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The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1907-08-31
The Picnic at Elkhart

The picnic at EIkhart did not
have as large a crowd as there
would have been had more peo-
pie gone, but those who were
there seemed to have most
pleasant time. The grove is ex
quisitely beautiful and is in the
shape of great incired plane.
With few artificial convenlen-
ces, it will become an ideal place
One impediment-it is little far
from Springfield for mere city
picuic, whose resources must,
mostly, be drawn from Spring
field.
Messrs. Orendorff and Dicker-
son from Lincoln, furnished the
refreshments.
The dancing was done on the
antique order and much enjoy
menL seemed to be gotten there
from. The stellar attraction was
the base ball games, The lean
men did not show in sufficient
num bers 20 have a real game and
by the default on the part of the
lean men, the fat men won the
game ahd will get the prizes.
However, there was quite a
game, on the old sch )ol boy or,
der, working your way to the
bat. Osborne proved to be the
best batter and lost the ball often
The editor of The Forum got all
Of his fingers knocked out of
joint. Byrd played good ball,
but as be too earns his bread by
pushing the pen, had to get out
of the way of several hot liners
to save his hands. Kid Lee
was also a star. Davis was the
only scientific timber we had
The last game played was be-
tween lot OF girls aud women,
we gave them all fouls, four or
five outs and six strikes and we
used Oily one hand the bat aud
beat the girls of course.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1907-08-31

You cant afford to miss the
big Labor Day drill at the Mason
ic hall. Grand march at 9 80 p.
m,
1t will be a shame if you gentle
men fail to take your wife or
sweetheart to the Social party and
dance at the Mas mic hall the even
ing Of Labor Day.
J. w Slaughter was in Chica-
go, several da. his week.
The girls are all makings for a
good time at the party and dance at
Masonic hall Labor Day evening
Grand march at $50 p. m. Don't
disappoint them, boys.
Miss Snowden of the Forum
and Albert Meek we're visiting in
st. Louis and Kirkwood, MO =,
Saturday.
Mrs. II. Tucker. Misses Ellen
Grady and Beatrice Sheldon, lef4
this week for Sebre. Ky, where
they will recuperate for two or
three weeks.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1907-08-31

Mr.. J. A. Downing who has showed
in several of the churches here this
week. is a remarkable talker. His
pictures are very fine and some OF
his scenic productions are gorgeous.
His reproduction of the San Francis
co catastrophe, is realistic. The show
is well worth the price. Watch for
further notices.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1907-08-31
RhOades, the
Candy Man.

Mr., Rhoades, the candy ex-
pert had his Exhibition last
Thursday evening in connection
wi II which was one of the pleas.
ATTEST and less 'obtrusive
dance hao at that hall in some
time. He made some very nice
candies. and all seemed to enjoy
themselves.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1907-08-31
PALMIST

Come have your past present
and future foretold. Readings
are reasonable and best salts fac.
tiOn guaranteed.
Mrs. VIM Irwin
4O1 S. Lee ST.
Bloomington, Ill.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1907-08-31

Who has filled mauy engag. ments
to Old Settlers and many other pic
nics. The governor has also been
quite busy looking after his political
interests. He will be formidab BILE
for reelection as governor and from
all Indications. also an indomitable
candidate
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1907-08-31

The picuic as whole, was a
pleasant one
The program was not render
ed because the participants were
not there early enough.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1907-08-31
Bloomington News.

y
has returned to her home after a
pleasant visit with the Misses
Stanton.
Mrs. Anson and Asa have re
turned home after a visit in Pal
myra, MO.
Mrs. Cisco has returned from a
pleasant visit TO her former home
Shelbina, Mo.
Albert Hoagland entertained a
small party of friends Tuesday
evening in honor of his cousins,
Misses Annie and Minnie Thomas
Of Columbus, O. Among the out
of town guests were Misses Nina
Newman. Anderson, Ind, Louise
Wilson, Springfield, Misses
Thomas of Ohio.
Mrs Frank Davis is visiting
her mother in Indiana.
Miss Louise Wilson Of Spring
field. is the guest Of Mrs. Lewis.
Ed Anson who has been ser.
iously i'll, is able to be up and
around the house at this writing.
VIM. Reaves and wife, Misses
Edna Stearles and Mable Haw-
kins, Mr.. Dickerson and wife and
Mayme Withers, have returned
home having spent an enjoyable
time in the woods camping at
Macinaw Dells.
Henry Smith and wife of West
Market street, entertained a
large number of friends Sunday
afternoon in honor Of their nep-
hew. L Pavatt of Maharry COL
lege of Nashville. Covers were
laid for forty and an enjoyable
afternoon was spent by all pres
ent.
Mrs. r. Rozell and children are
visiting their mother and grand
mother at Golden, Ill.
Misses Anna and Minnie
Thomas are the guests of their
aunt and uncle Mr. and Mrs. Geo
Hoagland and cousin, w. G.
Thomas Of Normal.
A. Watson and wife gave a
lawn party in honor of their
daughter. Rowena, Thursday
evening, August %. There were
thirty five present and all left
voting the host and hostess de-
lightful entertainers.
Miss Bashadeen has returned
to her home in Joliet, having v S.
tied Marie Hawkins.
When in Bloomington. see |
Sanders for the best accommoda.
tions.
G. E Jackson visited in Peoria
last week.
Miss Vann Barton and Mrs. A
Jackson and daughter, Thema,
has returned to the ir home after
pleasant visit with Mrs. An
drew Jackson.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1907-08-31
Lincoln items

Mrs. A. Steward of Decatur, is
spending a few days with her
parents.
The Oakes times. [volume] (Oakes, N.D.) 1906-current, 1907-06-27
THE SCHOONER.
Where The Fore and After Beats the
Square Risger.

Whoro the Fore and After Beats the
Square Risgsr.
The ability Of the schooner to meet
the requirements Of present day con.
ditions, while the square riggers have
been found wanting, can be readily
understood when we take into consid-
GRAFTON the numerous advantages pos
sessed by the fore and aft rig that are
essential to the ideal carrier.
Operating expense, that prime factor
In all transportation problems, is here
reduced to minimum, for there is no
motive power 30 cheap as the free
winds Of heaven and no other craft 30
we'll adapted to utilize and control this
force. The sails are of handy form
and can be readily handled from the
deck by a handful Of men or, with
steam power IL desired. The schooner
can sail several points nearer the eye
Of the wind than a square rigger is
able to do.
Built on the old clipper model, they
sail like witches and owing to their
peculiar constructions can be readily
loaded and discharged. They require
but little ballast and having no heavy
top hamper can, II necessary to the
trade, take on immense deck loads.
In the lumber traffic Of the Pacific
northwest we find these vessels leav-
ing port with huge deck loads tower
ing ten to fifteen feet above the rail.
Occasionally they get caught in blow
and have to sacrifice portion Of the
deck load, but where one meets such
a mishap dozens reach their designa-
tions safely and land their cargoes in.
tact.-James G. McCurdy in Outing
Magazine.
The Oakes times. [volume] (Oakes, N.D.) 1906-current, 1907-06-27
THE JAPANESE.
sss 10 Child, Fanatic and EmoNe..
seF,aaS, 8aya0ef Al 10 ons.

) =
:'f,as$1 8aya0ef Al 4n, onss
He Is bundle of contradictions, aga1
measured by American standards, he Il
a bedlamite, straight from topsy turv,
hand: He may be q Chesterfield anl
q cheerful liar one minute and a red
Indian the next-a sycophant and 9
welsher today and q Napoleon tomor
row.
We westerners have been taught tc
regard the little Jap as an amusing
and precocious child given to obstruct
ing sidewalk traffic with his polite CON
tests In k0wt0wing, to suspending from
the branches Of the cherry; tree his
dainty poems addressed to his friends
and to- dawtlling for hours over the Ger.
emonial tea, and when we see him I'M.
der the tent Zap, bowling and laughing
and playing checkers, he seems q vel
vet paved kitten In Khaki. And yet
you and / have seen him in battle q
ramping, raging tiger. greedy of Slay
bayonets and afterward dragging him
self to the field hospital, shot to rags,
unwhimpering, a mere buil hide wrap
ped around will. ~
We never know character until we
have seen 1t put to the test under
stress least Of all the combination of
sphinx and Janus known as the Jap
anese. So studied, the embattled brown
boy strikes me as a strange compound
Of Little Lord Fauntleroy, Peter the
Hermit and Sitting Bull-child, fanatic
and emotionless savage, all in .one.---
Appleton's Magazine.
The Oakes times. [volume] (Oakes, N.D.) 1906-current, 1907-06-27
A GAME OF POKER.
it Was IN Object LESSON on Playing
Cards With Strangers.

&sNO vvsSss WI Sn0OsOs
A card sharp well known to the
stewards Of the great ocean liners was
a passenger on recent trip across.
He received line at Queenstown,
which had the effect Of keeping him
out Of the large games in the smoking
room. He contented himself with Pc
nuchle and bridge at Is cents hun
dred points. On the evening before
landing one OF his bridge party, none
of whom knew that he was a profes-
sional with a bad record, proposed
changing the game to poker. "1t's
bad practice" said the card sharp, ito
play poker with strangers. There's too
much risk, but it's all right in this
case" The others said there was no
risk IL man had good sense and kept
his eyes open. The deal,fell to the pro
fessional, and when cards had been
drawn By each man he said: "NOw
I'll show you how much you know.
Mr.. A, you have the winning hand.
Mr.. B, your three queens look good.
but what show have they against Mr..
C's four dves? And what good are
they against AS four kings? Does 1t
tally?"
1t did. and A said, "well, it's my
pot" @
II was afraid that might happen, 80
I dealt myself a straight fush." He
showed 1t, arose from his chair and
said: "Give the steward what 1 put in.
This was an object lesson-don't play
poker with stranger" - New York
Tribune. i,5tes
The Oakes times. [volume] (Oakes, N.D.) 1906-current, 1907-06-27
Swedish Lutheran Church Notes.

Confirmation class will meet next
Friday afternoon at two o'clock. !
Sewing circle will meet with Mrs.
Ben Swanson next Wednesday after
noon, July 3rd, instead Of July 10th az
previously announced.
Service will be held next week from,
next Friday evening when Rev. A.
Petersen from GrantsburR will preach.
Service at Fullerton July 5th at
o'clock in the afternoon. This meeting
has also been changed as the pastor
will be away from July 9th to July 18th,
attending the meeting Of the Fargo
district at Underwood.
/ Services as usual a week from next
Sunday. Morning service at eleven
O'Clock. Sunday school and Bible class
at 1890, and evening service at eight
o'clock. The evening service will be
conducted in the English language.
The sale Of fancy articles and ice
cream social held in the C. M. G. hall
under the auspices of the sewing circle
last Thursday evening was success.
Something about $50 were realized.
The circle wishes to extend its thanks
to oil those who donated articles and II
other ways helped to make it success
Services in the Clement churcha weel
from next Sunday at two o'clock.
/ &C. w. Samuelson, Pastor.
The Oakes times. [volume] (Oakes, N.D.) 1906-current, 1907-06-27
OLD yIoLlHs.
Reasons Why Ancient FiddIes Are Bst-
ter Than New.

Reasons Why Ancient FiddIss Are 6st-
.ss ter Than New.
Fabulous prices are sometimes paid
for old violins, and many an enthusi,
astic musician would part with his
last dollar to possess one Of the mas
terpieces Of stradivarius or Guarneri.
us or another Of the famous makers of
century or two ago.
The questioned superiority Of these
old and often battered instruments has
been variously ascribed to the peculiar
quality of the varnish used In their
construction, to the elasticity Of the
wood employed and to the ripening and
improving effects Of age and long use:
OF late years, however, much Gre
dence has been given the suggestion
Of an eminent authority that the real
cause Of the superiority Of the old In
struments is due to peculiar warp
ing Of the wood to a higher arch, a
buckling caused by the position Of the
"He' holes and sound post.
It might at first thought be suppos-
ed that the same effect could be pro-
duced BY giving an equal arching to a
new instrument, but the effect, II at
tained. Is not permanent, because with
age the arching increases until too
great q degree Of rigidity is the re-
suit. Philadelphia Record.
The Oakes times. [volume] (Oakes, N.D.) 1906-current, 1907-06-27
Real Estate Transfers.

Johann Krennie to Swan B johnson,
southeast quarter and other land %.
1876. @5 Il
Hattie "A Leach TO Mrs A C Dewey,
lots 10 and II, black 81, out lots and
add Oakes.
NPRy Co to George s whitfield,
southwest quarter 25-132-6e.
Elmer E Crisp to J H Theiler, south
west quarter 19-l31-6s.
Albert e Dunphy to v e Haskins,
lots II and 12, block 10, D r & w
Glendale.
Pm Olson to State Of North Dakota,
block 2 and 8. Olson's add to Ellendale.
William Gustafson to Ida Josephine
Gustafson, west half Of northwest
quarter 29-131-6O.
Jay F Hagerty to William A Cald-
well, west half and northeast quarter)
1-130-63.
George s Lane to A B Kinyon,
southeast quarter 23-131-6O.
Nil Land Co to Morris Willett, lots
10 and II, block Z, Monango. . i
+ FIR Ry Co to Frederick Hildebrand,
southeast quarter 19-l32-66. K,
Jacob Brost, Jr, to Herman G Persks
west half Of northeast quarter 8 8-1s2-65.
Again to Jacob Brost.
Horace P Grant to Burt H Tomp-
SON. southwest. northeaat and aol,th.
east 18-129-50. #is
Western Town Lot Co to August G
Ramharter, lots 22 and q, block 8,
Oakes, OP.
Joseph A Baslyr to Joseph T Tapka-
west half and northwest quarter, east
half Of northwest quarter 7-130-59.
J II Hatch to D II Denley, lot, IA,
block Il, Forbes.
/ Louis Erickson to Peter Erickson,
northwest quarter 2-130-64.
a Z Beggs to J s johnson, north
west quarter 7-130- -62.
GeorgeG G NEWMAN to Chas Eyga-
broad, southeast quarter 81-12e-6O.
Ole H Myli to g H Thompson, south
east quarter 29-129-6 go. Again to Geo J
NEWMAN.
. Claus Hample to Fred Glover, south
west quarter 5-132-59.
Edwin F Sweet to e s. Thomas, lot
q, block z, and other lots, Fullerton.
H ] Johnson TO Edwin JOHNSON,
49, -. q f0S sn
The Oakes times. [volume] (Oakes, N.D.) 1906-current, 1907-06-27
The, earb,cus.

The word barbecue is derived from
the Spanish word "barbacao'' and is a
native Haitian term for wooden
framework supporting meat or fish to
be smoked or dried over fire. In
its popular sense it means large so
cial or political entertainment In the
open air at which sheep or oxen are
roasted whole and all the feasting is
on most liberal scale. Georgia is
probably the native home Of the bar
becue and is called the Barbecue State.
Who prepared the first barbecue Is un-
known. Deer, bear and other game
constituted the meat roasted in the
barbecues Of fifty years ago.-Cincin-
natl Enquirer.
The Oakes times. [volume] (Oakes, N.D.) 1906-current, 1907-06-27
Tho Butchers smoek.

The butchers smock was blue. It
looked much neater than the white
smocks Of his friends, all smeared with
dried blood. Every butcher" said the
man, fought to wear a blue smock.
Why7 Because dry blood won't show
on It. Dry blood turns BLUSH, and on
a smock Of this color it is invisible.
am descended from long line Of
butchers, and from father to son the
word has been passed down always to
wear, for neatness' sake, smock Of
blue."-New Orleans Times-D Democrat.
The Oakes times. [volume] (Oakes, N.D.) 1906-current, 1907-06-27
Water Course Defined.

A water course entitled to the pro
lection Of the law is constituted, Il
there is sufficient natural and accus-
toned flow of water to form and
maintain z distinct and defined channel
It is not essential that the supply Of
water shsald be continuous or from q
perennial living source. It is enough
If the How arises periodically from
natural causes and reaches plainly
defined channel Of q permanent char
aeter.
Al acts or parts Of acts n conflict
with the provisions 81 this act are here
BY repealed. s6 +,
Whereas, an emergency exists in
the fact that there is no law on out
statute book defining a water course
therefore this act shall take effect and
be in force from and after its passage
and approval.
The Oakes times. [volume] (Oakes, N.D.) 1906-current, 1907-06-27
crolutons.

I To cut bread into dice before frying,
Il It Ii to be used as croutons, Ii not
the most approved method. When done
In this way it becomes very hard and
lndigestible. The bread should rather
be cut into thin slices and then stamp
ed out In circles little larger than q
quarter or cut into squares Of about
the same size or in oblongs two inches
long and over one-half inch thick.
These tossed into hot lard and taken
but almost instantly in the frying
basket are the most palatable.
The Oakes times. [volume] (Oakes, N.D.) 1906-current, 1907-06-27
The Ball Games.

The Times will not have time this
week to go into further details, suffice
to give the scores:
Cakes vs.. Hecla-
Oakes o. 0 o o o o o 2 o o. 2
Hecla o, o o 0 O o o 1 / 81
Batteries, Oakes, Heiney and Van
Horn; Hecla, Cooper and Newman.
Oakes VS.. Verona
.Oakes ! 1 o i 1 2 o. p 8
Verona o o o O % o o 90
Bennett and VanHorn; Sullivan and
Feltis. at
Oakes vs.. Lisbon s
lOakes o o o o o o o o q 2
Lisbon l o o o o o o 2 o. 8
Killilea and vanHorn; Gilmore and
Grangaard. 1
Cogswell VS.. Edgeley-
Edgeley l 0 2 ! OIL o o o. S
The game yesterday between Mon
ango and Verona was won by Monango
BY score Of s to 2. The Times has not
been able to get score by innings in
this game.
The interesting game is scheduled fol
this afternoon when Oakes will meet
Edgeley in a contest fora purse Of 500.
The Oakes times. [volume] (Oakes, N.D.) 1906-current, 1907-06-27
Pawnee Bill Coming,

Pawnee Bills Historic Wild West
and Great Far East Show will spread
its tents here on July 6 and give after
noon and evening performances. It's
owner is the man who opened Okle~
homa to public settlement, who is the
only white Chef Of the Indians,
and who is historically famous rs a
cowboy, scout, guide, explorer, plains
man and soldier. He founded the city
Of Pawnee, Okla., and is president Of
the Arkansas Valley Bank at that
place.
The organization travels in fiftv earn
The Oakes times. [volume] (Oakes, N.D.) 1906-current, 1907-06-27

+ Hypocrisy II Tie necessary burden of
iki1lainy-Dr. johnson. q I
The Oakes times. [volume] (Oakes, N.D.) 1906-current, 1907-06-27
The Modern Version.

Il want my boy. to be able to earn
his own living
.aTo earn 1t, Mr.. Merger?'
.Well, to get it"-Washington Her
IA.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-03-20
ANNUAL REUNION
OF THE OLD VETS
Meet at Court House On
April z
ELECT DELEGATES ON THAT DAY
Coming Reunion at Richmond One
of Unusual Interest and Import
anCe==MOnument to jefferson
Davis to Be Unveiled.
ELECT DELEGATES ON THAT DAY

On Tuesday, April 2, Camp Sumter,
No. 642, United Confederate Veterans,
will hold its annual reunion at the
Court House, beginning at 10 o'clock
in the morning.
There are about 1S5 members of the
Camp, the great majority of whom
live IN Americas and in the adjacent
country.
Commander Davenport is especially
anxious that there be a large attend
ance of the veterans on this occas1o
Arrangements are to be made for the
trip TO the great reunion at Richmond.
May 30, 81, and June l, and g.
Delegates are to be elected TO the
general reunion at this time. In addi-
ton 10 the delegates there will probab-
~ be a number of the old soldiers who
will take the trip. The monument to
Jefferson Davis is to be unveiled at
Richmond at that time, and the reunion
will be one of unusual interest
Camp Sumter will also elect its off,
GERS for the ensuing year at its April
meeting. Annual reports will be
presented, and other business of inter
est and importance to the veterans will
be handled.
All sons of veterans are cordially in
yited to be present at the reunion.
There is no organized Camp of sons in
Sumter county at this time. There is
some talk of reviving the movement
for one here, and it may be that there
will be some discussion along that line
on April >.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-03-20
Linens and White Goods.

We specially call your attention our figured mercer
lied madras cloths ranging in price Il lie to 4Oc yd
Our 81 inch white shifting madras cloths extraordinary
values ranging from II lie to &c per yard
Our superb and unmatchabe sheer plain lawns 40 inches
wide, ranging in price 1Oc, II lie 15c per yard.
Our As inch French ond Persian lawns the most excel
lent values we have shown and 15c 19c 25c 35c
and upwards to 75c yard.
Our plain linen lawns and linen sutng in all the popular
weights, sheer we'll heavy for suits for skirts
for waists.
The greatest value shown in Americas in 20 inch
bleached Damask and Napkins to match Damask 81 90
yard Napkins, So Dozen
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-03-20
PLAINTIFF is GIVEN A VERDICT
For Alleged Damage to Property BY
RdiSinQ Streets.

The first case taken up in the City
Court yesterday was that of Tower VS.
the City of Americas, complaint for
damager. The contention was that the
property of the plaintiff on Church
street had been damaged in the sum
of $3.50 by raising the street grade in
front of the Tower residence. The trial
of the case occupied the day, quite a
number of citizens test1fying pro and
con. The plaintiff was represented by
Messrs Ship Il Sheppard, while City
Attorney Maynard and Col. w. r..
Lane represented the defense. The
jury awarded damages in the sum
of $500.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-03-20
Saws He Is Innocent .

Nashville, Tenn. March. 19.-The
holding OF further proof on the pre-
sentation of the motion for new trial
of DR. Herman Feist, charged with the
murder Of Mrs. Rosa Mangrum, and
who was found guilty of murder in
the first degree, was continued Mon
day. The lips of the accused were
unsealed for the first time in an aft
davit in which he proclaimed his in
nocence.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-03-20
Tobacco Barn Burned to Ground

Nashville, Tenn. March ia
Russellville, Ky, dispatch to the
Banner Tuesday says that John T.
Youngs tobacco barn, near Olmstead
was burned to the ground Monday
night, with about $40, 900 worth of to-
bacco. Young belonged TO the Dark
Tobacco Growers association, but it is
said he was buying independently. It
Is believed that the barn was burned
by night riders.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-03-20
Silk Department.

Our famous MONEY-BAK black taffetas continue to
lead the Never have the silk sales compared with
what doing this season. Those who take the
trouble to look and post themselves the market nva
riably return and give the business
Never have shown such variety of shirt waist suit
ing and wasting silks The styles get away from those
of former and the color combinations are the
perfection of the designers skill.
The prices were never reasonable and simply un
matChable.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-03-20
EASTER SALE TODAY AT DUkCAN'S
Hosiery, Shoes. LaCeS, Silks and En-
brOidery Specials.

Special prices will be made today at
embroidery and fine hosiery.
Ladies attending the spring millinery
openings will do we'll to call at Dun
cans and inspect these Easter novel
ties. Prices will be made especially
attractive at Duncan's today.