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The Holly chieftain., 1897-11-26
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NOTICE. OF CONTEST
First published November 2s, 1891
U. s. LAND OFFICE, LAMAR, COLORADO

U. s. LAND OFFICE, LAMA COLORADO
October a9. 1897.
Complaint having been entered at this oiice
by Michael Garrity. Hamilton county. Kansas,
against the heirs of Alexander Hnye for aban-
doning his Homestead Entry No. 1902. dated
Pueblo. Colorado. October 81. 1884. upon the :.
of the N. 3. Section II, township . s.. Range
II West, in Prowers county. Colorado. with a
view TO the cancellation Of said ertry, the said
parties are hereby summoned to appear at this
Office the 3ist day Of December. 1881 at
O'Clock u. M, to respond and furnish testimony
|conceruing said alleged abandonment
C. B. THoMAS. Register
'. X. DoUGHrY Attorney for Contestant.
The Holly chieftain., 1897-11-26

The great cloak house of Beifeld
q Co., Chicago, has placed their
book of samples with J. Nj.
Johnston. He Will receive orders for
ladies and ehildren's jackets. cloaks
and capes, and show beautiful line
of samples to select from in Astra-
chan, boucle, melton, plush, kersey,
etc.
The Holly chieftain., 1897-11-26
How to Cure BILIOUS Collie.

| suffered for weeks with culic and
par il, IN, stomach cnusei by bi Hons
ness rnd had TO take medicine all the
wIile. mill used thamh herlain's Collie,
Cholera aud Diarrhoea Remedy which
,ured me. | have since recommended 1t
10 gocd many other people -MRs. +.
BUTLER, Fairhayen, Conn. Persons
who are subject to bilious collie can
ward off the attack by taking this reme-
DIV as soon as the first SYMPTOMS appear.
Sold by c. l.. Mcpherson.
The Holly chieftain., 1897-11-26

The farmers wife who has succeeded
in raising bunch of turkeys thus year
is in great lHck. The smallest turkeys
on the market in Holly are bringing QUE
dollar each and larger ones sell at 81 so.
There is nice little fortune for those
who are the first TO engage in the poul-
try business on large scale in this
country.
Holly is in fair way to possess a
bank. At least it looks that way as a
large safe arrived on Wednesday. 1t
belongs to- ]. S. McMurtry who has
been doing banking business at Hor.
ace, Kansas. and he will N ove his build
ing down in short time. but whather
he intends starting bank or not We
are not informed.
The Holly chieftain., 1897-11-26

We thought J. 3 McMnrtry had
abandoned Holly, but on Wednesday y
hr came stroIIing IN again and yesrer
ray his dwelling house arrived which
proves beyond any doIbt that Joe is
-iili in loye with our growing town and
intends to make his future home here.
Settlers sre tiocking in the county
northwest OF HelIy very rapidly Nine
arrived this week and oteers are on
their way. Those Who are figuring on
getting slice of the earth under the
Amity Canal must do so pretty soon or
they will be too late:
Art Mccoy is devoting what sparr
moments he has to giving his drAy
wagon coat Of red paint. On Monday
me painted one hub, Tuesday he finish
ed that wheel and Yesterday We motto
ed that lie had both front wheels md
part Of the box painted.
The Holly chieftain., 1897-11-26

B. F. Weycof sent two beets to the
department of chemistry At Washing
ton for analysis, and they tested l8y
per cent. This is equal to 80 pounds
of pure granulated sugar to the ton. IN
Germany the sugar beets are said to
test from TO IL per cent pure. This
Is one of the many tests which have
been made Of O,ero county sugar beet.
aud IN eyerv case they have been
found to be superior 10 those of any
locality in America. This Is 40 wing q
great deal for the Arkansas valley, hut
1t has breu proven in so many Cases
that there no longer remains a doubt
in the rnstter.-Rocky Ford Rspubli-
can.
The establishment OF the Salvation
Army colony Of 400 families In Prov.
ers county means an enormous addi.
'ion to the wealth Of the county. Fonr
thousand acres OF land which is now
Welding scarcely enough to pay the
taJ-s will be brought hrde cultivation
and made to produce crops OF various
kinds. Where ont man has but ten
acres Of land to cultivate IL may be
depended upon that he will cultivate it
thoroughly and will plant those crops
which bring the largest amount Of
money per acre. The addition of this
colony of industrious people to this
section cannot fail to benefit every body
here and also add impetus to the deyel-
opment Of the entire valley.
The Holly chieftain., 1897-11-26

Photos, cabinet size, sl.OO per
dozen at Drums Photo gallery,
Lamar. II you cannot get to La
mar now, wait for his car, 1t will be
in Holly IN a.short time.
The Holly chieftain., 1897-11-26

&. l.. Mcpherson has inst re-
celved large stock of LADIES' dre-s
goods and shoes. Prices low as the
lowest.
The Holly chieftain., 1897-11-26
see us.

The three vearu,ld boy Of ]. A. John
son, Of Lynn Center. Ill, is subject 10
attacks of cronp. Mr. johnson says he
is satisfied that the timely rne Of Cham
h-rlaih's Cough Remedy, during a
severe attrrk, saved his bry's .ife. he
Is in the drug business, member of
he firm Of Johnson Bros, Ufahat place
and they handle great many paien
meditines for throat and lurp deseas'a
II. had allthese to choose from. anh
killed PLY ysicians ready to RESPOND To
ins call, hut selected This remedy fW
u.e in his own family al lime when
ni- child- life WIS in danger. brcans-
h- knew II to tie superior Ia any other,
aud famous The country over for H.
cures of croup Mr.. johnson says This
is the best p. ling cnngli medicine they
handle, a. d it gives spitndrh salis'"'
1ion in all cases. Sold by C. l.. Nc
PHERsoS.
The Holly chieftain., 1897-11-26

Go to J. NJ. Johnston for school
supplies. tablets, states, pencils,
ink, and colored crayons.
The Holly chieftain., 1897-11-26
wAyTED-sod Breaking !.

Parties wanting sod broken or
stirring done will end il to their
interest to make inquiry A this
Office,
The Holly chieftain., 1897-11-26

George Hollis keeps on hand at
all times complete line of under
taking goods.
The Holly chieftain., 1897-11-26

Take your watch, clock. or jewel
ry to Applegate at Lamar tor frs,
class repairing.
The Holly chieftain., 1897-11-26
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The Holly chieftain., 1897-11-26

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the largest and most stylish line of
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brought to eastern Colorado.
The Holly chieftain., 1897-11-26

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The Holly chieftain., 1897-11-26
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and ali pAIts OF kAnsss.
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Ore night ont to FL PA-o.
Sc hours 10 Mexico City.
Through Pullman palace sleepers
and free chair cars in each direction.
Daily tourist cars to California. All
trains are up TO date and fast. Dining
cars and eating houses managed by
Fred Harvey.
W. J. BLACK, q. P. A., J. P. HALL.
Topeka, Kansas. General Agent,
lT00 Lawrence st ,
Denver.
The Holly chieftain., 1897-11-26

Try a sack of George Hollis best
-four.
The Holly chieftain., 1897-11-26

DR.. Cady's Condltlsn Powders, are
just what a horse needs when in bad
coadition. Tonic. blood purifier and
vermifuge. They sro not food but
medicine and the best IN use to put q
horse In prime condition. Price oJ
cents per package.
For sale at McPherson's.
The Holly chieftain., 1897-11-26

Ii you want 10 buy q fatm see S
w. Perkins.
The Holly chieftain., 1897-11-26
Tet,er, sa,-.Rheum and Ec.ema.

letter. alt.Rheum and Eczema.
The intense itching and smarting, incl
dent to these diseases, isinstantly allayed
by applying Chamberlain q Eye and
Skin Ointment. Many very bad cases
have been permanently cured by it. It
is equally efficient for itching piles and
a favorite remedy for sore nipples,
chapped hands. chilblains. frost bites
and chronic sore eyes. 25 cts. per boz.
The Holly chieftain., 1897-11-26
why Should We
Patronlze the
"POSTAII"

Because:
Its service Is prompt and reliable.
Il has new lines and modern equip
Dent.
1t maintains genuine and aggressive
-ompetifion.
Public patronage Is essential to the
continued maintenance Of competition.
The present low raree and good ser.
vice have been obtained only through
rs competition.
It's employees are intelligent, dill
sent. energetic and courteous and their
constant effort isto render the BEST
telegraph service
1t reaches every important CONNER.
-ial point in the United States and
Canada and connects with the LEAD.
ING Atlantic Cable Company.
There are few reasons why you
4ss1!4 4siss4a~s is"1 by yG"s i%s POSTAL,
THE HOLLY OFFICE Is OPEN:
nom eo'clock A. ". to 6 O'Clock =. NJ.
SUNDAYS: 8 to 10 A. NJ. and 5 10 6P.
N. II. W MILFORD,
Manager.
The Holly chieftain., 1897-11-26

These are few reasons why you
Hpn!4 4sIss4a~s i1"f by yG"s f%s POSTAL.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-12-02
VIRGINIA NEWS.

The United States Circuit Court of
Appeals adjourned at Richmond Fri
day last for the November session.
The safe in the office OF the Rich
mond Cooperative Fuel Co. was crack
ed last Friday night, but the thieves
secured but little money.
The Weather Bureau last Friday
night sent out special bulletin direct
ing the cold wave flag to be hoisted.
The temperature will fall from 4wenty
to thirty degrees tonight.
1t is reported that vein of coal has
been discovered in Roanoke county.
near Salem, a quarter of mile in width
and eight feet thick. 1t is said to be
of splendid quality.
Montgomery Presbytery has accept
ed the resignation of Rev. Robert G..
Anderson. pastor of the Second Pres
byterian Church in Roanoke, who has
a call to Shelbyville, Tenn.
The hundred and twentieth grand
annual communication of the Grand
Lodge of Masons in Virginia will be
held as the Masonic Temple in Rich
mond, Decemb Der 9Th. The commune
cation will last for three days.
Mr.. Amos Guard, one of tina wealth
lest citizens of Frederick county, died
at his residence near Stephens City
Thursday night, after a short illness
Mr.. Guard was an ex. Confederate sol
der of considerable prominence.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-12-02
Death Of David B. Yount.

Mr.. David B. Yount died at his residenGe
near Laurel Hill on the 23rd instant. While
butchering hogs at his home, Mr.. Yount
suddenly became i'll. and seating himself in
chair, died in few moments. BE had
been complaining of shortness of breath. af-
ter exercise, for some months, and had been
warned that his heart was affected, which
resulted in more than ordinary care and
p rudence on his part.
Mr.. YOunt was GA years of age, leaves a
wife, seven children and large circle of
friends to mourn the loss of good man in
all the relations of life. One of his sisters
is Mrs. Jno. A. Harris of Annex. He was a
member of the NJ E. Church. He was quiet
and transformations, kind neighbor. affec-
tionate and devoted to his family.
Mr.. Yount married Miss Roberta Cushing,
sister of E. M Cushing. OF the seven chill
dren who survive him, five are boys and two
girls. Two of the boys live in distant states,
one at Nashville, Tennessee. and the other
in Indiana, neither of whom could be pres
ent at his funeral.
The funeral services were at Laurel Hill
church Thursday at 10 o'clock a. M, Rev.
j. K. Gilbert officiating. assisted by
Rev. Mr.. Jones, of the Baptist church.
The pall-bearers were: w. II. Foster. j.
P. Cleveland, Levi Myers, Thomas Childs,
George Page and Albert Armentrout.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-12-02

| Mrs. Samuel Morgan died at the resi-
dence OF her husband in Riverton OF
Saturday, after lingering illness oil
some months. She is survived by a
husband and three children.
| DR.. Julius A. Skilton, an eminent
surgeon, who made the first successful
amputation of the shoulder joint at
the battle OF Williamsburg, died at
Williamsburg Wednesday, aged sixty
four years.
There are two candidates in the field
for the judgeship of the County Court
of Clarke county, Col. Richard II. Lee,
the present incumbent. and Major 5.
J. G. Moore, a prominent member OF
the Berryville bar.
The large building known as the
williamsburg Cottage, at the Fauquier
White Sulphur Springs, occupied as
diets, was on Monday morning burned
to the ground. Several of the cadets
lost all their furniture and clothes.
Cadet Daniel, son of Hon. John w.
Daniel, lost about 5000 worth.
I The opening ball of the season at
Hotel Chamberlin at Fort Monroe.
Thursday night, was gorgeous ana
successful affair. Exquisite costumes
of the ladies We'd with gold lace, navy
blue and artillery red OF the army and
navy, and radiant faces, with flashing
gems and glowing blossoms. while the
more sombre7 full dress of unofficial
citizens made an excellent foil and
background for the kaleidoscope
changing colors.
I'he Richinond high school will not
close because of the refusal of the City
Council TO make the necessary appro
priation. At the close of the session
Friday Principal Thomas and all the
teachers signed paper agreeing to
teach during the period it was propos
ed to close the schoofwithouta any COM
pensation. Growing out of this mat
ter, and others, there is quiet work on
foot looking to a reform movement
next spring to reform the reformers.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-12-02
Death OF S. N. Miller.

Simeon Newton Miller died at 10 o'clock
Saturday night at his home in Baltimore.
aged A years. His body reach
ed here at 1887 O'Clock Tuesday. The burial
was direct from the train in Thornrose ceme-
terry, Rev. W. Q. Hullihen. rector of Trinity
Episcopal church, officiating.
Mr. Miller is a native of Staunton, the
son of Simeon Peter Miller and brother of
Charles Waters Miller. He was brought
up as son by Capt. J, h. Waters. Some ten
years ago Mr.. Miller went to Baltimore,
where be has ever since been engaged in
business. He was twice married. his first
wife being Miss Ida Cupp. She died % years
ago on the same day of themonth and about
the same hour as Mr.. Miller. She was sister
of Mrs. John NJ. Carroll. Mrs. r. e. Todd
and Mrs. o. II. Gresham of this city.
Mr. Miller's second wife, was Miss
Florence Hendry. who with three daughters,
survive him. Some twenty years ago MI.
Miller was messenger on the B. g. o. rail-
road, and in an accident near Washington
lost leg He lay for months in Wash
ington Hospital, where several desperate
surgical operation were performed and
where for months his life was dispalred of.
For some time thereafter he was in bust.
ness here.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-12-02
Important West virginia Line.

The reference made sometime ago In the
Manufacturers Record of the sale OF an ex-
tensive tract of timber and coal lands IN the
Eastern section of West Virginia to syn
dictate. in which the Vanderbilts are report
ed as interested, and the statement that a
railroad would be built through these LANDS
TO connect with the Chesapeake and Onlo
is further verified by adispatch from Charles
ton. w. Va, stating that President NJ, y.
ingalls,, of the Chesapeake q. Ohio; vice.
President Decatur Axtell, of the same COM
nany: also Messrs. j. NJ. Gill, II. q. Simms
and M. 3. Enslow. of Huntington. w. Va,
have secured the charter for the construc.
ton of railroad to be built from point
on the Chesapeake g. Ohio in Greenbrier
county to the forks of the Greenbrier river.
AS is we'll known, the Chesapeake q ONO
is controlled by the Vanderbilts. and the
railroad in question will form connection
between it and short line which reaches
the West Virginia Central & Pittsburg sys-
TEN. thus forming new route through the
Eastern section of West Virginia. trayerslng
a territory reported to be very rich IN coal
and timber resources, but which as YET mas
practically no railroad facilities.
Vice President Axtell, of the chesapeake
& Ohio, in letter to the Manufacturers,
Record states that there is possibility OF
work on the road beginning soon.-1aan's-
facturers' Record.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-12-02
FROM GREENvILLE.

! Mrs. VIM. Cochran, mother Of VIM. h.
Cochran. of this community. is dangerously
ill. She is 90 years old.
Thos. Doyle. residing near the N. & W.
Ry. depot, is reported as dying. He has
typhoid fever.
Communion at Bethel, Rev. DR.. Finley
assisting. also at Old Providence. and at the
NJ. E. Church in Greenville.
A Deputy Sheriff from Clifton Forge
came here Friday with warrant for par
ty near Cotopaxi, and hiring horse and
buggy from Chas. E. Shultz. and with John
Thompson. COL, started out to find his man,
and when they got to the N. & w. Ry. near
Mr.. S. B. Wrignt's freight train passed
and not knowing that another was folloY-
ing they endeavored to cross the track. when
a train came on them very suddenly. Their
horse became frightened and turned down
the track the officer and driver had to jump
for their lives. The horse-was killed and
the buggy broken to pieces. The horse and
buggy were valued at $l1O.
Thomas Lawhorn, who spent some time
at Mr.. Thos. A. Dawson's hotel in your city
last winter. took from Jas. Tappy last
Monday night what money he had. about
$50, and then went to Tappy's house, stole
his Is year old daughter and eloped to other
parts. He is married man with several
children.
b. l.. Heights heirs have sold to Dr.. Chas.
M. Settler of Phi1a., their tract of land
near the NJ W. Ry. depot for $500.
DR. ChaS M SeltZer and two brothers of
Phila-, with j. T. Lightner of your city, are
here looking up mineral land.
S; The I. 90. F. had an oyster supper here
Friday. Rev. Mr.. Prettyman and Dr. Buch-
aF Of Staunton, and DR.. Hall Thomas OF
46say. made appropriate addresses. The
lot here is building up rapidly.
Miss Julia Hill of Fairfield. is visiting
relatives near here.
The corn crop is about one-fourth what it |
was in 1896.
VIM. h. Brownlee. Esq, has moved to a
farm near your city.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-12-02
FROM SAMPSON

N9f. 1s@fnts He1glhoFAo0d - orootlv eY-
cited over the robbery - ssmnson,s
7'sas Us. Tuesday night. The postofice
at this place, which is kept in the store, was
stripped of everything it possessed worth
taking. IS in money and 81 worth of stamps
was taken from Uncle Sam. The thieves also
robbed the store of shoes, shirts, handker-
chiefs, and all kinds of small articles, which
the robbers found convenient to carry away.
Mr.. Sampson estimates his loss at more than
SIS, The store was entered by stringing the
double doors in front apart. 1t is stated that
the department has offered $500 reward for
the arrest and conviction of the robbers. Mr..
Sampson will use every means at his COM
mard to find the parties. Merchants are on
the lookout. and are keeping watch on their
stores at night. Not only merchants are on
the watch, but every one else.
Tie barn belonging to Andy Venie, to-
gether with a lot of hay one buggy and three
horses, was burned last week. 1t is not known
how the fire started, but it IS thought to have
been set on fire by some miscreant.
Becky Soloman, colored woman, dropped
dead last Sunday morning.
John Baker, worthy colored man, is very
ill with consumption.
J.H. Leonard and s, L. ClaYter expect to
take trip to North Mountain about the mid
die of this week.
Rev. Mr.. Crowell will preach at Mt. Bethel
next Sunday night.
The Dunkard brethren held Thanksgiving
services at Pleasant Hill. W. ]. III.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-12-02
kresentatlon Of a portralt.

Mr.. Alex F. Robertson has sent Circuit
Clerk Robert Witt of Rockblidge portrait
of Judge Archibald Stuart to be placed on
the walls of the new county court house.
Judge Stuart was judge of the General
Court. which included the county Of Rock
bridge, from 1900 to 1851, which heard APP
peal cases from the Justices Courts and
tried cases beyond its Jurisdiction. His was
also the superior court in chancery. During
the early years all noted cases were tried in
Staunton, which had been the practice in
Rockbridge county from its earliest history.
After the year 1903 Judge Stuart sat por-
ton of his time in that county. and he was
the first Judge of higher court who ever
held court in Lexington. During the thirty
years of his service he made a strong i'm
preston upon the minds of the people of
the county as an able, learned, upright and
dignifed judge.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-12-02

Mr.. Geo. F. Eakle. leading merchant of
Bolar, Bath Co., was in the city for few
days this week buying and shipping goods.
In Highland county the last grand jury
adjourned without finding any indictments.
Ex-State Senator Tom Davies. of Wales,
who went to ALASKA last July ostensibly as
U. s. Marshal, has come back in disgust
from that chilly land to his bar-rooms at
Montgomery. Fayette county. W. Va.-Mon-
roe Watchman. -
In case at Princeton, W. Va. for damages
brought by Geo. j. Thompson. of Anderson,
W. Va, against DIR. R. NJ. McGufin for
alternating the affections of Thompson's wife,
a verdict for So. 900 was awarded.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-12-02
New ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS,


See the great clearing sale ad. of Denny &
B 70. which appears in this issue.
Barkman & Brooks advertise large as
sortment Of tops, confessions, fruits and
nuts. They make specially of fine cakes.
McH. Holiday, the up-to'date shoe deal
er, calls attention to his.russet and box calf
shoes for men.
j. A. Fauver & Co. are selling Ceresota
Flour, which they claim is the best on the
market. They alse want Aaides.
The American Stock Company Of this city
announce, that they are Offering Oa''--
Cioaks and gollarettes ~ - - -.
r ,ss'' .Avlr advertisement for prices
and further information.
The Staunton Milling Co. are offering t.
exchange first-class flour for wheat. Sci
their advertisement.
Mrs. Augusta V. Koiner~ advertises fol
sale. on Next Thursday. Dec. 9, at public
auction. on the farm lrtely owned by e. W
Koiner. near Flshersvill. some horses
mules, cows, farming implements, ant
household and kitchen furniture.