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The Redwood gazette., 1906-02-21
Tonic Effect of Laughter.

We are not disposed to say anything
about the physiology of laughter, but
we are prepared to affirm that as a
tonic there is nothing within the pos
sibilities of human experience that can
match a good, hearty laugh. There is
something democratic about a laugh
that makes it impossible to distinguish
whether it is a prince or a plebeian
who is moved to merriment. Hardly
greater tragedy could be perpetrated
than to wrest the power of song from
the birds. but that would be a small
calamity compared with the filching of
laughter from life. If the conditions of
this world could be such as to afford to
every human being the frequent en-
joyment of pure, hearty peal of
laughter, there would be no need that
other favors be conferred. This alone
would be ample testimony that happi-
ness was paramount in the lives of
men.-Baltimore Herald.
The Redwood gazette., 1906-02-21
A Gamble SuperStitiOn.

They were playing a quiet rubber OF
whist and had called for new deck Of
cards. One of the players was an old
timer, q card player of years of eX
perience, and he took up the old worn
out cards and put them on the window
SILL Throw them in the fire." said
the young man who was his partner
what" said the elder. Throw pack
Of cards in the fire? Young man, you
don't know what you are talking about,
l wouldn't do it for $1,000" why
not?" Superstition" was the answer.
Burn pack of cards and they'll never
give you another hand and will mock
you to the last. They're bad enough
at best, but you never saw a gambler
curse the cards or abuse them or burn
them or otherwise i'll treat them. He
doesn't dare to. | know successful
card player who did it. He was dwell
ing on velvet then. In year he was
beggar, and he never Won game
worth mentioning forever after It's 4
whim, but the gentlemen of the cloth
of green respect it. They won't burn
pack of cards"
The Redwood gazette., 1906-02-21

husband Of the beautiful daughter
of the former county auditor who
cared for him when pauper, the
father Of two beautiful children,
and having as his cashier in the
bank the other daughter Of his
county auditor friend, whose father
has for several years been chief
consul to Norway, through the
efforts of the limbless boy he sue
cored when in adversely. Here is
an inspiration for poor and unfortu-
nate boys, showing what pluck and
energy will do. Editor. T.
The Redwood gazette., 1906-02-21
TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO.
What Happened to Michael ]. Downing
and How He Has Since Won Fame.

Capt. Whitney of the Marshall
News Messenger was going over his
files of 25 years ago recently and
he dug up the following paragraph
relating to Hon. M. j. Bowling,
now residing at Olivia, and wrote
the comment which is enclosed in
brackets beneath the item:
Michael ]. Bowling Suffers Freez-
ing Another terrible case of freez-
ing occurred during the severe cold
snap, in which Michael J. Bowling,
a lad of only fifteen years, living
near Candy, was the victim. DIR.
Andrews of Marshall was called,
and was assisted by DR.. Farnsworth
of Candy. 1t was necessary to
amputate both of the boys legs
just below the knee, his left arm
below the elbow, and the thumb
and fingers of his right hand each
at the first joint. The boy survived
the operation in a wonderful man
ner, and is now getting along nicely.
1t is a pitiable case, and the future
prospects of a life, without legs,
and with but one arm, and with
dismembered fingers upon the re-
naming hand, cannot be pleasant to
contemplate.
LJan. 19, 1906. 1t is twenty-five
years since the foregoing paragraph
was written. While at that time it
was pitiable to contemplate the fu-
ture of the dismembered boy, at this
time it is rather pleasant to contem-
plate that future as it occurred.
Young Bowling recovered, was sent
to school as a county charge, board
ed by the county auditor, completed
his education by money raised by
selling photographs of his pitiable
condition, taught school, bought
and edited a newspaper, held a
county office, was assistant clerk of
the house of representatives, then
two years chief clerk, then repre-
sentative and was elected Speaker
OF the House, secretary of the state
editorial association, secretary and
executive officer of the Republican
National League four years, was in
the confidence of Presidents Harri-
son and Mckinley, and national
leaders, sent on secret mission to
the PHILIPPINE Islands by President
Mckinley, candidate for congress.
now president and manager of an
important bank in Renyille county
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The Redwood gazette., 1906-02-21
VESTA.

Miss Lena Bendix of Echo has
been visiting her brother and family.
A baby girl made it's arrival at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. E. Kratzke
Tuesday.
A baby arrived at the home Of
John Rohlick southeast of town last
Tuesday.
. Miss Agnes Fludine of Balaton is
the guest of Mrs. J. A. Shaeffer
this week.
Mrs. Wilson of Redwood Falls is
visiting with her brother, J. Frazier
and family, this week.
Joe Jedlicka left for the northern
part of the state last week, where
he will visit his brother.
Orson Wells and wife Of Redwood
Falls visited with Miss Vesta Davis
at the hospital last Tuesday.
Miss Mamie OFT was united in
marriage to Mr.. Herman Kohls
Wednesday, Feb. 7th. The wedding
was very quiet affair. Their many
friends extend congratulations.
A play "The Old Maids Conven-
tion," given by twelve ladies of this
place last Friday evening, was a
source of great pleasure to all who
attended. The ladies had dressed
up in style which, in appearance,
seemed quite "old maidish." After
the entertainment dainty luncheon
was served. The proceeds are to be
used for fixing up the rooms Of the
Vesta school house.
The Redwood gazette., 1906-02-21
Oath NEWS.

W. A. Hauck and B. F. Bulen re
turned home on Friday.
Albert Emerson of Lamberton paid
political visit to Seaforth one day
recently.
Dad Tuttle and wife of Belview
dined with G. R. and wife of this
place on Sunday.
A. A. Hanna and wife were the
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Shaeffer of
Wabasso on Sunday.
Mrs. Peterson and son, Johnnie,
OF Belview were guests of James
Longbottom and family over Sun
day.
Q. S. Weir left on Sunday evening
for Sioux Falls, S. D., where he has
accepted the position of bartender
in the saloon of the Cataract hotel
of that city.
Mrs. N. B. Andersen and Miss
Leila Goodrich were the guests of
the latter's parents, S. S. Goodrich
and wife, and sister, Mrs. Geo. H.
Johnson, on Sunday.
F. Hassenstab and Mrs. Geo. H.
Johnson left for St. Paul on Monday
the former to attend the A. O. u.
w. grand lodge, and the latter as a
delegate to the Degree of Honor
grand lodge.
The Odd Fellows give their annual
ball in the Nestaval 3hall on the
evening of Washington's birthday,
music by Kramer's orchestra. Sup
per is to be served by the D. of H.
in the A. 0. U. w. hall. A cordial
invitation is extended to everyone
to attend.
The Redwood gazette., 1906-02-21
BIRTHS AND DEATHS.
Former Show Big Increase over Latter in
Redwood County.

The following is the report of the
numerical list of births and deaths in
the various precincts Of Redwood
county during the year 1905, accord
ing to a filing made in Clerk of Court
Warmers office by the secretary of
the state board of health and vital
statistics. In some cases few sup
Elemental reports for prior years are
included, and in case there are any
errors town clerks and health Of
ficers should report the same to the
state secretary or to the clerk Of
court:
The Redwood gazette., 1906-02-21
STRONG FERRINGTON.

The marriage of Miss Ida May,
only daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Luke
M. Ferrington, to Harry J. Strong
of Worthington, will be solemnized
at the home of the brides parents on
Drew street in this city commencing
at 8 o'clock this evening.
DR.. H. V. Givler of the Methodist
church Of this city will offic:-
ate. The bride has been a Salvation
army lassie in this city for number
Of years, and her wedding gown is
of that blue cloth adopted for the
lady workers of the army the world
over. She is beautiful girl and has
many friends and well-wishers in
this city.
After the wedding ceremony the
party will repair to the home of the
brides grandmother, Mrs. O. A. Ma
son, where luncheon will be served
to all.
The couple will remain with rela-
tives and friends in Redwood Falls
for few days, after which they will
leave for their future home on the
magnificent farm Of Senator Daniel
Shell, near Worthington.
The Redwood gazette., 1906-02-21

Ed. Wichman and Carl Kemfor
drove to Morton Sunday.
Fred Finger and wife of Willow
Lake visited with the Ristow family
Friday.
Valentine week is over, which
causes some to ask themselves what
is next?
B. A. Eaton and wife spent Sun
day with G. Sonnabend and wife in
the country.
Jos. Epple, wife and daughter,
spent a week in the twin cilies, re-
turning Monday.
Mrs. Frank Aftermath of Wanda
spent portion of last week with
Otto Kuehn and wife.
H. Bendixen retired from the firm
of P. C. Nissen & Co., and Mr.. Mis-
sen continues the business.
Aug. Hartwick and family left
Saturday for Sleepy Eye for sew
eral days visit with relatives.
F. J. Schlekau and family left for
st. Peter during the week, where
Mr.. S. expects to find employment
Thursday we observe the anniver-
sary of Washington's birthday. In
the evening there will be an enter.
tainment given by our school to
which all ladies should bring a b; s.
ket of lunch to be sold at auction.
The Redwood gazette., 1906-02-21
NOTICE.

The fifth annual meeting of the stock
holders of the Redwood County Rural Tele-
1906, at p. M. at the court house in Red
wood Falls, ,for the purpose of ,electing di-
rectors and transacting such other bus
mess as should come before the meeting.
Redwood Falls, Mimi. Feb. s. 1906.
w. II. GOLD. Pres.
27-3t A. G. MILLER, Sec.
The Redwood gazette., 1906-02-21
Guaranteed Cure for plies.

Itching, Blind. Bleeding Protruding Piles
Druggists are authorized to refund none,
if PAZO OINTMENT fails to cure in to Il
days SOC. 22-52t
The Redwood gazette., 1906-02-21

A good farm horse for sale.
27-3t. CUMMINS & DRIPPS.
F. A. Gray is attending a meeting
of the grand lodge, A. O. U. W., in
session in ST. Paul this week.
Tombstone epitaph., 1906-12-23
An Old Arizonan
 Passes Away

Tuesday, death claimed the oldest resident of Tucson and, without doubt, one of the oldest persons in the world, when Mrs. Salano M. Sosa passed ava y of old age. Mrs. Soss was III years old and had been a resident of Pima county for sixty-nine years, Not withstanding her advanced years, Mrs. sosa was bright mentally almest to the hour of her death. The Tucson Citizen says of the deceased:
 "She was born in Cocospers, So- nora, on Christmas Day, l795. When she came to this vicinity sixty-nine years ago, there was no settlement in what is now Tucson. The soldiers had not yet reached this section and the Apache Indians were blsodthirsty then and were on the warpath, as they were in later years. The settlement at that time was at San Xavier Mis- sion, although Sthe old adobe church across the river was in uss."
Tombstone epitaph., 1906-12-23

There has been a tremend- ous development in the news paper press of the Territories New Mexico and Arizona in the past two years. The number of papers has greatly increased, and the quality has increased threefold: What most impresses the casual reader of these papers is the intense loyalty of each to its home community, coupled with breadth of view that would make a sensitive cas- tern metropolitan ed to r ashamed of his provincial ig- norance.-El Paso Herald.
Tombstone epitaph., 1906-12-23
Improvements for
 Arizona's Asylum

Dr. Ray Ferguson, of Nogales, su- perintendent of the territorial insane asylum, will ask the coming legisla. ture to make an appropriation for the asylum.
 He stated that s hospital. . cold storage and ice plant and an addition to the dining room are badly needed. It is estimated, according to the Git. izen, that it will cost about SIS, 900 to build hospital for the asylum.
 There are at present 270 patients in the asylum. Owing to the large num- Der and the fact that room in the asylum is limited, no private patients are taken and only those unfortunate people who are committed through the regular legal channels are admit ted.
Tombstone epitaph., 1906-12-23

The territorial treasury will shorty
 be enriched by 8 flood of tax money from the various counties.
 There will very shortly be due to the Guarantee Trust Co. of New York little matter of $67, ,424.I3 to take up interest coupons on the Arizona fund ing bonds. There will be he d out from the tax receipts from the respect i've counties which have had their bonds funded. and from the city of Tombstone, the following amounts: Navajo, $250; Apache, $10S6S4; Co- conino, $3975.03; Mobave, $2634 .os; Yavapai. $S46S 50; Yuma, $22l9 7s; Pinsl, $3403.A3; Maricopa, $7O4O.sI, Graham, $36S4.l2; Tombstone, $435.- 3l; Pima county, figures not given Cochise is not included in the county funded indebtedness, this county pay ing of her own debt at the rate of sl3 900 yearly.
 These and other things have to be met by the money which comes in from the counties, besides the usual moth y pay rolls for the maintenance ,f territorial institutions and the ter .itorial officials and erks.
Tombstone epitaph., 1906-12-23

The Osler theory that peo- pie beyond the age of 65 are of no further use receives a dead knockout in the case of Mrs. Laura Ann Owen, of Rich mond, Ind, who, at the age of 9l years, entered her son S corn field and husked a row around a thirty-acre lot in a day without once stopping to rest. At dinner given her by her relatives she declared she believed she had the strength to do all the work she performed daily fifty years ago.
Tombstone epitaph., 1906-12-23
Professional Acrobat
 Dies In Arizona
Foreman.

The Phoenix Republican says that A. L. Furnas, professional acrobat, known all over the country for the last twenty years, died Saturday at Phoenix. Furnas, whose stage name was "Brazill," had travelled with many cIrcuses anu vaudeville shows. i,e was most famous for his head balanc- ing trick, acting as the base or pivot of the hun an pyramid. He was a man of immense strength, all signs of which his long illness of consumption could not entirely rob him.
 He came to Phoenix about 8 year ago. His wife isalso living in Phoenix but they had been separated for long me. Furnas died in poverty.
Tombstone epitaph., 1906-12-23

The annual report of the Department of Commerce and Labor, which has just been made public, shows that the immigration problem is not becoming any the less serious. If the Department of Com merce and Labor can adopt measures whereby the floods Of immigrants shall spread over the West instead of con gesting the cities of the East, the problem will lose its se- rlous aspect.
Tombstone epitaph., 1906-12-23

In Oklahoma there is some talk of electing an Indian first United States Senator from the new State. Three men are especially mentioned in connection with the honor Chief Pleasant Porter. the Creek Indian who is well known for his oratory; Chiel McCurtain, a giant full blood Choctaw. an Indian resident of Ardmore and one of the wealthiest men of his race.
Tombstone epitaph., 1906-12-23
Eminent Dec.ors Praise lts Ingredients.

We refer to that boon to weak, nervous, suffering women known as Dr. Pierce's Fayorite Prescription.
 Dr. John Fyfe one of the Editorial Stan of THE ECLECTIC MEDICAL REVIEW says of Unicorn root (HelOnids Dioicd) which is one of the chief ingredients of the "Fa- vorite Prescription
 "A "A remedy which inv arisbly acts as a qter- He continues Yin Helonias we have a medica- ment which more fully answers the above purposes thdn any other drug tctth ,chieh I am acquainted. In the treatment of diseases pe- culiar to women 1t is seldom that a case is seen which does not present some indication Tor this remedial agent" Dr. Fyfe further says: 1.-The following are among the leading indications for Helonias U nicoru root. Pain or aching in the back. with leucorrh9a; atomic tweal0 conditions Of the reproductive organs of women, mental Repression and ire Inability. associated with chronic diseases of the reproductive organs of women. constant sensation Of heat in the region of the kid neys: menorrhagia (ioodingI. due to . weak ened condition 0: the reproductive system; emenorrhea suppressed or absent monthly abnormal condition of the digestive organs and anBmic (thin blood) habit; dragging sensations in the extreme lower part Of the
 If more or less of the above symptoms are present, no invalid woman can do better than take Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescriptions one of the leading ingredi- CHIS Ol IS U TODt. IfeiOnl3S. and the medical properties of which 1t most faithfully represents.
 Of Golden Seal root, another prominent ingredient Of rFavorite Prescription.' Prof. Finley EllingwoOd. NJ. D., of Ben nett Medical College, Chicago, says:
 ~It is an important remedy in disorders of the womb. In all catarrhal conditions and general enfeeblernent. i. is useful.
 Prof. John NJ. Scudder. M. D.. late of Cincinnati, says of Golden Seal root:
 eIn relation to its general effects on the eysterD. tterv C no n1sdfefne fn use about uhSrh Ghsvy fs such oensvdl undnimity of opinion It is unSuersdLy regarded e us tonic useful in all debilitsted states"
 Prof Bartholow, NJ. D., of Jefferson Medical College, says of Golden Seal:
 svalusble in uterine bemorrbage. menor- rbagia (soodinO and congestive dysmenor- Ihces painful menstruAttonlr
 Dr. Pierce's Fsvorite Prescription faith fully represents all the above named in gredients and cures the diseases for which they are recommended
Tombstone epitaph., 1906-12-23
From Wednesdays Daily.

All jurymen have completed their labors and returned to their respec- tive homes.
 Ben Rice returned this afternoon to his home in Douglas. He expects to return here after Christmas, when the election contest case for Justice of the Peace of Douglas comes up before the district court.
 George Harrington is at present in Sonora, where he has gone on mining business. being interested with Well don Humphries in the vicinity of Moctezuma.
 Col. Vim. Herring, the we'll known Tucson lawyer, accompanied by his daughter, Mrs. Thomas Sorin, were incoming passengers on the morning train, being called here on business before the United States and district courts.
 Mrs. NJ. Howe, mother of Clerk c. R. Howe of the Board of Supervisors, left yesterday for her home in San Francisco, after a several months stay on & visit to her son and his family.
 Lee H. Landis, resident agent for the Southern Pacific railroad com pany at Phoenix. is spending q few days here on business before the dis trict court.
 Attorney Joe Morrison is in tn. city from Bisbee on business before the court. He has just returned from an extended trip to New York, where he was engaged in mining business.
 Dr. Morrison. of Benson, was in th' city yesterday, being called here te testify before the grand jury in thu case 0; H. k. Fisher.
 Between 5000 and s6OOO has al ready been promised the fnancia committee appointed short time az, to raise $40, 900 for the purchase of l, lot, building of Y. NJ. c. A. home il Phoenix, and its equipment with 1 large gymnasium, reading rooms ant other attractive features.
 Travelling men do not like the nev Southern Pacific train schedule fo Phoenix trips. Under the new sched ule it is necessary to leave on the Col den Gate limited to make direct con nections for Phoenix as the afternoon west.bound train arrives at Maricop too late to make connections.
 Trains are again running on tn G obe road, as the bents of the ol, bridge which were carried away by tn river have been replaced. The rca' crews on the Globe line are kept un usually busy in an endeavor to catcl up with the freight business.
 Postmaster Cassidy of Bisbee, who has teen here for a few days on busi ness before the United States court has returned to his home.
Tombstone epitaph., 1906-12-23
WEDNESDAY,, DECEMBER 19

The final reports of both grand ju. ries were submitted in court today
 The report of the territorial grand jury is published in another column.
 MORE RApIER INDICTMENTS
 The United States grand jury brought in eight more indictments against Rapier, which now make a total, it is said. of twenty-three in. dictments against him, all charging forgery of government checks. Ra- pier pleaded guilty to one territorial charge, and sentence is to be pro- nouRced tomorrow. He has entered a plea of not guilty to the United States indictments.
 Powell Jensen, 8 Bisbee youth, was indicted on two charges of having taken mail from the postoffice boxes in Bisbee. He was arraigned and took until tomorrow to plead.
 REPLACEMENT OF D. W. SIMPLE.
 When the case of the Government vs. D. W. Semple was called. the de- fendant's attorney, W. B. Cleary pleaded lengthy demurrer to the in- to the effect that some of the jury that returned .he indictment were prejudiced. The natter was continued over until to- morrow to allew time to get witnesses ,ere to give evidence alleged in the | demurrer.
 THE WILLIAMS CASES SIX. Williams entered plea of not 'uilty to both indictments against i'm. Attorney A. R. English on 'ehalf of his client asked to have the ases go over for the term. Objection Tas entered by the prosecution and he cases set for January 3rd and 4th then a special venire of trial jurors Till be summoned. ]
Tombstone epitaph., 1906-12-23
PUBLIC. IS AROUSED.

The public is aroused to 6 knowledge ofthe curative merits of that great med
 cinal tonic. Electric Bitters, for sick stomach, liver and kidneys. Mary H. Walters of 546 St. Clair Ave, Colum. bus, O., writes "For several months, I was given up to die. l had fever and sgue. my nerves were wrecked; could not sleep. and my stomach was SO weak from useless doctors drugs, that could not eat. Soon after beginning to take Electric Bitters, obtained relief, and m s short time I was entirely cured.
 usrsnteed at all Druggists; price 5Oc
Tombstone epitaph., 1906-12-23
COMMITTEE ON RESOLUTIONS :.


 To the Foreman:-Your committee appointed on resolutions of thanks to court officers beg to submit the fol- lowing report:
 Resolved-That a cordial vote of thanks and appreciation be extended the Hon. Fletcher NJ. Doan, judge of the district court, also to District At. torney Thos. Flannigau, for the uni :ormly courteous attention, prudent counsel and material aid extended this body during their deliberations. To them, in conjunction with the sheriff and various court officers, this tody feels indebted; the prompt ser vices rendered enabling us to conclude our labors expeditiously.
 We also voice the sentiment oI ti.iis body in experimenting our efficient foreman, Mir. E. J. Jacklin, who has been active and alert in his duty. (Signed) B HATTIcH,
 H W ECKERMAS,
 CHAs HANSEN,
 JOHN A FITCH.
Tombstone epitaph., 1906-12-23

Tom Edison claims that he can make an automobile for S200 that will last for fifteen years. But why should any body want an automobile that will last as long as that? We'll all be iyingin less than fifteen years from DOW.
Tombstone epitaph., 1906-12-23

A juvenile court for Ari- zona is one of the Territory's needs which will be advocated during the coming Legisla- ture oy J. F. Maboney, Super intendent of the Territorial Industrial School at Benson. We want as the Judge of that court an officer who has been a boy himself" says MT. Ma honey.
Tombstone epitaph., 1906-12-23
RECOMMENDATIONS

Owing to the exhorbitant amount it is costing this county in running the justice courts. we feel 1t our duty to submit the following resolution: Resolved that law be drawn and introduced in the next legislative as- sembly ot the territory of Arizons placing tine offices of constables and justices of the peace in each and every county of the Territory on a salary basis.
 Resolved further, That law be drawn and introduced ct the same time, providing for the election of county assessors instead of their ap- pointment as is now provided.
 Respectfully submitted,
 E. J. JAcKLIs,
 Foreman.
Tombstone epitaph., 1906-12-23

Instead of burning cotton seed to get rid of it. d practice that was followed in years gone by in some portions of the South, last year 4,500,0OO tons of cotton seed were bought from Southern plan ters, for which the sum of $75 OOO, 1000 was paid.