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Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1893-06-01

.s Children Christians" Father
said, "Yes, all but De Witt" Then
Truman Osborne looked down into the
fireplace and began to tell story of a
storm that came on the mountains, and
all the sheep were in the fold; but there
was one lamb outside that perished in
the storm, Had he looked me in the eye
l should have been angered when he
told that story; but he looked into the
fireplace, and it was so pathetically and
beautifully done that never found any
peace until was sure | was inside the
fold, where the other sheep were.-Dr
Talmage In Ladies' Home Journal
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1893-06-01
Tarnntulaa Arc EnemIeA

Tarantulas are considered deadly foes TO
each other and are seldom found Ia com.
peny. When imprisoned together there Is
a hght, one succumbs and is eaten by the
victor. Nature has done service In max
ing the tarantula 80 hideous and formida.
bic looking an object. Indeed, 1t Is owing
10 this responsiveness that no greater mum.
Der OF persons are stunR. The sight Of the
great hairy spider crawling near by will
cause cold creeping sensation down the
back Of almost any one.-Florence Com
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1893-06-01
The Lambs Gamboled.

Robert-Pa, what does gambol meant
Teacher said we were to find another
meaning for it before we recite this after
noon.
Roberts Father-Gamble' 1t means to
play games OF chance, thereby winning or
losing large sums of money.
That afternoon Robert electrified his
teacher by reading, "The little lambs
played games Of chance on the hills, there.
BY winning or losing large sums OF
money."-Lowell Citizen.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1893-06-01
A Poser for Pop.

Small Boy-Pop, did you ever fall down
stairsi
Pop-I suppose so.
"Did you ever fall up stairsr
"Of course not"
II did"
"Nonsense.
II fell the whole length of the stairs and
landed ON the second floor"
Nonsense"
81 was up stairs when fell, an so fell
mp stairs, didn't II started from the
third floor. r."-Street g. Smiths Good News.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1893-06-01
Importap, rh,pr. In CON-,

A witness was testifying that he met the
:endant at breakfast, and the latter
FILED the waiter and said"-
4'One moment" exclaimed the counsel
u the defense, II object to what he said"
fchen followed legal argument of about
y hour and a half on the objection,
which was overruled, and the court de
Ided that the witness might state what
was said.
"Well, 60 on and state what was said to
the waiter" remarked the winning coun
sci, flushed with his legal victory.
"Well," replied the witness, "he said,
Bring me beefsteak and fried potatoes. ,"
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1893-06-01

Some day railroads will have in them
no dangerous and deadly curves Over
half the disastrous collisions and large
percentage Of run-offs are caused by
curves. OF course, It will sometimes be
found difficult to strsighten out curve
and keep legitimate grade; but II the
laws required all railroads to go straight
In all cuts and other dangerous places
some plan would be devised by which
this could be done. Dallas Tex News.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1893-06-01
A FINE PLACE FOR BOYS.

Hoitt's Oak Grove School is unquestion-
ably one of the best schools for boys on the
Pacific Coast, 1t is located near Millbrae,
San Mateo county, Cal, in charge of Ira G.
Hoitt, Ph.D., ex-State Superintendent, with
of pupils is limited to fifty so that special,
attention may be given to each.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1893-06-01
SUNSHINE

SUNSHINE
comes, no matter how
dark the clouds are, when
the woman who Is borne
down by woman's troubles
turns to DR.. Piercs's Fav-
orite Prescription. II her
life is made gloomy by the
chronic weaknesses, deli
cato arrangements, and
painful disorders that af-
fiict her sex, they are COM
pletely cured. If she's
overworked, nervous, or
rundown she has new
life and strength.
"Faverite Prescription"
is a powerful, invigorating
tonic and q soothing and
strengthening nervine,
purely vegetable. perfectly
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1893-06-01

Competitive games, especially in.
tercollegiate, in which many ele.
ments combine to carry the excite
ment TO the highest degree, are dan
gerous. not only in the final decisive
struggle, but in the long preliminary
training.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1893-06-01

harmless. 1t regulates and promotes all the
digestion. enric6es the blood, dispels aches
and pains, brings refreshing sleep, and re-
stores health and vigor. For every female
complaint and disturbance it is the only
remedy so sure and unfailing that it can ba
guaranteed.
II It doesn't benefit or cure, you have your
money back.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1893-06-01

Tom-In confidence let me tell you that
have won the heart OF Miss VieuItemps
Congratulate me, dear boy.
Jack-Certainly, my dear fellow, for you
have won a golden prize.
Tom-Do you think soi
Jack-l do indeed. won It once myself
and had the misfortune TO break 1t. As
had 10 put a golden band worth several
thousand dollars around 1t to mend 1t
know how dear II is.-Chicago TmeA
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1893-06-01

Experiment on the action Of different
oils on metals shows among others that
bronze IL much corroded by linseed oil,
slightly by olive oil and not at all by COLA
oil, and that for lead the safest Lubricant IL
olive oil and the worst whale oil
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1893-06-01
Machine Made Love.

Clarice-And so your engagement
with Maitland is really off
Isabel-Yes. ] got tired Of ma.
chine made love.
Clarice-Machine made lovel What
do you meant
Isabel-He wrote all his letters on
a typewriter. Exchange.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1893-06-01

We positively cure rupture, piics and all REQ
tal diseases withoutpain or detention from bust
mesa, No cure, no pay. Also all Private dis
cases. Address for pamphlet Drs, Porterfeld d
Losey, SSS Market street, San Francisco,
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1893-06-01

"was the charity ball success2" "oh, my,
yes: Our deficit was only $40, and the charity
society will have to pay It,"
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1893-06-01

A farmer who wished to enter some animals
II an agricultural exhibition wrote as follows
10 the secretary: ENTER me for a jackass."
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1893-06-01
RUPTURE AND PILES CURED.

DrigZle-How long did that new rlav ~ vours
runS Fizzle-rill 1t got in the next town.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1893-06-01

"Bro,cn's Bronchial Trochcs" are an effect
i've cough remedy. Sold only in bores. Price,
- cents
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1893-06-01

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for
Halls Catarrh Cure. +. J. CHENEY & CO.,
Props, Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned, have known +. J. Che
noy for the last fifteen years, and believe him
and financially able to carry out any obligation
made by their arm. WEST & fRuAX,
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, o.
WALDING, KINNAN & MARVIN,
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, o,
Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken internally, act
ing directly upon the blood and mucous sur.
faces of the system, Price, 70 cents per bottle.
Sold by all druggists. Testimonials Tree.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1893-06-01

cipal role.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1893-06-01
How's THIsi

Secretary Carlisle is i'll with a cold, Treasury
drafts, doubtless.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1893-06-01

Plumbers Oregon blood Purifier 1.
the best remedy for cleansing your system.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1893-06-01
German
Syrup

Two bottles Of German Syrup
cured me of Hemorrhage of the
Lungs when other remedies failed.
1 am a married man and, thirty-six
years of age, and live with my wife
and two little girls at Durham, Mo.
l have stated this brief and plain 50
that all may understand. My case
was a bad one, and I shall be glad
to tell anyone about it who will
write me. PHILIP L. ScHRNcK, P.
.. Box45, April as, 1890. No man
could ask a more honorable, busi-
ness-like statement. o
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1893-06-01

TRY GERMEA for breakfast.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1893-06-01

Use Enameline Stove Polish; no dust, no smell
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1893-06-01

uIOtucI lay III l.
river, where he d
to visit him eve
the afternoon wal
the air has more
ly that portion
upon the bridge
usual upon the b
Sunday. Then I'll
with people seek
crossed on foot, !
down at the dark
One afternoon,
over the parapet, 4
gentle laugh cause
larly inquire its
and a man were
side Of the won
handsome dog-a
in their appearance
plainly told me th'
and wife, Of the N
but poor, out for
were quite devote
III
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1893-01-05
SLEpT AT THEIR POSTS.

Guilty Pickets Escape Punishment be-
They Tell the Truth.
One of the members of a Maine regi-
ment told a story Of Honest John
Wood The incident occurred in very
cold weather and at an importa ant crisis.
''At night time, said tie narrator,
according to an exchange, when we
pickets arrived at the outposts Capt.
Wood said>
''It is too severe for the men to face
this storm all night
There was a small house close by,
and the captain directed thatwe should
build a fire in it and shelter ourselves
as best we might
I'VE did so, and weary with march
ing and lulled by the warmth, we all
fell fast asleep. When the officer OF
the grand rounds came our way he
found regular Sleepy Hollow.
''Of course we were reported, and IN
the morning we were summoned 10
headquarters Naturally, we were ter
ribly frightened, for sleeping on picket
is a serious offense.
I'VE were ushered into Gen. Wilson's
tent He sternly repeated the charge.
Had we been guilty of sleeping on our
posts? We had. 1t would have been
useless to attempt any explanation,
but Capt Wood, who was present, an
ticipated any that we might have at
tempted
General, he said the blame does
not rest upon these men. 1 am respon-
sible for ID ALL gave them orders t.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1893-01-05
Specimen Cases.

S.H. Clifford. New Cassel. us. was
troubled with Neuralgia and Rh-um :
tiSm, his Stomach was disordered, bis
Liver was affected 10 an alarming de
gree, appetite fell away. and be WAS
terribly reduced in flesh and strength.
Three bottle Of Electric Bitiers cured
him
Edward ShepeId, Harrisburg, ILL.,,
bad "a running sore ON bis lee OF eight
Years standing. Used three bottles Of
Electric Btsers and seven Dukes Of
Buckleu's Araica Salvo, and his leg is
sound and well. john Speaker, Cataw-
So. o had i've large Fever sores on
his leg. dae.arS ~eid be WIS incur. hIe
One bottle Eiec'rc Biuers and one box
Buckleu'S Arnica Salye cured him en-
iirely. Sold by jos. I Bennett, Drug
gi>t
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1893-01-05

Mr. William r. Price, Justice Of the
Peace, at Richland, Nebraska, was con
fined to his bed last winter with a
severe attack of lumbago; but thor
ough application of Chamberlain 5 Pain
Balm enabled him to get up and 90 to
work. Mr.. Price says: The Remedy
cannot be recommended too highly. "
Let any one troubled with rheumatism,
neuralgia or lame back give it trial
and they will be of the same opinion.
80 cent bottles for sale by Jos. I. Ben
nett, Druggist. 80
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1893-01-05

All sizes and qualities of
Envelopes and Paper furn-
ished and printed in neat style
at reasonable prices.
Bill Heads, Statements, or
any style Of Notice printed
promptly.
Wedding Invitations, Ball
Programs, Tickets, with or
without coupons.
Sale Bills, Posters, in any
Color, at sizes and prices to
suit.
We can furnish anything
desired in the printing line at
short notice.
Give us a call,
THE HERALD,
Lancaster Wis.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1893-01-05

| feel it my duty to say few words
in regard to Ely's Cream Balm, and
do so entirely through solicitation.
have used it more or less half year,
and have found it to be most admirable.
! have suffered from catarrh Of the
worst kind ever since | was little boy
and | never hoped for cure, but Cream
Balm seems to do even that. Many OF
my acquaintances have used it with
excellent results. Oscar Ostrum, Is
Warren Ave. Chicago. I'LL. 81
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1893-01-05
CUT DOWN BY MINES.
This Happened to Quite Large Tree Ia
Front Of the ~cveath Indiana.

Front Of the ~evesth Indiana.
Gen. Grant, in Vol II. IS his Memoirs.
speaks Of tree eighteen inches in
diameter being cut down by musket-
balls ] want 10 tell YOU what ! know
about that We Of the seventh
Indiana were i'm line before the Johnnies
near Spottsylvania Courthouse on the
morning Of May II, 1865. W hen the good
news came down Our line that Ham
cocks Second corps had charged that
morning just before daylight and cap
tured four thousand prisoners, two
field officers, twenty cannon, great
many small-arms, and several stands of
colors. OF course we were much pleas
ed at this news, and threw mp our hats
and shouted with all the force of our
lungs About this time our regiment
wss ordered TO make forced march to
the left; and after marching four or five
miles we heard the roar of heavy mus
kerry in our front, and pushing for
ward across a hollow and up a hill, we
came up to and relieved a regiment that
had been firing in front of rebel fort
since early morning, which had not yet
surrendered to Hancock. We were
drawn up within one hundred feet of
the fort, and our orders We're TO fire as
fost as possible, and we kept a constant
stream of balls pouring over this fort,
so that the Johnuies could not raise
their heads above the breastworks to
fire at us without being hit by our bull
let's We continued firing until late in
the evening, when, after our guns had
80, -,
ball down them, we were re-
lieved and moved back to our
old position in the line just beyond
the fort, and in line with our firing
stood large tree, which, when our reg
iment was relieved, appeared to be al
most cut down, and when the regiment
started back to its old position. Capt
Jeffery requested me to stay and see If
1t did actually fall In about two hours
after our regiment left the fort, the
Johnnies shot up the white flag just as
the tree fell to the ground. l was so
glad it was over, and started up the hill
to the fort where Hancock's corps had
charged early in the morning. 1t had
been raining all day and part of the
night before, and the mud was deep.
The dead and wounded had been re-
moved, knapsacks, portfolios, writing
paper, pens and ink, letters, etc, were
scattered all over the hillside. got on
top of the fort, and what a sight!
Worse than a slaughter-pen-muddy,
bloody and as wet as if they had swan
the river There were 200 in the in
trenchments, every one of them more
or less wounded, and many dead They
were calling for food and help. The
scene was so deeply impressed upon my
memory that it seems but as yesterday,
thought is twenty-eight wears ago. Al
ter talking to the wounded some time /
returned to my regiment; and l never
could tell why our regiment had been
brough. SO far to do that work, when
there were Others so much nearer
National Tribune.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1893-01-05

Many ex-volunteer soldiers share the
Sc Ter and food of the home This the
board of managers allow, partly as a
matter Of courtesy 10 the inmates q
the volunteer homes. but mostly be-
cause 50 many veterans come to Wash
inEton for pensions and have no other
place 10 stay while awaiting their ex-
animation.
The officers Of the home reside in
pleasant, commodjous houses In the
grounds Washington star
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1893-01-05
The Advertising

Of Hoods Sarsaparilla is always within
the bounds of reason because it is true;
it always appeals to the sober, common
sense of thinking people because it is
true; and it is always fully sabstanti-
ated by endorsements which. in the
financial world would be accepted with
out moments hesitation.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1893-01-05
For Six Cents

we will send YOU Dr. Kaufman great
Medical Work; 100 pages, colored plates
from life. The most valuable adviser
ever published. To any address on re.
ceipt of 2-cent stamps to pay postage.
Address A. P. Ordway & Co, Boston.
Mass
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1893-01-05
Good Advice.

Ladies, just for once lay aside your
notion that the baking power you use is
the best, and purchase bottle of Hors-
ford's. You will be both amazed and
pleased in its action. Your biscuits
and cakes will be better than ever
before, and YOU will be glad you have
made the change.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1893-01-05

Cough Cream is scientific com
pound fol coughs and colds, prepared
by well-known druggist from the for
mula of celebrated physician, and
must not be classed with the many
quack compounds in market. Your
druggist sells it. so cts.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1893-01-05

To prevent the hardening of the sub
cutaneous tissues of the scalp and the
obIiteration of the hair follicles, which
cause badness, use Halls Hair Re-
newer.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1893-01-05
= -naligm Cured in a DaY.

Mystic { = for Rheumatism and
Neuralgia rae ally cures in to days.
IT. action upon the system is remark
able and mysterious. 1t removes ID
once ihe cause, ana tie disease im-
mediate,y disappears. Tire first dose
greatly benefits Is cents Sold by.
stoae & Hasseil Druggists, Lancaster
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1893-01-05

Its the little thing in life that count
said the philosopher ':Yes indeed"
said the primary teacher You should
visit my school some time and hear
themr
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1893-01-05

Irate Passenger Madam, what do
you mean by letting that brat snatch
off my wig2
Mother with Ugh Of relief Oh it's
wig, is it ? was afeared fur a minute
that he'd scalp We alive. Life.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1893-01-05

Jagson says that "never trust a man
till you know him. is good ADVICE but
you never know some men till you trust
them. - Elmira Gazette.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1893-01-05

TIE medical men say that -klepto
m AHA Is a disease. We have observed
that lis victims are always taking some
thing for it Binghamton Leader.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1893-01-05

Papa, did ! hear You say that money
talks? Yes, Willie. Is that why they
have parrots on the backs of the silver
dollars?
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1893-01-05

The moment we begin to think some
body else has religion we lose q good
deal of our own Ram's Horn.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1893-01-05

Men are foolish in other affairs of
life as well as that of love-making.-
Philadelphia Call.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1893-01-05

Teacher-"Suppose you had discov-
cred America. instead of Columbus
what would have donep" Chicago
Boy" Opened q leal.estate office.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1893-01-05

For general family cathartic we
recommend Hoods Pills.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-01-19
If Not, Why Notp

All annual subscribers to either the
Saturday Blade or the Chicago Led
ger, w. ID. Boyce's Big Weeklies, pub
lished at 113, 115 III Fifth Avenue,
Chicago, receive certificates emitting
them to free assistance in securing
suitable stopping places in Chicago
during the Worlds Fair, at whatever
price they desire to pay. Are you a
subscriber to either of these papers?
Ifnot, why not? Many people were
victimized during Dedication Week
with poor rooms at high prices, and
many more will be in the same stu
alton next year unless they receive
competent assistance in the matter.
This is what the "W. d. Boyce Bureau
of Worlds Fair Information" will give
you, and without one cent Of cost for
the service. Some trustworthy person
will be sent with each certificate hold
er to the rooms selected, to see that
they are comfortably and pleasantly
located. The subscription price for
either paper is $500 per year. If
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-01-19
A Million Friends.

A friend in need is a friend indeed,
and not less than one million people
have found just such friend in Dr.
Kings New Discovery for consump-
tion, coughs and colds. If you have
never used this great cough medicine,
one trial will convince you that it has
wonderful curative powers in all dis
eases OF the throat, chest and lungs
Each bottle is guaranteed to do all
that is claimed, or money will be re-
funded. Trial bottles free at Smith
drug store. Large bottles SOC and 81.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-01-19
ga YARD OF PANsIEs."
Our Gift to Every One of Our
Readers.

Readers.
BY special arrangement with the
publishers, we are enabled to make
every one Of ur readers present of
one of these exquisite oil pictures 36
inches long a companion to "a Yard
of Roses" which all have seen and
admired This exquisite picture, "a
Yard of Parsies, was painted by the
same noted artist who did the
'tRoses." 1t is the same size, and is
pronounced by art critics to be far
superior to the "Roses" The repro
duction is equal in every respect to
the original, which cost 5000, and
accompanying it are full directions
for framing at home at a cost OF a
few cents, thus forming a beautiful
ornament for your parlor or a superb
Christmas gift, worth at least So
Send your name and address to the
publisher, W. Jennings Demorest, 10
East 14th St., New York, with three
two cent stamps TO pay for the pack
ing, mailing, etc, and mention that
you are subscriber of the Texarkana
DEMOCRAT and you will receive by re-
turn mail one of these valuable works
of art.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-01-19
Deserving PrnIse.

We desire to say to our citizens that
for years we have been selling DR..
Kings New Discovery for consump-
ton, DIR. Kings New Life Pills, Buck
lens Arnira Salve and Electric Bitters
and have never handled remedies that
sell as well, or that have given such
universal satisfaction. We do not
hesitate to guarantee them every time,
and we stand ready to refund the pur-
chase price if satisfactory results do
not follow their use These remedies
have won their great popularity pure
ly on their merits.
SMITH DRUG Co.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-01-19

The clergyman called on Mrs. Velox
"If your husband" he said, "would
only believe it, it really pays to be re
ligious." "WelI," replied Mrs. Velox,
off you could give him proof of that
you couldn't keep him out Of church
with cannon."-[Drake's Magazine,
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-01-19
Miles, Nerve and Liver Pills.

Act on a new principle--regulating
the liver, stomach and bowels through
the nerves. A new discovery. DR.
Miles Pills speedily cure biliousness
bad taste, torpid liver, piles and con
stipation. Unequalcd for men, wo.
men, children. Smallest, mildest
surest; so doses 25 cents. Samples
free at Smith, Lighfoot Il Co.