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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-05-10
QUEER RAILROAD RULES
1RAIN N0T TO RUN FASTER THAN 4
MAN COULD WALK.
Regulation on the system Now Knowm
as the Norfolk and Western Rail-
road Quaint and interesting
But of No Use Now.

A time table issued by the Virgin
and Tennessee Railroad Company.
new the Norfolk and Western, on De-
cemher LIST, 1856, was unearthed. and
1T was reproduced BIZ an enterprising
printer in Roanoke, Va. The rules
and regulations at the bottom of the
time table are. In the days of fast
travel, block systems. semaphores
and triple tracks. very interesting.
The rules are given as they will be
of special interest to the railroad men
Of this CITY. and will also remind
some OF bv-gone days. They are as
follows:
Wood, material. extra and special
trains will avoid all regular trains.
2 In case of an acct dent or deten-
tlon to passenger train where it
will be detained over three hours a
messenger must be dispatched to
Lynchburg.
In case of the engine attached
TO mail tram being disabled any en-
gine that may be on the road shall be
used to supply her place.
4. Freight trains will wait for
passenger trains one hour after their
time of arrival (unless they pass SOON
err and then proceed keeping one
hour behlLd time until the train look
ed for is passed or heard from.
5. LII either freight train shall ar
rive PROMPTLY at the meeting place
and the other freight train does not
arrive. it shall wait one hour after
denarting time and then proceed.
having prior right to the track keep
either mail tram fail to arrive nromp-
thy et the meeting place the other
mail train shall wait 10 minutes at
ter departing time and then proceed
keeping 10 minutes behind time until
the delayed train is passed or heard
from.
6. When freight trains py losing
time in case OF accident find thew can.
not arrive at the next passing MAC
IN time they shall proceed cautiously
wifha mai 3 of mile aheal with
red flag or lantern.
Z. Passenger trains after being
one hour behind time must wait one
hour longer for freight trains (which
Will run according to rule Al unless
it arrives sooner. aud then nroceed
sending man 3 of a mile ahead
with red flag or lantern
s. Should two trains -.eet on the
way advantage shall be given the one
which has the greatest distance to
run back
9. All trains leave Lynchburg.
Central Depot and West End of the
road promptly bv card time. though
trains of same class then due have
not arrived and the delayed trains
must avoid them
10. In case CT accident to anv tram
a man must be sent DO n ways with n
red flag or lantern t.. give office TO
approaching trains.
H. A blue flag or lantern on en-
CINE will signify that an extra train
will follow the tram to which 1t IS
attached.
IL. When a messenger is sent to
give intelligence of an accident he
must in all cases be responsible
white man.
ID. All bridges to be passed at n
speed not exceeding 4 miles rer hour
under any circumstances
II. BE sure yol are right and run
no risk
10. No one allowed TO ride on en-
gine or tender hat the engineer, fire.
man, master mechanic and road mas
ter. and engineers are required to
keep all other persons off.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-05-10
Fewer Garron., " ears Longer.

You can paint building with few
er gallons of Devoe Lead and Zinc
than with Mixed Paints, and it Will
wear twice as long as lead and OIL
mixed by hand. Sold by q. q. Cush-
wa q Bro.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-05-10

There Is more Catarrh ia this section OF the
country than all other diseases put together,
and until the last few years was supposed to 10
incurable. For great many years doctors pro,
nounced it a local disease and prescribed local
remedies, and by constantly failing to cure with
local treatment, pronounced 1t incurable. Sci-
disease, and, therefore, requires constitutional
treatment. Halls Catarrh Cure, manufactured
by f. j. Cheney g. Co., Toledo, Ohio, Is the only
internally in doses from 10 drops TO teaspoon
full. 1t acts directly on the blood and mucous
surfaces OF the system. They offer ono hunared
dollars for any case il fails to cure. send ior
circulars and testimonials. Address,
=. j. CHENEY g. co.. Toledo, o
NgrSold by Druggists. Use.
Halls Family Pills arc the best.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-05-10
AN ATTRACTIVE PLACE.
squirrels Now FrolIc al the CIV station
New Fence VIII soon be Erected
by the Company.

New Fence VIII soon he Erected
by the Company.
The Cumberland Valley passenger
station has always been an attractive
place for persons waiting Tor the
trains. always clean and neat. but the
attractions are even greater now since
MIR. Gard has converted the lawn IN
the 1 ear of depot into veritable Zoo
garden by the erection OF wired
cage, four feet on either side end ten
feet III height. Inclosing the hollow
trunk of red oak tree in which are
PLAYING four gray squirrels, their frol-
les and capers are much enjoyed by
the visiting passengers.
The COMPANY will in short time
add to the appearance of the place by
erecting of new fence.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1902-02-01
HARSH-v01CED CANAR1Rs.
they Are Not Allowed by German Dz
ports to Stay with the Moro
PP0mislng SINGERS,

''Moulting IL the crucial time for q
canary's voice." writes Ida shaper
Hoxie in an article on 1.-THE Singing
Village of Germany" in Ladies' Home
formal. Some birds lose the little
that they have; others, of course, bios
som out into promising singers. Al
soon as harsh tone is heard, out goes
that unfortunate bird, for promising
singers must never hear harsh chirp.
When l asked what became of the I'M
fortunates l was told by the fanciers:
oh, we sell them, OF course. You
know they can sing in = way, and
many people don't know the differ
ence between a good singer and a bad
one.' Ny mind went back to certain
canary I had had to live with once in
America! I wondered what percen-
tage of these outcasts, who are hud-
died together in a cage out of hearing
OF the more favored birds and allowed
to chirp as they please, go to America.
One of the men who deyotes all his
time to the canaries allowed me to
spend several hours among his birds.
sat long while trying to analyze the
exquisite sounds that came from a
dozen tiny cages with closed fronts
hanging high on the wall. I could have,
gone to sleep had i chosen-the trill-
ing was so soft and sweet, not at4all
Ike the songs Of the lusty-throated
American BIRDS" 4 "A. Ssss " q & b
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1902-02-01
CONTEST NOTICE.

Department of the Exterior, United
States Land Office, Duluth. MINI :,
December 81, 1901.
A sufficient contest affidavit having
been filed in this Office by George Clish,
7465. made Oct: 18th, 1892, for se4 Of
Section 26, Township 81 N: Range 2 E..
by Olaf Fred Ruden Contestee, in which
il is alleged that said Olaf Fred Ruden
has wholly abandoned said land nor has
never lived on said land for over five
years prior to this application and that
said land is still in its wild and unculti-
waited state AMI that all improvements
ever made by said Ruden are rotted down
and grown up and that said alleged ab-
sence from the said land was not due to
his employment in the Armv, Navy or
Marine Corps of the United States as q
private soldier, officer, seaman or marine
during the war with Spain or during any
other war in which the United Stated
may be engaged. Said parties are here
by notified to appear, respond and offer
evidence touching said allegation at 10
O'Clock Il. m. on February, 6, 1902. before
the Register and Receiver at the
MINI.
The said contestant having in a proper
affidavit. filed December 81, 1901. set
forth facts which show that after due
diligence personal service of this notice
can not be made, it is hereby ordered
and directed that such notice be given
by due and proper publication.
Ia VIM. E. CULKIN, Register.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1902-02-01
ROWLAND ITEMS.

4 Commissioner jackson has returned
from Grand Portage. = s=@ HSz*&% := s:5's !.
O. jacobson left on the Hunter on
Tuesday for Grand Marais. E:
The steamer Hunter arrived on Tues
day, tho 18th, with a cargo of supplies
for the Reservation camp -" -,
The Reservation River bridge has
been completed and is duly appreciated
by all having location to use same.
Messrs. Drou1llard, Frost, and Joe.
Oarrlbo arrived here on Friday by skiff
and remained over light with A. s. Carl
son.
Ole Olson drove down from Grand
Marais on Tuesday to assist in getting
the Peavey diamond drill "out of the
woods.
Mr. McOarty arrived on tho Hun ter on
Tuesday to look after Peavey mining
machinery located back near the Reser-
walton river. r.
Geo. Zimmerman brought down =
party Of cruisers from Grand Marais
by team last Friday. The party went
ont into the Pine Lake region for q
timber cruise.
Fred Hagberg and Peter Olson came
down from Two Harbors the past week
to take look at the timber back in the
woods, Mr.. 3. having recently purchased
q half interest in the Oberg land. They
drove most of tho way by private con-
veyance. Mr.. Hagberk expressed him
self as much pleased with the road i'm
prevements since his last trip here.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1902-02-01
Timber Land. Act June 3, 78.-Notice for Pub.
ication:-Untted States Land Office. Duluth

Timber Land. Act June 8, 1878 Notice for Pub
LEGATION United States Land Office, Duluth.
Mimi. Nov. q, 1901.
Notice is hereby given that In compliance with
the provisions fthe act Of Congress Of June 3,
1878 entitled AN act for the sale of timber lands
IL the States Of a4ifornia, Oregon Nevada and
Washington Territory" as extended to all the
Public Land STATES by act Of August 4, 1892.
John Drouillard of Grand Marais, County of
Cook, State of Minnesota. he's this day filed
IL tits Office his sworn statement No: 1893 for
the purchase Of the nh Of sell Of Sec. e, Town.
ship 10 north, Range 8 west. and will
offer proof to show that the land sought is
more valuable for its timber or stone
than Tor agricultural purposes and to establish
his claim to said land before the Register and
Receiver Of this Office at Duluth; MIMI, ON
tuesday,, the 18th day of Febl uary. 1902
He names Witnesses:
Noel Hamline and G A. A. Nelson of Lutsen.
Mimi. Samuel F. Howenstine, of Duluth, MINI
O]of NJ. Fr Erickson and Charles johnson of
Grand Marais. MINI.
Any and all persons claiming adversely the
above-describet: lands are requested to file their
claims I'M this Office or before said 25th day of
February. 1902,
WIN E. CULKIN. Register.
B. N. johnson & SO2, Atty's. u-30
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Timb"r Land. Act June 8, Is7s-Notice for
publication. United States Land Office Du-
luth, MINI Nov. IL. 1901.
-, Notice is hereby given that in compliance with
the provisions of the act OF Congress of J uue
1873. entitled AN act for the sale of timber
lands in the States OF California. Oregon. Nevada
and asnimgton Terri ory" as extended to all
the Public Land States by act of August l. 1852.
9lof Glouse, of Duluth. county Of IT; Louis,
his sworn statement No. $685. for the purchase
Of the WI Of seq OF section 20. and II Z Of neA
objection 81, in township g. ~. range west and
will offer proof to show that the land sought Is
more valuable for its timber or stone than for
agricultural purposes and to establish his claim
to said land before the Register and Receiver uf
this office at Duluth. him.. on Tuesday, the 18th
day Of February. 1902.
He names as witnesses:
John Bergstrom. Olof Olson, Jens Swenson.
Oscar Peterson. Gust Peterson and Louis Han.
son. of Luluth, Atinn.
Any and all pe1s.n claiming adversely the
abovedescrib bed lands are requested 20 file their
claims in this office or before said 18th day of
February 1902.
VIM E. CULKIN. Register
Smallwood Son, Attys 1877
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Timber Land. Act June g. 1879 Notice fol
Publication. United States Land Office, Du.
1nth NJ nm NV ION

Timber Land. Act June 3, 1879 Notice for
Publication. United States Land Office, Du-
luth. NJ nm . Nov. q. 1871.
Notice is he eby given that in compliance
with the provisions of the act of June s. 1878,
entitled AN ac for the sale of timber lands in
the States Of California, Oregon Navada. and
y ashington Terri ery,' as extended to all the
Public ! and States by act of August 4, 1892,
Gust Levin Peterson. Of G rand Marais Cou oty of
Cook State Of Minnesota, has this day FLED fnthis
office his sworn statement No. "905, for the pur-
chase Of the se@a of sea of sec. 10, and So ofswA
and lot T. Of Sec 20; township e. N range east,
and will offer proof to show that the land sought
is more valuable for its timber or stone than for
agricultural purposes. and to establish his
Lain to said land before the Register and Re-
ceiver Of this office at Duluth Mimi. on Tuesday
the 18th day Of February. 1902.
He names as Wit, nesses:
Olof NJ. Fredrickson and Hans Gulbransen of
G CT: Marais Mimi: AID Hans swenson and
William HOwenstin" of Dulu.h h. Mimi
my and all persons clai ming adversely the
above-described lands are requested to file their
claims in this office on or before said 18th day
OF February, 1902,
11-a0 WIN. E. CULKIN, Register.
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Timber Land Act, June 8, 1878 Notice for Pub
!ication limited States Land Office, Duluth

uOef Lan0 ACT, June 5, 1873 NOTICE FOR Pub
lication.--United states Land Office, Duluth,
MINI, January 81, 1902 -:
Notice is hereby given that in compliance
with the provisions of the act of Congress of
June 3, !S7e. entitled IAN act for the sale of tim
b.1 Ian Is in the States of California, Oregon.
Nevada: and Washington Territory as extend.
ed to All the Public Land States bysact of Aug.
ust. 1892. Lynn l.. Culber' son. of Dulu,h couil-
ty. Of ST.: Louis state Of Minnesota. has this day
filed In this Office his sworn statement No. ,6Oo4
for the purchase of thu sea of seq of Section Is
township 81 moth Range west 4th P. n. and
WI offer proof 70 show that the land
sought is more valuable for it's timber
or store than for agricultural purposes. and to
establish his claim to said land elore the Reg
lister and Receiver Of this office at Duluth Min
nesota on Wednesday the 2ard day ofApril, 1902.
He names as with: sses: 2,.'%}f: Z.
John Morrison, Alex Berglund and Olof Fred
rtckson. of Grand Marais. Minu., and Byron j.
Mimi. a. - - .I-@, ~
ANY and all persons c aiming adversely the
above descrlbed lands are ues ed to file their
claims IN tins Office on before said s3rd day OF
April, 1902. n III, = 3'=;@
). ID. Sharp, Atty. ~ ii55fI i Il 2-l IS
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Timber Land, Act June 8. 187S.-Nottce for Pub
lcation-Un1ted States Land Office. Duluth.

TIMBER Land. Act June 8. 187S.-Not1ce for Pub
l1cation:-Un1ted States Land Office Duluth,
MIMI, Nov. 20, 1901.
Notice is hereby given that in compliance
with the provisions Of the act Of Congress of
June 3, 1878. entitled AN act for the sale of
timber lands in the States of California Oregon.
Nevada and Washington ! erritory as extended
to all tie Public Land States by act of August
I. S92 40; Lo1in f. Cowies Of Bemidji, county
filed in this Office his sworn stat emert No 5s9S.
for the purchase Of lot 1. of section q, lots 1
and s. of section %. and lots 2 and of Sec
ton 81, i'll township Is north. Range west, ana
will offer proof to show that the land sought IS
more valuable for its timber or stone than for
agricultural purposes and to es,ab ;ish his CLAIM
to said land before tn Register and lie ever of
this office at ,.ulu,h, Mimi, on Tuesday, the
18th day Of February. 1902.
He names g wi nssses:
Andrew Benson. Roy J Bell, James A Tucker
and Chas Pc, erson all Of Duluth. Minn
Any and I'll persons claiming adversely the
above-descrited lands are requested to fill their
claims IN this Office or before said 25th day of
February, 1902.
lilo WIN. E. CULKIN. Register.
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Tim Ger Land. At June 3, 1S78.-Notice for Pub.
lication United States Land Office, Duluth
MIMI NOvembar % 1871.

Tim Ger Land. At June 3. ls7s.--Notice for Pub
LEGATION; United States Land Office, Duluth,
Mimi, November 20. 1851.
Notice is hereby given that in compliance with
the provisions Of the act Of congress of June
in the States Of California. Oregon. Nevada aud
Washington Territory" as extended to all the
Public Land States by act of August 4. 1892,
Ralph E. Knight Of Daluth. County of St.
Louis. Stats of Minnesota. has this day
flied in this Office his sworn statement No. 59l6
for the purchase OF the swA Of neA and lots /,
and Sec. 10 and lots = and of Section 20,
in Township IS. Range west. and will
offer proof to show that the land sought
is more valuable fol; its timber or stone
than for agricultural purposes. and to
establish his claim to said land before the Reg
lister and Receiver of this Office at Duluth. MINI.
on tuesday. the 1l>h day OF March, 1902.
He names as witnesses:
John f: Segog, Roy J: Bell, Andrew Benson
and Charles Peterson. all of Dulutt. MIMI,
ANY and all persons claiming adversely the
above-described lands are requested to file their
claims in this Office on or before said 18th day of
March. 1902.
1921 VIM. E. CULKlN. Register.
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Timber Land, Act June 3, 1S78.-Notice for Pub
LEGATION limited States Land Office, Duluth,
Mimi Decemhar 1Ql1

MINI .. DeCem Der b. 1YOl.
. Notice is hereby given that in compliance with
the provision of the act of Congress of juno 4.
1878 entitled An act for the sale OF timber nis
in tn States OF California, Oregon. Nevada and
arlington Territory" as extended 10 all the
Public Land sta: es by act of August 4. 1862,
William q Denham OF Duluth, County of st:
Louis state of Minnesota has this day filed in
the purchase of the South East Quarter of
Section one, in Township 81 north Range west
and will offer proof to show that the land sought
to said land before tire Register and Receiver of
this Office at Duluth. Minnesota on Monday
the 10th day of March, 1902.
He names as witnesses:
John f. Segog, Roy J. Bell. James A. Tucker.
and Chas Peterson. all of Duluth, MINI.
Any and all persons claiming adversely the
abovo-described lands are requested to file their
claims in this Office or before said 10th day Of
March. 1902.
1921 WIN. E. CULK1N. Register. p
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Timber Land Act June 3. 1s7s.-s:otice for Pub
ca'ion.--United states Land Office. Duluth,
MINI. Jan. 10th. 1902
Notice IS hereby given that in compliance with
the provisions of the act Of Congress of June 3.
1873. EMIT edAn act for the sale of timber lands
in tie States Of California, Oregon. Nevada and
Washington Territory hs extended % all the
Public land States by act # August 4, 1892.
Andrew N. Benson of Duluth county of st.
Louis, State Of Minnesota has this day filed in
this office his sworn s.atement No. 1916 for the
purchase of the eH Of seA, of Section
No in Township No. "a north Range No. 8
west. and will offer proof to show that the land
sought Is more valuable for its timber or stone
than for agricultural purposes AID to establ sh
his claim to s"id land before the Register and
Receiver Of this office at Duluth, Mimi, on
Friday. the 18th day Of April, 1902.
He names as witnesses:
Ever O Wholin, John F. segog. Roy Bell
and Carl Wilson all of Duluth, Mimi
Any and ali persons claiming adversely the
above desert ed l,nds are requested to file their
ella ms In this office on or before said 18th day Of
April, 1902.
21 VIM. E. CULKIN. Register.
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J. II. Sharp, Atty.

WANTED-SEvERAL PERSONS or CHAR
acter and good reputation in each state Zone in
old established wealthy business house Of solid
financial standing. Salary $500 weekly with
expenses additional. all pas able in cash each
Wednesday direct from head offices. Horse and
carriages furnished when necessary. References
Enclose self addressed stamped envel 5pe. Man
ager Sl8 Oaxton Building, Chicago, B lss& rs s.s
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Notice for Publication.

Department of the Interior Land Office at Du-
5%lJuth, Minnesota, Dec. 10. 1901. t: -
8Ss Notice Is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make final proof in support Of his claim, and
that snid proof will be made before Clark Il.
fCarhart Clerk Of District Court, at Grand
Marais, him, on Jan: 9th, 1909 viz: 81
4 Filing Olson who made Homestead Entry No,
0O62 for the lots 8 and and 81 Of nwk Of Sec. 3
in Twp I'll N, h e .ssof 4th r. M S sz
He names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon and cultivation OF
said land, viz: 8 z
5 Hans GulbIansen, Gust Olson, Charles Hag-
lnnd and Andrew Larson all Of Grand Marais.
Mimi. -
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Timber Land. Act June 3, 1s7s.--Notice for Pub
!ication::--United States Land Office Duluth.
Mimi, Dec. 4, 1901.
j., Notice is hereby given that in compliance with
the provisions of the act of Congress of June 3,
1873 entitled An act for the sale of timber lands
in in the STATES Of California Oregon Nevada and
Public Land States BY act of August 4, 1892.
Oscar Chrlstianson. Of Duluth. County OF St.
Louis. State of Minnesota, has this day filed in
this office his sworn statement No. seq, for the
neA Of uwk Of Section 49, in Township 63 north
Range 3 vest and viii offer proof to
for its timber or stone than for agricultural
purposes and to establish his claim to said land
before the Register and Receiver of this Office
at Duluth, Minnesota, on Friday, the 18th
day of March, 1902. -.
r. r. Graetz. A. F. Graetz. F. W. 'Rayburn.
John Mailman and Fred A. Gross, all Of Duluth.
MINI. =. - 'E.4 -, ~.
I Any and all persons claiming adversely the
above-described lands are requested to file their
claims in this Office on or before said 18th day Of
March 1902. " ~ - ~ =
- .s.1.c &E.4, WnECULKIN, Register.
B. N. johnson & Son ATTY. 1921
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