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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-07-27
Want of Courage.

Half the misery in the world comes
of want of courage to speak and to
hear the truth plainly and in a spirit
of love- Life is too short to be wasted
in petty worry, frettings, hatreds and
vexations. Let us hear of things that
are pure and lovely and gentle and Of
good report.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-07-27
The MESSAGE.

Tell the foe that we will never
yield! exclaimed the Filipino chief.
tain.
Eyes, General"
"Tell them we will fight it ont IL we
have to work on legal holidays to do
it,"
Eyes, General. What them"
Why then, If they get down to bus
mess and offer cash compromise, you
take 1t quick. Washington Star.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-07-27

One Of the great northwestern rail-
roads has been fined 500 for not prop
erly watering and feeding stock in
trusted to its care. This case should
20 on record as both novel and unique.
AS a rule, the trouble is that corpora
tions and individuals water their
stock too much.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-07-27
Reiening STYLES.

The reign of tight skirts promises to
be long. There is no symptom of any
change, save to increasing tightness,
if that be possible. The lining and the
outside are made as fiat as possible,
and both are nodded to the form with
out fold or wrinkle. This leads, OF
course, to a revolution in underwear
which shall eliminate all amplitude
and gathers around the waist Many
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-07-27
Il Word
to Doctors

We have the highest regard for the
medical profession. Our Preparations
are not sold for the purpose OF antagon-
izing them, but rather as an aid. We
lay it down as an established truth that
internal remedies are positively injuri-
Gus to expectant mothers. The distress
and discomforts experienced during the
months preceding childbirth can be al
leviated only by external treatment-by
applying liniment that softens and re-
lakes the over-strained muscles. We
make and sell such a liniment, COM
bining the ingredients in a manner
hitherto unknown, and call it
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-07-27

o heavenly Father, subdue in me
what ever is contrary to Thy holy will
grant that | may ever study to know
Thy will, that l may know how to
please Thee. Grant, God, that may
never run into those temptations which
in my prayers I desire to avoid. Lord,
never permit my trials to be above my
strength, Amen.-T Thomas Wilson.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-07-27
Gentle Mildred.


Fair Mildred has a tender heart;
1t makes her sad to see
Bad boys espy the BRIDES nest
And tear it from the tree;
Yet, while she sorrows for the bird
The solemn truth is that
She always has a wing or two
Affixed unto her hat.
Fair Mildred has a tender heart;
She says the butcher who
Would STAY little calfie must
Be cruel through and through;
Yet while she chides the butcher and
Abhors his cruel steel,
Sweet Mildred, tender past compare,
Is very fond Of veal.
Chicago News.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-07-27
Mhitehait.

Put the tiny fish in a cloth with a
handful of -four, fold up loosely and
with the assistance of somebody shake
them about until quite dr.. Have ready
some boiling lard. drop them into it
and fry for about two minutes. Drain
in sieve. and serve with brown bread
and butter and sliced lemon.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-07-27

The degree of LII D. has Just been
conferred upon Captain Clark of the
Oregon. Only few heroes OF the war
now remain undoctored, and college
faculties that wish to honor themselves
will have to speak early or have their
degrees left on their hands.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-07-27

There is something wrong when
western Kansas papers print menus for
yacht luncheons, styles for bathing
suits, etc. Few Kansas people ever
saw yacht, and we all know there
is no bathing in the state except in a
tub by the kitchen fire on Saturday
night.-Atchison Globe.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-07-27
Apropos of Summer.

Husband-My dear, l want to ask
one favor before you go off on that
long visit.
Wife-A thousand, my love. What
is it?
Don't try to put the house in order
before you leave"
1T isn't hard work"
Perhaps not, but think of the ex-
pense of telegraphing to you every
time l want to find anything. Pear
sons Weekly.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-07-27
Cruel.

Cholly-I sing only faw my own
amusement, We know.
Mabel-And does it really amuse you
to see other people suffer?
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-07-27
had to Stick to tho Tipures

why are Browns gas bills so much
lighter than his neighbors bills?"
asked the manager of the company.
Does he burn so much less gas?"
NO" replied the meter inspector,
"but the suspicious scoundrel always
goes to the meter with me and jots
down the figures himself. "-Chicago
Post.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-07-27
CHARMING Summer Frock,

In pretty colored canvas, made with
a pointed tunic, over a double petit
coat of heliotrope glace silk, having
an attached founce of the canvas. The
striking bodice is of embroidered silk
net, showing the taffeta lining through
the coarse meshes, and has a Frenchy
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-07-27
Almost lmpOlite.

What do you consider the greatest
object of interest in American" asked
Miss Cayenne. Well" answered the
lecturer, Il arrived here day before
yesterday. and "Of course" he
exclaimed, alphabetically, Il meant the
greatest object of interest next to your
Golf
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-07-27

Notwithstanding the assertion OF
Parson Jeffries, the Lord did not look
after the financial part Of the Coney
island fight. Bob walked off with the
big end Of the gate receipts.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-07-27

why must you and your wife sepa-
rate, Pat? Can't the trouble be patched
up?"
mo, sir. That's joost it. She won't
patch up me pants. "-Philadelphia
North American.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-07-27
A Desire to Get Even.

Yes, We were mighty glad to get
home"
What was your hurry?"
I'VE want visit from those people
who thought they We're entertaining
us. If we don't use them up root and
branch inside of a couple of weeks
you may call us Indians. Cleveland
Plain Dealer.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-07-27
He should.

"Bobbler's wedding was the culmina-
ton of a romance. He met his wife
on a train"
"He did? Why doesn't he sue the
company?"-Indianapolis Journal.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-07-27

Onenses against Kaiser Wilhelm's
dignity in the one year, 1898. were pun
ished, taken altogether, with 1000
years Of Imprisonment. according 70
the Nuremberger Zeitung.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-07-27
OUR BUDGET OF FUN.
SOME COED JOKES ORIGINAL
AND SELECTED.

Variety of Jokes, Gibes and Ironies
Original and Selected Flotsam and
Jetsam from the Tide of Humor-
Witty Sayings.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-07-27

When there is talk in Havana about
quarantining against New Orleans.
the public has fair idea Of the inn
proved sanitary conditions Of the Gu
ban carital
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-07-27
FOR WOMEN AND HOME
ITEMS OF INTEREST FOR MAIDS
AND NATIONS.

Cruelty to FIowers-It Is Shewn by
Wearing or Carrying Them in the
City Reigning styles-Marrled Ladies'
Titles.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-07-27


of happy childhood Honest medicine
dealers sell it and will not substitute some
inferior preparation. Read what one
woman says;
II was taken sick two years ago and tried
almost everything but could get no help, writes
Mrs T. c. Blashfeld. Of Brimheld. Hampden
Co Mass Your Favorite Prescription did
me a great deal of good. / was suffering with
falling Of the womb and could scarcely walk,
now am so much better off that can walk quite
a distance 1t was your medicine that helped
me. You have my best wishes and thanks, and
may God be with you TO do all the good for the
poor suffering people that you can. If hear of
anybody sick will recommend them to write TO
you, and will tell what you have done for me-"
Learn to keep the family healthy by
reading DR.. Pierce's Common Sense Medi-
cal Adviser. Free in paper-covers, upon
receipt of FL one cent stamps to cover mail
ing only, or in cloth-binding az stamps.
Address, DR.. K. v. Pierce, Buffalo N. Y.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-07-27
Glow Accessions.

Mrs. La Salle-You said Mrs. Wa
bash got her furniture on the INSTALL
ment plan, didn't you? Mrs. Dear
born-Yes; she's had four husbands.
and got little with each one.-Yon-
kers Statesman.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-07-27

A physician has supplied a West
Virginia man with a set of calves
brains. This sort of thing may have
the effect of bolstering up the Popu-
list cause in spots.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-07-27

Proof readers have an abomination
of long sentences. Not so great, how
ever, as the criminal.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-07-27

The catch-as-cateh-can playwrights
will now turn their attention to Mr..
Jim Jeffries.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-07-27

1t begins to look as if the peace con-
ference at The Hague will be an elabo-
rate performance of Much Ado About
Nothing"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-07-27

Glue may be obtained from pigs feet
and sugar from hogs-head
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-07-27

There are few self-sacrifcing men
in politics, but they don't even succeed
in getting their names in the news
papers.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-07-27

Widow Jack declines to marry her
husbands brother. Perhaps she ex-
poets to do little better than Jacks
the next hand.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-07-27

A Boer war would give Alfred Aus
tin a chance to change his pace and
break into some unique dialect verse.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-07-27

If the march of improvement keeps
up its lick they'll soon be changing
the name Of sister southern city to
Automobile, Ala
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-07-27

Love may be blind, but it dictates a
lot of fool letters that sooner or later
get the writers into trouble.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-07-27

If marriage makes one of two it
must be continuation Of single bless
edness.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-07-27

The average man spends a lot of time
searching for what he hopes he won't
ind.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-07-27

It's always the man with the short
end of it who advocates equality.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-07-27

A little authority or a few dried ap-
pies will puff small man up astonish-
ingly.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-07-27

Trust fighting will be harmless as
long as it IS made a political club.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-07-27
AN INTELLIGENT FISH.

M. Semon in his recent voyages has
observed an interesting fact which
shows the large development of the
memory and faculty of observation of
a certain fish called the echeineis re-
mora. 1t is known that this fish is
provided with kind of sucker on top
of its head, which it uses in order TO
attach itself to hulls of vessels, the
shells of tortoises, and even to fish
larger than itself such as the shark,
says the Scientific American. One
day, during voyage near Australia, M.
Semon having cooked some crabs of
a very savory odor, the remains of the
repast were thrown overheard. Each
fragment as it fell was seized by fish
about nine or ten inches long. NJ Sc
mon recognized the echeineis and
wished to procure a specimen.
The first fragment of crab which he
threw into the water was baited to
hook and line and a specimen was
caught at once. The line was again
thrown, under the same condition, but
not a single echeineis would touch it,
nor even fragments not so attached.
During the whole day the fish declined
to eat anything that was thrown to
them. Evidently they had seen one
Of their comrades disappear and be-
came distrustful on this account; thus
they remained attached to the bottom
of the vessel without allowing them
selves to be tempted. This same OBJ
servation was repeated on different oc-
casions. NJ. Semon could easily take
one specimen of echeineis, but never
two of the same band in the same day.
These fish have evidently a power OF
observation and memory not pos
sessed by most of their kind, as every
one knows that at the same spot one
may catch any quantity of fish of the
same kind, who nevertheless see their
companions disappear in a mysterious
manner As to the habit which the
echeineis have of fixing themselves on
the bulls of vessels, NJ Semon explains
this by supposing that these fish live
upon the debris of food and other
waste matters of the ship.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-07-27

He is the bese poet who constructs
the finest castle in the air.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-07-27

like Lamb are the only men who do not
care for babies, and the woman who hopes
to make her husband happy without under
going the ordeal of maternity, hopes in
vain If women only knew, there is no
necessity for dreading the pangs of mother
hood. If woman is really healthy in a
womanly way, her trial will be insignificant.
There is one great remedy that prepares
woman for almost painless child bearing.
gives strength, vigor and virility to the
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-07-27

The love OF woman passeth all I'M
Outstanding, not only in its depth, but
in the popularity Of its object.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-07-27

S pc clal organs
that bear the bur
dens of mother
hood. II cures
? all weakness, in
hammation and
liberation. 1t
banishes morning
squeamishness
and other discom-
forts. 1t insures
a healthy, bounc-
ing baby. Thou
sands of once bar
rem homes bless
1a.1-1.N1.-
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-07-27
Bouncing the BABY,

A fond mother once asked
the witty Charles Lamb
how he liked babies z"
The suffering wit promptly
responded Boi - boi =
boiled, madam /"
Fortunately for the world,
most men and women love
babies, and the home that is
without one is never truly
happy. The old bachelors
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-11-10
Otis Skinner Coming to Stanton.

He will appear here Saturday even
ing, November 18th, for one perform
ance only in that successful comedy by
Henry Arthur Jones, called comedy
of manners entitled 1.-The Liars" The
production is splendidly mounted, be
ing the same as used at the Empire
Theatre, New York, where it had a
run of four months. The novelty of
the love story and the delicious way in
which it is told by the author and by
Mr.. Skinner and his company, cannot
fail to win an audien ce, and accounts
for the extraordinary popularity of the
piece. In addition to the pretty love
story there is a display of ravishing
toilets that will make the feminine
eye kindle. London and Paris gowns
of the very latest designs are displayed
by the ladies of the company. Miss
Nanette Comstock is Mr.. SINNERS
leading lady and other members of the
organization includes some of the best
talent now on the American stage
This is the best play now on the road
Remember the date.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-11-10
WestOn-Grattan.

The First Presbyterian church pre-
scented beautiful scene on Wednes-
day evening, the occasion being the
marriage of Miss Minnie W. Grattan,
daughter of Judge and Mrs. Charles
Grattan, to Gilmer Weston, promi-
nent young business man of this city.
The bridal party entered the church in
the following manner: Edward Ar
buckle, of West Virginia; George Graf
tan, of Harrisonburg; Thos. Hogshead,
Thos. Bowling, ]. Walker Nc Chesney,
J. Med. McCue, Tazewell Bumgardner
and Clark Worthington, as the ushers,
Mrs. W. L. Olivier, the brides sister,
as dame of honor, followed by the
bride and her father. The groom and
his best man. F. II. Anschutz. of Lex
ington, came up the right aisle and
met the bride at the altar. where DR..
A. NJ. Fraser performed the ceremony
using the ring, in very impressive
manner. Prof. Webb presided at the
organ
Mr.. and Mrs. Weston left On the 7:05
G. & o. train for an extended tour.
On their return they will be at home
at the Kalorama. The presents were
numerous, handsome and costly.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-11-10
Grand MeteorIc Shower is Near.

Astronomers are looking forward
with the deepest interest to the night
of November IA, for on that night an
immense shower of meteors, such as
coma only three times in a century, is
expected. The last great shower &C.
Cured in 1855 and the one before that
in 1888. The marvellous showers come
at intervals of thirty-three years.
Elaborate preparations are making
to photograph and observe the showers
and results of the greatest value and
interest are expected. At the princi-
pal universities and observatories
throughout the country the event will
be carefully watched. The most bril-
liant part of the display will probably
come between midnight and dawn.
The display will be awful in its mag
nificence. Describing those Of 1883
and 1856, writer said that "never
were snowfiakes thicker in storm
than were the meteors in the sky at
some moments" and never did rain
fall thicker than these shooting stars. >
Scientists have no fear in regard to
the possibility of the earth being hit.
They say that these meteors are not
the @rolites that sometimes fall, but
are of such composition as to dissolve
into dust as soon as the earth 3 atmos
phere is reached.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-11-10

In Virginia the election passed off
quietly. The returns show that the
State Senate will be entirely Democrat
ic, the only member outside of the
regular party nominees being W. B..
Stands, independent Democrat from
Isle of Wight district, who defeated R.
E. Boykin. The House will be COM
posed of SO regular Democrats, 8 indie
pendents and Republicans. Martin
will secure the nomination in the par
ty caucus for United States Senator
by safe majority. In but few
counties was there any great opposi-
ton. Josiah Stickley won in Shenan-
doah over Teller, who was declared
the regular nominee by the State Com
mittee. In Lunenburg Ellis, Tyler
man, beat Love, who was for Martin.
This was an open fight, the committee
declining to let the primary be held.
Barclay and Leech were elected in
Rockbr1dge. The result was one
sweeping Democratic victory, the can.
didates winning in many sections
without opposition. Official returns
may change the result slightly.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-11-10
Mrs. Jackson Not in Want.

A rumor having gone abroad over
the country that Mrs. Stonewall Jack
son, widow of the distinguished Con-
federate general, is absolutely penDi-
less, in want, and hopelessly ill and
blind, Mrs. Jackson said that these
statements are very much exaggerat-
ed.
1t is true that she is not in affluent
circumstances, but she has competen-
cy and has always been above want.
Her health is somewhat improved. and
she is not blind, though still suffering
from painful disease, facial neural
gia.
Appeals having been made all over
the South for her relief, Mrs. Jackson
is anxious that the true state of the
case should be known, as she is unwill-
ing to accept any donations except
those offered as testimonials of love
and admiration for her late husband.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-11-10
Mt. Sidney Locals.

Mt. Sidney, Nov. TN. F. johnson
has gone to Newport News to work in
carpenter shop.
J. w. Ross went to Richmond last
week to attend the carnival, and from
there to Newport News to visit his
sister. Mrs. KOOntz, returning home
Monday.
VIM. De Priest has moved his bar
Der shopsto the American Mechanics
Temple.
Henry w. Moore, postmaster, spent
Monday in Staunton.
Rev. Levi Wenger is having his new
barn painted.
Mrs. Moffett, of Midway, principal
of the Midway graded school, gave a
lecture OF vertical writing in the Mt.
Sidney scho0lhouse last Saturday fol
the benefit of the teachers of Middle
River district.
A number Of Mt. Sidney boys went
out Monday night in search of a pan
Their. suppos ed to be at large in this
vicinity, but found nothing. It il
reported that panther or some othel
wild beast went to the home of Robert
Byers, about miles southeast of thii
place, whipped three of his dogs anG
killed the fourth. Mr.. Byers went tt
the door and saw the beast, but wher
he went back to get his rifle the ami
NAL escaped.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-11-10
Notes From Rom an.

Roman, Nov. THE election here
passed off very quietly to-day. There
was not much interest and only about
one-fourth of the vote was polled here.
Michael Hollar was at home to-day
and entertained his friends with old
Virginia hospitality.
The school here taught by Amos
Miller and Paul Landes is we'll attend
ed for this early in the session and we
expect general satisfaction to be given
the patrons of liberty hall
P. g. SwitZer sold good lot of cat
tie to D. V. Ruckman, of the Glade, a
few days ago.
S. G. Neff, Jr., has sold all of his ma
chinery consisting of Peerless Engine.
thresher, hay press. sawmill, &C., to
Neff Brothers, OF near Moscow. Con-
sideration. $1,000.
VIM. H. Hotinger is nearly done re-
pairing, repainting and remodeling his
dwelling house.
The new minister, Rev. Mr.. Rizer,
of the old North State, held cOmmun-
ion services at Salem church on last
Sabbath.
George Dull, formerly of Bridgewa-
ter, but who owns small farm near us,
with a big cave on it, finished up a
good job of painting a few days ago for
your correspondent.
N. d. Simmons, who has been on
the Glade for nearly two years, is still
operating his header. plainer,etc The
wheat crop is looking well all over our
section.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-11-10
Middle River Teachers Organize.

The teachers of Middle River district
assembled at Mt. Sidney on last Sat
urday to receive some instruction in
vertical penmanship given by Mrs.
Moffett, of Midway. At the close of
the lecture the teachers formed an
association with the following officers:
w. H. q. Bowers, president; P. j..
Orebaugh, vice president; II. G. Coff-
man, secretary and treasurer.
A committee was appointed to draft
a constitution and bylaws.
The next meeting will be held at
New Hope, Nov. Is. at 1 p. NJ. A pro-
gram for that meeting has been pre-
pared consisting of essays, Rotations
and discussion of a daily program for
school work and other questions which
should interest all live teachers.
These meetings should be attended
by all the teachers, and our motto
should be mutual benefit"
H. c. COLEMAN, Secretary.