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Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1903-03-19
God,s .Opnortunitx.

Some one has said that leach human life
is another opportunity for God to display
His grace and power" So it is and the
tate, upon it. Just think, "I am Gods op-
portunity!" Isn't it wonderful! Isn't it
glorious! When we look at others whom
God has richly blessed and honored in SER
vice we can see how it is. but do we ever
think of ourselves as Gods opportunity,
Every one that responds to Gods call.
ssCone!" gives God a large place, in the
world. Every one who .obeys Gods com
mand, .sGo:'' assists God in gaining larg-
er place in the hearts Of men. Every re-
generated heart and life is a new garden IN
which God plants His seeds Of lese and
grace; fountain out of which how con.
Slant streams of healing power Take It It
home and say to yourself, 4 am a.. Gods ii fGp- Gp
come unutterably grand and your e1per-
ienee unspeakaby sweet. = Presbyterian
| Journal. ....--~----.--------
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1903-03-19

Instantly the captain sprang upon
the quarter deck.
"Double reef the main halliardsv' he
shouted Gall hands lay aloft to furl
the jib boom! Port your starboard
mizzen mast! Clew up the gaskets.
Belay, there! Belayr'
cay, ay, STRIP responded the brave
sailors, as they came dasn1ng up the
forward pinnacle.
The condition of the ship was indeed
perilous.
A tremendous sea had unshipped the
main hatch. Great waves swept the
vessel from truck to keelson. Sta gger-
ing from the force of the shock she
rolled helplessly in the bilge, now bury
ing her nose deep in the forecastle and
anon shaking herself free from the
lee scuppers that threatened to engulf
her. Amid the deafening spume and
scumble stood the dauntless young
captain, lashed firmly to the bowsprit
and issuing his orders in ringing tones.
"Clear away the capstan!'
"Ay, ay, sirv'
"Brail up the main forestay!'
cay, ay, sir!'' j
'Stand by to heave up the main
sheet! Belay, there! Belay"
GAY, ay, sirr'
At this moment the gallant ship sud
| denly luffed and bore away upon he1
! starboard peak, leaving foamin:
wake to leeWard.
| Saved by consummate seamanship-
but it was narrow eseape!-Chicag g
| Tribune.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1903-03-19
NEWSPAPER GROWTH.
Marvellous Development of the American


Weed, Bennett, Greeley, Prentice
and Raymond-the grand 1--WE" Of the
old school-were in a small company
when they virtually ruled public opin-
ion. There were only 254 daily papers
in existence in 1850. To-day there are
2226. In 1850 the combined circula-
ton Of the papers was 758,454, while
in 1900 the circulation of the 1926 was
5,102, ,156. The aggregate number Of
copies issued during the year 1850 was
426,409,97S while in 1900 it was $780,
24S,749. It must be admitted that this
growth in circulation has followed
change in the so-called mission Of the
newspaper. A half century ago no
statesman felt secure unless he had the
editorial support of the papers. The
press did not then, as now, express
and lead public opinion, but formed it.
To-day the highest calling of the news
paper is to truthfully furnish the news.
No daily can make editorial expression
the leading feature and survive. Rail-
road, telegraph and cable have made
communication so easy that the desire
of the people for the latest news has
made the circulation of the better pa
pers increase by leaps and bounds.
With the betterment Of transporta-
. ton facilities the weekly press has
failed to keep pace with the daily
From 1880 to 1890 the increase in the
daily was 25.9 per cent; from 1899 it
was .30.2 per cent; while the increase
in weekly circulation dropped from
26.7 per cent. between 1880 and 1890
to 14.7 per cent in the last decade.
There was 192,443,7O9 invested in
newspapers and periodicals in 1900.
They had 27,579 salaried employees.
who received $27,O15,791, and 94.O04
wage earners, who received $5O, 3333 ,O51
Material cost $50,214,904, and the
money value of the product was S222,-
993,569 There is no way of computing
the actual value Of the product in pro-
noting advancement and saving the
cost of mistakes which ignorance
makes at every turn.-St. Louis Re
public.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1903-03-19
Russia to Grow Tea.

Taking the cue, no doubt, from the
American experiments in tea growing,
the Russian Ministry Of Agriculture
is endeavoring to encourage tea culture
in the Caucasus, the climate OF which
is said to be highly suitable for this
crop. Private initiative in tea culture
is to be encouraged by the appointment
of public instructors, who will be paid
out of Government funds. According 8
to the Crop Reporter, the coming year
will probably mark new era iA eau
casian tea culture. ~ = w '--~-r
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1903-03-19
have no right to say it, but must say

lave AO right 10 Say II, UuC muSt Say
it once. never will again.
"Why not?" asked Muriel softly.
"Why not?" cried Maurice He had
never thought that Mrs. Geoffrey was
a particularly devoted wife, but he
could not believe that she was the kind
of woman her words would indicate.
Because l have no right to! You are
my brothers wife"
81 am notv' She got up and faced
him tragically. II am Muriel Heath
the cousin Of Geoffs wife-and free as
air.
"Murielv' gasped Maurice.
"Oh, know you'll think it terrible"
said Muriel with a sob in her voice,
"We never meant to tell you-but I
must now. And Muriel Longworth
will be furious at me! Geoff's wife and
I are ridiculously alike, so far as fea-
lures go, but there the resemblance
ends. She is small and fair, while I
am tall and dark. You see, when Geof
decided to go on this Central American
expedition he said Muriel must come
down here because your mother wished
it. Muriel didn't want to come, but
Geoff insisted, and she had to give in
with very bad grace. Muriel is fond
Of gayety, and she thought it would be
intolerably dull here. Just after Geoff
went away the Havilands invited Muir
iel to spend the summer with them at
their country place. Then Muriel came
to me -and-begged me-to-to-
come down here in her place and pre-
| tend to be Geoff's wife. Oh, I know
| what you will think of me for con-
senting! But it seemed just joke at
the time. Muriel was determined on
it-and I was just wild, thoughtess
| girl. So came. When I got here and
your mother and the girls and every
one were so kind and good to me-oh,
! I felt dreadfully about it. But it was
too late. I had to carry out my i'm
posture. We never meant to let Geoff
know-but he will find it out now, and
so will everybody you will all
| despise me.'
| Muriel finished her confession with
downfall of tears. Maurice stepped
forward and clasped her in his arms.
| Auu yOu IC uOL u1dII1cu. uG ca
claimed.
"No, indeed-and never will be un-
less-unless you will have me. Can
you ever forgive me?"
Maurice's answer was wordless, but
eloquently convincing.
"But what will your mother and sis.
ters say?" whispered Muriel, dolefully
"They will be so horrified and
shocked"
''They will forgive you for my sake y
said Maurice, reassuringly.
"And it isn't my fault that I'm not
your mothers daughter-in-law," said
Muriel, with little laugh. "I'm sure
I am very willing to become so. Afte1
all, I'm not really sorry I came, for i
I hadn't I'd never have met you"
II always said that photograph
wasn't like you," said Maurice tri
umphantly.-Springfeld Republican.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1903-03-19

uren weary the seeking prize,
of
while
for
KS Of
eonayer What battles not win the
eovean
dmped thrown around and her baby
about all of doubts
wither and the
20
take eawayfr rom al m
e. A. Brininstoo, in Buffalo
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1903-03-19
Only way to Kin the Circular Nuisance

Only Way to Kill the Circular Nuisance.
A Western woman who has been
greatly annoyed by the circular nui-
sance said recently:
cit almost keeps one busy some
weeks picking up these circulars.
They are frequently placed under the
doors, but more frequently are thrown
on the porch, and it has come to a
point with me when I am actually
prejudiced against such method OF
soliciting trade, and I now make it a
rule never to buy Of the houses which
distribute their circulars about my
front door,"
This is the proper action to take
and were it followed up as it should
be the nuisance would soon come to
| an end.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-01-07
FRUITS AND FLOWERS.

Do not let rubbish Of any kind lie un.
derneath the trees. II harbors vermin.
A yard or lawn always looks barren
without some ornamental trees and
shrubs.
As an apple or pear orchard will last
a lifetime, particular car must be tax
ell In the selection Of varieties.
II currants and gooseberries are prun-
ed in tree form, they will bear" larger
and finer fruit. Prune every year.
To have a good garden the land must
be kept rich by liberal use of manure.
During the winter Is the best time to
apply II.
Nearly all house plants will be bene-
fitted by having the blossoms that ap-
pear Immediately after planting In pots
pruned of. Let the plant get well es-
tablished before towering.
The rose is a hearty feeder and will
therefore bear annual manuring, but
only well rotted and thoroughly fined
manure should be used. taking care to
work 1t well into the soil early In the
winter.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-01-07

CONTEST NOTICE-DEPARTMENT OF
" the Interior, United States Land Office,
Lewistown. Montana. December 30. 1902.
A, sufficient contest affidavit having been
filed In this Office by
ALONZO A. PIPER.
contestant, against HE entry No. 1886, made
December 10, 1901. Tor 81 sell. and 81 WA
sec Is. tp Is n, T 10 e. by Alex Johnston, CON
testee. In which II Is alleged that the said Alex
Johnston has wholly abandoned said home
stead and changed his residence therefrom
for more than six months last past; that he
never did establish residence upon said land
and that such abandonment and failure 10
establish residence was not due TO his employ
ment in the military OF naval service OF the
United States during a time of war or at any
other time. Said parties are hereby nOti-
fled 10 appear. respond and offer evidence
touching said allegation at 10 O'Clock a, m. on
Feb. 10, 1908, before the Register and Receiver
At the United States Land Office in Lewistown
Montana.
The said contestant having. in a proper aft
davit. filed December 30th. 1902. set forth facts
which show that after due diligence personal
service of this notice cannot be made, 1t Is
hereby ordered and directed that such notice
be given by due and proper publication.
l.. w. ELDRIDGE. Receiver
First publication Dec, 81
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-01-07
t. HAWAIIAN FISHERMEN.
Hands and Teet Play a Part In
Capturing the Octopus.

49,
Capturing the Octopus.
The native fisherman OF Hawaii,
while an adept with the hook and line,
does not scorn to use his hands to cap
ture his prey when occasion arises.
The bonlto Is the fish most generally
caught with hook and line, and as the
hook used is of mother OF pearl, made
from the shell of a mollusk now quite
rare, which glistens with an rides
cence similar to the Skinner from the
scales Of the smaller kinds OF fish on
which the bonito lives. no bait Is need
ed. The barb of these hooks is OF
bone, and two tufts OF hogs bristles
attached at right angles to the barbcd
end keep the inner side up. so that the
hook lies Hat on the surface of the
sen. When a likely fishing ground
has been reached, the fisherman, stand
Ing up in the canoe. casts out his line
violently, so that the hook falls with
a slap on the water and attracts the
attention of the fish. The line and
hook are then drawn rapidly toward
the boat, as though II were a spoon,
and the bonito, taking the hook to be
a small fish, rises TO 1t Immediately.
II is fortunate for the fisherman that
he has to waste no time In batting his
hook, for this method of casting fright
ems the school, and the fish disappear
within ten or fifteen minutes.
An Ingenious plan by which very
large fish are caught Is by planting a
long pole on the shore In such a posi-.
ton as TO cause 1t to lean decidedly to-
ward the water. On the top Of this
n bell is arranged so that II can swing
clear of the top Of the pole. A block
and fall are also attached to the pole
close to the top, and a long line, with
baited hook at the end, Is run through
the block and allowed to float out to
sea, the land end being tied In a slip
knot to the bottom Of the pole. AS soon
as a fish Is hooked It's struggles cause
the bell to ring, whereupon the fisher
man runs to the pole, loosens the slip
knot and plays the fish until he has
drowned il, when II is hauled ashore.
In fishing for octopus the native dives
to the bottom and with a stick pokes
around In the small holes In which the
octopus lives. When he touches one.
1t seizes the stick and allows him to
draw It out of the hole. When he
reaches the surface. the native grabs
1t with his hands and bites into the
head, thus killing the animal.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-01-07
Notice of Sale.

In the district court Of the tenth judicial dis
trict Of the state Of Montana. In and for the
county of Fergus.
In the matter OF the town site of Gilt Edge,
Fergus county. Montana.
To be sold at public auction at the front door
of the United States Postoffice in Gilt Edge.
Fergus county, Montana. at one O'Clock p. m.
on Thursday, the 18th day of January, 1905, the
following described lots:
Lots one, two. three, four. five six and seven
in block eighteen.
Lots nine and ten in block thirty.seven.
Lots one, two, three. four. five and six In
block thirty Weight.
Lots three and -four in block fourteen,
Lots thirteen and fourteen in block thirteen.
Lots eight and nine in block seventeen,
Lots seven, ten, eleven, twelve, thirteen
and fourteen In block twenty.
Lots seven, eight. nine and ten In block
twenty-one.
uLots fourteen, fifteen, sixteen and seven
teen In block seven.
Lots ten and eleven in block thirty. four,
The above described lots will be sold to the
highest and best bidder for cash. No offer will
be accepted for less than Seven Dollars and
Fifty Cents $3.50 perlot or fractional ot. which
price includes the cost OF executing the deed
Z. X. CHEADLE.
Judge Tenth Judicial District.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-01-07
ALIAS SUMMONS.

In the District Count of the Tenth Judicial
District Of the State of Montana. In and for the
John Larson. Plaintiff. versus Carl Lind
strand, Defendant: Alias Summons.
The State of Montana sends Greeting to the
above-named Defendants. and each of them,
You are Hereby Summoned TO answer the
Complaint IN this action, which Is filed in the
once OF the Clerk of this Court. a CODY of
which is herewith served upon one of you in
each county wherein any of you reside, and
to tle your answer and serve a COPY thereof
upon the PLAINTIFFS attorney within twenty
days after the service of this exclu-
siye OF the day of service. and in case of your
failure TO appear or answer, judgment viii be
taken against you, by default, for the relief
demanded In his complaint.
covering from said defendant the sum of three
hundred sixty five dollars. OF which said sum
tfe sum Of one hundred thirty dollars is alleg-
ed to be due plaintiff from defendant on ac-
count OF money loaned defendant by plaintiff
on the oath day of June, 1892. the sum of one
hundred sixteen dollars is alleged to be due
plaintiff from defendant for work, labor and
services done and performed by plaintiff for
the END day of August, 1902; the sum of
seventy-seven and 35-l00 dollars alleged TO be
due plaintiff from defendant for work, labor
and services done and performed by, Louis
1902, and duly assigned to plaintiff; and the
sum of ~forty-one and S7-IOO dollars alleged to-
be due plaintiff from defendant on account of
goods. wares and merchandise sold and deliv-
cred TO defendant by the Montana Hardware
Company. and duly assigned to this plaintiff.
All OF which is more fully set forth In the COM
plant on file. herein, to which reference 10
hereby made fof a more complete statement of
the nature and cause of the action
Witness my hand and the seal OF said Court,
this 9th day of December. 1902.
., EDMUND WRIGHT.
Seal CLERK.
U. w. Belden and Rudolf Won Tobel,
Attorneys for Plaintiff.
First publication Dec. 81,
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-01-07
ALIAS

In the District Court of the Tenth Judicial DIS.
trict OF the State Of Montana, In and for the
County. of Fergus.
Michael Gosche. Plaintiff, versus Carl Lind
strand. Defendant. Alias Summons.
The state OF Montana sends greeting TO the
above named defendant:
You are hereby summoned to answer the
complaint in this action. which is filed IN the
office OF the clerk of this court, copy OF whlcn
Is herewith served upon one OF you IN each
county wherein. any of you reside, and 10 NE
your answer and serve a copy thereof upon the
plalntifs attorneys within twenty days aiter
the service OF this summons. exclusive OF the
day OF service, and In case of your failure TO
appear or answer, Judgment will be taken
against you, by default. for the relief demand
ed in this complaint.
This action Is brought for the purpose OF re-
covering from the defendant the sum OF two
hundred and sixty dollars, OF. which said sum
the sum of one hundred thirty-five dollars
Is alleged to be due plrintiff from defendant
for cash advanced to defendant on the oath day
OF June, 1902; and the sum OF one. hundred
thirty dollars Is alleged to be due for work,
labor and services done and performed by
plaintiff for defendant from the first day OF
July, 1909. until the END day OF August. 100,
all at defendants special instance and request.
All OF which is more fully set forth IN the COM
plant on file herein. TO which reference 10
the nature and cause of the action.
Witness my hand and the seal OF said court
this 18th day of Dec. 1907.
IsEALl EDMUND WRIGHT,
Clerk.
o. w. Belden and Rudolf Won Tobel. Attor-
neys for Plaintiff.
First publication Dec. II
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-01-07
EDWARD BRASSEY, kegistef
First publication Dec. 10.

CONTEST NOTICE-Department Of the
Interior. United States Land Onice.
Lewistown, Mont, December 6. 1902.
A sufficient contest affidavit having
been filed in this office by Joseph Duns-
more, contestant, against II. E. No.
2ll4. made September IA. 1900. for the
neA swA. seh nwA. WIZ neh. sec %,
tp is n, r II e, Mont. p. M. by Sextus
A.. Nelson. contestee. In which II Ii al
legged that the said Sextus A. Nelson has
not established residence, improved or
resided upon said land. that he has not
built a house thereon. and that the same
is wholly abandoned, n was abandon
ed for a period Of more than six months.
next prior to the date Of the filing OF
the affidavit of contest, and such aban-
Comment was not due to claimants en-
listment in the army or navy OF the
United States, during a time Of war.
or at any other time.
Said parties are hereby notified to APP
pear, respond and offer evidence touch
ing said allegation at 10 o'clock a. m.
on January II, 1903, before the register
and receiver at the United States land
office in Lewistown. Mont.
The said contestant having, In a prop
err affidavit, filed December 8, 1902, set
forth facts which show that after due
diligence personal service of this notice
cannot be made. IL is hereby ordered
and directed hat such notice be given
by due and proper publication.
EDWARD BRAssKY. Register,
First publication Dec. 10.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-01-07

TIMBER LAND ACT. June s, 1s7s.-Notice
Il for Pubiication.-United States Land Of
flee. LewistOwn, Mont, Dec. "a. 1902.
Notice is thereby given that in compliance
with the provisions of the act of Congress of
June 8, 1878, entitled IAN act for the sale of
timber lands In the states of California, Ore
gon. Nevada. and Washington Territory" as
extended to all the Public Land States by act
of August I. 1892. Walter b.. Elliot. of High
field. county Of Fergus, state of Montana, has
this day filed In this office his sworn statement
No. So. for the purchase of the eli se4, of sec
ton No. 2s In township No. ~ n, range No. 22e
Montana p. NJ, and will offer proof. TO. show
that the land sought is more valuable for Its
timber or stone than for its agricultural pur.
poses. and to establish his claim to said land
before the register and receiver of this office
at Lewistown, Mont, on Saturday, the 18th day
of March. 1908.
He names as witnesses:
Charles A. Smith of Lavina, Mont; James
b. Elliot. of Highfield, Mont; Alexander Nor.
rison of Highfield. Mont; John Elliot OF
Highficld, Mont.
Any and all persons claiming adversely the
above described lands are requested to- file
their claims In this Office on or before said 18th
day of March, 1905.
EDWARD BRAssxY. Register.
First publication Dec. 81.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-01-07
DESERT LAND FINAL PRooF,Notc,

DESERT LAND FINAL PROOF-Notice
- Tor publication-United States Land Office
Lewistown. Mont. Dec. 6, 1902.
Netice is hereby given that
FRANK MITCHELL,
OF Lewistown, Fergus county, Mont,
a filed notice Of intention to make
proc on desert land claim No. 1867,
for lot !. sec 80. lot 4. sec 10. tp II n,
T 10 e, ek neh. sec Is. tip IL n. r Is e,
Mont p. M. before the register ana re-
day, the 18th day oil January, 1908.
He names the following witnesses to prove
the complete irrigation and reclamation Of said
land:
Frederick T. Colver. George w. East
man, Charles Lucier. of Lewistown:
Thomas +. Merryfield. Of Maiden. Mont.
EDWARD BRAssKY. Register.
First puDiIcallon Dec. 10.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-01-07
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION - United
~ States Land Office at LeWistOWn, Mont.

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION United
~ States Land Office at Lewistown. Mont-
Dec. 10. 182.
Notice Is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of her intention
to make final proof in support of her claim and
that said proof will be made before the register
and receiver at Lewistown. Montana, on
"Wednesday, Feb. 4, 1908, viz:
ANNIE MORAN MCCARTHY,
formerly Annie Moran Bloxham,O f Gilt Edge,
Mont. who made H. 4. No. 1889. for the swk
swk, sec 10, sen sen. sec Q, Ma nek, sec l6, tp
is n, & 20 e, Montana p. M.
She names the following witnesses to prove
the complete irrigation and reclamation OF said
land:
Michael M. O'Brien, August Van Lake,
Adam Sager, Bryan McSheuy, all of Gilt Edge.
Mont.
EDWARD BRAssEY, Register.
First publication Dec. "a.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-01-07
EDWARD BRAssEY. Register.
First publication Dec. "a.
CONTEST NoT!cE;-DEPARTMENTo

CONTEST NORTHUMBERLAND
~ the Interior. u. s. Land Office, Lewis
town, Mont. Dec. 3. 1872
-. sufficient contest affidavit having
been filed in this office by John d.
Wai.e, contestant, against H. E. No.
I'LL, mad Oct. 20. 1896. for the sh swA,
nwh swk, sec..on &nek sell, sec s. tp
AZ n, r l6 e, Mont. p. M, by John Thorn
as. contested, in which II Is alleged .lat
the said John Thomas has wholly aban-
doneu said homestead for a period Of
more than six months Immediately prior
to the expiration Of five years from the
date OF said entry. and for more than
six months last past, and that such
abandonment was not due to his en-
pioyment In the military or naval SER
vice Of the United States during a time
of war or at any other time.
Said parties are hereby notified to ap-
pear, respond anu offer evidence touch
ing said allegation at 10 o'clocn a. m.
on March 10Th. 1903. before the register
and receiver at the United States land
offlce In Lewlstown. Mont.
The said contestant having, In a prop
er affidavit. filed December 8, 1902, set
forth facts which show that after due
diligence personal service of this notice
cannot be made. 1t is hereby ordered and
directed mat such notice be given by
due and proper publication.
EDWARD BRAssEY. Register.
First publication Dec. 10.