People's Pilot, Volume 3, Number 46, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 4 May 1894 — Willis McColly. [ARTICLE]

Willis McColly.

It was certainly wit’a regret that we chronicle the. death of Willis McColly. There was no person in Rensselaer, better known to our Citizens as he. and when the sad news of his accidental shooting was made known to thc-m, his worth and capability as an officer was more plainly perceptible. Last Friday morning about 30, clock, Mr. McColly was at F rank Iliff’s feed stable, and had gone to the corn crib to get an aim. load of corn with which to help the boys feed the horses in the barn. As he leaned over to pick up the corn, his revolver dropped from his pocket to the floor, the jar of the fall causing its discharge, the ball entering his body at the lower part of the abdomen and passing through the body. Mr. McColly called out to Frank King, who was at the other end of the barn, that he had been shot, at which the latter rather ridiculed, but upon ' being told more positively of the i sad misfortune did all he could for the wounded man. Mr. McColly was taken into the office room of the barn and lay down on a cot, while the two boys then -went for Dr. Loughridge and Mrs. McColly, He was removed to his home and upon a thorough examination by the physician, his case was pronounced fatal and on Saturday morning he breathed his last. This certainly was a sad shock for the family. Had it been a lingering spell of sickness, they would have been prepared, but the sudden intelligence of the fatal shooting of the husband and father must have been a trying ordeal for them.

The Odd Fellows, of which o.der the deceased was a member, took charge of the remains. The funeral service occurred on Sunday afternoon at the residence, Elder J. L. Brady conducting short services. The D. of R. also held their service at the residence. The remains of the deceased were followed' to Weston cemetery by over 150 odd fellows and about 30 D. of R., besides a large concourse of friends and relatives. It was one of the largest funerals that has occurred here for many years. Mr. McColly had passed his 43rd birthday only about a month before his death. The bereaved family certainly have the sympathy of the community.

The growing confinement of the consumption of natural gas to domestic use is noted in the annual seport of Special Agent Joseph D. Weeks, of the United States Geological Survey. The only State in which its use for manufacturing purposes increased in 1893 in Indiana. The total value of natural gas consumed in the country in the year was §14,346,250, against 814,800,714 in 1893. Higher prices charged for the gas in 1893 was the cause of the decrease. The greatest value of the gas consumed in any one year was §22,659,875 in 1888. Since that time there has been a gradual decline, with an aggregate of about §8,300,000 less for the last pear than 1888. All States show a falling off in the value of coal or wood displaced by the use of gas. The amount of this reduction in Pennsylvania was §420,000; in Ohio. 848,000, and in Indiana about §1,300. The report shows the number of feet of pipe laid increased during the year to 12,989,657 in Pennsylvania, 5.730,373 in Indiana 1,403,098 in Ohio; The largest production of gas in Pennsylvania was §19,282,375 in 1888, since which it has fallen to 86,488,000. Ohio showed the largest falling off in production for the year. For 1892 the amount was §2,136,000, while in 1893 it went down to 81,510,000' The most important gas field in any State is shown to be Indiana, whose estimated area of productive gas territory is about 2,500 square miles. While the supply is falling far below the demand in

lairre gas fields, it is declared to be well sustained in Indiana, and supplies are being obtained from the state by factories located in other gas territories. The value of the product consumed in the State in 1893 was §5,718,000, against §4,716,000 in 1892. Gas consumed in Kentucky was valued at 868,500 and in California §62,000. The report shows that, in addition to the three States mentioned, gas is found in commercial quantities in New York, Illinois. Kansas, Missouri, West Virginia, Texas. Arkansas, New Mexico, Utah. South Dakota, Tennessee and Wisconsin. Dr. S. F. -Scott, Blue Ridge, Harrison county, Mo., says: “For whooping cough Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy is excellent.” By using it freely the disease is deprived of all dangerous consequences. There is i. danger in giving the Remedy U babies, as it contains nothing injurious. 25 and 50 cent bottles for sale by F. B. Meyer, druggist. In another column will be found Hick's forecast 6f the weather for this month.

Lost—Sunday April Bth, an account book with two letters, by John R. May. Somewhere in Barkley. Hanging Grove or Milroy township. The Ijnder will infer a favor by sending it to Wheatfield or directing where I may get it. Will pay finder for his trouble. Aurthur Fleming. A neat iron fence has been placed around the south school building. Some thing wrong when you tire too easily. Some thing wrong -when the skin is not clear and smooth. Some thing wrong when the Blood is impure. Everything right when you take DeWitt’s Sarsaparilla. It ’Recommends itself. A. F. Long & Co., Druggists. John Callow has been acting as night watch since the death of Willis McColly. Pure blood means good health. Re-inforce it with DeWitt’s Sarsaparilla. It purifies the blood, cures Eruptions, Eczema, Scrofula and all diseases arising from impure blood. It recommends itself. A. F. Long & Co., Druggists. Some nice fish have been taken from the river during the past few days.

If dull, spiritless and stupid; If your blood is thick and sluggish; If your appetite is capricious and uncertain. You need a Sarsaparilla. For best results take DeWitt’s. It recommends itself. A. F. Long & Co., Druggists. Mrs. . Willis McColly has moved into the Sayler property. Remember when in need of hard lumber for any purpose, sawed from white oak, burr oak, or hickory, do not fail to call on D. H. Yeoman & Son. They will fill your order on short notice. Work guaranteed. Work on the gravel roads will begin next Monday. Creates health, creates strength, creates vigor; DeWitt’s Sarsaparilla. It recommends itself. A. F. Long & Co., Druggists. C. C. Sigler and Delos Thompson have taken the contract for the building of the gravel roads, from Curtis & Hawkins. Work will begin in a few days. We hear of a number of our farmers that are plowing up the ground they had sowed in oats, and are now preparing to .plant it in corn. The vacancy of the office of night watch, by the death of Willis McColly, has caused aspirants for the place to spring up like mushrooms. The attendance at the concert last Friday evening should have been double what it was. There is a probability of its being repeated,

We are prepared to sell you millinery cheaper than any one else. Call and see before buying elsewhere. M. &A. Meyer. Frank B. Lyon, who was recently connected with the Redkey Times, has moved to He will probably study law. The Republicans will nomin* ate township officers to-morrow. There are several candidates for the office of trustee. You will find it very interesting to read Sam Sparling’s letter on another page. It is very descriptive of life in Berlin. As we predicted last week, D. J. Thompson is again with us, from his trip to tropical of Florida. Don’t forget that D. H. Yeoman & Son can supply your wants for hard lumber. Anyone wishing vaultscleaned please call on Harry Wiltshire,