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The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1905-12-14
HONORED CITIZEN DIES
v. M. Thomson Dies After a Lin
gering illness.

Virgil Nj. Thomson died at 3o'clock
Tuesday morning at his home ON
Pine street. Although his death was
expected, the sad news was a shock
to the people of this city, where he
has lived for so many years. Personal
friends mourn him as personal
loss, and public men mourn him as a
public loss. All sympathize with the
bereaved family in their affection, and
all express sorrow and regret his de.
mise.
Virgil M. Thomson was born in
Ladoga, Illinois, September 20, 1856.
He came with his parents to Sank
Centre in 1866, and settled on the
Thomson farm. There he grew to
manhood. He married lydia Smith
November Is, 1882, in this city.
For several years he was employed
as clerk in this city, until he purchased
an interest with S. M. Bruce, grocer.
After four years he sold his interest
and went to California. Upon his
return he bought the old Bruce store,
and later took in John Mcclure sas
partner. After two years he disposed
of his share to G.. B. Brecount.
In October, 1904, Mr.. Thomson
went TO CdllIOTuld anu TculdluCu uuCll
last spring, hoping that milder
climate might prove benefit to his
health, but since his return has been
gradually growing worse.
Mr.. Thomson was member OF
the Masonic and the A. o. U. w.
lodges.
He was a genial, kind hearted
manly man, possessed OF many ex-
cellent traits of character. His in
tegrity was never questioned, and hs!
one fault was his generosity. All
who knew him were his friends for
such a man could have no enemies.
In his domestic relations he was q
model husband and father and in
business he was an honest upright
merchant.
The deceased is survived by a
widow and two children. The
daughters are Miss Laura, who is
teaching school at Staples, and Jessie
a student in the public schools. He
is also incurred by brother, EDGAR,
of Minneapolis, and sister, Mrs.
Eva McCauslin, of Spokane.
The funeral was held today, under
the auspices of Star in the West
Lodge, Masonic, of which Fraternity
he was a member, Rev. Oehler
officiating.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1905-12-14

precinct and the committee itself
should select the county chairman.
Every vestige of bossism in county
and state politics should be wiped
out. The delegations should 60 to
the state convention absolutely
uninstructed and after consultation
and deliberation select the guber-
material candidate. No man at the
present time can afford to be a
candidate for governor. Under
existing conditions a man who
"puts up an organization" or
tablishes "bureau" to secure the
nomination, ought to be beaten in
the convention for if such one is
not beaten there he will be beaten
at the polls. The campaign should
commence the morning after the
convention adjourns. The cam
paign funds should be raised by
voluntary subscriptions on the part
of republicans and no man should
be permitted to contribute an
amount large enough to put the
candidate under Obligations. We
believe that there are fifty thousand
republicans that would gladly con-
tribute dollar apiece for republican
success and ten thousand dollars
would elect man nominated in the
manner we have indicated.
The convention should adopt a
platform that means something and
stands for something and not filled
with meaningless platitudes, vain
glorious boasting, 1ndiscriminate
denunciatipn of the opposition and
replete with ancient history. 1t
should be short enough to b.
printed on a postal card and
interesting enough SO that every
voter would learn it by
heart.
The procedure outlined above
will bring glorious victory, any
other will bring disastrous defeat.
1t is up to the republicans of
whether they win or
lose.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1905-12-14
ELECT OFFICERS

During the past week, the several
lodges have elected the following
officers:
MASONIC
w. NC. A. Morse;
S. wa. w. Austin;
J. W.-Chas. McCracken;
Treas.-R. R. Kells;
Sec'y-P. Lamb;
s. Do. Schleusener;
]. D.-J. Johnson;
s. Sc. Suckstorff;
]. S.-J. D. Erwin;
TN. l.. Webb.
EASTERN STAR
M. M.-Helen Ingram;
M. P.-Horace Alden;
A. M.-Mary Kells;
Cond.-Gertrude Gilman;
A. Cond.-Reba Doolittle;
Secy.-Chole McNeice;
Treas. Skate Miner;
Warden-Nellie Allen.
SUBORDINATE I.O.O.F.
Noble Grand-F. w. Parker;
Vice Grand-H. A. Evans;
Secy.-J. Mcclure;
F. Secy.-D. Cleveland;
Treas G. M. Sprague.
crescent ENCAMPMENT
Chief Patriarch-JOhn Erwin;
Sen. Warden-D. Cleveland;
Scribe-George Rein;
High Preist-L. s. Bishop;
Treas.-C. M. Sprague.
REBEKAHS
Noble Grand-Pauline Dahlem;
Vice Grand-Annabel Erwin;
Secy.-Ethel Webb;
F. Secy.-Mabel Parker;
Treas.-Mrs. c.. M. Sprague.
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS
G.. CA. T. Watson;
v. CD. Mcclure;
Prelate-Rev. Garland;
K. R. S.-W. Benner;
NJ. of Geo. Fish;
M. NV. F. Perry;
l. G.-August Dahlem;
O. G.-Mel. Billed;
Trustee for three years-W. s. Dean;
Master at arms-L. Gingery.
A. o. U. w.
NJ. wa. D. Sutton;
F. O.-James Stevens;
O.-James Chisholm;
Recorder. w. Ward;
Receiver-R. Kells;
R.-W. Clark,
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1905-12-14

Quick Changes from hot to cold
and back again try strong constitu-
tions and cause, among other evils,
nasal catarrh, troublesome and of
fensive disease. Sneezing and snuff
ing, coughing and difficult breathing,
and the drip, drip of the foul discharge
into the thr0at-all are ended by
Ely's Cream Balm. This honest and
positive remedy contains no cocaine,
mercury nor other harmful ingredient.
The worst cases are cured in a short
time. All druggists, &c., or mailed
by Ely Bros, IS Warren Street, New
York.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1905-12-14
A Man Jumped

on the oven door of kitchen range
at G. Hillerud & Co.'s Hardware store
yesterday. He wanted to see how
strong it was. It stood the test be-
canse it was q "Monarch' and con-
structed to withstand hard usage.
Mr.. 1. r. West is explaining the
strong points of the range this week
to the ladies of Sank iCentre. Coffee
and biscuits served free.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1905-12-14

A Jolly crowd of folks gathered at
the o. 8. Cass home on Tuesday even
ing and Wednesday morning. The
occasion was an Epworth League
social. Not soul present but had a
good time, which accounts for the
affair running over until Wednesday
morning. A very dainty lunch was
served. The party was conveyed to
and from the Cass home in bob-sleds
About eighty-five people were present.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1905-12-14

The mission of "Early Risers'' is to
clear the way and give Nature full
sway. These famous little pills rid
the stomach and bowels of all putrid
matter, thus removing the causes of
headache, constipation, Sallow tom-
plexion,. etc. DeWitt'S Little Early
RiserS never grippe or sicken. A safe,
pleasant. perfect pill. Sold by all
druggists.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1905-12-14
Annual Meeting.

The annual meeting of the share
holders OF the First National Bank OF
Ssuk Centre will be held at it's bank
ing Office on Tuesday the 9th day of
January 1906 at 10 O'Clock A. M. for
the purpose of electing directors and
to transact such other business as may
come before the meeting.
F. w. Sprague,
3O-4t Cashier.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1905-12-14
CLARENCE MCDONALD DEAD.
Formerly q Well Known Resident
OF Sank Centre.

Clarence Mcdonald is dead. He
broke his leg in the lava beds
north of Blackfoot, and while trying
to get to his wagon, used his shot gun
as a support to hobble along on, broke
the gun stock, struck the breech on
the rocks as he did so, and received
his death wound from the accidental
discharge of the gun.-Southern
Idaho Mail.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1905-12-14
For Sale at a Bargain.

IS tons of hay in stack on my farm
six miles west of town. Also a COW,
two calves, pair bobsleighs, wagon
and other articles at my residence in
west part of town. Roy K. Pierce
14-2t-p
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1905-12-14

A righteous miser is not of as
much benefit to the world as a
generous sinner.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1905-12-14

The Herald is the only cou ntry
paper in Minnesota that has had it's
editorials quoted in the great Eastern
dailies.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1905-12-14

The Presidents message was a
remarkably strong document but it's
strength was materially diminished
by multiplicity of words. 1t was
four times too long. Had it's length
been reduced to two columns every
man in the United States would
have read it. As it is not one voter
in ten thousand will read it to
conclusion. What the President
lacks is the newspaper instinct.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1905-12-14

Poverty and Genius are twin
brothers. When a man gets rich
his ideas always take a vacation.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1905-12-14

In the language of those editors
in the second district who are
noises like post Office "andi.
dates, James Thompson McCleary,
the eminent stand patter of the
second, has been "promoted" by
being removed from ranking
of the Appropriations
Committee and placed low down on
the Committee. on Ways and Means
and "Jim" Tawney has been ''re
duced" by being taken off the
Committee on Ways and Means
and made Chairman of the appro-
priation Committee. 1t is funny
how you look at it.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1905-12-14

Knockers of evil are of as much
benefit to the world as boosters of
the good.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1905-12-14

The man who repents after doing
evil gets more credit in this world
than the man who refrains from
doing evil.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1905-12-14

When the workers all take hand
in the selection of candidates we
will have workers for officials.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1905-12-14

A man who cheerfully takes
things as they are will never have
an opportunity to take better
things.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1905-12-14

3O-4t
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1905-02-04
THOUGHTLESs WIT.

Wit that stings is akin to crime.
To hold up another to ridicule is not
witty, but vulgar. ..,. r,.
To laugh at another or to cause an
other to be laughed at Ia common.
The merry laugh and the joke 20
round, but somewhere there is an ache.
There is no pest like him, this man
whose thoughtless wit starts the laugh.
The man that makes others laugh at
some one else's expense is always caus-
ing suffering. .,&.
To start laugh is the ambition of
some men. The how or the where, the
why or the effect is never considered.
Wit is joy forever so long as it does
not base its success upon the misfor-
tunes, the peculiarities, the weaknesses
Of men. r
When a wit has to depend upon 9TH
ers' peculiarities for his subject matter
1t is time for him to close the 'wit
shop" and hang out the sign ITO Let"
indianapolis Sun.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1905-02-04
FARE OF THE GREAT.
The Favorite Dishes of Some Famous
~ Men and Women,

the FavOrtte Dishes of Some Famous
~ Men and Women, .
Queen Victoria is said to have given
mutton the preference in the line of
meats, and was .nowise offended if Of
fered ''the cold shoulder"
Queen Elizabeth was very fond of
roast goose. She was dining on this
when the good news was brought her
on Michaelmas day that the Spanish
feet had been driven. back. And ever
since that fowl has been to the English
feast of st. Michael what the turkey
is to our Thanksgiving day.
Henry VIII. was extremely fond of
beans and imported a Dutch gardener
to raise them, as in his day they were
only used by the upper classes-"a dish
to set before the king"
Napoleon's favorite dish was bean
salad, much cheaper in his time. but
equally good.
Louis XIV. was 'extravagantly' fond
Of dish made Of the eggs of various
birds, which cost 500.
George Eliot, while at Brook bank,
used frequently to walk over to the
farm where she purchased her vege-
tables and chat with the farmers wife
on gardening and buttermaking, who
was somewhat surprised at the great
novelist's conversation on such homely
topics and afterward remarked, ut
were wonderful, just wonderful, the
sight O. green peas that send down
to that gentleman and lady every
week" This was the summer Middle
march" was written.
George Sand not only liked sauces,
but excelle ! in making them.
Lincoln, in the days when he did his
own marketing, often stopped at a GER
tain shop for his favorite-gingerbread
He used to say, 1T swells up and
makes me feel as if I had had some
thing" =. .s..
,Stonewall Jackson delighted in buck
wheat cakes in season and out of sea-
son. ..,..
Ralph Waldo Emerson was fond of
pie, especially that made Of plums,
which he called the fruit of paradise.
DR.. Holmes, on the contrary, said
Of the peach, "When nature has de-
Hvered it to US in its perfection we
forget all the lesser fruits, and If not
found by the river of life an earth
born spirit might be forgiven for miss
ing it." - a..
Charles Summers private secretary
tells of the statesman's sweet tooth for
chocolate creams.
Andrew Jackson surrendered to ice
cream at first taste when Mrs. Alex
ander Hamilton introduced it into
Washington and swore his usual oath.
by the Eternal!' he would have it at
the White House. and he did-at the
next reception. .
Washington was noted for his fond
ness for hickory nuts, and the amount
he could consume.-What to Eat.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1905-02-04
Def,ninx HI. Position.

Years ago there was member Of an
eastern legislature named Murphy, a
good politician, but hardly statesman.
Indeed his notions of parliamentary or
der and debate were crude. He was
SO frequently out of order that the
speaker got in the habit of crying as
soon as Mr.. Murphy rose. ''The gentle
man is out Of orderv'
Once, in the midst of an important
and exciting debate, he leaped to his
feet. The house murmured, and the
speaker brushed him aside with the
usual remark, '"The gentleman is out of
arder?
T Murphy sat down, but presently he
was on his feet again.
"Mr. Prisidint, rise to a point of
order. In justice I must explain that
the thing ! intinded to say just now
when you called me to order had moth.
ing to do with what I did not say"
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1905-02-04
Fraud Exposed.

A few counterfeiters have lately
been making and trying to sell imi
tations of DR.. Kings New Discovery
for Consumption, Coughs and Colds
and other medicines, thereby defraud
ing the public. This is to warn you to
beware of such people, who seek to
profit through stealing the reputation
of remedies which have been success
fully curing disease, for over IS years
A sure protection, to you, is our name
on the wrapper. Look for it, on all
DR.. Kings, or Bucklen's remedies, as
all others are mere limitations. H. e
BUCKLIN & CO., Chicago. Ill.,, and
Windsor, Canada. mi,
The Remington Drug Company.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1905-02-04
WEDDINGS .lN WALES.
Quaint Customs That SttM Exist
Among the Peasantry.

Quaint Customs That still Exist
Among the Peasantry.
Some quaint customs still survivu
among the peasantry Of south Wales
at least in the remote villages. One Of
the oldest is the bidding" When q
young man and woman are engaged
circular is printed, known as IBID
ding letter." and distributed at market
and outside the chapels on Sunday so
that all may know of the event: The
form is always the same and runs az
follows: =,
AS we intend to enter the matrimonial
state we are encouraged by our friends
to make q bidding on the occasion at the
young mans fathers house (here follow
the address and date of the entertain
ment), when and where the favor of your
good and agreeable company Is most hum
bly, solicited, and whatever donation you
may be pleased to bestow on us will be
thankfully received. warmly acknowledge
ed and cheerfully repaid whenever called
Tor on similar occasion by your obedient
servants. JOHN EVANS.
.... JANE DAVIS.
All being ready on the day, a party.
goes to fetch the bride to the bidding.
She hides and has to be sought for in
all directions, but being at last found
Is escorted in triumph. Her procession
is met by that of the bridegroom. and
they all repair to the church, where
the wedding ceremony takes place,
after which all return to the groom's
house to make merry and to count the
gifts. These are generally in money
and vary from shilling up to half
sovereign. -. ......
Each item is carefully entered in
book by the bidding clerk" together
with the donors name, SO that it may
be repaid when he or she marries. AS
all the money will probably not be
called In for many years-some not at
all, If the givers remain single-the
young couple receive tolerable start
In life. Oddly enough, the bridegroom
is expected to provide the kitchen clock
and table, the glass cupboard and the
Kitchen dresser, also the bedstead. Each
of the young people is supposed to
bring half a dozen chairs, the brides
especial contribution being the bed
ding, the crockery ware, the parlor
table and a chest Of drawers. Things
are done methodically in that part of
the world.-London Tit-Bits.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1905-02-04
Royal Ridicule.

Queen Anne Of England and her hus-
band George, prince Of Denmark, had
great similarity Of taste. The two sub
jects that interested them most were
horses and dinner. A Jacobite allusion
to these pardonable weaknesses runs
thus:
There's Mary the daughter, there's Willy
the cheater, * ~
There's Geordie the drinker. there's Annie
the eater. Wv st@-' s.a
That King George II. of England was
not popular with his subjects is evident
from the following epigram, which was
published in London en- the death of
Queen Caroline: liz u.
cruel death! Why hast thou been un.
To take our queen and leave our king be.
hind? ... .3.-s.: s.s ga. & -.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1905-02-04

The Lord High Constable.

The lord high constable of England
was an official Of high rank in olden
times. The name is a contraction of
comes stabuli, count Of the stable, or,
as we should now say, master of the
horse. His functions were partly mill
tary, partly judicial and partly civil.
1t became hereditary Office to the
Staffords, by one Of whom, the Duke
OF Buckingham, it was forfeited in 1921
for high treason, and has never been
revived, save for specia! occasions, such
as coronation. This Office still exists
in Scotland and Is reserved for the
earls of Enroll. The present constable
OF the Tower, Of Dover, Windsor, and
other places is remnant of the old Of
fee, and the term police constable in.
dicates that the chief duty was to keep
the peace. a
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1905-02-04
Birds, Nests.

In Scotland naturalist has found a
golden eagles nest that contained q
rubber ring, carried thither by the
birds as an adornment. An observer in
California has reported that pair Of
golden eagles there decorated their nest
with sacks. when the kite builds
look to lesser linen," says Shakespeare,
abiding to the robberies committed by
those birds from the hedges where
linen was put to dry. The late Mr..
Booth described kind Of bower made
by some aesthetic eagles III Scotland.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1905-02-04
cA1ARRH
( THE
CLEANSING
AND HEALING
CURE FOR
OREGON FOR THE HoMEsEEkER,

The Lewis and Clark Exposition I'd
be held at Portland In the summer OF
1905 has drawn attention to Oregon
and its attractions as a permanent
abiding place. No other section has
SO many advantages in the way OF
mild climate, fertile soil, good markets
for all kinds Of farm produce and ex.
cellent schools and churches.
The Southern Pacific has issued
some interesting pamphlets descrip.
tive OF Oregon and its resources, which
will be sent free on application to
W. 3. Conan, general passenger agent
Portland, Ore.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1905-02-04
Homeseekers' Excursions.

{ The Chicago Great Western railway
will on the first and third Tuesdays
of each month sell tickets at one fare
plus So for the round trip to points
in Alabama, Florida, Iowa, Kentucky
Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota
Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina.
Tennessee, Virginia and Wisconsin.
For further information apply at any
Great Western agent or J. p. Elmer,
G. P. A., Chicago, Ill.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1905-02-04
Just as q fire

spreads in dry grass and weeds, so does an
Inflammation of the throat-the result of a
cold-grow down into the sensitive air
passages of the lungs. The cold, like the
fire, should be promptly dealt with. When
you begin to cough, use Aliens Lung Bal
sam. It will certainly heal the sore throat
and lungs and it may save you from con-
sumption.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1905-02-04
G.. n. n.
fAMES B. McPH1

5AMES B. MCPHERSON POST NO. 2, DE-
partment ef North Dakota, Grand Army Of
the Republic. Meets every second and
fourth Thursday in each month at G. A.
<. hall, Bismarck, N. d. Jos. Hare, Post
Commander; E. S. Pierce, Adjutant. Y
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1905-02-04
His Planets.

A young, gentleman was passing an
examination in physics. He was ask
ID, what planets were known to the
ancientsY Y
well, SIR" he responded, there
were Venus and Jupiter and" after a
pause 81 think the earth, but I am
not quite certain. London Tit-Bits.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1905-02-04
Imagination Run. Riot.

But" the publisher complained, .'.the
chief characters IN your story are a
man and a woman who go on making
love to each other for years and years
after they are married." ssa
Well" the young novelist replied,
you must remember this IL a work Of
fiction, ~ Chicago Record Herald.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1905-02-04
Preferred a Bird In the H.nd.

"Mr. Heavyweight" said the minis
ter. is willing to subscribe saO, 600 for
a new church provided we can get 9TH
er subscriptions making up the same
amount"
.as yet you seem disappointed" said
his wife.
q, Yes, ! was in hopes he would con-
tribute hundred dollars in CASH
Brooklyn Life. 55t
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1905-02-04
Only to the Inenperienced.

Miss June-You are married, Mrs.
March, and you ought to know. Do
you believe in love at first sight7 Mrs.
March docking grimly at Mr.. NJ
Well, ] think 1t can happen once.
Somerviile (Alassl Journal.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1905-02-04
n HARD Brua to lfake.

The very best poker players look 40
& they were caught stealing sheep
when they 80 to explain to their wives
how sorry they are they've got to 50
away on business New York Press.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1905-02-04
" shxIoc1..

Little Elmer Papa, what is Shy.
lock? Professor Broadhead-A Shy
lock, my son, 10 man who Is called so
BY the people to whom he lends money
because he expects them to pay It back.
Town Topics.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1905-02-04

MODERN BROTHERHOOD OF AMERICA.
Meets every 2nd and 4th Thursday of each
month in Oddfellows' hall. c. A. Hess,
president; Mrs Ida White, secretary.