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Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-06-06
FINGER RINGS.
They Are Circles OF Sentiment With
Histories Centuries Old.

They Arc Circles OF Sentiment With
Histories Centuries DID,
Old as sentiment itself is the
ring. Among the italians Of the
sixteenth and seventeenth centu-
ries it was customary for women to
give to their lovers rings which con-
tanned their portraits. These rings
were in the forms of two clasped
hands, in which a hidden spring
concealed the picture.
Another quaint. custom of the
long ago was that of breaking a
ring for betrothal. Such rings were
fashioned for the purpose, being
made Of two twin circles, and were
called gimmal rings, from the word
gemelli, meaning twins.
A ring of pure gold she from her finger
took,
And Just in the middle the same there she
broke.
ouoth she. AS a token of love you this
take
And this as a pledge I will keep for your
sake"
The gimmal was also a favorite
wedding ring for many years. Dry
den thus describes it in don Sc
bastian:"
A curious artist wrought 'em.
With joints 50 close as not TO be per-
ceived.
Yet are they both each others counter
part,
Her part had Juan inscribed and his had
Zayda.
In the modern fondness for rings
is seen a survival of the barbaric
love of display, of superstition and
of sentiment The habit of loading
the fingers with jewels, which Sene-
ca condemned in his day, saying,
"Our fingers are loaded with rings;
each joint is adorned with precious
stone" is stilL in favor with a class
in whom the barbaric instinct is not
yet exterminated, while many
modern belle would like to wear, as
did the Expresses Faustina and Do
militia, rings which cost 100000
and 100000. And she does often
wear, as did her Roman prototype,
"sardonyxeSe, jaspers and emeralds
on the joints Of her fingers"
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-06-06
John RoyIe,s Battle Run.

John A. Boyle, a Massachusetts;
man, took part in the civil war and
liked to tell about his experiences
At a meeting one evening he told
about the experience he had at the
battle of Bull Run as follows:
81 saw the men drop their guns
and run, so l dropped mine and ran,
too, but l was chased by one Of the
enemy, who had his gun in his hand.
| ran the fellow a good race for two
miles, and then | stumbled and fell
and was expecting him to come up
and shoot me. He didn't come, so
l looked around to see where he
was, and to my surprise saw him
sprawled out on the ground about
two yards from me. got up and
looked at him and saw that he had
died from apoplexy,"
Boyle's hearers asked what he did
next, and he replied, 81 wept for the
man that had run to DEATH"
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-06-06
CYPRESS WOOD.
Instances Where It Has Lasted Over .
Thousand Years.

Thousand Years.
The cypress is a VIGOROUSLY slow
growing tree, and its wood is just as
VIGOROUSLY durable. 1t is capable
Of not only resisting the action OF
the weather in a manner totally diff
ferent from all other woods, but is
wholly uninfuenced by immersion
in water over a lorg period Of years.
1t has many curious chemical prop
critics, which hold its fbers and 9TH
er constituents together so indis-
solubly that the ordinary changes
which break down the tissue Of or
! binary woods are in the cypress
wholly resisted.
Instances are known where the
wood of the cypress has endured far
more than 1000 years, leaving it
still in a solid condition, subj ct
only to the attrition of the ele-
mcnts, such as the gradual wearing
away one sees in exposed rocks. In
the lower valley of the Mississippi a
species Of cypress is extremely
abundant. And in New Orleans
some years ago, while some men
were eXcayating trench, a cypress
stockade was found which was
erected in 1880 by the French as a
protection against the Indians.
Some of the pieces. measured TWEEN
ty-one inches in width, with thick
ness of about twelve inches, and,
though it had been buried for so
many years, it was in perfect condi-
ton when exhumed, even the tool
marks being still clearly visible.
BY a series Of experiments ex-
tending over many years it has been
found that the cypress wood endures
the varying conditions of green
houses better than any other wood.
Greenhouses exposed to all the Vi
cissitudes Of heat, moisture and
changes of temperature show the
cypress timber used in their con-
struction to be practically unchang-
ed after more than fifty years of
use, and, being sufficiently tough
for the purpose, it is probable it
will come more generally into use
for building where a wood of great
resistance is required. Many old
doors made by the early Spaniards
in America are still as seryiceable
as ever, although exposed to most
trying climate.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-06-06
MEMORIAL DAY
Commemorative of Dead Who
Fell in Battle

For the North May both is Deco
ration Day; for the South it is
Memorial Day." With them it
is celebration; with US it is a
sad remembrance, says the Rich
mCnd Times-Dispatch. The beau
tiful custom was inaugurated in
the South when our wounds were
still core, when Virginia was a
military district, when most Of our
woTenSS dressed. in mourning, when
all the South was desolate and dis
consulate. Jefferson DAVIS was
still held as prisoner awaiting
trial for treason, and Virginia's
sons felt that they had no part in
the government. 1t was a season
Of sorrow and mourning, and it
was in that spirit and with the
black clouds hanging over US that
our men, women and children en-.
tered upon the Observance of Me.
mortal Day.
Some Of the old people feel that
the day as now observed is a des-
ecraticn, since the spirit Of old
has departed from the occasion.
But time heale all wounds. 1t is
not to be expected that the young
generation should regard the cere-
mory as their fathers and mothers
did. IL is well that the tension
has been relaxed. TIE good Lord
wills it so. Yet the day is not
lacking in reverence. The cere-
mony Is not an empty formality.
Our tribute is typified in the flow
ers and evergreens we strew-
honeysuckle for fidelity, sweet
william for gallantry, rosemary for
remembrance and their fragrance
ascends as an expression of our
gratitude to the Ten who fought
our battles and laid down their
lives for the cause to Us so dear.
We love them for their sacrifice;
we honor them for their courage;
we are thankful to them for their
example. Yesterday we spoke of
the chivalry of old; but the world
never saw more beautiful chivalry
than that which animated the Con-
fedeIate soldier. 1t was Southern
chlyalry that fought the wondrous
battles of the COnfederacy against
such terrific odds; and it was
Southern chivalry, no less, that
rebuilt the South and restored her
prosperity.
Memorial Day in Richmond has
a peculiar interest this year, as it
was the occasion OF the unwilling
of monument to one CT the
South's most distinguished soldier
statesmen-ex-Governor William
Smith.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-06-06
Elks VIII Haul Snow

Colorado Elks intend to have
the most unique entertainment al
the great Elks' reunion to be hello
in Denver next July that has ever
been given on the American cont
nent. Preparations are being
made to give a monster parade
which will have many unique
features.
There will be a delegation of
Elks from Honolulu, the most dis
tant lodge in the world from the
scene of the reunion.
There will be several tribes OF
Indians marching In the parade,
and it has been arranged to bring
down from the mountains along
he new "Moffat Road" several
carloads of Snow, which will be
hauled in floats in the line of
n arch under the July sun.
The snow is found sixty miles
from Denver at an altitude Of H.
900 feet, beside the railroad track,
end its appearance in the parade
will stamp the pageant as one Of
the most novel and remarkable
that has ever been known in the
history of the country,
The Elks of Colorado have
raised the sum OF 100000 to
spend IN the entertainment of the
visiting Elks, and the city will be
magnificently decorated and open
handed hospitality will prevail.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-06-06
Fraternal Orders.

Rockblidge Lodge, No. 90. l. D. o. F.
meets every Thursday night, at Odd Eel
lows Hail.
Lexington Lodge. No. GO, K. of P,
meets S,oiy Tuesday night, at Odd Eel.
lows Hall.
Liberty Lodge, No, 2, Daughters of
Rebokah, meets every Monday night, at
Odd Fellows Hall.
Mountain City Lodge, No. 81, Ancient
York Masons, meets LIST and Bird Mon
lay nights at Masonic Hail
Natural Bridge Council, No.1920 Royal
Arcanum, meets LIST and 5rd Friday
nights in each month, at Odd Fellows
Hall
Lee jackson Council, No so, Junior
Order American Mechanics, meets every
2nd and 4th Friday nights at Odd Fellows
Hall.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-06-06
Sens In Verse
Tho Wind In the Wood.

The wind is walking in the wood;
/ hear him whisper to the trees.
They stand as they have always stood;
They cannot wander where they please.
He murmurs TO them soft and low;
His witchery Is all I'm vain.
They start and trembe 10 and fro.
But firmly rooted they remain
For on n midnight wild and black.
When louder, fiercer came the call,
A birch tree In the tempests track
Once struggled to escape their thrail
And, 10, at day break she was found
From her companions torn apart.
Her leafy crest along the ground
Shattered and riyeh to the hearth
Phoebe Lyde.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-06-06
What to Do.

convincing plODl tlldt AllC hlQIlcyS dllu DlaN-
der are out Of order.
What to Do.
There is comfort in the knowledge SC
often expressed that DR.. Kilmer's SVamp-
Root, the great kidney remedy fulflls {, ny
wish in curing rheumatism, pain in the
back, kidneys, liver. bladder and every pat
Of the urinary passage. 1t corrects inability
to hold water and scalding pain in passing
1t, or bad effects following use OF liquor,
wine or beer, and overcomes that unpleasant
necessity Of being compelled to 90 often
during the day, and to get up many times
during the night. The mild and the extra
ordinary effect OF Swamp.ROOt is soon
realized. 1t stands the highest for its won
derful cures Of the most distressing cases.
II you need a medicine you should have the
best. Sold by druggists in SOC. and 81. sizes.
You may have sample bottle OF this
s %S1d'T bo0k t dIsS0y ,sIi, n,.,E S=,
more aboutit, both sent II Esss.II;Et.
absolutely free by mail. lsl ELY "
Address DR.. Kilmer & Home OF swampRoo,
Co., Binghamton, N. 7. When writing men
ton reading this generous offer in this paper.
Don't make any mistake. but remember
the name, Swamp-Root, Dr. Kilmer's
Swamp-Root. and the address. Binghamton,
N. T.. on every bottle.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-06-06

Sedlment or SCI
ting indicates an
unhealthy condi-
ton Of the kid
neys; if it stains
your linen It is
evidence Of kid
noy trouble; too
frequent desire to
pass 1t or pain in
the back Is also
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-06-06
Thousands Have Kidney Trouble
and Don't Know it.
How 10 Find Ont.

Fill bottle or common glass with your
water and let it stand twenty-four hours; a
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-06-06

No man is wholly contented,
only some of US don't worry as
much about II 40 others.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1906-02-02

Ray he runs up n says suthin
right n his ear. Could mt hear whit
I wus. Did n set. well. T. other Teller
he flew mad, n Ray he fetched i'm a
cuff, LUX tibet, with the back NV his
hand. Ye see, he did n know he he'd
been a-fghtin' Yankees, n he did n
like the idee Gentlemen says he,
I III night anybody, but ef this chap
amt a coward, he IL fight me him
self T. other Teller he off with his
coat n vest es quick es a flash n
picked up a sword Fight, then, ye
cub says he; an they flew at each
other hell bent fer lection. He wan
no fool with a sword, nuther, | can tell
We, tibet air spindlin' cuss. | see Ray
he'd his hans full. But he wus jes es
cool es a green cowcumber, eggZacly.
KEEP a-cufIin' t other sword, n let
i'm hit n lunge N feint es much es
he pleased. See he wus jest a-gettin
his measure, n / knew suthin' wus
goin' happen purity quick. Fust
knew he ketched Ray by the shirtsleeve
with the PINT us is sword n ripped it
L the collar. Scairt me so ! bit my
tongue watchin' NV 'em. They got
locked. n both swords came up : the
hits t'gether with a swish n a bans
LUX tibet. The blades chung, n they
backed off. Then Ray he begun t.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1906-02-02
THANKFUL PEOPLE.
They are Found in Every Part of
Paw Paw.

Many citizens of Paw Paw
have good reason to be thankful
for burdens lifted from aching
backs, which they bore patiently
for years. Scores tell their ex-
perience publicly. Here's a case
of it:
Mrs. w. +. Myers, whose hus-
band is employed at the engine
house, says: Il think | over-tax-
ed myself and brought on Sc
we're backache. paid little at
tention to it at first and it grad
ually grew worse. When | did
anything which caused eXertion,
or if | took light cold, | was
sure TO have severe pain across
my back and sharp twinges often
caught me in the kidneys when
STOPPING or attempting to arise
from sitting position. Previ-
Gus to using Doan's Kidney Pills,
procured at Martin & Shower
mans drug store, ! tried several
household remedies but did not
receive any benefit from them.
Doan's Kidney Pills helped me
from the very start. 1t seemed
like magic to have such severe
troubles vanish so quickly and
SO thoroughly | cannot praise
them highly enough. They have
been a great friend to me.
For sale by all dealers, price
so cents Foster Milburn Co.
Buffalo, N. Y, sole agents for the
United States.
Remember the name Doan's,
and take no substitute.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1906-02-02
CHAPTER XVI.

We got our bearings, a pair of boots
for D'ri, and hearty meal in the cabin
of a settler. The good man was unfa-
miliar with the upper shore, and we
got no help in our mystery. Starting
west, in the woods, on our way to the
harbor, we stopped here and there to
listen. but heard only wood-thrush and
partridge-the fife aud drum of nature.
That other music had gone out of
hearing. We had no compass, but D'ri
knew the forest as crow knows the
air. He knew the language of the
trees and the brooks The feel of the
bark and what he oelled the lean of
the timber told M which way was
south. River and stream had a wav
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1906-02-02

feint n lunge n hustle i'm. Quicker
n scat he gin i'm an awful prick n
the shoulder. l c'u'd see the blood
come, but they KEEP a-goin' back n
forth n up n down desperit. The
red streak on thet air feller's shirt
KEEP a-growin'. Purity quick one side
NV i'm wus red an { other white.
See he wus gettin' weaker n weaker.
Ray cu'd "a split i'm L the navel ef
he d only he'd a min tew. All { once
he med a iab ct Ray, n threw up is
hans. n went back a step or tew. lux
a boss Witt tn bin stsggers, n tum-
bled head over heels in thet air open
grave. There WIS hell L pay fer a
minute. Lot on 'em elm over the
row o. lights, yellin' lux wildcats. n
hauled tibet air mis'able cuss out o
the grave n stud i'm up, n gin i'm
a drink o liquor. In half a minute he
up with his handkerchief n waved it
over is head t mex 'em keep still.
Soon s they wus quiet he up n he
says: Gentlemen, says he, this ere
chap hes stood the test O. the sword.
Are We satisfied We are says they
ev'ry British son NV a gun they wus
there up n hollered. Then says he,
Civ i'm tn slide
Ray he put down is sword m
picked up is coat n vest Then they
grabbed tn lights, n thet s tn last
l see on 'em there. Purity quick t wus
all dark Hearn 'em comm upstairs
n goin' cross tn floor over my head.
Gun { think O myself a leetle bit
then Knowed l was in thet air slide,
an he'd { le' go purity quick. He'd mt
no idee where it went tew, but | CAL
lated | wus middlin' sure t know fore
long. Knowed when | le' go | wus go
in t dew some tall slippin over thet
air creased bottom See light come
down tn box n a minute. Hearn
somebody speakin' there ct the upper
end.
This ere s tn las test O yer
courage says a man, says he few
comes here alive n sound es you be.
Ye wus doomed man. Ye d hev been
1uOl at udy llSuls buI We gin yt a
chance fer yer life. So fur We We
proved yerself wuthy. Eff We hold yer
courage, We may yit live. Eff we finch,
We III land in Heaven. Eff yer life is
spared, remember how we honor cour-
age.
"Then they gin i'm a shove, n
hearn i'm a-comin'. l Topped over n
le' 90. Shot away lux a strea o.
lightnin. Dunn thing grew sleeper n
sleeper. Jes' he'll up my hans n LET
'er go liclkitty split. Jerushy Jane Pep
per! jes LUX comm down a creased
pole. Come near tekin' my breath
away-did sartn. Went out o. tibet all
thing LUX a bullet eggzac'ly. Shot int
the air feet foremost. Purity fair slid.
in up in the air most anywheres, W
now Alwus come down by the nigh.
way. II was darker n pitch, could
zee a thing, nut a thing Hear
come out o. the box 'bove me
come down k'slap in tn wate
Thought ! d never stop goin
re | come up hearn Ray Ri
or nigh me. | come up n
ad, n waited. Judas Priest
wus drownded. sart n
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1906-02-02
MICHIGAN CENTRAL

No. 10 stops to let off passengers taking trai
at Chicago.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1906-02-02
In Jungle Society.

Mrs. Jackal-"Do you think, dear.
I'd better invite the monkeys to my
next ball?"
Mrs Perish the thought
Why, everybody knows they're moth.
ing but elm. bers. Puck
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1906-02-02
Copyright. 1901, by LothrOp Publishing oompAnyl

Seemed so d bust out N cry there
n tn water waitin' fer tibet air boy.
Soon es l hearn a flop he'd my hans
on i'm.
"'Who be your says he.
"D'ri,' says |.
""Tired out, sage he; can't swim a
stroke. Guess | ii hev [ go { tn
bottom"
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1906-02-02

- rr,,o Nar.eer,er md lizard.
DAIRY o,sn, 10th one year for SLID
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-03-29
GRATTAN.

Down to zero March % and raining
hard in three days.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Gleason of Green
Vile visited her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Wheeler Pond, Sunday.
The next l.. "A. S social of the Ash
ley church will be held with Mr.. and
Mrs. George 9all April 6.
A special meeting of Grattan f. &
A. NJ. lodge was held Saturday eve
ming, with several visitors present.
The many friends of Jerry Jeans, a
former resident here. will regret his
serious illness. He has been in poor
health for some time
Harry Matice was not as well Sat-
urday, having two spells of slight
hemorrhage of the lungs, but is bet
ter again.
Mrs. Lon Clemens was taken with
chills and fever but rallied and is
gaining nicely.
Mr., and Mrs. Cutler of Luther are
visitors at Hilton Watkins and a com
pany of friends met there Monda Y
evening Pedro was the game of the
evening and Mrs. Watkins served fine
refreshments.
A a. Weeks has closed his school
in the Lcssiter district and returned
to his home in Grand Rapids. Some
fine prizes were given for spelling and
other classes, re having restored for
the term the way we used to spell
The school has been success. Miss
Edna Weller will commence the
spring term next Monday, and is an
other favorite teacher.
BY the invitation of Mrs. J. L.
Weeks rs ladies' met with Mrs. ] a.
Lessiter last Friday to sew carpet
rags. They brought an elegant picnic
dinner and succeeded 10 sewing II
pounds of rags by actual weight. But
the good time they had il not so easily
weighed.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-03-29
ORLEANS.

We thought spring was here. Wer,
we mistaken? The blue birds and
robins, where oh where have they
gone? just for a look at them once
NOR, aud even the sight of Michigan
III d is prefera bic to Dakota bliZzdrO
such as we had last Novemb r.
Mr.. Carrie Hawkins visited Mrs. L
M. Woodbridge Wednesday.
Quite little moving has been going
on the past week. Willard Worden
has moved In with his wife's father,
NJ. Kohn of Disco, Allen Towne's peo-
| pie are on Smith Rowley's South Or
leans farm and Mrs Hattie Towne il
| back in her house near the +. NJ
church and John Rix and family are
settled in Mrs Tupper's house.
Mrs. Mariette Morton of Pentwater
is making an extended visit at the
home OF her brother. George Hoyt.
Mrs. Chas Hill has been quite sick
the past week but is better at present
and Mrs. Pauline Towne, who has been
i'll SO long is growing weaker.
Mrs. Minnie Lambertson and sister,
Irene Gleason, spent Friday afternoon
with Mrs. A l. Benedict
Mr.. and Mrs. Vim Beach visited at
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Gouldis near lonla
last week.
The Misses Mabe! Noddins and Iva
Johnson are home from the Bedding
high school tor vacation.
Mr. and Mrs f. M. Woodbridge and
little Mary visited Mrs. WIS. people in
Berlin, Sunday.
Ray Rixby and Blanche Doty were
married last Monday afternoon at the
Orleans parsonage. While the young
people are both residents of EastOn,
they are well known here and large
circle of friends extend cungratula-
tiOns.
Clyde Beach, in company with some
young people from Bedding, is spend
ing few days with friends near Car
son City.
Mr.. and Mrs. +. ID. Hannah spent
Wednesday at John Kings.
Miss Bertha Robinson, who is teach
ing at Brunson, is al home for vaca-
ton.
Quarterly meeting services were
held at the Green church Sunday af-
ternoon. Presiding Elder Della Mar
ter and Rev. futile were present and
assisted Rev. Sheehan.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-03-29
ROUND ABOUT US.
Weekly Grist of Newsy items Reported by
Oar Special Correspondents.
Bros. hall on election day.

Bros. hall on election day.
w. J Thomas recently sold to Johr
Boswell of Grand Rapids, 20 acres OF
land known As the Judson property.
Earl EIkins was in Grattan last
Thursday.
Will Mower was in Grand Rlpids
Thursday.
There was a special meeting Of the
Changers last Saturday afternoon.
The sick are improving.
The meeting of the town board was
held in the hall last Friday.
Mrs. White is visiting friends in
West Cannon.
Fred Beach and family visited
his brother, Orrin Beach ana family
at Cedar Springs. last week.
Mr. and Mrs Jas. BDokev were
guests of Howard Eldred and wife
last week Tuesday.
Eugene futile and wife were Sun
day guests of mis- brother Mastin Tut.
tie and wife of Bostwick lake.
J. L. Thomas recently purchased a
horse of viii Talbot.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-03-29
EUREKA-FAIRPLAINs.

The Ladies Union Aid Society will
meet with Mrs. William Richardson
April n, with Mrs. Elsie II Moore,
sec etary, instead Of Elsie Armour
The meeting sunday, at the Bly,
stone wdo well attended, goodly
number from Bedding being present
Come again.
Miss Winnie Atkins, former teach.
er of this place but now of Gowen
was guest of Mrs. Bidwell over Sun.
day.
Farmers are employing their help
for the coming season and that means
hurrah boys.
Mrs. Pearl Davis of Detroit re-
turned 10 her home last Wednesday,
after spending a few days with her
parents, w. d. Mercer and wife OF
Fairplains.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-03-29
orIsCo.

Remember the election Of officers
for the .. G. 5. at 5. G. Snyders, next
Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs j l.. Morse and daugh
ter Gertrude of Stanton, spent Sun
day at George Cranes in Oreenville
Guests at II. Bradish's Sunday were
Mr.. and Mrs Il. II Curtis and MIR. and
Mrs. J b. Arnwine and daughter, oil
Belding.
Mrs. w. II. Lamphierd and twir
daughters, of Stanton are visiting hei
father, +. II. Luscombe and other rel
atives here.
Mrs. S. G. Snyder visited her daugh
ter, Mrs. Vern Leach of Orleans. Fri
day.
School closed last Friday for a va
cation
Mrs Mary Bevius, who has beer
spending the winter with her niece
Mrs. w. III. Lamphierd OF Stanton
has returned home
Mrs j. r. Morse and Mrs. McNit
spent Friday at Geo. Cranes.