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The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-06-02
OFFICIAL PAPER of caouTEAu COUNTY

~ Setsrs and communications cont0ining mat
~ 6Hss~dsdt for qualifications IN this paper should
- e4drsssed 70 "ZAs River Press" and ths name
lftAs writer SaSst u given "a. tnsuss attention..
local sdSsstissMsNts sctu BE- tnserted In these
GoSaaas at tAs rate Of ten cents per Tine from
Asasisnt and ~ cents per HnsJ from resxlay adj
Oortteers.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-06-02
At

Friend-What3 You pawned your n
good coat to get canvas for your paint
ing? Artist-Yes. Friend-And how
much did you get for the picture3
Artist-Nearly enough to get my coat
out.-Cleveland Leader.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-06-02

Truly there Is a tide in the affairs OF
men. but there IL nc gulf stream set
ting forever IN one direction,-Lowell.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-06-02
Terms Of District Court. 1909.

CHOUTEAU COUNTY.
Tuesday, August "a.
Tuesday, November q.
VALLEY COUNTY.
Tuesday, June s.
Tuesday, September q.
Tuesday, November l6.
TETON COUNTY
Monday, August 2.
Monday, November l.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-09-13
CONCRETE BLOCKS FOR ROADS
Only the Wheel Track Is Paved. Re-
ducing Cost of Construction.

Orlando III. III. Dickson OF Jackson
vile. Fla, one of the most active
champions of good roads in Duval
county for many years, has received
word from his attorney at Washington
that patent has been allowed on his
concrete block for constructing roads.
The authorities ut the patent office ut
first refused him a patent because the
method was, they thought in conflict
with other similar roads that had been
patented. but Mr.. Dickson employed
first class attorney, who fought the
matter through to a successful issue.
The road as patented consists of
heavy concrete blocks in shape not I'M
like common Il rails laid on their sides
except that they are much larger and
only three or four feet I'm length.
They have n mortise on one end and
a tenon on the reverse end and so are
locked together making them con-
tinuous road. but easily repaired If
broken. as one block can he taken out
and another one inserted in few
moments time. The groove is large
enough to easily carry an automobile
tire, and such a road can be built with
a double track at less cost than orui-
nary first class country roads cost
Mr.. Dickson is in correspondence with
several manufacturers OF machinery
for concrete work, who assure him
that machine can be constructed to
turn out several hundred blocks in a
day at small cost for labor 4 short
piece Of the road is now I'm use be
tween Jacksonville and Apoka and has
been tested enough to prove its com.
plete adaptablity as a first class road
for farm vehicles or automobiles.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-09-13
THE HEAD ON THE CENT.

The poets and idealists who have
been pouring out their lamentations
over the passing OF the red man, az
evidenced by the elimination of the
Indian head on the cent are wasting
their tears In vain. The head on the
old penny was not that OF an Indian
at all, its story being as follows:
In Philadelphia lived "A child five
or six years of age. by the name of
Sarah Longacre whose father was
fine engraver and held Official rela-
tions in the government and was en-
ployed at the mint A delegation OF
llniaas came from the northwest to
pay visit 10 Washington and call
upon the president. Thence they pro.
ceeded to Philadelphia and were in
Vited to the HON cot Mr.. Lougacre
One of the chiefs was attracted to
little Sarah and in sport took on his
head dress and placed it on her head.
and she stood before the company i'm
this peculiar garb. Some one OF the
company sketched her on the spot.
and handed the product of his artis-
tic skin to tho father. The engraved
sketch weat into competition for the
honor OF place on the cent. just
being coined, and Uncle Sam ac-
cepted the face of the American girl
with the Indian bonnet. The head. F..
therefore, was never Indian but
American and the change to Lin
coins head has made IT more So
Exchange.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-09-13
OIL MADE EARTH ROADS.
New Product Which Will Keep Dir.
Highways Hard and Smooth.

Now il T. possible To make smooth
bouleyards out OF rough country roads
at comparatively small cost. Pro-
tractcd rainy weather may prevail or
regular gully washers may come,
but the roads treated by the new proc
ess Will keep hard and smooth even
though mud is knee deep In the ditc hes
and IN the fields a prominent oil com
pany asserts il has solved the prob
lem. The general manager OF the fuel
oil department OF that company I'm
New York city states that for several
years his company has been making
tests TO perfect an oil which would
serve the same purpose on the earth
roads In the country and small towns
as the. asphalt road oil does on the
macadamized bouleyards In April the
company placed on the market the
standard Dacadamizcd asphalt binder
oil for earth roads Tests have been
made i'm different parts Of the United
States, and the general manager says
IL has been thoroughly demonstrated
20 be complete success. To show his
confidence in the oil. arrangements
have been completed TO build a small
section of road mt Independence. Mo.
The process OF making good roads
with this new brand of road oil is very
simple. First the road must be piow-
ed thoroughly and then run over sew
eral times with harrow, after which
it should be rounded with grader
and dragged TO make it hard After
this It is ready for the road oil
The cost of this process is far less
than the rock or macadamlZed roads.
of course" said the manager. 1T will
cost from $500 TO 5000 mile to thor
oughly oil an earth road the frst time.
The cost after that is far less each
year to keep it oiled.
ut is expected that this new process
will revolutionize road building We
receive thousands of letters from all
parts Of the country asking for com
plete details. The demand has been
so strong it has been necessary TO have
printed matter prepared on the sub
ject. The good roads movement is
spreading rapidly. 1t is one of the
most striking evidences of continued
and substantial prosperity. Good roads
enhance the value Of property and tho
pleasure of living in the community"
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-09-13
EXPORTS or MANUFACTURES

Twelve billion dollars worth of
manufactures have been exported
from the United States in the last
100 years. S,OOO,OOO,OOO. or two
thirds, of this enormous total within
the last 20 years. and $4,000. 600
600. or one-half, in the last II
years.
The growth in expectation of man
fractures is perhaps more clearly ev-
idenced by the fact that the annual
average value OF the manufactures
is perhaps more clearly evidenced by
the fact that the annual average
value of the manufactures exported
in the first decade of this period
tl79O-l799, was, speaking in round
terms, less than $2.OOO,OOO per an
mum; IN the decade ended with 1903.
less than 100000 per annum; in
the decade ended with 1899. less than
$S,OOO,OOO per annum, and i'm the
decade ended with 1919. slightly
less than $l2, 100000 per annum. in
the decade ended with 1853. san
100000 per annum; in the decade
ended with 1869, 100000 per
annum: in the decade ended with
1879, s1OS,OOO,OOO per annum. in
the decade ended with 1889, $780,
100000 per annum; in the decade
ended with 1899, ah average of
s241,O00,OOO per annum; in the de-
cade ended with 1909 an average of
1856 100000, and for the single
year COS was thus greater than that
IN all the 20 years from 1890 to
1850.
Every part of the world, every
grand division every country. every
great city has contributed to this
growth in the exports of American
manufactures. The value of manu-
features sent to Europe in 1908 was
sS6S.0OO,OOO. or practically one-haIf
of the s75O,OOO, 900 worth exported
Ia that year; to North America.
$1S9.OOO,OoO worth; TO South
America $71.5OO,OOO worth: to
Asia. also. s71,5OO,OOO worth: ia
Oceania, 100000 worth, and to
Africa s10.OOO,OoO worth
OF the $36S,OOO 600 worth o.,
manufactures sent to Europe fin 1905.
$97,OO0,00O was copper, $4,000.
600 mineral oil s47.OOO.OO manu-
features of iron and steel. $50. 600. -
I 600 manufactures of wood, $1,000.
600 naval stores, aad $I4OOO,OOO
agricultural implements.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-09-13
THE PROFITS" VERIFIED.

The new tariff law is beginning TO
bear out all the claims OF the proph-
properly spelled profits"
Almost every commodity is show
ing an upward tendency in price. and
at every turn Jones will pay the
freight.
One instance bearing out the
profits is shown in the announce
ment that the building material and
lumber trusts will take advantage o.
returning prosperity by Increasing
the cost Of building. A huge amour
OF building was undertaken duri9g
the current year building material
neing cheap and cheap labor plenn-
ful. Now that the tariff has been ga-
vorably fixed, building materials arc
increasing in price and viii go
higher. In fact. one construction
journal estimates that tho cost OF
building during 'hc coming year Will
be increased 10 10 - per cent
Thus the profits are being yar-
flied
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-09-13
/. . s!.s.S:.z::!NlsA5it0IhaNaStsrD
Schedule In Effect
JUNE 20, 1909.

Leave 7:2O a. m. for Roanoke
Norfolk and all points on the Shen-
adoah division. pullman Sleeper
Roanoke TO New York. via Hagers-
own, Pullman Parior Car Roanoke
10 Norfolk.
S:55 a. m for Roanoke, Rich
nond, Norfolk Pullman Sleeper.
Dining Car to Roanoke. Parlor Car
Roanoke 90 Norfolk.
l2:40 p. m. for Roanoke. Lynch
burg and intermediate stations and
ne shenandoah Valley. PHILADELPHIA
aud New York. Sleeper to Philadoi-
phia and New York. Cafe car Gary
and Roanoke.
9:1S p. m. for Roanoke. Lynch
surg, Richmond. Norfolk. Pullman
sleeper 70 Norfolk. Roanoke to
Richmond.
Leave Bluefield 500 .. m. for Ken
oya, Columbus and all points West
and Northwest Pullsan Sleeper FOR
Voiombus and Cincinnati Cafe cars
$40 a m. Pullman & eeper for
Columbus. Cafe Dining Car.
Leave $3.50 a. On. and EOS D. n.
daily for Tazewell. Norton and al
stations on Cliroh Valley division.
Arrive from Norton and points on
ne Cllnch Valley division at 1920 .
o. and 7:O5 p. On
Leave 500 a. m. for We ch ana
Intermediate stations.
Leave 1O:45 "a m. for william
ION a1d informed ate stations.
Leave 2:15 p. m for Wclch and
Intermediate stations.
For additional Information call on
gent Norfolk and Western Railway.
W. d. BEVGLL,
Gen. Pass Agent.
Roanoke, Va
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-09-13
Crushed Coral For Roads.

General Carlos Garcia-Vclcz. minis.
ter from Cuba to the United States.
who has been travelling I'm the west to
promote reciprocity sentiment, says
that Cuba boasts Of more than 1900
miles OF the most excellent macadam
roads in the world
I'VE used crushed coral in our roads
in Cuba" said he. and there is no
better medium for road building
known. IT is practically imperyious
to water and when goIicl smooth pre-
serves for many years ifs continuity.
our government has expended Sl5-
100000 In the past three years I'm this
kind OF Improvement and Will CON
tnue until we have a perfect system
OF roads
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-09-13
OPERATION SUCCESSFUL.

Miss Maud Faulkner, of Reese
street, was operated upon for abdom-
inal troubles by Drs. Crockett, Will
llams and Kahle Saturday afternoon.
The operation was entirely success
ful and the young lady, who is being
cared for by trained nurse from
Roanoke, is doing nicely.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-09-13
Good Roads Would Help Evs-yboJy

Good Roads Would Help Every body.
The good roads movement Is an
economic movement thing that
somewhere ana at some time touches
the pocket nerve Of every producer
snd every consumer iu the land fae.
Cor as indispensable MS uavigaule iu-
land waterways 10 the fundamental
settlement ~ all freight rate questions
a real and stable macadam highrond
between Denver Kansas city and Oh.
cago. Tor instance would Doe Of more
benefit % Tho economic development or
Colorado than forty elrce fIl appeals
10 The Interstate commerce commission
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-09-13
Concord Normal
School
ATHENS. w. VA.

- t@Af'~f ~ n
School Oe3lns Sept. IA,
1909. Be sure to be on time
as work begins as soon as
pupils are enrolled.
Remember that Concord
Normal is one Of the best
schools Of tae State.
Address ali letters of en-
quiry TO
@ H. BEMI5.
Athens, w. Va.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-09-13

NATURALIZATION by an expe-
rienced telephone man and Al
electrician in all respects Wants
to make change on account Of
health. Best Of references. Address
J. i. COMANN, Norton, Va.
9-1t-3t.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-09-13
EXCURSION
TO
WASHINGTON CITY
September 18th, 1909
GanrinI Ii. LII L.

Passengers from WEIGH and intermediate sta
ons can use train No. ~ 10 Biuefeld
Returni1g leave Washington. Union station
o2 p N september 9TH For Tickets and Add
'nai Information call on Agents n Wv Ry.
" 3 BFVILL NJ r BPACC
EN- PASSENGER AT Tvsv Pseseuger Az
ROANOKE VA
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-09-13

WANTED-Fifty boys TO sell Even
ing Leader on streets OF Bluefeld.
Apply at office on Higginbotham
avenue after 4 o'clock.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-09-13

RTWARD-Ten cents each will be
paid for every dog delivered at
City Hall, on which tax has not
been paid. 5. FRAZIER STOW
Frs, Mayor. 9-7-Gt
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-09-13

LOST-Black pocketbook, containing
notes and valuable papers. Suit
able reward for return to Leader
Office or to l.. A. DUNN. 9-7-3t
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-09-13
WANT
CRUSHED LIME STONE

and size made and delivered to any
part OF the city at a reasonable
price by w. II. Coffman Coke Co.,
Bluefeld, w Va.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-09-13

WANTED-A salesman to sell min
ing castings. one well known in
the coal fields preferred. Apply p
O. Box 412, Lynchburg, Va, with
reference.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-09-13

FOR SALE-My three story brick
store, No. 90 Bland street, and
stock of goods II wanted. Also my
home of about IS acres, 900 to
1000 fruit trees. Land in fine
state of cultivation for trucking.
On Bowers Branch. II you mean
business call or write me. ]. L..
HORTON. 7-29-6t-eod
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-06-11
TOTChlight.

Since our last letter Victor one Of
our bloodhounds, took Ill and passed
over the river, but his place was I'm
rediately filled by one Of the famous
Lexington thoroughbred bloodhOunds,
wcll-trained and very vicious, and the
man who steals had better be very
cautious about 1t lest he be caught
ard brought to Justice
The prolific stork given by f II.
D. Webb to Or. Thompson, Of Webb
vile. has been here at the home Of
r. b. Blankenship and left a fine
girl baby,
Alex Craft has moved up the river
to the vicinity OF Muddy Branch
Mrs. Lyman Childers was in Louisa
last Tuesday
c. J. Bartcls and F. A. Williams
are on the sick list thisweek
Mr.. F. S. Mcconnell. president Of
the Louisa Coal Company, is here
this week
Mrs. Dick Simpson, whose illness
has been OF considerable standing, Is
slowly improving and will soon be
out again.
J. D. Burchett & Co., Of Georges
Geek, are here with a saw boat do
ing some saving for the people IL
general.
Last Tuesday night this vicinity
vas visited by the most fearful storm
ever known in this place to even the
oldest OF our citizens.
The Louisa Coal Company sent
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-06-11

Last Friday the building commit
tee of the NJ +. Church, South,
Russell, opened the various bids for
the construction of the new church.
The contract was let to J. w. Woods,
of Parkersburg W. Va, and work
will begin as soon as the old build
ing can be moved from the lot, which
will be not later than next week.
The building complete is to cost
about $4,000, most Of which has
been provided for. 1t is to be built
Of red pressed brick, made by Spahr
Brick Co, OF Maysville, Ky. II is 10
have a metal shingle roof, basement
to be finished with social rooms, well
equipped Kitchen, laboratories, etc.
The main auditorium is to be 66xi2
feet in the clear, which will seat
nearly coo. Every part Of the build
ing will be complete in every way
when it is dedicated.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-06-11
GOIdie.

w, II, ODaniel, who has been
working at Queens Greek, W. Va.
for some time, was visiting home
folks last week.
ROLAND Moore and Miss Georgia
Peterman passed here en- route TO
Fallsburg Sunday.
Bass Brumfield, of Gait, was visit
ing at Eph Moore's Saturday.
Mrs. Mart Moore was visiting rel
atives on Bear Greek last week.
Edward Ball made a trip up Gait
Friday.
Conrad Short, of Catlettsburg, is
here.
Eph Moore has been digging May
apple root.
T. L. O'Daniel and John Short
ere our huXters. Black Pete.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-06-11
Shannon Branch.

Cleveland See and Miss Della Chil-
ders surprised their many friends
Sunday when they walked into Torch
light and had the knot tied that made
them man and wife for life. We cX-
tend congratulations.
Miss Gypsy Thompson and Emma
Shannon spent the day Sunday with
Mrs. Mollie Shannon.
Lee and Ermia Shannon are visit
ing Mr.. and Mrs Cartmel at Torch
light.
Andy Moore, of Portsmouth, came
ul to show respect to his dead wife
b. bringing beautiful flowers and
decorating her grave.
Harry Shannon and family went
to the Cabot graveyard and decorated
the graves of their dear ones who are
resting there.
Harry Castle received a serious
inquiry at the Louisa Coal Company 5
mines by coal falling on him.
Elem Robinet OF Blaine, passed
here this morning.
Charley Cox and Jeff Shannon Wis
tied Sherd Shannon Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. NJ. Cartmel and
two grandchildren, Lee and Ermia
Shannon, Sarah Belle and Marian
Cox visited the Peck graveyard May
the Goth.
John Crafts wife is seriously Ill
ut her home at Torchlight.
w NJ. Cartmel is building a new
house for Bennett Cox Rose.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-06-11

The Republican Committee Of the
9Cth Legislative District, composed Of
the counties of Johnson and Martin,
met in Paintsville, June LIST, and is
sued a call for a primary election to
h held in Johnson county, August
4th, for the purpose Of selecting a
nominee for Representative, this be-
ing johnson countys time to name
the candidate. SO far James w. Tur-
ner and w. r. Stafford are the only
announced candidates.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-06-11

away last Friday eight loads Of coal,
which was the largest days loading
yet. The quantity in output is grad
Tally increasing each week, and In
very short time we will be loading
cut sixty cars per week, .. H..
Joseph NJ. Moore, our mine fore
man, has moved into the house lately
vacated by MIR. Abbott,
Mrs. G. b, Carter and daughters
spent Sunday with relatives and
friends in Busseyville. ..a.
Buckskin Bess,
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-06-11
Madge.

Paul, Sam Doc and Oakley Heabur-
lin arrived here Saturday from Ports
mouth to spend vacation with their
grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. J. Meek.
Mrs. Bette Pigg visited her daugh-
ter, Mrs. Thad Ransom, Tuesday and
was accompanied home by her grand
son, Paul Ransom.
Sam Berry was calling on Vim
Adams Sunday.
Oscar Roberts was a business WISH
tor in Louisa Saturday. "
Misses Mollie and Birdie Roberts
were shopping at Busseyville Monday.
We have been told that Rev. Strait
tonberger will preach here again the
third Sunday in this month.
We were sorry to hear of the death
Of Uncle Billie Jordan. Don.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-06-11
Charley Borders!

Paintsville, KY, June 5, 1909
Charley Borders fell asleep in the
arms of Him whose pleasure it was
to receive such on Thursday morn
ing, May q, at Wheeling, w. Va,
where he and his sister were visiting
their cousin, Mrs. J. J. limerick.
Here the same dreadful disease.
typhoid fever, that took his father
and mother, Will and Emma Borders
from their earthly home nineteen
years ago, seized this young man in
his blooming days and he, too had
to succumb to its ravages in less
than eight days time.
Lis body was brought here on the
evening train Friday, accompanied by
his brother and sister, Homer and
Anna, NJ. l.. Ford, Henry Borders,
Eugene Davis and James Ford. The
remains were kept over night at his
grandfather, William Borders, and
Saturday morning were removd to
his grandfather, James NJ. Davis.
where the funeral services were held
by Revs. ]. H. Howe and Fred Pres
ton. The services were largely at
tended and their talks most fitting.
He was laid to rest at 2 o'clock
Saturday in the Davis family ceme-
terry.
He belonged to the U. S. Army, IN
which he was serving his seventh
year. AS a soldier he had won dis
tinction and honor, and as a token
OF respect his fellow-soldiers sent $2j
for floral purposes.
AS a young man of good habits he
was unexcelled and was loved and
respected by all who knew him.
.. A. P.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-06-11
FaIISbuTg and fuII0TS.

When the rain makes the ground
too wet for the farmers to work their
corn they can work at setting out
their tobacco plants
was glad when read in the
NEWS that Hernia Waller had OBJ
tanned a certificate, because knew
that you could seldom find a girl
that had the energy to walk over
two miles every day like she did,
when she went to Ekers' school at
Fallsburg in order to get an edu-
cation.
1t was reported that the odd Fellows
were going to have a parade at Falls
burg last Sunday, and a good many
folks went there to see them, but
tie report was false.
Eli Frazier conducted the Sunday
School.
VIM. Austin and a part of his fam
lily were visiting at Jesse Bernard S
last Sunday.
Jesse Bernard was away from home
few days last week and bought
fifty head Of sheep.
Mr.. Starr came down TO w. T.
Kane's recently to look at his hogs
He will buy some.
Mr.. Potter came up from Kinner
last Sunday and took an active part
in the Sunday School, on Hewlett.
There was a good attendance at
the festival at Fallsburg Saturday
night
The question now since the exami-
nation of school teachers is, Where
will | teach school?
| Mr. Collinsworth' daughter came
UP from Ashland last week to visit
relatives at Fallsburg.
| A great many of the people around
here have thousands of tobacco plants
set out and many more to set out.
Miss Margaret Bryan, of Ashland,