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Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-10-30
BidWeIIs Given a Term In the
PenItentiary.
INVENTED A GOLD" MOTOR
Men Convicted of Securing I'm.
mense Sum Of Money by
Alleged SwindIe.

Chicago, Oct. 24.--Benson +. Bid
we'll, who is seventy-three years Of
age, and his son Charles were ser
fenced to q term of from one to ten
years in the penitentiary by Judge
Chetlain. They were charged with
obtaining hundreds of thousands of
dollars by means Of q swindle revolv-
ing around an alleged "cold" motor.
The two Bidwells begged for more
time in which TO secure money to take
the case to the supreme court, but the
court insisted on passing sentence.
However, the prisoners will be kept In
,the county Jail for q time to allow
them better opportunity to secure
funds to appeal their case. The elder
Bidwell when asked by the court If
he had anything to say answered
dramatically: ~
''l say honestly that l. have never
stolen one dollar, nor one cent, Of the
Bidwell Electric ccmpany's money.
They charged me with the same thing
in Philadelphia when invented the
trolley car, but now It is running in
every city in the world. I invented
the electric fan. but being too poor
could not take out a patent and I was
deprived Of the fruits of my work.
The cold motor will develop just as
we'll and it will be used throughout
the world after I am under the sod
and forgotten"
GOVERNOR JOHNSON NOT FIRST
AFTER THIRD TERM.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-10-30

Gov. Hughes attacks Bryan for pro-
posing to limit a cooperation when it
controls so per cent of any particular
commodity, yet Gov. Hughes recon
mended and signed insurance laws
which impose hard and fast llm1ta-
ton upon the amount OF insurance a
company can write in one year.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-10-30

Don't forget to vote against the
notorious Mills, who is on the repub-
lican ticket for railroad and warehouse
commissioner. He is opposed by 1V0
papers of his own party, who cannot
stand for him. Hans P. Bjorge is
profiting mostly from this detection.
Mr.. Bjorge is at present member of
the Board of Grain Appeals Com
mission. He has the right qualifica-
tions and should be elected.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-10-30

John Bilinski of Flensburg ap-
peared before Justice Gaudet yester-
day morning, having heard that he
was wanted for assault and battery
on the person of Andrew Yourek,
which occurred last Sunday, pleaded
guilty to the charge and paid fine Of
So and costs.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-10-30

Voters should carefully look over the
amendments printed in this paper,
which will be voted for at this cleo
ton. Amendments in the past have
not carried because of the light vote
given them. Look them over. If
they suit You vote for them, if not,
vote against them. But, be sure and
look them over,
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-10-30

AT Mingo Junction, Ohio, Taft
made prosperity speech. Later he
discovered that he was speaking from
the steps OF a great mill which had
been closed for nearly a year, throw
ing 1000 men out OF employment. The
dispatches say Taft was "nettled.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-10-30
COMPLETE-BIG DRIVE.

The big log drive which left this
city August LIST, under the charge Of
Ed. Lavoie, reached Minneapolis Tues
day, ending the last drive of the year.
Fully 80, 600, 600 feet OF logs was con:
tanned In this drive. The lower rear
has reached Sank Rapids and will soon
be completed.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-10-30

!. John S. Piitsbury served the
+ state three times as governor
+ and if we recollect Alright. his
+ last majority was his largest
la Toilette served three
+ terms as governor Of W;scon-
+ sin-by grace ct the Republic
:. ans.
!. Cummins was three times
+ elected governor Of towa-by
+ Republicans, aided by Demo.
!. Gratis. .
+ And there were thousands .
+ upon thousands Of men in ev-
+ cry state in the Union who z .
+ few months ago were c,an1or. .
+ Ing to have Roosevelt ACCEPT
!. third term.
+ As a matter Of fact third
+ terms with men like Roosevelt,
La Toilette, Cumr1ins or John ,
+ son seem to be more popular
!. than first or second terms.
+ Get into the band wagon, old
+ man.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-10-30

The congressional big four were Can
non, Payne, Dalzell and Jimmy. Sher-
man: How do you like Jimmy as a
possible president
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-10-30

A total of So, 417.95 was received IN
payment of taxes at tho county
treasurer s Office up to clock yester-
day afternoon. An average of-$2. 600 a
day was paid for taxes the three previ-
10 days Of the week..
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-10-30

A special train will leave this city
at O'Clock tonight carrying Cong. G.
A. Lindbergh. for Brainerd, where he
will speak during the evening.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-10-30

Helen Artinoskl left Wednesday for
Superior, where she...will spend the
winter with sister.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-10-30
GOVERNOR JOHNSON NOT FIRST
AFTER THIRD TERM,

Third terms are not popular with
the people-St Cloud Journal Press.
Since when?
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-10-30
or Congress-. Sixth District
ANDREW J. GILKINSON.

County Auditor y
WILLIAM A. BUTLER.
Register Of Deeds
CHARLES IS. VAsALY.
Judge of Probate
E. F. SHAW.
treasurer
SIP. CASEY.
Sheriff
FRANK ARMSTRONG.
County Attorney -
DON NJ. CAMERON.
Superintendent of Schools
AUGUST G.. BRANDT.
County Surveyor
A. J. FENN.
Coroner
DIR. EDWARD SEC UIN.
Commissioner, LIST District
CHARLES SPRANDEL.
Commissioner. End District
ANDREW JOHNSON.
Commissioner, Sd District
PETER WIRING.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-10-30
Democratic Ticket.
paEalDENT-WlLl j. BRYAN
VICE PRE8IDENT-Jo w. KERN

Governor-John A. johnson.
Lieutenant Governor-J. J. Reiter. RO-
chester.
Secretary of State-R. F. Lamb. Slayton.
State Treasurer-P. n. Nelson, Hibbing.
Attorney General-M. E. Matthews, Mar.
snail. H.;
Railroad and Warehouse Commission
ers-H. p. Bjorge, Otter Tail county; Ro:
bert Nee, Faribault, :
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1908-09-10
ar. Prostrations

every day in the year. Prostrations
from heat never occur.
The drinking water that is chiefly
used is rain-water caught III clsternS
I'm summer, many drink melted ice
Water from the surface wells Is
not considered healthfnl. we have
dozen or more artes'an weils, some
of them gushers sending forth streams
eight inches in diameter. The wa
teTs from these contain mineral prop.
critics and are said to possess medicinal
value. some citizens claiming to have
been cured of various ailments by
drinking It freely. The town owns
two of these flowing wells, a small
one, which supplies a public drinking
fountain and large one that FUR
nshes fire protection through main
laid for the purpose.
Our people are from various States
and countries and are very liberal and
tolerant in their views and opinions
They are hospitable to respectable
strangers, generous to their neigh
bors. TO the poor and needy pro-
gressive and enterprising TO the eS.
tent Of their means, law-abiding and
united for the common welfare OF
their community. No kinder, better
people are to be found anywhere.
There are but few dwellings or cot
taqes for rent, but those that are
renting bring from $500 to $500 a
month, according to size and location,
A house of FIVE or six rooms rents
for 5000 to $500 a month Several
desirable cottages are for sale at
very reasonable prices.
Opportunities for amusement and
recreation are varied and abundant.
The lovely bay right at our doors
furnishes the finest fishing IN the
world and also offers delightful OPP
portunities to those fond OF boating.
All sorts of craft, from a skiit to a
pretty yacht are moored at our docks
and may be had for reasonable hire.
This is a veritable paradise for
sportsmen. the waters in winter being
covered with myriads of wild ducks
and the neighboring forests Astounding
in quail, wild turkeys, deer, bears
and other game. The list of game in
cludes various water FOWL snlpe,
squirrel, hares, foxes and many 9th
ers OF less importance.
In conclusion we will say that
whatever your object may be, wheth-
err business or pleasure, investment or
recreation, health or happiness OF any
kind, L %i!l be TO yonr interest to
visit Punta Gorda, where cordial
welcome awaits all good people re-
gardless of whence they come or
what may be their politics or religion
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1908-09-10

Are you just barely getting around by
the aid of crutches or a Gamer Unless
you have lost limb or have deformit)
III your trouble is rheumatism, lumba
go, sprain, stiff joints, or anything o.
like nature use Billiards. Snow Linmen
and In no time you can throw away
your crutches and I've as we'll as any one
Price asc, soc and $500. Sold by b
M. Wade Co.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1908-09-10
Have You Babyq

Then watch 1t closely, And above all
things don't let It suffer for any length
of time with worms--that is fatal, II IFS
complexion gets yellow and pasty, II II is
listless, cross or peevlsh, gets thin,
suffers with iatulence give II Whites
Cream vernliuge. The only cure that
never fails and has no Bad effects, At
b, M Wade's Drug Store.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1908-09-10
A Burglar In TOWN.

his name is 'bad cough. lie doeSn';
care for gold or silver but he will steal
your health away. Ii he appears in
your house arrest him at once with Bal
lard's Horehound Syrup, It may mean
consumption II you don't. A cure for all
coughs, colds, and chest troubles.
Price IS. soc, and $500 per bottle.
At b. NJ. Wades Drug Store.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1908-09-10
Ten Thousand Chairs Monthly.

1t Is not generally known that
right here in Florida we have a
factory that is manufacturing ev-
cry month something like ten
thousand chairs and rockers of al
most every variety. OF. this ten
thousand more than half of this
number go into the homes of Flor
ida people direct from the factory
The reason for the great popu-
larity of chairs made by the Flori-
da Chair Factory at Jacksonville
is, that you save one third or more
on every chair You buy from
them. This means chat you do
not pay anyone n profit but the
chair factory, and they are able TO
sell on a very small profit, as all
of their chairs are sold for cash.
Every chair they sell is guoran-
teed to be just as represented or
your money will be cheerfully re-
turned.
We call your attention to their
advertisement in this issue.
The special large arm rocker
which they offer with every $500
order would retail for at least
$500.
Send for their catalog ut once,
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1908-09-10

St. Augustine Record;-During
the past summer figs were in great
demand at prices ranging from 80
rs cents a peck. A mature tree
will yield many pecks of this de-
licious fruit and a few acres plant
ed to figs will yield an independ-
ent income. 1t is surprising that
the fig has not been more general
ly cultivated as it requires but
little attention and will give big
returns.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1908-09-10
Worth More Dead.

They had been married seventeen
years.
IF there ever was an utterly worth
less travesty Of a man, you're it," she
told him
Six months later she was suing the
railway company whose train had run
over this worthless husband for $780,
600.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1908-09-10
INTERESTING EVENTS.
BRIGHT SAYINGS OF OUR EXCHANGES.
A PotpOurrl OF Humor, Current Comment
and Business Notwithstanding
state News.
PensacoIas new hotel will be eight
stories high, contain $50 rooms and cost
100000.
To lie Happy

You must have good health. You
can't have good health II your liver Is
not doing It's duy-slow bu. sure pois.
onlng is going on all the time under
such circumstances. Billiards. Herbine
makes perfectly healthy liver-keeps
the stomach and bowels right and acts as
tonic for the entire system. At Wade's
Drug Store.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1908-09-10
Al the Rarhsr,.

Tonsorial Expert Cutting colored
mans hair)-'Rastus, your hair is just
like wool. 'Rastus-w Well. you didn't
'spect to cut silk TO 10 cents, did yohf
-Harper's Weekly.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1908-09-10

Lake City Index;-Our friend
Jordan has gone so far now that
he is seeing strange lights, the
prevaiIinscolor being gold Chats
business), then green jealousy, OF
a rosy or purple hue "a royal
flush), and on still nights every
stick of piIing in the harbor OF
Punta Gorda, he says, IS encircled
with a ring of golden fire. No
argument is necessary We leave
it with the jury. And they call il
pineapple juice" in his town.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1908-09-10
DEMOCRATIC TICKET.
NATIONAL.

NATIONAL.
For President:
VIM. Jennings Bryan.
For Vice-President.
Jno. w. Kern,
For Presidential Electors:
II. p. Bailey
p. w, Butler.
Robt, L. Davis,
Geo, c. Martin,
Samuel +, Pasco.
For Congressman:
Stephen M. Sparkman.
For United States Senator;
Duncan u. Fletcher.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1908-09-10

Tampa has organized a "boo'tin0"
club and raised $4,000 cash to be used
in advertising that city.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1908-09-10

Twenty men are steadily employed on
the building OF the Jacksonville to Pablo
hard surface road.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1908-09-10

Tarpon Springs has five automobiles
st. Petersburg and Punta Gorda, four
each, and Orlando IaS.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1908-09-10

Over 100000 pounds OF wool have
been sold in West Florida at from y
to 20 cents per pound.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1908-09-10

Dade county will have a very large
acreage IN vegetables this coming fall
and winter.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1908-09-10

Work on Jacksonville's 10 story sky
scraper Is to begin next week and to be
finished In ten months.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1908-09-10
COUNTY NOMINEES.


Representative--Jos. H. Brown.
Sheriff.. c. Freeman
Clerk Of Court--H. L. Carlton.
County. Judge-Robt. E. Brown.
Tax Assessor--H. G. Murphey.
Tax Collector:
Cyril Baldwin,
Thos r. Starke.
Zone TO be elected
County Treasurer--J. A. Hendry.
School Superintendent - Jno. s
Carlton.
County Surveyor-M. T. Albritton
Supervisor of Registration--M. r. W.
Albritton.
County Commissioner, grid Dist
+. B. Huckeby.
Member School Board, grid Dist.
R. Sandlin.
Justice of the Peace, Dist 7--G.
w. McLane.
Constable, Dist 7--B. A. Wachob'
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1908-09-10
STATE NOMINEES.

STATE NOMINEES.
Governor-Albert w. Gilchrist.
Secretary of State-H. Clay Craw'
ford.
Attorney General--Park M. Tram
nell.
Comptroller--A. c. Groom.
State Treasurer-W. V. Knott
Superintendent of Public Instruc.
tion--Wm. M. Holloway,
Commissioner OF Agriculture
L. McLin.
Railroad Commissioner C.
Dunn.
Adjutant- General. Clifford r.
Foster.
State Chemist-R Z. Rose.
Justices OF the Supreme Court:
VIM. A, Hooker,
Thos. M. Shackleford.
State Senator-Jos. II. HumDhries'
Monroe City Democrat., 1908-12-17
Practical Joke.

No man is better known in this
section of the country than the
prosperous stockman and farmer,
William Buchanan, and no man en-
joys a joke more than he.
Uncle Tom Yates, stock buyer
and a good fellow from any view
point, was Wills fpther-in law. but
that did not curb his love for fun.
so when he met Uncle Tom he said
to him; Say, I've a gray horse.
both eyes good and without a blem-
ish that l win sell you sight unseen,
what win YOU give for himS" Uncle
Tom fished out a quarter and said,
Monroe City Democrat., 1908-12-17
THURSDAY, DEC. II, 1908.
Well Trained.

1t is said: Horses have brains
and affection and easily learn. II
Any way Clyde Thomas has a
horse that is onto his job and
Clydes wishes. Last week Clyde
was booked to bring a young lady
to the city to attend the theatre
and of course was little frustrated
over the event.
Anyway he hitched his fancy
driver to his pretty buggy, but for
got to hitch the horse to the post
He rushed into the house to Ma and
supper and then made for his
horse and buggy that could not be
found high nor low.
Finally the horse and buggy, Ok.
was found, but where? standing at
the hitch post at D. H. Stoddard's.
Now don't you dare say that horse
has not been listening to Clyde dur
ing their drives.
Monroe City Democrat., 1908-12-17

your sister Agnes and wear exactly
the same sizes in everything, and
she
"'But, nix he breaks In. IT isn't
anything that comes in sizes. It's one
Of those
"And again her fingers go into her
ears. The 's'prise' is the whole thing
to her, and she Is resolved not to hear
in advance what he IL thinking Of get.
ting for her.
Now, IL all this doesn't come pretty
near proving that women are really
less curious than men. then I dunno, l
dunno, hey?"
Monroe City Democrat., 1908-12-17
Theatrical Performance by Crew Of an
>Ieebound Ship Sixty Years Ago.

Christmas eve was the opening night
of the theater, the first one ever known
in those regions, writes Capt. B. S. Os-
bon, in Recreation. II opened to full
house and yet not an advertisement
had appeared in any paper on the face
of the globe. No flaring posters had
adorned the walls of the village on
shore, but the villagers were all there
as first .nighters." Promptly at eight
o'clock the orchestra-the minstrel
band-in lieu Of an opening overture,
gave us a selection from their roper
toire, which was generally applauded,
and to the tinkling of bell up went
the curtain. The play was Black
Eyed Susan" adapted from famous
old song of that name, we'll known to
all sailors in those times. 1t was a
play in three acts, interspersed with
some familiar sea ditties OF the day.
Susan was the star of the evening and
the young fellow who took her part
played and looked it to perfection. His
makeup was very clever considering
the material at his command The
Wig ndu Deen mdue vi HHe COlnDSu
yarns braided as deftly as any girl
could have done It. Susan's cheeks
and lips were very red-from the
paint poland large pendant earrings
dangled from her ears. Her dress was
faultfess in fashion and fit, her car
riage graceful and she acted the girl
to the unbounded satisfaction of the
vast assemblage." The Esquimau
portion OF the audience was amazed
at the performance. but Susan was an
even greater puzzle to them. None Of
them had ever seen white woman.
II was good as a play to watch those
roor, untutored natives as they fol-
lowed the piece with intense wonder
mont.
Monroe City Democrat., 1908-12-17
The Time

Of his life, is the way Henry l.
Lear expresses it. He said: Yes
sawed my little finger off, split my
foot open with-an ak, broke three
ribs, but now I'm having the time
of my life with a big bloomin' bone
felon on the middle finger of my
left hand.
Palmyra, Mo, Dec. H. Marion
County's new $4,000 infirmary and
hospital now is in the course of con-
struction here. The contracts all
were let recently by the County
Court. The building is of unique
design, as such buildings 60. 1t has
a frontage of $50 feet and is to be
built of pressed brick with slated
roof. 1t will be Steam-heated, and
will be lighted by electricity. The
dining-room, kitchen, laundry and
boilers all are contained in a de-
tached building to the rear of the
main hall, but the two structures
are connected by a tunnel. The
infrmary will accommodate 125
persons, in addition to furnishing g
home for the family of the superin,
tendent. Fred Bell of Fulton, Mo.
is the architect.
Monroe City Democrat., 1908-12-17
Resigned.

Jefferson City, Mo-, Dec. The
recognition of Judge W. H, Wal
Lace, of the criminal court of Jack
son county was received by Gov
ernor Folk today. This action will
end the custer suit which is pend
ing against Wallace. He attracted
attention by his efforts to enforce
the Sunday closing laws against
there.
Monroe City Democrat., 1908-12-17
Tho Sweetest Bells.

The bells ring clear at Christmastide
From steeple and from tower;
All hearts with love are beating high
Love is their Christmas bower.
There is no time in all the year
When hearts are more atune-
The Christmas bells to winter ara
What roses are to June.
But steeple bells and tower bells
Ring not for saint or sinner,
A sweeter note than bells of home
That calls to Christmas dinner.
>asSH49ggam 81 e @E&&
Monroe City Democrat., 1908-12-17

Ladies, do not enter store
which is crowded with shoppers
and leave your purse or shopping
bag on the counter or show case to
tempt some poor person to commit
a wrong. If you do, you are equally
guilty. Do not tempt any one this
clad season with Santa so near.
Monroe City Democrat., 1908-12-17
A Timely Gift.

The best Christmas present your
can make your friends the sales
men and saleswonen is to get busy
early, get out of the way, and do
your part toward lessening the in
evitable last-minute jam. - Wash
ineton Herald.
Monroe City Democrat., 1908-12-17

To judge by the prospectus of a
book written by an ex-Baptist min
lister, U.G. Robson of St. Louis,
formerly head Of the Anti-Saloon
League, he is one of the best advo-
Gates of the saloon men, because he
is charging the Anti-Saloon League
and the reform promoters with sew
eral kinds of naughty things. We
predict that his book will sell like
wild fire and all saloon men will
buy or read it for moral logic in
refutation Of their own business
being any worse than that of the
reformers.
Monroe City Democrat., 1908-12-17
"rwo-bits." wins reply was He's

lWo-Dlto' VIII reply Was. I1S y
yours"
With a laugh Uncle Tom left him
and thought no more of the trans
action until Saturday afternoon
when Will managed to deliver the
gray at the salesbarns of Hayden &
Yates. The animal was as Win
said, but he was something more
than that Too thin to skin and
too old, '9& years, to live long.
So Uncle Tom has one horse that
he don't how to dispose of.
w. W. Longmire has bought the
Mrs. John Wood property between
his Office building and the First
Baptist church. He did so for the
purpose ofcontrolling it and not
because he wanted it. Considera-
ton private.
Monroe City Democrat., 1908-12-17
No Cause fof Joy.

photographer (taking family group)
Now, then, Mr.. Housefull, the ex'
pressions are all right but yours. Try
and look tappy-remember that
Christmas is coming.
Mr. Housefull (despondently)-
Confound it, man, that's Just what l
am thinking aboutl
Monroe City Democrat., 1908-12-17

Thomas Vanmarter and family
of Indian Creek have fallen in love
with Monroe where they have
many friends and to do that means
to gain first class citizens, for this
is to be their home. Mr.. Vanmar-
ter has bought the harness and sad
die business from Less Orsborne
as you will seein another coulumn'
The Democrat bids them welcome.
Monroe City Democrat., 1908-12-17
4aatfNZ&!@2sG>:GsApsas$E q
Extent of Their Friendship.

Dimpleton-Do you still keep up
your friendship with the Caterbys?
Hatterson-We see them very little,
but we annoy each other with Christ
mas presents every year.