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Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-11-20
The Leader.
ALL ABOUT BLUEFIELD

Don't forget the Surprise store
when you are out making purchases
Or. John c. Darst, of Pcarisburg.
is a visitor in the city
a. f. Bivins, one of the leading
lumbcrman of this section, was reg
istcrcd at the Windsor last night
When you go out shopping stop
at the Surprise store ana take look
at the holiday goods
II. X. Kipps, of Christiansburg.
Va, is prospecting in the city with q
view of locating hrrN
return railing i'm the city post
Office would add much to the con
venicncc of the general public
The Surprise store is fun OF aM
kinds of attractions. Come and see
them
Wonder why the city council or
supervisors don't put down side
walk on Ellis Street
Our genial friend b. b. Harding.
left on Is yesterday morning for
points on the Elkhorn
Engineer w. f. Perkins sold his
residence on West Bluefeld avenue
last week for $500
j. c. Lovern and II. l.. Fulwidcr
extra passenger conductors, arc visit
ing j. G. Lovern. of this city and will
remain for few days.
j. r.. Bishop has returned from a
months stay at Hat Springs, Arkan
sas, much improved in general
health. II
w r. Craddock, prosperous far
mer near Glen Lyn Va. is i'm tn,
city having been called here by tho
illness of his daughter, who is sick
of typhoid fever
We are informed that Bluefeld is
headquarters for one hundred and
sixty travelling men, and jolier
lot of fellows you never met This
is quite an army when you come to
think of it.
There is a slide at Tip Top and a
bridge washout at Maxwell. which
temporarily impcded traffic on the
Clinch Valley division of the N & w
yesterday to some extent All right
today.
Justice of the Peace ]. S. Biggs, of
Oakvale was in the city yesterday
on his way to Princeton where he
is a witness in the celebrated case
of the Deepwater Railway Company
VS.. ID. A. Johnston, who owns a model
country home
The public school building i'm South
Blucfield is rapidly nearing compile
ton, and when finished will be an
ornament to that part of the city
one of Bluefelds most progressive
business men pronounced the loca
ton as an ideal one.
Miss Daisy Morgan and Mrs
Charles Hammct and son, of Salem
Va, after a two weeks visit to Mrs
r. w. Cubbage, have returned toI
their home Their sojourn i'm our
city was a very pleasant one We are
pleased to learn.
Civil Engineer Berlcy Burleson. of
the ~ & w. now stationed at Wclch.
made the Leader a call yesterday and
was the first to take advantage Of
our magazine offer which appeared
for the first time on Sunday He IS
one Of our pleasant friends and never
fails TO pay his respects to the Lca-
der when opportunity presents it's
self
Frank Burton. who was shot last
Friday at Bondtown is still living
but in a dangerous condition Bur
ton was going into dive to arrest
man by the name Of Charles NicI
when AN ex-couvict by the uamc of
James Mullen who was running the
dive raised from his bed and shot
Burton Tt is not thought hat tho
wounded man will recover but suu
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1906-09-12
The August Weather Report.

The pas. month. according TO a bull.
letin issued by Observer C. w. Ling,
of the Havre weather bureau station,
was Of normal temperature, the aver.
age mean temperature for August be.
ing 81 degrees, which was the record
during the mouth. The highest tenn.
perature last month was lob degrees,
andthe lowest 40 degrees.
The total precipitation last month
Les inches, which was greater
than the average for August in former
years. For the expired eight months
of the present year, there Is still a de.
fciency Of precipitation to the amount
of about one.half inch, compared with
the average of former seasons.
The past month had seventeen clear
days, ten partly cloudy. and four
days.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1906-09-12
The R~ussell-Morrow Nurtials.

The home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Malcolm
Morrow, on upper Main street. was
the scene Of a very pretty wedding
Wednesday evening. when their eldest
daughter. Bertha f. Morrow. was
united in marriage with DR.. J. H.
Russell. Of this city. The ceremony
was performed by Rev. j. N. Ches.
mutt. of st. Paul's Episcopal church,
aod was witnessed by a large number
Of relatives and friends.
The bride was gowned in white mus.
saline silk trimmed with lace iuser-
ton, a long flowing vel! decorated
with orange blossoms, and carried a
bouquet of roses. The bridesmaid,
Miss Jeanette Morrow, vas attired
in a figured white null, and carried a
bouquet of pink roses. The bride.
groom was supported by Mr.. Cassius
c. Williamson. and Isabelle and
Dewey Morrow acted as pillow bearers.
The bridal couple stood beneath a
wedding bell OF white sweet peas, white
roses and ferns while the ceremony
was being performed. Mendelsohn's
"Weoding March was played by
Miss Frances Green as the birds al
party entered the parlor. The several
rooms Of the Morrow residence were
very prettily decorated with sweet
peas and other flowers. combined with
ferns and vines.
An elegant wedding feast was served
later ia the evening, after which the
newly married couple we're the reel.
pients Of many expressions Of esteem
and good will from their many friends.
Soon after midnight DR.. and Mrs.
Russell left for A!hambra Springs on
a short honeymoon trip.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1906-09-12
For Election Of Senators

Dies MONIES, Sept. j.-Several hun.
dred delegates, appointed by the gov.
errors OF a majority Of the states of
the union, met today 10 convention ia
this city to discuss mean OF bringing
about the election of United States
Senators by direct vote.
Governor Cummins acted ia pur.u.
snce Of a resolution adopted by the
last session of the Iowa general As.
sembly, brought theta together to ex.
change ideas and to recommend in.
formally some solution OF the prob.
lem. 1t il expected the de!iber ations
OF the convention will occupy several
days.
The ~coIvertion has attracted great
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1906-09-12

CHICAGO, Sept. "A dispatch TO
the Inter Ocean from Mexico City.
says: With their bodies severely
burned by the fires Of Mount Colima
volcano. II adventurous delega ,es TO
the Information al Congress of Geolo.
gists which meets ia this city this
week, returned here yesterday. The
trip 10 the crater of the volcano was a
p%erilous one. 1t had never been &C.
complished before by anyone. al
though several attempts to scale the
precipitous mountain had been made.
The members OF the party OF noun.
tain climbers went about their work
nethodically. They established camps
a. different points on the ascent, and
made a certain amount Of progress
each day until the summit was finally
reached. The volcano was pouring
forth great volumes OF smoke, but this
did not deter the explorers from ad.
vancing to the very edge OF the era.
ter. =. hot sudden blast of fire from
the depths below badly scorched the
bodies OF the nen. and they beat a
hurried retreat.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1906-09-12
Lands open for Filing

Approved p!ats of eight townships
will be received and filed in the Great
Fall. land Office Oh October 10 next,
an0 following that late entries will be
received for the land in question,
which is among that Withdrawn from
settlement several years ago by the
government. The official notification
OF the opening is as follows:
Notice is hereby given that the APP.
proved plats of the following named
townships have been filed in this Of
fee, namely:
Township 20 north. range 80 east.
Township p north, range % east.
Township p north. range % east.
Township II north, range - east.
Township II north, range q east.
Township p north. range % east.
Township u north. range II east.
Township - north. range b east.
SAID plat viii be filed iI this Office
OF the loth Gay of October, 1906, and
and after said date applications
for the entry Of lands EN- braced there.
il VII! oe received for filing.
The above described lands are in
the southwestern part of Valley couu.
~ and southeastern part of ChOuteau
county.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1906-09-12

D. G. Browne and wife returned to-
day from Boise, Idaho, where they al
tended .he big irrigation congress.
Mr.. Browne, who visited Boise some
thirty years ago, states that i: has
grown from q western village into a
Of about 1900 people, the III
of this growth being the agricultural
development. Of the surrounding coun.
try by irrigation enterprises.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1906-09-12
Public Sale OF Real Estate.

IAe chairman Of the board of county commits
sioners OF t,hou!eau county, Montana, will oher
81 pubic sale TO the highest bidder for each. At
the front door Of the court house IN Fort Benton,
MontenS. between the houre Of 2 and 3 O'Clock D
M, OF Thursday. September 20, 1906. the follow.
ing ueecrlbe'! real eetAte. Title to which has
been acquired by the county by tax Geed.
Lot Is. block Is, original towneite OF Fort Ben.
ton: according TO the Official plat Of said .own.ite
on ME III the Office Of the clerk and recorder Of
Shouteau county. Montana. BY order Of the
board OF county commissioners.
". Il. LEFT.
Clerk OF tie Board.
Fort Benton, Auguet "a, 1906.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1906-09-12

attentlon as il is the srs. effort 10 or.
GAME the sentiment. already existing
in 1avor .: the popular election of
senators. The only thing the couveu.
tlon can achieve Is TO effect an organ.
izat!on which may crys.alize the sen.
tinen! Z give the movement such an
impetus.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1906-09-12
Sheepmen Attention!

Do YOU want a managing foreman who has
both a theoretical and a practical knowledre of
the business: II you Go l offer my services. |
am about 2s years Of aye and unmarried: my ex.
perience has been gained in different countries
and under various conditions. l will undertake
to run the largest outfit, and without assistance
from the owner. He can leave i, all to me safely.
| am particularly we'll posted on lamhing. Wish
q position no: later than Nov. 10. 1906. Reference
given. A. r. SODERSTROM,
HarlOwtOn, Montana,
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1906-09-12
Ten Dollars Reward.

One brown horse branded monogram Mp on
left shoulder and * on right thigh. Lame in
right front foot. Weight about 1900 pounds.
One black horse, white spot in face, branded
on right shoulder and * on right
thigh. Weight about 1890 pounds
One dapple gray horse branded - on
left shoulder and * on right
thigh. Weight 1890 pounds.
Wire collect.
THOS. NJ. RIDDLE,
stirling, Alberta, Canada.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1906-09-12
Reward for Estrays.

Strsyed from Highwood horses branded thus
One chestnut sorrel branded so on lef, shout.
der: one gray branded Elk on left shoulder
one bay branded on left shoulder thus:
One brown branded Elk on left shout.
der, also on LEFT J jaw.
A reward Of ten dollars each will be given for
the delivery Of these horses at the Keseier ranch,
Hlghwood. MRS. MAYME KEASTER,
HighWood. Montana.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1906-09-12
Estrayed.

\ pinto horse with four white legs and a strip
IN face. \ kind o. u roam. Branecd on LEI
Nc othe. brand.
Five dollars reward. Address
JOSEPH JEEKINSON. Fort Een.on.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1906-09-12
Five Dollars Reward,

$500 reward will he paid for all cattle either
shipped or held branded VI on right rib
and T. on left hip. Notify
W. G. THOMPSON,
Lloyd, Montana.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1906-09-12
Sheep Ranch for Sale.

4 desirable property consisting of about 1909
AGREE of decided land, AL fenced, and about JOG
acree irrigated, with house, sheep shed and othe.
improvements. Located On the Teton, about
twelve miles west Of Fort Benton. Also ahou,
I 300 head of stock sheep. Address
Y. VEILLETTE. Fort Benton.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1906-09-12
5000 Reward,

Loot: one BAY celding branded on lef,
ehonlder and N-8 on left thigh.
one dark bay mare branded on left thigh
Will pay ten dollare for information leading 10
the recovery Of horees. Address
Il NORDEN, Warrick, Montana.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1906-09-12
Ten Dollars Reward.

Lost. a black mare, from John Harris pasture.
Branded 2. On left shoulder, white etrlpe
down face. will pay $40 for recovery. Address
MARTIN HANSEN, EighwooC.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1906-09-12

Will run an OUTFIT OF 1850 TO 5000 head for o"e
or two years, or Will winter two bands. Have
plenty Of hay and water and good range.
DONALD BELL. Portage, Montana.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1906-09-12
Sheep for Sale.

About 1900 wether lambe for sale. Also ahou,
5000 head Of we,hers from yearlinys 10 foure.
Addreee c. b. POWER, Il. lena, or
SunnysiGe. Montana.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1906-09-12

Parties wishing to purchase live
stock will find come attr active offer.
!ngs in u advertising columns.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1906-09-12
Sheep for Sale.
Sheep on Shares.

An outfit of about 1900 ewes and lambs for sale
For particulars address E., River P!eee Office.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1906-09-12
Cattle for Sal

An outfit of stock cattle for sale, or will sell
steere, heifers, or cows and calves separately if
desired. For particulars address
L.. care of River Press.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1906-09-12
REPORT OF THE CONDITION
Stockmen's National
BANK,

AT FORT BENTON,
In the state Of Montana, a. IL" close uf business,
StiteNh.. !, 1896.
Der Deutsche correspondent. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1841-1918, 1906-04-25
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Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1906-12-21
MAY END FRENCH CHURCH WAR.
Cardinal Richard Authorizes Laymen
to Conform to the Law of 1881.

Paris, Dec. 17.-There has been 10
sued from the office of the archbishop
of Paris, Cardinal Richard. an import
tant communication which may end
the present church difficulty. The
communication sets forth that decla-
rations made by laymen under the
law of 1881 relative to worship are not
in disobedience to the instructions Of
the pope, provided their purpose is
honestly to avoid disturbances. 1t ad-
mits that such declarations do not in
fringe upon the hierarchy of the
church, as the vatican has forbidden
only clergymen to carry out the re-
CURED legal formalities.
This recognition of the layman's
right to make a declaration will per-
init the carrying on of worship in ac-
cordance with the law, but in the
meantime the church officially main
tains it's position of not submitting to
the state.
Cardinal Richard declines to con-
firm the declaration emanating from
the archbishopric, although it was
given out in semi-off1cial form.
Tarascon, France, Dec 1.-two
squadrons of hussars have been de-
spatched from here to Barbentanne.
where the inhabitants have imprison-
ed the officials sent to take over the
church property under the church and
state separation law.
Arras, France, Dec. 15.-When the
bishop of Arras was expelled from his
residence Saturday under the church
and state separation law, gendarmes
We're several times compelled to
charge manifestants who barricaded
the doors of the seminary. Eventually
the doors were broken open with trees
used as battering rams.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1906-12-21
A Lazy Liver

May be only tired liver, or a starved
liver. It would be a stupid as we'll as
savage thing to beat weary or starved
man because he Jagged in his work So
Id treating the tagging, torpid liver it is
q great mistake to lash it with strong
drastic drugs. A torpid liver is but an
indication of an ill-nourished, enfeebled
body whose organs are weary with over
work. Start with the stomach and allied
organs Of digestion and nutrition. Put
them in working order and see how
quickly your liver will become active
DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery
has made many marvellous cures of oliver
trouble "..by its wonderful control of the
organs of digestion and nutrition. 1t re-
stores the normal activity of the stomach,
Increases the secretions of tho blood-mak-
Ing glands, cleanses the system from poi
sonous accumulaticns, and SO relieves the
liver of the burdens imposed upon it by
the detection Of other organs.
Nyou have bitter or bad taste in the morn
Ing. poor or variable appetite. coated tongue,
foul breath. cohstipated or irregular bowels.
feel weak. easilA tired. Respondent frequent
headaches, pain Or distresSip rsmall OF back. :"
snawing or distressed feenQg In stomach.
perhaps nausea. <aJNaksE>soE rrisings" in
throat after eating. and kindyA symptoms
Of weak stomach and torpid livsA no medi-
cine will relieve you more promptly Or cure
you more 1st@alently Than Doctor Pierce,s
Golden Medical Discovery. Perhaps only
. part OF the above symptoms will be present
at one time and yet point to torpid liver or
biliousness and weak stomach. Avoid all
hot bread and biscuits. griddle cakes and
other indfpeStible food and take the UGOlden
Medical Discovery regularly and stick to its
use until you are vigorous and strong.
The uDiscovery" is non-secret, non-alco-
holic. is . glyceric extract OF native medici-
nal roots with full list of its ingredients
printed on each bottle-wr.pper and attested
under oath. Its ingredients are endorsed
and extolled by the most eminent medical
writer's of the age and are recommended to
cure the diseases for which it is advised.
Don't accept a substitute OF unknown
composition for this non-secret MEDICINE
OF KNOWN OQMPosITIoN.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1906-12-21
Row over a Dead Pig.

James Watts and James Farrer,
farmers, are litigants over difficulty
that has been standing for fourteen
years, Farrer charging two sons OF
Watts with an assault to do bodily
harm last week in the road fronting
Watts premises. The trouble is the
outcome of dispute over hog which
1t was said by Farrer was killed by
lightning, but which was denied by
Watts, who was a member of the
Farmers Mutual Insurance company
which had the animal insured. The
adjuster Of the company took Farrer's
view of the matter and paid for the
hog. Now 1t Is discovered that Watts
dogs killed Farrer's hog, and Farrer
was on his way to return the money
received fourteen years ago as insur
anoe when 1t is alleged he was as
saulted.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1906-12-21
vandal. Raid sehoe!

The community is indignant over
the wanton acts credited to high
school boys, who broke into the Gin
ton school building during the night,
threw valuable clock out of an up
stairs window and shattered it;spilled
ink about; threw books about the
school. and performed other acts OF
malicious mischief. On the black
boards were rsbellious inscriptions
denouncing certain regulations which
have been made by Principal Miller
who began his work there last fall
The new principal has prohibited
dancing parties and school plays, and
insists on final examinations. Those
three regulations, it IL believed, have
been the cause Of rebellion among the
pupils.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1906-12-21
CRUISER MONTANA LAUNCHED.
Warship Glides Into Water at New.
port News, Va.

Newport News, Va, Dec. 1.-THE
United States armored cruiser Mon
tana was successfully launched at the
Newport News shipyard Saturday in
the presence of large number of peo-
pie. The vessel was christened by
Miss Minnie Conrad, daughter of w.
G. Conrad, of Montana. Gov. Toole, of
that state, was represented by Martin
Maginnis, formerly territorial delegate
in congress. Senator Carter and Rep.
resentative Dixon also were present.
The navy was not officially represent.
ed After the launching the sponsors
party was entertained at breakfast
The Montana is about So per cent
completed and is sister ship to the
| North Carolina, launched here Oct.
Her contract calls for a speed of 2:
knots. The Montana is the last W.,
ship on the stocks here.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1906-12-21
MAN KILLS HIMSELF;
Member Of Lyon County Board Of su.
psrvlsors Commits Suicide.

Member Of Lyon County Board Of SUI
pervlsors Commits Suicide.
M. Priester of Rock Rapids, men,
Der Of the Lyon county board Of SUI
pervisors, who was indicted by the
grand jury on thirty-one counts, charg-
ing Of embezzlement, larceny and
forgery involving an amount of $4,000,
committed suicide by cutting his
throat with penknife. Priester was
out on bond awaiting his trial in the
district court. He left the house tell
ing his wife he was going to do the
chores. Two hours later Mrs. Priester,
entering the barn, saw blood dripping
through the floor above. An investi-
cation made by neighbors disclosed
Priester's body lying in pile of hay
in the loft, his throat cut from ear to
ear. Priester was accused by the
grand jury of appropriating to his own
use at various times during the term
of his office moneys entrusted to him
by the county. Before going to Rock
Rapids he operated farm in Stevens
county, Mimi, which he transferred
to his son Jews days ago.