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Mower County transcript., 1908-02-12
Citation for Hearing on Petition for
Probate of Will.

STATE OF MINNESOTA,
County of Mower.-ss
In Probate Court,
In the matter of the estate of Roswell NV
Stowe, decedent. =
The State of Minnesota to Della E. Stowe,
Newton l.: Stowe. Annie E. Mitchell, Ethel L.
Fries and to all persons interested in
the allowance and probate Of the will Of said
decedent: The petition of j. j. Hunt and James
S. Fries being duly fled in this court represent
ing that Roswell w. Stowe, thena a resident .of
the county Of Mower. State Of Minnesota, died
on the 9Th day of Jan, 1908, leaving last will
and testament which is presented to this court
with said petition. and praying that said instru-
ment be allowed as the last will and testament
of said decedent, and that letters testamentary
be issued thereon to J j. Hunt and James S.
Fries, IL ~
Now therefore, you, and each of you are here.
by cited and required to show cause If any you
have. before % this court. at the probate court
county of Mower, state of Minnesota, on tho
18th day of Feb. 1908, at three o'clock p. M,
why the prayer of said petition should not be
granted. q l.
Witness the Hon. j. NJ. Greenman, Judge of
said court. and the seal of said court. this 18th
day Of JAM, 1908. :,
(oEALJ J. M. GREENMAN
Judge of Probate.
Mower County transcript., 1908-02-12

settin' there, piecin' risin' sun Quits,
an settin' moon quilts, an bridal
wreath quilts-same ole patterns
over'n over agin. Good Lord! One
risin' suns nough for the hull airth,
amt it? Well, she's made dozen
makes 'em for me, too, God love her!
Jest think what her life'd be if she
could read!" Sally B. almost sobbed
the last word.
A shadow fell across the doorsill
and Vic Wah appeared. mo spuds,
no licey, no salelatus fo' suppeh. You
catchee him quick" g~
Sally B. whirled, her eyes blazing.
"Gosh dang it, Vic! Why you no tellee
me last week."
"You callee me Vic Wah. Sabe?"
The Chinaman's voice was as placid
as pond in July. He turned without
another look at the group and left
the room.
May 1 go to the store for you!"
Stella asked.
mo. There's two reasons: One. I
can't have Wis teacher doin' common
errants; the other, that Gid'll be leav.
in his work an runnin' after you"
She parted the drapery at the back
Of q barrel chair and drew her hat
and jacket from under the seat.
Though it was warm, Sally B. dressed
for business as carefully as she played
every other part in life.
"I'l have to give Gideon some les
sons, too, think" Stella said half
aside. =. ="
you've give him too many already.
Say, Stella, I'm right sorry i tuck him
on at the bar. He's goin' to make
trouble for ye, specially If We git par
tial to any other feller. I think"
"Some fellee likee see Missee Stel-
la," interrupted Vic Wah, poking his
yellow face through the doorway.
"Stlange man-me no sabe."
Stella followed him into the narrow
hall and out on the porch:
ooh. Uncle Billy! I'm so glad!''
| 1t was almost as if her father stood
before her. She threw her arms around
F.! his neck and kissed him on each
j cheek. %
The old driver was speeches. with
j delight. If he could only have been
I her father! Yet this was the next>best
| thing. She loved him! She had kissed
him!
Stella drew him into the hall, looked
him up and down, patted his hand,
Mower County transcript., 1908-02-12
Citation for Hearing on Final Ac-
count and for Distribution.

STATE OF MINNESOTA,
County of Mower--ss.
III Probate Court
In the matter of the estate of Gertlu > II ynne
Decedent.
The State of Minnesota to the heirs at law
of said deceased and to all persons inter-
ested in the final account and distribution OF
the estate OF said decedent: The representative
this court the final account f Of the % admnstra. minis "a
tion of the estate of said decedent, together
with his petition praying for the adjustment
tribution; of the residue of said estate to the
persons thereunto entitled; therefore, you, and
each OF you, are hereby, cited and required tx
at the Probate Court Rooms in the Court House
H. n the C1ty OF Austin in the County of Mowel
State OF Minnesota. on the 2nd day of March, 190
at 10 o'clock a. m, why said petition should nc!
be granted.
Witness the Judge of said court and the sea,
(SeaD J. M. GREENMAN,
Judge of Probate
Mower County transcript., 1908-02-12
"Gosh Dang It Vic! Why Did You No
Teilee Me Last Week?"

took off his hat and peered into his
face, trying to see if he was quite
well, the same Uncle Billy she had
known so long, ever since that won
derful journey across the mountains,
when she had sat By his side, IN
black sandals, white stockings, uaata-
lettes and a leghorn hat with bride.
What pride she had taken in that
bride!
At last he found his voice. ..Well,
durn my eyes, if you haven't grown
tall, you pretty little snipe, you! Here!
got bonnet for ye."
He went to the door, picked up a
small bandbox and brought it to her. 4
Stella opened it. Within was q
scrap of scarlet silk and lace for which
some milliner had swindled Uncle
Billy out Of $40. Stella's best gown
was bright magenta, Gideon's gift. She
would have to wear them both, and
together. S
Mower County transcript., 1908-02-12
CHAPTER vi.
The Genius of Bernard's.


A narrow planed and painted strip
on the largest false front in town an
nounced "Bernard's Hotel" The per-
sonality indicated by the name "Ber-
nard'' was a miner, an incurable, al
ways wandering in the silent noun
tains, always just going to "strike it
rich" But Sally Bernard, his wife,
was equal to her "lone hand" and
scrupulously faithful to her husbands
interests. For her mother and her
daughter Viola she made a home, hap
py if rude; for her husband she made
dollars that he dropped into his pros
pecting holes.
The hotel was the most imposing
structure in the town and aggressively
new. The odor of pitch met the guest
before his entrance, and continued
with him, warning he wisely needed
by keeping away from all partitions.
Doors and windows stood open to
patrons and flies alike, for the tenn
perature spoke of summer, though the
calendar said winter.
Sally Bernard was known from Sac
ramento to Virginia City as Sally B.,
and it was in her motherly heart and
home that Stella Anthony, orphaned
and kinless, found her niche and her
work.
''Why, Mrs. Bernard, you've only
known me few weeks. I'm not wise
enough to be Viola's teacher
They were sitting in grandma ANS
room, which was family bedroom, sit.
ting room and parlor conglomerate
of furniture, color and uses, that none
but ee-generations'-bred frontier
woman could have evolved. A wide
shelf high above the floor extended
the length of the longest wall. Under
this two rough edframestwere hooked
up, though the mattresses were the
best that money could buy. Beside
them were home made dressing cases,
washstand with a pail for pitcher,
a gourd for dip per and a shining
brass basin. Nails adroitly disposed
utilized every an gle for hanging
clothes. ;35f
Mower County transcript., 1908-02-12
Citation for fisa ring On Ffnal Ac-
count md Tor Distribution.

sCltatl on fol E1eafiDg on Final Ac-
count md Tor Distribution.
STATE OF MINNESOTA, s3s
County Of MOwer-ss
81 In Probate Court Yf
In the matter Of the estate Of Seth A. Fdscn
decedent. yss s5s S.. &4 y E5{5
The State Of NJ MinnesotaSto the heirs at law of
said deceased and TO al persons interested in
the final account and distribution Of the estate
Of said decedent: The representative Of the
above named, decedent, having filed in this
court the final account of the administration
of the estate Of said decedent together with his
petition PRAYING for the adjustment and allow.
ance of said final account and for distribution
Of the residue Of said estate to the persons
thereunto entitled Therefors, YOU and each CT
yoI, are hereby cited and required to show
causc if any you have, before this court at the
prota To court rooms in the court house in the
city of Austin in the county OF Mower state CT
Minnss ia on he End day of March, 1908. a;
u O'Clock m1khy said petition should not t:
granted.
Witness, the Judge Of said court and the Sc;
cf s.i' cor t, this 2Sth day of January, 1908.
(SeaD J. NJ. GREENMAN
Judge cf Proba
Mower County transcript., 1908-02-12
P0land China Bears.

Long, large, heavy boned fellows
sired:by Tee. Keep On and, other well
bred boars. Can furnish pigs not re-
lated to stock sold last year. y
j. H. AULTFATHER,
If Austin, MINI.
Mower County transcript., 1908-02-12
i #BIooded Shorthorns for Sale

/ have at my place north Of Lansing
village at private sale and at right
prices % registered Shorthorns from
the herd Of j. G. Mills of Preston. Ten
are young bulls, most of the others are
heifers. Two Of the cows and one bull
are imported. Prices right.
If HERBERT HUNT.
Mower County transcript., 1908-02-12
''There's a Little Gal Over tyah, Bill
Anthony's Daughter"

he said. "The boss has powerful good
news to-day. That dispatch was .
copy of one the governor got from
Huntington at Washington. The rail-
road bills passed, an the G. P. COM
psny's got anotheh yeah on the fust|
50 miles an right smart mo- land be-
sides.'
Great Caesah! That's good news:''
"Yes, Bill. That thar's news to pass
along. Men works betteh ON q win
MIN deal; only We bosses CANT talk.
Hyah's where yo' all can come in
just from the city, seen the governor.
heard the news. Sabe?"
Certain. fm yo' huckleberry! I'll
blow the word as fab as Jericho" re-
turned the driver cordially.
"Come to our shanty afteh work.
The ole woman II be powerful glad to
see We. Oh! Tie up at Sally BIS.
She's right smart peppery, but she'll
give ye good truck; an if she takes a
shine to ye, yo' own motheh couldn't
do mo- fo' you. Stella's thar, too"
Uncle Billy's face sprang from De-
cember to May; and he turned quickly
to the rocky trail that led back to
town.
Stella! The lonely man sped down
the red, muddy trail, his fatigue ban
ished by the magic of her name! He
looked up through the overarching
fretwork of pine and cedar to heavens s
blue beyond, and the poet stirred in
his heart, wakened by the memory of
her face. Winter-blue skies, the thin,
fragrant air, whispering pines, even
the red, warm face of the uprearing
mountain, all had a secret word for
him today. Would she love him still
Or had new scenes, new faces, filled
her life, left no small chamber in her
heart labeled Uncle Billy?"
Mower County transcript., 1908-02-12
To be Continued.

Try that 50 cent tea at Dalager 8
You will always use it when you ono.
try it.
The Washington times., 1908-04-21
White Linen ParaSOlS
With Heavy Embroidery
Are Popular This Year

Parasols, as ever. are of white linen
embroidered in many beautiful and elab-
crate designs. although some for morn
Ing wear are IN pongee decorated with
a pattern carried in shades or tan. one
really remarkable parasol was finished
around the edge with a row OF arbutus.
which was embroidered IN Hghtest tan
and shades Of delicate pink
For dressy occasions fine white linen
Is very popular, incrusted with lace
medalliOns and embroidered I'm sprays
Of flowers and twining vines. Irish
lace is frequently used for this purpose.
and sometimes IL forms q rufI,e around
the edge and a second half way be
tween the border and stick. which makes
double rufie on the para=0I.
Some white parasOlS are l:nCd with
PINK silk 10 give Il pretty color 10 the
race, and others are not embroidered.
but merely have lace insertion placed in
many curves around the edge. The han
dies are quite remdrka bic in that t1ey
are enameled 10 match the dress. and
sometimes they are finished at the end
with "A little crystal ball or a gold box
CONSUMING powder pun. These t-cks
are, however, extremely expensive. and
many women find that they must be
contented with wooden handles coIored
Win paint. but nevertheless anything
IS permissible, Just so plain woods are
not used
The Washington times., 1908-04-21
4 Sgrr1onette on SunnineSS

National boundaries and complexions
10 the contrary. there are really only
TWO kinds Of people in this wOrId-the
people who live I'm the shadow and those
who live on the sunny side Of the street.
The first class may not be shady in
character, and whether they are called
pcssimists or not, they assuredly pay
for their disagreeable temperament in
lack Of friends. and lack Of business sue
cess.
This type will tell you not to make
friends, for in the end they will always
do you. Why this standpoint? Per
haps, ten years before one man proved
ungrateful 10 him. HencefOrth he will
represent the whole world as made uD
Of uugrateful wretches.
Perhaps this type OF man IS on
street car when the fuse blows out. For
the next few days his conversation will
carry the odor of smoke. and he will
glooGnily try TO convince the world that
u Is sure death TO venture on the street.
He refuses to bear his own burdens, but
piles them on his friends-if such type
can have friends.
Why2 He lives on the wrong side of
the stTeet-thOugh just across the way
the sun always shines and the business
world likes 10 patronize the sunny resi-
dents thereof. in every business street
one side is always more popular with
shoppers, and is consequently more val
uaUie than the other. So also is tbA
sunny side" of life
The Washington times., 1908-04-21
CONDITIONS IN KITCHEN
INFLUENCE THE F.AMILY Y

the meantime, 20 further attention need
be given to these. Remove the ice once
a week. wash the fiOcr under the rack
on which the ice rests. take out rs re-
movable drain pipe and trap, and Win
a cloth fastened TO a rod or stin wire,
clean out these with a strong sal-soda
solution Pour some Of this down. the
rest Of the drain pipe. cleaning the pipe
as far down as can be reached. Milk
should be kept in closed bottles or in
a compartment b. itself.
The really good cook takes scrupu-
lOUs care Of her cooking utensils. and
comes 10 feel a genuine fOndness for
certain dishes and spoons. The heavy
lrOuware ana the more expensive cop
per utensils which require continual
polishing. have been improved upon,
and are now obsolete, the newer aTti-
cles being the aCateware; also light
blueWare. with white inside. the alumni
noid-ware, and "A light steelware- An
ample variety Of choice is afforded by
these, and with careful usage the yes
sells may be kept in good cOnditiaa -Or
q long time All Of this ware has a
smooth finish that is easily cleaned
with soapy water, and ltnsed in hot
water and dried with a towel II fur
ther drying IS needed. stand the uten-
sils on the shelf Of the range. The blue
and white-Ware and the agateware
chip when subjected TO strong dry
heat All cooking dishes should be filed
with warm water fmmedis RELY after use
move stains that do not come or
readily, except for aluminUnl-wa The
alkalies tarnish the aluminium
Most of the calls for the plumber are
occasioned by llnty dishc-oths and cOf-
fee grounds. as far as Che kitchen sink
IS concerned a fine sieve should first
receive all waste water IN its pa Ssa ge
through the sink. Dish rags should be
made Of new cloth. and as soon as they
snow Signs Of wear they may be used
for wiptng greasy pans and then thrown
away. Add a little ammonia 10 the
greasy water; this forms an emulsion
with the oils, so that they may lie
washed away. Every two or three days
pour a boiling sal-soda solution down
the drain, using half 4 cupful of sal
soda 10 three quarts Of water.
The Washington times., 1908-04-21
Motor Costume for Spring

When milady goes automobIling she
must be provided with a dust-proof
cloak which has a double flap, so that
her dress viii be entirely proteuted
On her head she viii wear a snail
straw tOqUe. and. TO keep this on. g
brown chiffon veil slit up both sides
so that it win tie in both front and
back; this viii finish her motor cos
tune
This new veil. BY the way. is rather
novelty, and il bids fair to ue MI
lady's favorite. for IL takes away tha,
extremely plain look that a crossed
veil gives to the back Of the head. and
provides a cOQuettish bow for the back
as well as for the front Beauty is
not its only virtue. for Il would need a
strong wind 10 blow away a hat an
ChOred by such a snug veil as this
ANOTHER veil is Of chiffon cloth. with
large taffeta dots and bound all round
with a tafeta silk binding. This is
useful IN the extreme for the bindfnc
makes the ven both firm and CIrable
but il is not so light and summery as
the little veil that ties close 10 the
head
The Washington times., 1908-04-21
Attractive Program of
Literary and Musical
Numbers Arranged.

group OF Washington entertainers
VIII give a concert tonight in Foundry
Methodist Episcopal Church for the ben
EFT OF the Boys Club. a long program
OF musical and literary numbers has
been arranged.
Hon Ashley ". Gould. Associate Jus
tice OF the Supreme Court Of the Dis
trict OF Columbia, viii make q speech
in which he win tell anecdotes Of the
Bench and Bar" Charles II. Treat.
Treasurer Of the United States, VIII
deliver an address.
Among those who viii participate IN
the program are Miss Cornelia Parker.
talented Washington vioIinist. whose
work is well known: Miss Lillian
Gronna; Miss Gladys Beall Miss
Mamie Manning, pianist: Miss Edith
Pikering. who will give a group of
songs: Miss Helen Burkett. daughter
OF Senator BUrkett. who Will also sing
several numbers; Mrs. James T Nc
Cleary, Miss Aldine Dent. Miss Marian
Holcombe. Miss Catherine Dufry. Miss
Frances FoungbloOd, IN recitations.
Mrs. Mary S. Parker, James p. Schick.
Elmer GIL, George ". Cook. J. Edwin
Lewis, OF the Boys Club; and Frank T.
Tracy, secretary OF the club, who will
make the closing address.
The Washington times., 1908-04-21
Old Gowns Transformed
To the Newest Styles
By the Use of SaShes

The new sash IS the most useful for
the home dressmaker. and also for the
woman who finds 1t necessary TO econ
omize. An old princess dress. with the
aid Of one OF these high g1rdles, can be
transformed into thing OF beauty.
while the too popular jumper waist with
the shoulder pendants removed and An
ished out with a deep sash viii look
Ike new creation.
The home dressmaker should remem-
Der that the girdle IS made on a tight
fitting foundation. carefully cut. and
that the hooks and eyes under no cir
cumstaEces must show The sash must
look as II # really were tied, wherever
the bow Is placed, while IN fact IL is
hooked, and the ribbon or O,her mate
rial carefully draped over It. and the
last fold either hooked or pinned in
place
a Scotch arrangement would do nicely
10 give new touch 10 princess gown
which has seen better days. A pale
blue princess frock Of crepe de chine
voile. silk null. or messaIine would be
greatly improved with a Nea9ohtan or
Roman sash IN pale shades. The sash
IS arranged over the shoulder and
iOoped under the arm. then brought
around the back and caught up at the
sides in a knot The knots may be held
oy a few stitches or a fancy safety pin
The Washington times., 1908-04-21

For a family Of average size it re-
quires the constant attendance in the
kitchen of one person, at least. and
often of several. to prepare the three
meals. Even In a small family the kitch-
en- is I'm constant Use. and. therefore. it
is Of first Importance that II be well
ventilated and has plenty Of light The
conditions in the kitchen influence the
health of the family directly, for it Is
well known that food is very suscep-
uble to germs and decay in cooking. as
well as in storage. So let the kitchen
be light. rOOmy and well ventilated in
the first place.
All kitchens furnished with coat
range should have some means of quick
cooking: this is essential TO convenience
and economy. In fact, where the coax
range is not used for heating as well
as cooking, a range that gives quicker
service is demanded. However, the gas
range IS available in all cities a. the
present time, and when this is fitted
with a hood 10 carry OF the products
of combustion it will I'LL all require
ments.
The place for the refrigerator should
be selected with especial care in plan
ming a kitchen Where IL is pracL Lcable
let the compartment for ice open on the
back porch or out OF doors. This ar
rangement is much more sanitary. and
il is much easier to put in the ice. The
drain pipe ought not to be directly con-
nected with the sewer. The refrigerator
should be made easy OF access 20 the
cook as well, for good cooking demands
many trips between the kitchen table
and the refrigerator.
There are several things essential TO
ne - "a a#s.p~ Il .
instant removal Of anything spilled
cleaning tho waste pipes, and "A full
supply Of ice If the food compartments
are carefully wiped out once a week.
and no crumbs, particles OF food or
drops Of EQuid are allowed 10 collect in
The Washington times., 1908-04-21
NeB Sofa Cushions

A sofa cushion cover must have been
a simple thing originally, but its evolu-
ton has been rapid and complicated.
The average man. when he gazes with
dismay at the Objets dart piled in care
full confusion upon his once shabbily
comfortable lounge or divan. is not apt
10 appreciate their present perfection.
but most women do.
lie dernser cri in cushion covers seems
to be those embroidered in ribbon work
and appliqued with velvet bands or
curious designs outlined in heavy gilt
thread, giving the empire touch that
seems to be on everything these days.
Another pillow top was made of five
squares of flet lace surrounded by me-
dallions or cluny and the Intervening
spaces filed with white linen worked in
eyelet embroidery.
The Washington times., 1908-04-21
AHractfVe Combs

New back combs are shown, the top
decorated with cut jet IN many beautiful
designs ard shapes, while for mourning
wear the Jet is Of the dull variety, cut
to resemble crepe. Other combs are
made Of blonde tortoise shell. finished
with huge cut bows or thicl1ly studded
with semi-preciOus stones. They are
most attractive and sure TO hold a
place IN the hair dressing of the next
few months, for womanlind IS rapidly
reverting TO the simplest Of coiffures.
and, TO prevent the backsliding from
being too precipitant. hair dressing will
be decorated with many beautiful and
artistic combs.
The Washington times., 1908-04-21
To Sep HOOKS on Dresses

In sewing on hooks. whether used in
connection with eyes or peets, always
spread the hooks. all sizes, before sew
Ing on: It not only makes the s1r- in
some o. different parts OF the ma. erIal.
but it prevents them from pushing for
ward and showing at the edges Of col
lars, packets and such things.
When sewing them on a bOned lin
ing the bone can be slipped between
the front curves and back of the hook
after they have all been sewn on. max
ing IL very taut, thus saving the labor
OF fastening the bone in the usual way.
II must, of course. be fastened at either
end after IL is inserted. otherwise II
will come entirely of during the pro-
cess Of hooking the dress
The Washington times., 1908-04-21
Rent and Poberty

Men connected with charity organiza-
tions In the big cities have discovered
that there Is the closest connection with
the rating of a family and the rent DE- i'd
by the same Ia other words, If p fam
ily IS found applying for help which
pays about S. or 50 monthly Tor rent.
at which price only the poorest apart
ments of very few rooms can be secured
they are found invariably to be shift
less and on very low plane of living.
on the other hand, If they have been
paying about Sl5 a month they prove TO
be thrifty and self-respectines and their
need Of assistance to be due TO temp
Orarv hard luck
The Washington times., 1908-04-21
NeW Scarfs With Featbery
Fringes

Fascinating additions TO the toilet are
the new scarfs bordered with soft. fluffy.
feathery fr1nges. These fringes are like
marabOu, made into long tassels. and
make n most beautiful finish TO the net.
tUlle or chiffon sCarfs- other rrfnges are
also used TO border the scarfs. If n
filet net scarf has a border Of cream silk
embroidery the fringe viii be Of heavy
cream silk. Sometimes on a gold
spangled scarf there will be a gold
fringe, which is usually quite narrow
and fine.