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The Wrangell sentinel., 1909-08-26
Dam Building Begins

Foreman Gingrass reports that he and his gang of hustlers have at last begun actual construction work on the dam for the reservoir.
 Thus far the work has been of a preparatory nature. two big ditch es, one of them IA feet deep, the other 10 feet wide, 70 feet long and five feet below the old waterline of the creek having been dug. Now, however, the logs for the dam it. self are being gotten into position. Over a thousand feet of the trench for the pipe has been dug, and the pipe itself is. expected on the North land, which is due most any time.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1909-08-26
An Expensive Meal

Paddy Dickinson made a dis covery this week, when he found out that it cost him s31.oo to pay for a meal. It oppears that he got into an altercation with a couple of natives, landing on one with hls fists and on the others fingers with his mouth! He was arrested and assessed as above.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1909-08-26

N. L. Moer and a number o' others who are interested in tie fishing and kindred industries, are considering the advisabiIity of or. ganizing a company for the pur- pose of building a cold storage plant and conducting fish pack ing business here in Wrangell The parties interested have gotten so far along in the organization O their company in fact that the, secured a site for a warehouse, anJ have an option on a location for their packing plant.
 They will handle halibht durln@ the season; fresh and mild cured salmon, herring and pan fish, crabs, shrirnps, etc. They are all practical fish men, and should have no difficulty making a go of tbe deal, clear from the beginning
 They will form a stock comran, and will probably put a little ot the stock on the local market, al though they will take up the great CT part of 1t themselves.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1909-08-26
New Weighing Machines

Cash Coulter and Donald Sin clair are pretty proud these days,
 they each have installed the very latest designs in scales. Sinclair says that his will do everything in making a sale but tie the string around the package, while Cash expects shortly to. have his so we'll trained that 1t will take care of the shop while he goes duck hunting.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1909-08-26
Wants CurfeW Ordinance
Editot Sentinel,

Editot Sentinel,
 Deal. sir:-It has been brought to my attention that the parents of few children here in Wrangell are protesting about their boys and girls hanging around the alley be- tween The Mint and the Olympic Restaurant at all hours of the night.
 wish to state that boys or girls can play pool at my place of busi- ness at any hour of the day, and until nine: o'clock at night, and there is a, placard conspicuously displayed On the wall to- that ef- feet. 1 have. neither the authority nor the power to keep them out of the alley as it is public thorough fare. I would say though that if parents would make a motion to have the, bell at Redmen's Hall ring at 9 p. m., it would keep the children off the streets, and be benefit to them and everybody else concerned :,
 Parents should take this matter m hand .'
 C. DENNY.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1909-08-26

Wrangell and the district sur founding her have never been prop erlv set forth in print, much to the regret ef those who are interested in the development of this section of Alaska, which includes every man, woman and child here in town and in the country surrounding it..
 With this idea in mind The Sen tinel is doing some tall figuring of late 10 find some way If possible of getting the district before the eyes and into the attention of the people who want. to know about us, and have concluded to try to produce a souvenir edition of The Sentinel. If we do SC it is our in- tention to set forth the possiblli- ties open to the capitalists of the country at large in the way of de- yeloping the wonderful resources here; and to tell of what we have in the way industries and the like. The net gain to Wrangell ought to be considerable, for our exper- fence is that the results of special issues is far reaching, not only in he immediate future, but also for many years to come.
 We are ready to do our share, and will guarantee to produce a well printed, fttingly illustrated paper Of 16 pages the size of the
The Wrangell sentinel., 1909-08-26

Ernest Seeley, a linen1an on the government line out of Telegraph Creek, arrived from up river Sun day evening, on his way to Vic toria whither he goes for medical treatment. John kincannon, a prospector accompanied him.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1909-08-26
Start a Local Laundry

Bando Bros. are making prepar- .ations to open up a laundry here in town. They have rented the old restaurant building scross'from the Thlingeti and ;; expect ..t6 be ready y4for business about the first of the rnonth.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1909-08-26

Saturday Evening Post-provided of course, that the good folk of the town show that they are ready to do theirs. We are all agreed on the need of advertising the dis trict, and we think that a special souvenir edition of The Sentinel is the best way to oo 1t.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1909-08-26

Lost-Lady'':s gold and pearl handled umbrella. Finder please return 10 Sentinel office, receive re- ward, and avoid trouble:
The Wrangell sentinel., 1909-08-26

Friday nights Humboldt toob south close to a score of passen gers,
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1909-02-26
Mere Man.

Man that is born of woman is small
potatoes and few to the hill, and usual
ly about as necessary as smokestack
on watering cart.
He takes pride to himself, in his in
domitable will, but it only needs an 80
cent alarm clock to wake him up in
the morning.
He is lord of the universe, but he does
not work at it regularly because the
janitor got there first.
Man goes about in spike-tailed coat
and skyscraper hat and declares
bridges and tunnels open sin the name
of the Commonwealth" and he would
not know Commonwealth if he fell
over one.
He makes a three-column speech at
the club, he smokes cigar at an angle
of 80 degrees and drinks the wine of
the country. Then he gets a pain in
his stomach and he is all to the bad.
He stands at the altar with his bride
ana is pleased With his looks. And all
the time her relations are wondering
where she ever ran into him.
He-says unto his fellow-man that he
is the boss of his house and what he
wants goes there strong Then he hur-
ries home to buttonsup the back of his
wife's waist.
Man that is born of woman is a beau
tiful piece of work so long as he keeps
his mouth shut. But the woman in
him makes him open it on all occasions.
His wife takes his name, Ibis credi-
tors take his money, his tailor takes
his measure-but none fof them take
him seriously.
Man is merely matter of opinion
his wife's opinion. And that is serial
without an end.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1909-02-26
SHOCKED IN HAUNTED CHAMBER
Sleepers' Fright, However, Was Not
Caused by Ghosts.

John Leech and a member of the
Millais family once stayed a night at
Cowdray hall, in England, where,
many guests being present, the two
friends had no alternative but to ac-
cept beds in an isolated room sup
posed to be haunted
In the middle of the night Millais
awoke, believing that some giant was
shaking him violently by the shoulder
This was supposed to be the favorite
device of the ghost. He rushed into
corridor and found Leech sitting
there trembling and declaring that he
would not for the world go back to
his room.
They spent the remainder of the
night in the corridor, but in the morn.
ing said nothing of their experiences
In the afternoon there arrived an
evening paper telling of violent
earthquake in the locality The earth
quake was what the two visitors be.
lieved to be their ghost
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1909-02-26
"Navjoates" His farm.

A story which almost para lels that
told of Capt. Gray, the sahur-farmer
of Toddy Pond, who is said t. carry
compass on his plow to rul che fur
rows straight, comes from Cranberry
isles. One sea captain, VIII enjoys
the proud distinction Of owAfng one
of the very few horses On tho island,
got alarmed for fear that he would
lose his bearings in the recent Alnoke,
and on the veracious accounts Of sober
citizens took the pinnacle flom the
vessel and strapped it alongsIde the
seat Of his wagon, fearing that the
weather might become so thick chat
he would lose his bearings and have
to navigate in what was worse rhan a
fog. 1t is currently reported that he
shouts at his team to turn to stal-
board or port, instead of the more
conventional landlubber terms Usual
ly employed. Kennebec iMe.)
Journal
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1909-02-26
ALASKAN BIRDS IN CALIFORNIA.
Strange Visitors Brought to San Ber-
nardino by Big Storm.

At an early hour this morning sew
eral fiocks of strange birds numbering
thousands came into the city on the
wings of big rain and wind storm
and this morning the bodies of many
OF the fowl were found lying inert in
the downtown streets and in the
parks, says San Bernardino CORE
spondent of the San Francisco Chron-
icle. The air was filled last night with
cries OF strange fowl which, attracted
by the electric lights, roasted upon the
buildings or fell exhausted in the
streets. Investigation to-day showed
that many of the birds were of Alas
kan variety, and the only accounting
for their presence in this latitude is
that they were engaged in a long
flight to the southern zones from their
northern summer haunts and had been
deferred from their route by heavy
winds and rains. The most noticeable
birds were the northern phalorpe and
the night herons. The former birds
are rarely seen outside of Alaska or
in the far south.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1909-02-26
To Relieve His Feelings.

Boldly displayed in black letters on
the white gable Of an unpretentious
house o. the road to Mount Stuart
Butte, Scotland, is the following in
scription: THE Materials of This Out
rage Are for Sale" According to the
local historians, the announcement, as
it stands, is the last word in duel be-
tween neighbOrs.
1t is said that the house was built to
obstruct the view of a gentleman who
had been successful in getting an in
terdict to prevent the owner from en-
closing the foreshore. But after the
death of the builder the house came
into the market and was purchased by
the other gentleman, who now seeks
to express his wounded feelings in
paint
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1909-02-26

According to all accounts the Cam.
eron Highlanders militia are a fine
body of men physically. Not long ago
four of them occupied the least crowd
ed seat in full compartment on
Scotland railway. Just as the train
was moving off diminutive little
clergyman jumped into the compart-
ment, and tried to edge himself be-
tween two of the Highlanders. Not
finding 1t very comfortable, he turned
to the one on his right, and said: sit
up, please. You know that according
to act of parliament this seat holds
fve." The Highlander looked at him
for moment, and then replied: THAT
may be a. RIGHT enough for your kind,
sir, but shairly ye Gamma blame me
for no bein' constructed according to
act of parliament"
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1909-02-26
TESTED AND PROVEN
THERE is HEAP OF SOLACE IN BEING
ABLE TO DEPEND UPON A WELL
EARNED REPIIT ATION

THERE is A HEAP OF SOLACE IN BEING
ABLE TO DEPEND UPON A WELL
EARNED REPUTATION.
For months Staunton readers have
seen the constant expression of praise
for Doan's Kidney Pills, and read
about the good work they have done in
this locality Not another remedy ever
produced such convincing proof of
merit.
7. E. Dulaney, musician, living on
Jefferson ST., Lexington, Va, says: 81
known Doan's Kidney Pill to be a
splendid kidney remedy from personal
experience. l had severe attack of
kidney trouble, being seized with sharp
pains through my back and loins and
for two days being unable to leave my
bed or even turn over in it. When I
did get up the pains were so intense
that was forced to walk in stopped
position, at the same time suffering
terribly. My kidneys seemed to be
contested and felt like two hard Jumps
in my back. The secretions from these
organs were also terribly disordered
and very scanty. At last I decided to
try Doan's Kidney Pills, and procured
box. After using the contents great
improvement was noticeable in my
condition, and 1 continued using them
until I was improved in every way. 1
am still taking Doan's Kidney Pills
and cannot say too much in their
praise"
Plenty more proof like this from
Staunton people. Call at B. F. Hughes
drug store and see what his customers
report.
For sale by all dealers. Price 50 cts
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, New York,
sole agents for the United States.
Remember the name-Doan's-a
axe no other.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1909-02-26
The Secret of Long Life.

A French scientist has discovered one
secret of long life. His method deals
with the blood. But long ago millions
of Americans had proved Electric Bit
tiers prolongs life and makes it worth
living. 1t purifies, enriches and vital
ICES the blood, rebuilds wasted nerve
cells, imparts life and tone to the en-
tire system. It's godsend to weak,
sick and debilitated people. "Kidney
trouble had blighted my life for
MONTHS" writes w. M. Sherman of
Gushing, Me-, "but Electric Bitters
cured me entirely" Only soc at B. F.
Hughes drug store.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1909-02-26
A CATS DEVOTION.
"TOM," BORN IN OLD WASHINGTON
b. AND 0. STATION REFUSES TO
LEAVE. SITE OF OLD STATION.

|
LEAVE SITE OF OLD STATION.
Washington Herald: An example of
devotion seldom witnessed in a dumb
animal is enacted every day by an old
white cat that strays about the corner
of New Jersey avenue and G street.
Born in the old Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad Station, that occupied that
site for years, Tom, the unframed feline,
has never left the corner, and even
while the old structure was being razed
he managed to make his bed in the
building until the last wall had been
pulled down.
Now that the site has been complete
ly filled up and graded, leaving no
vestige OF the once famous depot, this
old cat still remains and makes his
hOme beneath the chair of the switch
man at this crossing.
At night Tom quietly leaves his
friend when the last car has passed and
wanders off down c street to a nearby
lumber yard, where he has made his
bed since the destructive of his birth
place.
ON TIME FOR HIS MILK.
At o'clock every morning back he
comes and takes his accustomed place
beneath the chair, where his saucer of
milk awaits him. No matter how in
clement the weather. Tom always
manages to find his way to the switch
mans stand and there he remains all
day.
Adam E. Nichols, the switchman,
tells an interesting tale regarding his
protege to illustrate it's affection for the
old Baltimore and Ohio corner.
''Tom has attracted much attention
from passers-by, and frequently several
Senators and Representatives have
stopped here to comment upon his daily
attendance at the switch.
swell, one day, about two months
ago, proprietor of business store up
town stopped by here and negotiated to
take Tom with him to his home, where
he could live in comfort and he treated
as pet. Accordingly, he took Tom
away in his carriage, and for several
days our tabby was missed.
THE CAT CAME BACK.
"About four days later 1 was sur
prised about noon to feel Tom rubbing
against my foot. The cat came back
and he had to come long distance,
too. That shows how great his devo-
tion is to the old Baltimore and Ohio"
Tom was the only member of fami-
ly of six kittens who refused to depart
from the depot, and despite the fact
that nothing remains to mark the once
famous structure, this feline creature
is so strongly attached to the surroun-
dings that he cannot be induced to
forego an uncomfortable home for
luxurious quarters uptown.
During the recent snowstorm that
lasted two or three days, said Mr..
Nichols, the cat was late one morning
in reporting at the little platform
where the chair is located, and he was
just preparing to 60 down the street to
bring him out of his loft when he
heard the wander calling for help.
He was stranded in a pile of snow
and trying vainly to resume his jour-
ney to the favorite spot on the corner.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1909-02-26

The Manufacturers Record says: An
officer of the Virginia Southwestern
Railway Co. writes regarding the Hol-
ston River extension, which was erigi-
nally chartered as the Holston River
railroad. He said bids had been asked
for ompleting the work and the con-
tract awarded for finishing the grad
ing as soon as possible after the bids
were opened. The line is 40 miles long
and will connect the main line of the
Virginia & Southwestern Railway at
Moccasin Gap, Va. with the Southern
Railway at Persia, Tenn. The line
will run through one of the best agri-
cultural sections of East Tennessee.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1909-02-26
Washington Once Gave Up

to three doctors; was kept in bed for
five weeks. Blood poison from spid-
ers' bite caused large, deep sores to cov-
er his leg. The doctors failed, then
"Bucklen's Arnica Salve completely
cnred me-" writes John Washington,
of Bosqueville, Tex. For eczema, boils,
burns and piles it is supreme. Csc at
B. F. Hughes drug store.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1909-02-26
RevoltS at Cold Steele.

"Your only hope" said three doctors
to Mrs. M. E. Fisher, Detroit, Mich,
suffering from severe rectal trouble,
''lies in an operation" ''Then / used
DR.. Kings New Life Pills" SHE, writes,
''till wholly cured" They Prevent
appendicitis, cure constipation, head
ache. 25c at B. f. Hughes drug store
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1909-02-26

The Albemarle Constitution Co. has
been incorporated at the University of
Va. with a capital stock $1,000. EN-.
Wayland is president.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1909-02-26

A dispatch from Bristol, Va, says:
''The last rail on the Carolina, Clinch-
field & Ohio Railroad between Dante,
Va. Nand Bostic, N. c., distance of
1S9 miles, were laid last week. The
rail was the one connecting it with the
Seaboard Air Line at Bostic, and it
the most difficult engineering problems
in the South, that of the construction
of the Blue Ridge division of that road
which rises to a height of 1900 feet
above sea level, with maximum grade
of one-half of per cent. 1t cost up
ward of $50,000,000.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1909-02-26

Pocahontas county, w. Va, has
awarded contract to the Farris Bridge
Co. for the erection of ahighway bridge
over Greenbrier River at Buckeye.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1909-02-26

The Lorama Railroad which is now
under construction from Hannahdale
to Pullman, w. Va, five miles, will
not be completed before April.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1909-02-26

An effort is being made by the gov
eminent of Brazil to stimulate the pro-
duction of silk in that country.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1909-02-26
INDUSTRIAL NEWS
Items That viii Interest Many of
Our Readers.

H. p. Bougere and others are pro-
noting the establishment of a cream
cry at Covington, Va.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1909-02-26

Three new gas companies have been
incorporated at Williamson, w. Va,
the Interstate Natural Gas Company,
with 100000 capital stock; the Trian-
gle Oil Company, and the Roe Oil and
Gas Company, with $4,000 capital
stock-all to operate in the West Vir-
ginia field. V. L. Black is prominent
ly interested In the former, and Charles
ton and Williamson capital in the
latter.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1909-02-26

The Bluestone Traction Company
will install additional equipment in
their power plant at Bluefield, includ-
ing $50 horse power engine, which
will increase the street railway and the
lighting capacity.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1909-02-26
Small Bows Admiration,

Things aren't always what they
sound" remarked that very clever
devil, Edwin Stevens, in Henry Saw
ages production, as he drew a patent
leather shoe over his cloven hoof "A
teacher of my kid days put this puzzle
to us once:
"'Now, boys, the word stan" at the
end Of word means place Of" Thus
we have Afghanistan, the place of AT.
ghans; also Hindoostan, the place of
the Hindoos. Now, can any one give
me another instance?'
"'Yes, SIR said the smallest boy,
proudly, I can-umbrellastan, the
place for umbrellas
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1909-02-26

DR.. Geo. l. Keener, recently granted
franchise for an electric railway from
Weston to Bendale, w. Va, has, it is
reported, applied for franchise in
Weston.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1909-02-26
Soldier BalkS Death Plot.

1t seemed to ]. A. Stone, a civil war
veteran of Kemp, Tex, that a plot ex-
listed between desperate lung trouble
and the grave to cause his death. 81
contracted stubborn cold," he writes,
"that developed cough that stuck to
me, in spite of all remedies, for years.
My weight ran down to 130 pounds.
Then L began to use DR.. Kings New
Discovery, which restored my health
completely..|I now weigh 17S pounds. "
For severe colds, obstinate coughs,
hemorrhages, asthma. and to prevent
pneumonia it's unrivaled. SOC and 81.
Trial bottle free. Guaranteed by B.
F. Hughes.
The Women's Club of Magnolia,
Mass, is said TO be the only one of its
kind in existence. 1t has a member
ship of something more than 800, all
women employed as workers in the
hotels, boarding houses and residences
of the summer population of that re-
sort.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1909-02-26
A
LaceS and EmbrOiderieS.

The New York 5 and 10 cent store
has just received new shipment of
laces and embroideries, ladies' collars
pillow tops, towels and table linens.
DAVIS & HOLT,
Is N. Augusta Street.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1909-02-26

A Little Learning.
Earnest Female-Professor, l hear
you are a great ornithologist
Professor am an ornithologist.
madam.
kindly tell me the botanical name for
q whale?
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1909-02-26

1t is reported that survey is being
made for the Chesapeake & Blue Ridge
Railway Co. which proposes to build
steam line from Point of Rocks, Nd,
through Loudoun county, va, either
to Harrisonburg or Charlottesville.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1909-02-26

Eyenwood, w. Va.-The SeweIl VAL
ley Railroad, owened by the Meadow
River Lumber Co. has 10 miles graded
and expect to have 20 miles in opera
tion next year, according to an official
letter.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1909-02-26

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