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Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-01-30
FLOOD AT MARTINSVILLE

six thousand dollars worth of stock,
about all he had. He moved his
gooda expecting r8 inches Of water
In his store, instead of IS inches he
had S feet. All his goods were In
the river and left lying on his store
floor covered with mud and frozen
In with the Ice. He lost over a
thousand dollars worth of white
goods alone. Justis Eakin lost
a big lot OF feed. c. E Burlingame
had large plate glass window
broken. The Racket store lost a
big lot of candy. The losses were
very heavy but the suffering of the
people was terrible. 1t was the
worst food that has visited our
peighbors since 1884 The stage In
New Martinsville was between As
and 46 feet while preparations had
been made for only 40 feet so many
people for lack of proper precau
tion met with severe losses that
might have been avoided with
more care.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-01-30
The Churches.
Methodist.

Methodist.
Sabbath school 9:45 a. m.
Preaching by DR.. A. Cameron OF
Parkersburg at II a. m. Junior
League at 2:3o P. m Epworth
League $40 p. m. Preaching by
the pastor at 7:3o p m. Admins
tration of the holy Communion after
morning sermon. Ladies Aid
Wednesday afternoon. Wednes-
day and Friday services at 7: 3op.
m. All are cordially invited
to the services ofthis church.
Holy Rosary
The masses In Holy Rosary
church tomorrow will be celebrated
at $50 and 1890 o'clock a. N.
Sunday School at 2:3o o'clock p. m.
Vespers and benediction at 7:3o p.
m. All are cordially invited TO
these services.
Baptist.
Preaching at II a. m. and 7:3o
pm. DR. T. ] Field of Granville,
Ohio Is expected to speak on for
eigu missions at the morning ser
vice. The pastor will speak In the
evening.
A cordial invitation extended to
all the public.
Episcopal
Rev. G. A. Dowell, rector,
Morning prayer and sermon at II
a. m. Sunday school at 3 p. m.
Evening prayer and sermon at 7:3o
pm.
Tuesday being the Feast of the
Publication of St. Mary, Morning
prayer will be read al half past ten
o'clock.
Litany Services on Friday after
noon at four o'clock.
The pews In ST. Pauls church
are free. Strangers are welcome
to the services.
Presbyterian.
The pastor, having recovered
from his illness, there will be ser.
vices In this church at II a. m. and
7:3o,p. m. Communion services In
the morning. Sunday School 9:45
am. Christian Endeavor 6:3o
p. m.
All are cordially invited to these
services.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-01-30

Aesterday Robert Miller, Wat
kins, Robinson and several other
gentlemen who are interested In
the Paden Land Co. the Wetzel
Tyler Railroad Co. the Ohio Valley
Steel Co., and all the gentlemen
who are interested In the Paden
City venture. Mr.. Miller informs
as arrangements have been made so
that all who have bills against any
of the various companies will be
secured and In short time p'id In
full. Money Is now much easier
to get In the east, business Is getting
better every day, several big strikes
have been settled and investors are
beginning to look around for bonds
and loans for their capital.
We have never doubted for mo
ment but that every demand
against the various enterprises at
Paden City would be paid In full,
but It was simply out of the ques-
ton to borrow money In Pittsburg
during the past two or three
months. You could not even sell
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-01-30
PADEN CITY NEWS

government bonds.So lady freight
ened were many capitalists they
withdrew their money from the
banks and stored 1t away In the pri-
vate boxes In their bank. No kind
of bonds or securities could be sold
and so the companies building at
Paden City were of necessity com
peeled to stop paying their bills un
til money matters was easier. 1t
looks very favorable now and the
men who are back of these various
enterprises will soon be In shape to
resume work.
The empire Glass company Is
manufacturing glass at Paden CITY
and Manager Joseph Repniger Is
very much pleased with the
amount and quality of glass the
plant Is making
The street oars are running reg
ular now Taey had to stop one
day this week on account Of the
water II les at the Paden City pow
er house being frez mp bat every
thing Is getting In good shape
again and the cars will continue to
run regular as heretofore.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-01-30
RAILROAD SOUTH

Work Is progressing on the sur
vey for the street car line from this
city down the river. Engineer
Benton Is working on the survey
every day 1t Is possible to do such
work this weather. The company
fully expect now to begin work
here by April the first and COM
plete the road to Friendly as quick
iy as possible. The City council
will meet Monday night to grant
this company franchise 81 me
objections were made to the ordi
nance and a new one has been
written. We cant see how the
company can get the best of the city
1t only asks for the franchise
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-01-30
Mrs. James Elder
EntertainS.

Mrs. James Elder, of High street
entertained a few Of her young
friends last evening aud all report
a most enjoyable time. Finch"
and PEDRO" were the order of the
evening and at proper hour a
dainty luncheon was served and
most heartily enjoyed and after
which the games were resumed.
When the time came to depart
honors were about even.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-01-30
MARKET QUOTATIONS.

Circumstantial though II may be,
the evidence against Edward Beatty
charged with the attempted black
mailing of B F. Blackshire of Man
nington, 10 the extent of the sum
Of $4,000 was deemed strong
enough yesterday by U. S. Com.
missioner Dorr Casio to commit
him to jail In default of $4,000
bord, to await the action Of the U.
S. grand jury. That evidence given
at the hearing yesterday, may re-
suit eventually, In the conviction
of Beatty aud his sentencing to
the penitentiary for long term of
years.
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until January next, II months.
Surely no great things could be
made out of II months franchise
We hope the council will be reason
able, grant a franchise promptly
and let the company get to work.
A road south means so much for
our city. Men at work on the line
will have headquarters here
and this means a good business
year here and q permanent, grow
Ing, booming city. We are sure
the couucll will be reasonable, en-
courage this enterprise and do
what Is fair for all concerned SIS
tersville Is going to continue to
grow In spite of high water and
hades.
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Mr.. SAUNDERSON'S FUNERAL

to with marked attention by the
large concourse of friends and rela.
tives who were present. After the
services at the house the body was
conveyed to the cemetery, followed
by large concourse of relatives
and friends. At the grave the beau.
tiful masonic funeral services were
held at the side of the deceased
brother.
Mr.. Saunderson was a member of
the M. E. church, was a kind and
indulgent father and husband. a
loving son, a good mason and an
excellent citizen. May his remains
rest In peace and his resurrection be
the happy one of the bellevin.
christian.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-01-30

The funeral of the late Mr..
Saunderson was held from his late
home. on Thistle Avenue In Garry
Owen yesterday afternoon. The
deceased was q member of the blue
lodge and the Chapter of Royal
Arch Masous, of this city and his
funeral was conducted by the
masons. The masons met In their
lodge room and marched In a body
to the late home of their deceased
brother. Rev. 81. B. Bowden,
pastor of the NJ. E. church, con-
Quoted the funeral services at the
house. His remarks were listened
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-01-30

Mary Emerson, who will be seen
here Monday night Is surrounded
by q capable company of players.
An old time idea was that O star
should be surrounded by an infer
ior company, which would tend to
emphasize her superiority. Bat like
the other arts. that of acting has
advanced, and II Is now realized
that as the tawdry setting cheapens
the diamond, so poor support mast
tend to be a drag to the really tai
ented. Looking at 1t In :his light
Samuel Lewis, who directs Miss
Emerson's tour, has carefully Sc
lected the supporting company.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-01-30

Yesterday was the anniversary OF
William Mckinley, and many
paused for a moment or two to pay
a silent tribute of respect to one
whom they knew and loved In life
and whose name will ever be en-
shrlned In afectionate remember
ance In the hearts of his country
men.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-01-30

Mrs. r. D. Williamson, of North
Wells street, has returned from Al.
lance, O., where she was called by
the death of Q relative and was
detained there for some weeks on
account of the serious illness of
her mother.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-01-30

Trains on the Ohio division of
the B. & o. railroad are once more
running on schedule time. For
the first time since the food, trains
run over the Ohio division track
yesterday afternoon between
Moundsville and Wheeling
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A Card

Myself and family desire to thus
publically express the appreciation
we feelLfor the tender ministrations
and kind sympathy Of our neigh
bors and friends In this city who
were mindful of our great sorrow.
We thank every one Of you for your
thouahtfalness and many kindness
es during the sickness and closing
scenes of our dear ones life.
SEAL KASTER AND FAMILY.
Tor,oY1ou L. the Last dav 0f
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-01-30

January, 1924, will 60 down In
history for the numerous disasters
which occurred during the month.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-01-30

January has been an eventful
month.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-01-30

Tomorrow Is the last day Of
January.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1904-09-10

orchid that had been plucked nearly
two months and was still fresh and
green. lie called his foral ornament
an everlasting buttUuholc." and sta tel
that Il was the latest fad in London
The flower il a new variety OF the
orchid which has the useful merit Of
remaining fresh Tor sixty days after
being plucked
Colonization projects arp proving
very popular In the agricultural dis
tricts Of Colorado. Negotiations are
pending for this purchase Of 5000
acrts Of land, In twelve mite strip,
along the AFkansa river. In southern
Colorado. for the esta bllshment u a
colony Of ranchmen. A large party Of
people from Illinois l. making arrange.
nsuts to settle tn the famous San Luis
valley. on a tract Of several thousand
acres.
The Church Of ST. Sicalse. In the city
Of Rheims, Il surrounded with pillars.
When a certain bell In the tower Is
rung the top ot one pillar swuys 10 the
extent OF seven inches ON each side,
although the base Is immovabIe. and
the stones are 20 firmly cemented a. ia
seem like a solid pteye Of masonry
/ Notwithsta nding that each Of the fout
bells Ia about the same distance from
the trembling pillar. none OF the otheri
has the slightest efr,et on t.
Trains In Spain arc certainly SLOW
+ 4 rate Of ten or twelve miles an houl
IL considered good average % sprc,
for every day travellers when 10,
spanish officials wish To show visitipi
Foreigners what they really can accom-
piish In the way OF rapidly. they offc
express trains which dash madiy Acros
ths landscape at an average rate Of az
teen or eighteen niles an hour, Il
one way this proves an advantage. 10
the traveller sses a great deal NOR
scenery for his money than II be wer
rushed past It swiftly.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1904-09-10

The tops OF old woolsn stockings
make good every day mitteps fer
children. Tho chiid's hand may b
used for = pattern.
Knee protectors for the small bay
can also be made from the tops They
cling close to the stocking. and can
easily be held In place with a couple
Of small safety pins ss The top. where
they will not show.
JegginEs to protect the chlldren's
llmbs from the cold aud their stock.
lngs from mud can be made from the
legs Of old stockings
II the feet OF old stockings are put
on in place Of the shoes, the children
may have a romp In the evening with
ont disturbing the rest Of the family.
The upper part Of wOmen'a stock
inKa make good sleeve protectors, ~
they require no pinniug or elastic 70
hold them 40.
Tho legs OF chiidren's heavy ribbed
stockings. II worn too much for any
other use. make excellent cloths for
washing the cook stove. kettles. ETC.
woman's Home Companion.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1904-09-10

pdd bosilrr4 - hst aud acs are 90.
much sora u late aud are Usually saeh
delisnts ard slabuFafs affairs that she
woman who intTusts thsrn 10 ciransf
Or maid l. pttruvaEaat or Fwc&lssa
The aimplsst and safest way 10 hare
them cleaned = 90 DO "A Gees self.
q feat not at al diffisult to aecpmplish
II one but Engws tha right way. A
woman uho has done four net aud iace
shlrtwnista iu this way declares that
they coms out a. fresh as ever -Four
two quarts ~ boiling watpe over .
muslln bag. which has besu previously
fIlsd with bran
let the watsr stand untli warm. and
we'll aqueeHe tbs bag IN Il before tax
inE Il out Now take half the bratz
water and make a lashrF tpEsthrr uith
soms snap Jelly. Put yaar bssiice Int
It. KHrad well. but do not rub. when
perfectly washed. put Il ia the cisaa
bran wHtsr and shake until ell soap
IL removed Fold IN q warn. dry cloth
and put through = wFinRer. Take
moderate iron and iron until dry. Tbs
bran acts a. starch Before faldine
to put away hang the garment on the
back % = chair. 80 that no traces 81
moisture should remain.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1904-09-10

Flows the boyT" inquired Mr.,
GwynhOven. as he greeted his wife and
hung his hat upon its accustomed peg,
lis he any betteri''
"A little. | think" replied Mrs.
Gwynhovsn, His throat Is still quite
a little swollen. though. and l think he
has some fever But he won't take his
medicine. l wish you'd go up right
away aud see what you can do with
him. I've done everything | could"
HE imposes ON YOU" said Mr..
.GwynhOyen. lie knows he can blum
you. And he knows that won't stand
for any OF his toOlishness either" be
added.
Now, don't be too severe with hin"
pleaded the mother, as she followed up
stairs. He's a little sick boy. remem-
Der. papa"
I'm remember" said Mr.. Gwynho-
ven Hello. Dickr' he cried In loud.
cheerful tones, as ha entered the bed
room. where small boy was sitting
up in bed rolling marbles into a de
preston OF the coveriet
Hello, papa said the small boy In
almost equally cheerful tones. Then
he continued with suddenly dismal
infection: say papa. can't l take this
old rag on my throat? Nom says I've
got To keep il on an It's all hot an
/ stickery | don't need II anyway
"Oh, yes. You do" said Mr.. Gwyn-
hoven. Now, my dear. where's that
medicine?''
/ The boy set up a howl
stop that commanded Mr. Gwyn-
hoven, stgFnly. 1t won't do you any
good to make that noise Now. take
/ this"
Il don't want to-" said the small boy
Well. you've got to whether you
want To or not"
Now. papa" said Mrs GwynhOyen
In tones OF remonstrance.
My dear. VIII you let me attend Il
this and not interfere? Dick. you've
got to take this medicine. so you might
a. well swallow " without any fuss
Il don't want to-"
EDO you want me to hold you and
pour il down your
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1904-09-10
Alfalfa for Orchards.

While It has been stated by a num-
Der Of successful apple growers that
alfalfa makes an excellent crop to
grow In the orchard. 1t is believed
by those who have experimental ex-
tensively along this line that the prae-
tice is not 4 good one. Those who are
familiar with alfalfa know that II
roots deeply and consumes vast QuaA'
titles Of potash and phOsphoric acid
and moisture. as well. all essential to
the proper growth OF the trees; Il ID
therefore plain that the crop IL one
which should not go into the orchard.
Put the alfalfa In the open aeld af.
ter inocuIating the soil with alfalfa
bacteria; SOW seed at the rate Of q
pounds to the acre and II the soil has
been well enriched with the essential
plant food. nitrogen. potash and phos
phoric acid, the chances are all in IA
yor OF It's taking hold. II II doesn't
try II again and again, for II will pay
to go to some trouble to get perma
nent stand OF alfalfa.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1904-09-10
aenarnI EARN Norsa.

Drive slowly the arst hour after .
meal
Light and dryness destroy fungus
growths.
Thorough grooming cleanses the bids
as well as the hair.
Add to the capacity Of the farm By
adding to the strength of the soil.
Anything les than full feeding at
any period Is sacrifice Of net profit,
Clover Is richer than grass In mus-
Gle formers and is the best for young
stock.
Droppings deprived OF the urine loss
the larger share of the potash they
contain.
1t Is always ruinous TO dispose Of
any branch farming when prices are
unsa tisfactory.
Next to old horses old sheep ar,
among the most disappointing anlmAli
which are kept for profit.
In breeding be sure to select a mall
that Is from a family better in you
line Of dairying than your herd.
Generally the smaller the farm tn
better the cultivation and the create
the profit for the expenditure.
Keep a close watch over the suck
ling colts. A blemish or an inJur.
now may ruin the value Of the futur
| horse.
The dirt and sweat which accumu
late on the horses during the da
should never be allowed TO remain o.
over night.
The pure bred animal IL the NOR
valuable simply because OF Its create
capacity to appropriate favorable eli
cumstHnces- The pure bred animf
makes from scrub conditions no mos
than the scrub does
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1904-09-10
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Take It nicely now. Dick" begged
Mrs. Gwynhoven.
Dick shook his head with a tightly
closed mouth. His father suddenly pin
toned his arms and attempted TO force
the spoon between his lips. There was
struggle and a sputteF and the medi-
cine spilled down the ehild's night
dress and over the bod clothes. Mr.,
GwynhOyen shook him savagely and he
howled again, The mother whlmpered.
MY dear" said the exaspeFated
father. III you viii leave mo alone with
him I'll soon settle this matter"
Il don't want you to spank him"
who said anything about spanking
himl Now. Dick. this is for your own
good. BE u good boy and take IT, II
isn't bad stun. See here, I'll take
some"
Il don't want to take medicine. |
hate IT,"
Then l suppose III have TO spank
you"
The small boy again lifted up his
voice in anguish. but showed no sign
OF yielding
III he wasn't sick 1 would spank
him soundly," said MIR. Gwynhoven IN
an undertone. You've Iast about
! spoiled him. you see.
4 don't see how I've spoiled him
he's acted the same way with me a.
be has with you"
Mr.. Gwynhoyen felt In his pocket
and produced half dollar. Dick.
he said. you take your medicine righ
/ down and IN give you this."
The boy manifested interest. Gar
l spend IL ali by myself an buy jes
what llkeP' be asked.
! Yea"
He sat up a little higher Ia the bet
and swallowed the potion down quit
t easily.
THERE That wasn't bad. was itY
said his father. handing over the prom
issd coin
mo. sir" admitted the boy. Papa
"weilf"
May please lick the OnT'--Chi
cago Daily News.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1904-09-10

that they have sense 81 hunor, Don't
think II Il praIseworthy 70 show that
you are OF a gloomy disposition. When
discouraged By difficulties. don't pull .
long face ana shut yourself mp alone.
Get with the cheerful minded, the PEG
Pile who DO not NOPE. ana you win
soon catch q glimpse OF . silver lining
to your dark cloud. We have outgF0wn
many old pOtiOns. but there IL truth
In the ola saying. early 10 bed and
early to rise. makes 4 man healthy.
wealthy and wise" Dean Swift aaid
he never knew a man who rOse 10 en-
lnenes that lay late In bed In the mora
lnE.-selseted.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1904-09-10

According 10 4 feminine writer. the
work Of the woman's club i threshold
TO educate ita members mentally and
morally; ~ create public opinton; 70
secure better conditions OF life It's
worth. personal and social. IL in pro-
portion 10 ita effectiveness In securing
these ends,
The LoWagsr Empress OF Chtna.
that Lady OF most nneerEain temper. IL
mAgnlfeenE tn her taste ard hates all
poor specimens Of a0wsFa she IL said
70 constantly seeia her gardeners Boz
cause the colossal ehFysanthsmptaa
they raise DO not appear 70 bee 10 DO
large enough and she has also En-.
pressed Der displeaauFe that ell trees
could aoG be mahe TO produce Sewers
and fruit simultaneously, a. DO o..
anxss aad Lemons.
f+e@rs namvs have always been 10
favor Tor ria bat az pFpssnt the
aanss " precious staara run them a
so5d sseo1d Lord Ksiward Church.
ugs daughters aFs Raby and Begyl.
there i Mlaa PraFi Ftneh. daaEatsF %
Mr George Fineh. % nnFiey cattle.
ulu. Nliss Frabe~s woiselsy. oaiy
/ shl.d and nalfrss % Lord Wellesley.
has al.s tho hans u daFuss. ard ths
ayw lady HaF,iinEr. whose tnahani
I has seerAtiy bSva app-eingrd ambassa
dar q, 81 rvgrFsbuF9. awns q heAa1t.
I ful baby called piamaad,
E Hos she dsIafy. alsaand,wyssi Dap.
aaes- aaAisu manages 10 Eeep her sat-
+ ,n sRln aat yoathfat coaeaus Ga Sha
+ slaI % g1si che eats must be a says
Jrgy 10 thr rs-~fsFcak aad potato. bread
ani batter r4tlax Eirl % ths ueesasnt
\ rup ~ sea. accompanied ~ twu it,
10 Errsa plums. pir&ied Ia Fiurgaf.
thea rolsed la suHaF Il Tbs tra1iiisaai
Japanese bsvukfsst piaHsf i pref,
ared by a number ~ 4uveF appsgiasFs
Ia the form u stuffed prawu. seaWeed
with aauru. aaaasi apaFyaw and aAli
swestu4rats Dtnnrr Itself consists d
plain t-5!.sd sies a1iArd with . utiis
ash sauce hut what . ~ % rice ne
suryt Japassas girl can coasumsl