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La Junta tribune., 1906-07-18
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The people of Otero county evil
IDENTIFY don't take the candidacy Of
George Washington Swink, the
father of the melon metropolis and
their most prominent citizen, seri-
ously, or they are too thick headed
to see good thing when its rubbed
under their nose. At the great dis
play of fireworks at Rocky Ford on
the night Of July 4th, a large illu-
minated picture of Swink with the
words ''Our next governor" was
touched off. IL was fine piece of
work and the effect was
beautiful, but the crowd looked at il
like a boy at the circus elephant
they didn't even yap.-Bent County
Democrat.
La Junta tribune., 1906-07-18
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La Junta has two direct descend
ants Of Sir Francis Drake. the wife
, of Mr.. Edwin NJ. Miller, a son Of
Mrs. Adelia Miller, of this city, and
Mrs. c. d. Amos. whois now visit
ing in San Diego. Calf. They have
been more or less Interested in the
stories of the vast fortune being
held by the English government for
distribution among the Drake heirs
Mr.. Edwin Miller, now Of Kansas
City, NJ. o., has taken some care in
looking the matter up, inasmuch as
his wife is a daughter of Capt. A.
I. Drake, and one of the direct
descendants. After considerable
investigation he regrets very much
to have found that the Vast Sir
Francis Drake Fortune is myth"
In a letter to his mother. Mrs.
Adelia Miller, Of this city, he says:
'.As this wild scheme has broken
out once or twice in each generation
for the past 100 years, and the
people: of the name all over the
country have been swindled out of
thousands of dollars by men who
have looked the whole matter up |
think that little information as to
the exact facts of the case will be
Of interest and timely,
In the first place the amount Of
money left by Sir Francis brakes
heirs has been grossly exaggerated.
| have copies of all the wills by
which it pas ed from one generation
to another. which show that it final
ly dwindled down to the ancient
family house at Buckland Abbey in
the parish Of Buckland Monochorum,
ayd a mansion at Nutwell Court. in
the parish of Woodbury., Devon,
England, and various personal prop
erty of little value at the time it
passed out of the Drake family.
I'm recent years the prime mover
in these efforts to recover the vast
Sir Francis Drake fortune. has been
one Cory. or Corey, who, on account
of his activities, appears to have
been in serious trouble with the
United States postal authorities in
the past. A Boston paper of July
Is. 1902. contains an account of his
arrest at Patterson. N. j. This ac-
count states that he was believed to
be the Charles Cory that had been
successful in getting some $40, 600
advanced him by members of the
Cory family on the pretense that he
could place them in possession of an
estate in England worth. $40, ,OO0, 900.
In Patterson, Cory announced that he
was heir to large tracts of land in
Putnam and Winchester counties,
through his great grandfather, John
Drake, and was threatening to en-
force his claims unless bought off
by the present occupants, and was
said to have obtained considerable
sums of money. The police claimed
to have found in Corey's possession
at the time satchel filled with copies
of deeds Of the Drake and Corey
estates in America and England"
1t is really too bad that the vast
fortune left by Sir Francis Drake is
non-existent, and that the story is a
fake pure and simple. We would
like to see some of the direct de-
scendants Of Sir Francis Drake in
this burg get portion of this vast
fortune, for they are probably like
all the rest Of us-they need the
La Junta tribune., 1906-07-18
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About l.5 members of the anrlered
tribe from Connecticut and Massa-
chasetts, representing lodges in
Hartford, Meriden. New London.
Bridgeport and Middleton, Conn.
and Springfield. Mass, arrived in
La Junta last Sunday evening about
$50 O'Clock in a special train of
eight cars They were accompanied
by about fifty ladies, and during
their stay here of nearly two hours
We're entertained by the local Elks
at the lodge room.
They had been travelling for three
days and nights and the little diver
sion and recreation afforded them
by a visit to the local lodge room
seemed to be appreciated to the ut
most Some of them expressed
great surprise in finding their
brother Elks Of this section lest
the same as those of the effete east,
and not near as wild and woolly as
they expected to find them. Some
even admitted that they had been
looking for Indians and cowboys ever
since they left Dodge City, Kan,
which they supposed to be the limit
Of civilization. and We're rather sur
prised to find that none of the local
members Wore either war paint or
spurs. The nutmeg representatives
Of Elkdom left about II o'clock for
Denver.
La Junta tribune., 1906-07-18
fire ~ asmssy's.

An alarm Of fire about $50 o'clock
last Friday was Occasioned by a
blaze in the south show window of
the Ramsay Dry Goods Company on
Second street. The fire was caused
by an electric wire fuse burning
out, but as George Mcneil, one Of
the clerks, happened to be in the
store at the time, an alarm was
quickly turned in and the. flames
were practically extinguished before
the fire company arrived. Fifty
dollars will cover the loss.
La Junta tribune., 1906-07-18
W AND poWn TINE VALLEY.

A Lamar lady earned 5000 during
the past year doing laundry and
domestic work. How would you
like to be the wash lady in that
burg?
Wool sales last week in Las AMI
mas amounted to $50, 600, and the
Democrat says you can't tell from
the looks of the warehouses that any
has been shipped.
o. L. Grimsley's famous wild west
show will be in Rocky Ford on July
2lst. and will give an exhibition at
the fair grounds in the afternoon,
beginning at 2:3O o'clock.
The wheat harvest is now well
under way IN PrOwers county, and
from every section the reports are
that the crop will be one Of the best
in the history of the county.
1t is reported by the farmers that
owing to the cold nights cantaloudes
are not doing as well as could be
desired. In certain sections rust
and lice are working considerable
havoc.
The grading on the Arkansas VAL
ley railroad is ready for the ties all
the way through Holbrook and the
work Of track-laying will be rushed
az soon as the bridge over the river
is completed.
The Fowler Cattle Association has
recently been rounding up on the
range between the edge Of the settle
ment and the cedars. About 3,OOO
head Of cattle in fair condition were
collected.-Fowler Tribune.
A new saloon in Lamar is putting
in 5000 worth Of swell furniture,
and q second mass meeting of the
women Of the county and town has
been called to organize for further
effort on the saloon question.
The first Of this month Isaac Gantz
severed his connection with J. N.
Beatty 4 Co., bankers, at Man
zanOla, and is now keeping books
for the Barlow Consolidated Can
ming Company. Mr.. Gantz has long
been = familiar figure with the
Beatys. having first entered their
employ about seventeen years ago.
According to the Lawless editor
OF the Lamar Sparks, who is not .
descendant Of Ananias. nor related
to any Of his tribe, . Prowers
county farmer has been compelled
to stop the cutting Of his wheat
crop until he could rent IN adjoining |
farm on which to store part Of the
shocls.
Twenty-four hundred acres Of
beets in the Fowler district. the
thinning Of which has put at least
l17. 900 into the hands Of laborers, is
. heavy yield. A most
stand Of beets for nearly
very grower and the aln.sst sure
harvest Of big tonnage makes the
ugar beet majestic in the Arkansas
'alley.-Fowler Tribune.
A track-laying machine to be
'sed by the Holly and Swink Rail-
Dad Company in the work of laying
heir line from Holly arrived there
ast week. Monday morning work
vas commenced in earnest. The
has been greatly delayed
failure of the makers Of
he track-laying machine in making II
|elivery, due to strikes in Chicago. II
lhree miles Of track have been laid H
. band, and now the work viii 70
a at tie rate Of three-fourths Of al|
MI NnR 1nv u
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1906-05-23
Made Happy for Life.

Great happiness came into the
home of S. g. Blair, school super
intendent, at st. Albams, w. Va,
when bis little daughter was res
tored from the dreadful complaint
be names. He says: "My little
daughter had ST.. Yitus' Dance,
which yielded to no treatment but
grew steadily worse until as last
resort we tried Electric Bitters;
and rejoice tossay, three bottles
effected a complete cure" Quick,
sure cure for nervous complaints,
general debility, female weakness
es, impoverished blood and mala-
ria. Guaranteeib by G. l.. Penn q
Son w. E. Lynch & Co.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1906-05-23
Candidates Cards
FOR CONGRESS,

/ respectfully announce my candida
cy for.re-sleetion to Congress from the
Second Congressional District of
Soulh Carolina. In doing SOL ask
that my constituents examine into my
record ofonly few months as their
representative. have been and am
now embarrassed by reason OF The
contest for my seat which seriously
affects my Influence and my efforts IN
behalf of my people. With my expt--
rience, am satisfied that can and
will represent you more advantageous
ly in the future than have done IN
the past.
TO the rules and regulations of the
Democratic primary, piecging my-
self to abide by the results, and to sup
port the nominees thereof.
J. O. PATTERSON,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1906-05-23
FOB, AUDITOR.

/ respectfully announce myself
es candidate for reelection to
the office of County Auditor, and
do hereby pledge myself to abide
the result of the primary election
and to support the nominees of
the Democratic party.
J. B. HALTIWANGER.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1906-05-23
HOUSE REPRESENTATIVES,

respectfully anr rounce myself
a candidate for reelection to the
House of representatives, and
pledge myself to abide the result
and to support the nominees Of
the Democratic primary.
B. E. NICHOLSON.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1906-05-23

With determination to do my
whole:duty in the o ffice if elected, and
pledging myself TO abide the result OF
the Democratic primary and to sup
port the nominees of the party, l
hereby respectfully announce mYseli
candidate Tor superintendent OF
Education of Edgefeld county.
w. D. HOLLAND.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1906-05-23
JUDGE OF PROBATE.

1 respectfully announce myself
a candidate for reelection to the
Office of Judge of Probate, AID
pledge myself to abide the result
aud support the nominees of the
Democratic primary election.
J. D. ALLEN.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1906-05-23
SUPT. OF EDUCATION.

Assuring the citizens of Edgefeld
county of my sincere appreciation oil
their support and confidence during
Il past, hereby announce myself
candidate for election TO the office of
superintendent of Education, SUBJECT
to the primary of the Democratic party
of this county and. rules or regulations
governing same. If elected, | promise
a continuation of my efforts to give
an honest and efficient administration
of the affairs of this office.
ALRERT e NICHOLSON.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1906-05-23
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

respectfully announce myself a
candidate for reelection to the office
of County Commissioner Of Edgetleld
county, pledgiEg myself tD a faithful
discharge of duty and to abide the
result OF the Democratic primary.
r. C. GRIFFIS.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1906-05-23
The. South Carolina Co-Educs

The South Carolina Co-Educa'
tional Institute closes to-day the
. most successful session in its his
tory. And even before the close
President Bailey has been plan
ming to make the session of 1906
OF eclipse it. The people of our
town have always been loyal to
this splendid institution but let
us resolve here and now to rally
to the support Of President Bailey
as we have never done befole.
Who dares say that the South
Carolina Co-Educational Institute
has not been Edgefeld's greatest
boon, morally, socially, intellect
uallv, commercially and fnarci-
ally. Contrast in your minds what
Edge6eld is to-day with what she
would have been had this institu-
tion not been established in our
midst. Work for the further up
building Of the S. G. c. /. In so
doing you are working for the
upbuilding of Edge6eld, and the
advancement of your individual
interests.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1906-05-23

respectfully announce myself a
candidate for reelection to the office
of Supervisor of Registration. and
pledge myself to abide the result oi
the Democratic primary aud to sup
port che nominees of the same.
CHARLES STROM.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1906-05-23
WEDNESDAY,, MAY 90. 1905.

Work, every hour, paid o. un-
paid; see only that thou work and
thou canst not escape reward.
Whether thy work be line or
coarse, planting corn or writing
.epics, SO only it be honest work,
done to thine own appreciation,
it shall earn a reward to the sen
ses, as well as the thought. The
reward of thing well done, is to
have done it.-EMERSON,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1906-05-23
COUNTY SUPERVISOR.

1 respectfully announce myself
a candidate for reelection to the
Office of County Supervisor of
Edgefeld County; aud if elected,
will in the future. as in the past,
give my faithful and andlvi led
attention to the duties of the said
office. L pledge roy yself to abide the
result and TO support the nominees
of the Democratic party.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1906-05-23
J. A. 5TIMiM:ERNfAN.

resrectfully snnounceSmyself.as {,
candidate far Cotton Neigher a
Edgetield for the term beginning
Sept. lst 1906, and pledge myself j
elected to give my entirestime in the
effort to di.charg myadnry..
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1906-05-23
Notice.

The County Board of Equalizers
will meet ON Thursday, May oath, to
hearall appeals from taxpayers who
have had their assessments raisel as
much as 100 or more, The Auditor
will notify all such persons.
r. A. Cochran,
Chair. BID Co. Eqnalizers.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1906-05-23
SUPERVISE REGISTRATION

L respectfully announce myself a
candidate for the office of Supervisor
of Registration, and pledge myself to
abide the result of the Democratic
primary and to support the nominees
of the same.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1906-05-23

respectfully announce myself q
candidate for re-electionsto the Office
of Cotton Weigherforsth town o.
Edsetield. 1 have 3moved}to E gefeld
so as to give my timesand attention
to the duties of tile Office, and pledge
myself to render. the same honest and
faithful service in future, iii elected.
as 1 have done in the past
!. W.zCHE.ATIIAM.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1906-05-23
c. e. QUARLEs.

Standing on my record and exper-
ience derived as former Clerk and
County Commissioner, and with
heartfelt appreciation for the unstlnt-
ed Kindness and generous support
heretofore bestowed upon me by my
fellow Democrats of Edsefield county
WHOSE votes and influence | again So
;icit. respectfully announce my can
ddacy for the office of County Super
visor and pledge myself to abide the
result of the Primary election, and to
an efficient and faithful discharge OF
all the duties of this important office
if elected.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1906-05-23
caanni slfe.s
FOR
Cotton WeigEne:lr..-
Election, August Ath, 1906.

I respectfully announce that am
a candidate for the position; ;of-public
Cotton Weigh7r;for the stoWngof Edge-
field for the term beginning Sept. LIST
1906. promise the people,..that if
elected will beat my post ready to
serve them every daytsin the year
except Sunday.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1906-05-23
1906
College of Charleston
Charleston, S. c.

Charle6tOn, .. ~.
Entrannce examination will be
held in the County Court House
Oh Friday, July 6, at 8 a. m. One
Free Tuition Scholarship to each
county of South Carolina awarded
by the County Superintendent OF
Education and Judge of Probate.
Board and furnished room in
Dormitory, $11 a month. All eau
1didales for admission are permit
ted to compete for vacant Boyce
Scholarships which pay $1OO a
year. For catalog and information
address
Harrison Randolf,
President.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1906-05-23

a.
We do not charge that IT is; true'
but il appears that some sof the
fraternal orders are being prostl-
tuted by politicians. II making
the announcement that a certain
individual was an avowed candl.
date for Office, one of the daily
papers made prominent mention
of the fact that said candidate
was among the leaders of one order
and connected with a number o.
others. A politician being a mem,
Der of so many orders leads one
to suspect that the object fol
uniting with them was to enlist
the support of men who otherwise
could not be reached. The man
who would thus endsavor to use
fraternal order 10 further selfish
ends is unworthy membership in
any of them, and should be repu-
dated by his brethren.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1906-05-23
It is Dangerous to Negle TIA Cold


1t is Dangerous to Negle,t-a Cold.
How often dove hear remark
ed: "it's only a cold," aud a few
days learn that this man is q: his
back with pneumonia. This is of
such common occurrence that a
cold, however eight, should not
I've disrpgarded. Cham brrlaiu's
Cough R. me,ly counteracls any
tendency of a cold to result in
pneumonia, and bas gained its
great popularity and extensive
sale by it's prompt cures OF this
most ccmmo.i ailment. 1t always
cures aud is pleasant TO take. For
sale by G. L. Penn q Son.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1906-05-23
D. P. SELF.

I hereby announce myself .
candidate for the uffice of Super
visor of Edgefeld county and
pledge myself TO abide the result
of the Democratic primary and to
support the nominees Of the same.
p T M0JnTRIE
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1906-05-23
T..P.sMoRGAS,

Feeling that I am qualified for
discharging the duties ofsthe office
ably and satisfactorily herewith
respectfully offer myself as a can
didate for Cotton Weigher Of
Edgefeld.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1906-05-23
R, J. MOULTR1E

respectfully announce myself
a candidate for the office of Coun-
ty Supervisor, subject TO the
Democratic primary. l will be
very grateful should the people
elect me to this office and promise
a faithful discharge of The duties
of sane.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1906-05-23

1 respectfully announce myself
a candidate for the Office of Treas
urer of Edgefeld county and
pledge myself to abide the result
of the Democratic primary and to
support the nominees Of the same.
R. f. MORGAN.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1906-05-23

hereby announce myself a candi-
date for the positionsofEpublic Cotton
Weighcr for tho. town of Elgelield,
and ledge myself, ifseleoted, to dis
charge the duties honestly and faith
fully. 81,
FPEACRE:oUzTs.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1906-05-23
P. p. Blalock. Jr.
Not if as Rich ss Rockefeller.

Not if as Rich IS Rockefeller.
If you had the wealth Of Rookie
felier, the Standard Oil magnate
you could not buya better medi-
cine for bowel complaints than
Chamberlain's EColic, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy. The most emil
nent physician cannot prescribe
better preparation for collie and
diarrhoea, both for children aud
adults. The uniform success of
this remedy has shown it to he
superior to all others. 1t never
fails, and when reduced with
water and swettened, it is pleas
ant to take. Every family should
be supplied with it. Sold by G.
l.. Penn & Son. ..-s.a -
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1906-05-23

j. a. Wells, NJ. P. Wells, J. M.
Mays, =. B. Mays, il. Hart, S.
w. Williams aud Hamp Smith are
now using Mitchell.and 0wensboro
Wagons. Ask them about their
weak point before buying.
EpeEF1ELD MERCANTILE Co.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1906-05-23

The State Democratic consen-
tion which was held in Columbia
on Wednesday last was the most
harmonious convention that has
been held.in South Carolina since
the eighties. Only regular routine
work was undertaken, and thai
was handled with the greatest pos
sibie dispatch. Hon. j. VIM.
Thurmond was elected permanent
president Of the body without op'
position. Resolutions were adopted
commencing Senator Tillman al d
endorsing the administration of
Governor Hayward.
The one ring plan of conducting
the campaign--tbat of the state
and congressional candidates
making the rounds Of the coun'
ties together-was adopted. The
opening Of the political circus has
been set for June 10Th, the date OF
the first campaign meeting.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1906-05-23
LaIIOLSON,
Franklin S. C

hereby announce myself3a Cal di-
date for the posilionsof:4public Cotton
Weigher for the town Of Edgef1eld,
for the term beginning Sept lst 1906.
hereby pledge myself@if@ elected, to
give my entirs time. energy and
ability in rendering honest, faithful
service.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1906-05-23
A Columbia magistrate has sent

A Columbia magistrate has sent
a neg,o to the chaingang for
twenty days for beating mule
unmercifully. If the law making
it misdemeanor to cruelty treat
beasts Of burden wero enforced ID
every community the ranks OF the
chair gangs would be recruited by
scorts. AS the law is not enforced.
who can blame half-starved
over-worked, cruelty treated mule
forrighting his own wrongs VIII
his heels whenever an opportu-
nifty offers itself?
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1906-05-23
FOR TREASURER.

I respectfully announce myself
a candidate for reelection to$the
Office OF County Treasurer. !
pledge myself lfsto5 abide the result
al al d:tto supp ST II he nomi inees OF
the Democratic primary I
Respectfully
j. T. .PATTISON.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1906-05-23
Had a Close Call.
"a dangerous surgical opel

"a dangerous surgical opera
tion, involving the removal of a
malignant ulcar,5as large as my
hand from my daughters hin was
prevented by tie application #
Bucklen's Arnica Salve," says A.
C. Stlckel, of Miletus, w. Va,
'"perslslentt use of the Salve COM
pletely cured it. s25c at G l.. Penn
& Son w. E. Lynch d Co.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1906-05-23

The Supreme Court of the Unl-
ted States has handed down n de-
cision 10 the effect that state has
the right to revoke the license OF
aforeign life insurance company
doing business in that state. This
will benceforth cause life insur-
apce companies to toe the mark, Ii
they have not already been dolAg
SO, lest they be deprived of the
right to do business. 1t becomes
more and more evident that the
sgitation aud recent investigation
have been of incalcalable beDehs
tosthe insuring public. A contract
in a life Insurance. company if
. obably better piece ofspi operty
sto5d hensey yer bel ore i.n the shss:: :
sforySo offinsurane ee.