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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-07-29
More Cars of steel.

OF the 1861 freight cars ordered
Tor American railroads last year 900
were of steel construction
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-07-29
me only high grade Baking Povvdos
made at q moderate prIca.
Calumet
Baking
Powder

many mans only extravagant hah
it is wife.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-07-18
3. "They gave freely as God pros
pered them" Matt. 10; 8.
Mrs von Tobels Review

3. "They gave freely as God pros
pered them" Matt. 10; 8.
Mrs. Won Tobel's Review.
A most interesting and valuable fea-
ture of the program was the reading
of a paper by Mrs. Rudolf Won Tobel,
who reviewed the history of the
church in it's beginning, setting out
many incidents of important church
history
"As our county was at one time
part of Meagher county, so our
church grew from the same source.
In the days of small beginnings, the
call went up from us, Come over into
Macedonia and help u.s. Our answer
came in the summer of 1890, when
Rev. George Edwards. of White sui
phur Springs, and DR.. Wishard. the
synodical missionary, came into our
midst and announced that they had
come to organize Presbyterian
church. We welcomed with great
heartiness these men of God. who had
come to help us in raising house
of worship. For five successive days
services were held in the old MethO-
dist church. A meeting was called
here for the afternoon of July IA.
Seven people, representing four fami
lies-Mrs. Stone. Mrs. Hanson, Dr.
willard. Mrs. Watson. H. r. Watson
and Mrs. Won Tobel. met with Dr.
Wishard and Mr.. Edwards and organ
lied the First Presbyterian church OF
Lewistown. The promise of Christ
Where two or three are gathered IN
my name. there will I be also. was
felt in our little gathering and gave
us faith to hope for great things
Three of the seven. Mrs. Stone, the
saint courageous, Mrs. Hanson, oul
mutual friend. and Mr.. watson. the
grand old man of whom all old-tim
ers speak with reverence and affection
have since joined the churcn triumph
| ant in the great beyond.
"Rev. George Edwards was invited
to act as stated supply. Mr.. Watson
and ]. C. Powell were elected 10 serve
as elders. but neither one qualihed
thus leaving the whole buruen ol al
fairs on Mr.. Edwards shonlders. III y,
Hanson. DIR. willard ana MT .s ., .nil
lips we're elected as the first trustees
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-07-18

agree to pay the sums opposite their
respective names for the purpose of
building and completing a Presbyter-
ian church at Lewistown. Montana,
during the year 1892" Building COM
mittee: G. w. Cook, chairman; Geo.
Edwards, treasurer; Chas. Rogers, F.
E. Smith, w. F. Hanson, Samuel Phil
lips. The first four names on the list
for 500 each, are G. w. Cook, w. F.
Hanson, Samuel Phillips, the Presby-
terian Sunday school. Some of the
other subscriptions are interesting.
For instance. Rev. U. F. Hawk, of the
M. E. church, paid $25 upon condition
that the Presbyterian minister would
subscribe like amount toward the
Methodist Episcopal parsonage. then
in course of erection. The largest
subscriptions were $3.50 from the Board
of Church Erection and check for
$500 from the Central Presbyterian
church. of Des Moines, Iowa.
Exhibit C.: A subscription list for
the purchase of church bell of cop.
per and tin alloy to be placed in the
tower of the Presbyterian church.
Exhibit d: A Christian Endeavor
souvenir spoon. presented to Mr.. Ed
wards by the Y. P. S. C.. f. of Lewis
town. on September %, 1895, to COM
memorate his 3Sth birthday.
Exhibit E: A subscription list "to
replace the loss sustained by the Rev.
George Edwards in the fire on Satur-
day night. September %. 1896"
Exhibit F: A communication to Mr.
Edwards dated April 3. 1895. signed
! by the leading citizens and business
firms of Lewistown. showing their ap
probation of his labOrs in the com
munity and urging him to remain as
pastor of the church. Mrs. Edwards
prOnounces this testimonial the finest
diploma Mr.. Edwards has ever receiv
ed, not excepting that of Princeton
University.
Mr.. Edwards closed his address by
Indicating three factors that entered
into the success that attended church
work in early days in LewistOwn. viz
l. ''They were all with one accord.
Acts, 2: 1.
2. For the people had mind tt
work." Neh. 1: s.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-07-18
PRESBYTERIAN
ANNIVERSARY
CONTINUED from page H.

"And my God shall fulfill every need
of yours according to his riches i'll
glory in Christ Jesus. Now unto our
God and Father be the glory for ever
and ever, Amen.
Brethren, pray for us.
"My faithful wife and co-laborer on
your behalf salutes you.
"The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ
be with you all. Amen.
Written from Lawrenceville, ILL.,,
the 14th of June, in the year of our
Lord, Nineteen Hundred and Five.
See Paul's Epistle to the Philip
pians."
Rev. George Edwards Address.
After the reading of these letters,
Rev. George Edwards, of Great Fails,
spoke for half an hour on THE Begin
nings of Things" The address was
not committed to writing but we will
mention some of the historical Incl
dents which he recalled. The first
Presbyterian minister to visit Lewis
town was E. p. Linnell Presbyterial
missionary. in the spring of 1886. AT.
terward Rev. r. NJ. Stevenson, of Boze-
man, visited the town. That was in
October. 1886. Mr.. Edwards had just
finished his studies at Princeton. N
j., and had been ordained by the Pres
bytery of Des MOines as an evangelist
to labor in Montana territory. Rev.
Stevenson, as chairman of the com
mittee on home missions of the Pres.
bytery of Montana, visited Lewistown
and White Sulphur Springs to choose
field of labor for Mr.. Edwards. He
was located at White Sulphur Springs.
where he remained until the fall of
1890, when he thought that he heard a
call to come to lewiston n. Elder s.
E. McNair, of Utica. loaned Mr.. Ed
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-07-18

wards his freight outfit of four white
horses and a wagon and trail with
which the pilgrim preacher moved his
library and furniture ACROSS the coun-
try from White Sulphur to Lewistown,
a distance of more than 100 miles. 1t
was then that Mr.. Edwards learned
to pull freight" and drop trail"
While en- route he spent Sunday at
TIBET and preached in the school
house.
The Presbytery of Montana was to
meet at Deer Lodge in the latter part
of the same week. Mr.. Edwards was
stated clerk and had possession of the
books of Presbytery so after unloading
the wagons at LewistOwn on Tuesday
morning. he fastened with the freight
outfit to Utica, returned it to the Nc
Nair ranch, four miles up the river,
and boarded the stage at Utica at 10
p. m. bound for Great Falls. The stage
wandered in an October snow storm
before reaching Stanford. where they
finally changed horses at a. m. The
storm became so bad tina the driver
and his single passenger camped on
Surprise creek hill, waiting for the
dawn. Daylight did not help mattei 6
much, as the snow hid the trail and
mist concealed all mountains and
land marks. The day was pleasantly
spent in decorating Bower Bros. sheep
range with geometrical figures, mostly
circles. Geyser was reached at p,
m. 1t had taken IL hours to cover the
IS miles from Stanford to Geyser. 1t
was three days later before the DC
tober storm allowed the first stage to
pull out for Great Falls.
Mr.. Edwards exhibited to the con
gregation a number of souvenirs OF
his pastorate at Lewistown from 1896
to 1895, as follows:
Exhibit A: A memorandum book
showing the receipts and expenditures
in building the manse in 1901, and in
building the church in 1923. The
book shows that when the bell hat
been placed in the tower there hat
been paid out in building the church
$5,O8O.39, not counting some months
of donated labor.
Exhibit B: The original subscrip
ton list in which "the undersigned
The Tupelo journal., 1905-03-24
NUMBER 81
MAYORS COURT.

Owing to the illness of Mayor An
derson, Alderman j. w. Hoyle has
been acting as Mayor pro TEN. On
Wednesday in his court, Trice Williams,
colored, who runs lunch stand near
the Union depot, war arranged upon
charge of retailing and entered a plea
of guilty. The court sentenced Will
Jams to pay fine of $4,000 and 80 days
on the county farm. He was arranged
also upon the charge of receiving
stolen goods and entered a plea OF
guilty on this charge also He received
a sentence of So fine and sixty days
on the county farm.
Jim Smith, colored, who has been
assistant of Trice Williams, was ar
ranged upon the charge of retailing,
entered plea of guilty and received
a sentence of $4,000 fine and 80 days on
the county farm.
The Frisco Road was before the May
or on the charge of having blocked the
crossing on Church street longer tran
the statutory limit of five minutes. The
road was found guilty and fine of SO
assessed against it.
The Tupelo journal., 1905-03-24
SPELLING BEE
FRIDAY NIGHT
A Good Crowd Present and Neat Sum
Realized for the Confederate
Monument.

The spelling match advertised
for last Friday night under the
auspices of the Daughters of the
Confederacy was well attended
and greatly enjoyed by those
present. The sides were chosen
by Mrs. Kate Finley and Capt.
James Kincannon with about
twenty-five spoilers to the side.
AS a rule those chosen responded
promptly but a number declared
their inability to spell and de-
clined to take part. Guy w.
Mitchell gave out the words from
Webster's old Blue Back Speller
and as the sides lost some of
their champion spoilers the con-
test grew more interesting and
exciting. The contest revealed
the fact that some who ordinarily
can spell we'll were tripped on the
simplest words and sent to their
seats amid the laughter of those
who were too timid to take part.
The contest finally narrowed
down to one on each side, Mrs.
Topp and MissCorinne Laney. For
some time the excitment was at
a bigh stage when the match was
brought to a close by Mrs. Topp
missing and Miss Laney spelling
the word. The spelling of the
venerable Mrs. Mary Topp was
truly remarkarkable for one
of her age, having passed her
SEVENTEEN birth day. Others
who deserve special mention
are Mrs. L. H. Dabbs, Miss
Kate Troy, Miss Clara Bell Goar,
Mr.. Black and little Miss Ruth
Brown. Mr.. Black was the last
gentleman on the floor and was
awarded the gentleman's prize
a box of cigars. Miss Corinne
Laney was awarded the prize
of the contest-a box of fine
candy. Another contest will be
held later for the purpose of
giving those who did not take
part before to appear and defend
their reputation as spoilers. !,
The sum of $35. SO was realized
and will be placed to the credit
of the Confederate Monument
fund.
Much credit is due Mrs. Doug
las Hood for the nice manner in
which the entertainment was
conducted.
The Tupelo journal., 1905-03-24
CHARLIE BOX KILLED BY CHARLIE
ROBINS NEAR LEIGHTON
Box Attacked Robins With a Knife and
Was Struck Over the Head.

A VERY UNFORTUNATE AFFAIE
A difficulty was begun at Sher.
man on Saturday evening last
which terminated in the death of
Charles Box at the hands of
Charlie Robins upon the return
Of the parties to their homes in
Lee county northwest of Leigh
ton. The facts as we got them
are as follows: Box; who was a
cousin of Robins moved from
Tippah county early in the year
and was working with Robins
makinga crop. Mr.. Robins was
furnishing Box with supplies and
the latters account had grown as
large as Mr.. Robins felt he could
afford at this season of the year
and upon the request of Box for
barrel of flour Robins suggested
that he buy a sack, stating that
he, Robins, was only buying this
amount, that no work had yet
been done on the crop and that
he felt that their accounts should
be kept down as much as pos
sible. Box became very angry
and began to abuse Robins who
told him that he did not want a
difficulty and left him. On arriv-
ing at home that afternoon the
matter was renewed and resulted
in the difficulty which cost Box
his life.
Robins surrendered himself to
Esquire Mize when he learned of
the death of Box and had his pre-
liminary hearing at the Court
House in Tupelo Tuesday NOR
ming. The witnesses corrobor-
ated each other in their state
ments. T. j. Brandon, c. S.
Kemp and Bill Spearman negro
were in the lot at the time and
all stated Box attacked Robins
with a knife and that in the diff
ficulty Robins got hold of a stick
and struck Box over the head.
Box did not seem to be hurt very
badly at the time but grew worse
and died during the night. The
preliminary hearing before Esqs.
Mize and Pound and resulted in
the discharge of Robins as the
evidence showed that the killing
was clearly done in self defense.
The defense was conducted by
Guy w. Mitchell who made a
convincing argument that his
client was not guilty of the charge
The affair is very much regretted
by Mr.. Robins but it was
one of those unfortunate circum-
stances that could not be avoided.
The Tupelo journal., 1905-03-24
STATENTENT
SHOWING THE CONDITION
of the
Peoples Bank & Trust Co.
TupeIO, Mississippi,

On March Is. 1905.
Published by direction of CHAPTER IA Of
Aiiiio'"'eu Oo''' u i''-'
RESOURCES.
Loans and discounts on per
sonal endorsements. real
estate or collateral securi-
ties s lG2. .973.09
Overdrafts secured. unsecur-
ed and advances on cotton 90 358 OF
Levee bonds and stock ac-
count ----------- 15,35000
Banking house ----------- 3.8l4.64
Other real estate. .------- 100000
Furniture and fixtures ------ 5,753.07
Expenses ------------------ l23. Va
Sight eXchange------------ -, l6S- -
Cash on hand. ---------- 18,Ol8.57
---------- -
The Tupelo journal., 1905-03-24
FOrtni9htIy Matinee Club.

A charming evening of pleasure and
social interest was spent with Mrs.
Julia Blair as hostess of Fortnightly
Matinee Club on Wednesday, March the
fifteenth.
After cordial welcome from our
hostess, we were invited to the dining
room where Mes Goodlette and Boyle
served hot chocolate and whipped cream
from a table made dainty with soft
lights and pink carnations.
Cut glass bowls of violets, purple and
fragrant, mingled their perfume with
long stemmed jonquils, bringing visions
of spring with their jasmine like sweet
ness.
In the absence of Mrs. High, Mrs.
w. J. Hoyle was president for the
evening, and announced the following
program.
Subject, Transcendentalism in New
England.
First came an interesting table talk
by Mrs. billiard, on the great American
statesman, Daniel Webster.
This was followed by delightful music
from the skilled touch of Mrs. Elizabeth
Harris. Paper The Brook Farm Com
munity.
Mrs. Allen.
Reading. 'The Blithedale Romance"
Mrs. Harris.
Reading selections from Miss Alcott.
Mrs. S. B. Kinds.
At it's conclusion most delicious
salad course was served by four dainty
young ladies, Misses Ida Porter, Juanita
Clifton and Louise Frazer and Eleanor
Blair.
A large number of guests enjoyed
Mrs. Blair hospitality on this occasion.
Among them were Mesdames Fontaine
Laura billiard, Yates, Reeves, Leake,
Boyle, Berkley, Hill, Geo. Mitchell,
Witt, Easley, Baker, Motlow, w. W..
Trice, F. Johnson, Joe Armstrong, J..
M. Allen, Lauderdale of Shannon, Clovis
Kinds, Ford, Goodlett, Murphy Thomas,
Misses Goar, McCanless, Laney, Conn,
F. Williams, Louise Frazer, Ida Porter,
Juanita Clifton.
The Tupelo journal., 1905-03-24
Memorial Services

On Tuesday morning Chancery
Court adjourned out of respect
to the memory of the lamented
Chancellor H. L. MuldroW and a
couple of hours spent in euology
of the life and character of the
deceased. Col. w. L. Clayton
was called to the chair and was
first to deliver his eulogy. He
was a member of Col. Muldrow's
regiment during the late war
and paid a fine tribute to his
former comrade as a soldier.
public official and private citizen.
Among those who spoke were
w. M. M. Cox, ]. M. Thomas, ].
S. P. Boggan, J. G. Robins, Rev.
G. K. Marshall, and DR.. j. M.
Hoyle, who paid fitting tribute
to the memory Of the late chan
cellor.
The Tupelo journal., 1905-03-24
Chancery Court

Chancery Court convened in
regular session Monday morning
with Chancellor Lamb of Corinth
presiding. The docket was pretty
full, especially of divorce cases,
the number exceeding that of
any other previous court. The
business before the court was
dispatched with ease and judicial
dignity by the new chancellor
who wears the ermine with be-
coming dignity and modesty.
Chancellor Lamb added to his
number of friends by his urbane
manners and the fairness of his
decisions.
The Tupelo journal., 1905-03-24
". II. Berry HOnOred.

Our fellow -townsman, w. H. Berry,
was signally honored by being elected
as Adviser Lieutenant for the state, the
second highest office in the Head Camp
Woodmen of the World, at their Grand
Encampment last week at Natchez.
Mr.. Berry went as the representative
of our local camp and while stranger
to most of the representatives they saw
in him good material and elected him
to the second office. Our local lodge
feel highly complimented in having one
of our members so hOnored.
The Tupelo journal., 1905-03-24
County Medical Association

We are requested by DR.. w. c.
Spencer, County health ficer, to an
nounce that DR.. C. d. Mitchell Coun-
cellor of the third distric5, will be n
Tupelo on Monday, 27 proX., for the
purpose of organizing a County Med
ical Association. All physicians in the
county are urgently requested to be
present.
The Tupelo journal., 1905-03-24

The senate adjourned after be-
ing in session since the 4th inst,
without having approved the
presidents agreement to collect
the revenues of Santo Domingo.
Our country has plenty'of its own
business to attend to besides
collecting debts for other people.
The Tupelo journal., 1905-03-24
Reduction Sale in Trunks,
Hand Grips and Suit Gases

Our entire line cut way down. Now is your
chance to get good Trunk or Vaise for a
little money. Our line is entirely too large
and must be cut down Come and see for
yourself
The Tupelo journal., 1905-03-24
TO SPEAK HERE
SATURDAY, APRIL FIRST.

Just as we go to press we learn
that Gov. Vardaman will address
the Lee County Cotton Growers
Association at the court house in
Tupelo on the above date at 3,
o'clock, D. m.
The Tupelo journal., 1905-03-24
R + = . r T
of the condition of the
First National Bank

at Tupelo, in the State of Mis-
sissippi, at the close of business
March IA, 1905.
No. 1921.
The Tupelo journal., 1905-03-24
Hart, Schaffner 4 Marks
Spring Clothing.

This is positively the finest clothing in Tu-
pelo to-day. Stylish young meR-- You'll never
find snappier sack suit style than the Hart,
Schaffner and Marks Varsity, price $14.5O.
One of the newest and best of the season. s
sack suit styles, Hart, Schaffner and Mark S
Straight Front" You'll find it satisfactory
if you wear 1.-THE fit is perfect, our price
$4,000
The Tupelo journal., 1905-03-24
THOUGHT OF A RAINCOAT.

Ladies raincoat is perhaps misleading
name for these full length garments. Of
course they are rain proof, but they are now
worn for dressy purposes as well as for pro-
lection against the elements For street wear,
shopping, informal evening wear, driving, etc.
they are now quite popular. We are offering
variety of styles and sizes. You can un-
doubtedly be suited. Prices range from $3.50
to S11 90 and as high as 500. 90.
The Tupelo journal., 1905-03-24
Cbe Quickest rflaiI Order

department in the South. Because you live out
of the city is no reason why you should not be as
well dressed as the city woman. This department
is here to help you. Give us trial order. We pre-
pay charges on orders of $500 and over.
The Tupelo journal., 1905-03-24

at Iupelo, IN the State OF MIS-
sissippi, at the close of business
March IA, 1905.
No. 1921.
RESOURCES.
Loans and discounts -$ 1872, 1876. q
Overdrafts secured and unse-
cured. and advances on
cotton --.-------------- 81, ,43247
U. S. bonds to secure circu-
lation ----------- 25,O0O.OO
Stocks, securities, etc 10, 1922
fixtures ----------- 100000
Due from National Banks mot
reseave agents. ------- l0,2ll.0l
M bankers 1-.-e 1920
Due from approved reserve
agents ----.----- 17,311.57
Checks and other cash items 16S.q
Fractional paper currency,
nickels and cents - 20O.S6
Specie .- $8.073.75
Legal tender notes 3, 500. 90 IL, ,473. 70
Redemption fund with U. S.
Treasurer Is per cent. of
circulation) )------ 1,250.00
Total. 1891, ,66s,44
LIABILITIES.
Capital stock paid in---S 100000
Surplus fund nd 25,000.00
Undivided profits, less ex-
penses and taxes paid 3,93O.95
National bank nores out
standing ---------------- 25,OOO.OO
Due to state banks and
bankers. .-------------- 1,539.s5
Individual deposits subjectto
check ------------------- 21S, ,691. Ia
Cashiers checks outstanding 7.50
Bills payable, including GER
tifcates of deposit for
money borrowed -- 12,500,00
Total --------------$ 331, ,669. A
State of Mississippi, &C
County of Lee. 90
I, S. T.. Harkey, President of the
above named bank, do solemnly swear
that the above statement is true to the
best eff my knowledge and belief,
S. T. HARKEY, President.
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this 21st day of March, 1906
r. E. GRYDER, Notary Public.
Correct Attest:
]. @. ROBINS,
F. johnson,
w. W. TRICE,
- -. -. Directors.
The Tupelo journal., 1905-03-24
TUpELo, MISSISSIPPI FRIDAY MARCH "a, 1905.
COTTON GROWERS MEET
Governor varda .alan Called Home
by the Death Of His Mother.

by the Death Of His Mother.
DIX NOT ADDRESS ASSOCIATION.
The Lee County Cotton Growers
Association met at the Court
House Saturday at /. 80 O'Clock
and held an interesting meeting.
| A large crowd was in town for
the purpose of hearing Gov.
Vardaman's address but was dis
appointed on account of the death
of the governors iother the night
before which called him home on
the first train. The convention
Lpassed the following resolutions:
|"Whereas, we have learned with
profoundregret OF the death of the
venerable mother of Gov. Varda-
man, therefore, be it
Resolved, That we tender to
Governor Vardaman our sincere
coincidence in his great bereave-
ment and assure him that he has
our deepest sympathy in this
| hour of his greet sorrow.
/ Resolved fur her, That tele-
gram of coincidence be sent to
Governor on behalf of this associ-
alton.
SOLICITORS APPOINTED
| On motion and second, it was
ordered that Two solicitors be
appointed at Zach precinct to
carry around he list and get
signers to the obligation to reduce
the acrage, and for this service
be allowed six cents for each
name enrolled and for collection
of the dues of twenty-five cents
for each signet. The following
solicitors were appointed.
! Palmetto r ibt Garner, Hugh
Caff.
Verona r. D. Gibson, Robt
! Burt.
Tupelo o-D. i. Johnson L. R.
Gates.
Shannon NJ D. Temple, Frank
Temple.
Baldwin ] 2. Dulaney, J. S.
| RadfOrd ~
s;''::: $; ".r.,..s. r.,. s.... ,...
| [. Bryson.
Saltillo- Will Francis, w. P.
Gardner.
Macedonia L. B. Ash, Lon
Livingston.
Unity. T. Davidson, Afford
Smith.
Leighton w. Clark, John
Filgo.
Auburn C. A. Roberts, J. 7.
Morgan.
Eeggville B. F. Mcdonald,
Geo. Patton.
| Mooresville Will Austin, O. B.
Troy.
Gilvo-W. H. Green j. C.
Vaughn.
Plantersville-A. M. Rogers,
j. T. Johnson.
Richmond Polk Stovall, Will
| Armstrong.
| Nettleton-S. L. Young, w. A.
Gray.
! Petersburg-L. C. Payne, |. B.
Coggin.
LETTER FROM PRESIDENT CLARK
READ
The Secretary, John M. Witt,
here read a letter from Pres.
Clark of the state organization
announcing that the executi We
comittee of the state would meet
in Jackson on Wednesday, 22
inst, for the purpose of making
out a definite line of campaign.
| All the county organizations are
requested to call a meeting at as
early a date as possible for the
purpose of fully discussing the
situation. The executive COM
mittee will send a prominent
speaker to address these county
meetings.
On motion Saturday, April
- was named as the daV for the
County meeting and the executive
committee requested to send
a speaker here to address the
organization. Those present were
addressed by Chairman Taylor and
J. @. Robins who urged a thorough
organization. On motion the con-
vention adjourned to meet on
April, 1st. at 100 P. M.
Memorial Services