moment, then his hands working, SAID ::
Think OF my daughter, my grand
child, and her husband at once. There s
no one left now but my wife and SON.
With a newspaper man Hobbs drove
over to the farm of August Bork, the
murdered mans father. Bork is a Ger
nan and speaks English brokenly:
II cannot see why they should Kill
Kim" said, his voice full of dumb be-
wildermen1. He was such good boy
and such a pretty baby I can see no
reason. He was the Oldest. How many
have I? Five boys and one girl Oh
his wife turned and sobbed in the door
way, there are but four boys now.
forgot
Verdict Known in Advance.
The coroner's inquest will be held this
afternoon at the Patten undertaking
rooms. This verdict is almost certain !:
Come to their deaths at the hanos
of a person or persons unknown"
There are great many uncleared
murder mysteries in Crawford county.
A few are:
The death of Frank Marsh, shot from
ambush April %. 1902 one mile south
of town.
Lena Barney, shot in the back and as
saulted near the Atchison, Topeka -
Santa Fe crossing in Chicopee, tour
miles from P1ttsburg, and died August
% in a hospital.
John wilson. miner and his wife,
10 were attacked September FL only
one-half mile from the spot where the
Bork family was murdered last night.
Their horse ran and they escaped.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-29
SHEPHERD DOG IS FAITHFUL.
Deserted a Year Ago by Master He
Awaits His Return.

Wichita, Kan, Nov. 2s.--One of the
most touching instances of dogs de-
votion to his master may be seen any
cay at the Santa Fe depot, where
shepherd dog. whose name OF course
leaving the trains in search of his
n aster. More than year ago man
.ame to the depot with Shep tagging
at his heels. He boarded a train and
left the dog wistfully gazing after INN.
6 agerlv watches The arrival of trains.
Through the crowds he swir1s nosing
his way. but ever with the same result.
No master returns
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-29
TOPEKA LANDS A MEETING.
Missouri Valley Commercial AsSocis
ton to Hold Session in 1911.

St. Joseph, Mo-, Nov. 29.-Topeka was
chosen as the 1911 meeting place of the
Missouri Valley Commercial Teachers
association, which has been holding its
annual convention here this week. Thu
decision was not reached until after a
bitter fight for the honor, in which halt
a dozen cities were represented. Kan
sas also fell heir to the honor of getting
the presidency Of the association. C. E
Birch of Lawrence, being elected by
unanimous vote. w. w. Bryant of Lin
coin was elected vice president and
Miss Eva j. Sullivan of Kansas City,
ecretary-treasurer.
In the rapid calculation contest J.
Clarence Howell, of the Wichita high
school, won first place Fourth place
was won by F. A. Keefover of Blue
Rapids, Kan.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-29
RUNAWAY COST A LIFE.
Harry Church Dead as Result OF In
iuries Received Last Week.

Wichita. Kan, Nov. 29.--Harry
Church of Salem township died at the
home of his father, NJ. H. Church,
.hree miles from Derby. as the result
Of injuries sustained in runaway last
Wednesday. Mr.. Church was husklng
corn for Glenn Rogers. near waco, ana
having completed his Gays Work was
unloading his load of corn.
The team hitched to the wagon
started to run. Church was thrown
cut of the wagon backward, striking
on his head and injuring his spine. he
was taken home and a physician call
ed. but he did not rally.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-29
OFFICIALS IN SESSION.
Representatives of Charitable InStitu-
/ lions Meet at Hutchinson.

Hutchinson, Kan, Nov. 29.-The
opening session of the state conference
OF charities and corrections was held
here Saturday night with representa-
tfves present from every state charit-
able and reformatory institution. The
conference will continue in session to-
day and Tuesday While disappointed
on the nonarrival of Governor Stubs
who was to have made an address on
1.-The States Wards" very interesting
program is promised.
Sherman G.. Elliott of Lawrence, a
member of the state board Of control
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-29
OPEN BIDS IN NEW JERSEY.
New York Police Commissioner Would
Not Let 1t Be DONG There.

New York, Nov. 29.-On Wednes-
cay the bids for the privilege of hold
ing the fight between James ]. Jeffries
rnd Jack Johnson for the worlds
heavyweight championship will be
opened.
From Key West and even from Aus
.ralia have come many Sealed nro-
rosals, but the contents of these is not
yet known. Judging from the many
Geographic bids that have been re-
ceived an offer of six figures will be
required to get the mill. The latest
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-29
Women Fight with Knives.

Bradford, Ark, Nov. 29.-In street
duel with knives at Alicia. near here,
Miss Nora Owen was fatally wounded
by Miss Stella Belk. and died within u
few minutes. The duel was the result
of an old quarrel. Miss Owens was cut
in four places, the fatal wound being in
the left breast, where an artery leading
to the heart was severed. Miss Belk
was arrested.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-29
POWELL STILL THE FAvoRITE.
But WoIgast Baclxers Have Forced
Down the Odds

San Francisco, Nov 2s.-Sporting
circles are taking unusual interest in
The fight between Lew Howell and AL
Wolgast tonight in this city. Betting
is ivelier than before any match of re-
oent date. Powell was a 10 to 6 ia
vorite, but there was much Wolgast
money in sight, and it seemed probable
that the odds would even up.
Jack WEIGH will referee, and fight
ers will divide a $1,000 purse, so per
cent to the winner. 1t is generally be-
.ieved that the winner will be match
ed with Battling Nelson, lightweight
champion
Both fighters appear in splendid con-
clifton. They are said to have trained
faithfully and of appearances count
are in shape to put up a great fight.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-29
COUNTY ATTORNEY RESIGNS.
OficiaI at Norton Gives No Reason for
His Action.

i,e T., his restoration as county attor-
new to Judge Pratt. County Attorney
]. P. Noble preeipitated considerable
excitement. This is the first time in
the history of Rawlins county that a
snd the reason why Mr.. Noble resigned
is still conjecture.
Mr.. Noble has been county attorney
for seven years and his term did not
expire until January, 1911. He gave
no reason for his action.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-29
NEW PosToFF1CE BUILDING.
Work to Commence on Structure at
Pratt Immediately.

Pratt. Kan. Nov. 29.-The postoffice
department at Washington has made
arrangements with T. C. Carver, presl-
de Mt 0f the Peoples bank, for a new
rostoffice room, adjoining the present
location on the north.
The new building will be 25x100 feet,
two stories high, and the entire first
floor will be used by the postofhce.
Work will commence at once and the
building is supposed to be ready for
occupancy by March 1, 1910.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-29
WICHITA'S~ NEW AUDITORIUM.
Contract Awarded for Building With
$500 Capacity

Wichita, Kan. Nov. 29.-Contract
for the plans for the new auditorium
has been made by the city commits
sioners with Columbus O., firm.
The building will cost between s125,-
900 and $4,000 Tn outside
dimensions will be $50 by $50 feet
1t will contain an arena 80 by $50
feet and will have two balconies above
the arena floor. The seating capacity
will be approximately $500. The
building will be ffreproof.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-29
New Motorcycle Record.

San Jose. Cal, Nov. 2s.-The mile
record for motorcycles, "a As seconds,
was broken Sunday by W. G. Collins on
2 seven horse power machine. His
lime was SO As seconds.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-29
DIES FROM HIS INJURIES.
Death Relieves Sufferings of Engineer
George Arnold.

Hutchinson, Kan, Nov. 29.-George
Arnold, the engineer who was fatally
burned in the wreck of No. 9, at
Flevna November IA, died at Stewart
hospital.
The body was taken to Nickerson
for burial and the services were held
under the auspices of the Masonic
lodge. Mr.. Arnold leaves one son,
Gaylord, who lives in Ell Paso, and ar
rived in time for the funeral.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-29
More Than One Slayer.

Everything seems to indicate that
there was more than one man concern
ed in the killing. Four bullets taken
from Bork's body We're from 3S-caliber
automatic cartridges and were steel
jacketed A fifth was of soft lead and
32-caliber DR.. c. A. Dudley, county
coroner, discovered the bullets. It was
also Dr.. Dudley who advanced the the
DRY that the bullet which killed the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-29
SLEET STORM DELAYS TRAINS.
Limbs of Trees Are Broken and Many
Wires Down.

Kinsley, Kan. Nov. "a general
rain commenced falling here Satur-
day night. 1t later turned to sleet
and has continued all day. making
the heaviest sleet storm that has oc-
Cured here in years.
Limbs of trees are braking ard all
telephone and telegraph wires west of
Kinsley are down. Train service is
much delayed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-29

New York, Nov. 29.-Martin J..
Sheridan of the Irish-American A. c.
made a worlds record Sunday with
the AZ pound stone, which he hurled
q feet Il inch, inches better than
the mark set by James Mitchell many
years ago.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-29

See J. THOMAS LUMBER co. for
lumber and DEWEY PORTLAND c.
MENE. Guaranteed the best manu-
featured
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-29

Lewis Single Binder &c cigar equals
In quality most LOG cigars.
Luxemburger gazette. [volume] (Dubuque, Iowa) 1871-1918, 1909-12-07
Die ,,i,euefte" StaSt Scr Delt.

0or ipenig mcbr ais 3ipei Sdbren
am 9. Septenber 1907, madte Elm
Yionier Der &uitur in Der poai8 nm
b%cmobnten Yrairic Gannoa's 6alt.
idlug iein 3elt mi unb lieb lid bier
nieber. CT iouBte. bnB Die Giicnbdbn,
Die Sallptlinic Der .8ranb Sruntz
Eacific". bier poriiber gebeu lpilroe;
er elaubte. Dab in uaber 3ufnnft alf
cine unbere 2iuie uaf DEM Noroen
CUR Subiousgai eeiiibrt rperoen
piiroe; er fannie bag 2auh nno bntte
0ertrauen gu ieiner 3ufunft. Sn-
einem Monat hntten iih UNI ibn
berum Elm Snbenp aubere Samilien
anseiiebelt; lie banten lid tletile 0llts
ten, Srnl Sbcil aus 8aien, gum Sbetl
aus Sols. ino ilberbauerten 10 Den
bitterfalten @inter, mo IN otelen norDz
ipeItlihen Gbenen bas thermometer
bis al 40 Grab inter gtua INIT. 60
nuroe Nelpile g~cboren lnp I'M ndts
item Sriiblins hattie es ailh Die err
Iebnte @iienbnbn. Selite 3ablt Der
Srt 1.246 WGnner. Srauen unb &ins
Ser; er bat elm ~Spernhalls" uno cine
SoIQt6elIulY peH D0telptue Suiti|
bier. 3mei Sotels iino ernf1nst lno
elm Drittes nirb gebaut. Srei airhen.
cine ihone sroBe Shule unD cine
characterization iino Die anperen
offentlihen @ebdlbe. Die iih iiber Die
fat MIR uus 5ol5 sebuuten 10000
SGuier erbeben. Mm 1. Nopemher
miro IelpiIe Stabt iperoen, uns in
sipei Sabren' bofft es cine @roBitaot
an Iein. Die gepolferung trdgt einei
ourthalls tosmopolitiidlen ~Gharatter;
in Der SGule iperoen iieben Spraten
geIprohen; Bel Der iiinsiten Yreispere
tbeiluna ipurben Die bier Sreile bon
Den 6inbern bier perihieoener Woltss
itdmme %gelponnen. BON einem lhottis
ihen. einem ungariihcu. einem Idlpea
Diihen unb cinem beutlden 8inne.
Der geIuher, Der bier Die primitips
ten 2ebensformen erlpartet. iptrO
ourd eincn lid eutfultcnoen Comfort
iiberraidt. Der ein Seipeis fir Die
itplsen 3ufunftshoffnungen fir Die
geipobner bon Wteloiae lit. Omar
Luxemburger gazette. [volume] (Dubuque, Iowa) 1871-1918, 1909-12-07

liegcn uuf bcn Straben nod sroBc
Sdmlbbalifen. uub hus pSpernbaus"
bat nur bcu Namen bon Der Sper uno
Oient h6bitens 81 finemato9rapbiihen
@priiibrungen. aber Die beiben Sp@
tcls, bon benen bas cine ied,3iS uno
oas anoere pierSig Shlai8immer bot.
bieten einen augcuebmen auTcntbnlt,
INN Der Stol5 Der gu15en Staot 1T
oas brittle Sptel. bnS ieiner 8ollcns
Dung cntsegengebt. gs lit CANA III
SieseIn gebaut, Der crite 3iegcibau
in Welpiae; es foitet 10000 Dollars
unb bat IS Shlaisimmer. Sic 3ie8el
linb aus elmer Gutierun9 bon 225
engliiden @teileu herbeigei6afft ipors
ben. Sas Sotel ipirb elettrii6 be-
lcud,tet. Aud fir Slide unb Seller
ipa beitens eeiurst perben. .@enn
Sic IN turSer 3eit wieperfommen",
erflartc Der Seiiser nit i%trnblenoem
2Gdeln. rbann peroen Sic quite frans
S6iiite @eine uno pen ieinitcn Cog
uac bel mir iinSen." llnb bas Niles
i'm SerSen Der Yrairie. duf einenl
Sled, Der Dor 8ipei Sabren nod Suns
pertc bon enslilhen Weilen bon icbcr
&ultur entierut mari
Luxemburger gazette. [volume] (Dubuque, Iowa) 1871-1918, 1909-12-07

8iinitler umfaBte frampfbnft Dos
8riffbrett nuo ~i1leuberte bas Snitruz
ment 81 8ooen. baB er 5erbraG.
rSas nc mein lester 8oseuitri6",
rief er nit BOILER Stinmc. ~nrln aebt
es aus einem dnberen Con. gtun
min ib als anfldser gegcn elm Sdurs
fcnpaar auftrcten, bas i9on LANCE Den
8algen perbient bat"
Santt rib er Den Bart bonn @ee
ii6t, mari Die griIe uno Die ben Ropf
bebedenbe Serriide meg urb itanb nit
einem Sdlase ais Gin gang anperer
Mann ba.
Gin u~nsebeurer Gufrubr entitanp.
,Go9el, Ibolf 8osel", = bon per>
ifiebenen Seiten puroe Dieier Hanle
9enonnt. aud gostberr bate i'm.
idb erblei6enb. nit bebenben 2ippen
auseeiproden.
Iuf einmnl idneQte er auf. Or
rib Elm SeuIter aui uno itiir5te lid,
obne baB i'm SenlanO binoern fonnte,
in raIdem S1ipunac binaus.
Sn Dem Sumult eritarb Der grdB>
lihe S6rei, tpelder bon unten berz
auforane.
Sigel mar etnise Sefunoen lang
Dageieiien ME geldbmt.
Surb ben @riff frdfttser 6dnbe
lplrbe er aus ietner balben getdubun8
gei6redt. Ser &ommiiiar itano ppr
inn nit 5lpei Der frembcu Serren, bon
Luxemburger gazette. [volume] (Dubuque, Iowa) 1871-1918, 1909-12-07

benen giner linn 5nnbi6elen anlegte.
obne odB er gu einem &ioeritanb
fdbis mar.
Ser 9anoidser brdngte iid Dor.
CT mahte oem 8eamter cine
Ieloung. Sieier eridraf.
Seiu 8lif fiel auf Die 8rallt.
tpelde iid, luie Inn Shus gu iuteu,
an Die Saipbpfbdueriu gei9mie9t bate
unb ourh Die unbeimlid)e S3cne fir
Den Iusenblid Der Sprabe beraubt
lporpen ipar.
.Sas lit elm 8pttes9erift". fiji
iterte er DEM Eoli5iiten nit ernltenl
Con 81. nSorgen Sic fir i'm.
8ornerbanb aber ibmeigen Sic
oariiber."
Ser 2anpid9er 9ing.
Crit iebt ihieu Der sefciielte Srdlls
tigam gum pouen Seipubtiein ieiner
Gage gefommeu 81 iein.
Gr 5errtc on Den aetteu unb iticb
elm @utbgebrila aus. Or ipollte lid,
auf hen rulbig an eiuem Sieiler leb@
ncnben Soael i~tilr5cn, aber bier FRAT
tise Irme brdngten i'm pieber auf
ieinen Stubl.
rltniere Iufsabe lit geioit". rief CT
nit lnliter Gimme, ~uno enblih elm
@erbreden entoedt, bas Die 9oli5ciz
bebDroen Der balbeu 8elt ifon ieit
LANCER 3eit in Itbem erbielt. aarl
Sigel unb @epr9 Sp9tberr iinb Die
Shurfen. burd, pclhe Die 5abloien
falihen Sumbertmarfi6eine i'm Sell
lerrairme Der @oBcnburs angefertigt
unb iiberaabin perianbt norpen iino.
9amit nidt senug. Sic baben NIT
Dem Slid unb Ser gbre ibrer Nebenz
menidben in gerape6u teufliiher &eiie
geipiclt.
sic baben in Der nidltsiuiiroiglten
gbiihi ieue S5eue bel bem Yrcisfegelz
Ifiebcn berbeigeiil6rt unb Die fclimen
9auinpten in Der Srieftalde bcs garr6
uniduloigeu iumgcu 6aipbofbaiern
ulllC~lCilul illtli BSIpIDi. W., 9ti~
mann CONNER lit uuiduloig", fiigte
er NIT erbpbcner Gimme biu5u.
.@ir tbnten ibm Ifiueres llnredt,
aber Scr Sfein mar gc9eu ibn nnb
nurh feline Sluht bat CT bamals ba3
anfiinbeu Der pirfli6 Sdnl0igcn uu@
mG9lih aemndt. Sod ipcm audi Die
meuIhlide GedtspfIcge 5uipeilen irrt,
Die 9ottlihe @erehtigfcit pndIt. Sic
iii6rt Die &erbred)cr Der perhieuhen
Strofc entgeGen. wdbrenb tic Dem
S6ulbloicn an ieiucm MeAte uno 5um
&ieberaufbnu bes 5eritprtcn 0liides
perbilft."
Srpt ibrer grcu5culcien @ri@iittcs
run9 bate oiele &cuhrng III Dem &C.
mtiit6c Ser 9dleriu on5 @efiibl elmer
unauSipredlineu Srcllbc geipcdt.
Inter beiBcu Sbr0neu lanote nc elm
inniars Sanfgebct gum 9imnlel
enlppr.
Shlh Der namculoie Sdretcu, pels
der Martha bel Der Iniduloiauns
pes Saters iait nieoerseworien. belt
Luxemburger gazette. [volume] (Dubuque, Iowa) 1871-1918, 1909-12-07
Gdt i~olSatiidD.

Soloat: ltnb Die Srelle, lie lit
bod fem leerer @abn, poreeitern
itwur ih lie Der anna, geitern Der
@uite uno heute babe tb BON ieoer !
cine groBe @ilrIt.
Luxemburger gazette. [volume] (Dubuque, Iowa) 1871-1918, 1909-12-07
fir bas Sabr 1910.

8ir ienoen Sbnen Sen 8alcnber
foitenfrei. ipenn Sic lp9Iei6 SIREN
r~iidltdnDisen Announcements : 9etrag.
nno $500 fir @oralsbe3ablung einz
ibiden. Senben Sic BEN 9etras
prompt elm. benn Die Na6frase lit
cine groBe unO es birftc uuier 8orz
ratb i6nea ber9riffen icin.
Ihtungsnou
2oren5 8pnner, k,
9el1ditsfibrer.
Luxemburger gazette. [volume] (Dubuque, Iowa) 1871-1918, 1909-12-07
rr
Monther Math lit unf

Ianfer 8atb ut u%ngemein
uiiBlid - fir Den, Der i'm aiebt.
Salt felt an GlaubcnL Siebe une
Soffnuna. Dds iinb Die beiten Singc
aui Der 8elt unS cas- @ittlere pas
~auerbeite. ~-
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-05-06
Opposed to New Court House.
May 3rd, 1909.

May 3rd, 1909.
Mr.. Editor:
I see from the last issue Of THE
COMMONWEALTH that the County
Commissioners have decided to build
court house for Halifax county to
cost the tax payers $4,000. Now
this is a stupendous blunder, great
waste Of the peoples money, and alb
solutely unnecessary. The people
should rise UP in their might, and
overthrow this riotous piece of ex-
travagance We need a good and
comfortable court house, and no one
denies it. | ask why spend this great
sum Of of $40, 600 when with an ex-
penditure of $4,000 the present
court house can be made an up to-
date building. If am right then
why should this gigantic sum of
money be spent in a town that is
three hundred years old and in the
past three centuries has grown to be
a cosmopolitan city of at least three
hundred inhabitants. And | will ask,
why did the County Commissioners
go to Weldon recently? Was 1t to
advise with some splendid architect
who knows exactly how to erect
this splendid edifce? And why did
not the County Commissioner allow
the people to vote upon this cues
ton? 1t may be that the bill was so
drawn by our distinguished Senator,
the Hon. E. L, Travis, that it could
not be submitted to the people for
their approval. 1t does seem to me
that the people who pay the money
should at least be allowed to vote
upon this question. But Mr.. Editor,
sometimes votes count but for little
in Halifax county, and since | have
asked several pertinent questions,
would like for some one to tell the tax
payers, why it is that our per cent,
SO 3-4 on the one hundred dollars of
assessed property, is SO much higher
than that of our neighbors? For
instance, Martin &C, BERTHE 76 ga,
Nash So. Now this does seem little
strange to those who live in this
large, rich and grand old county of
ours. Surely no one thinks that
there has been graft or misappro-
priation, for we all know our Com
missioners are gentlemen of unim-
peachable characters, the only thing
have against these worthy gentlemen
is that they spend the hard earnings
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-05-06

Of our ci+iz ems TOO freely. Now, Mr..
Editor,I would respectfully suggest
that the tax payers hold indignation
meetings. and ask our Commissioners
not to build the $4,000 court house,
but to repair the present structure.
| believe that this Will satisfy the
people. Now, Mr.. Editor. / am
aware of the fact that am standing
over quagmire, and may be Pre-
cipitated in this nire any moment
for what | have ventured to say up
on this subject. We know that there
are quite good many of the faith
ful that are still hanging to the tits
Of the poor old Political Coz" IN our
county. She has been a faithful and
good old beast, and when she dies
we should bury her decently IT we
have to issue bonds to do so. Now
in conclusion, let the tax payers put
their feet square upon this rlotous
bond issue.
Respectfully,
w. F. BUTTERWORTH.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-05-06
George 7. Oliver.

On last Saturday morning about 8
o'clock, Mr.. George 7. Oliver died
at his home in East Scotland Neck.
Mr.. Oliver was born September 4th,
1857, died May 1st, 1909, aged 81
years, months and 81 days.
On March 5th, 1890, he was united
in marriage to Miss Novella Knight,
to which union there were born six
children, five Of whom, with his wife,
survive him.
The funeral services were conduct
ed Sunday afternoon by Rev. r. A.
Mcfarland, assisted by Rev. C. A.
Jones, in the home in East Scotland
Neck. The remains were carried to
BERTHE county and placed in the old
family burying ground to await the
general resurrection on the last
day.
The sympathy of the community
goes out to the family in their sore
bereavement.