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The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1910-04-14
April II Il
Summons


State of South Dakota. County Of Hand.
IS. In Circuit Court. Sixth Judicial Circuit
J. NJ. Scandrett, plaintiff.
VS. D..
Edmund Nichols. and all PERSONS unknown
who have or Claii.I to have any estate or
interest in or lien or incumhranCe upon the
Premises described Ia the complaint, defend
ants.
The ut ate Of South Dakota sends greetings
TO the above named defendant:
You are hereby summoned and required to
answer the complaint Of the plaintiff which
was filed in the office of the clerk OF the
circuit court I'm and for Hand county, =. d,
at Miller in said county and state on the
18th day of april 1910 and which prays for
Judgment quieting the title TO and
aud the determining Of nll adverse clai ms
against the premises described in the com
plaint and which misses are situated i'm
Hand County. South Dakota towit: the
southeast quarter Of section twenty thretin
township one hundred nine. North Of Range
Seventy. west of the 5th L. m. and to serve
a copy of your answer to- said complaint
on the undersigned at his ONCE in the city
Of Miller, South Dakota within thirty days
after the completed service of this su M mons
upon you exclusive of the day of such ser
vice: and II you fail to answer the said com
plant within that time the plaintiff will
apply to the court for relief demanded Ia
the complaint.
Da ted Mt Miller, y, ID. March 18th. 1910,
HARLAN J. B~USHFIELD.
Attorney for Plaintiff.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1910-04-14

A travelling salesman at Sioux Falls
in an interview with the Press. Of
that city, claims to have in his pos
session the bill of sale for a mulatto
girl Eliza the heroine of Uncle
Toms Cabin" The paper was hand
ed to him from his grandfather. who
at one time owned the original of
this character of Harriet Beecher
Stoves masterpiece. He says that
Mrs Stowe visited the section Of
Kentucky where his grandfather Inv.
ed and learned some of the facts of
Eliza's life and then Incorporated
them in her book.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1910-04-14
March 3 -
Sale and Lease Notice

Notice is hereby given that on May 9Th,
1910. a sale of Common school Lands vii be
held in Hand County The lands selected
will be offered for sale at public auction,
bet ween the hours of 10 O'Clock a. IN. and
: O'Clock p. M. at the front door of the
court house in said county. and on MAY 9th.
1910. all of the unsold school lends not
under lease will be offered for lease NJ public
auction, between the hours of 10 o'clock
A. NJ. and , O'Clock .. NJ. at the door OF the
IN said county.
Dated at Pierre, =. D., March lat. 1919.
.. Z. Dokken,
Commissioners of SchooI X Public Lands.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1910-04-14

Miss nellie Schlosser is a platform
artist of rare ability and charming
personality. During the last year
spent in Boston Miss Schlosser read
extensively and always to enthusi-
astic audiences. Wherever she
goes the audience NAV expect de-
lightful entertainment. A. B. Cur
ry, Dean, School of Expression,
Boston, Mass. Miss Schlosser will
appear in Miller Tuesday, April 18th
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1910-04-14
Notice Eight Grade Examination

The final Eighth grade examina-
ton will be held in the Miller Court
Room on Thursday and Friday, May
18th and 18th beginning at nine
A. M. on Thursday morning.
All writing material is furnished.
Margaret Duthie,
lSt5 Co. Supt. of Schools.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1910-04-14

An unusual occurrence took pl ace
in the House last week when Con-
gresham Foss, of Massachusetts,
took the oath of office. He is a dem
ocrat, and he was escorted to the
SPEAKERS desk by his brother, Con.
gresham Foss. of Illinois, who how
ever is a republican. The mother
of the two men was in the gallery
and had the pleasure OF witnessing
the little drama.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1910-04-14

Huron Herald-Many citizens of
Huron Wednesday announced that
they felt a slight quake of the earth
along about 1890 o'clock, just as
they wese eating the MONDAY lunch.
Mr. Glenn was kept busy answering
telephone calls in regard to the
quake, but the weather bureau
here has no instruments for making
records of such disturbances and no
authentic report of the quake could
be obtained.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1910-04-14

The National tuberculosis Associa-
ton has designated Sunday, April
oath, as its special day and has re-
quested that in so far as is possible
ministers join with it IN giving the
subject publicity on that day. The
fight against this disease has become
a national one, and the Association
has made wondererful progress in
its strife for more fresh air and sun
shine.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1910-04-14

For SALE 6 room house al
most new, good water. new barn
16 x %, good coal shed, 3 lots all
well fenced, cement walk in the full
front. w. H. Ledman,
De Smet, S. Oak.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1910-04-14
Mare Lost

Estrayed from Sec. 31-114-69,
Hand Co., on Apr. 10, one bay mare
weight about 900, star in forehead,
had on head halter. A suitable re-
ward will be paid for any informa-
ton leading to her recovery. Adj
dress }. T. Paddleford, Rec Heights,
S. ID. 1868
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1910-04-14
Notice

Notice is hereby given that the
following persons have filed their
petitions for Aldermen with the City
Auditor as required by law,
lst Ward, r. l.. Smith, Citizens
Ticket
End Ward, Daniel Walsh, Citizens
Ticket, Chas. Hepshaw. Peoples
Ticket.
Bird Ward, Clinton Crabtree Citi-
zen's Ticket. + J Hellmuth,
City Auditor.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1910-04-14

Nurserymen over the state are
protesting that Governor Vessey's
selection of April 22nd for Arbor
Day is entirely too late this year for
the planting of trees. on account of
the early spring. They urge that
every one plant their trees just as
soon as possible.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1910-04-14
Notice

Regular Teachers Examination.
Notice is hereby given that the next
regular Teachers Examination will
be held IN the Miller Court Room on
Thursday and Friday, May 5 and g.,
beginning nine A. M. on the opening
day. Margaret Duthie,
1874 Co. Supt.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1910-04-14

The star gazers state that Halley's
comet is on deck for sure this time.
and that it will be plainly visible to
the naked eye tomorrow morning.
April 10Th. about five o'clock. 1t
will be continuously in sight now
until the latter part of May. coming
closer to the earth all the time at
the rate of 90 miles a second.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1910-04-14
Good Property For Sale

A new eight room house located
near school house in Miller.
A newly improved 100 acre farm
in York twp. Fine location, A miles
from market.
A newly improved GAG acre farm
in Alpha twp, running water. Fine
combination farm and stock ranch.
Bushfields' Home Land Co.
Miller, S. ID.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1910-04-14
Breaking Wanted

| want party to break up and put
in fay about 40 acres on NE / Sec.
19-11O-69 in Hand County. Address
NJ. w. Truxaw, Riverside, Iowa.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1910-04-14

Mrs and Mrs B. F. Filbert depart
ed Saturday for Gary, S. D.. where
they expect to make their home.
They still own their residence here,
although a purchase is under con-
sideration by the Presbyterian
church.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1910-04-14
For Sale

DO acres of land lying I miles west
of Miller Hand Co., S. D., being the
NV. of NE. 16-112-6S. Price $50
per acre. $500 cash, balance long
time 6 per cent. Address John
Burget, Owner, Letcher, S. ID. l9t4
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1910-04-14

Aberdeen has just completed a
new city directory and using it as a
basis, they figure their population at
$1,000. 1t is rather a risky thing to
figure on populations just now. with
n a few days of the census,
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1910-04-14
Well Boring

| am prepared with first class
and twenty years exper-
fence in the well business. If you
want a good well write me at Miller.
l8 IF Harry Spain.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1910-04-14
Grain For Sale

have some Wheat, Corn, Flax and
Dat for sale at the farm in Glendale
twp. 18tf G.. +. Halbig.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1910-04-14
For Sale

New 5 room house. close to
$4,000 school building, water at
back door. cement walks. Every
thing new. Will be sold quickly.
Easy terms. Clinton Crabtree. 1874
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1910-04-14
Horses Lost

LOST-3 horses, l chestnut mare,
! bay mare, l buckskin gelding.
Finder call line a. call 10. or write
Aymar Bros. Miller, S. d. 1911
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1910-04-14
BUSINESS......
OPPORTUNITIES
FIVE N PER LINE

n you have anything to sell, or II you de
sire to buy anything, a three or four line
notice in the PRESS will bring results.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1910-04-14

FOR SALE-125 tons of hay, 1000
bushels of a corn. Inquire at the
Vanderbilt hotel. 1874
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1910-04-14
For Rent

80 acres of cultivated land in
Holden township for rent. Call and
see lis Rushfeld's Home Land Co.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1910-04-14
Chickens Wanted

WANTED-1OV0 baby chickens,
April. May, June hatch. Write to
J. p. Duehr, Miller, for particulars.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1910-04-14
For Sale

Buy your Lots where natural
drainage exists on West Second
Street in Greeves addition. Terms
easy H. K. GreeveS. l4tf
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1910-04-14

Elegant line of dress shoes at A.
II. Churchill's. stiff
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1910-04-14
Farm for Rent

We have 220 acres of farm land
within two miles of Miller to rent.
Call and see us.
l5t3 Bushfield & Bushfield.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1910-04-14

For Sale-Some building lots in
block l6, Garllck addition, high and
dry. Now is the time to buy.
13tf Rev, j. E. Andrews.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1910-04-14
1. O. O. r.
Breaking to Let

We have some breaking to CON
ract for this spring.
st Bushfields Home Land Co.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1910-04-14

State of South Dakota. County Of Hand,
So. In Circuit Court. Sixth Judicial Circuit
J. VI. ScHndrett, plaintiff.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1910-04-14

If you need a loan to complete ths.
purchase of that adjoining Quarter
cali On e. y. Waite, at the Hand Co
tate Bank.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1910-04-14
Houses For Sale

For Sale Seven room house and
large barn. large coal house, good
well. and six fifty foot lots, all fenc-
ed with chicken wire, and large
cave. Other things too numerous
to mention. For sale or trade for
farm.
13tf Rev. j. f. Andrews.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1910-04-14

state Of South DAKOTA County Ot Wand
50. In Circuit Court, Sixth Judicial Circuit
John Muehleisen, Plaintiff
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1910-04-17

Ell andraioso( echandolos a un la
do). No: solo he cumplido con mi
deber. lQu6 es mi vida entire hara-
pos, comparada d Ia de esa bella cria
tura? -? Dame un beSo, nihita, v auedo
contento.
Ell mnchncho.-iOh venga Vd..
Ell ondrdjoso.-No: solo he cum =
plido con mi deber. Ahora, otrs vez
ell camino librel
(Un tren de cdrq1 pdsdba Glora. Ell
pObrc h0mlbrc dc un SdltO subi6 d 6l
q desaparoci6)
A POGO Ia muchedumbre sehal6
una nube de polvo en- el horizonte.
T'fOs -;Vamos al ooronel Jen-
nings q decirle de Ia desgracia que
ha escapado su hiia,
Eseens 10
ia cStaci6n, al obscurecer. FL coro
mel Jennings, el Millionaire runchmnn
paseando dc arriba sbajo)
Cor"Hd jennings ,-Debo encon-
trarlo- Nc ha salvado mi mas que
riio tesoro. Hubie~e Sacri6cado to-
das mis- propiedades sntes de que
uno lie sis cabellOs 4Ifrsrs ninglIn
dshO- Tn caminante, dicen clos.
Ben, yo pRnders hsnsses de mules Dc
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1910-04-17

H"chacho (tomando TN fusiD-
Hey?
CF"f 'n'errumpido por gritos dc TO
do ei nundo. Una preciosq nina ru-
t1d dndoba rrtrarlGda por Ia ria. FL
eIpreSo G1lreStOn cSti SOio d dlguna
yardas Dc f,sidncin. La nina fstd pa-
rddG entft dos rias, paTaiizada Por 81
terror
Ell mpchccbo.-iMi Dios, Es la pc
queha Helena. la hija del ranchero
Millionaire. FL tren la matara, .....
Una torma humdna rssiida de an
drajos sc lama de un grupO de drbus-
tos, oercd dc Ia ria COrTi6 h1cid Ia
miSmG, dgaTT6 la nina Y SC precipitd
d un Lado prccisdE'eHts On a mOmen-
10 en que d e1presO pdsGbd como IN
reiGmpagO.
La multitud.-iViva..LAh ha saliva
do,
Lo fguG GndrGjosd IeriHtindoss.-
ST. gracias Dios. Por fin he hecho
als,rna rosa de Ia que eStOy orgullo-
50. Lleyadsela 4 sus padres.
-Venga con nosotros 4 Is casa. Vd
ha salvsdo Ia unica hijs de Samuei
W. Jennings, el milLonanO Ell 10 re.
coupenssrs ! Va. nobhnense.
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1910-04-17

10 que no necesito ahora poseer ma
da. No quiero NADIA por haber saliva
Go la nina, coronel.
Durante algunos dias el coronel
estuvo observando en- su casa al sal
vador de su hija, y al fin vic que era
un hombre capaz y bien educado.
Ademas, una buena anistad naci6
entire 6l y la pequeha Helene. :,
La semana pasada el coronel decl
dio 10 que debia hacer.
-Strome-le dijo-icuanto cree Va.
que vale esta propiedad? T.
-lOh! muchisimo-diio el.
-Pues vale un million impio-dijo
Jennings.-Y mire aquf. Este es una
cosa que yo le trsje de Galveston -
yer.
Strome tom6 en- sxs>manos el pedA-
20 de papelque le presentaba el Sr.
Jennings, y caslse. desmayo. Era ma
da menos que el titulo de ppopiedad
de Ia mitad de Ia Valere; .un presen-
to de medic miTen.
Mi hijita vale para mf, nucht
simo mas DUE todo eso.-diio Jeu-
nings1Cpeo aue Vd. v 70 10 haremos
meior hacienda seciedad Dor alean
tempo. Yele mostrare Las -6ncaA
Ahora Ell pobre andrajose vive enf
Ia casa del Millionaire, estando 81
mismo ea canine do ser pronto otro
Millionaire.
,Melodrama9 81 Que b es, pero
do Ia vida real
Lo quo diee Frank s.soans.
-Es un cambio demanado rapiao
estar un dfa vestido Dc hArepcs, yiar
janao e. cuelqs . Z! !. ! q ?.
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1910-04-17

dollars en- cada uno de sus harapos
decorando SUI espalda. iQue corazon
tan noble debe palpitar debajo de
ese tosco exterior! Los que reclaman
que conocen al animal por la condi-
clon de su piel, son unos bobos. Pero
aquf viene mi hombre de confianza
Y ahora a encontrar al salvador de
mi hija.
Escena I'll.
(La sola del coronel Jennings. Los
culdodares de vacds amontonados en-
el ,fondo. Ell pobre can,inante de pie
delonte del Millionaire; mientras la
pequend Helene acoricia su manO
Coronel Jcnnings.-Y ahora amigo
heroico, ahora que le hemos encon-
trado y traido aquf, yo deseo q. Vd
yea claro 10 que yo creo de Vd. Aqul
esta este gran ganado que me per
tenece. No es sino parte de mis- pro-
piedades, pero vale un million. Y a.
qui esta una accion por la mitad de
SUI valor: es para Vd. Ahora vamos 4
empezar una nueva vida.
FL desarapado.-iRic al fin!
5Melodrama? Por supuesto. iPues
% en- escena, donde? Vaya, pues allf
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1910-04-17

oondadOs) con ganados que represen-
tan sobre $4,000 cabezas. Ia casa dc
los Jennings es en- el FdLers.
Mrs. Jennings muri6, Y ell rico ha-
cendadO valua mas que todos sus mi
llones su pequeha Helene de amos
de edad, que puede guar caballos V
disparar un fusil tan bien como cua-
quiera de los muchachos que cuida n
ell gsnsdo.
Haze dos semanas que Ocurri6 eS-
to q. referimos q Ia nina del ooronel
Jennings FL salvador de Ia misrna
fus enrontrafo 4 los tres dias de pes
quizas por los empleados del c"DneL
Ms nombre es Frank Sirume.-
dijo ell csminante He estedo errsnte
dursnte los ultimos quinoe shos. Vi
via en- Chicago regularmene acOmO-
dAap, J IgsSs. .ulspK2 uuI& Dol
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1910-04-17
Escena Ia nca Vaere Ia md de cuya podad regaaron
Strome.

dadores de vacas del Vnlsre Rauge,
propiedad de un Millionaire rancho
10. Samuel W. Jennings, indios y me
dos indios 8 mestizos holgazanean-
do por allf y fumando cigarrillos.
a una dissancia.) liToot-toot-
too-to-o-tootf
Cn muchocAe eSilodor Dc nacoa-
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1910-04-17

porque Vd- ha salvado la vida de Lni
AHA. =
Ahora escuchen esto:
EsoenG.-Un tren ferrocarril crr
do por el Southern Pacific Rail
road" cien millas al Este de "El Pa
So, Tejas- I'm oorbertizo de hierm
salyanizado, siye de estaci6n- Cui-
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1910-04-17

ALA viene el Galveston expreso. Va
con tanta rspidez que 10 vi un dia
cortar en- dos parties { un becerro, v
cada mitAd del animal, como cien
yaEdas Aambos.ladDs del tnn antes
de que el pobre se diera cuenta de
que le fAlEaba una uitad.
Tr lisrl
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1910-04-17

donde vemos las escenas. Els un melo
drama, que result6 real. Librar de la
muerte fue real: ell pobre caminan-
te y 10 mismo el medic million de do
liars que esta gozando, tambien fue
real. Todo 10 cual viene a mostrar
que ell melodrama puede ser real a
despecho de las criticas.
Ell coronel Samuel W. Jennings
es dueno de ganaderias y bosques
en- cinco condados de TEXAS. Els mu-
chas veces Millionaire. Su hacienda
mas grande es la Valere que Sc ex-
tiende sobre 100 millas cuadradas de
territorio en- Jeff Davis y Pecos (dos
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1910-04-17

Como TN haraposo vagabundo pudo
recibir TN regalo de medic million.
Al rapido paso de TN "expres,' salto
la via para salvar la hija de TN
Millionaire.
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1910-04-17

bomba de dinamita que los enemi-
gos de su padre han colocado a
temible proximidad. Ellos saben
como el noble padre de la victima
toma La mano salvadora y dice algo
parecido a esto;
La mitad de mi fortuna es suya
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1910-04-17
Retrato del harapiento
Strome, tornado poeos
momentos despues de.
su acto de heroisino.

metido en- una prrian- PGnaara0o
tOdas aquenAs vacas y ybssuyno
vIlos, me psrtsnecian. me dAAa to-
rrOr Dursnte ounce aSos II -
pi-dad personal hGbh SO sana
mente un baS6n y unA-hdl Anmo1
ganado me hAcia sentir neno e ~
ponSablidad.
Una noche tFas otn me ssn1a -
elinadO abandonsr sqsenA snAy
. ooniau. q la-lAAA
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1910-04-17

len haya estado en- la re-
presentation de un melo-
drama sabe como ell heroe
saliva & La presunta victima
del precipitado tren, de la
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-06-01
railroads VIII Fight,

Chicago, May s1.-"They've got the
pins against u.s. was the first COM
anent of Il. =. Ripley, president of the
-Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Rail-
road, when informed that the gov
eminent would seek to enjosn the
railroads of the Western Traffic Assoc
citation from putting into effect the
advance in rates scheduled for June /.
Mr.. Ripley's subsequent remarks left
no doubt that tho railroads would
fight the government 1.-THE shippers
who have attended meetings TO pro-
test against the advance have no per-
sonal knowledge of the subject" he
continued. They have been deceived
by the ringleaders, who have distorted
the facts, and have juggled with the
figures. If they will take the trouble
to ascertain the truth the deception
Will become apparent.
There is no chance for Juggling
with figures. or deception on the rail-
road side. Our gross earnings are in
creasfns. but our net income is declin-
ing. Who. among the shippers. Would
View such a state of things in hi:
own business with equanimity.''
But that is not the worst of 1t. Suct
results as are now obtained. poor a.
they are, arise from policies that are
cumulative in evil for tho future. be.
cause the properties are not improved
or kept up to tho proper standard. II
We are fortunate enough q few years
hence to have full crops and active
business, and If the railroads are then
unable TO do what they are expected
to do, these same shippers Will per-
haps perceive that they ought to have
seconded rather than opposed the eff,
forts of the railroads for better con-
ditions. Also we have recently in
creased wages to a large amount, and
this will further decrease net earnings
u am not especially abiding to
-Atchison conditions. But even the
strongest among US cannot stand UNI
der present conditions, and the weaker
Will. of course, drop first
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-06-01

the most sensational publications have
been made. at which / do not hesitate
to say ! feel the greatest Indignation.
For instance, It was published that
bolts of cloth were found in my wife's
baggage. while the only article In
her baggage which by the greatest
stretch of the Imagination. could pos
sibly be described as a bolt of cloth.
was a roll OF sheets which my family
had used for over Il year. and which
even the customs officials themselves
admitted was non dutiable article,
and therefore they assessed no duty
on IT, The Jewels which we alleged
to have purchased abroad had no
existence in fact, and no iewelry what
ever was appraised for duty, we hav-
ing none at all except the few modest
ornaments which my wife has worn
for years and took abroad with her.
These are the real facts Of the
case, and am glad of this opportunity
to acquaint the public with them"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-06-01

died Yesterday In Richmond. were
brought 70 this city and Inferred in
Maplcwood Cemetery. the burial SER
vice being conducted by the Rev. Gilby
C. Kelly. D. D., Of the First Methodist
Church Mrs. Craven was the young
est dauShter OF the late William keb-
finger. and had been an invalid for
a number of years. She was twice
marred---1rst to DIR. Reuben George
OF this city, and later 10 Andrew
Craven, a well-known resident OF Albc-
marie but more recently of Richmond.
She Is survived by her husband and
two children--William George. Of
Providence, r. l.. and Miss Harriet
George. of Richmond.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-06-01
South Richmond Bureau.
The Times Dispatch,
100 Hull Street.

Tho following letter from e. F, Davis. an
eS-Confederate veteran, whose home is at
1929 Decatur Street is of especial interest.
Mr.. Davis has the following TO say regard
ing incident during the war:
In the September issue of the Contedo-
rate Veteran, there a statement made
that there was a dispute as to the soldier
or command of soldiers which last crossed
Mayo's Bridge on sunday morning, April
., 1860 Colonel Clement Suivane, OF Cam
bridge, Nd. replied in the December issue
10 the effect that 1t was a. fragnlen of Gem
eral G. w. c. Lees command. and that II
was he and an engineer officer that set the
bridge on fire. do not doubt his state
ment as to setting the bridge fire, but
as TO a fragment of General g, w. G. Lees
command, known as the Local Defense be-
ing the last to cross the bridge. he is In
, error.
81 belonged TO General William w.
Gary's command. Company r. Twenty
fourth Virginia Cavalry, and was detailed
US the rear man OF the rear guard under
lieutenant Oliver at Fort Gtlmer. and so
continued until I reached Rurkeville juno
ton remember distinctly that was with
Gideon Starke, of my own company, and
that We were placed about forty or fifty