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The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1908-12-17
MEASUREMENTS.

From the Washington Evening
Star: Father" said little Rollo,
what rs meant by a Sabbath days
Journey"
4 am afraid, my son, that in too
many cases It means twice around
the golf links"
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1908-12-17
+ THE HEART OF EMERSON.


Stttt
From the Penny Classics |
count him a great man who inhabits
higher sphere Of thought, into
which other men rise with labor and
difficulty; he has but to open his
eyes to see things in a true light;
and in large relations, whilst they
must make painful corrections, and
keep vigilant eye on many sources
OF error. He is great
who Is what hS is from nature, and
who never reminds us OF others,
A rush Of thoughts is the only
conceivable prosperity that can come
to US. Fine clothes, equipsge, villa,
mark, social consideration, cannot
cover up real poverty and insignifi-
canoe.
The world globes itself into a drop
OF dew. SO do we put
our life into every act.
The dice OF God are always loaded,
What will you have?" quoth God,
Paw for It and take 1t.
These roses under my window make
no reference to former roBes or to
better ones; they are for what they
are: they exist with God today There
is no time to them. There is sim
ply the rose; it is perfect in every
movement of its existence. Before
leaf bud has burst its whole life
acts; in the full blown flower there
is no more; in the leatless root there
is no less,
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1908-12-17
IT'S A CRIME

to neglect your health. The worst
neglect that you can be guilty OF is
to allow constipation, blllousness or
any liver or bowel trouble to con-
tinue. IT is poisoning your entire
system and may lead to a serious
chronic disease. Take Ballard 5
Herbine and get absolutely we'll The
sure cure for any and all troubles
Of the stomach, liver and bowels.
Sold by L. o. Thompson e. Co.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1908-12-17
VOTING ON PROHIBITION.

FL Paso, Dec. 15,-Terrell county
is voting on the prohibition issue
today. The result will be close.
Sanderson, the county seat, has five
saloons. The recent killing of boy
by a drunken Mexican was the cause
for the petition for the election
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1908-12-17
THE CORRECT TINE

to stop a cough or cold Is Just as soon
as it starts---then there WIZ be no
danger OF pneuuaoniS Or SonSuup-
ton Just a few doses of Ballard's
HOrehound syrap taken at che start
will stop the cough. II 1t has been
running on for sometime the treat
msnt will be longer, nit the cure is
sure, Sold by L. o, Thompson G.
Co.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1908-12-17
PROPOSALS CAME WITH COIN.
When His Name Appeared on Bank
Book the Women Admired Him,
but Not Before.

Minneapolis, Minn.-"Fe9r that
women sought me as a husband be-
cause had tidy bank account has
kept me a bachelor for eighty-one
years, and in this period | have had
no less than 100 actual proposals to
join life partnership with some fair
one"
This is the statement made by Levi
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1908-12-17
7. S. CLOPTON AND
MISS BROWNING
MARRIED TODAY
QUIET HOME WEDDING ATTEND
KID ny RELATIVES AND FEW
CLOSE FRIENDS.

CLOSE fNlENDS,
Miss Mary Browning and T. S.
CloptoA were united In marriage this
afternoon At 3;30 O'Clock at the
home OF JWdge j. ~ Browning, 1907
Polk street. Rev, Dr., sensabaugh,
pastor VI the Polk street Methodist
church, officiating, Mr., and Mrs.
CloptOn left tails afternoon Tor an
extended trip in the southern portion
OF Texas.
The wedding was quiet home af-
fair. attended by relatives and a few
friends The bride was attended by
Niss Brooks maid OF honor, c, c..
ChenOweth stood with Mr.. Clopton.
The front pRrlor In which the we'd
ding was celebrated was decorated
In a color scheme OF green and
white. Hothouse smilax and cut
flowers were artistlcally wrought TO
PRODUCE a most pleasing effect, Pot
ted plants including palms and
ferns, added to the beauty of the
home, and we're deposed upon pc
estals occupying hooks and window
spaces,
The bride was arrayed in a rich
gown Of white chiffon silk, and wore
only the simplest OF ornaments. She
carried brides roses and wore veil
caught by a spray OF fragrant bios
SONS The maid OF honor added to
the picture in q snowy white costume
OF Cation. and, like the bride, car
ried q bouquet OF roses and buds.
Beneath an arehwsy worked out
in tender green and studded with the
star-like white flowers. the betrothed
assumed tacir station. Then, with
Impressive sOlemnity, the minister
ste9lei forward and rendered the
beautiful marriage ceremony OF the
/ Methodist Episcopal Church, South,
Following the ceremony came an
Informal reception, during which the
newly welded pair heard from the
lips OF their frioRds expressions OF
love and tender sentiments, with
wishes for happiness throughout the
journey OF life.
RsireIhments in the form Of a buff
ct lunch we're served to the bridal
party and the guests.
Mr., and Mrs, Clopton were es-
corted to the train by members Of
the wedding party, and smiled good
naturedly through the shower Of
rice and congratulations, They will
be at homo to their friends in this
city after returning from the we'd
ding journey, which will terminate
during the holidays.
Mrs. Clopton, as the daughter Of
E,.-llentenant Governor Browning, is
one of the most popular young ladies
OF the city OF Amarillo and the Pan
handle OF Texas She has resided
in Amarillo practically all OF her liie
coming here when mere child with
her parents from Clarendon, Texas.
Her early education was acquired in
Amarillo and around this bride has
been drawn a cotorie of friends who
are today wishing for her all that is
good in life, She is accomplished to
a high degree, and is one of those
queen women who adorn the refined
Southern home.
Mr. Clopton holds an important
position in the general offices of the
Pecos Valley lines. He is one of the
favortes among the young people Of
Amarillo, and Is esteemed in both
business and social circles. His rise
with the system with which he is
engaged has been steady, and that
he will go to yet greater positions Of
honor in the great railroad world, his
friends never doubt,
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1908-12-17

Leave for GeOrgia--Mrs. T. b..
Zellner, accompanied by Miss Susie
May Zellner and Miss RoQuemore.
has gone to Atlanta, Ga. The ladies
will not return TO Amarillo until aft
err the holidays. The time will be
spent for the most part in Atlanta.
but a number Of side trips will he
made
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1908-12-17
STORE AT SUBLIME DESTROYED.

Sublime, Texas, Dec. 15,--The
store of Allen Brothers was totally
destroyed by fire on the night Of De-
cember 10. The loss is estimated at
about $4,000, with no Insurance. Tho
origin of the fire has not been de-
termined.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1908-12-17
CORRESPONDENT COSTLY.

From the Chicago Tribune: "YOu
get twice as much pay as do"
grumbled the elevator boy, "and Il
amt fair!"
There's difference between us,
kid" majestically answered the
elevator starter. you're merely a ne
cesslty. I'm a luxury" .
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1908-12-17

Bury Remains--The remains OF
William II. Kelly, the young man
who fell from the new building Of
the Panhandle Telephone & Tele-
graph company with fatal results al
most a month ago, were buried in
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1908-12-17
ROUND ABOUT TIE CITY,


To South TeXns--Mrs. X. Lee
Joiner and little daughter left this
afternoon for a holiday visit to South
Texas. Mrs. Joiner will visit in Cald-
well, Bronham, Marlin, and may
make a trip to Mineral Wells before
returning. Several weeks will be
spent with friends and relatives.
While away Mrs. Joiner will attend
the marriage OF a relative.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1908-12-17

Pamp-to-pee was horn in st. Joseph
county, but has resided nearly all Of
his life upon the reservation on Not
tawa creek, where each Indian head
of a family owns farm. He is
really a fine old indian, quite inter
esting and intelligent, talking good
English. He possesses many traits
OF the real Indian royalty, He
came to tho rank Of chief through the
famous Mogua-go, who was his un-
Gle. Preceding Mogua-go was Kosha-
west, Kaho-sed and Keche Mo-guo-
go This is the line Of chiefs back
ward for over 100 years
Pamp-to-pee when musing on the
past says that the hunting days OF
the Indians are over, Once they
we're independent and / niece the
deer. bear and turkey through the
woods, and had plenty of game to
live upon Now when they go hunt
ing they are seized by the game war
dens. The place whore the bones OF
their forefathers rested are now
Moved over by the white men. All
Is changed
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1908-12-17

WANTED--PiOWing in 9ay amount
from 200 acres UP; can Bresk 60 to
70 acres a day. State price will
pay and location. Address box 1872,
Amarillo, Texas. W-2p
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1908-12-17

Comes to Amarllio--Archie Ringo
of Texarkana is in Amarillo this
week as the guest OF George Lindsay.
Both Mr.. Ringo and Mr.. Lindsay
formerly lived in Sherman where
they became friends. Mr.. Ringo is
an express messenger and is looking
toward the Panhandle on account OF
health.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1908-12-17

Will Entertain Friends-Miss Ber-
tina Sadler will entertain a number
Of friends this evening at her home,
SOS Buchanan street. Forty-two will
be chiefly in evidence but other num-
bers will be offered and refresh
ments served
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1908-12-17

Extending It's Leads--A force Of
men is now engaged on Sixth street
beyond Polk dItchlng for the placing
OF more conduits for the Panhandle
Telegraph r. Telephone company
Poles are being erected for the ele-
vations in block centers, and various
other tasks are accomplished for the
immediate installation Of telep on es
under the new system.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1908-12-17
CHOKED TO DEATH

is commonly said OF babies who have
died OF the Group. How unnecessary
this is No child ever had the Group
without having a cold or cough at
the start. n you will stop the first
symptom Of the cough with BSllard's
Horehound syrup there IS no danger
whatever OF Group. Sold by L. o.
Thompson e. Co.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1908-12-17

Returns from DaIIas-B C. D. BY
mum, cashier of the National Bank
OF Commerce, has returned TO his
home In this city after visit OF
several days in Dallas and Fort
Worth. He reports an enjoyable
visit but is glad to be in Amarillo
again.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1908-12-17

Police Killing Dogs--The police
department engaged today in killing
a numher of tramp" dogs The
campaign was begun on the west
side, but will be continued as long
as necessity seems to demand.
Goes 70 Fort Worth-tierbert Dab
ney, who has been with the Panhan-
die steam laundry for the past year
or more, leaves this afternoon for
Fort Worth. He goes to the PAN
thor city to take a position with
Swift & Company. Mr., Dabney's
friends in Amarillo wish him well in
hiss new field.
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Mo-gua-go, whom Pamp-to-pee
succeeded, was an Independent and
spirited old fellow When the gov
s~nment removed Ah~ patis.~"-'> >''' i--
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1908-12-17

made Abraham
the farm
nofwh epW Of
ue1bn o. ~
uuredh
win
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Liano cemetery. Relatives from no
quarter seemed to be able to settle
upon desired disposition Of the
body, forcing the undertaken TO use
his own Judgment in the matter.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-04-09

state and run II nf It's own free will
La 1872 Horace Greeley broke as.v
from the Rspubl can pa, ty aud became
the nominee OF the Liberal Repubiea,
and Democratic parties. La TINT
election he was overwhelmingly d..
feate q and within moath after eloo
ton he died perhaps sbf remorsstoI
conscience on account of desertnp lbo
standard OF the great party which h.
bad helped so enthusiastically 10 nm.
build and perpetuate. A princinIs
Ia politics only holds good in It,
adaptation Of energies put forth in tho
right direction.
Now let US define insurgency lDo,
any one wish 10 have this stigma placed
upon MS escutcheonD Insurpeur
Kissing In opposition to civil ~ NOM
ical authority
One who openly ana actively resin
the execution of laws
Yet all around you, p4ople bs
been hoodwinked into being iusr.
gents. A ponderous bell ia a church
lower mas rung the people up from
far and near for many a year to gstbg !
them In sanctimonious worship. bu
once on II time the great bell is found
to have assure, and it sounds
more like gorg then bell. Now
these gong-Iike sounds come In onr
ears from the insurgent camp Just y.
harsh as DO these horrible clanctnes
CRATE upon the ear from that lofty
church1o lower.
From lofty heights we surely fall
While marching tolnsurgentS call.
And II We join their ranks 0-day
Tomorrow we may pull away,
y. f. BENJAMIN,
Il ,resfJrd, So Dakota.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-04-09
Obituary Notices
MISS JESSIE JOHNSON

Miss Jessie John sor, died April 8, at
the home of her mother, Mrs. Gertrude
OF on. in Sioux City. She had been i'll
for six months, her maIady battling
the skill of the b4st surgeons. The
disease WAS tumor of the brai1.
Jessie Johnson was born III Norway,
August 20. 1893 At the age Of four
years she came to America with
her parents who settled in Union coun-
ty. Her home was here until she
removed to Sioux City some twenty
five years ago, where she has since
lived Hers was q strong Christian
character, loving, sympathetic dis
position, an attractive and winning
personality. She made many loyal
friends whose grief at her loss is
severe and unusual.
Funeral services were held Tuesday,
in St. Peters Lutheran church, Sioux
City, by the Rev. A. o. Norem. The
remains were brought her Tuesday
night and at o'clock yesterday
afternoon services we're held at ST Paul
church, near her early home, by the
pastor, Rev. P. j. Reinertsen, assisted
by the Rev. Norem. Burial was in the
family lot in the cemetery adjoining
the church.
Besides the mother there remains OF
brothers and sisters, Oluf OF Elk Point.
Mrs. Ed. Larson and Mrs. Andrew
Peterson of Sioux City, John L. John
son Of Thomson, NJ d., Albert, at
home, Ole and August OF GArretson
and Miss Alma at home. All were
present at the funeral yesterday.
Other relatives present were Mr. and
Mrs. John Olson and Miss Gustad OF
Yankton.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-04-09
City Election.

The city election was held Monday
and attracted little interest Only one
ticket was offered, so there was no
contest on city officers. The vote on
licensing saloons was The only matter
to excite interest and many no-license
people did nototake the pains to vote,
as is shown by com parison with
last years vote, Two hundred and
nine votes were cast this year. as
against .239 last year. The majority
this year is 30, as against 50 last wear.
The vote on city officers, az declared
by the official count last night, was as
follows:
Mayor, John Coyerdsle, 1871;
Aldermen, q. NJ. Walters, 1870, M. Fl.
Gi !, iT8, w. A. Schaetzel, $50;
Clerk, James Walsh, ll9;
treasure, J. w. Coverdale, 1873:
Marshal, E. D. Walker, 1873;
Justice OF the Peace,M H. Baugh. 1890:
Street Commissioner, Louis Feau,o, I79;
Assessor. Geo. NJ Linch, l79.
John l.. Johnson, who arrived yester.
day morning from Thomson, N. d. to
attend his sisters funeral, returns this
afternoon.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-04-09
Mixing the Cures.

The fat man with a sixty-two inch
waist and chin like the steps of ST.
Paul's walked into the chemists shop
and mopped his face with a blue SILK
handkerchief.
Look herew he grunted as he open
ed his waistcoat Look here! It's
nesh, solid man meat. every ounce of
It I've gained thirteen pounds In
weight this last fortnight, and you,
you miserable little pill FOUNDER, as
sured me that one jar Of your Anti
Obese would give me the figure OF a
Greek god. There's the pot. Bring
your microscope out and examine it to
see ! haven't shirked taking the beast
" stu6." Then he paused for breath.
The chemist smiled. you've GER
tainly cleared the JAR" he agreed, .'but
the 'Antt-O Obese was in q blue Dot.
That white one contained the stun I
guaranteed would keep your retrievers
coat from coming out"
The fat man gasped and held on to
he counter FOR support.
Great Scott" he said. .And I'VE
just been writing to the papers asking
II they can. explain why an eighty
pound retYiever should suddenly
change into q two pound and 1 half
lapdog! -Pearson's Weekly.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-04-09
d. F. benjamin. on "Agitation"

d. F. Benjamin of Be, esford con
| tributes to last weeks Vermillion Re
| publican a communication on politica
| agitation, having reference especially
| to the present spa-m in South Dakota.
As it is OF interest To our readers we
reproduce it below:
Some say, Why so much agitation?
Well, it is so: we are in for the tallest
political stir up and upteaval. and all
to-get-there get office. Someone
is oratorit ally bright but while he is
spinning out sentences in glamour he
may be di-regarding his civic arrange
ments with his fellows. A servant once
went forth to hold the reins of govern
ment in South Dakota at time
when 1T became great mining and
agricultural State and we might say he
wanted to be statesman, and he APP
peared to ne thinking he WAS posses
SEQ of political acumen SUFFICIENT to
overcome all opposjtion well, what
did he do? He got the governorship.
Gray said:
Full many flower is born to blush unseen
And waste ts sweetness on the desert air.
But this Governor wouldn't waste
his sweetness OF insurgency on the
Great American Desert in South
Dakota, but he would HE to Washing
ton and take seat with the high-np
dignitaries of this great country-an
United States ship--standi
in the Senate chamber by the side of
the great story teller, Bailey OF Texas,
or Foraker OF Ohio. Amidst such
great orators and statesmen as Webster,
Clay and Calhoun is an inspiration
| surely, and no slight aspiratiou-if
obtained in a way to meet the approha-
ton of majority OF The voters, or
citizens at large, who are Interested in
all of The acts of the Legislature the
same as ii they were the acts of the
people.
But why is 1t so that a governor
doesn't care to hold his high Office for
only one lerm, when is customary to
re'elect them and show TO the people
that his administration is not the
cause of very high taxes This year, and
that these double and treble reformer
are not RESPONSE BILE for all the hig
rates and taxes2 These reform govern
ors ought to stay there as long AS it Ii
permiss BILE so that they can do more
good, not fit from pillar to pos
fermenting and agitating the people
until they become so frenzied thai
they scarcely know which way 10 turf
their political affiliations, and ,her
when the times are right push then
along.
But just look at 1t! An insurgent j,
| always hoodwinking some one or many
aud 1t is the many in this case ane
South Dakota has to bear the burden
insurgency is almost a .bugbear, il no
wholly. 1t rallies to no sane standard
Tomorrow you will find it somew b ere
| el-e, and maybe somewhere else vo,
Will look for 1t the next day. 1t i.
demoralizing to the sound principle,
OF Republican policy, and It's highes
deslderatum Is 10 grasp the ship o
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-04-09
Horses and Mules for Sale
Several head Of horses and mules for
sale. Prices right. Enquire OF
DAN RYAN. Phone lO9 - -
Teachers and papils' Examination.

Teachers and Pnpils' Examinations
Teachers Examination will be hela
at the Court House, Elk Point, April
10th and 18th. On account OF the
Institute, there will be no June
examination. Augest examination
18th and 14th.
Eight Grade examination will be
held at the school building at Alcester,
and at the Court House at Elk Point,
Thursday and Friday, May 2lst and
22nd, commencing at $50 AN. Bring
Ink. Pens and paper furnished. We
recommend that teachers have schools
on the above days.
County Normal Institute will be
held in Elk Point the third week OF
June, commencing on the 18th.
Fl. E FRENCH,
Go. Supt.
Elk Point, S. D.. March %, 1908.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-04-09

Senator J. T. scroggs Of Beresford
Is In the city today.
Miss Belle Orr was obliged TO pe
absent from school one day the Hrst OF
the week on account OF severe sttack
OF the grip.
Young Mems Nobby Suits and Hats
al
RINGSRUD MERCANTILE Co.'S.
VIM Homer left today for New
York for visit and on matters con-
nected with the estate OF his father
who died recently.
Rev. I. J. Woodcock WAS in..Yanktt n
yesterday for meeting Of the board
OF trustees OF Yankton college, OF which
board he 10 q member.
Both banks were closed yesterday
afternoon, rs a mark OF courtesy for
Oluf johnson, cashier Of the First
National, whose sisters funeral was at
tended during the afternoon.
Mrs. Ira T.. Wiseman has thrown up
has lease OF the Her Grand and viii
soon open up the fremont again. 1t
will be thoroughly fe6tted and refsr-
nished and Mrs. Wissman plans to
make 1t fret class hotel.
M.Johnson and family OF Chamber
lain have rented the Kent building OPP
posite the Merchants hotel and have
opened confectionery, cigar and no.
velty store there. Until recently and for
about four years the johnsons have
been living on claim un the Mill
waukeee extension near Vivian,
The @. O. Bs. gave Mr.. and Mrs.
Chester Main . surprise last night. A
very pleasant social evening was pass
ed, the ladies bringing their own
dainty refreshments. II has ALWAYS
been the custom Of this club when any
pf Its members are married to present
the bride With silver bake dish In the
name OF the club. This pleasant Gus
tom was followed out last night and
some articles OF tin ware we're also
given.
Have you seen our New Shoes? The
o0bbicst line 10 the town.
RlNGsRUD MERCANTILE Co.
Never in the eleven years OF the
present proprietorship OF the COURIER
has there been received ia the sane
length Of time and without special
solicitation as many new subscribers
As in the past three months. We have
more than twenty names now ready 10
20 on our lists. all received siuce we
last changed our mailing galley. A
very good response has been made by
d. lipqnents TO the new government
ruling, but there 10 a considerable
number who have paid no attention TO
it. The department rule Is evidently
made TO be enforced and when this ID
done We shall have no choice but stop
the paper and give the account to an
attorney for collection. We can 6x
the matter up so as TO comply with the
government ruling and at the same
time without cost 10 the subscriber
for interest or attorney fees, II you
will call in and talk 1t over. II YOU
ase owing Cor the COURIER for more
than one year, please give this matter
your immediate attention.
Good things In orr grocery depart
mcnt Special price on fish.
RINGSRUD MERCANTILE co.
For engraved calling cards, or the
latest forms Ia wedding invitations and
announcements, see the COURIER, We
uan save you some money and secure
prompt attention.
Agents Wanted lGx20 crayon por-
traits 40 cents, france 10 cents and up,
sheet pictures one cent each. You
can make 4UO per cent profit or $50, 90
per week. Catalogue and Samples
free. Frank w. Williams Company,
i2S w Taylor ST., Chicago, Ill.