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Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1908-08-17
Wonders.

A writer who is not even ordinarily
clever can make wonderfully interest,
Ing stories out Of surgery and astrono-
my, because those subjects are "ca.
vaire to the general" We love to reyel
In mysteries. The astronomer tells us
that there Is no science so exact as
astronomy; and as / assume that
every one believes the weird state,
meqt that the sun has just coughed I'D
2 streak Of flame that travelled 1O,00G
miles minute and attained an eleya,
ton of nearly 100000 miles. You
could almost light your cigarette ON
the tip Of that. Another statement: "A
giant negro. working In a cut, had a
chunk OF earth fall upon him weigh
Ing eight tons. The impact fattened
him and squashed his heart out with
such force that it flew through the
air distance of 971& feet, When we
picked it up it was beating at the rate
or 63 to the minute and it's pulsations
continued for thirteen minutes" I
guess we all believe that. too! $50
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1908-08-17
Why James Lee Got Well.

Everybody In GAINESVILLE, o., knows
Mrs. Mary Lee, of rural route s. she
writes: "My husband, James Lee,
firmly believes he owes his life to the
use OF DR.. Kings New Discovery.
flis lungs were 80 severely affected
that consumption seemed inevitable
when friend recommended New Dis
covery. We tried 1T, and it's use has
restored him to perfect health" DR..
Kings New Discovery Is the King of
throat and lung remedies. For
coughs and colds it has no equal.
The first dose gives relief. Try it!
Sold under guarantee at Elko Drug
Co.'S drug store. SOC aud $1.0O.
Trial bottle free.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1908-08-17
Noiiee 81 Sale M Rends

Notice is hereby given that the Bosrd
of School Trustees of Eko Sehool
District, County of Elko, State Of Ne
vada, Will receive pntiH12 o'clock noon,
Saturday August 10, 1908, Sealed Bids
for the sale of those certain bonds of
the said Elko School District, authoriz-
ed to be issued and sold at q special
election held in said School District on
April 4, 1908, and that upon Saturday
the said 18th of August, 1908, or as
soon thereafter as is practicable, the
said Board of School Trustees will sell
the afore said bonds to the highest and
best bidder therefor. :.
The bonds proposed to be issued and
sold al forty in number, of the denom-
ination of Five Hundred Dollars each,
making the aggregate amount Of the
par value of said bonds, Twenty Thou
sand Dollars. The said bonds shall bear
interest ut the rate of six per cent per
annum, payable semi-annually, and
shall be redeemed at the rate Of One
Thousand Dollars per year for the first
eight years and at the rate of Fifteen
Hundred Dollars per year for the next
eight years
No bid for less than the par value of
said bonds shall be received.
The Board reserves the right to reject
any and all bids.
All bids should be addressed to II. s..
Taber, Clerk of said School Board, Ellso,
Nevada, and plainly marked Proposal
or Sale of Bonds"
BY order Of the
Board of School Trustees,
J. A. MCBRIDE, President,
III. s. TABER, Secretary,
Dated July "a, 1908.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1908-08-17
ALL FOND OF MAKING NOISE.
It's tie Way Of Mankind to Seek to
Create an Impression.

Lincoln" said Mr.. MacGilkamby.
told story about a little steamboat
running on the Wabash river with a
whistle SO big that when the captain
blew it he had to tie up to the bank
for an hour or two 20 get up steam
enough to go on. He had only little
boat, but he wanted to make as much
uoise as anybody on the river. And
isn't 1t so, in way, with our friends
the automobilists? If you don't SEQ
1t you can't tell by the sound of thu
horn whether the machine coming is
a veritabie battle ship Of Car with a
Limousine body and with ID extra
tires clamped to it, and with hampers
and baskets strapped to it all over.
and with seven trunks on the roof, a
regular house on wheels driven by
100 horsepower engine; or a rickety
little secondhand two horsepower
runabout. for the fioppy little runabout
is altogether likely to carry bigger
and louder horn than the majestic
touring car. And still, are steamboat
men and automobilists the only people
that like to put up big front? Don't
we all OF us, big and little, like to
make all the noise we can in the
world?"
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1908-08-17
ADDED THE IMPORTANT PART.
.voueI' Supplied What He Considered
Essential Thing in Mote.

A freshman out at East high school
gas kept in one great heat of excite
ment throughout the recent municipal
campaign by reason Of the fact that
his father was candidate for the
city council-a winning candidate, as
things turned out.
The morning after the election the
East high school lad was so worn out
from the excitement of the occasion
that he couldn't get to school. HIS
father being in an agreeable mood,
told him he might as we'll just remain
at home that day and rest up
The next morning his mother gave
MIN note, to excuse his absence
"Fhomas has been so interested In
bis fathers candidacy for council that
be. didn't get any sleep election night
and had to remain at home, yester
day. was the substance of the note
But Thomas or whatever his name
was, thought the note was incomplete
1t didn't convey the information that
TO his idea, was just what the teacher
ought to know about.
Therefore, prior to turning the note
In to his teacher, he added this in his
own unmistakable handwriting: "P
s. He was elected" Plain
Dealer.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1908-08-17
REASON FOR THE PREFERENCE.
Husband Evidently Shared In Dainties
Meant for Wife.

The Lady Bountif L of the parish
was going her roun IS and called at a
cottage occupied h. model" peasant,
whose wife had been an invalid for some
years. and how Is Mary to-day?" in
CURED the visitor. Just about tho
same, thankee kindly, men," was the
reply. Did she enjoy those little
things l sent her yesterday" asked
the lady. 1.-THE things come all right,
mem, an we be greatly obleeged;
but, If l might make so bold, would We
not send her any more of that jelly
Some jam--strawberry jamie much
more sootable. men," why, doesn't
she care for the jelly?" was the natu.
raj query. Yes, mem. she do; but l
can't say as does."-Judge's Library.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1908-08-17
Excellent Health Advice

Mrs. NJ. Nj. DAWSON, of No. $40 Gift
ford Ave, San Jose, Cal, says: "The
worth Of Electric Ritters as q general
family remedy, for headache, bilious
ness and torpor Of the liver and
bowels is SO pronounced that am
prompted to say a woFd In its favor,
for the benefit OF those seeking relief
from sl.ch Affections. There is more
health for the digestive organs III a
bottle Of Electric Bitters than in any
other remedy / know Of" Sold
under guarantees by Elko Drug Co.
soc.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1908-08-17
Home Bakery

John Hunter has opened The Home
Bakery aud is prepared to furnish fresh
bread, pies, cakes, etc. on short notice.
All orders will receive prompt attention.
Everything about the Home Bakery
is new and up to date and first-class
baker is in charge.
The proprietor hopes by fair dealing
and reasonable prices to secure q share
of the public patronage.
Don't send your money away for pies
cakes and bread.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1908-08-17
NOT ALL A DESERT
WORLD LEARNING TRUTH AeoU7
THE SAHARA.
Water More Plentiful Than the Ma
tives Wi!i Admit - Explorer
Found Many Lakes in One
Part of the Country.

Prophesying that the Sahara sand
ocean will in time be completely
changed into fruitful territory, the
journal of the Berlin Geological so.
ciety, accoI ding to another German
contemporary, goes on to say:
The Sahara rivers all hide a rich
subterranean stratum of water, and
form the natural passage OF the Sudan,
on which, with very little trouble,
vegetation can be largely developed
In the south of Temassinim and In
the Igharghars there are groves Of
tanar1nds, gum trees. ETC., two miles
In length, scarcely separated by grassy
and clover-covered plains. The rivers,
from three to ten miles wide. When
the water retreats the beds of the
rivers are changed into itch meadows
The date seed planted by travellers
at Ell Biod have grown without the
least care into fine trees, and the
same is true for the seeds planted
near the ciSte-nS of Tebabbalet, in
spite of the inconsiderate manner in
which the Tuarges get in the harvest
Trees are not so rare in the Sahara
as is supposed. Natives will deceive
travellers about the scarcity of water.
when the truth is the wells are hid
den, and the Tuarges, who serve as
guides to caravans, always choose the
most difficult and desolate routes, in
order to keep the caravans in a state
OF dependency.
Caravans become more frequent;
travellers succeed each other; but the
secret of the Sahara is well kept and
Its reputation of barrenpess is we'll
preserved. FOR example, Oscar Lens
crossed the Sahara and reached Tim.
buctoo without seeing anything but
desert land and yet he mentions that
behind chain of hills which he
passed there was place called by the
natives THE Head os the Waters"
DR.. Barth, who was for four months
In Tuargey camps and was the guest
and friend of Shiek ell Bailey, was
told innumerable facts about the tradi
tons and manners of the land, but its
geography Bas hidden from him,
When he explored the region Of an
arm Of the Niger he found lake near.
" 100 miles long, and when he extend.
cd his excursions he found not only
one but 20 lakes, all very large, and
stretched far to the north into the
very heart Of the Sahara.
It IS asked. If there be no water, and
therefore no vegetation, where doea
the charcoal come from which is sold
by the Tuarges? Where do they find
nourishment for the numerous camels.
sheep, horses. asses and goats thsy
possess?
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1908-08-17
She Likes Good Things

Mrs. Chas. Il. Smith, OF West
Franklin, Maine, says: 81 like good
things and have adopted DR.. Kings
New Life pills as our family laxative
medicine, because they are good and
do their work without making fuss
about It," These painless purifiers
sold by Elko Drug Co. 25c
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1908-08-17
Making 1t Plain.

Little Rastus-But All KANT ondab.
stan bout de yarth an de sun. Uncle
Nose Aemme 'splain hit ter YOU all
Now sposen dis lantern arr de sun.
an nah haid am dc yarth. Ah swinps
de lantern roun' an run an Il done
shed light on DC inhabitnlts Of NAH
haid. Now does yo' ondahstan'2
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1908-08-17
Fine Line OF Stationery
Alle8retti FaMoEs GAco-
late Creams, Pure
Stick Candy.
9alf-Maie Man.

Edward Yates, who recently died in
Walworth, England, leaving fortune
Of B,O0O,O0o In real estate in ara
about London. began business life as d
poor bricklayer.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1908-08-17
Elkc Drug Gemp'y
Dealers in

Pure Drugs. Chemicals, Patent
Medicines, Toilet Articles.
Perfumery, Liquors
and Cigars.
Or ders by Mall Given Prompt Atisnti,h
Prescriptions Carefully Compounded From
The Purest Drugs
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-07-31
LEXINGTON

Mr., and Mrs. Harry Blodgett are
visiting her people at Berwick, Ne.
Mrs. Henry Watkins and Mrs. Louisa
Royal spent last week with Mrs, Gay
Bodgett.
Miss May Young of Boston is visiting
her cousin, NJ ID. +, Btodgett
Mrs. Moarlll and son of Haverhill
Mass, have been visiting her sister, MIS-
Blodgett.
Harold and Jesse Holbrook and Al
fred Stone of Boston enjoyed camp
ing trip back of the mountain.
Walter Hartman returned home from
college on his motor cycle, stopping
here for visit with old friends.
Mrs. George Ramsay, Sri, and Miss
Gertrude Ramsay, of ST. Johnsbury,
are spending a few weeks at Riverside
Farm.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-07-31
v. M. C, A. Social for Library.

In response to the demand for a
much larger library and realizing the
needs of railway men and others who
spend much time at the building, an d
who have not easy access to a home or
public library, and knowing that the
Association has no facility for caring
for the books they already have or other
books they might easily obtain, the
ladies of the auxiliary have voted to
furnish pleasant part of the building
with book cases, table, chairs and other
furnishings to make comfortable aud
attractive library for the Association
members.
For this purpose verandah social
will be held at the Association building,
Friday evening, July 81, at s o'clock.
A pleasant evening is assured all who
come. Ice cream and cake will be or
sale for ten cents.
This is a most excellent and worthy
cause and it is hoped that the residents
of this community will give it their
hearty support, and begin so doing by
coming out on Friday night. Those
unable to do so but in sympathy with
the object, may be willing to embrace
the standing opportunity for the contrl-
button of books, or otherwise help as
they may desire.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-07-31
GUIlDHnLL

Charles Richardson is moving his
family into the NJ. +. parsonage.
Mr.. aud Mrs. G. c. Hayes aud Carl
spent Sunday in East Ryegate with
their sons.
Hon. =. K. Follansby and Miss X. c.
Follansby returned from Bradford Fri
day.
There was social dance in Grange
Hall Saturday evening, but it was poorly
attended on account of the rain.
Miss Charity Knights was home
from Lancaster, y. H., over Sunday
Miss Marie Farnham is spending the
week at H. 5. Willeys.
IL. f. Graham, State Auditor, was in
town Monday and Tuesday on business.
The Ladies Society met "Wednesday
afternoon with Miss Addie Poole.
The Democratic County Convention
was held here Tuesday.
II, NJ. IIubbard's family aud friends
spent last week at Camp Essex, also
Ii. A. Hubbard
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-07-31

Mrs. VI. b. Ladd went to Portland
Sunday, to remain one week.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. NJ. Bean of Berlin,
n. H., were the guests of Mrs. F.. B.
Spiler at the Lakeview over Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. f. c. Potter are enter
tanning the latter's cousin, W. q. Den
esha, his wife and two daughters, from
Malone, n. Y.
The Merry Makers recently challenged
any baseball nine that could be gathered
in Island Pond, and the challenge was
promptly accepted by the Island Ponds.
These two mines met on the diamond
Wednesday afternoon, aud in the pres
ence of crowd the Merry Makers, or
has beens, demonstrated they had not
forgotten how to play ball, for they de-
feated their opponents by score of l6
to 10. 1t was great afternoons
amusement, and closely contested
game.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-07-31
CANAAN

Dr. Wards nephew, with two friends
from Springfield are visiting here for 4
few days.
Mrs. Ramsay aud daughter Gertrude
are visiting at W l. Schools.
Geo. Emerson OF Boston has opened
a public garage in Calvin Stoddard's
block.
Miss Laura Hartman who has been
in Boston for the past few months, is
visiting her grandfather, Gilbert Har-
riman.
Miss Walch, n trained nurse, has
located in town and is boarding at
Willis Harriman's.
Mrs. Gilman aud Mrs. Marshall OF
Colebrook are visiting at Clarence Per
kins'.
Mrs. Aaron johnson is on the sick
list aud unable to attend to her duties
in the store.
Mrs. Albert Weeks sister from Bart
lett is visiting her for few days.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-07-31
NORTON

Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Burgess and
Master Edmund sailed Friday on the
Empress of Ireland for two months
trip to Europe. They will visit several
of the principal cities and spend some
time in London, the birth place of Mr..
Burgess. Mrs. w. II, Bishop accompan-
led them to Quebec and will spend
several days visiting relatives also attend
the grand celebration.
Mrs. Eugene Young of Coaticook is
visiting Mrs Fred Young
Mr.. and Mrs. G. Gustafson and
daughter Pauline of Sherbrooke also
Miss Mabel Barker of Lime Ridge,
Que, are guests of Miss lnez Marsh at
the Cottage, Salmon. Point, Averill.
Mrs. Weller (nee Georgia Murray
is visiting her sisters, Mrs. S. Humphrey
and Mrs. Reuben Moultoa.
Miss A. Jennie Bishop has returned
from trip to Burlington, Montpelier
and Newport.
Mrs. Thos. Paquette and children of
Island Pond were guests of their grand.
mother, Mrs. John Griffin, the last of
the week.
The Baldwin Quarry at Stanhope is
doing rushing business and many men
are employed.
Mrs. Fred Jordan has returned from
Lunenburg and is visiting at Charles
Jordans.
Mrs. Thos. Pelletier is visiting hel
daughter, Mrs. Victor Vaiee, at St
Bruho. Que.
Miss Bishop will teach at White
River junction the coming year the Ut
grade in the Grammar School.
IL. W. Marsh and Elmer, also w. j
Carpenter aud Hanaford, attended the
Quebec celebration and report flint
| time,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-07-31
Local Business Notices.

Some summer comfort goods. Lawn
swings cut from $3.50 to $3.50. while
they last. RefrigeratOrs at 25Co dis
count. HammOcks, lawn mower, aud
ice cream freezers.- Boswoth Store Co.
NEW FRUIT MARKET.
have opened fruit market next the
Cross Street Pharmacy, aud will keep
for sale fruit OF all kinds ia their season.
solicit the patronage of the people Of
Island Pond aud vicinity.
Manson Dan.
NOTICE.
Found on or about July IN, 1905, one
sho: gun which the owner can have by
proving his right to said shot gun aud
paying charges on the same.
+. \. Bemis.
NOTICE.
Commencing August We are COM
PEELED to raise the price of milk to six
cents per quart. The increased cost OF
feed makes this advanced price neeess-
AIRY. Geo. Andrews x Son,
Stevens Brothers.
STRAYED
from my pasture on the Doyle place, so
called, large red COW, three teated.
For its return | will pay all expenses. or
upon notification of its whereabouts
will call. Eugene Bresse.
WoOL CARDING. Barton Woolen Mills
carding and greasing Sc, cardng, wash
ing and greasing l2c. Wool left at
Geo. W. Brackets store. West Charles
ton, and post Office, West Burke, carded
and returned at Sc bunch extra. Hand
spun yarns and rolls for sale. Leave or
ders at agencies.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-07-31

The .eadlng lights of So
clety shine best under the
brilliant glow of Electric
Light.
For social functions Elec-
trlc Light is pre-eminently
the most satisfactory light.
Electric Light is the only
light for the home. 1t re-
cures no attention nor care.
It's absolutely clean, safe,
ornamental and convenient,
Wen be pleased to tell
you more about it if you'll
call.
Island Pond Electric Co.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-07-31
ALONG the kennebec Comma.

The Successful New England play
"Along the Kennebec" will be presented
at the opera house Tuesday evening
next. The organization comprises II
people with band and orchestra. Much
special scenery is used. During the
progress of the comedy many pleasing
dancing and singing speciality acts are
introduced. An excellent concert band
carried by the company will give a
street parade Tuesday afternoon and an
open air concert in front of the hall
Tuesday evening.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-07-31
MORGAN CENTER

Miss Mile Elliott was the guest of
friends at Newport last week.
Mrs. Austin Bushaw from East
Charleston visited her sister, Mrs. &. j.
tioodsell, last Sunday.
Mrs. Geo. Cargill is i'll at the home of
her sister, Mrs. Jeanette Cargill.
j. Gray, son of F. A. Gray, of Ne
braska, formerly of this place, was in
town last week.
Mrs d. g. Brooks is entertaining her
sister from Bloomington.
Carroll Green was the guest of
friends here recently.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-07-31

!
her sister, Mrs. II. W. Blake.
Miss Geraldine Quimby is entertain
ing her friend Miss Meta Gould from
Colebrook, y. II.
Col. Mansur of Newport was visi-
tor here Monday, to visit his brother
Jacob, who is quite feeble.
Miss Annie Stott, a trained nurse, re-
siding in Burlington. is at her home
here spending her annual vacation.
We had an unusually severe electri-
cal storm Monday evening, but hap
PLY without damage in this vicinity.
Mrs. Helen NJ. Dale arrived here
Tuesday from ST. Petersburg, Fla, and
is the guest of her son, Porter IL. Dale.
f. j. Parsons. wife and daughter
Iona left Wednesday for Old Orchard,
where they will spend their summer va
cation.
b. F. Moore and wife of Newport, and
c. |. Moore, wife and family of Morgan,
were the guests Tuesday of Mr.. and
Mrs. Andrew Applebee.
We are indebted to Charles Z. John
son of Quebec, for files of Quebec papers
giving the full account of the great
precautionary celebration.
b. ii. Human of Berlin, n H., came
up Saturday to attend the final meeting
of the commissioners of the estate of
Nancy Smith, aud remained over sun
day.
Mrs. William Willoughby of Stan
stead Plain, Que, is here for few
days visit with her children, aud is
staying with her daughter, Mrs. c. d.
Thurston.
LOST. Between the opera block and
Congregational Church sterling silver
belt pin consisting of pair of owls
with the initials l.. Z. on the back.
Finder will be suitably rewarded by
leaving same at this office.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Bowler, who
have been visitors here for some time,
returned home to Montreal Saturday
They were accompanied by Miss Flossie
Blake, who remained in the city over
Sunday, returning Monday night.
Word was received Saturday from
j. P. Carney, Esq, of Gardner, Mass,
that he had started for Averill Lakes
with an automobile party comprising
four members of the Massachusetts, Bar.
Mr.. Carney was visitor here the latter
part of June, the guest of Judge Blake.
Tuesday afternoon as Capt. Randall
was driving his horse up Lakeview
avenue it became frightened at an auto
and just beyond Adam Danforth's house
it jumped over the bank aid rolled down
to the pond. Strange to say the horse
was very little cut and the only damage
to the buggy was broken thlll Mr.
Randall seeing the situation leaped
from the buggy before the horse went
over the bank.
Friends here will be pleased to know
that Rev. f. j. Gale, a former pastor of
Grace Church, is enjoying most sue
cessful pastorate in Macon, Mo-, and is
now in his fourth year there. In a
letter to the publisher he says he and
his family are reasonably we'll, Mrs.
Gale being much better than when
living in Vermont, and that Macon is a
delightful place in which to live lie
sends kind regards and best wishes to
his old friends in this place.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-07-31
Warning Fer Republican Caucus

To hs Legal Voters If the Republican
party IN he Toca Of Brighfoa, Coun-
tycf Esssr aHd STATE Of FsrmoHr
You are hereby notified to assemble
IN caucus on the llth day of August,
4. ID. 1905, at eight O'Clock in the
evening, at the opera house, in Island
Pond village, in said town of Brighton,
to nominate:
O \ representative from said
Town of Brighton to the General As
sembly of the State of Vermont. to con-
vene at its twentieth biennial session,
gu the first Wednesday of October, 4.
ID. 1908, at Montpelier, in the county of
Washington and State of Vermont;
CD Ten justices of the peace for
said Town of Brighton.
Dated at Brighton, in the county of
Essex aforesaid, this 23rd day of July
\. ID. 1908.
George l.. Hunt) Republican
A. c. Chapman, Town
j. c. Fogg, Committee.