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Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1904-02-10
BUILDS A CHINESE TOWER.


The king Of the Belgians Is having 9
famous Chinese tower ~re-ereeted IL his
nark ct Laeken. The exterior is very
-nicturssaue with It's monumental en-
trance. It's numerous stairways and
statue of Achlnez divinity above them.
Wha general staircase leads to q suite og
narlors ornamented with lacquer panels
md eedar wood carvings.
The glass Of the windows is Of . blush
hue. giving 3 mysterious shadow to the
interior. Quantities Of rar woods were
used in the construction Of the building.
me tower Is lighted BY 800 electric
lamps and warmed by the latest apple
ances il heating.
The question e generally asked toT
what reason was this oriental tower eon-
skructsd7 No one has answered Il. but
& Japanese restaurant Is going to be in-
stalled there. to which the public VIII
have access By paying.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1904-02-10

It Is known that a person hunting in
the winter time should be careful not to
run the muzzle Of his gun into the snow,
less the end Of the bore become filled
with snow and the gun burst when fired.
While the snow would be almost infn-
itesimal in weight. it would have to start
instantly into motion. at the rate Of per-
haps q third Of q mile 3 second, when
the powder Is ignited. While It may be
hard to realize It, more force would prob
ably be required TO accomplish this re-
suit than the strength Of the gun barrel
could stand, and te barrel would rupture
under the strain.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1904-02-10

ave have lived 10 the same block
for twenty years"
What is his namef"
Il don't know" said the EN-
ploye. "aut whatever be says
his name is, that is his name."
This was taken as a sufficient
identification; and when you stop
to think of it, you must admit 1t
was a pretty good one. The man
who for twenty years has so con-
Quoted himself in his neighbOr-
hood as to make this impression
even on people who have not a
speaking acquaintance with him
have a cOmmendable character.
There is a gOOdly sermon in this
little story for anybody who
chooses to look for it.
Name nj the Chicago churcas have
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1904-02-10

"DEAB MRs. PTNKHAM:-I suffered with
poor health for over seven years, not sick
enough 70 stayi In bed, and not well enough 70
en1oyiifeandattend 70 n dailydutiesp proper
II. / was growing thin, my complexion was
aallows \ / was easily upset and irritable.
One of my n~eighbors advised me to try
Lydia =. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound and / procured 3 bottle A great
change for the better took place within q
week. and decided 70 keep up the treatment
Within two months / was like 3 changed
woman, my health good, my step light, my
eyes bright, my complexion vastly improved.
and felt once more hke 3 young girl. !
wonder now how / ever endured the misery.
/ would not spend another year like It for =
fortune.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1904-02-10

ell the praise TO Lydia E. Pfnkham's Vegetable Compound."-MR Ma
n TnLA. z7 Habersteen St.. Savannah, Ca
hrs. Pinkham has On Gle thousands Of such letters.
Arnn0 EoRFEgTRs p forthwith produce ns original Letters and dgaAHas
UJUUU ISaaE FaahAan Msa Co. nsna. Mass
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1904-02-10

Il lie generally conceded that JnO.
NJ. Stone was one Of the wisest gov
rnors that this state ever had. He
said OF the Union Central Life Tnsur-
ance Company: cit writes the most
liberal contract OF any company 10 the
state.n Q. Z. H0WERTON,
District Manager Tupelo, Mics.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1904-02-10
City Delinquent Tax Sale.

T WILL. on on the First Monday in March
Il 1904, In front OF the Mayors ONCE, IN the
City of Ok0lona, Chlckasaw county, State OF
Mississippi, sell the following lots lying and
being in the City of Ok0lOna, for taxes and
damages due thereon for the fiscal year 1908,
Hn-HHfHa
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1904-02-10

Senator Foraker has introduced 3
bill il Congress providing that i be
lawful to form combination in restraint
ofstrade, when such restraint il rea-
s0nabie. This Law Il said to have had
the Presidentia sanction, but since 8
roar was made against It. fhe presi-
dents henehmen + hurrying to sug-
gast that be did not consult Is intro
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1904-02-10

The output Of coal in India has Inc
creased skiold since 1880. 1t now sx-
oeeds 5000. 900 tons ayear. and the sup
pIy Is considered practically i~nexhauati-
hHa
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1904-02-10

Electricity secured from the mountain
streams OF France Il POLITICALLY referred
to aa white coal"
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1904-02-10

orders have recently been executed n
Japan for ; supply Of fishing nets foz
Alaska valued al sS0.000
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1904-01-01

toned George Foster, Horace Stewart,
Judge Poland, William w. Circuit and
dozens of equally as we'll known.
There is fine cut of Geo. n. Dale i'll
the front of the book, and cuts of other
noted men of the state scattered among
its pages. We will say that the articles
upon the different characters i'll tie
book are not written in the usual cramp-
ed newspaper condensed style as often
becomes duty, with but little familiar
ity of the subject, but are written by "a
man who was intimately acquainted with
each one, knew their innermost thoughts,
their qualifications and lifework as we'll
as their genealogy, was capable OF u.s.
ing truth and history in its most pleas
ing form, and by so doing has made Of
the book one that all will delight to
read.-Express and Standard.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1904-01-01
Y. NJ. q. A. NOTES,

The opening of the new building,
which occurs this Thursday evening,
December 81, 1908, will be a fitting
event for the last day of the old year a
year in which many news things have
made their appearance and while this
is the last we feel sure that it will prove
to be by no means the least. The male
members of the community, with their
ladies, are expected to be on hand at s
o'clock, when they will be cordially wei.
coined by the following reception CON-
mittee Messrs. H. E. Randall, l.. B.
Jones, w. A. Gleason, L. A. Cobb, Thos
Paquette, and F. J. Emery. Several of
the ladies will also assist. No one
should feel sighted, as all are invited.
Those receiving membership applica.
ton blanks will kindly fill them out and
see that they are in the hands of Secreta
ry A. S. McAlister OH or before Thurs.
day night. Those who have not received
the form will be gladly supplied on the
opening night, or any time before OF
after, by applying at the Secretary's
Office. The fee is only $500, Qess than
cent a day. and we need your help
while there is no question Of your receiv.
ing much benefit. Begin the new veal
in the best possible way by selling ar
opportunity to foster a good thing. A
report of the number of applications viii
be made on the opening night. Be one
Of the number.
Members will be permitted to enter
upon the privileges Of the association at
IL o'clock, noon, January l, 1904. Will,
the equipment is not entirely complete
we expect to make good showing from
the start.
A first class bowling alley has beer
ordered from the Narragansett Machine
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1904-01-01

Co. of Providence, X. l., aud they are
noted for the quality of the goods they
turn out. Word has been received that
the stock and furnishings will be shipped
in few days. They send expert me.
chanics from the factory to construct
the alley and when their work is done
the members can "play ball." as every
thing will be in readiness. A striking
bag outfit, chest weights, flying rings
and trapeze, dumb bells and indian clubs
have been ordered for the gymnasium
and are expected in few days. The
reading aud game rooms will be well
stocked with what will instruct and
amuse. What an opportunity for the
people of Island Pond Twenty beds
are ready for occupation by the railroad
men and the table is set in the kitchen.
so to speak, while the bathing facilities
are first class. We anticipate 200 mem
hers before January |, 1905.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1904-01-01

We think it advisable just now when
there are so many cases of measles in
town, to remind all interested of the
provisions of Section II, Act ll3 of the
Laws of 1902. The section is as follows {:
"The head of family in whose home
there occurs case of infectious or con-
tagious disease dangerous to the public
health, shall Immediately give notice to
the health officer of the town or city in
which he lives. A physician who knows
or suspects that person to whom he
has been called to attend, is sick or has
died of a communicable disease danger
GUS to the public health, shall quarantine
and report to the health officer the place
where such case exists, the name, degree
of virulence aud cause or source of the
disease, and such other facts relating
thereto as may be necessary for the
health officer to make examination and
act in the premises. If the head of a
family or physician fails to give reason
able notice to the health officer of the
existence of such disease, he shall on
conviction thereof pay to the treasurer
of the state, fine of not less than ten
dollars, nor more than fifty dollars, with
costs of prosecution
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1904-01-01

STATE OF VERMONT, | In Probate Court
ESSEX DISTRICT, SIS. I held at Guildhal
in and for said District on the 23rd day of
December, A. d. 1903, an Instrument Dur-
porting to be the last Will and Testament of
Gardner F Smith, late of Canaan in said
District, deceased being presented to the
Court for Probate.
1t is ordered by said Court that all persons
concerned therein be notified to appear at
session of said Court to be held at the Pro-
bate Office i'll said Guildhall on the 10th
day of January, A. D., 19o4, and show cause
if any they may have, against the Probate
of said Will.
For which purpose IL is further ordered
that d copy of the record of this order be
published three weeks successfully in the
Essen COUNTY HERALD, a newspaper pub
lished at Island Pond previous to said time
appointed for hearing.
BY the Court,-Attest,
Jan. ROBERT CHASE. Judge.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1904-01-01

All who have read obituaries written
by &c. N. d." and published in the Els
sex County Herald from time to time
through quarter of century, have
been impressed with the beautiful
thoughts, the tender sentiment, and the
spiritual comfort expressed therein. 1t
is a great pleasure to the friends of the
writer, the late Hon. George N. Dale,
and the friends of those memorialized by
him, to know that these sketches have
been issued as a volume OF some four
hundred pages, entitled "Memorial
Sketches" The work was compiled by
Col. Porter Dale, and was printed for
the sake of the friendship it represents.
North Troy Palladium.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1904-01-01
Local Business Notices.
NOTICE

To the patrons of the Island Pond
Water Co. For reasons which We could
not control We could not get our book
of new rates to our collector as soon as
We ought, so We extend the time ia
which you may receive your 100 dis
count to January Is, 1904.
Yours truly,
The ISLAND PoSD WATER Co.
Island Pond, VT, Dec. 30, 1908.
WANTED-FAITHFUL PERSON
TO CALL ON retail trade and agents
for manufacturing house having well
established business; local territory /;
straight salary $50 paid weekly and ex.
pense money advanced; previous expert
ence unnecessary; position permanent !;
business successful. Enclose self.ad-
dressed envelope. Superintendent Trav-
elers, 605 Monon Bldg, Chicago.
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money if it
fails to cure. +. w. Groves signature
is on each box. 25c.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1904-01-01

We are in receipt of volume con-
tanning the memorial sketches of
deceased Vermonters written by the
late Geo. n. Dale of Island Pond. 1t
was compiled by Col. Porter II. Dale
and is a most fitting memorial as it re-
fleets the noble and unselfsh character
of the writer as shown by his conception
and understanding of the best qualities
in others.-Barton Monitor.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1904-01-01

A son was born to Mr.. and Mrs. John
Hill last Tuesday.
ii. +. Sargent is visiting in Portland
the balance of this week.
F. A. Lee, roadmaster of the p. S.
and N. at st. Mary's, Pa, is at home to
spend the holidays.
"Middie" White and son Maxwell,
from Montreal, are spending their vaca-
ton among friends here.
The w. c. T. L. meeting for January
j has been postponed until January II.
The meeting will be held at the home of
Mrs. Porter II. Dale.
At the annual meeting of Court
Island Pond, No. 800, c. O. f., the fol-
lowing officers were elected
c. Re. j. Lefebvre.
Y. {. R.-A. Roy.
K. 81. j. Steady.
+. st. c. Tracy.
Treas.-Theo Payeur.
5. D.-Rev. fr Lachance.
Trustees-L. j. Payeur, A. Currier,
j. Cooper.
Work on the new station, while de.
layed somewhat on account of the non
receipt of material. is progressing favor
ably. The heating plant has been re-
ceived and is now being installed under
the supervision of foreman Patton. The
Turing is all on, and the ''plaster board, "
patented building material, new to
this section, covers the walls and cell
ing of the second story and the work
men are now busy on the first floor. We
are informed that this 'plaster board
will be covered with coating of cement
and finished with plaster, making wall
of durability and fine finish.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1904-01-01

ngs of the late Hon. George n. Dial
The book is published by COL Porter H.
Dale and is certainly memorial which
will be highly priced by all who receive
it.-St. Johnsbury Republican.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1904-01-01

To cure sudden cold, 4 teaspoons of
water and > browns Instant Relief"
Doee teaspoonful every 20 minutes.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1904-01-01

We have just received from the press
of the Essex County Herald handsome
volume containing the eulogistic writ
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1904-01-01

List Of letters remaining unealled for
at the Island Pond post Office Dec. 20.
Israel Smith, Archelas Therien, Z. d.
Wilson.
lisHfi0n ddrerfised Letters.
q. N. Carpenter, Postmaster.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1904-01-01
TOWN TOPICS.

The HERALD sends greetings to its
patrons, and wishes each and every one
a happy and prosperous new year.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1904-01-01
THANKS

for your liberal patronage during the year just clos
ing Evidently many friends appreciate oureorts to
furnish first class stock of house furnishings hardware,
etc.
Island Pond improvingn way that is surprise to
returning friends and deserves the best efforts of her bust
ness men in keeping pace with the change That we may
do this IN such to merit your continued friend
ship is the sincere desire of
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1904-01-01
engraved Cards.
Herald Office.
BANK NOTICE.

Island annual grl meeting of the shareholders Of
Of drer+po..aa National Bank, for the eiecton
trau.qCtion i91 the ensuing year I'D the
BE- held at any other legal business, will
Ianuar, VI, uesday the twelfth DIV Of
atternoSG'r q D., 1904, at two O'Clock In the
Island po,s -. L. A. COBB. Cashier.
vermont. Dee. 10th, 1908
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-04-07
Professional Cards.
L. T. BROWN,
Physician and Surgeon.

Resid.s r. two hlncks esst Of Rprell h TEL. o..
6re ~ M,Co'mick'r drug .t'rr House rhos I,
IT, onicr phore - All cells pn'mply a.
urded
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-04-07
HAS CLAIM TO FAME.
story Of the Man Who Discovered the
First Beefsteak.

Beefsteak, like most other good
things, was discovered entirely by
accident, says writer In the Chicago
Tribune. 1t appears that Luclus Pla-
Gus, Roman OF rank, was ordered by
the Emperor Trajan for some offense
to act as one OF the mental sacrifcers
to Jupiter; he resisted, but was at
length dragged to tia altar. There
the fragments Of the victim were laid
upon the fire and the unfortunate SEN
ator was forcibly compelled to turn
them. In the process of roasting one
Of the slices fell off the Goals and
was caught by Placus in its fall. 1t
burned his fingers and he instinctively
thrust them into his mouth. In that
moment he had made the grand dis
covery that the taste of a slice, thus
carbonadoed, was infinitely beyond
all the sodden cookery of Rome. A
new eXpedient to save his dignity was
suggested at the same time, and he
at once eyinced his obedience to the
Emperor by seeming to go through
the sacrifices with due regularity and
his scorn Of Tie employment by turn
ing the whole ceremony into matter
of appetite. He swallowed every slice.
deluded Trajan, defrauded Jupiter and
invented the beefsteak! A discovery
of this magnitude could not long be
concealed; the sacrifice began to dis
appear with a rapidity and satisfac-
ton to the parties too extraordinary
to be noticed. The priests Of Jupiter
adopted the practice with delight, and
the king Of Olympus must have been
soon starved If he depended on any
share of the good things Of Rome.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-04-07
GREAT NEWSPAPER BARGAIN.
The Semi-WeekIy Capital ard the
Phillipsburg Hsrsld One Year
For 81 so.

The Semi Weekly Capital, published
at Topeka, is one Of the hest farm
newspapers published anywhere Real
izing thata good market report is one
Of the most valuable features Of q
farm newspaper, the Capital prints
twice week a full report of all the
markets Of the world, including To-
peka and the report is absolutely
reliable.
1t prints all the news of the civilized
world flesh from the wires Of the AS
ISOLATED Press, covering the field more
thoroughly than any of the metropoli.
tan weekleS. But in the matter Of
Kansas news, it has no compel ltnr.
our large corps Of special correspond
ents enabling US to cover the field
thoroughly Outside from your own
home paper you can get more local
news from The Capital than from any
other paper published.
Editorially it labors increasingly for
the States moral and material welfare
While strongly republican in politics
its editorials are fair and unprejudIced
and It's news columns are open alike IT,
the dOings Of all political parties.
1t iSprinted twice week for only
Sl.O0 per year. Order it in connection
with the PhillipSburg Herald for only
81 80 per year.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-04-07
COULDN'T SAY HIS PRAYERS.
Wilson S. Bissel Tells Good Story at
Friends Expense.


The late Wilson S. Bissell, formerly
postmaster general in the cabinet of
President Cleveland was fond Of tell
ing a story concerning one of his
legal confreres in Buffalo. 1t appeared
that the gentleman In question was a
pillar of his church, but when he
went to New York or elsewhere on
business he used to dine bit I'M
wisely.
"One time" said Mr.. Dissell, Jim
and | were mixed up in case which
called us to New York for several
days. We were at the Waldorf and
had adjoining rooms. came in very
late one night. The door between the
rooms was open and there in his
room, kneeling beside his bed in his
night clothes, was Jim, crying as
though his heart would break.
81 went in and laid my hand on his
shoulder. What's the matter, old
man." | asked.
Jim looked up at me, the tears
streaming down his face. Shan he
said sobbipgly, Shan Bissell, your
oil frien's so drunk he can't say his
prayers. New York Press.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-04-07
Manager Wanted.

Trustworthy lady or gentleman Ia
manage business in this county and
adjoining territory for we'll and favor.
ably known House Of solid financial
standing. $4,000 straight cash salary
and expenses, paid each Monday by
check direct from headquarters. Ex-
penSe money advanced; pnSititn per.
manent Address, MANAGER, $40
Monon B'dI., Chicago. ID. 1918
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-04-07
5000 For Letters About the Sout h
wAat

$500 For Letters About tire South
west.
The Rock Island system offers TWEEN.
ty prizes, of tn aggregate value Of 1898,
for letters relative to the territory
along Its lines In Arkansas, Kansas,
Indian Territory, Oklahoma, Texas
and New Mexico. Letters should deal
with the write RS experiences since he
settled in the southwest. They should
tell how much money he had when he
arrived, what he did when he first
came, what measure Of success has
since rewarded bis efforts and what he
thinks OF that portion of the ooun.
try In which he is located. Letters
should not be less than 300 nor more
than 1.500 words in length, and will
be used for the purpose Of advertising
the southwest.
Letters are desired not only from
farmers and farmers wives but also
from merchants, SchoOl-teacherS, cer-
gymen; from everyone. in brief, who
has a story to tell and who knows how
to tell IL.
For circular giving details, write
JOHN SEBASTIAN, Passenger Traffic
manager, Rock Island System, Chi
cagO, Illinois.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-04-07
'rhreshing Machine.

Altman and Taylor, Dixie separator
3Ox44, in good condition. j. 1. G. /
horse power with machine, every thing
ready for business, Will be sold at a
bargain. Earl Larkin, Walnut town
hip R. R. No, l, Phillipsburg, Kansas.
For quick sales list your real estate
with W. II. Pratt. Office under
Phillips County Bank.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-04-07
Wanted.

Special Representative in this coun-
ty and adjoining terrilaries, to repre-.
sent and advertise an old established
business house Of solid financial
standing. Salary s2l weekly, with
expenses, paid each Monday by check
direct from headquarters. Expenses
advanced; position permanent. We
furnish everything. Address, The Co
lumbla, $50 MonOn Bldg, Chicago, III.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-04-07
SeattIe's Trade.

The local vessels plying to Seattle
during the year 1908, according to the
figures In the annual report Of the har-
Dor master carried in the aggregate
nearly 100000 passengers In and out
of that port, while that city shipped
coastwlse and TO local ports merchan-
disc to the value Of s32.17i.Ts5. and
received merchandise to the value Of
S23,2s4.eS1
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-04-07
HORSE KNEW THE ROUTE.
And the Old DaIryman's Substitute
Was Able to Deliver Milk.


Was Able to Deliver Milk.
Horses are close observers and
learn rapidly" remarked a downtown
man, "and l had my attention strong.
ly attracted to the fact recently. 1t
came about in rather pathetic way,
too.
For many years we have patron
lied one dairyman, and for equally
many years the man has driven an old
frame of a horse. While the animal
was not fast, he was faithful.
Zone day last week the Door old
milkman was suddenly stricken III
while serving his customers and rem.
dered helpless. The horse seemed to
understand the awful situation, so he
faithfully pulled his master home.
Naturally we missed the mllkman
and did not understand his absence
until few days later, when strange
dairyman stopped in front of the
house. He inquired If the old man
our previous milkman-had been de.
livering milk at my place.
81 told him that he had and inquired
what the trouble was. Then he told
the story, and how even at that time
he was lying dangerously Ill.
I" And you see,' he went on to ex.
plain. 4 don't want the poor old Eel.
low to lose his trade, and all have to
demand IN 10 thic old horca TIA boa
been my main reliance. He knows the
route and every time he stops in front
o. house l jump out When he
stopped here thought you must be
one of the old mans customers, too.
""That old horse isn't much to look
at, but he's got head full Of sense,
and so far | haven't struck a wrong
house. Washington Post.