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Middletown transcript., 1912-09-28
MRS. RACHEL CROW

Mrs. Rachel Crow died at her home on
East Main street Monday morning where
she had resided for a number of years,
aged II years. Mrs. Crow had been in
feeble health for long time, and her
relatives and friends had but little hopes
for her recovery. She leaves three daugh-
ters, two sons and numerous friends to
mourn her death.
The funeral service which were in
charge of Rev. Vaughan S. Collins were
conducted at her late home Wednesday
morning at II O'Clock, and the remains
we're taken to Churchtown, Md, where
interment was made.
The following gentlemen we're the pail
bearers: Messrs. H. S. Beasten, Robert B.
Jones, John E. CHM, Robert Cochran,
William B. Weldon and James Sylvester.
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Cupid Busy at Townsend

The engagement of Miss Nettie c.
Beardsley, to Leroy E. Lockerman, both
popular young people of Townsend has
been announced. The wedding is to take
place sometime during the middle part ol
October. Miss Beardsley is the youngest
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Robert C.
Beardsley, of near town, while Mr..
Lockerman is a son Of Mr.. and Mrs. Ben
jamIn Lockerman, who reside on South
street. Young Mr.. Lockerman is en-
ployed as clerk by the railroad company
in the yard at Delmar They will reside
at Delmar.
Middletown transcript., 1912-09-28
OUR FRIENDS AND VISITORS
Personal Items About People You
See and Know

Miss Edith Francis is visiting friends
in Philadelphia.
Miss Sarah E. Wilcutts spent Sunday
with friends at Dover.
Mr.. Herbert Pyle spent several days
with relatives at Kennett Square, Pa.
Miss Josephine Maloney spent one day
last week with friends near Bear Station.
Miss Martha Cochran, of Wilmington.
spent this week with Miss Mary Pleas
anton.
Little Miss Ethel Ratledge, of the
Levels, is visiting her aunt, Mrs. J. R.
Brown.
Miss Louise Echenhofer, of Philadel-
phia, is spending several days with her
parents here.
Mrs. John Maloney is spending some
time with Mrs. Arthur McCloskey near
Summit Bridge.
Miss May Unruh, of Wilmington, is
visiting her brother, Mr.. W. S. Lether-
bury and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Darlington, of
Pleasant Hill, Md, spent Sunday with
Mrs. Maria Jones.
Miss Nina Johnson, of Selbyville. is
spending a few days with Mr.. and Mrs.
]. H, Middleton.
Albert Rhodes, of Newark, spent last
Sunday at the home of bis uncle Mr.. and
Mrs. Leslie Schreitz.
Mr.. and Mis-. Patrick Maloney and son
Francis were the guests of Mr.. John
Maloney on Sunday.
Mrs. G. W. W. Naudain was in Phil
adelphia this week visiting her daughter
Mrs. John B. Cooke.
Mr.. Clarance E. Alexander Of Elkton,
spent few days Of this week with bis
brother Mr. Edwin 7. Alexander.
Mr. and Mrs. Albert Price were in New
port last Sunday at the home of Mrs.
Prices sister Mrs. H. A. Dempsey.
Mics Edith spry left on Tuesday for
Wilmington, where she has accepted a
position with A & L Jenny, milliners.
Rev. P.L. Donughay wife and children
spent several days of this week with
friends in Wilmington and Philadelphia.
Mr.. George Robinson, of Whaleyville,
Va, was visitor to Middletown on Sat-
urday and Sunday, the guest of Miss Dora
Price.
Misses Mabele and Essie Housman, OF |
have returned home after spend
ing a week with their aunt Mrs. Adam
Miss Rena Stackhouse, of Philadelphia |
and Mrs. Theodisha Barnes, of Coates
vile, Pa, are spending several days with |
Mr.. Edwin I. Alexander.
Miss Mamie McCloskey, of Philadel- |
ohia, and Miss Ella McCloskey, of Summit |
Bridge, spent one day last week with Miss
Mary Maloney near town.
Mrs. Grant Rowbotbam and little
laughter Margaret, of Philadelphia, spent
several days last week with her aunt Mrs
samuel Price. Mr.. Rebotham was in |
own on Sunday.
DR.. G. A. Ritchie and son Charles, of |
were in town this week.
The Doctor came for his Office furniture |
md has opened an office in the Equitable
Building at Ninth and Market. His |
many friends here are glad to welcome
him again to the East after his years. |
tay in Iowa.
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NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS
OF
BIaCkbird Hundred! f.!

The taxable residents OF Blackbird
Hundred, and all persons liable to pay
tax in said Hundred, are hereby notified
that the Taxes for the year 1919 are now
due, and the undersigned Tax Collector
for said Hundred, will be
AT BLAcKBIRD, wATsoN's STORE,
SEPTEMBER 28th, 1912
From l to P. NJ.
AT FLEAiMING's LANDING,
SEPTE BER 23d, 1912
From l to P. N.
AT DELANEYs,
SEPTEMBER 26th, 1912
From l to P. NJ.
Tax bills can be obtained by making
personal application to the Collector, or
by sending written communication en-
closing stamps.
EXTRACT FROM THE LAWS OF DELAWARE,
GOVERNING THE COLLECTION OF TAXES OF
NEW CASTLE COUNTY:
Section 3-That on all taxes paid be-
fore the first day of October there shall be
an abatement of five per centum. On all
taxes paid before the first day of Decem-
Der there shall be an abatement of three
per centum. On all taxes paid during
the month of December there shall be no
abatement whatever. And on all taxes
unpaid on the first day of January five
per centum thereof shall be added thereto.
JOHN BETH,
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Bitten by a Pet Dog

While playing with dog belonging to
a neighbor on Thursday, Georgia, the
seven-year-old daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
George Wiggins, of Townsend was bitten
through the mouth very severely by the
dog causing a laceration of several
inches in the lining of the mouth and
cheek. DR.. ]. D. Niles cauterized
and treated the injury and states that
he believes the little girl will have no
serious after affects.
Middletown transcript., 1912-09-28
COlored Boy Injured

A colored boy in the employ OF Mr..
Uric CHM near Mt. Pleasaat was painful
ly injured last Saturday afternoon. The
boy attempted to climb in farm wagon
over one of the wheels, when the horses
started up suddenly throwing the lad to
the ground. Both wheels passed over
his abdomen, and the large wagon besides
its own weight contained one and half
tons of phosphate. The boy was given
medical treatment by a local physician,
and Sunday evening Mr.. CHM sent him
to the Delaware Hospital in Wilmington.
Middletown transcript., 1912-09-28
WARWICK

Mr.. A. R. WolEman spent Sunday with
friends at Bear.
Mrs. Uric CHM was entertained by her
mother on Thursday.
Mrs. P. F. Johns entertained Mr..
Waters, of Galena, Sunday.
Rev. and Mrs. G. ]. Hill are entertain
ing Mrs. Fryer, of Baltimore.
Miss Blanche Wright visited relatives
in Philadelphia Saturday and Sunday.
Mrs. William Williamson entertained
relatives from Germantown on, Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. John P. Wilson, of near
CeciIton, spent Sunday with R. B. Merritt
and family.
Miss Ethel Vinyard, of Hockessin, spent
Saturday and Sunday with her mother
Mrs. V. L. Vinyard.
Middletown transcript., 1912-09-28
Spaun's Show

Spaun's Show arrived in town on Tues
day, but were unable to give an exhibi-
ton on that date owing to the heavy
rain storm which prevailed during the
first three days of the week. The first
exhibition was given Wednesday evening,
but owing to the threatening weather and
wet grounds, the attendance was small
The last exhibition of the show will be
given on Saturday evening.
Middletown transcript., 1912-09-28
St. Anne's Church Note,

Sunday, September 29th, The Feast of
st. Michael and All Angels. Morning
Prayer and Sermon at half past ten. Sun
dcy Scdool at H. 45 a. m. Evening Prayer
and Serman at 7,30 p. m. Service at St.
Mary's Church, Townsend, at 8. 80 p. m.
Lucy Green, infant daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. William Green, was baptized
in st. Anne's Church on Sunday, Septem-
Der 22d.
Middletown transcript., 1912-09-28
Entertained His Friends

Master Price Kelley entertained several
of his little friends at the home of bis
grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. John B. Price
near Mt. Pleasant, last Saturdy afternoon
in honor of his ninth birthday. Those
present were, Henrietta Schroeder, Mar
ian and Frances Armstrong, Laura Fogel,
Harry Roberts, Burton Pearson, Henry
and George Townsend, Evelyn and Carl
ton Price.
Middletown transcript., 1912-09-28
Wagons and Dearborns for sale.

wagons anu O6aTDOr0S I0f sal6s
j. c. GREEN
The best steal, ,roasts, lamb and veal, at
W. G. Jones'.
FRESH and SALT FISH at my store
at all times. W. c. JONES.
Wagons and Dearborns for sale.
j. G. GREEN.
Latest designs in Wall Paper at
BANNINGs.
Orders taken for Chrysanthums and on
sale after October lst. J. H. EMERSON.
Try my own make ice cream, in large
or small quantities. W. D. WILcUTTs.
FOR SALE.-One car load of Choice
Western Oats. JESSE L. SHEPHERD.
WANTED--BALED HAY AND
STRAW.
s. B. FoARD
HIDES WANTED.-The highest
cash prices paid for horse and COW hides.
W. G. JONES.
Belgin Hares for sale, for either breed
ing or eating purposes. Apply to
H. H. HILYARD.
SEED WHEAT FREE OF SMUT
AND DRY. APPLY TO
H. NJ. LOCKWOOD,
Middletown, Del.
GUN FOR SALE-Almost new, y
gauge take-down Winchester pump gun,
used bnt times,
RoBT. B. JONES
WANTED-A farm to carry on for the
year 1912. Good reference and no chill
dren. Address THE TRANSCRIPT OFFICE.
Middletown, Del
A fine line of ladies Shirt Waists in the
new punch work, centre pieces, carving
cloths and stamped pillow cases.
MRS. ]. H. EMERSON.
FOR SALE-New Crimson Clover Seed
So bushel. Shipment about August Ist.
JOSEPH E. HOLLAND
Milford, Del.
The best grades of William Penn and
Georges Creek Coal always on hand.
Full weight of 224O lbs. guaranteed.
SHORT & WALLS LUMBER Co.
FOR SALE.-Four o. 1. C. Male pigs,
weighing 100 lbs. each. Thoroughbreds
and fine shoats. w. ]. BYRsoN,
Middletown, Del.
Farmers you had better see the Roys-
ter Fertilizer Agent before placing your
orders for your Fall phosphate.
]. A. Cleaver, Agent,
Middletown, Del
Buy your Monumental Work from @. |
Frank Davidson, 34th and Shipley |
streets, opposite Riverview Cemetery,
Wilmington, Del.
After October first, the Public Library |
honrs will be: Tuesday, 3 80 to and to
$50; Friday, to $50; Saturday, 3 to 5,
P. NJ.
Teeth without plates, gold crowns and |
brdgework. The newest cast aluminium
plates. Also gold and vulcanite dentures.
Free Estimate. DR.. ]. ALLEN JOHNSON.
Phone $50.
We have one car of Pure Fultso
Mediterrean Seed Wheat. Absolutely |
free of Smut and Garlic.
S. B. FoARD
Middletown, Del.
Our HIGH GRADE LEHIGH Coal, FRESH
MINED is now arriving at cur yards sub
iect to your orders. Guaranteed free from
dirt. Always in stock and under cover
Phone 5-48. JESSE L. SHEPHERD.
Unclaimed Letters.-The following list
of letters remains unclaimed in the poet
Office for the week ending Sept 10Th:
Mrs. Carrie Earl, Miss Sallie SEEMING, Miss
NJ. Alethia Taylor, Leland G. Dim, Mr..
Jessie Foard, N. D. Scott
Middletown transcript., 1912-09-28
Entertained d at Cards

Miss Ada Lockwood entertained a few
friends at cards last Friday evening il
honor of her aunt, Mrs. Annie Lockwood
who has been Miss Lockwood's guest
Those present were: Mr.. and Mrs. Jeffer
son B. Foard, Mr.. and Mrs. Harry S
BeasteD, Mrs. William K. Lockwood
Mrs. George w. Lockwood, Mrs. Richard
I. Cam, Mrs. Richard l.. Naudain, Mrs
George V. Peverley, Mrs. T. E. Lindley
Mrs. Elizabeth Lockwood, Miss Charlotte
Peverley, Miss Laura Connellee, Mis-
Elizabeth Gibbs and Mr.. William G.
Lockwood.
Middletown transcript., 1912-09-28
DR.. Smvth a Delegate

Mayor Howell. of Wilmington. did a
most commendable act when he appointed
DR.. Henry Field Smyth. of Odessa, as a
delegate from this state TO the XIV Inter
national Congress of Hygiene and Demo-
Rraphy that met in Washington, D. c.,
from September 23d to 28th. DR.. Smyth
is graduate of the University Of Penn
sylvsDia,an Hygiene is one of his special
ties.A number of other prominent physi-
clans have been appointed. The delegation
will be credit to the state.
Middletown transcript., 1912-09-28
Little Light Bearers

"The Little Light Bearers" Of Bethesda
M. E. Church, were delightfully."- treated
on the large lawn of Mr.. and Mrs. John
E. CHM on Friday afternoon last. The
event was the celebration of the annual
opening OF the mite boxes, and some
forty or more little ones were present.
Ice cream and cake was served in
abundance.
Middletown transcript., 1912-09-28
Large Quantities Of Tomatoes

The tomato cannery at this place, as
well as those at Armstrong; Townsend,
and Blackbird have been receiving more
tomatoes than they could handle during
the past ten drYs, and many of the grow
ers have been unable to get sufficient bas-
kets to ripe fruit. The glut is not due to
large crop crop, but all OF the can ner
in this section contracted for a large
acreage this season, and had there been a
large one, mony farmers would have lost
part Of their crop.
Middletown transcript., 1912-09-28
$40 and SIS

Finest ready-made Suits
for Men and Young Men.
Young Mems
special styles. Our exclusive
cut, the Bantam, medium
soft roll, higher cut Vests,
Semi-Form Trousers, latest
patterns in the new Blues,
Browns, Grays and Blue
Grays, sizes 33 to 38 chest.
Is to 10 Year Sizes
We carry a special line in
high school boys long trous-
ers, Suits, sizes Is to 19
years, that are the ,best we
ever saw for tit, make, style
and moderation in price, Sc
to S18. And a big new line
for Fall.
New Hats
New Shoes
New Furnishings
everything to wear for Men
and Boys and We save you
time money, and trouble by
coming here.
Because IIIIINN Clothing
Best mOM0AA' ~ Hats
Middletown transcript., 1912-09-28
TOWNSEND

Miss Ethelwyn MaIoney is visiting
friends in Newark.
Carlton MacSorley, of Wilmington,
was in town Sunday.
Miss Julia Wells is visiting her cousin
Miss Margaret Schwatka of Baltimore.
Mr.. Walter Lee wife and son spent
Sunday with Mr.. Joseph Hutchison of
near Smyrna.
Messrs. Kemp Donovan, Baynard Mar
vel and Roland Reynolds visited Will
mington Saturday.
Lightning killed valuable horse be-
longing to Mr.. William Maree of near
town one day this week.
Mr.. James A. Lee and family of near
town we're the guests of Mr.. aud Mrs. J..
W. Morris near Smyrna.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Stradley, of Phil
adelphis, are spending some time with
his parents Mr.. and Mrs. John Stradley.
Miss Ella Maloney had as week end
visitors Miss Gladys Jacobs, of Milling
ton, and Mrs. Adlehelm and daughter
Mrs. Harry Scott Of Roxboro, Pa.
We are glad to learn that Mrs. Harmon
Reynolds who has undergone an opera
ton for appendicitis at the Medico hospi-
tai in Philadelphia is improving.
The community was shocked by the
sudden death of Mr.. Thomas S. Wells on
Sunday evening. He had been poorly
for a week but did not think it was any
thing serious. His death was due to pa
ralysis. Much sympathy is felt for his
two daughters Misses May and Mildred
in their bereavement. Rev. F. G. Nc.
Sorley had charge of the funeral services
which were held in Townsend NJ. E.
Church on Wednesday afternoon.
Middletown transcript., 1912-09-28
Low Fares to the West

Pennsylvania Railroad Tickets to
Rocky Mountains, Pacific Coast, Western
Canada, Mexico and Southwestern points
on sale every day from septe ember 25, to
October, 9, inclusive, at reduced fares.
Consult nearest Ticket Agent.
Middletown transcript., 1912-09-28
Will Observe ChiIdren,s Dav

Children's Day will be observed by the
Sunday School of the Forest Presbyterian
Church on Sunday evening, Septem-
Der, 29th. An attractive service has been
selected and the members and friends of
the Sunday School will doubtless be pres
ent in large numbers.
Middletown transcript., 1912-09-28
Married Last March

Mr.. and Mrs. Elijah Bender of near
Mt. Pleasant have sent out announcements
OF tie marriage of their daughter Miss
Eva, to Mr.. George B. Walker. The young
couple we're married on March goth last,
and bad kept their merriage secret
until a few days ago.
Middletown transcript., 1912-09-28
Heavy Registration

Both the Republicans and Democrats
made an extra effort to qualify the voters
last Saturday, and as a result of their
work SO names were added in the third
district, whild Al were placed on the
books in the fourth district.
Middletown transcript., 1912-09-28
cHIRoPoDY
MRS. JAMES

Corn, bunions, ingroWing nails or any
affections of the feet antiseptically and
painlessly treated by graduate chiropodist.
Also Shampooing, coanicuring and Scalp
Treatment. Hair Combings made up in
the latest style.
HIGH STREET, ODESSA, DEL.
Middletown transcript., 1912-09-28
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS
OF
APPOQUINIMINK HUNDRED

The taxable residents of Appoquini-
mink Hundred, and all persons liable to
pay tax in said Hundred, are hereby
notified that the Taxes for the year 1912
are now due, and the undersigned Tax
Collector for said Hundred, will be
AT THE OFFICE OF GEORGE NJ. D. HART,
IN TOWNSEND, DEL,
EVERY SATURDAY,
During SEPTEMBER, 1912,
From 2 to o'clock, P. M.
Tax bills can be obtained by making
personal application to the Collector, or
by sending written communication en-
closing stamps.
EXTRACT FROM THE LAWS OF DELAWARE,
GOVERNING THE COLLECTION OF TAXES OF
NEW CASTLE COUNTY, SECTION 3, CHAPTER
80, VOLUME 81, LAWS OF DELAWARE, AS
AMENDED:
Section 3-That on all taxes paid before
the first day of October there shall be an
abatement of five per centum. On all
taxes paid before the first day of Decem-
ber there shall be an abatement of three
per centum. On all taxes paid during the
month of December there shall be no
abatement whatever. And on all taxes
unpaid on the first day of January FIVE
per centum thereof shall be added
thereto.
WILLIAM C. MONEY,
Collector of Taxes for Appointments Hundred
Middletown transcript., 1912-09-28
The MiddIeteWn Transcript
Mails Close as Follows.

Going Nortb-7.25 a. M, 1905 am, 4.05l pm.
p. m. and 8 p. m.
Going South-SO0 am, Ais p. M, and Q pm
For Odessa-7.5O a. m, $50 a M, IL 81 a. ms
so p. m.
For Warwick, Cecilton and Earlville 9.2O a.
m, and AS p. IN.
Middletown transcript., 1912-09-28
CURRENT PRICES

MIDDLETOWN GRAIN MARKET
CORRECTED WEEKLY BY s. B. FOARD.
Wheat-No. 5000 Corn
No. | Yellow, shelIed 80
Timothy Seed 400 cob..... 80
Clover Seed 1900 Oats ............... so
MIDDLETOWN PRODUCE MARKET
CORRECTED WEEKLY BY W. t. CoNNELLEE
Eggs, per doz......................... 24(926
Country Butter, per tb................. 27@35
Creamery Butter, per b............. AZ
Lard, per .............................. 12@15
Live Chickens, per tb...~............ 12@16
Potatoes. .............................. As
Middletown transcript., 1912-09-28
LOCAL NEWS

MIDpLETOwN, DEL, sEPT.2 .2s Isl2
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-07-12

New York, July ii.-F ous-ouiet and
: r l ateae!- rye Fiour-Eass cornrneal
-Sl1et iye-Nom.n4A Barley quiet. rhu
wheat market irregular. 10. red Sli3s.s!
l'ls's elevator. domestic BASS. to arrive aud
EXPORT ii.l5i. o. . aAoa, TO arrive.
FUTURES l-i6c. lower 20 &c hicher JUN.
S.isa. scp,omber slo5 Corn-Sno. nrm.
eNpor. s-2.c o. b aaoat Cais-spot urin
.. i85ii.c.
Pork. Bee and Lard Steady ca; Meats
SNict IaNow-Q Quiet. pctroleum-steady
Woo,- 0ulet Rosla-.ouler Tnrpentine-
STEADY klce- Firm Moiasses- steady The
,garhet ,or raw sugar nrm Tenned steady
hio No 1880 Futures closed
gllet July. 1917 October. 1896: Deces.,Aer.
is.4s Cheese! rsesu.ar Butter steady and
ana un hanged Freishis and Pcarufs-
Steady and unchanged Potatoes AMI MN
oases-sitady and unchanged
Coitonseea OIL was moderasely active With
p-ofos .sonrL and continual tufinoS. 10.
consuming ines Futures closer 7at .o.,, q
-. over sales, i4o1o barrels Julv.
august rst0o .S-. Sepie:l Der.
tri q 3t6, OctX7er sS.goSi. No,o,1far'
g.. '.'' Prime crude nominal do sum =
mer yellow t75 So. do winter veliow
V'' n '-l'i DO summer white. TIST-sr
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-07-12

mack. of Richmond Rev. c. C Davis.
Rev J. d. Cook and Rev Walker j.
Decker. participated in the !nterest-
Ing exercises r. T billiard. the old
est member OF the church, gave an
interesting history OF the church since
Its organization. \ free dinner was
served to the gathering. spread on
tables In the shade OF the t.ecs.
The Confederate veterans OF Caro-
line county VIII hold reunion Of
soldiers in that county at Bowling
veteran Will be furnished with din
ner at the Lawn HoteI
Vt the request OF Commemorative.
Attorney T. stokeloy Coleman. Of
Spoisylvania county. thorc will be
public meeting OF the Board Of Super
vsors and tho Board on Permanent
Roads al Spotsylvania Courthouse on
Monday. July Is for the purpose OF
arriving n some satisfactory adjust
ment Of the state AID question and ,or
the transaction OF o'her business.
Dr. \ C. Fisher Will open In Essex
county i dist ns-ry for Tho free cN~
amnatio nand Treatment OF any per
sons VINO may he suffering with nook
worm public lectures will be de
livcred on the suhjoc; Dr. Fisher has
announced the following appoint
ments Hustle July 10 Dunbrookc
July 49, NJ, Landing July II. Dunns-
VILE. July Is. Montague. July i9. The
meetings vii! be repeated for four
weeks at the respective places the
same day OF each weo+s This free
treatment is furnished under tho
terms of the Rockefeller fund. The
Madison News and The Madison IN
ponent. two papers published at Madi
son Courthouse. have consolidated
and Will be published hereafter in the
namo 81 The Madison Exponent.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-07-12
NO AGREEMENT IN
THURMAN TRIAL
Jury Discharged and Defendants
Held in Bonds of $4,000
Each.
Especial to Tho Times-D!spa,ch I

Rustbure. Va. July When the
jury IN tne Thurman trial nlod back
into the courtroom and announced at
o'clock hat they were hopeless ~
hung the court discharged them and
ne TWO youthful defendants we.e
held In bonds OF $4,000 each for the
september term of court Seven OF
the jury stood for voluntary man
slaughter. three for acquittal. and two
Tor nrst degree murder.
Tho interest had not abated in the
slightest measure. and it was conf
dently believed that Lee Wood Thur
man would he convicted In the first
degree ana that Tommle, the younger
would get the second degree 1t was
brought out this morning that seven
murders in that section have gone
Unpublished within the past few years.
Attorney strobe. closing for the
the Commonwealth at 1880 to-day.
said it was high time that the citi-
lens Of Campbell county be guaran-
iced some measure of safety. He
PAINTED magnificent picture Of the
murder from Theoretical standpoint.
and tte faces of the two prisoners
turned asny as he detailed the crime.
and told how Lee Wood Thurman
track In the mud at scrugg's dead
body told iu language too plain that
Scruggs was killed with his own gun
and 1T was replaced In his pocket
after ne was slain
The gun was carried In scrugg'a
right trousers pocket, and It was found
in the lett pocket.
Tho seven iurymen standing for Sec
ond degree wanted to give the Thur
mans ten years each.
ATTORNEYS ~. NJ Alurrell and Dun
can Drysdale spoke this morning.
They characterized Scrusgs as being
King Of the Hell bcnders." and the
dehaucners If the youth in the COM
munity Jie was fortyslx years old.
'rowds from Hellbend have remained
sleeping n the court house and on
the green always lined up In factions.
room
IN the event of failure of CON
vcuon threats OF feuds were dimly
hinted at