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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-07-10
HE HAD REASONS.
Why the Old Man Would Not Buy .
Tombstone For Wife's Grave.

Tombstone For Wife's Grave.
May 1 take it," said the canvasser.
for tombstones to the old man with Il
weed on his hat, 'that you have been
bereft within the last yearY
''Waal, I've lost my wife," was the.
reply.
That's being bereft, of course, and
you have my deepest sympathy. Have
you erected a stone to her memory
YETI"
mot YETI
''Then let me show you some sam
pies of our work and quote you
prices
''It's no use, stranger-no USE" re-
piled the old man, with a shake of his
head. Hammer was my wife, and she's
dead, and Pm bereft, but there won't
be any tombstone"
''But you surely intend to honor her
memory?"
"No, I don't. She'd been alive and
all right today but for her mulishness.
She wanted a new dress, and thought
the old one good enough. She said
oAAC u C1IlCl w IlISlC VA COS VI JUMP VA
the roof of the barn.
Hammer" says l, ''if you jump and
kill yourself, you don't get no tomb
stone.''
Then Til go without one," says she.
''Then I'm hanged if you won't"
says I.
Then I'm hanged if I carer says
she. And she jumps and only lives
three days afterward. She's in heaven
now, and she's probably lookin' down
on me this very mint"
"And praying you to buy her tomb
stone," said the canvasser.
mot much," replied the bereft.
"She's wonderin' if Sam Bliss will be
fool huff to go back on his word, and
I'm hanged and she's hanged and the
whole thing is hanged, and I'll be
burned if l pay out a blessed cent!
Scuse me, but I've got to get off here
and see about some hogs"
NJ QUAD.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-07-10
Not what He Seems.

Stanley. the office boy, made his ap-
pearance III the art department yes
terday wearing a Christian Endeavor
button in the lapel of his coat.
''I'm glad to see you have decided to
lead moral and upright life in the
future" remarked the cartoonist.
CAV! bat 'em out!' replied Stanley.
@'Dis is collateral for loan! see!
An I'm up against it, at dat. l lends
a Teller so cents, an [ says: Gimme
somethin' fer security Well, he
flashes dis here pin on me, an like an
easy mark. | takes it. Dere amt no
moral an upright life about dis deai."
'Well, the button is worth 80 cents,
isn't it?" asked the cartoonist.
'Naw," replied Stanley, in disgust.
81 fought it was when | took it, but
/ found out since youse kin buy 'em
fer quarter. Chicago Journal.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-07-10

MRS. BOWsER, DO YOU KNOW WHO AMI"
do. I want you to know, dear, that,
though we have been married several
years, love you just as much as | did
the day we were married"
Mrs. Bowser rose up and blushed and
Rugged him.
81 expect" he continued after a
pause-''I expect that am sometimes
almost overbearing and inclined to be
bulldozer, but l hope you will over
look the fact"
81 always do, my dear"
Husbands are apt to think they
know it all, you know and that wives
are entirely out Of the count. It's a
great mistake. We'd all hit the mark
oftener if we consulted our wives more
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-07-10
When it rains it pours.
The shirt waist man is now it.

Henry Irish of the township of Ian
caster announces his candidacy for the
sheriff's office today in the Herald.
Mr.. Irish is farmer, good repub-
lician and a good man. He believes he
is to have a strong following before
convention day and will no doubt
prove formidable candidate. His
candidacy is respectfully submitted to
voters.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-07-10
Against All Precedent.

'You ruined that scene!' cried the
manager angrily.
Ruined itr' exclaimed the actor.
<Why, l thought L played it particu-
larly WELL"
''Played it well!'' roared the mana
ger. You're the villain of the piece,
aren't your"
Eyes,
'Then what did you mean by light
ing cigar when you brought in your
cynical laugh? Don't you know that
the villain always smokes a cigarette
at such times? Why, half the people
in the audience couldn't believe you
were the villain" -Chicago Post.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-07-10
For sale bu Jno. Dechow and Jno. Philips.
NOTICE TO oREDIToRs-John ] Lenstra,

4 Deceased
State of Wisconsin, Grant county court
In Probate.
In the matter of the estate of John j.
Lenstra, deceased.
Letters testamentary on the estate of
John S. Lenstra, late of the town of James,
town. deceased, having been issued to Fran-
ces A. LenStra
Notice is hereby given. That the creditors
Of said John J, Lenstra, deceased, are allow
ed.and limited by order of this court until
and including tn fifth Tuesday of December
1902, being the 30th day of said month, to
present their claims and demands against
said John J. Lenstra, deceased, to the County
court for examination and allowance,
Notice is also herebv given, That the
claims and demands so presented will ne
examined and adjusted by this court, at the
office of the County Judge, at the court
house in the city Of Lancaster, in said
county on the first Tuesday of January, 1903.
Dated this 24th day Of June, 1892.
By the Court
E. B. GOODSELL,
County Judge.
(First insertion June 20, last July 10
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-07-10
COMMENCEMENT DAYS.

THE sweet girl graduate,
In captivating gown,
- Again is to the front,
And great is her renown.
She on the platform stands,
Her face aglow with PRIDE
While relatives and friends
Look on from every side.
With dignity she reads
Her essay on some theme -
Suggested by bright hopes
Or optimistic dream.
Ideals she exalts u
With brilliancy of phrase,
And at the end there comes
To her the warmest praise.
The bold boy graduate
Is also here again
With wisdom rarely found
Among the wisest men.
He calmly takes his place
Upon the platform broad,
While relatives and friends
On every side applaud.
With confidence he speaks
On questions that have long
Been battling older minds
In fixing right and wrong.
His flights of eloquence
Stir hearts of all who hear.
And peroration fine
EvokeS a hearty cheer.
TITS thus the graduates,
In flush of youth and hope,
Serenely view the tasks
With which they'll have to copes
But soon they'll sadly learn
By rough experience
That on commencement day
Their troubles just commence.
--Pittsburg Chronicle-Telegrap1
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-07-10
innovation Promised.

81 am a little weary Of these conven-
tional stage villains" said the habitual
theater goer.
$50 am l." answered the actor ear
nestly. '"The next time play the part
of villain L shall make a radical de-
parture. I shall not smoke cigarette"
Washington Star.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-07-10
Not Her EauIf.

''Iheard the master complaining to the
cook that the eggs he had for breakfast
were not fresh," said Mr.. Cochin China
to his wife.
"They were fresh when laid them,''
replied Mrs Cochin China tartly.-De-
roit Free Press.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-07-10

''They say he courted her ten years
before asking her to be his wife"
eyes; 1 guess it was about that long,"
"What in the world was the matter"
SWELL you see, being a lawyer, sup
pose he didn't want to give up good
case as long as it could be WORKED
Chicago Record Herald.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-07-10

QUESTION OF Remedy
Copyright, 1902, by G, B. Lewis.1
a S Mr.. Bowser sat smoking and
- reading Mrs. Bowser noticed
Il "a that he had worked his slip
pers off and was rubbing his
feet together, and presently she asked:
Have you got chilblains again?'
Gust a touch, perhaps, but nothing
to complain Of" he answered. Il was
just thinking what. nice, coy home
we have and how 1 enjoy these even
ings"
81 am glad you find it So" she re-
piled as her heart swelled little.
''Why shouldn't be pleased? don't
always say that l fully appreciate this
thing or that, but / assure you that |
do just the same. | expect that if hus-
bands praised their wives oftener there
would be fewer family jars"
"Wives like to be appreciated" re-
piled Mrs. Bowser.
"Of course they do, and husbands
ought to realize it more fully than they
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-07-10
Limited Generosity.

"Here. my little girl. is a penny for
you. | was poor once myself"
thanks, boss. | guess dey amt any
danger of yer ever gittin' dat way
ag'in New York Journal.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-07-10
The Newest Compliment.

He-You are worth your weight in
gold, dear.
She--Oh, that's old. Give me some
thing new.
"What shall it beP'
"Say I'm worth my weight in, beef
Yonkers Statesman.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-07-10
Double Vision

Judge-Have not seen you twice be-
fore under the influence Of liquor?
Defendant-If you were in that con-
dition, your honor, you probably did
see me twice.-Philadelph Press.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-07-10
No Fun In 1t.

"And do they never quarrel?" asked
the girl in white.
Never" replied the girl in blue.
"Then what's the use Of being en-
gagged "-Chicago Post.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-07-10
Their Selection.

''The barkeepers had a dance the
other night"
"Well?
First number on the programme
was Comm Thro' the Rye "-Detro1t
Free Press.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-07-10
Haxarding a Guess.

II see that the report that the actress
who married the capitalist few
months ago had left her husband and
mean; to go back to the stage is de-
nied.'
sWhat was said to be the cause?'
s'It was alleged that he had run
through all his money"
ooh. 1 see. The story was a little
premature "-Cleveland Plain Dealer
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-07-10

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terrors, and the danger lessened to both
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Morning sickness, or nausea arising
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AS pregnancy advances, the breasts en-
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Mothers Friend softens the skin and
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Undeveloped breasts, hard-caked shortly
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Softness, pliability and expansion are given to
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the BRADFIELD REGULATOR CO., ATLANTA, GA.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-07-10
BOWSER ON BORAX.
is POSITIVE 1T WAS THAT AND NOT
ALUM HIS WIFE PRESCRIBED.

Suffers From ChiIbIains and Begins
Throwing Bouquets at Mrs. Bow
ser, but They Soon Quarrel Over
Question of Remedy.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1902-11-07
Pullman Tourist sleeping.car
Excursions to San Francisco
and Los Angeles,

Via the Northwestern Line. The
weekly excursions i'm Pullman Tourist
Sleeping Cars through from st. Paul
and Minneapolis to Los Angeles with
out Change afford excellent facilities
for travelling to the Pacific coast in
an. inexpensive but thoroughly COM
Portable manner. These cars leave
the Irwin Cities'' every Tuesday
morning. stopping at Mankato 1855
p. M, Alton 5:35 p. M, Sioux City
7:l5 p. NJ. Onawa 500 p. M, arriving
Omaha 1925 D. m. the same day.
Oakland Pier lSan Francisco) 3:42 p.
m. Friday, and Los Angeles 100 p. nj
Saturday, Convenient connection is
also made ut Omaha daily Will,
through Pullman D:awing-room and
Tourist Sleeping Cars to the Tactic
coast. Similar return service, leay-
ing Los Angeles Tuesdays, San Fran
cisco Wednesdays and arriving at the
"Twin Cities" on Saturdays. For re-
duced rate excursion tickets and full
information apply to agents Chicago
&North-W Western R'y.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1902-11-07
PuTNEY.

Supt. Eddy visited the Putney
school one day last week.
Miss Agnes Seth, OF James, visited
friends in Putney, over Sunday.
John Dickerson will ship a car load
of hogs over the Milwaukee road TO
st. Paul OIL Saturday.
Frank Dickerson has got his new
house plastered, and it looks as if lie
might move in before long.
MI. and Mrs. Chas. Wade and son
left Wednesday morning for Miscon-
sin where they will visit their par
ents this winter.
The "oodmen will begin immedi-
ately to enlarge their hall. The pres
ent building will be cut in two. The
front part will be used as an ante
room and the rear part moved back
forty feet and used as a stage opening
into the new lodge-room when. is to
be constructed. The new lodge. room
will be 4Ox28. The lumber will be on
the ground this week.
There was quite an exciting time
last week when John frey came to
town. He left his horse and buggy in
front OF Smith Bros. store and went
in to do some soliciting for the Karl
Medicine Co. When he came out the
horse was gone. He noticed the rig
going across tile school section and
then John hit the pike and to say he
Is not a splinter is not to know him.
When ne reached the railroad, John
counted ties TO beat the band. Cor
don Wilson finally overlook the horse
and man but John would have beaten
the horse into Aberdeen.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1902-11-07
COLUMBIA.

Lewis Nelson has commenced at
tending school in town.
Gus Warner, OF Brown Valley, is
visiting his brother and friends about
Columbia.
@. X. Hays went to Sioux City with
a car load of cattle this week and
missed election.
A. d. Osborn is running a lumber,
wood and coal business at Cleveland,
North Dakota.
The vote polled here Tuesday was
the lightest, perhaps, ever polled in
the township at u general election,
Beard & Nelson, who hayc leased
the VIM. Young farm for five years,
are building a barn 56x56, and an ex-
tensive addition to the house.
Ole and Ben Everson, Gus Green
wald and VIM. Young, who are in
Washington state; expect to file On
timber claims, and in order to secure
title, they will have to remain at
least ninety days.
Harry Reynolds and Charley Kenna
expect to get a car this week to ship
stock and household goods to Michi-
gan. They have waited three weeks for
a Car. THEY go to Sheboygan county
near TOpinabee post office.
The Overacker boys came down
from North Dakota, Saturday. They
report %threshing not so good as they
had found in the vicinity Of Columbia
but for the season, they had had a re.
markedly good run, having threshed
over 80, 1000 bushels of grain.
A. G. Knapp returned last week
from an extended trip through Oregon
and Washington. He was plea ed
with Willamette valley but saw little
outside of that to attract him. He
called upon George Tooker, formerly
of Oneota, who is located six miles
from Salem. MI. Tooker has a fine
farm, well improved, with very am.
pie buildings, and in every way seems
very pleasantly settled.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1902-11-07

the last
hish, Of
| We
b it if
ben to
kle any
| goods
Fost and
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b don't
and or
|llright.
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best.
price.
bed. fol
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I'm furn
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J. W.
fruly,
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1902-11-07
NOTICE TO OWNER BEFORE
TAX DEED SHALL ISSUE,

STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA
COUNTY OF BROWN
The state of South Dakota sends greeting:e
To Charles lex, owner OF herein described
property and all persons interested:
You are hereby notified that on the 9Th day
of November, A.n. 1899, the then Treasurer
of said COUNT of Brown exposed for sale, and
sold the following Real Estate. to-wit: Lot
ten (lW,. of Block Eighteen (ls), First Addition
to Aberdeen: OF Brown county, in the State
of South Dakota. for the taxes for the year
1893, then due and delinquent tn reon; that
at said time and place Geo. w. Manley bid
the amount of said taxes, interests and costs.
due thereon, amounting then to sl4.94. and
County Certificate Of tax sale theroupon is
sued to said Manley, that said Geo. W. Ma
ley duly assigned said certificate to UNDER
signed. Thomas j Burns, who is now the
lawful owner and holder of the Certificate OF
Purchase therefor, and that the right OF re-
demption will expire and u deed for said land
will be made, unless redemption fro:A such
sale b.: made within sixty days from the date
OF completed service of this notice on you.
Nov. 9TH 1902. THOMAS j. BURNS.
[. D. CURTISS. Attorney.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1902-11-07
The New York World.
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The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1902-11-07
Improved Stock and Grain
Farms for Rent,

| have some of the best farms
in the Jim river valley to rent
to desirable tenants. To any
reliable persons that can use
any Of these farms / can make a
lease on which they can make
some money. Farms are all
we'll located and well improved.
Rapp farm. Containing 1900
acres locatel on the Elm river.
5 miles from Westport. The
farm is practically all under
fence: each pasture is we'll
watered; trees along the river;
two sets of buildings, 800 acres
under cultivation. Farm can
be divided. This is the best
opportunity for a Tenant that
can be found in the state. Will
rent either for a cash rental or
share of the profits.
Miller farm. 400 acres: 2 miles
south Of Westport, 10 miles
from Aberdeen, buildings cost
$1,000; 200 acres under cultiya-
tion, balance hay land and pas
ture.
3. Day farm. 32O acres: II
miles south of Westport; build
.ings $1,000; 16O acres fenced: 40
acres under cultivation.
4. Narregang. 400 acres: 2
miles south of Westport on the
Elm river; adjoins school sec
tion SO, buildings $1,000; 200
acres fenced; $50 acres under
cultivation.
All of the above farms will
stand close investigation. Soil
a black loan, clay sub-soil.
S. w. NARREGANG,
Aberdeen, s. D.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1902-11-07
Very Los Excursion Rates to
New Orleans. La.

Via the Northwestern Line, Ex-
cursiot. tickets will be sold at reduced
rates, November 6 to 9 inclusive, linn
tied by special extension to return
until November 30, inclusive, on ac-
count Of American Bankers Conven-
tion. Apply to agents of Chicago &
North-W Western R'y.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1902-11-07

LR' DORAN has no superior in d.
agnosing and treating diseases and do.
formaties. He will give $50 for any
case that he cannot tell the disease
and where located in five minutes.
All durable medical and surgical
diseases, acute and chronic catarrh.
and special diseases IF the Eve. Ear
Nose and Throat, Lung disease. EARLY
Consumption, Bronchitis. Bronchial
Catarrh, Constitutional Catarrh. Dys-
pepsia, Sick Headache, Stomach and
Bowel Troubles, Rheumatism. Sciati-
ca, Neuralgia. Bright's Disease, Dia-
betes, Kidney, Liver, Bladder, Pros
tatic and Female diseases. Dizziness.
Nervousness, Indigestion, Obesity, IN
terrupted Nutrition. Slow Growthin
Children. and all wasting disease in
adults. Many cases OF Deafness. Ring
ing in the Ears. Loss of Eyesight,
Cataract, Cross Eyes, ETC., that have
been improperly treated or neglected.
can be easily restored. Deformities,
Club Feet, Curvature Of the Spine.
Disease OF the Brain, Paralysis, Epi-
lepsy, Heart Disease, Dropsy, Swelling
OF the Limbs, Structure, Open Sores,
Pain in the Bones, Granular Enlarge
ments and all long-standing diseases
properly treated. Young. m%iddle-aged
and old. single or married men and all
who suffer from lost manhood, nervous
debility, spermatorrhna. seminal
losses, sexual decay, failing memory,
weak eyes, stunted development, lack
OF energy, Impoverished blood, pim-
blood and skin diseases, Syphilis.
Eruptions, Hair Falling, Bone Pains.
Sweilings, Sore Throat, Ulcers. effects
of Mercury, Kidney and Bladder
troubles, Weak Back, burning Urine.
passing urine too often, Gonorrbna
elect, Structure, receive searching
treatment, prompt relief and cure for
life.
Cancers, 3umo,., eeNtsr, 3i.tu\a. PyA,..
Varicocele and enlarged glands with
the simultaneous injection method.
absolutely without pain and without
the loss Of adrop of blood, is one OF his
own discoveries, and is the most really
scientific and certainly sure cure Of
the nineteenth century. No incura.
BILE cases taken. ConsultatiOnto those
interested. $1.00.
DR.. Doran has been making regular
professional visits to the Northwest
for the last three years and we know
of hundreds Of the worst cases of
chronic diseases that he has cured.
His charge for consultation examina.
tion and advise to those interested is
Sl.0O.
DIR. DORIAN.
Minneapolis, MINI. Boston Block
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1902-11-07
shE WAS RIGHT.

l tel, you what. laughed andlaughed
The couple thought l must be daft.
l could not help it, save my life,
1t was Il scene Of human strife.
l called ut Andy Gernp's store,
a scene l saw that made me roar
Man and wife in fierce debate
L saw them standing face to face.
IN have it. john" so said the wife.
It's a beauty, I'll bat your life;
Twenty-Five dollars for the suite,
Mighty cheap, man. for one 50 cute.
art thou crazy?" so said the man
Cant | make thee understand"
understand, !" said she with a vim,
"Out with the cash and hold your din. /:
John thus obeycd and paid the cash.
The storm at once ceased thus to clash.
Ills wife was right, she knew too we'll
What kinds of goods candy" did sell.
ANDY 0ERUP,
a Nice Bedroom Suite for SIS,
Send for Catalogue of prices
SENT FREE and mention this
paper when you send ior Gaia
.L0GUE or make an ORDER for
goods.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1902-11-07

T, Persons who are not old sub.
scribers. receiving copies Of this
paper will understand they are
sample copies
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1902-11-07

Mblican, was
Eourth ward,
slemocrat, by
6allot box in
Imam was de-
mt building
general cleo
imany voters
herman. The
ward polled
sas only 81, SO
Supplemented
received.
81 foot ball
defeated at
score being
Davies and
themselves by
whole, the
match for
The Aber-
hich played
Glendale on
with mnch
ion. Their
Glendale.