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The Prescott daily news., 1910-08-09
\ Time of Sorrow

The hearts of the people of Prescott are bowed in sorrow to- day. The excitement of Sunday following the announcement O. the sudden death of Miss Esther Moncrief has given way to real grief, following the arrival of the remains which came in on the cannon ball a few minutes after noon today. Hundreds of sors rowing friends, girls, matrons, gentlemen, everybody braved a rain storm, and waited for some time for the train.
 It was indeed most pathetic scene. The accompanying party, composing Mir. and Mrs. w. N. Bemis, MT. H. E. Bemis, MT. Chas. F. Bemis and Misses Han> nahBemis, Phles Stoneand Eliza beth Biedleman, disboarded the train, with tears of grief furrow- ing their faces and it was indeed a stony heart that failed to res spond to the grief of these kind and sympathetic people.
 But the real sorrow came when the remains of one of Prescott S purest and best girls was taken to the home she had so happily left such a short time ago, and a fond mother, prostrated, greeted the casket with shrieks of grief that found responsive cord in the heart of every one present.
 It is indeed sad day for Pres colt. Miss Esther Moncrief was a atreasure-not only to her moth CT, but to all who knew her. Practically without fault, she moved with a charming person ality, and there is not a being in Prescott who doesn't grieve that she is gone. But we can't ques- tion Gods wisdom, and to the sorrowing family, and to the sor- rowing friends, there is but one consolation-"God's will be done"
The Prescott daily news., 1910-08-09
Ship Car of Melons

Hope, Aug. S.-S. R. Young, manager Of the Hope Fruit Grow ers' Association, has sold a car load of Hempstead County water melons to dealers in Montreal, Can. The melons were loaded into the car today and were of the Georgia variety and averaged forty pounds. They were grown by J. R. Briggs, and Mr. Young states that it was the best grade of melons he ever saw loaded in to car. Cars are being loaded here daily and growers rec eive good prices.
The Prescott daily news., 1910-08-09
5000 RIFLES ARE SEIZED
Spanish Authorities Board Tug char tered for Trip to San Sebastian
 Presumably by Rebels.

Bilbao, Spain. Aug. 9.-Six thousand rifles were seized by the authorities on board tug which had been char. tered to go to San Sebastian, where the great anti-clerical demonstratiol was proposed to be held. before the clerical leaders abandoned the mant festation.
 Local authorities at San Sebastian had held that the Carlists were plan, ming to take advantage of the Catholis manifestation to start movement against the government. No state ment. however, is made as to which party to the conflict chartered the tug and loaded 1t with arms.
The Prescott daily news., 1910-08-09

George Alder, of Delta, was a visitor to Prescott last night.
 Mir. Walter Felts, who has been quite sick, is better, we are glad to state.
 Bananas-75c to $1.00 per bunch. 15c per dozen, or two dozen for 25c at the car.-J H. Kershaw.
 The seven months old daugh- ter of Mr. and Mrs. Ike Avery that has been sick with fever, is improving.
 J. A. ChiSm, of Louisiana, spent a short visit in Pres colt last night. Mr. Chisrl formerly lived here, where he had position as sawyer at the Ozan mill, and has been in Louis jana since leaving here about four years ago.
 A most serious drouth here was broken this morning by a steady rain that has so far done some good, the best we have had in seven weeks. However we need about four times as much rain as we have already received to break the drouth.
The Prescott daily news., 1910-08-09
Falcon News

The farmers faces are looking much brighter on account of the rain which came last week.
 On last Friday night occurred the death of Bascom, the little son of Mir. and Mrs. Joel Carroll His death was caused by the bite of snake. The child was play ing in the yard and was bitten three times before his mother could reach him. The parents have our sympathy.
 Miss Etta and MT. Lewis Ham ilton passed through our town Saturday on their way to Lewis vile.
 Miss Mary McSwain left last Saturday for Johnson county where she will visit awhile.
 At Ham school house Sunday mourning occurred the marriage of Miss Retha Marian and Mir. Grover Mcclure, Rev. Oxford officiating Miss Marian is one Of Falcons best young ladies. MT. Mcclure is one of our best boys. We extend to them our best wishes.
 Mir. Frank Rider, of Patmos, passed through last Sunday en route to Mir. Hamilton's. q We were sorry to hear of the death of MT. Ranny Emry which
The Prescott daily news., 1910-08-09

Mrs. $. B. Gee left this morn. ing on visit to Philadelphia.
 Mrs. A. E. Shankle and MT Robert Blakely returned last. night from Warren, where they have been spending short while visiting Mrs. s. T. Jones.
 Albert Underwood, the 20 O.year old son of Mrs. Lee Rogers, liv- ing one and half miles west of Prescott, suffered injury yester- day to his leg, on the side of his knee, which was quite painful. Young Underwood and Ross Lowdermilk were cutting wood each using a double bladed ax. when the ax used by Lowdermilk threw off the handle striking Un- derwood as above stated, cutting a gash three inches long, and to the bone. Medical aid was SC. cured, and while the wound is not permanent, he will be unable to walk for two weeks or more
The Prescott daily news., 1910-08-09
ASKS ELEVEN YEARS PA|
Collins (lowa) Farm Hand at 2 Alleges $3,360 Is Due Him
 for Work.

Mason City, Ia., Aug. 9.-Noah Ram bier, aged 23, is suing James snuey| a farmer of Collins, for s3,S6O as dus him for II years work as a farm hand.
 Rambler alleges that he has not re ceived a cent of money from his en- ployer since the day when, a boy a l2. he hired out to him.
The Prescott daily news., 1910-08-09
Local. News.

For Rent-A neat cottage-ap- ply to J. o. A. Bush.
 F. J. Johnson is spending to- day in Little Rock.
 Sam T. White made a business trip te Rosboro today.
 Will Cantley, of Hope, was a visitor to Prescott last night.
 Obe Wilson, of Fulton, was a visitor to Prescott this morning.
 MT. and Mrs. Frank Jones re- turned this morning to their home at Stamps, Ark.
 The 8-month old daughter of MT. and Mrs. Tom Dixon is bet ter, after quite spell of fever.
 Mrs. John Sweeny, who has been quite sick for awhile, we are glad to state is getting bet ter.
 Judge Joel D. Conway, of Tex arkana, was shaking hands with hI Is many friends here this morn ing.
 Miss Lucy Watson, of Amity, returned home this morning aft CT spending a fe1 weeks visiting relatives and friends here.
 The thermometer yesterday went to 101 degrees, the hottest this year, The highest the ther- mOmeter went last year was 109
 The condition of the year-old daughter of MT. and Mrs. Green Darlington remains unchanged. The little child has been sick with fever for some time, and friends hope an improved condition will result soon.
 Lost-Saturday afternoon, five and a ten dollar bill, some, where betwern the Bank of Pres colt and ths home of Louis Ma jors. Finder will please return to Mir. Louis Majors.
 Dr. T. M. N am, who has been spending several years in South ern Texas, came in this morning on visit to his old time friend, Dr. Bill Arnold. Dr.. Milan is enjoying good health, and his many friends here were glad to to see him.
 Dr. R. l.. Hinton will fit. and furnish spectacles, and eye glass es and do any kind of repairing Moncrief Drug Store, Prescott, Ark. Satisfaction given, or your money back. Has had over 30 years experience and study of the work.
 Rev. w. A. Steele came in la st night from DeQueen, where he was visiting his mother, having been called by the death of Miss Esther Moncrief. In conducting the funeral tomorrow, Rev. Steele will be assisted by Rev w. c. Hilliard, the Presiding FL der and Rev. T. D. Scott, of Ar.
The Prescott daily news., 1910-08-09

Splendid work is being done on the streets of Preecott these days. R. F. Arnold, chairman of the street committee, is doing
The Prescott daily news., 1910-08-09

his work in permanent manne, and concrete bridges, tiling and other substantial work dsplaep, the wooden culverts, and otht, temporary material formerl, used. D. E. mings has al rect charge of the work and k efficient.
 The w. c. T. U. will hold ao important meeting Thursday aft ernoon at 4 o'clock, with Mrs Jno. M. Pittman. Every mem. Der is urged to be present.
The Prescott daily news., 1910-08-09

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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-08
LETTER FROM Mr.. C0VINGT0N
SteVensburg. Va.

Stevensburg, Va, Oct. Ord.
A trip TO Fluvanna county convinces
me that county has improved wonder
fully in the last few years. My mother
and sister are buried there near Minor
Mills. | found tobacco leaf on Mr..
Hoff's farm, where my mother and
sister are buried, which measured "a
inches across the leaf and 28 inches
long. had never seen such before.
The crops Of tobacco in that section are
enormous and in splendid condition. !
came home feeling so much better that
| honor my father and mother. met
with female there who said she would
be a better Christian after she was
married, and in Fredericksburg | met
another who was married and had 4
children. She said she was Christian
before she was married, but ran away
at 18, was now % and had a children,
but who could be Christian with 4
little children?
How did enjoy the reunion of Con-
federate soldiers in your city and what
a delightful place it is since you have
abolished the saloon.
Your new postoffice, which will soon
be completed, is just fine; then too did
not see house unoccupied. took an
old soldier with me and after the re-
union the next day, we took walk on
the bridge leading to Stafford and met
a Union soldier on it, and he knew so
little OF facts and put so little conf
dence in what Governor Mann said
felt like throwing him in the river.
was indeed sorry to hear a member
OF Gen. Wilcox's command say that the
monument erected to Gen. Early at
Salem church ought not to be there
that Early was fully 5 miles from there.
Spiritually we are on the wane;
scarcely anyone asks after our spiritual
welfare, yet all the people would like
to know the extent of your pocket
after you are dead and gone, the
greatest eulogies will be passed upon
you.
My son, John, took trip recently to
Niagara Falls and Canada and he tells
me on Sunday in Toronto not street.
car or steam-car or steamboat is allow
ed to operate there on the Sabbath.
Queen Victoria, bless her memory, set
those people an example and they are
following it. Ours is a great nation in
wealth, but when we look at other
things England is far ahead of US.
The lady who referred to Rev. An
drew Broaddus and myself failed to
read our articles correctly. We alluded
to members Of the church who would
go in the house Of worship and giggle
at everything they saw and heard, not
outsiders. They usually behave better
than young church members. Well,
goodbye. How | did enjoy your re-
union.
T.. r. Covington.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-08
A SPEEDY BOAT
Made Is Miles In 40 Minutes.

The motor boat Emerson. man
ufactured In Alexandria. competed
in the western championship event
at Cincinnati for the middle west
championship. the boat being equip
ed with a 100 horsepower Emerson
motor. She defeated three of the
western champions, each having
ESQ horsepower motors. and was
headed only by the "Idlewilde'
equipped with a250 horsepower en-
gine-after having the misfortune
to strike a rock and bend her
wheel-thus winning the prize OF
5000 cash and a 5000 trophy. The
little boat covered the distance OF
% miles In very rough water, In
40 minutes, Notwithstanding her
wheel being badly damaged and
the boat partly filled with water.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-08

There is more Catarrh In this
section OF the county than all other
diseases put together. and until the
last few years was supposed to be
incurable. For a great many years
doctors pronounced II local dis
ease and prescribed local remedies.
and by constantly failing TO cure
with local treatment, pronounced IT
incurable. Science has proven ca
tarrh to be constitutional dis
ease and therefore requires consti-
tutional treatment. Halls Catarrh
Cure. manufactured by +. J. Chem
ey < Co, Toledo. Ohio, is the only
constitutional cure on the market.
Ii Is taken internally in doses from
10 drops to a teaspoonful. II acts
directly on the blood and mucous
surfaces OF the system. They offer
one hundred dollars for any case Il
fails to cure. Send for circulars and
testimonials.
Address: F. J. CHENEY & CO..
Toledo, Ohio.
Sold by Druggists. 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for con-
stipation.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-08
INDIGESTION DEPARTS
Stomach Agony and After Dinner
Distress Stopped in 5 Minutes.

Why should any sensible person con-
tinue to suffer day after day with ter
rible stomach ailments when Goolrick' s
Pharmacy guarantees Ml-O-NA stom-
ach tablets TO cure even the worst case
of indigestion, or money back.
II your stomach rebels after eating
and food sours or ferments in the stom-
ach causing gas, pain, heartburn, and
heaviness, two MI-O-NA tablets will
drive away the misery in five minutes
and leave the stomach feeling splendid.
A large box of MI-0-NA stomach
tablets costs so cents at Goolrick' s
Pharmacy and leading druggists every
where.
II you have stomach trouble Of any
kind, start to use MI-O-NA stomach
tablets today. They not only build up
the stomach, but they act as tonic TO
the entire body. They ale makers of
rich red blood and nerves that never
finch; they increase vitality and make
the weak more vigorous.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-08
BUNDY GIVEN ONE YEAR

The case OF Commonwealth VS.
Boss Bundy, colored, charged with
maliciously stabbing Fenuel Jack
son, colored. at New Hope church
Spotsylvania county, Aug. II. was
tried in Spotsylvania court We'd
nesday before Judge T. r. B.
Wright BY agreement OF counsel
there was no jury. and after the
testimony OF fifteen witnesses the
case was submitted to the court
without argument. Bundy was SEN
fenced TO serve one year In the
penitentlary and In lieu thereof
will work out the time on the pub
lie road force. Bundy was repre-
sented by Attorney Frederick w
Coleman. and the Commonwealth by
Commonwealth Attorney T. Stoke
ley Coleman.
Court adjourned Wednesday az
ternoon for the term.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-08
REACHING THE TOP

In any calling Of life, demands a
vigorous body and a keen brain.
Without health there is no success.
But electric Bitters is the greatest
Health Builder the world has ever
known. II compels perfect action
of stomach, liver. kidneys, bowels,
purifies and enriches the blood,
tones and invfgorates the whole
system and enables you to
stand h e W a II d
tear of your daily work. after
months of suffering from Kidney
Trouble" writes W., M. Sherman,
Of Gushing, Me-, three bottles OF
Electric Bitters made me feel like
new man" SOC at NJ. NJ. Lewis
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-08
FORCED TO LEAVE HOME.

Every year a large number Of poor
suffers whose lungs are sore and
racked with coughs are urged to &C
to another climate. But this IL
costly and not always sure.There''
better way. Let DR.. Kings New
Discovery cure you at home. "I'
cured me of lung trouble" writes
w. r. Nelson, OF Calamine, Ark.
when all else failed and gained
Al pounds In weight. It's surely
the King of all cough and lunt
cures" Thousands owe their livei
and health to It, It's positively
guaranteed for Coughs, Colds, La
Grippe, Asthma, Croup-all Throa
and Lung troubles. 50oAand $1.O'
Trial bottle free at M. NJ. Lewis.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-08
LETTER FROM BOWLING GREEN

Bowling Green. Va, Oct. 9TH.
Rev. Granville Burruss, who has
so successfully served the Metho-
dist churches of this circuit for the
past two years. leaves the last oil
this week to enter Johns Hopkins
whore he hopes to make his PhD-
He will make semitic languages his
major subject. This comes as q
great surprise to his many friends
here, who are distressed to give
Mr.. Burruss up. Besides his church
work he is an active Mason, a mem
Der OF the school board and one of
the most generally popular men in
this community
Mr.. and Mrs. W A. Moncure. of
Stafford, and Miss Pemberton, OF
North Carolina, spent the weekend
with Mr.. and Mrs T. b. Gill.
Mrs. Myrtle Wright has returned
to her home here from a visit OF
several weeks TO her old home In
Louisa.
Mrs A. b. Chandler, Jr.. left
Saturday for fredericksburg. where
she will make her home In the fu-
ture.
Mrs. Almedia Rowe and Mrs. A.
p. Rowe. OF Fredericksburg. spent
the weekend with Mr.. and Mrs. j.
T. Richards
Miss Margaret Webb has return
ed from a visit to relatives in Rich
mond
Mrs. L. NJ. Robinson. who has
been spending some time at Basic
City. returned on Sunday TO the
Lawn. She was accompanied by
Mr.. Russell Robinson. who spent seg
eral days with her
Mrs. w. NJ Cobb left Monday for
her home in Washington. after
spending some time here with her
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. W. G. Cog
hill
The governor has designated
Judge ]. +. West. of Sussex. to hold
the October term of the Circuit
Court Of Caroline for Judge J +.
Mason.
Mrs. Jackins and small son left
Tuesday for their home in Balti-
more. after spending some time at
the home of Mrs. J. S. Davies.
Mrs. W. W. Wright has returned
to her home here from New York,
where she visited her sons, J. +.
and w w Wright
Rev. Mr.. Veelines has accepted
the call recently extended him from
Bowling Green and Upper Zion Bap-
tist churches and will enter upon
his duties the 3rd Sunday in Octo-
ber
Mrs. Harry Smith, who has been
guest of her sister. Mrs. l.. +.
Martin, left Friday for her home in
West Virginia
Miss Frances Broaddus, who is
teaching In Wakefield. has had 10
close her school on account OF
diphtheria and is at her home here
for a week.
Quite a number Of our people are
attending the fair this week.
The work Of repainting and re-
pairing the Baptist parsonage has
begun and will be a great improve
when completed.
Mrs. James Rixey and two daugh-
ters, Mrs. Bullock and Miss Madge
Rixey. Of Washington, will reside
here this winter.
The many friends here of Judge
J. +. Mason are delighted TO hear
of his improvement.
The ladies of the Methodist
church have decided to have a ba-
zaar the second week in November
to raise funds to get a new organ
for the church.
Rev Granville Burruss filled his
regular appointment in the Metho-
dist church Sunday morning and al
the night service Rev. A. B. Sharpe
OF the orphanage. preached an ex-
cellent sermon, after which he pre-
sented the claims OF the orphanage
At each services Mrs. A. p. Rowe
OF Fredericksburg, sang a beau
tiful solo.
Ky Y.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-08
ACCIDENTS At NORMAL
SCHOOL BUILDING

Two men were slightly injured at the
Normal School building Tuesday. A
man named Stone was standing under
an elevator that had $50 bricks on 1t,
when the elevator turned over and the
bricks fell on him. He was stunned,
but soon recovered.
Foreman Beasley, short time after
the first accident, struck his head
against a pole and was knocked out for
a short time.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-08
IT.s THE woRIp.s BEST.

No one has ever made a salve,
ointment or balm to compare with
Bucklen's Arnica Salve. It's the
one perfect healer of Cuts. Corns,
Burns, Bruises, Sores, Scalds, ,Boils,
Ulcers, Eczema, Salt Rheum. For
Sore Eyes Cold Sores, Chapped
Hands. or SpraiDs, it's supreme. In
fallible for Piles Only 25c at M.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-08
catarrh Entirely Relieved.

Mr.. Ira Henney, Fairfield, Fresstone
Co., Texas, writes:
II am completely cured Of all symp-
toms Of catarrh.
al can truly say that Peruna is the
best medicine ever saw. Twill always
recommend Peruna to all my friends, for
catarrh."
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-08
pREDER1oKsBuRe VA. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1910
Mr.. MATT B. POLLOCK DEAD

Mr.. Mathew b. Pollock. OF King
George. died suddenly OF heart
trouble Wednesday morning at the
home OF Mrs VIM Dickinson, In
Essex, aged SO years He had
been there visiting for a few days
He was a Confederate soldier
member OF Fredericksburg Artil
lery, and brother OF the late Capt
John G.. Pollock. who commanded
said company. He is survived by
his widow, two sons, Taylor and
Andrew Pollock. and two daughters
Mrs. Wedderburn and Mrs. Heath
all OF Washington.
The body was taken 10 Mar
mlon, the family home in Kinl
George. for interment and funera
by Rev. B. T. Turner Thursday al
3 p. m.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-08
KILLS A MURDERER.

A merciless murderer is appendices
tis with many victims. But DR.
Kings New Life Pills kill 1t BY
prevention. They gently stimulat
stomach, liver and bowels, prevent
ing that clogging that invites ap
pendicitis, curing Constipation, Head
ache, Billousness, Chills. 25c at M
M. Lewis.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-08
Catarrh Of Head.

Mr.. C. Hallock, Antwerp, Ohio, writes:
"My daughter Allie, after taking
three bottles Of your Peruna, is entirely
cured Of catarrh of the head Of two
years. standing. We recommend Pee
runa to any body who has catarrh."
Peruna is manufa tured by ire
Peruna Drug Mfg. Co., Columbus, O.i,.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1910-07-06

JAMES BURNS
2 Paddock Street, ST. Johnsbury, VT.
Cut Flowers and Floral Designs.
For sale at all seasons of the year on
short notice. For immediate attention
order by telegraph, telephone or special
delivery.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1910-07-06
CHAPTER XIII.
FLIGHT.

- TEELE mounted the stairs to
"a the attic. From the high win
dow there he could see, around
curve in the row, a lettering
figure. Quickly coming down to the
second story. he began cautiously to
examine from the windows the situa-
ton of the house in relation to adj
joining grounds and neighboring dwell
ings
To the right the top of the high
wall shone with the customary broken
bits of glass; the rear defenses glisten-
ed also in formidable fashion. He
noted. however. several places where
this safeguard against unwonted in
vasion showed signs of deterioration.
In one or two spots the jagged frag-
ments had been broken or had fallen
OF. These slight breaks in the con-
tinuity of irregular menacing glass
bits he fixed in mind by a certain
shrub or tree. Against the rear wall,
which was of considerable height
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1910-07-06
CHAPTER XIV.
TROUGH THE FOG.

THE dense veil overhanging the
city, while favorable to John
Steele in some respects, les
sening for the time his own
danger, made more difficult the task
to which he now set himself He
dared not too closely approach the fig
ure before him lest he should be seen
and his purpose OWNED Once or
twice Dandy Joe looked around, more
perhaps from habit than any suspi-
cion that he was followed.
At a crossing, where opposing cur
rents had met and become congested,
utter confusion reigned. From the
masses of vehicles of all kinds, con-
shutting seemingly inextricable
blockade. arose the din Of hoarse
voices.
Joe essayed to cross. BY dint of
lodging and darting between restless
horses he reached the other side. A
sudden closing in Of cabs and carts
midway between curbs held John
Steele back. He caught quickly at
the bride of the nearest horse and
forced it aside. An expostulating
shout, half scream from somewhere,
greeted the action. A whip snapped.
stung his cheek.
'"Turn back Get out of this some
how. cabbyr' He heard familiSr
tones, saw the speaker. Sir Charles,
and. by his side-yes. through the cur
tain of fog. so near he could almost
reach out and touch her, he saw as
in a flash Jocelyn Wrayi
She. too, saw him, the man in the
street, his pale face lighted up ghost
like from the mist A cry fell from
her lips, was lost amid other sounds.
An instant eyes looked into eyes, hers
dilated, his unnaturally bright, burn
ing! Something struck him-a wheel.
He half fell. recovered himself, man
aged to reach the curb.