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The state herald. (Holyoke, Logan County, Colo.) 1887-1921, 1903-10-09
G. A. R. COMMANDER. IN.CHIEF
IN FAVOR OF SERVICE PENSIONS

the 100000 already on the pension
rolls.
The commissioner of pensions, Mr.,
Ware. estimates the number of surviy-
ors of the Civil War who are not now
drawing pensions at more than 10000.
He says they may number 5000.
II the proportion of widows to sur
vivors is as great as was the proper
ton of widows 20 survivors at the cor
responding dates after the Mexican
War. there are probably few more
than 100000 widows of Civil War vet
Grams who are not now drawing pen
sions.
II is difficult to estimate what pro-
portion of the survivors are sixty-two
years old or more, hut II is quite prob
able that enough are of that age to
bring the total Of new pensioners. in
Guiding the widows. up to about SOO,-
900.
The state herald. (Holyoke, Logan County, Colo.) 1887-1921, 1903-10-09
Lumber Supply Decreasing.

Estimates by conservative lumber
men show that the days OF numbering
In the upper peninsula Of Michigan
will soon be past Before FIVE years
have passed there will be practically
no timber left standing in Baraga,
Houghton and Keweenw counties
large enough 10 make log. Menom-
inee county. which about ten years ago
was the largest lumber producing dis
trict in the world, has lost its rank
and now produces scarcely tenth OF
Its former amount. The mills which
were located there nave been moved
to Louisiana and Washington. Baraga
has timber enough TO keep its few
mills running for few years more,
but like A. the Other parts Of the state
where numbering has been carried on,
its end Is near Every season makes
the timber tracts of Hoaghton county
smaller.
The state herald. (Holyoke, Logan County, Colo.) 1887-1921, 1903-10-09
Canal Treaty Rests.

Paris. Oct. 5.-Tho Paris edition OF
the New York Herald publishes dis
patch from Bogota. via Panama. which
SAYS that no Immediate steps will be
taken In favor OF the canal. Tho op-
moments of the treaty are apparently
pleased TO see the United States feign
to return 10 the Nicnraguan route
President Rooseyolt'H attitude Is In
tcrprctcd nj Bogota NJ sign that ne
will wait TN August. n necessary
and that the United States viii event
ually nccopt Colombias conditions,
The dispatch adds that President
Rooscvelts intention Of awaiting the
opinion Of the United States Congress
before making n decision has produced
bad impression throughout the 18th
mus.
The state herald. (Holyoke, Logan County, Colo.) 1887-1921, 1903-10-09

Washington, Oct General John
C. Black. the new commandments
of the Grand Army of the Republic.
has begun his administration by de-
claring In favor of an increase of pen
sion expenditures of the government
that would amount to from s2l,oOO,OOo
to $30,0O0,000 a year. and would run
the total payments up from the present
figure of 10000, 900 to $i6l 100000 or
$4,000. 900.
General Black has declared II will be
the policy OF the Grand Army of the
Republic to fight from now on for
pension for every veteran Of the Civil
War more than sixty-two years old,
who has seen sixty days actual serr-
ice, and for their widows after them.
This means that General Black In
tends to commit the Grand Army OF
the Republic to n campaign for an ad-
dition of at least 100000 names to
4 = . - <<&%<H~~~
The state herald. (Holyoke, Logan County, Colo.) 1887-1921, 1903-10-09

Chicago. Oct. D. ChlcngoS ccnton
ninl celebration closed last night In n
blaze Of fireworks which Illuminated
the largest crowd ever assembled Gu
the lake front Estimates If the mum
Der which witnessed the greatest ARE
works dlrplay seen here since tho
Worlds Fair ranged from 100000 TO
$4,000. out In the lake scores ~
craft cruIsod about. their size varying
from the small ruwboat ana the dlmin'
utlye yachts 10 the biz excursion
steamer which were packed 10 the
guards.
The exhibition began whom red and
white fires burst out along the g1y'
eminent pier for n distance Of several
blocks.
The state herald. (Holyoke, Logan County, Colo.) 1887-1921, 1903-10-09
IT'S a MISTAKE.


~ 'NfHNb NbN'N AFs ~ W.
Grades Of Coffee.
Many people lay all tho blame for
the diseases caused ~ coffee upon
the poorer grades Of coffee but this is
an error aS tho following proves u
have used every hrd Of the best
grade Of tea aud coffee that can be-
got from a first olafd grocer but never
found one that would not upset my
nervous system and Il was not until |
began 10 drink Postum FOOD Coffee
In place Of coffee ana tea that ! had
relief from the tCfrinc attacks uf
nervous sick headache from which |
LID suffered for ~ years,
Il had tried nil klndr Of medicines
bu, none helped me.
Soon after stopped drinking col
Zee and began 20 drink Postum tho
headaches grew less and II was not
long until was entirely cured and
have mover had a return Of this dis.
troaHlns trouble for nowadays I never
drink coffee but stick 70 Postum,
As soon ~ my wife saw what Pos.
YUM Hhu upn' lNl lh' tnl FRNF Wv
coffee. which she had drank all her
life, This was sis weeks ago and
she ia changed woman. for her ncr.
youanoHH has all disappeared and her
lace has become smnnth and her
chooltr have good rosy rod color
Bhe sleeps well. loo. something rh"
could never do while she drank cuf
Zee We consider Postum hpua"
hold necessity In my house and have
induced many friends Ia Try this
wonderful food drink In place " col
Fec" Name given by g0stnm GO,
Battle Creek Mich
looh In each package for a copy oi
the famous little book, THE Road "
Wsllyille."
The state herald. (Holyoke, Logan County, Colo.) 1887-1921, 1903-10-09

Lincoln. Neb. Oct I The mar
rlngo or Miss Ruth Baird Bryan and
William Homer LoaViii WIS ful.
rmnllcd at O'Clock last night ut Fair
view. tho country home ~ ", !
Bryan, Tho chancellor NJ The Erbrnu
kan wesleyan Universally Dr Hunting
ton. nm old time friend n The bride
ana her parents. MS the ON, ihtiug
clergyman,
The wedding wuH unor'rniniiuua and
was attended by about i2i young .prU
pie NJ Lincoln and The more Intimate
friends " the Bryan family
The state herald. (Holyoke, Logan County, Colo.) 1887-1921, 1903-10-09

the pain was less He began TO gain
and is to-day well boy. his life saved by
Doan's Kidney Pills.
RUpDLEs Mills, Ky.--I received tho
free trial of pills. They did mo great
good. had bladder trouble, compelling
inc to get up often during night. Now
! sleep well no pain in neck OF bladder:
pain in back is gone, also headache.
JNo. H. HILL.
The state herald. (Holyoke, Logan County, Colo.) 1887-1921, 1903-10-09
President oiaz Of Mexico.

President Diaz of Mexico, the George
Washington of that republic, has
reached the age of seventy-three years
with vigor only slightly impaired after
his long life Of unusual activity. He
will probably remain president of Mex.
leo as long as he lives. or, at any rate,
as long as he wants to. He has ex-
pressed desire to give up public life
after service of fully half century.
The state herald. (Holyoke, Logan County, Colo.) 1887-1921, 1903-10-09
Don't Rent a Farm--Buy!

Colorado farmers can get good irri
gated land, best of water rights SPLEEN
did crops, and pay about the usual
rental for the use Of the land. In three
years they'll own 1t clear, The best
chance to get good farm ever offered
In the state. Write to-day TO The
Colorado Bureau Of immigration, GIG
Majestic building. Denver. Colorado.
The state herald. (Holyoke, Logan County, Colo.) 1887-1921, 1903-10-09

Chicago, Oct THE railroads 81
the entire country hro face To face
with what nromlsos 10 be- the great
osi car shortage In their history. Do
spite the fact that most liberal orders
for new equipment have been given
by nil the railroads during tho last
twelve months they now find them
selves unable TO accept nil the irnifc
lint d niIefnd
The state herald. (Holyoke, Logan County, Colo.) 1887-1921, 1903-10-09
usr,huusl, a, 81. Louis.

81 IOulH, OCT, IL rlIEht HhOcI
ot earthquake WA felt In carundclc'.
the southern pnrt ~ the city, At Sii6
O'Clock lnfl night Tho seismic dis.
turbnnoo lasted about ono minute and
caused alarm among the citizens ~
tho ramo time slight shock was f'lt
In the wtgtorn portion ot the city
The state herald. (Holyoke, Logan County, Colo.) 1887-1921, 1903-10-09

The municipality Of S'rassburg. Ger
many, has voted to build an $4,000
dental hospital for school children.
Every pupil In the schools is to be
submitted 10 a dental examination ON
entering and twice during school time
until the age of thirteen.
The state herald. (Holyoke, Logan County, Colo.) 1887-1921, 1903-10-09

There 10 more Catarrh IN this section OF the country
than al other diseases put tDgethir, and rhill tho
last few year, was supposed 10 he inenr,be. For
great many years doctors pronounce, ~ aiocsl dis,
sase and prescribed loo Al remedies snd by constantly
falling to cure with local trcntm-nt, pronounced IL
tncursbe. Science hiss proven cataffh TO be a con.
tionsi treatment Hairs Catsrrh Cure, manufactured
by j. Cheney 4 Co., Toledo, ohio, Is the only
stilutonal cure the market. it's "a en- Internally
10 doses from 10 drops to teLsp,onfu. 1t Ac;s d.
rcctiy on the blood and mucous surfaces of tho
syaten. They offer one hundred dollars for any case
II falls 10 cure, send for crcuas and Testimonials
Address r. J. CHENEY CO.. Toledo q.
Sold by Druggists use.
Hairs Family Pilla arc the best
The state herald. (Holyoke, Logan County, Colo.) 1887-1921, 1903-10-09
A guaranteed Cur. for Piles.

Itching. blind. bleeding or protruding Pile,
positively cured or money refunded.
hLLEN'S DISCOVERY Tor PILES, new
discovery that absolutely cures all kinds Of
Piles. Prepared for Piles only, All Drug
Stores. Soc. Sent by mail on receipt Of
price. Address Lock Box $50, lie Roy. n. Y.
The state herald. (Holyoke, Logan County, Colo.) 1887-1921, 1903-10-09
BIRD vENTRlLooUlsTs.
Amuse Visitors to Paris Botanica
Gardens.

Amuse Visitors to Paris Botanical
Gardens.
NJ. Emile Merwart, secretary general
OF French Guiana has sent to the Jar
din des Plants, In Paris, two pairs of
ventriloquial fowls. These birds, the
Temps says, are greatly amusing to
visitors 10 the gardens, who assemble
around their cage by their cries, which
at one time appear to come from the
trees, at others from the sky, and
sometimes from the midst OF the crowd
Itself. The flesh of the birds Is said
to be more savory than that OF pleas
ants or the finest guinea fowls, and
their eggs are In great favor among
American epicures. The Empress
Josephine tried to acclimatize the spe
cies in the Malmaison aviary. but with.
out success
The state herald. (Holyoke, Logan County, Colo.) 1887-1921, 1903-10-09

Hundreds OF dealers say the extra
quantity and superior quality OF De
fance Starch is fast taking place OF
all other brands, Others say they
cannot sell any other starch.
The state herald. (Holyoke, Logan County, Colo.) 1887-1921, 1903-10-09

Storckecpers report that the extra
quantity. together with the superior
quality Of Defiance Starch makes II
next to impossible TO sell any other
brand.
The state herald. (Holyoke, Logan County, Colo.) 1887-1921, 1903-10-09

Dealers say that MS soon as = Gus.
toner tries Defiance Starch 1t is i'm.
possible to sell them any other cold
water starch. 1t can be used cold
or boiled.
The state herald. (Holyoke, Logan County, Colo.) 1887-1921, 1903-10-09

Don't you know that Defiance
Starch besides being absolutely supe-
rior to any other, is put up 16 ounces
In package and sells at same price
as 12ounce packages OF other kinds?
The state herald. (Holyoke, Logan County, Colo.) 1887-1921, 1903-10-09

nunalo. Oct T. Mrs Jefferson Da,ia
b. rapidly recovering from her llnefr
Her physicians believe rhc viii be-
ablr tu leave for her winter home IN
New York this week.
The state herald. (Holyoke, Logan County, Colo.) 1887-1921, 1903-10-09
w. L. DOUGLAS
'3.se 3 SHOES SSf sEr
You can save from 50 TO SO yearly BY
wearing W. L. Douglas $3.50 OF So shoes.

They equal those
that have been cost
ing you from 81 90
60 $500, The i'm
menss sale 81 W. l..
Douglas shoes pfoyes
their superiority over
All other makes
Sold by rtall shoe
dealers oyofywhcrr.
Look for naiiio aud
price on bottom.
That Douglas nsss Cor.
onatoii pto'r. there "
,sius In l'osxls. shoes.
tsfouA u the highest
gfajs rsi.issihsf made,
asf lIfHT y aHffHs sol.
The state herald. (Holyoke, Logan County, Colo.) 1887-1921, 1903-10-09

She-It is easy to win a woman's love
Just give her al the money she wants
JIe--Grrni Scott You don't call that
easy do your
The state herald. (Holyoke, Logan County, Colo.) 1887-1921, 1903-10-09
Sensible housekeepers

viii have Defiance Starch, not alone
because they get one-third more for
the same money. but also because of
superior quality.
The state herald. (Holyoke, Logan County, Colo.) 1887-1921, 1903-10-09

did you serve in the Civil war;
"S'pose they called 1t that, but fount
1t mighty uncivil."
The state herald. (Holyoke, Logan County, Colo.) 1887-1921, 1903-10-09

He-l'vc got my fathers nose and
mouth. Shc-Well, the old man was
lucky to get rid of them.
The state herald. (Holyoke, Logan County, Colo.) 1887-1921, 1903-10-09

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup.
For children teefhinR softens the gums reduces inr
nspmstion, allAys pain cures wind collie ~ botts
The state herald. (Holyoke, Logan County, Colo.) 1887-1921, 1903-10-09

He Ind mint OF money,
A castle by the lake
But he couldn't eat n blooming thing
And miss the stomach ache.
The state herald. (Holyoke, Logan County, Colo.) 1887-1921, 1903-10-09

Plumber stopped that leak up at the
house. Itll be $50 Coal Dealer-Al
right; sent you two tons of coal yestcr
day. Gimme S and well call It square.
! don't want to be hard on you.
The state herald. (Holyoke, Logan County, Colo.) 1887-1921, 1903-10-09

1T takes travel to bring out what
there Is in q man." Yes, ocean
travel"
The state herald. (Holyoke, Logan County, Colo.) 1887-1921, 1903-10-09

Mamma Come now, Harry, IT'S past
your Tim. To get up IInrrN Never mind,
: ANNA. IN just stay la bed TIL my time
zones round dgu!u,
The state herald. (Holyoke, Logan County, Colo.) 1887-1921, 1903-10-09

Charlie--Really. YOU look good enough
10 eat. Nellie-lcs. ] think | could eat
some Ice cream.
The state herald. (Holyoke, Logan County, Colo.) 1887-1921, 1903-10-09

Mag!sirate-Dld the prisoner offer any
resistance7 Policeman-None worth men.
tioning, your honor. Only couple OF
dollars
The state herald. (Holyoke, Logan County, Colo.) 1887-1921, 1903-10-09

Aliens Foot.Ease, Wonderful Remedy.
Have tried ALIENS FOOT-EASE, and
find 1t to be certain cure. and gives COM
tort to one suffering with sore. tender and
swollen feet. will recommend ALIENS
-FOOT-EASE to my friends, as II is
certainly wonderful remedy-Mra N.
II. Guilford. New Orleans. La"
The state herald. (Holyoke, Logan County, Colo.) 1887-1921, 1903-10-09

Wasn't Biggsley growing again about
being everworkcdg' Yes. When he went
down to draw his pay they made him
sign the pay roll
The state herald. (Holyoke, Logan County, Colo.) 1887-1921, 1903-10-09

.I understand that your wife is de.
aided brunette" shed be just as decid-
ed II she were n blonde"
The state herald. (Holyoke, Logan County, Colo.) 1887-1921, 1903-10-09

a woman has been appointed at col
umhiI University 10 be professor Of
physlcs-n tho Kind our mothers used
TO mix, however,
The state herald. (Holyoke, Logan County, Colo.) 1887-1921, 1903-10-09

Honesty is the best policy But II is
no insurance against fire IN this world,
however II may be in the ntNt
The state herald. (Holyoke, Logan County, Colo.) 1887-1921, 1903-10-09

Pise's euro is the hest medicine We ever used
for all affections OF the throat and lungs.-WM.
o. ENpsLEy, vanburen, Ind, Feb. 10. 1900
The state herald. (Holyoke, Logan County, Colo.) 1887-1921, 1903-10-09

The secret Of the popularity of RsIters
'Bullh,ai' b.cent cigar Is revealed In one
wotd-"Suality
The state herald. (Holyoke, Logan County, Colo.) 1887-1921, 1903-10-09

ut beats all" how good cirNr you can
buy for cents 4 you buy the F'sht brand.
The state herald. (Holyoke, Logan County, Colo.) 1887-1921, 1903-10-09

SheJ hear yau have boon specializing
on the Stock Exchange. Were you Il bull
or a bear? He-Neither, l was a dom
key.
The state herald. (Holyoke, Logan County, Colo.) 1887-1921, 1903-10-09

The mildest tobacco that grows is used
In the makeup OF Bakers Bullhezd 5
cent cigar. Try one and see.
The state herald. (Holyoke, Logan County, Colo.) 1887-1921, 1903-10-09

To Cure a Cold In One day.
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. AL
druggists refund money II it fails to cure DC
The state herald. (Holyoke, Logan County, Colo.) 1887-1921, 1903-10-09
STRAIGHT TO THE SPOT

Aching backs are cased Hip. back,
and loin pains overcome. Swelling OF
the limbs, rheumatism, and dropsy signs
vanish.
They correct urine with brick dust
sediment, high colorcd, excessive, pain
In passing, dribbling, frequency. Doan's
Kidney Pills dissolve and remove calculi
and gravel Relieve heart palpita.
tion, slccplessncss, headache, nervous.
ness.
TELL Cry. IND received the free
trial of Doan's Kidney Pills, They arc
splendid. i had an awful pain in my
back on taking the pills the pain left
me right away and feel like new
man. Stephen Schacfer.
Mrs. ADpIE ANDREWS. r. F. D. No. I.
BRoDIEAD, WIS, writes | received
the free trial of Doans Kidney Pills with
much benefit My little nephew was
suffering terribly with kidney trouble
from scarlet fever Two doctors failed
to help him and he finally went into
spasms. His father gave him Doan's
Kidney Pills and from the second dose
The state herald. (Holyoke, Logan County, Colo.) 1887-1921, 1903-10-09

II YOU have smoked a Builh.sd scent
Niyar you know how good the, are: n
you fav. not better try ons
The state herald. (Holyoke, Logan County, Colo.) 1887-1921, 1903-10-09

A smile of satisfaction aces with one Of
baxter's "Bullhead" B-cent cigars.
The state herald. (Holyoke, Logan County, Colo.) 1887-1921, 1903-10-09

PUTNAM FADELESS DYES pro
duce the brightest aud fastest colors
The state herald. (Holyoke, Logan County, Colo.) 1887-1921, 1903-10-09

smok. Bakers "BuIlhead' s-cent cigar
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1903-01-02

OeWitt's collie & Cholera Cure.
Pleasant. Quick Results. Sale t. taxa
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EAST THETFORD.

John Child has been in town a
few days.
Chas. Emerson and Geo. Wilmot
are on the sick list.
Myron Pressey and wife have been
entertaining friends from West An
dover, N. H.
Exercises at Thetford church
Christmas evening were principally
of musical character, with recita-
tions from the little ones. The dis
tribution of gifts from two trees
wound up the festivities.
North Thetford creamery has a
new man. Mr.. Jackson has left for
a needed rest. He has given good
satisfaction, and proved that the
creamery is a paying institution,
when it is conducted on the square.
He has treated the patrons fairly,
and all pronounce him a gentleman
and regret his going away.
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Newbury.

/ scholars, the Mayflower and the
Wellspring. These are most excel
lent papers, published by the Pill
grim Press, and will aid the Sun
day school work.
Owing to the watch night service
in the M. e. church and the annual
meeting of the congregational
church, the regular Thursday even
ing meeting was omitted this week.
The mem bers and all the friends
who worship in this church are
most cordially invited to the annual
meeting held on Friday afternoon at
three O'Clock, at which time there
will be the usual business, hearing
of reports, election of officers and
roll call. At five-thirty will follow
the usual collation. served by the la
dies in the vestry. A very neat.
printed invitation has been sent out
to the resident member.
The susbject for the Seminar next
Sunday is the following, what
has been the greatest event of the
year,"
Christian Endeavor conservation
service Sunday evening at 6.15, top
ic, "How to get a fresh start. P"
Eph. 4:22-32.
Evening church service at z
O'Clock.
Next week will be observed as the
week of prayer. Five meetings
have been arranged as follows: Mon
day night at the Congregational
church, Tuesday night at the Ad-
vent church, Wednesday night at
the Methodist church, Thursday
evening at the Congregational
church and Friday evening at the
Methodist church. All are cordially
invited to attend the special SER
vices.
The committee for the Xmas tree
very nicely completed their work by
decorating the church most appro-
priately for this season.
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SOUTH RYFGATE.

Miles Mandigo's wife died very
suddenly Sunday morning. They
have been living at Geo. W. Gray's
the past summer. near Blue noun
tain. Mrs. Mandigo seemed as we'll
as usual Sunday morning, got break,
fast, did her work up, and about ten
O'Clock was found dead in her chair.
Funeral at the house Tuesday at 1C
O'Clock, Rev W. S. Wallace officiat-
ing.
Lyman Batchelder. who has been
very sick, is improving
J. B. Randall of Newbury is stop
ping at present with his brother.
Geo. N. Randall.
]. ID. McA1lister has gone to Bos-
ton to spend New Years with his
sister.
Edwin Rollins and wife of Hart
ford, Conn. are in town visiting
friends.
S. Mills. Jr., who has been on
the sick list. has so far recovered as
to be able to work part of the time
in his shop.
Robert Farquharson has a very
bad cold and has been confined to
the house the most of the time this
week.
The marriage reception OF John
Rosa's sister took place last Thurs
day evening. Quite a number of
the village folks attended, and all
had a very good time.
neWitt,s CoiIc & Cholera curn
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NORTH THETFORD.

Christmas gathered in all the odds
and ends of society, but, with amend
ments, the evening was shortened,
outlay less, presents fewer, chill.
dren brought forward in classes, tu-
tored by Ladies Hadlock, Barnes
and Wilcox to high Projections, and
Mrs. Murfey brought out cantata
that gave delight to mothers and
spectators, and not bit of stupor
throughout. Thanks for this pleas
ant variation from winters cold.
Mrs. Hosford and chum Abbie an
chored for ten days with their
Churchill cousins in Connecticut;
small family, only parents and one
daughter, not yethhfe to II $3.50
hollow made in their hearSs< =
''She went away" Thence crossed
over to South Winsdor, Conn, the
home of Rev. Jaquith, whose parish
is not over set by a needless, fuctu
ating crowd, the church edifice was
under repairs, and both pastor and
he1pmate give their best efforts tc
their people, and nothing blocks the
way to happy and we'll spent life.
At this point they parted Mrs. Fl.
for Boston, and Miss Palmer for
Vermont, who came in dimpline
with delight for she bore in her
arms the true ''Ho11Y branches
loaded with scarlet berries. Tho
foreign tree, the curious Yankee
soon found its meaning, and Christ
mas was begun before the journey
ended.
Miss Adams of Springfield knows
we country folk are alive and thai
frequent boosting from her is al
that saves us from webbing anc
tipping clean overheard. Alone
and in thought I sing the song
known in the thirties.
"The mistletoe hung in the castle
hall.
And rhe holly branch shone on the
old oak WALL
and with eyelids shut, fell asleep
Farewell.
Our visitors, friends and neigh
bors are vanishing from us like
"Snow wreaths in June" We are
afraid to speak their names in their
absence.
Miss Hattie Porter has closed her
house and gone to Winter Hill,
Mass, to spend the winter with her
sister.