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The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1898-01-21
pADucAH,s QUEER STREET.
stingy Alley, the strangest Thorough
fare in All Kentucky.

Familiarity breeds contempt. Per-
haps that is why Paducah people APP
parently take so little pride in "Stingy
alley There is perhaps no thorough
fare Ike "Stingy alley" in all Ken
lucky, but Paducans are so used to it
that few stop to marvel at the novelty
of public street 800 feet long and
four feet wide. Stingy alley is well
named. 1t is stingy in width, albeit
generous in length. 1t runs from
Third to Fourth street beyond Ten
nessee, and is trayersed in the middle
of the block by an ordinary alley just
four times as wide as itself. Nobody
knows exactly how old Stingy alley
is. 1t has been there for ever and ever
so long. Ordinarily it was foot
patch running through Locust (now
Third street, because Of the length Of
the square between Tennessee and
Ohio streets, and for the convenience
of people living on Third who wished
to reach Fourth, and for people liv-
ing on Fourth who wanted to go to
Third. Property owners along the
way donated a four-foot strip from
their side yards. The result was a
tiny passageway much narrower than
the ordinary COW trail. 1t served its
purpose SO well that the city dads
adopted Stingy alley as public thor
oughfare. They graveled it and
hoisted an electric light midway of
it. AT present Stingy alley is listed
as one of the streets of Paducah.
Funny things happen sometimes in
Stingy alley. A fleshy man with an
umbrella raised fills it up like a pig
in a poke. Two fat men, or two fat
women cannot pass without warping
past each other much as two warships
rub sides in dock together. Ifam man
starts in one end and a COW in the
other, the man must either beat the
COW to the alley, retreat back to the
street whence he came, or climb to
the top of one Of The fences thanking
the alley. The fences are made low
in places for this very purpose. As
for the COW, she must either back la
boriously out or forge straight ahead
regardless of consequences, for the
COW that can turn around in Stingy
alley has not been bred in Paducah.
-Paducah (Ky.) Visitor.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1898-01-21
y Kreqtzer
Furniture Sold on Easy
Terms.
UnexcelIed in Finish, Durability and
Style.
Our Large Stock makes it possible
for you to find just what you
want. Come and see us and
learn prices.

Best equipped undertaking es-
tablishment in Central West Vir-
GINA. Caskets, burial robes, &C.,
of all kinds constantly in stock.
Embalming skillfully done. Our
funeral director has been with
the house since 1869 and has at
tended upward of 1000 funerals.
Two elegant funeral cars. A
beautiful white car with elegant
draperies-the only one in Cen
trail WestVirginia. Calls answer
ed at all hours.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1898-01-21

cases their inaugural addresses,
the result Of municipal elections
and financial exhibits Of the city,
in addition to much historical
matter of great value. He also
prepared nine large volumes IN
manuscript, which contain pho.
tographs and biographical sketch
es of every prominent citizen who
has ever resided in Keokuk. AS
he himself writes in one place.
he possessed a desire to save.
everything old. in the belief that
some day it may prove of value
to some one. Time has shown
his belief to be a true one, as
many OF the records he has pre-
served, if destroyed, could never
be replaced. In addition. he has
gathered at the expense of much
time and labor rare collection
of objects of natural history, in
Guiding specimens of the promi-
nent birds, mammals and ser
penis found in this locality. 1t
also includes much that is of in
terest in nineralogy and geology.
His collection of goodies is the
finest and most complete in the
World. During his travels in
connection with the public land
service he gathered many beauti-
full and interesting objects among
the Indian tribes in the west,
which together form collection
of great chronological value,
throwing light upon the relations
and habits of the aboriginal tribes
of this continent.
If any characteristics of Ms.
Davis was predominant, is was
his absolute fearlessness. When
convinced of the rectitude of a
certain course nothing could
swever him from it. His convic-
tions were honest and his magni-
cent courage kept him true to
them, sometimes in the face of
before which weaker
man would have yielded. He
had no fear. of death, and when
it came to him, surrounded as
he was, by his entire family, it
found him ready. He took a
great interest IN all matters of
public and municipal Importance
and was identified with the pro-
gressive spirit of the city. His
counsel was sought by many in
business affairs, and his ability
was recognized on every hand.
No man stood higher in public
respect or occupied a more prom
inent. position in both the intel
Iectual and business life of the
city. He was not quick to form
intimate friendships, but those
who knew hun best loved him
best, and in their companionship
he revealed himself as man of
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1898-01-21

deep and matured mind. His
tall, spare and erect figure and
keen eye were familiar to Keo-
kuk citizens, and his departure
will leave vacant a place that no
other can fill.
The funeral services will be
held at the family residence 3o2
North Sixth street at 2 80 o'clock
Saturday afternoon. Friends of
the deceased and his family are
invited to attend. The burial
will be private.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1898-01-21
NoTICE OF DISSOLUTION.

The firm of w. p. Holden & Co. has
been dissolved by mutual consent, W.
H. Freeman retiring. Those having
claims against snid firm please present
them for payment to W. P. Holden. ALI
persons owing said firm will please
make settlement Mt once. The business
will still he continued by W.P, Holden.
friends for the liberal patronage they
have received. l0.4t.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1898-01-21
THE END OF LIFE.

u y
lowing Monday at noon, when a
public reception was rendered the
officers in honor of the arrival at
Fort Dodge of the first boat from
the Mississippi.
From 1860 to 1864 he engaged
in the pork packing business and
for a few years, in connection
with che late j. M. Billings, he
operated the Imperial Mills (now
known as the Hambleton Milling
Company's plant) under the firm
name of Billings & Davis. Then
for about two years he operated
planning mill. He was one of
the incorporators of the Keokuk
Savings Bank, and March8, 1869,
was elected president of that
institution, a position that he
held until his death, a period OF
twenty nine years.
He was always a Republican
in politics, his first vote for pres
1dent being cast for General Win
field Scott, his second for General
John G. Fremont. In 1872 he
was a delegate to the liberal Re
nnhlican convention that nomi-
mated Horace Greedy for presi-
dent. In 1861 he was elected to
the city council from the First
Ward and was re elected 10 1868,
serving four successive years. He
was again elected in 1879, serv-
ing two years. He became treas
urer of the Iowa State Agricul-
tural Society in 1870 and after
wards become one of its directors,
continuing in tins capacity for
four years. Oct IA, 1889, he was
appointed special inspector Of
the public land service by Gen.
John W. Noble, then Secretary
of the Interior. He resigned aft
.er nearly four years service in
this position.
He was married in st. Johns
Episcopal church in this city,
Nov. 5. 1856, to Miss Caroline
Thistle Cox, who was born in New
Martinsville, Wetzel county, w.
Va. The ceremony was perform
ed by Rev. George Denison. His
wife survives him with five Chi
dren, James G. Davis, Frank w.
Davis, Misses Anne and Caroline
Davis and D. f. DAVIS, jr. His
death is the first that has occur
red in the Immediate family cir
Gle. The sincere sympathies of
the entire community are extend
ed to the family in their hour of
bereavement.
Mr.. Davis education was sup
plemented by wide and judicious
reading, so that he became pos
sessed of great scholarly attain
ments. His library is a large
and complete one and includes
many rare and valuab e books.
For many years, as source of
amusement to himself, he has
gathered many interesting facts
concerning Keoku6 and her Cit.
zens. 1t contains copies of the
first papers published in Keokuk
and Lee county and complete
file of the Daily Gate CITY from
its beginning. One of the most
interesting volumes and one that
is now of the greatest value, is al
official record of the city of Keo
kuk. 1t contains the photo
craps of every mayor in many
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1898-01-21
A Valuable Dream.

A Deering (Me) man, Thomas
Brophy, lost a diamond out of ring
recently, and was worrying about the
loss, when one night he dreamed he
saw the jewel in the folds of a rug in
his house. The next morning he
went to the rug. and sure enough,
there was the diamond. - Boston
Globe,
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1898-01-21
DeWitt's Witch Hazel SaIve
Cures Piles. Scaids. Burns.
Co to the Star Laundry on Main

street for fine work. The Chinese
laundry is the best because no
acids are used and no rough
methods that destroy and tear
up clothing. Collars, cuffs and
shirts washed at the STAR have
a rich gloss aud will wear taicc
as long as those finished in the
ordinary way. Don't forget the
Star Chinese Laundry. 26tf.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1898-01-21
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS AND
BUILDERS.

Until the 5th day of February. 1903
/ will receive sealed bids for the cree
ton of dwelling house on lot on Main
street in East Clarksburg. Plans and
specifications to be seen Mt A. G. Rector's
grocery store on Third street, Clarks-
burg, W. Va.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1898-01-21
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.

To the creditors of A. M. Bartlett ..
You are hereby notified that Of 'a'
request of s. s. Faris, trustee OF .s slu
NJ. Bartlett, 1 have appointed tno
s,srDAY OF JANUARY, lS9s
at my Office in the town Of ClaIk;s a ter
Harrison county, West Vlrgin n%onds
receiving proof of debts or de% nn a.
against the said A. NJ. BARTLETT W os NJ
before the said day, you are red d
to present your claims before me- s,,,ris.
Given under my hand as Oo nty q
sioner OF Accounts for the cou L.,;nis,
Harrison. and State Of West vnk
this 18th day of December. wv;
JAMES N. DAVlp,.s
SIT Com'r of Account
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1898-01-21

The wise man not only lets his
wife have the last word, but he is
tickled nearly TO death when she
reaches it.-Chieago News.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1898-01-21
Hoods Pills s sssy Pi 10 ess ss s ssn as'
.HgzMze4R6I22

arCorrespondents must write all
proper names plainly. We can guess at
almost anything except q proper name
and have hopes of being correct.
Long letters concerning unimportant
matters will not be published.
Most reporters think they must write
= long letter or none, Such make So
n Won only have one item and that
nnIy makes three lines, send it on and
don't try to add page to it.
Always sign your real name some
We want your letters not later than
Wednesday.-ED.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1898-01-21

You can cure consumption but you
can avoid it and cure every other form
of throat or lung trouble by the use of
One Minute Cough Cure. r. j. Crisis.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1898-01-21

You can't afford to risk your life by
allowing cold to develop iuto pnen-
monia or consumption. Instant relief
and certain cure are afforded by One
Minute Cough Cure. Il j Criss.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1898-01-21

Mrs. Stark, Pleasant Ridge, Ohio,
says, after two doctors gave up my
boy to die, saved him from Group by
using One Minute Cough Cure" 1t is
the quickest and most certain remedy
for coughs. colds and all throat and
lung troubles. r. j. Criss. 4
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1898-01-21

Every barber hes some peculiar
way of his own of doing his work
Democrat.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1898-01-21
Blood Most Be Pure.
And Hoods sarsaparilIa Makes
II Pure, Rich and Healthy
scrosuIa swelling on tho Neck
Completely Cured.

ecrofuIa Swelling on tho MOCK
Completely Cured.
"My littls boy, sged II years, had .
scroiuls swelling on his neck. The SWELL
ing was lanced and it discharged for some
time and pieces of bone came out. be-
: ran giving him Hoods sarsaparilla and
Els neck is entirely well. My wife has
taken this medicine with good results,
and We believe # the best We ever used"
n. B. BAssRY, Roeklick, W. We.
I, Hscariet fever left me with impure
blood. Pimples broke out and had sick
headaches. began taking Hoods sarsa-
parills and 1t cured me. 1t gave me pure
and healthy blood and have never had
sick headaches since. have found pure
blood Is necessary for good health and
Hoods Sarsaparilla makes II pure" MRS.
BENJAMIN +. AHpREAR. is No. York
Street, Wheeling, West Virginia.
Hoods SarsapariIla
1sthe best fact the one True Blood Purifier.
ood,s pills e easy pt IN eiect s. % een a
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1898-01-21
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
ERNEST B. MORRIS
Special Agent
For Sale of Stock of the
Northern Pacific
And Alaska Mining,
Transportation
And Trading Co.
x Location Z
SNUG RARBOR.
COOKS INLET,
ALASKA,

D1REcroRs-Henry A. Parr, Pres;
dent, Baltimore; John K. Cowen, VICE ns
President, Baltimore; . Christian "
vries, Treasurer, Baltimore kopels
Ramsay. Secretary, Baltimore; Geofg'
r. Tingle, General Manager, Alaska
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1898-01-21

Cascarets stimulate liver, kidneys,
and bowels. Never sicken. weaken or
grippe, 1Oc. 1y.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1898-01-21

The Traders National Bank, d
Clarksburg, West Va, has been seies ~,
ed rs depository for the company ~
local subscriptions.
For additional information address
Chas. J. Golf, or Ernest b. NOTE y
Clarksburg, W. Va. S'u
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1898-01-21
TinWare.

R. 7. Lowndes has just put in
a complete line of tinware, in
connection with his large hard
ware and grocery department.
Tin Cups g for. ...........5 sc.
Large Copper Boilers. .....S1. 50@l.75
9 gallon milk Pals -......30c.
gallon Strainers. go. loo.
gallon Zinc Oil Cans. zoe.
These are only a few of the
many bargains we can show you.
X. 7. LowNDEs,
2-tf. The One Price Store.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1898-01-21
Observation-Disclosures! J

]. W. Odell & Co. can please
YOU in furniture-also repalrlns'
prices low. West End. 27-h
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1898-01-21

The line of infants caps at Miss
Elizabeth Coffman's is one of the
best ever offered to the public.
Prices f /. ON CSC. to 80. 1o.2t.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1898-01-21

Miss Allie Hughes, Norfolk. Va, was
frightfully burned on the face and
neck. Pain was instantly relieved by
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salye, which
healed the injury without leaving .
scar. It is the famous pile remedy. r,
j. Criss, druggist. 4,
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1898-01-21

Those sailors at Miss Elizabeth
Coffman's are worth more than
sl.oo but they are going for
that. 1927.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1898-01-21

A Special Offer.
The independent, one year ...S3 90
The Century Magazine, one Year. 90
The Century Gallery OF 100 Por-
traits .... ..... ...... Q 30
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-03-26
NOTICE OF ASSESSMENT.
JAMES II. BACON.
Trustee as aforesaid.

Notice of assessment. Pride OF Utah
Mining Company. Location OF prin-
cipal place OF business, rooms A
and 45 Central Block. west Second
South street. Salt Lake city. Utah.
Location of mines, Sheep Canyon,
Willow Springs Mining District,
Tooele county Utah.
NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN THAT
at a meeting of the directors of said
company, held ON the oath day OF
February, 1898, in salt Lake City, Utah,
an assessment OF two cents per share
was levied on the capital stock of the
corporation. payable on or before the
10Th day OF March, 1898. to John Il.
Middlemiss, secretary of the company.
at the offices of the company, in Salt
Lake City. Utah, rooms No. a and i5
Central Block. west Second South
street, Salt Lake City. Utah.
Any stock upon which this. ASSESS
ment may remain unpaid on the 2Gth
day of March, 1895. win be delinquent,
and advertised for sale at public auc-
ton. and unless payment is made be-
fore, will be sold on the 18th day of
April, 1S9S.to pay the delinquent ASSESS
ment, together with the costs of adver-
Using, and the expense of sale.
JOHN II. MIDDLEMISS.
Secretary.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-03-26

The U,ntah Stake quarterly confer
ence was held In the Stake house at
Nernal. February 10 and II. 1895 Elder
Bennion presiding. After the usual
openins exercises Elder Brnniun made
n Few appropriate remarks and was
followed by Elder Collett who gave
brief report OF the stake. which was. he
said, In more prosperous condition
than II had ever been. Elder owen
Woodruff said he felt especially well
this morning In listening to the re-
ports OF the brethren. lie felt to pro
phesy that II the brethren were united
and Keep the commandments OF God in
side Of ten years there would be ten
times as many people in this Stake
as there are today
Referring to the building Of the Stake
house he said build one four times as
large as the presnt one and MS sure as
God lives, In ten years It will not ac-
comodate the people, He was grateful
that the disputed water suit had been
successfully settled, and felt II was
through the Spirit of God that this had
been accomplished.
After singing benediction was pro-
nounced by C. Il. Bartlett.
Al the p. N. session Elder Bennlun
was the FIRST speaker, and Elder WIN.
o'Nen followed, speaking on the Cos
pei as looked upon anciently and in
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-03-26

Notice Is hereby given that ut 4 spa-
cial meeting of the Board Of r'rectors
of the said corporation. called for that
purpose by the President and held at
Wey hotel. SAT- Lake City, .lta.., on
the eighth day Of March, \. -. 1895
an assessment OF two cents per hare
was levied upon the capital stock of the
corporation, payable Immediately to the
undersigned Secretary. at the D ice Of
the Company. corner Fifth South and
Tenth East Street. in Salt Lake City,
Utah.
Any stock upon which this assess
munt may remain unpaid on Aptil 18th,
\. d! 1885 shall be delinquent, and ad-
vertised for sale at public auction: and
unless payment be made befor. viii
be sold on April SDth. ut 10 o clock n. m.
at the aforesaid Office Of the COMPANY.
to pay the delinquent assessment 20
gcther with the costs of alvei Using,
and expense Of sale.
Location of mine and works Of said
Corporation, Gold Mountain, -.ute
County, Utah.
by order of the Board.
p. L. MCKINNEY,
Secretary.
Corner Tenth East and Fifth South
Streets, Salt Lake city. Utan.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-03-26
Too Bad !.

The makers of Pride of Japan tree teal
have dyertsed that Thos. Price, analytical
chemist Of San Francisco, and Prof. |. T.
Kingsbury of the University of Utah, have
given them certificates that the above brand
of tea is perfectly pure.
The deduction drawn from this analysis is,
that the Pride of Japan tea which you buy in
the stores is perfectly pure.
While it is quite possible to buy pure tea
Qike Settings Ben) and pack it in Pride of
Japan packages, and submit it to chemists for
analysis; still we assert that the Pride of Japan
tea sold in this market is art6caly colored
with coloring matter.
We don't know how these endorsements
were secured; but it is pity that the names
of such eminent authorities should be used to
back up statements made in the advertisements
of Pride of Japan.
Settings Best tea is not only guaranteed
pure, but it is such tea as you would drink
yourself if you knew all about it.
Besides it is money-back, and that is backing
enough in the long run.
San Francisco II SchillIng q Company
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-03-26

-
A meeting OF the Stockholders oil
The Fortuna Gold Mining and Mllllhs
Company viii be held at the oiien %
c. w. Boyd, Esq, Mccormick bul,uits
In Salt Lake City, county OF Sat s;th
and state of Utah, on Friday, the ~
day of March, 1895, at ten .ivch
the forenoon for the purpose Oh ""
acting the following business: nor a
list. To consider ana puss fbms.
proposition to change the FORM wi .,u vJ
moss Of this company by discon ,i',,irc
its mining business, and contlnulns
only the other purposes ioF ""''
was incorporated. ,,,o,
2nd. TO consider and pass aid
proposition to alter the NAM cod
rornnratIon from THE Fortuna , Gr,s
Mining and Milling Company
Fortuna Milling Company ,,or n
3rd. To consider and pass up ,,,t of
proposition to diminish the aiii,,''rntlon
the capital stock of sald ,ol,P.,,ir, OF
from one million dollars, coii99s he mar
one hundred thousand shares OF Wy IN.
y,iuc Of ten dollars each, TO on s', ,en
dr,ll thousand dollars, TO cons. t,,a ot
Thousand shares OF the par N"'"
ten dollars each, ,, upon
propositiou to reconsider tnc3r.
passed upon in the agreemcit " orrsnI.
porntion and at the time OF t"0
cation of this company ,,ron al
9Th. To consider and pass n this
acts of the board Of dlreC.Lbolders'
company since the last
meeting. .. unon any
9Th. 10 consider and pass upI Srought
other business which may be p''N'
before said meeting, .,oo
Dated February Goth. lsss' r,..s,ary.
r. L. HARDING SsN
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-03-26
NOTICE OF ASSESSMENT.
The Holiday Coal Co.. a corpora
ton: principal place of business,
salt Lake City.

Notice Is hereby given that Mt n
meeting OF the board OF directors held
on Feb. 20, 1898. an assessment of y
cent per share was levied on the
capital stock Of the corporation, pay
able on March 10, 1895. to the treasurer
of the company, at the office. Of the
company, ~ So. Main St. Salt Lake
city, Utah.
Any stock upon which this assess-
ment may remain unpaid on March 10,
1895. viii be delinquent on April 6, 1898,
and advertised for sale ut public auc,
ton, and unless payment Is made be-
fore, will be sold ON April go, 1898. at 3
y. M, to pay the delinquent assess-
ment. together with cost of advertising
and expense Of sale. BY order of the
board of directors.
II. S. CAMPBELL, Secretary.
Dated Salt Lake City, Utah. March
], lAes-