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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-09
Pridgeon's Body Still Here.

The body of T. w. Pridgeon, who died Sunday afternoon, is still with Jacobs x Son, undertakers, and will remain there until they can get definite information from his sister in Chicago as to what dis position to make of it. A telegram was sent to his people Sunday and reply came by telegraph from his sister thls morning inuuiring whether he had any funds, and saying to write her giving all particulars. MT. Pridgeon has for years been a resident here, and has always worked at the bricklayers trade, along with holding aa agency for some lotteries, getting a commission out of that work. It is the general belief that he had money saved up, but as to where it Is, Is mystery and the chances are that it will never be found. He at one time kept his money in the Bessemer Savings bank, and at the failure of that institution he lost con- siderable amount which made him lose confidence and from that time he has been his own banker. only himself know ing where his vault was kept. It is thought that he had several thousand dollars.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-09
Same Thing.

From the Cleveland Leader.
 ITO what does MT. Cockyfellow att tribute his success?"
 "To i,ard work"
 q didn't know he ever did any hard work
 He didn't; but he hired lot of it done for him"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-09
Personal and General.

The ladies of Bessemer will meet Thurs day aftern pan with Mrs, A, c. McGregor for the purpose of organizing a club to s,e known as the Thursday Evening Flu onre club. and all interested in this move ment are invited to be rpesent. The Eiks
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-09

Owens of Jonesboro; fourth or conso- lation prize, a beautiful linen handker- chief, Mrs E. A. Shelfer. The first and third prizes were presented to the pros pective bride. At the conclusion of the game, elaborate refreshments were
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-09
1923
 AAAlVU O 2nd Ave.
To Christmas Shoppers:

depart the after Holidays
  offered here you will find Mems Mill Suits ldrenSH KinonOS and etc.
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1908-12-17

Samuel Febus and wife, of SCOTS
Creek, visited relatives on this
creek, last Sunday.
Seth Ellis and family, of Whis
ler, were the guests of VIM. Parks
and family, last Sunday.
Preaching at Mt. Carmel, last
Sunday, was attended by a large
congregation.
Phoebe Smith returned to her
home on this creek from Chilli
cothe, last Saturday. Mrs. Smith
had been to Chillicothe several
days with her daughter, who
had the misfortune to dislocate
and break the elbow joint of one
of her arms. She is now getting
along fine.
Noah Devault the new sexton al
Mt. Carmel is doing fine for new
beginner.
Make and Albert Swackham'
mer are the champion hunters IL
this neck of woods. BIG IKE.
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1908-12-17

Brandt.
Hiram McCune and James Nc,
Clin were Logan visitors, Monday
Bessie Scholl, who is working at
the Hooking Co. Infirmary, is Wis
iting her mother at this writing.
VIM. Canon passed through this
place, Monday afternoon, enroutt
to Geneva.
Wm. Scholl made trip to the
queen city, Monday afternoon.
There will be preaching at Mt
Tabor, Saturday night, Dec. 10
also Sunday school and preaching
Sunday forenoon.
Bessie and Nora Scholl were
seen vending their way toward
their sister, Mrs. Mary Hickman
Tuesday afternoon.
Chris Kunkler made trip tt
Logan, last Friday.
Hiram McCune and VIM. Hustor
called on Charles Huston, Sunda,
afternoon.
"Hello" didn't know l had q
substitute, but took notice, m,
substitute took my place writing
Marion No. B items, last week.
Miss BLUE BELL.
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1908-12-17
California Items

The people Of this neighborhood
are busy butchering and cutting
wood.
Carl wilkins was the guest of
Beecher Ebert, Sunday.
Miss Elisa Ried and Edith
Gambia were seen on our streets
Sunday going to church.
Mrs. Martha Ebert and two
daughters, Edna and Agnes, at
tended preaching at Pleasant
Ridge, Sunday.
Edsom Heron and family were
the guests of Beecher Ebert, sun
day evening. They had popcorn
and much enjoyment.
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1908-12-17

day last week.
John Culbertson and wife was
the over Sunday guests of the lat.
ter's brother, Ed Dentis, of Tarl-
ton.
Arthur Woolever, were Logan
shoppers Saturday.
Floyd Kreachbaum, Grover Hut
ton and Ethel Kuhn and Della
keck attended the spelling at
Corn Cob last Thursday night.
Mrs. Susan A. Stiverson and
daughter Mary, and j. r. Robson
and wife, of Salt Creek, took
dinner with Sarah Dillon last
Thursday.
Orville Hartsough and Rosa and
Della Keck were the guest of Harley
Emmons and wife Saturday even
ing.
VIM, Dillon and Mary Stiyerson
were Logan shoppers Saturday.
John Woolever, of Cedar Grove,
was seen passing through our val
ley one day last week.
Mrs. Vina Harble was the gnes
of her sister, Susan A. Stiveror
last Tuesday.
Henry Keck, who has been sick
is much better at this writing.
John Heigle and wife were tn
Sunday guests of Charles Helgl
and wife.
j. p, Robson and wife were tn
guests of Mollie Stiverson, Mon
day evening.
Allen and Joe Reichley and Cal
Blsekston, of Chapel Hill, an
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1908-12-17
PurSeII

John Voorhees, callel on VIM.
Wine, one day last week.
Luella and Mary Wine and
Blanche Brown were the guests of
Hulda Banter, Sunday.
Arthur Voorhees, called on Otie
Wine, Friday evening.
Miles Willard was the guest of
Jacob Wine, Sunday.
Bill Brown, Bill Wine and Bill
Springer called on Lewis Conkle,
Sunday.
Luella Wine was the guest OF
Forest Wine, Saturday evening.
Bill Brown. Bill Springer and
Lewis Conkie called on A. Banter,
Sunday evening.
Reatha Burgoon called /on Alta
Woodard, Sunday.
Frank Lindsey and Cora Linz
were united in marriage, last We'd
nesday the 9th.
Homer Kitchen called on Wm
Wine, last Tuesday.
The we'll on Vern Kitchens
expects to be completed, this week
There was II helling at Mrs
Frank Lindsey, Monday night
After wishing the bride and groom
u happy life, the boys returned
home, reporting good time.
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1908-12-17
If You Have an Idea for
Christmas, Utilize 1t. II
Not Come to Us.

There are lots of things In our
store that will make someone
happy, not only for day or two,
but present that will he used for
days and years to come, Make
your gifts of such usefulness that
the holiday season and spirit will
linger with you and your friends
the year round,
Any of the following will bring
the above results; Heating stoves,
both gas and coal, a nice gas
range, with or without boiler,
food choppers, nickel plated copper
tea and coffee pots, enameled ware
for everything, table cutlery, the
best selected line of guaranteed
pocket knives we have evel shown,
Silver plated knives and forks,
tea and tablespoons, carving
knives and forks, wringers, ice
cream freezers, patent ehurns,
roasters, -four bins bread boxes,
BIssel's carpet sweepers, cream
separators, lunch boxes and dinner
buckets and family scales. We
should be pleased to have you
come and see us. Work Bros,
East Main Street. See our line of
rsZors.
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1908-12-17
Black Jack

Quite a number of young people
from this place attended the Box
supper at st. John, Saturday
evening.
Mrs. Ida Keok and daughters,
Rosa and Della, visiting Susan
Stiverson and family last Thurs
day.
Mrs. Vina Harble was the guest
of her sister Miss Sarah Dillon,
one day last week.
Susan Kuhn was the guest OF
Mrs. John Unger, Tuesday.
Mrs. Jennie Heigle visited
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. DAME
Keck, one day last week.
Della Keek was the guest o
her sister, Mrs. Ella Emmons, ON
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1908-12-17

Pearl Rose and Elmer Nihiser, of
Cedar Grove, attended the wood
chopping at Susan Stiverson's 8 last
Tuesday.
Minnie Stiverson is the employ
of Mrs. Alice Rolston.
Noah McCown made flying
trip through our valley Monday.
There will be preaching Sunday
evening at New Zion by Rev. VIM.
Harble. You KNOW Me,
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1908-12-17

midst, last Saturday.
Andy Miller, of Columbus,is the
guest of George Miller and family
at present.
Alva Miller was a Logan caller,
last Saturday.
Mrs. Sarah Nixon was the guest
of VIM. Lenz and family, Of Honey
Fork, last week.
Harvey Bowers attended preach
ing at Ilesboro, last Saturday and
Sunday.
Ed Foltz made business trip
to llesboro, last Saturday.
Alva Miller attended preaching
at Ilesboro, Saturday night.
Newman Hansel made a busi-
ness trip to Even rden's, Sat
urday. BLUE BELL.
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1908-12-17
Guilty of COunterfeiting.

Passing counterfeit money is no
worse than substituting some un-
known worthless remedy for Fol-
ey's Honey and Tar, the great
cough and cold remedy that cures
the most obstinate coughs and
heals the lungs. Bort d Co.
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1908-12-17
Ewing

We are having some fine winter
at present.
Pernal Hankison and wife were
Logan shoppers, last Saturday.
Ruth and Grace Foltz were
pleasantly entertained by Eunice
Hankison, last Sunday.
VIM. Gordon passed through our
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1908-12-17
Blue Greek

Protracted meeting at Mt. Car
mel has closed. Not much outside
stir, but GOOD time was expert
eneed by what few Christians that
attended.
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1908-12-17

Mr.. and Mrs. Lawrence Yerges
went to Nelsonyille, Monday,
where Mr.. Yerges resumed his
work, after a seven weeks illness
at his home.
Arizona republican., 1908-11-04

bounds. Near Trenton the river makes v-shaped bend. forming peninsula about three miles in length. The en- closed land Is occupied and partially cul- tivated. Four years ago the strip in question was about 1000 feet wide at its middle part. The river has been cut
 ting into 1t rapidly. Two years ago the width had been reduced to 375 feet. One year ago 1t was 192 feet, and at the present time 1t Is nearly cut through. A great deal of the material crossed by the river is carried down the stream, and Is the chief factor in making the Mississippi so muddy. The greater part, however, Is banked up elsewhere so that while the stream destroys land at one point. it forms 1t at another, generally on the opposite side.
 It Is from this treacherous river that the Reclamation Service secures its SUD- ply of water for the lands embraced in the Buford-Trenton and Willlston pro- jects, which are virtually one, occupying a continuous stretch of about % miles. The river at flood time and at the break ing up of ice causes the engineers all sorts of trouble. and during the installa- ton period more than once threatened to carry away their works, and they were only saved by the most heroic ac- tion, in which men often risked their
Arizona republican., 1908-11-04

uVeS-
 At Williston four powerful electric pumps are placed upon a barge of espe- cially strong construction. The water Is drawn into a ''settling basin," or reser- voir, whence 1t is carried over the face of the land in tortuous canals. The neces- sary power is generated by plant situ- ated in the vicinity of a mine held by the government. A good grade of Ignite is taken out of hill by means of a hori-- zontal shaft and run over track about 200 yards to the powerhouse, where a machine grinds it to the small pieces suitable for the gas-producing engine used. The government Is at present serving itself with coal at a cost of not more than SIPS per ton, and expects shortly to reduce the figures to sf. The same kind of coal is used by railroads and steam plants generally in this sec tIon of the country. This is the only in- stance h which Uncle Sam figures as mine operator. and the Austrian gov ernment is the only other which acts in a similar capacity. 9
 From Williston electrically transmitted power Is furnished to the Buford- Trenton project at distance of 9 miles. Here another pumping station Is in- stalled on barge and operated fin the same way. The Irrigated lands extend
Arizona republican., 1908-11-04

ture the lots in these will be disposed of by auction, in accordance with the Reclamation Act
 One is not readily attracted by the rather thick and milky looking water of the Missouri and he has to be shown au- thentie statements of scientists before he can credit the statement that 1t Is the purest water found in the United States It comes down In the form of melted snow from the mountains and. although laden with silt, carries no injurious salts or germs. After one gets over its ap- pearance he finds it paIatable and pleas ant, for the silt Is quite tasteless. The quality of the water is very important matter to the community, for wells free from alkal are difficult to locate. As 1t Is. the irrigation farmer may safely drink the water from the canal.
 This portion of North Dakota IS oniy semiarid. and the lands beyond the lrri- gated area have long afforded homes for an agricultural population. The rainfall,
Arizona republican., 1908-11-04
A Boston Touch.

Once upon a time DeWolf Hopper met a Boston Person in that town whom he had not seen for a long period of duration.
 Hello; how are you? Where have you been?" said Hopper in his hearty way, giving the New York pronuncia- tion to the, word been"
 Please don't say bin but been, ,'' pleaded the Boston Person plaintively.
 Sorry, but I can't" pleaded the big fellow. 'I never had a bean in my mouth in my life, not even in Bos- ton."-From the Bohemian Magazine for November
Arizona republican., 1908-11-04

m URING the closing days of June water was turned upon the land of U North Dakota for the first time In It's history. It is true that individuals had practiced irrigation on the bottom lands in q small way and sufficiently to demonstrate the wonderful productive ness of this soil when properly mols- tened, but systematic and scientific irri- gation was unknown in this semiarid region until the government opened the system which now supplies water to about 13,O00 acres, with a possibility of extending the operation to 25,0O0 acres. The projects are located In Williams county, on the extremes western border of the state, and at the point where the Yellowstone and Missouri Rivers unite Close by is the town of Mondak- whose name is constructed from abbE. siations of the words Montana and Dakota. The state line runs through the place, which is a thriving burg. with great liquor trade on Its Montana side owing to the fact that North Dakota Is a prohibition state
 Even as high up as It's junction with the Yellowstone the Missouri is an ex- ceedlngly turbulent stream In flood. It cuts the banks Gs though they were so much cheese. and often does great dam age by extending beyond its natural
Arizona republican., 1908-11-04

finding climate similar to that of Ms souri. Southern Wisconsin or Oregon. This is a semiarid land and. even if you come here with a thorough knowledge of dry farming, as praeticed in the West. you will find seasons Of drought that will try your courage, your patience and your pocketbook. Do not believe for fraction of a second that old old story that the Almighty Is gradually changing the climate to accommodate the pur- chasers of real estate on the semiarid lands of the Dakotas. Faith in Divine Providence is a mighty good thing to have, but 1t won't furnish moisture. As matter of fact, so far as its actual value to the farmer is concerned. land is worth no more than 1t will produce in marketable products that can be turned Into money or trade. Many. very many farmers, living on irrigated lands in the Far West are yearly making more money under an intensive system of cultiva- tion on 40 acres of land than they could make on 16o acres under the present methods of dry-land farming now In vogue in Williams county. The pro- motors of certain irrigation project near the Snake River, Idaho. ask 50 cents an acre for their land and S3J an acre for perpetual water right. Another Illus traitor of the worthless character of the soil without the life-giving water"
Arizona republican., 1908-11-04
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east from Buford for about eight miles to Trenton and lie on a gently sloping bench two miles in width overlooking the tim ber-covered bottom land of the Missouri. Buford Is on the Great Northern Railway, adjacent to the site of Fort Buford, a famous old military post, which was abandoned few years ago. The canal system of the Williston project runs northward from the Missouri about 10 miles to the Valley of the Little Muddy. Its width is from two to three miles.
 The town of Williston Is prosperous place of about 5000 inhabitants, which has doubled its population since the Rec lamation Service began its work there two years ago. Willlston Is the chief distributing point for the northwestern part of the state and does quite a large business. but its people do not appear to be quite awake to the fitness of their opportunities. On each Of these projects the government has laid out town sites after the usual practice. In the neer fu-
Arizona republican., 1908-11-04

which averages 15 inches. is. however, very variable. But more than half the rainfall occurs during the 10 weeks sue ceeding the first of May and in the latter half of July, when the grain is fill "a out. the lack of water and the dry winds often greatly reducing the quantity and quality oS the crop. The farmer under the ditch" as they call 1t, is not only assured of sufficient water in the driest season. but he can get 1t in precisely the right quantities and at precisely the right times to produce the maximum results. He need only take what water his land requires and he is only called upon to pay for what he uses. This permits him to take the benefit of whatever rain may fsll without the necessity of placing his reliance upon 1t.
 Mir E. C. Hugunln. of Buford, one of the oldest and most successful farmers in this section, says to thoSe contemplating settlement: Don't come to Western North Dakota with the expectation of
Arizona republican., 1908-11-04

being so great at times that it was inn possible to hear the lines or music. Another thing which added to the hi- larity of the audience was the excite ment due to its being election night. Returns were read from the stage and received with mingled cheers and misses showing that the audience was pretty well mixed in their political af- filiations.
 The Doing of Dooley" as presented by Kelly and Gamble proved mirthful and entertaining. The chorus of pretty girls were the particular delight of the audience. There is no doubt about it they are very dainty little group of heart breakers. Kelly and Gamble are here for an indefinite engagement.
Arizona republican., 1908-11-04
Says Woman Is Only a Pawn.

Professor Thomas article on ''The Psychology of Woman's Dress" in the November American Magazine is even more spirited than last months paper on The Adventitious Character of Woman" which caused such storm. Following is a brief extract:
 While woman's demands occupy so large a place in the industrial world, it is noticeable that she is herself only a pawn in the industrial game played by man. Her individual possessor uses her as a symbol of his wealth, and the captains of industry make her and her changeable and expensive fashions the occasion of market for the costly and changeable objects which fashionable habits force her to accept New fashions are not always beautiful; they are even often ugly, and women know it; but they em- brace changes as frequent and as radical as the ingenuity of the mode makers can devise. Women do not wear what they want, but what the manufacturers and es-people want them to want. The people who sup ply them also control them.
 This does not, however, alter the fact that the general tone and pace of social life are deeply influenced by woman's emphasis of finery and form. There is an old story of a lady who purchased a pair of brass andirons and then by degrees persuaded her husband to refurnish the whole house to match them. Just so, when silks and furs and gems and lace and the unminted gold are attached to the person of woman, it follows also that the household and the world in which she moves are transformed to har- moniZe with her showy taste and ap- pearance. Beginning with the rugs. tapestry, porcelain, silver plate. fine linen, and the rich and gaudy fur nishings of the home, the fictitious personality of woman pervades and bedizens everything. The baffling ar ray of silver at the twelve-course dinner and the costly box at the costly opera are equally a part of woman's dress. This situation is the despair of men, but it is society,""
Arizona republican., 1908-11-04
Why He Failed as Leader.

His mind was not trained to grasp great subjects, to generalize, to make combinations.
 He was not self-reliant. did not de- pend upon his own judgment; leaned upon others: and was always seeking other peoples opinion and advice.
 He lacked courage, energy, boldness.
 He was not resourceful or inven- tive.
 He could not multiply himself in others.
 He did not carry the air of con- queror. He did not radiate the power of a leader.
 There was no power back of his eye to make men obey him.
 He could not handle men.
Arizona republican., 1908-11-04
Little Facts of Big Interest.

New York state has a million and half acres of fine timber which the na- tional government has placed -on the re- serve list in the Adirondaegs. Governor Hughes has gone on recoFd as urging the state government to purchase other valu- able tracts still left to save for future use 0
 Engineers estimate that the rivers or Italy will yield about 5000 900 horsepower with the modern electrical machinery for harnessing waterpower. Not over 10 per cent Is now being utilized. Rome has a plant that takes up 0,00o-horsepower. and the city of Naples has let contract that calls for 25,OOO-horsepower for uu- nicipal purposes.
Arizona republican., 1908-11-04

all the theaters the reports of the election were read as soon as received. Red fire was also in evidence and the street between Washington and Adams was certainly the scene of crowds of visitors. The Airdome had a special bill and presented a new comedy team
 which were. excellent. The Peoples gave a change of program and their head liner was the great reproduction of the Blue and the Gray which was
Arizona republican., 1908-11-04
Rather Amhinuous.

When Weber and Fields were play ing together a couple of husky west ern visitors, seeing New York for the first time. dropped into the Weber field Museum of Drama to see the show.
 Which is Weber and Awhich is Fields?" asked one. who t&get what a program was for. h
 ''Derned if know" repliE the oth- CT. "But whichever is (which, I'd rather be the other one.eFrom the Bohemian Magazine for November.
 Kodak work cheap at DonnelPs.
Arizona republican., 1908-11-04
He antagonized people. :


 He did not believe in himself. He tried to substitute gall for ability.
 He did not know men.
 He could not use other peoples brains.
 He could not project himself into his lieutenants; he wanted to do ev- erything himself.
 He did not inspire confidence in others because his faith in himself was not strong enough
 He communicated his doubts and his fears to others.
 He could not cover up his weak points.
 He did not know that to reveal his own weakness was fatal to the con- fidenee of others-From Success Magazine"
Arizona republican., 1908-11-04
THE "DoINe OF DooLEY."
Kelly and Gamble Present an Amusing
 Comedy at the Third Avenue.

As usual, first night at the Third Avenue theater was celebrated by a full house. After S:3O there was noth- ing but standing room left and chairs were placed back of the seats for sev- eral late parties.
 The Kelly and Gamble Musical Com edy company was thoroughly appre- ciated by the audience the enthusiasm
Arizona republican., 1908-11-04

Electric had a complete change of pro- gram and Manager Reives stated that standing room was at premium. There was a large attendance at all of the theaters.
Arizona republican., 1908-11-04
ToI ANS BIRTHDAY

Annoy, Nov. 3.-The seventy y-fourth anniversary of the birth of the dowager fleet. 2