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Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-01-05
Willow Fork

J. c. VanCamp, who Is teaching
the Oil Ridge school visited his ia
Their Saturday and Sunday.
George Smith, of Paden City will
build a house on his farm at Slider.
run In tie near future.
Port Fleeger Is moving his drill
Ing tools from Thistle No. 3 to the
Pauble farm over In Wetzel county
to drill a test we'll on a 1000 acre
block.
Ebert N. Archer, of Next, was 6
business visitor at Paden City lasI
Thursday.
Charley Miller, of Matamoras, @
was visiting on Point Pleasant one
day last week.
The Carter OH company return
ed several Of their leases on Willow
Fork, among them W. E. Van
Camps. Ar. VanCamp soon after
leased his farm again to A. J. Yoke
giving him 20 days to commence
drilling or thereafter pay SIS per
month.
The protracted meeting at Chris
tian Chapel on Paden Fork closed
Sunday night. Sunday afterno or
Rev. Long baptized ten person:
near A. N. VanCamp's.
W. II Kimble, of Buck run, |!
building a new kitchen.
Isaac Eddy who has been sicl
for some time Is improving at thi!
writing.
T. J. Buck and family ATTENDED
church at VanCamp Sunday.
W. E. VauCamp Is visiting hi!
brother "squire"in Kanawha coun
ty.
Caleb Kimble died at his home
on Big run, of Elk Fork, Monday
December 2Sth of paralysis. Mr.
Kimble lived In this community 70,
many years and leaves host o
friends and relatives who sympa
lhIze with the bereaved family.
Benoni Tuttle and Jennie Billete,
were quietly married at the home
OF the brides father on Paden Fork
one day last week. .
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-01-05
Pacific Coast Without Change

In new Pullman "ordinary
sleepers, wide vestibuled and with
every modern convenience, In
charge of competent agent, from
Cincinnati to Chicago via Louis
Vile, New Orleans, Houston, San
Antonio, FL Paso and Los Angeles
to San Francisco. Rates for berths
less than half of cost In regular
sleepers. For free descriptive mat.
ter and full particulars, address &
A. Richter, Trav. Pass. Agent
Illinois Central Railroad. Park
Building, Pittsburg, Pa. II2 Il
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-01-05
what's In n Name

Everything Is In the name when
1t comes to Witch Hazel Salve. E
c. Dewitt & Co., of Chicago dis
covered some years ago how to
make salve from Witch Hszel
that Is a specific for Piles. For
blind, bleeding, itching and pro
truding piles, eczema, cuts, burns,
bruises and all skin diseases De
Wits Salve has no equal. Thi:
has given rise to numerous worth
less counterfeits. Ask for DeWltt's
the genuine. Sold by
Opera House Drug Store
Stotler & Corbett Props.
The Imperial press., 1904-05-21
In the North
may be BrswIey pO,toee

The town looks a little quiet in the absence of farmers, who are busy harvesting.
 The big warehouse progresses well, and the foundation walls have been pumped full of water, making It rescm- blc a swimming tank. This is to settle the earth for the cement floor, which K c. bc level with the floors of freight ears alongside. The McNcar Company, which k building 1t, intend on it's com plction to proceed to the erection of one somewhere below Imperial, and also contemplate the need of an additional one at that town, the present one hav- ing been outgrown by it's business.
 Harvesting is progressing well and much hay is coming in.
 \ big combined harvester just received IF at work on the Crawford land, two miles east
 Scl,ee Bros. have also got in a big harvester which they are operating on their own crop-the first crop grown in the north end of No. !. Their machine k 2i-f"ot cut and has 5O-horse. power engine.
 Brawley has n brass band which is practicing regularly. Mir Brown is the leader.
The Imperial press., 1904-05-21
BRAWLEY AND IRRIGATION DISTRICTS
 { AND 8

months before they again emerge from the fa-tncsrcs of Mcxico's wild mourn tains. They will not outfit until they get to the last point in civilization. That i- small mining town at the foot of the fir-t range Of mountains over which they travel horseback Once these mountains are crossed it will probably bc many weeks before they gee another human bcing, with the exception of the wild Indian tribes which inhabit that portion of the coun- try. They rrc after fabled mine, which was discovered many years ago by Mexican who in his life time was well known to Warden. But apart from this mine the region is said to abound in gold lcdgcs and placer fields which is probably the strongest lure which attracts the gold seekers San BcrnardinO Tlmcs-lndcx.
The Imperial press., 1904-05-21
tierbine

Will overcome indigestion and dys- pcpsia regulate the bowels and cure liver and kidney complaints. It is the best blood enricher and invigorator in the world. IL is purely vegetable, per fectly harmless, and should you be q sufferer from disease, you will use it if you are wise.
 R. \. Andrews, Editor and Mgr. Co., coa and Rockledge News, Cocoa, Fla, writes: I have used your Heroine in my family, ond find it most excellent medicine. Its effects upon myself have been marked benefit. recommend it unhcsitatinply. Soc. Sold by Inn pcrial Drug Co.,, Dr. r. <. Anderson, proprietor. Phone 7S.
The Imperial press., 1904-05-21
Off For a Tabled Mine

Tom Warden and his five companions, who have been planning for months a gold hunting trip to the iaqui country in Mexico left on their adventursome journey this morning and if all goes well with them il will be six long
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-02-26
The Worlds Fair Route.

Those anticipating an eastern trip
or visit to the Louisiana Purchase
exposition at st. Louis. cannot afford
10 overlook the advantages offered by
the Missuri Pacific Railway, which, on
account Of its various routes and gate
ways, has been appropriately named
"The Worlds Fair Route"
Passengers from the northwest take
the Missouri Pacific trains from Dem
yer or Pueblo, with the choice of either
going direct through Kansas City, or
via Wichita, Fort Scott and Pleasant
Hill.
Two trains daily from Denver and
Pueblo to st. Louis without change,
carrying all classes Of modern equip
ment, including electric lighted obser-
vation parlor cafe dining cars. Ten
daily trains between Kansas city and
st. Louis,
; Write or call on w. c. Mcbride, gem
eral agent, 1874 Third street, Portland,
for detailed information and illustrate
ed literature.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-02-26
Notice For Bids.

The undersigned win receive sealed
bids up TO twelve O'Clock noon OF Tues
day. March the first, 1904, at his Office
room numbered 90. Concord building
Portland, Multnomah county, state OF
Oregon, for the hereinafter described
property; said bids to be accompanied
by certified check for ten
per cent Of the bid rendered
The property to be sold con-
sIsting of all the real and personal
property Of the Rainier Mill and Lum-
her Company Except the accounts and
cash on hands) which said property is
now In the undersigneds hands and un-
der the undersigned's control and which
said property consists as follows, to-
wit:
The n. W. quarter of section 10, town
ship II north range west, in Pacific
county, Washington. Also contracts
for stumpage on $50 acres known as
Mitchell and Blaney claims, situated on
Grays river, in the state of Washing
ton; also all the logging camps and
equipment and logs approximately l.
100000 feetl, known as the Grays River
Logging camp. situated in Pacific coun-
ty, Washington,
For further information concerning
the said property call on or write to
the undersigned at his above address.
The undersigned reserves the right to
reject any or all bids and any sale
made is subject to the confirmation Of
the circuit court Of the state of Ore
gon, for the county of Multnomah.
b. d. SIGLER,
Rec, Rainier Mill & Lumber Co
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-02-26
Republican Primaries.

Notice ~ hereby given. that the re-
publican primary election will be held
in the city of Astoria. cIatsop county,
State OF Oregon, on Saturday. April 2.
1904. for the purpose Of eiecting "A DEL
egates to the Republican County con-
yention to be held In the city OF AS
toria, on Saturday. April 0, 1904. for
the purpose OF nominating candidates
for the various county Offices to be
filled at the general election to be held
on Monday June 8, 1904. The follow
Ing IL the number OF delegates, polling
places and judges and clerks appoint
ed for said primary election:
Ward No. l.--Polling place, No.
two's engine house; judges, J. G..
Trullinger, c. H. Stockton. James Els
worth; clerks, JAS Hannaford, Chas.
Abercrombie: II delegates.
Ward No. Polling 2. place, Welch
ONCE; judges. Jas. w. Welch, sam
Gallich. Il. c. Foster. clerks. #. r.
Davis, w. c. Curtis; IL delegates.
Ward No. 3.--Polllng place, w. f..
office: judges, VIM. Paint
er, L. Agren and John Nordstrom:
clerks. w. p. o'Brien, Geo. Iceland;
10 delegates.
G. C. FULTON, Chairman,
c. j. CURTIS. Secretary.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-02-26
STARTS ON TOUR OF THE
WORLD WITH $50 CASH
Japanese Student Has Been on Road for
Two Years--He i Now In the
City Of Portland.

Starting with the small capital of
$50, Newaokichi Nakamura, Japanese
student, has been more than two years
touring the world and expects consid-
erable time yet to elapse before he re-
turns to his home in Japan. Despite
his prolonged absence he has nloney
with whilh TO defray his travelling
expenses, wears good clothes and de-
ciares he IL seeing all the sights as he
goes along" He is now IN Portland.
Mr.. Nalsamura Is native OF Japan
and he ID touring the world--"e "explor-
ing" he calls it--with the object Of col
iectIng information OF useful and
practical character. He is well sup-
piled with credentials, among which
appears the following letter from Lord
fsawa, a peer OF the lower house Of the
Japanese legislative body:
"TIis intention Is, understand ii, to
collect practical knowledge OF geogra-
ply and phiIology. | have no doubt
that he win be received with respect
everywhere he goes, for he is such Il
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-02-26

gentleman as TO interest anyone whom
he meets with by his own line Of knowi
edge"
Mr.. Nakamura's trip began in Aug
ust. 1901. Fuji-san being his starting
place. This Is the sacred mountain Of
Japan, and II ID legendary thai onyone
launching project from this point Ii
certain to be successful. Ten native
admirers Of this explorer Of civilization
contributed the $50. armed with which
he began his travels. During 1901 he
made a thorough tour OF China, India.
Siam, Russia and all points In Asia.
The present is his third visit to North
America and his second tirne inside the
United States. He has been to the
Philippine Islands. Australia and sa-
nloa.
Mr.. Nakamura speaks English
enough to make himself clearly UNDER
stood, but his accent IL marked. He IL
a man Of medium stature, Of bright,
intelligent appearance and IL 40 years
Of age. by profession he II halter
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-02-26

marry me yourself" returned the gray
headed man.
The girI declared that she would, and
that explained how sixty -year-old
man happened to be securing a license
to wed twenty year-old maiden.
1t Il said that Westcott IL quite
wealthy, but he denies that hIs gold,
as well as his good nature and gray
hairs, entered into the love affair. The
young bride IN a sister Of local clair
voyant and Is well known here.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-02-26
Maiden Proposes to Gray Haired
Nan and They Are Happily
Married.
A REAL LEAP YEAR AFFAIR
Aged Groom ~ Wealthy, But
They Insist That Cupid and
not Money IN the Sole
Consideration.

Stockton, Feb. 25.--The distinction
OF having the first real leap year we'd
ding this season can be- claimed by
Stockton. II was a case OF May. vim
some and pretty popping" TO Decem-
ber, wealthy and jolly. ready accept
anee and happy ceremony on Wash
Ington's birthday. County Clerk
Graham probably never before issued
a marriage license having behind Il a
story 70 interesting as when he granted
vernum Westcott. aged 90 years, Of
Watsonville, the legal permit to wed
Miss Lizzie Shaver. aged 81, Of Stock-
ion, this morning. Today being legal
holiday, the county clerks Office was
closed. But that did not deter the aged
man. who was soon 10 become groom.
westcott called AT the police office this
morning and asked where the county
clerk might be found. The latter was
soon summoned and. as Graham was
making out the license the happy old
man eonHded the story Of how he was
wooed and won by q girl just past her
teens.
Westcott stated that short time ago
he came to Stockton from watsonvilie
on visit. Here he met Miss Shaver
and cupid cut strange caper. The old
man and the young lady grew very
friendly at once. though from his
standpoint II was more like the friend
ship Of father for daughter. Then
came the leap year proposal. AS they
sat together. 30 Westcott told the
county clerk, the young lady exclaimed
you're an awfully nice old man; Just
like you. Why don't you ge' mar
rIed p
why. no one would have an old man
like me: It's too late. You wouldn't
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-02-26

Chicago, Feb. 25.--president w. r..
Harper, Of the Chicago University. has
suffeJsd relapse OF his recent attack
OF appendicitis. and again IL under the
closest attention Of his physicians. His
exact condition liz not known to other
than his phyciclans and members Of
his family. but II lis feared at the uni
versity that his recent trip In the east
caused his malady to return in more
serious form than before.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-02-26
REcALL OF WARsHIPs.

New York, Feb. 25.--Ratifcation Of
the Panama canal treaty resulted In
the immediate recall Of the United
States warships and about one-half Of
the marines from the isthmus, says a
Herald dispatch from Panama. The
Marblehead, Petrol, Wyoming and two
torpedo boats win remain ON the Pa
cific side. The New York, Boston and
Bennington will proceed to callao. On
the Atlantic side all the warships ex-
cept two viii proceed north for man-
euyers. Four hundred and fifty ma
rlnes under Major Cole will leave.
------------~--
Election Is Undecided.
New York. Feb. 25-The presidetiaI
election in Colombia is still undecided
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-02-26

according to a Herald dispatch from
Bcgota General Reyes stiIl has q
small majority and 1T Is generally be-
lieved the electoral college will declare
him president OH July S, with General
Gonzales Valencia, vice. president.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-02-26

To Cure Cold In One Day.
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tab
let's. All druggists refund the money
II II falls to cure. Il. w. Groves sig
nature IL on each bog. 2sc. tt
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-02-26
Overs Pink MIXTURE.

It saves the baby. A perfectly harm
less preparation for teething children
Is and 90 cents bottle. Sold only at
OWL AND EAGLE DRUG STORES.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-02-26
HOTEL PORTLAND
The Finest Hotel In the Northwest
PORTLAND. OREGON.
NORTHERN PACIFIC
Time Card OF Trains

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Take Puget Sound Limited or North
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Take Puget Sound Limited for Olym-
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Take Puget Sound Limited or Kan.
sac city-SE Louis Special for points
on South Bend branch.
Double daily train service on Gray's
Harbor branch.
Four trains daily between Portland.
Tacoma and Seattle
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-02-26
Republican County Convention.

Republican County Convention.
Notice is hereby given. that Re-
publican County Convention for Clat-
sop county State of Oregon, will be
held az the City Of Astoria, on Satur-
day, April 3, 1904. at the court house
at 10 o'clock a. m, of said day. for the
purpose of nominating the following
county officers to be voted for at the
state election to be held on Monday,
June 6, 1904. and electing 10 delegates
to attend the Republican state con-
ventioE TO be held at the city of Port
land, on Tuesday, April 12, 1904, and
10 delegates to the congressional con-
vention;
Two representatives,
One county clerk.
One sheriff.
One treasurer.
One county commissioner.
One coroner.
One assessor
One surveyor
Justices of the peace and constab-
les in the various precincts.
The various precincts of the county
are entitled to one delegate at large
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1904-12-01
Revolution Imminent.

A sure sign Of approaching revolt and
serious trouble in yonr system is ner-
vousness, sleeplessdess, or stomach up
sets. Electric Biuers will ouickly dis
member the troublesome causes II
never fails tn tone the stomach. regulate
the Kidneys and Bowels, stimulate the
Liver, and clarity the blood. Run
down systems benefit particularly and
all the usual attending aches vanish
under its searching and thorough effect
iveness. Electric Bitters is only Soc,
and that Is returned il It don't give per
feet satisfaction. Guaranteed by all
druggists.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1904-12-01

Ed Sharp. Of the Dalles, was here last
week looking mp Investments in Gillian
county wheat lands. He was very tav-
cradle impress ed with the country and
will return at an early date 10 make
some investments here. Mr. Sharp is =
well known government surveyor aud
his judgement ON lands and their value
is considered that of an expert, While
in the city MIR, Sharp was the gnest OF
Mr.. W. A. Campbell. the we'll known
real estate and Insurance man.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1904-12-01
Notlce of Elnal settIement.

Notice is hereby given that the undersigned
has filed in the County Court of the State of Ore
gon for Gillian County, his final account OF the
administration of the estate of Fl. w. Penticost,
deceased, and his guardianship OF the estates Of
Mary Stevens Eva sitt, Jessie Penticost, Artie
Penticost Albert Penticost Carrie Penticost
Tillie Penticost and George PenticOst heirs at
law of the said II. w. Penticost deceased and
that said Court has by order designated Sa tHrday
the 10th day OF December, 1904, at ten o'clock in
the forenoon of said day at the County Court
house of said County in Condor, Gillian County
and State of Oregon, as the time and place for
the final hearing Of said report All persons
having objections to said report should appear
at said time and place and present such OBJ
jectiOns
w. b. PRETICOsT.
Date of first publication November 10Th. 1901.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1904-12-01
FlRnt WIN se sitter,

Thase who will persist in closing their
ears against the continual recommenea'
tion OF DR.. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption, will have long ami bit
ter light with their tronhes, II not ended
earlier hy fatal termination Read
what T. r. Beall Of Beall, Miss, has to
say Last tall my wife had every symp.
tom Of consumption. Sne took DR.,
Kings New Discovery after everything
else had failed. Improvement came aI
once and iour BOTTLES entirely cured her.
Guaranteed by all druggist, Price Sos
and 400. Trial hattle free,
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1904-12-01
Notice of Final settlement.

Notice is hereby given that the undersigned
has filed in the County Court OF the State of
Oregon, for the County of Gillian, bis report
and final account as administrator of the
estate OF August Seekamp, deceased and that
said Court has by order designated Friday,
the 10th day of December 1904 at 10 o'clock
am, at the county court room in Gillian county
State OF Oregon. as the time and place for final
bearing of said report. All persons having OBJ
jections to said report should appear at said
time and place and present such objections.
Dated eth day of November, 1904.
ROBERT sEEKAMp.
Administrator of the estate OF August seekamp
deceased.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1904-12-01
Head About to Burst From Severe
Bilious Attack.

II had severe billions attack and felt
like nv head Was abont to hurst when
got hold OF q free sample Of Chamber.
lain's Stomach and Liver Tablets.
tnok dose Of them after supper and the
next dav felt like new man and have
been feeling happy ever since, saws MIR
]. W. Smith. Of Jnliff. Texas. For hilli'
business, stomach trnnhle and coustipa-
tion these Tablets have no equal. Price
25 cents. For sale by Jarvis Pharmacy
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1904-12-01

Mr.. and Mrs. A. E. Moore, of near
Medfurd, Oregon. ara here visiting his
mother. Mrs. A. j. Mnore. his brothers,
S. ", F, W. and Ray Moore and his
sister, Mrs. james Cordell. MIR. Moore
spent couple of years in this county
almost 20 wears aga and he fnds many
changes since that time.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1904-12-01

Stock Inspector Dnthie went TO the
north end of the county Monday on of
fetal business. Reports had reached
him that some scab exists in the sheep
focks in that section and h" went down
TO investigate.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1904-12-01
A Costly Mistake,

Blunders are sometimes very expen-
sive. Occasionally life itself is the price
oi a mistake, but ynu'll never be wrong
if you take DR.. Kings New Life Pills
for Dyspepsia, Dizziness. Headache,
Liver and Bowel troubles. They are
gentle yet thorough. Csc, at all Drug
Stores
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1904-12-01

Hardman & Ramsay, prOprietOrs Of
the Condor Livery Barn, have new
ad in this impression.
A fine daughter was born last Thnrs-
day morning TO the wife Of mine host
Myers, of the Palace hotel.
Evening journal., 1904-12-30
WITTUM WINS OUT
IN FIGHT WITH LANDLORD
Held for Rent of House and
Threatened to Tenant 1t
With Negroes

No coiored people will live - No.
SO2 Rodney street so the white folk
lin that neighborhood can compose
themselves. This is the latest report
from the seat OF hostilities. Ever since
George Wittum moved out OF the house
several months ago to take up his resi-
dence at Newark, n. j., there has been
one scare after another about colored
people moving into the house, which
is large and imposing structure.
Charles Witsil is the owner OF the
house and when Mr.. W'ttum moved
out he made the latter produce bond
to guarantee the payment OF the rent
until March next Wittum threatened
once or twice to move a family of col
ored people into the house and con-
lsequently the white people in the
lntlghborhOod were much excited.
lneighborhood were much excited.
According to Mr.. Long. who repre-
sents Wittum here. Witsil this morn
ing signed n paper in the presence OF
five witnesses. releasing the bonds
man OF Mr.. Wittum from further re-
sponslblity. No trouble is now set
tied is now settled and no negroes will
OCCUPY the house. Il