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The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-02-17

Give Uncle John a silk muf1er. Silk
muflers are SO serviceable, and nobody
else may think Of It He probably
doesn't yea them, but they are so
nice to have.
When a man is obviously taxing his
brain to say nice things about you
look out that he isn't soon engaged In
taxing your pocket.
The man who takes things easy Is
equally prone to let 'em slide.
Keep your temper. If you don't it
Is certain to give you away.
When a woman has been insulting
to a man she will forgive him
until he has apologized for It.
AS a man can't spend his money and
have It. too. there are some who have
adopted the %expedient of spending
somebody else's.
Blessed are the meek, for they are
never expected to rise to the occasion.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-02-17
Problems Of His Own.

"De mos wonderful invention of de
age" said Mr.. Collifower, "is de fly
in machine"
"Look yere,'' answered Mr.. Erastus
Pinkley, don come aroun' jollifyin'
me bout NJ high altitude %transporta-
ton. rs got worry enough gittin' dis
here wheelbarrow over to dat morter
box an back ag'in." Washington
Star.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-02-17

C0076T 1doT0 01 mIk1N0.
chains; then it's door automatically
opens, and the materials are spilled
into the second hopper, where they
are caught and held. The second hop
per is raised by the derrick in the
same manner and the mixture spilled
into the third hopper. AS the derrick
continues to raise the buckets the mix
ture Is discharged from the third hop
per into the fourth, at the same time
being swung over the place Of deposit.
The mixer telescopes into a nest of
baskets and can be carried from one
place to another in a cart or wagon
Popular Mechanics.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-02-17
Not So Green.

1--WE We been havin' a dispute" said
Arizona Jim to the tenderfoot. "Now
which do you say. Who'll have &
drink or who will take Il drink"
Neither" remarked the light haired
man in eyeglasses. Il say. They're
on YOU"
And they were.-New York Herald
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-02-17
Quite Immediately.

who was it that said. oh. this Is
so suddenf'"
II believe it was the young lady
when her steady proposed after ten
years Of unproductive courtship."
ooh. l thought it was some one else"
"Who did you think it was?"
THE fellow who fell off the waite.
wagon the second day"
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-02-17
Not Much.

"Odd, isn't it. how human ways are
In such direct contradiction to ma
ture?"
I'm what. for instance?"
"Did you yer find anything green
about a grass observation-disclosures
American.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-02-17
In a Glass by Himself.

"Yes. Jones is 4 model man."
Doesn't smoke or drink or do any
thing of that sort?"
Not a thing"
How lonely ne must be on New
Years day"
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-02-17

from Bethany college, in West Virginia,
n 1868, studied law and was admitted
20 the bar Of Allegheny county in 1871
md practiced for ten years thereafter,
when he engaged in iron and steel
manufacturing.
Mayor George w. Guthrie Of Pitts.
ourg has had the task put up to him
II UNFOLDING the credit Of his city in
he face Of charges that grating has
e going on upon an extensive scale
among the councilmen Of the munich
oality. The mayor has appointed a
committee of safety to carry out meas
lres for unearthing crooked doings and
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-02-17

furnishing the guilt,
Andrew Carnegie
has put up $15O,OOO
for use in the work
Of moral regenera-
ton. The story told
in the Duquesnc
hub and the Pitts
burg club is that
the man who told
of Pittsburg condi-
tons to President
Roosevelt also went
to Andrew Carne-
gle and laid an ar
ray of facts before
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-02-17
A Real Substitute,

"After all. the weather comes in
handy a. a subject for conversation"
"Yes. unless you happen to meet a
man who owns a safety razor"
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-02-17
NOVEL CONCRETE MIXER.

Series Of Hoppers Worked BY Gravity
and q Derrick.
The gravity concrete mixer shown in
the accompanying illustrations is
worked by a derrick. The engineer
operates the derrick, and the concrete
mixes itself In a series of four buckets.
The raw materials are placed in the
top hopper and the required amount
Of water dashed over them. The top
hopper is raised to the height Of its
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-02-17
Humor ana Philosophy
BY DUNCAN N. SMITH
PERT PARAGRAPHS.

A man finds very cold comfort In
being in hot water all the time.
The critical moment is the one that
comes about 2 a. IN. when your wife
gets her eye on you.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-02-17

Starting Right.
Good resolutions?
Let me think.
or course to start
I'll cut out drink
At every in
Vitation pass
And farewell bid
The friendly glass.
Old pipe, my solace
And delight,
Your ancient bowl
No more I'll light.
The fat cigar
No more will grace
The classic outlines
OF my face.
The truth no moro
Will l disguise.
I mustn't even
Tell white lies,
But always stick
To the exact
And more or less
Annoying fact.
I'll be so good
You'd never place
Yours truly as
The same old case.
Pulled up a bit,
I'll walk about
And watch my wings
Serenely sprout.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-02-17

If 1t ever be-
comes fashfona-
BILE to be COM
Portable and easy
robabl the mil
lenium will be
peeping over the
horizon.
It Is only too
frequently quite
hard to tell the
truth-hOm the
fascinating &C.
ton that It is
travelling with
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-02-17

are almost unknown except in the ex-
IRENE north. Winter in reality is the
time Of blossoms.
The first thing that attracts the eye
Of the visitor Is that the trees r al.
ways full Of foliage. There being no
autumnal changes Of climate. the trees
remain the same the year round.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-02-17
If I'd an Idea,

If I'd an Idea.
If Id an idea
I know what I'd do:
I'd earnestly labor
To see 1t go through.
I'd sit up for hours
And nurse 1t with care
To cause it to ripen,
Mature and grow fair.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-02-17

WANT So<NerhM6 rdNr4
We AL CAN use
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-02-17

I'd never, no, never.
Permit 1t to be
Exposed to the chill of
Austere enmity.
II I'd an idea
Quite safe from atuse--
] have no idea,
So what Is the user
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1909-04-01
Whitwell.
,lio the MtqOS.

Sbeciaito the Nt70s.
Mrs. B. L. Arledge, of Chattanooga
accompanied by her daughter, former
" Miss Addie Arledge, but now Mrs
Dale, of Chattanooga, and baby were
visitors here last week.
L. A. Spears, of Jasper was here
Friday.
Joe Brown, attorney, of Jasper was
here Friday.
Barney Arledge attended court al
Dunlap last week.
John Busbears attended court al
Dunlap last week. Whether ne, a min
or, would be allowed to play pool o.
not caused the shooting of Jim Whlt'
by Sheriff Lane at Dunlap.
Pete Murphey was in Dunlap tues
day of last week.
James Wells, of Oak Grove wa
here Friday.
Austin Coppinger, of Sequachee' wa
here Friday
Geo W. Alder, of Oak Grove wa
here Friday
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1909-04-01
FOUR-CLUB LEAGUE
Trccy City, Sewanee, Bridge
port and South Pittsburg
Comprise 1t.

TRACY CITY, March 29.-The
Tracy City Base Ball Team was reor-
ganized here Saturday night at an en-
thusiastic meeting. DR.. Ed Flnney
was reelected manager, and Bee Hall,
who played rafting game at second
base last year, was elected captain.
The team last year had cracking
good season, winning % out OF "a
games played. Rollins, who now IS a
student at Chattanooga, has been re-
leased by the Chattanooga ball team,
of which he was member, and will
play the season here with mis- team
mates of last year. He pitched phen'
ominal ball last season, and can easily
hold up his record. A circuit com
prising this place, Sewanee, South
Pittsburg and Bridgeport has been or
ganized, and Sewanee, the only place
in the circuit not having q park, is
getting one in shape for the season.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1909-04-01
PRUDENTIAL B0WLEGS.

Providence" said the deacon, "sho'
do look after de culled race"
"How Gomez demanded Brother
Dickey
well, hits disaway: De niger baby,
ex dey say, walk to soon"
"Sho' dol' asserted Brother Dickey.
dat makes him bowlegged."
"Now you talkin'!'
IAN bowlegs is de mos convenientes'
legs in de worl' fer climbin' tree w'er
possum's on de top limbr'-Frsnk L
Stanton, in UNCLE RENUs's-THE HON.
MAGAZINE for March.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1909-04-01
"NOthing Doing"
Nothing doingl'

Nothing doing
Is that slangH l thought it was
until last night, when l came upon
the words in Dickin's "Dombey q
Son.
In chapter " old Sol ellis is ex-
planning to his nephew Walter why
the shop must be closed and the bust
ness abandoned
sYou see. Walter" said he, in
truth this business is merely a habit
with me. am so accustomed 10 th'
habit that 1 could hardly live II re-
linquished it; but there is nothing
doing. nothing doing.
So, you see, the phrase had its pa
thetic fitness half a century ago, AND
is not slang at all. -Watson's 'erer
sonian.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1909-04-01
Words to Freeze the Soul

"Your son has consumption. his
case is hopeless These appalling
words were spoken to Geo. E. Blevins'
a leading merchant of Springfield, N.
.C. by two expert doctors-one lung
specialist. Then was shown the won
derful power of DR.. Kings New Dis,
covery. after three weeks use, :.
writes Mr.. Blevins, she was as wei
as ever. / would not take all the mon
ey in the world for what it did for m.
boy" InfaIlible for Coughs and Colds
it's the safest, surest cure OF desperat
lung diseases on earth. SOC and 81. w
at Whitwell Drug Co.'S. Guarante
satisfaction. Trial bottle free.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1909-04-01
EllisyiIle.

SpectaI 10 The Nc70S.
Albert Smith called at the ferry
Sunday.
Dave Hale is visiting in Ellisville
this week.
Silas McNabb is visiting his son,
John. this week.
/ Misses Cora and Myrtle Ellis called
at Roore Monday.
Mrs Mary McNabb called on Mrs.
James Brown Monday.
John and Nathaniel Ellis made trip
to the Pot on the steamer, Lille" =,
Sunday and returned that night.
Mrs. John Hunley and son called on
/ Mrs. |. Newson the first of the week,
Walter and Herschal Ellis were in
Chattanooga Monday.
Mrs. Maggie Romines called on Mrs.
Will Cureton Sunday afternoon.
A crowd of young folks called on
Mrs. Bible Sunday.
Tom Sexton, OF Whiteside, called on
Miss Cora Ellis Sunday.
Arthur Bible and A. F. Ellis made a
business trip to Chattanooga TUESDAY.
5 Daisy.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1909-04-01
SWEPT Over Niagara.

This terrible calamity often happens
because a careless boatman gnores the
rivers warnings, growing rippies and
faster current. Natures warnings are
kind. That dull pain or ache in the
hack warns You the Kidneys need az,
tention if you would escape fatal
maladies-Dropsy, Diabetes OF Bright 6
disease. Take Electric Bitters at once
and see Baekaehe fly and all your best
feelings return. after long suffering
from weak kidneys and lame back:
one Al. 90 bottle wholly cured me,
writes !. r. Blankenshin, Of Belk.
Tenn. Only zoe at Whitwell Drng
/ Co
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1909-04-01
MOnteagle.

S6ECidi 10 me NtIOS.
It was that same "old drummer
that was in our town last week
Little Clarice Parsons, OF Tracy
City, is visiting her uncle and aunt
Mr.. and Mrs. W. L. Brown.
Rev. and Mrs. r. M. Bowen and
Rev. W. B. Gates, of Tullahoma, are
holding protracted meeting at sum
merfield this week. The brothers OF
the United Brethren preachers are good
takers, and we trust much good may
be done by the power of God through
them.
Rev. Henry Sheriff.. of Providence,
preached at Summerfeld Sunday a.
m. Come again. Bro Sheriff., we are
always glad to hear you preach.
stOld Sox'' was in Altamont attend
ing court last week.
Mrs. John Hall is still very low.
Mr.. Eaton, of Fl. Worth, Tex, who
is visiting Mrs. Hall. will return
home the later part of this week.
Mr.. Deton and Miss Sallie Hall were
in Tullahoma one day last week shop
ping.
Uncle Geo. Pirtle, the "paint fin
ger" of Pryor Ridge passed through
our burg en- ro,lte,to Prairie Plains
and returned last week.
Gardening is in order nowadays,
and let's make the best of these beauti-
full spring days.
Some people in our community seen
to, be very apt in talking about theil
neighbors, and lying on them, or il
other words, telling things that hav'
no foundation and will not bear inves
tigating. / would rather a persol
would steal my horse than tell lie OF
me that would damage my character
I could buy another horse, but l an
not wealthy enough to buy charac
ter. :.
Mrs. Bessie Hunt, after being sic
for two months, is able to sit up yer
little. 80,
Dr.. D. Fl. Bryan brought two littl
girl babies to Mr.. and Mrs. Ale
Kings last week, and God, IN ms RI
lings, plucked them from this earthl
garQ6n anu CTduSpAdhtOu ohOAh AA"0 49,
Garden of Heaven.
Hench Smith, Jr., and Frank McBt
got into fight Monday night in tt
church house at Summerheld just {
services broke. Smith used his kni
on McBee, slashing him on the bat
twice and across the left jaw. ID
Bryan sewed up the cut on face al
found that his back was not bad
hurt. Smith has not been arrested.
Robt. Lappin happened to We
bad accident Monday by getting \
hand mixed up with saw at ~
combe's saw mill. His hand Is said
be cut up very badly.
The son of Mrs Easter Parks, Il
yesterday for the "wild and woolll
west. He expects to make his futu
home in Texas
How is this compared to Longf
iow3
Lives of poor men oft remind us,
Honest men don't stand chance
The more we work we leave behind
Bigger patches on our pants
On our pants once new and glossy,
Now patched up with various hue
All because subscribers linger
And won't pay us what is due.
So let all be up and doing,
Pay your mite however small;
Or before the seasons over
We will have no pants at all.
Old Soy
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1909-04-01
A PRAYER TO THE HOLY GHOST.


BY Rev. JOHN 7. WATERS.
t1,1Yn toy tie Meas.
o come, Thou Holy Ghost,
Dwell in my breast;
Cleanse me to the utmost,
And give me rest,
Come, and me greatly bless,
Me with new life possess,
And give me peace.
Come, o Thou Holy Ghost,
Fill me this hour;
Let me Thy presence boast,
And helping power,
And Thou the Witness be
That from sin am free:
o, thus bless me!
o Thou, the Holy Ghost,
Heavenly Dove,
Come as mighty Host,
And in me move;
Let me the comfort prove
OF Thy soul-feasting love:
Come, Holy Dove
O come, Thou Holy Ghost,
wait for Thee;
Come as on Pentecost,
Come, help Thou me
To tell the sweet story
OF Thy matchless glory
Yea. thus bless me.
Now, o Thou Paraclete,
On Thee / wait
Now, l kneel at Thy feet,
Wilt Thou me greet'
Thou hast babe fear depart,
Yea, Thou the Witness art
In my glad heart.
Come, o Thou Holy Ghost,
Me ever cheer;
In my heart be upmost,
Keep out all fear.
That Thou shalt e'er be near,
Will ever be my prayer;
o Spirit, hear
Whitwell, Tenn, March 20, 1909
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1909-04-01
lin Rafnra the Bar.

n. H. Brown. AN attorney oI IiI ~
field. Vt, writes; I'VE have used pri
Kings New Life Pills for years anu nm
find them such good family nleui
cine we wouldn't be without ,tnenl.
For Chills, Constipation, bliousies'
or Sick Headache they work wonders
sSc Al Whitwell Drug Cos.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1909-04-01
Death at Victoria.

VICTORIA, Tenn, March 30 Boss
Tankesley died here Saturday OF COM
SUMPTION and was buried SUNDAY after
noon at SarGis, Rev. W. A. CHADWICK
officiating. he Wa 81 years old, and
while BOT a member of any particular
church, shortly before his Death had
professed faith in Christ He leaves =
father and mother, Mr.. and Mrs, Jas,
Tankesiey.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1909-04-01
A. @. GLEASON,
WANTED.

Responsible man with horse and bug
sy in each community. salary $500 to
$40. 90 per day. TO take orders from own
ers OF Farms, Orch ards and Home Gar
dens- A splendid opportunity Tor farm
ars' sons, also fruit tree and sewing ma
chine agants. 70 make a business con
nection which will become more pront
able aach yeen Address Y. %. Box liz
Vouag's kiAnd. 81 O
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1909-04-01
Change in Quarterly Conference

The Quarterly Conference of the
Methodist Episcopal Church has been
changed from Looney's Greek to Sar,
dis, and will be held at Sardis the 3rd
of April. We hope to have a good at
tendance Saturday and Sunday.
P. L. CLONCE, Pastor,
Whitwell, Tenn, March 80, 1909.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1909-04-01
Incorporated at $4,000.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. March 30.
The Modern Gamer Co., which NOV
ed here from Bridgeport, Ala, has
been incorporated at $50, 600.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1909-04-01
STATE OF ONO, CITY OF TOLEDO, q.
LUCAS COUNTY,


LUCAS COUNTY,
FRANK J. CHENEY makes oath that
he is the senior partner of the firm OF
f. J. CHENEY & Co., doing business in
the CITY of Toledo, County and State
aforesaid. and that said firm will pay
the sum of ONE HUNDRED DOL
LARS for each and every case OF Ca
TARIFF that cannot be cured by the use
of HALLS CATARRH CURE.
FRANK J. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in
my presence, this 9th day of December
A. ID. 1886.
A. @. GLEASON,
l~i Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internal
ly and acts directly on the blood and
mucous surfaces of the system. Seno
for testimonials, free.
II. ]. CHENEY & Co., Toledo, 0
Sold by druggists, 75c.,
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1909-04-01
THURSDAY, :. :. APRIL /, 1909

The Dunlap Tribune wants gen
eral mix up with General Prosperity =
That is a sort of scrap that has long
been waited for in this valley, and
when it does come, if ever, it won't
get into the courts.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1909-04-01

Bledsoe county farmers are SO pros
porous that they haul loads of meat
and lard to their local stores. Usually
farmers haul these articles from the
atOraG
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1909-04-01

What's the meaning of these reduc-
tions in wages over the country We
thought prosperity was assured for
four more years. You can't have pros
perity and cut the wages of laborers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-14
TARIFF BUNGLING
 IS CALLED A SHAM
Rochester Is Visited
 By DiSaStrOnS Fire

Rochester, April 13.-Swept along in the face of 25-mile gale, fire today destroyed several sections of the city and did damage estimated at s5e0.000.
 For time 1t was thought that a great porton of the city would be swept away and aid was summoned from Buffalo and Syracuse. Generously and promptly the out-of- town firemen, with their apparatus, responded, but ere they reached the scene, the heroic work of the local department and volun- teers had checked the flames and their assistance was not required.
 Thieving, which started early in the day, has been stopped by the pres ence of the militia. Because of the numerous fires which Rochester has had lately the board of fire underwriters has increased rates here on all build ings except dwellings 20 cents on every $1O0. The increase went Into effect at o'clock today.
 The Palmer building, 4-story brick structure, devoted to manufacturing interests,e a at Main and Gibbs streets, was the starting point of the con flagration which spread over wide
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-14
FRANCE GIVES MEDAL TO
 SAN FRANCISCO PEOPLE

Washin gton, April 1S.-A medal in gold, the gift of the French govern ment commemorative of the restora- ton of San Francisco from the fire and earthquake of three years ago Is to be presented in person to the authorities of that city by Ambassador Jusserand between May 20 and 20. The medal is the design of Louis Bottee, noted medal designer. On one side is de- picted the city laying aside its shroud and rising from the ruins. on the other is represented France presenting branch of laurel to America.
 M Jusserand In a letter asking the offices of Senator Knox in informing the San Francisco auth critics of the instructions he has received, gave a brief history of the incidents and mo- lives which inspired his government in presenting the medal.
 Congress in 1894 directed that single gold medal be struck to com memorate the two hundredth anniver- sary of the birth of Benjamin Frank lin and presented to the French re-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-14
STORM IS SEVERE
 IN LOUISIANA

New Orleans, April 13.-Reports re- ceived here are to the effect that number of places in Louisiana suffered no little storm damage last night. Dis patches received, however, indicate no loss of life.
 Considerable damage was done by tornado which passed five miles east of Tallulah. A number of cabins and barns were demolished and much live stock injured or killed
 A peculiar feature of the storm is that it travelled in the same path as a storm occurring about two months go, several of the structures destroyed last night being buildings that were erected to replace those demolished by the previous storm.
 At Jennings 75 oil derricks were torn down, several dwellings demolish ed and a woman and child badly injured.
 Rayne reports the demolishing of sey eral residences at a loss of several thousand dollars.
 At Zacharie the Catholic church and several smaller buildings were blown down.
 The Spanish Lake club near New Iberia and a school house in that neigh borhood were destroyed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-14
AGAIN SPREADS
 TERROR IN CONST TANTINOPLE|
Life Imprisonment Is
 Sentence For SOrSby

Jackson. Miss, April S.-(speclal. )-The last act of the Sorsby tragedy has been played. When Judge Potter's court was called to order this morning the court house was not half filled. It was hardly expected that fthe jury would reach a verdict so soon, and the curious remained away.
 Before the court had gotten fairly un- der way the bailiff announced that the jury was ready to report. Let the jury enter" said Judge Potter and the F men who had been locked up in the eourt room for more than a week, filed in.
 The indictment on the back of which the verdict was written, was handed over to Circuit Clerk Fondren, and while those present held their breath the clerk read :: We, the jury. find the defendant guilty and fix his punishment at life imprison- ment in the penitentiary."
 Every eye was on the prisoner, but if any scene was expected there was disap-