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Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-06-18
A GHOST PARTY.
Some Exciting Games and Tests For
Halloween Niaht.


Halloween Night.
There can be no Jollier way to cele-
brate Halloween than BY giving verb
table ghost party, as on that particular
night spirits are supposed to walk the
earth. The invitations should be dec
grated with pen and ink sketches Of
things uncanny, as witches, bats. owls,
skull and cross bones, and sent out a
week before the event After stating
the date and hour add the request that
all "come In the garb Of the spirit
land" Ii win help in carrying out the
Illusion ii u strong cord is tied to the
door handle, so that as the guests are
about to ring the bell the door will fly
open. Have just inside dignified
JACKIE lantern, with portly anatomy
clothed In sornber claw hammer coat
and patent feathers. point the way up
stairs, and lady of the same iIk in
flowing white garments, with coiffure
OF curls made from the shayings of
wood. point the way to the dressing
room.
Have the drawing room hung with
white. decorated with hideous lizards,
bats. owls. cats and frogs cut from
black calico, and let the only lights be
from the open wood fire that has been
treated with chemicals which cause it
TO burn green, red or purple (alcohol
and common salt viii make it burn
very CHASTITY greenl and plenty of gro
tesaue Jack-o' lanterns, some grinning
and some crashing their teeth, and Ii
one CAN procure two or three large
stuffed owls TO place on the mantel
and about the room they win aid In
making the effect weird.
The hostess should greet one guest
at a time, having the others detained
In the dressing room-this in order to
give them the following grewsome
handshake: Take an old elbow length
glove and stun with wet sawdust. The
hostess draws her own hand well up
into her sleeve and holds the stuffed
hand with her fingers. The guest IN
suspectingly takes the gioved hand
held out to him and is horrified when
it comes OF In his grasp The first
frci!c of the evening is the hunting for
the wedding ring. A ring, thimble
and coin should be hidden some
where In the room.
or course the one who finds the ring
Is heartily congratulated. the one who
finds the thimbie will never wed, and
the one who finds the coin will have
great riches. Then all gather around
the fire and hold nuts to burn, corn
to pop and marshmaHows to toast
while listening TO the stories. Hand
big ball Of many colored yarns to one
Of the guests with the instructions to
begin ghost story and wind off the
yarn slowly until he comes to a little
parcel. Keep the parcel, but toss the
ball to some one else, who must con-
tinue the story. Have the little gifts
all through the ball to herald the fate
Of the one WHO finds them.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-06-18
IN SILHOUETTE STYLE
Decorative Effects Are Obtained
BY Photographic StiII Life.
CHARMING FOR MENU CARDS.
The Process Is Simple and Requires
No Expensive Apparatus - A Feu
Trials Soon cetsrmsns the Length
u Exposure.

Snhouettes are usually associated
with portraiture. bat mans novel dec-
oratfve effects are obtainable by pho
tcgrnphing flowers and still life IN the
silhouette style. aud the resulting plc-
lures may be made very useful for a
multitude OF purposes. among which
may BE- mentioned menu and invitation
cards and greetings OF various kinds.
The procedure III simple and requires
no complicated or expensive apparatus.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-06-18
Notice to Creditors
First Publication June IL, 1908
soUTHDAKOTA, !


STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA,
COUNTY OF UNION,
In County Court within and for said County,
In the Matter OF the Estate Of Lester
Nakeman. deceased.
Notice is hereby given hy the undersigned,
Executors OF the Last VIII and Testament OF
Lester Makeman. deceased, to the creditor or,
and all persons having claims against the SAID
deceased, To exhibit them with the necessary
vouchers within six months after ;he first pnhli-
cation of this notice, to the said executors, at
the Office OF Egcson & 3tickney, AT SIX Point. in
the county OF Union. State Of South Dakota
Dated. ar Elk Point, ). d., this the 9Th day Of
June, 1895.
FRANK WAKEMAN,
ID. X. BENNETT
Executors Of the Last viii and Testament N
Lester Wakeman, deceased. 3w
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-06-18
Made Comforta

Foley's Honey and Tar has cured
many cases of incipient CONSUMPTION
and even in the advanced stages affords
comfort and relief, Refuse any bat
the genuine Foleys Honey and Tar.
Sold by Pioneer Drug Co.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-06-18
ERICSSON Il STICKNEY,
Plaintiffs Attorneys.

,Clarice-I think Mr. Gunson is dread
FULLY stngy. ClaleAce-Stingy? Why,
that man wouldn't even tell story at
his own EXPENSE Harper's Weekly.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1908-09-18
9he
General Demand

Of the Well-Informed of the World has
always been for a simple, pleasant
and efficient liquid laxative remedy of
known value; laxative which physi-
clans could sanction for family use
because its component 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
excellent combination of Syrup of
Figs and Elixir of SIENNA, the Cali
fornia Fig Syrup Co. proceeds along
ethical lines and relies on the merits
of the laxative for its remarkable
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 genuine -manufac-
tured by the California Fig Syrup Co.,
only, and for sale by all leading
druggists. Price fifty cents per bottle.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1908-09-18
Practicinr by Ear.

When Grover Cleveland was practic-
ing law In Buffalo one Of his friends
was lazy young lawyer who was for
ever pestering him with questions about
legal points that he could Just as well
have looked up for himself. Even
Cleveland's patience had an end. One
day as his friend entered he remarked {:
''There are my books. Help yourself
to them. You can look up your own
case"
The lazy lawyer stared at him In
amazement,
"See here, Grover Cleveland" he
said Indignantly. II want you to under
stand that you and your old books can
go to thunder. You know very well
that l don't read law. practice en-
tirely by ear" "-Everybody's Magazine.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1908-09-18
A Delicious Custard.

The recipe for this delicate dessert
has been handed down in my family
for many generations: Into each indi-
vidual custard cup put the yolk Of one
egg, add one heaping teaspoonful Of
sugar, two gratings Of nutmeg and five
tablespoonfuls of sweet milk. Incorpo-
rate thoroughly and set the cups in a
pan of hot water. Bake in a moderate
oven until firm. When cool, cover with
meringue, using the whites of the
eggs for this purpose, and allow one
tablespoonful Of powdered sugar to the
white of each egg. Through the very
tiptop of each snowy mound drop a
teaspoonful Of orange marmalade.-De-
IinoofnP
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1908-09-18
Saved by Tomatoes.

John Vaughn of Mercerville, rural
letter carrier, was driving along road
when an auto plunged into his light rig
from behind. Vaughn was tossed in the
air to alight In load of tomatoes in a
wagon twenty feet ahead. His rig was
demolished, but the soft tomatoes saved
him from serious injury. The squash
ing Of the tomatoes did not save
Vaughn from the ire Of the wagons
owner. The driver of the automobile
sped on with a grin.-Kansas City
Journal.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1908-09-18
A MI of Advice.

This is bit of advice offered by the
Gunnison Gazette:
Young man, If you should come
across a girl who, with face as radi-
ant as a sunfower, says as you appear
at the door, 81 will be busy for half an
hour yet, for the dishes are not wash
ed" just squat right down on the door,
step and wait for her. because some
other chap may come along and secure
the prize, and right there you will have
lost an angel.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1908-09-18
Our own NIinstreIs.

Bones-Mistah Johnsing, kin yo' tell
me de dif'unce tween de dipplymatic
inte'cose O. fust class powahs an nine
cases O. measles in cullud family?
Interlocutor-No, George; that's the
hardest one / ever heard. What is the
difference between the diplomatic inter-
course of first class powers and nine
cases of measles in a colored family?
Bones-De one am de serious affairs Of
state an de uddah am serious state
of affairs.
Interlocutor-Ladies and gentlemen,
the premier vocalist of the western hemi-
sphere, Mr.. Splitcher Reerdrums, will
now sing the beautiful ballad entitled,
Darling, Take Your Arm Away; Moth
er Is Peeping Through the Keyhole."
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1908-09-18
& = = CONTAINS
3d. NO MERCURY

Medicines containing Mercury given suffering with
Blood Poison and powerful the action OF this drug that
symptoms short while and shuts the disease
system do damage to the delicate internal members
treatment left off, the disease always returns and the
by this powerful mineral and
he often with weak stomach disturbed digestion mercua rheua
of S. S. entirely different It contains
Mercury other harmful drug but is made entirely OF healing
Contagious Blood Poison
searches particle of the poison
and does future outbreaks S. s. S. in
strengthens
body effects the stomach and digestion improve the
valuable different Of the disease and
med advice desired sent free to all who write
THE SWIFT SPECIFIC Co., ATLANTA, GA
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1908-09-18
A Rabbit and n whistle.

Did you know that short, sharp
whistle from the mouth would stop a
rabbit? 1t surely does. Next time you
see little Molly Cottontail leap from her
burrow and make off don't shoot; just
whistle. Whether from fear or curios-
ity 1 cannot tell, but she will stop still
in her tracks. An antelope has been
known to do likewise. An African
hunter once said that the elephant Is
the most timid of all animals and can
be frightened into cold sweat by q
mysterious noise-New York Press.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1908-09-18

'sThe men who devote their time TO
the country's service should be recog-
nized," said the official.
"Well," answered Farmer Corntassel,
"some Of 'em should and others 'ud be
more respected If they could approach
the payroll in disguise "-Washingt
Star
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1908-09-18
In the Literary Workshop.

Brooks" said Rivers, who had been
struggling desperately with an idea for
more than half an hour, ''give me rhyme
for 'perfunctory
Sorry, old man," answered Brooks /;
"but there isn't any"
Dash it exclaimed Rivers.
Thereupon he proceeded to do 1t in
blankety blank verse.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1908-09-18
A bad Break.

wIfe-why did you give that phefe
ograph away just before we were mar
ried2 Didn't you think l could use iti
Husband-My dear, gave 1t away
to keep peace. Don't you know that
no house is big enough for two talking
machines?
And at the last report he was still
trying to square himself.-Detroit Free
Press
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1908-09-18
VNTHEN writing to advertisers please
wv mention this paper.
No Cause for Alarm.

"Look, officer" shouted the excited
citizen. "That big department store is
afirew
"What makes you think so?" asked
the officer, calmly.
"Why, don't you see all those wom-
an shoppers coming down the fire es-
capesT
"Oh, yes; but that is not the sign of
fire. You see, they can't get through
the revolving doors with those big
hats"
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1908-09-18

Forestry in Korea is to be taken up by
the government under new forest laws,
said to have been enacted under a coop
erative agreement drawn up by japan and
Korea 1t is also reported that school
for training Korean foresters has been
established.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1908-09-18
Rencffnn.

Salesman-Hat, sir? Yes; what kind
do you wish to look at?
Customer-Well, my wife wears a Mer-
ry Widow affair If you have something
that Is the exact opposite Of 1t, young
man, that's what l want
Salesman-Then you want plug hat,
of course, with black band around it.
That is the nearest we can come to a
Disconsolate Widower hat.-Chicago
Tribune,
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1908-09-18
Premature.

Husband (on overland train You
mustn't mind it, Maria, if I take several
doses of spirits during the day, from now
on. It's the only thing that will cut this
alkali dust that gets into ones throat.
Wife-You won't have to do it to-day,
John. I've been making some inquiries,
and l find we don't strike the alkali re-
gion for 500 miles yet.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1908-09-18
ton Per
WAat She Says.

NTISS DELLA STROEBE, 710 Rich
1sA mond ST., Appleton, Wis, writes:
"For several years 1 was in a run
down condition, and could find no re-
lief from doctors and medicines. I
could not enjoy my meals, and could
not sleep at night. / had heavy, dark
circles about the eyes.
"My friends were much alarmed. I
was advised to give Peruna trial, and
to my JOY began to improve with the
first bottle. After taking six bottles
felt completely cured. l Icannot say too
much for Peruna as a medicine for
women in a rundown condition"
Pe-ru-na Did Wonders.
Mrs. Judge J., F. Boyer, 1921 Sherman
Ave., Evanston, Ill.,, says that she be-
came run down, could neither eat nor
sleep well, and lostflesh and spirit. Pc
runa did wonders for her, and she thanks
Peruna for new life and strength.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1908-09-18
His Busy Day.

"Ethel," he whispered, will you mar
ry me-"
II don't know, Charles" she replied,
coyly.
"Well, when you find out" he said,
rising, "send me word, will you? I
shall be at Mabel Hicks until 10
o'clock. If l don't hear from you by
10 I'm going to ask her."-Tid-Bits
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1908-09-18
State of Ohio, City of Toledo :,

Lucas County, -
Frank ]. Cheney makes oath that he is senior
partner of the firm of f. ]. Cheney & Co., doing
business the City of Toledo, County and State
of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each and
every case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by
the use of Halls Catarrh Cure
FRANK J. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and su described in my pres
ence, this 9th day of December A 1886.
(Seal.) A. NJ .oI1 GLGA1JM p,'S Siio
, Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, and
acts directly upon the blood and mucous sur.
faces of the system. Send for testimonials free
F.J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, O.
Sold by all druggists, 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1908-09-18
Gave 1t Up,

"Uncle Henry, how big tarpon did
you ever catch?"
"Why, Sammy, once but how big 9
tarpon did you ever hear off"
"Seven feet ten inches is the record"
"I'm not going to try to beat that, Sam
my. have only few years to live, and
I want to go to heaven some day."
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1908-09-18
A Einancier.

Judge-How many times have you
been arrested before?
Prisoner-Five, sir.
Judge-Then l shall feel it my duty
30 impose the maximum fine"
Prisoner-But, your honor, isn't II
only fair to give reduced rate to reg
ular customers Judge.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1908-09-18

Brazilian railroads in operation a. the
beginning of last year had total length
of 1O,776 miles, In addition there were
1902 miles under construction and 4,177
miles being surveyed or already approved,
making the total mileage about 1885
miles
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1908-09-18
Less Lavishnesa.

"Do you think your insurance COM
.pany is being conducted more econom-
icallyT
'I'm suNe Of It," answered the hope
{ full citizen. 1T doesn't send me nearly
as many blotters and calendars as it
used to."-Washington Star.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1908-09-18
But Never can Him EarIy,

He-Funny thing about your sex.
Call woman "a bird" and she's pleas
ed. But call her hen or an old crow
and she gets angry.
She Nothing exclusively feminine
about that. Call a man "a sad dog"
and he feels good. But call him "a
miserable cur"-the same thing-and
he'll knock your head of.-Boston
Transcript.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1908-09-18

A great extension of the Siberian rail-
!. road is proposed along the River Amur,
and as it has met with hearty approval on
the part of the present ministry, it is like
ly to be constructed. 1t will open up 40
100000, acres Of corn land.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1908-09-18
Knew One of the Firm.

Attendant (showing him through the
structure) This house is built on what
is known as the "slow combustion" plan.
Mr.. Pneuritch-Ah, yes; | think
know Slocum. l have seen him at the
club but l have never had the pleasure
of meeting Mr.. Bustion.-Chicago Trib-
une
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1908-09-18
No stranger to That.

Mrs. Highmus-I suppose at some time
in your life you struggled with the Nibe-
lungenlied?
Mrs. Gaswell--O, yes; had an awful
siege of that in '93. had to take all
kinds of nasty medicines before I got it
out OF my system.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1908-09-18
In the Concrete Age.

First Government Officer Ia few years
nce)-Anything particular on hand to-
day?
Second Government Oficer-Yes; I've
got to go this afternoon to take part in
the molding of the corner stone for new
battleship.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1908-09-18
Uncle Allen,

"I've observed one thing about foot
race" said Uncle Allen Sparks. IF you've
got any money up on the result it always
turns out differently from what you think
it's ES.ng to-"
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1908-09-18

Miss Bute-He told me once that l
was quite pretty.
Miss Chellus-Yes, he also told me
that you were quite pretty-once.-
Philadelphia Press.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1908-09-18
anazennent


Wedderly-Can the girl you are en-
gagged to swlmf
Sing!eton-I don't know. But why
do you ask?
Wedderly-Because II she can you
ought to be happy. A girl who can swim
can keep her mouth shut.-Buffalo Com
mercial.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1908-09-18
Necessary Formally.

Mrs. Ferguson-George, what do you
have to do when you want to draw some
money out of a bank2
Mr.. Ferguson-You have to put some
money In the bank beforehand. That's
always been my experience.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1908-09-18
Kids and Goats.

Dottie-O-ooh What's this pic
ture?
Tommy Capt. Kidd an his
band O. piruts.
Dottie-An' which is Capt. Kidd?
Tommy-W'y, tn guy with tn
goatee, O. course cleveland Leader
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1908-09-18
Deep Sea Amenities.

The Oyster-You're good deal tougher
customer than | am.
The Clam-That's all right. You do a
good deal crookeder shell game than do.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1908-09-18
As Revised,

Sail on, sail on, o ship Of state!
Portland cemented, strong and great!
Humanity need have no fears;
Thou'lt go uncracked through all the
years,
With rocky sides imperforatel
Chicago Tribune.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1908-09-18

ETC St. Vitus Dance and orvous Diseases perms-
III nently cured by Dr. i ines Great Nerve Re
storer Send for FREE $500 TRIAL bottle and treatise
Dr. Il. Il. Kline, Id, 9Sl Arch St., Philadelphia, Pa
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1908-09-18
The wise Men.

"After all, it's the wise man who can
change his opinion"
But the wisest men simply can't do
it."
"Why not?"
Because they've been dead for
years. Catholic Standard and Times
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1908-09-18

When a locality is rather short on
other resources, IT Is pretty apt to lay
claim to a remarkably healthtul cli-
mate
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1908-09-18
Pe-Tu-na Did Wonders.

E4OWARD E. BURTON.-Assayer arr Chemist.
4 Leadville, Colorado Specimen prices: Gold,
Silver Lead e. God, silver, 75c; Gold, Soc; Zinc
Copper, S1. Cyanide tests. Mailing envelopes and
full price list sent on application Control and Um
pire work solicited. Reierencei Carbonate No
Uoual Bank.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1908-09-18

~.~~, -uIIefeu o. 4s~sl lrOin uepreS-
sion and nevertheless was taking on
fat at an alarming rate. Wen soon
put you In condition again. said the
physician. What you need is exercise
good, hard exercise. Four times a
week you can come here and put in the
morning polishing my tloors.' But why
not my own foorsY the mandarin in
quired. Nine said the physician, are
larger"
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1908-09-18

Mothers will find Mrs. Winslow's Soothing
Syrup the best remedy to use foI their childr n
during the teething period.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1908-09-18
A FuIaIIment.

They said he'd make his mark 'mongst
men,
1t was a prophecy profound.
He bought himself fountain pen
And when he shook it now and then
Made marks on every one aroundi
Washington Star.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1908-09-18
A Rare Bargain

Douglas County Farm in the heart
OF the famous Shoestring Valley.
Sixty acres-45 acres cleared; Is
acres fir timber; soil rich and mel
low; no rocks; schoolhouse ] mile;
on county road; running water;
well; over 300 bearing fruit trees;
Broom log house, barn and other
out-buildings; two miles of fence;
full assortment farm implements;
all house furnishings; all crops.
Must sell, Price for everything.
800. Address
MRS. 0. A. DEARING
Room 419, Corbett Bldg, Portland, Ore
PNU No. 500
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-11-11
Gone to Santa Anna.

Mr.. Lon Anthony and family, Mr..
Henry Padgett and family, Mr.. Pete
Harrison and family, rev. Summerfield
Baker and family comprised aprty of
thirty-one people from the Tabor COM
munity that left here Tuesday for
Santa Anna, Coleman county. where
they will in future reside. These will
be followed today "wednesday by
Mr.. Ed Cameron and Mr.. VIII Baker,
who remained over to load the stock
and other property on box cars, which
will leave today. The party char
tered a special passenger car and left
over the l. q G. y. at noon Tuesday.
Mr. Cameron made a crop out in
that country the past season, and
while he does not claim for it all the
of the promised land. still
he has made money and was suf-
ficiently impressed in its favor to adj
wise his friends here TO try the west.
Mr.. Cameron states that fine crops
were made in the Santa Anna coun-
try. and that there will be plenty of
cotton to pick until after the first of
the year.