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Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1904-07-22
ESTRAY SHEEP

3 ewes, one black eve with eve
lamb with speckled head, white eve
with twin eve lambs, yearllng white
eve with black face and legs. Hav
been away from my place ABOUT 4
weeks, were seen last at the base Of
tmountain west of Shanghai. S. re
ward for infor nation leading to their
recovery. VIM. Tedrick,
IA HedyesyilIe. w. Va.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1904-07-22

The first annual picnic Of the An
cient Order Of Hibernians will be
held at Iuwood Park on Saturday
July 23rd. A pleasant time IS guaran-
tesd and all are cordially invited to
attend. Trains leave at S.24 and lilo
a. m. and s "a p. IN.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1904-07-22
THOUSAND UPoN THOUSANDS.

THOUSAND UPON THOUSANDS.
OF lives have been prolonged by the
use OF Speer's Port Grape and the
Burgundy Wines females weakly
persons aud invalids are benefited
and get well by the use OF Speer's
Port Grape Wine, there is nothing to
equal it. The use ofiron filings dust
as a fertilizer produces a superior
wine for the sick
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1904-07-22

Mr.. L. D Gerhardt is In Cincinnati
this week attending the National
couclave of Elks. He represented the
local lodge.
The Lutheran Reunion will be held
this year at Pen Mar as usual on
Thursday next, July as.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1904-07-22
LOST.

Somewhere between Arden and the
Tuscarofa pike. on the Ridge road,
time book containing some receipts
and papers, which are no value to-
any one except the owner, who will
be thankful for their return 10 this
Office.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1904-07-22

Mr.. Charlie Miller who has been
spending sometime here has returned
to Washington
Mr.. Floyd MaHtord. who has been
spending his vacation in this city,
with his mother, has returned to
Baltimore.
The Glenwood post., 1904-01-02

trayed the incidents common to a
young ticket agent and several mex
perienced travellers. II we should
particulariZe where all we're good we
might say that the crowning event of
the evening was pretty little oper
eta thirty minutes long entitled "A
Surprised Grumbler or How Kriss
Kringle made Convert ~ This was
finely carried out by ten bright pu-
pills. The dialogue was we'll per
formed while the music. Consisting of
three double quartettes, duet and
two solos, one by girl and one by a
boy drew the heartiest applause from
the audience. Two beautiful tab
leaux "a Christmas Dream and
Watching Santa Claus should not
be overlooked. Crowning all was the
serving of refreshments to the i'm
mense audience and the social hour
which followed 1t is sufficient to
say that this part of the program was
carried out in style we'll becoming
the reputation of the Antlers people
for sociability and iiberality.
The Glenwood post., 1904-01-02
ANTLERS ANTICS.

Ed. Anderson is digging a we'll for
MIR. Heaton. r0
Miss Hilliker is spending her vaca-
tion at her home at Parachute
Jeffrey Burke and Ed. Anderson are
preparing to build new houses in the
spring.
A. D. Raynard is greatly improv-
ing the Olsen ranch recently pur
chased by him.
Mr. Coe has just completed fine
stable and chicken house in the gulch
near his house.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Learn took
dinner at the bachelor home of Joe
Albert last Sunday.
Mrs. j. B. Fuller entertained a
large party of relatives and friends
at New Years dinner.
| w. E Tippet and family took DIM
ner and visited with the family of J.
A. Smith on Wednesday.
Mrs. Jeffrey Burke and daughter
Mary are expected home from their
Nebraska visit on Saturday.
Mr.. Raynard and Mrs Clem from
Battlement visited their brother, A.
D. Raynard on Christmas.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. W. Mallory and
Mrs. Jones visited with the family of
W. E. Tippet on Monday.
There was no preaching at the
school house last Sunday on account
of quarterly meeting at Rifle.
Mr.. Carter who worked the Hoover
ranch last season has leased r. F.
Mayors place for the coming year
Little Genia Howard who has been
having very serious time on account
of running a nail into her foot is
slowly improving.
J. B. Malone is rejoicing that he
has finished his building contracts for
the season and can remain quietly at
home long enough to breathe few
times
The quarterly report of the Sunday
school which has now been organized
three months shows: The largest at
tendance any Sunday, 40, the smallest
ls. average for the quarter 32, collec-
tions for the quarter 1929.
The Christmas entertainment and
midwinter picnic at the school house
Christmas eve was very largely at
tended. standing room being at a
high premium. The parts acted by
the scholars were unusually we'll per.
formed. The recitations were we'll
rende1ed and the concert exercises of
the little ones were finely carried out.
The comedy, "The Troubles Of a
Ticket Agent" was rendered in a
natural and lively manner by some
teu young people and very finely por-
The Glenwood post., 1904-01-02

ments of the Methodist and Christian
churches were well attended end all
acquitted themselves in a manner that
would do credit to any city. George
Swigert as Santa Claus was sue
cess He is a little long for this
world but as Santa s business is sup
posed to be connected with sky scrap
ing chimney tops he filled the bill
to dot He just fits.
Messrs. C. H. and w. A. Harris.
prosperous farmers of Roaring Fork.
have just returned from trip to
their old home in Wisconsin. They
report intense cold weather ranging
from 25 to 40 degrees below zero
Charley sold a few cars of cattle in
Kansas City on the way at good
long price, by way of diversion. Both
brothers express themselves well salts
fed with their Colorado home.
The Carbondale Reading cluh held
an open meeting Wednesday evening
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Ward
Tucker, the entertainment committee
consisting of Mesdames Dr. Farrar,
E. H. Grubb, c. H. Harris and d.
Lyon. About thirty members were
present. A fine literary program was
presented. The exercises were en-
livened with music by the Mandolin
club, after which all partook of an
elegant lunch.
Mr.. and Mrs. Nj. L. Shippee of
Emma spent Christmas with H. Sta
ton of Cattle creek Mr.. Shippee
came near meeting with serious ac-
cident while acting as Santa Claus
for the children. Mr. Shippee had
used considerable cotton in his cos
tune which by some means caught
fire flashing up in an instant around
his face burning it quite severely.
Fortunately one of Mr. Staton's sons
came in and relieved Mark of his
predicament. He will however be
confined to the house few days
Continued on sth page.j
The Glenwood post., 1904-01-02
known and the very best wishes OF
their friends attend them.

known and the very best wishes of
their friends attend them.
W. b. Beck, superintendent of
mines of the American Asphalt asso
citation left Saturday morning for
the company's mines below Rangely
on tour of inspection. He will be
gone about ten days.
Mrs Clarence Lamb returned from
Salida Thursday evening where she
had been for some time attending her
mother whom she had taken there
some weeks ago for treatment. She
reports her mother recovering.
c. H. Shultz of st. Joe, Missouri
who has spent much time the last few
years in Rifle making many friends
during his visits here has sold his
ranch interests at White River City
and returned to St Joe, his old home
Wednesday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. B. Crook of Fair
play, Miss Josie A. Clark, Mrs. A.
W. Crook and Miss Chandler of Den
yer are spending the holidays as guests
of Mr.. and Mrs Geo A Clark at the
Clark hotel. The entire party ac-
companied by Mr.. and Mrs Clark
spent Sunday in Glenwood visiting
and sight seeing.
R. S. Ball, proprietor of the Meek
er hotel was in town Saturday taking
the evening train for Lawrence,
South Carolina, his old home where he
will surprise his family and relatives,
he having written it would be impos.
sible for him to Join them in thei,
visit, although he was planning the
pleasant surprise Christmas. Rube
thinks it s better late than never.
Dick Mayor and family left Thurs
day for Denver to spend Christmas at
home with his parents. Some eight
years since Dick saw Denver. Mrs
Mayor and the Children went along
just to keep him straight. Dick and
family returned Monday from the
capital city having enjoyed their short
visit. Dick stated he saw buildings
in Denver almost as large as some we
have in Rifle, his eyes got sore in
looking at the tops of them.
Some Utah sports struck town Tues
day. A six round glove contest was
arranged between Dave Hildreth of
Price, Utah and A Burk of Cleveand,
Ohio. The contest was a very good
exhibition of the tistic art, but was
rend ered to very small audience.
After the returns got in from Frisco
Dave Iildreth gave it ont that he
would challenge young Corbett.
Better wait a while Dave and see if
the Denverite doesn t retrograde some
thing on the line of Ruby Robert -
The Glenwood post., 1904-01-02
COUNTRY CORRESPONDENCE
items OF Interest from Neighboring Towns
Gathered BY Our Corps of Special Reporters
EAGLE JOTTINGS.

EAGLE IllN0o.
w = Ormsby made business trip
to Gypsum Monday.
Prof Lowry left for Denver Monday
morning to attend the teachers CON
vention
Miss Ads Bender, our primary teach
er, is SPEEDING the holidays at her
home in Iowa.
Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Hocket were the
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Jake Borah of
Gypsum Christmas day.
Quite number of Eagle people at
tended tine dance at Gypsum Christmas
night, and all report very enjoyable
time.
Miss Alicia Halloran closed her res
tuarant Dec. 25th and ill take charge
of the central telephone Office as soon
as the line is completed.
Miss sallie Welsh, teacher of the
upper Gypsum school, is spending the
holidays with her parents, Mr. and
Mrs. John Welsh, of this place.
The Literary society met at Wood
men hall Saturday evening and was
largely attended. A fine program was
rendered which was well appreciated
by all. The next meeting will be held
at the same place on the evening of
January 9th.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. D. Mckenzie en-
tertained at an elegantly appointed
dinner in their handsome home on
Christmas Day. The guests present
were: Mr.. and Mrs Geo. Wilkinson,
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas Lumley, Mrs.
Carrie Stuart and H. C. Williams of
Eagle, Mrs. Sarah Stuart of Glenwood
Springs and Mr. Langto of Cripple
Greek.
The entertainment and tree given
by the Sunday school Thursday eve.
ming was one of the most ENJOYABLE
events of the season. The little ones
were well trained and all performed
their parts in a most creditable man
ner. Especially sweet and touching
was the Christmas Lullaby" sung hy
three little tots, Marguerite Marquis.
Katie Johnson and Marie Fulford. A
Christians carol sung by Miss Clara
Bonnell also deserves especial mention
A beautiful tree loaded with gifts for
all was thoroughly enjoyed by the
happy little folks after the program
was rendered
Miss Pauiina Stein and Mr. Charles
X. Wood were united in marriage at
the home of the brides parents on
Christmas Day, Rev. J. G. Bonneil
pastor of the M. E. church officiating
On account of the recent illness of the
groom, the wedding was a very quiet
affair, only the immediate families
being present. The bride is one of
the most talented and charming young
ladies In the neighborhood and is loved
and respected by all for her sweet and
lovable disposition, while Mr.. Wood
Is one of the most enterprising and
ambitious young men in the town.
Their friends are legion who wish
them most happy and prosperous
journey through life.
The Glenwood post., 1904-01-02
RIFLE BLASTS.

j. NJ. Woodland was over from Den
yer this week.
w. P. Kennedy was visitor from
the county capital Saturday.
Mrs j. P. Schimerhorn visited
Mrs l. M. Kellogg Wednesday.
Bob. Mckee was over from Piceance
after his winter supplies this week.
Mr. and Mrs Chas. Durant dined
Christmas with Mr.. and Mrs A.
Glover
Alf. Tichenor came in Thursday
from the PL ranch and will spend the
holidays at home.
o. S Davis was up from Palisades
Thursday remaining to spend Christ
mas here with friends
Frank Station returned Monday
from Glenwood where he had gone to
spend Christmas with his mother.
G. B. Coffin returned the first of
the week from Salida where he spent
Christmas with relatives and friends
Frank Station left Wednesday morn
ing for Rangley and will open school
in district No. 4 Monday January 4th
n. A. Wall we are sorry to state
30 1, n.
ing from painful attack of rheuma-
tisui.
Miss Maude Martin left Thursday
evening for Glenwood where she will
visit with friends during the holiday
vacation.
James H. Templeton was stage
bound Wednesday for Lily Park be-
ing on his return from trip out
with cattle shipments
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Fravert and
Nj. and Mrs. Eugene Marker were
entertained at Christmas dinner at
the ranch of Mr. and Mrs l. NJ. Kel
logg.
Ed. Kennon was over Thursday from
Brown Park. Ed was formerly one
of our Grand valley cowmen, but now
has a ranch and cattle in the Brown
Park.
Geo E. Clarkson and family left
Sunday morning for Denver, where
Mrs. Clarkson goes for medical treat
ment and operation. They stopped
over in Glenwood Sunday to visit
friends. tI
John Gale and Archie Tubbs were
down from New Castle Wednesday
making arrangements to give their
home talent comedy "a Cheerful
Liar here to Rifle audience Jan
uary 18th.
Christmas trees were had at the
Cook school house, Christian and
Methodist churches in town and there
were many private trees which gave
the boys and girls the usual yuletide
mirth and joy.
Roy Cook and Miss Mabel Thomas
were married at the home of Grant
Hamilton on Rifle creek Thursday
evening Rev. Slutz officiating. The
young couple are well and favorably
The Glenwood post., 1904-01-02
STARVED OUT.

Many garrison has been forced to
give up the fight and hang out the white
flag Of surrender, when lack of food has
weakened the men past all power to
continue the struggle.
The Glenwood post., 1904-01-02

Many a man is
similarly starved
out of business.
His digestion is
impaired. Hi 8
food does not
nourish him, and
for lack of
The Glenwood post., 1904-01-02

strength to carry on '
the struggle he turns
his store over to an
other.
DIR. Pierce's Golden
Medical Discovery
cures diseases of the
stomach and other or
gans of digestion and
nutrition. 1t restores
strength to weak, nerv-
Gus, rundown men and
women.
uAbout ten years ago /
began to be afflicted with
stomach trouble, also diar-
rhea," writes Mr.. VIM.
Walters, of Antrim, Mo.
rIn warm weather it grew
worse, until it would throw
me into a cramping chill.
Was troubled so often that
l sometimes thought my
end had come. Tried ma ny
remedies, but they gave
only temporary relief. In
November, 1899, thought /
would try Doctor Pierce's
Golden Medical Discovery,
The Glenwood post., 1904-01-02

got SIX bottles and took i've in SUCCESSION then
thought l would wait for a time and take the
one left. Soon found l had symptoms of the
trouble coming back, took the sixth bottle
and It cured me. 1 have enjoyed the best of
health TINS summer, and the credit all belongs
to your Golden Medical Discovery. / can't
express my many thanks to DR. Pierce for his
remedy, for 1t did so much for me. Words can
not express how severely suffered
vi any doubt the above statement let the m
address me. and will take great pleasure in
answering
DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets cleanse the
bowels and stimulate the sluggish liver.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-08

bankrupt sale, as the crowd will be so
large later i'll the evening that you
may not be able to be waited on
promptly No matter what you do. do
not miss this sale at LlOyd's hat store
in the Harper house block.
If you own a lot of property which
you cannot for any reason properly
manage. you are trying to support "a
herd of elephants" Turn your 'ele-
plants" into cash through Argus want
ads. All ads inserted free Monday
providing they are in this Office before
tomorrow morning.
There was a largely attended meet
ing of Rock Island encampment, No.
l. |. o. o. F. at Odd Fellows hall last
evening The red and purple degree
was conferred on a large class of can
didates. Members from Davenport
and Moline were present. and the Erie.
H., lodge was also represented. The
team of Encampment No. II conferred
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-08

the degree, and the work was followed
by a banquet in the dining room of the
lodge hall.
The man who winked at the girl in
the dark" was the only one who knew
it. If you insert a want ad in The Ar
gus you'll not be the only one to know
about it. You'll hear from ii from
many different quarters. Give them a
trial Monday, when all want ads will
be inserted free. Mail or send them
so that they reach our office not later
than tomorrow morning.
The steamer Louisiana. which re
Gently conveyed the congressional
committee down the river on its in
spection trip. passed north yesterday
afternoon. enroTte for st. Paul, where
she will take an excursion to the
worlds fair. The boat is owned by
the st. Louis Transportation company
and was intended as an excursion
steamer to the fair from upper river
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-08

heating plant for his handsome resi-
dence, their Our Own" hot water
boiler being used.
The latest craze in Paris in dress
goods is for plaids. Mondays showing
of about 1000 yards at McCabe's of
these new things at about one-half of
real value. Isn't this a good reason
for you to act promptly?
Get Allen, Myers & Co to estimate
your heating plant. They have the
heaters and other material necessary
right in stock and you can get prompt
service and prices that are right
Their work speaks for itself.
A mountaineering crowd was in at
tendance at the Jacobs bankrupt sale
today, which proves as the sale grows
older that the public appreciates the
wonderful bargains Lloyd, the halter.
is offering during this slaughter sale
of fine goods.
Go early this evening to the Jacobs
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-08

points. The steamer has been a losing
venture throughout the season.
A good batsman will not strike at
every ball pitcher throws, but If ne
fails to strike at any of them his bat
ting average will be small. In business
life your turn at the bat" comes with
the business chances" advertised in
these columns Read The Argus want
ads Monday. Why not put in an al,
too. as long as they are free on that
day, and get 'em comm and goin'."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-08
Mr. Lines to Be Here Monday.

John ]. Lines, who conducted class
in voice culture in Rock Island, last
winter, will be in the city next Mon
day, and between the hours of and
6 O'Clock in the afternoon will meet
at the Hotel Harms any desiring to
take lessons from him during his next
term here.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-08
Art Needle Work

= LASSES instructed free on Tues
- day and Thursday from to IL
a. m. and 2 to p. m. Saturday
from to II a. m. To thoroughly in
troduce the new cross stitch and Dam
ish hardinger Embroidery we will give
instructions at our Daylight Art Ge-
partment at time above mentioned.
Beautiful new stamped linens with fin
ished edges in round, square and scarf
sizes have just arrived from New York.
New Christmas ideas added In the last
week will be on display.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-08
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY.

~----~~~~~~~~~~~-~-~~~~
w ANTED-A competent girl for gen
,-raI nOuSework- no washing no
hnuS=cls4 ming. Amply To Mrs John
Rfn.k, l.2S Eleventh avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-08

From a manufacturer Of guaranteed black
Peau de Sole silks of high standing We Sc
cured at very low price, little lot of 20
pieces only. There are four widths in the
purchase and the opportunity opened for
you in this sale is unique in the extreme.
Think for moment of buying high grade
black Peau de Sole at these prices. There
is one condition attached to this sale of
black Peau de Sole silks, namely, being sold
at these extremely low prices, we withdraw
the guarantee.
Regular Slip high grade black Peau de
Sole silks, 21-inch, for 79c yard
Regular 81 80 high grade black 23-inch
Peau de Sole silks for S9c yard.
Regular $3.50 high grade black 24-inch
Peau de Sole silks for Csc yard.
Regular $1e25 high grade black Peau de
Sole silks, "a and 27-inches wide, for $I.I9
yard.
Come yourself, no telephone orders for
these silks can be filled
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-08
CITY CHAT.

CITY CHAT.
Read
The big al
On page u
This evening.
Clemann & Salzmann.
Call for the new Kinship.
For insurance, E. J. Burns.
Buy a home of Reidy Bros.
Tri-City Towel Supply company.
Spencer & Trefz for Gus or express.
For bus, baggage, express. call Robb's.
DR.. Reeds cushion shoes. Dolly Bros.
For real estate and insurance, f. J.
Burns.
Dressed chickens at Hess Bros. this
evening.
Jewell stoves and ranges at Allen.
Myers & Co.
Don't miss IL Read it on page Il
today. Clemann x Salzmann
Ice cream and ice cream soda at
Petersen's, 1914 Third avenue.
Plenty of Michigan peaches by the
basket this evening at Hess Bros.
We have them. What? All the new
style Jewell stoves and ranges and
the make cannot be better. Wen be
The Sumpter miner. [volume] (Sumpter, Or.) 1899-1905, 1904-06-15

The Denver and y Rio tiraude.
IN connection with the Missouri
Pacific, viii ruu u series at Person
ally Conducted Excursions to the
Wrold's Fair during June. These
excursions will he run through To 81.
Louis without change ut ears, making
shnr, stops at principal points Ell
route. The iitst of these excursions
will leave Portland June Ith, aud
the second June 18th. The rate from
tinker city will tc sGO to 81. Louis
aui return. ENcursionists going
via the peuovr Rio Graudc have the
rrivil,gr ut returning via IA different
route This l. the most pleasant
way, ~ we'll IA the most delightful
route, 10 cross the continent The
stops aed give AN opportunity Of
visiting the various points al III.
terest ia al aluut salt Lake tliy,
Denver and Kansas city. II you
wish a. accompany one oi these cN
cursiuus write AT once to W. {. Me
Bride ia Third street, Portland.
for Steering car rrseryations.
The Sumpter miner. [volume] (Sumpter, Or.) 1899-1905, 1904-06-15
WSC0NS|N|TES MAY
BUY THE MORNING
Party of Wealthy Milwaukee Men Here to
Examine a Rich GreenhOrn
Mine.

\ unity ~ wealthy MilWaukee men
passed through Sumptcr this morning
en- route 10 ia" Giceuhuins. lhey
will probably purchase the Morning
mine The party consisted ~ Charles
Schull, n Milwaukee broker; u. u.
Bcrglnnd. william knoWlcs, I. NJ.
Campbell aud T. ". Morris They
ARE all officers aud directors ut the
Lucy mi lc, near the Morning.
Morris i. Sullivan, ut Sump'or, was
iormcrl owner of the Lucy
Accompanying the pnrty were MI
Sullivan and r. J. Simmons.
II IL learned that the Milwaukee
men, who have for some time h'en
ncgut intiug with the owners Tor u
purchase of the Morning mine, have
practically concluded the deal, hnd
that their visit nt this time u To
effect u formal transfer.
jus, what hearing the recently
filed suit of +. ". Davidson
against the Morning mine viii
hnv. upon the pending sale at the
propcrty To the Milwaukee men H.
not known. u will bo remembered
that Davidson assumed bond on
the mine, compiled with ccrinin
conditions aud secured n sufficient
fund Ia pny oil all outstanding In
dobicdncss ugniust thc property,
This fund H. uu deposit In Sump'"L
aud a formal tender T. said tn har"
been by Davidson last month Of the
moneys due ~ lirst payment ou his
bond The owners at the mine refused
60 accept the tender or deliver the
property. Grounds for their refusal
hnyc not been made public
The Milwaukee people are expected
to return tu Sump'er about Tuesday
hv which date definite decision
viii pruunhly have Teen reached hy
them regarding the purchase.
No one intimately corrected win
the Morning mine ownership II ~
Sumptor, so that information non
nn nuthritutivc suurc" AZ To why the
Davidson bond was declared Tor
iclted could not he secured,