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Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1907-11-07
To Clean Sponqes.

Sponges will not bear boiling, and
this fact has prejudiced many careful
people against their use. They may
be made antiseptically clean by be
ing placed in boiling water to which
has been added a little strong am
monia. Cover the vessel and set aside
for fifteen or twenty minutes. Squeeze
the sponge vigorously and rinse in
cold water.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1907-11-07

Peaaina Out Clothes.

Great care should be taken in peg
ging things on the line The garments
should be hung wrong side out, with
the thickest parts uppermost and IN
their natural position. The hens OF
sheets and tablecloths should be dou.
bled and folded we'll over the line and
the peg placed about four inches in
side or the corners of heavy things get
damaged. In this way kind of bag
is formed which the winds blow
through. String small things, such as
collars and cuffs, together. Handker-
gether.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1907-11-07
Use For Bread Scraps.

If any white bread is left over do
not throw it away, but soak in tepid
water. Squeeze water thoroughly
from bread and put in dish Add sug
ar to taste, raisins. little lemon juice
and rind and an egg or two. Stir un-
til mixed. Take big tablespoonful
at time and fry in plenty of hot fat
until brown. Serve with stewed
prunes. Very nice dessert.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1907-11-07
Care of Stoves.

If stoves are blackened while hot the
backing burns on and will not take a
nice polish. Wash off all grease spots
with SOapsudS, and If there are any
rough places where something has
burned on the stove rub with sand
paper. A small paint brush is very
handy to blacken the stove with, as
you can reach the smallest corner with
1t
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1907-11-07
Orange Float.

Mix one cup sugar with four table
spoonfuls of cornstarch and juice and
pulp of two lemons. Pour over this a
quart of boiling water. Cook fifteen
minutes, stirring constantly. Turn in
to dessert dish over five oranges cut
in thick slices. When cold decorate
with meringue of three egg whites,
sweetened and favored with vanilla.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1907-11-07

Lace Is never improved by ironing
while 1t liz wet, but If 1t IS wanted
quickly or the time for working is linz
Tied It should be placed right side
down on a PAD OF flannel and covered
with q piece Of muslin to keep the iron
from touching the lace This will pre-
vent the lace from having shiny APP
pearance and will also keep it from
sticking to the iron, which very often
causes II to tear.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1907-11-07

tFlrst Publication Oct u, lso7l

tFirSt Publication oci -, f|i7l
STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA,
COUNTY OK UNION,
In County Court within aud Tor said County
In the Matter ofthe ESTATE Of Joseph 81.
Brnbacher, deceased,
Notice is hereby given by the undersigned
Executor OF the last VIII and Testament of
Joseph II. Brnbaeber. deceased. To the creditor,
Of and All persons having claims against the
said deceased to exhibit them with the neces-
sary vouchers, within four months alter the
first duplication of this notice, TO the said exec
utor. at his office la f.ik Point Ia the CountsA
Union, state Of South Dakota.
Dated ut Xix point, y u. this the 18th day az
October, 1907.
T.. o.. ERICSSON,
Executor OF the last will and testament OF
Joseph u Brubaeher, deceased.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1907-11-07
To Drive Out Ants,

If at any time ants make their APP
pearance in the pantry, smear a saucer
with lard and set it overnight on one
of the shelves. In the morning it will
be found covered with tiny insects,
which can be scalded or killed in any
way. After a few days of this treat
ment not an ant will be seen.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1907-11-07
Pineapple PUDDING.

Line bottom and sides of pudding
dish with thin slices of sponge cake,
place layer of pineapple strewn with
sugar in bottom Of dish, then cake. then
pineapple, until dish is full. Pour
over one cup of wafer and cover with
slices of sponge cake dipped in pine
apple juice. Cover and bake slowly
two hours. This can be eaten with
or without q sauce.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1907-11-07

Stops earache in two minutes; tooth
ache or pain OF burn or scald in five
minutes; hoarseness. one hour; mus
cleache, two hours; sore throat, twelve
hours DE-. Thomas Eciectric OIL, mon
arch ever pain.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1907-11-07
Dancing Proves Fatal

Many men and women catch colds at
dances which terminate in pneumonia
and consumption. After exposure, If
Foley's Honey and Tar is taken IL will
break up cold and no serious results
need he feared. Refuse any hut the
genuine in a yellow package. Sold by
the Pioneer Drug Co.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1907-11-07
This is Worth Re me rnbe ring

AS no one is immune, every person
should remember that Foley's Kidney
Cure will cure any case of kidney or
bladder trouble that is not beyond the
reach of medicine. Sold by the Pioneer
Drug Co
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1907-11-07
TWO WAYS.

r KNOW q man like that great cloud
AS much as he can live.
And he gives his aims with thunder cloud
Where there Is no need TO give.
A ND know woman who doth keep
"A Where praise comes not at ALL
Like the modest cloud that could but weep
Because she was 80 small.
AlAce Cary,
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1907-11-07
Left Over CABBAGE.

Mix cold boiled cabbage with little
grated cheese, moisten with milk, put
IN stoneware baking dish and cover
with buttered crumbs When baked
this will prove a very palatable dish.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1907-11-07

We have secured the agency for
Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup. the new
laxative that makes The liver lively,
purifies the breath, cures headache
and regulates the digestive organs.
Cures chronic constipation. ASK us
about IL. Pioneer Drug Co.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1907-11-07
RESTORING Wrinkled Silk.

Wrinkled silks may be made to look
almost as fresh as when new by
Sponging the surface with weak So
luton of gum arabic and by pressing
IN the wrong side with a moderate
hot iron.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1907-11-07
improved RolIina Pin.

The housewife and baker knows that
1t is practically impossible to prevent
dough sticking to the rolling pin when
preparing the mixture for baking. To
prevent the dough sticking a little dry
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1907-11-07

Friend--Can't you give me tip on
stocks? Broker-Yes. but Ia considera-
ton OF our long friendship ! won't
Town and Country
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1907-11-07

| amt feeling right to-day,
something wrong | must say:
Come TO think Of il, that's right
| forgot my Rocky Mountain Tea
last night. Pioneer drug store.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1907-11-07

Nearly all the champagne corks used
in Europe are made Mt and near San
Feilu dc Guixols, a small seaport not
far from Barcelona.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1907-11-07

1t is said to be rather curious cir
cumstance that some OF the most i'm
portant inventions have been made by
lunatics.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1907-11-07

Ten thousand pounds OF elderdownare
collected each year Ia Iceland. or this
anr.lflt about 1000 noanda are export
II 10 other countries.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1907-11-07

You never will burn hole 10 sin by
concentrating your piety on Sunday.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1907-11-07

From now ON our Ice Wagon Will moi
make regular trips. Parties wishing Ice
cali mp phoNc no. ana yonr wants Will be
supplied
ARCTIC ICE Co.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1907-11-07

Dramatic Critic during the second
act)-Some persons are born lucky.
The author of this play died before 1.
was produced-Puck.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1907-11-07

1t is delciousiy palatable, agrees
with the weakest stomach, contains
the most soothing, healing, strength
ening and curative elements. NJ axes
you well and happy. HOLSTERS Rock y
Mountain Tea. 35c, tea or tablets,
Sold by the Pioneer drug store.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1907-11-07

We are pie ased 10 announce that
Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs,
colds and lung troubles is not affecte d
by the National Pure Food and Drug
law. as il contains no 1pa,es or other
harmful dcngs aud We recommend it
as sale remedy for children. Sold
by the Pioneer Drug Co.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1907-11-07

Itching piles provoke profanity. but
profanity won't cure them. Doan's
Ointment cures itching bleeding or
protruding piles after years Of suffer
ing. At any drug store.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1907-11-07

Little Willie Say. pa. why Is 1t that
poets usually have long hairf Pa
1t costs money to get ones hair cut.
my son.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1907-11-07

Constipation, indigestion, drive
away appetite, and make you weak
and sick HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain
Tea restores the appetite, drives away
disease, builds up the system. Boo, tea
or tablets Sold at Pioneer drug store
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1907-11-07

Most men find il easier TO take two
steps backwards than 10 take one for.
ward
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1907-11-07

The man who knows nothing outside
OF his own business may have good
income, but he is mighty uninteresting
Chicago Record Herald.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1907-11-07

Locusts are mentioned as one OF the
plaques of Egypt brought upon the
land OF the pharaohs by Moses and
Aaron in 1491 B. c.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1907-11-07

If you haven't the time 10 exercise
regularly, Doan's Regulets will pre-
vent constipation. They induce n
mild, easy. healthful action OF the bow
els without gripping AT any drug
store.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1907-11-07

When an oyster is a fortnight old. 1t
is not much larger than the head of a
pin. At the end of four years growth
1t is fit for the table.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1907-11-07

A Russian g not OF age until be IN
twenty SIX years old. Until that time
| at least four-tifths OF his earnings must
go to his parents.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1907-11-07

Trial Catarrb Treatments are being
m ,iled out free, on request, by DR..
Shoop. Racine, Wis. These tests are
proving 10 The people without a
penny's co5t--the great value oil this
scientific prescription known To drug
gisls everywhere as DR.. Shoop's
Catarrh Remedy. Sold by all dealers
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1907-11-07

London fog absorbs ii per cent OF
the rays from an ordinary gas lamp
and q per cent of those from a lamp
with an incandescent mantle
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1907-11-07

Most dis6guring skin eruplions, &C Of
ula, pimples, rash S, etc, are due to
impure blood Burdosk Blood Bilters
Is cleansing blood tonic Makes lou
clear-eyed, clear~brained clear~skin.
ned
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1907-11-07

Teacher-The trunk is the middle
part of the body. Freddie Say, ma'am
you ought to go to the circus and see
the elephant, Harper's Weekly.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1907-11-07

Hewitt j hear they made lion of
you at the banquet the other night.
Jewett Yes, and when | got home |
found a lion tanner all right
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-11-28
Miller-BOring

Sunday afternoon at the home of the
brides sister, Mrs, 9. E. Utsler, oc-
cured the marriage of Miss Sue b.
ring to Mr.. Chss. l.. Miller, of John
son City, Esq. Sam s. Kirkpatrick off
ciating.
The bride is the beautiful daughter
Of Esq. John Boring, of the 9Th dis
trict and was a popular fsvorite with
her associates, which were many.
The groom is q we'll known young
man of Johnson City and holds posi-
ton In the postoffice at that place.
The wedding was witnessed only by
few friends of the bride and groom.
They left on the vestibule for Johnson
City. This happy young couple have
many friends who wish them a happy
life of welded bliss. Herald and
Tribune.
Charlie is one of the most popular
clerks at the general delivery window
i the postoffice and his friends are
congratulating him upon his good
fortune. Here's to you, Charlie, may
you live long aud prosper.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-11-28

The Elks have issued invitations to
dance Thanksgiving night at the
Elks Home in honor of Mr.. and Mrs.
Jno. ID. Oopenhaver.
Every Friday night is couples night
at the Hippodrome Skating Rink and
every tenth couple gets an oyster sup
per. Music by the band.
George White has returned from
jamestown where he has been employ
ed during the exposition as gatekeep-
or, and entered Tusculum College
Mrs. W. 8. Mitchell and Mrs. j. M.
Range spent part of last week at Mar
bleton with Mr.. aud Mrs. Will Pee
bles and DR.. Mat PEBBLES, the sage of
Buffalo.
The Allen Realty Co., of this city,
has been Incorporated by q. b. Allen,
G. M. Allen, W. b. Miller, }. N.
Powell and Thomas O'Brien. The
capital stock is $4,000
The ladies of the M. e. Church will
serve turkey dinner and have beauti-
full fancy work suitable for Christmas
pref ents, on sale Thursday, Dec. 80.
The basement of the new M. E, church
will be used for this occasion.
The death last week of "Uncle''
Alfred Hyder removes one of the old
est and most respected colored men Of
this community. He was n years of
age and has lived here all his life. He
leaves widow and thirteen children,
all of them above the average as color
ed citizens.
Mrs. f. M. Parks was called to
Marshall, Mich, on account Of the
death of her mother, Mrs. Anna N.
Meier, that occurred on the 18th inst.
Mrs. Meier died from the result of q
stroke of paralysis and leaves five
children. She was born in Germany
and married in Marshall, Mich, fifty
years ago. She was a member of the
Episcopal church.
Captain W. B. Aiken has resigned
as adjutant at the Soldiers Home and
has been succeeded by Charlie Dead
erick, who has been secretary to Quar-.
termastes Milburn for over year. He
will move his family into the home or
the reservation set apart for the ad
jutant. Mr.. Deaderick is son of the
late w. V. Deaderick of Blountville,
and a brother of the late Eugene
Deaderick and nephew of Trustee
H. O Jackson. He is a clever gen
tleman and deserves the promotion.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-11-28
The Third Entertainment

Third No. of the course under the
auspices of the ladies aid society of the
NJ. E. church will be given on Decem.
Der 10th. The Imperial Entertainers
are coming aud rich treat is in store
for all, if press notices are an indica-
tion There sre four people and a
splendid program is assured. The Ad-
vance, of Bloomer, Wis, says:
"Ihe second number of our lecture
course on Thursday night was a grand
success. The weather was ideal and
as a result the house was packed to the
doors-one of the largest crowds ever
assembled in the opera house. Every
body came expecting rare treat and
they certainly were not disappointed,
as the entertainment was above crit.
cism in every particular. The Imperi
81 Entertainers are csEtsinly immense
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-11-28
Col. G. II. NimsOn Ill.

Col. @. Fl. Nimson was brought to
this city Monday and taken to Phila-
delphia on No. AZ to enter hospital
for an operation. He is suffering with
q goitre and is very sick man. he
was accompanied to this place from his
mountain home in Mitchell county, N.
O., by DR.. s. B. Wood and several at.
tendsnts. DIR. Wood was of the opin
ion that the colonel would not. survive
the operation if he lived to get to Phil
sdelphia.
The serious illness OF Col. Nimson
will be sad news to his host of friends
in this city. For years he was the &C.
NAL superintendent of the Narrow
Gauge road and only relieved several
years ago to live in quietude upon his
sheep ranch in the picturesque noun
tains near Cranberry.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-11-28
A Virginia Eand.

In this story Of a Virginia life George
7. Lee is true to the traditions of his
family. In the long honor roll of Vir-
ginia's history what name 80 quick to
spring to ones lipS-to ones heart
as the name OF Lee. A Lee writing of
Virginia life-how we'll that forecasts
book of delights!
Henry Vanmeter is a product of ur-
ban conditions, a New Yorker, cultur-
ed, clever, up-to date; he has been ed
ucsted at a great Northern university,
and he has always associated with
people of his class, wealthy, travelled,
''aristocratic" people. He comes to
the mountains of Virginia to project q
railroad, and here the young engineer
falls in love with q mountain girl.
Ellie Roam is the product of primitive
social conditions, paetty. ignorant, I'M
sophisticated; she is intelligent, quick
to learn, noble hearted, but, after all,
only "a mountain girl"
Can the New Yorker. marry this
young woman, and take her into the
society that welcomes him? She re.
fuses to marry him. ''No, SIR" she
says, with the directness of nature,
''if | would not let you educate me az
your wife, certainly will not do SO
when I'm not and never like to be-"
The man is determined, but the wo-
man is sensible-at least the world
would call Flies refusal sensible. "
Which wins? That depends upon how
long a woman's good sense can hold
out against a mans love.
Mr.. Lee knows the life of the Blue
Ridge inountaineers thoroughly, and
his history of the Shifet- Duncan feud,
into which Vanmeter is drawn by cir
cumstances, is interesting and instruct
i've. Step by step, through scenes ex-
citing and pathetic, one follows the
murder ind crime and suffering involv-
ed by this traditional hatred, and one
understands, as never before, how these
feuds are nourished.
1t is a good story. Mr.. Lee has made
his picture of the life of the mountain
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-11-28
Attention, One and All!

The American Salvation Army has
opened fire against sin and UPRIGHT
eousness in johnson City, and we need
the help of all good people and believe
you will give it Of your means. We
need money TO secure a hall to hold
meetings in. All donations in money
to be handed to Mr.. H. @. Beasley, Jr.
Fraternity Insurance 100 Myrtle Ave-
nue., johnson City, Tenn, or the edi-
tor of The Comet, or to Capt W. Fl.
Clark in person. We also want clothes,
both for men, women and children, to
use among the poor; also furniture and
stoves and wash machines.
Any friends having things of this
kind to donate, please notify Capt. W.
H. Clark by postalsor in person and he
will attend to it at once. We earnestly
solicit the prayers of each minister Of
the gospel and their aid in every way
that they can give it, and also the help
of all lay members.
I herewith copy from the Army Man
uel our attitude toward the Christian
churches in general:
ArticlsXIII. The American Sslva-
ton Army shall maintain and retain
the most friendly relationship with all
Evangelical churches of God in gener-
al.
The American Salvation Army was
incorated May Goth 1894; incorporation
revised May LIST 1900, in the state of
Pennsylvania, county of Philadelphia,
recorded in the Office of the recorder
of deeds in and for the county of Phil
adelphia in charter book No. IS at page
257. Witness my hand and seal, this
18th day of May, 1900, John virdin,
recorder of deeds.
We know not defeat through Christ
our King. So give us your help and
we will do all we can for the uplifting
of humanity. Yours truly in the war
for God and souls,
CAPTAIN W. II. CLARK.
Headquarters. Boyd building, room
10. Address all Communications to
Capt. W. II. CLARK, Station A, John
son City, Tenn.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-11-28
Memorial Service.

The Elks will hold their annual me-
mortal service at the Elk's Home next
Sunday afternoon at 2:3O o'clock. A
splendid musical program has been
prepared including the best talent in
the city.
The memorial address will be de-
livered by Maj. Paul E. Devine, who
will be introduced by Rev. s. b.
Vaught. Every Elk Lodge in the
United States holds these exercises on
the first Sunday in December every
year and it is one of the most beauti-
full features of the order.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-11-28
The Election.

The aldermanic election Wednesday
passed off quietly enough with this re-
suit:
In the first ward s. B. White was
elected without opposition.
In the second r.. @. Warren defeat.
ed s. E. Miller by vote of 1874 to SO.
In the third there were six candi-
dates. Geo. Bsrrons, a democrat, and
G. @. Richardson, republican, were
elected. The vote was Barrons 81,
Richardson 80, White 20, Campbell Is,
Kegley II and Bates 0.
In the fourth J. W. Cass was elected
without opposition.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-11-28
SlQO-Reward-SlOO.

The readers Of this paper will be pleased to
learn that there is at least one dreaded disease
that science has been able 70 cure in all its
stages. and that is catarrh. Halls Catarrh
Cure is the only positive cure now known to
the medical fraternity, Catarrh being a con-
stitutional disease, requires constitutional
ternally, acting directly upon the blood and
mucous surfaces OF the system, thereby de-
stroying the foundation of the disease, and CIV
ing the patient strength by building up the
work The proprietors have so much faith in
its curative powers that they offer One Hun
dred Dollars for any case that falls TO cure.
Send for list of testimonials,
Address II, j. CHENEY Co., Toledo, o..
Sold by all druggists Zoe,
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-11-28
Baraca Class Organized.

At Hotel Carnegie last Thursday
night large number Of the young
members of the Roam Street Baptist
church met and organized q Bsraca
Glass with about sixty members. An
interesting talk was made by Lee F.
Miller of Elizabethton and officers
we're elected as follows: r. @. Phillips,
president; Nat Kirkpatrick, vice presi.
dent; Ralph Cargille, secretary; John
Pardue, treasurer; a. W. Lyle, class
reporter; Geo. T. Wofford, teacher. A
banquet followed the organization.