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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-02-12

COLLEGE CHUMS' REUNION V Several Galloway College chums enjoyed a most pleasant afternoon at the home of Mrs. c. H. Burks on South Walnut street Friday after noon. They were most delightfully."- entertained in honor of Misses Blanche Bell and Gertrude Saunders of Hot Springs. The afternoon was spent in eonversing and the jolly college chums present told some in- feresting and thrilling experiences of the times when the college girls used to make raids on the hens nests and Talked" the round snelled products therefrom, and if the keeper of the visited quarters objected they would ~qaeeze their necks and assist them also in leaving the vicinity. A dain- ty luncheon was served by the eftf- cient and well known hostess, and those present are loud in their prais- es of the delightfulness of the affair. Those present were Mesdames ]. P. Jordan, T. W. sparks and H. I. Hol- derness; Misses Rose Stanley. Eddie Rutledge, Trip aud Mary Lindsay and Eva Mann.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-02-12

A RECEPTION-A reception was FA rendered Mr. and Mrs. John A. Rose, who were married at the Cath oiic church Wednesday, by the brides parents, MT. and Mr5. Joseph Moser. at their home on East Fifth avenue last Wednesday evening. Fully two hundred people were in attendance and danced te the sweet strains of music diseoursed on instruments in the hands of q competent orchestra. AS the wedding cake was being cut Miss Angie Merlo and MT. E. J. Ker- win rendered @ cake walk which as highly enjoyed. The evening was a most enjoyable one. Elegant re- treatments were served in several courses. Mir. and Mrs. Rose are now comfortably domieiled at the r beau tifully furnished home on West Fourth avenue.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-02-12

A THEATER PARTY-The theater "A party given by the six represen- tatiye society couples on last Thurs day evening to see "The Garpetbag- ger," b. Tim Murphy. was one of the cutest social functions given in
 theatrical circles for many months. The excellence of the production add ed greatly to the evenings pleasure. Th4 party included six beautiful and attractive young ladies, and no
 nandsomer costumes ever graeed the little play house. It was 8 pleasing sight to see the gay party in the
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-02-12

X SKATING PARTY-The present "A cold weather has frozen lakes and ponds and the society people have taken advantage of the seldom opportunity. A number of parties have been formed each day during the past week and several very en. ioyable afternoons were spent In skating. One of the jolliest aud m ost successful parties gotten up was the one which went to Pitts Lake Fri day and spent the afternoon skating oD the long, glassy surface. The party comprised the following Misses Grace York ard Neigh Ander son, Messrs. Will and John Hut, ] B. Talbot, Dr. J. ". Withers, H. B Mizell and Will Nichol.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-02-12

THE MARRIED LADIES-Mrs. F. B. Tomlinson's pleasant suite of rooms on West Fourth avenue pre- scented pretty sight Monday even ing, filled as they were, with party of Pine Bluffs fairest married ladies In pretty evening garb, seated at small tables enjoying games of the relgning fad-euchre. It was par ticularly congenial party, and the game proved unusually interesting. The prizes of the evenings contest fell to Mrs. E. c. Howell and MT. ". H. Riley. It Is needless to say that the gracious hostess acquitted herself most admirably. A dainty course of refreshments were served and hearti- ly enjoyed by ali present.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-02-12

ELM MEL K EN = | ! -inEIId ti0ns
 vill Aes fseued Wednesday an-
 rciBg rhe marriage of Miss Hat
 tpx Ken eY, of Rob Roy. and
 K. Io+eph P McDanel. of English.
 Meb will be solemn'zed at the
 .ae of the bride, Wednesday morn-
 March l, 1899. at II o'clock. Miss
 ,aneg is sister of Mrs. ". M.
 aseIy. and is the most popular
 3Ip in that section. Mir. Joseph P.
 IsDaniel is $ yourg and successful Banter of English, and has nHmer- Eas frien6ls in this city who with The B,raphic congratulate him upon win Inc such u fair young lady.
 I'd 2G
 INFERFERES = Owing to VI the Lenton season. which $ lE,e ing nea,. there willdoubtless be ~ few society events until after
 er. It has been 3 custom here aIoie to observe the pen3rcut.ai 4heesl. and IS T result many homes #p ei4sed and the nalis darkraeQ 20 | sr as riety iseaneesaed. From Che Bg e1eets ard elaborate affalrs for be past several weeks, things have bietea down in the social world to  lev nome weddings ntl5 napreten- l bus funetious. fhe chm fas been i iuoated to numerous causes, prtn- E paIy Ia grippe and uufayorable I leather. The week Just past was I ,! more lively nature than the one lat preceded it. aud eonse qHeatly e have more to note
 HISS GILLESPIE EN1 RETAINS. | -fhe fertal lnent Gi ell by .s aTy Gillespie at the nom of r parea $ on West Sixth avenue the evening of February 6th was e 9. the must novel, d. well as osf charming faacti sns of the seq n Naen he guests arrived ley re usherea into av aritaiie ca 3la's Faaise. Goi ieh ard sil yer hsa ts .A@r1ed rom true blue streamers bcouneated with "nany q loVer's 1f" ware Hse.a p-ef iSelv ie ti4cor- [
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1899-11-16

In choosing a Christmas gift for friend
what can afford more present or lasting
pleasure than subscription to TIE
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Which it is welcomed on Christmas morn
ing is renewed every week in the year.
The charm of it is disclosed little bv little
rs the months run their course. There
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Those who wish to present year.
subscription to a friend may also have
the beautiful new CoiPANloN calendar FOR
1900 sent with it. This calendar is re-
production in twelve color plintings Of
three exquisite designs by celebrated
American artist, member OF the Ame'i-
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this all the issues Of TIE CoMrANloS io1
the remains weeks OF 1899 are sent free
from the time subscription is received
for tie new volume.
illustrated Announcement Number
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for 1000 sent tree TO any address
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Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1899-11-16
City Council.

At the council meeting last night al
ordinance providing for the improvement
OF First ct from Fl to G st, and F at from
First st to its terminus was passed.
The tax levy for the year 1890 was
fixed at 20 mills.
The water committee was authorized tc
employ an engineer to locate lines in
South Aberdeen.
The following city election officers were
appointed: First ward-Judges, Conrad
Knudson and o. A. Myers; clerks, Henry
Spoon and l.. J. Koltz; inspector, J. B.
Haynes. Second Judges, N. S,
Arnold and John W. Farquar; clerks, w
W. Weatherwax and X. p. Campbell
inspector, p. +. Clark.
City attorney was instructed to draw
an amendment to South Aberdeen water
extension ordinance.
Petition of Edmund Croft for sidewalk
on Hume st between II and was read
and filed.
Contract for tending Heron st bridge
was awarded to Jas. B. Sullivan for $42O
per year.
Bond OF Geo. A. Black, clerk, was ap.
proved.
Report of water superintendent was
referred hacl, for correction.
Clerk was ordered to readvcrtise 70,
bids for Improvement of Hume street
from + street to Broadway, and II street
from River to Heron ST.
Water committee was directed to in
vestigatc HE pond at waite, works.
\ resolution for the rlanlliug Of Heron
eet from the bridge TO NJ street was
ald on the table.
The city attorney was instructed tt
prepare an ordinance TO extend the water
system to Leach 4 Ery,lcn's mill.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1899-11-16

It amuscs us to see some OF our OK
changes equirn IN an attempt f. offend
nobody. The newspaper that can BE
published in way to not offend any ore
is 4 jewel, and the editor is entitled to a
pair If golden wings. Ilunln nature is
50 constituted chat some like scandal
while others don't; some like to see
others "rippcd up the back" others
don't; some like TO lave the truth told
about them, others don't; some like to
take paper six or EIGHT wears and never
miss an issue or pay a cent, and get mad
and stop their paper when they get IL
statement Of their account, others don't.
It is not in the province Of Il newspaper
to please everyone, and the editor can
extract consolation from the fact that the
Lord himself failed TO please everybody
when on eartli.-Whatcom Blade.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1899-11-16
As Others sec Us.

The people OF Aberdeen are displaying
the same qualities in building up their
town tiAt made Seattle the metropolis Of
the state. They ru' t'eir shoulders to
the wheel when special floYi il rcuulcd.
md all work together, a manufacturing
company recently EXPIRE ~ls willing
ness to establish its plant ,iicic ii certain
assistance WAS given. > committee was
appointed, and within less tlan five days
a mill site valued at 4 2iN WAS donated
and $4,000 in cash raised, AND another
.Hdustry ai'Ied to the city. Wi'hin IT,
past year tac people OF Aberdeen la G
raised Owen I'll coo in subsidies, auG aye
rcaping the icAarl OF their public
-pirltedncss in q rapidly Increasing popa-
jation and in the increasing value Of the
town property. y community gifted
with this spirit IS bound to be successful.
Tie very TACT Of its existence is sure to
attfac! individuals and companies seek
ing location. 1t j. safe to say thai
aberdeen is all light seattle POST
intrIlippnrrr
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1899-11-16

The steamer Grace Dollar and the
schooner San Buenaventural sailed from
the Anderson 4 Middleton mill Tuesday
for San Francisco.
Pure Whiskey HARPER Perfect Whis-
key HARPEk Every bottle guaranteed
HARPER Sold by l.. W. WALKER,
Aberdeen, Wash. off
II. c. ucermans was up from floquiam
during the week in an effort to have the
Panel 4 Folding Box Co. change its plans
and build at lloquiam, but was too late.
The Modern restaurant, on Heron ST..
between + and G, fills long felt want
in Aberdeen. A strictly first class res.
taurant at moderate prices. Call and
try it.
A contract was let on Saturday to the
Seattle Bridge Co. for the construction OF
Il bridge across the Chehalis river at
Ccdarville for $500, by the county com
missioners.
The w. l.. church has secured the ser
vices OF Mis- Belle Wood, as soloist and
leader. in their choir. for the music to be
rendered IN tha, church during the
Christmas season.
l. W. Mason, ol this city, and Edmund
Croft of Markham, are erecting Il two
story business building just west OF the
roal 3f,cc The lower door viii be used
~,
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1899-11-16
If NJ ENTION.


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esday afternoon
koya' steel range S2S''o III
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Vincmire and Thos. Morgan
rom Montesano iHesday'
" find what you want call att
< ilollner's.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1899-11-16
Crecch Bros. are now we'll equipped to

Creech Bros. are now we'll equipped tc
do such pile driving as comes in theil
line, as general contractors. They have
recently built new floating driver on Il
scow, 2Ox3O feet, with 60 feet gins and a
800 lb. hammer, driven by % II. p.
engine, that is the best driver thu oughout
ever on the harbor. They also have a
land driver for that class OF word.
Albert Ashton was tried in the superior
court yesterday on charge Of burglar
izing bath house at Cohasset beach last
summer and acquitted. On the trial it
was shown that while Ashton broke into
the house he did not do so with intention
to steal, but to find place to sleep, the
stealing of whisky and cigars having been
an afterthought induced by finding these
articles Of luxury in such an unexpected
place.
The Sisters Fair in aid OF st. Joseph g
hospital, which opened in Firemen's
Hall Tuesday evening, is meeting with
gratifying success, large crowds being in
attendance each evening. 1t is evident,
from the patronage the fair is receiving,
that the benefit this hospital is to the
community is fully appreciated. vocal
and instrumental progam is rendered
each evening, and supper, as we'll as ice
cream and cake is served. Tonight and
Saturday night the Aberdeen Fire De
paitment land will give concerts at the
fair.
Every period has its own peculiar
ethics. \ pon. in the latter OF today is
that, like hospitality and acts OF dsin-
guished public spirit and enterprise, adj
retti si0a avert llom more direct results,
is recognized rs dcnoting the caiber and
the personal character oi the man in Il
luo.nion to adre,tise Conversely, the
merchant or manufacturer never advcr-
Using, like The unacceptable, iliberal and
unenlerprisire ci zen, is readily and nm
crfingv SGT down accordingly. Consist
ent advertisers advertise with clear I'M
'n,linr If this principle and d lively
appreciation OF it's !rnils.
''a'e y Kern have govt Along so wen
with their contract on the construction oi
the Gray's huihor i,ty that they will
stop operations on II Tor ire winter as
they VIII be able to finish llle work next
llMef within the SPECIFIED tlme, says
aa =. ~ patch 10 We Ji"5oAii'N.
a..
ihs Na NlicA Nley nave used I"
carry rock around from lhe iolu'''''i"
! VIII be used to carry lumber rom Gray :
nnpor to aan Francisco each having i"
carry capacity Of l,aoo,V17 feet. Iney
iaNeI Wy the ''| @t'hsol' NA'
/ SAL raf y san, ~ De N7'N IN h''of"o'e
weather II IS 'he nsflnw'c intention 70
/ rig these balges as !oul mastcd sclooh'
ers. bnl 1T tine present time only Two
iuasts "il DC placed Ill position. a con
! tract has also been made by Hale x
Kern - take quantity Of pl'-ns from
'he Columbia to Fan Franclsco on 'Aese
bafges, which will be used IN building Il
neW dock at the Mare island navy yard.
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Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1899-11-16

Tie healthy old man wears his gray
hairs like a silver crown. What il he be
threescore ~ d ten il there is still fire in
his csc, hfmnoss in his step, command
in his voice and wisdom in his counsel?
lie commands love and reverence Vet
how few wear the mantle Of age with dig
nifty. Dim eyed, qnernlous Of speech
hating In step, childish in mind, they
dag supelfluous on the stage" dragging
ont The Tag end Of life in simple exist
encc. The secret OF a healthy old age is a
healthy middle age. The man who takes
care OF his stomach who keeps his body
properly nou,ished, will find that the
body does not fail him in old age. The
great value Of Dr. Picrce's Golden Medi
cal Discovery lies in the preservation Of
the working power Of the stomach and
other organs OF digestion and nutrition.
From this center is distributed the nour.
ishment OF the whole body, the salt for
the blood, the lime for the bones, phos.
pilates for the brain and nerves. a sound
stomach means sound man. A man
who keeps his stomach sound by the use
OF "Golden Medical Discovery" will wear
the crown Of gray hairs rs BELTS a mon.
arch, with dignity ard ease.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1899-02-03

FL elegante p1blico puerorriqueho podra encontrar
nuestro esabecimento surtdo
radismo seeco de calzado de todas cases compile
el que puedan ofrecer las mas repu-
tadaS casas de America
Al efecto no hemos perdonado medic nj sacrihcio al
guno para que nuestros actyos coresponsa
les mantengan siempre la atura de los ltmos ade
lantos de la moda de las exgencas e capricho mas
rehnados.
Las importantes compras realizadas por de
socos Europa hacen concebr la esperanto de
que e pdblco de esa Isa segua dspensandonos pro-
teccion simpatias. e
Desde Ell mas senclo zapato hasta el par de botas
mas cIic aqu sc encuentra toda la serie. sssse
En- nuesro ramo de peleteria nmensa
escogida la exisencia que tenemos.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1899-02-03
ESClSIBANIAS

Elp1blico podra encontrar
siempre en- ell /" Boletin Mer-
cantil " un extenso y variado
surtido de las mismas. Las
hay de multitud de precios,
desde Is centavos hasta 20
y rs pesos, muy elegantes y
lujosas. En- tinteros de cris-
tai de roca Sc puede escoger
muchO.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-02-14
HOME LOVERS FIRST CHOICE
Swiss Maidens Are SOrely Hampered
in Their Choice by Tn
ditIOn.

II the American girl was as restricted
~ her choice Of husband as the cir
IT mountainous Switzerland she woult
quickly emigrate from the land of lib
rrty TO set up a republic of her owl
governing in some convenient section
Il the globe.
Swiss muidens have wide and dee;
"ourtship license. but III many of tn
@antons they are allowed but n narru,
choice OF bridegrooms. il beng r:Su!
"usly enforced. If unwrii,eN. law Tia.
'hey must marry YOU g.; their ow
Heighborhood. In MANY Images eve!
inGrrlaErnhlc youth belongs TO 4 $;
riety whose sole object is TO prcveI
any and every youth from outside froI
coming a-rourting the maidcns of III
society's village.
The society has password. frequent
~ changed-aimost never divuIged. )
lover Of the village. if challenged. give:
the password and il is an open sesame
through the on-guard ranks of the pro
tective society.
He may climb and WOO uninterrupted
undisturbrd. But the lover from afa!
Inust fight his way past The challenging
'entinelS or use the shrewdes1 and mos,
successful stealth
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-02-14
THE NEWSPAPER LAW.
All Subscribers Should Read the
Following Law and Avoid Trouble.

All Subscribers Should Read the
Following Law and Avoid Trouble.
l. All subscribers who do not
give express notice to the contrary
are considered wishing to continue
their subscription.
2. IT subscribers order the discon-
tinuance Of their periodical the pub
Usher may continue to send it unit,
all ARE arages are paid.
3. Ii subscribers refuse or neglect
to take. their periodicals. from the
office to winch they are directed, they
are responsible until they have set
tied their bills and ordered them dis
continued.
4. Subscribers moving to othe
places without informing the pub
Usher, and the papers are sent to the
former address, they are held re-
ponslhle.
b. The courts have decided that
refusing to take periodicals from the
office or removing and leaving them
uncalled for, is prima fdcie evidence
of intended fraud.
6. If subscribers pay in advance
they are bound to give notice at the
end of the time they do not wish to
continue taking it, and the subscriber
will be responsible until an express
notice with all arrearages are sent to
the publisher.
Z. The latest postal laws are such
that newspaperpubishers can arrest
anyone for fraud who take a paper
and refuses to pay for it.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-02-14
JOINT STATEMENT
OF TIE
Auditor and Treasurer of
ElkO County
For the Quarter Ending Dec. 81, 1898
STATE OF NEVADA,
County uF ELKo. ss'
AUDITORS OFFICE.

AUDllOtS > OFFICE,
tLKo, Dec. 81, 1893
To the Honorable Board of COunty
Commissioners Of Elko county, New. !;
GENTLEMEN:-We herewith submit
our QaIterly Report of the Finances
OF the county for the quarter ending
Dec. 81, 1893.
Respectfully submitted,
CA. WATKINS, Auditor.
j. A. MCBRIDE. Ire asurer.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-02-14


There is one New York club woman
who has a sense Of humor. In fact, to
be on the safe side. there are several
~ho have a claim" in that direction
Jays the Sun. But not all Of them are
able to sense the joke when it happen!
20 be on them. This woman. however
has this ability and proves il by telling
his story about herself:
at one time" she says. I'VE had II
.olorcd butter who stayed with us for
yearS. who admired my husband inn
'nenscly. lie thought that DR.. Il
was marvel Of manly beauty. as wei.
as the embodiment Of all the virtues
domestic. professional and otherwise
~ course. quite agreed with the but
:er on this point. but the fact is. some
inr> pinned 10 have him pass his Ell
ihusi;s,ir compliments around TO III,
family. and not bestOw them all OH tbt
doctor. 50 One morning. when ID
II had Gsi left the breakfast tabI.
.Snd was even then TO be seen. an imlr.s
inf Picture. as he stood on the from,
steps drawing on his gloves, remarked
10 james:
CDR Il is n handsome man. ism,
hep"
yves. ma'aml Deed an he Is
na'am! with gratifying enthusiasm.
Then. hoping to get rise from
.'nmcs. added with an absent-mindet
ir ms IL ! scarcely knew what salt
but was just uttering my inmosl
thoughts
"l!ow in the world do you suppose
that such handsome man as DR.. Ii
ever happened TO marry such a homely
woman as ami
"Well, James just stopped short and
rolled his eyes and shook his head al
III he gave ii up. Then he calculated:
"'Gawd knows. ma'am!'"
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-02-14
TOOK HIS WIFE'S ADVICE.
Dut the Ingenious Woman Did Not
Know Where Man Should
Garry Ills Money.

WHEEL the man whose haircut showed
shat his wife had peculiar notions as IT,
he way man should dress his hail
quit giving ADVICE. one OF lie listener.
said. reports Imc New York Sun:
NO man has more rrs,'"c: Tor "a WON
an thai have. bun | >I.u.. .; scr lake
The advice Of my wife agar ahuu
money matters. She iu..i,;.,. rruu my
hiding my salary 20 if | sh,t.:, ug hcI
up the highwaymrn wuuIGnI %rI il !
draw my stipend AT sin p IN. and il
quite dark before get home. She j. !
good hIder III the house. bnt her in!cn
IN that line Stops there. Now. she Eat
the brilliani idea that | ShoulG pui IN,
envelope containing my munCy urder
The sweat band Of my hat, Highway
men would never look there. and wuu!,
never rob man of his hat. After she
bad made this suggestion about A..
times ] accepted il. went home IL
usual on the elevated had Sigh.
attack Ut vertigo in the ear. and the
man who always knows what to do
said ! needed fresh air. and threw up
The window. In doing so he knocked of
my Int. ! went home bareheaded and
broke -
A New York Club '. oman Proves That
She HIS Humor by Telling n
Joke on Herself.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-02-14
RECEIPTS FkoM ALL SOURCE

RECEIPTS FkOM ALL SOURCES.
Balance i'll Treasury Sept.
30, lo9S...:....... ....S15,49O u
General licenses. :. 1922 IS
Per Prop lax 1885,. l.O6lOl
Fees colted by Co
officers ......... Sill 40
Gaming licenses. 10000
Irregular sources. 1OI 90
P Ii fax, 1898 .... 1877 90
Elko special scho, i
funu ........... 4O1 Is
Property tax, 1893, 58,027 OIL
State school APP
portionment :. .....
Total. ...... s64,650 80
Total Receipts. .S79,84l 55
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-02-14

The above balance stands to the
credit OF the varions funds as per
Treas urer's Balance Sheet, dated
Dec. 81. 1898:
TREASURER'S BALANCE SHEET.
Cash i'll treasury to the credit of the
varions funds, Dec. 81, 1893: