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The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1905-06-16
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"You are only wasting your time
and mine," said the young business
man to the life insurance agent. Il
understand the benefits of insurance
just as we'll as you do and if l had
any family"
You are likely to have at some
time or another" said the agent Its
just like death. You can never tell
when it will happen and It's just as
well to be prepared for it."
"Well, call around when you see
the wedding announcement and I'll
talk to you"
Il say it's just like DEATH" pur-
sued the agent We've had people
carrying insurance with us who were
chronic invalids, ripe for the grim
reaper at any mOment-hollow-e
shattered wrecks that you would
swear could never live a month out
and yet they go on living, paying their
premiums regularly year after year
and die at 80 or 80. On the other
hand, the young and robust are cut
down in their prime. Yours is par
allel case. Judging from your per
sonal appearance and your social
gifts"
What do you know about my So
cial gifts?" asked the young business
man.
Il have the honor of knowing one
Of your friends" replied the agent.
Hes insured in our company and he
recommended me to call on you"
'"Tell me his name. I'll get a gun
and go after him."
IF he wasn't insured In our COM
pany l might" said the agent. with
an appreciative smile. "Now, just
have patience with me for a moment"
"Well, go on and get it over"
II was saying that judging from
appearances 1 might expect to see that
wedding announcement within a very
short time, but you might put it of
for years"
Then. what's the use of bothering
me nowY
Il was coming to that II you in
sure now your rate will be consider
ably lower"
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1905-06-16

"Well, you wouldn't insure me, any
way. There's consumption in our fam
lily and two of my grand-uncles COM
mitted suicide"
That's bad" said the agent re-
fectively.
II didn't mention it at first" said
the young business man, "but you
press me so hard 1 have to-"
1.-TWO grand-uncles, ehY inquired
the agent, taking up his hat And
how about the consumption"
Both my parents died Of it." replied
to add before 1 was born" but check
ed himself in time and said: AT an
early age; in their prime, you might
say. If it wasn't for that and the
fact that my doctor tells me that l
will have to try Arizona or New Mex
| leo"
"Too bad, too badv' said the agent,
rising. I'm sorry to have taken up
your time"
II always wanted to take out some
Sd1O IuC yOUuS lAdus WILL
a melancholy smile. I'D be glad II
do it if it were not for the circuln.
stances I mention. Good morning"
The agent suddenly sat down and
pulled a folded paper from his breast
pocket. "Ill tell you what" he said.
You make out this application, any
way. think 1 can put it through for
you. Your doctor may be mistaken,
you know, and these hereditary ten
denotes often jump few generations.
I'm glad now l called. 1 may be the
means Of restoring hope to you. Shall
we say $1,000"
The young business man squirmed
in his seat and looked uncomfortable
"Well," he said, after a moments
hesitation, II suppose III have to take
a couple Of thousand. You're a hard
proposition"
The agent was busily writing, with
smile on his face. Name, age and
residence 1 have" he said. Father
and mother still living?
YES" admitted the young business
man.-Chicago Daily News.
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1905-06-16
EaSeavOr in Japan.

In spite II the stirring war spirit,
there has ksen an increase of eleven
Christian EHdeavor societies in Japan
within 4 year, making 126 In all. The
recent 1aSsnal Cb istian Endeavor
conveassR in that 'ountry is said to
I'VE b<ak She mos spiritual add imc-
cesfyI easx he'd.
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1905-06-16
HELEN kELLER'S TiMEPIECE.

One May Know the Hour by Simply
Feeling the Watch.
How Helen Keller could tell the
time Of day has often been a cause
Of wonder to people who did not know
that she was the possessor of q uuiane
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1905-06-16

TsetzAss smiles on few snd Ia, CHI
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The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1905-06-16
The Merchant
PROPRIETOR,

J. M. HAWKINS, PROPRIETOR.
Wines, liquors and cigars. Only
first class goods handled
Whiskies and wines for mtdical
purposes always in stock at lowest
possible prices. Kennewick, Wn.
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1905-06-16

us it?" He stared at the desk III
bewilderment. well, the key was Oh
my mantel. dear. You found it all
right didn't you? Couldn't you unlock
it,"
Il could, but-but 1 don't want to
know your private affairs" She tried
to draw herself away, but he took her
hands and held them from her tear
wet face so that she could see her
eyes.
Sue, darling" he said. You blesses
little Mrs. Bluebeard, that desk is q
wedding present to you from Grand.
mother Hadleigh. It's been in the fam.
lily since the year one, 1 guess, a1sG
there isn't single thing in those draw.
ers. 1t came the last minute the day
we were married, and was 80 heavy
and unwteldy 1 told father to send II
along with my things and have it put
| away somewhere until we came home
And 1 laid the key in the griffin 10,
safe keeping. What did you think wa.
In itr'
But Suzanne s1lenced further ques
uoning In her own effectual way. Til:
keystone Of her happiness was firm
and immovable. But as they wen'
downstairs to dinner she registered
one New Years VOW in her heart Ii
the future she would let love laugh a
locksmiths-San Francisco Call
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-10-06
WHILE. DRUNK
A HARTvILLE FARMER IS AccUs.
ED OF ABUSING HIS FAMILY.
Defendant Was Brought to Canton.
Girl Prefers charges-An ~
Exciting Experience.

Hartville. Oct. 3.--Cyrus Royer, a
we'll to do farmer. residing east of this
place was taken to Canton Saturday
on the charge of abusing his family
while under the effects Of liquor.
This Is the second time that he has
committed the offense The first time
he was permitted to go without pun
ishment by the local justice.
Monday young man by the name
of Breckenridge was tried mere on a
delicate charge preferred by young
girl by the name of Schriver from
the vicinity of New Baltimore. He
was sentenced to give a bond of $500
and to pay the girl $3.50. He agreed
to marry but the plaintiff refused.
II. L.. Spellman, the well known ice
man, had an exciting experience
east of this place during the storm
on Monday. He was driving along the
swamp road when his horse frightened
at something and came near going
In the muck swamp. Mr.. Spellman,
with the assistance of a farmer who
happened to drive along at the time,
was able to bring the horse under
control and escaped with nothing
more serious than a thorough soaking
from the rain that fell heavily at
| the time.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-10-06
THE MOSQUITO
AS A MEANS FOR SPREADING Vel.
LOW FEVER.
Is to BE Demonstrated 60 President
Roosevelt When lie Visits
New Orleans.

New Orleans, La, Oct. 3.-A plan
is on foot to popularize the mosqui'o
theory as the only meal Of spreading
yellow fever Infection. b." having Pres
ident Roosevelt and several MEMBER"
OF his party, when they visit New Or
leans, October 26, inspect the Emer.
sercy hospital IN this city, "A mum
Der of patients are now confined Ia
the hospital suffering with yellow jack
in it's varying stages, and when Prcsi-
dent Roosevelt arrives here there will
probably be a few left over cases on
hand.
The members of the executive conf
mittee, which is perfecting arrange
ments for the reception that Will be
rendered to President Roosevelt, are
tomary display OF personal disregard,
consent to visit the hospital There
Is perhaps less danger in going there
than to any other part of the city, Tho
institution is screened in such a skill
full manner that it is absolutely i'm
possible for mosquitoes of any species
to get inside the place.
A double system of screen doors is
used at the entrance, which is also
provided with two powerful electric
fans which send strong blast of wind
out as the screened doors are opened
thus preventing the pests from getting
In.
In order to visit the Emergency
hospital, which occupies a moSsrn
school building, the president will
have to travel through several in
fected streets, all situated within a
few squares of the original infected
Italian quarter; where scores Of Ital
ians died of yellow fever before the
health authorities knew Of the exist
ence of the disease here. 1t Is propos
ed to have Mr. Roosevelt go through
the ward and view the afflicted men
and women. He is believed to be an
immune because of his stay in Santi
ago with the Rough Riders during tho
war with Spain. at which time yellow
fever was supposed to have broken
out among the American soldiers
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-10-06
A BANKRUPT
u. s. District Court Adjudssd Burt
Miller OF Canton.

The U. s. district court at Cleveland
has adjudged Burt Miller of this city
bankrupt. Attorney McCarty was
appointed referee. The first hearing
win be held here on Oct. IA. The Ii
abilities will amount to SS,S7S.75 with
no assets.
Mrs. Miller was also declared a
bankrupt with liabilities at $6,S6O.6C
with assets at $4,000. The assets are
in real estate and are encumbered
Her creditors will also meet on the
morning of Oct. Ia.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-10-06
Another New Industry For Cantor

Another New Industry For Canton.
A new broom company has organ
lied, to be known as the Falla Broom
Co. They have leased the plant known
as the Skinner Planning Mill. The en-
tire plant will be remodeled and new
machinery installed with capacity ol
SO dozen brooms per day. 1t is stated
that they will employ from IL to Is
men from the start. They expect to
begin operations in about 80 days.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-10-06
Setting aP. isoner Free.

A man with rheumst tism is II prisoner
His fetters are none the less Calling be-
cause they are invisible. To him Perry
Davis Painkiller comes rs II libeator.
Rubbed vel i",o & g S""iler, sill, ned
FONTS it not m~C,v Il ives SWAY The
pain, it makes ile muscles pl,nble so
that the prisoner becomes free man.
There Is but one Painkiller, Perry
Davis, 20 and 90 cts.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-10-06
CARROLLTON FAIR
Races Three Days-Good Premiums.
Many Exhibits.

The Carroll County Agricultural So
ciety will hold its annoul fair at
Carrollton on October 10, II, IL, and
13. There will be number of good
exhibits, for which there will be pre-
miums amounting to $4,000 On the
last three days OF the fair, Wednes-
day. Thursday and Friday there will
be races The following is the race
program: Wednesdny-2:50 trot,
purse $3.50; 2:40 pace, purse $3.50.
Thursday-2:18 trot. purse $3.50; 2:l6
pace, purse $3.50. Friday-2:3O trot,
purse 5000; 2:24 pace, purse $500 The
entries win close Friday, October q.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-10-06
mo Reasonable Man
EERs

imagnes that a neglected cold can be
cured in day. The unaccountable air
cells in the lungs ale infiamed and the
throat is as tender as an open sore. But
time and Aliens Lung Balsam will over
come the cold and stave of consump-
ton. The cough will cease and the
lungs will be sound as new dollar. All
druggists sell Aliens Lung Balsam.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-10-06

the First M. q. parsonage last night
by Rev. o. w. Holmes. They were at
tended by Miss Bertha DeVault and
ROYAL Lash
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-10-06
Purchased a Farm,

Minerva, Oct. 3,-Otis Staub has
purchased the farm of Glen Bowers
two miles west of town. Mr.. and
Mis-. Vincent Staub will move there
from Cleveland In the near future.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-10-06
COURTLhND HOTEL
VIII Be Opened October 18th With
-' out Fail.

1t is officially announced that the
CORTLAND hotel will open on Oct.
18th. The furniture is now being plac-
ed in position and, 1t is anticipated that
no further delay than to the 18th will
occur The hotel will be the pride OF
the city and will have few superiors
In the state. The general public are
anxiously awaiting the day when the
doors will be thrown open for inspec-
ton of the place.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-10-06

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pays
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within
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Many Xpye have formed Che habit having the hs
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-10-06
Devault-WheeIer

Miss Alice DeVault and Arthur J..
Wheeler were united in marriage al
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-10-06

J
County Treasu
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-10-06
FEW OBSERVATIONS REGARDING TAXES.


o n
the December
in of do
giving
assists In To-
IS pei
in
which levied
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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-10-06
nNMGMA T0 NRNTNM BARNETT HOTEL, TUESDAY, Oct
UUMEWU EU UNIV lUWs 9 A. 8 M.


EN FRO. ANY NEwUsnov
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-10-06
Without Stomach Drugeing

OF afflicted both by furnishing simple
and efficient curing that are under
reach disease that lies remote from the OF Digestion should
delay taking
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-10-06

County ....... ,......I
BridBe,....... ...'.''.....
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ChlldrenS' Home .......................l
Judicial .......
Soldiers Relief. ...... ........................l
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iIlcCLlOn
State and County Road d...................
Total ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-10-06
The FRANCE Medieal Institute
REFEBENCESBst Banks and Leading Business Nn Of Columbus

For eighteen years VIC have been making regular moi
principal cities oi Ohio Our long experiences remRrka
success cntie 10 tho fun confidence OF the afflicted.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-10-06

Established 1886. IS
years in Columbus.
onthly visits TO the
able skill and great
Holbrook argus., 1905-10-28
ChlLDREN's TASTE IN READING.
Books Most Liked by Young Folks Are
 Good Ones.

Books Most Liked by Young Folks Are
 Good Ones.
 There Is revival of interest in the question of. reading for children, as the new reading list for them, published by the Boston Public Library, shows. There was time, some years ago, when the one requirement for chil- dren's books seemed to be abundant pictures. The text might be foolish or false; if the illustrations were talk ing, the book prospered with young readers. That unhappy state of things has fortunately passed.
 A list of questions has recently been sent out to boys and girls in Chicago, calling for their opinions in regard to books. About three thousand replies have been received and tabulated. They show conclusively one encourag- ing fact. The books best liked by chill dren are books which "grown-ups" also read with satisfaction.
 Little Women" heads the list, and Uncle Toms Cabin," Robinson Cru. 
 are high in favor. "Alice in Wonder. land," "The Arabian Nights," "Grimm's Fairy Tales" and flaw thornes "Wonder Book" testify to the perennial reign of the imagination. "Black Beauty" and David Copper field" "The Boys of '76," "Huckleberry Finn" and "Ivanhoe" show that there is variety of taste, and that human in- terest is potent with the child as with the parent.
 It is curious to see "The Lamplight- er," that romantic tale of forty years ago, holding its own in face of the arc light. But a good story defes the assaults of science as of time.
 In the hundred books selected by three thousand children, it is surely hopeful to find only dozen without enough literary merit to commend them to all readers.-Youth's Com. panion.
Holbrook argus., 1905-10-28
He Remembers.

The patron laid down a five dollar bill and picked up three cigars.
 How much?" asked the dealer.
 -Four seventy-fve," was the answer, and a quarter change was laid down.
 After the customer had gone the dealer explained that for more than five years he had not kept an account with his patron, since the patron kept the score in his head accurately. At the end of each week the customer would tell the amount of the account and settle up.
Holbrook argus., 1905-10-28
New vs. Old Ways.

Mrs. Newage-Oh, I am almost tired to death. The New Woman Club has been in session all day, passing resolu- tions and drawing up petitions demand ing a law regulating the price of bread. Only think! Three dollars worth of flour costs, when baked into bread, thir- teen dollars. It's outrageous. The bakers must be made to feel the power of the law. You should have been at the meeting.
 Old Lady-I was too busy.
 "What doing?"
 Baking bread"
Holbrook argus., 1905-10-28

The principal factories of the mouth organ or mouth harmonica, as it is per
 haps more correctly termed, are at Tross- ingen, in the Black Forest These in struments, it appears, are sold in greater quantities in the United States than in any other country. At Trossingen one firm alone has fifteen branch factories, employs 2,000 hands, and turns out 6.OOOOOO mouth harmonicas every year.
Holbrook argus., 1905-10-28
Same old Chestnut

Jack-When Clarence permitted him. self to be led up to the matrimonial altar he thought he was getting a bride far above the average, but she turned out to be just like the rest of the June bunch.
 Tom-What's the explanation?
 Jack-She wrote to friend during the honeymoon saying that she had the best husband in the world.
Holbrook argus., 1905-10-28
LANDING AT BIRD ROCK.
~@~~-NNN~N~

Bird Rock lies out toward New foundland and Labrador, twenty-two miles from Crosse Island. There is only one possible landing-place under the tremendous cliffs; pile of jagged rocks which have fallen down. Often. times, for weeks, writes MT. Job in "Wild Wings" there is no interval when it is possible either to land or to launch a boat. To this island Mir. Job sailed in seventeen-foot open lob ster boat, accompanied by young na. tive sailor.
 It was half-past nine, under the Last fading rays of the day and the sllvery light of the welcome moon, when the great, stately cliffs at last lowered above us, and the sea-birds screamed and issued forth to meet us in clouds of ghostly forms.
 A form hurried down the ladder, and lantern waved from the pile of rocks, signaling to us where to make the venture.
 Calm as was the sea outside, some surf was rolling in upon the lodges. We must run the gauntlet and take our chances; there could be no backing out now A sudden concussion almost threw us off our feet; we had struck submerged rock. Then following wave picked us up and hurled us against the pile. We leaped out and hold tho hnnt et hn and with mighty efforts, helped by succeeding waves, got it up a few feet farther.
 The keeper from above was lower ing the cable by the steam winch. Down comes the wire cable with rope to gird under the boat. A dash or two into the surf, and it is done. Now hoist away!
 Slip and crash! The stern goes pumping over the rocks.
 Hold hard therew United yells con- vey the intelligence above. The cable slackens. Again the rope is secure and the heavy boat goes sailing, as it never did before up into the darkness like a phantom ship. They swing it in upon a ledge, and at last we are safe, and we climb the ladder with Keeper Peter Bourque, who has come down to welcome us.
 It is June 23, and since November , last the keepers family have not seen any other human beings till now, save some fishermen who landed on May %. All that terrible winter they were frozen in. Navigation was closed. All they could do was to maintain the struggle for existence. The ice en- closed them in November, and granted no release until the middle of May Even now they had received no letters or papers since November.
 Two hours after our landing the wind rose and the gale started in again. Had we been only little later our plight would have been something unpleasant to contemplate.
Holbrook argus., 1905-10-28
Ahead of the Game.

"After all," said Florence with a sigh long drawn out, marriage is but a lot tery."
 '"True," rejoined Cordelia, but fortu- nately 1 hold a winning ticket"
 Flows that" queried Florence.
 "The minister cut out the obey clause in the ceremony" explained Cordelia with a gleeful grin.
Holbrook argus., 1905-10-28
One Woman's Wisdom.

Landlady-That new boarder is either a married man or widower.
 Daughter-Why, he claims to be bachelor.
 Landlady-Don't you believe it. He always turns his back when he opens his pocketbOok to pay his board.
Holbrook argus., 1905-10-28
An Experienced Omceholder.

Head of Bureau-I suppose you know something of the duties of the office?
 Applicant-Oh, yes. They are to come late go home early, and do as little as possible while you are here. Head of Bureau-Quite satisfactory; you must have held public office before. Boston Transcript.
Holbrook argus., 1905-10-28
Mans Inhumanity.

Mrs. Naggsby-Oh, dear! l feel per fectly miserable this morning.
 Naggsby-I'm glad to hear it, my dear
 Mrs. Naggsby-What! Do you mean to say you are glad that am miserable! Naggsby-Yes; woman, you know, is never happy unless she is miserable.
Holbrook argus., 1905-10-28
Her School of Art.

"This, my last picture" said the fair amateur, ''ls kitchen scene, where mother is instructing her young daugh- ter how to bake pie What school of art would you call it?"
 "Er-er-cooking school?" asked the critic.-Detroit Tribune.
Holbrook argus., 1905-10-28
Somewhat Different.

The Father-Let me see-to-day Is the twenty-frst anniversary of your birth, isn't it?
 The Son-That's the way it stands on the family record.
 The Father-Well, now that you have attained your majority, don't you think you ought to go to work?
 The Son-No, I guess not; mine isn't a working majority.
Holbrook argus., 1905-10-28
No Cause for Complaint.

Guest Gin restaurant)-Say, waitee l ordered a spring chicken, did l not?
 Waiter-Dat's what you did, sah.
 Guest-Well, this fowl you brought me is evidently one of the pair Noah had in the ark.
 Waiter-Yessah; but yo' all hain't got no kick comin', An reckon. Ef dat chick en hadn't been pow'rful healthy hit wouldn't neber done reached dat ad- vanc'd age, sah.
Holbrook argus., 1905-10-28
The Great Man.

It is easy in the world to live after the worlds opinion; it is easy in soli- tude to live after your own, but the great man is he who in the midst of the crowd keeps with perfect sweet ness the independence of solitude.- Emerson.
Holbrook argus., 1905-10-28

In after years they again met at the seashore.
 How time does fly, Miss Giddyun," he said. Just think, five years ago you refused me on this very spot"
 Alas, yesw she rejoined with a soulful sigh. But was young and foolish then, Mir. Singleton"
 "True," he replied, but fortunately 1 am now older and wiser"
Holbrook argus., 1905-10-28
Chance to Lose Her.

They were about to go for sail on the lake.
 Shall we-er-take your chaperon with us?" queried the young man.
 twill there be any danger" she asked.
 well, the boat might capslze," re- piled the youth.
 "Then let us take her along by all means" said the fair damsel.
Holbrook argus., 1905-10-28
Fare for the Company.

Conductor-How old is that boy, madame?
 Lady-You have no right to ask such an impertinent question.
 onductor-Excuse me, madame, but it's fare question.
Holbrook argus., 1905-10-28
An Oversight.

"Now, look at me-" howled the bald headed orator, land behold what pluck and perseverance will do. l am self made man, and"
 Say" interrupted small boy in the gallery "why didn't you finish the job by putting some hair on your head"
Holbrook argus., 1905-10-28
A Limit.

Mrs. Slimson-Now my dear shall be away two hours, and l want you to promise that you will mind that nurse.
 Willie-That's long time, mamma, but suppose l mind her for the last half hour?