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The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-03-14
A Relic of n,illeriam.

The ninety-foot tower built by Lie.
wellyn Haskell on his property In
,Kearney, N. j., in 1s4S, from the top OF
which he expected that he and his fam
lily would-ascend to Heaven, Is about to
be removed to make way for street
that is to run through the once hand
some grounds, says the New York Her
aid. On the top of tho tower is built
out from the brickwork wooden box
like platform, about eight feet square
and four feet high. Mr.. Haskell was @
man Of great wealth and when the tow
er was built it was generally supposed
that it was intended as On observatory.
Shortly before May %, 1s4s, Mr..
Haskell, who was strong Millerite,
announced that, according to the proph-
ecies Of Daniel, the world would come
to an end on that day. Then it was
that his neighbors knew why the tower
was erected. On the day mentioned,
Mr.. Haskell and his family arrayed
themselves in white robes and ascend
led to the top of the tower to await the
coming of the Lord. There had also as
'sembled in the woods near by large
number of Millerites, who patiently
awaited the fulfllment of the prophe.
.cies. But their hopes were doomed to
disappointment and they finally dis
perSed to their homes.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-03-14
NEWSPAPER TRAINING.

Ono Who Has Had Experience Says It Ia
Very Beneficial.
Ibelieve have done every thing which
IN editor or publisher ever has to do,
from directing wrappers to writing the
biography of President within an hour
after his death, writes Edward Everett
Hale in the Forum. This means, If the
training be continued through many
years of life, and if one be under a good
chief, that one gains, of necessity, the
ready use, at least, of his own language.
We newspaper men may write English
very i'll, but we write it easily and
quickly. So that to us, who have been
in this business, there is something
amazing to hear clergyman say that
he occupied week in composing SER
mon, which was, at the outside, thirty
FIVE hundred words in length. One can
understand absolute inability to do it at
all; but no newspaper man understands
how man who can do 1t can spend
thirty-six hours In doing It,
II you have to send copy" upstairs
hour after hour with boy taking the
slips from you one by one as they are
written and you know that you are
never to see what you write until you
read it the next day In the paper your
copy will be punctuated carefully, writ
ten carefully, and it will be easily read.
That is one thing. Another thing goes
with it. You will form the habit of de-
termining what you mean TO say before
you say it, how far you want to go and
where you want to stop. And this will
bring you to a valuable habit of life
to stand by what has been decided.
Napoleon gave the same advice when
he said: eff you set out to take Vienna,
take Vienna"
For these reasons I am apt to recon-
mend young men to write for the press
early in life, being well aware that the
habit of doing this has been of use to
me- {.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-03-14
Queer Things About Lobsters.

What Maine men don't know about
Holsters is not worth telling. Here is
their latest information on the subject
as given by the Lewiston Journal:
l"Who of our readers ever heard of a
lobster getting mad and shooting Off
one Of bis claws? If we may rely upon
the veracity of the old lobster man,
this popular crustacean, like the mem
beers Of the human family, Is capable Of
biting his own nose to spite his face
He says that when lobster gets ex-
cited in any way he sometimes shoots
off one Of his big claws. It comes out
as clean as 4 whistle and leaves a hole
clean cut and with no jagged edges. In
the course of few days a new claw
will grow, and his lobstership can keep
up that interesting operation as long as
he chooses. The lobster is the only
creature that scientists have been able
to discover having the power of doing
such thing. But, according to the old
fisherman, the funniest part of it is If
the lobster loses his claw by any other
force than his own it will not grow
again. II you pull the claw off the
lobster will go around for the rest Of
his life minus one claw"
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-03-14
Perfect Site for Industrial Purposes.

Perfect Site for Industrial Purposes.
On trunk line from Philadelphia to
New Orleans, and from Chicago to
South Atlantic seaboard.
Only 1903 Miles by Rail From
PocahontaS Coal and Coke.
In the Heart of the Iron District
of Virginia.
A FIRST-CLASS MODERN HOTEL
now open for guests; large planning
MILL and SASH and DOOR FACTORY
nearly finished; WATER WORKS
under active construction; electric
light plant to follow; the most complete
BLAST FURNACE in Virginia ap-
preaching completion; ROLLING MILL
and HORSE SHOE works under con-
tract; SEVENTY houses and stores
UullO Ouo lhob low AuOAlASj d large
number now building; coke and charcoal
irons, bricks, stone, lime, sand and lum-
Der at hand.
Ideal Place for Homes and Industries.
Reed Creek is BOLD STREAM of un-
failing soft water.
Lots, FiTSt-ClasS and Cheap.
Population, less than one year
ago less than .................. so
Population February /, 1S91...... 794
Population in one year hence,
Correspondence solicited with those
seeking to establish new works or
branches.
President, CLARENCE NJ. CLARK,
Philadelphia, Pa; Vice-President, Ed
MUND c. PECHIN, Roanoke, Va;
Manager, II. c. BAKER; Resident
Manager, M. II. MAURY, Max
Meadows, Va
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-03-14
LAY DELEGATES.
FIR. G. T.. Ray


is descendant of the Ray family, of
Scotland. He was born and raised near
Front Royal, and was educated at Front
Royal Academy, finishing his course in
1860. Since that time he has filled
various positions in his native county,
among them the following: Justice.
fifteen years; mayor of Front Royal, six
teen years; county surveyor, eight
years, and superintendent of public
schools, ten years. lie Joined the
Methodist Church in 1858, and has been
a member of the quarterly conference
for twenty years, often a delegate to
the district conferences. He Is now
serving as lay delegate to the Balti-
moro Conference third term. He is at
present the superintendent Of public
schools for Warren county, surveyor of
the same and mayor of tho "booming''
little city Of Front Royal.
+. G. Maxwell,
of Baltimore, was born in Ireland. At
the age of IL he emigrated to America,
settling in baltimore in 1850. Two
years later he connected himself with
Wesley Chapel, under the ministry of
Row. DIR. Samuel Register. He was ono
OF the organizers Of Hanover Street
Station, about 1854, where he continued
In the Sunday-school work until the be-
ginning of the Civil war, when he
entered the Confederate service, organ
izing the collar shops of the ordnance
department, under Major w. S. Downer,
at Richmond.
Returning to Baltimore, he connected
himself with the Central Methodist
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-03-14
Who Compose the
Conference.
SOME INTERESTING SKETCHES
OF Prominent Ministers and
81 81 Il Laymen.

Facts About the Lives of the Men Who
Are Leading and Advancing Method
Ism in the Baltimore Conference.
Lsymen Prominent in Business and
Successful as Citizens--Many Able aud
.e Scholarly Ministers.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-03-14
One CENT A WORD.
ONE CENT A WORD.
ONE CENT A WORD
| First-C|ass Investment.

We offer the best security in the city
and pay semi-annual dividends. AS al
savings bank this institution offers
special inducements. Paid up shares
$50 each. Installment shares 81 per
month. Shares may be subscribed for
at any time. For further information
address The Peoples Perpetual Loan
and Building Association.
WIN. f. WINCH,
Sec'y and Treas.
Room, Masonic Temple. II
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-03-14

Hundreds of people who read TIE
TrMEs are anxious to know who will be
5heir pastor during the ensuing confer
once year. Many are expecting new
preachers" and below are interesting
sketches of the lives of many members
OF the Conference. These sketches will
be continued during the Conference un-
til every member of the Conference is
written up.
Columbus index. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1869-1893, 1891-11-17
A Fatal Mistake.

Physicians make no more fatal
mistakes than when they inform pa
tents that nervous hear troubles
come from the stomach and are of
little consequences. DR.. Franklin
Nj es, the noted Indiana specialist,
has proven the contrary in his new
book on "Heart Diseas which
may be had free at Chapman & La
nier's Drug Store Who guarantees
and recommends Dr.. Miles une-
dualed New Heart Cure, which has
the largest sale of any heart remedy
in the world. Il cures nervous aRd
organic heart disease, short breath,
fiutteriDg, pain or tenderness Is the
side, arm or shoulder, irregular
pulse, fainting, smothering, dropsy,
etc. His Restorative Nervine for
headache, fits, etc. ?
Columbus index. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1869-1893, 1891-11-17
MayOr'sCOurt

Mayor Moore was quite busy for
several hours yesterday adjusting the
petty differences that are a natural
consequence from q Saturdays
frOlio. One case up was q couple Of
tailOrs that became very much how
"cum you 90. and quarrelled; they
scraped and during the malice one
of them got struck 10 the bead with
a pair Of scissors; the wound was
painful bat not serious. There was
another fuss which was between
white parties bot the affair was
Compromised.
The day was given up to white
offenders, no "coons" being in it.
Columbus index. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1869-1893, 1891-11-17

Mrs, Ida Sykes Bulups, daughter Of
James ". and Marcella Sykes was born in
Columbus Miss, on Feb. 10, 1858; and
died in her home, at the same place, on
July %, 1891, At about six p. m. On the
2sth If January, 1875, deceased was mar
ried to T. c. Bilups; who with four moth
erless little children are left to mourn their
loss. The deceased, at twelve years Of age.
hungering and thirsting after righteous
ness. knocked at the door Of tho NJ. L.
Church, South, inquiring and praying;
"Sirs, would see Jesus" She was re-
oeived into its communion, where, in 1876,
she was graoiously converted, under the
ministry Of Rev. W. W. Wadsworth. Her
bright and happy conversion at this time
was the cause Of her husband joining the
same church, of which he is to-day an earn
est and consistent official member. Home
was the principal sphere of her christian
activity. Here the light Of her faith and
conseoraton shone more resplendently
than elsewhere, filing it with all the sum
mer luster Of heaven, Of which she en-
deavored to make her home a branch,
spending much Of her time in teaching her
children, both by preoept and example,
those principles that dignity and ennoble
humanity. But, while home wore the &C.
cent Of her prayers and labors, it was BY no
means the coffin Of her holy industry. In
every ward in Columbus there are yet aged
and deorepit men or women whose eyes
will swim in unshed tears, and whose
voices viii sink to a softer tone, ,,s they tell
you how often they were benef Charles of
her thoughtful regard. There are others
who, as a citizen of Columbus re marked,
"were never really poor until Mrs. Carleton
Bill ups died" In the flesh her life was a
fascination to Columbus, and in the spirit
it cast q charm over heaven. While here
day by day she approximated more clearly
the life of unsulhed purity and character
Of stainless excellence, lived and sustained
by the Divine.human; and so inoarnated
that beatitude, BLESSED are the pure in
hesrt, for they shall see God" that in the
last hour of her life when she caught the
first glimpse Of he golden gates and the
souls pathway of trac zless radiance, there
was no look Of wonderment in her eyes; but
her face beamed with the light of blendid
innocence and immortality for one mo-
ment, and then, wreathing itself in smile
of peace, sunk deeper in the soft, yielding
pillow; and out OF the hush and stiffness OF
the death chamber ed to speak ten
der voice, saying: "Be still and know that
I am God" which was answered by the
half-suPpressed sobs of a weeping circle Of
affection and sorrow, as the blood bought
and blood-washed seul of Mrs. Carleton
Billups assembled to its God.-National
Christian Advocate, November IA, 81
Columbus index. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1869-1893, 1891-11-17

We publish this morning an ats
tractive advertisement for the Rose.
borough Monument Co., of st. Lou
is. This wellkuown, firm, repressu-
ted in this section by Mr.. F. d. Ran
die, have placed Oemstsry work in
almost every Cemetary throughout
the State, and their mechanical skill
as shown by it is sufficient guarantee
that all future orders come up to
sample
Columbus index. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1869-1893, 1891-11-17

Grand Jurors for December
Term, 1891, of Circuit Court.
It is hereby ordered, That the following
named persons be appointed to serve AZ
Grand Jurors at the Dember Term, 1891,
Of the Circuit Court Of LoWndes county:
LIST District VIM. & Werner, J. H. Sim
mons, jas. A. Hearon, II. B. Vaughan.
ID Dist. d. Morgan, 0. +. Sherrod,
H. J. Dasheill, Samuel Strauss.
Sd Dist -. N. salter, J. D. Afford, B.
f. Brownlee, W. f. Cooper.
4th Dist. B. Brooks, Geo Hairston,
l. A. Vaughan, J. L. Cox.
9th Dist-Wm. e. Evans, ]. W. Locke,
J. o Garfield, Jas A Locke.
Columbus index. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1869-1893, 1891-11-17

W. P, Craddock will give every
customer who buys $50 worth Of
shoes in his house, a set of (siz)
VIM. Rogers genuine triple-plated
TABLE KNIVES, the best goods made
in the world, and will last a life
time. This handsome present will
really cost you nothing, for the
SHOES you buy Of CRADBccK, are sold
at tue very closest possible margins
and are always just rs Represented.
It is managed in this way: "When
you buy pair Of shoes, a card Is
given you bearing figures of various
denominations, and the amOnnt of
your purchase is punched on the
ticket, and when it reaches the sum
of $l5 90, why you gel SIX elegant
Rogers kpives free Of cost. They
are enabled TO do this because the
induOement is so great the increase
10 their sales make up the loss 70
them. Call and investigate the
mater; if You have no family you
can ma e a nice Christmas present
to your friend. Craddock carries
line of shoes equal to any stock TO
be found in the State, and his prices
are cut down TO suit the times.
Columbus index. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1869-1893, 1891-11-17
Robbed by a Hlghwayman.


Greenwood, Nov ia youpg
mau named Taylor, collector for the
Davis Clock Works Of Columbus,
Miss, was held up and robbed on a
public road about two miles and a
half from tbis city yesterdey about
4 o'clock. The rObber secuted S22.-
so aud a silver watch valued at
about SIS. Mr.. Taylor says be was
driving along slowly when De was
struck across the head with q guU
by some person who had evidently
been waiting for him and had slip-
ped up behind bin, He was told
to look straight ahead or suffer the
consequences. FaylOr's wounds are
painful, but not serious
The above named young gentler
man arrived in this city, OILS home
Sunday afternoon, aud fully oo.ober.
Ates the telegram. he says this is
the third attempt to rob him 10 that
section; further stating that it was a
white man, aud he used a Winchester
rife.
Columbus index. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1869-1893, 1891-11-17
THERMAL TBEATUlENT

/ have an apparatus, on improved
principles, for the administration Of
baths in hot air, steam, or the va
pots Of sulphur, mercury, iodine, etc.
Massage and electricity will be ap-
piled according to the most approved
methods, when necessary. Baths
for ladies will be supervised by my
Wife-for gentlemen, by myself, at
my residence. Time arranged by
engagement
Persons wishing to take these
Baths, hal better do 90 at once, as
it is my purpose 10 leave Columbus
on the let vt January.
oil In. E P. JAMES, IA. d.
Columbus index. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1869-1893, 1891-11-17
For Sale or Exchange.

Four hundred acres choice prairie
bottom land; two hundred acres
heavily timbered with white and
red oak. and hickory and two hun
dred acres cleared. Located six miles
from Columbus, Miss, Immediately
on the railroad, near Cobb's Switch.
Would exchange for Mobile prop
erty, or might exchange for Birm-
ingham real estate. Address,
LEROY II. REDWooB,
Nov. 7-wSwm Mobile, Ala.
Columbus index. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1869-1893, 1891-11-17
store House for Rent.

One of the most desirable bua.
ness stands in Columbus, the store
house 65 Market street, formerly &C.
oupied BY J Bluhm, possession giv-
en- January 1st, 1892.
For particulars apply to
Nov. l4-tf IN STREET.
Columbus index. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1869-1893, 1891-11-17

Mr. W. P. Blair, our popular and
enterprising young druggist, acting
upon the suggestion of last Sundays
Dispatch, will hereafter keep a full
supply of postal supplies on sale for
the accommodation Ofhis friends and
the public generally. This will be a
great convenience, and Mr.. Blair de-
serves lots Of credit for having adop-
ted the scheme.
Columbus index. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1869-1893, 1891-11-17
Miles Nerve 8 LiverPills

Act on new prlnciple-regulat-
ing the liver, stomach and bowels
THROUGH the aerUes. A new discOv-
cry. DR. Miles Pills speedily cure
biiiousneas, bad taste, torpid liver,
piles, constipation. Unequaled for
men, women, children. Smallest,
mildest, surest7 90 doses, % cts.
Samples Free, at Chapman & La
nIers' Drug Store. UI2.1y.
Columbus index. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1869-1893, 1891-11-17

A Young lady in Memphis wrote
an essay on "The Model Husband
for which she received a prize Of
800. But this is not all, Minne-
apolis banker read the article aud
sought her acquaintance and she got
a rich and handsome young man for
a husband. This will be encourage
ing to young ladies, and We may ex.
peot more essays on the same sub
Ject.
Columbus index. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1869-1893, 1891-11-17

A Jackson Miss Special to the
Natchez Democrat give the follow
ing summing up Of the Senatorial
vote:
Returns from all the counties and
Senatorial districts in the STATE are
in but two, and while it is possible
that GOrden defeats Winter for
State Senator, it is more probable
that the Barksdale candidates, Wins
ter and Wharton, are elected.
A careful estimate Of the vote
shows that of the 17S votes in both
Houses Senator George has certainly
Ill votes BarksdAle is certain Of "a;
not defuately known six; members
pledged not to vote on account Of
conflicting instructions where they
represent two countries, three; Re-
publioans three; Greenbaoksrs one;
necessary TO elect on full vote of
both Houses 80; necessary to nom
mate in Democratic census Sc.
Senator Walthalls vote is some
what larger than that instructed for
Senator George
Columbus index. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1869-1893, 1891-11-17

Messsrs. Harrington and Guyton
have just received from Missouri,
two car loads Of the finest saddle
and harness mares and horses, which
they will dispose Of at their stable on
Market street. These gentlemen are
thoroughly reliable and are exper.
fenced hOrsemen. They have a
number Of valuable animals that
they are offering at bargaIns.-12 q
Columbus index. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1869-1893, 1891-11-17

Groves Tasteless Chill Tonic is a perfect
malarial Liver Tonic and Blood purifier.
Removes bilioumess without purging. As
pleasant as Lemon Syrup. It is as large as
any Dollar tonic and retails for 50o. To get
the genuine ask for Groves. For sale by
Chapman & Lanier, druggists. Gllmer Ho-
tel corner, Columbus.
Columbus index. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1869-1893, 1891-11-17
To the Produce Merchants OF CO.
luInbus and Vicinity.

Last week l sent so or so would
be buyers % YOU, saying Il sell TO
the trade only" I must retail,
necessarily, unless you Will give me
lair little share OF your custom, and
if % will have to make very low
prices. Kindly call Cool measure,
legal weight aud ST. Louis figures.
YoOrs sincerely,
L0wNDEs Co. PRoDUoE DEPoT.
Opposite 2. o., Columbus.
Nov. 1877
Columbus index. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1869-1893, 1891-11-17
Your Chance for a Home.
The Bottom Knocked Out for
go Days

% Days.
Two houses and lots and eight
valuable building lots; preparatory
for a new business in 1892, l will
offer the above houses and lots at
very low pnees; they are all con.
vsnient to public school and l. 1. &
o. college, also near G. p. depot.
Good artesian well on one, and con-
venient for others, seap wells afford
fne water for eli; good healthy To-
cality and a splendid neighborhood.
l shall not regard their value dur
ing the next 60 days as l am de-
termined to sell. Remember / will
build your house at cost, Come
early and get choice Of five corner
lots. Gall on or address,
j. p. SrANsRL,
oct 81 2m]Conractor and Builder.
Columbus index. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1869-1893, 1891-11-17

Nearly all the diseases in the Southern
States are produced from malaria. Groves
Tasteless Chill Tonic removes all malarial
poisons from the system. 1t Is as pleasant
to the taste as Lemon Syrup. 600. To get
the GENUINE ask for Groves For sale
by Chapman & Lanier, druggists, Gilmer
Hotel corner, Columbus.
Columbus index. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1869-1893, 1891-11-17

BAPTIST CHURCH. Dr. John L. john
son, Pastor. Sunday-school meets at $50
a. MS W. Baker. superintendent.
Preaching at II a. m, and $3.50 P. m. Pray
er meeting Thursday, $50 p. m. Young
Mems Meeting, ridsy, $50 p. m.
Every body invited to all these services.
Columbus index. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1869-1893, 1891-11-17

Mr.. P. W. Maer, of the Dis
patch, and Mr.. Will MahOn, Of
the NJ. & D. Railroad, attended
the "Three Gusrdsmsn" at Meridian
Monday night; we are confident Sal-
vini came fully up to thssr expeOtta-
tiOns. They will return this mOrn-
ing.
Columbus index. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1869-1893, 1891-11-17

Malaria produces weakness, general de-
bility, biliousness, loss of appetite. indiges-
tion and constipation. Groves Tasteless
Chill Tonic, removes the cause which pro-
duces these troubles. Try it and you will
be delighted. 90 cents. To get the gen
uine ask for Groves For sale BY Chap
man & Lanier, druggists, Gilmer Hotel
corner, Columbus, Miss.
Columbus index. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1869-1893, 1891-11-17

Mr.. and Mrs. Mud, accompanied
by their charming daughter, are in
the city the guest of DR.. B. A.
Vanphn.
Columbus index. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1869-1893, 1891-11-17

Miss Mamie HUMPHREYS has re-
turned from Jackson, after a several
weeks visit to friends; reporting a
most pleasant visit.
Columbus index. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1869-1893, 1891-11-17

Mr.. Jas. Porter, the genial repre-
sentative Of l. L. Lyons & Co, drug
gists, New Orleans, wasin the city
Monday.
Columbus index. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1869-1893, 1891-11-17
Still in the Ice Business.

l am still selling ice and can
be found at my old stand, ready
to supply my friends and pa
irons with the best and purest
OF ice at reasonable prices, and,
at all hours. Twenty six years
in the business enables me to
understand the wants of con-
sumers.
Thanking my friends for
past favors, | solicit a contin-
uence of the same.
Respectfully,
Mrs. SeIena Crawford,
Oct. IA, '91.
Fresh Fish of al kinds received
every Tuesday and Friday, at
Tutt!e & Gerand's,
Columbus index. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1869-1893, 1891-11-17

For twenty-five years Marsaen's Peotoral
Balm has been vel aud favorably known
in the South. It is an unfailing cure for
la grippe, coughs, colds and Group in chill
dren.
Columbus index. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1869-1893, 1891-11-17

Mrs. E. ID. Waddell returned Sun
day, from a most pleasant visit to
friends and relatives ia Aberdeen.
Columbus index. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1869-1893, 1891-11-17

You run no risk. All druggists guaran-
tee Groves Tasteless Chill Tonic to do all
that the manufacturers claim for it.
Warranted, no cure, no pay. There are
many limitations. To get the genuine ask
for Groves. For sale BY Chapman b
Lanier, druggists, Gilmer Hotel corner,
Columbus.
Columbus index. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1869-1893, 1891-11-17

A man named Leopold from Kan
sas City suicided by morphine last
Monday at the Laurence House,
jackson, Miss.