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The Sauk Centre herald., 1908-03-12
Bush With 1000 Roses.

Janitor Robert Bowker of the Tao
onnet club house in Winslow, Me-,
started the year with an attempt to
raise 1000 roses on big bush which
has been in his care for several years.
The last rose was plucked Sunday.
A careful count has been kept of
the roses which have been taken from
the bush with the knowledge and con-
sent Of the janitor and they figure up
to 1921, and it is believed that enough
roses have been taken by the people
passing in the night to have made the
grand total at least 1000.
The Sauk Centre herald., 1908-03-12
Quite Desirable.

The Hold-up Man (as he takes large
watch from victims pocket)--I sup
pose you're. thinkin' I'm a real unde-s
sirable citizen, Ell? s ss.ss as &
The Victim Nothing of the sort, old
man! That watch you've just relieved
me of was in my wife's family for 75
years, and she forced me to lug it
around
The Sauk Centre herald., 1908-03-12
Favorite Mode of Suicide.

According to the coroner's records
asphyxiation is the fayorite mode of
suicide in New York city, there being
an average of one suicide each three
days, while there is about one in four
days from shooting. $50 Is
The Sauk Centre herald., 1908-03-12

Rev. F. Starbird, of East Raymond,
Maine, says: 1 have used Bucklen's
Arnica Salve for several years, on my
wound, and other obstinate
sores ,and find it the best healer in the
world. I use it too with great success
in my veterinary business" Price 25c.
at Hanson & Emerson's drug store. I
The Sauk Centre herald., 1908-03-12
Arkansaw.

The legislature of the State of Ar
kansaw passed law stating that the
correct pronunciation Of the name Of
the state should be Arkansaw.
The Sauk Centre herald., 1908-03-12
Striking Its Gait.

Striking It's Gait.
ssWhat are they going to do with
that racing drama?"
"why. Of course. put It on for .
rum"
The Sauk Centre herald., 1908-03-12

r.~;aie "f Charles Sargent. Deceased.
STATE OF MINNESOTA.
County of StearnS.
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-02-13
MAN LIVES LIKE AN APE.
Only Survivor of Wrecked Ship Found
in Belgian Forest.

Brussels.-Through the efforts of
Baron Grynsdaal, the Norwegian
philanthropist, a man who had lived
like an ape for 12 years in the forests
of Belgium and France has been re-
turned to his home in Norway He
was the only survivor of the Norwe-
gian barque Mygrean. which was
wrecked in 1895. He had lost his rea-
son from the shock,
When found the man was in the
forest of Soignies, where he had lived
for some time, and had inspired the
population in the neighborhood with
fear. Finally it was decided to form
party to capture him. He was seen
to be moving along very quickly,
jumping from branch to branch. The
men tried to seize him, but he got
himself in the thicket.
Another attempt-this one success
ful-was made by crowd of villagers
who surrounded him. His BODY was
covered with short hair. He had flow
ing, disordered hair and long. mat
ted beard, resembling an orang-
outang. When seized he shrieked,
but did not reply to the questions put
to him. The bread offered him he
ate ravenously.
The man was identified by the
medal attached to a string around his
neck bearing the word "Mygrean. .
When he boarded the vessel for Nor
way the captain addressed him in Nor.
wegian. The man was seized with
violent emotion and tainted. When he
recovered he was able to answer the
captains questions sensibly and told
| dozen years
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-02-13
LOST WILL IS FOUND
IN NEST OF RODENTS
FINDER AS RESULT rs NOW RICH.
Err BY TWO COWS, GUINEA
PIGS AND HENS.

McKeever, N. Y.-Simon North Is
nightly glad that his grandfather
Ezra was old fashioned enough to
write his will on parchment, otherwise
he would have failed to inherit two
cows, guinea pig, 81 hens and a sii-
yer tobacco box. Had Ezra used or
binary writing paper his will would
never have been found. for the rats
got it and hid it in a nest they made
under the woodshed floor.
Ezra North died three months ago.
and it was generally supposed that
he had left Simon something, but
when the relatives searched in an old
box where he said they would find his
will they discovered nothing but bits
of chewed-up paper. The rats had got
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-02-13

into the box and the paper scraps ap-
peared to have once been receipted
bills.
AS 1t now appeared that the old gen
tleman had died intestate the property
was divided among the sons and
daughters and Simon got nothing. One
of the first acts of the heirs to the
property was to improve it by tearing
down the old woodshed and using u
for kindling wood. When they got to
the floor they found the nests of many
rats. In one of the nests was a sheet
of parchment. 1t bore the marks OF
teeth. as though the rats had tried
to tear it, but it was still intact and
the writing was legible. The parch.
ment proved to be the lost will, and
when it was read 1t was found that
the old gentleman had given all his
livestock, chickens, hens and his to.
bacco box to his grandson Simon. The
rest of the property was willed to his
sons and daughter.
The will was executed in 1881, when
Simon was Ia years old. The lad was
great favorite with his grandfather
and he remembers that he promised
to set him up in farming" The cows,
hens. guinea pigs and tobacco box
were distributed over three townships
and Simon had to collect them after
the will was probated.
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-02-13
CARE OF THE KITCHEN.
Clean Walls Are an Essential to
Sanitary Cooking.

IL is not only important to know
how to cook, but 1t is equally impor-
tant to know where to cook. Cook
ing in a dirty kitchen can never pro-
duce good food The idea is simply
preposterous, yet kitchen walls are
left for months-sometimes for years
without cleansing
In the first place the kitchen wall
should have light tint that the mer-
est fieck of dirt can be seen; that the
sheerest cobweb can be brushed
away; that the tiniest water bug can
be discerned. 1t is all folly expecting
clean food in a kitchen with dirty
walls.
Never put a wall coating on
kitchen wall that is mixed with hot
water or that has glue in it, or sour
milk in it If mixed with cold water.
Glue walls made from horses hoofs
colored up with cheap colorings do
not indicate good housekeeping. The
glue is constantly fiecking off, fall
ing into the food and the idea of food
favored with glue made from horses
hoofs is not appetizing.
Kitchen walls to be thoroughly sat
isfactory should be alabastined the
same as every other wall in the
house. They should be coated regu-
larly in the spring and fall of each
year with light tint.
The care of the pantry requires
constant attention. The walls should
be brushed over every year. the
dishes removed from the shelves
which should be thoroughly wiped
with hot water. If there are ant
holes or any other insects in the pan
tries a thick putty of the wall coat
ing can be made and all the ant holes.
even small mice holes can be filed
with it which will protect the pantry
from the incursions of disagreeable
insects and mice.
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-02-13
SHE COULD NOT WALK
For Notwithstanding Humor on Ankles
-opiates Alone Brought Sleep
Eczema Yielded to Cuticura.

Il had eczema for over two years
| had two physicians. but they only
gave me relief for a short time and |
cannot enumerate the ointments and
lotions used 10 no purpose My ank-
les were one mass of sores. The itch
ing and burning were so intense that
| could not sleep. l could not walk for
nearly four months. One day my hus-
band said | had better try the Cuticura
Remedies. After using them three
times | had the best nights rest in
months unless l took an opiate.
used one set of Cuticura Soap, Oint-
ment. and Pills, and my ankles healed
in a short time. 1t is now a year since
used Cuticura, and there has been no
return of the eczema Mrs David
Brown. Locke, Ark. May IS and July
13, 1907"
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-02-13
GOT 1T.
Millions in Oats and Barley.

Nothing will pay you better for 1908
than TO SOW a plenty of big yielding oats
and barley with oats at 40c to SOC bu.
lSalzers new Emperor William Oats av-
eraged 50 bu. per acre more than any
other variety in 1901 would pay immense
ly while salzer's Silver King Barley which
proved itself the biggest yielder at the
Wisconsin Agricultural Station during
1907 if you had planted so acres would
have given you in 1907 just $3500.00 on so
acres. II s an enormous yielder.
JUST SEND THIS NOTICE AND 1Oc
to the John A Salzer Seed Co.. La
Crosse, Wis, and we will Eiail you the
only original seed eatalog published in
America with samples OF Emperor viii
liam Oats, Silver King Barley. Billion Dol
lar Grass which produces ~ tons per acre.
Sainfoin the dry soil luxuriator. etc. etc,
and if you send l4c we add package of
new farm seeds never before seen by you
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-02-13
This Cold World of Business.

The messenger boys paused outside
the Army building, says the New York
Sun. One of them was selecting a
cigarette from a box.
Gimme one" said the smokeless
boy.
Nav" said the other, they cost
money"
"I'll owe you a cent said the first
boy. Come on. I'll pay you after"
They cost more than a cent said
the boy with the cigarettes. "Nothin'
doin'. Your credit amt no good
And they parted.
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-02-13

sound of defiant snort behind caused
him to turn. Approaching with blaz-
ing eyes and lowered head was the
buck which had developed the bad
streak. Searignt tried to scare the
animal off by waving his arms and
throwing small missiles, but the buck
stood its ground, and then began an
other advance.
Searight now became thoroughly
frightened. and he turned and fed
The deer followed, snorting savagely.
The farmer made for nearby fence
corner with the buck close at his
heels. Nearer and nearer it ap-
preached, and Searight, breathless
and almost exhausted, fell into the
corner. The buck was so close he
feared to climb over and ne turned
and faced the oncoming animal.
When Searight fell the deer halted
and gazed threateningly at the cor
nered man. There was a baleful CLEAN
in its eyes; it paved the earth savage
ly and seemed only waiting an op-
perfume time to charge and toss Sea-
right into the air on its broad antlers.
AT this moment George Webster, who
had been hunting in an adjoining
woods, and was on his return to Lo-
gansport, came along on the opposite
side of the fence. He took in the stu
alton at glance. The bucks threat
ening attitude caused him to raise his
gun to his shoulder. Searight yelled
for him to fire. But Webster simply
stood. Seemingly he was affected
with buck fever" so common to
hunters who see their first deer. Sea.
right yelled again and, combined with
the animals preparations to charge, II
brought Webster out of the spell. He
fired and the buck. after a leap high
into the air, fell at Searight's feet and
keeled over dead. Webster had fired
none too soon.
John Rehwald, Logansport butch
er, was summoned and the animal was
dressed. Searight intends to give a
venison supper to his friends to cele
brate his narrow escape. Webster
will be the guest of honor.
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-02-13
KILLS BUCK DEER;
SAVES MANS LIFE
WEALTHY INDIANA FARMER HAS
NARROW ESCAPE FROM
FRIGHTFUL DEATH
HUNTER FIRES JUST IN TIME
Pet Animal Becomes Vicious and
Charges owner-Neishbor Comes
Upon Scene Not Moment
Too Soon.

Logansport, Ind.-A big buck deer.
the first killed in Cass county in 30
years, was shot on the farm of Wilson
Searight, three miles west OF this
city, the other afternoon by George
Webster, Logansport hunter The
deer was one kept in captivity by Sea
right and but for Webster's unerring
aim 1t might have killed or, at least,
seriously injured the owner. Webster,
with gun under arm, opportnnely ar
rived Just as the buck had Searight
penned in a corner. The animal was
about to charge when the farmer
yelled to Webster to fire. Webster did
as ordered and the buck keeled over
in death at SearIght's feet.
Searight, who is one of the wealth
lest farmers in Cass county, has three
bucks and doe, ducks, pheasants and
other wild animals and birds on his
farm He is an enthusiastic nimrod.
journeying into the north woods every
year to hunt deer, moose and bear.
The deer held in captivity are
trophies of various hunting trips.
They and other animals are permitted
~ iohih NJ idi So oNti toNdi o iOdu
fields and woods and signs are posted
everywhere warning hunters to keep
Off
One OF the bucks recently became
vicious. Previously all were very
tame and Searight could approach
them at will But this one buck in
particular developed an ugly streak.
At first 1t simply fled when the own
er approached, but a few days ago it
started new tactics and charged at
Searight whenever he tried to ap-
proach.
The other afternoon the farmer
started TO cross a small inclosure in
which the deer were gathered. He paid
no attention to the animals, but was
bent on getting to another part of his
farm. The beat of hoofs and the |
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-02-13
Kills Tiger in Gas Oven

New York.-Thomas Beet, proprietor
of private detective agency, killed a
pet tiger cub after fierce struggle
following the brute's attack on Beet's
six-year-old daughter, Dorothy. Mr..
Beet finally killed the cub by asphyx-
iating it in a gas oven.
Empress played with the children
like big cat. Mr.. Beet was sitting
in his parlor when he heard his daugh-
ter screaming in the kitchen. He ran
in and found Dorothy covering in a
corner.
Before the. girl crouched Empress,
her lips drawn over her fangs and
her tail swishing, while she snarled
menacingly.
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-02-13

Starch, like everything else, is be-
ing constantly improved, the patent
Starches put on the market 25 years
ago are very different and inferior to
those of the present day. In the lat
est discovery-Defiance Starch-all in
furious chemicals are omitted, while
the addition of another ingredient, in
vented by us, gives to the Starch a
strength and smoothness never ap-
preached by other brands.
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-02-13
LYDIA e. PINkHAM'S
VEGETABLE COMPOUND

to conquer all female diseases.
Mrs. Norman r. Barndt, of Allen
town, Pa, writes:
Ever since l was sixteen years of
age l had suffered from an organic de-
rangement and female weakness in
consequence l had dreadful headaSdes
and was extremely nervous. My physi-
clan said L must go through an opera
tion to get well. A friend told me
about Lydia f. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound, and took it and wrote you
for advice, following your directions
carefully, and thanks to you am to-
day a well woman, and / am telling
all my friends of my experience"
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-02-13

You won't tell your family doctor
the whole story about your private
illness you are too modest. You
need not be afraid to tell Mrs. Pink
ham, at Lynn, Mass, the things you
could not explain to the doctor. Your
letter will be held in the strictest con-
fidence. From her vast correspond
ence with sick women during the
past thirty years she may have
gained the very knowledge that will
help your case. Such letters as the fol-
lowing, from grateful women, es-
tablish beyond a doubt the power of
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-02-13
FACTS FOR SICK WOMEN,

For thirty years Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound, made
from roots and herbs, has been the
standard remedy for female ills,
and has positively cured thousands of
women who have been troubled with
displacements, inflammation, ulcera-
ton, fibroid tumors, Irregularities,
periodic pains, backache, that bear
ing-down feeling, fiatulency, indiges-
ton, dizziness, ,ornervous prostration.
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-02-13
Wasn't SkepticaI.

"a scientist claims that rubber can
be made from Indian corn" remarked
the boarder who had been perusing
the scientific notes in a patent-medi-
cine almanac.
Il guess he's right" growled the
scanty-haired bachelor at the pedal
extremity of the mahogany, THE bat
ter cakes we have this morning would
seem to indicate as much"
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-02-13
Satan Terrified.

There is as great genius displayed
in advertising as in the higher
branches of literature. No problem
daunts the modern advertising man.
In the window of little bookstore in
Eighth avenue, New York. was re-
Gently heaped great pile of Bibles,
marked very low-never before We're
Bibles offered at such bargain; and
above them all. in big letters was the
inscriptions; Satan trembles when he
sees Bibles sold as low as these
Woman's Home Companion.
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-02-13

Laundry work at home would be
much more satisfactory If the right
Starch were used. In order to get the
desired stiffness. It is usually neces-
sary to use SO much starch that the
beauty and fineness OF the fabric is
hidden behind paste of varying
thickness, which not only destroys the
appearance, but also affects the wear
Ing quality of the goods. This trou-
Bile can be entirely overcome by using
Defiance Starch. as It can be applied
much more thinly because of Its great.
or strength than other makes.
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-02-13
STATE or ONO. CRY or TOLEDO, \,

LUCAS CoUrY. ''
FRANK j. CHENEY makes oath that he is senior
partner of the nrm of f. J. CHENEY & Co, doing
business in the City of Toledo. County aud state
aforesaid, and that said irm will pay the sum OF
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each and every
case of CArARRH that cannot be cured by the OF
HALLS CATARRH CURE.
FRANK j. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed In my presence,
this 6th day of December, A. D., 1856
srAL notary pva1,o
'~-' N"-'S'
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally and acts
directly on the blood and mucous surfaces of the
system. Send for testimonials, free.
F,J CHENEY CO., Toledo o.
Sold by all Druggists, 15c.
Take Hairs Family Pills for constipation.
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-02-13

Give Defiance Starch a fair trial
try it for botn hot and cold starching,
and if you don't think you do better
work, in less time and at smaller cost,
return it and your grocer will give you
back your money.
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-02-13

ney troubles. Is that
relief lasting? Let
Mrs. James NJ. Long.
of lib Augusta St.
Staunton. Va, tell
you. On January 31st,
1903, Mrs. Long
wrote: "Doan's Kid
ney Pills have cured
me" tof pain in the
back. urinary trOu-
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-02-13

Dies, bearing down sensations. etc)
On June goth. 1907. four and one-half
years later. she said: Il haven't had
kidney trouble since. l repeat my
testimony"
Sold by all dealers. so cents a box.
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo. N. Y.
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-02-13
The Prevailing Excuse.

"Jedge," said the prisoner, who had
been caught with chicken in sack,
you oughter go easy with me-"
"Why? You stole the hen"
Il admits it, jedge; l admits it." re-
sponded the prisoner. But it's SOL
emn truf dat hen jest seemed to be my
affinity; yes, sah!"
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-02-13
The RuIino Passion.

The young man asked the banker
For his fair and only child:
The banker nodded gravely.
And then he grimly smiled
Amazed. the young man heard him
Reply in business phrase:
TN have to file your notice
Come back in sixty days.
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-02-13

Making things appear to prove what
we want them to prove, is one way;
having them prove what they do
prove is another way.
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-02-13

The very wisest advice: take Garfield
Tea whenever laxative is Indicated
Pleasant to the taste, simple, pure, mild,
not drugs.
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-02-13

der the sun, but almost any druggist
can give you something just as good
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-02-13

ONLY ONE "BRoMo oUiNINE"
Thnt ia LAXATIVE bitUAO oIJININE Look for
the sisnatrre pf h. W. GROVE. Used the World
pver TO Cure Cold In One Day. DC.
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-02-13

Shortly after man goes up against
the matrimonial game his bump of
hope becomes a dent.
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-02-13

The fox may lose his hair, but not
his cunning.-Dutch.
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-02-13
THE TIME TEST.
That Is What Prove. True Merit.

loan Kidney Pills bring the quick
est OF relief from backache and kid-
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-02-13

The best swimmer is the first to
drown himself-ltalian.
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-02-13
When Your Throat Feels Sore

get a 25c box of Browns Bronchial
Troches. They give immediate relief.
Contain nothing injurious.
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-02-13
Above Reward,

Good counsel has no price.-French
Proverb.
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-02-13
Different,

The good die young. but this isn't
true of jokes.
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-02-13
PILEs CuRED IN rO14 DAYS.

PAZO OINTMENT is guaranteed to cure any cas-
of Itching, Blind, Bleeding Protrudlng Piles Ii
TO IA days or money refunded. &c.
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-02-13
Mrs. wIn.Iow,a soothIng srrup.

For children teething softens the gums reduces IN
nanmaton, allays pain, wind collie. 25c bottle
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-02-13
Important to Mothers.

Examine carefully every bottle of
CASTORlA a safe and sure remedy for
infants and children. and see that it
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-02-13

mans ideal woman is one kind of
q pipe dream.
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-02-13
ANOTHER NARRow.MINpep MAN

De Quiz-What do you call good
winter weather?
De Whiz-Weather cold enough to
make a mans wife think her own fire.
side better place than matinee.
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-02-13
Named After Louls XVI.

Ndfhtu WrttT CUuTb NVI.
Louisville is named after Louis XVI.
OF France.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-12-24
WITNESS OVERTHROW OF DEVILS
Crowds lock to Peculiar Church
Ceremony in Spain.

At San Mateos, a village OF the
Spanish Leyant, the annual fair for
driving out devils has Just been held.
tens Of thousands Of peasants attend
ing the weird ceremonies. The little
church, lost in the desert village, has
an ancient chapel, famous for It's
facilities for extricating devils from
the human frame
When the time for the fair arrives
the possessed" flock thither in large
numbers from all parts Of Spain. This
year the greater part of the devil rid
den, asking for relief, were epileptics
and semi-idiots. Then there were a
great number of small children afllict
ed with St. Vltus dance, hysteria,
nervousness ana similar ailments.
Tradition at the village church has
1t that those possessed usually har-
Dor seven devils. This multiplicity OF
satans, say the Span.ards. makes It
impossible to cure the afflicted per-
sons by medicine. since the fallen
angels suck mp every drop OF medi-
cine that is swallowed by the sufferer.
Furthermore tradition has It that
demons leave the human body only
by the finger tips. Hence at the an
nual fair cords with slip knots were
fastened TO the fingers and toes OF the
possessed. These were operated by
a monk while the exercise was go.
Ing on. Most Of the children cried
bitterly, though the pain caused was
not necessarily great This was taken
as an indication OF the demons IN.
Willingness TO leave their hiding
places.
During the exercises the possessed
ones wore no clothes whatever as the
demons might cling to such As soon
as a knot became loose and slipped
from the finger all witnesses sent mp
a halleluiah, being convinced that one
devil at least had departed his earth.
~ residence When all the fingers
and toes were free from cords the ex
possessed was carried IN triumph
around the church and outside and an
rushed TO embrace and kiss him. OF
her while congratulatlng the indlyid
ual on being free from demons and
the seven deathlv sins