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An Interesting Case. Trial of a Yorkville Druggist for Violating Dispensary ^ Law. Yorkville Enquirer: The next case taken up was that of Dr. J. B. Bowen, charged with violation of the dispensary law. This is one of the cases commenced last summer by the seizure by the slate conscables of various kinds of alleged medical preparations, used to a greater or less extent as beverages. The town of Yorkville assisted in the prosecution which was conducted nrincinallv hv W W t * ?r j -- -w i=, town attorney. Thos. F. McDow, K q., and J. S Brioe Esq., appeared for the defendant. The state constabulary had assisted in getting up the testimony and quite a large number of witnesses were examined. State Chemist Burney was here to testify as to the amount of alchohol in the various preparations in question and did so testify. A repersentative of the compounders of llos tetter's Bitters was also present as witness for the defense. It was te3tilied in a manner that lett no room for question that the various preparations contained alcohol in sufficient quantity to intoxicate and that they were frequently used as beverages. There was no evidence to deny these facts.The defense admitted the sale of the preparations as alleged ; but claimed that they were sold for medicinal purposes Dr. Bowen testified that he made it an invariable rule to ask the customer whether the goods were to be used as a beverage or as a medicine and unless the nnclnmA, -1 1 1 ' ' 1 v/uon'iuoi uctiaieu "as a meill cine," he refused to sell. Lie said that he was sell jug the goods simply because of the demand for tonics mentioned, the demand having been created by the compounders. Judge Prince decided, that if it were a fact that the medicines referred to contained sufficient alcohol to intoxicate * and it were a fact that such medicines were commonly used tor bevorage purposes, the intent under which they were sold was a matter of no consequence?a sale of such medicines was a violation of the law. The jury remained out on the case trom Wednesday morning until about 10 o'clock Wednes day night, and being unable to agree, a mistrial was ordered. Bargain Take We will offer to the trading pi entire stock of Men's and Hoys'1 Pants at cost. In dry goods an f Kof iC? L'nrvf i n o ' vuuv io nt|a in u gcuciai oiuic, < you can buy them anywhere in t pains in dress goods in all colors HAT3 AN Hats in all styles and prices t< attractive line of line shoes in 3. ebrated Reynolds Shoes, the besi shoes we give you the Stroolmar ica. We have them in all kinds up to the minute and are in the black leathers?from 2.00 to 3.5< misses and children surpasses us ?from 50c to 2.50. November 6, 1900. McCardell & Old Mercar k Shot a Hole Through his Hand. Monroe Enquirer: Mr. W. A. Cuthbertson, of Goose Creek township, accidentally shot a hole through his left hand ves terday with a pistol. He had ar rested Robert Mo*er, who is charged with broaking into a dwelling, and had taken a pistol away from his prisoner and starred to remove the cartridges when the weapon fired with the result above stated. Mr. Cuthbertson carried his prisoner to jail. Arm Broken by Fall from Horse. Vorkville New Era : William Meek Allison, son of Mrs. W.M. Allison, had the misfortune to get his arm broken last Friday, lie was out riding horse bacK and in some way he was thrown to the ground. The arm was broken and crushed at the elbow. Had a Close Call. "A dangerous surgical operation, in volving the removal ot' a malignant ulcer, as large as my hand, from my daughter', hip, was prevented by the application of llucklen's Arnica Salve," says A. C. Stickles of Miletus, W, Va "Persistent nse of the .Salve completely cured it." Cures Cuts, Hums and Injuries 2bc at ! F Maekey.Co. Crawford Pros., and Funderburk Parmacy, druggists. Notice to Debtors & Cred* itors. All persons indebted to the estate of L. P. Roddey deceased, are requested to settle same at once and all persons to whom said estate Is indebted will present (heir claims, duly attested, to the undersigned. Sallye R. Roddey, 4 weeks Administratrix. The World's Best Pianos, Superior Organs, 1 for the Homes or the Churches at low prices and on easy terms. A GOOD HOLIDAY PRK8ENT can be had either of a piano or an organ on easy terms at a special price at MA I.ONE'S Write at once to Malone's Music House, COEUM B1 A, 8. c., for catalogs, prices and terms. Money to Loan. i I have made arrangements with |>arties ! iu New York City by which I can negotiate loans tor live years on improved cotton farms, in sums of $300 00 ami upwards, at the rate of 7 per cent, on amounts of $1000 and over, and 8 per cent, ou sums less than $1000. No brokerage or commission charged Onlv a reasonable fee for abstract of I title. KE. WYLIE, Attorney-at-Law, Tax Notice. Notioe is hereby given that the time for the payment of Town taxes without penalty will expire on HO of Nov. instant. After that date executions will issue for the taxes, costs and penalties. R. E. Wy lie, M ay or. Seekers Notice iblic for the next 30 days our Clothing; also our line of nice d notions we carry everything and will sell them lower than own. We have some superb bar-' and styles. D SHOES. ) suit all. For men we offer an 50 and 5.00. These are the celt on t.hp mnrlrpt In lorlioc' v v.. ??? ? wi Alt IUUIVO * A I IV/ i Shoes, one of the best in Amerand styles and they are right prettiest kind of patents and 0. Our line of shoes for boys, anything ever before offered by Yours for business, Allison Bros, j itile Stand. 3 CARS firiilirc, hi mi I iirv Bought before the advance to go at greatly reduced DrirpQ frnm r?^\*r I ^ , 1 r uvw utiLii January isi, or as long as it lasts. I Big lot Beds from 1.75 to 9.00. 1 Dressers from 4.00 to 15.00. Wash stands 4.25 up. Suits ranging from 14.00 100.00. Chairs of all kinds and sizes 50c to 10.00. a Sewing Machines from 10.00 to 3500. I | Sideboards from 12.50 to 35.00. A % | Matting from iSc to 35c?beautiful asI sortment of patterns. I Big lot Rugs and Art Squares from 50c to 25.00. Big assortment of Trunks, Bags and Suit cases at most any price you want. Mattresses any old price to suit you. i Akn C'ir I Cnnl/ in nr iiiuu vui uuuu VUUI\III? JIU V C5 I Tinware, Glassware, or anything you can want in the hardware line. We are going to sell these goods between now and January 1,1907, if prices will move them. | Lancaster Mercantile to. ^??? vS Professional Cards Xhe First National Bank of Lancaster. Dr. J. E. WELSH, DENTIST. DIRECTORS Besides the well known character Otlice in Emmons Buildino nn.i 1 * ui uui uunru ui wirenposite First National Hank/ T. S. Carter, tors, we keep your money insure.! Phone No. 8. J* D. Funderburk, against every kind of loss, making O P Heath this bank a safe place to deposit LANCASTER, S. 0. Chas. D. Jones, your savin*?. __ _ a*0**8' We extend every courtesy and acDr. E. J. Hinson McManuS, commodation consistent with good TfcWWTTiTCJrn R' E* Wylje. banking X XU X Office in Springs Building. A ? .. . Office Hours: 8 to 12and 1 to6. Accounts From $1.00 Up Solicited. Sunday Hours, 9 to 10. Clf AS. n. .tones, President. R. F. WYLIE, Vice-President. Ask Central for No. 32. e. m . croxton, cashier.