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Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1907-09-12

WANTRp-A good girl for general house
work.-MFs. F. E. Near, Beach N. D.
DIR. Melvin was in Dickinso,
Tuesday. He received the an
pointment of N. P. surgeon Of
this division.
Robbers blew up the safe in the
Merchants State Bank in Richard.
son Saturday morning. There
was no cash in the safe and the
burglars escaped, amid men who
responded to the cry Of burglars,
empty handed leaving their tools
and explosives in front Of the safe
door.
John H. Haigh, of Picket, Wis.
arrived heae the latter part of
last week. Mr., Haigh is the
owner of seven sections of land
near BurYey, and has over 500
acres in crop this year. He shipp-
eo Ill tnreshlng outfit which
arrived Wednesday.
II. +. Kirkwood, who has beer.
employed on the new railroad
south of here, was arrested in
Sentinel Butte the first of the
week on = charge of petty larceny
preferred by J. w. Babcock, tile
night operator here, from whom
kirkwood had stolen a pair of
trousers, some underwear, a shaw
ing outfit ane various other artic-
les: kirkwood was given a trisl
before Justice Gardner and plead
ed guilty whereupon he was fined
$50 and costs of the case. This
man seems to be sort of klepto-
maniac, as it has been asccrtained
that he stole a saddle from Labcn
Woods, of Beaver, and a pair of
chaps from Ed Carroll. He will
be ''nabbed' on these charges as
soon as he gets the other fine paid.
Republican.
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1907-09-12
Nor1cE For PUBLICATION.

Department ofahe interior. Land Office
at Dickinson, N. d., Sept. II. 1907.
Notice is hereby given that Edward
Hoverson, of Beach, N. D., has filed notice
of his intention to make final Commutation
proof in support of his claim, Wig: Home
stead Entry No 24s3 made Feb. II. 1906.
for the Sc x of sec. 10. twp. 40 N. range
los w. and tina, said proof will Ike made
before the Register and Receiver al Dick
iuson. N. d.. on Nov. 9th, 1907.
eon tine sesncs
cultivation of, the land, viz: ID. O. Thomp-
son, Geo. Meek, ]. c. Guy and Ernest
Johnston. all of Reach. N. D.
- st 5. NJ. FERRIS, Register.
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1907-09-12
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Department of the Interior, United
States Land Office, Dickinson. N. D.. Sep.
12, 1907. Notice is hereby given tina,
William c. Schulz of Burkey. N. D.. has
filed notice of his intention to make final
Communication proof in support Of his claim,
viz: Homestead Entry No. 5o93, made
July 10. 1905, for the sen, Sec. 8. Up.
1856 n, II. 100 W.. sth p. NJ. and said,
proof will be made before Register &
Receiver, at Dickinson. N. D.. on Nov.
2. 1907. He names the following witness
es to prove his continuous residence upon.
and cultivation of, the land. viz: John
Burkey, OF Burkey N. D., Fred A. Moore,
Charles Woodsend and Oscar Leppla, of
Carlyle, Montana.
Asst S. NJ. FERRIS. Register.
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1907-09-12

sTRAsED-A bay four-yeazold gelding
horse, weight about 1900 branded half
circle F on left shoulder. has brown eyes,
white star in forehead foretop is clipped
and has marks of harness. Will pay suit
able reward to any one who will bring the
hoase to my farm, eight miles north east of
Beach, sec. 26, IS. 60, Montana WIN.
Baird, P. o. address, each, N. d.
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1907-09-12

The Ladies' Bazaar will open Friday
Sept. 13th with new and beautiful dis
play of fall millinery. The opening will
continue until Saturday evening and special
prices will be given on purchases during
those two days. Come and see what at
,ractive headgear you can buy for $500,
$500 and $500. My store will be open
every Friday and Saturday.-Bessie ].
GullicEson.
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1907-09-12
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Department Of the Interior. Land Office
at Dickinson, N. b., July, 26. 1907.
Notice is hereby given that John o Ferill,
of Beach, n. d., has filed notice of his
intention to make final fve-year proof in
support of his claim, viz: Homestead
Entry Entry s No: 3 made July Z, 1904, for the
SEA Section 10, Township 139, Range
before Register and Receiver, at Dickin-
son, North Dakota, on October 10. 1907.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon, and
cultivation of, the land, viz: ]. D. Hal
stead, Thos. kranick, John c. Gle, H.
Feldhusen, of Beach, N. d.
Aug. 29.
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1907-09-12

North Dakota cattlemen are ioing a
little harvesting on their own hook. They
find the range cattle in good shape, little
soft, perhaps, but in good shipping condi-
ton. The Chicago markets are in re.
ceptive condition-with fair prices and
the raisers of beef are feeling about as
we'll as the wheat grower even with his
high prices-Forum.
Evening star., 1907-10-19

around to one side. where big plank lay
across the ice.
Jump the plank" called Bess. and the
next minute they were over-but the ice
was soft-and before they knew what had
happened both were struggling in the
water.
If you have ever tried to swim bundled
up in your winter things with your skates
on you will know how they felt. But they
were both good swimmers, too, as well as
skaters.
They had no sooner touched the water
than their pursuer. the bushy figure Bess'
eye had proclaimed the escaped bear slid
down toward the spot on all fours. Bess
and Bailey were too intent upon keeping
their heads out Of the water to notice the
animal as he came with great force to-
ward the spot. But he did not jump the
plank. He apparently took great pains
to run into it-and the plank moved
nearer to the figures In the water-but
not quite near enough for their reach.
The great burly animal seemed to see
this, for, running back a distance he slid
with great force up to one end of the
board, pushing 1t across the open space
of water to rest on the solid ice. Then,
quick as lightning. he was on the plank.
and in a minute had grabbed both Bess
and Bailey by the nape of the neck and
pulled them in safety to the plank, drip
ping wet with the Icy water and fright
ened nearly out of their wits You can
imagine how frightened they were by
their bath when tell you that when the
others arrived they each had an arm
about old bruins neck and Bess' curly
head was buried In his shaggy coat to
hide her tears.
And bruin. who caused them to fee SO
precipitately, was a great shaggy st.
Bernard dog which belonged to a new
conner in the neighborhood
Bailey and Bess skated home. sadder
and wiser. Lion. the st. Bernard, between
them for he refused to be sent home
until his charges whom he had so cour-
ageously and humanely rescued, were safe
within doors.
This wonderful. intelligent animal prov
ed to be their best friend and playmate
the rest of the winter, and they never
raced without him at their heels They
say he won the first race because he dis.
played so much heroism and intelligence.
Evening star., 1907-10-19

You could not fetch the doctor, becaus.
you were too tired There is but one
place for tired boys"
Timothy groaned We'll. will 1t do II
only take off my shoes. and lie on the
outsider"
They had entered the house.
Everything off, and lie inside. Other
wise it would not be resting"
Timothy saw her close the sitting room
door. or else he would not have sneered
"Oh, restingi" as he did, nor would he
have pounded upstairs, till the soles of
his feet tingled.
Once in bed he lay quietly for some
time
Oh, but he was wretched.
Echoes Of the ball game came mock
ingly to him; birds twittered sleepily In
the hot afternoon sun; flies swarmed
around in the heavy air.
Again. he was following the course OF
the crack in the ceiling. The very sight
OF that crack gave him an unpleasant
feeling, for he only saw II at such a time
as this At night It was dark, and in the
he would be jumping into his clothes.
His thoughts grew haZy for q time.
Then he started at the sound of little
yelP.
he was lonely and sad. Punch was never
sad. he was always in for everything. He
imagined his sister might not think It
restful exactly, but then she had not said
bo.
He leaned out of the window. What
Evening star., 1907-10-19
HOMEMADE FLOWER POTS.

There is little lame boy living in the
same small country town with me who Is
so badly crippled that he never can go out
to play with the other boys.
One day l went to see him and found
him sitting in a wheel chair, looking SO
cheerful and pleasant that 1t was a pleas
ure to see him.
joe 1 said, tell me how you amuse
yourself all the time. Don't you get
tired of being alone so much?'
"Oh, not often" he said. You see 1
have lots to amuse me. Would you like
to see some Of the things 1 like best?'
Indeed 1 would" said I; so Joe wheeled
his chair briskly into the next room and
followed. There in sunny bay win
dow were a line of the funniest flower
pots 1 ever saw. and out of each grew a
delicate plant.
These flower potts." exclaimed Joe, II
made all myself"
But what are they?" I asked wonder
ingly. Joe chuckled.
Nothing but raw sweet and white
potatoes he explained. "Of course l
was anxious to have some plants. but
they are pretty expensive to buy when
a fellow only gets 10 cents a week. so l
thought and thought. and finally this
idea came. 1 begged six potatoes from
cook, three sweets and three whites. l
cut them in half, lengthwise. and scooped
out nearly all the tnsides and filled 'em
with water. Then mother bought me 10
cents worth Of canary seed and dropped
few in each potato. Just see how beau
tifully they have grown! OF course l
have to be on the lookout to see that the
water is fresh all the time, but that's all
the trouble they give me. Now look here,
See, have some swinging baskets, too,'
and Joe pointed with pride toward the
ceiling.
Sure enough, just as he said. there
were the swinging baskets. These were
made of carrots their tops cut off and
as Joe said, their inside scooped out"
filed with water and seed planted in
them just like the potatoes. Then he
had bored two little holes in the car
rots. one on each side, about half an
inch from the top, and tied a string
through each hole, long enough so that
the carrots could be tied to the curtain
Of the window and yet swing freely in
the air.
IT think 1 like my plants best Of ALL
said Joe, but have lots of other things,
too. If you come over some other after
noon I'll show you some more"
Indeed l will" l promised, as we said
goodbye at the door. And as I walked
down the street could not help thinking
that II poor little crippled Joe took so
much pleasure from his home made
flower pots maybe some of you sturdy,
healthy little people might pass away a
rainy afternoon by trying to make some
for yourself.
Evening star., 1907-10-19
WHO WON THE RACE?
BY n. LANES.

| When he was q baby he wasn't bit
bigger than a grown-up muff-but that is
| part of the other story. He was almost
as big as a counterfull when Bess and
Bailey made his acquaintance. 1t came
about in this way:
| Bess was a plump, rosy-cheeked girl
who had spent most of her twelve years
in the country, where good appetites,
| strong limbs and red cheeks grow, and
as her home was just two minutes walk
| from Minotauka lake, you may imagine
that she knew something of skating. In
| fact she knew so much that Bailey Sack
ett was surprised into admiration for the
first time in his Discrimination for any
thing a girl could do. 1 mean, for Bailey
belonged to that class of boys who think
that all girls are good for is to dress
dolls and make candy.
Bailey was second cousin Of Bess'
who had been sent away from school to
give his eyes rest after hard study, and
at home on the city lake and in the rink
he was considered the best skater among
the SchOOlboyS.
1t was little hard when he had al
ways been cheered and complimented on
his skill to find here a girl who, If she
couldn't do one thing quite as well as
he could, would propose another stunt
that tried his patience sorely. All the
country boys and girls there skated well.
but Bess and Bailey were really expert.
Their good-natured rivalry grew SO that
there was always some competition be-
tween them the minute their skates were
fastened. One beautiful. crisp afternoon
they gave an exhibition at the upper end
of the lake to an admiring audience of
children. But Bailey could not outdo
Bess, nor could Bess outdo Bailey, for
all they both tried.
Try race" suggested Berthe Clay.
"Why, that's SOL exclaimed Bess,
Come on, Ball." and she was in position
as she spoke. Bailey was beside her in
minute. and, before the others knew it.
off they had whirled, down the lake
Lake Minotauka was In the shape OF an
l., and in a few minutes, turning the
curve, they were out of sight of the
others, both skating evenly. AS they
passed Pointed Rock bushy figure un-
der the trees at the edge of the ice caught
Bess' eye.
Did you see that" she painted to Bal
ley. 1T looked like-that-bear-they were
talking about at dinner today, that es-
capped from the trainer. I-1-hope If it is
he won't follow u.s.
but turning his head as he skated he saw
a big furry figure slide out onto the ice
and start after them.
"Geewhitt aker. but he is coming!
What's ahead Of us? Any houses?'
Nothing but the woods" painted Bess.
but we can skate round Pine Island, and
at the far end Is an old icehouse that we
can get in Tiff he follows u.s.
The big figure certainly was following,
and they increased their speed. Bess held
out her hand to Bailey, and they skated
together, quickening at every step. They
did not stop long enough to notice the
other skaters coming around the Il" far
behind nor to hear their shouts; all they
saw as they half turned was the animal
gaining upon them.
Pine Island was not used in winter, ex-
cept that the old icehOuse was usually
filled with ice from the lake. Bess had
not been around it all winter, and Bailey
had never been there.
They reached the island and started
Evening star., 1907-10-19
z@ ITTLEMN J

luck" said he, and gave a short, light
whistle
d Mead looked up and said: "Oh.
hellor
Timothy gesticulated frantically. not to
look nor speak. but just to listen.
His sister was in the room below. But
Ned, coming within five yards OF the
house. stared stubbornly at the second
story window
L say. Ned" whispered Timothy,
bring up the dog the back way. will
you? But make believe you don't hear
WHAT" roared Ned.
Ssh! I tell you. Bring up the dog.
will you? The dog, do you hea-?" whis-
pered Timothy between his hands.
What is 1t you want me to bring up?
shouted Ned. not a yard from the sitting
room window.
But Timothy had flung himself on the
bed. and was fighting with his tears Why
was it fellows seemed to like to see an
other punished? He was sorry long ago.
Very sorry, long ago.
At length he heard the chatter of many
voices The team going home. His team:
They were crossing the back lawn and
seemed to be stopping right below his
window. He could hear Bill Sykes:
Il say, what's the use OF havin' him
on the team at all? A Teller like that,
Ieavin' his place and walking away"
NO wonder we got licked
What made him quit, anyway"
''Oh. they wanted him to nurse his baby
brother. and he said he wouldn't.
Il guess he'd do as well as that at the
bat
A howl of laughter. and then Ned Mead
spoke:
oh! 1 wish you could see his lovely
pink pajamas"'
This was beyond his endurance. Tim
Othy peeked down They were stopping
there just to insult him.
He flew to the washstand and gripped
the pitcher 1t was heavy, for 1t was very
full Quietly he balanced 1T on the win
dow ledge. Then he kneeled down. When
all was ready he let forth the deluge
There was scream and rush. Then
he saw his sisters head thrust out of the
window below. All was lost. He forgot
everything. The pitcher had fallen out
and blasted in thousand pieces
Timothy was fiat on his back-in bed
Evening star., 1907-10-19
TWO GAMES.
SQUEALS.

This game is something like Blind
mans buff, and IL the day is a rainy
one and the room a large one and the
players merry and many, SO much the
better. The catcher is blindfoided and
occupies the center Of circle. formed
by the rest of the company, who clasp
hands and dance around while the catcher
recites these lines:
II must catch my pigs and put 'em in the pen.
| must catch my pigs and put 'em in the pen,
Fnr ast t ssGh .r my pigs and M put rn IN the peh
AS the last word Is spoken the moving
ring stops short and the catcher puts out
his hand and selects his pig. This one
clutch is all that Is allowed, then the
catcher says:
Hold Before 1 make my choice
would hear my captive's voice"
The person caught gives a squeal, and if
the catcher cannot guess to Whom the
squeal belongs the captive Is set free.
joins hands with the others and the fun
begins again. If the catcher fails three
times running to make the right guess he
Is out of the game entirely, but he is al
lowed to name his successor, who steps
at once to the center, is carefully blind
folded and the game goes on.
THE CARD RECEIVER.
A group of boys and girls sit in a semi
circle. One end is called the head, the
other the foot. The person at the head
holds a card receiver, full of paper slips,
supposed to be visiting cards. On these
slips are written the names of well-known
persons. The next one of the company
recites:
"Oh, prithee tell US, Mr.. Tor Mrs. Gray,
What noble guests have called today
The head person selects a slip and from
his knowledge of the name written there
he must give a full description, and the
questioner must try to give the name Of
the distinguished visitor. If he fails he
must go to the foot. If he guesses, the
head man goes to the foot. Then he
takes the card receiver and his neighbor
puts the same question to him, and so on.
Evening star., 1907-10-19
TIMOTHY'S PUNISHMENT.
BY N E GRDSE.

Ned Mead had. at that instant made a
home run. Nine and more throats were
fairly bursting with cheers and howls
OF delight.
Then there came the silence OF an inter
ruption.
Timothy's sister was calling him from
across the fed.
Timothy gasped and dropped the bat alb
sently, for his mind was working on GER
tain other things
That was pretty fine team work, 1
should think, his sister was saying to
the other boys, as he drew near
But It was no use. Timothy knew and
the boys knew, and the walk across the
diamond was unbearabIe.
He would not have words about it here,
anyway. So he Joined his sister and
stoIidiy walked away.
With relief he turned the corner that
cut off the stares Of the Hcksvil.e nine
and the grins Of the Closter nine, max
ing him feel as II he had at least ten
backs instead OF one. He now turned
angrf!y To his sister:
Il say. can't you punish fellow de-
Gently. and not shame him before
Il had no wish to shame you. Per
haps you shamed yourself. l come home
to find the baby very sick Why wasn't
the doctor called? Because. says Mag
gle, Master Tim wouldn't go. He said
he was too tired l find this poor. tired
boy-weli, you know how I find him"
But III go now. Right off I-weN
the baby didn't look sick. nor act sick
one could have heard him across the
river ! was going anyway. as soon as
i was left alone. but Maggie kept calling
and the baby kept screaming So I said
] was tired. Then the team came along
and | Sprgot"
Timothy. dear, there is no excuse
Evening star., 1907-10-19
MARY, MARY, QUITE CON.
TRARY.
BY MAY CLAY

BY MAY CLAY.
Mary. Mary, quite contrary,
Was all the while longing to do
Just what she couldn't and Just what she
shouldn't,
And many sad times she passed through.
She longed to go out and paddle about
In the E.eist Of a hard peltjng rain.
Her hat with Its flowers, though ruined by
showers,
Mamma could trim over again.
She lOnged to sit down and grumble and frown
When others were merry and gay
To play In the sun was never much fun
Besides, there was nothing TO play.
II Betty liked tag. she wanted bean-bag:
II sewing. she wanted to play.
The payrOOm the minute that Mary came In Ii
Was topsy and turvy all day.
So Mary Mary. quite contrary,
Who never once did what she should
To her friends measure of unlocked for pleasure
BY sudden resolve to be good.
Evening star., 1907-10-19

again. The sheets Jagged tight up under
his chin: his feet stiff. his hands sttn, his
lips tight. Besides this, he was very cold
He waited. Something terrible had
happened. Something more terrible was
going to happen.
He felt his wickedness to be overwhelm-
ing. The penalty was coming. He would
meet it; but, better so with his eyes shut.
He heard his sister on the stairs. She
paused at the door. In Timothy's mind
this was for the gathering up of some
terrific force. He stiffened yet more. The
door opened. and his heart gave one last
thump and stood still. There was dead
silence. then a little laugh.
Il heard those little pagans, and the
idea wasn't bad. But, why. OH why
didn't you hang on to the pitcher, Tim
othy?"
Evening star., 1907-10-19
A NATURAL QUESTION.

Little Margaret went with her mother
to the dock to see her auntie set sail on
the big ocean steamer. Margaret had
never seen the big steamer before and she
watched everything with great interest.
The monster of a boat slipped slowly
away from the dock and Margaret waved
her hand frantically with the rest. Then
she looked up at her mother very SOL
emnly.
Mamma" she questioned. "does the
water follow that ship all the way over
to England?"
Evening star., 1907-10-19
NOT LOST, BUT

Nothing is lost IL you know where tits
Is saying that's thought to be true.
Such knowledge may be good in Its way,
But 1t may not bring back the lost treasure to
you.
When Bessies fine parasol dropped in the well
And Toms toy balloon scared away In the sky,
And Billy, the goat, ate the new picture book,
And far down the river Jim's cap doated by,
These things were not lost-oh, no. If you please
They are far out Of sight and may never re-
turn.
But nothing Is lost II ysu know where It is.
Now, isn't this lesson a comfort to learn7
Evening star., 1907-10-19
FLIES ON A CARD.
A GAME.

Cut several small pieces Of cardboard
about the size of a visiting card and
draw six flies on each, numbering them
from one to six. The object of the game
is to see who can first cover all the files
Each player in turn throws with the die
and covers the fly corresponding to the
Evening star., 1907-10-19
THE WANDERER.

little cloud hung its mothers breast
And quivered and sobbed. in the deep blue skyI
Il must go to the earth, but will not rest
III fly back to you in the sweet by and by"
Evening star., 1907-10-19
RHYMED ACROSTIC.

My first is In bad, but not In good;
My seconds in field, but not in wood;
My third is in mule. but not In COW;
My fourth is in when, but not In how;
My fifth is In big. but not in small;
My sixth Is In RISE but not In fall,
My seventh's in ale. but not In wine;
My eighth is in string, but not In twine;
My ninth Is in drill, but not in bore;
My wholes dread hero OF fairy lore,
Evening star., 1907-10-19

under the bridge. 2. The held an enormous
pearl OF perfect shape and beauty. g. Though
the story is hard to believe, cannot doubt his
word, as he has reputation for veracity T. 1t
is cheap little restaurant but the soup is tol-
cradle and the shell fish fine
Evening star., 1907-10-19
POSTMAN'S BAG,

POSTMAN'S BAG.
l. A garment lost two letters and became q
companion. 2. meat lost a letter and became
insect 8. A piece Of furniture lost a letter
and became part of the head.
Evening star., 1907-10-19

DIAGONAL.
SAY
LATE
L II o A N d
MON ARCH
o G o ID / LIE
PU NC L UAL
s A NC I Fly
Saturday.
RIDDLE.
Leaves.
WORD SQUARE.
MAST
L l.
l. / Z
TYPE
POSTMAN'S BAG.
1. Crate gate. 2 Acorn-corn. g. ain-bia.
HIDDEN BIRDS.
1. Dove. .. Owl. g. Kingiet.
BEHEADINGS.
l. Prate-rate- ate. E. Shut hut. Z Aear.ha
Evening star., 1907-10-19
CONCEALED WEAPONS.

1. A consonant in ''tare." Q hole in the
ground. 3. body of water. T. A boys name.
). consonant in .'tare."
Evening star., 1907-10-19
@ NEW 6
@PVzzLES|
iSsN|eD ~
DIAMOND
WORD SOTARF.

l. Refuse of grain. 2 garment. 8. Power
full 4. Want
Evening star., 1907-10-19
BEHEADINGS.

Behead: 1. Value and leave grain; again and
leave something very cold. 2. To crafty and
leave to let; again and leave comfort. 3. To be.
lieve and leave tarnish.