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Sistersville oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1896-1901, 1898-03-02
SHORT NEWS STORIES.
4 Myste.y Of Literature-Dog Caught In
the Aet-Asleep, but Still Doing
Duty-Why He Bought EN-.

Some time ago a gentleman Of liter
airy tastes who subscribes for all the
best magazines read poem in his IA
vorite periodical-read and reread it,
but failed to grasp its meaning. he was
persuaded, however, that it had mean
ing of it's own or it would not have ap.
peared in a periodical enjoying rep7-
tation as judge of good literature. Ls
submitted it to a critic, who said:
You're too much for me this time.
| sat up with it three nights, but I'm
not in good health and can't lose any
more sleep over it. -
He wrote a friendly letter to the ed.
itor and asked him to oblige numerous
readers by explaining the poem. Sever
al weeks elapsed before he received the
following letter from the editor-in chief:
MY DEAR SIR was interested to read your
letter Although the poem appeared in our
publication, n ust admit that do not quite
catch the authors meaning. have looked up
his adII css, However, which | cheerfully fur
nlSh you terhs,s he can throw Some light on
the subject cant Yours truly, etc.
He took the editors advice and tao.
kled the author, who, being unable to
explain the thing himself, replied eva
sively, The things of God are foolish
ness to the world.
The literary gentleman is keeping the
poem hy him as enc of the curiosities
of literature. Atlanta Constitution.
Sistersville oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1896-1901, 1898-03-02
Arm Broke

Eugene Butler and Frank Keely,
two very small boys, became in
volved in a rough and tumble fight
on east Catherine street today. In
the scuff1e young Keely was thrown
by Butler to the ground with such
violence that his arm was broken
below the elbow.
Sistersville oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1896-1901, 1898-03-02
Marriage Licenses.

The following marriage licenses
have been issued by Clerk Hlok-
man since our last report. I'm ess
otherwise stated the parties are al
of Tyler county:
John F Kelch, 26, and Rosilla
Malson, IS.
James Flowers, "a, and Emma
Thompson, 20.
Mont Swain, %, and Lizzie Con
ley, FL.
Charles +. Hays, 20, and Matte
F. Swarthout, IS.
Sistersville oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1896-1901, 1898-03-02
rRomlSEsr CIrIzEx PASSES AWAY.
Fair Directors Meet Railroad Right of
Way Partly secured-Oiher News.


way Partly secured-Olher News.
Middlebourne. Feb. 23.-Mr.
Jessie Henderson died at the old
homestead near town yesterday,
from the diseases consequent to old
age. Mr.. Henderson was born in
Monongalia county, Va, now West
Virginia, on the third day of March
1873. and would therefore have been
IS years of age on.the third day of
next month. He married Amanda
Fox of that county, and their mar
ried life extended over a period of
over 81 years. There was born un-
to them fourteen children, of whom
eight together with his aged widow,
survive him. He with his family
came to this county in
the year 1850 and settled
on the old homestead, where he
continued to live, with the excep-
tons Of about three years in Wood
county, to his death. Mr.. Hender-
son was an honorable citizen and
Christian man. He was a member
of the Christian church and followed
its doctrine as near the letter rs man
could. The funeral took place to-
day at II o'clock and the remains
were inferred at the Henderson
cemetery. A large number Of old
friends and neighbors followed the
remains to its final resting place.
The sorrowing relatives have the
sympathy of all in their bereave-
ment.
The infant child OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Eli M. Ash, in Hills run oil field,
died of Group yesterday and was
buried this afternoon at Mt. Pleas
ant cemetery on Sugar creek.
DR.. Courteny is no better.
DR.. Reppart is able to be out On
the streets again.
The fair directors met today and
transacted routine business and or
tered a new judges stand and 9th
IF improvements.
Eli B. Long, of Meade. was here
today attending the directors meet
ing.
The right of way for the pro-
posed Sistersville and Salem rail
road has been all secured from
Middlcbourne to the Pursely bridge.
From that point we understand
here has been some kicking on the
part of the farmers along
the route into SlSterSVllle.
This should not be, as it will be a
good thing for all the. farmers along
the route. Whatever benefits the
county at large benefits each indi-
vidual citizen The spirit of pro-
.ress should fill the minds of all
our citizens. In fact, it is the spir-
1t of progress that makes our ma
ton great. No people who were
governed by self interest solely
yer became great and prosper
)us nation. Let each throw in his
Widows mite and help on the rail
road. We people of the back part
of the county want some way to get
70 the oil metropolis of Tyler coun
v without risking our lives i'll the
mud.
Sistersville oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1896-1901, 1898-03-02


Tom Gartlan returned from
the Richie county oil field today,
where he has been for several days
on business.
Frank Lawrence, of Matamoras,
O., is in the city comforting with
his partner. Jos. A. Kennedy, on
business matters.
7. P. Olympies, of Denver. Col,
is in the city today, beng interest
ed with several of the capitalists
here in mining projects.
Harry Davis left today for his
home in Washington, Pa, after
spending a few days here on the
books of Shay & McMullen.
P. A. Shanor and wife have re-
turned from Buchannon, w. Va,
where Mr.. Shanor has beer for the
past week on legal business.
E. J. Cosper left this morning for
Wetzel county, where he is drilling
we'll on Fishing creek for the
Harpers' Ferry Oil company.
Mrs. E. A. Durham has returned
home from Cambridgeboro, Pa i,
where she has been stopping for
several weeks for her health.
Hon. O.. S. Marshall, of New
Cumberland, w. Va, state senator
from that district was in the city
yesterday afternoon on business.
Almost the entire legal fraternaty
of New Martinsvllle, is in the city
today, being interested in the case
of A. J. Yoke IS Shay & McMulIen.
We regret to say that Miss Bertha
Reich, one of our teachers Of the
public schools, has been confined to
her home for several days with d
slight attack of fever.
Another new lot of blank books,
letter files, ink stands, copying
presses and stands and many other
Office articles just opened at the Re
view Office. Come and see them
Mrs. M. B Davis left this morn
ing for New York and Baltimore to
purchase her spring stock OF MILL
merry goods, The captains wife
will be gone two weeks and expects
to start in business on a much larg
er scale.
We understand that Mr.. Fred
Hornbrook, the pleasant proprietor
of the whartboat, was recently very
quietly married to a handsome
young lady Of Washington county,
OHIO. If it SO we extend congratl-
lations, Freddie.
County court is in session today
to arrange for holding an election
to vote for bonds for the proposed
new railroad. Our district will be
asked to vote ten thousand dollars,
and if the money is properly pro
tected our people will vote for the
bonds.
In a recent letter from Washing
ton, D. e., to an Old, friend, Major 9
A Studor, for twenty years UniteJ
States Consul at Singapore, says:
while at Des Moines l became &C
quainted with liniment known a.
/ hambe1lain's Pain Balm, which ]
found excellent against rheumatism
as we'll as against soreness OF The
throat and chest giving me much
easier breathing) I had touch
of pneumonia early this week, ano
two applications freely applied t.
the throat and chest relieved me al
once. I would not be without it fol
anything" For sale by Grier & Co.,
druggists.
Sistersville oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1896-1901, 1898-03-02

Grounding, grounding in your
hole
What mischief are YOU brewin?
And while our waves Of trouble
roll,
You quite escape the ruin
Wrought by the weather which you
bring,
You pesky, measly, ugly thing.
-Wetzel Democrat.
Sistersville oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1896-1901, 1898-03-02

Sistersville saloons, owing to the
>whiskey war in Tyler, are built on
military lines, so as to be able to
change front to rear at a moments
notice. Some of the U R. K P.
being instructed in military evolu
tons soon got on to it Wetzel
Democrat.
Sistersville oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1896-1901, 1898-03-02
LOCAL AND PERSONAL.
From Thursdays Daily

From Thursdays Daily
Miss Sue Thistle of New York, is
visiting her mother, who was run
down by wagon, and badly hurt
few days since.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Mallory OF st
Marys, were the guest of Mr.. and
Mrs. S. w. Lawrence. OF Diamond
street yesterday.
c. N. Matheney and wife re-
turned to their home In st. Marys
this afternoon.
E. durham has returned from
Cambridgeboro, Pa, where he has
been for his health,
Mr.. and Mrs. H. l. Gorham re-
turned to their home in Bradford,
Pa, this afternoon.
Misses Nettie Smith and Alice
Kin slew, accomplished young la
dies of Mcdonald, Pa, arrived here
yesterday to spend a week with
friends in our city.
c. G.. Fish, "a former excellent cltl'
zen of this city, now a prominent
business man Of Cameron, after
a pleasant visit with relatives here,
has returned home.
Lvle Robinson, Esq, the we'll
known and popular prosecuting at
torney of Wetzel county, was a SO
cial and business visitor in our city
yesterday.
Mrs. Jason Cowell, of Columbia,
XIV, is the guest OF relatives in and
near here, her girlhocd home being
in Tyler county.
Arthur Gray, of Rock Lick, Mar
shall unity, is in our city this
week, and is arranging to make his
home here. We know Mr.. Gray
personally, and are glad to welcome
all such worthy people to the most
up.to date city in West Va.
Iohn II. Gabler has gone to his
former home at Upper Strasburg,
Pa. He is a pleasant gentleman
and made arrangements to bring
his family to this city shortly, where
he will embark in business. He
spent several days here and was ia
vorably impressed with the place.
of course, as all business people are,
Prof. Waitmen 7, Barbe, of Nor
gantown, and we'll and favorably
known all over West Virginia as
field agent of the State university,
while in this city spent a day in our
public schools, where he was
pleased TO find Prot Skinner, the
efficient superintendent, and Assist
ant Superintendent Wilson, with
their ten progressive teachers, all
doing work worthy of the positions
which they each occupy. Prot
Barbe is AL educator whose opinion
is worth considerable, He Is not a
man given to idle compliments, and
he is in position TO know a good
school when he visits 1t.
lanes McCoach is in Wheeling.
Two conventions tomorrow night.
We will have candidates plenty.
]. w. Shay left for points up the
river.
F. L. Blackmarr is down the
river.
Ed. M. Gross, of Matamoras, is
here.
John Stealey is in Wheeling this
afternoon.
Mrs. DR.. j. Golf is shopping in
Wheeling today.
Chris Henderson has returned
from Middlebourne.
w. J. Brown went to New Mar
tinsville on business.
F. D. Young is in New Martins
vile on legal business.
A. 7. Yoke has returned to the
CITY from the Elk Fork oil field.
Master Frank Stewart is reported
quite ill, having contracted fever.
S. B. Ankrom, of Middlebourne,
was in town today on legal busi-
ness.
Mrs. M. M. Smith of North
Wells street, is Nail City visitor
today.
Sistersville oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1896-1901, 1898-03-02
MANY VISITORS HERE
To witness the Event-Wheel-
ing Sent a Large Delegation.
A Gala Day OF PythIanS-The Town was
Turned Over 10 Them and the Knights
Have q Royal Good Time-The Pa
raJe was Very Astraciive-A Speech
by #. ID. Young,

The Pythlans enjoyed gala day
here yesterday. For some time the
local lodges have been making ex
tensive preparations for the install
ing of the Ed Dalton company No.
81 Uniform Rank. Invitations had
been extended to several lodges of
the state and almost all accepted the
invitation. Yesterday being a hol-
iday almost everybody was able to
turn out. The morning train only
brought the'K. of P. U. R. band of
Bellaire. but the afternoon trains
brought delegations from Wheeling,
Ravenswood Parkersburg and Ma
rietta. The two latter named towns
were not largely represented.
The only notable knights from
Parkersburg was instituting officer
w. o. Hiehle. The following
Wheeling ladies were present:
Mesdames. Shultz, Breslauer,
Brooks, SChmith, MCGEE, Nor
rington.
The visiting knights present were
as follows:
J. L. MCGEE Co. No. 29-Capt.
Geo. W. Weisgerber; Lieutenant
Eugene Baer; Second Lieutenant,
H. F. Meyer; R. c., Leslie Wolf,L.
c., J. Bennett; Sir Knights, Sam
Sloan, D. Z. Phillips, F. Breshauler,
A. Brooks, J. Brooks, Geo. Kraft,
Ed. Darby, w. Moran, David
Deloe, Carl Fulton, Ed. Shipley,
Chas. R. Goetze. John Norington,
Fred Huseman, J. Bashair, Robert
Morrison, Otto Walden, Percy Cal
lahan, VIM. Windsor, Ben Catch,
A. c. Stoetzer, H. A. Hanke, c.
G. Bradford, Jas. Feaser, Sam Mes,
bitt, Gus Kreiger, Chas. Kreiger,
Chas. Neagle, Jas. Holmes, D. Z
Daily, Geo. Christlicb, Henry Bron-
strop, B. S. Harbuager, John Bush,
j. E. Groves, w. Teasdale,
Charles Draher, Richard MCGEE,
Will Loeffler, John Harris, Will
Marshall, Jas. Marshall. Couer De
Leon Co. No. 1, Wheeling-Capt.,
R. E. Shafer; lieutenant, John Me-
dick; Gus Medick, Fred Weisger-
Der, VIM. Weight, VIM. Schenk,
VIM. Lobenstein, L. Halter, Jas. L.
Lancaster, VIM. Boughner, James
Maxwell, Frank Cunningham, Rog-
er Lynn, VIM. McNabb, Dave
White, T. M. Fink, Paul Falk, L.
Schenk, Walter Vardy, Howard
Schaefer, G. Weisner, Henry Ser
ME, Aug. Warnock. Col. Bernard
Stanley Co. No. FL, Wheeling
Captain, F. B. Lisby; lieutenant,
w. A. Beck; second lieutenant, w.
H. Rose; sir knights, B. F. Connel-
ly, George Harttong, Albert Jones,
Gala Mitchell, J. S. Henry, Aug.
Barton, Fred Keys, Henry Nachti-
gal, w. E. Playter, c. E. Fisher,
Ed. Higgins, Louis Hoffman,
Frank Green, S. r. Groves.
kavenswood Division No. IS
Captain, w. E. Hoyt; first lieuten-
ant, J. E. mclaughlin; second
lieutenant, E. L. Redman; W. A.
Harpold, Chas. Lanfriend, G. L.
Harris, VIM. McKelsey, c. E. Kur-
ney, A. D. Shockey, VIM. L. Smith,
T. S. Anderson, E. H. Howell.
Chas. Crumb, o. B. Artzel, M. E.
Baer, H. D. Lumlin.
The Edward Dalton Company,
U. R. K. of P, No 81. which was
installed, is composed ofthe follow
ing:
Edward Dalton, Founder; J. L.
Fiack, Captain; Meyer Herzberg,
First Lieutenant; Fred Backon, Sir
Knight Herald; W. E. Pancoast,
Sentinel; H D. Applebay, Guide;
DIR. c E. Kahle, Uric Randolph,
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L
Robt. E. Pierce. Geo. Ennis, r. M.
Carpenter, Homer Dudley, Fred
Crist, Charles West, w. G. Flan-
nagan, E. F. Anderson, John SUIT
ton.
After the arrival of the visiting
companies, lines were formed, and
they paraded the principal street of
the town. They then marched to
the castle hall, where Ed. Dalton
Company. No. 81 was installed.
When Attorney F. D. Young pre-.
sented the company with a hand
some banner, gift from Ed. Dali
ton in the following well chosen
words. He said:
Brother Knights and members of
Edward Dalton company No. 81,
L. R.:
Permit me to congratulate you
visiting brethren and myself upon
the happy auspices of our coming
together. realize it is good to be
here. Any meeting of men good
and true in the furtherance of the
grand principles OF Friendship,
Charity and Benevolence is we'll
worthy Of attendance, for these
principles are as eternal as the ex-
istence of our great Chancellor
Commander, who rules aud governs
all lodges, controls all human action
and whose work and duty for us all
to do as laid down by him upon the
trestle board of human life, should
be bravely met and we'll done by
each and all.
The beautiful story of friend
ship that comes to us from the dis
tant shores that girt the blue waves
of a sun-kisSed sea, is an inspira-
ton, alike to stalwart youth and
decrepid age, and the very soul of
Pythianism.
And now, Sir Knights, to you I
bring kindly greetings, and token
of friendship and brotherly love,
and as further token of apprecia-
ton of the homer conferred upon
Brother Edward Dalton, a worthy
gentleman and a loyal knight,
whose name this company bears, l
acting for him, present you this
beautiful banner and with it in full,
rounded Pythian measure, the APP
probation and thanks of the giver.
1t typifes much that is great in
human goodness, it symbolizes
much that is good in human life.
Pure and unsuiled, Sir Knigh hts,
into you hands, l now commit it
dedicated to the God like precepts
of friendship, charity and Benevol-
ence, and having full faith in your
national manhood and knightly
honor, / am satisfied it will never
be furled to the foe or surrendered
in defense OF the right. May the
supreme commander, who rules be-
yond the stars, guide it and you in
the line Of right and duty, for
Beneath this Pythian banner
Rights battle you will win. {,
Don't hesitate, It's cowardice,
Don't falter, it is sim"
Major MCGEE and staff then held
reception at the Arlington from 4
to 6 o'clock p. m.
At $50 they again paraded the
principal streets of the city, in two
divisions, one being headed by the
Bellaire band, while the other was
headed by Meister's orchestra.
The whole parade was very
pretty, the streets being brilliantly
lighted up with red fire, etc.
The Ravenswood company had
promised to give some fancy move
ments during the parade, but were
forbidden to do so by the Wheeling
aggregation. The home boys made
a fine appearance and should be
| ao,,o1 RI The hact hofora tho -, o. f;sew
Sistersville oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1896-1901, 1898-03-02

| C. R. Kerr left today for Urbana,
10, where he will visit friends and
relatives for ten days.
Chas. Gibbs Carter went up the
river this morning on business for
the Carter Oil company.
Capt. Roe, of the steamer Barns
dali, is in the city looking after the
interests of his boat.
Mrs. Geo. Stealey will leave to-
day for Pittsburg, where she will
visit friends and relatives.
Mr.. M. H. Stea1ey, prominent
citizen of Middlebourne, was in the
city this morning on business.
Mrs. John Stealey will leave on
the Virginia for Pittsburg, where
she will visit friends for Jews
days.
The J. 7. Jones Hose company
met last night at their office on
Brown Betty street and transacted
some business.
Elk sheriff G. w. Sine went to
Williamstown and Marietta to look
after some business matters conec-
ted with his Office.
John Stealey will leave for Ohio
in few days to purchase a stock OF
horses for his livery stable that is
rapidly nearing completion.
Messrs. H. w. Mccoy, Robert
Mccormick, Ed RooIe, S. w.
Lawrence, G. w. Stocking and L.
A. Brenneman are in Parkersburg
today.
The lecture in the Baptist church
last night was very poorly attended
owing to the inclement weather.
The talk by Miss Slmons was very
interesting.
Mrs. w. L. Gorlam lett this
afternoon for Marietta, where she
will visit with her daughter Miss
Minnie, who is attending school at
that place.
Miss Nell Mallory, one of Brad
ford's accomplished and charming
young ladies, is here for few days,
the guest of her brother, L. Z
Mallory, Jr., and her uncle, Geo.
w. Crawford.
S. w Lawrence, c. E. Foster,
Foster Mitchell, Ed. Nisbett, L. A.
Brenneman, T. P Jacobs and 9th
ers. who were interested in the Elk
Fork Oil and Gas Co. suit, left for
Sistersville last night. - Parkers-
burg News.
Mr.. George w. Hill, OF Little
postoffice, is in the city seeking to
purchase some property so he can
move his family here and make
this his future home. It's difficult
task to buy real estate in this city.
thought not to be this way but it is,
and we see no immediate prospect
of things improving in this line.
L. J. Murphy is in the city today
on business.
D. A. Bartlett lett today for points
down the river.
Robert Smith, of Pittsburg, WIS
in the city today.
J. M. Girard, of Parkersburg, is
in the city on business.
B. M. Smith, of Parkersburg, is
in city on business today.
Col Sam Boyer returned today
from points up the river.
We believe that Ed. o. will
some day make good nlarksman.
Sam Durham returned today
from the Peasants county oil field.
Harry McEldowney the we'll
known stenographer, is in the city
today.
lanes McCoach has returned
from a brief business visit in the
Nail City.
Jno. Steally returned home today
from Wheeling, having gone there
yesterday.
Mr. S. A. Allen, of Lima. was in
the city today and while here made
us pleasant cash call.
Mrs. F. F. Ihrip and Miss Wright
Sistersville oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1896-1901, 1898-03-02

We carry full line of Office sta
tionery at the Review Office. Come
and see il. We have ever, thing in
the Office fixtures you can think of.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1898-04-08
THE STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA.
DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE.

COMPANY'S CE11FlCAT OF AUTHORITY.
Whereas The Fidelity and Casualty Com
pany Il corporation organized under the laws
of the state OF New Iork has FLED in this office
Il sworn statement exhibiting it's condition and
business for the year ending December 81 1897,
cOnfOrmabe to the requirements of the laws OF
this State regulating the business of Insurance;
and
Whereas. Tine said Company has FLED in this
office duly certified copy of it's charter, with
certificate of organization. III compliance with
the requirements of the insurance law afore
said
Now therefore l, T.. c. Campbell, commits
SionCr of Insurance OF the state OF South Dako-
ta, pursuant to the provisions of sad laws. do
hereby certify that the above named company
is fully empowered through it's authorized
agents to transact It's appropriate business OF
fidelity and casualty insurance in this State.
according TO laws thereof, until the 3lsU, day OF
December a. D. 1898.
In testimony whereof have hereunto set my
hand and seal vt Pierre this 2Sth day OF
March, A. D.. 1913. Il. g. CAMPBELL,
Commissioner OF Insurance.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1898-04-08
GEORGE 4. HOWELL.
First publication April 20.

Notice to Owner Before Tax Deed
Shall ne.
10 David III. Thompson to all whom it
may concern:
You are hereby notified that on the
4th day of November, 1895, the follow
ing piece or parcel Of "eal estate taxed
in the name of David II. Thompson,
| and situated in the county of Pennng-
| ton and state of South Dakota as fol-
lows: East half of southwest quarter
| 50 acres west half of the southeast quar-
ter, SO acres, Section 10. township 2 N.
range 10 east b. H. NJ. was sold for
taxes due and delinquent for tae year
| 1874 by the treasurer of said county to
Pennington county, and was by said
purchaser duly assigned to Frank c.
thompson, who is now the lawful
| holder of the certificate of purchase;
that said taxes due and delinquent on
said 4th day Of Novemb Der. 1895 was
S24.l2, with interest and penalty $l.71
making a total of &25 SO: that the pen
atty and interest on same at the date of
service of this notice is SIS 80. making
Total amount necessary to redeem
$32 s.. together with such interest as
may accrue after this date and the cost
OF service of this notice: that this sum
mast be paid and that The right OF re
demptlon will expire and deed to sale
land be issued within sixty days from
the completed service of this notice.
Dated at Rapid City, s. D., this 9tl
day Of April, 1888.
FRANK G. THOMPSON.
First publication April 18TH