davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The age-herald., 1901-12-16

sive sale, as have also 'srhe Tribulations of Princess" by the author of "The Martyrdom of an Empress" and ''The House of de Mailly,' by Margaret Nor ton Potter, of which Miss Jeanette L. Glider says that it is the best historical novel published in the last five years.
 The Duke of Argyll's new biography of his distinguished mother-in-law, is entitled ''V. R. I. Her Life and Empire" Is amongst the successful books of the season, as are also Mrs s. P. Mclean Greenes "Floodtide," beautiful story of the Maine coast, and Mir John Ken dricks Bangs highly entertaining book of Christmas stories called lover the Plum Pudding" This book is Vol VI. of the Harpers Portrait Collection of Short Stories.
 Amongst the best selling books issued by Harper & Brothers must also be mem toned the celebrated players edition of Ben Hur,' which had an enormous sale. In quite a different class must be mentioned also E. Nesbitt's "The Would begoods," a book which is about chill dren, but more enjoyable to grown people even than to young folk. It tells the adventures of jolly family of English children.
 Sarah Grangs "Babs the Impossible was a sensational success, the sales of which have been augmented by the presence of Madame Grand, who Is lec- turing in America
 Harper's American Novel Series has drawn forth more general praise from both reviewers and readers than any lit erary enterprise which this firm has un- dertaken for some years. The volumes by new authors, which have been issued monthly in this series, have been sur prise as regards their unusual merit The volume issued in October. entitled Let not Man Put Asunder,' by Basil King, bids fair to achieve a place amongst the most talked of, best selling books of the hour. It is a remarkably clever study of the divorce question, which is now the subject of such burning discussion both by church and people. Altogether is has been a wonderful year for fiction. WARWICK OF THE KNOBS"
 Dodd, Mead & Co., thought among novels the principal titles of works they have presented this season so far, in clude Warwick of the Knobs" by John Uri Lloyd, author of "Stringtown on the Pike" Sir Richard Calmady," by Lucas Malet, (Mrs. St. Leger Harrison), "The Lions Whelp." by Mrs Amelia E. Barr, and "Cinderella," by S. R. Crockett These have been the best fiction works brought out this season by this house, and all have had a satisfactory sale In I gift books there is a large demand for "A Child of Nature" by Hamilton w. Mabie, and Candle Lightin' Time" by Paul Laurence Dunbar, the colored au- | thor and poet.
 Houghton, Miffin & Co.,, in Boston, say that the best selling book they had last spring was '"rhe Turn of the Board" by Eugenia Frothingham, and that the best selling book of the autumn season was ''The Tory Lover," by Sarah Orne Jewett, although MT. Fisk's book entitled Life s>Everlasting, is nearly as large a seller. It may be said, in connection with these last books, that 1t is not so much that they sell so well, as that | they deserve to sell even better than they have sold. this house being es- pecially noted for the quality of its work.
The age-herald., 1901-12-16
M. p. MEssER 6 co.

The McGowan Building-We have few desirable offices in this building for rent.
 Offices on First avenue, between 18th and 20th streets, for rent.
 Residences on the north and southsidess can be had upon application at our of-
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-03-28
We are glad to report that Charlie

We are glad to report that Charlie
Ocheltree is improving nicely and
steadily growing better.
Sheriff Anderson was in town,
Tuesday, visiting with his friends and
talking over old times with old time
associates.
The family of Martin Olsen are en-
joying (?) the humps. 1t may not
seem an enjoyment but its fun to see
how the rest act and then go do like
wise.
Word comes back from Joe and
John Koch in Oklahoma that tn ey
got through safe and sound but did
not find as much work as they had
anticipated.
In boxing contest last week two
Rossites pealed each others faces, one
says through awkwardness and the
other through science, but we would
| suggest a compromise on the word
both.
Will Williamson writes back from
Oklahoma that his Oldest boy is very
sick and they were frightened some
what as to its recovery Their many
friends here, however, hope to soon
hear that the little fellow is improv-
| ing.
The Lutheran church has disposed
OF its parsonage at Dedham and in.
tend to erect one in Ross this spring.
They expect to put up good sized
house that will be convenient and
commodious to its pastor and one too
that will be a credit to the town.
Ross was full OF music the first of
the week, when nothing could be
done. Sam Jordon and Roe Passmore
were the musicians, and whether they
were trying to initiate some travel
ing mlnstrels or not and expect to
tour Italy or some other place. We
don't know but they satisfied those
VINO heard them.
We understand that Lou Beers will
build a new house in town as soon as
spring opens up and he gets the time.
Truly the town OF Ross is on the
boom. With tn the two new houses
going up, prospects for others, the
merchants all prospecting, the shop
getting its share of work, one can but
say prosperity has struck it hard.
The term sixteen to one is not a
thing of antiquity, nor yet withal
antedated foro My last Saturday night
sixteen young men, so we were told,
gathered at the home of Ralph Carper
while only one was thoughtful
enough to take lady. They could
scarcely dance with such numbers and
departed after time with the avow-
al stamped on their mind to go and
DO so no more.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-03-28

day, looking after his interests and
interviewing those who want to know
of chances of the newer and better
opportunities Of Minnesota and South
Dakota.
M. M. Kennels arrived in town,
Monday evening, and visited a few
days with relatives and friends. Mark
is part Of the Jefferson firm, that
manufacture stock food and reports
the sales as good and the company
prospecting nicely.
| Grant Lancelot was unanimously
elected principal of the schools
he has taught for two years. This in
itself Is recommendation for his
ability as teacher, for two years
generally displays man ability, and
when third term is offered it shows
man is first class.
The town election passed off quiet
ly and the citizens ticket was elected.
Louie Groteluschen and Dwight Pat
ten were elected for the three year
term, F. G. Hepp for the two year
term, Hi Packard for one year. This
makes good strong council and men
who will look we'll to the welfare of
the town.
R. j. Creveling. carpenter, con-
tractor began the erection Of a barn
for Mr. Kienapfel, last Monday, and
when completed will be model of
farm convenience and a credit to his
community. Every new building
improves the country and this new
enterprise speaks we'll Of the prosper
ity of the builder.
At the meeting of the M. w. A.
camp, last Thursday night, the forest
rang with shouts and a feast was
spread in honor Of the two neighbors
who were soon to leave the shade of
camp number 2953and SEE new and
changed fields of action. Louis Swan
son and George CARRIER each were to
leave and as remembrance a pres
ent was voted for each, that when
miles intervene between them aud the
camp they might have something long
to remember old time associations
with.
Tuesday evening as the train pulled
out north we were reminded Of
of times, which we read Of in the
early colonial settlements, when some
| new set of settlers turned their faces
westward to view the unknown scenes
before them, to explore, reclaim from
nature and to clvilize. The whole
village turned out to bid them all
good bye and God speed. So it was
here. The whole male population
turned out to help load the live srock
and goods of George Gray to ship to
Texas and with loud hurrah and
wild shout the train left with George
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-03-28
A TELEGRAM came back Friday from

A telegram came back Friday from
Charley Stemm, at Danbury, Nebras-
ka, that his wife could not live two
days longer, but up to Tuesday nc
other word had arrived Of how she is
jim Rice was circulating around
among the people the first of the
week so they would not forget that
he was in the land business yet. He
also tried his luck in duck hunting
but we surmise he got left in the
shuttle.
Rhhs & Wilde have new surrey
added to the fine line of buggies
which is as fine as any placed upon
the market. The boys are doing a
good business despite the rain and
mud and are reaching people IN every
direction.
Amos Fancher, one of the best
feeders in Cameron township, shipped
car of hogs and a car of cattle to
Chicago on the special Wednesday
morning. He accompanies the stock
to the yards to turn them over to his
commission men.
Inman Sherman disposed of his
driving horse the first of the week to
Elmer Bailey, of Audubon, and Tues
day John Bailey came up on the train
and rode it back to town. Elmer
will have good buggy horse in it as
it is good traveller.
While riding into town, Monday,
Oddie Porsch's horse slipped and fell
in the mud and neither horse nor man
could get up until help reached them.
1t seems miracle that Oddie was
not crushed Or at least leg broken Sc
peculiar was the tangle Of man and
beast.
For Sale or Trade.-A registered
thoroughbred Short Horn bull of the
Westrope stock. Three years old last
September, kind and gentle and easily
kept in any field. Color. cherry
red. Can see, any of calves at my
place. Will sell or exchange for an
other. GEO. MCCUEN.
McGaffin 81 Kelly came upon the
train, Tuesday, and went out to the
Uncle Robert Rutherford place TO fix
him up good cistern. He could
scarcely have chosen two fellows who
understood their work better thar
these boys, and who will do him s
better job.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-03-28
Ross News.
Earl Maharg spent Sunday at the
S. M. Luse home north of town.

Earl Maharg spent Sunday at the
S. M. Luse home north of town.
John Wagner was quite sick the
first of the week with rheumatism.
Markets Tuesday:-Corn, shelled,
3O3c; ear, 294c; oats, 203c; wheat, 563c.
Miss Anna Carper is assisting in
the work at the Dave Hart home this
week.
Joe Williamson braved the mud
Sunday, and went to Audubon to Wis
it friends.
Thos. Single spent Sunday in Car
roll with his friends in the j. F.
Luse family.
Miss Mate French passed Sunday
from Audubon, under the parental
roof, north of town.
A bright boy baby was born to Mr..
and Mrs. John Ruhs, over east OF
town, last Saturday night.
We understand that Miss Eva Luse
is steadily improving which all her
friends will be glad to learn.
We understand that Matt Frost de-
parted last week for Waterloo where
he goes to look for good farm to
purchase.
Sunday boy came to the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Dave Hart to gladden.
their lives and to help them in their
declining years.
Chris Kraul has returned to his
home and his father and he decided
they can get along in the future, in
harmony and peace.
Dave Dorsey was in town the first
of the week and purchase fine new
buggy of Ruhs & Wilde and is now
ready for the season.
Frank Bamsey purchased a good
horse the first of the week Of Bert
Reynolds. He lost one sometime
ago and now feels he is ready to be.
gin spring work.
ben Ruhs, brother Of Jake and
Fred Ruhs arrived from Illinois last
Wednesday and has engaged to worl
during the coming season at the VIM
Winterstine home.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-03-28

like stray beam of sunshine from
out clouded sky falling upon some
dropping flower to kiss it back to the
hope of life. The little ones stay was
short but it warped its life into the
threads of the life of the parents, and
like the imprint of steel it memory
will always remain in loveand sweet
ness of its being.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-03-28

CARRIER to care for the stock on the
road.
The two months old baby of Mr..
and Mrs. John Hepp was carried in
its purity and innocence to the great
mysterious beyond, last Tuesday, and
after short ceremony, Friday, at the
home conducted by Rev. Bertch, the
little was laid to rest in the Lincoln
Center cemetery. Little Orville came
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-03-28
Gray News.

Jessie Packard is on the sick list,
this week.
Mrs. Joe Nedrow is quite sick with
lung fever.
Miss Jessie Arney has been on the
sick list tor some time.
Regina Ayers was Manning Wis
itor, the first of the week.
Fanny Welty and Eva Blinkty were
Manning visitors, Tuesday.
James Foster Sr. was moving into
his property, the first Of the week.
John Mcclure, of Audubon, was in
town, Tuesday, transacting business.
Miss Minnie Ramsey is laid up for
a time with an attack of rheumatism.
Miss Mabel Swaney will WELD the
rod at the Foster school, this spring
term.
Miss Emma Fenton, from Hamlin,
will teach the Swaney school this
spring.
Ed Livingstone went up to Mann
ing, Monday. to attend to matters of
personal business.
DR.. Mckinney was down from
Manning, Monday, to attend to NAH
Ion Hepp, who was sick.
Peter Peterson is soon to 90 out on
to the Frank Buckner farm and work
for Sam Handles, this year.
M. E. Jenkins, of Brayton, was up
Monday attending to business and
shaking hands with friends.
Ben Halbert returned from Odebolt
Thursday, where he had been called
on account of the illness of his father.
Mr.. Ferrel has moved over the
Gray office and we understand will
work on the section, the coming sum
mer
Mrs. Sam Handles and Mrs. Car.
michael have both been sick for some
time, but are now growing we'll rap
idly.
Miss Goldie Archer went down to
Audubon, the first Of tine week, and
took the examination for teacher
certificate.
Bert Altman will begin imme-
diately to dig and fix cistern for
John Esmus, living south Of town,
a couple of miles.
John Liken and Lou Babcock were
over north Of Templeton, Monday
looking after cattle. We did not learn
if they purchased or not.
D. w Patton was Manning Wis
itor, last Saturday, leaving James
Foster Jr. in the office to look after
the grain, during his absence.
We understand that James Foster
ST.. found a garter snake in the street
the other day and like ST. Patrick of
old slew the monster, as the first
spring offering.
The last good bye was said to thu
Swanson family, and they are now il
the far west, midst new scenes anG
peoples but yet every one holds q
warm place in their memory for them
Asmus Boysen returned home Mon.
day, from the East and brought witt
him, from Audubon, one of the fines
largest ST. Bernard dogs ever seen il
the county. He is beauty and {
wonderfully intelligent animal.
j. F. Luse, the hustling real estate
man from Carol, was in town, Tues
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-11-29
Brooke Co. Thief
Caught Here,
Stole His Successful RiMh
Clothes. After Fellow Had
Stolen His Sweetheart.

Harry Stanley, colored, was arrested
at the Lamb hOtel here Sunday upon
information from wellsburg that he
was wanted there for theft. Sheriff
John NJ. Brown, Of Brooke county, ar
rived here Monday forenoon and iden'
titled the fellow. When Stanley saw
the sheriff he confessed the theft,
The officer returned with him u
Brooks county Monday evening. stan
ley belonged to Contractor Martins
force on the Short Line, during Its
construction and at the time of the
theft was engaged In work on a street
car line in Wellsburg. He broke open
two trunks and stole suit of clothes
and other articles. The sheriff stated
that the victim had stolen the afec'
tions Of Stanley IS sweetheart and the
latter threatened to kill his successful
rival but changed his mind and re-
taliated by stealing the clothes.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-11-29
Asleen Amid EIaInes.

Breaking into blazing home, some
tiremen lately dragged the sleeping in
mates from death. Fancied security,
and death near. It's that way when
GU neglect coughs aud colds. Don't
do it. DR.. Kings New Discovery for
consumption gives perfect protection
against all throat, chest and lung
troubles. Keep linear, and avoid suf-
fering, death aud doctors bills. a
teaspoonful stops late cough, persist,
ent use the most stubborn. Harmless
and nice tasting, It's guaranteed q
satisfy by Geo. q. Stone, Clarksburg,
w. Va. Price 30 centsand sl.00. Tria.
bottles free. Slim.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-11-29
REPORT OF OUR COAL MINING.
MANY Things About the Mines Of Har-
rison County Officially Reported.

The Telegram acknowledges re-
CENT Of the 18th, nth and 18th an
pual reports Of the coal mines in West
Virginia for the years ending June
30, for the years 1898, 1899 and 1900.
The reports are issued by James W.
Paul; chief mine inspector. The to-
tai coal production of the state in
1900 was Is, ss8, oil tons and 2,4se,l
tons OF coke were manufactu. ed In the
same period. Harrison county pro-
duced e47, 4so tons of coal and 1884
tons Of coke, showing an increase over
the year previous Of 2s4,2So IONS Of
coal and 1923 tons Of coke. The
county is seventh as a coal producer
and ninth in coke production. The
Fairmont Coal Company mines at En-
terprise led with l2s,750 tons of coal,
and Farnum in coke, the product
being $50 tons. Pinnickinnick's two
mines we're second with 10000 tons Of
coal, and the Fairmont s. Baltimore
Coal s Coke Company's mines at Ad-
amston with 4,7l4 tons of coke was
second In that production. -Four coke
plants are reported for Harrison
county with l2s coke ovens, of which
es were in use. Three mines in the
comfy used machines in mining.
These were at the Scion and Meadow
brook. The average miners wages
was4o cents a ton and the selling
price 81 cents. Daily wages TO track
man was sI.5s. Powder is used at
seven places. The county had one
fan. There was only one strike aud
that was at Farnum with 30 men af-
fected. There are % mines in the
county with $40 pick miners and 1859
Others inside and l5l outside, or a
total Of l,222 men employed. -Four
men we're fatally injured in 1900 and
two non-fatally. The number Of acres
Of coal WORKED out was 697O. Ten
mines had steam boilers. The reports
are very elaborate dealing very much
in detail with all the features of min
ing.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-11-29
modern Surgery surpassed.

While suffering from bad case Of
piles l consulted physician who ad,
viSed me to try box Of DeWittE
Witch Hazel Salve, says q + Carter,
Atlanta, Ga. II procured box and
was entirely cured. DeWtttS Witch
Hazel Salve is splendid cur for
piles, giving relief Instantly, and ]
heartily recommend it to all sufferers.
Surgery is unnecessary to cure piles,
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve Will cure
any case. Cuts, burns, bruises, and
all other wounds are also quickly cured
by 1t. Beware Of counterfeits. Q. d.
Sturm s. Co., druggists. 52-lm.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-11-29
DOCKS AND WHARVEs PURCHASED
BY the Fafrmunt Coal company which
has absorbed big fuel company.

Charles w. Watson, president Of the
Fairmont Coal Company, announced
last Friday that the stock Of the
Northwestern Fuel Company, amount
ing to g., 500. 900, was practically under
the control OF the Fairmnnt Coal Co.,
The Northwestern Fuel Company
recently bought all the stock OF the
North wisconsin Dock Company who
control all the docks and wharves
along the coast Of the big lakes that
are used for handling coal. Mr.. Wat.
son stated that the companies togeth-
er will have a coal handling capacity
Of 2,5OO,OOC tons of coal year. The
capital Of the Fairmont Coal Co. is
said to be $4,000, 900.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-11-29

To remove a troublesome corn OF
buDion FiBG soak the corn or bun.
ion in warm water TO soften 1t, then
pare it down as closely as possible
without drawing blood and apply
ChamberlaIns Pain Balm twice daily;
rubbing vigorously for i've minutes at
each application. A corn plaster
should be worn for a few days, to pro
tect /; from the shoe. AS a general
liniment for Spralns, bruises, lameness
and rheumatism, Pain Balm is IN.
eoualled. For sale by George @. Stone,
druggist. 62-lm.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-11-29
8. & Q. AGENT Murray Resigns

F.E. Murray severed his connection
With the B.&O. railroad as agent
here last Friday. d. E. Parkersou
the agent at Pennington, was brought
here and given temporary charge Of
the place and is being assisted by G.
E. ChambeBln discharging the duties
Of the ofiice, The cause Of Mr.. Muir
rays action was friction with the gen
eral division superintendent, +. A.
Hustead. lie had given entire salts
faction to the public.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-11-29
Death OF Mrs. Sarah Banks.

Mrs. Sarah Banks died at Jarvis
VILE at 4 O'Clock Thursday evening,
November 81, at % years of age. Her
home was in McKeesport, Pa. She
was widow and came here about six
weeks before her death TO visit her
sister, Mrs. NJ. H. McGrady. The re
mains were shipped by Stealey and
Osborn Saturday morning on the
Pittsburg flyer for burial at McKees'
port.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-11-29
Lane Gets a New Position.

A. NJ. Lane, former superintendent
OF the Monongahela River and West
Virginia & PiIiSburg divisions Of tie
Baltimore s. Quo railroad with head
quarters at Fairmont, has been ap-
pointed superintendent Of the West
Virginia s. Northern railroad and has
assumed the duties Of the position.
His headquarters are at Kingwood.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-11-29
ENDOWMENT FUNp
oFor sroaddus institute is we'll
Under Way-$IIooo Raised.

The fall term at Broaddus closed
Wednesday. The attendance was the
largest in the history of the institu-
ton by so per cent. The winter term
will begin Monday with excellent pros
poets. The Rockefeller endowment
fund has reached $1,000 on the $50,
600 necessary to be raised TO get the
5000 the distinguished philanthro-
pist has offered the institution, This
leaves but $4,000 To be raised. The
ofer extends to January i only and
contributions should be made quickly.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-11-29
Valuable Building Suggestions.

A great many business buildings are
woefulIy unsuited for the use to which
they arc put. Poor lighting is the
most common defect; bad ventilation
Is another The firms whose places OF
business are free from these drawbacks
possess immensely superior advantages
from commercial point OF view.
In the Instance ofprlvate residences,
the need ola high degree OF trained
skill and taste on the part Of the arch
ltect is even more imperative. More
than ha,l onc'S tins is 'pcrt w''h'n
the waits o. his own dwelling. II ne
desires to be happy therein, no effort
should be spared to make IL truly q
shome"-..a place where comfort and
beauty shall be present Mt every turn.
How .uany residences one sees TO
which Mark Twain's witty criticism
is applicable: ITS sort of Queen
Anne in front and Mary Anne be-
hindu, In architecture as in other
things, good intentions are not enough
to ensure success. When natural and
acquired skill, extended experience
and trained taste are lacking, the re-
suits achieved must necessarily be
mediocre.
Such ideas and suggestions as we are
able to giyeare at your service. We
shall be pleased to submit sketches
free Of compensation to those contem-
plating building.
HoLMBoE s. LAFFERTY,
Clarks6urg, w. Va.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-11-29
Live Wire Killed Him.

Sunday. evening John May, aged
eighteen years, an employe Of the
window Glass Co. at Fairmont In
company with three young men, uotic.
ed an electric light pole smoking on
the corner of Eighth and Fairmont
avenue in that towu and In placing
his hands on the pole May accidentally
touched the wire. he was killed in
stantly. He uttered four words.