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The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1897-01-21

pirate. The music was furnished by
the choir of the Methodist church, Of
which church the deceased has long
been member The funeral was at
tended by large number Of old set
tiers and friends of the deceased.
Rev. Hanscom touched briefly on the
career of Mr.. Skinner, pointing to it
as Christian life we'll worthy of emu
lation.
The pall-bearers. selected by Mr..
Skinner, before his death, were A. b.
King, Thos. March, George Hough-
master, J. B. Robinson, R. G. Chad
bourn and J. w. Ferris.
All of the members of Mr.. SINNERS
family, except Corinne Skinner Loba,
who is in Missouri, we're present at
the funeral. Her daughter, Miss En-
ma Loba, was present.
William Skinner was born in Upper
Canada in 1881. He lived with his
parents on the farm until % years of
age, working on the farm and attend
ing the common schools. At the age
of % he crossed the line and spent q
year and half in Dane Co., Wis.,, af-
ter which he ran down to Kossuth
county, Iowa. While here he took a
part in the Spirit Lake massacre, be-
ing a member of the Kossuth Rang
ers. He remained in that capacity
one year, after which he returned to
Madison, Wis.,, settled on farm near
there, and remained Is years. Dur
ing this period, or about 26 years ago,
he came to Redwood Falls and purch-
ased tract of land. Several years
later he purchased the land since
achieving great deal of notoriety on
account of the coal finds, now owned
by Alfred Moon. On this he settled
with his family. Later he moved in
to Redwood Falls and started dairy
line, running it for three years, after
which he moved to Henry, S. D., and
engaged in the livery and machine
business, which he pursued for three
years. Then he farmed it near Henry
for while, after which he embarked
in the furniture in that place, remain
ing in that business for nearly three
years, and in 1892 coming to Redwood
Falls, and with Victor M. Persons en-
gaging in the furniture business here.
He was married to Miss Ella Wal
dron, at Madison, Wis, while he re-
sided there, and they have three
children, Corinne Skinner Loba, En-
ma and J. Fletcher.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1897-01-21
PHYSICIANS.

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W PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON.
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The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1897-01-21

New Machinery, recently in
troduced, largely increases our ca
pacity and at the same time enables
us to make superior quality of
Flour surpassed by none for purity
and wholSomeness.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1897-01-21
Redwood County Features.

In addition to the above the
book will contain a corrected
Map of Redwood County, half
tone portraits and sketches OF
leading citizens, and descrip-
tive matter concerning all the
towns and villages in the coun-
ty. Don't fail to become
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zette and receive &C a gift this
valuable publication.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1897-01-21
Wbat IS
tbe law?

There are great many points
of law arising from time to
time, upon which the average
farmer or business man would
like an expert opinion without
consulting an attorney. These
points can be settled according
to the highest legal authority
by consulting
The St. Johns herald., 1897-07-24

Tn spite of the very large and DOW erful naval force of Great Britain that country Is constantly seeking to in- crease it by one means or another. Just now these efforts are taking the form of an agitation for an adequate reserve of trained seamen, and in the discussion of the project the fact has come out that France has a much larger number of Seamen than England. En- gland, according to an authority, has a naval peace footing this year of 110,- 900 men, while last year France had 1S5,000. It also appears that England has had trouble to maintain her quota of sailors even in times of peace and would, of course, have still more diff culty If war should come This has caused no small alarm in nation whose policy and position make it abso- lutely necessary to maintain a navy at all times superior to that of any other on earth. Efforts to make a showing of reserve seamen have proved failures. and more than one speed trial of new gunboats has had to be postponed for lack of an adequate crew. The English know that the next war in which they engage may place the life of the nation at stake, and, as always, the bulwark will be the navy. If this cannot be de- pended on the end may easily be guessed
The St. Johns herald., 1897-07-24

The bicycle seems to be making too rapid strides into the field of utility. It invaded avenues of trade very soon after its use became general, and it has proved a valuable factor in many lines of business, but there is danger that it's enthusiastic advocates will push its claims for availability too far. This menace is obvious In an incident re- ported from EliZabethport, N. J., where a funeral procession consisted of two carriages and fifteen bicycles. The properly solemn aspect of this occasion could not fail to be marred by sue cession of mOurnerS on wheels. Such a cortege requires all elements of mis- chance to be eliminated as far as pOSsi- ble, and bicycles are so prone to have various things happen to them at inop- perfume moments that they are decid edly out of place at a funeral. One punctured tire at such time would be sure to create the greatest confusion. where all things should be staid and calm, and the imagination can picture many other typical bicycle calamities any one of which would be fatal to funeral decorum. Surely a line must be drawn for bicycles, and let it be drawn at funerals.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-07-24
A Devoted Royal Couple,

The devotion of the venerable kins and queen of Denmark is described as positively touching. During tn, time of the Queens Illness. which last ed something like three I..o--,,- =, -. about the court was allowed to see her save her husband, lady in waiting and the physician in ordinary. The King was ceaSeleSs in his devotion. He rarely went out, save when duty compelled him, abandoned his custom ary exercise, and passed hours every day reading to his wife or playing cards and chess with her, and telling her what was going on in the world outside. The long abstentiOn from his walks and rides, his constant attend ance upon the invalid-who, happily, recovered in spring-tOld rather heav- fly on the King, and in turn affected his health.
 The Queen seldom appears in public Ceremonies to her, as to the Princess of Wales. have always been ceremonies from which she preferred to escane unless duty absolutely called her. Of bright and most youthful disposition she likes to have gay and happy folk about her.
 q can't bear to see long faces near me-" she will declare.
 Of their numerous grandchildren both King and Queen are immensely fond, and arc seen walking about with them hand in hand at Copenhagen.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-07-24
Lost fnr I-nnn Years.


 The quarries from which the ancientS obtained their highly prized Thessallan or verd marble have been dlscoEe,.U' and are again being ahed oy an In glish company Tne duarries, WHICH have been lost for more than LULU years, are in the eighborhood or La rissa, in Thessaly, Greece. The ancient workings are very extensive, there be- ing no fewer tbaB ten quarrieS, each producing a soneFvtat different de scription of marble, pravs'lg without doubt that every variety of this mar ble found in the ruined palaces and churches of Rome, aud COnstantinople, and likewise in al the mosques ana museums of the world. came orlg1naAy from these Quarries. h fact, the very quarry from whicl the famous mono liths of St. Sophia, ConStant1nople, were obtained can be Identified with absolute certainty by the matrices from which they were extracted.
 In modern times yerd antico marble has only been obtainable by the de struction of some ancient work, and II mas, naturally. commanded eXtraofuI- narily high prices. As q consequence, a number O. ordinary modern greens of Greek, French, Italian aad American origin have been described and sold as verd antique marble. 70 one, how ever, who is really acQ tainted with the distinetiya cdarat-er of the genu- inc material could be deceived by these inferior marbles. The salian green is easily distinguished iron any other green marble by the following charac teriStics: T. IS "bFeccia' of angular fragments Of light a. i dark green, with pure statuary white, the whole being cemented together with a brighter green, while the snow wlite patches usually have their edges tinted off with delicate fbrous green, radiating to the center Of the white. The ce- menting material is also Of the same fbrous structure. hiladephia Rec ord
The St. Johns herald., 1897-07-24

Prince Constantine must be having a hard time of 1t if he cannot even set out to take his own life without being forced to beat a retreat. It is reported that "he wanted to blow out his brains, but his officers refused to permit him." Apparently he consulted his officers on the important question first. The Prince is literally supplied with death dealing instruments, and it was possi- ble for him to take mean advantage of his suite and destroy himself before his officers could know of his purpose. But being a confiding Prince he seems to have preached the matter as an af- fair of state, and he must have been deeply humiliated to find that his off cers differed with him radically as to the wisdom of his policy. But fortu- nateIy the Prince is not an obstinate son of the monarch and gave way to the persuasive eloQuence of his attend ants. He is thus able to Hive to fight another day."
The St. Johns herald., 1897-07-24
Left to Chance.

The Count de Nj lived in a state of single and independent Nessedness. He was yet young, very rich, and was surrounded by everything which could give enjoyDlent to Ife-except a wife. He had often thought of marrying, but had always declared off before the knot was tied.
 Once, however, he found himself nearly caught. 4 young lady, the daughter of one of his friends, pleased him-her fortune pleased him, not less, perhaps, than her person and accom- plishments, and there were very many reasons to justify the union.
 The Count who had so frequently made the first step toward matrimony, but as frequently drew back, had not yet decided on the course he should adopt in this case; he had promised the friends Of the lady repeatedly, but had made no outward sign of performance.
 His future mOther-in-law, knowing his weakness, demanded whether he would or would not marry her daugh- ter, and requested an immediate reply.
 At this moment his fears and hesita- ton returned with more force than ever-he tresnbled at the consequences. To give up his cherished habits of bachelorhood was almost impossible.
 He resolved to appcaL to chance. and wrote two ietters-in one he accepted the hand of the lady in the other, re- fused it. He then put them into his hat, and called the servant.
 Take one of these letters," he said, "and carry it to the chateau of"
 Which letter, sir?"
 (Which you please"
 The servant selected a letter, and the Count burned the other without open ing it.
 A century seemed to elapse between the moment of the mans departure and that of h. return The Count was al- most beside himself with nervous ex- citement, not knowing what was to be his fate. Finally, however, the domes- tic returned He had carried the letter of acceptance, and Count de M is now the happIest benedict in France.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-07-24
guessed.

pays big rent.
 The devil probably told Eve that ap- pies were good for the complexion.
 When the women begin to smoke to- bacco the men can all use Sachet pow. der.
 The woman that prays hardest for her husband doesn't tell him she's dO- ing so.
 It is always a mystery to a woman why her husband doesn't seem to pity old bachelors more
 The average girl would rather be caught in swimming than to be seen with a gingham apron on.
 Life is like a nutmeg grater-yOu have to rub up against the rough side of 1t to accomplish anything.
 When a girl rides a bicycle she never thinks her own skirt blows up as much as the others she sees.
 The first thing some men will do when they get to heaven will be to hunt around for one of the old patriarchs so they can tell him all the new stories they know.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-07-24
Not Worth a Rush."

When calling anything mot worth straw" one means to imply that it is worthless. The older saying was, mot worth rush" and this brings out the origin of the phrase. In the days be- fore carpets it was the custom to Strew the floor with rushes. When guests of rank were entertained fresh ruShes were spread for them; but folk of lower degree had to be content with rushes that had already been used, while still humber persons had none, as not even being worth a rush."
The St. Johns herald., 1897-07-24
New Hair and Teeth at 80.

Mrs. Jacob Clitty, of Becker, Minn.. is 80 years old. For many years she was an invalid, confined to her bed and almost helpless. Years ago she lost all her teeth, and of course, her hair was white and scaDty The last few months have seen wonderful change in her, however. She has 1re new teeth and the indications are mat nature intends supplying hcr with n entire new set. Her hair is coming 'u IuXuriously and is jet black Ter general health is good, so perfect. il fact, that the other day she took 8 five mile walk.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-07-24

Virtue, however lovely, happy and harmonious, is very weak. It includes in itself all the power that has been exercised to attain 1t, and without which 1t could never have existed. Ii Is the habitual choice of the good over the evil made gladly at last, but telling of many a conflict, many a toilsome climb before the habit was formed. It is through many victories over strong desires and passions which might have swept us away and made us slaves that we can win freedom to walk in the pleasant paths of virtue.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-07-24

The New York millionaires threaten to move out of the State rather than to pay their share of the taxes. The States should have tax laws so uniform as to prevent such method of lodging. If these very rich men were to leave the United States they would find many places in which they would be required to share the public burdens.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-07-24

If an army officer in Ohio in attempt ing suicide has shot himself without fa- tai injury, he is on a par with the old, shrewd, experienced lawyer, who makes a will that is easily broken when assailed in court. If a surgeon does not know his own vital parts and a lawyer cannot draw up for himself a legal will, how are the rest of us to know ourselves or our business?
The St. Johns herald., 1897-07-24

You cannot go through life, no matter how humble your sphere, without be- ing called upon many times to decide whether you will be true or false to honor and duty. Duty and honor must go hand in hand-there can be no di- vorce between these words. You can make your lives useful, beautiful and noble. You can make them worthless and contemptible.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-07-24
A Color Test on a Large Scale,

A color test on large scale occurred recently near Geseke, Germany. The Volmede, the Waia, and the Heder are three brooks winch have their source near Gesekc. and according to tradition their water had subterraneous connec- tions with the Alme, s mountain stream whose bed is some i've miles distant. Millers located on the lower Anne dumped refuse in certain eddies of the upper strea I'll, and the millers on the VOlmede, the W2id, and the Heder claimed that by doing this the water supply of the latter streams was ma terially diminished To determine this connection. about four pounds of pot assium f1uorescinate was dumped into one of the eddiez dye miles from the source of the Heier. This substance is marvelously powerful, and solu- ton containing one part in ten million shows distinct duorescence in trans mitted light Twenty-Five hours later the Heder took oC q beautiful dark green-eeleI. showing exclusively the connection Hg-TEen t11 two sIreaIns. An experiment a7 ano be. point show ed with equal clearne~s that there was subterraneOus conn ection between Alme and the Waid and the Volmede, though in this case forty-four hours had elapsed between the depositing of the dye-stuff ln the Alme and the ap- pearance of the coiceation in the other streams
The St. Johns herald., 1897-07-24

A Paris scientist claims that he is able ito demonstrate scientifically that love is a disease" That may be true; but casual study of divorce court rec ords will demonstrate that in many cases matrimony is an antitoxin for that disease
The St. Johns herald., 1897-07-24

There is in Chicago scheme to pro- vide work-roomS for men out of en- ployment. No money will be given them, but they will be paid in clothing or whatever else they may need of the articles made in the work-rooms. Old clothes will be mended and old shoes made more serviceable by cobbling.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-07-24

Chicago Record: One of the revela- tions of modern politics lies in the fact that the man who knows the most about the requirements of a large city Is some rural legislator who, when he visits Chicago, believes that passenger elevators are raised and lowered by the invisible but potent will of God.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-07-24

It has taken the country three years . to learn that Mir. Havemeyer knew what he was talking about when he said he didn't have to talk about any thing whatever.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-07-24

One of the latest feats of enterprise on the part of the yellow Journalists of New York is the printing of a very good portrait of Dan Stuart, the Carson fight man, and calling it a picture of Sir Philip Currie, the British ambas- gador at ConStantinople.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-07-24

The Davenport Oakota) News says: ''The Fargo boys would better do their kissing at home" Coed! We advise the Davenport boys to take a firm stand for full protection to home indus fr.;oS
The St. Johns herald., 1897-07-24

One of the yellow journals of Gotham having scooped the other by securing an interview with the Sultan, we shall expect to see the other blossom out al- most any day with an interview with several hundred of Mrs. Hamid.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-07-24

Senor Canavas is quite correct in say Ing that Spain is not nation of mer- chants. Almost any merchant has sense enough to know when he is up against losing bargain.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-07-24
When Peter Sauc,

When Peter sang the rafters rang, He made the great church reel: His voice it rang clarion ciang, Or like cannOn's peal Yes. Peter made the rafters ring And never curbed his tongue; Albeit Peter could not sing, Yet Peter always sung. An, wide did he his wild voice fling Promiscuous and free; Despite the fact he could not sing, Why, all the more sang he.
 With clamorous clang
 And resonant bang His thunders round he flung;
 He could not sing
 One single thing;
 Yet Peter always sung. The choir sang loud and all the crowd Took up the holy strain; But Peters bawl rose over all Tempestuously plain. The organ rOared and madly poured Its music flood around, But Peter drowned it's anthem loud In cataracts of sound. The people hushed, the choir grew still Still grew the organs tone, Then Peter's voice rose loud and shrill For Peter sang alone.
 His clamorous shout
 Had drowned them out And silenced every tongue;
 He could not sing
 One single thing;
 Yet Peter always sung. When Peter died the people cried, For Peter he was good, Although his voice produced noise Not easily withstood. Though many cried when Peter died And gained his golden Tyre, They nursed heartfelt sympathy For heavens augmented choir. They knew wher'er his soul might be Loud would his accents ring, He'd sing through all eternity The songs he could not sing.
 The heavenly choir
 He'd make perspire And heavenly arches ring;
 Though he can't sing
 A single thing
 Forevermore he'll sing. New York Sun.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-07-24

"What can be more ridiculous" asks the Denver Post, than a pair of checked boomers on a pair of bean pole legs?" Give it up. Denver seems to have certain sources of humor which this town does not.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-07-24

The Montana man who sent his wife six sticks of dynamite has been given the alternative of paying fine of S1,0O0 or going to the penitentiary for 300 days. Everybody hopes he will have q lovely time.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-07-24
Mrs. Hobson-I wish 1 had somnthinn

Mrs. Hobson-I wish 1 had something to read. Did you get only one Sunday paper? MT. Hobson-Yes, my dear. but it is in two parts. ''Well, let me have one while you read the other" Certainly, my love. Which half would you prefer, the political half or the bi. cycle half?"-New York Weekly.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-07-24

It is hardly fair to say that Prince Constantine's military campaign has been complete failure He has turned out some frst-class newspaper bull tetinS
The St. Johns herald., 1897-07-24

With Gen. Miles going to war in a $500 stateroom and Prince Nicholas retreating from battle in an uphOlster- ed carriage it may well be said that military science is progressing with the progressive age.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-07-24

As soon as the workmen can get places where they will be paid they will go to them The idea is European, and, properly carried out is likely to result in much good.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-07-24

 NU0E EWN

4 kVVe N/h\MN>U
 The Origin of Erin. Uid all condescinsion I'd call your attin-
 ton, To what I'd now mintion of Erin 50 green; And widout hisitation, I'll tell how that
 nation Bekim of creation the gim and the queen. It happened wan mornin' widout any warnin' That Vaynus was born in the beautiful
 say; An by that same token-an' sure, twas provokin'- Her pinions was dhroopin', and wouldn't
 give play. Thin Niptune, who knew her, in order to
 woo her, Began to pursue her, the wicked ould
 Jew! An very nigh caught her on top O the
 wather, Great Jupiter's daughter, who roared
 ''Philliloop' Thin Jupiter, that jaynius, looked down
 and seen Vaynus, --------------- An Niptune the haynius purSooin' her
 wild, An he roared out like thundrer tan, sure,
 twas no wonder), lied tare him asundher for taysin his
 child. Thin, a sun-star espyin' that round him
 was lyin', He sayzed widout sighin' an hurled it
 below; Which wint out like winkin', but as it was
 sinkin' Struck Niptune, I'm thinkin', broth of
 a blow. Now, this sun-star made dry land, both
 !Owland and highland, And formed that sweet island, the place
 of me birth; Hince strange is the story, the Erin so
 hoary, Was sint down from glory, a heaven
 upon earth. Thin Vaynus slipped nately on Erin so
 stately, An becase she so lately was bothered
 and prest, It did her much bewilder, but ere it had
 killed her, Her father distilled her a drop of the
 best. This glass so victorious, it made her feel glorious, A little uproarious fear it did prove. So, how can ye blame us, that Erins so famous For whisky an fightin' an murther an love? Indianapolis News.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-07-24

The man who "saws wood" gets there after all. It is stated that the yearly product of the woods of this country Is $l, ,OOO, 100000, more than twice the value of the output of the mines.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-07-24

A dispatch from Oklahoma says that the Indians on the Pima reservation are building an air ship. Those fellows always have been noted for their hair raising enterprises.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-07-24

The Cincinnati Times-Star complains because Lillian Russell refuses to dis close the name of her next husband. Probably she doesn't know yet.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-07-24

The shortage of Banker Johnson at Logansport is only $5OO, 900, but it must be remembered that 1t was amassed entirely without the aid of a type writer.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-07-24

And now a California astronomer de clares that at least one-half of Venus Is covered with ice. Perhaps that old girl originally came from Boston.