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The Lima News from Lima, Ohio • Page 8

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The Lima Newsi
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Lima, Ohio
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iTHB TIMES-DEMOCRAT, LIMA', OHIO, TUESDAY, 'APEIL" 15, 1903'. -i SKULL CRUSHED. Erie Switchman Meets Instant Death in a Frightful Manner. Obed Gluey, a Veteran Railroader of Three Local Roads, Has Skull Crushed While in the Act of Making a Coupling. OZaey, a veteran railroader short time EO railroad work.

He wfto moat of the years of found no employment that suited him Ms life iu. the serrke three local; however and soon, secured a position roa.fi;;, instantly killed iu a. hon-i-ias a switchman in lie C. E. yards.

axaaner in the C. E. yards ou the J-where-he remained until the ate accident, this morning, ended his life. Last Sunday, while In conversation with his brother, Olney stated that a-j only intended to continue rail- side at 7:30 o'clock, this morning. White in the act ot making a fcis head was caught the bafier plates of coach and a freight car and fnghtfiilly crush- roariiug for another year.

The de- erf, one witnessed accident has been dead eleven or tiift' antimely faie of the victim twelve years and slue his residence was immediately discovered by some in this city lie has ffiado his home with kis t'ellow railroaders aad he was his brother. John Olney. at SIS south Jead wiser, tiiay reachct! him. had I Elizabeth street. He- leaves no chii- in almost evary branch 01" rail-j dren.

and then met death in the most na'jsuai mud The fata! front of tlie C. A- I-; depot Obed Olney. or as oe was always knoTvn among the C. and L. W.

railroad men. was a member of the local Masonic lodge a.iid in ac' the switi'Wns i'dder cordance with his that was ex- Loiisr. v.TtJ'i Oiney worked. v-'Ks making up t'-s ioci! freiglit for the east. The switch engine, engineer Charles Wheeler in charge.

couple way pressed some time ago, tha; order will bare charge of his funeral. He was also a member of Soiar lodge, 01 the Odd Fellows. He carried insnrsnce in the C. H. D.

association and also in tiown 6no track smci these cars ware Jfasonic AIutua.1 Beaoiit associa- rlddeti by conductor i.tmg. Oiuey-took tion of northwestern In fiir engine and ms- car onto the ca- tion to the brother residing in this city boose track to couple onto th-e coach he is survived by another 1 brother, Otis W. a C. H. D.

baggage master vrho resides iu Cincinnati. The remaSas were removed to the home of the deceased's brother this afternoon. Arrangements for the funeral 'have not been completed. that is ttseo on the local run. It is sut'poscfl that the kinsckie of the coupler on the c-onch net.

in proper pcxiitiuii L'vat Olaey in to a just it ana was caught the buffer on the couplers from which he- was reaching, v.hil« in the stooping posi- Another theory is that Olney and fell as he stepped tae csirs to ope.rate ilifc coupler lever Suit fits so oae witnessed the accident t.Jse. details; will never Bennett's a.mbuiance Bice was notified, and re- ifs were reaioveti to Hennett's where they wero prepared for burial. The principal iajury done bj" the fatal sqe-ezirig tlift infortr.nate switchraaa's head received was on th.e side of the bead, above the r.e-mpie snd ear, vhere a gapping was cut iu scalp ixud i.ix? vas cmslietl i-n. such a majin-er that the brain exposwl. The right side, of OJivey's face ivas badly -while the.

side of his head anti face were scarcely marked. One peculiar feature of tiie donlora- accident was the fact fliat a pair of glasaes that were "vorn by tlie fortuti-'ltft- not broken. The was lifty years and, -as previously stated, had SfKist of his 1 lifi' as a railroader. Krt worked on C. H.

for taany years, botli as au en.gjuo.niaii and as a trainiuaK. and at one time vas a passenger conductor on that road. he worked in Uotfc of the on the E. for a aumer of years the eii.cpneer in -charge the svritcii la tiift L. Itching piles.

Never rnind if physl- B. W. yards at Posioria. Engineer flans hare failed cure you. Try A.t Giijitason, of the fj.

E. at ode Bean's Ointment. No failure there. NUPTIAL Mass Celebrated at St. Rose Church For the Marriage of a Happy Young Couple.

Miss Margaret Murphy Became the Charming Bride of Mr Charles A. Xadden, at 8 O'clock This Morning. Charles A. formerly Sidney, but who is now employed In. the mechanical department of a local paper, and Miss Margaret Murphy, daughter of Mrs.

James Nanjara. of north. Union street, were united in marriage this morning at o'clock at St. Rose church. Rev, S.

Manning performed the marriage cerwnony and celebrated the nuptial mass. The bride vas clad in a beautiful suit of organdis. They bad no attendants. For the present, the happy young couple will reside with the bride's mother, it. being impossible iof tke srroorn to obtain a desirable residence at the present, on account of the scarcity of houses.

Among the out of town guests occupied seats it the briual breakfast, which was served at the home of the bride's mother were: Mrs. Clias. I and Miss MMTV and Kate Ladden. mother and sisters of the groom, and Miss Anna Maloney. all of Sidney.

NOTICE. Tlw Home Missionary Society of Trinity M. E. church will hold tneir annual mite box opening at the home of Mrs. Dr.

Terwilllgor. "Wednesday. April 16. -at 2:30 p. m.

BREAK In Ranks "of the Merchant Tailors, Today. J. W. McDonald Signs the Union Wage Scale and Will Employ Seme of the Strikers. The first break in the ranks of the employing tailors came today, when J.

VS. McDonald, proprietor of c. merchant tailoring tsiaWishment on north Main street, signed, the now wage scale and received a supply of the Journeymen Tailors' union labels. The tailors who were in Sir. McDonald's employ when the strike was ina'isurated, have left ths city and he will employ SOEIO of the other union men wiio are still here.

The strikers, who were sonievrhat discouraged because some of the mon had returned to wor'c in shops where the scale was rejected are now raore hopeful aud expect to see the strike ended soon. SURPRISE Tendered Mrs. John Clifiord by Party of Friends. Last Mrs. Clifford, wife of C.

H. D. conductor CliffonJ. was Iiappily surprised by paity of friends, the event being held in honor of ait anniversary of her birtmlay. Lunch, ivas served at 10 o'clock and evening throughout was hyjr ly enjoyed by all presenr.

Three cans of good pens for 25 chilis at '715 south Main St. time, tired for ia the yards -nien- Oiney loft the service the L. S. W. about six or seven years ago aad came to this city and for 50 cents, at any drug store.

Good prunes for 5 cents a pound at Cr-sssk-y 715 soutli Main, street. NEW MAYOR Now Holds the Reins But Hasn't Had a Case Yet. L. H. Roicers is now mayor of Lima, inn there to have been no great cliiuigc in the Reneral affairs of the city yet.

taken place. Mayor Rogers hasn't had a prisoner before him 3 et "Vcry- Ihins seems the KUITO as usual about th-e jMjlico station exnc-pt that the 110- liccmen. are all making "goo-goo" eyes at the new chief exectitire and are. if they'll have "any more job than a rabbit'' the first Monday in Bulk Eros. olires at Dimond 6-2t Gocni beefsteak for ten cents a pound at Crossley 715 Fouth Main SL Ibwder may cost a little more per can, but it insures perfect, wholesome food.

In fact, it is more economical in the end, because it goes further in leavening Or 1 and never spoils the food. CLCVKIAND BAKINO CO. NEW YORK You cannot, if you value good health, afford to use cheap, fow-gradc, alum baking powders. They are apt to spoil the foodT; they do endanger tljc health, AH physicians will tell you that alum in food Is detrimental. NERVE Failed Him.

and He Peached. Plot Disclosed Wfcich Led to Arrest of W.L. Parsons, A Former C. H. D.

Brakeman, on the Charge of Attempted Arson. Confederate Gave the Snap Away and the Former Lima Man is Now in Jail at Napeleon. the C. H. D-.

who will readily recall W. L. Farsons, a former braheman. will be surpriserl to learn tliat. he was arrested at De-shlcr Sini- day tug-lit and is held to answer to the charge of attempted arson.

The arrest was a deciden sensation considering the manner in which it was made, as Parsons liad gone to church with Ms wife and tiie services were interrupted when, the officers entered and escorted Parsons to prison. According to the evidence, which is ery Straus; against he. had iaid plans to burn his homo and tool; by 1 name of Piatf into his confidence, the latter having consented apply the match. Parsons being at church at the lime would have had a tendency to prever.t. suspicion beinp iroused asaiitft him and would receive the insurance of StD'iO ou the house and contents.

Flaff, who, it is man who could rolled upon to perform his share of the work, weakened at the critical moment and although Parsons promised him er cent of the irnourit of the insurance received, he Jreztilod the consequence; 3 and finally concluded to give the satuo away. The authorities were nctined and when they went to the round the open window where Fluff was to lavs? ehterori. A further luvestljfation fd to the discovery of two holes cut. the vwiilu'r Ijwmlincf on trie inside, ind these hail been stuffed with eoin- bustables saturated with cca! oil. 'I'ho floor been treated in the had the firo once started the destruction would have been compete.

Parsons Inn! taken Un precau- ion of moving his piano close to tin- door in th-c hope of Iw'ins ahlrr to save t. Parsons' career with the C. M. D. is closed by an accident which happened to him at Leipsic.

The srab ron gave way him when he attempted to board a njovlns train and the fall he injured his hip. Whether 10 was permanently disabled or not las been a serious ijuestior. but finally compromised with the com- Kiny for $2t00. At that time he lived At 640 north Main street, iu this cit.y, ut a year or nioro ago moved to Deshler. Yesterday he wfts taken to Napoleon, county seat of Henry coanty and in jail to await: the process of law.

Curtains S- AND Upholstering Goods. Admirers of pretty summer Curfainm will appreciate complete and beautiful collection to be found here. We think will look in vain, In other stores, for an equaf showing for it's almost endless variety of lace draperies that you in upholstering and curtails department, which occupies almost whole HOOT and at the "BLUEM STANDARD" Of latest style, quality and moderate price. TANDEM FREE. We are going to some boy in Lima the Tandem, now in our win- low absolutely You do not have buy anything to get 4 i chance.

3very boy in Lima can have n. chance on it. The drawing will take place Saturday, April 19th at 4 p. at our -tore, 21-I and 215 north Main street. F.

E. HARMAN. OF THE RICHEST SHED YOUNG STALLIONS In the country is Gtiyton 31842 by the great sire Allie Wilkos 2:15 sire of Arlington Jute and 33 in the list. G-uyton is out of the great brooi mare Queen Hthe! dam of Bumps SrOS'A. Baroa 2: IS.

Baronine and Moko who is-the sire of Freno winner ot" the. Kentucky Futurity. Guytors is not only bred in the purple but ia an exceptional attractive individual, bright bay with black points and is certain ro train to a fast record. He will make a short season in the stud and will then be placed in active training. For terms and further particulars call on or address WILLIAM ANTRIM, 954 east High Lima.

O. Who- was three years with Lima Stock farm. s-ni-tu-wkJy Half the lilts that man is heir to come from. Indigestion. Burdtock Blood Bitters strengthens and tones the stomach; makes indigestion, im possible.

UGE CURTAiNSl- "RUFFLED CURTAINS." Swiss and nei grunds with an indefinite, variety of ruffles, pleats, fluting-, edgings and insertings. 0c to gy.OO pair. Ask to see the ones at hemstitched raffles, three tucks and colored bands of inserting, hemmed (at the top) and ready to put up. "NOTTINGHAM in the widest range of patterns and Suitable for every room in the house. 48c to S7-00 pair.

A. special good value at $1.25 and $2.00 that would appeal to good taste of any economical housewife. Yes, "Bonne-Femme" patterns at $4.50 and pair and very pretty ones, at that. There is hardly anything made ir lace curtains that is not imitated in Nottingham, and then tliev kiindrv easv. -j "LIBRARY CURTAINS." A great novelty and of richest effect, with its colored tints in nets, applique and outlinings.

Nothing neater or prettier for a doorway or arch, to $10,00 pair. "ARABIAN." Rich, heavy corded effects with its deep coffee color--like the complexion of the sons of the desert. to $12.00 pair. White Arabian to $7oO pair. "MARIE ANTOINETTE." Handsome, neat designs in beautiful scroll effects, that a dd a rich tone to all well appointed houses.

$8.00 pair. "NOVELTY CURTAINS." More real rich, exquisite lace draperies couJd not well be made than are shown in our line this season. to $18.00 pair, and those at are real hand-made Battenberg lace on fine Brussels net. "BONNE-FEMME" with beautiful lacy ruffles and real hand-made Batk-nb popular, new and exquisite desie $34.00 and pair. But then, on; only intended for a window.

Add a grace to all the efTect the house and should conform to the of all other hangings. Our stock compn. the widest range of patterns raid many to match the curtains. Brussels net, in handsome appliqui signs, SOc to $4.75 each. Hand-made Battenberg patterns.

5'. to each. Arabian ,2 to Colored Novelties, $1.2 each. Simple thing to make youfold iurnii 5 look neat and fresh and at little- cost. BIT- new covering.

We are showing, hundreds yards in all the desirable colorings. SPECIAL DOUBLE FACED TAPE TRY, 50-INCHES CENTS YAR VALUE and. GENUS. Persian stripe, good line of colors, yard. Solid colors, with, brocade patterns.

color, 8c Extra heavy, deep- rich colors, lor seevice, ll.OO yard, Silk tapestry brocade $1.75, a yard. These are all inches' widfc- Valure, 28-inches wide, iu rich col and beautiful patterns. Suit House, Goods. 88-57 Publlo.

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