The Clarion Democrat from Clarion, Pennsylvania • 5

SUDDEN AND TRAGIC DEATH The Clarion Democrat TTJZ Robert R. Thompson, son of James WM. L. SANSOM, Editor and Publisher. CHAS.

L. SANSOM, Asst. Editor. Published every Thursday. 1J.

Thompson, of Clarion, died som united in. marriage Frank A. Slocum, of Sheffield, and Mrs. Sarah N. Henry, of Cooksburg.

They will soon be- ume between Thursday evening and jgin housekeeping at Sheffield. Friday evening ot hist iweek. in shanty, at the rear of the athlet CLARION, NOV. 18, 1909. Mr.

Sloan has taken upon himself to give -the theater going public a ic grounds, where lie had been keep ins hall" for some We notice by the newspapers that first class show for matinee and one Robert was seen on the street night only at his Main Street Thea- iast on last Thursday evening. His fat.ii er went to the shanty Flriday morning at an early hour to see him hut found the door docked and supposed he had gone away. Ho did not find him during the day and went torium, Clarion; on Wednesday, Nov. 24, with their own band and orchestra. Union Thanksgiving services will be held this year in the Methodist Episcopal church of Clarion beginning at 10:30.

Rev. R. R. Thompson of the Baptist church will preach the sermon. An offering will be taken MAKING GOD'S ACRE A BEAUTV SPOT.

During rhe past couple weeks or more the directors of the Olartoo Cemetery Association have been ha iug a force of at work, undo the direction of E. C. Faloou, who is a director, clearing out the oM. stumps, underbrush, briars and soats in the cemetery and pushing i.he work of converting it into a be: nty spot. Already a vast change has been made in the appearance of che plot by of the great an; anA of material removed aud the general leveling and clearing of the grcind.

Mr. Faloon thinks it is probably toe late, now to finish the work this faU but says it will, be completed in the spring. Having secured permi. of the owners, the hedges within the cemetery are to be removed and utilized in (making a beautiful division between the general ceni ery and the Catholic cemetery. V.

hen. this is all completed and the cement walk laid along the Second front it will. make a very hanilome cemetery. Many of the heads' ''mes hack to his shanty Friday evening to Pittsburg is having a scourge scar-Jet Xever, C. D.

Master, one of Beaver township's most worthy citizens died last Saturday of Bright's disease, aged 7S years last August 13. An obituary will be published next week. The reports from the hunting fields show quite a number of accidents but they- amount to nothing compared to the accidents and fatalities of the foot 'ball fields. The new 4-inch line of the Home Gas Company, now being laid to its wells north of Strattanville will be completed on November 20th, and several new wells will then be turn ascertain whether he was there. The door was still locked but Mr.

Thomp son noticed that the wooden door for the nvedy of the community. was quite warm as if there was If you want cakes, pies, arunce great heat inside. He secured assist meat, chickens, bread, fruit cake cranberry sauce, candy and other del ance from Chas. Smith and J. teacies for your Thanksgiving dinner Siverling and broke the door open There was a gerat rush of heat out come to the market of the Baptist la dies on Wednesday morning, Nov of the door, the small shanty seem- 24, at J.

S. Albright's store on Main ing almost hot enough to burst into ed into the lines jilames. The gas was turned on and A very handsome Barre granite street, The astronomers tell us that Hal Robert evidently had had somethin; ley's comet is now about 300,000,000 on the stove He was found and markers have -fallen over and they should be re-set in a lying on the bed, partly dressed miles from the earth and is visible only through large telescopes. In May, 1910, it -will bo only 12,000,000 manner so they will add to the gen eral improvement. This should be monument was erected In the Clarion cemetery last week by Edwin Fa-loon, of Clarion, who had it placed on lot.

The work was 'done by Homer N. Logue, of Sligo. The friends of Col. S. Ridge Strat-tan, of Washington, D.

will learn with that his son, George W. has received an appointment in the government service in which his headquarters for the pre dead. How long he had been dead no one could tell, but it must have been for some time, but ii, seemed he had been strangled or smothered by ihe intense heat of the gas, and also had a hemorrhage. The body could not be removed from the building done by the friends at the ea.liest possible time. The work being done is for from the fund raised on miles from the earth and' -will form a brilliant object in the evening sky.

More than 73 years have passed since its last visit to the earth. It is reported that there two or three cases of scarlet fever in Clarion just at present. The cases Day" and as far as it will go th directors will make their work as er- tnat evening but was cared for and i watched until the next morning when CALVIN A. RANKIN, Esquire W. H.

Sloan, acting as Cor oner, viewed the remains with sever Born January 31. 1827. Died Friday November 5, 1909. al witnesses who were and de feet as possible. All of the remands us to say that the wo club and other women are to be- credited with having brought this matter to so "successful an issue, and now it ought to he a eoin-i pride entire citizenship of the elded that, no inquest was necessary NEW Geo.

F. Whiumsr is in Pitts burs Mr. Thompson had died from natur RAILROAD STARTED NEXT SPRING this week on business. al causes, and theiv was no mark of violence upon the body. On account A.

F. Neely, a citizen of Beaver are quarantined, and a close surveillance is being kept throughout the community. The report comes from Strattanville that there are a large number of cases of the fever in that town. It is hoped that no serious results will follow. Services will be held in the Methodist Church of Clarion next Sunday as.

follows: Sunday School at a. Morning worship at 11 a. Ep worth League at 6:30 p. Evening worship at 7:30. The subject of (own i see that their hands are up township, was in Clarion Wednesday.

of the intense he.it in it had held and that all of the good things sent will be in Los Angeles, Cal. The well southwest of Clarion on the Corbett and Wilson tract, from which the Clarion Electric Company was using gas, fell off in its supply and the Knox Brothers and Henry Wilson drilled it deeper, but instead of getting gas, at a depth of 1050 feet they struck oil and the well filled up about GOO feet. P. C. McEwen, of Sligo, sold lat week through his agency and was the buyer himself of the R.

J. Campbell farm in Piney township for $4500. This is one of the best farms in the section having thereon a large lime quarry and is also a large fruit H. W. Wlnklebleck was in from lain, the.

body wis naturally in planned by the directorate of th- cemetery, which is now the propert Limestone Tuesday on a business trip at this pa.lce. very uaa no remains were properly cofU'ied and taken to of the Association for the people 8. S. Hatiek, a Porter township hoine of the lather of the de ceased where srvi. were held Sat shall liave full support in improving and maintaining the property.

citizen transacted business here Sat urday afternoon o'clock, with The directors of the AsVochitiq irday of last week. S. Niederriter, of was Right of way options lor the proposed extensions of the Western Allegheny Railroad from Kaylor to Reidsburg, are being rent-wed and actual construction of the new rail-nxi'U will be started next spring. A few weeks ago it was reported that plans for the proposed branch had been abandoned and that the Western Allegheny holdings would he sold The -line was built a few years ago by iPttsburg capitalists interested the Great Lakes Coal Company, and while it is admitted that the road may be sold eventually, officials de Rev. W.

F. Fleming, officiating, fol the morning sarmon, "America's Greatest. Work; evening subject, "Inglorious Service." Cordial invitations are extended to all who have no lowing' whlcli the body was laid to among the business visitors town last Monday. rest In the Clarion cemetery. are as follows: Mesdames 's.

Wiie. Wilson, A. W. Corbett, J. T.

Rimer R. D. Campbell and J. Frank Ros. and Messrs.

H. E. Rugh, T. Arnold, Sec. and M.

M. Kauf r. W. Space, 'of township, Robert R. Thompson, the deceased was aged 41 years July.

He was was looking in upon his Clarion farm. Mr. Campbell will probably church home and to strangers to at-BO west where he was formerly em-jtend these services, ployed in farming. The following item is copied from The Pearl Glass Company fired au exchange: S. Lerch, of Clar-their 3 tank last Friday and it is ion county, who is ovr 60 years old, friends last Tuesday.

born and reared in Clarion, in which man and E. C. Faloon. Mrs. R.

T. Wilson and children, of he always made his home, though his Sligo, visited with Mr. and Mrs. .1. occupation, that of bricklayer, fro- ny H.

Wilson over last Sunday. y- that negotiations are pending. fently t()(k Mm olJl0r pjnees He the New York Central and the COME TO THE THANKSGIVING PLAY. "A Doll's House" and he ready was sentenced to pay a fine of $200 and costs by Judge James S. Young Both oth Miss F.

Lee, a teacher in the in the United States District Court, expected that it wilT be ready for operation by the last of this -week or the first of next. This will bring the operations of the plant well up to two-thirds of its full capacity, and lirookville public schools, visited her generally found employment with be entertained and uplifted. This play is one of Ibsen's seven "Society at Pittsburg on a charge of re-using sister, Miss Pearl, over last Sunday him, as he was quite an expert work a canceled postage stamp. No im- 'roan. He is.

survived by his father Plays. The others are "The Enem Mrs. C. W. Corbett and son left last Monday for a ten day's visit the outlookds that ere en-jprisonnent went with the sentence one brother, Jaines Thompson, of of Ros-mersholni" because of the.

age of the defendant. with her mother, Mrs. J. W. Kelly, Clarion, one sister of Jefferson vllle The Wild "The Lady from The information against Lerch was Indiana, and his, stepmother, two half the Sea" and "Pillars of Society." Baltimore and Ohio are said to have offered a handsome price for the Western Allegheny, which, until a few years ago was operated as apart orlhe: Bessemer, and Lake Erie rail-mad.

fact that the extension to" Rei.lsburg will make direct connection with the new Franklin and Clearfwld branch of the New York Central is regarded as a positive indi cation ih.ir the iniKiitant road will eventually he tak-n over by the New-York Central. -Ex. made by postoffice inspector J. C. brothers and a half sister.

Ibsen appeals to everyone because After life's fitful fever he rests Thomas. "The King of Tramps" will appear of his sympathetic interpretation oi i the problems of every day social and at the, Clarion Theatorium Wednes family life. He constructs no artifi THANKSGIVING SOCIAL. cial edifice hut deals with life as day, Nov. 24, afternoon and evening, and will present one of the most novel and pleasing entertainments ever at Warren.

Miss Zoe Himes, a teacher in tihe. public schools of visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. L.

Himes, over last Sunday. H. L. Kaetzel -and Frank Simon are visiting Chas. P.

Kaetzel, the gentlemanly druggist in Reid's Drug Store this week, and are hunting bunnies. Geo. H. Burns and family, of Kit-tanning, came up to Clarion in their auto last Sunday and spent over night with Mr. Burns' mother, Mrs.

S. B. of Cottage Hill. J. A.

Fleming, one of Beaver town really is. Ibsen is as balm to th? lives of all those who feel rebellion The people of Miola ami vicinity wilL bold a Thanksgiving Social in offered to the 'amusement loving pub lie. The program is overflowing witi SHOTTS KUHNS against conventions and whose ideals are broken. He is at once a sympa the old McCrea house on the evening rapid fire fun and surprises. The jna.rriag of Mr.

Guy L. Shotts of November will 15th, inst. They thetic counselor and helps us to an tire plant will in full operation, a consummation devoutly to he wished. In this year of ibig potatoes the largest that has yet come to us is from John A. Zagst, of near Fisher, in Millcreek township.

Last Monday he brought us in a potato which had been out of the ground for more than two weeks and had dried out considerably, ibut when put on the scales it (weighed 3S ounces. This beats J. F. Sigworth'SKand Clark Elder's big Now, who's the next. Clar don and Millcreek townships seem to have the rest of the county whipped on big potatoes.

Our old friend ex-county Treasurer John W. Cope, whose (home has been In Clarion since his service as treasurer now afflicted with paralysis, Sold his property ito F. G. Keat-iey some time ago, and last week removed to Callensburg -where he will make his future home. We will miss his genial countenance, especially and Miss Clara Kuhns of Lee-per.

have some literary exeickses, aud alyze our position with Great Nature was aoUMiimzed at noon at the also some amusements such as fish as our master. His recent populari ty among theater goers should be home of the bride by Rev. M. B. Ri- ponds No.

12 No. 3. They will ley, Saturday, Nov. 13, 1909. The serve turkey, cranberries, ship's hustling farmers', was in town bride is the only daughter ot Mr.

etc. The proceeds iwill he applied recommendation enough. The play is full of amusing and unexpected climaxes. 1 and Mrs. G.

W. Kuhns and is now, to hcln pay for the new Shiloh Pres- visiting friends over Sunday. He reports everything very quiet in the pretty music and dazzling scenic effects form a prominent part of the entertainment. The King of Tramps is everywhere presented in absolute lorfection, never curtailed in any ie tail, a fact that makes the organization still more successful each sea-sou. The ladies of tihe Church of Ola-riion will give a supper in the of the church Friday evening, Dec.

3rd, in connection with the bazaar to be held at leacning ner seeonu term ot scnoot. outerian church at Miola and they All come and bring your friendr- The groom is a with his fata i cordially invite everybody to attend German empire acros3 the river. for you are sure to spend a profitable and entertaining evening. Special mu Miss Sill an accomplished teacher ci iu me ujnuncvic uuniuwa i Guis social ana uius neap tne cnurcn, one of the promising young men of which needs the help of all. in the Kane public schools, was the sic has been arranged for the pro- the section.

The best wishes of their uest of her sister, Mrs. H. H. many friends is theirs through life. xam.

Have your ticket for the Senior AGNES BUHL. Hughes, several days during the past week. The guests invited and present Miss Agnes Buhl, daughter of Mr. were the parents of the contracting Play reserved at Dieffenbacher's on Monday at 2 p. m.

Miss Emma Hartle, of Pittsburg, is and Mrs. George W. Buhl, of Marien here spending a couple weeks visit uuu vx. w. xvuuus vlle Pa dIod at Hospital, and Mr.

and Mrs. Bird Shotts; the whither she had gone for ing her sister, Mrs. Weitz, on Cot- A LIBERAL REWARD take Hill, and many other friends in nd no questions asked for the re itev. ana m. u.

Kuey, Mrs. uaie, treafcment, Wednesday, Nov. 17, 1909. Mr. Homer Shotts, and Miss MeCrack- Tie deceased was formerly a music en, Of Wellsvllle, O.

sfudonf rinrior, nr1 student at the Clarion Normal and fown from whom she received a turn of my beagle hound (female) that time. The menu for the supper will include chicken and the good things that go with it and the price will be 25 cents per person. This will he a feast fit for a king. And, remember, the ladies will have on sale all kinds of useful and pretty articles suitable for Christmas mementoes. And, dont forget' the book com mittee.will duplicate any prices you white, black and tan in color, stands warm greeting.

Messrs. J. Wood Hull, S. L. Himes about 17 inches high, IS months old, very gentle and answers to the name of Maud.

If the dog is returned by had many warm friends here. She is survived by her father and moth- I. L. Irvin and Richard Custer, all HARTMAN -CROOKS On Wednesday evening, Nov. since he got able to go about town in his wheel chair, hut everybody will send with him to his new home the blessing and benediction due to an honest man and good citizen." An auto party composed of Wr.

A. Graham wife and children and Mrs. Caroline and Miss Agnes Graha.m, his mother sister, respectively left for Oil City and Cambridge Springs last Saturday Mrs. W. A.

Graham and children stopped at Oil City to visit her parents, and Mrs. Caroline and Miss Agnes went to Cambridge, where they will sojourn for their On Mr. Graham's return trip he his wife er and two brothers, Geoge and Ar- Nov. 21 the reward will be paid and employes of the Homestead steel mills, spent several daj-3 in Clarion no questions asked but if not, steps 1909, Mr. Orlan Addison Hartman, th-ur.

The remains were taken to ill be taken to enforce the law. Geo. E. Arnold, Clarion the past week hunting birds and bun Sheffield, for interment today, Thursday. nies.

Hope they had good luck son of Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Hartman, of Clarion township, whose home is in South Bend, Indiana, and Miss Margaret Elizabeth Crooks, daughter may have for magazines, etc. The committee will be glad to have your order for your 1910 reading. Save it for them.

It seems there is to he a contest Joseph M. Ogden, of Bmlenton, Mothers call and see the New Taft Coats for Children. Hoods to match. of Mr, and Mrs. S.

M. Crooks, of GEORGE KRIBBS. Mr. George Kribbs, of Farmington township, who resided near Leeper Baby Taft Furs, Blankets, Latest in the courts to settle the judgeship Clarion township, were united -in styles from New York markets. Collner St.

Petessburg, Pa contest at the election in Armstrong marriage by Rev. Henry Davis, the some years, died In the County county. The official count resulted as who has visiting with his son, J. W. Ogden, of Clarion for some time, returned to his home last week.

Mr. Ogden is 83 years old and carries himself remarkably well for a man of his age. Mrs. Sadie E. Greenland, of Clarion, started for the south this, Thurs ceremony being performed in their Home last Monday, Nov.

15, 1909, and children Mrs. Heffrenan, of Oil City, as the guest of his home and Patton, 4353; King, own home at 405 East Bowman street i aged about 75 years. Mr. Kribbs Lame back comes on suddenly and extremely painful. It Is caused by' Mias Marv Sansom who haA 1 L)em'.

a4: Patton, Socialist 17, South Bend, which Mr. Hartman had had formerly lived in or near Sligo rheumatism of the muscles. Quick making Patton's total vote 4370 to all furnished and ready for occupan- and his body was given Interment at spending a couple days at Allegheny relief is afforded by applying Chamberlain's Liniment. Sold by A. Oorbett, Clarion.

that Wt? I iuv.f LUJ. Jll, VU.cl.i3. JiAt cy. Miss Crooks left Clarion last Monday and arrived in ample time day morning, to divide the winter Fox, who is visiting his parents. for the ceremony.

As these young St. Bernard's Catholic Church at people are both Clarion countians, BENT fi WORD bGLlW DuBois was almost entirely destroy 4354 for King, or a majority of 16 for Patton. It is said there were many irregularities on the part of Patton's adherents giving sufficient cause for a contest. But the question arises were there no iregulari-ties on the part of King's friends? Another question should be raised and the uniform primary law should and are among our most popular young ed by fire on the 10th Inst. The fire with her daughter, Mrs.

Wo. C. Stevenson, at Roanoke, and her son Samuel W. Greenland at Columbus, Miss. Her many friends will greatly mis3 her.

Rev. I. H. Shindledecker, pastor of Seneca charge, Venango county, pas folks, there is no doubt their happi The Fuller and Cole attractions shall always, as -In seasons before, be clean, classic and honest, with fair treatment to the public and truly ad vertlsed. This year "The King of Tramps" presents not one stale or worn out feature, and we feel confi ness -will equal that which all their FOR RENT One modern seven room tint.

Inquire at A Rankin's stoie. FR SALE One Co1, six month old. One waeon, cne pair of sleds, and hack. MRS BW MACK, RFDNol friends wish for them. HAWK CRAIO FOR SALE A light bay driving horse flw years old weighing about 105!) pounds MRS EMMA SMITH.

Sligo. No I dent that we shall please our friends to Such an extent that they will pronounce us the one and only truly ad he amended. No person who Is a candidate on one ticket at a nomln ating primary should be considered as the nominee of another party unless he has received at least fifty per FOR SALE A fine Walnut Bookcase and Writing Desk combined. Inquire of W. Gullaoc's, Clarion.

Pa. sed through Clarion last Tuesday on his way to visit his father of Hawthorn. Rev. Shindledecker reppS-ts that he just closed a revival service at one appointment on his charge where there had been an accession of thirty members. H.

L. Reed came up from Wilmer-ding Saturday and visited at the cent of the number of votes cast by broke out in the evening after smouldering and gaining headway for some time and was soon beyond the control of the local firemen. Help was sent, to save the building, fcy the Punxsutawney fire department but nothing is left but tha bare burned walls, the building having been finely constructed of brick. The sacred vessels, costly stations of the cross and statues were removed to a place of safety. Rev.

Father B. MoGIveny, the priest In charge, was on a visit to Bishop Fitzmaurice at the time of the sflre and it was not known what insurance was carried on the building but it is supposed that it was well insured. vertised drama that visits your city this seasoa. Band and orchestra Is carried by the company. Seats nw on sale for the Theatorium, Wednesday, Nov.

24. said party at the previous general FOR SALE Team of Iwavy draft horse weighing 2950 ponnds" Guaranteed good workers. Inquire of 0. A. Walker, Elk City.

Pa. At the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. H.

Craigj Limestone, on Wednesday evening, November 10, 1909 their daughter Miss Lena Leelda Craig, was joined in wedlock with Mr. Charles Mead of Wldnoon the Rev. J. C. McOaughey the ceremony.

The best wishes of a large circle of friends are extended to these worthy young people. election. Mr. Patton is a come-by-chance a3 the matter stands; the home of Mr.s E. E.

Capron over Sun The Woman's Club will meet on next Monday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Harry R. Wilson. chance vote of one man made him judge, for it Is said that by the vote of one man he got a place on the socialist ticket Yet it is believed he WANTED To deal a heavy mam and the llfference for a pair of mare, 1300 to' H00 pounds, blac'-is or hays perferred, Inquire of J. W.

McKisaick. Shippenvilie, Pa, FOR SALE-Seven and one-haU acres of land on extension of Fifth avenue, along Wll-liamshurg road, close enough to Clarion to 1 sold in town lots. Also, one afire In Clarion Borough. 500 feet west, of Pearl Glass plant, with small bouse, barn and other buildings thereon. Inquire of W.

F. Lints Olation, P. day, returning home Monday accompanied by Mrs. Reed and children who have been spending sever al months for the benefit of Mrs. R-eod's health.

would toe- insulted if anybody would Broad Toed Nature Sha-pWl Shows MeNiitt's. call him a socialist. The Shoes Nature intended child to wear MeXitft's..