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The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1903-06-12
CHIEF
OPERATOR
RESIGNS


Miss Bessie saa'tleworth. whose swee.
soiee y known 20 thousands OF Mes'
Nirginsans' mas rendered ner fes'sna'aon
g CHIEF operator IN .he e2enahge o.
nee o. the Consoiiaased leiepnone com
pany. MSS snnttlewor'h entered .ne
service about ten years ago. engaging
INST with the Clarksourg Home company
which was later absorbed by the Sonsol-
dated company. she has been con.ln-
noasly IN the service with the exception
OF only = few weeks. As IN operator
there i none in the state more efficient,
none who has taken greater interest IN
the telephone bushes. and but few who
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1903-06-12
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

The shinnston Development company
to Lloyd s. Sap, two lots, Shinnston.
W. n. Edgell to II. n. Hustead, one
lot, Sardis district.
Duncan L. Despard to Diana n. Des.
pard, one lot, Dcspard block, city.
Diana N. Despard to B. NJ. Despard
two lots, city.
Burton N. Despard to Merchants Ma
tional bank, one lot, city.
West End Land company to E. Thad
Post, one lot, city.
G. W. Moore to Watt Reid, one lot
Glenmoor addition, city.
Eva N. Banks to s. G. and James F
Allen, one lot, Point Comfort.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1903-06-12
NEW LAUNDRY opRNs.

The laundry Of Messrs. siayton q Bry.
an at s4l East Pike street opened Mon
day morning for business. This Is new
enterprise and has practical men at the
head of it. A splendid plant has been
installed. the machinery being expensive,
modern and complete. Several delivery
wagon will be brought into use and IL Is
the intention to serve the trade in latest
style and with promptness and care.
These gentlemen are worthy and win
doubtless receive their fun share of pat
ronage.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1903-06-12
BEAUTIFUL RESIDENCE ron SALE.

House and lot IN the city Of Parkers-
burg, lot 72M feet front, $50 feet deep,
back to the alley, on Washington street,
opposite the Presbyterian church. House
good, six large rooms, double portieo and
porch to dining room and o good wen at
the kitchen door, and grapes an around
the porch and house, and . good, new
store house on the lot; also apples,
piums and cherries, and grape arbcr
from house back; good stable and out
buildings, good garden. Prize $1,000.
Here Is an immense bargain and II you
want Il, speak &C oncs. Mention No. IL.
List O. Yours truly,
vanhoe, W. Va. I
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1903-06-12
NEW CLERKS.

Messrs. T. F. Arnett and J. F. Stem
pie, who have been employed at the Acme
Publishing company's book store at
Morgantown, have arrived in the city
and have taken positions at the Acme
book store on Main street. They take
the place of Mr.. F. j. Brock, the treas
urer of the company, who was here hep
ing in the opening Of the clarksburs
store.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-07-15
Advantages OF Bank Account.

A man opens his bank account
when he makes his first deposit.
He deposits his money in the bank
because he knows the bank has
means and appliances for keeping
it safe, and because the bank is
better able to take care Of it than he
is. When the depositor opens an
active account he has the privilege
at any time to check out part or
all of his deposit.
A bank account is very useful if
the payment of a bill is disputed.
People do not always get receipts,
and if they do sometimes they lose
them. If bill is paid, but no
proof can be shown, and payment
is again demanded, too often it
must be paid twice. But if bank
check is given to pay the bill, this
is the best kind of evidence of pay
ment.
Besides checks constitute a good
record of ones expenditures. For
persons who do not have strict
business habits this mode of keep
ing their money and paying their
bills is especially worth observing.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-07-15
Judge Siebecker's Unique Decision.

Judge Siebecker of Wisconsin has
displayed Solomon-like wisdom in
some of his decisions. Two men ap-
peared before him. One was butch
er, who claimed that the defendant
owed him $40 for meat bill. The
defendant. a strikingly thin and gaunt
figure, denied the bill. Statements
and counter statements followed each
other with great rapidity. The lie was
passed, but the constable interviewed.
When was this meat purchased
which you sold the defendant?' asked
the judge.
During the past four weeks, your
honor" declared the butcher.
''Then / decide this case in favor of
the defendant remarked the judge,
deliberately, rs he scrutiniZed the ema-
ciated figure before him. His appear
ance indicates that he has not eaten
$40 worth Of meat in his lifetime.
Boston Post.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-07-15
Posted ON Italians.

A new vessel is being built to take
the place of the Washington, the board
ing boat of the port and in pursuance
of the present practice Of the revenue
cutter service in naming all the new
steamers after Indian tribes, it is pro.
posed to call her Wissahickon.
When Captain Ross of the cutter
Onondaga, which is now anchored in
the Delaware, opposite Race street
pier, was asked if he did not think the
word Wissahickon had very musical
sound, replied:
"Oh, yes! Wissahickon would sound
all right, and so does Onondaga, if the
people here would only let 1T so at that
But the present generation of boys
and it is they who set the pace in such
matters-know more about Italians
than they do about Indians. The 9th
er day, as was crossing Delaware av-
enue, I was Mortified at hearing a
street urchin say to dozen of his
longshore companions:
Cheese it fellers; here comes de
capting of de Dagom-Philadelp
Ledger.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-07-15
Did Not Report,

Colonel Mills, superintendent of the
West Point military academy, has a
reputation for sternnesS even among
army men. Years ago, when he first
took command of the post at Buffalo,
he found that station extremely lax
in discipline, and it was nc secret
among his friends that he proposed to
work some reforms. Shortly after his
installation he was one day annoyed
by the receipt of a telegram from
a subordinate off on furlOugh, which
read:
Twill not report today, as expected,
on account of unavoidable circum-
Stances"
The tone of the message was not
at all to Colonel Mills mind, and he
wired at once in reply:
Report as expected or give rea-
sons.''
Within an hour the following mess
age came over the wires, dated from
q hospital in New York:
Train of-can't ride; legs Off
can't walk Will not repart unless you
insist New York Tribune.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-07-15
DIES IN CALIFORNIA.
Mrs. Ella N. Butler nee Ella Brink
man Joins Silent Majority.

Brothers and sisters here re-
ceived sad news this week annOunc-
ing the death of Mrs. Ella N. Butler
at st. Helena sanita1ium, California,
July 9Th.
Mrs. Butler is more familiarly re-
membered as Ella Brinkman and has
number of brothers and sisters liv-
ing-eight in all-some Of whom
reside here. Her parents are dead.
Deceased left Wisconsin about
seven years ago and went to Cali
fornia where she completed her
education and engaged in teaching.
Two years ago she was united in
marriage to Prof. Robt. Butler, a
prominent man in school circles,
and their lives had been happy
ones. Nine weeks since a baby girl
was born to them and the future
seemed still brighter. Nature
willed differently however for the
mother and babe were both taken
dangerously ILL., The little one ex-
pired first, followed by the mother
week after
Deceased was twenty eight years
of age, possessed of worthy attain
ments and her loss is deplored.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-07-15
Yeu Will Never Be Sorry.

For living white life.
For doing your level best.
For looking before leaping.
For your faith in humanity.
For being kind to the poor.
For hearing before judging.
For being candid and frank.
For thinking before speaking.
For harboring clean thoughts
For discounting the tale bearer.
For being loyal to the preacher,
For standing by your principles.
For stopping your ears to gossip.
For asking pardon when in error
For the influence of high motives
For being as courteous as duke.
For bridling a scanderous tongue.
For being generous with an enemy
For being square in business deals
For giving an unfortunate fellow
a lift.
For being patient with cranky
For promptness in keeping you1
promises.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-07-15
NARCOTICS PROVE FATAL
VIM. McGOnigal Passed Away Friday
Night. Funeral Sunday.

VIM F. McGonigal passed away
at $50 p. M, Friday evening from
effects of narcotics taken the previ-
GUS Tuesday night.
Physicians labored with the case
during all this intervening time,
and on Thursday his condition was
somewhat improved but the heart
in it's weakened state failed to rally
for any lengthy period and gradu-
ally ceased to beat.
Funeral services were held at the
family residence in the first ward
Sunday afternoon, Rev. Ralph Of
floating, and interment took place
in the Lancaster cemetery.
Deceased was born in Lancaster
July 6, 1853, and was a son of the
late Judge McGonigal who was pro-
bate judge of Grant county for
twenty years. He was educated in
the schools here and on March 20,
1883, was united in marriage to
Miss Emma Bailey. The widow and
one son survive, also James McGon-
igal, brother. Two sisters, Miss
Matte and Mrs. Ollie McCarn, are
both dead.
Possessing mind and intellect
peculiarly adapted to clerical duties,
VIM. McGonigal during his life was
called upon to fill many responsible
positions of trust Employed as
clerk under his father in the coun-
ty-court for a term of years he
gained an experience that proved
valuable in other lines and he
served as city clerk, city justice
and in numerous other capacities.
His career inrecent years was not
exemplary-but this will be passed
over, and the fact that with all his
attachments he was unable to cope
with an Unsuitable appetite is one Of
the deplorable results of over-indul-
gence that has wrecked many a
mind as bright as his.
The sympathy of the entire COM
munity goes out to the widow and
son. Their anguish is such as to
bring expressions of coincidence
from every hand.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-07-15
I'm to Him.

Edward asked Genevieve Zore-
mus, "do you think girl should pro-
pose?"
why, no, indeed! 1t is beneath a
woman's dignity"
There, now!" said the gentle girl;
II told mamma she was wrong. She
said that when a young man came to
see a girl every night in the week for
two years, and stayed for dinner every
Sunday, and smoked her fathers CT
CARS, and always happened around
whenever we had any company so he
would be invited to go to the theater
with us, it was the girls privilege to
take it for granted that he was sin
cere in his attentions and ask him
whether he preferred wedding trip,
or would rather just settle down to
home life in neat little cottage"
Edward knew hint when brick
wall was showed over on him.-Puck.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-07-15
Eleven of q Kind.

A gentleman living in Manchester is
very conscientious but extremely impa-
tient of contradiction, never under
standing why person should disagree
with him when he is SO plainly correct
in his position. One night, contrary
to his usual custom, he Gid not come
home TO dinner Eleven o'clock came,
and the whole family was in bed, and
still he had not arrived. 1t was after
1 o'clock in the morning that his
heavy step was heard on the stairs.
His wife, who had been anxious, met
him with a light in her hand.
"Where have you been," she asked,
looking seriously at him.
'Been on a jury" he growled.
"Why did you stay so late?"
"Stay so late? There were eleven
obstinate mules on that jury, and ii
took me all night to convince them
Chicago Journal. $500
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-07-15


When the late Colonel Joe Hickey
was quite young man he had oc.
casion to employ a lawyer to collect a
bill against business man with
whom he had a number of dealings.
AS he had never before retained coun-
sci he went to the lawyer his father
had always employed and placed the
claim in his hands. The lawyer col
lected the amount. 1916, and notified
young Hickey to call for his money.
In due time he called
Good morning, Joseph" said the
lawyer I'm glad to see you are so
prompt in attending to business. |
have your money for you"
Then eESueG a general conversation
for few minutes, in which the Jaw
yer said among other things: Joseph,
] knew your father we'll and for many
years. And I knew your grandfather
well. and for almost as many years.
They were fine men,"
yes, SIR" replied Hickey, but am
in hurry, sir, l would like to get the
money and co.
cali right, Joseph. will charge
you even money. l will take 5000 for
my fee, and give you the $76," said
the lawyer as he handed the money
over
Every well sir,' said Hickey. "and
I thank God you did not know my
great-grandfather, too."-New York
Times.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-07-15

Will Morse is engaged in TAX
ing the school census.
-Messrs. G. w. Hillary and Chas.
Watson were over from Livingston
Sunday
The Ladies' Aid society will
meet with Mrs. Kate Mccoy Friday
afternoon.
John Auchter and wife were
made happy Monday by the birth
of daughter.
Mrs. Woodland of Platteville has
been guest of her daughter, Mrs.
Frank Schreiner the past week.
Farmers are paying 50 per day
and board for hands and they are
difficult to obtain at that price.
Lee Eastman was among the
fans at the Montfort-Linden ball
game Saturday. Score was to 9
in favor of Modtfort.
L. G.. Hickok has a contract
with Worden Stephens to place
system of his new air lights in the
Fennj1nore bowling alley.
"A number of instances are
reported where farmers were soaked
on stock foods and lice killers and
such. A shyster agent comes
around and gives a farmer an
agency and loads him up with "a
hundred dollars worth" of goods to
be paid for when sold out. But in
about sixty days they collect and
the farmer has l,G of trash on his
hands. Some have sent the stuff
back with no effort to sell it.
Better buy Of reliable people close
to home and let your neighbor do
likewise and not monkey with for
eign concerns.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-07-15
Synonymous.

"Uncle Joe" Cannon tells of a con-
stituent of his out in Illinois, who has
but recently returned from a trip to
Europe. The traveller was proudly re-
lating to an admiring group of fellow
townsmen anincident of his trip, among
which were visits to Lake Geneva and
Lake Leman, whereupon some one in
terrupted with:
Are not Lakes Geneva and Leman
synonymous?"
THAT my dear friend" said Can.
mons constituent, " l know very well,
but are you aware thatCLake Leman is
the more synonymous of the two"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-07-15
ITEMS OF INTEREST.

The Berlin Geographical society is
seventy-five years old.
The public printing at Washington
costs 100000 a year.
The investment in the government
printing Office is So, $4,000.
Seattle is 1850 miles nearer China
and Japan than San Francisco.
The kaiser's army is served regular
~ with bread and porriG sc made large
~ from the peanut.
A Chicago cereal food company re-
Gently ordered fifty tons of ink for uKe
in printing their packages.
Great Britain spends $112, 100000 q
year on the support of the poor. This
does not include private charities.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-07-15
GETSYEAR In GREEN BAY
Harry Gribble Goes to State Reform
atory for Crime of Bur glary.

Becoming weary Of sojourning in
the county Jail, Harry Gribble, the
Boscobel youth who purloined
a bicycle and harness at that city,
recently, concluded on Friday that
he would plead guilty to the charge
rather than wait for trial in circuit
court.
Accordingly, he was taken before
County Judge Goodsen and received
sentence of one year at the reform
atory at Green Bay.
Sheriff Watson conveyed the
prisoner there Monday.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-07-15
CIRCUIT COURT DOINGS.
Judge ClementsOn Holds Adjourned
Term for Various Matters.

Judge Clementson held an adj
journed session of the February
term of circuit court here Friday,
and number of minor matters
were considered, mostly foreign to
Grant county, and outside attorneys
we're here to attend.
An order as signed creating the
the village of Argyle, La Fayette
county.
Carrie Walgren was granted a
divorce from John T. Walgren,
both residents of La Fayette county.
Mary Metry ct al James Melvy,
ct al. Order of reform signed.
Cora Barr was legally separated
from Clifford Barr. They reside in
Crawford county.
An order Of reference was signed
in matter of Alex. Hovy VS. Mary
A. Evans ct al, and A. w. Hastings
was named referee. This was also
from Crawford county.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-07-15

Very low rates to Pittsburgh, Pa.
via the Northwestern line. Excursion
tickets will be sold Aug. l, 2, and 3,
with very favorable return limits ac-
count of G. T. A. u. convention. APP
ply to agents Chicago & Northwestern
R'y. Al
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-07-15

Mrs. John Ryan and Mrs.
Louisa Dryer of North Andover
were Lancaster callers yesterday.
Mrs. Henrietta Moeller and her
son Arnold of Hamburg, Germany,
arrived yesterday for an extended
visit with Atty. Herman Buchner.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-07-15

Kilkenny castle is one Of the Oldest
inhabited houses in the world, many OF
the rooms being much as they were
800 years ago.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-07-15

Il. j. Ryan has been appointed
postmaster at North Andover, vice
J. L. Morkin removed.
Mrs Duncan of Montfort and
Mrs. Shattuck of Benton were
visitors at John JOrdan's this week
Applicants for hunting licenses
are requested not to send in their
requests for licenses until next
month as the county clerk has not
yet received the necessary blanks.
r. B. Showalters spacious lawn
was the scene of a very pleasant
event last evening when the Nc
Kinley Circle, Ladies of G. A. R.
furnished a sumptuous feast to a
large gathering.
Al. Gardeners trial for his
unruly conduct on the night Of the
4th came on before Justice Wheeler
Saturday and he was found guilty.
Fine and costs footed up to $14 and
he was given his choice of paying
this or spending Is days in county
jail. He took jail, and remained
there until Monday evening when
novelty of the thing had worn off
and the requisite amount to secure
him his liberty was paid.
A Lancaster lad lost his hat at
Preston in going to Platteville on
the morning train lon the 18th. The
train pulled out and left him, but
he caught it at Montfort Junction
after a hard run. This is like the
story going the rounds of a travel
ing man who was kicking on the
speed Of a train and the conductor
informed him finally that if he did
not like the way the train was run
ming he could get off and walk to
his destination. The traveller re-
piled that he would only for the
fact that he did not want to get
there before his folks expected him.
Some correspondents appear so
careless in their writing that their
efforts often find congenial company
in the waste basket much to the
regret of the revising editor; but
time is too precious to rewrite
manuscripts, and to insure atten-
ton correspondents should be will
ing to submit their best efforts.
Don't abbreviate the days of the
week; set the first word of each
news item two inches from the
margin of the paper; don't split any
one subject into paragraphs; learn
how to spell peoples names, then
write them plainly; don't make any
punctuation marks of any kind
except periods, write only on one
side of the paper, as tie other side
is never looked at nor cared for
If you wish to be writer show it
by your efforts.
About 800 copies of the blue
book are being sent out each day
from the Office of the commissioner
of statistics in which it was COM
piled this year for the first time.
Some 10000 of the 10000 to be
printed have so far been sent out.
The book this year is much larger
than its predecessors, including
1, 1874 pages with the index, some
300 more than usual. The book
has hitherto been compiled by the
secretary Of state, usually under a
contract. Pages 112 to 329 are an
entirely new feature, being census
statistics on population, agriculture
and manufactures. There are also
full election statistics and receipts
and expenses of departments since
1897 The book is a notable piece
of work, prepared in the complete
and accurate manner for which
Commissioner Erickson is famous
and was done without extra help
by his department. Each legislator
gets $50 copies to distribute.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-07-15

Owing to the increase of madness
among dogs N Vienna and south Aus
tria, all exhibitions Of dogs and cats
are prohibited.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-07-15
Views and Interviews.

Trainmaster ReiAer; The Sunday
train will be a permanent thing.
The company is well satisfied and
it will do all that is expected. The
train will be run to Galena soon,
too.
Carpenter Henry Henkel: I have
a rooster at home that is the most
maternal fowl for his sex on record.
During big rain the other day he
protected a brood of little chicks
that had lost their old biddy of
mother, and they Struggled under
his wings as contentedly as though
they we're right at home.
Assessor Mccoy: Am getting
through the work very satisfactor-
lily. Expect to finish this month.
Chas. Neufang: do not intend
to pay $3.50 for weekly when I
can get semi-weekly like the Her
aid for the same price. Put me
down for year.
The Irish standard., 1903-05-09
Some Good Stories

jeremiah Keller was q famous Irish
wit and barrister Of the last decades
of the eighteenth century and the
early decades of the nineteenth. Both
Moore and Keller came into collision,
though under widely different circum-
stances, with John Fitzgibbon, Earl of
the lord chancellor of the union.
The Irish standard., 1903-05-09
The Ideal Husband.

From our babyhood days, when we
cried for the moon, and found our
greatest pleasure in eating and sleep
ing, we all have had desires and ideals,
which were sometimes gratified, and
more times not: in fact, very often
they We're utterly impossible and un-
attainable. and yet we clung to them
and kept on hoping that some day, in
some wayne did not know nor care
how-we should reach them and be
satisfied. AS matter of fact, as every
woman knows, we can never be quite
satisfied: if we happen to get what we