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The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1896-05-23
OF LOCAL INTEREST

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Hans: Wanneboe was il town the first
OF theweek.
q EDITOR Fisher came down from #Dn.
nth Sunday evening .1'
Hobt Hovenstine came down o. the
sl'fxon Wednesday evening.
The Dixon is now Illuminated b. e,ac.
trlclty. Y is q great improvement.
g. Adams 81 Duluth came down Wed.
.nesday to look over his interests IN the
interior. -
Matt Johnson. Of I'm Herald, left on
the Dixon Tuesday morning for q weeks
visit in Duluth.
AIS Frank ia1 johnson and party passed
through town on the Dixon Sunday eve
mig hound for Gun Flint via Port Ar.
thur.
Mrs. John Matheson returned Sunday
I evening from couple OF weeks VISIT
with the family Of County Commissioners
Engelson of Carlton Peak
A. Johnson, father Of %. j. johnson
arrived 1 here with his family from Mich.
gan last Sunday evening. They intend
to- make Cook county their future home.
In this issue we publish the advertise
anent OF the Domestic Sewiirg Machine
70. The Improved Domestic is the cas-
lest and lightestrunning sewing machine
made, and mechanically, SO simple that
child can understand it. The Domes-
TIC Bicycle is q perfect wheel.
"A gang Of men who won't out to in
spect the Pigeon river dam, when the
Ice was breaking up.fcnnd the dam COM
pletely submerged in a mass Of ice and
drift wood Above the dam two of the
guard piers have been washed away. but
The dam itself has sustained no damage,
Port Arthur Herald.
In the action commenced recently be-
fore Justice ,Durfee against Rhody Ken
edy, charged with. disorderlY conduct. in
threatening the lives of his neighbors,
tie i. case vas dismissed upon the prison.
er's own reeognizance to keep tho peace
We betseye the people, generally, endorse
the action. Mr. Kennedy returns to his
+ claim bound nnGerf his pledge of honor
/. to comport himself in the future as
peeaceable. law abiding citizen Should
he violate bis pledge, the len.iency which,
was extended to him ny the euthorities
viii have been i'll placed and will react
against him. We certainly congratulate
the county IN the saving of large bill
I OF costs which would have followed the
I prosecution to a final determinations
say nothing of the bad blood which such
neiehborho':d conflicts engender.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1896-05-23
Obi MvII

"a ELY Miner: THERE'S considerable in
ferest being taken in the report that a
quantity ofminerai land had been taken
IN Lake and Cook counties. las. hy de.
grees gone into the hands OF tile John
eon Nickel Mining company. and that
that corporal ion now practically owns or
controls all the best lands on the ridge
extending east through the northeastern
parto. the state from the end Of the
I Mesaba iron range. The value of these
lands. it is said, is based not SO much on
the iron which IS present in large GUAM
titles as on the deposits of nickel, silver
ar d gold. which are said 10 be very valu-
able.
The formation of the johnson Nickel
Mining company is an interesting one,
Eight years ago st. Panl man named
Frank johnson. a Scandinavian, came
up, to the range exploring. Hesoon be.
came convinced Of the ralle OF the ores.
Being poor, he worked along until he
had purchased 4O.acre tracs. Another
forty followed this, ana soon he succeed.
ed in interesting his family ia the lands
and more was purchased. Eastern cap
1talists were also interested and more
land purchased In all 700 square miles
OF land has been explored by Johnson
and his surveyor, II. u. Phillips. Up.
wards of 1000 specimens being secured
for assays -
Ont.of this land, amounting to AS. GOO
acres. the syndicate selected $4,000 acres
which are the cream of the land and it
Is claimed by the syndicate is very valu.
able. Among other property purchased
was the lard at the mouth of Pigeon r1v.
er, where an excellent harbor is placed
and waterpoWef SAID to be as good aa
that at ST. Anthony Falls. The pur.
q chase made OF the Pauison mine in Min.
neapoIis he other day is said to be- fu
the purpose Of affordine an outlet over
the Port Arthur & Duluth railway, which
runs 10 he Pau son nine, and is much
nearer than the Pigeon river outlet.
The ore to be mined IS 'stitanic nico
lite" nickel, ard is SAID that at an ex
:. pense OF $lO atom 1t can be proftabl,
mined Those are said to be the onl,
4 good nickel lards in America, the dant,
on the imported article being $12O ton
The reports Of the twenty specimens sem
to MINNEAPOLIS and St. PanI for ASSAY
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1896-05-23
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The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1896-05-23

There is in Norway wooden church
q unknqwn age, hut undoubtedly sew.
oral hundred years old, which, is held
20 illustrate old methods Of building I'D
nirably The queer, peake : many al.
gled roof has almost al oriental appear
ance.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-05-21
EA2. BE E.sS u
HoIsINGToN COMMENTS.
From the Dispatch.


AS we remarked before this is the
year that the Lord will stand by Kan
sas.
Another rain Saturday, which did
north and west more good than this
immediate vicinity.
J. w. Campbell and family have
returned from Wick, I'll. He will
probably start a photography bust
ness soon.
The revival at Hoisington mas made
the people SO good that the railroad
engines will have to quit smoking
when inside the lines.
The creamery is now receiving
about 5000 pounds of milk daily.
The institution is prospecting fairly
well and is great benefit to the COM
munity. Stand by the creamery.
A young lady wants to know if it is
proper to sit in a hammock with a
young man alone. By all means, no.
She should have her pa, the dog, her
little brother, her bicycle, a fan and
a locomotive or two, according to the
size of the hammock.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-05-21
PAWNEE ROCK.
cam I Smith" says:

Am L smith" says:
The skinner has began work; bring
your milk.
Mr.. Quincy and family have re-
turned from Arkansas, to farm in
dry Kansas once more.
Wheat is looking some better in
our neighborhood at the present; rain
wouldn't hurt it though.
Friday morning, before the break
of day, we had some rain and hail,
the latter doing some little harm.
Next Sunday at 1870 a. NJ.
memorial services will be held at the
NJ E. church. by Rev. I. N. Pierce.
You can all break horses that want
to. but a little of it goes a long ways
with me, it's too hard on overalls and
fences.
Some of our boys were up Pawnee
creek fishing last week; had a good
time; got all the fish they could eat
while there.
Sunday school at No. is becoming
very interesting. A large crowd was
out last Sunday; hope to see more out
next Sunday.
A person from Oklahoma tells us
that he drove % miles through the
country and he never saw piece OF
wheat that would make five bushels.
A very nice game of ball was play
ed here by the No. Us and Pawnee
Rock second nine. The score was ] 1
to 16; there was but one tally made
on each side in the last four innings.
Well, you who read the DEMOCRAT,
must excuse me if you don't see P. r.
items in every week, as [ live in the
country and don't get to town every
week. "The Corker" asks me to take
his place. and I will endeavor to do
so; my name is, cam [ Smith.
Mr.. Skinnphlint, while on his way
to Larned, exclaimed: 'Dang the
luck! [ forgot to notice how much
money [ had in my pocket when ]
started from home this morning.
found so cent piece on the seat wher
[ got up to leave the car, and [ dom
know whether it had dropped out o
my pocket or some other man had los
it. [ can't tell whether Pm half {
dollar ahead, or whether I've had .
narrow escape from losing half dol
lar"
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-05-21
ABOUT ELLINWOOD.
The Advocate SAYS:

Inc AOVocatS says
The township will put in a new
bridge on the Lies road east of Chris.
Books, as soon as the material ar
r1ves.
A bright little baby of the feminine
gender came to make glad the home
of Mr.. and Mrs P. Schartz of west of
this city last Sunday.
P. Doherty is home from the Strip
again. He said when he left last
week the conditions of things there
were pretty much the same as here.
Home grown strawberries are on
the market. The crop is an abund'
ant one and unless it turns off hot and
dry they will last for several weeks.
Some of the farmers evidently do
not think. the wheat has gone to the
demlnition bow vows Judging from
the number of orders for new header
barges Jos. Sprinkler is receiving.
The Ellinwood Creamery received
another and high compliment on the
merit of its productions, in the shape
of a diploma and medal from the
Treasury Department at Washington
as a reward for its butter exhibit at
the Worlds Colum bian Exposition at
Chicago in '93.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-05-21

be intending to get married to one of
the many girls near Otis.
MIR. A. Springer has been having
bad luck lately. One day last week
his team ran away with him, the team
was going at such a speed that he
could not stay on the sled. Before
r. aching the yard he fell off and one
of b is legs got caught on the sled and
took Linn along at fearful speed until
the team, ran into the stable; he was
picked up by his wife and boys, sup
posed to be dead. It is said his in-
juries were almost fatal, but to every
ones surprise a keg of beer had
Strengthened him up in about a week.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-05-21
ALBERT ITEMS.
From THE Silent One :"

From 1.-The Silent One"
John Andrae has gone to the Strip. |
Z. Bardwell was in the county seat
last week.
Lots of fussing over the last month
milk checks.
The hail storm killed q colt for
Henry Faber.
Lydia Schroeder is staying at w.
D. Beauties now.
Never foasake Kansas and she will
never forsake you.
Geo. Everett took a trip to Ness
City Saturday night.
Mrs. Sattler was trading.in the
comfy seat Saturday.
Louisa Haase is head waiter at the
Campbell boarding house.
Miss Zenobia Will inson is spend
ing few days this week in Hoising-
| ton.
A few chinch bugs are to be seen
in the wheat, but not enough to dam
age it.
The storm of last Tuesday night
fattened garden truck, but did no
serious damage.
Chas. and Fred Haase, j. W. Hall
and FRED Gallon were Great Bend
visitors Monday.
jacoby is touching up the front of
his store with coat of paint. John
Gallon is doing the work.
| Paxon & Campbell are now pre-
pared to feed the hungry with choice
bits Of steak and tail soup.
Charley Keller says its great deal
nicer now since she began staying in
town. He does not have so far to 60.
C. F. Hayse says he HASN'T laugh
Ell so hard since he was born, as he
did when the s'Irishman" cut the bell
F rope.
Sig Jacoby says if he does not sell
that new wheel soon he will ride il
himself. Someone buy it quick be-
fore he breaks his neck.
!. The Mozart Quartette and Prof
! Hennessy we're greeted by very
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-05-21
OLMITz.
From 1.-THE Little One. "

From 1.-THE Little One"
These it ems were received too late for publica-
tion last week.-EDTToR.
A fine rain last Friday is the joy
of all.
P. Brack is selling potatoes at %
cents per bushel.
Mr.. Merritt was up from Great
Bend on business last Tuesday.
Peter Brack had several cars of
lumber shipped in last week.
Frank Reidel has been walking
around like a chicken with its neck
broken lately.
Ed Shrot has been remodeliDg his
house for the last SO days He must
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-05-21
AROUND CLAFLIN.
The Leader Says

The Leader Says
Some of the wheat is heading out,
and some of it is about ''headed off,
o. S. White was presented by his
wife with fine 1O'pound boy Mon
day morning.
Valentine Grossardt sprained his
ankle the other day, but happily not
bad enough to lay him up.
The rain Tuesday night was quite
heavy north and south of town,
though the quantity which fell here
hardly wet the ground over an inch
and half Mr.. Hartman says that
at his place south of town the rain
wet the soil to the deph of about eight
inches. North of there was consider
able hail.
Early this morning, May 10Th, a
good rain fell soaking the ground to
the depth of two inches. AS we go
to press, 60 a. m. another grand rain
is falling. To celebrate the event
(and also because our print paper
failed to arrive) we will get out part
of this weeks issue on green poster
paper. Please overlook dry wealth
er" items, as we could not stop to cut
them out.
Old Man Fate refuses to keep bis
hands off Lee Dougan's family. Tues
day Lees team ran away with the
wagon and header box and three OF
his boys in, it. The wagon was upset
throwing the boys out and the header
box over them. The team ran or
with the front wheels, but was finally
caught. The boys crawled out from
under the box, no serious injuries re
sulting to any of them save Burdette
who suffered severe sprain of hi
arm.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-05-21
MAYORS Proclamation,

WHEREAS The 30th Gay of May is
the day set apart for Decoration Day,
on which day the patriotic people Of
our land annually meet to pay homage
to the memories of the heroic men who
went, at their country's cali, to defend
and rerpetuate this great nation; and
WHEREAS-It is the custom also of
the citizens TO meet on that day TO dec
crate the graves of their loved ones,
THEREFORE,, c.. n. Moses, Mayor
of the city Of Great Bend, Kansas, re-
quest that all houses of business in
town be closed from $50 o'clock to IL:
O'Clock a. N. on Saturday, May 3Oth,
1895, that all may participate in the
decoration exercises at the cemetery.
GEO. n. NOSES, Mayor.
Attest:
GEO. CRUMMACK. Clerk
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-05-21

Col. Geo. w. Greene, of the Hotel
Greene, has an established reputation
not only for being one of the most af-
fable and successful hotel men in the
west, but ''sure shOt'' as a weather
prophet. If you want to know when
the next series of rains are coming,
see Col. Greene.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-05-21
{. F. Diffenbacher returned Frida y

c. T. Diffenbacher returned Frida
from a visit of a few weeks to his
daughter, Mrs. E. G. Kent, at Clinton,
Mo. He says that state is fiourlshlng
this year, aud if it gets the democratic
candidate for president-which he
hopes fort might be even better
state than Kansas, if such thing were
possible.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-05-21

small audience owing to the inclel u
ency of the weather. However the,
are all right, and should they come
to Albert again will be met with full
house.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-05-21
Send for sample copy of this weeks

Kansas FaTmer-no partisan politics
in it-aDd then take advantage OF the
following low clubbing rate: The
DEMOCRAT aud the old reliable Kansas
Farmer both one year for 81 so. Save
money.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-05-21

We can save you money on all kinds
of Dry Goods at the Racket. If
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-05-21
THE NEW YORK STORE.

A I'D it to you that very much
L. IN our efforts to keep your trade and treess in
endeavo.s to add to business? We spare trouble
either tie buying of our merchandise efforts
dispose We always anxious please you.
To show you goods sale for sometime
another.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-05-21
EQuL LAWNS.

One lot light colored Lawns IN p'.i1 md figured
at &c yard.
very pretty double fold Lawn Ia st-ipe, figured
and persian pattern at Zoe yard
The Belmont Persian stripe SIC yard u. axes
nice cool summer dress ard is well worth re- c 4
yard.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-05-21
WILL EHALLIES-

We have opened another lot of those Wool CIsaI-
lies at SIC yard. The quality that usually
sells for 15c.
We also place sale today $50 yards new ChaI-
lies in light colors at SC yaFS, would be cheap at
Sc.
500 yards dark ground Chalies in choice pasterns
ut &c yard
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-05-21
Wanted An Idea. e: " s. : sssss

Protect your ideas; they may bring you wealth
Write JOHN WEDDERBQRN q CO. Patent Alto
neys, Washington, D. c. fog their a. 800 prize o1eE
and list OF two hundred inveutions wanted.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-05-21

IIHEE HllNTINE3
Black and colored Organizes.
For Sc yard selling fine plain black or
gaRde, good width and fast color.
Our lace stripe and plaids in black and colors at
10 and I215c worth much more money.
At 121zc yard you can buy s. beautiful black
ground dotted swiss with white figure, fast colors
FINS
Ou- line of Fans is strictly tsup date from q
Palm leaf TO painted gauze from up a 81 80
Call and see them.
FHRA&Ui2.
At 25c each and mp.
SIC viii buy good parssol from you gem
era ~ pay 7Sc for elsewhere.
Our silk Umbrella with paragon frame. piece
handle, will compare with anything ever puT-
chased at s. Is oar price them will be Sl.50.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-05-21
Attest:

GEO. CRUMMACK, Clerk.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-05-21
0IMITIE2

Your choice of ali or SHc Dimities at 6E<c
These goods e very stylish and in stripe,
persian patteIn and figured strictly fast colors.
Our Indian Dirnities are selling very rapidly at
121ac- They are cool, stylish and pretty.
The Regane dimity. a cool lace stripe summer
fabric at 15c is very nobby and stylish.
We are also showing fine line of linen effects in
strip, plain and fancy at TO- 1914 and 15c.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-05-10
THE GOVERNORS
Col. Dan w. Jones and Hon. J H. Harrod Distinguished
 Visitors.

The Governors, or rather would be Governors, Col Dan ". Jones and Hon. J. H. Harrod- spent last night in the city. They also spent night before last in the city, and while the two candidates for the chief executive of the State are on good terms, they did not stop at the same hotel, Col. Jones leaving sample of his ehirography on the register of the Arlaag ton while the next Governor of Ark ansas, Hon. J. H. Harrod, performed similar act for the Hotel Trulock.
 The distinguished gentlemen came down from Little Rock Friday evening, spent the night in the city and left early yesterday morning for Star City where they addressed the voters of Lincoln County during the day. Col. Jones was accompanied to Star City by Mr. ". z. Tankersley, while J. H. Robert son, County Clerk of Lincoln Coun. ty, accompanied and pointed out the beautiful scenery along the route to Mr. Harrod.
 They returned to the city last night and the two Governors will leave for their homes in Little Rock this morning to kiss their babies and tell their respective wives how each expects to be the next Governor of the great State of Arkansas.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-05-10
|. NJ. c. 4. NOTES.

Secretary Kineaide will address the Mems meeting this afternoon at 3 o'clock. Subject: "Plain Facts. :" A large attendance of members and others is requested.
 Mr Thomas Johnson. General Sec retary, Little Rock, will visit Pine Bluff next week and stay over Sab bath and address the Mems meeting.
 The regular Board meeting of the Association occurs next Tuesday 4 full attendance of the members of the Board is desired at this meeting as some important business is to be transacted.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-05-10

All bicyelists should keep their eyes on the advertising columns of the SUNDAY MORNING GRAPHIC Many excellent prizes have been announced for riders of Ramblers, and today will be seen a prize-offer by their manufacturers to riders of any wheel who use G. & J. tires. Other prizes will be announced from time to time by Mir. P. NJ. Kilroy, local agent of the Rambler, through these columns. IT
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-05-10
Rev. ;. l.. Caldwell Here.

Rev. ]. L. Caldwell arrived in the city this morning from his home Ut Pine Bluff, Ark, and was met at the train by number of friends. He will remain over some time and will preach next sunday morning and evening at the First Presbyterian church. Mir. Caldwell is one of the most popular ministers who ever lived in Bowling Green and he is always given q cordial welcome on his return to the city.--Park City Times Bowling Green. Ky.)
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-05-10
A LONG TERM.
Elijah Bently Sentenced to 13 Years In the Pen for Stealing
 B Hogs.


 Elijhah Bently, gentleman of cullar,' on yesterday plead guilty in the Jefferson Circuit Court to thirteen separate indictments for hog stealing and was given one years service in the pen for each stolen hog. Elijah will therefore serve the State for the next thirteen years, unless Providence or execu- tive clemency should intervene.
 Jim Young, another dusky son of Ham, plead guilty to the charge of horse stealing and was given i've years in the pen for his pains.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-05-10

Order screen Doors and wfn- dows, shingles, lumber etc., from Hardin Lumber Co.,, old Rigging mill. Telephone Con nection. 5 1 d&sw If
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-05-10

This morning at II o'clock the childrens annual May-day services occur at the Main Street Methodist Church, at which time a most inter- esting programme will be rendered. All invited.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-05-10

Our OF WEAKNESS comes strength when the blood has been purified, en- riehed and vitalized, the appetite re- stored and the system built up by Hoods Sarsaparilla.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-05-10

Summer Clothing is much harder to make than Winter Clothing. The lighter the fabric, the more care must be taken. consequently it will pay you to buy the best Our Clothing is sewed with silk well stayed, so it will retain it's shape
 cut and made by the best taors. First impress ion has much to do with mans career Buy our Clothing and you will be dressed as well as the best
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-05-10

R Capt. J. l.. Knox. of Batesville, Miss, arrived in the city last night and is the guest of his son, Mr. P. C. Knox
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-05-10

The ladies of the Baptist Church, with their characteristic enterprise, are e giro another novel entertain me at Merrill Institute. A Dis trict school'' is the attraction this tl.s-e and it will be given on Tuesday night. Admission 50 cents, and all invited. IT
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-05-10

Trinity Church-Chas. D. Cabaniss. rector. Fifth sunday after Easter: Sunday school, 9.30 d. m; morning prayer and sermon, II o'clock
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-05-10
CITY ITEMS.

Twenty ehrysanthemums for $1 at Harper's greenhouse, No. 1724 East Sixth avenue. 23tf
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-05-10

Hoops PILLS cure naHseaa. sick headache. indigestion, biliousness. All druggists. 25c.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-05-10

Don fail to attend the District School' entertainment at Merrill Institute Tuesday night. Admission 50 eents. 1t
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-05-10

Capt. k R. Adams came up from Noble Lake last evening and will spend the Sabbath in the city.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-05-10

MT. Clyde smith, one of the young men hurt in tie bicycle collision last Monday, was on the streets yester- day afternoon, though he is still considerably disdgured from the accident.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-05-10

Judge C. c. Waters. of Little Rock was in the city yesterday.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-05-10

Services at the First Presbyterian church today.