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Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1902-01-30
TO HIS FRIEND.
Tragic Termination OF an EARLY Tine
Friendship Between Western
Frontieramen.

In 1910 the western frontier of the
United States slanted like the roof of
house from Maine to Louisiana. The
center of population was almost ex-
act.y upon the site of the city of Wash
ington. The west was distinct Sec
ton, and it was section which had
begun to develop an aristocracy. We
still wore linsey-woolsey in Kentucky;
still pounded our corn in a hollow
stump in Ohio; still killed our Indians
with the ancient weapons of our ia
theirs; still took our produce to New
Orleans in fatboats; still were print
tive in many ways. None the less we
had among us an aristocrat, a man who
classified himself as better than his
fellow man. There had been born that
early captain of transportation, the
keelboatman, the man who could go
up stream. The latter had for the
stationary or semi-stationary man a
vast and genuine contempt, as nomad
man has ever had for the man of an
chored habit. There was warrant
for this feeling of superiority, for the
keelboat epoch was. great one in
American history. Had this clumsy
craft never been supplanted by the
steamboat, its victories would have
been Of greater value to America than
all the triumphs she ever won upon
the seas.
AS for the keelboatm themselves,
they were hardy, wild and reckless
n
blazing sun, their heads dropping over
the setting pole, their feet steadily
trudging the walking-boards of their
great vessel from morning until night
and day after day. A wild life, merry
and a brief one, was that lived by this
peculiar class of men who made char
acters for one of the vivid chapters
in the tale of the early west.
Mike. Fink, they tell us, was king
among the keelboatmen at the date of
the Introduction of steam craft upon
the Ohio and the Mississippi; man
of medium height, weighing about $50
pounds, all bone and Drawn, a cham
pion with the rife, master in fisti-
cuffs, hard drinker, of temper alter
nately sullen and merry, and of sheer
physical force which dominated all
he met in his rude calling. This is the
man who figures in we1l-known an
ecdote recounted by different early
writer's. It seems that he had bosom
friend named Carpenter. with whom
he was wont to engage in a certain
risky pastime. Carpenter and Mike
used to fill tin cup with whisky" says
one chronicler, ''and place it by turn
on each others heads, and shoot at it
with rife at distance of 20 yards.
1t was always bored through without
injury to the one on whose head it
was placed. The feat is too wei, au-
thenticated to admit of question. 1t
was often performed, and they like the
feat the better because it showed their
confidence in each other" Yet 1t fell
out that after long and much tried
friendship these two at lasthad quar-
rel which parted them, and it was some
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1902-01-30

ISAAC BROCK, citizen of McLen-
nan county, Texas, has lived for
ia years. For many years he re-
sided at Bosque Falls, eighteen miles
west of Waco, but now lives with his
son-in-law at Valley Mills, Texas.
A short time ago, by request, Uncle
Isaac came to Waco and sat for his pic
ture. In his hand he held stick cut
from the grave of General Andrew
Jackson, which has been carried by
him ever since. Mr.. Brock is digni-
fed old gentleman, showing few signs
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1902-01-30

Tells How He Escaped the Terrors
Many Winters by Using Pe-ru-na.

are due directly To- the effects. of
the climate. For ~ years Illavo
Wiflssto0d the cisngeAble climate
of the United States.
II have always been very healthy
man, but of course subject to the lit
tie affections which are due to sudden
changes in the climate and tempera-
ture. During my long life l have known
a great many remedies for coughs,
colds and diarrhoea.
II had always supposed these affec-
tions TO be different diseases. For the
last ten or fifteen years l have been
reading DIR. Hartman S writings. Ihave
learned much from his books, one thing
in particular: that these affections
are the same and tina. they are proper
ly called catarrh.
Gas for DR.. Harfn7an's remedy,
Pe-ru-na, I have found II to be the
best. If not the only, reliable Aem-
edy for these affections. 1t has
been my standby for many years,
and Iattribufe my good health and
extreme old age to this remedy.
'It exactly meets all my require
ments. 1t protectsSnle from the evil
effects of sudden changes; it keeps me
in good appetite; it gives me strength;
it keeps my blood in good circulation.
/ have come to rely upon it almost en-
tirelyS for the many little things for
which l need medicine.
81 believe it to be valuable to old
people, although have no doubt it is
just as good for the young. Ishould be
glad if my sincere testimony should
become the means of others using this
remedy, because believe it to be the
greatest remedy of this age for ca
tarrhal diseases.
.When epidemics of Ia grippe first
began to make their appearance in this
country / was sufferer from this dis
ease.
: 81 had several long sieges with
the grip. At first I did not know
that Pe-ru-na was q remedy for
this disease. When I heard that
Ia grippe was epidemic catarrh, I
tried Pe-ru-na for Ia grippe and
found 1t to be Just the thing.
at has saved me several times from
siege of the grip. ! feel perfectly
safe from this terrible malady so long
as have Peruna at hand. / hope that
DIR. Hartman may live to be as old as I
am, to continue the good work OF
teaching people the value of his great
remedy. Peruna.
Very truly yours,
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1902-01-30
lul,y MsN,

For free book on catarrh, address
The Peruna Medicine Co., Columbus, 0.
If you do not derive prompt and sat
isfactory results from the use OF Peru
ma, write at once to DIR. Hartman, CIV
ing full statement OF your case, and
he will be pleased to give you his val
liable advice gratis.
the Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus,
Ohio.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1902-01-30
MARRIAGE AMONG sAvAGEs.
Observed by Australian
Tribes.

chronological experts agree that with
most Australian tribes every woman is
betrothed in infancy, or even in an
ticipation of her birth. According to
some mysterious law of their own this
is arranged by the old men of the FAM
lily. the women having no voice in the
matter. The age of the proposed hus-
band is not taken into consideration,
SO that it frequently happens that by
the time the girl is of manageable
age her intended is an old man. If
in the meantime some younger man
has set his heart upon her this means
fight, in which the unfortunate BRIDE
to-be, as she is dragged away, is GER
tain to come in for share of the
blows which the rival suitors deal out
to each other, says writer in Wom-
ans Home Companion.
In some of the coast districts, where
not all of the girls are promised in in
fancy, the betrothal of young woman
to man who follows the occupation
of fisherman compels her to lose the
first joint of the little finger of her
left hand. This slow and painful OPP
Grafton is performed by stout string
bound tightly about the joint-an en-
gagement-ring with which one would
willingly dispense! A marriage IL
cense, equally unique, is common in
some sections, where the chief gives
to the prospective groom peculiarly
knotted string, possessing which he is
free to seek the wife of his choice.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1902-01-30

Born before United States was
formed.
Saw Z2 Presidents elected.
Pe.ru-na has protected him
from all sudden changes.
Veteran of four wars.
Sh0d q horse when 80 years
old.
Always conquered the grip
with Pe.ru.na.
Witness In q land suit az age
Of no years.
Believes Pe-ru-na the greatest
remedy of tie age for catarrhal
diseases.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1902-01-30
Mardi era. Queen q Crescent Route.

1tardi Gras Queen q Crescent Route.
New Orleans, February 18th. Greatest
Mid-Winter Fete in the world; wierd and
beautiful. Low rate excursions Queen T.
Crescent Route. Finest train service in
day in the year from Cincinnati. The
trip through the beautiful southern coun-
try is holiday in itself All inquiries glad
ly answered. Free printed Matter. w. G..
Rinearson, G.. P. A., Cincinnati.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1902-01-30

Society is like politics. When man once
gets in ne forgets all the cynical remarks
ne used to make about it.-Judge.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1902-01-30
spoiled m. Pleasure.

Gen. w. H. L. Barnes contributes
the following mite to the many 9TH
er good jokes that the opera has
given us. On Saturday, while being
shaved, he happened to ask his bar
Der if he had attended the Grau per-
Torrance at the Grand. The answer
was in the affirmative.
''How did you enjoy it?"
"Not at all, sir. From my place in
the gallery I could see your head
below me and it mortified me to no.
tice that / had not parted your hair
straight. San Francisco Wave.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1902-01-30

Piso's Cure cannot be too highly spoken Of
as cough cure.-J. w. O'Brien, 322 Third
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1902-01-30

To Cure a Cold in One Day
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists cfund moneyif fails to cure. Csc.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1902-01-30
The Birds.

The Birds.
Miss Trill-I love to hear the birds sing.
Jack Downright (warmly)-So do l. They
never attempt piece beyond their ability.
Tit Bits,
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1902-01-30

Silver and gold are not the only coin;
virtue, too, passes current all over the
world.-Euripides. :
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1902-01-30
Miles Of Potatoes.

Everybody knows that the John A. Salzer
Seed Co., La Crosse, Wis, are the largest
seed potato growers in the world, SO when
their President, Henry A. Salzer, recently
purchased 2l,O00 acres more Of ideal potato
land, all wondered what for. Well, it is for
potatoes-miles and miles of potatoes.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1902-01-30

Constant.
Alice-oh, no! Cnolly isn't engaged! He
is true to his first love.
May-Who is that!
"Cholly!"-Puck.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1902-01-30

We wish ycs V w our
IN great farm sceds. hence
6~ Offer 70 send 10 farm seed
. samples, containing thousand
Headed Esle, Teosinte, Rape,
4 Alfalfa, 3peitss ctc. (fIily worth
el0.OO 70 get . staStD together With
our rreaEcssal0e, for l6c postage.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1902-05-15
Washington County
Real Estate Agency. t.
\OFFICE AT EMORY, VA.
H. S. Scott, Secretary,
P. A. Scott, Agent.

No. IL Farm of 2S3 acres for sale
$50 per acre.
No. FL Farm of 324 acres for sale
$50 per acre.
No. 81 Farm of $50 acres for sale, at
So 900.
No. farm of los acres, nice, new
home, orchard and outbuidings, S2S per
acre, and in good neighborhood.
No. 5.--Choice farm and beautiful
home, large orchard and barns, 100 acres,
on public road, X. +. d. of mail and
phone connection. Price $1,000.
Noe Nice River Farm of 2O3 acres,
good home, orchard and outbuildings,
near mill, postoffice, school,, and can be
made No. stock farm. Price 81, 400.
No Farm of $50 acres, one.half
cleared, one.half timber, tobacco barns,
comfortable home and outbuildings. Price
81, $50. A good tobacco farm.
No. 800 acres in bluegrass region,
small home and outbuildings, orchard, &c.
Price 81 800.
All acres of above can be sold together
and make No. stock farm.
No. 300 acres River Farm and all
sorts of comforts and fine grass and grain
farm-S45 per acre.
Good homes, orchard and outbuildings
on all of these farms.
Several other farms as desirable as any
of the above, which are kept from adver-
Users column.
Write me, and 1 will serve you faith
fully.
P. A. SCOTT,
Emory, Va.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1902-05-15
Obituary

K. c.. Thorton:-Born December 9Th,
1923; joined the Methodist Church at
Wabash Camp Ground in 1885, married
Miss Virginia Mahood, May 10th, 1849;
and died March 18th, 1902. He en-.
listed in the Confederate army (Dunlap's
Company the first year of the war. He
was a saddle maker by trade; and was one
of the most skilled workman. He filled
different local official positions honestly
and faithfully. He found special pleasure
in Sunday work. He is survived
by his wife four children and one brother,
William 9. Thornton, of Hillsville, Carroll
Co.
His last days were spent with his
daughter, Mrs. w. K. NeeI, at whose resi-
dence he breathed his last, and where he
received all the attention and care that
loving hearts and hands could give.
In memory, call time in its fight back
to "a years ago. Am living in the town
of Merchandising, in Bland County, Viz
GINA, with K. G. Thornton and bis interes.
ting family as neighbors. He is the ex.
cellent Superintendent of large union
Sunday-school. The writer is pupil
His kind words of encouragement echo In
my memory as | write. He seemed
specially interested in me. The first
spelling book ever had was presented to
me by father Thornton. Who knows how
much may be indebted to him for any
thing good am or may beP The consum-
ing passion Of bis life was to educate his
children. This he did to an extent far
beyond any man of his means have ever
known. His children, William T., Minnie,
Julia, and Fulton, were my school mates,
with whom ! often sat in the family
circle, and with them received good in
struction from their father. The young
est daughter, Virgle, was not old enough
then to be in school. His kindness to me
and interest in me inspired desire to be
and do something in the world.
Nav his life of sacrifice and devotion to
that which is great and good be a constant
inspiration to his children and grand.child
rem to strive to attain the best in the life
that now is, and in that which is to come.
May the Lord comfort the heart of the
widow, whose strength Of character has
been throughout their married life never |
failing source of power in all their strug. |
giles to rear and educate their children in |
the nurture and admonition of the Lord,
and fit them to discharge all the response
bilities of life,
Tszewell, Va, May 2, 1902.
J., N, II,
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1902-05-15
Fine Farms
Something You Hear About But Rarely
Ever See

A frst.class blue grass farm in the best
part of the Valley of Virginia, on the Val.
ley pike near thriving town, $50 acres,
all black limestone land well set in grass,
40 acres in wheat and timothy, abundance
of fine spring water bordering on large
creek; 300 acres cleared, timber land well
fenced, affording fine pasture, fine dwell
ing, fine large barn, two tenant houses;
every other necessary building. Every.
thing in good repair. Social, educational
and market advantages unsurpassed. Can
be sold at S25 per acre, which is much less
that its real value.
Farm of 275 acres, 20 acres river bot.
tom, upland good, 7-room dwelling. All
necessary outbuildlngs; well fenced, fine
water; abundance of timber; in sight of
railroad station; bargain, s. 500.
40 acres, over half river bottom; nice
10.room residence in sight of city; lovely
home tor 81 900.
IS acres of fruit land on the rock roac
about 5000 fruit trees embracing all variG.
ties. Price, s., 200. Here is a grand bar.
GAIN
7. ". Spindle & Co.,
REAL ESTATE. AGENTS.
ROANOKE, VA.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1902-05-15
Are You
Doing 1t?

Are you turning your back to your own
interests? Are you ignoring Fire Insur-
ance? Have you taken the trouble to find
out about the financial standing of our
companies? Ii not, We shall be glad to
explain them to you.
Every property owner is more or less
liable for fire which may happen today.
Big fires are reported in the newspapers
everyday, "No insurance. We propose
to insure for you all of your buildings in
companies that, when the fire does over
take you, the newspapers will cay,
"building entirely destroyed, fully insur-
ed, loss promptly paid, insurance carried
in
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1902-05-15
N 0 7 &c E.

All persons are hereby notified and
warned not to hunt. fish, ride, or drive
stock across, or otherwise trespass Oh my
premises, situated on head waters OF
Clinch River in Tazewell County, Va.
WIN. HI. KELLY.
Sept. 18th, 1901. I'm.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1902-05-15
Notice TO Pensioners.

All Confederate Veterans in TazewelI
county who desire TO make application for
pensions under the Act Of April End, 1902,
Of the General Assembly of VirginiN, are
hereby notified that the Board of Com.
missioners will meet at the circuit court
clerks Office of Tazewell county on Mon
day, the 26th day of May, 1902, to con-
slider all applications for pensions.
H. BANE HARTMAN, A. ST. CLAIR,
Clerk. Chairman.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1902-05-15
Notice Of First Meeting Of Creditors.

In the District Court Of the United States
for the Western District of Virginia. In
Bankruptcy.
In the Matter OF In
j. b. Crabtree, Bankrupt. J Bankruptcy
To the Creditors of j. B. Crabtree, of
Riehlands, in the County of Tazewell,
and District aforesaid, bankrupt:
Notice is hereby given that on the 9TH
day of February A. D. 1902, the said j.
b. Crabtree was duly adjudicated bank
rupt; and that the fret meeting OF his
creditors will be held at my Office, in
Tazewell. Va, on the 90th day of May,
A. d. 1902, ,at O'Clock in the afternoon,
at which time the said creditors may at
tend, prove their claims, appoint a trus-
tee, examine the bankrupt, and transact
such other business as may properly come
before said meeting.
VIM. g. PENDLEToN,
Referee IN Bankruptcy.
May Is, 1902.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1902-05-15
TOWN AND COUNTY NEWS.

Bishop Gravalt, Of the Diocese of West
Virginia, will hold confirmation service
at Stras Memorial Church on Monday
Night, May 10Th, at 7:45. All are invited.
We do not believe that we have ever
shown a better line of suits for summer
wear than we show this season, and we
have never had them for less money. We
wish you to Judge for yourself
Hartman & Bottimore.
Mis- Annie Cross, of Pine Bluff Arksn-
sas, is visiting Miss Grace Crockett, at
Tazewel. Miss Cross has been a student
at Elizabeth College, N. c., and she and
Miss Crockett were intimately associated
at that school last year.
The Messrs. McMullin and Patterson,
of Scranton, Pa, who own large acreage
of coal and timber lands in Mcdowell
county, w. Va, have recently cold two
thousand acres of these lands for one
hundred thousand dollars.
Mrs. A. ]. May, Jr., who had been at
Richmond, Va, for the past six weeks
for medical treatment, got back to her
home at Tazewell on last Saturday. We
are glad to hear that Mrs. May was great
ly benefited by her trip to Richmond.
The Coffee House is always in the lead
for dinners. Court day and the big show
come on the same day. You can get any
kind of vegetables at Cofee's. Green
Beans, Tomatoes, Peas, Beets; in fact just
any thing you call for Dinner begins
promptly at IL O'Clock. If you want the
best dinner in town come around.
Judge R. G. Jackson, has appointed a
new Board of Pension Commissioners for
Tazewell. 1t consists of Messrs. A. st.
Clair, Balfour White and DR.. j. r.
Gilderseeve. The Board met on last
Monday and organized by electing Mr..
st. Clair as its chairman.
Lightning struck one of the cabins at
the county farm on Tuesday night. 1t
killed dog that was at the foot of the
bed in which a woman named Helton was
sleeping at the time. The house was
right smartly damaged by the light
ming but no injury was done to the occu.
pants.
Mr. John H. Newberry, of Bland coun-
ty, Va, was married last night to Miss
Mabel Gray Crabtree, daughter of Mr..
George Crabtree, of Thompson's Valley.
The marriage took place at the residence
Of the brides father, Rev. Hartman off.
ciating. The bridal party passed through
Tazewell this morning en- route to Bland
county.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1902-05-15
Sale notice.!

On Saturday, the oath day of May,
~ 1902, l will offer for sale at public
auction the personal estate Of the late D.
g. Savers.
Said sale will be commenced at 9 O'Clock
a. M, at the home of d. q. Savers, decd,
in Tazewell county, Va, and will be COM
pleted in the afternoon of the same day
at his Crockett's Cove farm in said county.
a large amount of personal property of
most every kind will be then and there
offered for sale TO the highest bidder upon
the following terms:
Cash on sales of $500 or less; credit
of 6 months on sales exceeding $500 and
under $1,000, and credit of u months
on sales of more than 5000.
Bonds with good personal security,
bearing interest from date, will be re-
quired.
Given under my hand, this May 18th,
1902.
A. S. HIGGINBoTHAM, Admir-
d. g. Sayers, Decd.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1902-05-15
To Cure a Cold In One Day

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money if it fails
to cure. E. w. Groves signature is on
each box. 25c.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-06-14
RECEINERSHIP MATTERS.

| Former Judge A. Heaton Robertson receiver for the Masonic Mutual Bene- fit association, was yesterday authoriz. ed by the superior court to make q pay ment of 919 per cent. dividend upon la- bilities amounting to $S7 ,000 The order also includes a receivers feet of $721. 57 in which the judge has not included as attorneys fees or bill for postage stamps.
 In presenting the order Judge Robert son stated that this would wipe out all debts of the association which went in- to the receivers hands last December. There were no objections to the ac- count, and Judge Robertson said as he was going away, he desired to settled all the accounts before July l.
 Another receivership matter before the court was that of A H. Jones. ct al, vs. the Meriden Bronze company. ceptance of the receivers final report The report shows final dividend of 36 per cent, making a total of 2S.6 per cent. The liabilities, s113,32458; disal- lowed, SS,19747; preferred claims, S6, 0S2. H. Wales Lines, receiver, has on hand S7,26S cash. The company went into receivers hands two years ago. The re- and the attorneys fee s1,000. The order was granted, There was no objection on the part of other interested parties The attorney was c. J. Danaher of Mer- iden.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-06-14
CrTY COTTRT CA SEES.

John Mcclure, about fifty years oi age, was arraigned yesterday morning in the city court before Judge Dow on charge of theft. The complainant was K. c. Reed a Yale student, rooming al 392 Berkeley. Mcclure goes about the campus getting washing and thus has occasion to enter the various rooms. From Reeds room Ee took a pair of trousers valued at SIP, a set of military hair brushes and a clothes brush the whole being valued at $lS
 He was found guilty by the court, fined S10 and sent to jail for 30 days.
 Samuel Merles, the campus bookblack, arrested for embezzlement by bailee, the specific charge bein gtaking watch given him to have repaired and selling it, was partially tried and held until the 17th for the final hearing.
 John Cox, arrested for drunkenness, was sent to jail for thirty days.
 A similar disposition was made of the case of Alfred H. Cory, held for drunk enness.
 Lizzie Williams. arrested for drunk enness and breach of the peace, was found guilty and fined $8 and costs.
 The case of William Spencer, in which the bond was called Thursday, was re-