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Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1905-02-27
Top Notch
Blend Coffee

Tuesday afternoon and evening
we will demonstrate our Top
Notch blend coffee; no better cot
fee can be produced for the price,
a pound, 25c.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1905-02-27

Why not stop having so many birthdays!
You must have had sixty at leasl What? Only orya Then
be hair Ayers IS Hair lair. V igor stops aoS
70 your eray hair Sold for sixty years:
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1905-02-27

m. by the handsomest young
ladies Sunday-school class in the
world.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1905-02-27

REQUIEM High mass was held
this morning at 8 o'clock in the
church of the Holy Rosary in
memory of Mrs. John Sexton,
whose death occurred in indie
pendence, Kan, on Saturday
night. Mrs. Sections maiden
name was Rose Kennedy, and was
former member of the church
of the Holy Rosary of this city.
FOR RENT-Three furnished
rooms suitable for light house
keeping; man and wife preferred
without children; call at the cor
ner of Charles and Wells streets.
2,25-3t
Thomas Finlayson of .Cleve
land, O., arrived in the city Sat-
urday evening. Mr.. Finlayson is
recovering from long and ser
ious illness, and his host of
friends here are pleased to see
him. His illness covers a period
of two years, during which time
he has undergone a number OF
very delicate surgical operations
He is a brother Of John Finlay-
son, the well-known machinist.
Miss Bessie ROome, niece of Mr..
and Mrs. Edward Roome, return
ed Saturday from Shinns-
ton, W. Va, where she has had
charge of a school for the past
six months. Hiss Roome is an eff
ficient instructor, and the school
which she conducted the past win
ter has closed one of the most
successful terms in its history.
The scholars were all greatly at
tached to their teacher, and as a
natural consequence made rapid |
rrogccSS IN their sd eS.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1905-02-27

The most and best chicken with
be served at the Citizens Hose
ho~se G.emerrew fem 5 to s p
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1905-02-27

William Gordon, oil operator,
returned this morning from a bus
mess mission of q week at Mar
ietta.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1905-02-27
Weather Prediction

Mrs. Morrison and Miss Sadie
Rale of Davenport, were calling
ss friends and shopping in the
oily today.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1905-02-27

Yesterday was the most pleas
ant Sunday we have experienced
for several weeks. The afternoon
was especially warm and pleas
ant. The sun shone bright and
was greatly enjoyed by every
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1905-04-21

members of the proud and rich aristoc-
racy Of this favored land"
As IL by a preconcerted signal. Mr..
Crawcour lifted his hand and Instantly
Mr. Mole and the other masters gave
uttcnnce to ringing cheer which
was taken up by the boys and echoed
and re-echoed through the lofty build
ing. The school was given half holi-
day to celebrate an event which it was
felt would make DR.. Begbie and his
boys mad with envy. To have a peer
IN his own right, and wealthy one,
too at Pomona House was fact
that the rival establishment could not
boast Of
On the following day his lordship ar
rived
Lord Mordenfield at the age of four
teen was the most conceited, offensive
and stuck up" little individual it is
possible to imagine. His father died
when he was very young. So much the
worse for him. His mother petted and
spoiled him in every possible way and
ON every conceivable occasion, allowing
him to have his own way and never
contradicting him; not that she
seemed to love him very much, but
because she was of an indolent disposi-
tion. and did not care to be troubled.
So If he asked for anything, he got it
without opposition. He considered him
self immeasurably superior to every
body else, and did not make a favor
able impression upon his schoolfellows.
Mr.. Crawcour placed him in Hark-
away's class, and the bed just made
vacant in Jacks room by the unfortu-
nate death of poor Fisher was given
him, He would have had room to
himself had he not said that he was
AFRAID to sleep alone. Mr.. Crawcour
did not act upon his usual plan with
him. Instead OF appointing "chum"
or companion for him, he told him to
look out and select one for himself.
His choice fell upon Jack.
II am told to select friend" he said,
"and | should like you, because you
have an open, honest face and look as
If you could fight. can't, and as l
oBeContinued)
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1905-04-21
Jack Harkdwdy's.
.SChOoIdays
....By BRACEBRIDGE HEMYNG


The noise was instantly hushed.
AT the same time" said Afr. Craw-
cour, II see no reason to remit the pun
ishment which you shirked Discipline
must be kept up. You will do the task
and hand 1t 10 to Mr.. Mole before you
are again permitted to take recreation.
After that you will repeat the task for
my satisfaction. as must show my
sense of displeasure at your boldness
in going out to play when strictly or.
dered to remain indoors. About tlie
subterfuge OF the crnmp In your hand
shall say nothing, as it was suggested
to you by greater culprit. GO to your
seat"
Jack went away much pleased to get
of so easily.
1t was now Hunston's turn.
You, Hunston, are now In Mr.. Pun
pleton's fourth class" Mr.. Crawcour
continued. II shall disgrace you by
turning you down into the second.
where you will be among the little boys
under Mr.. Stonor In addition to this
] shall publicly cane you before the
whole school"
Then he beckoned to Collinson, the
head OF the school. who proceeded to
horse the offender. Hunston was
made to get on form and climb there.
from to Collinson's back. putting his
arms round his neck, which Collinson
held firmly, seizing him by the wrists
MIR. Crawcour mounted a small table
so as to have more command ever the
boys bnck and proceeded to cane him.
A shower of blows descended faster
and faster over his back and legs.
Hunston roared Justify.
The chastisement was an exemplary
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1905-04-21

| found 1t out shall cut him for one.
and think every other decent fellow
will do the same"
Quite right. Certainly Cut him
dead" cried several, with the proverbi
al uncharitableness and fickleness of
schoolboys.
mo workhouse brats herel" cried
Hunston.
who are your" asked Jack. scarcely
knowing what to say.
II am the son Of common council
man and a deputy. Every one In our
ward OF Portsoken calls my father MIR
Deputy Hunston. That's being some
body. isn't It?'
He might be lord mayor IL he lived
long enough" said JACK. attempting
sneer.
We'll. and where is the disgrace in
that? Better be the son of an honest
and respectable mayor than the son of
nobody knows who" returned Hun
ston.
He had got hold of weapon against
Jack OF which he saw the value. md
he was not at all disposed to let 1t slip
from his grasp.
IF you say that again." said Jack.
"I'll hit you in the eyer
Two can play mt that game"
IF you are going to fight, fight" ex-
claimed one big fellow in the crowd.
1T looks to Inc as II one was afraid
and the other daren't.''
I'm not afraid of a workhouse brat"
remarked Hunston. with ineffable con
tempt.
Nor of some tradesman who has
made money by Touring his mustard
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1905-04-21
JACK STRUCK HIM VIOLENT BLOW ON THE NOSE

! and sanding his sugar" replied Jack.
| Both combatants were now ready
and enger for the fray. A ring was
formed as it had been before. when
Mr.. Mole interrupted the combat, but
on this occasion it was evident that
the antagonists meant business"
shall back you up. JackT' asked
Harvey. who was on the spot.
Yes. wish you would" was the
reply
Maple was about to volunteer the
same good office for Hunston when
Stanbridge. a young man In the sixth,
who was Hunston's cousin. came up
Going to have mill?" he asked.
Yes" was the short reply.
"All right I'll be your bottle holder,
II you haven't got one"
Thanks, very much" said Hunston
joyfully
lt did not take the antagonists long
to strip. When they had their jackets
nnd waistcOats off they faced one an
other, Jack struck the first blow, but
Hunston stepped back IN time. and 1t
did not do much damage. The fact was
Jack was in passion and only cared
about hurting his enemy. while Hun
ston was as cool as cucumber. Di,
rectiy after Hunston rushed at Jack,
feintlng with his left hand and strik-
Ing With his right Jack fell back and
lost his balance.
His second (Harvey) called time as
the first round was over.
They quickly recovered and began
again. This time Jack was more wary.
He stood well on his toes. was springy
and elastic. and darted back as rapidly
as he darted forward He had tanta-
lizing way, too. of moving his head on
Que side SO as to avoid blow, which
several times saved him from being hit
HunstOn fatigged himself by trying to
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1905-04-21
CHAPTER X.


YN few days Hunston recovered
from the effects of the thrashing
and sought quarrel with Jack,
who was not in the least back
ward in obliging him.
They met as before in the playing
field, and Hunston purposely pushed
up against Jack.
II say" cried Jack. don't you do
that ngainw
y shall il | like" replied Hunston
insolently. 'I'll pound you so that
your own father and mother won't
know you"
Haven't got either one or the 9th
en-" Jack replied.
Perhaps you never had"
This was random shot on the part
Of Hunston, but II told nevertheless.
Jack was silent.
Il believe" said Hunston. hes a
foundling or something OF that sort"
The boys who were collecting in a
little crowd around the disputants tit
tered.
Jacks face grew scarlet
What do you meanT he asked.
II have an idea you never knew your
parents. I've never heard you speak
OF them"
Suppose did not Is that my
fault?" Jack remarked, rather impru.
IDENTIFY.
"Oh, you admit It, do you? Then
wasn't far wrongy" cried Hunston hi
lariously, adding; II say, you fellows
here Is some workhouse brat or other
among us, and we have only just
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1905-04-21

one. for the principal did not leave Off
until the cane fell from his hand with
sheer exhaustion. Hunston, unhorsed,
limped back to his place. vowing bit
ter vengeance against Jack Harkaway.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1905-04-21
CHATTER xI.

%KA HE holidays were now rapidly
approaching and letters were
written home. Mr.. scratchley
wrote to Mr.. Crawcour 10 ask
II he could make arrangements to keep
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1905-04-21

YN few days Hunston recovered
from the effects of the thrashing
and sought quarrel with Jack.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1905-04-21
CHAPTER XII.

X A y HEN the boys were assem-
NV bled for the first time in
w W school, Mr.. Crawcour an.
nounced an event Of imnor.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-08-31
situation ut New Orleans.

New Orleans, Aug. 26.-Following
Is the official report to six p. m. Fri.
day: New cases, Go; total to date
1865; deaths, G; total. 232; new foci
16; total. 376; remaining under treat
ment. $50.
The figures show an increase in the
number of new cases over Thursday
report and IL there is any particular
cause to assign for 1t, 1t Is the excess
ively warm weather of the past few
days. which has ben most favorable
for the development Of the infection.
The increase is so slight, however,
that 1t does not in any way. affect the
hopeful feeling Of those engaged in
the campaign.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-08-31
Norwegian Bark Abandoned.

London. Aug. 2S.-When passing
Lizard Head Sunday on her voyage
from Baltimore to London, the At
iantic transport line steamer Mary
land signalled that she had on board
the crew of the Norwegian bark F. G..
Sieben. which she rescued III mid
ocean. She reported that she fell in
with the Sieben August "a in latitude
~ degrees north longitude 20 degrees
west (about 600 miles west of Lizard
Head. and took the crew from their
waterlogged vessel Before being
abandoned the hulk was set on fire.
When last seen the derelict was blaz-
ing fierceiy.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-08-31
Panic on street Car.

Kansas City. Mo-, Aug. 25.-The
controller Of an Electric park trolley
car blew out" Thursday night about
1880 o'clock as the car, heavily loaded
with passengers was returning from
the park. and in the panic that fol-
lowed, Miss Alicia Williams. 10 years
old, of Lawrence. Kan. was pushed
from the car. She suffered a compound
fracture Of the right leg above the an
kle. Others were bruised and scratched,
but were able to continue their journey.
Several women were badly frightened
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-08-31
MUST Quit PIree Work.

Topeka. Kan. Aug. 26.-According
to J. D. Buckalew. fourth vice presi-
dent Of the international order of ma
ehinists, on September the Santa Fe
blacksmiths must quit the Santa Fe
shops or the Federation of Labor. The
men are working on piece work, which
is strictly prohibited by the labor
federation. Buckalew says the men
are quitting now and getting positions
elsewhere in order to avoid the eX-
pected clash.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-08-31
No Delay for the EnrII.hma..

New York, Aug. 2S.-Sir Michael
Hicks-Beach. former chancellor Of the
exchequer of Great Britain, with his
wife and two daughters, arrived here
on the Umbria Sunday and went di-
rectly to the Grand Central station,
where they took the first train for
Vancouver Sir Michael Hicks-Beach
is on his way to Singapore on a gov
eminent mission. Every courtesy was
granted to him by the customs off,
cials and he left the station without
the customary delay.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-08-31
.M'sk NanMe Nser ol

All women work; some In their
homes, some in church, and some in
the whirl of society. And in stores,
mills and shops tens Of thousands are
on the never-ceasing treadmill, earning
their daily bread.
All are subject to the same physical
laws; all suffer alike from the same
physical disturbance, and the nature of
their duties, in many cases, quickly
drifts them into the horrors OF all
kinds of female complaints, ovarian
troubles, liberation, falling and dis
placements of the womb, leucorrhea,
or perhaps irregularity or suppression
of monthly periods" causing back
ache, nervousness. irritability and
lassitude.
Women who stand on their feet all
day are more susceptible to these
troubles than others.
They especially require an invigorat.
ing, sustaining medicine which will
strengthen the female organism and
enable them to bear easily the fatigues
of the day, to sleep well at night, and
to rise refreshed and cheerful.
How distressing to see q woman
struggling to earn livelihood or per-
form her household duties when her
back and head are aching, she is so
tired she can hardly drag about or
stand up, and every movement causes
pain, the origin Of which is due to
some arrangement Of the female or.
ganisE..
Miss F. Orser of II Warrenton Street,
lydia E. Pinkham's vcAetablc Con
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-08-31
SUE KELLY's BoNDsMEN.
Attorney General Coleman Brings
Action 90 Recover Kansas
state Fuuda.

Attorney General Coleman brings
Action 90 Recover Kansas
state Funds.
Topeka, Kan, Aug. 27.-Three suits.
aggregating $3.50. 900. were commenced
In the district court here Friday by
Attorney General c. @. Coleman. rep
resenting the state of Kansas against
the bondsmen OF State Treasurer T. T..
Kelly to recover state funds which
were In the hands OF the First Ma
tional bank Of Topeka at the time OF
Its failure.
The first suit Is for $500 900 and is
brought against the Title Guaranty
and Trust company OF Scranton, Pa,
and T. T. Kelly.
The second suit Is for $250,000 and
is brought against the Fidelity and
Guaranty company of Baltimore, Nd,
and T. T. Kelly.
The third suit Is for 100000 and Is
brought against the First National
bank. VIM. Sims, C. E. Noel, W. II.
ibOoSdHItcu anu " IL btNiih. u hio
action is brought to collect the amount
Of the bond given by the bank off,
cials to secure state deposits.
. The amount of state money In the
First National at the time Of the fail
ure was $547.575.06.
In speaking about the suits, Gov.
Hoch said: I'VE tried to collect the
bonds in every way before We decid-
ed to bring suit. The state has to re-
cover the lost funds and the only way
in which we can make the bonding
companies pay is to sue them"
The First National bank, in which
the state funds were lost. is the insti-
tuition which was carried down by the
failure Of c. ]. Devlii:, millionaire coal
operator.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-08-31
King Oscar Changed His Views.

Stockholm. Aug. 25.-According ia
good authority the following in gov
eminent circles regarding the acces-
sion by a Bernadotte prince to the
Norwegian throne has undergone a
complete change. King Oscar no
longer opposes the acceptance of the
crown by his son Charles. AS soon
as the union between Norway and
Sweden is dissolved his answer will
be given and it probably will be AT
firmative.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-08-31

Boston, tells women how to avoid such
suffering; she writes:
Dear Mrs. Pinkham:-
az suffered misery for several years with
irregular menstruation. My back ached; 1
had bearing down pains, and frequent head-
aches; could not sleep and could hardly
drag around. / consulted two physicians
without relief, and as q last resort, tried
Lydia e. Pinkham'sVe Vegetable Compound, and
to my surprise, every ache and pain left me:
Igained ten pounds and am In perfect health"
Miss Pearl Acl,ers of 327 North Sum.
mer Street, Nashville. Tenn, writes:
Dear Mrs. Pinkham:-
al suffered with painful periods, severe
backache, bearing-down pains, pains across
the abdomen; was very nervous and irr1ta-
BILE, and my trouble grew worse every month.
"My physician failed to help me and
decided to try Lydia E. Pinkhams Vegetable
Compound. I soon found it was doing mo
good. All ny pains and aches disappeared,
and no longer fear my monthly periods"
Lydia z. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound is the unfailing cure for all these
troubles. 1t strengthens the proper
muscles, and displacement with all Ito
horrors will no more crush You.
Backache, dizziness, fainting, bear.
ing down pains, disordered stomach,
moodiness, dislike of friends and society
all symptoms of the one cause-win
be quickly dispelled, and It will make
you strong and well.
You can tell the story OF your sui"
ferings to q woman, and receive help
full advice free of cost. Address Mrs.
Pinkham. Lynn, Mass.
sound Succeeds Where others FAM
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-08-31
Lesson for Women.

Jersey Shore Pa, Aug. 18th (Special)-:
"Dodd's Kidney Pills have done worlds OF
good for me-" That's what Mrs. c. b.
Earnest of this place has to say of the
Great American Kidney Remedy.
II was laid up SICK" Mrs. Earnest con-
tinues, land had not been out of bed for
five weeks. Then l began to use Dodd' 9
Kidney Pills and now am so | can work
and 90 to town without suffering any. i
would not be without Dodd's Kidney Pills.
/ have good reason to praise them every
where"
Women who suffer should learn lesson
from this, and that lesson is "cure the
kidneys with Dodd's Kidney Pills and your
suffering will cease" Woman's health de-
ponds almost entirely on her kidneys:
Dodd's Kidney Pills have never yet failed
to make healthy kidneys.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-08-31
GermanH RenIIes In Frnnc..

Paris. Aug. 27.-Prince Won Radolin,
the German ambassador Saturday de-
livered to Premier Rouvier the reply
Of Germany to the French note con.
corning the programme to be discussed
at the Moroccan conference. The am
bassador remained for an extended dis
cussion Of the question. which is con-
sidered to have somewhat improved
as the result Of Germany's reply.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-08-31
MUST HOLD SAKHALIN.
Japanese Sentiment strongly Gp-
posed to Dividing the Captured
Territory M Proposed.

Toxic. Aug. 2S.-The proposal that
Sakhalin be divided between Rsssia
and Japan is exciting strong popular
opposition here and II is freely pre-
dicted that acceptance OF II will result
in demonstrations against the gov
eminent. The Nichi Nichi declares:
Peace under such circumstances
would be imperfect. PeSce must be
concluded. Since the island was re-
covered mt the point Of the sword
there is no room to entertain the pro-
posal for partial surrender Of It
Should our government try to con-
clude peace in the presence Of so many
obstacles to effecting lasting peace,
the result would be only temporary
cessation of hostilities. for which We
would hold our authorities responsible
and unhesitatingly blame them. ia
pan shall adhere to her demands with
reference to the payment of indemnity
and the cession of territory"
The Hochi Shimbun expresses sur
prise that the proposal to divide SAX
halin was made, and says the prOpos
al verges on the absurd.
The Mainichi says: IF the report
ed proposal 10 divide Sakhalin is true
it is most grave and serious danger
10 our country. 1t will be impossible
to entertain 1t, as It would only serve
to SOW the seeds Of further dangers
and complications. Let us stop the
peace negotiations il the proposal is
seriously made"
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-08-31
BABY CAME NEAR DYING
From en- Awful Skin Humor-
Scratched Till Blood Ran
Wasted to q Skeleton-Speed-
ily Cured by Cut:cura.

'When three months old my boy broke
out with an itching, watery rash all over
his body. and he would scratch till the
blood ran. We tried nearly everything,
but he grew worse, wasting to skeleton,
and we feared he would die. He slept
only when in our arms. The first appli.
cation of Cuticura soothed him so that
he slept in his cradle for the first time. in
many weeks. You don't know how glad
7 was. One set of the Cuticura RENE.
dies made complete and permanent
cure. (Signed) Mrs. NJ. c. Maitland,
Jasper, Ontario"
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-08-31
Too Generous.

"And what did my little darling do In
school today" Chicago mother asked
Of her young son-a "second.g grader"
I'VE had nature study, and Il was my
turn to bring a specimen" said Evan.
That was nice. What did you do"
Fl brought q cockroach in bottle. and
] told teacher we had lots more, and II she
wanted ! could bring one every day.
Cleveland Leader.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-08-31
Promoting Education In Mexico.

Mexico City. Aug. 2S.-The depart
ment Of public instruction and the
board of education are preparing o
convoke a great congress OF Mexican
educators. the first ever held In the
country. The object Of the congress
Is TO promote unity of educational
methods throughout the republic.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-08-31
Considerable.

Tommy-Pop, what is the difference be-
tween charity and philanthropy!
Tommy's Pop-Merely, my son, that
philanthropy can afford to hirs q press
agent.-Philadelphia Record.