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The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1905-03-02
MADE OF rArEn.

Not until you have seen the pretty
things made OF paper can you .tpiw~-
ciate its possibilities. says lie liiii'i-
delphia Bulletin.
A really beautiful scrap basket ran
be made OF stiff cardboard. co-crsd.
with lowered crepe paper. Cut the
four sides and The square bottonJ.Ss
the cardboard, curviDg the top in agy
desired design. Get that parjs1sssr.y
pretty pale green crepe paper with the
design Of green ferns. and eoyer tbs-
cardboard ON s.both sides with this
drawing it snug. The fern ds~.su'
should stand up from the bousB, III
the basket. Use ribbon Of pale sea-
green satin 10 tie the corners together,
making two bows OF eue-incb width
mp each corner. and at the top OF esscb
corner soft bow or wider ribbess.- ~
wild rose. or violet. or .cbrysantbessu's
paper basket would he equally ATTRACT
i've
In the same manner smaller and siial-
lower baskets may be made to serve as
hair receivers. The corners mary be
either stitched or gummed together.
a nice triie MAJ lie fashioned ~ two
rose-pink crepe paper and gumnHd to-
gether with white pearl-headed pms
stuck in all around the creviee bet~ cen
the two hearts. II is hung by rose-psnk
baby ribbon and bows. A pretty scrap
of wall-fiowered wall paper could be
used instead OF the crepe paper
The prettiest possible twiBe-Iiolder
is made by cutting a straight strsp Of
cardboard about three aud u half
inches wide and eight or ten long. Tack.
the end of this together. cover WITH
white crepe paper. edge with sessy.
white and silver cord. fasteu n big
ball of white Irvine inside. and zlIspcssI.
by big white satin bow.
In much the same manner am attract
i've holder for a whisk broom. Isksry DO
made, cutting and shaping the essrd-
board smaller at one end than the
other.
With several pieces OF pretty gs<<-
cred or paIe-tinted crepe paper and
some satin ribbon for bows. pross,8e
pasteboard boxes may be traDssos1n.,t'
into dainty receptacies for sioSer,-
handkerchlefs. collars. pins aud lires-
1t is best to pad the boxes slightly with
soft tissue paper under the outside
covering.
Needlebcoks may be made OF eard-
board covered with crepe paper. ike
wise pretty photograph frames.
funny little penwiper. too. can be
fashioned by cutting a number OK fis-
sue paper leaves into the shape Of ..
pig. and enclosing them in 4 stin yssl-
low paper cover representing e fnt
porker, and marked "Ftesh from Tue
PEN
The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1905-03-02

People often get intensely excited in
listening to music--IettinG their eIno-
lions run rampant and suffering IN con-
sequence n painful reaction of fatigue.
IL they would learn TO yield so that the
music conld pass over their nerves rs
it passes ever the strings of q musical
Instrument. and then, with the new
life and vigor derived from the enjoy
mcnt. would turn TO some useful work,
tlley you'd find a great expansion in
the enjoyment of the music rs well as
a new pleasure in their work. If we
enjoy good music and gloat over our
personal pleasure in it, so to speak.
it takes the life ont of us. II we let
music carry Us along instend of try
ing. in our excitement. to carry the
musi,. 1t brings new life to us.-Annie
Payson Call. i'll Leslies Monthly Ma
.,zine.
The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1905-03-02

Another use OF the sequins shows
black chiffon inset with medalIious Of
lacu outlined with silver segn'Ils-
Among the heavier fabrics in high IA
vor may be mentioned the coiored taf-
fet, set OF with velvet spots or disks
This Is especially effective in the rsise
OF long directoire or Louis coat worn
oves full skirt and square-ae ck"f
blouse of plain SILK for restaurant or
theatre dress.-Newark Advertiser
The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1905-03-02
MINED on PICKLES.

A familiar figure at n big Broadway
hotel was Confederate. He tells this
story:
"Rations in tho Southern navy were
mighty scarce in 1861. Coffee and hard
Jack were the mainstays of officers and
crews. The officers of a small gunbont
discovered some unguar,ied Federal
stores and started TO impress them.
They succeeded only in getting large
bottle of pickles, when they were at
tackled by Union troops. They ran
their snail boat and made the gnnbo
in safety. All that afternoon the Oh
The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1905-03-02
Iuvyuuuuu Observation-Disclosures
DROLL STORIES OF THE
PASSING MOMENT.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Observation-Disclosures QQ

COULD SEW WILD OATS WITH IT.
Simeon Ford was showing a hotel
keeper from up the State some of the
beauties of Central Park, New York.
Whats that monument over there
inquired the stranger, pointing 10 the
obelisk.
That is Cleopatra's Needle" replied
Mr.. Ford.
The rural boniface gazed at 1t long
and thoughtfully. Finally he remarked:
We'll. if she could sew with that
thing. | don't wonder Antony fell in
love with her. With a needle like that,
stitch in time would save about 4
Million
The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1905-03-02

Fulham is probably the ..ldest con-
tinuously owned .ropert- in the king
dom. 1t has belonged TO the Bishops
of London for 1900 years, and has sur
vived all the changes. ecclesiastical
and civil, which the Church and State
of England have witnessed in that
time.-London Spectator.
The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1905-03-02
COMPETENT BUT UNPREIUDIcED

In the course of the year Parson
Whitaker received many -calis TO
marry, christen and bury in the vii
lagos round Candy, so 1t often hap
pened that his services were required
in families of which lie knew little
more than the name of the person OH
whose behalf he was TO officiate.
One day he was summoned 10 lone
ly farm to perform the burial service.
On arriving there after some vicissi-
tudes he was met by Il forlorn looking
man who was evidently in charge of
affairs.
Are there relatives left whom
should mention" the minister asked.
land is there any special point of which
should speak,
NO, there weren't any real points
about Abner Saunders" said the man
slowly. Il guess I'm an unprecedented
judge, and l should say there weren't.
As for relatives, there's no one left but
an aged brother. l guess you'd better
mention him; 'twould kind of please
him. You might say that he's always
done his best. and that twas Il great
privilege for the deceased TO have him
near by at the last"
Certainly 1 Will do So" said Parson
Whitaker cordially. II suppose from
what you say the aged brother has had
more or less trouble in the past"
Hes had his trials" said the man.
briefly.
When the service was over the min
lister stepped toward his informant.
II didn't see the aged brother" he
said in a low tone. us he In the
house? He might like to have me
speak to him before CO.
I'm the aged brother" said the for
lorn man. holding out IL limp hand
Youths Companion.
The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1905-03-02
MIGHT BE MORSE.

Miss Passay-"Sbe talks so outrage
ously. She told me I was nothing but
a hopeless old maid"
Miss Pepprey-"Whew--
Miss Passay-"Now. wasn't that un-
ladylike of herr"
Miss Pepprey-"It certainly was
rude. Still. it's better than having hen
tell lies about you. Philadelphia Pub
lie Ledger.
The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1905-03-02

GERS thought of these pickles and how
good they would taste ut evening mess.
1.-The mess steward was a blnck field
hand who knew little about anything
but colin pone.' When mess was an
nounced that night all hands trooped
below in eager anticipation. The mess
table held only coffee and iardtack: no
pickles in sight. The lieutenant in
, command said 10 the steward:
Look here. Culpepper. what did you
do with those pickles? Why are they
not on the tahle:'
Picks? Pjckrs? All don know
muffin bout no plckl's. suli'
"'Yes you do. Don't you know those
small cucumbers in the glass jar that
we got from the Yanks:'
oh. cewcumbehs? Yassir. ALI
Knows bout dem, but All done frowed
I'm ovahbo'd; dey done turned
sowah.' New York Post.
The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1905-03-02
couLDN,r BE spAREp.

I'D like to get a large mustache cup.
plain white. without any gliding or
ornamentation." said the customer.
I'VE haven't any of that kind in
stock" announced the salesman. after
an inspection of the shelves.
There's one in your front v'.ndo-.
I'll take that"
II can't let you have that. sir. That
nur sample. '-Chicag Tribune.
The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1905-03-02
URBAN BIGoTRY,

Subbnbs-"Oh. you may sneer. II you
please. but let me tell you the death
rate in lovely Swamphurst is 80 low as
TO excite universal comment"
Citiman-"Yes? 1 suppose the univcr-
sal comment is that there are mighty
few people who would care TO be found
dead e."-Philadelphla Press.
The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1905-03-02
POSTING HER.

Husband-"What makes you yell so
through the phone: DO you think the
machine is deaf?"
Wife-"No. but I want that woman
in the next fiat TO know that have a
box of American Beauty roses. She
was out when they came in."-Detroit
Free Press.
The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1905-03-02
NoTuING sTEANGE.

Crabbe-"I admit that was pretty
cranky yesterday. Did the girls say
anything about it,"
Wise-"Oh no.
Crabbe-"Funny they DIDN'T notice
my behavior
Wise-"I don't suppose they saw any
thing unusual about t.'--pniladelpni.
Ledger.
The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1905-03-02

"DO you suppose, 'muruurcd thought
ful Thercse, that insect, have any
sense of beauty :"
"Why, Of course" replied frlvoious
Fannie Don't the moths always get
into the prettiest clothes: rittsburs
Post
The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1905-03-02

Helen-"Was your bitterest hour the
tiae you discovered that your iiance
was flirting with some one clset'
Elise-"No. 1t was when he dis
covered that I'd been doing he same
thing. Detroit Free Press.
The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1905-03-02
rREFEREEn TIE DARK.

'See here. young man" said her
father. Il always turn the lights out in
this house by 10 o'clock"
"oh. wen have the pnrlor light out
before that" replied Mr.. Nervey.
coolly.-Philadelphis Press.
The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1905-03-02

What is the most afflicted part of the
Use? The window. because 1t is full
.ihnes tpalnsl; and who has not seen
,re than one window blind.
The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1905-03-02
you CAN'T ALWAYS TELL.

Its pretty safe bet that any
woman who doesn't gush over pretty
baby Is a confirmed old maid
Not always. She may be mother
who has baby she thinks is prettier.'
Philadelphia Ledger.
The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1905-03-02
A CASE OF NANIrY.

81 wish james would swear OF OH
his vanity"
rs he vainf,,
"Vain! 1 siiould say he IS VAN!
Why. only yesterday he told me he
thought he was every bit as good look
ing as | am"
The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1905-03-02
GOOD OPENING FOR \ FUSS


\ new family had moved Into the
apartments on the first floor.
Considerably with the arrival of the
new tenants cat witl' n following of
five or six half-grown kittens moved
in, and took possession OF an obscure
corner in the hallway.
From the statements of parties most
interested II appears thnt these animals
began bowling at or near & O'Clock p.
m OF the same day, and Kept 1t mp
without any intermission worth mon
iioning until IL o'clock. nj which hour
tall man wrapped in TN" folds OF
dressing gown and wearing nair OF
squeaking slippers was seen descend
ing the stairway from the apartments
! on the second floor
As lie reached the bottom Of the
stairs door leading into The apart
ments on the first floor opened and Il
| man with skull cap and an angry
countenance emerged.
Il don't know who you are said
the man in the dressing gown. but
my opinion is that you haven't got
much humanity about you'll anybody
should ride up in front of this building
in an automobile and ask you?"
Il don't know who You are. either
responded the other man, hut you
can't have any worse opinion of me
than 1 have of you'll some man
should happen to write you Il letter of
| :.
The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1905-03-02
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'IQMf|lIlifo0!!fS''lr!y
MA;,M|IGgy
sssS=..=; Saas
\ SOLEMN THOUGHT.

There are some things wealth can not buy
Both physcal and mental;
Iacks feel the same upon a rug,
Ingram OF Oriental.
New York Sun.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1905-06-02
Focal neW$.

Try the Elgin shirt. At Halls.
Hibbing has an epidemic of pink
eye.
The Elgin shirt in "full dress" at
Hall's.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Lerch. of Biwa-
blk, we're in the city Sunday, for a
brief visit with friends.
b. Levin, the clothier, was Du-
luth passenger on the Sunday Flyer,
returning Monday evening.
A little squib in newspaper may
make man an enemy of the editor
tor life, but in won't stop him from
reading it. It simply changes him
from subscriber to a borrower. =,
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1905-06-02
We Cash Checksdda1aa avn

Bank. IfyOu want to send money
away, we will attend to it for you.
If you want to open only a small
account for the convenience of pay
ing little bills by check, this insti-
tuition is at your service. :5.sszz
AMERICAN EXCHANGES BANK,
- . .i>sz Virginia, Mimi.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1905-06-02

William Rooney reports that a
young man filed an appearance at
his home at an early hour Sunday
morning and made known his in
.tention of becoming a steady board.
<er. And he may be assured that
Nh. and Mrs. Rooney will make his
stopping place pleasant one.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1905-06-02


Boys "Cruising Shoes" at Halls.
The Elgin shirt, all colors, at
Halls.
A son was born to Mr.. and Mrs. +.
G. Bush on Monday.
See our "Cruisers." They are
waterproof" Hall.
For paperhanging, calsomining
and granting Phone Jones, 1922.
r. Baker and family enjoy pleas
ant outing at Half Moon lake.
Our shoe stock for the working
man is large and every pair war
ranted. Hall.
A. Ole commences work on a new
home on we'll located lots in the
Southside Addition.
John Johnson was over from Bull
Wednesday,, a pleasant business
caller at the Enterprise.
Register of Deeds Palmer came
up from Duluth Friday, spending
the Sabbath with Virginia friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. F. Ahlstrand
mourn the death of an infant
daughter, born on Saturday and
dying on Tuesday.
F. W. Peet and J. Sabota inter-
viewed the speckled beauties of the
Stewart river on Tuesday. They re-
port fair days fishing.
Mrs. Ira Bowles returned Satur-
day evening from Lacrosse, Wis.,,
where she had been called by the
illness and death of her aged
mother.
P. Mitchell, superintendent of the
steel corporation mines in the Hib-
bing district, and r. E. Mace, pur-
chasing agent for the Oliver Iron
Mining Co., were in the city on bus
mess Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. E. Tanning re-
turned from Duluth Saturday,
where Mrs. Tanning had spent two
weeks as the guest of Mrs. ]. Fl.
Pearce while Mr.. Tanning accom-
panied Capt. Pearce on a western
trip.
L. w. Powers, of Brooksdale,
Mimi, was in the city on Friday
last, on his way home from an ex-
tended trip through the northern
part of St. Louis and Ftasca coun-
ties, coming from International
Falls by way of Crane Lake portage.
Mr.. Powers visit to the section wac
in search of lands and to look over
the agricultural and stock posi-
bilities of the country, with which
he appeared we'll pleased. s.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1905-06-02
The E'glqn shirt, all styles at AZ

The E'gin shirt r', all styles At AZ
Halls. 49, -
Do you wear the .Elgin Shirt,
Hall.
The Elgin shirts, any style. at
Halls.
Our shoe stock in fine SHOES is
large. Hall.
Come right in-we are here to
wait on you. Hall.
Spring is here and 80 are we, with
new, hobby spring merchandise.
Hall.
G. F. Ahlstrand got out the first
of the week after an illness of three
weeks with pneumonia. =
Mrs. T. w. Lusk, who has been
seriously i'll for several weeks, is
reported to be rapidly improving.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1905-06-02

The commencement Exercises
will be held Wednesday evening,
June IA. The class to graduate are
as follows: Lianda E. Beach, Mich
ael g.. Bonner, Milton G. Butler,
Minnie a. Eaton, Bertha Hendy,
LiIlis +. King and Albert L Shipley.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1905-06-02

John Garvln, an Old-tlmer among
the range railroad boys, dropped in
on Virginians Wednesday on his
way to the Pelican Lake district
where he will become one of Uncle
Sans homesteaders.. Since leaving
this section Jack has been in the
west, making Seattle headquarters
for two years past.
The V. H. S. Juniors defeated the
Third Warders in closely contest
ed ball game at the local park Sat-
urday afternoon, the score at the
close of the ninth being to 3. The
features of the game as reported
was the work of Hutchings behind
the bat and the Schly's mouth plays.
The batteries for the opposing teams
did good work.
As we pick up our northern Mich
igan exchanges and read of our
press brethren "goin' fishing" it
has astendency to make US wish we
had time to interview the trout
stream. But through the increas-
ing demands of Mesabaites who
know good printing our time
is fully occupied for eighteen hours
per day and we spend the balance
of the time dreaming of the next
days labors. But we are here to
care for your wants and will attend
to all orders promptly and properly
even though we get no time to
dream.
John Owens, first president of the
village of Virginia and holding
that position at the time of our
first coming to the city, was in be-
tween trains on Saturday enroute
for his farm in the Little Fork val
lev four miles east of Ashawa. Mr..
Owens spends much of his time at
Tower, having mill on Lake Yer
million, but does not neglect the
rich agricultural opportunity
offered in the new section to the
north and has a well-stocked and
well-tilled farm about a mile from
the farm of Alderman Johnson, of
this city. In conjunction with Mr..
Johnson a threshing machine will
be put into the new section this
season. 49, -.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1905-06-02

A farewell promenade concert
will be held in the auditorium on
Thursday evening, June Is. All are
invited. School will close Friday,
June Is. - ~
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1905-06-02

The new double house being erect
ed on his Lake Boulevard properly
by. r.. Z. Savage nears completion.
Mr.. Savage will occupy one side Of
the house while Mr.and Mrs. BowIes
will occupy the other apartments.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1905-06-02

H. S. Wilson, former .employe Of
the First National Bank of this city
but now in the employ the Sattler
Liquor Co..as book-keeper, was, up
over Sunday for a visit with his
mother and brother. .: .sss T
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1905-06-02
See the Elgin shirt, at Halls

|. See the Elgin shirt, at Hairs ::
Specify Jones to do your painting.
The Elgin is "THE" shirt. At
Halls.
The Elgin Shirt once tried is al
ways worn. At Halls.
Judge John NJ. Martin attended to
legal matters in Duluth on Friday
and Saturday.
John St. Cyr and sister went to
Duluth Monday,where Miss Blanche
enters the Sacred Heart Institute.
Mrs. L. Violet left on Tuesday for
a visit at She'll Lake, Wis.,, Mr.. Violet
accompanying her as far as Duluth
H. +. Foosness has purchased
lots in the Southside Addition and
will erect handsome residence the
coming summer.
LOsT.-A black horse, white spot
on forehead and white on right
hind leg near hoof. Name lays on
right side. Strayed from home at
Virginia about May Goth. Liberal
reward for return of the animal to
Matt Nellimarki, Virginia, Mimi.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1905-06-02

For SALE.-A five room cottage,
hardwood floors and we'll finished
throughout, 37112 foot lot, -Balsam
street. A bargain if taken at once.
Enquire of VIM. PUGH.. : :.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1905-06-02

Alexander Reid had business a
Mt. Iron Wednesday afternoon.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1905-06-02

The card party and social under
the auspices of the young ladies of
Our Lady of Lourde's Church at the
korby Hall Tuesday evening was a
decided success. Twelve tables
were played, NJ. T. Savage and Miss
Grace Thompson being the prize
winners.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1905-06-02

T. F. Brady, manager of the, Hib..
bling base ball tea m, was among at
PENDANTS at the Memorial Day
game in this city. ~ IT, 49,. -. ~ vi
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1905-06-02

Judge John NJ. Martin attended to
legal matters in Duluth on Friday
and Saturday,.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1905-06-02

The very best of material in the
:Elgin shirt. At Halls. ~. 3:z.z e !:
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1905-06-02

The police protection furnished
by Mayor Fay to safeguard the
school children from runawayteams.
on Memorial Day was thoughtful,.
and much appreciated by parents
and teachers.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1905-06-02

Mrs. s. A. Hendricks, who takes.
upa homestead ia 61-19, moved on.
to her claim Wednesday. The
claim is near Clear Lake. ss.z
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1905-06-02

Mrs. L. Violet left on Tuesday for
a visit at Shell Lake, Wis.,, Mr.. Violet
accompanying her as far as Duluth.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1905-06-02

John St. Cyr and sister went to
Duluth Monday,where Miss Blanche
enters the Sacred Heart Institute.