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West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1902-02-26
PARKERSBURG
Real Estate!

Quick money can be made by
investing In Parkersburg real es
tate. This city Is growing more
rapidly than any city In West Vir-
ginia. AS location tor business
men, ills not surpassed by any city
In the country.
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1902-02-26

In new Pullman .ordinary" sleepers, wide
vestibuled and with every modern cow enience,
IN charge OF competent agent. from Cincinnati
and Chicago via Louisville, New Orleans,
Houston, San Antonio, 81 Paso and Los Ange-
les to San Francisco, Rates for Der his less than
half of cost In regular sleepers. For free de
scriptive matter aud full particulars, address
E. 4. Richter, Travelling A gent, Illinois Contra
Railroad, Sra Park Building, Pittsburg, Pa.
Isu
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1902-02-26

w. E. Kirchner, a prominent
merchant OF Middlebourne, passed
through the city this morning on
his way to Parkersburg.
Mrs. w. Fl, Kerr, of the South
Side, went to New Martinsville this
afternoon, where she will visit at
her former home for few days.
Miss Emma Stark, of Tridelphia,
w. Va, who has been the guest OF
the Misses Knoke, just east of the
city, returned home this afternoon.
Most all the streets throughout
the city are very muddy and
sloppy, bat are being rapidly
cleaned by the city's faithful serv-
ant, Isaac Rice.
Daniel Wilcox. of Pursley, drove
to the city yesterday TO meet bis
father, William Wilcox, who re.
sides In Richie county, and who
will visit his son tor few weeks.
Remember the social Friday eve.
n ng, which Is to be given at the
residence of Mrs. w. S. Cutler, OF
Wells street, for the benefit, of tt c
Baptist church. Everybody IL
vited.
The Wood & Ward combination
which will present THE Two
Merry Tramps." In this city soon,
comes with the best of recon-
mendations. having given excellent
satisfaction everywhere last season.
The protracted cold weather oil
the past few weeks has been hard
on the farmers, vino have not had
an abundance of feed. 1t has taken
about all the feed they had to keep
their stock, and should this be a
late and severe spring, no doubt
much stock will be lost.
We quote a few of the necessary
luxuries OF life that areanow com
handing good figures In our home
markets: eggs, 80 cents per dozen;
good. quality of butter, IS cents per
pound; potatoes, 80 and green ap
pies so cents per peck; hams IS
and ssirloin steak IS cents per
pound.
The greatest danger from colds
and la grippe Is their resulting In
pneumonia. If reasonable care Is
used, however, and Chamberlain
Cough Remedy taken all danger
will be avoided. It will cure cold
or an attack of lagrippe In less time
than any other treatment. 1t Is
pleasant and safe to take. For sale
by c. W. Grier.
Judge Tavenner, of Parkersburg,
came up to St. Marys yesterday,
and held very brief special term
of the circuit court. The case to be
decided was that of Sarah Cronin
VS.. E. D. Lappert and others, a con-
troversy over an oil lease. The
court sustained the defendants de-
murrer and dismissed the case at
the plaintiffs cost.
II have lately been much troub-
led with dyspepsia and sour stom-
ach," writes M. S. Mead. Attleboro.
Mass. II took Kodol Dyspepsia
Cure and have had no more trouble
and when one can go to eating
mince pie, cheese. candy and nuts
after such a time, their digestion
must be pretty good" Kodol Dys-
pepsia Cure digests your food. Eat
all you want. Don't have to diet.
Opera House Drug Store
The Cotillion club gave a very
enjoyable dance last evening at the
Citizens hose house on Hill street.
At near the midnight hour the
merry participants repaired to the
dining parlors of the Phoenix Cafe.
where an appetizing banquet was
served. Some thirty couples were
present and the light fantastic was
tripped to the sweet strains OF
music, which was furnished by Prof.
Helms orchestra, until late hour
this morning.
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1902-02-26
Local and Personal Happenings

The rivers are disgorging.
Bad roads will be the next issue.
Theiriyer Is acting very nicely SO
far.
Good show at the Columbia this
week.
Fair tonight; Thursday probably
rain.
Fine show at the Auditorium to-
slight.
DR.. e. M. Sellers, of Friendly,
was In the city today.
F. G. Lamb, a prominent oil
operator of Chicago, 10 In the city.
The municipal election Is just
one month from today.
Nearly all the snow has melted
and run into the river.
J. 81. Deny, of Wheeling, was
calling on friends here today.
It sometimes happens that cheap
notoriety Is dear at half price.
Selfshness Is the result of a mis-
directed search for happiness.
II. H. Gallagher, of Piney Fork,
was In the city last evening.
il. Barnes. of Bradford, Pa, Is
registered at the Hotel Wells.
]. w. Weller, of GAINESVILLE, O.,
was business caller here today.
If you would acquire profound
knowledge of men study women.
When man does wrong 1t Is a
poor excuse to say there are others.
HI Gains prosperous merchant
of Cameron, was In the city today.
w. c. Vankirk, of Washington,
Pa, was business caller here to-
day.
w. II. Wharton, of Pine Grove,
was business caller In the city to-
day.
G. r. Brown. well known bus
iness man OF Pittsburg, Is In the
city.
The patriots work for their coun-
try's future instead of Boosting oil
its past.
There will be fine entertain
at the school house Auditorium
next week.
A wise man doesn't believe all
he hears, but fool believes more
than he hears.
The show at the Auditorium to.
night Is said to be unusually good
and very funny.
Contractor A. A. McKelvy left
the city this afternoon for Wheel
Ing on business.
H. B. Jemison, of the county
seat, was registered at the Hotel
Clendening today.
w. G. Scott, we'll known oper.
ator of Cadiz, Ohio, was business
caller In the city today.
Attorney S. B. Ankrom, of Mid.
dlebourne, went to Paden's Valley
this morning on business.
ANY man who gets In on the
ground floor and stays there has no
use for FIRE escape.
From a business point of view,
the month Of February has been
exceptionally good.
W. M. Barker and Roy R. Car.
nahan, of Smith6eld, were business
callers In the city today.
A. J. Jemison and W. J. Swan,
Of Middleboxrne, went TO Salama
this morning on business.
! A wise girl never turns down an
Ni4SA VA AoAAAoS% uAbA JIG 6CIS q
stSangle hold on better one.
l.. E. Lantz, a prominest merch-
ant of Jacksonburg, was calling on
friends in the city last evening.
It does not look now as If there
,,ould be any change In the price
OF oil during the month of Febru-
airy,
Two people may be able to live
as cheaply as one but 1t depends
on whether they are married or en-
gagged.
Preparations are being made to
move the Cash Grocery store into
the Auditorium block In the near
future.
Aov trne American IL hOuud to
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1902-02-26

Young men love the physical fe-
male; older men love the mental
woman.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1902-07-10
RRAINTREE.

Mrs. 5. P. Tarbell visited in Roxbury
last week.
Miss Maud Ladue was in East Braintree
last Monday.
A SON was born to Mr.. and Mrs. Fred
Jacobs July lst.
Mrs. John Brown has very painful
abscess on her hand.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIII Ryder returned to
Boston last Thursday.
Mrs. George Peacor OF Bethel was at
Rose Jacobs last week.
Miss Ona Wilson visited friends in Rox-
bury the last Of the week.
Mrs. Abbie Cummings Is visiting her
daughter, Mrs. VIM. Ladue.
Mr.. and Mrs. Kingdowner Of Mont
pelier are stopping at Martin Richs.
Mrs. Goodell and Miss Cobb, who have
been on the sick list, are much better.
Mrs. b. f. Nickerson went to Middle
sex Tuesday to visit Mrs. E. +. Campbell
Grace Jones, Bessie Prentiss and Mr.
Thompson Of Northtield visited at Her
mon Jones last saturday.
The ladies cleared 80 from their ice
cream sale the 9Th. An enjoyed the con
cert which Mr.. Goodell gave with hi'
gramophone.
saturday one OF 4. Browns horses
which was hitched to a fence, broke away
ana ran 10 East Granville, taking q fence
post with il. No damage was done.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1902-07-10
sANooLPH CENTER.

Bessie Holden Is visiting in Brattleboro
this week.
Grace stone OF Boston is visiting hel
parents at the Maplewood.
Martin seymour and wife Of Lunenhurg'
Mass, are visiting al his father 8
Mrs. LYONS Of New York, sister ot 4
L. Hodges. is at Mr.. Hodges for the sum
mer.
Edith and Evelyn Blodgett Of Spring
field, Mass, are al Geo. W, Davis iof 'ne
summer.
Mr.. Heindle Of Boston has joined bis
wife Al W. ID. Wright's for bis summer
vacation.
Thorough repairs are being made on
tbe interior of the Methodist church
frescoing, etc.
Frank y. Holman, Esq, and wife q
Springfield, Mass, called on iriends mere
last saturday.
Members Of Mr.. Spooner's family OF
Snringfeld. Mass, are here ana nave
ofened their summer cottage.
The annual meeting Of the Ladies social
CIRCLE will he held at their rooms IA tLe
Congu church Friday afternoon ana even
inr. Business meeting at O'Clock p M
prof. and Mrs. Conant went 10 Lebanon,
y H.. Tuesday 10 attend meeting q tne
Congl club Of New Hampshire ana Ntr-
mont.
Mr.. Ross. who carries on W. F. Wash
t,--,,is Farm. has gone TO Burlington %
bsv-eau operation performed that Dr.
Clifford found WAS necessary.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1902-07-10
EAST RRAINTREE.

r. j. Flint is repairing his barn.
Riley Moulton is working for John
Blanchard.
Mrs. Emma French is at her home here
once more.
Some from this place went on the ex-
cursion last Thursday.
Henry Flint is in town and makes his
headquarters at A. X. Mclntire's.
joe Rockwell wears a smiling counte-
nance these DAYS for he has an heir.
NJ. r. Flint is in town this week help
ing his sonin- n-law, {. l.. smith, DO ms
haying.
c. Z. meeting next Sunday evening.
Topic, "Constant Companionship;8 leader,
Miss Lila Chadwick.
Mrs. A. G.. Harrington of Hardwick has
been visiting Mrs. Lucy Fisher ana MI
and Mrs. Dwight Fisher.
f. /. Clafifn and two sons visited Mrs.
Claflin at the Mary Fletcher hospital IN
Burlington last Thursday.
Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Ferry visited her
sister, Mrs. Clarence Bass, last saturday,
where they had family gathering.
snowsville grange initiated in the third
and fourth degrees last Saturday evening.
The young people had the program.
Mrs. Fred Grain has gone from Ora
Copeland's to her mothers in Randolph
and Mr. Grain is working for I. j. Adams.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. d. Laport went to
Kennebunk Me-, last Tuesday to visit her
sister. They expect to be gone TWO
months.
Those who celebrated the Fourth in
Barre from this vicinity were Mr.. ana
Mrs Ed Parker, Mr. and Mrs. Harry fer-
guson and daughter, Hazel.
John Blanchard's house caught fire the
4th from the boys tiinging tireerackers
under IL. but the blaze was discovered IN
time so that no damage was done.
Naud Iadeau Of Braintree was at her
auut's Mrs. Byron Wakeheld's, the first
of the week. Her grandmother, Mrs.
Cummings, returned home with her TO
stay for some time.
The Fourth proved TO be a lovely day
and a large crowd came 10 the basement
to eat ice cream and cake and enjoy the
program and social visit. Proceeds OF the
evening, clear of all expenses, were sZl.No.
Frank q. REYNOLDS, entertainer, will be
i'm Snowsville church Monday evening,
JULY 18th. He comes under the auspices
of the grange and is worth hearing. Dur
ing his summer vacation be visits the
smaller places and divides proceeds Come
one. come all.
wallace FhkB dilu nanny AttuAANi ~
their home in Brockton, Mass, last
Thursday, accompanied by his niece, Mrs.
Belle Walker. Mr.. Flagg bought a nice
pair Of black work horses of his brother,
George, while here and Mr.. Walker took
the same to Brockton for Mr.. Flagg last
Thursday.
Waldo Butterfeld's house caught fire
the night before the Fourth in very Pc
culiar manner. Lucius discovered what
looked like steam coming out of the wood
shed chamber, but found on investigating
thstit was smoke and called in the neigh
bors for help, the family being away, eX-
cept Grandma Dutton, a very aged LADY.
II seems the boys had tied firecracker TO
the cats tail or fired one off under the ani-
NAL and the fur got afire and the cat ran
mn into the woodshed chamber. setting
some papers afire. This is all the way the
CONFEDERATION can be accounted for. No
serious damage was done.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1902-07-10
RRooKEIELp.

Uia Sprague moved his family to the
Ford farm last week.
Mrs. Josie spieer from Randolph visited
c. r. Blake's people last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Mitchell have Elsie
Mitchell with them for a while.
4. T.. Benham and wife returned from
their visiting trip up north last Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fayette Green from Roy
alton visited Mr.. Russ people the first OF
the week.
Blanche Schroeder came from the city
OF New York to join her fathers family at
the Raymond cottage recently.
Mrs. Ira Carpenter has her mother,
Mrs. Wheatley, and several other guests
from Boston with her at present.
John Lamson graduated from Ludlow
High school in June and IS arranging the
house for his mothers homecoming in
the near future.
The Christian Endeavor straw berry fes-
tival last Thursday evening was all that
had been anticipated in pleasure and near
ly six dollars was added to the treasury.
The First church will hold a strawberry
festival ON Friday evening OF this week at
the church parlors. A literary entertain
ment will be provided. All are welcome.
Two Anderson brothers, with their
wives residing respectively in Springfield
and Florence, Mass, have come for an
outing at the "hunters' cottage" at the
Center, and a piazza is to be built, which
will add much to the convenience OF the
cottage.
Probably the oldest person in town, J.
s. perham, celebrated his Goth birthday
last Tuesday. His grandchildren, Morey
and wife from st. Johnsbury, Mrs. Mills
and son from Ryegate, Mrs. Benedict and
daughter from Royalton, Mr.. and Mrs.
Williams from Bethel, Mr.. and Mrs.
Kelty from Northfield, and two great
grandchildren were present. Many OF the
venerable gentleman's friends called for a
hand-shake. What can be said of very
few people may be said of him, that he
never lad an enemy in his life. He was
the recipient Of beautiful gold headed
cane from the grandchildren, ana nice
| Morris chair, with other gifts, from
4 friends. The company we're treated to
/ lemonade, cake and ice cream.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1902-07-10
Resolutions.

The following resolutions were prepared
by direction of the W. G. T. U. at its last
meeting, July 81
WHEREAS, Our Father, in his infinite
wisdom, has called to himself our beloved
co-worker, Mrs. Julana Morgan, there
fore,
RESOLVED: That we remember with
deep affection her long and helpful con-
nection with our Union as charter mem
Der and honorary president. and her pure
and unseliish service i'm all the relations of
life; and we bow humbly and submissive
ly under the Christening rod Of Him who
doeth all things well.
RESOLVED: That we extend our heart
felt sympathy 10 the family in their atiiic-
tion and commend them to the Lord, who
has promised to comfort those who
mourn.
RESOLVED. That these resolutions be
spread upon the records OF the Rochester
w. c. r. T., and that the secretary be di-
rected to transmit p copy OF the same to
the family Of the deceased, and also copies
TO the ROCHESTER HERALD and Vermont
Home Guards for publication.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1902-07-10
PRICE THREE CENTS.
w. c. 7. U. Notes.

The Rochester w. c. T. u. desires to
express its hearty commendation of the
action of DR.. W. ID. Huntington at the
Windsor County Republican convention in
maintaining a firm stand for prohibition,
when his personal interests would have
seemed to dictate a different course.
The seventeenth annual convention of
the Windsor County W. c. f. L. will be
held at Rochester on Wednesday evening,
and Thursday, July 16 and II. The day
sessions will be held in the NJ. +. church
and the evening sessions in q. A. r.
hall. The forenoon and afternoon
sessions will be devoted to business,
reading and discussion of papers
and addresses. A silver medal contest
win be held on Wednesday evening and
Hon. c. j. Ferguson will speak on Thurs
day evening. Dinner and supper will be
served on Thursday in the Universalist
vestry. Delegates and representatives
will be furnished with entertainment.
Mrs. !. T. Hubbard and Mrs. Julia Wing,
committee on entertainment. All in
terested are invited to participate.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1902-07-10
WEST BRooKFIELD.

Mr.. Coleman of Albany, y. ", rs spend
ing a few DAYS with Fred Flint.
Charley Luce Is working for his broth
er. Henry Luce, through haying.
Frank Gold and Glenn Thayer OF North
field were at W. A. Hutchinson's the first
Of the week.
While backing a team from the barn
Charley Annis was thrown from the wag-
on. breaking his arm.
Horace Clifford and wife Of East Ran
dolph and William Bass and wife OF RAN
dolph visited al o. p. Dudley's one day
last week
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1902-07-10
EAST GRANVILLE.

Ell. Handy was in Randolph Wednes-
dsy.
NJ. and Mrs. Hin were in Berlin Satur-
day and sunday.
Miss Minnie Tiernev Of RoXbury is
working for Mrs. L. J.. Dickerman.
Mr.. and Mrs. Kendall, Mrs. Braley and
Mss IIove returned Tuesday from car
rage drive % Chester.
Mrs. Merton Richardson and Mrs. n
pi- harrison and son Of RoNbury visited
al Alden Richardson Tuesday.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1902-07-10
Amnesty for FlIipinos.

On July 4th, President Roosevelt form
ally proclaimed peace in the Philippines
and granted amnesty to all who have been
in rebellion to the United States, except
ing the Moros, who are now hostile.
Aguinaldo, who had been in custody since
he was captured, was liberated. lie asked
for a guard to protect him from violence
from the friends Of Gen. Luna, his former
lieutenant, whom he caused to be muir
dered
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1902-07-10
WHAT'S GOING ON.
FIVE MINUTES WITH THE BIG
NEWS OF The WORLD.
PIttsbura,s BIG Fourth.

The most notable celebration of the
Fourth was at Pittsburg where half a
million people greeted President Roose-
welt. The president, in a speech, dweh
upon the importance Of conservative leg
islation protecting the people from the
need OF freer trade relations with Cuba.
The president is now at his home in
Oyster Bay, n. Y, where he will spend
some time. He intends to make several
speeches during the fall Congressional
campaign.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1902-07-10
snanlsh &C., Must g.

Among the terms Of settlement between
the United States and the Holy See OF
Rome. adjusting clerical matters in the
Philippines. is provision that the Span
ish friars must leave the islands To their
misdeeds is charged much Of the ill-na-
ture among the Filipinos who urgently
demand the withdrawal OF the friars.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1902-07-10
Tracy's Mad FLIGHT.

A desperado named Tracy is at large in
the vicinity OF Seattle, Wash. With a
fellow prisoner confined in penitentiary,
be made bis escape after killing three
guards. The fugitives then separated.
Tracy has been cornered several times, but
after engaging the officers and shooting
several. has escaped each time. A big re-
ward + offered for him.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1902-07-10
EAST RRooKFtsLp.

w. r. Medcalf attended the races at
Barre city last saturday.
George Jones and wife of Gaysville were
guests at j. NJ. Angell's last week.
Mrs A. b. smith OF Mortified II visit
ing her daughter, Mrs. W. II. Sprague.
Fred H. West has purchased small
place in East Randolph village and viii
move there at once.
John Lamson. who recently graduated
from the Ludlow academy, is spending
short time at George X. spragues.
The Fourth passed In its accustomed
quiet way. 4 goodly number OF our peo-
Bic held a basket picnic In W. w. Perkins.
grove, after which they drove TO the Gulf
House and witnessed the ball game be-
tween the Williamstown and the Brook
field West Hin teams.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1902-07-10
Canal wm Be at Panama.

The government is proceeding on the
assumption that the isthmian canal viii
be built al Panama. Negotiations are
pending to acquire a title TO the Panama
Co.'S. property and with Colombia for de-
sired concessions. There is very little
doubt that the Panama route viii be Sc
Haqfad
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1902-07-10
More TroubIe arewInu.

Solicitor Pentield OF the treasury de-
partment, In whose defence senator Bev-
eridge incurred the animoslty OF senator
BAILEY fo such an extent that Bailey as
saulted him, has scored Bailey in the pub
liz prints, and Bailey threatens him with
uer1Onal violence.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1902-07-10
Mnrnan,s SHARP Bargain.

II has been announced in the House Of
Commons that J. p. Morgan will place
all the ships in his new com bine at the
disposal Of the British admiralty for the
next 50 years ON certain terms. These
terms are not known, publicly, and have
not vet been accepted.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1902-07-10
me Provokina Moros.

The Moros Of Mindano are stun ugly'
but the Americans, acting unaer ofaeIs'
are making no aggression.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1902-07-10
nIoen Chamberlain Injured.

Colonial Secretary Joseph Cham berlain
as thrown from a London cab Monday
ana received a severe scalp wound.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1902-07-10
kino'Edward Out o. Danger.

King Edward is gaining steadily, ana
his medical attendants have announced
that they now consider him out OF Danger
ms coronation viii take place before
the middle Of August.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1902-07-10
po,a,. IubiIee ceIebrated.

The oath anniversary Of the accession on
Pope Leo was duly celebrated IN nome
Sunday.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1902-07-10
Banks Are lnereaslna.

During the last fiscal year, 437 new ma.
tional hanks were established, most OF
them having less than $4,000 capital
stock.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1902-07-10
Arrests 10 coaI ReaIon.

The coal strike has reached the stage Of
arrests for interference with non-unlon
men who are trying to work in the mines.
There is no change in the general situation
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1902-07-10

D.au,s Rheumatic pills absolutely cure
4 Neuralgia. Entirely vegctable.safe