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The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1901-05-22
HE DID HIS BEST.
Celebrated Musicians Adventure In
"a Swiss Country Village.

"a Swiss Country village.
The late Sir John Stainer, one of
England's most celebrated musicians
and composers. was several years ago
In small Swiss village, ana the Eng
lish clergyman WAS on the lookout for
n musician to assist mt the service.
Stalner WINS In the smoking room of
the hotel when the clergyman found
him and started the conversation with
"Do you play the harmoniumr "a lit
tle," was the reply of the ex-organist
of st. Paul's cathedral. "Will yon,
then, be good enough to help us out of
our difficulty on Sunday? We Will
read the psalms, and the hymns shall
be the simplest | can select" added
the delighted parson. II Will do my
best" snld Stalncr, with smile.
The service passed off all right, but
the congregation, instead of rushing
away ut the close. listened to n brilliant
recital. When the parson heard the
name of his assistant, he asked him to
dinner. do you smoker he said at
the close 81 will do my best" NUT
tered Stalner. and the ensuing laugh
ter was the prologue of an entertaining
exchange of oxford "reminiscences.
Staner was great story teller. One
anecdote he was fond of relating had
reference to the days when there were
amateur orchestras In churches. The
messiah" was being sung, and rs the
line "Who Is the King of Glory" APP
preached the man playing double bass
whispered 10 the yloloncellIst In front
of him, LET us have your rosln, and
Will show 'em who is the king of glo-
ry!'-London Tit-Blts.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1901-05-22
THE GRIP EPIDEMIC.
The Disease More Prevalent than Ever and
Quite AS Fatal. The Rest Treatment.

The Disease More Prevalent than Ever and
Quite AS Fatal. The Rest Treatment.
The grip has surprised the doe
tors and health authorities this season
by its rapid spread and by some novel
symptoms. While it spares nobody
it is proving especially dangerous to
middle.aged and elderly persons. In
many cases either fatal onset of
pneumonia, or complete breakdown
of health and strength, is apt to fol
low an attack of grip.
The wi course for all is preven-
ton. BY wearing Benson's Porous
Plaster on the chest and back YOU
protect the lungs from cold and chill
and with ordinary eare) You are
safe from grip.
For those who are already suffer
ing from grip, or from the usual win
ter coughs and colds, Bensoa's Pidstrs
are sure and speedy relief and cure.
Highly medicinal and scientific.
Refuse limitations and substitutes.
Only the genuine are effective. Ex-
anime when yop buy. Seabury &
johnson, Manufacturing Chemists,
New York.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1901-05-22
Whnt Might Have Happened.

A sporty young gentleman of the city
who drives dainty runabout which IL
the envy of the other young men Of his
set was driving down Main street the
other day when he nearly ran over n
six foot countryman. The countryman
caught the bit and sat the horse upon
its launches without apparent effort
and then complacently remarked TO the
driver:
"Sonny, you had better be careful
how you drive that doll buggy of
your'n. II | hadn't collared this here
horse, you would IA run that thing into
me and smashed 1t all TO kindllng. -
Memphis Sclmitar.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1901-05-22
Great Patent Nation.

The United States grants $4,000 pat
cnts per annum, or nearly as many as
all the rest OF the world. England
grants 5000 per annum and France
and Germany each about 1000, and
such countries as Canada, Australia,
Austria, Italy and Russia grant about
1000 each. An interesting and hopeful
fact is that more patents are granted
In proportion TO the applications than
ever before In the history of the patent
office, showing that mechanical genius
is not chasing as many ralnbows as
formerly. American inventive genius
IS shown In all lines of invention but
It greatly predominates In machinery
for manufacturing, transportation and
labor saving. Europe and the orient
have begun TO find that without Amer
lean Industries they would be unable
to 30 nhead.-Success
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1901-05-22
GOT A SENATOR'S HAT.


Actor crane Appropriated the hehu-
Ecnr OF IA Kansas Statesman.
Among the stories that are retalled
in the cloakroom of the senate when
that body Is In session Mt Washington
Is ono of how William II, Crane, the
actor, put the finishing touches upon
his great character study, Tho Sen
ator."
AS you well Know" said one of the
group, Crane took his character nj
most directly from Senator Plumb OF
Kansas. Crane had just started out
with The Senator and had opened In
Washington. We had all seen the per-
Torrance aud liked 1t Immensely. But
| thought | saw one defect. Crane
wore high silk hat, which WAS not Mt
all, according to my thinking, in keep
Ing with the imitation of Plumb, who
always wore the characteristic broad
brimmed hat OF the southerner. One
evening when Crane, Ingalls,, Plumb
and myself happened to be dining to-
gcthcr | remarked to Crane about the
matter of the high hat.
"'You really ought not to wear it.,
for II Is not in keeping with the char
actcr,' said |. 'You ought to wear one
like plumb's.'
Crane did not say much In answer,
but when he arose from the table he
reached out for Plumb's Int and calm
ly put 1t on. Leaving his own hat for
Plumb, Crane went off down the street
with the old felt affair Jammed down
over his forehead. The senator was
too surprised to offer objection. The
next night Crane appeared ON the
stage with plumb's hat on his head
and thereafter wore 1t ut every per-
Chicago Chronicle.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1901-05-22
HARD ON SMOKERS.
Old Time Legislation Agninas the
Use of Tobacco.

1t Is one of the curiosities of old time
legislation that the use Of tobacco was
In early colonia! says regarded by the
magistrates and elders as far more In
furious degrading and sinful than that
OF Intoxicating liquors. Both the use
and the planting of the weed were for
hidden, the cultivation Of It being per-
mltted only In small quantities, for
mecre neccssitie, for phlsick, for pres
ervation of the health, and that the
same be taken privately by anncient
men" But the Creature called tobac
ko" seemed TO have an indestructlble
life. Mrs Alice NJ. Earle writes Of
these early restrictions about tobacco
In "Stagecoach and Tavern Days"
Landlords were ordered not to "9uf-
fer any tobacco to be taken into their
houses" ON penalty Of a fine TO the
"yictualler" and another to "the party
that takes It," The laws were con-
stantly altered and enforced, and still
tobacco was grown and was smoked
No one could take 1t "publlcquely" nor
In his own house or anywhere else be
fore strangers. Two men were forbid
den to smoke together.
No one could smoke within two miles
of the meeting house on the Sabbath
day. There were wicked backsliders
who were caught smoking around the
corner of the meeting house and others
on the street, and they were fined and
set In the stocks and In cages.
Until within few years there were
New England towns where tobacco
smoking In the streets was prohibited,
and innocent cigar loving travellers
were astounded at being requested TO
cease smoking.
Mr.. Drake wrote In 1886 that he
knew men, then living, who had had to
plead guilty or not guilty In Boston
police court for smoking In the streets
of Boston.
In Connecticut In early days great
indulgence was permitted to travellers
"A man could smoke once during jour
ney of ten miles.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1901-05-22
'EurIliah Rhnhnrh.

Possessing Il SAVIOR all It's own, we
come ON scores OF large cases full of
big, irregular blocks of bright yell
low colorcd root. "Rhubarb." says our
guide, indicating It. "Ahl Then 1t
comes from TurkeyY we cry joyfully,
glad to display our learning for once,
but our friend smiles contemptuously.
'"rhere Is no such thing as Turkey
rhuharb." he says, "and, what is more,
there never has been" All the rhu-
barb of commerce halls from China,
reaching us through Russia for the
most part, but because In olden days 1t
made Its journey by way of Turkey
Il became known as Turkey rhubarb.
and Turkey rhubarb 1t will remain be-
cause of the conservative tendencies
of the British publlc.-Good Words.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1901-05-22
RENTS COLLECTED.
MONEY LOANED.
PROPERTIES FOR SALE.

No, 81 Elm St, rooms and attic, desirable
brick dwelling
Nos. 249 and 25l North Main ST. double
frame,dwelling Very cheap
No. so York street-large S-story brick DWELL
ing with large lot-hot water heat Terms
easy.
Nos; a7-i9 South Franklin street Frame
dwelling houses, Easy terms
No; 70 South Main street, three-story brick
dwelling; rooms and cellar.
No. 81 South Main street, brick dwelling,
three stories, Z rooms.
No, So South Main street, : rooms, three
story brick dwelling.
Cottage, HILL frame house and barn with
large lot, house has 10 rooms,
Nos. n S0-ss Wilson street, three frame
houses, easy terms,
Franklin street. Vaeantlo lot near Swan street.
Nos. ess 2s5 North Union street, double
frame dwelling with large lots. Always rent
and pay good interest on investment.
Nos, SO Swan street, ~ story brick
dwelling
Dec IS, 1879
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1901-05-22
A Sensible Query.

Mr. Ashmead- bartlett once told n
good story about his going to Ireland
for the first time. "As soon as | land
ed In ireland / attempted TO look for
traces of some of my ancestors. who
came from the extreme north of Ire
land. Meeting an intelligent looking
Irlshman, Informed him of my mis-
sion, saying that my ancestors emigrat
ed from about that spot 100 years ago
and was there trying 10 look them up
He answered; "Ye say your ancestors
emlgrated from our town about 100
years ago2 Thin why are ye looking
for them here Y'--London Tit-Blts
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1901-05-22
A PERsEvERINe MONKEY.
Professor Garner's Story of Nellie
and the Matchbox.

Monkeys are always happy IL they
have plenty to eat and something to
play with. Professor r. l.. Garner, in
his APES and Monkeys" says that he
recalls no investment which ever yield
ed greater return in pleasure than
certain little pocket match safe, which
cost % cents. He gave 1t to a little
monkey, Nellie by name, after putting
into 1t small key to make 1t rattle
and some bits of candy.
She ratified the box and found much
pleasure In the noise. l showed her
how to press the spring in order to
open the box, but her little black fin
gers were not strong enough to release
the spring.
However, she caught the idea and
knew that the spring was the secret
which held the box closed. When she
found that she could not open 1t with
her fingers, she tried 1t with her teeth.
Failing in this, she turned to the wall,
and, standing upright on the top of
her cage, she took the box In both
hands and struck the spring against
the wall until the lid few open.
She was perfectly delighted at the
result, and for the hundredth time at
least l closed the box for her to open
1t again
The next time Nellie received the
match safe she was in her cage, and
through its meshes she could not reach
the wall. She had nothing against
which to strike the spring TO force 1t
open.
After looking around and striking the
box several times against the wires of
the cage, she discovered block Of
wood about six inches square She
took this and mounted her perch. Bal
ancing the block on the perch, she held
1t with the left foot, while with the
right foot she chung to the perch. With
her tail wound around the meshes of
the cage to steady herself, she care
fully adjusted the matchbox In such a
manner as to protect her fingers from
the blow. Then she struck the spring
against the block of wood, and the lid
flew open.
She fairly screamed with delight as
she held up the box.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1901-05-22

Landlord just came over TO tell
you that I've decided to raise your
Tenant Qnterruptlngl - Well, you
needn't bother about 1t. I've decided
TO move.
landlord-O oh, | merely desired to
say that | had decided to raise your
porch where it seems TO sag there at
the corner, and also to paper the bed
rooms; but, of course, you Will not,
since you have decided TO move, care TO
hear anything further about my plans.
Good day. l hope you'll like 1t where
you're going. Chicago Herald.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1901-05-22
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

ESTATE or Henry l.. VAN noLAH, DECEASED.
Pursuant to the order of Paul 4 Queen,
Surrogate of the County of llunterdon, made
on the Thirtieth day OF March, a. D., one thou
sand nine hundred anu one, notice Is hereby
given To all persons having claims against the
estate of Henry L. Van polah late of the County
Of Hunterdon. deceased TO present the same
under oath or affirmation, 10 the subscribers,
Of said deceased, within nine
months from the date NJ said order; and any
creditor neglecting 10 bring in and exhibit
his or her claim ulnder oath or ahrmationl,
within the time 81 limited viii be forever
barred of his or her action therefor against
the said Administrators.
Dated March 80, A D., 1901
RACHEL VAN nOLAH,( Aa,,,s.,;s.r.,,rs
CYRUS VAN DoLAH, ] Aaiu1ii's'iS'ois
April 10, 1901.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1901-05-22

Dedication Day Pan-American Exposition
Low Fares via the Lehigh Valley
Railroad. Five-day tickets, good only
in day coaches, will he sold on Tues
days and Saturdays, May LIST to Oct.
31st, from Phillipsburg, at the rate of
81. 90 for the round trip.
Ten. day tickets will be sold from
Phillipsburg every day from May list
to October 3lst, good ON any train ex-
cept the Black Diamond Express, at
the rate of $40 80 for the round trip.
Write Il, N. Arnold, Agent at
Phillipsburg, n. j., for further par
ticuars.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1901-05-22
Trouble breeding Condition,

Rohbins-Funny. but young people
who seem to love one another the most
deyotedly are oftentlmes the first peo-
pie TO fight after marriage.
Wren-The trouble is, you see. they
endeavor to protract the "two souls
with but n single thought idea too far.
Two persons with but a single thought
between them cannot help hating one
another sooner or later.-Boston Tran
scrlnt.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1901-05-22

waNTED-ACTIvE MAN OF GOOD
character to deliver and collect in New Jersey
for an old established manufacturing whole
sale house ssOS year, sure pay, Honesty
more than experience required Our refer
enee, any bank in any city. Enclose self
addressed stamped envelope Manufacturers,
Third Floor, ss4 Dearborn ST., Chicago.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1901-05-22
Difficult Dutch.

The Dutch language is OF a good old
fashioned tongue. 1t Is SO difficult that
English speaking people cannot with.
out difficulty acquire 1t. In fact, some
folk say II is more like unto English
than 1t is TO German. The Beers In
South Africa use the Dutch tongue as
1t was spoken 200 years ago.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1901-05-22

Ieacher-As have been telling you.
there are two general classes of work
ers. Tommy, does your father make
his living 10y using his brains or by
using his muscles:
IomnF Neither one, maam. Hs'sa
policeman CtmsSo Tribune.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1901-05-22

A boy was asked which was the
greater evil. hurting anothers feelings
or his finger.
1.-THE feelings" he said.
Fright, my dear child" said the graf
flied questioner. But why is It worse
10 hurt the feellngsp
because you can't tie rag round
Them"
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1901-05-22

Stale candy can generally be worked
over by rebolllng 1t. In the case of acid
candies. such as lemon drops, the candy
is boiled, the acid is withdrawn by the
use OF lime or chalk. and the strip may
then be used in the manufacture OF that
or any other species OF candy.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1901-05-22

It's a pity a balky horse does not
realize that 1t is easier TO pull than to
take the whipping that goes with
balk.-Atchison Globe.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1901-05-22

After all, what is pulling a mans leg
but trying TO make good thing stretch
as far as possible2 - Philadelphia
Times.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1901-05-22

If you want segar that is just the
thing, buy "Lambertville Puffs." ].
B. Kline, Bridge street.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1901-05-22
DR.. Humphreys

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the disease, without exciting disorder in
any other part of the system.
NO. CURES. PRICES.
I-Fevers. COMPOSITIONS. Inhsmmstions. as
2-Worms. Worm Fever. Worm colic... as
3-Tsething. Collie, Crying, wakefulness as
4-Diarrhea. of Children or Adults. as
7-Coughs. Colds, Bronchitis. ...,..,.... as
s-Neuraisia. Toothache, Faceache... as
s-Headac che. Sick Heads she, Vertigo. as
IO-Dyspepsia. Indigestion. Weak Stomach. 90
f1-suppressed or Painful Periods rs
12-Whites. Too Profuse Periods. ....,., rs
13-Croup. Laryngitis. Hoarseness...... as
1a-salt Rheum. Erysipelas, Eruptlons. rs
15-Rheamatism. Rheumatic Pains as
16-Maiaria. Chills, Fever and Ague.... rs
Is-Catarrh. Influenza, Cold I'm the Head as
20-Whooping-Cou gh..."............... rs
21-Kidney Diseases ..................,... rs
2s-Neryous Debility. .....................1.0 90
30-Urinary Weakness. wettine Bed. rs
71-Grip. Hay Fever ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. rs
Dr. Humphreys Manual OF all Diseases at your
Druggists or Mailed Free.
Sold by druggists, or sent on receipt OF price.
Humphreys Med. Co. Cor. William John Sta,
New YORK.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1901-05-22
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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-10-10
Pleasant Hill.

Mr.. and Mrs. Ira Hammond were De.
catur visitors Sunday,
Mr.. and Mrs. w. Crichton received a
telegram Sunday announcing the death
of their grandchild near Webster CITY,
Iowa.
Charley Brown, Walter Marshall and
Misses Eta and Nellie Dobson Wis.
tied at Ed Caye's Friday evening.
ORGY Clark, of DeKalb, was calling in
this vicinity Sunday evening.
Lucy Cave visited Carrie Marshall
Friday.
Jim Crichton entertained number of
his young friends at his home Thursday
evening. All reported jolly time.
Mr.. Charles Brown and Miss Eta
Dobson were united in marriage at the
home of the BRIDES parents Sunday
evening, the ceremony being performed
by Rev. w. II. Ilsley in the presence Of
the relatives and few friends.
Mrs. 8. j. Daniels visited her brother,
Jim Dobson, over Sunday.
Mrs. W. b. Dobson and daughter Irene
left Thursday of last week for Des
Moines to join her husband, who ha.
employment at that place.
Art Worden and friend" attended
church at Leon Sunday evening.
Minnie Gardner visited over Sunday
with her aunt north of Leon.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-10-10
Woodland.

II. o. Petty returned from Kansas
last Saturday where he has been for the
past week looking at the country.
MIR. and Mrs. w. H. Wilson left Tues
day for Ohio for an extended visit and
to look after some business.
Hugh Smith has traded his blacksmith
shop for Kansas land and expects to
move there in the spring There will be
a good opening here for a good first.
class blacksmith.
Arthur Tatman and the Misses Bellis'
accompanied Trip Conrey home from
Leon Sunday afternoon.
Quite number from this place attend.
ed Quo Vadis at Leon Saturday night.
All pronounced it splendid play.
Frank Dodd and w. E. Massey were
Leon callers Monday afternoon.
"Picture" Wilson spent Sunday at
Clio with his wife.
]. L. Still was IN Lineville on business
last Thursday and Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. ]. Stephens visited at
w. H. Wilson's Sunday.
DR.. Gleason reports a fine boy born to
Mr.. and Mrs. Claud Bremen on Oct. I'd,
and that accounts for Claud stepping
so high" the past week.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-10-10
Davis City.

DR.. Bowman and wife, of Leon, Wis.
tied his mother here last Sunday.
The Misses Lanning entertained about
forty couples in the Robinson Hall last
Monday evening. Refreshments were
served by the ladies of the crowd and
an enjoyable time is reported.
Roy Robinson invited goodly num-
Der of his young frie nds to masquerade
party in the Robinson Hall last Thurs
day evening. The company were we'll
disguised and when the time for un.
masking arrived much surprise was
manifest. Mrs. DR.. Robinson served
refreshments and everyone seemed
much pleased at the enjoyment fur
nished.
George Kimball is moving his family
into the old Henry Bowman property.
They have purchased it.
Stephen Fortune moved his family
onto the farm Of Mr.. Brownell north of
Lamont last Thursday.
DR.. Duff and wife, of Gentry, Mis-.
souri,. Sundayed with her mother. The
doctor returned, butzhis wife will con.
tinue her visit short time.
II. Ewing and wife visited relatives in
Lamont Monday.
A wedding is to be in the near future.
Even now methinks hear the wedding
bells.
John Sylvester has bought the prop.
erty vacated last week by Lew Thomp-
son, of Levi Shelton.
There seems to be but few hickory
nuts this fall, but abundance of walnuts.
Chas. Halls sale still continues.
Fanny Jackson came near dislocating
several front teeth last week in her en-
deavor to get to party before others.
When you cannot sleep for coughing
it is hardly necessary that any one
should tell you that you need few
doses of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
to allay the irritation of the throat,
and make sleep possible. 1t is good.
Try it. For sale by w. A. Alexander,
druggist