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The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1908-05-28
DON'T LIKE LITTLE STRANGER.
Did Ever Youngster Welcome Advent
Of Little Brother or sister7
The mothers were talking shop.

The mOtnerS were taking SnOp.
wien little Harold came" said the
first mother, his older brother Regi-
maid was very curious about him.
"'Yes, Reggie, dear told him, the
little baby is Washington's birthday
present to us from the angels
"He frowned in thoughtful silence.
Then he laid:
"Well, mamma, IL we wrap him up
carefully and put him away and don't
use him, we can give him to some
body else next Washington's birthday,
can't we?"
4. The other mothers smiled and
sighed. The second said:
"On the-er-advent of my little
Miriam, Hannah, our five-year-old, was
taken upstairs by the cook to see the
newcomer.
Hannah looked her little sister over
sternly. Then, turning to the cook,
she said:
"Jane, you can keep that in the
Kitchen"
Again the mothers smiled and sighed
and nodded sadly.
"Yes, it is always So" they said.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1908-05-28
TIE
General Demand

of the Well Informed of the World has
always been for simple, pleasant and
efficient liquid laxative remedy of known
value; a laxative which physicians could
sanction for family use because its COM
>ponent parts are known to them to be
wholesome and truly beneficial in effect,
acceptable to the system and gentle, yet
prompt, in action.
In supplying that demand with its cx-
cellent combination of Syrup of Figs and
Elixir of SIENNA, the California Fig Syrup
Co. proceeds along ethical lines and relies
ON the merits of the laxative for its remark
able success.
That is one of many reasons why
Syrup of Figs and Elixir of SIENNA is given
the preference by the Well-Informed.
To get its beneficial effects always buy
the manufactured by the Cali
fornia Fig Syrup Co., only, and for sale
by all leading druggists. Price fifty cents
per bottle.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1908-05-28
SKIN TROUBLES CURED.
Later With Blood-Poison in Leg
Relied on cuticura Remedies.

about twelve or fifteen years ago
had a breaking-out, and it itched,
and stung so badly that | could not
have any peace because of 1t. Three
doctors did not help me. Then | used
some Cuticura Soap, Cuticura Oint'
ment, and Cuticura Resclvent and
began to get better right away. They
cured me and have not been bothered
with the itching since, to amount to
anything. About two years ago l
had la grippe and pneumonia which
left me with a pain in my side. Treat.
ment ran 1t into my leg, which then
swelled and began to break out. The
doctor was afraid 1t would turn to
blood-poison. / used his medicine
but 1t did no good, then / used the
Cuticura Remedies three times and
cured the breaking-out on my leg. ]. F.
Hennen, Milan, Mo-, May IL, 1907"
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1908-05-28
Gentle Persuasion.

A young chap from the south, who
recently took up his residence in Bos-
ton with the purpose of pursuing GER
tain technical studies at the Hub. en-
gagged board and lodgings at "a select
establishment in Columbus avenue.
1t was not long after his Install
ment therein that the southerner
found himself obliged to complain TO
the landlady with reference to the
noisy doings of some Of his fellow
dodgers.
THE people in the room next TO
mine said he, quarrel in a loud tone
regularly every evening much to my
distress. What's the trouble, any
way?"
"Oh, you mustn't mind them" said
the landlady THAT occurs very often,
at least once a week. It's only Prof.
Whiteside, the hypnotist, trying to per-
suade his wife to go to the band con-
cert. ILLUSTRATED Sunday Magazine.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1908-05-28
The PART HE PREFERRED.
Subtle Meaning in Poets Criticism Of
Decollete Costume.

Joaquin Miller the poet of the Sier
ras, is something of recluse and
rarely comes into San Francisco, but
when he does he is made n good deal
Of a lion. On his last visit he was
one of the guests at rather formal
dinner at a friends house where he
stayed overnight. His hostess had
known the poet since her childhood,
so she felt privileged, next morning. to
discourse to him of the beauties of
the Partisan gown she had worn the
night before-beauties which seemed
to have escaped his observation.
Mr.. Miller listened to all that she
had to say and remained silent
But didn't you really like the
dress?' pleaded the lady.
well" replied the poet, 81 did like
part of 1t well enough"
The lady frightened.
"Indeed?" she said "What part?"
1.-THE part you had on" answered
the poet; and that ended the discus,
sion.-Lippincott's.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1908-05-28
And There Was Light.

Edgar's mother, wishing to keep
him in bed for a slight cold, thought
by darkening the windows to convince
the young man that it was still night,
and so closed tightly the inside blinds.
All was thus dark except the small,
round holes where the adjusting rod
OF the blinds worked.
"See," said mother, ut is dark,
dark; lie still, now, and sleep until it
is light"
Mamma" queried a voice from the
cot presently" mamma, look at the
window; the dark has got holes in it. +"
--Harper's Weekly.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1908-05-28
THEY GROW.
Good Humor ard Cheerfuiness from
Right Food.

Cheerfulness is like sunlight. 1t dis
pels the clouds from the mind as sun
light chases away the shadows of
night.
The good humored man can pick
up and carry off load that the man
with crouch wouldn't attempt to
lift.
Anything that interferes with good
health is apt to keep cheerfulness and
good humor in the background. A
Washington lady found that letting
coffee alone made things bright for
her. She writes:
-Four years ago / was practically
given up by my doctor and was not
expected to live long. My nervous
system was in a bad condition.
But ! was young and did not want
to die so / began to look about for the
cause of my chronic trouble. ] used
to have nervous spells which would
exhaust me and after each spell it
would take me days before could sit
up in a chair.
Il became convinced my trouble
was caused by coffee. ! decided to
stop 1t and bought some Postum.
THE first cup, which ! made ac-
cording to directions, had a soothing
effect on my nerves and liked the
taste For a time | nearly lived on
Postum and ate little food besides.
am today healthy woman.
My family and relatives wonder
If | am the same person | was four
years ago, when | could do no work on
account of nervousness. Now | am do
ing my own housework. take care of
two babies one twenty, the other two
months old. ] am so busy that | hard
ly get time to write letter. yet do
1t all with the cheerfulness and good
humor that comes from enjoying good
health.
Il tell my friends 1t is to Postum
owe my life today"
Name given by Postum Co., Battle
Creek, Mich. Read The Road to Well.
ville." In pkgs. There's q Reason"
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1908-05-28
KILLS BIC PANTHER
IN FIERCE BATTLE
BRAVE TEXAS WIDOW VAN
oUlsAEs MONSTER BRUTE
IN DEADLY STRUGGLE.
GIRL RUNS SWORD INTO BEAST
tnimaI Discovered in Home on Their
Return from visit-Daughter Uses
Dead Fathers Weapon to
Good Advantage.

Marble Falls. TeX.-One of the most
remarkable battles with wild animal
that ever occurred in the wilds OF
western Texas took place few nights
ago in the house of Mrs. Calone,
widow who lives in the Devil river
country not far from Juno. The
wicow and her three children-two lit
tie fellows and daughter about grown
had been spending some days visit
ing relative, and when they returned
to their house, which consisted of n
single room with small shed room
used for kitchen, they noticed that
window had been broken. Two panes
of glass and a piece of the window
frame had been smashed and the
broken pieces of glass were scattered
about the floor and on the ground out
side.
Mother and daughter were consider
ably puzzled, but accustomed to dan
gers and strange happenings on the
frontier they did not worry as to the
cause and set about preparing sup.
per.
Suddenly from n closet there came
scream that stopped every heart
still and chilled the blood of the
woman and children. They huddled
together and were Just ready TO make
run for the door when the closet
door flew wide open and there with
glaring eyes of fire stood a monster
panther bristling and gnashing his
white fangs.
They were cut off from the door, for
they knew that the infuriated beast
would spring upon them the moment
they started across the room. Mrs Ca
lone looked about for a weapon, but
there was nothing within reach but
the andirons in the fireplace. Fanny
| saw something better. Hanging
against the wall close enough to be
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1908-05-28

grasped at a single step was her deal
fathers sword. He had been an officer
in the ranger service of the Lone Star
republic.
THAT was horrible situation for
a few moments" says Mrs. Calone.
The agonizing suspense did not last
long. The mad brute began to wag his
long tail and lick his red chops. The
Spartan mother realized that the bat
tie was on, and as she seized the dog
iron she shouted to her children;
Run under the bed"
The panther with a wild shrek
vaunted toward the group. The little
children were scrambling away, and
the two women stepped apart. The
mad monster passed between them
and he landed right into the fire.
Clawing the burning Goals and howl
ing with rage the tortured beast was
doubtless partially blinded. Mrs. Ca.
lone struck him hard blow on the
head which staggered him; but when
he leaped from the fireplace he made
straight for the mother who was
uiHlliiS ~ INdNll. Niit ubOI lot lnt pul-
pose of throwing ii open.
showers of sparks cracking and fly.
ing from his fur and his red mouth
wide open he looked hideous enough
to haze paralyzed braver woman
than |, - says Mrs. Calone. Fanny had
grasped the sword, and as the horrible
beast sprang upon her mother she ran
forward and plunged the blade into
his body. He was not easy to kill.
The brave girl had to strike again
and slash the monster almost into
two pieces before he relaxed his jaws
and rolled quivering and harmless
upon the bloody floor.
Il am not much hurt, daughter" ex-
claimed the mother, springing to her
feet. Fortunately her shoulder was
not much more than scratched
Thank heaven it is all over" said
Fanny, sinking down on the hearth,
but 1t will be many long day before
get over the scare" After the car.
cass of the big panther had been
dragged out into the yard and the
blood washed away the children re-
turned TO the hearth and the little
family finished their supper.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1908-05-28
CAME AT INoppoRTuNE TIME.
Community just Then Looked with
Dsfavor on Wart Curers.

"I have come into this Wild country
TO tell my famous wart cure" an
nounced the wandering faker.
"Wall, stranger" drawled Amber
Pete, ut would be advisable to leave
by the next stage. The last man that
introduced q wart cure in this section
Is dead"
Indeed! And what kind Of cure
was it?'
"Wall, he had some cotton in n
satchel and he told the boys IL they
wanted TO get rid Of their warts all
they had TO do was to rub the warts
with the cotton. II turned out to be
gun cotton" H.
And did they get rid Of the warts7"
"They did, and they got rid of the
wart doctor, also. That's his tomb
stone by the borax mountain. Don't
step on IL when you leave town
stranger, and see that you leave town
early"
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1908-05-28
Gazetteer Humor.

Many specimens Of unconscious hu-
NOR are received by the editors of that
monumental work, the new Imperial
Gazetteer of India. A district was
said to be IAN extensive rolling plain,
consisting of alternate ridges of bare
stony hills and narrow fertile valleys"
An interesting item of natural history
was afforded by the remark, 1.-The buff
falo differs from the COW in giving a
milk which is richer in fat, in voice.
and in having no hump."-London
Globe.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1908-05-28

colored and had sediment. When
wished to eat my wife had to raise
able to help me and was going dowh
fast when l began using Doan's Kid
ney Pills. After a short time felt
a great Improvement and am now as
strong and healthy as man could be
I give Doan's Kidney Pills all the
credit for it"
Sold by all dealers. so cents box
FosterMilburn Co, Buffalo. N. Y.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1908-05-28
A Staycr.

Mildred" said the prudent mamma,
Il want you to treat Mr.. Ketchley, who
called on you last evening, with some
consideration and respect. He may
not be particularly handsome or at
tractive, but he is sensible, well con-
nected, highly successful in business,
and is regarded as one Of the coming
men"
Il wouldn't mind his being one OF
the coming men," said Miss Mildred
IF it didn't take him so long to CO."
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1908-05-28
His Idea of One.

The teacher in the Darktown school
was hearing the class in geography.
What is known as the Great Di-
vide?' she asked.
"Cuttin' a big watermelon" an
swered little 'Rastus with a grin that
showed all his ivories.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1908-05-28
What We Have Done.

When the hour of death comes-that
comes to high and low alike-then it
is not what we have done for ourselves
but what we have done for others,
that we think on most pleasantly
Sir Walter Scott.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1908-05-28
Those Delicious Lemon Pies.

The kind that make your mouth wa
ter" are easily made with no fussing and
at least possible expense IL you use
"OUR-PIE" Preparation. Don't hesitate.
Try it and tell your friends. At grocers,
10 cents. Three kinds: Lemon. Choco-
late and Custard Put up by D-Zerta
Food Co., Rochester, n. y"
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1908-05-28

complaints for many
years, and cannot
tell what agony I
endured from back.
ache. My lin b s
were swollen twice
natural size and my
sight was weaken
ing. The kidney Sc
cretions Mere dis
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1908-05-28
IL Cures While You Walk.

Aliens Foot-Ease is certain cure for
hot, sweating, callous, and swollen, aching
feet. Sold by all Druggists. Price 25c. Don't
accept any substitute. Trial package FREE.
Address Allen S. Olmsted, lie Roy, n. Y.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1908-05-28

Two secrets of popularity are keep
cheerful courage burning and say
nothing but pleasant things about peo-
pie or say nothing at all.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1908-05-28

To insure the direct and quick cleans
ing of the system, take Garfield Tea, tn,
Mild Herb Laxative. II purihes the blood
eradicates disease and brings Good Health
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1908-05-28
Seeklna the Elusive.

II is the dim haze OF mystery that
adds enchantment to pursuit -
Riyarol.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1908-05-28
Less Apt to Break,

There's many slip 'twixt the cup
and the lip" quoted the moralizer.
"Yes," reioined the demoralizer, "it's
safer 10 drink out Of a tin bucket"
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1908-05-28
Raised FROM A SICK BED.
After Being an Invalid with Kidney
Disorders for Many Years.

John Armstrong. Cloverport. Ky.
says: Il was an invalid with kidney
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1908-05-28

There isn't much hope for a deaf
man who is unable to hear the noise
of a paper dollar.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1908-05-28

DO YOUR CLOTHES LOOK YELLOW
If so, use Red Gross Ball Blue 1t will make
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1908-05-28

Clear white clothes are sign that the
housekeeper uses Red Cross Ball Blue.
Large OF. package, 5 cents.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1908-05-28

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup.
For children teething softens the gums reduces In
fammaton, aays pain, cures wind collie. &c bottle.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1908-05-28

No man is so prosperous that he can
afford to dispense with the rest Of
mankind.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1908-05-28
SADLY MISTAKEN.

a fool.
Wifey-What's the matter, dear?
Hubby-He said / need exercise.
Think of it! Exercise! Exercise for
a man who has looked after his own
furnace all winter, and is now con-
templating the opening of the lawn
mower season!
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1908-05-28

Assist yourself and heaven will as
sist you.-Latin.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1908-05-28

Hugo is said 20 have made s25O,OOO
out of six books.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1908-05-28
Garden Spot Of the World
This Fifty Describes That Portion Of Texas Lying
Between San Antonio and the Gulf.
You Can Buy Truck Fruit Farm Of from 10 Acres to $40 Acres and
Two Choice Lots for S2l0. Terms $40 Month
Without Interest Read the Following:
Hutchinson, Kansas, March II. 1907.

Hutchinson March H. 1907.
Dr. C. r. Simmons San Antonio Tex
Of in
tina f in
the Brown ranch then rode all the lh the ranch making
full days Of hard riding horseback this ranch
met Franks a
the after
dysha hard drdng vast with the
! threeq Of a mile Of
to be
l is wh
first the well satisfied this well furnishing enough
o black red all the
knowgo hndwh see
the
New Home Home and
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to to
all fromS Anton
Christi Brownsville
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have invested in this
arat there this fall and wish friends and all Of
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of acres &c miles south sa
Antonio For literature and full
Or. CHAS. F. SIMMONS,
2i5 Alamo Plaza SAN ANTONIO, TEXAe
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-01-30

r. Belts died suddenly Sunday morn
ing-Mrs. Mary Dubray has returned
from Morrisville. johnson Orange con-
ferred degrees on class Of 81 Saturday,
MIR. and Mrs. Mitchell Sherburt have re-
turned from visit In Lowell.-About 80
were in Jcffersonville Friday night 1t
being "gcntlemens night" with the l.. o.
club of this place. The public installa-
ton of the officers of johnson Lodge. X.
of p, last week was well attended-Thc
regular Church dinner at the Congrega-
tional Church will be held to-day at
twelve oclock.--Mrs. Alice Mead of St.
Johnsbury is visiting here
Mrs. Thomas. Belts. aged 81. died Sun
day. The funeral was held at her late
home Wednesday at one oclock.-Joseph
Cookware of South Hero and Miss Ida
Gertrude Shavonaugh of this town were
married at the Catholic Church In Hyde
Park Tuesday A wedding dinner was
served at the brides home after the SER
vice.-The funeral of Mrs. Louis Car
penter, who died Monday, was held at
her late home Wednesday at 20 p. M
Mrs Stephen Manchester is very i'll.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-01-30
WESTFIELD.

The Rev. James Ramage OF Nortt
Troy preached in the Congregations
Church Sunday in exchange with tho
Rev. NJ W. Farman. Mrs. Bert Percy
has returned from a few days with he,
sister in Montreal.-The Rev Fred WI.
l!ams Of Copper Cliff. Ontario has CONF
&c preach in the Methodist Churches q.
Westheld and North Troy for the re-
mander Of the conference year-Nrs
Dodge Of Lunenburgh came Sunday +.
stay a few days with her son. NJ II
Dodge.-Wi''lam Benware went to Nov
York last week where he has work-Som,
Of the young ladies' of Westfied gave
leap year ball in Atkins hail at Tro,
Friday evening Jonn Brown of Al
hany is spending a few weeks with hi.
sister, Mrs. Willard Farman.-David
Hitchcock. who has been very Ill for
few weeks, is gaining Mrs William
Kelley and children have been i'll witt
chickenpox Endeavor day
will he observed in the Congregations
Church Sunday evoning.--The recon,
lecture by the Hon Frank Plumley "
Mortified entitled Under a Tropca,
Sun" was we'll attended and very inter.
estnE. In the winter Of 1S62-S Mr.. Plum.
ley taught the village school and severa
of his former pupils attended.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-01-30
DERBY.

Edward Hastings returned home from
the hospital at Montrc al Monday night
much improved.-M Helen Comings is
airy school this week and Catherine Will
cox Of the academy ILLS the place.-Mrs
Martha Cowell. who has been visiting
her niece, Mrs. Griggs, left Tuesday for
her home at Newport Center. She ex-
poets soon TO go to Providence, r. l.,
for few weeks.
Kate Spear died last week at the home
West Derby. aged 80 years. She was a
resident OF this Village until after the
death Of her parents, Upon the death OF
her sister. Matte. several years ago she
assumed the care OF her two boys and al
long as health and strength lasted she
was as n mother to them. Funeral serv-
ices We're held at her late home in West
Derby. the Rev. j. c. Emery oficiatng
and interment was in the cemetery at
Derby .-Mrs. Michael ReVoir Is very low
and fears are entertained that she can
not recover. She has a large family Of
little children depending upon her care
The annual meeting OF the Congrega-
tionla ladies Aid met Wednesday AT
Mrs Fullcr's Annie GrigEs passed sun
day in South Troy.-A. j. Allbee has
returned from his visit in New York
Mr.. MORN still remains very feeble with
distressing spasms OF heart trouble which
attack him suddenly .-Arthur Crandall il
improving slowly.
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NEWPORT.

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o'' 's'y ne 'au'es Vi 'ne EplScopai
"'iV ~. "'l give cat snow feoruary
"a '.' '"Ne ""cdu' oeeh
anu many '''oie are PIoffiiseu'-
iiaiiS D'Vnc"S mas purciaScu the IN
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pa toi i'd""'"s anu VIII Jake poSseSs'on
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