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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-07-07
MISSOURI RIVER BOATS.
Trips of the Old side wheeIeys In
the Early Days.

In the early days there was a regu
lar line OF packets between ST. Loui,
and ST. Joseph. all side wheelers. and
The average round trip occupied eight
days. A boat left st. Louis every day
Tor the Missouri river, and as there
were fourteen boats I'm the line each
boat made round trip once every two
weeks during the season. During the
winter the boats ran between ST. Louis
and New Orleans.
Coming up the river the boats ran
all night, but In going down they al.
ways laid up as soon as darkness set
In. In going down the river the boats
usually left ST. Joseph early in the
afternoon and laid up for the night at
weston, where there was always a lot
or freight 10 load. The next day they
went TO Lexington, the next 10 Boon
vile and the next 10 St Louis. Occa-
sionally during high water a boat
would leave Lexington at daylight and
reach st. Louis IN time for breakfast
the next morning
The boats carried from 200 TO 400
passengers on the trip up the river,
counting the immigrants on the deck.
but going back they only had cabin
passengers. The cabin fare from ST.
Louis to ST. Joseph ranged from SO
to SO, which included meals and state
room. The boats were all supplied
with fine cooks, and the passengers
lived on the best that money could
buy.
The average boat carried 800 to COO
tons Of freight in addition to passen.
gers. During low water freight that
now costs 20 cents a hundred cost s.. 30
a hundred. The expense Of a round
"Trip from st. Louis to St Joseph. in
Guiding loading and unloading, was es.
tmated at $1,000, and the income from
cost to $1,000. Each boat carried a
crew OF from so to 100 men. The aver
age value Of the boats in the line was
probably $4,000 each.
The boats were often on sand bars.
where they sometimes remained for n
day and night, but altogether the time
was made surprisingly we'll A pilot
who had a reputation for keeping his
boat off the bars commanded as high
as $500 month. Each boat was pro-
yided with two pilots, and this expense
usually amounted 10 from 5000 TO ST.
600 a month. All a river pilot saved
he put IN his watch chain. You could
tell a high priced pilot by the size Of
the links in his gold watch chain. A
rafting good first mate who knew how
to handle boat after it struck a bar
received $3.50 a month.
Poker was favorite river amuse-
ment, and It was not an uncommon
sight TO see eight or ten games going
at the same time in the main cabin OF
4 steamboat. And the playing was for
actual money, which was displayed in /
stacks on the tables.
Among the famous boats on the river |
II that time were the Kate Kinney, +.
8. Aubry, Morning Star, John ID. Per |
y, Sioux City, Omaha, Carrier and the
James II. Lucas The last named made
he fastest run In the history OF the
'iver-59 hours and % minutes from st.
Louis 10 st. Joseph.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-07-07
War History.

An old darby was watching the
@. A. X. parade one Memorial day
and was vociferously cheering the
band. l suppose you were through the
civil war. uncle" said a bystander
Ever step Of II. subj AT the sur
render too" Ever step OF II, suhv
What did General Lee say to General
0rantr' Never said muffin. sub; des
chopped or his haid an went onw
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-07-07


walls OF business and by neglect OF symp-
TOMS which have been warning him
year past, that his stomach was failing
In its duties
The symptoms OF a disordered stomach
are, among others, variable appetite, sour
rlslngs, heartburn, undue fullness after
eatlng, dull headache, dingy complexion,
dlscolored eye, fluctuations In physical
strength, nervousness, sleeplessness de-
pondency. No person will have all these
symptoms at once.
The restoration OF the stomach 10 sound
health, begins with the first dose OF DR..
Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery. The
cure progresses until the functions OF the
stomach are In healthy operation. Then
the nerves are quiet and strong, the ap-
petite healthful. the sleep restful, the eye
bright, the complexion clear.
"Please accept my thanks for the benefit
which my child received from your medl-
cine" writes Mrs w. A. Morgan. OF Silica.
year with liver complaint, indigestion and
CONSUMPTION. l gave him your Golden
Medical Discovery and Pleasant Pellets
and they did him great good. / gave him
the Discovery about eight months, and
several walls OF the Pellets. He seems 70
be perfectly well now"
III you want cure accept no substitute
for "Golden Medical Discovery"
EN,sx.s. These ORIGINAL Little Liver
~seSeN, Pills, first put up by old DR.
AeMeNa X V. Pierce over 40 years ago,
- have been much initiated but
never equaIed They re made OF purely veg
etable. concentrated and refined medicinal
principles. extracted from native American
roots and plants They speedily relieve and
cure iouI, torpid and deranged stomachs.
LlVers and Bowels and their attendant dis
tressful ailments. one or two a laxative
three or four cathsrtic
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-07-07
Almost Human rp..,,,s.u...

Mrs. McBryde-John, I'm simply dis
gusted. While was out this morning
The cat got into the pantry and ate
every single thing except a cake had
Just baked. Mr.. McBryde-what a
wonderful thing animal instinct is, to
be sure!-Cleveland Leader.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-07-07
The WIZ n.rn>x

"Ah, yes" unused Mr.. Oldboy, when
| was a young fellow and went to the
hairdresser's to get my hair cut he
used to fatter me by asking II I want
ID a shave. Now when I go to the
hairdresser's to get shave he Hatters
me by asking IL want my hair cut"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-07-07

I have seldom known any one who
deserted truth In tribes that could be
trusted In matters Of Importance
Paley.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-07-07
OBSTINATE CHSES

OF leucorrhea, excessive flowing, painful
periods, prolapsus, or falling of womb,
attended by weak back, bearing-down
sensations, liberation Of womb, pain
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-07-07

death resulted
from typhoid
fever. The doctor
himself said 10 a
friend: 9Th at
man was a suicide.
He had a splendid
constitution. /
could have pulled
him through II his
stomach had been
sound. But he
ruined his stomach
by hasty meals,
49,
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-07-07
PERE MARQUETTE
PUBLIC TIME TABLE.
In Effect Sunday. June p 1906

TRAINS LEAVE ALMA
west Esst
Train Twain
No. For No Po,
Sl-s;26 am Cd Rapids 30 O5 am Saginaw
8-6:l0 pm & Chicago 81 500 prr ( a Detr'r
Ii MoELLER, Genl Pass'r Agent.
Detroit, Mich.
II. J. WlNCHELL. Agent. Alma.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-07-07
Grand Trunk R'y System.

: All trains except Sunday.
c. G. ROBINSON, Agent.
Owosso, Mich.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1905-07-12

in the condition of cotton, confined
largely to clayey SOLE, while on sandy
lands there was improvement in spots
only. The plants have grown too
fast in the western counties, and are
generally undersized elsewhere
though healthy. Rust has appeared
in Anderson county, and ''black root"
in Clarendon. Sharp-shcoters have
done considerable damage in Ander-
son and Pickens counties. In sections
where the rainfall has been deficient,
and the plants are in consequence
email, they are blooming to the tops.
In most places the plants are fruit
ing normally.
The rains came to benefit old corn,
which is poor in every part of the
state, while young corn has become
very promising, except on bottom
lands, in few counties, where what
is left after the foods has become
very grassy.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1905-07-12
Weather and Crops.

The following is a synopsis of the
crop report as compiled by Section
Director Bauer, the week ending 8 q.
m. of the 10sh:
The average precipitation was
somewhat in excess of the normal,
with, however, many places in the
east. central and northern counties
that had little or no rain and where
the drought was intensified and is
now very detrimental to all growing
crops over the greater portion OF the
state the rainfall was wholly bene-
fetal, though scarcely sufficient for
the needs of crops.
There was general improvement
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1905-07-12
stea6man Items.
To the Editor of the Dispatch:

10 the Editor OF the Dlspatcn:
Some cf the farmers are about
through laying by their crops while
others are not. Some few have fine
crops while others are very poor.
It has been very unfaVorable for
the farmer this season. Early in the
spring the land was too wet and now
for the last seven or eight weeks it
has been too dry, and it continues to
to be so.
The cue at this place, on the 4th,
furnished by Mitchell & Burgess,
was success, there being about
seven or eight hundred people pres
ent. and not drunken man nor even
the slightest malace was heard from
any ope. There was plenty to feed
the crowd and some left, which was
cooked to perfection by Rev, D. E
Strickland, the cueist of Gilbert.
The Sunday school at this place is
progressing nicely under the man
sgement of Mr.. Perry Hall as super
intendent. The school has about
one hundred names enrolled. The
church has purchased nice organ
which is a great help to the singing.
Mr.. W. Gunter will soon have his
nice dwelling house completed, which
will be an ornament to any town
when finished.
MIR. I s. Hall is siso giving his
house a beautiful coat of paint which
will add to it's appearance.
Mrs. Mary Fink Of near Leesville,
spent portion of last week with
Mr.. W. L. Q1attlebaum's family and
other relatives at this piece.
Mr.. and Mrs. Perry Harman of
Lexington aud also Mrs. Willie Hook
of Irene, have been visiting their
parents the past week near this place.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Gnnter of the
Convent section spent yesterday here
with their daughter, Mrs. Lessie
CAN'T.
Miss Jimmie Griffith of Lexington
is visiting her aunt, Mrs. Perry Hall,
at this place.
Mr.. Milledse SbulI, of Seivern, was
seen here yesterday.
July 10, 1905
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1905-07-12
Delinquent Land Sale.

r WILL SELL BEFORE THE COURT
/ house door in the Town Of Lexington
on the first Monday in August, next,
during the legal hours of sale, one-quar-
ter of an acre in Broad River township,
in the Town Of White Rock, as follows:
All that lot in White Rock, containing
one-quarter of all acre, bounded on the
north by J. @. Shealv, east by d. A:
Richardson, west be S. D. Shealy and
south by W. E. Lorick. The above lot
will be sold as the property Of Rev. NJ.
Wesley Willis for taxes.
P. H. CORLEY, S. L. G.
June %, 1905. 6w3o
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1905-07-12
Shake Into Your Shoes,

Aliens Foot t-Ease, q powder. Il
cures painful, smarting, nervous feel
and ingrowipg nails, aud instantly
takes the sting out of corns and
bunions. It's the greatest comfort
discovery of the age. Aliens Foot.
Ease mskes tight or new shoes feel
easy. It is a certain cure for sweat
ing, callous snd hot, tired, aching
feet. Try it today. Sold by all
Druggists and Shoe stores, 25c
Don't accept any substitute. Trial
package FREE. Address, Allen S.
Olmsted, lie Roy, N. Y. 81
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1905-07-12
MdlOne's Music House,
COLUMBIA, S. G.
VIRGINIA COLLEGE
For Young Ladies, Roanoke, Va

Opens September 25, 1905. One Of
the leading Schools for Young Ladies IN
the South. New buildings, pianos and
equipment Campus ten acres. Grand
mountain scenery in Valley of Virginia,
famed for health. European and Amerl-
can teachers. Full course. Conserva-
tory advantages in Art, Music and Elocu-
ton. Certificates Wellesley. Students
from 80 States. For catalogue address
MATTE P. HARRIS, President,
Sw41 Roanoke, Va.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1905-07-12
3atesbuGg Items.
To the Editor of the Dispatch:

To the Editor of the Dispatch:
Mr.. Robert B. Kneece, proprietor
of one of the beef markets in this
town, was accidentally killed Monday
about II o'clock within the incorpor-
ated limits of this place. he had
started off in company with MIR. A.
H. Blease to go few miles in the
country to purchase beef. The
mule they we're driving became
frightened at a large fiat rock in the
middle of the road and ran away,
throwing Mr.. Kneece out head fore.
most on the rock, killing him almost
instantly. Mr.. Blense was also
thrown from the vehicle, but escaped
with slight injury. Mr.. Kueece came
to this town about two years ago
from Aiken county to run 8 beef
market. He leaves a wife and four
children to mourn his loss.
Misses Essie and Lucille E6rd, of
Lexington, are visiting Mre. Sarah
r Shuler.
Editor N. Rogers Bsyly left Tues
day morning for White Stone Springs
to attend the State Press Association
Of which he is 8 member.
Mrs. DR.. J. w. Lowman, of Orange
burg, is visiting relatives in this town
and community.
Mr.. W. P. Roof, of Lexington,
was in town last Friday on business.
Mr.. w. G. Farber is spending 8
few days in New York.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1905-07-12
Wednesday, July II, 1905.

The cue at Pelion was the first one
that we attended this season. We
made our best endeavors to arrange
our business 80 as to attend others
but try as hard as We would it was
impossible to get eff; but this one
we determined to attend no matter
at what cost or loss of time, because
in that portion of Lexington county
resides some of our warmest and best
friends and We were anxious to grasp
their hands cree more and mingle
with them in their holiday time and
share With them the pleasures OF the
occasion.
So on Saturday last, in company
with Col. George Bell Zimmerman,
Solicitor of the Fifth Judicial Cir
cult, Col. Tyron G. sturkie, rising
young attorney of the Lexington
Bar. we seated ourselves in carriage
drawn by two sleek, fat mules pre-
pared to endure the long, hot and
tedious drive, 80 as to enjoy the
pleasures that awaited us at our
journeys end. On arriving there
we found about 500 men, women and
children gathered, wearing their hol.
idsy attire and their Sunda5.go.to to
meeting smiles. There was no topic OF
general interest except the new coun-
ty project, but that only to those citi-
zsns of near by towns, which have
the ambition to become county seat
at the Inconvenience and expense OF
the people of Lexington. We are
glad to say that We found but few
Lexingtonians willing to be seduced
by the SIRENS song OF rivers flowing
with milk and sand bills bursting
with corn dodgers if they would only
forsake their dear old mother Lex.
ingson and worship at the shine of
this strange and unnamed god. We
got into quite warm discussion with
some gentlemen from the other side
of the Edisto, but as We used only
positive facts, which could not be
successfully controverted. our people
were with Us, some of them saying
they had whipped the new county
scheme twice and would do so again if
If ever came to vote, and in this they
seemed to be determined. We are
confident thst our people have no de-
sire whatever to dismember the body
of their old mother to build up the
fortunes of people of other counties
or to sppease their ambition to be.
come Office holders. Apparently their
only desire is to be left urdisturbed
and not be everlastingly stirred by
this new county agitation.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1905-07-12
For Sale.

One 25-horse boiler, one 15-horse
engine, one % inch genuine French
Burr Rock grist mill for sale cheap.
Apply to A B. Quattlebaum, Agent,
Steadman, s. G.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1905-07-12
ProtSacted Meetings.

I will hold protracted meetings at
the following places, beginning at
time appointed. Other announce
ments will be made later.
Pond Branch, 4th Sunday July.
Beulah, 5th Sunday July.
Shiloh, 1st Sunday August.
Boiling Springs, 2od Sunday Aug.
j. E. Strickland, Pastor.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1905-07-12

ssAfter the Dispensary, What?"
wonders the Oeangeburg Times and
Democrat. Why, neighbor, Blind
Tigers, or Drug Store Bar Rooms.
From either and both evils, the good
Lord deliver ue.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1905-07-12

The proposed Heywsrd county
scheme is tied up in the records Of
the court, and if the question is de-
cided favorable to the projectors it
will take every available foot of
Aiken's territory above the 'constitu.
.ionsl requirement that can be spared.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1905-07-12

We fully agree with one Of our
correspondents when he said the
name of the new county was 'sDen-
MIS-"
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1905-07-12
Barbecue.
NOTICE. DEBTORS and CREDITORS

ALL PERSONS INDEBTED TO THE
Il Estate of John F. Fulmer, are re-
ouired to make payment to the under
signed on OF before November lst, l9O5,
and those holding claims against SAID
Estate must present them, duly verified
to S. c.. FULMER,
3w35. Executor.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1905-07-12

The farmers who were'wise enough
TO hold their cotton are certainly in
the swim.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1905-07-12
It is a Fact!

That a successful business
can only be attained through
honest dealing, prompt service
and indefatigable attention to
detail.
That no permanent success was ever
attained through trickery and subter-
fuge.
That quality wins first, last and al
ways, and that manufacturers produce
different classes of Pianos.
That there are some Pianos much bet
ter than Others.
That it is our policy never to misrep-
resent anything, nor allow our salesmen
to do so.
That we know that this is good pol
icy, because through strict attention to
these methods, our business continues
to grow rapidly.
That it means good deal to you to
know in advance that the reputation OF
our line of pianos have been established
from IS to 50 years.
That there is one in Columbia used at
least 40years, and the tone quality shows
no evidence Of going out Of business.
That the pianos that you will secure
from Malone's Music House will be the
best that we, with years Of experience
in choosing the best, can buy,
For Catalogue, prices and terms, ad-
dress.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1905-07-12
Barbecue.

WE WILL FURNISH A FIRST
W class barbecue with refreshments
at the residence Of John 4. Shealy, near
Boiling Springs, on the 29th Of July,
1905. Music will be furnished by a
prominent string band. Everybody is
cordially invited.
H. w. SHEALY;
G.. W. SHUMPERT.
6W3S.Dd
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1905-07-12
Barbecue.

r WILL FURNISH AT MY PLACE,
i on Saturday, July 10Th, first class
barbecue, with refreshments, Prominent
speakers will be present. A good din
ner and nice time is promised to every
body Come. DAVIS D. SMITH.
5W36.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1905-07-12
Circulation. 2,OO5.

The subscription price Of the Dispatch
is 81 year; 50 cents for six months; %
cents for three months-invariably cash
in advance.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1905-07-12
Barbecue.

r WILL GIVE A FIRST CLASS
| Barbecue and Refreshments at Mr..
Austin Meetze's Place, five miles south
of Peak, and two and one-half miles north
of Spring Hill, on what is known as
the Shady Grove road, on the second
Saturday in August, being the 18th day.
Every effort will be made to make the
day a pleasant and an enjoyable one.
Music and dancing will be the order of
the day. The music will be furnished
by the well known Counts String Band.
Come one, come all, and enjoy YOUR
selves. JOSEPH W. MEEIAE.
July 5, 1908. 6W4O.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1905-07-12

Subscribe for the Dispatch and
Home and Farm.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-05-29
New Guinea Cannibals.

The papuan cannibal of New Guinae
regards all deaths as having a violent
cause. Whenever a native dies from
sickness 1t is believed that the sick
ness resulted from some plot. In order
to detect the murderer, therefore, parts
OF the dead person are distributed
among the members Of the household
and after a time examined by a certain
official In the community, who might
be said to correspond to an American
coroner, district attorney. judge and
jury all combined. II any part Of these
uncanny relics has changed to an un-
natural color It's possessor is imme-
diately executed and eaten by the
other relatives.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-05-29
Why Suffer From rheumatism?

Why suffer from rheumatism when
one application of Chamberlain's Pain
Balm will relieve the pain? The quick
relief which this liniment affords
makes rest and sleep possible and
that alone is worth many times its
cost. Many who have used it hoping
"nly for a short relief from suffering
have been happily surprised to find
that after awhile the relief became
permanent. Mrs. v. H. Leggett OF
Yum Yum, Tennessee. U. s. A., writes.
II am a great sufferer from rheuma.
tism all over from head to foot, and
Chanberlain's Pain Balm Is the only
thing that will relieve the pain" For
sale by all druggists.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-05-29
Saved By Dynamite.

Sometimes, a flaming city is saved
by dynamiting a space that the fire
can't o Sometimes, a cough
hangs on so long, you feel as II moth.
ing but dynamite would cure 1t. z. r.
Gray, OF Calhoun, Ca. writes: my
wife had a very aggravated cough,
which kept her awake nights. Two
physicians could not help her: so she
took DR.. Kings New Discovery tor
Consumption, Coughs aud Colds
which eased her cough. gave her
sleep. and finally cured her" Strictly
scientific cure for Bronchitis and La
Grippe. At all druggists, price soc and
S1.00; guaranteed. Trial bottle free.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-05-29

thing, and often I could hardly ~straighten
my back. The aching was bad In the
daytime. but just as bad at night. and I
was always lame N the morning. I was
bothered with rheumatic pains and drop
sical swelling Of the feet. The urinary
passages were painful, and the sccretions
were discoloed and " free that often
] had to rise at night. I felt tired oil
day. Half a box served to relieve me,
And three boxes effected 4 permanent
cure"
A FREE TRIAL Of this great kidney
medicine which cured Mr.. Justns will
be mailed on application to any part Of
h United States. Address Fostrr-Mi,-
burn Co, Buffalo, n. Y. Sold by all
dealers, price City cents per box.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-05-29
A Good Suuuestion.

Mr.. c. b. Wainwright Of Lemon
City, Fla, has written the manufac.
turers that much better results are oh.
tanned from the use Of Chamberlain's
Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy
In cases OF pains in the stomach, collie
ana cholera morbus by taking it In
water as hot as can be drank. That
when taken In this way the effect is
double In rapidity. TT seems to get
at the right spot instantly" he says.
For sale by all druggists.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-05-29
NOTICE OF PUBLICATION.

Territory OF New Mexico,
County Of San Miguel.
In the Probate Court Of San Mig.
uel County. New Mexico.
In the Matter OF the Estate of O'Brien
Cayou, Deceased.
Take notice that I, the undersigned
have been duly appointed Administra-
tor of the Estate OF O'Brien Cay0u.
deceased, by the Honorable Probate
Court of San Miguel County, New Mex.
leo. and all persons having claims
against said Estate are hereby re.
quired 10 present the same to the
undersigned within the time pre-.
scribed by law.
April Goth, 1905. A. NJ. ADLER,
Administrator Of the Estate of
O'Brien Cayou, deceased.
Las Vegas, New Mexico.
w. Il. BUNKER, Esq,
Attorney for Administrator. sos