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Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-01-13
NAVIGATION HAS
BEEN SUSPENDED.
Ice in the River Forces all the
Boats to Seek Safety at
the Banks.
SISTERSVILLE, w. VA.
STATE BANK-INcORPORATED 1892

AS a result of the ice that has
filled the channel of the Ohio from
shore to shore for the past week or
more, aud which, under the extreme
cold weather Of the past few days,
has grown remarkably In thickness,
all boats have sought safety at the
bank. The river Is falling and Ice
has gorged three and four feet along
the landings and even last week 1t
was with extreme difficulty that
landings were made. The upper
rivers are reported to still be putting
out Ice and though the river Is
filled from bank to bank with
heavy Ice, 1t Is not anticipated that
the river will gorge here unless the
cold wave should last several
weeks.
All the small streams and trlbu'
taries of the Ohio are coming out
very strong and one point upon
the upper Ohio esterday reported
q rise of three feet. This will have
the effect of checking the fall on this
portion of the river only.
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Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-01-13

Last night was the coldest Of the
season. The thermometer registered
degrees above zero this morning
at o O'Clock.
Okolona messenger., 1903-03-11
ooop oRoPa Id KAMsAs.

Kansas is again experiencing a good
crop Of corn, wheat and oats. Not
withstanding that land values are ed I
vancing very rapidlyg and are sure to
be double their present value in less
than two years, we have succeeded in
securing the agency for q number Of
fine farms and ranches in Southern
Kansas, the garden spot Of the state, .
which we viii be able to offer very
reasonable for q few weeks. Our little
booklet, giving full descriptions and
particulars, win be mailed free upon
application. Address,
TIE KANSAS REALITY Co,
Box 600, 0swego. Kas
kOdOI Dyspepsia Cure
DIgasts what yOu eat
Okolona messenger., 1903-03-11


The men who raise the cotton
are taking an academic interest in
the antics of the bulls and bears.
What harmony appears to need
most is some resin on its string
pegs to keep them from slipping.
Some men complain about the
quality of weather as If they we're
defraying all the expenses OF the
weather bureau.
When it comes down to a ques-
tion Of dilly-dallying, the strike
commission seems to be about on
a par with The Hague court.
Parker at leart is not throwing
any kisses at the Democratic nom
inatiOn, although it is plain that
he gives her hand an insinuating
little squeeze whenever the OppOr-
tunity offers.
Many Whe are accustomed to de-
eide the fates OF nations on an ash
barrel or a soap-sOap box will be
In the "I- tOld-yOu-sO" class after
the municipal returns have been
already announced.
If the national House of Repre-.
sentatives will put in a large part
OF its Sunday sessions in devOut
prayer for forgiveness for its past
sins it might get in better shape to
redeem itself in future.
All the Gould railroad lines are
said to have been put under the
directOrship Of a man named Bird.
II he holds this mammoth job for
any length Of time he viii prove
that his name is not a misnomer.
Mr.. Bryan's paper opposes the
idea Of raising the Presidents sal
ary, and some are incOnsiderate
enough to say this means the edi
tor has abandoned the last thread
Of hope to get into the White
House.
An exchange comments on the
fact that j. Pierpont Morgan drop
ped asleep in church. A great
financier may have the power tC
side-track the laws made by man.
but he can never cope with the
laws Of nature.
Among those who have lOst
their seats in the United States
Senate are s'Billy" Mason, the
human wind-bag Of the body, and
Wellington, whose peculiar fitness
for offending the American people
has never been questioned.
Okolona messenger., 1903-03-11
cHEAP RATEs 10 TExAe.

On the first and third Tuesday Of each
month, the Cotton Belt will sell round
trip tickets to Texas. Arkansas. Louis
ana. Oklahoma and Indian Territory at
one fare plus s2.00 FOR the round trip.
Tickets viii be limited to three weeks
for return and win allow stop lovers on
the going trip. For full particulars
and for handsome illustrated pamph-
lets Homes in the southwest" and
Through Texas with 8 Camera" write
to ". G. Pasler, Dist. Pass. Agt. 307
Main Street, Memphis, Tennessee.
Okolona messenger., 1903-03-11

Thirteen United States senators
lost their jobs with the close Of
that bOdy's session Wednesday,
and that's what each one got for
being in bunch OF thirteen.
Okolona messenger., 1903-03-11

When a marriage lie particularly
silly, it is usually alsO romantic.
Some young men think they are so
sweet that they expect girl TO hold
their hands oil the time.
When preacher scolds a woman for
playing cards and wasting time, she
always has q suspicion that her hus-
band put him up to It.
"It always happens" said a married
man in the play last, "that the wo.
man who thinks the right thing about
a man, Is the wrong woman"
The point in securing an evangelist
seems TO be the same as In getting 6
new dress: very important that he
should come from q larger town.
II the wind should happen to be
blowing the way q girl is going, and
should get under her pompadour, che
could beat any Upton yacht sfloat.
Oscillation doesn't always breed af-
fection," says the Manayunk Philoso-
pher. "The presence OF many high
ball has been discovered through the
the medium OF kiss"
II a man is determined to go to the
dogs he win find a way. Some men
accept membership in a lodge as q
vehicle, IL they don't like whisky, and
are not attractive to women.
Okolona messenger., 1903-03-11

stlngy.
Il fiatters every man to have some
one follow his advice.
Few women can pass q mirror with
out pausing to reflect.
Marriage is sometimes q failure and
always an assignment.
Late hours and q spicy breath are /
bound to tell on man.
The wolf at the door is seldom dis
guised In sleeps clothing.
Common sense is almost scarce
enough to be classed as uncommon.
Impulsive eloquence is the kind
that flows from the cannon's mouth.
Look not upon the wine when 1t is
red, nor upon the rum when It is bay
Some Of ne should be mighty care
ful about laughing at others for being
ugly.
tits we'll enough to begin ct the be-
ginning-unless you want 20 go up
river.
An men are open to conviction-ex-
cept the ones who really ought to be
in jail.
After people pass q certain age,
they tire OF being questioned like
children.
An observant man may forget a lot
that he hears II he only remembers all
he sees.
No, Maude, dear; we should scarce
ly call an organ grinder an all-round
musician.
Paradoxical though it may seem,
many a man who declares his opinion
has none.
When an opportunity meets the
right man the world begins to talk
about luck.
More people bFag about what they
are going to do than about what they
have done.
Some people lose what little reputa-
tions they have by trying to acquire
larger ones.
u A family usually gets along peace.
fnlly until there are few dollars to
scrap over.
Fools and children tell the truth,
which is more than can be said OF
tombstones.
Some women have trouble in get
ting husbands, and nothing but trou-
BILE after they get them.
II may be better to be born lucky
than rich, but the man who is borI
rich is lucky right from the start.
! OF course 1t is consoling to a spin
: ster when she sees a married mar
J loaded to tbs guards with corn juice.
7 Stepping on squeaky doh in darl
[ room is said temporarily to relieve
the worst case Of chronic rheumatism
t When boy is sent by his mother K
5 take a cake to q church social, Is thert
. any one who blames him II he steal
it9
! The "good story teller'' seems to b'
passing away. People seem bette
satisfied with the almanacs here late
ly.
After reading the trouble that i
s coused by marriage, you don't wonde
D that people hesitate about rushing
n into It.
: "Wigwag boasts that b.
i. has never made an enemy" Slobbs-
"Perhaps enemies are born, no
made"
n The board OF Lady Manageresses
! or Women Managers; which should
be? Quarrel about this instead Of tn
latest gossip.
d II you do not claim in Lent that yoV
Q need the rest It is an admission tha
yon have never BEEN worked to dealt
: with social duties.
Okolona messenger., 1903-03-11
a. nRInhTon.

COTTON YARD. doing business ct the Old
~ stand. just south of Main street. Good
accommodations for men and teams. safe stoF-
age for cotton, accurate weights, and fair
treatment to all Of our patrons
Okolona messenger., 1903-03-11
DRY GOODS AND CLOTHING.
J. RUBEL A. co.

nRY-GOODs. Clothing, Hats. shoes. etc. at
~ Wholesale and retail. Big three room
store. carrying the largest stock In Northeast
lnd IN our store just what they desire TO
purchase. because we are always up with the
styles. aud get the latest.
Okolona messenger., 1903-03-11

Improved farms at per cent. per
annum. Terms and payments to suit
borrower.
L. P. HALEY, Attorney ct Law.
Okolona, Miss.
Okolona messenger., 1903-03-11

0NHE JEWELER, invites those needing re-
4 pairs In his line, to remember that he has
an experienced man at the bench ever ready
TO give them prompt service. Those who ex-
perience any discomfort with the spectacles
Okolona messenger., 1903-03-11

EURNITURE and Undertaking, stockiareef
a than In any neighboring town, and kept
fully up-tO-date. Fine line OF wall paper and
decoration supplies. Undertaking and Em-
balming with modern equipment.
Okolona messenger., 1903-03-11

What 3 lot Of bad luck you can have
IN q few weeksl Bat you can easily
accommodate al the good luck that
overtakes you In q few weeks.
Okolona messenger., 1903-03-11

nRY-GoODs. Clothing, Hats and Caps. and
~ shoes. Opposite the Mayors ONCE. Main
street, OkOlOna, Miss. Makes . speciality Of
Fine Shoes. ana guarantees his prices always
20 be the lowest in town. Call and see.
Okolona messenger., 1903-03-11
IL. Ro6ENBAUM.

TNHE DRY-GOODs PRINCE, stln offers the
Il public the brightest up-to-date line OF
goods 70 select from IN OkolOna. Ladies' fine
dress goods. and complete Shoe Department.
Best stock of Clothing In the city, and prices
TO please all careful buyers.
Okolona messenger., 1903-03-11
FREn. .. ouLNER.

" cigar than Is offered In this market fIom
any other factory, and believes he Is justified
in appealing to the smoking public to patron
tze home industry. Try the ]. d. o. x. Cigar
You win like Il. Only the best Of stock used
Okolona messenger., 1903-03-11
6. s. ELLIoTT SON

nRY GOODS. Clothing, Boots and Shoes.
~ Hats. etc. Our prices. quality Of goods
considered. are the lowest In the city. By fair
dealing and honest business methods, We al
ways rely ON holding q customer when he has
once favored Us with bis trade. 0kOiOna.
Okolona messenger., 1903-03-11
MANUFACTURE.


CARRIAGE and WaROn Makers. Every line
~ Of work that is demanded by their trade.
Repairing In wood aud iron. Blaoksmithing
In all it's branches. OkOlOna, Miss.
Okolona messenger., 1903-03-11

"H0LESALE and retail dealers In Staple
w and Fancy Groceries, OkOlOna, Miss.
Large buyers and low sellers. Everything to
be wanted In the grocery and supply line at
the lowest figures. See as before buying.
Okolona messenger., 1903-03-11

i've. Many sudden
deaths are caused by
it-h heart disease,
pneumonia, heart
failure or apopleKy
are often the result
Of kidney disease. II
kidney trouble is al
lowed to advance the
kidney -poisone ed
blood viii attack the
vital organs or the
Okolona messenger., 1903-03-11

nEERING Harvesters and Farming mple-
- ments. Guaranteed the best and cheap
est on the worlds markets to-day. See Mr..
Whiteside. at his Livery Barn In OkolOaa, II
yOu are thinking about farming implements.
Okolona messenger., 1903-03-11
When a idea suddenly strikes 3

When an idea suddenly strikes q
man It often catches him Of bis guard.
We agree with the women that g
wedding is as sad as q funeral: It
takes six months to make the clothes
which are on exhibition less than six
minutes.
The latest marrying story duplicates
the handsomest couple IN town. That
is; He says she is the handsomest girl
Ia town, and she says he Is the hand q
someat man In the world.
Okolona messenger., 1903-03-11

NEWBURoRR COTTON 90.

DUYERs and importers of Cotton. Highest
ID price paid for staples. District ofices at
Ok0lona; branch Office ct every station on II.
& .. Railroad from Baldwin TO Macon, The
seller makes a mistake II he doesn't see us.
Okolona messenger., 1903-03-11

GTOVALL Cotton Yard. OkolOna, offer the
~ faFmeas the best Of accommodations this
season. and ask them to come 70 their large
brick barn and be convinced. As good place
for teams as at any livery stable.
Okolona messenger., 1903-03-11
DRUGS AND MEDICINES
A. p HALL HALLALyLEs. J. 5, lErr'

DURE DRUGS and Popular Standard Patent
a Medicines, paints, oils and vArnishes.
Fine line Of Fancy Stationery, and big stock
Of toilet articles and show case sundFles, A
Registered Pharmacist in Prescription Dept.
Okolona messenger., 1903-03-11
OEoloi, Professional and Business Men
FHoYnaIoSAL mEN.


A TToRNEY AT Law. omoeupstairs over
"A postofece. Okoloua, Miss. VIII practice
In AL the courts OF Miss. Federal and State.
Okolona messenger., 1903-03-11
DR.. Harter'S
Iron Tonic

supplies this element. II enriches the
blood and restores what strain has
used up.
Augusta, Ark, May 10, 1901.
SAfteP having sold DR.. Harter's remedies
for thiFtyyears can cheerfully recommend
Okolona messenger., 1903-03-11

A TTORNEY AT Law. once next door TO
"A the OkolOna Banking Company, OkOlOna,
Miss. Practices ia Federal and State courts.
Okolona messenger., 1903-03-11

After reading the trouble that is
coused by marriage, you don't wonder
that people hesitate abOIt rushing
into it.
Okolona messenger., 1903-03-11
ooWsIsTENcYTHouARTAJEWEL

CoNslsTENCNThouARTAd1NkL
That the laments over the Op-
position to negro OficehOlders en-
tertained in the South which come
from a selfconstituted lot Of mar
row-minded and highly preiudiced
critics in the North are monumen-
tai exhibitions Of hypocricy is
again demonstrated by the re-
cent developments at LarchmOnt,
N. Y, the home state of Mr.. ROOse-
welt. And the developments we're
brought to light in the President's 8
own party. In LarchmOnt Tom
Harris, citizen OF Afro American
persuasion, aspired to Office. He
wanted to be Receiver OF Texas,
and having heard all about the
Presidents championship Of the
eOlOred brother in the South reas-
Oned that in the Presidents own
state and party, after all the walls
and howls from the North about
Dr. Crum and the Indianola post
Office, surely the color line wouldn't
cut any figure. But, as a cOntem-
porary suggests, Gin the language
OF Uncle Remus that's just where
Tom Harris 'drapped his water
million"
Tom is the chief liveryman Oi
the town and is a man Of affairs.
he gave a big dinner and invited
his fellow citizens, high and low,
white and black. 1t was under
stood that no evidences OF graft
tude for the invitation except a
vote would be expected. The elite
contingent didn't go. They had
'texcuse to burn" The rank and
file accepted and consumed a lib
eral assortment of Toms political
aspirations liquor. Tom declared
he felt assured of his election. The
Republican convention was dul
4 pulled off, and when the voteI
were registered it was found tina
the entire white delegation o
ninety members cast their vote
against Tom, wholly and solely be
cause he is a negro while thirty
four negro delegates stood by him
In no convention ever held in tht
South was the color line ever NOR
distinctly drawn. A white MAJ
who had not shown himself so sue
cessful a business man as Tom 60
the Job with an overwhelmin
majority, and now the defeated az
pirant realizes that the South j
not the only place in this countr
where negro Officeholders are nc
desired.
It's a poor story which cannC
: find a ready application. But fact
are rather stubborn proposition
to run up against. Talk is CHEAP
remarkably cheap when 1t come
in the shape of complaints, lamer
tatIOns and denunciations Of a pee
pie and section for not doing th
thing which the complainant
: themselves prefer to see remain
sentimental theory with a fOreig
? application rather than an Opers
: tive practice with a domestic beal
ing.-Birmingham News.
Okolona messenger., 1903-03-11

B. J. EzELL. 7. L. BEANLTTT. D.H sHELL,
Presfdsnf, Cdshier. Assf Cdshter.


CAPITAL Stock 5000. Transacts q gem
~ eral banking business. Domestic and
Foreign Exchange bought and sold. Latest
steel screw door burglar proof safe used. This
bank carries burglar insurance. and is one OF
the safest repositories IN the state.
Okolona messenger., 1903-03-11
County democratic committee Meeting
Van Vleet, February "a, l9O9.

Van vleet, February "a, 1908.
The Democratic executive commit
tee is hereby called to meet at Hous-
ton on the 18th day of March to at
tend to the most important business
OF the campaign.
s. L. WILSON, ch'm'n com.
The committee is composed of the
following towit:
Beat 1-W. s. Bates, Jno. W. Hill
and W. A. Tabb.
Beat 2-Jno. M. Reid, j. s. Thomp'
son and s. L. Wilson.
Beat S-Dr. J. M. Herd, DR.. R. M
Sadler and ]. W. Mulette.
Beat A. s. Thompson, B. M
Smith and Lundy Smith.
Beat 81. B. Paden, Allie David
son, N. E. Harring.
Okolona messenger., 1903-03-11

Blobbs-"Wigwag boasts that be
has never made an enemy" Slobbs-
"Perhaps enemies are born, not
made.n
Okolona messenger., 1903-03-11

m. them. might add th1t
NHC<sNSN hold in special favor Dr. Har-
wv ter'B Iron Tonic, and would
MN recommend IL as the very
~ best preparation Of iron ] am 40.
Quainted with. To weak, Worn-out
women, and those troubled with nerv-
business, poor digestion, and pale, thin
blood, / believe Il TO be panacea.
~. B. WILKINSON, Druggist"
OI.eos Euarantss lint sbOVS isslnsnlal s ssaulnal
Okolona messenger., 1903-03-11

ddneYs themselves break down and waste
way cell BY cell.
Bladder troubles most always result from
arrangement Of the kidneys and cure is
btalned quickest BY 3 proper treatment Of
Re Kidneys. II you are feeling badly you
an make no mistake BY taking Dr.. Kilmers
Wamp-ROOt, the great kidney, liver and
ladder remedy.
II tcorrecss inability to hold urine and scald-
,g pain in passing Il, and overcomes that
npleasant necessity Of being compelled 10
often during the day. and to get up many
mes during the night. The mild and the
.iraordinaTy effect Of Swamp p-Root Is soon
allied. II stands the highest for its won.
rful cures Of the most distressing cases.
Swamp-Root Is pleasant to take and sold
al druggists IN fifty-cent and one-dollai
ed bottles. You may Ef
We a sample bottle Of = =. s.'ss
wonderful new dis
very and book that ~ .... ...sss
Is all about Il, both Home Of swampRoot
Ii free By mail. Address Or. Kilmer & Co
nehamton, N. Y. When writing mentor
ding this generous offer in this paper.
Don't make any mistake. but re-
mber the name, Swamp-Root, DR.
liners Swamp-RoOt. and the address
ighamton, New York on every bottle
Okolona messenger., 1903-03-11
The Cause of Many
Sudden Deaths.

There is a disease prevailing in this
country most dangerous because so decep-
Okolona messenger., 1903-03-11

The "good story teller" seems to be
passing away. People seem better
satisfied with the almanacs here late
Okolona messenger., 1903-03-11

I'd bottles. You may
We a sample bottle Of
5 wonderful new dis
very and a book thai
Okolona messenger., 1903-03-11

The board OF Lady Msnageresses,
or Women Managers; which should it
be? Quarrel about this instead Of the
lntaat poaain.
Okolona messenger., 1903-03-11

II you do not claim in Lent that you
need the rest 1t is an admission that
yon have never besn worked to death
with social duties.
Okolona messenger., 1903-03-11

When q boy is sent by his mother to
take a cake to a church social, Is there
any one who blames him II be steals
it2
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-06-17
AT THE UNIQUE THEATER.

The Unique theater has on its usual
strong program. The regular change
took place Monday. The show Is good
from start TO finish. This weeks fea-
lures are the lie Names in their comedy
musical act. Mr.. lie Name is very fun
ny in his ''nigger" impersonation. His
jokes are all original. The tunes which
he gets out Of his tomato can violin are
certainly great, and IT does not seem
possible than anyone could get. such
music out OF one string and a common
tomato can. The tramp juggler still
cntinues to amaze the audience. The
illustrated songs are as usual, new and
novel. The vitagraph continues with
a change Of pictures. The perform
ances are given every night, commence
ing at 7.15. The last show starts
promptly at $3.50.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-06-17
CARRIED PISTOL DURING TRIAL


Elizabeth city n, q, June le,--James
Wilcox, twice convicted OF the murder
OF Nellie cropsey, has been taken from
here in charge OF the sheriff of perquI-
mans county to begin his so years SEN
ttnee in the penitentiary ut Raleigh.
Previous to the arrival of the officer
at the jail, Wilcox offered to sell the
tailer pistol and TO the officers
.amaxement took SS-caliber revolver
from his pocket. fired three shots and
then gave the weapon TO the jailer,
Wilcox says he carried the pistol dur
ing both trials, 1t was fastened to hts
leg by garter. When the afflcers ap-
peared he had to be carried from the
jail by force, He cursed and swore az
them. refusing TO wear new suit OF
clothes provided by his father and in
sisted on wearing old trousers and
worn shoes, He said TO the sheriff;
Il shall not stay at the penitentiary.
shalt be back here soon. A few em-
bers, some houses there and u match
win make blaze. People will know
when get back.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-06-17
WOULD MAKE IT RIGHT
Rank Cashter Was Willing 20 nribc
and Now He Is Under Arrest

Washington, June i6,--Gcorge Eaton,
cashier OF private banking house at
Corning. n, v. has been arrested on a
charge OF attempted bribery, according
to adyicss received by the treasury
department secret service II was taxi
en before 4 United States commissions
en- where he gave bond for his appear.
anee In court.
\ deeoy letter was sent NOM the
treasury department and a registry re-
tstpt Tor letter sent Assistant Secre-
tary Taylor were found ON Eaton, chief
Wnkit. who caused the arrest says
In May Mr., Taylor received a letter
from Eaton saying he had a piece OF
property IL Corning which would
prove an admirable site for the pro-
posed postofflce building; that he was
rot familiar with the method Of placing
his proposition before the government,
hut he was willing to make u
right" Mr.. Taylor referred the let
ter to the solicitor. the supervising ar
chiteet and chief whkic Of the secret
service. A deeoy letter was sent Eaton
stating that the portion Of his letter
referring To making Il right" was ln-
teres,ing. Within few days. Mr.,
Taylor received second letter from
Eaton. In which he stated the proper
ty cost him $4,000, and tina, he was
willing to sell It to the government for
siS,0Oo. and further that he was will
Ing to accept $1,000 as his share OF the
profit and give the assistant secretary
the remainder. The letter led TO the
arrest
Eaton Insisted that he was Innocent
In the matter and did not intend to
Violate the law.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-06-17
CAPTAIN GORDON MISSING.
Commander OF United Confederates
Searching for His Son.

Chicago, June 16.--A dispatch to the
Tribune from Atlanta, Ga, says:
General John B. Gordon, commander
% the United Confederate veterans. has
sent out a notice requesting the police
to locate his son. Captain Frank Cor
don, and return him to his home. Cap
tain Gordon left home last week with
his nerves greatly overweight and
since then nothing has been heard
frcm him. General Gordon thinks he
is wandering about the country.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-06-17
LIBERALS SATISFIED.
Duke OF Devonshire Opposed to Cham.
berlain's Proposal

London. June 16.-LIberals are well
satisfied with yesterdays debate In the
chamber Of peers on the preferential
tariff question The duke of Devon
shire's speech is regarded as stamping
him as an opponent of the colonial
secretary's proposal. snd although the
free traders are disappointed with Lord
Lansdowne's attitude. compensation Is
found in the strong free trade line
adopted by Mr.. Goschen, whose speech
viii have a great effect in the country.