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Mower County transcript., 1902-09-17
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Gen. Horatio C:sa King old this story
at the dinner given: Gen. Porter,
the ambassador TO France, at. The Ma
tionaI Arts club q few nights ago.
. I Was during = long march of our:
regiment IA the civil war, and the
troops had been without food forssev-
era. al.days. At day break one morning
=sambo, the officers colored serlsy,ant,
startled ~ the kound 81 cock
growing sambo turned me and
said ssss5|
IS {. 9 dlassa General. ou done hear. az
noise
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growing
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Mower County transcript., 1902-09-17

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"a YANKEE LIEUTENANT.
Confederate Tanily e Il by q Nor th-
5sls< ern5 Soldier. s s5sssz

7 In the spring or early summer Of
1868 party Of federal scouts, COM
'manded@ by Lieut.. John D. Hanning,
company G, Second Rhode Island cav-
airy, reached Lake Clause plantation,
West Baton Rouge parish, La, and
surprised it's owner, Mr.. w w. Lens
mon, my father. They took all the
guns, but after a long interview with
Mr.. Lennon, in which the prisoner.
must have promised to go with them
later, they departed, leaving him at
home After that Lieut.. Hanning
came out often, always accompanied
by two or more soldiers. Father
made no attempt to avoid them, but
met them with hospitality. Mother
played Dixie and other tunes for
them, writes Minnie j. Lennon
Smith, in the National Tribune.
= Lieut.. Hanning was stationed on
this (west) side Of the river to assist
In the siege of Port Hudson. Mr..
Lemmon's only grown son, Lieut..
George C. Lennon, was among those
who held Port Hudson against the
union troops; yet, between the YAM
: ''"er and the southern planter
- :p, strong and true, grew
LOW rightly Mr.. Lennon road
- aeters Of the noble young
lieutenant subsequent
s,t~ l~@soon proved. 7.-s ~ cs5 c.ts5.uI - +
s. +. Hanning's party came one
ing and father went with them.
Next day the lieutenant returned: for
q change Of raiment Tor father, stat
ing that he was going to Baton
Rouge. Three days later Mr.. Lem
mon returned and stated that he had
taken the oath of allegiance to the
United States government. Very
soon after this Mr.. Lennon was
murdored-shot in the back of the
head, with buckshot, in a road that
passed through his Lake Clause plan
tation to Egypt plantation, back
Of Lake Clause. His. grief
stricken wife, with her two lit
tie boys and young servant, found
the body. In her anguish she drove
to the nearest United States troops
for aid. protection and vengeance.
Lieut.. Hanning came with so United
States soldiers and demanded that
trailing dogs be given him, and said
without the aid of a single citizen he
would, with his soldiers, trace the
murderer and avenge the murder.
Mower County transcript., 1902-09-17
DR.. DOWNING, President

III: DR.. DOWNING, President
Downing Medical Association and German
Medical and Surgical Institute and Eye
- and Ear lnfirmary, Chicago. Ill.
ESTABLISHED 1880. 10000 CASES CURED.
100000 Capital. -
Oldest, largest, most successful and reliable
medical Institution of its kind in the northwest,
for the treatment of Chronic, Nervous and
Private Diseases Of Men and Women, Deformi.
ties, Surgical Operations and Diseases Of the
No money taken from incurable cases. II
your case is incurable you will be frankly told
the truth, and advised not to waste your
money. An honest opinion given to every case.
Thensands cured M after being given up to die. &
Ears, CatarTh, Stomach and Liver Diseases,
Blood and Skin Diseases, Diseases Of Heart,
eases Of Women. Diseases Of Men, Cancers,
T1mors, Surgical Operations when needed:
Lack of Development, small, weak parts OF
the body enlarged and strengthened. beformi.
.ties corrected. i Ray examinations when re.
Mower County transcript., 1902-09-17
CIVIL WAR RELICS.
Mementoes of the Great Struggle Be-
p tween North and South That -
Have Bloody Histories.

In a glass case, midway between
the north door and the center court
of the National museum, may be seen
an old time shotgun and an old-time
musket. They rest in rack, close
together, the musket above the shot
gun, says the Washington Star. The
barrels Of the weapons parallel each
other and are relatively in the same
position as they were 40 years ago
when the tragedy which gives inter-
est to the relics happened. The shot
lSet to the south. It was with the
shotgun that Col. E.: E. Ellsworth,
of Ellsworth zouaves, was killed by
James P. jackson, at the Marshall
house, Alexandria, Va, May "a, 1861.
It was with the musket, fred by one
of Ellsworth's men that jackson was
killed. Close BY the guns is q curious
yard Of the confederate flag that
floated over the Marshall house. In
this collection is Ellsworth's cap or
nament, and near this is q scarfpin
that was his. : .5z$ nj GEEsES5 81
In the same case with the relics
mentioned is the sword Of Gen. Lyons,
who was killed in the battle Of Will
sons Greek. The story Of this old
blade is that it was taken from Lyons
body by confederate soldier, who
carried it from the time OF the fight
at Wilson's Creek, June 10, 1851, till
well toward the close of the civil war.
Mower County transcript., 1902-09-17
Notice of Lis Pendens.

STATE OF MINNESOTA,
= County of Mower.
District Court,
Tenth judicial District.
Chris N: Brown, Plaintiff, against William
Heer. eer William Neare, Charles 81. Sharpe,
William Box, q. N. Higgins. Levi Bemis,
John r. Frary, John R. Teny, Harvey E. An
/ derson.. G. B. Staples; also all other persons
or parties unknown claiming any right title,
estate lien or interest in the real estate de-
scribed in the complaint herein, Defendants.
Notice of Lis Pendens.
Notice is hereby given, that an action ha
been commenced in this Court by the above
named plaintiff against the above named de-
PENDANTS, To determine the estate, lien, right,
title or Interest, if any, of said defendants, and
to confirm and quiet the estate and title of
4 plai intiH therein, and for judgment declaring
void such right, title, estate, lien or interest Of
Z said defendants and each and all of them
I The premises affected by this action are sit
| uate in the County of Mower and State of Min
! nesota, and are described as follows to-wit:
! II south half ,(1a) of section number twenty
seven (27) township number one hundred three
! (l03l, north OF range number seventeen (17)
| Dated August II, 1902.
SHEPHERD & CATHERWOOD,
1 Plaintiff Attorneys,
! Austin, Mimi.
Pub. Aug. 20. 81, Sept. 8, TO- II, "A, Oct. 1.
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ewl Cook "a afraid I cant 6 take
the place. mum.
SIS MistressHhy 81
sa.s:slN lew Coo !, mum, tho Kitchen
table ain'tt eenoueh pcnsl
s.sketell u S.sss.
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Mower County transcript., 1902-09-17
Young, Middle kaed and Old Men

hood, Organic Weakness, YaricOcole, Unnat-
sae e
isssss ass
ual incompetency, pain in the back, InhsOr
chest, cloudy yfurine.e etc.1 business and
labor burden, marriage unhappy,s brghtins
happy home, sweeping many to 81 sariy grave;s
causing diseased brain, heart, lungs, Kidneys
and other organs: Every man who has. any q
nature 3 laws, should consult tho doctor Il
once. He has cured ati3onsands Who were. in
the Last stasss fad ha fiyen asspsr
|sAt1OnI nI6uATAhteed. Consul alton sacrod1ycOn-
1 fddential and may add happy years to your life.
e many ay sasss drains
vitality may cause diseases :of brain, nerves,
heart, lungs, kidneye bladder and other or.
,gans: Test Of Urine. after standing, show.
500 REMAND 8 vii lib IS forfeited tor Case
iun sssse1a bss.ss sss
Errorsof Youth, which has been neglected or|
improperly treated, which we undertake and:
cannot eure g. y,cured. 60
WEAK WOMEN. thousands endure the
tortures of HYing death without knowing of
delicate. Structure Sc the female sorganizationi
is specially liable to disease and weakness.
Every woman should know how best to obtain
form and beauty, spaTElins. Dyes, siovins
cheeks, clear comple plexion, and al condi In
scident tos perfect won!anhood No unplea SAINT
sshsr
friend. Consult ation privat and conf ddential.;
Married Persons sor those lating
weaknesa which renders marriage 8 disappoint.
sment, would dO well to call for consultation:
s,i'ndness plsYsntsa ana Cured. sishtis
Weak, Wafery.o famed Eyes DimnessE 81
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Kitty-Only think! Carrie got her
new bathing suit wet through the very
first time she wore it.! =, ~ -
Bertha-Mercy, you don't mean to
say that she went into the water? -''
Kitty-The idea! OF course not. A
drenching shower came on all Of .
sudden Boston Transcript. :scs s';zz]@s: ! s.
Mower County transcript., 1902-09-17

NOTE THE TIME: Train leaves
Albert Lea daily at 1:2OS p. m. and ar
rives in Saint Louis at $50 q. m. the
next day, and Kansas City = q. M. next
day, and has free reclining chair car, SIS
Woodruff County news., 1902-07-03
Republican State League.

The republican State League con- vention was held at Little Rock, June 25. About $50 delegates were pres ent, many of whom were also dele gates to one of the party conventions, though the insurgents were in minor ity The national administration and the state committee were endorsed Among the resolutions adopted was one recommending that the state convention establish a rule limiting the privilege of participating in re- publican primaries to such republi- cans as have paid their poll tax Sid B. Bedding was reelected president, U. s. Bratton reelected secretary and P. K. Roots reelected treasurer, all being of Little Rock The elections were all by exclamation, there being no other nominations. The follow ing vice-presidents, one for each con- gressional district, were elected: 1, T. o. Fitzpatrick, St. Francis county; 2, Charles F. Cole, independence county 3, J. F. Mayes, Washington county; 4, E. A. Schicker, Miller county; 5, R. F. Roys, Pope county; 6, c. T. Duke, Drew county; ', R. L. Floyd, Union county
Woodruff County news., 1902-07-03
THE PREVAILING STYLES.

Blouse jackets are as good as ever.
 Black velvet ribbon is charming in Grecian designs. Beautiful collars are made by -ap- plying medallions to finest batiste or ducked null
 Many prefer lightweight silk coat Things to the more novel batiste or figured swiss.
 Plaited boleros of black or navy silk are useful; so are tea coats in white broadcloth.
 The Toledo blouse is new. It is cut low at the front to show an eXpanse of shirt front, white linen collar and tie. The narrow flat revers are round, wide at the bust and narrow to tiny point.
 Flat hair decorations are the rule for evening this season. Anything ap- preaching height is tabooed. Wreaths, and garlands, and fiat rosettes, and mashed down choux are the chosen devices, rather than aigrettes and plumes.
 A miniature of herself is the latest
  groom, and the bridegroom also some times has his portrait taken in the. same style for a wedding gift. The frame is~sometimes made of a row of pearls and suspended from a true lovers knot in brilliants.
 A charming summer gown is of fine white linen, with two insertions of linen lace in the skirt and one in the blouse. The skirt insertions slope up- ward to the back and that in the waist is set in to outline a bolero. A kind of Spanish girdle is formed of the lace, which is made to narrow from deep point above and below the belt line at the back, to downward turn ing point at the front, fastened by silver tiligree buckle or pin.
Woodruff County news., 1902-07-03
As to Road Duty.

Attorney General Murphy holds that the road improvement acts of 1899 and 1901 neither modify nor repeal the act of 1879, under which cities and towns are empowered to require by ordinance all male persons between the ages of IS and 45 years, residing within the corporate limits, to work upon the streets and alleys therein as many as ten days a year. Col. Mur- phy has addressed the following on the subject to City Attorney R. E. L. Johnson, of Paragould:
 Under the act of March 10, 1879, cities and towns are empowered to re- qulre by ordinance all male persons between the ages of IS and 45 years, residing within the corporate limits, to work upon the streets and alleys therein, as many as ten days in each year, and to prescribe the terms upon Which they may have exemption there from. This means that they may fix the price to be paid in lieu of each days work, and leave the party liable to the duty to do the work or pay the money as he sees fit. The acts of 1899 and 1901 relating to the working of roads neither modify nor repeal this act. Streets and alleys are under the government of the cities and towns in which they are. Road overseers have nothing to do with the keeping up of the streets and alleys in cities and towns. The law for the working of county roads and the law governing streets and alleys in cities and towns and separate and independent systems. The ordinances of cities and towns pass ed under the act of 1879 are the law with respect to the working and main- taining the streets and alleys, wher- ever such ordinances exist and are binding As before stated, the road law since passed by the legislature has reference to county roads, not to streets and alleys in cities and towns.'
Woodruff County news., 1902-07-03

ing sound, and the bully swayed and fell in heap between the seats. Then the cap. tain sprang lightly back upon the platform and began to speak as though nothing had happened to interrupt him. But the crowd, which had sat breathless for the moment, suddenly awoke to the situation, and, ris- ing as one, began to cheer. A dozen men ran down the aisle, and, grabbing the bully, who was slowly rising to his feet, fairly dragged him off the grounds.
 Col. Johnstone was the first to reach the platform. He grasped Tolliver's hand as he hurried to his side, and said: "By the honor of soldier, you are man. Hang it, sir, you may dream as much as you want to. You were right. A bank is no place for you. Forgive me and come home with us to dinner. Mabel is here, and wants to see you"
 And that night, as the three sat in the moonlit gallery, the colonel took his pipe from his mouth to say: 'I didn't think it was in you, Tolliver. Dreamer! Cad, 1 never saw prettier knock down in my life. You are worthy the best and sweetest girl in the country, and you shall have her, whether you come into the bank or not"
Woodruff County news., 1902-07-03
Shot by Wife's Father.

A few days ago James Larsen was welded to Miss Jennie Patton, of Tex arkana. Then the girls mother had Larsen arrested on the charge of per jury. It is alleged he swore the girl was IS years old, when the mother says she is 15. Larsen was released on bond, and went to the Patton home, at the request of some members of the family. Upon his arrival there, the girls father and another party, it is alleged, opened fire on Larsen, who was accompanied by Hal Jordan. Larsen escaped, after being shot twice, but not dangerously.
Woodruff County news., 1902-07-03

the company. Young men and maidens strolled about the grounds, chanting pa- trlotic songs, or gossiped in knots under the friendly oaks.
 Col. Johnstone found seat for his daugh- ter and himself near the platform The band struck up "The Star-Spangled Banner" the presiding officer and the speakers filed onto the stage, the seats quickly filled, and the literary programme of the day began. Every reference to the freedom and glory of the United States, and they were many and eloquent, was cheered to the echo. It was typical company of American citi- zens, bent on making the most of the one day in the year set apart to commemorate the brave deeds of their forefathers.
 At last the chairman introduced Capt Tolliver, the hero, he said, fresh from the battlefield of the war in which the United states was at present engaged. The young officer arose and began at once to speak. He made no attempt at oratory, but told in a simple, soldiery way of the trials and struggles of his fellow soldiers in the far away orient He pictured the benefits which were to come to the country with the new possessions, how America had at last taken its rightful place among the nations of the earth, and how the flag, which waved above them there on this anniversary of the great est day in the history of the country was loved and revered by the men who were fighting under its shadow across seas, among strangers, for the honor and glory of America.
 Just here bulky form arose from one of the middle benches, and pushing it's way into the aisle, came forward near the platform. It was Jim Darrow, the bully of the town ship, and reckoned as one of the most quar- relsome men in the community When the people saw him approaching the plat form, they moved uneasily in their seats, for they divined he meant some insult to the speaker
 "What right have you in the Philippines, Ned Tolliver?" he shouted, hoarsely.
 'The right of a soldier fighting for his country replied the young officer, calmly
 "You lie. You are all set of thieves and murderers. You joined the army because you couldn't make living at home, and now you are taking it out of helpless lot of niggers. You are lot of thieves and"
 Capt. Tolliver sprang from the platform and faced the bully The bronzed face had an ashen color, but his eye flashed and his voice was ringing and firm:
 Take back what you've said, Jim Dar- row."
 q don't take back nothin'!"
 The slender, compact form of the captain strengthened, the clinched hand shot out from the shoulder, there was dull, crush
Woodruff County news., 1902-07-03
ARKANSAS STAIE MNS.
Killing in White County, Due to
 Family Feud.
DEMAND ADOPTION OF MORE LIBERAL LAW
Time and Place of Examinations for Pea body ar.hips-Republlcad Leag que Clubs Re-eIect All ola Ohicsrs-Novel Punishment of a Young Thief.
Peabody SchoIarshIns.

The state department of public in struction makes the following an nouncement: Competitive examina- tions will be held July 17-18 at the places mentioned below for those de- Siring to secure scholarships in the Peabody Normal college A scholar ship is worth $100 year and the stu dents railroad fare from his home to Nashville and return. The qualifica- tions for becoming a competitor for a scholarship are as follows: The applicant must not be less than IT years of age nor more than 30, of ir- reproachable moral character in good health, with no physical defects, eccen- tricities or habits which would inter- fere with success in teaching, and must make a pledge of intent to teach for at least two years after gradua- tion. Those desiring to take the ex- animation should notify the conduc- tor at the place where they wish to be examined. The examinations will be uniform, and will be conducted at the following places by the persons named: Fayetteville, by Prof. John c. Mitchell; Amity, by Prof. S. M Samson; Eureka Springs, by Prof. c. s. Burnett; Walnut Ridge. by Prof. w. H. Watkins; Monticello, by Prof. W. H. Shewmake; Prescott, by Prof. B. G. Slayton; Little Rock, by Prof. R. H. Parham; Clarendon, by Prof. J. Mccullough.
Woodruff County news., 1902-07-03
Young Man Suicides.

E L Ker, a young man about 20 years of age, was found dead in his room at Little Rock. A box filled with cotton saturated with chloroform which lay beside his head told the manner of his death. Ker went to his room, stating that he was feeling bad, and left word that he was not to be disturbed. Becoming uneasy his land lord forced an entrance to his room and found that he had been dead sev- eral hours. He left no message tell ing why he took his life, but it is be- lieved disappointment in a love affair prompted the act.
Woodruff County news., 1902-07-03
Killing in Nhitp CountY.

Sid Sowell was shot and instantly killed by Fletcher Judge near Searcy A family feud of long standing was the cause. Judge states that Sowell had been boarding with his step-moth er and had often insulted him and his brother and sister. As Judge was go- ing home he passed Sowell, and some words were exchanged. Judge went home, procured his gun and returned, emptying both barrels into Sowells body.
Woodruff County news., 1902-07-03
CITY PRACTICALLY DESERTED.
Fine Weather Sent the Crowds t0
 Out-Of-TOwn Resorts.

London, June 2S.-What was to have gone down to history as process sion day, when it was expected there would be the greatest crush ever witnessed in the streets of London, finds the city practically deserted The bank holiday proclaimed for the day paralyzcd business. The masses, apparently surfeited with their event. less wanderings in the streets Thurs day, either cleared out to the coun- try, tempted by the perfect weather. or else stayed at home. Certainly the main thoroughfares could not have been more deserted on any Sum- day in the year. The big hotels, how ever, were each an oasis of activity amid the otherwise general stagna- tion.
 The fashionable cafes and restaU- rants were the scenes of numerous smart luncheons,
Woodruff County news., 1902-07-03
GRATIFYING CONFIRMATION.
Dispatches Telling of the Kings
 Good Progress Confirmed.

London, June 27.-'It is the best yet" was the popular comment with which the bulletin poste at l'ucking- ham palace at II o'clock tonight waa greeted A small crowd waited be- fore the palace until the bulletin was brought out, and when the good news became known there were cries of Hear, hear," and cheers. Lord Churchill, the acting lord chamber lain, drove up to the palace just as the bulletin was issued. and he ex- pressed his keen pleasure at the doc tors report of the kings condition. After learning the contents of the bulletin the crowd at the palace quickly dispersed, and the rejoicing which was already apparent in the crowded streets increased in keep ing with the terms of the latest re- port.
 The Il o'clock bulletin was as foE- lows:
 His majesty's condition is in ak respects satisfactory. The king has had a comfortable day and has made substantial improvement"
 The prince and princess of Wales dined at Buckingham palace tonight in company with several foreign royal personages. All the diners re- turned early to their homes.
 The unanimity among prominent physicians in expressing their opin- ions as to the king is quite remarka- ble. All the professional opinions gathered are distinctly favorable and hopeful; the doctors regard the dan- ger of peritonitis as now almost pasGs and believe his majesty's recovery to be entirely probable.
 Liverpool was illuminated tonight in recognition of the good news.
Woodruff County news., 1902-07-03
The Teachers.

At the annual meeting of the State Teachers association, held in Hot Springs last week. the following off cers were elected for the ensuing year: President, W. A. Crawford, Arkadel- phia; first vice president, George B. Cook, Hot Springs; T. A. Futrall, Marianna, vice president for first con- gressional district; MT. Bingham, Mel bourne, second district G. w. Droke Fayetteville, third district; w. L. Lee Center Point, fourth district; w. w. Rivers, Conway, fifth district; J. H. Thach, Pine Bluff, sixth district; E. G. Slayton, Prescott, seventh district; J. H. Witherspoon, Pine Bluff, cores bonding secretary; Miss Newell Eos ter, Clarksville, recording secretary; Miss s. c. Barclay, Little Rock, treas urer; Messrs. Reynolds and Kuyken- dall, Fayetteville, and Watkins, Wal nut Ridge, trustees.