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Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1899-03-09
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.s0h-a h7well,, q. = :ssss $50
b 4 said M ~ j johnson. 81 sun
pose you could urnish good securitysa,'
Thoughts that youit says in your
adye rtisement,f You know, that you:
lend money on borrower S note Of hand,
alone--I think that's how it's put, isn't
it ??----and no inquiries, and no securities.
---iisn t that it?'' = ssS.
To approved borrowers-yes.' = an
swered Mr.. johnson,
"Oh!' said the. girl. ..Oh! Then.
you 80 & s,- .* .5... IS,
..We don't lend money without se-
curity," said Mr.. Johnson. ..Of course.
if we know the party, and know that
it's all right and safe, why, Of course.
in that case IS. 81 =
81 see,,,.. said the girl. ..Yesof
course, you don't know any thing about
me- How silly Of me! i thought one.
had just to come and get the money;
and sign a paper or mething.''
The girl looked up from her parasol, !
with which she had been tracing inn.
aginary patterns on the floor.
Perhaps I'd better tell you all about
it, she said. OF course, you won't tell
any body, will you % S. S
Never diyulge professional secrets"
said Mr.. Johnson.
swell, I want to borrow e 20 to buy a
bicycle. There!" said the girl, with a
decisive tap of the parasol upon the
floor. You see, I've nt.every penny
Of my quarters al loWance, and there's
still la month before I've any more due
and ] simply must have that bicycies
and I looked over all the advertisements
about money, and 7 saw yours and SO I
came to YOU
q Might I inquire what name, ma am ?''
said Mr.. Johnson.
ooh, I'm Miss Lattimer-of course,
you know my father NJ r: Robert Lat.
timer?''s 5.si s}@
Certainly . replied Mr. Johnson,
more astonished than ever. s'I've no
doubt that he'd buy you a bicycle now"
mo, he won't. He thinks 200 a
year quite enough for girl to spend.
No, Ishall have to buy my own bicycle =
Mr.. johnson took the quill out of his
mouth and scratched his head with;the
feathered end of it.
ssI'm afraid your wouldn't ap-
prove, ma'am-," he began. Il
ooh, he's not to know,$you know.
This is a little deal just between you
and me. After all, it's not getting
things on credit, is it? Because the
money will really be mine when you've
lent it to me, won t it?"
"Ye-es," answered Mr.. johnson.
"Ye-es.'
THAT'S all right, then!" said Miss
Lattimer, triumphantly. well, have I
got to sign any papers or any thing, Mr..
Johnson?"
1T is usual to make inquiries before
completing
sOh, but I've no time. for ing uiries!''
exclaimed Miss Lattimer ''I'ye got to
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Often the way,

Whenever some people are able to raise
the wind they can't resist blowing them
selves.-Puck.
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,sWHAT AMOUNT DO YOU WISH TO
BORROW

meet a friend at the cycle agent in an,
hour. sOh--look here, I'll leave you my
card, Mr.. Johnson, in case you want my
address,
Mr.. johnson looked at the piece Of
paste board and then at Miss Lattimer.
Something impelled him to risesand I'M
lock a safe, which stood in corner Of
the office. He fumbled about and final
~ produced four five-pound notes, new
from the Bank of England.
sWell, ma am, said Mr. johnson, st.
isn't my usual way of doing business,
but. and there he paused, utterly I'M
able to explain matters to himself.
when did you say you could pay it
back, ma am p: ss
ooh, on the first of J l IS, 2 replied Miss
Lattimer. That's scarcely month, is
it?"
Then I may expect to see you on the
first Of July, ma am, . said Mr.. johnson,
laying down the notes.
Certainly you may 2 exc claimed Miss.
Lattimer, delighte dly Thanks. awful
ly!"' She stuffed the notes into a gold
mounted purse and smiled at Mr.. John
son with all the limo cent pleasure of a
child who has got what it wants. But
we haven't arranged any thing haven't
I to sign a paper or any thing ~
think" said Mr.. johnson, slowly.
THAT we'll leave that over until you pay
the money ma am. Pll5only charge you
reas einterestfor sucha short loan.
Of course, ma'am. you II not men ton this
little transaction to any body ], Z he add
ed, an;xiously. I've always keep these.
matters quiet-very quiet. #5
oh, to be sure !'' laughed the girl
We'll, thanks, Mr.. ] Johnson, and good
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For Nothing Per Cent.
Observation-Disclosures

THE house in which Mr. William
johnson carried on the business Of
money lender and financial agent was
in no way different from those sur
rounding it save that the downstairs
front window bore the legend eLoan
Office" in Large black letters on a white
ground. A quiet, orderly, mid dle-aged
man was Mr.. johnson, and people who
met him in the street and did not know
him would have taken him for anything
rather than a man who put out his
money to usury.
Certainly there was nothing of the
Shylock about him as he sat one spring
morning in his dingy office over asmuch-
thumbed account book. He was tall,
spare, loosely-built man, with pale
face and a thin, struggling crop of
beard and whiskers that always looked
as if it had grown in patches. Usually,
when he was not talking to his clients,
he carried a quill pen in his mouth;
there was something in this habit that
gave him the appearance of an alb
stracted poodle carrying stick.
Mr.. johnson was deeply engrossed in
the consideration of a certain entry in
his account book when the door of the
loan office opened very suddenly and
set the bell ringing with sharp dis
sonance. He heard a light step in the
little lobby, which was partitioned off
from the rest of the room. For mo-
ment he did not answer the summons of,
the bellz-it was never wise to be in too
much haste to welcome callers. But
presently he rose and opened the door,
the quill pen still retaining it's hori-;
zontal position in his mouth. He lifted
his eyes carelessly from the little swing
counter to the person who stood behind
it. He was not easily surprised, for he,
had seen many strange things in his
time, but what he now saw surprised
him into a. vague, uncomfortable 81
lence.
Behind the little counter stood
young lady-nay a girl-of some 1s or
19years, fash iona bly, dressed, evidently;
Of good position and palpable refine
ment. Her pretty, fresh face, revealing
itself to Mr.. Johnson's astonished eyes
from beneath the ravishments sof. "a.
much befowered picture hat, seemed
strangely out Of keeping with the
dingy color of the little lobby
'sOh-er-ye are Mr.. William John
son?' she said.
''Yes, answered Mr.. johnson.
s'Youer, you-lend money, don't
you?'' 3es5'
eyes, = said, Mr.. johnson again.
I'll want to borrow some money!
she said, looking out of half -averted
eyes at the money lender.
Mr.. Johnson's first impulse. was to-
stretch out his hand for one Of the an
plication forms which stood ready in a
small box on the counter. But upon
reflection he lifted the swinging shelf
and asked his new client.to step inside.
When she had passed into the, office he,
closed the door and joined her and from
sheer force of habit he restored the
quill pen to his mou tn. The girl saw
the resemblance to the distracted
poodle, and a smile rippled over her
face. Mr.. Johnson did not observe it:
he indicated chair at the side Of his
desk and when the girl had taken it he
resumed his own seat and looked at
her.
s'What amount did you wish to bor-
row, ma am 9" said Mr.. Johnson.
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TOMMY sPINK.s EARS.

Tommy Sphinx was a boy
Who brought bushels of joy
5 10 the hearts in the sleepy old school,
But twas not his fine looks
:. Nor his liking for books,
For he stood at the foot as rule.
s, But Tommy was blest
! Above all of the rest
Whom I knew in those jubliant years,
For in some funny way,
But. just how Ican't say, 81
He was able to wiggle his ears.
The lazy old clock Is
Would be dreaming, "tick-tock,''
And the room quite as stillSa as mouse,
When some one of the crowd S
Would dare smoker out loud
!. And arouse all the rest in the house.
Then the teachers command
Would be Hold out your hand!
And some one would shed a few tears.
And all just because,
Spurning Natures set laws
Tommy Sphinx chose to wiggle his ears.
His scalp, so he said,
Was too big for his head
And he rolled it about as he willed.
While his ears, to and fro,
So grotesquely would go, 0
You would laugh though you knew your
be killed.
(, And to this very day,
When my skies are gray,
There is one recollection that cheers,
Ash think, with smile,
With what innocent guile
Tommy Sphinx used to Wiggle his ears.
Oh, the years have been long
Since left the glad throng
loved in those happier days;
They have passed frommy view
y All those friends whom knew
And are threading life's devious ways.
All is fading, find,
Yet with pleasure my mind .z 81
To that one youthful picture adheres,
And from out the dim past
I'll recall to the last
How Tommy Sphinx wiggled his ears.
Nixon Waterman, in L. A. w. Bulletin
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Aunt Diana Heard. From.
oh That Delicious Correct
In No Danger.

u IN NO DUHBeTs =.
McGonigl candidates voice has
played out! SIS.
HeelerWell,. he can still sign checks,
can't he Philadelphia North American.
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Conclasive Pronf.

Mrs. CobWig ger-I'm sure. my hus.
band has given up PLAY ing the races.
Mrs. rabsha DON you find any
old tickets in his pockets any more?
Mrs. CobWigge !; find money
there. own Topics.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1899-03-09
His Exce1lent Rea.n g,

81 Mrs. Hoy le-W by does your husband
wear such loud shirts?
81 Mrs. boy The mean thing does St
because he doesn 'tswant to hear what /
say to him. !. =. World.
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our Naval station It san J.a..


IS Tie new United State naval station to 30
thesutmost Importance to this country asthe
key to the situation when the Nicaragua
canal is constructed. The key to good health
Is Hostetter's Stomach Bitters. Hguards the
digestive organs from attacks of indigestion,
bilousness and constipation, just the sameas
off attacks upon this country by foreign foes.
Aunt Diana Heard, From.
sRAstus!'' yelled Aunt Diana in loud
voice, "yo' en- Miami Snowflake cum in heah
Dis berry instance stan en- stop Playin' Wit dem
learn lot OBJ cakewalk fgahs en- den
dey won't hab nuthin' mo- t. do wifi 20.
Ohio State Journal.
Oh That Delicious Conee!
Costs but lc per ID: to grow. Salzer has the
Coffee pkg. l5c. Salzer's New American
Chicory 'l5c. Cut this out and send l5c for
any of above packages or send zoe and get
all pkgs: andgreat Catalogue free to JOHN
A. SALZER SEED CO., La Crosse, Wis III
In No Danger.
McGonigle candidates voice has
Heller Well. he can still sign checks,
can't h? Philadelphia North American.
Hard ON the Collector.
The Merchant-Did he kick at the bill?
The Collector Yes, but don't see what
made him think / had it in my hip pocket
N. Y. World.
Often the Way.
Whenever some people are able to raise
the wind they can't resist blowing them
selves.-Puck.
This is the time of year for those who own
bicycles to store up wind for their pneu,
matte tires.-Olean On. " Times.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1899-09-15

follow closely that of the EBAY
View Reading Circle" Mrs.
Walter H. Cabban of Minneapolis
was the guest of the day. Re-
freshments we're served.
P. Marshall, painter and deco
rator, gives prompt attention to
mail orders.
Children's Go. D. badges on sale
at the Inter Ocean Office. Only 25
cents. Buy a badge.
Merchant McDevitt, of Grand
Harbor, made a flying visit to the
city Tuesday evening.
The boys half price clothing
sale continues one week more.
Branchfower & Haslam.
T. T. Lee had a tumor removed
from his left shoulder Monday,
and is at business again, as usual.
! DR.. Davenport, the dentist, will
be in his Office in this city the
first ten days of every month.
The many friends of Johnnie"
Reardon will be pleased to learn
that the arm broken in a game of
ball is rapidly on the mend.
If you want to sell your real
estate list it with VIM. H. Brown
& Co.
County Treasurer Scofeld, Of
Minot, was a visitor in the city
this week. He was looking after
his farming interests in this sec
ton.
Who has land for sale? Come
and see us. VIM. Brown & Go.
Hon. Tracy Bangs paid a flying
visit to the city Monday on legal
business. He staid long enough
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1899-09-15

of the Young Mems Christian
Association. Mr.. George Chur-
chill will address the meeting on
that theme. All invited.
I want more farm-loan applica-
tons. Come and see what I can
do for you. Powell, the land man.
Walter H. Cabban and wife, of
Minneapolis were in the city a
few days this week. Mr.. Cabban
is the special agent of the Man
chester Fire Insurance Co., of
England, and was looking after
the interests of his company, in
this city.
Wanted-Good laundry girl.
Apply j. O. Baughman.
w. E. Davis, one of the bright
est newspaper photographers in the
Northwest, who is now using his
brilliant talents as a drummer and
amassing a fortune so he can gel
back into the newspaper business
was in the city this week working
up a big trade for his house.
Tailors wanted, also a girl with
some experience to work on coats
Burtscher Tailoring Go.
Mrs. A. M. Powell's residence
witnessed the gathering Of the
XIX Century club on Thursday
afternoon. Work for the entire
year was outlined and the literary
program promises to be Of more
than usual interest--the course tt
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1899-09-15

Devils Lake, hence his frequent
visits. At any rate Mr.. Eaton has
many friends who are always glad
to see him.
A nice frieze o~vercoat made to
fit you for SIS. Burtscher Tailor
ing Co.
Infuse patriotism into the little
ones by getting them a Co. D
badge. Twenty-Five cents, at the
Inter-O Ocean office.
President Hill and Gen. Supt.
Ward, with their private secre-
taries, passed through the city
Wednesday on a special, en- route
to the coast on an inspection trip.
The boys half price clothing
sale continues one week more.
| Branchfower & Haslam.
Col. G. S. Uline returned Tues
day evening from a weeks visit in
St. Paul. He attended the state
fair, and was present at the re-
union of the Old Settlers associa-
ton of Minnesota, of which organi-
cation the colonel is a member.
Geo. w. Gets will not be
undersold in house furnishing
goods.
Insurance Agent Powell was
visited Thursday and Friday by
Mr.. Walter H. Cabban represent
ing the Manchester Fire Insurance
Co., Of England. The Manchester
has a heavy business in III city
and county.
Plow files, anvils and hammers
at Esters'.
Fellowship in Christian Ser
vice" will be the subject Of the
next meeting on Sunday afternoon
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tected, except, perhaps, from an
attack of Hobsonism.
Money to loan on good farm
property. Apply to E. A. Maglone,
H. Stuart has bought the little
building next to the express Office
and has moved it on to the vacant
lot south of the Sevilla and will
use it for a paint shop.
The boys half price clothing
sale continues one week more
Branchfower & Haslam.
John Mcdaniel, county super.
intendent of the Minot hospital
was in the city Wednesday to take
embalmers' examination under
DR.. Quarry. of Grand Forks, the
state examiner.
Fine business suits for $13. A
much better one for SIT. Burt
scher Tailoring Co.
Special agent, James Eaton o.
the Germania Insurance Co., i.
spending this week in the city
Although Fargo is nice town,etc.
Jim still has a h%ankering 70
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1899-09-15

institutions. among the finest in
the state; had no idea of it, was
the remark made by one of the
delegates.
Our 129 cent tomato for 10 cents
is a world beaten. F. w. Mann &
Son.
The remains Of Hans Stevenson,
the man who was killed at Grand
Harbor Wednesday in his attempt
to steal a ride on the G.. N. No. s,
were brought to the city the same
night by Undertaken Nimmo. The
coroner held an inquest and a YER
dict of accidental death" returned.
The funeral took place yesterday.
The debris of the trains wrecked
during the big washouts near
Butte, Mont. about four months
ago, are being brought to Barnes
vile for repairs. What was left of
one Of the locomotives, passed
through Sunday. all that remained
were the boiler and wheels. Some
of the box cars looked like piles Of
kindling wood.
F. w. Soule, the Minneapolis
eye specialist will be at Greene's
drug store Monday, Tuesday and
Wednesday, Sept. 25, 26 and q,
prepared to examine defective
eyes and fit glasses when needed.
Remember the dates and come
early. Examination free. 1928
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1899-09-15

to get a good shaking; everybody
seems to know the genial Tracy"
Our fall and winter suitings
have arrived. Burtscher Tailoring
Co.
j. w. Whitford returned Tues
day from Grand Forks where he
purchased a modern make Of road
grader, and will commence work on
the Chautauqua railway soon as
the necessary machinery arrives.
Stoves moved, taken down,
cleaned, repaired or stored, see
Estes.
E. G. Selles had a narrow escape
Monday from losing an eye. While
engaged opening a can of lye with
a knife, it sprung up hitting him
on the eyelash. It was a fortunate
escape, for which he feels most
thankful.
We got a great bargain in fancy
Scotch suitings which we can
make up for $2Oa suit. Burtschel
Tailoring Co.
Mr. and Mrs. J. O.. Baughman
left Tuesday morning on an ex-
tended visit to friends at their old
home in LaMoure. They drove
across the country, going by way
of Minnewaukan, Darlington, New
Rockford and jamestown. On
their return trip they will come by
way Of Sanborn and Jerusalem
During Mr.. Baughman's absence
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1899-09-15

the Hotel Sevilla will be under the
efficient management of his son
Smyser.
1t pays to have an experienced
workman do your painting and
paperhanging. See Marshall for
prices, at Kelley's hardware store
Merchant DeFoire was taken ill
Saturday and has been confined to
the house all week. Drs. Jones
and Ruger held a consultation
Tuesday, and since then the patient
has been steadily improving.
Thirty dozen boys and misses
caps at Mann & Sons.
John johnson, of Penn, was be-
fore Judge Duell Wednesday and
plead guilty to an assault on Joe
Thompson. a collector for VIM. H.
Brown & Co. He was fined $40
and costs.
Threshers' supplies-gloves nit
tens, underwear, caps and shoes,
We have them. Mann e. Son.
Felix Rainville always keeps on
hand a large assortment of never
slip shoes. The only shoes for
horses during the winter.
In company with Prof. Fancher
and @. G. Connolly, the delegates
to the M. w. A. picnic association
meeting visited the school for deaf
and the city school and were much
surprised at the excellent appear
ance and general makeup of both
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1899-09-15
Market Report.
The LOCAL. FIELD.

See Geo. w. Gets for furniture.
He can save you money.
Judge Morgan spent Sunday in
Grand Forks.
Girls wanted at the school of
the deaf. Wages, SIS per month.
Joe Foubert is confined to his
room by a sever cold.
Bread, cakes, pies, etc, baked
daily at V. G.. Haslam's Vienna
bakery.
Mrs. A. L. Loomis left yesterday
for Chicago, where she will visit
friends.
If you want a new eavestrough
put up or the old repaired or metal
roofs repaired or laid new, see
Estes.
If you want your accounts col
lected, place them in the hands Of
VIM. H. Hale.
Powell sells Farm. Lands.
Mrs. S. j. Small returned Satur-
day from a weeks visit in st. Paul
and Minneapolis.
You'll never get tired, tagged
out, disappointed, unhappy, or
make mistakes in marriage if you
use Rocky Mountain Tea. Ask
your druggist.
Mrs. j. O. Baughman and sister
Mrs. Weaver, returned Sunday
noon from a pleasant visit in the
Twin Cities.
You can save $40 on any price
suit by ordering Of us. Burtscher
Tailoring Co.
Owing to a wreck near Glasgow,
Mont, No. 4 did not reach this
city until 3 p. m. Wednesday,.
Notwithstanding that there has
been a tremendous advance in the
price Of cloth Of all grades, the
Burtscher Tailoring Co., can make
you a suit of clothes for Sl3.
Drop in and see their big line of
goods just received.
John Adamson has proved up
on his claim and will hereafter
combine the study of farming with
Blackstone.
Geo. w. Gets has some great
bargains in furniture in the car
load Of goods he has just received.
+. Don't fail to look over the stock.
Wanted-A secondhand buggy.
Apply at the store. Burtscher
Tailoring Co.
Commencing on the 10th of this
month, G.. N. telegraph Offices were
opened at Emerald and York, to
continue until further notice.
It is a noticeable fact that
people who have always worn ready
made clothing are now having
their clothes made to order. It is
far cheaper to have the Burtscher
Tailoring Co., make your clothes
to order.
The young ladies militia corps
r diligently drilling for their re-
ception to Co. D. At each drill
the corps is augmented by new
volunteers. The young ladies APP
pear to be adopts in the handling of
the broom. and it is safe to say
that the boys will be we'll pro-
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1899-02-25
OUT OF THE MOUTHS OF BABES

Tommy, aged five, having been toll
that baby sister had just arrived iron
Heaven, marched into The room ant
said: "Now, Miss Baby, tell us all a bou
Heaven fore you forget it,"
"Are you glad to see me, Johnnie? 2
asked the minister, as he took the prid
of the household on his knee "Yeth
thir," lisped the little fellow. Tell mi
why you are glad to see me?" asket
the good man. "Becauth," was the re
ply, when you whit nth we alwaytl
have good dinner"
Mamma" said small Bobbie, "wha
did you mean by saying sister had out
grown her shoes?" II meant that sh,
had grown too big for them and they
will have to be thrown away" was tn,
reply. "Well, then, mamma" contin
Ted Bobbie, "how long will it be unit
! outgrow my slippers?"
Tommy, aged five, accompanied hi
father to church one cold Sabbath
morning and upon their return hi
mother asked if he could repeat tn,
minister's text. "Course can, replied
the little fellow. "He got up and rubbed
his hands together and said: Many ar,
cold, but few are frozen -
Little Tommy awakened one morning
to find the ground covered with snow
the first he remembered ever to have
seen. '"Oh, mammal" he exclaimed
1.-THE gwound is all spilleded over will
fiour!" A little cousin who was visiting
him hastened to reply: 81 sould tinl
Eat you would know better, Willie
Eats muffin but whitewash. "-Chicagt
Daily News.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1899-02-25
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