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The Tupelo journal., 1907-02-15
Live Stock Losses Heavy.

Lincoln, Neb.--Cattlemen from the
sand hill country of northwest Ne
braska. where live stock Is the chief
industry, say that heavy losses have
been sustained because of the long
continued severe weather.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-02-15
Etfteen Killed by Snow.

Bucharest, Roumania-Fifteen wood
cutters were overwhelmed by an IVA
lanche in tho Mucel district of the
Pennsylvania mountains. All the men
were dead when dug out.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-02-15

The undertakers in several eastern
cities are doing the best they can TO
make the increased cost of living less
burdensome. They've raised the price
of funerals.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-02-15

Cyclists in Roumania, to facilitate
Identification, are compelled by law 10
have their names on the lamps OF
their wheels, SO as to be legible at
night.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-02-15

The expeditions of the Duke OF Or
leans to the Arctic regions indicate
that royalists feel that they are left
out in the cold.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-02-15
SUFFERED Twelve YEARS FROM AFTER
EFFECTS OF la GRIPPE.

EFFECTS OF Ia GRIPPE.
Mr.. Victor P~atneaude. 1913 Madison
ST., Topeka, Kan. writes:
Twelve years ago l had a severe
attack of la grippe and l never really
recovered my health until two years
ago. l began using Peruna and 1t
built up my strength SO that in a cou-
pie of months | was able to go to work
again"
PNEUMONIA FOLLOWED la GRIPPE.
Mr.. 7. Barnecott, West Aylmer, On
tario, Can, writes:
Last winter l was Ill with pneu-
monia after having la grippe. l took
Peruna for two months, when / be-
came quite we'll"
PE-RU-NA-A TONIC AFTER la GRIPPE
Mrs. Chas. E. Wells, ST., Delaware,
Chic, writes: after a v attack
of la grippe. I took Peruna and found
it a very good tonic"
The Tupelo journal., 1907-02-15

> 1t is explained that the robber who
held up a train in Virginia recently
got nothing. That is unfortunate. He
should have got five years at least.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-02-15

There are 1850 Smiths in the Lon
don directory. But If the London
directory is like most others this does
not give a clew to- the number OF
Smiths in London.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-02-15

The recommendation of a Limbur-
ger cheese diet for consumptives looks
like a step toward a remedy based on
common scents.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-02-15

II words and actions were weighed
before they were uttered a million
mistakes might be avoided.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-02-15
EFfECTNE MEDICINE FOR La GRIPPE

Robt. l.. Madison, A. M, Principal of
Cullowhee High School, Painter, N. c.,
writes: "Peruna is the most effective
medicine that l have ever tried for la
grippe. 1t also cured my wife of nasal
catarrh. Her condition at INT time
was such that she could not at night
breathe through her nostrils."
The Tupelo journal., 1907-02-15

Russia claims to be in worse condf'
ton than it was a year ago, although
at that time it thought it was holding
the worlds record.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-02-15

At this season Of the year 1T seems
perfectly easy to keep the garden
absolutely free from growing weeds
next summer.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-02-15
sTwentv-Two Bodice Recovered.

Elkins. w. Va.-Twenty-two bodies
have been recovered from mine No.
Is at Thomas, whore an explosion &C
Cured. Including Mine Boss Jones,
who lost his life while attempting res
cue. the death list numbers %.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-02-15

No one is so insignificant as to be
SURE his example can do not hurt
Lord Clarendon.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-02-15

The rapid locomotion of man by
land. sea and air will soon make wal
impossible and peace imperative.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-02-15

Honesty and poverty may be disa'
greeable companions, but they are bet
ter than fraud and wealth.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-02-15

Delaware will retail the whipping
post. She finds that the offender still
breads the smart of the paternal lash
The Tupelo journal., 1907-02-15

The necessity that corners ano
presses us into desperate action Is
often the salvation of our career.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-02-15

Probably it was a fortunate thing
that the shah of Persia left no prop
erty. He left 500 wives.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-02-15

When your money and friends have
departed it is just the right m TO
get up and go to work.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-02-15

Other volcanoes getting lively,
Mount Etna shows an inclination to
get into the running also.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-02-15
WHEN HIS BABY WAS DYING.
Tho Milkman Was Late That Day, but
None Complained.

A few days ago people en- Linwood
boulevard who ~patronize a certain
milkman missed his familiar before
breakfast ring, says the Kansas City
Star. 1t was late in the morning when
he finally made the rounds. And the
women scolded.
I'll have to take milk from some
body else!" one irate housewife snap
ped.
"All right, madam" he said. softly.
Something in his voice made her
pause.
What made you later" she demand
ed, still angry.
A teal wavered on the milkman's
eye and trickled slowly down his
cheek.
"When-when l left home" he be-
gan.
He paused and gulped at something
in his throat.
when l left" he said, my baby
was dying. knew someone-would
be-angry-with me II l didn't-comc
so +"
He could say nothing more The
woman said, gently:
I'm sorry"
Next day the milkman failed to ap-
pear. The second day he was around
very early.
We buried her yesterday" was his
explanation.
No one chided him. They under
stood. His baby was dead.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-02-15

The reign of political bosses ends
when voters think and act on inde-
pendent lines.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-02-15
published Weekly.

There are some secrets of the soul
chat we dare not mention to ourselves.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-02-15
la GRIPPE AND SYSTEMIC CATARRH.

Mrs. Jennie w. Gilmore, Box A,
White Oak, Ind. Ter, writes:
six years ago l had la grippe, fol-
lowed by systemic catarrh. The only
thing / used was Peruna and Manalin,
and l have been In better health the
last three years than for years be-
fore"
Mrs. Jane Gift, Athens, Ohio, writes:
six years ago I had la grippe very
bad. My husband bought me a bottle
of Peruna. l vas soon able to do my
work"
The Tupelo journal., 1907-02-15
Sometimes the unwritten law has q
written form of expression.

Lemons have advanced in price. An
other proof Of their popularity this
season.
The Elbert County tribune., 1907-05-09
Overland Park Races at Denver.

With the annual mixed running and
harness meeting at Overland Park, Den
yer, only a little over a month away,
everything points to the success of this
great gathering OF horsemen at the
Queen City of the Plains from June 10
to July 13, inclusive. These races are
run under the auspices of the Denver
Overland Jockey Club. Of which G. A.
Wahlgreen, 174S Stout street, Denver, is
secretary and manager. Judge q. G.
Stebbins, well known throughout the
racing world, will again preside. and Ed.
Tribe, for several years associated with
A. B. Dade, who has given satisfaction
the past two seasons, will send them
away from the barrier.
Nominations in the harness stakes,
with the exception Of the 2:11 trot and
the 2:25 pace, both 81 1000 stakes, closed
April 15. The two events mentioned re-
main open until May 15, on which date
the following $500 purse events close:
2:30 pace; 2:34 trot; 2:40 trot; 2:4O pace;
2:l5 pace; 2:35 pace; 2:19 trot: 2:30 trot,
and the free -for-all pace. There are
twenty harness events on the program.
Entries for the running stakes close
June l. The stakes include the Colo
RADIO Derby, one and one eighth miles;
sweepstake for three year olds, value
$1,000; Pedigree stake for two year olds;
5000; Brown Palace selling purse, three
year olds and up, $500; the Brewers sell
ing purse for three year olds and up, 5000;
and several handicaps. There will be
six running races and one harness race
daily, the total value of stakes, purses
and specials aggregating $4,000.
The races will be conducted under the
rules of the Denver Overland Jockey
Club, the same as in past seasons, and
these rules are uniform with the code of
the various other Jockey Clubs.
The Elbert County tribune., 1907-05-09
COUNTY SEAT.

Kiowa, May S.-The following district
court jurors have been drawn to serve at
the June term OF court which convenes
in kiowa on Tuesday, the 4th: F. c.
Albus, Ernest Ehman, George A. Fab
rion, Charles I. Walker, Fred Bach
mann, Eben Hughes, b. A. Mourning,
Kiowa; James Cole, L. L. Hull, A. G.
Cornforth, Frank J. Mcnamara, John
Rhudy, I. E. Royston, Elbert; Peter
Middlemist, w. f. Holt, Smith Harper,
John Edwards, River Bend; Miles Smell.
Ramah; Frank Girardot, G. NJ Everitt,
Schley; s. Guy Morrow, H. A. Sberrer.
Agate; j. A. Mauldin, Elizabeth: w. K.
SandersoD, Kuhn's Crossing There are
six civil and one criminal cases on the
docket. Judge Sheafor of Colorado
Springs will be the presiding Judge.
County Judge George Fahrion return
ed home on last Wednesday from Den
yer where he was successfully operated
on SOME time ago for a bladder trouble.
The judge, although over 10 years Of age.
stood the operation nicely and returns
home very much improved in health.
The Elbert County tribune., 1907-05-09
EAsToNvlLLe.

May S.-Mrs. p. fl. Gookins has beer
called to her former home in southern
Indiana by the serious illness OF heI
father. She, with Helen, Robert and
Herbert, went to Colorado Springs Sat
urday and there were joined by her sis
ter, Mrs. G. j. Schrader of Limon on
their way east on Monday.
Miss Martin, with the Gates Mercan.
tile company, visited with friends in
Denver over Sunday.
MIR. Herington is temporarily acting as
station agent in the absence Of Mr.. Run.
yon, who, with his family, is spending a
vacation in Kansas.
While the men were at work Sunday
at Mr.. Greenway's well near the railway
station two large blasts were fired which
lifted the windlass and scattered rocks
on all sides in the neighborhood.
Church attendance was interfered
with somewhat Sunday by the disagree
able weather.
1t would be good plan for all con
cerned if they would remember that six
days are for labor and the Sabbath has
been set apart for rest and religious ex-
ercises.
The SHOWS have moistened the ground
well and thereby greatly increased the
chances for good crops.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. r. Barrett, residing
a few piles northwest of town, went to
Denver Saturday where Mrs. Barrett
will remain for some time in order to re
cuperate after long and serious illness
We hope to soon learn Of her complete
recovery.
The Elbert County tribune., 1907-05-09
PROSPERITY RIDGE.

May S.-Mr. Hansen is now occupying
his house and has built barns and made
other improvements on his place near
the Rigg school house. His ranch
which was bare prairie a few months ago
now looks pretty and home like.
The quarantine was raised from the
Phillips home on the Boot ranch last
week as there was no further danger Of
the disease spreading.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs c. G. Anderson,
on Friday, April 26, son.
In school district No. 80 o. S. Stewart
was elected treasurer for three years.
The directors have decided to have a
summer term of school commencing in
June.
The school election in district No. /
Rocky Butte, resulted in the election OF
Louis Rigg for president for two years,
to ill vacancy, and Joseph Smith treas
urer for three years, the successful can
didate for the last named office receiving
one more vote than Mr.. Moffat, his op-
ponent. This district has levy of five
mills.
Mrs. N. S. Grow while in Denver made
visit to Littleton and returned home
Saturday.
Nelson Pearson was taken suddenly i'll
last week and was compelled to move to
Elbert temporarily. Underwood Jewell
is looking after his stock
Messrs. Lambert and Williams were
out from Denver last week looking over
their ranch.
Charles Wright went to Denver Mon
day on business.
The Elbert County tribune., 1907-05-09
Poe, Philosopher John Burroush.

1t is the proper ambition of all "Whit-
maniacs" aud Nature-lovers to make AT
least one pilgrimage to the home of John
Burroughs, at West Park, on the Hud.
son. The spirit Of Whitman still lives in
that of his nearest friend; and West
Park is one Of the rarest volumes in that
vast library OF Nature. whose ablest OK.
lpnent in these days is the poet farmer
philosopher, whom the favored ones OF
the younger generation call tenderly
"Uncle John"
Even the casual visitor, whose sole
objective point is the famous rustic cab.
in at the head Of "the trail" and an
hours companionship with the hermit
author who lives there, cannot fail to be
impressed with the charms Of West
Park. A day or two after President
Roosevelt had visited him we found I'm
Gle John still bubbling over with delight
about it.
"The President ate half chicken y
he remarked, "and four large baked
potatoes, and helped himself to spring
water from the pail ever SO many times" "
Then Uncle John lifted the oil cloth
cover OF the table and pointed to a
blotch OF blackberry juice which the
President had spilled There is no ter
rible housekeeper at Slabsides, and the
dark red stain remained on the table
cloth for,many day, as memento Of
the Presidents visit.
But more lasting signs of the com
radeship between Theodore Roosevelt
and John Burroughs are to be found
here. Among innumerable others, his
signature and that OF Mrs. Roosevelt ap
pear in the Slabsides register. Here is
an edition del luxe volume Of one Of MIR.
Roosevelt's books, affectionately inscrib-
ed to SOON john rs the President calls
Mr.. Burroughs. In one letter he sums
up in single sentence the thought Of
the American people in regard to their
greatest naturalist:
"You see, Dom John, l regard you as
permanent asset OF American life."-
Anita Truman in May Recreation.
The Elbert County tribune., 1907-05-09
WOMEN WIN In
SCHOOL ELECTION
Elbert District Elects Two Lady
Directors for First Time in
History--The Results in
Other Districts.

There was more than the usual inter
est taken in Mondays school election
and the fact that there were two lady
candidates up for Office may have had
something to do with it. There we're
% votes cast and Mrs. Clara KERN, can
didate for president, to fill vacancy, was
elected without opposition, receiving the
full vote cast. For treasurer for a term
Of three years Mrs. Hattie Baldwin was
elected over J. A. Boston by vote of l3
to 10. A. q. Putnam, secretary, is the
holdover member.
The newly elected directors are bright
and capable ladies, competent to conduct
manner satisfactory to ALL Both are
former teachers and know the needs OF
the school. Mrs. Baldwin taught for
ten years in the public schools of Sagi-
nav, Mich, and later three years in El-
bert county. Mrs. KERN taught for sew
eral years in the schools of Eastern
Nebraska, in the vicinity OF Omaha.
This is the first time woman was ever
elected member OF the school board in
this district-No. IL.
Financially the Elbert district is in
the best condition it has been in twenty
years. 1t is not more than 500 in debt
and with the July apportionment will
have three or four hundred dollars in
the treasury. The special tax levy for
the district has again been fixed at eight
mills.
IN OTHER DISTRICTS.
In district No. 4-Sidney, Alfred Pet
erson was reelected treasurer without
opposition.
In district No. I, east of Elbert, John
II. Lundy was elected treasurer for three
years without opposition.
In the Dittemore district - No. 10.
southwest of town, Thomas Cantril was
re-elected treasurer for the full term and
b. F. Cook was elected secretary for one
year to fill vacancy caused by the resig-
nation Of ID. L. Epler.
District No. 30, in Bijou valley, elected
Z. M. Stills treasurer, and Mrs. George
Corkett was elected secretary to fill
vacancy
The Elbert County tribune., 1907-05-09

and Mrs. Ed Clark, west OF Elbert, came
home Tuesday.
Oscar Cox and Lawrence Conarroe
came home from Pueblo the first of last
week.
A social dance was given last wednes.
day evening by j. A. Trip and wife
which was greatly enjoyed by those
present.
On account Of the inclemency Of the
weather Fondis people did not attend
The dance in ''corncob" hall, but an i'm
promptu dance was given in Harper's s
grain house where quite a number OF
couples danced away the wee sma hours
to music furnished by Messrs. Cochran
and Clarence Corkett.
In school district No. 90 William Ben.
der was elected treasurer for three years
aud James Hicks was elected secretary
Tor one year to succeed Paul Chapman.
A movement is on foot to locate the
school in this district at Fondis.
j. c. Molloy has sold his cattle and
rented his ranch to Mr.. Wort of Den
yer.
Mrs. May Corkett and daughter, for
mer residents of the Bijou valley, return.
ed to Ebert county last week from Fort
Collins and Mrs. Corkett will keep house
Tor }. II. Lundy Of the Comanche valley
neighborhood.
The Elbert County tribune., 1907-05-09
RAMAH AND EAST BIJou.

May 8. = Jude Geiger has sold his
homestead REIMBURSEMENT to Mr. Stew
ems from east of Denver, who will be here
in short time.
Ed Tolles has returned to his home.
stead from Denver, wnere he spent the
winter.
A Mr.. Fellers, who has homestead
claim south of Frank Woodard's, has
come out to improve his place and make
. home there. He comes from Denver.
William Tamlin, D. G. Petit, Charles
Martin and Ernest Jones have set back
their fences along the new road recently
opened by the county commissioners.
The Elbert County tribune., 1907-05-09
Hrs. n. john. sprins Announe.m.n,

l have a nice line OF trimmed hats for
the ladies', misses and girls and it will
pay you to call and inspect my stock be-
fore buying anything in this line.
My line Of spring dress patterns is a
good one and i also have nice assort-
ment OF ribbons, notions, trimmings, hos
iery, neckwear. etc.
Remember, am still in the shoe bus
iness and do repairing. Some special
bargains in shoes this month TO close out
several broken lines. Come IN and see
il can fit you.
Doing business at small expense en-
ables me to make prices as low as the
lowest. MRS. M. JOHN,
South End OF Town.
The Elbert County tribune., 1907-05-09
HUMOROUS PROGRAM
Red Men Hall, Ebert, Saturday Even
ing, Nay llth.

L.
Reading ng-Selected. Mr.. Allen Carnahan
H.
Reading-"The Wife Hunting Deacon"
Miss Dora Regester.
Ill.
Reading" -"How Ruby Played"
Mr.. A. r. James.
".
A College Story-"Trick VS.. Trick"
Miss Amy y. R. F00te-
A Comedietta in One Act-A College
Prank,
ga CASE OF SUSPENSION"
Dramatis Personae.
Dorothy Yossno LOUISE MCNAMARA
Alice Ladlss aS ss ETHEL PUTNAM
Mildred seminary FLORA HOOVER
Harold (.............. EARL OAKS
Tom ........l.. HARVEY CoRNFoRTH
Jack Tom JEWELL
Miss Ophelia Judkins (of the Faculty.
Mrs. ELMER DIcKERsoS
Prof Emilius Edgerton (of the Fdcuity)
Mr.. EDGAR Hull.
Kathleen-(A Celtic Maid) ....
NELLIE j EwELL.
Jonas-(The Seminary "Man".
LEROY FooTE.
Scene-College girls room.
Director of music, Mrs. Fred Long.
Director of play, Miss Amy r. Foote.
Vocal music..... .-......... Quartette
Curtain rises promptly at 8:15.
Admission, % cents.
In case of inclement weather the en-
te..ainment will be postponed to Sat
urday evening, May IS.
The Elbert County tribune., 1907-05-09
Local News and Personals.

Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Grin went to Denver
Monday for few days visit.
d. D. Detwiler and family have moved
back to their ranch four and half miles
down Kiowa creek
Atty. j. J. Ramsey has traded proper
ty in Colorado Springs for the Parkhurst
residence property in Ebert
K. Z. Baldwin is making some extens.
i've alterations and improvements on the
interior OF his residence property in the
south end.
Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Boston and three
sons went to Denver Monday to consult
a specialist in regard to Master Georges
crippled arm.
Stephen W. Wynns came out from
Denver Sunday to look after his ranches
in the Tondis locality. He will reside on
his homestead REIMBURSEMENT near Fon-
dis.
The regular monthly meeting of Elbert
County Post, G. A. r., and the w. r. G.
will be held here Saturday when ar.
rangements will be made for the observ-
ance Of Memorial day.
Theodore Neuman and Sam Taggart
went to Denver Tuesday as delegates
from Elbert camp No. 152 to the district
convention w. o. w. They were accom-
panied by Mrs. Taggart.
One of Jacob Brazelton's big work
horses died Tuesday. 1t was fire ami
NAL and a valuable one, MIR. Brazelton
having been offered three hundred dol
lars for the horse and its mate
In addition to the frequent snowfalls,
we have had some pretty cold mornings
for Nav. Early last Friday morning the
government thermometer at Forest Glen
ranch registered but above zero.
E. Gatewood left here Monday for
fackwood, Iowa, where his brother,
Charlie, is lying seriously ill. Charlie
Gatewood spent several months here last
summer for his health and returned to
his home in Iowa wonderfully improved.
Many friends and acquaintances here re
gret to hear of his serious condition.
A petition signed by number Of our
business men and citizens has been sent
to the Colorado Telephone Co, asking
the company to put in public exchange
in Elbert provided sufficient patronage
is promised. An exchange is needed,
and il the company will not put it in it
is probable that the business men will
get together, purchase switchboard
and establish an exchange. A number
of neighboring ranchmen have expressed
a desire to be connected with scent
raj at Elbert il the cost did not exceed
so cents per month.
The Elbert County tribune., 1907-05-09
Good Words for Chambsrlain's Cough
Remedy.

People everywhere take pleasure in
testifying to the good qualities Of Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy. Mrs. Edward
Phillips Of Barclay, Md, writes: II wish
to tell you that / can recommend Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy. My little girl,
Catherine, who is two years old; has been
taking this remedy whenever she had a
cold since she was two months old. About
a month ago contracted dreadful cold
myself, but ] took Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy and was soon as well as ever"
This remedy is for sale by Fred Long.
The Elbert County tribune., 1907-05-09
UNITED BRETHREN.

Preaching service at Bethel next Sun
day morning at IL o'clock.
The presiding elder will be in Ebert
Friday, May TO- and preach at 1:30 p. IN.
at the parsonage. Quarterly meeting
Immediately after preaching.
All are invited to attend these services.
L. S. CUNNINGHAM, Pastor.
The Elbert County tribune., 1907-05-09

FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF ELBERr
COUNTY.
May l2-Sunday school at 10 a. NJ,
preaching at IL. Subject, "The Bible"
On Saturday night, May IL, there will
be a social at the church. A program
will be rendered. Refreshments served.
Everyone invited. Everything free.
RAYMOND c. FARMER, Pastor.
The Elbert County tribune., 1907-05-09
Sore Nipples.

Any mother who has had experience
with this distressing ailment will be
pleased to know that a cure may be af-
fected by applying Chamberlain's Salve
as soon as the child is done nursing.
Wipe it off with soft cloth before al
lowing the babe to nurse. Many trained
nurses use this salve with best results.
For sale by Fred Long.
The Elbert County tribune., 1907-05-09
CHURCH NOTES.
ELBERT PRESBYTERIAN.

ELBERT PRESBYTERIAN.
REV. j. p. HUTcHIsoN, Pastor.
Preaching services on alternate Sab
baths at ii o'clock in the morning and s
in the evening. Sunday school at 10
o'clock every Sabbath morning and G. f.
at ISIS in the evening
Subjects for next Sunday-morning,
Heaven Evening, "The Scriptures
Sent for Our Guidance" c. f.. subject,
lessons from the Life of Joseph
The Elbert County tribune., 1907-05-09
Fres Booklets on Old Mexico.

In connection with the special excur-
sions to Mexico City, the Colorado and
Southern is distributing some handsome
illustrated literature. Tickets at hall
rates will be sold April 18th TO May 18th,
June 9Th to 18th and June 10Th to July
18th, good for 30 days; stopovers in both
directions.
I. e. FIsnEn, G. P. A.,
Denver.
The Elbert County tribune., 1907-05-09
Special Excursions to nsxico CITY.

The Colorado and Southern offers half
rates to Mexico City aud return; tickets
to be sold on April 25th to May 18th,
June 8th to 18th and June Goth to July
18th; good 30 days; stopovers in both di-
rections. Full information regarding
Mexico on application.
L. f. FISHER, G. P. A.,
Denver.
The Elbert County tribune., 1907-05-09
Dentist Coming.

DR.. Charles II. Alter, the well known
dentist, will make his next regular visit
to Elbert on Monday and Tuesday, May
13 and Ia, and will have rooms at the
Beulah hotel.