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the conduct of the hotel all the
time and has made it well and fav-
orably known to the travelling pub
lie. Mr.. Rice is n member of the
board of aldermen of the city. He
is chairman of the finance COM
mittee and president of the board,
and is II conservative and safe
business man, in whose hands the
interests of the taxpayers of Flor
ence are well cared for.
Florence is one of the finest
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distinction of having III 2lOO feet
of five inch casing; Mr.. Patterson
worked on this well us also on 251
which he and John Irwin put
down 1900 feet. Two months ago
Mr.. Patterson and John Irwin
decided to 90 into the oil well con
tracing business on their own ac-
count, so he left the employ of the
United Oil Co. for which corpora
tion they had worked about four
teen years each During this time
they We're associated together
great deal in the field, and each
recognized in the other the quail
ties which 90 to make up true
men. Naturally they became
greatly attached to each other, and
as consequence. went into the
well contracting business togeth, r.
John s. Irwin is a native of
Canada East. He came to Mich
igan about 1868, going into the
pineries there; he became AN ex-
pert axeman and all round woods
man, winding up as IA head river
boss on log drives. IA most danger
GUS and strenuous occupation.
From Michigan Mr. Irwin went to
the Pennsylvania oil fields, in the
Titusville neighborhood, working
at drilling wells in that country
thirteen years, becoming one of
the most expert drillers i'll the
whole country. In 1883, Decem-
ber, Mr.. Irwin came from Warren
county, Penn. to help Swan Bros.
drill six artesian wells in Denver.
From this contract he went to Col
orado Springs where he drilled a
1900 foot artesian well with Swan
Bros. In 1884 Swan Bros. took "A
contract to drill 3 wells for the
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health resorts in the entire west
and there is no such equable, de-
lightful climate in the whole state
as right here. 1t is matter of
surprise that this is not more
widely known. There is no city
in Colorado with population of ten
thousand that has "A hotel whicl
compares with the Fremont in
comfort. conveniences and cuisine,
and the rates $3.50 and $500 a
day are as low as is consistent
with first class management and
servxe.
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JONES GROCERY CO.

The finest grocery i'll the county,
il not in the entire Arkansas Val
ley, is located in Florence, being
the Jones Grocery company. which
was established in 1875 and incor-
porated in Feb. 1889. In the sum
mer of the former year, Fred
Mitchell and w H. Mitchell,
brothers. came to Florence. and in
July took over the business Of
Hanger q Turner
In Feb 1899 the firm moved into
its present quarters which had been
completed for its use. Theh in
corporation was effected under the
same style The Jones Grocery
Coz with III. NJ Jones, president;
Thos. Williams, vice-prcsident;
Giles Hallock. secretary and treas
urer; Fred Mitchell, manager; and
w. H. Mitchell, assistant manager.
In addition to the officers, others
of the family and most of the en-
ployes are stockholders. 1t is the
object of this to have the company
a cooperative one at least as to
the employees, and "A plan is under
consideration whereby all Gus
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and the Morgan block. They
built the Baptist church, the 7. II.
Robinson residence, the Ramsay
residence. the new residence for
Mr.. 10y, and many other homes
in the city.
In Pennsylvania Homer Ride
paid great deal of attention TO
the erection Of glassworks, several
of the best known furnaces in that
country being constructed by him.
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Ride Bros. have done contract
work in this section during the
last ten years, TO the amount OF
more than S450,000. This is "a
large amount of money, and the
strong point of it all is that their
first customers are their customers
now whenever there is anything
doing in the Rides line. That is.
if any of the mills have any repair
work or additions, they send for
the Rides and have that firm do
the work. This. of course. is the
strongest sort of endorsement, for
it is the practical way of express
ing the utmost satisfaction both
with their work and the price.
Personally Homer and Alva
Ridle are the most companionable
of men. They are upright in their
dealings, expert workmen and con
scientious contractors.
The work of Ride Bros is Sc
well and thoroughly done, that
they are competent TO undertake
the construction of the largest
buildings in the largest cities.
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Arkansas Valley Oil & Land COM
pany in this field and Mr.. Irwin
came to Florence on that work.
At that time the company had one
well. and No. 2 was drilled in
drv hole. No. 3 was drilled in Il
little producer, and then the Clrve-
land owners lost interest i'll the
company, or fell out among them
selves. and the Swans threw up
the contract. With them Mr..
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RIDLE BROTHERS.

Ridle Bros, of this city, are the
leading contractors in this section
when it comes to brick, stone, con
crete work, or in setting steam
boilers. These four branches of
contracting are specialties with
this firm, for which they have ae-
quired reputation known to all
mill operators in this district. The
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the deepest well in this western
oil country, being 3650 feet deep.
Mr.. Irwin is held in the highest
respect rs IA man and citizen.
He is "A property holder in Florence.
his brick residence on East Front
street being one of the best homes
in the city If any man in the
entire west is AN "oil expert" Jno.
:. Irwin is entitled TO that dis
tinction. If there is one man in
the entire west who refuses to pose
as an "oil expert" he is that man.
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The dining room on the first floor
seats about one hundred guests, is
airy and looks out on East Front
street on the south, and on the
large lawn attached to the Fremont
on the west.
There are always three points
which the travelling public take in
to consideration in the choice Of
hotels. One of these is the dining
room service, another is the beds
and the third is the personality of
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-05-23

Grocery company commends itself
to the people OF Florence for the
finest brands of all kinds of fancy
groceries, pickles, preserved fruits
and delacatessen goods without the
necessity for sending to Denver
for them Fresh goods, full
weight, and low prices" is the
watchword.
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Work of the Pension Office.

The report of certificates issued for the
week ended June q shows:
Army Invalid: Original, .; increase, 90
reissue. 30; restoration, 3; renewal. %; sup
Elemental 8; duplicate, 81 accrued, ll9.
Total. $50.
Army nurses: Duplicate, 1.
Army widows, etc: Original, So increase sc
4; reissue, 8; restoration, !; renewal, %
duplicate, 1. Total, 112.
Navy Invalids: Increase, 3; reissue, z; re-
aewal, i; accrued, 2. Total, g.
Navy widows, etc: Reissue. l.
Old Wars Invalids: Accrued, 2.
Old Wars widows: Original, 1; renewal,
Army invalids (war with SPAIN: Original
f8; increase, q; reissue, 2; duplicate, z. Iotai
Army widows, etc. twar with SPAIN: ORR
rinaI. 10; increase, /; accrued, l. Total, Il
Navy Invalids (war with SPAIN: Original
d reissue. l. Total. 5. ., s..,u,. nj,
Army Invalids TACT Of June 81, 1890: ORR
ginal, 364; increase, 9l9; additional, 133; re-
Issue, 20; restoration, 2; renewal, ~; supple
mental, 4; duplicate, 10; accrued, 14S. Total
Army widows, etc (act of June 81, 1890,
Original, 317; increase, 10; reissue, !; re
newal, 8; supplemental. 2; duplicate. 2; &C
Navy Invalids (act OF June II, 1890: origi
nal, "a; increase, IS; reissue, /; renewal,
accrued. 8. Total. 81 anon,
Navy WIDOWS, etc TACT OF June -, 1oJV
Original IL; renewal. j. Total, u.
Mexican War Survivors: Increase, 8; reis
sue, II; accrued, &. Total. %.
Mexican War Widows: Original, 10.
Indian Wars ds5&lSi2) Survivors: Ae
crued. I.
q.
Totals-Original, e28; increase, 1883; add
tional 1913; reissue, 81; restoration, 6; re
newai, 149; supplemental, 10; duplicate, q
accrued, 2SJ. Total, 1900.
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Colorado and wyoming GAR.

The 23d Annual Encampment OF the De-
partment OF Colorado and Wyoming met at
Rocky Ford, Colo, June 10, IL and u with
q large attendance
magnificent parade was held on the first
day, and the good people Of the town gave
the veterans a royal welcome.
Flags were everywhere and business houses
and private residences were eiaborate!y
decorated.
The Encampment was called to order at
q. m, June II, by Gen. L. E. Sherman, De.
partment Commander, and reports from all
the officers were presented.
The report OF the Assistant Adjutant-Gen-
eral showed gains since the last EncampInent
of over 800 members. This Increase In mem
bership is the result Of active and persistent
effort on the part Of the Department officers
The election Of officers resulted as fol
lows: Com, ]. ". Hun, Victor; S. V. c., W
B. Upton, Denver; ]. v. c., Il. II. Mellette
Arvsdaj Chap, W. /. Whittier, Monte Vista
Medical Director, g: W. Ourfman, Denver.
During the proceedings Gen. Linus z. sher
man was unanimously Endorsed as candidat,
for the office of Senior Vice COMMANDMENT
Chief at the next National Encampment.
Cheyenne, Wyo., was designated as tn
place of the next meeting OF the Encamp
nent
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Encampment of Maryland Division, S v.

At the Encampment of the Maryland DlVi
sion, Sons OF Veterans, L. 5. a. AT Chau
tGuqua Beach (Bay Ridge, Md, June p and
%, the following officers were elected and In
stalled for the ensuing year: Com, f. L. Il,
Johnson, Washington, ID. c.; ;. !. c., Viii
lam T. Whitley, baltimore, Md; ]. V. Co.
Charles T. Hastings, Washington, ID. G.
Division Council, Edgar Allan. Jr., Rich
mond, Va; Miles w. Ross, Baltimore, Md.
George S. Whitmore, Washington, D. C.
Quariermaster, E. X. De. Puy, Washington
d. e. Delegates to National Encampment
f. Il. Cross, Washington, ID. c., and +.
Kearney, Phoebus, Va; Alternates to Dele
gates, u. J. Northcott and .. IL. Budiohg
Washington, d. &.
COMMANDMENT Chief E. II. Campbell, nc
comI a. MED By AdJt-Gen. Charles 5. Davis
and Asst Adj't Gen. Clay G. Collette, of biz
staff, were In attendance.
The COMMANDMENTS Chief spoke encourng
ingIy of the prospects OF the Order, especial
iy with reference to the National MemOria
University, and also referred t5 the cnthu
siasm shown in connection with Tie Nat:ona
Encampment to be held in Washington dur
Ing the session of the National Encanpmcn
of the Grand Army of the Republic.
The Division decided to mold its rex: En-
campment at Richmond, Va.
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Indian Territory omcers.

The 11th Annual Encampment Of The De
par,ment of Indian Territory, In session at
Muskogee, l. T., June II, elected the follow
ing officers: Com, Il. T. Harris, Muskogee;
q. V. C., J. A. Rose, Chickasha; J. v. c.,
Robert Ross, Tahleqush; Medical Director,
DR.. Il. Robbins, Muskogee; Chaplain, Il. &.
Bell, Muskogee. Council Of Administration,
q. T. Estes, Muskogee; w. f. Ransom. Tab
leqush; J. ID. Bridges Chilkashl; J. b. Kent,
Afdmore; E. Zimmerman, Vinita. Representa-
mnnder Harris has appointed the following
STAFF: A. A. @. and A. Q. NJ. G.. Samuel II.
Smith, Muskogee; Inspe .tor, II. 4. BoleE,
AoAlester; Chief Mastering Officer, r. ".
Qrissom, Muskogee; SeniJr Aid and Chief Of
etan, II. T. Estes. Muskogee.
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A CHANCE TO MAKE MONEY

have berries, grapes and peaches year DID, fresh
as when picked. used the California Cold Process.
DO not heat seal the fruit just put up cold keeps
perfectly fresh, and costs almost nothing; put up
bushcl In ten minutes Last year sold directions
over 10 families in one week; anyone will pay a
dollar for directions when they the beautiful
Piles of fruit. AS there are many people DOOR like
myself, consider it my duty to give my perience
to such and feel confident anyone can make or
two hundred dollars round home in few days I
will mall sample of fruit and full directions to
your readers for nineteen 90 two cent stamps which
is only the actual cost of the samples postage,
FRANCIS CASEY. St Louis, Mo
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North Dakota GAR. and w.R.C.

The annual Encampment of North Dakota
G. A. r. was held In Fargo, N. D., June 20
Chief Torrance was present
The following officers were elected:
Com, ]. c. Gipson, Valley City: s. V. C..
James Carpenter, Park River; ]. V. c., U. l.
Roberts, Wahpeton; Medical Director, ]. ii
Johnston. Lisbon; Chap, NJ. II. XIII, Tower
City. Delegates, F. w. Wright, jamestown
Adolph Bessie, Wahpeton; Council Of AID
ministratIon, w. Alderman, Grand Forks
Smith Stimme, Fargo; d. Elemater, Mime
waukan; A. ]. Ames, Towner; Z. Tibbltts
bismarck.
The w. R. c., which held Its sessions durin:
the Department Encampment, elected the fol
lowing officers: Pres, Mrs. Fannie A. Valkar
Wahpeton; s. v. p, Florence Pettes, Devil:
Lake; J. v. p, Ella ]. Ryman, Lisbon
Treas. Susan r. Morrill,, Wahpeton; Dele
gates, Jessie Tracey, Bismarck; Agnes Com
stock, Minnewaukan.
The 1903 Encampment will be held at Lis
bon.
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'Gen. Smith to Rawlins, Chief of Staff,
May 81, 1854: 81 left City Point with
10000 infantry, 16 pieces of artillery, and
company of cavalry, the latter having
been sent yesterday morning early from
West Point to communicate with your
headquarters, via the north side of the
Pamunkey River" Ed
tFrom report of Gen. w. +. Smiti.:
During the night of the Both, and morn
ing of the 31st, received three copies Of
the following order: :,
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PENSION BLANKS.
Official Forms for Use OF At
torneys and Agents at Low
Prices.

We are prepared to furnish the follow
ing blank forms upon application:
1. Declaration for Invalid Pension, Act
of June ~, 1890.
.. Declaration for Guardian of Chill
dren Under 10 Years of Age.
3. Declaration for Original Pension Of
Widow.
4. Declaration for Restoration to the
Rolls.
8. Power of Attorney.
g. Articles. of Agreement.
T. Declaration for Increase of Invalid
Pension.
S. Declaration for Original Invalid PEN
sion, under Act of July IA, 1862.
g. Declaration for Dependent Mothers
Pension, Act of June 81, 1890.
TO- Declaration for Dependent Fathers
Pension, Act of June y, 1880.
IL. Power of Attorney and Articles Of
Agreement combined.
II. Declaration for Rerating of an In
valid Pension.
l3. Declaration for Increase of Invalid
Pension, Act of June y, 1890, and May 9,
1900.
IA. Declaration for Widows Claim for
Pension, Act of June -, 1890, and May 8,
1900.
Is. Large General Affidavits.
IL. Small General Affidavits.
II. Physicians Affidavits.
IS. Accrued Widows.
In ordering, please order by number.
These blanks are all according to the
form authorized by the Commissioner of
Pensions, and are printed on good paper.
They will be sent by mail to any ad-
dress, postpaid, at the rate of 10 cents
per dozen, 60 cents per 100, or So per
900, assorted. Lots of 1000 or more by
express.
THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE
WnshiugtOu ID. G.
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-Shakspere.
York's hope of finding a boat at the
river was realized. Concealed by some
negro above the mouth of small creek, it
might have remained unnOticed indefinite
ly, but my companion had used it on a
former occasion by the consent of the
owner, and now took liberties which he
professed to be easily able to settle for.
The bateau was full of water; York used
his hat and empiied it. He left me awhile
to fetch a paddle, knowing where it had
been hidden. We got in and pushed into
the edge of the Pamunkey, and on down
the stream under the trees curving over
head. The night was very dark, and our
progress was SLOW; through fear Of enc
mics on the south bank we would not ven
ture into the open current, and the over
hanging trees gave us much trouble.
sat in front, and moved the branches that
obstructed US; York was using the paddle.
The night was yet young, and there would
be no moon before o'clock; by that time
we were hoping to be in wide water below,
and near the Federal fleet. We talked but
little, and in low whispers.
How far is it yet, York;"
about eight miles, suh.''
you mean by the river?"
"YeS, sun"
"How far by land?'
about five miles, subj"
"How fast are we going?"
"Ve'y slowly, sub; 4 feah the bateau is
getting full of watch, sub. 1t leaks bad
ly, suh."
We landed and again bailed the water
from the boat, but darkness prevented us
from even trying to stop the leaks. We
had come not more than dozen rods. A
| fresh start was made, and again we were
compelled to stop.
york, what sort Of q country is it be-
| low?" asked.
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or in other words, men with
good sound hearts, are not very
numerous. The creasing
number of sudden deaths from
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Headquarters of the United States.
- 'Hanovertown. Va,


'Maj.-Gen. W. +. Smith, Commanding
Eighteenth Army Corps:
"'General: The Army of the Potomac
is now crossing 10 the south side of the
Pamunkey River and massing at this
place; the most of it has already crossed.
You will leave a garrison ut the White
House until it is relieved by Gen. Aber-
crombie's command from Port Royal. and
with the remainder of ycS- command
move direct to Newcastle. on the south
side of the Pamunkey, and there await
further orders. Order the garrison left by
you at White House, on being relieved, to
follow after and join you.
By command of Lieut.. Gen. Grant:
'JNO. A. RAwLINS,
" Brig Gen. and Chief of Staff" tED.]
TO be continuedD
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WORRYING TO TRAITORS
CHAPTER XXIII.
WATER.

''The posts come firing on,
And not a man of them brings other news"
-ShakSpere
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-11-13

Family cares ard duties 90 rot weigh
dovr the wei. woman, and the children
are never II iIeT way. But when the
Torrenlr health fails, ard there s con
s-1-.t struggle aIth weakness and rain.
household duties are a burdcn alr-ost
past bearing, ard ciliiiren are Z cezsc-
less annoyance ar5 Eorry.
Weak women are made st-oag ard
SICK wc-isu ara rlzle vel by re use of
Or. Fierce's FavorI-e PRESCRIPTION Il
establishes regularity, drles css1gTecai1ie
drains. heals iufausz.a.iou ard uicera-
tion sra cures female ,reaknesz
Sex women are Invited 70 consult ~.
Pierce by letter .f~ss. All co-reeronicDce
strictly private ard sac-c1lr confidential.
address IL. K y Pierce. B-rIzio. y. =.
= ha6 hc-n ai5izr s7-l- ,5-7r .-o-sssr.i sr-ga
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pieie cE-e a. r.o-iz1iy Gsscz.-s. 10 nj
ACCEPT ~ Ezknown sod srrroged .z.i,-
sl.-Hse n rs place.
N. Psercs's Pieaszzt Pellets z1s tie
best laxative &C. family rse.
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REAR ADMIRAL BRADFORD
Recommends Government Control cf
Wireless Telegraph System.

Nfcks aFH OJHkaf.
Washington. Nov. i2-Czove-nr,~nt con-
troll Of III wireless telegraph station.
along the coasts of the United states r.
recommended BY Rear Admiral ROYAL n
Bradford. chief OF the bureau Of equip
Hent. Admiral Bradford says it ir pro-
posed u establish wireless telegraph sta
tons for the purpose of instructing on
GERS ard mon at Newport. New York
San Francisco and probably other naval
stations. n order 20 ascertain the erect
OF heat. which Is said % be Injurious 70
the successful working of wireless appa.
ratus. a station viii - established =,
Key West Fla
Many naval vessels are nov ready ror
the installation of wireless apparatus and
others are being prepared.
Adimarl Bradford SAYS that owing n
the lack ~ naval coal dspots the feet mar
rcwly escaped being left without coai lart
summer AZ result % the strike re
adds. Should there be general strike
of hituminous coal miners or employees a
railroads carrying coal % tldewatsr or m
tTansportstion llnes generally the ships
~ the navy would q pTeeent be help
iess. To overcome tnis danger Ii f. recon-
mentea that large stocks ~ coal - ksrt
81 hand ~ aH times snt siaced ~ couve-
r'ert depots along the coasts"
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LOUISE HoeE IS DEAD
Christian Science Leaders Failed to
Cure Her.


Washington. Nov. 12.-AIiss Louise
Hoge Of Evanston. IL, who has been IN
here nearly q month and who has been
under treatment BY 4 Christian science
healer, died tonight Kiss Hoge is the
daughter Of Holmes Hose. assistant CASH
Ter OF the First National bank Of Chi
cago. She came here October II. intend
ing to act as bridesmaid for her former
school chum. Miss Ethel H. Began the
daughter Of Samuel A. Began Of i2l
G. street. y y. While the wedding prep
aratloEs were going on, Miss Hose be
came ii and she remained al DR. Began s
house Until her death.
30 physician Of the regular school was
called in until . short while before Miss
Hoge died. but the patient during por-
ton Of the time Of her illness. has been
in charge Of Mrs. Ellen Brown I4nscott.
a Christian scinetist healer. who said to-
night that Miss fIose had suffered from
typhoid fever
The parents OF Miss Hoge are Christian
scineitsts. and they gave directions that
their daughter should receive medical at
tentloa n s1e So desired. but she preferred
the Christian scinece treatment she
had never uaitsd with the Christian sci-
ence church, bat was in thorough sym
pathy with its teachings. An autopsy
viii be held tomorrow.
The autopsy VIII hc performed by Cor
oner hewitt 10 whom the case was re-
ported tonight The parents of the young
woman were with her az the tirnc % her
death. They refused % make any state
nent The bodv viii D. taken % Ev-
arefn- f0r burial