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La Junta tribune., 1903-10-03

who are in destitute circumstances.
The shop boys raised liberal
purse for them this week which
will be sufficient for their present
needs, but further aid will be
necessary which the good people
Of La Junta ought to respond
promptly in supplying.
The county commissioner have
been in session since the Ist in
stans for the purpose Of hearing
the complaints of those who are
dissatisfied with their assessment
for the year 1908. Quite a num-
Der Of taxpayers have exercised
their great American prerogat ative
Of registering kick. One Of them
was cattl. man near Fowler.
He claimed that he was assessed
too high, and did not have the
number Of cattle the assessor taxed
for him. alleging that he only had
I7s head. His assessment Is for
only forty head, and he evidently
made . grand mistake in registers
ing kick. The board viii meet
IN regular monthiy session next
Monday for the sransaesion 81 The
usual routine business. S
La Junta tribune., 1903-10-03
.ont MORE LOCAL rss..
Trade with II. q. Todd.
Trade at the City Pharmacy.

iidue at tue Sity HdIHdcy.
See Dunkin for bread, cakes.
pies and cookies.
For up-to date wall paper call
upon Barr x Hotchkiss.
Glass fruit jars, fifty cents per
dozen, at Gee & Burnert's.
For fresh bread, pres or cakes go
to Fishers postoffice news stand.
Buckley & Hart have list OF
"bargains" in homes. Look at
them.
Thursday night is ladies' night
at the Plaza bowling alley. Ladies
free every Thursday afternoon.
DR.. A. l.. Stubs Office in
Simonton block; telephone, Io22
red; residence phone, 7s2 black.
When in need OF any glassware,
fruit jars, or crockery OF any kind.
see Gee & Burnett. They sell the
cheapest.
Mrs. Joseph Posi-, who has
been visiting friends in Pueblo
during the past three weeks. re-
turned home Thursday.
The initial meeting OF the Fort
nightly Club has been postponed
from October sd to October roth,
out Of respect to the memory of
Mrs. c. b. Baldridge, deceased.
An excellent likeness of Mrs.
Mary L. Russell, of this city. ap
peared in last Tuesdays Denver
Post. Mrs. Russell is president
OF the Southern District Colorado
Federation OF Woman's Clubs.
E. o. Oakley. who has been
spending his vacation on his claim
and doing some hunting, has re-
turned and resumed his position
with the Court House Market
He reports an ex cellent time and
plenty of game.
For SALE-Lot so i4o, on
Iowa street; four-room house, hall,
pantry, closet; water in house,
front and back; small pay
ment down, balance same as rent.
Inquire at this Office, or write v.
W.Marshall, Box 44I, La Innts.
A. Ewing, for several months
past agent for the Santa Fe at this
point, has been promoted to the
position Of transportation clerk in
the Office OF Superintendent Cain,
succeeding ]. c. Shader. promoted
to the position Of trainmaster oi
the middle division with headquar-
ters at Newton, Kan. A.N.Turner,
relief agent, is in charge at the
depot at present.
"The Stork" company, who will
hold down the boards at the La
Junta Theatre. "Wednesday even
ing. October 9Th. will pass through
this city Tuesday morning 10 :
special train. on their way TO Trim
idad. The company travels 10 =
special train Of six cars--two cars
for scenery. two for baggage sad
two for members Of the company.
sThe Stork" resembles "The
Bursomsstes. " the leading man q
La Junta tribune., 1903-10-03
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United states Land OnIer. /
PUEBLO, Colo, JULY 4, 1914 4

United states Land O1scr.(
PuKsLo. Colo. July 3. isn.
NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN THAT TINE
~ foilowinp-uams.d settler has hled notice ul
her intention % make hnal pry,of ia supgnr oi
her claim, and that said proof yiu bc nsdc BE-
for Clerk ~ District Court nt La Junta, Colo,
IN Novemfer 4. lArl- vis: Mar A. Thomas,
II. v. 1.,KB for the southwest quarter. section
.. township - south range St west.
She names the following witnesses 70 prove her
continuous residences upon and cultivation ol
said land, viz. william n. Chown, Edward
Johnsou, Houston q. Bourne. Ant0uio Ehsrra-
s. A. ABBEY. Register.
First publication. September. -. 11rD.
Last publication. Octoa,rr u. faW
La Junta tribune., 1903-10-03

on the occasion OF the comPany's
visit to this city last year "lhe
Ssork" company IS one OF the
largest travelling on the road
W. II. BaIrd. . typographical
artist from the Smith Brooks con-
Germ Of Denver. has accepted
position with the TRIBUNE Bring
in your job work. il you want
something artistic We are pre-
pared and eager for the fray.
Good news arrives every lay
concerning the condition OF DIR.
Finney, who was operated nPon TOR
appendicitis at the Santa Fe hos
pital in Topeka recently. He was
very sick for about twelve hours
from the effects of the anasthetic
administered, but has improved
steadily since that time.
c. II. Vert. inspector for IL.
Woods. the Chicago commission
man, during the past season IN the
Arkansas Valley, and also in Cali
fornia and Texas, will leave soon
for California. where he has a po-
sition as foreman for the Eclipse
Orange Association. Mr.. Vert
reports that the prospect is good
for the largess orange crop this
season that California has ever
known.
George l.. Holly and vile pass
ed through town one day last week
on their way TO Denver, after
trip to California. Mr.. Holly
made an extensive tour through
the western states IN search OF To-
cation and finally decided to re
turn to Colorado. He has pur
chased book and stationery store
in Denver. his place OF business
being located at the corner OF
Fifteenth and Weiton streets, op
posite the new Orphcum theatre,
Where next1 Harding. the har
berdasher, has moved into the
store room recently vacated by L.
w. Hawkins. He has polished
up the windows and the handles
OF the big front door, and with up
to date fixtures and a new stock
presents an elegant appearance. in
fact quite metropolitan. We
wonder il he will next want to rent
the couu house, put in plate glass
show wind ,ws. Partisan fixtures,
and aspire to supplying toggery to
all the men in Otero county.
Some OF our citizens have the
idea that the La Junta Lyceum is
introducing its lecture course for
the benefit OF the Christian church.
This is mistake. Ii is for the
benefit OF the city, and ali profits
will 20 into the treasury OF the
lyceum TO give better course each
year. There are but two men. OF
more than twenty business men
who are backing the lyceum, who
are members OF the Christian
church, and one of them is MIR.
Lampkin. Help the Lyceum.
Captain A. ]. Bean. of the Sal
vation Army. resigned his COM
mission last week and went to work
for the Santa.Fe railroad company,
being unable to make living as a
Salvationist. Last Sunday, while
at work assisting a machinist, he
had the misfortune to dislocate his
knee. While pulling heavily on
crowbar it slipped, twisting and
wrsncbing leg, and dislocating his
knee. Captain Bean has family
who are in destitute circumstances.
The shop boys raised liberal
purse for them this week which
will be sufficient for their present
needs, but further aid will be
necessary which the good people
of La Junta ought to respond
promptly in supplying.
The county commissioners have
been in session since the Ist in
stan, for the purpose Of hearing
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-01-24
LIBERTYTOWN.

Our school opened Monday for the
first time time since Christmas, under
the management of Miss Maggie Davis,
We hope To see the school soon in "a
fiourishing condition.
Mr.. Thos T. Birmingham left Mon
day last for business and pleasure
trip to Philadelphia and other points
Providence permitting Rev. w. III.
Bancroft will preach here tomorrow,
Sunday afternoon. ut 80.
Mr. Oscar Timmons has returned
home from visit to his sister, Mr.. and
Mrs Henry Turner near Ocean City.
Our singing school will open Monday
evening next under the management
of Mr.. w. q. Nicholson
Sorry TO report Mrs Edward Griffin
i'll at this writing.
Mr.. Charles Smack and little son,
Reese, visited friends near Mt Pleasant
Sunday.
Miss Ida Birmingham, of Salisbury,
is visiting friends and relatives near
here this week
Mrs. Mary TlmmonS, one of our oldest
residents, is very i'll at this writing. and
her death is momentarilv expected.
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7IMMONSTOWN.

Mrs BaSsgtt Tlmmons spent Monday
with her sister. Mrs. james Lewis. Jr.
at Whaleyfille.
Masters Ernest and Eddie Powell
spent saturday and Sunday with Bas-
set Timmons. ,Jr
MISSES Margic Clark and Lizzie Tim
mons/were the welcome guests of Miss
Nergie Davis ut Mt Pleasant Saturday
and/Sunday last.
MIR j. : Webb made business trip
u Wizards one day last week
The children around here have been
enjoying skating for the last week.
Mr.. George Stevenson spent Sunday
with relatives at Mt Pleasant
Misses Laura and Bessie Clark are
spending few weeks at Whaleyville.
Misses Mamie Davis and Bertha Per.
due Were the welcome guests of Miss
Cotilda TimmonS Sunday
Mrs Lemue Clark and Mrs. Jacob
Webb spent Sunday with Mrs Daniel
Perdue al Logtown.
Mr.. Lemuel Clark spent Sunday with
friends AT Mt Pleasant.
Mr.. Cyrus Mitchell was seen in our
village one day last week.
Miss Earno Perdue visited Miss Lizzie
TimmonS Monday
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GOODWILL.

Miss Olive Payne. who is attending
school at Pocomoke City. spent Satur.
day and Sunday at home with her pa.
rents, Mr. and Mrs. VIM. H. Payne
Misses Nancy and Ethel Pilchard
gave "a tatfv pulling last "Wednesday
evening. Among those present Were
Miss Blanche Bonneville, and McSsrS
Carl Powo II and Elmer Hudson.
Mr. John Pilchard. made IL business
trip to Pocomokc City, one day last
week.
Mr. Clyde Reddcn aud sister Miss
Nellie. spent Sunday at the home of Mr.
and Mrs. VIM. II. Payne.
Mr. Major Hudson aud Asa Pilchard
spent Thursday evening with Miss
Blanche Bonneville
Mr.. Harrigan and family formerly of
Beaver Dam. have moved Ia this place
and occupy the house recently vacated
by Mr.. Edward Blades.
Miss Nellie Redden, has returned
home after a pleasant visit with friends
and lativcs near Bloomtown, Va.
Providence permitting there will be
Teaching at Goodwill NJ + Church,
Sunday by the pastor, Rev. J y.
Bennington.
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Urged Culture OF Oysters.

DIR. Hugh NJ Smith, of the United
States Fish Commission. lectured before
the Geographical Society of Baltimore
Tuesday evening at the Peabody Insti-
tute. The subject was "How the Gov
eminent Maintains the Fish Supply "
DIR Smith described the fish hatcheries
used i'll propagating fish. showing how
the demand for fish as "A food supply
would soon exterminate them if their
breeding was left TO nature. There are
36 of these hatcheries in the United
States. Many views were shown illus
trIting the different stages of artificial
Matching.
Dr. Smith criticised the Legislature of
Mary land for not providing means for
the planting and cultivation of oysters
by the State, saying that Mary land
would soon fall back into an insigniti.
cant position i'll her production of
oysters.
The diamond back terrapin. of Mary
land fame, he said. is not indigenous to
the Chesapeake. hut all come from the
waters of the Southern States and are
only kept in the Chesapeake bay until
there is demand for them
The credit of maintaining the fish
supply, he said. must be given to the
Fish Commission.
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GIRDL ETREE.

Revival services are being conducted
at the NJ + Church. All people who
feel interested should put forth an extra
effort to help Rev. Brewington in his
eager desire. and untiring work for the
salvation of souls
Mr. George A. Wcstfall, who has
been spending the holidays with his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Gilbert \ West
fall. has returned 10 his home in Roch-
ester, n Y, very much tn the regret of
his friends, IS he is always planning
something jolly for them.
Mr. William Averill, who mas been
very sick for the past week has again
made his appearances We ar" glad to
see him out as he Is always very much
missed when absent
Mrs Sallie Onlev. having spent the
past year with her daughter. Mrs Glen
Hack. M Los Angeles. Cal has returned
home Her son, Mr. l.. w Onley. met
her III Baltimore
Miss Verona \ Scarborough is being
entertained AT the home of her friend.
Miss Ada Smack. at Stockton
The question. should Liquor be
Abolished from the United States
which was very skillfully discussed by
the pupils of the Girdletree High School,
was very much enjoyed bv the patrons
and visitors Much credit has been ac.
corded Prof Johnson for the excellent
control which he has maintained over
the students and for 50 quickly having
won their respect.
Miss Estelle Truitt. a welcome visitor
20 4
ing the past week as the guest of the
Misses Scarborough. has returned 10
her home at Box Iron.
Mr.. Will Evans, of Philadelphia. and
Mr.. John Evans of Baltimore, and Mrs
DoIlie Holmes of Norfolk. were sum
moned To the bedside of their mother.
Mrs. George Evans. who is dangerously
i'll at her home near the bay.
Mr. and Mrs. c. c Dukes entertained
number of their relatives ut tea last
Tuesday in honor of their uncle aud
wife, Mr.. and Mrs George Dukes, of
Tuckahoe, \. j., who are here on
visit
Mrs. L T. Jones and son. Milton,
spent Monday very pleasantly with
friends in Snow Hill.
Mrs. Esther Truitt, of Chincoteague.
is visiting her neice, Mrs. Sallie Dukes.
Mr. Stewart Bromley. of Stockton,
was among the visitors in town Monday.
Mrs. John f. Bennett and daughter,
Miss Lola. spent Tuesday very pleas
antly with Miss Esther Bennett at
Snow Hill.
We are very sorry to report the illness
of Miss Elma Bratten. one of our popu-
lar school teachers, and sincerely hope
she will soou be able to resume b,J
duties. 4"
MessrS. ID c. Callahan aud .TaXeS l.
Webb, of near Klej Grange. werYpleas-
antly entertained at the home oYNlr. \
w. Webb Saturday.
The teachers and pupils of Tle Grlle
tree High School will hold YfeStival in
the Red Mems Hall Friday and Satur.
day evening, Jan Both aud fist Oysters.
ice cream and all kinds IT confectiop
cries will be on sale. Everybody is in
vited to attend. Proceeds are 10 be
used for the benefit of the school This
step made by Prof. johnson proves that
he has the interest of fhe school at heart
and it is the duty of every person who
is interested in the/ school work to cot
operate with che Prof. and make his frs
effort ii complete kucceSs.
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W. {. I. U. Meeting.

The Woman's Christian Temperance
Union of Snow Hill, held business
meeting Tuesday afternoon January
10Th, and it was plainly noticeable from
the earnestness exhibited that they had
determined IT, do more work this year
than they have ever accomplished he.
fore. The crying need for work or re
formation and temperance in Snow Hill
* self evident to all good people aud at
this business meeting Christian women
We're determined that work on their
part should begin at once a meeting
Ia re-organiZc the Loyal Temperance
Legion and place it under the leader.
ship of a competent superintendent with
two or three assistants was called for
Friday afternoon. Jan. 23rd, at Head
quarters A committee To make plans
for much needed work was appointed,
and believing that when God is with
Us the wicked cannot prevail against
us, We know that this work will be
successfully carried on and may help
TO bring the glad day when Snow Hill
will have no licensed saloons 10 tempt
the young and weak Reports of super
intendents were full of encouragement
An Information Contest" enlivened by
StltCt music CuHSlStliS III uuttS anu
solos had been held at the home of our
president. Mrs X j. McAllen, since our
last meeting and was very enjoyable
The flower mission superintendent re-
ported she had made six visits tn the
sick and when flowers were not given,
some necdful articles of clothing were
distributed The superintendent of
sabbath observance told of Sunday
school work. DR. Martindale had been
secured and he had given very interest
ing talk not only to the children but
adults of the NJ + School, and in hI
address spoke of the great temperance
victory that was recently won by rhe
good people of Salisbury. The supcrin-
tendent of scientific temperance Instruc.
ton, stated she had placed two physiol-
ogy journals III the primary department
of our public school and selections from
the same were read by the teacher to
the pupils. She also reported that this
journal was used by the colored teach
ers in their schools. and four had been
given in homes and one left in one of
our dental offices The superintendent
of narcotics had been busy and told of
distributing literature and anti tobacco
pledge cards and several BOYS had signed
the pledge. We trust all the members
will be present at the next meeting.
PRESS SUIT.
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GRAY'S CORNER.

As there was some Misunderstanding
in the price of admission of the last
entertainment held here: il will be
positively understood that hereafter the
price of admission is. adults - cents,
children under feet half price.
Mrs. stephen QuIllcn. who was taken
last Saturday night with IA most severe
attack of neuralgia is much better.
Oar school reopened Monday last
which pleases the patrons very mich.
We could not see any reason for closing
il.
Mr. William CULLEN who has been
down the bay guuing for several days
for ducks reports no game
Mr.. and Mrs George Hill spent sun
day last with their parents near Jones
Post Office
Mr. Alfred Collins and wife of Berlin
visited friends and relatives near here
last week.
MIR. George Jones. near this place,
gave wood-cutting and quilting party
IA few days ago There were many
present who enjoyed the pleasures Of
olden times to their full extent. We all
left complimenting Mr.. and Mrs Jones
for the happy hours we had spent, and
should like to livefthe same again.
In the good old winter time. when no
one is busy working. why does not some
beloved friend give US IA tatfy jerk
ing. We certainly would be com
plimented tot receive an invitation.
and the way we would jerk and chew
that stuff would astound Mrs. Carrie
Nation.
Mr.. Joseph Taylor, who purchased
and is noW living on the Massey farm.
has madeja great many Improvements
and is still at work.
Mr.. Lester Holland, of Green Run l..
> s.. was III our midst Sunday last
We aHe always glad to welcome our old
fRfas home
Rur pastor, Rev. j. Edward Brooks.
hf berlin charge. quietly married Miss
Ma&y Kelly. and Mr. Severn Hudson at
the bome of the bride near st. Martins
this jweek
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Death of Mrs. nan,

Mrs. Isaac ]. Hancock died ~ the
home of her husband near Georges
Island Landing, on FRIDAY. January
9TH, OF heart failure, supernduced by
pneumonia, after AN ILLNESS of ONLY ten
days. She leaves husband, Isaac j.
Hancock, a successful oyster planter,
and two boys, Isaac Milton, and Howard,
aged respectively eight and ten years,
to mourn their loss. Mrs. Hancock was
the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
William Robinson, who reside near
Stockton, and was 81 years old at the
time of her death. Mrs. Hancock was
not "A protesting Christian, but her life
was full of acts of loving kindness and
Christian charity, and before her death
she gave testimony of her belief in the
love of Christ, and of faith in His saving
power. Funeral services were held at
two O'Clock i'll Portersville, NJ. p. Church
where she had been "A regular attendant
since her marriage, and interment was
made i'll the cemetery at that place.
The funeral services We're conducted
by Rev. j. b. North. of Snow Hill, and
Messrs Thomas Cottman, William Cott
man Turner DiSharOOn and Hamilton
Mason, Mr. Alfred Child, John Carter
acted as pail bearers.
Sleep dear one, where we have lam thee,
In the cold AMI silent tomb
Though cur hearts are sad and lonely,
And our homes are filled with gloom.
When deaths angel slowly beckoued,
You just calmly closed your eyes:
Then your pure spirit jOurneyed
I" its home beyond the skies.
In the Home where thou art resting
Free from pain and earthly care.
BY the gate watch for our coming.
For well try 10 meet thee there
In the grave leave thee sleeping,
Till the resurrection day;
Yet in our hearts we II ever keep thee,
While we tread lifc's rugged way.
SINCERE FRIEND.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-01-24

Professor L. NJ Price, son of Mr.
ID. T. Price, of Darlington. who has
been chemist at the Maryland Agrlcul-
tural College Experiment Station for
several wears, has been appointed re.
search physiological chemist to the
United States Government The work
of Professor Price on Digestion has been
favorably commented upon by scientific
journals throughout the country, and
has brought HIM offers from various in
situations to continue this line of work
with them. He has made many friends
at his present position who will wish
him well at his new post where he will
begin work the first of February Pro
fessor Prices wife is native of Wor-
cester County. formerly Miss Adele.
the Youngest daughter of the late Irving
Spence. ESQ
We are going TO cut off some names
from our subscription list of persons 10
whom we have sent notice of their be-
ing delinquentS, and have received no re-
ply. We have done our part and used
the utmost courtesy in asking for the
money due us We will wait few
weeks for a reply and then if il does
not come we shall put such accounts in
the hands of collection agency. We
cannot visit people who live outside of
Worcester County and all of them
know our terms for the MESSENGER are
cash in advance We have been as kind
as we know how 10 be and we don I
want anyone to take this paper who
does not want it. We appreciate the
subscribers who show an appreciation
of orr efforts to give them good pa
per by paying for it. Will you attend
TO this matter at once:
Capt. James Richardson died at his
home near Berlin last Sunday night of
Bright'S Disease. in the nth year of his
ag9 When he was ten years of age he
WEnt To sea, and from that time till
Tis 59th year. he followed the water
Eighteen years ago he was selected to
pct as tollkeeper of the Bridge at Ocean
City. in which capacity he remained
Nntill the toll was taken off, when he
Was retained to look after the draw
bridge. Mr.. Richardson was patient
sufferer and met death with his usual
courage and fortitude. Seven children
survive him: Mrs. William Rayne,
Mrs. Josiah Campbell. and Lemuel Rich
ardson of Wilmington, Mrs. Sallie
Fisher. of Chincoteague, Mr.. James f.
Richardson and Mrs. Frederick Rdings,
of Berlin, and Mrs. Benjamin Esham,
of Snow Hill Funeral services We're
conducted at his home by Rev. Mr..
CAN'T. of Berlin, and interment was
made in Evergreen Cemetery, on Tues.
day.