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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-18

Wednesday, January II, 1917.
The House met according to adj
journmcnt and was called to order by
the Speaker.
Prayer by the Rev Mr.. Anderson of
Augusta.
Journal of previous session read and
approved.
Papers from the Senate disposed of
in concurrence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-18

On motion by Mr.. Jordan of Cum
berland,
Adjourned until tomorrow morning
at ten o'clock
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-18
Doctor Says Nuxated Iron VIII
Increase Strength OF Delicate
People 2OO% in Ten DAVIS

In many instances Persons have SUI.
fsred untold agony for years doctoring
for nervous weakness. stomach, LIVER or
kidney disease or some other ailment
when their real trouble was lack of
iron In the blood.-Aow to tell.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-18
HOUSE.

on motion by Mr.. Chick of Kennobet
Adjourned.
The Meeker herald., 1917-04-28

Mr.. Isaac Baer has been travelling
around r good deal past. five months,
taking in the south Atlantic and Gulf
states. Mr.. Baer has q habit of OBJ
serving and gathering information
as he goes. After talking with many
well posted people, he predicts that
within the coming three years cows
will be bringing 800 per head. Those
who bought the Neal cattle will
make some good money In the Ell.
suing few years, and there will be
another chance to get high grade
stock at the Wyman sale.
The Meeker herald., 1917-04-28
"H must be fresh
or it will not
work

and yet. while 1t is one of the most
valuable and frequently used of medi-
cines. compound syrup Of hypophos-
phites is very frequently stale and
generally inactive when sold" So says
Doctor Thomas Orde Smith,.
A. Phi. Compound Syrup of the Hypo-
phosphites is better than others. be.
cause 1t Is freshly made by the drug
gists who are Chemist Members of the
Associated Pharmacists. and no others
sell 1t. A. PHI. Compound Syrup of the
Hypophosphites is a general stimulat-
ing and constructive tonic for ruR
down. overworked. weak. nervous. dis
couraged men and women and dell
cate children. 1t allays nervousness.
restores the appetite: brings sleep;
dispels 1.-The blues" and commonly tones
up those who are generally "out of
Sorts" or are suffering from change of
life: premature old age; alcoholic. to-
bacco or other excesses, or generally
lacking in vigor. so cents or s1.oo per
bottle.
Made, sold and guaranteed by
The hGee1xer Pharmacy
The Meeker herald., 1917-04-28
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
Coal Walvpd

Department Of the Interior, U. 8. Land Once at
Glenwood Springs, Colo, April 81, 1917.
NOTICE Is hereby given that Harry Morris.
of Axial, Colorado. who. on April u, 1910.
made Homestead Entry, No. 04s5o. tor Lot l5.
N. R3 w. 9Th N, has filed notice OF intention
to make Final Five Year Proof, to establish
claim to the land above described. before
Henry J. Hay. U. s. Commissioner. at Neeker,
Colorado, on the 9Th day Of June, 1877.
Claimant names as witnesses:
Joseph Collom, Of Axial, Colorado. Gathering
Colloui, Thomas Lynch, Marshall Hopkins, all
Of Meeker, Colorado.
DC. wEYAND.
ass-ma8 Register.
The Meeker herald., 1917-04-28
aS8rn26
State CT Ohio. City OF Toledo, -.
I.tlcaa County So

Frank j. Cheney makes oath that he 10
senior partner of the firm Of F. J. Cheney
ledo, County and State Aforesaid, and
that said firm will pay the sum Of ONE
HUNDRED DOLLARS for each and ev.
by the use Of HALLS CATARRH CURE.
FRANK ]. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in
my presence, this 6th day Of December.
A. d. 1B02
{seaD A. W. GLEASON.
Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure II taken internally
and acts directly upon the blood and mu-
eous surfaces Of the system. Send for
+. J. CHENEY 4 CO, Toledo. o.
Sold by all Druggists. 75c.
Take Halrs Family Pills for constipatioo.
The Meeker herald., 1917-04-28
Rauchmen Wanted in Mesa County
Land Ready--Rent Free

II there is . citizen, willing to
work and who would like to take ad-
vantage Of the good profits that may
be realized from farming this year,
he would do we'll to get in touch with
the Grand Junction Chamber OF
Commerce, the Grand Valley Water
Users association or some other civic
organ nixstion In Grand Junction.
Owing to an unusual combination
of circumstances . citizen who 10
ready to work and knows anything
at all about farming may WITHOUT
COST, get use of tract of land,
large or small, in the Grand Junction
district, for this season.
With all manner Of staple farm
products sure to bring the highest
prices in many years, with certainty
that the demand will be greater than
the supply. with The national and
state governments urging that every
acre of ground be planted, the oppor-
tunity to make big money In farming
this year Ia one not equaled In .
quarter Of century's history of the
nation.
$4,000 ACRES OF LAND
The government is this year fur
nishing water for the first time to
some thirty thousand acres of good
land under the high line canal project
noar Grand Junctinn
The citizens of Grand Junction, CO.
operating with the federal govern
ment, are doing all In their power to
bring as much of this great acreage
as possible under cultivation this
year.
As result most desirable and un-
usual inducements are offered to re-
liable people who might be able to
come to Grand Junction and. Mesa
county from other parts Of Colorado
or from other states, take charge Of .
tract Of this land of Whatever size
they desire and raise crops this sea-
son. The land will be furnished
RENT FREE.
WILL RENDER ASSISTANCE
Every possible assistance will be
rendered in getting the ground In
shape, in getting equipment, III Sc
curing seed, and in keeping the op-
Grating expense at the lowest possi-
BILE point.
This is no realty or promotion
scheme. 1t is simply . plan worked
out by the public spirited people of
Grand junction, who have this great
available acreage at their doors, to
cooperate with the federal govern
ment In providing rs big an output Of
farm products IS possible in the year
in which the demand for such pro-
ducts the world over will be the
greatest in history.
PRICES WILL BE HIGH
1t being certain that spring wheat
will bring at least $500 and perhaps
800 per hundred this fall, sugar
beets 900 per ton. potatoes at least
$3.50 to $500 per hundred and all
other products bringing proportion
ately high prices, the opportunity for
big profit making is apparent
Conditions are ideal in the Grand
Junction district for these crops.
There is yet ample time to plant any
Of these crops.
A letter to any of the organizations
mentioned above or to any business
man or official in Grand Junction
will get any interested party in touch
with further details.
Every citizen becoming interested
In this movement may be assured OF
fair fraafmank and a aunAra deal
The Meeker herald., 1917-04-28
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION = ISOLATED
TRACT
PUBLIC LAND SALE


Department of the Interior, u. $. Land Once at
Gienwood Springs, Colo, April u. 1917.
NOTICE Is hereby given that, as directed by
the Commissioner of the General Land Office,
under provisions of Sec 255, X. s., pursuant
to the application of Ethel Mathes of Meeker.
Colorado, Serial No. 0lOEs3, we will offer at
public sale. TO the highest bidder. hut at not
less than tl.I5 per acre, at 1910 O'Clock II. M.
on the 4th day of June. 1917, next, at this ofiice
the following tract of land: nwL4 swS. Sec 81
sek nws. swA ne14, Sec ~, TIP N, Il Y6 W,
9th p. NJ.
This tract ia ordered into the market on
showing that the greater portion thereof is
mountainous or too rough for cultivation.
The sale will not be kept open. hut will be
declared closed when those present at the hour
named have ceased bidding. The person max
ing the highest bid will be required TO immedi-
ately pay to the Receiver the amount thereof.
Any persons claiming adversely the above
described land are advised to file their claims,
or objections, on or before the time designated
for sale. ID. c. WEYAND, Register.
a2s-ma6
The Meeker herald., 1917-04-28
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
Non Coal Land

Department of the Interior, U. 8. Land Office at
Glenwood Springs, Colo. April u, 1917.
NOTICE Is hereby given that Claude J.
Wilson, Of Meekcr, Colorado, who. on Novenl-
Us7il, for sw4 swA, Sec 26, nj nw14, sea
nwA, Sec IS. and on May 10 1915, made addi-
tional entry Serial No. 0d6s5, for eli swA, nw4
ywlA, Sec .G, and nek se,s, Sec "a, TIP / $, X
" ", 9th P N. has nled notice Of intention to
make Final Five-year Proof. to establish claim
to the land above described, before Henry j.
Hay, U. s. Commissioner, at Meeker, Colorado,
on the 7fh day Of June, 1917.
Claimant names as witnesses:
Henry r. Wilson. George L. Baelz, Charles
+. Brown and Edgar w. johnson, all Of
Meeker, Colorado.
DC. wEYAND.
asSLmaB Register.
The Meeker herald., 1917-04-28

Sailors Day will be observed at
st. James Church on Sunday morn
ing with q sermon appropriate to the
occasion. The day has the same
Significance for Meeker with several
sons in the naval service.
The Meeker herald., 1917-04-28
aNniB
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
NOu-cOal Land,

Glenwood Springs. Colo, April 81, 1ai7.
NOTICE IL hereby given that Ransom Dalton
of Meeker, Colorado who, on August 6, 1910.
made Homestead Application. Serial No. 0+uSI
for the sw14 neA, Ell nwiS, neh swL, Sec "a. T
3 i, Il " ", 9th r. NJ, has fled notice OF inten-
tion to make Final Five Year Proof. to es-
tablish claim TO the land above described, be-
fore Henry J. Hay. u. 3. Commissioner at
Meeker, Colorado on the End day Of July, 1911
Claimant names As witnesses:
Samuel A. Wright, Thomas n. Russell.
Robert @. Nelson and Horace q. Miles, all OF
Meeker, Colorado.
ID. WEYAND,
aa8-maS Register.
The Meeker herald., 1917-04-28
a&mB
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
Coal L.And-Cual Waived

Department, of the Interior, U. 8. Land ONCE at
Glenwood Springs, Colo, April 81. 1917.
NOTICE Ia hereby given that Calvin Cover.
OF Price Creek, Colorado, who. on May 10, 1913,
Lots i, :, nwI4 sw14, Sec "A, Lots ID. -, nei4
sell, Sec Is, and who on October 6, 1914, made
additional Homestead Entry, Seriai No. 0e5i2,
p N. has filed notice Of intention to make Final
Three Year Proof. to establish claim to
the land above described, before Henry j. Hay.
U. &. COmmi. sioner. at Meeker, Colorado, on
the 9Th day Of June, 1917.
Claimant names as witnesses:
John F. Wilson, Charles D. lily. Theodore II.
Ely, all of Price Creek. Colorado, and John s.
Ely, of Meeker, Colorado.
D. c. WEYAND.
a.S-mss Register.
The Meeker herald., 1917-04-28

Fairfield pasture; he drove them to
their former home; Pollard got out
the necessary recovering papers; Bill
had hearing before Justice Gourley
and WAS bound over to the district
court, where the matter will be look
ed into in detail.
The Meeker herald., 1917-04-28

William Gillaspie, better known AS
Cedar Post Bill,'' was in trouble
this week. This 10 about how 1t
started: The Cross-L company levied
on some cattle of Bill's last fall in
satisfying an old debt, sold the cat
tie, two head being bought by Frank
Pollard. Bill came along the other
day and saw the cattle In the Willie
The Meeker herald., 1917-04-28
Notice to Gardners

Owners of town lots, who wish to
cultivate them this season are noti-
fed that there will be no charge r
irrigation water. 1t is the desire Of
the town authorities to aid In every
way in the campaign (Which is TAX
ing place all over the state), in every
way possible. See Councilman Joy
for further Information. a2l-29
The Meeker herald., 1917-04-28

Those who wish to attend the
Wyman sale next week will find a
good auto, road from Meeker to
Thornburg. The road has been work
ed past week and put in flne shape.
The road from Craig has also been
overhauled and ieveled.
The Meeker herald., 1917-04-28

Those Grand Junction folks who
have In charge the matter Of forming
new state out of Western Colorado
and Eastern Utah, had better go q
bit slow. Remember, Der Kaiser has
promised to turn this territory over
to Mexico.
The Meeker herald., 1917-04-28

l.. F. Bennett, government repre-
sentative of the Ute Indians. accom-
panied by a bunch Of Ute cowboys,
came in Monday from DuChesne,
Utah, after the bunch Of cattle he
lately bought at the Neal sale. While
here Mr.. Rennett bought fourteen
head Of fine bulls from John Quinton.
The Meeker herald., 1917-04-28

Mr.. and Mrs. H. l.. Grinstead, WIS.,
tied town friends, Wednesday. Mr..
Grinstead has u good place in Jose
phine park, which he will look after
this season, instead Of going out on
government work, rs he has done for
a number of years past.
The Meeker herald., 1917-04-28

Every cloud has its silver lining"
Even after hideous nightmare has
taken you through seven hells, caus-
ing you the most awful torture, you
are eventually landed safe in bed,
wide awake and happy over the
escape.
The Meeker herald., 1917-04-28

Thursdsy's rain and snow put a
damper on farm work. so to spead.
but 1t was good for the range and
spring wheat.
The Meeker herald., 1917-04-28

ANTED-A woman cook, or
man and wife; no family. Man to
milk and do chores. Good wages.
References. keystone Ranch, Price
Greek, Colo. a2S
The Meeker herald., 1917-04-28

The Huletts arrived at Rifle over q
week ago, and. after trying for sew
eral days to get to Meeker, went to
Denver to remain till the roads are
i'm better condition.
The Meeker herald., 1917-04-28
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION = ISOLATED
TRACT
PUBLIC LAND SALE
Ilprsa ri mont NJ tho 1nforit,r II 81 Land M

PUBLIC LAND SALE
Department OF the Interior. U. s. Land Once a,
Glenwood springs, Colo, April IA. 1917.
NOTICE is hereby given that, as directed by
the Commissioner OF the General Land Once,
under provisions OF Sec. 245S, X. s., pursuant
to the application OF Peter Uehlein. Axial, Col
RADIO, Serial No. OlGpi, we will oner at public
sale. to the highest bidder, but 1t not less than
&l.15 per acre. at l0:l5 clock "A. m. on the 4th
day of June, 1917, next, at this ONCE. the fol-
lowing tract OF land: Lots 10 and I. Slc :. Lots
ands, e,s nws. Sec II, Tp 3 n, X W ", 9Th r. NJ.
This tract Is ordered into the market on u
showing that the greater portion thereof is
mountainous or too rough for cultivation.
This land will be sold subject to the pruvi-
sions and reservations Of the Act of June =.
1910 C,6 Stat. 5S3,.
The sale will not he kept open, but will be
declared closed when those present ut the hour
named have ceased bidding. The person max
ing the highest bid will be required to immedi-
Rtely pay to the Receiver the amount thereof.
Any persons claiming adversely the aboye-
described land are advised to file their claims.
or objections, on or before the time designated
for sale. d. e. wEYAND, Register.
A2S-m26
The Meeker herald., 1917-04-28

A Kansas printer has notified the
merchants Of his town that he will
soon be In need of q pair of shoes, a
new shirt, and sack of -four, and
that he will cali for bids on these
items, as that Is the custom when
they want four dollars worth OF
printing.
The Meeker herald., 1917-04-28

Encourage the Tiny Tad" soldiers,
otherwise the Boy Scouts, by attend
ing their dance next Friday evening,
at Rooney's hall.
The Meeker herald., 1917-04-28
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

NOn-COal Land
Department Of tho Interior. U. q. Land Once at
GlenwOOd Springs. Colo, April n, 1917.
NOTICE Is hereby given that Lee Peterson,
of Meekes Colorado, Who, on May 30, 1917,
made Homestead Application, No. O6:l.4, for
-. swk re144, set swN, and Lot Z, OF Sec Is, TIP
N. X loo W, 9TH N, has MED notice Of inten-
tion to make Final Five Year Proof, to es-
tabiish claim to the land above described be-
fore Henry J. Hay. u. s.Commissioner. at
Meeker, Colorado. on the End day of July, 1917.
Claimant names ~ witnesses:
Silas q. Bailey, Charles II. Mobley. George
Wear and Horace s. Harp, all Of Nsekcr, Col
orado.
u. c. WEYAND.
nSSLms8 Register.
The Meeker herald., 1917-04-28

idle Wives" the picture that is
having such a successful run at the
Paris theater, Denver, this week, will
be at the Princess, Tuesday, May l6.
The Meeker herald., 1917-04-28

Top beef was Sl2.25 at Kansas City,
last week.
The Meeker herald., 1917-04-28

On account OF the condition of the
Meeker-Rifie road, last week, 8. r.
Berger, the optician, WAS unable to
make his announced trip to Meeker.
He will he here As soon as the roads
are in travelling condition.
The Meeker herald., 1917-04-28

That notice We had in last weeks
Herald about free irrigating water
only applies to those who will
clean up new ground and get it set to
potatoes and other eatables.
The Meeker herald., 1917-04-28

Remember the Boy Scouts dance,
next Friday evening, May 4th. These
future soldiers are getting funds to-
gether for uniforms.
The Meeker herald., 1917-04-28

Ernest Oldland tired of handling
the gold and other forms OF 1.-The me-
talic sound" at the First National
bank, this week, and got out and did
the cowboy stunt for a spell.
The Meeker herald., 1917-04-28

Landlord Ball is busy these days
refurnishing and putting the Meeker
hotel In nrst-olAss shape for the big
summer trade which is booked for
for this season.
The Meeker herald., 1917-04-28

You can contract cold now a. easy
Is earlier In the season. Check and
cure 1t by using Strehlke's BROMO-
FERRIN.
The Meeker herald., 1917-04-28

"Gumshoe" Joe Stone is doing q
lot OF explaining these days. But his
explanations carry very little weight
with patriotic Americans.
The Meeker herald., 1917-04-28

At the conclusion OF the war with
Japan, the car gave Russia the
duma and thereby "wonnd up his
own little ball Of yarn"
The Meeker herald., 1917-04-28

Lark Craig is home again after
spending a lot of good money seeing
the sights from "Old Saint Louie" to
the Gulf. That same old smile.
The Meeker herald., 1917-04-28

A company of our young men are
drilling these evenings in anticipa-
tion OF being called to the colors
later. Herbert Rigby Is drilln,aster.
The Meeker herald., 1917-04-28

INDIAN RUNNER DUCK EGGS
For Sale; 80 cents per dozen. Apply
to J. NJ. Priest, Meeker. a2Sml2
The Meeker herald., 1917-04-28

Don't wait for the town authorities
to issue the general cleanup order.
Get at 1t at once.
The Meeker herald., 1917-04-28

The season ia late this year, but no
doubt, 1t will come with rush when
warm weather sets In.
The Meeker herald., 1917-04-28

Der Kaiser has overlooked bet.
> In disposing Of outlaying bits Of u.
8. territory, he has overlooked Alaska.
The Meeker herald., 1917-04-28

The popular Billy Buchanan was
attending to business matters in
town. mid week.
The Meeker herald., 1917-04-28

DIR. Sam French has been appoint
ed vital statician, by the state board
Of health, for this county.
The Meeker herald., 1917-04-28

Send The Herald to your friends
in the East.
The Meeker herald., 1917-04-28

Tom Ruckman OF Strawberry, ex-
changed greetings with town friends,
Thursday.
The Meeker herald., 1917-04-28

Henry Stadtman, sr., of Angora,
was attending to business matters in
town, Thursday.
The Meeker herald., 1917-04-28

Mrs. Clarence Ford departed for
McGin, New, Monday, to join her
husband.
The Meeker herald., 1917-04-28
escape.

If you can't love me in life don't
give any post mortem praises when 1
am dead.
The Meeker herald., 1917-04-28

Potatoes produce more human food
per acre, say the authorities, than
any other crop.
The Meeker herald., 1917-04-28

Don't fail to see 1.-THE Snow Bird. I"
at the Princess, tonight Saturday.
The Meeker herald., 1917-04-28

Elmer Clinard of Buford, was a
town visitor, midweek.
The Meeker herald., 1917-04-28

Second Hand Stoves and Fur
niture. AT Meeker Cabinet Co. ml7
The Meeker herald., 1917-04-28

Full attention will be paid to the
gardening campaign In Meeker this
season.
The Meeker herald., 1917-04-28

1t is the little thing that some
times worry q man most-twins for
instance,
The Meeker herald., 1917-04-28

In this vicinity roads are now in
good condition.
The Meeker herald., 1917-04-28

How about those trees for the out
side OF the town park?
The Meeker herald., 1917-04-28

Decollete bathing suits are all right
as far as they reach.
The Meeker herald., 1917-04-28

The ladies of st. James Guild will
meet with Mrs. G. Brown, Thursday,
May 3.
The Meeker herald., 1917-04-28

Charles O. Thompson Of Thurman
creek, spent Monday in town.
The Meeker herald., 1917-04-28

DR.. Englund, dentist, ia now nicely
located In Denver and doing very
we'll.
The Meeker herald., 1917-04-28

BROMO-FEBRIN will cure your
oold. Try it. At STREHLKES.
The Meeker herald., 1917-04-28

Gardening is now on in re.l'earnest.
The Meeker herald., 1917-04-28
Methodist Episcopal Church

Sunday chool-.Sunday 1000 a. m.
Preaching. Sunday IL 100 a. IN.
Epworth League $3.50 p. m.
Preaching. -.....--... Sunday 7:30 p. m.
Ladies' Aid. Wednesday 2:3O p. m.
Prayer meeting Thursday 7:3O p. m.
Choir practice Thursday 500 p. m.
You are cordially invited to find a
place In the services of this church.
Phone 4s-J F. H. ROSE, Pastor.
The Meeker herald., 1917-04-28
Turkey Eggs For Sale

Apply to Mrs. o. Holton, Price
Greek P. o. Soc per setting. a14-2l
The Meeker herald., 1917-04-28

The AGeelxer Pharmacy
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1917-02-22
St. Johns JOttingS.

St. Johns, FEB. 20.-Misses Mag
gle and Norma E:shop, of Hampton,
spent the weekend with Miss Sue
Carter.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jim HERS visited at
the home of Mr.. William Fender
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. F. Preacher were
the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. j. B.
HERS Sunday.
Miss Ruth Bishop spent Friday
night with Miss Sue Carter.
Mr.. Raleigh Kinard with his
friends, Messrs. Stacy Kearse and
Sammie Mace, visited at the home of
his father, Mr.. A. NJ. Kinard, Sunday.
Miss Lizzie Kinard spent Saturday
night with Miss Ruth Bishop.
Miss Myrtle Sease spent Saturday
night with Miss Lola Fender.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. T. Kinard visited
at the home of Mr.. G. S. HERS Sun
day.
Miss Clara Mae Sease spent Satur-
day night with Miss Sue Carter.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. L. Brant and Mr..
and Mrs. G.. NJ. Mears visited Mr.. and
Mrs. Merrick Kinard Sunday.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1917-02-22
Oak Grove Greetings.

Oak Grove, Feb. 20.-The weather
seems to be very unpleasant; it has
been raining for several days.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. J. HERS and little
child visited Mr.. and Mrs. L. H. Car
ter Sunday.
Misses Mamie and Ionic Copeland
visited Miss Jennie Lou Martin Sun
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. w. Hunter and
little son, of Hunters Chapel, visited
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. w. Rentz Sunday.
Misses Grace Hoffman and Thelma
Rentz visited Mr.. and Mrs. H. j.
HERS, of Ehrhardt, Saturday.
Mesdames j. L. and L. W. Cope
land were visitors near St. Johns
Saturday night.
Messrs. Tillman and Robert Car
ter dined with their grandfather, Mr..
1. w. Rentz, Sunday.
MIR. and Mrs. G. C. Fender visited
Mr.. and Mrs. G. F. Rent Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. B. NIiley, of Lodge,
were visitors in this section Satur-
day.
Mrs. G. W. Clayton and daughter,
Julia, dined with Mr.. and Mrs. Geo.
Mckenzie Sunday.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1917-02-22
STABBED; DRAGGED on TRACK,
Train Passes Over Body of Ed. Nor
ton, Fatally Cut in Row at McCo1l.

Bennettsville, Feb. 19.-Another
bloody homicide blackens the record
of Marlboro county. Saturday night
at McColl, this county, Ed. Norton,
w. T. Norton, Anderson Wright and
Albert Wright, all white men, got
into row just after dark, north Of
the town corporation. Ed. Norton
received a knife wound, from which
he died. His body was carried six
miles, and placed on the track of the
Seaboard Railway below Clio. Sat-
urday night a train ran over the
body. 1t is said the knife wound
was plainly visible despite the man
gled condition of the body. The
dead mans coat and hat were found
in McColl with long slash under the
arm of the coat Coroner T. F. Nc
Rae and Sheriff Patterson held the
inquest yesterday and today. DR..
Reedy made post mortem examina-
tion and stated that death was caus-
ed by a knife wound. The verdict
was that ED. Norton came to his
death from a wound inflicted by some
sharp instrument, and that w. T..
Norton, principal; Anderson Wright,
and Albert Wright, accessories, did
the killing" All three defendants
are in jail. 1t is claimed all parties
were under the influence of whiskey
when they became involved in the
row.