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The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1904-09-09

building on the east 25 feet of lots IL, Is, 10, 20.
block -. original plat, in the Second ward. In the
city of Mitchell county of DAWSON, ana state OF
South Dakota, and that said application will be
heard by the City Council of said city on the 18th
day of September, 1904. at s O'Clock p. IN at the
Council Rooms, at which time any person or per
sons may appear before said corporate authori-
ties and give any reason why such license should
not be received or permit granted to sell intoNi-
eating liquors at retail.
Dated Mitchell, 5. D.. Aug. q. 1904.
J.G. MARKHAM, City Auditor,
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No Trouble.

You know Jones. who was reputed
so rich: Well, he died the other day,
and the only thing he left was an old
Dutch clock
We'll, there's one good thing about
TIT won't be much trouble to wind
up his estate"'- New orleans Times
Democrat.
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FntherIy Conclusion,

Farmer iretrog What makes you
think Daniel Webster wuz a smart
man: Farmer IIoptoad-Waal. I've
teen readin' some of his speeches. an
they seem to agree purity thoroughly
with Mary James graduation essays
Philadelphia Bulletin.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1904-09-09
Notice to Creditors
Estate of Henry Bugbee. decease,

Estate of Henry Bugbee, deceased.
Notice is hereby given by the undersigned ad.
ministrator of the estate of Henry Bugbee. de-
ceased, to the creditors of and all persons having
claims against the said deceased. to exhibit
them, with the necessary vouchers. within four
months after the first publication of this notice,
to the said administrator at the office of Preston
Il Hannett. In the city of Mitchell. county of Da:
ytsOn, South Dakota.
Dated Aug. 81, 1904.
j. L, HANNErr.
Administrator of the estate OF Henry Bugbee,
deceased.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1904-09-09
Living I'm IN II

Mrs. Gossipp-Do you think Tint
young mar who calls on Agatha three
times a week has serious intentions?
Mrs. Pinktea-He ought to have, judy
ing from his occupation. He edits a
column called Something Doing."-
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1904-09-09

"Pinchem says he is going to settle
with you for dunnins him on a postal
card
That's why l wrote it."-Detroit
Free Press.
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No Wonder.
els Boium door,"

Is IoUJuIi POUI !.
II guess not. Why?"
HE told me he felt poor every time
he bought an outfit of clothing for his
Children
Il should think he would. He has
fourteen children.'-Cleveland Plain
Dealer.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1904-09-09
Recommended.

First Stutterer-Y-you w-w-want to
try p-D-Doctor B-B-B-Brown. old
c-c-chap. for that s-s-stuttering of wy
yours.
Second ILLS he a-a-a-ny egg
good?
First-S-S-S-Shure: he's f-f-f-ine-b-b-
best in the b-b-business; h-he Coco
cured MINNIE, -Harper's Weekly.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1904-09-09
And Yet So Ear.

"Now," remarked the dog who was
engaged in j vain attempt to catch his
tail-'now l may truly say that l can
see my tinish."-Harvard Lampoon.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1904-09-09
Foxy satnn.

Mother-So you have been at that
jam again, Adolphus.
Son-The cupboard door came open
of itself, mother, and thought
Mother-Why didn't you say, Get
thee behind me, Satan?'
Son-So l did, mother, and he went
and pushed me right in.-Brooklyn
Life.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1904-09-09
West Side School

Miss Lille Patterson, eighth
grade.
Miss Minnie Grace, eighth grade. :
Miss Lizzie Brown, seventh grade.
Miss Ella Preston, sixth grade.
Miss Pearl Jackson, fifth grade.
Miss Ripnie Nolt, fourth grade.
Miss Grace Doolittle, third grade.
Miss Mamie Saul. second grade.
Miss Sara Scallin (principal) first
grade.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1904-09-09

those desiring to vote NO will place a cross be.
fore the word No.
Dated at Pierre. the capital. this sth day of
August, A. d. 1904. &C. BERG.
Secretary of State.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1904-09-09
Nobody Cooled.

DO you believe everything you tell
the public?"
Certainly not" answered Senator
Sorghum, and don't believe the pub
lie believes it Observation-Disclosures
Star.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1904-09-09
Luck In Odd Numbers,

Cheer up" said the nurse, Its trip
let's
THAT'S odd" groaned the happy
father.-Houston Post.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1904-09-09
The Modern Test.

In ancient days. when things were done
In other style han that we know.
Ulysses lowered beneath the sun
Because he drew the largest bow.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1904-09-09
Notice Of Application for Permit to $.
Intoxicating LIQUORS.

Notice is hereby given that Bert NJ. Johnston
has this day filed In my office an application for a
permit to sell intoxicating liquors at retail at the
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1904-09-09
South Side Shoot.

Miss Della Conlev (principl) first
and second grades.
Miss Rilla Reirson, third and
fourth grades.
Owing to several designations on
the faculty there r eight new
teachers employed this year, this
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1904-09-09
East Slice School.

Miss Marie Frizzell, fifth and sixth
grades.
Miss Maud LaFollette, fourth
grade.
Miss Beatrice DeWolf, second and
third grades.
Miss Clare Nobis (principaD first
grade.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1904-09-09
Traced.

The Prima Donna-Why don't you
give the part to my daughter? She
sings beautifully. She has inherited
my voice. Manager Conn-Thnt so?
I've often wondered what became of
your v~oice.-Detroit Free Press.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1904-09-09
Hard Hearted.

She-After all, George, l think a pub
lic wedding would be better. He-And
give up the elopement? She-Yes. You
See, papa has refused 10 lend us his
automobile. SO what's the use?-Judge.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1904-09-09

But now of thews and bows and such
Our modern leaders little reck.
they're scrapping now to beat the Dutch
To see who draws the largest check!
,NeM ORLEANS Tiussspsneerat-
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1904-09-09

True independence is to be found
where q person contracts his desires
within the limits Of his fortune.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1904-09-09

Willie-.Are there any mermaids at
the bottom of the sea, Captain Whop-
pers?
Captain Whoppers-Ra-ather, Willie.
There's a wcman at the bottom of ev-
erything.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1904-01-14

The Burrowes course of music study
Is not mere combination of half a
dozen games and a few incoherent
stories which teach some things and
leave others untaught. On the con-
trary, it is finished and complete
system of elementary instruction.
The Tanning of the Shrew, alth ougn
a comedy written 300 years ago is still
a model for all playwrights. It's
bright lines, comical situations, and
plausible story, showing how the fiery,
stubborn katherine was subdued, is
a most interesting and laughable story.
This play, together with Gringoire,
the Ballad MQnger, makes the great
double bill to be given by Mr.. Sanford
Dodge, Tuesday, January 10.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1904-01-14
A Good Order,

"Fease on Earth; Good will to Men"
is an excellent motto, aud we all love
to see it properly observed. How
ever, nations will war and, since it is
not in the power of our people to pre-
vent the impending cash between Rus
sia and Japan they note with salts
faction that even trouble may work
good fortune to those who do not
chance to be mixed up in the row.
On Tuesday of this week The Keller
Manufacturing Company shipped the
first carload of an order for 1000
Keller wagons to the Russian govern
ment to be used in transport service.
The goods were sent from here to
Omaha via the Wilmar route, and from
there will be shipped with other sup
plies across the waters. Mr.. Keller
informs us that three cars will be
shipped each week until the order is
completed. The wagons are of the
three-inch pattern and are guaranteed
to Withstand weight of five tons.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1904-01-14
Cured After Suffering
Years.

B. f. Hare, Supt. Miami Cycle & Mfg.
Co., Middletowr, O. suffered for ten
years with dyspepsia. He spent hum
dreds of dollars for medicine and with
doctors without receiving any perma-
nent benefit. He says, zone night
while feeling exceptionly bad l WAS
about to throw down the evening paper
when 1 saw an item in the paper re-
garding the merits of Kodol Dyspepsia
Cure. [ concluded to try it and while
| had no faith in it [ felt better after
the second dose. After using two bot
ties am stronger and better than [
have been in years, and [ recommend
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure to my friends
and acquaintance suffering from
stomach trouble" Sold by Hanson
& Emerson.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1904-01-14
Just One Minute.

One Minute Cough Cure gives relief
in one minute, because it kills the
microbe which tickIes the mucous
membrane, causing the cough, and at
the same time clears the phIegm, draws
out the Inflammation and heals and
soothes the affected parts. One Min
ute Cough Cure strengthens the lungs,
wards Off pneumonia and is a harmless
and never failing cure in all durable
cases Of Coughs, Colds and Group
One Minute Cough Cure is pleasant to
take, harmless and good alike for
young and CID. Sold by Hanson q
| Emerson.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1904-01-14

Mr.. and Mrs. M. F.. Woodbury.
leave on Monday next for their eastern
trip. After a visit in New York they
will join Mr.. Woodbury's people in
Florida. They will be absent about
six weeks.
A business meeting of the Congre-
gational church will be held in the
parlors of the new church ON Monday
evening next at 1870 p. m. A full at
tendance is desired as matters of i'm
portance will be considered.
Mrs. w. A. NJ. Morse went to Sioux
Falls on Monday in response to tele-
gram announcing the serious illness
of her brother-in-law, Geo. A. Dona.
hue. A letter from Mrs. Morse on
Wednesday morning conveyed the
sad intelligence that MIR. Donahue
died before her arrival.
Surprising you're busted-haven't a
dime,
Gettlng poor isn't q serious crime
Put on a bold front, work with all
your might,
You're sure to win by taking Rocky
Mountain Tea at night, Hanson
& Emerson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert N. Morse OF
Milaca came up on Saturday for a
brief visit with Mrs. Morse's parents,
Mrs. and Mr.. ]. w. Brunskill, who
reside about five miles northeast Of the
city. Mr.. Morse is a son of our towns.
man, William A. Morse. He returned
to Milaca on Monday.
Big load of ice Of the Peoples Ice
Co. for 35c. Phone No. "a call or 8
Salmond & Truax.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1904-01-14
Annual Meeting.

The shareholders of the First Ma
tional bank held their annual meeting
last Tuesday and elected J. A. Caugh-
rem, w. o. p. Hilsdale, L. r. Barto,
G. NJ. Sprague, Jos. Kraker of Mel
rose, G. J. Lofgren of Ada, and F. w.
Sprague, directors.
On Wednesday the directors met and
elected G. M. Sprague, president, w.
o. P. Hilsdale. vice president, and F.
w. Sprague, cashier.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1904-01-14
The Herald's phone No. is IA

| 4uc d ia puOue IN o. IL 1ff
| Ona Burke of Melrose was in the
city Thursday.
| Are you economical? Then read the
Boston ad on the first page.
Baking powder 10c per can, al
Houghtou Bros.
Mary and Barbara Krick of Melrose
were visitors in the city on Saturday
| Joseph Kolbman of Alexandria
spent Sunday in the city visiting
friends.
Your shoe money will go a long way
if spent at the Boston this week.
Mrs. w. I. Henshaw will open g
studio of music in Sank Centre.
Piano, voice and violin taught.
Louisa Keller entertained the N. w
A. club on Tuesday afternoon.
The San Souci circle will meet with
Miss Nellie Mccormick on Tuesday
afternoon.
Best cider vinegar l8c per gal, at
Houghton Bros.
| Mrs. Lucas Kells entertained the
San Souci club at her residence on
Tuesday afternoon.
Mrs. E. H. DeLaurier returned to
Long Prairie on Saturday, after a
short visit in the city with relatives.
The ladies Musical club will meet at
the residence of Mrs. P. Lamb on
Monday afternoon at $3.50.
The high school board have been
unable thus far to FIJI the vacancy
caused by the resignation of Miss Gill.
The heating plant in the Merchants
National bank building has been un-
dergoing a complete overhauling, and
is now in prime condition.
Fresh roasted peanuts Sc per h., at
Houghton Bros.
The city council has decided to pur-
chase chemical engine for the fire
department. This is good news, an
engine of this kind will be great &C
QUESTION to the department..
Stanley Dickinson of Grand Forks
was in the city for few days last week
visiting his'uncle, Andrew J. Smith.
Mr.. Dickinson is employed in the ca
pacity of book-keeper in the First
National bank of Grand Forks. He
returned on Monday.
Have you little girl or boy in your
family you wish to possess a good
musical education. Study the Bur-
rowes Course, taught by Mrs. w. L.
Henshaw. Kindergarten Music
School.
OBird seed sc per package, at Hough-
on Bros. ~'-
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1904-01-14
Installed.

On Friday night the Rebel:as in
stalled the following officers for the
ensuing year:
N. G. Minnie Pike.
V. G. Edith Irish.
II. S. Emma Stiles.
L. S. Elizabeth Biedlemar
r. Amelia Sprague.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1904-01-14
Notice..

Those owning property in sewer
district No. ?, just completed can pay
their sewer tax to the City Clerk with
out interest up to Feb. and get re-
ceipts in full, thereby saving 6 per
cent interest. }. F. Cooper,
City Clerk.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1904-01-14
Green Wood.

Buy now and have it ranked in your
yard to dry. I have maple, ironwOOd,
oak, ash and soft wood for sale.
Prices reasonable. Phone 81.
Jas. Ingram.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1904-01-14
LOCAL ITEMS.

Wheat today 76c.
Short orders specially at the Cafe.
]. F. Cooper trans acted business in
Spring Hill on Tuesday.
Mrs. e. p. Barnum is visiting
friends in the city.
Pearl barley sc per h., at Horghton
Bros.
Apprentice girls wanted, apply to
Miss Mayberry's millinery store.
w. H. Blake of Duluth was visitor
in the city on Monday.
T. w. Brown was Westport visitor
on Monday.
Good tomatoes Sc per can, at Hough-
ton Bros.
M. Newman is reported as quite i'll
with pneumonia.
Harry Faville went to Minneapolis
on Monday in the interest of the Mill
ing company.
Miss Mary Krebs is visiting in St.
Cloud.
Mrs. c. M. johnson spent Thursday
in St. Cloud.
Good soda 3 packages for 1Oc, at
Houghton Bros.
o. B. Fuller of Grey Eagle was in
the city on Thursday.
''' DR., George Rennicks attended the
state Vetinerary Association meeting
in ST. Paul on Tuesday.
The young people enjoyed a sleigh
ride on Wednesday,. Mrs. Dewey
shaperoned the party.
J. G. Mccall was in the city on
Thursday. He attended the Married
Peoples dancing party in the evening.
Good sorgum 35c per gal, at
Hoaghton Bros.
Miss Nellie VandersIuis returned on
Saturday after a holiday vacation
spent with her parents in st. Cloud.
Ara Amadon and Eva Caughren
were married on Tuesday evening Of
last week, at the Meth odst parsonage
in st. Cloud.
Miss Mary Rooney who has been
the guest of Mrs. James Larkns dur
ing the holidays, returned to Osakis
en- Saturday.
A. C. Godfrey, representing San
ford Dodge's company, was in the city
On, Friday making arrangements for
the comrauyls appearance in the city
on the 10Th. :
Chauncy Van Hook, representing
the Rochester Creamery Association,
who has been renewing old ocquain-
tances in the city, left on Saturday for
&lenwood.
Professor Bailey of the Business
college, was called home to Faribault
on Saturday by reason of the serious
illness of his mother.
Mabel Hanson. who it will be remem-
bered was taken to st. Raphael's hos
pital at St. Cloud for an operation for
blood poisoning, returned to her home
On Thursday fully recovered.
Charles Jenkins, wife and children
of Watertown, S. D., are visiting their
parents in the city. They will remain
several days.
Good syrup Csc per gal, at Hough-
ton Bros.
VIM. Lewis shipped Car load of
fancy stock over the Northern Pacific
road to West st. Paul on Wednesday.
Miss Harriet Wheeler visited her
her father at st. Rapheals hospital
at St. Cloud on Thursday. She was
the guest of Louisa Vandersluis.
The Terpsichorean club dance at
the city Opera house on Thursday
evening was very enjoyable occasion.
About twenty five couples were pres
emit and program of eighteen num-
bers was danced.
Navel oranges zoe per doz, a,
doughton Bros.
On Thursday the Married Peoples
club entertained their friends to leap
year dancing party at theK P. hall.
A most enjoyable time was had.
Mrs. L. M. Bunnell of Detroit is in
the city the guest of her sister, Mrs.
John b. Law. Miss Olive Sewell came
with her.
Sugar tgranulated) 20 lbs, for a
$l,0O, at Houghton Bros. N
-, t-
The Western news., 1904-11-30
A Teachers Testimony.

Hinton, KY, Nov. 2S (SpeciaD-1t
has long been claimed that Diabetes is
incurable, but Mr.. f. J. Thompson,
teacher in the Hinton school, has pleas
ing evidence to the contrary. Mr..
Thompson had Diabetes. He took
Dodd's Kidney Pills and is cured. In
a statement he makes regarding his
cure Mr.. Thompson says:
81 was troubled with my kidneys for
more than two years and was treated
by two of the best doctors in this part
of the state. They claimed l had Dia'
betes and there was little to be done
for me. Then started to use Dodd'
Kidney Pills and what they did fol me
was wonderful. 1t is entirely owing
to Dodd's Kidney Pills that | am now
enjoying good health"
Many doctors still maintain that
Diabetes is incurable. But Diabetes il
a kidney disease and the kidney diseas'
that Dodd's Kidney Pills will not cur
! has yet to be discovered.
The Western news., 1904-11-30

the barber and customer alike. Its
object is to indicate and display con-
spicuously who is entitled to the next
turn" SO as to allow Of no mistake.
1t Is designed to improve the methods
at present employed in barber shops
for serving customers and to insure
the serving of customers in the order
Of their entry in the store. feature
being ticket holder, from which
numbered tickets are withdrawn and
distributed to the customers for their
designation, and also for displaying
successively consecutive numbers de-
noting the service. When a customer
enters the store he secures his ticket
indicating his number I'm turn" Each
time the barber finishes with the Gus
toner in hand he turns a small lever
on the machine, which rings bell
and at the same time changes the
number, which indicates who is next
entitled to the chair. There Is no
chance Of a mistake being made and
1t would be unnecessary for the GUS
toner, as Is usually the case, watch
ing and keeping in mind who is ahead
of him and when his turn comes
The patentee Is John U. Shanahan
Of Worthington. Minn.
The Western news., 1904-11-30

place on business, but on rainy or
stormy days 1t is entirely different
matter, as it is practica .iy impossible
to keep dry and comfortable. For
doctors and others whose duties nee
essitate their going out In a carriage
every day, no matter what the wealth
er may be, the storm shield shown In
the illustration would be Of great
value. The construction Is such that
can readily be attached or detached
from a buggy top, and when lowered
excludes the rain and wind. at the
same time giving the driver free ac-
cess to the reins outside the storm
shield. This shield can be made OF
any suitable material and Is supported
on uprights. as shown in the picture,
fastened by means OF hooks on the
tops and sides. A rubber dra wing
string in the bottom Of the shield holds
it taut. On the front of the buggy
top two hooks are placed. to which
the shield can be attached by means
Of straps when not In use, and also
when the occupants Of the carriage de
sire to get out.
Edward 8. Lynd, of Orleans, Ind.
is the patentee.
The Western news., 1904-11-30
Candle Extinguisher.

A great many people who live In
the larger cities and towns. and there
fore can obtain gas for lighting and
heating purposes, do not realize that
there are many who live in the coun-
try or the outer sections Of the cities
who still have to depend on candles
or lamps to furnish artificial light
The novel contrivance shown in the
illustra ton will be Of especial interest
to the latter, but 1t should, neverthe
less, on.account of the simplicity and
The Western news., 1904-11-30

The little prince of Piedmont un-
like his sisters, Princesses Yolanda
and Mafalda, is being nursed by his
mother. Queen Helene reluctantly
gave the other children up to the nurse,
but when the long hoped for heir to
the throne arrived she absolutely re-
fused to let any other than herself
give him nOuriShment
The Western news., 1904-11-30
how's This2

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for
any case Of Catarrh that cannot be cured by
Halls Catarrh Cure.
F.J. CHENEY 4 CO., Props, Toledo, O.
We, the undersigned, have known F. j..
Cheney for the last Is years, and believe him
perfectly honorable in all business transac-
lions and fiji financially able to carry out any OBJ
legations made by their firm.
WEST d TRUAx, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, O..
WALDING, KINNAN Il MARVIN, Wholesale Drug
Kists, Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, act
ing directly upon the blood and mucous sur
faces of the system. Price 75c. per bottle.
Sold by all Druggists. Testimonials free.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The Western news., 1904-11-30
Too Many Telephones.

This custom Of having two tele-
phones in the Office has its disadvan-
tages, too,' said the business man.
We've got new Office boy, and one
OF his duties is to answer the tele-
phone. The other day he heard the
bell ring, and, coming to me, said:
You're wanted at the phone by q
lady
(Which one? I inquired, thinking
of the phones, Of course
Please, SIR stammered the boy,
I'LL think it's your wife, Port
land Express.
The Western news., 1904-11-30

called to see the Senator four days in
succession to present his applica ton
and urge his claims.
After his fourth visit Senator Han
ma sent for the man who was serving
as messenger. "You saw that man
who was here Just nowT inquired
Hanna.
"Yes. SIR" said the messenger.
"Do you know what he wantsY
mo, sir"
"Well, he wants your place, and II
see him again he will get It."
Senator Hanna never saw the per-
sistent applicant again.
The Western news., 1904-11-30
Keep the bowels open with one OF
Ayers Pills at bedtime, lust one,
All Important Part.

She-"What do you think of the
legal profession for women?'
He-"Oh, it's all right, suppose;
but | hope they will never get on the
judicial bench"
She-"Why do you say that?'
He-"Because they would be con.
tinually adding postcripts to thei,
opinions and we poor men would neve.
know where We were at"
The Western news., 1904-11-30

A crowd of fashionable folk gather
ed in the Orange club of Orange, N.
j.. on election night and received the
election returns over a special wire.
Thomas A. Edison sat at the key and
received returns, writing them out in
his copperplate hand. He took the
returns long time before relinquish-
ing his place to the regular operator,
and seemed not to have lost his old
skill with the key.