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Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1910-01-28
where Thrift Fails

Poor Richard had just written "For
lack of nail the shoe was lost"
Never mind" we cried. perhaps q
lie was lost, too"
Thus we learn that thrift Is not al
ways desirable.-New York Sun.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1910-01-28

The Kaiser's new Dreadnought Is
said to be so fast that she easily out
distances even the criticism Of the
Socialists.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1910-01-28

The discovery that cancer cannot
Nve in the same place with hmburger
cheese is of particular comfort to folks
-yho have either
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1910-01-28

Interest in the Darien Canal project
mas lately been revived in Columbia.
An engineer who is trying to get con-
cession from the government for the
construction Of the can.. 49, 49, -
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1910-01-28

The vices Of New York, although 90
numerous and terrible. and never men-
toned except during an election.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1910-01-28

Gypsy Smiths favorite song Is,
Where He Leads Will Follow"
That's the one that made Edna May
famous, and won her a rich husband.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1910-01-28

What has become Of tho man who
used to say that his home was wher-
ever he took bis hat offi
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1910-01-28
TOWERS OF SLOAN LESS IN NUMBER"
BY William Scott Palmer

Providence and prudence said Sweden
borg, act as one" l see earthquakes and
volcanoes, wrecked ships, innocent men suf-
fering while the guilty prosper. see micro
scopic parasites staying their thousands and
mosquitoes more dangerous than quick-nring
guns. Disease. pain. misery, and the incl
dence OF death, working by a grim law which
is morally an Indifferent chance. seem out Of
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1910-01-28

The only people in France who take
no interest In duels are the undertak-
erA
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1910-01-28

Trouble never comes singly to q
bigamist.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1910-01-28

Royal weddings continue, and the
people OF Europe continue 10 pay to1
them.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1910-01-28

The south pole IL no doubt begin
ming to feel as II 1t were already las
soed.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1910-01-28

OF his unholy unselhsh Joy? Once becomes
husband has he nothing to bear and forbear? Has the
compound word 'henpecked" crep uselessly into our
language? Has mans individuality" been sapped
or overwhelmed by overpowering personality in pet
tcoatsf Though 1t be true that wife has wages"
is husband allowed to husband hsf Though a wife
may be "a slave to her husband" has the converse
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1910-01-28

REMARKABLE JAPANESE STRUCTURE WOOD AND STILL.
The Iwakuni bridge which 200 DID,
the
designed the
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1910-01-28
WHO GAINS MOST BY MARRIAGE7
BY Harold Owen.

AS to the comparative trihulations of the
married state, does the man who marries
give no hostages to fortune beyond those pro-
vided by his collaboration? Is 1t for his own
selfish creature comforts that he bolts his
breakfast, rushes for the morning train and
stews in the city-all to earn an income of
which he personally spends only fifth or a
1.-THE? Are dressmakers bills merely mart
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1910-01-28

ulaton of Palestine who of six fingers
1t Is reported that he slain in battle
Among the notions Of the middle ages which are now
almost forgotten belief that the faculty of pro-
phetic dreams a sixth sense, which outwardy
indicated by the possession Of six fingers six toes
No one except searching critic may have discovered
that Pope SIxtus w. who is represented Raphaels
Sistne Madonna, is possessed of six fingers Raphael
was great painter not to be able render this
feature 30 inconspicuous to make It difficult for
casual observer to discover the sixth finger on the
Popes hand, and yet 1t is plainly visible to everyone
who takes the trouble to look for it.
The is true Of St. Joseph, who according to the
reports of the New Testament receives his instructions
in dreams. He accordingly is a typical example of
person who in all his walks of life is guided by divine
commands rendered to him through dreams. He there
fore is represented with six toes
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1910-01-28
SUPERSTITION IN EARLY ART.
Ry Dr. PsuI Carus.

Psychologists are familiar with the fact
that six fingers are sometimes actually found
on one hand and that the peculiarity seems
to be hereditary in certain families, but such
instances are malformstions and have not
justified the theory that they are Indications
of q superiority Of any kind. We have even
An instance in the Bible. where a case Is
mentioned of a giant among the Gentle pop
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1910-01-28

Some people have better clothes than
The Cairo bulletin., 1910-07-24
EXAMINATION At CAIRO
For Clerk Carrier in Postoffice-To
Be Held Nov, S, 19t0.-Appica-
tons up to October 1.

The United States Civil Service
Commission announces that on
che date and at Cairo, ILL.,, an exam.
nation will be heldd for the positions
Of clerk and carrier in the postoffice
service.
Clerks in offices OF the firt and sec.
ond classes and carriers in the city
delivery service are divided into SIX
grades, as follows: First grade, sal.
airy 5000; second grade, salary $500;
third grade, salary 5000; fourth grade
salary $1,000 fifth grade, salary ST..
100; sixth grade, salary $4,000
Clerks and carriers at first-class of.
fices will be promoted successfully
to the fifth grade, and clerks and car.
riers at second-class offices will be
promoted successfully to the fourth
grade.
The Cairo bulletin., 1910-07-24
$4,000 BONDS MISSING
Taken from Branch Office of Russo
Japanese Bank in New York
Mo Clew.

New York, July 23.-Negotiable
bonds Of the cash value OF $4,000
have disappeared from the branch Of
flee of the Russo-Chinese bank here.
The shortage was discovered THUS
day, and there Is no clew to the
thief. Thus far facts on which to
base an examination are so Slight
slight that no complaint has been
made to the police and bank officials
state not even private detective
has been employed.
Announcement of the loss was
made today by the BANK and was con
firmed by Its caunsel, but only the
most meager dets!Aas are available. All
inquiries were referred by the bank
to its counsel who replied In turn
that, without the permission OF the
bank, he could give out only a very
circumscribed statement These are
the facts as he gave them:
The Russo-Chinese bank IN this
city has no vaults OF Its own, but
rents vaults in a nearby bank, the
The Cairo bulletin., 1910-07-24
.BL0OD-HOUNDS Do WORK
Trail Thief Who Stole Money From
Depot of Frisco Railroad at
keWanee, Mo.
Poplar Bluff Democrat.)


Officer Sam Gardner, who had been
over in New Madrid county with the
| pair Of Butler county bloodhounds
| returned this morning on the Get
train. and had a good report to make
of the success attained by the hounds,
On Tuesday night the Frisco depot
| at Kewnanee was entered by thieves
who secured a considerable sum of
money. A request was sent here for
| the dogs and officer Gardner went
over with them When he reached the
scene of the robbery the trail was %
hours old, but the dogs took it up at
once and with a loud bay were soon
| In hot pursuit of the fugitive. After
a run of more than three miles. a part
| of the time through very heavy corn,
the dogs stopped at a box car where
a man who gave his name as Harris
Vaughn was resting,
He was closely questioned and fin
Tally admitted that he had robbed the
depot and stated that he had secured
$32, a part of which he had buried
| The dogs We're eager TO pounce upon
the man and were only held back
with the greatest difficulty. He led
the officers to a spot where he said
he had buried the money and s17.65
OF it was found.
I Vaughn was turned over to the
New Madrid county authorities and
will no doubt be given a penitentiary
sentence.
The Cairo bulletin., 1910-07-24

name Of which Is withheld. Some
time--precisely when Is not stated
a safety deposit box containing the
missing securities was taken From~ae
neighboring vaults to the second
floor of the bank
Gustave Gortz now in Europe with
err he left on his vacation two weeks
ago. is manager of the Russo nese
bank here.
A lit of the missing securities has
been furnished to all bankers as fol
lows Southern Railway develop
ment and general mortgage per
cent bonds, $4,000; Union Pacific
convertible 4 per cent bonds, $4,000;
Southern Pacific convertible per
cent bonds, $4,000; Norfolk and
Western per cent bonds, $1,000.
The Cairo bulletin., 1910-07-24
MOUND CITY.
July %.

July %.
w. r. Grain. OF Villa Ridge, trans
acted business here Friday.
Mrs. l.. A. Murphy is on the sieklls
thisweek
Mr.. and Mrs C. J, Hurst and fam
lily OF Mounds. passed through tht
city Friday enroute to Brookport
where they will be the guests of the
formers father
Miss Vera Britton, OF Pulaski. was
the guest of Miss Louise Britton, In
this. city, Friday.
A crowd of boys composed OF Chris
Keller. Jr., Hugh l.. Nescbit, Emme
and Howard Swisshehn, Arthur Bets
and Willie poindexte., have beer
camping near the |. G.. r. r. bridge
on Cache this week and broke IN
and came home Saturday. Harold
Britton and Tom Armstrong spen,
Friday with them
Mr. and Mrs. RI. Jackson, OF Ameri
ca. were In the city on business Fri
day.
Mrs George Blank, Of Mounds. was
shopping her Friday.
II. Calvin, Of Levings transacted
business in this city and Cairo Fri
day.
Mrs. A. Mertz left Friday for Nal
den, Mo-, where she will spend q
month with Mrs. Ben Hill.
Mrs. Geo. Schuler. OF Mounds. was
in the city Friday visiting relatives.
Mrs. Otto Farh, of Cairo. spent
Friday with Mrs. G, F. Meyers
Miss Minnie Lewis was in town
from America Friday on shopping
tour.
G.. S. Britton. one of the candidates
for the sheriff's office, was In Mounds
Friday looking after his political
fences and seems to be making a
good impression on the minds of the
people. He was most competent
circuit clerk for eight years and has
The Cairo bulletin., 1910-07-24
NEWS FROM OUR NEIGHBoRs


many friends throughout the county.
Mrs. Eliza Tarr returned home
Friday evening from Grand Chain
where she attended family reunion
the past week
chas Wehrenberg, Jr, is confined
to his home this week, quite ill.,
Misses Olga Johansen ana Blanche
Martin We're Cairo visitors Wednes-
day.
In a letter received from Mrs. r.
M. Ford by one Of her friends she
reports that herself and family are
enjoying themselves very much at
Chautauqua, except that Mr. Ford
reputation as a fisherman is receiv-
ing quite a jolt as the fish positively
refuse to nibble at his bait. Next
time he would probably enjoy Sandy
Slough in preference to LAKE chau-
tauqua.
The choir OF the Congregational
church twas very pleasantly enter
tanned by Mr.. and Mrs. r.. N. Adams
DIT lHG1T UUulc Oh luIU anu west
Main streets Friday evening.
l.. B. Hodge, of Mounds, who mas
been visiting relatives in Oklahoma
and Arkansas, returned home Friday.
He had the misfortune Of losing his
suit case wsile coming through Mem
phis some one picked 1t up in place
of their own. 1t contained a fine suit
of clothes as well as other accessor.
les.
Mrs. VIM, Callahan and little son,
William, OF Cairo, spent Friday after
noon in Mounds.
JOS. Gamble, Jr.. Villa Ridge, re-
turned to his hons Friday from chi
cago where he had transacted bust.
ness for the I. G.. r. r.
Capt Mark Whiteaker, who has
been the guest Of relatives. in this
city, returned to MS home in Vienna
Friday.
Loren Meehan. of Cairo, spent Fri
day evening with relatives in this
city.
The Cairo bulletin., 1910-07-24

Score cards for the game Of SO0.
styls used BY Natron's Club. 1Cr sais
Il thu OffieA.
The Cairo bulletin., 1910-07-24
ASA .. TWENTE FOR
SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT

Asa d. Twente Is announced a
candidate for superintendent OF
schools Of Alexander county at the
primaries to be held Sept. Is. He is
an old resident OF the county, has
taught schools In this county for
twenty years and says he will take
pride ID raising the standard of the
schools In The county. He has been
principal Of the schools at Thebes
for the last year.
The Cairo bulletin., 1910-07-24
SINGING q Chicken.

Smuggling chicken is more easily &C.
complished by holding It over an al.
coho flame on n small plate than over
Il scuttle containing burning papers.
The alcohol gives a steady flame, there
is no disagrecable odor, and 1t Is safer
than burning paper.
The Cairo bulletin., 1910-07-24
STARTED UP RIVER.
MONITOR AMPHlTRlTE LEFT NEW
ORLEANS YESTERDAY FOR
CAIRO AND ST. LOUIS.
viii BE Met at Cape Giraredeau BY
Gov. Hadley and Staff--Lay
-, Over at Cairo For
inspection.

New Orleans. La, July 23.-The
monitor Amphitrite was officially
turned over to the Missouri Naval
Reserves this afternoon, when the
final papers We're gone over by Lieut..
Cronan OF the navy and Commander
Roberts, representing the citizen sail
ors. No Formally marked the cere-
mony, but the best wishes Of the
Navy Department were expressed by
Lieut.. Cronan, and Commander Rob
erts responded in a graceful manner.
There was battle royal Thursday
when the mosquito feet" dared to
invade the ship and attack officers
and men with equal fervor 1t was a
new experience for most OF them, and
there were many complaints about
the bloodthirsty enemies of peaceful
nights 1t was welcome news that
the monitor would anchor in mid
stream and remain there until day
break.
Starts Up River Today.
Tomorrow morning ii is expected
that Capt. S. e. Greenwell of St.
Louis. who is attached to the Missis-
sippi River Commission ship the
Mississippi, will commence plotting
the vessel up the river stops will
be made at several cities.
Gov. Hadley of Missouri and his
staff will board the ship at Cape Cir
ardeau, and the chief executive Will
be accorded the honors due his office.
A reception will be held on board,
which win be the first one under the
auspices OF the Missouri reserves. 1t
is planned to anchor in midstream
at the foot OF market street in ST.
Louis, which is in the center OF the
business district, being only few
blocks from the Eads bridge
Commander Roberts expects to ar
range for several entertainments on
board, given by the officers.
The Cairo bulletin., 1910-07-24
To Rrina X Out.

II know I've got vein Of poetry In
me. sir" confidently asserted the young
man to the editor, and all want Is Il
chance to bring 1t out. What would
you suggest, STRIP
II think you had better see a doctor
and have 1t lanced,'
The Cairo bulletin., 1910-07-24

DURING THE WARM WEATHER
THE CAIRO a. ST. LOUIS RAILWAY
COMPANY, THROUGH ITS CON.
DUcToRs, WILL SELL coNTlNu.
oUs ROUND TRIP TICKETS GOOD
3ETWEEN THE HOURS or 7 p.
". AND THE LAST CAR AT NIGHT,
ROUND TRIP TICKET CAIRO TO
MOUNDS, 25c.
The Cairo bulletin., 1910-07-24

HICKORY STOVE WOOD V1.50.
Big load. stove size, delivered. Both
phones. Clark Danforth Handle Go
The Cairo bulletin., 1910-07-24
PILES CURED AT HOME BY
NEW ABSORPTION METHOD

II you suffer from bleeding, itching,
blind or protuding e'les, send me
your address and will tell you how
to cure yourself at home by the new
absorption treatment; and will send
some Of the home treatment free for
trial, with references from your avn
locality If requested. Immediate re-
lief and permanent cure assured.
send no money, but tell Others Of
this offer. Write today to Mrs M
Summers, Box p, Notre Dame, Ind.
Readers Of The Bulletin get the
cauys whau II II n0Wn
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1910-05-05
Notice for Publication
mot Coal LandS)

/ Department Of the Interior, Unit
ed States land office at Ninot, North
Dakota, April 26th, 1910.
Notice is hereby given that Anton
Toilet. Of Pitts. North Dakota, who
on April 2, 1909, made Homestead
entry No. O6658 for NV IA ne II Ia
ne IA section II, township 1853, No.
range "a ". fifth principal meridian
has fled notice Of intent1on to make
final communication proof, to establish
claim to the land above described,
before the register and receiver of
the United States Land office at M1not,
Month Dakota, on the Goth day Of
June, 1910. RI
Claimant names as witnesses:
John A. stakston, Of brady. N. D.,
Lewis T. Larson. Of brady. N. d.,
Anton Peterson, OF Pitts, N. D.,
Joseph A. Carlson, Of Pitts. N. D.
Thomas E. DISCARD.
4-28t6 l., IS. Register.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1910-05-05
NOTICE FOR BIDS.

Notice IA hereby given that the
board Of county commissioners Of
Ward county will receive scaled bids
up to two o'clock p. m. May 18th
for the finishing Of the grading on .
road beginning at the north end Of
center line Of Main street Of Crows
First Addition to Donnybrook. thence
east to center of section II, twp. 1853,
range 81.
Bids to be according to plans and
specifications ROW on file In the of1ce
of the county surveyor and to be &C
companied by a certified check or
bond in the sum of $4,000 as q guar
antee to enter into contract.
Given under my hand and by order
of he board of county commissioners
this 25th day of April, 1910.
Louis A. Larson, county auditor
(SEAL) 1888
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1910-05-05
NOTICE FOR BIDS

Notice - hereby given that the
board OF county commissioners Of
Ward county, viii receive sealed bids
up to two o'clock p. M, May 18TH
for the raising of q bridge between
sections IS and Is, township 156. rye
SO, with the necessary grading.
Bids to be according to plans and
specifications now on hle in the ONCE
Of die county surveyor and to be &c
oompaniad by certified check or .
bond IN the sum q 5000 = . GUST
1Atoo u enter Into contract.
me., county WIN furnish pile driver
and ths Necessary pRin0. D Y
AMssboard ssssrvss IT, sioha 20 n.
3sct.- aays g. q 49,
0avsA snder b. AanA ID ~ 1dsE
: & ~ fod q so1aty comma n
~ 3et& NJ q AIr4 1S1e.
II Louas -. Laeeea, Auditor
(8HAL) a,+ 4-1ot3
Il
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1910-05-05

4 -. 80 Z y Il
FOR SALE Tho southwest quaEtes
OF 35-163-S3 known - ths Germany
quarter. fourteen miles directly south
Of Minot. This quarter " tho very
best Of soil, with good clay subson;
Is not level but not rolling enough
to DO Of disadvantage. Has small lake
on one corner, that takes up one
acre: balance all good tillable land,
thirty acres broken and all the rest
except the lake can be broken; this
farm can be had on very reasonable
terms; price twenty-four hundred
dollars; eight hundred down, balance
ct eight per cent. Smaller payment
down can be arranged for II neces-
sary. Lyman Land Company.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1910-05-05

Two lots on Kallek Point, over
looking city. The finest view lots In
Minot; will sell graded and witch
retaining wall all ready for buildin6
for $3.50 each. Free auto ride in
cluded. F. j.. Lyman. phone Is =.
One lot Joining J. A. Roeil's new
building ON South Hill. overlooking
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1910-05-05

The Ed. Norton 7-room house ON
South Hill corner lot, 54x160: wIl
sell for $4,000; easy terms. Frank
). Lyman; telephone 256.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1910-05-05

city; all level and first class, will sell
for $3.50; free auto ride included.
F. j. Lyman.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1910-05-05

Will show any or all lots with
rev automobile free Of charge. F.
]. Lyman.
Masury's colors are acknowledged
the standard. IS
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1910-05-05
stats u North nahse1 au lty

State Of North nakSe1 1s1p a
y Wares.
Notiee 4 As1sby 49, - - M
Aowa q ~ lstlS 11l1sas unAaE
- - aane ~ styis - lnhee Ns.ngy
Co.. We - ~ ~ ~ q 5sly. 1Se9I
owne1 - eeahsllaA ~ q. ..
sca1arts, whose $nltss = shsrseo Su6.
ssribsl and who's post once addrssl
10 ninot, North Dakota; teAt - NJ
On To saiA "a Day Of July IL sole
owner Of tie said 1rn.
That :. true and oorrsct COPY Q,
this notice was filed IN the ONCE Of
the clerk OF district court in and FOL
Ward county, North Dakota, on the
25th day Of April, 1910.
Dated at Minot, North Dakota, thu
23rd day Of April, 1910.
4-2St3 G.. 8. Schwartz,
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never nese ABOUT giving Cham confidence
cough remedy 20 children and colds
It contains oeptbe ia unaurnaae.d s
cotcs be given with implicit all dealers
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Notice Of Elevator MEETING

Notice OF Elevator Meeting
Notice is hereby given that all
subscribers to the stock of the Equity
Elevator and Trading Company Of
Logan. N. D., and to all other far
mers interested in said elevator or
who wish to become interested in said
elevator. are hereby notified to meet
at Logan. N. D.. on the 9TH day Of
May, 1910. ct 2 p. M, to adopt con-
stitution ana bylaws suitable tor said
organization and to transact any 9th
or bushes that may come before
said meeting. Dated thu Goth day
Of April. 1910.
SIGNED: VIM. HsehG. Prsaidenk:
Thor hostad, seerstazy. q
Milford chronicle., 1910-05-13
RAILROAD BILL PASSED
Goes Through House by Vote Of 200
to f26.

Goes Through House by Vote Of 200
to 1876
Washington, May 1.-THE admins
tration railroad bill. amended in many
important particulars was passed by
the house by a vote Of 200 10 1876 A
final effort made TO restore section -
which proposed to legalize mergers
failed The Republicans voted solicly
for the bill. while fourteen Democrats
also cast votes in the affirmative
The tariff agreement clause and the
provision permitting railroads 10 pur
chase the stock Of non.competing
transportation companies were tb~
chief features Of the measure as re
ported TO the house by the committe"
on interstate and foreign commerce
that were stricken out by the house
In other respects the provisions of the
measure as drafted by Attorney Cen
eral Wickersham at the instigation Of
President Taft and later amended in
committee were but slightly changed
during its passage through the house.
The sections to provide for the crea-
ton of commerce court were retain
ed with but a few amendments as
we're the paragraphs placing limita
tions upon issues of stock.
Milford chronicle., 1910-05-13
lay Reeslnts s2s.ooo.ooo.

The receipts from the corporation
taV will exceed by almost 100000
Secretary Of the Treasury MacVeagh's s
estimate Of S25.OOOOOO. made early in
December. This is the latest calcula-
tion made by the internal revenue Of
Zee. which has almost completed the
examination of the returns from cor
porations on which the tax is assess
ed. When business closed last week
325.319.715 had been assessed. Half a
million more is expected The figures
given are subject to revision. but the
changes will not be material
Milford chronicle., 1910-05-13
Three Shot IN Street Battle.

AS a result of a street duel at Cor
del Ga. between Bowen Herbert
and Edward Mercer. three brothers,
on one side. and Grady Snellgrove and
William Benton on the other. SMELL
grove and Benton are dying and Ed
ward Mercer is dangerously wounded.
The duel was caused by attentions
which Snellgrove has been paying a
young sister OF the Mercer brothers.
Snellgrove had been warned to keep
away from the girl. He persisted in
his attentions and the night resulted.