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The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1902-08-22
OpIy n GirI,u Purse.

Poems and stories used to be written
about the infinite variety Of articles to
be found in n boys pocket. Girls do
not have pockets-so much the worse
for them-but the things they stow
away in their pocketbooks would put a
boy to the blush.
A girl cmptied her purse the other
day. II have to clean it out" she eX-
planned, every once in awhile, just as
l do my bureau drawers" These are
some OF the things that were in 1t: Two
one dollar bills, n fifty cent piece, two
quarters, i've cent piece dead and
ten pennies, n lucky" italian coin, q
japanese pocket piece two receipts,
three bills. n parlOr car check, four
street railway transfers, i've mutilated
stamps, a pencil stub, matinee coupon,
three keys, newspaper clippings md u
cleaners check for gloves. That was
not at all nm unusual case. Almost any
girl can match it.-Plttsburg Dispatch.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1902-08-22
wn,m. al rnmonn sinrern.

Nine scalchi was in n very sad way
II she met any one who squinted, and
she would go through whole host Of
evoIutlons to rid herself of the evil
spell.
Marlo's folble was smoking. As
smoking was forbidden ut the thenter,
he would never sign contract until
the clause which made him an exccp'
ton. to the rule was inserted. lie
would have Ills valet waiting in the
wings with a match and cigar and
would rush of the stage, take a few
whilTs and then return to a tender love
scene. The cigars that he smoked cost
him half n crown, and he never more
than partially finished one. Even the
street boys in London knew him, and
when they followed his carriage,
cheering, he would have n handful Of
coins ready to toss to them.-Ex'
change.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1902-08-22
The sunday Horse.

A correspondent writing from Ger
many says one sees there many
wagons designed for two horses, but
drawn by but one. 1t gives the vehicle
the appearance of being cut on tho
bias. II inquired once why they did
not hive two horses, or else use shafts
and was charmed to learn that ms keep
ing two horses was naturally more ex
penslye people generally drove but
one during the week and rented an
other horse on Sunday, when the en-
tire family could drive out in style. Il
was a touching thought to keep thu
Sunday horses place for him all week
but reminded one sadly OF the vacant
chnIrn
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1902-08-22
Ont on a FouI.

"You have asked me to be your
WIFE" remarked the wealthy maiden
lady" Before answer you please
tell me one thing. Are you in favor Of
woman suffrage"
81 am" he answered, thinking thus
to win her.
"Then cannot be yours" she said
"NIy husband must regard me not as
his equal. but as tender child whom
he has taken to love and TO cherish. -
Chicago Rccord-Herald.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1902-08-22
Religious Love Feast.

Rev. D. L. Ash held quarterly meet
ing at Lumberport Sunday and being
the last quarterly meeting for this
conference year, it was largely at
tended. The regular quarterly con
ference was held Saturday evening"
and the love feast took place Sunday
morning after which Rev. Ash preach
ed powerful sermon and administer
ed the sacrament of the Lords Sup
per.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1902-08-22
Car Line in shinnsfon.

The Fairmont and Clarksburg Street
Railway Company is having its tracks
laid in Shinnston on the streets that
are being paved. This is to preserve
It's franchise and to prevent inconven-
fence to the town from the tearing up
Of the pavement, which would be
necessary, If the laying of the tracks
we're postponed toa future date.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1902-08-22
PUBLIC SALE.

Two miles southwest of Jarvlsyille,
| will sell at my residence, on August
18th, 1902, commencing at O'Clock a,
NJ, the following property, viz:
Two match horses, good drivers and
saddIers; / five year old general pur.
nose horse; 4 mich cows; head year.
iIngs; brood SOW and 8 shoats; hea6
OF sheep; l three.seated carriage; !
buggy; road wagon; harness with
carriage and wagonl anG farming i'm
PIGMENTS; Grown organ and house
hold and kitchen furniture.
All sums of s5 and over ~ months
credit.
4o3t ]. E. BARNETT.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1902-08-22
Long Passionate.

Rev. w. j. Newton left Saturday
morning for Willow Tree Baptist
church near Worthington, to hold ser
vices Sunday He finished the twen-
ty-arst year Of his passionate there
Sunday andhis congregation knows no
other preacher. This is high COM
plIment. Rev. Newton is the father
Of County Superintendent NJ B. New
lon.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1902-08-22
4 SOLEMN QUESTIONS
one of che Franks Artemus WARE
Played Upon HaA Brother

one of the Franks Artemus ward
Played UPon Has Brother
In the days when Cyrus Browne and
his brother. Charles Farrar Browne.
better known as "Artemus Ward, .
lived in waterford, ''the little Maine
village that nestled among the hills
and never did anything else but
nestle" Charles delighted to play prac,
teal Jokes on Cyrus. Charles came
home one freezing night. says the mar
rator OF the following prank In the
Boston Herald, at an hour that would
DO thought early In a metropolis but
was not SO considered in Waterford.
The family were sleeping soundly In
the warm comfort OF their beds when
the future Snowman halted under the
window OF Cyrus, and raised an alarm.
"Cy! oh. Cyl Come out here. Cy.
After time Cyrus appeared at the
window. What do You wnntY he
demanded through the crack he had
opened.
~ want you to come down. with
great earnestness. II want to ask you
a question. Cy."
"0h, 20 'waym said Cyrus, his teeth
gathering In the awful cold. ITS
only one Of your jokes"
Really. Cy. it's very important
question: persisted Charles with in
creased earnestness. Its a solemn
thing, and want you to come down.
CYL want you bad"
Finally, after grumbling and expos
tulating. Cyrus slipped on some clothes
and came reluctantly downstairs and
out into the arctic cold. Nov what
in the world is 1t that you wantr' he
asked.
Charles came up close. laid his hands
on his brothers shivering shoulders,
and In that voice of plaintive solennlty
which in after years moved so many
people to mirth said:
q want to ask you, Cy, IL you think
slavery Is wrongY
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1902-08-22
Secured Dining Room.

The ladies of the United Brethren
church ut Adamston have secured the
dining hall at the Fair this year.
They are making preparations TO serve
the public attentively and in the very
best style, so that none need go
hungry.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1902-08-22
CoIored Camp Meeting.

Sunday was big day at the Fair
grounds by the colored people who
have been holding a weeks camp
meeting there A sacred concert was
conducted by r. w. Jenkins Rev. j..
w. Robinson preached in the morning
and Prof. Henry Jones, Of the Colored
Institute, in The afternoon, and Mrs.
Hattie Solomon in the evening.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1902-08-22
Small Fire.

An alarm Of fire at the residence of
the Rev. J. M. Bean of the Trinity NJ.
E. church call out the fire department
Saturday night, but the fire had been
extinguished before the department.
arrived. The fire was caused by a
lambrequin on the mantle piece catch
ing fire and which destroyed quite a
LOT Of hrIc.a.brac before it was put out.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1902-08-22
AsmaII Blaze.

A small blaze occurred at the resi-
dence of DR.. S. NJ. Hartman on
Thompson street at $3.50 o'clock Sat
urday morning and was caused by gas.
The blaze vas put out before the fire
department making a record run
could get to the scene. The damage
was slight.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1902-08-22
Bar Tenders win Meet,

A call has been issued by the presi
dent and secretary of the local Bar
Tenders League for special meeting
Of the League att o'clock next Sun
day afternoon. All members are urg-
ed to be present Action will be taken
for participation of the League in the
celebration Of Labor Day.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1902-08-22
A Small Wreck.

A small freight wreck occurred
Saturday morning at Farnum at an
early hour. Two loaded coal hoppers
Jumped the track and we're oVerturn-
ed. The morning passenger train
from Fairmontwas delayed anhOur by
the wreck. The damage was slight.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1902-08-22
psath !. OverHsIa.

News reaches here of the death Of
Luther Hickman, of overaeld, Tues
day, Of last week from dysentery. He
was about S5 years ofage, One child
survives him. He was a highly respect
ed citizen.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1902-08-22
Death of a Baby.

William TYree BARTLETT, son Of C.M.
BARTLETT, died at his parents home on
West Pike street at o'clock Sunday
night from cholera infantum. Inter
ment was made In the Coburn'S creek
cemetery at 3 o'clock Monday after
noon. Rev. W. F. Tyree conducted
the funeral services. The child was
7 months old.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1902-08-22

j. w. Worley, dentist, will be II
Salem the first Of each month ano
will remain 20 days. Once opposite
depot. FV
Everybody should patroni3s HON
industries a. much as possible. Tn
Consumers Ice 90, hes just got starte
and asks your patronage. You ahoIu
rive them Your orders as money spas
Win them viii remain In ClRrkSbu
and help to build q p our city; ct
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1902-08-22
sent Both Kindn,

Little Do--Mamma, Mrs. Schmidt
has two little new babies, an one is a
boy an one is girl.
''rhey are twins"
Little Dot after rehection)-AIrs,
Schmidt doesn't talk very good Eng
lIsh, an l suppose the angels couldn't
understand which kind she wanted.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1902-08-22

pr Geo. NJ. Holt, dentist. will be in
his ClarkSburg, Dental Ollie, at his
residence 763 w. Pike street M the 20
day az August aud remain 70 days.
Crowns and Bridges for much less
money than you have been paying for
il and guaranteed. pay no high
price office rent, M-td'
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1902-08-22

On Aug. we will open our new
school Of Business and Shorthand in
the Lowndes building or Third street,
Clarksburg, w. va. There win be
no charge for tuition the first two
weeks. For full information address,
The Elliott Commercial. School,
Clarksburg, w. Va. 37-tf
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1902-08-22

"Great invention worner got out,
chr"
Haven't heard Of It What is it?'
"a rough shod cake of soap; war
ranted not to slide when you step on
it-"-New York Press.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1902-08-22

House moving OF ali Kinds satlsfao
torIlyd done on short notice: Address
or caIl on Il. ". Lee, 1852 East Main
street, Clarksburg, w Va. 17-tf,
When you paint your house use TIE
best paint made-"The Water PTooi, =
sold BY Cost 3 Holden. s2tt
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1902-08-22

When a man sits in the shade and
watches those at work in the sun, no
prefers being called "cFitIc" to loaf.
er."-Atchison Globe.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1902-08-22

DIR. A. b. Hail has re-opened hi
dental oflce at log Third street, op
posite post ONCE. 22-tf.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1902-08-22

The Cape Verde Islands sell rs sperm
whale oil and goat and kid skins.
The Forrest City times., 1902-12-26
A GENEROUS OFFER.

The railroads with lines penetrating TIE
Southwest are just entering upon the most
Important work ever attempted, looking to
TIE uphri!ding and development of the
Great Southwest.
The Colouist movement. and this is the
work referred to, is hardly begun. yet in
TIA short period in which it has been in
erect thousands have taken advantage Of
the low rates and are now scattered
throughout The Southwest looking for
homes ard locations These are but the
advance guard. Hundreds of Thousands
Will follow.
The question arises, what has our
town or community done to attract Per
ton OF this great influx OF immigration?
Every "neScn conner" among you brings a
certain account Of wealth, creates err
TAN amount uf new business, adds to the
taxable property, and increases the value
OF every foo. of land in The community.
What are your peop.e doing towards &C.
eating share OF these homeseekers?
Here is q suggestion
Let every citizen serd us the names and
addresses Of three friends back in the Old
states We will mail them illustrated
pamphlets, descriptive of the country
along the Cotton Belt Route. We will
write them. telling them of the low rates,
yates OF safe, and furnish any information
possible to induce them TO come and see.
Are you with US in this work? Send US
three names.
Yours truly, L. W. LABEAUME,
G. p. & L. A,
st. Louis, Mo.
The Forrest City times., 1902-12-26

Tom Dobherson, celorsd, met his
death Thursday mprning ut timbt !
camp on l5-Nhle Bayou. lie went in Q
tent 10 wake up another darkey, vi O
reached behind the bed and gpl VA. t
he supposed WAS his uuloaded our,
but unforlulatey secured lo.Gea
gun. Dobberson took hold of the mrz
z and tried to get it away, when II
was discharged, the load Of shot enter
ing his stomach, billing him Instantly.
Both negroes were good friends ard
were 0nlJ scuilling for possession of
what WAS thought to be an unloade
gun Dobberson's remains were ship
ped TO his home near paducah, Ken
lucky, by Undertaken Stevens, last
Saturday.
The Forrest City times., 1902-12-26
RUBBER MACHINERY.

In this issue the agency for the genuine
"Snag- Proof" footwear show in their
advertisement cut Of the washer or
Cracker" which is the first process
through which the rubber is put after its
receipt at the factory.
The "Cracker" is a most massive piece
of machinery and is necessarily very
strong, SO that the large pieces of rubber
are taken between the corrugated rollers
and are flattened out into a sheet, and at
the same time q stream of water is allowed
to run over the rubber to wash out any
accumulated dirt, and after it has been
put into sheets it is taken to drying
room and allowed to dry for several
months before being used, for if the least
moisture is left in the rubber it would
cause a blister to form at that point when
the article was being vulcanized.
And at this point it might be we'll to
explain that by " Nulcanizing is meant
the "Curing" OF the article, and in the
case of the "Snag- boots and shoes,
they are put in the vulcanizer and al
lowed to remain over night, and they
require constant attention TO insure per-
feet results.
In the cut is shown "Bottle OF rub
Der at the top Of the rolls, with the water
passing over and through it, and the sheet
OF rubber is shown at the bottom, and as
it comes from the Cracker" it is cut
into lengths ready to be taken to the
drying room.
At this stage the rubber is compare
lively light III color, but in drying and in
being ground and calendered it gradually
becomes darker, and Of course in the foot.
wear it is colored black artifcially.
LOOK FOR THE BROWNIES IN ALL
GENUINE "SNAGs.
The Forrest City times., 1902-12-26

What blessing to the widow and
orphan is life insurance. Last April
Hugh llolloman of Palestine. took out
thousand dollar policy with the O d
Reliable Massachusetts Mutual Life
Insurance Company On November
18th last he died, and on D,cem bpi
18th, Mr.. Leo Pollock, who represents
the company in this territory. received
IA check payable To Mrs IIolloman for
Sl00i 10, being the face of the policy
and 81 10 accommodations from Apr !
to November. Only one premium of
SO Il had been paid on THIS policy.
Can you invest few dollars To a bet
ter purpose? See Mr.. Pollock and let
him demonstrate the advantages Of "A
policy in the Massat husetts Mutual
The Forrest City times., 1902-12-26
A Million Voices

Could hardly express the thanks OF
Homer Hall OF West Point. la. Listen
why: A severe cold had settled on his
lungs, causing a most obstinate cough
Several physicians said he mad consump
ton, but could not help him. When ali
thought he was doomed he began to USE
DR.. Kings New Discovery for Consump
ton and Nrtes-''it completely cured me
and saved my life. now weigh 227 lbs
It's positively guaranteed for Coughs,
Cod, and Lung troubles. Price SOC and
81 90. Trial bottles free Of Dr. J II.
Dunavant.
The Forrest City times., 1902-12-26

a case of much interest will be
heard in Squire Sanders court Mon
day. 1t is styled the State vs.. Sam
Swan, road oyerseer. It is brought at
the 2 nstigation of T. O. Fitzpatrick,
who cites tie road overseer TO show
Why the roads are not kept in condi.
ton. Legal talent Will be employed
on both sides, and the case will excite
much attention.
The Forrest City times., 1902-12-26
A Cold Wave.

The forecast OF sudden changes in the
weather serves notice that hoarsa voice
and heavy cough may invade the saneti.
ty OF health in your own home. Cautious
people have bottle of One Minute Cough
Cure always at hand. E III. Wise, Madi-
son, Ga, writes: Il am Indebted to One
Minute Cough Cure for my present good
health, and probably my life." 1t cures
coughs, colds, lagrippe bronchitis, pneu-
monla and all throat and lung troub es
J. L. Sanders.
The Forrest City times., 1902-12-26
Notice OF Special Bill.

NOTICE IS hereby given that the under
signed eI:Znus OF Good win. in GOODWIN town
snip. -. Francis county, AfkHnsHs. Viii make
applicatiun to the General assembly Of the
STATE ct Arkansas 1T It's next regular meet
ing. for an act TO compel the Rock Island : :
TEN. the Choclaw. Oklahoma = Gulf Railway
Company 10 build ana continuously Gaiu.
tain depot at Goodwin. on their failrsad
HIS At. JOHN I. DYA H. und others.
The Forrest City times., 1902-12-26
STRAYED.

from Nidener, December 5th, 1909. one
s'"s "oiSr' 0'iud in one eye. about IL
vars GA. ioretop sheared out, saddle
,,aih tu ana tender back. VIII pay Five
i Doiia's reward for return of same IN
winners " Houston, at Widener. ARK.
JONI BfNkINs.
The Forrest City times., 1902-12-26

This being Christmas our readers
will kindly overlook our forthcoming
this week. We have been SO rushed
that we have been compelled to slight
the news features of The Times. Al
ter the lrst of The year, The Times
will be better than ever.
The Forrest City times., 1902-12-26
Mule Taken Up.

On or about November 5th. the under
signed TOOK up stray dark brown mare
mule, no marks or brands, about Is hand,
hIgh, LOOKS to be about two years Old
owner may have same 10y calling at my
pace about two miles south of Forrest
City and proving property and paying
charges. l.. o MCDANIEL
Forrest City, Ark, Dec II, 1902.
The Forrest City times., 1902-12-26
Th @ .Rrida of EarOeS

Many soldiers in the last war wrote to
say that for scratches. bruises, cuts, eorhs,
wounds, sore feet and stiff joints, Buck
lens Arniea Saye is the best in the word
Same for burns. seslds, bois, ulcers,
skin eruptious and piles. 1t enres or no
pay. Only 25c at Or. j. Ii. Dunavant's
drug store.
The Forrest City times., 1902-12-26
A STEADY INCOME

llH acre nursery REQUIRES local ami - ,l
sIeh,s eEeiYw here To dispose of lis prrdurfs
Also seed line. VIII arrange Tor Whole g,
t ~ ~ tme. outht free. We guarantee
rounc; Write today for special terms 'N''
:, a. BhON y BROS. CO, ROCHESTER, y Y
The Forrest City times., 1902-12-26
NOTICE.
County OF 81. Francis.

County, OF =. Francis.
STATE o: Arkansas.
To all whom IN may concern. know re.
that At the next General Assembly ct tie
State OF Arkansas, hil! VIII he presented 10
be enacted into law making four wire fence
lawful fence IN that Dart of =. Francis
county lying west OF ~. Francis ktyer-or 20
extend the same four wire fence Law that IS
In force and 9Ives such general satisfaction
east OF st. Francis RIVER, over the entire
county.
JAMES MCCUTcHES. and others.
The Forrest City times., 1902-12-26

Mr. j. b. Bowles If Little Rock.
manager OF The Consumers Cotton Oil
Company. WAS in town Friday looking
after the company's business.
The Forrest City times., 1902-12-26
You Know What You Are Taking

When you take Groves Tasteless Chill
Tonic because the formula IS plainly
printed en- every bottle showing that it is
simply Iron and Qunine in a taste!ess
form. No cure, no pay. soc.
The Forrest City times., 1902-12-26
F Tolls of Deadly Attach

My wife was So i'll that good physic-
"a, ans were unable to help her, writes NJ
NJ Austin of Winchester. Ind, "but was
completely cured by DR.. Kings NV Life
fills." They work wonders In stomach
aha hVer troubles. Cure constipation.
SICK headache. 25c at DR.. J. IL. Dana.
wants drug store.
The Forrest City times., 1902-12-26
Fayorlte Family Rene y.

frequently accidents occur in the house
hold. which eaGse burns, cuts, sprains
and bruises; for use in such cases, Bal
iard's Snow l.inmert has for many years
been The constant favor.te f1mily remedy
25c, soc aud 81 90 at J. I. Sanders.
The Forrest City times., 1902-12-26

The Brady Jewelry Company have
Just received and put in place two { f
the prettleSt show cases ever seen i'm
Forrest City. They are very hand
some indeed.
The Forrest City times., 1902-12-26

Last week some enc entered ) Z.
McDanel'5 plumbing shop aud pnr-
iointd Marlin lump qua belonging
to Jim Mprty, aud a overcoat belong
ing TO 5 =. Mcdaniel.
The Forrest City times., 1902-12-26

- MISS Lucy Sanders arrived from
Ouachlta College, Arkadelphia. Ia
spend The .yuletide with parents and
Other relatives and friends
The Forrest City times., 1902-12-26

DO YOU notice the distinct and
pleasant flavor possessed by tie Old
Nollmern whiskey? 1t Is the result ot
purity; I. G. Folbre & Co, Forrest
The Forrest City times., 1902-12-26

p
wants. BE equal to the occasion,
Last Sunday evening several little
boys, among whom were John and
Fletcher Guriev and Fader Nelson,
the two former II and II wears of age
aud the latter about II, were playing
IN an open lot. Fletcher had fallen
from tree and the Toys made fun of
him, Whereupon he commenced to
abuse Nelson, which finally ended in a
fight. While the fight was in progress
John Gurley came to his brothers aid
with d brick, and was about to strike
little Nelson, when the veungster
pall"d a knife and Ylnnged it into tbs
hfck OF John, narrowly escaping n
vital spot. The lieht ended ard the
boy Was carried home and medic aid
vas sent for. Bystauders say that
Nelson WAS jnstifahle. AS both the
boys provoked bin beyond endurance.
The Forrest City times., 1902-12-26
Stops the Cough and Works off Ccle

cold in one day. No cure. 10 pay. Price
81 cents.
The Forrest City times., 1902-12-26

"A quiet wedding took place at The
Hotel st. Francis Sunday afternoon
whereby two hearts were made hapny.
Inc contracting parties were Mrs.
Susie Iackett of this county and Mr.
Chlga buchanan of Nashville, Tcnne 6
see, Rev. }. X. Pedrick, OF the Christ
Ian church. officiating. The Times
wishes them the happiness they dc.
serve
The Forrest City times., 1902-12-26

No one with a soul can withstand
such gorgeous, brilliant, crystalline eff
fects AS is shown in cut glass at Duna-
wants. BE equal to the occasion,
The Forrest City times., 1902-12-26
He F ound a Cure.

X. IL. Foster, SIS s. I'd Street, Sal
Lake CITY, writes: Il have been bother.
ed with dyspepsia or indigestion for 81
years have tried many doctors without
rellef, but | have found cure in Hprbfne
recommend it to all my friends. who are
aihicted that way, and it is curing them
too. soc at J. Il. Sanders.