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The Grit-advocate., 1901-12-06
Food Changed toPoison

Putrefying food in the intestincs
but DR.. Kings New Life Pills cXpel
the poison from clogged bowels, gently,
easily but surely, curing constipation,
biliousness, sick headace, fevcrs, all
liver, kidney and bowel troubles. Only
25 cents at G.. Lavelle's.
The Grit-advocate., 1901-12-06
Says He Was Tortured

II suffered such pain from corns that
| could hardly walk" writes H. Robin
son of Hillsborough, Illinois, but
Bucklen's Arnica Salve completely
cured them" Acts like magic on
sprains, bruises, cuts, sores, scalds.
burns, boils, ulcers. Perfect healer of
skin diseases and piles. Cure guaran-
teed by G. Lavelle. Price % cents per
box.
The Grit-advocate., 1901-12-06
'vertised Letter List.

The ,ollowing list OF letters, If not
callea ivra in thirty ttiaspl days will, fs
sent to the dead letter Office:
Miss Mary Jensen, George Wood,
c. S. CooDel, card, D. J. Corris.
In calling for above letters please
say advertised.
W. H. WALLACE, p. M.
The Grit-advocate., 1901-12-06

Last Sunday six persons were receiv-
ed into full membership in the Congre-
gational church. During the short
pastorate of Mr. Rice this church has
enjoyed splendid growth and is now
in a very prosperous condition.
The Grit-advocate., 1901-12-06

You will please me by showing ap-
probation for my efforts tu secure pure
groceries. 1 will guarantee every ounce
of the Ideal Baking Powder to be as
pure as chemistry can make it. For
health's sake use it. P. Petersen.
The Grit-advocate., 1901-12-06

Among the tens of thousands who
have used Chamberlain's Cough Rene
dy for colds and la grippe during the
past few years to our knowledge. not Il
single case has resulted in pneumonia.
Thomas Whitfield & Co., $40 Wabash
ineut retail druggists in that city, in
syeaking OF this says. ave recommend
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy in many
cases, as it not only gives prompt and
complete recovery, but also counter
acts any tendency of la gripe to result
in pneumonia" For sale by G. La
velle.
The Grit-advocate., 1901-12-06

Good bread from ai,y flour, good
stomachs, clear skin and contentment
with everything when you practice
using the genuine pure Ideal Baking
Powder. Don't use cheap trash-its
unhealthy. P Petersen.
The Grit-advocate., 1901-12-06

VIM. Albright, who has been working
for r. r. Liddle for some time, left
here Thursday morning for his home
in Amherst, Neb. NJ. Albright will
continue to keep in touch with Sedg-
wick county affairs by reading the
Grit-Advocate for the next year.
The Grit-advocate., 1901-12-06

Miss Edith law, who is teaching
school in Phillips county, returned to
her duties Sunday night after spend
ing the Thanksgiving holidays with
home folks.
The Grit-advocate., 1901-12-06
To Cure a Cold in Que Day

Take Laxative Bromo quinine Tablets
All druggists refund the money if it
fails to cure. E. w. Groves signature
is on each box. % cents.
The Grit-advocate., 1901-12-06

DR.. Mason reports the birth of a boy
baby to Mr., and Mrs. Oscar Corpe on
Tuesday evening.
The Grit-advocate., 1901-12-06

If you would have an appetite like a
bear and a relish for your meals take
Chamberlain's Stomach and LiAer
Tablets. They correct disorders of the
stomach and regulate the liver and
bowels. Price 25 cents. Samples free
at Lavelle's drug store.
The Grit-advocate., 1901-12-06

w. H. Pound has purchased the
largest stock of wall paper ever brought
to JuleShurg. This stock contains the
latest patterns from eastern manufac-
turers and no handsomer line can be
found anywhere. Prices are guaran-
teed to be right. Call and examine
this stock.
The Grit-advocate., 1901-12-06

Judge and Mrs. w. H. Pound left
here Wednesday morning for short
stay in Denver.
The Grit-advocate., 1901-12-06
Scaled Proposals for Publishing
DELINQUENT Tax List

Public notice is hereby given that
sealed bids for publishing the delin.
quent tax list for the county Of Sedg.
wick for the year 1902 will be received
by the board of county commissioners
Of Sedgwick county, Colorado, until
10 o'clock Monday, December 30,
1901. Bids to be based upon the price
per inch for the first insertion, and
the price per inch for each subsequent
insertion, standard newspaper column,
measured and based upon ten lines to
the inch.
The board reserves the right to re-
ject any aud all bids.
BY order of the Board of County
Commissioners of Sedgwick county,
Colorado. II. c. MCNEW,
(sEAL) County Clerk.
Dated at Julesburg, Colorado, this
9Th day of December 1891.
Stops the Cough and Works Off the
Cold
Laxative Bromine Quinine Tablets
cure cold in one day. No cure no
Ilrs1 .t-
The Grit-advocate., 1901-12-06

Agrl baby was born to Mr.. and Mrs.
II. c. McNew last Sunday afternoon.
Both mother and child are reported us
doing well.
The Grit-advocate., 1901-12-06

You can find suitable presents for
young or old at Julesburg Drug Co.
The Grit-advocate., 1901-12-06

A new arrival in town is our fine
holiday line. Call and get acquainted.
Julesburg Drug Co.
The Grit-advocate., 1901-12-06

p. B. Upson Will enter upon his du-
ties as county commissioner next Mon
day, his bond having been approved by
Judge Armour and returned this week
The Grit-advocate., 1901-12-06

We have fine line of domestic and
imported perfumes: Julesburg Drug
Co.
The Grit-advocate., 1901-12-06
News Gathered Through Inter-
views With A Busy People.

Holiday Goods. A complete line at
Julesburg Drug Co.'S.
The Grit-advocate., 1901-12-06

We have the finest line of jewelry in
town. Every article guaranteed.
Julesburg Drug Co.
The Grit-advocate., 1901-12-06

Ladies: | have secured the agency
from Easton factory for the genuine
pure Ideal Baking Powder, and will
sell it reasonable. p. Petersen.
The Grit-advocate., 1901-12-06

DR.. Salisbury, the Ogalalla dentist,
will work in Julesburg Monday, De-
cember l6; Chappell, Tuesday, Decem
ber II. Teeth extracted without pain.
Prices reasonable.
The Grit-advocate., 1901-12-06

Mr.. and Mrs Ed Coumbe attended
the funeral service of Mrs. A. B. Per
singer in Lodge Pole Wednesday, Mrs.
Persinger died suddenly Tuesday from
hemOrrhage.
The Grit-advocate., 1901-12-06

Mr.. and Mrs. G. w. Wiggington left
Monday evening for Morristewn, Ten
neesee, in response to message an
nouncing the serious illness of Mr.
Viggington' mother. During his alb
sence Mr.. Schmittie is working days at
the station.
The Grit-advocate., 1901-12-06

This week Henry Fuller sold his
ranch west of town to VIM. Mailer
and som Max. Consideration $1,000
cash. Mr.. Fuller will probably engage
in the livery business in Julesburg.
The Grit-advocate., 1901-12-06

Considerable snow fell in this locali-
ty Monday night covering the ground
to a depth of two inches or more. The
weather has been warm since the snow
ceased falling and most of it has al
ready disappeared. The pastures will
be greatly benefited by the moisture.
The Grit-advocate., 1901-12-06
Stops the Cough and Works OFF thu
Cold

Laxative Bromine Quinine Tablets
cure cold in one day. No cure no
pay. Price 25 cents.
The Grit-advocate., 1901-12-06

No one can reasonably hope for good
health unless his bowels move once
each day. When this is not attend I'd
to disorders of the stomach arise, bill
iousness, headache, dyspepsia, and piles
soon follow. If you wish to avoid these
ailments keep your bowels regular by
taking Chamherlains Stomach and
Liver Tablets when required. They
are so easy to take and mild and gentle
in effect. For sale by G. Lavelle.
The Grit-advocate., 1901-12-06

Peter Volz, the well known and
prosperous ranchman of the south part
of the county, renewed his allegiance
to the Grit-Advocate last Saturday by
paying for a years subscription to this
publication. For his timely remem-
brance the honorable gentleman has
our sincere thanks.
The Grit-advocate., 1901-12-06
LOCAL AND Personal

LOCAL AND Personal :,
News Gathered Through Inter. d
views With A Busy People. d
=
Holiday Goods. A complete line at 81 81
Julesburg Drug Cos.
DR.. Mason reports the birth of a boy il
baby to Mr., and Mrs. Oscar Corpc on $,
Tuesday evening. c
You can find suitable presents for CT
young or old at Julesburg Drug Co. CO
Judge and Mrs. w. II. Pound left :,
here Wednesday morning for short -.
stay in Denver.
We have fine line of domestic and n
imported perfumes Julesburg Drug ~
Co.
Agirl baby was born to Mr.. and Mrs. u
II. C. McNew last Sunday afternoon. Sc
Both mother and child are reported us I'll
doing we'll.
Ladies: have secured the agency b.
from EaSton factory for the genuine q.
pure Ideal Baking Powder, and will
sell it reasonable. p. Petersen. :"
-- iC
p B. Upson Will enter upon his du G,
ties as county commissioner next Mon a
day, his bond having been approved by t;
Judge Armour and returned this week T
We have the finest line of jewelry in a
town. Every article guaranteed. IL
Julesburg Drug Co.
Miss Edith law, who is teaching ri
school in Phillips county, returned tot .
her duties Sunday night after spend c.
ing the Thanksgiving holidays with IL
home folks.
You will please me by showing ap- IL IL
probation for my efforts to secure pure IT, IT,
groceries. Twill guarantee every ounce ID Il,
of the Ideal Baking Powder to be as - -
pure as chemistry can make it. For ~ :,
health's sake use it. P. Petersen. =. =,
Last Sunday six persons were receiv
ed into full membership in the Congre ',
gational church. During the short ~
pastorate of Mr. Rice this church has y
enjoyed 4 splendid growth and is now D
ina very prosperous condition.
Good bread from a,y flour, good =
stomachs, clear skin and contentment =.
with everything when you practice 81
using the genuine pure Ideal Baking 2
Powder. Don't use cheap trash-its h
unhealthy. P Petersen.
VIM. Albright, who has been working
for T. r. Lddle for some time, left r,
here Thursday morning for his home +,
in Amherst, Neb. NJ. Albright will ~
continue to keep in touch with Sedg- h
wick county affairs by reading the if
Grit-Advocate for the next year. +,
If you would have an appetite like a W
bear and relish for your meals take RI
Chamberlain's Stomach and LiAer re
Tablets They correct disorders of the
stomach and regulate the liver and
bowels. Price 25 cents. Samples free b.
at Lavelles drug store. o.
Considerable snow fell in this locali- fC
ty Monday night covering the ground 81
to a depth of two inches or more. The ",
weather has been warm since the snow OF
ceased falling and most of it has al fC
ready disappeared. The pastures will e(
be greatly benefited by the moisture. n, NJ
Peter NOlZ the we'll known and Ia
The Savannah morning news., 1901-01-06

a Married Man big enough to pull a Dray
who carried a Pocket Handkerchief in
side of his Cuff, and loved to sit around
and Chat about Point Lace and Painting
on China. If she wanted that kind of
an Article around the House she mad bet
ter pull the Rope and ask for a Transfer
She came back by saying that she
would just as soon see a Gentleman MAX
ing himself agreeable to a Convey of Re-
fined Ladies as see him off in a Club with
DOT of Passenger Agents and Horse
Breeders, pulling for Table Stakes and
Furnishing Manhattans. Furthermore. she
thought things had come to a Pretty
Pass when a Husband would sneak in
the Back Way and crawl up stairs TO
avoid meeting his Wifes Guests in the
Front of the House. She nagged him I'M
I'll he decided that he would go in for
her kind of Fun just to Keep Peace in
the Family.
One day when the Street, in front Of
his House was damned with Coupes and
Broughams and there was a Strip Of
Red Carpet trailed down the Front Stoon
Just to give the Place a Tone, he came
Home early and got into his Frock. He
enjoyed an Afternoon Make-Up almost
as well as he would have enjoyed a Suit
OIL Armor. The only men in America
VINO feel at home in a Coat that has a
nave DOan
up ana down Fifth Avenue SO often thew
don't care what they wear. This moor
man despised himself whenever he was
IN ministerial Toys. He always Yves fec,
ing Tor the Side Pockets. When he caught
Glimpse Of himself in the Mirror he
realized that he was a Ringer Cor tbn
Neat Artist who comes out in the Va
rlety snow to play on the Sleigh Bells
and the Tin Cans.
But 1t was up to him 10 please his wife
so he got into his Long Suit and wrestled
with the white Ascot. and gummed his
hair down and rubbed little Scent on
himself so as 20 be as Offensive as nos.
sible, and went down TO Mingle. He gave
every one the hign-up Handshake. and
said he was Awfully Glad to see her. ana
Beamed and Nodded and carried on as
Unnatunal as possible. 1t was q Flying
Start and a good Getaway His wife
stood back, her eyes popping with Pleas
cd Surprise. for Woman always likes
to Exhibit her Husband If he has been
trained for the Show Ring
This Husband was set on making n
fun Afternoon of 1t, after going to all the
Trouble of changing Clothes and having
his Hair cut. He was there 10 help EN-
terrain the Guests IL IL was IN him. so
he slowly circulated about the Room
looking for the Right One Svho would
probably meet him Half Way. When he
spotted the Young Widow with the Coax
ing Dimpes and The taunting emile, he
said to himself that he could do no bet
ter. for she was the Town Talk He
knew that it was Great TO six in aud hold
a conversational Rally with one having
the Beauty inseparable from Youth. and
at the came time a Prudent Audacity re-
sulting from one Inning Of Matrimony. SO
he put himself alongside Of her and told
her she was An Right. ana began to
make Spicy Observations. lie had heard
that one is permitted O certain Latitude
with Widows. aud he went in for the
whole $50 Degrees. He was intent on
making Il Pleasant Tor his Wife's Guests.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-01-06
MODERN FABLES
BY GEORGE ABE. ra~ ra~ ~ E

Copyright, 1900, by Robert Howard Russell.
Once there was a Wife who Entertained
great deal. She was all The time fix
ing up Layer lakes. Combination Salad,
Siberian Punch and Sailed Almonds soT
the Women who belonged to the same
Church, even though the bills for Fancy
Groceries piled up until her Husband was
seldom more than two Jumps ahead of a
Collector.
She was never more Happy than when
she had the House full of grown-up Fair
les, all talking at the same time. She
lived to see her Name in the Column en-
titled, what Is Being Pulled of in So
ciety." 1t tickled her to have Folks say
that her Angel Food was Grand, and for
two or, three Days after an unusually
Swell Session, at which she had been
tafiied with the old Line about being a
Charming Hostess, she would sweep
around the House in a Powered Wrapper.
stepping high and feeling that she could
The Savannah morning news., 1901-01-06

Know all about it. Still, she never al
lowed her Annoyance to get the Upper
Hand of her judgment. She always had
the Typewriter List ready. She pre-
ferred that Nothing Whatever be said
about her Reception, but if the Forward
Press insisted on printing something, they
might say that it was a Rip-Sizzer, and
doubtless the most Brilliant of the Sea-
son, and the Beautiful Hostess wore a
striking Creation in Pale Mauve Satinette
and no Jewelry, except as many Dia-
monds as she had been able to get to-
gether by cutting down the Gas State
ments
The Husband of this Woman had no
liking for Violet Teas or afternoon Whist
Orgies. When his Wife was tearing open
the Street with one of her Social Events
he preferred to stay Down Town and get
a little Snack. rather than go Home and
face the Music. He felt more at ease with
a Swiss Cheese Sandwich in Quiet Cor
ner in a German Place than he did while
partaking of Brick Ice Cream and listen
ing 10 Stories about the Pastor.
He got many Raps because of his evil
The Savannah morning news., 1901-01-06

did not realize tNat ell the Women in the
Room were accommodating Material for
rich. succulent Piece OF Gossip,
As for the Charming Hostess. who was
compelled 10 witness the Brazen Perform
ance for twenty minutes, she was 80 RED.
Headed that she WAS spashing Tea and
upsetting Lady Fingers all over the Best
Table Cover. When HUBBY cooed some
thing right into the tiny Ear of the
Flirtatious Widow and she gave him
saucy overland Slap on the Elbow, the
Lady OF the House let out quick Gasp,
and it looked for Moment as II she
would Keel. when anything like tina
happens at Polite Gathering, no one
Notices it-untll all get outside and com
pare Notes, and then every one has
Little Something to say about II.
The Hostess had the Feminine Instinct
ard she knew that the scandalous Going
on between her Husband and the shame
less Widow had laid the Foundation foi
more or less spitcful Guess Work. Sh,
was Mad enough to Scratch and Pul
Hair Not that she WAS Jealous. only a
little Provoked, that was all.
After ell OF them had gone and he
Handkerchief was out and he was benr
RaSed over the Goals. he waved his Arm,
In Despair.
"Didnt you want me to Report here
The Savannah morning news., 1901-01-06
AUNT ELLEN's GRIEVANCE.
To Cook n Dinner for Her Husbands
First Wife'@ Funeral.


The sun sank low, across the level OF
the swamp; as saw Aunt Ellen turn in
at the gate and trudge up the avenue.
As she shufled a curtesy. and dropped
down on the topmost step, in response to
my invitation, 1 perceived that something
out of the ordinary had banished the us
uaI expansive grin from the broad yell
low fade under the gray-hued turban. It
was gravity itself waited
IT'S powful hot, Miss Jennie, seems
lax dab haint a BRET OBJ air stirrin'.
Honey, hows yo' Paws rheumatiz?''
Not any better, Aunt Ellen. Now that
the doctors have failed you had better
prescribe. Jane tells me that you have
charms that Will cure anything"
Deed Chile, hain't set up fob no
doctah; but de good Lawd, he know dab
hain't muffin lax de lie OBJ a polecat foh
dat fiamin' rheumatic. what yo Paw got.''
"Polecat," I gasped.
"Ya-asm. Jes cotch him, en- roas' him
VIII de ha-ar on; when de fat gins ter
drip, fotch out some raid flannel en-
grease 1t wifi de drippin's; en- it will cure
him up in no time
This staggering prescription being Be.
yond my power to FILL I temporizea
Aunt Ellen, you know all about IL: sun
pose YOU coax the Colonel into letting YOU
try it,?
Miss Jenny, Honey. Gawd knows
haint fifteen ter do muffin. Use that
bothered, long oh that trifin' no-count nir-
gan; what call hisself "Mistah Jones,
come up ter see eff yo' cud'n hep me
outen it?"
Certainly, Aunt Ellen. what can do
for you?'
Miss Jennie mex me some OBJ dem
cream pies, en- a cake. en- femme han !
cup'l oh dem ole hens"
rs that all--of course. When do va.
want them?"
DIS heah's Friday; en- Sunday am De
'pinted day. Gawd hep dat fool niggah.,.
Aunt Ellen, I want to know what all
this means. Is IL wedding?"
"Lawd, no. Miss Jennie Yo' knows
Use ben marh'ud this long time"
Sunday excursion?" hazarded
'Scursion. Huhi Hawses en- chains
cudn't hol' dis niggah. Wat yo' talkin'
bout, Miss JennieT'
We'll, is Il basket meetin'?"
Moan. Dey hain't no trubble ter me.
Use a wukker I'm de vinya-ad, en- dey pint
eddy 'Jolces my soul"
Then what under the shining heavens
is going to happen?'
/ began to grow excited; as Aunt Ellen
grew more and more mysterious
She shifted ground uneasiy. Miss Jen-
ME Gawd knows | been good oman ter
dat upstartin' sarpent oh q yaler niggah
what call hisse'f my man: en- heah ia
done 'cided ter harrer uD my feelin's in
dis on'nateral way. Dat niggah's fust
wife. Lixy Jane. ben dald mon a years:
en- heah he jes' a orderin' dc preachin'
of de fun. Ya-asm. At he temple OF
Solomon, mex Sunday. I'm tellin' lie
Gawd's truf; en- mon dat. he gwlne mex
me cook de dinnah. Moan. faint no we'd
din. no Sunday 'scursion en- faint no
basket meetin'; it's my husbands fust
wiies funI"
The Savannah morning news., 1901-01-06
SPIDER TELEGRAPHERs.
The Original Lineman Was a Lady
SDfder.

the Or14tnnt Llntnthh S1s baUS
Spider.
The spider is the original telegraph line
man. Indeed he is something more Aft
er his lines are stretched. he establishes
a central to which he runs as soon as
any sort Of vibration tells him prey is
entangled anywhere in his web. Once AZ
central, he listens minute, then having
gathered the direction, glides away to
weave stin further netting of silken web
about the luckless wasp or fly that has
fallen into his clutches.
He would more properly be written she
AS in case of so many insects the female
spider is ever so much bigger, more
powerful. and more resourceful than the
male. Spider courtship is in fact, a
might perilous process--for the wooer
Unless he shows himself both brave
and nimble he Is in danger of being eaten
before ne gets the ear OF his fair. BY
way of evening matters, after marriage,
ne shows himself most heartless parent.
selling upon the clutch of eggs as soon
as laid, and devouring them before the
eyes of their agonized mother. Thus it Is
that the mother-spider keeps a death-grip
upon her Dag of eggs. II Is the dainti.
and size according to species, but always
exceeding handsome and weli-spun. At
the first hint of attack the mother seizes
It, and hurrles away often spinning
thread as she goes in the effort to es.
cape. She will lose a leg, two legs even.
,heerfuily In its defense. That Is not
however, so wonderful as the fact thar
lhe lost degs very quickly grow again.
The name spider runs back to the
Saxon, splnan, TO spin, also the root OF
that austere word splnster The Dutch
name for the insect Is cop, or cob, a
head, hence, cob-web, head or cob-woveu.
= iingually allied to the so-famous Spion-
Kop. But cob-web is by no means so
Expressive as gossamcr or sommer- web
)cn, the summer-woven.
In substance spider web is nearly iden.
Teal with silk. But the spinners of Il
are far 100 wise to reel It up into cocoons.
which may be plundered OF men to FEED
the desire Of the eyes, and the pride OF
life. Web-spinning Is very wonderfI III
work. The workers indeed deserve high
rank as civil engineers. and often deal
With knotty problems IN ways bespeak.
ng almost human intelligence. As for
instance when they spin loose threads, so
'citly and with such nice caleula ton OF
wind force, the loose ends are carried ex.
actly to the chosen spot. often couple
II yards away, and there anchor them
selves Of their own motion. IL Is thus the
fairy cables which net trees and boughs,
md stretch across all summer paths, are
ict in place. They are invisible save
where the fun sun glints upon them. or
slse when misty morning strings them
with dew-beads. Mono the less they hold
firm, and servo as aerial passagewRys
The Savannah morning news., 1901-01-06

and he used his Best Judgment. Intead
OF telling the Widow that the Weather
had been very Changeable of late. he
whispered to her that every Single Man
in Town was ready TO Marry her at the
Drop of the Hat She hit him Twice
with her Fan and began to think he was
not such Dummy after all.
He said if only he was Foot-Loose prob
ably he would have a little Proposition to
make to her. Then he started in to tell
her how Crazy she had all the Fellows he
knew. She became Flushed and said 1t
was Terrible 90 tell her such Things and
to please go ahead.
1t was a Noble Effort at Entertaining,
and when she began to make the Coo
Goo eyes at him he did not seem to mind
the Work. They were quite Wrapped Up
in each other, with the Heads about
three-quarters Of an inch apart, so they
The Savannah morning news., 1901-01-06

and be Agreeable?" he demanded.
thought / was Fine and Daisy. The
Widow says she never saw me give
Flash of my True Form before to-day.
j came here to put in my Best Licks at
Entertaining. l think ! did 1t, on the
level, for the Widow says l am a Bad
Boy and she has promised me her Pic
ture in a Locket."
Whereupon his Wife Shrleked and fioun-
ced over into an Armchair. completely
Out.
MoraI.-Only One In a Thousand ever
strikes the Happy Medium.
George AIDE.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-01-06

dent Desire to Duck on the Festivities.
Very often his Wife would give him "A
Turnng-Cver for his Failure to Show Up.
She would ask him why he could not be
like Mr.. S)-and-So, who always helped
mis- Wife PISS the Tea, and who went
from one Woman to another with neat
little Compliments about her Gown ana
the way her Hair was Done Up. Tho
Husband repiel that II he had to be the
same as Nj. S,-andSo IA order to make
himself a Parloi Favorite, he hoped th,.t
he would continte to be merely one Of
the Also Rams. n his opinion, the Hus-
band that she has set up as o Shining
Example was f,ather-brained Gussie.
who ought 20 be brummed out OF the
Community. lie SAT- he had no Use for