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Sierra County advocate. [volume] (Kingston, N.M.) 1884-1960, 1900-08-03
MOTHERS KINGDOM.

There Il kingdom dear on earth
known by the name OF home
Where love nnd happiness have birth.
Nilh mother on the throne
Ana with her love- brishi scrptcr fair
She reigns IN saint-i like glory there.
II shadows dim the sncrcd place.
And touch the subjects degr,
with tuuaer ioveleht on her faco
That shows 10 signs Of fear.
She smle- and prays unii tho night
Wears the 0Tlsht crown Of morning Hight.
And II some roe seeks to Invade
The peace crowned iiNr domain.
The brave. true mother. undismayod,
H. on Loves aitur lnln,
TO live OF de lor the wcnh child
Iiy Sin aud SORROW both dehiod.
@ holy kingdom. ruled 10y lovc D%4
And earnest prayer and SMILE
The KIN dom most Ike that above.
Which kroNN no Sin or guile.
Forever rlay thy holy tight
Danish the gloom OF sin and night. sx
q faithful mother. ovcrmore
May tly true womAns hand
WAVE loNes sweet scrptcr gently DER
The ltIe household band
While thou dost reign IN thy srcnt worth
Gods angels white shah walk the carthi
- Mrs Nj a. Holt. 10 Christian Work
Sierra County advocate. [volume] (Kingston, N.M.) 1884-1960, 1900-08-03

A "hcfo' de war" mntron was teach-
Ing one OF the little darl,ics on her
plantation how 10 spell. The primer
she nsed vns pictorial one. aud over
snch word vas It's accompanying pie
furc, and Polly plibly spelled 10Y, OK"
and box. box" "ctc. But the teacher
ihonght she was making too rnpid
progress, so she put her hand over the
picture and sand: Polly. whit does
OK spcll9" OK" answered Polly.
nimbly ''IIow do YOU know that II
spells OK. rolly2" seed his TAIL" re-
piled the apt folly.-Argonaut.
Sierra County advocate. [volume] (Kingston, N.M.) 1884-1960, 1900-08-03
SIERRA COUNTY OFFICERS
COURT DATES.

Fourth Mondays il May and Novem
Der District Cont for The Third Jniicial
District convenes ~ Sierra County lils
Honor, Jn lge + w. paik"r, presiding
Sierra County advocate. [volume] (Kingston, N.M.) 1884-1960, 1900-08-03
Delaware street,

Thanks, my dear" said, grateful
"; do you think that will get rid of
li,,
The true northerner., 1900-11-16
WOmen's Jackets.

1t has been a backward season. Old
Probabilities has been fighting the coat
makers, tooth and nail. They have been
at their wits end, and they have suf-
fered financial loss. Here is a lot of
Womens Jackets that one man lost on.
There are seven styles, viz:
WOmen's Castor -COlOred Beaver Goats.
High storm collar, tight-fitting back;
the seasons price, $3.50, the
New Price is $4.
Women'S Black Beaver Jackets,
Storm applique collar and reveres
trimmed in applique; the new price, $3.50
Ladies' flll Wool KerseD Jackets,
In black, royal and castor; storm col
lars lined throughout. A fine, tailor
made Jacket, the price of which is $500;
new price, S6.9S.
Ladies' Castor -Colored 26 in. Box Goats,
Lined with Durango Satin: guaranteed
for two years. A $1,000 coat; our special
price, $3.50
Ladies' ElaGk, ROYAL and Castor -oOlOrcd
Jackets.
All the best productions and just from
the manufacturers hands. Coats sold
as high as $3.50; yours for 1896.
a fine lot of 6hidren'S and Misses Jack
cts and WOmen'S CaDeS.
The true northerner., 1900-11-16

Unprecedented Bargains !
UNDERWEAR.

Are you hard to please in underwear
We are, and that is the reason this store
has achieved renown for selling only the
BEST OF UNDERWEAR.
Three items are especially under
priced this week.
Women'S MerinO Vests and Pants,
The SOC sort are priced this week and
next at just half-25 cents.
Odd sizes in Children's Merino Vests
and Pants at 10c, 15c to % cents.
WOmen'S Wool Vests and Pants,
In Sanitary gray, those usually sold at
Soc; garments priced to you at Sl.25 for
suit.
Childrens HEAVY fleeced Vests and
Pants at from 15c to 35c, according to
sizes.
Women's gray Vests and Pants, heeced,
81 cts. each.
Boys heavy feeced Shirts and Drawers,
worth 3715c each; two suits for Sl.25.
The true northerner., 1900-11-16
Local Department.

f. f. Downing was at Niles on bust
ness, Tuesday.
Mary Lamont is seriously i'll and her
recovery is not expected.
Maple Grove lodge, X. Of p, is having
work each Monday evening.
The true northerner., 1900-11-16
A Fine Picture with a card.

A fine picture bearing card which
states that it is Christmas present for
someone, was placed in II. A. .Shoesmith's
show window few days ago. Mr.. Shoe
smith assures us that he is giving out
tickets to young and old who will stop
in for them and hopes to get out at least
1000: nice present for someone. I'll
The true northerner., 1900-11-16
Money to Loan on Farm Securities

Money to Loan on Farm Securities.
$500 to 81 900 at per cent.
81 900 to $1,000 at per cent.
$1,000 upward at 5lS per cent.
Phone at residence or inquire at B. F.
Heckert's office. 23S0ti
II. T.. JENNINGS, Paw Paw
The true northerner., 1900-11-16
Cash for Fur.

Highest cash price paid for all kinds of
fur, copper, old rubber and paper-rags,
delivered at my residence, first house
south of river on Lawton road. .. j.
Landphere, Paw Paw, Nov. l, 1900. S0t3*
The true northerner., 1900-11-16

Lost, double wagon spring, between
Paw Paw and Gobleville, Tuesday. Find
er please leave it at j. ID. Holmes, Paw
Paw. I'll w. B. STONE.
The true northerner., 1900-11-16

Russ Bleaching Blue makes clothes
whittier than snow, delights the laundress.
All grocers sell in in and 10 cent pack
ages. m
The true northerner., 1900-11-16
MILLINERY.

To-day's news is of bargains. The Pat
tern Hats have served their purpose, so
they go at GREAT REDUCTIONS.
The pretty, fetching things our own
milliners have turned out must say
adieu also.
Those of you who have delayed buying
your winter hats have made money by
procrastinating, provided you decide to
benefit by our offerings of
ALL MILLINEY AT COST TO CLOSE.
The true northerner., 1900-11-16
Cleaning Walki

Proposals for cleaning snow from the
walks in the village of Paw Paw this win
ter will be received by the council Mon
day evening, November 26, 1900.
S2t2 w. III. MASON,
Village Clerk.
The true northerner., 1900-11-16

Money to loan on real estate.
60tfl T.. +. PARKS.
The true northerner., 1900-11-16

II. w. McCabe, Auctioneer,
Paw Paw, Mich. Services always salts.
factory. Terms reasonable. If
The true northerner., 1900-11-16
WOmen's Wrappers.

A bargain-a bargain which dignifies
the word Made of good fleece lined
material: ruffles and yokes; in fact, made
in dressmaker made fashion. If you
would benefit by this Offering be quick.
They are Only Is cents in This Lot.
The true northerner., 1900-11-16
Pensions.

Having recently been admitted to
practice before the department of the
interior, / shall hold myself in readiness
to transact any business before the de-
partment that may be intrusted to me.
Especial attention will be given to pen
sion claims.
O3tfl O. w. ROWLAND.
The true northerner., 1900-11-16

The leading fire insurance companies
represented by Il. +. PARKS.
The true northerner., 1900-11-16
! aper Hanging

Iaper Hanging
Done in the best possible manner. We
are agents for the celebrated Potter Wall
Paper Mills mot i'm the trust) and can
sell you wall paper cheaper than anyone
Interior and exterior decorating. Office
in the Manning block. opposite First
National Bank. Call and see samples
49tfl JAS. A. LEECH & Son.
r. A. Shoesmith, residence 81 Pine ST.,
just west of Presbyterian church. [54tf
To Loan.
A few thousand dollars to loan on real
estate security.
tfl LINCOLN III. TITUS.
Paw Paw savings Bank.
Capital S40O0000. +. w. SELLICK, Pres.
j. j. WooDMAN, j. w. FREE,
Vice Pres, Cashier.
BOARD or DIRECTORS:
j. j. Woodman, Daniel Morrison,
John w. Free w. II. Sellick,
+. w. Sellick, William j. Sellick,
G.. E. Lyle, l.. III. Titus.
Interest Paid on Certificates of Deposit.
Thompson Furniture Co.
Furniture and Undertaking.
Night calls answered, 81 North Niles
street Z3oo
The true northerner., 1900-11-16
Livery and Feed Barn.
New Fall Millinery.
Buckwheat Wanted.

| will pay the highest market price for
buckwheat. My roller process buck
wheat -four is the best on the market.
r. IL. MINER,
Prop'r Almena Roller Mills.
The true northerner., 1900-11-16

Wanted.
Bright boy to learn printers trade.
ii The True Northt ner.
The true northerner., 1900-11-16

X. A. Shoesmith, residence 81 Pine ST.,
just west of Presbyterian church. [54tf
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-12-16
HANNIBAL.

HANNIBAL, o., December 15.-Mrs,
Alexander, OF Sistersyille, Is visiting her
son, Mr.. J. A. Alexander.
Misses Minnie and Sarah Muhleman
were shopping in Wheeling Tuesday
and Wednesday.
Mr.. Frank Lloyd was a business caller
az Moundsville Monday and Tuesday.
Gessrs. A. 81. Voegtly and 5. Leap
were at Woodsfield Tuesday.
Miss Ella Amos, Of New Matamoras.
is the guest Of relatives In town.
Mr.. Charles fisher. Of the firm OF
House & Hermann, Of Wheeling. visit
ed his mother, Mrs Lou fisher, Thurs
day.
Mr.. Jacob Fraley was at Wheeling
the past week 10 see his brother, ]. A.
Fraley who is in the Haskins Hospital.
Latest report says he is improving and
will soon be home.
Our merchants surely deserve great
deal of praise for the fine line of Hol-
iday goods which they have on exhibi-
bition.
Mrs. Minnie eiyer returned 70 her
home yesterday, after spending sever
al days Ia town the guest Of AIRS. Aaam
Henthorna.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-12-16

tailoring establishment into it early in
January
B. NJ. Yeager, of Warrington, was a
Grafton visitor Wednesday and Thurs
day.
Governor-elect A B. White, of Park
ersburg, passed through town Friday,
en- route to Washington, D. C.
J. c. NEWMAN, of the Western Union
Telegraph Company, will spend his
holidays at Baltimore. Md.
Col J. T. McGraw was in Parkers-
burg Thursday.
Hon. Chas. Fisher, representative
elect from Marion county, was in town
Thursday.
The Belle Telephone Company is
giving coat of paint to the poles here
in town.
D. J. Gibson, of Newburg, one of the
national electors on the Prohibition
ticket, was a business caller to town
Thursday.
Charles Corbin, of Fairmont, was
here Thursday.
The Black Diamond Express at the
Opera Monday night
Ira E. Robinson returned Monday
from a business trip to Chicago.
Miss Anna Remlinger was visiting
friends at Parkersburg the first of the
week.
Mrs. Jane MADEIRA, of Morgantown, is
visiting her son, Clark, on West Main
street.
Miss Tissie Fahey returned to her
home in Wheeling after two weeks visit
to the Misses Fahey, on the West Side
There will be fair and festival at
Brinkmans hall on the nights of the
18th and GOTH
Mrs. Judge NJ. H. Dent returned the
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-12-16

Mystic Lodge No. Is, A. F. and A.
NJ, held its regular meeting on Monday
night. At the conclusion of the rou-
tine business, the following officers
were elected: w. NJ, w. T. Lilly; S.
W., W. L. Shaffer; ]. W., DR.. Sivey;
treasurer, Geo. Brinkman; secretary,
Greed o. Newton.
James B. Gaming, of Valley Falls,
was visitor in town the first of this
week.
The magic lantern entertainment
given by the young people of the Bap-
fist church, Tuesday evening, drew a
large crowd and netted handsome
sum of money for its promoters.
The merchants are employing all the
available clerks to assist in holiday
trade.
Charles H. Rector is assisting in the
clerical work of the M. and NJ. bank
during the business rush.
No new cases of smallpox have de-
veloped. The local authorities have it
entirely under control.
Charles A. Carroll has sold his store
in the East End to Mrs Hyson
DR.. w. F. Vankirk will occupy the
lIOuL lOOtuS III INC 1ldSSlldS UuIluILS
on Main street for his offices, after the
first of the year.
Grafton is to have two weddings dur
ing the month of January, which are to
be the social events of the season.
There was party here Monday look
ing for room in which to open con-
fectionery store.
Mrs. Libby Church will assist Henry
Leps with his news stand during the
holiday season.
A. j. Wilkinson was at Cincinnati
the first OF the week on business for
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-12-16

first of the week from a visit to her
son Bert, at Morgantown.
Miss Icie Taylor viii spend the holt
days with Huntington friends.
Mr.. and Mrs Chas Sinsel, of Boise
City, Idaho, are visiting relatives in
this county.
A miner named King, from the
Georges Greek mines, has been prospect
ing for coal the past week, near the
curve bridge one mile east of town. He
reported Friday that he had discoy-
cred an eight-foot vein of coal in the
bed Of the creek. The news has Great
ed quite an excitement among the bust
ness men, and a number of them have
visited the place to-day preparatory to
taking steps towards the early develop
ment of the mine 1t will be thorough
ly tested and those after the business
management will communicate with
mining experts at once and start the
ball to rolling. The opening is but a
short distance from the corporate lin
its, and its development may be the
means of opening a large coal territory
in this county, that has been entirely
unknown to the mining world.
The opera Cavalleria Rusticana was
rendered to an apreciative audience
Thursday night.
Miss Mamie Carr, of Fairmont, spent
Sunday the guest of friends in town.
Miss Maggie Keolz returned to her
home in Keyser after visit to her
COUSIN. Miss Kate Keolz, on Washing
ton street.
George L. Jolliffe was at Fairmont
Saturday, attending the funeral Of his
niece. Miss Lilly Crisis.
Miss Lizzie Poe, Of Parkersburg. l.
the guest Of her sister, Mrs. e. ]. Me-
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-12-16
wv O Rord the nresent incnmhent.

w. o. Boyd, the present incumbent.
The partnership existing between
| Summervile and Barlow in the insur-
ance business, has been dissolved.
! Chas. w. Monroe was at Fairmont on
Friday afternoon.
| The list of jurors have been drawn
for the January term of circuit court.
Tom McGraw, of Huntington, is visit
! ing friends in town.
| The Board of Education of Fetter-
man district let the contract for the
| building of new school house at Blue
vile, enc mile east of town.
! J. w. Robinson. of Fellowsville, was
! in town Wednesday.
! Col. c. L. Smith, of Fairmont, was
! in town Friday of this week.
! Michael Means has announced him
self as candidate for city collector.
| Grafton should have free delivery by
the first of January.
The merchants have abandoned the
early closing for the holiday season.
William H. Bailey left Monday for a
weeks stay at his saw-mill near Wo-
melsdorf, in Randolph county.
l.. L. Loar was at Clarksburg the
first of the week.
Mrs. iona Hartman fell on the pave
ment Monday, FL front of her resid-
ence, receiving badly broken ankle.
Clyde Lewis came home from the I'm
iversity Saturday to spend the holidays.
Riley Gregg will move his family to
his new home on the West Side, the
first of the year.
q. NJ. Cochran was at Meadland,
Thursday. ON legal business.
Henry Runge, the merchant tailor,
who purchased the Straub property on
Main street, will repair it and move his
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-12-16
Personal Notes,

George E. Brand and family have re-
turned from visit with relatives at
Morgantown.
Contractor R. L. Stevens is again dan
gerously i'll at his home on Quincy
street. Several months ago he was
seized with a serious attack of la
grippe and never recovered from its
effect, and this, along with other dis
eases of which he is suffering makes
his recovery doubtful.
Lawrence Hennen and wife left for
Washington D. c., Thursday evening
of this week. Mr. Hennen has again
been selected to a place as compositor
in the government printing office.
Mrs. G. G. Showalter is dangerously i'll
with heart disease, etc.
Mrs. G. A. Vincent and little child
are the guests of her parents and re-
latives near Grafton. She was accom-
panied by her sister, Miss Ollie, who
has been her guest for several days.
Homer Price has removed his family
from Weston, where he had been en-
gagged in the oil business. They now
occupy their house on Madison street
0. S. Mckinney spent several days
this week in Pittsburg.
George Steele, prominent merchant
of Morgantown, was in the city awhile
the latter part of the week.
Dr.. George Mayors assisted DR.. Hill
in his practice at Montana few DAYS
this week.
A civil service examination is being
held at the public school building in this
city to-day for the purpose of selecting
a letter carrier and postoff1ce clerk
There are but three applicants taking
the examination.
Helen. the infant daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. w. D. Harrington, died We'd
nesday evening of this week, and was
buried yesterday. It's death was due to
a complication of diseases.
Harvey Kellar was brought to the
hospital from Huntsville, this county,
where he had received a badly mangled
foot. coal car partly passed over it
while he was at work in the mines.
Mrs. Jane Mercer is still dangerous
ly III at her home on ocut avenue Ow-
ing to her advanced age but little hopes
are entertained for her recovery. She
is the mother of Prof. Mercer, of the
High school.
A drain sewer is being laid from the
city water tanks and will connect onto
the sewer on Pike street, in order to
carry off the overflow Of water at the
tanks.
Allison Shackleford, burly looking
negro, stole silver watch from the
residence OF w. l.. Caldwell, at Gala
hines Switch, near here, Thursday
evening, and Immediately left the
place. He was captured here last even
ing by Policeman Hawkins, and was
taken before Squire Bennington this
morning, and given preliminary hear
ing. He was fined $40 and costs, and
given a 30-days sentence in the coun-
" jail.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-12-16
his book company.

his book company.
The new school building on the South
Side will be ready for occupancy the
first of the year.
James L. Poe, of McKim, Tyler
county, rs the guest of friends in this
county.
Major F. B. Blue was in Washington,
D. c., Thursday and Friday, looking
after his fences in the postoffice here
The major is very elated over the out
look, and we'll he might be, as it is
generally conceded by those in a posi-
ton to know, that when the time comes
for the appointment to be made, that
his will be the only application sent to
the department The ingratitude OF
Holt in his efforts to defeat the nomin-
alton of Congressman Dayton, seems to
be the great barrier that prevents him
from landing the plum third time.
General George w. Curtin and wife
of Sutton, W. Va, were the guests of
Mr.. l.. Mallonee, on MILFORD street.
Tuesday evening. They were en- route
to Washington. D. G..
Attorney S. NJ. Musgrove was at Fair
mont Monday.
The county is building a pest house
at the county infirmary.
DR.. and Mrs H. C. Fueller returned
Thursday from a two weeks visit to
friends in Randolph county.
Miss Hannah Dewoody has accepted
the position as stenographer for DR..
J. W. Walker.
Lewis Kitzmiller, the newly-elected
county clerk, will take charge of the
office Monday.
But two candidates as yet are spoken
of the the office of Mayor, that of J..
o. Chenoweth, the City Collector. and
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-12-16
opera House Will Be Sold.

The opera house, or rink building
rather, has not yet been purchased, but
the sale will likely be made the coming
week The building is owned by Geo.
Nelson and Jud Gallaher, both of this
city, and the person contemplating its
purchase is freight agent Crow. If
the sale is made the old building will be
torn down and large business house
erected on the ground. If suitable
ground could be gotten and at rea-
sonable price, Messrs. Nelson and Gal
laher would erect an opera house that
would be a credit to the town, but this
it seems, they are unable to do.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-12-16
Hill Not Yet Sentenced.

A. T. Hill was indicted at the recent
session of the grand jury and a verdict
rendered by the jury Thursday evening
of guilty of felony. Several months
ago he broke into a B. & o. car and
stole goods-ladies' skirts, shoes, ETC..
consigned to F. W. Wilson, a merchant
of this city. The goods tnat he is alleg-
ed to have stolen and recovered by De-
tective Shorts, were brought into court.
The case was exceptionally interesting
throughout, and the STATE and defend
ant each were represented by Fair
mont's ablest attorneys. The judges
will doubtless name the term of years
he is to serve in the State penitentiary
the first of the week.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-12-16
William Jobes CAPTURED.

VIM. Jobes was arrested Thursday
evening by Policeman Barthton for
being drunk and disorderly on the
street Jobes was boarded for a few
days at the home of Mr. and Mrs. David
Rogers, and during the search the jew
elry which was stolen from Rogers
was found en- his person. He was re-
manded to Jail in default of $500, after
being given a hearing by the justice.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-12-16
FA|RMONT
OPERA HOUSE TO BE SOLD AND
RAZED TO MAKE ROOM FOR
BUSINESS BLOCK.
WILLIAM JOBES IN JAIL
PUBLIC SCHOOLS OF FAIRVIEW
CLOSED ON ACCOUNT OF
SCARLET FEVER.

F'AIRMONT, w. Va, December Is.
A part of the machinery, etc., from
the ice plant and brewery Of this place
is being taken to New Martinsville, this
State. and an ice plant of an 18-ton ca
pacity will be established at that place
Several business men of that city who
are interested in the enterprise, will
make application for charter to manu-
facture electric light to run in con-
nection with the ice plant. They ex-
pect to be ready for operation, it is
said, before April LIST.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-12-16
Remains of Mrs. Crisis Inferred.

Impressive funeral services were
held over the remains of Mrs. Lillian
Jackson Criss, wife of E. B. Criss, at
her late residence in this city this af-
ternoon. She had been sufferer for
many months of consumption, and died
at 80 o'clock Thursday morning, aged
% years. Her remains were buried
in Woodlawn cemetery A husband
and several relatives are left to mourn
her demise,
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-12-16

Cafferty, on the West Side.
Bert Martin, OF Fairmont, was here
Sunday visiting relatives.
Miss Lulu Thompson Is visiting
friends at Salem.
Bert Dent and Clarence Poe returned
Saturday from Morgantown to spend
the holidays at their home in town.
John 3. Mccoy returned Tuesday
from a two weeks visit to Fairmont.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-12-16
Scarlet Fever MT Fairview.

The public schools at Fairview, this
county, have closed their doors and are
to remain closed for few days on &C
count of the prevalence of scarlet fever.
There are several cases of the disease
there, with occasional new cases break
ing out. the closing of the schools, it
is thought, will prevent the spreading
of the disease.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-12-16
GRAFTON.

GRAFTON. w. Va, December 15.-
Col. G. B. Keefauver, of Charleston, W.
Va, was business caller to town Mon
day.
Alphonso Lghthart, sold his barber
e''op ON Main street to Murphy & Co.