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Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-02-24
Oklahoma Lands.

The Frisco System by establish.
ing the Frisco Colonization Bureau
at Pittsburg, Pa, has taken steps
to enable eastern people to obtain
reliable information concerning the
very rich lands In Oklahoma and
Indian Territory, and to also OBJ
tain the lowest railrord fares to thst
locality. Along the Frisco System
are the finest agricultural lands In
the southwest, at prices within the
reach of everybody. If you are
Interested In that section and want
the finest farms and the lowest
railroad fares, write your wants to
Sydney Van Duser, Travelling
Agent, 3rS Lewis Block: Pittsburg,
Pa. I7tf
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Wolf Pen

Everybody appears to be having
very good health In Our section of
the country at the present.
The citizens of our community
think 1t would be an advantage to
the county to establish school for
the instruction of road supervisors
In the art of reading, writing and
bookkeeping. &ssS .-x, -
CFrank: Hadley has the lung fever
Lat Is getting on the road to recov'
|ery.
There was singing at the church
Saturday night, but there was nc
crowd.
Will'some one pleased inform d:
what has. become of the road com
misSiouers of this county. They
have not been In this section re.
viewing'the roads for while We
think If they would come cut they
would find plenty to do.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-02-24
WOMEN and Jewels.

Jewels, candy, flowers, man
that Is the order of woman's pref
ererces. Jewels form a magnetic
mighty power to the average wo
man. Even that greatest OF al
Jewels, health, Is otter ruined In
the strenuous effort to save the
money to purchase them. If q
woman will risk her health to get
a coveted gem. then let her fortify
herself against the insiduous conse-
quences of coughs, colds and bron.
chial affections by regular use RI
DR.. Boschee's German Syrup. II
will promptly arrest consumption
In liz early stages and heatl the at.
fected Lungs and bronchial tubes
and drive the dread disease from
the system. 1t Is not cure all
but 1t Is certain cure for coughs
colds and all bronchial troubles.
Won can get d. Green's reliable
remedies at D. a. nendershot's
Get Green's Special Almanac.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-02-24
Better than Cold.

II was troubled several years
with cronic indigestion and
nervous debility, writes F. Green,
of Lancaster, N. II. No remedy
helped me until I began using Elec-
trio Bitters, which did me more
good than all the medicine ever
used. They have also kept my wife
In excellent health for years. She
says Electric Bitters are just splen
did for female troubles; that they
are a grand tonic ard invigorator
for weak, run down women. Nc
other medicine can take Its place In
our family" Try them. Only soc
Satisfaction guaranteed by D. A.
Hendershott.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-02-24
Brain-FO0d Nonsense.

Another redIculus food tad has
been branded by the most compe'
tent authorities. They have dis
PEELED the silly notion that one
kind of food Is needed for brain
another for muscle, and still an
other for bones. A correct diet
will not only nourish a particular
part of the body, bat will sustain
every other part. Vet, however
good your food may be, It's nutri-
ment Is destroyed by indigestion or
dyspepsia. You must prepare for
their appearance or prevent their
comming by taking regular doses OF
Green's August Flower, the favor,
lite medicine OF the healthy millions.
A few doses aids digestion, stimu.
lates the liver to healthy action,
purifes the blood and makes you
feel buoyant and vigorous. You
can get DR.. Green's reliable rene
dies at D. A. Hendershot's.
Get Green's Special Almanac.
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RECORD OF THE PAST
No Stronger Evidence Can Be
Produced

Look we'll to their record. What
they have done many times In
years gone by is the best guarantee
of future results. Anyone with a
bad back, any reader suffering
from urinary troubles, from any
kidney Ills, will find In the follow
ing evidence proof that relief Is
near at hand:
Mr.. GIN. Myers, the we'll known
shoemaker of Wincher avenue and
14th street, Ashland, KY, says:
"Doan's Kidney Pills are like true
friends, the longer you know them
the better they are appreciated. l
can add nothing to the first state
ment made In 1896 after I pro.
cured the remedy at the Ventura
Drug company, and took a course
of the treatment, which cured
me. was absolutely free from
all backache for nearly three years,
then I noticed a slight ache as the
result of cold, In my back. A
box of Doan's Kidney Pills dis.
posed of 1t. I have recommended
this remedy to many, and have
never heard of one who did not en-
dorse the claims made for It,"
For sale by all dealers. Price,
so cents a box. Foster-Milburu
company, Buffalo, N. Y, sole
agents for the U. S.
Remember the name-Doan s.
and take no other.
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Have vow Iralreuesen

If You have indigestion, Kodol
Dyspepsia Cure will cure you. 1t
has cured thousands. It Is curing
people every day-every hour.
You owe 1t to Yourself to give 1t a
trial. You will continue to suffer
until you do try 1t. There Is no
other combination of digestants
that digest and rebuild at the same
time. Kodol does both. Kodol
cures, strengthens and rebuildS.
Sold by
Opera House Drug Store.
Stotler & Corbett Props.
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A Promising Oil Country.

The Greek, Usage and Cherokee
Nations In Indian Territory are re-
ceiving wide recognition as a pro-
missing oil country, and capital and
development have so far brought
handsome results. The oil Is Of
superior quality; the territory Is
reached directly by the Frisco Sys-
tenn, who Issues free Of charge, a
booklet, giving full data concerning
the country and Its possibilities
Mailed to any address upon request
to Sidney VanDusen, TOO, Park
Bldg, Bittsburg, Pa. 1tf
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c. W. ALLEN, T. p. A.
Pa.tersbur9. viva.
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Proclamation and Election Nstlcc by the
May0n

Proclamation and Election NStlec by the
May0n
The legally qualified voters of
the city of Slstersville, Tyler County,
West Virginia, will take notice that
the annual municipal election In
and for said city will be held there
In, at the different wards thereof,
on Thursday the 24th day of March,
1904, for the purpose of electing
the following municipal officers, to-
wit. mayor, city clerk, city collect
or and treasurer, city assessor, three
auditors, also one councilman from
each of the four wards, the latter
for a period of two years. Said vot-
ers will take further notice that the
following named gentlemen are
hereby appointed commissioners
for the purpose of holding and con-
Quoting said election.
Ist Ward:
Samuel Agnew,
W. L. Armstrong,
J. W. Maher.
and Ward
@. M. Beaver,
W. D. Bedillion,
James Chambers.'
grid Ward:
J.E. Magner,
A. B. Wilson,
Harry Work.
4th Ward:
F. D. Mccoy,
II. W. Rober s,
George Stealey.
Said election In the different
wards will be held at the following
places:
1st Ward, Armory Hall,
end Ward, City Building.
grid Ward, Jones Hose House,
4th Ward, Citizens Hose House.
H. @. MEEK,
Attest mayor.
ED. o. BOWER,
city clerk. 2 23 I'm
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The best physic. "Once tried and
you will always use Chamberlain's
Stomach and Liver Tablets" says
William A. Girard Pease, VT. These
tablets are the most prompt, most
pleasant and most reliable cathartic
In use. For sale by G. W. Grier.
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BAROSMA CURES BACKACHE

THoMPsoN's BARosMA will positively cure any
case OF Backache. Kidney, Liver and Bladder
trouble. or money refunded. THoNPsoS's
BARosMA also cures sciatic Rheumatism, Nerv.
BUSINESS and Palpitat.on OF the Heart. Perfectly
harmless. Pleasant to talks. Has cured many
children Of non-retention. Druggists.
Sold by G. W, Grier
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House and Lot For Sale

The handsome home of AS, Nc
Coy, corner of Main and Catherine
streets, including the lot, Is for sale:
House has gas, water, bath and
electric lights Possession given at
once. For terms and price rpply
at the house. tt
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March magazines on sale at Nc
Coys Book Store.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-02-04
Queer Japane-e sirn..

Nearly every shop in Japan for tho
sale of foreign goods Is furnished with
Il sign in foreign language. No matter
whether the language is intelligible:
II 1t is only in foreign characters that
is enough. Many of these signs are "A
study: "The all countries Boot and
Shoe Small or Fine Wares.' "Old Curl
GUS" Horseshoe maker instruct by
French horse leech," "Cut Hair Shop"
"If you want sell watch. will buy; IL
you want buy watch. l will sell Yes.
sir. we Will. all will. Come Mt my
shop. Matchmaker" "Hatter Native
Country; "Thc House Build for the
manufacture of all and best kind OF
Hats.'-Chicago Post.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-02-04
THE DROPPING rALA.

II the palms that You have consigned
TO the tender mercies OF the servants
or your nclghbor while You were OF
on Il summer iaunt are beginning to
take on the scar and yellow leaf look,
don't be disheartened but try these
simple suggestions that have beef
recommended by one who has had Il
similar experience:
See TO it that they are not set in the
glare OF the sun. A little sunlight once
u day is sufficient.
IL sure that they do not get too dry.
with the earth in the pot baked and
cracking. Water them thoroughly. but
do not let water remain in the saucer.
Wet feet are unhealthy for palms as
well as for mortals.
Immerse the pot in n bucket of wa
ter over night twice week; the por-
Gus clay is of thirsty nature.
Wash the leaves Off with milk and
water and wipe them dry.
Give little liquid fertilizer every
two weeks, but do not have it too
strong.
The scale, the menly bug and the red
spider are the enemies of the graceful
palm. Spray nnd brush with soap
suds occasionally. Do not let your
vigilance relax for the scale is minute,
but powerful.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-02-04
CUPID AND COOKERY.

That the domestic woman IL still
sought after eagerly in marriage may
be gathered from thh following little
story: 4 number of young ladies
started n cookery club for the purpose
of learning the culinary art under n
competent teacher. Every evening
they frmed an attentive class and
perfected themselves In nil kinds oI
little delicate dishes One day in the
week each lady invited n friend.
young man. TO taste the wonders they
had created. After the gay little meal
q concert or little dance followed.
The result was entirely satisfactory.
but, unfortunately. the club has ceased
TO exist All the young lady members
are married. London Graphic.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-02-04
10 RESTORE I.1NoLruM.

II ilnolcum IS losing its freshness
1t may be restored and made to last
twice as long. Melt little ordinary
glue in a pint of water. At night have
the linoleun clean and dry. 20 over ii
with flannel cloth dipped in the glue
water, and by morning it viii have a
fine, hard gloss. For dusiing ceilings.
walls. etc. used cotton flannel bags
with two very full rufiies ON the sides
and end TO cover the broom. These
are also very useful on hardwood and
painted floors. An excellent furniture
polish is made Of equal parts of raw
linseed oil and gasoline. Cold tea.
without soap. is good 10 remove stains
from vanished wood. Soiled places on
wall paper may be removed by apply
ing paste made OF pipe clay and cold
water.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-02-04
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MOTOR CLOTHING.

The latest adjunct to motoring attire
Is the dust-proof veil. The fabric Is
trented TO Il novel process of water
proofng. which. while leaving II
transparent. renders II dust. wind and
shower proof. and is used in the form
of combination veil and hood. Mo
tor clothing for cold weather abounds.
and sometimes is very ingenious. One
useful little garment is n reversible
coat, which may appear one day as fur
and the ne:.t day Ms tweed. without
detriment TO style or fit. Long coats
of moleskin and other plush have been
invested with rain and dust proof
qualities. and leather garments. coats,
skirts. leggings and "knicl,ers' abound.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-02-04
AMUSING SICK CHILDREN.

Those who have had the care OF a
sick child through long, weary weeks
of slow recovery will understand
why most mothers are glad of sugges-
tions which may help TO pass the
hours pleasantly and proftably. and
yet not tax the little invalid beyond
his strength.
In many of the current magazines
are well-printed reproductions of
works of art. These may be utilized
by an older child in making petty or
naments for the walls OF the nursery.
A long strip OF heavy paper with all
sorts and kinds of animals is not only
interesting. but Instructive; or yard
of cats or dogs alone viii make a sur
prlsing display. A margin around
each picture adds much to the effec-
tiveness. Cartridge paper may be
bought by the yard. End is especially
pretty in red or green TO rse f5r n
background.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-02-04
g :lSOVd0lf
kN CHAT:

Obcrln was the first college in the
world to admit women. One woman
was graduated there IN 1855 aud six
In 1879.
Scotch pearls arc now among the
fashionable fads in England. They are
said to be found in the River Dee. and
the late Queen had quitc a number.
Miss Gratia woodsidc. daughter of
n Judge in Salem. Dent County. Mis-
souri,, Is the first woman lawyer to APP
pear In the Supreme Court OF TINT
State.
According 10 statistics or the London
county Council there are In London
233I .i56 females. of whom 7io.3si are
are unmarried.
within the past four years the num-
her OF female clerks has doubled in
London. The demand is constantly
Increasing. and it is predicted that the
male clerk will soon be extinct.
The New Century Club, OF Newtown.
Pa. one of the leading women's clubs
in the State, has decided TO open
sewing school for the instruction OF
girls and n reading room for boys.
Mrs. Bradley Martins cmcralGs are
valued at the enormous sum Of 5000
900. and the Countess of Craven has
fan incrustcd with diamonds. em-
eralds. rubies and pearls. valued at
$4,000
Miss Margaret +. Maltby, lately np-
pointed assistant professor of physleo
in Barnard College. Columbia unirer-
sity. is the first American woman 10
take the doctors degree in physics in
Germany. She secured the degree nt
the University of Goettingen in 1893.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-02-04
@NouSEHoLO
u RECIPES .,<-9

Fried Cakes-Beat one egg; add to
1t one cupful of milk; pour this upon
two cupfuls of sifted flour; add half
cupful of melted lard and butter.
onefourth cup of sugar, three level
teaspoonfuls of baking powder and
half level teaspoonful of salt; the
dough should be soft; toss II. on n
fioured board; cut in pieces; fry IN deep
fat golden brown: lift with the skim
mer to brown paper and dust with
powdered sugar.
Iced Apples. with Crcam-Pare and
core six apples: make a syrup with one
cupful of sugar and two cupfuls of
water; drop the apples into the syrup;
VIXEN tender lift them out to n plat
ter and when cold cover them with II
thin meringuc; sift little sugar over
and brown slightly in the oven; let the
syrup boil until reduced 10 half IL cup
fu: pour it out and when it is cold
it will form a Jelly: cut in squares,
place over and around the apples;
serve cold with sugar and cream.
Escalloped White TurnIps- and
slice thinly six medium sized white
turnips; put them over She fire into
boiling water; add one thick slice Of
onion and boil until tender about forty
five minutes; remove the onion, pour
o& the water; put a layer Of turnip in
baking dish; sprinkle with salt and
pepper; pour over little white sauce.
alternating layers OF turnip; melt two
tablespoonfuls of butter; add some
dried bread crumbs and spread over
the top: brown in the oven.
squash Biscult-Tnke half cupful
OF cooked squash. add three table
spOonfuls Of sugar. half level tea
spoonful OF salt. four level tablespoon
fuls OF butter and half cupful of
scalded milk; when lukewarm add one
third yeast cake dissolved in one
fourth cup of tepid water and add
about two and half cupfuis of flour;
cover and let rise over night; in the
morning shape into biscuit; let rise
two hours and make In rather quick
oven twenty-five minutes.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-02-04
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M|s;ATAlNGIES}

oxford is one of the darl; tones.
Never was there greater variety of
grnys
Mouse srpy is one of the lovelicst
tones.
Gun metal Is the richest. If moi the
deepest.
Renaissance lace is revived for
dresses and coats.
velvetecns naturally are found
wherever vclvcts are popular.
Broadcloths are always good clioicc
for handsome street costumes.
Pleated, shlrred and gather skirts
have crowded out the yoke patterns.
Rope or twisted leather handles may
he had on Il bag that costs us low as
So.
Bayadcre tucks are more seen Just
for the moment tnan the perpendicular
kind.
The moroeco-likc leather called Sn-
fan and used for wrist bags Is in
reality goatskin.
Manufacturers have produced mole
In chiffon velvet and silk With the
greatest possible fidelity.
\ vest fastened with gilt buttons
and belt With dead gold buckle or
white kid add much TO n smart street
gown OF plum-colored cloth.
yelvets nre again largely to the fore.
They are used in combination with
other materials. and also entire cos
tunes are made Of this rich goods.
The day has gone by when velveteen
is looked upon as an initiation fabric.
holding the same place to velvet that
paste jewels do TO the genuine articles.
Exaggeration seems to be the key
note OF many of the most fashionable
styles, and apparently femininity
must choose between the stylish or
the becoming.
Embroidery In black silk and gold
thread on broadtail, to be used for re-
vers. collar. cuffs. vest, etc. Of street
gowns is among the newest extrava-
gances Of dame fashion.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-02-04
DON'T FORGET THEM.

Do not forget your party call and
your bread and butter letters says the
Boston Advertiser. They are in their
way just as important as the party
and the visit themselves, and mean
much to your hostess.
give weeks ago" said n woman to
me the other day. II gave an evening
affair to which fifty guests were invit-
cd. out OF these only one has paid me
a party call. of course. know that II
is not Indifference or ingratitude that
has caused the omission. but / cannot
help feeling It n little" The bread
and butter letter. too. Is not mere
functory matter, but real demand
with which we should comply. Every
hostess is interestc,. In the welfare of
the guest who has lately been so
iourning under her roof, and whom she
has just speeded with good will on her
way. She wishes TO know II the guest
has arrived home safe and well. and
not to comply with such wish shows
one is lacking In common courtesy.
Yet 1t is mistake which excellent
people often make. Few people forget
to call upon bride. but how many re-
member the call due the brides pa
rents. as the persons who extended
the invitation TO the wedding? Yet
one is as binding as the other, except,
of course. in cases where the brides
new home is Mt great distance from
that of her girlhood.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-02-04
suooEp OFF THE LIONS.

Few people. even among hunters OF
big game. have met with an adventure
so exciting as befell ships officer who
has survived. and now relates the
story In Field. When on Il shooting
trip in the interior OF East Africa, ac-
companled only by native boy, he
suddenly came to q standstill. I'm
medately facing us. scarcely twenty
five PAGES distant" he says. stand
ing quite still. their heads and shoul-
ders showing above the long grass,
their ears cooked forward, their eyes
fixed straight on us. were four full
grown lions" 1t was thrilling mo
ment. He was Mt once face TO face
With problem ns complex as IT was
weighted with important issues.
There was no cover. and II he at
tempted to retreat all the animals
might spring upon him. II he fired
he would make sure of killing one OF
them, he might even Kill n second, but
what of the survivors? The hunters
brain worked rapidly. and when one
of the lions showed signs OF restless
ness he had decided that 1t would be
madness to fire. Unfastening his case
of field glasses he caught 1t by the
strap. and rushing forward with n
loud yell hurled 1t at the enemy. The
field glasses won the day. and all four
lions turned tail and bolted." he says.
my first. last, and only chance Of bag
Ging lion"
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-02-04
A THRILLING EXPERIENCE.

Mrs Jos Hutton. OF Haneyvllle, Pa,
had thrilling experience with snakes
Il few days ago, as told In the Philadel-
phla Record. Leaving her baby play
ing on the floor, she went 10 the pas
ture nearby to milk the cows. As
she ncarVd the house returning her
ears caught the prattling of her baby
boy. Hastening to the house. she WIS
horrihed 10 see Il monster rattlesnake
hall coiled on the floor within two
feet Of the baby. The rnttles were
buz2ing furiously. ana the head sway
ing from side to side. 20 the baby's
evident delight. Almost falnting. the
mother tottered toward her child. but
in doing so she almost touched another
rattlesnake coiled up near by. With
. great hope the mother dashed her
bucket Of mill, at the two rattlers, and
the reptiles. surprised and half
drowned, beat hasty retreat.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-02-04
GnEEN roNAro rIcK1.Es.

Select firm. light green tomatoes. Cut
them in thick slices. without pceling
them. Lay them in Il weak brine. using
n cupful OF salt to a gallon of water.
Let the tomatoes remain in the brine
for twenty four hours to draw out
their crude juices At the end of this
time take them out, rinse in cold water
and put in n porcelain lined boiler. To
every quart of vinegar add two pounds
of sugar and pour enough vinegar over
the tomatoes TO barely cover them. Add
an ounce of cassia buds. an ounce OF
stick cinnamon. an ounce OF whole
cloves, an ounce of whole mace and
the same amount OF green ginger root.
scraped and sliced. to every quart of
vinegar Cook the ginger root in the
vinegar with the tomatoes. Add the
other spices just before removing the
pickles from the fire.