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The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1911-08-25

The Spruell Military School
opens September E, 1911.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-05-08
JERkSCONDUCTOR
FROM STREET CAR.
Virginia Boat Club Porter Shot
i at Later Before He Could
Be Subdued.

After he had pulled conductor from
street car and then been shot at.
Walter Henderson, colored. employed
as porter by the Virginia Boat Club,
was arrested last night on 81 charge OF
disorderly conduct on car No. &c OF
the Clay Street line.
1t is alleged that the negro. who
Is burly and tall refused to move his
scat when requested to do so by Con
ductor r. j. Moore. Words began at
Fifth and Clay Streets. but the car had
reached Fifteenth and Main Streets
before the negro was placed under ar
rest Many women were among tho
passengers AS Conductor Moore in
formed the negro that he was under
arrest, the latter jumped from the
moving car and pulled he conductor
off with him. The car went oil. and
1t was not until several of the women
screamed TO Motorman j. L. Hcrndon
that the ear was brought to halt.
Then the motorman went to his COM
rnde's rescue. The negro broke away
and ran, with Policeman Warriner,
who had been called to tile scene, after
him The officer fired and Henderson
halted lie was locked up in the First
Police station. where he was later
hailel.
Conductor Moore was struck once in
the melee, hut was not injured.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-05-08
BLAZE IN GARAGE /.
CAUSED BY MATCH
Three Automobiles Badly Dam
aged When Somebody
Ignites Gasolene.

Three motor cars In the Foster Motor
Gompany's garage on West Broad
street were badly damaged by fre
Yesterday afternoon, when some care
less person struck or dropped a match
which quickly ignited gasolene. The
blaze first struck an automobile owned
by L. Y. Bentley and then spread 10
two brandncw cars. which were COW
Grad with heavy tarpaulin BOYS en-.
ploycd in the garage used hand cx.
unguishers, doing effective work.
When Chief VASE. of the Fire De
partment arrived the blaze had been
conquered. Mr. Bentiey's machine sur
fered the heaviest damage. although
the two new ones will probably be
shipped back TO the factory for re.
pairs II vas estimated That the dam
age would amount to $500 this being
partially covered BY insurance.
While Chief Wise made Tic hes, in.
vostieation possible, his information
showed that match caused the trou-
BILE, All over tho garage there ara
posted rules to prohibit smoking. ana
these rules have been rigiiiy enforced
Nobody however, could Say cxactIy
who was responsible for tic ire.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-05-08
colorcd Boy Drinks Poison, and
Leaves Regrets for Man
He Robbed.
TOOK ACID FROM EMPLOYER
Body Turned Over 10 Family,
After Police Remove Stolen
Clothes.

regret over the fact that he hn6.
stolen two suits Of clothes and fear
mat he would be arrested caused Percy
Christian. coiored youth. eighteen
years old. living at 4 East Baker Street,
10 commit suicide at $3.50 o'clock yes
tcrday afternoon by drinking three
ouncts Of carbolc acid.
lust before he swallowed the poiaon
he handed farewell note to his mother
10 Jesse Brown. friend who was In
HE room with him. with the request
that the latter bring him a glass or
water; Though Brown is said to have
read the noto and TO have known or
Christians Intentions. ne made no at.
tempt 10 prevent tho suicide.
I When Brown returned TO Christians
bedroom the boy was gasping in the
last ngony Ills father rushed up-
stairs AT Browns call. and the empty
vial was dashed from his hand But
/, was too late. The poison was al
ready enccting It's deadly work.
Took Poison From Physician.
DR.. Q. w. Moone. n colorcd physician,
or SOC ST James Street. was called.
and tire city ambulance was also sum
moned The physicians worked hard
to save the boy, but he. died within a
fsw minutes after their arrival.
Christian was employed by DIR. Fran
els W Upshur. 1921 West Grace street.
The suits of coithiug belonged to d. +.
Gay. who lives q, the same place, ana
had been missing since last Wednesday.
Christian was attircd In one OF the suits
at the time nc ended his life. Tho
body was turned over to the family.
and the stolen suit was removed ana
taken to the Second Station by Dctcc-
tive Erengcl and Bicycle Officer Botto.
1t was also discovered that Christian.
who had evidently had sclf obstruction
under contemplation for somc time,
stole the carbolic acid Will which ho
killed himself from DR.. NUpshur.
hcr Note for Ills Mother.
The note left by the boy for his moth
err is as follows:
Dear Mothcr.--I am sorry [ did Ike
did. but hope you and papa will for
give me. rcil Mr.. Gay am sorry for
what did. and could not stand II.
Mother. give Jesse all my things. lie
is my only friend have. So good-by.
(Signcd) .'.From PERCY.
Coroner Taylor viewed the body and
stated that an inquest was not neeeS-
sary- .
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-05-08
GENERAL W. R. COX
LAKEWOOD ORATOR
Services to Be Held
in Ancient Cemetery on
Wednesday Afternoon.

General William Runin Cox, one oil
the few surviving general officers OF
the Confederate service, will be the
orator of the Oakwood Memorial excr-
cises next Wednesday afternoon in
Oakwood Cemetery. The parade forma
ton will be In front OF ST. Johns
Church, from which place the military
and veteran organizations, with the
memorial associations in carria Ses.
will move 10 lakewood by way oi'
IThrtyfourth street, under command
OF Past Commander William b. Free
man, of r. l.. Lee Camp. Mayor y. G..
Richardson Will act as master Of
ceremonies at the stand in Oakwood.
The prayer will be delivered by Rev.
James r. Smith. u. D.. and the bene-
diction by Rev. r. a. Goodwin.
children of the East End schools.
under direction of Professor Walter c.
Mercer. have for some time been drill
ing appropriate war songs, and will
be seated on the platform. i
The annual memorial sermon before
the lakewood Memorial Assocla ton
WAS delivered last night in Trinity
Methodist Church BY the pastor. Rev.
William II. Proctor, There were pres
ent n large number OF members of the
various Confederate organizations OF
tho city. ii
lakewood Cemetery has in its Con
fcdcrate section larger number OF
soldier graves than any other South
ern Cemetery, exceeding the number
of Confederate dead buried in the sol
dior section of HOLLYWOOD
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-05-08
PLANS REVOLUTION
NnsHuex Will IIcnd Insurrection 10 DC.
p0sc Gomez,

Nnsnuez viii Head Instruction 10 Dc
pose Gomez.
New York. May T.-Plans are being
formulated in New York to launch an
insurrection in Venezuela 60 deposc
President Juan Vicente Gomez the
Tribune will say morrow. by Ale
jandro Rivas Vasqucz. n member of
the Venezuelan Congress from the
state of Apure and former Cabinet
officer during the administration OF
President Cipriano Castro. In long
Interview. discussing his plan, Or. Vas
auez will be reported as saying that
President Gomez has established die
tatoship in Venezuela more harass-
ing 10 the people that that OF his nre-
decessor.
IT have every assurance that T will
be given support" DIR. Vasduez will be
quoted as saying "by patriotic Ven
ezuelans abroad and By my own com
patriots in Venezuela, have already
organized agencies for our cause. but,
of course, the principal field OF opera
lions will be in .,ew YorK."s
DR.. Vasqucz left Venezuela. accord :
ing TO the interview, because political
condition there was insuffcrabie, and
because of tho economic condition of
the country as well.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-05-08
.COUN GIL FACES
HEAv DOC ne I
Important Papers to Be Voted on
Tonight by Lower
Branch.

Having hardly touched the bulk OF
It's docket on last Friday night the
Common Council Will meet tonight IN
adjourned session. with large amount
OF important business pending. From
the Committee on Finance viii come
up for confirmation the award Of con-
tract for the new Mayo Bridge TO l.. J.
Smith 6: Co, first recommended by
The Committee on Streets An accom-
panylng paper Will make an appropri-
alton for the cost Of the bridge and
approa ches. 1t being thep Ian of the
Finance Committee 10 make an issue
of bonds later In the year to reimburse
the treasury for this outlay, as we'll as
for the original cost of the bridge site,
as acquired from the Mayo Land and
Bridge Company.
Another paper reported favorably by
thc Committee OH Finance provides for
the acquisition OF the block adjoining
the City Hall. now occupied in part by
Ford's Hotel. The price fixed By
agreement is believed 10 be reasonable
in fact, two of the Ford heirs have
entered protest that IL is too low
and the Finance Committee considers
the purchase a wise investment 1t Is
not anticipated that the city will build
on the lot for several years, but 1t is
thought to be the part of wisdom to
look to tile future and make provision
while the site can be secured, and be-
fore expensive new buildings are
placed on II. Eventually it Will be
used as a courthouse annex to the City
Hall, for State and city courts and their
clerks Offices and record rooms. thus
relieving congestion already notice.
able in the City HALL.
Tho Ordinance. Charter and Reform
Committee Will report dozen or more
new ordinances. including several rec
commended by the Lynch investigating
committee for The Reorganization OF
lie City Engineers office, and num-
Der of new propositions arc to be In
troduced OH roll call.
The Council having adjourned out OF
respect 10 the memory of Councilman
C. p. Davis, It is not expected that the
docket can be prepared for the meeting
OF the Board of Aldermen. which would
come to- morrow night. Aformal meet
ing of the Board lnay be held for the
! transaction of new business and reports
| Of committees to that branch, but tho
body will probably adjourn until later
In the week TO take up for concurrence
the matters to be passed upon tonight
liby the Common Council.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-05-08
SCENTED sPEAKEAsY
"I'ruthfuT" Gcrriug md Lear Charge

"IruthfuIr GerrinG md Lear Charge
4 Jennie Johnson with Selling Liquor.
Jennie johnson. colored. was arrest
ed yeterday by Policemen "Truthful'
Gerring and Lear on a charge OF dis
pensing Intoxicating liquors on the
Sabbath and without license. She
was caught at 10 North Twenty fourth
Street. from which place the officers
brought away crate of beer bottles
some full and others showing signs
OF having slakcd somebody's thirst.
rruthful'' Gcrr!ng prowlcd around
the place for an hour. and finally II
scent of alcohol was waited TO his
discerning nose.
Aha" ho cried to Lear. '.it is here.
smell III lie followed his nose as
unerringly as hawk follows its dis
tant prey, and sncakcd into the house
Jennie protested, but there was the
smell which could not be gainsaid, and
presently the tclltaie bottles were
found. Truthful" Gcrring is rapidly
learning the Sherlock business.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-05-08
LEG FRACTURED|N
. AUTO AC eide N I.
Mr.. DeGeer Badly Hurt When
Mr.. Leigh's Car Dashes
Into Ditch

Moving along the Cary street Road
al speed Of about twenty miles an
hour, big Packard touring car. in
charge OF ". II. Palmer Leigh. a brok-
er, with apartments In The Chester
field skddcd at the foot of tile Poor
House Hill yesterday morning at II
o'clock, and dashed hcadlong into
ditch. Mr.. Leigh, Charles !. l1eGeer,
teacher Of French. who also resides
In The Chesterfield. and a negro chauf-
fenr. were thrown out. Mr., DeGeer
sustained broken leg, which neccs-
sitated his being removed TO the Me-
mortal Hospital. while Mr.. Leigh and
MS driver was severely bruised.
Mr. Leigh was taken to his apart
mcnts and was confined In bed last
night, lis injuries arc Slight.
Dr j, shelton IIorslcy set the frac-
turcd limb of Mr.. DeGeer. His con
dition Is not believed TO be serious.
The car was badly smashed by the
accident The Wind shield was COM
nlctoly wrcckci the tenders torn
away. and the mnchinc generally dam
aged
The marty was bound for the coun-
~ Club
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-05-08
WHAcKs BRING SENSES
Eddie Young Tries To Escape from Om-
M Ic.,iI, Il .---

Eddie Young Tries to Escape from on
Ger Carter, hut Fails Miscrnh1y.
Eddie Young. colorcd, learned late
Saturday night that It Is exceedingly
unwise TO try to escape from an Off
Ger. He had been arrested by Police
man Carter on a charge OF blocking
the street and refusing TO move when
ordered, and was being taken TO a
pat troll box when he tried to break
away. He struck at the officer and at
tempted to free his arm at the same
time. Officer Carter lodged the blow
and whacked the negro on the head
with his club. Young still struggled.
but repeated whacks brought him 10
his senses, and he became calm. lie
was also charged with resisting an
officer ------l ~ LLlL--- --.. ~
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-05-08
LEAVE ON SATURDAY
Virginia Veterans to Attend Reunion
i nj Little Rock

Virginia Veterans TO Attcnu Reunion
at Little Rock.
Brigade Quartcrma ster- General Rich
ard NJ Manson and Division Quarter
mas ter General David a. Brown, United
Confederate Veterans. are busy COM
plotting arrangements for the move
mont OF the First Virginia Brigade TO
the Little Rock reunion
rho virginians will leave Saturday
by way of the Chesapeake and Ohio
Railway, going 10 st. Louis, thence
to the Arkansas capital
BrigadicrGcneral J. Thompson
Brown will establish his headquarters
in Little Rock at the Hotel Marion.
and there the brigade staff will re-
port for duty at Q o'clock on the first
day of the reunion,
II is understood that Virginia Will
be largely represented. Being looked
upon as the mother camp of the or
ganization, II. f. Lee Camp, No !, Is
preparing 70 send a strong delegation.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-05-08
GLovERs ADVISED 70 AGREE
Almost n Third OF Murdered Mnn,s Es-
tntc Spent IN LitIgntion m

Boston May IA settlement of the
Glover. the murdered Waltham laundry
owner. was suggested by Judge Ham
mond In the Supreme Court. after lis
.ehlng TO arguments for and against
Il proposition by S. D. fillmore, the cX-
eocutor OF the WILL that the court de-
ttcrmlnc the issues. and that there
be no second trial on the will before
q Jury. Judge Hammond said he would
give the lawyers q week to reach an
agreement.
Litigation over tie estate began
within few days after Glover was
Snot In his laundry on November 90.
1900. Fletcher Ranney. for the execu-
tor. stated TO Judge Hammond that
nearly third OF the pronerty which
glover left had been exhausted in pay
ing the cost Of the litigation
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-05-08
Wei Known Colored Mnn bend.

John Morton. we'll known to a large
number of friends as Uncle John"
died yesterday in the ninetyt third year
OF his age. He had been in falling
health for several years. He was one
of the foremost colored citizens Of
his day. and was respected by a large
number OF white friends. lie was a
baker by trade. and had held positions
in some famous hotels. including the
old Exchange. Spottswood. American,
Slater House. n New York (. Iygiea.
Old Point. and OH the Old Dominion
steamship lines. He was member of
the First African BAPTIST Church OF
this city.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-05-08
.Arrests Yestcrday.

Charlotte Davis colored. was ar
rested early yesterday morning on
charge OF running an Objectionable re-
sort at 40 North Eighteenth Street.
Thelma Mckenzie WAS arrested on
the complaint of Alexander Balm, who
swore that she had stolen So from
him.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-05-08
Enster ,Insic tcncn.eh.

Under the direction Of organist Ben
i. Potter. the fun program or music
Which was rendered on Easter Sunday
a, Monumental Church. was repeated
yesterday at the afternoon service.
The choir Of fortyfivc voices took part
In the service. The children from the
Church ONE sang one of the hymns
from the gallery. the choir remaining
silent
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-05-08
TWO BOYS SHOT
Russell Ashley Arrested for Hitting
Them WITH Air Rinc nmllet

Ihem Win AIT Iliic Hmilet.
Russell Ashley, thirteen years old.
was arrested yesterday on a charge
of shooting Randolph and John Wright,
aged nine and five years, respectively
with an air rifle. The Wright boys
arc said to have been playing In an
alley near Astiey's home when he fired
on them. Both were struck about The
head. but neither was seriously in
1ured, Ashley claimed tina, he was
shootlng at bird, but IL is alleged
that ho took deliberate aim on zach
of the Wright children.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-05-08

Hosemnry Library Meeting.
The board Of managers OF the Rose
mary Library will hold its monthly
meeting at DR.. Gordons residence. :
East Franklin street, on Tuesday. May
%, at 1880 r. NJ
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-05-27
(First published May II, 1919
NOTICE OF sHERIFF's SALE or
LAND. FOREcL LOsuRE

Notice is hereby given, that in pur
suance Of an order Of sale issued out
Of the Superior court Of Grady county,
Oklahoma, on the 10th day OF May,
1911, in an action wherein John C.
Coulter was plaintiff and o. A. Van
Rankin ct al were defendants, direct
ed to me. the undersigned sheriff Of
Grady county, commanding me to levy
upon, appraise and sell the follow
ing described property: Lots twelve
Iq2), thirteen (l3), and fourteen l4l
in block sixty-seven (67), in the city
Of Chickasha, county Of Grady, state
Of Oklahoma, according to the official
map and plat Of the city Of Chickasha,
to satisfy a judgment and decree Of
foreclosure III ssvor of said pla'1tisf
and against said defendants obtained
and made in said court on the 9th
day Of May. 1871, for the sum Of ST..
9i4.64 and costs accruing; / viii oa
the 18th day Of June. 1911, at the
hour Of 10 o'clock a. m. of said day
at the front door Of the court house in
the city Of Chickasha. in said county
and state, offer for sale and sell to
the highest bidder for cash. the said
property above described. or so much
thereof as will satisfy said judgment
with interest and costs.
Witness my hand this the 1lth day
Of May, 1911
JOHN c. LEWIS,
Sheriff Of Grady county.
BY G. w. FEATHERsToN.
5-ll-sOd Deputy.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-05-27
(First published May 8. 1919
NOTICE OF SALE or LAND UNDER
EXECUTION.

Notice Is hereby given that in pur-
suance Of a writ Of execution issued
out Of the clerks office Of the district
court in and for Grady county, state
Of Oklahoma, on the srd day Of May.
.191l, in an action wherein Daniel p.
Brown was plaintiff and John Hankins
and Velma Hankins were defendants,
commanding me to levy upon the prop
erty belonging to said defendants,
John Hankins and yelma Hankins suf-
flcient to satisfy the judgment render
ed unto said action in favor Of Daniel
p. Brown against said John HaRkins
and telma Hankins for the sum OF
s4s6.22 with S1S.75 cost and with inter-
est thereon from the date OF said indg-
ment, the 4th day Of November, 1910.
have levied upon certain lands and
tenements belonging to said defend
ants, John Hankins and velma Han.
kins not exempt from sale under exc
oution. for want Of goods and chattels
Of the said John Hanklns and velma
Hansins, to.wit
West half OF lot two Ia block 235
situated IN said city OF Chickasha,
Grady county. Oklahoma. subject how.
ever. to a certain mortgage held BY
the Chlckasha Buiidine ana Loan as
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-05-27
First published May "a. 19l1)
NOTICE OF sHERlFF's SALE.

Notice is hereby given that in pur.
suance to an order OF sale issued out
OF the superior court OF Grady county,
Oklahoma, on the lst day Of May, A.
d., 1911, in a cause wherein James ~.
Jones was plaintiff and r Marshall
was defendant. directed to me, the un-
dersigned sheriff OF Grady county, Ok
lahoma. commanding me 10 levy upon
appraise and sell the following de-
scribed property. to-wit: Lots eight
90 and nine (9) in block thirteen
(13) in the town Of Cottonwood. now
known as Vcrdcn, according to Off
cial maps and plots thereof 10 satisfy
judgment and decree Of foreclosure
in favor o. said plaintiff and against
said defendant, obtained and made in
said court on the l4th day Of April,
1911. for tie sum OF sSl2.5O and costs
Sl1.5J, With interest thereon at the
rate Of eight per cent from the-
day Of ------- 1911. and costs ac-
cruing, viii on the 25th day Of June,
A. d.. 1911. at the hour Of 2 o'clock
IN. M. Of saId day, at the front door Of
the court house in the city Of Chicka-
sha, Oklahoma, in said county, offer
for sale and sell to the highest bidder
ior cash. said property above describ-
Jed. or so much thereof as will satisfy
said judgment with interest and costs
Witness my hard this the gath day
oi May, A. d. 1911.
JOHN G. LEWIS,
Sheriff Of Grady county, Oklahoma.
By J. A. THOMPSON,
5-9i-30d Deputy Sheriff
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-05-27
Some . our Best
Bargains

OF ss,200. Price s45 per acre. WIN
trade for good Chickasha property
Good close in lot on chlckasha ave
nue.. win trade for good or room
house, unincnmbered. Price $4,000.
z room house near West School
building, T5 IT, front, fruit and shade
trees. barn Price $4,000 $25 cash
and s25 per nfonth. This property has
sold In the last Is months for $500.
One OF the most beautiful new
room bungalows in the city. corner
lot e21h 1856 IT., ON car line; shade
and fruit trees good barn cost $3.50.
House IS beautifully decorated in side.
Price S27O0 Terms given.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-05-27
(F'irst published May 25, 1919
NOTICE or SALE OF REAL Es
TATE.

Ia the matter of the guardianship Of
Lon Garrett Alexander. minor.
Notice is hereby given in pursuance
Of an order Of the county court Of the
county Of Johnston, state OF Oklahoma.
made on the 18th day Of May, 1911,
the undersigned guardian OF the es-
tate Of Lon Garrett Alexander, a min
or will sell at private sale to the
highest bidder for cash subject to
confirmation by said court on Friday.
the 10th day OF June. A. d., 1911, at
10 o'clock a. M, at Tishomingo. John
ston county, Oklahoma. all the right
title and interest Of said Lon Garrett
Alexander, a minor, in and to the fol-
lowing described real estate situate in
Stephens and Grady counties, state Of
Oklahoma. to-wit: Z Y OF ne q and
g lk Of " y Of ne u Of section %.
township 2. north. range 5 west, !. NJ,
in Stephens county. Oklahoma; also
sw x Of sc 4 and Sc u Of sw 4 and
e 20 acres lot z, Of section s. town
ship north, range west l. NJ. and
ne 10 acres lot !, and ne u Of NV 4
Of section Z, township 3, north. range
r west I, NJ, in Grady county. Okla
homa
Said real estate will be sold on the
following terms and conditions. to-
Wit All cash in hand upon execu-
ton and delivery Of deed therefor
Bids for the purchase thereof must
be in writing and must be filed in the
county court or delivered to the un-
dersigned at Ravia, IN Johnston coun.
ty. Okla. lte
Dated the 2sd day OF May, 1911
y A. ALEXANDER
Diliard 4 Ellis, attorneys for guar
dian. 5-25-4t
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-05-27
A. B. THOMPSON
100 North 3rd st. Phone 419
A FATHER,s VENGEANCE.


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