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Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-06-27
THE GRANGE
Conducted by J. W. BARROW,
Press Correspondent Ne,o York State
GrHnqe
PROFESSOR T. c.. ATkESON.

Master of the West Virginia State
Grange.
Thomas Clark Atkeson, master of the
West Virginia state grange, grew up
on the farm. His work for the grange
in that state has been most valuable,
and he has been honored with several
important Offices in his state grange.
He was elected assistant steward Of
the state grange in 1882, secretary in
1888, lecturer in 1884, overseer in 1888,
which Office he held continuously until
elected master of the state grange in
January, 1897; reelected in February
1899, and January, 1901. AS a member
of the state grange legislative commit
tee he prepared the bill creating the
state board of agriculture, was appoint
ed member of the board April 1, 1891,
and has been continuously reappointed
He was elected professor of agricul-
ture at the West Virginia university in
July, 1891, which position he filled for
two years. In June, 1896, he was unani-
mously elected president of Barbours-
vile college, which he resigned in June,
1897, to accept his present position.
Governor Atkinson appointed him a
member Of the board of regents of
West Virginia university in May, 1897
for a term of six years, and in June fol.
lowing he was elected dean of the col.
lege and professor of agriculture, which
position he now holds.
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BY CHARLES N. SHELDON,
Author Of IN Ills Step" Robert ardys Seven Bays. Etc
Copy1lght, 1901, by Charles NJ. Sheldon

/ BILE in surveys and measurements, as
can be easily shown by reference to Of
| fetal records
| Probably a more speeches. group Of
men never Travelled in the electric cars
together than that one which made the
| trip from the police judges court, No.
9, to the Waterside district.
When Bowen street was reached, the
five men walked over to the site OF
Tommy's double decker.
Judge julius Chambers secured a
mason's measuring line from one of
the Workmen. Then he turned some
what grimly to Tommy Randall.
II suppose you can trust me to meas
ure correctly?'
Tommy murmured something. So did
the attorney. 1t may be remarked in
passing that it was not exactly prayer
that either man uttered.
Calling one of the masons to help
Judge Chambers measured off the
foundation walls. Then he put down
some figures on a card. Then he
Strengthened up and said in peculiarly
soft voice:
II get your measurements, Mr.. Cor
don, just ninety-eight feet. Court is adj
journed to the station, and desire the
attendance of all the parties in the
case"
Not word was said by any one on
the way back. Gordon was singing in
his soul a song of hope. Here was
Daniel come to judgment. Whenever
before in the history Of that city had
public judge or any other ever done a
thing like this? The specialized, soft
voiced young man suddenly doomed up
before Gordon as a most imposing fig
ure.
Back in court again, Judge julius
Chambers, relieving the assistant judge
who had taken his place in his absence,
confronted the parties in the case. His
voice was ringing now; no softness or
meditation in his manner.
Tommy Randall, this court finds you
guilty of the charge named in the war
rant, and fine you the maximum pen
atty, which is fine Of $500, with an
added sentence of sixty days in Jail, IN
less the building is changed in it's con-
struction within thirty days to conform
to existing ordinances. l may add that
while it is possible the city engineer,
may have made q mistake in his fig
ures, it is my deliberate conviction that
conspiracy of a grave character has
been entered into here by you, Mr..
Randall, to deceive the court, and if
such conspiracy can be shown to exist,
as shall do my utmost to prove, it will
be penitentiary case for both you and
your attorney. Call the next case"
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Tommy Randall's attorney had a
face the color of dirty putty. Tommy;
himself glared at the Judge and then at
Gordon. He finally, with a great ef-,
fort, pulled himself together and went;
out with his lawyer after the latter
had gone through the regular formal,
ity of appealing the case to the court
Of appeals: ~
All the way to Hope House Gordon
and Ford felt like executing a dance
Of some kind in the car. Once In the
familiar library, they related the whole
affair to Miss Andrews and the de-
lighted settlement workers.
"This means the beginning Of the
end for Tommy Randall" said Ford
Miss Andrews shook her head.
"Tommy appealed the case. He will
get out there. Remember he has never
yet been convicted. Tcday's experience
was only scratch to him. He has not
yet been seriously hurt. You do not
know him as do"
"But Chambers does not intend to
let the other matter rest. 1t was a
plain case Of conspiracy and deliberate
effort to deceive the court" r. :.
Miss Andrews shook her head again.
Tommy is an old fox. He made a
mistake in not measuring Judge Cham.
bers Alright. But now that. he knows
him he>will be cautious. l confess
have very little hope Of his ultimate
! conviction. 81. @s
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% Lamb OF God, who takest away
the sins Of the world, have mercy upon

% Lamb OF God, who takest away
the sins Of the world, have mercy upon
me-" 49, /
Lucia never took her eyes off John
Gordon's face. AS he drew near the
end she noted the extreme exhaustion
of his whole bearing. And as he fin.
1shed and sat down she observed Miss
Andrews, who was seated behind Cor
don, lean forward and ask him some
thing.
Then as the chairman of the meeting
was making some announcement for
another gathering Luella saw Cham
bers and Falmouth suddenly rise and
60 over to Gordon just as he swayed
and would have fallen. The two friends
caught him and quickly carried him
of the stage. Miss Andrews followed
them, and the great audience began to
go out.
Luella hesitated. Mrs. Penrose had
not seen anything. She had not been
looking.
II think Mr.. Gordon was ill.," Luella
said.
''Shall we wait and inquirer Mrs.
Penrose asked quickly.
'I'll go up and see about IT, Archie
suddenly volunteered.
He went up and crossed the stage
and disappeared. When he came back
after few minutes, he said that Cor
don had been removed to Hope House,
and no one seemed to know just what
the trouble was.
Nothing serious, 1 think" Mrs. Pen
rose remarked. well telephone down
when we get home"
Word was sent back by one of the
settlement workers in answer to Mrs.
Penroses inquiry that Gordon was i'll,
but it was not possible yet to say how
seriously. Mrs. Penrose sent word to
Luella and added that if Luella wished
she would go down to Hope House
with her next day and inquire. Luella
replied that she did not think it neces-
sary, and Mrs Penrose did not press
the matter.
But three days later Luella was in
the drawing room when a visitor was
announced
Miss Andrews from Hope House,"
said the servant.
Luella rose to meet her as she en-
tered. Both women were very grave
Lucia trembled as she motioned Grace
Andrews to seat
TO BE CONTINUED IN NEXT
SATURDAYS EDITION.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-06-27

as Mrs. Sarah G. Baird, master Of Min
nesota state grange, has recommend
ed the following, which was tried with
good results in a Minnesota grange:
Two ladies chose sides as in a spell
ing match. The contest lasted three
months, with two meetings each
month. The side beaten furnished a
good supper. The secretary acted as
umpire and remarked that care must
would cause the members to get too
much credit or be offended. The sides
alternated in furnishing programme,
each having a chance to score a maxi
mum of 160 points at one meeting. In
addition to this, the attendance of each
person at a meeting counted 10. The
side which had the most at roll cali
got 80. The roll was called at $50 p.
m. An application counted 60. An
essay counted %; crop report by a
farmer counted 20. He could secure
four men to speak on it with a credit
of points each. In a similar manner
lady could write an essay and Sc
cure four ladies to discuss it. Select
reading counted 10, a recitation Is,
dialogue 20, wedding 100. This con-
test brought sixty-fve applications for
membership. The plan can be varied
to suit conditions.
Grange Fire Insurance In COnnecti-
cut,
The last annual report Of the Pa
irons Mutual Fire Insurance company
of Connecticut shows most gratifying
condition of business, says Secretary
Bacon in the New England Home
stead. Last year 1913 new policies were
written covering $257,OOO insurance.
The premiums on these were $1,765-
Expiring insurance renewed during the
year amounted to 1924, 7O4, the premi-
ums upon which were $3,77O. The to-
tai insurance written was $782,382, on
which the premiums were $5,535. The
total outstanding risks Dec. 81, 1902,
were $2,044,41O the premiums on the
company cost the Patrons $40 per
thousand for three years term. The
common rate for farm property in most
mutual companies is $40 per thousand.
A member who countenances the
abuse or ill treatment of dumb ami
mails is liable to suspension or expul-
sion from the Order. Did you know it,
reader?
Hon. A. G. Barrett, overseer of the
Pennsylvania state grange, is chair
man of committee on agriculture of
the Pennsylvania legislature.
Little Falls IN. " grange has over
400 members, and 100 have been re-
ceived since Jan. 1, 1903. That's a good
record.
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A SUGGESTIVE PLAN.

To Promote Interest In Grange Work
and Increase Membership.
Sometimes it seems to be necessary
to introduce new methods for awak-
ening a tagging interest in grange at
tendance and grange work. While con-
tests between members or committees
may not always be commendable, yet
80 good an authority on grange work
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-06-27
The Truth About
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School Board Proceedings.
July 1908 Meeting.

4
The Board met with the follc wins
members, and quorum prese nt-R
HollingswOrth. Raphiel. r j w Knott
w G Cox, l. Il Hawthorne, w j Tobin,
7 E Prudh0mme, j M Gorum-Absent,
E I Harris.
By Mr. Hollingsworih:
That the question of re-opening the
grammar school In the city of Natchito-
ches, be referred TO the Superintendent
and member from ward one, with full
authority to reopen or discontinue
same as conditions justify. Adopted.
By Mr.. Prudhomme;
That the superintendent and members
be and are her, bvsautboriZed to open or
contin g schools during the present
quarter. as necessary. Adopted.
By Mr.. Raphiel:
That the petition of the patrons of the
Oak Grove school in ward two, asking
10 change the site of said school, be re-
ferred TO Mr., w A McLemore, Ben Stew
art and JEFF Stewart, with authority to
lccate new site. ana report same to the
Superintendent ann Mr.. Z L Harris, for
approval, and If approved, they, the Su-
perintendent and Mr.. Harris, be author
lied to make necessary arrangements for
building new school houee, and pay
for he same out of the funds of ward
two, when deed Is recorded making the
title to the site and building, IN the
name OF the School Board. Adopted.
By MIR. Raphiel:
That the Alpha and Newton schools
10 ward 3, be established to open Octo-
Der 9TH, 10 3, with Miss Pitts as teacher
at Alpha. and Miss Bell Bryant AS teach
Ell al Newton, at salaries Of $50 per
month. Adopted.
BY Mr.. RaphIel:
That the trustees Of Clarence and
schools in ward 4, be authors
zed 70 made necessary repairs to tbcse
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The WHHams-Peyne Wedding.

The marriage of Mr.. j. II. Williams
and Miss Liza Payne was solemnized a
the residence Of the BRIDES neither Mrs.
f. b. Payne on Tuesday. June 3Oth.
The wide galleries had been turned
into drawing room, at end Of which ar
improvised altar had been erected unde,
a bower of greens and roses and It was
here under a IlarSe ball of white and
green that the bridal party was met BY
the groom and his best man, Mr.. J. l..
Weaver, when it entered promptly at
three led by Miss Annie Harrison and
Mr.. Arthur Watson followed by Miss
Edwina Suddatb, maid of honor who
preceded the bride who entered on the
arm of her brother. Mr.. William Payne.
Father Andres gave an excellent adj
dress at the end of the beautiful cere-
mOny by which he united the pair.
The bridesmaid and maid of honor
wore beautiful gowns of white Organdy
while the stately bride looked regal in
an exquisite white embroidered chiffon
over taffeta trimmed III applique and
point d'AlencOn She wore an elegant
set of jewels that were wedding pres
ent to her from her mother and had
been in the family for many generations,
consisting OF necklace. bracelets, breast
pins and numOer of small pins of
emeralds surrounded by pearls and
tiara of the same adorned her head and
held in place The long tulle veil.
After the ceremony the guests were
invited into the dining room where the
wedding feast was enjoved and then the
bride hurried away to change her bridal
gown for navy blue etamIne travelling
suit with hat, gloves, etc, TO match.
Mr.. and Mrs. Williams left on the five
o'clock train for New Orleans from
which point they will go West visiting
California, Colorado and Utah before
returning to take possession of the beau
Iifu| home that is being built over the
river
Mrs. Williams is the eldest daughter
)f Mrs Payne and is handsome and
stately blonde, who is noted for her liz
diligence and fine character and has
Deen one of the most successful teachers
hat has ever been graduated from the
Normal. Mr.. Williams Is one of the |
Vealtlliest and most progressive men in !
orth Louisiana, of fine business capacity
nd in every way worthy of the fair {
ride thar he has won i
The Enterprise can only wish for
lem a continuance of the many bles- v
ngs that have already been youchsafed
lem. II
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MUTUAL AID.

Beyond doubt the best organization in
our city is the Mutual AID Association
composed of our most prominent women.
Desiring to exteno their work, they
invite the co. operation of the ladies
throughout the parish. and with that end
in view, ask that any who are interested
In this work write 10 the President or
Secretary of the Association for ipfor-
nation of the Association.
The object is not charity alone, but mu-
tual aid, in its full sense, as in addition
to the Charity Committee, there is an
employment and educational depart
ment.
ANY one deserving help along any of
these lines, is INVITED to apply for infor-
nation to
Miss BESSIE V. RUSSELL,
President.
or Mrs. LUCY p. SCARBOROUGH.
Secretary Mutual Aid Association.
NatchitOches Ia
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Meeting OF the Shepherds Golden
Chain,

The Shepherds Golden Chain met las
FRIDAY night at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Adv.
Miss Lena Holston as President called
the meeting to order, and Mr.. L. L
Nixon, Secretary, called the roll and
reed the minutes.
Snort devotional exercises were con
Quoted, followed by the busint SO OF the
organization. Then a Jolly good time
was INDUCED In by all members.
Delicious refreshments were served
during the evening by the hostess. as
sisted by Misses Annette Nash, Rose
Hols'on and Isabel SteDhens.
Those present were: Hon. and Mrs,
u. q. Scarborough, Mrs Nc X. HOlston,
Mrs. h. II. Ably, Misses FL. +. MINIS.
Louise Brunett, Mertie Underwood, Eva
and Elizabeth CALDWELL Nena, and Mat
ne Tedlie. Lena and Rose Holston, Car
rue Hunt, Eldera PiersOn, Annette Nash,
Mande HolstoD, Edna Williamson Pearl
holstead, Ida Nash, Isabel Stephens, ami
Messrs, J. q. Modisette, L s. Wlnham,
Walter russell, w. J. Ayery. Young
hiiolston, w. Nj. Harris, T. Il. Nixon,
Percy Smith, T. Fair, q. S. McIlwaIn.
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IN making benches for school No. /, Dis
irict No, ., ward five he paid out of the
special fund Of ward five. Adopted.
The following trustees were appoint
ed for Oak Grove school, ward two, I'D
Stewart, WTyler, J X Chestnut.
The Finance Commute reported that
the Treasurer's report had been examin-
cd and found correct; and approved the
following claims, and ordered same paid
Natchitoches Enterprise, publishing
proceedings, treasurer's report,
Notices, &C., S43 On
Parish Superintendent, STAMPS
for three months. express on
stationary. coppvbook, 6 so
There being no further business, the
Board adjourned to next regular meet
L, 2. BREAZEALE.
Secretary & Superintendent.
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A SURGICAL OPERATION

is always dangerous-do not submit to
the surgeons knife until you have tried
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve. 1t will
cure when everything falls-it has done
this in thousands of ca ses Here is one
of them: l suffered from bleeding and
Drotruding piles for twenty y ears. Was
treated by different specialists and used
MANY remedies, but obtained no relief
until used DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve.
Two boxes of this salve cured me eig b.
teen months ago and I have not had
touch of the piles since.-H. A. Tisdale,
Summerton, 5. g. For Blind Bleeding,
Itching and Protruding Piles no remedy
equals DeWitt's Witch Hazel Sale Sold
by Suddath & Bath.
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One Of the saddest deaths that we hay
had 10 record In long time is that Of
the little baby boy Of Mrs. Edmee Dram.
guet, grandson OF Judge and Mrs. j. K
Breda, which occurred on last Friday
morning. This little baoy came like 4
ray Of sunshine % brighten LIS young
widowed mothers life after the tragic
death 81 her husband and had enIwined
himself around Der heartstnngs IS we'll
as of those Of bis dOting grandparents,
and bis untimely death brings GRIEF and
desolailon 20 the distressed household.
yhe Eoterprse extends sincere sympathy
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Miss Leila Ducournau entertained her
little friends at party Wednesday IN
honor Of her l2th birthday. Leila made
. delightful little hostess and led her
happy guests in every manner of frolic
dear to children Of that age, In the oeau-
tiful garden at the old homestead which
was truly a rosebud garden Of the fair
est flowers. II was long past the regular
hour before the little folks separated
after bidding little Leila, who was the
recipient Of a number of pretty presents,
many happy returns Of the day.
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CIark-ChlIdress.

'on last Thursday the marriage of Mss
Nancy l.. Childress ami Mr.. Frank FL.
Clark, of Jrma, was celebrated at the
Methodist parsonage by the Rev. T. K.
Fannteleroy.
The fair bride is the charming daught-
er OF Mr. r. S. Childress and the groom
the eldest son of Mr.. j. r. Clark, of
lrna, where they will make their home.
The Enterprise extends best wishes for
happy life
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There arc visitors In town this week
from every section of the parish and
they all bring the Isame good news con-
cernlng the crops They all say that
there will be more corn made this year
than has been made altogether for past
three or four years aud the cotton though
. few weeks later than usual, rs fine and
prom Uses q spleldid harvest
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BUDGET FOR 1903.

Mileage and per diem members
the pSlice jury $1,000 90
Justice of the Peace and Con.
stable fees 34OO 90
Jury and Witnesses 1000 90
Board of prisoners 14OO 90
Maintaining white paupers 800 90
COlOred paupers 200 90
Sherlff's salary 1000 90
Conveying to Insane asylum 800 90
CONVEYING prisoners to peni-
tentiarv 1000 90
Attending on District Court 900 90
Dist. Atty. fees for conviction 1900 90
Salary President Police Jury 200 90
Salary Clerk Police jury $50 90
Parish Physician 100 GO
Parish Constables 200 90
Parish Treasurer 400 90
Court House Janitor $50 90
President Board of Health 100 90
Incidental expenses 5000 90
Public Printing 800 90
Assessors fees, etc. $500 90
June Is.
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We have been requested to announce
that there Will be children g dance and
progressive uchra at the Comus on TO-
morrow friday night. Those who
wish 10 participate in the game are re
quested to be on hand promptly, as it
will be called at s 80.
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The reception given In honor of Mr..
and Mrs. ID. J. Hyams by the Comus on
Friday night was well attended and en-
Joyed by the lovers of the dance. De-
liclous cream, ices and cakes were served
throughout the evening.
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Mr.. b. Ford having received his COM
mission as postmaster, took possession
OF the Office on Monday. Mrs. Edwlna
Suddath and Mr.. Charles Deblieux. are
assisting him TO become familiar with
the regular routine work, and as they
have both had experience of many years
In the Office. affairs are gliding along as
smoothly as If they had Dot changed
hands.
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NOTICE..
Succession of Julien RACIAL.

" s. Benoist, administrator, Of said
succession having filed in this office his
final account and tableau of distribution.
notice is herDy given to all parties In.
terested to show cause, If any they have.
within ten days from date hereof, why
the same should not be homologated ac-
cording to law.
II, M. HYAMS,
July 9-3t. Clerk u. C,
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Cyclone Or Tornado Policies written
BY Breazeale, cover all kinds Of prop
ertF; Dwellings, out houses. store
buildings, household furniture, mer-
&c.
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The town of Natchitoches is evidently
in a prosperous condition, the report of
The town treasurer showing cash bal
ance Of So, 1928. SO.-JOurnal.
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The 4th of July was unusually quiet in
Natchitoches not even the customary
colored picnics and balls being given,
due, however, to the rain and bad wealth
or
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NOTICE.

The Catholic ladies of Clarence viii,
have an entertainment on Saturday july
18th for the benefit of their church. It
viii take place on the grounds surround
ing the church, beginning at 6 O'Clock
D. IN. Iulv
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THE LODGES.
A. +. & A. NJ.

A. +. & A. NJ.
Phoenix Ledge No. 3S-J. l.
Weaver. w. M; Il. s. Calves, Sec'v
Meets first and third Wednesdays. al
D. m
Hiram Chapter NO. 45, r. A. NJ j
III. Caldwell. III. r.: SimcOe Walmsley,
H.; X. S. Calves, Sec'y. Meets second
Monday in each month at Sp. m.
ORDER EASTERN STAR.
Natchitoches Chapter No. l3.-Mrs.
J. w. Freeman, W. NJ Mrs. Jas. john
son. Sec'y. Meets second and fourth
Wednesdays, at Z 80 p. NJ.
ODD FELLOWS.
StOnewall Lodge No. rs. j. L.
Friedman, N. g.; A. NJ. Dietrich, Sec'y
Meets first and third Tuesdays at $3.50
p m.
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAs.
Natchltoches Lodge No. SO. U. z.
Breazeale, q. g.; AdOlph L'herIsson,
X. OF II. and ). Meets second and
ourth THURSDAYS at 8 u. IN.
A. U. w.
NatchItoches Lodge No. 53-Leo Gun
ming, M. W.: A. Prudhomme, Secretary.
Meets second and fourth Tuesday at $50
p. m. IN X. of r. Hall
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KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAs.
A. o u. W
LOCAL CLEANINCS
De Voe's Weather Forecast.

10th to 18th violent local thunder
storms; 18th to 18th hot.
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f IlsE.s E1sssy Risers
ne tamQVs little pllls.