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Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1903-04-02
DIR. MALLET's LUNG BALsAM.
Kansas.

Cures coughs, colds, Group, hoarse-
ness, WhOOping cough, Bronchitis, In
flamation OF the lungs, sore throat,
splitting of blood, loss Of voice, asthma,
quinsy, influenza, tickling sensation
in the throat, dry hacking cough,
pains and soreness Of the chest, diff
cult breathing, and consumption,
where the dreaded disease has not
already advanced beyond medical
aid. Clergymen and speakers will find
this medicine valuable, as 1t acts d.
rect upon the throat and bronchial
tubes, removing the phlegm, and
renders the voice clear and distinct.
1t gives instant relief, 1t matters not
how severe your cough may be 1t is
soothing and healing to the throat
and lungs. 1t is perfectly harmless,
and pleasant to the taste, and gives
almost instant relief. 1t is acknUW-
edged to be one Of the most reliable
medicines made for the throat and
lungs. 1t throws of all the offended
matter, clears the lungs OF all inn
purlties and leaves them In q healthy
condition and leaving the air passages
free besides invigOrating and strength
ming the general system. 1t saves
life. Prepared only by DR.. ]. F.
Mallett, Phillipsburg, Kansas. Price
so cents.
For sale by druggists.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1903-04-02
AGRA DEPARTMENT
Arthur Underwood, {" (: $: Editor
Editor

One thing that pleases our custom
ers is the large and varied stock we
carry. Remember we claim to sell
every thing.-E. L. Keckley.
W. L. Wilson's moved to Logan last
Tuesday. We are sorry TO lose these
people, but hope they will be pleased
with their new home. We understand
that Mr.. Wilson has position with
an implement dealer at Logan.
Don't forget to see Strain Smedley
& Co.'S line of spring and summer
dress goods. A fine line to select from
The latest patterns, and prices are
right too.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1903-04-02
Executors Notice.

State NJ Kansap. Phillips county -
In The matter OF the estate of Marguerite Dun
con, deceased, late Of Phillips county, Kansas.
Notice ia hereby given that on the 18th day OF
March d 1903 the undersigned was by the
Probate Court Ut Phillips county, Kansas, duly
appointed and qualified ~ Executor Of the Estate
NJ Marguerite Duncan, late OF Phlllips county,
decreased.
All parties having claims against sad eTtate
are hereby notified to present them for allowance
T. the undersigned within one year ffcm date
hereof or they may be tXU UDED from any
benefit Of such estate. and II such claims b" not
presented within three years from date hereof
they sball be forever barred pHBSRY DUNCAN,
Executor
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1903-04-02

Get your sale bills printed at the
Herald Office.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1903-04-02

Township vouchers and other
blanks printed at this Office.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1903-04-02
Assignee's Notice of Application for
Discharge.

In the natter ~ the Assignment Of Charles u
: urnef. Arsignor
The red,tor. Of chsr'es n Turner. se'iRnor,
ard ~ persons interested. are b.. rely n"rhed
that |. The a.sigr ~ said tust " ~ the 20 b
~ o. April - 1903 male apnlieptiou To the
Distr Ct Court ~ me UNITY % PHILLIPS -tHis Of
X -. Tor discba-gs frrm faid trnrti ard
q II viii N thai dsv f'e my peiitlon for snch
4 srharre IN said Cnnrt A. pruvliff Tor Dt me
W Of ahe Srsp ~ Kansss dated lhi. 18th d.
DAY oi Yehfaary. A n 1913 ". y. NoNgR
Assignee Of Charles II. Turner. Asslgnor'
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1903-04-02
Notice For Publication.
No COS.

Department Of the Interior, Land Office at
Colby. Kansas. March II, 1908
Notice Is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice Of his intention
to make final proof In support of his claim
aud that said proof will be made before Pro
bate Judge and EK-O1icio Clerk Of the Pro-
bate Court at PhillipsbuTg Kansas, on AP,il
lam X. Loyd II E No, 1902 for the North
half south East quarter Of Section IL. Town
ship 5. south OF Rauge ~ West of 9th Z, NJ.
He names the following witnesses TO prove
his continuous residence upou and culuVaQop
of said land. viz: A. Farley, John Cox.
Jerry Britton, Charles Vest, all Of Speed,
Kansas, W. L. WARD,
Register.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1903-04-02
Over-Work Weakens
Your Kidneys.
Unhealthy kidneys Make Impure Blood.

All the blood in your body passes through
your kidneys once every three minutes.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1903-04-02
Arthur Underwood,

hogs shipped OUT last week oiouehU
$7.O5.
Two more car Of hogs shipped out
Monday.
Mrs. Donovan was quite sick the
last week.
Gypsy Reade is working for Mrs.
Harry Whitney.
Saturday was an unusually busy day
for Agra merchants.
VIM. Powell attended Odd Fellow
lodge Saturday night.
Z. L. Keckley has Major Prices
house nearly completed.
Lee Halbert and Jess Morrill, were
KensingtOn visitors Monday.
The Methodist Sunday school is
practising for Easter Sunday.
Frank Padgett and family visited
at Charlie Smedley's on Sunday.
Leslie Powell spent Saturday night
with the "Old Folks at Home"
Call and examine those new cream
spectators at L. w. Underwood's.
Joe Merriaeld and family spent
Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. Wisman.
One OF our merchants reported TAX
ing in 900 dozen eggs last Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. D. w. Smedley took
dinner with W. E. Strains, Sunday.
Miss Hattie Underwood spent last
week with her sister, Mrs. Hit Myers.
Charlie Dean and Joe Carroll sold
fine bunch of horses and mules last
week.
John Tubbs took the initiatory de-
gree in the /. o. o. +. last Saturday
night
Henry Adee from north Of Dana was
a visitor at Odd Fellow lodge Saturday
night.
Frank Dagget Of Phillipsburg visit
ed the Odd Fellows last Saturday
night,
The "Post Anger" hauled a load Of
goods to Logan for his father this
week.
The little son of Mr.. and Mrs. A..
Underwood has been quite sick with
tonsilitis.
L. W. Underwood handles Union
Lock poultry fence. Examine 1t. None
better on earth.
Marion Thompson and wife visited
at Terah FurloDg's, Saturday night
and Sunday.
Just now you can buy washing
machines at "free silver" prices at L..
W. Underwoods.
II. L. whitney and family and VIC.
Whitney and family spent Sunday at
Terah Furlong'S. !
Jim Beedy Is planning to build a
mammoth alfalfa shed on his farm
north of town.
Miner Justin who has been attend
ing school at Manhattan Kansas re-
turned home Friday night.
Several of the Agraites attended
the exhibition at the Barker school
house last Saturday night
Just now we are placing on sale our
new spring line Of clothing at prices
that please the buyer.-E. L. Keckley.
The Agra 1. o. o. F. has changed
its meeting night. Hereafter it will
meet on Wednesday night. Brothers
take notice.
II you want to buy a farm, city
property, black smith shop, farm
tools, silks, syrups or chewing gum see.
e. L. Keckley.
g. e. Bradley writes from his new
home In Oklahoma that he has new
store building completed and COM
menced business last Friday.
Mr.. Goddard and family who have
been living in Agra for the last few
months have moved to Almena where
Mr.. Goddard has bought farm.
The concert at Kirwin, Wednesday
night by the Rooney Boys was well
attended by people from this place,
who report the concert as very good.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1903-04-02

kinney trouble.
Kidney trouble causes quick or unsteady
heart beats, and makes one feel as though
they had heart trouble, because the hear, Is
over-working in pumping thick, kidney.
poisoned blood through veins and arteries.
II used 10 be considered that only urinary
troubles we're to be traced 10 the kidneys
but now modern science proves that nearly
all constitutional diseases have their BEGIN
ming in kidney trouble.
ltyou are sick you can make no mistake
by first doctoring your kidneys. The mild
and the extraordinary effect Of Or. Kilmer's
Swamp-Root, the great kidney remedy Is
soon realized. It stands the highes, fer It's
wonderful cures Of the most distressing cases
and is sold on its merits E
by all druggists in fifty AalsR8kiif 1smsh
cent and one-dollar siz- N n
es. You may have a -ssa1sl. lllls'I.9
sample bottle by mail Home Of s~smpRoo,.
free, also. pamphlet telling you how 10 find
out II you have kidney or bladder trouble.
Mention this paper when writing Or. Kilmer
q Co., Blnghamton. N. Y.
Don't make any mistake, bu, remember
the name. Swamp-Root. Or. Kilmcr's
Swamp-Root. and the address, Binehamlon,
N, T., on every bottle.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1903-04-02

S. A. Matteson Of Crystal township,
has a few bargains IN real estate. He
also cares for the lands Of non-resi-
dents in his vicinity. POstofice adj
dress Agra Kansas.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1903-04-02
For Sale.

A good blacksmith shop located in
the best business part Of Agra. viii
be sold with or without tools, on
reasonable terms. Only good work
men need apply. Call on or address
Il. l.. KECKLEY,
Agra, Kansas.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1903-04-02

The kidneys are your
blood purifiers. they III
ter out the waste or
impurities in the blood.
II they are sick or gu,
Of order, they fail to do
their work.
Pains, achesandrheu-
matism como from ex-
cess Of uric acid In the
blood, due to neglected
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-02-26
NEW SHORT STORIES
An Uncomfortable seat.

Representative Sibley OF Pennsyl-
vania has a big summer home on the
shores OF Lake Champlain, near Platts-
burg, n. Y. He took Representative
John Sharp Williams OF Mississippi.
the pSet OF the Yazoo, up there with
him once, says Washington CORE
spondent OF the New York World.
The other day Williams went over to
Sibley's desk and said Joe, do you
remember that fine park back Of your
house up there on Lake Champaign"
Indeed do" replied Sibley. Why
"Well. I'm writing beautiful poem
about a lovely girl and a handsome
young man sitting on the fence there
in the cleaning making love-"
That's impossible protested Sibley
Why" inquired Williams indignant.
Iy. Are the young men and women OF
northern New York so cold blooded that
they do not make love In the gloam-
ing?'
mo" snickered Slbley, but the
fence you're putting I'm the poem is
made OF barbed wire"
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Easily Explained.

DR.. Edward Brooks, superintendent
of the public schools, was asked by one
OF his little friends In Overlook to lis
ten to the latter's rehearsal OF lesson
in which there was a reference to At.
las. says the Philadelphia Ledger.
do you know who Atlas WASP"
asked Dr Brooks.
Yes, sir He was a giant who sup
sorted the world"
"Ah. Supported the world, did hep
went on the superintendent. well, tell
me who supported Atlas"
The little fellow looked as though he
had not given the subject any particu-
lar attention. but showed immediate
willingness to think 1t over. The doctor
stood looking on, trying hard to keep
back smile. but the youngster finally
frightened up and answered:
well, guess he must have married
u rich Wife
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Worlds Best Medicine.
PAINE'S CELERY
COMPOUND
Has Made People Well When
Every Other Remedy
Has Failed.

Paine's Celery Compound cures disease
II has saved the lives of thousands of sufferers.
It has made the weak strong, vigorous, and
happy.
Paine's Celery Compound purifes the blood
and builds up the nervous system as nothing
else can do; il is pre-eminently the great life
giver and health maker.
Overworked and tired women stand in ur.
gent need of this health giving prescription TO
make and keep them we'll. All women should
take advantage of the remarkable power Of
this best OF medicine for restoring vieor TO the
blood and strength to the nervous system.
The all-important thing for nervous run down,
and sleepless women is that raine's Celery
Compound fortfies the whole physical system,
and by correcting digestion and regulating the
nerves, II insures sound, refreshing sleep. In
every case of sickness Paines Celery Com.
pound completely and permanently brings
back health. Mrs. Mary NJ. Myers, Balti.
more, Ohio, saved by Paine s Celery Compound
after the failures Of able physicians, gratefully
writes as folows:--
suffered for eight years with nervous
prostration and the general debility common
TO women, and had such pains in my back
that could not get around the house. | used
several remedies and consulted several Of the
best physicians without obtaining any relief.
Paine's Celery Compound restored me to
health.
also want to say TO all mothers that
Palne's Celery Compound is splendid medi
cine for their rbiIJyen
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-02-26
Combining the Two.

When Chaplain Hubbard, United
States army. retired, was stationed ut
Fort Buford, y. ID. Numbered with the
abandoned posts Ia 1880. his little son.
then six years old, chose as his career
the role of second lieutenant as one OF
his fayorites among the officers was OF
that rank
One day, when talking over his ambi-
tion, his mother said. Whatever you
are, my son. trust you may be Chris
tian gentleman"
cant ! be a Christian gentleman
and second Lieutenant. too. mamma 2"
New York Times.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-02-26

The late Queen Victoria. though she
haa literary ambitions, was not known
as wit. Her one recorded joke. how
ever Is a good one and should be pre-
served. The aged Duke OF Wellington
having paid his sovereign a visit on
very wet day, she anxiously inquired
what boots he was wearing.
The people call them Wellingtons.' ;"
duke.
What nonsensen exclaimed the
queen Where. should like TO know,
could YOU find a pair OF WellingtonsT
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-02-26

Ai'- LII l@OhAi Ell hlb
be rang the embassy bell and asked il
his excellency were at home. His ex-
cellency," replied the hunky, almost
dumfounded at the sight of the i'm
perial visitor, Ifs In bed. "~-"Good," was
the emperor's answer; Il will see him
there" Mounting the stairs two at a
time the emperor entered the sleeping
apartments Of the ambassador, whom
he found peacefully slumbering. with
one arm hanging over the bed. This
arm the emperor seized and heartily
shook. The diplomatist opened his eyes
and on seeing the emperor bending over
him concluded that he was still dream.
ing. He was. however, quickly con.
WINGED OF his error and half an hour
later was observed in no more Impress
i've garments than his sleeping suit
aud dressing gown escorting the laugh.
ing monarch down the stairs.
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Nearly Forfeis His life.

A runaway almost ending fatally,
started horrible ulcer on the leg az
j. b. Orner, Franklin Grove. III. For
four years 1t defed all doctors and all
remedies. But Buck lens Arnica Salve
had no trouble to cure him Equally
good for burns, bruises, skin eruptions
and piles. 25c at Cornell Bros. Drug
Store
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-02-26
The Emperor. Early Call.

Good humor is the dominant note OF
the German emperors intercourse with
the diplomatic corps in Berlin. He had
occasion recently when staying for a
few days In his capital TO see an am
bassador on pressing business. On the
way back from his early morning ride
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-02-26
His Finish.

you say that long haired pianist
gave finished performance, said
the theatrica thug. We'll, I'm glad
he finished his finished performance
before he finished me!'-Baltimor
Herald
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-02-26
TaIkative Sex.

women" remarked the very young
man, have peculiar way of arriving
suddenly at a conclusion"
Except when they are talking" re-
Joined the gruff old bachelor.-Chicago
News.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-02-26
A Hardship of Modern War.

She-The strain on the soldier Ia
modern warfare must be very great.
He-It is. Sometimes the photogra.
pher isn't ready and you have to walt
hours, and then the pictures may prove
failures.-Judge.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-02-26
One Consolation.

Hewitt-After all I've spent on that
girl her father chased NE out of the
house.
Jewett-Well, you had a run for your
money.-New York Herald.
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The Really Important point.

"You look down on me because l
have no money" said the unsuccessful
man.
mot at all. answered the cold blood
ell philosopher. 1T is the manner In
which you got rid OF what you pos
sessed that invites my disapproval"-
Washington Star.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-02-26
A Merry Performance

Hawson Homecrest-So Thomson Is
a man of nerve, is he?
Klngsboro Kingsley-Is he? Well
say! He can light an old corncob pipe
In the presence of his mother-in-law
without the CULVER of an eyelash.-
Puck.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-02-26
,n rur.uit othno.r,.ax..

you must he asked a great many
foolish questions In the course Of the
day said the solemn man to the ele-
vator man.
"Yes. sir: am"
Indeed And what are some OF
them"
"Oh, same as you're asking
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-02-26

- Advertise in the BANNER.
will pay you
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-02-26
with the idea that there is imperative

with the idea that there Is Imperative
necessity ~ relieving the supreme
court in order that litigation may be
expedited aud the rights OF litigants
thereby fully protected The court Is
a hardworking body. but II Is now
about 100 eases behind and many
cases have not get been heard. AT the
Rep. Wade has introduced two joint
resolutions bearing upon this subject.
One of these proposes IA constitutional
amendment increasing the number OF
Justices from five TO eight, and the
other seeks 10 amend the constitution
SO as to revive the old project OF es-
tablishing an intermediate court with
nnal Jurisdiction in certain classes OF
cases, thus relieving the supreme
court of about one-third Of the cases
II Is now required to hear and deter
mine. In this connection Ii may be
stated that there is considerable gos-
sip to the effect that the large field of
candidates for the Republican nominal
ton for supreme justice to be made
next month is due in measure to the
TACT that some of the candidates have
not entered The lists with any expecta-
tion Of securing this nomination, but
FOR the purpose of bringing themselves
into prominence with view to being
considered available timber for place
on the supreme bench should the num-
Der of justices be increased, or for
place on the bench of the intermediate
court should such a tribunal be Gre
ated
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PRIMARY ELECTIONS
Continued from First Page
Licenss for Pawnbrokers.

Those citizens of Michigan who find
II necessary or convenient to arrange
with their uncle for an occasional
loan will be interested I'm Senator
Goodelrs bill regulating the business
OF pawnbrokers In cities. 1t provides
that all pawnbrOkers must be licensed
by the mayor OF the city and give a
bond I'm the sum or $4,000, the fee
for the license being 81 per year On
all amounts up to and including 500
the rate Of interest that may be
charged is 3 per cent. for the first six
months and 2 per cent. thereafter. On
sums between 500 and 5000 the rate
is 2 per cent. for the first six months
and per cent. thereafter. Only / per
cent. Is permitted to be charged on
sums-in excess OF 5000.
There seems to be some msunder-
standing among the legislators and cit
liens generally regarding the bill APP
propriating $4,000 for publishing the
records OF Michigan soldiers in the
civil war 1t Is urged that the pro-
posed publication is unnecessary for
the reason that Michigan i'm the War"
compiled by Adjutant General John
Robertson many years ago, covers the
subject. This is a mistake The vol
ume mentioned contains the records OF
commissioned officers only, while the
proposed volume is designed TO con
tain the record of every Michigan sol
der in the war OF the rebellion. wheth-
er commissioned officer, non-commis-
stoned officer or private. The state has
already expended some $4,000 or more
in compiling these records on cards,
and it is. urged that this work can he
preserved only by publishing the rec
ords. rs many of the states have long
since done.
Appropriation for University.
The promised war on the law pro
yiding one-fourth mill tax for the
support of the university has been in
augurated, but In different form than
WAS anticipated. Representative Ran
dali who led the fight in previous SEES
slons, has offered a bill giving the
university a fixed appropriation of
100000 per year, whereas under the
one-fourth mill tax its revenue last year
was about 100000. 1t was expected
that the Randall bill would take the
form Of an amendment reducing the
rate OF taxation for this object. It'll
Is hardly probable that any change will
lie made in the present system of sup
plying a revenue for this institution.
The anticipated bill appropriating
S250,000 for a soldiers and sailors |
monument on the state-house grounds |
has made its appearance in the SEN
ate, having been introduced by Senator
Simons at the request OF the mOnu- |
ment commission appointed by the
governor by virtue Of an act OF 1901 |
Relief FOR supreme Court.
The members of the state liar as
fin.icn are more than ever imlnts
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Amendment. to Tar law.

Inc state tax commissions expert.
ence OF the past five years has per
suaded the commissioners that a mum.
her or amendments to the existing taA
law are desirable For this reason the
commiss toner's have had introduced IN
the senate about a dozen bills embody
ing the changes proposed. One pro
yides fer cqualizing assessments by
putting them on a cash basis: another
wholly cNemptS household furnitur.
from TAXATION; third makes il UNI
necessary for taxpayers to include real
estate IN then sworn statements 10 Us.
SCISSORS. II being claimed that this is
unnecessary inasmuch as all real es.
tate Is ~ plain view Of the assessors
and cani.ot be concealed; still another
bill empowers the commissioners 10
reconvena local boards of review r.
certain clses. There is also bill an
thorizinp the commissioners 10 invade
any ass, ssing district i'm case clrcum
stances @arrtnt such action and ms
sess property. and then reconyene the
board or icHiew and require IL to max,
2 new equalization on the basis of In,
valuations fixed by the commission.
ars. Not the least important of tho
Dills nom the PERSONAL standpoint
me lneullers ~ the commission Is cft
increasing iht salary of the comm !,
'ioners from S2-o0 20 5000 pr ~
NUM- ana requiring them TO give III,
entire tiLlt % "a, York.
LANES V. BARRY.
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Relates to Negotiable Instruments.

a bill prepared by the American Bar
Association and designed to secure IN
iformity in the laws relating to nego
table instruments is once more before
the Michigan legislatures. This bill
has been passed by the legislatures of
several states and the object of the bar
association is TO have ii placed on the
statute books Of all the states. At
least two previous attempts have been
made to pass il i'm Michigan. but both
were unavailng. Its principal provis-
ions seek to fortify the negotiability OF
commercial paper, establish it's legality
in the hands Of bona fide purchaser.
define the liability Of one who signs as
agent abolish days of grace and def
f1tely fix the status of checks as %
form OF commercial paper. Another
provision is that an antecedent or pre-
existing debt is valuable considera-
ton for a negotiable promissory note.
and that he who endorses a note be
fore its delivery to the payee is al
endorser and not an original promis
sor. In short, the bill Is drafted with
a view OF harmonizing all conflicting
laws on this most important subjec,
and make the law in every way more
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-02-26

He often tells a funny story
Full OF what he thinks Is wit,
But the story's never funny;
That's the funny part OF II.