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The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1901-07-25

wnEN MARRIED NAMES MOTH
Err
The women folks are nxin' for . wed
din an he fus-
The house ~ 10 here IateIy's only equs;-
ed By the muss
OF bastin' th,ead a-iyin' on the hoor
an siiken scraps
A-slIppin' TO tue carpet OF the sewin'-
womeo's laps.
-rhe Hnery th-y're Akin for Our daugh-
tsr's weddin' day,
An her wardrobe, called trous5eau.
will De simply grand they says;
There want no women nyin' round as
crazy ~ o loon
When 1 married Mamie's mother In the
golden month o. June!
1 cannot help a-tbinkin', when these
ruffied things I see
The women folks a-makin', which they
says q lingerie,
All pieced up with embroidery, an
tucked around with lace,
In her mothers assortment them
things n yer had . place.
OF course I like T. see EN-, an It's sat
isfyin', too,
r. think our girl can have all such,
like folks that's well-to-dO,
But with much less we entered on q
happy life's forenoon
when | MARI ed NAMES mother In the
golden month o. June!
They've b.en g. see the florist an have
all arrangements made
For flowers, palms an orchids-quite
fancy price they paid.
A very stylish preachers been engaged
s'fie the knot,
An, all in all, u seems T. me tina
nothin's been forgot.
We didn't have no flowers, but oul
lifs's been one OF bliss,
We had a plain OIL pars0n, whom Til
bride paid with kiss,
But two lives were simply blended IN
two hearts were set In tune
when 7 married NAMES mother In tn
golden month ofJunei
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1901-07-25

The ministers of a Texas town
yrayed for rain the other morning
and in less than an hour a storm
came along and wrecked a $15, 1000
church building. Here is strong
argument for shorter invocations.-
Washington Post. ..-
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1901-07-25

Life, Love, Religion, these three
are one. Tell me what you love
supremely and will tell you your
destiny. Our philosophy and our
morality must lead US at last to one
thought-the idea of God.-Fichte.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1901-07-25
A Shock of Earthquake.
Mexico City, July 12.-Last night
a shock of earthquake was felt. II
was severe but Of brief duration.

DR.. K. Detchon's Anti Diuretic.
May be worth to you more than
500 II you have child who soils
bedding from INCONVENIENCE of wa
ter during sleep. Cures old and
young alike. 1t arrests the trou-
BILE at once. 81. Sold by Henry T.
Hicks, Druggist.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1901-07-25
Supposed Discovery of Oil.

DuPPOScu DISCOVcTV VI OIIs
Knoxville, Tenn, July ia
special from Friendsville, Tenn,
says the entire population ia excited
over the finding of what is believed
to be oil on q farm near the town.
The supposed oil was struck at a
depth of only 46 feet.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1901-07-25

Smart Set.
Withers-I told Pokerbeigh he
would play the deuce If he married
that girl.
Higgins-Wellw what has happen
ed? "She has presented him with
twins"
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1901-07-25
HOW'S THISr
r. J. CHENEY & CO..

We O1er one hundred dollars reward
for any case Of Catarrh shat cannot be
cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
f. j. CHENEY & CO..
q Props Toledo, Ohio.
We, the undersigned, have known r.
j. Cheney for the last Is years, and be-
lieve him perfectly honorable in ali
bushes transactions and financially
able to carry out any obligations made
by their Arm. EGt1 a -
West q Truax, Wholesale Druggists,
t& .EN 8 Toledo, Ohio
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin,
Wholesale Druggists,
Toledo, @.
Halls Catarrh Cure IL taken internally
cnd acts directly on the blood and mu.
sou: surfaces Of the system. Send for
Asstimonlals, free. M
Y. J. CHsxKY 8 Co., Toledo, o.
Sold By druggists, 75c.
Hall's Family Pills are the best.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1901-07-25

, 4 Woman and Home Circle. Is

We have boiled the hydrant water,
We have steriiixed the milk,
We hav. strained the pfowiing microbs
Through the finest Kind Of SILK.
We have bought and We have Dor rowed
Every patent health device,
And at last the doctor tells us
That we've got 30 bolt the Ice
What 70 Eat.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1901-07-25
Sympathetic

Chicago News. ....
She-I suppose i do look older,
but nevertheless I've seen only
twenty summers.
He-Poor girl! And couldn't
the Oculist do anything for you?
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1901-07-25

Men can be cured privately and
positively at home of all weakness
and disease. Write for new free book
to DR.. J. N. Hathaway, 224 =. Broad
st., Atlanta, ia. tt.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1901-07-25
Rheumatism

Rheumatic pains are the cries of protest
and distress from tortured muscles, aching
joints and excited nerves. The blood has
been poisoned by the accumulation Of
waste matter in the system, and can NJ
longer supply the pure and health sustain.
ing food they require. The whole system
feels the effect of this acid poison; and
not until the blood has been purified and
brought back to q healthy condition viii
the aches and pains cease.
Mrs. James Kell of 7o7 Ninth street, N. E.
Warrington, d. c., writes a. follows: !" A few
months ago had an attack Of Seattle Rheuna
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1901-07-25

pain was 50 intense that I
became completely pros
trated. The attack was IN
unusually severe one, and
my condition was regard
ed a. being very danger
Gus. I was attended by
one Of the most able doc
tors In Washington, who 4
also q member Of the fac
ulty of Q leading medical
college here. He told me
g continue hi: prescrip.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1901-07-25
A Contrast.
st Louis Globe Democrat.

st Louis Globe Democrat.
In France the interest charge on
the public debt Of $20O,OOO,OOO a
year, a per capita of over SIS. In the
United States the interest charge is
less than thirty million dollars a
year, a per capita of 80 cents. Uncle
Sam heads the list of great nations
in financial conditions and prospects.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1901-07-25

minerals in it to disturb the digestion and
lead to ruinous habits.
We have prepared Especial book on
Rheumatism which eyerv sufferer from
this painful disease should read. It IL the
most complete and interestinz book oi
the kind in existence. dtwill Sc seut free
to any one desiring Il. Write our physir
clans fully and freely about your casa w
make no charge for medical advice. =
TINE SWIFT SPECIFIC CO.. ATLANTA. "a
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1901-07-25

tD0y sxosPs 4eu01y. tOa1ly sxsDps
Wilmington and ws,aou Ks,,r.,1 W.
hin Diviaea Eain LinsCTrain iSsvS VII
minetun DO Q. m, arrives Isysftsviih
u @ p. ms hays Fayetteville 18 p. n,
axdyo Sanford 1 - p. N. RstuntnG hove
sanford ~ 2. M, s!xtve IaySt3svf1s & .
In. ~ aHctssyiIs 4 % p. N, azziva
Wiimlnsten md W VI Rslro,d In.
ns6wtlA BanohETfain lnv0 DanneEk
VILE eoe z: m, Mutton eos 9 y, "a
6prtnp o q M, Hop Ails 70 s. q. n.
a.Kfve F.Zettsyills II 10. PstuTnfng nsVG
1 m "a s1.taS = d m !. Hep l H,!,. s"H
m, nlivs: Bs1nssssv{iils : Is ;. =. p
Connections q Fayetteville VITA txuan GO
% Ct Naxton With tie Casolina o. -
Reil1oad, e Bed epdnQ With IT, ed
6@tnR and BoWmor0 RaalEoad, 6 0anfoad
With tie eeahoard Air Linz end eoufhSr1
c Gsa1Sk s.; Sra with the Duhan "a
Train o. ths scotland Msak Br.nah Ra,d
hav0 Weldon g ,. N, Halifax AZ .. -
a1tvO Scotland Mook q 8 % ,. m, d..
We e:0 p. n, xinaen 7,se p. n. k1fun.
"a ia :. :" K .11'1. 49, g :. s'.vls
Weldcn u:0 Z. n-.d aily Gxnopt oundsv.f
1rnins O Washington Hranch hovs W.
tngton oS9 Q. n. md 70 p. M, oxxfv1 -.
mele 31S q. -. end 40 ?. N, r11urnina
~ k1m0n 10 Q. N. md CD =. ~
nve WmhtnGeuu A:oo q N. and In =. =.
Oily ezesPt Sunday.
T1in hevo 1aEA@o. \. O, Aaily sxsu
q. 7 49, NJ 70 s =. - s ~. , =;
Ing 1--we Plymeut4 d.fH snssN e1n2s,
$50 9 =, and eunday 9 q n, Gxiv1 ~
beeo 1910 q. n. md LEO q. u.
Train On 0id1and y. O. Brnnoh -.
0o!d.oHo aa!ly. exeept Sunday, 60 :. ~
ksyc. c@i : IDA \. auivo 8 0oldt
Tssiss 8 a.hvn,s sr...A I'm, ~,
.S11e 9 20 q LII 3 NR. n, 0Iiyo ~.
:! ~ Il ~ - = III " y -, - 61M
- g 49, ~ p. m r.t1x1i1s ~
s.mg Aeps 1O q N. 9 pa, ISuSViiS
- - ~ So N a1iy0 p ~
soas HUOe u. - -, daily 90
fmla q ulintsa nr,nsh ,a.v~ v~.,'
lo9 Unmtnu da1ly, exn1Rt Sunday, u.l0a -.
nd - p. n, 1stuKning isav1 Ciin6od n
Trim eoe % nik0 olooe aonnaan6nn -
y, NJ -; s. e sshs Has'h dall5. ab ~
=. = Mr1Re0M, omr ~ A :
lily, ell - Z
= - 3o0o 11nnos
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1901-07-25
To Eff Is Human.
Smart Set.

Smart Set.
CrawfOrd-Many Of us know
enough to believe only half Of what
we hear.
Crabshaw-But the trouble is
most of us believe the wrong half.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1901-07-25

lions and would get wetl. After having Il 6ile1
twelve times without receiving the siighteA
benefit, declined to continue his Treatment any
recommended for Rheumatism, decided almod
In despair however. to give the medicine q vfial
and after had taken few bottles was able t.
hobble around on crutches, and very soon there
after had no use for theru at all s. 8. S. havina
cured me sound and we'll. All the distressing
and am happy to be again restored 70 perfed
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1901-07-25

The Mercury Reached 112.
Selma, Ala, was the warmest
place In the South. 112 degrees being
recorded. Montgomery reported
lO5 and Mobile 1872 on July IL.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1901-07-25

New Yosk Sea-
How about the shirt waist on .
figure which forbids the trouness BE-
ing kept mp without saspenden.
This IL an oistacie In the shirt
waists path To become really
fashionable . garment must be- adapt
ed to all shapes.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1901-07-25
MILEAGE TICKETS REDUCED.

MILEAGE TICKETS REDUCED.
Seaboard Air Line Railway one thou
sand mile tickets are now sold from all
points on it's lines at rate Of $500, in
Guiding those previously sold in the
State of Florida at $50, 900. These tick
cts are good over the entire Seaboard
AIR Line Railway system and are hon
ored between Richmond and Washing.
ton by the Richmond, Fredericksburg
and Potomac and Pennsylvania rail-
roads, between Portsmouth and Balti-
more by the Baltimore Steam Packet
Company bay Line) and between
Clinton and Columbia, s. c., by the
Columbia, Newberry s. Laurens Rail-
road. All tickets which have been
sold at $25, 90 and endorsed mot good
in State of Florida" will be honored
over the entire system, including lines
in Florida, regardless of such endorse
menta +
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1901-07-25
NOTICE OF SALE.

/ will, on Monday July lat 1901,
expose 70 public sale ct the Uulted
States Court House and Post Office
Building, in this city, q lot Of Old
Furniture, consisting of Lounges
Washstands, Chairs, Carpets etc.
Terms Of sale cash. =
e. O. DUNCAN,
s1 - tat Custodian.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1901-07-25

Now is the time to subscribe to
the CAUCASIAN. Only $1.OO a year.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1901-07-25
S. A. L.
RAILWAY.
Direct Line to All Points In

FAST LIMITED AND EXPRESS
TRAINS, FIRST-CLAsS EQUIP
MENT and the best accommodated.
Day coaches and Buffet Sleeping cars
ON all trains.
Travel by the "FLORIDA AND
METROPOLITAN LIMITED"
and You IRE assured Of . quick
and comsortebls journey.
uasqualed Dining ar Service.
pAG. 7. BARR, LIST Vice-President
and General Manager.
Call On or write for time tables.
rates and other inf0rmation to
o. n. aATTIa, o. 2. and T. A
RALEIGH, N. C.
b. 8. Lizard. IT,. A,
g e HAlfLHr, N. c.
R.E.L- BUNCH, g. P. A.,
Po1rsaGouru, Va
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1901-07-25

New Uptown Object New York City.
THE SeabOard Air Line Railway
has opened an uptown office at
1888 Broadway, New York City,
corner twenty-eighth street. Its
downtown passenger Office at 3s7
Broadway is still maintained.
Any information as to tickets,
rates, sleeping car reservations
building and manufacturing sites in
the State, are cheerfully furnished
at this Office.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1901-07-25

n NDNlmN Booker +. Washing-
AEENIN. ton has written the
AW0N AN1 story Of his life and
work. HeEives his views on the Ne
gro Problem and all his REST speeches,
White and oolored ptaop,s are giving
advanced orders. A bonanza for
agents. Both white and oolored
agents mako money with this book.
Write to-day.
]. L. NICHOLS q 90,
Atlanta, Ga.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1901-07-25

Every week more than a million
dollars is sent out Of the United
States in payment of coffee.-Ex.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1901-07-25
A Heavy Feeling After Eating.

rlr. Harry M. White. aged forty-one years.
conductor Pennsylvania K. R., living 90 N.
10Th St Philadelphia, Pa. writes under date of
May 4. 1898: Foryears suffered with heavy
feeling after eating and headaches. and some
times when would stoop to catch a switch
would get SO giddy that would have to stand
awhile to get so ! could perform my duty. !
took phosphate of sodium, lemon juice, bromo-
seltzer, baking soda, and doctored with home
opathic physicians and got no relief One day
when out or the road | picked up a circular
telling of Ripans Tabuies and thought would
try them. am happy to say found relief In
the first box got can eat things now that
made me sick before Ny wife had wind dys-
pepsia and | advised her to try the Ripans
Tabules. She got 50 much better that boaght
dozen boxes and would not be without them
in my house If they cost me two dollars q box.
recommend Ripans Tabules to any one who
ID afflicted like was
Tbs. sesres condition Of nat bsasdted .ee.saea
q justly one enduring Us haf easay Fer Dg
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1901-07-25

I Connections at Jacksonville and
Tampa, for al Florida East Coast
points, and Cuba and Porro Rico. Al
NeS Orleans, Tor ali points in TeIAss
Mexico and California.
sL8EPIne cAR SERVICE.
Nos. u and A-Florids and Metro
poftan Limited. Drawing Rvon
eleepfng, and Through Day Cosche'
between New York and Jacksonville
through Drawing Room Buffet Sleep
ing Cars between New York and At
Nos. "a and ee-Florida and Atlanta
Fast Mail. Through DRAWING NOON
Buffet Sleeping Cara between New
YORK Jacksonville, come cling at Ham
lee with sleeping Car 20 and from A.
lanta.
Ttckets on sale 70 all points. Pull
man births- Reserved and reservtr
lions made on outgoing steamer
from Norfolk. Baggage checked
Irom hotel and reoidenoee wfthous
exta charge. Gail at the
Uptown Ticket Officel
sYarborongh House Balldisg.J.
C. n.k6affisI c. !. and kP.n
Bell, Ralash and IAtGstass 'Phonss IL.
b. 8. LEA I'D, +. r.. A, Ralsigb,NC
B. <. L. BUNCH, Gent Pass. Ageh'
Rort1mouth. Va
JAS. Il. BARR, Ist Vice-Presiden'
~ AAA nA>A~~6 AT~~A~~P
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1901-07-25

the great vegetable
purifier and tonic, ID
the ideal remedy In al
rheumatic troubles.
There are NO on:afNa ~
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1901-07-25

WESTBOUMD TRAINS.
Daily ex-
Passenger cept Sun
STATIONS Daily day, Mu'
solid FRI
cars and
Passenget
Fergus County argus., 1901-02-06
PHll BROOK kOIIS.

Win. Barney of Rockford spent
Thursday and Friday with his
brother, Merchant A, ID. Barney.
The Philbro0k dancing club will
give n dance on tie 18th inst, to
which all are cordially invited. Sup
per will bc served by Mrs. Waddell
and tickets have been placed at 81.
An unlimited amount of free stable
room will he provided.
A very large crowd attended our
literary on saturday evening, the
2nd Inst, including good number
from Utica and the Utica glec club,
which rendered several selections
which were well received. The sub
jcct for debate was, "Rcsolvcd, That
money Is becoming more potent than
religion" Mr. Stoutenberg appeared
for the affirmative and Rev. Rhodes
of Utica for the negative. the aiIirmH-
time winning the decision after n very
pleasant evening.
Fergus County argus., 1901-02-06
lori MAGlNNLS SnOIS.

Mrs. France and daughter, Bertha,
have been very i'll but are slowly re-
covering.
Ernest Hics has very sore arm,
caused By hi, horse falling on the ice
with him. The arm is swollen till IL
looks like one OF Jumbu'r legs.
The earth must have slipped IA cog
az Montana seems to bc baskinE be.
meath sunny southern skies. 1t will
soon he In order To set out orange
trees.
Clyde Stephens and Henry Phlpps
are getting out house logs. Looks n
little suspicious on llenry's part. We
wouldn't mind trying piece of wed.
ding cake.
Harry Fields is cleaning house and
painting. rhe hacienda will shine
! like IL new dollar when hc completes
his labors. You must expcc; the next
surprise party, Harry.
The contractor il pushing develop
mcnt work on Vince Gies' mine. The
breast of the tunnel looks well. Vince
has discovered thnt the quickest way
to open up II mine is to let the work
out by contract.
A prairie fire In January sounds
ilshy. doesn't IL? But il happened
on the Blanchard place and might
have been serious but for the timely
arrival Of small crowd that knew
how To whip IL out.
Whisker Davis il commanding Of
ficer this winter. IleIs the lust ac ctual
resident Of the old post, excepting the
spookS. Whisker gets out ON the
parade ground and puts them
through their PAGES occasionally.
When John stephens comes for his
mnil his sbrnncho entertains the crowd
with some fancy side steps and nlm-
BILE high jumping. In the midst of
the net John rolls n pill" but sticks
to the saddle Ike postage stamp.
Pretty work.
Misses Mary and Agnes Hughes
passed through the fort Saturday on
their way from Grass Range To Join
their sister at stanford. The young
ladies have taught school in this vi
cinity several months. They made
numerous friends, who will miss
them.
A crowd from both sides of the di-
vide had n merry party at Mr.. VIII
linn Fergus handsome residence last
Friday night. Miss Fergus made all
happy by serving n bount teous lunch
at l. o'clock. The long ride enabled
W. tn appreciate 1t highly. Miss Fer
gus and Oden komanstead furnished
the music.
Fergus County argus., 1901-02-06
UTICA N0TtS.

Ed. IIersey took n trip To the
mountains last week
Dave Simpson Of STANFORD, paid US
a visit. Come again Dave.
Don't forget the rag ball at Utica
Feb. lIth. Everybody welcome.
The Junior League give an enter
tainmcnt in the hall at Utica Feb.
9Th.
On account Of paraphenalla not
arriving the odd Fellows lodge was
not organized here last week
An auction sale was held Friday
last. A buckskin team, formerly be-
longing to RED" Mulyey went under
the hammerfor SIS. The purchaser
was Marion Walters.
Hugh j. Mckay was thrown from
big load Of hay Monday afternoon
and was seriously hurt. The acci-
dent took place on the j. ID. Waite
ranch.
A party ol young people from here
WFUI lD lut lllllDIoDk L llltIHIg IuSL
Saturday evening. A very pleasant
time was the result, the Philbrook
people giving them a hearty vel
come and entertaining them In the
best manner possible. The visit will
be repeated at the shortest possible
notice.
A few days ago Mr.. Polly awoke
to the fact that his meat house had
been replenished during the night to
the extent of IA quarter of beef. At
the same time Miss Orr discovered
that the larder was short several
lUaves Of bread. pie, etc. 1t seems
that colonel Donelly. herder,
who has been making Utica his home,
strayed from the path Of virtue and
stole the beef from wagon In town,
and after failing to sell 1t for whiskey
hung 1t up In Mr.. Polly's meat house.
Naturally, after all these exertions.
the Colonel" felt the pangs OF hun
ger, and being a sincere believer In
Fergus County argus., 1901-02-06
ElGilI ii0UR LAW.
Provisions Of the Measure Placed on the
Sta.u:e Cooks lest Week.

The exact wording Of the law a,
amended and passed by both houses o.
the legislature is as follows:
"Be it enacted by the legislative as
scmbly Of the state of Montana:
'Section /. The period of employ
ment Of wori:ingmcl in all under
ground mines or workings shall bC
eight hours per day, except in cases ot
emergency, whore life and property ar,
in imminent danger.
Sec. ?. The period of employment
Of workingmcn in smelters, stamp mills
sampling works, concentrators and all
other institutions for the reduction OF
ores and refining of ores or metals
shall be eight tsl hours per day, except
in cases of emergency where life OF
property are in imminent danger.
Sec. 3. Any person or persons, body
or corporation, manager or employer,
who shall violate any of the provisions
OF section one ll) or two (!) OF this act
shall be deemed guilty of misdemean-
or and upon conviction thereof shall,
for each otfensc, be subject to a fine OF
not less than one hundred dollars or
more than five hundred dollars, or by
Imprisonment in county Jail for a
period of not less than one tl) month or
more than six 90 months, or by both
such fine and Imprisonment.
All acts. or parts of acts in conflict
with this act, are hereby repealed.
Sec. ). This act shall not be in full
force and effect until 90 days after its
passage and approval by the governor.
Fergus County argus., 1901-02-06

both "C" and "D" tuunclsrangefrom
50 to $lS per ton.
Some development work has been
done ON the Myrtle lode. north ofand
adjoining the Cloud, aud very fair ore
has been found there pllu.
Altogether there are about sixty
men employed in the mines and the
mill at present, and this force will be
materially Increased as development
progresses.
Both the mines and the mill Of the
Whisky Gulch company are in the
hands OF prudent, conservative men,
well skilled In their different lines of
work, and with the continuation of
the present ore supply there can be
no doubt Of the financial success Uf
their undertaking
Fergus County argus., 1901-02-06
Send lie Their Names.

Thousands uf eastern people will
take advantage of the cheap rates To
the northwest In effectevery Tuesday
from Feb l2th to April 3Oth.
They are the lowest in years.
Ii yuu have any friends who ar.
talking ui coming west, send me
their names and will have our rep
resenta tiyes look them up-furnish
them advertising matter-reserve
births-see that they have Qui *
and comfortaJ Jle trip.
II. u SEGvR, General Agent,
Burlington Route, Billings, Mont.
Fergus County argus., 1901-02-06

the fact that "the Lord helps those
who helps themselves, took n light
lunch In the shape of three lUaves OF
bread, two rolls OF butter, II strip oi
bacon and pie. And the colonel
wasn't very hungry, either.
Constable Buwscr OF Stamford paid
usa visitand thereby hangs a tale. A
gentleman Of leisure, during his stay
in Stanford. incurred some debts oi
honor or otherwise, aud as Is usual,
left with his sole property, horse
ana saddle. Bowser Immediately
duunrd his war paint and took the
trail The object Uf the laws attcH-
tiOn was uvertukcu ut Utica and his
horse HHd saddle attached. There
were n few Incidental charges on tho
horse and saddle by various business
men in town who refused to "lOusen
up" until same charges were paid.
While Mr.. Bowser and his friends
were busy arguing the matter and
the constable was donning more war
paint the gentleman oi leisure tool,
the matter into his own hands and
left with horse. saddle and u clear
conscience. For various reasons Mir.
BOwser could nOtleave. took two
days To fix matters, but when every
thing looked most hopeless help
arrived in the shape of Mr.. Stack,
who redeemed the constable and
took him home.
Fergus County argus., 1901-02-06

II hUbblcd into Mr.. Black kmon's
drug store one evening, says Wesley
Nelson, oi Hamilton. Ga. "and he
asked me to try Chamberlain's Pain
Balm for rheumatism, with which
had suffered for n long time. told
him | had no faith In any medicine,
as .hey oil failed. He said We'll, II
Chambcrlain's Pain Balm does not
help you, you need not pay for it, l
took bottle OF IL home and used 1t
according to the directions and in one
week / was cured, and have not since
been troubled with rheumatism"
Sold by C. III. Williams.
Fergus County argus., 1901-02-06

Electric power Is to be preferred TO steam
when Il can be secured. This Is why the
Argus boiler and snglpe--both In good shape
we're laid aside and will be sold cheap.