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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1910-10-20
Special Attractions
In Western
Kansas Lands
See or write
". D. NICHOLS LAND co.
is YET A MYSTERY.
solomon Has Never Solved the Ban
non Death Affair.

Solomon, Oct. 14.-Although a
week has now passed, the manner
in which the strychnine solution got
into the whiskey bottle causing the
death of H. Bannon, is as much a
mystery now as 1t was then. The
bottle was one Of hundred or more
which Henry Payne distributed
among his friends when he was in
the drug business here two or three
years ago. Mr.. Sellards does not
remember whether part or all Of
the contents were used, and he does
not know for certain that he ever
even opened the bottle, and neither
he nor his wife have the remotest
idea Of how the poison got Into the
bottle. But a part II not all Of the
whiskey had been removed by somo-
body, as the bottle was only about
one-third full when Mrs. Sella' DIS
went home and got 1t last Thursday.
The chances are that the contents
were all used and then the poison
poured into the bottle by some one
who did not know what It was. Tests
showed. that the solution contained
a large percentage of strychnine. bat
1t may contain other poisons also.
Samples have been sent to the state
university and the agricultural col
lege for analysis, but the chemists
have not yet made their report.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1910-10-20
PUTTING IN WIRE CONDUIT.
Over 1000 Pieces Of Filing to Go
Underground.

c. L. Brown has force of men
busy placing the thing for the tele-
phone wire c6nduits for the Indepen-
dent system. All wires in business
mart of town will go under ground
before paving is laid. Two thousand
pieces of thing are to be used, each
with two to six openings. They will
be three feet under the surface and
manhoIes will be put in for connec-
lions. ]. M.-sage, consulting engi-
nerr, of Omaha, is here to superin-
tend the work.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1910-10-20
/ IS BACK FROM FLORIDA.


Up. johnson returned from Flor
ida where he bought 40 acres Of
Orange land near Arcadia, represent
ed by DR.. L. E. Baldwin. Twenty
excursionists we're in the party and
10 purchased land. Mr.. johnson
tas sold his repair shop and viii
ueye 10 Florida later. The lands
are among the best in Florida and
settlers are making a good income
or them from the start.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1910-10-20

CT. Porter. brother Of Mrs. r. G.
Trey. Miss Msude Porter and Albert
Porter. died at Cbstopa yesterday
wah Mr.. Trey they left for Cherry.
vale where the funeral viii tske
place otmorrow. He vas aged 80 and
leaves 3 wife and four ehildrln
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1910-10-20

BHiiousness Is due 4, disordered
condition Of the stomacE. Chamber
lain's Tablets are essentially a stom-
ach medicine. intended especially r.
act on that organ; % eleanse y
Strengthen II. tone and invisorats 4
10 regulate the liver and 20 Danish
bIliousness positively and effectively
For sale By All dealers.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1910-10-20

The best plaster. A pIsss Of nan
mel dampened with Chamberlain'f
Linlment and bound On 5res the ar
fected parts ls superior TO q nlastei
and costs only one tsnth ss mach
FOR sale By all dealers.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1910-10-20
Killa a Murderer.

A merciless murderer is appendi-
c,tis with many victims. But Dr.
Kings New Life Pills kill It by pre-
yention. They gently stimulate stom,
ach, liver and bowels, preventing I ,aia
clogging that invites appehdlciIiss'
curing Constipation, Headache, MI
iousness, Chills. Gao at j. N. Gieiss'
ner's.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1910-10-20
eaIInA Branch
Leave. for sAllna
Northboun!
ArrIye from sallna.


r. AND A. M.-Benavnient Lodge No.
IS, meets first and third Monday ess ~.
nef Third and Cedar. J. W. Hou1gs W
M; ], L Woriey, secretAryi visitins
brethren welcome.
ROYAL, ARCH MASoNS--cyrus Chap
fsr No. rs meets IN Masonic hall on the
second and fourth Fridays OF eaen
month y. W. Morse, Il p; Joseph =
Keel. secretary.
TRIPLE TIE BENEFIT AssocIA.
ZION Abilene Council No ~, ueet1 %
second and fourth Thursday evening"
Of each month visitorl welcome
II. Gardner. president; John G Royer'
secretary
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1910-10-20

Can't look well, eat well or feel
we'll with impure blood feeding your
body. Keep the blood pure win
Burdock Blood Bitters. Eat Simply,
fake exercise, keep clean and you
will have long life.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1910-10-20
'CASTORIA
For Infants and Children
The Kind You Have Always Bought
. sssss se: e. Mh425zx
It's the Worlds Best.

No one mas ever made salye, oint-
ment or balm TO compare with Buck
lens Arniea salye. It's the one per-
feet healer OF Cuts, Corns, Burns
Bruises. Sores, scalds, Boils, Ulcers,
Eczema, Salt Rheum. For Sore Eyes,
Cold Sores, Chapped Hands or spralns
it's supreme. Infallible for Piles
only 25c at j. NJ. Gleissners.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1910-10-20

Hives. eczema. itch or salt rheum
sets YOU crazy. Can't bear the touch
OF your clothing. Doan's Ointment
cures the most obstinate cases Why
suffer. All druggists sell II.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1910-10-20
Household Goods

Including steel range, gasoline
range, 2 dining room tables, small
table, dining room chairs, 3 rock
ers, 2 iron beds, springs and mat
tresses, folding iron couch, parlor
stove, oil heater, carpets, new De
Laval separator No. 10. washing ma
chine, wfinger. etc, white enamel
kitchen sink, linoleum IKE, kitch-
en- table. ice box, dishes, lamps, etc
TERMs-All sums Of $40 and I'm
der cash; sums over $40 credit Of
y months viii be given on note
with approved security at 10 pei
cent Interest; II paid when due oniJ
per cent interest viii be charged
No property to be removed until set
tied for. Two per cent off for casf
on sums over SO.
FREE LUNCH AT NOON
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1910-10-20

Don't use harsh physics. The re-
action weakens the bowels leads to
chronic constipation. Get Doan 3
ReguIets. They operate easily tone
The stomach. cure constipation.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1910-10-20

xYEALTH is fully restored by the
III great Alternative and tonic, Hoods
sarsaparilla, and you remember the
old saying,-health IS WEALTH
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1910-10-20
Farm Implements Etc,

Two lumber wagons, 2 wagons
with racks, sulky plow 16-inch, IA
inch walking plow, riding lister,
walking lister, disc harrow, 2 5-shov-
Ell cultivators, riding cultivator, g.
section harrow, 2-section harrow,
Mccormick mower, Osborne mower.
hay rake, top buggy, portable hog
chute, hand cart, wheel barrow, wa
gon, scoop boards, buggy pole, forks,
spades, shovels axes, pick, wire
stretcher, post auger, anvil and vice,
ETC., hoes, corn knife, scythe, grind
stone, feed box, corn shelter, 2 sets
heavy hand made bFeeching harness
hand made single harness.
Also about $50 chickens mostly
Buff Rocks and 10 pure bred light
Brahamas, 100 chick brooder, 6 met
al coops with runs. Y acre kaffir
corn in field, 20 tons alfalfa, some
potatoes, portable corn crib with
floor 500 bushel capacity.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1910-10-20
AZ head Of Cattle

Including is mich cows one a
thoroughbred Jersey, heifers IS
months old, 20 steers coming 2
years old, thoroughbred Holstein
bull s months, heifer calves, ? steer
calves, high grade Holstein bull ]
year, grade bull IS months.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1910-10-20
Public Sale

The undersigned will sell at pub
lie auction at his farm 8 miles south
Of Abilene, / v mile south Of Browns
mill. on
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1910-10-20
Wednesday, Oct. Is,
4 head Of Horses
cdnnmencing at 10 a. M, the follow
ing property:

Bay mare years old weight 1900
bred to Broughton Bros Horn"
bay mare IA years old weight 1900
bred to Horn" iron grey surrey
horse, city broke, safe for lady,
weight 1850, years old; sorrel
mare 10 years old, weight about
100, 2 yearling high grade Perch
eron colts about $50 pounds each,
yearling high grade Belgian colt
about $50 pounds.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1910-10-20
4R head of HOGS

including thoroughbred Duroc
Jersey sows, some with pigs at side,
4 high grade Duroc Jersey sows, IS
pure bred shoats including boars
S months old, 81 grade shoats 8
weeks old.
Scranton Wochenblatt. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1865-1918, 1910-10-20
16. G d titeI.

Die p.rbun6ens Sono in elmer
Tdparsisibenen S6liage trageno,
lief Der 2sutnant @ilbera felt elmer
@ierteIftunoe nit Der Rubeloii9tsit
ein.s sinseiperrten DOIfes in i.in.m
Wobnsimmer uuf uno lisoer, aIs Jpn
Der 8Iang elmer lpObIb.tannten S-tims
me 0rauben auf Dem 3urribor aufs
borden mu9te.
Der bat mir nod gtfe6It!" murs
msIts er grimmig in ii6 binein. fiber
m.inetipeesn! = 8islIeift bin if ges
rabs isbt in Der ri9tigsn 8ertnfung,
mid nit ibm als5uiprtden."
Sd Der 9urIbs in bpbtGbli6sr
9efoIgung bss srbaItenen 8efebls.
teine Menf9euIetIe porsuIafeu. offens
bor S6fpisristeiten nit Der WsIoung
bes gnt0mmlings nd6te, rib Wils
Berg enersiff bis 3immertbiir auf
uno rieF binuus: n8omm nur t.rsin,
Seinrih Sir Did bat ous 8.rbot
IelbFperItGnbIi6 fsins @sItung."
Der Regier,tnssbaumeiIttr S0asrte
niht, Der gtufforbsrung 5oIse gu
lsiIten uno Iieb beim Gintritt feins
9lugen priifsno iibsr Die fbIunts @ss
taIt oes Sfpdgers babingIeiten.
rgeu, ans 2sben 1T ss ia, tpis ss
Thsint, bissmal sIiidIideripeiic nod
nidt eesargtn."
.gine bsritau4ts Sunb - ni4t Der
Scranton Wochenblatt. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1865-1918, 1910-10-20
(SortTeb,lng folat.!
= Gin e dlIanfe..

- Sin 9 S9lante" rI9
SSrGuIsin, sic batsn ein,n 70 r.iSsr.
Sen &irI6enmuno - uno i'd bin elm
leioenI9aftli6sr 9sgetdriarsr."
= Die bic QIten ungeu.
,0u, Yapa. Der Srib Eat mir meis
men Bal peggenommen!" Papa:
.Sit oas tpabr, SribP" SriB: Rein,
i6 bdb ibn ia nur oecupirt."
= llndngeueb M. Ginem iuns
gen 9utsbeiiber, Der Sod5sit bulten
fpolIts, fam am Sage 5upor Elm S6'
aus unb tonnte ni9t einesfdngen
ip.rSsn. Der 9utsb.IiBsr rsifte ab
un6 bsauftraste ieineh @ertpaIt.r.
ibm teIegrapbiide Ra6ridt betr,ffs
bes S6isn gu isnoen. Die Srdu,
un9 mar oorbei, uno beim NldbIe
purbsn bic singsldufen,n 9Iiids
puni9teIegramme, pis iibIih, psrIes
fen; unte= anbetn au6 oas S.les
sramm bes @srpdltsrS, Der nit Der
Ra9ri9t aud feinen @tiidpunI9
perbinoen pollte. 9asIelbe Iautete:
.GrutuIisrs, Der Dds ift ssfunssu!"
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-04-18
SOME POINTS WORTH KNOWING
Proper Way TO skin Beet 70 the
Best Advantaae--tiow to
TRY" a Cake.

An easy way to skin a beet without
bleeding it and causing it to lose
color is to put it in cold water as
soon as 't Is cooked. Then draw the
hand gently down each one and the
skin VIII drop on without trouble.
To Try a Cake-One of the best
plans for ascertaining whether a cake
has been cooked enough is to very
lightly insert in the center one OF the
common wooden skewers that butch
ers use for meats. If this comes out
clean and dry the cake is done; II the
skewer Is sticky the cake needs lit
tie more cooking. This is a much bet
ter test than the common one OF in
serting broom straw, as the latter is
50 small II is not always easy to judge
properly Of its condition.
A Wooden Spoon for Stirring
When cooking milk or soups of any
kind always use wooden spoon for
stirring. Never take a tin spoon for
this purpose. especially if the soup
contains any acid like tomatoes, as
this unites with the tin and forms a
poisonous compound.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-04-18
Let the Dining Room Be cheerful.


How often we find commonplace
dining rooms in the homes of we'll
bred people-dining rooms that are
not only humdrum. but have de-
pressing atmosphere, which could real
~ be avoided if certain fundamental
rules were adhered to. 1t is most
important when furnishing dining
room, to have it cheerful-in fact, it
is Of even more consequence than that
IT should be artistic In cheerful
dining room you are sure to find op-
timists; in gloomy one, misanth-
ropes The cheerful dining room must
have an exposure that gives plenty
OF light, as well as air. Nothing
plays such an important part in the
decoration OF room as the window
treatment We need never be afrid
Of too much light and glare, because
the brilliancy of a sunny exposure can
always be softened by a restful color
scheme Of walls and woodwork, and
by judicious form Of cur
tain treatment Suburban Life.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-04-18

An analytical chemist was retained
as skilled witness some years ago,
where there are questions of analyt-
ical chemistry. There was one case
where farmer had bought some ar
tificial manure, and he was being
sued for the price of it. He resisted
payment on the ground that the ma
terial had none Of the qualities OF
manure at all The expert chemist
was one OF the witnesses, and had
stated that although the substance
had the smell. it had none OF the
chemical qualities Of manure. Under
cross-examination he was asked, il
that was so, how did he account for
hundreds Of the best farmers having
taken the manure for many years
They must have been led by the
nose" returned the witness.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-04-18
WOULDN'T BREAK HIS RULE
Elderly Widcwer Who Certainly Might
Be Said to Be "sot in
His Ways"

Mrs. Henry de la Pasture. the popu
lar writer, was talking about mar
riage
a pretty girl" said Mrs de la Pas
ture, couldn't make a better resolu.
tion for 1910 than not to marry an old
man, no matter what his wealth. She
might also resolve not to marry a
widower. Widowers are, as you Amer
leans say, so sot in their ways.
They tell about pretty girl of 20
who married rich widower Of SO.
He was very much wldower. The
girl was, in fact, his fourth wife.
Well, on the return from the honey
moon. the husband, after dinner, took
up his hat, overcat and umbrella.
The wife, beautiful in a white
decollete gown that was no whiter
than her shoulders, said
Where are you going, dear?
lie gave her stern look and an
swered coldly:
My dear, am not in the habit of
telling my wives where am going
every time ! step out Of the house :"
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-04-18

Had old custom but survived, the
wren would have been in great request
to-day, especially in ireland and Wales.
The new year would have seen process
sions, each headed by a wren in q Ian
tern. For it was formerly the Gus
tom to carry lantern, tastefulIy deco
rated with ribbons, and containing u
wren, round each hamlet and village.
and make calls on dwellers in cottage
and hall. The bearers, swinging the
lantern at each door, would favor all
whom II might concern with song
and receive a monetary reward. An
other industry gone
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-04-18
PROSPECT FOR QUIET NIGHT
Hotel Guest Was to Have Lively Com
pany During the Hours Of
Slumber.

There is something fearful In TOO
much attention and overdone hospital.
ity is one OF it, worst forms. One
can fancy the CONSERVATION OF the
tired guest In this story. which hap
pened away IN the backwoods OF Ar.
kansas A tourist going over the
state on horseback stopped for the
night az one OF the popular hotels" OF
a certain locality.
The hotel was alog and slab AFFAIR
OF three rooms and the same number
Of beds but the proprietor was the
proud parent Of nine wild and woolly
looking sons OF under 2 years OF age
After a supper of hog and homny"
the host said to one OF the boys.
Come, Billy, get the broom straws. I"
Nine broom straws OF unequal
lengths were produced by Billy"
The father hid them in his hand IN
such manner that only an end OF
each straw could be seen. Then each
boy drew a straw.
"Ha! ha' said the merry parent.
toyially. Bill. you an Buck an Lige
git the short ones"
What does that mean?" asked the
guest whose look Of amusement faded
away when his host said.
Meang Why, that's a little way we
haye O. settling which three OF EN-
snail sleep with anybody that happens
to stop overnight with us.
y 'spect youll find Buck and Bill
and 'Lige mighty lively bedfellers. but
CON yeu be afeard to give EN-
warming ha with your boot or a bed
STAT II they git to training too high.
go long boys. an pile in with
this gent and mind that you behave
yourselves. Youths Companion.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-04-18
Apple PUDDING.

Line porcelain baking dish with
squares Of day-old bread dipped in
melted butter, making a firm wall and
bottom. Then fiji the dish with
chopped apples mixed with finely
minced nut meats and raisins, sea
soned with powdered cinnamon. pow
dered sugar and bits of lemon peel
and lemon Juice.
Cover the top Of the dish with
squares OF buttered bread and bake
covered for 80 minutes; then remove
the covering and bake until the top is
golden brown.
Turn out on dish and serve in
loaf shape, piping hot, with hard
sauce.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-04-18
rinnan EiadaIe Fish Cakes.

A new step and time saver for the
busy housewife is the baked finnan
haddie that now comes ready to use
for fish cakes, creaming or chowder
The fish is less smoky than when it
eones whole. FQ the cakes mix
the finnan haddie parboiled with an
equal quantity Of mashed potato, sea
son with melted butter. salt and pep
per, add beaten egg and mold into
cakes, then fry.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-04-18

The seeds and all white skins
should be removed from the orange.
Then the pulp is sweetened and mixed
with the plain batter. When ready TO
make. fry golden brown, drain on
blotting paper, roll in sugar and serve
with or without sauce
oysters, fish and white meats may
be made by any Of these plain recipes
If the sugar is omitted and more salt
added.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-04-18
Vienna Steaks.

Half pound each Of lean uncooked
veal and beef. Chop finely and sea-
son with salt, pepper a tablespoonful
Of chopped parsley and teaspoonful
OF minced shallot. Stir in two we'll
beaten eggs and turn the whole upon
fiat dish. When the mixture is firm
cut in slices. ron in flour and fry in
butter three minutes on each side
Make plain brown gravy to be
served separately.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-04-18
Had hIah Hopes.

a tourist once happened TO meet the
usual oldest inhabitantr OF a village.
In the course of conversation he asked
the ancient how old he was
= be just q hundred" was the re-
ply
well { donbtif youn see another
hundred years. said the tourist, try
ing to make conversation.
don't know 50 much abont that.
maister-' was the hopeful response. II
be stronger now than when ] started
on the Drst hundred"
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-04-18
Bread and Butter AppIe PUDDING.

A simple dessert that is made with.
out eggs. Cover the bottom of a but
tered shallow pudding dish with apple
sauce. Cut stale bread in one-third
inch slices, spread generously with
softened butter, remove the erusts.
cut each slice in four triangular
shaped pieces. then arrange as close
ly together as possible over apple
sauce, buttered side up. Sprinkle gen
erously with sugar to which is added
one-half teaspoonful Of vanilla. Bake
in a moderate oven and serve with
cream.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-04-18
Hot MIX Icina.

Seald one-half cupful of milk and
then mix into it enough confectionery
sugar to make an icing that can be
easily spread, Add one-half teaspoon
ful of vanilla extract. When it is
firm decorate with yellow icing.
Housekeeper.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-04-18

How did you come to give that new
man such responsible place in your
millinery department? Has mis- ex-
psrience justified TT"
Yes" answered the merchant. "Hs
paaa 70 be customs insnsctor."
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-04-18

cHIcKASHA MERCHANTS CAN
SUPPLY ALL YOUR NEEDS AND
THE PRICES ARE RIGHT.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1910-11-30
Eastern Star Chapter Instituted,

On Wednesday evening, November 23d,
Sylvania Chapter, No. l02, of the Order OF
Eastern Star was instituted in Tionesta.
The grand officers insttuting the chapter
were Worthy Grand Patron w. II.
Mechling, of Butler, Worthy Grand Mat
ron Mrs. Martha e. Gilston, of Pittsburg,
aud Grand Assistant Matron Mrs. Ade-
line Barnes, of Pittsburg, assisted by the
officers of Holly Chapter of the Order OF
Eastern Star, of Oil City, Mrs. Martha
McGill, Worthy Mstron, Mr.. r. w.
Ward, Worthy Patron, Mrs. Reinecke,
Mrs. Richards, Mrs. Sweetman, Mrs. Alb
bott, Mrs. Normile, Mrs. Cullis, Mrs.
Mills, Miss Wolfe, Miss Howe, Miss
Westinghouse, Miss Reed, Miss Strayer,
Mr.. McGill and Mr.. Bromley.
The visitors were met at the train and
conducted to the several hotels. At six
o'clock the Ladies' Aid of the Presby.
terian church served dinner i'm the
dining room of the church. The dinner
served as a pleasing introduction to the
work of the evening. The tables were
tastefully decorated. The favors were
appropriate menu cards, red and white
roses or pink and white carnations. The
courses were elegantly served by the
young men and women of the church
The dinner was a credit to the ladies o.
the church and the people of Tionesta.
At eight-thiity the chapter was lnsti.
tuted with forty-one charter members
residents of Kellettvile, Newtown, Ne.
braska, Golnza and Tionesta.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1910-11-30
Pagundus Man Dies From Accidental
Shooting.

John M. Proctor, aged Il, aud residing
with his stepfather, Samuel Strain, near
Fagundus, this county, was fatally
wounded while hunting rabbits near his
home on Wednesday, and died on the fol.
lowing day at the Oil City Hospital,
whittier he had been taken for treatment.
On the morning OF the accident young
Proctor, Robert Davis, his brother-in-law
and Benjamin Byers had gone hunting
and chased rabbit under an old derrick.
Proctor went under the floor to scare il
out, while the two companions stood
above the hole waiting its appearance.
The rabbit and Proctor appeared about
the same time and as the two men on the
derrick floor were waiting for the rabbit
to run far enough that it would not he
shot to pieces the plank gave way under
the feet of Davis, who finding himself
falling, involuntarily pulled the trigger,
the No. shot in his gun tearing hole in
Proctor's back nearly four inches in di-
ameter.
A physician was summoned who
dressed the wound and advised the i'm
mediate removal of the victim to the
hospital, but he was unable to withstand
the shock aud died as above stated. The
body was taken to Fagundus Friday
morning and the funeral was held at the
home of the step father. One sister, Mrs.
Anna Dayis of Housewife, survives the
unfortunate young man.