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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-11-10
FIRST USE OF THE "WEED."
Men Recall Narrow Escapes of Their
Boyhood Days.

The boys who had drawn their
chairs out in front of the hotel, to get
any little breeze that might stir, were
talking about tobacco. Said one: 81
was the lucl1iest fellow that ever lived
when l began the habit. A great
many times | fooled my mother, who
would believe me on sight. But my
father came in on me in the kitchen
once when l actually had a pipe in
my mouth, drawing at it and emitting
a cloud of smoke.
"He did not need to say anything.
/ knew.
Papa / said, 4 am not smoking.
l have just lit the pipe for Mary and
l passed the pipe to the cook with as
confident an air as l could assume.
"Bless her soul, she took it, and
went on smoking, and my father went
on his way, satisfied"
81 had a worse time than that" said
the next man. "My father came upon
me with a large chew of tobacco in
my mouth. Said he: Son. aren't you
chewing tobacco?' l gulped the whole
thing down, held my face as straighth
as l could, and said: 'N-no, SIR
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-11-10
LOOKS ON. THE BRIGHT SIDE.
One Old Maid Not Willing to Admit
Lot Sad One.

First--However dreary the outlook,
as you wait for Prince Charming to
show up, it is infinitely pleasanter
than some find it who sit up waiting
for their husbands to come home!
Second-As you read the divorce
cases, and the stories of deserted
wives and mothers, throw envy to the
winds and be glad that you missed
those merctes, anyway, as we'll as
whatever led 20 these examinations.
Third-A happy old maid is easily
possible, as is an unhappy Mrs.
Fourth-Be cheerful over the fact
that no man is afraid to be agreeable
to you because of your jealous hus-
band-and enjoy all the attentions
that come your way, from men, and
women, too.
Fifth-If you feel a bit lonely now
and then, look about among the "eli-
gibles' Of your acquaintance and see
how many Cor how few of them all
you would be willing to pour break
fast coffee with conversation for 365
times year.
Sixth-Rejoice and be exceeding
glad that there is no one to smooth
his locks with your sidecomb because
he doesn't know what the - has
become of his military brushes.
Seventh-Take all the comfort you
can in the thought that on bargain
day" you don't have to get home at
a certain hour or minute on pain Of
a refrigerating process if your hus-
bands dinner is late.
Eighth-Be glad, too, that when you
go to the bank for new supply of
the "needful' you are not obliged to
explain why you need it or what you
did with that 'last months five dol
lars" Not all men cough up" as
readily as the cashier does.
Ninth-Remember with gratitude
that cit is never too late to mend"
nor to marry, and be sure to keep
your mending Tor marriage) basket
ever in view of the man whose cap
ture will make you eternally happy.
Tenth-'If at first you don't sue
ceed," don't give up the ship, but
wisely deny defeat and do some more
until you make the lucky run which
will enable you to choose whether you
will have Dearly beloved wife of
-" carved on your tombstone, or
merely miss, "-N. Y. Herald.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-11-10
ELECTION RESULTS.

The result of the election on Tues
day throughout the country may
be written down as in the main
satisfactory to the Republican party
and the leaders thereof. 1t was not
a victery however to enthuse over.
There was no tremendous sweep
such as characterized the election of
two years ago. Republican principles
have nevertheless been upheld and
the country can settle back to the
work-day affair of life with the
knowledge that there is to be no
change in the control of national
legislation which can affect pros
perity for the next two years. Con-
gress is safely Republican although
the majority in the lower house has
been cut from la to about half that
number. The former majority was
unwieldy as was shown by the diff
Guilty In handling important mat
tiers during the last session. The
Senate will not be affected by the
recent election and the Republicans
will stain voting strength nearly
double that of the opposition.
The nation rejoices over the de-
feat of Hearst and Hearstism in
New York, but Hughes majority Is
not sufficiently large to clear tie
situation permanently. Hearst will
continue his agitation and will de-
vote his money and energies to
capturing the nomination for presi-
dent two years hence. He cared
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-11-10
MARRIED WOMAN HE LOVED.
Romance in Life of Heir to the Throne
III of Austria. skE, i


The one romance of the Archduke
Francis FerdiHands of Austria's life
has been hisaoVe. for the Countess So
phie Chotek, a member of noble b.
hemian family, and formerly one Of
the ladies7in.waiting OF the Archduch-
ess. Isabella. Their union was at first
opposed by the emperor, for it was
quite unfit that the heir to the crown
should wed a non-royal lady; but,
remembering no doubt the sorrows
brought upon his house by loveless
marriages, he at last gave his consent,
and in the summer of 1900 the Count
ess Sophie Chotek became the wife
of the Archduke Francis Ferdinand,
when she received the title of the
princess of Hohenberg. This lady will
never be empress of Austria, for the
marriage was a morganatic one, and
before it took place the archduke re-
nounced all rights of succession to
the throne of Austria-Hungary for the
children born to the union, and at the
same time he took a solemn oath that,
after his accession to the throne he
would never confer on his consort SOW
ereign honors. Francis Ferdinand is
a man of his word, and his children
will be well provided for by the great
wealth of the family of Este, which
is now his, so one may be quite sure
that he will never seek to set aside
his promise. His heir, as sovereign,
will be his nephew, the Archduke
Charles Francis.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-11-10

The ethics of home correspond in
a large measure with ethics of So
ciety. All these virtues which are
crowned jewels having the highest
civilization have their inception in
the home. The glory and charm of
womanhood and manhood, the
niceties of character which give
distinctiveness and beauty to child
hood and youth, the adjustments of
personal and domestic relations
within the home, the education of
theimpulses budding susceptibilities
and growing powers Of children all
fall within the power of home
ethics.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-11-10

A story is going the rounds of the
press that a printer ins Joplin,
Missouri, who inherited forty tEons
sand dollars, has refused to take the
money Every printer who sets
the stake" has "a fit of laughter.
The reporter who invented the
story probably had loo much ZINC
in his blood to,think of anything
more preposterous.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-11-10

ESTATE of Frederick Sedbrook. deceased.
= State of Wisconsin. County Court of
Grant County-In Probate.
Notice is hereby given. that at the special
term of the 'ounty Court. to be held in and
for said county. at the court house in the
city of Lancaster, in said county. on the End
TUESDAY of Dec, A D., 1906. being the
18th day of Dec. 1906, at the hour of
ten o'clock in the forenoon. the following
matter will be heard and considered;
The petition of Mary E. Sedbrook, as adj
min1stratriX of the estate of Frederick
Sedbrook deceased, for the examination
and allowance of her final account as such
administrators and for the assignment of
the residue of said e-tate to such persons
as are by law entitled thereto.
By the Court, E. b. GOODSELL
County Judge
Dated, Nov. Sth, 1906.
Brown x Brennan. AttyS'.
list ms. Nov. l0th last ms. Nov, 24O
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-11-10
HOW TO PURIFY "TAINTED"
MONEY,

The juvenile court workers of the
country have turned down John D.
Rockefeller's So, 900, 600 because it is
tainted, and will struggle along
without the aid of the Millionaire in
their work of regenerating the
tough youth of the country.
This may not be true, 1T being de-
MED; but if it should be so, the atti-
tude is about as narrow as it is pos
sible5for human beings to get; it is
a pin-headed proceeding altogether.
1t may be that John d. Rockefeller
is trying to purchase seat in
heaven. 1t may be that remorse, a
something that is gnawing deep in
to his heart, is forcing him to give
up money for good works; it is en-
tirely possible that he wants TO
helps purely because of his keen
sense of the needs of children.
Anyway, he Is willing to help. to
give money in bales and bundles,
and If there is a talnt attached to
those dollars the surest way to
launder and cleanse them is to con-
secrate them to works for humanity.
Tie crime of the age is not poll
tics, graft. trust breeding, rebates
or bribery.
The worse crime in this country
today is the failure to afford all
children an opportunity to grow up
educated, law abiding, healthful
menand women.
W. persist in expecting flowers
to grow on dunghills, and we leave
it tS a scattered few menLand
von1en to grapple with a problem
THAT'S going to need all the money,
all tie prayers, al. the efforts that
can De secured aro work change
for 1 be betterA
S4pposing John D. RockefelIer's
contribution would save a. few of
the daughters of the slums from
brot6el lives and make them res
pectable wives and mothers. Sup
posing these tainted dollars were
usedssto transform cigarette smoking
candidates for terms IN prison into
strong men.
1t can be done. 1t is being done in
a small way in every city where the
idea of moral cleanliness has taken
rOot.e
Why the dirtiest dollar that John
ID. ever wrested from a competitor
would emerge from its mission as
pure as when it came from the
mint.
Let's be sane. Lets hope that a
Mighty Something will move Rookie
teller to turn over ten times five
millions to practical philanthropy;
to the task of making good citizens.
Let's hope that it will fall into the
hands of good people who are not
so anxious TO administer a rebuke
to the rich that they forget the
poor.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-11-10

McGovern, the boiling republican
candidate for district attorney of
Milwaukee county, has been re-
elected by a small majority. An
other example of the staunchness of
the republican doctrines as per-
sonified by the Junior senator.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-11-10

Secretary of the Interior Ethan
Allen Hitchcock will retire from
President Roosevelt's cabinet on
March 4, and James r. Garfield of
Ohio, at present commissioner of
corporations, will succeed him.
Herbert Knox Smith, now assistant
commissioner of corporations, will
be appointed to Mr.. Garfeld's place.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-11-10
outIived His Usefulness.

City Chap-See here, your Internal
bull chased me half mile. If he had
caught me he would have killed me!
Farmer Hornbeak-Jesso! TIL poor
ole cuss hez got rheumatic so lately
that he amt good fer nothing hardly!
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-11-10
Awkward Phrase.

''You have one habit that you want
to get rid OF" declared the social
mentor.
What is that?" demanded Senator
Snitch.
when a colleague calls do not tell
the servant to show him up. Direct
that he is to be admitted"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-11-10

Senator Spooner has covered him
self with glory and prestige this
campaign and is now, as always,
the biggest republican of them all,
despite the detractions of jealous
pettifoggers who abuse people under
the cloak of reform and self-ag-
grandizement.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-21

and interest was expressed in the good
work
A heavy rainstorm visited the city yes
terday attended by much thunder and
tightening. The rain commenced about
1870 and continued until nearly 8. For the
first hour 1t fell in great sheets, the gov
eminent guage showing a fall of 2l.2
inches which indicates whole lot Of
water. A great deal of damage was done
to electric light wires, burning out trans
formers and fuses.
Miss Yanita Cribs left yesterday for
Raleigh, N. c., to resume her position
as teacher of elocution in st. Mary's col
lege, at st. Mary's, this year.
Miss Marilou Aston leaves this morn
ing for Vassar, where she will meter the
sophomore class this year
Mr. Ed Warren of Birmingham a popu-
lar former citizen of Tuscaloosa, is visit
ing DIR. j. c. Perkins Family.
Miss Bessie ]. Parker has gone to Raj
eigh, N. c., where she will be a member
of the faculty of the Peace institute this
year.
Mrs. G. B. Werner and children and Mrs.
s. e. Cade have returned from TSullahoma,
Tenn, where they have been spending
few weeks since leaving Monteagle.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-21
INTERESTING FACTS.
For Nearly Every Man, Woman and
Child.

A short time ago we published an article
recommending to our readers the new dis
covery for the cure of Dyspepsia, called
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets and the claim
then made regarding the wonderful cura-
tive properties of the remedy have been
abundantly sustained by the facts. Peo-
pie who were cautious about trying new
remedies advertised 10 the newspapers
and were finally induced to give Stuart's
Dyspepsia Tablets a trial were surprised
and delighted at the results. In many
cases a single package costing but so
cents at any drug store made complete
cure and in every instance the most bene-
fetal results were reported. From hum
dred or more received we nave space to
publish only few Of the latest, but assure
our readers we receive so many COM
mandatory letters that we shall publish
each week fresh list Of genuine. unso-
licited testimonials and never publish the
same one twice.
From james Yemmeisler Lacrosse.
wis: Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets are
doing me more good than anything |
ever tried and l was so pleased at re-
suits that / gave away several boxes to
my friends who have also had the same
benefits.
From Jacob Anthony Portmurray. New
Jersey: I have taken Stuarts Dyspepsia
Tablets with the best results had Dys-
nensia for years, and had taken a great
deal of medicine. but the Tablets seem to
take right a hold and | feel good. | am
a farmer and lime burner and | heartily
recommend to everyone who mas any
trouble with his stomach to use these
Tablets.
From Mrs. M X. West, Preston Mimi
/ have receiyed surprisingly good effects
from using Stuarts Dyspepsia Tablets.
gave one-half of my last box to friend
who also suffered from Indigestion and
she had the same good results.
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets are GER
tain cure for all forms Of Indigestion.
They are not claimed to be cure-ali,
but are prepared for stomach troubles
only, and physicians and druggists every
where recommend them to all persons suf-
fering from Nervous Dyspepsia, sour or
acid stomach, heartburn, boating or wind
on stomach and similar disorders.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-21
PostoffIce Appointments.

Washington, September 2O-(special)-
Postmasters appointed: Gravelly Springs,
Lauderdale county. Jesse T. Carroll;
Ponoka, Bib county, Joab o. Hum
phreys.
Rural carriers appointed: Neiberger
route 2, Ira A. Moore carrier, Wallace
Moore substitute; Orrville, route 2, Frank
w. Moseley carrier, Ernest S. Ellis sub
stitute.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-21
New Station About Ready.

Decatur. September 2O-(special. 1.-The
grading for the railroad tracks leading
to the new union depot is almost COM
pleted and work will soon start on the
laying of the tracks. The station has
been completed for some time and 1t
will be open to the public as soon as
the tracks leading to 1t are dowr. Tho
new station stands near the old one and
is one Of the handsomest structures of
the kind in North Alabama. This station
will be used by the Southern and the
Louisville and Nashville railroads.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-21
Attractive Fall Opening. Free Souvenirs

On Saturday, September o. Menter &
Rosenbloom Co., will hold their annual
fall opening. delightful display of all
that is new and stylish in mems, wom-
ems and children's clothing can be seen
Saturday. Useful and worthy souvenirs
will be given to every lady. The pub
lie is cordially invited
Menter &Rosenbloom Co. are located
at 2O20 First avenue, Birmingham Ala
They manufacture clothing at their fac
tory In Rochester. N Y. and retail 1t
throughout the country through sixty
four stores which they own. This firm
asserts that because of their enormous
business that they are able to sell on
the most liberal terms of credit at cash
store prices. 80
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-21
Demand 10 Cents as Minimum.

Meridian, September D.-(Special.)-Th
Lauderdale Cotton association at is meet
ing today decided TO hold cotton for the
minimum price, 10 cents and to refuge
to sell their cotton scs1 for less than
s18 per ton. The action Of he national a.
ISOLATION in Little Rock was endorsed,
snd the Ni.n soon Plan u~:sd rrun
the grower. About twenty-five delegates
will attend he state convention at Jack
son next Tuesday.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-21
CENTRAL COLLEGE
READY FOR WORK
Y. M. C. A. Official Gives Stag Lunch
con to Friends Of the organiza-
tIon In Tuscaloosa.

Tuscaloosa, September 2O.-(Special.)-
The session of 19O6-H at the Central col
lege has opened most auspiciously. There
was seventy-three boarding pupils in the
have engaged rooms are yet to arrive
This breaks the record for the first day
last year, and that in itself surpassed all
former records. A great many improve
1pents, have been made during the summer
and the work is not nearly done. Tho
preparatory department has been dispensed
with, and the rooms transferred into prac-
tice rooms. This, with some other
changes makes room for about thirty
more girls and it now looks like DR.. Giles
will have his limit very soon. The facul-
ty is in place and a fine years work is
certainly ahead of the Central. ]. P.
Ludebuehl, who was the director of music
at the Central for three years, spent last
year abroad. He studied plano and COM
opsition in Berlin under Europe's most
noted teachers. A string quartette of his
was performed at one of the public con-
certs, an honor that was not conferred
upon any other American composer this
year. Mr.. Ludebuehl is very cordially
welcomed back to Tuscaloosa.
B. A. Small, SECRETARY of the Young
Mems Christian association. gave stag
luncheon ut the new QUEEN City hotel last
Tuesday evening. The luncheon was given
in the interest Of the association, which
has grown very rapidly during the past
year and is very much in need Of build
ing Covers were laid for eighteen, and
a most elegant luncheon was served In
courses. Several interesting talks were
made BY prominent men of the town, after
which subscriptions were raised to the
amount of $3.50. The greatest enthusiasm
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-21
Skating Craze Reaches Decatur.

roller skating craze, which has spread
all over the country. has reached the
Decaturs and as result large skating
rink is being built in New Decatur and
it is said that another will be built at
an early date in Decatur.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-21

The governor has offered reward of
500 for the arrest of the murderers of
Eliza Bray of Pike county and RENTED
a fine of $50 against James Freeman for
violating the revenue laws of Montgom-
cry county The trial judge and solicit
tor asked for the remittance of the fine.
The nomination of John T. Masterson
for congress by the republicans Of the
Eighth district has been certified to the
secretary Of state.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-21

Athens. September 90.-Edward Smith.
an old and respected Confederate SOL
dier, died at his home here few days
since, aged rs years. He was a native of
the county and a man greatly beloved
He was a member Of the Masonic order.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-21
Wadsworth In Race.

w. W. Wadsworth a rich lumber man
of Autauga county, has been nominated
by the republicans to oppose II. s. Dos
ter for the state senate from the FIJI
teenth district The nomination was
made Wednesday afternoon at COM
blned meeting of republicans and popu-
lists at Thorsby. The meeting was called
by L. H. Reynolds, chairman Of the dis
trict committee of the republicans, and
presided over by w. f. Aldrlch of AL
drich 1t is claimed that the district can
be carried by Mr.. Wadsworth II Autauga
county will give him fifty-two votes.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-21
NEGROES CHARGED
WITH BURCLARIES
Gang in Selma Not Yet
Broken Up
MALLORY CALLS MEETING
Executive Committee VIII Consider
the Harrls-compton Contest In
Montgomery on October 8.
Other Selma News.
CALLS MEETING

Selma. September O.-(Special. 1.-The
two negroes. Cater Wood and Pearly Tur-
ner, who were arrested last week on the
charge of burglary, three different houses
having been entered by them in the past
month, were given a hearing before the
Mayor this morning and bound over In
the sum of $500 as to Wood and $500 as to
Turner. These two negroes have stolen
at least two thousand dollars worth of
Jewelry and valuables in the last few
weeks. and they will work out a good sea-
son Of time In the coal mines of the state.
The arrest of the two negroes has not,
however, broken up the gang that has
been terrorizing the people. Nearly every
night some intruder is shot at and scared
away from different residences. The wom-
en- folks have become considerably alarm
ed over the continued burglares and at
tempts at house breaking, and the city
authorities have been requested to put on
five extra patrolmen to serve from
p. m. to a. m. until these marauders are
caught
State Committee to Meet.
The state executive committee of the
democratic party Of Alabama will meet in
Montgomery October 8. Chairman NAL
lory issued the call today. Mr.. Mallory
left this AFTERNOON for Hendersonville, N.
c., to join Mrs. Mallory, and will return
about October l, in time for the meeting.
The official call is as follows:
Dear Sir-A meeting of the state demo-
cratic executive committee is hereby call
ed to be held in the city of Montgomery,
at noon, on Wednesday, October 8, 1906,
for the purpose of hearing and considering
the contest of the nomination of the Hon.
John G. Harris by the Hon. H. C. Comp
ton; and any other contest that may be
brought before the committee, and for
such other business as the complttee may
determine to transact. Yours very truly,
II. s. D. MALLORY, Chairman.
Personal and General
Rosh Hashona, the Hebrew New Year,
was observed in Selma today by both the
modern and orthordox Jews. Broad street
looked deserted until o'clock this after
noon, all the stores practically on that
street being closed in observance of the
day. Services were held at Temple Hish-
kan Israel last evening and this morning,
and the orthodox Jews held services in a
hall over the Selma National bank.
w. A. Bellingrath of Montgomery was
the guest OF w. N. Brown of this city to-
day.
At o'clock this morning the patrolman
In the third ward was startled by two
loud reports of pistol Investigation dis
closed the fact that the negro night clerk
at the postoffce became frightened at
hearing some suspicious noises and fired
his pistol twice to scare the supposed bur-
glars off.
Mrs. ]. r. Butler and daughters have
returned from a six weeks visit to North
Alabama points.
Mrs. j. d. Fitzgerald and children have
returned from a pleasant visit to the
northern part of the state.