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Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1902-02-14
"Do you mean will have you If wid.

10 you mean VIII L nave you III W1d-
der Payne won't?"
Hang 1t, mol" shouted Cephas. "You
hain't gon' to marry me to Wilder
Payne, unless I'm mind to, air ye?
It's you I'm askin'. Will you, Telatha
Allen, have me, Cephas Wheeler?"
la, yes, Cephas," returned Telatha,
beginning to skim the pan, ''if you're
sure it's me you want"
Cephas came around the table.
put down that skinner, Telatha,"
he said. "Tve got on my satinet wes-
cut. It's ten year sence I kissed you,
an then was so ALFRED mad didn't
appreciate it as I'd oughter."
"Cephas," said Telatha, pushing him
away to look at him; "you didn't mean
it for me when you made up "rhe Sword
OF st. Nalentine?'"
Cephas looked abashed. "No, I
didn't" he answered, truthfully. "I
was layin' out to send it to Widder
Payne-like a fool. But last night
went down to her house after left
here, and there she sot in a dress that
reached half across the room, an
fell over tan then I'm blamed if her
tongue didn't go all the evening like
that churn dasher, an l couldn't get
word in edgeways, an l sot an thought
of you, Telatha, skimming your milk
and holding your tongue like sensi-
bic woman, and / realized what fool
I'd been. see now, Te!atha, twas the
thoughts of you that allus come be-
tween me and the rest of the women
folks"
''I'm glad you didn't mean the poetry
for me-" Telatha said, placidly, "be-
cause 'twould have been such bad
beginnin'."
There hain't no other woman like
you in the world, Telatha," exclaimed
Cephas, looking at her with burst Of
admiration.
oval, l guess I'll wash up the milk
pans" said Telatha.-Springfe
(Mass.) Republican.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1902-02-14

Miss rarloa is the authority for re-
versing the long-cherished tradition
of most housekeepers that prunes
should be soaked several hours, or
even over night, to prepare them ac-
ceptably for cooking. Instead, this
well-known expert teaches that the
fruit should be washed carefully in
tepid water and allowed to stand in
it two or three minutes to swell.
Wash in a second water and put on
at once in saucepan with 1h cup
fuls of cold water to one cupful of
prunes. Simmer slowly for 2H hours.
No sugar is needed, as, cooked in
this way, the natural sweetness of
the fruit is brought out. Other dried
fruits need soaking.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1902-02-14
Important peclnratIon.

Monterey, Mex, Feb. 12.-"Colom-
bia stands ready TO duplicate any con-
cession Nicaragua is willing to make.
There need be no question about the
title of the Panama waterway. CO.
lombia is willing to give the United
States full control of the territory
through which the canal passes. 1t
wants the canal built and if the
United States sees fit to choose the
Nicaragua route, Colombia will in
terest European powers in the COM
pletion of the Panama canal" These
declarations were made last night by
Gen. Reyes, Colombian delegate to
the Pan-Amepican congress and in all
probability the future president of
COlomh hin
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1902-02-14
Two Collisions ON n Bridge.

Hudson, Wis, Feb. IA freight
train struck hand car on the st.
Croix bridge yesterday, killing Sec
tionmen Swanson and Johnson, and
injuring Fred Carlson and Charles
Johnson. The accident happened DUR
ing snow storm. While the coro.
ner's jury was viewing the scene ot
the accident, another freight train
collided with the River Falls passen.
ger train on the bridge, within 10c
feet of where the first accident ocI
Cured. The passengers were badly
shaken, the freight engine derailed
and both engine pilots smashed.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1902-02-14
EASY FANCY WORK.

chief, is shown at Fig. 2. Three or
four-inch wide stiff satin or flowered
ribbon is used. Fold together so the
two ends will extend beyond the cen
ter 2H. inches. Turn back ends, hem
and stitch again one-half inch above
hemming for draw. Use narrow rib
bon for draw strings.
A cork protector for the large
wooden needles so much used in knit
ting shawls is Fig. 3. A brass ring a
little smaller than diameter of largest
end of cork is crocheted full with S c
in pretty shade of green silk or
silkateen. Make four rows of c.
then change silk to color of flower
desired. BE careful now to make work
fit cork. In fifth round after every
other S C, ch Is or more if longer pet
ais are liked, and catch with in
next stitch. Do the same in every
succeeding round; if too full, make
loops in every other rSund. After
completing round, go back and fill
each loop with C. Leave few rounds
in center of top plain, making them
with yellow silk and also narrowing
a little TO fit cork. Connect the two
corks with inch-wide green ribbon &
little longer than needles.
Six bags in one Gig. ~ for sewing
saves mixing of spools and the many
articles that so constantly tangle in
the work basket. The bottom piece
is heXagon of stiff cardboard covered
with fowered silk or silkateen, the
edges overhanded together, and to
each of the sides is attached smal
bag whose width is the same as one
side of the hexagon. The small bags
arc made of the same material lined
with contrasting or harmonizine
color. Places are made for draw
strings and each bag is drawn up sep
arately with two lengths of baby rib
bon tied in n little bow at both ends.-
Orange Judd Farmer,
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1902-02-14

"The name ont" he announced, "is
The Sword of st. Valentine"
Telatha nodded and laid down her
skinner to listen. Cephas began de-
claiming with vigor that made the
milkpans vibrate. TWAS rhymed out
burst of devotion, fervent, but merci-
fully brief.
IL made 1t myself" said Cephas, mod
estly, when he had finished.
$50 l should jedge," returned Te-
latha, serenely resuming her skim
ming.
"Mebbe you don't understand it."
said Cephas, loftily. "The feller, you
see, goes and sings song under her
winder to tell her his hearts broke"
"If twas [ don't b'lieve he'd make all
that noise about it," observed Tela tha, ,
beginning on another pan. "When
folks hearts break they don't go off
with a bang and hit the bystanders,
Cephas."
Cephas was struck by the acuteness
of this criticism. He looked a little
blank
oval, darn it all, Te!athy, she's got
to have valentine" he protested, "and
paper ones with flowers on 'em hain't
to my notion. There's nothin' original
about 'em."
"rhen buy her something NICE" said
Telatha, soothingly. She'll under
stand that, if it amt poetry"
81 would if l only knew what" said
Cephas, despondingly.
Then he frightened up at a sudden
thought.
"Why, I'll buy it and bring it round
here tomorrow, SOS you can help me
make up my mind" he said. at won't
have to be sent fore to-morrer night"
And, looking nightly relieved at this
solution of the difficulty, Cephas de-
parted.
The next day Telatha, taking her
pans down from the shelves at the
usual hour, spied Cephas coming up
che lane. He was houndering through
the deep snow, much encumbered with
parcels of all sorts and sizes. Te;atha
looked at him in some surprise as he
came in and dumped the bundles in
heap on the floor. There was an air
of determination about him that was
rather new.
"Now, look here, Tea thy" he began,
opening one of the bundles, "how'd you
think this would do?"
He held up plaster of paris shep-
herd, with startlingly blue eyes and a
mouth that either by intention or a
chance stroke of a maker was in the
shape of letter o. He was embracing
the shoulders of chilly-looking shep-
herdess who stood gazing into space
with the unruffled calmness of Te-
latha herself.
"Ain't it a good hint?" said Cephas,
romantically.
Land sake, Cephas," returned the
uninmpressionable lady of the milk
pans, whats the use of hint done
out in earthenware? You'd better up
and tell her all aboutit. You'd oughter
be able to perpose as well as a craven
image"
"Wal, look here, then, will this suit? ?"
said Cephas, undoing another parcel
with the same air of determination.
"WaX flowers" murmured Telatha.
LA, they're purity and no mistake. But
them roses have got maple leaves, Ce-
phas, and"
"Wal, can't help it. didn't make
EN-" snapped Cephas. "Here-look al
that" displaying red and green pin
cushion, shaped like heart and pro-
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1902-02-14

remain unsolved. There is also added
satisfaction in the circumstance that
being anonymous, the valentine is the
sincerest and most disinterested of
tributes, carrying neither an obliga-
tion nor an expectation of return.
Flowers, or-with reference to the
early traditions of the day--a pair of
gloves, or a book of lyrics make per-
haps the most suitable gifts for st.
Valentines day, exclusive of the shop
made valentines. An attractive substi-
tute for these can also be found in good
/ photographs from any of the numer-
Gus Cupids so popular with artists of
all centuries, from the sculptured
marble grace of the Cupid of Praxi-
teles to the rings of dancing loves by
Albani, and the countless flock of
winged and dimpled babies of more re-
cent art.
In old days gifts were not only
anonymous, but sent in mysterious
ways. An amusing scene of famous
drama represents the girlish heroine
receiving valentine from the hero;
it arrives in the middle of a large plum
/ cake, from which. too excited even to
nibble, she rapturously extracts it, and
holds it triumphantly up to view. It
consists of two large hearts transfixed
by long, yellow arrow in the center
of plain sheet of foolscap.
If such a valentine were sent to-day,
1t is probable the cake would be more
appreciated than the contents, and
that the fair recipients digestion
would be affected rather than her
heart.-Youth's Companion.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1902-02-14
1Ats ) sSSw,seeReof S,s 9 !
Valentine
10y MABEL S.MtRRlLL~

ELATHA was skim
ming the milk. 1t
was the hour for
skimming milk in
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1902-02-14
SIMPLE FANCY WORK.
now to Make Number of Little Ar
ticles for the Dresser md
Travelling Bng.

Fig. l shows very convenient little
article for use in travelling, and it is
also ornamental enough for my lady's
dainty dresser. 1t is called handker-
chief press and is made of two pieces
of stiff cardboard four inches square,
covered on one side with silk of a solid
color and on the other with pretty
flowered pattern. Wadding and sachet
powder are used. The coverings are
overhanded together and the two COW
ers are held together with an elastic
band covered each side with inch
wide ribbon stitched together on the
edges. Twice the length of elastic
should be allowed for the ribbon COW
ering, that it may be quite full. Sew
a graceful bow of the ribbon on the
top.
A double bag, one side for opera
glasses and the other for the handker-
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1902-02-14
Test for Indigo Blue.

To guard against impure indigo blue
test it. Make Il solution of it in water
and add to it some soda. If it turns
reddish it is prmssian blue and to be
avoided, for It is a compound of iron
which becomes decomposed by the
contact of soap and soda and makes
iron molds.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1902-02-14
Adopted by a Party Vote.

Denver, Col, Feb. 12.-The state
senate yesterday adopted by strict
party vote the joint resolutions
which had already passed the house,
appealing to President Roosevelt to
interfere in the British-Boer war in
order "that not single republic
shall perish from the earth"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-09-05

Eb Douglas, formerly of Sherman,
Texas. but now of Harlem, Texas, is
in the city today. Mr.. Douglas has
charge of the state farm at Harlem,
and has 23OO acres of land under cul-
tivation He has 1873 negroes work.
ing for him, and has a sugar cane
patch of 10 acres. The farm, Mr.
Douglas says, is a success.
b. II. Moore has just returned from
a months visit back to Woodbury..
Tenn, where he went to visit his faith
.er. Mr.. Moore had not seen his faith.
er for twenty years, and while the old
man is now 95 years old, he is still
quick in step, does not use a cane,
does not wear glasses. is hale and
hearty and can out-walk his son now.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-09-05
Three Million Dollar Deed.

This morning Stuart & Gordon filed
with Clerk Fannin a deed conveying
the Ardmore extension of the Choc.
taw from the Western Oklahoma rail.
road company, the name OF the cor
porauon that constructed the branch,
TO the Choctaw Oklahoma & Gulf
railroad. The price paid was three
million dollars. 1t required s1,49s. .65
in revenue stamps to legalize the doc
ument' Last May the deed was filed
without revenue stamps and was not
recorded. II was taken away and to-
day placed on record.--Daily Capital
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-09-05
Mans Best Ally.

II was maxim with the diplo,
matists of the Ancient Regime that a
snuff-box was mans best ally in that
work of "concealing his thoughts" in
which, Tallyrand maintained, the us ..
fulness Of speech chiefly consisted
But the man of today cares not to con
ceal but rather to collect his thoughts,
and his best ally is Chase & San.
born's Seal Brand Coffee. It sharp.
ems his wits, quickens his perception,
and makes him twice as clever. Many
man dates his popularity in con.
versation from the day he began using
Seal Brand Coffee. Sold only by
Jake.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-09-05
I. :. :. :. !. !. :: :. :. !. = :. !. + /. T. + =
= PERs oNAL MEN TIoN. =
+ :. !. j. !. !. + :. :. :. !. :. = !. = !. + !.

A. A. Rogers is here from Musko-
gee.
Or. Frank Bates was in the city yes
terday
John Gray is in the city from sher-
man, Texas.
W. f. Quarles came in last night
from Sherman.
Judge NJ. l.. Garrett of Tlshomingo
is in the city.
Ed Burney of Chickasha was in the
city yesterday.
II. A. Campbell is in the city today
from Pauls Valley.
w. B. Lowrance is in the city from
Buchhorn on business
II. c. Potterf left yesterday after
noon for the Rock Island
r. L. Gift has returned from a visit
with relatives at Bellville, Tenn.
Office Deputy Arthur NJ. Foss came
down last night from Pauls Valley on
waterworks business.
DR. j. p Fam has returned from
visit to his father at Dalton, Ga
who is in very poor health.
r. A. Laughlin and his family have
left for Chickasha, where they will
make their future home.
Mrs. d. r. McDonough and children
departed this morning on a visit to
Louisville and other cities in Ken
tucly.
w. J. Dunn Of Sherman, Texas, is
in the city today Mr. Dunn repre-
sents dry goods house of st. Louis
Mo.
Mrs Lila H. Bomar is at home
from her semi-annual purchasing
trip to the millinery markets of St
Louis and Chicago.
Judge Hosea Townsend came in
from Cliff City, Colo, this mcIniug
and held about an hours session OF
the district court here today.
Texas, but now of Harlem, Texas. is
w. c. Kendall and children, have re
turned from Dover, o. T., where they
have been attending an Adventist
meeting
Velie Suggs left today for sun
water, 0. IT, where he will enter the
the A. and NJ. College. Velie will be
missed by his many friends here, es
pecially some OF the fairer sex.
DIR. F Warren of Galveston, Texas
is here to establish leI tai ONCE bu
SO far has been unable TO either
secure residence or office rooms
We trust that he will not be compelled
TO leave for want of accommodations
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-09-05

You will never find a better wagon
than the Balm, Sold by SDragins &
Co.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-09-05
4 Gray Wolf.

Several days ago a gray wolf had
been seen in the immediate neigh
borhood OF the Chickasaw lumber
yard, in the very heart of the city.
Today his den was discovered under
the immense piles OF lumber in the
center OF the yard, and Cortez Frens-
ley, by a well directed shot killed the
brute Judging from its appearance
it had evidently been confined by
some one and had made its escape
AS stated, il was of the gray variety
almost white, and half grown.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-09-05

Married, this afternoon at the resi-.
dence of j. n. Moore, on Broadway.
G. r.. Tucker to Miss NJ. NJ Towerly.
both Of Ardmore, Rev. j. n. Moore
officiating.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-09-05
Il Is a Bargain.

offer for sale, cheap, my home on
the heights in the Watkins addition /;
4-rOom house, 2-story barn, three lots,
a variety of peaches, grapes and ber-
ries, splendid water, not a more desir.
able location in Ardmore.
17-im. ]. J. STOLFA.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-09-05

John Nichols has accepted a posi-
tion with the wholesale grocery firm
Of Tyler & Simpson at Ardmore-
Gainesville Register
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-09-05
Who Ever Heard Of Shingles
For st.25 Per ThOussnd2 ?

For S1.25 Per Thousand! i!
If you want Red Cedar Shingles, We
have EN- If you want heart pine
shingles we are not out of them, and
If you want a shingle worth two or
three times the money you pay for
them, come to Laidlaw's' and load
your wagon with ten thousand If you
want them at Sl25 per thousand
these are cypress. 5-tf.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-09-05
LAMPS GIVEN AWAY!

Beginning August ], | will give
away to the family rur hasing the
most bread Of me, for the next nine
ty days a fine, beautiful red lamp
an ornament to any parlor. Call and
see It,
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-09-05

Leave bus and carriage calls at
city Livery Stable. Phone 27.
Him T. b. CATHEY.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-09-05
Private BOARDING House.

The best OF table board and few
choice rooms can be secured at No.
31S North Washington street.
l7.1m. MRS, BUCHANAN.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-09-05
SHINGLES.
SHINGLES.

SHINGLES. SHINGLES.
One thousand good 5-inch dimension
shingles for sl.45 at
Aft. HOUSTON BROS
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-09-05
Please lake Notice.

All those knowing themselves in
any way indebted to us are expected
to make settlement in full by Sept.
10. PETTITT BROS.
2-St
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-09-05

II you want first-class work In pho
tos, see Ansley Bros. 3l-6t.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-09-05
WOOD BROS.
DENTISTS.

Electricity now supplies the old
out of dare foot power Dem tai
Engine. No pain now necessary
in preparing teeth to be filed Ev-
thing first class
Residence Phone ZIG
Office Phone POI.
ARDM0RE. IND. TER
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-10-24
HOWLEY-DUFFY NUPTIALs.
P. F. Howley and Miss Mary Duffy
Welded at the Cathedral.

p. f. HowleN, of the firm Of z. T.. Il
NJ, F. Howley. and Miss Mary Duffy.
daughter of Mrs. Marcus Duffy of S3S
Madison avenue, were united in mar
riaSe with a nuptial mass at . o'clock
yesterday morning, in st. Peters cathe-
dral, by the rector, Rev. j. a. OReiliy.
The music of the mass was rendered
by the full choir, of which the groom
was baritone soloist. ON account OF a
recent death in the family of the bride,
no invitations We're issued, but the
church was well filled however, with
the friends of the bride and groom,
both of whom are widely and popularity
known.
Mrs. Il. j. Bourke, Cousin of the bride.
as matron of honor. was the brides at
tendant. The SrOOmSman was Martin
T.. Handley The bride, who is a petite
pretty brunette. Was most becomingly
gowned in brown MORE, trimmed with
white Duchesse lace.
4 reception at the brides home fol-
lowed the ceremony. 1t was attended
by only the immediate relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Howley left on the l205
Delaware and Hudson train on a trip
to the south.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-10-24

-Four more divorces were granted by
the court yesterday. Those who secured
them were Mrs. Annie Brown from Nor
ris Brown, Mrs. Nettie White from
Thomas White, Mrs. Adeia ID. Ensign
from Enos Ensign. Mrs. Jessie Eimble
from Frank =. Kimble.
The Browns were married at Bing-
hamton in 1894. lived at Clarks Sum-
nit for nine months and then came to
this city, where Brown deserted his
wife. He lived in Tunkhannock for n
time after he left her, and then enlisted
in the regular army and was sent to
the Philippines. Since that time nothing
has been heard from him. Mrs. Brown
has supported herself by dressmaiing
ever since her husband left her
Mrs. Nettie White was welded to
Thomas White on September g. 1893. by
Rev. Warren G. Partridge. in this city.
Prior to her marriage she was Miss
Nettie Phillips and resided in West
Scranton, and there she went to live
with her husband after their marria ye.
After "a time he began to drink, and
abused her. and then he deserted her
several times. His last desertion was
IN August, 1900. and mas been persisted
III 'Ntl SlhCe. 'olllce tnat tllle lie mas
contributed nothing to her support.
In Honesdale, in 1855. Adellia ID. and
Enos Ensign We're joined for better or
for worse. They went to live on his
farm at Warden, Wayne county, where.
according to the stories of Mrs. Ensign
ana her witnesses. she suffered about
everything 1t was possible to heap upon
Il woman in the way of ill-treatment.
Her husband drank. beat her with his
hstS and rope, refused to contribute
to her support or buy her clothes. and
compelled her to go without shoes in
the winter. She left him in 1898 be-
cause of his cruelty, and has since sup
ported herself and their five children
Mrs. Jessie kmhle was granted a
divorce from Frank p. Kimble to
whom she was married in 1896, in this
city. He used to get drunk and amused
himself by putting her out of the house.
backing her eyes and thrashing her
with horscwhip. After the marriage
they lived at CoNton and Clark's SUM
nit.
y divorce was granted. Wednesday,
in the case OF Henry Scheuer against
Pauline Schcuer. and yesterday. by
consent of the court. the petition of
husband was withdrawn
Mrs. Mabel Haney yesterday filed an
application Tor Il divorce from Edward
fihn"y. tn whom she was married Janu-
AIRY .13, lS3S She alleges that her hus-
band deserted her on April H. 1898, and
has not lived with her since.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-10-24
Orphans Court Business.

Judge A. A. Nosburg held session or
Orphans court yesterday, at which
time the appeal from the decision of
the register of wills, admitting to pro-
bate the alleged will of James Monroe,
deceased, was heard. The appellant,
William +. Monroe, one of the heirs,
contends that the will is void, for the
reason that the following words are
added after the will had been signed
by the testator and witnesses, the add
ed words being: II, James Monroe,
hereby appoint Mary Monroe and Will
lam Monroe my executors to this, my
will and testament"
The appellant claims that this is a
violation of the Act of Assembly which
requires Wills to be signed at the end
thereof, The appellee offered evidence
to show that the clause appointing eX-
ecutors was not written at the same
time as the balance of the will, but a
few hours afterwards, and they there
fore claim that it Is simply a codicil
which is void but that the will itself Is
valid and was lawfully admitted to pro-
bate. Attorney John ii. Bonner ap-
peared for the appellant, and Attorney
John p Quinnan appeared for the re-
spondent. Judge Vosburg reserved his
decision.
In the estate of A. j. Merrill. de-