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VAPA WlPFKtr JOURNAL. FAGE SEVEX. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19, 191S. EARLY MORNING ABNER GETS 25 YEARS DIVISION IN THE RANKS THE COURT CALENDAR Probate and Legal Matters Disposed of by Judge Gesford. ATTEMPTED SUICIDE i I Mrs.

Harman Sifert Discharged the; Contents of a Gun into Her Stomach, Tuesday Evening. Mrs. Herman of this city, isisom were soon on the scene, and they' lying in a very critical condition at iordeied tile wounded woman rpmoied the Benjamin Shurtleff Hospital, as to the Shunieff Hospital, where these ph sicians and Dr. S. McL.

Doherty 'examined into her condition. It was the result of a gunshot wound indicted by herself, at the home of her father- in-law, on Oak street, between Grant avenue and Cross street. Mrs. Siofert and her husband had come to Napa from Eodi, where they had resided for some time past, and was staving at the elder Sieferts house, (in Tuesday night iliout o'clock, Mrs. Sifert, who had bt eii sitting at i the supper table with her husband and the rest of the family, arose and went out of the back door of the house, saving it was about time the 1 milkman was coming.

In a few min- ntes she returned, acting very rtrange- v. on asking her what was the mat- it.r, she said, according to the stoiy of lhp family, 1 have shot Investigation showed that she had mken a pumpgun from the woodshed1 1 t)le roar 0f the house and dis- charged its contents into her stomach. Drs. Laurence Welti and J. K.

Ran- i Mr. Robert Keig and Miss Edna Mayfield Quietly. Married at 6:30 Wed-j nesday Morning, I At 6:30 o'clock on "Wednesday morning, Mr. Robert Keig and Miss iEdr.a Mayfield surprised thtir friend by going to the rectory of St. Marys Church, in this city, and getting married at that early hour.

The ceremony was performed by Rev. I. E. Baxter, in the presence of rela'ives. The bride is the oldest daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. S. Mayfield, and is a very ehanning grl, born and raised in Napa. The groom is the youngest son of the late D. Keig, and is well known as a busness man of push and capacity.

The young collide have departed on n.iKvmoon flip to Do- An(l nd oil t.ifir return to Xapa will reside in the handsome cottage just erected fori the groom on South Randolph street. 1 THE G. A. R. A C7 Officers to Serve for Coming Year Chosen on Monday Evening.

Qr. i I Kit; Carson Post No. 74, G. A. Department of California and Nevada, at its regular treating held Monday evening in Lucas Hall, elected officers -to servX: the ensuingyear as follows; Commander, L.

S. Knox. Senior Vice Commander, A. S. Junior Vice Commander, IV.

Gillespie. Chaplain, E. H. King. Quartermaster, I.

G. Herron, officer of the Day, L. T. Dayman. Surgeon, N.

F. Peck, officer of the Guard, J. E. Hayman Delegate to Department Encamp- mein, A. T.

Jackson. Alternate delegate, Henry eaver Installation in January. i I I Honolulu and Manila will he link- ed by wireless though 6,000 miles! apart. A new circular saw has teeth that can be removed and replaced when broken. Russian women predominate among foreign horn students of their sex in Taris.

Woman loves a clean, roty com- i i I I I Steuck-Bernhard Cyclery is Forced Open ancLRobbed on Sunday Night. Dabner is well along in jears, and His HeinousOffense Must; be Expiated by His; Serving That Term in; Folsom Penitentiary. 1 Anton Dabner, convicted of lascivious conduct toward a little girl, was, on Tuesday morning, sentenced by Judge Gesford to serve twenty-five years in Folsom prison. this practically means spending the. rest of Ills life in prison, unless a high- er court reverses his doom.

Whin the case was called, IUbuer' at orney, E. S. Eel, asked for a new trial, on the ground' that when-the jury, after deliberating for some time. 1 came in and asked for enlightenment as to hearsay evidence, the Judge did r.ot specif in answer that hearsay evidence should not be considered. But tile Judge said that he believed he made no error in his charge, and denied the motion.

Mr. Bell then moved for an arrest of 1 judgment, claiming that the indict- ment of Dabner was vague and indefi- i nite, and did not clearly state a public (offense. This motion was also denied, and Judse Gesf01'd proceeded to pro- nounce the sentence above stated. i Attorney Bell served a notice of ap- i peal, and Dabner was removed to jail to await its outcome. Gave Banquet The victorious Rugby team of the Napa High School gave an enjoyable banquet Saturday evening at the rest- dence of one of the members, Derrel i i Beard.

After the repast, with Edwin Hennessey acting as toastmaster, re- sponsps to toasts were made by Jack i Robertson, Robert Brown, O. P. 1 Rathke, II. J. Baade, II.

J. Hoke, D. L. eard and Derrel Beard Jr. During the evening C.

Wassum was1 elected Captain of the team for the year of 1914. I i rtanK YOU I We wish to express our thanks for the genetous manner in which the Napa merchants have responded in contributing toward New Year's Eve celebration to be held in Napa I this year. Me also appreciate the general spirit of good fellowship I shown by all. ARTHUR CHISHOLM, Chairman Celebration Committee. Womans Relief Corps There was a very interesting meet- ing of Napa Womens Relief Corps on Tuesday evening.

Seven candidates, i fully decorated and bountifullv laden i i Christmas tree awaited those present, from which Santa Claus, impersonated by Comrade Saunders, generously dis-, tributed presents to all. It was no small task, as about sixty members and their families were present. I tie guaranteed, 50c and $1. druggists. H.

E. Bucklen Philadelphia or St. Louis. TAKE CARE OF YOUR EYES And theyll help take care of you. 12-9 Phillips, the Optician.

i 1 i At all 1 1 1 1 Prohibitionists Have Di-I I vergent Opinions on i Having Dry Campaign in 1314. i Mrs. Bridelle Washburn, under the auspices of the W. C. T.

spoke at the Baptist Church at 11 o'clock on Sunday niorirng, her subject being "Our Present Needs." I In the afternoon she delivered an 1 address at the Salem Evungel'eal Church on Parents' Problems and How to Meet Them." In the evening, at the Presbyterian! Chinch, the subject of "How Prohibition Kills a Town," was taken up by Mrs. Washburn. Mrs. Washburn is canvassing the' county for a Statewide campaign for. prohibition in DU, in her tile time is now ripe for such a cam-1 paign.

That this opinion is not shared by a great many temperance people is shown by the action of the Methodist1 conferences, the Presbyterian Synod, 1 Baptist convention and the Wo- 1 men's Christian Temperance Union, I who have all agreed that public opin-; ion is not ready for such action. In spite of this, certain extremists have I I resolved to go on with such a cam- i paign. I MRS. HAMLIN IS CALLED Resided in Napa tor Forty Years; Long Suffering Ended by Death Mrs, George Hamlin, an aged and highly respected resident, whose home has been in Napa for many years, has passed peacefully into eternity. Her demise came at 7:43 o'clock a.

m. Tuesday, December 16th, 1913, at tile family residence on Sebastian street. Airs. Hamlin had been in ill health for some time, lmt her condition did not become critical until three weeks ago, when she was obliged to take to her lied. Since tlu she sank rapidly to the end, bei ig afiki ted witl a complication of troubles that baffled tile of i hvsicians an 1 nurses.

Deceased was a native of Seneca coimly, N. and was 74 years of age. She first came to California with her husband in 64, remaining here but a short time anil returning East. Again they came west and in 1X70 established their home in Napa, where they have resided continuously since, Mr. Hamlin following the trade of contractor and house mover.

Besides her aged husband, a daughter, Mrs. Lavina Grigsby, and a son, George, survive her. There is a Do one giamlehilil, Myrtle Grigsby, a brother, Lafayette Tunison of Napa, a sister, Airs. Hugh Hpton of Lake county, and a sister. Airs.

Daniel Kuney, in Seneca, N. A'. The members of the sorrow-stricken family have the deepest sympathy of hosts of friends in their bereavement. For writing and translating messages sent in cipher a slide rule has been invented. Croup and Uough Remedy.

Croup is a terrible disease. It attacks children so suddenly they are very apt to choke unless given the proper remedy at once. There is I nothing better in the world than Dr. Kings New Discovery. Lewis Chamberlain, of Alanchester, Ohio, writes about his children: Sometimes in severe attacks we were afraid they would die, but since we proved what a certain remedy Dr.

King's New Discovery is, we have no fear. TUe rely on it for croup, coughs and colds. So can you. 50c and $1. A bottle should be in every home.

At all druggists. H. E. Bucklen St. Louis.

Judge Gesford disposed of his calendar in the Superior Court Monday as follows: Kstate and guardianship of Arthur E. Carpenter, incompetent P. W. Biadt re-instated as guardian. Estate and guardianship of George incompetent Account allow ed and approved.

Estate of George E. Prat. Sale of real estate confirmed. Kstate and guardianship of Stella M. miurd, incompetent Sale of real, estate confirmed.

Kstate of George L. Pratt Petition to sell granted; sale to be made at ivate sale. Estate and guardianship of Edwin Rowell, a minor Betters issued to Ibivv Sugar. J. A.

Roach vs. Trussed Concrete Steel Company Demurrer sustained. Twenty days given to amend. City of Napa vs. John Stewart Final decree of condemnation entered.

OF COURSE NOT. Men are so unreasonable. How now? My husband always expects me to know where he left his old pipe. Do I ever ask him where I put my powder puff?" Natural gas consumed in the United States last year was equivalent to tons of coal. THE BEST 11100 Napa Citizens Cannot Doubt It.

Doan's Kidney Pills were, used. They brought benefit. The story was toiiT to Napa residents. Time has strengthened the evidence. Has proven the result lasting.

Tlie testimony is from this locality. The proof convincing. Airs. Alary Aleyer, 723 Santa Clara Vallejo, says: "I was so severely troubled by pain across the kidneys that I could scarcely get up or down. The least exertion tired me.

Knowing that if the trouble was not checked it might result in more serious kidney il sorder, I decided to try Doan's Kidney Pills, as they were highly recommended by local people. Aly son procured a supply for me 'and began taking them. One box strengthened my back and fioed me of pu'n. Tlieyaiso acted as a tonic to my system and made me feel better in every way." A Lasting Cure. AVhen Airs.

Aleyer was again interviewed on Alay 13, 1913, she said: The cure Doan's Kidney Pills made for me is still lasting. The public statement 1 gave at that time still holds good. For sale by all dealers. Price 30 cents. Foster- ATillmrn Buffalo, New York, sole agents for the United Stales.

Remember the name Doan's and take no other. DR. LAURENCE WELTI. Physician and Surgeon. Offices, 1, 2, 3 and 4, Behlow Building.

Hours: 10 a. m. to 12 and 2 to 4 and 7 to 8 p. m. Phone 153.

Residence 14 N. Seminary street. Phone 225. Headquarters at Morris! drug tore. Sill PAIii GPii Oovrer Third and Coo Sts Ray Phom Kain Night and Sunday Phones Main 34 and i found that the charge in the gun had' i 'entered the pit of her stomach, pass-I ing through that organ, and through her spleen and lungs, making its exit at her let side, The wound at the point of entrance was not very large, but at the placs of exit a ghastly hole of seme jnehes 1 in size was made.

It would seem from the direction of the wound that the unfortunate wo-! man had placed the butt of the on the ground, and the muzzle against her stomach, having to assume a partially stooping position to pull the trigger. No one at the house assigned any i reason for the terrible occurrence, alii saying that as far as they knew there I had nothing happened to account for1 it. At last accounts Mrs. Siferts roeov- ery was problematical. containing different-sized cartridges before he got the kind he wanted.

The fellow opened tile cash regis- ter, but found nothing in it to reward li.s pains, lie passed by some siler lying near it. The gun lack, which contained a nmn her of line shotguns a nd rifles, as not touched. News of the burglary leached the Sheriff office early Momla morning. So far no clew has been obtained to 'the robber's identity. IN JUSTICE COURT Three Drunks Sentenced to 5 Days Each; Blind Piggers Arraigned.

Judge Gildersleeve on Monday sentenced A. C. Baker, Frank Halthaus arid John Conners to five days each in the county jail, for disturbing the peace, in the first two casts, execution of sentence was suspended, on promise of future good behavior, but Connors had to serve his fine in jail. in the same court -Madge Riley of Yountvilie pleadi guilty to a charge of silling liquor without a license. She will ire on Wednesday next.

Frank La Cost arid Peter Guillaume, guilty i 1 I I The burglar who has been operating in Napa of late has evidently not tired of his job. Hunday night somebody forced open the rear door of the Steuck- Bernhard cyclery, on 'Main street, just below Second, and carried away seven watches, a dozen pocket knives, a 33- calibre automatic Colt's revolver and a safety razor. The thief also secured cartridges for the pistol. He was evi- dcntly not very familiar with fire- aims, as he opened a number of boxes Letter List The following list of letters re-j mained uncalled for in Napa Post-I on December 17th: Anger Motor Car Co. Adams, Miss Adeline.

Ioudi, Saivatora. Bowers. Geo. C'randel, Mrs. R.

II. Darding, Mrs. Iermilia. Diehl, John A. Eason, Alex.

Eberle, Chas. A. Faxan, Albert E. Gretzschel, Ernest. Klotz, C.

F. Knight, O. E. Landberg, Elfton. Linz, Fred.

Johnson, O. Mahony, Jose. Marengo, L. Nunero, E. I plexion.

Burdock Blood Bitters is were initiated, after which refresh-splendid for purifying the blood, ments were enjoyed in the banquet clearing the skin, resioring sound dt- room. gesiion. All druggists sell It. Price i returning to the hall, a beauti- $1.00. Children Cry FOR FLETCHERS CASTORIA EDGED TOOLS of every kind and for all purposes that are fully GUARANTEED make a useful and acceptable Christmas Present I i.

ally, and acts directly on the blood, helped thousands of others, it surely I and 'mcnus urfaCes. Halls Catarrh (IyOOK. our SOUtll sIlOW WIG Will do the same for you. Every bot-! Cure is not a. Quack medicine.

It. Will ao tne ror ou. rvr ery uoi pre.scribed by one of the best! runner. He did a Marathon down Much hearty laughter was caused by the comical nature of the presents re- reived by the old boys. Stomach Troubles Disappear.

Stomach, liver and kidney troubles, weak nerves, lame back and female 1 I -ills disappear when Electric Bitters are used. Thousands of women would not be without a bottle in their home. i Eliza Pool of Depew, writes: Electric Bitters raised me from aj bed of sickness and suffering and has1 done me a world of good. I wish ev- Peres, Manutl. Renzer, Airs.

Rosa. Sutton, E. R. Thaman, J. R.

FOREIGN. Trepgos Livonas (Greekman). Muina Loglan. Persons calling for any of the letters wd please say "advertised. ra'ed or W1thin two weeks they will be sent to the Dead Letter Office.

U. bM Lj.i1, cararrti Cannot lie nred LOCAL APPLICATIONS, also of Yountvilie, pleaded no! to the same charge. To-day, at 11 a. was the time set for fixing the date of thi ir rial. Eastern Stars Initiate ed tw0 candidates into the mysteries of the order.

Refreshments followed the cere- Judge Henry C. Gesford is some dow lor suggestions) I Hardware, Stoves and Crockerv physicians in this country for years and is a regular prescription. It is composed of the best tonics known, 1 to the Overton Hotel Saturday noon. combined with the best blood puri- tiers, acting directly on the mucous He was without an umbrella and there surfaces. The perfect combination of the two ingredients is vhat produces, a mart ower ui progress.

The surh wonderful in curing sidewalks were cleared for the fleeing Catarrh. Prw1 fo- -tinniaij free. F. J. CHENEY To- jurist until he landed safely under at So)dby Druggists: price 75 cents.

lI- Overton Santa Rosa Press-i Take Halls Family Tills for consti Democrat. pation..