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Mower County transcript., 1908-03-11
Short Talks on Road Improvement.

| There has been a good deal of
/ talk on road Improvement of late, so
{ old Rusticus thinks he ought to add
! a little 90 it.. We can learn a good
deal by observation. Sometimes OBJ
.servation is of more value than ex-
perience. Sometimes observation
leads us to make improvements more
readily and willingly if we see how
our neighbors have made them ahead
of ours or how they have neglected
+, to make needed improvements by
Ineglecting to observe where others
nave made them.
| Now, If everyone driving on the
public highways would observe the
condition of the roads, be it good or
bad, he would thus be better able to
judge If it was properly constructed
and maintained. Sometimes in driv-
+, ing on the public highways we get
into neighborhoods where the road
sides are as clean and leavel as mea-
dows, the road beds are graded up
to the proper height, culverts and
bridges are in the very best condi-
tion, and ample provision has been
made for the water to drain from the
roadside and every farmstead is a
credit to the community and a sam
pie of neatness and thrift. Compare
this with other neighborhoods where
roadsides are burrs and weeds, with
mo decent grades, with water holes
on the roadsides, bridges and cul-
verts in a deplorable condition and
sometimes mud axle deep. Why is
this SO? Because of lack of interest
in public affairs, lack of pride, no
eye for what is beautiful, simply
constant race after the almighty
dollar. The same road tax has been
levied on the whole town and still
such a difference in the two pic
lures.
Decided improvements can be
brought about by a little extra exer-
ton. Let us all take more interest
in improving our country roads and
our farms. Thus we will make the
landscape more beautiful and home
like, thus adding more pleasure to
our lives and more value to our
farms.
RUSTICUS.
Mower County transcript., 1908-03-11
OAKWOOD CEMETERY MEETING.

The annual meeting of the Austin
Cemetery association was held Fri
day afternoon at the courthouse. The
reports for the year showed total re-
ceipts to be $3,240.70, expenditures,
$3,2O2.24. $3.50 has been paid on
the Indebtedness during the year,
leaving balance due on the debt of
$1,7OO. The following trustees were
elected: S. a. Smith and N. F. Ban
field, those holding over being F. w.
Kimball, r. o. Hall and Mrs. Eva
Smith. The newly elected officers are
President, N. F. Banfield; sec. A.
Friedrich; treas, S. A. Smith.
Mower County transcript., 1908-03-11
Netghb0rhOOd rayOr,te.

Mrs. E.. D. Charles, of Harbor, Maine.
speaking OF Electric Bitters, says: "It
Is a nalghborhood favorite here with
us It deserves to be favorite every
where It gives quick relief in dyspep.
Sia, h'Fr complaint, kidney de1ange-
'nrnt, malnutrition. nervousness, weak
ness aud general debility Its action
on the blood, as a thorough purifier
makes 1t especially useful as a spring
medicine. This grand Alternative tonic
IS sold under guarantee at K o. WoId's
drug store. SOC.
Mower County transcript., 1908-03-11
OAKLAND >

News came Monday Of the death
OF II. T. Cheadle at Salem S. D.,
where he lived He formerly resided
in Moscow and went from here to
Salem twenty-nine years ago this
month. He is brother of Mrs. N. F.
Earl and Mrs. Thos Mann of Austin.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Wiseman 20
to Rush City. Mimi, this week to
reside. He will be assistant in the
creamery there.
Geo. Dorm and Ewing Laird went
to Austin Saturday on a pleasure
trip but were glad to get back home
Sunday. H.. ..
Robt. Kirkpatrick of Glenville
will move onto the A. P Wiseman
farm this week.
Social at the Presbyterian church
Wednesday evening of this week.
The program will be given by the
old people.
Carl Gustavison of Albert Lea
visited his parents Saturday.
Mrs. J. E. Lugg continues to i'm
prove
Union preaching service was held
at the Baptist church Sunday after
noon. Sermon by Rev. H. B. Hazen,
The Baptist Ladies' Aid will meet
with the president, Mrs. Joseph Ben
nett, on Thursday, March 19. Picnic
dinner.
Mrs. VIM. sheedy entertained a
number of ladies at a quilting bee
on Tuesday afternoon.
Mrs. Henry Hendrickson was mite
i'll last week and under the DOCTORS
care.
Datus E. Reynolds fell from a load
Of hay Wednesday and struck on
his shoulder. His neck was badly
sprained SO that he was laid up for
several days. 1t was narrow es-
cape from a broken neck.
Miss Mary Dumphy went> to her
home in Preston Saturday for yaca-
tion. She will return to teach about
April 1. =
The social in the Torrens school
house Friday evening netted about
500. -
Hazel Wyant Of Austin, was ont
Saturday to visit Mr.. and Mrs. Hans
Running.
Rev. Hofstad of Northwood, visited
James Bell Monday and Tuesday. -.
Frank Morgan and family snent
Tuesday with friends in Austin.
Milo Christie went to Petersbnrph
Va, last week to see the Old DO s..
mini0n. -.
Mower County transcript., 1908-03-11
Good for EVERYBODY.

mr.: N orman 4: Coulter, a prominent
architect, in the Delbert Building, San
francisco says: II fully endorse all
that has been said of Electric Bitters
as a tonic medicine 1t is good for
everybody: It corrects stomach, liver
and kidney disorders in prompt and
ehclent manner and builds up the sys.
tenn" Electric Bitters ia the hest
spring medicine ever sold over dr,1o.
glsts counter; as blood purifier it is
store 70
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Best healer in the World,

Rev. F. Starbird, Of East Raymond
Maine, says: II have used Bucklen's
Arnica Salve for several years, on my
old army wound, and other obstinate
sores, and find it the best healer in the
world. use it too with great success
in my veterinary business" Price 25c
at X o. Wold's drug store.
Mower County transcript., 1908-03-11
9I)f!l(:IH HSa
JONATHAN STEWART.

Jonathan Stewart, an old resident
of Racine township, died Feb. 26,
1908, at the residence of his daugh-
ter, Mrs. Steve ]. Sanborn, in Ra-
cine village, aged 81 years. He was
born in Western, N. Y, Sept. 9, 1916.
He was married in Western March
Is, 1899, to Miss Laura Martin. The
family resided there for six years and
then moved to Wisconsin, and in
1857 they came to Racine in this
county. Mrs. Stewart died Nov. Is,
1898 and Mr.. Stewart has since
made his home with his daughter.
He is survived by five children, seven
grandchildren and FIVE great grand
children. He united with the Free
Will Baptist church in Wisconsin
and was for many years a faithful
member of that church. He later
united with the congregational
church in Hamilton. He was a high
ly respected citizen. Interment at
Hamilton.
Mower County transcript., 1908-03-11
MARRIAGE LICENSES

Issued to Fay A. Pick Of Waltham
and Mabel Z. Bailey of Brownsville:
Luther r. Ferrington of Blooming
Prairie and Gertie l. Gjlbertson of Car
penter, Iowa.
Mower County transcript., 1908-03-11
FOR SALE

Several fine thoroughbred Shorthorn
bulls, Bates strain, from 6 months ia 3
years. Q. 1. JoBBINs, on J. w. Scott
farm, southwest Of Austin.
Mower County transcript., 1908-03-11
FRED KORNBERG.

Fred Kornberg died Friday noon,
March 6, 1908, of consumption, at
the home of his father, John Korn-
berg on First street. He had been
in failing health for the past five
or six years but was about the house
Friday morning and was at the
table for dinner. In a few minutes
after he was dead. Fred was born
in Austin, May %, 1884 and has
always lived here. He was a young
man of exemplary habits and was
very popular among a large circle of
young friends. His mother died
about three years ago. The father,
two brothers, Edward and James,
and a sister Emma survive. Funeral
services conducted by Rev. c. D.
Belden, were held at the residence
Sunday afternoon, a large company
of friends being present to show
their regard and sympathy. The
floral tributes were numerous and
beautiful. Interment in Oakwood.,
Mower County transcript., 1908-03-11
ERIN LEE CONNER.

Erin Lee, second son of Mr.. and
Mrs. James Conner of Sand Greek, N.
D., aied Saturday, Feb. 20, 1908,
from the effects of membranous
Group. He was taken sick about mid
night on Thursday and died Satur-
day afternoon while in fit of cough
ing. He was born in Moscow town.
ship, June IS, 1904. For the past
year the family lave lived in Da-
l1ota where they have enjoyed good
health until tn; attack. Erin was
an exceptionally bright, promising
child, next to the youngest in fam
lily of five. His last words were:
"Take me, papa, I'm SO SICK" Every
thing that loving hands of kind
neighbors ana medical skill could do
was done for the little sufferer but
the call to come up higher was final
and summary. The interment was
near the home at Sand Creek. The
father is son of Mrs. John Conner
of this city. The mother is a
daughter of Abe Watkins of Austin.
Mower County transcript., 1908-03-11

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Mower County transcript., 1908-03-11
We BUY FARM PRODUCE EITHER PHONE No. 80
Ten Days Bargains
March 18th to llarch 2Ist
CLOTHING DEPARTMENT.

a few more Fur Coats, Overcoats and Winter Suits
sacrifice prices Gloves Mittens Caps Sweaters Under
prices 10 appreciate these bargains you them.
Mower County transcript., 1908-03-11

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Tooth Rrnsh % -0o I0CI
36 inch .25 Black Taffeta
Silk for. O7C|
Fieisher's German Knitting
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Union Suits. 5Oc va|ne z &c
A mod 15c vo,,a od,.s,h h,ooL
mi, siza Hosa O.. nair E0C
1ad;as, nm +o .a.+o Hand poos and
leather Goods Il otf
Ladies' new up to date Belts. lot l.
u off.
Ladies' new up to date Belts, lot 2,115 off
Ladles' new up TO date Belts, lot 5, II OFT
The Washington times., 1908-01-17
BOY,
SEE GUESTS OF zoo

The animals at the National Zoologi-
cal Garden. at Rock Creek Park. need
new water boy. They are not par
ticular about the kind of water boy
they get so long as he provides the
water. but IL does not follow that any
junior American may be given this dig
nified position by fulfilling this one re
quirement
The elephants water boy is as much
civil service employee as the master
mechanic, or civil engineer, and must
undergo the civil service examination
In the first place he must know some
thing about arithmetic. a little about
spelling, and few other branches rudi-
mentary enough in themselves, but very
advanced from the point OF view of
the water boy as anyone will tell you
that has ever served in that official
capacity for a menagerie Having pass
ed this examination and found mental
iy mt for the position. the candida se
must undergo a physical examination.
If he passes this he will receive his of
ficlal parchment and Will be recognized
as a candidate qualified 20 serve Dunk,
the elephant. the raging lions, and the
wild things in the park. And IL he has
any spare time he may run errands for
the attendants.
The Washington times., 1908-01-17
EVANS ASHORE
FOR FIRST TINE
At RIO JANEIRO
Admiral Commanding
Fleet Lavishly Enter
tanned by BrazilianS.

RIO JANEIRO. ain. 1z--Admiral Ey-
ans trip ashore and the two-mile boat
race, between crews OF the gunners
mates on the United States warships
in port here, are the features OF today g
program for the lighting men accom-
panying the armada.
The admiral has not had a chance
even 10 set foot yet upon Brazilian
soil, but made all his plans for paying
his respects upon the foreign minister
today. Elaborate preparations were
made for receiving him and he Was Law
ishly entertained.
The gunners' mates will race n
dinghies. The keenest rivalry has been
growing up.
The day Of the fleets departure viii
probably be the most spectacular Of
any from the moment that IL entered
port. President Penna viii bid the Of
ficeTs and men farewell on the deck Of
their own flagship, a half-hOur before
they sail. and a division OF BraziF s
lighting craft will accompany t1e
armada 800 miles on its voyage.
The unprecedented welcome iavished
by Brazil and Brazilians on the fleet
continues una bated, though the battle
ships have now been five days in Rio
harbor.
From the President of the republic to
the humblesC citizen the greeting has
been given with a warmth and enthus-
iasm that should go far toward cement
ing a real national friendship between
the two great nations Of the two Amer
icas.
The Washington times., 1908-01-17
EUROPEAN CROPS CUT
BY UNSUITABLE WEATHER

According to reports sent 10 the De
partment OF Agriculture, practically
every foreign country is experiencing
adverse conditions for the growth and
proper maturity Of winter crops. Gen
orally late harvests' and unsuitable
weather In the fall. excessive rain in
western Europe, and prolonged drought
I'm the eastern portion-have made
crops most unprOmising.
Toe departments correspondent says
that il is very improbable that the
acreage of winter wheat is as large as
iu 1gO6. and the crop OF the great Rus
siuu wheat belt IS IA a precarious con
ditiOn Italy's crop report Is one or
the few promising ones, and a semi
Cf5cfaI estimates places the yield at
from 172. 900, coo to 176,010,0 600 bushels.
The Washington times., 1908-01-17
playing" Costly
For Sons of Ham
In KimbaIl'S Court

What constitutes the difference be-
tween fghting and playing caused a
number Of new burrows 10 make their
appearance in the judicial forehead Of
Judge Kimball when Edward Jackson
and Manuel CAM. two colored men,
we're arraigned before him on a charge
Of fighting.
Officers Doyle and Williams, of No.
s. were passing the corner OF Fifth
and L streets about $50 o'clock yes
terday morning when they saw two
scantily clad, dusky forms so closely in
terloeked that they were OF the opinion
that the Siamese twins had returned 70
life and were gamboling about the as
phalt
The officers looked on the swaying
bodies Tor a few seconds. Then remenl-
bering their duty. they stealthily closed
in on the pair and placed them under
arrest. When the EthiOpians were taken
TO the stationhouse both were found
10 be suffering with several nasty cuts
about their heads and bodies. After a
5aunt TO the nearest hospital, where
they were neatly sewed together again,
they were taken back to await the
morning trip to Judge Kimbalfs court
room
They told his honor this morning that
they were merely playing; that they
were neither one drunk, and that the
policemen were exceeding their author
ity when they broke up the party they
were having. Because of the persist
enCy OF both mei in declaring that they
were not fighting, and the impressiR
manner in which each tearfully and
soIemnly expressed deep love and at
lection for the other, Judge KimbaH
hesitated several moments before re
curing each TO leave s. with Clerk
Frank Sebrlng as a proof OF their broth
erly feeling.
The Washington times., 1908-01-17
VETERAN NAVAL OFFICER
RETIRED FROM SERVICE

Capt c. Leavitt Logan has been oe-
tached from duty In the eighth haYai
district as commandant of the Pes'-
cola Navy Yard. his detachment to take
effect one day before his scheduled re-
tiTement for age on January So lie mas
been ordered to his home.
Capt. l. c. Herlner has been ordereu
to relieve Captain Logan, and he VIII
assume command of the navy yard at
Pensacola. At present he is on duty
at the New York Navy Yard.
The retirement of Captain Logan
causes the promotion of Com. A, Z.
Cots. engineer officer, and Com. J. y.
Helm to the grade OF -aDtain, ana the
promotion Of Lieut.. Com. Albert l.. Key
TO the grade OF commander Lieut.. kos
Coe G. Bulmer viii be raised to the
grade OF lieutenant commander.
Captain Logan is Il native OF ONO
and became connected with the navy IN
February, 1863.
The Washington times., 1908-01-17
G. P. o. VETERANS CLUB
TO HEAR NOTED WARRIOR

The Veteran Club, of the Government
Printing Office, has invited Col Charles
Chaille-Long. the distinguished soldier,
African explorer, diplomat, and aItnOr.
10 address them at their next meeting,
Saturday evening. January Is, at F'ythian
Temple, and he has consented 10 do so.
The colonel was IN the civI var IN
the First Eastern Shore VOLUNTEER In
fantTy and in the Eleventh Maryland
Infantry. and his experiences while With
General Chinese" Gordon in central
Africa viii afford an entertainment of
exceptional interest 10 the old soldiers
Of the big printing office
The Washington times., 1908-01-17
TOTAL ABSTINENCE UNION
TO HOLD ANNIVERSARY

The Catholic Total Abstinence Union
is preparing an elaborate program for
their second anniversary exercises,
which will take place Sunday evening
at Good Samaritan Han on l., near Six
teenth street northwest.
The arrangements are in charge or a
committee consisting Of William r
DOwnay. TT Jmas MalOney. and William
A. Hickey. Music and temperance ora
tiOns viii be a feature. Several Catho-
lie pastors Of the city VIII be in at
tendance. and address the meeting.
The public is invited.
The Washington times., 1908-01-17
JOHN BARRETT SPEAKS
AT BANK CLERKS MEETING

John Barrett, director Of the Bureau
OF American Republics, addressed the
monthly meeting OF the American Insti-
tute of Bank Clerks In the clubrooms.
1914 F street. last night. Mr.. Barrett
spoke on Latin America"
Mr Barrett was followed by PostOffice
Inspector Carter b. keene, who pointed
out the many advantages 20 be derived
from the establishment OF pOstoftiCe saw
iugs banks.
" Mex. Stowell. president Of the or
ganiZatiOn, presided
The Washington times., 1908-01-17
CONTRACTORS GIVEN MoRE TnNE.

The Commissioners today granted G..
b. Clark & Co. of Baltimore. an extern
sion of time in which to complete n q
Monroe street bridge, in Broukaps-
The firm now has until April II t. fnisl
the structure. Engineer Douglass says
the District viii be put to no incOa-
veuienCe by the extension of time.
The Washington times., 1908-01-17
I. W. PINCHOT BETTER.

James W. Pinchot, the father of Gif-
ford Pinchot, who has been seriously
IN at his residence at 1915 Rhode Island
avenue northwest, as the result OF an
acute attack of the "Trip, was reported
much Improved this morning.
The Washington times., 1908-01-17
Every Modern Banking Convenience,

together with the advantage OF drawing
interest on your deposits. is offered BY
Union Trust Co. 10th & II SITS DEPOSITS
subject 70 check. GOvernment control
The Washington times., 1908-01-17
Baltimore and Return, SI.as, Baltimore

& Ohio r. r. Every Saturday and Sun
day All trains both ways, both days.
except Royal Limited City offices 14i1
q ST. and 6l9 Penna. ave.
The Washington times., 1908-01-17
TAKE WARNING.

Opportunity knocked loudly at the
mans door
But the man was busy discoursing on
panics, their habits. and habitats
So Opportunity grinned and ambIed
along.-ExChauge
The Washington times., 1908-01-17

Shaffer Executes Floral Work of All
kinds at very reasonable prices. 18th & I.
The Washington times., 1908-01-17
MRS. GLIB OUT OF DANGER.

At the Providence Hospital this
morning IL was stated that Mrs Frank
Glib. who accidentiy shot herself sew
eraI DAYS ago. was in a decidedly inn
r,roved condition. The injured woman,
while not vet able to leave her bed, IS
said to be out Of all Danger now.
The Washington times., 1908-01-17

viOlets, asc Bunch-Narcissus, CSC Per
Doz. At Kramer's. 91s F st. nv. --..
The Washington times., 1908-01-17
CSC and STAG carriage bags and vanity books, 69C

If you have needs in this line tomorrow is the pest
time supply them and 90 so at rnuch 4ess than
regular prices
This lot contains the most favored styles of the
season Five different varieties of Vanity Books, and
three different styles in Carriage Bags. These are
The Washington times., 1908-01-17

Best Coal at Low Frlees. R. J. & b. c.
Grace. 9Th & F ne. Phone Lincoln 2Ss.
The Washington times., 1908-01-17

made OF very superior grade of grain leather the
vanity books in black and brown only and the
rage bags in black and cooTs and many are lined
with MORE silk, the others leather And reUlem-
Der have your choice OF the lot 1T sc each
Leather Goods-First Floor.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1908-03-20

We think the country merchant has
the right idea about his farmer GUS
toners. He knows that he depeands
upon them for trade and that they de-
pend upon him for goods and a mar
ket. This is mutual and the feeling
between the two classes should be one
of friendship aud good will. It is
mutual dependence. Yet there are
those who delight to stir up enmity be-
tween the farmer and country mer-
chant. They do it from ulterior mo-
tives. but the farmer doesn't know it.
We know of no remedy save to get as
close to the agIioulturist as you can.
Talk with him, show him you are in-
terested in his success, and make him
see the true relationship between him
self and you.-Oregon Tradesman.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1908-03-20
WHAT FASHION SAYS.

I'm the choice of color for the
spring of 1908. Fashion seems less ca
PRECIOUS aud more utilitarian than for
many long time," says Grace Mar
garet Gould in her fashion talk in the
March number of the Woman's Home
Companion. 'It was blue last fall,
and it's to be blue again this spring
blue, however, in many fascinating
shades, such as oanard blue, which
is duck blue, very lovely, delicate
shade. Copenhagen blue continues
in fashionable favor, and navy blue
and royal blue for everyday. wear are
looked upon as reliable. good style
oolors. Next to the blues comes the
browns. A beaver shade of brown
is very fashionable, and so are the
russets and citron shade Chamois
color will be used more than ever, and
the bread and biscuit tints. Tan is a
good color to choose for a gown from
the fashion standpoint, and cream is
also the mode. A few shades of green
will be worn, and few grays on the
mole order.''
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1908-03-20
ATHENA. ORE. MARCH 2O..... 1908
The last legislature Of Oregon passed

The last legislature Of Oregon passed
law requiring the secretary of state
to send ont printed copies of the initi-
ative measure before the people to every
voter in the state, Thus giving the state
printer work which justly belongs to
the newspapers of the state. Before
the legislature passed this unreason-
able measure. says the East Oregonian,
the newspapers of the state printed
the initiative and referendum mea {.
sures and thus the measures reached
the voters in an attractive and read
able form. The cost to the state was
insignificant, compared to the SER
vice rendered py the newspapers.
With over 200 papers in the state of
Oregon, every voter in the state could
be easily reached through this medi-.
um, but that the state printers enor-
nous income might be further increas-
ed, the legislature decided that the
newspapers of the state are no good
anyway, and SO they were deprived of
this little mite of state advertising.
The work of printing and distributing
100000 copies of the initiative meas
ures before the people this year will
cost the taxpayers three times as much
as though the same work was perform
ed by the newspapers and the publicity
through the papers would have been
much greater than under the present
system.