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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1907-03-24

From the very start the big sergeant
and the diminutive puppy were quite
insepara BILE. and despite his early sepa-
ration from the natural base of sup
plies the puppy grew and thrived
amazingly.
I've named him kais after the en-
perOr O Germany Jarvey announced
the day after the transfer
Why demanded EIeaZaT.
Because he's the sort that's always
looking for trouble" said Jarvey.
At six months Kais had permanently
subdued every fOur-foOted creature in
the environments. from the colonePs big
Irish setter to the mongrel mascot of
+ company. known as Burkett's dog.
He was lord of all he surveyed, for the
men openly worshipped him.
When he attained his growth he was
SO ugly he was positively handsome.
From the bunch of wrinkles called his
nose to the twisted abortion called his
tail he was a highly symmetrical col
lection of asymmetric curves. He had
something of the compactly competent
appearance of a battleship. He was all
there. He was able. One instinct
lively shrank from offering him gra-
tuitOus indignity.
Yet. despite this somewhat terrifying
appearance he proved upon acquaint-
ance a gentleman of the most ex-
emplary manners. at least toward
those whom he considered his equals
Nor was he unduly fastidiOus i'm his So
lections for mountaineering. Human
ity he divided into two classes-white
folks and others.
The men, sympathizing entirely with
his instructive aversion to color, nOuT-
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1907-03-24

Look at this here" said Eleazor
darkly.
He dug into a pocket of his coat and
pulled out a fat and sleepy yellow pup
Dy.
-Brindled bull" he said proudly.
Pedigree from the time O Moses
'Eleazar," said Jarvey slowly. that
pups been stole. That kind don't grow
wild. Them legs are the result o. civil
ization."
well, wIat if he was stolen?" said
Eleazar. Il found him-the Teller that
had him was right anxious To part
with him quick. 50 l bought him for
two dollars"
The puppy meantime had stuck his
nose under JarVey's arm and gone to
sleep He was not more than four
weeks old. JaTvey looked down at the
tiny soft wad on his arm, watched the
quick breathing IF the little fellow, felt
him snuggle Il little closer and turned
suddenly 10 the corporal
Give you three dollars for him,
Eleazar." he said.
FleIzar was from Connecticut.
'Oh. ! amt eager TO sell him. Jar
vey. I bought him to raise-Tm goin'
to lick that dog o. Rurkett's with him
I wouldn't sell him for ten dollars. 1
don't believe"
Jarvey thought minute.
I'm near broke. EleazarJ he said,
but if ven wait till pay day I'll give
you twelve
He's worth more" said Eleazar
thoughtfully. but if you'll make it fiji
teen YOU can have him.
Done" said Jarvey. and bore away
his treasure
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1907-03-24

Sergeant Hook came off duty with
disgust at the soul of him. Peace and
quietness lay over the archipelago, de-
StrOying the Zest of life. He had
Joined the army with intent to fight,
and for months now the dead weight
of peace had burdened his spirit.
In this condition ne met Corporal
Toplatch over near the mess hall The
coTpOTaFs long, cadaVerOUs face an
nounced an unified frame of mind His
cheerfulness grated on the sergeant )
nerves.
Hello. Jarvey," called the corporal
oh. go to HI" drawled Jarvey
bitterly
The corporal halted in his tracks.
say" he asked. what's eatin' into
your vitaIs? Sick"
Jarvey disdained reply and strobe on
All right Eleazar called cheerfully
after him i was going to ask the
honor Of your presence TO a dog fight.
but never mind. It's only for white
folks anyhow
Where" demanded Jarsey, wheel
ing abruptly.
What" asked Eleazar.
The dog fight
What dog fght?'
See here, Eleazar." said Jarvey
penitently. Il take it all back.
never meant it. When are you going
70 pull it OFF,
t"WeH." said the corporal it'll likely
he some little time yet. You know that
internal dog Burkett's got; cross be
tween a bull terrier an rattlesnake?'
Sure" said Jarsey. Found some
thing 10 lick him.?
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1907-03-24

over one eye, but he was game q.
backbone of him, and before :, 20 lhs
brute could turn aside he had ~, hg
the throat and they went do,,' ',i 1y
/ gether in a fUriOns struggle 10
Jarvey stepped up TO EIeazar
Set him on the crowd vhar,
the word he whispered ana sige
out you're scared seven WAYS an maze
The tussle of the cOmbatart.
| short-iived. kais had his hold "a -ss
native dog lasted just so Ioner VI ne
| took to choke him into inse,35;,' o. Z
| His struggles grew feebler I'm mss
! snarls finally ceased. and he feT As
1 limp with the half blind buIf5o.- I've. gHer
/ to his throat as though for AN 9 5;i
The crowd began TO press in ns .'.,-e-
eager TO see the finish. Sud5a-,'
! Kais's instructive aversion asserfo5 i..s
self and loosing his hold he loole5.t- u
at the nearest native with a sf5oI.lp
leer out of his single eye and eroV1ss
murderOusly. 7l
Look out" yelled Jarvev with -.
the strength of a forty-six inch r5, ~
Run for your livesr' s-
He turned himself and fled dis,..-
/ ingly for the veranda of the da+--,
house. The crowd, caught az the -..s
Geological moment, fled in all dfreot3ss
with shrieks of panic.
"Sic 'em. kais"' urged EIaez9r. OF
'em up, old boy. Go for emu ~
Kais. needing no urging, went for tl---t
| like an avenging spirit. EIaezar .v-Hr-
clawed his way TO the ridge mole -
nipa hut. and from this point CONF
ued to encourage kaiS to further ~
forts.
Fortunately a bulldog is not bufIr ia.
speed, and Kais's intended victims b.
capped him. Inside the palace the d7,..
and JaTVey watched through a Iartis.
and Jarvey volunteered expIauatf75s
you see what an untamed devI-s
| is" said Jarvey sadly. There's onl-
one thing viii quiet him now. ny
/ trouble is he thinks this village is he
/ tile. That devil of his has am idea M,
aren't friendly to us Americans"
Il am friendly" said Khali hurrfas.
/ ly when this was made known to hi5
Say" cried the sergeant delighte5lr
do you mean ito ThatU fix him IN
right, If you do"
He seized the datto's hand and l0,t
I ed earnestly into his eyes. kais cs~s
up on the veranda without, snfffise
/ eagerly and growing OminOUs thrsas
under the urging of ElaeZar across ~
way. Khali looked through the b.
I tice
Yes" he said, Il am your frisr5-
"And you'll come over tomorrow -
/ see the Old Man2'' asked Jarvey. ~
gave some presents to Datto Mazi d9aa
| the road a piece, but I think he's ga
| some better ones for you"
Yes" said KhaH, tomorrow"
Good enough" said Jarvey, and
/ stepped to the lattice.
call him off. Elaezar." he cried
It's all right. Put the chain on him
| and it won't do any harm if he's Sin
| ferOciOus."
"Shall we leave him with your ash
| ed Jarvey. Maybe you'd like to ken
him. He's a fine dog, when the dew
/ lets him alone"
| No" said KhaI. hastily. we an
/ friends. but he might not understand
Maybe you're right" said the ser.
| geSnt. He shook hands cordially WITH
/ the chief.
Goodbye, old man. he said. "Sas
/ you tomorrow. So long, and the thras
| Of them stalked out Of the village as
/ though they owned it
Copyright.
Salt Lake Photo Supply Co., Kodaa,
| Finishing. Framing 142 South Main
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1907-03-24

Salt Lake Photo Supply Co., Kodsa,
Finishing, Framing 142 South Main.
The Greeley tribune., 1907-12-12
Frank Granger Dead.

Frank Granger, plumber, for
sometime employed by l. Fl. Paine,
was found dead in his bed In room
In the old brick house back Of the
Odd Fellows building Monday even
Ing. He had been evidently been
dead for several hours. Granger was
last seen alive Saturday evening,
when 1t is said he had been drinking
some. A note left on his dresser
read:
Dec. 1. God has called me home
this morning, but l will be back in
few days"
Granger had evidently drank a
dose of laudanum. He was about
forty years OF age and had a wife and
son with whom he was no longer ltv-
Ing. Mrs. Granger is now in Ne
braska.
The Greeley tribune., 1907-12-12
North Side Country.

On December the North Side
Country club was entertained at the
home of Mrs Sol Hopkins. Instead
of the regular program the time was
given over to planning for the annual
open meeting. when the ladies enter
tain their husbands. After the usual
business meeting the afternoon was
given up to the discussion of the club
reception. to the appointment of var
ious reception committees, and to
pleasant visiting.
1t was decided to hold the open
meeting in February at the home of
Mrs. Arthur Leaver. And to show
how hospitable the club members are
Mrs. Bruce Williams offered to throw
wide her doors in case anything hap.
pened to prevent Mrs Leaver from
being the clubs hostess: Mrs. James
Graham offered her home. and Mrs
Chester Blunt came forward by say,
ing that in the event Mrs. Graham S
being unable TO entertain. the club
reception might be held at her house
hospitality of the North Side peo
pie
Toward the close of the afternoon
refreshments of the kind which salts
fly to the uttermost, were served.
Mrs. Nichols will entertain the club
December 13, all the ladies to be pre-
pared with helpful hints for the holi
days. 1t will be an afternoon with
thimbles and Christmas work XXX
The Greeley tribune., 1907-12-12
The Progress.

Progress club met November 81, at
the home of Mrs C. Randolph. Mrs.
L. w. Bassett gave a report for the
Science committee, telling of some re-
cent electrical inventions. Mrs. Ag.
new gave paper on Arts-Crafts-
Furniture, followed by a paper on
Consular Service" by Mrs. w. H
Wood
Mrs. ]. A. Weaver, who is an homo
rary member of the Progress club
entertained the club and few outside
guests in delightful manner at he,
home last Saturday afternoon.
1t was purely social affair, with
no program to take up their time
Among the amusement planned was
contest of making words from
Thanksgiving" Miss Frances Tobe,
| being the prize winner.
| Refreshments were served durine
the afternoon by the hostess. Ther,
were twenty-five ladies present.
The Greeley tribune., 1907-12-12
TWO FOUND GUILTY
Murder in the Second Degree Is
Verdict of Jury

Hiram T. Wilson and John Murray
were found guilty in the district court
last Friday morning, of the murder of
William II. Davis, a young farmer
near Johnstown, on the afternoon of
Sunday September 20. Gus Murray
who was also charged with being an
accessory to the crime. was acquitted
The jury was out from 5 o'clock
Thursday afternoon until 10 O'Clock
Friday morning. The verdict was
murder in the second degree in the
two convictions, but Murray was re-
commended to the mercy of the court
by the jury.
According to the testimony brought
out at the trial. Wilson shot young
Davis In quarrel. and John Murray
beat Davis with a club, and after the
latter went down before the first bull
let from Wilson's gun. MURRAY turned
his attention to the elder Davis. and
also beat him with club.
Davis was shot twice after he had
fallen, and also returned Wilson'S fire.
with couple of shots, but missed the
man.
Wilson is married and has six small
children. The Murray brothers are
both married
The Greeley tribune., 1907-12-12
New Baggage System

Favorable reports are being made
concerning the new baggage svstem
put into effect by the railroads some
time ago. This system permits the
purchaser of coupon ticket at anv
station where they are sold to chacr
his baggage to actual destination
For instance, man in Chicago com.
ing to Denver, may check his bappape
to a certain residence here and hova
1t delivered without being held over
I'LL MS arrival. If he stops a week
en- route there are no storage cbarpoa
to pay, and the system obviates tn a
certain extent the danger of lost hap.
gage. The plan operates on tho I'm.
ion Pacific road in Chicago, St I.or,s
Omaha, Kansas City, Denver salt
Lake, Ogden, Butte, Spokane Port.
land, San Francisco, and Los Anoa
| les.
| IL Is likely that this plan yh,cb
! originated in the west with A,arav
Traynor, general baggage agen, =, ~
Union Pacific. will revolutiopize The
manner of handling baggage On All
railroads In due time. 1t lns1res the
travelling public against nucb a.u.,,
ance and bother with cbool,n.
Inc regular transfer and do,,u..,
charges are of course paid bv the
passenger. but it is all dono =. -
vance when the ticket is npr,h.sad
The Greeley tribune., 1907-12-12
Now Century.

The New Century club met Novem-
Der 27 at the home of Mrs. P. F,
Daven to take up the study of the
history and literature OF Spain. Sew.
enteen members answered roll call.
"The Regencies of Ferdinand" was
given in a very thorough manner by
Mrs. Foley, who described each change
OF policy from Ferdinand and Isabella
down to the reign of Emperor Charles
the Fifth.
"The Life and Works of Mendaza'
was given by Mrs. Mckinney, who
read selections from his poems ant
also from his history of the Moorish
war, to illustrate the oppression TIL,
Moors suffered at the hands of tn,
Spaniards.
A sketch of "Lazarillo de Tormes''
Mendazo's most famous work wa,
given in an interesting way by Mrs
Abbott, who also read several chapter
to show the style OF the work.
Mrs. N. D. Wood was a welcome
The Greeley tribune., 1907-12-12
Triangle Banquet.

The thirty-tiye young men o. ETG
Triangle entertained the young ladies
of DR.. Ella Mead's class with ban
Quet last Friday evening In the dining
room Of the NJ. f. church.
The decorations were In yellow aud
white, the Triangle colors. and The
tables were set to form triangle
Covers were laid for seventy aud an
elaborate five course turkey dinner
was served, and the astonishinE part
was that it was prepared by the
young men who insisted that not a
woman had a hand in it,
The young men were assisted In
serving by some younger boys,
dressed as darky walters, and the
guests say that everything wa first
class and was cooked and served as
well as their mothers or grandmothers
could have done it.
Music was furnished by an orchestra
and a quartette consisting of Nessrs
Oliver Carpenter. Louis Carpenter
Earl Morgan and Frank Leak sang
an original song and another selec-
ton.
A. IF. Marsh was toastmaster and
the following toasts were responded
to: The Two Classes, Charles
Bliss; Turkey, Prof Cross; Med,
les. Ernest Tuck: THE TrianGe'
TRULY Cameorn.
Miss Corrine Carson gave two in
strumental selections.
The evening was thorough en-
joyable one to all present.
The Greeley tribune., 1907-12-12
one Months Work In c..


s,,,, me salvation Army in Greeley is
still very much alive. and IN. -, 20
ing is what has been accomnI,n,
the month ending December .. Ao
Eight families have been tor,-
man, ny assisted and to these families gar
.rs''s were given for sixteen persons @
of $3.50. amount
meetings have been held on nc
street every night possible 49,. y" =, 'ie
the gospel was preached IN ~ 'n.i.
and poor alike. tne rlcn
The meetings in our hall h.,
iairiy well attended and e peel
sons have knealt at our ,aa eh per
and professed conversion sea-
| Captain H. Hersbon.
The Greeley tribune., 1907-12-12
Graphic.


The Graphic club met Monday, De
cember ., AT the home of Mrs. Cheese
man. with Mrs. McCreery, the new
president in the chair.
| After brief discussion as to the
best methods of spending the last half
hour. Mrs. Parker continued her
reading on German Drama and
Dramatists' Mrs. Norcross followed
with a sketch of Klopstoch, who was
true liberator and awakened the
down-trodden souls OF men,
A sketch of Wieland was then given
and the two men compared. and it
was decided that Klopstoch was much
finer and truer and more helpful to
the age in which he lived.
Mrs. Alice Williams talked of Schil-
Ter and Goethe and compared them.
and Mrs Parker again read of several
German writer's
The Storm and Stress Movement
was generally discussed.
Mrs. Agnes Nusbaum told of Rich
ard Wagner, his works and influence.
Mrs Ramsey had charge of the last
half hour, and each member gave an
account of droll sayings of children.
The club will meet December 16, at
the home of Mrs. Igo with Mrs. Ram
sey leader, and Goethes Faust will
be studied
The Greeley tribune., 1907-12-12
THE CLUBS
Saturday Afternoon.

The Saturday Afternoon club met
November 80 at the home of Mrs, T.
w. Aleln, with most of the members
present.
Mrs. Lottie Clark sang two SOLOS
which were much appreciated. Inc
paper of the afternoon was given D!
Mrs. Grace Decker, on The South
American Situation" Mrs. c. +,
Lester of Longmont was guest
The next meeting will be with Mrs,
Lottie Clark.
The Greeley tribune., 1907-12-12
Swastika.

Mr.. and Mrs. C. I. Neill entertained
the Swastike club Tuesday evening
at their residence, l0E Seventh
street.
The club consists of nine young
married couples who spent many
pleasant evenings last winter playing
800"
The outside guests Tuesday evening
were Misses Edith Gale. Irene Sulli-
van and Abbie Day, Messrs, IL. j.
Wiebking. c. f. Bell and Mort
Neill. Refreshments We're served by
the hostess during the evening.
The Greeley tribune., 1907-12-12
H. o. Havemeyer Dead

telegram was received at the
greeley sugar factory at about 3
O'CLOCK yesterday afternoon. stating
that II. 0 Havemeyer, head of the
Great Western Sugar company, had
died suddenly at his Long Island
nome from acute Indigestion. He
sunered stroke day or two ago
while out hunting.
The Greeley tribune., 1907-12-12

visitor A social half hour was en-
joyed, and the hostess. assisted b!
her daughter. Miss Halle. served re
freshments. The next club meet.nE
will be held December IL. viii MIS-
EnlnN.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1907-10-11
Commissioners Notice

To J. ID. Daley, guardian of Hattie
HARRISON, J. S. Gillespie, and A. p.
Gillespie partners, doing business as J.
So A, p. Gillespie, VIM. Bandy, Admins
traitor of Spared Steele, decd, j. f.
Prater, Edward Steele, Oscar Steele.
Maude Steele. j. w. Hartman, guardi-
an al Item. Bluefield Grocery Compa-
ny, corporation, and to all other
creditors OF Spared Steele, deceased
You are hereby notified, that have
fixed uyon the 11th day of November
1907, at my office a. TazewelI, Virginia
to take the account ordered by the
Circuit of Tazewell county, at the Au-
gust term, 1907. in the Chancery
Cause therein pending. between John
ID. Daily, guardian of Hattie HARRISON
and other creditors, Complainants,
and Sdarrell Steele's Admir- ct ais,
Defendants; And il from any cause
said account be not commenced on
that day, or il commenced and not
completed, the the same will be con-
tinued from day TO day and from tim e
to time and from place to place if nc c.
essary, until completed.
At which time and place you are re-
quired to be present.
j. II. Stuart, Com.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1907-10-11

A letter from Tip Top comes 10 us
without any signature, and of course
goes into the waste basket. We must
know who our correspondents are.
We repeat for the 900 and onth time.
sign your name.
roanoke, not satisfied with their
Dig Fair, which was a great success.
Is now preparing for big fall festi-
val The women have charge OF this
Dig event, and as usual, will use the
money made TO beautify the city.
lhey ought TO succeed. If they had
the President of our Cemetery As
ISOLATION to manage they'd get there
i'm fine shape.
Miss Trauell, of New York, who
has had a thorough experience is in
charge OF Charlton * Tate's MiIli-
merry department, of Graham. and
can give you more style and quality
than you get elsew here. Ladies'. call
and be convinced.
To each and every one, who so
kindly remembered me I'm the Good
samaritan way during the dark
hours of the sorest affiiction of INV
llie' hereby extend my profound
and sincere thanks.
w. Nj. Patty.
Preaching in the Presbyterian
church netX Sunday at IL a. IN.
We call your attention TO the adj
vertisement in tbs issue of the new
firm of Charlton & Tate at Graham.
In the fine new brick store build
ing just completed by j. K. Baylor
you will find a complete stock Ct
Dry Goods and Notions, Ladies and
Gents furnishings, Millinery, etc.
Charlton 4 Tate, Proprietors.
Rev. 5. o. Hall will preach at
Concord next Sunday at 3 % p. m.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1907-10-11

VIM. II. Werth is in Buchanan
county.
Don't forget that your Sunday
school meets next Sunday morning,
and be on hand.
Mr.. Geo. II. Lawrence, n promi-
nent merchant, member of the firm of
Howard Il Lewrence, who was mar
ried short time ago, has returned
with his bride, TO Pocahontas, where
they will reside in the future.
FAT COWS We have for sale so
fat cows, heifers and steers. Also 90
steer and heifer calves.
LIZ and SHOOT,
Tip TOP, Virginia.
Miss Ella Hartman and Mr.. j. III.
Hicks were married at Tip Top on
Wednesday, and left ut once for
Jamestown. The bride is daughter
of Robert and Mrs. Hartman, and a
fine young lady.
Rev. Mr.. Rector promised n con-
ference preacher for Tazewell next
Sunday. We have no notice.
DR.. NJ. Ii. Crockett, of Liberty,
has moved To Tazewell, where he
Will reside in the future, and
practice his profession. DIR. Crock
EFT is well known here and stands
high in his profession.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1907-10-11
DR.KING'S NEW DISCOVERY
Will Surely Stop That Couuh.

Mr.. Reese T. Kinder, Thompson
Valley, one of our best subscribers,
did the unusual thing yesterday and
came TO town. While here he paid
this Office Il pleasant call. Mr.. Kinder,
while splitting kindling wood some
time ago whacked off three toes from
his left foot. Hereafter he will not
be able To "toe the mark"
Try BoTaXO. 1t is a good soap, fine
ly powdered and perfumed. 30 cents
at Jacksons.
a week or so ago n bright, newsy
letter was received in this office from
our versatile Norton corresondent.
and what became of said letter this
depOnent sayeth not. 1t was lost i'm
the shuttle in some mysterious
manner. We regret it, and beg for
giveness of all parties concerned.
This shall not happen again. It's a
sin To waste sweetness on the circum-
ambient atmosphere of the uninhabf-
ted.
DeWitts Carbolized Witch Hazel
Salve Is good for little burns and big
burns, small scratches or bruises and
big ones. 1t is healing and soothing.
Good for piles. Sold by Jackson.
Henry Hampton and wife, his son
and daughter, Miss Myrtle and Her
bert, Mrs. j. n. Hartman and Miss
Hattie and J. N. Jr., VIM. Britts,
wife and daughter, and perhaps
others, left for jamestown yester-
day.
If you take DeWitts Kidney and
Bladder Pills you will get prompt re-
lief from backache, weak kidneys, in
flammation Of the bladder and urinary
A weeks treatment 25c. Sold
oy Jackson.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1907-10-11

Tn the Clerks Office of the Circuit
Aof the county of Tazewen. Virginia.
on the End day of October, 1907:
.. W. wilson, Plaintiff,
against
w. +. Morris, L. ID. Sterner and
II. W.McConnell, late partners do
ing business under the firm name
and style Of Borderland Lumber
Company, and First National
Bank. Corporation, doing bust
ness at Pocahontas' Virginia.
Defendants.
The objecl of this suit is to attach
the estate OF the defendant, w. Y.
Morris, within said Tazewell county
Virginia, and to subject the same To-
the payment Of the debt of S1,25O. so
with interest from September l. 1907
owing to said j. w. Wilson by w. f.
Morris, f. ID. Steiner and H. w. Me-
Council, late partners and doing bust
ness under the firm name and STYLE
OF Borderland Lumber Company. and
for general relief.
And an af1idavid having been made
and filed that the defendants. w. F.
Morris, Il. ID. Steiner and II. w. Nc
Council, are not residents Of the State
OF Virginia, it is ordered that they do
appear here within fifteen days after
due publication hereof, and do what
may be necessary to protect their In
terests in this suit. And it is further
ordered that a copy be published once
week for four weeks in the Clinch
Valley News, a newspaper published
in the county of Tazewell, and that a
copy be posted at the front door of the
courthouse Of this county on the 9TH
day OF October, 1907, that being the
q * succeeding rule day after this or
der was entered.
A copy-Teste
S. M. GRAHAM, Clerk.
J. Powell Royal,
4. 5. Higginbotham r. VI