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The Citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1903-1912, 1907-09-28
pine Toppers" in Training for Sport
at North Carolina Fair.

Greensboro. ~ ca new industry
has been brought into this section. one
that promises 10 produce a very lively
degree of interest and which may sue
coed in reyolutionizing a time honored
sport that is yet dear TO those who
frequent the fair grounds when the
open season Is on. In fact, the ancient
sport of pig sticking may be revived
II J. +, Jordan has his way about Il
and is successful In breeding a type
Of boars that are indigenous TO the
soil near Manchester, where he has a
game preserve well stocked with diff.
ferent varieties of winged and four
footed things at which TO shoot or
spear.
iThese quadrupeds OF the genus por.
cinus are locally known as pine top.
pers," but even Mr.. Jordans acquaint.
ance with yerbiage because he was
formerly sheriff of this county does
not enable him to tell how these
frisky. long tusked boars have ac'
quired their name. The suggestion
was made, however, by Garland Dan
lei, secretary OF the Central Carolina
Fair association, that the name Is
based on the fact that these animals
can outtop and Outrun any other speci-
mems Of their kind on the footstool
and are so difficult OF capture that not
even the heetest footed negro can
The Citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1903-1912, 1907-09-28

Ethel IL younger. they must cheerfully
accept her sway.
The public appearances OF Miss
Ethel have been rare. She was at
the wedding of her sister, OF course.
and IL occasionally seen at the the.
ater with her parents. but Miss Hag.
ner and Mrs. Roosevelt have steadily
favored keeping her away from public
functions until the debut.
One of the few big affairs she has
attended was the West Point.Annapo-
lis football game last winter.
Miss Ethel is bright and accom-.
plished, lacking perhaps a little Of her
sisters brilliancy; she is nevertheless
a worthy daughter OF "a father who is
n man Of letter and mother who has
gained a reputation at the White
House matched by few OF the many
talented hostesses who have preceded
her.
Americans have cause to be proud
OF Miss Alice and were. All who
know Miss Ethel say that she will
be equally credit TO the nation.
The Citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1903-1912, 1907-09-28
CUPID AUTO Is.
FRANCES LATEST

behind She has the route laid out, the
honeymoon planned, a telegram sent
to the mayor or parson. rooms at a
distant hotel secured, a substantial
lunch packed. Cupid run out. Jacques,
the chauffeur, equipped dainty
maid to act as necessary witness in.
structed, all four packed into the
double-seated auto with the luggage in
the tonneau and honk, honk and an.
other elopement Is on.
After about an hours respite
mademoiselle's services are again
called for Monsieur, very red OF face,
very damp of brow and very fierce OF
temper. dashes into the garage SO in
nocently famous for its speedy motor
carriages. and excitedly implores Mile.
to bring out her best car and put her
,cleverest chauffeur at the wheel
She may not wilfully lead him
astray as to the road to take, indeed
The Citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1903-1912, 1907-09-28
aaloH.PowER MACHINE TO SPEED
gLoPERs FROM THEIR
~ ANGRY PARENTS.
WOMAN RUNS UNIQUE BUREAU
30 Many Runaway Matches In Paris
That Special Cars Have Been
Fitted to Hasten Lovers to
conjuaal Happiness.

Parisr--There has been a regular
epidemic OF mysterious elopements in
Paris during the past six months.
Every guard which stern parents have
put about their infatuated daughters
has been broken down, and pifY! In a
twinkling loving couples have been
whisked away to conjugal happiness
carried of apparently on the wings of
Cupid.
Indeed Cupid has played a most
practical and effective part in these
runaway marriages. but It is a Cupid
OF rubber tires. shining wheels and
powerful motor power; It's Cupid
with the speed OF Mercury-in short, II
Ia the latest make of racing automo.
bile.
For long while all that could be
wrested from runaway couples was the
statement that they had been married
In the "Cupid's Car" What the Cupid
Car was or where IL was to be found
they declined to reveal to any but
those whose hearts we're torn by the
cruelty of opposing parents"
Somehow the secret leaked out, as
even the deepest mysteries will in
time. and 10! there Is In Paris n per.
fectly equipped elopement bureau with
n polished and charming Parisienne in
charge regular fairy godmother she
Is to the elopers-and her splendid
garage is a much sought port in the
rough ocean Of true love-
This elegant garage is regular
Jekyll and Hyde establishment. for,
besides providing means OF escape, II
also supplies enraged parents with
high speed cars in which TO follow.
Mile. Bob Walters is known In Paris
as the owner of one of the finest gar
ages In the French capital and many
races have been won In her ma.
chimes.
Sometimes she receives word weeks
ahead that her Cupid will be desired
on such and such date. then the mat.
ter of wardrobe. route, etc, can all
be attended to with leisure, but more
frequently the couples run into her
gaiage. GREATNESS and incoherently
bNhd for speedy first aid. Then all
maSemoiselle's ingenuity Is reused
and she soothes. assures and plans as
she gives orders and bustles about
hitting out the bride with finery which
hasty flight has obliged her to leave
The Citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1903-1912, 1907-09-28

temporary protection from the storm
was built and a sleepless night passed
The next day the storm had subsidized
With experienced guides the search
was kept up all day without success.
The third day Fred Thomas, OF Ia.
conan. was sent for, and with his big
st, Bernard dog the party returned to
the scene OF the slide.
Within 300 yards of the temporary
camp the missing girl was found. A
great angle of evergreens fully pro-
tected her from the ice and snow and
kept of the fierce wind. Though SUI.
fering from frozen ears, fingers and
toes. Miss Blanchard was otherwise
uninjured She was nearly famished
from her long fast II is the third res
cue by the same dog.
The Citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1903-1912, 1907-09-28
HAVE HOUSE IN A TREE.
Mr.. and Mrs. FELTON,, Of Orange. Mass,
Live In Willow Castle.

Boston.-Mr. and Mrs. Frank p. Eel
ton. Of Orange. Mass. now live In a
tree. Both are firm believers In fresh
air as n curative and preventive OF
most bodily Ills. and when Mr.. FELTON,,
who had strung his hammock up In
n big strong willow tree near their
home, saw the wide spreading branch.
os would permit OF the construction OF
small house In the tree he immedi.
ately set to work. and In his spare
time built model little bungalow OF
three rooms.
Tile structure IL about 30 feet above
the ground and is reached by a 90-foot
gangplank. Mr., and Mrs. FELTON, live
there now all the time and have closed
their large home. which adjoins.
In the tree house there is a kitchen,
sitting room and bedroom. Tho
roof and walls are Of duck. and the
Feltons declare their tree home TO be
the coolest spot in town. day or night
The sight has drawn hundreds to
the spot, and In u registry book which
she keeps Mrs, FELTON, has the names
OF more than a thousand persons. who,
The Citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1903-1912, 1907-09-28
REVIVAL OF PIG STICKING.

catch one, though given a big start by
the boar
Mr. Jordan has two OF these racers
in training Each one is to be let
loose on the fair grounds on a certain
day, and the negro that captures his
particular pig will be allowed to take
It home for family consideration and
indigestion, one of these racers has
a record Of jumping % feet on the
level, and II is said to he Mr.. Jordan's
hope II not his full intention so TO
train this speedy and active runner
and broad Jumper that It's record shall
be brought 10 20 feet Anyway, the
spectacle of hundred or more black
chasers after pig that has been
creased by the hand of nature prom.
ises 10 be one OF those sights at the
fair that are alone worth the price OF
admission
The Citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1903-1912, 1907-09-28

There is a strong modern tendency
among young men to dodge the mar.
ried relationship. II is an unfortunate
tendency. and | do not know but that
| would be performing posterity
great service In offering inducements
to early marriages
In my boyhood II was a badge OF
honor for a man to marry as soon as
he reached his majority. and many
married before that time. Young men
did not fear to face the responsibility
of a family as these anemic young
fellows do these days. Marriage and
the parentage of progeny is a sacred
does his best to further that cause is
right.
-Llul XsnS - kC2pase- an amend
ment to IN, such bill" said Senator
Taylor half whimsically Il want to
exempt widowers from any provisions
OF my law. Widowers are different.
They hTe braved the plunge once.
and II man is daring enough to try
It second, third or fourth time, he
ought To have clear track. Why, Iook
at this letter from Philadelphia Wild
over lie says he is bereft OF better
half through no desire or connivance
OF his own. He was left with back.
yard full Of small children, and
thought he ought to have good
woman to look after them. | believe
that any man who can persuade a
woman to accept n large and lusty
ready.made family ought TO have the
undisputed right, and have a license
handed him on a gold platter II !
could, would vote the woman a Car.
negie mediI
My highest object, however. is to
force few benighted bachelors In the
Georgia senate to bow to the marital
yoke, II is shocking to my mind how
openly and shamelessly some fiaunt
their untrammeled freedom here in
the highest legislative body OF the
Empire State OF the south. am rath.
er inclined to the idea that will in.
troduce kindred bill. making Il Il
felony for a bachelor to offer for pub.
lie office in this state"
Senator Taylor has been mentioned
as possible subernatorial timber when
the term Of Gov. Hoke Smith expires.
The Citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1903-1912, 1907-09-28

Their, the late Cornelius Vanderbilt. she
came into absolute possession Of the
estate left In trust for her, which
amounted TO the neat little sum OF
100000.
Miss Gladys is the youngest Of the
FIVE direct heirs 10 the vast fortune
amassed by the third head OF the
house OF Vanderbilt She and her
mother have been cruising In Euro.
poan waters. taking the waters In the
south OF France and hunting the curio
shops Of Paris for rare old bronzes,
OF which they have secured quite a
number, for the spacious halls OF the
Breakers, their Newport home.
Mrs. Vanderbilt has cabled to have
the Breakers opened. She and Gladys
are coming over for the late season,
and. incidentally, for business reasons
the redistribution Of the Vanderbilt
millions, which, according to that doc.
ument OF fatherly love and wrath, the
Vanderbilt VIII, was TO be finally ad.
justed when Gladys came OF legal age
Clerks and accountants were busy
for many months making preparations
for this settlement Of the stupendous
fortune. Alfred, Reginald and Mrs
Harry Payne Whitney all received sur.
plus denominations from legacies TO
bene6ciaries TO date unpaid. The viii
stated over and over again that Ger.
tain moneys 90 TO my children, Al,
fred Gertrude. Reginald and Gladys"
as If no Cornelius had ever existed.
Thus is the penalty that Cornelius,
Jr. paid for marrying Miss Wilson
again brought TO public notice
The Citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1903-1912, 1907-09-28

ering from the effects OF the exposure
she underwent.
With a party Of friends and tour
lists. the young woman was attempting
TO climb to the summit of Mount Rain
Ter. near this city When at an alti'
tude OF more than 10000 feet and
within mile of the top, dense cloud
obscured everything and furious
snowstorm set in. Snow fell to
depth OF three feet
In the excitement OF seeking tenn
poran shelter. Miss Birchard stepped
upon treacherous ice and was hurled
from the sight OF her companions
Her cries were drowned by the roar
of the wind. The men tied ropes to
bare stump. and. leaving the women
huddled together for warmth. attempt
I'd to discover the whereabouts OF the
girl.
They returned at nightfall, having
seer no trace OF Miss Blanchard. 4
The Citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1903-1912, 1907-09-28

she earnestly asserts that she often
helps a little-not enough to cause
trouble-in this direction. And who
can blame her II Cupid is many horse
power superior to any other auto in
her garage, or II the lovers got full
two hours start Of papa" Surely not
the clipping couple, and so her business
grows. Cupid is constantly changing
his color and his number, even his
trimmings are renewed about once a
fortnight. SO that although Mile. Bob's
garage is famous throughout Paris
among sportsmen. and has fame OF
a different order among number OF
happily married young people, as yet
the Cupid has not been spotted" To
have the car become familiar would
be to materially injure the value OF
this strange elopement bureau.
The Citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1903-1912, 1907-09-28
Britain, Too, Has War Alrship.

Aldershot--A least one military Sc.
cret has been well kept in England
II is now learned for the first time
that for the past two years the con
struction 4 military airship has
been in prA ress here, and It is prob
able that within the next month Alder.
shot will se& the first OF the British
aerial fleet floating over the parade
grounds. II \ believed that the new
airship will approximate the type Of
La Patrie, thS French military bal
loon. 1t will T. named for King Ed
ward, who recently inspected 1t.
The Citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1903-1912, 1907-09-28
FIGHTS FERocloUs OTTER.
Game Amphibian Drass Mans Row
boat Across River.

London-A fight between a man and
an otter took place on the River Eden
at Kirkby stephen, in Westmorland
The story of this remarkable incident
was related by Tom Barker, who
eventually killed the animal.
Offers have infested the river at
Kirkby Stephen for some days past,
and unsuccessful attempts have been
made 10 unearth them by means of
dogs Mr.. Barker set rat trap on the
brink of the river and secured it to a
tree by a chain.
On going to the place in boat he
found fine dog otter fast by two
claws In the trap. The otter snapped
viciously at him, and caught hold OF
the gunwale OF the boat In the attempt
to reach him, Repeated blows on the
head, however, disabled II, and II sank
out OF sight and out OF reach in the
water.
Mr.. Barker then loosed the chain
from the tree, and the otter, thus part.
~ liberated, actually pulled the boat
from one side OF the stream to the
other In its frantic attempt to escape,
Hauling the otter to the surface of the
water, Mr. Barker endeavored to dis.
patch II with his stick, but the otter
seized and almost bit the stick
through, and gnawed the edge OF the
boat trying TO reach It's opponent
The man then drove the animal be.
meath the surface and, fastening the
chain to the boat, pulled up and down
the river until the otter was drowned
II was found to measure 46 inches
from snout to tip OF the tail, and to
weigh is pounds,
The Citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1903-1912, 1907-09-28

according to their addresses. have
come from all parts Of the state and
many from beyond 1t.
The tree In which the house is built
was given to Mrs. FELTON, by her ia.
ther, Abner Goddard. 23 years ago. IL
was then straight shoot eight feet
tall without branch or a leaf on II,
but II has grown to be sturdy willow,
and now, as Mrs. FELTON, says, sup.
ports their home" which is called win,
low Castle.
The Citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1903-1912, 1907-09-28
DOG SAVES GIRL IN
TRUE ALPINE FASHION
YOUNG WOMAN, LOST THREE
DAYS, RESCUED FROM NOUN.
TAIN SNOW.

Seattle, Wash.-Caught In a snow.
slide and held captive for 46 hours.
and at last discovered, Alpine fash.
ion. by a great st. Bernard dog, Miss
Lillian Birchard. recently OF Daven.
port, Ia. but now residing with her
parents at Tacoma. Wash, is recov-
The Citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1903-1912, 1907-09-28
Don't Mention II.

Pop
Yes, my son"
What is nom-de-plume?"
why, it's a mans pen name, my
boy"
Well, pop. that's not the name
you call your fountain pen when II
won't work."
The Citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1903-1912, 1907-09-28
GIRL iNHERITs s,2.5oo.ooo
GLADYS Vanderbilt Comes Into For.
tune on Twenty.First Birthday.

New York-August 25 was Gladys
vanderbilt's twenty.hrst birthday.
when, according TO the will OF her IA.
The Citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1903-1912, 1907-09-28
The Real Thinu,

Miss Mercedes Panhard has a very
mobile countenance, hasn't she?"
Yes; she's got the real auto face
Baltimore American.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-03-07
brother, George, at the present time

brother, George, at the present time.
Phoebe Olson, of Ross, was an over
Sunday guest of her friend, Nellie
Turner.
Fred Larson, who spent the winter
in Chicago, is again working for Earl
Maharg.
James Edwards, Frank Bamsey and
their wives dined at Simon Lewis on
Sunday.
Mrs. Harvey Maharg, of Audubon,
visited with her son, Earl, and wife, >
Tuesday.
Chris Mack and family. of near
Ross, visited his folks in this vicinity
Sunday.
John Ruschling, with his wife and
son, passed the Sabbath at w. II.
HOLSTERS.
Ping Brothers, of Audubon, have
been hanging paper the past week for
Mr.. BOOten.
George Harmon purchased a corn
planter OF MOrrissey, Ruhs and But
tertOn, Saturday.
John Kraft has moved to his new
home near Audubon, which he pur-
chased some time ago.
Charles Johnson and wife were en-
tertained Sunday atthe pleasant coun-
try home Of phi Miller.
Chas. Bamsey with his wife and
children Of near Audubon were over
Sunday visitors at the home of Ray
! Olson.
Elmer Johnson and wife entertained
John Sampson and Walter Estes and
ladies and Ray Johnson and family
! Sunday.
Attend the box supper and program
at number two, Melville. known as the
| Mike Foley school house, on Friday,
/ March fifteen. Come and have a good
time.
There will be Sunday school at
/ Bethel Sunday afternoon at , O'Clock
and preaching services at , O'Clock.
Presiding elder Stevenson will have
! charge of the services.
Philip Foley got a severe bump on
! the head, last Saturday. He was go
! ing out to the field to get another
horse and was thrown violently to
mother earth, cutting such a cash in
his scalp that he had to go to town
| and have the doctor fix him up.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-03-07
COUNTY CORRESPONDENCE
ITEMS or INTEREST GATHERED
BY OuPLOCAl CORRESPONDENTS.
KIMsALLToN KERNELS.

Cecilia Faaborg is assisting in the
Rev. Gregersen home.
Rev. Gregersen returned, Wednes.
day morning, from Minnesota.
Pearl Wheatly visited her parents
in Marine over Sunday, returning on
Monday.
Mr.. Gregersen, this week, purchas-
ed team of horses, paying $3.50 90
for them.
A number from here went to Harlan
on Friday night to hear the singer
and actress from Copenhagen.
Thomas Thompson moved his house
hold goods to the residence recently
vacated by Hans Madsen, this week.
The latest reports from Chris Jor-
gensen were that he was getting along
nicely and would be home in about a
week.
Hans Madsen and family went to
Harlan, Friday, where they will visit
for few days before going to Des
Moines.
Messrs. George Faaborg and Bernt
iNdollluSS'h pulSudSOu iNdSuluS IIlCNC-
guards stock of mems clothing with
the lot and building, paying 81, 800. 90
for them. They will close out some
of the goods and get in a new stock.
On Thursday, February 20, 1907, oc-
CURED the wedding of Mr.. Chris Faa-
borg to Miss Christina Nelson. The
wedding took place in the Lutheran
church, Rev. Gregersen officiating.
After the ceremony the guests went to
home of the groom's parents where a
bOuntiful feast was spread. The
groom is theson of Mr.. and Mrs. John
Faaborg, and the bride is an orphan,
having been in the Elk Horn Orphan S
Home several years. The young peO
pie have rented farm and will go to
housekeeping at once.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-03-07
Do Not Crowd The Season

The first warm days of spring bring
with them desire to get out and en-
JOY the eXhilarating air and sunshine
Children who have been housed up all
winter are brought out and you won
der where they all come from. The
heavy winter clothing is thrown aside
and many shed their flannels. Then a
cold wave comes and people say that
grip is epidemic. Colds at this season
are even more dangerous than in mid
winter, as there is much more danger
of pneumonia. Take Chamberlain
Cough Remedy, however, and you have
nothing to fear. 1t always cures, and
we have never known a cold to result
in pneumonia when it was used. 1t is
pleasant and safe to take. Children
cry for it; for sale by A H Roberts.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-03-07
BETHEL BUDGET.

Frances Foley spent Sunday with
her parents.
Matt Kleuver is the new director at
number three.
Raw Olsen and wife were Audubon
visitors Saturday.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. George Nor
thup February % a boy.
Lou Carper, of Ross, Sundayed with
his friend, Earl Edwards.
w. J. Callow attended the funeral
of Mrs. VIM. Myer Sunday.
John Ruschling is making prepare
ton TO build new hog house.
Earl Maharg and wife were Satur-
day Audubon business visitors.
Elmer Johnson bought two hogs at
the Dodge and Davis sale last week.
Mrs. Matt Kleuver and children
visited at the Edwards home Monday.
Will Harmon is visiting with his
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-03-07
FROM AUDUBON TOWNSHIP

VIM. VanAernam returned from
Dakota Saturday.
aGrandma Tibben has been sick for
the past three days.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. A. butcher are
both on the sick list.
Henry Baker bought horse of Mr..
Turner last Tuesday.
Walter Schlotfeld moved to the Bill
Doffing place Thursday.
Arthur Schwenneker moved over
into Guthrie county Friday.
Pete Jensen moved his family to
their new home in Extra Thursday.
Martha Tibben passed Thursday
night with her cousin Nettie Tibben.
Mrs. Henry Tibben is helping care
for for her sister Mrs. Ed Benton this
week.
Ed Benton and wife are the proud
parents of girl baby born to them
last Wednesday.
The Ladies Aid Society will meet at
the home of Mrs. Chris Wolfe Thurs
day March IA.
L. A. butcher and wife returned
from their business trip over to Guth-
RE Center Thursday.
The Schwenneker young folks gave
farewell dance to their many friends
last Wednesday night, but owing to
the bad weather it was not very we'll
attended.
and Ed Tibben, Chas. Baker, Ruby
Chamberlen and Martha Tibben spent
Thursday evening with Frank and
Jessie butcher.