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Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1903-12-26
Old Nibs.

Whom was a boy we played a
game called "Old Nibs." 1t was fear
fully and wonderfully made. and was
played in and about roomy old
barn in the neighborhood.
"old NIbs," supposed to be de.
mon of internal conception, reigned
in the stable. He was transformed
from one Of the innocent bevy of
boys by n chance selection and imme.
diately retired to the barn to become
a monster-of hldeous mien.
Then we made sallies at the barn,
and brave was he who could Chamber
In at rear window and pass out at
another, trespassing upon the domain
of the'deS as he snorted in his lair.
On one occasion | slipped through
the hay NOV door frol-- an apple tree
hard by, and scrambled aloft on the
redolent hay. The adolescent accom-
plices on the ground we're supposed to
keep "old Nibs" busy while watch.
ed my chance to lock him out of his
own home; but they didn't! He came
crashing up the stairs after me,
smoke issuing from his nostrils. a
weird and mighty below emanating
from his throat,
stood for a moment almost para
lyzed with fear. Then my eye caught
the hay chute oriAce, and with one
fell swoop, I7dove for II, head first! II
was a leap for life on the spur OF the
moment, and while the execution was
good, the results we're poor.
Like the oni&nary hay chute, II was
big at the top, tapering to a small
hole at the bottom. The result may
be guessed stuck, head foremost in
the chute! not only stuck in the
chute, but stuck so tightly that ever
"Old Nibs" had to turn In with his
prosecutors and help extricate me.
Then they made me "Old Nibs.
That was the1same'
There are no games nowadays lik,
"Old Nibs." At least haven't motto
ed any such-and I'm not pessimisti
cal about boys and their games
either.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1903-12-26
RINGS TELL RAMS AGE.
Horn Cease to Grow at Regular Sea.
sons of the Year.

Horns Cease to Grow at Regular Sea.
sons of the Year.
When a rams constitution has been
undermined by the rutting season, the
horns cease to grow. nor do they be-
gin again until the spring Of the year.
when its green vegetation brings nour-
ishing food, and this is the cause of
the rings, which, therefore, indicate
the number of winters old a sheep Is.
This was my head mans theory, and
is, believe, correct one, for in the
smaller heads which | have examined
these rings conceded with the age OF
the sheep, as told by the teeth. Up
to five years the age of sheep can
always be determined by the teeth;
yearling has but two teeth. a two
year-old four teeth, a three-year-old
six teeth and a four-year-old or over.
eight teeth, or a full Exchange.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1903-12-26
QUEER poINes OF RIFLE BALL
Writer Tells Of Extraordinary Shot He
Once Made.

l myself made the most extraord-
mary shot at an antelope that | ever
heard of. which, however, has nothing
to do with good shooting, but rather
with the erratic course that a rife
ball may take. With several scouts,
white men and Indians, rode over a
hill, to see three or four buck ante
lope spring to their feet, run a short
distance and then stop to look.
made quick shot at one. which
dropped, and on going to him found
him not dead. though desperately
wounded. The animal had been stand.
ing broadside on his face toward my
left. The ball had struck the left
elbow, splintering the olecranon, pass
ed through the brisket. broken the
right humerus, turned at right angles
and gone back. cutting several ribs.
broken the right femur. then turned
again at right angles and came out
through the inside of the leg. and
struck the left hook Joint, which 1t dis
located and twisted off, so that 1t hung
by a very narrow string of hide.
never again expect to see SO extraord'
mary a course for a rifle ball.-Out'
ing
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1903-12-26
ABOUT FEAR
often Comes From Lack OF Right
Food.

OTten ZONES from Lack OF HIght
Food.
Napoleon said that the best fed
soldiers were his best soldiers, for
fear and nervousness come quickly
when the stomach is not nourished.
Nervous fear is a sure sign that the
body is not supplied with the right
food.
A Connecticut lady says: "For
many years had been a sufferer from
/ digestion and heart trouble and in
almost constant fear of sudden death,
the most acute suffering possible.
Dieting brought on weakness, emacia-
ton and nervous exhaustion and l
was a complete wreck physically and
almost wreck mentally.
II tried many foods, but could not
avoid the terrible nausea followed by
vomiting that came after eating until
| tried Grape-Nuts. This food agreed
with my palate and stomach from the
start. This was about a year ago.
Steadily and surely a change from
sickness to health came until now |
have no symptoms of dyspepsia and
can walk 10 miles day without being
greatly fatigued, | have not taken a
drop Of medicine since l began the
use of Grape-Nuts and people say |
look many years younger than !
really am.
my poor old sick body has been
made over and | feel as though my
head had been too. Life is worth liv-
Ing now and | expect to enjoy II for
many years to come IL can keep
away from bad foods and have Grape
Nuts" Name given by Postum Co.,
Battle Creek. Mich.
There's a reason.
Look in each package for a copy OF
the famous little book, The Road %
MELVILLE"
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1903-12-26
Not Far AWAY.

II was once" said a celebrated
preacher, "in Cornish mine some
hundreds Of feet down in the bowels
of the earth. Crawling down ladder.
and feeling that the temperature was
every moment getting warmer, said
to a miner who was accompanying
me: "Tt's getting very hot down
here; how far is 1t, do you think, to
the internal regions?'" "T don't
know exactly he replied, but IL you
let go you will be there in about two
minutes"
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1903-12-26
A Feminine Toast.

At a state Federation dinner. en-.
joyed by club women of the North.
west, in st. Paul, Mimi, a witty re-
Spouse to the toast. The Ideal Man"
ran as follows; Man is the paragon
of animals. On his own ground he
surpassed the lion in magnanimity, the
fox in acumen, the parrot In repartee.
the monkey in versatility, the ant in
thrift, the fish in self-control. the spider
in all that goes to make up valued
member Of society. dare say that. II
all the facts were known. man is more
Of an absolute success than the mule;
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1903-12-26
Beware of Ointments for Catarrh
that Contains Mercury.

mercury viii surely destroy the sense of smell and
completely derange the whole system when entering
II through the mucous surfaces. Such articles
should never be used except on prescriptions from
reputable physicians a. the damage they will do IL
ten fold 20 the good you can possibly derive from
them. Hairs Catarrh Cure. manufactured BY v. J.:
Cheney d Co., Toledo, o., contains mercury, and
is taken internally. acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces Of the system; In buying Halfs
Catarrh Cure be sure you get tho genuine. II IL
taken Internally and made in Toledo. Ohio, By Y. J.
Cheney d Co. Testimonials free.
sodby Druggists. Price 75c per bottle.
Hairs Family Pills are the best.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1903-12-26
The First Hunt.

The first soft snow has fallen
And the earth Is white with down
Get your hunting coat and mittens,
Bring the gun and call the houn';
Rabbit tracks are bon and plent't,
us M1s- i tsSi;a IN nc G,b gle ioi ~
Put q colo snatk I'm ypur pocket
And we're of behind the pack.
Trecking through the virgin blanket,
Veering woodward on the tack!
Cotton tails are sleeping snugly
Underneath the old brush heaps.
Now be ready when | stamp it,
Hi He flies in frightened leapsl
Gun to shoulder eye to Darrell
Quick as flash the trigger play
Sends the leaden missiles plunging
AT the wagging ball of grayl
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1903-12-26
India Rubber Imports.

The importation Of India rubber
into the United States last year ex.
ceeded 100000 pounds. and was
valued at more than $3o,0o0,000. The
imports have increased about 80 per
cent in the last ten years. over $780,.
100000 worth of manufactures from
India rubber are now turned out an.
nually from American factories.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1903-12-26
Second Thouahts.

Deacon c. had an Irish girl who
was decidedly verdant. The Deacon
was building a woodhouse on ground
which enclosed a we'll "And. shure."
said his servant. ARE ye goin' to move
the well?" Observing a smile on his
face, she added: "Ahl what a big
fool be. Shure iviry drop of water
would run out moving i'll"
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1903-12-26
Baths for School children.

All new schools in Switzerland have
a portion of the ground floor appro-
priated for baths. Each class bathes
about once fortnight, summer and
winter. Soap is used, and warm
bath is followed by cooler one. Sick
children and those having skin dis
eases are excluded
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1903-12-26
Dressing the Hair In Africa.

The Suk tribe in Africa work their
hair into kind Of bag-shaped matted
cnignon stiffened with clay. This
reaches almost to the waist. The Suk
also wears curious cape made OF
monkey skin rubbed soft. This cape
is not worn for warmth or protection
from the sun. but when 1t rains they
put the cape over their heads to pre-.
vent the clay being washed out of their
hair.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1903-12-26
NOT TO BE CAUGHT.
Railroad Porter Who Was Almost
Too Sharp.

'Oo OHdTps
Prof, D, we'll known ventril-
oquist, was bidding adleu to some
friends, when one Of them presented
him with little fox TERROR. to which
he had taken great fancy. The train
began to move, and there was no time
to get dog ticket; so when the cry
"Tickets!" was heard at a few sta
tons farther on, Prof. D popped
the dog into a small hamper, which
was labeled, Prof. D, Ventrilo-
quist," in bold letters. The dog be-
gan barking, which drew the porter's
attention to the hamper. The porter
read the label. then said to the pro-
lessor; I'm not taking any just now,
mister; I've been caught like that be-
fore"
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1903-12-26
Defined.

Who is wise? We who can learn
from everybody. Who is strong? He
who can control Sis passions. Who
is rich? He who1s satisfied with his
lot. Who is honorable? He who hon
ors others.-New York News.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1903-12-26

Ancient Clock Does Good Service.
The clock which has been placed in
the hall of the Holborn (Eng.) Dor.
ough council is at least $50 years old.
and has been in the possession of the
local authorities for that period. II
still keeps good time.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1903-12-26

II you want creamery prices do as
the creameries do, use JUNE TINT
BUTTER COLOR.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1903-12-26
Stops the Cough and
Works on the Cold
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. Price 25c.
Walked MANY Thousand MlIes.

An English postman died recently
leaving an authenticated record of hav
ing walked 211,O00 miles in the forty.
two years he was employed In the
postofflce.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1903-12-26

Out at Niles Corners, Iowa, these
has been another wedding and the re-
porter says; "And all things went as
merry as a marriage bell!" Seems like
we've heard that expression some
where before, Or was It another bell
We heard? The chestnut bell perhaps.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1903-12-26

Can't Hold EN-.

Can't Hold EN-.
Texas editor complains a write-up
of fire in his town is not news. for
the reason that everybody goes to the
fire and all know as much about the
affair as he does. In the interests OF
a good newspaper we would advise
claiming the rural populace during
periods of confagration
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1903-12-26

Mrs. Winsiows Soothing syrup.
For children teethlng, softens the gums reduces in.
Illumination, allays pain, cures wind collie Csc bottle
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1903-12-26

Piso's Cure for Consumption ia an ipfallibls
medicine f9s coughs asb- s,astssl,s w ''s's'-r'nf
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1903-12-26
Not For Him.

Sir Montague-"Where is thy serv-
ant. my lord?'
Sir Lancelot-"Gone to the market
place, Sir Montague, good fellow"
Sir M.-"Aye, aye, And what to
purchase, my lord?"
Sir LA song, sir; a most won.
drous and popular song, my dear
friend!"
Sir M.-"It's nameT
Sir L.-"Ah, it's name. prithee. is
'Hia--'"
But his sirlet had flown forthwith.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1903-12-26
NOW BE READY"

Ha! He leeps! He fallsl and nestles
Dead upon the crimsoned crest.
While the dogs with cruel yelpings
crowd about poor Bun abreastl
Over all the diamonds elisten.
Prism kissed and glinting, bright
with the glories Of the rainbow
Painted there by shafts OF light
What IL man that he should soil II
With the fruit Of fierce desire?
why the demon in him throbbing
burning IKE the breath Of fire?
Home at night al wet and weary.
Laden down with cotton-t tails.
Fascinating is the pastime
hunting rabbits In the valesl
Bisbee daily review., 1903-08-06
PASSED BAD MONEY
JOHN WILLIAMS ARRESTED IN
 PHOENIX.

clained to Have Come from Sisbee,
 and That He Received the Money
 from Some Ore Here or in cananea. .: News reached this city yesterday sf5se a young man named John Will Hams had been arrested in Phoen. x for having passed two bills raised from the g denomination to read, s1O. Both bills were passed in saloons.
 When arrested Williams claimed that he got both of the bills in this city, where he, claims eoa have been on Sunday last l9A thorough search sse the saloons 6fo this City failed lt6 te- Teaf the identity of Wifiiams9 aatheagh hes is said to have been X sbaFtendee If that Is profession, Re Certainly did not apply for a. position in Bisbee>
 Williams did not deny that he had passed the money which was discov- cred to be raised, but denied any i'm plication in the crime of having passed them knowingly or of having doctored them. j-st i6n
 Williams told the officers in Phoenix that he had been in Cananea for a few days prior to stopping of at Bisbee. He claimed that his home is in Louis jana, and that he came from there but short time ago.
 Williams is not sure that he got the money in Bisbee, but is of that i'm pression He remembers but one oc- currence in Cananea that could possi- bly, have been the one where he was buncoed into taking two bad bills. He gave a Mexican a twenty dollar bill for two tens. but at the time thought nothing of the matter.
 There is a strange connection with the arrest of Williams and recent hap penings in this city. Of late the D. cal banks have encountered the same work on paper money of the s2 de nomination. and il is said to represent the work of an expert and can be de- tected only by one who handles and is thoroughly conversant with the most infnitesimal marks on paper cur rency.
 A little over a week ago Cashier Gun ningham discovered one of the bills in his bank, which had been raised from a two to a ten, and at once set about finding the operator. NIT. Gun ningham was of the opinion that the guilty party was located in Bisbee, and trap was laid for him, but he didn't bite. It may now be possible that Williams is the one who operated here, and that after doing up several unsuspecting people in this section, he went to Phoenix, where he was nabbed by the officers. s
 Whoever did the work of raising the bills was an expert at his work, and it is said to equal anything in the.
Bisbee daily review., 1903-08-06
FAV0RABLEREP0R , FOX SAN PEDRO kVA0HVBfF FNbOBl eorERNmEHTs ENGINEER RECON.
 MENos THIS COUNTY. congressman Wilson at Benson for the) Purpose of conferrine with the Promoters of San Pedro Project.
 Benson Press.


 The directors of the San Pedro Valley Development association held a business meeting today and trans acted considerable business, besides discussing various matters
 Secretary Ferris, who has been can wasting the valley for members of the association, reported that he had se- cured about eighty names. and the acreage signed aggregates 12.OO0 acres. When the list is completed the acreage will amount to over 15 900 acres. About 95 per cent at least of the farmers will sign.
 Hon. J. F. Wilson, delegate to con gress, spent yesterday in Benson to make inquiry converting the associa- tion, and to gather data, that he may be. of assistance to the association while he is in Washington. MT. Will son said that MT. Lee had recently prepared his report on the irrigation of this valley, under the Hansborough- Newlands act. and that he had for warded it to the interior department at Washington. The report is very strong in our favor, and should induce the government to commence early operations in this valley. Besides the report, Mir. Lee will use his personal influence to assist us. In Colonel Wilson we also have a zealous worker in our behalf, and he will do us much good.
 The association has made rapid headway. accomplishing more in q half years time than any like assn ciation in the United States during the same length of time, and our farme1 should feel encouraged.
 MT. Lees report recommends that a large drilling machine be sent to this valley to try and find a second and larger flow of water which he De- lieves exists, as the formation indi- cates very strongly in that direction. It would not surprise uA' to learn most any day that a drilling machine had been ordered to this va ley and opera tions commenced.
Bisbee daily review., 1903-08-06
TOWN OF NAC0
 GUSTS CHINESE
DEPARTURE or
 THE YELLOW MoNGoLIAN.
Naco Would Not Stand for His pres encd so Hi Lo had to pull his
 Freight from Border Railroad TowL

John Chinaman is 10 more in. Mace There is, search warrant out for q Chinaman's queue and one of the par ty supposed to have been the last U see the Mongolian in his exit from the border town is of the opinion that the hirsuts appendage was missing. as HoweEer1 that nay be- Naco has sssod pat in her sdetsrmiRation, to rid the ,toyp of chinese and it is given to us -oas .geod authority that a deless- tion waited on the ehink- and used, a most forcible argument to persuade him to quit the place. Strangers in Naco will nbt be favored with glimpse of Hi To, for Hi Lo gSes put before Jack Game.
 When it was learned that the agent from the antipodes had made the as- sertion that he intended to ignore the unwritten law of the border and re- main in camp, some of the older heads thought it wise to think the matter over carefully before taking any ac- tion Then came that stinging re- buke from Douglas that the sister town would not submit 1o chinese rule nor allow slant eyed winks to be cast furtively at the maidens of the smelter city.
 That was enough. Naco thought but little more of the subject but pro- ceeded to act. Colonel Elliot was there but he was asleep when it all happened. He wasn't called into con sultation. But the Chinaman was. and it took but few well chosen words to induce him to part with all that he held dear in Naco and ''he has went
Bisbee daily review., 1903-08-06

counterfeit line ever seen in this pa : of the country.
 One of the bills which was passed in Bisbee is now in the possession of M. J. Cunningham, of the Bank of Bisbee, cnd to the untrained eye is fac simile of the perfect document, and ould easily pass unnoticed among otk- CT s10 bills.
Bisbee daily review., 1903-08-06

D. w. Semple returned from Cana nea yesterday, where he went fo gather up a bunch of news and busi- ness for the big Sunday edition 1f The Review.
Bisbee daily review., 1903-08-06

CARRIE REMAIN LODGE, NO. c
 Degree of Honor, A. o. U. ".
 Meets iL Library Hal 2d and 4tA Thursday in each month. Visittnu brothers and sisters cordially invited Iary Gill Adelaide Kindred.
 Recorder Chief of Homer
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-11-13
Sunday in The Churches.

Rev. Or. Potts preached his farewell
sermon before leaving for Conference,
All Farmville awaits to welcome his re-
turn.
Rev. Mr.. Thompson preached
strong sermon at the evening service
ON the subject Of Temperance.
At the Presbyterian church, the com
munion was celebrated, the first since
Mr.. McAlister became pastor, and
thirteen members were received into
the membership Of the church, ten by
letter and three on profession Of faith.
AT the Y. NJ. G. A. meeting, which
was held at the Methodist church, Rev.
Mr.. Thompson delivered an impressive
address based upon prayer taken from
the life Of Gideon in which emphasis
was laid on his victory over his doubts,
his fears and then over his enemies.
The next meeting will be at the
PRESBYTERIAN church at the same hour
of next Sunday, when Mr. Payne, oil
Hampden.Sidney will be the speaker.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-11-13
Nurmal School N0ies.

Misses Anne Page, Pauline Phillips,
Julia Massie, Bessie Curtis, Of Hamp-
ton; Edith and Janet Duvall, Of Farm
vile, were very delightfully."- entertain
ed at the home of Miss Mary Moore on
last Friday evening
The Baptist girls were entertained
by their Sunday school teachers Fri
day evening in the Kindergarten
rooms. Games and delightful re-
freshments added much TO the even
ings entertainment.
At the same time the Episcopal girls
were given a masquerade entertain
ment by their Sunday school teachers
in the gymnasium. The characters
were very amusing and added much
to the unique programme which bad
been prepared.
Miss Louise Bedinger Of Hampden-
Sidney, who has been the guest Of
Miss Aileen Andrews, at the home Of
Mrs. Fred Bugg, has returned home.
Miss Peachy Sanderlin, who has been
quite sick for several weeks, left for her
home last week. She hopes to return
in February to complete her course
with the June class.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-11-13
Romeo and Juliet.

Shakespeare may not have been al
his best but he was in his happiest
mood when he wrote this immortal
play, and all Farmville, or as much OF
1t a. could crowd our opera house, en-.
tered into its very soul and spirit on
last Tuesday evening as it was faithful
ly and graphically rendered by the
Simvelle Company.
Some people are skeptical as to the
capacity Of our stage for performances
like this but will agree now that none
Of the impressive scenes were marred
for want Of room. From balcony to
burial the scenic effect was in good
accord with the rendition Of the play,
the only criticism being that there was
too much time consumed IN its ar
rangement.
The Normalites were out in goodly
numbers and no doubt returned to
books revived and refreshed for bet
ter service by having for time in
dulged in pleasurable diversion. Their
dreams for a season may be Of Romeo
rather than Of arithmetic" but thought
Of the ardent lover will not iutrude on
study hour.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-11-13
Overly OgleS.
Overly Va, Nov. 10,

Overly Va, Nov. 10, 1908.
Telephones are now in operation In
every county adjoining us, and we are
hoping the swing will be made soon in
this end of Prince Edward so that we
may have the system in full operation
before the winter sets in.
DR.. J. w. SOuthall visited friends IN
this neighborhOod last week. He and
his lady also dined at the home Of Mr.
w. l.. Vaughan on Sunday.
Mr.. Gates Bass and sister, Of Rice,
Mr.. Timberlake and Miss Annie Blsn-
ton. Of Powhatan, were also visitors at
Belvidere on that day.
Mr.. Ben Walton aud Miss Ethel
Aryln drove over to the latter's home in
Lunenburg Friday, and returned Sun
day afternoon.
Miss Mabel Groseclose, Of the Nor
NAL school, was the guest at Prof. j.
Y. Morton Saturday and Sunday.
Miss Mabel Vaughan has been home
from the Normal several days to recu
perate.