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The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1904-08-31
Obituary..

While engaged at his daily labor
the manly form of Daniel Edwin
Shealy was struck down By frsg-
ment from the circular saw which he
was operating, being thrust nearly
through his robust body, causing
death to follow Aug. 20, 1904. Son
of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew I. Shealy,
born Nov. 3, 1877, making his earthly
stay 26 years, 8 months and II days.
Eddie was q most obedient son, an
.affecsionste brother, a model young
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1904-08-31
Cured by chambes!ain's colic,
Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy.

"A short time ago was taken with
violent attack of dlarrhoea and believe [
would have died if I had not gotten re-
lief" says John J. Patton, a leading
citizen of Patton, Ala. GA friend re-
commended Chamberlain Collie, Chol-
era and Diarrhoea Remedy. [ bought
twenty-five cent bottle and after taking
three doses of it was entirely cured, I
consider it the best remedy Ill the
world for bowel complaints. For sale
by The Kaufmann Drug Go.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1904-08-31
Cured Thirty Headaches

fn one day, while distributing free
samples of Nervslgine, the worlds
best remedy for Sick and Nervous
Headaches, Neuralgia and Colds.
Every package guaranteed. doses
for l0c. Sold by M. Q. Hendrix.
Manufactured by Nsrvslgine Co.
Augusta, Ga. tt
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1904-08-31
Railroad Man Hurt.

81. J. Searl, a trainman, whose
home is iu Clsrksvil,e, Tenn, was in
iured this morning at the Edisto
trestle on the Southern railroad. A
dump car used in filing in turned
over and caught him beneath it in
turing him severely. Searl was
brought up to Columbia and placed
in DIR. Kendall's private hospital for
Northumberland, rs.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1904-08-31
Puts an End to it All

A grievous wall oft times comes as a
result Of unbearable pain from over taxed
ORGANS. Dizziness, Backache, Liver Com
plaint and Constipation. But thanks to
DR.. Kings New Life Pills they put an
end to it ALL They are gentle but
thorough. Try them. Only 25c. Guar
anteed by The Kaufman Drug Go.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1904-08-31

Our country friends should never fail
To buy or order through the mail
"TEETHINA." for it surely fills
The bill, for teething children's ills.
''TEETHINA" aids digestion, regu-
lates the bowels of children Of any age
and makes teething easy, and costs only
25c. at druggists. 43
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1904-08-31

When poor girl is said to be
pretty she is positively handsome.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-03-12
A MOST HORRIBLE HISS.
(Honorable Mention.)

(Honorable Mention.)
I but child when this happened I was in
the yard looking for old Tabby who had to my mind
been lost a long time. looking all around and
saw large ball Of fur lying in the asleep /
gave one joyful cry and to her. I lifted her
yellow legs out of the feathers long neck
horrible hiss bad enough for the snake Apol-
LUIS killed. After a struggle dear Tabby turned
out goose. But my wonder soon turned to
fright for the goose came after me, off my
bonnet and took bite Of my ear altho do not
think it very tender. And not which
the most deluded the goose.
Fifth Grade. Eva Morris, -
Thompson N D..
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-03-12
VERY LIKE AN ELEPHANT.
(Honorable Mention.)

(HOnorab1e MentiOn.)
One summer when very small there was going
to be a big celebration the Fourth Of July.
very anxious go and looked forward to the time
weeks weeks. had idea that celebration
was a large animal something like elephant.
The day and we all went and enjoyed our
selves very except that looking all day for
the celebration. forgot about it for time and did
not remember it until fairly started
homeward journey. Suddenly I began to cry, for I
remembered that had not seen the celebration When
my father asked what the matter told him
wanted to the celebration. He told me had seen
it. but OF course did not think So Every tried
explain to what it really was but was very
stubborn howled all the way home. When we
arrived there my father took and dumped me head
into the rain water barrel
Eighth Grade Ina Siglinger.
Webster, S. D.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-03-12
Eva Morris,
Thompson, N. D.,
A GOOD BIG DRINK.
Honorable Mention.)

Honorable Mention.) w
When was about ten years old ! got the idea into
my head that water composed Of thousands of
little insects, and whenever went to get a drink
shut my eyes drank fast because did not like
the thought Of drinking little bugs.
One day at the teacher said, Is water min
eral animal vegeable?" I stood and said, Water
is animal" When all the children began to laugh
did not why till found out that it was mineral
Just as soon as school let out and took big
drink and thought water had never tasted so good
before. William Starkey,
Seventh Grade Pierre S. D. g
- E Washington School So
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-03-12
Northwestern Topics.
For Saturday, March 26.
"a THRILLING RESCUE"

not necessarily tell Of the of hu
man or animals
from unpleasant predicamens that thrilling
n particular also where
the thrilling followed by question mark because of
circumstance that make it less laughabae
dolls and Of books boxes
andwe 80 many things This topic ought to bring
interesting entertaining The
mailed reach the Office Of the Jour
nal Junior
NOT LATER THAN THURSDAY MORNING MARCH II.
They must strictly original written in Ink side
than 800 words IN length
marked with the number of words and each signed
the grade school, and address Of the writer The
papers must not be rolled. IA
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-03-12
A FEAST JUST ONCE.
s(Honorable Mention.

(Honorable Mention.l RI.
Many years ago, when was but a small girl, I
heard my parents about the end Of the world I
understood them to that everything suddenly be-
not forget it.
One sunny morning went with my brother to the
field where he was herdlng cattle time later
time. Suddenly. without any warning, the earth
became very dark. Thinking that the end Of the world
was coming because the ceased to shine, quickly
the into nearby cornfelds thought that
for they could have plenty to eat before the end
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-03-12
The Leaf OF Life

together with another, lying the desk d-red not
say about it, but patiently watched for develop
ments and hoped they would develop watch My
hopes not shattered for in few days my father
brought good watch. He said nothing about. the
letter neither did T. still entertained the de1u-
sion that my letter had brought and it had
my father nothing But have since learned that
cannot expect something for nothing.
Ninth Grade George Cutting,
Byron, MINI.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-03-12
.sUsPENDER1NG" JOHNNY.
(High School Credit.)

(EIigh School Credit)
I used to believe everything and anything anybody
said and consequently often believed things which
said in
I started to school when was seven years Of age.
There boy in room who was exceedingly
naughty. throw spitballs around the
had not thought this bad until the teacher
said Johnnie if do that again you will be sus-
pended" Here big Observation-Disclosures I
positively had to know the meaning of it When
reached home thought long time about the mystic
rious word. What could it mean, anyway? AT last at
the supper table I asked what it meant. The folks
not listening to me but somebody said Haven't
my suspenders?E Well, IL you
don't Leep still I'll hang you up by em" So that is
what it means! They hang little boys and girls up by
suspenders like the big boys wear when they throw
sptbal1s around wondered how Do they fasten
them around their necks or feet where? The next
day at school asked, Miss B., where do keep the
suspenders to suspender Johnny with, and how do
do it?" Allie r: Scherer,
Eleventh Grade. Mankato, MINI.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-03-12

don't want to-" This only made me all the
ious to see it, after mamma went out of the
my into the bedroom and shut the door, 'I
just going to where the noise FROM, said
to myself. went to work but could find way Of
opening it. Presently called it
mamma who had begun to wonder what mischief
into. She in and found that had put
end. Mary Mahoney,
Sixth Grade. Stewartville, MINI.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-03-12
A KNOWLEDGE OF TABLES.
(High School Credit.)


At last I old enough to to school, I had
reached the independent of six, and am sure /
must have been wise for could ever tell me
anything; best. The night before started
my eventful career, considered it not only shame
waste of time to to bed and thought I ought
rghtfuy remain all night in order to be all ready
when morning However, was at last prevailed
upon retire with the promise that should be called
early. fast asleep and slept soundly until
heard mothers voice. That the time of my
life when answered that summons without delay
complaint.
Finally the came and and I set out.
felt distinguished could scarcely bring myself
down enough to speak to any playmates When we
arrived at the building met by a very nice
young lady in whose care was Immediately placed.
She asked numerous questions, all Of which I
answered in most patronzing manner. The teacher,
evidently thinking doing very well, asked me IT
the tables. said did, in exceedingly matter
fact way but when she asked to recite them,
with my head high in the air and my voice calm and
clear began Kitchen tables diningroom tables par
lor' just getting well under Roadway when the
teacher silingly placed offending arithmetic upon
my desk told there other kinds would
learn. felt very much depressed and crest
fallen for while, but resolved to learn every kind OF
table in existence Della Towns
B Tenth Grade 1858 Reaney ST., ST. Paul. Mimi
School,
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-03-12

I went into the house and asked PERMISSION OF my
mother but the only urst Of
laughter. But not satisfied I went out
doors and set out to find the place where was
the would touch when it started upward.
I went for my playmate and he went with me.
All afternoon trudged along the dusty road
making wide detours to avoid meeting dogs.
When night came we went into deserted shanty
(Which took good deal of courage) and went to
sleep. About midnight awakened by the
sound Of voices. A man approached the shanty
and entered with lantern moment later he
went out, fired his gun three times and in
minute were surrounded by curious and
boys After moments explanation hearty
laugh went up. We were taken home and put to
bed where slept all day. That the only
fth Grade, Harlan Upham,
Central School. Grafton, N. D.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-03-12

came. was frightened that I did not go to the
house. but remained where sitting and wondered
what would happen next This darkness did not last
long and to my establishment the again shin
ing brightly. What was to do? The cattle were in
the cornded enjoying their treat immensely while
bewildered I did not what to do. Finally
decided to home and relate my story, but still
afraid because I knew 7 should receive punish-
ment.
When at last reached home, it was not long be-
fore they knew all the details Of the act had nno
Gently performed. My father then explained to that
it was only eclipse of the which caused the
darkness On the whole it rather laughable; yet
received my punishment altho it not severe,
the cattle deprived of the remainder of their
feast. Ada Marks, ss-sEs
Eighth Grade. East Granite Falls, Mimi
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-03-12
PROF. EXPERIENCE, TUTOR.

'Hurrah! Now for the honey!" cried boy
running from the house in the direction Of the forest
He did not stop until he came to large oak in the
middle of the grove. Yes, that the that his
friend told him filed with bees. And did his
teacher bees made that delicious honey? So that
morning he to taste the honey could
almost feel it melting in his mouth When he
rived at the tree, he looked and there, reposing
snugly among the branches, large white ball of
honey. ''Now to climb it, he said, and putting his
arms around the trunk he commenced his ascent.
He climbed steadily upward until he within
few yards of the honey Ali there it large crisp
and white, and seemed to be saying, come, get if
cam. He took out his pocket knife, snacking his
lips in anticipation See, the knife slowly cutting
thru the soft pulpy-like lining of the honey.
Buzz, buzz buZz!" "Ouchi Ouch! Mama,
Mama!'t in moment little boy running home
fast his legs could carry him. his face smartng
with pain and his swollen that he could hardly
After his mother had bathed his swollen face in
water he said Teacher must have been wrong,
ma, because there honey there His mother,
catching sight of little silyer-like things
hands, said Why child alive, you have been stung by
black hornets"
Now the difference between hornets nest
and honey comb. Gerald Barron,
Ninth Grade, 81 Second Av, Brainerd, MINI.
Washington School.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-03-12
For Saturday, April 2:
IAN INTERVIEW WITH SPRING ;"

Boys and marbles have made their and that
are all sorts Of stories possible under this topic It
is necessary personfy spring Spring
Unexpectedly novel nner,
ought interesting stories
think and find their particular peculiar
point view, the topic will extremely good
stories The must be mailed to reach office
{ Journal Junior IS
NOT LATER THAN THURSDAY MORNING, MARCH ~.
They strictly original written
only Of the not than 300 words in length
less 1O0 marked with the number
paper signed with grade school address the
writer The papers must not be rolled
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-03-12
PITCHERS WITH EARS.

Auntie and had been enjoying quiet hour to-
gether reading "Cxrimms Fairy Tales when
came in announcing it my bed time. With great
reluctance permitted her to lead from the room.
we went out auntie said, "Be up early for have
surprise for you" was trying to imagine what it
was as I heard auntie and mama talking in the adj
joining room Suddenly idea seized I crept
the and listened. Yes auntie saying, 81
sure Elsie will like IT, What was it
like? I put my closer to the keyhole so
doing bumped my head against the knob. Then dis
tnctly heard say, Listen made dash for
my bed did succeed In reaching they
were in the In less than minute was bundled
into bed. they left auntie said mama, Little
pitchers large ears" I could not sleep for the
words aune had said were continually ringing in my
ears
Next morning i pulled down number of books to,
look pictures. Il looked at picture trying
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-03-12

stood around waiting for lu in the ton At
the first chance asked father for jug. What do
you want with jug?" he replied. Why said, II
have finished planting the and jug to get
the sorghum in" Ny only shout Of
laughter. Then it explained to my great disap-
pointment that must wait until the sorghum grew
mill. I bed that night
much wiser girl. Blanche Wilson,
Ninth Grade. Onalaska, Wis.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-03-12
TOO EARLY<FoR THE JUG.
(High School Credit.)

(High School Credit.)
The summer before my fourth birthday my father
was living farm in western Minnesota. had often
heard about sorghum planting, and being fond Of
was impatient the time to when it should
planted. That long anticipated day came at last
Ny father with him to the field which was only
a short distance from the house. The method OF plant
ing the seed was chop holes in the newly-turned
prairie sod the distance apart for corn
planting Scarcely had he begun the work when he
was called to greet his sister who had just
the In his haste he left the pail OF
seed with
I very anxious for the planting to go
thought of course that planted the seed
the sorghum would bubbling out of the ground
While my father the house chopped hole and
poured all the seed into Then Fastening to the
house. I entered the where my parents were and
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-03-12
MONEY MADE TO ROLL.

When small thought money was of no use
but worthless and could be thrown away So one
to the cash drawer Gas then had STOREY,
took some money and went into the street knowing
what intended to do until crack in the side
walk Then thought struck would put the
money that crack, knelt down. enjoying myself
seeing money roll down and of sight Mama
was working lost of minutes,
altho I seldom out of her sight. People by
hurry of them attending business matters
I left unnoticed
BY and by a lady in to mama, and
was right before the door she had get
in because would not move. did not look up.
was laughing gleefuly to the money roll of
sight and expected praise for rolling it by
this time had come to the door to help the lady
open the door. On discovering what doing she
took by the shoulder and led into the house.
After the lady gone--I followed
but it was something very different from praise.
ss.--HazeI Forsythe,
Sixth Grade. GAINESVILLE, Mimi
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-03-12
THE SUN SEEKERS.
(HOnOrabfe MentiOn.)

One day when was about three years old I was
sitting out under the apple tree. was nently watch
ing the which was behind cloud and did not
shine brightly noticed that it moved out from
under the cloud, and that settled it; would and
when it above the edge of the earth.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-03-12
AN EASY WAY TO BUY.
(High School Credit.) :

SchOOI y
I have often watched my father order goods from
wholesale firm and noticed that he simply wrote
down what he wanted and inclosed any money.
isn't that easy?" thought I. ''Why can't I do the
same ?' often leased watch, altho I
always able when it dinner time better
small, invisible feeling inside than by watch But
why tease any more? There easier way than
that to get So when my father not at his
took of his letter heads and with pencil wrote:
please send watch-one that will rum and
signed my name. took addressed envelope, altho
it addressed to grocery firm and putting stamp
it took it to the postoffce unknown to father.
A few days later I the letter had written,
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-03-12

time that my cur
Fifth Grade,
Central School.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1904-09-29
Farmers, Institutes.

| A series OF Farmers Institutes win b'
hsld neat month IN this county which
will be Of especial interest TO all OF our
people from the fact that the subjects
discu ssed will bear directly on our prlD,
cipal industry, farming. Several speak
ers will be present 10 address the meet
ings, among them being three professors
from the State Agricultural College, at
Corvallis, alI Of whom are well quilted
10 discuss matters Of interest 10 farmers
from y scientific standpoint The dates
Of these meetings are ~ follows;
Awhile, Tuesday, October 18th.
Condor, Wednesday aud Thursday
October 10th. and goth.
MayvIIle, Friday and Saturday, 0cto-
her 2lst and 22nd.
Three sessions viii be held each day
at 10 u. m. 2 90 p. m. and z 80 p. IN.
The committee In charge Of arrange.
mentu 1t Awhile make the request that
all persons attendin the institute at that
place bring lunch basket so they may
be able ~ enjoy n basket dinner and re-
main all day and for the evening session
~ veil.
IL 10 expected that q program will be
arranged by which some oeonf best 10.
cal musical talent will enliven the ssyer.
al sessions Of the institute at this place.
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A Car Load of Pianos.

J. O. gallagher, representing Ellers'
Piano Ilouse, Of Portland, 10 now here
and has shipped 70 this point fall car
load Of pianos. This Ii the largest ship
ment Of pianos ever made 10 Condor and
includes some Of the finest InstruIn ents
carried by the largest piano house In the
West--EIlers' Piano House, Of Portland.
There 10 not In this shipment one OF
their cheaper or commercial grades Of
pianos but each instrument bears not
only the manufacturers name and guar
antee but also the guarantee OF Eilers'
Plano House. You can choose from this
specially selected lot OF pianos One In
strument and the price will not exceed
1900 and you must expect to pay At least
this amount 70 get something good and
durable.
Mr.. Gallagher 10 q salaried man (no
comnissionl and you can buy cheaper
from him than you can 80 10 the house
In Portland and select the same instru-
,nent. In three weeks, at lone, he
sold 10 pianos among them being four Of
che finest style Kimballs 10 the following
persons; j. H,Woolery, A. Walker,
Seymour Wilson, and r. Cochran be-
sides a number oismaller Kimballs and
other tine makes. Among these vas a
magnificent Bailey 10 @. j. Pennington,
the depot agent, and line Bailey 70 K.
McEIligott.
II you have an old organ nr piano II
will beAaken in exchange nj n fair price
as part payment and you ran have a
long time II desired In VII Oh To nav .
balance or you can make u sma,. vi
ment each month.
The pianos will be here In q day or
two and as soon rs g location is found
they will bv put on exhibition.
]. q. GALLAGHER,
Representing EiIer's Piano House Of
Portland.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1904-09-29
Obituary.

DiED-At Portland. Oregon, Thursday.
September 22nd, Mrs. Alice Lillian Rice
wife Of A. s, Rice, OF near this city, aged
about 81 years.
Deceased had been In poor health for
several months and last June, acting un-
der advice Of her physician, she went on
a visit to relatives in California hoping
the change would prove beneficial. The
improvement, however did not come
as hoped for and. longing for her home,
her husband aud her children che deci-
ded to return. Her husband went 10
Arlington expecting to meet her there
but instead received telegram stating
that she was seriously i'll at Portland.
lie hastened TO her side and was with
her " hen the end came.
Her husband, six children, the young.
est Of whom is but three years old, her
aged mother, Mrs. Grider, ofthis city,
one brother. s. 8. Grider, Mrs. J. w.
Blake, Of Cheyenne, Wyoming, and an.
other sister residing in California, sur.
vive her. The funeral was held Sunday
afternoon from the family home three
miles north Of town, the services being
conducted by Elders Crabbe aud Good
win Of the l.. D. 8. church, interment be-
ing in Mt. Moriah cemetery.
Much sympathy is expressed by many
irieuds for the bereaved husband anC
children.
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RAT ESl

Tickets 10 and from al parts Of The
United States, Canada and Europa
Far particulars call ON or address
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8 TRAINS EAST DAILY

Through Pullman standard and tour
ist sleeping cars daily to Omaha, Chi
cago, Spokane; tourist sleeping car daily
to Kansas city; through Pullman tourist
sleeping cars (personallv eonductedl
weekly to Chicago, reclining chair cars
(seats freel 10 the East daily.
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sour Stomaoh.

When the quantity OF food taken is too
large or the quality too rich sour ston.
aCh Is likely to follow and especially 60
II the digestion has been weakened by
constipation. Eat slowly and not too
freely OF easily digested food. Masticate
the food thoroughly. Let 5 hours elapse
between meals and when you feel full.
ness and weight in the region Of the
stomach after eating take Chamberlain's
Stomach and Liver Tablets and the sour
stomach may be avoided.
For sale by Jarvis Pharmacy.