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The Sauk Centre herald., 1908-07-09

Get the new Booster Post Cards at
Fiesler & McNeices, for cts.
Dode Fisk's combined pony and dog
show gave two exhibitions in Sauk
Centre July before good crowds.
The show is a good one and we'll worth
seeing. It was brought here by r. B.
Palmer post G. A. R. who netted q
neat sum. "Bobbie" the trained
horse is the star of the show, his re-
markable feats furn ishing entertain.
ment for all. An octet OF horses and
ponies went through lumber OF fine
evolutions. The dogs we're all that is
claimed for them. A duo OF athletes
did a really wonderful trick on ladd.
er. EVERYBODY was pleased with the
show.
l am more than sorry that l did not
take a commercial course at the Little
Falls Business College. Yo urs R. E,
Morse.
The Sauk Centre herald., 1908-07-09
); THE STORY !
OF A BOY !
BY EDWIN BLISS
(Copyright.)

VCOpyElSnt'l
Algernon Pinckney Schuyler Brown
disconsolately fattened his nose against
the window pane watching "the gang
playing camp out" in the alley, and
woe o'erwhelmed his soul.
But such joys we're not for Alger-
non Pinckney Schuyler brown. He
had proven himself unworthy. Not
that it was any disgrace to be kept In
the best Of the gang had that to con-
tend Without to be. kept in for
writing love letters in school! Oh, the
shame, the humiliation, the utter fatn-
omless degradation of it all! Tears
welled in his pretty pop eyes and
coursed their salty path down MS
pink and white face:
It all seemed ages ago-the tragedy.
Somehow he could go back over 1t
now step by step.
The wave of shame, the day before
when teacher, "gum-shoeing" gently
down the aisle, had spied, investigated,
and appropriated his note on the little
pigtailed Foster girls desk. had threat
ened to overwhelm him; but when she
read it aloud in her harsh, strident,
metallic voice the deluge was COM
plete:
Sure as the vine grows round the
stump,
You're my darling sugar lump"
Somehow, her cold, even tones
robbed the sentiment of all the beauty
he had seen in it at the moment of in
spiration.
He thrust teachers note into hlf
mothers hand that night as though
'twere something poisonous. He knew
what it contained; somethin' bout
sugar Jumps.
All through the interminable supper
where everything choked him, and no
body respected his wounded pride
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SPORTS AND -.; :
ADJUSTMENTS
What Was Done on the Nati0na
Holiday to Make Fun For the
Multitude

The chief attractions in the line
of sports was the base ball game be-
tween Alexandria and Long Prairie
which occurred at the fair grounds
at 2 D. m. An immense crowd, the
largest that has ever entered the
grounds, congregated to see that
game. The game was very fine ex-
hibition of the great national sport
and resulted in a shut out for Long
Prairie, the winners scoring two runs.
Alexandria had to fight for it, how
ever. 1t was good, clean base ball
without single kick on the umpire
or any rowdyism. Geo. Fish officiat.
ed as umpire and gave the best OF
satisfaction.
Preceding the ball game three horse
races were pulled off, purses, of $2s
for each being up. The green race
was won by C. D. Marshall's horse
with C. w. Rage, second. The farm
er's race resulted in a win for F
P. Minette's horse, w. H. Parker com
ing in second. Tom Graham tool
first place with his horse in thu
running race, second place going t.
Eckenrod. -,
After the ball game the crowd cam'
up town where large number o
street sports took place, among then
being a potato race, three-legge'
race, barrel race, climbing grease'
pole, catching a creased pig, etc
This afforded no end Of fun for tn
men and boys.
Il The balloon ascension was grea
; success. The big bag was initiate
on the vacant lot in the rear OF Tn
: Commercial House and shortly afte
! 6:15 it got away. The balloon ros
grandly and sailed off slowly to tn
north before a light breeze froI
1 the south. When it had reached
: height of 1000 feet the aerOnaut Gu
, loose from the big bag. He dropI
ed some fifty or a hundred feet an
a then the parachute opened and b
a descended slowly, reaching teri
ell firma a short distance north of tt
t tlsand pit at the end of north Maj
street. The balloon rose a little an
i floated off to the northeast for
d flew moments, finally turning ov'
|. and letting the smoke and gas e
d cape. 1t fell to the ground sho
: distance from Sauk Lake. The a
e ension and parachute drop would
The Sauk Centre herald., 1908-07-09
learly seen by the big crowd.

clearly seen by the big crowd.
The display of fireworks in the
city park was fine and attracted a
big crowd.
The two dances at the city hall
and the A. o. U. w. hall were well
attended and greatly enjoyed by a
large number of visitors and towns
people.
The Sauk Centre herald., 1908-07-09

Gorgeous "Peacock Throne"
The Peacock Throne" of Persia ia
the most extravagant thing Of the
kind in the world. It's value is esti-
mated between $10,ooo,ooo and $751;
100000.
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Of Course.

Of Course.
w hear your old minister's gone in
for ritualism."
eyes. he's gone wrong completely"
"Why. how can you say that? He's
all rite now, isn't he?"
The Sauk Centre herald., 1908-07-09
No Cause for Il.

az admit" said Mr.. Vane, that I'm
somewhat conceited. It's bad fault"
"Not only that" replied Miss Pep
prey, "but it also indicates very bad
aste."-Puck.
The Sauk Centre herald., 1908-07-09
Properly Named.

Properly Named.
THE waves Of the ocean," remarked
the boarder, who had been reading
the scientific notes in patent medi.
cine almanac" strike the shore with
q force Of ave tons to the square foot"
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Couldn't 6athe,

mo, mum, amt in de habit Of
bathin' reg'lar, de price of bat was
prohibitive in de town come from"
"How much was it,"
"De same as a schooner, num-"
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The heirese.

He (tsnderly)-When woke up this
morning you were my hrst thought.
She-Indsed? Were the creditors
already standing ut your bed?
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Nora spied him first; and mother
performed a difficult feat in getting
complete narration of the days do
ings from him. She sent him to his
room, bidding Brown Senior follew to
give him his reward But in the still
watches O. the night, a big, dark,
silent man sneaked stealthily into the
lads room and sat beside the bed.
''Tell me all about it again, young
ster" - -.
And as the boy began his hating
tale, feeling of assurance came to
him and he boasted little-a very
little-about his part in the glory day
And the man laid his big hand on
the snowy coverlet and bashfully whis
pered, as one ashamed: "The kids
used to call me 'Slugger Bill"
The little hand grasped the big one
in wonder and admiration and love
and final understanding: Nav, did
they?"
The Sauk Centre herald., 1908-07-09

all alone-with eyes 1ntentIy flxed
upon the hard, dusty road, now and
then kicking a piece of wood out Of
the way, came-Algernon Pinckney
Schuyler Brown. There were great
daubs of dirt on his broad Byron col
lar as though some one had smeared
it purposely; his shoes and stockings
were white with the dust he raised
by lovingly scraping his feet side
wise along the road, his face and
hands dirtier than even Boyland eti-
quetAe demanded, and those pockets
that Eever held aught more dangerous
than immaculate handkerchiefs, stood
out in strange knobby Jumps that to
the initiated spelled-rocks. Save for
the downcast head. one would have
surmIseu AIgernon was ABOUT TO 90
battle.
The battle was long and bloody and
valiantly waged. When at last they
had chased the north siders home, it
was a very, very dirty little gang that
boasted of their individual feats of
valor. .ss
The Sauk Centre herald., 1908-07-09
At the Dinner.

Guest-Why does Huber never say
anything?
Neighbor-Because his wife always
declares that two people should not
speak at once.
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Sympathetic.

Sympathetic.
II shall die if you persist in refusing
me-" said the count dramatically.
"Is it as bad as that?" asked Miss
Hotty Millyuns. "Well. I'll speak to
the cook and see that you get some
thing to eat"
The Sauk Centre herald., 1908-07-09
THEY UNDERSTOOD EAcH OTHER.
Throat Trouble a Common AffIiction
Among Recent Benedicts.

AS the commuter who always board
ed the train at Paradise Hills seated
himself he was conscious that the
young man next him looked at him
with some curiosity as they exchanged
good mornings. For the first few
minutes neither one spoke. Then the
young man broke the ice "You have
a delicate throat, / see." he said. com
miseratingly. Il used to be bothered
that way myself"
The commuter hesitated. There was
something about his seatmate which
invited confidence.
Have you been married long?" he
asked, with apparent irrelevance.
"Not so very" admitted the young
man. "Why?"
The commuter cautiously loosened
the bandage round his throat, and,
turning toward his companion, dis
played an absurd looking polka-dotted
tie.
We've been married less than a
year." he muttered, "ard she gave me
six of these for present"
The hand of his seatmc e grasped
his in a cordial, sympathetic grip.
81 thought so," he said. Its only a
wear since 1 had my attack of throat
trouble. ."-Yonth's Cnmnanion.
| Just as Good.
| 1;mson-I understand you have
/
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!, an Apartment.

In an Apartment.
New Tenant-Can you tell me 70
ubom to apply for my heat? Our
rooms are very cold.
imposing Parsonage have no ioea
I'm the janitor.
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Just as Good.
umson-I understand you have q
new typewriter.
BiIlings-No; secondhand. Sne,s q
widow.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-11-07
The Mothers Criticism.

Possibly not every one has heard
the anecdote about dear old mother
whose son had been promoted to be
commissioned officer. says Army and
Navy Life. He sent her box Of navel
oranges from the south, and this brief
note: Dear Mother: Just hand
full Of navel oranges. something you
will find especially choice. Devotedly.
Jack" The mother said to visitors:
Just the very best boy in all the
world. But he tever could learn to
spell Just thihk Of = lieutenant
spelling naval with an e. instead Of
an "a And small nj Isn't It en-
barrassing to mother? Still II
sounds the same when you speak Il
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-11-07
Her Objection.

Many Americans of certain class
would indorse the view OF an applicant
who appeared In London court re-
Gently. according to the Pail Mall Ga
zette, and complained that man
had given her black eye. In middle
class circles the mere fact would suf.
nee as an obvious grievance. But this
necessary to constitute genuine
case of magisterial notice. Il am
lone woman" she explained. III had
husband to give It to me wouldn't
mind-Id put up with 1t; but l don't
like other men to give II to me-" And
so she asked for, and got, her sum
mons
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-11-07
CARD OF THANKS.

we wish to express our sincere
gratitude and heartfelt thanks to our
many friends for the kindness. sym
pathy and beautiful flower In the III
ness and death of our wife and sister.
Mrs Jessie Lewis.
MR.. GEORGE w. LEWIS.
MRS. AARON l.. DAVIS.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-11-07
BEE HIVE RooMINe HOUSE

At 1929-1931 Lawrence street, with
IS neatly furnished rooms. Kitchen
special for roomers who want to cook.
Bath prepared at any time. Call and
see the proprietor, Mrs. Anna Bobo.
Phone Main 1859. Transient rooms for
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-11-07
ALLIANCE HAS FINE PROGRAM
SUNDAY-HARRiS' oRcAES-
IRA PLAYS.

On Sunday the Alliance will be
grandly entertained and there will be
some literary features to fill out the
program. The Alliance convenes
promptly at p. m. Mr.. Glen, who
Will give a musical entertainment al
Scott NJ. E. church Monday night, will
reclte funny selection. The current
literature committee will have a fine
report to make. besides each mem
ber's items.
Chas. Wilson, the peerless tenor,
will warbIe little bit in the AII-star
MinstreIs.
FOR SALE-11-room house. close
in, in good shape. Call S034 Main.
Mrs. Eli Hickman, who has been
very sick, is improving.
The remains of Arthur Clark we're
shipped by the Lawhorn Co. to Under.
.aker Moore at Kansas City. The body
was accompanied by the mother.
Alfred Froman, who was hurt in the
fire at the Hungarian Mills, is again
at his duty at Engine No. 3.
The Lucy Thurman w. C. T. U. will
meet next Friday at Shorter church
at 2:30.
Rev. Griffith of Iowa was called to
be pastor of the Zion Baptist church
by unanimous vote of the church at
the meeting held last Fiday night.
Miss Nellie Frye Eubanks left Tues
day for Washington, where she will
en;er Howard University.
FOR RENT-Three furnished rooms
at 2027 Stout street. Mrs. Fort.
Among those who returned to the
city to vote was Rev Brown, now sta
toned at Cripple Creek.
Pryor the Great, that's all. Singing
in the latest New York success, "These
Amt No Kind OF Clothes For Me To
Wear This Kind Of Weather"
Klondike, a former sparing partner
of Jack Johnson, the heavyweight
pugilist was in the city Monday.
Mrs. Mamie Coleman, died at St
Luke's hospital Wednesday. The re-.
mains were shipped to Henderson, KY.
The deceased was sister Of Miss
Mildred Hatchett. who left here a
short time ago and was married in
Kentucky. She accompanied the re
mains.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-11-07

avenue, is agent for the Eureka
comb, which can be had for $1.5O.
FOR SALE-The Rhine Cafe is for
sale at reasonable price Inquire OF
proprietor, 1929 Nineteenth street.
Colorado Block Wood and KndIing
and Coal. 1920 California street.
HILL G. HOOPER.
Rev. Ira Alazamon Lucas and wife
send greetings from Boise. Idaho, to
all enquiring friends. The Doctor is
making very decided success.
The Sunday School scholars Of
Scott NJ. E. church met at Mrs. Cline
scales Thursday night for the pur,
pose of practicing for their rally.
Rev. C. w. Holmes was in Colorado
Springs Sunday.
0HfiSIS anu nay VIII sup tHdt
pain Nov. 1s, 1908, with the AII-star
Minstrel show.
Mr. Eugene Pratt was the welcome
visitor last week to our town.
The literary convenes Tuesday night
and as the election of officers for the
next year is almost at hand the de-
linquent members must look well to
their interest if they or their friends
expect to be candidates for the coy
eted Offices on the 18th of the month.
H. Franklin Bryant and George G.
Ross, practicing attorneys, will handle
the negative, while Mr.. ]. N Walker
and Undertaken Roy E. Handy will
present the affirmative side of the
African immigration question This
debate is to be free from abuse and
ridicule, only reason and logic will
count.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-11-07

xne
All-Star MinstreIs.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. T. Thrower are mov,
ing this week into their modern home
or Lafayette street. They have owned
1t for long time, but this is their
fisrt time to occupy it, Mr.. Thrower
and his good wife are valuable add.
dors to Denver's population and their
example is worth following.
Mrs. NJ. l.. Dobbs of Evergreen.
Colo, is visiting Mrs. j. ]. Jackson.
Club No. I of Central Baptist
church will give a house social at the
home of Mrs. ]. j. Jackson tonight. at
which chitterlings and chicken will be
served.
Mr.. and Mrs. JEFF Walden have
moved to 2759 Glenarm Place.
Little Miss Galena L. Andrews OF
2721 Champa street entertained a
number of her little friends last Sat.
urday at a Halloween ghost party.
They were enjoying themselves very
much when Miss Ona Warfield began
the march and the ghost walked in.
And then they had the guessing con.
test. Miss Galena issued souvenirs
pumpkin-head stick pins. This party
Will long be remembered by those
who were present.
Mr.. James Baker of Chicago gave a
pleasant surprise at the Rhine cafe to
few friends last week. Turkey "a
la Shy was the feature Of the repast
X. ID. Porter and wife visited Pu-
eblo last Friday and returned Satnr
aay morning, after having a glorious
time
Messrs. Johnson and Buford spent
Friday and Saturday in Boulder.
Mrs. Lillian Norwood, who has been
seriously III, is very slowly improving.
rheumatism OF the heart is the cause
Miss Jessie Patterson Wallace Of
Dolula. ILL.,, gave one OF the swellest
dinners at the Rhine cafe Saturday
night yet given this fall. Elaborate
decorations, profundity of flowers and
gay hearts will ever be mindful OF that
auspicious event.
Mr. Carmen Nichols Is now a regu
larly enrolled student OF Western Uni.
versity he having left last Saturday
afternoon. Denver Is certainly push.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-11-07
ing ahead.

The Azalia Hackley Choral Club
has been asked to prepare and render
a program for the citizens of Pueblo
and Canon City.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-11-07
Few Doubles Of Thin People.

"Thin people very seldom have
doubles" says photographer. In
my business I meet many pairs Of
people who look alike. In every case
the most extraordinary resemblances
are between persons who are stout
Scientifically cannot explain the
likelihood Of heavyweights possess
ing the same chin. eyes, nose and ex-
preston. Maybe It is because the
flesh fills up all angles and hollows
and destroys individuality OF outlina"
We Will show you something new
with the AII-star Minstreis, Nov. 10,
1908. at East Turner Hall.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-11-07

Are they funny? Who? jackson
and Collins. Why, say. those Ala
bama SunfIowers will make you for.
get wife, home and mother. With the
All-Star Minstrels.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-11-07

Attorneys w. B. Townsend Of Pu-
eblo and Geo. G. Ross. together with
c. d. Glen. the poet, and Geo. w.
Gross, the watermelon king, met in Sa-
Ida while each were on their respect
i've ways campaigning for the presi-
Dental candidates. The gentlemen
spent Sunday in Canon City.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-11-07

REMEMBER, The Statesman is con-
Quoting the only printing plant in
the city where your job printing can
be done. All others sublet your
wor-, securing commission for so
doing.
You do not have to go East to learn
hairdressing in all its branches. En-.
quire terms Of the MoIer System of
Colleges, 1929 18th street, Denver,
Colo.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-11-07

FOR SALE-The Rhine Cafe is for
sale at reasonable price. Inquire OF
proprietor, 1929 Nineteenth street.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-11-07
NOTICE..

Mrs. R. Simpson of 1850 Logan
avenue, is agent for the Eureka
comb, which can be had for $1.5O.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-11-07
FOR RENT--Two furnished rooms at
1886 Marion street.

j. j. Manuel entertained informally
Sunday at one o'clock dinner in honor
of Capt. Thomas Campbell and other
gentlemen friends.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-11-07

Mr.. Carmen Nichols Is now a regu
larly enrolled student Of Western Uni.
versity, he having left last Saturday
afternoon. Denver is certainly push.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-11-07

Colorado Block Wood and kindIng
and Coal. 1920 California street.
HILL G. HOOPER,.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-11-07

Rev. c. w. Holmes was in Colorado
Springs Sunday.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1908-09-29
:. THE
D. Nc ELROY CO.
q REAL ESTATE AGENTS
Clko Nevada

Have for sale ranch with five thous-
and sheep. A splendid summer and
winter range, The price is right.
Drop in and let us tell you about it.
We have ranch of 1000 acres that cuts
from five to six hundred tons hay,
has good improvements, implements
and equipment, good range. A No. 1
water right and an abundant supply,
with some stock. This place is cheap
and on easy terms
We have another one that cuts 500 tons
of hay, has $50 head of cattle, IS head
of horses, good improvements, well
equipped with tools and machinery,
fine water supply, house completely
furnished, IF you are looking for
money making proposition, this is
your chance.
We have smaller ranches, ranging from
$4500 up, in price.
Now about those residences. We have
a house of five rooms, completely fur.
nished. Five lots, good we'll in first
class shape. Price S325O, part down
balance on time.
Another one of six rooms, all furnished.
A good buy at $2350. A payment
down and balance Oh time.
A good new house with bath room and
modern in every respect, in fine To-
cation and is cheap. Price $1,000.
We have vacant lots in any part of the
town and some bargains. Come in
=. before the rush starts.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1908-09-29
A Paying Investment

Mr.. John White, OF 80 Highland
Ave, Houlton, Maine, says: "Havc
been troubled with Il cough every
winter and spring. Last winter /
tried many advertised remedies, but
the cough continued until l bought
a SOC. bottle Of DR.. Kings New Dis
covery, before that was half gone,
the cough was all gone. This winter
the same happy result has followed; /;
a. few doses once more banished the
annual cough. l nm now convinced
that DR.. Kings New Discovery is the
best Of all cough Hnd lung remedies. +"
Sold under guarantee at ElkO Drug
Co.'S drug store. SOC and S1.O0.
Trial bottle free.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1908-09-29
Seal Killing in Boston Harbor

Two Eastport Indians have found
the Killing Of seals in Boston harbor a
rather profitable enterprise.
Under the law the city pays a bonus
Oh three dollars for each seal killed
IN the harbor. Late in August two In
dians, Dana and Sapiel, camped out on
peddock's island, and among other
things. began looking for seals to kill
Recently the results of their Iaho q
were shown when he two Indians
brought into the ohrce of City Clerk
Donovan" the tails of 62 seals en-.
titling the men to $1S6. After count.
ing the tails Assistant City Clerk
Priest gave the men an order on the
city treasurer, and the Indians vent
to the office on the first floor and col.
lected their money.-Boston Tran.
script -rta.. . ~.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1908-09-29
Hoppity Hop

Are You Just barely getting around
by the aid of crutches or a. came?
Unless you have lost a limb or have
n defOrmity-if your trouble is rhcu-
matism, lumbago, sprain, stiff joints
or anything of like nature use Bal
lard's Snow Liniment and in no
time you can throw away your
crutches and be as well us anyone.
Sold by Elko Drug Co. PLice 25c,
soc and $l.OO. '..'