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Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-02-05
CHAPTER II.

When Anterior returned with the doc
tor. little knot OF workmen were stand.
ing near the door OF the office whittier
the manager was speedily borne when
Gripp made the truth known to the
clerks. who had observed the ironworker
running past.
The doctor entered the Office in his
brisk way, glanced at the man lying On
the sofa in the back room felt his pulse
and shook his head. Atherton. who was
standing at his elbow, opened his mouth
to speak, but his question was anticipat-
ed by one of the owners, who had entered
the mill yard just as the manager was
borne to the Office
What do you say, Doctor"
He is dying"
Anterior started He looked around
him guilty. His hands trembled. lie
wondered il anybody observed his man
ner. But all were looking Qurstioningly
at the doctor.
1T is apopleXy-and a very bad case at
that"
is there nothing you can do for him ?
DO You require whatever may
be needed, command u.s." said the owner
earnestly.
I'VE can do very little. Our art is
futile in many instances-thiS. | fear, is
one of them said the doctor; "the usual
remedies will he tried" he added. as lie
took of his coat, and, calling upon those
near him. busted himself with the in
sensible manager
In the meantime, MIR. Mccker was ques-
toniug the clerks.
when did this happen? How long is
il since he was seized? Where was Pc
ters?"
The clerks We're silent, One made a
sign, indicating Mr. Gripp, who was
standing near, looking now at the group
working with the manager, now at Athcr.
ton.
II was worthy OF note that Athcrtou
did not at any time meet Mr.. Gwpp',
eye. Once or twice he glanced at Mr.
Gripp furtively,
MIR. Peters" said Gripp in calm
tone. as he looked straight at the owner
"he was talking to Mr. Athcrtuu in tn,
yard. when he fell-droppcd just as il
| he had been shot, Just little while ago
| Not more than ten or twelve minutes
\ may he not 81 long
! ''Ah! Were you nearT"
Not near enough to prevent him fron
| falling"
Il see blood on HIM. How did tina
4 come theret"
II think he struck his head-at l,as
there was a piece Of iron just where h,
fell, Mr.. Atherton was nearer to hin
than l was"
Tell US all about 1t, AthertonT sal,
the owner.
Tue puddlsr swallowed the lump tina
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-02-05
Never Heard of Her.

On a crowded trolley car the Other
morning two men were carrying on &
conversation between glanccs at thcil
respective newspapers. The older maj
was commenting upon some i.4Siden
that had evidently occurred the even
ing previous and his companion wa!
listening as attentively as he coult
and study the market report in from
of his eyes.
THAT speech was worthy Of Mrs
Malaprop," said the dignitied old gen
tleman.
All" replied his companion, look
ing up with sudden interest. us sh,
friend of yours? Do l know herr
With peculiar expression on hi
face the older man glanced at thu
bland youth as he answered:
mo. She's a myth" Then lie CAV
lis undivided attention to his ncwspa
per.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-02-05

An exchange unusual if not unpre.
cedented in church history and mark
ed by the spirit Of true brotherly feel
ing lately took place between the
Methodists and Lutherans in Roanoke
Va. When they were at the height Of
their prosperity the Lutherans built a
handsome stone house of worship,
which cost them $4,000 and which
seats 700 persons. They got fine or
gan and everything of the best and
costliest style and in their enthusiasm
expended more than they intended and
had to borrow $4,000. Then came Il
squabble about the pastor and the
choir, the attendance fell off and the
congregation was sadly divided. until,
having lost its best men, the society
found it difficult to raise the money to
pay the interest on the debt in addition
to the regular running expenses. In
the meantime the MethOdists had pros
pered and needed a new and larger
church. The Lutherans heard of 1t
and offered the trade. The offer was
accepted The Methodists took the
$50, 900 church off their hands, assum-
ed the mortgage of $4,000, paid them
$4,000 cash and gave them in eX-
change their old house of worship.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-02-05

dcrs came to cease work Anterior, whose
thoughts were on the dead man, and
whose conscience upbrnided him for press
ing quarrel that was the indirect means
Of shortening Peters life. had his coat
and dinner pail in his hands. He looked
about his furnace to see that everything
was as it should be- and was turning 20
step out Of the side Of the open mill,
when he heard a shout, and observed the
workmen near him looking in startled
way toward the machinery.
Atherton turned Ids head The sight
he beheld caused him to toss his coat and
pail from Eirn. The puddler leaped for.
ward with loud cry.
(To be continuedI
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-02-05
MAIL ORDER BUSINESS.
Great Growth of the business Shown
by Chicago Houses.

Great Growth of the business Shown
by Chicago Houses.
The total volume of business done by
the mail order houses of Chicago,
writes William Il. Curtis, in the Rec
ordHerald, is about $40,O00,O00 year.
1t is peculiar to Chicago, although
there are imitators in several other cit
les. One firm in Chicago does trade
Of SIS. 100000; another $12,000,000. 1t
Is cash business. The money must
accompany the order. About 40 per
cent of their receipts are in postottice
money orders. 30 per cent in express
orders, 20 per cent in currency that
comes in ordinary letters and 10 per
cent in postage stamps. People are
very careless about sending money,
and it Is the highest possible tribute
to the honesty and efficiency of the
postal service that so little is lost The
other day one of the big firms received
a 500 bill and seven silver dollars in
an ordinary envelope so thin that the
coins could be counted through the
paper, and every postoffice clerk that
handled the letter must have known
that it contained silver money. Nor is
this exceptional. One firm here re-
ceives not less than $3,0O0,000 annually
in currency through the mails and the
clerk in charge tells me that while
there are mistakes and losses every
day, they are comparatively insignia
cant and are due to the carelessness
Of the senders rather than to the dis
La.,as.t.. af tln Hil. InIalaunS
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-02-05

The constant tongue flashing OF
his spouse so nettled Newark gen.
tleman that he invoked the law to
repress her. The magistrate decided
that a wife, in her own home, has
legal right to exercise h converse
tional power to any extent-to jaw,
sCold, Ieproach, and otherwise sling
hard words at the unfortunate man
she had sworn to love, honor and
obey.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-02-05
The Iron Workers Daughter
HOWARD FORESTER.
HOWARD FORESTER.
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has a friend in the office more influential
than you, Peters. lie controls the stock
and can control YOU But If you want
my furnace for another pet, you are wet
come - It, Only I'd prefer to give you
better grounds for my discharge. Are
you rcndyY
For answer, Peters suddenly seized IN
NIX haudlc from a bundle standing on end
at his right hand. The iron worker sprnng
back. Then he called himself coward
for rccOilng; his rage was expressed in
his face rs he said between his cicnchcd
teeth:
II might have known it, Peters
He advanced suddenly in a threaten
ing manner; but before he came within
reach Of the manager the latter dropped
tho nx handle and fell bnck.
He dropped so suddenly that the pud-
der aud Grip looked around to see If
any one were near. The same thought
occurred to both--that Peters was fcllcd
with stone or missile Of some sort.
Then they looked at each other wonder
iugIy, and with one impulse stopped over
the fallen man
Atherton. who was frightened, turned
to Grip with pnlug face and trcm-
bling voice.
MIR. Grip, we'd best send for a,doc-
tor, quick"
Grip placed hand under the fallen
managers head, and withdrawing il with
shuddcr, replied:
"l'm afraid it's not much use"
"Iie amt dead, Grippe"
Hes the next thing to it, them said
Grip.
Then he stood up and looked at the
puddIcr calmly
'"rhis Is bad busincss-a very bad
business, Mr.. Athprton."
The irouworker rose and confronted
the other.
What do you mean, Gripp|
He scrutinizcd the solitary witness of
the occurrence anSiously. bending for
ward in his carncstncss. The involuntary
action was not unnotced by Mr.. Gripp.
81 said it was u bad business. The
man is dead Feel his head where it
struck the lump of iron lying there"
But Atherton. instead Of placing his
hand on the back OF the fallen mans
head, placed it over his heart.
'lIe is living He's in faint. Hear
ilul DItullt. IL ~ LOT u uOtlOT. lOU
stay by him.
zone word, Atherton."
The puddlcr looked back impatienty.
Before you go, let us understand each
other"
What, in the name of heaven, do you
meanY AthcrtOn asked rs he wheeled
about angrly.
III I'm sworn to tell the whole truth
mind, the whole truth-and he Dies
1T is not likely you'll he asked to swear
If he lives" Anterior retorted.
You don't look at it as l do"
Grpp shook his head.
What you said, even IL you hadn't
jumped at him"
Jumped at him! Wasn't excusa
bc-and him holding an AK handle, lift
ing it, ready TO brain me-"
ALI but who was aggravating him
Who threatened? Who said he'd have
grounds to discharge them-and Wen
back to old sores. and raked up ole
scoresY
Grip! You Internal"
Grip put mp hand snccringly
Best free yourself nr this mans blood
before you spill mine. Dan Athcrton
But I'm not your enemy. Go for help
III not tell more than can help telling
-on-on your account. Go now-gow
! When Dan Athcrton ran for the toc
tor, fear. the fear horu Of a sudden over
, mastering horror lent swiftness to hi,
, feet.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-02-05
Rather AN odd Coincidence,

so that young man wants to marry
your" said Mabels father.
Yes" was the reply,
DO you know how much his income
isY"
NO, but It's an awfully strange coin,
cidence."
What do you meanT
Herbert asked the very same ques,
ton about you."-Washington Times.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-02-05
uncoYerinR Pompeii.

At the present rate OF progress sew.
enty years will elapse before Pompeii
is entirely uncovered. 1t u thought,
as much treasure remains as has been
exhumed.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-02-05
Cruelty M Name for Ii.

Clara-Don't you think it is cruel to
wear birds on hatsp
Maude-Worse that that-it's un
fashionable. brooklyn Life
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-02-05
The Oldest Perfumes.

The Oldest perfumes were those ~
covered from Egyptian tonihs, 1,6C0 t.
3nS Yeas before the Christian era.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-02-05

BoOkkeep-rs and wssLerwcmen o.
ways know where TO draw In. line.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-02-05


Read how to cure the kidneys ara
keep them we'll
Mrs. James Beck OF 314 West
Whitesboro street Rome, n. Y, says:
81 was troubled with my kidneys for
eight or nine years; had much pain in
my back; as time went on | could hard
~ endure it; | could not stand except
for few moments at time; | grew
weak and exhausted: | could not even
do light housewOrk, let alone washing
ana ironing; could not stoop or bend;
my head ached severely; | was in pain
from my head down to my heels; cen
tering in the kidneys it was a heavy,
steady, SiCllpning ache; could not rest
nights, and got up mornings weak and
tired. | thought | was about done for,
when | saw DOan'S Kidney Pills adj
vertised for kidney complaints, and got
them at BrOughton X Graves drug
store. Within Il week after commence
ing their use | began to improve, and
from that time on rapidly grew better.
| used five boxes in all and was cured.
| have recommended Doan'S Kidney
Pills to many others, and my case
| ought to convince the most Skepttcal
sufferer to give them fair trial
A FREE TRIAL of this great kid
ney medicine which cured Mrs James
Beck will be mailed on application to
any part of the United States. Ad.
dress Foster Milburn Co, Buffalo, n.
Y. For sale by all druggists, price 80
cents per box.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-02-05
Women Suffer

Hard TO attend 10
daily duties with a
back that aches like
the tootlache. \
w 0 m a MS kidneys
give her constant
trouble. Backache is
the first warning of
sick kidneys and
should never be neg
lCCted.
Urinary disorders
annoy, cmburraSs
and worry woman
k in d. Dangerous
diabetes, drOpsy and
Bright's disease are
sure to follow IL the
kidneys are neglected
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-02-05

this and Billion Dollar
Grass are the two most
wonderful grasses of the
century. BROMUs pro,
ducess tons and Million Q
Grass IL tons OF hGy and
lots ana lots OF pGSturage
, besides, per acre Grows
wherever GotI In found
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1903-10-21
STATE SOUTH CAROLINA.
Laurens County,
In Court Common Pleas

III COurt common Eleas.
Willie Jones, Plaintiff, against w. Il.
Crews, A. II. Sullivan, Jas. II. Crews,
Piedmont Savings and Investment
Company, j. H. Wharton, Stanyarne
Wilson, Defendants.
PURSUANT to decree OF tho Court
of Common Pleas in above-sta'ed case,
l will sell on Salesday in November
next. it being the second day of the
month, at public outcry to the highest
bidder during legal hours of sale, all
that lot, piece or parcel of land, lying,
being and situate within the iucorpor-
ated limits Of the city of Laurens, con-
tanning One and %one-fourth Acres, moro
or less and bounded by lands of Col. j.,
W.. Ferguson, n. b. Dial, Esq, j.. G.
Owings, John NJ. Hudgens, ct al.
Terms of pSale-One-half cash, the
balance on a credit of twelve months,
with bond Of purchaser and mortgage
OF promises, with interest from day of
sale, with leave to pay the whole bid in
cash. II purchaser fails to comply with
his bid, the same will be resold at his
risk on same or some subsequent Sales
day, purchaser to pay for papers.
JOHN f.. BOLT, C.C.C.P.
Oct. o, 1903-td.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1903-10-21
STATE SOUTH CAROLINA,
Laurens County,
Iu Court Common Pleas.

j. @. Moon and Isabella Manley, Plain
tiIs, against Sarah Henderson, Henry
Young Spoon, ct al, Defendants.
PURSUANT to decree in the above
stated case, [ will FELL at public cutlery
to the highest bidder, at Laurens g. H.,
s. O., on Salesday in November next,
being Monday the I'd day of the month,
during the legal hours for such safes,
the following described property, to wit:
All that parcel or tract of land, con-
tanning one hundred acres mere or less,
situate in the county and state above
named, and bounded by lands OF w. l.,
Gray, Jo-eph III. Sullivan, Government
place and estate OF j. b. Johnson, and
others.
Terms of Sale-One-half cash, the
balance with interest from day of sale,
secured by bond Of the purchaser and
mortgage OF the premises due at twelve
months from day of sale, with leave to
the purchaser to pay for papers. Ii the
terms of sale arc not complied with, the
land will be re-sold on the same or some
subsequent Salesday on same terms, at
risk of former purchaser.
JOHN F. BOLT, C C.C.p.
October 8, I903-td.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1903-10-21
STATE SOUTH
County of Laurens.
Court of Common Piers.

Court of Common Piers.
S. w. Simpson, Plaintiff, against Dave
Simpson, ct al.
PURSUANT to q decree of the Court
in the above-stated case, | will sell at
public cutlery to the highest bidder, at
Laurens G.. H., S. c., on Salesday i'm
November, being Monday the second
day of the month, during the legal
hours of sale, the following described
property, to wit:
All that lot, piece or parcel of land
lying, being and situate in Laurens
County, State Of South Carolina, con-
taiping One Hundred and Nineteen
Acres, more or less, bounded by land Of
John N. Wright, j. d. M. Shaw, Mrs.
Mary Madden, Mrs. Dolly Madden and
others.
Terms OF Sale-Onc-halfcash, balance
on credit of twelve months, with inter
est from day of sale, secured by bond
and mortgage of the premises sold,
with leave to the purchaser to pay his
entire bid in cash. Purchaser to pay
for papers. If purchaser fails to com
ply with bid, premises will be re-so'd
on same or some subsequent Salesday
at his risk.
j. +. BOLT, C.C.c.r.
Oct. g., I903-td.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1903-10-21
Many Mothers of n Like Opinion.

Mrs. Pilmer, OF Cordova, Iowa, says:
cone of my children was subject to
Group of n severe type, and the giving
of Chamberlain's Remedy promptly,
always brought relief. Many mothers
in this neighborhood think the same as
[ do about this remedy and want no
other kind for their children" For
sale by Laurens Drug Co.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1903-10-21

| have my orders. You have shown me
no to disregard them. 1 cannot
take 1t upon myself to do SO. 1 dare
not"
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1903-10-21
Excursion Train

Aud intermediate Points To Spartan
burg, S. c., and Return,
November Sd. o
Via Charleston s. Western Carolina
Railway, account
Exhibition of the Great BARNUM
& BAILEY SHOWS.
Round-Trip rate from Waterloo $3.50
L.aurens, 81 ,l5, Enoree rs cents, Wood
ruff 65 cents. Correspondingly Low
Rates from all Intermediate Points.
Special Train leaves Waterloo, s a.. m.
Laurens $50 a. m. Enoree S.55 a.. M;
Woodruff, 9.10 a. M, arriving at Spar
tanburg 8 SIS a. m, Returning leave
.Spartanburg $50 p. m, November 3rd,
but for the convenience of those desir-
ing to remain to witness the evening
performance, all tickets will be good to
return, leaving Spartanburg 1910! noon,
November 4th.
For further information, apply to
your Ticket Agent. or
Ernest Williams,
Genl Pass. Agt, Augusta, Ga.
Geo. IL. Bryan, Greenville, S, G..
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-03-12
paWTUxET.

Although the Mission Workers OF Trim
ity chapel are not planning for any sup
pers or sales during the Lenten season
they arc none the less busy at their week
" meetings In sewing for needy families
or for individuals and the meeting yester-
day which was held at the home OF Miss
Idllias Bloomer was well attended.
The organization has done a consider
able amount OF work lor St Mary's or
phanage and Is planning to visit IL In
few weeks.
The special Lenten service at Trinity
chapel last night proved extremely In
teresting and was we'll attended.
There was an unusually large attendan-
ce at the contests In the Firemen's pool
tournament last night and they we'll re-
paid by witnessing very close match
between w. Hughes and Raymond Sim
mons who finished the game with only
a difference OF four balls. Hughes win
ming.
The second OF the contests was be-
tween John Fairman and Raymond Sim
mons. the former winning by 20 balls.
An imprumptu bowling match also con-
tributed to the interest OF the evening.
Choppeauonset council 1918, Royal Ar
canum, had It's semi-monthly meeting
asst night in Odd Fellows hall on Broad
street.
The river at the falls presented an In
spring sight during the day yesterday.
which was enjoyed by many strangers
passing through the village.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-03-12
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natisn, bloating. irritability. wornout
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ssllow complexion.
II your water when allowed 70 remain
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In evidence that your kidneys and blad-
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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-03-12

Pain or dull ache In the hack Is un-
mistakable evidence OF kidney trouble.
II is Natures timely warning TO show you
that the track of health Is not clear.
II these danger signals are unheeded
more serious results are sure TO FOLLOW;
Bright's disease, which Is the worst form
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The mild and the extraordinary effect
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Backache, Uric Acid and Urinary Trouble
DIR. Kilmer A. Co. Binghamton. N. Y:
Gentlemen:-When l wrote YOU last
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from backache. rheumatism % ana an,a usi,
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