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Mower County transcript., 1904-07-27
Latest Advertising Fake.
From Owatonna Chronicle:

1t appears as tho some Owatonna
firms have been neatly done by another
advertising fake. At least the police
are looking for couple of smooth
young fellows who called upon and
collected from several business concerns
this week, and the business men affect
ed, or rather "touched", are thinking
about the dollars they had which are
now in the possession of the swindlers,
The grafters represented to the mer-
chants that they were going to erect a
hans0me and massive oak frame on a
prominent business corner. In this
for a consideration ranging from four
to eight dollars according to the size,
they would place very artistic and
attractive business ad, under glass.
The sign would be Illuminated for a
year with electric lights, arrangements
tor the same having been concluded
with the electric company. ~
Several merchants ordered ads and
paid their money down. Others did
neither but found their ads there Just
the same and were: presented bills for
them. The sign board: a. cheap four
By six concern, was placed on the Di-
meDt corner and six electric lights
placed in tin cutters at the top and
bottom and connected: up. The srtis.
tic and attractive ads consisted in
erudely painted letters and designa on
ordinary railroad board cards. But
the: cheap character Of the affair is not
all those worked ITO complain Of.
The young fellows who: worked the
graft disappeared from town Wednes-
DAY evening without paying for i the
electric connections and without max
ing any arrangements for paying for
the lights during the year. :. AS re-
suit, Manager Porter declines to pro-
vide any electricity for the sign, sew
eral business men are kicking them
selves and the police are looking for
the perpetrators Of the latest fake sad-
vertising scheme sprung in Owatonna.
Mower County transcript., 1904-07-27
St. Louis Exposition.

The Chicago Great Western Railway
will allow ten day stop over at either
Chicago or Kansas City on through
tickets to the Worlds Fair without ex-
ira charge. For rates and other infor-
nation apply to any Great Western
Agent or J. 2. Elmer, g. p. A. Chicago,
III.
Mower County transcript., 1904-07-27
PROGRAM,

PROGRAM.
Monday, Aug. 1st.
A. M.--8::N Enrolment.
900 Professional Test.
1890 Spelling:
ll0o Composition and Penman
ship.
|P.<=;M.-l:so Geographic: .....- :
2:45 U. s, History. -
L: $50 Reading. -.
- Tuesday, Aug. End. ....s:
A. M.-8:3O Arithmetic. ~'..s3>
3 -9:45 English Grammar.
11:15 Music. w i IL ..-=<.
p. M.-1:SO Physiology Hygiene.
.s.es. =2a5 Civics: y -...y -.:. .... =.
4:15 Drawing. .s.: Z ..,.-
IT,. Wednesday, Aug. 3rd.
A. M.-s:3o Physics.
1915 Geometry. .-...
j. MI 30 Algebra. .
3:15 Physical Geog. or Gen'l
.z..z History. .#..s
Mower County transcript., 1904-07-27
The Illegal Political Power of thu
South.

The political power which the South
manages to retain in spite of her dis
franchisement Of the negro does not,
therefore, belong to her. If she de-
prives the negro of the right to vote
without being deprived in turn of a
proportionate share of her representa-
tion in Congress, she has possessed her.
self wrongfully of power in national
legislation, which rightfully belongs to
the negro. And this power she may
and does exercise against the negro
and the North at the same time. It
will be seen by the North some day, as
it is seen to-day by the negro, that
while her rival has lost on paper the
old three-tifths slave representation
under the Constitution to which she
was entitled before the war, she has
not practically suffered any loss at all
in this respect, but the contrary. She
has actually gained since the war the
other two tifths in the apportionment
of representatives among the states.
For five of her disfranchised colored
citizens count to-day the same as five
Northern voters, instead of the proper
tion prevailing in ante-bellum times,
when it took five slaves to equal three
freemen in Federal numbers.-Archi.
bald H. Grimke, in the July Atlantic.
Mower County transcript., 1904-07-27

Our Illinois and Indiana customers
want to buy your farm. They will be
here every week. If you want to sell
your farm come now and list it with
us. John M. Cannon Land Agency.
Mower County transcript., 1904-07-27

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Bromo-Quinine Tablets, All
druggists refund the money if it fails to cure,
+. W.lGroves signature ison each box. 25c.
Mower County transcript., 1904-07-27
Teachers Examinations.

The following is the program for the
regular midsummer state teachers ex-
aminatiens to be held in Austin next
week:
Mower County transcript., 1904-07-27
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and
DiarrhOea Remedy.

This remedy is certain to be needed
in almost every home before the sum
mer is over. It can always be depend
ed upon even in the most severe and
dangerous cases. It is especially
valuable for summer disorders in child
rem. 1t is pleasant to take and never
fails to give prompt, relief. Why not
buy it now? 1t may save life. For sale
by all druggists. ",<s,~. {. =
Mower County transcript., 1904-07-27

Il see that these automobile chaps are
havin' all kinds of trouble down east
where their reckless disregard Of life
and safety of everybody else amt swal:
lowed peaceably any more. In New
York city scores Of autos have been
smashed to pieces by infuriated crowds
and there are parts of the great metro.
polls that the anto fiends keep entirely
away from because they get stoned and
hooted and endangered. Turn about
is fair play and they are just gettin' the
Mower County transcript., 1904-07-27


the bottom lands seeded down to grass
but in the years when it got SO dry we
calkerlated that it was never goin'
to be wet agen we worked out the
bitches and leveled up the drainways
and for the past two wet seasons there
amt any outlets for the surplus water
and it just stands round to keep out
good crops and to breed weeds and
frogs. There amt any use of tryin' to
farm it or road it where there amt suf-
ficient runway for the water to get off
quick and sure. You can see the ponds
side of the roads any way you hav
mind to drive and you IL alwus motifs
that where these ponds stand there; the
roads are spongy and bottomless. 1t
costs more to keep haulin' in gravel
and stuff so that folks can get along
than it would to cut bitches and let
the water of. The wet lands on the
farms get cold and sour and weedy and
when a farmer tries to-: put: :cern.o or
small grain on; he just loses his seed
and makes an awful poor showin'': Of
agricultural acumen. don't know of
any grain that, thrives with cold, wet
feet and it amt every farmer that can
raise nothin' but ducks and get along.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-08-12
Maryland 6uardsmen.

The National Guardsmen and
Regulars who will 60 into camp
near the old Bull Run battlefield
in Virginia early in September,
will form a corps of $4,000 men
with regiments representing most
of the States in the military divi-
sion of the Atlantic. The First
Regiment of which Co. E, of Elk
ton is a part, and cavalry troop
will represent Maryland. They
will be attached to the third brig.
ade of the Second Division, under
command of Gen. J. T. Bell, with
headquarters at Thoroughfare, Va,
and will report September "a.
Gen. F. d. Grant will command
the First Division with headquar-
ters at Manassas. All the details
of battle tactics will be followed by
the men on the historic field where
the first great battle of the Civil
War took place.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-08-12
Choked to Death.

Miss Ellen Shippers, aged Is
years, daughter of Everett Shippers,
of North East, died very suddenly
Tuesday, while on a visit at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Filmour
Bouchelle, in Chester.
She had been spending the last
four weeks in that city, in the hope
of benefiting her health. which had
been precarious through a throat
trouble. She had been doctOring
for a swelling of the tissues and
had been at the physicians Office
Monday night, and on her return,
seemed very much depressed.
About 2 O'Clock she awOke with
a choking sensation in her throat
and in short time expired, having
practically choked to death.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-08-12
Grand Fair and Festival.

The members of Banner Council,
No. II, O. U. A. NJ, Of Calvert,
will hold a grand fair and festival
in the grove of the Friends meet
ing house at Calvert, on Thursday,
September IL. A parade. of the
Orders, headed by Nottingham
Silver Cornet Band will be held at
10 a. M, followed by speaking at
IL o'clock.
Dinner and supper will be serv-
ed on the grounds. Ice cream,
cake, fruit, confectionery, etc., in
abundance.
The prize contest will close in the
evening, when the following articles
will be awarded: Breech loading
gun, roll top desk, sideboard, suit
of furniture and set of dishes.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-08-12
Jail Delivery.

Friday the most daring Jail de-
livery in the history of Delaware
occurred in the Georgetown Jail,
when Chas. Purnell, theaged Deputy
Sheriff was murderonsly assaulted
by eleven negro criminals, who,
after beating him into insensibility
with iron bars and defying crowd
of pursuers, made their escape to
the "Judge Lullen Swamp" a mile
from the prison.
The fugitives are long-term men,
prisoned for murder, criminal as
sault and highway robbery.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-08-12
Woodlawn Camp.

The attendance at Woodlawn
Camp since its opening on the 4th
inst, has been fair and the tenters
have been favored with good
weather. On Sunday the sum of
$125 was collected at the gates for
admission to the grounds.
Saturday was Patriotic Day, the
exercises being in charge of Ban
ner Council, American Mechanics,
of Calvert. About 150 Mechanics
formed in line and marched upon
the grounds, presenting fine ap-
pearance. Addresses were made in
the morning by Rev. Wilson Beale,
of Zion, and Rev. J. F. Bryan, of
Bay View. In the afternoon Hon.
Henry M. Mccullough, of Elkton,
and Rev. j. r. Milligan, d. D., of
lSt. Georges, Del, addressed the
meeting.
Tuesday was Temperance Day,
under the.auspices of Cecil County
w. G. T. U. The children's SER
vices were in charge of Mrs. Mollie
R. Thompson, assisted by members
of the Loyal Legion.
The orator for the day was Hon.
W. T. Bundick, of. Onancock, Va,
who delivered the most stirring and
eloquent temperance addresses ever
made on the camp grounds and
held his auditors with rapt at
tention.
Epworth League Day, Thursday,
18th inst, was in charge of District
President, Rev. r. X. Stephenson,
of Wilmington. Rising Sun Chap
ter assisted with the morning pro-
gram. Rev. j. Fred Keisse, ID. D.,
of Baltimore, preached in the after
noon, and Rev. r. K. Stephenson
lin the evening.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-08-12
Died of LoCkidW.

George Cunningham, farmer Of
near Bel Air, died on Thursday
night of last week from lockjaw
While driving few days previous
Mr.. Cunningham had his arm
caught in a broken tire of his
buggy, the member being badly
torn and bruised as a result. He
was sent to a Baltimore hospital
for surgical treatment and returned
to his home on Tuesday, when the
disease developed which caused his
death. The deceased was 40 years
of age and leaves a widow and
seven children.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-08-12
Drowned at St. Georges

William Smith, who was in the
water for 20 hours battling for his
life, during the great Johnstown
flood Of 1889, and was saved
through his presence Of mind and
ability as swimmer, was drowned
in st. Georges Lake, a small body
of water along the Chesapeake and
Delaware canal, on Saturday while
bathing with a party of friends.
He was an expert swimmersbut was
seized with cramps and sank before
assistance could reach him.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-08-12
Base Bali Festival.

The Rising Sun base ball club
will hold a fair and festival on the
ball grounds on Friday and Satur-
day of next week. Among the
articles to be drawn for are a rifle,
rocking chair and lap robe. On
the afternoon of the Goth a league
game will be played between the
home team and Chesapeake City.
A band of music is expected to
be in attendance and the members
of the team are using every effort
to make the affair a success. An
invitation is extended to the ladies
of the town and vicinity to con-
tribute fancy articles for disposal
at the fair.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-08-12
Samuel T. Hindman.

Samuel T., Hindman, a former
Commissioner of Cecil county and
well known contractor and builder,
died at his home near Colora,
Saturday, Aug. 6, in the 5Sth year
of his age. He suffered a paralytic
stroke several years ago, from
which he never fully recovered. A
widow, one son and two daughters
survive.
The funeral was held on Tues
day afternoon, with interment at
West Nottingham Presbyterian
cemetery.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-08-12

William T. Dantz, editor of the
West Grove Independent returned
to his home in that town last week
after an absence of two months
spent in the great northwest, DUR
ing which time he travelled over
700 miles ON horse back through
North and South Dakota, Montana,
Wyoming and Nebraska. Editor
Dantz has been giving the readers
of the Independent some interest
ing accounts of his experiences by
excellent weekly letters. Being a
former resident of the section visit
ed he is familiar with the customs
that prevail there and with the
scenes and tells of them in his in
imitable, breezy style.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-08-12
Will probdted.

The will OF John p. Wamsley,
of Frederickstown, was probated
Tuesday, in the Orphans Court.
The estate is valued at $4,000.
One third is devised to his widow,
Mrs. Elizabeth @. Wamsley, and
two thirds to his daughter, Mrs.
Indiana c. Davis. The will stipu-
lates that his daughter shall pay
from her share $500 to Georgia w.
Wamsley, a granddaughter. The
widow and daughter are named as
executives without bond,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-08-12
PERSONALS.

Miss Carrie Cummings is visiting
relatives in Philada.
Mrs. Parkinson, of Norfolk, Va,
is visiting Mrs. Jos. s. Pogue.
Miss Julia Brokaw, of Fair Hill,
is the guest of Miss Maude Kirk.
J. r. Sheppard, of New York,
was a Rising Sun visitor on Sunday
Miss Norma Wright, of Newark,
Del, is visiting Miss Charlotte D.
Otis.
Mrs. Harriet Test, of Camden, is
the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. William
Brown.
Halus Ewing, of Philada., has
been spending the past week at his
home in town.
Miss Beulah Beauchamp, of Bal
timore, was the guest of the Misses
Duyckinck this week.
Ed. F. Brown and family, of New
York, are spending some time at
the Sheppard home in town.
Miss Ann Ward and Miss Jan
cite Ward, of Pittsburg are visiting
Mr.. and Mrs. H. M. Duyckinck.
Mrs. Fl. L. Worthington was
the guest several days this week OF
Mrs. Scott Woods, of Leaman
Place.
A. Bradley Smith, of Philada.,
spent Sunday with DR.. A. Fl.
Smith and daughter, on Cherry
|street.
Mrs. Amanda Reynolds has re-
turned to her home at Rising Sun
after a weeks visit to Pennsylvania
relatives.
Mrs. G. G. Minor, OF Baltimore,
and Mrs. Ella Sachelford, of Miller,
Va, are the guests of Mrs. E. T..
Reynolds.
Mrs. j. M. Sterrett has had as
her guests this week her brothers,
Masters Homer and Ralph Heacock,
of Philadelphia.
The Young Ladies' Club spent a
very pleasant afternoon on Thurs
day of last week at the Brown
cottage, on the outskirts of town,
where the members and a number
of others were delightfully."- enter
tanned by Mrs. e. @. Dixon, pro
gressive finch being the feature.
Miss Janette Reynolds was ten
dered a birthday surprise on Mon
day evening, about twenty of her
friends appearing suddenly at her
home on Cherry street to remind her
Of the anniversary and wish her
many returns of the occasion. A
very pleasant evening was spent
socially by all present.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-08-12
To Extend Trolley.

The Philadelphia, Coatesville
and Lancaster Passenger Railway
Company have filed in the Record
er's Office a proposed extension of
their line, beginning near George
town, thence to Nine Points and
Georgetown road; to the village of
K;rkwood; to the Octoraro creek; /;
crossing the line between Lancaster
and Chester to Oxford.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-08-12
William Foster,

William Foster, a well known
resident of the Fourth district, died
on Friday, 9Th inst, from the ef-
fects of a stroke of paralysis suf-
fered several months ago. The
deceased was in his S6th year and
is survived by a widow and two
sons.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-08-12

Harvey NJ. Truman, station agent
at Markham, who was committed
to Jail to await trial on the charge
of embezzlement, has been released,
he having made restitution of the
missing funds. The charge against
him viii probably be withdrawn,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-08-12
price-Amoss.

Miss Martha Elizabeth Amoss,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. B. How
ard Amoss, of Benson, Hartford
county, and Mr.. John Henry Price,
of Darlington, were married al
Friendship M. E. Church, Fallston
on Wednesday evening, Aug. 3, by
the Rev. j. Edwin Amoss, ol
Reistertown, a cousin of the bride
assisted by Rev. J. l.. Mccain, o1
Jarrettsville, and Rev. R. M. Ed.
wards, Of Darlington. Mr.. and
Mrs. Price will reside at Darl.
ingtOn.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-08-12
Bitten By Rats.

The infant child of Mr.. and Mrs.
Jacob P. Bubb of Cecil Paper Mill,
was severely bitten on the hands
one night last week by large rat
which got into the little ones crib.
The ends of the little child's fingers
were badly lacerated by the sharp
teeth of the rodent and required
the services of a physician to dress.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-08-12
Mrs. AIexander Wilson.

Mrs. Alexander Wilson died at
her home near Principle Furnace
on Sunday from the effects Of
paralysis, at an advanced age.
Her husband survives. The funer.
al was held on Wednesday, with
interment at Principle Furnace M.
e. cemetery.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-08-12
Boy Crushed BY Train.

Hugh Quinn, aged 12, was in
|stantly killed by a train near
Clifton Friday evening. He had
been swimming with other boys
in Darby creek, and while return
ing home ran directly in front of
an express. His arms were cut off
and his head was crushed.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-08-12
Mrs. John Dennison.

The remains of Mrs. John Den
nison were inferred at Asbury M.
E. cemetery, near Blythedale, on
Monday. The deceased was the
widow of the late Rev. John Den
nison, a former resident of Cecil
county. She was 70 years of age.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-08-12
DIED..
Anthony Wilson.

Anthony Wilson died on Mon
day, after a lingering illness at the
home Of Ward Brown, in Port De-
posit. A widow and several child
rem survive.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-08-12
Found Watch After Twenty Years.

Richard Fisher, of Mill Creek,
Chester county, while plowing in a
field on his farm a few days ago,
is reported to have found his silver
hunting case watch which he lost
twenty years ago while plowing in
the same field.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-05-02
A New Rule OF the La d office.

l.. w. Schussman, Clerk of the Cir
cult court, recently received circular
from the General Land Office, relating
to provisions of an act of Congress,
whereby several changes has been
made in regard to proving up on tim
Der and stone claims. Heretofore the
applicant had TO 20 to the Land Of
fees, but by the new act of Congress,
dated March 4, 1904, it is made con-
siderable easier for the applicants.
We quote the following from the cir
cular TO Mr., Schussman.
lu"You will observe That by this act
the only changes made in the act OF
March IL, 1902 (S2 Stat, 63), amend
ing section 2294, X. S., circular of in
structions, March 20, 1902, are that
proofs, affidavits, and oaths of any
kind required to be made by appli-
cants and entrymen under the various
land laws named In the act may, III
consequence of this act of March 4
1904. be maus in the county or parish
in which the land is situated, although
the place of making same may be out
side the proper land district, and sucf
act also validates all such proofs or af
iidsvits which have heretofore been 81
made and duly subscribed"
Heretofore it has been necessary Il
go to Wausau with two witnesses Il
prove up on timber and stone claim
which has been a great expense to the
applicant, but now under the new Law
a person can make final proof befor'
the Clerk of the Circuit court.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-05-02

Henry Hull departs Tuesday 10
Idaho, where he has a valuable claim
N. A. Garrison was down from
Hackley Saturday and visited his fam
lily.
John Franks went to Pelican lake
to-day to build summer home for
Milwaukee man.
The ladies of the Catholic church
are making elaborate preparations foI
fair to be held at the Denton house,
May 18th and 14th.
A q Richison has announced him.
self candidate for school clerk in
District No /. George Z Fuller, we
are also informed, will probably be a
candidate for that office also in Dis
trict Mol
The funeral of August Myhawk
was held Tuesday afternoon from the
German Lutheran church, aud it was
one of the largest funerals seen in our
citv for long time. John Zimple-
mann, Albert Martin, August Ziebell,
Dave Gertz, John Draeger and Frank
Rampant were the pallbearers; and
Rev. John Dejung of Rhinelander, Of
ticiated.
Bishop Wellar, of Fond du Lac
preached an eloquent Episcopal SER
vices at the Mission Friday night, ev-
cry seat in the mission being full. On
Saturday morning at 1880 the Bishop
WrIIar neld Communion services,
AIRS. Joseph Elliott being confirmed.
Rev George Babcock, of Rhinelander,
Rev ~eorge kesselhauIn, VI Amigo
auI Fatuer barker, of Merrill were
here with Bishop Wellar.
Il ii Johnson oI the Minneapoli
Bridge Company, spent Saturday IN
the city, aud we are informed that
the Bridge Company settled with Mrs
August Miehawk for the death of het
husband on the GoOdenow bridge last
week Saturday. The Bridge Company
has certainly made many friends in
our city by their quick efforts for sci
tlement with Mrs Miehawk, To the en-
the satisfaction of all parties
Friday is Arbor and Bird day, ana
our citizens who are interested IN our
graded and high school, will no doubt
attend the appropriated exercises
which will be held in the differen.
grades this week Friday.