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The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1908-02-12

her head held high. The gentlemen
ut my home have consideration for the
wishes of ladies, and | told him not to
sing. And he hiss an invalid mother
who is just praying for his success, and
he is wasting his time 1t isn't right;
1t isn't right" And Betty Belle clap
ped both hands over her ears to shut,
out the strains Of "l,ixie."
Some one Will tell Dick Chase what
you said about him." nrusilla told the
small maiden after the other girls had
gone to their rooms.
II don't care" said Betty Belle hot
~, but when Drusiila went away she
got down at the window and looked
out for long time upon the moon
lighted campus.
Then she rose and took the one piece
of cocoanut cake that was left and
wrapped it up in a dainty parcel and
tied it with ribbon. and in the morning
she sent it by Prudence TO Dick Chase
with little note.
Il said things about you last night
was the confession be read in her clea1
cut writing. II said YOU were not a
gentleman. Some one may tell you
and l shouldn't like 10 have you hear
1t that way. But / didn't think vow
We're courteous to disregard my wishes
and l worried about your mother. l
Know YOU won't forgive me. but | had
to explain"
AT noon OH the campus Dick Chase
came up to Betty Belle.
1T was right-what you said" he
told her soberly. I've been Il fearful
cad. and needed a good JOLT
Betty Belle sat down on seat under
the elms. You see. have lots of
brothers" she confded. and know
how mothers feel about their boys
and, then, couldn't bear to see you
going to the bad
There was little tremble in her
voice, and Dick looked up quickly dc
you care:' he asked eagerly.
Yes" Betty Belle told him without
coquehry. II think we could he good
friends if you would pull up
Dick flung himself down on the
bench beside her. II would have to
be more than friends. Betty Belle" he
said. .I-have grown TO think a lot of
you: you are So-di. erent''
That's what Drasilla says" Betty
Belle remarker, ''and don't lust see
what you all mean"
We'll. You are 50 good and true, lit
tie Betty Belle. You make fellow
feel that life is worth WHILE
That night in dormitory 10 Betty
Belle made a confession.
II am sorry that said such things
about Dick Chase They were sitting
in the dark. and the other girls could
not see her bushes. II was in a bit
of temper. you know
Southern blood:" commented Mar
garet Mills.
Maybe said Betty Belle.
Across the campus they could see the
lights in the mems dormitory In one
room crowd of boys had gathered
around piano. and thei. voices floated
out in a rollicking college song. In
another room a lamp with green
shade made halo around a mans
bent head.
why, l believe Dick Chase is study
ing" said Drusilla Davis. What is
going to happen:"
He is going to turn over new
leaf said Betty Belle demurely
Something in her voice made the
girls ask in a chorus, How do you
know"
Because am engaged to him. said
Betty Belle.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1908-02-12
NATURAL GAS FOUND
A Party Near Dunlap Says he Has
Found Natural Gas.

The Dunlap Reporter of last week
has strong headlined article stating
that Mr.. M. B. Baily believes there is
natural gas coming from the ground
not far from that town and has OBJ
tanned lease of 400 acres and means
to test the matter. If he finds it,
there will be excitement at our
nelghboring town. We hope Dunlap
can have a boom. and shall await
further Developments with interest.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1908-02-12
halma and PHILADELPHIA.

The gridiron pattern upon which
Philadelphia was laid out was the
work of Thomas Holme, the surveyor
general of Pennsylvania. The design,
however, was PENIS own. Little
seems to be popularity known of Thorn
as Holme, although some of his de-
sccndants still live in the city and bear
his name, but 1t is said that all of his
have long since passed out OF the pos
session of his family
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1908-02-12

You WOULD PULL UP.
summer term. His father was worth
q million, and it was hard for Dick to
over books.
No. Betty Belle told him: mo men
are allowed above the first floor of our
dormitory'
We'll, we will serenale you while
you are eating it, Dick said.
PLEASE don't" Betty begged.
why not?' Dick asked in surprise
His attentions had always been sought
father than refused. and he had meant
that Betty Belle should appreciate the
high honor he was comforting.
Its against the rules" Betty Belle
said.
II shouldn't think you would mind
little thing like that
II don't" said Betty Belle. but you
can't afford to lose any Standing
He flushed. 'You needn't hit fell
low when he's down. don't care
whether l get through next year or
not"
well, do" said little Betty Belle
You told me about your mother, and
don't think You ought to disappoint
her.
Dicks eyes dropped before the clear
ones of the little southern girl.
II shouldn't like to disappoint her"
he murmured.
But that night as six girls in all the
comfort of dainty kimonos and dress
ing sacks ate cocoanut cake and chick
en- sandwiches with ginger ale accom-
paniment there floated up through the
air the strains of Dixie"
There" said Drusilla Davis; "that is
in your honor, Betty Belle"
Betty, pink and white and charming
In her rosy kimono, tapped small
foot impatiently.
We'll, l wish he wouldn't" she said.
Margaret Mills looked at her with
raised eyebrows. Why. Betty Belle
Fairfax she exclaimed The is worth
million! Any girl would be glad to
have him pay her attention"
II don't care il he is worth ten mil
lions" Betty Belle returned quickly
"he isn't gentleman"
| The girls looked at her, startled.
why, Betty Belle" one sasped. what
makes you say such Il thing?"
HE isn't" affirmed Betty Belle With
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1908-02-12
PREPARING FOR TOURNAMENT
Our Fire Ladies' Practicing for the
Coming Tournament

The firemen are getting ready for
the big tournament to be held here
next summer. They are working
every night and have the High School
gymnasium. outfit to use. Mr..
Smith of the Northwestern freight
house is the trainer. There are
about fo-ty-five young men training
every night. The team will start
running on the track as soon as the
weather permits. Our boys appre-
ciate what it means to have the tour
nament and will make ample plans.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1908-02-12
WE PRINT
SALE BILLS
AND PRINT THEM RIGHT
FOR SALE OR RENT.

FOR SALE OR RENT.
Good improved l2O acre farm 8
miles from Denison. we would trade
for Dakota land. Romans Bros.
Denison. Iowa. 6-2t.
Valentines now opened up at John
son s.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1908-02-12

Best Kerosene for 1ncubators and
house lamps at Wygant's.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-10-24

PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF TrTF .
STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA
section 1872 Of the constitution Of North Dakota be
amended to read as follows: #8s# #Bssz
~ Inc moneys Of the school
on funds shall be invested bonds corporations
q connes or q townships On Of municipalities within state
issued for the construction Of drains authority law within the
@ PONDS "a the United States bonds Dakota
pono q oner state provided such states have udad
tne ndeotedness OF N first
exceeding n amount oned any
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-10-24
PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE
-. STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA

AMENDMENT
STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA
Dakota be
10 follows: 8@ssz$$
Sec 1853. Minimum
value
The purchaser shall onhh of the remaining
follows On6 years
fifth in fifteen and onehfth
Of not less than payable
shall be held the
sold shall public highest bidder
after sixty days advertisement general
circulation the vicinity Of the lands
specially sudiyded shall
offered tracts Of section
the smallest subdivisions All lands designated for
after fhey
sold No patent for such lands payment
made for the provided that the lands
be of such contract In case the
taxes assessed against Of said lands for
the FIRST Monday October OF the following tereupon
election Of The board Of
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-10-24

university and school lands void and no such contract
heretofore made shall be void accrun on
lands described therein provided paid be-
tore this amendment takes provided further school
lands that be required purposes may Be paid
for at any time and patent issued therefor '#sss
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-10-24

The following question will also be submitted:
LAWFUL FOR STOCK TO RUN AT LARGE
AGAINST LAWFUL FOR STOCK TO RUN AT LARGE
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-10-24

which the b loaned value b y s board
of appraisal Of school lands
YES
q NO
PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION or THE
STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA
the State Of North Dakota be
amended a follows:
Section 49, shall consist Of five Judges majority
necessary quorum decision,
a day
YES
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-10-24
CERTIFICATE OF NOMINATIONS

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Milford chronicle., 1908-05-15
GREENWOOD.

There was considerable excitement in Green.
wood two weeks ago on Saturday, when Mrs
Bessie Coats wife of Harry Coats became lost in
a woods. She is a woman nom the city, and
not accustomed to the country so fell a victim to
her inexperence. In the morning she told her
husband that she was going into the woods to
gather the beautiful wild flowers, and started
alone. At y o'clock she was still absent, and
her husband suspeeting her to be lost, got party
to assist in searching the large woods nearby and
they hunted until four o'clock. when Mrs. Goats
was found far in the woods standing with tears
streaming down her face. and calling for assist
ance. She was none the worse for her experience
but for a time extremely nervous.
The Greenwood High School will hold the
commencement exercises in the Methodist
Church on May Dist, in the evening. Music will
be furnished by Dover musicians. ana the gradu-
ates are as follows: Mary E. Houseman, Anna f.
Knowles, Eva $. Bsrwick Laura f. Lyons and
Kate G. johnson, all bright and highly respected
young ladies.
Milford chronicle., 1908-05-15
ELLENDALE.

Mr. David NJ. Warren desires to state that our
account of the sale OF his land to Mr. Reed, in
last weeks letter, was entirely at fault, as the
deal did not materialize. Mr.. Warren snow try
ing to negotiate with the K. R. Co., TO open up a
highway down their tract to his property, in or
der to enable him % establish brick Mfg. Plant
on his land. There is a great demand here for
brick and it would be an enterprise that the peO-
pie OF this place would appreciate and patronize.
Charles Salmons, has recenty captured a den
OF little foxes and now has live kennel Of these
risky beauties. ANY one Wishing pet fox can
get one for 8 by seeing Mr.. Salmons.
on Friday evening Mrs. Bertha Hughes gave a
double birthday party to mother and daughter.
Lee Holland furnished the refreshments.
The colored people are rushing things at theiI
new church and it will be dedicated on Sunday
the oath, and great day is anticipated Every
body is invited to attend
Mrs. Anna Bartlett, OF Wilmington, with her
little daughter is spending week here with her
sister, Mrs. Gertrude Reynolds.
J. II. Hughes, is here after a most horrible ex-
perence, in last Wednesday storm when his yes
sic, Roam Hill, sunk to the bottom of the sea.
She was enroute to Philadelphia from Baltimore.
Iadened with lumber She was owned by Baltl-
more people and was valued at $1,000. Mr..
Hughes personal loss is about $3.50.
Mrs. Mary Morg gives us the following ac-
count OF her experience in poultry raising she
set 10 eggs under hen and in due tine Il bid.
dies appeared from this setting.
John short OF Philadelphia is spending week
with his sister Mrs. Carrie Welch. PAUL PRY.
Milford chronicle., 1908-05-15
ment made in Reynolds Churchyard by $.

ment made in Reynolds Churchyard by S. J.
Wilson & Son.
Comfort Jane HeavelOW, a highly respected
and well-tO-do cOlored woman, died at her
home In Milton on Monday evening aged
about "a years. The funeral was held In the
A. NJ. E. Church on Thursday afternoon by
the Rev. Hill and interment made In the A..
NJ. f. Cemetery near town by j. r. Atkins.
SaIlie G. Davidson died at the home OF her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. J. p Davidson, on
Thursday OF last week aged 2s years. 3 months
and days. Funeral services we're held at
her late home on Sunday by Rev. A. C.
McGilton and Rev. G. R. McCready and inter-
ment was made in the NJ. E. Cemetery by s.
J. Wilson & Son. There were six young ladies
who acted as pail bearers each we're dressed
alike, wearing white skirts, black hats and
jackets and white gloves, each bearing in
their hands wreaths of flowers. The SYM
pathy OF the entire community is with the
bereaved parents of the deceased.
Captain James NJ. Darby died suddenly in
his yard last Saturday morning OF what Is
diagnosed, enlargement of the heart" The
deceased appeared to be In his usual health,
on that morning. and was dOwR town but a
short time before his death Funeral services
were neld at his late home on Tuesday AFTER
noon by the Rev. g. X. McCTeady and sepu
ture made in the N. f. Cemetery by S. J.
Wilson & Son. Captain Darby vas Il years,
months and 10 days old, and leaves to sur
vive him, four sons; Ephraim Darby and
Captain Charles f. Darby, the latter Of the
firm OF Darby 4 Carey OF Milton James p,
DaI by, coal operator, of Philadelphia. and
Captain Lucius c. Darby, Of Camden, n.
Captain Darby was, perhaps the Oldes I
licensed steamboat pilot from Philadelphia.
He was in active service with the American
Dredging Company for thirty-fve years, For
twenty-One years he was on one boat especial.
ly fitted out for him. Anerthe death Of his
wife which occurred six years ago. he quit
the pilot business giving up his position on
this boat to his SOB, LuciNs, who now has
charge Of it. Captain Darbys license as a
pilot extends back forty years. The familiar
figure Of the deceased will be missed on the
streets Of Milton. He has gone to that bourne
3 to which we are all tending, and as sensible
people know, our transit is Inevitable.
During the funeral service on Sunday after.
noon a lady tainted aud was carried out into
the open air where she soon recovered and
went to her home. ID. A.C.
Milford chronicle., 1908-05-15
PENNINGTON.

Miss Anna Davis and Joseph H. salmons, Of
Easton, Md, are the guests OF Miss Lulu Parker,
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Wilkinson, OF Chester, Pa,
are spending a few days with her parents Mt
and Mrs. W. H. Sullivan.
The Box Social held in the School House was a
success. All reported good time.
The ladies Of Pennington will sell ice cream
on Saturday evening, May 10th. Proceeds for
repairing the church.
Miss Emma Hatfield entertained a number of
her friends at her home on Saturday evening.
Among those present were Mr.. and Mrs George
Collins Mrs James Hatfield, Miss Rachel Cor
dray, Miss Lulu Parker, Messrs J. H. Wheeler,
A. L. Lynch, and Benjamin Draper Jr.
Harry Valentine spent Sunday with ". H.
Hitch and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joshua Downes, of Delmar, spent
Sunday with her mother Mrs Thomas Cordray
Frank Thomas and Ebe COrdray are on the
sick list.
The young strawberry plants around here
are looking fine.
J. Wallace Hill has a beautiful field Of scarlet
clover He is going to have it harvested for seed.
Mrs. Ida Collision and Mrs Della Russell spent
Monday with Mrs. Nora Rust
GA. R. Harper was in town Sunday evening.
Our school closed last Friday,
Mr.. and Mrs. E. W. Russell were Philadelphia
visitors Sunday.
Mrs. Frank Smith Of near Oakley speat part OF
last week with Mrs. David Rust
DR.. James Powell, Of San Jose, Missouri, has
come to Farmingtln and opened up in DR.. W. W.
Days office. DR.. Powell practiCed medicine here
25 years ago. We feel greatly pleased to have
him with US again.Dr. W. W. Day has gone to
Wilmington. We are sorrow to lose him.
Mrs Marish Scott, who has been trying to Sc.
cure pension for the past seventeen years has
succeeded in getting it with back pay, amount
ing to sixteen hundred dollars. We are glad she
was successful in getting it as it will be great
help to her in her old age.
Milford chronicle., 1908-05-15
BRIDGEYILLE.

On Sunday morning, May 10th 1908, Norman
Hastings. son of Mr.. and Mrs. James T. Hastings
Of near brdgeville passed calmly into rest after
lingering illness of three years. He was bright
little boy and loved by all who knew him. He
was years month and days old. His death
has brought sorrow to friends and relatives beside
his friends he leaves to mourn his loss, mother
and father, four sisters and one brother. The
funeral was held at Cannon's NJ. P. Church,
Tuesday afternoon, which was largely attended.
Interment made in seaford Cemetery, by l.. NJ.
Watson.
Rev. J. W. Colona pastor of the NJ. E, Church
who is at Pen Mar for his health seems to be
slightly improving.
NJ. n Wiley has been very III for the last week
but is somewhat improved at this writing.
Mr.. Fulles Of New York has been in town this
week
William willin expects to build fine home on
Main street as soon as he can obtain carpenters.
Luther WEIGH and wife of Philadelphia are the
guests of his parents Mr.. and Mrs. NJ W. WEIGH.
Milford chronicle., 1908-05-15
HARRINGTON.

The following pupils Of AndersOE's School are
on the Honor Roll for the month ending May sun
sic Brown. Ellen Hopkins Gustav Marquarut.
Odoth Brown and Pearl Anthony Oral ana
written test and essays excellent.
Misses Jessie and Ethel Willis and Joseph ana
John Willis OF Dover have been the guests
Of Miss Emma Blades.
Napo. con Nelson, OF Md, was town VsitoF
Saturday and Sunday.
Miss Lizzie Argo, Of near Milton was the guest
Of Miss Emily Roach on saturday and sunday
Miss Laura Belle Kennerly was entertained oy
Miss Emma Blades and friends on Thursday OF
last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Dill. OF Philadelphia are
the guests of Ms. Mary E. Jump.
FLOYD Turner has returned home from the
city.
Mrs. Olevia Cohee visited Dover last week.
Ms. John Outten entertained her sister ME-
Mary Ferreis, OF Burrsville,
Mrs. VIII Thomas spent Thursday with her
sister, Mrs. C. E. Gordon.
Mrs. Elizabeth Tharp has been the guest oil MI
George W. Collins.
Harvey Hopkins and Norris Graham are nome
Rev. Jones and family Of Delaware City are
visiting friends in town.
Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Wroten were out OF town
visitors on Sunday.
John Westly Parvis entertained his brothers
and sisters from Chester on sunday.
Rev DR.. Smith will preach a sermon to young
men next Sunday evening at the NJ. p. Church.
Mrs. Parvis aged about ninety years died mere
last week. Interment took place on Sunday
Milford chronicle., 1908-05-15

The manufacture Of crates was discontinued at
the crate fac,ory here, and the manufacture OF
baskets will cOmmense this coming week.
Another member Of the Todd family was added
TO the home of Mr.. aud Mrs. Frank Todd this
week. Mother and son are doing well.
The first strawberries ripend here made their
appearance last wednesday at the store of Mr.
Ratclih
Fresh bay trout are selling at one cent each
here
The Ice cream saloons will open this saturday
and A. NJ. Jones is the leader in popularity
A Two story addition is being built TO the home
OF J. O. Barwick, and cement pavement laid
in front OF the property.
The Baccalaureate sermon to the graduates will
be preached on Sunday MAY 18th in the MethO-
dist Protestant Church, and as the preacher is a
fine speaker, It will be interesting.
Milford chronicle., 1908-05-15
CHAPLAIN'S CHAPEL.

Near BfidgeVillet Dell
Mrs. Seberry Of New Jersey preached at our
church recently, t. a large audience. The SER
mon was both interesting and instructive. Our
Sunday School is being largely attended ard
much;interest is being manifested.
| Chaplain's Chapel Literary Society meets at
the home of H. J. Anderson on this Friday even
ing, May 18th Hereafter, the doors will be
closed against those who are not members or Of
Chaplains Chapel.
The meetings Of the Bridgeville Grange will
not be as often as usual during the summer, but
/ will meet occasionally
Rev. L. ". Layhe'd has quite an interesting
address, which he will deliver on sunday after
noon, May oath. A special invitation is given TO
ali.
Several people in this section have been bitten
by dogs suppose to have been mad, and have been
to the hospital for treatment
Miss Alice Morgan formly Of here but now OF
seaford is visiting her aunt in salt Lake City.
An alteration over so cents took place recent
ly in neighboring town between two men and
resulted in the clament being arrested and fined
Sc. 90 and without getting his 50 cents.
Many of our farmers are visiting slaughterand
Cedar Beaches, to get fish for salting purposes.
one johnson, who is at Lircoln studying
bookkeeping visited her parents here oH sun
day.
Fire escaping from a coal kiln burned up sew
eral cords of God for c. P. Tatman and other
damage as we'll.
James Friedel, a prosperous farmer OF this
vicinity has sold during the past months, sl.00o
of eggs, from 100 fowls. He now expects TO get
enough the remaining year to make the $1,000
net.
Mrs, Charles Nutier and two sons of Milford
spent Sunday with Mrs. Job COnOWay.
The W. C. T. Z. Of Bridgevllle will meet at the
home OF Mr.. and Mrs. EnOs Wright. delight
time is anticipated.
Milford chronicle., 1908-05-15
HoR,s This2

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for
any case OF Catarrh that cannot be cured by
the ues OF Halls Catarrh Cure.
+. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned, have known F. j.
Cheney for the last Is years. and believe him
perfectly honorable in all business transac-
lions, and financially able to carry out any
obligations made by his arm.
WALDING, KINNAN & MARVIN,
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, o.
Hairs Catarrh Cure is taken internally, act
ing directly upon the blood and mucous sur.
faces Of the system. Testimonials sent free,
Price, 75c. per bottle. Sold by all druggists.
Take Halls Family Pills tor constipation.
Milford chronicle., 1908-05-15

new pool table has been added to the hotel
Wellington which seems to be patronizeu Oy 'o-'-
the young and old men.
MIR. and Mrs. C. E, Brown are spending d ie"
days in Denton. 100
Miss Fannie WEIGH delightfully."- entertainer
the crowd n Friday evening In honor nei
brother ard wife.
Ut. VaLdenburg J. E. Layton ana 0eo'so
Wflin have returned from their southern perry
trip they report berries very scarce south,
Mrs. E. ". Ellingsworth is the guest OIL ifls'us
in fredericksburg.
A musical will be given wednesday evening
, for the benefit of the graduates.
Milford chronicle., 1908-05-15
HARBESON.

Mr.. and Mrs Joseph Veasey gave DiItndsy
earty to their daughter, Miss Maud in henor OF
her eighteenth birthday. There was large most
nj friends present and a most delightful evening
vas enioved. Various games were played until
shout ten o'clock when all were invited out INTO
,bo dining room where refreshments were served
shnndsntlv Miss Veasey was the recipient OF
many very beautiful gifts and tine Klha WISHES u
those present for many happy returns Oh 'ne W.
casiOn.
Milford chronicle., 1908-05-15

Indeed, the one great leading feature Of
our new Hair Vigor may well be said to
be this-it stops falling hair. Then it
goes one step further-it aids nature in
restoring the hair and scalp to a healthy
condition. Ask for "the new kind"
MADE by the J. C. Aver Co.. Lowell Msss."8
Milford chronicle., 1908-05-15

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world and the
Rolls also Of and in the China and Jap