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The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-07-06
HEAD OF A LARGE FAMILY.

Sho Had Two Thousand Descendants and
Saw Her Sixth Generation
Mrs. Annie Roush has died at Ictart.
n few miles from Parkersburg, w. Va,
aged nearly 100 years It is thought.
says the Washington Star, that she was
the head of the largest family in the
world and the only woman in this
country who lived to see her sixth gen.
Grafton. Mrs. Roush was born at Nor.
gantown, Pa, June 4, 1884, when
Washington, Hamilton and jefferson
were planning the constitution Her
father was David Sayre. In 1901 Mr..
Sayrc started west and settled above
Pomcroy, on the Virginia side. Here
he resided several years, finally moving
up the river and crossing to where lie.
tart now stands In 1902 Annie married
Henry Roush and was the mother of
thirteen children. The first child.
Sarah, married Thomas Coleman and be-
came the mother Of twelve children.
The next Elizabeth, married Henry
Wolf and had sixteen children. The
third, Lydia, married a Mr.. McClain.
and after his death married John Wag.
oner. 1t Is through her children that
Mrs Roush could trace her descent to
oiiS ola M BciicrbIiOh i he fourth child.
Annie, had an even dozen of children.
The next four children were girls, and
their progeny numbered forty-cisht.
The ninth died when he was yong.
The next two were girls and had
twenty-one, children. The last t~o
children were boys and have seventls n
children around their boards. The
second daughter of Lydia Wagner,
who was Mrs Roush's third child, mar
ricd Mr.. 1Iazlett. Their eldest son,
David, is the father of six children. and
his eldest daugh' er's lMary's) child,
Mamie, aged about ) years, has the
unique distinction of living at the same
time as her ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
mother: Mrs. Roush's grandchildren
numbered l35, and the total number OF
her grcat-grandchildren Is not less than
500. The number of her descendants is
over 5000, although the exact number
cannot be ascertained.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-07-06
TRICKS OF A BEAVER.
How Tame One Undertook to Dam n
Arkansas River.

How . Tame One Undertook to Dam tho
Arkansas River.
tame beaver, kept some years ego
by the soldiers ut Bent's fort, on the
Arkansas river. became quite famous
on account Of his sagacity. This ami
NAL was caught when young, and be-
came perfectly docile, being n great fa-
vorite of the families of the fort and of
the trapperS when they returned from
their trips to the mountains, says the
Great Divide. The little fellow could
never be cured of his instinct to build
dams. He actually undertook TO dam
the Arkansas river, and worked for
months all night long, returning to the
fort every morning us the sun rose. He
cut down quite a number of large trees,
but life proved too short for the com
plction of his plans
While around the fort nc was con-
stantly turning over every kind of a
vessel that contained water and col
Letting sticks to head il off us it flowed
away. One night by oversight the
beaver was locked up in the warehouse
During the night in nosing about he
discovered Il tcn-gallon tank of mo-
lasscs that had been left uncovered.
That discovery proved Jacks doom.
The next day he was found gasping for
life, having been caught in the sticky
mass as the tank was upturned lie
never recovered from the shock, and was
tenderly buried in the presence of a
large circle of his friends.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-07-06
Strength aud HeultI,.

If YOU are not feeling strong and
healthful, try Electric BitterI. IL LA
Grippe" has left You weak and weary.
use Electric Bitters. This remedy act
directly on liver. stomach and kidneys.
gently aiding those organs to perform
their functions II you are afflicted
with sick headache, You viii find speed Y
and permanent relief by taking Electric
B1tters. One trial will convince you
that this II the remedy you need. Large
ootties only 30 cents at Christian e. Bar
bees drugstore.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-07-06
influence OF the Hair.

A French doctor has evolved the
theory that the color and nature of the
hair have an influence on the pursuits
of man. Thus, he declares that red
whislScrcd men have a tendency toward
the race track and the hunting field,
men with straight black hair arc apt to
feel that they have call to the minis
try, while light-haired men are natural
travellers and adventurers.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-07-06

MIR. AND Mrs. LOREN TREsCOrr are
keepers OF the Government lighthouse
at Sand Beach, Mich and are blessed
with little daughter, four years old.
Last April she was taken down with
measles. followed with dreadful
cough and turning into fever. Doc
tors at home and at Detroit treated her,
but in vain, she grew worse rapidly
until she was mere "handfu OF bones.''
Then she tried DR.. Kings New Dlscov.
cry and after the use of two and half
bottles. was completely cured. They
say DR.. Kings New Discovery is worth
its weight in gold, yet you may get a
trial bottle free at Christian g. Barbee's
drug store,
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-07-06
g. SLOWER

uAIR MATTRESsEs-WR MANU-
III tacture all kinds OF mattresses for
sale. wholesale and retail, Hal. mat
tresses re-made a specify. Practical
workmen emnl5yed, work warranted
prices lcs,~. Orders by mail promptly at
.-nded. Will buy clean shucks and straw.
;. B. RICHARDSON e. SON, Alabama
st., Salem Va. P. D. box 326. 8 1y.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-07-06
NERVOUSNESS Wagons

See our wagons just built for Roanoke
Brokerage and Storage Co., Jennings &
Body, c. F. Blount, E. Fl. Stewart Fur
niture Co., Catogni Bros. and others.
Catogni Bros hockey pokey carts are
dandies. All built by Salem Carriage
Co Salem, Va. Call and see US and get
prices.
CLARKE & SADLER. Preprietors.
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The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-07-06
ELOwERs AND PLANTS.

My wagon will be at the Ro anoke market
every other morning. with choice plants. Parties
having lawns to plant would do well to get H. y
prices on bedding plants, rs l can save you
money on all foliage plants.
J.SHARTZER,
Florist. Salem, Va.
River Side Flower Gardens. 34lyr
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-07-06
Bucklen,a Arniua saIza.

IHE best salve in the world for Cuts,
BRUISES, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum
revcr Sores letter, Chapped Hands,
Chilblains, Corns, and ali Skin Eruu.
tions, and ,,itively cures Piles or TO
pay required. Ii is guara teed 70 vi.c
perfect sati ',c''o- ,,or -o'.,r',s
Price rs cents per box. For sale by
Christian s. Barbee
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TIM TYPES, 10 minntes. sidolinger's. sol Jen,r

-, TRY package of Henrietta cigarettes.
IheY please the most las -.ous tastes
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CLOSING SALE.

All goods must be sold if
possible, by June IS. Pianos
and organs at great bargains
and easy terms. Fine station
ery and musical goods at cost.
Roanoke people can save
money by taking dummy aud
calling on us. Bona hde sale.
LONGS MUSIC HOUSE.
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The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-07-06
CITY DIRECTORY.

OF the Principal Business
Houses of Roanoke.
The following is published daily for.
'he benefit of strangers and the public
generally. 1t includes ell trades ana
professions and cannot fail to prove op
interest to all who intend transactinc
| business In Roanoke: M
ARCHITECTS.
ROLAND DE sAUSSURE, Architects. Ma.
Nm. :, REID. Masonic Temple.
WILSON q HIGGINS, 19X 'Thi7d avenue.
ATToRNEYs-AT
onAhhhs a. MoHUGIi, Room 10, Kirk Building.
BOOTS, SHOES, TRUNKS. ETC.
l.. BAChRACH, "a Salem ave.
BUILDERS AND CONTRA oroKs.
E; j. AMWEG, Commercial Bank Bn,ld,na
FhANh IL. MAY. los Jefferson St., p o. Box9
BUSINESS COLLEGE.
NAT. BUS. "OLLRGE, Bird ave. Il Henry 81,
0ANps ICE %Ao ohnA EAT Sgk SAKh HRRAkER
CAToGNI's, 50 Salem ave.
CLOTHIER. TAILOR AND HArrr,
ave. Asei'' "A Salem'
COAL. WOOD. LIME AND CEMENT.
NOTTINGHAM 81 HALLET (sawed stove ana,
hindling wood), Commerce street. AAS
COMMISSION MERCHANTS.
u: r: ALLEN, Commerce st. (wholesaIe deo,or
IN iruit and produce) phone 1870
CORNICES. SLATE AND TIN ROOFING
THE ROANOKE ROOFING AND METAL, con ;,
NlCE CONTRARY, Room 703. Terry Building.
COURT srENoGRApHER
CHAS. E. GRAVES, Office room COG Terry BID,
DIAMONDS. WATCHES g. JEwELRY.
d. l.. SOLOMON, los Salem ave-
DRUGGISTS.
HAtLLER q BARNES, corner Jefferson l. Nor.
FUNERAL DIRECTOR.
W.: oi oha a9I Second st. n. C. (coins, cas-.
FURNITURE. CARPETS. ETC.
COPPER d STONE, 10 Salem ave- e. G.
aRoCERs.
Il. J. ECKLOFF, 81 Jefferson street.
+; , II: WALKER, Campbell st., door cast of JET
nc.
BROWN, JOHNSTON Il CO., II Jefferson street.
HAY. GRAIN. &c.
DANIEL Il HOLLADAY, IA Kirk, rearP.o.
IRON CONTRACTOR.
CUsHMAN IRON CO., Commcrc Bank Bldg.
LIQUOR DEALERS.
OPPENHEIM Il CO.'S EXCHANGE. cor Com
merce and Campbell streets.
LUMBER. LArHs AND SHINGLES.
TINES building, p. o. box 1856 Eyerythjns,::
that goes into building Mt mill prices. BY tho
carl ond only.
MERCHANT TAILORs.
LEWIS, 10a Salem avenue
PAwNBROKKns.
8. NYBURG. % Railroad ave., e.
PHOTOGRAPHS.
ROANOKE PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO, No. 100,
H. V. LINEBACK, successor to Eutsler, % Salem
avenue
PLUMBING. GAs-FITTING, go.
ROANOKE SANITARY PLUMBING CO.. No.
10 South Jefferson Street
PRACTICAL HORsEsHoER.
III: HALEY Greats all diseases of horses' feet,.
Fourth ave.. between Jefferson and Henry sts.
REAL ESTATE.
SIMMONS, CARPENTER " TINSLEY, 1903
Jefferson st,
RENTAL AGENTS.
NJ Il. O'MOHUNDRO, a S. Jefferson street
RENT AND COLLECTING AGENCY.
WILBUR S. POLE u Co.. No. Jefferson ct.
SCAvENGER AND CARRIAGE WORK
PRYOR WOoDSoN. 223 Fourth sve. n. W.
SEWING MACHINES.
NEW HOME, j. A. CAMPBELL. Agent, sOp
Henry etreet
STEAM LAUNDRIES.
DIXIE, Franklin and Second sts, tel. 1877,
ROANOKE 1873 Kirk ave. 9. W., tel. 116.
STENOGRAPHERS & TYPEWRITERS.
c. M. HOGSBTT, room - Masonic Temple.
TRANSFER COMPANIES.
ROANOKE TRANSFER COMPANY, Package
Room, South Jefferson st.. tel. 119.
CITY MARKET.
CHOICE MEATS.
BREADY (keeps tho best, stall 6, Market House,
e. y. GAIT, stall No. 4 (sausage speciality.
J. w. HOGAN, Stall 5.
THOMAS NELSON, stall No. 0,
". q. OVERLY, Stall II.
W. N SALE stall No. Is.
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Camden iron Works,

ALABAMA STREET, SALEM, VA.
Manufactures Ornamental and Archi-
tectural Castings, Iron Fencing, Crest
ing, Iron Fronts, Miners Cars, etc.
Full line Of hard ware at store, corner
Main and Colorado streets.
ian2O.tyr o. d. OAKLEY, Propr.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-07-06
D1ERPoNTs BRICK WORKS.

DIERPONT'S BRICK WORKS..
The attention of Roanoke contractors
and builders is invited to our facilities
for providing fine quality of merchant
able building brick in any quantity at
very low prices.
G. R. PIERPONT,
615tf Proprietor. Salem, Va.
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HARDWARE, WHOLESALE ANN Rr-
TAIL.
BROWN, JOHNSTON Il CO., II Jefferson street.
Telephone 45. ''i00''
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-07-06

ROANOKE DRESSED BEEF co.
N. RENSCH, Stall No. 8.
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HAY. GRAIN, &c.
DANIEL Il HOLLADAY, ii Kirk. rear P.o
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LUMBER. LATHs AND SHINGLES.
w. II. CLARE " Co., office 100 Henry street
TINES building, p. o. box 1856 Everythin9:
carload only. ~ '"o
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-07-06

IRON CONTRACTOR,
CUSHMAN IRON CO., Commercial Bank BLDG.
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GROCERS.
R.J: ECKLOFF, 81 Jefferson street.
r. II. WALKER, Campbell st., door cast of .Je
fcreOn. Va oe
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1892-12-29

Ring lost from the sleeping car
Yellowstone, on the 18th of July,
1892, between Battle Mountain and
Palisade, within 20 minutes before
$50 NJ, dinner hour), whereby
the locality can be calculated; a
GOLD RING, set with a small opal
stone, bearing an inscription (par-
TALLY covered by leather as the ring
was rather large). 1t must have
fallen within the rails on the south
side. The above reward, which was
Immediately offered, is hereby re-
peated, as the ring may at any time
be found, especially after rain.
The reward will be paid upon de-
livery of the ring, either to James
De Fremery & Co., at San Francisco,
or to DIR. James l.. De Fremery, at
44-46 Broadway, New. York.
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1892-12-29
Csasunaplion Cared.

An old physician, retired from
practice, having had placed in his
hands by an East India missionary
the formula of a simple vegetable
remedy for the speedy and perma-
nent cure of Consumption, Bron-
chitis, Catarrh, Asthma and all
throat and Lung Affections, also
positive and radical cure for Nervous
Debility and all nervous Complaints.
after having tested its wonderful cur
atiSe powers in thousands Of cases,
has felt It his dx,y to make 1t known
to mis- suffering fellows. Actuated
by this motive and desire to re-
lieve human suffering, l will send
free of charge, to all who desire it.
this recipe, in German, French or
English, with full directions for pre-
pairing and using. Sent by mail by
addressing with stamp, naming this
paper. W. A. Noyes, $40 Powers
Block, Rochester, N. Y.
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1892-12-29
PUBLISHED wEEKLY by
X. c. BLOSSOM, Proprietor.
FRED E. wooLcoCK EDITOR.
s. Gumbinner. the wide-awake

s. Gumbinner, the wide-awake
agent of Selby & CO., Selby, Cal.
has been on a visit to. the min
ing camps of this vicinity, direct
ing attention of mine-owners to the
inducements offered by his COM
pany and the rare facilities pos
sessed for the reduction of ores
Honesty is their motto, whereby
they make legitimate business and
small margin in smelling and re-
filming ores, and they are the only
company that have stood the test of
time and retain the patronage of
our miners. To assure the vender
of ores just silver quotation, the
day ore arrives at their works on
cars, the quotations for that day
rule By this provision, the miner
cannot be defrauded. Let us COM
pare this straightforward business
style with that in vogue at sampling
works. The sampling works pay
the daysof sampling, which means
that you wait their option, and
when silver is tiuctuating, they
always manage to quote you the
lowest figures of the week, the mar
gin they thus make often amount
ing to hundreds of dollars.
Selby & Co. do an extensive busi-
ness refining silver and gold bullion.
On an average they refine each
month 100000 OF. of silver and
1,250,000 of gold.
Selby & Co., as becomes their
business are the strongest advocates
of free coinage in California.
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1892-12-29
Chicago Fire.

The most remarkable art produc
ton Of modern times is said to be
the new Cyclorama of the Chicago
Fire located on Michigan Avenue,
in that enterprising city. The great
work is reported to have cost nearly
a quarter of million of dollars, and
shows in very realistic and wonder
ful manner the great fire OF 1871.
The observer is placed in an ele
waited position on the site Of old Fort
Dearborn, Immediately sou.h of the
Rush St. Bridge, and fron this his
toric spot views this grand and awe
inspiring scene. To the southwest
l. s the business portion of the city,
a smouldering mass of red hot ruins,
the great north side is sea OF
flames, while along the lake shore
are two or three streets that are
doomed, but not yet destroyed, Civ
ing here a glimpse of the old Chi
cago of ante-fre days. The scene
along the lake shore in and about
the old U. S. Marine Hospital and
ahe Rush Street Bridge is one OF in
descrlbable contusion-thousands OF
helpless and homeless in wild and
furious flight for safety. The whole
effect is sublime and awful in the
x.xtrenle.
Unusual care was taken to make
this grand work worthy Of the sub
ject, and above all, to have it his
torically correct. Professor David
Swing and other eminent authorities
pronounce the whole faithful por-
trayal OF this great historic event. 1t
will remain as one OF the sights OF
the city until after the Worlds Fair.
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1892-12-29
4l6 Montgomery ST.

Ores should be shipped TO Vallejo Junction;
Shipping receipts anu letters stnt 10 the ofnce.
l6 Montgomery b..
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The Druggists

In Lowell, Mass. agree in saying that they
sell more OF Hoods Sarsaparilla than Of all
other blood purifiers. For instance:
F. c. GooDALE: sell moro Of Hoods Sarsa-
parilla than oil other blood purifiers.
A. w. Dows & Co.. Hoods takes the lead
OF all other sarsaparillas.
IF. BLANCHARD: We sell more Of Hoods
Sarssparilla than of auy similar.
MARsroN & SHAW: With US the sale Of
Hoods is to OF any other kind.
r. & Z. BAILEY & Co.: Hoods Ssrsaparilla
10 one tf the be.. medicines.
CARLTON 4 HoyEY: Hoods sarsaparilla IL
one OF the best medicines we have. It's sale
increases every year.
r. p. MOODY: We sell twice n. much OF
Hoods sarsaparilia as of anything similar.
C. A. SWAN: Hoods Is the most popular
sarsapari.la of the day.
THIRTY OTHER druggists speak similarly.
This popularity at home, where Hoods
Sarsaparlla and its proprietors have been
known for many years, could not continue II
the medicine did not possess merit. And
these facts should certainly convince people
in other section, of the country that Hood's
sarsaparilla is good. reliable medicine.
Hoods Sarsapariila
Sold by druggists. 81; six for s.. Prepared
only by c. |. HOOD & CO., Apothccaries.
Lowell, NnEs
iCO Doses Ono Dollar
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1892-12-29

Agent for the Home Insurance Co.
The Home Insurance Company
of New York, has appointed Fred
E. Woolcock to act as their Agent
in Battle Mountain.
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1892-12-29

NJ Office Il HEREBY GIVEN THAT HENRY
" NJ. bR SEOLL, whose Postoffi ce address is
ialena, Lander Co, Nevada, has this day filed
his application for patent for fifteen hundred
1j00) linear feet of The Robert kmmet mine OF
vein bearing gold. silver and other precious
metals with surface ground six hundred 1900
feet in width, situated in Battle Mountain Min
ing District, County of Lander and State Of
Nevada, and designated by the held notes ana
official plat file in this office Lot Number
50 in Township 81 North Range 43 East OF
Mount Di bio Meridian, said Lot No 50, being
describes. as follows. to-wit.
Beginning at the location monument At tho
top OF the original discovery sliait, ana rum
ming thence, deg 4, 500 feet to a stone
monument on the south csnter line OF said
claim thence running IS deg 800 feet to a
post hchc cs square and 419 feet in length, sur
rounded by mound of stone with feet base,
and feet high, and marked post No q : 5
No 90, whence Mineral Monument No / On Ver-
itas Peak bears s 90 deg 80 min 6670 feet, the
original location monument of this claim bears
\ % deg 81 miu L 5s3 90 feet, and the
mouth of Emmett Tunnel bears Is deg ~ min
Z 500 foet thebce
1st Cou se-N 5 deg W, 1900 feet to post
inches square, and 4 feet in length, set !
foot in she ground and surrounded by mound
Of stone with 3k feet base and 2 feet high,
marked post No 5 Survey No 50, thence.
I'd e Course-N SIS deg f SEQ feet to = Iost 4
isches square and II feet in length, set on solid
rock and surrounded by mound OF stone with
5 feet base and 3 feet high marked post No 3 ~
5 Survey No 50, thence #4.-. -
Sd Course 5 s deg 1900 feet. to post In.
square and AZ feet in length set on . ledge Of
rock and surrounded by mound OF ston- vi
feet base and feet gh, marked post No
s survey No 50, thence
4th Courses So deg 800 feet to . post
marked post No U Survey No t9 the place
of beginning -
Magnetic variation IT deg IS min East, sAn-
tanning 2o. .66 acres. -.
The location of this mine is recorded IL The
Recorders office OF Lander County. Nevada,
in BOOK page l53 OF Duplicate Mining Claim.
The adjoining claimants are Henry u. Dris-
coll, Eureka NJ ming Claim, U Survey No 60
| on the west
| Any and all persons claiming adversely any
portion OF said Robert Emmet mine or
surfaee ground required to file their adverse
claims with the Register Of the United States
| Land Office at Carson. in the state
of New. during the sixty days period Of pnhlies-
tion hereof, or they will be barred by virtue oi
the provisions of the Statute.
| ., II GALLUP, Register.
Its hereby ordered that the foregoing Notice Of
Application for Patent be published for the
| period of co days (ten consecutive weeks) in tn,
Central Nevadan, o weekly newspaper pub
lished st Battle Mountain, Lander Co.. New.
o. II GALLUP Register
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No. ooo.
No. o09.
APPLICATION FOR A PATENT.

UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE
Carson City, Nevada, Sept. 10Th, 1891.
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1892-12-22
JUDGE EDWARDS.

WE publish in this issue the tesla.
monial adopted by the bar Of this
city and the officers Of the court, on
the retirement of Judge Edwards from
the bench Of this circuit. Although
Judge Edwards had about reached
that period in life when he was first
elected, when most men are forced
to retire, yet he was twice re. collected
thereafter and served fourteen years,
rarely failing to hold court person.
ally on account of i'll health. The
Cole circuit court is the last in the
circuit over which the judge presided
and the resolutions of the bar, at the
home of the judge is an acknowledg.
ment of the uniform consideration
and courtesy that has always been
shown by the court. We con-
graduate the Judge in retiring from
tue bench in mental aud physical
Ngor equal almost to that possessed
by hun on the day when he first took
the oath to serve as judge of this
circuit.
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1892-12-22
LAND IN THE WEST.

The fact that real estate, particu,
larly farm and timber lands, are be.
coming more valuable every day, is
we'll known to the intelligent and OBJ
serving citizen. The fact that the
entire western country is filling up
at an unprecedented rate, is evidence
to every one that the government
lands will soon be entirely taken up,
and those who seek q fortune in the
far West must go into the market and
buy from the citizen landowner. OF
course there is q great deal of unoc.
cupied territory yet, but we can all
recall the fact that in the western
part Of Missouri such counties rs
Polk, Dallas, Wright and others,
twenty years ago the best farm lands
in the State could he purchased for
1925 and $500 per acre, while to.
day land are worth $50 per acre and
that section is a thickly settled and
as well improved as any part of this
great commonwealth.
The very short period of twenty
years has made an astounding diff.
ference, and has made those who
have kept watch of the progress and
maintained their faith in real estate,
wealthy men. Those of cur citizens
who have looked on and have seen
these developments, are reminded
what a great thing progress sionis for
us all. There is in Missouri to-day as
much cheap land and perhaps cheap.
er than can be had in any State OF
this Union, but we venture the pre-.
diction that it will not be so many
more years.
Central Missouri is greatly behind
other parts of this State in progress in
the various channels for which the
natural resources entitle her. That it
is so is largely due to the citizen
who occupies that particular portion
of the State.
We believe that while other sec.
tions are advocating immigration,
that Central Missouri, and especially
that part surrounding Cole county,
ought to join in an effort to bring
life and blood into this section. lis
mountains Of mineral, its magniR4 cent
valleys, its inexhaustiblc timber, it,
bount'fal supply of water, and it, fine
stone should not remain Idle in t is
busy and progressive age.