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Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1905-04-29

When the medicinal properties Of Saw
Palmetto Berries were discovered the
question Of the permanent cure Of Stomach
Liver, Kidneys and Bladder troubles was
settled. VernaL PaimettonG palmetto
Berry Wine) is recommended by thousands
of former sufferers. 1t relieves the infiam-
nation and cures the disease. Don't suffer
from Dyspepsia, constipation, backache
headache, Vernal Palmettona will cure you.
Write for free trial bottle to Vernal
Remedy Co., LIE Roy, N. Y. Sold by
druggists.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1905-04-29
NO TONGUE CAN TELL
How Suffered with Itching and
Bleeding Eczema Until Cured
by Cuticura.

mo tongue can tell how | suffered
for five years with a terribly painful,
itching, and bleeding eczema, my
body and face being covered with
sores. Never in my life did l expert
ence such awful suffering, and l
longed for death, which | felt was
near. / had tried doctors and medi'
cines without success, but my mother
insisted that l try Cuticura. | felt
better after the first bath with Cuti-
cura Soap and one application of Cuti.
cu~a Ointment, and was soon entirely
we'll. (Signed) Mrs. A. Etson, Belle
vue. Mich"
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1905-04-29
White Jet Jewelry.

White jet is the jewelry novelty Of
1905 in Europe. 1t is like ivory, but
sparkles, and when it has been care
fully cut the effect is said to be daz.
cling. Old jet, both black and white,
is being unearthed and reset. Queen
Victoria had magnificent collection,
which Princess Victoria of Schles.
wig.Holstein inherited.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1905-04-29
Great Activity

Is shown without any disagreeable
after-effects, by Dr. Caldwell's Qaxa-
tive) Syrup Pepsin, in going to the
seat of your trouble. when you are a
victim of Constipation, Biliousness,
Headache, Indigestion, Dizziness, etc.
IL gently but firmly drives out the
poisons that are causing your illness,
and braces up all your internal organs
to do their proper work. Try IL. Sold
by all druggists at soc and s100.
Money back IL II fails.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1905-04-29
Wonderful Varieties of Fruits.

Occasionally a man comes along
with variety of fruit to sell the farm
er which he claims to be new and won
derful and that the like of which has
never before been seen on the Ameri-
can farm. Let it alone. When such
unusual things are claimed for 1t, one
may be sure that the variety will
come far short % fulfilling expecta.
tons
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1905-04-29
Bee Farming in Australia.

Bee farming has become a popular
and profitable occupation in many
rarts of the Australian continent. The
first hive" bees were brought to Aus
tralia in 1922. At the present time
there are over 100000 hives in Aus
tralia, and the production Of honey
varies from 100000 to $4,000
pounds annually.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1905-04-29
HOw'S ThisP

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for any
case OF Catarrh that cannot be cured by Halls
Catarrt. Cure.
]. CHENEY & CO, Toledo, O.
We the undersigned, have known +. j. Cheney
for the last 10 years and believe him perfectly hon
orable in all business transactions and financially
able TO carry out any obligations made by his firm.
WALDING, KINNAN a. MARVIN,
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, O..
Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken internally, acting
directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the
system Testimonials sent free. Price IS cents per
bottle. Sold by all Druggists.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1905-04-29

Piso's Cure cannot be too highly spoken OF as
q cough cure.-J. w. o BRIEN, 81 Third Ave.
n. Minneapolis, Mimi. Jan. 9. 1900. -
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1905-04-29

Starve the soul and the conscience IS
sure to Stutter.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1905-04-29

EIYc permanently cured. No MT, nervousness arrer
TIL y first days Kne's Great Nerve Restor
or Send FREE Sc. 90 trial bottle and treatise
DE- X. KLINE Ltd 93 Arch Street. Philadelphia, Pa
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1905-04-29
THOUGHT SHE WOULD DIE.

Mrs. S. w. Marine of Colorado Springs
Began to Fear the Worst-Doan's
Kidney Pills Saved Her.
Mrs. Sarah Marine, Of 428 st. Urain
street, Colorado Springs, Colo, Presi-
dent of the Glen Eyrie Club, writes:
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1905-04-29

] SUFFERED lot
three years with
S e ere back.
ache. The doc
tors told me my
kidneys were af-
fected and pre-
Ascribed m e d l.
gcines for me, but
III found that 1t
Twas only a waste
of tim e and
money to take
them, and began
TO fear that |
would never get
well. A friend
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1905-04-29

We would never fully realize how
great some people are if they didn't
tell us.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1905-04-29

Saints are more than picked ser
mons.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1905-04-29

The opinion a man has of himself
isn't always of value to the rest of
the world
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1905-04-29

The pure in heart never stop to think
about it,
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1905-04-29
IL You Are Sick. Doctor!

Tn all things it is better to hope than
to despair.-Goethe.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1905-04-29

Dwarflike sins often have gigantic
children.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1905-04-29

Mrs. wins1ow's Soothing Syrup.
For children teething, softer the gums, reduces IN
Illumination, alays pain, cures wind collie. CSC bottle
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1905-04-29

CDR. David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy,
Rondout Y cured my serious kidney trouble gained
% pounds s. Wardel, huntsville, N. J. Bottles 0o
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1905-04-29
AlabaStine...-,
Your
Walls

Just ask the doctor if there isn't
danger of disease in your walls.
. Don't take our word for task him.
: Make him tell you.
J There is only one perfectly SAM
tary and hygienic wall covering.
That is Alabastine-made from
Alabaster rock-then colored with
mineral colorings.
ALABAsTINE is clearly, because it
is made from pure rock-AlabasteT
} rock and pure water. 1t is not stuck
on with sour paste nor smelly glue.
. When your walls need covering,
] you don't need to wash ALABAsTINE
off. Just add another coat, for ALA
BAsTINE is antiseptic as we'll as
beautiful. The most beautiful decor
J atoms are possible with Alabastine.
Any decorator or painter can put It on.
You could do II yourself. Insist on Ala
bastine being delivered in the original
package, IL is your only safeguard
against substitution of worthless kalso-
: mines. Write for beautiful tint card
. and free suggestions.
! II yoxv dSaiSr can't snftly yoE send ns his
NAME ard zos mil see that yon hare ALa6asfinS
ALABASTINE COMPANY.
.. Grant Ave-, Grand Rapids, Mich.
Tssss, New York ONCE los Water st. ,.s..
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1905-04-29

advised me TO try Doan's Kidney Pills.
Within a week after l began using
them l was so much better that de-
cided to keep up the treatment, and
when l had used a little over two
boxes was entirely well. l have now
enjoyed the best of health for more
than four months, and words can but
poorly express my gratitude"
For sale by all dealers. Price so
cents. Foster Milburn Co.. Buffalo, NY.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1905-04-29

People who eat onions are not to be
mentioned in the same breath with
those who don't.
A mans greatest inspiration is the
knowledge that he needs money
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1905-04-14
IMPROVED FARnS.

Improved farm homes at prices and terms lin
tract of 10000 acres of hardwood timber land,
timber consists of maple. Eastwood, birch and
hemlock. no pine slashings or sand. Lands arc
market town, schools. churches and creameries.
good wagon roads to all OF our lands. With
every purchase of land we build a good log house
Is feet wide, 26 feet long. IL feet high, with good
roof. floor, windows and doors all complete,
readyto move into at prices with hous' complete,
SIS to Sis Per Acre.
Terms 4 cash. balance in S equal annual rag
macts ar q mar cent jIttaraSf
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1905-04-14
SAW MILLS N

to cut one hundred million
Here Is a chance for d man
mill to buy a small tract OF
saving for his neighbours
sand acres of timber that
ten thousand feet per acre
Buy your tickets to Ca
Low rates to landSeekers,
every purchaser of land.
particulars IIEGKE'S |,
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1905-04-14

/ feet hardwood timber
with "A small portable
timber and do custom
We own several thou
will cut from seven to
BILE on c. 81 N. w. Ry.
X. r. fare refunded to
For maps and further
AMI ACENrV
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1905-04-14
md AGENCY

CUMBERLAND, WIS
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1905-11-26
5 BIZ 4. Conan Doyle

Pickwick's benevolence In lis appear
ance, married only by the inslncerity
of the fixed smile and by the hard gilt
ter Of those restless and penetrating
eyes. His voice was as smooth and
suave as his countenance as he adj
vanced with a plump little hand ex-
tended, murmuring his regret for hay
ing missed us at his first visit. Holmes
disregarded the outsretched hand and
looked at him with q face Of granite.
AIilverton's smile broadened; he shrug-
ged his shoulders, removed his over
coat. folded it with great dehberation
over the back Of a chair and then took
a seat.
''This gentleman said he, with a
wave in my direction. 'Is it discreet?
Is 1t rlghtg"
'Dr Watson is my friend and part
ner."
Every good, Mr.. Holmes. It is only
In your clients interests that I protest
ed. The matter is so. very dellcate7-
"Dr Watson has already heard Of It,"
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1905-11-26

has several imprudent letters-impru-
dent Watson; nothing worse-which
were written to an impecunious young
squire in the country. They would suf-
fee to break of the match. NIilverton
win send the letters TO the earl unless
a large sum Of money is paid him. I
have been commissioned to meet him
and to make the best terms I can"
AT that instant there was a clatter
and a rattle in the street below. Look
ing down, saw q stately carriage and
pair, the brilliant lamps cleaning on
the glossy launches Of the noble chest
nuts. A f0oman- opened the-u00r, and
a small, stout man I'm a shaggy as
rakhan overcoat descended. A min
ute later he was I'm the room.
Charles Augustus AIilverton was
man Of fifty, with a large, intellectual
head. a round, plump. hairless face, a
perpetual frozen smile and two keen
gray eyes which cleaned brightly
from behind broad gold trimmed
glasses. There was something Of Mr.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1905-11-26

"Ihen we can proceed to business.
You say that you are acting for Lady
Eva Has she empowered you to ac-
cept my terms?"
what are your termsT"
"Seven thousand pounds"
"And the alternative?7
my dear sir, it is painful for me to
discuss it, but If the money is not paid
on the 14th there certainly win be no
marriage on the 18th" His insunera-
bic smile was more complacent than
ever.
Holmes thought for a little.
you appear to me-" he said at last,
'to be taking matters too much for
granted. I am. Of course, familiar with
the contents Of these letters. My client
viii certainly do what I may advise.
I shall counsel her to tell her future
husband the whole story and to trust to
his generosity"
NIilverton chuckled.
you evidently do not know the
earl" said he.
From the bafied look upon Holmes
face I could see clearly that be did
what harm is there in the lettersP'
he asked
tIhey are sprightly- very sprightly,"
,Blilverton answered. 'eThe lady was a
charming correspondent But / can as
sure you that the Earl Of Dovercourt
would fail to appreciate them. How
ever, since you think otherwise, we viii
let it rest at that. 1t is purely matter
of business. If you think that it is in
the best interests Of your client that
these letters should be placed In the
hands Of the earl, then you would in
deed be foolish to pay so large a sum
of money TO regain them" He rose and
seized his asrakhan coat
Holmes was gray with anger and
modification.
''Wait a little" be said. "You go too
fast We should certainly make every
effort to avoid scandal in so delicate
a matter"
Mtlverton relapsed into his chair.
II was sure that you would see it IN
that light" DE purred.
"At the same time" Holmes con
tinued, Lady Eva is not a wealthy
woman. assure you that $1,000
would be a drain upon her resources
and that the sum you name is utterly
beyond her power. beg, therefore,
that you viii moderate your demands
and that you wiz return the letters at
the price I indicate, which is, L assure
you, the highest that you can get"
AfilvertOns smile brOadened and his
eyes tWinkled humorOusly.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1905-11-26

arms upon the envelope. THAT be-
longs towel. perhaps it is hardly fair
to tell the name until tomorrow morn
ing But at that time &c win be in the
hands Of the lady's husband. And an
because she VIII not find a beggarIy
sum which she could get by turning
her diamonds into paste. It is such a
PITY Now, you remember the sudden
end OF the engagement between the
Honorable Miss Miles and Colonel
DOrking7 Only two days before the
wedding there was a paragraph in the
Morning Post to say that &c was an
OF. and why? il is almost incredible.
but the absurd sum Of $500 would
have settled the whole question. Us &c
not pitfful? And here I find you. a
man Of sense. boggling about terms
when your clients future and honor
are at stake. You surprise me. Mr,
Holmes"
What 7 say IS true" Holmes an
swered. ''The money cannot be found.
Surely # Is better for you to tnke the
substantial sum which I offer than to
ruin this woman's career, which can
profit you I'm no way"
There you make a mistake. 1Ir.
Holmes. An exposure would profit me
indirectly to a considerable extent Z
have eight or ten similar cases matur-
ing. If it was circulated among them
that I had made a severe example OF
the Lady Eva. I should find an Oc
them much more open to reason. You
see my point?"
Holmes sprang from his chair.
Get behind him. Wats0ni Don't let
him out! Now, sir. let uE see the con
tents OF that notebook"
8Iilverton had glded as quick as a
rat to the side Of the room and stood
with bis back against the wall.
''1Ir. Holmes. Nr. Holmes" ne said.
turning the front Of his coat and eU-
hi0iting the butt Of a large revolver.
which projected from the inside pocket.
II have been expecting you TO do sou-e-
thing original. This has been done so
often. and what good has ever come
from it, Iassure you that Il am arm
ed to the teeth. and ann perfectly
prepared to use my weapons, knowing
that the law wiz support me- Zee
sides, your supposition that would
bring the letters here fin a notebook i8
entirely mistaken. would do nothing
so foolish. And now, gentlemen. /
have one OF two little interviews this
evening, and it is a long drive TO
Hampstead" He stepped forward.
CONTINUED on Thirteenth Page.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1905-11-26

him-indeed. be Is mere at my Invita-
ton"
"But who is hep
'I'n tell you. Watson. He Is the king
Of al the blackmaiiers. Heaven help
the man. and stil more the woman.
whose secret and reputation come into
the power OF bflvertonl With a smil-
ing face and heart of marble, he viii
squeeze and squeeze until he has drain
Ell them dry The fellow IS a genius
in bis way and would have made his
mark in some more savory trade. His
method IS as follows: he allows Il to
be known that be IS prepared to pay
very high sums for letters which COM
promise people Of wealth and position
He receives these wares not only from
ueacher0us Wallets or maids, but fire.
Quently from eenteel rumans who have
gained the confidence and affection Of
trusting women. he deals with no Mig
gard hand happen TO know that he
paid fT00 10 a footman for a note two
lines I'm length and that the ruin of a
noble family was the result Every
thing which is in the market goes to
hllverton. and there are hundreds IN
this great ViU who turn white at his
name. No one knows where his grip
may fan. for De Is far too rich and far
too cunning 10 work from hand to
mouth he win hold q card back for
years In order to play ct at the moment
when the stake is best worth winning.
/ have said that he Is the worst man in
London. and would ask you how
coEld one compare the ruf1an who in
hot blood bludgeons his mate with this
man who meth0dically and at bis lei
sure fortunes the soul and wrings the
nerves in order 10 add to bis already
swollen money bagsF
had seldom heard my friend speak
with such intensity Of feeling.
SHUT surely" said / "the fellow
must be within the grasp Of the law"
Technically. 10 doubt but practical
~ not. What would it profit q woman,
for example. TO get him q few months
Imprisonment If her own ruin must
Immediately foiiow7 his victims dare
not bit back If ever he biackmailed
an innocent person, then indeed we
should have him, but be IS as canning
as the evil one no. no. we must find
other ways TO eight him."
"And why is he hcref"
Because an iliusuious client has
placed her piteous case in my hands
1T is the Lady Eva Blackwell, the most
beautiful debutante Of last season.
She IS to be married in a fortnight to
the Earl OF D0vercourt This fend
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1905-11-26

"Tho ls heTi 4 asked
sThe worst man in L0ndon." Holmes
answered as be sat down and stretched
bis legs before the IRE. rs anything on
de back of the cardT'
Y TUNED Go over.
eVIu cali &c CSC. A. r." ] read.
eHumi Hes about due. DO you feel
q creepine. shrinking sensation, Wat
son. when you stand before the ser
penx ia the zoo and see the sllthery,
gliding. vonomous creatures. with their
deadly eyes and wicked. fattened
faces7 Wen. that's how AilVert0n i'm
presses me. I've had 10 DO with City
murderers in my career. but the worst
or them never gave me the repulsion
watch j have Tor this fellow. And yet
] can't get ont OF doing business with
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1905-11-26

rr~-t, r,-r. D. tlsciu-s. FbiIifl e ca
eli =: 8: !. :: =: 5: !: +: :.
I<~[l-S. lude 20 them. For a long
time. even with the ut
. most discretion and reh-
urnce. N would have been impossible 10
make tle facts public. but now the
Principal person concerned is beyond
ne reach Of human law. and with due
eunprersi0n the story may be told IN
ruch fashion as 10 injure no one. IT
racords an absolutely unique expert
erce ID. the career both Of 1Ir. sherlock
HOLMES and OF myself. The reader VIII
excuse me IL I conceal the date or any
other fact BIZ which be might trace the
actual occurrence.
We had been out for one Of our even
fnr zmhes. Holmes and /. and had re-
Turned about 6 O'Clock on a cold. frosty
winters evening As Holmes turned
up the lamp THE light fen upon a card
a. the table. BE glanced at Il and then.
with en- ejaculation Of disgust threw
a On the floor. ] picked & up and read.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1905-11-26

beHeUOLeHCe IN his appearances.
II am aware That what you say is
true about the lady's resources" said
he AT the same time you must adj
NIT that the occasion Of a Iady's mar
rlage is a very suitable time for her
friends and relatives to make some lit
tie effort upon her behalf They may
hesitate as to an acceptable wedding
present let me assure them that this
little bundle Of letters would give more
joy than all the candelabra and butter
dishes in London
ct is impossible" said Holmes.
Dear me, dear me, how unfortd-
natter cried AlilvertOn, taking out a
bulky pocketbook. Il cannot help
thinking that ladies are ill advised in
not making an effort Look at this"
He held no a little note with a coat Of
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1905-11-26

CONTINUED on Thirteenth Page.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1905-11-26

100 dozen ChiIdrens Heavy School Hose, regular Csc
quality We secured them from the factory at great sac
nCe and will close out the entire lot as many pairs you
want your money back if YOU can match them in the CitD
per pair, only 15c-
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1905-11-26

$50 pairs Cotton Blankets, all 10, II and II quo
worth from 75C to $3.50 per pair, will close out the
S.59 the pair,
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1905-11-26

Ladies' and Misses Jackets We are showing one of
the handSOmeSt lines to be in the city Prices from
up to SIS. See our $3.50 threeQuarter length COakS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-02-14
shooting in a Court Room.

Mrs. Joseph II. Freeman lies mortalIy
wounded; her daughter, Miss May Brown,
is dead, and City Detective W. B. CahOon
i. seriously wounded as a result Of q
shooting ARRAY in the courtroom OF /: l..
Fsrris. Justice Of peace, in Jacksonville,
Fla, Yesterday. Mrs. Freeman had
brought action against Owen E. Laoc-
holdia, charging him with running her
daughter. The parties to the case had
gone to the courtroom prepared for
trouble. According to witnesses OF the
tragedy, Mrs. Freeman attracted Laod-
hoidtz's attention by calling his name,
and Cred at him. His reply was prompt
and deadly. He fred FIVE times, and
eyerv shot took effect. Mrs. Freeman
was shot four times in the breast, and
her daughter, who had fred once, was
.bot in the mouth and instantly killed.
Detective Caboon, who was attempting
to disarm Laodholdtz, vas shot in the
back, evidently by one of tho women.
L,odholdtz was arrested and is in Jail.
Joseph Brown, brother Of the girl who
wa, killed, arrived on the scene imme'
diately after the shooting, and wal
locked up for time be order OF justice
Fsrris to prevent further tro uble, bu
was soon after released.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-02-14
PLEASANT EntertaInment.

The entertainment given by the ALT
son w. G. I. U. last night at Odd Eel
lows Hall was quite success. The at
tendance, considering the inclement
weather, was very gratifying indeed and
goes to show that the progress OF the w.
c. T. U. in this city is onward and up
ward. The welcome address OF Mrs.
Leila NJ. Tinsley was very beautifully
conceived and appropriate. The singing
of Messrs. Field, Outcalt, Netherland
and Dinwiddie was much enjoyed by all
and the music on the fine piano, kindly
loaned the union for the occasion, was
beautifully rendered. The surprise oil
the evening was an exquisite banner
worked by her hands, presented to the
union in her happy manner by Mrs.
Hoffman. The impromPtu speech oil
the president in accepting the banner
was very felicitous indeed. Ice cream
and cake were served in abundance and
quite little sum was realized tor The
many good works the unionis so earnest
" laboring for, and they feel very Crate
| full to their friends.