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Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1903-12-24

1t is annoying to hear these Canadians
boasting about the achievements Of their
ridiculous little country. Do you know
that in the year 1901 there were only 322
divorced women in all Canada, against
], $50 ID the single State of Rhode Island
the year before and 2O61 in New York.
In the whole provinceof Ontario, with Owe
two million inhabitants, only forty-eighi
divorces have been granted in thirty years
and some years there are none. You car
get a divorce there without an act Of Parlia-
msnt. Yet Canada prsteads to compare
herself with the United States, which had
ia, 965 divorced women and "a 903 divoro-
ed men in 1900, including 80 divorced girls
nnder fifteen years old and 2,427 more
nnder nineteen
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1903-12-24
CEMENT STONES.


Comparatively inexpensive machines
have been produced which. when used
by even the ordinary laborer, can pro-
duce cement stone Of varying sizes at
a cost Of 10 to 60 per cent less than
kiln run brick and in the east at the
same cost as lumber.
The stone can be made to resemble
cut stone, thus giving an added beauty
to the building. Three hundred pounds
Of cement and one yard Of gravel will
make about thirty seven stones 8 by 10
by 20 at a cost Of 10 cents each, $3.50,
even estimating your labor at $3.50 per
day, which will take the place of 800
brick at a cost Of So per thousand,
$6.40. Any farmer can make them 1t
costs less to lay these stones than it
does brick or stone. The inside of the
wall can be plastere,1 with thin coat
of cement, thus making the wall and
floor one unit It therefore must be alb
soluteIy air tight
Cement stones do not decay, will en-
dure for generations are impervious to
moisture, are cheaper than any other
building material save lumber and,
taking into consideration their endur-
ing qualities, are even cheaper than
lumber and can be made by any ordi-
nary farm laborer The building does
not require painting. which is saying
in original construction and mainte-
nance. The use OF cement stone for
building purposes Is no experiment, as
many large factories, power houses,
cold storage plants and residences have
been erected of cement stone. The dali
ry building at the Toronto industrial
exposition, Toronto, is constructed Of
Portland cement stone and is highly
recommended by the Canadian com
missioner of agriculture. So says a
Rural New Yorker writer. who gives
further information as follows:
The composition is usually six parts
sand and one part cement. Secure
good. sharp gravel. which contains
small amount of sand. Do not screen.
Do not use sand or gravel that has any
surface dirt, hardpan or clay or any
particles of decayed wood or other for
eign substance For an economical
foundation wall the byproducts of a
stone quarry OF even cinders or refuse
from mines may be used. This means
d source of revenue where before the
disposal of this waste was an expense.
Place sixty shoyelfuls of sand and
gravel upon a platform, spreading it
out three or four inches thick, and
then spread over it 100 pounds of Port
land cement. Mix thoroughly by shov-
cling to the center, making ridge six
or seven feet long and two feet wide
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1903-12-24

The Newark Nez0s is authority for the
statements that ] Justice Dixon directed the
non-suit Of passenger on the Delaware,
Lackawanaa and Western Railroad, who
had left his seat, on the approach to his sta
ton and, who, by a jolt of the train, was
thrown off his feet, breaking his hand He
brought suit for $4,000 damages, but was
non-suited upon the direction Of the court,
that if passenger voluntarily leaves his
seat before the train stops, he forfeits his
claim to damages for any injuries that
may result This decision may be reli
to the particular railroad in this particular
case, but railroads in general must either
proIong their running time, or provide
machinery for emptying out seated passen-
gers
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1903-12-24
PITMAN GROVE.
William Husebeck is indisposed.

William Husebeck is indisposed.
Conrad Shoemaker has rented John War
ren's property, and will become Pitman-
lite.
We regret to hear OF the serious illness
of Mrs. William Magee at her city home.
Mr. aud Mrs H. A. Miles, Of Philadel-
phia spent Monday and Tuesday with Mrs
Miles mother, Mrs. Anna Fries.
Edward Lacy, of Redwood, has pur-
chased lot on South Broadway, and ex-
poets to build in the near future.
Miss Jennie Champion is spending a
month with her brother Frank Champion
and wife, of Newark.
The Methodist Sunday school will have
elaborate Christmas decorations, Frank
Sayre and E. c. Champion are doing the
work.
Jacob Kuhn has bought S. G. Lefevres'
ice business and will be one Of four who
will serve the grove and town next Sum
mer.
A. S. Clark has bought out the coal
business of Charles Repp, and has secured
the site from the Association and some
ground adjoining. He contemplates deal
ing heavily in farmers supplies.
Mark Peterson, whose serious illness we
noted last week, died early on Wednesday
morning, and was buried from his fathers
residence on Saturday afternoon. Mark
was splendid boy. in his sixteenth year
and had host Of young friends by whom
he will be greatly missed. Although a
great suffer at times during his whole life
be was Away cheerful and courteous to
al. His parsnts have the sympathy Of the
entire community.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1903-12-24
WAGNER'S HOME.
How the Great Composer Came TO
Live In Baireuth.

How the Great Composer Came 20
Live In Baireuth.
How Wagner came to make Bal
reuth his home is a rather interesting
story. He had long dreamed of pos
sessing theater where his compost
tons could be interpreted to suit his
ideas, but had little hope that the
dream would ever be fulfilled. When,
however, in his period Of greatest de-
preston and loneliness he formed the
friendship of the late king of Bavaria
it seemed suddenly as if all things
were possible to him. In 1867 his royal
protector instructed the celebrated
architect, Gottfried Sehper. to prepare
the plans for the theater. which was
to be built at Munich. Through pc
litical and professional dissensions and
jealousies the town council of Munich
refused permission for the erection Of
the theater there. In 1871 Wagner
visited Baireuth and, after taking
counsel with the celebrated bankers,
Messrs. Fenstel and Gross, decided
upon a site in that city The munich
pality of the town, correctly estimating
the financial advantages which would
accrue. presented Wagner with two
plots of land, one for the theater and
the other for his own house. The lat
ter was Immediately built, and in 1872
Wagner removed his family from
Trubchen, near Lucerne. to the new
home. Wahnfried. The corner stone of
the theater was laid on his sixtieth
birthday, May %, 1872. It was esti-
mated that the theater would cost
100000 thalers about $250,oo0). and
this sum was very largely raised by
Wagner societies throughout the world.
1t was completed in 1876 and dedicated
with the presentation of DER Ring des
Nibelungen' on Aug. % of that year.
Since then it has been the Mecca of
the lovers of Wagnerian music from
all parts Of the world
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1903-12-24

Rake 1t down and shovel it as before,
and by handling it two or three times
it will be well mixed. If it does not
show a good, even color give it another
turn, for much depends upon getting
the cement evenly distributed Hollow
out the top and put on water enough tC
moisten it thoroughly Then shovel as
before 1t should have water enough
to give it the appearance of freshly
dug earth The mixture is now ready
for the cement stone machine. There
are several machines upon the market,
covered by different patents. operated
by various devices, some molds which
are hand tamped and others by pres
sure, making the blocks either hollow
or solid. The hollow blocks are adj
vocated for the ventilation throughout
the entire wall, making it warmer in
ducing the cost Of manufacture.
Some face the stone with a mixture
of two parts sand and one part cement,
thus making an extra strong concrete,
greatly adding to the beauty and in
creasing the imperviousness to mois-
ture Samples of the stone are shown
in the cut. The stones are removed
from the machines upon wooden pei
let's and placed in the shade and out
of the wind and allowed to cure. Each
day they are given all the water they
will hold This is continued for ten or
fifteen days, when they are ready for
use. By various pigments they re-
sembIe brown and other stone
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1903-12-24

No matter what is said to the contra
~. there is a great difference in the fla
yoring Of an egg. Eggs laid by an ac-
tive, healthy hen supplied with good
fresh food are much finer ID favor. col
or and smell and taste than those that
are laid by liens that are the common
scavengers of alleys. back yards and
pigpens.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1903-12-24

T1sis pcper is entered IN The Post Office at Wood
AIRY NJ J., as secoad-cl0ss matter
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1903-12-24
AUTUMN BRINGS ITs,ERRI-
TATIONB.

And winter ageravates them Summer has
IT'S sun burn, fall brings roughHesa to the skin.
Winter chaps the hands and lips Paro1a
Dream gives instant relief in all caaes and
continued usage prevents returB A sovereign
balm. Delightfully."- teFfumed. Price 25c.
For sale by
wv. Merits Opposite the Court Houss.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1903-02-12
HUG.GED THE WRONG.
WOMEN.

In concluding an account of a
"quiet wedding a Kansas edi-
tor says: 81. J. Anderson,c faith
er Of the bride, who never before
had shed a tear, found several Of
them rolling down his sunburned
cheeks as he came forward to
kiss the bride, remarking that
she was his last baby. Immedl-
ately several of the ladies began
to shed tears. Everybody was
somewhat excited, and in the
confusion, the writer found him
self embracing a lady who stood
conveniently near and who prov
ed not to be his wife. He imme-.
diately apologized to the lady
and was forgiven. He apologized
again later to his wife with no
definite returns up to date"
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1903-02-12
THE MYSTIC LETTER.

A long lank youth dropped into
a jewelry store Monday. says the
Mason. Iowa, Journal, and after
gazing at some fraternity pins
asked: "TIow much is this one
with the square and compasses,
pointing to a Masonic pin.
"Five dollars" said the jewler.
"You haven't got one with any
handsaw on it have you. I'm
just outer my time and so I am
going to set up as a carpenter
and liner. I'd like to have some
thing to wear SO folks would
know what I was doin'. I'll take
it, though I'd like to have one
with handsaw, but guess this
one is plain enough. The COM
pass is to mark out the work and
the square to measure it, and any
durn fool kDows that G stands
for gimlet.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1903-02-12

A. T. WARD.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1903-02-12
This Isn't So Worse.

Found floating: The girl was
very rich and the young man was
poor but honest, says the ex-
change. She liked him, but that
Wasall and he knew1t. One night
she had been little more tender
than usual 'tYou are rich," he
ventured, "Yes,' she replied
frankly. 81 am worth $1,250,-
O0O." "And / am poor" eyes"
"Will you marry me 2" "No. "
81 thought you wouldn't y "Then
why did you ask me 2" 20 just
to see how a man feels when he
loses S1,25O, 1000"
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1903-02-12

a. A. Carpenter and wife, of
Spakane, Wash, arrived here
this morning for a visit among
old Steele County friends. Mr..
Carpenter is looking and feeling
well, and their many friends will
be glad to see them.-Finley
Beacon.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1903-02-12
North Dakota Leads in
Flax,

Fhe government statisticians
have figured up the agricultural
results for the past year and are
out with a report in which Min
n flesota appears very prominent
slys he state holds its old posi-
tlon Of pre-eminence in wheat,
having produced 1925, ,4O4 BUSH
els from an area 5,747,573 acres,
the yield per acre averaging 13.9.
At9bl cents per bushel, which is
}thte5average price the government
figures that the farmers received
Tor heir wheat, the crop brought
S4S.64s, 966 to the state. North
Dakota is next to Minnesota in
the production of spring wheat,
showing 62,S72,214 bushels rails
3ed from 3,e52 299 acres, having
value of $36,465, 900. Next in
spring wheat is South Dakota
with 43,937,O33 bushels taken
from 3.604,347 acres, and bring
ing to the state $25, 5,O67,629. In
making these estimates the gov
ei'llnlent uses 81 cents as an av-
serisge price for Minnesota, So
cents for North Dakota and 81
sforsSouth Dakota.
Minnesota with 667, 500 acres
planted to flax, and yield Of
6,924, 900 bushels shows up well,
sbutsitis North Dakota that takes
thc palm. The farmers of North
Dakota planted 2,16O,OOO acres
!thelargest area ever devoted to
SSand from this immense area
have taken about Is, 100000 bush
els.
Sugar beets make an interest
ING and increasingly important
ltsn in the agricultural produc-
tics Of Minnesota. Although the
5ss Star sfa state will not CONS
The prodrc ton Of beets
wiz California, Michigan and
other states where the beet sugar.
industry i1sd has been longer estab-
lsilsshed and is much larger, the
showing is very good. Mime
sota1sproduced 1898 tons of
5beets,Whichis equivalent toabout
1892 tons of sugar.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1903-02-12
TAKE NOTICE.

All parties oweing me will find
their account in the hands Of
Standley & Gilmore for collection.
YouWill please call and see them
and make settlement.
Il. . "a c.. O. Wilson.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1903-02-12
Help Them.

Two weeks ago we announced
that we would receive and for
ward contributions for the relief
of the famine sufferers in the
Scandinavian peninsula. Not
withstanding the fact that there
is much suffering there and the
people are dying from starvation,
the projectis not meeting with
the encouragement it deserves.
We do not ask anyone to give
who cannot do so willingly, but
we think it a worthy undertaking.
and one that should be helped
along. A dollar or two a piece
would mean but little to you, but
to one without the necessaries OF
life twill mean a great deal. Let
US all remember the lessons of
charity and contribute as liberal-
ly as we can. Forego your cigars
or other extravagancies for a
week, give up one night at the
play,and put the amount opposite
your name on our list. Farmers,
bring in two or three bushels of
wheat or flax and subscribe the
proceeds. We guarantee that
the money will reach those for
whom it is intended or you can
haveit back.
PIONEER FAMINE RELIEF
FUND.
We agree to pay the amount
set opposite our names for the
relief Of the famine suffers III
Norway and Sweden. Such
money to be paid to the Pioneer
and by them forwarded inme.
diately:
~ ~
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1903-02-12
FOR SALE.

1000 bushels Of oats at 25 cents
per bushel. Inquire of
g. N. Northrop, Hope, N. D,
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1903-02-12
HORSES FOR SALE.

A good work team, geldings,
weight about 200 lbs, for sale.
Cash or bankable paper, or will
trade for teams, mares or cattle.
Price 5000.
IN y1ThDn
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1903-02-12
w. C. T. u.

There will be an Oyster Supper
held at the home Of Porter kim
ball in the interests of the w. G..
T. Y. of Riverside on Friday
evening Feb. 10th. All are cordi-
ally invited.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1903-02-12
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WANTED

By lady to do housekeeping.
For further par ticu1ars call at
the Pioneer office.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1903-02-12
WANTED.

Girl for general housework.
Applylyto Ed. Carpenter,
Hope, N. D..
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1903-02-12
TAKEN UP.

Came to my place Sec. 4-144-
So, Jan. 1st 1903. One red two
year old he1fer. Owner can have
same By paying damages.
JOHN MCCULLOUGH.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1903-02-12

Mems Suits Cleaned, Repaired
and Pressed.
Mrs. M. c.. Pressley.
The Grenada sentinel., 1903-10-17

pensing the shortage. Sweet and
irish potatoes are not as good as could
be wished, nevertheless, we should be
thankful and still trust and pray for
our Heavenly Father, who watches
over the little sparrows, will yet send
us rain in time to plant turntps,
that we may boil something besides
water and clear-side ham this winter.
However, we will not starve for we
already have suf1ciency Of bread and
sorgham, and will make the Louisiana
molasses later on. Now that is some
thing that will suit the taste of the
most fastidi0us, at least, it suits me,
and am hard to please.
hope my friends did not expect
much when they commenced reading,
as this is a prelude to what I hope to
write in the near future, for like dear
old "Bill Arp" I am looking with
bright anticipation to the home-oo
ing of q long absent boy, whose home
has been in Oklahoma for the last two
years. His description Of that ooun-
try is excellent, End he is delighted
with his surroundings, but o, my! the
dreadful cyclones in the spring fills
the heart with terror. Every family
has a storm-hOle, and all rush with
one accord when they hear the storm
coming. ''FORKER.
The Grenada sentinel., 1903-10-17
INTERESTING LETTER FROM THE
..FORK."

EDITOR SENTINEL:
MY long silence in awaiting for
something tremendous to transpire
that might electrify the numerous
readers of your great paper, but alas,
everything continues stupendously
calm and serene, not even thunder
storm or a shower of rain to settle the
dust that is becoming almost unpleas-
ant, rendering country calling disa-
greeable il it were not for our coura-
geous social spirit. Why, only a few
days ago / was seized with a desire to
make social visit to Coffeeville,
which is only ten or twelve miles
through the country. Had nice
morning drive, arriving at the point
of destination about eight O'Clock,
spent a delightful day, returning home
for an early supper, (and 1 didn't have
to prepare it either.)
The next day my heart was made
happy by the presence OF few of my
friends. 1 will just mention the names
of some of them, and wasn't looking
for a single soul, and I am happy to
say they came in pairs. The first to
arrive was Mrs. Charlie Perry and
Miss Rebecca McCaslin, very sweet,
pleasant young lady of Graysport, and
one Of our ex-teachers. We had scarce
" exchanged greetings and sat our
selves down for social Interchange of
words, when a roaring and rushing
sound was heard as ii a mighty army
was coming. Hooked out-only three
buggies, containing Mr.. Warner Hor-
ton and lady, Mr.. e. 4. Sanders and
lady, Mr.. Dabney Phillips and Miss
Annie Smith, besides few children.
It was an unexpected gathering, and
I think we all enjoyed the reunion.
The wheel OF conversation kept roll
inR % rapidly that time new on eagle
wings, and ere We were aware, the
time Of parting was st hand. only
menttoned this little episode as one Of
many ID our vicinity, ttnt & may rbe
seen, Notwithstanding, three s0cces-
siye years of failure hasn't destroyed
tho germs of friendship or social ex-
change of visits
The FARMERS 1re feeling very good
with thu bright prospect1 before them.
Many cribs will 10 full - OvernoNfnG;
cotton Il cut On, but II = loped : 6et-
tier price win be given, thereby 1eooln-
The Grenada sentinel., 1903-10-17
Official Proceedings Of the Board
Of Supervisors.

TUESDAY MORNING, OCT. 6, 1902.
Board met pursuant to adjourn
ment with the following members
present.:
Dist. l, S. T. Tatum; district ?, J..
II. James: district 3, r. NJ. Anderson;
district 4, w. r. Baker; district 5, G..
w. Wood; clerk, J. S. King; sheriff,
G.. B. Jones. Court was opened in
due form and the following proceed
ings were had:
In pursuance to an advertisement
made by the Board for bids to scrape
and paint the following bridges in
Grenada county, to-wit: Horton
bridge, Graysport bridge, Perry Creek
bridge. Yalobusha river bridge, Baker
creek bridge, Cane creek bridge and
Long creek bridge; and the Board,
after considering said bids find that r
Rayburn is the lowest bidder. 1t is
therefore ordered that the contract
to scrape and paint said bridges be
awarded to said r Rayburn in the
following words and figures, to-wit:
This agreement made the 9th day
of Oct. 1908, between r j Rayburn,
of Grenada county, State of MISSISSIPPI
pi, of the first part, and the Board of
Supervisors of Grenada county, and
State Of Mississippi, Of the second
part, witnesseth: That the said first
party agrees to furnish all material
and to scrape and paint, with one
heavy coat of graphite paint, made in
best linseed oil, the foregoing named
seven iron bridges in w0rkmanlike
manner, and have said painting COM
pleted on or before the lst day of Jan
uary, 1904. The said first party is to
execute bond in the penal sum OF
$4,000 for the faithful performance
! Of said work, with sureties to be ap-
proved by the said second party at
their present meeting. In cOnsidera-
tion of the foregoing material and
work to be furnished and executed by
said first party, the said second party
hereby agree to pay said first party
the sum OF $4,000 in the following
manner, to-wit: On completion of
the scraping and painting Of said seven
| iron bridges as aforesaid, said pay
ments to be made in warrants drawn
on Grenada county, State of Missis-
sippi. In testimony whereof, witness
the signatures of the said parties; the
interlineatiOns were made before
signing.
r j RAYBURN,
S T TATUM, Pres.
On motion it is ordered that the
bond OF r J Rayburn, G c James,
Doak & Wolf for the performance OF
| their contract to scrape and paint the
The Grenada sentinel., 1903-10-17
SAM CORRERO.
Merchant Tailor.

Pressing, cleaning and repairing
clothes OF any kind, whether ladies' OF
gentlemen's. Work GUARANTEED,
eqal to any that can be done in a larRe
city. Prices moderate. Give me .
trial. Leave orders at Grenada Hotel.
S-19-3m SAM CORRERO.
The Grenada sentinel., 1903-10-17
HAY FOR SALE.

From one bale to a car load. Prices
NJ follows. For Peayine Hay. 75
cents per bale and native grass 50
cents per bale. Delivered at ElliotS-
or Grenada.
. O. G. PDEN,
Aug. 20 1908. Elliott, Min.
The Grenada sentinel., 1903-10-17
Aug. 20 1908.

Water Valley win have . meeks
chant's street fair, eomnencing CT,
27th, and hsting 1lve days.
The Grenada sentinel., 1903-10-17

On motion it is ordered that the
bond OF r Rayburn, G c James,
Doak & Wolf for the performance OF
their contract to scrape and paint the
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-12-19
COUGHING SPELL
CAUSED DEATH.

Harry Duokwell, aged rs years,
ohoked to death early yesterday morn
ing at his home, in the presence of his
wife and child. He contracted slight
cold few days ago and paid but little
attention to it. Yesterday morning
he was seized with tit of coughing
which continued for some time. His
wife sent for . physician, but before
he could arrive, another coughing
spell came on ana Duckwell.died from
suffocation. st. Louis Globe Demo
crat, Dec. /, 1901" Billiards. Hore-
hound Syrup would have saved him.
csc, SOC and 81 at Dubois, Kolb & 90.