A SHOOTING AFFRAY.

Wanganui Herald, Volume XXIX, Issue 8518, 9 April 1895, Page 3

A SHOOTING AFFRAY.

(Per United Press Association.)

WBK.iN*row, April 9.

A shooting affraj ocourred at Pailtakariki last night, as the result of which T. E. Mslntoeh, a guard in the employ of the Wellington — Manswatu Railway Company, has been arrested on a oharge of attempted murder.

it appeas that Mclntosh had drink in an Hotel early in theleveninfl-withanuuiberof Maoris, among whom v ■■> one named Mutu Abraham, ifolntosb ".nd Abraham had words and the former than wont home

Abvaham'g story is thut he went along to Mclntosh's house a couple of hou » aitar wards to apologise, whan the latter fl ed thrue Bhofcs at; him frown revolver (-ne struck his too, and another entered his left shoulder and passed out through his arns. tfone of the »ounde are very «r;oue.

Captain Edwin wires :— Glass farther rise, with wind and sea moderating, and fo; frost to-night.

The Wanganni Meat Freezing Company's Works are at present full to overflowing, there being equal to at least 20,000 carcases stored m the ohambers, inoluding legs and pieces. The next boat to load after the Hawke's Bay is the lndramayo. expected here at tne end of the month.

Mr A. Johnson, boot and shoo maker, intimates that owing to increasing business he has removed to those larger and more centrally situated premises in Harrison Plaoe, four doors below Mr Tasker's HoteJ. He also notifies that he is now prepared to manufacture all the latest styles in boots and shoes, and effeot repairs with promptitude and at the cheapest rates.

Mr J, D. Tustin, of the Wanganui Novelty Company, notifies that this is the last week of his genuine olearing sale, which popivtielv closes on Saturday next. Everything must be sold, and no reasonable offer will be refused The particulars of the prize doll competition will be seen in tho advertisement. The beaming smile of the sample doll in the window should attraot customers.

In the Supreme Court this morning before His Honor the Chief Justice evidence wss completed in the disputed will casePublic Trustee v.Priske, and argument will be taken in Wellington. Farther evidence was taken in the case of Churton v. MoGregor and another. The next civil case and the last on the list is that of Prouse v. jßodgert. This is a suit to rectify s transfer of land at Hunterville. the pl»iatiff alleging that the transfer was signed under a mistake.

Wanganui, November 12/94. Mr Nobworthy, Herbalist, etc. Dear Sir, — I am very pleased to be able to bear testimony to the efficacy of your new Triumph Corn Oure. It gave me great relief after using it the second time 1 and after carrying out the directions for use has cured me of two very bad corns that I suffered from for years. After trying all the corn cures to be got, I can confidently say that yours is the very best obtainable. — Yours truly, (ad.) Edwih Button, Ridg way-street;.

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