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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-12-24

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creased the thing seemed to curl up
around the edge, Like the tail of dried
herring, and the larger it grew the
more it curled up, until it got to be
the shape of china wash basin. I
don't know what was wrong with it,
for am not an expert in that line, but
before the lamp mat was complete Sis
ter Mary decided to call it a bag of some
sort or other, and put ribbons on it for
handles and tassel on the bottom.
You see, when lamp mat makes UP its
mind TO be pudding bag you just
have to let it have its own way.
So, as said, she put long ribbons ON
it, pink ones. and some bows, and I
took it over and gave it to the bald
headed doctor, with her compliments
and g merry Christmas"
She was engaged to him then.
That was all right, but what do you
think that doctor did? Why, he sat
right down and wrote her note thank
ing her for her kindness in sending him
such tasty and comfortable night
cap and assuring her that it would
bring him pleasant dreams. Yes siri
And I don't wonder Sister Mary got
mad and broke the engagement.
But you can bet she hasn't tried to
make any lamp mats since.
ELLIS PARKER BUTLER
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-12-24

The electoral vote for president and
viee-president will occur Jan. H. II
either Mckinley or Hobart should die
before Jan II. the Republican nation
a committee would doubtless name a
man for whom the electors would
vote. If however, either should die
between the eleventh Of January aud
the date the result is declared in
Congress. no change would be made
in the announcement. \ dead man
might be declared elected president
If Mckinley should die after the cleo
toral colleges have voted, aud before
the 4th of March, Vice President elect
Hobart would first take the oath of
office as vice president and immediate
" thereafter he sworn in as president.
Should the vice president die before
Inauguration the president Of the
Senate would be sSorn in as vice
president
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-12-24

The name Of II nry {. Payne cou-
tinues TO be i. II nently mentioned
in connection with position in Mr..
McKinley's cabinet. Some objections
are also being made TO his appoint
ment on the ground tina. be is largely
interested IN stock companies and has
tried to modify the action of legislative
bodies. Neither OF these objections.
in and OF themselves amount to much.
There is no one who would object 10
having liberal slice OF railroad or othe.
stock-even if il were cheese factory
stock And so far as trying to modify
legislation. there never was bin OF
any considerable Importance before
the legislature which some one did
not try 10 modify during lis passage.
LOBBYISTS are nov regarded as one az
q the necessary adiuncts to our Leg
islatuIe. and nothing is thought ot it.
II the bill is al right there is nothing
wrong about using all legitimate
means to secure its passage and on
the contrary. if it is wrong, the same
means should be used to defeat it
Platteville Witness
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-12-24

The Bloomington Record is publish
ing series OF articles on fat money
from the pen Of Mr.. w. II. Hoford.
Tney remind one OF Saxe's blind man
who went to see the elephant and
happening to get the pachyderm by
the tail forever after insisted that
"An elephant is very like a rope.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-12-24
On Christmas Morning.

"0uch!"
The beautiful maiden withdrew her
foot hastily.
Plunging her arm into the silken
depths she took from the toe of her
stocking fve-pound box of candies
that she had overlooked.
Need it be added that this happeDed
in Chicago?-N. y. Truth.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-12-24

Checkly-Did you hang up your stock
ing on Christmas eve?
Hariuppe-No, not quite as bad as
that; but aung up my overcast and
watch.-Brooklvn Life
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-12-24

The National Eank Of Illinois in Chi
cago and the Bank OF Minnesota II
Saint Paul have both failed. carry ng
with them several other firms
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-12-24
The way with All of Ua.

christmas comes but once year,
you know" chirruped Mrs. Lufkin.
Mr.. Lufkin looked earnestly into the
hollow depths of his pocketbook-
TN glad of that" he said, in g
gloomy tone.-N. Y. Recorder.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-12-24
A Christmas Fact

The future has q golden tinge,
The past, too, may seem pleasant;
But just about the Christmas tide
There's nothing like the present.
Harlem Life
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-12-24
Her Time OF ,Ioy.

New Boarder-Do you enjoy Christ
mas. ma am
Lardlady-very much. indeed AL
nv boarders set invited out TO dine,
vou know.-Chicago Record.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-12-24
An AfterthouRht.

Hereafter, If your hose you'd see
Wen-flled at Christmas dawn,
Why. take this simple hint from me
Sleep with your stocking on
Il A ". Bulletin
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-12-24

Dear Mabel 5 very clever:
She coaxed away my pelf,
And bought me all the gimcracks
She hankered for herself.
Chicago Record.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-12-24
TIMELY PRECAUTIOx.

Tommy-Don't be afraid, doggie, L
won't hurt you-1 just want to tell
you something-if you hear any noise
tonight Just keep perfectly still, for
TIN be Santa Claus, and we don't want
him scared avay.-St- Louis Republic.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-12-24
WY Hey LAuaAen
How hrs Busybee Astonished Her Isrga
Circle OF Friends.

How Hrs Busybee Astonished Her Isrgo
Circle OF Friends.
II was past noon on Christmas day.
and Mr. Busybee had just consulted his
watch for the fifteenth time in an hour.
wondering how he was 70 get through
the day without one peep at the Of
fee.
His thoughts were suddenly inter
rupted by the appearance Of his wife,
who dashed into the room. seated her
self violently upon a chair and burst
into tears.
Il DIDO believe the people of th-this
town are the most ill-bred specimens
Of hu-humanity on the face of the
globe!" she sobbed.
But, my love, what has caused you
to change your mind so suddenly? Only
yesterday"
Look here, Ignatius Busybee. want
to know if there is anything humorous
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-12-24

Few people know that all plants
contain digestive principles. They
cannot absorb their food until it IS
digested any more than animals can.
The Mount Lebanon Shakers have
learned the art OF extracting and util-
izing these digestive principles and it
is for this reason that their Shaker
Digestive Cordial is meeting with
such phenomenal success in the treat
ment of dyspepsia. The Shaker Di-
gestive Cordial not only contains
food already ligested but Il also con-
tains digestive principles which aid
the digestion OF other foods that may
be eaten with il. A single 10 cent
sample bottle viii he sufficient to
demonstrate its value and we suggest
that every suffering dyspeptic make
a trial Of it. Any druggist can supply
il.
Laxol is the best medicine for child
rem Doctors recommend it in place
of Castor oil.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-12-24
- STATE. F DAY deceased

- STATE-J. F. DAN deceased
State of Wisconsin County Court. Grant
COuntv-tn Probate
Notice IS herebv given that al the special
term of the county court 10 be held in and
Tor said county az the court house IN the
city of Lancaster ia said county en- the End
Tuesday of January lS97 being the 18TH dav
OF January, 1897. At the hour Of one ocloek in
the afternoon. the following matter will Re
heard and considered
The application Of Andrew BROWNING
administrators OF the estate of J. f Day.
deceased, for the adjustment ana allowance
OF his administration account and the as
Sicnmcnt OF the residue 81 said estate 70
such other persons As are bv law entitled 20
the same
BY order Of the court
T NJ BURR
Register in Probate
Dated Dec q 1896 s6ws
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-12-24
a Great Success.

Among the successful men of our
city, whose versatility is unquestioned
Judging from his success in the last
venture, we place well up the front
that of t. f. Graham During the
summer months he kept the dusty
streets bountifully supplied with IL
quid refreshments when nature re-
fused to send its gentle showers and
no one found occasion TO take him TO
task for failure in performing his part
of the contract. Since the winter
months came on giving him an oppor-
tunity to resign his seat on the sprink-
Ter he has been looking around for
something to do for he is not content
ed to dwell in idleness. Accordingly
he seized the opportunity of selling
kettles as soon as he had them thor
oughly tested and felt confident he
could recommend them. With leather
leggirgs to protect himself from dogs
which might regard him as nomadie
individual and hungry and so give
him bite, he started off for Potosi
last week. Now Mr.. Graham suStains
the reputation OF being a good talker
in a company of men but a trifie bash
full in the presence of women. Dame
Rumor reports that he entered house
where were gathered number of
members of the Ladies Aid society and
he immediately suggested that it was
the Ladies Aid society which brought
down the house and MANY encomi-
ums on the development of his pow
er Of intuition. Like Rip Van.Winkle
The fell to- work describing the SUI
periority, cheapness and utility of his
wares and when he left the following
ladies had registered their names in
his order book: Mesdames Robert
Kendrick. Chris. Keehner, Philip
Roesch. Lester Dack, w II. Hunt. Jno
Campbell Jno. Baurller Fred Grimm,
Adam Schumacher, Geo. Lewis, Fanny
Massey Jane Webb. Thomas Hymer
Misses Lena Walters Ricea Keehner.
Jane Scullen, Carrie Hoffman.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-12-24

81 say, mister. raise yer wtnder a bit,
won't yer, so as / kin git smell O. de
puddin' when it comes on de table,
Bay City Chat.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-02-02

Mrs. E. (. Arnold entertained the ladies Whist Club at her home Thursday afternoon.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-02-02
The Entre Nous Entertainment.

The Entre Nous is one of the most delightful social organizations in the city and it's members are en- thusiastic euchre players. The club meets once a week at the home Of some member and the ladies have a delightful time. On last Thurs day evening the club was enter tained by Mrs Eugene Fies in a manner that won the admiration of all present for the charming and gaceful hostess. After the usual Nseore of games had been played and the prizes awarded a delicious re- past was served. The prizes were captured by the following ladies: First prize. Mrs. Becky Franklin; second. Mrs. Eugene Pies: lone hand prize, Miss Minnie Frank. The prizes were quite handsome.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-02-02
A Choral Club Organized

Pine Bluff now has a Choral Club, which will consist of thirty, five excellent voices. On last Thursday evening mum Der ofladies and gentle men meet at the residence of Mir. W B. Galbraith for the purpose of organizing such q club. The follow ing offices were elected:
 President, Dr. j. ". Scales; Vice President, Miss Ella Galhraith; Secretary, Miss Nellie Hicks; Treasurer, Mrs. Maud Stanley; Musical Director. Miss Carrie Lash.
 The club is to meet once week for practice and as all of its members xare excellent musicians with cultured voices in the nearfuture oar people may expect to hear some splendid music.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-02-02
A SPLENDID ATTRACTION,
"Ups and Dows of Life'' to Be Pre- scented at the Opera House
 by Strong Company.

Oliver Byron, supported by the eminent artiste, Kate Byron, and their company of comedians, will appear at the Opera-house Friday night, February 7th.
 The story of Ups and Downs of Life" is powerfully interesting and strong emotional one, replete with tS MiXg situations and a vein of he8rt interest prevailing the entire play. It treats of the mistakes of q youhg girl, Alice Bruce, who at the age~of 16 is lured into clandestine marriage with an unprincipled ad- yenturer, who after the marriage at the church door is arrested for for forgery and sentenced to five years penal servitude. The unhappy girl returns to her fathers house and keeps her secret. A few years afterw ards there is an outbreak in the prison and she reads of her hus- ? .. . z | ? laees Ii. Later on, deeming herself free, she loves and marries Vivian Ransonie, gentleman of wealth, and in the midst of all her happiness her first husband appears on the scene. lie is ei gagged aA an agept on her second husband 's
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-02-02

estate, and she makes the mistake of still keeping her unhappy secret. From that hour her life is a burden, Tor the scoundrel persecutes her day and night to extort money and also with his love, which she repels with hate and scorn. In d scene of over- Whelming interest in tie second act Vivian Ransome surprises them and discovers the whole story and ord CTS the man from his do0f,t then repu- diates his unhappy wife. She wan- ders away in her lonely. miserable life and finally in boarding house unexpectedly meets her second hus- band. There is a strong complica- tion in this act where tie first hus- band is also, and it transpires that he had already wife before marry ing the heroine. There is q realistic fire scene and Vivian Ransome res cues his wife. The last act restores the situation. The villain tries to force his wife back to him by the power of the law when he is con- fronted and confounded by the ap- pearance of his real wife on the scene. This, of course. gives Alice to her own husband in happiness and ut terly illustrates the villain and every thing en0s happilv
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-02-02
Two Plantations for Rent.

The Green Atkins and Peyton Atkins plantations, on the Valley railroad, near Fairfield. The Green Atkins place contains over 800 acres and the Peyton Atkins place over 300 acres of cleared land, respectively, with good residences, outhouses barns, cabins. fine gin with latest improvements. Apply to F. A. Jar wis, Fairfield, Ark. 20d2w
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-02-02

Mrs. Mamie Hicks Riley is expected home from Van Buren this after noon.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-02-02
A Sunday " edding.

This afternoon at o'clock Miss Millie Merritt will be united in marriage to Mr. John H. King. The marriage will take place at the residence of the brides father, Mir. Wash Merritt, who lives about four miles southeast of this city. The bride is cousin of Judge B. r. Merritt, of this city.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-02-02
It Is Propelled By a Locomotive ana Is Followed By an Enor-
 meGs ,scraper.

The porter for the GRAPHIC yes terday morning had an occasion to visit the scene of operations of a patent railway blow on a section of the St. Louis Southwestern Railway between the city limits and the in- corporate limits of the city south on the Cotton Belt Railway. The blow, which is an immense and powerful machine, is attached to fat-car, on which a lever is placed commanding the evolutions and revolutions of the great blow. This blow is under the control of an engineer who is sta- tioned on the fat-car. At a given signal the engineer on the engine, which propel8 the fat-car, the ma chine is set in motion; ditch at a sufficient depth is dug, and the ex- cavations thereof are taken up by an enormous scraper pushed and propelled by the locomotive, and deposited alongside of the railway track, making an almost complete road bed.
 It seems that the Cotton Belt Railway is experimenting with this blow and scraper along the roadway  just south of the city, and if the work thereof proves to be a success there is no doubt that the ditching process along the line of the rail way will eventually be made at a great reduction in expense. The reporter noticed on the flat-car Master Mechanic Galbraith and Su- perintendent Connolly and several other officers of the Cotton Belt Railway.
 Master Mechanic Galbraith and Superintendent Connolly were not idle spectators, as was the reporter. Both of said officials took a Iaoorlng mans part in the evolut;ons of this mighty machine; they worked like Troians, and the work that was ac- complished is a living testimonial to their wise supervision, being di- rected and executed by this railway blow.
 It is wise to say that the Cotton Belt Railway is doing, and has ever done, everything in it's power to build up and make permanent good road bed along this section of it's road. From observation the repor- ter of the GRAPHIC is inclined to be- lieve that this blow and scraper is a great awakening as far as good road beds are concerned among the rail roads of the South, and the interest that Master Mechanic Galbraith and Superin tendent Copnelly have mani fested by individual effort in the operation of this machine will re- dound to their praise and honor as officials of this road.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-02-02
STATIONERY.

Pencil Tablets, Sc each.
 Ink Tablets, note size, 4c, Dc, 6c up to 18c each.
 Ink Tablets, packet size, 4c up to 14c each.
 Ink Tablets, letter size. 4c, Sc and 14c each.
 Envelopes No. 5, 25 for Dc. Envelopes No. 6, 20 for Dc.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-02-02

THE PEOPLE BELIEVE what they read about Hoods Sarsaparilla. They know that it is an honest medicine and that it cures disease. That is why you should get only Hoods.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-02-02

The complimentary german to be rendered Miss Katie Adair at Hotel Trulock, Tuesday night, February 4. will be one of the most delightful so- cialevents of the season.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-02-02
NEWS HATS.

Mems Felt Hats, Stetson style, $1.09.
 Mems Felt Hats, high crown, 79c and 89c.
 Mems Caps in Blue and Black and colors, 25c and BOG.
 Boys Caps, 25c.
 Big bargains in Window Shades, Mating, Pictures, Shoes, Pants, Underwear, Piece Good, Lace Cur tains, Etc.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-02-02
Are You Looking for 8 Brush?
 Not With Enclapd

But one to use in making your toilet, one that you can use with satisfaction. one you can honestly recommend to your friends. Come and look at our English Stiff Bristles: we not only recommend them, but guarantee every one of them.
 AEDERs0N-MEYER.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-02-02

WANTED-To sell County and State rights in the new adjustable Post hole Auger, "Post-hole a minute;;'' Q good seller. For particulars ad- dress postoffice box 113, Pine Bluff, Ark. l 27d7t
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-02-02

During the week there will be number of pleasant affairs, and the young people may expect a happy time
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-02-02
N()T IONS.

Side Combs, 10c, 15c, 18c, 25c. Dressing Combs, 4e up to 25c. Fine Combs, Sc up to 10e. Safety Pins 23c dozen. Pearl Buttons 5, s, ', 8, 9e dozen. Hat Pins, Dc. dozen. Pins, 1c, 23c and 4c paper. Spool Silk, 3c spool. Embroidery Silk, ' spools for Dc. Knitting Silk, 15c spool. Crochet Needles, 1c each. Sewing Needles, l and Sc paper. Hooks and Eyes, Dc gross. Knitting Cotton, 3 balls for De. Toilet Soap, 3 cakes for Dc. Toilet Soap, better grade, 4c, Dc, Sc, lie.
 Glycerine Soap, De and lie per cake.
 Laundry Soap, 6 bars for 25c. poothpicks, 1000 for De. Collar Buttons, Dc per dozen. Common White Buttons, 4c per gross.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-02-02

HOODS PILLS cure all liver ills, relieve constipation and assist digestion. 25c.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-12-30
Reserve Binds.

Every one has noticed how, when a
large branch Of tree is cut OF, small
branches will shoot out around the
stump. These branches are from the re-
serve buds, Of which all trees have a
great number at every portion Of their
surface. Under ordinary circumstances
these never come to maturity, but when
tI1e tree is wounded or cut on or loses
some Of its branches the reserve buds at
once come into play and renew the foil
age.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-12-30

In selecting crustaceans the inexperi-
enced housekeeper may be guided by q
few easily remembered points. Lobstera
that have not been long taken will re-
spond to 3 pressr re Of the finger on their
eyes with a strung motion Of the claws
The heaviest are the best The cock lob
ster, though generally smaller, has the
higher flavor, the flesh is frmer, and its
color, when boiled, is Of a deeper red
than that of similar characteristics in
the hen. The male may be known BY
his narrow, rather tapering tail, and
also from the condition Of the two up
permost fms which compose it. These
in his case are hard and stiR, while
those CT the hen are soft, and the tail
fan is much broader.
The heaviest crabs are the best, and
those Of q medium size sweetest. II
light, they are watery. When in perfect
condition, the joints Of the legs are stiff,
and the body has an agreeable smell.
The eyes, too, should look bright and
firmly set. When they have a dead ap-
pearance and seem loose, the crab is
stale. New York Post
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-12-30
he KNEW THE SIGNS.
John Bancss Did Not Have to Be = Mad
RaAdar.


Reader.
nJohn," said Mrs. Bancks as she
came in from outside radiant with
news, i've been over to Mrs. Smiths
for few minutes
Sew minutes" interrupted Mr..
Bancks, looking at his watch. lone
hour and 30 minutes, for timed you. Fl"
"wen, like that, John Banoks.
Who asked you TO keep tally on meG"
81 wanted to 60 out myself this even
ing, but it's too late now"
''I Just ran over to tell Mrs. Smith -
tYes, I know. You just put shawl
over your head like any other neighbor-
hood woman and carried back six eggs
you borrowed Of her yesterday.
"Johp"-
.''And she told you that Johnny had
the mumps and Mrs. Jones Jimmy had
the measles and lent You a pattern OF q
new sleeve
"John Banoks"-
''She also told You that IL Smith didn't
give up going out nights and stay home
with her and the children, she'd pack
up and go home to her mother"
"Oh, You listened, did you, John
Bancks?''
81 haven't left this chair since you
went out You brought the bowl that
you took over the eggs in back with you
full of chill sauce and promised TO re-
turn it when you made yours. p"
''Before I'd spy on a woman! Sup
posing did, is there any harm ir. it?'
"Not a bit. I only wanted to save
you the trouble Of repeating what you
said to Mrs. Smith and what she said
to you. You haven't mentioned the
scandal yet.
"What scandal"
fThe one Mrs. Smith whispered to
you and told you never to breathe to
soul as long as you lived. "
''John Bancks, are you mind readerF'
"I don't need to be where you and
Mrs. Smith are concerned. know the
signs"
"Johnr'
Eyes, Mary"
"Just tell me one thing. How did
you know about the eggs1"
Heard you tell the dairyman when
be called this morning that you wanted
six extra to return some you had Dor
rowed''
"Oh! And about the scandalT''
"It's in tonight's paper and has JUS
struck Mrs Smith"
Thanks, John Bancks. You havt
missed your vocation. You would hGv'
made first class detective. Too baC
that so much talent should be thrown
away on the home oiroler' And Mrs
Bancks went out and slammed the door
Detroit Free Press.