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The Elbert County tribune., 1903-11-12
EASTONVULE

Nov. l1.-Charles Robinson and wife
returned to their home in Cripple Creek
Tuesday after a short visit with W. II.
Plumb.
John Upton shipped 695 head Of sheep
to Denver Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dickinson of Colorado
Springs returned home Monday after
short stay at the hotel.
Edgar Payton made a business trip to
Colorado Springs Friday.
Roy White, who was tried before Jus
tice Ruby in Colorado Springs Saturday,
was found not guilty. Mrs. Hicks
brought suit against him on account of
a quarrel which took place between Roy
and her daughter, Besssie Hicks, as they
were going home from school last March,
claiming that Roy struck Bessie over the
head with dinner pail, knocking her
senseless. The case attracted consider
able attention as all parties were well
known here.
James Hobbs, the well known cattle
buyer, bought thirty y-nine head of steers
Monday from j. S. Evans and shipped
them to Denver Wednesday, taking in
four carloads.
Mrs. John Dawson went to Colorado
Springs Tuesday to spend few days
with her sister.
II. ID. Wood made business trip to
Colorado Springs Saturday to have some
dental work done.
Charles Cheese moved his family to
town last week so that his children may
attend school,
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Throughout the County
Mention of Matters of Interest to Residents of
Various Sections of Ebert County.

fornia soon, where Mr.. and Mrs Bush
will reside in the future and Mrs. Bastian
will spend year for her health.
We are sorry to announce that s.
Cline OF Pennsylvania, who is staying
with Mr.. and Mrs. Burkhart. is very i'll
and last week was not expected to live.
The many friends of A. c. G. Kaemp-
fer will be glad to learn that he has re-
ceived the appointment Of state civil en-
gineer for the state of Nebraska at sal
ary of s2,5O0 year. Mr.. Kaempfer is an
upright and energetic young man and
well deserves the honor bestowed upon
him.
Miss Lille Sparkman entertained the
Misses Gertie and Ethel Bass, Luella
Hollinger and Lawrence Bass at supper
Tuesday evening.
Report of school, district No. |, for the
month ending October 30: Number en-
rolled, 10; those not absent were Ger
trude and Ethel Bass; those not absent
more than five days and perfect in de
pertinent, Nellie Jewell; those whose de
pertinent was perfect on the days they
were present, Bennie Sparkman, Law
renee Bass, John Wight.-LUELIA HoL-
LINGER, Teacher.
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ResoIulIons of sympathY

At meeting of Rising Star Rebekah
lodge No. So, l. o. o. F., held Nov. 4, the
following resolutions were adopted:
Whereas, A sad accident has befallen
Mr.. f. G. Lalleen of Rock Springs, Wyo.,
husband of Sister Anna Lalleen, of this
lodge, in having a part Of his hand torn
of by blast, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the members of this
lodge hereby express their sympathy to
Sister Lalleen in her hour of trouble;
Resolved, That the secretary be in
structed to send copy of these resolu-
tions to Sister Lalleen and copy to the
press for publication, as testimony OF
our sympathy.
Mrs. j. H. PURDES,
Mrs. W. f. AUX, Committee.
j. III. PuRDEN,
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Our Clubbing Proposition.

We have made arrangements with the
publishers Of the Toledo Weekly Blade
whereby we are enabled to furnish that
excellent newspaper TO our readers in
connection with the Tribune at sl.55 u
year for both papers. We can also fur
ni-h the Weekly Chicago Inter Ocean,
splendid twelve page paper, with the
Tribune at l.55 year for both papers.
We will furnish the three papers Blade,
Inter Ocean and Tribune, one year for
81 80; the regular price Of the three pa
pers is $3.50 All subscriptions at these
rates payable in advance.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-11-12
SPUD VALLEY.

Nov. 11.--Miss Emma Rigg of Denver
commenced SIX months term OF school
last week in district No. 10. This will be
Miss Riggs second term in this district.
Curt Dittemore is up from Colorado
Springs visiting numerous relatives and
friends in this neighborhood.
ID. L. Epler has just completed his new
barn and it is one of the best in this sec
ton of the country.
The boys in this neighborhood are put
ting in their spare time practicing with
their rifles, expecting TO carry away a
good number Of turkeys from the turkey
shoot to be held at d. L. Epler's Friday
of this week.
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A Remarkable Case.

One of the most remarkable cases of a
cold, deep-seated on the lungs, causing
pneumonia, is that of Mrs. Gertrude Il.
Fenner, Marion, Ind, who was entirely
cured by the use of One Minute Cough
Cure. She says: "rhe coughing and
straining so weakened me that 1 ran
down in weight from 14s to 92 pounds.
l tried number of remedies to no avail
until l used One Minute Cough Cure.
-Four bottles of this wonderful remedy
cured me entirely of the cough, strength
ened my lungs and restored me to my
normal weight, health and strength" J"
Sold by o. X. Long.
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FoNDIs NOTES.

Nov. l1.-Dan jackson lost valuable
horse last week.
G. A. Dockum and Henry Utz spent
last week in Denver.
Sol Taylor was in Elbert on business
Saturday
Just south of his store and has the foun-
dation laid for his residence which he
will build there.
Harry Vote returned Saturday from
Elbert where he has been doing carpen-
ter work.
W. G. Dockum, who has been in Texas
for the last year, is now at the home of
his son, c. G. Dockum, at Lytle, and ex-
poets to visit friends at Fondis soon.
l.. w. Parkhurst is land up with rheu-
matism.
William Greaser and family will leave
this week for Maple Hill. Kansas. where
they will make their future home.
Rev. Mr.. Farrer Of Flagler preached
at the church Sunday afternoon. He
will be here again in four weeks and will
preach on Saturday night and Sunday
morning.
Ralph Jay expects to go to Emporia,
Kansas, this week where he has pur-
chased a boot and shoe store which he
will take charge of.
Mr.. O'Neill left Saturday for his home
in Denver
Miss Maud Sweet commenced term
OF school in district No. 20 Valley Home,
Monday.
William Cochran returned last week
from visit to friends at Rife, Garfield
county, where he has brother engaged
in the real estate business. He was so
fs5orably impressed with that locality
that he has concluded to locate there.
The Fondis precinct vote at last Tues
days election resulted as follows: Camp
bell 20, Wilson 81; Lewis %, McKes-
SON "A
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-11-12
Disastrous Wrecks.

Carelessness is responsible for many a
railway wreck and the same causes are
making human wrecks of sufferers from
throat and lung troubles. But since the
advent of DIR. Kings New Discovery for
consumption, coughs and colds, even the
worst cases can be cured, and hopeless
resignation is no longer necessary. Mrs.
Lois Cragg of Dorchester, Mass, is one
of many whose life was saved by DIR.
Kings New Discovery. This great rem
edy is guaranteed for all throat and lung
diseases by o. X. Long, druggist. Price
SOC and sl.00. Trial bottles free.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-11-12
Nod . SICK Dny sInee.

u was taken severely sick with kidney
trouble. / tried all sorts OF medicines,
none of which relieved me. One day
saw an ad. of your Electric Bitters and
determined to try that. After taking a
few doses felt relieved, and soon there
after was entirely cured, and have not
been sick a day since. Neighbors of
mine have been cured OF rheumatism,
neuralgia, liver and kidney troubles and
general debility" This is what b. f.
Bass, of Fremont, ~ c.. writes. Only
SOC, at o. X. Longs, druggist.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-11-12
A Good Name

From personal experience testify that
DeWitt's Little Early Risers are une.
qualled as liver pill. They are rightly
named because they give strength and
energy and do their work with ease.-W
7. Easton, Boerne, Tex. Thousands of
people are using these tiny little pills in
preference to all others, because they are
so pleasant and effectual They cure
biliousness, torpid liver, iaundice, sick
headache, constipation, etc. They do
not purge and weaken, but cleanse and
strengthen. Sold by 0. r. Long
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poesn.t Respeet oId Age.

Its shameful when youth fails to show
proper respect for old age, but Just the
contrary in the case Of DIR. Kings New
Life Pills. They cut OH maladies no
matter how severe and irrespective OF
old age. Dyspepsia, jaundice, fever, con
stipation, all yield to this perfect pill.
25c, at Longs drug store.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-11-12
Turkey Shoot and Ball.

A big turkey shoot will be given in Ell
bert on Friday, Nov. 20, lasting all day.
One hundred turkeys, besides ducks and
chickens. In the evening a big dance
will be given in l. o. o. f. hall. Good
music and excellent supper. Tickets,
including supper, sl.75. Come, one and
all, and have good time. A. Carnahan,
floor manager. A. G. CoRNFoRrH,
w. s. EPLER.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-11-12
PROSPERITY RIDGE.

Nov 11-Miss Blanche Bush returned
Saturday from Table Rock.
Mrs. Ella McLain Of Denver is visiting
her sister, Mrs. Walter Burk.
While +. S. Ramey was Telling tree
one day last week he had the misfortune
of being caught under limb and was
injured severely.
Miss Blanch Bush, Fred Bush and
Mrs. Jennie Bastian will leave for Cali
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-11-12
Do You Wish 10 90 20 California;

Now is the opportunity. The rate
from Denver is only $500 via the new
Dalhart- FL Paso route. Write L. L.
Fisher, G. p. A., Colorado a Southern
Ry- Denver. Your inquiry will receive
especial attention. ll-26
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-11-12

For Sale Choice farms near Ebert
Also bargains in stock ranches Elbert
County Bank Real Estate, Co.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-11-12

Ihe Russell Gates Mercantile company
ftceiVed contract to furnish eight tons
OF coal az $500 per ton delivered.
J. NJ Cochran received contract to
build the two bridges, one across Big
SANDY and one across Antelope creek,
near Ramah, at the price of Seventeen
Hundred and Fifty dollars ls1. 5000
for both bridges, FL Paso county bearing
one-hali the expense.
Kiowa, Colo, Nov ., 1903
CHAS. f. LINDSLEY,
County Clerk.
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COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Proceedings, October Ses-
sion-Claims Allowed
and Contracts Let.

AT the October. 1903, term of the board
of county commissioners the following
claims were allowed and contracts en-
tered into:
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-11-12

Health demands daily action OF the
bowels. Aid nature with Ayers PMS.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-11-12
Ebert County Teachers.

The following is list of the teachers
in Elberi county for the school year com
mnnnlnn ImlY | 1907.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-06-09
The Kappa Sigma Banquet.
Especial TO News and Observer

Especial to News and Observer)
Durham. n c., June Sin connection
with the Trinity commencement this week
the social feature viii be very prominent
Among these features there will be none
Of greater Importance than the annual
banquets by the Greek Letter fraternities
The first OF these was given tonight when
the Kappa Sigma fraternity, one of the
Oldest and strongest connected with the
college, entertained their alumni and
friends around the banquet board at the
Carolina Hotel tonight
The hotel was beautifully decorated
The walls of the dining rooms were covered
with the colors Of the fraternity-white,
scarlet and emerald greenland from them
streamers extended to the center of the
room, and were fastened about the large
chandelier. On each side of the room
were massive banks Of palms, interspersed
with pot flowers. Suspended from the
entrance to this room were two large
fraternity flags. On the opposite end Of
the hall beautiful hand painted design
Of the fraternity emblem-the Crescent and
Star-over-looked the assemblage. In the
center of the table was a huge bank OF
roses, surmounted by gorgeous American
Beauties, and flowers sJreW- up and down
the table kept up the color effect Of the
decorations.
BY one o'clock the guests had all ar
rived and the feast began During the
progress OF the banquet the First Regi-
ment band Of Richmond, dispensed music
The postmaster was Mr. T. A. Smoot,
Of Fayetteville and he presided with ease
and tact. The following responded to
their several toasts Mr. w. F. Gill,
Greetings" Mr.. j. E. Mills. Our Fra
ternity;" Or. E. T White, Our Alumni"
Mr.. p. d. Gold, Jr., THE Kappa Sigma
Coat" As a memento of the occasion
souvenir spoons, mounted with the fra
ternity emblem were given and at the
small hours of the morning the guests de-
parted for their homes.
The following were present: Mr.. P d.
Gold, Jr.. with Miss Tomilson; Mr.. Sparg-
er with Miss Lottie Tomlnson; Mr. A. W.
Cobb with Miss Rawls; Mr.. H. F. Robin
son with Miss Lizzie Rawls; Mr.. Chas Glib
bons with Miss McCuttings, of Salisbury;
Mr.. r. E. Jordan with Miss Ethel Carr
Mr.. C. r. Wooten with Miss Scott, of
Hagerstown. Md. Mr.. Lathrop Morehead
with Miss Latham. Of Cincinnati Mr.
Lem Gibbons with Miss Henshaw OF West
Virginia; Mr. T. w. Smith, Jr., with Miss
Jordan Mr. r. A. Brown with Miss Nan
Jordan; Mr. w F. Gill with Miss Chad
wick, of Beaufort, Dr. J. l. Hamaker with
Miss Gorinne Chadwick, of Beaufort; Mr.
W NJ Smith with Miss Coltrane. of Con
cord Mr.. j. F. Shinn with Miss King, Of
Concord; Mr. T. A. Smoot with Miss
Smith, of Concord; Mr. j. G. Asbury with
Miss Wadsworth, of Charlotte. Mr. L. A.
Tomlinson with Miss Brem, of Charlotte;
Mr.. j. E. Mill with Miss McRae; Mr.. J.
w Alspaugh, Jr, with Miss sparger, OIL
Greensboro; +. II. R. Mahoney with Miss
Anderson, of Charlotte Mr.. d. s. Murphy
with MNIiss Gray of Charlotte; Mr.. w. G.
Puryear with Miss Minis Mr.. and rs.
George L. Lyon and Dr. and Mrs. Il.
Minis
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-06-09
HOSTETTER'S
STOMACH BITTERS.
TO CONTRACTORS.

Estimates will be received for the gen
eral construction of the proposed new
Centenary M. E. Church edifce at New
Bern, N. c., July list, by the associated
architects, Charles Granville Jones, No.
ESQ Broadway, New York, N. Y, and
Herbert Woodley Simpson, No. Sc Broad
street. New Bern, N. G. Drawings and
specifications viii be ready June Sth. A
certified check for per cent as a gauran-
tee of good faith must accompany each
bid and the successful contractor must
give satisfactory bond
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-06-09
FOR WOMEN, TOO

Hostetter's Stomach Bitters is a medi-
cine that is especially adapted to all wo-
men who are weak or delicate 1t has a
calm, soothing effect upon the tired
nerves, promotes refreshing sleep and as,
sists Nature in the proper performance
of her duties Then don't experiment any
longer but get bottle of Hostetters
Stomach Bitters today from your Drug
gist. You'll feel its beneficial effect from
the first dose
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-06-09

doctrine of industrial education has
doubtless put the classics under popular
ban, affecting to call them the useless
dead languages When American youth
lose every interest except interest in
money making, America viii have buried
its last hope The education that seeks
to destroy all the nobler sympathies in
the interest of making money will not
only destroy every wide use of money, but
all the elements of nations glory and
IiFo
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-06-09
LOANs

During the year SO students have been
granted loans from the loan fund, while
1876 have received assistance in other ways
The opportunity to borrow money is not
without dangers; however, care has been
taken to prevent unnecessary loans In
Guiding the income from endowments, all
of which is expended for the benefit of
students, more than S370O0.00 have been
given away by the college during the cur
rent year, AS a public benefactor the
college has no superior among the educa-
tional institution in the State and it has
right to expect due consideration from
all who are interested in the welfare OF
the Commonwealth.
TRINITY PARK HIGH SCHOOL.
"The Trinity Park High School has had
year of remarkable success. The at
tendance has been large, and the work of
the second has been highly satisfactory
The records show that a larger percentage
of graduates from this school enter col
leges than from any other preparatory
school whose record has been examined
This school is In need of another dormi.
tory to meet the demands of an increas-
ing patronage. 1t is in every way meet.
ing the purposes Of its establishment, and
deserves from you the most generous sup
port"
After a short session this afternoon the
board Of trustees Of Trinity College aG-
journed until tonight, and at a late hour
the board was still in session
At the afternoon session the annual re-
port of President Kilgo was presented and
referred to a committee. The matter Of
selecting new trustees to fill vacancies was
also referred to committees. Report OF
these committees viii not be given out
before tomorrow morning
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-06-09

cit is customary in American Colleges.
especially in those under the control OF
the churches, to require no tuition fees
of young men studying for the ministry,
This is a traditional custom, not without
justification; for the ministry is so related
to the public Welfare that the public has
felt it privilege to assist in bearing a
part of the expense of ministerial eduea-
ton. 1t has always been the policy of
Trinity College to charge no tuition fees
OF ministerial students. This policy will
probably continue. and for certain rea-
sons, should continue; but there are rea-
sons why greater safeguards should be
thrown around this benevolence. These
reasons concern both the college and the
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-11-07


WILLIAMSON On his farm six
miles from Colfax, La, on Tuesday,
Nov. 3, 1908, Richard Harvey Will
hanson, born in Simpson Co., Miss,
Oct. 81, 184S, departed this life aged
fifty-ive years and three days.
He came to Winn parish with his
parents Mr.. and Mrs. David William
son when eight years old. and his
mother still survives him. Also he
leaves his wife and three sons, two
brothers, Hiram and Frank William
son, and three sisters, Mrs. Sallie Cab
iness, of Ennis, Texas, Mrs. Laura
Davidson, of verda, La, and Mrs.
Missouri Denton, OF Colfax, La.
The deceased came to his death by
poison, administered to him in cup
of early morning coffee by the hands
OF woman, from the effects of which
he died in about two hours and a
half. His remains were brought to
his home late Tuesday evening, from
whence they were taken to the Colfax
cemetery for burial about 4 p. M. the
next day. Rev. N. j. Roberts officia-
ted at the grave, a large number of
relatives andfriends and sympathetic
citizens being present.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-11-07
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Among the important series OF ar
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--iu England, in Ireland, in India, in
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The annual Announcement Number
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The Colfax chronicle., 1903-11-07

BARTHE-In the city of New Or
leans, on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 1908, at
$50 a. M, Basile Barthe, a native OF
Miramon. Haute Garonne, France,
departed this life aged 81 years.
The deceased was a brother-in-law
to Mr.. R. W. Horn, of Montgomery,
who was present at the obsequies OF
his relative. He returned yesterday
and asks that We express the heartfelt
thanks of himself and sister to the
kind people of New Orleans who aided
and assisted them so nobly in their
hours of bereavement.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-11-07

- aHfaf SOL - tiaas e. ri.ass
ef fH frrIse 81 a.l4tIsa 49, tte
a..lf....s - a.. o. ~ ettef.tt
= 81 b. marr,-s Nov asfh ~ win
80 u,z- llsi.s Nirril,a Moore. dauxh-
tsF II Mr and Nrs. ~ D. Moore. at
their home rs Marion. Ala. Miss
siryiesiil b. remembered ms the pref
~ teacher who taught In the Coliax
high school last year, and the many
friends Of the handsome couple will
be pleased to learn Of their approach
ing wedding.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-11-07

~ f.Ee- h.uiss prrsrf.ri b. -
sleta.sli.f esafrf tesi ssnasy ~ m
:. - a.. 49,, a. 100 .. -. AZ 1ns
close II the aftsraeos ssfvics hs ash.
ssths memhsrs a the Baptist church,
and any others that cared 60 do 50,
to remain ior the purpose of a short
consultation. lie informed his men,
bers that he proposed to answer their
call, but that he would only agree to
serve them provided they at once set
to work to build themselves a church.
A committee was appointed for that
purpose to report at his nextappoint-
ment at this place.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-11-07
Catarrh Cannot be Cured

with local applications, as they cannot
reach the seat Of the disease. Catarrh
is blood or constitutional disease, and
IN order to cure it you must take internal
remedies. Halls Catarrh Cure is taken
internally and acts directly on the blood
snd mucous surfaces. Halls Catarrh
Cure is not quack medicine. 1t was
prescribed by one Of the best physicians
In this country for years, and is regular
prescription. 1t is composed of the best
tonics known, combined with the best
blood purifiers, acting directly on the
mucous surfaces. The perfect combina-
tion of the two ingredients is what pro-
duces such wonderful results in curing
catarrh. Send for testimonials free.
F. j. CHENEY & CO., Props,
Toledo, Ohio.
Sold by druggists, price 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-11-07

WILLIAMSON his brothers home
in AvOyelles parish, La, on Sunday,
Oct. 18, 1908, w. g. Williams, born
Jan. l. 1880, died aged % years, 10
months and IL days.
The deceased was born in Winn
parish. He was a son of Mr.. and Mrs.
JAS. A. Williams OF ward six, both OF
whom survive him. He was men,
Der OF the Baptist church and died
in the full faith of the Lord Jesus
Christ. He left wife and two little
children, his parents, four brothers,
three sisters, and a host OF friends to
mourn his loss. A FRIEND.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-11-07

81 was taken severely sick with kidney
trouble. / tried all sorts of medicines
none OF which relieved me. One day
saw an ad. Of your Electric Bitters and
determined to try that. After taking q
few doses ! felt relieved, and soon there
after was entirely cured, and have moi
seen sick day since. Neighbors OF mine
have been cured of rheumatism, neural
gia, liver and kidney troubles and gener.
al debility" This is what B. F. Bass, OF
Fremont, N. G. writes. Only Soc, at the
Crescent Drug Store, Colfax; Bush &
Randolph, Fairmount.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-11-07

Revival services will begin at the
Methodist Church in Colfax on Sum-
day Nov. Sth, at IL a. m, Rev. L. s.
Jones, A. NJ, president OF Port Gibson
College, and a member of the Missis-
sippi Conference, will do thepreaching.
Mr.. Jones is a revivalist of large ex-
perience, and has had great success in
his work. All are cordially Invited to
attend these services, which will last
about two weeks.
N. ]. ROBERTS.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-11-07

The above reward will be paid fol
two mules, described as follows: One
a light gray mare mule, six years
old, 16hands high, weighs about l2O(
pounds, with long tail, and had a
piece OF rope around her neck. The
other q dark iron gray mare mule
six years old. about 16 hands high,
weighs about 1900 pounds, has long
tail, and also had a piece of rope
around her neck. They got away
from me while moving from Saddle
Bayou to this place.
Address, r. II. SMITH.
Railroad Contractor, Ivy, La.