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Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-11-25
Some Rea sons Why People Are
Settling in Mississippi and
Louisiana.

because it the best country known to the of moderate
you will find country of rich soil awaiting the settler
there upaad prairie lands and auva river bottoms
you be certain of profitable whatever
you put into the soil.
does what produces
there and better opportunities for diversified
farming than elsewhere.
the regular and fear of failure
the country courged by cyclones and devasa
ing storms and billiards.
everything elsewhere be produced here
abundantly.
trsk farming products being early the
market obtain high prices.
better fruit country is known oranges pums pears
peaches, apples grapes, Strawberries figs pecans and
II others full maturing.
aase chances for profitable
tai than elsewhere in this country.
ause for hahfuness this section unequasd the face Of
the globe.
se have long months to encounter with
excessive dry heat in summer.
the climate uniform than elsewhere extremes
OF heat cold.
you will find orderly communities anywhere
this continent
will find hearted people the globe
education public schools and churches Of
every denomination to be found all communities
sause the railroad facilities of this section unexced
double tracked railroad traversing the entire length of
both States.
eause really good lands yet cheap
the geographical location of these States them the
best markets in the United States.
We lands for homeeekes for colonies Write today
full particulars and letters Northern farmers already To-
ted in the South.
RICHTER Passenger Land Agent Illinois Central R. R.
No. GIT Besssuber Building, Pitsburg, Pa.
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RebekdhS
Hold Success
full Session


Of the Rebekah State assembly L
0. o. F. of West Virginia con-
vened at Wheeling last week with
the largest number Of members
present ever known in the history
Of the organization in the State.
About Is years ago the assembly
was organized at Wheeling with
only seven lodges and a very small
membership. Now we have 80
lodges in good standing and
membership of 5000, and most of
the lodges throughout the State
show an increased membership,
and all, with few exceptions, are
in prosperous condition. Some
are small in membership, but are
mighty and earnest in their work.
The good work accomplished by
Odd Fellows and their Auxiliary
Rebekahs in the field of fraternity
and benevolence, and the great
prosperity which has come to it
is gratifying not only to the en-
tire membership, but must chal-
lenge and receive the admiration
of all people who feel an inter-
est in the welfare of mankind.
Both branches of the order are
now very much interested in es-
tablishing a home for aged Odd
Fellows, their wives and chill
dren, and there is considerable ri
valry among various sections as
to the location Of this home, but
it is hoped it will be definitely
settled before long. The sisters
now have nearly $1100 on deposit
ready to be turned over toward
the purchase of the home. 1t has
been customary for several years
past that souvenir badges of the
assembly and grand lodge meet
ingS be sold during their session.
and the proceeds be deposited in
the home fund. Mrs. MolIie Dean
of Wheeling, representative Of
Wildly lodge. has always hereto
fore captured the prize for pro-
curing the most money, but now
Emily No. 50 of Tyler county.
holds the banner, through her rep
resentative, Mrs. c. f. Pyle, who
sold the greatest number this year.
Tyler county may feel proud to
know that both her subOrdinates
and auXiliaries by their reports
as to conditions, financial stand
ings and equipments for working
stand second to none in the State.
Charleston was selected as the
next place of meeting.
The Parkersburg Lodge Miriam
No. ! received the prize OF $50
that was offered for the best ex-
hibition drill of the degree work,
which amount they donated to
the home fund. The team, consist
ing Of a staff Of Is, were most
perfectly drilled and presented
the work in an impressive manner.
One of the members personating
a character Of the staff was 73
years Of age, yet lacked none of
the essentials to perform her work
perfectly, and commanded the adj
miratiOn Of all by the earnestness
with which she mastered her part.
The officers elected for the ensu-
ing years were as follows:
President-NErs- Della Huey Of
Warrington.
Vice President-Mrs. Minnie
Stone Of Grafton.
Warden-Mrs. Anna SilcOtt of
ParkerSburg.
Sccretary-Mrs. Hattie Roney
Of Golfers.
Treasurer-Mrs. Emma Payne
johnson Of Sissonville.
Official Instructor-Mrs. Emma
POrterfeld Of BenwOOd.
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Next Thursday is the first day
of December.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-12-23

And thick the leaves came fluttering
down.
And March chewed gum, grieve to say,
And whistled in the rudest way;
And little rosy June and May
Just laughed and dimpled and looked
sweet,
And danced about on airy feet,
And could not tell where daisies grew,
Or why the violets eyes are blue!
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-12-23
Estate of w. JudSOn Mead.
Order OF Motherhood OF VIII.

p sTATn OF OFF v bnssnS Probate Court
Be II rene bered, that at a session OF the
Probate Court, holden al Middlebury, within
and for the District of Addison, on the 9th
day OF December, A. ID. 1904.
Present, William II. Bliss, Judge,
Whereas, certain instrument OF writing,
under seal, purporting to be the last will and
testament of W. Judson Mead, late OF
Middlebury in said district, deceased, having
been this day presented to said court for pro.
bate, and duly filed in the registers Office
Therefore, il is ordered, that all persons inter.
ested in the estate OF said deceased be notified
to appear before said court, at the probate
office in Middlebury,i in said district, on the End
day OF January, A. ID. 1905, by publication OF
this order, three weeks successfully previous
thereto, in the Middlebury Register, a news
paper printed at Middlebury, TO show cause,
II any they may have, why said instrument in
writing should not be proved and allowed.
as the last will and testament of the said
deceased.
A true record, MABEL a. BLISS,
81 Register.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-12-23

And "ologies" and "ographies"-
AS much as any college
She seemed to know; but, bold and spry,
Ere she had done, with flashing eye
And martial air, out stepped July,
And pompously began to try
To say the Declaration"
Before the opening words were out
He stopped and gave sudden shout,
Flung up his cap into the air,
And yelled till twas enough to scare
Old Time himself; and from her chair
The teacher sprang with startled stare
And frown of CONSERVATION.
The little Months, delighted. clapped;
The Year for order sternly raped,
And when the room was still once more,
Called out the children as before.
Alas, their wits were scattered
They quite forgot they were at school,;
They could not say single rule,
Nor seemed to think 1t mattered.
October tore his book till, brown
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-12-23
Estate of Robert j. BOwles.

NTATE OF VERMONT,

CtTATE OF VERMONT,
ODIsTRICr OF ADDISON, SIS.
The Probate Court for the District OF Add.
son:
To all persons interested in the estate OF
Robert j. Bowles late OF Weybridge. in said
District, deceased.
GREETING:
By the Authority of the State OF Vermont
you are hereby notify to appear before
the said Probate Court, at the Probate Office
IN Middlebury, in said District on the Goth day
of December. AID. 1904. at 10 O'Clock a. m, to
show cause. IL any you have, why the account
of Samuel j. Bowles, administrator of the es
tate OF said deceased, should not be allowed,
and also why. the residue of said estate
should not be distributed to the parties en-.
titled thereto.
Dated at Middlebury, in said district. this
9th day of December. A. d. 1904.
so MABEL A. BLISS, Register.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-12-23
Estate of jeremiah DOOdy.
Order of Notice-Proof of VIII.

STATE OF VERMONT, louo,,o.o ro,,..
oDIsTRICT OF ADDISON, SIS. ioo"'e "our''
Be it remembered. that at a session of the
Probate Court, holden at Middlebury, within
and for the District of Addison, on the l4th
day OF December A. ID. 1904.
Present: VIM ii. BLISS, Judge.
Whereas, a certain instrument OF writing
under seal, purporting to be the last will and
testament of Jeremiah Doody, late of Middle
Dury, in said district, deceased, having been
TINS day presented to said Court for Probate,
and duly filed in the Registers Office: There
fore, it Is ordered, that all persons interested
in the estate OF said deceased be notified to
appear before said Court, at the Probate ONCE
IN Middlebury, in said District. on the I'd day
of January A. ID. 1908, by publication of this
order, three weeks SUCCESSFULLY previous
thereto, in the Middlebury Register. news.
paper printed at Middlebury, to show cause.
II any they may have. why said instrument in
writing should not be proved and allowed.
as the last will and testament OF the said de-
ceased.
A true record.
81 MABEL A. BLISS Register.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-12-23

lack of circulation. Had a knife been
thrust into my kidneys the pain could
not have been more intense. My sleep
was disturbed by visions of distorted
figures. The kidney secretions were an
noyingly irregular, and I was tortured
with thirst and always bloated. l used
seven boxes of Doan's Kidney Pills. The
bloating subsidized until l weighed 100
pounds less could sleep like child and
was relieved of the pain and the irregu-
larity of the dney action. My circula-
ton is good and 1 feel better in every
way"
A FREE TRIAL of this great kidney
medicine which cured Mrs. Jackson will
be mailed on application to any part OF
the United States. Address Foster-Mil-
burn Co., Buffalo, n. Y. For sale by all
druggists; price, so cents per box.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-12-23

Reprinted from the Woman's Home Com
panion, by Permission)
The New Year raised her slender hand
For all the months to pass.
The prettiest little schoolma am she
That ever looked into glass,
Or waited, frowning anxiously,
To hear little class.
my dears," she said, good Father
Time,
Our well-beloved trustee,
Has come to visit us to-day,
And much would like to hear you say
Your lessons, just to see
If you have well-instructed been,
AS little Months should be-"
March nudged September; August
sighed,
And April hid her face and cried,
The timid little creature!
"Im sure you'll do your very best.
Come, January; then the rest
May follow" said the teacher
Then out spoke jan, a forward lad,
Wrapped in his muf1ler's scarlet plaid;
A perfect lesson, too, he had,
Correct from A to lizard;
How many snowballs to a pound?
Where best and longest slides are found ?
How skating may be easiest learned?
And when a new leaf should be turned ?
And how to make blizzard?
Then, very proud, he took his place,
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-12-23

She, blushing, tried to tell how high
The mountains are that touch the sky;
How wide the fields, how deep the sea,
The lineage Of every bumblebee;
Where four-leaved clovers-deary me!
She yawned until she could not see;
So warm, and, oh, so sleepy she!
How could she say her lesson?
Back, nodding to her seat she crept,
And dropped her curly head and slept.
Then, with little bashful pause.
Sweet April came, and cried because
She couldn't quite remember
How many days to her belong,
Or where the bluebird learned his song!
December prompted, which was wrong;
But he was grieved. the gentle lad,
To see his little playmate sad;
And in her place, quite trim and neat,
With braided hair and slippered feet,
Came studious young September.
She knew her lesson like book,
And said 1t off with serious look.
Twas all Of sunshine, cloud and haze,
And golden hours and shortening days,
And sheaves of gathered knowledge;
She spoke in French, Of course, with
ease,
In Hebrew and in Japanese,
In Spanish, Dutch and Portuguese;
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-12-23
Have You Anythin g to Sell

II you have-no matter what 1t may be
AN old wagon, a setting OF eggs. a
pillow, bull calf, farm, poultry
horses. cattle, sheep, anything-every
phant = advertise 1t in the want
columns of this paper. Results are
a dead certainty and the COSTS merely
nominal.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-12-23

November bit an apple red,
And vowed, although he cooked his
head
With manner brisk and perky
you'll scarce believe me, but it's SOY,
What pie might be he did not know,
And never heard Of turkey!
Then little Feb began to jeer,
But though behind his rosy ear
A nice quill pen he carried,
He could not make rhyme for dove"
Or spell little word like "love;"
And while perplexed he tarried,
Last in the line December came,
And could not tell Kriss Kringle's
name,
Or even-really twas a shame!-
The mission Of a stocking!
The teacher turned away, tear
Upon her cheek; did ever Year
Know anything SO shocking!
ALAS, dear Father Time!" she cried,
81 fear you're scarcely satisfied!
But, as l hope you've noted,
The children are so young! And then
I must remind you once again,
They've all just been promoted,
And are not used as yet, you see,
In this new century class to be.
I'm sure they'll study harder now!"
And If they don't'-upon his brow
A frown-"why, | can tell them"
Said Father Time, they'll have to go!
We cannot be disgraced. you know
And though, of course, twill sadly mar
The beauty of our Calendar
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-12-23

twenty years L
was doctoring
for kidney and
liver tr ouble,
but without ben
eft. Just before
l began using
Doan's Kidney
Pills 1 was al
most paralyz-
ed. I could
hardly stand on
my feet be-
cause of the
numbness and
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-12-23
Christmas Charm.

The chief charm of Christmas Is its
simplicity. 1t is a festival that ap-
peals to everyone, because everyone
can understand it. A genuine fellow
ship pervades our common life-a fell
lowship whose source is our common
share in the g.lt of the worlds great
est ne, VIII, n was given to the whole
VIC "A. =. I1imball.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-12-23

So many Months to skip, If they
Can't learn their lessons. welladay,
We simply must expel them!"
At this the little Months, amazed,
Wide-eyed upon the teacher gazed;
Then to their places flying;
Picked up their books and went to work.
With not pause for quip or quirk;
Their fingers in their ears, that so
No sound might reach them, to and fro
They rocked and buzzed until the room
Was like an orchard full of bloom
And thick with bees. The teacher smiled,
And Father Time was much beguiled-
He laughed instead of signing;
And off they went and shut the door,
And left the little Months once more
To learn their tasks unruly;
And there they rocked and buzzed until,
For aught know, they're buzzing still.
hope they are, for, truly,
If they should fail again fear
1t would so grieve the little Year;
She'd be a very blue Year;
And as for us-for you and me-
With half the little Months in doubt
Just as to what they were about,
And all the holidays left out,
AS you can very plainly see,
My little dears, 'twould hardly be
A very Happy New Year!
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-12-23

HAVE been spent in perfecting
a remedy that can be taken as a
preventing agent against all
diseases. Intense headache-con-
stipation-or ailments of trivial
nature are Immediately benefited.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-12-23
HAPPY WOMEN.

Wouldn't any woman be happy,
After years of backache suffering,
Days of misery, nights of unrest,
The distress of urinary troubles,
To find relief and cure?
No reason why any reader
Should suffer in the face of evidence
like this:
Mrs. Almira A. jackson, of East Front
St., Traverse City, Mich, says: For
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-06

Boyden and Mr. and Mrs. L. Tobriner OF
Washington have apartments at the Hotel
Traymore
W. B. Mathews and William F. Lemon OF
the national capital are enjoying the attrac-
tons of the resort at Haddon Hall.
Miss NJ. Allison of Washington is making
an extended visit at the Clyde.
At the Seaside House w. J. Newton,
M. Sheridan and M. A Walsh of Washing
ton.
w. C. Skinner of Washington spent the
week at Kuehnle'S.
Mr.. and Mrs. f. A Sullivan are represen-
tatves of the national capital at the Hotel
jackson.
e. M Grady of Washington is occupying
a suite at Marlborough House.
Mr.. and Mrs. E II. Snyder of Washington
are pleasantly located at the Hotel Rudolf
for an extended visit.
Miss Adams of Washington has apart
ments at the Hotel Brighton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-06

. NUtIIeVerS Afe Barred Out.
The Koran forbids infidels to pollute by
their presence the sacred precincts of the
birthplace of the prophet at Mecca and
his burial place at Medina, which is sew
enty-fve miles north and 1t is always dan
gerous and generally impossible for Chris
tan or any unbeliever to attempt to enter
either city, but If he has money he is well
come to land at Jiddah and stay as long
as II lasts. And a considerable portion of
the population of that port are Jews and
Greeks. Notwithstanding the danger from
fanatics. several Europeans have visited
Mecca and have published accounts OF
their experiences. The best relations are
by Richard Burton. who visited both Mecca
and Medina disguised pilgrim in 1858.
and Tksman F. kean. who went there in
1850. A Dutch scholar from Java named
Snouck Hurgronje professed the Moslem
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-06
Mr.. Nicholas Douty,s Recital.

The recital by Mr.. Nicholas Douty at Car
roll Institute Hall on Tuesday evening UNI
der the auspices of the Choral Society is not
altogether a song recital because the songs
which Mr.. Douty will sing will be connect
ed by a thread of explanatory talk Neither
will 1t be a lecture, because the songs will
be the chief part of the entertainment and
the talk will be designed only to add to the
comprehension and enjoyment of the mu-
sic. Mr.. Doutys songs are by Beethoven
Schubert, Schumann, Brahms, List, Wag-
ner and Richard Strauss.
Pete-"Bill Green was SO stiff dat he
wouldn't take off his hat to anybody. But
it come off at last"
Sam-"Did he take it OFF,
Pete-"No, but two snowballs did. Chi
cago News.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-19
Strikes ShoaI Near Conimlcut
Lighthouse.
WAS RELEASED At FLOOD TIDE.
MIshap Was During Dense Fog al 5
O'clock Yesterday Morning Pilot Did
Not Hear Warning Bell.

The steamer Pilgrim of the Fall River
line. when on her trip from New York
10 this city yesterday morning. ran
aground on the Conimicut shoals.
The boat went on so easily that she
was uninJured. and when the tide flowed
again at noon was hauled of by the tug
Carrie Ramsey and under her own
steam made her dock at Fox Point
The Pilgrim had 300 passengers and
about 65 tons OF freight aboard.
When she was coming up the bay thick
fog hid every object from view. Capt.
Hazard was cautiously feeling his way
and kept close TO the course until at 8
o'clock he discovered that the boat was
IN danger OF grounding
This was when he picked up the
Conimicut light bell. which suddenly ap-
peared 10 be directly In front OF him.
The engine was Immediately stopped
and reversed. but It was too late to
avoid striking bottom, for the Pilgrim
slowly glided 10 and rested upon the
ehoal.
Capt Hazard ordered the big anchors
20 be dropped. thinking that II the boat
was relieved OF that much weight she
could be freed by her own power.
The tide was ebbing too fast however.
and after a few Intellectual revolutions
had been made by the paddle wheels the
engine was stopped.
The operator OF the wireless telegraph
system falling to get response from
the one on the Plymouth. which was
docked at Fox Point. was sent ashore In
q small boat 10 notify Supt. Whaley.
While the operator was bound for the
city Capt. Hazard arranged with Capt.
Crowell OF Conimicut TO take as many
passengers ashore as cared 10 get away.
These included about l40 belonging ir
Boston. who were brought here on tug
and at o'clock were on train bouno
for the Hub. Others who were In hurry
20 get TO their homes here were taker
ashore in tenders and came up on troll
ley cars.
When the fog lifted the Pilgrim wai
found to have grounded In II feet OF wa
ter and at a point about three-eighths OF
a mile from the shore. midway or Comm
icut light and tho old Providence Poin
buoy.
The bell in the lighthouse had beer
ringing steadily from 4:S0 o'clock In th'
morning, and that II was not heare
aboard the Pilgrim was no doubt due K
the peculiar conditions which prevail
during heavy fogs--the tones OF the bel
were not carried In every direction. Thu
phenomenon has been observed, frequent
iy. by captains Of steam as we'll as sail
ing vessels when approaching BeaVertai
during a heavy fog.
The passengers who elected to remair
aboard ship were made as comfortable a.
possible. They were served with break
fast and at noon were given a substantial
dinner.
Supt. whaley ordered tho tug Carri
Ramsey to 60 TO the relief OF the Bostoi
passengers, and by making use OF tn
wireless system informed Capt. Hazar'
that the Gil train would be held until
the tug could return TO the city.
The Pilgrim grounded at son O'Clock am
at 1926 p. m was once more afioat.
Capt. Hazard has been In command o
large steamboats, In and about Narragan
gett bay for the last % years and thi
was his first experience OF this character