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The Lamar register., 1903-11-11

Life's fitful fever over, the Georgia
negro woman who twisted the mules
tail sleeps well.
The Lamar register., 1903-11-11

Unfortunately for individual human
lty. no one knows his best days until
they have been added to the past.
The Lamar register., 1903-11-11

Piss's Cure is the best medicine We ever used
for all affections Of the throat and lungs.-wh.
G. EnpsL1I. vanburcn. Ind. Feb. 10. 1900.
The Lamar register., 1903-11-11

Fruit acids will not stain goods
dyed with PUTNAM FADELESS
DYES.
The Lamar register., 1903-11-11

A woman never goes travelling with
out dressing In such way that IL
case of an accident her clothes woult
be a credit to her.
The Lamar register., 1903-11-11

Men who sue for divorce and wives
who invite it should never write let
tsrs.
The Lamar register., 1903-11-11

Extravagant New Jersey has been
filling railroad washouts with pea
coal. How different from 1902!
The Lamar register., 1903-11-11

He-Am l the first man you ever
were in love with? She-Yes; and you
are the last man l ever expected to be
in love with.
The Lamar register., 1903-11-11

Storekeepers report that the extra
quantity. together with the superior
quality Of Defiance Starch makes 1t
next to impossible to sell any other
brand.
The Lamar register., 1903-11-11

A Eirl isn't necessarily timid because she
Jumps at proposal
The Lamar register., 1903-11-11

Rrra psrmaneatyC Cured No nts nsrvousn sftss
hrst day uss Of DR.. khns's Great Nerve Rssterss.
send for FREE $500 trial bottle and trsat.ss-
The Lamar register., 1903-11-11

why are you not at SCHOOL," ..I dont
need TO 20. I'm taking the absent treat
rnenfp
The Lamar register., 1903-11-11

The miidest tobacco that Erows is us:d
In the makeup Of BAxter's Bullhsad =
cent cigar Try one and see.
The Lamar register., 1903-11-11

Some married couples live happy
ever after they are divorced.
The Lamar register., 1903-11-11

Sensible Housekeeper1
will have Defance Starch, not alone
because they get oDe-third more for
the same money. but also because Of
superior quality.
The Lamar register., 1903-11-11

The secret of the popularity Of Haxters
"Bullhead" Scent cigar II revealed N one
Word-"Quality."
The Lamar register., 1903-11-11

Confidence is seldom lost. but often sad
ly misplaced.
The Lamar register., 1903-11-11

"a very able man may have bad man.
ners.' Yes. but he ought to be able to
The Lamar register., 1903-11-11

A bent pin is the easiest thing lima gin
able to find when you are not looking for
The Lamar register., 1903-11-11

1T Ss.t: % .ll' hcw ~ Eesa . s.sss yes C; a
Try . 'BullheAd"
The Lamar register., 1903-11-11

1t takes nine tailors to make . man and
one dressmaker to break him.
The Lamar register., 1903-11-11

Mrs.. winslow's Soothing Syrup
For children teethng, softens theEums, reduces n
nasunaton, alsys pain, earSs wind coic. nc bottle
The Lamar register., 1903-11-11

Babies cry most when they realize that
they look like some of their relatives.
The Lamar register., 1903-11-11
Sensible Housekeeper

A man may be crooked and still be In
straitened circumstances.
The Lamar register., 1903-11-11

.Neliie Just threw herself at his head
mo wonder. she didn't get him: women
can't throw"
The Lamar register., 1903-11-11

A smile of satisfaction goes with one of
Baxter's "Buiihead" Scent ciEarA
The Lamar register., 1903-11-11

Stops the Cough and
Works on tho Cold
Laxative Bronao Quintna TahaasA, Hxios 2oc-
The Lamar register., 1903-11-11

With all his wisdom and with all his
wives. King Solomon couldn't even ride
a bicycle
The Lamar register., 1903-11-11

! Bulgaria needs little cracked Ice
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-06-02
$4,000 Reward.

First reward, $500; second reward, S75;
third reward, $50; fourth reward, SIS;
fifth reward $50; sixth reward, SIS; sey-
enth reward, $40; eighth reward, IS, min
tn reward, 500, divided into 30 prizes Of
S. each.
The above amounts viii be given to the
IS ladies who will tell us--in thirty words
or less-the best reason why Antherea all
silk dress lining is superior to any other
silks that sells for anything like its little
price Of IS cents a yard
Simply do this Write or 90 to Homer
Fits store in Barre, and procure some
Antherea all-silk lining. A sample of the
same, with the name Of the dealer who
sent it to you, must be mailed to us with
your thirty words or less Contest
closes September 1st. Prizes viii be
awarded October 26 and viii be sent you
by the dealer from whom you got your
sample OF Antherea We personally guar
antee the payments Of the above amounts
to the IS successful ladies whose names
will appear in the November issue. DO
not put off sending your thirty words
with sample of Antherea lining silk to
Duncan & Stem, 460 Broome Street, New
York
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-06-02
TALK OF THE TOWN.
Local Happenings TerseIy Told For Busy
Readers.

Local Happenings Tersely Told For Busy
Readers.
Ballard & Co., reliable insurance.
II troubled with headache see Holton's
eyesight specialist
Wise housekeepers use Wise King Flour
for bread, for it is the most economical
Ask your grocer.
Harry Harris returned last night from
few days visit at Holyoke and Spring
field, Mass.
Mrs. A. G. Roberts will be at the Otis,
Pearl ST., every Thursday from 2.30 to Z
D. m, to do chiropody and manieuring,
massage and scalp treatment, also viii
take orders for hair goods.
south Main street residents are com
planning because the granite chips which
were placed on the road on South Main
street above the covered bridge have been
crowded into the sidewalks, thereby MAX
ing travelling on the sidewalks difiieult
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-06-02
nlg irrigation Protect.

Western Texas, it is reported, has
been selected as a field for extensive
private irrigation development. An ir-
rigation company proposes to place
under irrigation between 100000 and
100000 acres Of land situated in arid
Texas. The main canal will be 100
miles long, and it is to be constructed
according to the India lock dam sys-
tenn, constituting in itself vast reser-
voir. Toyah lake, with capacity Of
10000 acre feet. is also to be utilized
MS a reserYoir.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-06-02

Chicago. June 2-Herr johann Most
was the principal speaker at picnic
given in Sharpshooters' park under the
auspices of the Arbiter Zeitung. Many
anarchists Were present. and a detail
Of police was stationed in the grove
Anarchy was not discussed. Most ad,
vised his audience to uphold the flag
and constitution Of the United States
and refrain from any acts Of violence.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-06-02
old Dominion Liner Damaged.

New York. June .. The Old Domin
ion steamer Monroe, which sailed from
this port on Saturday for Norfolk, has
returned in tow Of two of the Merritt
Chapman wrecklng tugs. She struck
some submerged wreekage and lost the
blades Of her propeller off Abercom on
Saturday night
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-06-02

Berlin. June "A dispatch received
here from Durham, natal announced
that the German antarctic steamer
Gauss, concerning whose safety con
siderable apprehension was felt passed
Durham yesterday on her way to Cape
TnMn
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-06-02

Santiago, Chile, June 2 Charles
Pepper special intercontinental rail-
road commissioner Of the United
states. has arrived here and has been
received by President Riesco.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-06-02

to S100 with Deyoe's Gloss Carriage
Paint 1t weighs to 8 ozs. more to the
pint than others, wears longer, and gives
a gloss equal to new work. Sold by Rey-s
nolds e Son.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-06-02

All persons having bills against segel Il
Brady viii please call at the new Union
Clothing store, No. Main St, opposite De
pot Square, and the same will be paid
segel q Brady.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-06-02
rourth class postmastcrs.

Washington June 2.The following
fourth class postmasters have been ap-
pointed:
Connecticut West Cheshire, Edward
o. Bristol
Pennsylvania Braznell o. H. Stew
art; Wishaw, David Ewing
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-06-02
sriIIilscn civil service Commissioners.

Albany, nj II, June Ex-Governor
Odel has announced the appointment
Of Charles L. Milliken of Canandaigua
as state civil service commissioner, to
succeed William NJ Collier, resigned
Mr.. Milliken is the editor of the On.
tario County Times.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-06-02

Hammocks, ice cream freezers, lawn
mowers, window screens, ETC., at the Bos-
ton Bargain Store,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-06-02

would secure their nursery stock through
r. II. MeGovern, supervising agent for the
Il. @. Chase CO. Of Geneva, N. Y they
would have no difficulty In having their
stock replaced. Satisfaction guaranteed.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-06-02

Old gold and silver wanted at refiners
prices III exchange for goods at r, p. Burrs
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-06-02
THE BARRE DAILY TIMES
BARRE. VI JuNE 9. 1908


Boston, June 2.-Fair tonight,
and Wednesday, somewhat warm
ii Vermont and eastern Maine.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-06-02

Black mercerized waists at Abbott's
for S1.00
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-06-02

Shirts waists at Csc. and $3.50 Of ex-
eeptional value at Fits
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-06-02

a new line Of Umbrellas and Children
Parasols at Fits
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-06-02

Consult the eye sight specialist for
glasses at J. w. Holtons
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-06-02

Hand Drawn Muslin Ties at Fits.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-06-02
SEED CORN, GARDEN AND FIELD SEEDS.

We popular NJ Ferry Seeds packets &c. Also bulk Peas
Beans and Corn, all name. Sanford and "Longelow Corn
Timothy all kinds Covers free from weed seeds Kentucky Blue Grass
Red Top ETC. Prices right Seed Potatoes and Supephospha
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-06-02

Fits sells the Domestic Wrapper.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-06-02
EVERY DAY IN THE WEEK.

FOUNDATION COLLARS The
kind we sell fit and our line Of trim
mings for them are worthy your
attention.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-03-11
Opera House Drug Store.
A Bluff That Worked.

Peter Newell, the artist, was camp
ing out in Colorado at one time, living
in q tent. News came Of nocturnal
murder in the neighborhood, and con
siderable uneasiness was manifested
by some members Of the family. Mr.
Newell thereupon cut out some sill
houettes representing men Of the
toughest western type, all with pistols
in their belts and in the attitude OF
men intensely interested in a game OF
poker. The silhouettes Mr.. Newell
fastened to the inner canvas Of the
tent. At night the family, stepping
outside into the darkness to view tho
result, were entranced with its success
The shadows thrown from the sill
houettes in the lighted interior indi
Gated tent filled with poker playing
pistol shooting desperadoes. Thence
forth the Newell family slept in pas
toral peace.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-03-11
FIXED DATES IN RUSSIA.
They Rule Even In Simple Thing
With Absolute Tyranny.

with Absolute 1yrahHS'
Routine is exceedingly strong in Rus
STA. There is day in June upon winch,
SAYS tradition, it becomes safe to battle
in the rivers after the winter freeze.
No matter how warm the water may
be earlier, 10 matter how cold it may
be on that day, then is the time to take
the first swim. Other fixed dates are
mentioned in Ivan at Home" by Her
bert Barry. Of course the statements
do not apply to all Russians but to
the average peasant only.
No man dare touch an apple before
the 9th of August, however ripe the
fruit may really be before that day
He does not believe it is fit to eat.
The village sportsman, although DC
may have observed the blackcockS
fighting among themselves unusually
early owing to the warmth OF the
spring, cannot make up his mlnd L
shoot them until the appointed day has
arrived.
No Traveller will start on a journey
on either Monday or Friday.
:. Although the delay is strongI!
against his own interests the fisher
man will not cast his nets before Ger
tain day, whether the season be late o.
early.
No lamb is supposed to be able t.
reach the age Of mutton should 1t have
been born before the day named in thu
peasants calendar. And so on through
all the common events in their dali!
life does this attachment to fixed date
hedge in q Russians existence.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-03-11
Pacific Coast Without Change

In new Pullman ordinary"
sleepers, wide vestibuled and with
every modern convenience, in
charge of competent agent, from
Cincinnati to Chicago via Louis
willie, New Orleans, Houston, San
Antonio, Ell Paso and Los Angeles
to San Francisco. Rates for berths
less than half Of cost In regular
sleepers. For free descriptive mat
ter and full particulars, address E.
A. Richter, Trav. Pass. Agent,
Illinois Central Railroad, Park
Building, Pittsburg, Pa. IL If
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-03-11
Finished the Text.

Apropos of notices on houses, cor
respondent of the Westminster Gazette
relates that man in Scotland wished
to have cut over the door Of n new
house the text. My house shall be
called house of prayer" He left the
workmen to carry out his wishes dur.
ing his absence, and on his return his
horror was great to find the quotation
completed, But We have made it den
Of thieves" I'VE had 4 wee thing mair
room. we see. so we just pit in the end
O. the verse" was the explanation Civ.
en- by the Bible loving Scot
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-03-11
DANG ers of Cold and Grip.

The greatest danger from colds
and grip Is their resulting In pneu'
monia. If reasonable care is used,
however, and Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy taken, all danger will be
avoided. Among the tens OF thou
sands who have used this remedy
for these diseases. we have yet tC
learn of a single case resulting In
pneumonia, which shows conclu'
sively that 1t Is certain preventive
of that dangerous disease. 1t will
cure a cold or an attack of the grip
In less time than any other treat
ment. 1t is pleasant and safe to
take. For sale by c. W. Grier.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-03-11
NOTICE

or IncOrpOratOrs and IncOrpOratOrs
nnd Stockholders Meeting Of Par
kersburg and Ohio valley Electric
Railway Company.
Notice Is hereby given that the
first meeting of the Incorporators
and stockholders of the Parkers-
burg and Ohio Valley Electric
Railway company, for the purpose
of organization, adopting bylaws,
electing board ct directors, acting
on a resolution for the sale of stock
OF said company at less than par,
and for the transaction of any other
business that may lawfully be done
at such meeting. will be held at
the law Office of V. B. Archer, No.
312 Jullaua street. In the City of
Parkersburg, Wood county, West
Virginia, on
Tuesday, March ~. 1908, at 2 O'Clock
Notice Is further given that books
of subscription to the capital stock
of said company have been opened
and are under the, direction and SD
pervision of the incorporators, that
Is TO say.
At the Office of V. B, Archer, No.
312 Juliana street, City of Parkers
burg, W. Va, under the direction
of v. B. Archer,C. L. Williams and
R. J. A, Foreman.
At the Office of Johnson & Mar.
tin, in the city of St Marys, Pleas
ants county. West Virginia, under
the direction of G. B. Johnson and
E. R. B. Martin.
At the office of J. D. Livingston,
at the Town of Friendly. Tyler
county, West Va, under the direc-
ton of J. D. Livingston.
At the Office of John H. Mccoy,
at the city of Slstersville, Tyler
county, w. Va, under the direction
of John H. Mccoy.
Given under our hands this 9TH
day of February, 1903.
V. B ARCHER,
c. L. WILLIAMS,
T. J. Anderson,
W. F. SMITH,
W. R. SMITH,
Johu H. Mccoy,
CLYDE B. JOHNSON,
E. R. B. MARTIN,
r. J. A. FOREMAN,
J. D. LIVINGSTON,
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Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-03-11

Whereas on the 9th day OF Janu.
airy, 1902, the Tyler Railroad Com
pany, a corporation under the laws
of the State of West Virginia, was
by the Common Council of this
City, by an ORDINANCE passed
and approved on said day,granted a
FRANCHISE for the purpose OF
constructing, operating and main
tanning a street railway on the
streets of the City of Slstersville, as
therein provided;
And, whereas, under the terms
and provisions Of said Ordinance.
the said Tyler Railroad company
was required to complete said rail-
road from said City of Sistersville,
to said Town of Middlebourne, or
through and over the streets Of
Sistersville, within fifteen months
from the pas sing of said ordinance.
And, whereas, on the 18TH day of
March, 1902, at a regular meeting
of the Council of said City of Sis
tersville, the time for signing said
Ordinance was extended to, and In
Guiding the 18TH day of March,
1902, at which time and date said
Ordinance was accepted and signed
nv said TYLER Railroad company by
81. W. Mccoy, Its president.
And, whereas, the said Tyler Rail
road company, by written agree.
ment dated on the-day Of,
1902, has transferred all Its rights,
title and interests, In, to and under
said Franchise, as granted by said
Ordinance, to the said "Sistersville
and Middlebourne Street Railway
Company; Corporation as afore-
said.
And whereas 1t has been made to
appear to the satisfaction OF the
Council, that said Sistersville and
Middlebourne Street Railroad com
pany, Is acting In good faith and
intends to construct said railway
under said Franchise, and 1t further
appearing to the Council, that 1t Is
necessary that said Company have
an extension of time, beyond that
specified In said Franchise, for the
completion of said railway, as
therein recited,
Now, THEREFORE,
Be 1t ordained by the Mayor, and
common Council Of The City OF
Sistersville that the said Sistersville
ard Middlebourne Street Railway
company, be and Is hereby
granted an extension of time
for the completion of said rail.
way, under the terms, conditions
and provisions of the Franchise
heretofore granted the Tyler Rail-
read company, as aforesaid, until
and including the Ist day of Octo
Der, 1903.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-03-11
NOTICE..
To All when 1t May Concern,
Der, 1903

40 All "hcLh ~ HAoy SOHOcEnS
Notice Is hereby given that or
the 10Th day of March, 1903, be
tween the hours of 7 and 9 O'Clock
p. m. of said day, at a regular
meeting of the Common Council Of
the City OF Sistersville, Tyler
County, West Virginia, at its Coun'
ell Chamber In the City Building
of said City, an application will be
made to said Council, to make, pass
and enter upon Its records the
foregoing Ordinance copy where
of has been this day filed with Jas.
II. Pine, Esq. City Clerk, at his
Office In said City Building, where
the same may be seen and inspected
February 9, 1908.
SISTERSvILLE AND MIDDLE
BOURNE STREET RAILWAY Com
PANY.
Hsnes & Young,
Attorneys.
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Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-03-11

The best pill meath the stars and
stripes,
1t cleanses the system and never
gripes.
Little Early Risers of worldly re-
pute-
Ask for DeWitt's and take nc
substitute.
A small pill, easy to buy, easy to
take and easy to act, but never fail
Ing In results. DeWitt's Little
Early Risers arouse the secretiors
and act as tonic to the liver, curing
permanently:
Opera House Drug Store.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-03-11
The Carat.

We talk Of diamond being so many
carats in weight. The carat was origi
nally the seed of the Abyssinian carat
flower. These seeds are very equal il
size and so were at one time used il
weighing gold and precious stones.
Today the carat as applied to gold
means simply the twenty-fourth part
Of the weight Of any piece Of gold OF
alloy OF gold.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-03-11
What's I'm q Name?

Everything Is In a name when 1t
comes to Witch Hazel Salve. E.
c. Dewitt & Co. of Chicago, dis
covered, some years ago, how to
make a salve from Witch Hazel
that Is a specific for Piles. For
blind, bleeding. itching and protru'
ding Piles, eczema, cuts, burns,
bruises and all skin diseases, De
Wits Salve has no equal. This
has given rise to numerous worth
less counterteits. Ask for DeWitt's
the genuine.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-03-11
2o4W

The gratifying statement is made
that lhe price of onions has fallen
from $1.5n to IS cents bushel
owing to iarge spring surplus o:
that good old vegetable.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-03-11

You may refuse to believe a compli-
ment, but it was q good deal like a
SNOWFALL. 1t left q spot on you.-Atchi.
son Globe.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-03-11
MUNICIPAL NOTICE.
ORDINANCE

An ordinance granting to the Sis
tersville, and Middlebourne Street
Railway company, a corporation
under the laws of the State OF
West Virginia,as assignee OF the
Tyler Railroad company, an ex-
tension of time, within which to
complete certain railroad, from
the City OF Slstersville, In Tyler
county, West Virginia, to the
town of Middlebourne, In said
county, or through and over the
streets of Sistersville, under the
provisions of Certain Franchise
Granted the said Tyler Railroad
Company, on the Sixth Day OF
January, 1902, by the Common
Council OF the City of Sisters
Vile, Tyler County, West Vir
ginia.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-01-31
Life In West Africa.

Though few thrive in the West
African climate" says j. W. Davies in
the February Lippincotts,, there is some
thing peculiarly eneryating there to most
men, even when they are untouched by
fever. 1t may be the alI-pervading steam
ing, or perhaps mere exposure to the rays
OF the tropical sun, which is weakening
of itself. but whatever. the cause may be.
one generally awakens there with q Ian
guid feeling which makes the least ex-
ertion seem a difficulty. It is therefore
not surprising that those who have hard
and trying work to. do should borrow tenn
we descended into the compound the trade
canoes were coming down stream with
long row Of paddles flashing on either
side and the muddy river frothing at the
bows. Westward along the Guinea coast
Lioerian Krookoy and Gold Coast Fanti
display considerable skin in marine arch
itecture but of this the Niger man has
none, and his craft are huge and shape
less things roughly followed out of a
mighty cottonwood log. Those who piled
the paddles were mostly naked slaves;
the sable trader--gorgeously arTayed in
caSt-eff European fin eclined among
his several wives beside smoky fire I'M
der an awning at the stern. The delta
is an unsettled region, and as wives are
valuable assets, it was probably judicieus
protection of his merchandise few fight
ing men with long barreled flintlecks
creuehed amidsi1ips. In spite of many
Jealous officers vigilance, canoes are
periodically plundered and the crews shot
doWn-hence many of cur small troubles
in that region owe their origin to com
mercial strife" -