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The Pickens sentinel-journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1903-1906, 1904-08-17

tween the Blue Ridge and Sea
Board in South Carolina, but he
had canvassed Atlanta sometime
ago and was equally as unfortunate
there. We understand that he
asked his friend what he must dc.
Nov of course it is useless for
us to give Cony any advice, for
like Collins he has got a head, and
he butts with 1T whether he hits
anything or not But when we
a poor fallable being OH the wrong
road, and realize that it is not his
desire to be there if he could pos
sibly AVOID it, we Just can't help
catching at his coat tails to pull
him back.
Now, Cony, our advice is to pull
down your marriage signs, call in
your advertisements for n wife, pull
OIL those striped socks and slippers,
stewed shirt and fried collar, wrap
your feet in good home knit pair
OF socks and brogan shoes, don n
shirt spun from cotton made at
home, go to the field and come
down to it for two or three years,
be economical, and we guarantee
the assertion t,lat at the end of
that time you will not have to ad.
vertlse for a wife. GA tree is
known by it's fruit"
Cony says his thoughts have not
been metaphorical. Just exactly
as we expected. 1t is an awful pity
that as bright and intelligent a
young man as Cony once was
would let his mind become so con-
centra'ed upon marriage as to
blight his best day. Yes, we fear
it has done dwarfed his useful life.
We have only one hope for Cony,
and that is if June Sweetner fails
to put love enough to him to save
him he is sure gone being. But
Just one word to June Sweetner
he sure and don't put too much
love at a time right upon the GO.
Owing to Cony's weak condition
he can't stand much at n time
He has had too much put to him
now. Time is too precious for us
to MUSE Cony any longer, so June
Sweetner, save him ifyou can.
The county candidates will
speak at Cateechee on Saturday.
the 27th inst. az p. m. Every
body that wants to hear them is IN
vited to come.
Misses Nettie and Leila Kelloy
visited Mrs. Chas. Hendricks at
Liberty last week.
NJ. Ed Hendricks visited at b.
p. Kelley's last week.
Mr.. Oliver Bolt, of Laurens, vis-
tied his sister, Mrs II Nj. Norris,
of this place last week
Mr.. and Mrs Roht Child, of
Easley, visited Il. r. Child last
Sunday.
Prof. w. A. Porter has Just
closed ten days musical school
at Farview M. e. church. B.
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Notice to Dobtors and Creditors.

All persons having claims against the
estate of II. II. Cureton, deceased, will
pros mt the same. duly attestel, or
payment by the 1ss day oil October. u xt
Tho SO indt bted to said estate will n skS
payment T. Mary Il. CuTeton
Aur, 4, 100 AdministEatr y.
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From Cateechee.


mad fallen before in twelve months
Crops are looking we'll.
The writer had the pleasure 'of
attending the Wesleyan camp
meeting near Central yesterday.
The tent is situated about one mile
northeast of Central in q very ap-
propriate place. The tent covers
considerable space of ground and
will seat several hundred people.
a restaurant is being run nearby
for the accommodation of those who
don't care to bring meals with
them. Meals are served at the
restaurant at 20 cents. Mr.. c., A.
DunwoodY, of near Pendleton is
the manager. A refreshing spring
OF water is not very far from the
tent.
They have four sermons day
namely: a. M. IL a. m. 3 p. m.
and 8. p. m. We were told that it
would go on until the 18th inst.
Rev. Geo. Folger preached yes
terday at IL a. m. and his wife at
3 p. m. Rev. Mrs. Folger never
confined herself to any particular
text. but preached from Ruth as 81
whole. She held the undivided at
tention of the audience for one
hour, and at the close of her talk
gave an invitation to the mourners
bench. We must say we don t think
there was single dry eye. The
writer will drive 25 miles to hear
her preach again if an opportunity
presents itself.
1t is real touching to hear her
tell what it cost her to become a
christian. She says she was cast
from a wealthy and refined home
because she sought Jesus at a little
school house one night where a re-
vival was being carried on.
Miss Wilson, OF Bolton, ls visit
ing her sister, Mrs. f. N. Whit
mire, of this place.
Eugene Wright and wife, of Eas-
ley, are visiting the formers faith.
er, John Wright.
Mrs. d. j. Prince has been con
fined to her bed in Greenville with
typhoid fever for some time. Her
husband says she will soon be
able TO be brought home. Dr. Car.
penter is attending her.
Mrs. j. A. G. Teat and children
visited at Central yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jas. DAILY. of At
lanta, is stopping with Mrs. Hen
derson, of this place.
James WhIten, the clever and
efficient postmaster at Norris, re-
turned from all extended visit to
Atlanta last week. His sister and
brother"in-law, Mr.. and Mrs. Will
Garvin, accompanied him. Mr..
Garvln is an engineer on the South
ern between Atlanta and Toccoa.
Miss Mary Hughes, Of Richland,
5. c., has a llourishing school al
this place. Miss Ballentine is as.
sisting her.
Mrs. l.. H. Vaughn has been very
low, but is reported some better.
Mrs. Noblett, of Greenville, Is
waiting her brother, G. A. earns,
of this place.
Well, we have always been
taught never to tell tales out of
school, but as Cony is continuous.
lY running to the teacher with
something trying to get us whip.
ped we are forced to let little things
out on Cony that are sorely against
our will. lst. Now. as everybody
knows, (it's no secreD Couy ls and
has been a vowed candidate for
matrimony for very near % years.
OF course he has never been elect
ed vet. but / am here TO tell the
dear readera of ihia manor that -
The Pickens sentinel-journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1903-1906, 1904-08-17
VIRGINIA COLLEGE
For YOUNG WOMEN, Roanoke, Va

Opens sept % 1901. one OF the Leading
schools for Young Ladies in the South. New
building, pianos and equipment. Campus ten
Virginia, famed for health. European and
American teachers. Full course. Consei yatory
advantages in Art, Music and Elocution Ger.
tihcateS wellesley. Students from 30 States.
For catalogue addre sS
MATTlEP. HARRIS President, Roanoke Va
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-12-12
ADVERTISING PROPOSITION
DID NOT MATERACIZE,

The meeting OF citizens at the court
house last night to listen to the prop
osition of Gilbert McClurg and w. r.
Armstrong for advertising Durango
in the East by illustrated lectures
was very poorly attended. Mr.. McClurg
explained to those present his manner
of advertising, which was by means
of illustrated lectures. picturing the
country's resources on canvass, with
comments on each illustration, He said
number of boards Of county COM
missioners contributed each $500 for
having their counties represented Du-
range and La Plata county would be
represented in each OF the lectures
given, along with many other coun-
ties OF the state.
The plan was already pretty gener-
ally known to our people. most of
whom were familiar with the work
which Mr., and Mrs. McClurg have
been doing In this line for some time
past.
At the close Of Mr.. McClurIs re-
marks he invited those prescott to
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-12-12

question him. In answer to a ques-
tion Mr.. McClurg said a donation OF
$500 was asked where counties went
into the deal, this being the amount
pledged by many southwestern coun-
ties. Two or three present we're in
favor Of accepting the proposition at
once and go ahead and secure the
money. II was decided. however, to
have the president of the board OF
trade, Mr. r. f. Sloan, who presided.
appoint a committee of three, of
which he was to be one. as commit
tee Of ways and means. Mr.. Sloan
asked for time to make the selections
the majority feeling that the matter
should be handled by the re-organized
board OF trade.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-12-12
TOO MUCH LErHAReY.

The Herald is sorely grieved over
the apparent lethargy displayed by
the business interests of Durango.
Three daily papers advertised and
urged a good attendance at the court
house meeting last evening In addi-
ton. Secretary McCloud sent out 400
postals cards calling direct attention
to the meeting. Now. there is no use
of Misrepresentation and we cannot
approve OF the statement In a morning
paper that the meeting was attended
by about seventy-fve representative
business men when a dozen is nearer
the truth. 1t was surprising to note
those who were not present. II is i'm
material to The Herald whether the
McClurg proposition is accepted or
not II our people think there is a
better method all right But why not
turn out and discuss these matters2
II this same spirit continues Durango
is liable to suffer, One of the most
prominent business men in the city
said this morning he was told that
surveys will be made UP the La Plata
river and possibly to Mancos from
Pennington with the view of leaving
Durango TO one side by the promoters
of the railroad survey that has been
under headway for some time, Now,
southern road is not compelled to tap
Durango but Durango must have such
connection II we hope to grow. These
are matters we are 10th to mention
but the apparent indifference Of many
OF our large property holders and mer-
chants, last evening being an in
stance, compels candor and a Mace
donian cry TO wake up.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-12-12
Russo.JApAn WAR.

0--
TOXIC. Dec. S.-The smashing OF
the Russian warships In the harbor
Of Port Arthur continues. The com
mander of the naval land battery
reports at two O'Clock this afternoon.
the battleship Pobeydua's tunnels
were seriously damaged. The vessels
is listing aft The battleship Persev-
let is sinking. the battleship Retve-
zan is nearly submerged She is almost
under water. The result of the bonn
bardment by our large calibre guns
Indicates that the vessel Of the enemy
are practically ruined already.
ST. PETERSBURG, Dec. S.-1f the
reports received today OF the sinking
OF the Russian warships in the harbor
OF Port Arthur are confirmed the war
office comedies that it destoys the last
hope of withstanding the assault. II
IL certain that Stoessel will sink the
ships left, letting them go down In
deep water 10 prevent them falling
into the hands of the enemy. General
Stoessel will make last deseprate
effort TO rccapture 203 meter hill but
It Is regarded as rather forlorn
hope.
LONDON. Dec, 9.-Dlspatches from
Toxic today say that the entire Rus
sian fleet Is in the harbor OF Port
Arthur in ruins with one solitary ex'
ception. This means that over twenty
five war vessels have been put out OF
business by the bombardment of the
Japanese from their new point of van
tage. The last batch Of vessels were
either sunk or set on fire yesterday
The big warship Bayan took fire this
morning and is still blazing at
O'Clock. Three of the transports were
sunk
LONDON. Dec. 9.-Certain British
papers claim to have information oi
the recall of the Baltic fleet.
st, Petersburg dispatches, however
continue to discuss the probability ol
sending out a third fleet. The pros
pects OF early negotiations towards
peace are also given considerable
space.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-12-12
G. A. q. ELECTION.

The annual election of officers Of
Sedgwick Post No. ~, G. A. R., was
held last night resulting as follows:
Post commander. l.. s. Barnes.
Sr. Vice. W. II. LaCount.
Jr Vice. S. G. Lohr.
Quartermaster. w. p. Vale
Surgeon, w. S. Morris.
Chaplain, John Warner.
Officer of the day, w. C. Davidson.
Officer of the guard, Joseph Dobbins
Trustees, w. T. Kirkpatrick, R. f.
Sloan and John Wingate.
Delegates to Dept. Encampment,
T. C. Graden, VIM. Wolf and j. w
Bowlen.
Alternates. r. E. Sloan, Joe. Airy,
and T. E Bowman.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-12-12
FIRE IN RESTAURANT
RUINS MlLLiNARY STOCK.

Fire broke out last night at IL: 80
in the kitchen of the Durango chop
house and the fire department re
sponded Immediately. The fire caught
from the flue between the ceiling
and the roof and the fire boys had to
make a hole in the roof to get at the
blaze. 1t was soon extinguished and
the restaurant was put out Of bust
ness only an hour or two Joe Taylor
morning by reporter and he roughly
estimated his loss at $3.50. The big
gest item in his loss is the mammoth
range. which was warped and crack
ed in many places. the result Of the
water being turned on while 1t was
hot. The loss is fully covered by insur-
ance
But still greater loss was that OF
Mrs. Doss, the milliner, whose store
is next door. 1t was not known until
this morning, when Mrs. Doss went to
open the store. that her stock had
been damaged. But close inspection
reveals the fact that not a hat. not a
piece of ribbon or a trimming of any
kind in the whole store but what was
damaged. The store had been filled
with the greasy smoke from the res
taurant and the smoke had penetrated
every box drawer and showcase
leaving coating of greasy smoke
wherever 1t touched. The walls, car
pets on the floor and every article of
furniture this morning show coat
ing of the grease.
Mrs. Doss locked the doors and will
keep them closed until the insurance
is adjusted. She stated to reporter
that she carried $l.700 stock, with
$1,000 insurance, and said that every
thing was MISUNDERSTANDING damaged
just enough so 1t could not be sold.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-12-12
ROYAL ARCANUM.

Durango Council No. 1916. Royal
Arcanum. Tuesday night elected the
following officers for the ensuing
Year:
Regent, Harry Meredith
Vice Regent. S. B. Ricney.
Orator. H. NJ Andrew
Chaplain, A. w Coraell
Collector, Harry Neer
Treasurer, John Funkhauser.
Warden. w. e. Barber
Sentry Godfrey Challen
Trustee, George Goodman.
The election of Secretary was posi-
poned until the next meeting. Decem-
ber 90
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-12-12
OUR SUGAR BEET CROP.

Montrose Enterprise:
The last of the sugar beets TO be
shipped from Montrose went forward
on Thanksgiving. The entire tonnage
shipped from Montrose alone amount
ed to over 100000 pounds or 1900
tons, the estimated value being near
ly $4,000 Those who grew beets
reaped handsome profit, for in no
case was the average less than is
tons 10 the acre
Mr.. Barnes. who has charge of j.
c. Frees place, raised an average OF
25 tons to the acre, while J. w.
Douthitt averaged more than that
amount.
The farmers of this valley have
been shown that sugar beets pay bet
ter than most any other ordinary
crop.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-12-12
MINES AND MINING.
From the La Plata Miner.

This section is in good shape for
winter as mining supplies are nearly
all in.
annual work on the Boy in Blue lode
this week.
B. B. Russell has completed the an
nual work on two promising claims
in the Oro Fino section.
1t is reported that Mr. Frank now
has his compressor plant in operation
on his East Mancos properties.
Mrs. Maggie Saterlee's notice of ap-
plication for patent for five mining
claims appears in this issue OF the
Miner
Harbaugh & Baskerville commenc-
ed the annual work this week on a
claim near the Cumberland mill own
ed by B. W. Ritter
Some very rich ore was struck in
the White Diamond mine last week
by Eckberg Ahlander, some samples
running nearly $1,000 per ton.
Col H. c. Demming writes that he
will be here very shortly to prosecute
work on the Boren Gulch Mining
company's properties during this
winter
Work has been suspended on the
Cornucopia claim pending the arrival
of the eastern gentleman who is in
terested in the property. when it is
expected that development will be re-
sumed with a large force.
Dusenburg & Egolf are working on
their promising claims on Lightner
creek. These boys certainly deserve
ers and put in the summer working
for wages and spend the winter in
developing their property,
-
The Bonnie Girl people are placing
their 200 horse power water wheel
and putting in the foundation for
the dynamos and other machinery for
the plant. The balance of this mach
inery for the power plant is expect
ed to arrive from Denver this week.
We understand that the tests now be-
ing made in the experimental plant
are very satisfying as they show val
ues and savings fully up to expecta-
tions
The May Day company is doing
business both in making improve
ments and In shipping ore. They
have just completed large ore house
which will also contain the Crane Ore
Washing Machine lately bought for
the mine The ore shipments are
crowding the 10000 mark each week
and there is enough now in sight to
keep UP this production for long
time. In addition to the large body
Of a good grade Of shipping ore they
have from one to two inches which
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-12-12

require considerable jostling to get
them out.
There is Mexican in the eastern
part OF the county who recently
gained some costly experience. 1t
seems that certain young man who
is improving a tract Of land. having
a small cabin on same. is often away
from home working. When away he
found the cabin broken open and
things stolen. He thought he would
set trap which he did by placing
gun in such way that 1t would go
off and scare the thief Well. the thing
worked all right. Along came Mr..
Mexican and in breaking in the door
the gun was discharged with the re-
suit that the would-be thief is minus
part of a hand. 1t is safe to say the
aforesaid cabin will not be molested
again in the near future. Served him
right
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-12-12

From Thursdays Daily:
The railroads are employing Fl 900
more men than they did before cleo
tion.
Judge C. ]. Scharnhorst, Of Corte1.
registered last night at the Inter Ocean
and continued on to Denver this morn
ing to attend the meeting Of county
judges OF the state.
p. L. Callahan, formerly the tele-
phone agent at Farmington, returned
from that town last night and left
for Denver this morning He Is still
in the employ of the telephone com
pany
The Grand Junction sugar factory
handled 10000 tons OF sugar beets 30
successfully this season that the man
agement announces improvements
costing $4,000 A factory on this
side OF the range will be our good for
tune one Of these days.
w. c. Blair, OF the Lake City Times,
is a candidate for chief clerk Of the
house. There is nothing too good for
a newspaper man and we trust he
will be successful as he is in every
way capable Of filling the responsible
position.
Mr. Beard and two OF the little
children left this morning for Alma.
Kan. with the remains OF Mrs. Beard.
That is the old home of deceased and
there she will be buried. The remains
were followed to the depot by a num-
her of friends Mr.. Beard will remain
a short time at ST. Mary's, Kan. where
relatives of himself and wife live, af-
ter which he will return to Durango.
District Attorney ]. A. Pulliam has
located In Durango, occupying the
Offices of the late John F. Spickard,
over the Colorado State bank. He
finds Durango a more central point
for the duties of his Office and much
nicer place to live than Rico. He ex-
poets to move his family here by jan
uary 20. 1t may be that Mr.. Pulliam
will buy the Spickard library, al
| though that is not settled yet
Mrs. Anna b. Prescott died yester-
day afternoon at her home in this
city, the cause OF death being drOpsy.
Mrs. Prescott was 62 years old. and
leaves a husband and an only daugh-
ter. Mrs. Daniel Samain. Of this city.
The funeral was held at Hoods under
taking rooms at 2:30 this afternoon.
Mrs. Prescott, with her husband. John
B. Prescott. have lived in this section
for eighteen years, having come from
Boston. They lived number OF years
on the Florida. where Mr.. Prescott
conducted a saw mill
Edwin ANYWAY, the married man who
ran away with the 16-yead-old girl,
Clara Parker, pleaded guilty this
morning to kidnapping and was SEN
fenced to the penitentiary for not less
than Is months nor more than 20
months.
In the case of Mrs. Rosa Teppa the
shoplifter, the jury found her guilty
of stealing SIS worth of goods and
she was fined $25 and costs 1t was
shown beyond any doubt II is said,
that the value of the goods exceeded
so, which made it grand larceny, but
the woman's old age and the fact OF
her crying throughout the trial evil
IDENTIFY had its effect.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-12-12
BROOKS, BIG MAJORITY.

The state canvassing board COM
pleted its canvass on the returns for
congressman at large Wedneday. The
returns show that Franklin b. Brooks
was elected by plurality of 1888 over
Shaffroth. and a majority of $50 over
all the candidates. The following is
the vote:
Brooks (Rep) l2l, ,236.
Shaffroth (DemD 112,3s3.
Northcutt (Pop) 594.
Mcclure (ProD 1881.
Woodside, (Soc.) 3,69S,
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-12-12
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Bloomfield, N. NJ, Dec. 5, 1904.
This is the day for the ditch COM
panies to meet; elect officers and plan
the work for the coming year.
Saturday was a rainy day; one OF
those slow early rains in which the
soil receives the benefit OF all that
falls. Al 1880 a. m, Sunday the rain
suddenly changed to snow which fell
quite rapidly until A p. M, but this
evening many hillsides are bare and
with anothed day like this the earth
will be dressed in its usual robe OF
brown.
The early snowfall gives promise
of plenty of water for irrigation p,,ss-
poses next season. However, until
thousands of more acres are brought
under ditch in San Juan county great
wads Of snow in the mountains are
more of curse than blessing as 1t
does more damage than good. No one
here under a good ditch, really suffer-
ed for water last year. What We need
is more bitches to take care of the
water.
New Mexico's official count shows
Andrews, as delegate to congress re-
ceived a plurality of but 1875 but the
Republicans have nineteen members
of the house out of twenty-four and
eleven of the twelve councilmen.
py tha SSassipatin pf
Chaves. New Mexico lost one of her
most progressive men. We hope to
see that the wretch who committed
the foul deed gets his just deseras.
Folsom, N. NJ, Is to have a wagon
train pulled by a traction engine that
will haul the copper ore to that place
from the mines thirty-fve miles dis
tant.
1t cost a Colorado Springs man
$3.50 for swearing at a dog. II every
little swear in San Juan county would
yield that much for the public Golfers.
our treasurer would need two or three
assistants to count the cash.
Not drop of rain or flake of snow
fell here last month but December has
started in to make up the deficiency.
November like wise greeted us with
but one windy afternoon.
If "lunger" doesn't get relief after
spending few months in the open air
in San Juan's genial climate, he had
better make his will and choose the
undertaken.
We are tired of feeding coyotes on
30 per dozen chickens and have VOW
ed revenge.
The railroads through their agent
Maxwell secured control of the Ell
Paso irrigation congress. Will con-
gress grant their demands and cut of
the greater part of the income for
use in reclaiming arid lands? No
doubt frauds are committed under the
present land laws but it is plainly
evident the railroads have "an ak
to grind
Weather report for last week: hirh-
est temperature 60: lowest is: great
es daily change AZ; least rs: percip-
itation 0.30 inch
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-12-12

runs well up into the thousands in
value. This company has recently
secured FIVE or six adjoining claims
and tunnel will be started very soon
which will develop this great proper
ty TO depth of 600 feet below the
present workings.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-12-12

Mrs. Chadwick of Cleveland is re-
ported to be beautiful. But pshaw!
Her beauty couldn't have had any
thing to do with the eagerness of all
those good old gray-headed bankers
to count out the money TO her.