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The Cairo bulletin., 1908-10-14
How II Happened.

May. said a certain little girls
mamma. there were two pieces OF
AXE In the pantry. and now there Is
Jnly one. How did it happen?'
Well" said the child. her. eyes
aide open With excitement 1T was -
isrk in there didns see the other
aecs--PbIlsdelphis Inquirer.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-10-14

blessings seem buehtoct az they
take their fight. quoted The Philoso
pher Of Folly y always notice that
the father Of family thinks tho most
Of his children Al tho time when they
are being taken upstairs 10 bed"
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-10-14

Advertising inThe Bulletin pays the
advertiser because IL circulates among
The people that have money to spend.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-10-14
After Relief

oh my" exclaimed The turtle. Z
Sish they'd definitely settle the cue.
ion a. TO whether I'm Gsh or flesh"
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-10-14

Tine Cairo Bulletin IS the only Cal
TO paper with the service Of the Asso.
riaied Press
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-10-14

Alexander County, Population 22,4C7.
County Clerk, JESSE e. MILLER
Circuit Clerk, LEE B. DAVIS.
Sheriff. FRANK f. DAVIS
States Attorney, ALEX. WILSON
County Superintendent OF Schools,
PROF. JOHN SNYDER.
Assessor and Treasurer, FRED n
NELLIS.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-10-14
OFFICIAL DIRECTORY.
Cairo, Alexander County, ilIlnoIs
Population t6,147.

Mayor, GEORGE PARSONS.
Clerk. r. A. HATCHER.
Treasurer, THOMAS II. MAHONnS
City Attorney, FRANK MOORE.
Comptroller, ERNEST WORKMAN
Police Magistrate. A. j. ROSS.
Chief Of Police, M. s. EAGAN
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-10-14
DAN PATCH IN
RACE FOR TIME
FAILS TO LOWER RECORD. BUT
ATTEMPT is CONSIDERED
REMARKABLE.
RACING AT LEXINGTON
Spanish Queen, Favorite in the Days
Feature Event Was Not Inside OF
the Money---Race Dis
appointment.

Lexington, Ky, Oct I3-The fea
ture OF today's sport was the remark
able, but unsuccessful attempt of Dan
Patch TO lower his record of 1855, Al
though he went a mile in l;5GA con
sdering his age and conditions, his eff
fort is said to have been a more re-
marablo event than his record max.
ing performance.
The feature event of the regular
programe was the Walnut Hall Gun
Race, which proved Il great disapoint,
ment Spanish Queen, overnight
fayorite, was not inside Of the money
Summary.
Walnut Hall Form Cup; 2:15 tro:-
% Tly.ER
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-10-14
: Observation-Disclosures
CAIRO IN 1872
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The Turner's gave grand mas
lqucrade ball at Scheels Hall. corner
Ninth and Cedar streets. Among
these who participated were Il. Heb
sacker, Ed Builder, John Koehler, VIM
Buder, VIM Alba, H. Walbaum. Harry
lSchuh, Paul Schuh and Casey Sites.
AZ the city election held on Feb. ~
the following officers were elected
viz Mayor, John NJ Lansden; Clerk
NJ, J. Howley; Treasurer, Joseph b.
Taylor; Attorney, p. n. Pope; Mar
shall, A. Cain; Police Magistrate, F
Bross. p G. Schulz and G. r. Wood
ward were elected 10 the Select Couu-
eli, and A. b. Stafford. I. Walder. WIN
Buder J. @ Stancil. J. b. Phnlis ami
John H. Robinson Aldermen The
Bulletin stated that this election was
one Of the most bitterly contested
that had ever occurred in Cairo. lips
votes were cast
Staurt q Gholson opened with a
stock OF dry goods. iu the Athoucum
building, on March 5th
Tho Roughs published a motto acccp.
ing challenge from the Hibcrniaus
10 q water throwing contest. The later
denied offering a challenge. hut statci
that whenever the Roughs might beat
the record already made by the Hi-
Jernians. another contest would be in
order
r. A CUNNINGHAM and VIM Loncr.
gan entered into partnership in the
commission and feed business.
At council meeting on March Ilth.
the following appointments were made
viz. z. A. Burnett Assessor AMI
Comptroller. l.. II. Myers. Chief Of.
Police. VIM McHale. Jailer. and NJ
l. Cunning Street Supervisor.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-10-14
HAS CARRIED OUT
HIS PART OF DEAL
Concluded From First Page.)

tho Association of Steam Shovel and
Dredgemen.'
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-10-14

Board Of County Commissioners. .
j. ]. JENNELLE, Chairman.
GEORGE PARSONS.
DR., Erwin CAUSE.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-10-14

Staurt a Ghulson opened with "A
stock OF dry goods. iu the Athoucum
building. on March 5th.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-10-14

r. A. CUNNINGHAM and Wm. Loncr
gan entered into partnership in th,
commission and feed business.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-10-14

~ rsssy~as. J. so.-. i'e- .ss -
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1908-09-11
Jerome.

r. II. Trail has let the contract fo
so foot building on Lincoln Ave. soutl
of the rooming house.
John Hays and crew arrived Monday
and have started work to complete the
survey of the townsite.
I. B. Perrine, D. C. MacWatters R.
E. Schneelock and Major Reed were
Jerome visitors this week.
Contractor c. A. Crawford returned
from Wendell Monday having completed
the school house in that town
Well drillers at work on R. s.
Frazer 5 ranch four miles west and two
south of town struck water at IA feet.
l. 3. Perrine has had his old concord
coach remodeled and is using it on the
stage line between jerome and Twin
Falls
H. W. Hurlebaus, C. H. Chaplin, E.
J. Ostrander, E. A. Dewitt and Fen
tress Hill spent Labor Day in Twin
Falls.
W. D. Baker recently purchased the
meat market owned by Baldwin & Son
on Main street and is now making ar
rangements for a more suitable loca-
ton.
j. II. Smith, chief craftsman in the
engineering department, has resigned
his position and has accepted the posi-
ton of chief craftsman for the North
Coast r. R. at Spokane, Wash
At a meeting held by the officials Of
The company Monday evening the plans
submitted by Maryland & Fennell, Boise
architects, for the new hotel were ac-
cepted. Specifications are being re-
yised and work will be started at once. I
The newly married couple, Mr.. and
Mrs. Dan Updegraff, were given royal
char.vali last Monday evening. About
} O'Clock a large crowd armed with all
available noise-making devices proceed
ed to the hotel where they were staying
and gave them a serenade that they
will always remember.
r. E. Pierce, a lineman on the Power
Cos. crew had narrow escape from
fatal injury while at work on pole On
the corner of Main street and Lincoln
Ave. last Sunday morning While put
ting in place q new wire he accidently
leaned against live wire carrying 1900
iicting several severe burns. 1t was
pure luck that Mr.. Pierce escaped with
his life as when he fell his foot caught
in the crossarms where he dangled amid
air until he was rescued.
Jerome, Sept. To-
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1908-09-11

ed into this basin within a few days
At the dam. the headgates for the
water conduit are built four feet
above the level of the dam, 81 to
allow for opening and closing the gates
what ever the height of the water
The entire water supply will soon be so
much better than it was originally that
it would hardly be recognized as the
same
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1908-09-11
Nearly Finished.

The new concrete dam for the water
works is almost completed, there being
but one section to put into place.
The concrete conduit, for carrying the
water from the dam to the pump
is completed, and the big ditch, L feet
deep. is now almost reflled- The
settling basin or sump is finished, and
lined with concrete. Water viii be turn
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1908-09-11
Jerome, Sept. 10.

John Koets. county surveyor, is en-
gagged on another irrigation project on
which he viii begin work in short
time. 1t consists of 5000 acres on
Camas Prairie
Arizona republican., 1908-02-26

electricity, clustering. bricklaying. drafting and plan reading; day and night; no books. Positions secured. Free catalogue. Coyne National Trade Schools. 23o-24O Sth St, San Francisco.
Arizona republican., 1908-02-26

grey sweater. hand kerchiefs and letter in pocket. Find CT please return to Republican of flee
Arizona republican., 1908-02-26

FOR SALE or RBNT-10 acre chick en ranch stocked with fine chickens Good tent houses. s. o. Stewart, Mesa, Arizona
Arizona republican., 1908-02-26

LOST-A black yearling horse colt. i Branded on left hip. Notify Jose Rodriguez, Tempe.
Arizona republican., 1908-02-26
TAKE IT EASY

LISTEN: have a store; houses, lots. Own water system. Water in bath, kitchen, store, barn and chick en yards. Plenty of trees. palms, roses. etc. Alfalfa enough for COW and horse. Only 1A miles east of center of city. near school. Has every advantage of both city and country life; blocks of car line. Store doing a growing business; no delivery or so- liciting.
 TAKE IT EASY. Easy money, easy work, and will easily double price ask ed in years. Easy terms: only little cash required. Good reason for my selling. Call 1929 E. Van Buren.
Arizona republican., 1908-02-26

LOST-Eastern Star pin. Reward. Leave at Greggs Paint Shop north Center St.
Arizona republican., 1908-02-26

WANTED-By young woman, excel lent reader, position as copyholder or other newspaper work. Address, stating salary paid, Hester Station, Los Angeles, Calf; gen delivery.
Arizona republican., 1908-02-26

LOST-A lady's fur boa. Finder will receive a reward by returning to 21l6 West Monroe St.
Arizona republican., 1908-02-26
FOR SALE.

AUCTION SATURDAY at 1:S0 D. m., at Hammond's Auction House. 23 s. First Ave Will. sell all kinds of household furnishings, poultry, driv- ing and work horses, guns and wheels. List all you have to sell. with us. Telephone Red All. w. b. Hammond. Auctioneer
Arizona republican., 1908-02-26

YOUNG MAN desires clerical position, best of references furnished. Ad- dress R F., care Republican
Arizona republican., 1908-02-26

WANTED-Japanese cook wants posi- ton in private family or hotel, boarding house. City or country. Box 115. George Hara
Arizona republican., 1908-02-26

WANTED-Postion at general house work. Address "Housekeeper," this office
Arizona republican., 1908-02-26

FOR SALE-Land in 20. 40 and 80 acre tracts, on ten years time, per cent interest payable annually. Good water rights, also signed up to the reservoir. Mrs. w. E. Springer, 13 miles west on Christy road. R. F. D. No. f.
Arizona republican., 1908-02-26
LOST AND FOUND.

oval gilt belt buckle on white ribbon. Please return to Re- publican office.
Arizona republican., 1908-02-26

Arizona oranges. S1.5O per box. Wm. P. Crum9 Hay & Grain Co, 29 East Jefferson. Tel B 51I.
Arizona republican., 1908-02-26
Sale and Rental
 Property

so acres, signed up under the reser- voir six miles west of the city, at $40 per acre. This is a good one. and will sell for a good advance in one year
 40 acre farm. 2k miles from. city. 20 acres in alfalfa. balance in grain, and assorted fruit orchard; an eight-room pebble dashed house. This place is highly improved and if you are looking for something like this, it will be to your interest to consult us about it.
 One of the neatest home looking places that we have, has just been put on the market; consists of a three room and screen room brick cottage. modern, nice shade, lawn and roses, a corner lot, close in. Price $160O; half cash.
 Your choice in location, prices and terms. of 100 nice, full size, residence lots. that will pay you good returns inside of one year.
 TO LET-A good room all mod ern brick cottage. nicely furnished, close in; rents for $35 per month.
 TO LET-Three unfurnished houses. each one OK. at SIP to $15 per month.
Arizona republican., 1908-02-26

WILL GIVE long lease on land for inn proving; good water privileges; one half mile from station. Address "B" Republican
Arizona republican., 1908-02-26
FOR SALE

? lots on North Third street, half block from Brill car line, for s950.0O. easy payments. $50 down and s1O per month.
 ? lots on North Second street for $9OO. easy payments. s25 down and s10 per month.
 room house with good stable. shade trees and shrubbery, close in, for s675. easy payments
 3 room house with porches, lot fenced with chicken wire, and other improvements for $70O.
 lots in Churchill Addition in good location. for $900, easy payments. s25 or more down and $20.O0 per month takes the bunch.
 room brick cottage with good shade and fruit trees, stable, etc, for $75O. easy payments.
 room frame house. close to car line and not far out, with three city lots. for $500. terms to suit.
 20 acres of desert land for $400. easy payments. s1O.OO down and S5 per month. With the coming improve ments and the proposed railroad this land should be worth $100 per acre You wqill have to hurry if you secure this land.
 B. c. PECKA
Arizona republican., 1908-02-26
SITUATIONS WANTED.

WANTED-Work by first class car penter and cabinet worker. German. Address Box care Republican.
Arizona republican., 1908-02-26

! REWARD satisfactory to the finder will be paid for the return to The Republican office of a monkey skin hand bag, stamped in Japanese fig ures and closing with a draw cord, which was lost Feby. 12 between Jeff ferson street and Fifth Avenue and California Avenue and Fourteenth Street in the Brill Addition. This bag contained the following articles: A red ring box, stamped with the name of George H. Cook, containing four rings, described as follows: One large diamond solitaire ring; one ring mounted with three small dia- monds set in a straight row; one diamond and emerald ring and one opal ring. In another box, stamped with the name of George H. Cook, was round gold pin with diamond set in center, to which was attached a gold neck chain. Besides the above described jewel boxes and their con tents the bag contained a small ai- ligator-skin purse in which there was five dollar bill, Mexican dol lar and probably some small change. A liberal reward commensurate with the value of the property will be paid for it's return to this office.
Arizona republican., 1908-02-26

LOST-A rain coat in Mesa Friday night at the dance. also a Stetson hat bought at the Hub in Phoenix; the rain coat bought at Goidberg's. Please notify Wm. Stevenson at the "Oak" in Mesa SIO reward
Arizona republican., 1908-02-26

STENOGRAPHER = Experienced in real estate. law and bank work, in good health and best of references. wishes position. Address Miss A. J., 376 North Fourth avenue.
Arizona republican., 1908-02-26

FORREST SANITARIUM - Private rooms and the best of attention and care at moderate terms. Phone 436 No. 620 Western Ave. Mrs. F. D. Forrest. Prescott Ariz.
Arizona republican., 1908-02-26

The cactus plant gives up its honeyed
 dew,
 To be crystallized for me and you. | If once you'll buy at Donofrio's store, know full well you'll go for more.
Arizona republican., 1908-02-26
MISCELLANEOUS.

WANTED-A runabout buggy. Must be in good condition and cheap. State price and where 1t can be seen. J. w. White. Phoenix R. F. D. No. ?.
Arizona republican., 1908-02-26

Center St, $55OO. Don't waste time unless you have the money and mean business. Enquire of N. A. Morford 4 West Adams St
Arizona republican., 1908-02-26

sorrel horse, branded W l. on left thigh. white sock .on left hind foot and small white spot on forehead; weighs about 900 pounds; age about 6 years; cotton rope about neck: last seen about miles west old Mullen's Wells. Reward s25. Address F. N. Rudd, Wickenburg. Arizona.
 mare, white nose. J. NJ. Armstrong, care Phoenix Bakery.
Arizona republican., 1908-02-26

FOR SALE-A good mountain mule,
 $40. Ambrose Corral, Five Points.
Arizona republican., 1908-02-26

FOR SALE-Cut violets. Phone
 Red 5s3.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-03-07
A Hair Raisina Doc s,or.

The Kansas city Star i now devet-
lug much space 10 true dog stories. and
the cheerful liars are contributing all
sorts Of anecdotes showing that dogs
have almost human intelligence The
only really true story received by the
Star went to It from Emporia. ANA Il
wasn't printed. showing that The edl-
tor of the dog department doesn't know
truth when lie sees II. An Emporia cit
izcn was Mortified one morning by sec
ing large golden eagle seize his
moiher-in.law. who was chopplng kin
ding wood in the yard The rapac!ous
bird few with her to the top OF n
nelghhorIng telephone pole and began
to eat her The man had dog that he
valued highly II was a cross between
slcuth hound and Teddy bear The
noble animal sized up the situation at
once. climbed the pole and rescued the
unfortunate woman. also bringing
down the golden eagle. which proved
10 be a stuffed one that had escaped
from the laboratory OF Mr.. Dyche al
Topeka r Emporia Gazette.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-03-07
Her Credit Was GOOD.

The urbane and entirely respectful
London draper would probably stand
aghast Mt the audacious independence
OF the highland Scot Even royalty
fails 10 exact obsequious homage from
him.
Princess Louise had long been accus-
toned 10 the ingenious sayings and
dolngs OF the simple minded people In
the highlands. says Arthur II Beavan
In Popular Royalty" During the
queens residence In the neighborhood
OF Calender. the princess had occasion
TO drive Into the town 10 match some
velvet Al the principal diapers she
procured what she wanted. but dis
covered that she had left her purse at
home She explained this 10 the pro
prletor OF the shop. adding that she
would send the money the next day,
but the lmperturbable tradesman re-
Piled with the utmost gravity. "Dinna
fash yersel', mem, yer miiher has an
account here"
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-03-07

go down to the store and find a
clerk behind the counter. Now, by
pyery law Of common sense that clerk
should be devoted TO his masters IN.
terests. He should do all he Is able 10
help his employer In every way. II he
IL asked about his employers charac-
ter. he should say In his favor all that
be can truthfully. He should speak
well of him. He should publish his
good qualities and the good qualities
VI the store. He should speak we'll Of
bis employers family and or the kind.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-03-07
A Disappointment.

81 was talking ON my trip west &c
Luther Burbank. the plant wizard
about the thornless cactus he has sen;
20 the National museum In Washing
ton" said Washington journalist
Mr. Burbank said that he had
changed the aspect OF many plants
but not SO much perhaps as people
thought People expected greater
changes than he could give His
achievements sometimes disappointed
them, even as lawyer OF Los An
geles had been disappointed one day.
This lawyer said 10 a friend:
Would you believe II: Today
round out my slxty-nlnth year
"'Impossibler exclaimed the friend
Why, YOU scarcely look sixty eight
Los Angeles Times.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-03-07

title deeper That soil is just like that
IN richness sixty feet down" Now you
have some idea OF the necessity of hay,
Ing rich soil TO produce crop. soil
IL only valuable In proportion as 1t Is
productive No sane farmer would try
to turn an Arabian desert into farm.
The sand dune IL cheap merely because
Il Is unproductive Are you and l. as
spiritual seed planters. seeking the best
sol for the coming spiritual harvestsi
The Virgin Soil.
Where Is the human soil for richest
spiritual results; II Is often IN virgin
soil David Livingstone opened the
map Of the world, and 10 saw Il ia
Africa. DR. Dun opened the map Of
the world aud he saw II In India Fa-
Their Damien opened the map Of the
world and he saw II In Molokai Mar
Gus Whitman opened the map of the
world and he saw II among the NeZ
Perces Indians William Booth opened
the map Of the world and he saw It
among the slums OF the English cities
You and open the map OF the world
and we say what? The people who
need the gospel the most are the people
who are IN the most AFFECT physical.
mental and spiritual want The more
a man and a woman are social Outcasts
the more they need TO be brought 10
Christ's feet and the more they can be
spiritually benefited These offer the
deepest soils for spiritual haryests Are
you planting the gospel seed where It
VIII take the deepest root and Will
bring forth the greatest golden headed
sheaves, or are we living simply upon
the spiritual farm lands already cult
waited by other Christian planters and
reaperst
How are we to plant Christ in the
sinful hearts Of our fellow menf Can
we 20 to Christ and get certain f0rmu-
las certain Bible texts or some or his
divine promises and use these for The
gospel seed planting Can we use
these promises as the husbandman did
III times of old when he took his bag
and filed Il with seed and then went
across the fields scattering the seeds
far aud wldef Oh. no! That is not the
way We plant for q spiritual harvest
We plant 10 the sinful lives Of our fell
low men the divine life which IS III us
II We do not have the divine life with.
IN us. then We cannot plant the Christ
lie In others. We must plant ourselves
In the sinful lives OF others or We can.
not plant at all
What did Jesus Christ mean when
he said "Ye are the light OF the world
We are the salt OF the EARTH" He
meant that Il Is the divine light In us
which shines forth and brings sinners
TO the cross, not the divine light
thousand miles away Have you that
divine light In youf How often do you
pray 10 God and read your Bible and
commune with him: When you tax.
when YOU live. do men see your face
ahame with gospel light as was Moses
face when he stood IN the presence Of
the Lord: II your lie Is not filed
win the div lne life. IS there any bst
tel lime tlau now 10 open that life 50
that Il WI. be Overlooking with his
glory VIII you not surrender your
He % him SO that you can become The
light II the worldf
lCop, rignt lsOs. ~ Louis klopschl
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-03-07
a Reliable
Remedy
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- quickly absorbed
Glres Raliel n Once

WV HHNNHN - NHHN y
Il cleanse. sooihes,
heals and protects
the diseased mem-
braue resulting from
CatArrh and drives
away @ Cold in the
Head quickly Re-
stores tie Sei.oes ~
Taste and Smell. L,
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Ely Brothers. 56 Wa
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-27
History OF Thanksgiving Handicap

Jack NunnaIly v0x POpuli. Lee Rose Aariicne. -
(;emmeII anished as named. Winner otS. r ~
Commando Dancing Water, Trained O9 =. -
HiIdreth. start good won s4si shsd oS.o@,' SSsro
DOminus Aroi. Restigouehe. 80 place. - SNOW SNOW
Timer 81 Dlace. 80 show Fay. snow. rest,
gouche set good pace for the nrst quarter ane
Then drew away easily Timer ran at good
ciin throu1ho,lt STANLEY Fay moved up faoE
entering the stretch and finished win rare ans ans
ness Magazine tired badly hnal sixteenth hOss
was all in entering stretch
FIFTH RACE-OHe and an eighth miles
year olds and upward; selling value 70 VIII
odds. Horse and Jockey VT St sur Fin
6-1-Merlingo gAubuchOnl. los .
S-5-afiss Of6eious tNeGee) 100 =
15-I-Bye Bye II (E. Martinl105 4 10
Time-:26 AS 3-5. 1;17- 1:43 10. LOT -.
on at 400 Husky. st. IlariO, Henry o. nm
ished as named. Winner eh. h. by ornament
Mary ~ Trained by :. A. Clopt0n- starr
good Won in gaiiop second a1s nee. .,o,,s so,ru
easily Merlingo. place, s5 show; orncious'
So nlaee. IA show Bye Bye. rs show. Mer-
lingo set hot pace turning for home wnere ne
went to center Of track and won easily ~
Bye went fast seven furlongs and tnen uleu.
Going too heavy for others
SIXTH RACE-Seyen furlongs; selling; value
to winner $50:
Odds. Horse and Jockey. VT St Str. pa.
7-2-Aark Anthony II (Brnsl .107
1-1-Light Wool (Shilling) no 4
Times rs. AZ 40. 1-lS. .2S. At post 10
minutes. on at 4:25- Lotus Eater, Sir EDWARD
Jack Witt. finished named. Winner Dr. & ~
Marco Hampton Trained by NJ. Dooley- start
Scratched-Hilgert. Gemmell. Pretenson, Ethel
Day Dominus ArOi. Anthony, 6-5 place, 70
show Wool II place. l-6 show; Lee, 70 show
Anthony followed pace closely and wnen ready
stand hard drive in end. Neva Lee was the
only other contender.