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The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1903-06-03
MUSIC MASTER
HAVING TROUBLE
Bx-Weiser Violinist Wants
Divorce from His Wife,

The Boise Statesman contains the
following reference to the woes of
Professor Baker, the ex-Weiser vic.
linist
Riley r. Baker yesterday filed a
suit il the district court through his
attorneys, Hawley & Pickett. for a
divorce from his wife, Mrs. Maud
Baker, alleging that she has failed
IN all the duties Of wife and has
treated the plaintiff in cruel and in
human manner.
The coupe were married at
hearney, Neb., on January 20, 1896.
The plaintiff in his complaint men
tons numerous incidents of the al.
legged mlstreatment on the part tf the
defendant, which date back as far as
October, 1899, when the couple were
residing at Gothenburg, Neb.
1t seems, according to the com
plant, that Baker is SO years of age,
while his wife is but 80, and she has
on some occasions told him that she
no longer cared for him; that she
wanted to get rid OF HIM, and that
she ought to have young man, and.
further, that she never intended to
live with him or treat him "a her
husband, all of this being to the
great mental anguish aud SUFFERING
OF the husband
Mrs. Bakers so her husband claims
has refused to cook meals for him
| compelling him to leave the house in
order to procure anything to eat.
During the month of January
1901, the defendant is alleged te
have called Baker several bad. sound.
ing epithets, indulging IN various
expletlves the while, and to have
kicked the plaintiff on the.right shin
cutting cash therein. He was com
PEELED to place himself under 8
doctors care and was lame for 3abou,
three weeks, but she expressed nc
contrltlon nor regret for her action
For several months past the couple
has resided at Weiser, and Baker IN
his complaint states that ,since las,
November Mrs. Baker, disrepardino
her duty to him, has frequently de.
clared to him that she loved one 4
M. Curl and that she wanted to nro.
cure separation from the plaintiff spd
marry Curl. She and Curl have
corresponded, the letters being ..ot
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1903-06-03
Eagles Attention.

The next meeting of the Aerie will
be on Tuesday, June 9, at $50. a
good attendance is expected.
During the months of June, July
and August the Aerie viii meet only
once a month on the second Tuesday
OF each month.
WElsER AERIE No. 202, f. 0. h.
1927
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1903-06-03
Pacific & Idaho
Northern R'y
ONLY DIRECT
ID ATT DnrmE

ONLY DIRECT
RAIL ROUTE
FROM WEISER. IDAHO. TO
Ruthburg Heath. and the celebrated Seven
Devils Copper mines. Payette Lakes Middle.
Salubria and Long Valleys. Salmon River Mea-
dows, and Gold Placer Diggings
When travelling west in search OF a new home
stop off at Weiser, Idaho. take a trip over the
Pacific * Idaho Northern Railway to above Sec
ton of country. and investigate its many re-
sources. You will not be disappointed
DELIGHTFUL CLIMATE
Cool night breezes from the snow-capped noun
tains, making sleep refreshing.
NO MALARIA
PURE MOUNTAIN WATER
Plenty OF excellent unoccupied government
land. abundance Of mercha cable timber no
failure OF crops
TRAIN SCHEDULE.
Dep. Daily Arr. Daily
TX: sunday Elk. Sunday
$3.50 a. m. Weiser. 500 D. M.
1924 Middle Valley 322
1898 Cambridge 2:55
IL :55 a. m Councif I:55
Rates and further information furnished upon
application.
p. P. SHELBY
General Manager. Weiser. Idaho.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1903-06-03

the most ardent nature and express
ing their mutual love.
On account of these misdoings
Baker thinks he is entitled to a
divorce, and asks that the bond of
matrimony be dissolved.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1903-06-03

SUNNI Err EXCURSION
RATES EAST one fare
plus 80 round trip win
INock Island system. For.
information. ad dress
HAL =. RAY, general
ent, Denver.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1903-06-03

Miles away to the westward rode Da-
vent, with Wanna close at his side, the
sturdy cayuse keeping uneven stride
with the Kentucky thoroughbred, on to
where the white tower of the mission
shone above the olive groves, out to the
west, to her mothers people. But be-
yond the fringe of the desert, In the
land of the Ottawas, there are shroud-
ed faces among the older men, and the
ponies are laden for long march
away to the south. In the hut Of Neras
lay something that they might not
touch under the law OF the Ottawas,
alone, accursed, the unseeing eyes
peering through the shadows of the
tent into the deeper shadows beyond.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1903-06-03

WANTED-SEvERAL INDUSTRIOUS. PER-
Sohs 10 each state to travel for house establish
49,, ~ erenen years and with large capital to call
upon Herchants and agents for successful and
HWro oata, line Permanent engagement
cash salary OF $ls and all travelling ex-
waas ana motel bills advanced in cash each
week. Experience not essential. Mention ref
s sl,ir and enclose. self-addressed envelope
me NAfloNAL. 1884 Dearborn ST., Chicago
1925
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1903-06-03

We are prepared to do all kinds Of
sheet iron, copper or tin work. HAAS
Bios. 79tf
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1903-06-03

The Milwaukee leads.
''e' n. +. KIMBALL.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1903-06-03

Does your watch need fixing? See
kIzer at Conant's drug store. rs 2
Holbrook argus., 1903-11-28
} NEIGHBORING NEWS
Snowflake.

Dr. Sampson was here last week looking after quarantine affairs.
 Quite a number of our towns men have lately returned from the Salt-lakes.
 Mrs. L. West and Miss Robin son of Salt Lake and Mrs. Pack CT of.Sprlngerville Utah, came in Friday to visit relatives.
 las. Peterson came down from Pinedale, MondIy with a load of corn.
 An enjoyable evening was spent at the home of Mrs. Belle Flake on Tuesday evening.
 Pinetop.
Holbrook argus., 1903-11-28
PUBLIC SCHOOL REPORT.

For the months of Sept. and Oct. 1903.
 Number ofdays attenance 1283. Number of times tardy 121. Number Enrolled AZ. Average Number Beloging 39: Average Daily Attendance 32. Percentage of Attendance 92. Those who were neither absent or tardy the first month Frank HathOrn, Ezra Divelbess, Fred Moss, Andy Blevins, Huston Blevins, James Scorse, Albert Blevins and Joaquin Bazan.
 Those who were neither absent or tardy for the second month Julia Scorse, Roca Scorse, Lucia Garcia. .I
 M. A. GROUSE
 Teacher.
Holbrook argus., 1903-11-28


 Chas. Cooley was in from Forest Dale Tuesday.
 Mrs. D. L. and Lee Penrod are quite sick at present with lagrippe.
 Several government teams past through here Friday. Several families ofTaylor passed through here Friday on their way to Mesa.
 w. A. Young of Linden was seen in town Monday.
 Ralph Penrod went to Linden Sunday on business.
 l. H. Hansen went to Show Low on business Sunday.
 Wm. Goodman came up from the post Sunday.
 l. A. Hall of ShowLow was in town Thursday.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-12-31

calvary company, and afterwards was
made captain of the company, which
position ne held at the surrender. In
1878 he served in the legislature, and
was the author of the road law passed
at that session, which is regarded by
many as the best law on that subject.
AS a soldier. he was gallant and devo-
ted; as legislator he was painstaking
and faithful, as citizen he was true
and tried; good christian, an up
right. honest man. Rankin county,
in the death of Capt. Lofiin, loses one
OF her best, and most public spirited
citizens. We tender to the bereaved
family our sincere sympathies. and
pray that they may be patient under
this severe affiiction, and prepare to
join him on that other shore.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-12-31

enjoy the. friendship Of large ac-
quaintance, who wish for them long
and happy life. Mr.. and Mrs. Jones
are now at Pelahatchie.
The next meeting of the Rankin
County Teachers association will
meet January 16. All are urged to
be present business of Importance.
Those with college and normal train
ing get good out of it, then why not
others? No one can afford to have it
said by his patrons that he does not
care for personal improvement. This
is what all say who do not attend.
The last leap year was 1896, and
during the last seven years there has
been great accumulation of old
maids. 1904 will be a leap year,
then keep your eyes on the matrimo-
NAL procession. February in leap
years has twenty mine days and those
divisable by four are always leap
years with the exception OF centurial
years unless divisible by 400. AS 1900
was not divisible by 40O,s it was not
leap year but the year 1000 will be.
Capt. w. A. Loflin died at his
home, in this county near King, on
the 22nd day of December, 1908, of
pneumonia, after very brief illness.
He was about So years of age, and had
lived all Of his life in that vicinity.
AT an early age, when but youth, he
entered the confederate service, enlist
ing as private in the Rough and
Ready company from This neighbor
hood, which afterwards became oom-
pany b of the Sixth Mississippi
Regiment Infantry. After serving
year, on account Of his age, he was
discharged, and became lieutenant Of Z
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-12-31

to their friends who have helped them
to make this the most prosperous year
in their business career. There is no
better place to buy goods than at Tay-
lor's. at Pelahatchie. They appre-
ciate your business.
J. A. Morris has accepted the dep
utyship under Sheriff Buchanan.
Mr.. Morris has filled this position for
long time, aud is we'll up on the
work of the office. We do not believe
that Mr.. Buchanan could have made a
better selection.
The Legislature meets next Tuesday !,
and the outlook for our fellow towns
man W. W. Kersh to secure the posi-
tion of sergeant of the senate, is quite
favorable. DR.. Kersh is we'll fitted
for the place, and we do not believe
that the senate will make any mistake
in electipg him to the place.
W. S. Crook has moved to the place
he recently purchased of Louis Nc
Laurin, and Sheriff j. L. Buchanan
has moved into the house vacated by
Mr.. Crook. We regret very much to
lose Brother Crook from our town, but
feel fortunate in securing as excellent
citizen as Mr.. Buchanan in his
place.
Glenn P. Jones and Miss Lizzie
Busick were married Tuesday night at
the home Of Mrs. Ed Glass at Tallu-
lab, La. The bride and groom are
among our most prominent people, and
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-12-31

May the Lord sustain the bereaved
family in their great grief is his ferv
ent prayer.
Anse Ragland, former citizen of
this county and brother of 0 j.
Ragland, of Thomasville, was killed
Christmas Eve in Louisiana. The
particulars of the shooting have not
yet been received.
W. M. Smith, better known to Four
old citizens as Fancy Smith, spent
Christmas with his Brandon friends.
Mr. Smith is engaged in the real
estate business in Birmingham, Ala. /,
and is doing a nice business.
An effort is being made to induce
the Cumberland Telephone company
to construct a line from this place to
Thomasville, a distance of about nine
miles. In case the company refuses,
a private line will be built.
Hon. W. A. White, of Biloxi, retir-
ing district attorney Of the coast dis
trict, spent few days in Brandon
this week. This is Mr.. Whites old
home, and his visits are always a
pleasure to his many friends.
Pat Henry, jr., former Brandon
boy who is now enjoying a lucrative
law practice in Monticello, Ark, is
spending the holidays with his parents
and Brandon friends. Pat is one of
our very best boys, and will succeed.
j. A. Taylor and Son return thanks
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-12-31
LOCAL NEWS


After today write it 1904.
Tomorrow is New Years day.
The new board of supervisors will
meet Monday.
School begins Monday, after a
weeks vacation.
Sidney L. McLaurin is at home
from Hot Springs.
Milious Stubblefeld is visiting rel
atives in Fulton, KY.
Mrs. Spann, of Pelahatchie, is Wis.,
cing Brandon relatives.
Cotton took tumble yesterday and
is now selling for 10 1-2 cents.
g. L. Martin is making some much
needed repairs on the streets.
Johnnie Richie, of Vicksburg, spent
Sunday with Brandon friends.
Senator McLaurin came home from
Washington to spend the holidays.
Wallace McLaurin has returned
from Hot Springs, much improved in
health.
Miss Leone Afford, of jackson, is
the charming guest of her uncle, Robt.
II. Brown.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. M. Hunter, of
jackson, are visiting Mrs. Hunter s
Rather, T.. Washburn.
Miss Jessie May Kersh left Monday
for Memphis where she has accepted a
,osjtion rs trained nurse.
Leon, Claude aud Guy Buchanan
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-12-31
are spending the holidays with Bran.
don relatives and friends.

are spending the holidays with Bran.
don relatives and friends.
Mrs. R. D. Noteworthy has been
quite sick, but we are pleased to state
that she is some better today.
Dick Sims, the faithful old mail
carrier on the Lynwood route, is dan
gerously i'll with pneumonia.
Uncle Dave benson, has rented the
Robinson place, near Ed Martins and
will move to it as soon as possible.
Sidney McLaurin's residence is be-
ing treated to a. coat of paint, which
improves it's appearance very much.
Miss Annie Hinton Wilson returned
to Vicksuburg Tuesday, after spending
Christmas with her mother at this
place.
Mrs. A. L. Morris and little daugh-
ter, Lola May, spent Saturday and
Sunday with Brandon relatives and
friends.
Hemby May spent Sunday and Mon
day at Blue Mountain, visiting his
sister, Miss Lena, who is attending
school at that place.
The Chester house is being remodel
ed and the new furniture is being put
in. Mr.. Darnall says that he will
start with about fifteen boarders.
Lander Bros. the new firm, have a
new advertisement today. They are
offering the finest granulated sugar 10
pounds for ST.. Visit their store
Jesse Shields will sever his connec
ton with the firm of Waddell and
May, and will go off to school, posi-
bly, to study electrical engineering.
Will Robinson left Yesterday for
Sour Lake, Texas, after a visit to
homefolks.. Mr.. Robinson is located
in the oil region and is doing we'll.
Tyrian Masonic lodge meets tomor-
row-Friday-evening. There will
be work in the M. degree; full at
tendance of the memberships desir-
ed.
Robt Maxey. who is travelling for
Ely and Walker Dry Goods company,
of st. Louis, spent the holidays with
his parents, Capt. and Mrs. r. S,
Maxey.
Cole Atkins has given up his posi-
tion at Barnes store and will go to
Nashville, Tenn, to attend school.
He is succeeded at the store by MIR.
Summer, from near Polkville.
J. r, Russell, the mule man, is
here, making headquarters at Martin S
stable. He is offering number of
nice mules quite cheap. See his ad-
vertisemeut in another column.
@. G. McGilvya has Just received
the sad intelligence Of the death Of
his deas3brother in Seattle, Wash.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-12-31
A Costly Mistake.

Blunders are sometimes very expensive.
Occasionly life itself is the price of mis-
take, but you'll never be wrong if you
take DR.. Kings New Life Pills for Dys-
pepsia, Dizziness, Headache, Liver or
Bowel troubles. They are gentle yet
thorough. 25c at Drug Stores of A. G.
Thornton, Brandon, Miss; A. c. Norman.
Cato, Miss; A. L. D. Rhodes, Pelahatch-
lie, Miss.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-12-31

For ladies skirt goods and ready
made skirts can be found at Gayden
and Co.'S.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-12-31
A Happy New Year to All.
We thank our many

We thank our many
customers for the lib
eral patronage bestow-
ed upon us during the
past year, and solicit
a more liberal one for
the coming year.
Next year we will
be in one of the brick
buildings on the Buch-
anan block, and our
facilities for accomoda-
ting customers will be
still better.
Next week the name
of the successful ow-
ner of the FREE
watch will be publish
ed. Look out and see
if you are not the ow-
ner. Call on us when
in town.
HARRY WATSON
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-12-31
DENTAL NOTICE.
I will be at Florence the 8 and 6.
P. P. WALKER.
NOTICE.

NOTICE. -
| have several young mules left
over that I will sell at reduced prices
for the next few days to make room.
for more.
@. E MARTIN.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1903-12-09

In a biography Of Calico some sto-
rles are told Of the canstic humor Of
that bold investigator. Lotario Sarsl,
writer on science. having said that
the Rabylonians used to cook eggs by
whlrling them in a sling, Calico re-
piled The cause Of such an effect Is
very remote from that to which 1t Is
attributed, and to find the true cause
shall reason thus: If an effect does not
follow with us which followed with
others at another time 1t IS because
In our experiments something Is want
ing which was the cause of the former
success, and II only one thing Is want
ing TO Us that one thing Is the true
cnuse. Now we have eggs and slings
and strong men 10 whirl them, and yet
they will not become cooked; nay, If
they were hot ut first they more quick
~ become cold, and since nothing Is
wanting to us but to be Babylonians it
follows that being Babylunians IS the
true cause why the eggs became cook
ed and not 10 the friction Of the air,
which Is what | wish 10 prove"
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1903-12-09

The democratic attitude on the ne
gro question IL. first, the negro is SO
inferior to tue white man that he
should not have the right to vote; and
second. the negro is making such pro-
gress that the whites are threatened
with negro domination. In this con-
nectlon 1t Is interesting to know that
while forty years ago. no negro III
the Seath owned a foot Of ground,
there are now 80, 000 farms valued at
$3.50, 9do. COO eud owned by negroes
besides this, Ia, 600 homes, valued at
1886, 90, co. aud personal property
worth about rs. 600, 600. After the war
not one Per cent Of the adult negroes
could read OF write. today forty per
cent cab do 50. Fifty per cent of the
children are attending school and
more could do so, if there were facili-
tiles There are s00 colored physicians
800 lawyers aud 30, 600 school teachers
The coiored people own aud publish
$50 newspapers aud magazines. In
view q the handicap under which
they started aud tue limited oppor,un-
ties they have had, it seems that
their progress has been quite in keep
ing with that OF the great nation to
which they belong. Those who are
not jealous oftheir prosperity and do
not fear their eompetitian. congratu-
late them on what they have accom-
pIishei What arrant folly to spend
millions in missionary work upon the
negroes Of Africa and yet try to re
pi ess their progress aud prosperity at
saiue
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1903-12-09

Tho negro housewife IN The Nest In
dian jungle finds housekeeping very
easy Fruit ;o5d vegetables grow wild
all about the hut. and the river abounds
with fish
ON wash day all She has 10 10 is Il
pick few Of the berries Of the soap.
berry tree. take her clothes to the river
and use the berries n she would Use
ordinary soap. Even her cooking pots
grow on the trre>, the eaiauaSh cut in
halves being HSed for this purpose
CalabasheS are used ALSO for bowls, la
sins and jugs for carrying water from
the river. while the small ones make eN-
cellent cups
In the afternoon. when she i ready
for her exp of tea the negre~S picks
half Il dozen lgaYeS from the lime bush
grow in II hcr door. hails them. Squeez-
es the juicc frod sugar cane for
swcetcniu-. and the cOcoauut supplies
the milk. thus SIZE has delicious cup
of tea wilEou, depending CA tie grocer
FOR H.
She mahc> The mats fcr her floor out
of the drizd leaves OF the banana. plat.
ed and >aW,d & =etLcr. Is tho old coun-
try people Ia This country make their
rag mats.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1903-12-09

In Gossip From Paris During the
Second Empire" \ l. y, Peat, the
author, tells story Of Ro~sul, who
was much logged 10y the lion hunters
Once russian lady outstrippcd the
limits even OF Rossiui's patience and,
having watched his daily promenade
during several days. sent a message To
his House expressive Of her desire to
bc received by him Tie reply To
this strange communication Vas / do
nothing for nothing II the lady
brings me fine bunch Of asparagus
she viii De welcome. and she can take
view az M At her leisure Then,
pointing Ia his waist, which had at
tanned somewhat aldermanic rotund-
lily lac added The lady may even
walk round me II she phases. but /
must have my asparagus
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1903-12-09

Famous Indeed is the Colchester oyS-
ter feast and Ia he invited is eonsid
cred the highest compliment the town
can confer not only from the impor.
lance OF the function, but because al
that meal is an unlimited supply Of the
finest obtaiuable natives. Of which
some S,lekS are con>umet Even from
the times of the Romans these oysters
have been celebrated. says the London
Chronicle. Exclusive rights 10 the oyS-
Ter fisheries were granted 10 the town
under charter Of Richard /. and in
the reign II Elizabeth horse leads OF
oysters We're accepted as gifts 10y the
eouriiers OF the time. Massinger's
Justice Greedy commences his day with
"A harrrl Of Colchester oysters" a
statement that shows how altered are
fle customs Of today
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1903-12-09
History Of lamhertYiIIe.

A sui e Christmas gift for an out
of-toWn trlen9 i will be copy Of the Ear
~ History of Lambertville, BY Miss
Gallagher.
Among the ancient landmarks shown
in the beautiful half-tone pictures
from Mr.. Anderson's photographs is
one Of the "old bridge, taken during
the freshet of 1901. The picture i
well worth the price of the book.
The ladies ofthe Improvement Band
Of the First Baptist Church will prob
ably dispose Of the remaining copies
at their bazaar next week. Price 81 90
for copies in silk cloth soc for a neat
paper cover.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1903-12-09

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as they canno,
reach the scat Of the disease CaiArrh j. a
blood OF constitutional disease, and in order
10 cure il you must take internal remedies
Halls tatarrh Cure j. taken internally and
acts directly on the blood and mucuous sur
faces Halls Catarrh Cure Is not qusek
medicine II was prescribed hy one 81 the
best physicians IN this country for years and
j. a regular prescription l; is composed Of
the best topics known. combined with the best
blood purifiers, acting directly ON the mucous
surfaces The perfect combination q the
two ingredients Is wha; produces such Won
derful results in caring Catarrh Send for
testimonials free
r j CHENEY 4 co. Toledo @
Sold by Druggists, &c
Halls Family Pills are the besi
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1903-12-09
BETTER THAN ORATORY.
Ahe secret of One Clever Lawyers
InyaryInR Success

tnFaFyihB Suecths.
one of the most common defects Of
A recently admitted lawyer is a striv-
Ing for oratorieal display. A success
full older practitioner cndeayors, on the
other hand, to give the jury heart TO
heart talk. The ways Of an eagle In
the air, of serpent upon 4 rock, Of Il
Ship in the midst Of the sea and Of q
man with maid are as 4 Il e COM
pared with the methods usually pur-
sued by the twelve good men and true.
It seems a trifie odd at first that 4
dozen individuals who separately are
shrewd, sharp business men should
collectively be guilty Of the most alb
surd performances, but the fact must
be rcck0ncd on nevertheless
4 story is told Of two farmers who
were returning home one of them
from jury duty in a ncighboring town
Lawyer Smith is great orator" said
onc-"a perfect Daniel Webster My,
how ! hated to decide against him in
Tie three cases he tried
How about Lawyer Jones, who was
on the other side
"Oh, shucks, Why of course lie wins
all his cascs heard every one of
'enl and they were the simplest things.
He Just explained things to the jury.
He didn't have 10 do any hard talking
at all You couldn't help but agree
with him" Success.