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The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-11-15

A Figure Appeared At the Doorway.
back alive and torture them to death.
One Of the two--and 1t was John Hal.
comb--tripped on a vine and rolled
down the steep river bank. Then he
gave himself up for lost. But the
fall, instead Of bringing him to death,
saved his life. He lodged under the
heavy branches Of . fallen tree and
the pursuers, sure that he was ahead.
dashed rast it without discovering
him. He lay concealed In this lucky
hiding place until darkness came.
Then wounded, lame. and almost fam.
ished, he started out on the journey Of
days through the trackless forest in
tested with hostile Indians that lay
between him and Patience. A man
less brave OF heart would have given
I'D a score Of times. but there was no
give up to John Halcomb. He might
be SO weakened that he could only
crawl. but he crawled N. lettering.
stumbling, crawling, dragging him.
self along his painful way by inches
and In danger Of hts life all the way.
he covered the toilsome miles and
came to make for his wife Patience
q real Day Of Thanksgiving.
Copyright 1901. BY Wright A Patterson.)
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-11-15
500 Reward, 500.

The readers Of this paper will be pleased 10 learn
that there "a at lea I one dreaded disease that science
has been apie 10 cure 10 all its stages, and that Ia
Catsrrh. Halls Cstarrh Cure IL the only positive
ours u,v known 10 the medical fraternity. Gatsrrh
being q . institutional di.ssse. requires q con 'Iitn-
tlonal tire ,trnent. Hairs G,tarrh Cure 10 TAX "a In
temally, acting directly IL - thN blood And Mucous
surfaces OF the system, thereby destIoylut the
foundation Of the disease, and giving the patient
strength by building up tho consiitudcn and assist
so much faith IN It's curative powers that they offer
One Hundred Dollars for any caso that 1t fails 70
cure. Send for list OF testimonials.
Adirsss f.. j. CAENEY 4 Co, Toledo. O.
Sold by all Drus xists, T0.
Tagc HalI's Family Pilis for constipation,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-11-15

The late Admiral Walker" said .
naval o1icer In Washington. "belieyed
heartily in marriage for sailors. He Al
ways urged sailors to wed. Nautical
bachelors were held up to scorn By
him.
@Strolling with him in New York
one day we met q young sh~ipbroker.
Admiral Walker hailed the young man
delightedly. He clapped him on the
back, wrung hts hand and cried:
Congratulations on your marriage,
my young friend. No moro sewing on
Of buttons now. chr
"'No, indeed said the ship-broker
sharply. I wear a belt now. 1t keeps
me SO busy raising money to pay my
wife's bills that l have no time to
sew on buttons-'"
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-11-15

she had not come away from her hus-
band against his desires-so she saith
eyer-she would at least have died
with him"
THAT is wicked repining,' said the
aunt se~ntentiously. She ought to be
dealt with by the meeting. She
should be thankful that her life was
spared when her neighbors were
taken. Doubtless 1t was a leading of
the Spirit that caused her to come
here e'er the savages fell upon wy.
ouing. She. above all others, surely
has reason to be thankful. You
should deal with her, sister, and check
this untoward spirit" said Mistress
Loveioy sternly. Mistress Prudence
sighed.
Il know not rightly how to do It
when she ia In such sorrow" she said.
she hath ever been q willful and un-
reasonable child. but o very loving
one"
"You have " spoiled her, and her
husband did the same. Perhaps this
is a punishment to you BOTH" said
Mistress Lovejoy. II was well that an
Interruption Just then broke or the
conversation. for a mother, even
though she may criticise her child and
lament her own way Of management,
becomes instantly indignant II any n
else presuDes to say the same thing.
Mistress Patience. a bride of a year,
had left her home In Wyoming valley
for q visit with her mother in an
older settlement. She had begged and
pleaded to make this visit with a will
ful demand that would not be denied.
1t was an unusual occurrence The
journey through the wilderness was
toe long and toilsome to think Of Wis
Its. Most Of the mothers who said
farewell to daughters going to pio-
neer homes could hardly expect to see
them again. But Mistress Patience
who was anything but patient in spite
Of her name--would not submit to this
state Of things. She begged and
pleaded to 90 until her husband--to
whom her highest wish was law-gave
his consent. He vas the more ready
to do this al there were ugly rumors
Of alliance between the British tory
forces and the Indians and the settle.
inent Of Wyoming, standing on a dis
puted tract, and not 80 well protected
as other regions was peculiarly liable
to attack. But Mistress Patience did
not know this or she would not have
gone. She was very much in love
with this grave, middle.aged husband,
who treated his young wife like q pet.
ted child. Many Of the settlers had
Ohaken their heads over Mistress Pa
tience's going. "ne ought not to let
her DO Il" they had said. "a wife's
duty II to stay with her husband. He
onght not 70 let her 80 away for q
little 'homesicknees."
She had known Just how lonely Il
would be for him after she had gone.
= will only stay Z little while. l
win come back soon" she had said
- TIE parting. regretful 1t the last
minute for her. action. But the sav-
- lnd.ans bad come down. upon the
WALLACE of Wyoming and swept II On
from the faes X The earth. The houses
we're burnt. the people massscred "
carTied away captive. Every day
brought q fresA story 81 horror, .eepe.
clally dreadfnI "a been the tsls y
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-11-15
Hurai Delivery Increase,

II Is now only fourteen years since
an appropriation of $4,000 was made
for experiments with the project Of
rural free delivery, As recently as ten
years ago the appropriation for this
new service amounted to only $4,000;
last year 1t was more than $4,000, 900.
while this year rural free delivery will
cost s37, 000, 900.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-11-15

% NOT only take occasions Of do
ing good when they are thrust uron
thee, but study to do all the good thou
canst. Zeal Of good works will make
thee plot and contrive for them. con-
suit and ask advice for them.--R. Bax-
ter.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-11-15
His Opinion.

Pendally--Now, caadidly, what do
you think OF my book?
Grimshaw-Well, l always did nd.
mire the courage Of a man who, with
out knowing how to write, writes on a
subject of which he knows nothing
Smart Set.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-11-15

About All That Is In Il.
First Employer--What do YOU think
Is in this war against the feminine EN-.
ployes' pompadours?
Second Ditto.-Rats!
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-11-15
A sIfuht Difference.

my DEAR" said a gentleman to his
wife, where did all those books or
astronomy on the library table come
from? They are not ours"
"a pleasant little surprise for YOU"
responded the lady. "You know, you
said this morning that W. ought to
study astronomy, so l went to a book
store and bought everything could
find on the subject"
It was some minutes before he
spoke.
my DEAR he then said, slowly. his
voice husky with emotion, g" never
said we must study astronomy. ! said
we must study economy"
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-11-15
Prizes for Inventions.

With a view to encouraging officials
and workmen on the Imperial German
railways, the government have es-
tablished a fund from which awards
are made to men who invent any APP
pliance which may be useful in rail
way practice; $3.50 was paid to EN-.
ployes last year from the fund.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-11-15

Life alone can rekindle life; what
others claim from us Is not our thirst
and our hunger, but our bread and our
gourd.--Amiel.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-11-15

Ones neighbors cen see an eclipse
of the honeymoon without the aid Of
q telescope.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-11-15
Al American Holiday.

Thanksgiving day 10 distinctly an
American holiday. Its origin resting
with the Puritans. who first celebrated
It In 1921. At the same time the Pu
ritans abolished Christmas, which
they concluded was . relic Of prelacy.
and should not be observed by free
thinking people. Thanksgiving day.
II II needless to say. has proved :
popular holiday with their descend
a1ts. though Christmas has also como
into ~ own again.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-11-15
Soon Told.

Mr.. Trotter--I spent an entire day
with your husband last week, We
hadn't met for nearly 20 years. and
naturally he had to tell me all he
knew.
Mrs. Homer--He ought to have told
you that much in ten minutes But
had he started In to tell you all he
doesn't know i. would have taken him
the rest of his natural life.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-11-15
Restricted Choice.

"The people and the corporations"
said Senator La Toilette the other
day. remind me Of a roma, and her
little boy. There vas a very large
chicken and a very small duck on the
table and the woman. pausing with
the carving knife raised, said: Johnny,
which will you take, chicken or duckg
Duck piped Johnny. But the mother
shook her head. No, Johnny she said
In a firm. yet kindly voice. you can't
have duck, my dear. Take your
choice, darling, take your choice, but
you can't have duck"
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-11-15

1sughter, young Mistress Patience
HaIcomb, bent languidiy " the spin
nlng-wheel.
Mistress Prudence made q sign for
silence, but It was too late. The
face of the rale young widow grew
whittier, and without Q word she rose
and glided away.
Mistress Lovejoy looked at her sis.
tersin-law inquiringly.
Hath she not vet become recon.
cled to the decree Of God?" she asked.
Mistress Prudence shook her head.
NAY" she said. "She saith eve that
Il is not by the decree OF God she suf.
fers. but by her own w~ilfulness. II
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-11-15
AT
Middle
Lie
a "A
Market Prices.

.And do you sell these beautiful
thoughts Of your soul for mere dol.
larss'' she exclaimed.
Nope" said the poet, sorrowfully.
Il seldom get more than 50 cents for
EN-"
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-11-15

THANKSGIVING makes our prayers
boId and strong and sweet fseds
and snnadIss thsn y With ecals y
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-11-15
Great Comfort

"Yes," remarked Mr.. Russell, i'm
pressively, the doctor says If don't
take a rest and not work so hard I'll
be dead In a year"
"Ah!" exclaimed his wife, what q
consolation 1t must be to you to know
that your life's insured"
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-11-15
Taking Immediate steps.

Ruggles 1.-THE bookkeeper)--I'm
more than half sick with the hay
fever.
Ramage 1.-THE cashier)-That's bad.
You ought to 80 to some place where
you would be sure Of finding frost.
Ruggles-IM do II. Ramage. I'll 60
this minute and ask the old man for
. raise In salary.-Chicago Tribune.
FITS, St. vitus Dance and al Nervous
Diseases permanently cured By Dr.. kline's
Great Nerve Restorsr. Send for Free t20o
trial hottie and treatise. D.. R. II. Klins,
Ia, al Arch g., Philadelpba. Pa.
Shell heard about the eiopement.
Has her nother forgiven themf Her
] think not. I understand she han gone
to live With them.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-11-15
s.v,co .pe,,er = Heart rhroba.

OAytuH NeUv VS~ s"'~s~
1T Is q curious thing" said q prom.
inent lecturer recently. how some
books have . strong radiating person
ality, 80 that you feel like saying
'Howdy' every time you come across
them. Last Christmas ! visited friends
back ut the old home on the farm.
When the supper dishes had been put
away, the chores done and the evening
lamp lighted we gathered beside the
organ for n good old fashioned sing
On the center table were strewn the
Christmas remembrances taken from
Christmas tree on the evening before.
CHANGING over them l suddenly ex.
claimed Hello. my good friend,
Hello!' and as the others looked up
with surprise. | picked up a copy OF
Heart Throbs' and read to them from
It's pages the piece I spoke In
school 40 years ago.
THAT was enough to set in motion
he friendly entertaining spirit Of
Heart Throbs, and the music was for.
gotten as we took turns reading the
| humorous and pathetic bits OF prose
and verse that have been preserved
In this wonderful volume. Some books
have great literary value, some have
historical significance, but Heart
Throbs Ia the only book know that
slaps you on the back in a friendly
sort Of way. suiting itself to your
moods and proving faithful to every
emotion. Next to my love of the Bible
| love Heart Throbs. 1t is the most
notable book Of the timee."
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-11-15
Free IfItF ails.

wTLKINSON'S HEADACHE POW.
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and Neuralgia. Guaranteed or money re.
funded. Contains No Morphine, Chloral
or other harmful ingredients. rs cents per
package at any GOOD drugEist Or by mail.
postage prepaid. Take no ynbetitute.
Quin-Sharpe Drug Co., vicksburg, Miss.
Shortly aftsr me marries again q
widow begins 70 ten victim No. ,
Whist ! sood man hsr mt husband
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-11-15
Carefully Compromised.

Father is in a perfectly lovely
mood" remarked Clarice. Don't you
think you had better ask him this
EVENING""
Suppose you ask him?" suggested
Clarence.
"Oh, l can't" protested the girl.
"I'm too shy"
You ask him just this one time"
pleaded Clarence. Il promise you
that in the future I'll ask him. no mat
ter how shy l am~."-Judge,
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1907-08-02
EoricE FOR PUBLICATION.

y. s. Land Of1ce, Roseburg, oregon,
May II, 1907
Notice is hereby given that in compliance
with the provisions of the act of Congress of
June 3, 1873, entitled "A1 act for the sale of
timber lands in the States of California, Ore
gon, Nevada, and Washington Territory az
extended TO all the Public Land states by act
of August 4. 1892, Daniel NJ. Ross, Jr., OF Box,
county of Lincoln, state of Oregon has this day
filed In this office his sworn statement No. slss.
for the purchase of the nwL OF section 80 in
township 14s,Tauge W, and will offer proof 10
show that the land sought is more valuable
for its timber or stone than for agricultural
purposes, and TO establish his claim to said
land before the County Clerk and Clerk o. the
County Court of Lincoln county, Oregon, at
his Office at Toledo, Oregon, on Wednesday,
the 2lst day Of August, 1907.
He names as witnesses:
Daniel NJ. Ross, Sr., G. L. Ross, A. f. Ross. of
Box, Or; Ellsworth Prindel of Fisher, Oregon.
Any and all persons claiming adversely the
aboue, described lands are requested to file
their claims in this Office on or before said 2tst
day of August, 1907.
BENJAMIN L. EDDY. Register
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1907-08-02
WE HAVE FOR SALE:
BOTH PIONEERS

3 acres in Toledo; best OF land for
chickens and gardeningi Groom house,
80 bearing fruit trees, water piped to
house, harm and other buildings At
$ll00, if taken soon.
160 acres on Pool slough; good house,
big barn, 40 acres tide land, l40 acres
fenced, AZ acres in orchard. $4,000.
lS0 acres on county road, miles
from Newport, we'll improved, with 35
cattle, farming tools; allfor $4,000.
1873 acres at upper quarry, $1,000.
240 acres 21f miles from Toledo,
meadow and other Improvements; best
stock farm in Lincoln county. $1,000.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1907-08-02
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

". LaiHu OliiCcf hOctDuTS, OTegOus
May II, 1907.
Notice is hereby given that in compliance
with the provisions Of the act of Congress OF
June 3, 1878, entitled"An act for the sale of
timber lands in the States of California, Ore
gon, Nevada, and Washington Territory" as
extended to all the Public Land States by act
of August 4, 1892, Frederick Cooley of Victor,
county of Ravalli, state of Montana, fled in
this office on Jan. 81, 1907, his sworn statement
No. SlS3 for the purchase of the 81 of swA and
81 seN of section No. "a in township No. ID =,
of range No. vest. W, NJ, Ore, and will offer
proof 10 show that the land sought is more
valuable for its timber or stone than for agri-
cultural purposes, and to establish his claim
to said land before the County Clerk and Clerk
of the County Court of Lincoln county, at his
office in Toledo, Oregon, on Tuesday, the Goth
day of August,l9O7.
He names us witnesses:
Alexander f. Ross and d. M. Ross, IT., of Box
Oregon; Dr.. Thomas H. Hanbidge and Joseph
Appolonio, of Victor, Montana.
Any and all persons claiming adversely the
above-described lands are requested to file
their claims in this office on or before said Goth
day of August, 1907.
BENJAMIN L. EDDY, Register.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1907-08-02
NorIcE FOR PUBLICATION.

u 8. Land Ofiice, Roseburg, Oregon,
May II, 1907.
Notice Is hereby given that In compliance
with the provisions Of the act OF Congress Of
June 8. 1873, entitled "An act for the sale Of
timber lands IN the States of California, Ore
gon, Nevada, and Washington Territory" as
extended TO oil the Public Land states by sct
of August 1892, Margaret H. Lewis of Monta-
villa, county of Multnomah, state of Oregon,
has this day filed in this office her sworn state
ment No. slS5 for the purchase of the Lots 10,
1G, IL and is of section 8, township las, range
W. and will offer proof to show that the land
sought Is more valuable for its timber or stone
than for agricultural purposes ano to estab.
lish her claim to said land before the County
Clerk and Clerk OF the County Court Of Lin
coin county, at his office at Toledo. Oregon, on
Wednesday, the 2lst day OF August, 1907.
She names as witnesses:
Virgil Howell, Charles Webb, ]. r. Allen, all
of waldport, Or; George H. Lewis of Monta-
villa. Oregon.
Any and all persons claiming adversely the
above described lands are requested to file
their claims in this office on or before said 2lst
day of August, 1907.
BENJAMIN L. EDDY Register.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1907-08-02
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
U. s. Land ONCE, Roseburg, Oregon

v. .. Llnu OInce, R0Seburg, oregon,
May II, 1907.
Notice is hereby given that In compliance
with the provisions of the act of Congress of
June 6, 1878, entitled "An act for the sale of
timber lands la the States of California, Ore
gon, Nevada. and Washington Territory" as
extended to all the Public Land States by act
of August 1, 1892, Thomas II. Hanbidge of Vic.
tor, county of Ravalli state of Montana, filed
In this office on January 81, 1907, his sworn
statement No. SlSl for the purchase OF the
Lots and and So nwA of section in town.
ship 10 south, range west, W. NJ, Ore, and
will offer proof to show that the land
sought is more valuable for its timber or
stone than for agricultural purposes
and to establish his claim to said land before
me County Clerk and Clerk OF the County
Court of Lincoln county. at his office at To-
lcdo, Oregon, on Tuesday the Goth day of
August, 1907.
He names as witnesses:
Alexander F. Ross and DIN. Ross, Jr., both
OF Box, Oregon; Charles f. Scott and Joseph
Appolonio, both of Victor, Montana.
Any and all persons claiming adversely the
above described lands are requested to file
their claims in this on ce on or before said 10th
day of August, 1907.
BENJAMIN L. EDDY, Register.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1907-08-02
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
U. S. Land Office, Roseburg, Oregon,


July 9, 1907.
Notice Is hereby given that In compliance
With the provisions Of the act of Congress of
June 3. 1878, entitled "An act for the sale of
timber lands in the States of California Ore
gon, Nevada, and Washington Territory" as
extended 10 all the Public Land States by act
OF August 4. 1892, Walter F. Yates, of Albany,
county of Linn, state of Oregon, lied in this
office on Jan. g. 1907, his aworn statement No
S242, for the purchase OF the 81 Of neN and
ma OF seq objection No. % In township No.
10 south, range No. 9 west W. NJ, and Will
offer proof to show that the land sought is
more valuable for its timber or stone than for
agricultural purposes. and to establish his
claim 20 said land bifore w. W. caltins, Y. g..
Commissioner, at his office In Eugene, Oregon
on Tuesday the 1st day of October 1907,
He names as witnesses;
Frank ID. Sawyer of Lebanon, Oregon, John
Steen, of Lebanon, Oregon. C. W. Yates, of
Shedd, Oregon. W. NJ. Summers, of Fisher,
Oregon.
Any and all persons claiming adversely the
above described lands are requested to file
their claims in this Office OH or before said 1st
day OF October, 1907.
BENJAMIN l.. EDDY, Register.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1907-08-02
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

U. $. Land Office, Roseburg, Oregon.
July Q, 1907.
Notice is hereby given that In compliance
with the provisions of the act OF Congress of
June 3, 1878, entitled IAN act for the sale of
timber lands in the states of California, Ore
gon. Nevada, and Washington Territory" ;" as
extended TO all the Public Land States by act
Of August 4, 1892, Calvin W. Yates of shedd,
county of Linn, state of Oregon, filed In this
office on jim. 8, 1907, his sworn statement No.
s24S, for the purchase of the So of nelx and 81
OF nwH of section No. 10 In township No. Is
south, range No. 9 west, W. NJ, and win offer
proof to show that the land sought is more
valuable for its timber or stone than for agri.
cultural purposes, and tn establish his claim
TO said land before W. W. Calkins, U. 8. Com
missioner, at his office in Eugene, oregon, on
Tuesday. the LIST day of october, 1907.
He names MS witnesses:
Walter Yates of Albany, Or; w. NJ. Summers
of Fisher, Or; C. G. Mcbride of waldport Or. |;
Daniel Ross Of Box, Oregon.
Any and all persons claiming adversely the
above described lands are requested to file
their claims in this Office on or before said lst
day OF October, 1907.
BENJAMIN L. EDDY, Register.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1907-08-02
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

U. B. Land Office, Portland, Oregon
May Ii, 1907.
Notice is hereby given that In compliance
with the provisions of the act of Congress Of
June o, 1878, entitled "An act for the sale of
timber lands i'll the States of California, Ore
gon, Nevada, and Washington Territory" as
extended to all the Public Land States by act
of August 4, 1892, Ada s. Hull of Eugene,
county of Lane. state of Oregon, has this day
filed in this Office her sworn statement No 742l,
for the purchase of the Lots and and els of
neM of section In township 13 s, range W, W.
NJ, and will offer proof to show that the
land sought is more valuable for its timber or
stone than for agricultural purposes, and to
establish her claim TO said land before Ira Wade
County Clerk of Lincoln county at Toledo,
Oregon, on Monday. the 18th day of August,
1907.
She names as witnesses:
Ralph Oglesby. Andrew J. Oglesby of An.
CORA, Or; Frank wetherbee, Orville j. Hull
of Eugene, Oregon.
Any and all persons claiming adversely the
above-described lands are requested to file
their claims in this Office on or before said 18th
day of August. 1907.
ALoERNoN s. DRESSER. Register