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The Ward County independent., 1908-04-16
Announcement.

announcement.
Minot, N. D., April 13, 1908.
To the Republican Voters of Ward
County:
hereby announce my candidacy
for the nomination of County Survey
or Of Ward county on the Republican
ticket, subject to the June primaries,
and solicit your support.
e. ]. Thomas,
Minot, N. D.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-06
"The Devils Auction"

Charles H. Yale's Everlasting Devils Auction will be the attraction at the Jefferson theatre next Wednesday mati- ness and night.
 Twenty-six years ago when James s. Maffit and his partner. Bartholomew, were Involved in the telling of the story, they ran the show with gas light and tal- low dips and flash boxes, and when cleo tricity began to be used the scheme of giving the show was changed to keep abreast of the times and new conditions. The title underwent the same sort of brushing up until there was nothing left but "everlasting" to describe its quality.
 In all these years the Devils Auction" has gone ahead supplying the amuse- ment public with a couple of hours of anticipated pleasure, until its announce- ments have gained a sort of importance so that events are dated from It's com ing and going, and a reward for good behavior held out to young folk that they will be taken to see the Ever lasting Devils Auction" if they are good. If they are not-well, they don't go, and many youngster is on the qui vive
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-06
ADJUSTMENTS.
"On the Bridge at Midnight"


 Though famous for its scenery, "On the Bridge at Midnight" the Klimt and Gazzola Amusement company's com edy-drama, which will be seen at the Jefferson theatre tomorrow matinee and night, it Is not a sensational play. Its uine, being a combination of absorb ing story and one of the most notable scenic achievements of the modern stage. The celebrated mechanical triumph, which gives the play it's name-the bridge scene-is, after all, only an incident in the story of a blind mothers devotion and a long search for her lost child. Her pathetic quest led her, in the city of Chicago, to the river at the point where Chicago's engineering triumph, the huge jack-knife bridge lifts and closes it's huge valves every day to let steamers pass. This operation has been most faithfully initiated, as well as the struc- ture itself. Yet after all, the scene is merely an establishment of the intensely dramatic narration of the sightless mothers search. While the main thread is of sorrow, there is plenty of comedy of the bright, wholesome sort, two char acters in particular supplying it-Ger- many and Reddy-and these are in the hands of two exceedingly clever actors, Sunshine and shadow follow each other through all the scenes, with strong cli- maxes and scenery as natural as life, and all without resort to the harsh and unnatural excesses of sensational medo- dramas
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-06
PLANS COMPLETED
 FOR SELMA FAIR Racing Will Be Feature of the
 Affair WANT WHARF WAREHOUSE Vice President J. M. Dewberryf Will Make Proposition to Committee
 of Selma Busness Men
 "Wednesday Night.
WANT WHARF WAREHOUSE

Selma, September 5.-lSpecial )-Last night the board of directors of the Cen tral Alabama Fair association held a meeting in the rooms of the Commercial and Industrial association and much work was accomplished towards giving the annual fall exhibition in Selma. The dates of the occasion are from October 27 to 3l, inclusive, and President Ward has already secured the promise of d large number of horses to participate in the races. The county fair features will be eliminated this year and the week will be a race meet and carnival.
 The racing will consist of three races each day, q purse of $500, purse of $500 and purse of $1OO for gentlemen's road sters driven by amateur drivers It is expected to hang up $500 in purses for the weeks racing, and large crowds will be attracted to Selma.
 In addition, frst-class carnival at fractions will be secured to make the nights lively and keep the visitors in a good humor. Excursion 2tes on all rail- roads will be requested and Selma ex- poets, as usual, to be crowded to its full capacity.
 For the Wharf Warehouse.
 Vice President J. M. Dewberry of the Birmingham and Gulf Railroad and Navi- gation company has been in Selma for the past few days seeking a location for a warehouse wharf for his line of steamers on the Alabama river. A meeting was held this morning with the committee ap- pointed at former meeting of citizens, and on Wednesday night the Commercial and Industrial association will hold a meeting to receive proposition from MT. Dewberry
 The proposed site for the wharf Is on the bluff of the river at the foot of Church street, hoists and elevators being put in to deliver the freight to the street level. The establishment of such a ware house, where bills of lading may be is- sued to foreign ports, will be great thing for Selma merchants, and they are looking forward with not d little interest to it's being built.
 A Fire Averted.
 The early discovery of fire last night in the store of the Pollard Clothing com pany prevented a disastrous blaze. A member of the firm about clock ac- cidentally visited the store, and found that one of the illuminated show cases was ablaze, a piece of defective wiring having set fire to the infiammable lining of the case Considerable silk umbrellas and pa jamas were destroyed and some damage done to the fixtures of the store.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-06
"The Land of Nod.n

If all the people of Birmingham were as familiar with the rare beauties of ''The Landlof Nod" as are those who wit messed the performance when it was given here last season. the Jefferson theatre would be packed to it's utmost capacity next Friday matinee and night when the famous extravaganza will be presented. It is a show which contains more good things to the square foot of stage than anything that has been seen here in very long time
 Tn comedy, the music, the scenery the costumes and the company constitute about as fine an assemblage of distinc- tive excellence as has ever been brought forward on the local stage. And 1t is all so different, so unlike anything else that has ever been conceived in the mind of author or stage manager that surprise goes hand in hand with enjoy ment throughout the entire performance. While the vision is entranced by a suc- cession of superb pictorial splendors the disabilities are tickled by the funniest of comedy and the ear is filled with melodies of the sweetest, "catehiest" kind. Past grand masters in the art of entertain- ment fill the stage and give perfect rem dition to the clever work of composer and author, and wizards in their re- spective crafts adroltly manipulate bril- liant electrlcal eHect5 and tranSfOrma- tiol scenes of radiant beauty Fatigue worry, listlessness and "the cares that infest the day" generally are com pletely overcome by such two hours and a half of diversion as are experienced by all who witness a performance of "The Land of Nod" It was built to perfectly entertain and delight the multitude and 1t completely fulfills it's mission. Every person who has seen it will bear testl-
 a1 rf. was literally patronized last season, the Forthcoming presentation will not suffer from lack of widespread local knowledge of it's splendid merits Practically the same cast which appeared last winter returns, including MT Knox Wilson. who made such great success as April Fool and Miss Grace Drew the statu- esque and beautiful Jack of Hearts" The advance sale of seats begin Wednes- day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-06
At the Gayety.

IT u,iI, he seen in the underlined show given by "The Serenaders, which will be the attraction at the Gayety theatre this week, that an effort has been maoe 10 get away from conventional lines and the phenominal success of the tour this season has proven that the effort is be- ing universally appreciated. The snow has proven a great hit It Is the bright est and newest addition to burlesque.
 In getting this troupe. together G. B. Arnold sought to put up @ pill tnat would introduce genuine topics in way that was funny without being im- possible. To this end he had the DOCKS for ''The County Fair" and Tn the Jus tice's Court written by one of the clev- crest dramatists of the day and the idea was to build up the action on characters sketched from real life. By exaggerating these types trife they have been made ridiculously funny and the two sketches get away from the old ideas so complete ly that they are doubly refreshing. By the artistic employment of big chorus and a musical score that was written to fit the two numbers the entire thing ia really a spectacular extravaganza with a human story to hold it together. The funny side of a police court is shown here in a new way and is innocently di- yerting the humors of county fair and the contrasting opportunities have been fully improved upon.
 Both shows are mounted with special scenery by Valentine and the costumes were designed and executed by the fa- nous Orange Brothers of New York. The roster of the Serenaders Is like meeting old friends. Heading the company Is Bob Van Osten. the man with the duck bill nose who in his two new parts is funnier than ever. Others are James Rowland, the character monologuist; Grayce Celests and Theresa Baldwin. comediennes; Harry Evans, just for fun; Marie Ryan, the cute soubrette; Car roll Sisters. dainty musicians; the Lyric
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-06
Cardinal Gibbons In London.

r London, September 5.-(Special Ca ble.) .)-Cardinal Gibbons is delighted with the reception accorded his en- trance into England. He arrived this morning at Southampton, where he was greeted by the bishop of South wark and party of distinguished prel- ates. United States Consul Swain and civic functionaries were also at the station to meet the cardinal. Arriving at Vauxhall station in London, he was met by Archbishop Bourne and taken to the Archepiscopal palace, Westmin- ster, and spent the afternoon visiting in Mill Hill.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-06

hands. Resort to the law courts prob- ably will be necessary to get the mat ter strengthened out Madame Bernhardt is to play "Mephisto." Doesn't this 'beat the devil?"
 Sensationalism in sartorial effects is big feature of the famous Ziegfeld musical revue. "Follies of 1907. which will be seen here early this season. Ross Snow and Charles Mason will furnish the main vein of comedy. Prince Toki, the world famous champion, will also be seen. A large chorus of American beau- ties has been chosen and schooled in the
 nerous dances and musical numbers and will prove boon to the pleasure- seeker grown tired of the ordinary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-06

irresistably comical and unique enter tainments at present on the boards and seems the public considers 1t thing of perpetual joy. Fanny Rice. who enacts the principal role. is host in herself. Audiences laugh heartily over her inde- scrible actions, and her original humor. Her mimic stage and actors is an in- troduced vaudeville stunt, that has been among the 'headliners" and has been improved and new characters introduced, especially for this production.
 Hortense Nielsen, esteemed as an &C., tress of great ability Is booked to soon appear in this city. Miss Nielsen has won great praise in her rendition | Mrs. Danes Defense" Mazda and "A Dolls House. the latter having been recently added to the extensive list of powerful plays produced by the emi- nent star.
 Sarah Bernhardt is now in the position of having two versions of Faust" on her
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-06

from the day the town walls are adorned with Auction" pictures until they know how their fate is settled.
 This years edition, the 18th, as in every succeeding season, new costumes, scenery and the latest novelties are conspicuous in this production.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-06
Free Vaudeville.

There will be complete change of programme in the free vaudeville at East Lake Monday afternoon and night. and for the balance of this week. The bill this week includes Mile. Louise Denn- man. a clever singer and rapid change artist; the Bradleys, aerial gymnasts, with a daring act. and other specialties. as well as concerts every afternoon and night. There will be an amateur night again Thursday night, which means fun for the crowd and the amateurs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-06
Chief of Boys' Brluade.

Baltimore, September 5.-H. c. Kilmer of this city was today elected president and commander-in-chief of the United Boys Brigade of America, which is hold ing it's annual convention here. H. M. Stratton of New York was elected vice president. A new constitution. adapted in order to better cover the needs of large organization. was adopted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-06

Sarah Bernhardt is now in the position of having two versions of Faust on hes
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-06
PLAYHOUSE GOSSIP.

"At the French Ball' Is one of the first companies to open the season of 1soS-os This comedy Is adapted to all tastes and therein lies It's continued pop ularity. It Is one of the jolliest, most
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-06

four, a real funny quartette; the Sisters Weston, in their boxing stunts and the Lancashire Lasses, English dancers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-06

Memoli's Brass Band at Hippodrome Labor Day night. Skating 2 to 5 and from 8 to 10 pm.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1908-07-25
CANADIAN BAND
IS APPRECIATED

Honolulu turned out en- masse and
there was not a vacant seat in the
Opera House last night when that
splendidly trained organization, the
"Kllties," gave burst of band music
and instrumental solos, sword dances,
and Highland filings, such as has not
been heard or seen here before in
many moons. without question, the
"Kilties" are excellent. This was
testified to by the eviden: apprecia-
ton of the large crowd in the Ha-
waiian playhouse, for after each Sc
lection encore after encore was call
ed for and "iven.
Mixed with the national airs of the
Canadians came the Dixie and
Yankee Doodle" which is so dear
to the heart of every American. play
ed In manner which brought the
listeners almost to their feet In their
keen enjoyment. II was a noticeable
feature that. at the end of the splCn-
did concert, the lads in the Scotch
kilties played THE Star-Spangled
Banner" to n standing audience,
showing how far they had won those
present, for 1t has been commented
on many times before that Americans
are usually apt to neglect paying the
/ little touch of respect to the Flag
and the Nation when the national air
Is being played.
There's No Place Like Home, but
| | Couldn't Go Home in the Dark, the
latest popular musical fancy In the
States. was chorded and mischOrdcA
II by every instrument in the big band,
from the squeaking, shrieking piccoIo
| to the ponderous bass horn, In mac-
ner that blended into one great gOr-
geous laugh 1t was n burlesque on
popular piece of music, just as
Weber & Field take off the popular
comic operas and plays, and the house
was kept in one continual roar OF
laughter from beginning to end.
What perhaps delighted great
many of those present more than any
thing else were the clever and excel
| lently executed Scotch and Irish
dances by two maids. boy and u
man. They had the tripping of
these old-fashioned difficult dances
down to fine art. and especially was
this shown when the little boy dane
or manipulated his feet in the intrl-
cate mazes of the Sword Dance. The
bagpipes pleased all those who felt
the old Scotch blood in their veins
The performance was also a great
novelty to the greater number of the
audience. All in all, Honolulu was
treated to the best musical show OF
years last evening
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1908-07-25
Looked On
Operation
COL. TUCKER SPECTATOR WHILE
PHYSICIANS CUT HIM UP.
CLEVER WORK

MOUNT CLEMENS. Mich, June
2S.-Colonel William F. Tucker, SON.
ln-law of Mrs. John L. Logan, is one
OF the few men who has seen the con-
tents OF his abdomen. rs.
With the light remark, II suppose
all | get out of this is an obituary
notice." he submitted himself to the
dangerous and uncommon operation
known to medical science as emento-
plexy, taking nothing but local anes-
thesia.
In the Philippine service a year
ago Colonel Tucker contracted cir
rhosis of the liver.
For fear OF heart weakness. only
local anesthesia was used and the pa
tlent watched the doctors handle the
knife.
Eighty pounds Of fluid were taken
from Colonel Tucker, reducing his
weight from 1876 to lis pounds.
One of the nurses who witnessed
the operation was Mrs. Myrtle Platt,
who has been named by Mrs. John A.
Logan and her daughter, Mrs. Dolly
Logan Tucker. the wife OF Colonel
Tucker in charges made to the War
Department. Mrs. Plat was stated
to have made the acquaintance OF
Colopel Tucker in the Philippines.
She was pretty school teacher and
Ia ,ftt,, ts.l
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1908-07-25
NO UNCERTAINTY AS TO WHAT
DIVIDENDS SHALL BE.

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with assets Of over $14Doo,ooo, and a
surplus Of over s., 800 900, is now lssu.
Ina a Guaranteed investment Contract,
with Guaranteed Annual Earnings
added, on payment Of second and sub
tequent deposits. In case Of Perr'a-
nent Disability the contract Will ma.
ture and be paid during life.
II will pay you to investigate before
taking out Life Insurance.
HENRY WATERHoUSE TRUST CO.,
Agents.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1908-07-25

David b Hin declares that he did
not say it, but perhaps he win not
deny that the man who faxed the in.
terylew is a mind reader.~Rochester
Democrat and Chronicle.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1908-07-25
w A N T S
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FOR SALE

Advertisements Under this Heading
One Cent Per Word EaCn Day. No Ad.
vertisements inserted for Less Than
Ten Cents.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1908-02-27
AS TO ADVERTISEMENTS.

The Herald has been criticised by
several of its good friends for pub
fishing a page advertisement setting
forth some figures favorable to the
liquor interests in the prohibition con-
troversy that is now agitating the en-
tire. country. The Herald accepted
the advertisement from the local H.
quor dealers as it would from any
other merchant without endorsing the
matter contained therein.
The unfortunate part of the Incl
dent is that the advertisement was
signed by no one, and therefore many
people are disposed to throw the res
sponsibility upon the Herald for its
appearance. This point did not oc-
cur to the paper until it's attention
was called to the omission after the
paper was distributed; otherwise II
would have insisted that someone as
sumo the responsibility. Also the
facts set forth in the advertisement
have been disputed by several publ
cations and upon facts as we under
stand that were gathered by govern
ment officials. The Herald's atten-
ton had not been drawn to these
statements at the time, hence it dis
claims any intention of permitting its
readers to be imposed upon by exag.
geration, if such has been the case.
Accepting the advertisement was
purely business transaction and
should not be, associated in any way
with the editorial policy of the paper.
The Herald has stood for sobriety
and good morals ever since it was es
tablished, and it proposes to keep
right on doing so. People differ as
to the best means of regulating the
liquor traffic, just as they do in poll
tics. And whatever the paper might
believe and do on its own RESPONSE
bility it cannot close its columns to
either of the other fellows when they
come to buy space and pay advertis.
ing rates for it. 1t is the duty of the
paper, of course, to make it clear that
the statements are made by an inter
ested party, and that they are free
from personal reflections and are in
keeping with the laws of the land. In
the future the Herald will endeavor
to see that the responsibility is fixed
that there may be no further cause for
misunderstanding.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1908-02-27

Most cases of whooping cough are
reported better. ...
Mrs. John Rillihan and children
were visitors in Pella Saturday.
Murray Billings, of Indianola, is Wis
iting at the ]. c. Redman home.
DeReus and Burgraff are having a
sale, commencing Thursday night.
They are excavating for the base
ment at the H. M. Tysseling building.
Mrs. Will Frey and children were
business callers in Oskaloosa Satur-
day. .-
There was box supper at the Syn
horst school Feb. 81 for the benefit
of the library.
Mrs. James Rillihan was called to
Pella Tuesday by the serious illness
of her mother. ...
Washington's and Lincoln's birth
days were celebrated at the Leighton
schools Friday.
Miss Abbie Aiken, of oskaloosa, is
visiting her sister, Mrs. John Price,
for a few days.
Mrs. R. F. Montgomery and mother,
of Oskaloosa, visited at the Pete De-
Cook home over Friday.
Miss Ethel Walker was a passenger
for Oskaloosa Friday, where she will
visit friends for few days.
There viii! be a number of changes
about the fret of March. Arie Den
Burger viii move on a farm in Jeffer
son township; Mrs. Pothoven and
family will move to Kansas; Peter De-
Cook will move on a farm near Rose
Hill and John Den Burger goes to
Pella.
FeD. ~. Spring.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1908-02-27
Fp MlLY REUNION.
A Happy Occasion 6efaIIs Mr.. and
Mrs. David Grier.

| A happy family reunion occurred
Grier, No. 1907 Seventh avenue east,
Saturday and Sunday, participated in
| by the worthy couple and their five
children, all of whom were present
with their families. The occasion of
| the reunion was the seventy-second
anniversary of the birth of the elder
Grier, February 90, which event was
celebrated in proper form Saturday.
Mr.. Grier and his three sons and sons
in-law came into the city and some
pretext was made for all to be togeth-
err They went into Jim Browns Store
to wait for the street car. He was
no sooner in the place than the sons
laid violent hands upon him and came
near tearing him to pieces. When
they could be persuaded to desist in
their treatment of the father, he was
so changed he could barely recognize
himself. The boys gave him fine
new suit of clothes and furnishings,
that went from head 10 foot. The re-
cipient of these attentions was as
much surprised as though he had been
the victim Of an assault
Sunday was devoted to a big family
dinner that was enjoyed TO the fullest
extent by every member of the fam
lily, the children and grandchildren.
The five children participating in
the affair were three sons, Will, Dave
and Thomas Grier, of this city, and
two daughters, Mrs. Della Ramsay, of
Clinton, Mo-, and Mrs. Sarah NJ Grier,
of Pleasantyille, Iowa. who enjoys the
unusual distinction of retaining in
marriage the family name of her par
ents. The ladies were accompanied
by their husbands, Greed Fl. Ramsay
and George S. Grier and son Thomas