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Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-08-11
BAD CLERK FOR BUSINESS.
Couldn't Dissemble When It Came ia
Answering Questions of
Customers.

An Arctic explorer was praising the late
William Liegler, whose great wealth went
in the past to fit so many expeditions Of
discovery in the white north, relates The
San Antonio Press
He was man of the alertest wit" the
explorer said. 81 never saw his equal IN
hitting off persons character in an op
posite story. Once, remember, he was
describing flour manufacturer of loose
morals.
Mr.. Zegler said the manufacturer wa,
like, certain grocer who called his clerl
up before him one day and said:
=" That lady who just went out-didnl
l hear her ask for fresh laid eggs?
Yes, sir the clerk answered
and you. said We hadn't any?'
Yes, sir; that is correct
"The grocer, purple with rage, yelled
didn't you see me lay those eggs my
self on the counter not ten minutes ago
You are discharged, you mendacious scoun
drel, and see that you don't look to m
for reference, either"
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-08-11
Sound as a Dollar

Monticello, MINI, Aug. 7th,-Mr. J. W.
Moore of this. place stands as living
proof of the, fact that Bright's Disease
even in the last stages, may be perfectly
and permanently cured by Dodd's Kid.
ney Pills.
Mr.. Moore says: 'In 1898. three rep.
utable physicians after careful examina.
ton told me that | would die with
Bright's Disease inside of year. NV
feet and ankles and legs were badly swoi,
len; could hardly stand on nv feet and
mad given up all hopes of getting cured
when. travelling salesman told me that
he himself had been cured of Bright's
Disease two years before.
He said he had taken to his bed and
expected to die with it, but that he had
Kidney Pills.
Il commenced taking them at once and
la am thankful to say that they saved my
lie; After a short treatment / was com.
pletely restored to good health and 7 am
now as sound as a dollar"
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-08-11

by the physician and he says have no signaI
of a tumor now. It has also brought my
monthlies around once more; and ! MIA
entirely well. i shall never be without d bot
tie of Lydia Pinkhamis Vegetable CompgunfE
i'll the house. Fannie D. Fox, Bradford, Pa
Another Case Of Tumor Cure6G
by Lydia e. Pinkham's Vegcta-
ble Compound.
Dear Mrs. Pinkham:--
About three years ago had intense pin
in my stomach, with cramps and raging
headaches The doctor prescribed for ma
examined me and, to my surprise, declared
had tumor in the uterus.
II felt sure that it meant my death warFank
and was very disheartened. Ispent hundrs6e
of dollars in doctoring, but the tumor ksp4
growing, till the doctor said that nothing but.
an operation would save me. Fortunately II
corresponded with my aunt in the New Eng
and States, who advised me to try Lydia H
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound before sab
hitting to an operation, and at once starts6
taking a regular treatment finding to my
great relief that my general health began 10"
improve, and after three months l noticeB
that the tumor had reduced in size. Kept
on taking the Compound, and in ten months,
it had entirely disappeared without an oper
alton, and using no medicine but Lydia &
Pinkhams Vegetable Compound, and words
fail to express how grateful am for the good
it has done me Miss Luella Adams, Colon
made Hotel, Seattle, Wash.
Such unquestionable testimony
proves the value of Lydia e, PinkhaInls
Vegetable Compound, and should give
confidence and hope to every sick
woman.
Mrs. Pinkham invites all ai1ing
women to write to her at Lynn, Mass.
for advice.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-08-11
cUTIcURA OINTMENT
The Worlds Greatest Skin Cure and
Sweetest Emollient-Positively
Unrivaled.

Cuticura Ointment is beyond question
the most successful curative for torturing,
disfguring humors of the skin and scalp,
including loss of hair, ever compounded,
in proof of which single amounting with
it, preceded by hot bath with Cuticura
Soap, and followed in the severer cases
by dose of Cuticura Resolvent Pills. is
often sufficient to afford immediate relief
in the most distressing forms of itching,
burning and scaly humors, permit rest
and sleep, and point to a speedy cure
when all else fails. 1t is especially so in
the treatment of infants and children,
speedily soothing and healing the most
distressing cases.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-08-11

One of the greatest triumphs of Lydia
e. PinlShams Vegetable Compound is
the conquering of wornan's dread
enemy, Tumor.
So-called wandering pains" may
come from its early stages, or the pres
ence of danger may be made manifest
by excessive menstruation accompanied
by unusual pain extending from the
ovaries down the groin and thighs.
If you have mysterious pains. if there
are indications of inflammation ulcera-
ton or displacement, don't wait for
time to confirm your fears and go
through the horrors of hospital opera
ton; secure Lydia e. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound right away and begin
its use and write Mrs. Pinkham of
Lynn, Mass, for advice.
Read these strong letters from CRATE
full women who have been cured:
Dear Mrs. Pinkham:- First letter.
I'm looking over your book l zee THAI your
medicine cures Tumor of the Uterus. Ihave
been to doctor and he tells me have tn
NOR. will be more than grateful if you
can help me, as l do SO dread an operation.
Fannie D. Fox, I Chestnut ST. Bradford, Pa
Dear Mrs. Pinkham:- (Second Lottery
81 take the liberty to congratulate you OF
the success have had with your wonderful
medicine.
Eighteen months ago my monthlie.
stopped. Shortly after / felt so badlyI sub
mitted to thorough examination by ply
stefan, and was told that had a tumor OF
the uterus and would have to undergo al
operation
81 soon after read one of your advertise
ments and decided to give Lydia E. Pink
ham s Vegetable Compound a trial. Afte
entirely gone. have again been examined
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-08-11

The Maintenance of Way forces of the
Erie are now engaged in laying $50 miles
of 90-pound steel rails on the main track.
A larger mileage has never been laid in
any one year before. The Erie has al
ways been noted for its good track, and
the management finds that it is necessary
to use heavier rail on account of the
weight of the several hundred new engines
that have been purchased in the last two
years. Much of the rail being removed
has only been in track four or five years
and will be used on branch lines.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-08-11
Novelty in Loans.

An English debtor, on being sued, ad-
mitted that he had borrowed the money,
but said that the plaintiff knew at the
time it was Kathleen Mavourneen
loan"
"a Kathleen Mavourneen loan?" ques-
toned the court, with puzzled look.
That's it, your lordshp-one of the 1T
may be for years, and it may be forever
sort"
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-08-11
Might Have Settled It.

=, Bright Pupil-Teacher, don't you think
I'd better fix over my graduating essay
and bring it up to date?
Teacher-It's most too late, Mollie.
That's too bad. l didn't know when
wrote it there was any trouble between
Norway and n."-Kansas City
Drovers' Telegram.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-08-11

Doctors told me l had diabetes and
could not live. / was wretched and
hopeless when / began using Doan's
Kidney Pills, but they cured me eight
years ago and I've been well ever since"
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
For sale by all dealers. Price, so cents
per box.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-08-11
His Idea of II.

What is the vermform appendix"
asked the teacher of the class in anatomy
and physiology.
IT'S little curlicue on the inside of
you,n responded Willie, that's all right
until you find ont you've got it, and then
you have. to get the doctors to take it
out. Chicago Tribune.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-08-11
TWENTY YEARS OF IT.
2maciated by Diabetes; Tortured With
Gravel and Kidney Pains.

Henry Soule, cobbler, of Hammonds-
port, N. Y, says: "Since Doan's Kid
ney Pills cured me eight years ago, I've
reached 10 and hope to live many years
longer. But twenty years ago ! had
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-08-11
"The Simple Life
Proper Food is Really the First
Step in Right Living.
per box.

One of the evils of our complex mod
ern way of living, is our unnatural and
unhealthy foods.
To have really good health and a
good stomach it is necessary to eat
simple nourishing food. EGG-O-SEE
is the ideal food and reaches the
proper requirements in this direction
more nearly than any other cereal now
on the market.
To make EGG-O-SEE the kernels of
the choicest California white wheat
are first cleansed by brushes, then thor
oughly steam cooked, then faxed and
crisped to a maple tint and delicately
favored with natural fruit juice and
pure grain sugar.
In these delicious flakes, lies the
mighty strengthening power of the
whole wheat grain that evenly nour-
ishes every part of the body, and gives
physical and mental energy that means
splendid health and successful en-
deayor.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-08-11
Prediction.

The epitaph of the great man of the fu-
ture will read something like this: Here
lies the body of remarkable character.
He never took advantage of financial
leak of any kind and he was no CRATER"
Denver Republican.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-08-11

kidney trouble so
bad l could not
work. Backache
was persistent and
it was agony to lift
anything. Gravel,
w h irlin G head
aches, dizzin e S S
and terrible urin-
airy disorders ran
me down from 1853
~ 100 noun c
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-08-11
Ladies Can Wear Shoes

One size smaller after using Aliens Foot
Ease. A certain cure for swollen, sweating,
hot, aching feet. At all Druggists, 25c. Ac,
cept no substitute. Trial package FREE.
Address A. S. Olmsted, lie Roy, N. Y.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-08-11
Converse, .I.-r I'd

Money talks!" sadi the impudent
CRATER.
Yes" answered the member of the
grand jury, ''but it is about time there
down to proper discourse. Washington
Star.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-08-11
His Share.

Councilman-I've come to see, sir, if you
will subscribe anything to the town Gene
terry.
Old Resident--Good gracious! I've al
ready subscribed three wives.-Life.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-08-11

The principal difficulty in the way of
making goats an article of commerce on the
live stock market is that they might bear
the price of those goats which now mas
querade as spring lambs,-Omaha Bee.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-08-11

When we see him with a hundred
pound cake on his shoulder walking about
half a block around a big house to the
back door we have some doubts about
liking to be the iceman.-ln indianapolis
News.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-08-11

That physician who prescribes absti-
Aence from red highballs as a cure for
red eyeballs understands human nature
as well as he does medicine Washington
Post.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-08-11

When once aroused the public conscience
signs and sobs and sheds blood with great
fervor. 1t then closes its eyes and gently
slumbers once more.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-08-11

The man who is disappointed in love is
q happy fellow compared with the one who
is disappointed in matrimony.-Town Top
les.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-08-11

Do not believe Piso's Cure for Consump-
ton has an equal for coughs and colds:-J.
T. boyer, Trinity Springs, Ind, Feb. 10, 1900.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-08-11

Some men are poor because they are
honest, and some are honest because they
are rich and can afford to be.-Chicago
Daily News. >t
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-08-11

You may know that thing is thorough
lly. artistic when you cannot tell for the
life of you why it is artistic.-Chicago
Tribune.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-08-11

If 'twere only conscience that made COW.
ards of us all, there would be no lack OF
bravery in the world.-PucE.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-08-11

The Tennessee State Board of Pen
sion Examiners has acted favorably
on more than 100 applications for pen
sions filed by widows of Confederate
soldiers. There are large number of
applications yet to be acted on, and
delay is being caused in some cases
for want of sufficient proof, which ne
cessitates correspondence in order to
secure all the facts required by the
board.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-08-11

A special meeting of the board OF
directors of the Lincoln Memorial Uni
versity, near Cumberland Gap, Tenn,
was held in New York last week to
take action on the proposal recently
made by the Tennessee Medical Col
lege to form a substantial union with
Lincoln University. The board took
favorable action on the proposal and
appointed committee with power to
carry out the details.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-08-11

A ten days tent Meeting has recent
ly closed at Hickory Valley. During
the last service a severe windstorln
blew down the tent, which seated 400
people, badly frightening many of The
congregation, but. hurting no one. At
the night service $500 was subscribed
for the purpose of building g. new
Cumberland Presbyterian Church, to
be known as the DR.. Norman Memoir
ial Church, in honor of the memory of
one Of the nobIest and purest men who
ever lived, 1t is hoped to have the
church completed by December, at
which time Madison Presbytery will
meet with said church.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-08-11

The Bon Air Coal and Iron Com
pany announces that it will fire 100
more coke ovens on August Is at its
plant at Eastland, about fifteen miles
from Bon Air. Two hundred ovens are
being built, but only half of them will
be ready at that time.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-08-11

pound: a Wcnan's Remedy for Woman's nls.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-08-11

Superintendent Mynders says the re-
ports from county superintendent
show that the rural schools this year
are short about 1900 teachers as a
result of the ruling recently made by
MIN that the standard in the examina-
lions of teachers must be raised IN all
the counties of The State, He says
that some county sslperintendents Are
rot adhering to the rule, as they care
more for personal faToTs than for their
official duties Prof. Mvuders is much
!. encouraged, however, over the reports
concerning the attendance IN the rural
schools of the State, many of which
have already opened.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-02-22

and it amounts to an imposition on
most of those who are urged to take
part and, to pay for the privilege of
doing SO.
The IN lugural committee at Wash
ington has sent to the school super
intcndent of Davenport. and To the SUI
perintendent of every other city in
Iowa. and the fortN-four other states
of the union, I'M invitation. Tho mails
have been fairly crowded With these
printed lcttcrs. They say that it is
proposed to introduce q new cduca
ti0nal feature in the inaugural Ccrc-
monies By having in the parade a body
of young mon, representatives from the
states. To continue quoting the words
of the invitation: This body of high
school boys will march together in the
column of civic organization. II is be-
lievcd that these young men will excite
peculiar and general interest or
course they will: that is the object of
the showmHkers. They are not con-
ccrned about the boys beyond the use
they can make of them.
This cheap invitation is not even
formal enough to bear an individual
address, but is sent out to catch any
body who will bite at it and pay the
bills
The Democrat says Iowa officials are
behind the times in suggesting that
the boys Of Iowa attend the inaugu
ration for the pleasure and education-
al value in it.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-02-22
FROM ALL OVER IOWA

Wilton.
Andrew Wilson, aged 80, and one of
the earliest settlers of Cedar county.
died at his home in Wilton. Mr.. Will
son settled in Cedar county in 1889.
Creston.
George r. Johnston, a we'll known
and wealthy citizen of this city, died
at Oklahoma City. Mr.. Johnston was
we'll advanced in Masonic circles.
Davenport.
Rev. Thomas Mackin, pastor of st.
Joseph's church, Rock Island, passed
away Friday afternoon at $3.50 o.
clock He had been ill for many
weeks and his death had been expected
hourly, for several days.
Sigourney.
The Bruins Klett case, in which Mr..
Bruins sued Mr.. klett for $4,000 for
was settled last week out of court Mr..
Klett rendered an offer to accept judg-
ment for 5000 and costs. The offer
was accepted and the case was dis
missed
Packwood.
Rinaldo Sanchez died recently from
injuries received one week ago by be-
ing thrown from a broncho, and alight-
ing on his side on a fence post. De-
cease was "a years old and highly
respected He leaves a Widowed
mother, two brothers and four Sis
tiers.
Cedar Falls.
Driving brskly in a sleigh behind a
frisky team. Pat Corbley 90 years of
age came to the city Satl Ivy to do
some trading. Notwithstanding the
,lrifted condition of the highways he
drove along as pert as any young man
In the country. He passed several
teams on the way and when he reach
ed the city he climbed out of his sleigh
with as much agility as a man of forty.
Mr.. Corbley resides three miles west
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-02-22

But excellent work on the part of the
fire department soon had the fire under
control, but the building and the con-
tents We're totally destroyed. The
building was the first brick ever erected
in the business district Of Centerville.
1t was owned by c. +. Howell, who
carried $1,000 insurance.
Bloomfield.
A meeting Of the Business Associa-
ton was held Wednesday evening.
which resolved in the temporary organ
iZation of the Chautauqua Stockhold-
ers' Association. The question as to
the adVisabilitty of having a summer
chautauqua here was settled O few
weeks ago, when a contract was made
with the Midland Chautauqua, setting
the dates for Bryan and LaFollette,
who will be the star lecturers of the
season.
Creston.
Sheriff Docksteader, of Madison.
county, who was in the city Sunday
to secure Amos Kingery on a charge
of forgery, brought the information
that Lon and Thos. Cue, of this city.
and man named Moore and his wife.
We're in Jail at Winterset under in
dictment on the charge of burglary.
The Cues and Moore and his Wife have
been travelling over the country be-
tween Winterset and Des Moines and
broke into a number of school houses
and kept themselves comfortable bv
burning up the coal found in those
places. They were travelling in two
large mover wagon. and when chased
from one school they would drive on.
TO the next one and repeat the perform
ance. They We're also discovered in
the act of leaving a farmers barn.
where they had loaded up their wagons
With portable articles There are six
lor seven indictments hanging over
them and the entire outfit are in "a fair
way to land In the penitentiary. Il
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-02-22
CHARLES NECUN DEAD
The Last Iowa Survivor of the
Famous Jayllawkcr" Band
Of Forty-nincrs
MARCHED THRU DEATH VALLEY
Only Three of the Company of Thirty
two Who Endured Fifty Days of
Starvation and Thirst to Finally
Roach tho Beautiful Santa Clara
vaIIey-Iowa News.
Special to Times Republican.

Special to Times Republican.
Mt Vernon Fob. 22. Charles Mcculn
died here at the venerable age OF SO;
He was the last survivor but one of
that terrible "Jayhawer' march thru
Death Valley, i'm 40 living east OF the
Sierra Nevada Three others, a little
woman aged 90 and two tottering old
men in California, now form with
Col. Cotton of Kansas City the latter
ed remnant OF that brave band OF
thirty-two who after 1ifty-two days OF
starvation and thirst In that arid
waste saw the sparkling water and
countless herds in the beautiful SANTA
Clara Valley.
Just eighteen days ago the annual
meeting of the "Jayhawkcrs" was held
In our village al Mr.. Mecum's nome.
This historic band has met every
year for thirty-tWo years in homes
scattered east and west absent mem
bers sending letters.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-02-22
Death of w. c. Kent.

Special to Times Republican.
Fort Madison, Feb. 22.The city was
greatly shocked yesterday when it wa
announced that ex-senator William G.
Kent had passed away very suddenly
at s a. M, while sitting with his Vic
at the breakfast table, death resulting
from hear. trouble, with which he had
l~en afflicted for several months.
William G. Kent was born in Central
county, Pennsylvania, Aug. 10, 1887,
and was, at the time of his death, 81
years old. He came with his parents
to Lee county in the spring of 1912, and
had become indeed a pioneer citizen,
having made this county his home for
sixtythree years. On Dec. "a, 1863.
he was united in marriage to Miss Sar-
ah Shepherd, and she, together with
one brother, Frank b. Kent, of Fort
Madison, survive him.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-02-22

of the city, For a man of his age he
is remarkably we'll preserved. To see
him move about one would not surmise
that he is fast nearing the century
mark ON his pilgrimage thru this vale
of tears.
Dubuque.
With q view to relieving to a certain
extent the men employed on the Du-
buque division of the Illinois Central,
the head officials located in Chicago,
have sent twelve men, six engineers
and six fremen, to this city, who will
at once consider themselves transfer
porary service.
Castana.
While il a fit Of dependency, Mrs!
r. Il. Counts. wife of a stock dealer
here, attempted to end her life by TAX
ing mixture containing carbolic acid.
1t was only by prompt and heroic med
ical treatment that her life was saved.
Mrs. Counts RASH act is said to have
been caused by family troubles. The
family is we'll known in this part of
Monona county having lived here for
many years.
Winfield.
Daniel Munshoxer, an old and re-
spected citizen OF Winfield, died here
Wednesday night at O'Clock He had
been in poor health for the last two
years, but was taken much worse last
week and continued to grow worse UNI
til the end. He was born in Westmore-
land county, Pennsylvania, Aug. II,
1929, having lived 70 the ripe old age
of seventy-five yeats and six months
of age.
CenterviIle.
A two-story brick building in the
center of the south side of the square
was DESTROYED by fire the other morn
ing and for a time the whole south
side was threatened With destruction.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-02-22
WEDDING WAS DELAYED.
Dickens Couple Waited Hours for the
Pastor, Who Was Snowbound.
Special to Times Republican.

Dickens Couple Waited Hours for the
Pastor, Who Was Snowbound.
Special to Times Republican.
Dickens, Feb. 22-The moving days
have again arrived and one can see
loads of household goods and farm i'm
pements on the move every day. There
is also quite an emigration from this
section to South Dakota. The Jones
Bros. are loading two cars today for
Egan, S. D., and others will follow
later.
A quiet wedding that created lit
tie excitement occurred in the village
of Dickens recently. The contracting
parties were Ed Miller and Elizabeth
Hawlmon. The hour for the ceremony
was fixed at high noon, but when the
hour arrived the minister engaged for
the occasion did not put in an appear
ance. 1t later developed that the min
lister, Rev. N. Fl. Flut, of the M. Z.
church, was In Lake Park. He had
started for Dickens, but got stuck in
a snow drift near Spirit Lake, and
could not reach Dickens on time. The
bridal pair waited patiently until 1880.
Rev. c. G. Oxley, pastor of the Con-
gregational church, was then called in