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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-12-05
A Little Loss

of flesh and strength, little barking, OBJ.
stinate cough and a little pain in the
CHEST may not mean galloping consump.
tion, but they are signs that prudence
will not neglect. A few doses of Aliens
Lung Bslsam cause free discharge of
muous and so ioosens the cough. 1t
heals the inflamed air passages and all
Its, beneacent work is accom- plished
without grain Of opium.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-12-05
ParaIysrs Caused Death.

Mrs. ]. M. Dyser, residing on the
New Berlin road, died at her home
Friday from paralysis at the age of
75 years. The funeral will be held
Monday morning. Rev. o. w. Holmes
will ofiiciate and interment will be
made in Westlawn.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-12-05
Higgins Names Delegates.

Albany. N. Y, Dec. 1.-Goyernor
Higgins has appointed these additional
members of the delegation from New
York state to the immigration con-
gress TO be held in New York city,
Dec. 9th under the auspices of the
Civic Federation: Prof. J. w. jerks,
OF Cornell; Albert Shaw, New York
city; Simon w. Rosendale, of Albany.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-12-05
FATHER KILLED
Ell Belts of Alliance Received Sad
..-t. Messaue Friday.

Alliance, o., Dec. 1.--Eli Belts OF
Ely street, received message Friday
stating that his father, Marion Belts.
had been killed in the woods of Mich
.igan where he has been numbering
No particulars of the accident are
known. The following children sur
vive: Eli, of Alliance; VIII, Of Rob
ertsville; Mrs. Elmer Unger south of
Mt. Union; Ella Belts, of Freeburg;
Wesley. of Cleveland and Charles of
Oklahoma
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-12-05
MOVING PICTURES
Impressed the Boy So That He sci
Three Fires.

Worcester, Mass, Dec. L-Grover
G. Reynolds. a 16-year-old boy. has
confessed to the police that he was
responsible, for the three fires which
have threatened the theater in the last
four days. Moving pictures shows
shown at the theater, depict "a firebure
ut work, and these SO impressed the
boy that he was moved TO initiate
them. Reynolds was today held IN
$500 bonds until next Tuesday.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-12-05
Wealthy kansan Dead.

Kansas City. Mo-, Dec. IA. o. Mey-
er. president of the United Zinc and
Chemical Co, died at his home here
this afternoon, after an illness of six
weeks. Rheumatism Of the heart, gu
perinduced by bad cold, was the
direct cause of death. Mr.. Meyer was
one of the wealthiest men of Kansas
City.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-12-05
neastern ohio reachers Meet.

Canal Dover, o., Dec. 1.-Former
State School Commissioner Corson ad-
dressed the Eastern Ohio Teachers
association meeting today. The at
tendance was the largest in the so.
ciety's history. ~
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-12-05
Pastlson Consents to Dancing.

Columbus, o., Dec. 1.-Governor-
elect Pattison has yielded and there
win be dancing at the inaugural ball,
which, however, will be held separate-
ly from the inaugural ceremonies.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-12-05
Married on THANKSGIVING Day.

Ira Eshelman and Miss Ellen Car
per, both of Hartville, were united in
marriage at the home of the brides
parents In the village OF Hartville, on
November 30, by Rev. ]. Werlich of
Osnaburg.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-12-05
Collector Names Deputy.

Columbus, o., Dec. General II. A.
Axline has been appointed division
deputy internal revenue collector by
the collector and has entered upon
the duties at once.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-12-05
MUCH LOOT
Secured by Chicago Police in Raid
~ on Alleged Fence.

Chicago, Dec. 1. - The police raid
ed another alleged fence" In Archer
avenue and secured about $780,
900 worth of loot after a desperate
revolver battle when Henry Hoeck-
zemo and his wife, Alice we're arrest
ed. The raid following the one yes
'terday at IL Jackson Place, when the
police found booty valued at s25,0OO,
makes two red letter days in Chica-
go police .circles.s
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-12-05
Charge Changed to Murder.

Akron, u, Dec. l.-Because of the
death OF Mrs. Ada Williams, the
charge against her husband, John B
Williams, now in Jail on the charge of
shooting with intent to kill, Will be
changed to murder.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-12-05
TO SELECT SITE
FOR STATE TUBERCULOSIS HOS
PITAL AT COLUMBUS
Three Counties in the Race for the
location-Death Of Akron Wo-
man Changes Charge ia
One of Murder. 80

Columbus, o., Dec. 1.-The state
tuberculosis hospital commission will
meet in Auditor of State Gilbert's Of
fee tomorrow to select site. Three
counties are in the race, Wayne, Knox
and Logan and possibly Fairfield may
be considered.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-12-05
HELD FOR COURT

For Tempting Man to Provoke
Breach Of the Peace.
George Meiser appeared before JUS
tice Bowman Friday for hearing up
on a charge of tempting Homer Kee-
fer to provoke a breach of the peace.
He was bound over to the probate
court and was released upon 800
bail.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-12-05
To Devote Time to MESSAGE.

Columbus, o., Dec. 1.-Governor
Herrick returned from his vacation
In the east and will devote his time
nows to his message to legislature. 2
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-12-05

The Berlin police authorities intend
20 take severe measures TO suppress
sshe practice of playing poker In pub
: lio places. N.e
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-04-26

Jacobs II Bartles OF Dewey is in
possession of d rirc Indian relic which
las been iu his wifes family for years.
Nh Burues is an ntrmaTied Delaware
Indian, and one Of the oldest citizens of
Ne Delaware country coming 20 thae
country IN 1873. lie married daugh-
ter OF Chief Jourrccakc, who was chief
o. tie Delewares for forty years and a
BAPTIST preacher for nifty years. The
relic Mr Bartles has In his possession
Is painting OF the wampum belt whicn
WAS given By William Penn to the Dela-
ware Indians early In the Eighteenth
cuury The original belt is in the
british museum In London This paint-
MS is the only one In existence i'm the
tribe and Is very valuable.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-04-26
How MUCH OF A LlAa is LAwsoN7

air. Norman Hapgood. writing in
Golfers for April %. n part says:
IN the past Thomas W. Lawson has
baiiled yiciously with the demon Of OBJ
security. In the future he win not do
less. BY the reckoning of an expert had
he been compelled to pay az ordinary
rates for notice recently received. il
would have cost him three million doll
lara since July. TO acquire fame. at
rates so moderate. as NJ. Fales accur-
ately concludes IN his entertaining little
biography OF the Boston saint and martyr
would II Mr.. Lawson had been chew
lne gum or corn cure, have made for
tune for his owners. Throwing pennies
to newshoys fiom a hotel window only
cdst him $500 and secured MIN $4,000
worth Of space. Securing Mrs. Gardner s
huN at the horse show was almost free
advertisement. Some think the Lawson
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-04-26
O O 0 O o 0 o O O Q o o @ 0 O
: RAtLwAS EMPLOYEES AND Q
= RATES. O
. 0 o O @ Q 0 . . o c G o o o o

Chicago April c5.--Mr. r. E Conley
president Of the Railway Employs Tween
u,th Cenuny ,7,o of Illinois. speaking
far thc 100000 railway employees i'm that
State whom he represents. said in re-
cent interview respecting the proposed re-
duction OF rsalwny freight rates by the
government, and particularly byt the nn-
nois railway and warehouse commission.
sion
ANY forciblc rcouoiion Of rates would,
Without DOUBT, result ln retrenchmen on
tile part of The railroad companies. About
thc first thing that would happen would
be ten per cent reduction i'm wages
This would amount TO SS1S5S5 year 10
those i05,790 employees Do illinois alone.
10 be followed by decrease Of service
such as reduction OF nelp in freight nous
cs men employed r shops number Of
trains run, men on the tracks reduction
Of office forces, and IN every way possl-
Tie the axe would be applied
1T has taken the railroad employees
since 1894 to bring their wages up to
The present standard and they do not
feel that it would be fair treatment to
them to have any legislation enacted
which would destroy the work Of an
these years.
when a railroad company has any
thing to huy it is at the mercy OF the
person who is selling the article it
wants. There is nc legislation to protect
"A road in This transaction but when It
las anything to sell. such as IT'S services
everybody tries 70 make it deliver his
commodity at the lowest possible price
even though it be at "a loss. This is not
nj an fair to organizations that represent
the millions OF money invested that a rail
road does and it is only proper 70 pre-
sumo that there are enough fair-minded
looies to see that nor only the railroads
arc treated fairly, but also tho army OF
cpIloyes."
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-04-26

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The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-04-26
M., X. T.

From March lst to May 18th the
Katy will sell one way colonist tick
cts to the northwest; Billings, Mont,
and Intermediate points, $24,45,
Hinsdale. Mont. S3145; Livingston,
Logan and Gardiner $500; Helena,
Butte and intermediate. $500; spo-
lne, Ellemberg and intermediate, f27.-
80; Portland and sacoma, $4,000
California.
Also during some dates will sell to
nearly all California points at $500
Lewis q clarks Exposition
Portland June lst to October 18th
special days only s4910
Information in regard to these and
many other cheerfuily given,
F. J. BEST. Agt
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-04-26

often ends IN sad accident. To he'll
accidental injuries use Buchen's Arnica
salve. "a deep wound IN my foot. from
an accident" writes Theodore Schucls.
OF Columbus, o.. caused Iue great pain.
Physicians were helpless. but Bucldien's IS
Arnica Save quickly nealed H." Soothes
and heals burns like magic. 25o at all
druggists
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-04-26
EL RENO

Ell RENO
and the new counties in Western Ok
lahoma, also all points on the Rock
Island System, including Choctaw
Division. can now be reached 70 best
advantage by the New Line.
The ST. Louis, Ei Reno & Western
Railway Co.
Trains leave Guthrie from Santa
Re (Union.J station.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-04-26

one Minute Cough Cure contains not an
atom OF any harmful drug, and i; has been
curing Coughs, Colds, Group and Whoop-
ing Cough 50 long that u has proven it
self 70 be tried and true friend to the
many who use it Sold by c. p. Renfro.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-04-26
$22.4O
HOT SPRINGS and RETURN.

Good for 80 days
via
Fort Smith and Western Railway
by far
The Quickest, Best, and Shortest Way
Compare the time with other lines,
and our Excellent Connections, and
you will adopt the "sans 5ois Route, >"
as the proper route.
Call at City Ticket Ofice, No. Ill
South Division Street for further in
formation, as We are
Always glad to serve you"
Jos. p. o'DonnelI,
Phone T73. General Agent.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-04-26

Public Training Stable.
have started q public training
stable IN connection with my board
ing business at this old N. r. Smith
stand. would be pleased 20 CORE
spond with those who have horses te
race in the 1895 campaign. gait and
balance up colts.
Special attention given to boarders
s. N. MeeinnIs, Prop.
Both Phones a..
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-04-26
aPRocRAsrlNArloN

is the thief OF time." but ms more kinds
81 ., thief than that II il has to do with
advertising in rhe Leader. It goes right
ecwn into your tul and takes the doll
lars out And the longer IL operates
against YOU the more YOU suffer for an
tlc while the other fellow IS getting a
stronger hold ON the ttade you want
Have YOU given this matter The consid-
Grafton It deserves?
THE LEADER
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-04-26
oLsMlrH ARMS CO.,

Guns. ammunition, fishing tackle
and sDo-tsmens' goods. Cigars, tobac-
co. pipes and playing cards.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-04-26

GIN LOCATlON--Free sin site given an
Castle Greek nation, Indian TcfritorT
New town, excellent location. No gin
there. Large crop assured Gin must be
built at once Address Fort Smith and
Western ToWnsite So Weleetka. T. q.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-04-26
Louis &Clark
EXPOSITION

Portland, Gre. june to oct. IS,
Tickets sold on following days onL'
May %. "a and 25 June 10. IA. II
y. 2S and %; July G, Z, 8. II. u, 10.
25. 26 aad 27; August 10, 16 II. 20
30 ana 81: September y, 10 IA. Is
27. 2Sand 2a Final limits 90 days
Stopovers allowed west OF and includ
ing Colorado common points
Fare s4s.1o.
Fare through California 5000.
FL. BEST. Agt.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-04-26
Classified Advertisements


'-"-----------N-~---@--r- -l-l--------.------.
Five cents per line. first Insertion. two
and onc-haf cents per line each suisse
Guent insertion.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-04-26

The next time your typewriter. sew
ing machine, cash register, slot ma
chine. Wool saw, shot glia safe lock-
door Jock, or bicycle needs repairing
take It to Olcmith's.
We repair most anything except a
broken heart or the break Of day.
Phone 19S.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-04-26
Louisville & Nashville R. R.

and the undersigned VIII be glad tc
quote yon rates. give train schedules
or send you a beautiful fully illustrated
ss page booklet giving an interesting
description Of these remarkable
places.
c. L. STONE, c. p. A., louisville, KY.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-04-26

wANrE0-nas. q -. 90
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-04-26

Take the comfortable alfalfa Limited in connection with
the Santa Fe Guthrie the at Or
leans March I'd to 7h and enjoy all the comfort luxury
known to modern travel
RATES-One fare plus 81 90 for the round trip
TIAiE-Quck and satisfactory.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-04-26
LOST AND FOUND.

nosT A Masonic Charm. Reward "a
finder A. c.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-04-26
Denver, Enid & Gulf Railroad,
"ALFALFA LIMITED"

Coidwater, Oklahoma, to Guthrie, Oklahoma
The New" Way
To all points East -Southwth its
nections at Enid and Guthrie.
The fastest complete and best equipped
Mississippi River through the picturesque portion Of
Oklahoma.
Convenient Schedule.
Smooth, Straight Track
Handsome Equipment.
Take the comfortable -Afall- Llm.tad connacLan
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-04-26

Wanted-A woman TO do light house
ycik. NO washing can lig. w Villas
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-04-26

'MIxed train Daily except Sunday
Passenger train. Daily EXCEPT
Sunday
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1905-11-19
WATCH THIS PAPER FOR OUR HOLIDAY OPENING
a PARTIAL LIST OF WHAT We HANDLE:

COMB, BRUSH AND MIRROR
SETS. We will show you the finest
to be had.
BRACELETS, all the latest styles.
Sick Pins, Hat Pins, Rings, both
set and plain
DIAMONDS--Diamond r ngs,
Diamond Brooches, Diamond Brace.
let's, Diamond Ear Rings, Diamond
Studs, as cheap as the market will
afford.
Signet Rings, Ruby Rings, Emer-
aid Rings, Amethyst Rings, Carbun-
Gle Rings, Topaz Rings, Opal Rings,
Turquoise Rings, Pearl Rings, Onyx
and Sardonyx. Rings all styles
Baby Bracelets.
Baby Cups, Baby Spoons,
Baby Comb and Brush, Bib Pins,
Baby Ring Chains.
An elegant line of Ladies Hand
Bags. A lovely line of imported
Feather Fans and Hand Bags.
We have three practical men n the
house to see after your work. All
work guaranteed.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1905-11-19

WALTHAM AND f l. G \
WATCHES in Gold and Gold filled
cases.
T, HAMILTON HIGH GRADE
%ATcHEs.
SWISS CHATALAINs for the girls.
In Ladies' and Misses Breaches
1 can show you an up-to'date line
Our Pearl. Handle Fans are tasty
and neat: they make swell Christina.
Gifts for the ladies. 4 nice line oil
Elk goods in Buttons and Stick Pins.
4 fine line of A. q NJ. College Stick
Pins Hat Pins, Flag Pins, Signet
Lockets, Fobs, Etc.
Allen Academy Flag Pins, Foos'
and Cuff Buttons.
lam agent for the Improved Edison
monographs and Gold Moulded kec,
ords and keep line Of records and
machines on hand.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1905-11-19

HAW rs CUT GLA SIS, the finest
STERLING SILVER, Alvin Mfg.
Company.
STERLING SILVER, Information.
al Silver Co.
CHINA fine line. Prices will
please all.
CLOCKS-The best. Every one
guaranteed. Get our prices. They
will convince you how cheap we sell
them.
WATCH CHAINS complete
line in gold and gold filled.
LOCKET CHAINS AND LOCK
ETS. A lovely line.
Don't forget to buy you Caldwell
Watch for your BOY.
SILVER PLATED WARE Of the
best makes,
OUR NOVELTY Ii + is as fine
as any city will show you.
UMBRELLAS in fine gold and
Silver handles--tho finest ever shown
in Bryan.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1905-11-19

You get the goods and get the cash the spot and the
transaction il closed By this will be able to sell
all classes Of goods cheaper because will get my money m-
mediatey turn oener at smaller profits and conduct
nv business with less expense aud loss Of time Having
made the proposition PLAIN to you and showed how ITS adj
vanages are mutual heartily thank you one and all TOT
the patronage Of the past and invite you to come and see
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1905-11-19
IT Is NOT TOO EARLY

TO come in and buy now before the Holiday Rush gets on
Yop will have more time TO make selections, and we are
making the prices bed rock right from the Jump Our
goods are all marked plain figures and any child can trade
here as we'll as grown person The prices are the same and
every customer is treated alike. We guarantee satisfaction
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1905-11-19
THE HANDSOMEST JEWELRY STORES

20 be found in any of the smaller cities Of the State No
trouble to show goods-n fact windows and show cases
do this to perfection. You will find splendid assortment
hereinafter enumerated and lowest prices you have seem
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1905-11-19

A fine line Of stick Pine, Scarf
Pins. Cuff Buttons, Diamond Link
Buttons.
FINE MANICURE SETS in Ster.
ling Silver.
FINE EBONY GOODS in all
styles.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1905-11-19

nice line Of SOUVENIRS will be GINEN AWAY
during this opening Goods being opened and arranged
fast possible prior to opening and will
gladly show you what you if in sight for the asking
want everyone and this fall even ii you do
not buy We anxious to show you through line. If
have an enemy am do know it, and if have
failed to please all my friends in the past will do my best
to treat you with display OF the BEST finest yet cheapest
lot goods shown in Bryan Our goods and prices will
please you-they cannot fail.
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1905-01-26
Old Maids at the Bargain Counter.

Salesgris in department stores ex-
perience much amusement in putting
spinstcrs through the third degree"
when the old girls er'savcr to dodge
tn. issue CT whether tie name Is Mrs.
or plain Miss. OF course. long ex.
perience with customers serves To In.
form saleswomen how to diHerentiate
between married members Of the sex
and dyed-ir-t the wool old maids, and
consequently when the time arrives
to book spinster's address the load
ed complexion Of the questions affords
delight to the girls behind the coun-
ter. When miisdy irstruots the goods
to be sent to "A" Smith. etc. the sell
or makes IL a poiEt to inquire If 1t Is
Mrs. or Miss the buyer said. Tho
spinste affects 70 misunderstood and
repea.s ~. Saith" The saleswoman
Is unrelcnting and not until the old
girl srars out a reluctant Miss after
three ui iour repetltions OF the inquiry
does tho comedy end. Then as tho
spinster a >parts the girls laush.-New
York Press
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1905-01-26
TIE BADGE; OF
SERVICE
Py FRhHK u. SWEET
cepyrirt,. ise,. b. Frank y. Swee,

May Allyn S"pucl from the cleva
tor with bii oi a,c in lie: hand. She
walked through inc rotunda. looking
10 right and Icft among the massive
pillars und dr,oning palms. There
we're few persons in sight. Most Of
The gue;ts were over Oh tie beach. for
. WAS the bathing hour. May went
nearly across the rouindi before she
found the OBJECT of lrr search u wom.
an in Il retired corner reading II novel
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