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The age-herald., 1901-12-03
Bottle a Century old.

Dr. E. w. Jones' living in Church street, Elyton, has in his possession q bottle that has been handed down from generation to generation until it Is now more than one hundred years old. It has rag stopper that Is more than fifty years old It has been used for various liquids, and figuring that a conservative estimate or the number of times 1t has been emptied at one time per month. it stands as hay ing been the recipient of at least 300 gal Ions of liquid.
 The bottle bears a profile of Benjamin Franklin and Of T. W. Dyatt, M. D. It was made by the Remington Glass Works of Philadelphia. The exact date of manufacture is unknown, but 1t has been in one family for century.
 The bottle was given to Mrs. Jones by her mother, Mrs. Manning. To Mrs. Menning it was presented by her mother, Mrs Burroughs. From the mother of the latter. Mrs. Barnhill, was it placed in her hands for transmission down the line of generations to come. To Mrs. Barnhill the bottle was wilred by her mother. Mrs Henry of Virginia, who was descendant of Patrick Henry.
 The historic piece of glass was brought from North Carolina to Georgia and thence to Alabama, where the mother of Mrs Jones lived at the time of her death
 Mrs Jones has asserted that the bottle will be held as a sacred relic by herself until her death, when she will give 1t to one of her descendants with instructions tbat it ha na esed down through the gene rations yet to come into the world.
The age-herald., 1901-12-03
slII Posters to Meet.

Louisville, December 2.-The directors of the Associated Bill Posters and Dis tributors will meet in this city tomor- row morning at 10 o'clock and will be in session for several days. Mir. Charles T. Bryan of Cleveland is president of the association. Directors representing all section af the country win be present.
The age-herald., 1901-12-03
Buoy Tender WiterIa Sinks.

Charleston, December 2-The United States buoy tender Witeria sank in Cane Fear river last night. She was cruising in the river with the intention Of placing new lights in the Sixth district. The boat lies in five feet of water at low tide. No lives were lost.
The age-herald., 1901-12-03
I. P. A. to Meet at Portland.

St. Louis. December 2-The recently published statefient that the officers of the Travellers Protective Association of America contemplated changing the place for holding the national meeting from Portland, ore. was erroneous. Secretary Louis TT. Isebaume announces that no change has been discussed.
The age-herald., 1901-12-03
HOW IT SEEMS IN SELMA.

From the Selma Times.
 The men who propose to turn Edmund Winston Pettus out of the seat he honors. says the Birmingham Age-Herald. have bitten of more than they can chew, all though they afe working their mouths necessarily. Our esteemed contemporary will please pardon us for saying that 1t expresses oir opinion perfectly in the above.
The age-herald., 1901-12-03
THE ALABAMA coNsrIrur,oN

From the Washington Times.
 "As a general thing do not approve of much that the Democrats do." said .to- seph c. Manning, a former member of the Alabama Legislature, at the shore ham. T must say. however. that Q part of the new constitution they have given
The age-herald., 1901-12-03
Edward to Welt Cam es.

New York. December 2-According to the Cannes correspondent Of the Herald, the Tribune De Cannes states with as- suranee that King Edward is to visit Cannes at the end of January, after opening Parliament,
The age-herald., 1901-12-03
About Persons.

J. E. Sullivan W.-H. Miller Kirk Ses- sion of Woodstock; Dr. Cross. w. L.. Martin and J. T. Martin of Goethete are all in Birmingham and at the Florence They are en route to Montgomery.
  W. N. Maddox and D. R. Collier of Easonville, Ala, are registered at the Florence. Morris Lewis of sterrett, Ala, Is at the Florence W. W. Simmons of Athens is at the Florence
 w. E. voltz of Selma Is at the Flor ence.
 William H. Folman and wife and Joseph Morrow of New York are regis tered at the Florence. Mrs. V. E. Fonville is at the Florence Hotel. H. P. Ashley is in Birmingham.
 tbs Mr. and Mrs. C. 1T. Brady of Philadel- phia are at the Morris
  D. T. Goodwin, D. c. Blackwell and J. Smith of Anniston Is at the Morris.
  H. M. Towns of TaIladega is at the Morris.
 W. R Fairley of Pratt City, promin- ent member of the United Mine Workers, is at the Metropolitan. W. P. Thomson of Guntersviile Is at the Metropolitan.
 W. M. Russell of Fort Payne is at the Metropolitan.
 Charles s. Northern of Arhland is at the Metr opolitan.
 Dr. Horace P. Wilkins of Chicago is at the M Metropolitan.
 W. T. Nortainston and wife and Daniel Pratt of Prattviile are at the H:Ilman Hotel. c. c. Clark of Chattanooga is registered at the Hillman J. N. Chester, a prominent citizen of Pittsburg, Pa, is at the IIillman. Charles Sparks of Shelby Is one of the prominent Alabahians registered at the Hillman.
The age-herald., 1901-12-03

The farmers do the major part of the voting in the Republican party, but the trusts do all the tariff manipalat. ing.
The age-herald., 1901-12-03

Mayor Low is accumuiatlng advice almost as rapidly as President Roose velt did.
The age-herald., 1901-12-03

The Bulgarian brigands begin to think American missionaries are not very negotiable after all. 5.,sya ,.s,
The age-herald., 1901-12-03

Today the message will share hon. ors at Washington with Congress and Lola Bonine.
The age-herald., 1901-12-03

to meet the increasing public spirit at home and public pride in all State in- stitutions.
 "1 was also interested in the relics out side. The new Is seen in the ship mast from Manila Bay and the old in the can- non from the forts at Pensacola. Some other day will tefi you how Commodore Randolph had as much to do with the capture of the cannon as Admiral Dewey had with the mast.,'
The age-herald., 1901-12-03

President Roosevelt does the ap- pointing nowadays and Senator Mark Hanna does the dry grinning of the occasion.
The age-herald., 1901-12-03

Senator Mark Hanna proposes to stay in politics wholly regardless of the wishes of the administration.
The age-herald., 1901-12-03

The United States desires an open door in China, but when China desires an open door in the United States. that Is a horse of another color.
The age-herald., 1901-12-03

The automobile is knocked out by the first snow storm. It can't slide or jingle.
The age-herald., 1901-12-03

The docked-tail issue will not be discussed in the message, although it goes to both root and branch.
The age-herald., 1901-12-03

An annual message should not be . cyclopaedia.
The age-herald., 1901-12-03

Young Corbett does not wear his hair on end, nor Is he related. to "Pompadour Jim" in any way. ..
The age-herald., 1901-12-03

Mrs. Bonine is the only living eye. witness, and she may not tell all she knows.
The age-herald., 1901-12-03

President Roosevelt will get more than magazine rates for his message, long as 1t Is. sAa-} i-
The age-herald., 1901-12-03

President will need all his backbone and strenuosity while Congress is in session.
The age-herald., 1901-12-03

When a merciful man occupies the White House, we will have short mes- sages.
The age-herald., 1901-12-03

The Yukon river Is frozen to the bottom and half way back.
The age-herald., 1901-12-03

Go-Between Dickinson is not sue ceeding in lowering the price named on Miss Stones tag. .sr,.,9 i.
The age-herald., 1901-12-03

The men who give their whole in- come to their wives are the men who are comfortable on rainy days.
The age-herald., 1901-12-03
President of College.

The Rev. Hiram c. Davis president of the Athens Feniats College, located at Athens, Ala, was in. the city yesterday en route home from the North Alabama Methodist Conference recently in session in Anniston.
 We fbd a great conferenee,s' said Mir. Davis, and everybody went home and to their new stations determined to make the next yeas as suectssful as the past ;
 When asked about kis scEool. which Is to large degree supported by the con ference. MT. Davis said: 'tThe Athens college Is having a most succ essful term. We now have 225 pupils but can make room for several more"
 The Athens Female College is said to be the oldest chartered institution of It's kind fin the United States
The age-herald., 1901-12-03

The brigands cannot afford to Kill Miss Stone.
The age-herald., 1901-12-03

Aguinaldo desires to do some junket ing from his end of the line.
The age-herald., 1901-12-03

MT. Quay's plum orchard is lying fallow.
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1901-12-20

Notice is hereby given that the
annual meeting of the stockholders
OF the Sistersville, Middlebourpe
and McElroy Turnpike Company
will be held at their office In the
Mccormick and Morrison off e,
on Diamond street, Sistersville, w.
Va, on the third Wednesday In
January, to-wit: January IS 1902
to elect directors and transact any
other business that may come be
fore the stockholders.
Given under our hands the II
day CT December. 1901
JOHN DAVIS, President.
c. E. MILLER. Secretary.
II mo.
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1901-12-20
REDUCED RATES
Christmas and New Year Holidays Via
Buffalo, Rochester e. Pittsburg BY.

Christmas and New Year Holidays Via
Buffalo, Rochester & Pitisburg BY.
On account of Christmas and
New Year Holidays, the Buffalo,
Rochester & Pittsburg Ry. will sell
round trip tickets at greatly re-
duced rates to Buffalo, Bradford,
Mt. Jewett, Johnsonburg, Ridgway,
Dubois, Falls Greek, Punxsutawney,
Clear6eld, etc.
Tickets will be sold and good
going December 24-25-3I, 1901 and
January I. 1902, good returning to
and including January 2, 1902.
For tickets ard sleeping car res.
ervations, apply at B. R & T.
City Ticket Office 500 Smitbheld
street, corner 9Th Avenue, or P. &
w. Depot, Allegheny. dc 81.
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1901-12-20
Saved His Life.

II feel I owe my life to Kodol
Dyspepsia Cure" writes H. c.
Christensen, Hay field, MINI. "For
three years 1 had dyspepsia so rad
that could hold nothing on my
stomach. Finally I was confined to
my bed. Doctors said I could not
live read your advertisement of
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure aud thought
1t fit my case and commenced Its
use. began to improve from the
first bottle. Now I am cured and
recommend 1t to ALL" Opera
House Drug Store.
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1901-12-20

At the fair and festival. which
will be given In the room formerly
occupied by w. J. Brown as cloth
ing store, In the Auditorium block
by the ladies of the Church of the
Holy Rosary tais evening, a de
licious hot supper will be served
from S to 10 o'clock. Following Is
a partial list of the menu: Scol
loped oysters, chicken pie, hot po-
tatoes, celery. cake and coffee. All
those wno purchase a ticket are
assured of good square" meal.
Every body Is invited.
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1901-12-20

The company which Is present.
ing Arthur Sidman's widel, heard
ed rural success. York State
Folks" numbers fifty people. and
includes some very well known
actors Of character roles The pro,
duction will be seen at the Audto-
run tonight on the present brief
tour, being preli EiuaIy 10 the New
York engagement.
James Lackaye and Ray Royce
have the two principal character
roles, and are said to have made
striking creations In this field of
stage art. Ia speaking Of the play
and these impersonators the Pnila-
delphia Record said, upon the oc-
cas,on of The first night o! the long
run n that city: York State
Folks proved Itself to be play no.
dependent Upon 4 single irdividua
element. Mr.. Royce has stepped
in.o the pat VI the kindly old or
gaulsr, MyTon Cooper, with admira'
bic appreciation of Its peculiar
value and quaint features. The
role of Simon Peter Marti1. the
village boss, James Lackaye makes
q mastery achievement of sub
dued emotional acting. Both Mr..
Royce and Mr.. Lackaye were finely
attuned 10 the tense. but restrained
pitch of the final climax. and the
curtain fell and rose again amid a
storm of applause, which hailed the
piece as an unequivocal 6rst-night
SUCCESS.
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1901-12-20
The man who claims to be God's
chosen steward Is at 1t again:

Chicago, Dec. "a rumor Is
current today In university circles
that President Harper, during his
recent Eastern visit. Induced John
D. Rockefeller to gives, 5 COO ooo
to the University of Chicago TO es
tablish dt plrtment OF law, which
will be the finest school of the kind
In the world. The rumor is gener-
ally believed, although the amount
named Is deemed In excess Of the
truth.
President Harper was seen today
and refused to talk on the subject
or even to mention the OH CT OF
the trip East. d.. Goodspeed, the
secretary, Is equally reticent. They
would not even say whether the an-
nouncement of a donation OF any
sort was to be expected.
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1901-12-20

Our own town merchants have
this season purchased a wide vari-
ETY. CT goods for the holiday trade.
There Is no use going Out Of town
for anything you want, as every
thing desired may be had at home
just as cbeaply as you can re sup
piled elsewhere. We are for home
first, last and all the time.
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1901-12-20

The Masonic Lodge of Middle
bourne will have a public installa-
ton of Its officers on St. John the
Baptist's Day, December 27th. at
7 o'clock, to which all friends of
the Lodge are Invited. One or
more addresses will be delivered.
An oyster supper at the Tyler
House for the members, visiting
brethren and their ladies will fol-
low the installation ceremonies.
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1901-12-20
STONED Into Live Goals.

when a child I burned my foot
frightfully." writes w. H. Eads. OF
Jonesville, Va (which caused her
rible leg sores for 80 years, but
Bucklen's Arnica Salve wholly
cured me after everything else
failed" Infallible for Burns,
Scalds, Cuts. Sores, Bruises and
Piles. Sold by D. A. Henderson,.
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1901-12-20

The Virginia passed here today
on her way 10 Pittsbure eighteen
hours behind time. She had on
board large cargo of freight but
few passengers. Notwithstan ding
the river Is full of Ice and the
weather quite cold, the captain
stated the boat would go through
to Pittsburg and return as usual
Sunday.
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1901-12-20
Use B0rO-CaY bOl-SaIVe.

Always the best Is the motto Of
Its ,proprietors. Best possible In
gradients, best skill in preparation,
best care, best merit, best result.
Your druggist will refund money Il
Boro Ca1bol Salve fails to cure
blind, bleeding or itching piles, &c
zema and all itching skin diseases
No cure, No pay. Price IS cents
pr box, For sale by D. A. Hen
dershot.
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1901-12-20
On the 9Th Day of January,
1902.

proceed to hold its sittings under said order at
the Court House of Tyler county, West Virginia,
at o'clock p. m. of said day, TO ex-
anime and audit the accounts and TRANSACTIONS
of the County Court of Tyler Comfy, " est Vir
ginia, as directed by the id order Of the Court
and section of chapter as of the acts OF the
Legislature 1901, and to hear evidence touchin &
the accounts and transactions of said County
Court under investigation. AT which time and
place all of the citizens and tax payers of Tyler
county are invited to appear before this Com
mission to be heard and to give evidence before
it on the matters cogniZable by it.
Given under our hands this 10th day of Dec
ember, 1901.
r. B. CoNAwAY,
+ ID. Met oy.
w. L. ARMSTRONG,
By Counsel.
Commissioners
Engle & Riggle.
Attorneys. I2IIf
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1901-12-20
Health and ReauiY.

Poor complexion is usually the
result of torpid liver or irregulatity
of the bowels. DeWitt's Little
Early RiseIs stimulate the liver.
Promote regular action of the bow
els. Never distress. Opera House
drug Store.
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1901-12-20

Because of its peculiar copbina.
ton, proportion process. Runsen's
Pine Tar Cough Honey Is The best
cough medicine that money can
buy. Sold 90 a positive guarantee
No cure. no pay. Price IS and
SO cents. For sale by D. A. Hen
q .rshot.
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1901-12-20
n Office

TO the Citizens and Taxpayers of Tyler
County, West Virginia.
Notice is hereby given that the undersigned
Comm issioners, r B. Conway, F. ID. Mccoy
and w. l.. Armstrong appointed by an order
OF the Circuit Court of Tyler County, West Viz
ginia made and entered on the 28th day of Au-
gust, 1901, pursuant to section /, chapter *,
Acts of the Legislature of 1901, to examine and
audit the acco lnts and transactions of the Coun-
ty Court of Tyler county, West Virginia, and
report the result of such examination to the
said Circuit Court. toget her with a statement
showing the Indebtedness, If any, for what
created, to whom owing and whether or not
levy has beer made to provide or the paymeI t
of the same. as required by said section 1 chap
ter as, Acts of the Legislature, 1901, and the
order of the Court, will
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1901-12-20

The Sistersv;lle Lodge A. 0. U
w. held a very important meeting
at their lodge room In the Nc
Coach building, on Wells sire ct
last evening. In addition to mi /
ating several new members into
some of the degrees of the lodge,
the annual election of officers took
place. Those elected to fill the
different positions during the ensu-
ing years are r. L. Gregory as
master workman; S r. Clawson,
recorder; James johns. overseer;
G. S. Rhodes, receiver; V. H..
Stanford, fnancier; v. Fl. Dye.
foreman; Harry Cary, guide; Jas.
Duffy, inside guard; VIM. Bester,
outside guard. and W. G. Warner
as representative to the grand
lodge.
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1901-12-20

Rugs, carpets and draperies are
al right for a Christmas present.
The largest line. at the right price,
can be- found at Fischer Bros.
20 At.
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1901-12-20
Has Your Child the Group:

Bunsen's Pine Tar Cough Honey
is specific for Group In all stages
The confidence of the people OF
America has been won by Bunsen's
Pine Tar Cough Honey as by no
other cough remedy ard they ratu-
rally turn to 1t when in reed of a
reliable cough remedy. No cure,
No pay. Price rs and SO cents.
For sale by D. A. Henderson,.
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1901-12-20

First National Bank,
Sistersville, w. Va,
noCa,,,ha~ rnor


Sistersville, W. Va,
December 9, 1901.
The annual meeting of the stockh olders of
this banks, for the election of directors for the
ensuing year, and for any other business which
may properly come before the meeting. will be
held at the banking house on Tuesday, Janua ry
IL, 1902, between the hours of II m and p. NJ.
A. c. JACKSON,
Vice President.
I2o I'm
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1901-12-20
DON'T COLT BLIND
drug Store.

in selecting liquo1s for home con-
sumption; be sure of their favor.
quality, purity and fairness OF price
before ordering In a nutshell, be
sure of the reliability of the liquor
merchant who supplies you. We
challenge comparison as TO the ex.
ceIlence of our STOCK, the value.
or value Of our prices.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1901-06-26
Sumter's Loss.

Mr.. Harry Ryttenberg died suddenly
in this city this morning at 7:30 O'Clock:
At the usual hour he opened the store OF
J. Gutenberg & Sons, and while attend
ing to his duties in the Office was strick-
en- down, expiring before medical as
sistance could be obtained, and without
uttering a word. DR.. Mood who was
called in decided that death resulted
from heart failure. Up to the moment
of his death Mr.. Ryttenberg was ap-
parently in the best of health.
Mr.. Ryttenberg was the Oldest OF the
Ryttenberg brothers, composing the
firm of J. Ryttenberg & Sons, and has
resided in Sumter for nearly 80 years.
He was born in Poland, Nov. 81, 1913,
and came to the United States when a
child. He leaves large family, con-
sisting OF q wife, three daughters and
six sons. He was identified with all
progressive movements in this city,
working at all times for the material
advancement of his adopted home. In
public life he was noted for the faithful
performance of all duties. In the city
council for several terms, as a member
of the county board of commissioners,
and on the board of equalization, his
opinion was always respected. He was
highly est med by all of our people
and his taking away is distinct loss to
the city. :,
The funeral services will be held
Monday by which time the absent mem
bers of the family will have arrived in
the ecity.-correspondence The State.
Sumter, June p, 1901.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1901-06-26
Clearing Up Summer Goods.

We are now offering special induce
ments N all lines of Summer Goods in
order to clear out everything in time
for our fall stock. If you have ready
cash you can work wonders in our store
now.
Nice Lawns and Dimities that sold at
10c yard, now our sale price only ! and
Sc yard
Fine White Dinities that sold for l5c
and 20c, now our sale price only 123c.
One case Of Indigo Blue Prints, reg
ular &c goods, to close out at SC yard.
Still lot of those famous Percales on
hand at SC per yard.
All kinds Of Dry Goods at the lowest
cash prices.
A large lot of Gents and Boys Straw
Hats going at sensational prices.
Ladies' Gauze Vests at sc or 6 for 23c.
A large lot Of Remnants to close out
at cost.
Our line of fine Black Skirtings is the
largest to be found in this town.
\ beautiful line of Waist Silks, from
23c per yard up.
Call and see US when you have cash
to spend. Yours truly,
W. E. JENKINSON.