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The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1898-09-24
SPLIT LOGS FOR A LIVING.
Occupation ImmOrta1iEed by Lincoln
Followed by Two Girls

oCCOpaatA15n Dy Lincoln
Followed by Two Girls.
Splitting logs is the vocation followed
by two women in the woods back of
Wallis station, on the Pennsylvania
railroad. Annie and Mary Wilson are
the names of these two women. They
are sisters They split rails and make
pit posts and caps for the Spring Hill
Coal company, whose works are be-
tween Wilmerding and Wallis. They
do all the work of telling the trees,
saving them into proper lengths and
finally with their axes splitting them
into pit posts. They are assisted to
some extent by their younger brother.
The girls work together always and
can swing an eight-foot cross-cut saw
through an oak tree with apparently
as much ease as some women run a
typewriter. >>S. s= #
When the tree is sawed through and
ready to split one of the girls sets an
iron wedge into one end of the log and
with a large maui weighing about 20
pounds drives it in, splitting the log
from end to end. The operation is re-
> - 81 s3s
peated until the log is split into sizes
for posts. Then the axes are brought
into play and the posts trimmed up and
shaped. The girls came from Indiana.
"The work is not hard when you get
used to it, said one, and then we can
make more money splitting rails and
making pit posts in one day than we
could in week working in a kitchen.
What's the difference, so long as the
work is honest, how one earns living?
Although It'll o. I work hard every day, rain
or shine, I never get sick. i was never
sick 81 q, in my life. The people around
here all talk about us, butwe don't care
for that. We are earning good liy-
ing and don't owe anyone a cent
Chicago Chronicle.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1898-09-24
Contest Notice.

Department of the Interior, United States Land
Office. Duluth Mimi. August 81. 1898.
sufficient contest affidavit having been fled
in this Office by J. D. Flory, contestant against
homestead entry No, 1894, made June "A. 1892,
towship 81 north, range west, by Louis N.
Brochon, contestee, in which it is alleged that
Louis N Brochon has failed to reside on cultivate
and improve said tract for two years last past.
said parties are hereby notified to appear. re-
spond and offer evidence tor ching said allega-
tion at 10 o'clock a. on October e. 1885, before
the Register and Receiver of this Office, at Du-
lu1h MINI,
The said contestant having in proper sffidavit,
filed August 81, 1898, set forth facts which show
that after due diligence, personal service Of this
directed that such notice be given by due and
proper publication.
9-24 VIM. E. CuIkin. Register.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1898-09-24
i Notice for Publication. /

Land Office at Duluth MIMI, July %, 1893.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has fled notice IF his intention to
that said proof will be made before the Register
and Receiver at Duluth MINI on September 10,
1898. VIZ:
John Peterson, homestead entry No. 5727. for
the swA of section %, township 81 north range 1
west 4th p. m.
He names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon and cultivation of
said land, viz:
John Funk, Magnus Peterson and Chris Hottie
Of Grand Marais, Mimi, and W. s. Turks and
Leonard Turks of Lursen. Mimi.
Vim, +. Culkin Register.
W II SmallWood Atty. So
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1898-09-24
Notice for Publication.

Land Office at Duluth MINI. Sept. II. 1893.
Notice is hereby, given that the following
make final proof in support of his claim, and
that said proof will be made before the Register
viz: ' 0'
Louis Ellingson, who made homestead entry
No s169 for the lots l, 3 a. and section 81 town
ship 63 north, range east of 4th p. m.
lie names the following witnesses to prove his
CONTINUOUS residence upon and cultivation OF
said land. viz:
Adolf S: Carlson, Ed Schael John Berkeland
ana Martin Markusen Moen all of Rowland
B. N, Johnson, Atty, 9-A
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1898-09-24
Notice for Publication.

Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice for his intention to
make final proof in support of his claim. and
and Receiver at Duluth Mimi, on Nov Ii, 1898,
VIZ: John Berkeland who made homestead entry
No 1918 fer the eR of ne!4 and e1S of seM section
IL. township 62 north, range east of 4th D. m.
He names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon and cultivation of
said land, viz:
Adolf S. Carlson, Ed Schael. Louis Ellingson
MINI. -
VIM. e. Culkin, Register
B.SN. johnson, Atty. -l--. - ga =.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1898-09-24
Timber Land. Act June 3. 1878 -Notice for Pub
lication.-U. S. Land Office. Duluth, MINI

Notice is hereby given that in compliance with
the provisions of the act of congress of June 3,
in the states Of California, Oregon Nevada, and
Washington Territory" as extended to all the
public land states by act of Aug. 4 1892 Charles
Hanson, of Superior. co MY of Douglas, state
of Wisconsin, has this day filed in this office his
sworn statement No: 1885, for the purchase of the
lots l. land and neg Of neA Of section
proof to sho Y that the land sought is more valu-
able for its timber or stone than for agricultural
purposes, and to establish his claim to saiu lar
before the Register and Receiver of this office at
Du nth, Mimi, Oh Monday, the 18th day of Octo-
Der 1898.
He names as Witnesses
John B. Hanson, Andrew johnson and Charles
Carlson of Superior, Wis, and George Signal
ness of West Superior, Wis.
Any and all persons claiming adversely the
above described lands requested to file their
claims in this office On before said 18th day OF
OCTOBER, 1898.
B N Johnson, Atty. S-l3
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1898-09-24
Contest Notice.

Department of The interior, United States Land
Office. Duluth Mimi, August 81, $685.
this office by William H. McMacken, cont slant
against homestead entry No. 1885, made July Z
1898, for the lots 2, s. and section 81, township
testee, in which it is alleged that said William
Walter has failed to establish residence on sale
land since making said entry. said parties arc
he. eby notified to appear, respond and Offer
evidence touching said allegation at 10 O'Clock
A. m: on October e 1893, before the Register and
Receiver of this Office at Duluth MINI.
The said contestant having, in proper afhda.
Wit, filed September 49, 1898, set forth facts which
show that after due diligence, personal service OF
this notice not be made, it is hereby ordered
and directed that such notice be given by due
and proper publication
9-24 VIM. E. Culkin, Register
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1898-09-24

Emile Olivier, former prime minister
of France, recently wrote of SPANS loss
of territory: ESheuld any complaint be
made at the final expulsion of Spain?
Should there be an objection to the
emancipation to Cuba, and should it be
looked upon as misfortune? Certainly
not. We should see in it, only the just
decree of Heaven"
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1898-09-24
y Notice for Publication.

Land Office at Duluth, Mimi, Sept. Is 1883
NOTICE is hereby given thatthe following nam
ed settler has Tiled notice of his intention to make
maj proof IN support of his claim and that saiG
proof will be made before the Register and Re
viz: - .o'o
No; $3.50 for the lot / section 80 and sh of SCI
and seq OF swA section 10, township 81 north
range east of 9TH p. m.
he names the following witnesses to prove his
said land, viz: "
Acolf S. Carlson. John Berkeland. John
Ellasen and Godfred Elnan all of Hovland Mimi
B, N. Johnson. Atty. 0-24
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1898-09-24
Nobiea for Publication.

Land Office at Duluth. M linn. Sent. Il. 1905.
y otice is hereby gRen that the following nam
co settler has filed notice of his intention to make
hnal proof in support Of his claim and that said
proof Will De made before the Register and Re
viz: 4 MI - 1.'1si g 100 :
Martin Markusen Moen who made homestead
ship " north 1ange east Of 4th D. n ssssSs
Z. he names the following witnesses to prove his
scontlnuous residence upon and cultivation Of
said land, viz: hi 2r, - '-o- - -
Adolf S. Carlson Ed. Schael. John Berkeland
and Louis Ellington all Of Rowland MINI. IS.
:, ~ = VIM. e Culkin Register.
d. N. JO nnsOn Atty. - Sf. .T'E 9-24 . &7
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1898-09-24
z Notice for Publication.

Land Office at Duluth. Mimi, Sept, 16, 1888.
s Notice is hereby. given that the following
named settler has filed notice of intention to
make final proof iii support of his claim, and
that said proof will &c made before the Register
and Receiver at Duluth Mimi, on Nov. II, 1893:
viz: n, rs S=.s, r. #S st@ !
John Eliasen Who made homestead entry No
666l for the seh of ne74. el9 of lse4 section IS
and neh of neM of section 10, township 62 north,
range east Of 4th p. m. E.5a&& \: .s4s.
s. He names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon and cultivation Of,
said land. viz: 4. f s.ss;sE SIS K. RI
Adolf S. Carlson. John Gustafson, God fred
Ethan and J ohm Berkeland al Of Rowland Mum.
VIM u Cullxin. Register.
B. N. Johnson, Atty. h 5.#. 9,21
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1898-09-24

WANTED-AGENTs FOR "GLADsToNE
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landlord: A wonderful story of a glorious
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The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1898-09-24
Notice for Publication.

Land Office at Duluth. Mimi. Aug. II, 1898.
Noticels hereby given thatthe following named
final proof in support of his claim and that said
proof will b., made before the Register and Recei-
yer at Duluth. Mimi, on September 30, 1885, viz:
for the 4 of ne19. swA of sell and lot l, section
a. township 60, range west. -
He names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon and cultiva ton of
said land, viz:
Chas J. johnson, of Grand Marais, Mimi. c.
A. A. Nelson. A. W. Peterson and A. II. Leonard
of Lntsen, Mimi.
500 VIM E. Culkin REGISTER
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1898-09-24
a NOTICE FOR PUBLICATIONS,

8a5 Land Ohce.at Duluth. Mimi. sept. 49, 1898.
ed settler|has fled notice Of his intention to
make final proof in support of his claim. and that
said proof will ii be made before the Register ard
Receiver at Dulutb, inn. on az. q, 1898. viz:
4. Godfred Ethan who made homes tead entry Ne.
1850 for the " VI of mel and VIZ of se4 section II
township " NORTH, range 8 east of 4th p. m.
# He names the fol- owing witnesses to prove his
cor tinuons residence upon and cultivation Of
said land. VIZ: ss
John Eliasen, John Barke and. In Gustafson
and adolf s. Carlson al Iof Rowland Mimi ss
Vim 3 Culki Register.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1898-09-24

Aguinaldo's idea of a republic is purely
Mexican. He has called Congress to
represent all the PHILIPPINES, and to make
sure of controlling it he will appoint
majority ofits members:
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1898-09-24
i A NOBLE RESPONSE.
State of California Has Already Furs--
nished Over Six Thousand 8ss7.
Soldiers for War. 5@ wa

! The state of California has already
furnished over 5000 soldiers TO The,
war with Spain. This is more than 20
per cent. of all the. roops that ave
been assemble in and about s ID I "a IN AZ
cisco during. The past three n onths.s
OF California's 5000 practica1ly 1000
have have already ssemb arkeds y for Manila.
No other.s sta eS in the unio is believed
to E have furnis he'd 50 large a proper
ton at present for the volunte er army,
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1898-09-24
Timber T. and. Act June 3, 1s7s-Notice for Pub
lication:-United States Land Office, Duluth
Mimi .Tu1v 7th 1909

Mimi. J uly 9TH. 1898.
Notice is hereby given that in compliance with
the provisions of the act of Congress of June 3,
1878 entitled An act for the sale of timber lands
in the States of California: Oregon, Nevada and
Washington Territory as extended to all the
PUBLIC land states by act of august T. 1892. Will
helm Larson, of Tower, county of st. Louis
state Of Minnesota has this day fled in this
Office his sworn statement No. 4l95. for the pur-
chase Of the lot 8. section -, lot 2 and swA Of
seA sec. IA, and nwA of ne4 of sec. %, in town
ship 63 north, range west, and will offer proof
to show that the land sought is more valuable
for its tim per Or stone than for agricult ural
purposes, and to establish his claim to said land
before the register and receiver Of this Office at
Duluth Mimi. on Monday. the 18th day of oct
1885,. 80 - -. = : { -,
He names as witnesses: ~.. ~. .-.
John a snndstrom, George R. signalness and
Reinhold r. Graetz, of Grand Marais MINI. q I.
Any and all persons claiming adversely the
above bed lands are requested to file their
claims in this office on or before said l7th day of
October. 1898. ~ 81
B. N. Johnson, Atty. s8* I = :S-13 T.,
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1898-09-24
B. N. Johnson, Atty. Il ~ -. ss-i3
Timber Land, Act June 3. 1873 office for Pub
lication.-U 81 Land Office, Duluth, MINI.

! 5EE1Sss
Notice is hereby given that in comp lance wi til
the provisions of the act of congress Of une 3,
1878. entitled An act sale of tim Der lands
Washington Territory as extended to- all the
public land states by act Of Aug. 1892, George
Munford OF Two Harbors county of Lake, state of
sworn statement No 4203, for the purchase Of the
Flot1 and NJ Of swh of section No. 9, in town,
ship No 81 north, range No west, and will offer
proof to show that the land sought is more valu-
liable for it's timber stol than for
purposes and to establish his claim to said land
before the Register and Receiver of this office at
her, 1898. - q
He names as witnesses: rs 8$s
. Charles p. Shepherd. Samuel Mcclellan and
August IL Wegner,s of Beaver Bay, M mn. =
Any and all persons claiming adversely the
above described land are requested to file their
October, 1923.
DDS s-s Hill; E5s3 ss# " N F Culkin, Iaegisteg.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1898-09-24

1882 ships passed through the Suaz
Canal during the year ending June 80,
of which only we're American. The
total amount of toll collected by the
canal during that period was $3.50, 900.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1898-09-24

WANTED-SEVERALT TRUSTWORTHY PER-
w sons in this state to manage our business in
their own and nearby counties. 1T is mainly
office work conducted at home. Salary straight
S9On a year and xpensess-deinite, bonafide no
more, no less salary. Monthly S75 References
Enclose self-addressed stamped envelope
Herbert E. Hess, Prest., Dept. M Chicago
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1898-09-24

In selecting three peace commissioners
from the membership of the Senate
committee on foreign Relations the
President displayed shrewdness. The
report of that committee will most prob
ably decide whether the Senate will
ratify the treaty that is to be made by
tho peace commission.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1898-09-24

The COW rdly anarchist WHO murderd
the Empress of Austria, at Ganeva,
Switzerland, will not be executed be-
cause the canton in which the crime was
committed long ago abolished the death
penalty.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1898-09-24

Being the richest man in China, Ii
Hung Chang ought not to grieye over
little thing like the loss of an office; he
might follow the example of Hon. John
Sherman and relieve his mind by doing
little talking.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1898-09-24

WANTED-AGENTS FOR GLADSTONE,
~, y. his Life and PUBLIC Services by Thos. W.
career. Over 500 large. radiant pages. 100 suprb,
rare engravings. Richest biggest best and only
endorsed do Gladstone book published. Only
$3.50. Commission so per cent. Credit given.
Freight paid. Outfit free. Drop all trash and
clear $500 month with the only true and good
Gladstone book" Address THE DOMINION Co.
Dept. IS, 352-356 Dearborn street, Chicago.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1898-09-24

'Vesuyius, not the dynamite cruiser, but
the volcano knows Its business; it waited
until the war was over before starting
an eruption. se=.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1898-09-24

Judging by the activity of the Phil
lipine insurgents in taking things, they
are probably familiar with the adage,
Possession is nine points of the law
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1898-09-24

The Volunteer privates and the COM
missioned officers look at the mastering
out question from widely separated
points of view. - y.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1898-09-24

MEN AND WOMEN OUT OF WORK.
Can earn big wages ard establish permanent
trade selling "I--ONTTE." Sells in every family
indispensable article. Sample box and Contiden-
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MENOMONEE FALLS WIS
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1898-09-24
ToIIgate in london

DulWich, now q opul Gus dis ttri K, t If.
Londen, sfi u has q tol lga ttes across one.
Of its main street y, a. which oils are.
collected regul '3sss
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1898-09-24
New Enr1anl,s . =, lion

The urban popula alton Of New Eng
land has more than doubled since 1870
while the rural population mas stood
ST Chicag go inter Ocean.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1898-09-24
Terms. s1.oo q Year IN Advance.

GRAND MARAIs. MINI, SEPT. "a. 1898.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1898-09-24

No-To-Bac for Fifty Cents.
Guaranteed tobacco habit cure makes weak
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-02-16
OFFICIAL.
BOARD OF ALDERMEN.

Az an adjourned meeting of the Board Of
Aldermen Of Alexandria, Va, held February
10 1898, there were present:
VIM. II. MaIbuIy, e,q, President, and
Messrs. Havener, Dob Q, bailenger, Hinkeo,
Curtin. SmOot and Sweeney.
The petition of Joseph F. Rogers asking
permission to replace g shingle roof on a
house belonging to Mr. E. L. DAingelfied on
Washington street. between Duke and Prince
streets, was unanimously granted.
The message of the Mayor was received
from the Common ouncil, together with The
report of loint Committees OF Light and
Finance, md their action concurred in.
uIol invtston this board proceeded to
the chamber Of tho Common Council 10 par
tcipate in the election OF Clerk of the Gas
Works.
The following were received from the Com
mon Council and their action cOncurred in ::
A petition OF Vim. Desmond asking permits
sion to reIew the shirg'e roof on two houses
on Pitt street. and resolution authorizing
the Mayor ana Auditor to sottle with (. L.
Cook, late CLERK of Gas upon the delivery to
them of his cote for 1915 SO, with reason
able security, the note to bo given for the
period of 81 months, end also that certain
notes bo returned 10 saii Z T. Cook.
The board then adjourned.
w. II. MARBURY, President,
Tcste L. L. KNIGHT, Clerk.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-02-16
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-02-16
LOCAL BREVITIFS.


The winter fisheries on the Potomac
are doing well.
An alarm of fire at S o'clock las
night was caused by the burning of s
chimney at the corner of Fayette and
Prince streets.
The B. Y. P. U. of the Baptist
Church will give stereopticon exhibit
ton and lecture at Schuler's hall to.
morrow night.
Mrs. Virginia Fowle, who some time
ago fled suit for divorce from Geo.
A. Fowle, was yesterday in Washing
ton granted alimony at the rate of $50
per month during the tendency of the
case.
A parlor sociable was given last night
at the residence of Mrs. j. H. Trimyer,
on Prince street, for the benefit Of the
degree team of Mount Vernon Council.
Daughters of America. During the
evening delightful musical pro.
gramme was rendered, after which re-.
freshments were served.
James T Lee, coored, who is charged with
cutting and attempting to assault colored
woman near Rosslyn last April, was arrested
IN the county yesterday and sent to jail in
this city TO await an investigation. Lee had
managed to elude the county authorities till
yesterday, whom he was captured
Miss Anna Virginia Culberson gave dc.
lightful dialect recital at the Opera House
last night for the benefit of the church fur
nishing society of the Southern Methodist
Church. She was greeted by an appreciatiye
audience and all present spent an enjoyable
evening.
Mr. Timothy Hayes hiss resigned as guard
at the Jail, and Mr. Frank Smith, son of Lieu.
tenant of Police James Smith, has been ap.
pointed in his place
a man named Davis, who works for Mr..
I. j. Fannon had one of his fingers cat of by
saw yesterday evening. He was attended
by DR.. Jones'
There was only one case for trial before tle
Mayor this morning, that of two young men
charged with fighting. They were fined 50 80
each.
Robert Elliott has 500 to H. F.. Raw.ett 2
house and lot on the west side OF Alfred
street, between franklin and Gibbon streets.
R. Ii Davis tolored, who refuses to work
on the chain gang, continues to be kept in
dungeon at the Jail on 4 bread and water diet
Mrs. Mary E. W. Garnett widow Of the
late DR.. a. Y. P. Garnet died in Washington
yesterday.
There were two prisonerg and twenty mine
dodgers at the station house last night.
The electr railway office on Royal street
has been enlarged and improved
Considerable ice formed on The Maryland
flats of the river last night.
What pleasure is there in life with head
ache, constipation and billousuess? Thou
sands experience them who could become
perfectly healthy by using DeWitt's Little
Early Riser5, the famous little pills. Charles
g. Lemon.