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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-08
X. P. Hazards Offer Provides
For Wiring of New School

X. p. Hazard and j. w. Robinson
of the school committee were present
ar the Monday evening melting of the
city council and discussed various
r1atters pertaining to the school de-,
partment, among them being TIE v ir-
ing the new High school building. Mr.
Hazard presented the following; let
ter:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-08

1t was incorrectly stated in Mon
days paper that Miss Marjorie Liv'
ingston was i'll at the Hallowell house
The fact is Miss Livingston is in Hal
lowell attending to settling of hei
fathers estate. the Rev. w. F. Liv'
ingston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-08
Mayor Lamb,
Gardiner, Me-,

e. Gentlemen:- ..- ..
l feel it advisable that the necessary
wiring be installed for the clocks, fire
alarm and program bell system al the
time the building is erected. If you
will enter into this contract in .he
name of the city with the Central
Maine Power Co., covering this ex-
pense to the amount of $780, will
personally be responsible to see that
the money is raised to reimburse the
city if there is not sufficient relate
from the other contracts. -
Yours very truly,
r. p. ItAZIARD.
The commission voted to accept
the offer and the contract.
The bond of Ralph Mairs for the
for the plumbing and ventilating If
the school building was received. ac-
copied and placed on file.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-08
Grand mothers Saw

Lemons are excellent for coughs and
colds Dem-Jac Syrup, OF Lemon lie high
iy recommended for coughs, colds,
Group. whooping-cougiL bronchitis. sore
throat. Singers and Public Speakers
Ii your druggist does not have it, send
S5c to the Dem-Jac Company, Gardiner,
Maine, For sale at Jackson's Drug Store,
Gardiner. Maine.--Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-08
Yours as ever,
BENJAMIN VAUGHAN.

clear Of snow and ice.as in the sum-
me" time.
Nn3s of the scholars have recover
Cd from their illness sufficiently to
attend school this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. c. Guptill recently
were visitors at Frank Bishops.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-08

The Ladies' Auxiliary of the RAN
doph Methodist Episcopal church will
meet Thursday afternoon with Mrs Me-
serve. Windsor street, after L., bust
ness meeting shipping party will be
held, each member having the privilege
Ct inviting one person.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-08

Hamilton & Co.'S two-ton coal
coal truck took a 40-foot plunge over
the embankment just south Of Milf
ken's Crossing, on the east side OF
Water street, late Monday forenoon.
The empty truck was coming down
the steep grade of the hill when some
part gave way, letting the truck
coast at full speed. The driver was
not injured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-08

William Kelley was taken in charge
by officer Annis Monday afternoon
charged with begging. When arraign-
ed before his honor he said he had
no regular home but had just come
from Aroostook county. AS ne was
selling songs as we'll as begging the
Judge allowed him the chance to leave
town at once, which chance he took.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-08

Public installation of Granite lodge.
NO. 90. X. of p, will take placs at X.
OF r. hall this evening. All members
with their ladies are cordially inv;t-
cd to attend. The ceremonies will; be
under the direction of D. D. G.. 9. Pol
lard of Waterville.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-08

There will be a meeting on Friday
evening, Feb. II, in G. A. X. hall in OBJ
servance of Lincoln's birthday. The
members of the G. A. r. invite all pat
rotic bodies especially to be present.
Al are welcome to this meeting. There
VIII be an interesting program of music
and literary numbers. Begins at s
o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-08

The funeral of the late Arthur Y.
Baker was held at 2 O'clock Monday
afternoon at 1875 Water street. kcv. @
o. Perry officiated. The body was
placed in the receiving tomb at the
Hallowell cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-08

The mems class of the First Pap
tst church had an enjoyable get-to-
gether Monday evening. A fine supper
was served after the men were adj
dressed by Mr.. Holt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-08

It has been suggested by Chief En-
ginecr Jones of the fire department
that it would be fully as we'll if the
merchants of the city did not pull
down their front window curtains at
night. He figures that a fire occurring
at one of them would be more likely
to be much more quickly observed if
the curtains were allowed to remain
I'D
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-08

Friends of Mrs Clara Carter who
has been confined to her home On
Pleasant street by illness. will be
glad to hear Of Improvement in her
condition.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-08

The. Women's Auxiliary of st. Mat
thews church will meet this afternoon
at the usual hour with Mrs. ]. ".
Goodwin, Winthrop street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-08

The Ladies' Aid of the Universalis.
church will meet with Mrs Charles
| Hedrickson. Academy street at go
this afternoon
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-08

Mrs. Charles Wight sent to the Jour-
nal office Monday some white lilac buds
nearly ready to burst. They were
Gathered at Richmond.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-08

There will be an Ash Wednesday
evening service at St. Matthews
church at 7.so o'clock with pre-Len-
ten meditation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-08

There will be a special communica-
ton Of Hermon Lodge, F. and A. NJ.
this evening. Work in the Entered
Apprentice degree.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-08

Mrs. Earl Lougee has returned from
a visit with relatives and friends in
Houlton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-08

Mrs. Leila Pike. who has been at
tne Gardiner hospital for treatment
has returned to her home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-08

tion of the city at the close of 1913
and OF 1919
II want to impress upon you that no
certificate Is issued over my signature
unless BASED Upon facts.
Entirely without foundation is the
implication CT the Holman Audit Com
pany that the citizens have suffered a
loss through bookkeeping methods or
entries.
The implication referred to is in the
phrase in their report
buried in surplus, an account that is
merely balancing account and thus
lost sight Of"
Surplus is the title Of ledger ac-
count used by the city before began
my audits.
On January /, 1917. the surplus ac-
count was $100.55s.18.
On January 1. 1890. the surplus ac-
count was $116.331.
This increase proves conclusively
that the property of the city has not
disappeared, nor, has it been lost
sight Of" 3
Scarcely any two municipalities
treat unexpended balances IN the same
manner. There is. ample justification
for transferring unexpended balances
to any account that the city may care
to. However, an unexpendcd balance is
as available in surplus as it is else
where.
/. The question of the legal right of
cities to do anything is matter for
the courts to decide.
No uniform designation has ever
been adopted for the accounts of mu-
inequalities which represent munich
pal ownership"
Commonly used words for this pur-
pose are surplus. and reserves, and
overlay.
Entirely. misleading is the half truth
stated in the following paragraph of
the Holman report:
THE net result of the restoration
of the overlay and unexpcnded bal
ances account to their proper values
would result in an overlay and unex
pended balance account Jan. 1st. 1920.
OF, in round numbers, $1S.70O. and the
uncollected taxes as at the same date
were $634415."
Assuming that the restoration value
of the overlay and unexpended balance
accounts is $lS,7OO on January !, 1920
the corresponding assets accounts are:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-08
LOCAL NEWS.
Telepho ne 66S-x

The Ladies' Aid of the Methodist
church viii meet with Mrs. Charles
Ballard Of Farmingdale, The ladies'
will please take the 1850 car.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-08

The Marthas will meet Tuesday eve
ming with Mrs. John Grant. Maple
street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-08

There will be special conclave of
Lebanon Royal Arch Chapter Wednes-
day evening with work in the Mark.
Past and Most Excellent degrees.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-08

Regular meeting of the Auxiliary 70
the Sons of Veterans Tuesday even
ing at 7sS0. A social hour will fol'nw.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-08

The Ladies' Auxiliary. of the Univer-
salist church will meet Tuesday after
noon at o'clock in the vestry
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-08

The regular meeting of Pell Clason
Auxiliary will be held Wednesday eve-
ming. Feb. in G. A. r. hall. It is
hoped :. large number will be present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-08

Charles Moseley of Boston, was call
ing on Gardiner friends, Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-08

Glazier's Garage, Main avenue OPP
fosite Commonwealth Shoe Factory.
overhauling and repairs. Satisfac-
non guaranteed. Prices reasonable.
feb5d5t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-08

r, J. Preble Of Pittston was a bust.
ness visitor in the city Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-08
Gardiner GirI., cInh

hemebmer the kids" party at SIS
snarp at Hazard Hall. Refreshment
proper for children will be distributed
during the evening. 49,.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-08

George Manley Jewell. formerly oi
this city. was in town, Monday, look
ir e up old acquaintance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-08

Mr.. and Mrs. A B. Haley OF Rich
noud were visitors In the city Monday,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-08

Elton McKinsley Of Whitefeld was
calling on friends in Gardiner, Monday,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-08

Inc regular session OF Gardiner
Lodge. No. 1898. B. p. O. E. was held
monoay evening Fred J. Simonton
VI hockiand Lodge. D. D. q. f. r.,
~as present for his official visit. The
1esree was exemplified IN full form.
me Eiks' orchestra furnished music
ana th. house committee served re-
freshments.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-08

Prize Fox Trot, Perry's Hall. Ran
oolph, Wed. evening. S. in gold to best
uancing couple. Big Shimmy Five!
feb7-S-9
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-08
Early Settler Lived to Ripe Old Age


John Giiiey, an early settler of Hal
lowell, lived to be 124 years of age
DIR. Benjamin Vaughan of Halloween,
born n-1751, died in 1885, wrote the
letter printed below to Professor Par
ker Cleaveland of Bowdoin College,
enclosing a lock of John Gilley's ha.-.
Hallowell, Sept. 90, 1920
Dear Sir:
Enclosed you will find lock of the
hair of John Gilley who died some
years since at the age of 124 years
send Judge Cony's account of him for
your private perusal, and hope to re-
place it by another of my own. Per-
haps the lock may be put into lit
tie frame, glazed on both sides, and
placed in one of your cabinets"
You see that astronomers pretend to
make great discoveries in the moon
When l was boy I heard that there
was telescope in England which
magnified sufficiently to show a spot
on the moon equal in size to st.
Paul's church in London. I presume
they would now be able, with Her
schels largest telescope to see your
line of college buildings if placed on
the moon.
Yours as ever,
BENJAMIN VAUGHAN.
John Gilley died in July. 1913. He
was below the medium size, standing
five feet and three inches. His weight
in best health was 124 pounds, usually
from 112 to 116 pounds. A post NOR
tenn examination made by DR.. Tappan
and DR.. Hale showed 1.-The heart
sound, liver perfectly sound, gall blad-
der empty. the stomach and viscera
of the abdomen in a healthy coEdi-
ton"
E. Smith Gilley Of Warren street
is lineal descendant of John Gilley.
and well remembers the above account
as given him by his parents when a
small boy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-08

Inc funeral Of Mrs. Annie E. Good
WIN VIII De held Tuesday afternoon
:. O'Clock from her homs. 217 water
street and will be private.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-08
GARDINER LOCAL NEWS
offi.a: NO. Depot Square. :. Telephone 37,W
Office Hours 1870 . $50 A. NJ 4tosp.

Frank Hatton Of ,Whitefleld was a
business visitor in Gardiner Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-08

nesniar melting of Nahumkeag
ioe OF Red Men, Tuesday ev@n;n-
a good attendance is desired
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-08

Boy Scouts win meet at 100 tonight
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-08

Richmond Greenhouses open and
ready for business. Prompt attention
gwen to all orders. Call 292-J,
Burke's candy store, Miss Annie Burke
local agent. feb3tu, tt, sat- If
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-08
CERTIFICATE.

Having examined the financial rec
crds Of the city of Gardiner for the
fiscal year 1919. I hereby certify that
all receipts arc correctly recorded and
that all disbursements are properly
supported by vouchers approved by
the mayor and alderman.
The accompanying statements COM
prise the transactions Of the year and
include a comparative balance sheet
which shows the true financial condi-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-08
LOCAL NOTICE

Last dance before Lent. Library
Hall tonight. Kelley's 5-piece orches-
ira.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-08
Expert Accountant
Makes His Report

The city council has received from
George M. GRAHAM the following
statement issued in response to cali
for explanation. which we give the
same publicity we gave the statement
of the Holman Audit Co.: ~.
February 8. 1921
To the COMMISSIONS Of the City Of
Gardiner, Gardiner, Maine:
The books and accounts Of the city
of Gardiner. including the books and
accounts Of the city treasurer. were
audited and proven by me and the fol-
lowing certificate was given to the
city:
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1921-04-30

cops were hot on our trail T.y
within shooting distance and II ,,,,.,
as though they'd get us. Tho ,.3
crossed the tracks Of the Chiesso Bel,
Line. As we approached The ,,,ss;,r
going seventy miles an hour 2 bio
passenger train was rushing O., Iva.
driving. l took chance. Our ear
cleared the tracks Just second before
the train flashed by. But the cops had
to wait. That train saved Us.
DOOdy said he participated IN the
planning of. but not in the actual al.
tempt, at robbery of the CiceO Bank
Joseph Zromski, one of the bandits IN
this effort, was killed. Another. John
Karsha, was shot eight times. Two
others were captured. The fifth IS
capped.
-Four In FallOn Shooting Named
DOody named his companions nd
members of his gang who are still It
large. He named four who participate
in the shooting of Policeman HIoa
who had followed a suspicious appear
in ear into an alley. He named tie
man who escaped following the Gesp
Bank holdup and his three companies
in the robbery Of the Summit Bank
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1921-04-30
COME ON IN-THE PICTURES
ARE FINE
Join the Beauty Contest

When they gave you to your mother
for your first feed of breast milk, they
said you were pretty. All who came
to see you said you were pretty.
Nature had expressed her blessing on
your head, and you were commits
stoned to go forth with a beautiful
force, a meteoric illumination of
angel smiles concentrated. When you
were growing up they said you were
the prettiest girl Tor somewhere
near it, in the city, and everyone
commented on your 1nglets of curls,
and dimpIed cheeks, and happy smile.
Gee, you were happy then. Every
body was making a fuss over your
beauty. THE BROAD AK wants
you to join the Beauty Contest. If
you do not live in Chicago you are
Just as welcome and just as beautiful
as your friends have claimed you
were. The conditions: A splendid
picture of yourself and $500, which
will guarantee a uniformity in our
pictures. All cuts will cost the same,
and help harmonic arrangements.
With your application write or have
written 100 words of yourself.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1921-04-30
DEATH AND FUNERAL OF MRS.
MAMIE ODOM

Sunday evening at 90 Mrs. Mamie
Odom, 1888 Forest avenue, who was
born and raised in this city, receiving
her education in it, and in which she
had a wide circle of friends of long
standing, peacefully closed her eyes
in death after long spell of illness.
Mrs. Odom, always possessed a
sunny and cheerful disposition and
looked on the bright side of life.
Funeral services were held over her
remains at l:30 o'clock p. m. Wednes-
day at Grace Presbyterian church,
Rev. Moses H. Jackson officiating;
Charles s. Jackson, funeral director,
in charge. Interment, Graceland
cemetery. The floral offerings from
kind and loving friends were numer-
Gus and very beautiful.
Mrs. Odom is survived by her de-
voted husband, Mr.. Edward Odom;
her daughter, Miss Laura A Smith;
her mother, Mrs. Laura Meredith;
her father, Mr.. Frank Meredith; and
two sisters, Miss Carrie Meredith and
Mrs. Lottie MeredithICooper, of East
Orange, N. J., and hosts of warm
friends to mourn her death.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1921-04-30

Come new, do not be slow &c
grasp the opportunity to help The
Broad AK show to the world that
we have the most beautiful women on
earth.
The big white morning papers are
running their Beauty Prize Contests
and you are shut out.
Forget all about what people think,
how your friends feel, even make a
sacrifice of your own feelings in the
matter, in order that The Broad AK
may succeed in showing to the world
what race has the most beautiful
women.
Of course we already know, and
it is doubly enjoined upon US to give
publication to what we know-that's
why we publish our paper.
How would you like to receive the
check for $3.50, a trip to Europe OF
a two-years' scholarship? You may
be the type of beauty that will win
the beauty prize.
Apply at once. Send photo and
$500 and have a place in the worlds
best Beauty Book. Address
The Broad AK
Beauty Dept.
400 South State street, Chicago.
H. L. Corley, Manager.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1921-04-30
MARRYING THIEF RAIDS HOMES
10 OUTFIT BRIDE.
Ring, Trousseau, Gift All Is Com,
plete.

Burglars, according TO the common
belief, merely burgle for the sake of
profit or because they have the burgling
mania. However, Norwood was visited
early Thursday by a burglar who ap-
parently had another purpose-the
achieving of matrimony.
With his future wife in mind, he
proceeded after the following manner:
Engagement ring-Entering the home
Of Louis s. Childs, pioneer Chicago
stationer, who lives at 1922 E. Circle
avenue, the burglar helped himself to
a solitaire which undoubtedly was the
right size and design. He also took
some ehild's clothing. Then he pro-
eeeded to acquire burglarizing a
TrouBeau-This outfit belonged to
Miss Laura A Rich of $500 E. Circle
avenue. She is engaged to Carl B.
Roden, librarian at the Chicago Public
Library, and they are to be married
within a few days Having annexed
the trousseau, the burglar said to him
self, Hol for a
Wedding present-This essential to a
happy marriage he obtained at the
home of ]. ]. Manning, 1894 Niekerson
avenue. 1t was a set of silverware
and probably will delight the burglars
bride exceedingly.
The police are watching the churches.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1921-04-30
PROMINENT MASONS WILL
VISIT CLEVELAND, OHIO

The Supreme Council of Ancient
Accepted Scottish Rite Masons of the
Northern Jurisdiction of the United
States (colored) meets at Cleveland,
Ohio, May 9Th, 9th and 10th. Joseph
H. Shreve, J. w. Moore, R. E. Moore,
R. J. B. Ellington and ]. E. Bish, the
active members of Illinois, and DR..
Walter N. Thomas will attend this
session, leaving Chicago Saturday
night and returning Thursday. DR..
Thomas will make a trip east and
south to his old home before return
ing to Chicago.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1921-04-30
cLnNN QUITS GUARD MAYORS
WORK, BE SAYS.

Col John V. Clinnin, known on two
continents as Fighting jack" has
resigned from the National Guard after
having been relieved of his command
of the 9th Infantry, Illinois National
Guard, and being placed on the unas-
signed list. He sent his resignation
to Adjt. Gen. F. S. Dickson last Tues
day, but last night had heard nothing
in reply.
81 quit because believe my re-
moval from active duty is a political
move on the part of the Lundin- ThOmp-
son machine because of my support Of
Gov. Frank o. LOwden, John oglesby,
and Senators Mccormick and MeKin-
lev" Col. Clinnin said. "I believe it
is also in retaliation for the rebuke ad-
ministered to Mayor Thompson in my
letter resigning from the corporation
eounsel's Office at tn outbreak of war
in 1917"
In this letter Col. Clinnin related
that he was going to join his regiment
10 fight "against all enemies of my
country, whether they are beyond the
confines of the United States or within
its territory" and continued:
"After reading your alleged criticism
of the federal authorities for urging
the eonscript law, which all authorities
agree is for the best interests Of our
country, and your studied diseourtesy
to the representative of the French
nation, deem it my duty as a soldier
and a citizen to tender my resignation,
to take effect at once"
"The 9th Infantry" Col. Clinnin
said last night, "has been changed into
six companies of coast artillery corps,
Maj. Francis W. Parker,
a former officer in the reserve militia,
without war experience, has been placed
N command. From the Chicago Tri-
oune, April 90, 1921.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1921-04-30
CONVICT PREACHERS SLAYER
Jurors Verdict in Burbage Murder
-. Carries Life Sentence.

Roscie Thompson, "a years old, col
ored, has been found guilty of the
murder of the Rev. L. B. Burbage, 81
years old, 1879 South State street, by
a jury in Judge Hugo Friends court.
The verdict carries with it a sentence
of life imprisonment. The jury de-
liberated FIVE and a half hours.
Testimony was introduced to show
that Thompson killed Rev. Bur-
bage in his home on Jan. 20. by strik-
ing him on the head with a steel
poker after inducing him to make a
will naming Thompson as the beneh-
ciary. Rev, Burbage owned sew
eral thousand dollars worth of bonds