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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1906-03-09

The toughness of pineapples is
almost entirely eliminated by SHE
ing the fruit up and down, from
stem to blossom end, instead of
through the core. as is usually done,
says the National Magazine. Thrust
a fork into the blossom end to hold
the apple steady and slice until YOU
come to the hard, pithy core, which
can then be discarded. The trick
was explained by an old pineapple
grower and makes all the difference
iii The world in the tenderness Of
this fruit, which is usually hard and
chippy when sliced with instead of
against the grain.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1906-03-09
FRESH WATER IN THE SEA.
Obtained BY Divers From springs
Oserisid By Salt Water.

The hottest region on the eariii's
surface i on the southwestern coast
If Persia, on the border OF the Per
sian gulf. For forty consecutive
days in the months Of July and Au-
gust the mercury has been known 10
stand above 100 degrees in the
shade, night and day, and TO run up
as high as $50 degrees in the after
noon. At Bahrein, in the center Of
the most torrid part of this most
torrid belt, as though il were ma
lures intention TO make the place
as unbcarable as possible, water
from wells is something unknown.
Great shafts have been sunk to a
depth of 100, 200, 800 and even 500
feet, but always with the same re-
sult-no water.
This serious drawback notwith-
standing, a comparatively numerous
population contriyes TO live there,
thanks to cOpious springs which
burst from the bottom of the gulf
more than a mile from the shore.
The water from these springs is OBJ
tanned in a most curious and novel
manner. Machadores (divers), whose
sole occupation is that of furnishing
the people of Bahrein with the life
giving fluid, repair to that portion
of the gulf where the springs are sit
uated and bring away with them
hundreds of bags full of the water
each day. The water of the gulf
where the springs burst forth is
nearly 200 feet deep, but these
machadores manage to fill their
goatskin sacks by diving to the bot
tom and holding the mouths of the
bags over fountain jets-this, too,
without allowing the salt water OF
the gulf to mix with it. The source
of these submarine fountains is
thought TO be in the hills of Os-
mond. 400 or 500 miles away. Be-
ing situated at the bottom of the
gulf, it is a mystery how they were
ever discovered. but the fact remains
that they have been known since the
dawn of history.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1906-03-09
Fresh Air q Necessity.

Were the schoolrooms constantly
freshened with the air 50 abundant
" provided for our needs there
would he fever nervous, irritable
and WORKOUT teachers and more
bright. clear eyed. clear Drained,
strong bodied, happy pupils. Fresh
air in the homes both day and night,
summer and wiuter. with the knowl-
edge and practice of correct breath
ing and the partakins in suilicien,
quantities Of wholesome food and
pure water. would transform many
a sickly. irritable family into u
bright, healthy, happy household. |
will go still further and say that
sunShiny and airy business houses
and offices would reduce defalca-
tons and embellishments To a mini
mum. Unnatural darkness breeds
disorder and disease of mind, body
and spirit and fathers desperate
deeds. while air and sunlight pro.
ducc hope. health, cheer anil morale
ly.--Suggrsljon
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1906-03-09
Why the Gun Failed.

While the commander in chief of
the British fleet was superintend-
ing battle practice recently on board
one OF the cruisers of the Meditcr-
ranean fleet one of the guns missed
fire. Mindful Of recent accidents,
the crew preferred to wait half am
hour before opening the breech. As
an extra precaution Lord Charles
Beresford ordered the gun to be
we'll secured and waited an hour.
At the end of that time, with great
care and numerous orders as TO eau
ton, the breech was opened. Then
1t was discovered that the men had
forgotten to put in the ammunition.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1906-03-09
Sufficient.

Rivers. who works on a newspa-
per. had been trying to make ar
engagements for tri p to Kansas
City.
He was routed out of bed at mid
night to answer telephone call.
and this was the subsequent CONVEX
sati0n:
Hello"
Hello! That you. Rivers"
"les.'
"This is Brooks, down at the of
fee. There's IA telegram here for
YOU"
Open il and read it TO me, will
you:'
After a short pause the converse
ton was resumed.
Its from the general passenger
agent of the n, y. and Z. railway,
and it says, i regret to say =
That enough, Brooks. You
don't need to read any more. Good
night. - Chicago Tribune
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1906-03-09
1900 Calendars For 1905.

DO you throw away your old cal
endars? A Paris statistician has
discovered that it is'a mistake to do
so and, being of an economical turn
81 mind, has discovered further that
calendars for 1900 will serve equally
we'll for 1906. AS a rule, of course.
calendar is only of use eleven
years later and leap year upsets this
calculation pretty often. But as
1900 was allotted 365 days only. in.
stead of 500. the days of the 1909
week fit exactly those of 19O0.--
London Express.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1906-03-09

The following story is told of two
Yorkshire women:
SWELL, Sally" said one, Il hear
You wor at t funeral"
"les, ! wor," said Sally.
what kind of funeral wor il ?"
asked the other.
"Why, it wor a very mean affair.
There wor nobbut a few biscuits and
SIGH"
"Ah," said Sally's friend, "them's
t sort of ways don't hold to. I've
lost five; but, thank heaven, I've
buried 'em all wi 'am."-Iondon
Answers.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1906-03-09

A milkman in country town
was brought before the local court
to answer a charge Of adulteration
Of milk. "You are charged" said
The judge, with a most serious Of
Tense, Of selling adulterated milk.
Have you anything to say in answer
to the charger"
"Well, your honor" replied the
,nilkman, ''thc night before it was
raining very hard, and the only
cause | can give is the COW must
have got wet through"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1906-03-09
THE GREATEST WEDDING.
Over Ten TheUsand Couples United at
the Same lime

The largest and most remarkable
wedding since the world began iook
place al Snsa. When the great Alex
anJer had conquered Persia. wishing
10 unite the ricior> and vsnqalshed
bv the strongest iie> possible, he de-
creed wedding festival. Now guess
how many people he ordered 10 he
married. lou could never do 1t.
Well. Alexander himself was to
marry Sia,ira. the daughter of
Darius: 100 of his chief officers
were 10 be- united to ladies from the
nobleSl Persian and Medcan fami-
lies. and 10000 of his Greek soldiers
were To marry 10000 Asiatic women
-20.?0s people married at once.
don't see how thcv managed TO
get up Tea for 81 many. but they
did. and for vast multitude Of
guests besides. They had the most
splendid arrangements. On plain
near The city vast pavilion was
erected on pillars sixty feet high.
Ii was hung and spread with the
richest tissues, while the gold and
precious stones which ornamcnted
il would have made YOUR eyes blink.
Adjoining This building were 100
gorgeous chambers for the hundred
bride.rooms. while for the remain
ing 10000 an onter court was in
closed and hung with costly tapes
try. and tables were spread outside
for the multitude.
\ separate scat was assigned each
pair, and all were arranged in a
semicircle OH either hand of the
ROYAL throne. Each bridegroom had
received II golden vessel for his liba-
ton. and when the last of these had
been announced by trumpets TO the
multitudcs without the brides en-
tered the banquet hall and took
their places.
And now don't YOU think each
bridegroom stood up separately and
vowed. with this ring now thee
We'd" and 20 on. No. The cere-
mony was very simple. The king
gave his hand to Statira and kissed
her as his wife, and the other bride
grooms followed his example. That
was the way, Then came the festi-
val. lasting five days, with music and
feats OF iugglery, play acting and
all kinds of delightful games.-Ex-
change.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1906-03-09

I'm au oI fashioned gaur.uEard
.a scotland ia pike of skulls au5
bones huI been tlrned up in the
process OF grayedigging.
The plowlnen in a bothy near by
offered the loon" 5 shillings TO go
AT night and remove one. The lad
agreed and started in the dark.
An ambush had been laid to
brighten him. As he lifted one
skull hollow voice called:
That's mine!"
"a RIGHT" said the lad, laying
the CHASTITY thing down to lift an
other. Again came from the dark
ness voice:
"rhat's mine.."
"Gae ava, We haverin idiot! Ye
Gamma haze twa skulls. "-Pearson's
Weekly.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1906-03-09
Boston & Maine RI
WINTER NkKlNGEWENI
In effect October Q, 1865,
rra'ns leave Newport,

Trains leave Newnurt
For st. Iohnsbury at 70san., .?s2
90. II 25 t'll 50 p. n, Return at g Os,
10 ia 10 - q IN - OuLS 27n.m
Fer Wells River, : % a. IN, 'i252400.
IL 20 III 35 p. m. Return at '2 Is, 1888
50 a. IN, 3 % 80 .. m.
For White River Junct., % g. m, 800.
ii IS p. m. Return at fI2 so slOam,
. IS p. N.
, For Plymouth O3 a. ~, r252Irls5
p. N. Return at AZ 30 a 5sam,Ir56
p. m,
For Concord O3 a m, .I2 SANS
p. m. Return at IS a. m, az O5irO.5
p m.
For Manchester O3 a. m, .l252a'lt85
p. m. Return at 5 O5 all 81 am.tr006
p. IN.
For Lowell at 7 o3 a. m. .l252a'1i3;
p. m. Return at 80 SO n. 1910 pm.
For Springfield. Mass, : % a. IN. / II IS
p. n. Return at 9 10 a. M. ksI5p n.
For Nashua junction % a, IN. 'l2 52t
I'll 35 p. IN. Return attn "a a. macs So
p. NJ.
For Boston at O3 a. M. ~ 52t'll3 IS
p. m. Return al 40 II. m. IS 80 p. N.
Trainsleave Groveton tor
Lancaster at 7 Is a. m. d, u 45s 6 SOP. n.
Return at 6 40 II ~ a. M. SOP. m.
Littleton at : Is a. NJ, 2 49, as SOP ii
Return at 10 ~ a. m. 4 4 81 p. III.
Wells River Is a. m. L 8 50 p m. Return
at 8 so 4. IL. 40 p. IN.
Plymouth at Is a. m, u IS i6 so D., n
Return at IS a. m. 4 Sc p. m.
Concord at Is a. M, II IS 6 80 m
Return at So a. m. IL O5 p. m.
Manchester at Is a. M. II As 5OpD
Return at o5 II 81 d. IN.
Nashua Jet. Is n. M. II 45's b 5op'm
Return at II o. a. m,
Springfield at Is a, m, + % D. M Nc
turn at 10 a. m.
Boston at Is a. m, u IS & 6 5Op'n
Return at 10 a. m.
aE-s Runs daily. Daily except Mondsy'
All other trains run daily except Sunday
DANA J. FLANDERS,
Gen. Pass. g. Ticket At
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1906-03-09
His Audience.

Wendell Phillips, the famous ora
tor. had an effective way of dealing
with disturbances. Once when he
was interrupted by an unfriendly
audience he stopped down and be-
gan talking in a low voice to the
men at the reporters table. Some
of the auditors, becoming curious,
called, Louder" Whereupon Phil
lips Strengthened himself up and
exclaimed: SEQ right on, gentlemen,
with your noise. Through these
pencils pointing to the reporters,
81 speak to 100000 people,"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1906-03-09
No Trouble With That One.

The sporting editor, who was tenn
porarily acting as information ed
itor, opened letter addressed to
the latters department and found
this query therein:
"May government lands occupied
by settlers be fenced in?"
Turning to his typewriting ma
chine, he ratified off this answer:
Certainly; you can fence there
or anywhere except in church. 1t
isn't like boxing. But what's the
matter with gymnasium?"-Chi
70 Tribune.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1906-03-09
The Chamnion leaper.

A hunter of queer geological spec.
lmens during visit to the Malay
peninsula discovered curious in
sect called the lantern fly, which
makes great leaps without the aid
OF its wings. 1t was some time be-
fore lie colld find out where its
leaping power lies, but he at last
round queer projection on the
front Of IFS head, IKE nose, and
this it bends back under the abdo-
men and then suddenly releases it,
the effect being like that of spring.
board.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1906-03-09
Green Cut Bone For Poulst y.

During freezing weather we cut up
great many tons of green bone ana
meat. There is nothing better for poul-
try. Price. $3.50 per barrel Of 200
pounds. ut which price we prepay
fre'ghts to almost ANY station At this
price cash must accompany order Re-
INIT nj our RISK by check, postal money
)rder' express money order or regis.
tered letter. G. S. Page, Hyde Park, Vt.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1906-03-09

The people of White county, Ga,
have found that water does some
times really flow uphill. On a
mountain in that county is a spring
from which water comes with so
much force that it runs uphill for
nearly half a mile. OF course the
spring is sort of geyser, but that
does not detract in any way from the
interest with which the phenomenon
is observed.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1906-03-09
Always happY.

She-Papa believes in the pleas
ures of anticipation.
He-Do YOU agree with him?
She-Oh, yes. indeed. In the sum-
mer he promises to buy me a seal
skin coat the following winter if III
give up going to the seaside. and in
the winter he promises to send me
to the seaside the following summer
if III give up the sealskin coat. So,
YOU see, am always happy.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1906-03-09
Her Suspicious Confirmed.

Cashier--I can't honor that check,
madam. Your husbands account is
oyerdrawn.
Mrs. Coin-I suspected something
was wrong when he signed it with
out waiting for me to 60 into hys-
terics.-Chicago Journal.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1906-03-09
@,.xt 4Itft,A!l!n

TO and from Queueo, = UIcJrouh. >Vis'
ford, Lancaster, North CONWAY 'o>'
Portland, and all points IN ("
OF Maine and Marit'"
In effect January :. 1906.
TRAINS LEAVE Nurtr sra.
lows: For Colebrouk ana brecl'
1910 a. m, II, and : > p H.
For CuuKshire, Duuweii Junction
Ridge al ~ p. III.
For Qat pec aud all points or
Central Ky. 2.13 p. n.
For tIcaster 6.55 1850 d
T., M,
For OurDec Junction, Portlan"
eru points o.55 a. nj. and 5.u7 ?,
For Boston, via Portland, Ga
3.o7 r. m.
GEU r EVANS, ,
Vice President anu Gen MANAGE
r. e. BOOTHBY, 6. z. " T. a"
PORTLAND.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1906-11-01

If the leaders Of the Clubs,
now in session in this city, could
hear the pleasant compliments
with regard to their organiza-
ton and meeting, they would
be almost overwhelmed. How
ever such meetings are the
right sort and promote sociabil-
ity.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1906-11-01

Ed. Bradley was in Omaha
yesterday afternoon, and last
evening attended the horse
show at the Auditorium. He
states that it certainly is an in
teresting show and every one
should see it.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1906-11-01

Lee Harrington, of Menadeka
Idaho, is in the city, the guest
of his aunt and uncle, Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank kits. He will.
spend the winter at home near
Magnolia.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1906-11-01

Attorney Egan, Of Logan,
was in the city this morning,
enroute to Council Bluffs to at
tend the Cummins speaking
this evening.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1906-11-01

Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Heath
and Mr.. and Mrs. w. L. Good
win attended "Comin' thro' the
Rye" in Omaha yesterday af-
ternoOn.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1906-11-01

Miss Bird has returned from
Sioux City, where she had been
visiting her sister for the past
three months.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1906-11-01

The exports of horses from
the United States. during the
eleven months ended May,
1906, were in number sc, 492,
valued at 1896, 010. .:.,;.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1906-11-01

The value of the gold output
in Alaska the past year is esti-
mated at $l5,OO0,O0O. The
purchase Of that territory was
mot SO worthless after all. =.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1906-11-01
Friday Oct &c

Elder w. L. Jones and wife.
of Oklahoma, are up on a visit
with friends, who will be glad
to see them again.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1906-11-01

James Hansen and wife, of
Moorehead, Iowa, arrived on
No. 3, for a few days visit with
frie nds.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1906-11-01

Miss Maggie Casey, of Coun-
Gil Bluffs, spent last evening in
the Valley, the guest of friends.
Seattle is to hold an EXPOSE
ton in 1909, to be called the
Alaska Yukon Pacific EXPOSE
ton, which will no doubt be
one of the most interesting ex-
positions ever held in western
America.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. Allen Jones
were Omaha passengers this
morning.
A. H. Barnhart IS calling on
the shop boys this p. m.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1906-11-01

The Harrison County Farm
ers' Institute will be held in Lo-
gan, December Is, 10 and Goth.
Arrangements are being made
to make it one of the most in
teresting and profitable ever
held in this county.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1906-11-01
The N. & w. Division is hav-
ing serious delays in the Black
Hills, owing to the heavy snow.

The MN, of Missouri Valley,
are not very much in evidence
just at present, owing to the
meeting Of the Women's Club.
However, they have to think
up many compliments for
Their wives and friends for
women must be told they look
handsome, which of course,
they always do.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1906-11-01
-.RNbtirn.- ;.


events in the society 'of. This
city oce .l,rctl last eve;-ieg at
the hone at- Nus. J $ Dewe
Wien the Improvement Leagi {
rendered the visiting delegates
OF the Federated Clubs, re-
ception. The guests were ad-
mitted by Miss Marjorie Lyon
ana conducted to the dressing
rooms by Miss Joy Dewell. AS
the ladies came down stairs
they were greeted by the re-
ceiving line, consisting of the
following ladies: Mrs. Seerley,
of Burlington, state president;
Mrs. Potter, of Harlan, district
chairman; Mrs. Nash of Aadu-
bon, state corresponding secre-
tary of the |. f. w. c.; and
Mesdames Dewell, Hccke1t,
Hills, j. s. McGavren, Hcyer,
III. O'Connor, and Miss Amen,
all of whom arc presidents of
various clubs in our city. The
parlors were transformed into
scenes of beauty hy decorations
of autumn leaves and cut fow-
ers. The dining room was
especially beautiful. The table
was decorated with immense
bouquets OF chrvsanthemums
and pink La France roses
Lighted candles on the buffet
made a very attractive effect.
Plnch and cake was served
there by Mrs Geo. Kellogg and
Miss Dell Harris. During the
evening Miss Mae Finley sang
two songs which We're both
very effectively rendered. Miss
Carroll White gave two read
ings which delighted her hear
ers. The remainder Of the time
was spent informally in chat
ting and getting acquainted.
When the time came for saying
goodbye all assured the hostess
they had indeed spent a de-
lightful evening.
NJ. Murray and F. NJ. Terry,
both of Little Sioux, are testi-
flying in Omaha in the grain
investigation. Now that the
grand jury has indicted about
seventy coal dealers, the grain
men are trying to get under
cover. Murray and Terry
claim to have been the vic
tins of discrimination by the
large elevators.
H. H. Dickman was buying
goods in Omaha this forenoon.
c. C. Faith is out today the
first time for several weeks.
He will not be able to work for
sometime yet, however.
Neufnd & Ellis have GO head
of horses at the stock yards,
which they are Offering for
sale.
We have in our office a gourd
from the Holy Land. The seed
was brought over by a FRIEND
of Mayor James and she gave
him some to plant, this gourd
being one he raised this sum.
mer. The gourd is very pc
culiar in its formation and is
certainly a novelty.
L. [. Sample, of Woodbine,
is in town with his insurance
wagon.
D. E. Brainard, of Logan, is
in the Valley TO-DAY shaking
hands with friends.
E. G. Tyler, of Logan, is in
the city today on business.
Prof. Graf would like to hear
from anyone desircus of TAX
ing music lessons.
Fred Brown is in Magnolia
today.
The N. & w. Division is hav-
ing serious delays in the Black
Hills, owing to the heavy snow.
The MN, of Missouri Valley,
are not very much in evidence
just at present, owing to the
meeting of the Women's Club
However, they have to think
up many compliments for
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1906-11-01
The Methodist people have
been notified that the new fur
naces ordered have been
shipped. They will be installed
as soon as they arrive.

The stores occupied by c. S.
Hoar and F. L. Stoddard are
receiving new coats of paint
this morning, which makes a
good appearance.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1906-11-01

Fred Brown is in Magnolia
today.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1906-11-01

As an indication Of the inter-
est taken in the club meeting
today, we noticed the following
notice tackled on the door of q
prominent business mans
office: "Gone to Mothers Con-
gress, Presbyterian church"
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1906-11-01

Prof. Graf would like to hear
from anyone desircus of TAX
ing music lessons.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1906-11-01

The King road drag is being
used to good advantage today
on the streets.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1906-11-01

Neufind & Ellis have GO head
of horses at the stock yards,
which they are Offering for
sale.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1906-11-01

Mrs. Lulu Lighted, Mrs,
friedrich Lighted, Of Modale,
and Mrs. McC rillis, Of Logan,
were the guests Of Valley
friends today.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1906-11-01

Mr.. and Mrs. A. B. Hosbrook
are in Conncil Bluffs today, the
guests Of friends.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1906-11-01

c. c. Faith is out today the
first time for several weeks.
He will not be able to work for
sometime yet, however.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1906-11-01

E. G. Tyler, Of Logan, is in
the city today on business.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1906-11-01

D. E. Brainard, of Logan, is
in the Valley too az shaking
hands with friends.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1906-11-01

L. [. Sample, of Woodbine,
Is in town with his insurance
wagon.
The daily Alaskan., 1906-05-22
JUST OUT
Latest in JeWplry Received
 At SkagWay

Egyptian bracelets and collarettes are now the rage throughout the East. If.you haven't something in the Egyptian line you are not in style. A fine assort- ment of these goods has just been re- ceived and placed on exhibition, Come and see them and make purchase.
 We were never so well prepared so meet the exactions of the jewelry trade in the North as we are at the present time. Our store has been enlarged and improved until we can say WITHOUT FEAR OF CONTRADICTION that we have by long odds THE FINEST JEWELRY STORE NORTH OF PUGET SOUND. Our stock of jewelry has been increased and improved upon as greatly as has our store.
 We have a scientific optician, gradu ated by one of the best schools in the world, and the best assorted stock ot optical goods in the country.
 H. D. Kirmse, Pioneer Jeweler, Optictan and Ofi- cial Time Keeper for the W,P. x Y. K.