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Evening star., 1899-07-08
AFTER THE BATTLE,
His Only Regret Was That He Had
Missed So Much

1t was the evening after the Fourth as
the glorious sun was sinking to its gorgeous
couch of red and white clouds and blue
sky. and the small boy packed in cotton.
lint and a splint or two was lying with his
face to the west while his father sat by
his side tanning him. He was doing as well
as could be expected and was already able
to talk
Papa, he said in a dreamy, Ianguorous
tone, did they have Fourth of July when
you was a little boy?"
"Oh, yes, my son." answered the father.
Just the same kind they have now?'
Just the same.
A1d did you celebrate when you was a
little boy?'
Yes but 1 was more careful than Won
were, and didn't get hurt So"
guess you didn't have much fun, did
you: ne asked, trying to turn toward his
father.
The father looked at the combination of
bandages and boy on the bed and smiled.
tnought did, but perhaps l was mis-
taken, he replied.
At this point the doctor came in and rnade
II unpleasant for the boy for some minutes
inen ne went away and the boy sniffied
aWhite and resumed conversation with his
father. ~
year,? he asked.
There's nothing on earth can stop it.
guess replied the father with patriotic
pride.
That's good amt it?'
We all think so in this country.
AND how long since it started?" persisted
the boy, who should have been trying to 90
to sleep. ~ ~
Ever since 177S; about a hundred and
twenty-three years"
shade OF disappoin tment swept over the
>, Gee. pop he exclaimed, how much
I've missed, and then the father insisted
mat ne must stop talking and try to get
some much-needed rest
Evening star., 1899-07-08
A CLEAR RIGHT OF WAY.
There Was Nothing to Interfere If He
Chose.

When first came into the mountains of
west Virginia to look after the coal inter-
ests OF an eastern company L boarded at
a little tavern in the county town presided
over by a good-looking woman of forty.
VINO, as L had understood, was a widow.
She was keener- -witted and more entertain
ing than the average mountain woman. and
l rather enjoyed talking to her. One even
lns' after 1 had been her guest about three
weeks, l found myself alone with her or,
the porch of the house, and we chatted
along very pleasantly about men and yvn
men and life generally.
Amt you married?" she asked. in re-
sponse 10 something | had said leading up
TO such question.
on, no. l laughed; I'm an unhappy
old bachelor. >
Wen, you oughter be ashamed NV yer
self, she said, with spirit
am, aSSented. But how is a man
their share?' N'
But they will eff they ever git the
chance" she contended
II easy enough for you to say that" L
sald, because you felt that Way toward
your husband when he asked YOU"
Ny husband" she almost shouted 81
main got no husband nor never did have. y
"hy-why," ! stammered, Il understood
you were a widow
Well, 1 amt.
DO You mean to tell me that as good
vet?' -- ''o iidiu
She hesitated moment before answer
ing. ~
In course I am" she said, and her voice
soitened, but L hain't no objections to
bein' married woman"
Goodness knows how 1 got out of 1t and
sun remained star boarder;" but L did
ana L didnt sit out on that porch in the
evening any more, either.
Evening star., 1899-07-08

From the pHYladelphia Times.

o 'He II 1,5511aue1pHffa 1Ines'
With the advent, of the thirsty days there
has developed a new species of petit lar
ceny aneng small boys who are agile
enough t6fnhang ION the tail of a wagon.
The dispensers OF soda water, with syphon
attachments to the bottles. have been mys-
titled of late by having the bottles In the
rear of th4o wagon arrive at their destina-
tions erapot. The syPhons were tried and
The boysso of North 7th street, however.
were they so disposed, could easily solve
the mystery, for TN several occasions they
deliberately sucking the contents of the
bottles through the syphons. Policemen of
the district have had some little fun
spanking ragged seats Of trousers, but as
yet no arrests have been made.
Evening star., 1899-07-08

with some of those marvellous inventions of
his. You heard about his sizzelator?'
II believe 1 have heard about something
| like that"
Il can figure out a thing or two and I'll
bet l know what has happened. It's ap-
palling when you think of it. These in
ventors are getting hold of more than they
can manage. That sizzelator is a wonder
full machine"
'T never understood exactly what it was
supposed to do
Nor l. But you remember he expressed
fear that if he ever set 1t a-gong at
full speed in his effort to communicate with
Mars he might set fire to the atmosphere
on this earth. / wouldn't spread this
went with air of secrecy. because
there is no need of worrying the public
after all the danger is past. l believe in
that young man implicitly and I admire
his talents. but 1 think you and I and
few more sensible people ought to draw up
a paper and warn him not to do ii again
Mot to do what?'
Take chances with the szzelator. 1t was
like the fatal key which Bluebeard gave
his wife. The temptation has been too
much for him. He has been fooling with
it. He got to experimenting in his labora-
tory, and he said to himself, just as the
the old machine full tilt this once just
for luck and see what she'll do That
was the day when the thermometer jumped
for 100 in the shade and oxygen got so
scarce that everybody had to breathe on
half rations The little white clouds dis
appeared in a flash in the intense blue
which looked like the flame of gas jet
next the burner. He was probably scared
nearly to death. and you can't blame him"
But the atmosphere didn't burn"
mo. He probably succeeded in COM
municating with Mars all right You know
their civilization is great deal older than
ours. They have telescopes that ours
couldn't be compared to. They have doubt
less had sizzelators for years. And when
we were in they dragged one of them out
loaded II up with fire-extinguishing chem
icals and pointed 1t this way It's mag
nificent," he added with q far-away look
and sigh, but the general public has
some rights. and he really ought to be
more careful"
Evening star., 1899-07-08
The silent Firecracker,

The Silent Firecracker.
1t lies in a heap
OF debris, and they'll sweep
1t aside with the dust of the street
A few days ago
1t put forth a brave show;
Now It's left to detection complete.
1t might yet make a noise
If the frolicking boys
Would pause to assist It a bit.
But 1t fingers at rest,
Full of ardor suppressed
The cracker that never got liz.
My good Uncle Jim
1t reminds me of him
His talents are too good to lose.
But they don't seem to reach
His turn for speech.
Luck hasn't ignited the fuse.
And while some tiny suuib
Splutters fiercely and glib
And seems to be making a hit,
He is somehow forgot
And left out with a lot
OF crackers that never get lit.
Evening star., 1899-07-08
Ladies' in Trouble.
From Life

Colonial Danes must not be angry be-
cause the public smiles whenever their
society is mentioned. The whole scheme
is based on principles too diminutfve and
undemocratic for any real American to
accept without a blush. The pleasure the
danes derive from their existence-as an
organizations due, we suspect, TO a feel
ing of exclusiveness.
This exclusiveness. while dear to the
feminine mind. is not one of the serious
principles on which to establish a society
that is TO kindie warm enthusiasm in this
especial republic.
Evening star., 1899-07-08
About Right.

From the Detroit Free Press
THAT Englishman said the American par
lor was the funniest thing he had seen in
this country"
"Why so?"
We'll, he said we have dental parlors.
Ice cream parlors and shaving parlors.''
Evening star., 1899-07-08
Confused.
From what-to-Eat


Caller-'I understand that your husband
distinguished himself at the banquet last
evening
Mrs. Run,by-'.Possibly. but 1t was more
than he could do when he reached home"
Evening star., 1899-07-08
A Bond OF Fellov.h,p

From the Detroit Free Press.
Women who wear eyeglasses or specta-
cles are always congenial''
Yes; they like to tell each other how
they had to put them on long-Iong before
age had anything to do with it."
Evening star., 1899-07-08

From Life,


Father Co son from whom he has just ac-
cepted a cigar)-"Excellent! How much
did you pay?'
Son-"They're three for a quarter"
Great Scott! And l content myself with
two for a nickel
That's different matter If I had as
large family as you to support shouldn't
smoke at all"
Evening star., 1899-07-08

PUCK.
Parson Goodman-"Little boys, do you
know just why 1t is that you are shooting
off that cannon and those giant crackers?"
Boy-"SureLths old slob wot lives in that
house hates boys and can't stand noise and
won't let US play ball in his iotr'
Evening star., 1899-07-08

when my typewriter girl went away.
what do you thinkf"
We'll, what?
"She left a notes for the new girl telling
her was very: shaiky In the use Of shaiT
and will TIT Bita.
Evening star., 1899-07-08
A Cure for R,ues.
From the Indianapolis Journal. i

From the Indianapolis Journal.
when I get utterly low-splrited," said
the nervous man. II find spin on my
wheel does me q world of good"
1t Is the exercise said his friend
81 think not. I am SO glad to get home
alive that feel good all the rest of the
day"
Evening star., 1899-07-08
A Drive.
From Puck.

The golf player" said the captious
critic, may be born, but his clothes are
fearfully and wonderfully made"
Evening star., 1899-07-08
A Monoteaist.
From Puck.

From Puck
Noel Iittie-"Fuddy says a good thing.
occasionally"
Bryton Early-"Yes: but one gets tired
hearing it,
Evening star., 1899-07-08

'Well, my dear admiral, and how did you
sleep?'
fly flew in at the window and was Hopping
around all night-couldn't get wink Of
Sleep
"Ah. dashed dangerous things, butter
6iesr'
Evening star., 1899-07-08


Not many people know that the average
growth of the finger nail is 1-32 of an inch
per week. OF a little more than an inch and
a half per year observed a physician to
the writer recently. THE growth, how
ever. depends to q great extent upon the
rate Of nutrition, and during sickness and
abstinence from good nourishing food IT is
retailed- Nails grow faster in summer
than in winter. and the growth differs for
different fingers, being usually most rapid
IN the middle finger and slowsst in the
thumb
The average time taken for each finger
nail to grow its full length. is about four
and a half months. and at this rate a man
OF seventy years of age would have renew
ed his nails lS6 times Taking the length OF
each nail at half inch ne would have
grown seven feet nine inches of nail on
each finger. and on all his fingers and
thumbs an aggregate length of seventy
seven feet six inches.
They were talking OF dreams, when the
volunteer who was shot through the hip at
San Juan spoke up.
1T is strange said he. how the real
and the unreal are sometimes connected In
dreams. l had an experience down at
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1899-12-27

clme down Sunday to spend Christ
mas with the latter's parents at the
Lakes.
A number of young folks gathered
at the home of Frank Notion last
Thursday evening. Refreshments were
served and pleasant time was en-
joyed by all.
William SHINING died suddenly
last Wednesday morning at 9 O'Clock
at his home in Vail township. The
funeral was held Thursday afternoon
at the brick school house. Mr.. Sim
ming was a we'll. known farmer of this
to vn, and shortly before his death as
sured his family he was going to meet
his Saviour. He leaves large family
to mourn his loss.
The Christmas exercises were held in
the German Evangelical church. The
church was beautifully decorated with
flowers. In one corner of the church
the Christmas tree stood, lighted with
candles, and!laden with many beauti-
full presents. The minister, Mr. Rachel,
received a number of useful presents,
among them being a ten dollar gold
piece. A large crowd was present and
good time enjoyed.
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NEW AVON.

\ Happy New Year to all.
H. Sherman visited the school in
district No. one day last week.
Miss Flora Patterson closed her school
last Saturday for two weeks vaca-
ton.
Clarence Rachel assisted VIM. Lin
deman in the store few days last
week.
Miss Pearl Seitz of Redwood Falls
visited Mrs. G, Hauptli and family
last Sunday.
Mr.. Grundt returned home from
CORTLAND last Thursday, where he has
been visiting with friends.
Miss Maud Woodwork is taking q
weeks vacation, and has left for her
home in Redwood Falls.
F. Murset and family and Mr.. Lind
eman and family ate their Christmas
dinner with G. Hauptli and family.
A number of young people gathered
at the home of G. Norman last Thurs
day evening and q pleasant tipe was
spent. VA
Mr.. and Mrs. B. Simpson of Belview,
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TRUE BLUE.

Such is the patriotic title of the
military drama to be produced I'M
der the auspices of the w. R. c. on
Jan. 30 and 81. Although dealing
with incidents of the late war, it is
not built on animosity or hatred,
but portrays the feelings of those
who stood divided among themselves
as to which flag their loyalty be-
longed. Deep pathos prevades the
play, especially in such scenes as
that picturing the boys incarcerated
in Libby prison and their priva-
tions; or the death scene where the
oath of vengeance is taken over the
body of Col. Waye. The beautiful
is shown in the six pretty tableaux
of categorical characters, in which
over 30 young ladies will partici-
pate. A thrilling battle scene is
promised. ''Tenting Tonight on
the Old Camp Ground is a pretty
scene where boys in blue are seen
encamped. There is also view of
the guerilla encampment. The
words of the play are of very high
character and give opportunity for
effective work on the part of our
local actors, who are giving their
respective parts conscientious stu
dy and constant rehearsals; while
the costume and stage setting is
being given more than ordinary
care by those having the drama in
charge. In the comedy lines the
participants have generous oppor-
tunities, which must be heard to be
appreciated. ''Uncle Ned, a faith
full old servant, brings many smile
over his liability Pat, YER
liable bogtrotter, has coined fresh
joke every day since his part was
assigned. While Jake most
loyal Dutchmana is most amusing in
his dialect, witticisms and apt
speeches.
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OkAWA.

loot, foot, loook out for the cars!
Seaforth post-office is now establish
ed.
Wheat, wheat, wheat! coming in
steady.
Will Cloudy is buying wheat for
Bingham Bros.
A good time to expand is on Christ
mason turkey.
Our elevators are nearly running
over with wheat.
Mrs. VIM. Pratt drove to the county
seat one day last week.
VIM. Longbottom contemplates
starting barber shop. A good thing.
Will, push it along.
Does THE GAZETTE reach your
home? If not you should subscribe at
once. 1t only costs 81 year, and see
all the news you can get.
Fred. Potratz and Mr.. Murphy, the
creamery man, were in town one day
last week. Mr.. Murphy was looking
after the welfare of the creamery at
this place.
We wasn't aware that it is leap year,
but certain young lady drove into
town one day last week and took one
of our young business men for nice
buggy ride.
J. G. Pratt is charging the interior
OF his store and putting in new post
office cabinet, and it must be that he is
also going to add a larger stock to his
already good sized stock.
A number of the neighbors gathered
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Chas.
Davis one evening last week and spent
a few pleasant hours. Some played
euchre, while the younger ones tipped
the light fantastic until they got tired,
and then Mrs. Davis served fine sup
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Amos Jorgensen is working for j. H.
Ladd.
Geo. Evans was in Redwood Falls on
business last Friday.
Eichten Bros hardware store is
ready to receive the merchandise.
Little girls have arrived at E. Hof-
mans, B. H. Pelzel's aud Henry
Schrader's
John Olson is spending the holidays
with old friends and relatives in Hol-
lingdal, Norway.
Most of the young people who are
away to school or teaching, are home
spending their vacation.
E. H. Evans, Jerry Bellig and Jos.
Bellig are doing a profitable business
hunting skunks and other furbearing
animals.
CD. Lawrence paid visit to the
New Avon creamery recently. He re-
ports that the new residence which
that institution is erecting for their
sbntter-maker is about completed. It
is 16xM with two stories.
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REVERE.

II. Heidel went east last Saturday.
A. H. Bredley was up to Walnut
Gro"e last Tuesday.
E. Rasmussen was an eastbound
passenger Saturday.
Jens Nicolayson went to Minneapo-
lis to spend Christmas.
= Miss Hanna Monsen is at Cotton
wood, Minn., on visit.
Another building is going up on the
east side of Main street.
The merchants here had a good trade
the days beforei Christmas.
Erik Travaas has returned home
again from Story City, Iowa.
Miss Cora Dittbenner went to Nor
gan Saturday to spend Xmas.
A surprise party was rendered Miss
Cora Dittbenner Friday evening.
H. H. Dahl and family visited with
Mr.. and Mrs. Newhouse Sunday.
Knute Evenson left for St. Paul
Tuesday to hire out to work in the
woods.
Miss Ida Jehns came up from Stay
ton to visit with her sister, Mrs. John
Schultz.
81. II. Dahl was down to the twin
cities with a carload of cattle and hogs
last week.
We understand that F. e. Keith has
sold his stock of merchandise to a mar
ty from New Ulm.
A. Anderson took the two o'clock
passenger Saturday. He went on a
visit to friends at Hanska.
Stock must be in good demand and
on the raise, as q party at this place
seems to have sold the same COW totwo
or three parties.
Ida Halvorsen, who is teaching
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GALES.

w. J. Croft returned from Wisconsin
on the 18th.
Miss Chris was a guest of Miss Liv-
ingston Saturday.
Charles Robertson went home Satur-
day to spend vacation.
Louis Larson and wife visited at H.
Montgomery's Saturday.
Cynthia aud Nettie Leonard visited
the Misses Porter Sunday.
H. G. johnson and family are visit
ing at the Nettiewyynnt farm.
Otto and Fred Goltze and sisters
visited relatives at Balaton recently.
Theodore Mondale left on the 10Th to
spend the holidays with bis parents.
Frank Reynolds and family were
guests at William Persons last Sun
day.
Charles Filkins and family left Sat
urday afternoon to spent the holidays
with parents and friends in Iowa.
Miss Ethel Halves of Mapleton,
Mimi, and Archie belong of Hector,
visited at II. l.. Gilbert's the asst week.
Thomas Johnson and Miss Ethel
Croft were married by L. F. Badger OF
Tracy at the home of the brides par
ents on the afternoon of the ID.
Virginia Harrington's reading Fri
day evening was finely rendered and
enjoyed by those present, as also was
the music given by the Misses Lam
port and Slower.
| The Christmas exercises were held
in the NJ. E. church Friday night I'M
der the auspices of the Mothers Circle
The program was furnished by the
schools in districts 81 and 81, and was
excellent, showing great care in train
ing by their teachers, Misses Living
ston and Chris. The music was unus-
ually good and the song, "The Bride.
groom Cometh,' by the ten virgins,
was we'll worthy of special notice. The
Christmas tree was large and presented
a beautiful appearance, loaded with
handsome presents. S. S. Gale made
No l Santa Claus and created great
merriment among the little people
with whom he is a prime favorite. A
very enjoyable evening was had by the
large crowd present.
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REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

John B. Cork to Charles Ely, sci OF
nw4 of section "a, Vesta, 500.
Catharine G. Riheldaffer to J. NJ.
Wilson, lot 66, auditors subdivision
No. OF, section 1, Redwood Falls, 800
Asa D. Lord to Lorenzo and William
Smith, nw4 of section 6, Springdale,
$1,000.
Nj. Norseth to Wendla Tingren, NJ OF
nw4 of section 9, Underwood, 1899.
Winona & St. Peter Land Co. to
William Bloedow, el of sci of section
10, Waterbury, 500.
Winona & St. Peter Railroad Co. tC
Robert Eitel, WI of sw3 of section =
Westline, s9l3.e4.
Winona & st. Peter Railroad Co. tc
Ellif H. Sorlien, WI Of nwi and nwi OF
section 81, Westllne, $1,947.9s.
Fred. c. Grove to Carl K. Broste, s!
of sci of section 81, Westline, $3.50.
Miles s. Huntoon to w. J. Swoffer
lots II and Il, block "a, Walnut Grove
$215.
D. R. Cameron to E. o. Chapman
swl of section Is, Kintire, $3.50.
Minneapolis Threshing Machine Co
to Minnie B. Curtis, lots No. and 4
and mel of sw4 of section 1, Under
wood, 500.
koenig & Pechtl to Samson Ras
muson, tract in nwi of nw4 of section
26, Lamberton, 81.
Olof Nordstrom to Alex Nordstrom
W! of mel of section II, Underwood
1919.
Lam berton & Sykes to Michae
Moore and John Moore, lot IL, block
8, Lamberton, $500.
Winona & ST.. Peter Land Co. tc
Lebrecht Schultz, mel of section p
Brookville, 81, 44O.
Elizabeth Payne to c. Sherman
Payne, eI of sci of section 6, Sheridan,
500.
Winona & St. Peter Land Co. to G.
Schlesner, net OF sci OF section Il,
Brookville, 800.
Rebecca Allen to Geo. w. Allen, NV ]
of section 81, Sheridan, s., POO.
Carrie III. WincheIl to Dorothy House
lot in block Is and lot Is in block II
village OF Delhi, S4OS.
Phillip Matter to Earl Matter, swl
of section %. Shutdown, 81 800.
G.. L. Weber to Nellie s. Nelson, 81
of nw4 of section I, North Hero, $500.
Peter Weber to Silas E. Weber, swl
and WI of sci of section 4, Gales, 81 900.
Western Town Lot Co. to A. o.
Gimmestad, lot 8, block 6, village OF
Vesta, $50. |
George M. Burr to Charles Stenberg,
ne4 of section q, North Hero, $3.50.
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WALNUT GROVE,
THE GAZETTE 81 per wear.

THE GAZETTE 81 per year.
VIM. Holt has rented DR.. Mitchelrs
livery barn.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. o. Garlock are
home for the holidays.
Miss Minnie Garlock has returned
from her visit to Iowa.
Bert Fitch of Tracy, was a caller in
Walnut Grove Thursday.
Miss Blanche Fitch of Rochester, is
the guest of Mrs. A. Evans.
Chas. Schmitz has sold his lunch
counter to Messrs. Streeter and Schultz.
Mr.. Lang, cousin of our professor,
has been visiting in Walnut Grove for
the past week.
Messrs. Dilger and Bertrum and the
Misses Kandt and Weeks made visit
to Tracy Thursday evening.
G. Gullickson, one Of our prosper
Gus farmers, has purchased a fine new
piano, presumably for a Christmas gift.
The social dance given by Messrs.
Evans and Lang Thursday evening,
was success. All agreed they had a
royal good time.
Miss Maude Shedd and Will Carter
were united in marriage by the Rev.
Stone at the NJ. E. church Wednesday
evening. Congratulations.
The tree at the Congregational church
Saturday evening was we'll attended,
and there was fine display of pres
ents. Santa Claus was immense.
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Cooking; Range, No. 8, for sale cheap.
Call at Bus barn. lift
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school in Murray county. came up on
the one O'Clock passenger Saturday to
spend the vacation at home.
The year is at an end again, and we
will now wish our readers a happy
new year, and happy new year to
THE GAZETTE, with success to you all
AS we look back on the improve
ments of Revere this year we notice an
increase in buildings, trade and popu-
lation over any year before. And by
the people working together in har-
mony for the future as in the past, we
have all hopes of having as good a
town as is found along the road.