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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-30
CORNVILLE

NORTH-Miss Onie McCallor of
SCION is visiting relatives in this vicin-
ity.
John Thebarse made a trip 70 Madi-
son Saturday.
Mrs Forest Bosworth and son Harold
are Visiting relatives in Sidney.
Marshall Weston is boarding with
ms aunt. Mrs John Curtis. while at
tending school a; Athens.
George Kicker. one of the collectors
for the Skowhegan Jersey Creamery
completed his duties last Week For.
est Green Of Skowheean has taken his
place.
Elmer Towne and son expect to fin
ISL cutting the lumber on the Dennis
lot by the first Of March.
Perley Brown, who has been am
pioyed in Thorndike as . shovel handle
-s>-.st' HaS -eI.Iasd home. He COM
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-30
DECISION. DEATH LEWIS
C. HONAKER, RICHMOND

The Public Utilities Commission has
rendered a decision in the matter of the
accident on the premises of the Main
Central Railroad Go. at Richmond. Jan
u last, W hch resulted in the death OF
Lewis G. Honaker. as follows
Lewis c. Honaker. aged u years, u
Richmond was struck by the locomo-
tive of freight train No. 326. westbound
on the premises Of the Maine Central
railroad Co in Richmond, at 101 p NJ },
Jan. u, 1918, and instantly killed.
The train was approaching the sta
ton at about eight miles an hour anu
lust after the engine crossed Main
street the cngineman caught Signal
from Il railroad employee. either the
gateman or a foreman of the stone
crew, who were together near White
street, which is about $50 feet west OF
Main street. The train was stop" /
within about 80 feet and Honaker
body va found wedsed under the ten
der. over the left hand rail. 1t had been
dragged about 80 feet.
None Of the train crew saw him UNI
Ill after the accident although the EN-
yineman, fireman and brahenan
were on the engine. The brakeman WITS
in the freman's seat, looking at IF.
board and the man came from that
side.
Honaker, who had one wooden leg
had walked along the track from White
street towards Main street, about h&H
The distance, ana thence along the snow
path south of The track, far enous Il
away TO have escaped being struck
Just as the train came nearly opposite
him, he jumped or fell towards TIE
track. was struck by the engine on that
side and thrown under the wheels.
1T is impossible to ascertain ar
further facts: but it seems to be clear
that no fault Of the railroad company
"a. of its employees contributed to Inc
accident His position outside OF ING
tack. walking parallel with ii. Wou.d
sufficiently account for his not attract :
ING the attention Of the train crew ).
they had noticed him in that position,
they would have had II" occasion Tor
acting differently than they dld.
The whistle had been blown Tor tle
crossing and the bell was ringing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-30
PALMYRA

Mr. and Mrs. Merton G. Davis visited
Sunday at +. W. Seekins in st. Adams.
d. S. Emerson met with an accident
Friday while saving wood at A. :.
Eradford's. \ stick was thrown from.
the saw striking Mr.. Emerson in the
face.
+. ". Seekins is loading hay for T.
O. Thompson at Hartland Station.
@. Is. Cole is in Very poor health at
this writing.
Mrs Y. +. Thompson is Going house
work for Mrs. Harold Furbush.
Miss Laura Estes has returned home
from q hospital where she had been
treated for about 10 days.
a large amount Of surgical dressincj
are being prepared by the Red Cross
Md Circle. and also knitted goods.
Otis l.. Blaisdell was in Corinna Sat
lrday.
Mrs. Ruth Robinson has prepared Il
fine program for the next meeting OF
Palmyra Grange. Saturday evening.
Feb >
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-30
BUILD UP YOUR
nerve POWER
Nervous Debility and Neuras-
thenia Mean Loss of Efficiency
in Home. Office or Workshop.

In these war times many people are
living in AN unnatural condition Of
nervous excitement. Il Mess some
thing is done TO correct il the newt
able result will be a nervous break
down. an exhaustion of nervous energy
iLat may take a very serious and UNI
forseen turn.
There is no tonic for the nerves that
e not a tonic for every other part of
the body There is no form of debility
that does not rob the nerves of nour-
ishment. The remedy therefore for
nervous breakdown is a tonic that Will
hyild up the general health. rcvltaiiZe
the blood ana enable il to carry to the
nerves the clements that they need
Read the experience Of Mrs. Fred
s. Hampspn of pleasantville. Ohio
IN" says:
For two years | suffered from ner-
NoGs debility. was treated by a
l.hN sician but did not got as strong as
I though, SHOULD. had no ambition,
lost in flesh and was very weak. ! had
NO appetite. my complexion was sal
low and I was irritable aud miserable
al the time. had severe pains in the
lack Of my neck lih" something press
ing against it. and when these attacks
CRIME on ! would have to lie down. \
roighhor urged me to try Dr. Williams
Pink Pills aud did so
4 experienced relief after taking
tic first box and took about six boxes
~ all I am now enjoying the best Of
health. never have headache now
Tor any nervous spells
Dr. Williams Pink Pills are a tonic
for the blood and nerves They be
pIu Al one to build mp the system
weakened hN excess or overwork. The
rich red blood soon begins 70 show in
,reeks and bps, the step is quicker, the
"ves brighter and the good effect is
f'l' in evarN organ of the body.
Two useful books. Diseases Of the
Nervous system" and What to Eat
and How /" Eat" viii he sent free by
the Dr Williams Medicine Co. Schen-
cctady. y Y. Dr. Williams Pink
rnls are sold by your own druggist or
VIII be sent by mail. postpaid. on re-
'rIpt of price 80 cents per box, six
boxes for $50 ADV
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-30

a fine literary program was tufmsheo
by the lecturer Mrs. Edna Black, con-
ssting of music readings and reclta :
tons.
Owing to bad roads no services
were held Sunday at the NJ. +. church.
Manley Bailey was Sunday caller
at I.akeShore.
Mrs. r. c. Wyman Of West Sidney
was calling Sunday at the home of
her mother, Mrs. L. \. Tillson.
Mrs. A. H. Shaw and Mrs. I. w.
Longley were at West Sidney Wednes-
day on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-30
MOTHERS, Do THIS
When the Children Cough, Ruiz
Musterole on Threats
and Chests

No telling how soon the symptoms may
develop into Group, or worse. And then's
when you're glad you have a jar of Mus.
tsyole at hand to give prompt, sure re-
lief. It does not blister.
As first aid and a certain remedy,
Musterole is excellent. Thousands OF
mothers know it. You should keep q
jar in the house, ready for instant use.
It is the remedy for adults. too. Re.
lieves sore throat, bronchitis, tonsilitis,
Group, stiff neck, asthma, neuralgia, head.
ache. congestion. pleurisy. rheumatism,
iumbago, pains and aches of back or
joints, sprains, sore muscles. chilblains
frosted feet and colds of the chest lit
often prevents pneumonia>.
SOC and 6Oc lars: hospital size $3.50.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-30
ROME

Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Mosher are ro-
ceiving congratulations on tho h;r,h 10
a little daughter born Suncav. Ian 81
ne littie one weighed eight pounds
and is named Eleanor Lucille.
Eugene and Daphne Charles were
sunday callers at Varney Mosher's
also Mrs. Frances Mosher and Mrs
George Mosher.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-30
PROGRAM HANCOCK
TEACHERS MEETING

TEACHERS MEETING
The Maine department of education has
issued the following program for the
meeting OF the Hancock County Teach
ers Association to be held Thursday and
Friday, Jan. 81 and Feb. ! at Ellsworth;
Thursday Evenins-8.0o o'clock
General Session
Hancock Hall
Music, Bluehill Academy orcues IA
Singing, America
Opening exercises
business.
The War-Savings Campaign" Glenn "
Starkey, State director for schools.
Music. Orchestra
school Credit for Club Work. Ralph T.
Mitchell, State leader of Boys and
Girls Clubs.
Music, Orchestra
Address. DR.. Augustus .. Thomas, State
superintendent of public schools.
Friday Mornng-10 o'clock
Department Sessions
High School Building
Rural Schools
Chairman. Supt w. II. Patten. Ellsworth
Making the Best of Things, ri. A.
Allan, State agent for rural educa-
ton
"A Red Letter Day in School visitation,'
Miss Florence NJ. Hale, State agent
for rural education
question box.
Grade Schools
Chairman, Supt. Frank McGouldr.yk
Bar Harbor
The Recitation, the Teachers Oppor-
t9nlty'D Irving w. Small, supervisor
of the grades, Bar Harbor
The story Method Of Reading" Miss
Mary b. Bills, director of training. cas-
tine Normal school.
Inc Opportunity of the PLAY Uour N
William d. Hall, Castine Norma,
Secondary Schools
Self Measurement" Principal Fred r,
Stoddard, Ellsworth.
! Discussion.
"A Program for Physical Education.' =
Josiah W. Taylor, State agent 10.
secondary education.
Discussion.
Address. Professor James l.. Neon
auShE, Dartmouth college.
Friday Afternoon-1.45 o'clock
General Session
Hancock Hall
Music Bar llarbor High school orchestr.,
Business. :
Music. o,oh
The Crayon as a Help in Teaching i
Chalk Talk Professor Henry w
,,,l Brown Colby college,
Habit and Memory in the SchooIroom. :
roIessor James l.. McConaughy.
Dartmouth college.
Inc officers of the association are.
PRESIDENT, Supt. Edw B. Hutchinso,
Sedgwick; vice president. PRINCIPAL Fran
e, stoddard, Ellsworth: secretary and
treasurer, Miss Carolyn 3. SiIsby. Cas
tine; executive committee the nresider.
wee president, secretary ana treasurer
5upt. Z. l.. Clement. Southwest Harhor
,r,rnclpal Irving w. Small, Bar Harbor
Miss Lena Sperry, Surry 80
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-30
STATE HOUSE
Council Meeting 10 A. NJ Wednesday, Feb

Closing of Blaine Mansion Save Coal Causes Addition to
House Famiy-Hancock Teachers Meeting JAM 81
Feb. ElSworh-Pubc Utilities Decides Portland Rail
road May Withdraw the 2Ocke Books WestbroOk Line
Senator Fernald Files Primary Nomination Papers-Draft
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Of Maine Men-Decision Death of
Lewis c. Honaker at Rchmond-C orporations-Chat
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-30
Statement Of Central Maine Power
Company Regarding Street Lighting

that
FIRST-That co would thereby be saved
Practically could saved by such this
the
Of
bu
coal
the
This electricity
in the a daylight
not than
kind OF heat
In sdelgt
not likely be unless
S a
land
of this heating
exceeded unless
distibu he
w. S.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-30

Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Crowell were bus''
ness callers in Waterville Friday.
Miss Beulah Morrow returned HUN
her school Sunday
The Robbins school will commeh''
TINS week with Miss Alice Taylor D.
teacher.
Charles Young was visiting Sunda'
at John Young's.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-30

menced work in the woods last weeI,
for Mr.. Townc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-30
Maine EnlistmentS

The following enlistments Of Maine
men in the service Of the United States
have been reported TO Adjutant General
George Mel. Presson, the provost
marshall Of Maine:
Army
Donald Stewart Bartlett, Norway;
Frank +. Higgins. NlnsioW {;
George W. Clark. Bryant Park: Mosey
A. White Sanford; William f.. Noon
an. Milo.
Navy
William T. Russell Watervllle, W.
H. Van Wart. Washington; George K.
Washburn, Madison.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-30

Service regulations, thus becoming
technical deserters, whether wilful Or
not.
The war department having learned
that some local boards have not begun
the physical examination of regis
trants, they have been ordered to be
gin such work at once.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-30
Draft Rulings

The following draft rulings have
been received by Governor Milliken.
through the Office OF Adjutant General
Presson, the provost marshal Of Maine:
Local boards and their assistants
have been ordered not to claim or re-
ceive government rewards for desert
ers. The war department has been
notified that such boards and assist
ants have been taking the rewards for
the apprehension Of registrants who
have failed to comply With Selectiye
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-30
Department Sessions
High School Building
Rural Seboole

Chairman. Supt. w. H. Patten Ellsworth
Making the Best of Things" H. A.
Allan, State agent for rural educa-
ton.
"A Red Letter Day in School Visitation.'
Miss Florence NJ Hale, State agent
for rural education
Question hoy
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-06-21
MOTHER! THE CHILD
IS GOsTIVE, BILIOUS
If tongue is coated, breath
bad, stomach sour, don't
hesitate!

Give California syrup of Figs" at
once-a teaspoOnful today often saves
sick child tomorrow.
Ii your little one is Out-Of-sOrts. half
sick. isn't resting. eating and acting
naturalIy-lOOk, Mother. see IL tongue
is coated This is a sure sign that its
little stomach. liver and bowels are
cIogged with waste. When cross, irri-
table feverish. stomach sour. breath bad
or mas stomach-ache. diarrhoea, sore
throat. full of cold. give teaspOonfUl
OF .CaIifOrpia Syrup Of Figs" and in
Few hours al the cOnstipated poison,
undigested food and sour bile gently
moves out OF its little bowels without
gripings and you have a well. playful
child again
Mothers can rest easy after giving
this harmless fruit laxative" because it
never fails to cleanse the little ones
liver and bowels and sweeten the stom-
ach and they dearly love its pleasant
taste. Full directions for babies, chill
dren OF all ages and for grown-ups
printed on each bottle.
Beware OF counterfeit fg syrups Ask
YOUR druggist for a bottle OF 'Califor-
MA syrup Of Figs then see that il is
made by the California Fig syrup Com
PAM AdvLl
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-06-21
NEWS PRINT PRICES
FIXED BY Commission
Roll News in Car Lots Will Be
1910 Per Hundred
Pounds

WASHINGTON, June 1s.-NeSv
print prices were announced today oy
the federal trade commission In the
case of the A y. p. A. against manu-
racturers. They follow:
Roll news in car lots, $50 per 100
pounds, f. o. b. mill
Roll news in less than car lots
1922 1-2 per 100 pounds, f. o. b. mill.
Sheet news in car lots. $3.50 per 100
pounds, f. o. b. mill.
Sheet news in less than car lots,
s3.52 1-2 per 100 pounds, f, o. b. mill.
The maximum commission for job
bers or other middlemen selling news
print from any of the signatory manu-
facturers to customers of the United
States shall be:
Fifteen cents per 90 on car lots.
Forty cents per 100 on less than car
lots.
Sixty cents per 100 on less than ton
lots.
These prices are effective April 1,
1918.
The prices are effective until three
months after the close of the war.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-06-21
Telegraph Operator
Listens in and Hears
Of Brothers Death

When Miss Emma Farow. who is
an operator for the Western Union
Telegraph company, heard ne wires
Tuesday begin ticking off casualty
list, the natural thing was that, hav-
ing A brother overseas, she should
listen in" Presently came the list
OF those killed in action and among
them she heard the name of Robert
Farow. +.
Young Farow. who was reared in the
Baptist Orphans home at HapeYilfe,
vas a speciman of the fine voting Amer
fcan manhood that volunteered when
the country entered the war. II
Only nineteen years old, he enlist
ed in the army last August at Cal
houn. where he was farming, and soon
was sent overseas. The news -receiT'
ed Tuesday was that he gave. his lt :
in the performance of his duty r.a
Two young brothers of Farow and q
small sister are now in the home a.
Hapeville. T. 5. Scoggins. general man
ager of the home. Wednesday paid him
tribute as a young man Of exception
ally fine caliber. Nineteen of the
young men reared at the Hapevllie
home are now in the service.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-06-21
FOR EXCESSIVE
URIC ACID
TRY THE WILLIAMS TREATMENT
FOR EXCESSIVE
rs Cent Bottle (32 Doses
FREE

Just because you start the day worried and
tired. stiff legs and arms and muscles, an
aching head. burning and bea ring down pains +
in the back-worn out before the day begins,
do think you have to stay in that con-.
ditiOn.
Be strong. well and vigorous. with no more
pains from stiff joints sore muscles. rheumatic
suffering. aching back or kidney trouble.
If you suffer from bladder weakness. with
burning scalding pains, if you are in and
out of bed half dozen times night, you
will appreciate the rest comfort and strength
this treatment gives
To prove The Williams Treatment conquers
kidney and bladder diseases, rheumatism and
all other ailments when due to excessive uric
acid DO matter how chronic stubborn, If
vou have never tried The Williams Treatment
we will give one 75c bottle (32 dOses) free
If you will cut out this notice and send II
with your name and address, and 10 cents to
help pay postage. packing. etc. TO The Dr.
d. A. williams Company Dept. K-1304, p. o.
RIcck East HAMPTON. Conn. Send at once and
YOU will receive By Parcel post regular 15c
bottle, without charge and without mourning
eny obIiga ton OnIy bottle TO the same
address or fanily.-tAdvt)
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-06-21
HAD PELLAGRA,
Il LIFE is SAVED
Woman Suffering From Dreaded
Msiady Knows TrcRIm mt
Saved Her Life

Miss Annie Wright. Livingston. Tex.
writes Il feel well and can do my
housework just as good as / ever did
l thank you many times for your treat
ment. for il saved my life. l know"
There is no longer any doubt that
Pel.agra can be cured So sure are we
that We can cure 1t. that we guarantee
absolutely to refund the money in case
the treatment fails to cure
Don't delay II is your duty to con-
suit the resourceful BaUghn now.
Write today for a big free book on Pei
lagra and learn of the trestmen that
has at last been found Address Ameri-
can ComTouuding Co, Box SSH. Jas
per. Ala--tAdvt.h
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-06-21
Memorial Services Held
For Frank Hamilton Snow

, ANNISTON, Ala. June 1S.-The mem
orv of Frank Hamilton snow, killed in
action" was, fttingly honored by spe-
ciaT service at che First Presbyterian
church, when the Sunday school and
congregation Joined together for that
purpose.
The principal address was delivered
by Rev. s. +. Hodges, Under whose
guidance the young Admission soldier had
walked in church life, and feature of
the service was the placing of a gold
star in the service flag of the church
and Sunday school, A picked choir OF
soldiers from the Blue and Gray can
Torment sang Lead Kindly Light"
Rev. william Hooper Adams and DIR. 7.
G.. Koontz delivered appropriate adj
dresses during the service and Major
Harvey Jones. acting adjutant of the
Blue and Gray forces, spoke on the sub
ject. THE Soldiers Viewpoint" .
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-06-21
PELLRGRR

This new disease is spreading over
the South with 25 per cent yearly in
crease, leaving horror and death in its
wake.
how nine years ago | discovered the
cause of this disease, and how thousands
of pellagra sufferers have been restored
to good health by a simple home treat
ment Take no chances with harmful
drugs or guess-work doctoring. You
are entitled to know the truth. The
whole story is given in this wonderful
BIG 5O-PAGE BOOK FREE!
Mailed in Plain Sealed Wrapper FREE
to all who write for q copy. This new.
instructive and interesting book gives
YOU my proven theory as to what causes
pellagra and how it may be cured right
in your own home under "a guarantee of
absolute satisfaction or no charge for
treat ment. 1t also cORtains many pho
tographs and letters from State and
County Officials. Bankers, Ministers.
Doctors, Lawyers and others, who tell
wonderful stories of their experience
with this successful pellagara treat
HAVE YOU THESE SYMPTOMS?
Tired and Drowsy feelings accompa-
MED by headaches. depression or state
of Incidence; roughness of skin; break
ing ont or eruptions; hands red like sun
burn; sore mouth; tongue, lips and
choking: indigestion Snd nausea. diar-
rhea or constipation; mind affected,
and many others Don't take chances.
Write for Your Copy of This Book
Today Remember il is mailed to you
Free in plain Sealed Wrapper.
". J. McCRARY, n. d.
Dept ssh Carbon Eill, Alabama
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-06-21
AMERICAN MACHINE
GUNNERS BROKE UP
ATTACK ON XIVRAY
Report to Commanding Gen.
eraT Reveals Many Instances
of Sterling. HeroiSm-HunS
Completely Beaten

WITH. THE AMERICAN ARMY IN
FRANCE, June l9.-(By the Associated
Press The carefully-rehearsed Ger
man attack on the American positions
in the village Of Xivray on Sunday morn
ing was broken UP largely by machine
gun and rifle fire The German attack
was made for the purpose of taking
prisoners, according to statements made
by Germans who were capt-red by the
Americans.
The artillery barrage let down by the
American gunners inflicted considerable
losses on the large enemy raiding party
as it crossed No Mans Land. but the
raid was actually stopped by the hot FIRE
from the American machine guns. the
gunners everywhere stuck to their posts
in the face of the attack.
At a point north of Xivray the Ger
mans captured an American machine
gun after killing or wounding the crew,
but five minutes later the gun was re-
captured and in the subsequent fighting
the Americans took a light machine gun
which the enemy had brought up in the
attack The German prisoners have ad-
mitted their complete defeat.
The detailed report on the Xivray &C
ton received by the comma nding gen.
eraI today gave especial praise to Lieu
tenants Irwin E. Downe and Edward I.
Shaw, Sergeant Sullivan and Privates
Alva White. Alfred lie Page, Wilmer
Bradford, Emmett Sloan and Anthony
Simmons for their bravery.
Lieutenant Downe. with a private. pro-
ceeded through a heavy barrage to an
American strong point which was virtu-
ally surrounded by the enemy. Later
he called for volunteers and with the
aid of the aboye-named privates went to
the rescue of wounded American Off
Ger being taken across No Mans Land
by the Germans. They drove off the
enemy and brought back the American.
Lieutenant Shaw. although lying sick
in dugout when the attack began, went
through the barrage fire to rejoin his
II
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-06-21
'One-Cent Railroad -.
Fare Assured Veterans
For Reunion at Tulsa

TULSA Okla, June 19.-Assurance OF
a railroad rate of 1 cent mile with
thirty-day stop-over privilege for the
reunion of Confederate veterans to be
held in Tulsa during the week of Sep
TENDER "a. has been given by Director
General McAdoo. according to an an
nouncement today by General Nathan
Bedford Forrest, in charge of reunion
arrangements. who has just returned
here after comforting with officials OF
the railroad administration in Washing
ton. General Forrest stated that park
ing privileges for sleeping cars avail
able here will provide for az least 25.OOO
visitors and 10000 pairs of army blan-
Eets will be provided for the use OF the
veterans.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-06-21
Mistaken for Negro,
White Man Is Killed
By Mob Near Moultie

MOULTRIE. Ga, June 19.-Henry
Jones. a prominent citizen living near
here. died last night from a wound he
received Sunday night when he was shot
by mistake by a mob of about 100 men
who were searching for a negro.
Jones was shot through the abdomen.
He was returning home from neigh
boris house when he heard some one
call out to him to hold his hands up.
Reports conflict as to whether Jones
opened fire upon the crowd or not. but
il rs stated that he was thought at the
time to be the negro they were looking
for
The negro, Sam Brown, had resisted
arrest. and fired at the sheriff and sew
eral white men number of times. He
has not yet been caught.