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Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-10-01
Likes Ruby Gulch.

more new mining claims are turn
ing out well than otherwise in the
Ruby Gulch district in Fergus coun'
ty," said DR.. w. A. Allen OF Billings,
n an interview at Helena last week.
DR.. Allen is n OF Montana's Oldest
settlers, and has examined widely in
o the mining districts OF the state.
At present he has taken large inter
ssts in Ruby Gulch district. simply
BECAUSE" he states. lit looks like a
section Of money producing proper
les.
I'VE got 40 cents at the surface
laid DR.. Allen. land before we were
The age-herald., 1902-05-05

Gainesville, May 4.-(Special.) )-Gaines- County. situated on the west bank of the Tombigbee river. three hundred and twenty-five miles by water route from Mobile and seventy-flve miles by water route south of Columbus. Miss It was laid off by Moses Lewis, shrewd Yankee, in 1883, "the year the stars fell" and in the flush times of Alabama and Mis- sissippi" From '35 to '55 it was mentioned In geograpnies of that date in the same class as Montgomery-"one of the thrift fest and most progressive towns in the srRte." During that period sixty thous- ped by steamboat from Gainesville in one season. After the construction of the Mobile and Ohio Railroad in the sos, a branch road twenty-two miles long was completed from Gainesville to Narlreeta, on the Mobile and Ohio about the year 1861. This branch, however. was torn up in 1878 and since that time Gainesville has been without railroad connections There have been many schemes to build a railroad through this section since the branch was taken up. but they have all failed. The last one was a proposition of John T. Cochrane of Tuscaloosa. in 1901, to rebuild the branch if the people of Gainesville would contribute $20,OO0; they could only raise $16,000 and the project fell through.
 Gainesville is historic as being the place
The age-herald., 1902-05-05
GAINESVILLE CAN CLAIM
 SEVERAL FAMOUS SONS
BY CHARLES H. ALLEN. JR.

where Gen. N. B. Forrest surrendered to Thousands of old Confederate veterans received their parole there. It has also been made historic as being the home of many of Alabamas greatest men. Sem ator Edmond Winston Pettus began the practice of law there, Joe Baldwin, famous as the author of Flush Times was a bright legal light there for years; Frank P. Snedecor, Jack J. Jolly Reuben Merridith, noted lawyers of years ago, once resided in Gainesville The town once had a national bank and n popula- tion of about 5000. Today it is almost deserted, only about 500 people, two thirds negroes, remain and many of the buildings are delapidated and almost in ruins. The land around the town is as fertile as any In the Black Belt, and what few white persons remain are as clever and kind ae any in the state.
 This Is the home of Hon. John A. Rog- CTS, member of tho constitutional conven- ton, and some day may De a candidate for Congress to succeed Hon. John H. Bankhead M F. Goodloe, a good and true man, for thirty years a druggist here: Dr. R. D. Harwood, a bright and talented physician; Dr. D. H. Williams, a philanthropist and Christian gentleman; Sam T. Jones, money lender and large land owner; J. M Meek, an all round clever gentleman who some day may be sheriff of Sumter County; s. A. Stewart, @ leading merchant and progressive farm CT. A trip to Gainesville is well worth the ten-mlle ride across the country from Epes, on the Alabama Great Southern Railroad.
The age-herald., 1902-05-05
TUSCALOOSA.
Officers Raid Still and Bring Material
 Along for Evidence.

Tuscaloosa, May 4-(SpeciaL)-Yester- day Revenue Collector Hanlin and Depu- ty Marshals Wade and Davidson returned to the city after a ride of forty miles in the northern part of the county, where they went to raid a still. They brought with them MT. Aaron, on whose place the still was located They found two bar rels of whisky and a large copper still which they brought with them for evil dence. They destroyed the whisky. MT. Aaron gave bail and will be heard be- fore United States Commissioner Mabson today.
 At the annual parish meeting held at Crist church yesterday afternoon the fol- lowing delegates were elected to the coun- ci which meets at Birmingham May 2l: Messrs E. N c. Snow, Fred R. Maxwell and J. H. Fitts.
 Miss Belle Strickland attended the Teachers Institute at Fosters yesterday, with the fourth grade of the Tuscaloosa Graded School. She was on the pro- gramme to teach a model class in geog- raphy before the Institute. The meeting came to a close last evening and was a decided success, rendering valuable aid to hundreds of teachers throughout the county
 News has just been received here from Cleveland, Miss, of the marriage of Miss Irma Lee Perkins and MT. Lewis P Zim- merman. which will be read with inter est by many Tuscaloosians. Miss Perk- ins was an important member of the fac ulty at the Alabama Central College for two years and has many friends and ad- mirers here.
 The Rev. D. D. Little, son of Dr. George Little of this city, has accepted a position as an instructor in the Tusca- loosa Stillman Institute. Rev MT. Little has been pastor at the Presbyterian church at Montevallo for the past year. His many friends will welcome him to lis Ca home again.
The age-herald., 1902-05-05
SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY. Southern Baptist Convention, Ashe. vile, N. C., May 8th to 18th, 1902.

For the above occasion the Southern Railway will sell tickets from points on its line at low rate of one fare for the round trip. Tickets on sale May 6 and To- inclusive, with final limit May 21; priv ilege of extension to June 2, 1902, by de- posting tickets with joint agent, Ashe- vile, on or before May i5 and upon pay ment of fee of fifty cents.
 The Southern Railway have arranged special low rate of Five Dollars (s5 OO) for the round trip from Asheville. N. C., to Charleston, S. C., and return for the benefit of the delegates and visitors to this convention, giving them an oppor- tunity to visit the exposition at Charles ton at very low rate. Tickets will be on sale at Asheville for this occasion May E and 13. with final limit three days from dste of sale.
 For further information call on any agent Southern Railway, or write C. D. Jackson, Travelling Passenger Agent Morris Hotel Building. Birmingham, Ala
 4-30-7.
The age-herald., 1902-05-05
ALABAMA PAYS INTEREST.
Warrant Issued Yesterday for $224,
 515, the Seml-annual Payment.

Montgomery, May A warrant for $2245l5 was issued by the auditor Satur- day to pay the interest on the bonded indebtedness of the state. The interest is paid semi-annually, and the warrant issued today was to cover the second payment This money is paid by the treasurer as coupons are presented. About 30 per cent of the bonds, which amount to near $9,OOO,0OO, are held In New York; and the money to cover the inter est on these bonds is sent to a New York banking house. It is interesting to note that about 40 per cent of the bonds are owned in Alabama, being held large ly by Mobile people.
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SELMA.
Young Men of Means to Start a Sav
 ings Bank.

Selma, May S.-(Special)-selma is to have a savings bank A number of young business men of means decided some days ago on the enterprise and matters are be- ing shaped up so as to launch the deal within a few days. The capital stock will be $1OO,OOO and deposits on interest will be received. The exact style of the name of the concern has not been deter mined upon, but in all probability 1t will be known as the Savings Bank of Selma.
 Yesterday at Benton MT. Charles De- vault met with an accident that may cost him his life. He was hauling sills for Mr. Jim Rolling when one of the heavy timbers struck him on the head crushing his skull. The last report heard from him was to the effect that his life was all but dispaired of
The age-herald., 1902-05-05

No family should be without Schillinger's famous Lager Beer.
The age-herald., 1902-05-05

Vigor and vitality are quickly given to the whole system by Hoods Sarsaparilla.
The age-herald., 1902-05-05

We make cuts. Age-Herald Engraving Company.
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German Baptist Conference, May 20
 24, 1902, Harrisburg. Pa.

For above occasion the Southern Rail- way will sell tickets at one fare for the round trip from points in North Carolina, Alabama and Tennessee to Harrisburg, Pa, and return, selling May 18th to 20th, inclusive-final limit for return June 3rd, 1902, except that by depositing ticket with agent of terminal line before June End. extension of limit may be obtained until June 30th, 1902.
 For further information call on any ticket agent of the Southern Railway
The age-herald., 1902-05-05
TO BOYCOTT WESTERN BEEF.
Steel Workers of Anniston Start Fight
 on the Beef Trust.

Anniston, May 4-(Special)-At a meeting of the George Wetheral Lodge, No. H. finishing department of the Amal- gamated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin Workers. tonight, this resolution was unanimously adopted:
 'Whereas, The western fresh meat packers have combined for the sole pur- pose of extorting exorbitant prices from consumers, we unanimously agree to re- frain from eating any western meat un- til such time as the said condition has re- stored the former prices
 The president of the lodge Is MT. Charles C. Echord, who is also president of the Anniston Trades Council. He said tonight that this would be brought up before the next meeting of the Trades Council and an effort made to begin a movement against he trust
 
 Vigor and vitality are quickly given to
The age-herald., 1902-05-05
For sure enough beer drink Schillinger's Lager Beer.

Excursion to Atlanta via. Southern Railway, Monday, May 5th. Low rate of $2.5O for the round trip. Train leaves at 8 a. m., arrives at Atlanta at 2:3O p. m. in time to see the opening game ball Birmingham vS. Atlanta.
The age-herald., 1902-05-05
Mr, winsIow,s soothlno svrun

Mrc. WinsIoW's Soothing syrup the best remedy TOT DIARRHOEA Sold by druggists in every part ot the world Be sure and ask for Mrs. Winslows 8 Soothing Syrup" and take no other kind. Has been used for over FIFTY YEARS by MILLIONS of MOTHERS for their CHILDREN WHILE TEETHING. with PERFECT SUCCESS. It SOOTHS the CHILD, SOFTENS the GUMS, ALLAYS all PAIN, CURES WIND COLO. and is Twenty-Five cents . bottle
The age-herald., 1902-05-05
For strengthening tonic drink Schillinger's Lager Beer.
TO CINCINNATI.

Queen & Crescent Route GA. G. SD solid trains, vesti- buled, with elegant service. All meals a Ia carte. Finest track and equipment in the South. A. B. Freeman, T. F. A., Birmingham.
The age-herald., 1902-05-05

$2.5O-Atlanta and return via. Southern Railway. Mon day, May 9th. Train leaves at 8. a. m.
The age-herald., 1902-05-05
DIVIDEND NOTICE.

Al q meeting held at the offices of the Southern Industrial Company on April 3c. 1902. the board of directors declared dividend of 10 per cent on all stock of record on May 1, 1902. payable on June 1. 1902, at the company's offices, POP, 204 and 295 McGowan Building, Birmingham, Aia ROBERT R. FELL,
 President. A. l.. EZEI4L, Secretary and Treasurer.
 5-2-7t
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Weak
Heart From Attack
Of LaGrippe.
Palpitation. Smother.
Ing. Short Breath.
DR.. Miles Heart Cure
Cured Me.

The terrible after effects of LaGrippe are
most dangerous when they attack the heart,
the engine Of life. Weak hearts are as COM
mon as weak stomachs and when an attack is
made upon the weak heart, that organ soon
becomes diseased heart and the patient will
unless promptly treated. suffer long and
eventually die Of heart disease. the dread of
millions. DIR. Miles Heart Cure strengthens
and regulates the hearts action, enriches the
blood and improves the circulation.
"Some years ago had an attack Of the
grip, and It left me with a very weak heart.
Palptation, shortneH Of brea ath and smother
ing spells that made me sit up in bed to
breathe, robbing me Of sleep. made me most
miserable. would become fatigued and
exhausted from the least exertion and was
in such critical condition that l could not
attend to my business. My physician seemed
unable to control my case, and instead of
getting better was gradually growing
weaker every day. Then began taking DIR.
Miles Heart Cure and after had used two
bottles was greatly improved. continued
with the remedy until had taken in all six
bottles, when was able to attend to bust
ness without inconvenience. was CON-
pletely and permanently cured Of heart
trouble by Dr.. Miles Heart Cure and cheer
fully recommend II to all sufferers from that
terrible afIiiction."-H. II. EHLr, Glovers-
vile, NY.
All druggists sell and guarantee first bot.
tie DR.. Miles Remedies. Send for free book
on Nervous and Heart Diseases. Address
DR.. Miles Medical Co.. Elkhart, Ind.
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(First Assistant Postmaster Generally
ness in each succeeding political cam
paign.
According to President Roosevelt's s
Office holder has rights as citizen
and will be permitted, within certain
broad lines, to exercise them. For
instance, il will now be permissible
for postmasters-and this ruling will
apply to all federal employes-to
join political clubs. attend political
conventions as delegates, and. should
they desire to do so. to contribute
to campaign funds. They ought not,
however. in the presidents judg-
ment, to become unduly active in
campaign work. In other words, he
would not have them acting as the
chairman of political conventions, or
of campaign committee. or in any
other way setting the pace within
their parties as leaders. But as fol
lowers-high privates in the rear
ranks OF partisanship-they will have
full rights and be protected in their
exercise.
This new ruling is much more lib.
eral than any that has been made on
this question for many years. and ii
will be- welcomed by thousands OF
postmasters, big and little, in all
parts Of the country.
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WARREN B. KNISKERN.
ger Created for Him by the
Northwestern system.

1t was announced recently from
the Chicago & Northwestern rail-
way headquarters that w. b. Knis.
kern had been promoted to the po
sition of passenger traffic manager
of the system. an Office created fol
him.
Mr.. Kniskern's long service in Chi
cago with the Northwestern and his
connection with other railroad com
panieS of the country have given him
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Luck in Thirteen.

By ser ding 13 miles VIM. Spirey.
Walton Furnace, w.. got box of
Bucklen's Arnics Salve, that wholly
cured q horrible Fever Sore on bis
leg. Nothing else could. Positively
cures Bruises. Felons. Ulcers. Erup.
tions, Boils. Burns, Corns and Piles
Only csc. Guaranteed by Middle
burg Drug Store, Graybill, Garman
4 o., DR.. j. w .Samsel. Penns Creek
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The honey merchant tr.n
takes things as they comb.
A STARTLING Surprise.

Verv few could believe iu looking
at A 7. Hoadlev, healthy, robust
blacksmith of Tildeu, Ind, that for
ten years he such torture from
Rheumatism as few could endure
and live. But a wonderful change
followed his taking Electric Bitters'
Two bottles wholly cured me-" he
writes, "aud / have not felt q
twinge for over a year." They regu.
late the Kidneys. purify the blood
aud cure Rheumatism, Neuralgia,
Nervousness, improve digestion and
give peri. ct health. Try them.
Only so cts. at Middleburg DRUG
Store. G"aybill, Garman & Co., DR..
J. w. Sampeli, Penns Creek.
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a wide acqurintaa.e. lis s'a.!.n2
in the railroad world has been of the
highest.
His regular promotions from the
small beginning as office boy To the
head of the passenger department
r: III" company with which he is now
connected is an evidence Of the abil-
i.y and business qualifications which
have won him his reputation.
Mr. Kniskern has devoted his en-.
tire business life 10 railway work
He was first with the Illinois Cen
trail railroad, by which he was EN-
ployed a. Office boy in 1869. His first
connection with the Chicago g.
Northwestern railway was from 137a
30 1876, during which period he filled
various clerical positions with the
general passenger and general tick
ct depa RI nents of that company.
From 1876 10 Scot .mber I, 1895, he
Wa employed bY the Louisville &
Nashville Railroad company at Louis.
vile. KY. and New Orleans. Ie re
entered the service of the North.
western on September !, 1885. com
ing 20 Chicago as assistant general
passenger agent. re was appointed
assistant general pa "neer and tick
~ agent January I, is90, and general
passenger and ticket agent January
{ i7aj. he Has held the last named
position up 20 the PRESENT.
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PLEASES POLITICIANS.
Assistant Postmaster Generals Order
Relating to Partisan Activity
Of once Holders.

The recent order of Assistant Post.
master General Wynne. defining the
lengths To which postmasters may
go in their desire tn render service
TO the political party of their choice,
is based upon letter written by
President Roosevelt, and therefore
correctly interprets the views Of the
administration on this imporIan,
question. Under some of the pres
idents. postmasters as well as other
federal Office holders. have practic'
ally been deprived of many of their
inherent rights as citizens and re-
quired TO maintain pose of abso
lutte neutrality and non-combative
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Driving out ,he Enemy,

These are the DAYS Of colds. SHARP
and sudden, attacking throat and
lungs, an ! | aiding to consequences
one does like to think about
Avoid fur u-r exposure and fight
the enemy of health and comfort
with Perry Davis Painkiller he
family 81 n by for sixty years. II
conquer. did in q day. See that
you get right article. Their is
but one alnkiller. Perry Da is.
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Write IL EOwn.

in the book Of mem ory; there is no
thing like harmless cough. Every
cough is a warning OF a confidence
that goes from bad to worse unless
it is re- edied right away. Opium
laden medicine i, O delusion. Allen s
Lung Balsam cures the worst OF
colds. 1t clears the bronchial pas.
ssges. so thst the lungs get plenty
Of air. Why not get 4 bottle to-day!
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To the Public,

Allow to say few words in praise
of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
l had very severe cough and cold
and feared would get pneumonia
but after taking the second dose Ol
this medicine l felt better, three
bottles OF it cured my cold and the
pains 10 my chest disappeared en-
tirely ! am most respectfully yours
for health. RALPH s. MEYFRs, g.
Thirty-seventh ST., Wheeling. W
Va. For sale by Mlddleburg Drue
St re.
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A stitch Ia time may save many
cuss words.
It's apparent that man can't be
upright when he IS lying,
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Co0p0l0OPy.

Clarence-How did Charley come tt
say he loved you?
Bessie-Father asked him il he did
Chicago American.
After the Plunge.
"Were you a bull of bear?" asked
the inquisitive friend.
Neither" replied the speculator. ~
was a donkey, pure and simple. Chi.
cago Daily News.
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Genuine phllosO d n eI

Craps all burnt TO fiinders?"
"Yes."
"No rain in sight?"
"Not drap."
Totally ruint, amt you?"
"Tetotally!"
"Well, what air you a-smilin' over?"
'I'm smilin' at the prospect Of the
sheriff comm to levy on nothin!"-
Atlanta Constitution.
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Celebrated Chicago, Specialist,
Will Send $500 Worth of
His New Special Treat.
ment Free to Each Of
Our Readers.
When an experienced physical of.
fers to give away $40, 900 worth OF
New Treatment fca diseases of the
heart. nerves. stomach or dropsy. il
is conclusived evidence that he has
great faith in it. And wi en- hun
dreds of prominent people freely
testify to his unusal skill and tn,
superiority of his New Special Treat
ment, his liberality is certainly
worthy of serious consideration.
That DIR. Miles is one of the worlds
most successful physician is proven
by hundreds of testimonials from
we'll known peoole. One patient
cured after failure of eleven Grand
Rapids physicians, two after being
given up bv six and seven Chicago
pyhsicia 1s, another after nine lead
ing doctors in New York City. Phil
adelphia and Chicago failed. 1000
teSblIuOulhlS SeDU upon TesuueSt.
The eminent Rev. w. Bell. ID D., OF Dayton,
o., Gen. Sec'y OF Foreign Missions writes ed
itoraily in The State Sunday School Union:
vWe desire to state that rom personal acquaint
ance we know DIR. Miles to be most skillfu'
specilist man who has spared neither labor
nor money to keep himself abreast OF the great
ad voncement in medical sience'
Col. Tucker, late General Manager y. l. T..
& w. X. X. says "Dr. Miller success as phi ysc.
ian has been phenomlnai MY heart writes
ID. N. Davis OF Warren. Pa WAS 50 bad was
fearful Of going to sleep lestit would be my last
DR.. Miles saved my life. was completely cur
ed In six weeks" Mrs. Abigail Chambers, oi
Chamhersburg, Pa, states: my trouble was
in the brain and spinal cord When l com
menced DIR. Miles treatment ! could hardly
walk across the room ; now am able to do a
my own work" Mrs. W. A. Warren, OF James
N. Y, reports: FOR years had severe trouble
with my stomach. neuralga, sinking spells, and
dropsy. DIR. Miles cured me.
This new system Of Special Treat.
ment is thoroughly scientific and
immensely superior to the ordinary
methods.
AS all afflicted readers may have
$4.00 worth of treatment FREE, We
would advise them to send for it al
once. Address, DIR. franklin Miles
203 to 2l1 State Street, Chicago, Ills
When writing mention the Middleburg Posi-
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We Have All Been There.

Miss Fairfax - Good mawning',
Aunt Caroline. Why amt you wash
in nowadays?
Aunt Caroline (removing her pipe
from ner mouth)-Well, You see,
Miss Clara, Is bin out o wuhk so
long dat now, when I could wuhk.
finds Is done los ah taste TO it,
AZ . Starter. F
Ferdy-Have you won her love yet !
Clarence-No; but I've made be
ginning. I've got all her relatives
down on me!-Puck.
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wy,,.r,.,. Mixture.

One day gentleman entered . res
taurant and ordered a plate Of soup.
When the waiter brought it the gen.
tleman doubtingly looked at the
soup for = moment. and then asked
the waiter what il was.
ITS bean soup. sir" replied the
waiter.
II know it has been coup" said the
gentleman, "but what is it now?"-
Tit-Bits.
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A Corner In Eggs.

THAT old hen just seems to be burst.
ing with pride, remarked the farmers
dog.
pride? Nothing of the sort. It's
eggs" replied the Leghorn rooster
"She thinks she's financier, and she's
trying to stop laying until there's q
rise in price. e."-Philadelphi Press.
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Up-to-Dnte Jury Packing.

Counselor Law see you got dis
agreement Of the jury?
Counselor Case-Oh, yes; it was
easy.
"How did you manage it?"
"Why. got two fellows on the jury,
one owns an automobile, and the other
owns q horse. knew those two would
never agree."--Yonkers Statesmen.
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Advertiser-From your references
I see you've had four places in the
last month.
Applicant-Yes'm; that shows how
much in demand | am.-Chicago Daily
News.
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What strange contradictions
In life you will find -
Like a 3l2 hat &
over . two-cpllar mind. :
-WashiE gton Star. =