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Sistersville oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1896-1901, 1898-08-03
Daily and monthly gauge books
for sale ar the Review Office.
A Beautiful Churchly Gem.

The Presbyterian Church has.
beautiful memorial windows to the
memory of Mrs. Sarah Wells Nc
Coy, Charles Prather, and Nancy
Morton Mccoy. Mrs. Lee Hill
Anderson, Barney and Francis r.
Wells and Mrs. D. T. Thistle. The
first named, Mrs. Sarah Wells Nc
Coy was really the mother Of the
Presbyterian church Of Sistersville.
This estimable christian was born
in 1894 and died in 1887. This
church is attractive and it is little.
gem, the elevated seats being of
great advantage. Sometimes took
donations are made and received in
the cosy rooms OF the infant de-
partment, where coffee and some
light refreshments are partaken of
which with the cordial greetings
and the brilliant conversation of
bright women, most enjoyable
evening is spent.-Smith's Index.
Sistersville oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1896-1901, 1898-08-03

Mr.. and Mrs. q. II. Morey, OF
Middlebourne, were in the city to-
day. They were on their way to
Woodsfeld, O., where they will
visit friends for several days.
Mr.. Tom Rooney, an employee of
the Eureka Pipe Line company,
stationed at Lima, was taken to the
Wheeling hospital last week to be
treated for typhoid fever.
From Saturdays Daily.
S. P.'Parker was here today call
ing on his trade.
w. G. Kohl Of Parkersburg is
here this afternoon.
E. H. Stoever is out in the Will
son run oil field today.
Harry McEldowney, of New
Martinsville, is in the city.
]. F. Daniels of Belpre, was the
guest of his son Edward yesterday.
lanes Hanks returned this after
noon from Whiskey run oil field.
G. w. Crawford returned today
from short business trip down the
river.
Ed. o. Bower says he has his
hair cut short and it is nobody's
business.
H. A. Wright who ACCOMPANIED
his family to Rochester, n. Y, re-
turned home today.
A. B. Moore, of New Martins,
vile, is here today shaking hands
with his numerous friends.
J. L. Thompson, the popular
young oil man, is home from a
business trip to Butler, Pa.
Rev. T. A. Anderson left this af-
ternoon for West Alexander, Pa.
where he will visit friends for a
few days.
Art Smith, of Parkersburg, is in
the city today on business. "Arty"
doesn't speak of the oil center t?)
in glowing terms.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. B. Crane re.
turned today from a pleasant visit
of several days in Titusville and
Chautauqua.
Mrs. o. B. RAINY and charming
daughter, Miss Lucie, returned
home this morning from an extend
ed visit with friends in Ottawa, O.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fishel, of Pitts
burg, Mrs. N. Plaisled and Mrs.
Oliver Whiting, of Marietta. are
guests at the residence of D. E.
Wolfe.
Manager Shryock of the Lei
decker Tool company with head
quarters at Marietta is in the city
today looking after the company's
interests here.
Sistersville oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1896-1901, 1898-08-03
sAGASTA'S BAD BREAK.

There was display of indigna-
ton in official circles today upon
the publication of what was report
ed to be statement from the Span
ish premier imputing bad faith to
the United States in pursuing the
war and continuing to make con-
quests. However, this feeling soon
wore off as it became apparent up
on reflection that the statement
was either apocryphal, or if genu-
inc it was simply one Of series Of
complex moves on the board of
Spanish politics and was intended
for purely home consumption. The
report from Madrid toward the
close of the day that the newspapers
there had given their approval to
the terms of peace described by the
President, went towards relieving a
certain feeling of Encouragement
that was manifested at The opening
of the day, for it was patent that
members of the administration ap.
pretended rejection OF her de-
mands by Spain at the beginning.
If, however, it shall appear that
this Madrid statement is well found
ed and that the Madrid papers fair
ly reflect the views of the mass of
the Spanish people, then it seems
probable that the difficulties that
will lie before the administration in
accomplishing peace would be
rather internal than external, and
will be based upon the preparation
of a treaty that shall secure the rat
ifcation of the United States sem
ate. 1t may be pointed out in this
connection that if we are really as
near to peacr as many Peop.e sup
Sistersville oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1896-1901, 1898-08-03
Defrauding the People.

We are informed that several
agents who claim to represent a
premium company have been vic
timizing some of Our people. They
sell a poor quality of books at 10
cents each, and as an inducement
they state that they will give as a
premium to the purchaser of rs
books, lamps, clocks, tea sets, al
buns, etc. The books are delivered
but the premiums are not.
Sistersville oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1896-1901, 1898-08-03
Farms for Sale.

l now have 80 farms for sale in
the garden belt of Ohio, and 100
of them belong to persons who are
compelled to sell. l have any
sized farm you want, and have
some of the finest improved farms
in the state. I can sell you farms
at prices that they will rent to net
7 per cent on the investment. Ad-
dress w. P. Haines, Farm Broker,
Urbana, Ohio. 13-1w-d-w-*
Sistersville oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1896-1901, 1898-08-03
Farms For Rent and Sale.

I would sell my team, tools and
stock to good party, and rent him
10 acres of good river bottom, on
1.-THE halves" and sell 90 acres OF
river hill all in grass and only one
half mile distant, both in Ravens,
wood Independent District, which
has an eight-room brick school
building, and one of the best grad.
ed schools in the state.
This offer open till September
Ist, 1898. G. w. PARK,
Ravenswood, w. Va.
7 I6-d I Wk-W 2 t.
Sistersville oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1896-1901, 1898-08-03
6. S. Sir Blood

is far ahead of all other remedies
for this purpose. 1t is a real
blood remedy which promptly
purifes the blood and thoroughly
renovates the entire system, tones
and strengthens the stomach, and
renews the appetite. 1t is the
only safe tonic, being purely vege-
table, and the only blood remedy
guaranteed to contain no arsenic,
sulphur, mercury, potash or other
mineral substance, which is of SO
much Importance to all who know
the injurious effects of these drugs.
Nature should be assisted by na-
lures remedy, S. S. S. Take
S. S. S. and be we'll all summer.
Sistersville oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1896-1901, 1898-08-03
A Terrible Case of Eczema.

San Cura Ointment has no equal
for erysipelas. One year ago my
face and neck were one mass of
raw sores: the doctor said 1 had
eczema also. l had not slept for
weeks, with itching, burning pain.
It~was terrible. The first night I
used San-Cura ointment slept all
night for the first time in weeks,
and in a short time was completely
cured.
Sistersville oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1896-1901, 1898-08-03
Lewis Baker IN w. Va. Again.

Mr.. Lewis Baker, who some years
ago so ably edited and managed
the Wheeling Register has returned
to the State and re-entered the
newspaper business. He has taken
in hand the editorial and business
management of the Kanawha Ca
Zette.
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pose, it will become necessary to
issue a call for an extra session Of
the senate to act upon the peace
treaty with all of the promptness
that the importance of the subject
demands.
Sistersville oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1896-1901, 1898-08-03
Can't Lick a Stamp.

Hoax-Do you know why the average
Spanish soldier can't use the mails?
Joax-Don't know how to write?
Hoax-No. He can't lick the stamp
philadelphia Record
Sistersville oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1896-1901, 1898-08-03

Nal a4SS
Miss Stella Wagner, who ac-
eompanied the Smith family to Ep-
worth Park, Belmont county, Ohio,
has returned to the city.
Mrs. Wilson Miller, of Bristoria,
Pa, and Miss Lucia Rice, OF New
Freeport, Pa, are guests OF Mrs.
Emma Evans, north Wells street.
Mrs. w. w. Dick, a we'll known
and excellent lady of this city, has
returned from a pleasant visit with
friends in Marietta, Ohio.
Mrs. T c. Woodward, who has
been the guest of her sister, Mrs.
DR.. Golf, of Wells street, left this
morning for her home in Charles
ton, w. Va.
S. G. Pyle returned today from
Charleston, w. Va, where he has
been for the past few DAYS making
his annual settlement with the
state auditor.
Mrs. Jesse B. Jemison has re-
turned from attending the Prohibi-
ton assembly meetings, on the
camp grounds at Moundsville. She
reports a notable gathering there.
The Rev. William Young, who
has been doing missionary work in
the oil fields of West Virginia, un-
der the direction of the Pittsburg
NJ. E. conference the past year,
spent few days in the city, the
guest of Mr.. w. w. Dick and fam
lily, leaving today for his home at
Pulaski, Lawrence county, Pa.
Charles H. Carpenter, of the gro
Gerry firm of Stealey & Carpenter,
successors to G. B. Slemaker, has
returned from his former home at
Cameron, Marshall county, accom-
panied by his wife. They will re-
side in this city and are worthy
people, whom we cordially well
come to the liveliest business point
in the state.
Ifyou contemplate painting your
house, barn or fence see Hill &
McCoach's full line of paints, var
nishes and brushes before purchas-
ing, for they can save you money
and give you the best goods. 4 ott
From FRIDAYS Daily
James Hall is at St. Marys this
af' ernoon.
w. B. O'Neill was here for a
short time today.
Sam McCool returned to Camp
Alger, Va, today.
Chas. T. Caldwell of Parkersburg
was in the city last night.
G. w. Sine of Middlebourne is in
the city on business today.
Ed. Mccoy went down to Mat
amoras, O., this afternoon.
G.. W. CraU ford went to Par
kersburg this afternoon.
Frank A. Lawrence, of Matamor-
as, is in the city today on business.
Miss Ida Barnes of Middlebourne
was visiting in Our city this week.
IN. Gold and wife are the
guests of friends in Wheeling to-
day.
John Rea is building fine resi-
! d ,nce for Mrs. Powell in Middle
bourne.
We understand Rev. T. A. An
derson left yesterday for months
vacation.
Mrs. Mike Shuflin went down to
St. Marys today where she will
visit friends.
J. A. Ryan and Miss Julia Ora
ham are calling on friends at St.
Marys today.
Miss Clara Poulton left this
morning for Wheeling where she
will be the guest Of friends.
E. A. Nisbet returned this morn
ing from Pittsburg and other points
in Pennsylvania.
Mrs. K. S. Foreman slipped and
fell Saturday evening, spralning her
ankle severely.-Star.
J. H. Caldwell the we'll known oil
man of Titusville, Pa, is here this
week looking after his oil interests.
The privilege of running re-
freshment stands at the fair will be
sold August the 18th at Middle
bourne.
Sistersville oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1896-1901, 1898-08-03
A Rare Book.

Scribbler-There' a sign Rare
Books" exhibited. Let's go in.
Pennibs-Wnat for?
Scribbler-l want to see a check
book. Town Topics.
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PERSONAL AND LOCAL

Martin Sine is down at Friendly
this afternoon.
F. D. Young is in New Martins
vile on business.
H. J. Porterfeld returned today
from points north.
los. P. Sweeney returned this
morning from Parkersburg.
S. w. Lawrence has returned
from Mountain Lake Park, Md.
Deputy Sheriff Shriver went
down to st. Marys this morning.
Captain J. K. Booth, of Welcome,
w. Va, is business visitor in the
city.
Mrs. Frank Green and little
daughter left this afternoon tor
Olean, n. Y.
Miss Hanna Kane has returned
from two weeks stay at her home
in Parkersburg.
Col. ]. c. Morrison, is confined
TO his home Oh Main street with
kidney trouble.
Elem Boyd went to st. Marys
this morning to look after his oil
interests in that section.
Ms. M. H. Prosser left this
! morning for Oil City, Pa, where
she will visit friends tor a few
weeks.
Many people are leaving for a
cooler climate. The weather here
for the past few days has been in
to1erably hot.
c. F. Hosford left yesterday for
High Point, N. c., to look after his
pold-mining interests. He we'll re,
turn in about ten days.
Sam McCool, private in Capt.
Vests company, stationed at Camp
Alger, Va, is in the city, the guest
of friends for few days.
K. Queen left this afternoon for
Marietta on business. He was &C
companied by his wife and little
girl, who will visit friends at Eva,
Ohio, for several days.
Tohn McCue returned yesterday
from Akron, Ohio, where he has
been the guest of his father.in-law
for several days. His wife will re-
main there until the heated term
has passed.
Miss Vina Adams. one of the
most popular young ladies of the
town, left today for her home in
Garden Grove, Iowa, where she
expects to join her mother and
father and take an extensive trip
through the west.
Wertheimer & Petty the enter
prising clothiers in the opera house
block are making extensive inn
provements on their rooms in an
ticipation of good fall trade. The
display windows are being remodel.
ed and enlarged and when complet-
ed will present a very tasty appear
ance.
!. C. McManus, of Farkersburg,
is in the city.
D. A. Bartlett returned this af-
ternoon from Peasants county.
Al McMullen left this afternoon
for Washington, Pa. on business.
F. H. Stoever returned this af-
ternoon from points down the river.
Will Cummings went down to
Parkersburg this morning on bust
ness.
Miss Carroll of the postofice
force, is out again after short ILL
ness.
]. M. Girard, a prominent oil
man, was IN the city last night, on
business.
Miss Ida May Calvert is home
from a short visit with friends in
Marietta.
Tom Grifiths, Welsh student,
of Marietta college, is business
visitor in our city.
DR.. Walter Dinsmore, of Cleve-
land, Ohio, is business visitor in
our city today.
Miss Sarah Agnew left this after
noon for Marietta where she will
visit for several days.
James Leasure, late editor and
proprietor of the Bradford Era, is
Il IL sc fss IL
Sistersville oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1896-1901, 1898-08-03
The Breed.

"What kind of a dog Of war is tn
Vesuvius?"
"Suitz. "-Cleveland Plain Dealer
Sistersville oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1896-1901, 1898-08-03

Washington, July 2S-The terms
which the United States govern
ment will find acceptable as a basis
of peace are being reduced to form
by Secretary Day, the President
having reached a conclusion on
their outlines. These terms were
the formal subject Of interest and
discussion today in official circles.
If the Presidents purpose was to
secure a free expression of public
opinion on this subject, he has been
gratified with the response made
through the newspapers and in the
interest shownby government
officials in the complex problem
now presented. Although it was
stated yesterday that no announce
ment of the position assumed by
by the United States in this matter
would be Forthcoming before it had
been formally discussed in the cab
met tomorrow, there is the best
reason to believe that after the full
conferences the President has had
individually with the members of
his cabinet he has already made up
his mird and that Secretary Day
has even now practically reduced
to form the reply that the United
States government will make to the
Spanish governments overture
through Ambassador Cambon.
POSITION OF ADMINISTRATION.
On the main points of the terms
of peace the administrations posi-
ton was so we'll defined and stated
by the Associated Press yesterday
that there is little left to conjecture.
About the only poiut that seems to
be open to amendments an extern
sive character is the disposition of
the Philippines. While the ad-
ministration has not failed to take
notice of the extent of the demand
for their acquisition by the United
States as exhibited in certain sec
tons of the country, it can be
stated that the conclusion has been
reached to abide by the first deci-
sion on this point, namely, to re-
linquish the islands, retaining
coaling station there surrounded by
sufficient zone of land to make it
selfsupporting. This decision, it is
possible though rot probable, may
be again changed before the cabi-
net disposes of the matter tomor-
row. as strong influences are at
work to induce the President to in
sist upon the substitution Of at
least an independent government
over the Philippines for Spanish
rule. If this point shall be diff
cult of settlement the answer to
Spain may not be rendered tomor-
row. but may have to wait upon
another cabinet meeting next
Tuesday.
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Another Chance.

Weary Raggles-De first ting dose
Spaniards do will be to land at Coney
Island.
Tattered Tom-What damage can dey
do dere?
Weary Raggles-A whole lot Dey
can shoot de shoots. New York World.
Sistersville oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1896-1901, 1898-08-03
Too Much For FiIn.

Zim-How did Henpeck pluck up
courage enough to enlist?
Zam-He happened to be at home
one wash day when it rained New
York Journal
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CHAs. FAY, Townville, Pa.
a StaLesnuc.u . a<p.euension.

a StdLCSILtC.u . GA>pA ShcuSAcu.
''There amt no use O. talkln," said an orator
one day,
" Bout the richness O. our conquests. we
don't want 'em anyway.
Your scientists kin fgger all they choose to
show us how
Them cratcrs knocked off long ago and amt
a-workln now;
They waste their time remindin us how peace
able they We been.
It's my opinion habits will keep croppin out
ag'in;
They d make me Jest as nervous as a tin car
haunted pup,
Them islands is volcanic, and they
might
blow
upl
at amt good business fur this land to do
things which might keep
Their learned legislators from a-gettin reg lar
sleep,
And every time q door was slammed I'd jump
with fright and say,
There goes ole Honolulu, or perhaps it's Cavi-
tay.
A man that does the thinkin fur this country
mustn't be
All tore up in his intelleck with shocks occur
rim free.
So put ambitions goblet by, and don't you
take sup;
Them islands is volcanic, and they
might
blow
upI
WASHINGTON Star.
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Worse Than a Bill Collector.

whats the matter, Old man? You
look hot and excited"
"Just been trying to dodge cross
eyed girl on a bicycle. Detroit Free
Press.
Sistersville oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1896-1901, 1898-08-03
BASIS OF PEACE
Terms Which the United States
Will Find Acceptable.
ONE HITCH PROBABLE,
And That is in. Regard to Final
Disposition of Philippines.

The Temper Of the Administration has
Been Disposed to be as Lenient as
Possible, but If Spain INDUCES TN
Any monkey Tricks the Screws
May be Put on.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-08-09
MURDER AND SUICIDE.
West Stockbridge Man Murders His b
ami Kills Himself.

West Stockbridge, Mass. Aug. s.
\ tragedy enacted in little farm
house three miles from this village
proper and miles from Great Bar
rngton. tonight, when Geo. Webster
shot and killed his own brother Fred
ana then Killed himself brought to an
end the story of another crime The
man who was murdered himself had
been convicted OF attempted murder
and only last March was pardoned
from state prison. where he was sery-
ing Il sentence which at his years
was virtually life sentence.
George was about 30 Years Of are
and from the statements Of people
VINO knew him. shiftlcss man whle
his brother Fred, two years his senior,
was industrious and enterprlsns'
The men lived at the farm house
where the tragedy occurred. and three
children cf Georges kept house faT
them.
Fred was convicted : years ago Of
attempting to murder Chester Good
ale. the result of quarrel, and the
case when tried attracted much al
tentjon. At the trial of Fred Webster
hc was sentenced TO 33 years IN th7
state prison ana H. had served seven
years Of it, when in March last ne vas
pardnned out for good behavior. lie
returned 10 his brothers house as dW'
ing the time he was in prison his Wiie
had again married.
The brothers lived peaccahy To-
-ether ana as far as known. although
neither of them associated much win
their neighhors. Today. both mea
were in liquor and quarreled over
triy ial matters. At $50 o'clock, ths
bickerln%s of the two became heatea
ana suddenly George seized doupF
barrcicd gun and placing ii agalhs'
F'red's temple fired, the charge ~,
n,cting a terrible wound. In anoths'
instant George had discharged tHs
other barrel into his own head.
The scene which met the eyes OF 'nS
children in the house and later tnoS
of the ncighbors was frishtful. Medi,
cal Examiner Smith was sent for anu
after viewing the bodies turned thsm
over to The sclectmen Of West siocA-
bridge
Gesrgc Webster leaves four cnH'
dren, and Fred Webster leaves
daughter, who works in iIousatonc
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-08-09
THE MARINE CORPS
Will Celebrate 100th Anniversary Of Existence
as Corps. Aug. II.

Washington, Ang. S-Secretary Long,
on July 30. issued the following order
concerning the marine corps: "On the
11th day of the present month, the United
States Marine Corps, which has been a
part of the establishment of the govern
ment for 123 years. will complete the Tooth
year of its existence as a corps. During
this period the many occasions on which
1t has received the thanks Of Congress
for distinguished conduct in conflict with
the enemy, and the numerous other in
stances In which It's duties have been per-
formed in such way as to bring 1t
prominently into notice nave served to
Impress upon the public. and especially
upon the naval service, the great worth
Of the corps This order is issued In
recognition Of the centennial anniversary
Of this important and useful arm Of the
government which, occurring as II does
in the midst OF the war with Spain. ana
at a time when the marine corps has
added new glory to It's already gallant
record. affords the department an added
pleasure in announcing this anniversary
to the service
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-08-09
SOME POTENT FACTS
That the Augusta Reader Will % v.u .
Carefully Ponder Over.

1t was kept a secret for year,
good old Quaker family. The M.
bors all knew about 1t, and m,.er
time had reason to be thankfuI y. (.
existence. Its fame spread, and So ~
gers who heard about 1t wrote n, !.
formation concerning II; yo,net;. =
tried it virtues and sometimes II,
trial off for a more conyenienf j 4
70 tell how 1t was dragged from a2's .
scuTe country village and PLACED ~ u
the general public would be infe,sss,.s
reading, but lack OF space cornpe,l. b
to withhold the particulars. II isms
cient to know that a year ago Ii a..
to Lewiston. Maine, like 1t had gens !.
every city and town in the north. !.
pretentious and unassuming. u ~.
Il can do certain things, inyestls,,.
my claims, try me If you have AL
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be disappointed" One OF The ma,.
citizens in Lewiston VINO has helnaa !,
push the good work along is Mr. Joh,
Watson, general blacksmith. on n.
Sabattns road. Mr.. Watson saw.
For the past eight years had troubl,
with my back. 1 have been wrencbss
20 maay times across The 1olns that
presume that may have been the cans.
Of 1t. When suffering at Intervals fro,,
attacks. | was lame during the day ass
m severe pain at night. After a ba,l
days work it WAS something horribl.
to endure. Soon after | would lie doxn
! was compelled to shift my positnn
looking for comfort, and. as this can.
tinEed through the night, | arose ofte,
IN the morning to begin another day's
work more tired than when went ia
bed. ! read accounts about Doan's
Kidney Pills curing backs like mlne
and | went to drug store and got
box. Well, | kept taking them until
the pain left. Since / stopped | have
done lots of heavy work. but my back
has stood the strain. give Doan's
Kidney Pills all the credit for il. and
advise others who have anything wrong
with their backs to try them" Just
such emphatic endorsement can be had
right here in Augusta. Drop into Chas
Is. Partridge's drug store and ask min
what his customers report.
Doan's Kidney Pills for sale bv an
dealers. price so cents. Mailed by Fo,.
Co.. Buffalo, n. Y, sol,
agents for the United States.
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