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The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-07-11
ADVERTISED LETTERS



The Following is list Of unclaimed
lclttens remaining at the Clarksburg post
Office advertised July IL, 1901:
Cleat Allen, Rosario Astouino. J. w.
Archer. Dave Denustein (2), Clay Bailey,
Miss Mamie Butler, Oliver r. Belyill.
Ruby NJ. Bartlett Thomas Rarnctte, w.
A. Bradley, Mrs Jennie Core, Angelo
Cmtcller, Dudley Davis, Homer Duty. ,.
II. Frost, I.ouis Forte o. II Ford, Sal
vaton Ffola, Miss Esthen Gaines, ]. A..
Grove, Kate Geary, Aiargior Ginrcppe,
Miss Nancy Golden, A. o. Hancock, ID,
A. Hills, j g. FTannis, r. 4. Hickman,
Miss Ruby Justice Lee Johnson, Ham
Joseph. Chas. W. Jensen, Mrs. Jane
KcmbIe. w. r. Long. w. J. Lille, Miss
Mabel Lee, Jan Lisck, Miss Anna Mar
ton. Fred Miles, Louis Michael, Bruce
Bitchell. Mrs May NTcrriman, Mrs. Mas
well, aiiaa Alice Miller, Nathaniel Pot
fer t2l. Guy Polling, Ebb Pity, Edward
rafsor, Cbas. Philips. vestal Reynoldcs
n y. Richards, o. r. Riddle, Cnarlea
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1904-03-25
BARNETT.

We had q good rain Monday night.
Nathan Kays is on the sick list thil
week.
John Hammers is very sick with
pneumonia.
Dug butcher is running . grist mill
at Barnett.
Joe Kays sold a good mare last week
to Dan Inglish.
Fred Crane it recovering from an
attaot Of pneumonia.
Prof. Gillum was at Barnett last
Saturday, on business.
New Barnett has several buildings
completed and more are going up this
week.
Miss Ida butcher has taken the con
tract for carrying the mail from New
Barnett TO Old Barnett.
Mr.. Orwan died at his home near
Barnett March IA, after a few days
illness Of brain fever. His remains
were inferred at HopswelI Cemetery
the following day.
Pal Crane died March l4th OF pneu-
monia and on the next evening at
about 8 o'clock Mrs. Syrinda Jackson
died of pneumonia. Mr.. Crane was a
son-in.law Of Mrs. Jackson.
Last week Master George Beckman
killed n crane, 1t was 4 feet 0 inches
high and measured 6 feet s inches from
tip TO tip Of its wings, and weighed
nine pounds, it is needless to say that
was q happy boy.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1904-03-25
A Good Citizen Gone.

James l.. Kidwell, who was attacked
two weeks ago with a stroke Of paral.
ysis, died at his home in Frederick,
Oklahoma, last Monday, aged 50 years
Deceased was horn and reared In Yer
sailles and was a resident OF this conn
ty until Il few years prior TO his death
when he moved to Frederick where he
has since engaged in farming. He was
a brother OF Joshua, Joseph and A. W.
Kidwell, residents Of this county, and
Is well known and highly esteemed by
the old citizens Of our county. lie was
married TO Miss Mary Long who was
also reared Ia Versailles and TO this
union vas born eight children, five
boys and three girls.
When he was first attacked with
paralysis, which caused his death his
two brothers. Albert and Joshua, were
summoned to his bedside, but returned
home last Friday believing him to be
cut of danger, but were shocked on
receiving "A message Monday
ing his death.
His remains were laid TO rest In the
cemetery near Frederick on Tuesday
afternoon. The Democrat Joins the
many friends Of the family here in ex.
tending sympathy In their dark hour OF
sorrow.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1904-03-25
Held Up In Kansas CITY.

Claude Kidwell. who recently dis.
posed Of his barber shop ia this city,
experienced IN encounter with high.
waymsn in Kansas City one day las,
week. Claude and IL friend were en-.
route to Idaho and while waiting for
their train at Union Station his com.
panion was taken sick and he went
out in town to get a lunch for him.
In passing a dark street In returning
Ia the station he was slugyed with n
brick and was later picked up by a
policeman and conveyed to police head
quarter where he was held until he
rega'ned consciousness. No evil 70.
suits wsre experienced other than being
delayed for . few days in getting
started On his trip.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1904-03-25
Deaths DoInaS.
Thomas N. Silvey Dead.

Thomas N. Silvey. aged 80 years and
ii days, died at his home in this city
Sunday, March 20, 1904. his disease be-
ing complications arising from the ef.
fec.s OF white swelling from which he
had long beer a sufferer. lie leaves a
wife and four small children.
Deceased had held tho position OF
deputy under County Clerk John T.
Beale for the past five years and was
recognized as Al efficient and popular
Office n lie was born and reared in
this county and was educated in the
Versailles schools. He was married to
Miss Campbell, step-daughter Of
Uncle Abe James living a few miles
southeast OF town. and forwards NOV.
ed to Miller county where he served a.
pastmastcr at Eldou under Oleveland's
administration to the entire sa~tisfaction
OF the patrons Of that Office. He was
the o Of Richard Silvey, formerly
superintsndent Of the county farm here
but now a resident Of Oklahoma, and o
brother Of Joseph. Of Texas, and Ed.
ward and willard Of Jefferson City and
Press Of this county.
lie wal a man who made friends and
had little trouble In retaining them.
His crippled condition, owing to the
disease which caused his suffering and
ultimate death, was borue with manly
patience and his duties in Office were
fulfilled up to within a short time be-
fore his death TO the satisfaction Of the
people generally.
The funeral took place Tuesday af-
ternoon from the Christian church,
Elder T.. Is. Woods Offering q fitting
tribute TO the dead and words Of con.
ISOLATION TO the family and relatives,
after which the remains were conveyed
10 the city cemetery and consigned to
the grave in the presence Of Il large
Of sorrowing friends whose
sympathy is extended to the grief
stricken wife and children, as well ~
other relatives.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1904-03-25
TOESOriol Artists.

Press Bond recently sold a half In
terest in his Barber Shop on the west
side OF Monroe street 10 +. l.. Collins
OF Windsor, and hereafter the firm
will be known AZ bond e. Collins.
These gentlemen are both frst-class
BARRIERS who thoroughly understand
their business and keep posted In every
branch OF their profession. Hair cut
ting executed IN fashionable STYLE,
shampooings aud healthy tonics prop
erly administered and shaving with
the best OF razors. We promise the
best service TO be found in the city and
guarantee prompt attention aud courte.
Gus treatment always. Give US n call
and be convinced.
BOND & COLLINS.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1904-03-25
Our line OF Dress Goods is sec.
ond to none, at prices the lowest.
CARL W. BIERSACH.
st. Patrick's Day Party.


Mr.. and Mrs 3. L. johnson enter
tanned a number OF friends at their
home on East Jasper street last Thurs.
day night, In honor of Mrs. Johnson's
sister, Miss Ellen Lee Penn, OF St.
Louis county. 1t being on the ami.
vcrsary Of Ireland's patron saint the
invitations were issued to the guests to
attend n 81. Patrick's day party. The
chief amusement of the evening con-
sisted OF the guests drawing from MEM
DRY an outline of the Emerald Isle.
First prize was awarded TO w. Elliott
McVey, while Mrs. M. l.. Joachim ens.
lily captured the "booby" prize, Il cake
OF cream soap. During the evening
Miss Annie Lewis Sims and little Helen
Penn Johnson entertained the guests
with several we'll selected, well rem
dered rccitatious. Dainty and palata-
Bile refreshments were served and at a
late hour, after voting Mr.. and Mrs.
johnson capital entertainers, the
guests departed with the memory Of a
most pleasant gathering.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1904-03-25

passing away vas the second time the
death angel had entered the family
circle within . period Of - hours. She
was unconscious from Saturday morn.
ing until her death on Tuesday even.
ing. She was . kind wife, An sffec.
tionste and loving mother and . true
open.hearted Baptist.
In 1875 she married Elder Howard
Jackson with whom she lived happily
until death called him away twelve
years ago.
She died Of pneumonis and the be.
reaved ones followed her remains to
Big Rock cemetery where the funeral
vermont Of Mr.. Crane and Aunt Rind
were delivered by Elder M. r. Robin.
son. A FRIEND.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1904-03-25
William Moore Dead.

William Moore, an old and highly
esteemed citizen Of this vicinity died at
his home three miles north west Of Yer
saillcs Tuesday evening ut the age of
SO years, his disease being consumption.
He leaves n wife and several grown
children TO mourn his untimely death.
deceased had been known TO a large
circle OF acquaintance as one of our
representative farmers. his genial dis
position and strict integrity e~ndearing
him TO every one who came In contact
with him either ia Il social or business
way. lie bore his long suffering with
that patience which proved his Chris.
tian spirit.
The funeral was held from the family
residence Wednesday afternoon, his
remains being Inferred in the family
burying grounds near his home. While
he leaves y fair estate az a memento
OF his judicious business tact, the wife,
children and numerous relatives enter.
tain the deep sympathy OF their many
friends ia this hour Of their deep sor.
row.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1904-03-25
Obituary.

On March 18th, at 8 o'clock p. M, at
his home near Barnett, Palestine Crane
quietly passed away. He had been sick
only eight days. lie died Of pneumonia
fever. Mr.. Crane was born in July,
1s4s. He married Miss Sarah Nc.
Glaughlin, and TO this union was born
eight children, six Of whom are living.
Mr.. Crane was a good citizen and
will be missed by his many friends Of
this community. He was kind in sick.
ness and WAS always ready to lend q
helping hand to the distressed. A
truly good and useful mar has fallen,
but tho great reaper knows best when
to gather his jewels home.
All was done that loving hands could
do for him, but II we could only con
trast his happy state in yonder world
with mans best estate in this sinful
world we would not wish him back, but
would truly say, REST on, dear one, by
the grace Of God l hope to meet you In
that sweet and Of rest"
His remains were inferred At Big
Rock cemetery ON March 18th.
A FRIEND.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1904-03-25
MANAGER WANTED.

Trustworthy lady or gentleman to
manage business in this county and ad-
joining territory for well and f~avorably
known house Of solid financial standing.
eco, 90 straight cash salary and expenses
paid each Monday by checx direct from
headquarters. Expense money advanc.
ed. Position permanent. Address Man
ager, $40 Como Block, Chicago, Illinois.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1904-03-25
Obituary.

Mrs. Syrinda Jackson died at the
home OF the late Palestine Crane, on
March 18th, At s o'clock p. Ia. Aged
72 years.
She was drst married TO Mr.. Nc.
Glaughlin. and TO this union was born
two children VIM. McGlaughlin Of
Okiahoms and Mrs. Sarah Crane, with
whom Aunt Kinda, ~ she WA com.
mouly called, made her homo. Her
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1904-03-25

Customers who favor us with their
patronage will be given the lowest
prices possible consistent with the
quality OF the goods purchased ut the
Millinery Bazaar, South side of square.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1904-10-21

popular music including
Anona aanghng The Way Parade
equally popular Cents
ing this sale.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-02-04
BEACON.
Center.

John Reynolds is on the sick lis
at this writing.
Walter Porter has returned to Bea
con from Colfax.
Ramsay & Co. have opened out 4
new slope sauth of their present one
We are sorry to report that Henry
league and Mrs. David Cambridge
are both very low at this writing.
We notice that Tom Moorish. our
postmaster, has a large variety OF
valentines and there are some beau:
ties among them.
The M. E. church mas closed Their
protracted meetings. There were IL
mourners at the bench. 81 have been
taken into the M. E. church on proba-
ton. The services were conducted
by Rev. 0. s. Reade, pastor of Beacon
church.
Headlight Lodge No. 112, X. of p,
has purchased the store owned by
Ramsay C Co., and are now busy ar
ranging it for their Castle Hall. Mr.
William Silverthorn is doing the car.
penter work we can not tell at this
writing when it will be finished.
Feb. 2. ]. A. B..
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-02-04
MADISON.

On Thursday, Jan. %, Mr.. and Mrs
Ed Harvey, of Madison township, EN-
tertained at their home a number OF
guests at an oyster supper. The oc
casion was in honor of Mr.. and Mrs
VIII Harvey, of Lacey, who were re
Gently married. While the guests
We're enjoying the music, which was
furnished by Mr.. Minors monograph
Mr.. and Mrs. Clifford Ferree, Mrs.
Brackney, Mrs. Bud Kirk and Mr.. w.
F. Allgood, number of boys in the
neighborhood came to charivari the
newly married couple. They gained
admittance by their loud noises, and
Mr.. Harvey treated them to cigars,
AS Mr.. and Mrs. Will Brackney, who
were also recently married, were
there, they had double charivari,
and he boys called upon Mr.. Brack-
ney Tor a treatbut not expecting any
thing of the kind he did not bring his
treat and promised to give it to them
later on. The supper was very much
enjoyed by everybody present and
when at late hour they departed,
they felt as though the evening had
been spent very pleasantly and allI
oade goodbye to the two Bills" II
Wishing them much happiness.
n Eeb - Uonsts 4.s.,.. tevcI,,. "A
-, an,- aaA~ss1ai = tta. o sa,1eahaES
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-02-04
hoRrH MAhAskA.

Mr.. Kindig is no better at this
writing. His mother from your city
is now present with him.
Jas. Noel fell on the ice recently
and was much Jared up, but FORUM
ately no bones were broken.
It has been nearly two weeks since
nature has enclosed us In her refrig-
orator making ii rather uncomfort-
able.
Mr.. Baker, our hotel gentleman,
was stricken with paralysis on last
Thursday, the 18th, and is very low
at present.
On IastsFrIday Mr.. Clark arrived
here with fourteen orphans or home
less children for which good homes
were procured for them.
d. e. WhitehilI from Hedrick is
here now shipping his household
goods to Hedrick where he expects
to make his home for some time.
EEis family will go toward the last Of
this week.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-02-04
ROSE HILL.

Dan Augustine & Son shipped three
loads of stock this week.
Miss Sidney Jensen spent Sunday
at home with her parents. ~
F. C. Carl and wife were visiting
their daughter, Mrs. Mae Burgess, in
Monroe county.
L. NJ. Bacon and wife, Of oskaloosa,
with Miss Lois Bacon, were visitors
in the Hill over Sunday. ....,.e
.Brack Stringfellow and wife o. and
Mrs. Belle Lawrence, of Tonganoxie
Kansas, are visiting here:
Mrs. E. e. Hopper has been quite
sick for the last ten days but we are
are glad to note that she is impfoy'
ing some now. t.
Opal Arlington and husband, OF
Ruleton, Kansas, and Mrs. Fife Will
of Ainsworth, Iowa, are visiting at
the A. G. Hawley home. Mrs. VIII
is a sister of Mrs. B. G. Hawley.
George Howell spent Sunday with
Saul Morgan and g. u. Howell, ano
led the clloir at the Christian church
at the preaching services Saturday
night and Sunday, which was hignly
appreciated by all.
Rev B. w. Pettitt, of Avery, Iowa
preached to a large audience at the
Christian church Sunday. Brother
Pettitt is fine speaker and the fins
attention he had from packed house
was good proof that his logical ser
mon was highly appreciated by all.
Hon. j. NJ. Stephenson and w. G
Rhinehart were in the Hill on Mon
day and made us call and discusse.
the outlook in politics for the coming
campaign. / find that the stand pat
tiers are quite numerous in our com
munity. 1t is real amusing to SCI
men in high places jump back int
the old rut after they get elected t.
Office.
Feb. 8. Nasty.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-02-04
WEST CENTER.

Charley Mattox's father remains
very feeble.
Congratulations are in order foI
VIM. Brackney and his bride.
Mrs Wymore's mother from Boone
is spending the winter at the Wynore
home.
Charley Roe wears fine coat thai
he received as prize on corn at the
Farmers Institute.
Mr.. freeman will soon take the
road and sell books. He has been OF
fered good salary.
The telephones are down and Il
seems that it will be some time be
fore they can be replaced.
Mr.. Jordan and family. of the wat
er works, visited at the Burnside
home in the city recently.
While VIM. Harvey and his brid,
were visiting his brother Ed tn,
young people gave him a serenade.
Mrs. Clark Terrell was in the cit.
last Saturday to convene with {
committee on Sabbath scnool work
John Minor and his cousin, Mr.
Wildly. went to Wilton junction L
visit with Josie sherberger and fam
ily.
Jim Mcdonald Is building bari
and otherwise improving HIS place
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-02-04

Telephone connections have beer
declared of indefinitely,
The ground hog saw mis- shadow to
day unless he is democrat.
The measles and mumps are max
ing acquaintances in Leighton and
vicinity.
John Van der Linden is sick with
pneumonia. DIR. Howe reports MIN
improving.
DeCook Bros. shipped two cars OF
hogs, one of oats last week; one car
hogs and one Of oats this week.
Mrs. r. F. Montgomery, of Fremont.
spent a week in Leighton and vicin-
ity visiting her mother and many
friends.
The five-days-old infant of Mr.. and
Mrs. John Sizoo died Sunday at IL
o'clock. from inflammation of the
stomach,
The Ebenezer Reform church have
secured the Rev. Dykema, of Luctor.
Kansas, for their pastor. He will be
here this week.
Rev. Loucks did not preach at Six
Mile last Sunday as he was called to
preach the funeral of Perry Davis,
Youngest child at Olivet.
Mrs. M. J. Price had the misfortune
to run broken limb in the center
OF her hand last week, which caused
her much pain for rev days. mol
serious results are anticipated, as i'll
Is healing nicely.
Died, in Des Moines, Jan. 20. 1904
H. e. Voyce, VINO was nurt in the
Frey & Price mine on Nov. 6, 1908.
His back was broken by a fall OIL
slate which caused paralysis of the
lower part of his body and limbs and
hnally developed into gangrene. He
was patient sufferer to the END.
The remains were Shipped to Leigh.
.on Wednesday evening and burial
occurred at olivet on Thursday. The
burial was in charge of Leighton
Lodge I. o. o. F. and u. M. A.
Feb. 2. voluntaar
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-02-04
PLATE GLASS BROKEN.
High Wind Blows Sign Through o.
kaIoosa Mfg. Co.'s Window.

The east large front window in the
building of the Oskaloosa Manufacture
ing Company lies in fragments on
the sidewalk because of the; large
sign which hung in front of the store
being blown from its fastenings and
into the plate glass. This is the
second large window this firm has
lost in the last few weeks. A dis
lodged bill board was the cause Of
the first smashup
The high wind of the past twenty.
four hours has about put the tele-
phone exchanges out Of business
again.
The button industry will probably
be displayed at the st. Louis. exposi
ton by the factories of Muscatine.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-02-04
AMERICAN HUMoRIsTs,
p. E. o. Chapter X Have Pleasant
Meeting With Mrs. Phillips.

The P. E. O.'s met at the home OF
Mrs. Win Phillips last evening and
discussed American Humorists.
Mrs. c. H. Hare read a paper on the
subject of the evening, and Mrs. Car
roll Sawyer sang a solo. The mem
bers answered roll call with story
or an anecdote of some humorist OF
America After the program a So
cial hour was spent and Mrs. Phillips
served refreshments. The evening
was thoroughly enjoyed by all pres
ent.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-02-04
| CORRESPONDENCE.
EAST CENTER.

Mrs. Nellie BIllfck had the mis-
fortune 70 fall and fracture two ribs
Guy Pofn6roy and family visited
Sunday ct the Willis without home
Homer Hedge has entered High
school and expects to take special
Miss Winnie Andrews, Of Lacey,
visited recently at the w. j. Withhold
home.
Miss Clara without visited last
Tuesday night at the J. w. Finley
home.
Mr.. and Mrs. David Colville, who
have been sick for some time past,
are Improving.
Several young folks were enter
tanned at the Homer Dye home
recently at a finch party.
Mr.. and Mrs. Kisor, of Union Mills.
were guests oft he Oliver Hedge
home during the Institute
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Davis visited
last week at the home of the latter,s
sister, Mrs. ]. III. Williams and at
tended the Institute.
Mrs. Falls, living near Glendale
Mil, fell Monday and dislocated her
hip. There was thought to be noth-
ing serious at the time. In the
meantime DR.. Windle was called and
the lady although quite aged is rest.
Ing as well rs could be expected.
Wednesday, january 18th, occurred
the farewell given to Mr.. and Mrs. |
Guy Pomeroy ut their home three
miles northwest Of the city. The
occasion was planned by three lady |
friends and about eleven O'Clock |
friends and neighbors began to
gather and not until the lady's par.
ents came did they mistrust what
WAS happening. Everything was
certainly planned very successfully;
Ia short time the baskets were I'M.
packed and the table was laden with
the good things such az those ladies
Know how to prepare and certainly
theyold girls and boys created great
deal of fun during the day or at least
they say so. Mr.. and Mrs. Pomeroy
leave soon for their new home thew
recently purchased near Wright. We
are sorry to lose these good people
from our midst but we wish them
prosperity and happiness In their
new nome. POND LILY,
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-02-04
TO AID CHURCHES.
Fund Started for Struggling Baptist
Congregations In Iowa.

Des Moines, Feb 1.-The action of
James S. Agar, interested in Des
Monies big packing house, in rising
before the congregation at the First
Baptist church yesterday morning
and modestly Offering large contri-
button for the work Of the state so
ciety. started the ball rolling, and be-
fore the service had ended S501.35
was subscribed for struggling Baptist
churches in Iowa.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-02-04
TWOHARDWARE DEALS
Verne Hamilton Sells Store to Enter
J" Huber & Kalbach. 4

The Hamilton-Messenger Company.
No. lib High avenue west, has sold
out its business to the Dack Hard.
ware, Company, and the transfer Of
the property has taken place. v. e.
Hamilton, senior partner of the Ham
ilton- Messenger Company has secured
an interest in the Huber G KaIbach
Company of this city, and win enter
the company February s.
Mr.. G. N Dack, head of the new
company taking the Hamilton-Mes-
senger Company, comes to the city
from Rolfe, Iowa. He is a hardware
man OF experience and a pleasant
man both in a business and social
way; He has moved. to the city with
his wife and will have charge OF the
business. G. H. Messenger, OF AdsI.
who was a partner in the business OF
the old company, retires from the
business and from Oskaloosa inter-
3sts.
The continued growth of the whole.
sale. and retail business of the Huber
q kalbacn Company has made neces-
sary a dividing of the business into
departments for the purposes Of bet.
ter management. The desired change
! the en i c IL mfpp faamiitSk fqE.s
\ the company and he accepted tbs
!, chance. This. makes necessary a re
n organization of the company and the
. officers will be: President, c. Huber;
I vice-president, w. H. Kalbacn; sec
f. rotary, Sumner Hayes, and treasurer
tlV. E. Hamilton. Mr.. Kalbach viii
4 have. general, supervision of the bust
q ness. Mr.. Hayes will i've charge q
t the office, claims and credits, and Mr.
J. Hamilton will have charge of the
o stock and buying Of the firm. HI.
= Mr.. V. e. Hamilton came to Oska
d loosa about four years ago, with tbs
= hardware firm of Hamilton & Hamil
|, ton. He is a, thorough business man
h trained in modern methods, He il
s energetic and aggressive in the field
: in which ne is engaged and Is thor
@ ough student of the details. of his bus
a mess. The gentleman is not only
J. popular himself. but he has the tao
!, of making his business popular. Tht
O change will add strength to an al
Ill ready strong company.