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Sistersville oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1896-1901, 1898-11-23
Another Attempt at Burglary
Last Night.
DESIGNS FRUSTRATED
BY the Lady of the House
Awakening.
From Saturdays Daily

FIOm SdtuIudy bdly
Last night about twelve o'clock a
thief or thieves gained entrance to
the residence of Mr.. James Nc
Cutcheon on south Wells street, but
were frightened away by Mrs. Nc
Cutceeon, who awoke while the in.
truder was tampering with the lock
of her bedchamber.
This lady is full of pluck and in
stead of being paralyzed with fear
at the occurrence, she retained her
self-possession, and, gaining posses
sion of revolver within conven-
lent reach, fred two shots through
the panels of the doors. After the
firing she heard some one groaning,
the sound gradually dying away into
silence.
Captain Reedy arrived on the
premises FIVE minutes later, but not
before the unwelcome visitor had
made his escape. No evidence as
to the identity of the intruder could
be discovered. The front door was
wide open with the key on the IN
side and the lock apparently had
not been trifed with.
Mrs. McCutcheon was in a state
bordering on collapse when Officer
Reedy arrived, but was able to give
an intelligent accounting of what
had transpired. She was alone in
the house at the time and her posi-
ton was not an enviable one.
Several nights ago, while Mr..
McCutcheon was at home, the
house was entered in a'similar man.
ner and the intruders scared away
before they had an opportunity to
steal anything.
There is something mysterious
about this case, why the evil doers
should make the second attempt
in the same way as the first is a
puzzler, unless they are kept post
ed on the lay of things and had
knowledge of the absence Of the
man of the house.
Another queer circumstance
Is the groaning beard, when
neither of the bullets hit the intru-
ders. Both OF the leaden missiles
were found by Officer Reedy en-
bedded In woodwork opposite Mrs.
McCutcheon's room.
Sistersville oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1896-1901, 1898-11-23
Exponent Of Hypnotism.

Prof. William Grey, M. S. Ph.
B., a well known phrenologist and
hypnotist, gave lecture before la
dies only in, the city hall last even
ing. This evening he will talk
again on higher plane of the same
subject, solely to the feminine por-
ton only. He may decide to give
an address to the gentlemen only on
next Sunday afternoon.
Prof. Grey is a sincere disciple
of his art, and is combating sue
cessfully the skepticism which al
ways attends the introduction of
anything that is but little under.
stood.
Sistersville oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1896-1901, 1898-11-23
A Sure Sign OF Group.

Hoarseness in a child that Is sub.
ject to Group is sure indication of
the approach of the disease. If
Chamberlain's Cough remedy is
given as soon as the child becomes
hoarse, or even after the croupy
cough has appeared, it will prevent
the attack. Many mothers who
have croupy children always keep
this remedy at hand and find that
it saves them much trouble and
worry. 1t can always be depended
upon and is pleasant to take. For
aale by c. w. Grier, druggist.
Sistersville oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1896-1901, 1898-11-23

Misses Helen and Louisa Twain,
Bessie and Eva Wright, Nella Nc
Coy, Mable and Eva Moore and
Jennie Russell. Those from this
city who participated in the enter
tainment were Jos. Sweeney, c. Ed
Kean and Misses Bessie Pomeroy
and Maggie Mckinley. The party
returned to this city on the Ruth
after the entertainment and the
river ride was thoroughly enjoyed.
The program for the affair was
as follows:
Drill and chorus-America--
Misses Vena Brast, Maggie Gilbert,
Bridget Scally, Marie Felt, Mar
garet O'Connell, Genevieve Leahy,
and Masters John McEldowney,
Willie Gilbert, Raymond Welch
Josie Slender, Herbert Dougherty.
Eddie Scally. Vocal solo-Break
the News to Mother-Miss Minnie
Null; piano solo, Miss Margaret
Mckinley; living statues; vocal So
10, Bobolink Biscoff, Mrs. Flora
Williams; Tableau-The Siren
Miss Madaline O'Connell; violin
duet-Aufephalt Schubert-Misses
Bessie and Eva Wright; vocal So
lo-The Swallow-Cowen Misses
Flora Williams; piano duet-Valse
Mattel - Misses Bessie Pomeroy
and Mary Slender; statue Goddess
of Liberty-Miss Bessie Pomerog;
Flag Drill, Mrs. 10 eph Slender
and Misses Mary Slender, Gus
Martin. Lavina Burlingame, Mary
Gibbons, Madaline O'Connell, Lulu
Hall, Mayme McEldowney, Alice
Daugherty, Teresa Gibbons, Beu-
lah Wiley, Georgia Clark; chorus,
Star Spangled Banner; stump
speech-by Uncle Sam-Mr. John
Bandi.
Sistersville oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1896-1901, 1898-11-23
The Sure La Grip Cure.

There is no use suffering from
this dreadful malady, if you will
only get the right remedy. You
are having pain all through your
body, your liver is out of order,
have no appetite, no life or ambi-
ton, have a bad cold, in fact are
completely used up. Electric Bit
tiers is the only remedy that will
give you prompt and sure relief.
They act directly on your liver,
stomach and didneys, tone up the
whole system and make you feel
like new being. They are guar
anteed to cure or price refunded.
For sale at Hill & McCoach's drug
store. Only so cents per bottle.
Sistersville oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1896-1901, 1898-11-23
MORE CROOKED WORK.
Another Unsuccessful Attempt
at HOUSEKEEPING
WEST FROM THE DEPOT.
The Crooks Frightened Away
byssPassers-by.

Shortly after eleven o'clock last
evening an effort was made to gain
felonious entrance to the house of
D D. 10y, a prominent contractor
who resides near the depot. The
thieves had nearly succeeded in
forcing the fastening of window,
when a party returning home from
the Columbia theatre opportunely
arrived at the scene of the burglar
ious operation, and the crooks in
continently fled from the premises.
Mr.. 10y is in Roane county on
business matters, and his wife, who
had soon detected the attempt that
was being made. was paralyzed with
fear and unable to take any effective
steps toward arousing the neigh
bors and routing the housebreakers.
1t was a very fortunate occurrence
that the gentleman came along at
the time and changed the aspect of
the situation. If entrance to the
house had been gained, bodily harm
might have resulted to Mrs. 10y
and her children.
This gang Of evil doers are be-
coming more bold with every sue
cessive operation, and they appar-
emily ignore the fact that inmates
of the houses selected tor their ne
farious work, are awakened in many
instances and are watching opera
tions from the inside. The best
remedy for the situation is shoot
ing bee gotten up for the purpose
Of making vacancies in crookdom.
Sistersville oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1896-1901, 1898-11-23
BE PREPARED FORFREE DELIVERY
The GentIemsn who Can Fix You Out
Are in the City.

Messrs. J. w. Boyd and Boyd
Lucas, representing the Standard
Foundry & Mfg. Co., makers of
standard burglar and rain proof
letter boxes, with attachments for
newspapers and magazines, are in
the city preparing many of our
citizens for the advent of free de-
livery.
The attention of the people of
this city Is respectfully called to
the Postmaster Generals request to
provide lock boxes for the recep-
tion of mail matter.
Title q. Section 625, of the Postal
Laws and Regulations reads thus:
"Citizens supplied by carrier should
be requested to provide receiving
boxes at their houses and places of
business. Article S, page 2e, of
the Postal Laws and Regulations
reads thus: "Provided in cities
where letter carriers are employed.
letter boxes should be provided at
places of business and private resi-
dences, thereby saving much delay
In delivery of mail matter" Hav-
ing receptacle Qetter boxes) placed
in a convenient place has invariably
resulted, whenever generally done,
in great saving of time to the let
ter carrier, thereby making it pos
sible for him to deliver his mail ear.
lier on each of his trips, the public
deriving the benefit, which is often
of great importance.
Sistersville oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1896-1901, 1898-11-23
AsPIREs FOR HONORs,
But IL Is not Likely That His Ambi-
tom Will be rGrafifed.

Chas. T. Caldwell, Esq, of Par
kersburg, arrived in the city Satur-
day evening, and remained until
yesterday afternoon. 1t is known
that this gentleman is on a still
hunt for the United States Senator
ship, and while his candidacy is
not believed to have any very pre-
tentious backing, yet those &C
quainted with his resourceful char
acter know we'll that his efforts to
reach the senatorial goal will have
to the last extremity the subserv-
lience of political craftiness and all
the subtle arts which make for sue
cess.
1t looks to the superficial OBJ
server, however, as if N. B. Scott
would easily secure the preterment.
He is said to be Senator Elkins'
choice, and this is tantamount to
his being the favorite of the ad-
ministration. For Elkins stands
near to the throne" and the per-
son whom he suggests for his col
league will have much the best OF
it. The honors may be even be.
tween Scott and Governor Atkin
son, but if so, the latter has latent
strength which is not now in evl.
dence. If the competition is so
close between these two as to make
the choise of either impossible or
impolitic, the Parkersburg aspirant
may be the compromise candidate.
The uncertainty as to the politi'
cal complexion of the next legis-
lature can only be removed by the
settlement of contested seats. The
outlook for democratic supremacy
in the House of Delegates, and on
joint ballot is much brighter than
that for the other side, and the
probabilities are that our astute
Ineighbor from Parkersburg and his
two contemporaries will be COM
PEELED to restrain their political
hankering until the party OF their
faith regains the ascendancy.
Sistersville oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1896-1901, 1898-11-23
FIFTY YEARS AGO
The Baptist Church at CIarksburg Was
Founded,

Founded,
Clarksburg, w. Va. Nov. Io-The
celebration Of the 6ftieth anniver
sary. .of. the Baptist church Of thi:
city began last night and will con
tinue until Sunday. The church
was organized fifty years ago yes
terday. An interesting program
was arranged for the occasion.
Rev. L. E. Peters, of Parkers
burg, made the principal addres:
last evening. Prof. W. o. Carver
of the Southern Baptist Theologic
al Seminary, of Louisville, KY.
will speak on "The Ideals Which g
Church Should Cherish"
Tonight, Sunday morning and
will be devoted to histo
rical addresses and "reminiscences
Rev. Cleon Keyser, who was pas
tor of the church in the 6fties, will
be the chief speaker at the after
noon session. Other former pastors
will also make addresses. A large
number of people from different
parts of the state are here attend
ing the meeting.
Sistersville oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1896-1901, 1898-11-23
Tn ,e2, Mr. Thomas Mcintosh

In 1887 Mr.. Thomas Mcintosh,
of Allentown, Tenn, had an attack
of dysentery which became chronic.
81 was treated by the best physi-
clans In East Tennesse without a
cure" he says. Finally l tried
Chamberlain's Cclic, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy. After using
about twelve bottles / was cured
sound and we'll" For sale by G..
w. Grier, druggist.
Sistersville oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1896-1901, 1898-11-23
improvements Of the o. r. r.

BY lecent survey the 0. r. R.
company discovered that they had
a strip of ground along the western
side of their track at the station at
Moundsville, from ten to fifteen
feet wide, and the gravel train is
now filling the ground with gravel,
after which the tracks will be moved
over onto it. Other tracks will be
laid in this yard making Mounds
vile more important point on the
line.
Sistersville oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1896-1901, 1898-11-23
Congratulations In Ord or.

Our esteemed townsman, P. A.
Shanor, Esq, and his estimable
wife are receiving congratulations
over the advent Saturday of a fine
little baby girl The happy fathers
face is wreathed in smiles over the
welcome addition to an already
nice progeny, and the numerous
well wishers can have anything in
reason at his hands. The mother
and infant are getting along nicely.
Sistersville oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1896-1901, 1898-11-23
ODD FELLOWS
Elect Grand Lodge Officers and
Adjourn.

Adjourn.
Wheeling, w. Va, Nov. 49,
The grand lodge of Odd Fellows
adjourned last night, after electing
the following officers:
Grand Master-W. E. Ru:ten-
cutter, of Fairmunt.
Deputy Grand MaSter-W. R,
Cummins, of East Bank.
Grand Warden-J. D. Timms, OF
Parkersburg.
Grand Secretary-E. A. Billings
ler, of Fairmont.
Grand Treasurer-Henry Sea-
mon, of Moundsville.
Representatives to Grand Lodge
Full term, Geo. c. Sturgiss, oi
Morgantown; unexpired term, S.
L. Dodd, of Grafton.
Mr.. Seamon has been treasurer
of the Grand Eucampment for
twenty seven years, and of the
Lodge fortwenty years.
The Rebekahs elected the follow,
ing officers, and adjourned:
President-Mrs. J. c. Conners,
of Wheeling.
Vice President - Mrs. D. w.
Doll, of Grafton.
Secretary-Mrs. Hattie Roney,
of Golfers. .
Treasurer-Mrs. Ella Chapman,
of Hartford City.
Warden-Mrs. L A. Mi ler, of
Morgantown.
Sistersville oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1896-1901, 1898-11-23
The West Virginia Boys.

The West Virginia regiments are
awaiting orders to go to Cuba, but
the date of their departure is so
tar, a mere matter of conjecture.
The First regiment will be sent to
the province of Santa Clara and
the Second to Puerto Principe.
This much is settled.
Sistersville oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1896-1901, 1898-11-23
True rs Gospel.

Some of our merchants are learn.
ing a new lesson in advertising.
They learn that the more advertis-
ing there is done, the better it Is
for everybody even though competi-
tors do share. General and ex-
tensive advertising brings trade
away from a non -advestising town.
Sistersville oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1896-1901, 1898-11-23
70 FEET UNDER GROUND.
Narrow Escape From Death at
Marietta.
ONE MAN UNDER GROUND
For Over Two Hours-Still
Living.

Marietta, Ohio, Nov I6.->A
very narrow escape from terrible
death happened to three men work
ing on heavy excavation for sewer
on Gilman street, yesterday after
noon. Two of them, Oren Covey
and Herbert Rousch, sustained ser
ious injuries.
Rousch was buried for over two
hours under mass of caved earth
and timbers, and it was only with
the greatest effort that he was res
cued from what seemed certain
death.
The accident happened just after
dinner.
The sewer at this place is being
put down at depth of between II
and 20 feet and at the place where
the accident occurred it was 10
feet and inches.
The men had just resumed work,
and Rolla Hanna was in the tunnel
working. Just above MIN was Her
bert Rousch, of Mile run, shovel
ing dirt up. Still above him, and
at a depth of over twelve feet, Oren
Covey, of Glendale, was working.
When the accident occurred all
the men, who were working about
the place, succeeded in getting out,
with the exception of the two last
named men.
Hanna, who was working in the
tunnel, got out safely with only
slight bruises. while Covey had his
right leg badly bruised and was
internally injured. He was caught
in the dirt, but was soon dug out.
Rousch, who was at the bottom,
was completely buried for time,
and almost the entire force of men
was put to work to save his life.
After being there for some time
his voice was heard, and he stated
that he was not seriously injured,
but was considerably bruised up,
He asked for a trowel, which was
handed him, and he said that he
could dM himself out, but the tim
bers, which allowed a little air to
get to him, drew in closer upon him
and he was unable to help himself
at all. Contractor Darrow then put
all the men possible in the ditch to
dig away the dirt above the unfor-
tunate man, and they worked with
might and main to rescue their fell
low workman.
All that kept Rousch from being
killed instantly was some of the
large timbers above him which
formed a V over his head and with
his feet and limbs covered up with
dirt and debris ne was permitted to
get fresh air. He pleaded with the
other workmen to hurry up and get
him out and with renewed energy
they still kept working. He had
very little room in which to move
and was about Io feet below the
street level.
1t was almost half past three
O'Clock when Rousch was released
from his terrible position. He was
placed in an overcoat and brought
to the surface.
1t is believed no bones are broken
but he is bruised about the head,
where the planks pressed against
his temples. The long wait under
the cold, wet earth was a great
strain and he was almost too weak
too talk, and shaking with chills.
He was taken to his home and
will recover.
Sistersville oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1896-1901, 1898-11-23
Serious Case of Itching and Bleeding
Piles Cared.

For nearly a year was afflicted
with itching and bleeding piles,and
was so bad that l could not sit
down without great deal of pain.
1 doctored and used all the different
kinds of pile medicine l could hear
of, without any benefit. Six months
ago I tried San-Cura Ointment; the
second application gave me great
relief, and half a bottle cured me
completely. 1 have had no trouble
since. M. W. BUCHANAN,
Titusville, Pa.
Sold by c. w. Grier.
Sistersville oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1896-1901, 1898-11-23

If you need inks you should bly,
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Sistersville oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1896-1901, 1898-11-23
Thg SOCIETY COLUMN.
The Happenings in the Social
Circles of the City.
PARTIES LAST EVENING.
They Were Very Successful
In Every Way.
From Saturdays Daily.

From Saturdays Daily.
This community has a goodly
number of social clubs and organi.
cations and the total is being
sWelled weekly by some banding
of.society's tavorites who aspire to
recognition and distinction with
the others. There are clubs with
titles, the significance of which is
patent to all and clubs with titles
so enigmatical that the most
erudite mind falters and breaks
over its solution.
The lovers of social diversions
should have their desires fully sat
is6ed the coming winter, as the out
look is for unusual activity in the
realm of society.
Miss Lizzie Davis, daughter of
Captain Davis of the Ruth, very
attractive young lady with large
social following, entertained select
party of her friends last evening at
her home, corner of Diamond and
Charles street.
The evening passed very pleas
antly with the diversions happily
damned by the hostess tor the oc-
ca5bn, and the time for departure
was very reluctantly recognized,
Delicious refreshments were served
dnring the evening, and this prep
aration for the inner mortal con
tributed much toward the total sum
of pleasure. The affair all in all
was signally successful.
A social organization comprised
of married people, held its initial
reception with Mrs. D. A. Bartlett,
Of Hill street, last evening. The
members of this association will
have social doing every two weeks,
meeting in alienation at the differ
ent homes. Mrs. L. A Brenneman
will be the next to entertain the
Benedicts.
This organization started out on
its social voyage last evening under
auspicious circumstances, and the
success which attended 1t is sure
indication of the future pleasure
The main attraction last evening
was progressive pedro contest,
and the interest of this game
was increased greatly by the
friendly competition for the prizes
off red. The gentleman's prize-a
bill book-was secured by Mr.. D.
A. Bartlett, and the ladies' prize of
paper knife was won by Mrs. l..
A. Brenneman. The refreshments
served were delicious.
The members of the club are:
Mr.. and Mrs. E. A. Durham, Mr..
and Mrs. T. R. Cowell, Mr.. and Mrs
L. A. Brenneman, Mr.. and Mrs. D.
A. Bartlett, Mr.. and Mrs. W. J.
Neuenschwander and Mr.. and Mrs.
G. F. Durham. The visitors were
Miss Mary Bishop, of Pittsburg,
the Misses Dale and Anna Alden,
of Jamestown, N. Y; and Messrs.
Carroll Neal, w. G. Agnew and
Walter Bishop.
The musical and patriotic enter
tainment given by the ladies OF the
Catholic church of New Martins
vile last evening, was complete
success in every particular and left
nothing to be desired. The pro-
gram was fine one and the vocal
selections by Miss Flora Williams,
Wheeling's prima donna, complete
ly captivated the large audience.
She possesses sweet voice o.
great volume. Mr.. Ed Kean, the
accomplished musician of this city
played most of the accompaniments,
in his usual faultless manner.
Those who attended from this
city were Messrs Patrick Donnelly
Sistersville oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1896-1901, 1898-11-23

81 suffered for months from sore
throat. Eclectric Oil cured me in
twenty-four hours. M. S. Gist,
Hawesville, KY.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-05-04
Didn't Offer Aim Enough.

The Washington Post is responsible for
this piece of capitol gossip: A bright little
boy-one of the pages of the Senate-sat
at one Of the Senate entrances the other
day. when lady approached him with a
visiting card in her hand.
''Will you hand this to Senator Blank? -
she said.
cards must be taken to the east lobby"
The woman was inclined to be angry
and went away muttering. Then a
thought struck her. and taking out her
pocketbook she found a 25-cent piece.
With it in her hand she went back to the
boy.
tone, here is a quarter to take my caro-
in
Madam" said the boy, without d mo-
ment's hesitation, Il am paid a larger
salary than that to keep cards out"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-05-04
LEES DIGNITY IN DEFEAT.
A Picture sue General on the Day of
His Surrender.

A Picture 8 Tue General on the Day of
His Surrender.
| took my first and last look at the
great Confederate chieftain. This is
what I saw: A fnely-formed man, appar-
entity about 60 years of age, well above
the average height, with clear, ruddy
complexion-just then suffused by deep
crimson hush that rising from his neck
overspread his face and even slightly
tinged his broad forehead which, bronZed
where it mad been exposed to the weather,
was clear and beautifully white where it
had been shielded by his hat-deep brown
eyes, a firm, but well-shaped Roman nose,
abundant gray hair, silky and fine in
texture, with a full gray beard and mus
tache, neatly trimmed and not overIong,
but which nevertheless almost completely
concealed his mouth. A splendid uniform
of Confederate gray cloth. that had evil
IDENTITY seen but little service, which was
closely buttoned about him and fitted him
to perfection. An eXquisitely mounted
sword, attached to a gold-embroidered
Russia leather belt, trailed loosely on the
floor at his side, and in his right hand he
carried a broad-brimmed soft gray felt
hat, encircled by golden cord, while in
his left he held pair of buckskin gaunt-
lets. Booted and spurred, still vigorous
and erect, he stood bareheaded, looking
out of the open doorway, sad-faced and
weary: a soldier and gentleman, bearing
himself in defeat with an all-unconsciOus
dignity that sat we'll upon him.-Gen.
FORSYTH in Harper's Magazine.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-05-04
A Family of Thirty-four.

1t is rare in France to find a family in
which there are more than three chill
dren. In fact, the statistics show that
the great majority of married couples
have only one child. In the tenth arondis-
sement of Paris, however. yesterday, a
young man named Bouillier presented
himself before the medical council ex-
aiming the conscripts liable to enter on
their military service this year who is the
thirty-fourth child Of his father. He has
had twelve brothers and sisters by q first
marriage of his father and twenty-one by
the second.-St. James Gazette.