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Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1907-04-12

night. The mill starts this year at
about the same time a. last season.
The mills were thoroughly overhauled
during the winter and the mill Is in
condition to run continuously, except
In case of accident, to the end of the
sawin season. There are enough
logs in the bay at present for the full
season s. cut. Very few changes have
Been made in the departments and
most of the old men are at work again
this year. A most successful season IL
predicted.
The officers of the Pine Tree Lum.
ber Co. and the list of the l:csl Office
force are a. follows:
Peter musser, president: NJ. g.
Norton, vice president: r. D. Mus
Ger. secretary and treasurer; C. A.
Weyerhaeueser, general manager: W.
e. Pendeld. inanRer sales department.
B. J. Hinkle-Supt land and log
ging department.
F. E Levis-Cashier.
81. Utsch- -Bookkeeper.
Aug. Christenson-Chief clerk.
Neil Observation-Disclosures.
Mark Observation-Disclosures
Miss Florence Turner-Stenographe
Following IS list Of the principal
men or the mill force this sesson:
General Super eIintendent-I. L. War
rem.
DAY RUN.
Assistant foreman and head mill
wright-T. o. Berg
Chief ENG aesr-r. Amo.
Band Sawyers-Louis Allen and
Andrew TbOlen.
Double cut band sawyer-Wm. Beat
tie
Edgers-Tm E. Green and Vim.
Matteson.
Trimmer-Peter Chounard.
Band ilsr-E1. Hanson.
Fireman-Alfred Larson.
NIGHT RUN.
Foreman-Alex Rowe
Englneer-Wm. 81. Clark.
Band sawyers-S. G. Crowley and
Alton Bates.
Double cut band sawyer--A. g. El-
lott.
rank Hop.
Trimmer-Jos Cups.
Fireman-William Nord.
PLANNING MILL.
Foreman-D. q. Parsone.
Asst. Foreman-Axel Jvhnson.
Engineer
Electriclan-Jas. Gordon.
SHIPPING DEPARTMENT.
Foremen-E. M. Johnson.
City salesman-Z. N. Barnes.
Piling contractor-N. 81. Elvig.
Superintendent lath and shingle
mill-W. L. Dumphy.
Supt. of yards-Alva Ashcraft.
City wood drlivery-
Asst. yard foreman-Nels Nelson.
Sorting shed-Anton Krieigh day
foreman; Frank Morgan night fore.
man.
Barn boss-R. Mccullough.
Repairs-Ed. Hughes, blacksmith ;
$. Guerin, wagonmakeI.
Machinist-Al. Andrews.
There is a night foreman, engineer
and fireman. The other men change
once month from day to night, or
vice versa.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1907-04-12

Arthur Wright, formerly of this
city, but lately Of Bemidji, is now
located in Seattle.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1907-04-12

III. E. Weber of FerRns Falls. and
E. II. Storck were initiated into the
Elks at their meeting Thursday night
last week.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1907-04-12

MORTGAGE TAX BILL PASSED.
The bill changing method of taxa
tion Of real estate mortgages has pas
sed the minnesota legislature. It
takes effect July 1st. Under this bill
no mortgage can be recorded till a tax
Of 30 cents per 800 Is paid into the
county treasury.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1907-04-12

Bcrn-To Mr, and MIR Vincent Bu
koske, March %, daughter.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1907-04-12

Peter j. Sandin of Rail Prairie
made final proofTuesday on his claim.
M M and se4 ne4 4.182-3O.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1907-04-12
ACKNOWLEDIES LINDbGnGHH s s s
EFFORTS FOR ANOTHER
CARRIER.

Under date of April 4th. T. II.
Hitchcock, First Asst Postmaster
General. writes Congressman Lind
bergh 90 follows:
acknowledging your personal call
at the Department relative to the need
for additional help at Little Falls,
Minn., I have to inform yoa that tho
postmaster has been authorized to en-
ploy an additional carrier from the 10Th
inst. to enable him to maintain
efficient service
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1907-04-12
HOSE NO. q OFFICERS.

HOSE NO. Q OFFICERS.
President-E. g. Anderson.
Vice Pres VIM. Bstters.
Treasurer-H Bentfeld.
Sec.-E. Kaestner.
FIreman-P. Lauermen.
Assts. Robert Wright, F. Sands.
Delegate state convention-M. Since.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1907-04-12

.. A sign with raised gold letters has
been put above the Broadway en-
trance Of the Hub clothing company. -
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1907-04-12

BOcn-TO Mr.. and Mrs. Frank John,
Saturday, AIril g. a ten pound son.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1907-04-12

Rev. Billig will deliver the anniver.
sary sermon of the I. O. O. F. at the
Congregational church Sunday MORN
ing, April 20.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1907-04-12

Born-To Mr.. and M.. John Wag-
ner, Wednesday, April =, a daughter.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1907-04-12

Louis Allen has hal a porch built
on the west and south of his house
situated on the corner of Fourth street
ard Fourth avenue northeast.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1907-04-12

W. q. RYAN has put up an awning
at his place of business on First street
northeast.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1907-04-12

bert Dnnphy. Eva :GsnaSen, WARREN,
9raham, Emma Hans. Cdiis HSSzzouz,
Gertrude johnson, Edith Jones' Helen
Lyon, Alba Richard. Prina Richarl,
Lula Stang, Arthur Strom. and Eta
Webster.
W. NJ. Vogel was elected as sciene
teacher for the next school year 1T q
salary Of so per month.
The superintendent was requested
to notify establishments employing
children under sixteen, during the
school term, that bs fore doing so a
permit from him would be Necessary.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1907-04-12

Mr.. Eugene Heroux and bride re.
turned Wednesday evening from
short trip to the Twin Cities.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1907-04-12

Congressman Lindbe1gh 10 expected
home from Washington in . few days.,
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1907-04-12

6uiiding-Enke, EoiaudeT, Lane.
Finance-Germain. Dewey. Bastien.
Auditinx-Enke, Bastien, Dewey.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-09-11
LA TOILETTE WILL
RUN FOR PRESIDENT
Will Issue an Address Setting Forth
Claims Before Republican Ma
tionaI Convention.

Milwaukee, Sept. 6.-Senator LaFol-
letta has decided to announce his can
didacy for the Republican nomination
for the presidency. He will address
a statement to the voters, setting
forth his, claims before the Republic
an national convention.
Mr.. LaFollette returned here few
days ago convinced that the people
are thoroughly aroused; that radical
tendencies will govern in the national
campaign next year, and that his
chances of securing the nomination
are second to none.
Immediately on arriving he called
a conference of his trusted lieutenants
and apprised them Of his determine
ton. The utmost enthusiasm was
shown and active work will begin at
once to obtain solid delegation from
Wisconsin and other states through
the west and northwest.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-09-11
WOMAN BURNED TO DEATH
Miss Mary Robbins, a Resident
OF Whitewater.

Whitewater, Wis, Sept. "a gaso-
line explosion resulted IN the death of
Miss Mary Robbins, who resided on
Fremont street. She was an old resi-
dent who for years has lived alone In
her little home and earned her own
living by washing and cooking for
others, and who was washing at the
time of the accident. The explosion
set her clothes on fire instantly and
they were burned and portions OF her
body were literally baked.
The woman was discovered standing
in the door by little boy, who gave
the alarm. A neighbor drenched the
qufvering body with a pail Of water
and called a doctor and other neigh
bors. The doctor pronounced her in
1uries fatal, but did what he could to
alleviate the pain. The woman did
not make an outcry from first to last.
Miss Robbins was a sister Of Mrs.
McGovern. a milliner IN the Masonic
building, Jefferson street. Milwaukee.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-09-11
elaas4s4.as414rg tstGzd.ssEs q %
City PropIeirysFor Sale

= Owing to failing health and being
unable to manage it to advantage
hereafter.
I hereby offer for sale the follow
ing described property situated in
the city of Lancaster, Wisconsin:
Block 5 of Schmitt's addition.
Assessment block 65.
Assessment block Ga.
Six lots IN block of Schmitt's adj
dition.
About 161acres known as assess
ment block TX"
This property, about % acres in
all, isgsituated so that it can be oc-
cupied as a single tract or it can be
sub-divided to suit purchasers.
Much of this property is suitable
for residence purposes.
The ice ponds and ice houses are
situated upon it and so arranged
that ice can be housed at cost of
only five cents per cwt. The ice
ponds are filled by springs.
A reasonable down payment will
be required, balance on time to suit
purchaser.
Call upon or address
ANTON SCHMITT,
Lancaster. Wis.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-09-11
wELLMANs TRIP is OFF
Will Probably Make No Attempt e
Reach the North Pole Via
Balloon This Year.

Tromsoe, Norway, Sept. 10. - AC
cording 20 Captain Isachen, in com
mend Of the Norwegian Arctic expedi
tion, which has arrived here from tn
north, Walter Wellman and his party
of the Chicago RecordtHerald exped!
ton, will probably return here at tt
end Of the present month, abandOnin
their plans to attempt to reach tn
pole in an airship for the present yea
No start had been attempted up
Aug. &c, and the weather subsequer
to that date precluded an ascent {
the airship, northerly winds, fog an
now prevailing.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-09-11
Low Rates to California, Oregon and
Washington.

Special low rate colonist second class
tickets on sale daily via the Chicago,
Union Pacific & Northwestern Line
from all points September 1st to
October 31st, make 1t possible to visit
San Francisco, Los Angeles. Portland,
Puget Sount and points in Utah, Idaho
and Montana at minimum.of expense.
Daily and personally conducted tours
in Pullman Tourist sleeping cars.
Booklets, maps and other information
on application to any ticket agent of
the Northwestern line. 72w4
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-09-11
Cannon To Be Guest of Honor.

Bloomington. ILL.,, Sept. 10. :
Speaker Joseph Cannon will be th
guest of honor at home coming wee
in Douglas county, the date being Sep
1921. Cannon resided in DOugla
county for many years, and has kin
~ feeling toward the old home. Th
committee in charge is planning a
elaborate programme for the week
celebration. Speaker Cannon will spec
probably tomorrow.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-09-11
innocent Woman Found Guilty

Madison, Wis, Sept. with ev-
cry possible indication that she was
not guilty of the crime of murder for
which she has already served sixteen
years of a life sentence in the state
prison Wilhelmina Bache has been re-
leased from Waupun prison. Her life
sentence for the murder of Michael
Sell, of ShawanO county, was com
muted by Governor Davidson. She
went to the penitentiary when she was
II years old.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-09-11
Happenings in Ihe Badge Stats
That Are Of interest to
Our Readers.
WOMAN IS GIVEN HER FREEDOM
Innocent of the Crime for Which She
Has Suffered
Sixteen Years Had Been Served by Her
for Murder Prabably Conn
mitted by Another
State Notes.

Milwaukee, Sept 9.-After serving
sixteen years in the states prison for
a crime which it is now believed she
never committed, Mrs. Wilhelmina
Baehr has just been released through
a pardon granted by Governor David
son when the facts in the case were
presented to him.
Mrs. Baehr came to this country an
immigrant girl to Shawano county,
and there met a family by the name
Of Baehr, consisting of the father and
several grown daughters. The latter
persuaded the little immigrant to mar
ry their father. She consented and
found herself the slave of the entire
family. 1t was shown that soon after
man named Sell came to the Baehxs.
Sell had considerable money. While
there he was murdered Suspicion
rested on Baehr. 1t is claimed that
he indeed his wife to make a comics
sion, saying she had killed the man,
making her believe that she would es
cape with light sentence. Instead
she was sentenced to Waupun for life.
Baehr later committed suicide 1t
is claimed by neighbors that he took
his life because he was afraid that
the true story of the crime would
come out w. G. Backow, a wealthy
resident of the county, hearing the
story and becoming convinced of its
truth, started a petition for the par
don of the woman This was signed
by the Judge who sentenced Mrs
Baehr and court officials besides many
prominent residents of the county.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-09-11
WISCONSIN State Fair.

Milwaukee, Sept 9.-The Wisconsin
state fair opened in Milwaukee with
the largest number of entries in the
history of the agricultural society
Premiums aggregating 100000 will be
given in the various departments. a
splendid card OF harness racing each
afternoon will be an interesting feat
ure. Running races by electric light
and brilliant fireworks will be the
features each night
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-09-11
SAVED HIS OWN LIFE
Kan Possessed of a Suicide Desire
Gives His Revolver TO q
Policeman.

New York. Sept. 10.-Lieutenant
Thomas Flannery, on duty in the Gen.
aral park arsenal police station, was
startled when a we'll dressed man
walked up TO his desk and handed him
q revolver. saying: Please take this.
/ am not feeling just right and am
afraid J might kill myself" Emil ROs-
enthaI, If Baltimore, the man said his
name was. He had lost MS business.
and this, explained, had preyed on him
60 such an extent that for a time his
mind became a blank. When he came
20 his senses he was on a bench in
the park. Rosenthal later promised the
night court he would not kill himself
and that lie wished TO 60 back to Bal
6mOre and was discharged.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-09-11
Indictment for a Broker.

Washington, Sept. 10.-AllisOn {
jenkins, a stock broker, has been il
dicted for alleged violation Of To
gambling law, it being alleged that h
conducted a place here where gam
bling on the stock market was permit
ted. He was arrested Aug. %, whe
he and other brokers were taken in /
general raid
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-09-11
Death Ends a Onarrel.

Superior, Wis, Sept. 7.-Joseph
Krantz died at ST. Francis hospital in
this city as the result Of fall into
the hold of the steamer Kensington.
on which he was fireman. Krantz
and Oiler J, w. Brown, of Sarnia.
Ont, engaged in a dispute and Brown
struck Krantz, knocking him into the
hold. Brown is under arrest and will
be charged with manslaughter.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-09-11
Swan the Rest OF the way.

New York, Sept. 10.-A Portuguese
stowaway aboard the steamer Glenea
was put to work at the beginning {
the trip and was told at the end /
would be sent back to Europe. Whe
the lights of the New Jersey Goa:
in sight he decided that he wOul
swim the rest Of the way. He was nc
missed from the ship until she droppe
anchor off Sandy Hook.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-09-11
New Homes in the West.

Send for free copy of pamphlet con-
tanning synopsis of the United States
homestead laws and information how
to secure a quarter section OF spleDdld
farming or grazing land free along the
new railway lines of the Chicago ~
North Western Ry., in South Dakota,
Wyoming and other states. Special
excursion rates to homeseekers. Full
information on request to any ticket
agent of the North Western Line.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-09-11
Fights Peshtigo Saloons.

Marinette, Wis, Sept "a IT.
Zechel, the anti-saloon man Of Apple
ton. says that he will close the saloons
in Peshtigo on Sunday and that he
will also stop Sunday baseball. He
has sworn out warrants for eleven of
the saloon men, but the town marshal,
Albert Drees, it is claimed, refused to
sign them. He then had them signed
by a taxpayer. but as far as known
they have not been served. The sa-
loon men have taken action them
selves and have agreed to close Their
front doors on Sunday. They are now
all putting in side-doors to accommo-
date the trade. g.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-09-11
Bow killed by a Thief Trap.

Topeka, Kan, Sept. 10.-Marshal
Tutt1e, aged 9 years, was killed at Sib
ley, small station south of here, in 9
pitifuI manner. G. Karnes, a merchant
had set a revolver fastened by wire
to the door of a hen house to catch
thief and the boy did not know the
trap had been loaded an opened the
door
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-09-11
Badly Burned in Explosion.

Kenosha, Wis. Sept. 9.-Miss Eliza
beth Bush, one Of the members of the
faculty at Kemper Hall and one of
the best known young women of Ke-
noSha society, was badly burned by
the explosion of an alcohol stove. Miss
Bush was visiting at the home Of
friends in Winuetka. Her face was
terribly burned. but it is not thought
that her eyes are injured.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-09-11
New Sources of Revenue Dug UI

Wilmington, Del, Sept. 10Th
revenuesof Delaware will be increase
by taxing manufacturers Of toni
stones. and also by leyying a tax o
the clothing manufacturing plant G
Oppenheim & Co., Of New York, at Il
Newcastle county workhouse-
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-09-11
neath az a Wisconsin Pioneer.

Kenosha. Wis, Sept. 9.-James G.
Dow. of Pleasant Prairie. Kenosha
county, who came to Wisconsin in
1887, and who for half century was
prominent in political affairs, is dead.
aged 50 year.. Ja lraves a large es-
tate.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-09-11
Esch No, for Governor.

La Crosse, Wis, Sept. 9.-Congress-
man John J. Esch, who has been fire.
qnently mentioned of late in political
gossip sent out of Madison as a candi-
date for governor next year, made an
official statement to the effect that he
would not be candidate and that he
had never contemplated entering the
field and that it was impossible that
he seek the governorship.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-09-11
SSS

In Kansas, a prohibition state, a
druggist is reported to have done a
business last year of 81, 440 in liquor
and $3.50 in prescriptions.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-09-11

Oconto, Wis. Sept. Fire broke
out in the Oconto court house and
caused damage to the extent of $780,
600, fully covered by insurance. All
one side of the building is destroyed.
1t is thought that the fire was caused
by the upsetting of a lamp in the
tower, where workman was repair
ing the clock. No documents were
lost
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-09-11

Little Dorothy is not used to the
country, and when she saw rooster
for the first time sheIs asked:
Mamma, is it a chicken with hat
on?"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-09-11
Thieves Find a New Loot Supply.

Milwaukee, Sept. 8. - Milwaukee
and Northern railway officials report
to the Milwaukee police that $4,000
feet of trolley wire, covering five
miles of roadway between Milwaukee
and Cedarburg, have been cut down
and carried away by thieves. The prop
erty is valued at $4,000.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-09-11
"a

In telephoning, be careful OF your
cuff buttons; they may complete a
circuit, if they touch the instru-
ment, which passes through your
BODY. A Massachusetts, woman has
been killed this way.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-09-11
TalessOf theiTown.

In answer to the inquiry as to
what kind of diet would give
dog the quickest scent, ! James Nc
Brien replied, "beans."
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-09-11
To Farmer and Other Patrons

wish to announce that am going
to discontinue in the business March
1st, next: having large amount OF
good whiskey in bond 1 wish to dis
pose of same in a retail way, and Will
give you the benefit of the price that
can be saved.
Regular $3.50 Whiskey. at $500
Regular $500 Whiskey, at $3.50
Regular $3.50 Whiskey, at $500
These are standard. well-known goods
THE KIND YOU CALL FOR. l
guarantee them TO be what they are
represented, and you will be more
than satisfied with each purchase.
JOHN DEGH0W,
Philips House, Bar.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-09-11
Brewer Has Mishap on Hunting Trip

Milwaukee, Sept. 9.-News has
been received. in this city that Joseph
Uihlein, general manager Of the
Schlitz Brewing company, while
starting on a hunting trip at Brown
ing, Mont, was thrown from a horse
and both of his legs were broken.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-09-11
Wealthy Man Kills Himself.

Lacrosse, Wis, Sept. 6.-John NJ.
Urban, aged 46, a wealthy resident Of
the town Of Union, Vernon county,
Wisconsin, committed suicide by
shooting. Temporary insanity Is be-
lieYed to have inspired the act.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-09-11
Becker to Run for Governor.

Milwaukee, Sept. 5.-If Mayor
Becker is not real candidate for gov
ernOr he is very near it. The mayor
is said to have intimated to friends
that he would be a candidate and that
his nomination papers would be in cir
culation soon. He has been making
speeches through the state, and has
many more to make this month. The
reception which he has received
wherever he has gone has determined
him to enter the race.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-09-11

A little 5 year-old boy, walking
with his mother, sad: Look out,
don't go by that house, Mamma
thew have a new disease there"
The mother not having lead OF it
before, anxiously asked: What is
it," and the lad answered: Twins. !"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-09-11
Steel Trust Is to Spend Money.

Superior, Wis, Sept. 8. = Now that
permission has been granted the ''steel
trust to build and operate its line of
railroad in Wisconsin from the steel
plant site at Spirit Lake to the dock
property on Allouez bay the company
is already making preparations for the
work. Several million dollars will be
spent in track laying and bridge build
ing. It is also stated that number of
large Industries will follow the stee!
plant to Superior, and among these
will be a big steel car works.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-09-11
Hearing Ruined by Telephone.

Sheboygan. Wis, Sept William
Soothing lost the hearing in one ear
when some one rang him up on the
telephone while he had the receiver
up, preparing to call a number. The
ear drum was broken by the vibra-
ton.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-09-11

A LADY, publisher offers this bit OF
advice: kissing the oaby may re-
suit in deforming the nose and
bringing on nearsightedness. The
safestway is not to kiss the baby OF
the feminine persuasion until it at
tains the age of sixteen. The cartill-
age of the nose is much stronger
then.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-09-11
zS2

A boy came in from the woods
with a three gallon bucket nearly
full of blackberries. A merchant
offered a quarter for the berries
and the lad accepted it. 1t seemed
a shame to cheat the poor boy so,
but the merchant snapped up the
the bargain and the boy got away
with the money before lit was dis
coved that the bucket was half full
of grass.