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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-08-01
RATHER A GOOD JOKE.

This summer has seen the best specimen squally
weather that remember One day while staying
at the lake especially squally. Thunder
and went the whole day.
friend and playing croquet We felt few
of rain and before could tie porch
pouring down and drenched About two
the afternoon my sister friend
terrace to pick flowers shower coming
the lake and called to them back Unucky
they did not hear and did not have time
before the shower took two umbrellas and
down to the where they sat under
returned that little brother drenched
laughing IL it good joke. Mother
Of bewaing petty grievances with regu-
which fairly shake We
much frightened especially friends who did
get sleep until long after the storm
A Seventh Grade, -Borghld DAHL
Seward School. 80 Twenty second Avenue S.
SUNSHINE AND SHOWERS.
Oh, such weather. shines, it rains.
Now again, then gloomy Oh,
shame what it is. It might be pleasant
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-08-01
A REGULAR DELUGE.
CHonorable Mention.>

1 r + .
1t during enforced vacation about year and
a ago experienced good Of squaly
very seriously i'll and enjoying slow
convaiescence That morning all beautiful and clear
marred the OF what promised to
be delightful day for felt unusually strong
strong that thought should like to look
collection Of letters treasured papers Black
clouds gather quickly when informed that they
had been DESTROYED but when the
complete that all letters autographs,
Junior buttons and badges burned the storm broke in
indescribable fury.
Life worth living and cried until
exhausted In hour the doctor called and cleared
the troubled atmosphere by giving the eagerly desired
permission visit cousin. This faint rainbow of
short duration. however for he privately advised father
that had better not CO.
When informed of this renewed my lamentations
spent forenoon crying. I had not
where I hardly able to
walk anxious for sight of the busy city When
my father came noon still mourning
He tried to with but the more he talked the
cried, until the tears resembled miniature flood
perplexed in the extreme, he said that might
unable stop. Finally the sobs weaker and at
last Having surpassed all previous records
framed from 1urtner oen1oisteloh ana Tue rest VI Ing
day all sunshine for had been granted my desire
Twelfth Grade, Belle Donaghue
East Side High School 2e51 Street NE
=, WHEN "soMETHlNG" HAPPENED
(IIonorable Mention.)
storm was rising that was apparent: anyone could
oppressive leaf shook and rembled the
prairie omnously the chickens
warming cucks. and in fact beast and nature
seemed aware of the approaching storm.
On arising that morning the children had de-
feeling and with the usual morning routine to at
tend to seemed to be waiting for something they
scarcely that spirit pervaded the whole
household the morning the weremembered New Rich
One glance at the enough it
the horizon and certainly meant storm In this the
day gded on all waiting for that something to happen and
break the while the sky gradually darkened and
the wind At four lamps lit the darkness
intense. and we all knew the climax was near And near
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-08-01
MOODY MOTHER NATURE

MOODY MOTHER NATURE.
How dear to my heart are the scenes Of childhood
When fond recollection presents them to view.
True to this quotation nearly all recoIections Of
Childhood dear to ones heart still there
the annals Of life which
discontinue.
The eve before the set with coudess sky
nyriads of that forth nights
darkness encouraged my hopes for pleasant
AS I awoke these questions flashed my mind
SIS this the glorious Fourth great
birthday" For the rain fell in endless monotony
only by the vivid flashes Of lightning
thunder AS the court house chimes toed the tenth
the shone brightly deceving into the belief
rain was but morning shower and spirits
cordngly Before II o'clock arrived the again
falling in torrents and weeping lest the rain
vent the display Of gorgeous fireworks planned
evening All day the sunshine and showers aternated
did the moods Of those eagerly watching the sky.
But cloud silver
OF fell the rain the clouds vanished
ing works which delighted all beholders happy
ending for overly happy day.
Seventh Grade. Fannie Kibourne
Jefferson School 11o6 Avenue
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-08-01


be done SO it may be mended tomorrow.
II you are swift you may be thru in time
to co.
eff" That settled my program.
knew could not finish before half past
three. and that was too late. so just
gave up to my ugly feelings, which had
been brewing all day. To crown all and
add the last straw, when finished at a
quarter past three and had decided to 60
down town, the rain began to pour down.
Mother Nature, in sympathy with my
mood and out of sympathy with my plans,r
finished this most squal1y Of days.
Title Will.
Tenth Grade, 1917 Chicago Avenue.
South Side High School s
THE "SQUALLlEST" OF DAYS.
''Well, there! The dish was an old
thing anyhow. so don't care if I did
break it. You need not say anything now.
because you ought not to have slammed
that door. Maybe would not have dropped
it If you had been g. little more quiet"
Addressing these words to my sister. who
stood with scowl on her face, marched
out Of the kitchen with the remains Of q
bread plate.
I threw the pieces away and was just
about to run over to a friends house to
play when I discovered that my hands and
dress were streaked with something, and
saw I had cut myself. It had been
clean dress that morning and so did not
care to have mama see me. I managed
to reach my room without being seen and
changed my dress. but could not play that
morning as I had to go to the store.
That afternoon went to my friends.
but everything seemed out Of sorts. She
would not play what wanted her to and
SO I started for home. Oh. such luck!
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1903-07-09
TORTURED.
June %, 1908.

A case came to light that for per-
sistent and unmerciful torture has
perhaps never been equaled. Joe
Golobick of Colusa, Calf, writes:
"For Is years l endured insufferabls
pain from Rheumatism and nothing
relieved me though / tried every
thing known. l came across
Electric Bitters and it's the greatest
medicine on earth for that trouble. A
few bottles of it completely relieved
and cured me-" Just as good for
Liver and Kidney troubles and gen.
eral debility. Only soc. Satisfaction
guaranteed by W L Wallace, Drug
guist.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1903-07-09

It has prolonged many thousand lives as
It has Mr.. and Mrs. Livingood, and there
Is no other medicine in the world which
will keep the system in normal condition,
prevent the decay Of the tissues. strenc'H-
en- the heart action and enrich the blood
like DufYy's Pure Malt Whiskey. 1t IS an
absolutely pure stimulant and tonic. free
from fusel oil and other dangerous ingre-
dents so common in most whiskics. 1t
cures grip. consumption, bronchitis, ca
tarrh. asthma. malaria aud all low fevers.
dyspepsia, and invigoratcs the brain. 1t
makes the old young: keeps the young
strong. Do not fill your body full OF
drugs aud medicines which poison the sys-
tem.
Duffy's Pure Malt Whisky Is the only
whiskey recognized by the Government as
a medicine. This is 4 guarantee. 1t Is
absolutely pure and contains no fusel oil.
1t is prescribed by over 1000 doctors and
used exclusively in over 1000 hospitals.
1t is the only reliable and absolutely pure
stimulant and tonic. 1t mas saved the
lives Of millions OF people the past nifty
years who have used it as their only
medicine.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1903-07-09
cAOES KALEIDOSCOPE.

CADEs, July G-Mr and Mrs } I
Gilmore OF Rex, n. c., are visi-
ting the latter's parents, Mr. and
Mrs Il B Johnson, near this place.
Mrs G + Wheeler is spending
some time in Charleston visiting
friends.
The rain fall of Saturday eve
nlng was a vertible shower OF
blessing to the farmers.
Quite a number from here took
advantage OF the reduced rates on
on the Fourth TO visit the Isle OF
Palms and Savannah, Ga.
The hoSpitable people of Rough
Branch gave a delightful picnic
at Bethesda church on The Fourth.
A large crowd attended and every
thing went off nicely. The only
incident to mar the Enjoyment
WAS the sudden illness of MIR
Henry McFaddin in the forenoon.
Fortunately, however, DR. " }
HaSelden was near at hand and
under his skilliul treatment Mr.
McFaddin soon recovered and
was able to participate in the
pleasures OF the occasion in the
afternoon.
Mr. H Foxworlh of White Oak
was in town one day last week
walking biz, talking big and
smiling broadly, as a man has a
perfect right TO do in honor OF
The arrival of a fine boy at his
house.
Mr Mahoney, the lightning rod
man, was here a few days ago in
the interest of his business.
Mr. Miller Of Lake City, who Is
travelling for the King Hardware
Co., was in town a few days ago.
Crops have improved conSld-
erably within the past few days.
Corn is being laid by. The wa
,ernlelon crop is very backward
around these parts.
MIR and Mrs Mays hons ehold
has been frightened recently by
the arrival of d baby girl.
Miss Ella Moore, an attractive
tyoung lady OF Moore's X Roads,
lett here for Harpers last We'd,
nesday to spend some time with
friends. lVANhoE.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1903-07-09
GLAND JURY PRESENTMSNT
Deals With Roads, Cruel;yto Animals
Fence Around Court House Urged
STATE OF South CAROLINA, J.
Cuun,v Of Williamsburg.
Court of General Sessions,
June Term, 1903.

June Term, 1903.
To His Honor, Judge Gary.
Presiding judge:
We. she Grand Jury. beg to
hand this our preSen,ment. We
have passed upon all indictments
submitted 10 MS, five in number.
in all of which We have found
true bills.
1t has Leen brought to our al
teniion that S VI Dickson and l.
NJ Belk, of Scranton, 5 {, have
been practicing dentistry without
license. We have investigated
these matters and from the evil
dence brought before Us we cam
not present them.
1t has also been brought 20 our
attention that Ii Nachman, Of
Lake CITY, s Z, has been grossly
ill treating stock. to wit. about
twelve or fifteen head of mules.
by failing to feed and properly
attend to them. Upon ~inves,iga-
%aon we feel bound TO present him
far cruelty to ANIMALS, recon-
mendiug that the solicitor take
such action in the premises as
may seem to HIM proper, and we
submit as witnesses, l. + Edwards,
q Graham, Scion Evans, l. ii
Hnwle, J l. Stuckey, Moultrie
Truluck, 7 Wall, w Kennedy,
and B w Weatherlord.
We are sorry 10 learn from
different sections of the county
that our public roads are still IN
very bad condition. We ire in
formed that the county line road
,oPota,oe Ferry ami the Cherry
Hull road to Trio and all roads in
Mlngo township are In very bad
condition. We are also Informed
tina. the crossing at Bass bridge,
Smiths bridge and Ander>ons
bridge, on Lynch's river, and
Browns bridges, on Lynch'> lake
are in All extremely dangerous
condition. We recommend and
insist that the supervisor give his
immediate attention to these
diiferei.t roads aud crossings and
have them put in proper condl
ton a, once. We further recon-
mend that mile.po>ts he put on all
public roads aud that sisn-board>
be placed at all important cross
roads. in the county.
In our last pre,entlnenl, at the
preceding term of court. we recon-
mended that a substantial iron
leuce be erected around the court
house square aud that The gable
ON the front of the court house be
repaired, which, We regret to say,
has not been done. We insist
that a suitable IRON railing be
placed around the court house
square and it Is very important
that this should be done at once
as we are informed that the ladies
of the town of Kingstree wish to
take immediate seps looking TO
the improvement and beautlfylng
of the court house grounds.
Thanking your Honor for the
courtesies extenced TO the Grand
Jury and the valuable assistance
given us by our worthy solicitor.
Respectfully submitted,
S. NJ. ASKINS,
Foreman.
June %, 1908.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1903-07-09

Good luck is the willing hand
maid OF upright, energetic
character and CONSCIENTIOUS
observance ei duty.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1903-07-09
FIGHT AND DAY.

The busiest and mightiest little
thing that we was made is Drklng 5
New Life Pills. These pills change
weakness into strength, liStlssen ess
into energy, brain-fag into mental
power. They're wonderful in build
ing up the health. Only 25c per
box. Sold by W L Wallace,
Seeds of discomfort viii take
root in any sol l..
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1903-07-09
DUFFY'S PURE MALT Whisky
IS The TRUE ELIXIR OF LEE.

Cnution.-when You ask for Dufy's
PCrc Malt Whiskey be sure you get
the genuine. interruptions dealers,
mindful of the excellence of this
preparation, will try to sell you
cheap limitations and ~so-cnlled Malt
Whiskcy substitutes, which are put
on the market for profit only, and
which, FAR from relieving the sick,
nrc positiTciy harmful. Demand
"DuGy's" and be sure you get 1t. It
~ the only absolutely pure malt
vhIskcy which contains medicfnaI,
braIth-GISinE qualities. Look for
the trademark, "The Old Chemist
ON the label.
The genuine Duffy's Pure Malt Whis-
key Is
Sold at All Di~spsnsariss,
or direct at $1.G0 a bottle. Refuse imita-
lions and substitutes, there Is lone just as
rood as "Dufy's." 1t Is the only whiskey
recognized by the Government as a medi-
cine. Valuable medical booklet sent free.
Duffy Malt Whiskey Company, Rochester.
y. Y.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1903-07-09

Only a pretty giri'csk'pe sauey
with %fmpunity.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1903-07-09

The chronic kicker isn't even
satisfied with his lot in the ceme-
terry.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-08-22

What Prominent People Say About it.

thor, physically regenerated' BY 1t,
says: 1T Is worth all Of the curative
waters in the world. 1t is almost In
slant freedom from weariness. It is
the Champagne Of Nature. | honestly
believe 1t to be one Of the most won
derful discoveries Of any age"
Ex-Governor John p. Aitgeld, Of iii
nois: when prescriptions and drugs
were as Intellectual IS empty words.
It came to the rescue of myself and
Mrs. Altgeld and did that which other
things had failed to do.
"Honor to whom honor is due"
These are only q few quotations
from many, by prominent people.
Osteopathy has a record Of 81 cures
out of every 100 cases In diseases pc
culiar to women, and there is positive
" no exposure in its treatment.
l treat all diseases, both acute and
chronic.
A lady attendant Is in my Office from
9 to IL a. m. each day. Consultation
free. once Olney block. Hours, . to
II q. M; l to 5 p. M; other hours and
Sundays by appointment.
w. HOUR, D. o.,
)steopathio Physician.
LAS VEGAS, N. NJ.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-08-22
CITIZENS ASSOCIATION.
West Side Organization Met and Dis.
cussed Matters Of Moment.

At E. Romero hose company's house
there was a meeting of the public
spirited men Of the west side last
night called to consider questions Of
interest to the community.
On reonest of Felipe Baca y Gar
cia the PROCEEDINGS were interpreted
into Spanish.
The first matter in order was the
Improvement Of Hot Springs boule-
ward. The fact was ELECTED that Stew
ard Ward of the asylum was now too
busy with his harvest to give the as.
sistance promised and furthermore
that TIE building Of the electric rail
way extension on that thoroughfare
would establish a new grade, therefore
action was ordered suspended until
further notice. The question was then
brought up as To- co-operation with the
newly installed town trustees and a
commstee was appointed to offer the
I##H
support OF the ASSOCIATION IN all cases
Where consistent.
Next the poseohice question was
called up and July discussed. me de-
termination was evlnced to proceed az
once IN q way 70 g q reversal q
the unjust action OF the department
IN summary removing the once from
the west side. a committee was
named I 9 secure data in the case and
70 engage an attorney az washington
20 present me same before ~ de-
paftment.
me matter OF widening the street
leading into the square at the First
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-08-22

E. H. Pratt, A. M, M. D., IL. D.,
The well known CRITICAL Surgeon OF
Chicago, says: "Osteopathy must
rank as one of the most important
measures known for the relief Of all
forms Of ailments. In Obstetrics it
is winning quite a reputation for en-
abling women to bear their children
with less pain, less frequent lacera-
tions, and with less hemorrhage than
without its aid. In eye, ear and throat
work 1t has accomplished some won
derful things"
Mrs. w. M. Springer, wife Of Chief
Justice Of the Court Of Appeals. In.
dian Territory. II can never say
enough in praise of Osteopathy. It
relieved me from unbearable invalid
ism. | have seen it do the same for
scores of others. l believed before |
tried 1t that 1t was a scientific method,
and now I am convinced that Osteopa-
thy is rational, scientific and wonder
full. 1t will be the greatest blessing
in the world"
opie Reed, the distinguished au-
n.
Las Vegas Phone Al,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-08-22
An Evening praise Service.

There will be q service Of praise a,
the First Methodist Episcopal church
tomorrow night, conducted by the
choir. The following are the mem.
bers Of the choir: Mrs. Laidley. s. R,
Dearth, BENJAMIN Eitelgearge. c. NJ
Moore, Fletcher England, the Misses
Lydia Balou. Tamme, Black. Goldie
Geyer, Nellie Stoner and Mrs. C. NJ.
Moore, organist. The choir will be
assisted by Mrs. Giles. Mr.. Kinkle and
Miss Adkins. There will be solos,
duets and choruses, and a program Of
unusual interest. The pastor will
preach at the morning hour and all
the other services Of the day will
be observed at the usual hours. A
cordial invitation is given to the pub
lie.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-08-22
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
REV. Norman Skinner, pastor. Reg.
ular morning worship and sermon at
IL O'Clock. No evening church serv-
Ice. Sunday school and pastors Bi-
BILE class at GAS a. m. Christian En-
jeavor at Z p. m. A hearty invitation
TO these services Is extended to the
public.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-08-22

The Rev. Henry Thompson, d. D.,
principal Of the Presbyterian heolog.
ical training school at Albuquerque,
is announced to occupy the pulpit Of
the Spanish Presbyterian church Of
this place tomorrow morning and
evening. An effort will doubtless be
made to have him preach at the First
Presbyterian church, east side. at II
o'clock.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-08-22

A short meeting Of Troop A will be
held at the Armory this evening
Every member Is requested to be
present. Not more than fifteen min
utes will be required. The final ar
rangements for the encampment next
week will be made.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-08-22

The commission Of the Union labeI
on the programs or the Tnternational
Association Of Machinists was unin.
territorial. Everybody knows The Op
It's is a union printing ONCE.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-08-22

Your Investment guaranteed. Did
you know the Aetna Building Associ-
alton pays 8 per cent interest on spe-
cial deposits? Before placing money
elsewhere see us and get the best rate
Of interest. Geo. H. Hunker. Secre-
tary. 50
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-08-22

Fine Signs are made by Pittenger.
See new styles at the shop on Sixth
street. Also interior decoration exc
cuted in the most artistic manner.
Phones IA. Vegas; 101 Colorado. s-6
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-08-22

Wanted at once-Competent won.
an for cook and general housework;
good wages. Mrs. VIM. ]. Mills, 1903
Seventh St. s-1S2
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-08-22

FOR sALE-set Johnson's Universal
Encyclopedia; also a copy Of Web.
ster's International Dictionary. In.
quire here. CT
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-08-22

I wish to communicate with any one
having for sale q secondhand safe
about 3x4 feet. Margarito Romero.
8-102.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-08-22

Frank Roebuck a brother Of Harry
Roebuck and Mrs. Kingsley Of this
city arrived in the city today from To-
peka where he is employed In the
machine shops.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-08-22

I have now an expert s~addlemaker
and will turn out rs fine work as any.
one In that line. ]. c. Jones, Harness
Shop, Bridge st. 8-57
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-08-22

WANTED-A Girl for work at the
ladies' Home; apply Mrs. Higgins.
$3.50.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-08-22

WANTED-To trade household goods
for milk cow Inquire at 512 Eighth
Street. 8-113.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-08-22

Pure as Crystal! distilled water
from Crystal rbe. Co. Both phones.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-08-22

Perry Onion pays cash and good
prices lor household goods. Monte
Carlo Hall. Colo. Phone No. 271. 1857
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-08-22

Shoot to kiII-if you use Peters
cartridges from behring's.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-08-22

ST. PAUL'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH
Holy communion, 1880 q. M; Sun
day school and Bible class, 10 q. M;
morning praper and sermon. II a. m;
evening prayer and sermon, s p. M.
Tourists and strangers especially vel
come.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-08-22

Fishing is best now; get tackle at
Behring's, Masonic temple.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-08-22
CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH-Sun-
day school at 9:45 q. M; preaching
service at II o'clock by Secretary ].
F. Hates OF the Y. M. C. A; subject.
"A Legal Argument" At 5 p m. the
Y. M. c. A. will hold a platform meet
ing, to which the general public is
invited.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-08-22

II Is often the purchasers who are
sold al 8 bargain sale.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-08-22

Phone Al. LAS VEGAS, NJ