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Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1899-09-07
THE TORTOISE
Knows When 1t Is Going to Rain and
Makes for Shelter.

Knows When 1t Is Going to Rain and
Makes for shelter.
The tortise is not an animal one
would naturally Ak upon as likely to be
afraid of rain, but 1t is singularly so.
T~wenty-four hours or more before rain
falls the Galapagos tortoise makes for
some convenient shelter. On a bright,
clear morning, when not a cloud is to
be seen, the deniZens of a tortoise farm
on the African coast may sometimes be
seen heading for the nearest o%verhang-
ing rocks. When that happens the pro-
prietor knows that rain will come down
during the day, and as a rule it comes
down in torrents. The sign never falls.
This presentation, or whatever you
may call It, which exists in many birds
and beasts may be explained partly
from the increasing weight OF the at
mosphere when rain is forming, partly
by habits of living and partly from the
need of moisture which is shared by
all. If we want to find a country where
nature has turned things topsy-turvy-
that is, according to our notion-we
must go to Australia. Many things are
reversed in that country. 1t is sum-
mer there while 1t is winter in Amer
lea. Trees shed their bark instead OF
their leaves; fruit has the stone or
kernel outside; swans are black; there
is a species of fly that kills and eats
the spider, and a fish, called the climb
ing perch. that walks deliberately out
of the water and, with the aid of its
fins, climbs the adjacent trees after the
insects that infest them.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1899-09-07
THE OLD HARRISON Ho USE AT %vINCENNEs, I'M.

cessions and betray his people. 1t was
highly dramatic.
The Harrisons left for Fort Harri-
son-Terre Haute~-in 1911. Gen. Har-
rison was then en- route to meet Te-
cumseh in battle. The climax of this
move vas T~ippecanoe, which shat
tered the great Tecumseh conspiracy.
The organization of Illinois and Michi-
gan reduced Indiana Territory to it's
present limits and the Harrisons went
to Corrydon, then made the seat of
government. There are very few of the
old Harrison relics left. Probably the
most notable is his dress sword, which
is in the "Old Curiosity Shop" in Terre
Haute.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1899-09-07

experts at wine-making. From an
other room there was a mysterious
tunnel. which ran to the river bluffs,
some distance away. 1t was provided
as an avenue of escape in case the In
dams made a successful attack and
scaled the palisades which surrounded
the property.
On the first floor was the old council
chamber, a remarkable room, 25X3O
feet in dimensions, with a thirteen
foot ceiling. The original small win
dow panes are preserved. 1t is claimed
they were taken from the windows or
an old building at Trenton, n. j., ana
through them no doubt the old colo
nists looked upon Hessians and the
colonial forces. In this large chamber
all of the territorial representatives
gathered, discussed and passed laws
which fell within their prescribed
rights. In the room right across the
corridor, Nancy Polk, niece OF Presl-
dent Polk. and a great favorite In
Washington during his administration,
taught. school for two or three years.
making the building a seat OF learning
as well as Of administration. Recently
one of her pupils came back to look at
the room. The guest dining-room was
located Just behind the council cham
Der, and here William Henry Harrison
did honors on state occasions. be
sides the living quarters on the tnlru
floor there were three guest chambers
The building overlooks the beautiful
wabash. 1t was in M corner OF Har-
rison's plantation of 1000 acres wnlcn
he named my Plantation Grouseianu.
The ward was surrounded by high pail
sades. making the interior an lndlan
fort. The house itself was origlnaliy
surrounded by a colonial veranda'
William Henry Harrison was seated on
this when Tecumseh arrived on .na'
memorable mission in 1909. harrison
had been informed by his spies tnat !e
cumseh was at last coming TO CONFER
with him. It will be remembered ina
there had been several passes between
the two great leaders or the point Oh
this visit. Tecumseh, liking oispia'
and desiring to make an imposins
showing, had proposed to make nls
visit accompanied by his warriors.
Harrison feared Indian deception anu
he refused to receive him unless ne
came as an individual. Tecumseh pro-
tested, Their gave up the visit, but iater
considered and, with seventy warriors
started down the Wabash. Harris
took precautionary steps to head Oh
trouble. The council chamber races
the window. He secreted two iuli
companies Of militia in the chamber,
AS Tecumseh and his warriors came up
the path they had little idea they were
in range Of 200 loaded rifles with only
a thin wooden shutter between them.
Harrison had evidently studied ms
bearing. He was seated on the porch
In his shirt sleeves, leisurely smoA
and reading. He cid not see iecu
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1899-09-07
CLASSIFYING PAuPERs.
Comforts and Privileges for Those De-
serving Them.

In opening classification wards"
the Fulham guardians have taken a
notable departure and the result OF
their experiment will be watched with
interest, says the London Telegraph.
Prior to 1895 the inmates OF work
houses were only classified according
to age and without reference to char
acter or pass career. In January OF
that year the local government board
issued a circular directing that so far
as circumstances permitted there might
be a subdivision OF the inmates with
reference to their moral character and
behavior or their previous habits. The
Fulham guardians appointed a COM
mittee, which has drawn up a scheme.
and a large company attended at the
workhouse in Fulham Palace road re-
Gently, when practical effect was given
TO the chief recommendation OF the
committee. The Rev. p. S. G.. Pro
planned that two comfortable and we'll
furnished wards are henceforth to be
provided for the separate accommoda-
ton of the aged and deserving poor
only. About sixty men and about the
same number Of women have been
selected as worthy to be included in
this class. All are over 60 years of age,
have fallen on evil days through no
fault OF their own, and until compelled
to seek the shelter Of the workhouse,
led respectable lives. In the case or
the men, many have lived in the parish
nearly all their lives and several have
been rate payers for a long series OF
years. They will, so long as their con-
duct is good, enjoy certain privileges
of increased leave of absence, separate
wards, a garden reserved for their sole
use and a smoking oom for the men.
The dietary meantime remains the
same as in the other parts of the house,
but it is hoped the local government
board may in this respect allow certain
relaxations.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1899-09-07

La harrison home, which cost
n. william Henry Harrison,
l,ssr OF Den4amin. $4,000, at
- Ind, has passed into the
Er.'s. Shepard for $1,000. Mr..
Gems to appreciate the his
I'm Of the most interesting
! northwest OF the Ohio river
|slready restoring 1t to Its OLD,
IT,. This old home remained
|ssras OF the Harrison family
Ia vher it passed to William
sso handed It down with his
Flayius Pigeon, who In turn
~ 70 sell 1t just before he
tsd hIs Wild career in delirium
since It passed out of the
The Harrisons 1t has served a
4 Of purposes, ranging from
|tept BY one Cactus, to a fold
In the winter.
this building, erected in 1904,
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1899-09-07
He Preferrea the Apt..

A soldier of the Twentieth Kansas
tells this story at the expense of a fell
low soldier:
when we were sent out on the
firing line, Peter Began was lying be-
hind a tree, out of the way OF bullets.
All at once, he yelled out like a wild
man: Captain, 1 can't stand these
darned ants biting me all this timer
Zip! A bullet passed close to his body.
'On second thought, captain he yelled,
Il can stand them!'"
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1899-09-07
Taking No Chances.

The domestic man rang the boarding
house bell. Mrs. Skinner came to the
door, spoon in hand.
Madam. do you take Children
do l take children, Ell? All, yes, 1
know you. You are one of those hired
detectives. IL l said l took children
you'd implicate me in the kidnapping
wave that's going over the country.
I'm too smart. Now, you git"
And she waved the spoon IN the do
nestle mans face.-Chieago News.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1899-09-07
A Valuable Find.

A lad Of Rhaiard, Wales, while look
ing for foxes on the hills the other day,
discovered a gold ring, a gold armlet
and a gold necklet MI. Reed of the
British museum pronounces the arti-
cles to be distinctly Celtic. OF exquisite
workmanship and of great antiquity. at
least 1000 years old. According to the
law OF treasure-trove. the boy viii re-
ceive the full antiquarian value OF the
articles, less 20 per cent.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1899-09-07

Faiming the distinction of
post pretentious building
+ present state of Ohio,
\ OF the territorial history
Michigan, Illinois and Wis
all Of that great area was
what is known as en-
fory,' and presided over
Harrison. For several
not only the official resi-
llding Of the territory, but
Ion storehouse as well. 1t
[nouse that the territorial
es met. Here were enter
4 $ Jefferson, Commodore
fher illustrious lights of
etory. In the northwest
Pcott Harrison, father of
benjamin Harrison, was
shutter in this room is
most interesting little
y is a hole made by a
william Henry by a hos
Pat night while he was
por with the new born.
house that Tecumseh
prs came and, under an
yards from this house,
great conference be-
en and Harrison, which
nerican history. Almost
"a every timber is his
degree.
william Henry Harri-
incennes, he recognized
an Official residence,
80 serve as a territorial
an Indian fort and an
rfehouse. The Indian
uecoming serious. 1t
ng Of that crisis which
sht about, and which
oattle Of Tippecanoe.
meet all Of these re-
Tough it has stood for
pry' 1t Is probably the
building in vincennes
LDy no means ante
E.ure. Harrison spared
|l'aln the ends which
en were successful.
material entering into
was made or finished
iick We're made one at
method, and even the
out that way. The
smut, and the finish
~ black walnut that
The virgin forests of
snes, doors, shades,
ing and finishing in
aned wood looks as
when it was put in
as substantial. The
the best workmen
from the East. There
Toned flreplaces in
those In the cellar.
,anes have been pre-
uing was made fire.
possible by packing
eliings and the floors
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1899-09-07
Music FOR Nerxourness.

Scientists claim that music has pow
re to soothe the nerves. But the quick
est way to cure is to
strengthen the nervous system. We
know of nothing which will accomplish
this quicker than Hostetter's Stomach
Bitters. Do not take a substitute. See
that a private Revenue Stamp covers
the neck of the bottle.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1899-09-07
Feeling Too Good.

The Populist-l see you mortgaged
your farm hast week.
The Uncertain Quantity-That is
what I did.
"Well, when you goin' to jine us?"
mot now, anyhow. I amt spent the
money yit."-Indianapolis Journal.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1899-09-07
Sherihs Sal.
0utliA a1i'
pub. Aug Das
4 An execution as,as
y Rsnaknrisk ayt irt]

First pub. Aug psS
If an execution as,hs
Rsssso,isk av IN
81. out Of and usts
Court in and -
.ota, upon a iaisas
N in the Great oah
lin said State, q a.
Ic,k Harvesting Msc's
4 aud Peter hoS
are deisaai
intiff aud against y
OF S2ss.l0 on the La
exCcntl.'
red 10 me as shetIl
nnth Dakota, aSa "a
.eof have LEVIED upA
ed personal propem }
one mower az
one black ana white
one bay col,
White COW aud call
,nrse aud two-thlFo; I,
ON Norti-hah
i23. Range 50 IN pai 3
Is hereby giyea lpal l..s'
personal
or cash 20 the h,sSa''
Of the Court hSa 81
Day Counts, ; ssas
the 18th day oil Aae.s
O'Clock p. y. !,
ia Judgment. ln'''''
~ gale.
Webster, D. ="
o''' Andrew \ y, I
u.cov sheriff TOT =
meSs for plaintiff.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1899-09-07
Prescription.

Boston Traveller: DR.. Ends-There
is nothing serious the matter with
Frederic, Mrs. Blakly. / think a little
soar and water will do him as much
good as anything. Mrs. Blakly-Yes,
doctor; an will l give it to him before
or after his meals?
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1899-09-07

"That new advertisement writer is
no good"
"Why?"
Here's an advertisement which ne
wrote on our famous natural mineral
spring water. At the bottom he says:
Address the manufacturers. Dos
ton Traveller.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1899-09-07
ontest NatIee

ontest NOTICE
Of the lnteus
pub. July SSs
Office, Warrss
contest afs.sgH "a
ice by Goarg Ski
J. Timber Sailur
%. 1889. Tor 81 Aa
!. Township 10 Sd
all Gontessee. 10
cntryman @.Sa
10 exceed W ed
lack OF cultigatiae !
did net pss
, or cuttings I've ss
aud said laei d
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said parties I'd
resp0ua ani u
~aIlegatleA atN
4tb. 1909 before 4
AT the United "a
ertuwn. ). D.
having :
June 18TH 1872 =
nat after dhe uilisiAel
notice a not b u
aud dirccped thai q
aud proper paalltaa'
6eorge Y
on,
for Contestant. waisa
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1899-09-07

Beware of the man who seems to
have no earthly chance with a woman.
He is more than likely to secur her at
last Fly.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1899-09-07

He who a suppress a moments
anger may prevent a day of sorrow.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1899-09-07

No Person Does It More Than Once.
do you dahnce on your toes, Miss
QuickstepT' !
"Never, Mr.. Clumsy. Other people
do 1t for me.'-Colorado Springs Ca
Zette.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1899-09-07

G for Pahlira;
ID July 2I-iw
aterto4n S D.
gwen that
led ra
81
Juat said praa
pr 10 his ab
at Webster 5.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1899-09-07
NJ. STARlHl
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Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1899-09-07

Re you Troubles ~
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questions
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1899-09-08
Enough for One Time,

A very subdued-looking boy of
about thirteen years, with a long
scatch on his nose and an air of
general detection, came to his teach,
er in rural boarding school and
handed her note before taking his
seat, and became deeply absorbed
in his book.
The note read as follows:
"Miss B.,-Please excuse James
for not being here yesterday. He
played trooant, but you don't need
TO lick him for 10, as the boy he
played trooant with an him fell our
the boy licked him, an a man they
checked caught him an licked him,
and the driver of a van they hung
on to licked him also. Then his pa
licked him, an l had to give him
another for cheekin' me for telling
his pa, so you need not lick him un-
til next time. l think he feels he
better keep in school hereafter"
Tit Bits.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1899-09-08
MT. VIEW.

MT. VIEW, Sept. 4.-Mr. and Mrs.
Scotisld and bright little children,
Make and Beatrice, of Goodwin, visited
the family of Mr.. Pratt recently.
Misses Eta aud Maud Cowsert, &C.
companied by their guest, Miss Ora
Gowsert, of Goodwin, visited the family
of Mr.. Isaac Cowsert, near Thompson's,
last week.
Miss Susie Williams spent few days
of last week with Mrs. Hattie Langley.
She is now at Ash Hill with her sister,
Mrs. Reynolds.
Misses Pearl and Lille Padgett, of
Duplex, were in our midst recently.
Miss Ellen White, of Hickman
county, is with Mrs. Short for an ex-
tended visit.
Esq. and Mrs. Denny visited near
Carriers Greek since our last.
Mrs. Matte Holland and daughters
attended the ice cream supper at Port
Royal last Wednesday evening.
Mrs. Montgomery and daughters, of
Thompson's, visited Mrs. Seiberry re-
Gently. NERNA.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1899-09-08
WATER VALLEY.

WATER VALLEY, Sept. Son next
Sunday there will be an ail-day service
at the Methodist church in the valley,
conducted by the pastor, Rev. j. w
Hatcher. Dinner will be spread OF the
ground. All who wish to hear two
good sermons should attend. Bro.
Hatcher will hold the same kind of ser.
vice ut Goshen on the fourth Sunday in
this month. Let all who can attend
these big Methodist gatherings.
Pleasant, were in our midst last week.
Mrs. Joe Jordan and children, of
Arkansas, are with relatives here.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. $. Johnson and baby
Earl, of Bethel, spent last week in our
midst.
Miss Emma Kinzer visited relatives
near Santa Fe recently.
Miss Roxie Johnson, after pleasant
visit with relatives on Turkey creek.
has returned to her home near Bethel
Miss Matte Dodson was the guest of
Snow creek friends, recently.
Miss Maud Hutchinson, of Jones Val
ley, was in our midst last week.
Mrs. w. T. Harris, of Williamsport
was the guest of her mother, Mrs
Robert Pigg, for few days recently.
Mrs. Yves Cook, of Turkey creek, Is
quite sick with fever; trust she may
soon be restored to health again.
Mr.. and Mrs. Yves Roberts, of Roberts
Bend, visited Mr.. and Mrs. jim Kinzer
recently.
Miss Lizzie Fleming, of Bethel. was
with relatives on Turkey creek last
week. OREsTRA.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1899-09-08

There is more Catarrh in this section of
the country than all other diseases put to-
gether; and until the last few years it was
supposed to be incurable. For a great many
years doctors pronounced it a local disease,
prescribed local remedies, and by constantly
failing to cure with local treatment, pro-
nounced it incurable. Science has proven
catarrh to be constitutional disease, and
therefore requires constitutional treatment.
Halls Catarrh Cure, manufactured by f. j.
Cheney 4 Co, Toledo, Ohio, is the only con-
stitutional cure on the market. 1t is taken
internally in doses from 10 drops to teas
poonful. 1t acts directly on the blood and
mucous surfaces of the system They offer
one hundred dollars for any case it fails to
cure. Send for circulars and testimonials
Address, +. J. CHENEY Il Co., Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
jan 20-3y-lm
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1899-09-08
WILLIAMSPORT.

WILLIAMSBURG, Sept. Brew. W. w.
Beasley filled his regular appointment
SUNDAY, His text was: "For the ways
of sin Is DEATH" Rom. 6.23. We hope
all will try to abide by this sermon.
Revs. w. w. Beasley and w. A: Stone
are conducting q meeting at Fosters
Chapel this week.
Rev. S. L. McCarty will preach his
last sermon for us next Sunday. He
leaVes in a short time for Tallahassee,
Fla, where he has accepted call. Mr..
McCarty has been pastor of this church
for more than two years, and we regret
to know that he must leave so soon.
Miss jamie Porter opened school here
last Monday with thirty-six pupils.
Miss Porter is q good teacher, and no
one has ever regretted having patro-
niEed her.
Miss Terra Taylor has opened school
at Sawdust Valley. Miss Taylor is a
young lady OF fine intellect, possessing
all the qualities of a perfect lady, and to
our Knowledge, has given general salts
faction in the school she has taught.
Mrs. w. w. Beasley has returned
from a visit to relatives in Putnam
-.county. She WAS accompanied by hel
sister, Mrs. Huddleston.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Walker have re
turned from Primm's.
Misses Willie and Rachel Ashton, OF
Columbia, spent few days OF last week
with Williamsport relatives.
Miss Hattie Hollowell, OF Nashville
is visiting her sister, Mrs. A. T.. Moore.
Misses Emma Harlan and Nora Mil
liken paid a short visit to relatives
here recently. =,
Miss Mary Choate and Mr.. g. W
.Stallings visited Mt. Pleasant last week
Messrs. Lee Harris and Paul Sheddai
have gone TO Mt Pleasant TO engage II
the phosphate business. -
Mrs. Sue Renfroe and daughter, Mis-
Nande- and Miss Maggie Hull are visit
ing Mr.. Roland Hull near Goodwin.
Nr. and Mrs. Robt. Moore, yr, de
lightfuIly entertained the followin
Young ladies and gentlemen At "melo
least on last Friday evening, con
plimentary to the Misses Ashton
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1899-09-08
SHAKPS CUKNEK.

SHARP's CORNER, Sept. 3.-This beau
tiful sabbath evening we will try and
lot down what few items we have
gath cred from the surrounding country.
On the 28th Of August, the dark wing
ed Angel of Death visited the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Rummage and
claimed for its victim his loving little
daughter, Agnes. She was twelve years
old, and had been confined to her bed
for 8 weeks. She leaves a father and
mother, four sisters and four brothers,
and host of relatives and friends to
mourn her death. 1t seems so hard
that she was taken away just in the
bloom of life, but the all-wise Father
knew it best to break the family circle
We must remember that the loss of
earth is the gain of heaven. So let us
live more and more for God each day,
for the time is coming when we, too,
will have to go and try the sad realities
of that unknown world.
Rev. Andy Williams filled his regular
appointment at this place to-day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Martin Sharp are spend
a few days with home-folks at this
writing.
Mrs. Joe Nickens and little son, Sam
Jones, are visiting her mother.
Mrs. Minnie Black spent several days
the past week with hOme-folks al
Lasea.
Several from this place attended the
sanctification meeting last week.
The farmers ale all very busy saving
their fodder.
Canning and drying fruit are thu
order of the day.
Misses Bette and Estella Shires were
with Dabelton friends since our last.
From some cause our two last letter
were not printed; but we hope the big
mouthed waste basket will not receiv
this. AS our little budget is about eN
hausted, we will desist.
MABEL AND MAUD.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1899-09-08

Misses Willie and Rachel Ashton. Ellen
Collins, Marie Choate, Laura, Beulah
and Katherine Porter, Annie KinZeT,
Lula Sheddan, Maggie and Nora Hull;
Messrs Hugh, Joe aud w. A. Porter,
w. M. Reese, G. w. Stallings, W. A.
Stroud, Horace Johnson, II. A. Moore,
g. w. StOckard, Stockard Choate and
Webb Mcbride. Mr.. and Mrs. Moore
were gracefully assisted in receiving by
little Miss Rachel and Master Clint
Moore. All present enjoyed the eve
ming to the fullest extent.
Ere this goes TO press the rites of
matrimOny will have been solemniZed
between Miss Annie Stanley Kinzer
and Mr.. Horace Johnson, both of Will
Transport. They have host of friends
who unite with "Memphis" in extend
ing best wishes for future of un-
bounded happiness.
RumOr reports two more marriages
in the near future. MEMPHIS.