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Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-01-01

TIE finest Coffee Substitute ever
made, has recently been produced by
DR.. Shoop oi Recii g. Wis. You don't
have to b II ittwtnty or thirty min
utes. "pade In minute" says the
doctor. Health Coffee" Is really the
closest Coffee Imitation ever yet pro.
duced Not grain of real coffee In
1t either. Health Coffee Imitation II
made from pure toasted cereals or
grains. with malt. nuts, etc. Really Il
would fool ar expert-wpre he to up-
knowingly driukit for Coffee. j, Med.
Adair.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-01-01
1908


1t is all over now. Nineteen hundred and
seven has come and gone, with all its successes
and failures, it's Joys and it's sorrows.
have had good volume of business and
appreciate greatly the patronage have receiv-
ed at the hands of our good people. Am graft
fled at the prompt and regular manner in which
many have paid their bills This is lest for
all, buyer and seller alike
Lower prices will prevail for 1908 | want
to make it great year for my customers, as
well as for myself. TO do so | must close ND
promptly my business for 1907 Must buy
carefully for the future and for cash collect up
what is still due me, and pay what owe
There ought to be now a general balancing of
accounts with each other all along the line.
Everybody in every branch of life, where there
is any credit, ought to do it, 1t prevents er-
rors, extravaganza, and shows us where we
stand. | notice those who make frequent and
regular settlements prosper, and have the
fayors shown them. Extravaganza or indiffer.
ence to deb, will ruin anybody or any people.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-01-01
For Sale

Thee first class Sets of Furni-
ture and other Household Goods.
r. S. BRUCE,
Nov. 20 Lexington, Va.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-01-01
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
MEN AND ladies

- with ambition should learn Teleg-
raphy. Under the new S-hour law.
which goes into effect next March, over
$4,000 additional telegraphers are re-
quired by the Railroads 10 the United
States. Positions pay flom $50 to $50
per month to beginners. You can quail
ify In or months time. For full de-
tails write to the National Telegraph
Institute, Cincinnati, Ohio.
Jan. 08
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-01-01

Subscrlption Rates In Advance:
One. Year. $1.00 Three Months. 25c
Six Months. SOC Single CopYr.. &c
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-01-01
ADULTERATIONS

used in High Grade Paint cost
usually from twelve to eighteen
dollars per ton. Pure Lead and
Pure Ziuk cost from ninety-fve
to one hundred and twenty dol
lars per ton. Which is the best
paint +?
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-01-01

WANTED, FARM HAND. House
wool, etc, furnished Married
man preferred For particulars, addreOs
ALEX. HARTMAN, Lexington, Va.
Nov. 37-tf
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-01-01
Davis 100 per cent
Pure Paint

that is sold under a guarantee of
absolute purity or the other kind?
Will you still buy the OTHER
KIND, and enrich the manu-
facturer at your expense?
Ask your Dealer and DO NOT BUY
IMPURE Paint
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-01-01

ne deposits OF this Bank shown by reports made to
Comptroller of the Currency during the past year were
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-17
Gaoping Dick Ryder Becomes Gallant the Kings Hgh,v
Bv H. B. MARRIOTT WATS(
Drawings by Joseph Clement Coll

with asperity. Il have been rifled Of many
valuable Jewels, which | should possess
had kept other company than that of chicken
hearts
IT'S fools trick to carry jewels on the Kings
highway says l. These gentlemen of the road
snap their fingers at his Majesty
And you Kings officer to say that!' she said
scornfully.
Faith said L. with laugh, Il make no such
claim to dignity. | am poor civil gentleman, of no
more pretensions than your brave companions
Brave!' she echoed with disdan Five able
bodied men, and never blow among thern!"
Pardon me- madam, interposed the old gentle
man softly; L have already explained that YOU
must not reckon with me- having these five years
certain knowledge if my legs be still my own
At this point the coac.man broke in with gruff
voice. We must be going says he, or maybe
shall have further trouble ere Belbury''
Heavens! would they fay u.s." asked the old
gentleman, lifting his eyebrows Il you. L
have nothing beyond my skin and two very incom-
petent legs
That set me laughing; for the old cock ticked me-
Faith" says l. here is philosopher
Whereupon, like a pistol shot, madam turns upon
me in a fury And who you, sir. that dares
mock at misfortunes9 she cried angry Who
you, that comes swelling with fine feathers and
a cock-a-doodle- doc about assistance. Oh! were
there stuff enough within the four walls of this
rage should fetch you clout for your
impertinence! l fool to have ventured in this
company fool not to have taken my Lord kers-
lakes offer of seat!
The old gentleman looked amused, and glanced
whmscally at me; but sure l liked her spirit,
though l made mockingly.
Faith, gentlemen says /, you have here spirit
enough to regiment crave your Ladyships
pardon; am of a round and locund temper, and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-17

That made me smile, as you
may fancy; and then, turning to
Hoity-Toity, l says, And how
have you Jared, madam"
Now that / regarded her more
closely. l could perceive that she
was very elegant; but she wore
an i'll tempered frown, that set her
beauty askew.
H." says she shrilly, lam in no
mood to indulge wayside curl
osity; unless, indeed, tbs your
business to catch robbers " |
bowed very solemn, and she eyed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-17

| could perceive even IN that light, She wore an ar
of quality But l put her aside moment. and
says l to the with the paunch, What have
YOU LOST says l.
Sir" SAYS he, II am a goldsmith, the which
trade hath in these DAYS sunk so low that
But here Belinda interviewed on him very sharp
For heavens sake" says she mpatiently, spare
the repetition of circumstances! And since
she added with sheer this gentleman is SO good
to promise you assistance specify your guineas
and be done
There were hundred guineas in my bag said
the goldsmith humbly
But at that and it may be because of the hint in
the lady words about me- there came another voice
from t'other side
Il am a merchant Sir. it began.
Perhaps says l, with glance at the lady, We
had better spare that also"
Sir says the Gully, accepting my rebuke, If
you will but save me my two hundred and fifty
guineas, you will place deeply in your debt
Kings officer, like you, should have no difficulty
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-17

1 ]. !:
moon. and till then MIN fVRl I
still as But Calyp M Hh5IEs /
so S hoofs started wether W, CSHfN
bleating nearby and it ran MI fIaENASlk
jumping into the distance, IN rfIIf
with it's silly bell a-tinklng NY Jul iii
round its neck And just N NVRNlYl
upon that the noise of a COM \\>%N4IpsSNN
motion far off came down to >~>S4gIl|lN
me- and pulling up the mare, =
l set my to the valley. N
l knew the coach must be ~
wabbllng along two miles ~
this side of Belbury, and l
reckoned to meet it by the 49,
fork
But this news you may
conjecture, put me IN
taking There none along that road me-
and Creechs lot and twas gall to me to play jackal
to Dan, to anyone else tor the matter of that.
So putting my boots into Calypso, | rode down the
valley at a gallop but had gone no farther than
few hundred PAGES when clatter of nags came up
the road to my left and stopped the roam dead.
l was not to be taken like fool, all agape with
chagrin and held up under the of tall furze
BUSH till all four were by, passing like shadows into
the night, =
crown to my pocket But seeing that vexation
would not serve me, rode on, nightly discounted,
and presently entered the high road near the foot
of the heath Right afore me, and wrapped in the
shadows of black clump of trees, was the hulk of
the stage, out of which proceeded camor of excited
voices When came up with it the coachman was
gathering his rens for start; but at sight of me
rising out of the darkness he dropped 'em again
Save us!" he cried with oath. Here's
Of the gentry!' and stared at me very sullen.
At this exclamation instant silence fell inside
the coach, and then head poked cautiously
through the window
1t is useless, my man., said thin high voice.
I'VE by this plucked to our bare bones and sit
grinning in them
Heaven save us from this accursed heath! l
feared 'twoud be So, says else with
whine
Faith says l, coming to stop alongside, It's
an honor you put upon me l have been mistaken
afore now for his Hghness. and for Jack Ketch too;
but It's the first time | dubbed gentleman of the
highway"
The fellow at the window rolled his eyes over me
without a word, and pretty sharp eyes they
And who may you be. them" says he with queer
smile upon his lean face.
Why, if it comes to that" says in turn " who
the devil may you be!
He scrutnzed me closely. and then, Coach
man." he called, "bestir your horses!
Come, come!" says l, for the old scarecrow
tickled my curiosity, there's need to quarrel
upon our characters. You have had the highwayman
here!
He shrugged his shoulders -Four dirty rascals,
he said; and we re in humor for another
"Lookee! says sharply. Il allow no one to
repeat miStake!
He surveyed me with indifference, smiled and
withdrew his head In that case. he said bluntly,
So tbs i'll to waste yor time and ours.
He was a surly old cock and. but that | knew
Dan must have skinned him close, l would have
dragged him forth and served him according to his
deserts; and, in truth. | half in the mind to
despoil him of of his fine fig but just then
other voice broke in
Sir" says this noodle. if you be an officer
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-17

whips and pistol through each win
dow ere | was out of the ladv's lap.
where, being asleep, the jolt had
thrown me
The exchange was effected, assure
YOU" put in the old man suavelv.
with less noise than if it had been a
tons of my friends here.
Protestations!' says the lady,
breaking her silence, and in voice
rough with anger. There were tears
enough to have touched a heart of
stone, and less resistance than barn
door fowls. A fine company for
escort, forsooth!'
l shot another look at her,-for a
woman, specially if she be beautiful,
tickles my fancy,-and, sure enough,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-06-27

Previous to the republican IA
tional convex ton it was asserted in
some quarters that in case Taft
received the nomination which
seemed so certainly headed his
way, Senator Foraker could in no
way become reconciled to support
him. Now that Taft has won
Senator Foraker, says, IN offering
his congratulations: Under your
administration the welfare of the
country will be assured" and to
the country he says: Secretary
Taft becomes my candidate for the
presidency, and I shall do all / can
to help elect him. Republicans will
now quit contending among them
selves and turn all their guns on
the common enemy"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-06-27
First Communion Services.

Sunday, June 2Stn the children
of St. Clements congregation will
receive their First Holy Com
munion. First mass will be at
a M. Communion services will be-
gin at 8 a. m. The societies will
escort the children from the school
to the church. First seats will be
reserved to the children and their
parents, right center aisle to boys
and men. left center aisle TO girls
and women. Left side aisle is to be
occupied by young ladies and right
side aisle by young men. All are
cordially invited to attend.
After services a copious dinner
will be served at the school hall by
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-06-27
ONE PAPER NEXT WEEK.

The Herald will issue only one
edition, Gnstead of two as usuaD
next week. This is because of
Home Coming week, which will en-
,gage the thoughts and attention of
everybody from Monday morning
until Saturday night. The Herald
has been favored with about all the
business it could handle during the
past few months and our printers
have all worked hard, many times
far into the night in addition to
strenuous work all during the day.
They all want little vacation in
which to have a good time next
week and the publisher believes
that they are entitled TO it. For
that reason the paper will be issued
as usual on Wednesday and the Sat-
rurday edition omitted. next week.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-06-27
THE PASSING OF CLEVELAND.

The death of Grover Cleveland
which occurred athis home in Prince
ton, n. J., last Wednesday morn
ing, removes from the scenes and
activities of life the last living ex
president of the United States His
death had been expected for several
weeks. The Herald prints, else
where in this issue Mr.. CIeveland's
picture and story of his career.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-06-27
An excellent characterization of

An excellent characterization of
Secretary Taft is printed by the De
trot mich. Free Press, which says:
His qualities are a combination of
the qualities of Mr.. Mckinley and
MIR. Roosevelt. His administration
may be assumed to be an epitome
of the Roosevelt and Mckinley ad-
ministration. With the distinctive
problems of each of those admins
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-06-27
SHERIFF'S SALE

IN Circuit Court for Grant County, wiscon-
sin.
John G. Clark & S. n. Taylor. co-partners
Plaintiffs.
Frank NJ MathewSon, Lucy A. MathewSOn,
c. S. Mathewson Ellen Martin (nee Mathew
the last will and testament of Farley NJ
MathewSOn, deceased, Frederick W. Arnold
as trustee of Charles ). MathewSOn. Fenner
H. Peckham, Jr.. Katherine F. Peekham,
Grace Peckham Murray (nee Peckham,)
defendants
Notice is hereby given that by virtue of
an execution issued out of the Circuit Court
for said Grant County, Wisconsin, upon a
Judgment rendered in said court on the 2Sth
day of May, A. ID. 1908, in favor of the above
named plaintiffs and against the above
named defendants, and docketed in the Of
fee of the clerk of said circuit court on the
said 2Sth day of May, 1908, to me directed
1908, levy upon all the right, title and inter-
est which the above named defendants
have in and to the following described real
estate situated in Grant County, Wiscon-
sim tO-wit:
Lot two ~ Of section twenty-twot22) and
Lot one % of section twenty-three (23 All
in township eight 80 north, of range three
(3) west and will on the 18th day of Aug
ust, 1908, at ten o'clock In the forenoon OF
said day at the front door of the cou
house in the city OF Lancaster in said Grant
County. offer for sale and sell the same at
public vendue to the highest bidder for
cash, or so much thereof as NAV be neces-
sary to satisfy said execution and the costs
Dated Sheriffs Office, Lancaster. Wis
cOnSin. the eth day of June. 19Oo.
ALBEIT BUDWORTH. Sheriff.
Clark s. Taylor, Attorneys for Plaintiffs
- n lbs Inc II
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-06-27

Senator Stephenson's announce
ment that he will seek a collection
has stirred up all of the other can
didates Tor the place and there will
be lively contest from now on.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-06-27

ESTATE Of Thomas HARDWOOD, deceased;
II State of Wisconsin. County Court Of
Grant county-In Probate.
Notice is hereby given, that at the special
term of the County Court. TO be held in and
for said county at the court house In the
4thI Tuesday of July..A. D.. 1903. being the
18th day of July; 1903. at the hour Of 10
matter will be heard and considered-
The petition of John A. Allbee, as admin
istrator of the estate Of Thomas Harwood
ance of his final account as such admins
traitor and fer an order or judgment as
signing the residue of said estate to such
persons as are by law entitled thereto.
By order OF the Court.
E, b, GOODSELL.
County Judge,
Dated June Path. 1908.
Brown & Brennan. Attys. for AdminstE tor.
lst ms June 9th: last ms. July IL.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-06-27

trations he has had a part second
only TO that of the administration
head Fortunate indeed is that
political party which can present
for the suffrages of the people such
a triumvirate as Mckinley, Roose-
welt and Taft. 1t may be that the
one adjudged by history the great
est of the triumvirate will be the
lost
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-06-27

Representative James S. Sher-
man, the republican nominee for
vice president, is seriously i'll at his
home in Utica, n. Y, but is re.
ported to be much better with al
probabilities of recovery in his
favor
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-06-27
Low RATES TO PACIFIC COAST
VIA CHICAGO, UNION PACIFIC

Very low rates for the round trip
to San Francisco, Los Angeles, Port
land, Tacoma, Seattle and North
Pacific Coast points, daily: June 1st
to September 18th. Liberal return
limits, variable routes, favorable stop
over arrangements. Apply to any
ticket agent. The Northwestern line,
for full particulars. 49w4wk
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-06-27
Shetland Pony.

At w. B. Dyer's livery barn, to
rent for the children Inquire at
barn 49tf.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-06-27

the ladies of the congregation. Price
of meals, Is and Csc. Come and
have dinner with u.s. 48t2
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-06-27

Clark & Taylor, Attorneys for plaintiffs.
First ms. June 9th; last ms. Aug. Sth.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-01-21
ODD LOTS OF DRESS GOODS.

Not an item here advertised but is
from one quarter to one half below
its honest worth, and the early ones
get the pick.
One lot of small Checks, Plaids and
Fancy Mixtures suitable for Waists,
Childrens' Dresses, Skirts and Fancy
Suits, regular price 39c and SOC. For
quick selling this week go. 25c.
One lot Fancy Plaids, Scotch Mix
lures and plain colors. Sold regu-
larly at SOC, CSC, and 75c,. this week
quick sale :. .. o.. e. 4212c.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-01-21
HOW's This ?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re
ward for any case of Catarrh that
cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh
Cure
F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned, have known
F. j. Cheney for the last Is years,
and believe him perfectly honest in
all business transactions and finan-
cially able to carry out any obliga-
tons made by his firm.
WALDING, KINNAN & MARVIN,
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, O.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken in
ternally, acting directly upon the
blood and mucous surfaces of the
system. Testimonials sent free. Price
70 cents per bottle. Sold by all drug
gists.
Take Halls Family Pills for consti-
patton d&W.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-01-21
Mems Furnishing Goods.

Entire stock winter weight soc
shirts and drawers, now 35c.
75c. and S5c shirts and drawers,
now SIC.
$1.25 shirts and drawers now 85c.
$3.50 and $1.75 shirts and drawers
now $125.
Our soc, csc and 75c negligee shirts
now 39c.
$1OO and $125 Eclipse" shirts, now
69c, and 75c
$3.50 and $500 Eclipse" shirts, now
$110.
500 prs. 1Oc sox, now &c pair.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-01-21
ODD LOTS OF UNDERWEAR

One lot of Infants and Misses I'M
dershirts and drawers some wool and
some cotton. All fine quality, regu-
lar price Csc, 40c, and soc; for quick
sale price .15c
One lot of mems undershirts and
drawers, all sizes; regular price Soc.
Special quick sale PIE
Also one lot of mems extra heavy
feeced and extra heavy ribbed shirts
and drawers regular price soc and
Coo Special quick sale, price AZ 1-2c.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-01-21
ODD LOTS OF GLOVES.

It pays to practice economy in
glove buying as in other things.
The economy of these prices must
impress you favorably. One lot of
Black and Fancy wool gloves and nit
tens sold reguIarl vat % and 35c
special for quick sale at O.. e. .19c.
Also one lot of fine wool gloves in
Black and Fancy Scotch mixtures.
for quick sale at =. =. -. ..39c.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-01-21

At the earnest solici-
tation OF our many rail-
road customers and 9th
er customers that had
to leave the store with
out getting waited on
last week, we are going
to continue our sale this
week so our railroad
customers and friends
can take advantage of
enormous stock Of
clothing and furnishing
goods that are going at
actual cost.
Rylander Shoe Co.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-01-21

Large lot assorted 20c sox, now u
1-2c pair.
zoo pairs four ply linen cuffs, 25c
grade, sc pair.
Entire stock soc mems neckwear,
now 35c.
All the gloves, night robes, sus-
penders, etc, will be reduced same
way.
We will sell during this sale Halves
Famous $500 hats, for $f9S.
All other hats will be cut exactly
half during this sale
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-01-21
ODD LOTS OF MEMS CLOTHING

A clean saving of % per cent on
mems and boys clothing. All styles
and all sizes in boys suits and over
coats, and the reductions cover the
entire stock of suits and overcoats.
Plain blues and blacks as we'll as fan
cies. Odd trousers also reduced %
per cent for quick selling.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-01-21

The suits are all of this seasons
designs in favorite models. There
are plain half-ftted coats in correct
lengths with very full pleated skirts
The materials are broadcloth, fancy
worsteds in blue, black, brown, green
and gray. Solid colors and mixtures
at 25 per cent off.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-01-21
ODD LOT OF CORSETS.

Overhauled the Corset stock Odd
sizes, broken assOrtments, all bunch
ed to be sold as follows:
One lot of SOC and 75c Corsets,
broken assortment to close at 800.
Also one lot of w. B. Corsets, only
a few left. Regular $1.00 $3.50, and
$500 quality, if your size is here for
:. . E.. o.. soc.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-01-21
Remember the Ry-
lander Sale will continue
one more week.

Mrs. J. C. Roney who has been visit
ing her daughter, Mrs. D. Holmes in
Cordele, will return home this morn
ing.
Now on hand, a complete assort-
ment of NEW CROP GARDEN
SEED. All varieties Come, send or
phone 80 OF 20, and be served prom
pity ELDRiDGE DRUG co.
1-15-4t
Mr. Arthur Bussey was a we'll
known citizen of Columbus in Amer
icus yesterday
Go to Bagley's Corner and get
prices. Pillow goods, Buggies and
Harness.
". E. Hickey Of Dawson was in
the city yesterday morning, coming
on business.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-01-21
ODD LOTS OF EMBROIDERIEs.

Thousands of yards of beautiful
patterns Swiss Nainsook and Cambria
Embroideries, edges and insertions all
widths Also headings and pearlings
all go at the quick sale price % per
cent off regular price.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-01-21
SEEDS WHICH SUCCEEDED
Get Them at DOdSOn's

The reputation Of Dodson's Garden
Seed has been gained by selling only
the best for the last ten years. Get
your seed from Dodson's and you
will have a good garden is a true say
ing. Plant at once English Peas,
cabbage, radishes, beets, lettuce and
onions.
misses Ruth and Alice West re-
turned to Macon yesterday after a
visit to relatives here
Just received LANDRETH'S SEED
POTATOES, PRIDE-WHITE BLISS
- RED BLISS-ROSE-P
= GOODRICH-IRISH GOBBLER-
VERMONT 1-15-4t
ELDRIDGE DRUG co.