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Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1900-05-18
COME and GONE

Nj. and Mrs. Lee Cam pbsll of ST. Cloud
were in the city Sunday and N ondaJ.
Miss Addie Tanner returned from the
Twin City Sunday eyeniug. @ 7
Harry Donovan left for st. Paul Tues.
day, ~. jan. s>=:< i d =...=. .,H =
C. W: Bouck and NJ. N: Milesof Royal
ton attended the forfeited tax sale.
Barney Feitsam was in Royalton
Monday. ~.
]. NJ. Gleason was up from Minnespo-
lie to visit his family. ..~.
, Engineer F. W. Goodrich lis superin-
tending the construction OF a railroad
bridge at Aldrich. -.
Frank Jarboe went to Sandstone on
business Monday.
Mrs. Frank Jarboe is visiting her
brother, ". q. Workman, at luverne.'
G. w. Massey was in Aitkin this week
F. \. Nelson was in Aitkin Wednes-
day:
Ed. Patch of Motley was a county
seat visitor Monday.
Mr.. aud Mrs. Clarence Spence of Win
nipegy are the guests o. Mr.. and Mrs. j.
Cairns.
F. A. Lindbergh was in St. Cloud Sat-
urday.
Jas. German is back from Wright
county.
Mrs. John Fox Of Chippewa Falls, Wis.
is the guest OF Mrs. F. E. Lewis.
Deputy Internal Revenue Collector
Mueller Of ST.. Cloud was in the city
Wednesday.
Mr.. aud Mrs. John Wetzel end sou
Earl attended the v etzef- Wolf welding
at Saltwater Wednesday morning.
Rev J. T. B. Smith was in Minneapolis
MOI d.! and Tuesday.
John Love returned from Brainerd
,, Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. David Mi|tz returned
Wednesday to Buffalo Wright County
after visit with their daughter, Mrs.
j. Fl. Enke~
Commissioner Martin Enke was in the
city Tuesday.
G.: Peterson chairman OF E|mda}e
town, was in the city Monday.
Mrs. Alfred Tanner has gone to Cass
Lake to Join her husband, who is en-
ploy ed there.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1900-05-18

sweetheart?'
Il must say something" thought Ned
Moore, and he was On the point OF
speaking when another man spoke for
him: ~ f.:.":* y
"Well. Pm darnedv' .>::. &c.:
And when Ned Moore looked up he
saw facing him man about his own
size and build-a man whose face was
livid with passion. The intruder didnt
give Ned long to think, however, fol-
he burst out:
"What' is this, Nell? What in thun-
DER
He got no further, for with shrek.
the young woman sprang away from
Ned Moore. When she faced him, she
looked an enraged tigress. She was
too angry for words.
Answer me, Nell-answer!'
"Oh, it's all mistake-a dreadful
mistaken cried the young woman.
Mistake? Nonsense!''
mo. truth. Jack" and the pretty.
tear stained face was lifted toward the.
angry man. 81 was sitting here,' she
for you, and l had just dreamed nv
way back to last summer and was, oh,
60 happy, living over those dear, sweet
days, when somebody, SO like you,
passed between me and the sea, fitting
. in, oh, so true, with my sweet dream!
Then an arm stole around 1ne-the
same old yellow and black coat sleeve.
and"-
why, bless my SOUL" cut in the an
cry lover, eying Ned Moore intently,
you've got on my old counting rig! |
see it all now. Nell. dear. don't say an
other word. It's all my fault. I'd no
business to sell that dear old counting
coat. 1t was rank sacrilegev'
For an awful moment Ned Moore had
been trying to settle in his own mind
whether he was dreaming To find he
was not lifted a great weight from
his mind and he joined his new &C.
quaintances in hearty laugh. Then
he said:
"And you forgive me, then, both of
you?"
why. of course we do cried Jack
and Nell, and then Jack continued:
p, Its my skittish black and tan court
ing coat that played the deuce with
both of you: How did you get hold of
it,"
Bought it secondhand, but I'll make
you a present Of the whole outfit as
soon as | get back to my own modest
clothes. Honest, haven't known nv
self since put the wild rig on
Jack said he didn't want the coat, but
his sweetheart timidly remarked:
eyes; take it from him, Jack. You.
must. I'll never feel quite sure of nv
self while that coat belongs to another
man. .,..< <>-~.
: Ned Moore found something more
than health at the seashore-found his
heart. And he returned to New York a
new man. Something, time soon testi.
fed had opened bachelor eyes to the
loneliness of woman, the loneliness OF
bachelor life, for in six months he mar.
ried-married and settled down to hard
work and home life. But for reasons
the nature of which he did not explain
to his little wife he never parted with
his own counting coat, even when ira
days Of active service had departed
Chicago Times Herald. 4 q q b s8s. e I.
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Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1900-05-18

The Boom Co.'s rear drive began
below the city yesterday under Fore
man Harmon. The low water is
making the work difficult and expen-
sive.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1900-05-18

Those having manure to dispose
of are requested to dump same on
the hospital land. No rubbish. cans
bottles, etc., wanted.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1900-05-18

Carpenters commenced work this
week on the improvements in the
Turner dry goods store, are putting
in a skylight and taking out the par
titjons between the two store rooms.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1900-05-18

City Clerk Cary went IT, Fargo
Sunday where he will receive medi-
cal treatment for a few weeks.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1900-05-18
Little Falls
Packing Co.
Additional local and CORE
spondence on I'd page.

The cement walks in courteous e
square have been completed and are
great'improvement.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1900-05-18

River men say that the Mississippi
is lower than it has been for many
years. Several OF the Minneapolis
saw mills have shut down for lack OF
logs.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1900-05-18

Merritt Brown of New London was
tie guest Of his brother-m-law, e. s..
Stanton, Wednesday. -
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1900-05-18

House and lot for sale or. trade
IA D. CloRB1N.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1900-05-18

Tn Akely co.'s Platte River drive
has passed the bog, and is progress
ing well, though rain wousAd be vel
come.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1900-05-18

It seems to be among the sane
toned custom nowadays in this
, city for women Of i'll fame to openly
visit saloons, not through the back
door, either, but through the front
door.
Frank Ruth was up from st. Paul this
week.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1900-05-18

"-NcEKIBBEN HATS
made. Sold by Viktor Bros.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1900-05-18

G. L. Meyer OF Milwaukee visited his
brother, DR.. Meyer
Mrs. S. Salisbury OF Chicago is the
guest OF her daughter, Mrs. H. J. Van
Buskirk.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1900-05-18
Ib1EA !

we offer is rich, tender, of fine fla
vor and very nutritious.
A pound of this meat is worth
two of the stringy, tough sort, but
doesn't cost any more.
Choice beef roast, per lb. 49,. .lOc
Boiling beef. = to &c
Hamburger steak. .. .l2Ac
Vienna Sausage .lOc
Pork Sausage, lOc, 8 for. .25c
Bologna Sausage, l0c, 3 for. Csc
Liver Sausage, lOc. for. Csc
Head Cheese, lOc, 3 for. .25c
Summer Sausage. ........ .12hc
Our Sausages are made fresh
every day. Try them.
Orders called for and deliv
cred to any part of the city.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1900-03-15
PLENTY 0F i.
Lots of Proof Like This and it is all
from Belfast People.

"The proof of the pudding is in the eating of
it,. If any city or town in the Union has sut1i-
cient proof the following subject it is Belfast
Genuine merit is finding its reward in the hearty
endorsement of local citizens When people right
here at home, friends and neighbors of our read
ers give statement like the following for publ
cation, it is proof convincing for the most skepti-
CAL Read this testimony:
Mr.. o. A. Hopkins of No. Bay View street,
says: II had steady pain across the small Of my
back which bothered me more or less all the time
until took one box of Doans Kidney Pills. l
saw them advertised and highly recommended, 80
went over to Kilgore & Wilson'S drug store, got
them and used them directed. The steady.
aching pain left me and l haven't felt it SINCE
Doan's Kidney Pills cured me-"
Doan's Kidney Pills are sold for fifty cents per
box by all dealers or will be mailed on receipt of
price by Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, N V, sole
agents for the United States.
Remember the name-DOAN'S-and take no
substitute.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1900-03-15
DIED

AREY. In Ninalhaven March 3 Ida NJ Arev
aged "a years D months and DAYS.
Bridges. In Bucksport. March 10, Miss Euuice
Z. Erlnges, aged II years, . months and 10 DAYS
BUNKER. In this city, March IA, Charlie l.
Bunker, only son OF Smith Is. and Eta |. Bunker
aged "Hcars, months, and 20 days
BUTLER. In Searsmont, March g. Alice NJ. BUT
Ter, aged 6 years and s months
CONDOR. In Belfast, March 8, Capt. John C.
Condor, aged 10 years, 4 months and . DAYS
FIELD. In Bangor March T. Sarah Il. Mckuer
widow of the late Edward NJ. Field aged 10 Wears
and months
FRYE. In RoNhury Mass, March y. Jonathan
L9yell Frye formerly of Belfast, aged So years
FRYE. In Roxbury, Mass March 8, MARY Perry
wife of Jonathan l.. Frye.
GRINDLE In Bucksport, March =, Mrs. Mary j
Grlhdle, aged go years, months and q: DAYS
HILL In Camden, March Is, Alice (Currieri
widow of Fred Hill formerly of Rockport.
LEACH lu Penobscot, February 26. infant son
of Mir. and Mrs. Albert p. Leach
PARTRIDGE. In Orland. February 2s Thomas
Partridge, aged 10 Years 10 months and 10 DAYS
PERKINS. In Castine, March | Sarah S. widow
of Sewe Perkins, aged 80 years. month and y
days.
PLUMMER In Medford, Mass, March 3, Charles
Fred Plummer, formerly of Montville, aged ~
years and j months.
ROBBINS. In Deer Isle March 8 Nellie Frances
Robbins aged months and day
SHEEHAN. In South Boston, March +, Daniel
Sheehan, formerly of Belfast, aged 90 wears /
month and l days.
WATTS. In Boston. March T. Capt Samuel
Watts, native of Thomaston, aged ST years S
months and days.
WIGHT. In Warren, March s. F. W. Wight
aged about so years.
WEIGH. In Rockland March I. Alzada Doug
LASS. wife of Andrew WEIGH a native of Troy,
aged so years.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1900-03-15
Transfers in Real Estate.

The following transfers in real estate
were recorded in Waldo County Registry of
Deeds for the week ending March Il, 1900:
M. F. Bowen, Montville, to W. c. Bowen,
do. land in Montvile. Frank B. Brown,
Liberty, to Thomas P. Mathews do. land
and buildings in Liberty. Sarah E. Peavey,
Belfast, to Herbert E. Ellis, do. land and
buildings in Belfast. Eunice A. Wentworth
Knox, to c. F. Bessey, Brooks; land an d
buildings in Knox. j. W, Clough, Liberty,
to Sally M. Clough Arlington, Mass. land
and buildings in Liberty. Eliza J. Morgan,
Burnham, to Fred L. Fletcher, do; land
and buildings in Durham. Phiena Melvin,
Rockland. to Bertha NJ. Clark, Lincolnville;
land and buildings in Lincolnville. W. l.
Shaw, Pittstield, to A. W. Fletcher, Burn
ham; land and buildings in Burnham. J.
w. Knowlton. Liberty, to Chas. I. Davis
do; land and buildings in Liberty. A. P. Gill
key ct ais, Islesburo, to Samuel G. Dixon,
Philadelphia land in Islesboro. Elizabeth
x. Montgomery, Camden, to Carrie E.
Hardy, Lincolnville; land and buildings in
Lincolnville. SewelI G. Young, Rockport,
to Robert W. Hardy, Lincolnville; land in
Lineolnville. Robert W. Hardy, o Claude
7. Head, Lincolnville; land in LincolnviIle.
Carrie E. Hardy to Winfield A. Young, do. !;
land in Lincolnville.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1900-03-15
Northp0rt News.

Rev. r. I. Capen Will preach at Saturday
Cove next Sunday.
In the recent storm the small wharf at
Shore Acres was badly wrecked At the
Wesleyan Grove wharf the slip was carried
away, some planks washed off and piling
started
The many friends of Capt. Charles E.
DrinAwater regret to hear that he and his
estimable wife are soou to remove to Rock
land, on account of being nearer the home
port of his vessel. 1t will be a loss to the
town, to lose SO good a citizen.
The following mem bers of the Cove Union
of W. c. T. u. Mrs. o. Woodbury., Mrs.
Lucy Rhodes, Mrs. Lou Elwell and daugh-
ter, and Mrs. A. II. Batchelier, by invita-
ton of Miss Emily F. Miller, went to Sears
mont March 10Th, to the home of the County
President, to meet the Searsmont union.
They arrived there about noon and after par
taking o. bountiful dinner very pleasant
meeting of the Union was held, and about
dark they started for home, arriving there
about 10 o'clock having spent a very pleas
ant day With Searsmont people, who did all
in their power to make the visit enjoyable
besides having grand sleigh ride.
The third in the series of sociables given
under the management of the members of
Excelsior lodge OF Masons took place at
Masonic hall Wednesday evening, March
18th, and was very pleasant and enjoyable
occasion. A large company was present.
The program, under the direction of +. Is.
Glidden, your former genial and spicy North
port correspondent, consisted OF readings,
recitations, vocal and instrumental music.
The selections We're varied, spicy and charm-
ingly rendered, and received merlted APP
plause. which proved that the large audience
was an appreciative one and enjoyed the
fine program presented. The managers say
that there will he another one, w dnesday
evening, March Plat, aud they will do all in
their pow er to make it still greater success,
if possible, than the former ones Every
body invited, and bring your uncles, aunts,
cousins and nieces, for feel sure that all
will feel and be. better after attending one
of these very enjoyable entertainments.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1900-03-15

down ruling allowing 5000 wthout interest
on the libel OF John W II ard of Portland
ct ala, for salvage against the schooner
Mansur h. Cakes. To che smack Nina and
L'Zzie and her owners goes $3.50. and to the
officers and sailors Of the vessel, $50.
Halifax, N s, March Off Darlington to-
day fishermen found the foretopmast of
bark or barkeDtine, broken off at the cross
trees. floating with deals and other wreck
age from che recent disaster This strength
ems the belief that the steamship Planet
Mercury was sunk in collision and that the
disaster of Feb 18th was two-fold
ooston, March s. Sch Helen, from New
CORK for Rockland, which put into the
port few days ago for shelter, ran ashore
at the entrance to Whitehead Channel.
Portland harbor. Wednesday, and was float
ed by cutter Woodbury. and proceeded. The
cutter also hoated sch A Heatou. from
South Amboy for Rockand. stranded on a
sand spit outside of Diamond Island, Casco
Bay. Wednesday. The Heaton proceeded
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1900-03-15

CORRECTED WEEKLY FOR THE JOURNAL.
PrOdttce Market. Prices Pad Producer.
Apples, p bu, 5oa6OIHay, p ton. 8 OOal2 90
dried. = fb, 4d5 Hides, y tb, 6a6l-2
Beans, pea, BPS Lamb, y h, II
g medium, 2 % Lamb Skins 25a35
. yelweyes, 2.25 Mutton, p ID, 6
Butter, p ib, 1sa22Oats. p bu, 81 h, 25a 30
Beef, p fb, 6d9 Potatoes, 35to40
Barley, bn, 4oa45 Round Hog, 5
Cheese, y h, 13Straw. y ton, s 0Od7 O0
Chicken. y tb, 10 Turkey, p ID, l6a17
Calf Skins, 50d IS rallow. / 1-2a3
Duck, - fb, 14d15Neal, p tb. 6a7
Eggs, y doz, l4 Wool, unwashed, II
Fowl y b, l0al1 Wood, hard, 300a4 90
Geese. p II, 13a15 " God, soft, 3 50a4 0g
Retail Price. Retail Market
Beef. corned, 2 H. ga 10 Lime . Dbl coal o.
Butter salt, IA Ii, 1ea20Oat Meal. p ID, IA
Corn, p bu, 5OIOnions. y h,
Cracked Corn, p bu, 5oOi, Kerosene gal 14a1o
Corn Meal. p bu, 50IPollock, y tb, Ana L.
Cheese, y ii, l6a17IPork, p fb 1eo
Cotton seed, = cwt, so Plaster. y Dbl, / 10
Goldfish, dry, p h 5asIRye Meal, Ptb
Carhberries, qt, loIShorts. = cwt, 00a o.
Glover seed, 1OdllISugar, p tb, 5l-2a
Flour, y Dbl, SOFA 75lSalt, T. L., + bu, So
G. H. Seed, bu / 50a2 0ISweet Potatoes,
Lard. p y, Yal0IWheat Meal
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1900-03-15

LIBERTY. DR.. S. W. johnson of Belfast
was in town Sunday, called here for consul
tation with DR.. Hoyt in relation to the very
critical cases of Mrs. G.. N. Stevens and Mrs,
is reported better, while Mrs. Stevens is
slowly sinking. IT. W. and Byron Pitcher
of Belfast spent Sunday with TIP. Mathews.
.....T The old folks dance at Hall St. George,
under the auspices of the order of Ea stern
Star, was a very enjoyable affair.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1900-03-15
That is So.

The Belfast Journal thinks that that CITY
has made an excellent showing in the past
year from the fact that notwiths landing the
tax rate in Belfast has been lower than any
other city in Maine and the usual amounts
expended for public purposes there is bal
ance of $4,000 in the treasury at the close OF
the municipal year. If some of this surplus
our pretty little down river city-like the
erection Of fine hotel for instance-there
might be additional cause for congratula
tiOns. Bangor Commercial.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1900-03-15
VI ARRlED.

AMMoNp-HEArH. In Hockport, March Ed
win A. Hammond and Miss Bessie Heath, both of
Rock port.
ovtKLocK-HowE In Rockport, March 3, VIII
he w Overlook and Miss Ella Howe, both of Cam.
den.
SMITH -EMMoNs. In Belfast, March IL by Rev
G L. Edgett, Olin E, miih and Je, sic Maud
EmmonS. both of Belfast.
SMITH MANSFIELD. In morrill,. March 10, Her
bert smith of Morrill, and Mrs. Deora + Mans
felt OF Camden
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1900-03-15
Warm Goods at COST
FRANCIS SHOE STORE
Bankrupts Petition for Discharge.
In the matter of
Charles ii Chamberlain, In Bank
Bankrupt.
MAIN STREET

To the Hon. Nathan Webb, Judge of the T.
Court of the United States for the Dist
Maine.
Charles H. Chamberlain of Belfast, in tn.
ty of Waldo and State of Maine III said ~
respectfully represents. that on the 5th
January, last past, he was duly adludgeu
rupt under the Acts of Congress- relat.
Bankruptcy that he has duly surrendered
property and rights OF property, and ha-
complied with all the requirements of sal
and of the orders of Court touching his
ruptcl.
Wherefore he prays that he may he deer
the Court 10 have fun discharge from AL
provabIe against his estate under said la
Acts, except such debts as are excepted
from such discharge.
Dated this goth day of February A u. M
CHARLES II. CHAMBERLAIN, Bat
ORDER OF NOTICE THEREON
District OF Maine, So
ON this 10Th day of March, a. ID. 1900, 90
ing the foregoing petition. 1t is
Ordered by The Court, thar a hearing be Ia,
the same'nn the Both day of March, A. D.
before said Court at Portland, in said Dist
10 O'Clock in the fOrenoon; and that notice
OF be published i'll The Republican Jou.
newspaper printed in said District, and ar
known creditors, and other persons IN inf
may appear at the SAID time and place, am
cause, if any they have why the i,rayer D..
petitioner should not be granted
And II is further ordered by the Court tiU
Clerk shall send by mail To all known enc
copies of said petition and this order. adj
to them at their places of residence As stat
Witness the Honorable Nathan Webb
of the said Court, and the seal thereof
land, i'll said District on the 10Th day of Ma,
u. 1900
L. 81 A II. DAVIS. 4.
A true copy of petition and order Thereof
Attest; A. II. DAVIS. &.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1900-03-15
BORN

BROWN. In West jefferson, February a. TO Mr.
and Mrs Frank f. Brown. twin sons.
DUNBAR. In Camden, February 26, to Mr.. and
Mrs johnson Dunbar, son.
DECRow. In Belfast. March IL, to Mr.. and Mrs
Joseph 5. Decrow, daughter.
FRANCES. In Frankfort. recently, to MT. and
Mrs Sandy Frances a daughter, weighing IA
pounds.
GLlDDEN. In East Palermo, March |, to Mr. and
Mrs. Anse Glidden. a son.
GROSS. In Isle au Haut, February IA, to MIR
and Mrs " Hard VI. Gross a son
GoTr. In fremont, February Is, to Mr.. and
Mrs. Everton l.. Colt, daughter
LEACH In Penobscut, February % to Mr. and
Mrs. Albert Y. Leach, son.
PARKER. In Camden. February 81. to Mr. and
Mrs George Parker. a son.
RICH. In Isle au Haut, February 26 to MIR and
Mrs. Edwin Rich. a SON.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1900-03-15

UNITY. Fred Hollis and family, who took
Ralph Pillsburys place at the halves for one
year, will move to Troy as soon as their time
expires, and the Lue Webb house is vacated
Mr.. Pilsbury thinks of having Harry Whit
new and wife with him fer time. Chares
Means, who has been very sick with typhoid
pneumonia, is little better. E. D. Chase
lost driving horse last week. 1t received
an injury in the stable so that he was oblig-
ed to kill it,. George Grant, who has been
working in the woods this winter. cut him
self quite badly short time ago, but by the
aid of crutches is able to get around. =. The
people of this town have been on the move
for the past week Arch Tozier moved to
the Eben Dodge place; Eben Dodge to the
John Stevens place; Dr. Clair Whitney to
the Arch Tozier place, and W. H. Rolf to
the DR.. Thamas place. Henry Bacon, W no
has been sick with rheumatic fever this win
ter, is gaining, but is not able to attend to
business at present. There are several
cases of German measles in town, but no
new cases are reported. The butter fac
tory finished harvesting ice few days ago.
1t was OF very good quality. Ruel Berry
and family entertained the whist club last
Thursday evening. All reported very
pleasant time. Charles Brown of Burnham
is loading number of cars here with spars
for Bath shipy ards. Bert Mutt thinks of
securing rent of Frank Bartlett and work.
ing on the railroad the ming season..
Will Giles. who has rented the Biather stand,
will move in the near future. George
Written fell and hurt himself 80 badly last
week that he was not able to be out for sew
eral days. Mrs. W bitten, who has been in
failing health for some time, had an ill turn
recently. Mrs. Esther Weber of Troy is
with them for short time.
Holbrook argus., 1900-11-03

most of the people who did business in
81 city lived within its limits; but now
that large numbers of them live in
suburban or country towns, and pour
into the city by train and trolley in the
morning hours and pour out of it at
night, the former basis of estimate is
worthless Some premature calcula-
tors are applying the average ratio of
increase in the cities thus far reported
to the entire population Of the country.
The estimates of population thus OBJ
tanned are f1attering to national pride,
but they are not to be taken seriously.
The ratio of growth in the cities is far
IL excess of that in the country at large.
The extension of the electric car service
has done something to relieve the con-
gestion of cities, but it has by no means
overcome the tendency of the popula-
ton to flow from the country to the
cities After all, the truest estimate of a
city is not obtained by a mere count
of heads. The quality of its inhabit-
ants is of more consequence than their
numbers. The cities most desirable to
live In are those which have the best
streets, the best police, the best libra
ries and public institutions, and the
finest civic spirit.