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Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1907-12-26
A SERMON BY John l.. SULLIVAN.

St. Paul Dispatch: There is no telling
when the actual usefulness of a man will
end. Even after his death. the Spaniards
put Cid Campeador on horseback and le,
him charge at the head OF the men-at
arm. and once more the terrible Cid Won
a victory over the Saracens.
! There is old John l.. Sullivan. who
| would ever have thought Of his resurrec.
ton to preach the evangel of optimism in
the face of threatened bad times9 Yet ].
Lawrence from the back rows of the vau.
deville stage has uttered hundred word
sermon that is echoing from ocean to
ocean. Milwaukee first heard the revivi-
fled oracle and the Chain Belt Co. of tina,
city. was so struck with the ex-slugger's
philosophy that it issued the sermonette in
tabloid form. Isaac Colburn. the apostle
Of printers ink. in its barreled form. who
can scent out good thing as far as a
hawk. has pounced upon the Sullivanesque
sermon and had it framed among his house
hold maxims. And it is worth it.
Sometimes it is necessary to state fact
in just the most homely way possible to
send it straight to the mark. and even a
little trese and strident slang lends its
weight and force. Here is the little SER
mon. warm from the lips of the once
champion slugger of the world.
oGacr mo t;raJ ~ ba,r Collie. k,il.:...
about the financial situation. Half the
people who stand around talking abon,
'stringency and situation, and such like
things. only do it because they like the
sound Of the Words Halt of em never
heard the word 'stringency' before and
they think it's smart to be heard talkin
about it. think I've been knockin. around
this world long enough to know hard times
when see EN-, and want t tell you
young feller, there amt nothin' to it, Its
just case of few robbers down in Wall
street tryin' to hog all the money and fallin
down in the attempt. That's all there's tc
this 'stringency' bunco. Then there's {
bunch of sorehead fellers that though
they'd take rap at my friend, Presiden
Roosevelt an. bit of more'n they coulc
chew There's man for your money o.
any honest mans--that same Roosevelt
I'm democrat, born in Boston-but In
for Roosevelt He amt afraid of then
Wall street guys. and when lie says tn,
people are goin to get square deal tn,
people are goin to get it, sec' This coun
try is all right. The people are prosperou
and happy. We've been hittin' up prett
hot pace. and maybe we've gone littl
beyond the limit in some things. but what
the odds' Well catch up again afte
we've had little rest and do better'n ever
All 1--we got to say about the financial 81,
uation is forget it.
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1907-12-26
From the Medora HeroId.

County Auditor ]. A. McGregor and
daughter, Miss Ruth, visited Lawrence at
the hospital in Dickinson, Sunday. They
returned on No accompanied by Mrs.
Megregor, who returned to her sons bed
side Wednesday evening.
The new vault at the court house has
been fitted up with stee! fxutees of the
latest design. Individual record shelves
with roller bearing carriers. filing cabinets
and plain shelves. Everything convenient.
handsome and spic and span
Whatever may be urged against Senator
Hansbrough by his opponents. There is
atleast one class of people in North Da-
kota who can have nothing but the mos,
kindly feelings for the senator and that is
the homesteader class. Unquestionably he
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1907-12-26
Sentinel Butte

The school children are enjoying vaca-
ton this week.
Miss Lorena King, the Medorateacher,
was bound for Dickinson Monday.
There we're many Christmas shoppers
in town Monday and Tuesday.
Mrs. Fred Gilbert has piano and
Hazel is taking music>lesons
The weather Christmas was the loveliest
for many years.
County Superintendent j. A. Kitchen
was in BellheId the first of the week visit
ing schools in the eastern part of the county.
Johnny Gilbertson was in Dickinson
Sunday and Monday.
Will Gilbert arrived the 21st to spend
Christmas with the home people.
Rev. F. F. Smith left for Glen Ullen
the 23rd. after conducting meetings a,
Rocky Butte; an organization of the Con.
gregational church has been effected and a
site for building secured; the people will
haul stone from Rocky Butte for the build
ing which will be of stone.
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1907-12-26
Death. Of Baby Seybold.

Thu three months old son of Mr.. and
Mrs Seybo, of Sentinel Butte, died last
Sunday morning at the home OF A. B..
Kellogg in this village, after long siege
of illness. Iuterment was made Monday
at the Beach cemetery. Reverend Alexan-
der Douglas of the Congregational church
officiating.
There will be no preaching service next
Sunday. Sunday school as usual at ego.
Christian endeavor in the evening at 7:3o.
Preaching services week from Sunday in
the evening. All are welcome.
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1907-12-26
Pay your taxes now.

Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Harkens
ate Christmas dinner with II. l..
Nichols and family.
The Farmers & Merchants bank
installed their new safe today and
will soon be ready to do business.
j. A. Baunan spent Christmas
with IL. E. Murphey and family.
Mr.. Murphey is taking care of
Roy Taylor's stock while the lat
ter is visiting in South Dakota.
A farewell reception was rendered
Messrs. F. Bortl, Max Kendall and S. F.
Uhlenkott at the Minneapolis restaurant
last Saturday evening. The three gentle
men have departed for various points in
the east.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hubert Powers,
from near Wibaux. ate Christmas
dinner with the II. l. Nichols
family.
II. M. Heath and family. of
Alandan, visited over Xmas with
+. +. Heath and family.
+. II. Hall has made extensive
improvements about his livery
stable. and has painted the in
terror.
W. A. Young visited VIM,
Forsyth and family. at Sentinel
Butte, Christmas.
Z. IL. Lowell, of Grand Forks,
is spending the holidays the guest
of his son, G. d., in this village.
Geo. f. Sygulla, of Burkey,
was shopping in Beach Saturday
and made this office a pleasant call.
q. Richardson, OF Wibaux,
will conduct the Christian Endeav-
or meeting liz this village next
Sunday evening.
Ole johnson came down from
Glendive Saturday evening and
spent Sunday with his brother
Charles.
The United Lutherans have a
pretty decorated Christmas tree
in their church and IL program
will he rendered this evening.
Prior to the program Rev. G. S.
Thorp will conduct Christmas
services.
MIR. John Kelly and family are
here from RichvilIe, Mimi, visit
ing Mr. kelly's sister Mrs. Levi
Leslie, for a few days before con-
tinuing their journey to Bakers
field, California.
A very elaborate and we'll rem
dered Christmas program and
beautiful tree was rendered the
public at the hall in this village
by the Congregational Sunday
school ON Christmas eve. A large
crowd assembled and greatly en-
joyed the same.
DIR. F. G. Davis, of the Whee-
lock & Wheelock Land Agency,
completed his years work here
this week and departed for Fargo
last Friday evening. He sold
nearly all of the company's large
tracts of land formerly known as
the Golden Valley German Catho-
lie tract.
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1907-12-26
Tic tract.

has initiated and pushed through congress
more legislation for the be neht of the
homesteader, than has been done by any
dozen of senators or congressman. Last
winter he pushed through the senate bill
allowing homesteaders leave of absence
from their claims during the cold period.
This session, one of the first bills introduc-
ed in the senate was one by Hansbrough
granting homesteaders leave of absence
from their claims during the winter
months, and it was favorbly reported
by the proper committee over week ago
Now such legislative efforts not only show
the kindly thoughtfullness of the senator's
disposition but show that he is informed az
to just what will be a real benefit 10 the
homesteader
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1907-12-26
N. W. of A. Contest.

The Modern Woodmen have entered in
to spirited contest for the enrolment of
new members. I. S. Bispham and Chas
kidder are the opposing captains and, as
the loosing side furnishes supper on Feb
Sth, good work is expected from both sides
Following is lineup Of the contestants
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1907-12-26
No GROWING Pains.

An eminen, specialist claims that
there is no such thing AS growing
pains We have been taught that
when Il child has singing pains in the
limhs, shoulders. or ether parts OF the
hcdv. it is 9ii indication tina, the body
:, growing. and therefore most par
.rls welcome the news OF such suffer.
III" N children.
The rhysiea ian referred to above
.,::in,s TIA, CROWN. pains are muscll'
az rheumatism and should have inn
et1infe attention. Something Is
Wong. and Steps should be taken at
nee 10 learn why the child's blood is
.ot in perfect condition.
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1907-12-26
An exchange hits the nail on tn

An exchange hits the nail on the head
in the following paragraph The newspaper
is the merchants best friend. the sharpest
tool in his trade and the very best method
of defense from the crafty attacks of the
mail order house. The editor looking for
ads is not a CRATER but dealer with a
legitimate trade to offer, and his work is
more valuable to the city than most any
other,
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1907-12-26
Rl1s of.Eocol Hews. :
A Happy New Year to you.

Patronize the Chronicles advcr
tisers.
j. A. Bauman Of Sentinel Butte
has accepted position as foreman
on the CHRONICLE.
Misses Mabel Gilbert and Anna
Davidson spent Saturday and Sun
day visiting the Misses kelloggs.
Pat Murn, wife and sou. of
Glendive, are visiting Mike Moran
and wife, in this village.
The family of Len and Dan
Stockwell and Henry Calendar
dined with Mesdames Abernethy
and Laughnan, Christmas.
Messrs Jensen and Baht tend
cred Il party of Young men a
sumptious Christmas dinner last
evening at the Minneapolis rcstau-
rant.
Lewis Erickson and Alvin How
rrson are home from the Glcndive
high school to spend the Holiday
vacation.
l.. A. Cram came down from
Lewiston, Mon. yesterday. he
will erect a shanty on his claim
northeast OF town and be one of
lis from now ON.
Sorn Rouse, of Sentinel Butte,
attended the Christmas exercises
here Christmas eve.
Miss Mate Boyer, of Glendivc,
is spending the week with home
folks near Rocky Butte.
The guests at the State Line
Hotel were treated to Il very
pretty Christmas tree and goodies
last evening. The house was
beautifully decorated throughout
with Christmas decorations.
w. z. Arnold, who has been
i'll for several weeks and under
went an operation at the Grand
Rapids, Wis, hospital, returned
home Tuesday.
Passenger train No. 3 jumped
the track in the local yards last
Sunday evening and caused several
hours delay. Fortunately no one
was injured.
Frank Borth departed Sunday
for his old home at Wauzeka,
Wis. He expects to return here
next April.
Miss Jessie Kellogg returned
home Saturday from Tracy, Mimi,
where she has been clerking in a
confectionery store.
The Misses Cecil Arnold and
Jessie Forsyth are home from the
Valley City Normal spending the
Holiday vacation.
ssThe Golden Valley Chronicle
celebrates the beginning of Vol
ume III by giving write-up OF
the thriving village Of Beach and
vicinity, illustrated by several
good cuts of the town and points
of interest in the neighborhood.
The paper is credit to Editor
Young and the country it repre-
scnts. Northwestern Printer.
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1907-12-26

The kawanee Ill) Star is moved to
remark that no one knows where lightning
and post cards will strike next. Says the
Star: A few weeks ago a man over in
Iowa was lying on his deathbed when he
received the following cheerful message
on a card: Cheer up. old man, the worst
is vet to come" But this was not all. for
the day he died his wife received the fol-
lowing on another card. Many happy re-
turns of this day.
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1907-12-26

If you send your money away from
home does it not occur to you that you are
not helping to build up your own commu-
nifty, or make it pay your home storekeep-
er to stay in business where you live. and
where he helps to pay taxes but that you
are building up some concern in distant
city that has no interest in you or your
pronertY.--EX
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1907-12-26

Extra Care for Work Hcrses.-Es-
pecially see that the horse has the
best care when doing the hardest
work. He should have care at all
times. but especially at this time.
You are putting him under unnatural
conditions, and he must have the ex-
ira care to overbalance it. More feed
and care are required at this time to
keep up the vitality.
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1907-12-26

Shaw Has Made Big Success.
Catcher Shaw has made such a hit
with President John l. Taylor of the
Bostons that Peterson has been dis.
posed of to Providence.
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1907-12-26

Rev. Douglas was at Wibaux Tuesday
to perform marriage ceremony
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1907-12-26

WANTED-Your harness trade and shoe:
repairing. Will treat you right. J. T.. Lar
son, first door north of Cramer's black
smith shop
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1907-12-26
HART PARR

traction engines, sa>olene and ker-
osene burners for plowing and
threshing
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-07-03
Methodist S. S. Convention

The forty-frst annual Sunday
school convention of the Baltimore
Conference, Methodist Episcopal
Church, South, will be held in
Harris0nburg on Wednesday,
Thursday and Friday, July 10, IL
and ~, 1907. The opening SER
mon will be preached Tuesday
evening, July 9th, by Rev. j. How
ard Wells Of Arlington, Md.
Among the prominent Sunday
school workers on tie program for
addresses arc Rev. II. M. Hamill,
D. D., superintendent Ct the
teacher training course for the
Methodist Episcopal Church,
South; Mrs, Hamill, who is an at
tractive and instructive speaker on
primary work, and Rev. j. M
Culbreth Of Nashville, Tenn.
The following preachers well
known in Lexington and Rock
bridge are down for addresses
Rev. F. j. Prettymap, Rev. DR.. A g.
NJ Cackley, Rev. c. H. Buchanan,
Rev. j. 4. Henry, Rev. W. 5.
Hammond and Rev. G. S. Stenton.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-07-03
MIR. Campbell Not to Run

TIE Bedford Bulletin Of last
week contained the following:
Mr.. j. Lawrence Campbell has
definitely decided that be will not
be candidate for reelection to
the Senate for the 22d district, and
this leaves Messrs. Catlett of
Rockbridge, and Eubank of Bed
ford, as the only candidates who
have published their announce
ments VI to date.
1t having been rumored that
Judge j. R. Tucker, of this city,
would be candidate for this Of
fee, he was seen by a representa-
tive Of tie Bulletin and stated
that a numter of his friends were
urging him to enter the contest.
but that the matter had come to
hir SC suddenly that he could
no, make definite announcement
before next week. " bile nothing
positive was stated, 1T is more than
proha BILE that be will be a candi-
date, snd this will make three
contestants, two from Bedford and
one from Rockbricge.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-07-03
Changed &. * o. Schedule

A change in the schedule of the
passenger service on the Chesa
peake and Ohio went into effect
Sunday, June 9Oth. Hereafter
the trains will be run on Sunday
the same as on other days. Fol
lowing is the schedule:
The morning train from the east
arrives in Lexington at 500
O'Clock daily instead of S:l7 as
formerly; the train from the west
arrives at 200 o'clock p. NJ. in
stead of 1 30 O'Clock. The morn
ing train for the east leaves at
II 20 O'Clock instead of 1880;
and the afternoon train for the
west leaves at AIS O'Clock instead
Of 4:25. The late trains are un-
changed, the one from the cast
reaching Lexington at $3.50
O'Clock, and leaving for the east
at sos.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-07-03
School Board Notes

At recent meeting of the Lex
ington School Board Mr.. Harring-
ton Waddell was reelected princl-
pal of the High School and of the
grammar schools. The other
teachers were reelected some
time ago.
The board held a meeting last
week to consider the situation at
the colored school. Miss Amanda
James, who was elected to the po-
sition of principal, declined to ac-
cept, and Leroy Gilmore was cleo
ted principal. who will have
charge as teacher of the reinstat-
ed grade, which grade the board
for time thought advisable to
discontinue. All the other teach
ers, reelected some time ago, will
continue in the school. The new
principal is native of Lexing-
ton
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-07-03
Death of MIR. X. w. Wlnborne in
Roanoke

Mr.. Robert Warren Winborne,
a former well.kncwn resident of
Buena Vista, died at his home in
Roanoke Friday afternoon, June
%, 1907, from pneumonia, aged
40 ears. He returned ten days
previous to his death from the
Jamestown Exposition, where he
contracted deep cold, which
soon resulted in Il stubborn case OF
double pneumonia. The remains
were taken to the old family hone-
stead in North Carolina for burial.
Mr.. Winborne was born in
Hertfort county, N. c., October 2,
1861, and was son of Maj. s. d.
Wlnborne. He was graduated
from the University of North
Carolina, and afterwards studied
law and began the practice Of his
profession. AT the age Of "a years
be was elected member Of the
North Carolina Legisls ture, being
the youngest member cf that body.
He removed to Iuera Vista, Va,
in 1891, and there established him
self as lawyer. In 1898 he was
elected mem Der of the House of
Delegates from Rockbridge, and
for several years served as Cor
monwealth's attorney for Buena
Vista. He removed to Roanoke in
1904, where he became prominent
ly Unidentified with several large
buiness enterprises.
Mr.. Winborhe was twice mar
ried. His first wife was Miss
Dora NJ. Merrifeld of Indiana,
who died in 1900. His second
wife, whom he married in 1903,
We Miss Rosa 7. Vaughan OF
Murfreesboro, n. c., who succeeds
her husband, together with Two
children, one by the first marriage
and one by the second.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-07-03
ROCKBRIDGE
DEMOCRATIC STATE
Senatorial Primary

To the Democratic Voters OF Rock
bridge County, Va.
Notice is hereby given, that Phi
mary Election will be held on
SATURDAY, AUGUST 18TH, 1907,
between the hours of sunrise and sun
set. at the various voting precincts
in Rockbridge County, for the purpose
Of nominating Democratic Candidate
for the State Senate for the 22nd Sena-
torial District, composed OF the Coun-
ties OF Rockbridge and Bedford and
the City Of Buena Vista.
All candidates for the State Senate,
must give notice Of their candidacy, in
writing, to the Chairman Of the Demo
cratic Committees in the Counties and
City composing SAID District, thirty
(9O) days prior to the day fixed for said
primary
Rules and regulations for the conduct
of the said primary will be hereafter
given.
FRANK MOORE, Chairman
Dem. Elk. Comtee. Rockbridge Co.
VIM. EUBANK, Chairman
Dem. Elk, Comtee. Bedford Co.
W. r. PAXTON, Chairman
Dem. Elk. Comtee. City Of Buens Vista,
June IL
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-07-03
Along James River
Gazette Co,resbondenee

Gazette CotreSb0RdeHcS
GrLMoRE's MILL, July 1.-The
new house being built here for the
depot agent, Mr.. Hamilton, is
nearly completed, and will be ready
for occupancy in short time.
Miss Bessie Barger has returned
home after a visit of several weeks
to her grandmother, Mrs. Joseph
Kennedy in Lexington.
Mrs. Mallory of Petersburg,
is visiting her daughter, Mrs.
David C. Burks at Sherwood.
The farmers of our neighbor-
hood are engaged This week in
harvesting t. Il wheat, and the
yield ia proving to be more salts
factory than was looked for.
The funeral of little George
Washington Ogden, the sixteen
months.old son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry A. Osden, their only child,
who died on June 18th from
cholera infantum, took place from
High Bridge Presbyterian church
on the 18th, and was largely at
tended. The pastor, Rev. E. c.
Lynch, conducted the services,
which were impressive. The PAIL
bearers were young ladies of the
community, and flowers were borne
by little girls all dressed in white
TIE little body was LAID to rest in
the church cemetery. J.R.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-07-03
Announcement for State
Senate

LEXINGTON. VA. June II, 1907
To the Democrats Of the 22d Senatorial
District:
l respectfully announce that | am
candidate for the State Senate, from
the ODD Senatorial District, composed
OF Bedford and Rockbridge Counties,
and the City of Buena Vista; subject
to nomination by the Democratic pri-
mary, to be held on the nth day OF
August next. have been led to think
that some experience in the General
Assembly, and familiarity with the laws
affecting every department Of the State
government, gained BIZ the discharge
OF official duties in various positions,
would rake my service in the Senate
OF some value to the people OF the dis
trlct; and II il is the wish Of the Demo
Gratis that | should represent the dis
trict in the Senate, will give my best
efforts to the service Of the people.
June 10 ROBERT CATLEII.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-07-03
News Items and Personals from
Co1lieretown


Co1lierstewn
GaSette Cou'esDondeuee
July l.-Mr. George Gocdbar Of
near Alphin died Monday, the
oath, from heart trouble and was
buried Wednesday, the Goth. Rev.
Mr. Munday of the Adventist
:kurcb, of which he was a men,
Der, conducted the funeral SER
vices. Mr.. Goodbar was in his
73rd year; was born and lived his
whole life in that Immediate
neighborhood. He served in the
war with the States In Company
E,27th Regiment, Stonewall Brig
gade. He leaves wife and child
rem to mourn their LOSE. Interment
was made at Collierstown.
Rev. DIR. VIM. N. Mebane, assist
ed by his brother-in-law, Rev. DR..
Ramsey of Tennessee, has been
holding protracted meeting al
the Chapel near Alphin. Com
munion services were held there
on last Sunday. As yet very lit
tie interest has been manifested.
The meeting will continue posi-
bly, through this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gard Mont gOmery
Of California, accompanied by
Messrs. Eek and Bruce Montgom-
cry, are here for a few months
visiting their many friends.
Mrs. B. F. Rapp has sold her
personal property here and she
and her daughter Miss Mittie will
90 to Covingtor to live with her
son who is In business there.
Mr.. jill. Hamilton, who is in the
government employ as gauger, is
at his hume here fer a few days.
Our wheat harvest is little late
this year. We notice several fields
that will be cut this week.
p X-RAYs.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-07-03
Cured of Lung Trouble

at is now eleven years since l had a
narrow escape from consumption,
writes G. o. Floyd, a leading business
man of Kershaw. s. G. II had run
down In weight to 1876 pounds, and
coughing was constant, both by day
and by night. Finally began taking
DR.. Kings New Discovery, and con
timed this for about six months,
when my cough and lung trouble were
entirely gone and was restored to my
normal weight, 40 pounds" Thou
sands Of persons are healed every
wear Guaranteed at B. H. Corr lis
drug store. 5Cc and St'VO' Ariai wv
tie free
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-07-03
Cant. w. X. Donald DEAD

Captain William X. Donald, agea oO
voors died at Fairfield Saturday, June
%, 1907, from paralysis. ne REMAINS latlnS
were buried in the Fairfield cemetery
Sunday, after funeral services IN t tne
Presby terrain church, cond ucteo Oy the
pastor, Rev. ]. Spencer Smith; zap,
tain Donald was gala. Confederate
soldier, and was promoted to captain
of the end Rockbrldge Battery rom
lieutenant in 1862. His wife, VINO Yves
Miss Elizabeth McComas, died two
wears ago.