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Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1907-09-12

llamas over the great passes of the
Andes between Bolivia and Peru; or
again on the heads of cannibal coolies
around the base of this Mountains of
the Moon, near the source of old Faith.
er Nile; on camelback across the
burning deserts of Nubia and Arabia
the Stony; or in flat-bottomed boats
towed by man-hauled bamboo cables,
through the stupendous gorges of the
Yang-tse.
The men who do this work are
trained explorers who often fall by the
way victims to wild beasts, disease,
hostile savpgos, and the forces of ma
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1907-09-12

HEN all is said it is the
Bible that is the worlds
best selling book"-and
that by a tremendous mar
gin. 1t takes a tremen-
dously successful novel to
coll 40 OOO or 20 OOO comics
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1907-09-12

Lastly we have Adventurous II. A.
Larson, a Bible sub-ageut in the Mon
golian deserts. He travels eastward by
camel caravan from Kashgar, taking
with him all necessary provisions, be.
sides cooking utensils and barrels for
carrying water over the arid steppes.
Wolves Ate Paekhorse.
On one occasion native assistant
of Larson's was set upon by robbers,
who beat him and took away his horse
and saddle as well as his pack of
books. Larson bought another animal
in Urga for 2S taels-about $40. But
this one the wolves ate where he was
tethered outside our camel-hair tent"
Here, then, is world labor of pa
tient scholarship; of heroism far from
the limelight; of business acumen and
organization, that may well awaken
the interest of the most blase. And
vast sums are spent upon the work.
The last revision of the Malagasi BIZ
BILE for the Madagascar natives cost
S15,000 and the Chinese Bible from
first to last has probably cost $3.50, 900.
Taking the British and Foreign BIZ
BILE society of London, with the Amer
lean Bible society and similar bodies
throughout Europe, 1t is safe to say
that not less than $70OO000 year is
spent upon the work, and well over
$120,000,000 during the last century,
The parent society in London main
tDinS nporly 1 k0O commemorative lin
gusts, missionaries and native assist
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1907-09-12
Reliable Slun of Death.

A Frenchman has received a prize
for discovering a reliable sign of
death The test consists of the sub.
cutaneous injection of solution OF
flouresceine, which. if the blood is
still circulating, in the course of a
few hours causes the skin to turn vel.
low
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1907-09-12
Wise PaTson.

larson, somebody dared us to get
married, and we never take a dare.
Here we are"
We'll, my young friends, dare
you to go home and endeavor to cult,
vate some common seusT"
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1907-09-12
The Reason.

in this settlement" said the Bill,
vile farmer, I'VE call all the literary
fellers we kin ketch 'leadln' authors.
because as a rule they're powerful
handy at lead!n' mules to water."--At
lapta Constitution
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1907-09-12
SCRIPTURES READ
in EVERY TONGUE
TRANSACTIONS OF HOLY WRIT
No Labor or Peril Too Great for Those Engaged
in Sowing the Bible.

From China to Peru an Army of Trained Explorers Are
Needed to Reach the Readers of the Natons--Many a
Romance Might Be Written on the Work of Circulating
the Worlds "BeSt Seller"
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1907-12-14
WATCH FOR THE PARADE
ON FRIDAY NEXT

On Friday afternoon next at two
O'Clock there will be grand parade of
the school children to advertise the
school entertainment which takes place
in the evening.
II The Yerington band.will lead the pro
cession which will be unique i'll many
details. The "cottonpickers, with the
possible exception of Samantha Flu
clothes, will be feature. Miss Fuclothes
is high-salaried artist and absolutely
refuses to appear in the parade.
The minstrel boys will be there in
large numbers, accompanied by the
dusky-hued bits of femininity that assist
in their part of the program
There'll be music and carriages and
autos. Don't miss the parade. But
above all things see the show.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1907-12-14
The COTTONPICKERS

Having heard of Yerington through
the mining congress at Joplin, Missouri,
have. decided to charter special train
and BE- at our school entertainment, De-
ceinher 20. They will be introduced by
Mrs. Thad Hoppin. Their names are:
6snSalina Snowfall, Susanah B. Black,
" "a r. Dusky, Eliza Rasmus, Geo:gi-
; ma Cerntassel, Lindy Sugarcane, Ara
manda Postum, Samantha Fuclothes.
Jemima Blossom, Topsy Turvy, Ole
Black Joe and Little Alabama Coon.
You will forget your troubles for thirty
minutes. They will make you laugh.
They will make you cry, and all at the
good old songs.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1907-12-14
New Store

VIM. McDonough has returned to
Yerington from the coast, whittier he
wegt to purchase large stock of goods
for his new store in Main street, Yerirg-
ton. The goods are arriving daily and
being put Ill place, although Mr.. Nc
Donough docs not intend to announce
his opening until the first of the new
year.
Mr.. McDonough intends to have one
of the finest stores in western Nevada,
He understands the mercantile business
from a TO o. His opening announce
ment in the Times within the next two
weeks will also prove that he appreci-
.atss the value of advertising.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1907-12-14
PROGRAM OF SCHOOL
entertainment

Following is the program to be rem
dered by the Yerington public school at
Owl hall, December 20:
Music Orchestra.
The Parasol Drill Eight girls.
Solo Dirty Little Hands," Ralph
Morgan.
Song Virgie Carroll and Adele Vail
1encour.
Recitation George Knierin.
Duet Mr.. and Mrs. Handy,
Recitation Mrs. A. A. Marsal.
Bellamy Drill Pupils Of the Grammar
Department.
Reading VIM. w. Coleman.
The Cottonpickers Liza's Minstrel
Quartette.' /
For various reasons the committee
were unable to secure the intended. and
advertised farce, "The District School,
but we assure the public that the num-
sbers to be had instead will certainly we'll
take its place Everything Is progress
9ing nicely and we look forward to an
sevening of pleasure. The curtain will
be raised at 3 O'Clock. sharp. A dance
will follow the entertainment.
Boost the project along, and rernem-
her the public receives the benefit.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1907-12-14

Wednesday of this week Bert ifilygus
purchased the lease on the Commercial
Grill from w. Lucot and will conduct
that popular eating house in the future.
1t is the intention of Mr.. Hilygus to
continue along the lines followed BY Mr..
Lucot, which made the Commercial one
of the first-class restaurants of Yering-
ton. The new proprietor is we'll known
to the people Of this section. We be-
speak Tor him success. a
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1907-12-14
Teamsters, Take Notice

Pursuant to the provisions of Ordin-
ance No. % the city of Yerington will
receive bids on prices per ton for hauling
broken rock and gravel from the hill
northwest of the bridge. about one and
one-half miles from the city, to Main
street to be there used in filling and
macadamizing said street.
The contracts will be let to the lowest
and best bidders. The city council re-
serving the right to reject any and all
bids.
Bids must be fled with the city clerk
at his Office i'll the rear of the postoffice
on or before noon Monday, December
20, 1907. BY order of the
CITY COUNCIL.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1907-12-14

Richardson embroidery silks, doilies
centerprieces, pillow tops. scarfs. etc.
at Lams. Just the thing for Christmas
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1907-12-14
PAINTS A BEAUTIFUL
HEAD OF HAIR

& TO be robbed of an abundant growth
of hair on the top of ones head in the
course of very few days and left com
pletely bald-headed is transition de-
voutedly to be prayed against.
Those who have known Walter Baird,
proprietor Of the Owl, during his resi-
dence here have been wandering what
terrible calamity befell him to cause him
to lose all his dome decoration in the
twinkling of an eye, and to regain it
almost as quickly.
It might have been due to monumental
gall or the desire to crafty the curiosity,
of the public which caused the Times
man to inquire of Mr.. Baird, in the
presence of a crowd, the reason OF the
phenomenon. go
II have no objection to informing
you, said Mr.. Baird as he smiled pleas
antly. cts just like this: A few years
ago lost my hair and was rendered ter
ribly bald. A friend of mine told me to
use willow bark and would soon have
as heavy head of hair as / ever pos
sessed. Il tried this tonic and the re-
sultsswere remarkable. BY the middle
of summer my hair had grown wonder,
fully. But, strange to say, in the fall,
when the leaves begin to fall from the.
trees, / again lost my hair. tried the
iself-sanle stuff in the spring with salts.
factory results, but again in the fall my
hair fell out. / hs.ye noticed since that
every fall, when the leaves are falling
from the willows, my hair vanishes.
Willow bark is all right in the summer,
time
During his discourse Mr.. Baird had
forgotten that this fall was notable ex-
ception to the rule. However, the real
truth has leaked out, and is too good to
hold from our readers.
1t seems that few days since Mr..
Baird dropped into a local restaurant for
dinner. OF course, he removed his hat,
which custom has long been followed in
liiC pdi tlSuidi SdtiiiS- uOuoC III quCStlOu
At once he was Che envy of all the gen
tleneu present.
'Whas beautiful head of hair was
mnrmured audibly over the ROOM
The young lady attending to thewants
of Mr.. Baird was visibly affected She
positively could not resist the temptation
of running her fingers through that
magnificent growth. Imagine her sur
prise and the feminine yell which caused
everyone to start in, alarm when she
drew forth her fingers, which had been
discolored by some substance.
My goodness size exclaimed, 'it's
painted. = and then fell in faint, as
Mr. Baird left the room in hurry.
Later on in the day, Mr.. Baird was
heard to say to Ed. Blanchard, the
painter, in heated fashion: 8
Damn you, Blanchard, why In thun-
der didn't you tell me that paint wasn't
dry. You did mighty good job, But
you turned tile work out before it had
time to dry" ~
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1907-12-14
Silver City Resident Dead

Mrs. Jane Dodge died at Auburn, Cal
ifornia, last Saturday She was called
to Auburn several weeks ago by the
death OF her son, who was killed in a
railroad wreck. Mrs Dodge had been
a resident of Lyon county for many
years, having resided in Silver City.
She.was buried IRON the home of her
daughter, Mrs. w. IL. MINIS of Silver
City.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1907-12-14
Wabuska School Report

Following is the report of the Wa
bnska school for the month of November;
Ethel L. Kemp, teacher:
No. of boys enrolled, z; No. of girls,
2; total. Is.
Honor Roll: Anna Borge, Will Nagel,
Rita Nagel, Edna Nagel, Lille Farrell,
Willie Wade, johnnie Parker, Joe Far
rell, Nellie Wade.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1907-12-14

Violin, mandolin, guitar and band in
struments. Will also carry stock OF mu-
steal instruments. Present address, AS
pen hoase. GEO. w. PARKMAN.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1907-12-14
NAOMI CHAPTER. 0. (. S.

Stated meetings second and fourth
Monday each month, Masonic hall. Wis
iting members will receive cordial well
come. JOSIE L. DAVIDSON,
Worthy Marion.
7. l.. HopBIN, Secretary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-25
EXAMINATIONS FOR NAVY ARE ANNOUNCED
Civil Service Commission Will Hold Examinations In Birmingham On
 May 12, 19 and 26.

The United States civil service commits in Birmingham on May 12 to secure eli gibles to fill vacancy in the position of preparator Experienced in marking and cataloguing human crania and skeletons), $50 per month, in the National museum, and similar vacancies as they may occur.
 Men only will be admitted to this exam ination.
 On May 19 examinations will be held to secure eligibles to fill vacancies in the following positions:
 Mechanician in the bureau of stand ards, at $900 per annum, and vacancies as they may occur in any branch of the service requiring similar qualifications.
 No educational test will be given. and it will not be necessary for applicants to appear at any place for examination.
 Assistant inspector of hulls of steam vessels, steamboat inspection service, Seattle. Wash, at s140o per annum, to be detailed to San Francisco, Cal and va- cancies as they may occur in the positions of local and assistant inspector of hulls in the steamboat inspection service throughout the United States.
 Age limit, 20 to 55 years on the date of the examination.
 Examinations are announced for May 26 to secure eligibles to fill the following va cancies:
 Surveyor of mineral deposits, one at B and the other at $4 per diem, in the land office service. and vacancies as they may occur in any branch of the service requir- ing similar qualifications.
 Observer in the weather bureau, at a salary of S720 per annum.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-25
OR. TALKS OF FOOD Pres, of Board of Health.

What shall eat?' Is the daily inquiry the physician Is met with. I do not hesi. tate to say that in my judgment, large percentage of disease is caused by poorly selected and improperly prepared food My personal experience with the fully cooked food. known as Grape-Nuts. en- ables me to speak freely of It's merits
 From overwork I suffered several years with malnutriton, palpttation of the heart, and loss of sleep. Last summer was led to experiment personally with the new food which used in conjunction with good rich cows milk. In short time after I commenced It's use the cis- agreeable symptoms disappeared, my hearts action became steady and nor mal the functions of the stomach were properly carried out and I again slept as soundly and as well as in my youth.
 'I look upon Grape-Nuts as perfect food and no one can gainsay but that 1t has a most prominent place in a rational. scientific system of feeding. Anyone who uses this food will soon be convinced of the soundness of the principle upon which 1t is manufactured and may thereby know the facts as to it's true worth" Read ''rhe Road to Wellville," in pkgs. There's Reason
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-25
RECORD OF THE COURTS.

Yesterday was an exceptionally quiet day in the courts. no new business was taken up before any of the judges in the law courts.
 In Judge Coleman's division of the cir cult court yesterday the jury in the case of Louella Hargrove vs. Mrs. c. c. Bruce returned a verdict for the plaintiff for $Sl9.32.
 In Judge Lanes division of the circuit court the case of Morris Loveman, ad- ministrator de bonis non, vs. Birmingham Railway. Light and Power company con tinues on trial.
 City Court.
 In the first division of the city court before Acting Judge E. Hamll, the case of William Merriweather, administrator vs. Sayre Mining and Manufacturing com pany continues on trial.
 In the second division the case of w. M. Cook vs. Birmingha mRailway, Light and Power company resulted in judg- ment for the defendant.
 Killian-Randle Produce company vs. Bessemer Beef company on trial before Judge Sharpe.
 The docket in the third division was cleared off yesterday morning; several cases being continued.
 Criminal Court.
 After being out all night the jury in the case of Nose Lewis, negro, charged with murder, returned a verdict yester- day morning of manslaughter in the first degree and fixed the punishment at eighteen months in the penitentiary.
 Chancery Court.
 In the chancery court yesterday decrees of dismissal were rendered in the fol- lowing cases:
 Philip Jones vs. Genie Jones' William St. Clair vs. Annie St. Clair; Emma Isbell vs William Isbell.
 In the case of w. H. Woodward vs Annie c. Due ct als., submitted for final decree on testimony taken before register Viola Venekins vs. Victor veneklns, registed's report filed and ordered to be over one day for exceptions.
 w. c. Shackleford vs. Bessie L. Rey- holds, registers report on claims sub mitted and ordered to lie over for one day for exceptions.
 William McAdory vs. Worthy McAdory ct als, decree ordering sale of property described in bill.
 E. c. Crow vs. King Lumber company. submitted for decree.
 The following docket Is set in the chan cery court today:
 M. M. McCune vs. J. W. McCune; Ella Terrell vs. Ed Terrell; James A. Allen vs Henry Seigel ct al.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-25

There has been no change in Vulcan fund in the past year. The amount of this fund on special deposit is $27l3.20.
 The past twelve months proved ban ner year for Birmingham and the Bir- mingham district. There was more coal mined, more pig Iron produced, more coke burned, more tonnage hauled, larger bank clearlngs, and larger bank deposits, more money expended in construction and per- manent improvements, more houses built larger postoffice receipts, more real estate transfers and for a larger consideration than in any other year of Birmingham history.
 In detail the industrial record was as follows. New interpretations during the year:
 Name. Amt of Capital Stock
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-25
THE WEATHER.

Washington, May 24-Forecast for Ala bama and Mississippi: Showers Saturday and Sunday; light to fresh south winds.
 Birmingham, May 24, D. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-25
SECRETARY BABES REPORT
 SHOWS GREATEST YEAR IN
 HISTORY OF BIRMINGHAM
Nothing But Superave Gan Be Used Describing What Has Been Done in This District During the
 Past Twelve Months

Secretary J. B. Babb submitted his an- nual report to the Birmingham Commer- eial club last night as follows:
 Financial Report,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-25

,,enn Coal Iron & R. R. Coz. st, AS. .53i sloss-sbefAeId Steel & Iron Co.,. 750,oO0 AIa Consolidated Coal & Iron Co., 100000 15ratt consolidated Coal Co....... 500,000 potter Ore Cto 75,G0 Iit+ia Cabahs Coal Co.,,..... 10000 American Cast Iron Pipe Co....i. l55,0oo Bessemer Coal, Iron & Land Co.,. 0,oD Standard Portland Cement Co.,. 3Oo'on 1,,,.r,insbaro Iron Co......,....... 10000 Cr.na S 50,0G0 Republic Iron & Steel Co.,, Sayre
 Mining & Mfg. Co.,, Southern
 Steel Co.,, Woodward Iron Co.,,
 dasirinr @ to report specifically. 2,3ooO0o Extension and enlargements Of
 manufacturing concerns ........' Soo,oW
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-25
Alabama Pig Iron Production.
Alabama Car Service Association
Tax Assessment
Weather Report.

The weather report during the past twelve months Is as follows: Mean maximum temperture, TT. Mean minimum temperature, 54G. Maximum temperature, 96, on July 1. Minimum temperature, 19, on December 24.
 Rainfall, 6f74 inches.
 Normal rainfall, 56.s7 inches.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-25

little times and the paltry sum of s1 per month, given to the club by a con- parative few of the business men of Bir- mingham. And wiht that before us so great are the possibilities as compared to the work accomplished that I feel sure that l voice tho sentiment of all retiring officers when I say that instead of retir- ing with a feeling of service well done, they blush with shame for making so little of the opportunities, which only lack of time from private affairs ren- dered 1t impossible for them to seize and take advantage of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-25
Extraordinary Improvements.

Extraordinary Improvements, such as opening up and equipment Of new mines building coak ovens, and opening up quar- -les. and other Improvements not chargea- ble to expense account. during the past
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-25
Population.

The number of houses built during the past twelve months was a record breaker; 3l67 new houses, as shown by actual count indicate an increase of population, at a fair estimate, of 15,S35 during the year. Since the year 1900, there have been 17,309 house built in Birmingham and vicinity, showing an increase in population of S6.. 545, which added to the census figures of 1900, for Jefferson county of 40, 420, and taking into consideration that portion of the county in which a count of new houses has not been made, would show a population for the county of 240000. If the Jefferson county delegates in the les isature do their part by the people of Birmingham, the Greater Birmingham of 1910 at conservative estimate. will have 125,0O0 population. This community Is on a steady march to the attainment of the goal of one million population predicted for 1t in 1925 by John W. Gates.
 Railroads Coming.
 During the year work by the Atlantic. Birmingham and Atlanta. the Mobile and Ohio and the Illinois Central railroad was pushed forward rapidly. and 1t Is only a matter of few months when all three of these roads will be operating trains to the city. The new Union depot is rap- idly nearing completion. There are in progress of erection many substantial business buildings land warehouses.
 The Hartman Purchase.
 The large industrial companies are ex- pending vast sums in improving and en- iargjng plants and increasing their out put The manufacturing establishments are likewise expanding. There is work for every willing hand to do. The most
 
 (coNTINUED ON PAGE s.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-25
Other Expenditures.

Other Expenoitures' B'ham Ry', l.. & P. Co...........$ l,ooo,0O B'ham Water Works Co........... 2oeVW Amt expended on Union depot Hoooo Amt expended by the various
 railroads in laying tracks, build
 rasl as estate ....................... 1,eOO. GOO Municipal improvements of Bir-
 inss ,ll,rs'a'" .............. A2,oOo
 Recapitulatlon. Neu cornorations ..................$ 5,010, GOO Increase in old corporations. 294f,lo 1Io,,sa b,,iIding .,.,.............. 4232, ,224 Extraordinary improvements s,92s,31i Railroad expenditures & union
 depOt s'''''...'.''. -fooo'V1o B'ham Ry., l.. & P. Co............. 1,550,oOo B'ham Water Works Co........... 2Ooooo Municipal improvements .......... APO" ,r,.. ,rand total of s23 044S5S
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-25

CONTINUED ON PAGE 7.)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-25

Gentlemen-The financial report for the year ending May l, 1907, is as follows: May 1g06-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-25
AND SAFETY

We pay 4 per cent on savings and time de- posits, and compound the interest semi- annually.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-25

Making grand tUtd1 0r' ''' '' : F-0'01 1'777
 Realty Transfers.
 May 1, 1906 to May 1, 1907, there were 10. 473 warranty deeds registered in the office of the probate judge of Jefferson county. showing total consideration Of s12. .7es, 332, an increase over the year pre- vious of $l, ,232000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-25
New Houses Built.

Total increase ......-..........,...S
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-10-23
REVIVAL SERVICES
OPEN In CHAPEL
Sermon Delivered by Rev.
G. E. Barnard
Attendance at Opening Meeting is
Large and Successful Meeting
Is Promised.

A series of revival services was
begun at the chapel of the Free
Baptist church at the corner of
Davids and Darius streets, Tuesday
evening. The attendance was fairly
good and the meeting was very
successful, "a number of people ex-
pressing their intention OF leading
Christian lives. AN excellent sermon
was delivered by the pastor, Rev.
George +. Barnard, who will be in
charge Of the series.
The new chapel where the meet
ings are being held, is the one
which was built bv Miss Anna Fite,
principal Of the High school. II is a
pretty structure and has an ample
seating capacity. 1t was dedicated
October l. shortly after its COM
pletion.
The Free Baptist church is build
ing up "a fine congregation in the
West End and 1t is thought that the
new chapel will bring about a large
increase in the membership.