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The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-04-08
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINh 4
MARLBORO CoUNTY-By Milto
McLaurin, Judge of Probate.

\kjuEREAs, James A. Drake, Clerk q
wv Court has made suit to mo to graz
uLto h nj Let t-ers of Administration OF d
Estate nd Effccts of John William Rennr
deceased
These arc therefore to cite and admoni
oil and singular the kindred and credit,
o the said j. William BE nett decd, IL
they be and appear before me in tho Gov
of Probate to be held at Bennettsville ~
the 10Th day of May 1904, after n
,ication thereof, at II O'Clock in the 70.
noon, to show cauao, If any they have "
said administr .tion should not be grant
Given under my hand, this Ist day
April A. D., 1904.
MILTON McLAURIN,
A.ril 7, 1901. Judge of Probate
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-04-08
Cures Blood Poison, Cancer, Ulcers, E.
zema, Carbuncles, Etc. Medicine Free

Cures Blood Poison, Cancer, Ulcers, Ec
zcma, Carbuncles, Etc. Medicine Free
Robert Ward. Maxcy's. Ca, says: I"
suffered from blood poison. my head. fat
and shoulder were one mass Of corruption
aches in bones anl joints. burning. itch
ing scabhy skin; was all run down an
discouraged, but Botanic Blood Balr
cured me perfectly. healed all the sore
aud gave my skin the rich glow Of hculll
Blood Balm put new life into my bload
and new ambition into my brain" Gee
a. Williams, Roxbury. face covered vii
pimil,s. chronic sore on back Of head
suprnra!ing swelling on neck, eating u
Ger on leg, bone rlins. itching ski
cured perfectly by Bntonic Blood Balm.
sores all healed. Botanic Blood Bal
cures all malignant blood troubles su,
rs eczcmi, Scabs and scales, pimpic
running sores, carbunclcs, scfofula, ct
Especially advised for all obstinate cas-
that lave reached the second or lhi
stage. Druggists, 81. 70 prove it cure
sample of Blood Balm sent free and pre-
paid by writing Blood Balm Co.. Atlau
Ia, Ga. Describe trouble and free medic
advice scut in sealed lottor. For sale /.
j. II. Douglas K Bro
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-04-08
To the Sunday School Workers
of Marlboro County

Dear Drethcron: The time Tor holding
the next Coun,y Sundoy school Confer
ence ol the M. E. Church. South. ba,
been changed to last Friday and s;at
urday in April and will be held at Bau
lah church, Clio circuit AS this is ih-
first meeting ever held at Beulah il .
earnestly hoped that every school j,
the county will have full Representative
and that it be made one Of ihe best ye
held. This is matter that rests viii
the workers and demands hearty res
ponse.
Each school should elect two dele
gates. as early as possible, as the tiIn,
is short, and need their names to T.,
secretary at Bennettsville. Also prepat,
reports OF the condition OF schools !
full share OF earnest work will max
this meeting a success.
CT Easterling President.
S. A. Brown. Scc'y.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-04-08
District Summer School.

Superintendent w. L Stanton at.
tended meeting of County Superin
tendents of Education of the Pee Dee
al Hartsville last Thursday called to
gether for the purpose of discussing
tho feasibility of holding n District
Summer School for Teachers at Harts-
vile this summer. The offer of Mr.
Gaines of the Welch Neck High
School may be accepted by Marlboro
Teachers. as the matter was favorably
discu d at the meeting held here
Saturday, and at which Mr.. Gaines
was present.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-04-08
School Libraries.

In accordance with the Act, twelve
Of the schools of lboro-Harmony,
Wesley, Red Bluff, Edgewood, Boy
kin, Pleasant Hill, Drake. Tatum,
Beauty Spot, McColl, Brightsville and
Dunbar-have complied with the
terms given, and Superintendent
Stanton has forwarded to the State
SUPERINTENDENT of Education the ap-
plIcations and certificates of deposits
As ssaon as the checks are received,
Mr.. StAuton will notify the t ustee'
Who vim then purchase the books.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-04-08
Testimony of a Minister.

\ startling incident. is narrated by
John Oliver Of Philadelphia. as folio rs:
II was in an awful condition. MY skin
was almost yellow. eyes sunkcn, tongue
coated, pain continually in back and
side no appetite, growing weaker day
by day Three physicians had given me
mp. Then | was advised to use Electric
Bittcrs; to my greai Joy, the first bottle
made a decided improvement. contn,
ucd their use Tor three weeks, and am
now well man ! know they robbed
the grave OF another victim No one
should iail 10 try them. Only SO cent,
guaranteed, at. Douglas drug store.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-04-08

bly,, q colored laborer at the Lum-
ber Yard at Vaudeville, was shot
and killed by Green Franklin the
colored driver for Mr.. Wiley At
kinson of this town. Franklin sur
T .ndered to the sheriff OH Sunday
morning and was locked up. From
what we can learn there was good
cause for the shooting; however, a
jury at the coming Court will de-
eide this.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-04-08
a Coed Doct II

of South Carolina said: 81 have used Dr..
Kings Remedies a great deal in my prac.
tiec and find that they give perfect .atis-
faction to both myself and patients.
heartily recommend them
w. II. CLYBURN, nj d."
And they sill grow in favor bccau, c
they cure. Guaranteed hy Bennett. vile
Drug Go.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-04-08

compliance with the new law, ma
On sale 1000 mile family ticke &
good for the use of the immediat
members of one family, betwec
stations within the State Of Sou
Carolina on the line of the ST.
board Air Line Railway. The :
tickets are sold at $3.50 and al
limited to one year from date {
issue.
The popular Interchangeabl
book, good over 25 different line
will continue on sale nEder sau,
conditions as heretofore.
For further informlii IL app
to Seaboard agents, or addre
JOS. w. Stewart Truv. Pass. Ag.l
Columbia S. G.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-04-08
Opening of Books of Subscription
STATE oF SOUTH CAROLINA, J
CouNTy or MARLBORO.

NiAlE tF ootlh CAN'lINA,
COUNTY or MARLBORO.
PURSUANT to commission issued
to the undersigned as corporal ors by llor;
j. u. Can't Secretary Of State. on the
2Sth day Of March 1901.
Notice is hereby given that books of
sub CHI. ion TO the capital stock Of the
So' thcrn Music and Sewing Machine Go
wi ! C opened at the Office Of j. II.
Bennett in the city Of Clio State and
County aforesaid. on 9th inst, at 10
m
The said proposed corporation will have
a capital stock OF $1,000. divided into 100
>haic' of the pr,a'uc f $50 each with
its principal place of business at Clio. and
will be empowered to engage in the bu.i,
ness O. buying and selling musical ins'ru>
men sewing machircs, and all kinds of
goods connected with said busn, 81.
j II. Bennett.
j. 9. COvington.
April /, l.0!. Corporaiors.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-04-08
A Great Harvest Meeting.

Rev. Frank A. Miller. the singing
Evangelist, whose coming was 81
ON. ed last week arrived Tuesday
evening and began his meeting Wed
nesday night at the Presbyterin'
church. The church was crowded, and
if the first service is an index ouf
town 10 to be blessel by his coming
The hours for service are 3 in tie
afternoon and 8 at night. AT three
this afternoon the Evangelist will CIV
five rays OF atudying the Bible. 'ih,
public are invited.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-04-08

den, OF Adamsvllle. IL urew IL
large crowd and won favor for
good work in putting fertilizer in
the drill and covering it at the same
time. 1t is labor saver worth
having.
The horse traders and swappers
were out in full force and some
trades made. The day passed off
pleasantly.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-04-08
TIVE New Departments.
81 Millinery and Making. K

Our Goods Department loaded with all that's to be had
III Black and Colore Wooen Goods-Newest Weaves, Ne"
est Patterns. See what have to show. Voiles, Eoans
Pean lie Crepes Silk Mohas Reps Poplns Sicilans and
Nuns Vengs All these in Black and Coored Material,
Plain and Fancy Weaves.
Ses line of Fancy Silks Foulars for Shirt Waist Suits
here Look at new things in Silks and SILK
and Mohar for Shirt Waists
Thcsc the Latest aad Nobbiest Creations
Ask to New Innings for Silks.
DIR WASH GOODS DEPA ARTMENT is complete in every
detail! Nothing has been spared to make this Of
Ieang features Everything in Lawns Organdes Batistes
Morelne Fancy Suitings and Voies Ginghams Zephyrs
p.ain and Mercerized All bright and new.
Take peep our line of WHITE GOODS.
Dress Y1iz1D1i1aSS Ribbons and Ladies furnishings
Gre UW here. Look ut our NccElOe0r for Ladies.
- Our Shoe Department -
1et na siow through our Shoe Department Spring and
OXfois Sandals and Boots All goods and styles
line of Chldrens Shoes in Town. Honans and Keths'
ia2es for Men stylish and good wearers
z+MEN and BOYS CLOTHING. 8
oH 2 is complete and its moving very fast You know
confyo cnly the best known Lines. No can touch
See line of GENTS FURNISHINGS. Anything you
Ioo's in HATS, Our STRAW Goods shown
Display Counter
1UR WTELTNERy DEPARTMENT..
Ou Millinery Department has been fitted up in best possible
and will be in charge Of New York Milner We
propose you money here. No HIGII-PRIoED
MIL lNERY
DEF9 MAKING - WHAT FEMNhITSStE R+As AWA4gt NEEDED,
Experienced and capable ch,rge prices
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-04-08
Hoadacho and Neuralgia Can be Cured.

These distressing troubles are per.
manen,ly cured by Lees Headache and
Neuralgia Remedy. Even temporary re
Iei is grateful. but permanent relief is
almost too good But the proof follows:
Mullins, S G..
Being subject to sick headaches all
my life. and trying many medicines.
never got le!iet until fortunately used
Lees Headache Remedy. ! found per.
manent relief after IS minutes
T. O BR AMTORD.
Kept by Bennettsviile Drug 60.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-04-08
SHOES.

The beet rule is to keep your foot
warm as CubR, dry as Samara, and as
comfortable as an e"oy chair. just
navel in cur Shoes and you will be
PEI fectly right on all these points.
STRAUSS & Co.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-04-08
CUPiD'S WORK.

We acknowledge with thanks an in
vitation to attend the MAI lriage Of MIR.
julius Townsend Dudley of Bennatts.
vile to Miss Jane Thomas on the cYe-
ming of the 9th inst, at the Prcsby-
terian church in Warrenton, S. g.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-04-08
TOWN AND COUNTY NEWS.

There was Ice Monday
= Ice CT cam was sold on the
streets Saturday:
- The cold wave of Sunday
night ended Tuesday with frost
Remember the ''Spinters
Return" at the Auditorium Eext
Friday night,
~ The Democratic Clubs reor
ganize on the 23d--see notice of
County Chairman
- Have you tried that new cool
exhilirating drink called "Peach
Mellow" at b. Powers grocery
- The City Council has deci-
ded to enforce the ordinance a.
gainst throwing trash. of any
kind on the streets or side walks
Fresh home ground meal al
ways on hand at Claud Moore's.
Pie peaches 15c per can or two
for 25cts at Claud Moo: e's.
- If you want to look we'll and
feel good all the time, get your
clothing at @. S. McCall's
- The Bennettsville Guards
have received their uniforms and
guns, and are to be inspected this
afternoon
.- Ii, you want your cuffs and
collars nicely laundered carry
them to Claud Moore, who is
now agent for the Wilmington
Steam Laundry
gW Very best can corn only
1Oc at Claude Moore's.
Mr.. N. j. Herndern of the
Bethel section has 5000 cabbage
plants for sale Of Jersey Wake
field, late Drumhead and late
Flat Dutch varieties
Coroner Covington was call
ed over the creek Monday to in
quire into the death of Mary
Short, colored, who was found
dead in bed that morning. Death
from natural causes was the YER
dict
Social tea, 5 o'clock tea cakes
and pound cake are fresh and
nice at Claud Moore's.
- Have you seen those new
articles of Furniture at Mr..
Waddill's
"" Okra and tomatoes only
1Oc at Claude Moore's.
- Go to Mr.. c. S. McCalrs for
the old reliable Buists Garden
Seeds
- Just reed a fresh lot of D.
M. Ferry & Cos Garden Seed
at w. Nj. Rowe's.
- Fresh lot of canned Peas,
Pears. and Pigs Feet at Claud
Moorc's
FOR SALE-A fine lot Of Gala
lilly Bulbs at twenty five cents
each. Apply TO
Miss Emma Odom,
Brightsville, S. G.
Mr.. Jasper Fletcher oil
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-04-08
The System Needs Some

sort OF tonic in the spring time, This
lack OF energy and tired feeling is a
common ailment at this. season. Perhaps
you have in mind some Spring Medicine
you would like to take. IF you can get
DR. Kings Iron Tonic Bi,tcrs. take that
don't hest, t. No cure no pay. BY
Bennettsville Drrg Co.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-04-08
FOR LADIES both Old and YOUNG

Just get the Delineator, if 70 wan
to see how up-to date dresses are made
We receive subscriptions for same
Ha\ full stock cf the Bulterick Pat
terms OH Hand. A new fashion pape.
given away free. Call on
Strauss e. Co.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-04-08
Ran Away From Home.

Corrs. Rnnions, Warts 'eave hnrit
When DR.. Kings Corn Salve gets aft
them, and though it only costs loc..
guaranteed same as il sold for a dolis
That's Kings way always Sold H.
BenncttSville DruI Co.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-04-08
A Great Sensation.

There was big sensaron in Lees
VILE Ind, when W. H. Brown Of that
place. who was cxped to die. had his lille
saved by DR.. Kings New Discovery Tor
Consumption. He writes: L endured
insufierable agonies from Asthma but
your New Discovery gave me immedi~
ate relief and soon thereafter effected a
complete cure. Similar cures Of Con
SUMPTION. Pneumonia. Bronchitis and
Grip are numerous. It's the peerless
remedy for all throat and lung troubles.
Price soc, and $Ioo Guaranteed by j..
L. Douglas Druggist Trial bottles free.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-04-08
Citation For Letters of Administration
erATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA
County OF MARLBORO.

% ~ - W WI N4AbsO 1917 A.
County OF MARLBORO.
BY MILTON McLAURIN. Judge Brobato
XKTHEREAs James A. Drale, Clerk f
WV Court has made suit to me to Rraut
I'm him Letters OF Administration Of the
state and effects OF j j. Bennett, decd.
These are therefore 10 cite and almon
his all and sins u'ar the Kindred and cred,
itors Of the said j. j Bennett, deceased,
ihat they be and appear before me in the
Court Of Probate to be bold at llenuetts-
Vile on the 10 h day Of May, 1904. next
The cJrenoon, to show cause, if any they
have. why the said administration should
not be granted.
Giyen under my hand, this ist day OF
April Ammo Domini, 1904
MILTON McLAuRIN.
April 2, 1904. Judge of Probate.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-04-08
HATS.

A cool head cpllivat,s ca IN mind
We have the gtraw Hats for Men
Ladies, Boys, Misses and (hil1rcn
To produce these results
STRAUSS e Co.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-04-08
The Russell Wagons.

Mr.. P. A. Hodges is opening u G.
OF these durable wagons -one al
two-horse, every one of them guara d
tced against any defect iu mate: il
or workmanship.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-04-08
Unclaimed LcttorS.

Unclaimed Lettors.
Letters addressed to the following unmcd
dcrsons remain uncalcd for ut the post
Office in Benncttsyilie:
Mems List.
II. A. Odom, Ellison Capc:s.
Women's List.
Julia Tntton, Ale, Jenk ms.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-04-08
HE N Il w YORK WORLD
Thrice A Week Edition,
rhe Most Widely Read Newspaper
in America.

lime has demonstrated that the Thrice
.WceR World STANDS alone in a class.
oihcr papers have initiated IT'S form hut
ioiiIs success. This is because il Tells
'timpartia!ly. whether that news be DO.
itlcal or otherwise tits in fact almost
daily at the price of weekly.
In addition to news. it publishes first.
lass serial stories and other features
suited to the home and iresiaes.
The Thrice Week Worlds regular
'u6,sc,rlption price is only$I.oo per year
IN, ma this pays tor r56 papers. I'VE offer
ms unequa'led newspaper and the DEM
ocrat together one year for $r.67,
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-04-08

Twenty corporations in Fall
River hay&entered into an agree
ment to cuiatail production of cot
ton mills bR shutting down two
days in week.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-04-08
SalesdaY In April.

SaleSday In ADrll.
There was a pretty fair crowd i'll
town Monday. The annual meet
ing Of Camp Henegan, County Ex-
ecutive Committee meeting brought
out many. There were several can
didates also present laying plans
fnr tho coming canvass. There
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-04-08
To Prospective Piano and Organ
RuyprS.

IT, will pay you to see Strauss
& Go, if in the market for Musi-
cal Instruments of any descrip-
ton.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-04-08
Notice of Court

NOTICE is horoby given that the Court
" Of General Sessions for the County Of
Marlboro will convene ut Bcnnc.tsvillc on
nc Third Monday in APRIL, ,being The
lSth day thereby 1901. and the Court Of
Common Pleas on the Wednesday next
following said Third Monday in April
(bcing the 2o;h day thereby 1904 at Ben
nettavillo in and for the county of Marlboro
md State of South Carolina. All persons
interested will take duo notice thereof.
j. A. DRAKE,
Clerk Court Of G. p. & G. 8.
For Marlboro Co., 8. @.
march II, 1901.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-04-08
Gentlemen of the Jury.

The following IL grand jurors were
drawn Saturday to complete the panel,
also 36 petit jurors to serve at the
next term of the court:
Grand Jurors.
Harris Brissow, Julian McLaurin.
j. j. Lane, j a. David.
J. D. Adams, j. NJ. Hunsucker
P. j. Smith, L B. Moore,
J. I. Rogers, w. X. Bethea,
E)more Allen, j. B. Tatum.
Petit Jurors.
A. L. Morris, John q. Harris,
B. T. Stanton, w. @. Stubbs,
A. II. Odom, George Hubbard,
James Mcdaniel, D F. Townsend,
P. e GTuel. G. A. McA!!ster.
P. T.. Driggers, w. P. Covington,
d. W. Weatherly, T. A. Covington.
r. j. Patterson, Jr, Wm McCallum,
j. Nj. Hood, J.F. McLaurin,
j. j. Matheson, E. B Quick,
Willis burlington, L II. English,
p. J. Rogers. W. .. E:aas.
Levi Quick, Lucian Williams
s. j. Hudson, E. A. Coke.
w. s. Lee, Is. F. Bullard,
N. E Harper, G. M. Smith,
Leopold Strauss. VIM. Usher,
j p. Eas:erling. j. N. Drake.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-04-08
A Bad Scare.

On Monday morning the roof Of Il c
Bennettsville Drug Store opposite Mr.. G.
S. McCall's store was discovered on fire,
h"t 'te ti-,alv discovnrv md nlcntv nf
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-04-08
Marlboro Cd5anty officers.

SHERIFF-J. b. CTreen
,JuDGE OF PRoBArsM. McLaurin
CoRoNER-C. Il. (goyington
SUpEnvtsoR-M ~. Coward
gupr. h,DUcArIoNeW. l.. Stanton
TnEAsvnEn-J. II .tLhomas,
AUpITon- I.NShcrrill
SENATOR -Chas. s. McCa!l:.
REpREsrNrATiv I'D. D. McColl, Jr.
Up, Bunch, Welcome Quick.
~~~~--Sto~~
MAatsrA1 CSC. D. Eastcrling, L. L.
Crosland, nneItsVille,
II. L. McLaurin, MeColl
John A. Calhoun. Clio,
w. j Atkinson, Blenheim,
d, D. S,ubbs, Brightsvillc,
W. w. Irby, Smithville.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-04-08

The Sunday rate of One Dollar
from Cheraw to Columbia and re-
turn goes into effect on the 18th.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-04-08

Royal Baking Powders at
w. M. Rowc's.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-04-08
Our 1o,olfsaG Gorvernment.

MAyop-p Hodges
AInrpxvy Erank Breeden, G. S.
rhafi;n q Sginclair. w. W. Pate.
c,rnv 3, tn STANDARDIZATION Nc
PoL,cE-J. f. David. H.C. Harper.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-04-08

endless variety can ne Iound ut d. L
Douglas & Bro.
Just received a large lot of NEW
LOADED SHELLS of all kind.
At w. M. ROWE'S.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-04-08
e'e WI, EAYHHHIHgLY'S
BIG DEPARTMENT. STORES

ARE FILLED Tita St the shg BEsT EsEI PEf6Es. H3ERss
Which means that your wants can better
supplied, at better prices here than elsewhere.
WE propose TO MEET COMPETITIONS in Every De-
partiaent. visit will prove it, Experience and money can
accomplish yting in the nsness world We have both
aud have put them to practical use.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1904-09-29
LETTER FROM MISSOURI.

QULIN, Mo, Sept 10, l9Ol.-ED
PRESS l will now write you few
lines, while | have the time, to let
you know | am still living and
hope this letter will find you all
right.
am now working for ) III. d
). p. Montgomery. merchandise
men of Pollard, Ark. They own
& large store at Pollard and one
here, which | am working in. We
have nice stock of goods here,
and n large trade We also have
control of the post office
Qulin is just across the | i n o
from Clay county, Ark, in Butler
county, Mo-, Located on the Pol
lard K X that leads from Poplar
Bluff to the swamps. 1t is used
far numbering purposes but is sur
veyed from Poplar Bluff to Rec
tor. Ark through one of the hea.
West tim DereG sections in the en-
tire Southwest Missouri, and in
Southeast Arkansas.
Railroads are being surveyed in
many different directions from
here, and you know railroads is
the first great step to the develop
ment Of the forest.
Well, Mr.. Jenkins | wish you
were here with your gun | would
love to see you try your hand on
a buck. | had venison for dinner
yesterday,
guess | will be in to SEQ you
and my old home Christmas, but
can't tell for certain.
Well, AS you are worried with
so many bad letters, | will give
you Il rest for this tine.
Yours truly,
John K. Roberts.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1904-09-29
SEA TO COVER CHICAGO.

A Niagara Fails telegram to the
Chicago Herald. Record has / h g
following;
Instead of city Of skyscrep.
ers Chicago is doomed to become
an expanse of water la course
eff time the smaller buildings will
disappear beneath the tide sweep
ing in from Lake Michigan Above
its surface will appear the tops of
the Masonic Temple, the Mont
gomery Ward steeple, aud the Au
ditorium tower-breaking the mo
notomy of yellow sen. Gradu
ally these will disappear.
This is the prophesy of Prof.
Grove X Gilbert, of the United
states Geological Survey, in re-.
cent address before the mem bers
of the international Geographic
Congress. He added to his gloo-
my picture by predicting that in
thoss oalamitous tines the Niaga
ra Falls would cease to exist and
the great watercourse be rs dry as
the sands of Sahara
One ray Of comfort he held oat
however. These changes will not
DO accomplished in much less
than $500 years.
In hiss address Prof Gilbert
declared that great changes were
taking place IN the Lake region.
Unless man finds some great SOU
roe of energy, such AS the son, he
said, the Falls Of Niagara will IN
time cease TO be spectacle of
grandeur because of the power de
velopment
He traced the events that had
led to the creation Of the great
lakes aud explained that in past
centuries these lakes had other
outlets, but that the tipping Of the
land as the ice passed away led to
present conditions, The tipping
Of land is still going on, he says,
and in the course of time the wa
tiers of Lake Era would hoS 10.
ward Detroit.
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