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The Sumpter miner. [volume] (Sumpter, Or.) 1899-1905, 1902-10-15
THE SUMPTER MINER

! two aspects must he considered, for
while IL cannot be denied that the thirst
for gold and its influence when acquired
have been productive of much evil; on
the other hand it has played an important
part in the advancement of the world
aud the betterment of mankind. His.
tory shows that the desire to possess
gold has led IT, many important recorded
events, from the day that the Argonauts
sailed from Greece to the present time
the foundation of the grand science Oi
chemistry was laid by the alchemists,
whose only thought was to make gold
In search Of gold, man has explored the
most distant parts Of the earth; to
gather il when discovered, he has plant
e,l colonies and laid the foundation Of
new nations. With the enormous capi.
tai NJ acquired he has esta blished exten.
sivc manufactures, which in turn have
necessitated u proportiunate commerce
and the earth's population has been
able for u time to live better than ever
before.
The discovery and large production Of
gold in California, Australia and New
Zealand stimulated commerce and man.
ufactures more perhaps than any other
event in modern history; and the sue.
ccssive discovery Of the precious metal
In British Columbia, South Africa, Alas.
kn and clsew where, has served To main.
tain conditions by the effect of which
railroads have been built across the
American continent, and many villages
have become great cities, during one
generation.
\ transfer of population to new locali.
ties invariably follows gold excitement.
When old countries become over pop,.
lons, discomfort is cnvcndere,l, which
leads to dissens!On and war IN that con.
dition tn. people becon,, unhealthy and
disease and famine result, by which
surplus IL naturally diminished; other
wise io,al sufficient ior their support
canno, In. obtained; emigration is nat.
urally slow, hut stimulated by a gold
excitement, colonists follow the gold
seekers and the pressure is removed.
The area oi fertile lands on the earth's
surface is ample for the supl"rt Of more
than all the human beings who have
lived ut one time; hut there must l9
some strong incentive Ia overcome the
Incidence oi Nh over crowded coininr.
nifty and love oi hom,. inherent in man.
In time, colonists become independent
nations, which not only create new mar.
kets, but by sending their raw products
assis, the mother country. The laws oi
nature, which IN general act slowly,
may s in some degree accelerated by
the use ri the precious metals in the
hands oi man.
II is u singular iart that Nature does
at lcas, part "i her work by intcrmi,trn,
impulse, which may n seen rxemplitici
IN carthQ Q,,akcs, the tlow oi oil and "a,
The Sumpter miner. [volume] (Sumpter, Or.) 1899-1905, 1902-10-15
Timber aod Homestead Filing.

Timber and homestead filings, as well
as final proofs, can he made before
Charles II. Chance, United States com.
missioner, Office in First Bank Of Sump-
ter building, Sumpter, thus saving up
plicants expense Of q trip to La Grande.
The Sumpter miner. [volume] (Sumpter, Or.) 1899-1905, 1902-10-15
THAT UNIVERSAL
THIRST FOR GOLD
Has Influenced History in All
Ages Of the World.

tus.An nnals XVI:
During the reign Of Nero, u CartlIagin.
ian named Ccsellius Bassus came tU
Rome and caused II great excitement by
stating that on his own estate IN Carthage
he had found II deep cavern containing a
great quantity of gold in crude ingots,
such M were in usc in the early aycs of
the world. lie said also that Queer,
Dido, when she fled from Tyre and
founded Carthage, brought this gold and
deposited II in the cave, that ~ much
wealth might not prove the bane of the
new colony. This treasure, he said, was
reserved to add 10 the spendor oi Ncro's
reign.
Moro aud the Roman citizens believed
this story, and levan to make lavish ex.
pcnditurcs, public and private, on the
strength nf il. After II time the emperor
sent his agents to transport the treasure
Ia Rome; light gnllcys were fitted out,
oiiiccrcd and manned by those selected
for their fitness. IN the mean time
Rome was distracted by hope and fear,
with doubt and expectation no other
subject was talked of. The common Is.o.
plc believed everything, while men oi
reflection argued IN u different manner.
The expected treasure was the subject
"n which orators cxpatiated and poets
exhausted their invention; the popular
mind pictured the replacement oi agri-
culture by mining, and believed that the
g1is were working miracles to bless the
reign Of Nero.
Nero held the same opinion, fiction
passed for truth, and nothing was top
hyperbolical for the crslulity of the
prince. lie launched out into greater
profusion than ever. hlu,led by his
hopes, and sure oi II supply for years to
come. he exhausted his treasury and
began Ia antici pate his imaginary funds.
"rhc expectation ri enormous wealth
made him the bubble II u madman and
impoverished the public"
iscssus returned to Carthage and di-
rrctcd the men sent from Rome, and
many hired laborcrs were to ,liy IN many
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The Sumpter miner. [volume] (Sumpter, Or.) 1899-1905, 1902-10-15

No headaches from Giant powder.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1902-12-27

Badon's saloon, now occupied by j.
o. Lege (and this for several years
during the interval was used as a
store, and the other is the small law
Office opposite the north west corner
of the Court House square, belonging
TO Lastie Broussard and now occu-
pied by John Nugier, Jr. 1t has
been occupied as law Office for
thirty years. Isaac Wise's drug
store then stood on the west side OF
Main street. 1T was hauled over on
the west side of the bayou and en-
larged and is now occupied by C. w.
Kibbe. DR.. Raphael Segrera, who
was the druggist is alive, but lives as
he has for a number of years on
Cheniere au Tigre.
Good old Father Mehault, the
parish priest at that time is also
alive, but~resides in France. POST
master Joseph L. Labit is still holding
down his job with good firm grip,
but he has had eight years OF vaca-
tion during Growers reign. Theo-
phile Dutel, the old veteran, is here
but he long since laid aside the paint
pot and brush. The old time black
smiths, Louis Bize, Henri Leguenec,
Gastal, are all dead, and Henri
Libersat has moved to the country.
So it will be seen that the Abbe-
vile of today is new town. 1t may
be pleasing, Mr. Editor. to reflect that
among the wreck of matter and
crash OF worlds, the old MERIDIO-
NAL still lives
Tout q vous,
OLD TIaER.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1902-12-27
Georgia MinstreRs.

AS big and as good a vaudeville
bill as has been ever seen is presented
by Richard & Pringle's Famous
Georgia Minstrels that come to the
Opera House On Sunday, December
28th.
There is no "beadline'' act, each
and every one is strong enough to be
featured with any company or vaude-
vile theater in America.
Like s3lni3sr organizations, it has a
''first part" but the "Georgias"
give one that is different from all
others; it is full of boisteroas, lively
fun and music, with lots of ginger.
There are no "dummy ends," or
"chair warmers in the circle, every-
one is a worker, and If you. want to
hear the latest this is the place TO, go.
An entire new company is presented
this season and faces for the first
time in this territory will be seen.
William Malone has charge OF the
largest and best orchestra ever with
minstrel show. Professor VIM.
Blue has charge OF the big. street
parade.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1902-12-27
NAPOLEON.

P. S.-The above interesting letter
from friend Napoleon was intended
for publication in our last weeks is
sue and was received in ample time,
but unfortunately was crowded out
owing to lack Of space. We trust
that Napoleon and our correspon-
dents at Perry, Esther, Gueydan,
Erath, Kaplan and Indian Bayou
Will continue sending in their very
interesting letters, giving the happen
ings OF their respective localities.
They are highly appreciated, not on
ly to ourselves, but to hundreds of
our readers in this city,, parish, state
and nation.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1902-12-27
Henry Happenings.

Well, Mr.. Editor, 1T has been some
time since Napoleon has appeared in
your columns telling about the Henry
happenings.
We had change in the weather
last Monday morning, when your
correspondent got quite 'ducking''
in that change going to town, but at
this writing the weather is cool and
fine.
Joe Lee was in Henry on his way
to town.
Adolph Bartels is in Henry, look
ing after his girl,
The cane in this section is all
pretty we'll cut and hauled to the
mills.
Judge Trahan is hauling some cane
to the "Shoo Fly'' mill to make his
syrup.
Jules Thibodeaux passed through
Henry this day with two loads Of cot
ton going to the gin.
Willie Henry has just got back
from trip to Crowley. We think be
has girl over there. What success
be had we cannot tell, but he thinks
of gong to California.
A wedding predicted in Henry.
Look out, boys! some one is going to
get the girl.
Napoleon had the pleasure of read
ing one Of Miss Estherite's nice let
ters. We always love to persue
those lovely lines of Miss Estherite,
and Napoleon expects to lay aside
his mask in the future and show his
true colors. Napoleon has happiness
in pursuit, but would have more
happiness in possession, especially in
the possession of a sweet little girl
he knows. Napoleon loves RE
walls.
Link Root from Perry, was In
Henry last week.
Cesaire Myers was IN Henry re-
Gently.
James Choate from Cheniere au
Tigre, passed through Henry this
morning.
Christmas is drawing near, and
boys now is the time to look out and
marry some sweet girl and begin the
new year.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1902-12-27
a MflliNR Voices

Could hardly express the thanks of
Homer Hall, of West Point, La. Listen
why: severe cold had settled on his
lungs, causing Il most obstinate cough.
Several physicians said he had consump-
ton, but could not help HIM When all
Thought that he was doomed he began to
use DR. Kings New Discovery for Con-
sumption AID writes-It completely cured
me and saved my life. I now weigh 227
Coughs. Colds and Lung Troubles. Price
56 cents and 81. Trial bottles free at A j
Godards drug store
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1902-12-27
President R.oseyelt,s recent

President Roosevelt's recent mes
sage to Congress had one good fea-
ture-it was not long document.
He was remarkably weak in his treat
ment OF the trust problem. Recipro-
city with Cuba was strongly advo-
Gated. No removal of the tariff on
trust products was recommended,
and the tariff will stand unaltered..
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1902-12-27
Whats ina u Name ?

Everything is in the name when 1T
comes to, Witch Hazel Salve. E c De-
Witt Co. of Chicago, discovered some
years ago. how to make salve from
Witch Hazel that is specific for Piles.
ing Plies, eczema, cuts, burns. bruises,
and all skin diseases DeWitt's Salve has
no equal. This has given rise to numer-
Gus worthless counterfeits. Ask for De-
Witt's-the genuine. A j GODDARD.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1902-12-27
Reflections o f am Old Timer.
Abbeville, La, Dec. %, 1902.

AS the old year is rapidly drawing
to close, I am prone to indulge in
reveries of the past. It Is difficult to
realize the enormous progress Abbe-
vile and Vermilion parish have made
in the past thirty-five years. It is
simply marvellous. There has been
no boom, no noise or fuss, but a
steady, solid growth.
Change is written on the face Of
everything. 1t would be too painful
to retrace the past to the very be-
ginning Of Abbevil!e, or even a later
period since the close of the war, so
shall turn back a little more than
twenty-five years, and note the
changes that have occurred since
1875-'76.
At that time Abbeville was q
struggling little village of about 800
souls. It started on the bayou near
where Mrs. D. w. Whites residence
now lies, ran east six squares to East
street, then south three squares and
thence west to the bayou aud along
that stream 10 starting point. There
we're three streets in town on which
all the business was done aud most of
the population resided-Main, Port
and Concord. Of this old town of
some twenty-five years ago, there is
very little left. The Court House
and Jail are gone; the big, old
rambling baru-like structure used as
Catholic Church is gone; Sol Wise's
big old wooden store is gone; the old
wooden bayou bridge is gone; the old
livery stables on Concord street are
gone; 'sFreetown"-as old Ourblin's
niger shacks on State st. were called
lis gone, and most Of the people who
made up Abbeville Of that day are
also gone.
To be strictly accurate, I do not
believe that there is today mer-
chant, professional man or mechanic
in active business who was here at
that time. There were the mer-
chants, Solomon Wise, P.D. Dupuy,
Cesaire Derouen, A. D. Laborde,
Laaeur, Ourblin, Kane, ali dead ex-
cept Mr.. Wise, There were the
saloon keepers, A. w. Badon, David
Frank, Voorhies Trahan, Fidele
Lombard, all gone. There were the
lawyers, F. R. King, William Mou-
ton, R. P. O'Bryan, R. F. Hous-
ton. W. W. Edwards, all dead but
the latter. The doctors at that time
were, +. D. Young, w. D. White
and Pierre Abadie, all dead. Solo
mon Wise no longer bothers with
business cares, but enjoys the quiet
and ease of we'll spent life. Judge
Edwards has forsaken the law and
now finds amusement in watching the
movements of the stars and STUDYING
higher mathematics.
The large mercantile establishment
OF Eli Wise & Company stands on the
site Of the large Two story wooden
store founded by Solomon Wise, and
that firm is the link that binds the
past with the PRESENT.
In these days OF yore, Boniface>
Bigat was the village shoe maker.
His little shop stood on Peace street,
near where the First National Bank |
now stands, and he fashioned the
high heeled CATERS with the high in
step which were the delight of the
Creole beaux. Boniface is here, but
he long since abandoned the hammer
and last. for the hoe and the rake and !
raises fine vegetables. There are
only four business places standing to-
day in Abbeyille which are being
conducted as they were twenty-five
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1902-11-06
NOn-Resident Notice.

Grundy Mining Co. ct al, vs.. E L, Lee
ct al,
To John Gunter, G. W. Fennimore,
Andrew j. Cluck, L. l.. Lee, Joe B.
Payne, a, T. Payne, Charley Mount,
Sarah Mount, J. L. Sampley and NJ. L.
Sampley,
1t appearing from the allegations in
compliments BILL which is sworn TO,
that the above named parties are de-
PENDANTS to said bill, and that they are
non-residents of the state Of Tennessee,
SO that the ordinary process Of law can
not be served on them; II is, therefore,
ordered by the Clerk & Master that
publication be made for four consecu-
tive weeks in the SEQUACHEE VALLEY
News, notifying said defendants to APP
pear on or before the 4th Monday in
February, next and make defense to
said bill. or tho allegations thorein will
be taken for confessed as 20 them and
she cause set for bearing ~ payfe
This Nov. 3rd, 1909.
a. L. ROBERTSON,
Clerk & Master
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1902-11-06
FARRIER SWITCH.

Special to the News,
Elder C. S. Snow has been holding
open night meetings at the Switch
Mr. Rogers has just returned from a
trip to Bridgeport, looking over some
land.
Wanda Westmoreland called on Mrs.
Westmoreland.
II. Hancock was at Jasper Tuesday.
lone Hancock called on Mrs. Rogers
one day last week.
Mr., Hoge is now gathering corn as
winter is close.
II. Hancock has got his wheat all in
and is all smiles.
Morris Westmoreland went to Jasper
Wednesday with load of corn,
Mr.. Blessing passed here this week,
also Jim Condrey.
Mrs. Donson was here this week.
G. s Snow went to South Pittsburg
Friday.
Willie Rabons was at preaching FRI
day night, and was all smiles, wonder
why.
Mr. Jones was here on business Fri
day,
H. Hancock went over near Oak
Grove Saturday with buggy on bust
ness.
We are glad to state that Mrs Han.
cock is improving some.
Mrs. Walker was here Sunday night,
Salad is plentiful here, but hogs jaw
is scarce. Bluebell.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1902-11-06
PRYOR COVE.
Special to The News.

Special to the News.
w. d, Haynes attended church at
Farrier Switch Tuesday night
John Tate, 4. L. Haynes, Ben Boyd
and A. NJ, Kilgore were out hunting
last week.
j. j. Brown, E, G. Haynes. NJ. Brown,
have been cutting wood for Mrs. Pryor
the past week
Ye writer went to Sequachee last
week.
Miss Matte Shadrick went to Jasper
last week,
Mr.. D. Rogers and C. w. L. Fagg
we're in the cove on business last week
Hugh Lewis is hauling logs out Of
the cove.
Lev Alley was in The cove on busi'
ness last week
Wonder IL Grifith's Creek has heard
of Pryor Cove since he was out there.
They must have something to eat up
about the lanyard as saw Mr., Craig
Rollins going to the mill with two sacks
of corn in his buggy.
Hugh and Will ONeal were in the
cove last week on their way to the
mountain to the closing of the school.
Mrs. r. Warren died at her home in
Jasper last Friday night and was laid
rest at Pleasant Grove, She leaves
several children and great many
friends to mourn her death.
Ye writer was at Pleasant Grove Sun
day to attend the funeral of Mrs. War
rem.
G. B, Furguson took a trip out of the
cove Sunday,
w. E, Haynes called at Mr., W. E,
Fagg and found him better
Mrs. E. Shadrich and daughter were
in the cove Saturday and Sunday to see
Mrs. c. Shadrick, who has been under
! the weather for some time.
Mrs. j, NJ. Haynes called of Mrs. j.
M. Haynes Sunday to see Mitchell
Lewis who came home from Chattanoo-
ga sick last week.
Matte and Lettie Shadrick called at
Mrs. j. Lewis Sunday.
w. ID. Haynes attended the baptizing
al the river two miles from Jasper
Old summer
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1902-11-06
HlXON STATION.

Special to the News.
Leon Rogers and sister, Gertie, at
tended the singing convention at Now
bray Saturday and report pleasant
time.
We are very sorry that our chorister,
j. II. Hixson, could not attend the con-
vention.
Prof. Walker and wife admire BIZ
weekly the beautiful surroundings of
Chattanooga.
A certain young fellow saw his girl
with another fellow, and immediate
ly went to Chattanooga and had that
beautiful long hair cut
Bannie Potts visits the school very
often now. What's the attraction?
Mrs. Napoleon Hixon visited her pa
rents, Mr., and Mrs, P, A, Rogers, Sun
day.
Wonder if that Prof. 0 Il Paramount,
protracted that singing at Col Jim
Busters. If so, we are great admirers
of singing and would be glad to attend,
A revival OF religion is supposed ~
begin on the second Sunday.
The new pastor, Rev. Ktllian, deltv-
cred an excellent sermon here Sunday
to a large crowd. We wish him sue
cessful future at this place,
Black-Eyed Beauty.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1902-11-06
BURNETT'S CHAPEL.

Special to the News.
John ID. Hardmore went to mill last
week,
R. L. Lasator called on J. II. Barker
Sunday,
Geo. Thorp made his regular trip
here Sunday.
Miss Della Rheal was all smiles Sun
day. Guess T was there
Ask A. B. Holland if he can play the
fiddle.
Sequachee River is just about dry up
here.
Josh Poe called on his best girl Sun
day.
}. j. Ridge went hunting yesterday
and was successful in killing time.
Several OF the citizens of this place
are preparing to go to Oklahoma. We
regret to see them leave.
Ask Bill Pickett if he knows how to
shock tops.
w, q, Brock was all smiles Sunday.
q. w. White visited Joe Rheal Sum
day Sunday.
Floyd Norris of Norris Hill, passed
through here Friday en- route to Shir-
leyton.
c, j, Connor passed through here
Wepnesday inspecting the goober crop,
T, NJ, Kell has returned from Europe
and brought a carload of monkeys.
q. w. Vandergritf has traded his
brogan shoes for fiddle.
Granny BearwiCk.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1902-11-06
VANNDALE, ARK.

Special to the News
There is very little sickness hero
There was preaching at the school
house Sunday and quite a crowd was
present.
Ask II. Garden if be found his collar.
II. D. and j. L. Burklin and ". S.
Harris went over on Longoe looking
about and saw some auo deer.
Joe Burk1in is homesick.
w. S. Harris is working in the timber
Cotton crop is extra line.
Mr.. Durham will leave for Florida
soon.
d. d. Burklin is staying with Mr..
Harris.
There is plenty Of dust out here.
Walter Rose and Miss Maggie Fem
trail were married Sunday Oct 10
Lima Burklin wants to marry bad,
Ed Parker leaves for Henrywlle Fri
day. Tddpole,
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1902-11-06
Best Linlment on Earth.

l. NJ McHany, Grocer, Greenville
Tex, writes, Nov 2, 1900: II had rheu-
matism last winter, was down in bed
six weeks; tried everything, hut got no
relief, till friend gave me part of a
bottle of Billiards. Snow Liniment /
used it, and got two more bottles 1t
cured me, and haven't felt any rheu-
matism since. can recommend Snow
Eminent to be the best liniment on
earth for rheumatism. For rheumat-
ic, soatic or neuralgia pains, rub in
Billiards. Snow Eminent, you will not
suffer long, but will be gratitied with a
speedy and effective cure. 25c, SOC and
81 at Sequachee Supply Store.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1902-11-06
GuRIlsYlLLE.
Special to the News.

Mr., Editor, we are we'll pleased with
our pastor, Ills name is James Byrd
lie is not hooking bird although he
sings we'll, but he is just an everyday
Christian. We wish him God speed.
Mrs, A, ]. Curtis was brought to our
house Saturday. We hope it will help
her The boy is doing we'll.
Mrs. X. d. Gurus was worry sick Thurs
day but is better at this writing
Mrs. Curtis is as nimble as cat in a
steel trap. Ye writer is as ugly as ever.
Richard Layne was at Jasper Sltur-
day,
Mrs. Wash Valley has been right sick
but is better at this writing
Miss Hattie O'Neals school was out
Friday and we all enjoyed the ceIe6ra-
tion and had lively time Miss Hattie
gave goo satisfaction and we heard the
directors say that she was welcome back
again next year. She is a good teach
or and Christian hearted lady
we were sorry we could coulu not 20
to the burial of Mrs Samuel Curtis,
We sympatbize with the bereaved nus
band. God save the child. We say 70
the husband to live for God and prepare
for eternity.
Mrs. p j. Eakin aud hor grand-daugh-
ter joined the church at Burrough's
Chapel last meeting.
On last Friday when our school closed
ye writer arose and asked for permission
to speak few words as he had Il pre-
sent for the Director of the school, and
said being as he happened to turn up at
the school house so often he would
make him present if he would tell tho
people what the present was. Ii was a
turnip. Cold Wave
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1902-11-06
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