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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-12-14
A DEPARTED SPIRIT
Attends His Own Funeral and ThAnks
His Friends.

Attends His Own Funeral and Thanks
His Friends.
OF peculiar interest were the funer.
al services of Gerry Valentine. Mr.
Valentine was one of the early set
tiers Of this place, and was more than
30 years old. He was an ardent Spir-
itualist, and when he died he left d.
rections for his funeral, which were
intended to be a practical demonstra-
ton of his belief. The services were
held in the Universalist church. The
preacher was Samuel Wheeler, noted
Spiritualist of Philadelphia and he
chose "The Rainbow Bridge" as his
subject. Then the meeting was given
over into the hands Of Mrs. Minnie
Brown, a clairvoyant from Philadel
phia. Immediately after Mrs. Brown
had taken her position several raps
were heard. Our brother has mes
sage for Cyrus F. Osgood," said the
medium. HE wishes to thank Mr..
Osgood and the others for their care
In carrying out his wishes in regard
to his funeral ceremonies" Mrs.
Brown then gave the information that
Mr.. Valentine was not alone, but that
]. O. Ransome, Mr.. Parkhrrst and Mr..
Wyatt, former friends of the dead
man, had accompanied him on his cit
tie journey in the world" Several
other shades OF departed Spirtualists
had come with them. They reported
that they had made things homelike
Cor MIR. Valentine, and gave messages
to the friends Of the latter which were
intended to cheer and comfort them.
The announcements were hailed by the
many Spiritualists in theaudience with
pleasure, and after few more con-
gratulatory raps Mr.. Valentines spirit
and its companions raped "Adieu. -
Hammanton IN. j. Special New York
Herald.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-12-14
KNOXVILLE NOTES.

Miss Cora Smith spent bapksgiveng
with her friend Mis- w. P. Bird.
Mr.. and Mrs. David GritfeD of Des
Moines are visiting relatives 10 the city.
Miss Halle Bid has gone to Hannibal,
No.. to attend the ~ec ding of her sister,
VII eh will occur on the 18Th Of December
to Mr.. Fred Brown of st. Jos. ph. She
will visit through The state for awhile, al
so Illinois.
Miss Jessie Je ffers IS on the sick list.
Mr.. Nelson Tcmlin returned home from
Newton last week.
Clarence Fields Of the Parsons House
spent Sunday at his home in Oskaloosa.
Presiding Elder Bundy passed through
our city last Week.
Waller Sanders, a corporal in Co. D.
5lst Iowa, died in San Francisco last
week; will be bu.ied Monday. Cause OF
death dysentry.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-12-14
Honored as an Essayist.

Carolyn King, daughter of General
Charles King, has been accorded an
unusual honor. Miss King finished
her course at the Sorbonne in June,
and then entered for competition in
the Alliance Franchise, which meets
every summer and conters its dipio-
mas on such foreigners as can pass its
rigid examinations after attending lee
lures and submitting essays on several
Of the standard authors and dram
atists. Moliere, Racine, Corneille, La
Rochefoucauld, and ]. Rousseau were
assigned to Miss King, and it was her
aasay on Corneille which was given
Arst place unanimously by the judges.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-12-14
\ How 10 Cure Group.

Mr. r. Gray, who lives near Armenia,
Duchess county, N. II. says: Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy 10 the best medi'
cine have ever used. II is 9 fine
children's remedy for Group and never
fails TO cure. When given ~ soon 90
the child becomes hoarse, or even after
the croupy cough has developed. twill
prevent the attack. This should be
borne in mind and bottle OF the
Cough Remedy kept ct hand ready for
instant use as soon as these symptoms
appear. For sale by all Druggists.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-12-14
NOTICE or EXPIRATION or RIGHT or
ss3s REDEMPTION.

To Sophia Lundquist:
4 You are hereby notified, that the
following described real estate, situat-
ed in Polk County. Iowa, to.wit: Lot
Four, cen (14) in Block Eve (5) of Hsw.
thorne Grove, now included in and form
inRs part of the City of Des Moines.
Iowa, was sold for taxes of 1896 on the
Sixth day Of December, 1897 to Daniel
T. Patton; that said Daniel T. Patton
is still the owner and holder Of the GER
tifcate of purchase issued in pursuance
of said sale, and the right of redemption
will expire, and q Treasurer's Deed tor
said land will be made unless redemp-
ton from such sale be made within
ninety days from the date of completed
service of this notice. You will govern
yourself accordingly.
Dated this gath day of October, A. D.
1900. Daniel T. Patton,
by Geo. Harnagel, his agent.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-12-14
Making Of Watch Glasses.

Watch glasses ought not to be ex-
pensive, and are not. In the produce
ton of common watch glasses. the
glass is blown into a sphere about q
meter in diameter, sufficient material
being taken to give the desired thick
ness. as the case may be. Disks are
then cut out from the sphere with the
aid of a pair of compasses, having .
diamond at the extremity of one leg.
There is knack of detaching the disc
after it has been cut. A good work
man will, it is said, cut 5000 glasses
in a day. S5
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-12-14
Had Handled s5O,oOO,oOO.

A remarkable record was that
Which had been gained by the l.te
John Lancombe, for 33 years cashier
Of the government printing Office at
Washington and an employee of the In
stitutlon in some capacity since It's
establishment. His record lay in the
fact that as cashier Of the printing Of;
flee he disbursed more than $50, ZOO. 900.
and without the disallowance or sus-
pension Of single account turned n
by him to the auditors q tho treasury.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-12-14
The Best Plaster.

A piece of flame, dampened with
Chsmberlain's Pain Balm and bound to
the effected parts is superior to any
plaster. When troubled with lame
back or pains in the side or chest, give
give it trial and you are certain to be
more than pleased with che prompt
relief which it affords. Pain Balm also
cures rheumatism. One application
gives relief. For sale by all Druggists
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-12-14
DOGS WEAR SHOES.

Alashsa Animals hold Up Feet to Have
Shoes Put On.
In Alaska shoes for dogs have been
introduced. The use of shoes for
animals in the far north country is
not merely out of kindness to the dogs.
It Is matter of necessity, for one Of
the greatest dangers to travellers in
Alaska is that the dogs which draw
Sledges or transport goods freeze their
feet by contact with the ice. This
sometimes renders the animals practi-
>cally useless and leaves the traveller
without means of transit over the
fields of ice. Before the introduction
OF the shoes it was the custom to wrap
the feet of the dogs in cloth, but this
was a poor measure at best, as the
cloths often came OF, leaving the poor
beasts unprotected. The cloths also
interfered with the free locomotion OF
the dogs. Since the gold fields opened
more dogs have been used and great
speed in travel has become necessary.
The dogs shoe was invented to meet
the requirements. The lacings are at
the back to give free play to the dogs
legs. The wonderful intelligence OF
these faithful animals is shown by
their readiness in taking to the shoes.
They become so accustomed to them
that they are uneasy without them
On the trail the dogs have frequently
been known to come to the driver in
the morning and hold out their legs
to have their shoes put on. If the
shoes happen to be laced too tight.
they will whine and make their dis
comfort manifest, wagging their tails
for Joy when the aces are fixed to
their liking.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-12-14
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NOTICE OF EXPIRATION OF RIGHT OF
REDEMPTION.


To g. E. Gardner:
You are hereby notified, that the fol.
lowing described real estate, situated
in Polk County, Iowa, to-wit: Lot
Fifty-nine (59 in 4. NJ. Walkers Ad.
dition o the City of Des Moines, Iowa,
was I old for the taxes of 1896 on the
seventh Jay OF December 1897 to w.
H. Boyle; that the certificate of sale
thereof has been assigned to and is
now owned and held by DanielT. Pat
ton, and that the right of redemption
will expire. and Treasurer's Deed for
said land will be made unless redemp.
ton from such sale be made within
ninety days from the date of completed
service of this notice. Youwill govern
yourself accordingly.
Dated this Gath day Of October A. d.
1900. Daniel Il. Patton,
by Geo. Harnagel, his agent.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-12-14

- Wsaaa 4Afsssn @ DaskA nsSs'
Six women and -FOUR men. accused
81 patronixing bucket-shop IN the
Rialto building, were fined the costs ~
Justice Martin yesterday. One OF tia
women, who gave her name ~ Maria
Jones, attempted to leave the court
room without paying the costs. De
tective Woodbridge saw her and he
pursued and overlook her at the door.
He took her to cell. where she wa
kept until she paid the necessary
amount. Chicago Tribune.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-12-14
A KsMr Newspaper.

It is not generally known that the
Kafirs Of south Africa, popularity sup
posed to be a tribe of wild savages.
publish a newspaper. It is called the
Imvo and has for its editors Tengo
Jabaire and Mr.. Makubalo. Contrary
to the reports of the leanings Of the
Kafirs in the present war, the lmvo
strongly sympathizes with the Beers.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-12-14
NOTICE OF EXPIRATION OF RIGHT OF
REDEMPTION.

Thos. Mitchell and T. P. Daniels:
Your are hereby notified, that the
following described real estate, situated
in Polk County, Iowa. to-wit: Lot
Eleven (1D in Block IN" in the town
of Mitchellville, Polk County, Iowa,
was sold for the taxes of 1896 on the
sixth day of December 1897 to Daniel
r. Patton; that said Daniel I. Patton
is still the owner and holder of the
certificate of purchase issued in pur-
suance of said sale, and that the right
of redemption will expire, an a Trea-
surer's Deed for said land will be made
unless redemption from such sale be
made within ninety days from the date
of completed service of this notice. You
will govern yourselfaccordingly.
Dated this 18th day of November, A.
D, 1900. Daniel r. Patton.
BY Geo. Harnagel, his agent.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-12-14

A monument now marks the place
where stood the famous tree In the en-
virons OF Philadelphia, Pa, under
which William Penn negotiated the
treaty with the Indian chiefs, of which
It has been said that it Is 1.-The only one
ever made without an oath. and the
only one never broken"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-12-14
NOTICE OF EXPIRATION OF RIGHT OF
REDEMPTION.

NOTICE OF EXPIRATION OF RIGHT OF
REDEMPTION.
To Margaret A. War;:
You are hereby notified, that the
following described real estate, situ-
ated in Polk County, Iowa, to.wit:
Lot Six 90 in Block IA" of the town
of Mitchelleville, Polk County, Iowa,
was sold Tor the taxes of 1896 on the
sixth day OF December 1897 to Daniel
L. Patton that said Daniel T. Patton
is still the owner and holder of the GER
tifsate of purchase issued in pursuance
IF said SAFE, and that the right of re-
demption will expire, and Treasurer
Deed for said land will be made unless
redemption from such sale be made
within ninety days from the date of
completed service of this notice. You
will govern Yourself accordingly.
Dated this 13lh day of November. A.
d. 1900. Daniel T. Patton.
by Geo. Harnagel, his agent.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-12-14
B.rr.ery. Case IL Not Pushed

.lg, BsrEatEys Case 10 Not Pushed 500
When the charge OF barratry, which
means the encouragement Of lawsuits
made by w. Van Kirk against Attor-
ney Robert q. Cantwell came up fol
hearing before Justice Severson yes
terday nonsuit was entered by the
complainant. Cantwell, 1t Is said, ad-
vertised to conduct bankruptcy cases
free OF charge for any city employees
who were in debt to money lenders
Chicago Journal.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-12-14
A Billion Dollars Emp1oyed

A Billion Dollars Employed.
4 good English authority estimates
that $1,O0O,0O0,0OO foreign capital is
new operating in Russia in manufac-
turing, industrial, steamship and 9TH
or enterprises. e.,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-12-14
D.ausoad re,,shins rsdss~ wer..

Dsanoad Polishing Tsdas~ Wor6
Diamond polishing II lengthy
process. The workmen sit at Ions
tables with their backs to the light
and have In front Of them small iron
wheels revolving with terrible rapid
ity-I 500 times minute. The round
ed diamonds are dipped In oil and dis
mond dust, soldered to handle and
placed against the wheel. The many
sides Of the stone are given here and
It IL tedious process. z.<,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-12-14
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NOTICE OF EXPIRATION .oF RIGHT CT
REDEMPTION.

To Thos. Mitchell and T. p. Daniels:
You are hereby notified that the fol-
lowing described real estate, situated
in Polk county, Iowa, to-wit: Lot
Nine (9) in Block IN" N the town of
Mitchellvitle, Polk County, Iowa, was
sold for the taxes of 1896 ON the sixth
day of December 1897 to w. Fl. Boyle;
that the certificate of sale thereof has
been assigned to aud is now owned
and held by Daniel I. Patton; and that
the right ofredemption viii expire, and
Treasurer's Deed for said land will be
made, unless redemption from such
sale be made within ninety days from
the date of completed service of this
notice. You will govern yourself &C.
cordiDgly.
Dated this 18th day Of November. A.
D. 1900. Daniel i. Patton.
BY Geo: Haroagel, his agent.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-12-14
Round to Join the Army.

A recruit for the British army was
taken to be sworn in recently by the
magistrate. Everything was going
swimmingly till the magistrate asked
the man, Have you ever been In pris-
ont" At this the man looked startled,
but quickly recovering himself, he
blurted out, "No, sir, have never been
in jail, but / don't mind doing a few
days If you think it necessary"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-12-14

Prince Of Wales Studying Law.
The prince of Wales still pursues his
law studies most Systematically. He
was chosen bencher of the middle
temple number OF years ago.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-12-14
Clothes Brushes In Cars.

The South Chicago Street Railway
Company has introduced into its cars
whiskbrooms and clothes brushes.
These useful articles are placed in q
small cabinet in the forward end Of the
car, within easy reach of the passen-
gers, with an announcement beneath
notifying travellers that the brushes
are at their disposal.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-12-14
SAYLOR.
Card of Thanks

Mr.. Editor please allow me space in
your people to thank the good people
of Say lor and Marquisvllle for their
donation to- me while my stay with
tht m in their meeting. ~
Z, Yours for the cause of Christ and the
uplifting of humanity.
REV. J. o. r. WINBUsH.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-12-14
Germans Woulu Save Birds.

Germans Woulu Save Birds.
The feeling in Germany against the
wholesale slaughter of birds in Italy Is
getting very bitter. This year very
few swallows have come from the
south, and it is feared that in few
years the, will be practically exter-
minated.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-12-14
NERVOUS WEAKNESS CURED.

I/iOTIiN n is a French treatment
SHS' wv" for both sexes that is
positively guaranteed to cure lMPO-
TENCY vitality and vigor, restoring
the desires, ambitions and aspirations
of youth and health, fitting for success
and happiness in business; professional,
social and married life. ~ package
or 8 for IS Ask your druggist. but re-
fuse cheap Substitutes. Sent any~ here
prepaid on receipt OF price and guaran-
ieed by the Kidd Drug Company, Elgin.
Illinois.
Retail and Wholesale BY j T. Hurlbut
Co.. Des Moines. 10. Full line OF Rub-
Der Goods; name what you want.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-12-14
Nine Barrels of Stamps.

"A dealer has purchased nine barrels
full of United States stamps, but this
mammoth transaction has not created
a ripple on the market. There are no
Brattleboros, St. Louis, New Haven
nothing but plain everyday stamps,
and the dealer intends to sen them by
the thousand. They will come IN
handy to decorate furniture.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-12-14
Gotham Might Not Approve.

Gotham Might Not Approve.
It is said that Commissioner Peck
hesitated to offer champagne to his
guests at the opening of the United
States pavilion at the exposition, "as
he was afraid that it would not be ap-
proved in New York"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-12-14
NOTICE OF EXPIRATION OF RIGHT OF
REDEMPTION.

To Margaret A. War;: -
You are hereby notified, that the fol-
lowing described real estate, situated
in Polk County, Iowa, to-wit: Lot Five
(5) in Block "a" Of the town of Mitch
ellville, Polk County, Iowa was sold
for the taxes of 1896 on the sixth day
day of December 1897 to w. H. Boyle;
that the certificate of sale thereof has
been assigned to and is now owned
and held by Daniel 7. Patton, and that
the right of redemption will expire.
and Treasurer's Deed for said land
will be made unless redemption from
such sale be made within ninety days
from the date of completed service Of
this notice. You will govern yourself
accordingly. -,s.t.,l,.,s3- n .5 E.'
Dated this 18th day Of November A.
D. 1900. Daniel I. Patton.
BY Geo. Harnagel, his agent.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-12-14
Tolstoi's Daughters Assist.

Tolst0i's Daughters ASSIST.
Count Leo Tolstoi is assisted In his
literary work by his two daughters
Tatjana and Marcia, who have more
than ordinary talent. "Howev great
I may be or not be as a novelist
said Tolstoi recently, II am much
greater as correspondent, because my
two daughters write all my letters"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-12-14
Growth of Book Publishing.

During the past few years the book
publishing industry has increased, like
all others. In 1897 and 1898 the indus
try was at a low ebb. less than 5000
new books being put on the market in
either year; but in 1899 no fewer than
5000 books were published In this
country.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-12-14

a.HE I'D IRA L'LsLO U'SCURES
Have Already been Effected ~ ne
British Doctors 4 Rooms ao4
\ ao5 Marquardt Bin. They
aIe giving their Service
Free for three Months TO
Ill Lnvalids who cail IN
Before Jan Iath
Owing 70 the large number Of inva.
\ lids who have called upon the British
Doctors ct the Office room. sA and 20s
Narquardt Block, and who have been
unable to see them, these eminent
/ EenNenen have. BY request, consented
% continue giving their services free
for three months to al invslids who
call upon them before January 18th.
These services will consist not only
OF consultation, examination and adj
vice, but also Of all minor surgical op-
orations.
The object in pursuing this course is
70 become rapidly and personally &C.
quainted with the sick and afflicted,
and under no consideration whatever
will any charges be made for any ser
vices rendered for three months, medi-
cine excepted, to all who call before
January. 12th.
The doctors treat all forms of disease
and deformities, and guarantee cure
in every case they undertake. At the
first interview thorough examination
Il made; and, if incurable you are
frankly and kindly told SO, also advis-
cd against spending your money for
useless treatment.
Male and female weakness, catarrhal
deafness; also cancer without pain or
cutting; all skin diseases, rupture and
all diseases of the rectum are positively
cured by their treatment.
DR.. j. Boyd, the chief consulting sur
geon of the institute, is in personal
charge.
600 a. m. to 500 p. M.
ofiss nooh' No Sunday Hours.
SPECIAL NOTICE-If you cannot
call. send stamp for question blank for
home treatment
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-12-14

Our job department motto is prompt
service. good work and low prices.
A trial will convince you.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-12-14

Crest Britain's Insane.
FOR the last ten years there has beeu
m Increase of 1000 annually In the
sumber Of Great Britain's insane
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-12-14
EXCURSION RATES TO WINTER
RESORTS

Via the Northwestern Line. Excur-
sion tickets are sold daily, with favor.
able time limits, to numerous points in
the West and South at reduced rates.
For tickets and full information, apply
to agents Chicago & rth-Western
R'y.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-12-14

The Iowa STATE BYsTARDEB will be
on sale 81 A. +. Tervalon's cigar store,
3s3s State street, Chicago.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1900-01-26

"They say that married people get to
look alike"
"Of. course; a mans wife is bound
to look like him when she wears all
his collars and crayats. Chicago
Record.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1900-01-26

A young man with a monster bow
quet of Violets on the lapel of his light
OyercOat rushed up to the local news
stand and eXclaimed:-
Give me copies of all the morning
papers. ! want to read about it,"
Yes sir All Of them have full ac-
counts of the election"
II don't care about the election. I
want to read about the wedding"
"Was there wedding yesterday 2
asked the boy in charge. who has
freckleH and a turned up nose. and did
not appear to care whether he lost his
place or not.
"Of course there was"
"SuraT'
Certainly. l was there"
"Was il fine wedding?" asked the
boy who had frecllies and a turned up
nose, and who diGn't appear to care
much whether he held his situation or
not
How do I Euow:" That's what |
want 10 read about"
"But you We're there"
"Yes, but l don't know who else was
except in one or two instances"
Couldn't you ask questions?"
"No. Everybody was too busy to
pay any attention to me- | tried TO ell
BOW my way into the occasion once or
twice, but it wasn't any use. All that
was expected of NE was to stand
around and do what / was told and
not to speak till I was poken to. /
wasn't anybody of any consequence at
all. | was merely the bridegroom -
Washington Star
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1900-01-26

Picberel hooks, lines and tip-ups
Mt Wallace's.