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Gilpin observer., 1907-09-05
Retained Vitality Iona.

Last spring farmer living near
Memphis. Tenn, unearthed vessel
containing corn while excavating near
one Of the forts made by the mound
builders. He planted some of the ce-
real. and, strange as 1t may seem, got
yield. The kernels were small in
size and sooty black In color.
Gilpin observer., 1907-09-05
Aosa and hoaa.

After being married "a hours an
eastern young woman quit her hus-
band and went back to her $25-a-week
job. 1t may be pointed out that very
few wives get $25 week to spend on
themselves. Yet there are mighty
few husbands who have that much
to spend on themselves, either.
Gilpin observer., 1907-09-05
Danger Of Blood Poisoning.

Experiments conducted by a Ger
man surgeon prove that blood poison
ing may easily result from allowing
conversation around an operation. He
found that the minute drops of saliva
expelled In the act of speaking con-
tained on an average 4,373 bacteria.
many Of which are disease producers.
Gilpin observer., 1907-09-05
Why the skv Look. Blue.

1t Is the atmosphere that makes the
sky look blue and the moon yellow.
II we could ascend to an elevation
OF 60 miles above the earth's surface
we should see that the moon is a
brilliant white. while the sky would
be black, with the stars shining as
brightly In the daytime as at night
The Render.
Gilpin observer., 1907-09-05
Vermont Man Edit. Korean sb,

Vermont Man Edits Korean Sheet.
Henry Hurlburt. editor Of the Kor.
can Review. published in Seoul, the
capital Of Korea. and the only paper
In that country printed In English,
Is former resident OF Bennington, Vt,
and was at one time a student in
the high school at that place.
Gilpin observer., 1907-09-05
Turkey Worth owninu.

James Raybuck. of Lancaster, Penn,
is the owner Of valuable turkey hen.
especially in these times. when the
great American bird is such scarce
article. During the spring and sum-
mer this hen laid 10S eggs. which
is said to establish a record for turkey
hens.
Gilpin observer., 1907-09-05
Not Sure About u.

you have myopia. haven't you"
asked the eye doctor, who had called
at the public library to look at a
reference book II don't know, SIR"
said the near-sighted attendant. blink.
Ing at him; but II we have you'll
find II in the catalogue"
Gilpin observer., 1907-09-05
Rorax Alwaxa useful.

Travellers will always find a small
package Of borax useful on their jour.
neys On trains. as often in hotels,
the water supplied for washing is hard
and drying on the skin. and a tea
spoonful of borax added to a basinful
OF water will make a wonderful differ.
ence.
Gilpin observer., 1907-09-05
Quite True.

A class Of Norwich, Conn. primary
scholars were given a language les
son in which the word Organic was
to govern the sense Of the sentence.
One little fellow wrote better than
he knew when he indited: THE
Italian is the most organic man ON
the face Of the earth!"
Gilpin observer., 1907-09-05
Refugees In Greece.

There are at present in Athens and
other parts of Greece about 10000
refugees who have fed from their
lands In Bulgaria. Rumelia, Roumania
and the Caucasus. The government
and people have undertaken to care
for these refugees.
Gilpin observer., 1907-09-05
Owls AppstIte II. undoina.

Andy Baker. Of Gilsum. N H.. found
that his chickens we're disappearing
rather mysteriously and resolved to
capture the intruder. AS result a
large owl is on exhibition in a store
window at Keene. Beyond a doubt
the bird has feasted on its last
chicken.
Gilpin observer., 1907-09-05
Women Teachers.

There are in the United States 34,-
579 women who are teachers of music
and 10000 who are teachers OF art
and artists. Altogether there are q
quarter of million of women teach
ers. There are 1000 telegraph op-
orators who are women.
Gilpin observer., 1907-09-05
EArtilixara

When using fertilizers beware Of
using enough to induce rapid
growth. Rapid growth among pot
plants Is. nine cases out Of ten, weak.
unhealthy growth. and flower growers
should always aim to avoid II. 3
Gilpin observer., 1907-09-05

Commencing with next Monday the
board of county commissioners will be
in session four days, sitting as board
of equalization. If you have any COM
plant to make about your tax assess
ment go before the body and state your
grievance.
Gilpin observer., 1907-09-05

Arthur Noble and Miss Celia Klaise
were married last evening at the home
of the brides parents on Casey avenue.
Both the young people have hosts of
friends in the county who extend well
wishes for their marital happiness.
Gilpin observer., 1907-09-05
Sharp Tonoues,

Men ought to fnd the difference be-
tween saltness and bitterness. Ger.
tainly he that hath satirical vein,
as he maketh others afraid OF his wit,
SO he hath need be afraid Of others
memory.-Francis Bacon.
Gilpin observer., 1907-09-05
Pony 10 Fond Of Milk.

H. D. Stewart Of Linnens, Me-, has
an Indian pony that has lately devel-
oped taste for new milk. On going
into the yard one morning lately Mr..
Stewart found him extracting milk
from one of the cows in the old-fash-
ioned way.
Gilpin observer., 1907-09-05
Unfortunate ForastsuInsss.

Unfortunate Forsstfuinsss.
Most men would be willing to grant
equal rights to women II the desire
8. for equal rights didn't make 30 many
women forget the importance Of per.
sonal attractions.-Chicsgo Record.
Herald.
Gilpin observer., 1907-09-05
Europe. Nursery Of Vice"

People may contend what they
please about Paris. Berlin. Vienna and
Rome, but whatever villainy fiourishes
out there. you may be quite sure that
there is more Of 1t In this mammoth
metropolis Uondon). which is called
on the continent "Europe's nursery Of
vtce."-Father Bernard Vaughan.
Gilpin observer., 1907-09-05
Peculiar Matrimonial Ad.

The following advertisement ap-
peared In Devonshire. Eng, newspa-
per: "Widower. no family. renting a
small farm near Kingsbridge, wants
housekeeper; chapel-going person.
and one that has charity, which is
the love of God. preferred: with views
OF marriage. If the Lord prospers my
ways and she be willing. Apply, ETC.
Gilpin observer., 1907-09-05
pleasures Of the Mind.

There Is q sense Of hearing that
the vulgar knows not. And the voices
OF the dead breathe soft and frequent
to those who can unite the memory
with tho faith.-Zanoni.
Gilpin observer., 1907-09-05
Behind the TImea.

well. one thing is sure: you amt
no lady. nohow." was what Con-
necticut lady" said as she stood with
arms akimbo looking at Mrs. Grace
Thompson-Seton as she saw her out
in the Rockies riding horse astride.
Gilpin observer., 1907-09-05

A public reception will be rendered
Rev. R. H. Forester at the Methodist
church Wednesday evening. Every.
body is welcome.
Gilpin observer., 1907-09-05

Sewing machines-the New Roya
and White-at Rapins. High-grad
machines at half the cost you pay TO
Inferior makes.
Gilpin observer., 1907-09-05

Rock Salt Preserves Ice.
A cheap mixture to put around an
ice chest to keep It cold IL pounded
rock salt In the proportion Of one part
to two parts Of pounded ice.
Gilpin observer., 1907-09-05
oIvlno IN, rh,no Aw.v

diving the Thing Away.
Farmers Wife-That idiot Of Q girl
has actually been silly enough to rut
cold water into the new milk for the
tourists instead Of warm.-simplicis.
sinus.
Gilpin observer., 1907-09-05
To Tho Public.

have decided to remain in the jew
elry business shall increase my stock
and do all work, the same as heretofore
promptly and well.
j. w. BARKER.
Gilpin observer., 1907-09-05

Hyndman continues to receive every
week or two large consignments of pure
mixed candies from the east which he
sells at Is cents pound.
Gilpin observer., 1907-09-05

Don't ruin your eyes reading by a
coal oil lamp. Use electric lights. Let
us point out the difference to you.
The GILPIN L. H. & p. Co.
Gilpin observer., 1907-09-05

A gentleman by the name of loot had
his wrist dislocated while at work in
the Cook mine on Sunday. DIR. Froid
set the wrist and the man is now carry
ing it in sling.
Gilpin observer., 1907-09-05

Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Funk Tuesday
morning received from the stork little
baby girl and are highly pleased with
the gift.
Gilpin observer., 1907-09-05

If you want to save money and at the
same time have the best there is to be
had in the grocery line, trade at Haw-
ley's.
Gilpin observer., 1907-09-05
ABOUT The CITY

See the Hull detachable handle UNI
brellas-something new. Finest UNI
brellas made. At Rapin's.
Gilpin observer., 1907-09-05

Elmer Eldredge had one of his fingers
badly smashed this morning while
handling large rock.
Gilpin observer., 1907-09-05

Divine Power os Love.
Love makes ~ oil poets for awhile.
throwing it, own divine light ON .
heart perhaps really cold. - Bulwer
Lytton.
Gilpin observer., 1907-09-05
A Freak.

my curiosity Is running away with
me-" said farmer. his two-headed
calf proving too strong for him and
dragging him around the farmyard.-
Harper's Weekly.
Gilpin observer., 1907-09-05

For Rent-Two houses on Spruc
street. Apply to M. B. Hyndman.
Gilpin observer., 1907-09-05
A Safe Conclusion.

II IL safe to conclude that the girl
has . very strong reason for doing
90 II she breaks the engagement after
her wedding OUTFIT 10 ready.
Gilpin observer., 1907-09-05

Minnie, the little daughter of Thomas
Turner, was kicked in the face by a
horse Monday, the shoe on the animal $
foot cutting her nose and cheek.
Gilpin observer., 1907-09-05

Try the Observer II you desire the
best grade Of Job Printing.
Gilpin observer., 1907-09-05
When We p,

When We Fly. I.
!. When we get airships every woman
will continue to want to fly q little
higher than any Of her neighbors.
Gilpin observer., 1907-09-05

Abssnt- Minded Letter Wrltses.
There are $4,000 letters posted
without addresses in Ensiaud every
year.
Gilpin observer., 1907-09-05

: 80 :.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1907-09-06
CITATION.

GEORGIA, Lee County,
TO whom it may concern:
VIM. Lynch, as administrator on estate of
Jeanette McRea, late Of said county, de-
ceased, having fled his return in this Office,
and duly applied by petition for letters Of
dismission as administrator on said estate:
Notice is hereby given to all concerned, that
| will pass upon said application on the first
Monday in october next, at Ordinary's
Court of said county. This, Sept. End 1907
Geo. c. Edwards,
Ordinary.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1907-09-06
A Trust NGr, Roosevelt.

1t is our information that in England
you can buy spool Of thsead Of 400 yards
tfor cents. England hauls its cotton for
tn ousands Of miles. In this country ii
costs cents for 200 yards. right where
the cotton is grown. How 10 that?
II is our information that IF man
takes a notion that he wants to run bar
gain sale and sell spool thread at cents a
spool he can's buy any more Of il frSm
the jobbers. Now the spool thread men
can ask what they please ror their thread,
but when they cSmpell the man who re-
tails it TO pat up prices, then they go con-
trary to the law and the United States
laws are violated. The jobbers soma
years ago tried to run Jacobs Pharmacy
out OF business lin the same way. He
went TO law with them and won. If a
man is Inclined to sell his stuff for half
cost it is no concern Of the jOber, provld-
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1907-09-06
The Bank of Leesburg.

The Bailk Of Leesburg was organized
and opened for business July 9th. Ii
has a creditable record that is a credit 10
the town. The first day the deposits of
this responsible bank ran more than the
capital Of the bank. Since then the busi-
ness has been going on nicely, and is
seemingly more prosperous than any one
anticipated at the opening of the same.
Last Friday the people of this section
deposited over $I4, 900, and Saturday the
deposits reached between $40, 1000 and
SIS, 900, this being just at the commece-
ment OF the cotton season and Leesburg
being small place, we think is a very
fne showing for a bank. It is of the
Whitman system, being one Of over 100 in
the system, and no Witham system bank
has eyer failed. All the deposits are in
sured with the strongest companies in the
United States against loss by fire by steal
age or other calamities. The deposilors
run no risk whatever. We are glad to
pote that for new bank this institution
has gotten such good name and is d 10
ing so we'll.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1907-09-06
CITATION.

GEORGIA, Lee County:
To whom 1t may concern:
S. T. WilkerSon having duly applied to me
for permanent letters Of administration on
estate Of Henry J. WiIkerson, late Of said
county, deceased: Notice is hereby given
to all concerned that will pass upon said
application on the first Monday in October
next, at the ordinary's Court. This, Sept.
End, 1907.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1907-09-06

A south sea islander at the Close OF
a religious meeting offered the follow
Ing prayer: 20 God, we are about 70
20 to our respective homes. Let moi
the words we have heard be Ike the
flne clothes we wear-soOn 10 be taken
of and folded up in a box TIL another
Sabbath comes around. Rather Iet
thy truth be IKE the tattoo on our
bodies-ineHaceable ttll death. "--CAF's'
toms Magazine. .-.-.---.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1907-09-06
personal
and
QooaZ.
The Names of The People Who
Come and Go--See If Your
Name Can Be Found
Below.

We hear talk Of the building Of second
warehouse in Leesburg ere another cotton
season. There is no reason why two would
not both prosper and make handsome divl-
dendS for the stockholders.
Mr.. |. P. Cooke, Of Armenia, came over to
attend commissioners court tn ssday.
Dudley ]. Raglan will open new line of
goods in the Raglan laboratory building as
soon as he can get his goods from the whole
sale houses. We look for a nice al from
Dud as he is firm believer in printers,
THE RATS ARE BAD. Reid StovaIl will
pay $3.50 each for ten cats from half grown
and up, If they are brought inside Of week
A man fell dead last week. He tried to out
run another fellow to get SEINE of the bargain
offered by Lipsey's Furniture Store, and got
oyerheated. Come slowly there are still here
D. Forester, Mgr
The Farmer Union and all the farmers are
advocating holding cotton for fifteen cents.
Facts Is that in Texas they are paying L, IL
cents, why can't they pay that here nearer
the Seacoast.
Miss Ethel Bass, Of Dawson, is the beautiful
and attractive guest Of Mrs. S. M. Page here
this week.
Mr. Jack Mitchell, Of Redbone. was in
town tuesday.
County commissioner Mckinney, of Smith
VILE, WAS In to xn Tuesday.
Mr.. Larry Manning was In town this week
and reports that cotton crops Shave gone to
the bad out his way. We hope he is some
wat mistaken.
Mr.. King, our clever assistant cashier re-
turned Tuesday from a visit to the home
folks.
County Commissioners held their blow out
Tuesday.
Court Of Ordinary here Monday last.
Judge Ong attened court at Sylvester this
week
Mr.. Fort Hines who has been confined to the
house for four weeks with typhoid feveris is
able to be out again.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1907-09-06
c. H. Beazley

A gentleman whose one glass eye
has served him for years had the Inis'
fortune to drop It. 1t smashed to
atoms. This happened when he was
far away in the country. he inquired
OF friend where was the nearest
place for him to go and get rehtted.
"vVhy don't you call upon the girl
you were Girting with all last nightT
bis friend inquired "she has a firSs
class reputation for making eyes'-
Punch.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1907-09-06
CITATION.

GEORGIA. Lee County;
To whom It may concern:
L. L. Richardson having duly Sfled his Pc
tition in this Office for permanent letters Of
administration on estate offs A. E, Richard
son, late of said county, deceased, all per-
sons interested are required to take notice
that will pass upon said application on the
first Monday in October next, at Ordinary's
Court.
This, Sept. End, 1907.
Geo. C. Edwards,
Ordinary,
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1907-09-06
VI ~
(SEAL.)
Notice To Contractors

The Boards of County Commissioners
of Terrell & Lee Counties, in the Stvte
of Georgia, will receive bids by public
outcry at the bridge site at 10 o'clock
A, M. ON October 4th, 1907, for the
building of steel bridge over Kinch-
afoonee Creek, and bnown as Wright's
Bridge, as per plans prepared by Aus
tin Brothers of Atlanta, Ca, and now
on file at the Court Houses at Dawson
and Leesburg,
Said bridge consists of spans SO
o" and 6O'-0'' respectively, with clear
roadwas OF ~ o" and resting on steel
tubular piers 300" high. Payments
to be made in cash on completion of
work The right is reserved to reject
any or all bids.
SIGNED. B. I. MCKEENEY
Up. Cooke,
w. c. LARAMoRE,
Comm rs. Lee Co. Ga.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1907-09-06
ORDER FIXING AID VALOREM TAX
OF COUNTY FOR THE YEAR
1907.
Comm. ssiOners Office of Roads and Revenues Lee
County, Georgia. In Regular Monthly Session.
eptember srd, 1907

happening to us, that the aggregate value Of tax
able property in said county, according to the tax de
gests of said county for the year 1907, is 92 $50;
that the state has assessed and levied 90 the
thousand dollars Of taxable property for State taxes,
which levy will raise the of So 46o75, from the
taxable property in said county according said d
gests; and it further appearing to us that Of
SI,S45,o5 lin addition to what is now in the Treas
ury Of the county and what will be received from the
railroads account of ad vaorem taxes and such
may be received from division Of profits of the dis
pensaIes of the county for the remainder of the pres
ent year, and what will he received from "Commuta
ton Road Tax } is necessary and should be raised
to pay the idebedness and current expenses of the
county of Lee, for the entuing year, 1t is therefore
hereby ordered, that tax of 40 per cent. the
aforesaid State tax Tor evy being mills be, and the
same is heleby assessed and levied for county pur
poses upon the amounts of taxable property returned
by each taxpa OF said county and upon such prop
erty which has been returned which is subject to
id valorem In said county OF Lee for said year,
and that the same be distributed as follows:
For Jail purposes, II per cent
For Pauper purposes OF per cent
For Bridge purposes 20 per cent
Fol- payngjurors, for per diem services. IS per
For paying salary of judge City Court
of Leesburf, 10 per cent,
For paying Coroners foes, -. . "a per cent.
For paying Bailif's & Non Resident Wit
ness's fees, o6 per cent
For Road purposes and to pay Guards,
Wald en's salary, maintain con-
victs etc. This in addition 10 the
'RoAd Communication Taxes, 40 per cent.
For general purposes, and to pay Court
expenses etc., IS per cent.
$40 per ct.
And 1t is ordered that the Tax Collector of said
county of Lee collect the County taxes he collects
the States taxes, and that he pay the Countys
taxes to the Treasurer of said county by law pro-
vided.
Witness our hands and official signatures in regular
session, tins the day and year above written.
b., Mckinney, Go. Comm'r Chm.
l. P. Cooke, County Comm'r.
W. c: Laramore, County Comm'r.
State Levy, $500
county Levy 100
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1907-09-06

&c he pays for what he gets.
This is a trust proceeding. MIR. Roose-
welt, and your officials, it needs squash
ing bad-real bad-blamed bad.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1907-09-06

James Morgan, Clerk Of the superior
couat and ex-offlcio clerk Of the county COM
miSSloners in and for Lee county, Georgia
do hereby certify that the above is a true
and correct copy Of the original order Of file
and of record in this office, in and Of the mat
tiers therein copied. Witness my official
Signature and seal of office, this the 3rd day
OF September, 9O7.
James Morgan Clerk Of superior court
amp ex-Ofdcion Clerk Of county commission
ers.
SEAL
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1907-09-06
no u, Sold.

A nice building lot on Main street 99x125
feet will be sold at a bargain. Also a half
acre town lot with good house on It WI
be sold cheap.
c. H. Beazley
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1907-12-05
Powdered Milk.

Improved processes in reducing
milk to the form of powder or COM
pressing it into tablets have led to an
increasing use of milk in these FORMS
Powdered or compressed milk is not
only employed for provisioning ships
and for transportation to distant
places. but for the use of bakers and
confectioners. In France new pro
cess for powdering milk has recently
been invented. The milk is forced,
under a pressure of $50 atmospheres,
through, tube one-tenth of milf
meter in diameter, into a closed cham.
Der, heated to 1877 degrees Fahren.
heit by a current of warm air The
rapid expansion OF the milk on enter.
ing the chamber turns it into a cloud
of vapor the water is carried off by
the current OF air and the solid parts
of the milk fan in powder ON the bot.
tom.-Youth's Companion.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1907-12-05

simple in construction, the waist be-
ing fitted by shoulder andssunderarm
seams. Provision is made for high,
round and square neck. The boomers
are circular in shape. thus doing
away with all unnecessary material
around the hips. The fullness at the.
lower edge is adjusted by an elastic
Cambria, long-cloth and muslin are all
adaptable for the making. For a
child of seven years two and one-quar-
ter yards of 36-inch material will be
required. Sizes for 3, 5, 7 and 8 years.
This pattern will be sent to you on
receipt of 10 cents. Address all orders
to the Pattern Department of thispaper.
Re sure to give size and number of pat
tern wanted. For convenience, write
your order on tine following coupon:
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1907-12-05

extra underskirt all unnecessary full.
ness around the waist is avoided.
Nainsook, linen, cambria and long
cloth are all used in the making, while
embroidery or Valenciennes lace are
suggested for trimming. For 26 inches
waist measure three and one-quarteI
yards OF 36-inch material will be re-
quired. Sizes for 20, %, "a, 26, 2S1 so.
80 and "a inches waist measure!
This pattern will be sent to, you, on
receipt of 10 cents. Address all orders
to the Pattern Department of this paper.
Be sure to give size and number of pat
tern wanted. For convenience, write
your order on the following coupon:
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1907-12-05
Lettinn The Cat Out.

Amelia-Herhert. dear your Office
is on Orange street, isn't il?
Herbert-Yes: why?
Amelia-That's what | told papa.
He made such funny mistake about
you the other day He said he'd been
looking you up in Brad street.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1907-12-05
Our Pattern Department
A PRACTICAL SET OF UNDER
WEAR FOR A LITTLE GIRL.

Pattern no. 1923. - Comfortable.
well-shaped undergarmerts for the
growing girl are very essential. Tne
little model shown is a most prac-
deal combination and consists of un-
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1907-12-05
-------7---------
LADIES' FRENCH DRAWERS.

Pattern No. 5907.-The popular
French circular drawers appeal at
once to the home dressmaker as very
little labor is required for their maxi
ing, and as they take the place of an
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1907-12-05
Unavoidable DELAY.

You can prove an alibi on this
charge, can't yo1?" asked his lawyer.
"Yes'r," said the captured crook:
"but Wen have to wait week or two
The fellies I'm goin' to prove It by
Rinr out O Jail yit"
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1907-12-05
Wrestlinn In Peraia

Wrestling is the popular sport in
Persia. Great tournaments are held
to decide supremacies OF districta