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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-06-22

LOST-Waterman Ideal fountain
pen. Finder please return to this
Office 25-3pd
FOR SALE-Two good mich cows,
coming in soon. Mrs. P. T.
Courtney, Bluffton, Ia 25-2.
FOR RENT-Newly painted, eight
room house on Maple Ave. In
quire of d. E. Reed. 25-2pd.
FOR SALE-Good second hand
surrey, also rubber tired buggy.
Both for sale cheap. l.. o. Reed
livery barn. 24-2.
WANTED-A man TO work by the
month on my place in West De-
corah. With or without board.
c. w. Burdick. 24-2.
FOR RENT-Upright piano. Terms
reasonable. Enquire Winneshiek
County Bank. 23-tf.
FOR SALE-Two mares with colts;
also one brood mare, weighing
1000 in good flesh. Also new
mich COWS. Walter Bucknell,
DEBORAH, Ia, r. 3. 23tf.
FOR RENT-East End Livery and
Feed Barn. d. f. Reed. 19tf.
FOR SALE-Dyrland's Cafe. Reason
for selling, other business. c. A.
Dyrland. 2tf.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-06-22
3LUFFTON.
June 90. 191l

June 20, 1910.
The remains of Mrs. ID. II. Haley
who was formerly Miss Katie Gil
leece, were brought here last We'd
nesday from her home at Leeds, S.
ID. and buried in the Catholic ceme-
terry, in the family lot beside her
parents Her funeral was largely
attended by old friends and neigh
bors and also by friends and rela-
tives from Austin, MINI, and other
places Those from away who at
tended were Mr.. and Mrs. Chas.
Gilleece and daughter Genevieve of
Austin, Edward Gilleece and wife
of Austin, John Gilleece of Minnea-
polls, Mr.. Haley and sister of Wood
stock, H., Mrs. Campbell and Mrs.
Collins of Calmar, Ia, and Miss
Fisher of Austin, Mrs. r. Duffin
and Mrs. ]. Kelley of DEBORAH and
several other friends from DEBORAH.
The casket was loaded with beauti-
full floral offerings and the large at
tendance at the funeral showed the
high esteem in which the deceased
was held at her old home.
Mrs. James Courtney and son
Michael have gone TO Lake Crystal,
Mimi, to visit her brother, John
Glenn at that place.
Rev. Father Gallagher spent a
few days visiting his relatives near
Button.
c. E. Mckinney of DEBORAH erect
two new windmills last week, one
for Pat Gallagher and one for Mrs
p. T. Courtney.
James Henry received car load
of cattle from st Paul last week, to
put out on pasture.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-06-22
CORRESPOND
LINCOLN TOWNSHIP.
June 90 1910

June 20, 1910.
The fish peddler has started on
his usual rounds.
A Jewish peddler called in vari.
Gus neighborhoods here last week,
trying TO dispose of his goods.
Crops are beginning to suffer for
want OF rain. Inc hay crop will be
lighter than it has been in years.
DR.. Lewis made some calls at the
home of Mike Kratz last week.
The Northern Iowa Telephone Co.
had a man out last week looking at
their Otter Greek line, which has
shown signs of baking.
Little Merrill Butt has been quite
sick the past week, probably due to
teething.
Mr.. Paine of DEBORAH and Severt
Ringeon of Ridgeway made trips
into the country last week writing
insurance for various parties.
Mr. Frank Kuntz went to DEBORAH
last week after a stay of several
weeks here.
Miss Mae Toman of DEBORAH is
the guest of her cousin, Miss Myr-
tie Schild, this week.
Josh Scheurer and Will Nesseth
traded horses one day last week.
Mrs. Olaf Qualley nee Stella Mes
seth, has been the guest of Mrs. p.
Qualley a few days last week, also
calling on a few of her former
neighbors.
Mrs. Hoyey. mother of Mrs. p.
Qualley, returned to her home at
Nordness Friday, after several
weeks visit here.
Mrs. C. Schild and Mrs. Frank
KuntZ went to Decorah last week
Thursday, the former to visit at the
Tomann home and the latter at the
Bertossa home.
Miss Mary Bertossa, formerly a
teacher of this township, departed
for Washington Monday to be gone
for an indefinite period. While
there she will visit her brother
Ferdinand and possibly teach
school.
Mrs. Mike Kratz has been on the
sick list few days last week.
A. F. Schil1 autoed to DEBORAH
last week for pleasure and to visit
his sister, Mrs. w. A. Tomann.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-06-22
HESPER.

June ~, l JlV.
Mr.. VIM. Hutchinson went to
Austin, MINI. on Wednesday of last
week, to pay visit to his sister,
Mrs. Fred Allen, whom he has not
seen for the last fourteen years.
He returned Friday.
Mrs. Kelley of Chicago is the
guest of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs
Halder Johnson.
Mrs. r. III. Worth of La Crosse
came and spent Saturday and Sun
day with Hesper friends and rela-
tives. returning to her home on
Monday.
The stork visited the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph McMillen on
Monday and left in their care a
beautiful baby girl.
A. large crowd from here attend
ed the picnic at Bluffton. The Hes
per band furnished the music,
which was a success.
]. II. Hiatt is home from Mason
City, where he has been to attend
the annual picnic of the Nj. w. A.
Invitations are out for the we'd
ding of Miss Blanche Plunkett and
Grove Ruwe.
10 hOlC iAohi
Oskaloosa, where he has been at
tending school for the last few
years.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hans Moen from the
Waterloo Ridge visited at Steno's
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. M. c. Carter
are enjoying the pleasure OF having
the entire family at home, Mrs. Fred
Baker and children, Miss Edna Car
ter of Drayton, n. D., also Miss
Dora Carter Of McGregor, Iowa.
On Monday r. Reid went to Wa
terloo to attend the annual meeting
of Iowa Grand Lodge of A. f & A..
NJ.
Mr.. Alfred Beisley is expected
home soon from England. where he
went last fall to visit relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Street or
story City have come to spend their
summer vacation with the Plunkett
family, also Mrs. Alfred Street and
children of Cleveland, Ohio.
Several from here attended the
funeral of Ralph Shelley at Burr
Oak.
Alfred and Willie Nelson FROM
Prosper were at John Steno's Mon
day.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-06-22
CASTALIA.
June 81, 1910

June 81, 1910.
The Clermont boys were defeated
by the Castalia team at the bal
grounds Sunday. The score was
five to four
Mrs. Walter VIM and son Alva
Mrs. K. Riggs and Blanche Riggs
were Postville callers Tuesday.
Mrs Arthur Kramer OF Dixon
Ill. came Thursday to visit her par
cnts. MIR. and Mrs. Geo. Buchanan.
Mr.. John Tatro has been visiting
his brother, A. C. Tatro He re-
turned to mis- home near West
Union Monday.
The Ladies of the NJ. Z. church
gave an ice cream social Thursday
at the home of H. Meyer.
Velma Meyer is on the sick list.
Florence Allen Of DEBORAH is Wis
iting at the home of Ed Allen.
Thomas Carroll of Owatonna Wis
tied friends in Castalia Thursday
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. Hanson
Friday, June 18th, son.
Mr.. Thos. Kane returned Monday
from Kansas City.
Joseph Barrett returned from
Dubuue Wednesday. He has been
attending st. Joseph College in that
city.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-06-22

AUTO-Rambler runabout, in go0S.E
condition for sale at half the price
of good horse. Inquire this
Office, or NJ. P. Riggs, Castalia,
Iowa If nd.
FARMS have for sale a number
of the best farms in Winneshiek
county, ranging in price from $40
per acre up. if taken soon. Call
on j. H. Blaess, DEBORAH, Iowa.
lift.
UMBER-Sawed lumber in lengths
from to so feet for dimension
timber, in 2X4, 2x6 and 2xS. Phil
Halse, DEBORAH, Iowa. R4. lift.
FOR SALE-Good, all arond horse.
Eight years old. A willing work
er, and splendid driver. Weighs
around eleven hundred. Will he
sold cheap if taken at once. Dab
ly's farm, in West DEBORAH. Off.
FOR SALE-Bronze Turkey toms.
Big, husky fellows that will put
vitality in your flock. Three dol
lars each. At Dahly's farm, West
DEBORAH. Off,
AUTO-Best bargain in last seasons
auto, high grade make, in Iowa.
Special reasons for selling. Fine
five-passenger touring car, fully
equipped, at about half price. In
quire this office. lift.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-06-22
The Conservation of Natures Re-
sources.

Applies as we'll to our physical
state as to material things. G.. j,
Budlong, Washington, r. l., rea-
lized his condition and took warning
before ii was too late. He says:
Il suffered severely from kidney
trouble, the disease being hered-
itary in our family. | have taken
four bottles of Foley's Kidney Rem
edy. and now consider myself thor
oughly cured: This should be a
warning to all not TO neglect taking
Foley's Kidney Remedy until it Is
too late" r. A. Engbertson. June
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-06-22

Foley's Kidney Remedy may be
given TO children with admirable
results. 1t does away with bed
wetting, and is also recommended
for use after measles and scarlet
fever. r. A. Engbertson. June.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-06-22

-Lactone Buttermilk is a butter
milk with all the butter in it. Fresh
every day at Brunt e Parman's
fountain. cents.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-06-22

The sweetest aeolian harp would
not sound like music if it were used
to get man up in the morning.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-06-22

-Lactone Buttermilk at Brunt &
Parman's fountain, cents.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-06-22

Many stories are like ashes; when
thoroughly sifted there is not much
left.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-06-22
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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-08

Duncan McKim. Mrs. Audenreid. Mrs.
w. w. Rockhill. Mrs. E. II. Gheen. Dr.
and Mrs. Thomas NJ Chatard. Dr. and
Mrs Randolph, Mrs. II. B. Brown. Mrs
George s. Lothrop Bradley. Mrs Edison
Bradley, Mrs. Joseph Bradley, Mrs
Thomas Chatard, Mrs. George Calvert
Carter, Miss Douglas. Mrs. William c.
Denny, Mrs. George /. Gillespie, Mrs.
H. Gore. Mrs. W. P Hall, Mrs Isham
Hornsby. Mrs. John Hays Hammond,
Mrs Nicholas Luquer. Mrs. John Nc
GOwan, Mrs. George Marye, Mrs. Allan
McLane. Mrs. John Lindsay Morehead.
Mrs. Wirton Matthews, Miss Mimmack.
Mrs. I. T. Mann. Mrs William Belden
Noble, Mrs. II. Cleveland Perkins, Mrs
Francis Riggs, Mrs William c. Rives.
Mrs. Alpheus Snow. Mrs. Roland Cotton
Smith, Mrs. Percy Smith, Mrs. Satterlee.
Mrs, F. c. Stevens. Mrs r. Fitch
Shepard, Mrs. Stoney, Mrs Talbot, Mrs
Nathaniel Wilson. Mrs. Clarence Wilson.
Mrs. Eugene Watson. Mrs Norman
Williams, Miss Isabelle Wells. Rear Adj
miral and Mrs. Van Reypen and their
daughter, Nine Serge Korff. OF Russia,
who is their guest.
Mrs. Julian James, president OF the
House of Mercy board, had a supper for
those taking part in the tableaux after
the performance. After supper the guests
danced.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-08

the sparkling diamonds. Quickly I
emptied the case and put the jewels in
my pockets. I had my travelling grip
ready. and half an hour later was
Joined by young Bragg, and we boarded
an electric car for Baltimore. After ar
irving in Baltimore on Tuesday night. I
changed my clothes and at midnight
boarded a train for Newark, n. J.
Wears Disguise In New York.
we arrived in Newark the next morn
ing and went to New York City by trolley
For over a week We were in New York
City. In New York I wore a disguise. I
wore a red wig and brown mustache,
and I believe that any country sheriff
could have told that I was the man
wanted
THE papers had stories of me being
traced 20 New York. and some of them
declared that I had pawned some Of the
jewelry there, which was correct. I did
pawn a number Of diamonds and sold
some gold"
why did you take young Bragg with
you?"
well, I wanted some one to run err
rands and buy me papers, and 1 told him
that he would be given job in moving
picture par!or'
What did YOU do with the jewelry and
how did you sell it,"
Becoming cOnscience-stricken, I wrote
an anonymous letter to Commissioner
Bugher telling him that I would return
the swag II he would call off the police.
/ told him to reply through the personal
column of the New York World. / mailed
the letter while policeman stood near
the mail box. Later. in one OF the hotels,
1 heard a couple of detectives talking
about my case and finishing my drink. 1
got out of the place and decided to come
to Baltimore. Ii was my plan to sell
more of the jewels and make my way
West"
Hewlett told the police where he had
pawned some of the gems and where he
had buried others, and it is believed they
will all be recovered in a day or two
Hewlett will return to Washington with
out requisition.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-08
RIKKI Tx AND THE COBRA.
A Fight in Which the MOngOose
KILLED the Big Snake

II had the good fortune this evening, -
says a writer in the Ceylon Times, TO
witness a fight between a four-foot cobra
di capella and a mongoose.
ION first catching sight Of the cobra,
rikki tik (as Rudyard Kipling calls the
Indian mongoose) quietly smelt its tail
and then hung around awaiting events
with curiosity, but he had not long to
wait. for the cobra spread its hood, Kissed
out its death sentence and prepared 70
dart its coil at its natural and hated
enemy.
Now commenced a most interesting
and deadly battle-of feint and counter
feint by the mongoose and strike and
Hghtning-Iike recovery by his adversary,
who was also on the defensive. all the
time watching for the opportunity to get
in his proper aimed bite.
Time after time rikk1 tik squirmed
slowly I'D TO within reach of those ter
rible fangs-belly on ground-with every
gray hair of his body erect with anger
and excitement, his eyes glaring from his
head, which. by the wa. he invariably
held Sideways du.'ins This approach ard
attack. but the moment the cobra struck
in a flash back spTang master mongoose,
and, although often il appeared as if i'm
possible that he could have escaped the
dreaded fangs, not scratch harmed him,
and there he would be again. wearing the
cobra out and pressing his advantage
inch by inch.
AT last with a grow, and sharp :ikki
cry the p1ucky little beast flew in. avoid
ed the strike and seized the snake behind
the head, never for moment getting
under its mouth, but right at the nape
Of the neck and head, which he serunched
with a loud cracking sound despite the
struggles and twisting and turning OF the
cobra. Again and again rlkki returned
to the now writhing reptile and bit its
head and body until it lay dying
Finally he ate three or four inches of
his mortal foe. but carefully avoided eat
ing the fangs and poison glands, which 1
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-08

Washington and Baltimore aero men
regard the move to Gust Cortlandt Field
Bishop from the presidency of the Aero
Club of America from entirely different
points of view when it's effect toward
bringing the international meet to Col
lege Park is considered.
Waahington's Chances VIII Be Hurt.
Charles J. Bell, president of the local
club, thinks that If Bishop is ousted
Washington's chances for the meet will
be hurt materially. The men who are
trying to depose Mr.. Bishop are known
TO be in favor of having the meet on
Long Island" said Mr.. Bell last night
Mr.. Bishop has given US some hope
that we may get the meet. but only hope
I can't see how we shall be benefited
should he be ousted."
Baltimore aviation enthusiasts, on the
other hand, hail the move with joy, be-
lieving that it will bring the meet TO Col
lege Park
Await bishops Statement.
Other than to say that the vacnlating
ana unsportsmanlike conduct Of Mr.
Bishop has disguised them, the Balti
more aero men who have been instru-
mental in making College Park as a
factor as the site of the great meet,
would not make any comment on the
fight to dethrone the head of the club.
Their silence is due. however, to the fact
that they are awaiting a reply from Mr..
Bishop to a letter sent him by Secretary
Zahm. of the Washington-B Baltimore com
mittee. last week
In the letter Mr.. Bishop was asked to
furnish the joint committee with Informal
ton which would warrant their proceed
ing with the plans for the holding of the
meet at College Park in the event that
the site WAS selected. Until Mr.. Bishop
is allowed a reasonable time, they will
not break their silence.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-08
MISS JANE MAY MOLE WEDS
Becomes Bride Of William B. Rap.
ley at Westernport, Nd.
Rev. Horace p. StOweH Performs
CeremOny-YOungC Couple Starts
on Honeymoon Through East.

Miss Jane May Mole. daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. William b. Mole, of Luke. Nd,
and Mr. William Bachelor Rapley, son
Of William II. Rapley, of this city were
married at o'clock last evening in st.
James Episcopal Church. Westernport,
Nd. Rev Horace P. stowell the rector.
oficiated.
The bride is prominent socially ard the
church was crowded with friends of the
couple Miss Margaret Kalbaugh. Of
Piedmont, was maid Of honor. and the
bridesmaids were the Misses Rosalie
Morrison and Sarah Mcmillan. of Pied
mont. Miss Ella Hope Luke. daughter
Of Mr.. Allen Luke. was flower girl
DR.. Albert Clark. Of Washington. was
best man. The ushers were Messrs. Shep-
Ter Fitzgerald and William Wimsatt. of
Washington; Allen Luke, Of Luke. Nd,
ard Howard Dixon. of Westernport.
The bride was handsomely gowned in
white satin royal en- train with chiffon
and pearl trimmings Her veil was
caught with orange blossoms. and she
carried a white ivory covered prayer
book
The maid of honor were yellow mes
saline, and carried yellow roses, while
the bridesmaids were gowned in yellow
messaline and carried Marguerite roses.
handsome diamond necklace and
brooch were the bridegroom's gift to the
bride. She was given in marriage by
her father.
Decorations in the church and home,
where the reception was held. were in
white and yellow, jonquils being used to
carry out the color scheme. Mr.. and
Mrs. Rapley left late last night on a
honeymoon trip through the Eastern
States
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-08
GRAND JURY WILL
AWAIT HOFFSTOTT
No Chance to Escape Trial,
Declares Prosecutor.

Pittsburg. April 7.-Attorney William B.
Rodgers. of Pittsburg. after a long con-
ference with District Attorney William
A. Blakley, left tonight for New York,
where he will tomorrow confer with his
client, Frank n. Hoffstott. of the Press
ed Steel Car Company. who has been
indicted by the grand jury for bribery
and conspiracy in connection with Pitts
burg councilmen. Mr. Rodgers said It
would be decided tomorrow whether or
not Mr. Honstott would come TO Pitts
burg voluntarily.
4 nope Mr. Honstott viii come OF his
own accord, for we will hold this grand
jury until he appears before it," said Dis
trict Attorney Biakley this evening "If
Mr.. Honstott does not come of his own
free win. we viii bring him through ex-
tradition. OF course. we cannot extradite
him as a witness TO come before the
grand jury. but We can. and viii. extra
dite him on the indictments. The wealth
and standing OF Mr. Honstott will have
no influence with US"
Mr.. Hoffstott had a long consultation
with his Pittsburg attorney by telephone
last night and again to-day It is UNDER
stood that he feafs TO come here under
present conditions. owing to previous
harsh feelings shown against him here
when the Pressed steel Car strike was
on. Close friends Of Mr. Hofstott assert
cd that he will never appear for trial in
Pittsburg; that if a trial is forced,
Baby" Hoffstott. as the big fellow IS
known. win ask change Of venue to
some other county.
Editor To Give Evidence.
That there Is a man vastly more prom
inent than Hoffstott connected with the
bribery. and that his name Is being COW
cred b. the district attorney. is the con-
tention Of the Leader. This evening. in
a hot editorial. that paper calls on Dis
trict Attorney Blakley TO make public
the facts. TO call in the real man higher
Up, threatening that IN case he does not
do so the paper will print the name and
give the public all the evidence that 1t
has against the one higher up.
SIR Blakley has sent a special letter TO
Editor A h. Moore. Of the Leader. re-
questing that he personally appear before
the special grand jury tomorrow morn
ing al $3.50, and tell all he knows about
the rumOred man higher up.
Much interest is attached TO this, since
Moore's paper has frequently referred to
some mysterious persons high in finance
and politics who are being covered up.
Moore declares tonight that he will
make public tie mans name and give all
the testimony he has to the district at
torney. 1T will not be news to the dis
trict attorney. for he knows" said Moore
tonight
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-08
Smart for Her Age.

From TIE National Monthly
Rather a homely little girl aged four
was sent TO answer the door one after
noon while her mother was dressing.
While the little girl and the two callers
were waiting for the mother 10 come
down stairs the callers asked the usual
questions regarding the little girls age.
when she was going to school. etc.
At last one OF the callers, unable 10
longer contain herself. said TO the other:
she is not very pretty, is she?"
meaning the little girl
The little girl spoke up before the other
caller had time to answer: Il know I'm
not pretty, but I'm Smart for my age"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-08
WINTER L0ATH TO GO.
Weather Man Predicts Warmer
Temperature for Tomorrow

Weather Man Predicts Warmer
Temperature for Tomorrow.
Winter returned to Washington yester-
day for a last farewell. and will leave
tomorrow for an extended stay in other
regions, if the weather mans forecast is
true.
1t is predicted that to-day viii be as
cool as yesterday, while tomorrow will
mark the beginning of rise In the rner-
curry which viii continue until midsum-
mer.
Yesterday seemed like a real winter
day, the minimum temperature being Is.
which was II degrees colder than on the
same date year ago. The lowest mark
was reached about 10 o'clock last night
At that hour the mercury was dropping
but whether it would go lower forecasters
at the Weather Bureau did not wish 70
say.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-08
A Clergyman in Racing.

FTrEn The Queen.
1t is seldom that a clergyman has Of
fetal connection with horseracing. but
Or. Moves. who has just written an ae-
count of his ohaplaincy ia Paris. was for
many years the only Englishman on the
board under the Societe des Steeple-
chases de France for adjudicating upon
any question that might arise connected
with the riders. many of whom are Eng
fish. Until the date OF his departure from
Paris he regularly received tickets for the
reserved enclosure.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-08

picked up by a stieK and found them
broken, but with the venom sacks at
tached. Contrary to popular belief. I am
Of opinion the mongoose is not immune
from snake poison. else why should he so
particularly avoid being bitten? Il is
only by his marvellous activity that be
escapes the spring and darting strike OF
his deadly enemy. the cobra di capella"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-08
FARMERS DEATH A MYSTERY.
Virginia Village Has Another Trage-
dy I'm Long Series.

Suffolk, Va, April THE hamlet of
Holland. for the past eighteen months
the storm center of fire and tragedy and
mystery. again last night was the place
Of strange death. J. NJ. Hedgpeth, forty
two years old. left home during the aft
ernoon. Late at night his dead body was
found He had been hit by a heavy
bludgeon or stick.
It has not set been determined whether
death was caused ~ foul play or from
falling piece Of timber dislodged by
wind