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Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1897-09-04

The women of Oregon are taking
great interest in the weaving OF
fax in that State, says an ex-
change They have formed stock
company to engage in it's cultiva-
ton. They also give bonus for
the quality and Of the staple pro-
duced every year. Wealthy women
of Oregon have subscribed literally
to the stock. The men, also, are
giving the enterprise hearty sup
port. The climate and soil of Ore
gon are especially we'll adapted to
the growth of fax, and the women
propose to lift their State into the
unique position of being a fax-pro-
ducing State. The sample seen to-
day was at least two feet long and
of remarkably soft, even texture.
The women of the west are the
peers of their brethren in their
grasp on practical affairs.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1897-09-04

RESOURCE, Screven Co., Gal
have been subject to attacks of bill.
ious collie for several years. Cham
berlain's Collie, Cholera and Diar.
rhoea Remedy is the only sure relief
1t acts like charm. One dose Of
it gives relief when all other rem.
edies fail.--G. D. SHARP. For sale
by T. J. A. Flaws.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1897-09-04
A PIONEER SHOEMAKER.
WORKING IT HIS TRADE ALTHOUGH EIGaTYFIVE YEARS Old.
Mr. James cAAIn Of Champaign Has Followed the ShOemakeTs
Trade All His Life Every Day at His Bench Working with AppaF-
enIythe Same Vgu as Young Nan-A Sketch Of Hslife.

II read in the newspaper testimonials from
people who claimed TO have been cured "
kidney trouble by the use of DR.. Williams
Pink Pills for Pale People, and thought that
IL would do me no harm 70 give them trlai:
bought box of them at the drug store and
began taking them according to directions.
1t may seem strange, but it is fact that
felt the benefit of them almost as soon as
began to take them. After | had taken q
few pills my urinal discharges became almost
az black as tar and / noticed at the same
time that the pain and soreness were ieav'
ing my kidneys.
IA few days later the swelling began to go
out of my ankles, and at the end OF hpe
weeks it had entirely disappeared, taking
with it that terrible scurf which had formed
on the bottoms Of my feet and caused me SO
much trouble. continued to gather my
lost strength. and at the end of six weeks
felt entirely recovered and resumed my work
at the shop. think took from four to five
boxes of the pills and have taken none since. !"
Mr.. McMillen's residence on West Wash
ington street, is more than a mile distant
from his shop. but nearly every day ne wal KS
the entire distance, morning and evening,
and he could not do this If that swelling
still existed
Mr.. McMillen has no backwardness in talk
ing Of the merits Of DR.. Williams Pink Pills.
DR.. Williams Pink Pills for Pale Peoplc
contain in a condensed form, all the elements
necessary to give new life and richness to the
blood and restore shattered nerves. Pink
Pills are sold by all dealers, or will be sent
post paid on receipt of price, 50cents box. q
six boxes for $3.50 they are never sold in bulk
or by the 1907, by addressing DR.. Williams
Medicine Company, Schenectady. N. \.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1897-09-04
Farm Notes

In all breeding defective points
are more easy of reproduction than
desirable products.
One great help in killing out
weeds is not to allow any to ma
ture seeds. Look after this now.
The triple income from flock of
sheep, wool, lambs and mutton,
come in at different seasons.
System in feeding and breeding
to and for correct standard is es-
sential in the management of all
stock.
Allowing weeds to grow is rob-
bling the soil of needed plant food
and moisture. Keep the weeds
down.
Keep the young pigs growing dur
ing the Summer while on good pas
turage, and it will be much easier
to fatten them in the Fall.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1897-09-04

At the advanced age of eighty-fve years,
James McMillen, of liz West Washington
street, is one of the most active men in Cham
paiRn. Illinois. Mr.. McMillen is o pioneer
citizen of the city, and his form is as familiar
on the streets as that of any citizen of the
town. All his life Mr.. McMillen has fol-
lowed the trade of shoemaker, and every day
finds him ct his bench, bending over his work
with apparently the same vigor ne COM
manded when he was q young man.
He has little shop on North Wright street,
In the vicinity of the University Of Illinois,
and he 10 the official shoemaker, 40 1t were,
for the students OF that institution.
About a year ago Mr.. McMillen was absent
from his bench for several weeks, and his
familiar form was missed along the streets.
The local newspapers announced that ne
was dangerously III. For months ne was .
sufferer, but finally he appeared again at
his shop. and has lost but very few days
since then and none, perhaps, on account of
sickness. His friends were surprised to see
him out again, and they we're more surprised
when he told them the cause Of his recovery.
There was no small amount of local inter
est in his case, and reporter visited him,
to have him relate the story.
IL feel" said the spry old gentleman,
"that | owe my life to DR.. Williams Pink
Pills for Pale People. Something like a
year ago il appeared to me that | was almost
q physical wreck I was suffering from a
disease of the kidneys. A thick scurf had
formed ON the bottoms of my feet and my
ankles were terribly swollen and infiamed.
In fact. they reached such condition that
could not walk, and it looked as though my
days were numbered.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1897-09-04

All of the non-sitters lay white
eggs and have white ear lobes.
They are usually active, good for
ayers and do not fatten readily.
In arranging the poultry quar-
ters provide busting and scratch
ing place where the fowls can have
an opportunity to exercise during
the Winter.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1897-09-04
Among the Poultry.
Breed only from selected fowls.
Pullets rarely make good moth.

oOACOVO~@
Pullets rarely make good moth
ers.
Dust is life to hens and death to
lice.
Burn bones and feed them to
good fowls.
Sour food is the worst thing a
chicken can have.
AS rule the better the scratcher,
the better the layer.
Fifty fowls at most is as many
as should be kept in one flock.
Feed milk and bran for growth,
and milk and cornmeal for fat.
Separate the cocks from the hens.
They will moult better if kept sep
arate.
Dry picked poultry nearly al
ways sells for a little the best
prices.
In many cases too many hens
that have passed their usefulness
are kept.
The best floor for a poultry house
is dry earth, if it can be kept clean
and dry.
Eggs may be increased in size
and richness by proper feeding OF
the fowls.
The hen ceases to lay when i'm
properly fed, or when in a diseased
condition.
Give the laying hens plenty of
exercise. An idle hen is never a
good layer.
Do not allow the fowls to get
their living by scratching over a
manure pile.
One of the easiest and best ways
of keeping the yards clean is to use
plenty of sand.
Dark feathers usually cover a
dark skin and dark skinned fowls
are unpopular.
1t is not good economy to keep
laying hens, old hens, fat hens and
pullets together.
Get rid of the hens you do not
want to winter They will bring
more now than later.
The scraps from the table, soak
ed until soft in milk, make good
feed for young turkeys.
Good warm shelter in Winter
saves food and secures eggs. Now
is the time to provide it.
The objection to crests or top
knots is that it causes them to take
cold or contract roup more easily.
Anyone wishing something orna-
mental as well as useful in poultry
should select the Hamburg or Po-
lish breeds.
AS the hens begin to moult, care
must be taken that they do not get
into the vice of feather pulling,
Feeding a little meat will help pre-
vent it.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1897-09-04
CARSON RIVER
PL a c E n M MING
DREDG ING COMPANY,


This IL Your Opportunity.
On receipt of ten cents, cash or stamps,
. generous sample will be mailed of the
most popular Catarrh and Hay Fever Cure
(Ely's Cream Balm) sufficient to demon
strate the great merits Of the remedy.
ELY BROTHERS,
Sc Warren St., New York City.
Rev. John Reid, Jr.. of Great Falls, Mont,
recommended Ely's Cream Balm to me.
can emphasize his statement, 1T is posi-
tive cure for catarrh if used as directed. -
Rev. Francis w. Poole, Pastor Central Pres.
Church, Helena, Mont.
Ely's Cream Balm 10 the acknowledged
cure for catarrh and contains no mercury
nor any injurious drug. Price, 80 cents.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1897-09-04
The Dog Problem.

The Scotch collie is everything a
farmer wants-or anybody else.
He is as grand for watching as for
cattle driving. He should be shut
in the house at night as a burglar
alarm and absolute safety-guard.
! consider mine pays simply in
giving me sound sleep. With a lit
tie encouragement the mongrel
breeds of dogs can be displaced.
The collie is great breeder. l had
thirteen pups from pure bred at a
single litter. My preference for a
home dog is a female, spayed.-E.
p. Pot0sIl, IN Orange Judd Farmer.
Educate Your Bowels with Cascareta.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1897-09-04
FOR THE FARMER.


When they begin to fail in yield
cut them out and make new patch.
Raspberries are very uncertain now
that they are more subject to dis
eases than formerly.
The root crops are among the
most important grown. So far as
actual food value is concerned they
do not rank high, but they are al
ways relished by stock III Winter
because they afford change Of
food, thus promoting the appetite
and keeping the animals in con-
dition.
In comparison of cornmeal and
cornmeal mixed with cotton seed as
food for steers, recently made at
the Oklahoma experiment station,
it was found that some of the steers
seemed to dislike the cotton seed,
while others ate it readily The
lot fed cornmeal ate more and gain
ed more than did those fed the
mixture
1t is important that milk should
be set only in tin vessels of good
quality The cheap tin sold on sc
and 10c counters is so thin a wash
that it is readily corroded to the
under metal, which gives a ruinous
flavor to the milk, if it sours in
the vessel at all. Where used for
holding milk the tin should be of
xxx grade. This is more durable,
sitter and less affected by the acid
in sour milk
Kaffir corn is highly recommend
ed as poultry feed and the analy-
sis of it shows that it should be a
good egg producer. This new grain
is in high favor in good many
places, and will grow perfectly IN
all the western States where corn
does well. It would be good plan
to try patch of it this year, as be-
sides the grain it makes a large
amount of excellent rough feed for
cattle.
Good barnyard manure worked
into the soil and top dressing of
wood ashes will furnish the soil
with nitrogen, potash, phosphoric
acid and humus, all necessary to
vigorous plant growth. Cultivation
will conserve moisture, and with
these conditions present good crops
will result. Do not mix the ma
nure and ashes before applying,
If you do the nitrogen, the most
valuable constituent, will escape.
No man ought to be employed to
drive or care for team who is not
naturally fond of horses. If he does
not like them he will not study
their wants or habits, and will be
likely to neglect and spoil good
team. Such man ought to drive
mules or oxen, or work out his liv-
ing with spade or pick. 1t does
not take careless or Needless man
long to spoil more horse-fesh than
his wages amount to in a season.
A badtempered man will spoil the
temper of the best horse.
Corn ensilage weighs from 40 to
so pounds per cubic foot, depending
mainly on the height of the en-
silage above it and the compression
to which it is subjected. Probably
40 to As cubic feet will be the usual
bulk of a ton of ensilage. 1t is
easily worth one. third the value of
hay, ton for ton, though it is rather
cheaper for most farmers to put up
three tons of ensilage, including
cutting it, than one ton of hay, as
all the way from fifteen to twenty
or more tons of succulent corn fod-
der can be grown on land where it
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1897-09-04

Educate Your Bowels With Cascarets.
Candy Cathartic. cure constipation forever.
lOc, CSC. II c. G. G. fail druggists refund money.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-06-04

bearing, as well as by her intelligent and
forceiul rendering of selections, the hui
morous as well as the pathetic in char
acter. We prophesy for her such a de-
gree OF success as lofty ambition has a
right to covet. She purposes to give
instruction in the art Of voice culture and
oratory to private pupils or in class
where classes can be formed, anywhere
in this section of Vermont or New Hamp-
shire. She is also ready to answer any
calls to give readings in entertainments
by churches, literary societies or other
organizations. We know that any such
engaging her services will be pleased and
satisfied.
Once more we write of the events Of
Memorial day, one of our most sacred
holidays, in memory of our departed
soldiers. The day was rainy but as the
time drew near for the out-ofdoor exer-
cises to begin it stopped and the pro-
gramme was fully carried out; the church
was tastefully decorated with ported
plants; the singing and Rotations were
of a high order. The very able address
of Rev. Mr.. Hoffman of Littleton was
greatly enjoyed by the veterans and the
different orders which filled the church.
Mr.. Hoffman's kind words concerning
this place and its people will be pleasantly
remembered by all and it is hoped he will
come again at some future time. The
band gave good music which was enjoyed
by all.
Mrs. Arthur Strain and friend Of
Groveton are spending a few days in
town with her family.
Mrs. Arthur White and her sister re-
turned from Newport last week.
A severe shock of earthquake was felt
here last Thursday evening.
The item in last weeks Herald relating
to summer homes for summer tourists
is applicable to Lunenburg as well as tc
other localities in Essex county. Nature
has done so much Tor this town that il
seems a great mistake on the part of the
business men that they do not take some
sensible means to bring people and much
needed business into the town.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-06-04
ST. JOHNSBURY EAST.

Frank Knapp, who lost one of his limbs
a year ago, has gone to Laconia, where
he is having wooden leg made which he
hopes to be able to use without the aid of
crutches.
lust as Rev. G. w. Patterson had taken
his horse out of his surrey Sunday night
the carriage started down the bank and
Mr.. Patterson being unable to controlit,
it went over turning upside down. 1t
was quite badly broken and is now laid
up for repairs.
On account of the Indictment weather
Saturday, Memorial services we're post
poned until Sunday afternoon, at which
time large number of people listened to
fine address by Governor Grout. Sew
eral others followed with short speeches (;
singing by the choir and school children
was also much enjoyed.
Francis Russell of Greenfield, Mass, is
visiting his father, Ormal Russell.
The Christian Endeavor society will
give flower festival this evening. Cake
and ice cream will be served.
Rev. G. w. Patterson and Miss Mertie
Hovey attended the Congregational con-
ference at Lyndonville last week.
The Ladies Aid society will meet with
Mrs. E. l.. Potter Thursday afternoon.
Mrs. Lila Patterson and Mrs. ]. R..
Lee were in CRANKY last week. Mrs.
Patterson addressed the Christian En-
deavor societies in that town.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-06-04

Notwithstanding the drenching rain,
ladies representing the unions OF Hard
wick, Sutton, st. Johnsbury, Barnet,
Burke, Peacham and South Ryegate
were there. to enjoy the good cheer pro.
vided by the ladies of Groton union.
State President Reed of Shelburne and
Miss Yates of Round Pond, Maine, lent
their assistance throughout the conven-
ton. Words of cordial welcome were
fifty spoken by Miss Wrinkle for the
union, and by Revs. Todd and Teller for
the churches and young peoples socie-
ties. Reports from the various DEPART
ments showed that good work had been
done in nearly all during the past year.
pleasant feature was the entrance of a
company OF children, each carrying a
banner representing department of
W. {. I. U. work undertaken by the
county, and the recitation by each child
of some verse or sentiment appropriate
to it's banner. The necessity OF the train
ing of the children in the ways OF temper
ance was emphasized in many ways.
One union furnishes every child in the
public schools of the town with tenn
perance paper suited to it's years,
through the post Office, and the teachers
with Mrs. Hunts School Physiology
Journal" Others do good work forth
in Loyal Temperance legons. And all in
sist upon scientific temperance instruc-
ton in the public schools and Bible tenn
perance in the Sunday Schools.
One year ago Caledonia county union
pledged itself to raise 500 for the new
temperance hospital in Chicago. So far
the pledge is only partially fulfilled.
This year we hope it may be fully accom-
plished.
The money pledged two years ago for
the temple is now all paid and the name
of Miss Laura Moore of Barnet is in
scribed upon one of the marble tablets in
Willard hall, place for which and from
which prayer ascends at the noon hour
each day, and the feet of many wander
ing ones are turned from the paths of vice
into the way of peace.
The parliamentary drill by Miss Yates
was greatly enjoyed and we hope it may
become feature of our conventions until
all learn to observe the proprieties of pub
lie assemblies. gr
Mrs. Reeds address Tuesday evening
was practical common-sense talk upor
the work of the w. c. T. u. f-fs1 N
| Miss Yates address on Wednesday even
ing was one of her finest and that is say
ing good deal. The music by the choil
and Others was greatly enjoyed, and the
entertainment by the Groton people al
that could be desired.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-06-04
LYNDONvILLE.

Everett Hutchinson and wife, Harry
Quimby, Miss Watson and Miss Emerson
and two or three Others are spending few
days Willoughby Lake this weet.
Joshua Bemis shipped a fine pair OF
horses to Fitchburg, Mass, last week,
where he expects to get about $500 for
them.
Rain prevented the usual programme for
the observance of Memorial day here last
Saturday. Exercises were held in the
G.. A. r. hall in the afternoon and dele
CATION of veterans decorated the graves
at the cemetery. A good audience at
tended the concert in Music hall in the
evening, the success of which is mainly
due to Miss Carrie Eaton, who had en-
tire charge of the arrangements.
DR.. Davis and wife and several others
attended the Grand Chapt meeting oil
the o. E. S. at Barton Wednesday.
N. A. Mcdonald has returned to Lyn-
donvile after an absence of three years
and purchased the old blacksmith shop
of Henry Lee. Antony Mccormick,
who has been running this shop, has
returned to st. Johnsbury and gone to
work in the circuit machine shop.
The Gun club has its first shoot Of the
season next Wednesday afternoon. Prizes
for the best average with both shot gun
and rifle. The club has not had meet
ing for some time, but they intend to
keep the sport lively for the rest of the
season. ~ VIZ H}ifs3 lN EAl D
Memorial exercises were held Friday
afternoon in the various village schools.
Rotations, readings and singing OF a
patriotic nature made up the programme
and they were all well carried out.
Another grand entertainment by home
talent is undergoing preparation and will
be ready for the public sometime in July.
The Shakespeare club is responsible and
the Village Improvement society will
receive tfe benefit.S "The Continental
Kettledrum" is the name the enterta ain
ment is going by. NdnautA
Mr.. and Mrs. A. D. Paige leave to-
morrow for Detroit, Mich, Mr.. Paige
being n delegate from this state to the
Imperial Council of the Knights of the
Mystic Shrine.
Harry Quimby and Charles Howe
spent three days in Greensboro last week
and brought home AZ pounds, ore trout.
The largest one weighed nine pounds and
six ounces and the smallest a little over
FIVE pounds. 1t was a pretty catch and
the story is based on facts. iFi9} e. '
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-06-04
PASSUMPSIC.

Rev. and Mrs. ]. d. Skinner attended
the State Baptist Sunday School conven.
ton at Bellows Falls on Tuesday and
Wednesday of this week.
F. w. Mason is attending court this
week in his capacity as grand juror.
B. F. Weeks contemplates making some
improvements in the interior of his store,
which il carried out will add materially
to its convenience and general appear.
ance.
Mrs. Henry Bruce is visiting her sister
and friends in Lunenburg.
Mr.. DEMO, who has been with c. R.
King in the station during the winter
and spring learning biography, has re-
turned to Barton.
The annual business meeting Of the
Baptist church will be held on Wednes
day, June 9, at $50 p. m.
The Passumpsic Creamery churned
1927 pounds OF butter May 31st.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-06-04
PEACHAM.


Quite party of young people from
this place spent Memorial day in Walden
as guests at Charles Bells.
The memorial exercises passed off finely
in spite of the rain. The address by Rev.
Mr.. Dixon of Cabot, also the music by
the Barnet band and the singing we're
much enjoyed.
Prof. H. H. May of West Concord met
the singers at Academy hall Wednesday
night to see about preparing music for
the Academy centennial.
c. F. Thresher and Mrs. Elsie Merrill
are the delegates chosen to attend the
county Sunday School convention at
McIndoes today.
Mrs. F. E. Palmer left Tuesday morn
ing for Newfane, VT, where she will
spends short time with friends.
George Rowe had his hand very badly
hurt one day last week. While at work
on the road one of the other workmen
struck the back OF his hand with pick
tearing it terribly.
Herbert Blair was in Clifton, p. O..
last week on business.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Mackay started
Tuesday on drive to Clifton, P. O., Tor
months visit. leNitsa
A deer was seen to cross the road near
F. s. Harriman's house in East Peacham
last Friday. One. has also been seen
feeding with Chandler Morrison's cows
recently. G'.,le' = 3i1 '7 30 'h3"ll
The Methodist society held sociable
at Herbert Blair's last Wednesday.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-06-04
NORTH DANVILLE.

Mrs. ]. S. Stanton Of St. Johnsbury is
in town stopping with relatives and
friends.
Mrs. c. S. Blodgett is on the sick list.
Mrs. F. A. Emerson and children and
Mrs. J. Miller recently visited Mrs. Emer-
sons mother at Wolcott few days.
George Varney bid off the carrying Of
the mail from this place to st. Johnsbury
for the next four years beginning July
LIST.
Chef. Ward and AL. Sanborn were in
Greensboro last week.
Rev. F. A. Palmer exchanged with Rev.
Mr.. Wilson Of Hardwick last Sunday.
Quarterly meeting convened here this
week beginning Thursday and will con-
tinue over Sunday. III
Stephen Pearce has been victim of
the measles of late.
A few from this place went to st.
Johnsbury Monday evening to hear
Sousa and his band, returning with the
verdict that it was simply Immense.
in. Craig is very i'll and is not expect
ed to survive but short time.
Appropriate Memorial day exercises
were held by the teachers and pupils of
The village schol last Friday. tEi'i.
The earthquake shock last Thursday
night was noticed by several about here.
D. w. Hubbard and wife spent Sunday
with friends in Sheffield.
CT. Stevens is out again after an ill
ness of some four weeks.
c. B. Stevens as Juror is attending the
June term of court at st. Johnsbury.
Mrs. B. G. Varnum and daughter May
will spend the summer with Mrs. Var
NUNS mother, Mrs j. r. Dole.