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

One of the planks of the Democrat.
ic platform adopted at Bozeman last
week favors the repeal of the present
road law. This law. while introduced
by a mar elected as a Republican,
was adopted by the last Democratic
Legislature and in the opinion of a
large majority of the people Of the
state is a decided failure in operation.
In Fergus county. even though the
most determined efforts have been
made to insure its success and Clerk
Kelly has given to that subject a por-
ton of his time wholly out of pro-
portion to the other important duties
of his office, the law has only been
partially successful In districts where
men could be secured willing to sac
rifce their own time without adequate
reward. The principle of home rule
in road matters. as well al In school
matters, is all very well and perhaps
the amendment Of the present law in
several vital particulars could make
OF 1t an improvement on the old sys.
TEN, but even this is doubtful and in
a majority of the counties the people
will hail with Joy its repeal. The
road law now on the statute books
is so cumbersome. so absolutely mar.
row in some of its provisions and SO
loosely drawn in others. and the re-
sp~onsibility SO divided between the
county commissioners and the trus-
tees chosen by the people in each dis
trict. that efficient administration is
impossible. The Democratic conven-
ton of Fergus county was very un-
fair to the county commissioners when
by its platform 1t endeavored to hold
them responsible for the present con-
dition of the roads, but for fear this
may be taken as a partisan utterance,
we quote from the Democrat OF Aug
ust LIST. when. in the course OF an ar.
ticle fayoring the repeal of the pres
ent law, the following language APP
peared: "As conditions at present
exist there is apparently no author
ity who is to directly assume the
responsibility for the proper main
tenance Of the highways and the re-
suit is, therefore. most palpable neg
lect and inefficiency." BY all means
let the present law be radically chang.
ed or repealed altogether.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-10-01

Now that the water works are well
under way the city council should be
able to know about what amount Of
money there will be left for sewerage
and If 1t be within the bounds of posi-
bility at least two or three main sew
ers should be laid this fall. very 1T
tie water can be used until there be
sewers laid and il is essential that
the city receive as large a revenue
from the water system as practicable.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-10-01
His Life In Peril.

II just seemed to have gone all to
pieces" writes Alfred Bee, of Wei
fare. Tex, "a biliousness and 4 lame
back had made life q burden. l
couldn't eat or sleep and felt almost
too worn out to work when | began
to use Electric Bitters. but they work
ed wonders. Now / sleep like a top,
a eat anything. have gained In
strength and enjoy hard work" They
give vigorous health and new life to
weak, sickly, rundown people. Try
them. Only soc at c. II. Williams.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-10-01
err nan and made discoveries of inter
est to scientists II to no one else.

The Republican party in Fergus
county has a number of good speakers
and the committee will do well to ar
range for no less than two meetings
each week. w. A. Hedges. +. T..
Smith, o. w. Belden, ]. C.. Huntoon,
Edward Brassey, L. p. Chandler, r,
Won Tobel and others would doubtless
aesiat
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-10-01

Two years ago William Zeigler OF
New York, the financial hacker of the
Baldwin Arctic expedition, said two
things were to be accomplished, viz:
The discovery of the north pole and
TIE overthrow OF Tammany. The lat
ter proved the easiest job. The pole
is still out in the cold.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-10-01

Families in Office is n of the
"two by fours" of the Democratic
platform in this county. How about
Phil Shaw as deputy or jailer for
Sheriff Shaw nearly the entire term
That platform must have been drawn
up with a view to defeating Shaw's
nomination for treasurer.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-10-01

The ballot this fall will be minus
the circle which has previously head
ed each party ticket. The voter will
have to put a cross before the name
of every candidate for whom he wish.
es To vote.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-10-01

A few days ago a b~y-stander heard
a farmer say. while passing, IF you've
got to get that place OF yours surveyed
get George Stafford: then you'll know
it's done right" And done right
Is the way the people OF Fergus coun-
ty want their road surveying.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-10-01

Lewistown people have this year
been justly proud of the condition of
Main street and the water works con.
tractors should be compelled to full
fill their contract to the letter and
leave the street in as good condition
as they found Il.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-10-01

Very wisely the Democrat last week
r~efrained from any further howl about
third term candidates. for in the NOM
ination of Shaw they have given
third termism" the most complete
Endorsement.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-10-01

How about those contracts for the
extension of the Montana railroad to
Lewistown? Officials of the company
stated they would certainly be let by
September 18th.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-10-01

The attempt to run automobiles in
place of stages. which has been agi.
tated for a year, seems to have fin
ally resulted in failure. But with the
prospect of a railroad next year the
people can endure stage rides for a
few months.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-10-01

r The world will be pleased to learn
of the safety Of Lieut.. Peary, the
Attic explorer. although unsuccessful
in his efforts to discover the north
pole. He has probably penetrated
farther into the mystery than any 9th.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-10-01

Caldwell Edwards received a fine
reputation at Bozeman. only receiy,
ing the Endorsement of his own coun-
ty for reelection. He is a shining ex
ample of the kind of candidates fus.
ion foists upon a state electorate.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-10-01

The democratic candidate for gov
II of Wisconsin is named Rose
A ran by any other name might run
as well.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-10-01

From the reports both Judge Chea-
die and j. Z. Bower had a little polit-
ical boom in Great Falls last Friday.
Both men are promising candidates
for future honors at the hands of the
people of the state.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-10-01

The Democracy is always opposed
TO a surplus. They want the govern.
ment Of county, state and nation to
be run on n hand-to-mouth policy with
out a dollar in sight to meet any un-
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-10-01
Republican County Ticket.

State Senator
JOHN d. WAITE.
Representative
f, w. KING.
L. L. SMITH.
Sheriff.
JOHN c. BEBB.
Treasurer
JAMES NJ. CROFT.
Clerk and Recorder
c. NJ KELLY.
County Attorney
o. W. BELDEN.
DONALD FOWLER.
Superintendent Of schools
A. M'KEE,
GEORGE NJ. STAFFORD.
DR.. q. f. DAVID.
Public Administrator
FRANK DAY.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-10-01

One thing is certain-there is no
danger of Dave Henderson casting
his fortunes with the Democracy.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-10-01

The iPtest thing in the way of in
vention is a pocket telephone. 1t
will prove a welcome substitute for
the pocket pistol.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-10-01

Johns on top. is the result of the
latest political upheaval in Democrat.
ic circles.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-10-01

For member of Congress-
JOSEPH NJ. DIXON.
For Associate Justice Supreme Court
w. l.. HOLLOWAY.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-10-01
OFFICIAL PAPER or FERGUS COUNTY.
REPUBLICAN STATE TICKET.

LEwIsTowN. MONT. Oct. /, 1902.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1902-05-23

which he took from q pigeon-hole.
Then he turned the light low, and
walked again to the window where,
for a few minutes, his cigar glowed
with extraordinary brightness. Sud
denly it dropped from his lips; | saw.
his hand clutch the sash above his
head, and his right come up to the
level Of his breast. There sprang out
a great reddish yellow flash, in which
/ saw his face as white as paper.
1t must have been a heavy weapon
for the report was very loud. The
music ceased above. / saw all the
people crowd around the INVALID as
if to shield her from they knew not
what. AT the lower window the child
ISL, married lovers stood with clasped
hands, as we two ran across the lane.
and the garden.
In the midst Of quaint luxury
brought from many different lands
lay the young man dead. The tin box
on the desk held some documents Of
business; the letter under it was ad-
dressed to man in London.
''It is strange" said l chat there
is no other message"
ct seems his friend was further
away than yours" replied the ianitor.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1902-05-23
THE COMMERCIAL
FRIDAY, MAY 3, 1902.

E4Asr Sundays American was 9
lnlmmer. II was in every respect
u metropolitan newspaper. 1t was
some several humps ahead Of any
ding in the State; contained a
pages Of nicely arranged adver-
easements and we'll edited matter,
aud a splendid picture of "our
e,wn' w. G. Tatom.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1902-05-23
NONRESIDENT NOTICE.
TO IDA G.. BRIGGS.

Clara NJ. Prieto ct al. VS.. Parmelia
Briggs ct al.-In the Chancery Court
Of Oblon County, Tenn, April term,
1902.
In this cause, on motion of COM
plainants by solicitors, and it appear
ing to the Court from affidavit on file,
that the defendant, Miss Ida G..
Briggs, is nor resident of the State
of Tennessee, so that the ordinary pro-
cess of this Court cannot be served on
her; now, therefore, it is ordered by
the Court that publication be made
four consecutive weeks, as in such
cases required by law, in some news
paper published in Union City, Tenn,
commanding and requiring said Ida
G, Briggs to make her personal APP
rearance before the Clerk and Master
of this Court and make defense to the
bill OF complaint in this cause on or
before the
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1902-05-23


turned each Of them Not to be found
in our county" Thereupon it was
ordered at the April term, 1902, OF the
Chancery Court Of Obion County, that
the said defendant, L. L. Thompson,
appear and defend said suit, by plea,
answer, or demurrer to c0mplainant's
bill, on or before the
First Monday In July, 1902.
the same being a regular rule day of
said Court, or the said bill Of COM
plant and the allegations therein con-
tanned will be taken as confessed by
him, and said cause set for hearing ex
partee. 1t is further ordered that
publication OF this order be made in
Ihe Commercial, a newspaper pub
consecutive weeks.
This May Is, 1902.
G. A. GIBBS, G. & nj.
j. L. Fry, Counsel for Complainant.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1902-05-23
NONRESIDENT NOTICE,

G. A. Whipple ct al VS.. Billie Griffin
ct al-In the County Court of Obion
County, Tennessee.
In this cause, it appearing to the
Clerk, from the bill which is sworn to,
that Tom Pleasant is a nonresident
of the State OF Tennessee, and resi-
dent of the State of Texas, so that the
ordinary process of law cannot be
served on him; it is therefore ordered
by the Clerk that publication be made
in The Commercial. a newspaper pub
lished in Union City, Tenn, COM
handing the said Tom Pleasant to
appear before the Judge of The County
Court on the
LIST Monday in Iune, 1902,
at the courthouse in Union City,
Tenn, and make defense to the said
petition filed against him, or the same
will be taken for confessed as to him
and set for hearing eX parte.
This, the 10Th day of April, 1902.
S. f. HOWARD, Clerk.
By HI. M. GOLDEN, d. G.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1902-05-23
First Monday in June, 1902,

that being rule day of this Court.
|, G. A. Gibbs, @. & M, certify that
the foregoing is full and correct
copy Of the order made and entered of
record by the Court at it's April Term,
1902, wherefore you, the said Ida G..
Briggs, are hereby commanded to APP
pear and make defense according to
said order.
G. A. GIBBS, G. & M,
OF the Chancery Court, Obion County,
Tennessee.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1902-05-23
Reduced Rates, Asheville, N. @.

On account Southern Baptist
Convention, Asheville, N. c., May
8 to Is, 1902, the N, c. & st. L.
Ry. willsell tickets to Asheville, N.
c., and return on May to 10
inclusive, with final limit May 81,
at (S16. 10Y one fare for the round
trip. BY depositing tickets with
Joint agent at Asheville, on or be-
fore May 15-upon payment of
so cents-an extension of the limit
to June 2 may be secured. For
further particulars, call on
w. w. LovELACE, Agt.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1902-05-23
Tragedy at Waverly.

A. E. Justice shot and instantly
killed his wife at Waverly last Mon
day, one bullet severing the jugular
vein. He then shot and morta1ly
wounded himself.
Mrs. Justice was the daughter of
A. M. Waddell, deceased, formerly
of Louisville. A few weeks ago
Mrs. Justice filed bill for divorce,
and Justice, failing to effect rec
onciliatlon, did the desperate act.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1902-05-23
NONRESIDENT NOTICE.
j. w. Andrews ct al. VS.. Samuel Blan-
ton ct al.

j. w. Andrews ct al. VS.. Samuel Blan-
ton ct al
In this cause, it appearing to the
satisfaction of the Clerk of the County
Court, from the bill of complaint which
is sworn to, that the defendants, Sam
uel Blanton and his wife, Mary Blan-
ton, are residents of the State of Mis-
souri,. and are non-residents of the
State Of Tennessee, so that the ordi-
nary process of law cannot be served
upon them. 1t is therefore ordered
that said above named defendants
make their appearance before the
County Judge at his office at the
courthouse in Union City, Tenn, on
The First Monday in June, 1902,
that being regular court day Of said
court, and plead, answer or demur to
complainants' bill, or the same will
be taken as confessed as to them and
the cause set for hearing eX parte. 1t
is further ordered that this order be
published for four consecutive weeks
in The Commercial, a newspaper pub
lished in Union City, Tenn.
This, April %, 1902.
S. f. HOWARD, Clerk.
BY HI. M. GOLDEN, d. G.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1902-05-23
LAND SALE.

f. Callahan VS.. Mrs M. G. Slower, ct
al-Chancery Court, Obion County,
Tenn.
BY virtue Of the power vested in me
by decree of the Chancery Court at
the April Term, 1902, | will on the
2srd Day Of June, 1902,
sell the following described tract Of
land at public sale to the highest bid
der, to-Wit:
Lying in the 10th civil district of
Obion County, Tenn, beginning at
d. M. Winsett's n W. corner, run
ming thence south 154 poles, G.. r.
Hemphill's IN line, thence wv to
Fuckers corner, thence n 154 poles to
McWherter's corner, thence with Nc
Wherter's ISL line to the beginning,
containing so acres, more or less. Also
a second tract, beginning on G., r.
Hemphill's (N) line and at the is. e.
corner of the above described tract,
running thence east 126 I'll poles to a
stake, r. r. iron, thence n. to stake
on D. M. Winsett's S. E. corner,
thence west 126 I'll poles to stake
on D. M. Winsett's S. w. corner,
thence N. to the beginning, contain
ing A acres, more or less; in all about
"a acres.
Said land will be sold on six months
time, equity of redemption barred,
in front of BlYthe's livery stable III
South Fulton, Tenn, between the
hours of IL and II O'Clock a. m. The
purchaser will be required to give good
security upon the note for the pur.
chase money, and lien wiz e Gebain
ed on the said land until the Same Isl
paid. Said land is sold to satisfy
notes for purchase money given for
above described land. This May 2lst,
1902. G.. A. GIBBS, G. s. M.
Ed Thomas, for Comp't.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1902-05-23
FEEDS THE SQUIRRELS.
The Selt-Imposed Task of United States
Senator Psttus.

SCAdLUA 1LIu9'
Every morning as regularly as the
sun comes up over the hills to the
east Senator Pettus emerges from his
residence near the capitol grounds
with an envelope full Of crumbs, re-
lates the Washington Post. He
tramps across B street, leaps the tall
granite curling that. skirts that por-
ton of the government reservation
and looks over his steel-rimmed spec
tacles for the little squirrels placed
in the grounds some months ago.
This Alabaman Of theold school, pom
derous OF movement, who served as a
lieutenant in the Mexican war and
afterwards rode with a party Of his
neighbors on horseback to California,
finds great delight in distributing the
crumbs to the squirrels that rush
around him. They are the senator's
friends and have no fear of him. They
cling to his outstretched hand, climb
upon his broad shoulders and frisk
around him Familiarity ashe furnishes
them a morning meal
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1902-05-23

| is such lake in Arkansas, or that
one man has bought all the land
around it; or whether I'D. H."
was ever in Arkansas or not; but
If so, why it should make him
think of Reelfoot Lake at this par
tioular time is very singular in
deed, to say the least OF it, and
calling attention to the matter
pending in the Supreme Court.
That tribunal is one that deals out
the naked law, to which we must
all submit, whether we like 1t o.
not. and | know that nothing ID
H." or myself might say would
have any influence whatever. He
may think differently. | take the
Arkansas illustration as Il direct
Tor perhaps an indirect) thrust at
me, as it is well known that | have
bought not only all Of Reelfoot
Lake, but have bought nineteen
twentieths of the riparian rights
around the lake; and the main in
tention of the article was to stir
up and keep alive the prejudice
against me in the public mind,
which is fast dying out, even if he
did not expect it's influence to 60
further.
The world and its development
must be made to go forward for
the public good, and the men who
make it 90 always have to contend
against quite lot of prejudice and
envy; but future generations have
been, are now, and always will be
blessed by having some people
with moral courage to face it AMI
the ability to push it through. No
enterprise or reform of great mag
nitude can be accomplished with |
out inconvenience or apparent
damage to some individuals OF
class Of persons. But the general
good to the greatest number should
be considered by rejecting minds,
not only for to-day or the time be
ing, but how it will affect the
future. To say that one man is
trying to accomplish any great re |
form or development, even for his
own profit, is no argument against |
it. Very few men, if any, spend
great deal of time and large |
sums of money without expecting
some profit or reputation; ano
should my designs in this matter
succeed, | am expecting both, to
gether with the public approval OF
future generations, after the oh
ject of envy and jealousy is re
moved. Great fortunes do not
hold together very long, and | an
ticipate in the future that perhaps
the sons of some of the fishermen
who now regard me as q monster
will be enjoying comfortable homes
with happy and contented families
on the land now covered by the
waters of Reelfoot Lake. | hope
so at least, and the hope is founded
on strong desire and reasonable
expectation. | and the public
would like to know who I'D. H."
is; what lake in Arkansas makes
him think of Reelfoot Lake; who
owns it, and whether he really was
refused PERMISSION to fish withhook
and line. By disclosing these facts
we can Judge of his interest in the
matter. | am myself interested,
and almost everybody knows it.
When men write upon subjects
that other people are known to at
least claim an interest in, they
should give their names. There
can be no question about who
writes this when | sign
j. G. HARRIS.
Spanish Mackerel at ]. c. Bur
dicks.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1902-05-23
RAILROAD TITLE TABLE.

ST L.R.R
No. So EAST. AS am No. 80 WEST. WEST, 8 $50 am
No. 3........., 2:41 pm No. 4, ........ IL 46 pm
No 81. ......., 40 pm No. 4.,.....,752 pm
M. d o. R. R.
NORTH BOUND SOUTH bound.
40. Ii 40 a. m No. 1........ 4:OI p. m.
No. 4,..... lib a. In. | No. 3,.......3:37 a. m.
LOCAL FREIGHTs.
No. 70 $50. 80 p. NJ. No 15....... 1850 a m
Trains are composed of the finest passenger
equipments ever operated in the South, full
wide vestibuled style and lighted with Pinsch
R. c.. GARTH, Local Agt.
ILLINOIS CENRAL r. r. CO.,
TIME CARD.
NORTH BOUND
No. 2-Fast Mail-St. Louis, Evansville,
Louisville and Cincinnati, -. 1917 am
No. 4-Chicago Limited. IL .53 p IN
No. 26-St. Louis Express, which makes
all stops between Memphis and
No. 134-Fulton Accommodation !. :. 500 pm
SOUTH BOUND.
No. New Orleans Special. al p m
No. 3-New Orleans Limited. 5:25 a. m
No, 133-Me mphis Accommodation 5:So p m
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1902-05-23

LOST-On First street, Tues
day evening, pair of gold-rimmed,
nose eye glasses. Return to T. F.
Stubs and receive reward.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1902-05-23
R. L. LOCKERT
NOTARY PUBLIC
UNION Cry, Tenn
NOTICE.

R. Compton VS.. T. L. Thompson
Chancery Court, Obion CouutySAsn -
neSSee.
In this cause, it appearing to the
Court that there has been three sub
poenas to answer issued to Shelby
County, Tenn, the supposed residence
of the defendant, T. L. Thompson, and
that the Sheriff of said county has re-
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1902-05-23
Population of Rome.

Under the emperors Interpolation
of Rome was more than 100000.
During the middle ages it was re
duced to $4,000. When Victor En-
manuel made the city his capital it was
$4,000; in 1880 it had increased to
$4,000; in 1890 to 451, 900 and in
1900 to 500,610. The estimated pop
ulation in 1902 is $4,000
Wall paper received every day.
We represent 10 of the leading fac
tories and our stock IS always full
and fresh, and you will find our
prices right. See us. Caldwell
Stationery Go.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1902-05-23

f. Callahan VS.. Mrs. NJ. G. Slower, ct
al.-Chancery Court, Obion County,
Tenn
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1902-07-03
LaFOLLETTE ON TAX BILLS.

OF the many misrepresentation intended to prejudice Governor
Iaoete with the people, perhaps hurtu that he
sponsbe for the law creating county OF assessments and
the old law requiring property be assessed at full
value Therefore with emphasis what the
Tribune said on this subject last week:
The law recommended by the State Tax Commission majority
which appointed by Gov Scohed the bill introduced by
Whitehead supported by him committee and passed with
his and nearly all the sawar members OF the
legislature In fact bill passed almost unanimous
by the legislature The Governors only the matter to
sign it.
Another equally unjust and directly conflicting misrepresentation OF
he Frost BILL for taxation OF mort
cages and thereby showed nsnce his protested desires for
reform The facts that while the Frost bill pupoed to provide
for taxation of mortgages really bill to TAXATION
1902 AND TO TAX ONLY
The
the bill violated the provision that
be uniform that the mortgages of cannot be SUBJ
and those OF another exempt No has assumed to
question the the governors position this point And
Tribune challenges deny the utuness OF the oreo
ing statements in relation to the measures mentioned