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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-11-16
TERRIBLY EXCITED.

"All the time | was working poor
Relph was running about as if wild,
He would rush up time and time again
and show the dent in the gun where
it struck the rock. Look AL he would
say; Look, I couldn't help it; 1t was
an accident, AL, an accident Then he
showed the dent in the gun again"
Relph and Justin carried the wound
ed man to the railroad near the Dow
ney farm. Mrs. Downey heard the
calls for help and jumping into a wag-
on she drove over to where the wound
ed man lay. He was placed in the
conveyance, his two companions sup
porting him, and taken to the farm
house. Saunders was growing weaker
every minute and it was decided to
get him to Nicholson as soon as posSi-
BILE
The farmer drove them to the resi-
dence of a physician at Nicholson, a
distance of about two miles. After eX-
amining Saunders condition the doctor
advised that he be taken to the hospi-
tai at once.
Accordingly a dispatch was sent 10
the Lackawanna hospital summoning
the ambulance to the station in this
city when the milk train arrived
While the party was waiting at the
Nicholson station a boy brought them
the three guns, eight rabbits, coats
hats, etc, which had been abandoned
in the woods.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-11-16

Raphael L. Levy, was yesterday adj
mitted to practice at the Lackawanna
county courts on motion of George ID.
Taylor, his preccptcr. Mr.. Levy is q
graduate of Harvard Law school. ana
made a very excellent showing in his
examination before the local board. He
is a bright ard aggressive young man.
with a host of friends and we'll wishers in
the city and county, and will undoubt-
ly make his mark in his well-chOsen pro-
fcSSion,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-11-16

This isn't the end of Thursdays pleas
ure. The NcAll missionary society has
arranged a delightful entertainment to
take place in the Second Presbyterian
church on that evening. DR.. Loba, Il
famous traveller and speaker will give n
lecture illustrated hy magnificent views
of Paris and showing the beauty and
progress of the McAll work in France.
The tickets are % cents
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-11-16
AMPUTATION NECESSARY.

Arriving at the hospital it was at
once decided that amputatiOn of the
right leg a few inches below the knee
would be necessary. DR.. p. F. Gun
ster, assisted by the house physician,
DR.. n. A. Newbury, performed the op-
Grafton at $50 o'clock.
The wound in the left foot is not
dangerous. The shot seemed to have
passed through the right leg and out
through the left while Saunders was
in the act of walking and had the left
foot uplifted,
Saunders rested comfortably after
the operation. He is married and lives
with his wife and two children on
Linden street.
Relph is a middle-aged man and for
merly lived in this city, where he has
relatives. He is a railroader.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-08-05
South Dakota Pays off its Debts

Sioux Falls. S. D., July l3.-(spec-
ial.)-"The people OF South Dakota
have in the last four yes : paid off
$50, GOO 900 OF their debts said DR..
ID. l.. Mckinney. one of the best known
loan agents OF the state. tand they
are now paying off at very rapid
rate. As things are now going the
people of the state. and especially the
farmers, Will soon be we'll out Of debt.
The large crops Of the last few years
coupled with the c,ose times have had
the effect of giving the people an APP
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-08-05
NNoN BALL STORY.
Alfred Grfs aom Tells of a Narrow Fss-
cnpS ia Alabama.

Alfred Grfsaom Tells of a Narrow Es-
cap, In Alabama
Alfred Grissol the manager of the
summer excursion boats, has a cannon
bali story which he says is Gospel truth.
People in the excursion business have
strict regard for veraeity, and many
of his friends believe every word of it,
says the St. Louis Republic.
Several years ago, the story runs,
Mr.. Grissom was in St. James parish,
La He had occasion to visit a sawmill
where the big cottonwood logs were be-
ing cut into lumber. His attention was
attracted 70 particularly large log,
when suddenly there was a loud crash,
like that of the teeth striking nail.
Windows were broken, men shouted
and the machinery was stopped. Mr..
Grissom was not hurt as he had i'm
agined. Something had happened and
he stopped to see the cause. The big
log was removed from the rack and
split open. A large cannon ball was
imbedded in the center The saw had
struck il and broke into a myriad of
pieces which flew in all directions. Five
pieces passed through his hat, one
struck his watch and glanced Off. an
other hit silver dollar in his vest
pocket and left a scratch along it's sur
face Luckily. none of the flying par
ticles struck his body or did other in
jury than break few panes of glass in
the Office compartment.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-08-05
Teetotnlers wore So Gnnh.

One Of the best-known stories in con
nection with the late Sir Benjamin
Ward Richardson's advocacy of temper
ance tells how he had been on visit to
one Of the three or four small towns
in England which have no public
houses. Although there were 1000 peo-
pie there the doctor was nearly starv-
ing. One day young medical man
came toSir BEN amin foradyicea as 10 tax
ing thepractics, and Sir benjamin. plac-
Ing his hands on the young doctors
shoulders, sais: Take my advice and
don't. Those wretched teetotalers not
only shrink accident. but when wound
ed heal so fast that there is neither
pleasure nor profit after the first dress
inc"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-08-05

many dolls. untn she had FIRMLY Of
1872 of them. The name of each she en-
tered in a book aud wrote out its entire
history, where it came from, how IL
lost It's nose. how its dress was torn,
aud finally, how It's sawdust blood ran
out and left it only bunch uf rags
With these dolls the little princess
performed many ceremonies Of state
Their feet we're 50 fixed in the long
board that they could stand upstraight
and she marched them around in many
wonderful ways.
One 81 her other sports was riding
out on her white donkey. whose head
was adorned with blue ribbons. An
old soldier led il by the bride Some
times she tools a drive Ia small pony
ohaise, led by a page One day a dog
ran between the pony 5 legs, itsweryetl
and upset lbs little carriage. The
princess wonld surely have been in
.iurea or Killed, il soiiier who was
passing had not caught her In his arms
His name was Matoney. aud he was
warmly thanked and generously re-
warded hv the .lUcheSs of Kent, her
mother.
Victoria had to study much harder
than many little girls. for shc VAS 10
be fitted for most important work.
She began 70 learn from books when
she was five years old Later she was
trained 20 speak French and German,
as we'll as English, and by the time she
had reached her eleventh year, Ital-
ian. Latin, Gr@ek, mathematics. music
and drawing we're added 70 her studies,
The princess was very fond Of draw
ings and early began to sketch from
nature. She was much interested IN
natural history and MS delighted with
her first visit To the British museum.
and asked that She might often be
taken there. She also took much
pleasure in learning simple botany,
which she stndied wlth her uncle Leo
pold In the woods
Another pastime she found in visit
ing her Uncle King" as she called
George ~. then king Of Englnd.
At is years OF age, before she was
really grown to womanhood, she was
crowned queen of England, When Il
was time for her TO marry she didn't
have to wait until some nice young
man asked her She had 70 do the asking
herself, because the queen of Englan,
Is SO great that no one she could marry
could presume 10 ask her She con
fessed to her dearest friend that pro
posing TO Prince Albert was the mos
trying ordeal she had ever expert
eused.-Chicago Record.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-08-05
wmrrss ron rnr GrArr corNrr nrp,lr
rms aRANDMornER

The grandmother was 4 bounding lass.
As The winds were her motions tree
With a ChcCrV Voice and merry laugh
most charming girl vas she
Clean 7ne miiked us cows, 50 she raked
And made music on her wheel.
Aud fall many I've Sketus of twisted yarn
That she counted 0d her reel
She dressed ia gown Of aome-spun plaid
And wore cow-hidcS ON her teet
Waite her hair thrown back in dainty curtis
showed her faee, an object sweet
She had little chance at school to be sure.
But she & heaps Of common sense;
And she saved her mother many 4 care,
And her father much expense
10 her. as TO Eve. a suitor there came.
Who, like Adam pleaded welt
And a baker dozen of girls and boys
DID the sequel after tell
How She scrubbed the ashen doorS.
How she played The mothers thousand
parts
mhvr round II woman chores
There we're mendiny pants and greasiug
shoes
Lots OF comhtng tangled hair.
There was deity use OF the slipper toe
That made music in the air
Ave, they often told how she led her troop
Through the giddv DAYS of youth
Ever planting IN their glowing hearts
Seeds OF honesty and truth.
she'd a motNerly way OF putting things
Which her children we'll understood
Tho they oft timeS fcit * vas a restraint
She knew il WAS tor their good
She stood by her head thro mick ana
thin
He Was a andmother.s ar-iu-al
20 I'm his rib, She always said
NO matter What hardships fall
ASAearS increased ana she crowned atth
gray,
she became the more lovely sim
She had done fer her loved ones what She
could
Ana hal shown 10 an gooa viii
Aud when the death angel called her away
And grandfather was lett alone
TWAS thus The world liz AniSou sale.
Grandmother has earned d throne
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-08-05
County
LIFE PICTURES.
The Difference Between the First and Third Generations
d. Third Gensrations.
THE GRANDDAUGHTER.

r.
Bnt As time sped on n this world OF change
INas nor strange granddaughter came
ne was thot g resemble grandmother
SCOT course. was given her name.
But She never MIXED cows or made any hay
But early straddled 4 wheel
Ald now for six-day race she's out.
Maybe leading cupid deal
she Is dressed in a suit Of bloomercut.
Ana mas Sharp-toed tanstt on her feet
with her bangs well frlzzed and her lips
The Wild a>eorchcr she VOWS to beat.
she has run thro the chools Nc brag about
She allows her mother 10 do the work
Makes her father toJs Of expense.
When When t. her tnere a length sutton comes
He will find the sequel fully viii prove
Ihat she over his eyes drew wool
For she u take little pains to tidy his home
0f 20 shield the carpets from dirt
She i never play mother 10 more than one
To nave hanging about her skirt
As u " ending clothes or domestic cares
She VIII ne'er let her fingers roam.
She II have little thought for things that
make
real paradise 81 home
When AZ last in disgust her l{ere protests
And her asks for better fare.
lis then her nerves VIII be All unStrunr-
There U oe usiC On the air.
Then she II Seek 4 lawyer ana on his advice
She viii Stra3EhtWav sue ton divCrr.
And with IL alimo0v Viii ask.
thing thar should follow. OF course.
0a the platter "a, then or el~c en- the stage.
We snail straight the granddaughter see.
The world VIII apr'aU6 and critics VIII saw
What motel rev woman is she
orwell. q Ii T. JOHNSON
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-08-05
Blue ASBESTOS.
Canada and Italy Have a serious
Cnmuefifnr fn tfricn.

AAn9tM& MEfM AAAhK rave serious
Competitor ia Africn.
Canadian and Italian asbestos will
ind a serious competitor In the blue as
bcstos receuslv discovered ia the Cape
Colony. since The South African product
Is less than hal as heavy and furnishes
fbcrs considerably finer and longer
fhaa auy other. says the Detroit Tri-
huua The south african Aberhas been
worked into 4ebs. which are but little
inferior 10 those made 81 vegetable
fiber, and are absolutely freproof
Irvine cord and rope made Of this blue
asbestos viii not only resist fire, but
also most Of the known chemicals. cor
rosive tapors and atmospheric infiu-
euces These qualities VIII open a
new field for fhe employment Of ashes
tos fabrics ii chemical laboratories. and
Tor tie caull1ing Of chemical apparatus.
4 novel application Of this material
is the working of blue asbestos fiber
into mattresses for hospitals They
are cooler in summer and warmer III
winter than those made either of ami
NAL hair or vegetable fiber. and no YER
min can live in this mattress. Expert
ments are now being made Of working
this fiber into cloth for fremen's APP
parel. or course the long fiber blue as
bestos can also be employed for all the
uses to which white asbestos has been
put heretofore. While a trife more ex-
pensiye, IT'S superior qualities make it
wen worth the difference.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-08-05
WHAT no Do.

There j. comfort in the knowledge
SO often expressed that Dr. Kilmer's
swamp Root, the great kidney rem
edy. fuliills every wish in relieving
pain in the back, kidneys. liver, blad-
der and every part OF the urinary pas
sages. 1t correets inability to hold
urine and scalding pain in passing it,
or bad effects following use Of liquor,
wine or beer. and overcomes that un-
pleasant necessity of being compelled
TO get up many times during the night
to urinate, The mild and eNtraordi-
nary effect If Swamp-Root is soon
realized 1t stands the highest for its
wonderful cures Of tha most distress
ing eases II YOU need medicine
you should have the best. Sold Av
druggist; price 80 cents and $500.
You may have a sample bottle and
pamphlet both sent free by mail
Mention the Grant County HERALD
and send Your address To DR. kilmer
4 Co, Binghamton. y Y. The pro-
prietors Of this paper guarantee the
genuineneSs Of this offer
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-08-05
VICTORIA As a GIRL
Childhood Days Of the Queen VIII
Hnn My RcigneA AIAtN NenrS.

Childhood Days or the Queen Who
Has Now RcfGncd stNty Years.
There stands in one of the rooms Of
Kensington palace, London, an old
faded doll house, headlcss horse and a
model Of ship. They are the toys
with which Queen Victoria used TO
play when she was little girl, about
IS years ago. Ia another room, not
far away, is bronze plate showing
where the queen Of England was born.
Although Victoria was to become one
of the greatest monarcls Of her age
aud to reign longer than any other
English sovereign, she spent a rather
dun time as little girl There were
no companions with whom she could
play. SO her mother bought her great
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-08-05

Teachers are allowed to appear at
any one Of the above named places
most convenient for their attendance.
All who desire certificates during the
fall and winter should write at one of
these examinations, rs no private or
special examinations will be granted
except in strict accordance with the
law See New School Code, page rs.
Do not neglect to write for certif-
cate when you have the opportunity,
and then decide to teach because You
have secured school, far the large
number Of qualified teachers in the
county will amply suffice to fill all
positions. See School Code. page s.,
with reference to permits, extensions
and endorsements Of certificates
At the examinations the following
program will be strictly followed:
First day, 9 a. m. Orthoepy Read
ing, Spelling, Geography. Physiology.
Grammar and Constitutions
Second day. a. M Arithmetic,
L. 5. History. Writing, Theory and
Art Of Teaching
First and Second Grade branches on
second day. CHAs. II. NYE.
26-27 County Supt
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-08-05
TeachGrs' Examinations.

CGes II Superintendent q Setoo5s,
Grqut Comfy, Wis., Julg 20, 1897.
The fall series Of the public eNami-
nations OF teachers for the several in
>peetion districts Of Grant county
will be held at the following places on
the dates herein named:
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-08-05
PILES. piles, Itchinr piles.

SYMPTOMS Moisture intense itching and
singing; most at night; worse by scrat, hing II
allowed to continue tumors form, which often
bleed and uicerate, becoming very sore.
SwAYNI's OINTMENT stops the itching and bleed
ing, he IL liberation aud in most cases removes
the iumors. At druggists by mail for 90 cents
Dr. Swayne 4 Son, Philadelphia
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-08-05
Rebuilding the Tu,lIerie..

Another attempt to have the Tuiller-
les palace rebuilt is being made in
France This time the movements is
led hy the Society for the Preservation
of Public Monuments
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-08-05
flow TO Find Out.

Fill a bottle or common glass with
urine and let it stand t,venty-four
hours; a sediment or settling indicates
an unhealthy condition of the kidneys.
When urine stains linen it is positive
evidence Of kidney trouble. Too fire.
quent desire to urinate or pain in the
back, is also convincing proof that
the kidneys and bladder are out of or
der
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-08-05

The grandmother was i bounding lass,
As the winds were her motions tree
With CHEEKY Voice and merry laugh
a most charming girl VAS she
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-08-05

But as time sped on In this world OF change
Twas not strange a granddaughter came
much.
So ct course. was given her name
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-08-05

That portion OF South Dakota which
is traversed by the lines of the Chica-
90, Milwaukee & St Paul railway is
the finest agricultural end stock grow
ing section of the western country.
For Letters from Farmers" printed
in pamphlet form, finely illustrated
and descriptions of farm lands. address
Geo. H. Heatford, General Passenger
Agent, Old Colony Building. Chicago,
Ill. Now Is the time to look for
homes in South Dakota. where land
is cheap ana good
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-08-05

petite for getting out OF debt. and
fortunately has also given them the
ability to do So
Mark Russell. who represents loan
company which has several million
dollars loaned on farm property in
South Dakota adds his testimony to
that of DR.. Mckinney. Mr.. Russell's
company stands ready to and is anx-
ious to place from $4,000 to $75, 900
yearly on South Dakota farm proper
ty. but the agent complains that he
cannot find takers for one-third Of the
amount he would like to loan.
..Our company has 1,500 loans in
this state on farm lands said Mr..
Russell. 'and we have not had over
80 foreclosures in seven years. The
company does not own foot of land
in the state and never lost a cent on a
loan. Chicago Tribune. July Il,
1897.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-06-03

A Cleveland grain dealer wrote to
one of his customers, inquiring the
amount of old crops there was on hand
in his vicinity, and the answer he got,
as vouched for by IA most reputable ex-
change, was; All we've got in this
neighborhood is three widdcrs, two
schoolmarms, IA patch of wheat, the
hog cholera, too much rain, about 60
acres Of taters and lunatic who mar
ried gal because she owned So sheep
and a mule, which same was me and no
more at present.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-06-03

1t was Forestry Day at the Belding
woman's club, Friday and Ia very in
teresting program was presented by
the first division with Mrs. Coville as
leader Club met with Mrs. Ellen
Gregg who read a very able and inter-
esting paper on planting trees, and
trees with historic fame Mrs. Zadie
Case read poem on ''autumn leaves"
Mrs. Geo. Foster read a poem on
''trees and arbor day Mrs. Cannon
and Mrs. Case read "A lengthy paper on
"How the Republic got its name"
Each paper was discussed by the en-
tire membership. A vote OF thanks
was extended the honorary president
Of the club for the Mount Vernon
Guard, and corresponding secretary
instructed to present them to her.
The club closed by unanimously
adopting the following resolution:
Resolred; that we as club and as in
dividual members use our influence to
promote and encourage the planting of
trees and discourage ruthless waste
and destruction Of same. Several
names were presented for member
ship,
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-06-03
MEMORIAL DAY.
The Veteran Dead Were Honored-Appro-
priate Exercises Held i'm Opera House.


pirate Exercises Held In Opera House.
Sleep on oh, brave and true
Serenely, calmly sleep.
Columbia loves TO honor you,
AS by your graves weep.
The memorial sermon was preached
Sunday in the Opera House by Rev. o.
j. Golden. He was assisted in the SER
vice by Revs. b. V. Child and II. A.
Mcconnell
The M f.. choir furnished music and
among the hymns II beautiful anthem
was rendered, the first verse of which
is given above. The Nj. f.. male quar-
tette also gave couple OF selections.
There were nearly one hundred men,
bers of the G.. A. II. and w. r. G.
present who occupied seats in body
in front of the stage. The decorations
with the national colors, palms, plants
and flowers were very pretty and the
rostrum looked exceedingly fine, being
the work of the combined efforts of the
Women's Relief Corps and Dan S.
Root Post.
The discourse of Mr.. Golden was one
of his best and highly appreciated by
the large audience present.
In the evening union services were
held and as an appropriate closing to
Memorial Sunday, Rev. b. V. Child
gave an interesting address on ''Gen.
Grant, the soldier, the citizen, and the
christian" The Congregational choir
sang and the male quartette, composed
Of @. M. Kingsley, w. b. Reed, f. T.
V ndecar and Joe Il. Berry rendered
two pieces in fine harmony. Monday,
the day for decorating the graves of
fallen comrades, was bright and beau
tful and at ten o'clock in the forenoon
members OF the G.. A. II. Post and cit
izens assembled at smyrna, visited the
cemetery at that place and Cooks
Corners, arriving in this city to par
take of picnic dinner at their hall.
AT l:30 p. IN the city schools formed
procession under direction OF Prof.
VanWinke and with flags flying,
marched with the old soldiers To the
Opera House where Rev. ID. +. Hills
of Greenville gave fine oration of an
hours length to II crowded house. At
the close of his address, which was
warmly applauded, Prof. VanWinkle
took charge of the meeting and the
following program was carried out:
Our national flag, . recitation by
George Ricaby; recitation, 18th of
April, by May Wiley: Calling the
roll, . Fred Pinkham; "Cover them
over" Irma Grant. Song, "Tenting
tonight on the old camp ground"
Blossoms Appeal, Grace Travis;
"Wounded, . Allen Wright; reading,
"A little child shall lead them, by
Minnie McConnell; "Lincoln's Gettys-
burg, by the 9th grade; 1.-The blue
and the gray" Clayton Clemens.
The numbers were rendered So nicely
as to reflect much credit on all who
took part.
During the day many of our business
houses were closed and after the graves
OF the city cemeteries were strewn
with flowers, the exercises of Memorial
day for 1897 we're over
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-06-03
CITY OFFICERS.
CHURCHES.

METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH-Ser.
vices at 10 80 a. IN. and :30p. m Sabbath School
at close of morning service. Prayer meeting on
Thursday evening. REV o. j. GOLDEN, Pastor.
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH-Services at
O:3O a. m. and 7:3O D. m. Sabbath School al
II AS a. III. Prayer meeting on Thursday eve
ming. REV. Is. V. CHILD Pastor
BAPTIST CHURCH-Services at l0:30 m.
and 80 p m. Sabbath school at close OF NOR
ming services. Prayer meeting on Thursday
evening. REV. w. l.. MUNGER Pastor.
FREE METHODIST CHU RCH-Prayer and
praise service, eleven o'clock a. m. Preaching,
80 p m. Prayer meeting Friday evening
REV. a. G.. HARTLE Pastor
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-06-03
TO WATER TAKERS.

There are numerous complaints OF
persons allowing water TO run to waste
and using after hours. All persons
using water are hereby notified that
they will be held TO the rules and reg
uations as published and failing TO
comply will be prosecuted under the
ordinance regulating the same.
BY ORDER OF WATER COM