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Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-11-03
The Evolution of Names.

The evolution of names from foreign
tongues into English is in many cases
easy. From the German Bauer to the
English Bowers and from the French
Boulanger to the English Bullinger is
but a step, as it were. But there are
no people who are oftener more hui
morously accused of altering their
names than the Irish. Thus Crehan
has become Rehan; Carroll. Karl; Dill
lon, Dyllyn; Diver, Devere and Deyyr;
McCarty, Macartee and Makart; Stat
terry. Slater and Satterlee; O'Brien.
Obrion and Breen; McGinness, GUM
ness and lines; Reilly, Relyea; Duffy,
Dufay; McGutfin. Magotfin; Quinn,
Queen; Fogarty, Fougert; Haggerty,
Haggart; Sully. Soule. The English
singer, Braham, merely dropped a let
ter when he went on the stage. He
was a Hebrew, and his real name was
Abraham.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-11-03
Popular Young Peo-
pie to Wed

Mr.. Roy Holster, of Lauckport,
N Y, and Miss Pearl Hall, OF
VIII cling, will be joined in the
holy bonds of wedlock tomorrow
morning at 10 o'clock at the home
of the brides parents Mr.. and Mrs.
James F. Hall, Of Eoff street.
The contracting parties are
both we'll known In this city
where they have host of
friends. The Review extends con-
graduation In advance, to the pop
ular young couple.
Misses May Hall, Jessie Folwell
and Mayme Hail, of this city, will
leave this evening on the 6.lS train
for Wheeling TO attend the we'd
ding.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-11-03
MarriaEe In the Orient.

In the east-fn India, China and ia.
pan-girls are married very young.
With us they would still be considered
children and would be in bibs and pin
azores. But over there girls Of twelve
are considered Of full manageable
age, and it is not at all uncommon to
End wives Of six or eight or ten years.
When a proposal of marriage is made
the father of the young girl is applied
to, and the following style Of answer
is considered stylish and elegant:
81 have received with respect the
marks Of your goodness. The choice
that you deign to make Of my daugh-
ter to become the wife Of your son
shows that you esteem my poor daugh-
ter more than she deserves. My
daughter is coarse and stupid, and l
have not had the talent to bring her up
we'll Yet shall nevertheless glory in
obcying you on this occasion"
This is the proper and accepted mode
Of reply. But. fortunately for the girl
wives Of the east, individuals are often
kinder than the law itself, so that a
family is often bound together by hap
py and cordial relations, such as could
not exist if man really felt his wife
to be coarse and stupid.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-11-03
Dentists Use Much Gold.

II there is a scarcity of gold during
the twenty-frst and twenty-second cen
turtles dentists. according to German
statistician, will probably be more to
blame than any one else.
He asserts that they use every year
in filling teeth and other work about
800 Kilograms of gold, the value Of
which is 100000, and that at this rate
the graveyards Of the various coun-
tries will contain in 300 years from
now $15O,OO0OOO worth Of gold.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-11-03
Obituary..

In loving remembrance of little
Precious McKelvey, the little three
old daughter of Mr.. and Mrs
Grant MeKelvey whose death oc
cured Wednesday night from the
Effects of burns received Monday
from a gas stove.
Another little lamb has gone
To dwell with Him who gave
Another little darling girl
Is sheltered In the grave.
God needed one more angel child
Amidst his shining band,
And so he bent His loving smile,
And clasped our darling's hand
Mt In the silent tomb.
Is hidden the flower fair,
But In eternals bloom
Twill ever blossom there.
A FREUD.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-11-03
Old Custom Handed Down.

How many can tell the origin of the
habit Of closing the eyes in prayer:
Far back in the past the sun was the
universal object of worship. AS it
rose above the horizon the devotee
thanked it FOR its return to bless the
world. AS it set in the west he i'm
plored its early return. His face was
always toward the sun in prayer, and
his eyes were closed to prevent blind
ness. The habit has passed down from
father to son for thousands of years.
Though the object of worship has been
changed. the custom survives.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-11-03
Married at Pursley

Married yesterday afternoon at
the home of Rev. G. w. Eagon, of
Pursley, Mr.. B. E. Estes to Miss
Lizzie Foster. The bride IS a resi-
dert of Connaeant. o. and the
groom of Waterford, Pa. The hap
py couple will make their future
home at Pine Grove, where Mr..
Estes holds position with the Eu-
reka Pipe Line company. At pres
eut they are the guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. E M. Cdesuey, of the South
Side. The Review joins with their
large circle of friends In extending
congratulations.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-11-03
PLAIN PROOF
What This Gentleman Says Is a
Mere statement of Fac

Mere statement of Fac
NJ one can have any reason for
dissenting from the particulars and
proofs which follow, for veri6ca
ton of the same Is within easy
reach of every resident of this
vicinity. That Doan's Kidney Pills
promptly and efsctually cures kid
uey complaints Is substantiated not
only In this particular case, but by
all who have given them a fair trial.
Testimony likewise shows that you
do not have to take them indefinite
10 tn be cured.
Wa ter McLachlin, a machine
hand, employed at J, Holiday &
Sons planning mill, Wheeling, w.
Va. address 3o32 jacob street says:
Had I not used Doan's Kidney
Pills when did I would not be
alive now. I was In terrible con-
dition. and although I took quarts
of medicine / got no better, but
worse. Erie ds spoke of my bad
appearance and thousands knew
about 1t. could hardly get around
and felt and looked like man more
than living one. Doan's Kidney
Pills were blessing to me, half a
box relieved me, three boxes en-
tirely cured me and now 1 teel as
though my back was as strong as
that OF any horse in Wheeling. I
would rather have box OF Doan's
Kidney Pills than the services OF
all the doctors In the States.
For sale by all dealers. Price,
so cents a box Foster Milburn
company, Buffalo, N. Y, sole
agents for the u. S.
Remember the name-Doan's-
and take no other.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-11-03
PAINFUL
ACCIDENT

Harry Rynard, the eleven year
old brother of Mrs. Arch Willoueh.
by, of Brown Betty street, had the
misfortune last evening while play :
Ing with an old curtain roller to
fall In such way that the spring
flew cut and struck him In the eyes,
causing a very dangerous and also
very painful cut. DR. Nor Is
was called and dressed the wounds
as soon as possible. but as yet can =
not say whether the sight OF one
eye will be destroyed or not The
child was resting as we'll as could
be expected today.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-11-03
SOCIETY

Mrs Harry Kirk of Stocking
avenue was hostess last evening to
the members of the Girls Mission
ary Club, of the Presbyterian
church, which met In regular semi
monthly session. "Glory" was the
word for quotations and each mem
Der present re 1pouded at roll call.
The subject for discussion was
Mexico and the United States, Z"
The Misses Callie Krug, Sall'e Rus
sci and Lenora Costing read very
interesting papers on the subject
After the regu'ar business meeting
Mrs. Kirk served a dainty luncheon
Those present were Misses Sallie
Russell, Ora Morris, Lenora Cos
ling, Blanche Boice, Gertrude MOI
cross. Minnie Porter. Edith Rei'z,
Maude Anderson, Rlsie Stealey
Halle Swar, Ethel Barber, Hester
Irwin, Lyle Graham, Callie Krug
and Mrs. John Thompson.
~
A very delightful outing last
night was the "Marshmellow
Toast" given at Paden Park. The
young people left the city on the
eight O'Clock car aud shortly after
their arrival at the paak bond fire
was started that could be seen for
miles up and down the river. The
coffee was boiled and the marsh
mellaws toasted 10y the gentlemen
of the party while the ladies spread
a picnic luncheon. The party re-
turned to the city on the last car
declaring that an evening picnic IS
far more interesting than one given
In the daylight. Those present
were the Misses. Bessie Marsh. Jo-
sephine Norris, Blayne Berry, Nell
Burns, Helen Pomeroy, Messrs
Ralph Devore, d.. Morris, George
Crawford, Lucier Talbot and
Arthur Hoen G. of Marietta, o.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-11-03
When Washington Was Inaugurated

On the occasion of Washington's sec
ond inaugural many of the members
Of congress were DESTROYS of waiting
on him in testimony of respect as chief
magistrate. \ motion was made to
adjourn for half an hour for the pur-
pose, which, however, met with great
opposition as species Of homage-'it
was setting up an idol dangerous to
liberty; it had a. bias toward mon
archy"
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-11-03

Mrs. James Heupeghau ard little
daughter, of Wells street, left this
afternoon for Martins Ferry, Oaio,
where they will visit relatives for a
few weeks
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-11-03

For Sale-One $3.50 90 organ
good as new. Will sell cheap or,
will exchange or good horse For
particulars call GA address 2o5 Dia
mond street, Slstersville, W. Va.
It'd & Itw
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-11-03

Mr.. Hunter, Superintendent for
the Pure OIL company and Capt.
Reedy took their families and drove
out to the country yesterday and
spent the day gathering mats.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-11-03
Mrs. Charles Wendelken

Mrs. Charles Wendelken pur.
chased the Burley property ON Ben
ton street today. Consideration
private. Mr.. Burley will leave with
bis family In the near future for
Independence, Kan. where they
will make Their future home.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-11-03
The Country.

"What is the country" asked dis
trict visitor Of a slum child. The quick
reply was. 1.-The place where things
are alive" Yet many country boy
or girl says, 81 wish were out Of this
dead place and in the live city,
Youths Companion.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-11-03
To the Rest of His knowledge.

ITO what do you attribute your
longevity?7 asked the reporter.
My which," queried the oldest in
habitant.
Your longevity?' repeated the Pc,
porter.
Never had it. AS far as can re-
member l amt never had no sech COM
plaint"-Puck.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-11-03
J. T. Jones Hose
Company

The annual meeting of J. T.
Jones Hose company No. I, for the
election of toGcers will be held on
Thursday evening, Nov. S. Every
member should be present at this
meeting as business of importance
will be transacted.
BY order,
THOMAS FINLAYSoN,
W. L. RUSSELL, Pres.
Sec.
At
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-11-03

The many little friends of Master
Fred Conway, of Blown Betty
street, will regret 10 know that he
Is dangerously Ill with pneumonia.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-11-03

Carl T. Carey,ofZ nesville' Ohio,
Is In the city the guest of Mrs. and
Rev. H. B. Bowden, of Rail Road
avenue
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-11-03

Lost Ladies gold watch and al
so locket with 8 chip diamonds, land
name on back. Finder will please
return to Fisks Sewing Machine
Office, W. lis street.
IIztf
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-11-03

I'd Culbertson, the prominent
oil operator returned home yester-
day FROM a business trip to Woods
field, D.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-11-03

R. E. Stripgle, representative OF
the l. H. Smith Wooden Ware
company, of Pittsburg, was calling
on trade here yesterday.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-11-03
Administrators No ice.

All persons having debts of any
kind against the estate Of David
C. Garman, deceased, or knowing
themselves to be Indebted to his
estate are hereby notified to pre-
sent their debts to me for settle
me- +, properly probated and to pay
TO ne any debt of any kind they
owe said estate.
Given under my hand this the
3rd day of November, 1923
J. O. GARMAN.
Administrator CT the estate of
David c. Garman deceased.
sgd ItW.
Mr.. Brown, sales agent for Ora.
ham & Bumgartuer of Parkers urg
was business visitor here yester-
day.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-04-10
LONDONDERRY.

r. S. Goddard has moved into the ten
ement over the post-office.
Mis-. Weston and daughter returned
Tuesday to their home in New Haven.
The Messrs. Davis are making repairs,
paperng, painting and refurnishing the
hotel which they bought recently.
a. E. Cudworth is attending the county
court at Newfane w. A. Shattuck and
d. b Goddard are there as jurymen
Mrs. NJ. II. Burroughs, who has spent
the winter at her son-in-law's, a. w.
Daviss went Tuesday to Glover, TINS
state.
There was a handsome display OF mil
linery at the opening at the rooms OF
Miss Louise Babbitt on Church street last
Wednesday.
Rev. M II. Smith is attending the Meth
odist conference at Mortified this week
He expects to remain here, as that is the
universal wish of his parish.
y social dance was held at the town hall
Friday evening which was well attended
by between 80 and 40 couples Music was
furnished by George Cobb and George
Davis, with j. B. johnson as prompter
The following teachers have been en-
gagged for the spring term of school, be-
ginning April 20: No. l. Florence Hathorn;
No. g. Miss Warner; No. A. Miss Gibson;
No. 9, Mrs. Addie Allen; No. 10, Mrs. Eta
Grswold; No IL, Olive Churchill; No. Il
higher department Lyle o. Pierce, prl-
mary Mary A. Pierce; No. 10, Rev. NJ. H..
Smith
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-04-10
WILMINGTON.

o. Z. Butterfield went to county couS
on Wednesday.
Rev. Z. E. Wells is attending confer
ence in Mortified.
Paul Butterfeld of Yale is spending q.
short vacation with his parents.
Rev. o. II. Palmer occupied the Baptist
pulpit last Sunday in the absence of Rev.
NJ. r. Foshay.
Charles H. Parmalee has been granted
a license to sell intoxicating liquors for
medicinal purposes.
Mountain mills have started up for the
season. John McDade will have charge
of the saving this season.
Extensive repairs are being made upon
the village mill and the Readsboro Chair
company will carry on an extensive bus
mess.
Miss Faith kidder accompanied by her
friend, Miss Petersen, of the New Eng
land Conservatory, are in town for their
vacation.
W. L. Fitch had his sleeve caught on
a shaft few days ago, and was thrown
violently, but escaped with a badly
sprained shoulder.
The case of Clark VS.. Hall was tried
Monday before Justice w. r. Boyd and a
jury. Clark bought 26 sheep of Hall in
the fall of 1901 and in the winter II died.
Clark claimed misrepresentation Charles
s. Chase appeared for the plaintiff ana
Lawyer Butterfield for the defendant.
The verdict was for the defendant to re-
cover costs.
The body of Elijah Spencer, who died
in Brattleboro Sunday, was brought here
Wednesday for burial. Mr.. Spencer was
one of the old-tme residents of Whining
ton, living in the eastern part of the town
on the place now Occupied by Thomas j.
Hall He was a Methodist and was one
of the most sincere and thoroughly good
men who ever lived in town, held in the
highest regard by all who knew him and
doubted by none
The body of John II. Prouty, 81, was
brought here Monday from Albany and
buried in the village cemetery Tuesday.
Rev Mr. Woodman officiated at brief
/ funeral services at j. II. Kidder's. Mr..
/ Prouty was the youngest son of Plum
mer Prouty. an old resident, who died
a number of years ago. He went from
here over 80 years ago and had been en-
/ gagged in the printing business in Albany
He was a member of the congregational
church and the Masonic fraternity. Ills
/ only brother Jason w. Prouty of Brat
tleboro was the only relative present
At the annual meeting of the Fire
company on Saturday evening the follow
ing officers were elected for the ensuing
year: Foreman, ID. o. Butterheld; assis-
tant foreman, II. f. Mann; LIST. engineer
H. E. Corkins; I'd, O. r, Buell. 3rd., Is
p. Ames; Attn, II. l.. Fox; LIST hoseman, c.
s. Barnard; I'd, l.. L. Strawser; Srd., G
p. Morris; 4th., John Fowler; LIST, axman
Joseph Demour; ID, C. C. Barlow; Isl
brakeman, NJ. L. Burr; ID, c. p. Buffum
clerk c. NJ. Russell; assistant, f. l.. Al
len; steward, Merton F. Barber; janitol
and bell ringer, A. l.. Morris. Each mem
Der will receive $500 for services during
the year and be subject to a fine Of
fifty cents for absence from each meet
| ing.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-04-10
WEST HALIFAX.

Carl Woodward has moved to the farm
lately bought by him of Clark and Stone.
Mrs. Lucy Fowler has sold her farm to
Il Mr.. Mitchell, who has taken possession.
Sugaring has gone by, leaving but very
little money for the farmers. 1t has
been light crop of poor quality.
Albert Gates is canvassing this and ad-
joining towns for Keith's art goods ana
is also delivering them. He is receiving
many orders.
The listers are all around trying to find
out how much people are worth. They
claim the new law raising the exemptions
in savings banks to $1,000 will cut down
the grand list.
Road Commissioner Scott who has
charge of the roads in this part of the
town, is looking after them. He believes
in fixing the roads early. He reports the
roads in good condition.
\ good number of patrons of the North
River creamery in this town have
changed to the Charlemont creamery.
Henry Farnum is gathering cream in
this town for the Charlemont creamery.
Addison c. Niles. 46, died Tuesday at
the hospital in North Adams. He went
there March 26 from Readsboro for treat
ment He was operated upon but COM
plications set in, causing death. Mr.
Niles was a native of this town, son of
MI. ana MIS-. James NJ. Niles. lie was
for years resident here, moving several
years ago to Readsboro, where he was
employed by the Readsboro Chair COM
pany He filled important town offices
in both towns. His son, Horace d. Niles
of Lebanon, N. H, was in North Adams
Monday and arranged to take the body
TO Readsboro, where the funeral was held.
The burial was in Halifax Thursday.
The surviving relatives are his wife, Mrs.
Eva Niles, a little daughter, the SON.
Horace, a brother E. II. Niles, and the
mother, who lives in Halifax.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-04-10
Sale of Land for Taxes.

THE nonresident proprietors of the
L town of Jamaica, in the county of
hereby notified that the taxes assessed
by said town within and for the year
1901, as below specified. remain in whole
unpaid on the following described lands
in said town of Jamaica, to wit: A GER
tain piece or parcel of land known as the
Henry j. Allen farm a farm with build
ings thereon. located in said town of ia
macia, and bounded and described as
follows viz: Beginning at land of Henry
Hamilton at Mill brook, so called,
thence running westerly by said brook
southerly by land of Charles w. Martin
to a beech stub, thence southerly by
land now or formerly of Frank Johnson
to a corner. thence easterly by land now
land of Charles w. Morgan to a corner
at land of Delos Watson, thence north
erly by said Watson's land to Mill brook,
SO called, to the place of beginning:
Simeon z. Walton by Henry ]. Allen
and Abbie Louisa Allen; supposed to con-
tain 100 acres, more or less. Original
proprietor of said land and premises un-
known: the present owner supposed to
be Dean II. Gerry. The taxes assessed
aforesaid on said lands and premises and
remaining unpaid as follows to wit
on list 1901. grand list 1852; town tax
s15.4; state tax $114; highway tax s2.29;
school tax 1881; county tax 10 Total
S23.1S.
And so much of said lands and prem
Uses will be sold at public auction at the
inn of VIM. F. Gleason. a public place in
said town of Jamaica, on the 18th day of
April. A. ID. 1903, at l o'clock p m. as
said taxes thereon with cost unless pre-
viously paid.
Dated at Jamaica, Vermont, this 23d
day of March. A. D. 1903, HOWE
Collector of Taxes for the Town of ia
maica. Vermont 1915
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-04-10
land Sale 3loticcs.


VHE nonresident proprietors of the
Il town of Jamaica in the county of
hereby. notified that the taxes assessed
by said town within the five years next
preceding 1902. as below specified, re-
main in whole or in part unpaid on the
following described lands in said town of
Jamaica to wit: certain piece or parcel
of land known as the Robinson farm,
located in, the said town, of Jamaica
and bounded and described as follows
viz. North by land of Geo. Clark; east
by lands of b. A. Vnton and Chas. Y.
Wider south by lands of II. MaHuron;
west by lands of Mason II. Jones and
Edmund Harris, supposed to contain $50
acres. more or less. Original proprietor
of said land and premises unknown. The
present owner supposed to be r.. II. BOst-
wick. The taxes assessed a 6 aforesaid
on said lands and premises and remain
On list 1897, grand list 800 town tax
$780, state tax rs; highway tax $l18:
school tax Sis; county tax .0S. Total
S1159
On list of 1898. grand list 1915; town tax
$3.50; highway tax sll3: school tax H.ss;
county tax .0S. Total Sl0.Gi
on list 1899. grand list $375; town. tax
$3.50; state tax 10; highway tax Sl.l3:
school tax SIS; county tax .OS. Total
On list of 1900, grand list 1913; town tax
1898: highway tax H.13; school tax S1sS;
county tax ; to;, Total $i253
$3.50; state tax 81; highway tax S.l3;
school tax s1.SS; county tax .OS Total
S11.2l
And so much of said lands and prem
ises will be sold at public auction a. the
inn of VIM. f. Gleason. a public place
in said town of Jamaica. on the 18th
day of April, A. d. 1903, at o'clock p. m,
as shall be requisite to discharge and
pay said taxes thereon with cost unless
previously paid.
Dated at Jamaica. Vermont this 23d
day of March, A. d. 1903.
c. ]. HOWE.
Collector of Taxes for the Town of ia
maica. Vermont. 1915
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-04-10
Congregational Church Statistics.

j. NJ. Comstock of Chelsea, who com
piles the statistics of the congregational
churches of the state. has sent his sum
maries to the national secretary. The 2l0
churches reported total membership at
the end of 1902 of 2l.115, an increase of
1903 over 1901. During the year there We're
65l additions ON confession of faith, and
1925 by letter from other churches. The
additions by confession are the largest
for five years. The removals were $40 by
death. 49, by letter and los by discipline
and roll revision. The sunday school
membership is 1911. an increase of 6l9
over 1901. The membership i'm the young
peoples societies has decreased PIG. and
is now GS3, though the number Of So
cieties has increased by four. The home
expenditures were $217,6i6 an increase
of S92S2 over 1891. while the amount given
to benevolent objects showed a decrease
of Sl26i and a total of $i6.42i