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Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1904-04-23

The smallest backboned animal in
the world is fish. 1t was discovered
in Buhi, a mountain lake in the island
OF Luzon, in the Philippines. The tiny
creature has two names out of all pro-
portion to it's size. The one given 1t
by the natives is sinarapan, and doubt
less has some significance in the Ian
guage of the Bicols. the natives living
in the lake region. The scientific
name is mystichtbys Luzonensis, and
means the smallest fish inhabiting Lu-
zon.
The largest of the species measures
but half an inch in length, and the
smallest not more than One-fifth of an
inch. It would take about 5000 OF
them to weigh a pound. Fortunately
for the fishm0rger Of Luzon, the
sinarapan is not sold ty the dozen. or
even by the hundred. They are meas
ured by the quart.
Small as the fish is, it forms an i'm
portant food staple even in a country
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1904-04-23
Seemed Like a Sermon

The same colcred intruder, this time
with tao remark:
II know you now, and God knows
pity YOU"
Mr.. Sothcrn's guest was now too
surprised to talk. He sat in a col
lapsed condition until the same man
had entered three sepaI ate times. and
in an expressioniess voice had said:
IL am as changeless as the sun. |
will carry my soul pure to heaven.
You are the strange woman.
You shall be as beautiful as / am
and as happy"
This last remark YVES too much for
the mans nerves. Ha was barely
able to gasp
"Sothern, what the - does this
mean? Is this joke or az insane
asylum? Who is this fellow"
That" said the actor, that is sim
ply my dresser, Lewis. His duty is
to notify me of the progress of the
play by lines. In that manner |
know when my cue comes"
"Oh said Mr.. Sothern's gues., WHIP
ing great beads OF perspiration from
his face, 81 was beginning to believe |
had EN-"
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1904-04-23

Now and than y. III. Sothern admits
visitors to his dressing room. He did
so in Cincinnati where he entertained
u somewhat nervous and excitable
gentleman during his moments off
the stage"
In the midst of one of their argu-
ments during which the visitor expos.
tulated volubly. there entered the
room a dignitied and cecorous colored
man, who advanced to the center say
Ing in an earnest monotone:
Have you no fear of God" and
mysteriously departed as he came.
Mr.. SOthern's guest was greatly
dumfounded, but was too we'll bred to
ask questions. Resuming his ergu-
ment he again grew heated in his re-
marks, and again the coiored man
quietly and mysteriously entered, and,
clearing his voice, declared:
''If you were the devil himself, do
you think you could make me like
you?"
TO the guests surprise, the actor
took the interruption as q matter of
course, so Sotherns visitor in dazed
manner continued his argument, only
TO be interrupted again and again by
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1904-04-23

of the development of alphabets will!
show that mankind has all along had
a characteristic propensity TO copy
rather than to invent.
Regarding the parsian alphabet
maker, then, as a copyist rather than
true inventor, IL remains to turn at
tention TO the Phoenician source
whence, as is commonly believed, the
original alphabet which became the
mother Cf ali existing alphabets"
came into being. Ii must be admit.
ted at the outset that evidence for the
Phoenician origin of this alphabet is
traditional rather than demonstrative.
The Phoenicians were the great trad.
ers of antiquity; undoubtedly they
were largely responsible for the
transmission Of the alphabet from one
part of the world to another, once it
had been invented.-Henry Smith VIII
liams in Har1er's Magazine.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1904-04-23

bic facts, determined by analysis and
experience-first, that the preserva-
tives employed are used in far larger
quantities than the users admit, and,
secondly, that the continued consump-
ton of alimentary substances con-
tanning these antiseptic materials,
even in very small proportions, be-
comes gravely detrimental to the hui
man organism, amounting in the long
run to slow poisoning. Mans consti-
tuition has not been made for the daily
elimination of minute doses Of poison.
In this insidious form of mischief may
lie some of the blame for our phys
ical degeneracy. Apparently the evil
is of such sort than international
measures may be necessary to check
il. Treatment OF food in this manner
should not be called adultergtion, but
poisoning pure and simple.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1904-04-23

sary to resort to coercion for the pub
lie good. We have been led into this
aggression on property rights from
frequent observation on neglected
street trees where bugs end worms
hold high carnival without molesta-
ton.
We have good deal of admiration
for the American PlaneTree Syca-
more or Button-wood. Its strong
ascending trunk with variegated and
mottled bark, its incorporating
branches with pendant, tassel-like
buttons, make ii a picturesque tree
CT the street. II does not grow large
here rs further east, but it is worthy
Of more extended planting.
Tie Rock, or Cork Elm, is better
suited to dry locations with poor soil
than the White. or American Elm;
the latter needs no words OK COM
mendation, for it is a magnificent tree
of graceful pose when seen growing
on the rich bottom lands along our
streams, but it must have room for
perfect development and should have
rich, moist soil to grow in, end like
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1904-04-23
AR3oR DAY.

kr6or day was the outgrowth OF the
arid conditions Of the West; the rev.
erenGe for and the veneration OF the
trees Of boyhood days was the in
spiFation which gave 1t birth. Me-
brs.ska led the way and Iowa clasped
hands with her in 1873, and now more
than one-third of the states have en-
rolled themselves as devotees to the
ordinances which it observes In rec
ognition Of the beneficent Influences
associated with a custom so recently
established. 1t has taken root in a
dr., though not infertile soil, and has
made fairly vigorous growth in the
last thirty years.
do not care to write homily on
tree planting or their care afterward,
but 1t is not an uncommon occurrence
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1904-04-23
Brokers Of Wall Street

Wall street brokers hold themselves
million times higher in caste than
SoCkmskers. And they are right.
They are the creme de la creme of
finance. Bookies arc the scum. Yet
there are many bookmaEers in the
street. and not few of them are
b7cEers of brokers. Some are big
opoi atogs supporting brokers by their
comm. Ssiong. There are LOO mem
bars of the Stock Exchange, and these
represent brokerage and commission
firms whose partnerships aggregate
no less than l ASP ablcbodied men. IL
is safe to venture the assertion that
each member of tho exchange and his
partners would turn up the nose at
an income Of less than $4,000 year.
Hence:
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1904-04-23

for our schoolhouse and demand that
the surroundings be made more a.
tractive.
1t is likely that no one will Geny
the need OF identifying our school
grounds, but the question will arise,
How can it be done? There are no
funds available, and the school board
fears the children will destroy the
plants il they set them out.
The most feasible way of doing the
planting under such conditions is To
have the pupils do the planting them
selves. Arrange to spend the after
noon of Arbor DAY cleaning up the
school yard and planting. II the
pupils do the work they will not only
take an interest In it, but ther will
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1904-04-23

At $4,000 each year these brokers
clean zip net about $29 100000. There
are some 800 Stock Exchange firms
which pay $4,000 600 annually fer tho
rent of their Offices. These firms en-
ploy 1000 clerks and assistants, book
keepers. runners, etc, at al average
wage of 81 500, which makes SO 500,-
900. Thus we have in three items
alone $42,500000 that must come out
OF the pockets of customers to keep
the great machine well oiled. That is
to say. the public pays the sum OF
Sf2.500,0 coo annually for the privilege
of supporting in splendid style 1852
people in order that they may have
their hands at telling which way the
stock will gu.-New York Press.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1904-04-23
NATURES BOOK.

And Nature, the old nurse took
The child upon her knee,
Saying: Here Is a story book
'Thy Father has written for thee"
Come, wander with me" she said,
Into regions yet untrod
And read what Is still unread
II the manuscripts of Cod" y,
And he wandered away and away
With Nature. the dear old nurse,
Who sang to him night and day
The rhymes OF the universe.
And whenever the way seemed long
Or heart began to fail,
She would sing a more wonderful song,
Or tell moro marvellous tale.
-Longfelow, The Fift.eth Birthday o
Agassiz."
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1904-04-23

One of the college professors claims
that people who eat apples are virtu-
Gus. Has anybody ever noticed what
a debasing effect peanuts have upon
man?
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1904-04-23

In promulgating their theory that
apples are cure for bad habits and
bad morals the norticulturists wish it
understood that they do not vouch
for the apples efficacy after it has
been converted into hard cider or inn
ported champagne.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1904-04-23

Some day perhaps some scientific
sharp will walk up to the legislature
with proposition to cross the gypsy
moth and the silk worm and make the
moth pest useful.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1904-04-23

A recent set Of bankruptcies in Ken
lucky has been named for Grover
Cleveland, William J. Bryan, Mark
Hanna and TheodoreRoosevelt. There's
a combination for you.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1904-04-23

Let the Japs take warning. Old
Gen. Killemoff, the celebrated Col.
Dragemoff and the redoubtable Maj.
Blowemhighskysk are on their way
10 the front, with blood in their eyes.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1904-04-23

On account of the high prices OF
the ham in the sandwiches little
thinner than usual, impossible as that
may Washington Post.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1904-04-23

They can talk more fight and do
less fighting in the Balkans than in
any place on earth. not excepting the
headquarters Of pugilist.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1904-04-23

Captain Ivkov of the Manchurian
army has been shot for revealing
sian army organ announces simply
that he has been excluded from SER
vice." Exclusive Russian officers OBJ
ject TO sssociating with spies.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1904-04-23

The average small boy will sympa-
thize heartily with little Miss Adele
Quintera of New York, who ran away
from her kind foster mother because
she was compelled to wear good
clothes all the time.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1904-04-23

Having demonstrated to it's own
satisfaction that apples will cure the
liquor habit, science will now turn its
attention to finding cure for the
slave To apples.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1904-04-23

King Edward is spending more
money on household expenses than his
mother did; still, everybody knows
how the price OF beefsteak has gone
up.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1904-04-23

Perhaps the Texas couple that were
married on the roof of a skyscraper
merely wished to emphasize their be-
lief that their marriage was made in
heaven.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1904-04-23

The Red Cross society is probably
the only important organization in the
world that is sincerely anxious to lose
its job.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1904-04-23

These jiu-jitsu pictures are very
pleasant to look at, but isn't The other
fellow ever to do anything but let us
twist him out of shape?
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1904-04-23

Always lay your money on the girls
basketball team that has girl for
referee. In case of extremity, she can
resort TO weeping, and the mere man
officiating for the other side is help
less.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1904-04-23

Don't spend one moment hating an
enemy; takes just that much time
from the profitable occupation of low
ing friend.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1904-04-23

Jan Kubelik has been mobbed by
students. 1t is unfortunate for Jan
that he isn't over here now to get the
benfit OF the advertising.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1904-04-23

Degenerate old England! They are
issuing insurance policies against
twins over there. Here we give pre-
miums on 'em.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1904-04-23

Every dog has his day, but he ought
20 cut his nights out. People need
sleep.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1904-04-23

Shamrock l. is in process of demoli-
ton to be sold as old junk. For it is
jolly good junk, which nobody can
deny.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1904-04-23

many of our sylvan beauties it looks
rather disconsolate when confined
high walls of brick and stone. Speed
the day when rapid transit will make
il possible for men to live where
trees can grow.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1904-04-23

Man needs but little here below. A
half pound of radium, for instance
ought TO make almost any one happy.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1904-04-23

Bacteria cannot live very long on
gold coin. But this fact does not in
sure absolute immunity from disease
for most of us.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1904-04-23

Colombia has reduced it's army from
IL 900 to 5000. Probably the priyates
were all discharged.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1904-04-23

to send in their achievements-to
other papers than this.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1904-04-23

Admiral Togo's official report is
fully as emotional as the multiplica-
ton table.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1904-04-23

The president of Uruguay died a nat
ural death the other day, probably
much to his surprise.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1904-04-23

Radium is now quoted at $12 100000
per pound with few bidders. The
sales reported are all of small lots.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1904-04-23

Andrew Carnegie may also have had
grave doubts as to whether the Ameri-
can drama is worth endowing.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1904-04-23

IsJr Wragg invites contributions OF
any new ideas that readers of this de-
partment may wish 30 present. and
wOud be pleased TO answer correspond
entH desiring Information on subjects
discussed. Address NJ. Al. Wragg. Wau-
kso .owa.1
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1904-04-23

appearance of the building and not to
detract from it or hide it.
"Set out the trees upon the home ground.
ashes, linden, poplars, birch
Set them around the schoolhouse: plant
them thick around the church,
Have the children's playground shaded,
and the public walks as we'll
And the JOY that they occasion, future
ages glad will tell.
They will live and grow and gladden.
while we slumber meath their
leaves.
Then let us improve the present and
leave behind us priceless trees"
Crimson clover or horny vetch
should be grown in an orchard as Il
cover crop. If the climate is not
suitable, grow rye or something to
prevent soil washing and to keep tho
ground in good condition.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1904-04-23

q. 4. LIsK, Publisher
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-11-08
ELDoN MAN INJURED.
Martin jacques Had Leg Amputated At
Fairfield Sunday.

Fairfield. Nov Z. = Especially -
Martin Jaques young man of twenty
one years Of age of Eldon, met with a
very unfortunate accident about 2
o'clock Sunday morning at the Rock
Island depot. In attempting to board
a freight train on his way home, his
foot slipped and he was thrown under
the moving car. His ankle was badly
mashed, SO much that Drs. Hague and
Clarke of this city and Sawyers Of
Eldon. performed an operation here on
Sunday morning about 8 o'clock and
amputated the leg below the knee
The young man is the son of Thos. J..
Jaques of Eldon and a nephew Of An
thony w. Jaques of this city. After the
operation he was taken to the depot on
a stretcher and then taken home on
the Rock Island train No. 8 at 10:45
o'clock. Up to the latest reports he
was doing nicely and will soon re-
cover.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-11-08
sIeouRNEY.

Sigourney, Nov. 1.-THE body OF
Rev. E. j. Pike, Of williamsburg, was
brought to Sigourney Saturday and
his funeral services occurred at the NJ
e. church at 8 o'clock. Rev. Pike num-
bered his admirers and friends in this
place by his acquaintance. Everyone
loved and honored him, and his death
comes as hard blow. He died in the
hospital at Cedar Rapids last Thurs
day. His health has been quite poorly
at times for the last few years and
since the district conference he has
been in very poor h ealth
The County Grocers association met
in Sigourney Friday. A fair attendance
was present.
In court several cases Of minor i'm
portance are on the grind. In the
Burns divorce case was concluded and
the case submitted yesterday at
o'clock. In the Bircher estate the ap-
plication to reduce the widows allow
ance was refused, and the widows re-
quest for more real estate than re-
fierce set off to her was denied, and
the report of the referee sustained 4
Alice Williams held school fair in
her teaching district and program at
night recently. Some Of the. towns
people were in attendance
The speech by Hon. Nate Kendall
at the opera house Thursday evening
was very well liked by his hearers.
Mrs. D. d. Moore is visiting in Har-
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-11-08
MUNTERvILLE.

Munterville, Nov. 7.--Alof Peterson
and Ed Carbon, of Ottumwa, attended
church services at this place last
Sunday.
Miss Alice and Esther Nelson de-
parted for Omaha last Tuesday to visit
relatives.
Misses Ada and Clara Linquist, of
Ottumwa, spent Sunday at the Sven
Nelson home.
There was no school Friday on ac-
count of the teacher. Ella Hall, being
sick
Miss Gertrude Johnson of Ottumwa,
is visiting her parents this week.
The Ladies' Sewing society met with
Mrs. John Kimblade last Wednesday
afternoon.
Mrs. ]. M. Nelson is visiting in OF
tumwa for few days.
The Young Peoples society will have
their monthly meeting next Friday
evening. The program will be carried
out in the Swedish language.
Misses Emma and Vera Pierson WIS.,
tied relatives in Hazel Dell last week
Mr. and Mrs. Otto Carlson and
daughter Mabel were Ottumwa shop
pers Thursday
Miss Bertha Violin, of Des Moines
and Miss Eta Gustavson, of Ottumwa
were attendants at church here Sum
day.
Miss Minnie Nelson was an Abba
caller last Tuesday.
Mrs. John Hanson visited with Mrs
| John Pierson Friday.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-11-08
LOCAL NEWS ITEMS.
Window glass at Elliott's.

window glass at Elliott's.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. J. H. Philpott,
on Wednesday afternoon, a~seyen and
one-half pound son.
Miss Della Newbury of ITarrow's
Branch, West End, went to SUBMITS
Vile this morning on the Burlington
to spend the winter.
Mrs. Anna Jordan of Coalfeld, who
has been visiting relatives in Ottum-
wa returned home this morning on the
Burlington.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. H. Jones, of Stock
port, returned to their home this morn
ing on the Ft. Madisn, after visiting
with friends and relatives in this city.
Save money buying glass of Elliott
Roy Mackatee and Marie l.. Roberts
were married last evening at 5 o'clock
by Justice E. M. Campbell.
Homer A.. Caughlan of Charlton was
in the city Saturday for visit with
his relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs Charles D. Farming
ton, Of Humeston, after an extended
visit in this city with friends, re-
turned to their home this morning on
Burlington No. 3.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-11-08
INFERRED AT sTAcEYvlLLE.

T. 4
This morning on Burlington No. 81
the remains of the late William Camp
bell were taken to Tyrone. Accompa.I
nying the body were the Immediate
relatives and the following pallbear-
ers: Michael Brennan, William Gree,
ley, Michael Cunningham. John Dugan,
Patrick Dugan and Martin Munley =
The funeral services will be held
in Tyrone and the interment will be
made in the cemetery at Staceyville. /,
Death Mourned Here.
The death of Mrs. Rose M. Hinton
of Melrose, which occurred yesterday
morning, is keenly felt by her many.
friends In this city. The deceased
was a sister of Mrs. James Campbell, i
720 East Main street. Death came
yesterday morning at o'clock after
lingering illness. The funeral took
place this afternoon. Interment was
made in the Staceyville cemetery.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-11-08
WOODLAND VALE.

Woodland Vale. Nov. Z. - Sydney
ulery and family of California are
visiting at this place at the present
time.
Mrs. Wright is very i'll at the home
of her daughter, Mrs. S. Hawthorne.
Mr.. and Mrs. John sward Of Hag-
ersville. visited here on Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Basic Davis, Mr.. and
Mrs. S. Ulery. Mrs. William Davis and
J.. Davis, are spending week at the
Worlds fair at ST. Louis, Mo.
Eliza Sylvester, who has been quite
i'll is improving.
F. NJ. Henry is building a new
house on his farm, near the Chicago
Milwaukee & st. Paul railway.
Mr.. Hankens and family moved tc
Competine last week.
G. A, Hughey and family were il
Ottumwa last week.
Il. F. Doris. was in ottumwa OF
| Saturday.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-11-08

Cd add ottumwa, $1,000 and exchange
OF property.
j. G. Farmer to James Farmer, part
lot 6. Hinsey's sub division out lot or
tumwa, $5,2OO
W. III. Carl ct al to F. NJ Tinsley,
Louisa II. Thompson and husband
Geo. c.. lot 6, block 2, Blakesburg.
5000.
Zelda q. Shelton and husband G. M
to Nettie G.. Grammer, part lot 1856,
block Is. Ottumwa, $1,000.
Pickler, T. H, mayor, ct al to Hard
sock Wonder Drill Co., GO. G. ID part
70, IA, 81 and other consideration.
Howard, II. A. and wife to Lee IT,
Gobble and Chas. H. Ieer, part lot q,
Richard add; also part lot /. block 81
Smith I'd add; also lots ! and Is and
Is, block 8, Riverview add ottumwal
$1,000. 4
l.. Cooper. lot g.. Ferree q Muir ADJ
Ottumwa, $1,400.
Ryan. Maria ct al to n. c. HumberA
north ", outlot 8. Agency. $500.
Leeling, Agedius L. to Christian
Schmitz. part east VI. southeast ",
section 10; also government lot 1, and
part northeast ", northeast " section
20. 70, 15, $4,000. :.
Shields, c. A. and wife to d. B. Lane,
east ". southwest "; east ", west II
southwest "; northwest V, northwest
", southwest ", section II, 15, $740.
Springer, Henry and wife to G. M. &
st. p. Ry Co., part northeast ", SOUTH
west Y. section %, "a, IA, 800.
Snow, s. c. and wife to Eliz Doty.i
lots and 10 block 7. first add Blakes-l
burg; also part northeast ". south
west u, section 7, II, Is, 1870.
Wilson, Della and s. w. to John Las
Toilette, part lots II and "a. block 4,
Blakesburg, $1,700.
Loeb. J. Q. and wife to ]. e. Butler.
lot L. block /, and lot 4, block 2, High!
land Center, $50.
Jones, Mrs. Il. r. to ]. =. Butler, lot
1, block 2, Highland Center, $25.
DUNCAN, Nellie and Frank to VIM.
Hamn, lot sc, Hinsey & Hedrick I'd
add Ottumwa, $500.
Cremer. J. II. ct al to T.. r. Cremer.i
"a. G. d. part southeast ", northeast
N, section 8, II, IL, SITS.