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The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1908-02-14

The county treasurer last week
favored the writer with a statement Of
the amount of his taxes and for the
first time in his life he realized that he
was rich. Where he lived previous to
coming to Washington man who
paid an annual tax of fifty or sixty
dollars was rated by banks and money
to loan" men at from $4,000 to
$25, 900. This without being consid-
cred a tax dodger." The relation
that tax bears to worth is about as one
is to sixty in Chelan county. OF course
this will vary in proportion to the value
one puts on his property for the pur-
pose OF rendering it for taxes. For
instance, Mr.. Hill considers the Great
Northern worth SIS, 900 per mile for the
purpose of fixing the earning power Of
the road, but for the purpose of tax
rendition he thinks it should be valued
at $1,000 per mile.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1908-02-14
THE OVERHEAD CROSSING


When the announcement was made
that the timber for the overhead cross
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1908-02-14
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY II, 1908.

parcel post as it is recommended.
1t is not the purpose of the law to kill
the country merchant but rather to
increase his opportunities for trade and
at the same time put our own people
on an equality with the people that
live in Europe, who can now send a
four pound package by mail from Lon
don, Paris or Berlin cheaper than a
merchant living in Leavenworth can
send four pound package to Gus
omer living at Chiwaukum.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1908-02-14

]. D. Bassett who was elected to the
state legislature from Adams county
four years ago on a pledge publicly
made to vote for a railroad commission
now wants to go to Congress, says a
Ritzville dispatch. We recall that
when a committee of Adams county
farmers went to Olympia to ask him
why he violated his pledge he laughed
and told the damned old fools to 60
home and mind their own business, he
was representative" We can imagine
that these same "old hayseeds" will
howl themselves hoarse for Bassett.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1908-02-14
We Need to Organize

We can give no better reason for
organization than relate the exper-
fence of the writer for the past two
weeks, since which time five letters
were received by the writer
from persons who intend to take adj
vantage of the colonist rates and have
a look at the west and at the same
time have some particular locality in
view in regard to which they want in
formation. Three of the letters were
addressed to the Secretary of the Leav-
enworth Commercial Club and hand
ed to the writer by the P. M. and the
other two were directed to the Editor
of the Echo, it appearing that in some
way copies of the paper or circulars
from Leavenworth had come under
their observation. An Iowa man was
looking for a location to establish a
bank, Nebraska optician was looking
for a location, Minnesota man writes
that he had got hold of copy of The
Echo and noted that the occupation he
was engaged in, clothing and gentle
mems furnishing goods, was not repre-
scented among our business houses. 1t
would have been wrong to write him
otherwise than to say that there was
one very good establishment of this
kind already here and that other houses
also carried this class of goods. To
the man who was looking for location
for bank we wrote that there was
already one good, strong bank here,
but that number of towns in Wash
ington, not so large or nearly so good
as this had two banks, and to come and
size up the situation for himself. To
the man who was looking for loca-
ton for an optician we could not
give much encouragement, but advised
him to come and have look. The
two. inquiries, one from Kansas and the
other from Iowa, about fruit growing,
farm lands and agricultural pursuits,
we wrote, if they visited Washington
by all means to visit this locality before
locating. When the quality of the
land and the price is taken into con-
sideration, no more desirable location
for building home can be found in
the entire northwest.
We mention the facts above given
as indicating how much inquiry is made
inregard to our state, its opportunities for
making homes and going into some
kind of business. We know of several
lines of manufacturing that might be
proftably followed here and undoubt-
eddy some one would engage in the
occupapation could we get in touch
with the right parties.
We need organization and systematic
and persistent work along this line if
we would develope our outlying lands
and increase the population of our town
make it better place to live and
do business in. Ifit doubles in size a
second newspaper will be justified in
coming here, in fact we would make
use of it ourselves by borrowing
enough white paper to print the Echo
on occasionally, and wish they were
here now.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1908-02-14

The opposition to the parcels post
recommended by the postmaster general
is found in a total ignorance OF the
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-10-01
A OF
A Brief Sketch of lafayette County's Lesisla-
ture and Their Attendants

Tho r"mri.r reee. ofth- n n Who .r- zen in Oxford the first Monday
Il Ev-r> Month T-sns.Udt Eth- Business fth- County TO II. Best
ofTh-ir Ability m to n Ehure su,fSeuo oftho People.
OF all the offices in the gift of the people that most directly con-
Germs each individual, is that of Supervisor.
In his hands is left the entire administration and expenditure OF
the peoples money, and upon him devolves the onerous duty to
cite County is exceedingly fortunate in the past few years to have
az her representatives upon this Board men Of high integrity and
true moral worth and this combined with the high sense Of duty and
business ability. Not every man is fit to be a Supervisor and in
many parts OF the State progress has come very slowly, owing to
the fact that the people paid little attention to this most important
office. The people of our county have every reason to be exceed
ingiy proud of our Board; this body of men without any appreciabie
increase in taxation have built more levees, bridges and repaired
more roads, kept in better order the public buildings than in all the
Boards that have ever gone before them-this has been accomp-
lshed by the present Board and the Board that Immediately pre-
coded them. Three members of the present Board having served
during the four years rext proceeding the present Board.
Moreover about $4,000 has been collected in back taxes in the
past five or six years. This indicates that these mea are seeing
that tax dodgers comply with the law. 1t should be said that the
large majority of the tax payers realize the worth Of these officers
and are giving them their hearty cooperation. t > very rare that
you hear a criticism against this body of men and then this usually
comes from some dHssrunted fellow who has some selfish purpose
in view and who would sacrifice the peoples interest to subserve
hsown.
Let every citizen give this body of men their support, they de-
serve it. With proper support the present term will show marked
advancement over all the others. The public interests Of this county
are in good hands and no county in the State has better reason to
be proud Of her Supervisors than we. 80, here's their good health
and their families good health and may they live long and prosper
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-10-01

STANLEY ". SNEED-DEPUTY Sniff.
lie is the son of Ben X. Sneed,
lately deceased, who was one of
the most progressive and SUBJ
stantial citizens of the county.
1t is quite a compliment that
Sheriff Hartsfield in looking over
the county for suitable men for
his first deputy should select this
young man. There were many
worthy men both young and old
that were anxious for this po-i-
ton. Mr.. Sneed is well quail
fed for this important work; he
has attended the best schools OF
the country and is anxious to as
sist in the full enforcement OF the
law. He is faithful, courteous
and true to his trust. His enc
mics, il he has any. are strang-
ers-all who know him are his
friends.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-10-01

r. l.. STEPHENS CLERK.
This splendid gentleman be-
longs 70 the old school of South
ern gentlemen. He was born in
oxford and has lived in this town
or nearby in the county continu-
ously. He has an estimable
family consisting of a wife and
Tour children, two sons and two
daughters. He was formerly
county Treasurer and Clerk of
the Board of Mayor and Alder
men. now Deputy Chancery Clerk
No more efficient, courteous
and accommodating man ever
hved IN the county than Dick"
stephens He is unassuminp
out as true as steel to every trust;
every person who has the honor
10 know him is his friend. 1t has
many times been said that he
knows more about the records.
history and general business of
the county than any living man.
He is a member OF the Methodist
church.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-10-01

WILL ". wooDwARD-CHANcERY
CLERK.
Was born Nov. -, 1862, about
twelve miles north of Oxford, and
was reared on the farm. He en-
terei the University at the age
of 20 years but owing to circum-
stances had 10 again 20 back TO
the farm. His ability and integ-
rity mas been many times attest
ed by friends who put upon him
duties of trust such a. the adj
ministration of important estates.
He was married in 1889 to Miss
Cora Lee Anderson and they
have six children, five sons and
one daughter. As Chancery
Clerk. Mr.. Woodward has been
very faithful, he never tires OF
looking after any matter of inte-
rest u any citizen. He is a men,
Der of the Baptist church.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-10-01

COLUMBUS C. sTEPHENs-BEAT I.
Is a native of Calhoun county
but moved to this county when
eight years old and has resided
mere ever since. He was married
IN 1913 and has four sons. He
Is a member OF the Methodist
church and has always taken an
active part in all movements for
the upbuilding of the community.
This Is his second term as a menu
Der of the Board. In disposition
ne is genial and is always at his
post when any matter of import
anceis to be acted upon. "Lum''
Stephens, as he is Familiarity
known, is a true, conscientious
man and he gives his best efforts
to serve faithfully and we'll; the
the fact that he was reelected
Shove the esteem in which the
people of Beat I hold him. He
is a practical farmer.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-10-01

JOHN CARL TRELoAR-PRESlDENT.
BEAT.
This valuabie citizen now presi-
dent Of the Board. and his honor
he has held twice before. was
born a Piney Mills. y. c., Dec.
IS. 1851. He IS now serving his
thirteenth Year as a member Of
the Board; the cream of MS life
has been spent in the service of
his county where he has resided
for about 40 years. Although he
has repeatedly tried TO get his
people % let him rest from public
duties. yet they refuse and urge
him TO serve them. He is a MEM
Der Of the Presbyterian church
at OrrwOod where ne has lived
all his career in this county. and.
only three men are now there
that lived there when he came.
Tie Is the ''old war horse" Of the
Board, he stands always for pro-
Sress tempered with conserva-
tism. His long and valuable SER
vice has been worth much to the
county; his long eareer has met
the approval OF the best men Of
the county. He mas nO enemies
save those who oppose progress
ana good government and his
AGILITY and patriotism have al
ways risen above noticing criti-
cIsn Of this kind. He has an in
t~erestIng family and has made
life pleasant for himself and
neighboEs. His life has been de-
voted to farming interests when
not IN the service OF his county.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-10-01
CIRCUIT CURT.

The last session OF the Circuit
Tour. was characterized by the
best business methods we have
over seen. More work was done
and that in better style than in
any former court that we know
of. Judge Roane was kind and
courteous and at the same time
systematic: something was NOV
ing all the time and the result
wa that much business w-scom-
pleted.
\ Judge Of the court can do
hut iitjle nj best, however, unless
he has the hearty cooperation
uf an able and systematic District
Attorney. In this Judge Rome
- exceedingly fortunate. Hon.
hubert Stephens has won every
une 10y the great care and ability
with which ne manages his part
II he procedure. He Is 4 splcn-
uid lawyer. a courteous gentle-
man and above all he has the
faculty to discern the RICH; in
very case; he Goes not believe
.N... ., -sr..,.,- g. - til. t. 49,
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-10-01

and defeated two of the strongest
and most popular men in the
county. In 1905 Sheriff Harts-
field married Miss Mae Fur of
Toccopola, and they have one
son, William Luther, who is the
delight Of their home. He is a
Methodist as his people were be-
fore him.
1t may be safely said that La
Fayette county has never had a
more competent gentleman in thi:
high office: he is highly qualified
and courteous. To know him i:
to be his friend.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-10-01
Heart
Troubles

The heart may be weak
just the same as the eyes,
stomach or other organs.
1t often happens that a
person is born with a weak
heart. Then again dis
ease. fevers, over-exertion,
anxiety, nervousness,
rheumatism, etc. weaken
the heart. The result is
shortness of breath, pal
pitation, pain in the heart,
or In some of the nerves
of the chest or abdomen.
The heart should be
strengthened with a tonic,
and for this nothing equals
DIR. Miles Heart Cure.
Il had LaGrippe last fan AZ I
thought n \ mild form I was weak
ursi feeling. and short Of breath.
could hardly go about. and a gooi
ceal OF the time sort u an asthmatis
Breathing and extremely ervouS
began takirg Or. Miles Heart Cure
and Nervine and now 7 feel 50 much
netter IN every WAY I am 50 thank-
tui tlat b@gan taking this medicine.
am shah not hesitate to tel others
how much good IL has done me
MRS. p. J. NORTON.
Fr-cvfile. New York.
Your druggist sells Or. Miles, Heart
Cure ara we authorize him to return
&c o, nrst bottle teniy) 70 ie fails
Lilies Medical Co., Elkhart, Ind
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-10-01
80 fRAND JURY

'r ury adjourned last
Thursday ai.er examining t24
Witnesses and finding / bills.
It was a splendid body Of men
and under the leadership of that
splendid gentleman. Geo. Pears,
rs foreman, they cid everything
N their power to follow to the
letter the very clear and fJrcible
charge given them by Judge
Roane. The grand jury IS a most
important body Ct mon and where
they follow their oatAs carefully
there is no danger OF any harm
being done the country By their
action. r This body must take
oath among other things, ..you
shall not present any person
through malice. hatred or ILL.,
viii: nor shall you leave any
person unpresented throughifear.
favor or affection, or for any re-
ward. hope OF promise thereof
Pressure Is always brought upon
tie grand jury To get them cut OF
line with this part OF their oath.
Atthe last court It could be heard
on the streets from the mouths
Of 4 few who.had some personal
a~nimosiues and malicious mo-
fiyes in view that sn,attempt was
being made u use this body OF
Ter - indict some persons
sgainst whom there was not the
least suspie ion.and thus satisfy a
pers nh. grudgr or hatred. These
unGerhngs We're disappointed and
1t s1ouid teach then that so long
honest m compose oGrjdries
nal eFldaes cannot be
rer-acs BY this
sine gone
a man can
90 IaIo a grand jury room and
aot De detected in his villanious
mission. livery violation of law
cunt 10 be punished and we
have the confidence in our men
that they will De when Tire facts
are brought before them. but il
through malice and hatred you
expect 10 get even" with N
body BY taking this route. you
are very much L istaken. Jus
tee cannot be dethroned this way.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-10-01

The subject of this sketch was
born IN the year 1871: he was
reared on the farm, attended the
common schools of the county
and graduated at Toccopola Col
lege in 1890. He then taught
nine years and returned to prac.
teal farming. In 1903 he made
the race for sheriff and received
a handsome vote but was defeat
ed; in 1907 again ran Tor sheriff
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-10-01
Attention. Farnsfs!

Prof. c. T. Ames, Of the Holly
Springs experiment station, will
address the farmers at Hopewell
Church Saturday afternoon al
f:30 O'Clock. Everybo6yinvite
10 come out and hear this dis
tinguished aericultralist.
j. VI. SANDERS, President.
H. p. STEPHENS, Secretary.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-10-01
H. L. DAvIS-BEAT 5

Every one who knows Lee
Davis regards him as one Of the
best and most progressive citi-
zens OF the county. He is well
informed having been educated
in the best schools of the county.
His life has been devoted to prac-
teal farming and his neighbors
know him TO be one of the most
successful farmers in the commu-
nifty. This is his second term as
a member of the Board. He is a
pains-taking business man; he
has succeeded well in his own
business and this success has
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-10-01
Coming, The Clansman.

The most gorgeous production
ever seen in a small town is COM
ing Oct. 18th. 40 people. DAY.
cling scenery. The promoters of
this large attraction are going to
try to play to a few small towns
in Mississippi this season. OK
ford is one CT the fortunate ones.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-10-01
EXCELLENT HEALTH ADVICE.

Mrs. NJ. NJ. Dawson, of No. 37y Off
ford avenue, San Jose, Gal saws:
1.-The worth OF Electric Bitters as a
general family remedy, for headach >.
biliousness and torpor OF the liver and
and bowels is 60 pronounced that I am
prompted to say a word in its favor.
Tor the benefit OF those seeking relief
from such Affections There Is more
heath for the digestive organs in a
bottle OF Electric Bittsrs than in any
other remedy | snow Of" Sold under
guarantees at A. a.. kencel's drug
store. so cents.
Fer headache LII. Mics aatf- Pain pins
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-10-01

WILLIAM EUSToN-BEAT 3.
Was born uear Harmontown.
this county, and now lives in half
ME of where he was born. He
was twice elected constable and
Is now serving his second term
on the Board. He is the o of
VIM. Huston one of the best men
the county ever had; he has a
wife and six children. No man
stands higher i his community
than Bill Huston, as ne is
called by his friends. He is a
very successful farmer; all his
means are invested in farming
interests. AS a business man ne
stands among the first: no better
neighbcr lives than he and both
the young and old regard it an
honor to be his friend. In all his
business relations be is frank.
honest and just, his word is as
good as a gold bond, in dispose
ton he is genial, he ''Iooks upon
the sunny side of life" He is a
member of the Methodist church.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-10-01

his life. and. although raised an
orphan he has by sheer force OF
character and perseverance in
formed himself along practical
lines until he Is fully informed a.
to the needs Of the masses and
he serves them faithfully and
well. He is an official OF the
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-10-01
FOR SKIN,

Chapped skin whether Oh the hands
or face may be cured in one night by
applying Chamberlain's SIive. 1t is
also unequaled for sore nipples, burns
AID scalSss Fer sale BY s.l6r1ggists
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-10-01
Coming Oct. 18th, The CIansman

The Clansman at the Opera
House Wednesday, Oct. 2Sth.
Seats now on sale at Kendel's
for Friday, Oct. 9th. Watch the
BILL boards.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-10-01
THE IHRICE-A-WEEK WORLD.
In the Presidential Campaign Year
More Alert. More Thorough. and Nor.
Fearless Than ks~r--fsrsd In Evrry
tnEli,h->PsakinE County

Fearless Than Es~r-Israd in Every
fnEii>h->PsakinE County
i president OF the United States will
b. elected this year. Who is he aud
who Is the man whom he will beats
Nobody Vet knows, but the Thriee-a-
Week ecition Of the New York World
will tell you every step and every de-
tail OF what promises to be a cam
pai2n of the most absorbing interest.
IL may not tell you what you hope,
but 1t will tell you what il. The
ThricE-a- eek World long ago ss-
tablish-d a character tor implrtiality
and feariessness in thu publication o:
news, and this i. will maintain II
you want the news as it really is sub
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the price of a daily.
The rhrice-a-Wee Worlds regular
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and tais pays for lJj papars. We of
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Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-10-01
DOCTORS rsE IN HIS PRACTICE
Eminsat Physician says This I~at Liauid
Prescriptions IN Certain Cure for ke-

EIninsat Physician Says ThI G. l~at Liauid
Prescription IN Certain Cure for ke-
xema-
Still another Eczema specialist
comes forward in enthusiastic prals.
of ID d ID Prescription, the wonderful
ETERNAL remedy which cures Z zema
and other similar diseases like magic
He Is ir c Il Holmes, of Silver CIty.
Miss, and in summing up his impress
sioDso OF toe startling cures ID ID ID has
effected. he says:
II have been using your ID ID d for
four years with gratifying res ults.
lis as Near a Speci9c for Herpes, C.
zema. Psoriasis, etc., as is Quinine for
Malaria"
DIR. Holmes is one of hundreds o
physicians who use ID ID ID in their
daily practice. The ID ID ID COMPANY
allows physicians to use this reD.edy
with the understanding that they tell
their patients what IT was that cured
them when the terrible itch h.s been
wiped out, the skin healed and the
raw wound covered over with a soft
white skin. ID ID d Is not a nasty
paste to smear the skin and clothing.
but it is a clear liquid. II is advisable
to use ID ID ID soap in connection with
ID ID ID Prcscripticn
Is any further proof of the curative
powers OF ID Prescription peces-
sary? That remedy is sold at X r
Chiffon & Co. Come in and let MS
show you convincing proof that ID D
ID will cure your skin disease. Even
it you have not decided to use ID ID
remedy come in and explain you-
ease anyway.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-10-01
NJ. D. wAIT-BEAT >.

n. ID WAII-bEAT 2.
The subject of this sketch was
born in Lafayette county, Sept.
%, 1850. Has resided here all
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-10-01

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Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-10-01
FIFTY YEARS A BLACKsuIT1

FIFTY YEARS A BLACKSMITH .
Samuel X. Worlcy, of Hixburg, Va.
has been shoeing horses for more than
so years He rays: s-CLamberlain,s
Pain Balm has given me great relief
from lame back and rheumatism. n
IL the best Eminent | ever used.n For
sabe by all druggists
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-10-01
--
PENSION LIST.
Complete List Of PEI siouers, Both old
and New, for the Year zoos 1 n la
Faystte County, M~tssIssippI.

1. ". NJ. oodward, Uhaucery
Clerk of said county and State. do
hereby certify hal the following
named persons compose a true, cor
rec ana complete list of all Pension
ers i'll said county. for said year, who
are entitled to draw a Confederate
pension under Chapter los, Code o.
1895.
Given under my hand and seal of
Office, this the 18th day of Sept 1905
". n. WOODWARD,