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Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1908-09-18
..EstraI,y,ed.

From my place one milesand q quarter:
south Of Rocky Butte, on June 18th. 'os,.
one bay mare with white face; weight about
1850; four years old; branded W. on left
shoulder, also branded on left jaw; had
heavy halter on. Will give SIS reward
for information leading to its recovery.
41tf. WILLIAM ERpstAN.
Beach. N. D.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-03-11
A SOLDIERS DREAM.
This Little Gem of Fiction Comes to
Us From Franco.

This Little Gem of Fiction Comes to
Us From Franco.
A French soldier who had been away
from home for seVnsal years returned
unexpectedly to his native town. The
day Of his arrival being Sunday, he
went to the village church, believing
his wife would be there, and he thus
could see her the sooner. Taking a
seat near the door, he waited until the
service was over.
While waiting, being very much ia
tigued after q long journey, he fell
asleep, his head resting on the back of
the pew. While sleeping he dreamed
Of being seized as n spy and after a
short trial was condemned and led out
for execution. The guillotine had been
erected, the army stood ranged about,
n all the preparations were made as
impressively as possible. The con-
demned man was placed in position,
II the last act in the drama was at
hand.
Just ut that moment his wife was
passing down the aisle Of the church
on her way out. She recognized her
husband and in order to awaken him
tapped his neck playfully with her fan
as his head was thrown back on tie
seat. The contact Of the fan he in his
dream supposed to be the knife of the
guillotine. The shock was so great 1t
killed him instantly.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-03-11
THE WARRANT CAME,
So They Took tho Woman From Her
Washtub to tho GaIlows.

So They Took tho Woman From Her
Washtub to tho GaIIows,
The hanging of a woman, which in
these days calls forth public protests,
was apparently n matter Of indiffer-
ence to our grandfathers and grand
mothers. 1t was in the nineteenth
century that a woman found guilty Of
some trif1ing offense was sentenced to
death. BY chance the warrant for her
execution was not sent to the high
sheriff, and she remained in prison
for about three years, acting as n Jail
washerwoman and occasionally, as a
favor In acknowledgment Of her good
behavior, going out, rs was Their the
custom, rs washerwoman to private
houses. But n clerk looking through
the home office records found the war
rant that had never been dispatched,
n it was thereupon promptly for
warded to the sheriff for due process.
The woman was found by the turn
key at the washtub In a house In the
town = Aylesbury. "Well, missus,"
said he, you are to be hanged. The
warrant has come at last, and we must
carry the sentence out tomorrow morn
ing Mt the latest" "Werry well, then"
the wretched woman submissively re-
piled, Il suppose 1 must co." and, hav-
ing washed the soapsuds Off her arms,
departed with the official. She was
duly hanged the next morning, from
all which 1t would seem that barely a
century separates us from a condi-
ton Of primitive Observation-Disclosures
Chronicle.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-03-11
Not Good Twice.

Iincoln's stories grew better and bet
ter as he grew older. One Of the best
was told to n visitor who congratu-
lated him on the almost certain Dur-
pose on the part OF the people to re-
elect him for another term Of four
years. Mr.. Lincoln replied that he had
been old this frequently before and
that when 1t vas first mentioned to
him he was reminded of n farmer in
Illinois who determined to try his own
hand at blasting. After successfully
boring and filling in with powder he
failed in his effort to make the powder
go off, and after discussing the cause
with a locker on and failing to detect
anything wrong in the powder the
farmer suddenly came to the conclu-
sion that 1t would MOI go off because 1t
had been shot before.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-03-11
Schools Officially Visited.

Superintendent of Education r. w.
Nash visited the following schools last
week:
FerndaIe School-Taught by Miss Nj
"a Sullivan, with an enrolment of 20
pupils.
Princeton School-Prof. w. M. Scott,
principal, has enrolled 4S pupils.
Mount Bethel School-In charge of
Miss Emmie Lou Humbert, has enrolled
SO pupils.
Beaverton School-Miss Elliott Hardy
principal, and Miss Sudie Medlock as
s%istant, has an enrolment of So pupils.
Poplar Spring School-Presided over
by Miss Laura Hatchell, has enrolled 60
pupils.
Mount Gallagher School-In charge
of DR.. j. o. Martin, has an enrolment
of al pupils.
Exon School-Taught by Miss Myr-
tie Culbertson, has enrolled So pupils.
Oakville Sohool-In charge of Mrs.
Robert E. Boyd, has an enrolment of
80 pupils.
Friendship School-Prof. w. C. Dun
can, principal, has enrolled 81 pupils.
Merna School-Taught by Prof. M.
M. Mash, has enrolled 27 pupils.
Most of the schools are supplied with
comfortable desks, blackboards, maps
and attractive pictures. Princeton,
Mt. Bethel, Beaverton, Poplar Springs,
Exon, Friendship and Merna have
State libraries, while the others are
planning to purchase one this year.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-03-11
destlOns on Marriage.
is marriage? Marriage is an
on for the blind.

is marriage? Marriage is an
on for the blind.
~ do some people never marry?
Because they do not believe in divorce.
When a man thinks seriously of mar
riage what usually happens? He remains
single.
Does a girl ever think of anything
but marriage? Only how to get mar
rfed.
\ Should a man marry a girl for her
4 money? No, but he should not let her
y become an old maid because she is a
E-ich girl.
When a girl speaks of a sad court
ship what does she mean? She means
bhat the mar got away.
Is an engagement as good as mar
refs better.
Spite minister says, "Do you
v..B man for better or for worse, -
what does he mean? The bridegroom's
people construe it one way, and the
rides people interpret it another. 1t
very sad.
When a man marries has he seen the
of his troubles? Yes, but it Is
ualy the wrong end.
What is greater than a wife's lovei
or temper.
Do married women suffer in ~silencei
Yes, when they cannot talk.
What is a mother-in-law? See Gen.
Sherman's definition of war.-Ex.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-03-11

NEWTON JOSHUA MEDL0CK
BY w. d. s.


The old soldiers Of the 18th South
Carolina regiment will recollect Med
lock, who served four, years in Vir-
ginia for the Lost Cause. He was a
precise and exact man in what he said
and did. Was fond of his Bible and
telling what he learned from it's pages.
Wherever he lived he got up a prayer
meeting and would collect in the young
people from the out-of-the-way places
and establish a Sunday school. When
he got ready to marry he walked in at
Mrs. Hills and set up to Miss Biddie.
And when the time came to ask the
all-important question he did it in this
way:
"Miss Biddie," 1 will be with thee if
thou will be with me-"
81 will be with thee, Jasper"
Sensible, short and sweet How
much better than burning the midnight
oil and all the old woman's firewood,
and keeping them awake half the night
long
1 never saw a man prosper like he
did for years after the war. But the
reign of fine clothes, buggies and horses
came in and swamped white and black.
He raised a big family of boys and
girls, all of whom married and left the
old man. He lost his wife and took a
notion that he needed another
ne got him one, and moved off to
Alabama. IF Won want to ,oo n l,noh
able sight, just run on an old man with
the ladies, when he is looking for an
other wife.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-03-11
a WARM WELCOME.
The Way an American Visitor Was
Reoeived In London.

The Way an American Visitor Was
Received In London.
"When I arrived iu London" says a
well known actor, 81 received a charm
ing letter from a man whose name L
could not recall eyer having heard be-
fore, but presuming that Ii must be
some friend whom 1 had forgotten /
readily accepted the invitation to din
ner which the epistle contained md
duly turned up the following evening
at the hotel named. A gentleman
whom / did not recognize at once ap-
preached me with outstretched hand,
and so pleased did he seem to see me
that I did not like to hurt his feelings
by admitting that my memory had
failed me, but trusted that some chance
remark might presently remind me Of
our previous acquaintance.
I'm due course we enjoyed the best
dinner the house had to offer, accom-
panied by the very choicest cigars. At
this point the gentleman left the room
in order to get something out Of his
overcoat pocket and failed to reap
pear. I waited for him In vain. Then
by degrees the truth dawned upon me,
and I realized why he had been so
genuinely pleased to meet me. How.
ever, he told so many amusing stories
that the evening was pleasant enough
to more than compensate me for being
obliged to pay the bil."-New York
Globe.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-03-11
A Sad Bereavement,

An honest c%ountryman, anxious to
explore the wonders OF the British
museum, obtained n special holiday a
short time since. Accordingly, taking
with him a couple Of friends, he pre-
sented himself at the door for admit
lance.
mo admission today, sir" said the
keeper.
But I must come in. I've n holiday
on purpose
n matter. This is a close day,
n he museum Is shut"
"What!' said John. "Ain't this pub
lie property"
eyes, but n of the munIulic3 died
ii few days ago, and we are going 10
bury him."
ooh, in that case we won't intrude!"
said John in a hushed voice. So he re-
tired.-London Tit-Bits.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-03-11
THE ELECTRIC CRATER.
How the Arc Light Is Produced BE-
tween the Electrodes,

eWOou tUo GIcCtFOueS.
Everybody knows that an arc light
Is formed by causing an electric cur
rent to pass between the points of two
carbon rods. One of these Is called
the positive and the other the mega
tive electrode, and the current passes
from the former to the latter. Parti-
cles of carbon are carried OH from the
positive electrode until its end be-
comes cup shaped.
To the little cup thus formed the
name Of crater is applied, and from
this crater four-ffths OF the light is
emitted. The negative electrode does
not become 80 hot as the other. Be
tween the two n little cloud Of vapor-
lied carbon is formed, rising from the
crater, and this vapor gives forth a
golden yellow light. But it is over
powered by the light OF the crater It,
self, which has a violet tinge due to the
incandescence Of solid particles of car
bon. The are Of light extended from
one electrode to the other also has-a
axis Of violet color which Is It's most
brilliant part. The fact that most Of
the luminosity comes from the crater
explains the reason why the light does
not appear equal in all directions. 1t
Is brightest from that point Of view
which shows the largest portion of the
crater.
Al interesting effect is often noticed
when flies or other insects futter about
an arc light. Their shadows cast on a
neighboring wall appear gigantic. The
reason Is that the light Of the crater
is concentrated in n point smaller than
he bodies Of the insects, and the bound
aries of the shadows consequently
widen with increase Of distance.-St.
Louis Republic.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-03-11
dwelling of Monument.

Oak Lawn Camp, No. IL, w. o. W.,
of Owings, will unveil a monument
which is placed at the grave of Brother
G. w. Boas, in Deals cemetery next
Sunday, March Is, at 3 o'clock. Hon.
r. A. Cooper will deliver an address
and a regular Woodmen ceremony will
be gone through with.
The public is expected to attend this
service, and all Woodmen in reach are
fraternally invited to come, bring
badges and camp banners and partici-
pate in the ceremony.
Fraternally,
r. M. BRYSON, Clerk.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-03-11
A Point of flew

The new steamer City Of - was
laid up for repairs, and one Of the
rickety old timers of the line was sail
ing In her place. a passenger who was
somewhat irritated by the fact re-
marked to another, an Irishman, by
the way, THE City Of - always gets
in Mt 2 in the morning, and this old
tub never gets in before g."
The Irishman thought for n moment
and replied: cts all right. The dis
lance is just the same, and we get a
longer sail for u money.'-New York
Press.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-03-11
Beware Of Ointments for Catarrh Thai
Contain Mercury,

as mercury will surely destroy the
sense of smell and completely derange
the whole system when entering it
through the mucous surfaces. Such ar
tieles should never be used except on
prescriptions from reputable physicians,
as the damage they will do is ten-fold
to the good you can possibly derive
from them. Halls Catarrh Cure, manu-
featured by F. j. Cheney & Co., Toledo,
o., contains no mercury, and is taken
internally, acting directly upon the
blood and mucous surfaces of the sys
tenn. In buying Halls Catarrh Cure be
sure you get the genuine. 1t is taken
internally and made by
F, j. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
,nials sent free. Price rs cents
tile. Sold by all druggists.
Halls Family Pills for constipa-
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-03-11
UnequaIed as a cure for Group.

Besides being an excellent remedy
for colds and throat troubles, Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy is unequaled as a
cure for Group" says Harry Wilson,
OF Waynetown, Ind. When given as
remedy will prevent the attack. 1t is
used successfully in many thousands of
homes. For sale by Laurens Drug Co.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-03-11
Needed a CIoudburst.

Staying at an inn in Scotland, a
shooting party found their sport much
interfered with by rain. Still, wet or
fine, the old fashioned barometer that
hung in the hall persistently pointed
TO "set fair" AT length one Of the
party drew the landlords attention to
the glass, saying, Don't you think,
now, Dugald, there's something the
matter with your glassF" mo, sir"
replied Dugald, with dignity, "she's a
guide glass and a powerful glass, but
she's no. moved WI trihes."
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-03-11
Rank F%OOlishness.

'".When attacked by a cough or a
cold, or when your throat is sore, it is
rank foolishness to take any other
medicine than DR.. Kings New Discov-
cry" says c. o. Eldridge, of Empire,
Ga. 81 have used New Discovery
sever years and l know it is the best
remedy on earth for coughs and colds,
Group, and all throat and lung troubles.
NV children are subject to Group, but
New Discovery quickly cures every at
tack" Known the world over as the
King of throat and lung remedies.
Sold under guarantee at Laurens Drug
Co.'S and Palmetto Drug Co.'S drug
stores. SOC. and $1.00. Trial bottle
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-03-11
Death Of Mr.. Robert Kirby.

Mr.. Robert Kirby died at the Watts
Mill village last Friday, leaving a wild
ow and seven children. He was a ma
tive of Spartanburg, but had been at
the Watts mill for some time, in charge
of the spooling department. He was
buried Sunday morning in the city
cemetery.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-03-11
For Diseases of the Skin.

early all diseases of the skin, such
eczema, letter, salt rheum and bar
bers' itch, r characterized by an in
tense itching and smarting, which often
makes life a burden and disturbs sleep
and rest. Quick relief may be had by
applying Chamberlain's Salve. 1t al
lays the itching and smarting almost
instantly. Many cases have been cured
by it's use. For sale by Jaurens Drug
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-03-11
A Higher Health Level.

Il have reached a higher health level
since | began using DIR. Kings New
Life Pills" writes Jacob Springer, of
West Franklin, Maine. "They keep
my stomach, liver and bowels working
just right" If these pills disappoint
you on trial money will be refunded at
Laurens Drug Co.'s and Palmetto Drug
Co. s drug stores. 25c.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-03-11
0Wings-0 wings.

Miss Lille Owings, daughter of Mr..
B. Mitchell Owings, and Mr.. Samuel
Owings, all of whom reside about three
miles above the city, were married Sun
day afternoon by the Rev. E. c.. Wat
son at his residence, South Harper
street.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-03-11
A Pleasant phvsic.

When you want a pleasant physic
give Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver
Tablets a trial. They are mild and
gentle in their action and always pro-
duce a pleasant cathartic effect Call
at Laurens Drug Co. drug store for a
free sample.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-03-11

See our new line of Cut Glass, that
has arrived, consisting of Bowls, Pitch
ers, Vases, Tumblers, Water Bottles
and many other articles that we have
not the space to mention.
S. M. & E.. II. Wilkes & Co.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-03-11
A Novelty.

Guest-I hear you are going to give
up housekeeping. Host-Sh-not so
loud! My wife wants to have the
satisfaction of discharging the cook
Puck.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-03-11

Faster and faster the pace is set
ny people of action, vim and get;
SO, If at the finish you would be,
Take HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain Tea
Palmetto Drug Co.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-03-11
OIL CHILDREN
JRNED TO DEATH
aused From a Defective Furnace.
pills Could Not Escape. Terrible
Holocaust Follows.

pills Could Not Escape. Terrible
Holocaust Follows.
cleveland, Ohio, March 4.--Penned
arrow Railways, damned up against
8 that only opened inward, between
hundred and sixty and one hundred
n evenly children in the suburb of
NN'Gnwood today were killed by
Ne and beneath the grind
ieir panic-stricken play
tragedy occurred this
A public school of North
ASS, miles east of this city.
~.>A.onight one hundred and
gcorpses were in the morgue
lwood, six children were still
nted for, and all the hospitals
uses for two miles around con-
numbers of children, some ia
I'd many less seriously injured.
of the victims were between 6
IS years of age. The school con
d between 80 and 325 pupils, and
glis entire number only about 80 are
wt to have left the building unhurt.
vic De several days before the exact
oerof killed is'known, as the ruins
still contain other bodies, and the
Of fatalities may be increased by a
er of deaths among the children
re lying in the hospitals lowering
en- life and death.
school house was of brick, two
and an attic in height. The
of pupils was more than nor
5rge and the smaller children
placed in the upper part of
ding. There was but one fire
and that was in the rear of the
g. There were two stairways-
lding TO a door in front and the
to a door in the rear. Both of
doors opened inward, and it is
ed the rear door was locked as
Yhen the flames were discovered the
hers, who throughout seem to have
ed with courage and self-possession
to have struggled heroically for the
ETY. Of their pupils, marshalled the
mes into column for the "ire
,hich they had often prac-
.lnately, the line of march in
us exercise had always led to the
front door, and the children had not
been trained to seek any other exit.
The fire today came from a furnace
situated directly under this part of the
building. When the children reached
foot of the stairs they found the
lanes close upon them, and so swift
rush was made for the door that in
n instant a tightly packed mass of
.hildren was piled up against it. From
The second floor lone of those who were
upon any portion Of the first fight of
stairs had "a chance for their lives.
The children at the foot of the stair
to fight their way back to the
loor above, while those who were COM
ng down showed them mercilessly back
nto the flames below. In an instant
here was a frightful panic, with 200 of
The pupils fighting for their lives. Most
IF those who were killed died here.
The greater part of those who escaped
managed to turn back and reach the
fire escape and the windows in the e
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-03-11

See our new line of Hall Curtains in
different designs and colors. at money
saving prices,
s. M. & r, II. Wilkes & Co.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-03-11

us show you vi new line of Pic
that has just arrived, consisting
,eautiful line of subjects to select
ut money-saving prices.
s. M. & E.. H. Wilkes & Co.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-03-11
Oxide of Zinc...What is ItP

lthe wearing quality of L. Il M.
- while white lead is the elastic
la ,Gof l.. 81 Nj. PAINT. Wears
lily Is years on outside Of a house.
osts ready for use about $1.20 per
lllon.
L. & NJ. Paint Agents:
~. II. & M. L. Nash, Laurens.
Clinton Pharmacy, Clinton, 31-2t
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-03-11

While we are considering when to
begin it is often too late to act.-Quin-
lillian.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-03-11

Sleyeland, Ohio, March 4.--Penned
arrow Railways, jammed up against
8 that only opened Inward, between
hundred and sixty and one hundred
evenly children in the suburb of
N'Gnwood today were killed by
Ne and beneath the grind
ieir panic stricken play
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-03-11
Spring Silks.

"A beautiful array of new
spring silks is ready for your
selection. Fashion has de-
clared in favor of the rough
weaves, of which we are
showing quite an assortment
in all the most desirable new
shades. We also have a fine
line Of taffetas, peau de soir,
Japanese and China silks in
black, white and the wanted
shades.
Pongee silks..~~..~.~.~.$1.00
Very Stylish Material.
Other rough Effects. so
Excellent values.
Suisine, ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. .47aa
for dresses and waists,
in the leading shades.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-11-30
BEST SERVICE EVER
AT OLD LADIES HOME
Francis Willard w. c. 7. y.
Conducts Meeting at Home
Miss Cora Testor, Evangelist, De-
livers Excellent Address. .Testi-
mony Period is a Feature.

At 2:3O o'clock Sunday afternoon
the regular semi-monthly services #
the Francis Willard w. c. r. u. were
conduGted, at the Waddol Home no"
Aged Women, Mrs. Sarah Sautter,
SUPPLEMENTARY Of evangellstlc work,
9addinE, -
yWhie the iast meeting is always
Declared the best IN the history Of
the institution, Sundays in point OF
effectiveness was unusually marked
The inmates had been accorded the
Thanksgiving spirit in a material as
we'll as a spiritual way, handsome
offerings OF flowers and fruit from
local phi anthrophists testifying to
the overflow from the great heart OF
love that aetuates generous giving at
this season.
The opening number OF the meeting
was an anthem by the choir of the
United Brethern church whose ser
vices were greatly appreciated. Mr..
samnel Harriff offered prayer, fol-
lowing which Rev Miss Cora Testor
selected as her text a part OF
Tinlcthy, 81 am not ashamed for |
know In whom | have believed AMI
am persuaded that lie is able to kee?
that which have committed unto
Him against that day" Miss TestorJ
sermon was appropriately selected
and eloquently delivered.
In q testimony half hour allowed
as "A concluding feature. the saving
and keeping power of God through
fifty and sixty years of service, was
the theme OF several talks by the
aged ladies of the home.