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The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1903-10-07
Superstition of the Unlucky Thirteen

Superstition of the Unlucky Thirteen
When King Arthur founded the IA
nous round table he requested Merlin,
the cnchantcr, to arrange the seats,
Merlin arranged one set of seats TO rep
resent the apostles. Twelve were for
the faithful adherents of Jesus Christ
and the thirteenth for the traitor Judas.
The first were never occupied a V by
knights distinguished for thcir achieve
ments, and when a death occurred
among them the seat remained vacant
until a knight surprising him in heroic
and warlike attachments should be con-
sidered worthy to fill the place. If an
unworthy knight sought the chair he
was repealed by some magic power.
The thirteenth seat was never occu-
pied but once. The story goes that a
naughty and insolcnt Saracen knight
sat down upon it and was Immediately
swallowed up by the earth. Ever after
it was known as the 'perilous seat"
and, brave as the celebrated knights Of
the round table are said to have been,
not one ever had the courage to sit on
the thirteenth chair, and the supersti-
ton against it still survives.
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wn,ch n Horses Ears when Driving.

Watch n Horses Ears When Driving.
Whether you drive Il single horse or a
team the principles are the same, but
in driving Il pair see to it that each
horse does his share of the work and
no more. \ pair of horses, moreover,
unless well driven are sure to get in
the habit of wandering over the road.
To drive well you must keep your eye
and your mind on the horse. Watch
his ears. They will be pricked forward
when he is about to shy, droop when
he is tired. fly back just before he
breaks" Unto a gallop) and before he
kicks. Before kicking. too, a horse
usually tucks in his tail and lunches
his back Il little. When you observe
any of these indications. speak to him
sharply and pull up his head.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1903-10-07

The family doctor had been sum-
moned hastily, and he climbed the ten
ement stairs with a grave face. A wo-
man was awaiting him in the doorway
of a fiat.
II understand little Tommy has swal-
lowed Il quarter" he said. "Where is
he?"
"Oh, doctor, I'm glad to tell you
we've made a mistake" she said blithe-
ly. 1T wasn't a quarter after all. 1t
was only a nickel."-New York Press.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1903-10-07

In Venezuela, Colombia and other
South American countries it is no I'M
common thing to see boys of ten or
twelve years of age OF even younger
carrying rifles and marching to battle
with the armies which fight in the civil
wars of those lands. These boy SOL
diers are usually of Indian blood, and
they fight quite as well as the oldest
veteran.
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Utica Dairy Market.

Utica, Oct. 5.
Sales on the Utica board of trade
were:
Large white, 5 lots of 430 boxes at
l11a; large c%olored,, IS lots of 1,417
boxes; small white, 10 lots of 72S
boxes; small colored, SO lots of 1854
boxes.
BUTTER-Creamery 20 packages
sold at 21A; GO packages at % and
200 one pound prints at 22h.
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Gs TIlSgaMgQa5N|

Grow strong and well after using
THoMPsoN's SWEET Worm POWDER.
Very pleasant to take. Contains no
calomel. Never fails. Worms are often
mistaken for Indigestion and other d.
Seases. Be sure to get Thompson's in
glass bottles. Druggists, rs cents.
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Little Falls Cheese Market.

Utica, Oct. 5.
Sales of cheese on the Little Falls
board of trade were:
Large colored, 3 lots of PIT boxes at
111A; large colored, l lot of 120 boxes
at 11%; large white, 1 lot of 40 boxes
at liz; small white, 20 lots of 1916
boxes at liz; small white, l lot OF
so boxes at 11$; small colored, % lots
of 1,455 boxes at liz; twins colored,
8 lots of 176 boxes at liz; twins
white, 81 lots of $50 boxes at liz.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1903-10-07

Mrs. Secondtime peevishly)-My first
husband used to let me have my own
way in everything.
Mr.. Sand what were the conse-
quences?
Mrs. SHE died.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1903-10-07

No loafer respects a man who works,
but a hard working nan rather looks
up to a man who is smart enough to
live in idleness.-Atchison Globe.
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Buffalo Hav Market,

HAY-Timothy, new, per ton, loose.
$14.00@16.00; hay, prime on track,
new, $14OO@15.OO; No. 1 do do, $1,000
@13.00; No. 2 do do, $11,00@12.00.
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Modern Version.

Rich Heiress-Are you sure you love
me?
Hard Up-LOve you? Why, l wo
ship the very ground you inherit.
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ALIENS SPECIAL PARTIES

leave Erie, Pa, for Chicago and all points
West, October 9th and 10th, November
Sd, 18th and Both. Write II. C. Allen, G.
P. q T. A., Nickel Plate Road, Erie, Pa.
A-l14-o16
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Some people are like a river. The
only way they can attract attention Is
by going on a rampage.
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of the t%reasurer's report, and the
address Of the evening was given by
Mrs. H. G.. Harrison, of Minncapo-
lis, who talked very Interestingly Of
the life Of missionaries and what
they are accomplishing in India.
Much Of the address was on personal
experiences Of Mrs. Harrison, which
made it much more valuable. The
musical features Of the evening were
solos by Miss Lee and Miss Tilitson.
Miss Stone, who arrived at d late
hour from the Congregational church
was also called upon to sing. A COL
lection was taken for the purpose of
sending Miss Stone back to her home
to engage in religious work. and a
gOOd sum was realized.
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Saturday Evening 5 Sessions.

Saturday evening there was d good
audience at the Methodist church
and a fine program was rendered. 1t
was presided over by Mrs. Rosenber-
ry who lead the praise service. Miss
Florence Starr read an interesting
paper on sour Volunteers," and
Mrs. Maud Walker, OF Sioux Falls,
delivered an impressive address on
the "Opportunity for Young Wom-
en-" Mrs. Walker is very earnest in
her work and she outlined a safe
course for young men and women of
the day to engage in the work Of re-
ligion. Miss Edith Noble read a we'll
prepared paper on "Fidelity to the
Missionary Cause, ; which was high
ly complimented by the officers Of
the society for it's thoroughness and
splendid suggestions. Mrs. S. A.
Chapel gave a reading, "a VISION,
that was heartily appreciated. The
music of the evening consisted Of a
solo by Miss Myrtle Lee and a finely
rendered chorus by the young ladies
of the high school, who by the way,
are making a fine reputation for their
progress in chorus work.
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THE CONVENTION SATURDAY
A Larger Attendance OF Delegates
Interesting Papers Read and
Reports Made.

When the missionary convention
assembled Saturday there was a
much larger attendance of delgatcs.
The papers that were presented at
morning session were very interest
ing, and the reports were Of a en-
PERTAINING character. At the after
noon meeting Mrs. Harrison gave Il
fine report of the mission work in
India, Miss Stone spoke on Chin
and Miss Martin dIscoursed on Ma
laysia. Mrs. Maude Walker answered
questions in the question box, and
Mrs. I. W. Joyce gave her home re-
port. Mrs. W. A.. Barber, of this
city made the report on the Kings
Heralds.
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The Welcome Addresses.

Friday evening was welcoming
night for the delegates to the mis-
sionary convention, and the Method
ist church contained a fine audience
Of visitors and home people. During
the afternoon MANY additional dele
gates arrived in the city and the at
tendance is very satisfactory.
Mrs. S. A. Chapel conducted the
devotional exercises of the evening
and then followed the greetings from
the various organizations Of the
Methodist church, the exercises being
presided over by Mrs. T. Fl. Young
man. Mrs. G. E. Hager, for the local
W. F. M. s., gave a hearty welcome
to the visitors in her cheerful man
ner and she was followed by Rev. I.
H. Youngman IN behalf Of the church
and who paid a magnificent tribute
to the grand work these women we're
accomplishing. Presiding Elder G. E.
Hager welcomed the ladies on behalf
Of the Mitchell district of Methodist
churches, which he declared would
soon have thrice the number of mis-
sion societies. Mrs. l.. p. Hauser, OF
Aberdeen, welcomed the visitors in
behalf of the conference of the Meth
odist church in which she expressed
some beautiful thoughts on the work
Of the missionary cause. The re-
Spouse was made by Mrs. W. II,
Lands, Of Minneapolis, president o.
the society, on behalf of the dele
gates. The lady was overwhelmed
with the numerous greetings lie
ceived, and said she could but feebl,
express her thanks. In speaking o
the mission society she gave some in
teresting figures of the money re
ceived and expended to enlightel
the foreign people and to bring com
fort and cheer to the homes tina
were without the gospel. Miss An
, ma Stone, the Chinese lady, gave a
] address in extending thanks for tn
hearty greetings that had been &C
corded the delegates. Later in til
evening Miss Stone sang a selectio
4 in a very sweet voice. For a CHR
csc ladT Miss Stone uses good lar
guage and there is nothing of tn
r broguc in her talk.
There we're some good musical Gcs
lures during the evening that emil
ened the exercises. A solo was sun
by Fred KratZ, with Miss Rut
Youngman at the organ. and a d.
ct for bass and tenor by Virgi
t. Boyles and G. w.. Downey, wit
Mrs. J. N. Grow, as %accompanis
land a selection by the Method,
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ings, the report Of the treasurer Of
the society was given by Mrs. c. W.
Hall, Of Minneapolis. The report
was a complete one and the amount
Of money that is handled in the
course of a year shows something Of
the magnitude of the work that is
being done by these ladies.
Balance on hand Oct. /. 1902, So
OS9. 25: the receipts by conferences is
as follows: Minnesota. S., 621. 81:
Northern Minnesota. S4,341. IA: South
Dakota, 50, $50 %: North Dakota. ST.
972. 50: Black Hills. So5. IS: Northern
German. 81. 6l9 60: Northwest Ger
man, SOB. 50: Northern Swedish,
S747.11: Norwegian Danish, S246. 90 :
miscellaneous, $40S. 80: total receipts.
were Sl7.7S2 80: total cash receipts
were 1926, S11 81. The disbursements
for foreign expenses were S26, 234. So,
while the branch expenses amounted
to 81 293. 80, leaving a deficit of S657,
which, however. the ladies declare
will be wiped out within a short
time. The thank Offering for the
year amounted to 81, 1926. IS.
Mrs. Geo. Taylor, Of Minneapolis,
read d paper on the Methods of Work,
in which she emphasized the thought
Of f~aithfulnesss on the part Of each
individual in each auxiliary. Mrs.
Lands spoke on the Mite Boxes, and
Mis-. H. W. Jenkins. of Sioux Falls,
| spoke in detail Of the duties of the
superintendent of the young peoples
work.
a paper written by Mrs. H! G.
Darrow, Of Minneapolis, on the Work
Among the Children was read Ly
Mrs. j. W. Morrison, OF Minneapolis.
The work Of the district, conference
and general executive, was thorough
ly explained by Mesdames Rifenbark.
of Watertown, Hause1, of Aberdeen,
and Joyce, Of Min leapolis, and to
the delegates it was a fine presenta-
ton Of the full workings Of the soci-
ETY..
Mesdames Hickman, 'McCartY and
Slocum gave an interesting discus
sion on How to Enlist the Rur9l
Churches, in which they detailed
some OF their experiences and offered
some suggestions to broaden the worB
in that direction. Mrs. D. 3. Gard
ner and Mis-. A. j. Thorne enter
tanned the delegates richly in a dia'
logue in which questions were asked
and answered with reference to bring.
ing about good results in the mission
cause. This dialogue was appreciated
from the fact that it showed the mis-
take a person can make in approach
ing another for assistance in the mis-
sion cause
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ELECTED OFFICERS MONDAY
The Same officials Will Have Charge
of the Minneapolis Branch
for Another Year.

Monday morning when the mis-
sionary convention assembled in
the Methodist church the de-
v%otional service was conducted by
Mrs. L. P. Hauser, OF Aberdeen.
Conference reports were made from
three districts, Swedish, Black Hills
and the special work. Mrs. A. Fers=
rell, Of Minneapolis, gave a report on
Our Swedish Work at Home and
Abroad.
Following this the memorial SER
vices was held in respect to members
of the branch who have passed away
in the closing year.
The annual election Of officers &C.
CURED and also selection of delegates
to the General Executive Convention,
which will be held at Baltimore,
Oct. q.
The old officers we're reelected by
the convention, which is evidence
that the delegates have been abund-
antly satisfied with the manner in
which the work Of the year has been
conducted. They are as follows:
President-Mrs. W. H. Lands, of
Minneapolis.
Corresponding Secretary-Mrs. I.
W. Joyce, Of Minneapolis.
Recording Secretary-Mrs. D. B.
Gardner, Of st. Paul.
Home Corresponding Secretary
Mrs. A. J. Thorne, of Minneapolis.
Treasurer-Mrs. G. W. Hall, Of
Minneapolis.
The following delegates were elect
ed to the General Executive, South
Dakota being honored in the selec-
ton of one delegate and one alter
nate: Mrs. r. B. Hager, of Mitchell,
and Mrs. Geo. Taylor, of Minneapo-
lis; %alternates, Mrs. S. a. Chapel.
of Alexandria, and Mrs. A. j.
! Thorne, of Minneapolis.
In the afternoon the time was spent
in the transaction O.. --business mat
ters concerning appropriations, the
bylaws and the adoption Of resolu-
lions. A profitable half hour was
spent in the course of study, which
was led by Mrs. D. b. Gardner, OF
0 st. Paul.
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MISSIONARY CONVENTION OVER
The Closing Session Was Held at
the Methodist Church Monday
Evening Before Large Crowd.

Notwithstanding the closing day
and night Of the Woman's Foreign
Missionary Society's convention was
very disag1eeable as a result of the
continued ram the attendance at the
closing session Monday evening was
indeed a fine compliment to the lad
les. The church was practically
filed and great interest was mani
tested in the addresses given during
the evening.
The exercises were presided over by
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1903-10-16
THE SUNDAY SERVICES
1t Was a Great Day for the Mission
airy Society at the Vari0ns
Churches.

Sunday the missionary ladies held
full sway IN nearly all the churches
Of Mitchell, the pastors extending in
vitations for their pulpits to be sup
Piled. It was a red letter day for the
cause of foreign missions and the
speakers embraced the opportunity
to better inform the public what is
being accomplished to further the
religious cause in foreign lands.
At the Methodist church a love
feast was conducted at $50 O'Clock
in the morning by Mrs. R. B. Hager
and it vas a very interesting service.
At 10 80 the regular church services
were held, which were opened by
Pastor Youngman. The address Of
the morning was given by Miss Anna
Stone, the native born Chinese lady.
She spoke of her country resources,
and gave a detailed explanation of
the three religious faiths Of rhe peo-
pie. Miss Stone was born and reared
in a Christian family and told of the
work that is being done in China.
Miss Stone is about % years old and
has been in this country for the past
five years tC complete her education.
She talks huently and correctly and
has a very pleasing way with her. 1t
demonstrates fully what can be &C
complished by close application in all
| that she has done in the brief period
of time.
At the Congregational church Miss
Clara Martin, a missionary of Pen
ang, Malaysia, occupied the pulpit
and she gave an interesting discourse
of the mission work performed in
that country.
Mrs. &. w. Hickman, of Tracy,
Mimi, spoke at the Baptist church
on mission work and she presented
some good thoughts on the all alb
sorting question OF the hour.
At the Presbyterian church Mrs.
L. P. Hauser, Of Aberdeen, spoke tx
a good audience on matters relating
to missions. Mrs. Hauser is a pleas
ing speaker and she handled her sub
ject we'll.
Sunday afternoon a children's
meeting was held at the Methodist
church, which was conducted by Mrs
S. a. Chapel and an appropriate
service was attentively listened to by
| the young people. Miss Sara Scallll
rendered Il solo duling the service
Over at the University chapel, Mis-;
Clara Martin delivered an address il
t the afternoon to the college students
young people.
1t was the intention to hold til
Sunday evening meeting at the cor
I palace but as so many of the light
the place of meeting was changed t
4 the Methodist church, an overflow
meeting being held at the COngrega
t tiCnal church, which was addreSse
n dience heard the young lady. A
e the Methodist church the servic
was in charge Of Mrs. W II. Lands
e Mis-. l. W. Joyce made her report Q
II foreign work. The society has ele'
J. ell missionaries If foreign cOuntrie
J. with 81 Bible M in India, 10
e China. 2 in Malaysia, 9 native teacl
ers in India, l in Singapore, in JaI
l. an. l in Corea: the society is su'
y porting So scholarships in Malaysi;
|g ITO in India, so in China, II in ia
n an, l in Corea, l in Bulgaria, makil
J. a toal Of 3OS workers in the foreis
field. There are nine conferences
h this country, which have a membe
t, ship of 1868.
st Mrs. G. w Hall gave an abstra
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church choir, composed Of Misses.
Lee and Tillotson, and Messrs.
Briggs and Kratz, Mrs. Kratz Off
ciating as %organist. The Misses Lee,
LathIop and Tlllotson sang a sacred
trio that was heartily appreciated.
a good Offering was taken up Just
before the close of the services.
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THE TREASURER'S REPORT
1t was One of the Important Feat
ures at the Missionary Meeting
Friday Afternoon.

After the devotional exercises at
the afternoon session, which were
conducted by Mrs. Wright, of Brook
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-08-19
DON'T Be DECEIVED.

Good people, don't be deceived and
think there is only one man in
Territory competent and qualified to
ship bodies who died of contagious or
infectious diseases. l am competent
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more having an embalmer's permit
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T. G. BRIDGMAN,,
The Leading Undertaken and EN-
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FOSTER.
speclal Correspondenee.

Special Correspondence.
Foster, l. T., Aug. 17.-Health of
our community better than for some
time.
A light shower fell here yesterday,
with indications for more rain today.
Crops are suffering considerably.
A protracted meeting began here
last Friday night and will continue
Tor several days.
Old Grandpa Sperlings' funeral was
preached here Saturday. He passed
away at Rush Springs last spring and
was buried here.
Tom Smith and family of Purdy
ssere visiting the family of s. o. Eg-
gerton Saturday and Sunday.
Claude Pearce started to Galveston
last week on a few days recreation.
He took sick at Gainesville and had
10 come back. He is all right now
and will probably try his trip again
"a the near future.
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MARY CONNOR COLLEGE
PARIS. TEXAS.

A select school foc girls and young
women. Steam heat, electric lights,
cold and hot water. equipped with all
modern appliances. chemical and
physical apparatus and telescope for
astronomical study and research. A
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teach. A business course In book
keeping, stenography and typewritlng
and a preparatory course for hose
not ready to enter the COLLECT depart
ment.
TIE rls board in tho college and
are associated with the lady teachers
not only In the classroom bu. in the
dining-r.om, reception tails ap,' In
lie parlors, thereby acquiring that
ease. grace and culture so essential to
'heir comfort and pleasure in after
.lfe.
The college is unex :ell1., n the
South IN the special liu.s Of music,
art and eloeution. Tie teachers are
Ill graduates Of the best schools OF
america and Europe. The school is
hon-sectar'an but ChrisuA; in spirit
fe and work.
The girls attend the 81 day school
and church OF their choice, accom-
panied by the lady teachers.
For further particulars send for our
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X. 3. AeERNETHY, Pres.
Paris, Texas.
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MCMILLAN.
L Corresnondence

Special Correspondence.
Mcmillan, |. T., Aug. 17.-Our Sun
day school decided last Sunday TO
have a childrens day on the fifth sun
day. We have fine Sunday school
of earnest workers and hope to make
that a pleasant and profitable occa-
sion.
Mrs. McCarty, a former resident Of
our town and now living at Coalgate,
is spending this week among her
many friends at this place.
Jno. Orr, who has been in business
in Texas for six months returned last
week to his fathers and has been
visiting among his many friends in
town.
Pearl Toon and his mother of Madill
visited friends here Friday and Satur.
day.
DIR. S. p. Winston OF Brock came
down last week on a business trip.
Our young people had a most en-.
joyable time Friday night at the GRO
quet party and ice cream supper.
Willie Curtindol is visiting his
friend. Jim Hobbs this week, from
Sulphur Springs, Texas.
Quite a crowd from here attended
the Provence picnic Saturday and sew
eral remained to witness the Indiar
dance that night all report a pleasant
time
Miss Joe Horn has been quite III
for several days, but is reported some
better
The extreme hot dry weather Is
causing some sickness in our towr
and community.
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HEALDToN.
Special Correspondence.

Special Correspondence.
Healdton. |. T., Aug. 15.-The rain
of Saturday night and Tuesday last
cooled the air to quite an extent.
We hear farmers complain OF their
cotton shedding some
Since the rain some few have
planted for fall gardens.
Grandma Underwood, an aged lady,
died last Saturday night aud vas
buried here Sunday last.
The young folks report fine time
at the ice cream supper at J. b. Wat
sons last night.
There is some talk of summer
school being taught here.
Sam Nolen and family arrived home
yesterday from Coalgate.
c. r. Sexton has returned from a
prospecting tour in No-Man's Laud
He will remain here.
George Ownsby is in Texas on a
visit.
=. o. Davis attended the Masonic
Grand Lodge at Tishomingo.
Orme & whaley have their gin Ia
order for the coming cotton crop
which is about four weeks later than
last season.
There is a big Holiness meeting go
ing on at Chagris. Also a Baptist
meeting at Red Oak Great interest
is manifested at both places.
l.. l.. Lillard went to Montague
county Texas, yesterday for his wife
who has been on a visit OF two weeks
The health of the community is fair
ly good
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When you have used a White Ele-
phant once you cannot be induced to
buy any other kind Of buggy. This
is the kind of buggy the Williams.
Corhn & Co. are Offering a reduction
on now.