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Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1891-05-29
Messrs. Peter a. b. Masser in
the City. = X

Messrs. Peter Al r. Musser in
the City.
Messrs. Peter and r. Musser, OF
Muscatine, H., officials and leading
stockholders Of the Pine Tree Lum-
her company, Were in the city this
week. They are leaders in the >lum-
Der manufactures business, and are
among the heaviest owners of stand
ing pine in the country. They; left
here for the Pacific coast where they
are about to close 3 deal for 800, 1000
acres of timber Land. Peter Musser
Is treasurer Of the Pine Tree Lumber
company, and father or Mr.. Drew
Musser, who has charge OF the Office
work of the company at this place.
After several warnings to bicyclists
to keep of the sidewalks, the city
authorities arrested and fined one OF
the wheelmen this week. There were
other bicyclists who needed the lesson
more than the arrested one did, but
as a general thing the rights Of
pedestrians have not been respected.
Many of the riders have the nerve to
use the sidewalks when they keep
people lodging, and there are in
stances where the bicycle bell has
been sounded to warn ladies with
baby carriages that the sidewalk
must be yielded to the wheel. A few
such acts as that prejudice the peo-
pie against allowing many liberties
to q sport that isl really one of the
hest; having valuable features Of
utility, healthiul exercise and
pleasure. Bicycles have no right to
sidewalks, but there should be no
objection to their use of them in
parts Of the city where there Is no
interference with parties walking on
the sidewalk. However, when neces-
sary to meet or pass g. pedestrian,
the "bike" should take the street.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1891-05-29

~ Compressed yeast at the bak-
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1891-05-29

10 CIT Tobacco only 50
4, 81 md at TANNER'1 Z. s.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1891-05-29
Approved April IL, 1889.

The shoe business is still booming
at p. H. GROSS.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1891-05-29

G. F. GermansOn has taken posi-
ton in pulp mill at Combined
Locks, Neenah, Wis.,, and will re-
move his family to that place next
week. Mr.. Germanson has been
manager of the Hennepin Mill in
Little Falls, since it's construction
and we regret to have him leave. 1t
is probable that C. I. McNair, of
Minneapolis, will remove to Little
Falls and have charge of the mill.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1891-05-29

in Black and C0lors cheap at
TANNERS
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1891-05-29

: ~ aosksl AlWaysd down g
n, s TxRAER'A.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1891-05-29

: Ice Cream by the dish or quart
at RICH & SULL1VAN's.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1891-05-29

Martin Scott Is now making AZ, 900
brick per day at his yard on the West
Side.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1891-05-29

The Little Falls Gun Club expects
to organise, this evening.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1891-05-29

Mr.. and Mrs. r. II. Curtiss desire to
thank friends for assistance during
their recent affection, caused by the
death of their infant daughter.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1891-05-29

The Harmonic Band, Sunday even
ing, serenaded Mr.. Geo. Moeglein, it
being the 35th anniversary OF his
birthday. Mr.. Moeglein provided an
ample supper for the members of the
band and all enjoyed a very pleasant
social time. Mr.. Moeglein wishes to
tender the band his hearty thanks
for this kind remembrance.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1891-05-29
toy Have Arrived.

& Abeautiful line Of dress goods for
nj i II ard summer ut TANNER.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1891-05-29

~Electric bells installed in resi-
dences and business houses by
Superintendent Baker. of the Electric
& Water Co. Prices and Information
furnished on application.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1891-05-29

Ladies, Misses and Childrens Shoes,
the largest and Cheapest line II the
city to- select from at TANNERS
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1891-05-29

q lbs of sugar for 81. 90 at
The PRICE REGULATORS.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1891-05-29
j. Richard, Shoe Maker.

Boots and Shoes made to. order
and q perfectfitguaranteed. Repair
ing promptly done. Oak street, one
door west of p. Germans. 1925
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1891-05-29

2 p ..- . = e.
Fires near Lake Alexander, q few
days ago destroyed half million
feet OF skidded logs belonging to Day
& Co., OF Minneapolis. Cole also SUI
fered some loss by the timber fires.
Mr.. John Wetzel yesterday put a
new plate glass front into his drug
store, at an expense of over $500.
The old front has been sold to J. J.
Estey, who will put it into his new
building on Oak street, this week.
II. s. Hill has his 30-barrel street
sprinkler now in use, and from the
stand-pipe at the court house square
can fill the tank in about five min
utes. He Is now able to keep the
streets in first class condition.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1891-05-29

Go totl,e Home Neat Market
tor 8 go0d steak Or roast.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1891-05-29

You will find Q full line of Ladies',
Misses and Childrens' Shoes, and the
cheapest in the city Ut TANNERs.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1891-05-29
REWARD OFFERED.

REWARD OFFERED.
The Morrison County Agricultural
Society win pay $50 for the arrest
and conviction Of any person found
stealing lumber or destroying prop
erty on their grounds.
BY order of Board II Directors.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1891-05-29

Royalton has vooted to issue $4,000
bonds to complete the school house.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1891-05-29

For a fine dish of Ice Cream 20 to
Rich & SULLIyAN's.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1891-05-29

- For Sale., . +.
House and Lot.
p LYMAN SlGNoR.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1891-05-29

Heuse ard Lot a
for sale. Enquire Of. .
H.. - jJoHN DORAN.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1891-05-29

on loo a onGall at Tanners.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1891-05-29
wanted, 1000 Ladies

At Little Falls Roller Mills.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1891-05-29

Col. Webster Eaton, of Lincoln,
Neb., for many years connected with
the government land department,
was in the city this week with Sena-
ator Buchanan. A pleasant and sue
cessful fishing trip was made to Fish
Trap lake, on the cutoff.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1891-11-19
ON A JET OF
WATER.
JOE ENGLISH'S EXPERIENCE
IN THE OIL FIELDS.
HE SAT DOWN ON AN ABANDONED OIL
WELL TO DO SOME FIGURING AND
GAVE AN IMPROMPTU DANC-
ING-BALL ACT.

II was about 20 years old when
the oil excitement broke out IN our
country, and was leading the une-
ventful life of farmers son." SAID
Joe English, a wejl-known Plttsburg
contractor to a party of friends who
were telling OF experiences IN the
oil fields. ave lived on a farm OF
14O acres, within two miles OF a
prosperous town of Pennsylvania
and there was little excitement for
any of us until some of the oil men
from OH City came down and built
a rig on the Davis farm, about a
quarter of a mile from our place.
The greasy fluid was struck in pay
Ing quantities, l believe we drilled
four wells, and all very good pro-
ducers. No. acted strangely. The
day 1t came in 1t filled two 25O-
barrel tanks IN four hours, and We
lost considerable oil because of a
lack of tankage. I be we'll settled
down, however, to about 80 barrels
a day, and kept flowing at that rate
for about FIVE days. when it petered
out altogether. Jast twelve days
after that well quit flowing | had
the strange>t experience that ever
fell to the lot of man.
cone day was walking about
the farm when some delayed figure
work occurred to me, and resolved
to do it then and there. 1 he
abandoned we'll was near by.
knowing that | would be secure
from intrusion there, walked into
the derrick. An empty candy-box
which l placed over the casing
head, furnished a good seat. Pro
duclng pencil and paper, proceed
g / in my own way to solve the
problem of petroleum production
In lust about two minutes the well
began squirting salt water at a
furious rate. aud wit such tremen
dous force that | was hurled high
into the air, box and all. There is
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1891-11-19
SCOTLAND NECK, NC THURSDAY. NOVEMBER l9 1891.

20 ky again. shall take care ou
don't ren sny such risks In The IL ,
t1re."
When the steamer reached her
destla too, Nero received a regular
ovation as he ~ss leasln. tas vessel
Some one cried, ".hr>e cheers for
Nero" and they were given with =
will. And "Good,o Nero. "Goli
oy, good dog Eesou iei on every
side. kvery one crowded arouai TO
give him pat on the head as he
trotted down the gang-plans. To
all these demonstrations he could, o.
course, only reply with way of hi.
tail and a twiokle Of his faithful
brown eyes. He kept close To the
nurses side, and watched anxiou.ly
hi. little charges arrival on dt,
land.
lie was taken 10 the home Of his
little mistress. wberd be lived, lovtl
and Lonored. until be died OF old
age, with bis shaggy gray head rest
Ing on the knee or the child, tnow h
woman that be hal saved. HIS
grave sin an l. 'ish churchyari.
In the harial plot OF the family TO
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1891-11-19

WAS HURLED HIGH INTO TIE AIR.
no use trying to describe my feel
ings. | was too thoroughly fright
ened to have any. All l know, a
man of 40 pouds was lifted violent
ly heavenward.
"rhe colnmn of water evidently
struck the box exactly in the cen-
ter. for we went up as straight as a
plumb line. What is more, never
changed my seat, AID in the very
nature of things it was impossible
to do so. The squirting water was
of sufficient Volume to entirely fill
the box and send a pretty heavy
aqueous wall on every side into the
bargain. The box was not large,
and, of course, my feet would natu,
rally hang over under ordinary cir
cumstances. but iii this case the
water threw my legs upward. This
put me in peculiarly uncomforta-
bIe, yet singularly safe, position.
| sat there, head and legs inclined,
so that | resemble the letter V,
and was firmly held 10 that position
by the out pouring current.
II must have gone up fully forty
five feet, but the initial force car
ried me higher than could hold me,
aud settled back about fifteen
feet, all the while maintaining the
same position. When | reached
that point where the attraction OF
gravity exactly counters the force
of water stopped. The point was
fully thirty feet from the ground
1t was impossible for me to fall te
either side, and equally Impossible
to fall straight down, ior the spray
ing water played into that box Will
terrific fore. Th only movement
I felt was the alternative rising ant
falling of the box ocCasioned by th'
contention between the attraction
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1891-11-19
my STORY, MARM'

My story, marin Well, really, now.
,, have not much TO say;
But if you'd called year ago and then
again to-day,
No need Of words to tell you, marin,
for your own eyes could see
How much the Temperance Cause has
done for my dear John and me.
A year ago we hadn't flour to make a
batch Of bread,
And many a night these little ones went
supperless TO bed;
Now look into the larder, marm,-
there's sugar, flour and tea;
And that is what the Temperance Cause
has done for John and me.
The pail th;t holds tue batter, John
used to fill with beer;
But he hasn't spent cent for drink for
two months and year;
He paws his debts, is strong and well as
any man can be:
And that is what the Temperance Cause
lie used to sneak along the streets, feel
Ing so mean and low,
And he didn't like to meet the folks be
used to know;
But now he looks them in the face, and
steps off bold and free;
And this is what the Temper ance Cause
has done for John and me.
A year ago these little boys went stroll
ing through the streets,
With scarcely clothing on their backs,
and nothing on their feet;
But now they've shoes and stockings
and garments as you see;
And that is what the Temperance Cause
has done for John and me.
The children were afraid of him-his
coming stopped their play;
But now when supper time is o'er, and
the table cleared away,
The boys all frolic around his chair. the
baby climbs his knee;
ana ttlS is what the temperance cause
has done for John and me.
All, those sad days are Ger Of sorrow
and of pam;
The children have th-ir father back
and my John again,
[ pray excuse my weeping, marm-
they're tears of JOY, to see
How much the Temperance Cause has
done for NY dear John and me.
Each morning, when be goes to work,
upward look and say;
so, Heavenly Father, help dear John
TO keep lis pledge to day."
And every night. before sleep, thank
God on bended knee
For what the Temperance Cause has
doae for my dear John and me.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1891-11-19

plexion, resembling TIE mother,
and speaks Italian and French,
The other head is of dark complex
ion, like the father, and speaks
German and English. Tie twins
are in charge of Mr.. Frank Ufiner,
who exhibited the late Lucia
Zarete, the Mexican midget.
The Tocci brothers usually eat
with both mouths, although one
can provide nourishment enough
for the entire organism. During
their first week in New York they
are to De exhibited privately tC
medical men. After that they vii
be on public view at Worth,
Museum.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1891-11-19

Of gravity and propuIsive force OF
gass and water. The only pain /
experienced was in my legs, which
soon became numb from the con-
slant pounding of the water.
"The roar and the squirting water
soon attracted the attention OF the
folks at the house, and after them
came the neighbors, oil operators
and others, until there was a crowd
of several hundred people standing
around within safe distance OF the
descending water. | couldn't see
much of them, and, OF conrse,
couldn't hear word they said.
Gradually the pain seemed to grow
less, and the next 1 knew | was IN
bed, and In a dreamy way saw the
folks stand ing around.
"Ihey told me how my final res
cue came oout. The we'll ceased
flowing gradually, AMI finally
petered out altogether. AS the
column of water dropped. the box
with it's now insensate burden,
came down with 1t and rested ex-
actly over the mouth of the well
whence it started. | tell over on
the derrick floor and was picked up
and carried out, and then into the
house."
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1891-11-19
CONSUMPTION CURED.

IN Ola physician, retired from pract-
ice. having had placed in his hands be
an East IIda missionary the formuly
of similar vegetable remedy for tha
speedy and permanent cure Of consumpt-
;tn. Bronchitis. Catarrb, Asthma and
al throat and Lung Affections. also pos
tive and radical cure for Nervous De-
bilitv and all Nerv, US onplamt>,
after having tested its wonderful curative
powers in Thousands OF cases, has felt 1t
his dutv to make 1t known TO his suf>
fering fellows. Acuated by this motive
and desire to relieve human suffering
will send free of charge, to all who
desire it, this recipe. in German. French
or English, With full directions for
preparing and using, Sent by mail by
addressing with stamp, naming this
paper ". A, MOVES. go Po'ccrs' Block
Rochester.N ~ Y 3-9l-ly
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1891-11-19
LEMON ELIXIR.
Pleasant, Elegent, ReIiab,e.

For biiousness and constipation, take
Lemon Elixir.
For fevers, chills and malaria, take
Lemon Elixir.
For sleeplessness, nerysusness and
palpitation of the heart, take Lemon
Elixir.
For indiges,ion and foul stomach
take Lemon Elixir.
Fer all sick and nervous headaches,
take Lemon Elixir.
Ladies, for natural AMI thorough or
game regulation, take Lemon Eiixor.
DR.. Motley Lemon Elixir will not
fail you in any of the above named dis
eases, all of which arise from torpid
or diseased liver, stomach, kidneys or
bowels,
Prepared only by DR.. H. MOTLEY.
Atlanta, Ga. SOC. and Sl.00 per bottle,
at druggists.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1891-11-19
yankee Doodle" 4"
Golden daYs.)

Golden daYs)
History tells US the origin of our
national march the famous "Yank ee
Doodle" For Cae hundred and
thirty five years it has been his
toric air. Few perhaps remember
that to an English VT and musical
genius we are indebted for the old
tune. But true it il, although it was
composed in a spirit of raillery,
awak ened by the sight of the
" Yankee DoodIes who came to town"
in answer to General Amherst's ap-
peal to the colonies for aid.
1t was IN the Simmer Of 1855 that
the British army was encamped on
the bank of the Hudson, little be-
l>w Albany. They were to open
campaign against the French Cana
dians. and the well disciplined and
uniformed troops awaited the arrival
Of the volunteers. L. they came, a
motley crowd, old men, middle.
aged men and yolng men. but all
with brave hearts beating, and strong
arms ready to do battle. Some were
mounted on ponies, others On old
f4rm horses, taken from the plough,
and many, with a zeal which knew
no fatigue hurried IN on foot. Each
carried his own outfit and provisions
No two were dressed alike; there
were long costs and short coats, and
no coats at al -; there were high hats
| and low hats, covering closely crop
ped heads, or wigs with flowing curls
In they marched, AMI the regular
soldiers msde merry at their expense.
Even the officers were not better
hammered, an1 the surgeon, Doct, r
| Slackbug, entertained his friends at
mess by playing Yankee Doodle,'
which he had composed in derision
of the volunteers.
Greatly TO the amusement Of th
British officers, the Provincials re-
ceived the tune in good faith, when
D Doctor Shackburg eravely assured
them that it was "celebrated air OF
martial music" and daily it was
heard played in thelr camp. Little
did those merry Englishmen realize
that the time would come when te
those ringing notes the same colo
nies would march to freedom
Twenty years later 'Yankee Doodle
cheered the heroes of Bunker Hill
and later still, more than ever Ell
deared to American hearts, it wal
eXultantly layeI IS Lord Corn
wallis's army marched into Washing
lton's camp at Yorktown.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1891-11-19
A Sunny Face.
Selected
Macon. ia

loelec'ed.)
WeaT It. 1t is your privilege. 1t
has the quality Of mercy; il i.lwice
blessed. It blesses It's professor,
and all who come under its benign
/ fl1ence. IL is daily boon to him
Who wears l., aud consta1', ever.
dowing bentdlctInu 10 all his friends.
Men and women, youth sn ch.l.
dren, seek the friendship OF TIE sut =
n faced All doors are op u %
those who smile. All social circles
Welcome cbeeriness. a sunny face
- an olen sesame 10 hearts aud
homes Nv t.raara ,,el,.tfe,.,t
.,es dis,alr.. e,.. t..-4.,
'uu noPe bA"e 10 'lsh mum ihAn',
TIer- iear, doub', mt spondeLcT,
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1891-11-19
1N' First step.

Perhaps you are run down can't eat,
can't sleep, can't tn nk can't do anything
to your satisfaction, and you wonder
what allies you. You should heed the
warniog, you are taking the first step
into Nervous Prostration. You need
Nerve Tonic and in EIecuic Bitters
you will GEd the exact remedy for rcstor-
ine your nervous system to its normal
healthy cor dirion, Surprising results
follow the use Of this great n rye Tonic
and Alternative. Your appetite returns,
good digestion is restored, and the Liver
and kidneysf resume healthy action.
Jry bottle Plice SOC. az T.. I. White
head & Co.'S Drug Store.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1891-11-19

THERE ARE MANY HIGH
WAYS T0IT.
W ussr 20 VnAr NJ u~Sr ilkr.

lo.d Ilems.tsA
In each human hfr 81. planted
some natural ap,ue>s. fit j. la.
tense men call II Eenlus. ifn an.
pears In a lesser dcslee IL il known
as talent, which. with energetic
cultivation, often out>trlps indolcn.
genius our lnboIn gifts should ~
very dear TO us 30 dear that We
must not tod them avay Tor safety.
thns proving ourselves unworthy Of
hem, but bring them out: let them
zee the lisht Of day nud give them
'very advantage for perfect devel.
"Pment. Work for them With
vii, and II Your efforts are true and
persistent Sonr gift, whatever IL
may Z repay yon thousand
mes. /, vii illuminate your
IDEAS, Your influence, ani your life
with it, brll.ancy and make itself
part OF .onr own personality.
Action Is necessity with perfect
beings, and progression is "A law of
God; so al first there man be no
visible sign OF genius, no tangible
proof oi what we feel that We can
do, yet persistent daily effort, with
your soul in your work, Will unfold
Eonr talent day by day as the flows
ers open their leaves to the sun.
and II We grow net weary ofpatient
endeaVor we shall see cur highest
dreams fulfilled. Aside from the
duty OF making the most OF the
possibilities which God has planted
IN Us, striving always TO give 10
them the best part OF ourselves. the
Ieturn Is ample, and there Is no in
gratitude from these inward
tromptlngs. As soon as We have
.put our shoulder 10 the wheel "A
feeling OF love aiIses III our hearts
for our work, and 1t seems 10 smile
back at us as II grows more shapely
and perfect IN our hands. Music,
painting, scnl pturc are not the only
highways OF genius aud talent
more homply aud useful WAYS they
often take.
II the woman who has natural
,ptness for dfessmaking and the
dainty handling which such call.
ng demands, instead Of getting 30
tired and wishing she was not
obliged to work, would only love
her work llttie aud Try 10 Tcallze
the tact that she possesses spark
Of genius, her bapplcst hours would
De those spent in her woIKfoom
amid the tools aud trappings OF her
trade. So II Is with anything We
really wish to do.
Some one has SAID that .our de
~Ires are pre>entments OF our capa-
OIlties" We may each prove thls
by working faithfully TO accomplish
bat which We most de-Le g, aud the
measure Of diligence VIII he the
measure of our success.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1891-11-19
RIVALS OF SHANG AND ENG
TWINS WITH ONE BODY, TWO LEGS.
FOUR ARMS. AND Two HEADS.

The twins of Lacona rivals of the
fomous Slamese pair, have just ar
rived in New York. They are
known as the TOcci brothers, and
were born in Lacona, Italy, July
4 1870. They have one body, one
pair of legs, four arms, and two
heads. One head is of fair com