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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-12-30
DEATH OF MIC ADAMS.
Well Known Figure in Columbia
County's History Expires.
EX-MEMBER OF ASSEMBLY
For Thirteen Years a Member of Board
of Education and Was
Pioneer Settler.

Columbus, Wis, Dec. 26.-[Special /
Mic Adams, eX-chairman of the Column
bia county board of supervisors, died
last night at his home here at the age
of 70. The funeral will be held tomor-
row afternoon.
mic Adams as he is usually called,
was a pioneer in this section of Wiscon-
sin, having settled at Oakland, Jefferson
county, in 1910, when he was but 8
years old, having come with his parents
from Western. Oneida county n Y,
where he was born. Mr.. Adams father
removed his family to Elba, Dodge coun-
ty, in 1915. There he took up govern
ment land.
An Early Settler.
In these primitive days there were no
schools IN the neighborhood. The boys,
among whom Adams was 4 leader, re-
solved that there should be schoohouse
at any rate. Five lads went to work and
soon had 4 comfortable log schoolhouse
in readiness. There were, however, no
funds for the employment of a teacher.
A load OF wheat was contributed around
the neighborhood This the boys hauled
to Milford and with the proceeds OF its
sale purchas ed school books. A young
lawyer out of employment was engaged
as teacher. He boarded round and ac-
cepted as further remuneration any do
nation the patrons of the school might
have to offer In the early sos young
Adams was engaged as a raftsman and
was one of the first to bring lumber
down the Wisconsin from the present
site of Merrill
Held Many Offices.
Mr.. Adams has held many political
offices. He was constable one year, SUI
pervisor three years and town clerk
seventeen in the town of Elba; was
member of the Assembly from the Sec
ond district in Dodge county in 1872;
the same from the Second district of
Columbia county in 1885, police justice
in Columbus for two years; supervisor
for the First ward of Columbus for fif-
teen years, resigning a few months ago
on account of illness; chairman of the
county board of Columbia county for
three years and president of the board
of education for the city of Columbus
for thirteen years. He was also secre-
tary of the Columbus Library associa-
ton for twenty years and had filled var-
Gus offices in the Masonic lodge, of which
organization he was member.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1903-12-09
Personal Mention.

Mrs. Robt. P. Liter and daugh-
ter Miss Gertrude. are visiting
relatives and friends in Philadel-
phia.
Mr.. Carl D Hopkins. of Middle
port visited friends here Sunday.
Miss Edith, sister of Mr.. james
Carr, who resides near Marietta.
Ohio. arrived here last week and
will make this her future home,
Miss Edith Hall of Petersburg,
is here, and will spend the winter
with her aunt, Mrs. d. s. Snyder.
Miss Emma Mason. sister of Mrs.
O. E. Ray, who has been absent
for several months, returned home
last week.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1903-12-09

Every one was glad to see Capt.
Q. e. Hess ont on the streets Mon
day. Mr.. Hess a week or 30 ago
was in an explosion of powder and
narrowly escaped from death, the
building he was in was wrecked.
Mr.. B. K. Bell and wife, of Leon
were visiting Mrs. Bells brother
81. s. Wolf Sunday.
Miss Margaret Moriarty return
ed to her school at Kenova Satur-
day. The school was closed for a
month on account of smallpox
Mr.. and Mrs. j. L. Pannell, of
Middleport, have been visiting
Mrs. Psnnell's father Hon. Rankin
Wiley and other relatives the past
few days.
Mr.. and Mrs. y. Friedman. have
returned from a visit to Steuben-
vile, Ohio.
Mr.. E. F. Lee, from up the
Kanawha has rented Mr.. w W.
Bryan's house and has moved his
family into it.
Mrs. Homer Smith, who has
been quite sick for some time, is
very much improved.
Mr.. F. P. Mccoy, of Wyoma,
who has been in Pittsburg for
about two years, has returned to
his home.
Mrs. Clarence Stuart, will arrive
here today from Pittsburg on a
visit to her parents Capt. and Mrs.
O. F. Hess.
Messrs. e. B. Jones. @. o. Lewis,
l.. M. Knight and r. j. Patterson,
have returned from the meeting OF
the International Stock Show, al
Chicago.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1903-12-09
City Council.

The Council met in regular ses-
sion Monday night and consider
able business was transacted.
Jas P. Monroe was appointed
keeper of the city lookup, and will
take charge Immediately.
The franchise of Q. F. LowtheI
for the right to lay mains for natur-
al gas through the town, was grant
ed, and limited the time for CON-
pletion of the same within one
year, and required a bond of $10.-
600 for the faithful performance Of
the work. As there is good deal
of comment on the action of the
council and the exact nature Of
this franchise, we will publish the
same in full next week, which We
think will enable our citizens to
agree with us when we assert that
it il az fair and liberal franchise
as any company or individual
could ask.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1903-12-09

Mr.. @. n. Epicks, editor of the
Irrepressible. Winfield, was bust
ness visitor in town Saturday. and
made the Register pleasant call.
The many friends of Col. Frank
Ulsamer. of Gallipolis. will be glad
to learn that he is improving from
his late serious illness.
Mr.. and Mrs. Byrd Hill, who
have been in Toledo for some time.
have returned to Mr.. Hills old
home, Beech Hill.
Mr.. Philip g.. Walker. who has
been here the guest of Mr.. Griff T.
Smith for few weeks, returned to
Charleston Saturday. Mr.. Walker.
while here enjoyed several good
bird hunts.
Mrs. O. o. Selbe and children
left Sunday for Wheeling to join
her husband, and will go to house.
keeping there. Mr.. Selbe has been
there for some time. and has a coed
position.
Mrs. j. W. Long. of South
Side, returned home last Friday,
from visit to her daughter. Mrs.
Gilbert Harnsbarger, in Virginia.
Mr.. Geo. Long, of South Side.
was the guest of Mr.. j. 81. Hutch.
inson Saturday.
Mr.. John Hayman, of Debby
was in town Saturday and called
at this office and renewed his SUBJ
scription to the Weekly Register.
MIR. L. Hern. from up Kanawha
was in town Saturday.
Capt. w. j. Keister, of Ashton,
was in town Saturday.
Mr.. Claude Sayre, of Letart, was
in town Saturday on business.
Mr.. Grin Pullin, of Flat Rock
was in town Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. M. Meade have
returned from visit to their daugh-
tiers Mrs. j. l.. Jordan and Mrs.
John Stevens. of Fay, this county.
Mr.. Alexander Rifle living near
town renewed his subscription to
the Weekly Register while in town
Saturday.
Mr.. G.. o. Fowler, sister Miss
Hattie, and Miss Lizzie johnson.
of West Columbia went to Column
bus Sunday to visit relatives and
friends. also to attend the Hanna
Miranda wedding. which took
place Dec. End at the brides home,
400 East Seibert ST., Miss Hattie
being one of the bridesmaids.
Rev. G.. U. Balsley pastor of
Trinity M. e Church has been
slightly indisp osed for the past
several days. but was able to fill
his pulpit last Sunday night. aud
preached most excellent sermon
to large congregation.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1903-12-09

Rev. M E Peck, presiding elder,
will preach in the NJ E. Church
South, next Sunday at 7:30 P. NJ.
and hold QuartIy Conference Mon
day at 1870 A M. ALI are cordi-
ally invited.-C. E Cation, Pastor.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1903-12-09

The Kings Daughters Society of
the Presbyterian Church will give
a Box Supper Thursday evening
at the home of Mrs. Ed Hogg.
They have also prepared literary
program SO let every one come and
buy q Box.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1903-12-09

The Point Pleasant
National Bank-The
N ew B g. nk-is now
open for business in
the Kisar block, Main
Street. Don't forget
the name.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1903-12-09

Service at Christ Church tonight
at 7:30 O'Clock. Choir practice
after service. All members of the
choir are requested to be present.
Services at Bruce Chapel Sun
day morning and evening.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1903-12-09
OUTLET
To the Lakes is now Being Sought
by the c. & o.

An important movement is on
foot at the present time in railroad
ORIOLES. Railrosd men are not
running their roads for pleasure at
this season of the year. Just at
the present time, the head officials
of the chesapeake and Ohio, Nor
folk and Western and Hooking
Valley are inspecting the Hooking
Valley railroad, evidently with q
view of some kind of a consolida-
tion whereby the o. & o. and n.
& W. will have a northern outlet
to the lakes.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1903-12-09
Death of WIN. NeYill

Mr.. VIM Nevill. of Wyoma, this
county, departed this life on Sun.
day night Dec. 9Th 1908. aged 46
years. The deceased has been a
cripple for the greatar portion of
his life, and to his family and
many relatives and friends the
Register extends it's sympathy.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1903-12-09

MIR. L. Hern and Mr.. E. F. Lee
from up the Kanawha have bought
Mrs. 3. A. O'Roark's grocery store
on corner of 4th and Main SITS. and
will enlarge the stock and continue
business at the same place under a
firm name OF Lee & Hern. Mr.. Lee
being in charge of the store. 1t
will be an up-to-date store.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1903-12-09
Notice.

Rev. W. A. Byus. Jr, formerly
of Stockton. W.. Va, now pastor at
Fairfield. Kanawha county, will
preach a special sermon at Pine
Grove M. E. church. Sunday night,
December 81, 1903, at 7:30 O'Clock.
ALI persons are most cordially in
vited. Come and bring your
friends. Subject of discourse;
1.-THE Birth of Christ"
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1903-12-09

The Young Ladies Missionary
society of the Presbyterian church
will meet this afternoon at 200
O'Clock with Miss Emma Grover.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1903-12-09

Holy Mass will be celebrated at
the home of Mr.. NJ L. Moriarty
by Rev. Father Delaux, Sunday
Dec. Ii, 1908. at eight O'Clock.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1903-12-09
THESE oV RCoATS
1ETAIK''

as eloquently, although without
life, as the most gifted salesman
could speak for them. They
appeal, with telling effect, to
economical men who want to
wear fine custom-made clothes
at almost "ready-made" prices.
The beauty of the fabrics, the
excellence of the workmanship
and the richness of the trim
mings, all bear silent testimony
to the superlative excellence
that wins favor with well-dressed
men, every time. Whether you
are short and stout, tall and
slender or of regular build, we
have the overcoats and suits that
will just suit you and fit you
perfectly-they are the famous
Stein Bloch Smart Clothes
and are sold exclusively by US
in this town. Better get inside
of one today. You may need it
tomorrow. Suits and Over.
coats SIS upward.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1903-12-09

Don't forget the Box Supper
tomorrow evening at the home of
Mrs. Ed Hogg.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1903-12-09

: Hon. Rankin Wiley. of this city,
will be united in marriage at noon
today, Wednesday, Dec. 9th, 1908
to Mrs. Ella r. Holloway, of Hun
tington.
The ceremony will take place at
the home of the brides mother,
Mrs. Rockets, ON Third Avenue,
in that CITY, the wedding being
quiet affair.
The bride is a most estimable
lady, with many friends and rela-
tives, in this city and county, all OF
whom extend their best wishes and
congratulations.
Mr.. Wiley is one of Mason
Coanty's prominent. and popular
attorneys, politician and is well
known throughout the state. He
is largely interested in Point Pleas
ant and has done much to promote
its interests. We extend to them
our best wishes and may all the
blessings voLohsafed to mortals
here below be theirs.
The following steamers are now
undergoing repairs at the Kanawha
Docks at this place.
Miles a., M. B. Goble, Gather.
inc Davis, Big Kanawha, and q
large barge for T. j. Hall, of Gin
cinnati.
The Dock 90. being so rushed
with work has been using the
Armstrong docks for the dispatch
ofthis work, and no company be-
tween Pittsburg and New Orleans
serves its patrons better than this
one.
The Greenland, Greenwood
Cricket, Zanetta and e. r An.
drews are in Kanawha laid up or
account of Joe.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1903-12-09

DeBelI's Kidney Pills. Wine Of
Life, Bunsen's Catarrh Cure, Bun
sens Pine Tar Cough Honey. at
Van Gilder's.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1903-12-09

Mr.. o. E. Jones has bought Mr..
o. M. Nutter's, transfer business.
also his residence.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1903-12-09

Remember the Name Of
the Old Bank Merchants
National Bank. Now. Re
moved to the East side of
Main street. below Phoenix
Hotel.
Discount DISCO y: Rate 6 Per Cent.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1903-12-09

Rev. A. E. Grover will preach at
the Pleasant Flats church Sunday
morning and evening.
The Nome nugget., 1903-07-11
MATRIMONIAL WISDOM.

There are judges in this broad land who are very Solomons in wisdom. And there are others who are not Soomons but 1chabods It remains for St. Louis, Mo. judge to achieve noorety, if not fame. He will, however, be extolled by and condemned by others But this is apt to be the in everyday life, whether judges or fools be in question.
 The St. Louis judge recently held that "a wife should be emancipated from her mother" Good, but suppose the mother has other views? Emancipation in such depends not upon Solomons wisdom, but upon mothers will. The "husband is the head of the family" says this most learned judge land it is the wies duty to live where he chooses in the style he adopts and in the abode his station in life usti fes." Good again! But suppose the husband isn't
 the head of the family. Suppose the wife is the head or her mother or his mother?
 The St. Louis jurist is an idealist. The husband
 in the eye of the law s the head of the family, but the eye is often deceived "Let the husband not tug with thoughts of suicide' says the judge, but would he have the heart to make woman continue to live with a man who whned and talked of suicide? "The husband should not sulk," he sagely remarks. Of course not, but neither should the wife. "A man should be proud of his wife if others admire her, stead of being jealous, is part of the judges dica. True enough but if he hasn't intelligence enough to admire admirable woman before anybody else discovers her excellencies he is fool enough to be
 jealous when other people take note of them. Jealousy is the refuge of a who is conscious of his own inferiorty
 When married people are sensible they need no maxims. When they are foolish maxims will not be received. Marriage is merely question of destiny or common sense, sometimes both, but ounce of common sense is worth pound of destiny and tons of maxims.
The Nome nugget., 1903-07-11
THE LAW OF MINING CUSTOMS

The Act of Congress of 1872 known as the Federal Mining Law, recognizes part of the law of the land
 'the local customs and rules of miners in the several districts, so far the not inconsistent with the laws of the United States" Of this statute is to be construed allowing miners customs 10 re- strict but not to extend, the rights given under the Federal statutes.
 Whatever necessity existed for recognizing local customs has long since passed away They were relics of the early days, when there statutory laws and the miners in each district adopted and enforced their rules and regulations. At present, the only effect of recognizing these rulesoutsde of the general custom of recording notices of ocaons-is to provide foundations for litigation. The courts have repeatedly decided that no such rules either verbal or written can have any effect law, unless they are followed general custo m and the matter of custom is too vague and shadowy to establish the foundation for title to real estate. Indeed, believe that the highest judicial authority in Calforna-that of the present Chief Justice Beatty-has urged the repeal of this portion of the Federal statute, and expect to see such amendment incorporated in any changes made by Congress in the present mining laws.
 Many of the original rules in some of the mining districts in California today in the nature of curiosities. In at least of them, lawyers were forbidden to practice reside. In estimating as sessment work in another, from SIP to $l6 per day was allowed per man. Absence from the claim by the owner for a period of one year cntaed forfeiture Larceny was punished by fine and perpetual expul sion from the camp, and finally, Any person found guilty of wilful murder" should be hanged hy the neck until he was dead"
 Of course the miners customs recognized by the Federal statute only those that relate exclusively hut +hi bo,,f saying that mining rights as the foundation of title to the highest species of real estate, ought to be founded, like every other species Of property, on statutory laws.
The Nome nugget., 1903-07-11
THE COMMERCIAL ENTREPOT

There is saying extant among old timers of this it. For several days this week the ice pack has been plainly visible within sight of Nome, and it appeared to be quite extensive, too. Old whaers tell how they were unable to get into Port Clarence bay in years gone by before the middle of July Up to this writing vessel large small has been able to reach that place. but it must be that by this time the ice has left the bay and the people of Teller will have water communication with their more fortunately situated neighbors.
 ts matter of fact Boring coast so far as harbor facilities concerned is not blessed An open road stead is the best that boast and when prcpar- ing for future developments we must reckon this basis.
 In article published recently in this paper it was pointed out that Nome is the most accessible point this coast, either in early spring in the late fa because it is the most exposed point. With out doubt this is true and for that alone Nome will continue to be the commercial enrepot of Seward peninsula This being the case, let prepare to take congressional committee will shortly visit Nome, let us endeavor to impress the minds of the delegation the necessity of harbor improvements. An appropri- ation should be asked for the improvement of the mouth of Snake river, that small craft and barges at least could obtain easy and safe shelter in time of stress or storm. This is but suggestion; there many others that may we'll be made. Furthermore assured that if do not make our reasonable needs known we may expect absolutely nothing.
The Nome nugget., 1903-07-11
THE PREVALENCE OF GOLD.

Gold is now admitted to be the most uniformly distributed of all the metals, and 1t would seem al most that the distribution of its nuggets is common Marvellous discoveries reported disputed terri tory on the banks of the Amur river. Both Russia and China anxious to possession of the ter ritory, and scores of Mongolian miners said to be hastening thither.
 There can be no question that there is territory at present unworked in this world where conditions will be found similar to those through which the early California pioneers won their rewards. South Amer ica is less prospectsd than Africa. The Republic of Colombia is known to have large of auriferous gravel in which nuggets of considerable sze not only of gold, but of platinum, have been found. British Dutch and French Guiana while decidedly unhealthy, have each been proven to contain promising pacers. The interior of Brazil that vast republic, is unknown, having been investigated by travellers to less extent than Central Africa The possibilitie. of this country are enormous; and gold is known to exist. On the western slope of the Andes, says exchange, owing to the stetpness the mountains and the rapidity with which streams have flown through periods longer than man can estimate there are few possibilities for placer accumulation. Ecuador and Colombia are exceptions On the Atlantic, however, even so far as Terra Del Fuego, mines may be discovered as rich as my of those which now excite the world From Australia discoveries reported in the north ern territory of South Australia, and as Western Africa is proving itself to have great of its own, be safely said that any country in the world may add at early date to the constantly in- creasng gold production. What effect this may have final adjustment of ratio between gold and sil- yer, is hard to say but it would if the argu- mens of the alarmsts in early days will be contro- yerted in a very practical manner There would seem to be no danger of the output of silver, even under circumstances less depressing than those due to the present lew price of that metal being greater in value than that of gold; consequently there may be atendency to return toward the old ratio with an increased value of silver as measured by gold.
The Nome nugget., 1903-07-11

"Nome's Advent as Permanent Mining Field" is the title of an ex- cellent article by John D. Leedy, NJ. E., the well known mining man of this section. The article and illustrations occupy six pages of a recent issue of the Pacific Coast Miner, and but for its length TIE NUGGET would like to republish it. It is a comprehensive yet conserva- tive review of the Seward peninsula goldfields. There is probably no practical mining man in Seward peninsula who has a broader actual knowledge of it's mining possibili- ties than Mir. Leedy.
The Nome nugget., 1903-07-11
THE MOUNTEBANK IN POLITICS.

In the last issue of THE NUGGET reference was made to the attempt of minority of the city council to establish "mess house" in the fire house. The citizens of Nome will be compelled to pay for the maintenance of lot of hangers-on and political boosters for one two irresponsible members of the city council who have nothing at stake. One of these is aatulent political harlequin who does not even represent the hat his head the shoes on his feet Without credit or standing of any kind in the community, but with a supply of gall that is illimitabe, this fellow insults citizens who rsally have something to lose, and would assume the role of dictator, if he could He is the cheapest Kind of a demagogue, political wart, who, through the indifference of the people, and the temporary ab of two councmen, swels his chest and, clothed with little brief authority, he shows to the fullest extent the qualities and the characteristics of the mountebank.
 As has been remarked, this fellows stock in trade is ignorance. gall and impudence. He represents grand stand plays, when he knows (if he has the mental grasp to know anything, except to manipulate petty grafD that the plays he makes hollow az sn empty vessel. There has never been anything to his public acts but sound
 THE NUGGET is constrained to make these remarks that the methods and wies of cheap political fakir may be understood. It admits that it is shooting at had pretty nearly arrived when the cheap worthless Rss and utter nsincerity of political fakirs such |tis should te thoroughly understood.