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The stayer. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1896-1903, 1901-10-10
JOHNS FIRST BICYCLE.
An Absolutely True Story OF n New
jersey Dniry Fnrm.

Johnny Bakers father was opposed
to bicycles. Johnny lived out in the
country on big dairy farm, and longed
very much to possess bike" but his
father had been SO annc"od by bad city
boys riding out TO hisp. stealing his
wateImelons and robbini is orchards,
that he had conceived a bitter dislike
for wheels and wheelmen in general.
All Johnny's pleadings had utterly
failed to overcome his fathers preju-
dice.
One day Johnny's sick city cousin
came out to the farm on 4 long visit for
the benefit of his health and brought
his bicycle with him. Johnny was de-
lighted, and Immediately took adyan-
tage of the long-sought opportunity to
learn to ride. As the weeks went by his
cousins health improved very slowly,
thus Johnny got chance TO ride the
wheel great deal himself. and, in a
short time became quite proficient in
its use. But finally his uncle came to
take his cousin home, and Johnny felt
very blue when he considered that it
would be long time before he would
again have the opportunity to engage
in the exhilarating pastime.
The morning his cousin was to 90
home Johnny got up bright and early,
so as to take one long last ride. Hur-
rying out to the barn to turn the cattle
out to pasture, he found his father
there before him in a very angry frame
of mind; and no wonder. for some
enemy had broken into the stable and
barn during the night and wrecked the
wagon, five sets of harness. a buggy,
and everything else he could get his
malicious hands onto. Further exam
ination revealed the fact that three of
the best COWS on the place. valued at
$50 apiece, were dying from poison,
and paris green in great quantities was
found in the managers mixed with bran.
Well. Johnny's father finally man
aged to harness up the team and start
for the city with the milk.
Some time after his father had left.
and while Johnny was preparing to
take his ride those employed about the
dairy began to clean the empty cans, aS
was customary each morning. On TAX
ing off the strainers they were horror
stricken to find paris green beneath, At
once the awful truth flashed through
The stayer. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1896-1903, 1901-10-10

their minds-the milk had been pOis-
oned. All of the customers were in
deadly peril, and must be warned at
once. Perhaps some were already dead.
But how to warn them-therc was the
rub. There wasn't another horse on the
place. and every minute was precious,
1t was while the household was in
this terror-strickcn condition that
Johnny entered TO get his trousers
guards. Now, Johnny was only II
years old. but he fully realized The
terrible situation. and almost before
the folks knew what he was about he
had run from the house, mounted his
wheel, and was flying down the road in
the direction of the city.
Faster, faster lie rode up hill and
down, over the level stretches aud
through the sand, just as hard and fast
as his sturdy little legs could push the
pedals, and with one thought upper
most in his mind-to reach his father
before he had served a single customer.
Johnny had often been over the route
with Barker, Sr.. so he knew just which
customer would be served first.
How the people paused on their way
TO work that morning to see the hatleSs
little chap pound madly over the rough
cobblestones, But Johnny saw none
of their amazement, did not even see
the big policeman who shouted TO him
The stayer. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1896-1903, 1901-10-10
"The Best is the Cheapest. d"

Not how cheap, but how good, is
the question.
The Twice-a-Wcek Republic is not
as cheap as are some sO-called news
papers. But is rs cheap as it is pos
sible to sell iirst-class newspaper.
1t prints all the news that is worth
printing. If YOU read it all the year
round, you are posted on all the i'm
portant and interesting affairs of the
world. 1t is the best and most relia-
bic newspaper that money and brains
can prOduce-and those should be
the distinguishing traits Of the news
paper that Is designed to be read by
all members of the family.
Subscription price, s1.00 a year.
Any newsdealer, newspaper or post
master will receive your subscription
or You may mail it direct to
The Republic,
St. Louis, Mo.
The stayer. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1896-1903, 1901-10-10

Mr.. Fred Sparks, from Indian.
appolis, Indiana, has accepted
a position with j. r. Harter, the
popular blacksmith. Mr.. Sparks
has had 10 years experience as
a horse sheer in city where he
has had opportunities that an
ordinary blacksmith would not
have. He is also an experienced
carriage and buggy man and is
thoroughly up-to date and I'M
derstands his business. Per
feet satisfaction guaranteed in
every job done at Harter's.
The stayer. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1896-1903, 1901-10-10
Stock Notes.

Cowden & Crowley sold 1906
cows from the Mbar ranch some
time since to Burl Holloway
November delivery.
j.. T. Pemberton purchased
100 yearling heifers of A. j
Wolcott one day recently to be
delivered in the Spring. We
shall expect to hearof Mr.. Penn.
berton as principal in a ranch
deal in the near future. He
wont be able to keep out.
The Scharbauer Cattle Com.
pany recently purchased 500
yearling steers of r. & D. Dub,
lin and j. j. Draper, at SIG
around.
A. j. Wolcott shipped two and
@. A. Goldsmith one car of
calves to the Drum. Flato Com.
mission Co. at ST. Louis last
Friday.
The Scharbauer Cattle Com.
pany recently sold to Messrs.
Rankin, Frizzelle, Moseley and
Whitaker pasture in Upton
county, comprising about IS sec
tons of land, at $4,000. No
cattle were included.-Midland
Reporter.
A W. Collins bought a bunch
of mules at Claude last week.
The JAS shipped ~ cars of
tat COWS to the Kansas City
market Tuesday.
J. Wright Moore shipped from
, Southland to Kansas City Tues
day three cars of fat cattle.
Geo. Dozier, range manager of
the ia ranch had several bones
of one foot broken Tuesday by a
horse stepping on it.
Mundy & Williams bought
from r. G. Graves, of Dozier,
140 head of dry COWS at $3.50.
They were shipped to Kansas
City from Giles Saturday.
Mr.. Cavanaugh shipped a car
of fat stuff to market this week.
Nat Smith, of Rowe, shipped
from Giles Monday two cars of
cattle to the Kansas City mar
ket. r. B. Pyron and the JAS
will ship about 6 cars each next
Sunday. Clarendon, Banner.
Stockman.
w. F. and G. B. Scarborough
The stayer. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1896-1903, 1901-10-10
Rates Of Tuition Of Canyon
City High School.
First grade, 81 per month.

First grade, 81 per month.
For each additional grade. 25
cents more per month. Overs
and unders and all tuition pupils
charged according to the grade
they study.
Tuition payable at the end Of
each scholastic month to the
principal of the Canyon school.
All tuition goes to supple
ment the school fund and ex'
tend the term of school.
BY order of the Board Of
Trustees.
Who are tuition pupils? All
unders, overs and nonresident
pupils who have not been trans
fered.
J. G. Pipkip,
r. p. Wilson,
S. A. Shotwell
The stayer. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1896-1903, 1901-10-10

A heavy rain fell Saturday
evening, all night an d all day
Sunday and part of Sunday
night, until the earth was soak
ing wet. All the stock men we
have seen say it will not injure
grass as no frost has followed
and none seems likely now. So
The stayer. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1896-1903, 1901-10-10

Every woman ought to know
something about cooking" said the
wise girl.
81 don't know about that" said
Miss Cayenne. I'm case of incompat-
Utility it gives the husband chance
to blame her for his Dyspepsia
Washington star.
The stayer. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1896-1903, 1901-10-10
Got Things Mixed.

Mr.. Suburb-Well, how are you get
ting along with my artesian well?
Contractor (despondently)-We are
down 500 feet and haven't struck rock
yet.
Mr.. Suburb-Rock? Good lands!
You've got things mixed. l told you
to bore for water, man-water! l
don't want stone quarry.-N. Y.
Weekly.
The stayer. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1896-1903, 1901-10-10
STEPPED INTO LIVE GOALS

"Whena child / burned my foot
frightfully,', writes W. III. Eads, of
Jonesville, Va. (which caused horri-
bic leg sores torso years, but Bucklen's
Arnica salve wholly cured me after
every thing else failed" Infallible for
burns, scalds, cuts, sores, bruises, and
piles. Sold by Hadley at 90.
The stayer. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1896-1903, 1901-10-10

Mr.. and Mrs. John Mcdonald
and John Houser Jr. have gone
to their new home in Sherman
county to live. Our best wishes
go with them to their new home.
The stayer. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1896-1903, 1901-10-10
Height of Consideration.

CARRIE played for Mrs. Graham
for u good hour, and sang several
selections besides. And when | had
finished, if you'n believe it, she hadn't
word TO say to me.
ESther-How considerate in her!-
Boston Transcript.
The stayer. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1896-1903, 1901-10-10

Ground has been broken for
the foundation for the new G.
p. church. 1t will be a substan-
tial building SO by 46 feet with
square bell tower. 1t will be'on
the south side of Evelyn street
just above West 3rd street.
The stayer. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1896-1903, 1901-10-10
Decidedly Up to Date.

"Is she an up-to-date girl?" he re-
peated. rs she? Well, rather. Why,
do you know wisst she did?"
"What?"
well, sir, when the young man to
whom she was engaged began to
show indications of desire to re-
consider, she went into court and
applied for an injunction to restrain
him from breaking the engagement.
Chicago Post.
The stayer. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1896-1903, 1901-10-10

When you need drugs of any
kind go to Hadley's. He is the
man who carries the largest and
best selected stock in West
Texas. He buys for cash in
large quantities consequently
can afford to sell cheap.
The stayer. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1896-1903, 1901-10-10

far this has been an exceptional
fall. Frosts usually occur be.
fore this time but except in a
few low places none has fallen
on the Plains.
The stayer. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1896-1903, 1901-10-10
CANYON CITY, TEXAS

Mrs. j. N. Hadley and little
Miss Mary will leave to-day for
a visit to friends and relatives
at Gainesville, Dallas and other
points. They will be gone a
month or two.
The stayer. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1896-1903, 1901-10-10

Miss Holland is showing some
lovely creations of the Milliners
art at the Canyon Mercantile
Company's store.
The stayer. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1896-1903, 1901-10-10
Weekly Stock Train.
NOTICE TO SHIPPERS.

Amarillo, Texas, August 90, 1901
We have arranged to start II Weekly
Stock Train for Kansas City, begin
ming on next Sunday night, Septem-
Der LIST, 1901. 1t is expected that this
ira I'm will Inoyn.
The stayer. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1896-1903, 1901-10-10

Thousands of the most stubborn
and distressing cases of piles have
been cured by Tabler's Buckeye pile
ointment. 1t never fails to cure
Price, 500 in bottles, tubes 15r at
Hadley's
The stayer. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1896-1903, 1901-10-10

Badger State is the best
cheese produced. New make on
sale at Smith, Walker, g. Co. If
The stayer. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1896-1903, 1901-10-10

The following people wer
buying their winter supply O
coal from U. S. Gober this week
Tom Morris, Happy
W. W. Stegal, Alton
Mr. Bradford, Dickens county
W. H. Lemons, Beverly
T. A. Ridgeway, county
l.. V. Scott, Tulia
W. L. Smith, Silverton
j. B. Poole, +"
Mr.. Arnold, Plainview
O. W. Houser, county
P. E. G. Cowart, Silverton
Wesley Bros, Ceta
j. d. Thacker, Tulia
G. N. Merrill, Plainview
w. D. Simpson, county
Jim Craig, Ceta
f. Farston, :"
Fletcher Rogers, Ceta
Mr.. Turner, Plainview
}. II. Wesley, Ceta
Henry Westley "
Will Scott, county
Nick Orr "
Burr Conner, Hale Center
Mr.. Murphy, Floydada
John Wolforth, Lubbock
Mr., Taylor,
Bill Hanley, Plainview
A. N. Woodland, Ceta
Jim Jowel, Tulia.
Home Comfort coffee is the
The stayer. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1896-1903, 1901-10-10

Mr.. and Mrs. Rich Redfearn
are the happy parents of a little
daughter born this week.
The stayer. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1896-1903, 1901-10-10
n. 7. CLARK, M. =.
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON.
GENERA PRACTITIONERS,

Diseases of women and children n
speciality. Calls promptly answered.
Office and residence ut Fanchon,
Swisher county
The stayer. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1896-1903, 1901-10-10

Mr.. Curry, of Happy, was in
town Monday.
The stayer. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1896-1903, 1901-10-10

have bought of j. V. Cockre II,
of A bilene, five hundred head of
stock cattle, terms private. Mr.
Scarborough intends starting to-
day after the cattle to bring
them to his ranch on Tongue
River.
W. r. Cloyd has bought of
Smith g. Powell, Stonewall
county, a hundred head of stock
cattle, terms private. Matador
Maverick.
Wallace g. Hicks handle the
old reliable Meyers flour, Alba
tross and Supreme. Every sack
guaranteed. If
The stayer. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1896-1903, 1901-10-10

Home Comfort coffee is the
best. Wallace & Hicks.
The stayer. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1896-1903, 1901-10-10

Sheriff, W. D. Orr, is taking
in the fair at Dallas this week.
Brookings weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1898-1903, 1901-10-31
Card Of Thanks.

To the many kind neighbors and
friends who SO nobly assisted us and
remembered with their constant
tokens of love during the long illness
Of our dearly beloved daughter and
sister, we wish to express our heart
felt thanks. We feel and humbly ac-
knowledge our shortcomings In re-
warding these tender acts OF kindness
and bow low In submission to the
Great Comforter, imploring Him TO
direct them with His guiding hand
and give them freely OF his bounteous
blessings. May the hand that never
errs scatter flowers on their pathway
and lead them through this life on
earth to that life beyond which
knoweth no parting.
Mr.. AND MRS. A. ERsrAD
AND FAMILY.
Brookings weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1898-1903, 1901-10-31
OBITUARY..

1t is with feelings Of sympathy, re.
gret and sadness that we chronicle
the death Of Mrs. Chas. X. Bulls, who
died Saturday morning, Oct. 18th, at
the city hospital in Albany. She un-
derwent serious operation on the
10th, at the hands Of DIR. Mcdonald
and every hope was entertained for
her recovery, but her weak physique
succumbed to the inevitable. Her
remains we're brought to her home in
Mooers on the morning OF the l4th,
accompanied by her grlef-stricksn
mother, Mrs. G. l.. Burdick, and her
brothsr-inlaw, J.. A. Stratton, OF
Plattsburgh. The funeral services
we're conducted by the Rev. Il. L. Ar
mold at the M. K. church at Up. M,
Brookings weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1898-1903, 1901-10-31
RESOLUTIONS or COINCIDENCE
BY the Young Peoples Christian Associa-
ton OF the Lutheran Church.

Whereas, It has pleased our Hesv-
emily Father to remove from our midst
our beloved sister, Tilda Erstad,
therefore be 1t
Resolved, that In the death OF our
beloved sister, our association has
lost a devoted member, whose pure
character and amiable disposition
will ever be cherished, and 1t isouT
consolation that our loss is her gain.
Resolved, that we extend TO the be-
reaved parents, brothers and sister
our sincere sympathy that Hs who
has taken her will sustain them in
their sad bereavement and graciously
turn It to their eternal welfare.
Resolved, that copy OF these reso-
lutions be spread upon the minutes Of
our society and copy thereof be pre-
sented to the bereavea family, and
copies be sent to the local papers and
the Christian Youth for publication,
#. @. NoRMAN, ~.
CHA OHRIsToPHRRsoN,
GINA JOHNSON,
Committee
Brookings weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1898-1903, 1901-10-31
The United States Gov
ernment Report shows
ROYAL Baking Powder to
be stronger, purer and
better than any other.

mona county, MINI. In 1881 they
came to Brookings county, where they
have since made their home. Mr.. Nc
Knight was the father OF fifteen
children, ten OF whom still survive
him. He was brought up Ia the old
Presbyterian school, but became a
Baptist In the early '6O's and re-
mained consistent member Of that
denomination until his death, which
occurred at his home In this city,
Tuesday afternoon, Oct. %. He was
Ia his usual health until Saturday ar
ternoon about o'clock, when he was
taken suddenly i'll and soon lapsed
into an unconscious state, from which
he never recovered. He Is said TO
have never known days sickness
until death came to claim its own.
The funeral took place at the First
Baptist church on Thursday after
noon and the remains were followed
to their last resting place la Green
wood cemetery by large concourse
Of people Rev. Al. Finch, pastor
of the church, performed the last sad
rites.
Brookings weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1898-1903, 1901-10-31
Brookings County.

The county OF which Brookings is the
county seat Is the best adapted to idtversified
farming OF any in South Dakota. Situated in
the center OF the renowned Big Sioux Valley
and watered by the Big Sioux river and In
Vulnerable lakes. Thti soil is Of q rich, black
loam and is unsurpassed for fertility. The
best OF water is found near the surface, and
numerous small streams water the rich farm
lands In all directions. II contains q town.
ships and SOC, ,5e4l3 acres OF gently rolling
land, fully rs per cent OF which 10 under cult.
walton. Has l04 good schoolhouses valued at
about 100000 In round numbers. Good rail-
road facilities. Assessed valuation, 1890,
ss, ,sl5, ,0OO Tax levy. 1898, 10 mills for genera
purposes. Average crop for the past twenty
years, IS bushels per acre. Fine herds
blooded stock and rich grazing lands. No
government land-aIl occupied by actual
settlers Decided land can be purchased at
from sI2 to $50 per acre, according'to location.
Good railroads convenient for marketing
stock and grain.
Long distance telephone connects every
town with the county seat and extends to
many points In the state rs well as into Min
nesota and Iowa.
The country neighborhoods throughout the
county have their churches where the people
worship every sunday
During the past year large number OF peo-
pie from the east have brought their families
to Brookings county and located perma-
nsntly. In every instance they are contented
with their choice OF location and are prosper
Ing There are still opportunities for people of
Gil classes TO come here and be independent.
No state In the union offers better advantages
than can be found right here in the Sioux
Valley region.
Farmers In the east who contemplate com.
ing west can md no better soil, no better'io-
cation and no better markets In the whole
northwest than Brookings county presents.
Come out and see for yourselves the banner
oouuty OF South Dakota.
Brookings weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1898-1903, 1901-10-31

Mr.. Truman was a man universally
admired by all who knew him, for his
sterling qualities. He was a very un-
assuming man, but made splendid
citizen and enjoyed the confidence
and esteem Of the community In
which he lived. In 1893 he was
elected to the office OF county judge
and in the fall OF 1894 to the house OF
representatives, serving with honor to
himself and his constituency. During
his residence in this county he had
acquired considerable property and. is
credited with owning l640 acres OF
farm lands In Brookings and Kings.
bury counties.
January l2, 1892, Mr.. Truman was
married to Miss Mary E. Dickerson,
who still survives him. He was
reared in the faith of the seventh
day Baptist church, but In recent
years has affiliated with the Presby-
terian church at Volga, where the
funeral sermon was preached on Tues
day by Rev. J. A. McAlmon.
He was a member Of Mystic Lodge
No. 80, Volga, of which he was a
past master, and also Of Arlington
Chapter No. IL, r. A. M. The last
sad rites were performed by the men,
bers Of Mystic Lodge, assisted by
brethren from Brookings, Arlington
and adjoining towns. The remains
were followed to the Volga cemetery
by large concourse of people.
RESOLUTIONS BY BRooKINGs COUNTY
BAR ASSOCIATION.
Whereas, An all-wise Providence
has pleased to remove from his earth.
| ly associations our esteemed friend
Brookings weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1898-1903, 1901-10-31

and brother attorney, p. c. Truman,
therefore be IL
Resolved, that In the death of Mr..
Truman our association has lost a
most estimable member, a careful
counselor and jealous advocate, al
ways courteous with the bar and
court and true to the interests of his
clients.
Resolved, that the community has
suffered the loss Of one of its most
respected and exemplary citizens,
whom it has been a pleasure to honor
with Offices Of trust, and who has been
instrumental in building up the best
interests of our county and state.
Resolved, that we, as an association,
extend to the family Of the deceased
our sincere sympathy in its great be-
reavement, and that these resolutions
be spread at length upon the records
Of this association and copies fur
nished to newspapers Of the county
for publication.
Dated at Brookings, South Dakota,
this 30th day OF October, A. ID. 1901.
BRooKINss COUNTY BAR ASSN.
BY G.. A. Mathews, w. H. Roddls,
Philo Hall, committee.
Brookings weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1898-1903, 1901-10-31
ANOTHER OLD SETTLER GONE.
Hon. p. c. Truman Passes Away Sunday
at Ills Home in Volqa.

Hon. Philetus Clark Truman was
born in Preston township, Chenango
county, New York, December 20, 1S4l
He was educated in the district
schools and also spent term and a
half in the Deruyter institute at
Deruyter, New York. The most part
OF his education was gained by private
study. In 1855 he went to Wisconsin,
where he taught school for several
years in Rock, Dane and Green coun-
ties. His spare moments were spent
in reading law. In July, 1862, he
went to Magnolia, Harrison county,
Iowa, where he was married to Miss
Eunice Truman. Here he taught
school for several years and was
county superintendent successfully in
Harrison and Shelby counties. He
also served as county surveyor of
Shelby county. In 1872 Mr.. Truman
resumed the study Of law and was ad-
mitted to the bar at Harlan, Iowa, in
1873 and practiced there until 1881.
Mrs. Truman died In 1873, leaving one
daughter, Alice M, now Mrs. J. c.
jenkins, of this city. Mr.. Truman
came to Brookings county in May,
1881, and at once located preemption
claim 10 Lake Sinai township. After
proving up he located In the village Of
Volga, where he continued to reside
to the day of his death. For two
years he was law partner of A. S.
Mitchell and then continued an inde-
pendent practice.
Brookings weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1898-1903, 1901-10-31

Oct. 18th, and the remains laid al
rest in Riverside cemetery in a grave
that was artistically arranged and
decorated with evergreen and autumn
leaves by the hands of sorrowinG
friends. The deceased was the daugh.
ter of the late Geo. L. Burdick, q re.
spected citizen OF Mooers, and the
relict Of the late Chas. K. Bulls, who
departed this life in January, 1898.
She is survived by a mother and
daughter, Anna L., who is student
at the Platteville Normal and one
brother, Chas. T. Burdick, Of Somer-
vile, Mass.
The attendance at the funeral and
floral offerings bear testimony to the
loss sustained, and express the SYM
pathy of the community for the sor-
rowing and bereaved ones.
The out-of-town relatives who at
tended the funeral were: Mrs. John
L. Merchant of South Plattsburgh,
Mrs. j. A. Burroughs Of Beekman-
town, Mr., and Mrs. j. A. Stratton,
Mrs. r. w. Daily and Miss Alice O.
Daily OF Plattsburgh. -Plat.sburg On.
" News.
Brookings weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1898-1903, 1901-10-31

DIED-Friday, Oct. 25tb, at her
home In this city, Mrs. w. A. Henry,
OF cancer. The deceased was born in
1864 In Green Lake county, Wis, and
was married In 1883 to Ed johnson,
who died in 1893. She was married to
Mr.. Henry in the spring OF 1897 and
has since resided in Brookings. Two
daughters, by her first marriage, sur
vive her. The funeral was held from
the Baptist church on Sunday after
noon, Rev. A. J. Finch preaching the
funeral sermon.
Brookings weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1898-1903, 1901-10-31

William Mcknight was born In
Down county, Ireland, IN January,
1926. In 1s46 he was married to Miss
Eliza McGaffin, and in the spring OF
ls49 they came to the United States
and settled in eastern Wisconsin. Ia
1855 they moved to western Wiscon-
sin, and In 1869 they settled In Wa,