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Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1901-08-09
CYCLONE IN NoRroK.

Norfolk, Va, August CA cyclone
passed through Brambleton Ward
this afternoon, unroohng houses on
Charles and Sheldon avenues, and
earring away everything detachable
in its path.
A heavy downpour of rain immediate
y followed the wind, which came
from tho south aud passed North
ward.
The houses damaged were owned
principally by G. ID. Coke.
The tracks of the Virginia Beach
railroad were blocked temporarily
by the debris.
The wind came suddenly and
passed like a fash People are now
iocking to the scene from all direct
ions,
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1901-08-09
Senator st OIair.

Much TO the regret OF his friends
both in Southwest Virginia, and
throughout the State, Senator Alex
andcr St.Clair has announced that he
will not stand for the nomination
again this fall. Mr.. StClair has
served two terms from the district
composed ofthe counties of TazeweIl,
Buchanan, Dickinson and Wise,
Although his county, TazeweIl, usu-
ally gives something like one thous-
and two hundred Republican majority
he carried it both times by majority
Of over FIVE hundred. Mr.. Stellar i.
pr Jminenily mentioned for Congress:
from the Ninth District, as are also
Delegare Joseph G. Wysor, OF PuIas
XII; Senator r. p. Bruce. of Scott
and Judge J. W Marshall, of Craig
II . understood that Judge VIM. f.
Rhea wi stand for the nomination
ag-i RI I'm o Times.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1901-08-09
Laguan, Samar. p. l.,
June, 2, 1901.
Captain 1st, Infantry, Go. GA

LOB uah, Odmdrs L. lee
June, z, 1901.
MIR. II. A. Miller,
Tazewell, Va,
My dear Sir;
Captain Lacey, our Company Com.
mander, has written to you telling of
the death of your son, Charles. our
lst Sergeant, on June 1st.
Believe me, and 1 speak for the
whole Company, you and your family
have our tenderest sympathy in this.
your sad, great loss. Our hearts 90
out in sympothy for you so far awsv.
God help you and give you strength
your aching hearts to bear.
His body has not been recovered
as yet, and We fear it has been wash
ed ont to sea, as the current in the
river was exceedingly strong. I viii
inform you at once if it should be.
and pray that it will be, for thsn
we can bury him with military hon
ors, and In due time the remains will
be sent to the United States, then
you can haye him in your own bury
ing ground.
Be assured your son died willis
doing his duty for his country, and
his company. We have lost a COM
rade whom we had learned 10 love
and respect as soldier and q man.
Kind and generous to a fault, his
loss is keenly felt and sns that viii
be hard to fill.
He had some pictures of his rela-
tives and family group, you NO
doubt would like to have, go win send
them under separate cover. Do NOT
hesitate to write me II there is an,
thing you desire in the way of infor
nation. With deepest sympathv. Z
am Very sincerely,
GARDINER l.. VAS Tauxp.
| Corporal Co., 'sAn list, u. g. inv
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Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1901-08-09
PREDICTION ON SUFFRAGE PLAN
mr. Flood Says Practically No
White Man Will Be Die sranchised

Mr. Flood Says Practically Mo
White Man Will Be Die ssranohisad
Richmond. Va, August 6.-In the
course OF conversation with Mr..
FLOOD the member of the convention
from Appomattox, he said this morn
ing to a party Of the Richmond News:
without improperly divulging the
secret deliberations of the SUFFRAGE
committee, Of which 1 am member
l may say that sufficient procress
mas been made to establish the fact
mat the report of the committee will
practically disfranchise no white
man. No matter whether the RIGHT
OF franchise be based upon a prop
erty or some other qualification,
there is not the slightest chance for
asuffrage clause that will disfrapchise
anv considerable number of white
men. 1t will carry out the Norfolk
pledge upon this point The conyen.
ton was called for the purpose
FIRST to eliminate the negro vote
TO utmost practicable extent; and,
secondly, 10 reduce the taxes and
the expenses Of operating the govern
ment. If these two objects are ac-
complished there is no combination
OF opposing Influences that can
defeat the constitution"
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1901-08-09
srnsn Far us.

We have quries a. to small
farms good o es-for ie. If you
known OF su,h |, ces ct us know.
We can rent number of houses
in the community,
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1901-08-09
Drowningof Segr. Miller

Ane ioho"ihg interesting letters
tell the sad story of the drowning
of q. f, Miller, in the PHILIPPINES, as
related in last weeks NEWS. They
will be read with fearful interest bv
many relatives and friends.
Laugan, Samar, P.I.
June 3, 1901.
MIR. Il. A. Miller,
Tazewell, Va,
My dear Sir:
1t is my most painful duty to in
form you that your son, Charles +.
Miller, late lst, Sergeant Company
"a" lst, Infantry, was drowned while
crossing the Chairman River, near
the town of Chairman, on this island,
about 3 p. m. June 1st, 1901. He,
with two others were crossing the
river in n small boat, when the boat
upset and, though the river is not
very wide, your son was drowned
while the others escaped.
In the loss of Sergeant Miller, the
U. 5. Government has lost one of its
very best soldiers, and his Company
fine LIST Sergeant and we'll below
cd comrade.
He was a sober, industrious and
painstaking soldier, always ready to
do bis duty in the most thorough
manner. He endeared himself to his
comrades and made himself marked
aud respected by all officers who
came in contact with him, by his
sterling qualities OF honesty, relia
bility and devotion to duty. No one
can feel his loss more sincerely than
l, his Company Commander.
Believe me, you have my most
heartfelt sympathy in your great
sorrow.
Please inform me whether you de-
sire his effects, all clothing, sent to
you, or sold in the usual way and the
proceeds turned into the Government
10 be claimed by You, together with
all other monies that are due him.
by applying TO the Auditor for the
War Department, Washington, d. c
Very Sincerely.
ID. r. LACEY, JR.,
Captain 1st, Infantry, Go. GA
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1901-08-09
R. C. CHAPMAN
FALL STYLES.

We are showing dress trimmings, the latest Fall
styles The nswest creations Escurica Brads These
goods delicatey embroidered very sheer material.
Coors black and white. Prices 25 the yard and up
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1901-08-09
7 Boys Wash Suits

Only remain counters today They made of
linen crash pink and blue bicycle CLOTH white blue duck.
The price of these little suits 81 49, 81 6S s5 and $S
We to close these little suits at once
The prices them
$14S Linen Suits $l.10.
$l.6S Duck Suits now 81 rs,
$l.87 Duck Suits now $137,
S1.75 Bicycle Suits $l25.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1901-08-09
WRECK NEAR FERGUSON,

Passenger train No. 4.from Colum-
bus, was delayed six hours yesterday
by freight wreck near Ferguson, ON
the Kenova division. Two engines
were badly damaged and a number
of cars smashed into kindling wood.
No. 3, which lett this city sbout $3.50
Monday night, was delayed about
ten hours by the same accident.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1901-08-09
HEAD-oN COHESION.

There was an ugly freight wreck
near North Fork yesterday morning.
two engines being practically torn to
pieces, and about thirteen cars being
derailed, 1t is understood that the
air refused to work and the engineer
of an east bound freight train found
it impossible to hold back his train
while descending heavy grade. A
head-on collision resulted, and the
train crews only saved themselves by
Jumping.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1901-08-09
Railroad Trouble.

From Bluefeid Telegraph "wednesday ~
At the hoxr of going to press this
morning, passenger train No. 3 from
Norfolk has not yet put in its appear
ance. The delay was caused by a
monster slide near Christiansburg.
No freight or coal trains were run
east o: this city yesterday afternoon.
No. l6 left On schedule time but il
was given out that it would be held of
Radford until the read was clear.
The ChristIansburg neighborhood
was visited by terrific downpour OF
rain Tuesday night ard it is said
that great damage was done.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-04-18
FledIer & FIedIer, Attorneys.

NOTICE TO HEAR PETITION FOR EXAMINATION
AND ALLOWANCE OF FINAL ACCOUNT, ETC.
STATE of Wisconsin, Iowa County Court
D-ln Probate.
Notice is hereby given that at special
term of the Iowa County Court to be held in
and for said county, at the court house, in
the city of Dodgevtlle, in said county, on the
l4th day of May, A. D., 1901, being the
End Tuesday of said month, at ten O'clock
in the forenoon of said day, the following
matters will be heard and considered:
The application Of Catherine Burghardt,
ADMINISTRATIVE of the estate of Robert McEl-
hatton late of said county, deceased for the
examination and allowance of her admins.
tration account, and the assignment of the
residue of said estate to such persons as
are by law entitled to the same.
And 1t is further ordered that public no.
tice thereof be given to all persons Interested
by publishing a copy OF this notice for three
weeks successfully, prior to said day of hear
ing, in the Iowa County Democrat u weekly
newspaper published in said county
By order Of the Court.
ALDRO jerks, County Judge.
Dated Dodgeville, Wis, April 9TH, 1901.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-04-18
Entertainment,

Mt Castle hall, Mineral Point, Thurs
day evening, April 70, under the aus
pieces Of the Knights of Pythias and
the Mineral Point Orchestra. The
program will consist of selections by
the orchestra and by large hall
monograph which has been secured
for the occasion. Tickets for concert
35c; children 20c. The evenings en-
tertainment will conclude with q dane
ing party in the banquet hall. Music
will be furnished by the Mineral Point
orchestra. Tickets for the dance. soc.
All arc cordially invited, and u good
time is assured
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-04-18
LEGAL NOTICES.
NOTICE TO HEAR PETITION FOR
DEMONSTRATION.

STATE of Wisconsin, Iowa County Court.
~ ss-ln Probate.
Notice is hereby given that Mt special
term OF the Iowa County Court to be held in
and for said county, at the Court House in
the city of Dodgeyille, in said county, on the
l4th day OF May, A. D., 1901 being the second
Tuesday Of said month, at ten O'clock in the
forenoon OF sad day the following matters
will be heard and considered.
The application of Mary Bell Hodges for to
have the property heretofore assigned to the
two children of Mary Jane Grant by the final
Judgment in the estate of Isaac Tamblyn,
deceased, assigned to Mary Bell Hodges, the
said Grant children being dead.
And 1t Is further ordered, that public no
tice thereof be given to all persons interested
by publishing copy of this order for three
weeks successively, prior to said day of hear
ing in The Iowa County Democrat, Il weekly
newspaper published in said county,
By order of the Court
ALDRO jerks, County, Judge.
Dated DodgevilIe, Wis, April IL, 1901.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-04-18
The Clothior and Furnisher.
MIR. lanes T., LENAUAN

died ut the home OF his mother, Mrs
Catherine Lenahan, on Saturday
April -; aged nearly 81 years.
Deceased was born in Mineral
Point IN May 1850, where he always
resided, with the exception OF several
years, when he attended school at
Notro Dame, Indiana. He was for
many years clerk and book keeper in
the store of father and uncle. He was
md excellent penman, and bright
and capable young man, and was
well liked by all who Knew him. For
the last twelve years he was subject to
severe attacks Of rheumatism, which
was the Immediate cause Of his death.
The funeral was held on Monday
afternoon and was attended by large
circle Of sympathizing friends.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-04-18
Examination of Candidates for
West Point.

Congressman Babcock, of the Third
district, has arranged for COMPETE
tive examination of the candidates for
the West Point Military academy, to
take place at 10 O'Clock a. M, on
Wednesday, the 10Th day of Nav,
1901, at Lancaster, Wisconsin.
The following gentlemen have con-
sented to serve as a board of eXamin-
ers: Prof. L. l.. Clark, principal of
the high school; George B. Clement
son, attorney, and DR.. S. w. Doc
little.
At this examination one candidate
and one alternate will be selected, the
alternate to be in line for appointment
in case the candidate fails to pass the
required examination for admission
to West Point. The age for admis-
sion is from II to % years. The can
didate must be unmarried, not less
than five feet, three inches in height
or 100 ponds in weight, free from
which may render him unfit for
military service; must be well versed
in reading, writing, photography and
arithmetic, and must have a knowl-
edge of the elements of English gram
mar, of descriptive geography, and of
the history of the United States. The
successful candidate will not enter the
academy until one year from this fall,
as the present cadet from this dis
trict will not graduate until June 1902.
This competitive examination is
open to all young men of the required
age ana qualifications who have been
actual bona tide and continuous resi-
dents of the third Congressional dis
trict for the past two years or more.
Further particulars and full regu-
lations covering the examination and
admission of candidates may be had
by writing the Secretary of War,
Washington, d. c., or to j. w. Bah
cock, M. c., Necedah, Wis.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-04-18
+. NJ, Dyer, Attorney.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.


STATE of Wisconsin, Iowa County Court
~ IS. In Probate.
In the matter of the estate of Francis
Griffith, deceased.
Letters of administration on the estate of
Francis Griffith, deceased, having been
issued to Samuel Griffith:
Notice is hereby given, that the creditors
OF said Francis Griffith, deceased, are allow
ed and limited by order OF this court, until
and including the first Tuesday of NOvem-
ber 1901, being the 9th day of said
month to present their claims and demands
against said Francis Griffith. deceased, to
the county court for examination and
allowance.
Notice is also hereby given, that the claims
Adjusted S by this T court. at the Office a@e
of the county judge at the court house in the
city OF Dodgeville, in said county, ON the
first Tuesday Of DECEMBER, A. D., 1901,
Dated this 3D. day of April, 1901.
By the Court
35w4 ALDRo jerks, County Judge.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-04-18
Fielder & Fielder, Attorneys.
NOTICE TO HEAR PETITION FOR
ADMINISTRATION.

STATEof Wisconsin, Iowa County Court
y ss-ln Probate,
Notice is hereby given that at n special
term of the Iowa County court. to be held in
and for said county, at the court house. I'm
the city of Dodgeville in said county, on
the fourth Tuesday OF said month, at ten
o'clock i'm the forenoon OF said day, the
following matters will be heard and consid-
cred
The application OF John Mitchell, for the
appointment of an admi oistrator OF the
estate OF Joseph Ernest Mitchell late OF the
town OF Mineral Point, in said county, de-
ceased.
And it is further ordered, that public
notice thereof be given to all persons inter
ested by publishing a copy OF this order for
three weeks successfully, prior to SAID day
of hearing in The Iowa County Democrat
a weekly newspaper, published In said
county,
BY the order OF the court:
ALDRO jerks County Judge.
Dated Dodgeville, Wis March 20, 1901.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-04-18
Spensley x Mcllhon, Attorneys.
Nnrrrcr To CRrnIrnRs

STATE Of Wisconsin, Iowa County Court
- IS. In Probate.
In the matter OF the estate OF James
Hishen, deceased.
Letters testamentary on the estate OF James
Hishen, deceased, having been issued to
Dennis ID. Hishen:
Notice Is hereby given, that the creditors
OF said James Hishen deceased, are allow
ed and limited by order OF this court until
and Including the first Tuesday OF October,
A. ID. 1901, being the LIST day OF said month,
to present their claims and demands against
said James Hlshen, deceased, to the coun-
" court for examination and allowance
Notice is also hereby given that the claims
so presented will be examined and adjusted
by this Court, at the Office OF the County
Judge. at the Court House, In the city or
DodgeviIie in said County, on the first Tues
day OF November, 1901.
Dated this 18th day OF March, 1901.
BY the Court
5w4 ALpRo jerks, County Judge.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-04-18
Another Choice Lot Of Goods.

We have received another choice lot
of goods and will dispose of them ut u
considerable reduction below stand
ard prices just to induce II greater
number of people to wear tailor-made
clothing. Please come early and in
spect these goods, they are bargains
and will be picked up quick.
A. f. Dresden.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-04-18

Under the above heading the news
papers Of Platteville print the follow
ing:
We find 10 necessary 20 remind our readers
that II great many notices and Items which
are handed In rs news matter are purely
and simply advertising. As u matter OF
10 publish the following scale OF prices,
which IN the future we will charge for this
class Of notices,
Cards Of thanks .....,...,......... ...,.... DOC
Obituaries, over 100 words. ........5c per line
Church notices In regard TO sup
Ders. entertainments. .. ...., DC per line
Societies, suDpeTs, entertain
:, mentsI etc.,, PC per ilhe
RESOLUTIONS. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. DC per line
We wish TO state that there will be no ex-
ceptiOn 10 this rule, One and al must pay
this price, II you do not wish 10 pay, please
do not bring or send this class Of matter 10
Us. On computidg number ef lines count
PLATTEVILLE JOURNAL,
GRANT COUNTY NEWS
GRANT COUNTY WITNESS.
The above may seem strange to
those who are accustomed TO believe
that the publisher Is always anxious
TO get something to help fill his
columns, and who never stop TO think
that 1t takes money to run a news
paper, or that the publisher, when he
prints notices Of the class above dcs-
ignated, is rendering u service for
which he ought to be paid. In other
lines Of business, the exchange sys-
tenn, the credit, and other systems,
have been superseded by the leash
SYSTEM" and why should it not be
80 in the printing business? Publish
ers themselves are largely to blame
for not insisting long ago on the
adoption Of the cash plan. The Dem
ocrat Is glad to print the news, so far
AS it is possible to do 50, but must
draw the line when it comes to pub
fishing free, long obituaries, or long
notices Of any kind.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-04-18

The marriage of Mr.. otto II. Olson
and Miss Isabella Thompson took
II. Kelley, this city, on Tuesday
morning, q o'clock, Rev. G. Merrilleld
officiating. The bridal pair took the
early train for the capital, where they
will spend a day or two, after which
they will return to Mineral Point to
make th0ir home. Best wishes for n
prosperous and happy life.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-04-18

Richland Democrat: J. w. Martin
arrived home from his trip to Eng
land on Friday evening last. He
brought back thirty-fve head of cat
tie, thirty-four Red Polled cows, and
one black polled bull for an Iowa
breeder. He had the misfortune to
lose one COW, which jumped over
board during the process of unload
ing at the quarantine station in New
York.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-04-18

Married at Dodgeville, on We'd
nesday, April 10, 1901, Louis Graft
and Mary McKlllip, both of Yellow
stone, Father Ambauen officiating.
May this young couple have pleas
ant journey through life is the wish
Of their many friends. - Blanchard
Yillo Rlndn.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-04-18

After June 30 it will not be neces-
sary to put stamps on kilograms,
leases, money orders, express receipts
checks, promissory notes, mortgages
insurance policies and real estate con
veyances where the consideration is
under 50 500.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-04-18
NOTICE TO HEAR PETITION FOR

STATE of Wisconsin, Iowa County Court.
~ ss.-ln Probate,
Notice is hereby given that at special
term of the Iowa County Court, to be held in
and for said county, at the Court House, in
the city OF Dodgevillc in said county on the
seventh day of May, A. ID. 1901, being the
first Tuesday OF said month, at II O'clock
matters will be heard and considered:
The application OF Charles f. Adams for
the appointment Of an administrator of the
estate OF stephen Adams, late of the city
of Mineral Point in said county, deceased.
And 1T is further ordered, that public
notice thereof be given to all persons in
terested by publishing a copy of this order
for three weeks successfully, prior to said
day Of hearing, in The Iowa County Demo-
CTat "A weekly newspaper published in said
county. BY order of the court:
ALDRO jerks, County Judge.
Dated DOdgeville Wis, April =, 1901
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-04-18
The Best OF Dairy Farms
Nor. Sale.

Having numerous inquiries con
corning my farm has induced me to
place it with the Mineral Point Real
Estate Agency for sale. 1t contains
24O acres, entirely in grass, a barn
32XS0, with 10 #, basement, hay shed,
corn cribs and tool house. Dwelling
house 20X264, - stories. Fenced with
three and four wires, all in good con-
dition. Living waters on out of 6
40's, and the land is free from any
bitches. Practical miners claim the
Mineral Point and Ross mineral
ranges extend through this land. A
rigid inspection of the property is
solicited. Ed. A. Phillips.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-04-18
Furniture at Auction

In front of the city hall on Satur-
day afternoon, at one o'clock, N. X.
Van Matro will sell at auction n good
line of household furniture. 1t is
real good desirable furniture. Don't
miss the opportunity,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-04-18

People are learning that by the use
of Galvanic soap, the drudgery of the
laundry is turned into a pleasure;
that woolens can be washed without
shrinking. Carpets can be cleaned on
the floor, ana woodwork cleaned with
half the labor. Sold by Brewer &
PenhallegOn.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-04-18

| offer for sale my carriage and set
of double harness; all in good con.
dition and thorough repair. The car
riage is n Studebaker, and equipped
for either one or two horses.
II, j. Penhallegon, Jr.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-04-18
A Card.

The undersigned takes this oppor-
tunity to thank the many friends who
gave so much kindly assistance dur
ing the prolonged siege of illness in
her family. Mrs. Alice j. Bachelor.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-04-18

Results. Immediate. and lasting. Be
fore and after trying other remedies
use Rocky Mountain Tea this month.
Twill keep you well all summer. A
great spring blessing. Eastman ~
Meserolc. 20
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-04-18
"Seed | inc"

that glorious season when everything
is awakening into now life, and We.
too, feel the heart of Nature throb.
Now let us be wise and not let this
short season of JOY pass without full
filling the duties devolving upon us.
1t is "Soed Time and we must
plant If we are to reap the harvest OF
good things to come. Kindly let us
remind you that we can supply your
wants In this line for Field, Garden,
or Floral Border-Seeds of all kinds
from the earliest and best potato that
grows in the field to the handsonest
begonia that adorns the garden or
home. We are seed headquarters, re-
member.