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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-08-27
WHAT HIS
FATHER
TOLD HIM
Gave John D. $1,000 and Said.
Hang On 10 This. III Get It
Back If | Can

The mystery surrounding the
whereabouts of John ID. Rockefeller's
father, still living at %; the mystery
OF why his mother was buried as a
widow" in 1889; the mystery of
why Mr.. Rockefeller never refers to
his fathers early help or present ex-
istence, made the long account pub
lished of the Worlds unavailing
search for the older man as engross-
ing as a romance. It is a romance Of
American life, unfinished.
Reporters seldom print descrip-
tions of their failures to find what
they seek. The exceptional story
printed yesterday and the additional
chapters published today are ma
terial for an American Balzac. They
cast a strong light upon the only
years OF the worlds much-discussed
bitterly-abused, ably-defended rich
est man.
John ID. Rockefeller was not
reared in the extreme of poverty.
Not TO that extent Is he self-made
man. Many a rich man has said that
his first thousand dollars was the
hardest to get. Mr.. Rockefeller's
first thousand was given to him by
his father, the man now In hiding,
with the Injunction: Hang on to
this, because I'll get it back from you
II can"
II was by such means that the pow
erful old horse dealer and duack
doctor convival but close-mouthed,
who made money easily, but never
told how he made It, trained his tall,
serious, thln-lipped son to be
Smart" He never got the thousand
back. Instead he lent his son more
thousands, the foundation some say,
of the fortune OF the house.
The bewigged millionaire with the
crafty face, reconstructed from on
old man at Sd to a physical young
one by care and exercise, and drip
ping with wise speech and sage ad-
vice; the huge. plethorlc, jovial old
founder OF the house, who after years
OF absence flashes into view, with
his white shirt front and his gleam-
ing diamond, to hobnob one evening
with his old cronies and to vanish as
suddenly and mysterious as he cam !;
the estranged brother who breeds
buffaloe as his elder boards dollars;
the plain country folk with whom
Croesus' early years were cast; his
first sweetheart in her little country
home-what characters are all these
for the human comedy" of Ameri-
can life II It shall ever be written!-
New York World.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-08-27

The old remedies are the best.
Hickory Bark Cough Remedy has
been in use for over one hundred
years by the old Dutch Dunkards OF
Pennsylvania. and is still in use by
all the old families OF Western Penn
sylyania. Is absolutely pure; made
from the bark OF the white or she'll
bark hickory tree. The bark Is ship
ped from the east, and manufactured
Ia Salem, Ore, For sale by all deal
ers everywhere.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-08-27
What DO They Curei

The above question Is often asked con.
cerning Dr.. Pierce's two leading medi.
cines, rGohen Medical Discovery" and
NFavorite Prescription
The answer is that vGolden Medical
Discovery IL u most potent Alternative OF
blood-purifier, and tonic or invigorator
and acts especially favorably In q cura.
faces. as OF the nasal passages, throat.
bronchial tubes, stomach. bowels and
bladdepScurlng large per cent OF catar
rhal Gales whether tbe disease affects tn;
nasal psssasSs, the tnxoat, larynx, bron.
chls, stomac6(a as catsfraal dyspepsia
bowels I as unseyS> >ssxS6ee bladder
thechronlc or -nlasrailxe- STAGES OF Lfh6sS
A1ectionAI-h-nften- SUCCESSFUL In affect
ST[bc [ fsySslie prescrlnilon is adylsot
Tor the cnIAcs- one 81 ass OF dlseases--tb -tb0s.
R3c0lI I&r, wesk khesSes. -uEfaN EeMslts and
iEreglLAfitlaS LLps dent 70 MQI1cM QlIi.. +
Ing tonic ant nervlne. For weak Worn
out, over-worked women-no matter what
has caused the breakdown, "Favorite
Prescription will be found most effective
In building mp the strength, regulating
the womanly functions, subduing pais
and bringing about a healthy, vigoror'
condition OF the whole system.
giving the formulp Of both medicines and
quoting what scores of eminent med.
lcal authors. whose works are consulted
by physicians Of all the schools OF practice
as guides In prescribing, say OF each In
gredlent entering into these medicines
The words Of praise bestowed on the
several ingredients entering Into Doctor
Pierce's medicines by such writers should
have moro wei, ~ than any amount o,
non professional testimonials, becauee
such men are writing for the guidance OF
their medica brethren and know whereof
they speak.
Both medicines arc non-alcoholic, non.
secret, and contain no harmful habit.
forming drugs, being composed OF glyceric
extracts of tho roots OF native, American
medicinal forest plants They are both
sold by dealers In medicine. You can't
afford 70 accept as q substitute for one ci
these medicines OF known composition,
any secret nostrum.
DIR. Pierce's Pellets, small, sugar-coated,
easy 10 take a. candy, regulate and In
vigorate stomach. liver and bowels.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-08-27

DIVORCES
4 WRONG?
h Punish indefinitely One
4 Makes a Mistake?

.,,eo good" people who
hands in horror at the
y dlvorce. and prate loudly
4 ..eredness of marriage
70 peruse the following
Istber 26 years of this kind
~ Is. or is not sufficient
4 TO a girl who made a
4 selecting her life partner;
not. to suggest how much
should be compelled to
!. enlistment. 1t might be
tle another question as to
Inmate unions as this, and
hIch is the greater offense
!, dlyorce?" The article
Om the Tlllamook Head
reads;
-ce suit was filed in the
&rt BY Mrs. Kate A. White
ker husband, Andrew T.
kO 4 a city councilman and
Of the peace for the Sec
\ district. These parties
tled in Linn county in 1881
lived In Tillamook county
The grounds for the di-
set forth In Mrs. Whites
are that defendant was
cruel and inhuman treat
studied negligence as to
II life burdensome and un-
making It impossible for
\ live longer with her hus-
n plaintiff was born, edu-
reared In a Christian fam
all the comfortable sur
and with all the refined
that a well to do Ameri-
! can bestow upon his chill
u immediately after her
Mrs. White complains that
IND began a series of gross
kr treatment and demeanor
Der, selling property which
y had given her as a keep
|nd which hung associations
pa not be valued In money;
tani kept plaintiff on q
ostroomed shanty for q
one year after their mar
iurlng that time defend
FOHly Indifferent to giving
Fniorts of life, and refused
hd her with a condition that
heT to live and enjoy the
home pleasures; that when
child was six years old her
brought her to Tlllamook
d located them upon n
he timber and left them to
for a period of
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-08-27
Safe.

Farmer Ryetop Tin sideshow)-Is
there any advantage in being a tack
eater, young fellow?
Tack Eater-Well. yes. For IN
stance, you never are in danger OF
being run over by an automobile
Chicago News.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-08-27

When you ask your dealer for an
advertised article and he tries 10 sell
you a substitute. which he claims Is
just as good. It's because he makes
larger profit on the substitute.
Insist on getting what you ask for.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-08-27

The old Pennsylvania Dutch Dun
kard recommends Hickory Bark
Cough Remedy" Guaranteed TO cure
your cough. and guaranteed TO be
pure. Made from the bark OF the
shell bark or white hickory tree
For sale By dealers everywhere.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-08-27

Becon-I see Berlin has an auto
mobile fitted up as a hearse.
Egbert---I suppose you want me
to say that people are just dying to
ride in it!-Yonkers Statesman.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-08-27

Put these good resolutions that
you made on January 1st into erect
at once by replacing your old plumb
ing with the newest ideas in sanitary
open plumbing, and you will be rid
OF the annoyance of leaking pipes
and flooded floors, as we'll as Doctors
bills. We will furnish estimates for
gas fitting and satisfaction
is guaranteed as to workmanship and
charges.
A. I. FRASER
25s State Street.
Phone f85.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-08-27
SALEM BRICK YARD
A. A. BURTON. Prop

Brick always on hand. in car lots
or otherwise. Pressed brick made
TO order. Yard on state street. south
OF Dentitentiary. -7-i-tf.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-08-27

The Oregon Trust and Savings
bank probably has most of its de-
positors money in a sinking fund. IL
seems to be getting lower all the
time.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-08-27

In France the fee for embalming
the dead Frenehman OF fair financial
standing is $3.50. but the consular
reports warn Americans against the
expense of dying in French territory,
as the price for embalming an Amer
lean is often raised TO $1,000. The
price wouldn't cut much figure II the
people on this side were permitted to
pick out the subject.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-08-27

The Oregon Journal says Portland
will soon have another bank. Thanks
gentlemen. just wait until the fish
who have had their mouths hurt from
the last jump at an artificial fly get
well.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-08-27

A few years ago the most soathIng
terms of contempt a Wall street
broker could invent for the com
mon" people was calamity howler." a"
hut now that they have their toes in
the trap, the attempt at bowling
made by the aforesaid common peo-
pie. as compared to the Wall street
wall. is as the chirp OF a cricket 10
the howl of band OF hungry coyotes.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-08-27

An Oregonian (not the misnomer
printed at Portland, but decent. re-
spectable citizen) says Taft is unfor-
tunate in falling into the hands of
Multnomah county's political clique
If you will give Tom Richardson
a bite of your apple he will let YOU
see Taft when he visits Portland two
weeks hence.
Mr.. Rockefeller alias "Creaser
John" says his favorite tune is
Yankee Doodle" johnny Is right.
but In that doodle" he took the
first letter In the word two letters
too far down in the alphabet.
A grants Pass press correspondent
writing of the hunting In southern
Oregon says; amy man or boy who
knows how to fire a rifle and can
stalk has no trouble in bagging his
limit of Ave-" He might have added.
"and another hunter"
Secretary of War Taft is to visit
Portland soon, on his trip around the
world, and will speak at that burg,
and arrangements have been made by
which the following select few will
be permitted to zee him. The APP
pended notice shows who will be al
lowed to see the great man, and II you
belong to any of the punches named
Tom Richardson, recently of Okla
homa, will let you take a peep. The
specification follows:
Hon. William II. Taft, secretary
of war, will spend all day In Port
land. Friday, September 6. He will
speak at the armory in the evening
at o'clock and seats will be re-
served for every editor, for the off,
GERS of every commercial industrial
body, for the members of the last
legislature, the state officers. the
mayor of every city, and a limited
number of delegates from all Of the
commercial bodies throughout Ore
gon, but these names must be re-
ported and reservation made by
Monday. September 2, by addressing
Tom Richardson, secretary of Ore
gon Development League, Portland. :"
The Oregon Trust and Savings
bank probably has most of its de-
positors money In a sinking fund. IL
seems to be getting lower all the
time.
The Oregon Journal says Portland
will soon have another bank. Thanks
gentlemen, Just wait until the fish
who have had their mouths hurt from
the last jump at an artificial fly get
we'll.
San Francisco on top of all It's
other troubles is said TO be the head
quarters OF a lottery that draws all
its winning prizes for its own use.
A few years ago the most soathing
terms of contempt n Wall street
broker could invent for the com
mon" people was calamity howler."
hut now that they have their toes in
the trap, the attempt at bowling
made by the aforesaid common peo-
pie, as compared to the Wall street
wall, Is as the chirp OF cricket "a
the howl of band OF hungry coyotes.
In France the fee for embalming
the dead Frenehman OF fair financial
standing is $3.50, but the consular
reports warn Americans against the
expense of dying in French territory,
as the price for embalming an Amer
lean is often raised to $1,000. The
price wouldn't cut much figure II the
people on this side were permitted TO
pick out the subject.
The people OF the United States
have about reached the conclusion
that some OF the states besides Ohio
and New York are entitled to the
Presidency.
Lytle says he never used any OF
the busted banks money, but II used
his name. He does not claim, how
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-08-27

A Grants Pass press correspondent
writing of the hunting in southern
Oregon says: ANY man or boy who
knows how to fire rifle and can
stalk has no trouble in bagging his
limit of Ave-" He might have added,
"and another hunter"
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-08-27

Lytle says he never used any OF
the busted banks money, but II used
his name. He does not claim, how
ever, that that was what busted"
II,
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-08-27

San Francisco on top of all It's
other troubles is said to be the head
quarters OF a lottery that draws all
its winning prizes for It's own use.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-08-27

Mr.. Rockefeller alias "Greaser
john" says his favorite tune is
Yankee Doodle" Johnny Is right.
but In that doodle" he took the
FIRST letter in the word two letters
too far down in the alphabet.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-08-27

Some blame President Roosevelt
for interfering too much in matters
belonging exclusively TO the indiyId-
ual states. for instance. the matter
OF Japanese attending the public
schools in San Francisco. Taft.
however. puts him way in the shade
by advising the people OF Oklahoma
not TO adopt their own constitution
and he assumes a good deal when
nc says congress will pass a new
enabling act next winter"
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-08-27

The people OF the United States
have about reached the conclusion
that some OF the states besides Ohio
and New York are entitled to the
Presidency.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-08-27

The comet that shows near the
eastern horizon about 3 O'Clock in
the morning is getting away from the
earth at its greatest speed. II was
coming this way. but about the time
Judge lands levied that big fine on
Greaser John. and It turned tail and
III out.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-08-27
X-RAYS

An oregonian (not the misnomer
printed at Portland, but decent, re-
spectable citizen) says Taft is unfor-
tunate in falling into the hands of
Multnomah countys political CLIQUE
II you Will give Tom Richardson
a bite of your apple he will let you
see Taft when he visits Portland two
weeks hence.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1907-01-03
Arrived Home Without a Scratch

The Record has received a copy
of the Balfour Statesman since
the visit Of the editor to Gran
vile, which is evidence that ''the
bishop arrived home without
any mishap at Minot. The ''bis-
hop" is :'dead onto" things at
the Ward county metropolis-as
he expressed himself to the
writer. He didn't propose to be
held up and parted with his
money in that burg by some
thug and when in Granville dis
played a big ugly looking gun,
which he said was warranted to
shoot a dozen times by one sim
pie manipulation Of the trigger.
The Record cOngratulates 'the
bishop upon successfully pasr-
ing the lines Of the Minot bad
ones. Granville Record.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1907-01-03
N. Jacobson Sells Out.

Martin jacobson has sold his hard
ware store to two OF his old trusted en-
ployes, Peter Fugelso and D. r. Jacob
son, who have been connected with the
store for about fifteen years. Mr.Jacob-
son will still retain the farm implement
business, and will continue to handle
lands and horses.
Martin jacobson came to Ward coun-
ty twenty years ago or more with all
kinds of energy and faith, but with only
few dollars worth If this worlds
goods He has hustled and prospered
and now finds that his business has
grown to such an extent that he has
found it advisable to transfer a part of
it.
MI. jacobson built up an immense
business comforting favors to practi-
cally everyone who asked it. The coun-
try prospered and with it so did MIR,
jacobson. Several years ago he sound
it necessary to buy whole train load of
farm implements, hardware, etc.
This store has agreat many friends,
and the new proprietyrs bid fair to re-
tain the old line OF customers. g"
MI. Fugelso was postmaster at Minot
for number of years, doing his work in
a manner which won for him the con-
mendation of every patron. He is Just
as accommodating in his own business
as he was in that of his Uncle Sam.
D. d. jacobson also knows every
phase of the hardware business.
martin jacobson will retain his Offices
in the bnilding he now occupies for the
present at least.
The new proprietors are especially
we'll known among the old timers, for
they have been here for many years. MI.
Fugelso arrived in Ward county in 1886.
He has been steady, faithful man in
whatever position he has been placed.
He has been at the head of the hard
ware department for eight years with
the exception of what time he was post
master This will enable him to push
the business in the future in the manner
that it had gone ahead in the past.
D. r. jacobson also has lived here
for many years, coming directly from
Denmark hard working lad. willing to
do any honest work in order to make
his way in the world He had been
with Martin jacobson ever since coming
to this country.
Both had made considerable money
from investments in real estate and this
with the fact that they have been saw
ing, enables them to take over thislarge
business at this time.
Walter Taylor the timer, and Ed
Kress and John Lund, we'll known sales
men, have been retained.
The Independent pespeaks for the
new firm as successful business career
as Martin jacobson had.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1907-01-03
Young *scn's Club Entertains.

The Young Mems Club Of this
city gave an entertainment in
the new club rooms in the base
ment of the new NJ. f. church on
New Years day, from two till
six p. III. The gathering was the
opening OF the club rooms and
cordial invitation was extended
to all the young men Of the city
to be present. The following
programme was rendered.:
Promenade.
Solo by Prof. Wells.
Reading by the Langdon
Brothers.
Quartette.
Promenade.
Lunch.
Promenade.
Solo by Miss Katherine Odell.
Reading by Jesse Heinbaugh.
Solo by Prof. Rognlie.
Song by the club.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1907-01-03

Mr.. and Mrs. Jylen entertained sever
al young folks with Xmas tree Xmas
afternoon.
Santa Clause certainly didn't forget
the South Prairie children.
Gust Kruger and Mr.. Campbell took
Christmas dinner with MT. and MIS-. Lew
Irving and family.
Mr.. and MIS-. Ole Armstead are the
proud parents Of baby which arrived
at their home Thursda~
Lem Irving Will soon erect a new
barns
mrs. II. G. Kuchenbecker expects to
leave for minneapolis soon.
mrs. Irving has been on the sck list
for several days.
H.C. Kuchenbecker went out from
town Saturday to spend few days with
his family.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1907-01-03
Grothe School, 5 Miles S. E.

Santa Clause was pleasant caller at
Miss Grace Phifer's school Christmas
eve. He found the school house beauti-
fully decorated in honor of his visit.
Festoons of hollies and mistletoe, with
green and pink bunting, gave the effect
of fairyland. The tree, which was load
ed with beautiful presents for the child
rem, stood under an arch and the bells
rang out the glad tidings of "peace on
earth, good will to men,
The program was one OF superior ex-
cellence, rendered in such perfect style.
The Fairyman's drill was simply grand;
Miss Martha Mostad, as their queen was
perfectly enchanting. She wore white
Grecian robe trimmed with silver stars.
Miss Martha did her part with perfect
grace and finish, Miss Emma and M.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1907-01-03

Fewer persons are riding to-
day on free railroad passes than
any time since the early history
of the country. The new rate
law forbids any common carrier,
subject to it's provisions ito issue
or to give any interstate free
ticket, free pass, or free trans
portation for passengers, ex-
cept to railway employees and Of
ficers and their families, and GER
tain specified classes of relief and
charitable work and objects Of
charity. Any common carrier
violating this provision may be
fined not less than $500 or more
than $1,000 and any person &C
cepting a pass in violation OF this
act is subject to like penalty.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1907-01-03

Richard Grothe as leaders were right at
home. They did their parts to perfec-
ton and the small children were so
we'll drilled that their parts were rem.
dered with perfectness that reflected
great credit on their teacher. The
music was excellent, The choir sang
several fine selection. The one of spec
ial mention; "Low star shone in the
east" was a musical treat.
G. B. Phifer's reading was much en-
joyed by the audience and he answered
the encore with humorous dialect Sc
lection. Alter old Santa Clause made
his departure, not only the children re-
ceived treat, but everyone in the au-
dlence. AS the time drew near for
Christmas morn they babe Miss Phifer
and her school good night, pronouncing
this to be one OF the best entertain
ments they had ever attended.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1907-01-03
All OF Them are working

Senator Han>brough has in
PRODUCED q bill into the senate
carrying all appropriation OF
$25O,OOO for the purchase and
the erection thereon OF a post
office and court house at MinOt
n. D. A similar bill has been in
troduced by Senator McCumher
and Representatives Marshall
and GrOnna have taken up the
cudgelS / ~ y p4w ]nh l.. hH'|!lng
1T Nio'. III , IL NOES VI rt'rIe-
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1907-01-03
TRANSFORMATION for Advertising

George A. McNutt OF Kansas
City, district passenger agent OF
the Missouri, Kansas and Texas
railway. announces that his COM
pany decided to make contracts
for the coming year with news
papers for advertising to be paid
for in transportation.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1907-01-03
freedom Items.

HOPE ydu all had very Merry Amas
and Happy New Year
Mrs. HlC. Kuchenbecker has been
visitAg nj. M for several days.
M,,3ashson and Anton Weber were
seem at the county seat THURSDAY
Herman sTroutmiller's operation prov
od s,ccessful and he will soon DO among
his friends again.
We are ill wondering it Vic has built
an addition to his house yet.
Mr., and Mrs. G. M. Christensen IN, en-
tertained 1t Christmas dinner. Those
nrasant ware Anton and John Weber,
Ha,man KucAenbecker, Vic Swanson,
NJ md Mrs. Mark Nelson and VIM.
Gull They all announce very pleas
ant time.