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The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1899-06-28
THE CITY
SHORT ITEMS CAZETTED.

Miss LYDIA Greene left Friday on
an extended visit with friends in
Menominee City, Wis.
H. A. Baldwin was delegate tc
the convention of Minnesota bank
ers in Minneapolis last week.
George Liebenguth left for St.
Paul Thursday, in response to a
letter asking him to assist in a drug
store
Archie Stewart and family were
down from Underwood during the
latter portion of last week, visiting
with G. c. Engerman.
Mrs. James Allen is now visiting
at Grafton, North Dakota, and writes
that she would be lonesome were it
not for THE GAzErTEs regular ap-
pearance.
A fire in barn at New Ulm last
Wednesday burned to death August
Bergen, worker on the railroad,
and seriously injured Chas. Han
son, another laborer on the con-
struction crew.
Prof. ]. L. Torrens of the Anoka
public schools, accompanied by his
wife and mother, arrived here last
Thursday afternoon. and will visit
with the family of S. j. Race during
the next ten days.
Mrs. Geo. B. Hughes gave par
lor party to about Is ladies of this
city last Wednesday afternoon in
honor of Mrs. o. E. Maxson of Mar
shall, who has been visiting at the
Hughes residence during the past
two weeks. Refreshments were
served.
The Mckay fishing party returned
home Sunday, while the Hughes
Engelhart party returned home on
Wednesday last. Both parties re-
port fair fishing at the lake and
brought home several kegs of sailed
fish. The bass catch was excep-
tionally good.
Blueberries were in the market
for the first time this season last
Wednesday. The berries indicated
a good crop. Peaches and plums
made their appearance a few days
earlier, while the northern straw
berries, far ahead of those from the
south, have been in the market for
a couple of weeks.
One of the heaviest rains of the
year fell here last Wednesday morn
ing. The skies darkened about
nine o'clock so that it was almost
impossible to see without lights in
doors, and shortly afterwards it
commenced to rain-or simply pour
down. Street cutters were over
run, in fact, the streets we're rivers
for short time. Then it bright
ened up, but rained during the day
at intervals. In the evening there
was another heavy rain.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1899-06-28

Miss May Perkins OF Minneapolis
is visiting with the family of Col
Asa Perkins of this city.
Mrs. Madison and daughter of
Hastings have been visiting with
the family of H. N. Bell during the
past week.
A. E. Fedderly, w. F. Deglow
and George Phillips of Columbus,
Wis, the former the purchaser of
the Lance farm, and the latter of the
Cummins farm, were in town over
Saturday and Sunday.
Maj. George L. Evans announces
his intention of resigning his posi-
ton as agent of the Indians east of
town as soon as he closes up the
business pertaining to the distribu-
ton of the annuity recently made.
Maj. Evans says that the salary at
tached to the position does not
warrant his continuance of the job,
inasmuch as the work occurs when
he is most busy with other matters
in which there is more money.
Postmaster George Tretbar and
his charming bride, of Lamberton,
were in the city for few hours last
Friday afternoon. They had been
driving up the Minnesota valley
from Fairfax, and while here they
visited some of the scenic points
along the Redwood river and falls,
departing for Lamberton after TAX
ing supper at Hotel Francois. Miss
Tretbar was formerly Miss Jew
ison of GAINESVILLE, teacher in the
Lamberton schools, and is an excep-
tionally accomplished lady.
The new firm of Peterson & Graf,
which has purchased the general
stock recently owned by Wolff,
Southwick & Angel, in the Masonic
block, will throw open the doors of
that institution on Friday morning
In addition to the stock purchased
of the trustee a stock of goods
brought over from Glencoe by Mr..
Graf will be offered at an excep-
tionally low price. The firm in
tends to give bargains on the entire
stock in the building with the view of
closing it out prior to the receiving
of goods for the fall and winter
trade. Mr. Graft has rented the
Houghmaster residence on Ramsey
Heights, which he will occupy with
his family after July 10th, while
Mr.. Peterson is still looking for a
residence for the removal of his
family from Glencoe to this city.
Quite a number of school districts
of Redwood county held annual
school meetings on the third Satur-
day evening of June. Each and
every one of these meetings are
illegal, and the districts will have
to hold another meeting on the
third Saturday evening in July.
This is due to the fact that the last
legislature changed the time for
holding the annual meetings from
the third Saturday evening in June
to the third Saturday evening in
July. The legislature of two years
ago last winter changed the date
from July to June, and the last
legislature set the date back to
where it originally was The fact
of the change has been frequently
published in the columns of this
paper during the past few months,
and school district officers who do
not take county paper and made
mistake as result should profit
by the experience and subscribe at
once.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1899-06-28

WHEAT, No. l. June u. 81 cents
No. 2,..............59 cents
No g.. 80 cents
Flax. 100 cents
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arm at the same time.

Dearest" he whispered, ''may hope that some day you will allow to claim this dear hand in mine?s
 I blushed as became a surprIa maiden, although the only wonder felt was that he had not asked me h fore.
 I murmured ''Yes" in my most duu accents, and immediately received nj reward for my acquiescence.
 My heart bounded in response to knock at the front door, soon ab, breakfast the next morning. I kna it was the unknown's hand that j., yielded the ponderous bronze ring heard in my distant dormitory the du opened and closed, and then there M! pause. Next a quick step on a stair, gentle tap on my own dQ and the entrance of the housema bearing a card.
 The piece of pasteboard bore [. loves name, and at the back. in pal ciled letters, this short sentence, 4Es you spare me a few minutes?9
 Not loverlike, certainly; but clotis it in loves own language. When entered the drawing-room I found ( unknown impatiently drumming fingers on the window. The face turned toward me was grave, not say gloomy; but, still unsuspicom went toward him with a gay welcol on my lips. He shook hands, certain but constrainedly.
 'I have sent for you" he said, ato to-dash it! I don't know how to what am going to say. It Is nj confoundedly awkward. The fact I had no right to ask you to be ] wife last night, for I cannot marry would"
 Why did you, then?" I ask coldly.
 Well, to tell you the truth, it VI that deuced wine at supper that did It went to my head at once, and waltz afterward finished the busine I am come to throw myself on yo generosity. My income dies with if l marry, and as I have DO professi 1 must keep single"
 "Go" exclaimed I, with a withert look, and pointing to the door.
 He obeyed me and went, and left ' most miserable being behind him.
 After the first paroxysm of outrag nature was over I crawled to the q lar, and I did not leave that plI till every bottle of gooseberry vii lay at my feet in shivered atomsi Exchange.
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New Napoleon Letter.

The historic chateau of Malmaison is gseIng restored by NJ Osiris. a wealthy Napoleon worshiper It is his tnten- sSon, says the London Chronicle, to turn it into Napoleonic museum. and 1o present it to the state in time for 1t to form one of the attractions of he great exhibition in 1900. Tn re- pairing the library very interesting find was made in the shape of let ter from Napoleon to Josephine, dat ed from the Trianon, August 15, 1S13, representing her with not saving mon sy. He advises her to put her affairs in order, not to spend more than G60,- o00 year and to save the other E &C., o00 Thus in ten years she would have accumulated a fortune for her grandchildren. Instead of doing this. however. l am told" he continues, that you are in debt. If you wish to please me take care to fill a fat stock Ing. What do you suppose would bs my opinion of you if knew you to bs An debt with an income of 5000 900 francs a year?''
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::,emi ~ QQeekIp Grapbtc.
HOW 1T WILL BE DONE.
The Manner in Which the Cotton
 Belt Boys Will Be Pad.

As was announced exclusively in Hast Sundays Graphic, the Cotton Egelt pay car made it's last visit to Pipe Bluff Monday. As stated hereaGt ter the employees all along the road will receive their pay from 4heir respective agents.
 Mr. Rringman, the hustling and spopaar Cotton Belt agent at this place, will have the honor and work of gixjng the boys their dough. "
 gbe employees will be paid in the lowing way. From the 18th of leach nonth to the lstof next month, the employees will get their money, he0oe they will have Is days time in which to draw their pay. Any time that they may choose between those dates, but they cannot secure it earlier than the 18th nor later lthan fthe ast.
 Each es1poye will be given an ddeatidcation card, when he anticl- Dates drawing his money. The schesks will not read Pay to Mr.
 or bearer, as heretofore, but to tue person individually. Each .aviN have to endorse his check here saftec before it car be received by .aaagene.
 This new method will puzzle the unerchants in regard to keeping aheie places of business open, for the paying of will continue for 15 days, beginning on the 10th of each sgnoa th.
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WINE IS A MOCKER. :"

It must have been about two years and a half ago that the elderly lady with a husband, residing in our Yil- lage, conceived the grand idea of mak- ing gooseberry wine. She communi- cated it to the elderly lady without husband. who again imparted it to the lawyers wife, a happy mother, with four unmarried daughters, of whom was, and, alas! still am, the young est.
 The elderly lady with husband prevailed upon that appendage to gather the fruit; and such was his good will that he arose at $ o'clock in the morning from his comfortable couch to obey her behest. He ap- peared at breakfast with laeerated hands and a perspiring frame; but his zeal sent him back to the garden the moment he had satisfied his ap- petite
 The elderly lady without a husband, having lost what the elderly lady with a husband possessed, was fain to help her cook with her own fair fingers. The lawyers wifes four daughters were pressed into their mothers ser vice, and most unwillingly plunged their fingers into the torturing bushes.
 After the picking was over the three ladies were divided in opinion as to whether the berries should be crushed halved, or left whole, each one fol- lowing her own conviction. The writer of this has an unpleasant recollection of standing for four hours while she cut every gooseberry clean through the middle, according to her mothers directions.
 In due time the wine was put into the casks, and the casks were rendered alright until the following spring, when the sparkling contents were bot tied and slowed in their different eel lars.
 My mother, I remember, was the happy possessor of six dozen; the elderly lady without a husband had two dozen less; but the elderly lady with husband carried off the palm of quantity. no less than twelve dozen of this homely liquor.
 But while the wine was yet in the casks there came to our village a young man with an unmfstakable air )f gentility about him. He had no occupation, yet his attire was good II quality and faultless in cut. His 1urse appeared well lined and quickly
 motied.
 II was whispered by some that he was an eccentric member of high fami y. and had quarreled with his relations all round, so that was how ae came to settle in our quiet neigh horhood. Others, more ma1iciously disposed, averred that he was a first class burglar.
 My sisters and I believed in the aforementioned version of the mystery, perhaps because it was romantic and suited to our girlish imaginations.
 He was invited to our village ;oirees once or twice a week, and as ne always sought me out the moment he entered the room I was a target for all the envenomed darts from the bows of the other girls.
 Meanwhile the gooseberry wine had been bottled and pronounced excellent by the select few who tasted it; all he bottles were sealed until the fol- lowing winter
 The festivities of the dark season were ushered in by small dance given by the elderly lady with hus- band Everyone was invited, even the
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MT. ". z. Tankersley. our well known real estate and insurance man. will leave Thursday for Water Valley. Miss, his old home, to visit relatives and friends for several we ks. He will be accompanied by Mrs. Tankersley and their son, Zack. Nr. Tankerslev has not visited his old home for 2 years and his stay there will doubtless be most bene- ficial as we'll as an interesting one.
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GAY FUNERALS IN BRAZIL.
Death Is Not solemn Anair with Rio
 Janeirlans.

Death Is Not Q solemn Anatr with RIO
 Janeirians.
 One of the first things that strike the eye of the stranger in Rio de Janeiro are some odd-looking carriages. You think there must be circus in town, but on inquiry are told those are hearses." Owing to the climate corpse cannot be kept over twenty-four hours, nor will the law allow it, and so many have their clothes made and funeral invitations printed before they are ready to die They do not regard death as seriously in Rio as we do in North America, but lay great stress on the outward show. Even infants are put into mourning for their forty-sec- ond cousin, poor and rich alike. re- ceived an invitation to the funeral of white paper having a scarlet border. Scarlet is the color used by the Bra zilians for the funeral decorations of the young, while violet is for adults. The invitation has not only the names of the parents of the child, but the grandparents, uncles, aunts and cou- sins l was supposed to bring a wreath or othe" emblem of artificial flowers (real ones are seldom used), and drive to the mourners' house. There I was met by an usher who took the wreath and led me into the "chamber of death, where the mourners and priests were praying for the departed soul Every article of furniture, pictures, knicknacks, etc, had been removed from the room, and the coffin was placed in the center, upon bier draped with scarlet cloth, around which the Wreaths, etc, were put. When the prayers had been said the father and brother carried the coffin to the hearse. l The hearse was also scarlet and gold. but oh! so shabby, and so were the two men on the seat, who were dressed rom head to foot in the same bright coiors, and looked more like organ monkeys than men. A closed cab led the procession, in which sat the priest Tn all his bright robes: then followed the hearse, after which, in open car riages, the male relatives and friends tho women attend any funerals).- Philadelphia Inquirer.
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MUCH IMPORTANT BUSINESS
Is Being Transacted by the U B. F.
 and 8. M T. Grand Lodge.

The second days session of the United Brotherhood of Friendship aad the Sisters of the Mysterious Tea, the two large colored organi- zatjons, which are holding the Grand Eodge meet here, convened prompt ay at 70 o'clock Tuesday morning.
 Gracd Master M R. Perry pre-. sided aud Rev. J. H. Hammond con. educted the divine services.
 Over one hundred delegates are in attendance. Among them are ]. C. Thomas aad wife, and D. T. Turner, of Fort Smith; R. M. Hammonds, lM. E. Hester and D. c. Hill, of Lit rEle Rock
 Much business of importance to 'fGe organization has been transact ed at this meeting, and the session promises to be a memorable one.
 At the night session Mrs. M. R. Percy, of Pine Bluff, delivered the rNelcome address and D. G. Hill, of Little Rock, the response. The lat Ser ia que of the most infuen tia ssol1ced meu in the State. He has faeen edito' of the American Guide. a cotored publication at Little Rock, for tea years and by his able writ  tugs has placed that journal among She first ot its kind in the United States.
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WANTeol

An honest, pushing, active sales man to sell improved Singer sewing machines and collect on accounts at and around Altheimer. No capital or experience required. Applicants must furnish their own horse and harness. We furnish wagon and machines. 4 $500 honesty bond is required. Address The Singer Mig Co.,. Pine Bluff. Ark.
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Three more condemnation suits were filed in the circuit court in this eitr today by Mr Smith C. Martin, attorney for the Pine Blun & Vest tern railway. They were filed against Mrs. Hanchi Bloom, Mir, L.. E. Cheek and Messrs. R. 5. Shomp- son & Son. These suits make six filed by the Pine Bluff < Western during the past month.
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She Was Angry.

Mrs, Latehours Addressing her hus- band, returning at a. m.)-Nice hour to be coming home! Nice company you've been in, no doubt. Latehours (nonchalantly)-Honi soft qui nal y pense. Mrs. Latehours-Yes. that's right! Come home and use bad lan- guage to your wife!
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EVERY BOTTLE OF WINE LAY IN
 ATOMS

unknown, although our hostess looked on him with anything but favor.
 The entertainment seemed meant to inaugurate the gooseberry wine rather than anything else, for instead of champagne our glasses were frequently filled with this home production.
 Our hostess, with beaming coun- tenance, told us that she wished the rising generation to patronize this harmless beverage rather than it's more potent reality.
 The unknown and I, after one waltz, strolled away to the conservatory. When we were alone he looked at me with sparkling eyes and flushed cheeks. gently pressing my hand within his
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Mss Sue Hampton, who has been the guest of Misses MrFadden in this city for a number of weeks, left this morning for Little Rock, where she will visit friends before returning to her home at Fordyce.
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Mrs C. " Butts, of Linwood, !, passed through the city Tuesday af- ternoon en route to Little Rock where she will be joined by her hus band and both will enjoy a vacation with relatives in Tennessee.
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Mir. F. ". LaBeaume. the efficient general passenger and ticket agent for the Cotton Belt with headquar- ters at St. Louis, paid the city a visit Tuesday. Mir Labeaume is one of the most competent railroad men in the South.
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~Fhe aorth-bound Cotton Belt pas sseoger train due here at 12:55 today. Was delayed hours and 30 minutes, aud did not arrive aere until nearly ss o'clock this afternoon. The cause -snf the delay could not be learned.
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Mir. George w. Johnston began work Tuesday on the construction of the telephone line to be construct ed between this city and Adams county farm. He will use convicts us laborers.
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Dr. L. B. Raschbaum is again in his old quarters, which were d few weeks ago damaged by fire. He will he pleased to have his patrons and friends call and see him.
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The reception and entertainment given by Miss Pressie Johnson at her home on Lakeside last night was one complete success, Full mention will appear in the society column of Sunday's Graphic.
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Romulus Woods, Cold Springs, Ark writes: Have used pr. NJ. A. Simmons Liver Medicine 9 years and can say with perfect truth that it is the best liver medicine ever saw. Think it much better than zeilin's and RlacS Draught. having used both.
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Mrs. Frank Fergus has returned from d visit to relatives in Indiana. where she went to improve her health. We are glad to state that she was much benefited by her visit.
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Messrs. A. <. Measles. of Cinein- natl, and S. B. McCourmie, of Ariz- oua, two famous capitalists, are at the TruIock today.
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Judge Jones has offered $25 re- ward for the capture of Sandy Will son, the little red headed negro who escaped from the chain gang while at work on the Warren road Tles- day.
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The dangers of a malarial atmosphere may be averted by occasionally taking Dr. NJ. A Simmons Liver Medicine.
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Conductor Warren Bald win of the Iron Mountain road. accompanied by his son, are guests at the Trulock today,
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To arouse dormant liver and secure per- manent regularity of the bowels, use Dr. NJ. A, Simmons Liver Medicine.
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MT. A. ]. Clemons, of Grady, is in the city today on business.
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John and George Hicks were com mitted to jail in this city by Justice Baldwin of W ashingtOn township today, upon charge of selling mortgaged property.
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Sick headache. wind on tue stomach, bil- fousness. nausea are quickly cured by few doses of Dr. Nj. A. Simmons Liver Medi- cine.
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Representative Creed Cald we'll is paying Memphis a visit.
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MT. John T. Marsh is in Arkadel phia today transacting business.
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Revs J . A. Anderson and J. k. Ca son and MT. J. M. Mccain and wife lett today for Sheridan to attend the Methodist Conference of the Pine Bluff District.
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For Boilers, Engines, Saw Mills and 60-sa Gin Stand and Condense on easy terms, write II. G. Cady, Pine Bluff. W lO4
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o. Mitchell, a negro, was locked up here Tuesday upon a charge of grand larceny.
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Mrs. R. H. NJ. Mills and son, Tracy and daughter, Mrs. Renfrow of Renner. Tex. are spending the day ut Snlnhur Springs.
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Mr. John Tanner leaves in a few days for Seafcy to sojourn there sew eral weeks.
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Mr. Will R.. Kirby, of Warner, is visiting in the city today Will, you are coming fl equently of late, what is the attraction?
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Mir. A. W. Mills is in Holly Grove Ark. in the interest of the "Cotton Belt" magazine.
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Mrs. J. w. Jackson and son lett Tuesday afternoon for Searcy' where they will sojoucn for a few weeks.
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Mir. K. L. Byrd, who has been dan gerously iii for number of days, IS reported to be much improved to- day.
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Mir. Alex Dceyfus mas gone to Ne" York City, where be will soiourn for a few weeks with hopes of improY- ing his health.
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Mr. William "Count" Levey l9aveA in a few days for Mt. Nebp, where he will sojourn tor few weeks.