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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1902-08-01
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A ROMANCE OF THE WAR.
Begun During the Great civil Contest
and Ended Many Years After
Its Close.

There was time in the life of the
confederacy," said the southern colo
nel relates the Chicago Chronicle,
when we had so little regard for the
north, or so much for ourselves, that
we didn't think a roll of greenbaclls
was worth any m,re than a roll of
wall paper. Out this feeling grew
a very pretty little romance, which
began in Holly Springs, Miss, and
ended at the Fifth Avenue hotel in
New York city.
81 was a young fellow of the en-
thusiastic sort, that believed utterly
in the final success of our cause, and
when in 1862 Van Dorm swung around
into Holly Springs and captured
Grants money and stores I was on
hand with the boys, whooping it up
in great shape. Among the articles
captured was big lot of greenbacks,
two or three million dollars. more or
less, and we had plenty of it.
II had about $4,000 in my saddle
bags that l was taking along with
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1902-08-01

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me to give away as souvenirs. 1t
wasn't good for anything else, in my
opinion. but it was worth carrying
along for that. as part of it was in
thousand dollar bills. and didn't take
up much room.
Il knew pretty girl near Holly
Springs. and incidentally | called on
her We had a good deal to say
about the success of our arms. and as
little remembrance | got out one
of my thOusand-dollar greenbacks
and stuck it in her autograph album,
writing my name and date below the
bill. | don't suppose there is "A pic
ture page in any of the best illus
trated magazines of to-day that rep
resents $1,000 in cash, as did that il
lustration l put in that girls album.
Later / rode out to our camp,
some miles away, and, putting up my
horse, | adjourned to the banks of
little stream near by, and was pour
ing my soul out through flute
There was only ii small bunch of our
men, and we weren't thinking much
about Yankee soldiers. know
wasn't
Il wasn't even thinking about my
saddle bags full of money, which
were lying under "A convenient tree,
where | had thrown them. | was
thinking about the girl. Suddenly
there was "A row and Il ruction. and IA
troop Of Yankee cavalry swooped
down on us.
There was no time given for pre-
paration, and, thinking only of how
to get away, I made a grab for my
horse, and without saddle or bride,
and guided only by his halter, I cut
through the woods. The saddle bags
l left under the tree also the flute;
and l haven't played flute since.
How | got away | don't know, but
did, and that was all | had in mind
just then. l reckon those Yankees
knew what to do with the saddle
bags.
"The next chapter begins long
after the war-only about ten years
ago, in fact-and | hadn't seen the
girl in all that time. One day | was
passing along in front of the Fifth
Avenue hotel when a gray-haired
man, standing near the door, stopped
me. | didn't know who he was, and
he begged my pardon and asked il
my name wasn't Stuart. / told him
that was my first name, and gave him
my last name. Then he grabbed me
"'You saved me and my family, he
said putting his arms about me ano
IL ~
have a drink and I'll tell you about it
You don't know how glad | am tC
see you
Il instinctively felt that it was NJ
case of bunko, and went with him
He had told me his name before W.
reached the bar. and l knew he was
the father of the Holly Springs girl
We had the drink, several, indeed
and he explained how l had saved
him and his family.
"When the war was over he haC
lost everything, and it was decided
that the family should gather itsel
together and leave Mississippi fol
some point in the west to make
new start. In the process of packing
up what was left, the daughter cam,
across the autograph album in whicl
I had pasted the $1,000 bill.
"Thousand-dollar bills of Unite,
States money had somewhat appre
ciated in value to the southern mini
by that time, and instead of tossint
It aside as waste paper, the girl mad
running jump with It to her father
Very, very carefully they soaked tn
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1902-08-01

ASTOuNDED THE EDITOR,

Editor S. A. Brown, of Bennettsvile, S. c.,
was once immensely surprised. Through
long suffering from dyspepsia" he writes, ''my
wife was greatly run down. She had no
strength or vgor and suffered great distress
from her stomach, but tried Electric Bitters
which helped her at once, and after using four
bottles she is entirely well, can eat anything.
It's grand tonic, and its gentle laxative quail
tiles are splendid for torpid liver" For ind-
gestion, loss of appetite, stomach and liver
troubles it's positive guaranteed cure. Only
soc at Sheldon's.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1902-12-09
SPECIAL LIVE STOCK TRAIN

Commencing Tuesday, September
Both, the S. P. Co. will start train
from Terrace, tri-weekly. IN Tuesdays,
Thursdays. and Saturdays stopping at
all stations where stock is shipped and
pick up all carloads of stock which are
ready, making quick runs 10 Sacra-
mento, Oakland and San Francisco.
This will do away with having stock in
train, and its success will depend
largely upon the encouragement given
by shippers and others interested.
Shippers are requested TO order cars
at least one week in advance, SO cars
can be placed in time TO prevent del a
10 the train. If.
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Stabbing at Kibby Wells.

In an alteration last week at Kibby
Wells, stage station on the Soda
vile road, John Williams, the saloon
keeper, stabbed R. N. Games, a host
Ter in the employ of O'Keefe, a few
times. Doctor Chittenden was sum
moned by wire, and went down and
patched Games up so that he is in a
fair way 10 recover. The prevalent
opinion at Kibby is that stage-station
whisky had more to do with the affray
than either Of the other participants.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1902-12-09
BACHELOR COW GIRLS.
They Herd Their Fathers Stock
and Don't Want to Marry.

The Pilgrim has the following to
say of the Bachelor Cowgirls Of New
adas sister state. Oregon:
The eight bachelor daughters of
William Walker. the owner Of a big
cattle ranch in Oregon. do almost all
the work Of caring for the horses and
cattle maintained by their father.
Clad in picturesque but practical
costumes Of duck. buckskin and plain
calico, they cut out. cattle almost
daily. brake and train unruly horses,
and, if night overtakes them in the
mountains or far out on the prairies,
curl up in their saddle blankets and
sleep the sleep that knows no fear.
Withal, these daring bachelor girls are
quiet hammered and womanly. and they
are only unmarried because every one
of them is in love with her present
lot :"
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1902-12-09

Saturday evening word was received
in Wadsworth Of the death of Annie
Thompson, of Verid, from diphtheria
in complicated from. This was the
second death from same disease in this
family within weeks time and Mr.,
and Mrs. Thompson has the heartfelt
sympathy Of many Wadsworth friends.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1902-12-09
A FRIGHTENED HORSE

Running like mad down the street
dumping the occupants, or hundred
other accidents. are every day occur
rences. 1t behoves everybody to have
a reliable salve handy and there's none
as good as Bucklen's Arnica Salve.
Burns, Cuts, Sores, Eczema and Piles,
disappear quickly under it's soothing
effect. 25c, at all dealers.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1902-12-09
The Ball.

The B. Of L. F. give their anniver-
sary ball on New Years eve. Have
you bought your ticket3 Do you re-
member these occasions1 Nothing
lacking to make grand success.
Don't forget the ball and speak for
your partner.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1902-12-09
RAILROAD CHANGES

1t appears by the Silver State that
agent S. H. Kitto of Winnemucca is
taking a six months vacation and his
place is filled by George Macpherson.
The railroad men say however that
the change is permanent
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1902-12-09
Road Will be Fixed.

Engineer Winningstad Of the S. P,
Co., says the road complained of by
Judge Trolson will soon be gravele d
and repaired satisfactorily.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1902-12-09
To Orders.

We give 20 per cent reduction on
all sales. Select sample before the
best are gene.
E. GRIswoRD.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1902-12-09
Orvis Ring Elected.

The returns from White Pine county
are in and Prof. Ring wins by eleven
votes.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1902-12-09
BRIDGES.

About five iron bridges for the 7.
P. Co., have passed west yesterday
and today.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1902-12-09
Religious Services.

Religious services will be held next
week at Fallon Hal. Beginning Mon
day evening Dec. 5th including Tues
day and Wednesday evening
F. s. LAVE RENcE.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1902-12-09
CURIOS.

Parties desiring curios for Xmas
please give me their orders before the
Goth as will not be in town after that
date.
MRS. E. G. WARD.
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DENTISTRY

DR.. n. B. Mcdonald is located at
the N ,vada House Annex for few
days.
Beautiful Gold Bridges and Crowns
Cold and Silver Filings etc. | guaran
tee all my work.
The White Knight S cent cigar at
the Post Office. Nuff ced.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1902-12-09
Potatoes.

Our ranch has been selling spuds at
ST. 4 dollars while $40 is the price
quoted now
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AAAA AANH oHNHVHNNHN HN&H NHVO
!, BRIEF ITEMS OF
TOWN AND STATE

AH4~~3V~Vv~~0N
x Alex Arthur is down from Carlin
Ioe Jackson is confined to his bee
by severe cold.
FOR RENT-Furnished rooms. In
oulre Mrs. w. H. Pierson. st
Hon. Warren Williams passed
through enroute for San Francisco.
left Pool and John Goldie were
down from the mines Saturday and
Sunday.
W. w. Danford, Geo. Gre, ]. F.
Oanielson and Hub Austin took No. 8
ior Reno.
Chas. Kent and mother departed
ior Saltwater this morning after a few
days visit in Keno.
Mrs B. Williams returned from
-al and was met by her husband and
returned to Fallon.
The finest apples in Nevada are raised
in Pahranagat valley, Mormon set
stenent in Lincoln county
Vet Smart came in today and paid
the Dispatch pleasant call. He
leaves for home tomorrow.
Beginning Saturday, December 9th,
there will be a clearance sale of all
m IIinery at the Nevada House. 2t
Has yolr best girl a Martha Wash
ngtlnp They are the latest. Call
md see them at Condys jeWelry store
The sub-treasury announces a te
graphic transfer of 100000 to San
francisco for account Of local banks.
The Vermont woman who checked
a wlcat 10 death would probably have
gone into mysteries at the sight of a
mouse,
Have you seen those sterling silver
mounted cut glass salt and pepper
shakers at II. Richard Condys jewel
|y store?
w. M. Savage of Minneapolis h. S
bo lght Dan Patch the famous
beaten PAGER. Of M. E. Sturgis of New
York for 1000.
Ladies will do we'll to avail them
Belves OF the opportunity to buy a styl-
lsh hat at cost prices. 1t
Toro oah is to have bank. The
Nye Counay Banking Company has
organized with T. L. Oddie, Kennt M
ackson, George S. Nixon as directors
The Socialists polled nearly half a
billion votes throughout the United
States at the recent election. The
gains were heaviest in the New Eng
land states.
Call and see the full line Of samples
oi miniature portraits and mountings at
H. Richard Condys ewelry store.
A Tonopah resident advertises five
aeling houses for sale at $500 that
'urns a monthly rental Of $40. He
must either be An IDIOT or has no faith
D The future Of that place.
The California divorced people who
assire new bonds seem to think that
Nevada S laws are just about right. as
Ney continue to adopt; Reno as the
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1902-12-09
Great Reduction.

Special price list sale on Meyers
suits and pants to order.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1902-12-09
DANCING ACADEMY.

Prof. Ford and wife will open a
dancing class for children tomorrow
afternoon at . O'Clock. Everybody in
vlted. Terms. Three lessons for 81 90
in advance.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1902-12-09

Beef cattle are scarce ty all ac-
counts.
George Hills will spend his holidays
at Oroville,
Victor C. Geery has returned to
Sacramento.
Dr. Kistler expects to be home in
about ten days.
J. A. Goldie's visit to Olinghouse re-
suited in improvement.
Yardmaster Wamisley is confined to
his bed with the grip"
Prof. Ford. the dancing teacher.
gave social dance at Musical Hall
last night 1t was we'll attended and
all report as having a good time.
Only few days more in which to
buy ladies' and childrens coats, skirts
and suits at the Nevada House. 2t
James Emborg, blacksmith, at
tsmped suicide at Winnemucca Wed
nesday by swallowing big dose of
laudanum. A doctor and a stomach
pump saved him from a trip up the
golden stairs.
For SALE Bedroom set, kitchen
table, dining room table, kitchen chairs,
kitchen stove and rocker. Inquire at
this office.
HORRIBLE ACCIDENT----Jas
Wright in discharge Of duty was badly
scaded, water glass broke, and seal
d ID him SO badly that he was so in
capacted from duty, but he could still
dance.
A man armed with a muzzle load
ing Coils revolver that had not been
fired for years cleaned out a Japanese
restaura 1t in Reno Monday evening.
The spectators all, took TO the woods,
but two Japs took his gun away from
him and ejected the would be bad
man.
Wanted-Men'sw washing; also plain
sewing. Mrs. Ell Bracey, back of
roundhouse.
ohm Paul has sold his ranch. cattle,
and all Improvements at Argenta,
Lander County, to Hon. w. w. Viii
Jams, of Fallon, Churchill County
Consideration $4,000. The Pail
ranch is considered the best property
in the States as the hay crop never
fails.
Silver reached the lowest point in
the history last week when it fell in
price to forty three and three fourths
cents per ounce. This would make
the bullion in silver dollar worth
about one third its price value The
fall in price is attributed to the pay
ment OF the Chinese indemnity in
silver.
Mrs. Hayden has opened her art
parlors and studio. All branches Of
art and needlework are taught in class
and private. | would be pleased TO
solicit all transient custom to persons
visiting Reno from Wadsworth and
vicinity. Il
Religious Services.
Religious services will be held next
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1902-12-09
THE HANDs0MEST WOMAN L
WADSWORrH

" WADSWUKTH
Cannot preserve her beauty unless
she keeps her bowels and digestive or
gans in a healthy condition. Lane s
Tea moves the bowels every day, and
cures Indigestion. 1t purifies the
blood, clears up the complexion, and
gives you good appetite. Price 25c
and soc package. For sale by all
druggists and dealers
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1902-12-09
A COSTLY MISTAKE

Blunders are sometimes very expen-
sive. Occasionally life itself is the
price Of mistake, but you'll never be
wrong if you take Dr. Kings New Life
Pills for Dyspepsia, Dizziness, Head
ache, Liver or Bowel troubles. They
are gentle yet thorough 25c, at all
dealers.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1902-12-09

MRS. E. C. WARD.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-09
SKOWHEGAN.

Sheriff Pennell is keeping close
watch for offenders against the pro-
hihitory law, ana all packages bearing
suspicious marks are liable to con
demnation. Wednesday afternoon. six
boxes We're seized at the office Of the
american EXPRESS. and one was taken
from the trucks of the company at the
station, when the train arrived. These
packages contained alcohol, wine and
Whiskey. mostly one gallon consign-
m"nts, though some contained more.
They We're addressed to the following
parties: MI. James Avery. MIR John
Murphy. Eugene Mckecd. Thomas
Moneille ana Milford Withee, Slzoshe-
gan; ana II. r. Lewis and Eugene II.
Penney of Canaan. These liquors have
been libelled, ana a hearing will be held
before Judge Hacheller. Monday. Mt 10
\. NJ. Sheriff Pencil is confident that
the goods are contra band, though it
it 2ntiCipa ted that claim will be made
for them, ana it is possible that the eX-
press company will reclaim them on
the ground that the seizure was lille
-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-09
WATERViLLE.
This Weeks Baseball.

The game between Coburn and the
High school which was to have been
played. Wednesday afternoon, and
which had to be postponed on account
of the rain, will be played on the col
lege field, this afternoon. The hackers
of both teams are confident that theiI
team will win, hence n very hot game
is expected. This will be the first reg
ular game of the season to be played
by these teams. The game will be call
ed at 3 o'clock.
Coburn will play the Fairfield local
team, Saturday afternoon. Fairfield
has the beginning of her team ready
and will probably play games from now
until the opening of the semiprofes
sional season, when she viii go in for
keeps. This game will be played al
Fairfield on the Driving park grounds
and will be called at / o'clock.
Colby will play the University Of
Maine on the college field, Saturday
afternoon. This is the first college
game of the season. L. of NJ has been
picked as a winner by many, this year
Colby has been working hard in prac-
tice and is expected to make good
showing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-09

Tie Hallowcli Lecture Association
held its annual meeting. Wednesday,
with the choice of the following Off
GERS President. Ben Tenney; vice presi-
dent. Rev. +. W. Webber; secretary,
Rev. G. \. Wight; treasurer, q. A. SAT-
ford. Rev. T.. w. Weber, l.. ID. Mer-
chant and c. \. Wight were appointed
Il committee to revise the constitution
and bylaws, and they are expected to
report at the next meeting which will
be held, Tuesday. Two lectures ana
two concerts have been conducted I'M
dor tie auspices Of the associa ton dur
ing the past season and Withal they
were Il source of gratifying benefit and
entertainment. The object of the Assoc
cation tends entirely to the public
good. ana aims 10 provide suitable en-
tertainments ana lectures for q nominal
price. The work Will be continued next
season with an increased interest.
About $50 is carried over from the sea-
sons entertainments.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-09
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

Tom Wilson of Bar Harbor, and Allie
Brown fought six rounds tn n draw.
Tuesday night. in New Brunswick just
across the line from Fort Fairfield.
1t is learned that William Wagg, the
Dexter section foreman. who was
injured, Tuesday, by being thrown
from handcar, stands slight chance
of recovery, if any. His lower limbs
continue paralyzed and the physician
offers no hope Of his recovery
Stephen G. Peters, collector ana
agent for an insurance company with
branch office in old Town, has been
missing since Monday, April 90. Pc
tiers is about 40 years of age, tall, slim
build and light complexion. He has
a wife and eight small children.
Admiral Schley. who is to deliver the
Memorial day address in Bangor, win
leave Boston. Thursday morning. the
10Th. and will be in Portland three
quarters of an hour waiting for the
regular Bangor train. He vii be met
others.
Bankruptcy petitions have been filed
as follows: Narcisse Gagne. Lewiston
Jesse Fl. Rogers, Monson; Geo. @. Hes
elton. Rowland; Geo. w. Cox, MILL
nocket Chas. A. Goud, South Portland;
John A. Johnson, WestbrooK; James
W. Blaisdell and Otto p. Mortenson,
Portland.
The New England Co. announces that
the launching of the steamer Ransom
II. Fuller for the kenncbec e Boston
branch Of the Eastern Steamship Co
will occur the middle of next week at
Bath. The majority of the officials OF
the Eastern Steamship Co. are expect
ed to be present.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elbridge G. Pinkham
Of South Harpswell, Thursday. cele-
brated their 51st wedding anniversary
Mr.. Pinkham was born in Harpswell
March "a. 1917. being the son of Ma
thaniel and Phoebe Pinkham. Mrs.
Pinkham was born, Nov 10, 1923, being
the daughter of Charles and Elizabeth
Brown.
The condition Of Capt. Otis Ingra-
ham. senior captain Of the Bangor di-
vision of the Eastern Steamship Co,
who is lying critically i'll with Bright's
disease in relief hospital in Boston,
was unchanged, Thursday afternoon.
He has rallied somewhat from the first
distress Of the attack, but he is very
weak and his family is constantly with
in call.
Sheriff Pearson Of Portland, has in
strueted his deputies to arrest in the
future, any persons who attempt to in