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Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-02-11

Total liabilities....... .$337,o59 II
In other words, the total re-
sources of this bank Is $337,o8o II
1t shows large individual deposit,
second to no other bank of the
same age In this or any other State
that we know of. It Is making
money from the very start. Its
resources Is a credit to a city many
times the size of good old Sisters.
vile. It demonstrates beyond all
cavil that our city Is not dead, de
caying, drying up or playing out.
Money always tells. Talk has to
give up to solid cash facts. We
challenge any town or city In the
great State of West Virginia to
present facts and figures that will
any ways compare with our own
one month old National Bank.
In addition to this we can truth.
fully say that our other three
banks are doing very satisfactory
business, have large resorvces and
the stock of each and every bank
in Our city Is eagerly sought for
and~co ormands a high premium.
The officers of the new peoples
National Bank are. DR.. G B. West,
President; A. D. McVey, ,vice-Pres
ident, T. c. Neal,> cashier, and
John Kincade, assistant cashier
All of these gentlemen are old
bankers and are we'll worthy the
condolences of the people of Sisters
Vile, Tyler and the adjoining
counties.
We think this showing, based
upon cold, hard cash facts, demon.
strates beyond all doubt, that our
city Is not dead, decaying or played
out as many people say 1t Is. Let
US all work together for the good
of our city. Diop petty spite
work. If you are doing well,
say so and don't try by
petty maliciousness to ipjure
your neighbor who Is also
trying to make living, There Is
rom for US all. Let's unite In try.
ing to bring manufacturing estab-
lishments to our city. 1t may be
we will not personally be benefit
ted by manufacturing plant but
1t will help our neighbors, and he
will help the other business men of
the city. We are proud of our new
National Bank aud wish 1t con.
tinued prosperity and lots of 1t.
There Is room for all. All our
banks will grow and increase so quit
all pickering and fault.6nding and
60 to work unltedly for the common
good of our growing city. In
unity there Is strength. Let's all
unite In making good old Sisters
vile second to none In these Unit.
ed States.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-02-11
AND
CHICKEN SUPPER
From Five to Eight O'Clock Tuesday Evening,
February 10Th.

and all the chicken yon can eat, all
for twenty-five cents. 1t Is said TO
be worth the quarter OF dollar to
see the Professor cook the watties
alone without anything else. "a
addition to the hot wafaes, maple
syrup and chicken, the ladies will
serve Ice cream and cake at the
usual price which Is extra. Please
remember the date Is Tuesday
evening, February the 18th, be.
tween the hours of S and 8 p. m.
Buy a ticket and get q feast OF
wsff1es and chickens.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-02-11
PEOPLES ma
TIONAL BANK
One Month Old but Healthy Institution. What
aNationaI Bank Has Done in dead"
Town in Thirty Days.

The Peoples National Bank of
this city, by reference to state
ments printed In this Office. we
learn, has done magnificent busi-
ness In the first thirty days of Its
existence.
1t began business on the 9th day
of January of the present year and
the statement we have before us Is
made up on the sixth day OF the
present month, or exactly one
month from the opening day of
the bank. There was considerable
discussion when this bank was
opened os to what Its future would
be. A good many predictions were
made for and against 1t. Some
thought 1t would be small bank
and If run on an economical basis
1t would pay small DIVIDENDS.
Others thought 1t could not possibly
exist, because the balmy days of
Sistersville were past, the town
dead, people getting cut as rapidly
as possible and the streets growing
up with grass, smart weed and
pennyroyal. Others thought a
fourth bank could not live and the
Peoples Bank would be failure.
The Review always insisted the
bank would pay, bring new busi-
ness to our city, induce people
through hard work, incident to
sharp competition, to do their bank
ing business here, and we
think our prediction has come
true. 1t Is quite an easy
task to blow up any town, county
or financial or commercial institu-
tion. We have been accused In
our time of being somewhat of a
"booster" ourselves, but In this
case we submit cold hard figures,
sworn to, and vouched for as being
accurate by reliable, intelligent and
truthful gentlemen.
As we have stated, the People S
National Bank began business In
this city on the 9th day Of January,
1903, and the figures given below
were made up from that banks
books on the 9th day of February,
| 1903, or exactly one month after 1t
began to do business, and the
statement Is sworn to by the d.
rectors and cashier of the bank,
whose honesty and integrity will
not be questioned. From this
statement we learn that the re
sources of this bank. ouly one
month old Is as follows:
Resources.
Loans and discounts. ..$I88, sol OF
U. S. bonds. s............... $4,000 90
Premium on U S bonds 1905 IS
Overdrafts. fts................ 22o 80
Banking House, F.& F. 1o.16S 10
Due from banks and
cash. 111,1S3 76
Total resources 337,o8o II
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-02-11
Dr.. John Nesbitt Dead.

DR.. John Nesbitt, ,br OF her OF Miss
Eva Nesbitt, of this city, passed
away this morning a, q o'clock at
Waynesburg, Pa, of jaundice. De-
ceased was prominent dentist and
highly respected gentleman. he
has family consisting Of a wife
and two CHILDREN, who reside Ia the
west, but at the time of his demise
he was practicing his profession at
Wayr burg.
His remains will be brought to
Sardis, Ohio, his former home, this
evening for interment. Obsequies
will be conducted at ago o'clock
tomorrow.
Hot waffles, maple syrup and
chicken at the Presbyterian church
parIors from S to 8 O'Clock Tuesday
evening. Remember the time and
date.
See the magnificent and bewil.
dering scenery In Porter J. Whites
big production of Faust" At
Auditorium Monday night.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-07-16
GOOdland Items.

Dust and mud are to be seen any
day now.
The mercury climbs up to the nine
ties and corn is climbing skyward.
There are three steam threshers at
Goodland this week and the wheat is
not all stacked, nor is the oats cut.
But as one old timer says, They must
run 10 obligation to each other"
DR.. Adams and Mr.. Read, of Belle
view, were guests of DR.. Adams at
Goodland last week.
H. II. Henderson and son made a
trip to Belleview and Belgrade lately.
DR.. Adams and Rev. Brooks at
tended communion services at Sunlight
last Saturday and Sunday.
A nice little party was given by
Mrs. Evelyn Brooks at her homo on
July 4th, in honor of Grandma and
Mrs. Bella Harrison, of Lesterville,
who were her guests.
Il Z. Love was e G at Goodland on
Sunday, also James Webb, OF Brus by.
Miss Essie Yount is tho guest OF
Goodland and Goodwa alter friends.
Misses Love and Snyder take charge
of their schools today.
Aunt Josephine Adams is still con-
fined to her room with sciatica.
Little Rannie Adams met with quite
a serious accident last week. He and
his brother were cutting brush when
a large rattlesnake sprang up before
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-07-16

their eng. Since the Pertle Springs
convention Pat down on them and
bruised their ''innards," they have
held an abiding hate toward the party.
Hitherto their ill-will has been harm
less as a headlese arrow against an
iron .clad; but now they think their
opportunity has come in the %boodling
exposures. They thcmselves imperv-
ious TO all principle and questions OF
right that do not ring change down
upon the business counter, with an
~efrrontery that would shame the devil,
cry the cry of righteousness ard de-
nounce evil and wrong doing! They
advocate Folk for Governor, as il he
we're the only honest, capable official
In the State. He has no record what
eyer except that of a few months; no
man knows his ~artecedents, and it is
frequently asserted that he holds his
Office through systematized fraud and
the corruption of the ballot box. II
he be the all-conquering saint these
papers would have us believe, IT seems
to me his own skirts ought to be en-
tirely clear-or, at any rate, that he
cannot consistently ride a stolen horse
in pursuit OF thieves and doors OF evil.
But, really, the s%yndicated city press
cares no more for the political welfare
OF Folk than does the egg-hunting
urchin for a %last-year's birds nest.
He is to be used only as a club for the
smashing Of offending pates, and
simple indeed is the Democrat who
voluntarily puts himself in place for
the blow. There are thousands OF
officials In this State who are as honest
and capable a Mr.. Folk; who hold
their positions by virtue of a fair vote
and an honest count; and whose life
records are known to all. But, un-
fortunately, they are Democrats-and
Bryan Democrats, at that-aud they
won't do for our city brethren's pur-
poses. The rank and file must be
taught TO bow In submission to the will
Of the white.souled reorganizers who
would rather see a Republican than an
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-07-16


The hydrophobia scare is about due,
and it may not be amiss to print these
comforting facts compiled by the St.
Louis Chronicle: "During the past 20
years the S. p. G.. A. of Hudson coun-
ty, New Jersey, has employed about
20 different dog wardens, who were
constantly handling dogs of all de-
glees and all ailments, but hydro
phopia is unknown to any OF these ex-
perts. One of these %wardens, en-
ployed continuously for the last seven
years by that society and the Jersey
City board of health, has handled in
that time nearly 10000 dogs, always
catching the most vicious with bare
hands and without the aid Of gloves,
nets or other accessories. He wal
bitten or scratched over 800 times,
and bears sc marks from these mutila-
tions-bi:ten by alleged mad dogs
many times, In some instances where
they frothed at the mouth" He SUI
iered no i'll beyond the slight wounds,
and gives as the eason for escaping
blood poison that the wounds were
always thoroughly cleansed and cauter-
lied. lust as any wounds should be.
This man says he stands ready to be
bitten by any supposed mad dog.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-07-16
R e.,
Bears the -h7o Kind You n. Have Always Bought
signature es NxHzAzZM
ORDINANCE NO. 81.
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO TELE
PHONE FRANCHISE.

AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO TELE-
PHONE FRANCHISE.
Be IL Ordained BY Tie Mayor and Council of
tie city of Iyonton:
SECTION 1. That John T. Baldwin, his asso-
ciates, successors and assigns, be and they
are hereby granted the privilege and fran
Nchise for a period OF ten years from the pass
age ssof this Act, reconstruct andioperate a
local telephone plant within the corporate
limits OF the City OF %Ironton, State OF Mis-
souri,, for the more convenient communica-
ton OF the citizens thereof, and that they
have the right to place telephone poles and
wires at all necessary n suitable places in
the streets. alleys and other public places;
such places to be agreed upon by said John
r. Baldwin, associates, successors and assigns
on the one part, and the Street Committee
Of the said City Of 1ronton on the other part;
or, ii they shall fail to agree, the matter to be
referred to the City Council Of said city.
SECTION 2. That, wherever it is practic-
able, the poles shall be set in or along the
alleys, and that all poles which may be
placed along the streets for the purposes OF
straight and symmetrical, and shall be secure
ly and firmly set In the ground not less than
four feet deep, and shall be placed along
from the street, and shall be OF sufficient
length that all wires shall be not less than
twenty feet above the ground, and wherever
or sidewalk shall be restored Immediately to
the same condition as 1t was before the pole
was thus set.
SECTION 3. That no shade tree growing
within the street limits, or having branches
overhanging the same, along the line where
1t Is intended to set such poles or stretch
such wires, shall be trimmed or cut without
the consent OF the owner or owners of the
property adjacent and contiguous to the side
Of the street on which such tree may be grow
ing; or, in the event OF failure to obtain the
consent OF such property owner or owners,
the said John T. Baldwin, associate, success
sors and assigns, may appeal to the City
Council for such consent to trim or cut such
tree.
SECTION 4. That this Franchise to become
void unless accepted by the said John I.
Baldwin, associates, successors and assigns,
within thirty days from its passage and APP
proval, and to become void any time within
the ten year limit, as provided in section
one Of this Act, II the said John Y Baldwin,
associates, successors and assigns cease to
operate said proposed telephone plant for a
period OF three months
SECTION 5. That this Ordinance shall take
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-07-16

THE Richmond MiSSouridn calls this
booming of Folk for Governor "a Pc.
litical Conspiracy" and says, refer.
ring to the daily publication OF the So
called secrets Of the grand jury room,
.'either Mr.. Folk ia the most constant
law-breaker in Missouri, or certain OF
the big dailies are the biggest black
mailers on earth" The MiSsourian
then queries most %pertinently:
Why that telegraph instrument
under the grand jury room?
office talkp
How does the evidence before the
grand jury get into printer does 1T
Is it c~ommendable to seek to indict
a mar for personal reasousP
Will q manly prosecutor drag a high
official before g grand jury to accuse
him OF intending to do what has not
yet been committed?
Why are the friends OF the cabal
excused from testifying before the
grand juryP
Why are friends of prospective con.
didates singled out for service on the
rack OF political inquisitionp
Why is it that certain members OF
the Legislature who favor Folk for
Governor are not appearing before
the grand juryP
Why 10 1t that a newspaper, which
would have you think it Democratic,
refuses to call Senator W. j. Stone by
his rightful titleP
Although he pleaded for Butler in
1900 and supported the whole ticket,
and then bolted the ticket as soon al
he was elected. would he ~denounce
the .'other half" Of a State ticket o.
which he aspires to be the heads
he a "majority rule" manp
Who will try to call the Richmond
Missourian a "machine" newspaper OF
the "organ" Of any manp
Why is 1t that certain dailios tina
pretend to print the news unbiased
actually refuse to print any criticism
Of the good man which they are lead
ing up into a high mountain
Why will the metropolitan alliance
be disposed 10 ''ignore" a discussion
Of their secret hatesp
Is there a political conspiracys
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-07-16

them, and the little fellow jumped
backward on the scythe inaictipg a
terrible cut on his foot.
The annual meeting of United Bap-
lists will be held at Goodland on the
fourth Saturday and Sunday of July,
when the ordinance of feet-washing
will be observed and the communion
will be administered. PAULINE.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-07-16

unreconstructed Democrat elected to
the g~ubernatorial chair next year. In
my poor opinion to nominate Joseph
W. Folk would be to invite defeat
not because he is prosecuting boodlers,
but for the reason that those now ex-
plotting him would render him OBJ
iectionable to those who still conjure
by the name Of that old mobocrat,
Tom Jefferson.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-07-16

SOME of the newspaper are saying
that by a recent decision Of the Su-
preme court Bro. N. A. Motley of the
Bloomfield Cosmos has come into the
possession Of 10, 0 acres OF swamp
land. We hope shat the report is true
and that Bro. Motley will make a
million put of the land. He is one OF
those .'bully good fellows" we are
always glad to hear of prospecting.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-07-16

If may credit the De Soto Repub'
beans report Of it, Gov. Dockery made
quite a good Republican speech in
that town on the 4.h. don't like po-
litical communication from the enemy,
though in this instance he claims to
have ample reason for INDUCING in it.
1t is as peculiar as 1t is unusual.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-07-16
Excursion Via Iron Mountain Route.

St. Louis to Bismarck, Iron Noun
tain, Mlddlebrook, Pilot Knob, Iron
ton and Arcadia, Mo-, Sunday July
26, 1908. Leaves Union Station $3.50
A. M. Only $1.25 round trip.
GRIFFIN EXCURSION.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-07-16

The purpose OF the city papera, with
one or two exceptions, seems to be to
wreck the Democratic party in this
State, and the smooth-tongued hypro-
critics 60 artfully to work to accomplish
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-07-16
Summer Excursions.

Unusually low rates to Colorado,
Yellowstone Park, California and the
great northwest. Descriptive matter
and full particulars Union Pacific Il.
K. Co., 903 Olive street, St. Louis, Mo.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-07-16

Ten pounds best Coffee for 81 at
Collins & Smith Grocery Co.'S store
Friday only.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-07-16

We hive the largest stock Of choice
bacon and hams in town. Get our
price on meat before buying. II.
Farmhouse.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-07-16

Gold Medal flour 60c a sack. 30
nanZa.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-07-16

A few ladies' French trimmed hats
Bonanza.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-07-16

Mems and boys straw hats at the
Bonanza.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-07-16

FoR SALE~-On any reasonable terms
to u responsible party, a good organ.
Call at this Office for information.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-07-16

All ilavors in syrups for drinks
Bonanza.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-07-16

Job-Work of all kinds at this Office
Call and see specimens.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-07-16

Our price on shoes Ia right when yol
consider quality. II. Farmhouse.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-07-16
Very fine silk chiffon at Bonanza.

Collar and saddle pads for horses a
Bonanza.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-07-16

WHEN, il ever, are the insane pa
tients from Southeast Missouri now in
the other asyluns, to be removed to
FarmingsonP The county clerk OF this
county last week received a bill from
the Fulton asylum for the board Of all
the inmates from this county in that
institution until January 1st, indt-
eating that they expect to keep them
there six months more anyway. The
question naturally suggests itself
what was the Pennington institution
built for, anyway" just to furnish a
few comfortable 5erths for some favor
ties OF the bosses?
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-07-16

Large invoice of imported laces and
handkel chiefs. Bonanza.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-07-16

No "trash" at Bonanza.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-07-16

Screen doors, poultry netting and
screen wire. Bonanza.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-07-16

See our clothing prices. Bonanz.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-07-16

Ladies' all silk, ready-made wells.
Bonanza.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-07-16

The race for Governor next year
promises to be quite en- interesting
one.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-07-16

HENRY c. BELL. private secretary to
Congressman Robb, chairman OF the
Congressional committee, and editor
of the Potosi Independent, denies that
he was working under the direction Of
Ed. Robb when the manner OF nomi-
mating In this Congressional district
was changed from the convention to
the primary plan. In future the REG
IsTER does not care TO discuss any
question with the Potosi Independent.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-07-16

New arrival of fine shoes. Bonanza
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-07-16
PROBATE DOCKET.
Term Docket Probate Court Iron Coun.
ty, NO., august Term d. d., 1908.
Monday, august 10.

MOnd0y, august III.
Giles G. Henderson, Guardian and Gu
rator Of the estate of Florence Henderson,
minor.
John Schwab, Guardian and Curator of
the estate of George w. Tiley, minor. Final.
John Schwab, Guardian and Curator of
the estate of Mary H. Tiley, minor. Final.
George w. Clarkson, Guardian and Gu
rator of the estate Of 7. Rosser Clarkson,
minor.
Tuesday, august II.
Johanna Peetz, Executrix OF the estate Of
Henry Peetz, deceased.
George M. Johnson, Administrator of the
estate of Mary E. Johnson, deceased. Final.
Sylvester Kitchell, administrator of the
estate of Calvin Kitchell, deceased.
J. B. HAMPTON,
Judge of Probate and Ex-Oficio Clerk.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-07-16

New lot fine shirts. Bonanza.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-07-16
OF FINALSETTLEMENT

NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT.
Notice is hereby given that the un-
dersigned, George M. johnson. Adj
ministrator of the estate of Mary e.
Johnson, deceased, will make final
settlement Of his accounts with said
estate as such Administrator, at the
next term Of the Probate Court of
Iron county, Missouri, to be holden at
I%ronton, Missouri, in said county, on
the 10th day of August, A. d. 1908.
GEORGE M. JOHNSON,
Administrator.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-07-16
Our grocery stock is complete ard
prices reasonable. H. Farmhouse.

Remember we are still closing out
our stock OF dry goods and shoes. H.
Farmhouse.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-07-16
just arrived, new lot ladies' dress
samples. Bonanza.

All prices reduced at Bonanza.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-07-16

Wash Goods. G 3GP ; 5ight ;ets
wear, at prices a few notches lower than
elsewhere. Lawns at Sc up to the finest
Silk Mousselines at SOC a yard. In fact we
have any style of Wash Goods you call for.
Special l0c French Bingham in beau
tltul styles, go at Sc a yard.
Newport daily independent., 1903-01-29

H. E. Kyler of Fl Dorado, Ark, brother-in law to MT. Charles Mosby has accepted position to take charge of Maxfield's hardware department Batesville Bee.
 Mrs. Dot Gunter left Thursday noon for St. Louis, where she will meet MT. and Mrs. c. w. Rhodes and enjoy few of the good attractions now playing in that city.
 The notorious Carrie Bryant of Poplar Bluff was given "A hours to surrender her citizenship in that town Tuesday, having just served out fine of $1OO in the city bastile.
 The seventeen days ending Wedi es- day night witnessed a remarkable vol ume of new business written by San M. Powell, general agent of the Met ropclitan Life Insurance Company. amounted to $167 ,O0O, and will be re ported to the company by Mir. Powel in person. Accompanied by Mrs Powell, he left Wednesday night fo New York City, where he will atten' the convention of general agents Q the company which will convene O the 3Oth inst Arkansas Democrat.