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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-11-22
YOUNG WAITS HARD
EXPERIENCE
F0URTEEN-YEAR-0LD ORPHAN BOY
COMES TO ASTORIA In SEARCH
or EMPLOYMENT - SECURES 1T.

A story that has its pathetic side was
yesterday developed In the case Of John
i,rogado, q A.year-old wah, who reach.
ed Astoria on the Wednesday moons
train. The story Of this boys life, since
he was 10 years Of age, reads like q
Christmas story. but coming from the
lips OF the urchin bears the impress OF
truth. His father died at San Jose.
Cal, when he was but 10 years old, and
two months later his mother followed.
When the funeral expenses Of the par
ents were paid, from the proceeds Of a
sale Of the household furniture, the boy
had "a to begin life with. A kind
hearted woman took the boy in and
looked after him. He went to work in
box factory. In his home city, and
saved his net earnings until he had over
$50 in bank which later collapsed. He
however secured employment for suf-
iicicnt length Of time to enable him to
earn enough money to pay his way To-
Portland. Arriving there, he could fnd
no employment. and was sent to Linton,
with the same result. He had money TO
pay his ARE To Astoria, and came here
TO try his luck, arriving penniless. He
sought aid from Rev. Father Waters.
who gave him encouragement. and i'm
mediately interested himself in his be.
half. This morning the boy was around
hunting for work and was noticed by
many who thought that he was run
away. Father Waters had in the mean.
time been making inquiries for employ
ment for the youngster, and called on
the chief Of police and enlisted his
services.
X. NJ. Leathers. the boatbuilder. offer
ed to give the young man employment,
and the chief gave orders to the officers
to bring him in. He was found by OH
Ger 0berg. still on his quest for work
and brought to the station. The straight
forward manner in which he related his
woes impressed Chief Gammal and OIL
Ger 0berg was detailed to accompany
him TO Mr.. Leathers place Of business.
Mr. Leathers was also so impressed
Nith the apparent honesty OF his visi-
tor, that he Immediately gave him
situation at 81 a day for the present,
with promise Of increase as he de.
serves 1t.
A good home win be found for Bro
gado and with the encouragement he,
has received and the hustle that there
is in him he will certainly get along.
There was happy boy in Astoria
last night and there were also, no doubt,
several happy grown ups, happy in the
knowledge that they had shown com
mendable charitable feeling that will
have its good results.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-11-22
For Water Storage

To provide for storage Of water foi
the use Of part Of the buildings at Fort
Stevens. cistern. ~ feet In diameter
and 10 feet deep win be constructed
Yesterday bids for the work were open,
ed. BY the constructing quartermaster
AZ his Office In Fort Stevens. l.. A.
Porter. OF Arleta, was the lowest bid.
der At soso,o. Ferguson A Houston. Of
Astoria. ss45. and Mcclure 4 Jameson,
Astoria, ss76, were the other bidders.
The work win probably commence i'm.
mediately on the approval Of the win.
ming bid, by the authorities, at Wash
ington, to whom the bids win be refer.
red.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-11-22
Will Investigate caoline--

Arrangements are being made to sup.
ply the State University at Eugene,
speciment Of the caoline from Clatsop
County. Mr.. James Finlayson has locat.
ed this substance and brought It to the
Chamber Of Commerce whence IL has
been forwarded to Eugene. Professor
Campbell. President Of that institution
win have thorough investigation made
as to the quality. Mfr. Rudolph Prael, the
Portland crockery man has also
been asked to assist in ascertaining
what the value Of this caoline from
clatsop County really Is.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-11-22
More Improvement

The Astoria Electric Company is de.
termined that It's plant will be equal to
the demands, and IL always looking to
improvement. The latest innovation to
be introduced win be day service. to
practically the entire city. At present
the service II limited, not extending TO
the upper end Of tho city, and II Is now
proposed to make II general. Tho com
pany Is TO be commended on It's enter
prise.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-11-22
CANADIAN PACIElC
Z N p n ESS" Line Of the AfisnSIe

Join one Of our Christmas excursions
to Great Britain, Norway, Sweden, Den
mark and Germany. leaving PoNlzzd
weekly.
Excellent service and exceptionally low
rates BY the Canadian Pacific -Esn-
press" the finest, fastest and largest
steamers between St. Lawrence ports anx
Europe. Write for rates and booklets.
James Einlayson, agent, Astoria, Ore.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-11-22
Storm Last Night

The high winds forecasted for 5:35
last night arrived on time and for sew.
eal hours the storm was in full blast.
Heavy rains also were prevalent and a
very disagreeable night resulted. The
electric plant was bothered considerably.
though the telephone service was not
effected. The Western Union met with
little trouble, Shortly after midnight
the wind abated but rain fell during the
night,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-11-22
win Open Business

y, A. coe, the well known photogra-
phic artist. has leased the store room
heretofore occupied by Frank Donner.
berg, on Eleventh street between Bond
and Commercial. and win make II head.
quarters for Photographic supplies and
novelties and for the finishing Of ANA.
tour work, etc. He Il remodeling the
room and II will be handsome and
convenient resort for all given TO that
phase OF art.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-11-22
Sudden Death

Sudden Death
Yesterday afternoon, about ] o'clock,
VIM. Branda, resident Of Uniontown.
suffered stroke Of appoplexy and died
before physician reached him. The un'
fortunate man called on DR., Forstrom,
at his Office. shortly after noon' and com
planned Of headache and dizziness. The
physician prescribed for him, and after
having had the prescription filled the
deceased proceeded homeward. He had
reached a point near Aliens store. in
uniontown, when he fell to the sidewalk.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-11-22
~HH>H>%~~AC&>>~~>
:: no PERSONAL MENTION 0Ha
o OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

Corporal MCGOWAN, who was dis.
charged from the service some time ago
at Fort Stevens has enlisted in the
recruiting service and leaves this morn
ing.
Alfred Carlson, Of Fort Stevens, is in
the city.
Sam De Boost. Of Fort Stevens. is
visiting Astoria. He will remain few
days.
II. Robinson Forbes Of Chicago, is
registered at the Occident.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-11-22
When You Travel.

1t costs no more to take advantage
of the fast time and superior service of
the 0. R. 4 N. and connections than It
does to travel on inferior lines.
Tickets to all principal points in the
United States, Canada and Europe on
sale at the 0, r, \ N. dock. @. w.
Roberts. agent.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-11-22

He was carried into the store but ex.
pired before DR.. Forstrom, who was re.
turning from lunch. reached him, He
was a native oi Finland and was ~
years OF age. lie leaves wife and no
children and his funeral will take place
on Sunday from Pohls undertaking
parlorH.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-11-22
The Commercial.

The Commercial still continues to do
a good business. The finest grades Of
different kinds Of refreshments kept at
this well known establishment assures q
continuance Of its popularity. The pro.
pFietor. Otto Sund, is genial gentle.
man. and Is well and favorably known in
this city. Drop into the Commercial
when in the neighborhood. 1t is on Com
mercial street near Eleventh.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-11-22
Owners Found

The mystery surrounding the team Of
horses and wagon which were loft at
t'aston's barn. unclaimed. has been
solved. They were left there about 10
days ago BY an unknown man who had
offered them for sale. II now develops
that the horses are the property Of the
y, 9. Kelly Transfer Company, Of Port
land, from whom they were stolen and
to whom they will be rturned on pay.
Ing the livery bill.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-11-22
A Iolly Time.

About two dozen lady friends OF Mrs
Charles Wirkkala called on that lady,
Wednesday afternoon, and rendered her
birthday party. Music, refreshments
and congratulations were the order OF
the afternoon, and general good time
was had, A beautiful cut-glass set was
the birthday present Of Mrs, Wirkkala's
friends.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-11-22
The Grace of Cash

The Grace of Cash
Cash is always the important thing
with most men and women. and when it
has the grace of low figures for desir-
able goods. it means more than ever to
all concerned. That's what it means in
the Charles Heilborn 4 Company sched-
ules OF reductions, published in this
issue.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-11-22
A Wise Move


The Chamber of Commerce has written
to the purchasing agent Of the Panama
Canal Commission, making arrange
ments so that in the future all Of the
specifications for supplies may be re.
ceived here for the convenience of bid.
ders.
As matter of fact, lumber can be
supplied from Astoria to the Panama
Canal cheaper than from any place on
the Pacific Coast and, an important
contract must be bid on by December
IS. Investigations show that it will
be easy enough to transport the lumber
and it IS highly probable that a CON.
sideration can be furnished by the local
mills which win 60 long way toward
helping local conditions financially.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-11-22
Christmas Excursions.

If you are going to spend Christmas
in the Old Country consult the Canadian
Pacific. Through tickets from Astoria
to all points in Europe. James Finlay-
son, agent.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-11-22
Operator Appointed

The new wireless station Il about
completed. and will soon DO doing busi-
ness, An operator has been appointed.
and II will not be long until the mes
aages will be flying through the air. to
Astoria. Alfred fernald, who 10 well and
popularity known as Fuzzy" win be
the operator.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-11-22

City Surveyor Tee has filed report
that W. A. Goodin has completed the
grading Of Irving avenue. from Nine.
tecnth TO Twenty arst. This entitled
the contractor to a payment Of sieal.3l.
being 80 per cent Of the estimate Of the
amount Of work done.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-11-22

The Lurline got down at $3.50 yester.
day evening aud left mp on her schedule
hour Of ! p. m. with plenty Of business
on both decks.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-11-22
IElsE TILES O TIE TOWN


The Dorcas Society will be entertain
I'd this evening friday BY Miss Agnes
Young. corner Harrison avenue aud
Twelfth street. Members and friends
are invited.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-11-22
Figures Don't Lie

Published figures. over the name OF a
reliable firm have q convincing ring and
hold the essence o! advantage 10 wieso'
ever shall use them. Note tho string Of
quotations In the Charles fleilborn A
Company ad. In this Issue.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-11-22
At the Hospital

Three new cases, for medical treat
ment. were received al the hospital yes
terday, The patients on whom opera
tions have been performed are doing
nicely and under tho careful treatment
being bestowed will. no doubt be soon
fully recovered.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-11-22

Ill. Lwcllyn mourns the loss or his
valuable pointer bitch. She has disap.
pearcd from No. | hose house and Ed
Is disconsolate. iIe/will pay a reward
for her return but. as she, no doubt,
has simply strayed away. her return
may occur al any time lie hopes so.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-11-22
The Chance is Yours

A glance at the advertisement OF
Charles Heilborn 4 Company, In this
issue, win indicate to you where and
what that chance Is, and what Ii Is
worth to you,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-11-22
1t Is Up 10 You

When good thing comes your way
it Is your loss if you let it 60 by,
Charles Heilborn 3 Company are making
some interesting offers in this issue, and
they are yours to make good on.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1907-04-12
A @

Heckmaster & Reynolds are now
prepared to open a first class cream
cry in the city of Canton just as soon
as a sufficient number of farmers
agree to supply the requisite amount
OF cream to keep the plant in opera
tion. A creamery can not dO a Suc-
ceSSful business without the necessary
support and it's for this reason that
Heckmaster 81 Reynolds ask that the.
farmers cooperate with them in this
matter. When enough farmers have
agreed to supply the necessary cream
to keep the plant in operation the
creamery will be started and the pro-
prietors will pay the highest price for
cream.
Canton has long felt the want of a
first class creamery to handle the
cream OF the surrounding country and
the opportunity is at hand. A home
creamery paying within ; cents of the
New York market price should bring
farmers into line with a jump. The
proposition means a higher price for
cream Than they have been getting
and not half the work in delivery.
The success or failure of this mod
ern way of doing business is up to the
farmers themselves. and if they want
a higher price for their cream they
have an opportunity to secure it.
Mr.. HeckmaSter had twelve years
experience in a creamery before COM
ing to Canton.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1907-04-12
T0CTNESTTSTTUyCD
~ Correspondence y
JCJTTTDSSgGTIyTJ6
Canton Township.

APR ~.
Everything indicates that spring is
here. Carpets flying III the air and
bonfires in the evening are sure signs.
The new dipping tank located on
j.. j. Richardson's farm Is ready for
patients and dipping will begin Fri
day morning.
While waiting for the land to dry
out for seeding, Will Trip is baling
hay.
J.. w. Hoffman is putting a woven
wire fence around his yard which will
be an ornament and will insure him
against all treSpaSsers.
John Mcconnell spent Sunday with
O. ID. Minis and family after being
under the Doctors care for a week
over at Spencer. He had a close call
last Monday the first serious accident
that he has had in his work as line
man. AS he was going into Spencer
with his crew, he was thrown from Il
hand car onto the track with such
force that he was rendered Unconscious
for sometime. A scalp wound, a bad
cut under the eye and a face badly
skinned was the result OF his fall
which might have been worse. lie
left for Sioux City on the passenger to
begin work between that city and
Mitchell.
j. j. Richardson shipped a car of
fat cattle to Sioux City Tuesday
night and went along with them.
School in No. 5 is progressing finely
under Miss Juel's command and she
expects to help swell the number OF
graduates in the eighth grade this
year.
We made a mistake in Il opening
remarks-spring hasn't come yet be-
cause another installment Of winter
came Sunday night and next morn
ing the ground was white, yet our
faith is firm that spring is not far
off. Now and linen.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1907-04-12
honor of the marriage of Mr.. Henry
Johnson and Miss Minerva Jackson.

honor of the marriage of Mr.. Henry
johnson and Miss Minerva Jackson.
Misses Pet and Belle Toberson we're
calling on some of their neighbors
last Friday.
Marvin Hanson departed one day
last week for Rapids City. where he
will file on a claim in Pennington
county only three miles from railroad.
Mr.. Odin Wallquist visited with his
friend Axel Ensrud of Moe last Sun
day.
There will be services at the Grand
Valley Church next Sunday afternoon
at 4 O'Clock.
A good substantial sidewalk extend
ing from the gate to the steps will be
put down at the Grand Valley church
this summer, the yard will be seeded
to white clover and also other inn
provements made, at1the suggestion
and option of the Ladies Aid Society.
We will all attend the Spinsters
Convention in the Kinsley schuolhouse
next Saturday evening. And if the
Spinsters come out all right WI might
sometime in the near future have d
Bachelors Convention right here in
G rand Valley as bachelors seems to
be i'm the majority and should we fall
short might call on the Fairview
Bachelor, Highlander and the River
side Scribe. Grand Valleyite.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1907-04-12
Vote no license. .
Mr.. Stowell's Father Dead.

a. n. Stowell returned from Rock
ford, Illinois, last Saturday where he
was called by the sudden death of
his father, who became a resident
of Olge county, Illinois, in 1853.
Daniel Stowell was born in Hamilton
county, n. Y, on January 10, 1926.
and was married to Eliza Getman at
Trenton Falls. N. Y, December 8,
ls49. He remained at that place I'M
til 1853, when he came west and To-
Gated in the town of Scott, Olge
county, where six children of the
hrst marriage were born, to wit:
Mrs; Geo. Nash Of Charles City, Iowa,
IL. q. Stowell of Sioux Falls. G. w.
Stowell of Sabetha, Kansas f. M.
Stowell deceased, A. e. Stowell OF this
city, and Mrs. j. b. CLANCY of Fair
child, Wisconsin. On March -, 1868,
the beloved wife and mother. Eliza
Stowell, passed away.
Mr.. Stowell was married again in
1872 to Mrs. Anna-McVoy of White
Rock, His, and to this unions was
born two sons: Dan now Of Kings
Station, His, and Bert now a resi-
dent of Fostoria, Ohio. Mr.. Stowell
was one of the pioneer settlers in
northern Illinois. and was a resident
of Ogle county for 81 years, and be-
came a resident Of Rockford in 1897.
He was a mar of sterling Character, a
kind and loving husband and father
and noted for his honesty and integ-
rity.
He died on March 81. and was bur-
led March 80, 1907.
A widow and v sons and daugh-
tiers mourn his departure. and all of
his sons and daughters were present
at the funeral.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1907-04-12
West Canton.

April, III 1907.
Mrs. A. j. Minor has been on the
sick list.
Claude Steele shelled corn for VIM.
Bell Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dempewolf were
guests at the Cornelius home Sunday.
Will Millage has been having a tus-
sic with the grip for the past week.
Fred Mckinney has been going to
town nearly every Sunday lately. We
don't know why. Ask him.
Miss Fay Minor returned from Sioux
Falls Monday.
Mrs. Frank Budde was called to her
old home in eastern Iowa by the
death of her father. Friends will
sympathize with Mrs. Budde in her
bereavement.
Mrs. Henry knowlton came home
from Wisconsin Saturday and Henry
a smile again.
Mrs. Claude Steele was a Sioux
Falls visitor one day last week.
Mrs. Todd and Mrs. Smith went
down to Mrs. Hicks to the Ladies
Aid Society last Thursday. They re-
port a fine time. Mrs. Smith return
ed to her home in Canton Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. j. Jones attended
the funeral OF Mrs. Conklin Tuesday.
The Sunday School at the Jones
school house held their annual cleo
ton last Sunday. ]. j. Jones was re-
elected Superintendent, d. S. Lantatf,
Assistant, Miss Annie James, secre-
tary and Treasurer.
Eli Bohen and family and Mrs. Tom
Wallace drove out TO f. NJ. Beck's
beautiful farm home Sunday after
Don
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1907-04-12

son, Melvin. Mrs. Melvin says b. Il. is
all right to have around. He makes
himself useful either outside or in,
and is a good hand to look after the
baby.
3. Ramsey was evidently figuring
on dry roads Sunday as he took three
young ladies and himself out in a sim
buggy with one horse and started Tor
church, but before getting there he
got into a bad mud hole and the horse
was unableto pullthem out. John Ness
came along and volunteered his assist
ence lie carried the ladies TO more
solid footing. John said a couple or
the ladies' were pretty heavy and had
to squeeze them pretty hard to get
them over John would have enjoyed
it much better If his wife had not
kept a close watch of him. The only
thing that bothered John was it took
the shine off his shoes. l.. L..
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1907-04-12

The Vermiliion Republican feels
bad because the President got hot
enough to call another man a liar"
He didn't call Hartman a liar, he
only said Hartman told d wiiifui
and premeditated "untruth.a There's
nothing in that. Brother Wiley. to
cause serious alarm. The President
couldn't say that the words written
by Hartman, under a microscopic ex-
animation, indicated a condition OF
mind that said one thing and meant
another, the sum tota! OF which
when added up left a hypothesis. NO,
Brother, the President hasn't time to
write a thesis on a bedrock PROPOSE
tion. He calls a spade a spade and
drops the pen.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1907-04-12
Dayton.
April 9, 1907.

Well, Hicks weather prophecy is
coming true right along. We had
our first snow furry Tuesday morning
but it will not be the last according
to our weather foreteller.
Omer Hokenstad finished seeding
last week. This is the only one
around here hat is through at this
writing.
Frank Bankson spent Sunday in
this vicinity. Frank has left the
farm and is trying his craft at n
harness trade.
Mrs. w. r. Potter is still at the
Durham hospital but is progressing
nicely and will o 0 be able to come
home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Garfield Goodwin Wis.,
tied at Frank Painters Sunday.
A Der of the young people OF
this township gathered at the home
of f. Il. Peterson last Sunday even
ing and gave George a pleasant sur
prise. The occasion OF This was Geo
rge's intended departure or North
Dakota. He goes, but takes with
him the best wishes OF a host or
friends.
Roy Leirert left last Saturday for
Hawarden from which place ne
leaves for the northern part OF the
state with a number OF Others. we
wish them success in their search for
a home and fortune.
Ruth Hvistendahl spent a few days
with her sister who is teaching In
the Abbott District.
School closed in District 30 last
Friday for a W weeks vacation.
Harry Ellis marketed seven loads of
hogs Monday at ST. 10.
Bent Olson shipped a carload of
hogs to Chicago last Tuesday.
Charley Watkins is doing some
ditching for Ernest Straw. lie dId
some thing for Mr.. Straw last fall
which proved a great success and that
is why Mr.. Straw is having more
work done now. When Mr.. Watkins
gets these bitches finished this will
be n Of the best farms in u coun-
ty not only in dry weather but rainy
as well.
Mr.. Wheatley's dog, ViX, is as Won
derful as "Mother Hubbard's' dog in
seeming to be dead and yet alive. Ed
was after some thieves that were IN
Testing his place chasing them all
about the yard until finally they took
refuge under a pile of boards. Vix,
of course, was helping to capture the
invaders and watched every chance
to pounce upon them. Ed was armed
with a club and when II thief was
forced from his hiding place the dog
grabbed him and at the same time
the club came, down with a thud up
on both. The dog being the nearest
received the force of the blow and
played dead. He was put down cellar
for safe keeping during the night and
you can imagine the joyful surprise
of the family when they opened the
cellar door and found NiX ready to
bark a cheerful good morning.
From a letter received from Mr..
Snider we learn that they have been
exposed to the small pox. But they
are not much alarmed over the fact
the disease is in a very slight form.
They like their new home very much.
They did not begin spring work any
earlier than we did this year.