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Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-10-01
Boston Excursion.

Friday, October 2nd, is the date
fixed for the Boston and Maine annual
excursion to Boston. Good to return
to October 7th, inclusive. Low rates
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-10-01

Fall colds are liable to hang on all
winter leaving the seeds Of pneumonia,
bronchitis or consumption. Foley
Honey and Tar cures quickly and pre-
vents serious results 1t is old and
reliable, tried and tested, safe and
sure. Contains M opiates and will
not constipate. Quinlan's Pharmacy.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-10-01

Terrible plaques. those itching pes,
teriug diseases OF the skin. Put an
end to misery. Doan's Ointment
cures. At any drug store.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-10-01

1t was almost a miracle Burdock
Blood Bitters cured me Of terrible
breaking out all over the body. / am
very grateful Miss Julia Filbridge,
West Cornwell, Conn.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-10-01

A boon to travellers. DIR Fowler s
Extract of Wild strawberry. Cures
dysentery, diarrhoea. sessickness, nau-
sea. Pleasant to take, Acts prompt.
ly.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-10-01

Only one remedy in the world that
will at once stop thin ,ss of the skin
in any part of the body. Doan's Oint-
ment At any drug store, so cents
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-10-01

No danger OF consumption il you use
Foley's Honey and Tar to cure that
stubborn cough. Quinlan's Pharmacy
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-10-01

Ask your dealer for Vermont Lassie.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-09-19

Let us put OH them the most powerful
machinery, the best guns and the most
improved equipment. Let us train our
officers aud men to the greatest pro.
ficiency in naval warfare. Let US be
able to show mankind that we have the
ablest officers, the best shooters aud the
most skillful sailors in the world.
Then, with such fleet. manned in such
a manner, we should be IN a position to
command peace or win victory against
any nation on earth.
Il feel that I would do myself all i'll.
justice and tarnish the name of my
State should I take my seat without
first extending my congratulations to
the Newport News Shipbuilding and
Drydock Company aud it's officers ON
what they have done and the way they
have done it"
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-09-19
) IN DEFIANCE
} OF ANCESTRY
By M. LOUISE cUMMINS
...CDyright, 1903. by T. c. Mcclure.

'Theres nothing" Ellen O'Connor
aonflded to her teacup as she poured
the fragrant fluid into the saucer
there's nothing so comforting as q
drop of something warm. There's Miss
Jane. IT'S sourer than any crab apple
she is before breakfast. But just let me
wet the bit of tay or coffee! You can
see the Fuckers going out of her face
with the first sup, and be the time she
fills out the second cup you'd think
twas in different world she was liv-
ing"
It must be said in defense of Miss
Jane Norriss that, though her waiting
woman's soliloquy was true. dressing
in a cold room. where spindle legged
furniture, worth its weight in gold, was
jostled and supplemented by cheap
pine, was not conducive to cheerful
ness.
Also upon Miss Jane for the past
thirty years had fallen the burden of
making both ends meet out Of a very
slender income for herself and Miss
Penelope.
But as she walked through the vii
lage Of Plattville Miss Norriss' thin,
aquiline nose held itself as high as
when her family had represented the
wealth of that select community. They
were still the NOrriSSeS That was Sllf.
ficient.
Never by the flicker Of an eyelid had
Miss Norriss acknowledged that she
was aware Of the existence of their
neighbor, Mr.. Jabis Babson, yet for
the past three years he had occupied
the handsome old house adjoining her
own. 1t was undoubtedly one Of the
trials Of Miss Norriss' life that her aris-
tocratic fingers We're compelled upon
the Sabbath day to drop their ten cent
piece into contribution box held by
the plebeian hand of her obnoxious
neighbor. Upon such occasions her eyes
were steadfastly fixed on the stained
glass window opposite. gift from
her Grandfather Pettigill, while every
spiral ornament in her bonnet quivered
as II it were a sentinel defending the
Pettigill- Norriss family pride.
Miss Penelope could hardly tell when
she began to regard Mr.. Babson with
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-09-19
Ten Thousand Churches.

In the United States have used the
Longman & Martinez Pure Paints.
Every Church will be given liberal
quantity whenever they paint.
Hon't pay $3.50 a gallon for Linseed
oil (worth 60 cents) which you do when
YOU buy thin paint in u can with a paint
label OH it,
Sc 6 make II, therefore when you
want fourteen gallons of paint, buy only
eight gallons of l.. & NJ, and mix six
gallons of pure linseed oil with it.
You need only four gallons of L. & NJ.
Paint, and three gallons of Oil mixed
Herewith to paint u good sized house
Houses painted with these paints
never grow shabby. even after IS years.
These celebrated paints are sold by
Thomas P. Selby, Snow Hill; Scar
borough Onley g. Co., Girdlctree; Bowen
Bros, & Son., Newark.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-09-19

FOUR SECRETARIES OF THE NAVY.
"Maryland has also furnished four
men who have borne the responsible
duties of Secretary of the Navy with
distinction and credit. 1t seems to me
singularly fitting for the State OF Mary.
land, therefore, to have a namesake in
the navy. because our State has, from
the beginning. when our own McHenry
was Secretary of the Navy, been the
faithful. consistent advocate and friend
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-09-19

convincing proof that the kidneys and blad-
der are out of order.
What to Do.
There is comfort in the knowledge so
often expressed, that DR.. Kilmer's Swamp
Root. the great kidney remedy fulflls every
wish in curing rheumatism, pain in the
back. kidneys. liver. bladder and every part
of the urinary passage. 1t corrects inability
to hold water and scalding pain in passing
1t. or bad effects following use of liquor,
wine or beer. and overcomes that unpleasant
necessity of being compelled to 60 often
during the day, and to get up many times
during the night. The mild and the extra
ordinary effect Of Swamp.Root is soon
realized. 1t stands the highest for its WON
derful cures of the most distressing cases.
If you need medicine you should have the
best. Sold by druggists in SOC. and ST. sizes.
You may have sample bottle of this
wonderful discovery Est
and book that tells Aa!Es sE:::Ea
more about it, both sent r. s|ss
absolutely free by mail l z ssssEs9
Address DR.. Kilmer g. Homo of swamp.Root
Co., Binghamton, N. Y. When writing men
ton reading this generous offer in this paper.
Don't make any mistake, but remem.
Der the name, Swamp Root. DR.. Kilmer's
Swamp Root. and the address,. Bingham.
ton. N. Y. on every bottle.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-09-19
nm LILLIAN G.. KER-
wv BIN one of the

DlIN OllC vi CIl0
Democratic nominees for
the General Assembly
of Maryland, is a popu-
lar lawyer of Snow Hill
He is a native of Dover,
Della ware, but has lived
in this State about eight
years. He came to Snow
Hill from Princess Anne
about five years ago,
where he had been prac-
ticing law, and formed
Il partnership with Mr..
E. K. Wilson. This part
nership has since been
dissolved. Mr.. Kerbin
stumped Worcester for
Mr.. Bryan in the last
Presidential campaign,
and made many friends
among the agriculture
lists of the County. He
has been very success
full, and has made
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-09-19
A New Jersey Editors
Testimonial.

M. T. Lynch, Editor of the Phillips,
N. J. Daily Post, writes: II have used
many kinds of medicines for coughs and
colds In my family but never anything
so good as Foley's Honey and Tar. I can.
not say too much in praise of it,
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-09-19

Men qo VIII Represent Worcester county 7be General oAssen
of l9O4.4*3*4*@*.**

GAMUEL K. DENIM
~ one of the nomineS
for the Legislature is
son of the late Samuf.
K. Dennis, of Beverl
place, below Pocomok
City, who represented
Worcester County in
the Senate in the SOS. /
Mr.. Dennis is % years
of age and recently;
graduated from the Md
University Law School
with honors, ranking
third in a class of sixty
or more. He expects
sometime in the near
future to practise his
profession in Worcester.
When Hon. John Walter
Smith was elected to
Congress he appointed
Mr.. Dennis his private
secretary and he has
commanded his valua-
BILE services ever since
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-09-19
n7M LEE CAREY,
wv nominee of the

VW LEE CAk e ~
Democratic party for the
Legislature, is about -
years of age. is a gradu-
ate of the Buckingham
Academy, Berlin, and is
al present the representa-
ative for the State of
Mary land of CHM & Co. !,
publishers Of school
books, etc. Mr.. Carey
is a son of Judge Elijah
B.Carey, formerly Chief
Judge of the Orphans
Court for Worcester
county. He is not only
thoroughly acquainted
with the needs of Wor-
cester county agricul-
turists and watermen,
but his experience in
educational m alters
gained as principal of
Berlin High School, and
since by his contact
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-09-19

sediment or set.
Ting indicates an
unhealthy condi-
ton of the kid
neys; if it stains
your linen it is
evidence of kid
ney trouble: too
frequent desire to
pass 1t or pain in
the back is also
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-09-19

friends who will be delighted to vote for him. Mr. Ke
bin unmarried He is the President of the Snow Hill volunteer
Fire Department. and takes great interest in and everything
else with which he is identified He will make useful
Der of the Legislature will be untrng his efforts faithful
ly his constituents.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-09-19

with the various school boards of the State fits him especially
the people of the State Mr. Carey is married. and
w. Lee Carey of the best known in
States host of friends and probably knows
pie any will be elected the Assembly of 1904
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-09-19

in the capacity He is BRIGHT well educated young man.
unassumng his makes friends wherever he
He hard worker deep thinker and reach the
top of his profession. The party has been fortunate nom
mating him represent General Assembly and his
cord Annapolis winter will justify its choice Y~
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-09-19
Thousands Have Kidney Trouble
and Don't Know it.
How To Find Out

Fill bottle or common glass with your
water and let it stand twenty-four hours; a
The Imperial press., 1903-04-04
Notice to Taxpayers.

"All taxpayers are required by the constitution to annually make and de- liver to the assessor d statement, uu- der oath, setting forth specifically all real and personal property, owned by such person, or in his possessioil, or under his control, at twelve o'clock, meridian, on the first Monday in March"
 The above is the law regarding taxes and as the assessor is now in the val ley, he wishes that every taxpayer would make out list of his taxable property, and be ready to pay such taxes when he calls upon you, as he will soon do. Do not overlook this, as it causes ar endless lot of trouble, aud tine assessor asks that you De ready to I,ay same when he calls.
 J. D. RUSH,
 County Assessor. L. B. ALLEN, Deputy Go. Assessor.
The Imperial press., 1903-04-04

Mesdames Leroy Holt, G. x. Young, $. w. Mitchell, Ray Edgar, J. A. Morrison, II. N. Dyke, J. II. Mckay, z. L. Gard ner and Miss Emily Seigmiller.
 The Imperial Land Company is anxious to interest all the farmers of the valley in aiding in preparing good ex- hibits of the products of the valley for the company's offices in Los Angeles and Chicago and for the Los Angeles Cham Der of Commerce. While this is not the best time of year for ormaking upexhibits, it is hoped that everybody will take an interest in making the showing as good as possible.
The Imperial press., 1903-04-04

7
 ell, a daughter.
 Some of the construction crew car
 of the Southern Pacific Company, occu
 pied by choloes who had been at wOrl at Imperial, caught fire at Old Beacl
 Friday afternoon, and five of them wer,
 burned.
 J. II. McKim was in from Pomon; this week to look after his farm east O town. He expects to bring in about 50( breeding hogs as soon as feed can bt grown for them this summer, and later to follow the importation with cattle.
 Nonresident owners of land near I'm. peral We would like to get section CT more, ln one or more tracts of unim- proved land, on which to put summer crop of Egyptian corn, sorghum, etc. Write for particulars. Edgar Bros. 49-5l
 The cottonw od trees which made growth last summer and have been dormant during tDe winterare now mak- lFg good growth again, and a few gcod tLOugh not so many as might be wished for.
 c. Barnett, of the firm of Barnett Brothers, Wi are planning to open d harness shop in the building they erect InI ct H. b, ,,t., T .t iaI avenue has returned from d hastv trip to Los Angeles, were he bought a stock f oOds iu Lis line.
 Edgar Br therS have arranged to get a limited number of Katfir corn headers for the valley this year, and thus an. other novel agricultural implement will become known in the country, although there will probably not be enough of them this year to meet all demands.
 The Farmers Club meeting Saturday aft rnOon was not we'll attended, tl.e farmers evidently being too busy attend ing to their crops to join in the discus sion of qu. .stions liable to be broup Int lp. The next meeting of the Club will be on the last Saturday in the month.
 The Imperial Lumber and C, inner ,ial Company has made good progress turing the last few days in putting up ln office which will take rank as one of he most attractive buildings in the val ey, though not large. It has graceful orm, with curving roof and generous DOrches.
 During the last few days rather nov T sig Int has been presented in a number ,f wagon loads of alfalfa hay, cut on the and of $. J. Ulrey, about mile east of imperial. Not only is this an early cut ing, but it is tie first alfalfa hay ever put on the market from land in the i'm mediate vicinity of the town.
 Charles Sanborn, United States GUS oms officer at CaleXico, arrived in Cam % on Monday, where Mrs. Sanborn, of Iestor, joined him by stage in the even ng. They started for CaleXico Tuesday, where Mrs. Sanborn will add experience 'oth enjoyable and novel during her ojurn on the borderland.-S Diego IniOn.
 Greater activity prevails on the farms f the valley than ever before, with the esult that the town has been drained of Il it's available population and even the ,,,,, ,,,,, ,l, ,n+ En1 finn, A., o,,,,, ;,,+,
The Imperial press., 1903-04-04
THE VALLEY NEWS

George E. Irwin is building an adobe h, use on his ranch west of town
 w. A. Van Horn is building an adobe house on his farm south of Imperial.
 have good alfalfa pasture, horses $2 per head per month. Jacob Stoner If
 See osh lovely dress patterns at Var ney's. All kinds, colors and prices. No yoaliip. 49tf
 Rev. J. w. Shenk has lumber an tl Q SC ranch for new Inc use to add to tie comfort of tie family.
 NoTInE-Partes found cutting timber ar, ,und Blue Lake will be prosecuted. Blue Lake Land & Town C.. If
 Water stock for sale on easy terms by Imperial Water Company, No. 1. In- uuire of R. D. McPherrin, Secretary. If
 Water stock for sale on very easy terms by Imperial Water Company, No. l. Inquire of R. D. NTcphe',il, Secre tary. +9tf
 O'Brien Brothers, w O recently pur cl aseG 7O0 acres on tie lin" east of Cal exco, are now b1i' ing ] ouse on the farm.
 Lost-Petween Imperial and old Beach, 3S Smith & Wesson, notch in handle, Mexican belt. Reward if left at this office 49-5O
 NJ. P. Holman returned Thurs lay from Los Angeles, where he has b. n on a purchasing expedition for the firm of Mitchell & Holman.
 Hon. T. Estudillo of Los Angeles came to the valley this week to visit his son, Joe Estudillo, of Ca'exico, who has been quite i'll for some weeks.
 Miss Charlotte Thayer of Detroit, Mich., left for her home Friday morn ing, being escortnd to Old Beach by Earl IIeber and Miss Ula Hammers.
 Farnsworth &S Hollard lost a fire horse this week which MT. Farnsworth had driven down to Beltrand's slough, below the line, the animal dying suddenly.
 The Press force was this week strength ened by the arrival of Armiger He we, son Cf the publisher, who will hence forth be an active participant in the duties of the office.
 C. J. Schenc'l has been busy the past week laying brick on his new bus mess block opposite the Press office, and the building begins to make a pre- tAntiOus appearance
 Supervisor Jasper who has been plan t ming to make his home on his ranch near Blue Lake, is now building an adobe house on the property, and will soon be nicely situated there. A great rain which has prevailed on the coast much of the time for three weeks, thls week resulted in several brief sprinkes in the valley, being just sufficient to lay the dust nicely. John A. Merrill has retired from the : firm of Chaplin Brothers X Merrill, Messrs. Chaplin having purchased his interest, and the business will hereafter ( be conducted under the firm name of l Chaplin Brothers. s F. C. Paulin came into Imperial from f Yuma Thursday morning, having spent t the previous night in Brawley, He re- (
The Imperial press., 1903-04-04
A special dispatch received by the Press Saturday morning stated that regular train service will be begun into Imperial on April 10.

ZE@EEEZ EEE@EE
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-06
CARLINyILLE, I'LL.

Mrs. Victor Gore and daughter have gone to
Springfield.
The oio Society OF Blackburn College held
an open meeting Friday evening.
Mrs VIM. Campbell OF Evanston is visiting
Mrs.. S. 5. Woodward.
Mrs. Edward Golf has returned to Rock
Island. III. after visit with her mother. Mrs
Clara weer.
The Misses Loehr and Miss Alpha Sur1nan
nave returned from vtsi; in ST. Louis.
Mr., and Mrs. j. w. Burton entertained the
T. r. PEBBLES and daughter. Mrs. w. H.
Castle. are visiting relatives in Anna. III.
Donaldson. Ill
Miss Bessie Dubois OF Springfield has been
Miss Elizabeth Steinmeyer has returned from
q visit in Cairo, Ill.
,0rville Lucas entertained tho A. G. Club
Friday evening at a japanese fioral party.
been visiting Mrs. Thomas Rinaker.
Mrs. II: W. Woodmansee has returned TO
Mrs. Z. Westerme!cr. Jr.
Miss Clarissa RinaSer entertained her young
lady friends at progressive card party Friday
Mrs. Mary ]. Anderson and Mrs. ]. P. Mat
thews gave a reception Friday afternoon TO
Miss Clara Kepllnger has returned from a
Mrs. a. H bell entertained the Domestic
Science Club Satui day afternoon.
BEEN vsns M sna W 4 haV'
Mr.. and Mrs. A. II. Eldred entertained Tues
day IN honor OF Mr. Eldred.s seventy-hfth
The Reverend E. 0. Sharp entertained at his
home Tuesday evening the young men of the
Christian Church Sunday school
Elizabeth Gobble Of st. Louis spent Sunday
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-06
NOTES ABOUT SOCIETY
IN NEIGHBORING CITIES.

Murphy Of this city.
MIST, with fends IN Ransas et
of Ion T. and hesty Of iSas IL the
Mrs. e" Edw ad Johnson Johnson Of Parsons arrived
Tuesday for visit with friends in this city.
visit with relatives and friends in New York
and Cleveland. o.
returned from ai months h sis, With sheir sister
Mrs J. l. Foerstner OF ST. Louis ,.,,-.sa
Tuesday for St Louis on ia: an extended Visit
with her parents ,u..
visit with friends at Fort scott. Kas.
Miss Florence Spencer of 81. Louis Is the
Sgsss of M the family ys Of Il who
has been the guest OF Miss Loretta Lydick. re-
TUNED 10 her home Mo>iay.
for. a visit with friends in Holden. 49,.
guest o: her daughter. Mrs. John Rodman. o:
Mrs. ~ s Glass and daughter. Miss Helen.
OF Kansas city. are the guests Of james Glass
Miss Isabel Daniels departed Tuesday for n
visi; with relatives and friends in ST. Louis
Mrs. {. L. aIcsserir entertained the members
ernoon at her s home in Yves, Third stieet
Al Wednesday af, s m.c,nE Of the the
talk on Dryden and Mrs. +. j. Goedenow
Mr. ' and Mrs. Raiph i rhodes entertained
company OF friends Tuesday evening at their
home I'm South Usage avenue. in honor of Mrs.
Byron Rabbit of Kansas City.
Miss Edna Morris entertained the members
of the Adacio Club Thursday afternoon ct her
home in West sixth street
At the meeting OF the Sorosis, on Monday.
the subject of the afternoon was Palaces and
Art Galleries" Miss Mae Hawkins read n
paper on THE Riccard Palace" and Mrs. I.
=. McCluney read Il paper on Leonardo di
Ninci.''
At Wednesdays meeting of tho Ladies' Mu-
- y f'"' -"o Scruee-t programme carried out
WAS IN charge of Mrs. John KaNter and Miss
Maymc Gentry; as follows: Piano solo. "sSh,-
:. Al So 9iayne Gentry: paper. Life
Of Schubert Mrs. Il. i. Walker; vocal solo.
''Iiark. the Lark,'' Mrs. John Baxter: violin
Stcininger. with piano Accompaniment by Miss
Lucy Gentry: group Of songs. The Last Greet
en- Miss Bess Hail: theme w.Ih variations,
Miss Lucy Gentry: group of songs; TO BE
ID Steele. current Mrs. NJ Barnett.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-06
HANNIBAL. MO.

Mr.. and Mrs. g. 4. Drake have returned
from visit to their daughter. Mrs. A. w.
Luke. at GAINESVILLE, Mo.
Mrs. d. L. Barry of West Superior. Wis. is
the guest Of Mrs. W. II. Pindell.
Mrs. Frank Eby Of wellsviile. No. has re-
turned home after visit with her parents
Mr.. and Mrs. n. Smith.
Of Mis-. W. H. Smith, has returned to her Gomie
In Joplin.
Harold stIlwell who has been spending sew
eral weeks in the East, returned home Mon
Miss sallie Arnold of Mexico. NO.. is visit
Miss Frances Robinson has returned from a
The dIreetorS Of the Country Club have ap
Ganes-F. w. NeepeT F. W.. Hixson. II. II.
FurlonE: Mrs. J. w. Dunnire. Mrs. John
Zones: I.ntertainment--Mrs. q. A. Mahan. Mrs
Bacon and Edith Dulany. IS. II. Russell IA 4.
8. johnson. f. T. .Browder. w: b. Pettibone:
Green.E. V. Settles. J. A. Herring. J. ".
MS T: F.. breckenridge returned Tuesday
Breckenridge. at Telluride. Colo.
Mits Elizabeth Knott has returned from Tex
arkana. Tex: where she was the guest of Miss
Mrs. Luther Mckay of Palmyra was the
guest Of Mrs. ]. A. Knott.
Mrs. w. L. Fcr'nan has gone to Tacoma
Mrs. 6. T. Harvard and daughter. Miss
sault Ste. Marie, Mich.
guest of Mrs g L. pxson. has I returned rn u, 70
her home In Lentner.
from Minneapolis. MINI, where e. they " We're ere
guests OF their son. G. w. DulaDy.