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Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-09-12

Why-but tell me what happened"
you always hated Herb didn't
you?" chucklcd Bige, accepting a
fresh cigar. And with great leisure
ness he related the misadvcnture of
Herb" Farnum to a rapid fire accom-
paniment of phone ringing and tlmid
but persistent taps on the door. Bur
bank had relaxed and a smile fitted
over his face as the fine points Of the
horse trade were brought cut to the
discontinue of Herb"
Tell me about little Lon Gibbs,
who used to go swimming with us"
urged Burbank.
Hes done WE'LL admitted Crankle.
Ions first seleCtman now, Got a
nice girl, Alviry and two boys, She
goes with my BESSIE. The Young
Folks Friday Evening club give Bes-
sic a surprise party last week. | took
her out drivin' and when we got back
they was all waitin'. Well, sir, you'd
a died laughin' to see that young ones
surprise when they all jumped out at
her aud said: Boo Bessie almost
. dropt. Bessie's a fine, good girl,
bright as a button, If I do say it,
You've got two girls, hain't you?
saw their picters INC in a paper
yes" assented Burbank, "How's
Silas Whetherton?"
sis gone into the chicken business
on a grand scale; don't know yet how
he'll do with IL. Speakin' Of 81 re
minds me | forgot to tell you Hattie
Drcsser's married at last! Man from
over in East Seymour. Oh, | guess
Hattie grew up an made a fool o.
herself after your time. She tried t.
get 81 after his first wife died. Blu
he married Cass Green. You remem
her the Greens? Lived over near tn
sawmill. Yes. Wen, Cass was Amo'
Green's daughter, the rest were al
boys. Silas-"
"How's my chum Tommy Sother
gill? lie was in to see me a few year
ago" broke in Burbank.
THE Judge? He's great Same oil
s~ixpence. He's built the finest plac
in ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS lights (mak
the Electricity themselves) and ever
thing. Say, but we've got the riches
joke on the Judge! You remembe
old Spike Peters
But a knock came on the door tina
IN couldn't be ignored. Burbank opene
it reluctantly. II was the head cler
=, with a worried look on his face. II
70 held a consultation with his employe
4, and seemed to be urging the necessit
-. of prompt action upon the latter.
~ Abijah Crankle got up and strolle
of around the room gazing at various ol
rt jects to show how much at home h
n was in Thomas Worthington Blu
banks private Office.
or VERY well, sir" said the clerk, {
ut II he Washed his hands of his errat
gu boss" "Of course I'll tell him Ihi
It was impossible to sec him. And d
on drive almost never steps on lar
except to eat and sleep, \ Journe
downstream Is to him an affair
great simplicity, lie pushes into Il
current 4 stick of timber, jun ps ligl
an ~ atop 1t, leans against his ieavy al
IN floats away as graceful as 4 GrHcii
I'M statue. When his unLtablc craft oIe
m. takes other logs lie deserts IL, rul
IA forward as far rs he can-tile lo'
,co bobbing awash behind his 81 ring-2l
# so continues on another timber. Jat
NV Boyd once for a be; rode for ~ mi!
of down Grand river on IA 'Og he c0u
an carry to the streams tsEd .ross !
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-09-12

What women will do and endure In
the quest of beautiful looks was y.
cmplitied by some instances given by
a lady doctor.
a very wealthy woman recently took
on a trip abroad with her a STAFF OF
beauty experts besides her maids.
They travelled with her everywhere,
staying at the best hotels and receiv.
ing large salaries for about an hours
work each per day. The lady. who
is considerably past middle age, thus
managed to keep mp an appearance Of
youth, the artifciality of which, how.
ever, deceived no one but herself.
Other beauty maniacs, as they are
called. are so made up with dyes and
facial coloring matter that they have
to avoid the open air. The treatment
begins at noon. the face being steamed
and m~assased, the hands. arms, and
neck whitcned with artifiC>l prepare.
ticns, the hair manipulated and the
figure scientifically laced. Drugs are
used to make the eyes bright. And all
this is gone through for the sake Of
shining at some social function Gas.
sells Journal.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-09-12

Users Of everyday catch-words are
constantly quoting that ubiquitous per.
son Shakespeare. Dead as a door,
nail" long and short OF IT, getting
even" "tagrag,' birds Of a feather"
that's nat.' mum ~"scarecrow," SOL
i'd" "milksop," "loggerhead," bag and
baggage" "a mere song" dancing at.
tendance send him packing" Kill
with kindness" Greek to me- III
wind that blows no good" give and
take" AN ]eycsurc," TO boot" and
the man in the moon are all his.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-09-12

A Aeg,igee In which u may enjoy
perfect relaxation and at the same
time uphold the accepted cauous Of
artistic appearance, is Of shaded pink
asphOdcl SILK, the upper part Of the
garments shell pink shading 10 a deep
rose at the hem. The usual loose ef.
feet Of a tea gown is entirely done
away with, the soft folds are drawn
into a fitted bOlero of openwork en-.
broidery which opens over a che.
misotte ~ Dalghali crepe. Long dol.
man sleeves Of silk are edged with soft
lrilIs Of crepe-Dress.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-09-12

old place tryin' to scratch a Twin out
Of hat old plain land. Albert, he's
the next, has gone to Bethany to work.
He's quite a smart teller, That fam
ily's sort a'goue off Huldy's the only
one that's left of that whole family OF
girls. Old Asa Sperry died a short
spell back, sad thing. He was 81.
You've got a nice place here, Tom,
ppo they charge you as much for
these rooms as for a whole farm out
our way? How many help do you
keen
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-09-12

The woman who e an unbecom
ing hat has only herself to blame. for
so much latitude is there in these days
that the prc''i'-t Of women often have
trouble IN finding a satisfactory hat
There az. however, several rules 10
Doe followed. Devote plenty Of time to
the selection Of a shape, sit while hav.
Ing ID tried On 10 your head and then
survey j., from every possible angle.
A dip.br!m viii make a long nose look
longer. q round hat lends width to a
round face and brilliant trimming adds
years to q faded complexion.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-09-12

Indeed, shops are showing dresses
made up on lcnE straight lines, al.
most void Of trimming. yet with
sleeves SO intricate and elaborate that
no one but an artist could develop
them.
Now We are told that with cold
weather the long sleeve will invade
the shops However, for certain
frocks the short sleeve will always be
worn.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-09-12

Take a thick slice Of bread. four
inches square; cut off the crust and
spread with fresh lard, Soak this
thoroughly from the uHderside in hot
water; pour over the lard d teaspoon.
iul Of iaudanum, and cover with any
thin, soft muslin, Apply this to the
ear as "a poultice, and Gasten it about
the head 10 hold # in Ilace. This gives
almost instant relief.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-09-12
A Distinction.

Gentlemen" said the prisoner, after
acquittal. i thank you for my yindlca
ton"
Young feller replied the foreman
of the jury, you don't seem TO know
the difference between a viudlcation
and a streak OF good luck.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-09-12

Mcxicans enjoy the ~wellearncd rcpu.
ta,ion Of being one Of the most super.
stitious races Of the world. Supcrsti.
ton exists wherever thcye is a human
being, but Mexico seems 10 be the
place where all human approximations
are ccntcred. To such an extent IL
this true that superstition has be.
come almost a kind of religion, gov.
erning every act OF the people.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-09-12
The Retort Courteous.

Om Cab Driver Cat the end OF a
somewhat heated argument)-I know
wot's the matter with you-the winds
got in that ole in yer cad and set
yer tongue Vaughn Punch
Strength Of Birds Wing.
A birds wing Is, in proportion to Its
owners weight, 20 times as strong as
a mans arm.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-09-12

you say ten O'Clock tomorrow morn
ing? Thank you, sir. The 4por
closed noiselessly.
Say, Tom, | guess I'm hinietins
you | wouldn't want you to put your
self out any for me. ii be getting
on over to the train, | guess. Better
to be three hours too soor han II
second late is my principle In catching
the steam cars
That's all right, Bige, you don't
come down to the city every day and
while you're here I'm going to try and
give you a few moments without the
whole universe at my heels. It's like
that day in and day out explained
the hnancicr YEARLY. Now well
close the shop up and go out and have
luncheon and"
You going to leave that railroad
car out there cooling his heels?' de-
handed Bige admiringly.
Wen forget him. said Burbank.
In fact, Bige, well play truant, just
as we did when we went to school to
Miss Case. Now come on before any.
one corners me. My MOTOR S at tAe
door and wen have time for a little
spin before we eat, Haven't you? Oh,
it's perfectly safe, Bige, and ! know
you'll like it. Browns a very careful
driver. ltl be an experience to tell
EN- in Dawsonville. | tell you. Blge,
it makes me feel young just TO see
you. But say-l'm sorry to hear that
about Libbie."
NO, Kate, I'm not going to any re.
| ccption this evening"" protested
Thomas Wo%rthington Burbank, with.
out glancing up from the little Daw.
sonville paper that Bige Crankle had
given him. Bige had brought the pa.
per to read while going and coming on
the train, but at the last moment had
presented it to his host in exchange
for a magazine. After I've just
glanced through the Jacksonville
Newsletter, I'm going to bed. oh, by
the way, Kate-'Mrs. Burbank was
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-09-12

A cream-colored uuruled note paper
of good quality, plain or adorned with
monogram, crest or street and home
number with envelopes to fit exactly
is always in good form.
The wording Of an acceptance de-
ponds much upon the way an invita-
tion is framed. II very formal and in
the third person, the reply, either an
acceptance or d regret. is written in
the same manner II informal, the re.
turn reply Is written In an informal
manner.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-09-12
Oriqin Of Menaqeries.

An attempt to trace the origin of
geological gardens and natural his.
tory museums has been made by j..
Won Pleyel, a German. He concludes
that menageries originated partly in
the worship OF sacred animals and
partly in the ambition of rulers to col.
lect specimens Of rare, valuable and
savage creatures The simplest form
OF geological gardens was known to
the Chinese, Indians. Greeks. Romans
and pre.Spanish MeXicans in very an.
cient times. a Chinese menagerie dat.
ing from 1850 b. c. being the oldest
on record. The den Of lions kept by
Dariu, OF which We are told in the
Book Of Daniel, is an Illustration Of
the primitive m~enageries, and the
sacred white horses of Greece and
Rome and the so-called white ele,
plants Of Burma and Siam represent
another type. The m]enagerie founded
in 1927 in Regents park, London.
seems to have suggested the establish
ment in Paris that is regarded as the
earliest modern geological garden.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-09-12
THE SLEEVE STYLES
eEWILDERINo VARIETY OF THE
SEASONS FANcIEs.
General Adoption Of the Guimpe Dress
ls Largely Responsible-Point 10
Remember in Ordinary
Fall Costumes.

Fashion seems to have gone mad
In the many developments Of fancy
sleeves that are seen ou the u~p.to-datc
irock. Never were there so many be.
wIldering varieties the general adop.
ton Of the guimpe dress is largely re.
fponsible for this.
To-day, almost without exception,
dresses and separate blouses are made
with the Euimpc and the more elabo-
rate the sleeve the smarter the gown.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-09-12
The Useful Smile.

Few realize the value Of a
smile, The smile that is useful is the
smile that Is dangerous to man, the
smile that oven fasclnatcs women, the
smile that will coax the most severe,
that will soften tempers, that will Sc.
cure fayors here and service there.
and 90 twice as far as a Tip or a com.
mand.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-09-12
NEW IDEA IN SHIRT WAISTS,
Complete Garment Easily Made from
Two H5ndkerchiefs.

Since the first inventive genius
turned IN the four corners Of a hand.
kerchief and made q dainty decoration
almost every article produced by a
finger agile az n~ordlework has al one
time or another Joined the list Of hand
kerChief-Wadc articles.
The latest recruit IT. q complete
shirt waist and the directions are
very simple, Cut the Two haudker.
chiefs in four t~rianglcs by laying two
opposite corners together. Join these
four pieces together with yalcn.
clennes lace insertion making a large
square. Now make a short yoke Of
the insertion. using about 1--WE Or SIX
rows, and join the handkerchief to IT,
Use two stripes Of Insertion on the
side Of the handkerchief and Join the
material you are using. Cut out TO
NJ. Make back and sleeves like those
Of any other waists Finish neck and
sleeves with insertion and edge,
Evary holy war sIyV- that there is
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-09-12
RIveRmAN IN REAL ACTION.
Journey Down Stream on a Log Sim
pie Exercise to Him.

First and foremost, your ~river.lan
can ride a log. This does not mean
merely tina, he is able to stand upright
or To- Jump from TO mother with
out sp!ashing in-thnugh eTen that Is
no mean feat, al a trial will convince
you. That is the k~inderGart"n of IT.,
The sawlog in tn water Is not only
his ubic,, Of labor, ~ his means of
transportation. Y,u true glycrman
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-09-12

shoulders, Fully half the time his feet
were submerged to the ankles. Nor
does quick water always cause your
expert riyerman to disembark. Using
his peavy as a balancing pole and
treading with sluirrel.like Q~uickness
as his footing rolls, he will run rapids
Of considerable force and volume.
When the tail of a drive passes
through the chute Of a dam there are
always half a dozen or so of the rear
men who, out Of sheer bravado, will
run through standing upright like cir.
c's riders and yelling like hends.-
n ltlng Magazine.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-09-12

sweeping toward the door when her
husbands voice arrested her.
"Yes?"
"Ahem' Why-you see, my dear,
there's going to be what they call Old
Home Week in Jacksonville, and they
want me to be the guest of honor.
There's quite "A piece about 1t here in
The Newsletter. No doubt they'll
wan me to make the address of wei.
come or something of that sort. | tell
you IL means a lot when your native
town acknowledges your success. You
cant fool those who have always
known you! AS | was going to say
Now Kate, stop right there! You and
the girls always have your own way,
but this time you'll sidetrack any
plans YOU may have and accompany
me to ~Dawsonville, You can go to
Newport, or anywhere else, afterward.
It'll give o butterflies a taste OF
something genuine and wholesome.
Jacksonville isn't a place you go to
just to show off like the snob resorts
you tote me to. | regret you and the
girls are so given to that sort of
thing Dawsonville's a plain country
town and a week of it will do us all
good. i
Mother, aren't you coming?" called
a voice impatiently,
"In a moment, Rose" answered Mrs.
Burbank. Il suppose then wen need
our plaincst gowns and"
"Now don't misunderstood me, my
DEAR interrupted Burbank hastily.
We owe II to Dawsonville's glory to
be prescntable, Wen go in our new
mOtor-well have 1t before the ff,
teenth all right. Wait until you see
the sensation when Little Tommy
/, Burbank whiz2cs into town in a big
motor car! And when they see you
and the girls! Jacksonville always
was conceitcd over its pretty girls,
but wait till it sees Kitty and Rose!
, And Kate, if you sor the girls want
anything, don't spare eXpcnse-you
I can use what you get later at New
, port. We W 1t to Jacksonville to
p appear at our best!"
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-09-12

thing is emoyed except the bonbons
and nuts hat is If there is no salad
course. If there is the olives are left.
1t is not necessary to ring for the
maid after the last course. The host.
ess rises and the guests go into the
drawing.room. Sometimes the men re.
main a half hour to smoke over their
coffee. Then the latter is served to
the ladies by the hostess in the draw.
ing-room.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-09-12
ADVICE FROM NINE. MERRI.
Answers to Correspondents on vsrl
Gus Subjects Of Etiquette.
To Accept Invitations.

Will Madame Merri kindly state
how invitations should be accepted to
teas, receptions, etc. also color and
size OF paper TO use.
SWEET MARIE.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-09-12
4 Soulful Jest.

A s~illy-season sayant comes forward
with the theory that the human soul
looks like an oyster. That ought to
show why 30 many people get
'stewcd."
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-09-12
1.-THE Wise Man FOreseeth the Evil"

''The Wise Man Foreseeth the Evil"
mo, sub, thank ye," said Alphonse,
"Ah doan' wishes to wuk all de time.
suh. Ef All wu2 ter wut. all de time.
Aid most likely hab auff money ter
git married wifi, an IF All had nun
money to git marrjsd wifi, mos likely
All d git married No, sub! Deed All
doan' wishes teT wuk all de time"
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-09-12

Kindly publish in your valuable col
umn your opinion Of the use Of finger
bowls and when they should be- passed
MATTIE.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-09-12
Tact.

Tact comes as much from goodness
OF heart as from fneness OF taste
Endymion.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-09-12
Chicago Waste Paper.

Fifty wagons are required to collect
the waste paper Of the Chicago office
buildings.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-09-12
Clothes.

If men thought as much about their
clothes as women do about theirs the
tailor would rank in Importance shove
tho president.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-09-12

The Cherry; When you go back to
your home town-nothing's good
enough!
Copyright, 1907, by W. G, Chapman)
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-09-12

Every holy war shows that there is
not much IN a name
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-09-12
DESIGN FoR JAsoT.

MADAME MERRI.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-07-11

Resing, who is one of the officers OF
the railway company, has proposed
to the Wellington Commercial CLUB
that they put up $4,000 to guarantee
a new survey of the route through
Wellington. When this survey IS
made 1t will be the first step in the
direction Of getting the road through
that city, Construction bonds to the
amount Of $4,000 will be issued to
raise the necessary money.
The Commercial Club Of Wellington
expressed willingness to assist in
the matter and appointed COM
mittee to make further investigation
in the enterprise and report what
they found to the Commercial Club.
When the committee has made
thorough investigation Of the survey
that is to be made and the probable
influence 1t will have in bringing the
new railway to that city, then definite
action will be taken one way or the
other by the club.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-07-11
Teachers Are Busy
in County Normal

The teachers are very busy IN me
institute and good interest is shown.
Miss Crittenden read brief ''gem"
this morning in chapel,
Captain Clarence Greeley, nephew
Of Horace Greeley, Of Braddock, Pa
viii be with us Friday, July 10. Rev.
Greeley comes to US highly recon-,
mended and the me sage he will bring
will be source of inspiration to w.
L. H. Murlin, president Of Baker
University, will address the teachers
on Wednesday, July Y, il he can
possibly make arrangements to DO So
These are attending the institutes;
Abilene-Maude Fair, Vera Hamp
ton, Lillian Lewis, Elsie Woolverton,.
Neora Sauer, Mary Rose, Mabel Red
den, Therena Weckel, Mabel Andrews,
Ruth Wilkie, Annie Fry, Lydia Der
rick, Mary Sexton, Di'bert Kline,
Bessie Minor, Anna Young, Belle
Betz. Edith Anderson, Mabel Fair,
Mary Gunselman, Nellie Wilkie, Ethel
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-07-11

Hammond.
Talmage Carrie saylor
Carlton-Winifred Sterling, Al-
berta Russell.
Dillon Lille Kohman, Euann
Murray, Edna Mosley,
Woodbine-C Cora Kohler, Cyrenna
Middleton, Catheryn Frisk.
Detroit : Kathryn Epgle, Edna Wag'
ner, Will Waterstraat.
Pearl-Lydia Lind.
Gypsum Anna swisher,
Lost Springs Nettie Fowler,
Tampa Mary o'Connell.
Enterprise Sarah Maier
Wakefeld-Mamie Dobbins.
Manchester Sadie Sheets, Ellen
Trott, Nettie Burger, Phoebe Hart
zell.
R Herihg gtone7-'-oulle MeSoen'
Floyd, Ethel Douglas.
Longfofd Nellie Blatchford.
Chapman Lydia Gfeller, Mabe
Earle, Ida Hassler, Stella Delker, Alic'
Ksl!ey, Mary Never, Bertha Bear
Pearl Be.z, Sophia Freeman,
Hope Mary Harrison, Flora Rose
Anna Miller, Stella Nelson, Florence
Ryan, Viola Rock.
Solomon Audrey Collins, Ridott'
Parmenter, Eva Wolfe, Guy Sanford
Frances Neil. Ola Collins, Mae Hen
derson, Donnie >kag5s, Sarah Custer
Maggie Kuhn
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-07-11
REVERSED A SECOND TIME.
Supreme Court Renders Decision
in an Ehrsam Case.

Ill uAh A1Ath 0WAhA Ses0Se
\ For a second time the supreme
court on Saturday reversed the case
case of J. B. Ehrsam ct al. against
Casper Brown, revived in the name
Of Cerdelia Brown, his Administrative.
In this case J. B. Ehrsam & Sons sold
to Casper Brown at Oakley two
Wolf gyrators for the Brown Hour
mill. Brown claimed the machines
did not work well and refused to pay
for them. Ehrsam started suit and
the case was decided against him.
He appealed and the case was re-
versed and remanded for new trial,
Again the case was tried and the
judgment was again for the delendsnt'
The lower court allowed a new trial
and on its third trial the defendants
were given a verdict for $4S'5O'
Ehrsam appealed and the supreme
court reversed the case. The su'
preme court holds that the gyrators
were not warranted to do what
Brown thought they should do. The
case will have to be given a fourth
trial in the lower court. The couri
costs now amount to much more
than the original amount Of the con
troversy. Hurd & Hurd we're attor
neys for Ehrsam.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-07-11
AHandsOme Display.

The window at w. L. Cooley's has
one Of the handsomest iewelry dis
plays ever seen in the city. 1t is
thoroughly up-tO-date with the very
newest things in bracelets. back
combs, lockets, chains, ETC., al
direct from the factory and lso7-S
patterns. No prettier goods ever
came to the city and it is equal to
that in the big stores.
Mr.. Cooley also has the "Real
Comfort eye glass nose pieces the
newest and best device on the market
a full line, can Ct anybody. Gall and
see the big line Of new things.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-07-11
Enterprise Is Coming.

At the new fair grounds Abilene
Friday, July 12. Game called at =
D. m. Enterprise VS.. Abilene.
Lovers Of the national game should
not miss this opportunity Of witness
ing one of the fastest and most eH'
citing games ever played in Abilene
Enterprise has gotten together a
bunch Of professionals and sre de-
termined to win the game. Abilene
also confidently expects victory
and a hard-iought game will un-
doubtedly be the result. These two
teams drew the largest crowds last
sesson and a record-brsaking atten-
dance is expected next Friday. Ad'
mission 25c. grandstand loc.