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Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1904-03-31
FALLS INTO BOILING OIL.
little Girl Is Not Expected to Re-

Little Girl Is Not expected to Re.
cover.
st. Paul. March 90. - Marie. the
four-year.old daughter of Charles
Fritz. was horribly burned last even
ing by falling into a pan of boiling
lard. and will probably die. The
family purchased a pig and had e n
dered the fat for household purposes.
The large pan Of boiling grease had
been removed from the stove to the
floor. While the mother was in an
other part of the kitchen the child
fell backward into the boiling oil.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1904-03-31

1t was George Washington Childs
who said that there were but two
things in life that we should never
regret; the things we can help and
the things we cant help.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1904-03-31

King Peter may have reasoned that
II he did not have regicide stopped by
legislative action he might be called
upon to make a personal fight against
II later on.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1904-03-31

Mrs. Nellie whalen Of New York
wants q divorce. She says her hus-
band forced her to move 10 times in
seven years. 1t would have been
cheaper to have paid rent.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1904-03-31

Mr.. Baron Silver, who hopes to
make Miss Lou Dillon a hasbean. will
spend the spring in Columbus. He
will bear watching, for his promises
to be a fast life.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1904-03-31

Patti took $780, 900 away with her.
Yet she wep.. Well, II must be adj
mitted that she didn't come anywhere
nea getting 1t all.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1904-03-31

Sleeping with the mouth open has
long been preached against by the
doctors. Now a Sioux City mans
false teeth have been stolen on ac-
count of it.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1904-03-31

The seeds of kindness that fall by
the wayside and on sterile ground
eventually blossom in the heart of
the sower.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1904-03-31

A New York woman visiting in
town calls her hostess old-fAshioned.
and Il scent that the reason IL that
when the Atchison Woman's husband
tells her he likes her she believes II.
-Atchison Globe.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1904-03-31

Gen. Ma has been warned by Russia
that IL he doesn't watch out he may
wake up some night to learn that
there's a man under the bed.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1904-03-31

Mr.. Jack Munroe will now have an
opportunity to demonstrate the doc
trine on which he has long insisted.
namely, that his power is supreme on
the western continent.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1904-03-31

A Chicago man has been fined SIS
for slapping an actress Whose first
name Is Goldic. Only . real m<en mar
would slap . 0oldie, for which reason
the Judge did right In imposing the
NE.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1904-03-31

Now that the news has gone forth
that Chicago Is not to have "PArsifal"
this season what . thumbing there
Will be Of the dictionaries Of the
Windy City to . what "Parsifal'
means.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1904-03-31

II is a costly lesson, but the youth
who kills the girl who won't elope
with him proves by his act the cor
r~ectness of her objections.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1904-03-31

The name Kouropatisin means par
fridge. 1t remains to be see whether
Kouropatkin will prove himself to be
a bird or q hzzle.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1904-03-31
Az. vista Has Bad fire.

New Hampton. Iowa Marcn -.
"A Are nj Alta Vista. a town eleven
miles north of here. burned q hvery
stable and twelve horses. q iu"oer
ward and one residence.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1904-03-31

The new prune trust has converted
the boarding house victims TO a kind
lier view Of huge combinations Of
capital.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1904-03-31

Lord Francis Hope, newly married,
has large hopes OF being happy this
time.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1904-03-31

Gen. Plugs picture shows him to
be a very handsome man. There had
to be some kind of compensation.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1904-03-31

Four hundred Rainy Daisies attend
ed a club meeting in New York-most
OF them In long skirts, as usual.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1904-03-31

The Hague tribunal is almost as
great a power for peace as an old lady
looking on at a dog fight.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1904-03-31

Carnegie must think that 20 give
money away is a trick requiring spec
ial ability.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1904-03-31
HOT TIME IN KENTUCKY.

Forest Flies in the Mountains Around
owingsviIIe.
Owingsville. KY, March 29.-For.
est fires are raging in the mountains
in the eastern part of the county.
The fire covers several mountains.
Thousands of valuable trees are being
destroyed and the loss will reach a
large figure. Many residences are in
danger.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1904-08-19
Moving Hay in Gum Coats.

Monterey, Va, Ang Is The pres
ent hay ing season bids fair 70 prove the
most inanspiciOus the people of High
land have ever known, ami to say that
the farmers are blue" is putting il
mildly. The harvest, which at this
season should be far advanced, if not
has scarcely begun. and The
hay that h. s been mode THIS has been
imperfectly cured, and the w0rk al
tended with much worry and expense
make hay while the sun shina," is Il
proverh upon which Highlinders stand
tjat, but This season he don't shine.
To hear the CHARTER of the Gutter bar
and see the farmers clad in ii gum co 1t,
moving grass in the rain Is novel
sight, but such expedients are employ.
ed, so that no delays may come when
the CLOUDS roll BY"
Those farmers who began the hay
harvest very early, were more f0rtu
nate, and very few have finished.
Many of them who have the largest
crops, however. have just made com
mencement, and are very FESTIVE under
the adverse conditions.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1904-08-19
A GRAND MIDSUMMER EXCURSION,
To kafHra! Bridge, Under Management Of
the Auditorium Sunday School.
Thursday, August 25th.

A special train of engine, baggage
car and five coaches has been secured.
to leave Stanton &. & o. depot at 7:15
n. IN. This train will stop at all sta
ti0ns bet StanntOn and Goshen
TO take on passengers for the Bridge,
arriving at the Bridge station at l0:45
q. NJ. Returning, train will leave the
Bridge stat ion at 5p. III.
Railroad fare, round trip, adnlis
Isl 80; children = cents. TranspOrta-
tioii from i,ridg.. station to Bridge,
admission under the Bridge and re
turn transportation fnom Bridge 10
the X H. station, 81 90 Tickets for
transportation, and admission under
Bridge, will be for sale on the train.
Nice refreshments and fruits will lie
served on the trainat reasonable prices.
Come with us and enjoy one of natures
most beautiful pieces of scenery.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1904-08-19
STONEWALL IACKSUN CAMP
Elects Ofiicers, Delegates and Lady Rep.
resentatives to the Grand Camp.

Stonewall jackson Camp at it's meet
ing Tuesday night, showed much III
terest IN the approaching meeting Of
the Grand camp in Lynchburg, the
18th Sept, and elected the following
named delegates and alternates.
DIR. Il. w. Finley, Capt. IL. W Henry,
4. Il. Fishburne, Vim. Whoiey, Jas.
A. Tempieton and Stuart Nj. Beli1ng,
delegates. ni
Jno. b. Roden, Jno F. Leonard, d.
w. Drake, DIR. s. h. Henkel, Silas II.
Walker and JnO. w. GiIkesOn, alter
mates.
The Commander and Past Command
ers rs ex OtiiciO members of the grand
camp are also expected TO represent
the camp in Lynchbnrg
These are j. N. Mcfarland, L. d.
Ransom, 3. ID Timberluke, L. g. Nor
ton, s. +. Pilson, II. Nj. Mclhany.
James Bumgardner and H. Erskine
Gay. the commander to fill auy vac4n
cies. BY The death of DR.. e. f. Way
man, the Office of commander became
vacant and LIST Lieut.. Ii. E. Gay Was
nominated for commander, Dr. Carter
Berkeley, LIST Lieut.. H. Waters, 2i
Lieut., and Il. A. Pace, 3rd Lieut. com
mander.
Miss Rebecca Gilkeson was chosen
sponsor for the camp aud Miss Mar
garet Young Undertake, maid of non
or, and the adjutant was directed to
prepare badges for them and also for
the District Sponsor Miss Mary Cam
erOn of ockbridge, land maid of honor,
Miss Marguerite Price of BotetOurt.
The camp. after accepting an invita-
ton to attend the reanion of Nef
camp at New Market for as many as
can arrange TO attend, having 10 fur
Their business, broke ranks.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1904-08-19

The Russia Gar has this to console
him in his troubles, that he has Just
had a son born who, if he lives, will
one day wear the crown. But the pres
ent war has taught us that if the
younger members of the Royal house
hold are not better than the older. the
fewer of them born the better. There
are score OF, more of Russian Grand
Dukes. the Alexandrovitches, the Con-
stantlnOvitches, the Nicolaievitches,
the VladimirOvitches, the Mikhallo-
Vilches, and many others, who writer's
tell us are always in want and flock
where there is money like vultures
over battlefield, and if they stand to
win care nothing about the national.
lty of the losers or the ethics of the
game. They seem a sorry set, these
sons -of-vitches.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1904-08-19
BIDS WANTED FOR
BEEF AND MUTTON.

Bids to furnish the Western State Il os-
pital with Beef and Mutton from Noyem-
Der ! 1904. to October 81, 1905, will be re-
ceived at the Hospital up TO s O'Clock a.
M. on September 8th next. Contractor
must agree to furnish and deliver at said
Hospital all the beef and mutton needed
for tho year. at such times and in such
quantities as the officers of the Hospital
may demand, to be weighed and accepted
by faid officers. Must be good fat steers
and barren heifers, none to weigh less
than 500 lbs, and fat young cows, not
with calf, to weigh from 800 to 1900 lbs
About ten week are used, and that mum
Der can be delivered at time. Also $50
good fat sheep, ewes and wethers, to be
weighed and received as above, the con-
tractor to receive due notice of the times
and the quantities in which he will be re-
quired to deliver them The right is fe-
served to reject any and all bids
Bids should be marked bids for Beef, =
and should be addressed to b.
THE WESTERN STATE ii HOSPITAL L.,
aug 10 Ut Staunton, Va.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1904-08-19
THE CHRISTIAN churches al

n 4 ~ n II . ! AN ChuI Chco III
Constantinople. Turkey, and Yoka
hOma, Japan, have long used the Long
man 81 Martinez Paints for painting
their churches.
Liberal contributions of l.. & M
Paint will be given for such purpose
wherever a church is located.
Il. M. Seofeld, Harris Springs, S. c..
writes, 81 painted our old homestead
with l.. u M. twenty.six years ago
Not painted since; looks better than
houses painted in the last four years.
W. b. Barr, Charleston, W. Va,
writes. painted Frankenburg Block
with L. & NJ. shows better than any
buildings here have ever done; stands
out as though vanished. and actual
cost of paint was less than $l.20 pei
gallon. Wears and covers like gold.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1904-08-19
Going 10 Minnesota

Rev. 8. L.. Keller, of Zionist. James
Lutheran churches near Waynesb0ro,
has received a call to an important
charge in Duluth, Minnesota. His
resignation has been offered to his
churches. and it is probable he will
soon leave for his new field. Rev. Mr..
Keller and his family are very popular
with the charges he has served so eff
ficiently and with the entire eOmmu
nifty, and all regret their removal from
their midst.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1904-08-19

A negro boy died in Staunton last
week with what seemed n plain case
of appendicitis. His snfferlngs we're
very great. His relatives when asked
what caused bis death replied: 1.-The
doctor say, he done died from eatin too
many sweet things" The boy work
ell for cOnfectiOner.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1904-08-19

A CORE pOndent writes to know 1.-THE
exact meaning and derivation of the
word Lover" We are unable to give
the exact information desired, but sug-
gest that he, or rather she, study the
derivation and meaning of the words
Lunatic and Liar.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1904-08-19
Confederate Veterans Reunion, Lynch
burg, Va.

Sept. 14-16th, 1904. On account of the
above occasion Southern Railway will
sell round trip tickets from all points
including Washington. d. g., at rate
of one fare plus twenty five cents, Sept.
18th 18th. with final limit Sept. 18th,
1904. Call on ticket agents or write
l.. s. Brown, General Agent. Wash
ingtOn, D. G. aug 10 2t
A C.BRAXTUN
ATTORNEY ANDCOUNSELLOR.
OFFluE:-RoOms Is, Is. II Masonic Temple.
ian Is. '96-tf
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1904-08-19

Since ascertaining the rapidity with
which Russian men of-war, heretofore
bottled in Port Arthur, can get away
from trouble, We know why they are
called the fieet.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1904-08-19

There was a quiet dignity about
Judge Parker's acceptance speech
which has caused the American people
to wonder why the Republicans prefer
brag and bluster to that kind OF states
manshiP.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1904-08-19
STATE OF OHIO. CITY OF TOLEDO.
LUCAS COUNTY, 81

FRANK j. CHENEY makes oath that
he is the senior partner of the firm of
f. CHENEY " Co. doing business in
the City of Toledo. County and State
aforesaid, and that said firm will pay
the sum of ONE HUNDRED DOL
LARS for each and every case of Ca
tarrh that cannot be cured by the use
of HALLS CATARRH CURE
FRANK J. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscrjhad
inmy presence, this 9th day of Decem-
Der, A. ID. 1886.
sHAL,} As'N'
49, Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure is take Internal
ly and acts directly on the blood and
mucous surfaces of the system. Send
for testimonials, free.
Address F. J. CHENEY & Co..
Toledo, 0.
Sold by all druggists. 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1904-08-19

AT the recent meeting of the stock
holders of the East Augusta and Farm
ers' Mutual Fire InSuranceC Companies,
resolutions OF respect were adopted.
Two Of the members of their board
having passed over the river:
JOHN TOwBERMAN,
Died at his home, Mint Spring, Va
on Tuesday, May 10Th, 1904. John Tow
herman, Treas. e. A. nj. f. Ins. Co.,
and F. M. F. ms. Co.
Again are the members of the board
of directors and fire insurance cOmpa
MES called upon to mourn the death OF
one of its Oldest and most valued men,
bers-long identified with the East
Augusta, having been elected its presi
dent on May lst, 1875, and serving for
thirteen years, voluntarily resigned,
then was elected treasurer, serving uI!-
til his death, having been unanimous
ly reelected three days previous to his
death.
Honest and incorruptible in what
ever duty he was called, he measured
up to the high standard of Virginia
manhood and citizenship.
We, the members of the board direc.
tors of the two companies, believing it
but right to place on record some testi-
monial of estimation in which he was
held by his cO-JabOrers and our pro-
found sorrow and personal loss in his
death, do direct that this brief be pub
lished in the Staunton papers, copy
thereof be filed with our records and
of our sympathy in this dark hour of
their sorrow.
Furthermore. that page of the re-
cord books be set aside whereon be in
scribed, his name, date of birth and
death and term of service as an tf1icer
of these companies.
Respectfully,
j. w. CHURCHMAN,
L. M. SMILEY,
R. N. PAGE.
N. L.. SHRECKHISE,
Committee
GEO. W. sWINK.
Died at his home. Moscow. Va G go.
w. Swink, member of board directors
of +. A. and Farmers Mutual Fire
Ins. Co.'S.
Again, during this year, are members
of boards of our fire insurance comma
lICDt ChhiCu uPoi ~ HiOulu loss Oh
one OF our most valued members, a
good worker, a courteous, Christian
gentleman.
He had been a great sufferer for
long time but would attend our meet
ings. perform any duty enjoined upon
him, and at all times carried confidence
and sunshine with him-Therefore
we, the members of board directors of
above companies, do direct that these
resolutions be published in the Staln
ton papers and copy be filed with our
records and a page of our record books
be set aside as memorial to our co.
laborer.
Respectfully,
T. M. SMILEY,
r. N. PAGE,
A. HENRY TowBERMAN,
N. T.. SHRECKHISE,
Committee.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1904-08-19

We believe it is Amiral SkedaddleOff
who has been in command of the Rus
sian fleet at Port Arthur.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1904-08-19
For Sale.

New 10 room dwelling in Augusta coun-
ty. Two shops, blacksmith and wood
Good stable and 2 acres of land, with fruit
trees, garden, etc. Fine opening for go I'd
smith and wagon maker. All Tor 81 600
Sil 900 will buy one of the best farms on
South river $50 acres
FARM of 76 acres, within miles OF
Staunton, Va. ~ acres in timber Good
orchard. House and barn fair. Price
-, 700-a bargain.
Another farm of 245 acres. Brick house
of s rooms; large barn and stable and
other outbuildings. Water in every field;
spring W alter at the house.
Farm of 200 acres. Good brick house.
good barn and orchard, Is watered by
springs. Price 81 900
The properties offered are all good and
should receive immediate attention.
Apply to
P. {. WILSON & co., Real Estate Agents.
jun II If Staunton, Va.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1904-08-19

The Democrats have received hard
blow, in not being allowed to hear Mr..
Roosevelt blow.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1904-08-19
For Sale!

A very desirable residence in the grow
ing town of Craigsville, Augusta cOu lily.
Has with it three acre s of land finely suit
ed for building lots, good fruit and all
necessary Outbuildiugs, In perfect repair.
Also fifty acres of timber land 90 with
the property. Apply to
DIR. J. b. FUTILE,
aug II at GreenvilIe, Va.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1904-08-19

YOU WILL NOT GET WELTY'S Wills
Il KEY anywhere else here the doc
tors recommend Welty's. It's ours exclusive
ly in STANTON at our New Brown Stone Bar
Care Every drink delight. Welty S
Whiskey. j. C. STA FFORD. :
julius T.. ScheHer, Manager. 4 q SIN
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1904-08-19
Resolutions of Respect.

At the recent meeting of the stock
holders of the East Augusta and Farm
ers' Mutual Fire Insurance Companies,
resolutions OF respect were adopted.
Two OF the members of their board
having passed over the river:
Evening journal., 1904-10-15
CONTRACT FOR STATION
SOON TO Be AWARDED
Plans Now Under Considera-
ton at Engineers Office
in Philadelphia

Twill be but a few days possibly to-
morrow. when the mind OF the public
viii be set at rest regarding the ioca-
tion. dimensions and material to be
used IN the construction Of the new de-
pot for the r.. B & w. railroad In this
city.
For some time plans have been in
the hands OF the engineering depart
meni in the Philadelphia offices. where
contractors have examined, figured and
bid upon them. Omclals OF the COM
panv and bidders themselves have been
rcticnnt TO the limit as to the exact
Specifications FOR the new building, but
enough has been let out to assure the
public that t win De one of the most
Modern ana up-to-date structures
along the line of the company N the
East with the exception of the station
q. Philadelphia ana the contemplated
now terminal in Washington.
10 IS understood that Myers ana Son,
general contractors. OF Philadelphia
have named the lowest figure and IL is
probable that that firm win get the
contract According 60 report A. j.
Cassatt. president of the Pennsylvania
system. says no new work viii be COM
menccd this fam which VIII forestall
any work being done at this point ha-
yond The completion OF the elevated
road as far south as the present sta-
tion. Local officials say they know
nothing of the plans now on exhibition
In the Philadelphia cilices.
Evening journal., 1904-10-15
Civil sorvioo Renort.

Washington. oct. 1.-THE census bu-
reau has issued a report ON the execu-
tive civil service of the United States
showing total Of 2Tl .169 employees,
embracing all persons employed in the
executive branches Of the federal gov
ernment except enlisted men in milf
tary and naval branches. This aggre-
gate embraces 120,7s6 employees not
included in the reports made by the
heads Of the executive departments.
OF these 12O,TS6 all but 17.71O were
exempt from examination under the
civil service rules. The exempt list
includes 74i96 postmasters. 10.S55 en-
ployees at nonfree delivery postohices
and over $1,000 employees at navy
yards and stations appointed under
navy yard regulations. Tho postofiico
and treasury departments give employ.
ment 70 three-fourths OF the executive
civil service.
Evening journal., 1904-10-15
R.atan In Race AGAINST Death,

Stamford. Conn. oct -. Speeding
hither from far away Mexico in a race
with death. Hugh L. Cooper, a wealthy
engineer Of % Broadway. New York
though his wild journey is not at an
end, already is loser, for his only
son. Hugh. lies forever silent in the
family mansion here. Mr. Cooper has
covered thousands Of miles since Mon
day night. when he received a dispatch
informing him the youth. who was sew
enteen years old. was dangerously III
with diphtheria. He is due to arrive
tomorrow night