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Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-11-10

JOS. f.. Allen grading at bridge 1870
Andrew Allen, labor on road. $500
The Palladium. printing 1855
Alex Mckenzie, rent county
offices for 10 mo ..... 10000
Bismarck Water Supply Co.. 1900
First Natl Bank, rent . 2700
John Harold, survices Co. Sur. 1000
Walter Shelton, services de
putty Co. Sur. Il. 40
Gus Hoge, witness. ..... 800
T. J. Woodmansee, livery 80. 800
Walker Bros & Hardy blanks l4.50
Bismarck Telephone Co.. 1000
John F. Fort services Ins. Com. SIS
Dr. LaRose, services Ins. Com. 700
John Yegan. Mdse. poor:
Mrs. ShatZ ........... 1900
Mrs. Eli ... 1900
p. LaBreche ... 400
Jacob Fetch . 1900
John c. SWEET Mdse. poor:
Mrs. Van Dusen .......... 1900
Mrs. Nickols ...... ..... l2.Oo
Mrs Bullock ..... 1900
John Rumblad ... 600
Mrs. Nelson ....... SOC
Mrs. Broholm .... .... 81
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-11-10
WALKER SAILS FOR COLON.
Will Secure Data for Canal Treaty
With Panama.


Washington, Nov. 1O-Rear Admir-.
al John G. Walker, chairman of the
isthmian canal commission has start
ed on the United States yacht May
flower for Colon under instructions
from the president and Secretary
Hay to secure information necessary
for negotiating canal treaty with
the government of the republic OF
Panama.
Admiral Walker will return to
Washington as soon as possible and
will make a report in the nature Of
a supplement to the extensive report
of the isthmian canal commission.
The Mayflower also carried Rear Ad-
miral J. B. Coghlan. who Is to take
command Of the naval forces on the
east side OF the isthmus. and H. A..
Gudger. United States consul gener-
al at Panama who bears instructions
for his guidance in conducting rela-
tions with the new republic.
Appeals to Senator Morgan.
Washington, Nov. 10.-Philippe
Varilla. the minister plenipotentiary
of the Panama republic. has ad-
dressed long letter to Senator Nor
gan of Alabama, paying the senator a
warm tribute for his long fight for
a canal and urging him to abandon
the Nicaraguan route for the Panama
route and join forces with the new re-
public in the effort to secure the i'm
mediate construction of an isthmlan
+, canal.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-11-10
COMMISSIONERS PROCEEDINGS
[OfficialI

Bismarck, Nov. 8. 1903.
Board met pursuant to adjournment.
Present CONS. Grambs, SWEET and
Ecklund
On motion the minutes of October
and We're approved.
On motion the following bills were
allowed
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-11-10

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The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1903-08-21

The scholastic population of
Bolivar, as recently completed by
the enumerator, John II. Coates, is
as follows: White males 76, white
females "A, black NAILS &c, black
females IS.
Mr.. and Mrs. Nelson, of Muir
freesboro, arrived ednesday
evening. They are to occupy the
Acton cottage vacated by Mr.. Geo.
Madison and family. Mr.. Nelson
has been elected Principal of the
Public School. a
Best Coal on the market at
Is cents per bushel, or 500
per ton. See DR.. Dickson
and r. L. Lightfort about
it. Have been advised that
Coal will advance on Septem-
Der LIST
J.W. TATE d Son, Agts.
Luther Callahan, son of ii. C..
Callahan, former citizen of Bolivar,
now living at Dequeen, Ark, is
here on visit to friends. His
father is following his profession,
photography, and his many friends
here will be glad to learn that he is
prospecting.
The Commercial Appeal of
Tuesday last contained the an
nouncement of the marriage of IL.
NJ. Woodson to Miss Edith Rudd,
of Memphis, which will take place
on the goth inst. Mr.. Woodson is
we'll known in Bolivar, having mar.
ried several years ago Miss Ella
Newbern, Of this place.
IF there is not already an ordi,
HdHCC " lHaI ShCOe1 lHG DOdIu vi
Aldermen should meet ana pass one
requiring the Marshal to inspect the
premises of our citizens and see that
they are kept in proper sanitary
condition. There is considerable
sickness already and more is liable
to result under the present condi
tons.
Richard Morgan, colored,
living in district No. 3, accidently
shot his wife one day last week.
He and his wife and two children
were hunting and in crossing q
ravine, his gun over his right
shoulder, was by some unaccounta
BILE means discharged, the load en-
tering his wife's stomach, death re
sulting several hours afterwards
An inquest was held by Esquire E.
B. Stewart and the jury returned &
verdict Of 'death by accidental
shooting"
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1903-08-21
The Bolivar Bulletin.
PROGRESS TELEPHONE No. II.
ssLoca1 Newss*

r. NJ. Redfearn is visiting in
Salisbury.
Slater Crawford spent Sunday
in Jackson.
The rain fall since Friday last
is 2.12 inches.
Mr.. Herman FLAG, of Jackson,
was here this week.
Miss Norvell Whitenton is
visiting relatives in Jackson.
Col. George Ingram is in
Northern Louisiana on business.
Mrs. A. M. StatIer and Miss
Bessie are visiting in Toone.
Mr.. w. D. Wilson, of jackson,
visited relatives here Sunday.
Miss Mattye Cochrane has re-
turned from Rogers Springs.
We are sorry to learn that Mr..
G. M. Wilkinson is sick with fever.
Nunnally's fresh package
Candies at Cox 81 Co.'S.
MIR. and Mrs. ]. A. Foster are
guests at Rogers Springs this week.
Mrs. Jno. V. Wright returned
from Middle Tennessee on Wednes-
day.
Mrs. Floyd Carter and child,
of Jackson, are guests of Mrs. Jno.
Warren.
Mrs. F. E. Talley and children
returned to Memphis the first of the
week.
DIR. Cartwright, who has been
quite sick for the past two weeks,
is improving.
Mr.. G. r. Reynolds, of Mem
phis, spent several days in the city
last week.
Cox Co have just received
a full line of Stationery,
School Supplies, etc.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1903-08-21

Mrs. II, o. True and daughter,
Miss Myrtle, left Sunday morning
to join Mr.. True on trip to Chica-
go and other cities.
Mrs. G.. P Newbern and
children, who have been visiting
relatives here for several weeks,
returned Saturday to Memphis.
Miss May Wellons returned
Sunday evening from a visit Of six
weeks to relatives at Pine Bluff,
Searcy and other towns in Arkansas.
james McCarver, formerly a
resident of this county, now of
Memphis, visited relatives in the
Gainesville neighborho this
week.
Mrs. J. J. Nicely and daughter,
Miss katherine, are both sick at the
Hospital with fever. A trained
nurse from Jackson arrived Tues
day TO attend them.
Landreth's Turnip Seeds
fresh at Cox & Co.'S.
Mrs. w. F. Cliff and little son,
who have been visiting relatives in
Hardeman for several weeks, return
ed Sunday to their home in Hunting,
don, Ark.
Mr., L. ]. Ayers and wife, OF
the 18th district, returned Satur.
day from a visit of several days to
relatives at Harrisburg and Para
gould, Ark.
DR.. S. Dickson will visit Grand
Junction on Monday and Tuesday,
August oath and 25th. Those de-
string dental work are invited to
meet him.
"A picnic and Brunswick stew,
free to verybody, Will be given at
the Brick Church, in District No 2,
to-day (Friday.)
No service will be held at
Pleasant Grove next Sunday, the
regular time, but an all-day service
will be held on the 5th Sunday,
also dinner on the ground
We return thanks 10 Mr.. n. NJ
Perry for an invitation to attend a
barbecue at Cooper's Chapel,
August 22nd. We learn it will be
free, and all are cordially invited.
An evidence of the esteem anG
affection in which Miss nellie Gin
ton was held, was attested by the
immense crowd that attended hel
funeral last Thursday afternoon anG
the many beautiful floral tributes
that were placed upon the grave.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1903-08-21

"A telegram received here an
nounced the death of William
House, which occurred at his home
in Franklin Wednesday morning of
typhoid fever Mr. House was we'll
known in Bolivar, was a grand son
Of the late Capt. r. IL. Wood and
was one of the most promising
young lawyers in Tennessee. Mrs.
II. w. Tate and Mrs. T. NJ. Moore
left yesterday evening to attend the
funeral.
We have a few Ham mocks
left that we offer at greatly
reduced prices.
Cox & Co.
"A quiet-w edding took place at
Esquire J. B. Ferrell's, in the 18th
district, July goth, when Miss
Mamie Taylor and Mr.. &. M. Glib
son were united in marriage, Esq.
j. B. Terrell officiating. After the
ceremony the happy couple went to
the home Of the bride where an
elegant supper was in waiting for
the relatives and a few invited
friends.
Mrs. Challie Baker, born in the
18th district of Hardeman County
on July 8, Is41, died August l3,
1908, of paralysis. Deceased was
married October 18th, 1855, to
Abraham Baker, who with nine
children survive. She professed
religion and joined the Methodist
Church when quite young, but
afterwards united with the Baptist
Church. Her remains were buried
at Little Hatchie graveyard.
Master Jack Bernard, the
little son of DR.. and Mrs. r. w.
Tate, celebrated his first birthday
on the 18th inst. By his sweet and
cunning ways, Jack has entwined
himself around the hearts of many
admiring friends. His guests on
that eventful and happy occasion
were friends of his with whom he
had passed happy hours at different
times in his young life.
Much interest was felt in the
services that were held in the
Presbyterian church by Rev. w. E.
b. Harris, of Nashville. He is
an earnest and able speaker, his
sermons plain and practical, his il
Illustrations apt and appropriate.
Some additions were made. The
services on Sunday evening last
were rendered more enjoyable by
solos sung by Mrs. Ben Wilson, of
! Baltimore, and Rev. Harris.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1903-08-21

Mr.. and Mrs. S. T. Barnett, of
Jackson, visited relatives in Bolivar
this week.
MIR. Guy Irby is spending
several days with home folks near
Whiteville.
We are sorry TO state that Dr..
Moore has been confined to his bed
for several days.
Mrs. NJ. J. Meyers left Tues
day morning for Caboul, Mo-, to be
absent several weeks.
Mr.. L. w. Hall, of Nashville,
visited the family of Rev. w. S.
Cochrane this week.
Mrs. Ben Wilson and little
child, Elizabeth. left Tuesday for
her home in Baltimore, Md.
Landreth's New Crop Tur=
nip Seed at HUDsON's.
DR.. 3. V. Hudson and family
with Mrs. J. M. Kinnie spent Sun
day last in Whiteville.
Miss Bessie Tate left Tuesday
morning for visit TO friends in
Canton and Vicksburg, Miss.
MIR. George Boles and family
of Dardanell, Ark, are guests of
relatives near Bolivar.
Miss Frances Bills left yester-
day morning for California, where
she teaches the coming year.
Mrs. Stuart left yesterday
morning for Fulton to visit her
daughter, Mrs. Irby.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Harmon,
of Knoxville, were guests of Mr..
and Mrs. w. A. House last week.
School Supplies, all kinds,
at UUDSON'S S.
Miss Estelle Brown, after an
extended visit to relatives here,
left on the 18th inst, for Oh icago.
Edgar and Slater Baker, sons
of Ross Baker, of Dyersburg, are
visiting relatives in the community.
Mr.. w. J. Milstead and wife
are spending the week in the eastern
part of the county visiting relatives.
MIR. James Warren and family
from Thayer, Mo, are visiting his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Jno. Warren
of this place.
Mrs. Bedford Dunavant and
family have returned to Memphis.
They were accompanied by her
mother, Mrs. Buchanan.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1903-08-21


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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-01
TUSKECEE.
Floral Parade and Coronation of the
 Queen-General Holiday.

Tuskegee, January 31.-(Special)-The zenith of the street fair which has been on all the week was reached yesterday, when Miss Pauline Mizell was crowned queen of the carnival.
 The floral parade escorting in their midst the float containing the queen and her maids, Misses Annie Lyde Smith. Ma belle Drakeford, Bettie Howard Carola Smith. Julia Gantier and Hattie Mizell passed up Main street to the stand on the northside of the court square. where, after beautiful and impressive ceremon- les, the crown was placed upon her majesty's queenly head by Judge w. H. Hurt, after which the keys of the city were turned over to her by Mayor Wood. The judges, Messrs. D. E. Leslie, H. P. Merritt and J. H. Drakeford, awarded the first prize, a ten-dollar gold pieces. to Mrs. s. w Johnston for the most artis- tieally decorated conveyance, Miss Lucy Gantier receiving the second prize, $5 n gold.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-01
My BOundless Faith
 Deserves Your Confidence.

You who sick should write
 And that is all ask. Simply send this coupon, write postal stating which book you need will then mail order druggist for bottles Dr. Shoops Restorative You take it month trial If it sue ceeds the cost is $50 If it fails will pay your druggist myself. And your mere word shall decide it.
 That offer has parallel Such confidence been shown by anybody any other remedy And every body knows that such offer would Restora- tive did
 wish could show all scF how well it does ceed. will do what l when you write
 have 65,000 letters from those whom cured will send all you to read.
 On January H. 1903 published in the Chicago the names and addresses of thousand people that city alone whom had cured of chronic diseases in just the six months will send the nares, if you wish. Who the merit of remedy which accomplish results like that?
 My Restorative succeeds because strengthens the inside brings back the that alone operates vital It forms the only known to restore that power, and spent lifetime to find it.
 Instead of doctoring the weak give it to do it's duty treat 1t like engine that needs steam And from that of these chron ic diseases cannot be cured in any other way.
 My book will tell you why.
 And when you cured my Restorative will prevent flu troubles if keep it in the house when feel we'll
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-01
GOSSIP HERE AND THERE
 LN THE PUBLIC BUILDINGS
BY HOWARD s. WILLIAMS.
HE Hanna boom Is being freely hand-shals discussed in the public buildings ent time.

hand-shaking in Birmingham at the pres ent time. And there always Is. just before election day. A candidate was complain ing the other day of the hardship that would result from compulsory vaceina- tion. Just to think" he said Why if people were vaccinated, how in the dick ems could we candidates get chance to squeeze their phylanges. And l certainly do enjoy shaking hands with a fellow, es- pecially if after that little process Is over he promises to put in white slip for me at the ballot-box.'
 As to hand-shaking, it is a fact that there is more of it going on in Birming- ham now than for many months. First. there is the candidate for mayor. s,H He has to pay s125 for the privilege of getting his name written in big black letters on the official ballot slips. Ii is probable that he seeks to shake at least one hand for each five-cent piece paid into the treasury of the executive committed. In addition to adding to the. muscular strength of his
 i'd, 1t makes him friends, which is more important by the way Every poli- tcian who has ceased to be novice in the arena of political strife, will verify the statement that a good, warm, hard and claspng hand-shake is a little step to- ward election.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-01

your father, Wm. Poe Jacob Poe has two sons, Nelson and George also one daughter, Amelia.
 My father, David. died when I was in the second year of my age, and when my sister, Rosalie, was an infant in arms Our mother died a few weeks before him. At this period my grandfather's eircum- stances were at low ebb, he from great wealth having been reduced to poverty It was. therefore. in his power to do but little for us. My brother. Henry. how ever, he took under his charge, while my self and Rosalie were adopted by gen tleman in Richmond, where we were at the period of our parents death. l was adopted by Mir John Allen of Rich mond. Va, and she by a MT. Wm. Me Kenzie of the same place. flosalte is still living wit. Mr Mckenzie still anmmrieI, and Is treated as ere If thu family. loifb a favorte with all. I accompanied Mir Allen to England in my seventh year and remained there for five years at school since which l resided with MT. A. until a few years ago. The first Mrs A. having died, and Mr. A having married again, found my situation not so comfortable as before, and obtained a cadets appoint ment at West Point. During my stay there MT. A. died suddenly and left me nothing. No will was found among his papers. have been according ly thrown upon my own resource. Brought up to his profession. and educated in the ex- peetetion of an immense fortune, (Mr A, having been worth $750.000l the blow has been a heavy one and I had nearly succumbcd to its influence. and yielded to despair. But tho exertion of much resolution, I am now beginning to look upon the matter in less serious light, and although struggling still with many embarra ssments. am enabled to keep ID my spirit I have lately obtained the editorship of the Southern Messenger. and may yet do we'll
 A Beautiful Appeal
 Mrs. Thompson your aunt, is still liv- ing in Baltimore. George Poe of Bal timore allows her a small income.
 "ln conclusion 1 beg leave to assure you that whatever aid you may have 'n your power to bestow upon Mrs. Glen will be given to one who well deserves every kindness and attention Would to God l could al this moment aid her. She is now, while l write, struggling with out friends, without money and without | health to support herself and two children. l sincerely pray God that the words which l am now writing may he the means of inducing you to unite with your brothers, and your friends. and send her that immediate relier, which 1t is utterly out of my power to give to her just now. and which, unless 1t reaches her soon will, l am afraid, reach her too late. Entrcating your attention to this subject, I remain,
 Yours Nery truly and affectionately
 (Ssnod) EDGAR A. POE
 Tt would give me the greatest pleas ure to hear from you in reply.
 To Mir. Wm. Poe.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-01
NEW DECATUR.
New Steel Bridge Has Been Built
 Across Coal creek--other News.

New Decatur. January 3l.-(SpeciaL)-A new steel bridge across Shoal creek near Hartselle has just been completed and accepted by the commissioners of Morgan county. The structure is 194 feet in length and is one of the best bridges that has ever been built in the county.
 The city election takes place here in May, at which time mayor, clerk, mar shal and four aldermen are to be elected. Already several candidates for the various offices are spoken of. Among those for mayor are Thomas Turner, the present mayor; E. c. Payne and Fred Tidwell. For marshal. Capt. John M. Robinson, the present marshal, and Jake Lance.
 The prohibition question in this county continues to wax warm and is the lead ing topic of conversation in the two De- caturs at the present time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-01
The Wireless Wizard.

Marconi the Italian inventor of wire less telegraphy, has been doing things lately. One of his peculiarities, in which
 by the way. he differs considerably from many others. is to do a thing first and tell about il afterwards. Somehow all tine officials and stockholders of the various telegraph companies feel uneasy. They see visions of lower telegraphic tolls and smaller dividends. More power to Mar conl Competition is good for Us. The az gressive and up-to-date merchant delights in competition. It enables him to set off his own establishment to advantage by comparison with the less enterprising. over on Second avenue is the Cox shoe store. and they are fin it. up to their ears just now. They are advertising an Exit Sale of shoes at ''Rous init 'em'. prices. They do such things twice a year and each time the crowd gets big ger The armsful of shoes that are car- ried out of there all day is a caution. It does pay. brethren, to tell the truth and to be liberal. ss@
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-01
CALERA.
Several Items 0. News From the Me-
 tropols of Shelby.

Calera, January 31. = (Special.)-The Southern Bell Telephone company has placed their apparatus in the drug store of A. H. Scott, and is ready for business. The office has been closed ever since June of last year. the office and fixtures hav- ing been destroyed by the fire that swept away half of the business part of town
 The city council appropriated money to further bill before the present legisla- ture looking to holding an election on the removal of the courthouse from Colum- biana to Calera.
 If matters work smoothly, as every indication looks favorably now, the Louisville and Nashville railroad will build a new depot for passengers in the near future The citizens have donated station grounds and required lands for right of way. The town will be immensely benefited by this great railroad.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-01
ARE YOUR KIDNEYS WEAK :? Thousands Have Kidney Trouble and
 Never Suspect it.
To Prove What the Great Kidney Remedy, Swamp Root, Will Do for YOU, Every Reader of The
 Age-Herald May Have Sample Bot
 tie Sent Absolutely Free by Mail.

It used to be considered that only uri- nary and bladder troubles were to be traced to the kidneys, but now modern science proves that nearly all diseases have their beginning in the disorder of these most important organs
 The kidneys Alter and purify tho blood that ie their work
 Therefore, when your kidneys are weak or out of order, you can understand how quickly your entire body is affected. and bow every organ seems to fail to do Ns duty.
 If you are sick or feel badly" begin taking the great kidney remedy, Dr. Kil- mer's Swamp Root. because as soon as your kidneys are well they will help all the other organs to health. A trial will convince anyone.
 Weak and unhealthy kidneys are re. sponsible for many kinds of diseases, and If permitted to continue much suffering with fatal results are sure to follow. Kidney trouble irritates the nerves. mikes you dizzy. restless, seepless and irritable. Makes you pass water often during the day and obliges you to get up many times during the night. Unhealthy kidneys cause rheumatism. gravel ca tarrh of the bladder. pain or dull ache In the back, joints and muscles; makes your head ache and back ache causes in- digestion. stomach and liver trouble. you set salloW. yellow compIeNinn makes you feel as though you had heart trou- ble; you may have plenty of ambition, but no strength. get weaK and waste away
 The cure for these troubles Is pr. XII mer's Swamp-Root, tho world-famous kidney remedy. Tn taking Swamp Root you afford natural help to Nature. for Swamp-Root Is the most perfect healer and gentle aid to the kidneys that is known to medical science.
 If there is any douEt in your mind as to your condition. take from your urine on rising about four ounces. place II in glass or bottle and let 1t stand twenty four hours. If on examination It is milky or cloudy, or there is a brick-dust set ting or if small particles float about In 1t, your kidneys arg in need of immedi- ate attention.
 swamp-Root is pleasant to take and Is used In the leading hospitals. recom- mended by physicians in their private practice. and is taken by doctors them, selves who have kidney ailments. be. cause they recognize in 1t the greatest
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-01
AshevilIe Gets the Tournament.

Chattanooga, January 3i.-The execu- tive committee of the Southern Golf as- sociation met in this city today, all mem- bers present. It was decided to hold the tournament in Ashevlle. N. C.. May 20 to 2S, inclusive. and the annual cleo tion Of officers will be held at that time. Seventeen cities are now represented in the association and the cities of Louis- vile, New Orleans Nashville and Ashe- vile presented invitations for the tour nament