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Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1908-10-24
Old Joe's Grubstake
Copyright. by shortstory pub. Coz
By Edith King Latham

Old Jse Cunnill was picturesque
feature of life in Sauger's Pass. al
though the townspeople were not
greatly impressed with the quaint side
of the old mans character. To them
It was an cid story, once both conf
cal and pathetic, but now grown stale
from frequent reading
Ever since the founding of Sauger's.
Old Joe had figured in the history of
the little mountain settlement, at first
as a pioneer owner OF the first stamp
mill, and afterward, through the sharp
vicissitudes of a miners life, he had
slipped down to his present position
of the forlorn but ever-hopeful fortune
seeker his sole possessions a lanky
mule, rifle and meager prospecting
outfit. With this stock in trade, he
was wont to set out on his expeditions
through Siskiyou county, often travel
ing as far south as Redding, and
sometimes washing out two or three
dollars a week in gold, on the banks
OF the Sacramento, where it rushes
through the narrow mountain canyons.
AS it happened this year Old Joe
Cunnill had varied his usual program
by remaining all winter and we'll into
the summer in Sauger's, and it was
not until one morning in July that he
and his mule were seen in marching
order, slowly making their way down
the country road toward the south.
Three men sitting on the veranda
OF the Shasta house, were discussing
new mining boom.
Suddenly one Of them slapped his
knee, and brought his chair down with
& thud on the floor.
Say, boys, I've got an idea that'll
give us some fun and set up the an
cient prospector in the highest heaven
OF joy. Let's grubstake him!"
An hour later, the bewildered old
man plodded, in a daze, beside his
pack mule, with the pleasant recollec-
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1908-10-24
Aus4ralia's Wild Oysters.

Oysters are sometimes regarded as
dangerous but they are not usually
considered savage. A Queensland
Judge, however, has decided that they
are wild beasts. Before royal COM
mission on the pearling industry,
which has been sitting at Brisbane, a
witness stated that eight years ago he
had laid 100000 shells in the neigh
borhood Of Friday island. The Jap
anese stole the shells. and the district
court judge held that as pearl she'll
oysters were wild animals there was
no penalty for stealing them.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1908-10-24

ton of a hearty meal and the amaZ-
ing reality OF three brilliant twenty
dollar gold pieces clanking their shin
ing sides against each other in his
pocket.
The srubstake was kept secret be-
tween the three partners OF Old Joe,
who amused themselves by mysterious
illusions to a wonderfully rich new
syndicate, but 10 amount of argument
could persuade them TO reveal more
than this. The rumor grew that the
mill owner, the storekeeper and the
hotel man had had quiet tip on a
big thing, and the town was prepared
for the announcement that the syndi-
cate had bought out the place, or that
trodueed at Sauger's. But they were
totally unprepared for the announce.
ment which burst upon the little town
toward the last OF October.
The postmaster received word from
his brotherin-law. Charley Mason,
who farmed between Shasta and Red
ding, that cid Joe Cunnill had struck
pay Dirt" The portion Of the let
ter concerning Joes fortunes ran as
follows:
Big piece Of news for Sauger's,
Spread 1t around. Old Joe has made his
strike at last. He's in IL this time sure
got another feller's claim cheap Didn't
wait for the assay, but experts say IT,
the sure thing. Better make q little
fuss over the old Teller. welcome
.2, Ill.
me know how he got home. I'm going
down TO 8. +. tomorrow.
Forget to say Joe leaves on the Il: 40
train Thursday morning
Yours, CHARLEY
The news spread like wildIre
through Saugers, and, in less than an
hour after the letter was read. every
body knew the story of the three dou.
BILE eagles and their sequel. The three
men whs Mad grubstaked the success.
ful minsr we're the most surprised Of
all. A reception committee was an.
pointed to welcome the lucky miner.
On THURSDAY morning Sauger's rose
early ana decorated the buildings on
Main street with garlands of spruce
and Ar, and cotton flags left over from
the last Fourth OF July celebration.
Half an hour before train time, the
platform Of the little railway station
was crowded with expectant SAUCER
ties. All the jokes Of the past six
months were revived TO while away
the long moments before the train was
due, but no joke. was as potent to
bring q laugh as the idea of the en-.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1908-10-24
A Warninq.

Handsome Percy Hasbrooke, the
young chauffeur, drew the girl more
closely to him.
''All the world loves lover, dear
est" he whispered.
But Lolita Codes red lip curled
somewhat skeptically.
You haven't interviewed papa yet.
Percy" she warned him.
With an ominous moaning sound the
great car sped on.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1908-10-24
HOPE |
SOULS ANCHOR |
By REV. A. c. DIXON, d. D.,
Pastor of the Chicago Ave. (MoodyO
Church. Chicago.

THAT by two
immutable things
in which 1t is i'm
possible for God
TO lie, we might
have a strong
consolation who
have fled for ref
uge to lay hold
upon the hope set
before us; which
hope we have as
anchor Of the soul,
both sure and
fast" - Hebrews,
6: 1919.
There is an an.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1908-10-24

The back is the handspring of
woman's organism. 1t quickly calls
attention TO trouble by aching. 1t
tells, with other symptoms, such as
nervousness, headache, pains in the
loins, weight Ill the lower part Of
the body, that q woman's feminine
organism needs immediate attention.
In such cases the one sure remedy
which speedily removes the cause,
and restores the feminine organism
to q healthy. normal condition is
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1908-10-24
Nameless. But All Richt.

what play did you see?" asked the
amiable mistress of her maid, who had
been taken by her best young man to
the theater the evening before.
"They didn't tell the name Of it,"
returned the maid. 1T said on the
outside of the theater that it was
AS You Like It. and / did like it,
but l don't know the name. New
York Times.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1908-10-24
A Polite Bow.

81 understand that your little boy II
very polite"
Yes"
It's nice to see children well
brought up. / like to see little boys
get up and give their seats TO ladies"
THAT boy got down ont OF pear
tree yesterday and gave his seat to a
bulldog before he left the lot where
the tree was. Houston Post.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1908-10-24
Beware of Ointments for Catarrh
that Contain Mercury,

mercury will surely destroy the sense OF smell
and completely derange the whole system when
entering IL through the mucous surfaces such
articles should never be used except on prescrip-
tons from reputable physicians, the damage they
will do is ten fold TO the good YOU can possibly de-
rive from them. Halls Catarrh Cure. manufactured
by +. j. Cheney Co., Toledo, a., contains no mer-
curry. and Is taken internally, getting directly upon
the blood and mucous surfaces OF the system. In
buying Halls Catarrh cure be sure you get the
genuine. Ii IL taken internally and made in Toledo.
Ohio by +. j. Cheney K Co. Testimonials free.
sold by Druggists. Price, 75c. per bottle
Take Halls Family Plls for constipation.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1908-10-24

W lIOuDlc llit ~ DC
yerely that at last l
had TO give up. l
took to my bed and
stayed there four
months, suffering in
tense pain, dizziness,
headache and in
Illumination of the
bladder. T h Ou z h
without hope, l be.
gan using DOan's
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1908-10-24
"SPOHN'S."

This is the name of the grea;est of all
remedies for Distemper, Pink Eve. Heaves.
and the like among all ages Il horses Sold
by Druggists, Harness Makers. or send 10
the manufacturers. $50 and 81 90 bottle.
AGENTS wanted. Send for free book. Spohn
Medical Co, Spec. Contagious Diseases,
Goshen. Ind.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1908-10-24

Kidney Pills, and in three months was
completely cured. The trouble has
never returned"
Sold by all dealers. so cents box
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, n. Y.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1908-10-24
Same FEELING.

And haven't you ever taken a ride
In an automobile?" asked the man
with the new machine, pityingly.
NO." replied the plain person, but
fell out of third-story window
Oonce."
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1908-10-24
LYDIA r. PlNsgEsAWs'S
VEGETABLE COMPOUND

Mrs. VIII Young, of 6 Columbia
Ave-, ROckland, Me-, says:
dreadful Paekach aches ana i, a pain IN my
1 doctored until was discouraged and
thought / would never get we'll. read
what Lydia e. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound had done for others and
decided to try it; after taking three
bottles 1 can truly say that never felt
so well in my life"
Mrs. Augustus Lyon, of East Earl,
Pa, writes to Mrs. Pinkham:
Il had very severe backaches. and
pressing-down pains. Icould not sleep,
and had no appetite. Lydia e. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound cured mo
and made me feel like new woman"
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1908-10-24
Al the Other Extreme.

Just as you are pleased at finding
fault. you are displeased at finding
Observation-Disclosures.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1908-10-24
FACTS FOR SICK WOMEN

For thirty years Lydia Is. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound, made
from roots and herbs, has been the
standard remedy for female ills,
and has positively cured thousands OF
women who have been troubled with
displacements, inflammation, ulcera--
ton, tibroid tumors, irregularities,
periodic pains, backache, that bear
ing-down feeling, tiatulency, indiges-
ton, dizziness, or nervous prOstratiOn.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1908-10-24

Whether life shall be desert depends
on the springs in your heart.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1908-10-24

Obedience is better than sacrifice
Latin proverb.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1908-10-24
RAISED FROM SICK BED.
After All Hope Had Vanished.

Mrs. ]. II. Bennett, 50 Fountain ST.,
Gardiner, Me-, says: MY back used
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1908-10-24
ITsn AlInltsG

Use Aliens Eoot.Ease
Cures tired aching sweating feet pc. Trial pac
free. A. ;. Olmsted, lie Roy, Ny
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1908-10-24

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup.
For children teething, softens the gums, reduces In
nammaton, alays pain, cures wind cole. 25c bottle
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1908-10-24
important to Mothers.

Examine carefully every bottle OF
CASTORIA a safe and sure remedy for
infants and children, and see that it
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1908-10-24
BlackWeII's.

Ma Twaddles-Well, here's a "Na-
poleon of Wall street" who is well
named
Pa Twaddles-How's that?
Ma Twaddles-IIe's spending his
last days on the island.--CNeveland
Leader.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1908-03-19
Potato crowina Contest.

A novel grange contest took place at
North Augusta, Ne, this fail in pota-
10 raising between the brothers and
Inc sisters. Each one had been pre-
,tously required to plant five hills OF
potatoes, care for them and dig them.
The losing side was to furnish the
supper. On Oct. each one carried
: the potatoes raised to the grange,
where they were weighed. The broth
ers won by the small margin of Ave
and ope-haif pounds. The largest crop
raised was twenty-five pounds by Ever
stt Wither. j. w. BARROW.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1908-03-19

s,t1tc Master George W. j. Gannt OF
New Jersey says: The past year has
been the banner year in grange work
IN The Garden State. Sixteen new sub
ordinate oranges nave been organized
aud two Pomonas, making us sub
ordinate and fourteen Pomona oranges.
Nearly 1900 new mem bers have been
added 70 our membership, making Il
grand tota! ot 1900. Our Grange
Tire Insurance company has been stead
lily growing, giving safe protection to
our patrons We have nearly SiS,00o,-
coo worth Of property insured. For
number Of wears subordinate and Po-
rnoDH oranges have been cooperating
In the purchase Of farm supplies at
great saving This has been however.
OF = loca! character. The Grange COM
mercial Exchange has been recently In
coluurated with q capital stock OF
&l25.U0Q, which it Is expected Will he
very helpful 10 the members Of the
grange"
G. ". Peirce. state master Of the Yer
NOM grange, reports thirty new sub
orjilates aud one Pomona organized
the past year. adding 1000 members.
Questions were freely discussed, and
cdacation was the watchword. Asri'
culture ard nature studies were being
introduced into the common schools.
The grange stood for better reads, bet
ter methods AND better everything. He
VIII not be satisfied until there are as
many oranges in Vermont as there are
towns.
c. ., Richardson, state master in
Massachusetts, says a great growth Is
going on with enduring results. The
problem of child education was engag-
ing the attention of Patrons In Massa-
cbusetts. Growth of membership was
uf little consequence unless every one
had some definite object. The grange
Is winning It's way 10 the front.
The exempiificatiop Of the ritua!istic
work was never better than this year.
The flrst degree was exempltted by
New Britain Conn grange officers,
the second by Cheshire Comm team,
the third By ladies' degree team from
Kcene, n II; the fourth by ladies'
degree team from North Brookield,
Mass. The fifth degree was beautiful
ly presented by q Central Pomona de
gree team of Connecticut and the sixth
by the officers OF the Connecticut state
grange. This work, particularly liz the
lower degrees. cannot fail To be an In
spiration to all who witnessed Ii, and
through them the various subordinate
oranges here represented viii be In
cited to improvement in this very. im
portant phase of grange work.
Governor Woodruff of Connecticu
gave an informal reception 70 the ma
tionai grange aud visiting delegates
iust al the close of one mornings Ses
sion. In the receiving liue We're Gov
ernor and Mrs. Woodruff, eS-Goyerno
mud Mrs, c. J. Bell of Vermont and ex
Governor aud Mrs. y. J. Bachelder o
New Hampshire. Several bundre'
visiting Patrons took occasion to pa.
their respects to the chief executive ol
rnis occasion. Governor Woodruff
q recent member of the grange,
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1908-03-19

and has consented to assist the readers Of this
paper in every way in placing their orders for
the Duplex during the year this advertisement
will run in the paper When you write for
catalogue. mention this paper and addres. ex-
tuH particular, regarding our
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1908-03-19
Home Concert Collection

which we sell on Easy Payments. 4 consists of
the Duplex Phonoeraph with al the latest
Improvement mechanical feed which re-
lieve. the record Of ell the destructive work cf
propelina the reprodueer sound box) and
needle point across ii, surface; and our weight
regulating device which j, the greatest record
saver ever inverted. Both these are exclusive
feature. Of & hs DSpls. and esp r.. E ad had
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1908-03-15

YOU CAN SECURE a self-supporting
home in the glorious Kootenay fruit
district British Columbia, for $40 cash
and $40 per month for ten acres. obs
count for larger payments); annual
profits $500 to $1O00'per acre. Orchard,
garden, poultry, grand scenery, hunting,
fishing, abundant pure water, healthy
churches schools, post offices, stores,
daily express trains, lake steamboats,
within a few minutes walk, fine neigh
bors, comforts of civilization combined
with delightful rural community. Will
send maps, photos, plans, proofs free.
Refer to banks and commercial bodies,
also hundreds purchasers Write today.
Address Land Department, Kootenay
Orchard Association, 491 Ward Street,
Nelson B. c..
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1908-03-15
WAITED TO BuY-RANCHEs

FREE. FREE!-Information about the
promising country of Okanogan, the
coming town of Pateros at the gateway
into the famous Methow valley and the
Okanogan country. To fail to take adj
vantage of this may lose you home
and a fortune. For particulars write c.
]. Steiner. Pateros, Wash.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1908-03-15
TOMATO CULTURE.

Send 25 cents to The Ranch, Seattle,
Wash, for copy of Littooy's EARLY
Tomato Culture" This book is endorsed
by excellent authorities. 1t tells in
simple, concise way the methods Mr..
'4ittooy has always pursued, which have
never failed to secure a large crop of
.hoice tomatoes of any variety or type
planted. Each step is taken up and ex-
planned consecutively. You should have
d copy of this little booklet. Send to-
day.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1908-03-15
WAGON AND CARRIAGE MAKERS.

WAGON BUILDER-Wagons for heavy
hauling, repairing, painting and scien-
tifc horseshoeing are my specialties.
Alaska sleds. My shop is the most COM
plete in Seattle. Geo. w. Hoffman, 542
and 544 First Avenue South, Seattle,
Washington Correspondence invited.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1908-03-15
SOME GOOD BUYS.

SOME GOOD BUYS.
$1S00-Four-room cottage, lot 55x150 TT. |;
near car and lake; best suburb of
Seattle Easy terms.
$2000--Six- room house, lot 100x109 it.. ;
fine view lake; half cash. liberal
discount for cash.
$16OO-14 acres good berry land on Pu-
get Sound; fine location for
chicken ranch, one and one-half
hours by boat from Seattle.
$2500-62-foot corner in heart of Seattle
on Lake Washington; unexcelled lake
and mountain view
ANY NUMBER of lots in choice loca-
lions at from $500 up.
WRITE FOR PLAT OF BANNERS 1ST
ADDITION.
w. S. BANNER & CO., 1907 Lowman
Bldg.
Have you cream or eggs to ship?
Write Miller, Reed, Pease Co., Seattle,
Wn.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1908-03-15
FOR sALE-AcRH Tracts

unimproved land in Snohomish County;
Wash At twenty $500 and twenty
five ($25) dollars per acre. Christensen
& Walsh Bros, Walsh Block, Everett,
Wn.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1908-03-15
MISREPRESENTATION.

Matchmaking, engraving and optics;
big demand for jewellers at good salary.
Money made while learning. Practical
work from the start. Graduates assist
ed to positions Seattle Matchmaking,
Engraving & Optical School, room / Kin
near Bldg. Entrance cor. 4th and Pike,
Semitic Wash.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1908-03-15
JEWELLERS

& COMPANY = The
store that carries high grade watches.
clocks, diamonds, cut glass and silver
ware and jewelry. Visit our art room
and see our line of hand-painted chit a
Agents for the celebrated Tiffany clock
the clock of the future; no winding, oil
ing. cleaning or repairing. No. No
Second St.. North Yakima.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1908-03-15
INFORMATION. FIR.
MUNCY ART co.
CREAM sEPARAToRS.

BOON TO DAIRYMEN!-U. S. Cream
Separator, the best in the world. 1t
saves all the cream and money and is al
ways in order. Write to or call on A.
NJ Terrell e Son, Everett Wash, for
further information and prices.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1908-03-15

WE HAVE just issued new farm list
Call or send for one. West American
Land Co., 322 Bailey Building, Seattle
Wash.
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PHYSICIANS.

DIR. GREENSTREET, specialist on dis
eases of the eve. ear, nose and throat
Consultation invited. 412-13 Walker
Building, I'd and University St, Seattle
Wn.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1908-03-15
NURsERY STOCK.
POWER WOOD SPLITTER.

EVERY PACIFIC COAST CITY Is go
ing cold for wood. have power wood
splitter with a power drag saw for sale.
$40 to $25 a day clear getting out stove
wood for the market This is bargain
First come, first served. H. G. p, care
The Ranch. Seattle. Wn.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1908-03-15

READY INVESTMENT COMPANY
Everett, Wash; real estate, loans, tim
ber mines and Insurance.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1908-03-15
FOR sALE-REAL ESTATE
EVERETT.

REAL ESTATE-City and country prop
erty. w. H. Clay, Everett, Wash.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1908-03-15

IN THE WENATCHEE VALLEY-Are
you going to examine Cascade Orchards
this spring? Only one mile from Leay-
apple ground in the state. We have sew
eral fine 5-acre tracts left. Perpetual
water right goes with the land. Perfect
Irrigation system Lots of water. Full
information free. II. c. Peters, owner
600 Alaska Bldg, Seattle.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1908-03-15

FARM LANDS for sale-My 200 acre
farm, Methow valley; all fenced, SO
acre alfalfa, all can be cultivated, soil
principally volcanic ash; unlimited wa
ter supply; improvements cheap build
ings and small sawmill. Churches and
schools nearby. Commission to broker.
Price, $20,000.00; one-half cash. For
complete information address Kara Tut
lie MethoW Okanogan Co, Wash.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1908-03-15

FLOUR MILL WANTED-In heart of
fine wheat country. Particulars glad
w sent Kelso Bros. Co.. Kiona. Wash.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1908-03-15

MODERN CARRIAGE Co.-Manufac-
turers and repairers of all kinds of
vehicles, General blacksmithing and
wagon works. Satisfaction guaranteed.
1908 Western Ave.S>Seattle, Wn.
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FOR sA1E-IRRIaAT1oN LANDS

UNDER THE PALOUSE PROJECT-
The Washtucna Irrigated Fruit Lands
About 500 acres are ready for irrigation
this year. The best proposition on the
market today. In the midst of the great
PaIouse wheat country Irrigation by
gravity Ono pumping). Three transcon-
tinental railroads at your door. A beau
tiful booklet with full information sent
free. Just ask for it. The Palouse IT.
rigation & Power Co., 622 Alaska Bldg,
Seattle
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1908-03-15

A BEAUTIFUL HOME in the Wenatchee
valley. Cascade Orchards combines
profit and beauty. The leading apple
Section in the state. Only one mile from
io-ac rts tracts with perpetual water
rights sold on easy payment PLAN Get
free particulars from H. c. Peters, own
err, 622 Alaska Bldg, Seattle. -
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THE STAR CARRIAGE Co.-General
Blacksmithing. All kinds of vehicles
Seattle. Wash. Shop phone, Main 1858.
Speciality of horseshoeing.
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ATTORNEYS.

OSCAR G. HEATON-Attorney at law,
1862 Empire Bldg, Seattle. Practice
In all courts The Ranch subscribers
are free to consult.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1908-03-15

(E. E. Powell, successor to j. B.
Conney) Heavy draft horses a special
ty. All stock guaranteed as represent
ed. ITO Western Ave-. Seattle. Wash.