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NOW MOVING SMOOTHLY
The Transmississippi Congress at
Seattle, Wash, at Work.
The Roll of Delegates Practically
Complete and the Presentation
of Papers Progressing.

Seattle. Wash, Aug. 20.-The wide
range OF topics for discussion, the
high order of the deliberations and the
unusually large number OF prominent
men as delegates mark the fourteenth
annual convention OF the Transmits
sissippi congress now In session in this
city. Members OF the congress who
have attended proceedings before de-
clare that. with the single exception OF
the session two years ago. this Is the
largest convention in the history Of
The organization.
The committees appointed Tuesday
have organized to-day and taken up
their work A number of resolutions
are now In the hands Of the resolu-
tions committee for consideration and
report. On account Of tardiness In the
arrival of number Of the prominent
members OF the congress, several
changes in the original programme
were necessary, but the attendance OF
delegates is now practically complete.
and the proceedings is moving with
great regularity
The congress was called to order
shortly after ten O'Clock, and Hon Ed
ward f. Harris addressed the assembly
upon THE Port of Galveston-Childo Of
the Transmississippi Congress.
This was followed by an address by
Maj. John Mills, engineer corps. U. s.
A., on "The Navigable Waterways in
the State of Washington. Hon. John
Barrett, Minister to Argentine. and re-
Gently commlssioner-gen to Asia
for the Louisiana Purchase exposition.
discussed "The st. Louis Worlds Fair
and It's Relation to Transmississippi
Trade with the Orient"
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Charged with Passing Bogus Bills.

John w, Gaines and Alfred Snow
were arrested at Benton on the charge
of passing bogus bills. A number OF
bills on the State Bank Of New Bruins.
wick, n j., were found on the men
This bank went out Of existence many
years ago, but the plates from which
these notes were printed were stolen
and an immense amount Of notes have
since been circulated.
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Stepped on Wrong Track.

Richard Cornelius and George Hall,
negroes, were run down by train IN
the Iron Mountain yards at Little
Rock, Both men lost legs and Cor
neius died shortly after reaching the
hospital The men were run down
at a point where three tracks meet,
the men, thinking they were getting
out of the way Of the train, stepping
On the wrong switch,
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Compress Burned.

The Camden compress and a large
warehouse were destroyed by hre
In the compress were stored wagons.
bugges, machinery and few bales
Of cotton, and none OF these were
saved from the fury Of the flames,
The loss will be In the neighborhood
of 100000, and there was not a cent
Of insurance on the compress or It's
contents,
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Clarke Gets TWentY.one Years.

Joe Clark, charged with completely
in the Clarksyile bank robbery and
the murder of Sheriff John Powers,
was placed on trial last week and en-
tered plea of guilty Of murder in the
second degree and received a sentence
OF twenty-one years in the penitentiary.
Clarke's real name, as given by Fred
Underwood the day before his eXecu-
ton, is Joe Hamilton He was one of
the five men taking part in the rob.
berry of the Clarksvile bank, February,
1902, in which Sheriff Powers was
killed. Fred Underwood and George
Durham were hanged at Clarksyille
June 10 for the murder Clarke and
Wallace, with John p. Dunn, who is
still at large, were also indicted for
the murder. but the evidence against
Clarke and Wallace was not sufficient
to warrant a conviction Of murder In
the first degree, therefore the
reduction of the charge to the
second degree to which he pleaded
guilty and received a twenty-one-yeari
sentence. The case against Jim Wal
lace was dismissed, but he will be re-
turned to Nabraska to complete sen.
tence of seven years for bank robbery,
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ITALY WELL PREPAUED.
she Gould Quickly Send u Naval
Force 10 Turkish waters,

Rome, Aug 20-No other power Ia
In a better position than Italy quickly to
send fleet to Turkey In fact, Italy
may be almost considered AZ already
having warship ON the spot, AZ the
torpedo boat destroyer Minerva Is on
the island OF Lemnos. In tho Aegean
soa, few hours sailing from SalonIca,
and the battlcship Rcumberto, which ls
at Agosta, Silesia, can reach Ottoman
waters In about 40 hours, The Italian
Mediterranean squadron now OF CaglI-
ari, island Of Sardinia, has been or.
dercd TO Sicily, 40 aS to be nearer the
scene OF the trouble In Turkey
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Twins Born on Train.

Mrs Lucy Murphy, whose husband
died at some point In this state n few
months ago, gave birth to twin boys
on an Iron Mountain passenger train.
The woman was on route to st, Louis,
where she has relatives, The twins
were named after the conductor and
engineer of the train on which they
Mnrn born.
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4 Distiupuished Trio.

A distinguished trio rode at the head
of the Wisconsin division. They were
Gen. Macarthur, commander Of the de.
partment Of the Pacific, Gen, Cobb and
Col, Lyon, all three being attlrod In
civilian clothing, All three Of these
officers have won national renown,
Gen. Macarthur was loudly choered ao
he passed with the colum,
Six survivors Of the heroic Knapp's
Pennsylvania battery Of light artillery
marched In the line and were warmly
greeted This IN the remnant OF tho
1870 men OF this hard fighting regiment
who were mustered out at the close OF
the war, and this 10 the first occasion
the battery has paradcd since they np-
pcNrod In the historic grand review OF
the federal troops at Washington, In
May, 1865,
Throughout the parade was strictly
military, no women, children nor gro.
tesdue costumes being permitted In
the column only n few carriages
were allowed, not exceeding two to
each department, and these were oc-
cupIod by disabled Veterans driven In
oil caseB 10 the left Of tho columns OF
their respective departments,
A hearty greeting Ahs extended to
The old soldiers along the line Of
march, each Of the departments being
ehoered 10 the echo M II filed past
Suit has been brought against tho
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Mo Proof AaaInat Them.

John and I'D Hampton, charged
with numbering Dolph Mccain, were
acquitted by a jury at Warren, Me-
Cain was found August In the road
in dying condition, The Hamptons
were suspected and arrested, but the
state failed to secure evidence OF thoir
guilt, All the parties are colorod
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BIG LIGHTING MERGER.
Mis.ourisEdisoH ana Union Electric
Concerns, OF ST. Louis, Are
tho Principals.

st. Louis, Aug 2O--Tho greatest
consolidation OF electric light and pow
er companies In tho west has been per-
fec,ed In g. Louis, leaving In tho lo-
cal commercial field not n single COM
petltor
on September ., stockholders OF tho
Missouri. Edison Electric Co, and tho
Union Electric Light and Power Co.
the two big corporations ngurlng In
the consolidation, viii meet In the Of
fees OF their respective companies "
vote on the consolidation plan.
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Tucker Granted Bail.

Guy B. Tucker who killed John F.
Powell at El Dorado. was admitted
to bail in the sum Of $4,000 by Judge
Lea Of Pulaski circuit court upon a
writ of habeas corpus. Tucker lert
FL Dorado for Little Rock shortly af.
ter the killing and remained in charge
of the warden Of the penitentiary un'
til bail was granted. He will not re-
turn to FL Dorado until his trial
comes up.
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Elevator burned, Fireman injured,

Chicago, Aig 20--The Grand Cross
ing Elevator Co.'S building at Grand
Crossing was destroyed by fire Tues
day night, the loss being 100000, in
suranco, 100000, While on the way 10
the fire, an engine was overturned,
and Lieut.. Dennis Moss was severely
injured.
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Would gs Assassin Killed.

Turner Hardin n white blacksmith
n, logging camp near Portland, shot
and killed negro, who was lylns IN
wait for him behind tree, Hardin
pot word that the negro was In walt
inp for him, and surprised him by tok'
ing different route, coming upon
him unawares,
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,hn,4rd With uuyde,

Oaxaca, Mex, Aug. 2O-An Amerl-
can miner named Madden Is under ar
rest here, charged with the murder OF
Or, y H. King, owner of several mines
In the state of OaXaca Or, King was
an American, and haS been In Mexico
about Ave yoara,
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Appeal 10 Public.

The historical committee OF tho
Arkansas division Of Confederate
veterans have decided to appeal to
tho public for contributions In ordor
IN raIsc funds 10 defray the expense
of completing the roster OF Arkansas
aoldIors who fought In the Confoder'
ate army,
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Policeman Fatally stabbed.

New York, Aux 90 Policeman Jo-
aoph Duchelt, Of the Williamsburg dis.
trict, In Brooklyn, was assaulted early
Wednesday morning, by q crowd Of ruff
fans, who stabbed him In the back and
no badly Injured him that he probably
VIII hln
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ro.,poned III. Departure.

Rome, Aux 90 Most Rev j. ], llar-
", archbishop Of Manila, has post
poned his departure from Rome, AZ ho
Ia dcsirous of assisting In the oonse.
Grafton OF IT. Rev Thomas A. Hen.
dfIck, the recently.appolh,ed bishop Of
Cebu, next Sunday,
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Enjoying Their visit.

San Francisco, Aug, 20, With recap
tIons and entertainments of all kinds,
the visiting members Of the O. A, Il,
are having most enjoyable time In
this city The>Caliornla posts provide
fruits and flowers In lavish abundance,
and there IL open house In oil the local
aunrtoFN
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Both Fatally wounded.

Chicago Aug 20.-polIccman Joseph
Hunkler was shot and fatally wounded,
early Wednesday morning, by Walter
Gleason whom he had arrested for
creating n disturbance on the streets,
Immediately after shooting HIunklcr,
Gleason shot himself near the heart,
InnIctIng mortal wound
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The Knnsn. ni,er Failing.

Kansas CITY, Mo-, Aug 2O,-rhc Kan.
sas river here and west ~ falling rap
Idly, and no further fear of damage IL
felt, Every effort h beiHg made 10 re.
place the two bridges washed cut dur.
Ing the high water, Boats must DO
USED for several weo,s.
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Ci,i, scrylee Examination.

Washington, Aug, so,-A ciyil.seryloo
examination viii be held at East 81,
Louis, H., September 29, for the post.
ton of fcmale etcnogfapher, type
writer and inGeSer In the agricultural
department,
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Assessment Board EnIoined.

,uuge John II, Rodgos, sitting for
osuge Trieber Of the Eastern district
Vuefal court, has granted tempo.
s'y order restraining the state board
~ runway assessment from certifying
om av assessments recently made to the
n' "'ers oi the different counties or taxi
az s any steps making the assessments
"vc''Vc' The board raised the AZ
,yoa'nohtS on railroad property on an
Ooo ,uR' na' OF 20 per cont, or over slO,'
stvVVV The matter viii be given n
m"a, ' nearing the latter part of this
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New iiijpois Tovu,

shelbyvlle, H., Aug, 2O.-The town
OF Westeryelt, In the center OF Ridge
township IN this county, has JUST been
plated and lots Put on sale, This
town II ON the new Frisco line through
SholbY county
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Mr. Gaines and Claiborne Discharged

After a preliminary hearing on the
oaarge or having murdered Abncr
oa,Res at Hot Springs, d, W. Claiborne
s"u Mrs, Gaines, wife of the dead
lan' were both discharged upon mo-
uoh ot the prosecuting attorney, who
.""ouhced that the state had failed
make case against the accused,
%' uaihes was found dead In his room
not Springs littlo over year ago,
a"u me theory advanced was suicide,
Nnlio lay a few inches from the right
"auo OF tho dead man, and his throat
co ras cut from ear TO ear, A brother OF
oa'nes was not satisfied that II was q
,' ,a'o OF suicide and employed q dttec'
"e To solve the mystery Tho evil
Svuc' introduced against the accused
,'s "@ not of u character to warrant con
,"loh, and they were promptly re-
Daseu Gaines had been In poor
"VaIth some time before his death
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Tho Little Rock and Monroe rail-
way has been granted n charter Tho
proposed line Ia to run from PONY
in Union county to Monroe, La a dls
tauee Of ntty miles
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Bulgaria Orders Cartridges.

London, Aug. 20,-A dispatch to n
news agency from Vienna says Bull
garia has ordered 100000 cartridges
from Vienna firm for prompt dclly-
ppy
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ammandor-in-Chiet, q. "A, X,
A platoon Of police led III ecolumn,
commanded by Chief Whitman, and
followed by the drum corps of the Ma
tional Association OF Civil Wcr MusI'
clans
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Suit has been brought against the
United States Shlp.BuIdlng Co, and
against the receiver, 10 foreeloso d Sl0,-
100000 mortgage,
The Van Buren press., 1903-08-22

Major General Commanding Arkan
sas Division, U. C. ""
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1903-10-16

c%endlary. Before moving to LetcIer
he WAS living in Sioux City and be-
came associated with the Salvation
Army in the prohibition am paign.
One night at C%ovington, Neb., across
the river from Sioux City. he was
set upon by Il band Of touglIs and
beaten into insensibi lily. He was
thrown into jail where he was also
maltleated. Up to the day of his
death the deceased bore the effects
of this vicious onslaught.
He was a member of the 6. A r.
When a young ma he desired to en-
ter the regular army to fight for his
country, but owing to an.injury to
his hand, sustained whenE lad, he
was not accepted. Toward the close
of the war he finally succeeded. in
enlisting in a volunteer regiment and
served his country for four months,
until the close of the war.
The deceased was a man of cheer
full disposition and always had a kind
word and cheerful recognition for
everybody. He will be remembered
for the good he has done in many
ways il the Salvation Army work
and for his kindness toward his fel :
low man.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1903-10-16
Mitchell Appreciates This

Yankton Press and Dakotan: The
capital fight may be the proper subject
for jokes, but as near as we can fig
ure it out, Mitchell and the Milwau-
kee road are taking it in dead earn
est and we wouldn't be IA bit sur
prised if Pierre would wake up some
morning and find the whole thing
just as much settled as if the Mitch
ell rust]ers had rode in with a lot of
teams and guns and things in the
middle Of the night while the guard.'
ian Of the ''big wooden shack'' was
asleep and moved it bodily down to
their camp, as was the custom in the
old county seat war. days. We may
be mistaken about all this. but we
do know that a most active and ag-
gressive campaign for Mitchell is be-
ing pushed all over the state. We
are informed by the press Of the
Hills that eighty per cent Of the vote
there is for Mitchell, and we know
that big inroads are being made IN
every part Of the eastern sections.
Withal it promises to be a merry
wal and, for once the people Of the
state will not be called upon to pay
the freight.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1903-10-16
FUNERAL SERVICES
The Remains OF A. X. Campbell Were
Laid to Rest in GraceIand
Cemetery Saturday.

Brief funeral services we're held
over the remains Of A. X. Campbell
at the residence on Main street Satul-
day..afternOon at 80 o'clock, though
the weather IA very unpleasant
there was a good attendance Of
friends. The services were attended
by a detachment of the G. A. r , of
which the deceased was Il member.
Capt. Keep, of the Salvation Army,
and Rev. Il. II. YounGman conduc-
ted the services, and music was fur
nished. There were a number of
floral offerings by friends. The re-
mains were laid to rest in Graceland
cemetery and the last sad rites were
performed by the G. A. r. The fol-
lowing were the pail bearers: Chas.
Palmer, o. ID. Stearns. H. L.
Omealey, John Roth, W. Fl. Web
ster and D. H. Brown.
Aaron X. Campbell was born Oct.
27. 1910, and would have been 60
years Of age had he lived a few
weeks longer. Mr.. Campbell was a
strong christian gentleman, becom-
ing converted in his youth and he
has steadfastly maintained his re-
ligeous principles. throughout his long
life. He came to Mitchell some
eight years ago with his family and
has been identified more or less with
the work of the Salvation Army,
and many times have we heard him
expound the religion OF his Master
on the streets to the assembled
crowds. No matter where he was OF
what the circumstances he was ready
with a word for the religious cause.
When he first came to this state he
located in the vicinity Of Letcher
and a short time after his building:
on the farm were destroyed by an in
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1903-10-16
FIFTY YEARS IN MINISTRY
Rev. John II HabrGck Celebrated a
Half Century OF Work in
Episcopal Church.

Thursday evening at Sioux Falls
occurred the celebration of the tif-
ieth anniversary or Rev John II.
Babcock's ministry in the Episcopal
church. which was arranged by Bish-
op Hare. The event was attended by
many members Of the clergy of the
sta!e and amany Of his friends. For
TN. recn years Mr. Babcock presided
over the Episcopal church in this
city, and he was. beloved and es-
teemed not only BY all the members of
his church but by hundreds outside
of it. lie was a genial gentleman or
the old school, pIeasanG and afrable
to all in his daily walk in life. His
quiet life and devoted application to
his duty inspired a reverence in his
earlier years in Mitchell that was al
ways with him. Sabbath after Sab
bath he has stood in his pulpit and
gave forth the lessons of life which
have brought cheer and comfort to
the hearts of many, directing them
in the paths Of righteousness. Some
few years ago Mr.. Babcock was CALLED
to Sioux Falls by the bishop and his
work has been Of a lighter character
in the pulpit. He also acts as a tut
or for the young ministers who are
just entering the church.
On Oct. 5, 1853, Mr.. Babcock was
ordained a deacon by Bishop J. II.
Wainwright, in New York city. For
the succeeding fifty years he has been
in the full and active exercise Of the
duties Of his Office as clergyman and
teacher. In the states Of New York,
Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Michi-
gan, Illinois, Wisconsin,, Minnesota,
Iowa, Nebraska, Oregon, California,
and the past sixteen years in South
Dakota represents the vast range
of territory that this grand old man
has spread the gospel of religion,
and everywhere the has left the im-
press of his sincerity, his earnestness
in the cause.
He has occupied many positions of
honor and responsibility, prominent
among which were the principalshiI
of the academy at Glens Falls, N.
Y, the Episcopal Academy of Con.
necticut, at Cheshire; Yeates Insti.
tute at Lancaster, Pa. : School for
the Blind at Salem, Ore. st. Mary's
Hall, REM ca Cal.
NIu Doh,ool, =, I,,o&oL NT,,o.
and has taken al active part in build.
ing up the order in all the towns in
which he has been located. He holds
the thirty-second degree in the Scot
fish Rite, is chaplain Or prelate If
the grand lodge, grand chapter, anC
grand commandery of South Dakota
NJ. S. d. a member of standing com
mittee, examining chaplain ant
rural dean. e
In his long career Mr.. Babcock ha:
had many varied experiences and
recoun.ing Of them would be highl.
interesting. Through all of them b
. has formed in South Dakota a happ'
home, many dear friends, and ha
: plenty of work to do in bis calling
The Republican and his hosts O
friends in Mitchell will wish for hin
many more years Of usefulness in hi
. church work. and that he may fin
time in his busy life to make a fire
/ quent visit to his old home, where h
will always find a warn and cheerful
welcome.
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The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1903-10-16
Celery
Compound
Cures
DYSPEPSIA, INDIGESTION,
AND STOMACH TROUBLES.

The tortures and evils of dyspepsia and
indigestion are experienced by thousands at
this time. The dyspeptic's train of evils
may be enumerated as follows: feelings of
dizziness, languor, nervousness, sleeplessness,
headache, distension of the stomach, loss o!
flesh, difficult breathing, and the action of the
heart is seriously affected.
All forms of dyspepsia are quickly banished
by the use of Paine's Celery Compound.
The use of this marvellous medicine allays the
inflammation of the nerves centred about the
stomach; it opens up the sewers Of the body
and removes all waste matter; it cleanses the
blood; it makes new nerve fibre; it restores
digestive power, and promotes bodily strength
and activity. Mr.. Fred. Ross, Clarendon,
Iowa, briefly writes about his happy expert
ence with Paine's Celery Compound as
follows:-
alt gives me great pleasure to testify to the
merits Of Paine's Celery Compound. l can
candidly and honestly say it is the best medi-
cine in the world. Two years ago I was suf-
fering from indigestion and nervousness, and
was so run down that 1 could hardly walk
without help. I used two bottles of Paine's
Celery Compound and got better almost from
the first dose, and have had no use for medi-
cine since. I was completely cured"
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1903-10-16
The Devils ISncIl.

Among the famOus bells of Dews.
bury, Yorkshire. England. is one known
as BLACK Tom of Scothill," which was
presented to the church in expiration Of
a murder. 'Black Tom is always rung
on Christmas eve. Its solemn tolling
as it strikes the first tap at exactly
midnight is known all over Yorkshire
as the 'devil's knell," it being the no.
ton that when Christ was born the
devil died. :.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1903-10-16
He Watched the Cow.

When Sir Sta afford NorthcOtc, after.
ward the Earl Of Iddesleigh. was an
officer i'll Il yeOmanry regiment in DeI-
onShirr one of tile mel who was lead
ing Il small force across; the country
was taking Il rather circuitOuS instead
OF Il straight course.
"Why Cont you keep your eye Oh Il
given point" asked his officer.
81 do. SIR"
"Neli. wl:t no;nt:"
"That Cd Cow. sir" replied the man.
The carl VAS often known to u:e this
anecdotr Wien political leaders did not
go straight Illustrated Fits.
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Too Self Poisoned.

Mrs. Manykids-There IS one thing
about our G~irls-they are always self
possessed.
Papa Manykids (grimly)-Yes: they're
too self possessed. | wish they'd get
some one else to possess them.
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7HE SHERMM-W NLHMs P4IW7

(there's none better) cannot be sold
tor less than we ask. If less is
asked, you know the quality is low
er and it's not cheap. It's poorly
made, contains poor material, or
IS short measure. You get what
you pay for every time.
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1903-10-03
Continued on Fifth Page. ]

The O. X, Germproof Natua
Stone Filter purifes cooking and
drinking water, and more than the
high price filters, prevents fevers
and sickness. Saves money for med
icine and doctor bills, big prices or
rents for others. The O. X is the
cheapest, reliable filter made. Only
81. Money returned after a week $
trial if not found as represented.
This simple filter can be used any
where without hydrant pressure.
The miners and poor mans friend,
the rich mans necessity. Wanted
agents everywhere, to make money.
Self seller, large profits. Harry
Plummer. manager, for a few days
at Clarendon hotel, Reno, New.
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1903-10-03
NOTICE OF COPARTNERSHIP.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT H. N
" Gunter and j. Il. Thomas, have by articles
duly executed and filed in the office of the Coun-
ty Clerk Of Nye County, State Of Nevada, enter
ed into aCoparinership under the firm and name
of Gunter q Thomas for the purpose of conduct
ing general butchering business, dealing in
all kinds of fresh and salt meats, at the town Of
Tonopah in the State of Nevada.
Dated, September list. 1903
Il. N. GUNTER.
j. X. THOMAS.
GRO w. Fox Attorney