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The Elbert County tribune., 1909-12-23
BARN DOORS FOR LAMB FEEDING
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T.. A. Ross. Livingston county. Mich
igan.. has devised a plan for letting
feeding lambs out and in a driveway
without opening the large doors and
unduly exposing the interior. His
barn is SO arranged that he does his
feeding on the ground floor. there be-
ing no basement to the barn and the
bays raised eight feet from the ground
by board floor. This gives the whole
basement of barn 36xS4 feet for feed
ing purposes. While doors we're pro-
sided at one end for the sheep. 1t was
desirable on account OF partition divid-
lg the basement into two apart
..nts, to provide an opening near the
.."'" doors on the rear side of tha
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-12-23
One of the Big Guns.

practicable, because of itB high muz-
zle velocity, which must seen erode
the lining and shorten the life of the
gun to the period of single target
practice.
The new 14-inch guns that have
been made by the army ordnance de-
partment for sea-coast defense are by
many supposed to be similar to the
navy gun. This is far from the fact.
The army guns are really, If we may
say 1t, step backward as to size.
That is, the 14-inch gun was devised
by Gen. Crozier. 1t was planned to
have the same weight as the 12-inch.
or 40 tons, to make 1t slightly shorter
and with a smaller powder chamber.
Thus the 14-inch gun uses $50 pounds
of powder. where the 12-inch uses
1855 pounds But the shell for the IA
inch weighs 1000 pounds, where the
shell for the 12-inch weighs 1000
pounds The projectile for the IA
inch gun Will carry much heavier
charge of high explosive and deliver a
blow that is 65 to "a. or about Is per
cent. greater. This is at ranges from
10000 to 10000 yards.
Thus far there are nine of these IL
inch guns authorized by congress. One
has been completed and the others
are well under way. The guns are to
be used In fortifying Pearl Harbor,
Hawaii, and Corregidor, Philippine
Islands.
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-12-23
SORE EYES CURED.
Eye-BaIIs and Lids Became Terribly
lnfIamed-Was Unable to Go About
All other Treatments Failed, But
cutlcura Proved Successful.

"About two years ago my eyes got
In such condition that / was unable
to go about. They were terribly in
famed, both the balls and lids. I
tried home remedies without relief
Then 1 decidsd to go to our family
physician. but he didn't help them.
Then l tried two more of our most
prominent physicians, but my eyes
grew continually worse. At this time
friend of mine advised me to try
Cuticura Ointment, and after using It
about one week my eyes were con-
siderably improved, and in two weeks
they were almost we'll. They have
never given me any trouble since and
! am now sixty-fve years old. shall
always praise Cuticura. G. b. Halsey.
Mouth of Wilson, Va, Apr. 4, 1908"
Potter Drug & Chem. Corp. Solo Props, Boston,
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-12-23
BIG GUNS FOR THE COASTS
Nine 14-inch Monsters Are Being
Built to Protect Uncle Sans
Shores.

Washington.-Talk about big ships
and big guns has been so common of
late that we have come to think Of
the mere size of sea-coast and naval
ordnance as the thing of first impor-
tance. This, however. is far from be-
ing the chief concern of ordnance ex-
perts in the army and the navy.
Leading ordnance officers in the navy
look upon the new 14.inch gun as n
mere experiment, and 4 is regarded
as very doubtful If this gun or any
like 1t will ever be seen in a turret
BY soTs 1t is predicted that such a
gun is in the very first instance i'm
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-12-23
TARANTULA IN THE MAIL
PUTS CLERKS IN PANIC
DEAD LETTER OFFICE IN WASH
INGToN COMES TO LIFE WHEN
BIG SPIDER GETS LOOSE.

Washington.-The dead letter office
of the post-ofiice department recently
belied its name when tarantula
threw the clerks into a frenzy that
for a moment threatened to become
a stampede.
The trouble strated when j. E. Da-
Wis. an experienced clerk in the open
ing of suspicious mail, tore the cover
from a Notwithstanding package
addressed to ''Dott Huggero Verify.
via Leon V. F1renzo. Florence. Italy"
He found box pierced with small
holes. Placing 1t to his ear he shook
it in an effort to ascertain whether or
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-12-23

barn The accompanying Illustrations
show how our subscriber accom-.
plished this without the necessity of
keeping the large doors open and ex-
posing the whole interior.
AS indicated. the trap doors, which
are three feet high and six feet long,
are hung on specially made hinges
and fastened at each end by small
push bars. When the large sliding
doors are drawn together and secui e.
ly fastened, there is no difficulty of
handling the secondary doors During
the day the doors are raised but when
desired can be lowered and everything
made as snug as one pieases. This
plan has been worked for two years
with very satisfactory results.
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-12-23

at $854.69, which would include the
sale Of $41 worth of other products
than those named above
The tenants half of the corn
amounted to $50 bushels, most or all
of which was fed on the place. De-
Quoting the total money expense
named. $345. from the income. 1854. So.
the profit is seen to be $500. SO. And
to get the mans total net income for
the years work there must be added
to 1t whatever money he earned out
side of this farm.
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-12-23
A Remnant Of the Dark.

A colored man died without medi-
ical attendance, and the coroner went
to investigate.
did Samuel Williams live here?"
he asked the weeping woman who
opened the door
'Yassuh," she replied between sobs.
Il want to see the remains
II Is de remains she answered,
proudly ly.-Eycrybodys Magazine.
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-12-23
Cement Promotes Thrift.

Cement is promoter of thrift. It
is SO easy to work that the farmer and
his help can utilize their spare hours
doing a little at a time. For example.
they can start with small feed floor
in the barnyard, then add walk to
the barn, then to the well, then con-
tinue 1t to the house. then around
it, etc.
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-12-23
Important to Mothere
Perhaps So.

Your wife does not appear to be
satisfied"
"She ought to be, she always has
her own way. Oughtn't she be salts
fed when l always let her, have her
own way without opposition"
Shed be better satisfied with 1t IL
she had to fight for It,"
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-12-23
Care Of Plow.

Now that the plowing is all done.
wipe off all dirt from wood and iron
work. Give a good coating of oil to
the metal parts next spring SO there
will be no delay in getting the plows
to scour.
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-12-23
For tho RecIproeatlon Of chrIstma

remembrances or purchasing your own
gifts buy a Waterman's Ideal Fountain
Pen. Known to both givers and receivers
to be. the only satisfactory and lasting
tory. Avoid limitations and substitutes.
Try this pen at any Of the best dealers.
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-12-23
Just Like Him.

Howell-Do you think that Dr. Row
ell will make much of a record In the
Legislature?
Powell-Sure; the first thing he
will try to do will be to perform an
operation on the foot Of the calendar.
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-12-23

have lived to know that the great
secret of human happiness is this
never suffer your energies to stagnate.
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-12-23

the parlor and departed out the front
door, which he gently closed behind
him..
The mans face was masked" said
Mrs. Huber holding little Marie in
her arms, but from his voice / should
say he was young man. 1t seems
strange to say that burglar is re-
fined, but this man must have been.
His voice was rough at first, but when
told about little Marie here a change
came over him. believe my men
uon of our baby softened his heart"
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-12-23
AI.r.EN,s uuNs

ALIENS LUNG BALSkM
has been used successfully for for
coughs, colds and bronchitis. Everybody should
know about It, 1t Is simple safe and sure.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1909-06-10
Millinery Store Changes
Hands

A deal was consumated the latter
part of last week whereby Mesdames
Miller and Robertson become owners
of the millinery store formerly owned
by Mrs. IL. E. Blanchard.
Mrs. Robertson, is cousin of Mrs.
ID. p, Miller and arrived here last
week from Kansas City to look for a
suitable location for an up-to-date
millinery land notion establishment.
Finding Mrs. Blanchard's 5 stock for sale
the ladies decided to purchase and
the dea! was closed and
immediate possession was given and
Mesdames Miller 4 Robertson are now
in charge and would be glad TO have
their friends call upon them when in
need of anything in their line.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1909-06-10
Killed by L lightning

News reached us over the telephone
Tuesday of the death of Mr.. and Mrs
dorrison, of near Cline, who were
killed by lightning during the storm
Monday night. From the reports we
have been able to obtain the circum-
stances were about as follows:
Mr.. and Mrs. Morrison and their
family consisting of two boys and a
girl, had just settled in that section
and were bui lding their home. They
had the house completed and had mad e
cellar under it which was all COM
plete except the door. When the
storm came up Monday evening they
sought refuge in the cellar. During
the storm the lightning either struck
the chimney and came down through
the floor or came in at the open door,
killing the father and mother outright
and shocking the children The two
boys recovered in short time but the
girl will probably die. The older boy
who is about l3 years of age, states
that when the lightning struck it ap-
peared as if mammoth ball of fire
was rolling in the door Several holes
were made in the walls of the cellar
and in the floor of the house by the
lightning bat the residence was not
set on fire.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1909-06-10
An Unfortunate Circumstance

Lester Rhodes, Of the Cimarron, was
brought to town Tuesday and upon
examination before the Insanity Board
was adjudged insane and was taken to
the asylum at Supply Wednesday for
treatment.
This is the second time this unfortu-
nate young ma N has suffered this dire
affiiction. Some three or four years
ago he was treated for insanity and it
was thought that his recovery was
complete. He returned home TO his
friends and family and was seemingly
in the best of health and mental con-
dition until few days ago when he
suffered return of that terrible af-
fiction.
The many friends of the family all
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1909-06-10
Cotton Wood.

Where is the smiling face of Uncle
Billie Fugate? He got so tired waiting
for the proposal OF some girl during
leap-year that he has left for parts
unknown or in other words he has
gone to "greener fields"
Albert Anthony seems 10 be very
much afraid of cyclones as he keeps
very near cave door most Of the
time.
Mrs. Frye was taken suddenly i'll
Thursday of last week, while attend
ing the Normal at Beaver and was
compelled to return home. She was
able to return to town this week.
The school meeting at Cotton Wood
was "corker." Not enough men
were present to elect the officers. The
County superintendent had to APP
point the officers. He should have APP
pointed those who have "get-up''
enough in them to attend the meet
ing.
The windy weather makes one long
for other clmes.
r. w. Little and wife, Mrs. Aid.
ridge, Mrs. Inflow, Mrs. Frye and
Lucy Wilson are all attending Normal
from these parts. Its pretty good
bunch from these parts isn't it?
Mrs. Gracy and two younger chill
dren have returned home from Kansas
Mr.. Inflow visited at Mr.. Frye's Sun
day.
We want to know how much wood
would wood -chuck chuck il a wood
chuck would chuck wood?
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1909-06-10
Little Fellow Seriously In
iured

Little Don RAIDER, met with very
serious and painful accident Saturd dy
afternoon of last week. He was
playing near board fence at the
Fosher Livery and a high wind
was blowing A sudden. gust of
wind blew the fence from it's fasten-
ings and it fell catching little Don be-
fore he had a chance to get out of
reach of it. The heavy timber struck
him on the left side making some
ugly bruises and breaking both bones
OF the lower left limb just above the
| ankle.
The accident was a most unfortu-
nate one and is greatly regretted by
all yet there is great cause for thanks
giving that the accident did not cost
the little man his life. Had the tim.
ber struck the boy on the head his
,kull would have in all probability
| been crushed
While the injury was very painful
at first, little Don is resting easier at
this time and it is hoped under favor
able circumstances that he will recover
| rapidly,
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1909-06-10
Absolutely the Best Farm Loan Proposition Ever Offered
the People of Western Oklahoma and Southwest Kansas

making a speciality OF Farm Loans
am the Oldest Farm Loan doing business
in western Oklahoma and southwest Kansas Am
in position to give you better rates and
terms than you can get elsewhere. We are the
only people that make the interest payable but
o5 onoe a year with the privilege of paying
est paying time. Our loans are payable at the
end Of twelve months if so desired. Can run
five years if necessary. Home office, Liber-
al Kansas. OFFICES also at Meade, Kansas,
and Beaver Hooker, Guymon and Tyrone OKLA
If you need a loan see write me at Liberal,
KANSAS, or any of my representative at the
above named places Look for my 81 gn.
Beaver office in Braidwood S Abstract Of
flee. Very Truly,
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1909-06-10
Countrv Correspondence.
Notice to Correspondents

complaints
the negbohood
them In all
thing that
worked hard these
wllfuy
who the Herald regularly
will do the best
There erpexie in the shop
regularly
that do
will
andt they % d. n EVERY WEEK.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1909-06-10
County Judge Suspended

In accordance with the recommend.
alton of the Grand Jury at its sitting
at the spring term of district court,
Judge Loofbourrow this week
suspended County Judge ] W Culwell
from Office, pending his trial which
will occur at the August term of the
district court The County Commits
s'oners have appointed Attorney r. c.
Dickson to fill the position.
The HERALD does not desire to CON-
ment upon the case or suspension as
the case will probably be threshed out
in the courts and it would not be in
justice to express an opinson either as
to the guilt sHinnocence of the accused
at this time.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1909-06-10

An old friend OF &. F. H1sted's spent
the night with him Tuesday night.
Messrs Greminger, Dilldine and
Kurtin are listing on Jim Wallace's
place this week.
The annual school meeting was
held in due time in this district. Mr..
Dilldine and Mr. Green were elected
to succeed Mr.. Ford and J.. g. Smith
as clerk and treasurer,
Decoration Day was not closely OBJ
served in these parts.
THE SILENT OSE,
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1909-06-10
E.uwood
We are again needing rain.

We are again needing rain.
Mrs. Hoag is quite sick at present.
Mr.. Brdslal of Madison, and Mr..
Collins of Hobart, were welcome call
ers in this part of the country last
week.
Miss Cassie Barler spent last week
with Mr.. Groves.
Mrs. Barrier and family and Mr.. Ev-
ans and family made up fishing party
and went to the Kiowa last Saturday
Mrs. Bennington spent Saturday OF
last week at home from the Normal
but returned Sunday.
Joe Meese and Beryl and George
Kile spent Saturday and Sunday at
Elmwood.
Asa Kile and family spent Sunday at
Mrs. Kile's mothers home.
The farmers are all busy replanting
their crops.
Mrs, Willie Kile and children and
Miss Lulu Davis left for Arkansas last
Tuesday afternoon. Willie Kile took
them to Gage to take the train.
Burris Price and Bennie Kile re.
turned to Texas to their well drilling
last week
Dude Barler spent Sunday at Mr.
Steppe's on the south flats
The Rural Route mail carrier or
route No. came in on foot Friday
evening, his horse having give out OF
the road.
A CALLER.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1909-06-10
Couch Items.

Crops are looking very we'll in these
parts considering the chance they have
had.
A number of the PEOPLE have had to
plant their crops over, it being so dry
they did not come up.
Mr. ]. r. McCurdy and family Wis.
tied at F. l.. Rings of Kokomo Sun
day.
w G. Blalock and family visited a
Mr.. Thompson's of Balko Sunday.
C. e. Hustled and folks visited w. E
Hastad's sunday.
Id McCurdy and folks visited J L
Rings Sunday.
Grandma McCurdy spent Sunda!
and Monday night at F. l.. Ring
returning Tuesday.
John Tunder was over at w. w
Wheelers Sunday.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1909-06-10

over the county, are grieved to learn
of this unfortunate circumstance ana
trust that Lester may soon be restored
to them. 1t is indeed sad to see a
young man just in the prime OF his
manhood so sorely afflicted. The aged
parents. brother and sisters, as well as
the wife and little ones have the sim
cere sympathy of all in their deep
trouble
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1909-06-10
kokoms klatter

We are beginning to need rain Every
thing is getting dry again.
Mr.. George Hurlston OF Bisbee,
Ariz., has been visiting with his par
cnts, Mr.. and Mrs. Sol Hurlston.
Charles Wagner and son visited at
A. T. Stephenson's Friday afternoon.
Kokomo Sunday School is getting
along nicely and every one taking
more interest in. Bible reading since we
have got our new lamps.
The Farmers Threshing Machine
Co. met at the school house Wednes-
day evening for the purpose of arrang-
ing to repair their machine for thresh-
ing this fall.
Mrs. r. V. Perry and son Alva of
Coffeyville, Kans., are visiting with
her Mrs. Smith's) parents, Mr.. and
Mrs A. T. Stephenson and other rela-
tives of this vicinity.
Mr.. John Lille, of Kokomo township
an old resident of Beaver county, died
Sunday afternoon June 9th, after q
serious illness of two weeks, with
pneumonia fever The community
extends their sympathy to the be.
reaved family.
School district No. 0 met Tuesday
and re elected Mr.. Brewer for one o.
term, and another six months term.
THE UNKNOWN.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1909-06-10
Old Soldiers or Their Heirs

Some of you have claims coming
from the Government. Any old Union
Soldier or Sailor who served 90 DAYS or
longer in the Civil War and afterward
went west and made homestead en-
try in any state, for either 40, so or
l20 acres of land before June 22nd
1874, has claim coming TO him from
the Government.
Write for free information.
X. III. PeaIe. 5il Judge Building
Salt Lake City, Utah.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1909-06-10
Childrens' Day

Annual Childrens' Day will be OBJ
served by the Christian and Method ist
churches in union services sunday
June 18th, for heather missions. The
exercises will be conducted at the
Methodist church, commencing at
O'Clock p. m. All are invited to at
tend.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-08-24

not the cause, felt also constrained to
a deep solemnity. Yes. funereal pull,
and It was relief to everyone when
at last they grounded In the shingle
on the consulate.
In less time than 1t takes to write
Alfred Scanlon was appointed Uni
ted States marshal, Charles Scanlon
an assistant United States marshal
and the arrangement was made with
them to take full charge OF Capt. Sat
terlee during his trial. He was to
live in their cottage. have his meals
served from the International hotel
and. while carefully guarded night
and day, was to be treated first
class" throughout.
The law of the United States, I"
doomed out little Skiddy. assumes
that prisoner Is innocent until he Is
actually convicted. I want both OF
you to remember that"
The Scanlons didn't understand a
word OF what he said. but they saluted
and looked very much impressed.
When you bought a Scanlon you got
3 lot for your money. including pro.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-08-24

strong IN barbarous countries. A
white man il still white man, even
II he has committed all the crimes in
the calendar. The chief justice very
seriously pointed but that It would
disgrace them all to confine Satterlee
in the stockade and force him to mix
with the dregs OF the native popula-
tion. Surely Mr.. Skiddy could not
consider such thing for moment.
Mr.. Skiddy wanted to know, then,
What v ss:ss the the deuce he was 10 90! The
chief justice benignantly shook his
head. He had no answer to that
question. The president murmured
suayely that perhaps next year. with
an increased hut tax. and the suppress
sion OF the rebellion, the government
might see its way to-
Next year," roared Skiddy. II
want to know what Pm TO do nowl"
Skiddy flung himself out lest his
anger should get the best OF him. He
went and had another look at the jail
and liked 1t even less than before.
Faugh! 1t was disgusting. II would
kill a white man In week, 1t would
be nothing less than murder TO put
Satterlee into 1t. He returned to the
consulate to talk over the matter
with the trusty Scanlons.
Would they consider a monthly ar
.rangement on reduced charge. Civ
ing Satterlee the best room IN their
cottage and pledging themselves that
he should never quit the confines Of
their three-acre cocoanut patch? The
halfcaste brothers fell in joyfully
with the suggestion, and their first
wild proposals were beaten down to