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The Florence daily tribune., 1902-05-23
THE McCOOL RESIDENCE

This fine residence is the property
of Mrs 5. f. MeCool, and is located
ON East Second street between
McCandless and Robinson avenues.
Mrs. McCool came to Florence
eight years ago, from Meadville.
Penn. The Delamater failure in
that state a few years previous had
wrecked the comfortable fortune
which Mrs. McCool had accumu-
tated, and with true American
pluck she decided TO open board
ing house, This she did, follow
ing the several oil districts in her
state as they developed. Coming
to Colorado for health reasons, she
came to Florence and seeing that
there was the demand for a tip top
boarding house, she opened one
here BY setting the best table in
this part of the state. she soon nc
quired u large and remunerntive
patronage. BY thrift and judicious
Investment of her money. she did
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-05-23

and its low floor. The herd of
mixers is composed of Jerseys and
Holsteins, although the proprietors
are picking up good milk stock
wherever they can be found, That
the people of Florence think the
milk furnished by Raker d Bailey
is pure and wholesome is evidenced
from the fact that this dairy now
supplies about 800 customers in
this city. and has increased its
list % per cent. in less than one
year. In response to question
from The TRIBUNE Mr.. Bailey
said: I'VE use alfalfa hay and
corn chops fed dry. We have
tried various kinds of food. but
find that the COWS do best on al
falfa and corn chops This feed
gives richer milk and more of it
than amy We have been able to
find. We are very particular re
garding the cleanliness of our COWS
and it is a matter of constant care
fulness with us that our milk
houses and especially our cans and
milking utensils shall be as clean
and odorless as it is possible to get
them. The fact that our Gus
toners continue to take milk of us
month after month and that our
list is constantly increasing is
pretty good evidence that we sell
what we claim, only pure, fresh
milk"
The firm is composed of G. l.
Raker and NJ. ID. Bailey.
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-05-23
The First Pipe Line.

The first oil pipeline in this
country was built on the Tarr farm
near TitusviIle by Vermont
Yankee, The teamsters. who got
$500 barrel at that time for haul
ing the oil to Oil Creek, pulled it
up. y second line was built and
the teamsters pulled that up and
beat the inventor" nearly to death
The third line, laid Immediately
after, was used for years. With
its advent the price of hauling oil
fell to 81 90 per barrel.
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-05-23
The First Oil We'll.

Saturday night, Aug. 9th, 1859,
oil was found to lie standing in the
well which Drake had practically
abandoned that dny. The tools
with which the we'll was drilled
We're of the spring pole" class,
and today are in museum" of
tools owned by couple of black
smiths at TitusviIle, Penn.
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-05-23
THE COLORADO
TELEPHONE CO

Prominent III the development
of local industries stands the Colo
RADIO Telephone company. With IA
firm belief in the growth and the
future of Florence. the local ex-
change has received from the gen
eral officers of the company every
encouragement. Modern appli-
ances have been installed us rapidly
as introduced. rates have been
made that have been II factor in
aiding the patrons to "a successful
prosecution of business ind ustries,
and concessions granted to the
municipality and the great corpor-
ations which contribute to the
success of the territory, From "A
small single office of half a dozen
years ago. when the subcribers list
numbered some - and the opera
tor was manager and clerk as well,
the local business has grown TO
occupy a handsome suite of offices
with the most modern of equip
ment, a score of employees and a
business industry which distributes
locally many dollars month. The
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-05-23
Seneca Oil.

Previous TO 1853 the petroleum
found in Pennsylvania near Oil
Greek was known as Seneca oil. -
1t was scooped off the waters of
springs in that section, bottled and
sold at high prices. 1t was sup
posed to be a panacea for rheuma-
tism, sprains, skin eruptions, sore
throat etc, etc.
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-05-23

country. The equipment is the
best that money can buy, and is
always kept in A | condition Mr..
Nicely, local manager, has been u
resident of Florence the last five
years. coming to this city from
Black Hawk He has been con
nected with the Arkansas Valley
Electric company ten years and
the efficiency of the Florence plant
is due largely TO his capable and
painstaking management.
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-05-23

service given is gilt edged and will
compare favorably with that fur
nished anywhere in the United
States. Toll rates are reasonable
and the lines extend to all parts of
the state. Florence makes use of
two direct Denver lines, and these
are kept busy the entire day, An
additional Pueblo line is now be-
ing added. A direct line to the
Cripple Creek district is also
heavily used. Free toll service is
accorded between subscribers in
Florence and Canon City, eight
miles distant,
a visitor to the handsome Offices
in the State Bank building will be
well repaid for the time spent in
viewing the intricate and delicate
mechanical and electrical appli-
ances in operation, and amazed at
the speed and diligence required
to handle the business.
A statement of the hourishing
condition of this industry would
be incomplete without reference
to the efficiency of District Agent
Hamlin who makes his head
quarters and has his offices with
the local exchange. Mr.. Hamlin
has had charge of this district,
which embraces all of Fremont
and Custer counties. but Is
mnoths, yet in that time and
largely through his efforts the bnsi-
ness has been doubled. More than
twice as many instruments are in
use and more than twice the
volume of toll business is done
than Is months ago. not in a
boom sense but a steady. healthy
growth, Twice during Mr.. Ham
Inns term of Office have the ex-
change rates been lowered. and
recently toll rates have been modi.
fed to accord with the increase of
business. Mr. Iamin is enthus-
iastic over the future OF his district
and warm i'll praise of the officials
of his company who have afforded
HIM every assistance in develop
ing it, and he also speal 5 pleas
ant testimonial as to the efficiency
and reliability of his employees.
among whom is found an unwaver-
ing loyalty to the company and its
local representative.
Our people should have "A due
regard for IA corporation which
keeps its finger so closely and un-
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-05-23
Reinhart Took EN-.

The Photographs for this edition
of TIRE TRIBUNE were taken by
Reinhart of this city Mr. Rein
hart is one of the most painstaking
photographers in the state, and his
work shows faithfulness to detail
which is too often lacking in the
profession.
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-05-23
Oil Field Maps.

Maps of the Florence oil field,
on bond paper, 80 cents each.
These maps are accurate. By
mail on receipt of price. If you
are interested in the production of
petroleum you cannot afford to be
without this map. Address DAILY
TRIBUNE, Florence. Colo.
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-05-23

what probably no other woman III
this state has done, and that is,
built from the net earnings of her
boarding house one of the incest,
most modern pressed brick houses
to be found in the state used eX-
clusively for boarders. Had Mrs.
McCool been a man. she would
have been heard from in the fnm-
cial world As it is, she keeps the
finest boarding house in all Colo
RADIO, and all of her borders say so.
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-05-23

belt as Indicated by Prof. Lakes:
III acres in the Florence oil field,
being n. +. / of Sec. |, T. 20 =,
r. SO W., close to the Keystone
$50 barrel producer, close to the
Columbia Crude now about in oil,
and situated ON the absolutely ly
known and developed oil stream,
and on which the company is ar
ranging to commence the sinking
of well: 100 acres in the Denver
Coal Creek basin. This company
is capitalized at only $4,000, with
2,OOO,OOO shares, 100000 of
which are i'll the treasury. and 100,
600 of which are offered at , cents
share. There is no doubt but
that either one of its five holdings
is worth more than the entire capl-
tai of the company, that iii the
Florence field alone being worth
probably $4,000 undeveloped.
The great value of the Florence
holdings lies i'll the fact that it is
absolutely oil land, it is i'll the old
est oil territory in the state, it is
close to the pipe lines of the two
rehneries. and either refinery will
buy the oil as fast as it is pro-
duced and take it at the well as
long as the land will produce the
oil. On the smallest basis, this
tract should produce enough oil to
equal the entire capital stock of
this company every IA days. The
officers and trustees of the Boulder
Florence Oil, Gas and Coal com
pany are all well known business
men of integrity and ability and
are us follows:
Charles A. Bradley, president,
principal Manual Training High
school, Denver: Edward j Wilcox,
vice-president, president Waldorf
Mining and Milling Co, Denver:
Warren +. Knapp, secretary,
former County Superintendent OF
Schools. and for nine years treas
urer Colorado Teachers Associa-
ton. Denver; Henry p. Spencer,
treasurer, vice-president Columbia
Savings and Lom Association,
Denver: Guy A. Adams, general
counsel, attorney-at-law and presl-
dent of the Abstract Title Co.,
Boulder, Colorado.
Reference to the map of the
Florence oil field, on another page
of this issue. will show the location
of the holdings of this company in
that field with reference to the
producing wells. The map is ac-
curate, and was made especially
for this edition of THE TRIBUNE.
and its correctness can be relied
upon. The office of the Boulder
Florence Oil, Gas and Coal com
pany is suite 40S Tabor Grand
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-05-23

opera house. Denver, Colo The
prospectus issued by this company
is worth sending for, if one wants
knowledge of the Colorado oil
fields.
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-05-23

selfishly upon the public pulse and
which has proven so sympathetic
in the development and growth
of our territory.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-04-03
A Business College.

Prof. j. 7. Thomas, president OF
the New Orleans and also of the
Grenada Business College, will be
IN Oxford in a few weeks to tax {
steps toward organizing a business
college here. That such an insti.
tuition is needed in our classic
little city has been proved by the
number of young men and young
women who leave our town every
year to seek instruction in bust.
ness courses in large cities.
We believe that our citizens will
be glad to learn that Prot. Thomas
proposes to employ the best local
talent in this enterprise. For a
number of years book keeping,
telegrapby and shorthand have
been taught in our city. in private
classes and excellent positions
secured and acceptably filed by
those who have taken The courses
A properly incorporated business
college will not only lend prestige
to these departments OF a business
education. but will enable gradu-
ates to secure paying positions
without delay. 1t is a laudable
and needed institution and We
trust will receive the generous
support and hearty cooperation
of our public minded citizenship.
1t should be unnecessary to men
ton that neighboring towns would
gladly welcome the location of
such an institution in their limits,
and that the benefits to be derived
from such a school will be reaped
by every business man in the
place. Not only let US warmly
welcome the proposed business
college, but lend unstin.ed aid
to its founding and subsequent
success.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-04-03
Dots.

Last weeks rain did consider.
able damage to farms and washed
every fence and bridge. The
bridge across the public road near
Keel's gin. was one among the
number that was washed away.
No Easter services were held at
New York school house Sunday.
Rev. Huggin failed TO be there on
account of water.
There Is some talk of a Sunday
school being organized. We hope
it will be a success.
Misses Luetta Davenport and
Larkie Moreland and Willie DaveD
port OF Woodson's Ridge and
Andrew Mcclellan of Violet Hill,
were among the number at New
York Sunday. We hope they will
not make that their las. trip and
probably they will not be disap-
pointed next time.
Misses Maggie and Mary Jane
Keel spent Sunday with Mrs.
Grace Richmond.
j. Tabor was in our neighbOr-
heod Monday, the guest OF Mrs.
West.
Misses Maggie and Cora Keel
spent a few days last week in
Hopewell neighborhoOd and was
accompanied home by their grand
mother, Mrs. Davis, who spent a
day or two with Mesdames Keel
and Singleton.
l.. &. Nunnally and wife aud son
De Witt, and Charlie Huggin and
Mrs. Singleton were the guests of
b. Anderson and wife Sunday.
Zeb, Otto and Ernest Littlejohn
of WOodsOn Ridge, visited friends
in this neighborhood rcce ntly.
Mrs. Fannie Keel aud daughter,
Cora, are visiting relatives near
Denmark this week.
We had no mail Friday on &C
count of the high water. Il was
impossible tor the mail rider to
get here. EDITH.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-04-03
Communicated.

EDITOR EAGLE: In several re-
cent issues of the EAGLE, whose
columns are always replete with
local and general information, l
have read some remarks upon fer
tiliEing; seemingly, to me, very
app Opriate.
1t cannot be controverted, that
the map, who by his labor and
mental application, with the as
sistance of natures laws, can
produce two blades of grass, two
loads of corn, two bales OF cotton,
|. g., double the quantity of any
vegetable production where he
produced but one before, is a
benefactor of his race.
The subject of fertilizing our
crops Is opportune just now. We
know the land of our county is
thin; well worn, badly washed and
s0rely needs the use of an efficient
auxiliary to our labor to bring
about profitable results. l know
OF none more efficient than the
use of complete standard fertile
ers as an adjunct to our labor IL
the production Of cotton, reserv
ing our best land for corn.
Respectfully,
Bona DEA.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-04-03
Fhc Worst Flood in IIistor,

The rain, beginning here Thurs
day afternoon at } O'Clock and
continuing until > o'clock Frida,
afternoon with only slight cessa
ton, was the hardest aud most
disastrous known in the State by
the oldest inhabitant. The rain
extended over Tennessee, Missis.
sippi, Louisiana, Georgia, Alabama
and part of Texas. Mississippi
and Tennessee were the two
States to sustain the principle
damage.
While in LaFay cite County and
North Mississippi losses from the
Hoods were heavy, other sections
suffered SO much more, that wash.
ed away soil, bridges and fences
seem but a tnfling loss in com
parison.
In many Mississippi towns the
water forced the inhabitants to
take refuge on the house tops. In
the Southern part OF the State
crops were devastated, early fruit
and vegetables absolutely de-
stroyed.
The Illinois Central II. r., was
the heaviest loser, the
from Fulton, KY, to New
Orleans being estimated ut So
100000. A mile and a half above
our town, the railroad embank
ment was washed away for over
100 yards and the iron rails aud
cross ties were left suspended
about 60 feet in mid air. Another
disastrous washout occurred about
three miles below town. Work
was begun on the ruined track i'm
mediately aud by Monday MORN
ing trains were able to pass up and
down the road.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-04-03

DIR. Prices lectures on New
Psychology monday, Tuesday and
Wednesday nights, were well at
tended by many deeply interested
in this wonderful science. His
explanation Of telepathy, spiritual
ism and other occult phenomena
was the most rational and plaus-
lille ever presented to the public.
DR.. Prices partner gave some
wonderful tests OF his powers OF
mind reading at the close of each
lecture. Many ladies aud gentle
men of our city are taking the
course in New Psychology taught
by DR.. Price and are very enthusi-
astic over the possibilities opened
to them by even a partial under
standing of this great science.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-04-03
Confederate Reunion.

Special Arrangement for Passenger
Service for the Dallas Reunion, via.
Jackson and Vicksburg. Miss.
We will have a Especial" train, con-
sisting of first class coaches and Pull
man sleepers, leave here about IL
O'Clock on the morning of A pril goth,
to go through without change of cars,
and 2 stop at Vicksburg, Miss, made
to allow passengers to visit the battle
grounds there. The fare for the round
trip will be s11.50.
4 first class coach will be left here
on April 18th, to be used and d~ecorat-
ed by the Confederate Veteran Camps
and will be picked up by the special
on the 10th.
DON'T forget the day and time of the
Special train through without transfer
OF ears at any point. For further in
formation. call on me.
G.. N. OWEN, Agent.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-04-03
The Great Dismal swamp.

OF Virginia is a breeding ground Of
Malaria germs. So low, wet or marshy
ground everywhere. These germs
weakness, chills and fever,
aches IN the bones and muscles, and
may induce dangerous maladies. But
Electric Bitters never fail to destroy
them and cure malarial troubles. They
will surely prevent typhoid. "We
tried many remedies for Malaria and
Stomach and Liver troubles writes
John Charleston, of Byesville, Ohio,
.'but never found anything as good as
Electric Bitters." Try them. Only
soc. Il. r. Chiffon & Co., guarantees
satisfaction.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-04-03
Fertilizersi Fertilizersl!

Fertilizersl FertiliZerSl!
Now is the time to fertilize
your land and prepare for the
coming crop. We carry Cur.
rie's Standard Fertilizers for
Cotton, Corn and Vegetables.
Will sell in any quantity from
100 pounds up. Try these
standard fertilizers and double
the yield of your crop.
w. T. TURNER & Sons.
Acid Phosphate, selling price $3.50
FOR COTTON.
currie's Acid Phosphate Analysis.
Available Phosphate Acid 1880 to
Is par cont.
CURRIE'S ALKALINE BONE.
Available Phosphate Acid 10 to II
per cent.
Insoluble-----1 to 2 per cent.
Actual Potash. 2 to 2.25 per cent.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-04-03
FRISCO SYSTEM.

Low Rate Excursion for Memphis
Races. Derby Day, April sth.
From Tupelo $3.50 To Memphis
Holly Springs 81. and Return.
For full information call on,
J. n. CoRNArZAR, W. o. MCLEAN,
ID. p. A. T.. A.
Memphis. Tupelo.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-04-03

Miss Martha EdmOndsOD, who
has been the guest OF Mrs. BEN
Price for the past two weeks, re.
turned to her home in Memphis
Tuesday.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-04-03
Fat, Fine and Juicy.

/ have closed a deal with Mr..
BEN Price for fat cattle whereby
l am prepared to supply the pub
lie with choice steaks and rOasts
equal to the Kansas City meats.
II. b. ROBINSON.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-04-03

Few business or dwelling hous
es in our town stood the down
pour Of rain Friday, without
springing a leak. In many in.
stances water came down the
chimneys by the bucketful. and
wet carpets and ruined walls
were too numerous to mention.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-04-03
Notice to Teachers.

Examinations for White teachers
will be held in the Court House IN
Oxford on Friday and Saturday, April
4th and 5th, and on Friday and Satur-
day, April 18th and 10th.
For Colored teachers viii be held at
the same place on Friday and Satur-
day, April 18th and 18th and Friday
and Saturday, April 18th and 2Sth.
ID. G. CARP ENTER, Supt,
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-04-03
TO thdLadies of Oxford

! am prepared to take orders
for Bread, Cakes, Pies, etc., and
will furnish families on short no
tice. viii be grateful for the pat
ronage of the public. Respt.
MRS. MATT1k BURNETT.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-04-03
Confederate Stamps and Notes.

pay good prices for Confederate
stamps, envelopes, scrip and bonds
Look over yours and le. me know
what you have. Or better still send
samples. refer to any bank in the
country. l want clean, not worn out
stuff. Go through your relics and see
what you have. l deal fairly with all.
Address, T. G. HARBAUGH,
Casstown, Ohio.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-04-03

The Easter hat and accompani
ments, seemed ahead of the sea-
son in the March breezes, Sunday.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-04-03

Fine line of Boys Knee Suits,
N0rf0lks, Russian Bl0uses, and
three piece suits ut low prices.
The OXFORD d. q. Co,
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-04-03

Mrs. l.. ID. Shelton was a pleas.
ant caller at the EAGLE office last
week.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-04-03
Confederate Veterans.

There will be a called meeting
OF the Veterans of Lafayette
County on Saturday, April 18th at
the Court House at III O'Clock.
Very important business.
X. w. JONES, Commander.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-04-03

Miss Marian Petrie entertained
. number of friends Monday night
complimentary to- Miss Lois Tsy.
Tor, Of SenatObia.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-04-03

Miss Alice Nichols, who has
been teaching the Gomez school
for the past six months, has re-
turned to her home in Oxford.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-04-03

Rev. w. L. Hargis will take your
order for a Monument, lot enclos
ure, or anything in the marble line
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-04-03
THE OXFORD d. G.. Co.

Mr.. G. c. Knickerb0cker and
wife, of New York, are visiting
Mr.. and Mrs. w. b. johnson, Mrs.
Knickerbocker's parents.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-04-03

Ed Matthews and Scott Nichols
left Monday night for New Orleans
to accept positions as telegraph
operators with the Western Union
Telegraph 70.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-04-03

The Morning News will be de-
livered to you at IL 1.2cts q week.
Leave your order with Kendel.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-04-03

Dr.. r. w. Jones has returned
from attending the National Con
terence of the n. Z. Church at
Baltimore, Md.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-04-03

What's left of the early gardens
is somewhat under the weather.
probably from being too much
under the water.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-04-03

Mr.. Adair SkIpwith, Of New
York, is visiting his sisters, Misses
Cornelia and Kate Skipwith.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-04-03

Fine quality Drop Stitch Hose
25, so, IS and LOO per pair.
THE u. d. G. Co.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-04-03

Miss Kate Kimm0ns. teacher in
the Higbee High School, Of Mem
phis, spent several days of the
past week with her parents, dr.
and Mrs, E. II. KimmOns.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-04-03

We have the largest stock Of
Ribbons we have ever shown and
don't ask millinery prices for them.
THE OXFORD DRY GOODS Co.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-04-03

The damage to the highways
and bridges of Lafayette county
from the recent continued rains,
is estimated ut e1O.O0O,
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-04-03

Mr.. Crawford, of Covington
Tenn, was a pleasant caller al
The EAGLE Office Thursday.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-04-03

Mr.. Kratz, representing H. E.
Bucklen & Co.. Of Chicago, was a
pleasant caller at the EAGLE Office,
Friday.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-04-03

The Daughters of the Confeder
acy will meet this afternoon at
O'Clock with Mrs. ID. l. Sultan.