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Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1908-11-06
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When Alzora Dunn had shaken the
dust of Brattleville from her feet
literally, for 1t was a hot, dry summer
and departed for Chicago, Gus Mitch.
ell of course had been at the railroad
station to see her Off.
Brattleville boosted only 700 fnhabit-
ants and the celluloid collar was stlli
REGARDED with favor In its society cir
cIes. Around his ~celluloid collar Gus
wore a narrow black string tie with
crumpled ends and there was a photo-
praph button of AlZora in the lapel or
his coat. He also had abalone shell
cufr links. In spite Of this he had a
good, square jaw and a o IN MS
ewes that a woman could trust. tie
had n heroic smile on his face as he
crushed Alzora's fingers ut parting.
You're sure, Zory?" he asked, a
trife TREMENDOUSLY. 'There isn't any
hone for me? You don't carer"
For an instant Alzora Dunn, her yell
low hair shining in the sun, her pretty,
frivolous face pink with the excitement
Of her departure, felt a sudden qualm.
Ever since she could remember Gus
had tagged around after her. VI
course she liked him-but marry him,
never!
or late she had felt that she was
horn TO shine in higher circles. The
letters of a girl friend who had gone to
Chicago and was a clerk In the store
where a position now awaited Alzora
had caused her to look at Brattleviiie
with scornful eyes. h s%huddered 20
think that she might still be stupidity
measuring ribbons in Gus Mitchelrs
fathers general store had 1t not been
for Carries letters.
When Alzora spoke to Gus at parting
1t was as from a great height, ending
down to one in a lowly rut, one for
whom she had a friendly. plying re-
gard.
.No. Gus she said. II like you and
oil that-but I don't love you!"
The train whistled long as 1t spun
across the bridge. As Gus Mitchell
stood watching it with a lump in his
throat he thought of Afzora at picnics.
at parties. in his buggy, laughing up
at him.. lie ndQ IelL suc SdhcA Min
and it came hard.
Alzora rarely thought Of Gus the first
few weeks in Chicago. The newness,
the excitement, the rush dominated her
entirely, and underneath ran the cur
rent of expectation. Hadn't a girl at
the white goods counter upstairs mar
ried only the previous week a travelling
man who made $1,000 a year. There
were six In Alzora's family n never
had her fathers income exceeded 5000.
Only two-and $1,000 each to spend
Not that Alzora was distinctly mer-
cenary. but such things were like fairy
tales to her.
1t was not long before the foorwalk-
er in her department began finding that
the best vantage point for him was
near A~lzora's counter. AT first 1t made
her nervous, for the girls stood rather
In " Of him. Then her coquetry as
serted itself when she found nine times
yout of ten that II she looked up he
was looking at her.
Gee. Hatton's struck. isn't he?"
Carrie said to her at last. Never no.
;;eed q girl befor-too ssaek-ap for Us
He can't keep his eyes on you!"
Alscea blushed. Hattou was very
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1908-11-06

China Is a laborious job. A stack OF
round masonry is set up and followed.
The beans or grain is dumped in n
then rolled to the proper degree OF
c~oarseness or otherwise. Two persons
operate the roller and, like the Indians.
he men have no scruples against as
signing the women to the task, a task
comparable only with the treadmill.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1908-11-06
SCOPE OF MANS WORK.
BY Prof. Kenyon L.. Butferfeid.

The sharp distinction sometimes drawn be-
tween vocational studies and culture studies
is already being modified. Some time 1t may
be obliterated. Probably we shall have a new
definition Of culture. At any rate, vocation
hereafter is to be glorifed not only for what it
contributes 20 national and Individual pros
perity, but for it's educational possibilities.
Vocation is not merely technique. 1t is not
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1908-11-06

scribed by a celebrated artist who had
the honor of painting her portrait as
one of ssingularly sweet wistful sad
ness" Her hair, which is bronze
gold in shade is luxuriant and long,
and in its striking beauty makes a TT
ting crown to the charming ensemble
Of face and figure.-Russian Dispatch.
Or a Duet.
She-Married life should be one
sweet
He-Yes, like one of Mendelssohn1
without words-Boston Transcript
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1908-11-06

There - AliThthouse TO every "a mile.
Il coast Id England, to every "a miles in
Irsland md 10 every 30 miles in Scotland.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1908-11-06

merely breadwlrning. At its best 1t is a form OF social
service In which the whole man Is engaged. 1t relates
itself to most of the Individual demands for growth and
even more vitality to the social demands Of family and
Of state and of civil society. Hence we shall discover
a way of making vocational training also a liberal train
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1908-11-06

hope, driver. you will not run
arsway with me 2,
Bless yer. no, NUM- Tv-a got a
wife and six kills at home already"
London Opinion.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1908-11-06
C.nrinn /. Shy.

tn. c-ar,na of Russia is said by peo-
rle who know her well to be very shy.
and 10 usually sit with her yes cast
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1908-11-06
pink TEA" DIPLOMACY.

By Spencer EDDY
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1908-11-06

a mole win strive to death a . daN
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1908-11-06

set. after a pause, 'the words you have
just used-'death-bed statement-seem to
me something very solemn. indisputable,
irrevocable but l must beg you to re-
member that YOU poor mother was a very
weak woman and a very exacting wife.
She was offended with my brother for his
adoption OF an orphan girl. l have heard
her hold forth about her wrongs nan a
time. vaguely, not daring to accuse him
before me: but still l could understand
the drift of her thoughts. She may have
nurscd these vague suspicious until they
seemed to her like positive facts and on
her death bed. her brain enfeebled by i'll
ness, size may awe made direct assertions
upon no other ground than those long
cherished suspicious and the silent jeal-
ousies of years. l do not think, Mildred.
YOU ought to take any decisive step upon
the evidence of your mothers jealousy.
My mother spoke with conviction. She
must have known something-shc must
have had some proof. But even if it
were possible she could lave spoken so
positively without snny other ground than
Jealous feeling, there are other facts that
cry ALOUD to sme. evidences to which I
dare not shut my eyes. Fay must have
belonged 10 some one, aunt" pursued Mil
dred. with growing ea~rnestness, clasping
her hands upon Miss Faussets arm as
they sat side by side in the gathering
darkness. There must have been som
reason-and a strong one--for her pres
ence in our house. My father was not a
man to act upon caprice. never remem-
her any foolish, or frivolous act of his in
all the years of my girlhood. He was a
man of thought and purpose: he did moth
Ing without n motive. He would not
III i charged himself with the care OF
that poor girl unless he had considered
i his duty to protect her"
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1908-01-03
Notice of Sheriff's Sale Under
Special Execution.
Under

Public notice Is hereby given. that by spec
ial execution issued out OF the county court
OF sedgwick county. Colorado. on the third
day OF December. A. z. 1907. in a certain ac-
tion therein pending. wherein c. F. Parker is
plaintiff, and John Stokesbary and the un-
known heirs and assigns Of John Stokesbary.
and the unknown heirs and assigns Of Aman-
da Stokesbary. L, W. Tulleys. trustee. and
the unknown successors in trust of l.. w,
Tulieys. l., W. Tullcys and and the unknown
heirs and assigns OF L, ". Tuileys and Burn
ham. Tulleys a Co.. and the unknown success
sors and assi.ns OF Burnham. Tulleys x Co.
are defendants. Iwill, as am ordered by said
special execution. sell at public sale for cash
TO the highest and best bidder at the south
front door of the court house in Julesburg.
>edswick county, Colorado, at ten o'clock In
the forenoon on the 4th day of January. a. d.
1905, the following described lands, situate
lying and being in the county OF Sedgvick
and state Of Colorado. to-wt: The South
west Quarter tSW NJ OF Section Fourteen
l4), Township Nine 90 North, Range Forty
seven ti1) West of the Sixth Principal Merld-
ian. or SO much thereof as is necessary for the
purpose OF satisfying said special execution
costs of sale.
In witness whereof. ] have hercunto set my
hand this Sd day of December, a. d. 1907
c. l.. MORGAN. sheriff
of Sedgwick County, Colorado.
First publication in The Grit-Advocate Dec.
Il. 1907. Last publication Jan. g. 1905.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1908-01-03
Contest Notice.
Department of the Interior. United States
Land Office, Sterling. Colorado. October
October 2l lfaII.

Department of the Interior. United states
Land Office, sterling. Colorado. October
October % lfJ..
A sufficient contest affidavit having been
filed IN this Office by OMer c. Flora. contest
ant. against Homestead Entry No. 1896. made
January l3. l9J.. for Southwest Quarter Sec
tiOn II. Township North. Range 4; West, by
John W, Chute. con,estee. in which 1t is al
legged that John W. Chute has no habitable
house on said tract. has not broken. plowcd
or cultivated said tract or any portion there
of. has wholly failed to establish residence
thereon and has abandoned said tract for a
period of more than six months last past. and
all of said conditions exist at the present
time: and that said alleged absence from the
said land was not due to his employment in
the army. navy or marine corps of the United
states as private soldier. officer. seaman or
marine, during the war with spain. or during
any other war in which the United states may
be engaged. said parties are hereby notified TO
appear respond and offer evidence touching
said allegation at 10 o'clock u. n. on January
=. 1905 before county judge, Julesburg. Colo
rado. and that final hearing Will be held at ~
O'Clock "a. IN. on January 10. 1865. before the
Rrgister and Receiver at the United states
Land Office in Sterling, Colorado.
The said contestant having. in a proper atfi
davit, filed November 81. 1907. set forth facts
which show that after due diligence personal
service OF this notice can not be made, 1t Is
hereby ordered and directed that such notice
be given by due and proper publication.
E. f. Armour Register.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1908-01-03
DUCKS ON a SPREE.
Trick of Young Girl Yields Good Finan
CtaI Returns.

The. l5-ye4r-old daughter of farm
er living on the shores Of Chesapeake
bay, where wild ducks are found in
greater numbers than anywhere else
III the United States, has proved her.
self better hunter than any of the
men who make living by it. She no
uced that at one spot hundreds Of
ducks came ashore to eat the sorrel
plant. She got peck Of corn, soaked
1t for two days in whisky. and then
at night scattered ii on the ground
Her father laughed at the idea, but
he laughed too soon The next morn.
ing large number Of the dncks came
ashore for the snrrcl. but took the
corn instead The resui. was that
over so Of th~uI were made so drunk
Ihat they were easily CAPTURED on the
shore or by boat, and The girl made
over S25 at one haul Perhaps ducks
shouldn't be tempted to become
drunkards. but it is certainly an easy
and profitable way to gather them
in for the market. The wonder is
If the people who eat them will also
become hilarious?
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1908-01-03
HOW DIPHTHERIA is CONTRACTED.

HOW DIPHTHERIA Is CONTRACTED.
One often hears the expression, my
child caught IA severe cold which de
velopei into diphtheria," when the
truth was that the cold had simply left
the little one particularly susceptible
to the wandering diphtheria germ.
When Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
is given it quickly cures the cold and
lessons the danger of diphtheria OF
any other germ disease being contract
ed. For sale by all druggists.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1908-01-03
Rerloirber Alee ,o.IenaaaR

y !.nAr te that some Of the ysx.nt1.r
generation are inclined to forKeA tlAr
dabt they owe to the pioneers, and
even To scor at their influence and
ideals. If this Is true 1t is unfortunate,
and there is all the more reason for
the Derpei'ntion of pioneer associa-
tions and the welding CT pioneer in.
flueuce. To belong to such an organ
lzation is to be inscribed on a role of
most title of nobility The sons and
grandsons Of these sturdy men and
women should cherish their history
and traditions and preserve them from
oblivion
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1908-01-03

department OF the Interior. United States
Land Office. Sterling. Colorado, November
IA. 1907.
A sufficient contest affidavit having been
filed In this office by Richard f. Bennett,
contestant, against Homestead Entry No,
A4s. made July -. 1906. for Northwest
Quarter Section 2. Township North. Range
- West by John A. Rechelt, con-
testee. in which it is alleged that John A.
Reichelt has failed to establish a residence
on said land within six months after date OF
entry or at any other time and has wholly
abandoned same for a period Of more tina IN
SIX months last past. and that So i'd alleged q b.
sence from the said land was not due to his en-
pioyment IN the army, navy or marine corps
OF the United states as Il private soldier off,
GER, seaman Or marine during the war with
spain or during any other war in which the
th1;ed states may be engaged. said parties
alt hereby notified to appear. respond and
ofrr evidence tonching said allegation at 10
O'Clock a. M onJanuary 20. 1905. before the
kfgiStes and Receiver at the United States
Land O'llce In Sterling. Colorado.
me Said contestant having. In a proper
aitdav1t. flied November 1. 1907. set forth
facts which show that after due diligence
personal service of this notice can not be
made. it Is hereby ordered and directed that
such notice he given by due and proper pub
lication.
f. E. Armour, Register
First publication in The Grt-Advocate Dec
IL. 1907. Last publication Jan. n, 1905
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1908-01-03
Stationery Proposals,

Notice is hereby given that sealed
bids will be received by the Board of
County Commissioners of Sedgwick
county, Colorado, until Saturday,
December 2Sth, 1907, at 10 O'Clock a.
N. for the purpose OF furnishing the
county with books, blanks and sta
tionery, and county supplies for the
year 1905.
BY order of the Board of County
Commissioners
Norah b. Redford, County Clerk.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1908-01-03

Value OF improvements on this land as ap
praised BY this department. 80 ,,552..33.
Owner Of improvements, G. +. Parker
.IuleSburg. Colorado.
Sale application No 2l09.
No land will be sold at less than the mini
mum price per acre, as given above. The
parcels will be sold in the above order. and
each tract will be sold as described abOve-be
the same more or less
Terms OF payment to be cash on day OF sale.
If the purchaser does not own the improve
mentS. lie must pay for the same at sale.
Purchaser must be a citizen OF the United
States. or one who has declared his intention
| OF becoming such. and must pay apprAise-
| ment and advertising fees. ia. .,
J JOHN +. VIVIAN. Register
State Board Of Land Commissioners H1
First publication in The Grit Advocate, Dec,
&. 1907. Last publication Dec. q, 1907.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1908-01-03
Notice for Publication.

Department of the Interior. Land Office at
Sterling. Colorado. November u, 1907,
Notice Is hereby given that Howard p.
nrummOnd. of Sedgwick Colorado, has filed
notice of his intention to make final commuta-
proof In support OF his claim, viz: Home
stead Entry No. 2633 made Oct. 3, 1903. for
the East One half Northeast Quarter, East
One-ilalf Southeast Quarter Section2 Town
ship North. Range Al West. and that said
proof will be made before Register or Re
cei"er, at Sterling. Colorado, on January +.
1905.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultiva-
tion of the land, viz: Peter A. Donaldson. of
Sedgwlck. Colo; Egbert B. Donaldson, Of
SedgWick. Colo: Herbert II. Dee. Of Haxtun.
Colo: Abner b. Fleming. of IiaXtun, Colo
3 F. F.. Armour Register.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1908-01-03
Hourglasses for Pulpits,

The Commute sermon is pureiv
modern invention, as is moved by tho
number OF pulpit hourglasses that
are still to be found iD many old
churches. In the register OF St. Cath
er'nes, Aldeate, the following entry
dated 1864, ocCnrst Paid ID an hour
glass that hanged by the pulpit, where
the preacher doth make sermon.
that he may know how the hour pass
eth away, one shilling" A modern
pulpit glass--i'roba bly, the only one
of its hnd--is to be found in the
Chapel Royal. Savoy. 1t rs an lS-min
ute glass, AM WAS hled in the
chapel on Its restoration In 1867
Wa01Bninst e- Gazette,
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1908-01-03
srinand.s New Means Of Extortion

Even creMatiur has been made to
siIbserVe the purposes of the brigand
in a manner in which those Interested
Guaht 60 take note Al StraShin'g
there is Il eremnturIum With a iepos-
itory for uvrg attached From this
place there ''s1r, cared some days
a"n the U~n containing the ashes of
two members Of a wealthy family
named Borle The police have been
qu'te unable 10 obtain any clue but
the family were called up by teIe.
phone the rth"r evening and notified
that the restoration Of the urn would
cost them 5.900.-London Globe.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1908-01-03
Notice for Publication.

Department of the Interior. Land Office at
Sterling. Colorado. November IL. 1907.
Notice is hereby given that Charles Drum
of his intention to make final commuta ton
prof in support of his claim. viz: Homestead
Entry No. PAS made May 10. 1893 for the
Northwest Quarter section q. Township 10
North. Range Il West, and that said proof
will be made before Register or Receiver. al
Sterling, Colorado. on January !. 1905.
He names the following witnesses TO prove
his continuous residence upon, and cultiva-
ton of, the land. viz: Peter A. Donaldson,
Of Sedgwick. Colo: Egbert b. Donaldson, of
Sedgwick. Colo: Herbert u. Dee. of llaxtun.
Colo. Abncr Il. Fleming. OF HaXtun. Colo.
Z. Il. Armour. kegister.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1908-01-03

When the S cmrch. Heart or Nd
new nerves get weak then these Or
oans always fail. Don't drug the
Stomach, nor stimulaee the Heart or
Kidneys. Tha. is simply makesh'1t.
Get = rrescriltion known 70 Drugg'ste
everywhere as DR.. Shoop's Restora-
tive. The Restorative Is prepared ex-
nressly for these weak inside nerves.
Strengthen these nerves, build them
up with Dr.. Shrops Restnrative-tah-
lets or liqmid-nnd see how quickly
help will come. Free sample test sent
IN request by DR.. Shoop, Racine, Wis
Your health is surely worththis simple
test. Sold by Ilonscr Drug Co.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1908-01-03
Administrators Notice.

Estate OF Harriet Il. Petersen. Deceased.
The undersigned. having been appointed
administrator of the estate of Harriet Il.
Petersen late Of the county of SedEwick in
the state of Colorado, deceased. hereby gives
notice that he will app"ar before the county
court Of said county. at Mle court house in
.IulcSburg in said county at the January
term. 1905, on the last Monday in January
next. at which time all persons having claims
against said estate are notified and requested
to attend for the purpose of having the same
adjusted. All persons indebted to said estate
are requested to make immediate payment
to the undersigned.
Dated at JulesburG this llth day OF Decem-
Der. A. u. 1907.
Peter Petersen. Administrator.
First publication In The Grit-Advccate Dec.
IL. 1907. Last publication Jan. IL. locS.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1908-01-03
Notice for Publication.

Department of the Interior Land Office st
sterling. Colorado, November l3, 1907.
Notice is hereby given that Johnnie T.
Strobie. of Julesburg. Colorado, has filed no.
tice of his Intention to make final commuta-
t!on proof in support OF his claim. viz: Home
stead Entry No. 31t3 made October q. 1895. for
the Southeast Quarter Section 80 Township
II North. Range - West. ana that said proof
Will be made before a. II. Miller, county
Judge. at Julesburs, Colorado. on December
"a. 1907.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultiva-
tion of. the land. viz: Jacob kIist, Albert
E. Pau. Fred F.. Miller, Rudolph Nengebauer.
all of Julesburr. Colorado.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1908-01-03
Wvmen and Elevator Service,

A man who has Il faculty tor statis.
ties has made out statcmsnt to tho
effect that 1t takes twice as long to
transport women in elevators rs men,
because they take lo.se1 to Sr, off
and on. and he says nn that account
the elevator service Is slower where
women are carried UP aud dow CHI.
cagO Daily News.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1908-01-03

Trial Catarrh treatments are being
mailed out free, on request, by Dr..
shoop, Racine, Wis. These tests are
proving to the people-without Il pen
hy's cost-the great value of this sci
entltic prescription known to druggists
everywhere as Dr. Shoop's Catarrb
Remedy. Sold by Hoosier Drug Co.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1908-01-03
Notice For Publication.
Department o: the Interior. Land Office
Startling. Colorado. November p 1907.

Sterling. Colorado. November ID. 1907.
Notice Is hereby given that Cyrus T. Lingo,
Of Sedgwick. Colorado. has filed notice oJhi 5
Intention to make final commutation proof In
support Of his claim. viz iomstead Entry
No. 3sls, made October Is 1906, for the North
east Quarter of Section 30. Township 10 NJ.
Range Is w. and that said proof will be made
before a. ii. Miller. county judge. at Jules
burg. Colorado, on January II, 1905
icnames the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultiva-
ton of. the land. viz:
Don A. Durham. OF Sedgwick. Colo; George
4. Fetter. of Sedgwick. Colo: George p
Miller, OF Julesburg. Colo; Samuel Wheatly.
of JulcSDurg. Colo.
f. f, Armour, Register
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1908-01-03

Cough Syrup now from your dealer.
This is good news to mothers who fear
Group and whooping cough. 1t is a
gentle laxative that expels the poison
from the system in the natural way.
Cuts the phlegm and clears the head.
Guaranteed. For sale by Hoosier Drug
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1908-01-03
Sale OF State Lands.

Notice is hereby given that | will sell. at
public auction to the highest responsible bid
der. on the End day of January, 1908 at y. m.
o'clock, at the Office OF The State Board of
Land Commissioners, Capitol Building, Den
Yer, Colorado. the following described lands.
situated in Scdgwck county. Colorado, viz:
Minimum
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1908-01-03
Notice For Publication.

Notice For Publication.
Department OF the Interior. Land Office At
Sterling, Colorado December 5. 1907.
Notice Is hereby given that Walter CafPery.
Of Julesbur9. Colorado, has filed notice OF his
intention to make final Rve-year proof in
support Of his claim. viz: Homestead Entry
No. 234i made September 8. 1904. for the
Southeast Quarter Section 10. Township II
North. Range 43 West. and that said proof
will be made before A. II. Miller county
Judge. 1t JulesburR. Colorado. on January
II. 1908.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon. and cultiva-
tion OF. the land. viz:
Harry Davis, James p. Krum. George E.
McCone. George Clark. all OF JuIesburg,
Colorado.
g. E. E. Armour. Register.