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Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1895-11-22
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Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1895-11-22

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The Monticellonian., 1895-03-01

Ex-Goy. BOB TAYLOR is now lee turing in Texas. A correspond ent to a Cincinnati paper gives the following superb piece of elo- quence from his lecture on "Yis- ions and Dreams:
 "Oh, beautiful isle of memory. lighted by the morning star of life! where the roses bloom by the door, where the robins sIng among the apple blossoms, where bright waters ripple in eternal melody. There are echoes of songs that are sung no more, ten der words spoken by lips that are dust, blessings from hearts that are still. There's useless cradle, and broken doll, q sunny tress and an empty garment folded away. There's lock of silvered hair and an untorgotteu prayer, and mother is sleeping there 2
 The other from "The Fiddle and the Row." "The curriculum of the Old Field School was the same everywhere, one Webster blue-backed elementary spell. ing. book, one thumb paper, one stone brulsc, one sore toe aad Peter Parley's Travels. The unl. form of the Old Field School. boy was very simple; 1t consisted ol one pair of brooches rolled mp to the knees with one patch on the Western Hemisphere, one httle shirt, with one button at the top one 'gallus, and one invalid straw hat
 To read these extracts from his charming addresses makes Us re. gret all the more that We have had none of these splendid entertain. ments this season.
The Monticellonian., 1895-03-01

is the coming county iii Arkansas and thc time is rapidly approach ing when it will be strictly in the front rank.
 Our young friend, Mr. Dean, of the Iron Mountain Ky. never loses an opportunity to say good word for old Drew. and he is turn ing the tide ot immigration in our direction.
 Mai. Warren NJ. Anderson, who Is m this city, was quite sick last week with grippe, but is improv- ing, and l hope will soon be. re- stored to perfect health.
 Mir. T. II Matthews spent day wiih us last week; was glad to see him. Always welcome a Drew county citizen to the Capital. More anon.
 JAS. R. GOTHAM.
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pronounced her disease heart fail ure. She was buried ihis evening at Andrews Chapel cemetery. She leaves an aged husband, two sons and two daughters to mourn her sudden death, all of whom have the sympathy of this community.
 Mr. R. s. Wright has been quite sick at his brothers since the death of his wife, but we are glad to know he is improving at this writing.
 The cold weather stopped mill work at the mills of Allisand Will mar for ten days previous to this week. But this week the air is full of music from their whistle and hum.
 Mir. Johnnie Wilson, of Tennes.
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see, has been visiting relatives and friends at Allis this week.
 The school at this place, under the efficient management of Prof. T. l.. Bond, is moving along smoothly, about 70 pupils having been enrolled during this term.
 Messrs D. D. Hart and S. D. Dickson are representing this town on the jury at this term of court Tn Monticello.
 A meeting was held last Friday evening at the Allis school house at which five delegates were appoint :. ed, viz c. G. Davis, I. A. Bird, F, F. Wallace c. w. Barker and W NJ. Stevenson, to attend the farm CTS convention at Monticello next Friday. More anon. SHY.
The Monticellonian., 1895-03-01
4 NeVSy Letter From Rep. Gotham.
LITTLE ROCK. ARK,

FEB. 24, 1895
 MoNTICELLoNIAN:-At last the sun is shining, the ice has melted and the old Arkansas river Is her selt again.
 The Legislature is moving along swimmingly, introducing bills, reading, and discussing those here tofore introduced, occasionly passing one and killing grea { many. l have thought that the body would adjourn in 50 days, but am growing skeptical on tbat score. Too many members have pet local measures that they want to get through. The local bill. with the average mem her of tbe legislature, lies very near his heart. and to give it up without a death struggle is foreign to his Iu- tentions.
 The big fight comes on Monday, over the Railroad mission Bill, which was introduced by Yonng Robinson, of lonoke coun- ty. The House seems to be pret- ty evenly divided on the question. A majority of the members from Sou1h-Eastern Arkansas are against n commission, and I learn that Col. Rogers, of Desha, will lead, on the floor, the opposition. l have taken no stock in the mat ter, as yet, one way or the other, bat expect to vote against a com mission, as l am naturally averSe to creating new offices. Think we have too many officers already for the good of the country. Will say, however, that it is a mooted question, and is favored and op- posed by good men. whose sole object is to benefit the people.
 l have succeeded In getting my misdemeanor bill set for the 4th of march, and ii it passes, believe the county will be greatly benefit ted
 Was round at the Commercial League Headquarters yesterday evening and found Col. NJ. l.. De- Mailer in charge. He has the Monticello ochres displayed in grand style, and they are attract ing much attention. He has them in 36 different shades of color. I must say that Col. DeMalIer is do ing good part for our town and courty, in the way of attracting the notice of strangers to them.
 My opinion k that Drew county
The Monticellonian., 1895-03-01
ALLIS LOCALS.
GUENN,

Our community yesterday morning was startled by the sud. den news of the death of Mrs. Richard Moore. She went to bed the night before in usual health, was awake about three o'clock, but was found corpse when her hus- band arose at his usual time. The Dr. was called immediately and
The Monticellonian., 1895-03-01

LAST weeks ssue of the Arkan- sas City Journal contained a very full and elaborate review of the resources, and advantages of that thriving town and the adjacent country. Such paper speaks well for the enterprising gentle men who edit and publish it and is great benefit to the town and county in which it is published.
The Monticellonian., 1895-03-01

beholds such vessel and realizes that, by close application, it is possible for him to command her sometime in the future, he has, indeed, received an incentive to higher activity and nobler effort.
 9. After this, nearly two months more was spent at sea, the last two weeks of which was in the Bay, drilling in kedging, this is done by carrying the bow anchors out in boats, letting them drop, then, by means of the capstan, drawing the ship to them.
 10. The 18th of August has come, we are back at Annapolis, the upper classmen have gone home on furlough, the September "plebes" are entering, and we, by virtue of our sea service, are placed in command. A month is passed in drilling, and, it may be said that, to the May man, Sep tember is month of joy and of authority. October is soon upon us, the Cadets return to the Acad- emy and to work, and we have begun the academic year.
 WALTER B. HARDY.
 U. s. Naval Academy,
 Annapolis, Md, Feb. Is, '95.
The Monticellonian., 1895-03-01
EAsr week Jefferson Co. SC

IAsT week Jefferson Co. sent snott CT ear load af supplies to Nebraska. A letter from a Chris tan minister to Cincinnati paper shows that there is still great des iitution among the people We are losing great opportunity, both 10 do good and to advertise our county, by not sending car load for these unfortunate people The little town of Baxter offered to furnish one-fourth nf the car. Surely we eonld get mp the remain ger.
The Monticellonian., 1895-03-01

ously of his large means to the schools of the South. The Gov ernors of the Southern States had suggested a proper observance oi the day, and thousands of school children joined in doing honor 10 the memory of the great philan- thropist. The South alone Is re- ceiving the benefit of more than 3 l.2 millions of George Pcabody's s money.
The Monticellonian., 1895-03-01

LITTLE RocK is infested with a daring set of murderous bandits. Citizens are being held up on the st eets, street cars and residences robbed, and buildings are being fired by inccndiarioS. Saturday night two citizens were shot on the streets by robbers. The city is thoroughly aroused, and stren- ous efforts are being made to ap- prebend the vicious characters who are giving so much trouble, There is talk of organizing vigi- lance committee.
The Monticellonian., 1895-03-01

REED in the House and Allison in the Senate have been exceeding ly nervous during the agitation of Senator Jones free silver bill. Reed was afraid of losing prestige with the "Western men" and \ Ill., son feared he would arouse the hostility of the gold men of the East. Both are said to be breath ing easier now.
The Monticellonian., 1895-03-01

ON Feb. 23rd Senator Matt w. Ransom of North Carolina was nominated by President Cleve, land for Minister to Mexico to sncceed the late Hon. Isaac P. Gray. Senator Ransom has been n member of the Senate for the past 23 years. and no man stands higher in the estimation of the Senate, as evidenced | ' the imm e. diate confirmation of his nomina- tiar.
The Monticellonian., 1895-03-01
Plantersville Gleanings.

MEssRs. EDIToRs:-As oth CT rural districts are heard from occasion ally, we thought we would write up the happenings of Planters. vile, and the country around.
 Why don't the people from the country write more? It would he interesting to some, at least, for We all like to hear from our friends, and to know what our countrymen are doing, as well as the town people.
 Jolly old winter is here and the boys seem to be enjoying sleigh riding, while the ground is cover ed with slcet and snow.
 "0h, the snow, the beautiful snow!
 Filling the sky, and earth below; Over the house tops, over the street,
 Over the heads of the people you meet; Dancing, flirting, skimming along,
 Beautiful snowl it can do nothing wrong"
 Messrs. c. H. Blakely, J. M. Lauhon, and other enterprising farmers. are having fences built and repaired, burning brush, and preparing for another crop. May success be theirs!
 Mrs. Belle Wallace has moved into her new residence, and is now having her fence built.
 We learn that Mr. Homer Sur. gis has purchased piece of land. Wonder what will be his next step? Re careful, young ladies, don your best robes, and wear your best smiles.
 Mr. c. l.. Cotner has suspended business, and is now having a new house erected. When the cage is made, the next thing is to catch the bird.
 Messrs. H. H. Carr, and Rem Mccain, made a flying visit to Monticello, not long since; but as we learn that the latter narrowly made his escape through the par Tor window of certain house, while there, we presume he will not return, soon. But don't give up. "When all other charms have fled, hope still fingers in the breast of man, to cheer him on his way"
 Although last Sabbath was quite unpleasant, for church-going, we had Sunday School, and ouI worthy Superintendent and his wife were there, in their places. Surely no Sunday School can boast of more punctual leader than ours. No doubt when he en. ters the Heavenly portals, he will hear the well known words: "Well done thou good and faith ful servant, thou hast been faith ful over few things, I will mak @ thee ruler over many things" "
 The winter schools are mostly over, and tho public school teach CT is once more on the wing.
 Miss Minnie Roddy has returu- ed to her home in Monticello.
 Our Pastor, Rev. R. S. Raiford, held services at the church on Thursday, the 7th of this month. tvithstanding the cold day, a few were present. We all love Bro. Raiford, and wish him sue cess in his work.
 Fearing my letter will be too lengthy, I will close, hoping that no one will be offended with
 GUENN,
 Feb. 14 '95.
The Monticellonian., 1895-03-01

TIE Legislature of Missouri has nassed resolutions relative to the removal of the State Capitol from Jefferson City to Sedalla. it will he submitted to the people in a few months.
The Monticellonian., 1895-03-01
Ex-STATE TREAsuREk. WOODRUFF

charged with falsely obtaining sig (natures 10 issue scrip bonds to Johnson l.. Jones, a-fietitious per. p, in exchange for certificate Apons. was onvicted and sen-
 led to one years Imprisonment ssthe penitentiary. The defend ant at once made motion for a new trial which gives possible chance for acquittal.
The Monticellonian., 1895-03-01

ILLINOIS is lamenting her pubic moneys lost through a dishonest Treasurer. The Bank oI Lex'ng- ion. Va. IS short sl50.o00 because of systematic robbery by it's cash fer. Verify, the brood seems to IL. L..
The Monticellonian., 1895-03-01

IN some respects our people ex' hibit very little patriotism Birthington's Washday passed by without notice.
The Monticellonian., 1895-03-01

FREDERICK DOUGLASS, perhaps the ablest representative ot the Negro race on this continent, died q few days ago. Since the war, he has held Il numbc of offices of prominence and profit by appoint ment of Republican presidents.
The Monticellonian., 1895-03-01

CALIFORNIA has passed a law prohibiting the sale or manuiaet- urc for sale of cigarettes. IL pass ed tho Senate without a dissenting Yntc.
The Monticellonian., 1895-03-01

Col. GEORGE THoRNBuRG IS candidate for the May alty of Little Rock. He k one of the foremost citizens of the State, man of high honor and nnquestioned integrity, and, if elected, will give the Capital eity excellent service.
The Monticellonian., 1895-03-01

WE are under renewed obilga' tions to Congressman John $. Lit tlc for Congressional documents.
The Monticellonian., 1895-03-01
Subscriptions:

Hor SPRINGS had very disas- trous fire a few days ago, Tn wh lch three lives were lost.
The Monticellonian., 1895-03-01

OK Feb. 18th, Conway sustained s14.0O0 fire, which was supposed to he the work of an incendlary.
The Monticellonian., 1895-03-01
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MONDAY. Feb. 18th. WIS the an
 niversary of the birthday ot George Peabody, the great Lon doh banker, who gave so gener.
The Monticellonian., 1895-03-01
The Monticellonian

ANEES. R. GOTHAM,
 Eaitor SS Proprietor
The Monticellonian., 1895-03-01

MONTICELLO, ARK, MAR. l 1895
The Monticellonian., 1895-03-01

vote.
The Monticellonian., 1895-03-01

ty, power of engines, etc. Among these vessels may be mentioned the "Amphitrite," ;" a coast defence monitor that has been building ev- CT since the war; the "Raleigh," a
 belted cruiser of modern construc- tion; the Detroit" the ship that fired on the Brazilian vessels. Commander Willard H. Brown son, Commander of Cadets here now, being in command of her at that time; and the "Texas," q sec ond class war ship that has been
 building since 's9, at a cost of $3,000,000. She is 315 feet long, 65 feet abeam, has a draught of 23 feet, speed of 2l knots. Her main battery consists of two twelve-inch guns in revolving turrets, protected by twelve inch steel armor plate, six six.inch guns, and two torpedo outfits. The ball is protected by a belt of eight-ineh armor plate. She car ries two powerful electric search lights, and has steam torpedo boats for quarter boats. In this vessel are l46 compartments, 43 sets of spreading tubes, and F miles of piping. When Cadet
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1895-09-19

Blue Earth and third to Mower With
kindly consideration, Anoka county
was ''cOmmended.'
These awards have certainly been
we'll merited by their recipients, and
the fact of one of the ''pine counties, -
at that. taking first premium is one of
the surprises OF the fair that the older
and more widely known counties will
find hard to recover from.
The feat that Mile Laos has accom-
plished shows that the pine lands, that
we're heretofore considered worthless,
or nearly so, for agricultural purposes,
are capable of producing greater re-
suits than those which have been re-
garded as the most fertile land in the
State.
Aitkin and Itasca counties had re-
markable exhibits and astonished the
State by the specimens sent to the fair.
These are also northern counties, and,
like all the others in that section of the
State, have simply been saving wood,
literally and metaphorically, until the
golden opportunity came to display
their greatness. They have done it,
and done it we'll, and it is to be hoped
that the success that has attended
their efforts thus far will stimulate
them to even grander results in the
future. and give them the prestige
which that entire section deserves.
! The victory of Mile Laos will un-
doubtedly enhance the value of her
lands and start Il tide of immigration
to every northern county in the State.
St. Louis and Carlton counties did re-
markably we'll, and displayed hand.
some exhibits Of magnificent grain and
produce, and should join the other
counties in congratulating the citizens
of Mile Laos on their grand achieve.
ment.
Blue Earth and Mower have done
we'll to take second and third prem.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1895-09-19

than some of those which adorned
her pagoda. Aitkin had the most
artistic and costly exhibit in the
hall, and, in the opinion of many, was
entitled to second place. Far off Itas
cas- exhibit was surprise to those
who imagined that that great county
was a bowling wilderness of pine
stumps. Grow Wings was small. but
what there was Of it was good. For a
prairie county Stevens made an excel
lent showing, but Stevens was short on
the root crops. OF course, it was to be
expected that the rich and prosperous
counties of Mower and Blue Earth
would make good exhibits. These two
old counties, Blue Earth especially.
made beautiful display of apples and
grapes. Mowers exhibit of flax was
very fine. But when it came to count
ing points Mile Laos easily lead all
competitors. Mile Laos displayed 80
varieties of potatoes, and there was
not an unripe or scabby one among
them. In onions, melons, tomatoes,
cabbage, squash, beets and tulnips
none of the other counties could equal
Mile Laos. In grains, grasses and
corn Mile Laos exhibited specimens
that Mower and Blue Earth could not
excel Out of a possible 500 the judges
gave Mile Laos 1876 points.
Mile Laos victory was victory for
northern Minnesota, and the Mile
Laos delegation were heartily congrat-
ulated by the representatives of ali the
northern counties.
The gentlemen who had charge of
the Mile Laos exhibit-Fred McClel-
Ian, Harry Head and Will Nee]y-are
entitled to unstinted praise. They
labored early and late in getting the
exhibit in ship-shape, and were con.
stantly on hand to extol the advantages
of Mile Laos county. Mr. Mcclellan
in particular is deserving of especial
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1895-09-19

There was an immense amount of
work connected with this exhibit
more than anyone who has not been
connected with similar enterprises can
estimate. In this r. T. Mcclellan
has been the chief pusher but has been
ably assisted by VIM. Nicely, H. G.
Head. J. W. Hartman, G. T. johnson,
J. F. Prescott and Others Mr.. Nc
Clellan first made Il trip through the
county while the crops were growing
carefully inspecting the growing
grains and vegetables and where good
results were promised asked the own
ers to preserve specimens for him.
Later other trips were made and
finally Il tour of collection. Then came
the county fair where other specimens
were secured and finally the packing
and shipment of the collection. Next
came the arrangement of the display
and from Sunday morning until We'd
nesday at 10 o'clock the Mile Laos
contingent worked like beavers. But
the labors did not end here for from
then until the close Messrs. McClel-
Ian, Nicely and Head remained on the
grounds explaining different parts of
the exhibit to sight-seers and answer
ing questions about our great county.
These gentlemen, especially Mr.. Nc
Clellan, were mainly instrumental in
securing this honor and should be
given a hearty vote of thanks.
! There was no great variance in the
markings of the three judges. Mr..
Nicely secured their figures for the
UNION and two who used 500 to denote
perfect display marked Mile Laos
494 and 495 respectively. The other
used 1900 units and gave our county
credit for ] 400 perfect points.
Mile Laos county has won a great
honor and one which cannot be too
highly priced.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1895-09-19

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which could not, to-day, furnish a dis
play which would include every arti-
Gle that appeared in the the Mile
Laos display at Hamiue and of such a
quality us to carry dismay to the hearts
of her critics. Gentlemen the Mile
Lacs county display was an honest one,
collected by Mile L"cs men, from
Mile L;,cs lands, ard you haze no just
reason to kick.
The Judges who passed their opin-
ions upon the county exhibits were
from other States There was d snug
breeze blowing for u few hours after
the appoi1. we're announced but
the trouble finally blew itself out and
the gentlemen proved 10 be excellently
qualified for the position.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1895-09-19

The counties of the southern part Of
the State were amused when they
heard that our county was to attempt
display. Mile Laos county was con-
sidered vast area of ''pine slashings"
whose white sand would hardly furnish
sustenance for hardy weeds. The
southerners pictured a stretch of coun-
try married by stumps and windfalls,
blackened by forest fires and disfigured
by swamps and boys. Even the Min
neapolis Times in it's article ANNOUNCE
ing the result of the contest says:
1.-THE feat that Mile Laos has accom-
plished shows that the pine lands. that
were heretofore considered worthless,
or nearly so, for agricultural purposes,
are capable of producing greater re-
suits than those which have been re-
garded as the most fertile lands in the
State"
Mile Laos county is not developed.
In fact her development has only been
begun. Her soil, however, is not the
finty white sand her southern neigh
bors have imagined. There are hun
dreds of farms land before two years
they will be numbered by thousands)
scattered all over the county bearing
crops of which our State fair exhibit
will be found to be but a fair sample,
showing that it's agricultural soil is not
confined to one section of the county
alone but covers it's entire area. Her
development will come rapidly when
people begin to realize the Importance
of this honor won.
It is said that it was charged that
many of the products exhibited came
from other counties and were pur-
chased for the occasion. This
charge is utterly false. Mile Laos
county has no need to cross her bound
airy lines to secure material for such
a display There is scarcely a town
Except those but recently settled,