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The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1903-11-26
Mary's Thanks
giving Proclamation
BY REV. JOIN T. FARIs.

NorE-This story IL based on fact; Il 10 true 90
far As the two letters are concerned, which
actually passed between . little girl and gov.
ernor.
The day before Thanksgiving, and
Mary Tolliver Was sick. Poor Mary
How she had looked forward to the
annual festival. For weeks she had
counted the days. Grandpa and all
the rest had been invited for that
day. And now she was sick. She
had tried to think she was well when
her head aehed the night before. But
in the morning the little face was
flushed with fever, and there was a
family consultation. Then the doc
tor was called in.
"Just little ague," the doctor
said.
Mary knew what ague was; she had
had it before, but never at Thanks
giving time.
Gan you get me well for to.mor-
row." she asked,
"l'm afraid not" the doctor an.
swered, with "A kindly smile. "You
must be quiet for a few days, and
maybe you can have your Thanks
giving next week"
So word was sent to the relatives
not to come next day, as there would
be no Thanksgiving at the Tolliver
house. Two days after Thanksgiving
the fever was all gone, and Mary was
very quiet,
what Is my little girl thinking
of" Mother Tolliver asked,
81 was wondering Il we could have
a Thanksgiving day next week, as
DR.. Brown said," Mary answered.1
"0h, no! Mary, not till next year.
You know the governor makes what
he calls a proclamation and tells us
when to have Thanksgiving"
But Mary was not satisfied. She
thought all day, and made her plans.
Monday morning she asked il she
might write letter. Just my very
own" she said.
Mother Tolliver gave leave very
willingly. "But it must be short,
she added.
1t was a short letter which Mary
handed to her mother two hours
later. This is what she said:
"Desr Governor: Please can we
have another Thanksgiving Day,
and have it next Thursday? l was
sick aud so grandpa and the Others
didn't come, and could not eat any
Turkey. amt very big, but l like
Turkey. Please let US have it.
Your friend,
MARY TOLLIvER
won't you send it, mammal" she
pleaded.
Mother Toliver thought it would
not hurt to send it, 80 the letter was
sent that night
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1903-11-26
SHIN DISEASES TIE SE s ssD 81 ass

And while always painful aggvang beyond expression
few exceptions they spring and when the begins
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1903-11-26

I suffered with Eczema Of the hands
and face for over year, II was not only
slightly, and disliked to 60 out In the
streets.
Itried at least q dozen soaps and saivss
and became very much discouraged
performed through the use Of 8. 8. 8. I
had little faith ct first but determined
to give IL months fair trial at least. I
am pleased to state that ! soon noticed
I'D 2ht txx.xx tat A. ~
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1903-11-26

Wednesday morning Mother Tolli-
yer handed her the big envelope.
This is what she spelled OUT
Having been informed that Mary
Tolliver was i'll on the 28th OF No.
vember, and was thus prevented from
joining in the festivities incident to
Thanksgiving Day, therefore re
commend that at q convenient hour
on Thursday, December 5, MIR. and
Mrs. TOlliver, together with their
family and such young friends as
Mary may choose to invite, assemble
in the dining. room, and there with
hearts full OF thankfulness for coun-
try, for home, and for the blessed
influence of children, partake OF such
bounties as are usually served in
Christian America on the day ap.
pointed for National Thanksgiving
and that especial attention be given
that Mary shall be bountiiully sup.
piled with such portions OF the ma
tional bird, and with such other
delicacies, as are most congenial to
her."
"Just see his name at the bottom,
mamma-the governors namel''
shouted Mary. "And the letter is eli
ribbons and red wax on the back
Just to think he did that for mel"
"Yes, be did it for you, Mary, and
you shall have your own Thanks
giving Day. But what will you b.
thankful for, a week after the timer
Oh! I'll be thankful I'm 30 vel
again. Will that do? And can't
Just as well be thankful this week al
lastf"
And Mother Tolliver thought Oh,
Icould.-S. s. Times. =
L y
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1903-11-26

me to keep IL After the use OF six bottles skin
smooth and soft q baby's, This was . year
ago and have never had any trouble since.
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hus warding off the diseases common to spring and
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'ft and free Of all disfguring eruptions
ok diseases OF the skin and write us if you desire
pecial information. This will cost you nothing.
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The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1903-11-26

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The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1903-11-26

At the capitol the governor was
very busy. 1t was near the end OF
his term, and he had a great deal to
do. But he read Nary's letter twice,
and then called a messenger.
"Billie," he said, Ego down town
and get the biggest turkey you can
get, and express it, with a lot oicran.
berries and celery, and all sorts Of
Thanksgiving goodies, to this ad-
Dress"
Then he called his clerk, and sent
Mary a letter.
The Monticellonian., 1903-04-30
AT THE STATE CAPITAL.
All Business Was Suspended to Vel
 come the President.

Lincoln, Neb.. April 2S.=The ar rival of President Roosevelt's special train at Lincoln, Monday afternoon, was announced by chorus of factory whistles. At this signal all the stores in town were closed, and remained locked up until after the departure of the president and his party. The weather was fine.
 The military escort formed a pageant that has not been eqnalled in Lincoln since the recruiting of troops for the Spanish-American war. In addition to the survivors of the civil war that found representation in the parade, were the First regiment Ne braska national guards, with regi- mental band, and the cadet battalions from the University of Nebraska and the Nebraska Wesleyan university, with the bands of the two organiza- tions. All schools and colleges in the city had been closed for the day, and those of the students who did not participate in the parade were assem- bled at the statehouse to listen to the president During the time talk en for the movement of the parade from the Union station 10 the cap itol. an old Spanish cannon was manned and Justify fired by students. The Mckinley memorial chimes and other church bells rang out in the paean of welcome. The building, from the dome down, was mass of red, white and blue bunting, while many business houses also were dee orated.
 The 5o,Ooo population of Lincoln was increased nearly twice that amount by the influx of visitors in the afternoon.
 The president spoke from stand erected on the capitol grounds.
The Monticellonian., 1903-04-30
THE STOP AT HASTINGS.
Greeted by Large Crowd and De-
 Hvered m Address

Hastings, Neb., April 2s.-President Roosevelt reached here at 10:15 Mon- day morning. He was greeted by a large crowd, and made an address from the depot steps. The president spoke of the forestry situation in Ne braska, saying that as the people of the state were protecting the original scanty forest, they now had a more and better natural forest than ever be- fore. But the work should not stop, he said the people should continue the planting of trees. The federal bureau of forestry, he said, is CO., operating directly with the tree planters in different parts of the state. At the conclusion of his speech the president was taken for a short drive, in the course of which he made an address to the school children from his carriage.
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CALLED IT A BATTLE SONG.
It May Have Been an '.Aye Maria," II ut the Painter Couldn't
 Think So.

Guests at musical parties are not com mony expected to be especially attentive. They may talk to any extent, dependent largely on the amiability of their hostess But the conduct of a foreign painter in New York surprised his hostess the other night. It also surprised the guests at this enter tainmeut given in his honor. He was seat cd in the front row, and was the most con spicuous person in the room next to the popular contralto, who had just begun 10 sing Before she had finished the first verse the guest of honor arose, walked to his hostess. said goodnight, and prepared to leave. relates the New York Sun.
 But you won't go now in the midst of her song, said the hostess. It IS an Ave Maria IL would embarrass her terribly"
 By this time all eyes were turned on the painter, but he seemed quite indifferent
 She may call 1t an Ave Maria, 3 he said. Il should say it was battle song"
 With that comment the painter left the house He has not been allowed to enter 1t again.
The Monticellonian., 1903-04-30
OMINENT PHYSICIANS PRESCRIBE PERUNA. I@R Dr. M. C. Gee, of San Francisco, Says
 #fYM "Pe-runa is of Especial Bene I%1H| NM fit to WOmen."

Peruna is able to cure catarrh wher- ever it may be located by it's direct action upon the mucous membranes. Catarrh means infamed mucous mem- branes. Peruna acts at once to cleanse and inVigOrate the catarrhal condition of the mucous membrane no matter where it may occur in the body. It's action is the same on the mucous lining of the nose as on the mucous lining of the bowels. It cures the catarrhal in- flammation wherever it may occur.
 Dr. R. Robbins, Muskogee, l. T., writes:
 "Peruna is the best medicine I know of for cough and to strengthen a weak stomach and to give appetite. Beside prescribing it for catarrh, have ordered it for weak and debilitated people, and have not had patient but said it helped him. 1t is an excellent medicine and it fits so many cases.
 "I have large practice, and have chance to prescribe your Peruna. l hope you may live long to do good to the sick and suffering"
 We say Peruna cures catarrh. The people say Peruna cures catarrh. Promi- ncnt men and women all over the United States from Maine to California do not hesitate to come out in public print to say that Peruna is what it is recommended to be. an internal, sys- temie eatarrh remedy that cures catarrh, wherever it may be located.
The Monticellonian., 1903-04-30
After Four Months in Bed.

Townsville, Ky April 27th.-Mrs J. J. Monson, who has been Ill for over eight years, says:
 "Yes, t is truly wonderful I am 36 years of age and for the last eight years l have suffered with acute Kidney trouble.
 Il tried all the doctors within reach and many other medicines, but got no relief till 1 used that new remedy, Dodd's Kidney Pills.
 q was confined to my bed for four months this winter and had such pain in my side 1 couldn't get good breath l had smoth- ering spells, was light t-headed and had given up ali hope, for l didn't think l could live long
 After had taken a few of Dodd's Kid ney Pills l began to improve and kept on till now, as you can see. 1 am well.
 T have been up and down doing my own work for some time now and haven't felt pain or weakness since.
 Il praise the Lord for my wonderful res toration to health and will always recom- mend Dodd's Kidney Pills
The Monticellonian., 1903-04-30
A CONSTANTLY increasing number


 A of physicians prescribe Peruna in
 their regular practice. It has proven its merits so thoroughly that even the doctors have overcome their prejudice against so called patent medi- cines and recommend it to their patients.
 Peruna occupies a unique position in medical science. It is the only internal systemic catarrh remedy known to the medical profession today. Catarrh, as every one will admit, is the cause of one half the diseases which affiict mankind. Catarrh and catarrhal diseases atfiict one-half of the people of United States.
 F. H. Brand, NJ. D., of Moltena, H., uses Peruna in his practice. The follow ing case is an example of the success he has through the use of Peruna for ca tarrE.
 Dr. Brand says: Mrs. e. age 2s, had been a sufferer from catarrh for the past seven years; could not hear plain and had watery eyes. She came to me almost physical wreck. She had tried the Copeland cures and various other so-called specialists, and had derived no benefit from them. SEe told me she did not want to spend any more money on
The Monticellonian., 1903-04-30
Dr.. Nj. (. Gees Experience.

Dr. NJ. C. Gee is one of the physicians who endorse Peruna. In a letter written from 513 Jones street, San Francisco, Cal, he says:
 "Tbere is q general objection on the part Of The pracficing physician 10 ad- vOcafe patent medicines. But when any one medicine cures Hundreds of people, if demonstrates ifs own value and does nof need The endorSeH1e1f 01 The profession.
 "Peruna has performed so many wonderful cures in San Francisco fhai am convinced that II is q valuable remedy. Ihave frequently advised ifs use for women, as I find 1T insures regular and painless meHsfruaff0n, cure $ Ieucorrh9a and cyariaH troubles, and builds mp The entire Sysfen. I also consider 1T one Of The flIesf cafarrh remedies IknOw of. Heartily endorse your medicine. '---M. (. dee, M. D.
 Women are especially liable to pelvic catarrh, female weakness as it is com monly called. Especially in the first few weeks of warm weather do the dis agreeable symptoms female weakness make themselves apparent. In crisp, cold weather chronic sufferers with pei vie catrrrh do not feel so persistently the facilitating effects of the drain upon the system. but at the approach of summer with it's lassitude and tired feelings. the sufferer with pelvic catarrh feels the need of a strengthening tonic.
 Peruna is not only the best spring tonic for such cases but if persisted in will effect a complete cure. Write fora copy of Health and Beauty written especially for women by Dr. Hartman. If you want to read of some cures also, write for copy of Facts and Faces. /" That will surely convince you that our claims are valid.
 If you do not derive prompt and satis. factory results from the use of Peruna, write at once to Dr. Hartman, giving full statement of your case and he will be pleased to give you his valuable ad. vice gratis.
 Address Dr. Hartman, President of The Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus. Ohio
The Monticellonian., 1903-04-30
TOLD OF THE TOILERS.

Germany has SIT national trade unions. with total membership of nearly 100000.
 Eege. the great iron center of Bel gium, has 3o,009 workmen employed in the gun-making industry alone.
 In Austria. no trade union, as such, can engage in "a strike. Strikes must be conducted by secret organization.
 X bank will be opened at Christiania, Sweden, to provide cheap loans for workmen. These loans will be given at 9iia and four per cent.
The Monticellonian., 1903-04-30
TRE GUEST 0F NEBRASKA.
President Roosevelt Puts in a Day Among the Principal Cities
 of Nebraska.
AN EARLY START FROM GRAND ISLAND.
The Days Run Included short Stops at Hastings. Lincoln, Fremont and Number of Smaller Places. Ending at Omaha in the EYen- ing.

Grand Island. Neb., April 28- President Roosevelt made an early start, Monday, on what promises to be busy week. He broke the ground on the new Carnegie library, and then delivered q short address in front of the high school at 9:15. He then left for Hastings, where he was scheduled to arrive at 10:10 a. m.
 Gov. Mickey and Senators Dietrich and Willard joined the president here. >1 As
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bIe her any more. "This is only one case of the many l have treated with your valuable medi- cine ''-F II. Brand, NJ. D.
 Catarrh may invade any organ of the body; may destroy any function of the body. It most commonly attacks the head, nose and throat, but thousands upon thousands of cases of catarrh of the lungs, stomach, kidneys, bladder and other pelvic organs have been cured by Peruna.
The Monticellonian., 1903-04-30
KLONDIKE GOLD OUTPUT.
The Estimate of the CIean-Up For the Present Year Is Given as
 SI5.oOO,OOO.

Seattle, Wash, April 2s.-A special to the Postlntelligeneer from Daw- son says sluicing out the creeks in the klondiile has begun. The estimat- ed output for the present year is giv- en as S15,0oo.0O0, as against $l2,ooo,- GOO for last year.
 Gov Congdon makes the statement that Canada will not establish an as say and dgoldpurchasing office at Daw- son. This means that Seattle will continue to handle nearly all of the northern gold.
The Monticellonian., 1903-04-30
The Repentant MIX Dealer.

A milk dealer whose realization of his sins was coincident with his retirement from business has mailed to City Collector Bran decker Sl and the following letter:
 'Inclo>td you will find Sl which l trust you will place on the books ot your depart ment as payment by me for the one months $ time that nave been selling milk without A license.
 Now have given up the milk business, for belong to Jesus. and must render unto Caesar the things that are Caesars Meet me in heaven F. J. T.'-Chicago :. Tribune.
The Monticellonian., 1903-04-30
NUMEROUS SHORT STOPS.
Hastings. Lincoln, Fremont and Sew
 eraI small Places Scheduled.

Omaha, Neb.. April 2s.-The presi- dents tour through Nebraska, Mon day, included stops at Hastings, Lin coin and Fremont. and number of small towns. The train was due to arrive in Omaha at , p. m., and elab- crate preparations were made for en- tertaining the party After drive through the city dinner was served at the Omaha club, and President addressed the public at the colosseum in the evening.
The Monticellonian., 1903-04-30
4 Sudden DroD,

"Yep, sad Dakota Dan resting his glass on the bar, ne pretended 10 be d friend of mine, but he wusn't. Last summer he done me dirty, sneakin trick-sold me a saddle that wusn't his'n, and l had to give it up."
 suppose you were not very friendly with him after that"
 Nope T dropped him then and thar His widder married he sheriff last week. kan sas City Journal
The Monticellonian., 1903-04-30

His Little Joke-La Montt-"Did you ever hear the story of the oyster soup we have at our boarding housez' La Moyne Think not It Is good story" La Montt-"No, there is nothing in t.'- Chicago Daily News.
The Monticellonian., 1903-04-30

puther on Pe- runa and told-her ! to come back in , two weeks. The , effects were won ! derful. The cast 1 down look she had , when l first saw ! her had left her ' and a smile adorn- |, ed her face She . told me she felt a ' different woman, |. her hearing was
 ] improved and her
 .eyes did not trou-
The Monticellonian., 1903-04-30
The Wrong Counter.

Mrs. Bargain Hunter-I want 10 get 'The Man with the Hoe"
 Clerk tat hosiery counter r)-G ou'll ind the man with the ho.e-N Y. Times.
The Monticellonian., 1903-04-30

A nervous irritable mother often the verge of hysterics herself The trouble between children and their mothers too often due to the fact that the mother has female weakness entirely bear the strain her that governing child nvoes impossible for her do anything calmly She help condition due suffering and shattered caused by derangmen of the uterine with backaeh headache and all kinds and the of prostratien
 finds that she cannot be calm and quiet with her children that her condition needs and she
 
 This will build strengthen child without The children realize difference seeing their mother qet will themselves become quiet.
The Monticellonian., 1903-04-30

Mrs. Bates-"You must miss your hus- band awfully, Mrs Stipple, he was such a good man. Mrs. Stipple-"Miss him. guess do! l always depended upon him 50 10 whistle the dog into the house at night - Boston Transcript.
The Monticellonian., 1903-04-30
Left for ConstantinopIe.

Venice, April 2s.-Brig.- Gen. Leon- ard Wood, Maj. Scott and Lieut.. Me Coy left here, Monda.H, by rail for Constantinople, whence they will sail for Egypt.
The Monticellonian., 1903-04-30
Nine Persons Injured.

New York, April 2s.-While run ming at full speed a trolley car on the New York and Queens County electric railroad, filled with passen- gers. left the rails at North Beach, l.. l., Sunday night. Nine persons were injured.
The Monticellonian., 1903-04-30
Somewhat Different.

Ping nat became of your cousin who used 10 sell boots and shoesy
 Pong Hes running saloon ln Ari- zonia, where he sells booze and shoots.- Cincinnati Enquirer.
The Monticellonian., 1903-04-30

I am sure Piso's Cure for Consumption saved my life three years ago.-Mrs. Thos. Robbins, Maple Street, Norwich, N. Y, Feb. r. 1900.
The Monticellonian., 1903-04-30

Experience Is keen knife that hurts, while 1t extracts the cataract that binds De Linod.
The Monticellonian., 1903-04-30

Those who persistently abuse man while living and praise him when dead, are prop erly open to suspicion Chicago Journal.
The Monticellonian., 1903-04-30

An Effective Disguise-"H flows he going 10 disguise himsef!" He says hes going To the ball as rich man. Detroit Free Press
The Monticellonian., 1903-04-30

On the road to success there Is an urgent demand for rapid ansit-Puek
The Monticellonian., 1903-04-30

"The Klean, Kool Kitchen Kind" Is the trade mark on stoves which enable you to cook in comfort in a cool kitchen.
The Monticellonian., 1903-04-30

Despondency is ingratituds; hope is G od . worship.-H. W Beeeher.
The Monticellonian., 1903-04-30

<, ,lndolenee never tires of doing notbing.- Chicago Daily News.
The Monticellonian., 1903-04-30

Money refunded for each package of Putnam Fadeless Dyes if unsatisfactory.
The Monticellonian., 1903-04-30

Adversity is the diamond-dus Heaven poli>hes its jewels with.-Leighton.
The Monticellonian., 1903-04-30

Sincerity is the highest quality of good nanners= Emerson
The Monticellonian., 1903-04-30

We hand folks over to God . mercy, and show none ourselves.-George Eliot.
The Monticellonian., 1903-04-30
To Cure n Cold in One Day.

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. AN
 druggists refund money if it fails to cure. 25c.
The Monticellonian., 1903-04-30

Elf Vegetable doing had the birth well
 
  to Lydia first 
 medicine Gdend ing 70 Pinkhans Vegetable Compound. Francisco. Cal" (March 16 1901l
 FREE MEDICAL ADVICE TO WOMEN. If is anything like special adyice write freely Pnkham Address Her advice her advice helpful nm
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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-11-30
LANDL ORD USES HOSE AND
GUN TO GUST TENNIS
Cincinnati Man Cuts Holes Second Floor at
Family Below Him.

CINCINNATI, Ohio, Nov. 29.-Feudal
fighting that had been going on at 1888
Richmond street for a week today cul-
minated in an incipient riot in the
central part Of the city. Murder and
lynching We're narrowly averted.
The premises on Richmond street
are owned by A. T. Anderson, who oc-
cupied the second floor, while the
family of William S. Ford, as tenant
occupied the first floor.
The feud was between the Ander-
sons and the. Fords. The lat
ter having paid their rent, An
derson could not eject them, and
he attempted two days ago to turn
the Fords out by turning the water on
the upper floor and flooding them out,
damaging his own property over $1,000.
Yesterday he fired repeatedly through
holes made in the floor. At one time
when there was fusillade of shots
from the upper floor, Mrs. Ford and her