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Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-09-04
GIRLS, HELP YOUR MOTHERS.

"a VERY girl, If she be not thor
Ia oughly selfish, is anxious to lift
~--~S some of the burden of household
management from her mothers shout
ders on to her own; but, unfortunately,
many girls wait to be asked to do things
instead of being constantly on the look
out for little duties which they are CO.
pable Of doing.
If you would be of any real use In the
home you must be quick to notice what
is wanted-the room that needs dust
ing, the flowers which require rearrang-
ing, the curtain which has lost ring
and Is therefore dropping. And then
you must not only be willing to do what
Is needed. but willing to do 1t pleasant
ly, without making people feel that you
are being martyred.
1t Is almost useless to take up any
household duties unless you do them
regularly. If you do thing one day
and not the next, you can never be de-
pended on, and IL some one else has
to be constantly reminding you of and
supervising your work, 1t probably
gives that person more trouble than do
ing 1t herself would cause.
Have a definite day and a definite
time for all you do-the flower vases
will need attention every other day.
There should be one day kept for mend
ing and putting away the household
linen Begin, too, directly after break
fast, and keep on steadily till your work
| is done.
If you begin by sitting down "just for
minute" with book, or think you
will Just arrange the trimming" on
your new hat, the morning will be half
gone before you know where you are.
A girl who has brothers may spare
her mother all those tiresome little jobs
which boys are always requesting to
have done for them, If she will only do
them kindly.
But a boy will not come and ask his
sister to repair frayed-out buttonholes
if she snaps and says he is always
bothering."
1t Is not easy work, but 1t is quite
4 possible for the daughter at home to
make up a good deal of its sunshine,
and it is only when she he's learned this
that she is fit to go away and be the
sunshine of a home of her own.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-09-04
Managing n Husband.

There is positive exhilaration to be
derived from bringing all ones efforts
to bear upon n husband whose bust
ness worries have pursued him from
the Office. There is genuine delight
to fight with the unknown anXieties
which his love will not permit him to
unburden at home. 1t brings out all
the tact and patience and diplomacy
all the charms and graces of WON
ans character, to transform cross
tired, wornout husband into new
man-just by good dinner and little
tact.
But to manage husband when there
are so many kinds of husbands re
luires, more than any other one thing
thorough study Of your subject Tt
meet your husband with a smile,
which is the old-fashioned rule for al
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-09-04
a Table Decoration.

Hand-painted ribbons make pretty
table decoration for a change. A wild !
white satin ribbon is placed all along
the table at either side, bearing hand
painted designs at intervals. Hunting
scenes make the most effective designs,
with all the scenes placed in proper or
der from start to finish. But l have also
seen designs from the seasons very
effectively arranged in this way, so
that it was spring at one end of the
table and winter at the other.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-09-04
Pongee Corsets.

The pongee cOrsets rival the white
net styles in favor for summer wear.
The French corset of pongee is light,
cool, and graceful in outline, Silk
corset-lacings should always be used,
even on coutille or jean corsets. A cot
ton or linen lacing invariably shows
beneath closely -fitting summer waist,
and round elastic lacings are worst
of all, as they leave distinct mark on
the back of the bodice.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-09-04
Motherhood.

So little soul! scarce cry
Or name!
Hedge it in lest it fly
To the heaven whence 1t came,
For the soul knows its wing
And earth's night
SO bewild'ring
May fright the small thing!
So little a soul, scarce breath,
Lost its way, drifted far,
Like rose petal whirled
To the world
From a star.
On the crest of a wave balancing
Between life and death, night and dawn,
(Heaven linger so near
Lest it tremble with fear,
Lest it open its wings
And be gone.
Nellie II. Wordsworth in Boston Jour,
nal
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-09-04
ThonrhtIess Marriages.

1t is a pity not only that so many
young women are allowed by their eld-
ers to be exposed to the danger of I'M
suitable attachments, but that so many
of them also are not trained to ra-
tional and intensely serious under
standing of the meaning of the mar
rage obligation. There was fine eX-
ample, the other day, In Washington,
of courageous good sense on the part
Of a promised bride, through the exer-
else of the quality was rather belated.
Miss Theodore II. Van Wyck daughter
of former Nebraskan, now deceased,
and having, 1t is said, large Income
In her own right went with young
man before clergyman to be mar
red, but in the midst of the ceremony
responded to the usual question on
which depended her fate with an en-
phatic NO" The aStoniShed clergy
man asked the reason of the sudden
change of mind. Because" she an
swered, this is too serious; have got
to think it over"
The eleventh hour Is not the best ut
which to think it over; but better then
than later. If every girl and every
young man, for that matter, thought II
we'll over before seeking the minister
or the laws representative to tie the
knot, there would be less frequent eff
forts to unite it, with their attendant
heart burnlngs and recrimination and
exposure of petty weaknesses, which
80 often inspire momentary DISCUSS
with human Observation-Disclosures
| Times,
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-09-04
She WaSn,t There.

Woman Ito dry goods clerk who has
been showing blankets for half an
hour)-I thank you for your trouble
but | really didn't intend to buy any.
thing. I'm looking for a friend
Clerk-Well, If you think she's in
these blankets, I'll so through them
again.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-09-04

The dress of two linens, a plaided
and plain one, Is novelty of the sea-
son. A blue plaid or sprigged flower
pattern with plain cream tiounces, a
collar and turned up cuffs showing soft
lawn ones beneath, or coral scheme
with paler pink embellishments are at
tractive models. With these colored
linens the embroidery on the white or
creamy collars is in a contrasting
shade of the color of the gown, or of
the same tone as the collar. A white
linen dress, with collar, cuffs and belt
of cream color, embroidered in the
same creamy tint, is exceedingly cool
and pretty in appearance.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-09-04
NeighborIy Advice.

Mrs. Nexdore-My daughters getting
to be quite an enthusiastic piano
player.
Mrs. Pepprey-Yes; why don't you
get her to join a union?
Mrs. NeXdore-Join a union?
Mrs. Pepprey-Yes she wouldn't
work more than eight hours day at 1t
hen.-Philadelphia Press.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-09-04
How Cruel of Him.

Mrs. Mann-William, why do you
race off to the club every evening right
after dinner?
Mr. Manu- want to make up for all
The evenings 1 lost while was court
ing.-Chelsea Gazette.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-09-04
No Chance to Talk.

Wigg-No. | can't say that Talkalot
is friend of mine. l merely have q
speaking acquaintance with him.
Wagg-Most people only have a lis.
tening acquaintance. - Philadelphia
Record.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-09-04
Still on Earth.

You are an angel" asserted the
love-strlcken youth. That's no reason
why you should keep her up to un.
earthly hours" remarked the old man
from the head Of the stairs.-Philadel.
phia Record
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-09-04
Not Superstitious.

Tess-Don't you really believe in
dreams?
Jesse-No, indeed. It's superstitious
to believe in dreams, and besides it's
bad sign when you believe in them,
for it usually brings you bad luck
Philadelphia Press.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-09-04
End.

81 think l have heard" said the ten
rfoot, that the man you called Rat
tlesnake Sam came TO an unfortunate
unchanged for DEMONSTRATING, or
something of that kind"
"Wuss than that, pard," replied the
cowboy, shaking his head with ineffa.
BILE sadness. "He was killed by bein'
throwed firm a oss."-Chicago Trib
une.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-09-04
Saw Him Firet.

Mrs. Dimpleton-I am to see the doc
tor to-day, and l know he will insist
upon my going abroad.
The Hon. John--No, he won't ] met
him yesterday and told him If he sent
you abroad / couldn't pay his bill.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-09-04

room he had recently left, she supposed
he had retired to rest, and concluded to
defer the communication she wished to
make until morning. Her decision would
have been different had she known that,
long before sunrise he was going to set
out on a journey, from which he did not
expect to return for more than week.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-09-04
Polite,

Mrs. Jones-John, there are burglars
down stairs!
Mr.. Jones (sleepily)-You go down,
lear. They wouldn't dare strike a
woman.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-09-04
No Chance to Repent.

Bilder-Hou say you married in
haste. Then I suppose you are repent
ing at leisure?
Gilder-No; I'm kept so busy hustllns
that have no leisure.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-09-04

Chlmmy-Wots de best way to teach
girl to swim?
Johnny-Well, yer want to take her
gently by de hand, lead her gently
Town to de water, put yer arm gently
round her waist and
Chimmy-Oh, cut it out. It's me sis
:erl
Johnny-Oh! Push her off de dock!-
Puck.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-09-04
Answers the Door.

Mrs. Throop (eXcitedly)-Bridget,
here's policeman ringing at the 'front.'
door bell
Bridget (coolly)-Well, ma'am, ye2
can tell him Oi'm not in.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-09-04
Tagging.

"Hey, where's that valise gave you
er quarter ter carry for meT
Its all right, mister. Me little brud.
der's comm wild 1t just as fast as he
can"
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-09-04
A Timely AHair.

you are charged with lettering"
said the repairer to the tired watch.
"What have you to say for yourself?"
Nothing" replied the watch. You
should judge me by my works."
well, l will look into your case"
said the repairer, land if | find you
guilty"
What will you do?" queried the
watch.
"Set you to work doing time, prob,
ably" replied the repairer, who had
license to pose as judge.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-09-04

While the MORE cloaks are said to be
the most modish of the great family of
black silk wraps, it is undeniable that
they also show dust the most. This is
especially true of that great favorite,
the heavy more velour, which seems
purpose than the making of peaceful
reposing places for dust and microbes
generally. 1t is, however, not so prone
to wrinkles as is the daintier taffeta
which is made rather mussy by too
much sitting on. These coats range
from the tiny plated blouses to the
long affairs with circular flounces.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-09-04

Tremendously ultra are the plated
boleros of black cloth or silk when
worn with skirts of black and white
checks. These skirts are mostly in
tiny checks, though some broken plaids
are seen, and the kilt, the plaits stitch
ed down to the knees, is favored
model. In some instances the blouse is
of the checked silk, but more often it is
of cream lace, which shows only as
vest and big undersleeves once the
jacket is on. The jacket, by the way,
has plated sleeves in flowing effect.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-09-04
ReYenre.

The Bride-There's only one thing
needed to complete OAR happiness.
The Groom-What is that, dearest?
The Bride-I do wish my first hus,
band and your first wife would meet
and get married.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-09-04
The Only Way.

Witson-Yes, sir; this summer | eX.
pect to own my own home.
Kidder-How long do you think your
wife will be away?
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-09-04
Did She Mean Anything Unkind

Mother exhibiting first born)-Dont
you see a resemblance? Look at our
faces side by side.
Visltor-Nothing could be palmer
Punch.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1902-06-19
AN OPEN LETTER.

To the Citizens Of Josephine County ::
| have been informed Oh good au-
thority that many of the numerous
timber claims being filed daily cover
valua BILE mineral lands. In some
cases, il is stated, there is scarcely
timber enough to fence the claim,
the evident purpose being to get the
mineral land. This is not protest
against the filing Of timber claims, but
a plea that our mining interests may
be more zealously guarded. II we al
low our mineral land to go in this
way Josephine county will be mater
tally injured. In such cases protest
should be filed before patent is grant
ed. What is everybody's business is
nobody's business. There should be
some man, competent to judge, whose
duty it should be to enter these pro-
tests. / would like to see the Board
Of Trade or the newspapers investigate
this matter, and if the above asser-
tions are proven true, see that the
practice is stopped.
If necessary to raise a fund for II
thorough investigation and the enter
ing of protests, | will be glad to head
the list with a donation of 50. This
suggestion is made, not to the bust
ness men OF Grants Pass alone, whose
burdens are already heavy, but to every
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1902-06-19
LELAND SIFTINGS.

At present we are having cool,
cloudy weather; rain would be thank
fully received, although it would be
detrimental to teamsters. Crops are
doing well. Vegetables never were
better, and the berry crop is fine
People will have to haul to the mines
where they will find ready sale for
all they have. New mines are being
opened up in many places on Mt. Ru-
ben. There are several new mines
that are being opened up, containing
rich rock. 1t is the intention of the
mine owners to put on three mills
and possibly four. The rock, also
the size justifies the erection of mills.
On Rat creek, tributary of Grave
Creek, is strong ledge that is 10 or
II feet across, that prospects S25 to
the ton The first parties that owned
it worked the ledge, sold out for a
good price, to other parties, who will
erect mill in the near future.
In theSamsValley vicinity is anoth-
er good ledge that prospects well.
jim Fabler has struck new ledge
which is rich and of good width. Jim
is an old quartz prospector, having
had large experience in that line.
Some real estate is changing hands.
If some Lelander would hitch up his
hack and meet the newcomers at the
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1902-06-19
A MURDERoUs CHINAMAN.

Long Ock,. bad Chinaman, who
murdered fellow Chinaman at Happy
Camp, Cal, was captured near Waldo
and brought into Grants Pass last
Friday by Frank Nickerson and Will
lam Trefethen, California officers.
He was kept in the Grants Pass jail
over night and taken to Yreka Satur-
day morning.
Long Ock is small celestial but he
has the reputation of being the worst
Chinaman in northern California. He
is known there as "Dick" and as
Dollar -and-a Half. He has been i'll
many fights and carries many scars
on his face as reminder of the slash
es he has received from sharp daggers
and bad knives. A few days ago he
killed fellow Oriental in Happy
Camp, chopping his victim to pieces
with a butchers cleaver. He skipped
across the line into Oregon and was
captured near Waldo. He is a very
sullen Chinaman and takes but little,
He tells story about how he gave
money to a cousin of his, now at
Shovel creek, to buy chickens, and
tries in some way to connect it with
the Happy Camp murder. The Cali
fornia officers state that it is clear
case against him and that he will be
sure to hang
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1902-06-19

train and take them around to look at
nroperty we would get more than our
share of the new settlers. 100 h''le
attention is being paid to this matter
Billy Cox has hack which Will ac-
commodate large number OF passen.
GERS He knows the country ana II
tbe Board of Trade will employ HIM
ba can show the land hunters desirable
properties
The fruit crop will be large tins
wear and the demand for fruit boxes
will exceed any year since fruit raiS-
ing has been a specially
Farmers are cutting hay-the crop
is good. Some will have to enlarge
their barns to hold the crop.
We have a school ma'am who is SO
sedate that she hardly ever smiles
She gives her attention to the scholars
and they are learning fast Ii she
would only smile little the scholars
ia o,nroc;ate II Bob.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1902-06-19
TRIED FOR ARSON.

On Saturday morning, Frank King,
of this county was brought before the
Justice court in this city, TO answer
the charge of Arson. King was ac.
cused of setting fire to the house and
home of Mrs. j. w. Sewers, who
resides four miles south of Grants
Pass. A few days ago her home was
completely destroyed by fire and King
was arrested for the crime of setting
it,.
King was formerly employed by
Mrs. Severms as farm hand. There
was a disagreement regarding the set.
tlement of wages due him when he
quit work, at which time he made
threats When her house was burned
King was at once suspected and ar
rested. At his trial Saturday morn.
ing he declared his innocence and
was aquitted mainly for lack of evi.
/ denCe.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1902-06-19
FOREST QUEEN.

Hydraulic operations are being
continued at the Forest Queen mine
in the Louise creek district. The flow
of water is low but fine reservoir
makes it possible to work the mine TO
advantage throughout the greater por-
tion of the summer The present op-
erations are directed toward opening
a deep channel of blue gravel which
shows rich prospects in heavy gold.
The depth of the channel has made
drainage somewhat ditficult and a
wat erwheel has lately been Tut III to
assist in reaching the bedrock. The
results of the season 5 run at this mine
have been very satisfact ory. 1t Is
probable that larger hydraulic
equipment will be installed next sea
SON The bitches will be enlarged tc
a capacity sufficient to keep two No,
3 giants in operation.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1902-06-19
SURPRISE PARTY.

For a number of years prior to 1900,
Mrs. Stone taught class of boys and
girls numbering about % in the New
man NJ. Z. Sunday school, and by her
never failing attendance, and manner
of teaching, the young ladies and gen
tlemen became very much attached to
their teacher, and to show their appre-
ciation n few of the class who are
still in the city, rendered her a sur
prise party on the evening of the Eth
at the residence of Mr., and Mrs. j. +.
Peterson with whom Mrs. Stone, now
of Crescent city, Cal, is at present
visiting.
The following were present: Annie
Wade, Mary Day, Essie Hartman,
Ida Fyfeld, Inez Lister, Luella Fay,
Ethel Fay, Maude Baber, Myrtle Ba-
ber, Elsie Green, Merle Hockett, and
Al Dean.
The young people came we'll sup
piled with good things to eat and
aside from their natural enjoyment,
the evening was spent in pleasan
conver sation, and about II o'clocl
they bade their teacher, Mrs. Stou,
an affect ionate farewell.
A glass berry set Of seven pieces io
! only 80 cents at Cramer Bros.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1902-06-19
HUGO ITEMS.

Harvest of the fve-foot barley is IN
process.
Mrs Davis of Grants Pass came
ont Friday to visit her mother ana
daughter.
Lewis Purdy and Mr.. James Asher
derarted for Montague to work
through harvest.
Mrs CHATTER and family of Merlin
were passengers on the evening tram
for Hugo, Saturday.
School election Monday June 10Th.
VIM. Sanders and Alva Hammond
elected trustees; G. Crockett, CLERK
The weather at Hugo is extremely
balmy. Gardens are backward. Load
ing cars daily with lumber from
Hefling's mill, which is still running
Winona has so many pretty girls
that the gallant young men OF Hugo
take 'spin on their wheels every
Sunday. And l hear wedding Ii
whispered in the breeze.
The Hugo school closed Friday
with nice picnic under the super
vision of Miss Grace Barrett who
deserves great. credit in advancing
the scholars and experimenting he
school with success, which is goo'
Recommendation to any school 10
which she may apply. Many OF he
friends from Winona attended tn
nicnic.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1902-06-19

schools could not be placed in more
competent and energetic hands than
these. All OF these men have given
literally OF their time in the good work
OF the advancement Of our schools.
A report Of the progress oi the schools
for the past three years was made.
This report shows that the aggreea'e
salaries Of teachers has been inc ressed
from $4,000 10 $500 annually. The mum
Der OF teachers has been also increased
A new school house has been bul 1t and
the old one greatly repaired. Among
other improvements made is sewer.
costing $3.50. Notwith standing these
expenditures the floating school debt
has been decreased sl5 90. The school
il in much better condition than ever
before. There are now 97S pupils in
the Grauts Pass district.
The following is the report OF the
School Clerk.
Report OF J. A. jennings. Clerk for School Dis
trct No. from March l. 1901, to June l6, l9O2,ii
as follows:
J Report for the last quarter OF 1901 term;
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1902-06-19
WIIDERVILLE ITEMS.


Ben Bull took some strawberries to
Grants Pass the first of last week.
r. NJ. Robinson has been hauling
lumber for a new barn.
Mrs. May Booth was in our com
munity on business few days ago.
Rev. Rogers will soon move into
the house vacated by George Greed,
There was school meeting held at
the Wilderville school house Monday,
June 18th.
Chas McCann has moved to the De-
Almond mill where he will log for
awhile.
Shubael Robinson is hauling lum-
Der for a new barn, which he contem-
plates building soon.
The singing school will be on Sat
urday instead of Friday this week.
Hope all who love music will attend
for they are sure to like the lessons
and receive much good by attend
ing
Geo. Greed and family moved tc
eastern Oregon the first of last week,
where he has secured work. They
will not return to their home neal
Wilderville until this fall.
The people of Wilderville wish tC
announce that there will be celebra
tion held in the grove where it wa'
last year There will be an inter
esting program to suit the occasion
and all are invited to attend. a bas
ket dinner will be in the program
All are invited to come and brinl
their dinner baskets well filled.
good time will be sure to be had.
Zanoni.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1902-06-19
30 POUND ROYAL CHINOOK

u. A. Arplepaie, sgtnt for Wells,
Fargo & Co.'S express company in Ash.
land, received magnificent specimen Of
the Royal Chinook salmon fresh from
the Columbia river at Astoria, by yester.
days train. 1t VAS a splendid specman
Of the fnny tribe that has helped to
make Oregon famous, tipping the sciles
at so lbs, and its beauty was much ad-
mired. A number of Mr.. Appegale's
friends among whom he apporioned the
big f>h are enjoying a Royal Chinook
salmon banquet oday.-Tidings.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1902-06-19
GRANTS PASS vs.. MERLIN.

Quite an interesting game OF baseball
was played on The local grounds last
Sunday afternoon between the Aerts
and thu Merlin nine, resulting in score
of 7 to 8 in favor of the Alerts.
The Merlin team put up a very good
game, they being exceptionally strong on
first base and in tho pitchers box, The
local fans were up to their usual excel
lence, the nine being the Grants Pass
second team.