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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-11-16

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the district You VII Ike our rates sAA
terms We charge for interest only.
$40 Ons mo. 600 S5u Jns mo. sI.as
$40 one mo. S1.O5 s75 one mo. sa4s
80 one mo. Sl-45 500 one mo. sass
$50 oas mo. S1.S5 $500 ons mo. 500
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FOR RENT-HOUSES.

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Money Loaned Salarled Peopls

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The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1907-01-11
SUMMIT

Signal, Jan. 4.
Married-at the home of the BRIDES
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. G.. E. Riley,
Monday evening, Dec. 3lst, 1906, by
Rev. Donald McLain of Webster, Mr..
Theodore B. Anderberg, of Ordway,
and Miss Jessie B. Riley of Summit.
The home vas tastefully decorated In
white and green, and when the bride
and groom came down stairs to the
music of the wedding march by Mrs.
w. D. Sloan, the were accompanied
by Miss Flossie Riley as bridesmaid
and Mr.. John Essington as best man,
with little Fern Fransen as ring bearer
The bride was handsomely attired in q
gown of white net over shadow work,
the groom in conventional black
broadcloth, and the bridesmaid wore
blue silk. The wedding party stood
under canopy of white and green
with pink and white carnations and
roses, and the ring service of the
church was impressively read by the
former pastor of the M. E. church
| here.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1907-01-11
DEPARTMENT

For the next 80 days we will give
discount Of 10 per cent on all cash
purchases, except -four, coffee, tobac-
GEO. II. souLE & BRO.
Mics Lizzie JOHN was . Milbsnk
visitor Monday.
Will Goats was q Milbanlk, visitor
Friday afternoon.
M. JOHN was at Wilmot between
trains Friday afternoon.
Miss Cora Drake made flying trip
to Milbank Wednes ay afternoon.
Bert Davis went to Sisseton Friday
evening to play the traps In the Miller
Orchestra, for the Eagle dance.
, Paul Kohler, jr., left for Aberdeen
Friday evening, to resume his studies
ia the Granger business college.
! Members of the local w. G. T. U.
were very oyally entertained at the
home of Mrs. D. w. Campbell, Thurs
day.
The Corona Glee club met Thursday
evening after a'vacatiOn OF two weeks
and the program by section "a" was
given.
Man ager C.L. Preston was transact
ing business with his firm in Milbank
Friday afternoon returning Saturday
morning.
4 Will Nixson pas sed through town
Friday bound for Milbank, having
been to Wilmot to visit his sister,
Mrs. Hevener.
The D. of H. and A. o. u. W.
lodges held joint installation at the
hall Thursday evening. followed by
an oyster supper.
J. 81. Ehrle of the McCaull- w ebste1
, Co. passed through town Thursday.
! having been to Wilmot doing auditor
work for his company
] Misses Ida Emanuel and Edytt
Crawford of Milbank we're in the vii
lage Thursday, guests OF Rober
Whit, cousin of Miss Crawford.
Mrs. D, W. Campbell had the mis-
fortune to fall down cellar shor
time ago, but the injuries proved only
temporary and slight, from which sh'
soon recovered.
III Misses Clara Seehafer and Emm'
Sch afer and Messrs Guy Ginther ant
Frank Cooneck attended the Eagl
ball at Sisseton last Friday evening
Geo. Miller, who is interested in tn
drug business In North Dakota, wa
q guest of his sister, Mrs. Otto Hoff
man, last week number of days, re
turning to Milbank Friday evening.
III w. D. Chellis and Chas. Franci
went to Aberdeen Friday afternoon t.
work for the McCaull- Webster Eleva
tor Co.. on their new grain hOus
which is to be located on the M.
St. L., extension west of Aberdeen.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1907-01-11
TWIN BROOKS

Mr.. and Mrs. w. G lnbriek wene to
Milbank Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. Osby returned to
their home at Lilly, s. D.. Monday.
Miss Frances Raymond is at home
for short time and is prepared 10 do
sewing work.
Mrs. Will Weber aud children went
down to visit Mrs. Frank Liddy and
family Friday.
We understand new son made his
appearance at the home of John
Cerva, Dec. 7, 1906.
C. w. Martens Of the frm Of Mar
tens Bros. was . caller at Spring
Brook farm on Saturday last.
An enjoy able time is reported By
those who attended the surprise party
on Miss Mae Egcrmeyer last Friday
night.
Archie Frasier and sister Allie are
on the sick list this week with sore
throats but are improving under DR..
Browns care.
The West Twin Brooks Sund ay
| School was held at H. Fauss last
| Ouuu6y, u dus " 6uu Will O0 uGXO uOAt
Sunday at .Chas. Pfifer's.
The surprise party on Mr.. and Mrs.
Seigart Osby at Mr.. Charles Pfifer's
last Friday night was we'll attended
and good time was enjoyed by all.
The A. o. U. w. lodge and Degree
Of Honor will have joint installation
of officers TIL rsday night, Jan. II, i
the LaSell hall. All members of both
orders are requested to be present, and
enjoy big supper after install alton.
Married-On Jan. 2, 1907, at the
brides home, Mr.. Frank Wilson, ot
Summit, and Miss Martha Jenkins, o1
Twin Brooks. Both parties have
spent the greater portion of their lives
in Grant County and are we'll and
fayorably known by host of friends
who wish them happiness and success
A large gathering of friends attended
the Ceremonies, among them Mr.. and
Mrs Fred Wilson. of Burnste ad
N. D., Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Wilson
Of Watertown, and Mr.. and Mrs
Will Wilson, of Summit, and mother
of the groom.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1907-01-11
STRANDBURG.

Ruby Fridell departed for Sioux
Falls last Saturday to continue her
studier.
Bert Hedman has become citizen
of our berg and is doing chores for
j. o. Nelson.
Theodore Abrahamson left for
Kandyiyohi Co., Minn., this morning
to visit relatives.
A. ]. Anderson of Langford, has
been visiting N. Forsberg's family
for few days. Mr.. Anderson is .
brother to Mrs. Forsberg.
We have had considerable snow
lately an the best of it is, it is lying
nearly level, so that it makes the best
sleighing we have had In ten years.
Chas. Strandberg from Revillo was
here one day selling Duran wheat at
10 cents q bushel and still the grain
buyers we're not in the market for it.
Another mile stone is past since we
sent In our last, and King Boreas
seems to have q hard grip in this
sphere as the thermometer registered
20 below zero this morning.
John Clareen, who has been absent
from this locality for year is at
present taking q vacation and stop
ping with j. o. Nelson's, with whom
he was q neighbor in the old county.
We have also been informed that
Esther Berg and Hattie Johnson have
returned to ST. Peter to continue their
studies and Arthur G. Berg has gone
to ST. Peter to take course in the
G. A. college.
The school in the upper grade has
commenced with Ida Moe as teacher
and nearly all the seats are occupied.
We hope that the young people OF the
country will use this opportunity TO
their benefit.
Anton Lindquist has moved into
town and Is going to run the meat
market which has been idle for the
past year. We wish him success In
his business.
The young peoples society OF the
Lutheran church had q shadow social
in the school house last Saturday
night which netted them something
oyer $16. It will be used Ia buy ing
seats for the chWch.
J. e Nelson who left for Sweden,
Dec. 1-wrote card when he landed
in Gottenburg, and he states he had
fine voyage over the ocean It took
him little over 8 days between New
York and Gottenburg. He went or
the Cunard line.
Business is rather dull at present
except for the coal dealers who seems
20 have . good business. Farmers
come In from oil directions as some oi
the neighboring towns have been with
out coal for some time. Coal dealers
81 this town have been lucky as we
have not been without coal this sea
son.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1907-01-11

Farley & Farley, Corona, talk
hardware.
Beptson, the druggist, Corona, tef3s
you where TO do some OF your trading.
+. A. Nyberg, the blacksmith, has .
new I'd this week.
Miss Dunn went to Sisseton Friday
evening returning again Monday
morning.
Ernest Nyberg's little boy fell from
q seat In the hall Thursday evening
and fractured his collar bone.
The Corona Glee club has ordered
yearly subscriptions to fourteen ma
gazines and periodicals for its library
departments.
Adolph Anderson has been visiting
relatives In this vicinity during the
week. He returned to his school work
south of Twin Brooks Sunday.
A surprise party was given to Otto
Hoffman at his home Friday evening,
the event being his birthday. Enter
tainment consisted OF refreshments
and dancing.
Felix Mortensen, the buttermaker,
sprained his ankle short time ago,
while working in the boiler room and
being blinded ON account of escaping
steam he slipped. He was compelled
to hObble around on crutches last
week but now has abandoned them.
Chas. Elphick has purchased from
w. D. Chellis, the building lot be-
tween the Chellis residence and the
residence of w. E. Jennings. Mr.
Elphick has already erected poultry
house and will build dwelling a
soon as the weather permits.
Mr.. Will Bartlett of Monroe, Wis.
arrived Wednesday and Intends tt
visit with the brakes and Bushjahns
his old neighbors, for a number o
weeks. In fact indications are tha
one Of our fair damsels will be miss
ing from our midst as result OF hi
visit to South Dakota.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1907-01-11
Dairy Wisdom Ii Brief

The secret of growing good. frst
eiass calf = never to let i become
tetunted
4 House your COWS during the cold.
rainy weather. II the feed you give
your COW must BE- used to keep her
body warm. how Il she to make milk7
Peligreed stock. model stables. bal
anced ratlons. the silo and separator
ran avail nothing In dairying unless
there n man well supplied with usa-
bic gray matter under his hat In charge
! 0f Il all.
4 costs more to produce certified
milk. but It brings more, too. says kim
bnlPs Dairy Farmer. Running q COW
% and from pasture is like throwing
money away. Other things being
eGliaL the COW that ID not afraid OF her
ow3er will do best. a new cattle barn
costing $4,000 is to be built for the
\ agricultural college III Ohio. Ii Is sur
ptfolng to see how much better care a
n190 viii get when the farmer begins
4 II fo9t Bad tastes and foul odors in
nllk are usually caused by bacteria
ych enter after the milk Il drawn.
one cows VIII chew their cuds dur
- milking process; some won't
] l 4 + depends on the mixer.
Se4 nl1ksr thinks be knows how to
COWS often have ! different
ne they are best able Is
= h1aar - hull vh<.. .,,....
\ esuhe hAs 70 placs in any
Il ~ y ckttle ars tie outerowth
nrg g. telection and breeiing
D ol ItEis not reason-
4 Il scxIlb bnll to bs 3 sire
:! T. H. polnfed.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1907-01-11
REVILLO

Item.Ja
r. L. Dillman severed his connec-
ton with the bank of Revillo Tues
day and left for Milbank where he is
to associate himself with Thos. L.
Bouck in conducting q general law
business. Mr.. Dillman is we'll known
here, having made this place his home
since early boyhood, and will be sim
cerely missed by his many friends
who at the same time wish him un-
bounded success in his new venture.
*** Mrs Geo. Engebretson left last
SATURDAY., accompanied by Mr.. Ed
ward Schlief and Miss Minnie Otter
dahl
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1907-01-11
TROY.

Mrs. G. A. Lawrence of Watertown
is visiting friends in Troy this week.
Chas. Achatz of Reyi.lo is visiting
his sister, Mrs. N. Stricherz.
Clarence Wing returned from Ma
son City, Iowa, Saturday.
W. o. Basford, our genial Troy
merchant, is enjoying visit with his
father and sister Of Redfield, S. d.
Mr.. and Mrs. ). w. Gist returned
from two weeks visit to Iowa Tues
day.
Mrs. E. E. Johnson is making an
extended visit to her son RAYMOND OF
Reyillo.
Ladies' aid society held their first
meeting of the new year with Mrs. Ed
Stanwood Wednesday,.
Mrs. A. M. Boston and daughter
Grace drove to Goodwin SATURDAY. for
q weeks visit with relatives.
For the past two years Troy has
had preaching services every Sunday.
Before that time Troy and Mazeppa
alternated having services. Mazeppa
withdrew from the circuit leaving
Troy With services every week, which
has greatly added to the interest OF
the church in Troy and with our pre-
sent minister Mr. A. w. Baer the in
terest is being kept up splendidly.
Mazeppa hes asked to be again adj
mitted into the circuit but the vote Of
the Troy congregation decided to keep
MIR. Baer's s3rvices every Sunday for
the present at least. While we regret
Mazeppa's not being able to enjoy
Mr.. Baer's sermons we feel that one
church we'll kept up will be better and
do better work than two churches halt
kept up.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1907-01-11
WILMOT

z. r. Dilley came up two weeks ago
from Lenark, Ill. with his son Richard
E., with household goods, stock and
machinery, belonging to the latter,
who with his wife and two children.
who followed day day later, are &C.
cupying the new house on the farm
purchased of his brother in-law, w.
S. Duel. in Garfield Twp. Mr.. z. r.
Dilley, who is much pleased with this
country, departed last Saturday for
his home. Reporter.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1907-01-11
SISSETON

Mayor and Mrs. Ricket will leave
Mondsy for the Pacific coast, their OBJ
cective point being Los Angeles
However. they will stop on the way in
Minneapolis, Denver and points In
New Mexico. They expect to be gone
until April. Their son Paul, who is
attending the state university at Min
nespolis. will accompany them a. iar
- the lalsor city Sisseton' stand ard.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1907-01-11
MARVIN

A basket social will he given in the
Marvin school house, Friday evening"
Ian. Is. Proceeds will be used to buy
= bell. Everybody cordially invi'sd.
The Newtown bee., 1907-12-27
TRINITY PARISH.
THE CHRISTMAS TREE SERVICE

HE Niihiot tMao ihGG DEN NitE.
 Trinity's Christmas tree service, Christmas eve. brought out good sized audience despite the hard travel ing. In the center of the chancel a beautiful Christmas tree had been placed. covered with lighted candles and glittering tinsel. Rev J. H. George conducted the exercises. propounding questions to the classes of the Sunday school on the Christmas story. The children sang the carols with spirit. under the direction of Mrs c. S. Platt. Mir George announced the prizes for good attendance in the Sunday school : Present every Sunday, Florence Beech CT; absent one Sunday. Leonard Wright and George Stuart; absent two Sun days, Ernest Jennings. Marguerite Beecher; absent four Sundays, George Ferris, ArthursFerris, Herbert Ferris. Marilla George. Solid gold stars for faithful and long continued attendance have been won since last Christmas by Elsie Ferris, Anna Heibek, Harry flaw ley, Arthur Ferris. Ernest Jennings, Herbret Ferris, George Ferris and Charles Ferris. The distribution of presents brought gift to the rector from the Sunday school and a gift to John w. Ray, the sexton, from the par ish. All the members of the school were remembered with gifts. candy and oranges.
The Newtown bee., 1907-12-27
OBITUARY.
MRS KATHARINE KELLY.

Mrs Katharine Kelly died. Saturday evening. at the home of her sister. Mrs Michael Mccarthy. in Hanover. Mrs Kelly formerly resided in California. coming to Newtown about four years ago. The funeral took place on Tues day at St Roses church. Father Fox officiating. The pail bearers were James Mccarthy. Andrew Mccarthy. James Mcguire. Andrew Mcguire. An drew Donlon and Francis Carmody. Flu. neral Director Honan had the arrange ments in charge.
The Newtown bee., 1907-12-27

Clarence Beardsley, of the firm of Merrells. Cross & Beardsley of New Haven. and Paul Beardsley of New York passed Christmas day with their parents. Mir and Mrs c. F. Beardsley.
The Newtown bee., 1907-12-27

Town Clerk NJ J. Houlihan. who has been out of town for month or more. returned home. Saturday evening. greatly improved in health.
The Newtown bee., 1907-12-27

Jerome Beardsley. a student at the New Britain Commercial college, is at the home of his parents, MT and Mrs Birdsey Beardsley, for the holidays.
The Newtown bee., 1907-12-27

George and John Perry of Winsted passed Christmas day in Sandy Hook. Mir Perry had not visited Sandy Hook before in IT years.
The Newtown bee., 1907-12-27

D. C. Peek. Patrick Ready and Thomas Magulre. IT,. have new sleighs bought of A. M. Briscoe X Son.
The Newtown bee., 1907-12-27

Miss M. Elizabeth Scudder of New Haven is at her home in Newtown for the holiday recess.
The Newtown bee., 1907-12-27

Mir and Mrs Charles Betts and At- torney James Betts of New York are Christmas guests of Mrs R. N. Betts.
The Newtown bee., 1907-12-27

John Honan of Brooklyn. N. Y..' Is passing the holidays at his home . on Walnut Tree Hill.
The Newtown bee., 1907-12-27

MT and John McNamara of Passaic, N. J., are guests of MT and Mrs Mich ael McNamara of the Glen.
The Newtown bee., 1907-12-27

w. Walter Finch. a genial clerk at the store of R. H. Beers & Co.,. passed Christmas in New Haven and Plants vile.
The Newtown bee., 1907-12-27

Bishop Frederick Foote Johnson is passing few days with his parents.
The Newtown bee., 1907-12-27

Mir and Mrs Oscar Dikeman are guests. this week, of Mir and Mrs c. l. Stoddard, of Milford.
The Newtown bee., 1907-12-27

Dr W. Il. kiernan;has been appoint ed health officer andImedical examiner to succeed Dr Schuyler.
The Newtown bee., 1907-12-27

Mr and Mrs A. L. Peck. Jr.. have a son. born Christmas eve.
The Newtown bee., 1907-12-27

F. H. Wilcox of Canaan has been in town, tins week, stopping at the San dy Hook hotel.
The Newtown bee., 1907-12-27

Van Hayes of Bridgeport passed the holiday, with his family at Sandy Hook.
The Newtown bee., 1907-12-27

Mrs George F. Taylor is out, after being laid up with the grip for several days.
The Newtown bee., 1907-12-27
TOWN TOPICS. MASONIC NOTES Officers to Be Installed. Monday
 Night

Hiram lodge. No. IS. A. F. X A. M.. will install the following otiiesrs. Mon day night: W. M.. l.. T. Briscoe.
 s. w., c. A.. Peel.
 J. w.. W. II. Prindle.
 Secretary. L. C. Morris. Treasurer. A. NJ. Briscoe. Trustees, s. P. Glover. W. A. Leon. ard. L. c. Morris.
 Finance committee. S. P. Glover, A. T. Nettleton. Henry E. Coger. s. D.. T. D. Bishop
 J. D.. Lawrence Taylor. Chaplain. A. T. Nettleton. s. S.. c. P. Northrop.
 J. S.. John 0. Pitzschler.
The Newtown bee., 1907-12-27

John Cribbens of Passaic, N. J., is a holiday visitor in town.
The Newtown bee., 1907-12-27

Henry Lang of Brooklyn, N. r., is passing the holidays in town.
The Newtown bee., 1907-12-27
]. ]. N0RTHR0P ILL WITH DIPH-
 TERRA.
HAS MILD FORM OF DISEASE.

John J. Northrop. secretary of the School Board. Is ID with diphtheria. under the care of Dr F. J. Gale. Mr Northrop has the disease in 2 mild form. and his speedy recovery is hoped for.
The Newtown bee., 1907-12-27

William Shea of Brooklyn, N. r., is at home for the holidays.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1907-12-20
New Baptist Minister.

Rev. H. G. Buss, who was recently
called to the pastorate Of the First Bap-
tist church here, arrived last Saturday
from Fulton, Kentucky, and preached
his first sermon as pastor Sunday even
ing, at which time the church extended
him the hand of welcome. Mr.. Buss has
held pastorates in Missouri, and recently
in Oklahoma among the Indians in the
Cherokee nation, and has done evangel-
istic work in many other states. He is
OF English birth, and is graduate OF
the National Institute of Washington,
D.. G. Mr.. Buss will preach at the usual
hours both morning and evening next
Sunday at the Baptist church.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1907-12-20
Christian Church.

Tuesday evening at 1880 the Sunday
school of the Christian church will give
the following program:
Song-"Christmas joys" by school
Selection from Scripture.
Recitation-"The Very Best Day OF
AL" by Willis Earl
Recitation-"Hang Up the Baby's
Stocking" by Edith Hunton.
Duet-"Eyes So Bright" by Emily
May Abrams and Bernice Metz
Dialogue-"A Home Scene in the Chap
lain's Family" by four girls.
Song by choir.
Recitation-"A Christmas Breakfast"
by Willie McNutt.
Recitation - Santa Claus on the
Train" by Fannie Earnest
Dialogue-"What Was It2" by Louis
McNutt and Abe Goff
Song-"A Christmas Lullaby" by ten
little girls.
Recitation--Clara Barleson.
Dialogue ~" What Ted Found" by
four girls.
Solo-"T'll Be Your Santa Claus" by
NOla Earl
Recitation "The Parsons Black
Sheep" by Ruby Newton.
Dialogue" st. Nicholas" by ten
boys and girls.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1907-12-20
a Coming Attraction.

"Strongheart," new comedy drama
by William @. DeMile, will be presented
on January 16 by Ralph Stuart and his
company under the direction of Henry
=. Harris. As the college bred Indian
whose name furnishes the TITLE OF the
play, Mr.. Stuart. by characterization
Of unusuaI power, seems certain to in
crease the large measure of popularity
already won by him. Mr. DeMiIle pre-
sents the problem of the educated Indian
in love with a woman not Of his own
race. This unconventional story is
placed in an equally out OF the ordinary
setting - Columbia University - with
youthful college life, its campus heroes
and it's football game.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1907-12-20
An Xmas Mistake
BY FRANK n. SWEET.

A soldier bold, a maiden fair,
Were kneelng at his feet.
"St. Nicholas" the maiden cried,
"BehoId my fearful plight!
These wounds have been inflicted
Since that dreadful, dreadful night
When you left me in the stocking
Of being | dare not name"
She paused. The soldier raised his
voice
And said: 81 blush with shame
To stand before your saintship
In the dress you now behold,
But the way | have been treated
Makes my very blood run cold.
I've been nursed and kissed and cod
died;
I've been rocked and sung to sleep,
Oh, were | not soldier still
I'd almost like to weep"
"Ah," unused the good ST. Nicholas,
a think | understand"
And he smiled merry little smile
And coughed behind his hand.
"'Twas on that busy Christmas eve,
When all was in a whirI,
This doll was given to a boy,
This soldier to a girl"
And then aloud he grave!y said;
u grieve to see your pain,
But if you'll stay with me a year
All shall be we'll again.
Next Christmas eve, my children,
When you are we'll and strong,
| will put you in the stockings
Where you really do belong"
~ wonder where my soldier isl"
Cried gentle little MoII,
And Baby, gazing round him, sobbed,
"Where is my baby doIl?'
But, though they hunted high and low
And searched both far and near,
The maiden and the soldier bold
Were seen no more that year.