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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-07-10
A Lesson In Socialism.

A Lesson In Socialism.
Mike and Pat were two irish friends
One day Mike learned that Pat had
turned Socialist. This troubled Mike.
who said: Pat, | don't understand
this socialism. What Is it. now?'
1T means dividing up your property
equally" said Pat. "'Tis this way ff
| had 100000 Id give you million
and keep million meself-see:"
And If you had two farms. Pat,
what would you do2''
"Td divide up, Mike. I'd give you
wan and I'd keep wan"
And if you had two pigs, Pat, would
you share those too?'
Now, Mike, you 60 to thunder! You
know I've got two pigs"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-07-10

his four-year-old boy goodby. saying.
Il want you 10 be a little man while
father is away. and | want you TO be
sure to take care OF mamma"
The boy looked al his father with his
big eyes very grsvely. Yes. papa" be
answered, 81 will take care OF mam.
ma"
That night the boy knelt and prayed
PLEASE. Lord. take care OF papa.
who has gone away. Please take care
OF grandfather. Please take care of
auntie. Please take care OF Mary. But.
Lord, you needn't take care OF mamma.
I'm going to take care OF her myself"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-07-10

"Mddome, hereby divorce you."
cept 1t is only fair to tell you that If
marry again | lose all my fortune"
The ambassador scrambled hastily to
his feet
II was perhaps just q wee bit
hasty," he suffered, looking sheepish-
ly about for a way of escape
Natalie came forward and handed
him the fan
Did you read the words l wrote on
it?' she asked timidly
I-am-a-dutiful-wifew spelled out
the am bsssador. Forgive me! didn't
understand. Shall we let bygones be
bygonesT'
Danilo, who had stood silent during
the odd proposal, now stepped past
Popoff and faced Sonia, new light in
his eyes.
"Is 1t true you will lose all your
money If you marry again?" he asked
in voice he tried in vain TO keep
steady.
Yes" she admitted; sit is true"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-07-10
"Then why shouldn't I say now what

"Then why shouldn't say now what
Iwant to?"
why not?" she agreed demurely.
He drew step nearer.
II love you, Sonia" he whispered.
Steadily, happily, she met his burn.
ing eyes as she answered:
Il love you, Danilo. have always
loved you"
"Tut. tutw fretted Popoff. pushing
peevishly between them. 'This'll nev-
er do You can't marry her, prince.
You'll both be paupers.
mot quite" gently corrected Sonia.
~ shall lose my money, it is true, but
only because | am going to give It oil
to my husband"
1.-THE IsR.l
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-07-10
E. |. ALLEN, CROSS ST. GROCERY
ISLAND POND, VERMONT.
Of much experience, and asked:

of much experience, and asked:
That's right, believe. Colonel Hop
kins?"
Whereupon Hopkins, with smile Of
conscious superiority, replied:
"Sir. | have an Office in Richmond
wherein | shall be delighted to enlight-
en- you on any point of law for a con-
sderation."
The youthful attorney. not In the
least abashed, took from his pocket a
half dollar piece, which he offered Colo.
mel Hopkins, with this remark:
No time like the present. Take
this, sir, tell US what you know and
give me the change"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-07-10
Doubly Blessed.

Doubly Blessed.
1t was sentence day in the city court.
A man in the prisoners pen. who had
been sentenced to two years for lar
ceny, began to cry softly. The big
man next to him. who was going to
serve seven years for bigamy. said:
"Aw, wotcher sniffiin' aboutT"
"fm-rm-th-th-thin about leav-
In Isobl my-my-family-l
my Wife
"Aw, cut ii out! Look at me- ! amt
cryin', am |: An I'm leavin' two OF
'em. EVERY ybodys.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-07-10
When You're Safe.

"Hinnessey." said Mr.. Dooley. this
is great talkin' about Christian Science.
heyT"
Yes" said Mr.. Hinnessey. "and
what do you think about itt'
We'll" said Mr.. DoOley, II think
that if the Christian Scientists had a
little more science and the doctors had
little more Christianity it wouldn't
make any differerve -wnfrh you called
inf you had a good nurse. Finley
Peter Dunno,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-07-10
A Natural Mistake.

The new teacher had just taken
charge of her school and was learning
the names of her pupils. The first one
she asked said his name was julie"
The teacher, trying to reprove the boy,
said: That's not proper. Your name
;s Julius. The next one she asked
was named BILL" and, thinking be
could please her. said, MY name is
Bilious. Judges Library.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-07-10
Established 1873
Court Sessions.

-.4r the PROBATE COURT FOR
..r-. UF E--EN will be held. a.
.. F.3r .tar I's,.
rr- b. lae forenoon Of the second
...aar, and the nr>t Mondays OF
... 4ul December.
,l thr afternoon OF each OF the
.s .av a.~, Mondays o. April and
.r.t on the first saturday OF each
--...-r- will he held At any place in
..- rs. agreement.
L-.l- addressed to r. ". WyInan
t...rfraII. will receive prompt at
I.kBERT ". BLAKE, JUDGE.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-07-10
PATRIOTISM

Breathes there the man with soul so dead
Who never to himself hath said
This is my own. my native iaud!'
Whose heart hath ne'er within nim burned
As home his footsteps he hath turned
From wandering on a foreign strand?
II such there L.vathe. Fn. mark him well!
For him no minstrel raptures swell
High though Is titles. proud his name.
Boundiess his weGlth as wish can claim
Despite those titles. power and pelf,
The wretch concentervG al in self,
Living. shall forfeit fair Iluown
And, doubiy dying. shall go down
To the vile dust from whence lie sprung
unwept unhonored and unsung.
Sir Nalter Scott
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-07-10
A Gift TO an Explorer.

"Peary," said geographer Of Chi.
cago, never started on one of his
exploring expeditions without receiv-
ing by mail and express all sorts Of
packages from cranks-cowhide under.
wear, tea tablets. medicated boots and
what not.
'Peary once told me that George
AIDE, few days before the start Of his
last trip, wired him to expect an i'm.
portant package by express.
"The package came. 1t was labeled:
"'To be opened at the farthest point
north.
'Peary opened It at once. however.
It was small keg inscribed:
"'Axle grease for the pole.'"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-07-10
A." The
Scrap Book
A Boys Answer.

An inspector was examining a class
n school children in religious knowl.
edge. and among other things asked for
was a definition of lie. immediately
up shot boys hand and in piping
treble came the reply. a lie is an
"bomination to the Lord. but a very
pleasant help in time Of trouble"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-07-10
Not Enouuh Children.

She asked him if he was the pho
tographer He said he was She
asked him if be took children's pic,
lures. He said he did She asked him
how much he charged. He said. -Four
dollars a dozen" Then I'll have to
go somewhere else" she repied Il
only have eleven. success Magazine
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-07-10
CHAPTER vi.
At Maxinl's

s~ r0AXIM'S after midnight the
9"I show restaurant whittier sight
seeing Americans and other
tourists flock and whose dizzy,
machine made merrment they solemn
ly believe to be a part and parcel or
true Partisan life.
On the night of Sonia's garden party
one group of men and women who en-
tered the jolly restaurant were so DIFF
ferent from the usual ha abitues Of the
place as to come in for not few
amused gances from their neighbors'
They were Nine Natalie Popotf, Nine.
Nova Kovitch and Cascade and st.
Brioche. The visit was Natafie's idea.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-07-10

Taking Care Of Papa.
Rev. A. c. Dixon of Chicago. -upon
leaving home for long Journey. kissed
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-07-10

Equal to the Occasion.
In suit tried in Virginia town a
young lawyer was addressing the jury
on point of law when good naturedly
he turned to opposing counsel, a man
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1908-03-27
New Cashier.

On April 1st r. E. Morrow. of Usage,
Iowa. will take charge of the Farmers 4
Merchants Bank as Cashier, Mr.. Olson
having handed in his resignation to take
effect on that date. Mr.. Morrow is an
experienced banker and comes we'll recon-
mended. He comes from the Farmers
National Bank of Usage, Iowa. where he
has acted as assistant cashier for years,
and the bank here is fortunate in securing
the services of such man.
Mr.. Olson wishes to put in his time from
now until the primaries in seeing the voters
of the county in the interest of his candi-
dacy for auditor, hence his resignation.
Mr.. Morrow was at Beach Saturday and
Sunday and returned to Usage to straighten
up his personal business before locating
here permanently.
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1908-03-27
Home Talent Play Tonight at Opera House
"Out in the Streets"
Presented

The home talent play, "Out in
the Streets, y which is to be put on
at the opera house tonight promis-
es to be the best ever presented in
Beach. It is a drama in three
acts, the presentation of which oc-
cupies fully one hour.
Col. Wayne tho a somewhat
testy old gent is kind at heart;
Mrs. Bradford, his sister, marries
against the wishes of her family
and is cast aside by them. Her
husband proves worthless-ls final
ly killed in a gambling demand
she and her little daughter, Minnie,
are turned :.Out in the Streets y
by the william, Solomon Davis.
Here they are found by the Col
onel and his saucy servant, Pete,-
the Colonel recognizes his sister,
whom he has thot dead, and rec
onciliation takes place.
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1908-03-27
Meat Market Rented.

A. B. Kellogg has leased his meat mar
ket to E. E. Prehn for term of two years.
Mr.. Prehn to take possession the 1st. Mr..
Kellogg will give his entire attention to
his harness business hereafter. He has
purchased the Larson shop and now has
two men at work in his establishment, aud
is in position to do all kinds of harness
and shoe repairing with dispatch. Mr..
Prehn has hired meat cutter and will be
able to cater to the wants of his patrons at
the old kellogg stand.
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1908-03-27
Mathison Wins.

A decision, in contest case. has been
handed down by the general land Office in
favor of M. Mathison and against chas
Johnson. The land in question is the
northwest quarter of section two, 14o-1o5,
which is very fine piece of land about
four miles north of town. The land was
contested some time ago. while Mr.. John
son was away earning money with which
to improve it, and the decision does not
seem fair, as Charley is hard working
boy and is certainly entitled to the land.
Mr.. Johnson will have 60 days in which to
appeal, which he intends to do.
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1908-03-27
Beach and the Golden Valley On the Boom
General Activity In all Lines of Business Twenty Cars of
migrants Goods Arrived This Week, Large
Party of Land Seekers in Town.

pany sold thousands of acres of land here
last year to actual farmers who will crop
the land this year. Following are the
parties who came in this week with the
above gentlemen, all from independence,
Wis.
Nels Kalse S. Harge, NJ. H. Hesterand,
liver Kolbe, C. Hestkin, Thos. Loclken,
C.. Huff and W.. Sharf The Stondall
Land Investment Co. also has party of
land seekers here.
- In few daysthe plow outfits will be at
work, and an enormous acreage of mother
earth will be broke up and put in to crop,
which, with the amount already under
cultivation, will add to the prosperity of
the country. There are somewhere in the
neighborhood of thirty plow outfits in the
Valley and from reports all have all the
work they can do.
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1908-03-27

grants goods have arrived and been unload
edhere; two arrived on the 21st belonging
to Burr Baldwin and G. b. Clark; on the
23rd twelve arrived for the following part
les; w. Rocksvold, N. P. Noben, Geo.
Potter, Ollie Smith, L. H. Dunnegan,
France Zelsdorf, ]. H. Nichols, ]. H. Haigh,
NJ. E. Smith, Elmer Severivid. Elmer
Berge. Ludwig knutson; four on the 25th
to Clint Logan, Jas. Doubles, ]. v. Stein
man and L. D. Botch and yesterday two
arrived for VIM. and Martin Eckert.
Many newcomers are here whose goods
have not showed up, and altogether the
week has been record breaker. and the
weeks to come promise to beas good.
c. l.. Campbell and E. H. Smith, both
connected with the land firm of Wheelock
& Wheelock. of Fargo, arrived here We'd
nesday with a party of eight. This COM
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1908-03-27
Baseball Dance
Baseball Club Organized and
Officers Elected for
the Season.

A meeting was held last Saturday night
and baseball organization for 1905 was
perfected. G. D. Lowell was made presi-
dent and Geo. Baht manager for the COM
ing season.
The boys have not definitely decided on
any program, but no boubt, battery will
be hired later on and a mi-professional
team put in the field that will be able to
scrap with the best of 'em. There is con-
siderable good timber at home and with a
good battery 'and some practice the boys
will be able to hold the name of Beach
high up in the baseball world
1t was decided to give a dance and on
April 3rd. one of the biggest dances ever
given in Billings county will be pulled off
Geo. Baht, the manager, is always up-and-
doin', and the way he has taken hold of this
project shows that he never does things by
halves He is a hustler and thru his efforts
one of the largest crowds that ever gather
ed on ball room floor will be on hand the
night of April 3rd.., to make. merry and give
the boys a boost financially. 4 large re-
ception committees las bed. spp.,iutcd and
all those who attend will be treated to
right royal good time. IA.
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1908-03-27

Beachis certainly on the boom this spring.
People are arriving on every train, both
freight and passenger. One night last week
over thirty people arrived on one train and
last night over fifty strangers secured ac-
comodation at the State Line hotel.
Immigrants goods are arriving every day
and the newcomers are busy moving their
belongings to all parts of the Golden Val
ley where they have secured farms.
All our business firms are doing whole
sale business and this year the volume of
business done will far exceed any previous
year.
The land companies have already COM
menced to bring in more buyers and will
keep pace with the business done in other
lines.
Since our last issue twenty cars of iumi-
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1908-03-27
Increased Force.

w. A. Fredricks has accepted position
as operator with the N. p. here. He
formerly operated the mystic keys at
Medora. Owing to the enormous increase
in business and installing of the 9 hour law
it has been necessary to increase the force
of the depot to three operators and helper
in addition to the agent. The freight and
express Office is now open from a. m.
till 6 p. m. every day excepting Sunday.
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1908-03-27
Adjudged Insane.

John Panckner. young fellow who
drifted into town this week; was taken in
charge by the authorities and adjudged in
sane. He was staying at the State Line
hotel and his peculiar actions aroused sus-
picion and Monday night the insanity board
convened and the fellow was examined with
the result that he was ordered taken to the
asylum at jamestown. Deputy sheriff Bis
phan took him to Medora Wednesday and
turned him over to sheriff Wills who will
take him to jamestown. The fellow was
not violent but simply weak minded and in
time will no doubt be cured at the asylum.
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1908-03-27
Sixteen This Week.

The past week has been good one for
every firm in Beach. the Chronicle being
no exception. Besides number of renew.
ais, sixteen parties called and had their
names added to our list this week. The
Chronicle list is growing very rapidly and
in short time we will have list that we
may justly feel proud Of. AS soon as the
weather breaks up and becomes more set
tied we intend starting vigorous subscrip.
ton campaign. So far we have practically
done nothing and subscriptions have come
in unsolicited.
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1908-03-27
Delegates Elected.

Pursuant to a call of the County Central
Committee caucuses were held at the
various precincts in the county last We'd
nesday and delegates elected to attend the
county convention to he held at Medora
April 1st. The convention at Medora is
held for the purpose of selecting five del
egates to represent Billings county at the
state convention at Minot which is held on
May 14th. Beach precinct is entitled to
five delegates to the county convention
and the following were chosen: E. E.
Mikkelson, c. E. Barber A. O. Whitney,
]. w. Richardson and Thomas Smith.
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1908-03-27

For SALr:-A limited number of thorough
bred Barred Plymouth Rock eggs. Nothing
better in the northwest. Prices on appli-
cation.-W. S. Marvin, Sentinel Butte, N.
D.
EsrAyED:-from my place two mares;
bay and sorrel with bald face; weight about
1900 each.-N. P. Noben, Carlyle Mont.
When in Laughnan's Department Store
ask for a pound of Gee Whiz" coffee; 20
cents per pound.
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1908-03-27

The Congregational Ladies Aid will
meet with Mrs. r. f. Near next Thursday
afternoon, April 2nd.
Lutheran services will he held April 5th
in the new church. At II a. m. the ser.
vices will be conducted in the Norwegian
language, and at 7:15 p. m. the services
will be held in the English language. All
are cordially invited to attend.
The Ladies Aid of the Congregational
Church of Rocky Butte will hold sale and
give an oyster supper Friday evening,
April 3rd., in the Golden Valley Hall.
Supper served from 5 p. m. till p. m.
Adults rs cents, children IS cents. All
are cordially invited to attend.-By orde,
of Committee.
There will be feacl,ing services in the
school house next Sunday morning at II
o'clock; Sunday school at 2:3o Christian
Endeavor at 7:3o.
Wewill begin our Sunday school at 2: p. m.
next Sunday and continue SO throughout
the summer, or until further notice. Preach
ing will begin at 800 every Sunday begin
ming with April 5th.
A county Sunday convention will be
held in Beach April nth and 12th. Rev.
John Orchard, state superintendent ol
Sunday schools, will be here and help il
the work of the convention.
Rev. Alex. Douglas.
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1908-03-27
Gasoline Engine Installed.

]. M. Cramer, has installed a new 81,
horse gasoline engine in his blacksmith
shop this week, which he has attached tc
his trip hammer, and other machinery
Mr.. Cramer now has a very finely equipped
shop He is kept on the jump all the
time grinding out work for the
farmers who are preparing and fixing up
their machinery for spring work.
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1908-03-27
Sentinel Butte

Regular Correspondent, March IS. Our
friends on the farms are already stocking
up with new implements
Catherine and Mary BARLEY returned on
No. from Jamestown Wednesday morning.
Father Dignam, of Dickinson, was in
town Monday enroute to Burkey.
There will be meeting of the cemetery
association soon to complete plans for the
town cemetery.
Clip Jones. Henry Peterson and Editor
Nelson, of Mcdora, favored Bclfield with
visit Friday.
THE caucus for the selection ofdelegatcs
to the county convention will be held This
Wednesday evening in the schoolhousc.
Sentinel Butte is entitled to five delegates.
Messrs. Harve Robinson, Alfred L. Mar
tin and ]. S. Snyder spent Friday in Dick
inson
Miss Ada Haugh commences new school
just southeast Of Sand Greek Monday
Miss Jessie Forsyth. of Sentinel Butte. also
commences the Rocky Butte school in the
Beach district Monday.
The new school district in the Lone Tree
civil township will be operative July 1st.
This will take some of of Beach and SEN
tinel Butte districts.
Miss Hilda Davidson was passenger on
No. Monday, for Mandan where she will
enjoy visit.
Postmaster Gilbert has moved. the post
Office from Martins store to the store build
ing south of said store; this will give MIR.
Gilbert better facilities for handling the
heavy mails.
The county superintendent visited schools
south of I3elfeld Friday. Misses Annie
Davidson and Almeda Rouse we're appoint
ed examiners to conduct the state pupils
examination that day.
The Fargo Forum has initiated the pru-
dence of the Golden Valley Chronicle
and just changed the mechanical arrange
ment of that paper. The Forum state. the
cost to be s25,ooo
The revival services end this Wednesday
night. Rev. Smith has done great good
during his brief stay. He has been ably
assisted by Rev. Douglas.
For SALE-16o acres, nine miles SOUTH
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1908-03-27

FOR suPER1NrENDENT OF SCHOOLS.
To the voters Of Billings county;
hereby announce myself as candidate
for reeleotionst0 TO the ONCE Of superintendent
Of schools ON the republican ticket, subject
to the primaries to Be held June q. 1908.
JOSEPH A. KITCHEN.
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1908-03-27
and ''The Prosecuted Dutchman' Will Be
Tonight by Home Talent for the
Beach Cornet Band.

The evenings entertainment
closes with a farce entitled 'sIhe
Prosecuted Dutchman" which will
send everyone home in the best of
humor.
The best home talent play ever
put ON in Beach!
Proceeds to assist in the organ
ization of u band. Come and help
the good work along.
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1908-03-27

For SALE-16o acres, nine miles south
west of Beach. Its good bargain if taken
at once. See the owner, F. Lloyd, at the
mill elevator.
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1908-03-27

The inevitable love story is in
evidence enacted by the Colonel IS
daughter and DR.. Medfield. Each
character has an important part in
making interesting this dramatic
play. Tho the general tone is
serious it will hold the attention
from start to finish. 1t is sure to
be we'll presented as the cast of
characters has been carefully
chosen.
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1908-03-27
Church Notices.

The Congregational Ladies Aid will
meet with Mrs. +. f. Near next Thursday
afternoon, April end.