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Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-01-20
JUSTICE BERGEN DISM|SSES
WR|TS IN FREEH0LDER CASE
OF
$4,000 FOR
LOSS OF LEG

A verdict for $4,000 in favor of
Eugene S. Stokes, machinist, of
Brooklyn, was awarded by jury in
the supreme court at New York
against the Barber Asphalt Paving
Company, as damages for the loss of
a leg at the companys plant in this
city on June Is, 1906. This was the
second time the case had been heard,
as at the first trial a year ago 1t was
thrown out Of court. The trial was
before Judge Dayton and jury in
New York city. Caplin & Nolan rep
resented the Barber Company and
Arthur G. Train, also of New York,
was counsel for Mr.. Stokes The YER
dict was for the full amount of the
suit
During June, 1906. Mr.. Stokes had
peen employed at the Barber plant
in this city for about three weeks,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-01-20

when he was caught under a de-
scending elevator and was so badly
injured that one of his legs had to be
amputated. At the plant of the COM
pany it was stated that Stokes hap
pened to be under the elevator when
it was lowered and was injured in
that way.
According to his testimony,
Stokes was not only an expert ma
chinist, but was employed by the
Pinkerton Detective Agency to see
what was going on at the Barber
company's plant. He said he re-
ceived salary from the Pinkertons
and from the company, but declined
to say what his duties in the detec-
tive line were.
Superintendent j. G. Fowler At the
plant this morning said that he knew
nothing about Stokes being detec-
tive, other than the mans testimony
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-01-20
GREAT FLOODS
COVER FRANCE
Southern and Eastern Sec
tion Has Suffered Greatly
--Some Loss of Life.
PART OF PARIS UNDER
speciar by Un.ted Press Wire.

Special. By United Press Wire.
Paris, Jan. 20:-Hundreds of peo-
pie are in danger today from flood
which is sweeping large part of
eastern France. Property lost al
ready is enormous. Much live stock
has been drowned and scores of
bridges are destroyed. The village
Of Avenay is surrounded by water,
and it is feared many will drown.
The military was called out to as
sist the life-savers in rescuing peo-
pie from the flood now covering a
part of Paris. Wine warehouses
along the docks are flooded and
thousands of casks Of wine have been
carried into the river. A land slide
has occurred near Lemans dashing q
train into a deep ravine, killing two
passengers and injuring many others.
1t is impossible to get relief to the
wrecked train.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-01-20
RAILROADS REFUSE
DEMANDS OF MEN
Special by United Press Wire.

New York, Jan. 20:-Thirty-two
railroads centering in New York to-
day refused the demands made by
their 100000 trainmen and conduct
ors for large increases in wages and
shorter hours. They asked Tor a
conference between managers Of the
railroads and union men. As yet no
date has been announced.
A compromise, it Is believed, will
be the outcome of future conferences.
Vice-President Smith, Of the New
York Central, made the following
statement: 'The requests of the
trainmen committee were gone over
carefully, and it was found we could
not consistently accede to their de-
mands.' 1t is said the trainmen
asked for increases in wages varying
from ten to 100 per cent. and for
standard ten hour day for union
men, with overtime.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-01-20
NEW SITE FOR PUBLIC
SERVICE POWER HOUSE

1t is learned today from an unof-
fetal saurce that negotiations are be-
ing closed for the purchase of the
Hammil & Gillespie tract opposite
the Atlantic Terra Gotta plant in
Buckingham avenue, by the Public
Service Corporation. 1t is said the
ground is being purchased for site
for a new pawer house.
The Public Service concern at first
tried to secure the Sayre & Fisher
track near Keasbey and later tried
to buy land along the Lehigh Valley
railroad,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-01-20
GREGORY MAY
GET REDUCTION
County Tax Board to Con-
slider Appeal Again at Spe-
cial Session Monday.
NAY DISMISS ATLANTIC
List of Decisions Announced
in Applications Made
Throughout Middlesex.

Although the Middlesex COUNTY
Board for the Equalization of Taxes
held its final stated meeting fol
hearing appeals yesterday, another
meeting will be held next Monday
night in New Brunswick to consider
the applications of John H. Gregory
against this city. The Atlantic Terra
Gotta Company, which is asking for
big reduction on it's real and per-
sonal property in this city, had nc
representative present yesterday and
an adjournment was asked AS that
was the last scheduled meeting of the
board to hear appeals, the applica-
ton will probably be dismissed. i
seems evident that a liberal reduc-
ton will be allowed on the assess
ment of Mr.. GregOry's personal and
real property.
The results Of the hearings held
in rural districts of the county OF
Tuesday are announced as follows:
Nathan w. Clayton vs. South
River, $4,000. affirmed
Mrs. Henrietta P. Bisset VS.. Sayre-
vile Township, s40O, affirmed.
Joseph Backstein VS.. Cranbury,
two applications for reductions not
acted upon; no appearance
Forman S. Barcalow VS.. Cranbury
$500, affirmed.
Against East Brunswick.
Anna NJ. Clark, $4,5OO, reduced tc
$500.
George Walters, $4,000, reduced
to $4,000.
John Ruck. $4,000. reduced to ST.
$50.
Benjamin B. Hagaman, $500, re-
duced to s40O.
Henry Segil, s3,5OO assessment on
tract of land and personal property
$500 on personal property abated.
Bernard Campbell & Co., $4,000
affirmed
Henry Polinch, $500. affirmed.
Against Jamesburg.
Ella Grove, 5000, reduced to 1923
Charles H. Harlon, $4,000, at
firmed.
Mary La Roka. 5000, reduced tc
$3.50.
Joseph La Roka, s1,S25, reduced
TO $1,225.
Against Madison.
Samuel Kaufman, $500. az
firmed.
Richard Arrowsmith. $4,000. af-
frmed.
Gross Bros, $4,000, affirmed.
Madison Transportation Co.. s11,-
600, affirmed.
Vigiland Land and Security Co.
S15, to be adjusted.
Francis A. Haussman, $3.50, to bt
adjusted.
Against Monroe.
Harry Cohen, $2,S00, affirmed
Sarah NJ, Gordon, $1,000, reduced
to $500.
August c. Streitwolf. Jr., $4,000
affirmed.
Harry B. Gravatt, $4,000. reduced
to $4,000
Joseph spirs, $500, affirmed.
Against Highland Park.
Charles Walmross. Jr:, $1,000, re
duced to $500.
Theodore H. Reafeld. $1,000. re
duced to $500.
T. F. Lanning, s1,7OO, reduced tc
81, 800.
Against PiscatGway.
w. A. McClung, $4,000, reduced tt
S2,500.
W. H. Brokaw, $1,000. affirmed.
Herman Jansen, $4,000, affirmed
Charles NJ. Jones, $4,000, affirmed
Against New Brunswick.
One case was decided against New
Brunswick. as follows;
Mrs. Charles Ward VS. New Bruins
wick, $500, reduced to s1,600.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-01-20
ALLDS AND cONGER ARE
EXCUSED FROM SENATE
snecinl hu nnited Preaa wire.

Albany, Jan. 20:-Senator Aids,
against whom a charge of accepting a
bribe has been made, was today ex-
cused from further attendance in the
senate until the senate acts after in
vestigating the charge. Aids was
excused at his own request. Senator
Conger, who made the charges, was
also excused.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-01-20
ARGUMENT OVER The
BALLIhCER COMMITTEE
spec.al oy United Press W.rc.

SpCCIut Oy Cuttcu (T6SS hU0.
Washington, Jan. 20:-A heated
argument occupied the House over
resolutions from the committee on
rules providing that the House pro-
ceed to elect by resolution the House
members of the Ballinger-Pinchot in
vestigating committee today. The
resolution was passed without COM
ment but Immediately the matter of
the election caused discussion.
Representative Lloyd, whose name
was substituted by the republican
caucus for that of Representative
Rainey, who was supposed to have
been objected to for the place by
President Taft, declared he thought
the minority should elect its own rep
resentatives. Champ Clark backed
this view, and a hot debate followed.
The House finally named the COM
mittee nominated by the rules COM
mittee
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-01-20
TICKETS FOR HOSPITAL
EVENT JANUARY 27

Tickets for the lecture and enter
tainment for the benefit of the
nurses home of the city hospital, to
be held Thursday, January 27, in the
Auditorium, are now on sale at Sea-
mans and Barnekov & Petz's drug
stores and Mayor Bollschweiler' ci
gar store
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-01-20
DECLINES TO SERVE
THE INVESTIGATION

Washington, Jan. 20:-Represen-
tative Lloyd, of Missouri, who was
named last night as one of the demo-
cratic members Of the Ballinger-Pi Pin
chot investigation committee, today
said he would not serve. Democrats
expect to take action on the matter
this afternoon or evening"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-01-20
YOUNG PEOPLE
HEAR LECTURE
Rev. Anderson, of Brooklyn,
Gives Interesting Talk at
st. Stephens Church.
SOCIAL HOUR FOLLOWS

Rev. A. v. Anderson, of Brooklyn,
gave an interesting historical lecture
to the Young Peoples Society of st.
Stephens Danish Lutheran church
at their weekly meeting held in the
basement of the church last night
There were many members and
friends present.
After the lecture social time
was held and cake and coffee were
served by the young ladies of the
soceity.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-01-20
SENATOR KEAN'S BILL
FOR STEVENS RELIEF
speoia1 oy United Press wire.

Special by United Press Wire.
Washington, Jan. 20:-Senator
Kean, of New Jersey, has introduced
a bill in the senate providing for the
payment of $1,9S3.06 to the heirs of
Durham w. Stevens. Stevens, who
was some time ago assassinated by
Korean fanatic, tried in vain for
thirty years to collect this amount
which is due him for services at To-
kio in 1873 and 1879.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-01-20
Freeholders Fixing Budget

Special to the EVENING NEWS.
New Brunswick, JAM 20:-The
Board of Freeholders met here this
morning as committee of the whole
and took up the budget. The meet
ing was private. They will report at
the regular meeting next Monday.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-01-20
TAKE ACTION AGAINST
HIGH RAILROAD OFFICIALS
Special ny United Press Wire.

Chicago, Jan. 20:-Following a
conference last night between State
Attorney Weyman and directors of
the Western Indiana railroad, an
nouncement was made today that
civil and criminal action would prob
ably be taken at once against Benja-
min Thomas, former president of the
road. President Fetzer, of the Him
ois Northern Railroad Company, and
Charles r. Kappas, real estate man,
who are charged with having de-
frauded the railroad out OF $3.50. 900
through "kiting" prices of real es-
tate.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-01-20
HORRIBLE MURDER OF
GIRL SHOCKS CHICAGO

partment has been placed on the
case but so far no clew as to the iden-
tity of the murderer has been found.
The victim has. been identified as a
girl named Anna Burlong. The body
was found by people living In the
same building and was lying on a
blood-soaked bed. clad only in a
night dress. Blood was spotted over
the walls and furniture. The head
was missing.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-01-20
AEROPlANE FLIGHTS
AT SAN FRANCISCO
speciol ou United Press VIC.

Special by United Press WIRE.
San Francisco, Jan. 20-Arrange-
ments have been made here for a
series OF aeroplane flights beginning
Sunday, by Paulhan, Mascorol and
Mason, now at Los Angeles. Ac-
cording to the program Paulhan will
attempt a new record for height
Sunday. Programs call for a cross
country flight Monday and an endur-
ance test Tuesday.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-01-20
PHILADELPHIA STRIKE
SEEMS INEVITABLE
Special Dy United Press Wire.

Philadelphia, Jan. 2O-A general
strike of the trainmen of the Phila-
delphia Rapid Transit Company to-
day seems inevitable. Indications
at noon were that the company will
stand pat in refusing to accept the
trolley mems offer to arbitrate their
grievances. Secretary of Treasury
Barron, of the local union, today
said: "If the company has officially
refused to arbitrate, a strike will be
called at once" National President
Mahon, of Detroit, has not yet been
heard from.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-01-20
Riiou Force to Dance.

A prominent function of the year
will be the first annual ball of the
Bijou theatre employees, which will
be held In the Auditorium on We'd
nesday night, February 2.
troduced.
tary band will furnish the music.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-01-20
EXCISE BOARD
MEET TONIGHT.
To Consider The Application
for a Transfer of the
Packer House License.
SPECIAL SESSION

President Richard Henderson of
the Board OF Excise Commissioners
announced today that special meet
ing of the board had been called for
tonight, at o'clock.
The only business which is sched-
uled to be brought before the COM
missioners at this session is the ap-
plication for transfer of the Packer
House license from Peter Floersch to
George w. Crawford.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-01-20
TAFT LOSES HOPE FOR
FEDERAL INCORPORATION
sn,oio1 bv Untted Press Wire.

Washington, Jan. 20:-President
Taft has practically abandoned his
efforts toward the proposed federal
incorporation law. He will devote
his entire attention to other legisla-
ton, including interstate commerce.
According to the understanding
reached between the President and
the leaders, legislation win not, be
pressed.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-01-20
POLICE CHIEF PRISONER
WHILE ROBBERS WORKED
sneninl nu unitea Press Voc.

Little Falls, N. Y, Jan. 20:-Four
yeggmen at Mohawk, near here. at
4 O'Clock this morning seized Police
Chief Bronner and forced him to
enter the post office, where they
bound and compelled him to watch
them crack the safe, secured 500
and left the chief a prisoner in the
post office. A posse has been un-
able to find any trail of the robbers
This is the fourth robbery of this
kind in this section.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-01-20

Special BY United Press Wire.
Chicago, Jan. 20:-One of the
most horrible murders in Chicago's
history was revealed about noon to-
day when the body of young white
woman, decapitated and disembow-
eled, was found in fiat on the south
side. The body was still warm when
the police reached the scene.
Every detective in the police de-
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-01-20
S. F. somogyi Gets New Car.

Stephen F. Somogyi has purchased
a new thirty-horsepower Mitchell
automobile from the Perth Amboy
Garage Company He, has disposed
OF his Ford runabout to DR.. Max
Greenwald, of Fayette street,
through the p. A. Garage Company
as agents.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-01-20
Local Property Sold.
10 the EVENING NEWS

Special to the EVENING NEWS.
New Brunswick, Jan. 20.-Sheriff
Quackenboss sold Perth Amboy
property this morning. 1t is located
at Sayre avenue and Steadman place.
1t was in case between John d.
Grover and Adam Karnitz. The
property was bought by Grover for
5000. The decree and costs were
$1,778.5S
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-01-20

If work upon roof you seek.
G. II. Wright can do it,
Fixing it in such way
That you will not rue it.
"a chip off the old block" is he;
The rule, ''Iike father, son"
Applies to this firm truthfully,
Their work is all well done.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-01-20

WEATHER - Partly
cloudy tonight ard to-
morrow. Warmer to-
night.
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1910-03-18
ITEMS FROM TIP. 8. r. 80.


Mrs. I, H. Deatherage spent
the day Monday with Mrs. G. T..
Price. r,a,. n =
Mrs. Price and Mics Anni6
Luster spent last Friday with
Mrs Peach IT
Al Shropshire owing to his
health was not permitted to fill
his appointment at Union, Std-
day. INA
Shropshire and Son were in
Kenna Tuesday p. IN. and spent
the night with G. L. Prick, the
grocer. un
P. j. Williamson of Kenna
will preach here next Sunday
March goth at IL O'clock a. M.
at the chapel ~ 80,
}hllle EVdiine Mckinney grand
daughter of Bro. j.. B King, de
seased, has been very i'll ibis
week but is lepor ed some better.
Hello boys / failed to Gina
anything in last weeks paper
from many of you; are you too
busy topen a line? Your humble
scribe is on the retired list this
week with La Grippe, but hope
to be in the ring soon.
Hernlon, the little son Of Mr.,
and Mrs. Williams, was very i'll
with Group last week butts bet
ter now.
We learn that Mr.. Grove an
ticicpates building some in the
near future. That's right Mr..
Grove your project will add to
the value of our tw p, homes.
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1910-03-18

Where are the undesirable habits
of the yesteryear ?-Washingt Her,
aid.
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1910-03-18

4e-,F r+-. y No. 1853. ,-..
Bebaltnfent Of tile Interior. Unite
States Land office. Roswell, New Mex
ieof Mar. y 51g4d.F s7t e. ttss =e-4
A sufficient contestaaffidavit haWntf
been flied in this office by Andrew.
Shropshire, Judson, n. NJ, contestant
against Homestead Entry No. 02349
made Aug. 2li 1908, for SEA Section
%, Township s., Range SO E., b
Robert H., Sheppard CONTESTED. j
which it is ALLEGED under date of ~
'9,s-l910,, that said Robert. n. aSbeppai--
has wholly abandoned said tract, he
not resided upon improved or ouittEar.
ed said land or any part thereon fo
more than six months next prior t.
date of affidavit, and That said auege
absence from the said land was nc
due to his employment in the arm.
navy or marine corps of the Unite
States in time, of war: Said partie
Hereby n0ufledlto appeaf-Ie spln q an 3,
offer eyiaehceg touchin sad .allcg3
ton at 10 o'clock a. hls on April 23r,
1910, before w T. Cowgirl, e. S. Com
missioner, at his office in Kcnna
Ghttyes COUNTY, New MEXICO and TIA
final hearing will be held at 9 o'cloc
a. m, on May p 1910 -jefme-tLe. Reg
lister and Receiver at the United state
Land Officeiu Roswell, New AIeGite.
The said contestant having, in
proper affidavit, filed Mar. T. 1910, 81
forth facts which show that after du
diligence Personal serNtce Of this ne
tice cannot be made, it is hereby o.
dored and directed that such motto
be. GIVEN by due audi piopere publica.
ton Y. c. 1inotso
(Aiar % Apr 80 Register
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1910-03-18

pleasure trip to Elida today.
Walter Adkins, who has been
working at Roswell for some
time, is now back on his claim.
He came in Saturday morning,
7. B. Chiefly has returned
from Clovis, and is preparing to
put out crop on his claim,
near Olive. 1td
r. Ramey, who has a claim
out in the Ranger Lake settle
ment, took out a load of lumber
Friday to start on his house
building. l .ym1A eaj
i- 1 sI
Isaac r. Dowell Concluded
tnat Instead of proving up cn his
claim he would sell out, and
Monday he relingquished and
his brotherin law, Alvin Black,
filed on the claim as an addition
al homestead,
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1910-03-18

J. H.. Sexton, of Sexton, who
is acting as a deputy for Assessor
Guy Herbert, is interviewing the
people of 6tir locality. this week
finding out how much we are
Z worth, Mr.. Sexton is an intelli-
gent official, and very industri-
Gus III his work. sane Tan
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1910-03-18
SOCIAL PARTY.

The young folks were given a
a social party last, night al the
home Of Mr. and Mrs, TT. w. Fry.
The DC aasion was blade chiefly
IN honor of Miss Lula King, a
siArer of Mrs, Fry, WHO'S here
for an extended visit. Supper
was served about II o'clock, so
the guest, not only enjoyed
social intercourse, but also came
away with . ased pallets, hav-
11.lll Il nit.
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1910-03-18
CONTEST Notice.


Department of the Interior, Unite
StsjeS Land office, Roswell, New Mex
leo. ..-r -- y. ,.......-....-
A sufficient contest afsdavit Layin.
been filed in this office by Curtis !
Glenn, Kenna, n. NJ, contestant
against Homestead Entry No. l4J4s
made Apr: "A, 1905 for NW14 Section
20, Township 6 S., Range 80 D.d-b
James NJ. Berrier, contestse in which
it is alleged under date OF March :
1910, that said James M. BerTier la
wholly abandoned said tract, has no
resided upon. improved or cultivate
said land or any part thereon for more
than six months neXt prior to dat
OF affidavit and that said alleged alb
senee from the said land was not du
to his employment in the army, nav
or marine corps of the United States
in time of war; And that said lentry
man never established a rcsldepCe OF
said land, and never at any tirAe cul
tiyated d. improved any porfon O
said land said parties are hereby no
tilted to appear, respond and otfe
evidence touching said allegation
10 o'clock a, In, on May Z, 1910. bsfor,
w. r. Cowgirl l.. S. Commissioners, a
his office in Kepna Chaves county
New Mexico, and that final hearing
will be held at o'clock q. IN. On Ma
10. 1910, before the Register ana Re
ceiver at the United States Land OF
flee in Roswell, New Mexico
r. G TiNOtsor
tApr t-Apr 29) Register.
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1910-03-18

d. w Houston returned from
Kansas TuesdtY, and has made
application to prove up on hi
claim He has 800 and is max
ing his proof under Soldiers
right 'i-
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1910-03-18

Geo Littletield, wife and baby
returned home last Tuesday
from Roswell, where they had
been visiting friends since the
latter part Of last week. m
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1910-03-18

flames "A Harris who had a
contest on the Ehos Kern claim,
near Olive, bought Mr., Kern's
relingquisliment Monday and
filed on the land. Mr., Kern goes
back to Oklahoma ota aHa 81
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1910-03-18

/ Only q weeksmoieoof schoo
here and Ghechildreli al appreci,
ate and regret'to part with their
teacher Ar. ca Case, p. NJ. Of
Judson. aai i'3'''7 r7ro1n
? J.1:A.. Lister and G.!F. Price
were ii the chino breaks last
week laying in a supply oflsnm
tner COOK wood for they know
what effect cedar will have on
the COOKS. 2sHa1
-There is some talk of some
more Of our ZIP. boys g0ing to
the west breaks for posts to inn
prove h4ir abominable littleN.
M claims, but we thank God for
thia aboihination. I'D.
We learn ait a late hsur this
p. m. that Mrs. King wife of the
deceaset will accompany her
daqght} Ms Mckinney to'her
home in Okia., where she will
likely 81 nd the summer
ltF Q mean has just finished
his ioOo' land preparation for
Greayess who is stiil in Amarillo,
sorting pi' @
Tom, Say Sam, is it leaking
in there2
Sam, No Sab, done quit leak
i here an goneleakin out doze.
Here IS to the Record and her
readers, From Old Texas.
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1910-03-18

IL YOU contemplate -buildin <
II concrete, block or stone. dr. y
card 20 A J. Shropshire, Jud.
son, New Mexico | have e..
pcrience in all lines of this
work. and car turn Won out q
satisfactory job, aud / work un.
Ter a strict guarantee.
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1910-03-18
Local.

kaffir- corn Seed for Sale at
Kenna Mere antile' Co.'S. Home
grown, hand cleaned and graded Il
Geo Huffman, of w ooton,
was in town Monday aud flied
on additional land. I'M ,
John H. Ford came home
from Clovis, Friday and filed on
additional homestead.
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1910-03-18

G. H, Putnam and wife and
Mrs. j. Az Kimmons made a
pleasure trip to Elida today.
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1910-03-18
NOTICE to CoRREsPoEDE7Ng.

Country correspondence ~
matters Of public interest solicit
ed, welcomed and appreciated.
Neiahborhood items especially
lesired. All matters intended
For publication should reach ua
IS early in the week as roSsihfs
rot later than Wednesday at
falthest. In writing names
please use care to wife theHI
lainly, and Go ret 'ay "
smith, or Mrs. Jones, or Mis-
Femis' but write it j, G. Smith.
Mrs. D. B. Jones or Miss Hattie
Ferris, as the case may be, go
nCN
.Ot os l'
q. tbs,
fusicu
gi5m@ aQdp re
Mr. " 14(twein,
Local Editor.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-12-20
divorce 81; You u al that would have 4,

to divorce you all that would have 10
be done would be to unite the sticks
in the presence Of three witnesses and
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