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Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1901-07-26

Speaking of hot weather re-
minds us of the % of July, 1897,
when we had a temperature of
105 degrees; on the I'd in 1898 the
mercury registered 101 while on
the 10th in 1890 it went 10 100
degrees. This year the highest
vas 104 Oh the 10Th. 1t was 103
on both the 22d and ODD, so this
month has not beat all former
records so far as this town is con.
cerned.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1901-07-26
Thomas LAFAYETTE Callens.


The subject Of this sketch was
born in this county, Aug. 8 1929;
died July 10, 1901. When young
man he spent nine years in the Gal.
ifornia gold fields, saving a con-
siderable sum, which he invested
in lands on the Tennessee river.
He was an energetic, prosperous
farmer; always charitable.
In 1872 he was married to q
daughter of Green H. Polk, by
whom he had one daughter, the
wife of r. Cupples. Miss Martha
Northcut became his second wife,
who with four children, survive
him to mourn the loss.
He was convicted and joined
the M. Il. Church, South, in 1878.
For number of years he filed
successfully the Offices of trustee
and steward. In his death the
poor have lost a friend,the church
a supporter and the community an
honorable citizen.
The funeral services were con.
Quoted by the writer, assisted by
Rev. j. T. White. His remains
were laid to rest in Harmony
grave yard.
JOHN DURRETT
Smiths Fork, Tenn.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1901-07-26
Paullxs.

We are glad to report the health
of this community better now
than it has been for some time.
Our school at Berlin under the
management Of Prof. Alonzo Phil
lips is getting along nicely, with
ten new pupils enrolled last Mon
day.
Mr.. Tom Foust and family and
Miss Rubie Moore of Willoughby
visited at Mr.. Pitts VOLTS last
Saturday and Sunday.
Mrs. Richie, after a weeks stay
with her daughter, Mrs. Matte
Fowler, returned to her home
near Savannah last Saturday.
The literary society will meet
again next Saturday night and we
hope all who can will attend.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ben Falls Of Will.
oughby visited d. s. Falls last
week.
The protracted meeting will be-
gin at Mt. Hermon the first Sun
day in August.
SALLY WAC.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1901-07-26
White Man Turned Yellow

Great CONSERVATION was felt by
friends of NJ A Hogarity of Lex
ington, KY, when they saw he was
turning yellow. His skin slow.
ly changed color, also his eyes,
and he suffered terribly. His NAL
ady was yellow jaundice. He was
treated by the best doctors, but
without benefit Then he was advi-
sed to try Electric Bitters, the
wonderful stomach and liver rem.
edy, and he writes: "After taking
two bottles | was wholly cured"
A trial proves its natchless merit
for all stomach, liver and kidney
troubles. Only 25c. Sold by DR..
Barlow, druggist
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1901-07-26
The Best Remedy for Stomach and
Bowel Troubles

81 have been in the drug busin-
ess for twenty years and have sold
NEST all of the proprietary medic
ines of any note. Among the entire
list have never found anything
to equal Chamberlain's Collie, Cho.
lera and Diarrhoea Remedy for all
stomach and bowel troubles" says
o w Wakefield Of Columbus, Ga.
"ThIs remedy cured two severe
cases of cholera marbus in my
family and | have recommended
and sold hundreds Of bottles of it
to my customers to their entire
satisfaction. 1t affords a quick
and sure cure in pleasant form.
No family should be without it.
For sale by J X Barlow
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1901-07-26
Heartburn

When the quantity Of food TAX
en- is too large or the quality too
rich, heartburn is likely to follow,
and especially so if the digestion
has been weakened by constipat-
ion. Eat slowly and not too freely
{ easily digested food. Masticate
The food thoroughly. Let six hours
elapse between meals and when
you feel a fullness and weight ia
the region of the stomach after
eating, indicating that you have
eaten too much, take one of Cham.
berlain's Stomach and Liver Tab.
lets and the heartburn may be av-
oided. For sale by j X Barlow
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1901-07-26
It Dazzles the World

No discovery in medicine has ev-
er created one quarter of the ex-
element that has been caused by
DR.. Kings New Discovery for
consumption. It's severest tests
have been on hopeless victims of
consumption, pneumonia, hemor.
rhage, pleurisy and bronchitis,
thousands of whom it has restored
to perfect health. For coughs,
colds, asthma, Group, hay fever,
hoarseness and whooping cough it
is the quickest, surest cure in the
world. 1t is sold by DR.. Barlow,
who guarantees satisfaction or re-
funds money. Large bottles SOC
and 81. Trial bottle free
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1901-07-26
Pyburns.

We had good rains both Satur-
day and Sunday.
Gollithan aad Clay are here
from Arkansas visiting relatives
and friends.
DR., Bowers passed through
here Wednesday.
DR.. Chambers and Miss Annie
Barnett Of Hamburg and Miss
Sarah Rowsey were among our
visitors this week.
Eighty.one pupils are enrolled
in our school.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1901-07-26
NONRESIDENT Notice!

State Of Tennessee, Hardin County. G. w.
Ford VS.. ]. r. Ford.
In this cause it appearing BY affidavit that
the defendant J. K. Ford is justly indebted
To the plaintiff, and is a nonresident OF the
State, so that the ordinary process OF law
cannot be served on him, an original attach
ment having been levied on his property; it
is therefore ordered that publication be made
in the Savannah Courier, a newspaper pub
lished in the town of Savannah, Tenn, for
four consecutive weeks, commanding the
said J. r. Ford to appear before me, at my
office h the 5th Civil District Of said County,
on the 2oth day of July, 1901, and make de-
tense to said suit against him, or it will be
proceeded with exparte. This the 18th day
Of June, 1901. ELI CHERRY, J. I.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1901-07-26

At Fort Sill, Oklahoma Terrific
rs, the registration Office opened
up promptly on the morning Of
the 18th. The registration on
that day reached 1000. 1t is cs-
timated by the clerks that fully
five per cent of the applicants can
neither read nor write. Among
The list Of clerks we notice the
name OF Jacobus $. Jones, Of
Washington CITY, and, of course
everything will be carried on with
fairness and in order while Jake
il on The grounds.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1901-07-26
DR.. G. f. cox.

Whereas, God, in his infinite
wisdom has seen fit to take from
our Eidst beloved member of
our Sunday.scho DR.. @. +, Cox,
who died Jolly 0, 1901, and
Wherein, His death broke the
circle of q happy family by taking
therefrom a consecrated christian,
a true and loving husband, a gen.
tie indulgent father and kind and
obedient son; and we realize that
our Sunday.school has lost one of
its most faithful members, the COM
munity one of its best citizepsand
the medical profession one of its
most efficient members; therefore,
be it
Resolved, That while our hearts
are sad we bow in submission to
the will of an all.wise Providence
who doeth all things well.
Resolved, That we feel deeply
sensible of the great loss of our
Sunday.school and will tenderly
cherish his memory and strive 10
emulate his virtues.
Resolved, That we tender our
sincere sympathy to the bereaved
wife and children, mother and
brother in this hour of their great
sorrow, and pray that they may
recognize that the "hand divine"
afflicts in love, and that they may
look to him for consolation who is
too wise to err.
j. Wesley Pickens
DR.. w. M. Sanders
L. Fl. Briscoe
Adamsville, Tenn.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1901-07-26

The dust in Savannah is doing
damage in many ways. II settles
in the lungs, on your shoes. in
your hair, on your fine goods and
shoddy goods too, on all alike
without respect Of person or thing
The simple application of a little
water on the streets would great
" reduce the annoyance. We are
told that oil applied to the streets
will prove as effectual as water in
downing the dust.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1901-07-26

Disorder and distress will, it is
feared, follow the actual opening
of the Kiowa-Comanche lands
on August A. It's now estimated
that fully 100000 people will have
registered for a chance to secure
one of the $4,000 claims to be
awarded by lottery when the reg
istration booths close today.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1901-07-26
Druggist Takes Customers Advice

Mound City, Kas., Oct. %, 1901.
Dear sir:-l wish to add my en-
dorsement and recommendation
as to the merits of DR.. Caldwel's
Syrup Pepsln. have sold tas q
druggist and it always gives salts.
faction, and my customers are loud
in it's praise. | myself had been
troubled with my stomach, and
hearing 50 many of my customers
speaking of Syrup Pepsin, | tried
it, with the result that it cured my
trouble. / unhesitatingly recon-
mend DR.. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin
as a laxative and stomach remedy.
Yours truly, j M Hawkins
Sold by j * Barlow
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1901-07-26
A Good Family Medicine

w. Lee Wilmoth, Top of Alleg-
hany, West Va, writes. | have
used Ramon's Liver Pills and Ton
ic Pellets for the past five years
in our family. l do not hesitate to
say that they are the best. They
are mild in action, splendid in eff
ect, besides being pleasant to take
and requiring only one at a dose.
To all who are unable to pay large
Doctors bills l would say, always
keep a box of Ramon's Liver Pills
in the house to use in case of me-
cessity. J X Barlow
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1901-07-26
The Sweetest Revenge.

The sweetest revenge you can
take is to prove that your enemy
was mistaken in judging you
harshly. Do him a service, though
he has done you an injury, and
thus killing a foe by making a
friend. 1t is a hard lesson to
learn, but it is worth learning
Rev. George II. Hempworth.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1901-07-26
NOtice-Land Sale.

BY virtue Of decree OF the County Court
in the case Of w. G. Petty vs.. Andrew Mas
scy ct al, will on Saturday the sd day of
August 1901, offer for sale at the court house
door in Savannah, Tenn, to the highest bid
der at public outcry, for one third cash, bal
ance on credit Of IL months, good personal
security and lein retained for deferred pay
ment A tract Of land containing 2o6A acres
lying in the old 18th Civil District of Hardin
County, belonging to the estate Of G. w.
I'iighman, subject to the homestead and
dover right of the widow. A more particu-
lar description of the land can be seen at my
Office. This July s, 1901.
A. A. WATSON, Cpk Co. Crit.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1901-07-26

Hon. j. B. Frazier of Chattanoo.
ga has formally announced him
self o candidate for Governor Of
Tennessee. Mr.. Frazier was here
last year and delivered a speech
in the interest of the Democratic
party. lie is pleasing talker
and made good impression here.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1901-07-26
Nixon.

Mrs. Alec Crouch has gone to
Morehouse, Mo-, to attend the
bedside of her son, NJ. T. Crouch,
who is reported very i'll.
j. A, @. Gammill is seriously i'll.
Hugh Gammill who was bitten
by a snake last week is doing very
well.
j. i. Baker and wife went TO
see N. G. Baker who was right
sick Wednesday. Toxin.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1901-07-26
A Poor Millionaire

Lately starved in London becau-
Sc he could not digest his food.
Early use of DR.. Kings New Life
Pills would have saved him. They
strengthen the stomach, aid diges-
ton, promote assimilation, impro.
We appetite. Price 25c. Money
back if not satisfied. Sold by DR.
Barlow
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1901-07-26
Are You Thinking

where you will spend your sum-
mer ontingg The many lakes in
Illinois and Wisconsin located
along the line of the Wisconsin
Central Ry. offer variety OF
choice. Good black bass and
pickeral fishing is always to be
had. For "Glimpses of Summer
Resortsv and other illustrated
booklets write Jas. G. Pond, Gen.
eral Passenger Agent, Milwaukee,
Wis.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1901-07-26
A Postmaster Writes !.

II wish to add my testimonial to
the genuine merit of DR.. Caldwell's
Syrup Pepsin. l have tried many
remedies but have found your Syr-
up Pepsin superior to all other
laxatives and stomach medicines.
My wife and both use it and
know it does all that yol claim for
it. Yours sincerely, q 0 Kline
Alma, Kans., Dec. %, 1900
Sold by j X Barlow
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1901-07-26

Gov. McMillin has announced
that he will not be candidate for
a third term. IL his Investments
ia Beaumont prove successful be
viii not need to be Governor any
more.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1901-07-26

The SCOTS Hill Banner has
hecn moved to Saltillo and will be
issued from that place as the Sal
tillo Banner by j. II. Tanning.
We wish the Banner success as
every town needs a paper.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1901-07-26

1t is said that the Chinese
Government is neither overawed
nor repentant and it will take a
firm stand by the powers to pre-
vent other trouble.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1901-07-26

1t is claimed that the two Da-
kotas and Minnesota alone will
harvest this year between $4,000
900 ami 2OO, 100000 bushels of
wheat, as against 1OO,OO0,OOO last
year.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1901-07-26

Petroleum is being extensively
used at army posts by the soldiers
for the determination of mosqui.
toes. Citizens could do likewise
if they cared to.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1901-07-26

The army of occupation in the
Philippines is to be reduced to
$4,000 men, which will necessarily
reduce the expense OF maintaining
the army.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1901-07-26

If the people of Memphis need.
ed coal this hot weather they
could get it cheap. A fight on
freight rates to that city has put
the price down.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1901-07-26
NONRESIDENT Notice.

A. H. Dickey, Executor, VS.. J.. M. Greasy.
In Chancery at Savannah, Tenn.
In this cause it appearing from the return
Of the Sheriff upon subpoena to answer,
issued for defendant, B. +. Smith, that he
could not be found; it is therefore ordered
that publication be made for said B. +.
Smith, for four consecutive weeks, requiring
him to appear before the undersigned at the
courthouse in Savannah on the first Monday
in September, 1901, and make defense to the
bill filed against him in this case. This 18th
day Of July, 1901.
D. A. WEIGH, C. & NJ.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1901-07-26
TO Cure a Cold in One Day

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine
Tablets. All druggists refund
the money if it fails to cure. b.
w. Groves signature is on each
box. 25c.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1901-07-26

The Best Prescription for Malaria
Chills aud fevers q bottle OF
Groves Tasteless Chill Tonic. 1t
is simply iron and quinine in a
tasteless form. No. cure-no
pay. Price soc.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1901-07-26

Mrs. Kruger, wife Of ex-Presi.
dent Kruger of the Transvaal, in
South Africa, died Saturday of
last week.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1901-07-26

A road is being built in the
high Alps, which passes the great
st. Bernard and also the hospice
of that name.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1901-07-26
STEAMBOATS,.
ST. Louis 6 Tenn.
River PACKET co,

Will have one OF their Elegant
Steamers leave st. Louis every
Wednesday and Saturday at b
O'Clock p. M, for all points on Ten
nessee River to Sheffield aud Flor
cnce, Ala. Every Tuesday and
Friday at 5 p. H., for all points on
Mississippi River to Helena, Ark.
One Of their Steamers will leave
Paducah, Ky, for Florence, Ala,
and all way landings every Wed.
nesday and Saturday at 5p. M,
and the u. S. Mail
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1901-07-26
q "A. - W. % IRA
Bears tho 1lha Kind You Have Always Duugh

All past records for heat have
been broken in many places dur.
ing the week.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1901-07-26
Steamer w. j. CUMMINS

will leave Danvillc, Tenn, for Sa-
vannah. Tenn and all way land
ing every Tuesday, Thursday and
Saturday Mornings. Freight and
Passengers banded for all points
in the United States and through
Bills of Laden Issued from River
Landings to all points North,
South, East and West. Prompt
and efficient attention guaranteed.
For farther information please
call on or address
T. s. HUGHES, Gen. Agt, Clifton,
Tennessee.
S. K. HALE, D. T. A., Paducah, KY.
S. 7. KAVANAUGH, D. T. A., Mem
phis, Tenn.
JOHN E. MAsSENGALE, Traffic
Mgr, st. Louis, Mo.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1901-07-26

A man that will not pay his
grocery bill and his doctors bill
does not deserve to live.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1901-07-26

Stops The Cough and Works Off
The Cold.
Laxative Bromo.Quinine Tab
let's cure cold in one day. No
cure, no pay. Price 25 cents.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-10-15
Sheriff's Proclamation and No.
tice of Special Election.

In the matter of holding a special
election for the purpose of voting upon
the proposition to authorize the board
of county commissioners of Shawnee
county, Kansas, to make levy and raise
tax for the erection Of a steel wagon
bridge across the Kansas river at a
point near the old sugar mill site in
Mission township, to cost a sum not
exceeding twenty thousand dollars as
provided for in chapter %, general
statutes of 1899. ', hereas, said board
of county commissioners find and de-
termine that the erection of said bridge
is necessary,
Now, therefore, it is ordered by the
board of county commissioners of
Shawnee county, Kansas, that a special
election be, and the same is hereby
called in said county, of which election
notice shall be given by publication for
80 days in the Topeka State Journal
and five Sunday issues of the Topeka
Daily Capital. both newspapers of gen.
eral circulation, published in said coun-
ty. which notice shall set forth the
time and place of holding such election,
and shall be signed by the sheriff Of
said county. and shall be distinctly set
forth that the proposed bridge is to be
built across the Kansas river at a point
near the old sugar mill site, in Mission
township, in said county and state.
Such election shall be held on the
fifth day of November. 1901, at the US
ual places of holding elections in said
county, and shall be conducted by the
officers or persons provided by law for
the holding of elections, and such cleo
ton shall be in all respects governed
and the results declared according TO
the rules and regulations provided by
law for holding elections in said coun-
ty.
The question to be voted upon at such
special election shall be as follows. viz.
Shall the board of county commission
ers of Shawnee county, Kansas. make
levy and raise tax in the sum of twenty
thousand dollars, or SO much thereof as
may be found necessary to build steel
wagon bridge across the Kansas river,
at a point near the old sugar mill site
in Mission township in said county and
state
The vote at such election shall be by
ballot. the ballots used shall have writ
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-10-15
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

o. B. Patch and wife to Ida R. Twad-
die, lot 412 Morris avenue, Stelson and
Bartholomew addition.
R. J. Wheeler and wife to NJ. F. Lane.
SO. 400, southeast quarter and southwest
quarter % northwest quarter and north
east quarter 27-10-14.
Mary A. Grise to G. M. Reed, 81, part
of southeast quarter of 20-13-17.
w. L. White and wife to Laura A.
Strait. $1,000. lots 36s and $40 Harrison
street
A C. Maths and wife to L B. Adams,
81, $50, tract between Jackson street and
Central avenue. north of Gordon street.
North Topeka
J. B. Larimer and wife to S. w. Ly-
man, 81. 500, lots 1871 and 3 Tyler
street
John Moe ct al to o. Moe. 1900, lots
1891 and SOC Quincy street, Ritchie's
addition, and part southwest quarter of
2S-12-I6
c. F. Moore and wife to A. S. Rankin,
81, acre 6. block II College Hill addition.
National Bond & Deb. Co. to A S.
Rankin ct al. IS. lot 292 Liberty street,
Knowles subdivision No. g
To z. T. Browning, lots z5-27-29 and
part 81. 10 avenue east. tax deed.
Shawnee to Jay c. Lee, 1872 feet by
165 feet on Warwick and Stephens
street, Auburndale, tax deed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-10-15
ToDAY's MARKET REPORT.

Chicago. Oct. 5.-WHEAT-Wheat felt
the influence of improved gables again
70sl to 70ssc Trade was light, however.
sPTecnla5ora apparently not placing f
Liverpool market. Argentine crops, the
part failure of which was announced as
ment. were reported today in better con-
dition- Likewise there was news that
hand. the Northwestern receipts We're still
much reduced though with better weather
these influences and liberal selling orders
December eased off to 705sQs4c- Local re-
grade. Minneapolis and Duluth reported
sol cars making total for the three
On news of foreign buying December
wheat reacted and touched Tic, but later
early was unloaded for profits and De-
eernber declined to 70AQ@sc, closing weak
CORN-Corn cables were lower, but the
small advance in wheat steadied prices
Shade higher at ST. to 5s5sMssc. Trade
then BECAME dull and prices declined TO
and Decembbe Der was Was IN unoaded IL Small Small
quantities for May. Receipts were $40
Corn reacted early with wheat. and De-
csmber touched 567se closing steady
OATS-Oats opend duh with few orders
and very little demand. December opened
shba ad ioEer at s0zse r ana haetuated only
PROVISIONS-There was a quiet OPEN
ing in provisions with lower tendencies on
an easier hog market. All products
opened SC lower, January pork at s15.021z
and sold off to $780, January lard a
ss95 and January ribs at s7.S215 and sold
Chicago, oct. 15-wHEAT-Ca Cash: No. 2
red. 70sz d71zc; No. 8 red, 70G&4c; No. ?
hard winter. 70dszc; No. hard winter,
6914 M70Ac; No. / northern spring, 70s4 a
1asc; No. 2 northern spring. 691sq71c; No.
CoRNLNo 2, Sc: No 8, 55A a5sc.
OATS-No 2, 35l5Gszc; No. 3, 35d14c.
FLAlX Cash a. W. Las; no l, STAT
RYE@Oct., 54c: Dec. 551zc; May, 581zc-
BARLEY-Cash, 51M5Sc.
TIMOTHY-Oct.. $3.50.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-10-15

upon the Colon the commodore directed
the oregon to try her guns at her. Then
the Oregon and the Brooklyn fired delib-
erately at her After our fire she began
to waver in toward the shore. Her course
was unsettled, and thescommodore said he
thought she had enough of it and was
looking for soft spot to lie upon. which
proved to be the case
When Mr. Sears had concluded his de-
scriptlOn of the battle, Mr.. Rayner asked
him if Cornrndore SchIev had given him a
dispatch TO be sent to the navy depart
mssnt, making a report of the battle The
miral Dewey asked if this dispatch had
been sent, and was informed by Mr. Ray
ner that il had not been forwarded to the
department although it had been t&Een -
the cable office The court decided tie
dispatch had not reached the department
1t could not appear
Suppose it was not Commodore
Schley's fault that the dispatch was not
forwarded2D asked Mr.. Rayner.
To this inquiry Admiral Dewey respond
ed: You can't ask questions of the court
We are not in the witness box. Cor no
dore Schley's report is in evidence, and
that is sufficient"