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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1895-01-18
The Chatting Dish Two Thousand Years Old.


Women who first priced their chatting
dishes for their convenience are now
feeling an added pleasure in using a
utensil that has history at least of
2,000 years. They refer to what Seneca
said Of them and quote Soyers descrip-
tion of those used by the ancient Greeks
and Romans. The dish is also referred
to by Cicero and is supposed to be the
'authepsa, kind of saucepan Of Co
rinthian brass of considerable value
and made with such art that its con-
tents cooked instantly and with little
fire. This simple and ingenious vessel
possessed a double bottom, the upper
most one holding the light delicacies
destined for the dessert, and the fire
was underneath. Another author says:
"Not only did the chatting dish adorn
the tables at royal banquets and con-
tribute to the gastronomic enjoyments
of the rich, but it was in high favor
then, as now, among the representa-
tiyes Of the histrionic art. Pliny relates
that the tragic actor, AIsopus, had dish
worth 1000 sesterces. !" Tho chafing
dish was known in America as early as
1920, at about which time it is recorded
that wealthy father, wishing to give
his daughter "a truly elegant wedding
OUTFIT" orlered for her from England,
among other things, six small brass
chatting dishes, 1 shillings apiece"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1895-01-18
Economical Fuel.

An economical fuel can be made as
follows: Small coal, charcoal or saw
dust, part; clay or loan, part; sand
or ashes, parts, with enough water to
make the mass into stiff balls. These
sh >uld be placed upon an ordinary fire
10 height which is slightly above the
bars. They produce heat considerably
more intense than that emitted by ordi-
nary fuel and effect saving of one.
half the ordinary quantity of Goals,
while fire thus made up will require
neither stirring nor fresh fuel for eight
or ten hours. New York Dispatch.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1895-01-18
THE ISLE OF BOREDOM.

As you sail through life take pains and steer
Away from the island that lies too near
The isle of Boredom, which all men fear.
The island sets up like shelf of rock,
But woe to tho sailor who lands at the dock
and offers the people a chance to talk.
For they talk all night, and they talk all day,
And tly IS ycu viii to get away
They pin you down, and they mako you stay.
They talk Of things they have done ard said;
They talk you awake, and they talk You to bed,
iii you almost wish they would talk you dead.
And the queerest thing and the one to deplore
About the dwcllers upon that shore
Not one Of them knows that he is bore.
So steer away from that island shelf
That is governed, they say, by q wicked elf,
Lest you be n bore and not know it yourself
Ella Wheeler Wilcox in Youth s Companion.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1895-01-18

The color of ones clothing has con-
siderable to do with ones comfort in
summer or winter. When exposed to the
sunlight, white, it is said, receives 100
degrees F.; pale straw color, 102; dark
yellow, 140; light green, 155; dark
green, lGS; turkey red, 1865; blue, 1913,
md black, 2OS. Assuming that this ta-
BILE is correct, the person who dresses in
light colors during the summer has
about double the protection from the
heat that the man or woman i'll black
has.-Lancaster Homeopathic Envoy.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1895-01-18
Touched by His LONELINESS.

An old darly was out yesterday per-
ambulating the streets with stock Of
fish for sale. "Here's your fine fish,"
said he. BUY from the old man who
has got nobody in the world except nine
children" " A chord of sympathy in the
hearts of many was touched by the old
mans plant of loneliness, and he soon
had all of his fish disposed of.-Florida
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1895-01-18

For instance, Mrs. Chas. Rogers, of
Bay City, Mich, accidentally spilled
scalding water over her little boy She
promptly applied DeWitts Witch Hazel
Salve, giving instant relief It's a won-
derfully good salve for burns, bruises,
sores. and a sure cure for Piles. DR.. L.
r, Kinks Drug Store.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1895-01-18

Borgne, the name of Louisiana
lake, is a French word meaning blind
of one eye" The name was applied to
the lake because of wonderful monster
said to have been seen in its waters.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1895-01-18

Were it not for the multitude Of storks
that throng to Egypt every winter
there would be no living in the coun-
try, for after every inundation frogs ap-
pear in most Incredible numbers
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-04-05

A special train passed through
here Saturday morning in charge OF
Conductor Davis. with Engineer
Hooker pulling it. On board were
General Manager j. w. Kendrick OF
the Northern Pacific, General Super
intendent NJ. G.. Kimberly, Division
Superintendent A. E. Law and sew
eral other gentlemen connected with
the road. From here the train went
to Morris over the Little Falls &
Dakota, then returned and went
west over the cutoff. The train
made the run between Northtown
Junction and Little Falls -95 miles,
in two hours and five minutes.
They are on a tour Of inspection.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-04-05

Sheriff Rider left for Fergus Falls
Tuesday night with Alex Cameron,
who was adjudged insane. Cameron
seemed to be laboring under the
delusiOn that the ROyalton no
license club was still questioning him
as to what he knew about liquor
selling in ROyaltOn, and was con-
stantly. repeating II didn't buy any
whisky" Cameron is a single man.
and usually lives with relatives in
Agram town. He went to ROyalton
sometime before the city election
was held. and voted on election
day. 1t was claimed he was not a
resident and threats were made that
he would be prosecuted. He had a
rather weak intellect. and the threats
worried him SO that he became
insane.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-04-05

Milo Camp, of Morris, MIMI, who
passed the winter in California and
other western states, was in the city
Friday night and left for home over
the L. F. & D. He is well pleased
with the climate on the coast but
saws that for a man who has his
health Minnesota is the best place
to stay. In California he saw
Jonathan Taylor and family, r. j..
Richardson, O. A. Churchill and
Others formerly residents of Little
Falls. In Washington ne met e. B.
Prebble, formerly of this city, who
is now enjoying good practice ut
Centralia, Wash
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-04-05
Alabama.

"Alabama" Is delighting large
audiences at the Metropolitan, and
Col. Lew Scott is reminded Of the
flush theatrical days when large
houses were the rule and not the
exception. The play is oneof the few
distinctively American dramas that
have won high favor with American
people and it's life is indefinite.
Frank C. Bangs is winning golden
opinions in the role Of Col. Preston,
and Clement cambridge, Ethel Irving
and George Miller are delighting by
their work.-St. Paul Dispatch.
This excellent company willappear
at Gross opera house Tuesday even
ing April 8. Reserved seats Is cents,
are now on sale at l.. d. Browns
drug store
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-04-05
SOUTHWARK HO!

Farmers who are seeking to better
themselves should go South! The
Queen and Crescent Route offers a
million acres OF farms at $500 and
$500 an acre, ION easy terms); and
monthly half-raue excursions to go
and see for yourself. No billiards..
No cold waves. Fine schools and
church. Hospital people. Send for
books and information to w. A.
Becker. Non Pass'r Agent III
Adams St., Chicago, or to W. G.
Rinearson, G, P. A., Cincinnati, O.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-04-05

F.. Rothwell on Thursday shipped
his exhibit of paving stone to Mime
apolis where it will be ON exhibition
at the paving exposition, beginning
April l. The week following it will
be on exhibition in st. Paul. Mr..
Rothwell went down Friday. taking
with him a large amount of hand
some folders which set forth the
numerous advantages Of the new
stone, rece ntly discovered by him in
this county.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-04-05

Ifyou are a labOring man
and want Il small home go
to Staples. He will build
YOU a small home to be paid
for i'm installments that you
can meet. Lots located con-
venient to both mills. If you
have cattle or horses on
other personal property of
value he will take them at
their value, upon houses,
lots or farm lands
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-04-05

The county is expanding about
$500 on the Rich Prairie road near
Mr.. Ragans place. This has always
been a poor piece of road and the
deep sand in places made 1t 1mpos-
sjble to haul heavy loads. The work
il being done under the supervision
of Commissioner LaFOn1 who has
ten men aud four teams employed.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-04-05
There is Danger in Delay.

Since 1861 / have been Il great SUI
ferer from catarrh. l tried Ely's
Cream Balm and to all appearances
am cured. Terrible headaches from
which had long suffered are gone.
w. j. Hitchcock, Late Major L. S.
Vol. and A. A. Gen. Buffalo, N. Y.
Ely's Cream Balm has completely
cured me of catarrh when everything
else failed. Many acquaintances
have used it with excellent results
Alfred w. Stevens, Caldwell, Ohio.
Price OF Cream Balm is fifty cents.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-04-05

Milo Porter. of this city who is In
terested in the soldiers colony
scheme, was at Brainerd this week
and stated to a journal representa-
tive that 200 families in Little Falls
would join the colony. If there is to
be such an exodus as this, 1T ID
strange we have not heard some
thing about it before.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-04-05

Heron Bros, have removed the
iron railing from in front OF their
store on Broadway and the boys
who want to sit around in the sun
will have to occupy the ratings In
front of the bank and Lindbergh
block. There ratings, however. are
armed with spikes and are not quite
SO comfortable.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-04-05

The "poverty social given at the
residence of J. H. Rhodes Thursday
evening under the auspices OF the Y.
P.S. G. E. of the Baptist church was
well attended and all passed very
enjoyable evening. If any one
attending wore good cloths or jewels
he was obliged to pay fine, and the
collection of their fines caused con-
siderable amusement as we'll as the
outward evidence of the poverty Of
some people.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-04-05
Notice..

Notice is hereby given that all out
standing county revenue orders, is
sued prior to November l, 1893, are
now payable at the office Of the un-
dersigned. No interest will be al
lowed on these orders after April LIST,
1895. JOSEPH l. MEYER,
Treasurer of Morrison Co., Mimi.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-04-05

John LaJoy, who was employed
in the MINES ta Logging company's
camps north of Brainsrd the past
winter, was brought to st. Gahriel's
hospital Saturday. He had a severe
attack of rheumatism which lert him
crippled and he was brought here
for treatment.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-04-05

James r. Boyd, mayor elect OF st.
Cloud, will appoint as chief OF police
Chas. F. Wheeler, who was several
Years ago a sawyer in the Pine Tree
mills. The policy Of the mayor Will
be to close the saloons ut II y. m.
and on Sundays. Gamblers ana
houses of i'll fame will not he allowed
i'm the CITY,
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-04-05
1t May Do rs Much for You

Mr.. Fred Miller. OF Irving, III.
writes that he had Il Severe Kidney
trouble for many years, with severe
pains in his back and also that his
bladder was affected. Hetried many
so called Kidney cures but without
any good result. About q year ago
he began use Of Electric Bitters and
found relief at once. Electric Bitters
is especially adapted to the cure OF
all Kidney and Liver troubles and
often gives almost instant relief.
One trial will prove our statement.
Price only Soc for large bottle. At
L. d. Browns Drug Store.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-04-05

F. p. FarrOw, ex-chief OF police,
will hereafter he actively engaged In
the management Of the Little Fa lis
Meat Market, in company with Mr..
Bentfeld. Frank was quite success-
full in this line OF business before ne
was an officer and will undoubtedly
build up q good trade again.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-04-05

While the people who were locked
\ out of the council chamber Tuesday
evening, they were given an i'm
prOmtu entertainment by W. A.
Smith in the gymnasium hall. 1t
was not the regular evening for
practice, but Ben Mahan OF the
senior class and Neddie Fortier III
the junior class did some very clever
work on the bars, which gave those
present an idea Of the rapid progress
made by the gym boys: the past win
ter.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-04-05

1t was announced recently in the
Transcript that William Bredtield
and his son Frank, had been con-
victed for selling liquor without a
license and were fined and I'M
prisoned. The facts as statea by the
Brainerd journal, are that the two
men opened a saloon at Backus after
making an application for license
something quite common in this
country-whereupon they were
arrested. Both men have recently
been pardoned by the governor and
next time they Will have their
license before they sell liquor.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-04-05

The city attorney contest is get
ting "a ther warm, if the talk on the
street il any indication. The candi.
dates are E. p. Adams, f. w. Lyon
and E. s. Smith. We will know to-
morrow who is who.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-04-05
Lincoln.

Rev. VIM. Brooks preached an ex-
cellent sermon Wednesday evening.
Mrs. Long of PhilbroOk il visiting
her sisters at Lincoln.
WIN. Long is repairing his steam
boat and will have it in the lake as
soon as the ice is gone.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-04-05

A party was given at the home OF
Dura COrbin. of Swan River, Friday
evening, in honor of his son. Max
M. Curbin's nineteenth birthday
anniversary. The party was largely
attended by friends and neighbors
and a most enjoyable time was had.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-04-05

C. E. Allen has accepted the
position of car inspector at the
Brainerd yards and left for that
place on Monday. He was employed
here in that capacity for sometime
and we are sorry to lose him. Mr..
and Mrs. Allen have made a large
number of friends in Little Falls and
will be greatly missed.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-04-05

The Walker Comedy company
played to small audience last
evening. The Scotch dancing OF j.
A. and Alice Walker was very clever
and the vocal numbers rendered by
different members of the company
were good. Tonight they will play
Trough Diamond" with new
specialties.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-04-05

The man who was elected assessor
of Pike Creek town failed to qualify
at the proper time, and the town
board held a meeting and appointed
Warren Page assessor.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-04-05

II. G. Burgess, salesman for
Wyman. Partridge & Co., lost his
full beard Tuesday in the neighbour
hood of the Hotel buchanan barber
shop. If returned by next November
suitable reward will be paid.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-04-05

Albertina Sulnser, the st. cloud
woman, who was charged with the
murder of her infant and was &C
quilted, was afterward arrested ON
the charge of concealing the birth OF
q child. She was convicted and SEN
teLced to jail for thirty days.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-04-05

H. S. Clyde was out at Pierz
Wednesday giving grade for the
streets and side walks. He established
the grade in lower town last year
and the work done this time was
in upper town.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-04-05

The city council held a star cham
Der session Tuesday evening and
transacted most of the business be-
hind closed doors. About fifty Of
the taxpayers Of the city think this
not the way the business Of city
should be transacted, and say they
will have their inning when some OF
the aldermen come up for reelection.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-04-05

Col. Gilbert, the giant, died this
week in New York city. 1t will be
remembered that he Travelled through
this country with a circus some
years ago, and later married Miss
Emma Mossman, a handsome young
lady OF Sank Centre.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-04-05

A number of the young people OF
the city are rehearsing the play "Out
In the Streets" and will present it
ON April % for the benefit OF the
Methodist church.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-04-05
Farm For Sale.

The southeast quarter, section
2G-12S-:,i. twenty-five acres cleared
and fenced, log house, log barn,
sugar bush of 1000 trees, Is apple
trees, currant bushes and plum trees.
Five acres good meadow, school
house on corner of land. Neighbour
hood mostly German, title direct
from United States. Inquire OF
LEVI OsGOOD,
Elm Dale, Mimi.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-04-05

Fletcher Ferrill will be employed
this season with the MOntevideO
Hail and Fire Insurance company.
He will work in Lincoln and Lyon
counties.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-04-05

Van Coil, of Randall, was in the
city Monday with Mr.. Castwright, a
horse dealer of western Dakota, who
is here with a view to selling a
bunch of stock.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-04-05

Mrs. H. E. Meyers was called to
Minneapolis one day last week by a
telegram announcing the serious ill.,
ne>s of her mother. Mr.. Meyers was
there at the time and learned when
he came home, that he had passed
within ten feet of his wife not know
ing she was there
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-04-05

Hans Jergenson, whose wife die'
a few weeks ago, took his two ant
Il half year old boy to Minneapolis
Wednesday where a relative will car
for it.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-04-05

The assessor matter in the town OF
Pike Creek did not end with the ap-
pointment of Warren Page to fill the
place OF Albert TrebiatOwski who
was elected and neglected to qualify.
The latter says he was not notified
of his election by the town clerk
and of course he did not qualify. He
will make All effort to hold the
Office.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-04-05

Frank II. WhitmOre, who take'
the place of &. E. Allen as car re
pairer, has arrived from Brainerd
His family will move here in few
weeks.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-04-05

The only complete assOrt-
ment of ladies' and child
ren's spring and summer
underwear and hosiery can
be found at the st. Paul
Dry Goods Store at prices
by far the lowest.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-04-05

Felix Cardinal is about to make
some improvements on his sample
rooms on Broadway and has en-
plOyed W. 3. Chambers to do the
frescOing.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-04-05

G.. E. Pound, who has been eng In
eer on the switch engine the past
winter will leave tomorrow for
some other point on the road. Al.
Lepper, who ia quite well known here'
will take his place.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-04-05

In the list of officers Of the town
of Little Falls recently published the
name OF Mike O'Neil should have
appeared as clerk.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-04-05
At TANNER
NJ aSOnic.

There will be IL regular commune
cation OF Little Falls lodge No. l4O
A. +. and A. Nj. on Friday evening.
Work in third degree.
GEORGE +. FOSTER, w. Nj.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-04-05

j. 3. Gibbons has arrived from
Marshall. Mimi. and rented the j.
B. Hutchings residence on Broad
way west. He expects to open
grocery store in the Lindbergh block
about April Is.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-04-05

The Junior league will hold a
sociable at Mrs. E. P. Adams, next
Tuesday from to Z O'Clock. All
Juniors and their friends are cordial
ly invited.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-04-05

the Transcript acknowledges the
receipt of a handsome thermometer
from II. T.. Wing, of the John
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-04-05

Ernest Lefebvre is in receipt of Il
letter from his sister in which she
states that Jos. II. FOisy, formerly
OF this city, was recently married to
Miss Dele Blair, OF st. John Chris
Ostoum, Quebec.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-04-05

A lumberman who was employed
in the camps north Of Brainerd wat
brought to the hospital Monday
He met with an accident few days
since and had four ribs broken.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-04-05

A. NJ. Anderson has removed his
tailoring establishment from the
Maurin building ON First street tC
Peter Lafond's building on Broad
way. /
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-04-05

In this issue will be found the adj
vertisenent OF J. B. Gibbons, who
will on Monday next open a grocery
store in the Lindhergh building ON
Broadway.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-04-05

The "bock" beer season has just
opened in Little Falls, which Is
about month earlier than usual.
The Little Falls Brew cry has some
very nice autographs out advertis-
ing the product.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-04-05

p. E. Mckee, of Royalton, died On
Saturday of consumption. He was
buried at that place ON Sunday.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-04-05

The Walker Comedy company did
not show at Gross opera house ON
Saturday evening owing to the fact
that the expected audience failed to
put in an appearance. They left for
STABLES on the midnight train. -
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-04-05
A Card.

We wish to extend our sincere
thanks to the many friends who 50
kindly assisted us, during our late
sad berea vemcnt.
LlMAN SlGNOR.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-04-05

Paul Krottoschinski was up from
Swan River town Saturday and In.
forms us that he has Just finished
sowing his wheat.