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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-02-25
ELHEh-YEAR-OLD
GIRL is DIVORCED
IOWA CHILD WEE RECEIVES
DECREE OF SEPARATION.
MARRIED TWO YEARS AGO.
Husband Over Seven Times Her own
Ago Is Once More Enjoying
Life with Dolls and Young
Playmates.

Brighton, Ia.-Gertrude Trusty Leep-
er, an 11-year-old girl, of this village,
has just been granted a decree of di-
vorce from John Leeper, % years of
a6e, to whom sne was married two
years ago.
The child, who became a wife when
she was only nine years ola ard has be-
come a divorce a, Ii, sill is in skirts
that fall scarce to ner hnees. and wears
her luXuriant brown mar IN "pig-tailS"
down her back, and she is as fond of
dolls and takes as keen delight in play
ing with them as any other child Of her
tender years, despite the fact chat she
stood up at the altar ard solemnly took
the VOWS which made her the lawful
welded wife of a man seven times
her own age
When two years ago "Certie" Trusty
promised to love, honor, cherish and
obey" the man who was old enough to
be her grandfather, man gray-beard-
ed, gray-haired and bent with the
storms of well-nigh three-score years
and ten, she presented an odd sight to
those who witnessed the ceremony.
The bridegroom looked his age. and
the bride looked hers as she stood by
him with her head scarcely coming up
to his elbow.
Gertrude is an orphan, and had no
brothers or sisters to look after her
She had friends, for everybody in
Brighton loved the sweet, sunny-tem-
pered, winsome child, but those friends
were passive rather than active. and
when Leeper made the shocking pro-
posal that she marry him, none of them
did aught to save her from so unnatu-
raj fate.
Meyer had a man a more trustful.
oDedienI, diiigent wife than mao John
Leeper. She accompanied him from
Brighton to Arkansas soon after the
marriage. and there. in a little village.
she assisted him TO establish and main
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-02-25

tain home. II must have been a dull.
Lonesome life Tor the child-wife, but
never did she complain of her lot,
never did she meet her husband when
he came home at night with other than
a bright, smiling face; never did she
fail to have his meals cooked, and on
the table promptly at the appointed
hour; never did she fail to keep her
house clean ana tidy; never did she
fail to darn the holes in his socks. sew
buttons on his clothing when that was
necessary, or to discharge any of the
other wifely duties it fell to her lot to
do
Other children passed by her door
on their way to school or on childish
pleasure bent, but Gertrude never
thought of going with them or having
aught to do with them or their sports,
for she VS. a wife.
Leeper remain ed in the southwest for
something more than a year. when. in
company with his wife. he returned to
town. He went to Washington, in this
state, and there Gertrude made friends
who persuaded her to file petition for
divorce.
ilC Chllu Oll iltS L3Il IN rG4QllY with
the proposal. 1t is true that she bore
him none of that love which wives
commonly bear their husbands. She had
not loved him when she became his
wife, and he had not inspired her with
love, but he had not been cruel to her:
he had given her a home and she felt
in duty bound to stand by him. Her
friends insisted. however, and finally
she yielded to their opportunities and
did so.
1t did not take the judge long to de-
eide what he should do When he
learned from the evidence offered by
the plaintiff the circumstances under
which the marriage he'd been sol
emnized, he quickly signed a decree of
divorce. Leeper offered no defense.
Thus. Gertrude Trus'y. after being
two years wife. has become a child
again.
What was to become of her when she
had been granted the decree of di-
oorce was a serious question But it
was soon settled by a kird family in
Rri0hton. TIE DIVORCE is row in the
EcDe CT r / Davis, CT t,'s village,
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-02-25
GIRL Is SEEKING HER
FATHERS MURDERER
Pretty California Maid Follows Trail
in Nevada Wilds Looking for
Clews to Slayer.

Oakland, Cal.-For more than three
months pretty Annie Ahern, of this city
has been in the mountainous wilds oil
Nevada, near Derby. attempting tc
gather evidence which will lead to the
detection and conviction of the murder
ers of her father, Michael Ahern. whose
body, bearing unmistakable evidence OF
foul play, was found in the Truckee riv-
er, near Derby, last July. The plucky
girl returned with the remains of her
murdered parent, and after seeing them
decently buried returned to take up the
trail which she hopes will lead to the
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-02-25
Rakes Child from Death in cistern.

Rakes Child from Death in Cistern.
Chicago.-While crossing the wooden
cover of a cistern in pursuit of her pet
dog. Mildred, seven years old, daughter
of Jacob Greenhaur, Greenwood street
and Mcdaniel avenue, Evanston, fell into
the cistern and y~as with difficulty res
suedby her fa.her, who drew her out with
a rake. The cistern contained about
three feet of water and a temporary COW
er had been placed over the mouth until
a pump could be put in.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-02-25
Left Death Note to Scare Girl

Maynard, Mass.-Ernest Nerto. who
disappeared from Maryland about two
years ago leaving a note to the effect
that he was tired of living, has returned.
Nerto worked in Michigan on farm and
as a brakeman on railroad IL Minneso-
ia He says that his strange exit from
Maynard was meant to brighten young
woman.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-02-25

He-I thinn We AaG better be married
In the day time.
She-Why?
Its more economical. We can save
on the gas"
We'll, look here! We've been econ
omizing on The Gas all during our court
ing days; it's pity ii We can't blow a
little in On gas on our wedding day!"-
Yonkers Statesman.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-02-25
Advantageous Obesity

The Bantam-how in the world did
you, the latest turkey in the yard,
escape being killed for market?
The Turhey-Why, you poor little
simpleton! evidently you have been
reading the comic papers. Who ever
heard of a genuinely fat turkey found
on sale at a marEet?-Judge.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-02-25
Wise Robinson

Robinson Crusoe had just named his
man Friday.
II it had been Wednesday or Satur-
day, he explained. he might have be-
come a matinee idol"
Thus, with keen foresight, did he try
to save him from the perils of civiliza-
tion.-N. Y. Sun.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-02-25
1t Was Stationary.

Youth-l've brought back the alarm
clock you sold me yesterday.
What's the matter
didn't it so off at the proper time?
Youth-Naw-should say it didn't go
off. Jest stccd right still and raised
thunder when | wanted to sleep some
more!-Cleveland Leader.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-02-25

"Hey, mister" yelled the urchin, as
Subbubs rushed by with his arms full of
bundles.
What is it?" asked the nervous com
muter, stopping TO examine his bundles.
What have lost?"
About two minutes" replied the boy,
lodging out OF the way.-Philadelphia
Press.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-02-25
His Friendly Scheme.

Little Brown Belligerent-I thought
you were my trisnd. Yet you are fur
nishing arms and ammunition to the
honorable enemy!
His Robust Ally-Hist! Not a word!
l am selling them to him so that you can
capture them and get the stuff for moth
ing, don't you know!-Chicago Tribune.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-02-25
Conflicting Emotions

What are you crying about, my
dear?"
Il have just been reading the old love
letters you sent me before we were mar
ried"
That's funny. | was reading them
the other day and they made me laugh"
kansas City Star.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-02-25

here she will be cared for till she
ptteirs her womanhoOd. Mr. and Mrs.
Davis have not legally adopted her,
but they have practically done so, and
she will be treated by them as their
own child
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-02-25
Futile

Wasn't it scandalous, the way old
Billions relatives wrangled over their
claims 10 his property, even before the
doctors had given him up?"
/ hadn't heard a word about it,
What was the result?"
Nothing. He got well ."-Chicago
Tribune
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-02-25
LONG DISTANCE TELEPHONE, 2213.

dren loon at my plctUre. cont SUP pose
thsy will ever tLrs4ye ne iCr act wear
Ing a big feather Tn my hat or a TN
waist coat, SO as to Icon Ii. Il regular
ancestor. "-Nashilit0n Star.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-02-25
An APPREHENSION.

Il suppose you are pleased that you
daughter is to marry so distinguished
European nobiemau."
Well" answered MIR Cumrox. "
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-02-25

it is thoroughly equipped
to do all kinds of printing ON
short notice. We make a
specially of Society printing
and work for Insurance Com
panies, such as Financial
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opes, Note and Letter Paper.
Bill-heads, Monthly State.
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nancial and Order Books.
Circulars, Check-books, PAM
phlets.
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Cards, Policies, both straight
life and benevolent, Physi-
clans Certificates, Sick Cards,
Application blanks, Agents
Report Sheets, Rate Cards,
etc.
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EXCURSION WOR

We print Handbills, Quarter-Sheets Half and Whole
Sheet posters Tags, Tickets Pacards Society Cards. Min
utes, Visiting Cards, Mourning Stationery
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OUR AIM

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We print Wedding Invita-
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MICS and all entertainments of
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Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1905-12-01
Grip Quickly Knocked Out.

"Some weeks ago during the severe
winter weather both my wife and myself
contracted severe colds which speedily
developed into the worst kind of lagrippe
with all it's miserable symptoms says
Mr.. j. s. Egleston OF Maple Landing,
Iowa. "Knees and joints aching, muscles
sore, head stopped up, eyes and nose rum
ming, with alternate spells of chills and
fever. We began using Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy, aiding the same with a
dose of ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Stomach and Liver
Tablets, and by it's liberal use soon com
pletely knocked out the grip These
Tablets promote healthy action of the
bowels, liver and kidneys which is al.
ways beneficial when the system is con-
gested by a cold or attack OF grip. For
sale by Ritter Bros. Drug Store.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1905-12-01
A Self Supporting City.

Silverton, COL, is popularity known as
"the town that runs itself" It's citi-
zens have paid no taxes for more than
dozen years, yet the town is one of the
most prosperous in Colorado and last
year had an income of over $15, 600
above all expenses. Its entire revenues
come from liquor lincenses and water
and light retnals, and the success of
municipal ownership there is such that
the citizens would not 60 back to the
era of private public service corpora
tions under any circumstances, Two
years ago the local lighting plant was
purchased from the corporation which
owned it, Light rentals and water rem
tails are lower than in any other city in
the west. the minimum charges being
$3.50 per month, with meter service,
subject to a discount of 25 percent, if
paid when due. The discount on water
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1905-12-01

rentals is Is per cent. Under the char
ter the mayor and the aldermen act as
board of managers for both the water
and lighting plants. Not breath of
scandel has ever tainted their efforts in
this direction. though it is recognized
there that change in the statutes which
would take the management entirely out
OF politics would be an improvement on
the present system -Sheridon Enter
prise.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1905-12-01
Call for Warrants.

The following warrants will be paid
upon presentation:
Current expense fund warrants up to
and including No. 2SO January issue Of
1905
Interest ceases at the expiration of
ten days from date.
Paris, Idaho, Nov. IA. 1905.
Fl. r. SHEPHERD,
County Treasurer.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1905-12-01
Give the Devil His Due.

4
While the Herald is partisan paper
ana not political friend of Governor
Gooding or the republican state admin
istration, still it believes in a spirit of
fairness toward an adversary. and it's
Judgment is not SO warped by political
bias that it can see nothing but dishon-
esty in an official of opposite political
faith. True it is. that it is the duty of
newspaper to watch carefully the
public acts Of our officials, and be ever
ready to sound a note Of warning when
ever the peoples interests are threat
ened; but it should be as ready to COM
mend what is right, as to condemn what
is wrong. Speaking from this stand
point, we believe that Governor Good
ing is entitled to great deal of credit
for the manner in which he Strengthened
out the Fremont county leases. 1t is
more than probable that the state land
board made mistake in leasing the
lands in the manner it did. It is easy
for an official, as it is for the rest of us,
to make mistakes, but 1t requires high
order of moral courage to correct them
The fact that Governor Gooding has
shown in thi5 instance, as well as in
others, that he is ready to correct mis-
takes when possible, ia conclusive evil
dence to us that he is doing the best he
can, according to his ability. to give
Idaho decent. administration. If he
fails, it will simply be because he lacks
ability to grasp affaias of state. We do
not believe that Governor Gooding rep
resents the brains and intelligence of
the republican party of Idaho; we be-
ieve there are many men in the repub-
ican party more capable of conducting
the state affairs of Idaho than Governor
Gooding, and we know there are in the
democratic party. But we do believe
that the governor is honest, and that
there is no legitimate reason at this
time for raising the disgraceful cry of
graft to cast a blot on the fair name
of Idaho, and bring the blush of shame
to the cheek of the finest citizenry in
the universe.-Parma Herald (Dem.)
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1905-12-01
Referee Is Appointed.

Tuesday morning Judge Stevens APP
pointed Frank J. Cowen, of Salmon City
referee for the purpose of taking the
remainder of the testimony to be ad-
duced in the celebrated water right
question, in which the title to all the
water of both the North and South forks
of the Snake river from the source of
the two streams to where they unite
north Of Idaho Falls and from that point
clear to American Falls. The question
is to be determined is as to priority of
rights, and in all respects is the most
important suit to have ever been brought
before the courts of this state for ad-
judicatiOn. Suit was instituted some
thing over one year ago. since which
time Judge Stevens has been listening
to testimony. With the idea of reliev-
ing him of this vast work the referee, in
the person of Mr.. Cowen has been APP
pointed. Mr.. Cowen will be engaged
here for some time in taking testimony
in this county and then he will go to
Idaho Falls and from there on down
the line until his work is completed,
when the entire mass will be turned
over to Judge Stevens to wrestle with.
There are many points of law in con-
nection with the vast interests at stake
make the case one of the more than or
dinary Importance. The final decision,
which of course cannot be reached for
months, will be awaited with much in.
terest.
Referee Cowen will begin the work of
taking testimony here the 18th of De-
cember. st Anthony News.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1905-12-01

Pain may go by the name OF rheuma-
tism, neuralgia, lumbago, plnersy. No
matter what name the pains are called
HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain Tea will
drive them away. 35cents, Tea or Tab
let's. Ask your Druggist.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-26
Communication Is Severed.

St. Petersburg, December 25, d0 D. m)-- Direct telegraphic communication with Moscow was severed last night but the government succeeded in restoring com munieation by a roundabout route this morning. All reports agree that the fight ing which continued until midnight, as- sumed the nature of butchery by the machine guns of the artillery, grape and canister being employed mercilessly against the Alarmed insurgents.
 Atrocious tales are told of a''e Cos sacks who piled with vodka until drunk fired down the streets sometimes charg- ing with lances.
 Insurgents displayed great stubbornness in holding their barrcades, even advanc- ing in a mass to the slaughter. At the same time, bombs were thrown from the windows of houses near the barri cades occupied by the revolutionaries.
 The artillery was summoned and bat tered the houses to pieces. The plan of the insurgents, it Is said, is to hold the outskirts and gradually enclose the troops in the center of the city. Leaders an nounce that an army of 30,000 is con Moscow and will soon be ready to march to the city's assistance. The latest re- port is that both sides were exhausted at midnight when firing practically ceas- ed. The streets were In absolute dark ness save for searchlights in lne towers of bivouacs behind barricades.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-26
TREE FOR EMPLOYES.
PeII City Manufacturing Company Dis
 tributes Presents to Children.

Pen City, December 25.-(Special.)-Sa urday shopping in Pell City was very heavy, notwithstanding the i, cold and cloudy weather Early in the morning farmers and their wives began to arrive and by Il o'clock Howard avenue was crowded and every store in town was jammed.
 At D. m the big cotton mill of the Pell City Manufacturing company shut down for the holidays and the six hun dred employees and their families added to the throng.
 The Christmas tree given by the Pell City Manufacturing company to it's em- ployes was a magnificent success. The tree was given Saturday night and hum dreds of children were made happy. George w. Pratt. president of the com pany was in his glory at the sight of the children receiving their presents. Great credit is due the excellent Judgment of Misses Martha Brewton and Matte Weir in the purchase or the presents. These young ladies are the teachers of the Pell City manufacturing companys school which has proven a credit to the company under their excellent manage ment
 The talk of a shovel factory for Pell City is no longer rumor. President Sumter Coghwell of the Pell City Realty company informs your correspondent that the enterprise will be located early in 1q06
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-26
5000 VICTIMS HAVE FALLEN
 IN MOSCOW HORROR
(continued from First Pase.)


 disarm soldiers. At Libau the cruiser Okean and the torpedo boat Protchny have arrived. The town is in full control of the troops and the agitators are quiet and holding few meetings.
 At meeting of the foreign consuls it was decided to fly the national colors over the consulates. While the town is regard ed as sufficiently protected by Russian Warships, foreigners in case of necessity could find refuge on the foreign mer- chant ships in the harbor, although it is uncertain if the revolutionists would re- spect foreign flags.
 Dohlen is in the hands of the revolu- tlonists who have established provision al government.
 The public affairs of Goldingen for nine days have been in the hands of an ad- ministrative committee. An autonomists s committee has organized a police ser vice, the policemen wearing red ribbons on their sleeves. The regular police laid down their arms and took off their uni forms after one of their number was executed. The revolutionist adminstra- tion has declared paper money valueless and gold Is scare. The committee meets daily at the university where PITS stud ents are registered for the academic period of six months All lectures, how ever, have been suspended
 Tukum and Talsem have been in mourn ing since the fighting began. There are daily funeral processons and the towns are almost deserted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-26
CHRISTMAS IN COLUMBUS.
Shriners With Baskets Visit Man,
 Homes of the Poor.

Columbus, Ga, December 25.-(Specisl.)- Columbus had one of the happiest Christ mas days in the history of the city. It was a bright, beautiful day and the city was in holiday attire, practically all busi- ness being suspended. and the streets be- ing thronged from early this morning un- til a late hour tonight with merrymak- CTS. The weather was cold but delightfully."- bracing and outdoor sport and exercise was the order of the day.
 Special services were held at Trinity Episcopal St. Mary's and the Church of the Holy Family.
 Members of the Mystic Order of Shrin- CTS. all carrying baskets of provisions and delicacies, visited the homes of many poor people this morning and made them happy with their substantial gifts.
 At noon the Knights Templars. pur- suant to the custom of the order. pro- posed toast to the Most Eminent Grand Commander the sentiment being the same that Knights all around the world pro- posed as the clock struck 12 A beautiful musical programme was carried out in connection with the ceremony, the temple male quartette rendering several seec- tions
 The postoffice and the express office have had the biggest rush in their history, the forces working all day today distrib- uting the presents with which Santa Claus remembered the faithful. It was necessary to establish several sub-sta- tions of the express office.
 Tonight there was a brilliant and elab- crate display of fireworks, bonfires blaz- ing in all sections of the city Local deal CTS report that the sales of fireworks broke all records.
 While the celebration was general, the population was orderly and comparative ly few arrests were made by the police.
 The city officials received quite num- Der of handsome gifts. Capt. Wiley Will Hams, chief of police, was remembered by many of his friends with substantial presents, but none did he appreciate more than the gifts from the Chinese colony or Columbus. The chief is great favorite with the washee-washee men, who always remember him on Christmas.