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The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1908-09-18
She Wins.

1--WE heard a lot of stories about
city people making funny breaks in
the country" said a gabby friend OF
the Cleveland Leader man, who was
interfering with his work yesterday,
but here's one that really happened.
and I think it's the limit.
"a New York girl was out at our
place last week, and it was the first
time she'd eel been away from the
white lights. Well. she wanted to so
out and gather nuts-at this time of
the year. l hated to expose her ig-
norance, so l merely said. But can
you climb trees?"
Mercy she exclaimed, haven't
you any elevators"
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1908-09-18

a sort of a tavern, and here Fritz
stopped. He left his wheelbarrow
around 70 that it faced the other way.
Fritz came put fuller than before.
took the handles and started back
for town. 1t was daylight when he
got there and recognized his sur
roundings, and it took a full hour
to convince him that the town was
not moved out into the country
Philadelphia Ledger.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1908-09-18

Everything about that cruise of the
big feet tends to show the stanch-
ness OF our warships and the admir-
able way in which they are handled.
Dispatches from Auckland say that
after careful examination the vessels
are found actually in better condition
than when they started. And they
have sailed many thousands of miles
and been through heavy storms.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1908-09-18
Gross Error.

About eight miles from Lebanon
lives an old German farmer, who
makes brooms and brushes and car
ries them to town on a w~heelbarrow.
He generally gets a good price for his
brooms, and on one occasion got a
larger cargo OF beer on board than
was good for him. so that It was quite
late when he got home.
About six miles from town there u
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1908-09-18
How'S This?

We oner One Hundred Dollars Reward tor any
case OF Catarrh that cannot be cured by Hairs
Cstarrh Cure
r. J. CHENEY & CO. Toledo. o.
We. the undersigned. have known +. J. Cheney
for the last Is years. and believe him perfectly hon
orable in sl business transactions and financially
able TO carry out any obligations made by his flm-
WALDISG. KINSAS & MARVIN.
Wholesale Druggists. Toledo. O.
Halls Catarra Cure h taken internally, acting
directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces OF tho
system Testimonials sS1t Tree. Price IS cents pR
bottle. Sold by all DrugSsts.
Take Hairs Family Pulls for constipation
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1908-09-18

What did the king and kaiser talk
about at their meeting? Navies, air.
ships, the advance Of ~"radicalism,"
the situation In Turkey? Possibly,
but the chief topic must have been
how to spend ones vacation with the
maximum Of benefit.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1908-09-18

The Russian duma seems to be
gradually getting a grip on things.
The duma was opposed to one Of the
grand dukes who was at the head Of
the council for national defense, and
let the CA know 1t. The grand
duke was bounced" Still. the czar
may have been merely waiting for a
good excuse.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1908-09-18
BOUGHT cru.oe,. eireIoek.

Hulda B. White of Philadelphia has
purchased the firelock used by Al
exander Selkirk. Defoe's original Rob
inson Crusoe on the island OF Juan
Fernandez. at a sale in Edinburgh.
The relic has IN authentic pedigree.
and for a long time was in the pos
session of Selkirk's relatives in Fife
shire. Scotland. The price paid for
the gun was $160.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1908-09-18

4 Philadelphia motorman who has
Inherited s150.000 refuses to quit
working. Which shows that the slow
ness Of Philadelphia people Is not
Incidental, but p~sychopathic.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1908-09-18

'hsse years Of pain ] vas d~espairiar
os ever being cured when poan's Kid
ney e1fls eams N my notice ana their
use brauzhi quick relief and a psrmp
nsat cure. am very grateful"
Sold By all dealers 50 cents a box
Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo. ~. Y.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1908-09-18

MN tsa rrara was
In misrrr win hscK
ssss The simplest
hoasr work completely
-xhaasi 81 me I hal
40 strength az smht
toe wa nervous and
suffered headache and
diary spells Arar
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1908-09-18

Marie corciB." says her press
agent. rs abou, 20 write n novel
agains, tho drink habit" Thereby re
claiming some OF the poor souls she
has driven to a..
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1908-09-18
IN THE OLD MILITIA DAYS.

Captain, you will appear on b
parade ground with your company at
ten o'clock for inspection"
Sorry, colonel. but you'll have to
postpone It till tomorrow! | prom
ised my wife that she could use the
cannon to-day for a churn!"
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1908-09-18

A rich citizen Of Lincoln, Neb..
tried to kill his wife because she
would not talk to him as much as he
desired. Further proof of his insanity
is afforded by the fact that he at
tempted to commit suicide immediate
" afterward.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1908-09-18

A man in New York ate so earl Of
cern in one evening, consuming a
pound OF butter in the process. The
fact that he appeared to suffer no in.
convenience from this meal may be
regarded as classifying him zoolOg.
ically.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1908-09-18

Carlyle said: "A dislike Of noise Is
4 easur Of civilization" and the
neglect to protect a people against un.
necessary noises. declares the Ohio
State Journal, is an indication of a
crude and ignorant government.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1908-09-18

Another pleasing feature Of the
~auroplAn~ 10 that you rat look At H.
~ Il sails over your head. without
having to dls sand gu, ~ your eyes
AftcFaRrd.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1908-09-18

Some New Workers who would rath.
er be contrary than compromise a
hairs breadth have gone to law over
rs cents. We suspect the lawyers
did not take the case for half the
amount of a successful judgment.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1908-09-18

. II Is said that lzZet Pasha should
not be permitted to find asylum in
this country because he has three
wives. That may be the very reason
why he is most in need OF asylum.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1908-09-18

SO the auto is not only putting a
crimp in the horses business, but de-
priving those that remain In the har.
ness Of their ancient privilege of un-
ming away. Soon 1t will be: 10. the
Door horse"
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1908-09-18

A drssslA nsin taa stta a ais sd
~as msass tffs = siitA Tho mait
tassi base hurr rusas q, = hish fa's
ct sse~a nuost1A tfaias Goa1
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1908-09-18

A western s,cnogrnpher has brough,
suit against her employer because
the Office chair was 30 high that II
hurt her spine. 4 little thing to get
her back an about.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1908-09-18

eAe l,s,s pta H Hos tspt -
.~sue, a" ..ur $3.50 a'sn o. r.pvss
. uFif ,ut ts
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1908-09-18

fs5aa u slsaa1tf Eel afav So
smtatats talaafs O. Nhne - WeH
ttts n tass tsh lsasA to rae }At'sa
Gee ses aver
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1908-09-18

a New York musical comedy author
recently lost several manuscripts by
fire. This will make the work on the
stage manager that much easier in
conducting rehearsals.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1908-09-18

A. tiiihojs tsufossyf sant Ne
iaAiis eiosrd against tain iates n'os
'he msa -Ant o. fob political liirfa
taso o, one 81, is chief isalstes'
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1908-09-18

"s,t t.v, - uaauart -,
A. ts h.tft tsat5oH ttsee Ne Estss'
Na tuta q t,nns ~ . Ht rtt
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1908-09-18

Fet rcsahiisE a pfar,icai joso .
Chicago man SAs ,hfonn from y
,hlri story window and tilci u II
q rafu gift tn fnuu ~h~n ~ laugh
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1908-09-18

r,sssA aaauuas. sbta8 Aeve'u
ts sssa . lass ~ss ns,n rssfsrf st.
sAs sa1ss da.ts s,4ss at aatas tass
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1908-09-18
Important 70 Mothers.


Borem-She wasn't at home when I
called, so I left my card
Miss Pepprey-Yes, she "a telling
me she considered it so thoughtful Of
you.
Borem-To leave my card?
Miss Pepprey-No: to call when she
wasn't at home.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1908-09-18

is not absolute zero. and the problem
remains unsolved.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1908-09-18

Mrs. Winslow's sosthing Syrup.
For children ~testhing, softsns the gums, reduces
nAmaation. anAys pain. carss wind colin nc abosd-.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1908-09-18

General. che dearest things ara
those which are advertised free.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1908-09-18

Anyway. the man who borrows trou-
BILE isn't asked to return it.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1908-09-18
~ ysses 81 saesaess.
-~s-s.-sssss. % sssse- sss.s ~ SO
tssNs NY

W. rsos pspn So Vine 81.
r~sftna'ts nhta ssys srsr mar.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1908-09-18

Many q man believes In eternal pun
ishment--for hts neighbor.
The Miller sun. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 190?-19??, 1908-01-04
Notice..S50 Reward.

We, the undersigned, as
the executive COMMITTEES of
the Citizens League, Miller,
S. ID. do hereby offer $50
reward to any person or
persons furnishing informa-
ton leading to the arrest
and conviction of any per-
son or persons, for selling,
furnishing or giving away
Intoxicating liquors illegally
within the limits of the city
of Miller, S. Oak. Said re-
ward to be paid in cash as
soon as conviction can be
secured.
O. w. Butterfield
G. I'll. Carroll
G. G. Briggs
E. j. Miller
w. /. Raffety
Executive Committee of
the Citizens League of Mil
Ter, S. d.
The Miller sun. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 190?-19??, 1908-01-04
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE.

The Christian Scientists
hold regular Sunday and
min-week services at their
Reading-room in the Whit
comb block. Sunday, 100
a. M, Wednesday, 1870 p.
m. All are cordially in
vited.
The Miller sun. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 190?-19??, 1908-01-04
Church and Society
Notices. .
CHRISTIAN.

CHhID IIAN.
Social meeting at II;
Sunday School at IL; En-
deavor at $50 in the even
ing.
The Miller sun. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 190?-19??, 1908-01-04
1Oc to S1.5O

you need ANYTHING line call on would please much A. H. CHI
order We for al '"s ' Miller
The Miller sun. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 190?-19??, 1908-01-04

Toilet Articles,
{ Syringes,
Soaps, Perfumery
The Dickinson press., 1908-05-30
Brand Books

If you want the North Dakota brand
book for 25c., call at the PRESS Office.
This office has 100 of these books on
hand, the same kind that formerly sold
for $500 to $500 per copy, and to those
who pay n year in advance for the
PRESS the books will be furnished at
&C., or mailed to any address for $50.
The price of the PRESS is $3.50; the
book and the PRESS, s1.75, and o {. ad-
ditional if the book is mailed. The offer
is good to both old and new subscrib.
ers. You can't afford to be without a
2oo-page we'll bound brand book, con-
tanning $500 brands, that costs but 25c.,
when taken in connection with the
PRESS.
The brands in the North Dakota
brand book we're taken from the official
records at Bismarck, and when the edi.
ton is exhausted it is not likely that
another book will be issued. The stock.
men are To- scarce in these days. tt
The Dickinson press., 1908-05-30
MIDWAY ITEMS

Peter Oberg was in the Bad Lands
during the storm.
Ed. Norsby does not seem to get over
the lameness in his knee.
Ed. Remillard is breaking for home
steaders and does fine work.
Henry Reveling is working up a fine
trade, as everybody has found out that
he is a frst-class blacksmith, and very
reasonable in price.
Elmer Robinson, the mail carrier, has
been expecting his family for quite
awhile. They have been spending the
winter in their old home in Wisconsin.
Peter Johnson is having a serious time
with blood poisoning in his finger, the re-
suit of an injury by a rusty nail. He has
been in Belfeld for treatment for two
weeks.
The storm of the Goth did considerable
damage around here. There was great
mortality among the sheep, especially
the young lambs. Many people were
disappointed to find the wild fruit de-
stroyed. The plum and cherry trees
we're in full bloom when the cold sleet
killed the blossoms.
The Dickinson press., 1908-05-30

engaged in the hotel business in Taylor.
Mr.. Berry wal one of the best known
wool growers in the state and for .aaQood
many year,, had been a~esuccessful breed
er of fine sheep at his ranch northeast Of
the town. His many friends will regret
to learn of his death.
On May II the first commencement
exercises of the Taylor public school
were held in Christen's hall. The hall
decorated in purple and gold. the class
color. The graduates, Arthur Law
head, Ida Peterson, Tilda Eiken, Mary
Eiken, Celestine Tracey, Harry Tracey,
Ada Lewis and VIM. Madison. marched
in while the orchestra played. Their
motto, "Ever Onward and Upward" was
Hastily placed over the rostrum. After
TildaI Eiken read the history of the class,
Prof. Fait introduced Mr.. Patterson, who
gave a very instructive and interesting
lecture to the graduates, impressing upon
them the thought that their educational
work had just begun. Mr.. Patterson's
subject for the occasion was "Words
Fifty Spoken" After the lecture Arthur
Lawhead recited the valedictory. County
Supt. RAIDER, in we'll selected words. then
presented the graduates with their dip.
Tomas. He took occasion to say that the
school work done here was surpassed
in no place in the county. A just pride
to our community, school board and the
untiring work of Principal Fait,
intermediate teacher. Miss Alvig, and
primary, Miss Lawhead, in the past year.
1t is pleasing to observe the interest
taken by our citizens in educational work
as shown by the large attendance at the
exercises and the closest attention mani
tested, all of which was fully appre.
ciated by the faculty and school board.
Mrs. Larson sang a pretty song and
the orchestra played soft music while
the audience congratulated the gradu-
ates. We are pleased to learn that Mr..
Fait will be with US another year.
The Dickinson press., 1908-05-30
TAYLOR NEWS,

Andy Knudson was in Dickinson,
this week.
Cashier Courtney was in Dickinson,
Saturday.
Jack Wiech was greeting Taylor friends
Tuesday.
Col. Williams drove to Richardson,
Wednesday.
A. L. Esse was in Dickinson between
trains Monday.
Teddy Hartung was down from Dick
inson last Monday.
Vern Baker had business at the county
capital Monday.
Captain Wade from Halliday was in
the last of the week.
Miss Susie Bailey from Rockspring is
now assisting at the hotel.
Abe Knudson was a west bound pas.
senger Monday evening.
Olaf Kyseth and Frank Ostewin were
in from Marshall, Friday.
Miss Guine Alvig is now teaching
Norwegian school at Jasperson's
Prof. Fait left Friday for Manager
where he will spend his vacation.
xdvlOI OldlC DdIA udS UCCu OCSlk~
mated depositary for Dunn county.
Ray Watkins from Rockspring was
calling on Taylor friends Wednesday.
John David from south of Dickinson is
renewing old time acquaintance at Tay.
lor.
Oscar Baker returned to his home in
Halliday last Saturday after spending
several days in Taylor.
Albert Carlson, w. D. Klingler, Alfred
Peterson and Ed. Taylor were in from
Rockspring, Wednesday.
Miss Josephine Lewis arrived home
last Sunday from Colgate, where she
closed a successful term of school.
Miss Ida Peterson returned to her
home in Rockspring, Monday, after hav-
ing attended school in Taylor the past
year.
A. o. Nasset from Rainy Butte was in
Saturday and hauled out the rest of his
furniture; his father and mother accom-
panied him home, to remain permanent
fy.
Mrs. Larson has a class of beginners
in Norwegian which she teaches in the
forenoon, and Rev. Larson has n in
the afternoon; quite a number are at
tending.
A number of the most popular citizens
of Taylor are trying to set a good exam.
pie for the young men of our city and at
the same time cut down expenses, and
have quit smoking.
(, Among those who went out to their
claims were Miss Jersin and niece, Dag
mer, Capt. Siverts, John Gunnalls, the
Henry Brademeyer and Chas. Gutmann
families, Ed. Holland and Miss Emma
Visited.
Deep Creek was so high last Wednes.
day that Mr. Abelman could not cross,
so returned with the mail in the evening
and made another attempt the next day
when it had dropped down so he could
cross.
The sudden death of A. B. Berry oc.
cured the morning of May % at the home
of his daughter, Mrs. Maple Frost, a,
Railway, N. J. Mr.. Berry went east a
few weeks ago, visiting his younges,
daughter, Mrs. C. G.. St. Clement, in Chi
cago en- route. He was suffering with
asthma and heart trouble when leaving
home, but his condition was not supposed
to be critical. Mrs. Berry went to Dick.
inson last Friday and took the limited
east in the evening. Mr. and Mrs. Der.
ry were among the pioneer settlers Of
Stark county and for some time were
The Dickinson press., 1908-05-30
WHOOP1NG COUGH.

"In February our daughter had the
whooping cough. MI. Lane, of Hart
land, recommended Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy and said it gave his
customers the best of satisfaction. We
found it as he said, and can recommend
it to anyone having children troubled
with whooping cough" says Mrs.
A. Goss, of Durand, Mich. For sale by
all druggists. rs,
The Dickinson press., 1908-05-30

Job printing The Press.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-01-31
~ &c .oLd curIosIty sh0p."

TO ba the Identical building described
by fhe great English novelist, never
Ihclcss they had the satisfaction OF
.oc'ae one Of the Oldest buildings in
This very old city,
Hut few weeks hence will see an
anl of it Already bright red bills are
u'astered aI over the little shop an
nounc'ng The removal of the waste
paper business. which at the present
moment occupies the front room, and
0f the souvenir business which pros
ners 500 greatly in The stufy low
ceIlnecd room in the rear Irrespec-
tive ol The question of its authenticity,
one may sincerely mourn its approach
ing disappearance. for it is such old
places that go far TO make the Eng
Ush metropolis So interesting and pop
uiar with fho American tourist.
"The old Curiosity shop is one Of
a Trio of fakes in London which have
made a lot of money out of foreign
ers. Americans chiefly. through their
claim to ancient lineage and historical
associations. The Cheshire Cheese, a."
in Fleet street where you can see Dr.
lohns0us alleged fav0rite chair and
The smudee ON the wall. head high.
supposed to have been left by his
greasy wig and the barber shop at No.
u Fleet street said to have formerly
been the palace of Henry VIII and
Cardinal Wolsey are the other two
of this interesting trio.
Charles Dickens himself disposed Of
The real Old Curiosity Shop before he
finished the book Of that name. For
does De not tell as that many years
after HE death of Little Nell Kit Wis.
tied the Site OF The old shop. which
had then given place TO the march Of
improvements and was occupied by a
broad thoroughfaro? Charles Dickens
fhe younger has also declared that
there is no truth I'm the claim OF the
building which IS now to disappear.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-01-31
FARMER EASY FOR
THIEVING BEARS
ROBBED OF APPLES, CORN AND
HONEY BECAUSE HE FEARED
A FINE IF HE SHOT.
COSTS HIM HIS DOG, TOO
When He Discovers His Right TO XIII
Maraudng Bruins Suddenly Va
moose-Has Not Seen
Them Since.

Trout Run. Pa.-Michael CromIster
an aged farmer I'm the Wild Hobs,
mountain district, has suffered severe
iy from the ravages Of a family of
black bears. which he was not permit
ted to XIII under the game laws.
Cromister IS past 20 years OF age
He and his aged wife live alone ON q
small farm, their house being nearly
two miles away from the nearest
neighbor, while just beyond their
place begins the wild wooded scope
that extends far away into southeast
ern Tloga county. embracing the
famous Blockhouse and Nauvoo hunt
ing territory. Cromister has been q
hunter and trapper an his life, and has
many a nick IN the butt of his old
fashioned rifle to show the number of
deer and bear slain. He is still sure
shot. despite bis years.
About two months ago Dee read in
his county newspaper that farmer
in the Nauvoo country had been ar-
rested, and fined $50 under the proyis-
ions Of the new game law for killing q
back bear. This bear was believed TO
Dee one that had killed two sheep be-
longing TO the farmer I'm question but
as the farmer had no proof of idcuu
fcatOn he could not have the lne ne.
mitted. Old Mr. Cromister did not
know that the law permits the killing
of thieving bears when caught upon
the premises.
Three weeks ago. one night the
Cromisters We're awakened by the loud
barking of their dog. which was
chained TO a kennel i'm the yard The
old man, lighting a lantern. went down
TO investigate and found that a fam
lily Of black bears. three I'm an. had
taken possession Of a red astrakan APP
pie tree just over the fence from the
house. and while one of the thieves
was up among the boughs shaking the
fruit down the other two We're greed
lily devouring It, He started for bis
rife. then thought of the Nauvoo
farmer who was arrested and fined fol
killing a bear, and concluded that he
hadn't $3.50 TO waste on three bears
though he and Mrs Cromister had
reckoned on making five dollars clear
OF the apples on that red asrasan
tree. He set the dog loose. bat The |
bears turned on the animal Next the |
bear in the tree broke a fine limb from /
the trunk and practically ruined The /
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-01-31
oLD DICKENS FAKE TO GO.
Spurious "Old Curiosity Shop" in Lon
don VIII Be Torn Down.

London Who knows how much
money has been made ont of that ven
cradle London fake. The Old Curiosi-
ty Shop. 600 Lincoln's Inn Fields. with
the spurious legend. "lmmortalized by
Charles uichcns?" II has reaped a
dch harvest out OF its bogus reputa.
uon. but an speculatons as TO the
exact amount would be mere guess
work. Despite the Obvious fact that
30 is not what &c pretonds to be, and
may en- mo- way resemble the shop Of
Little Ncls" grandfather, the old
building can truthfully lay claim to
upward of 300 years of life. And
while the thousands of enthusiastic
Americans who have been in the habit
nf visiting it every year may have
been under q delusion in supposing it