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The Republican journal., 1909-07-29

WALDO SSH Court of Probate. held at Bel
w fast, on the 18th day of July, 1909. Dwight
P Palmer, executor of the last will of George f.
Smith, late of SearSport, in said County, deceas
ed, having presented his first and final account
of administration of said estate for allowance.
Ordered, That notice thereof be given, three
weeks successfully in The Republican Journal.
newspaper published in Belfast. in said Coun-
ty, that all persons interested may attend at
Probate Court to be held at Belfast, on the 10th
day of August next, and show cause, if any they
have, why the said account should not be allow
ed. GEO. E. JOHNSON Judge.
true copy. Attest:
CHAS. p. HAZELTINE, Register.
The Republican journal., 1909-07-29

AT Probate Court held at Re'tast, within and
for the County of " aldo, on the second Tues
day of july, A. d. 1903.
A certain instrument, purportlng to be the last
n will and testament of George G. Lane, late
of Belfast in said County of Waldo, deceased,
havin-; been presented Tor probate.
Ordered, That notice be given to all persons
interested by causing copy OF this order to be
published three weeks successfully i'll The Re
pubhcan Journal published at eIfast, that they
may appear al Il Probate Court, to be held 1T
Belfast, within aud toy said County, on the Sec
ond Tuesday OF August next, ut ten of tile
clock before Do0n and show cause, If any they
have why the same should not be proved, APP
proved and allowed.
GEO. f. JOHNSON, Judge.
tue copy. Attest
CHAs. z. HAZELTINE, Register.
The Republican journal., 1909-07-29

FANNIE f. STAPLES, widow
j. staples, late of Belfast, Ia >a.o ...
Waldo, deceased, having preSeut M
praying that Elmer Small may ho afr..,.t
mlniStrat0r Of the estate of said dec. ...
The Republican journal., 1909-07-29

At a Probate court held at Belfast, within and
Tor the County of Waldo on the second Tues
day OF july, A. d. 1909.
The Republican journal., 1909-07-29

At a Probate Court held at Relic, NJ
for the County OF Waldo, in vdea,,,M htht
goth day of july, A. d. 1909. ''"''vo qi
A certain instrument, purportng to,
a VIII and testament OF Susan 4 A. \, yt .i-el
late, of Belfast. in sad Count, nl VIA -Aai
ed, having been presented Tor pfoL,,g' lees
with petition praying that Robert h LOG 4
said Belfast, may be appointed adminiu lll4t
neXed. ''t Ejl
Ordered, That notice be given .,.,t.
terested by causing ii copy nj I'M, l-I'ai
published three weeks success ,r-,v w. W. /. q
publican journal. published at rr.t5. % .il1ei
Belfast. within and f,r said Cuu1t, =" %s
ond Tuesday of August neXl. at .. al. ,,' ,t !
before noon, and show cause. J., .,,, 'E-a
why the same shoulG not be PROVEN ..-, b
and allowed aIMH
GEORGE L. JuuN~oN
A true copy Attest: Vi
CHAs. +. HAzrI rIN.. r...
The Republican journal., 1909-07-29

" ALDO oS-lu Court of Pruuat
w fast, on the 18Th day rf july.
y. WeetSei, administration on &
Joseph II, SWeetSer. late o. Sea-.
Comfy, deceased, having preSemte.
final account of admin trailUn Of IS
allowance.
The Republican journal., 1909-07-29

All a Probate Court held at Belfast, within and
for the County OF " aldo, on the second Tues
day OF July, \. d. 1909,
4 certain Instrument pnrporting to be the last
n VIII and testament of Lucy Phiibrook, late
of Nintelport in said County of W aldo deceas-
ed having been presented ior probate.
Ordered, That notice be given TO all persons
interested by Causnga copy of this order to be
published three weeks successfully III The Re
publican journal, published at Belfast, that they
may appear at a Probate Court, to be held at
belfast within ana tor said County on the
second Tuesday of august next, at ten Of the
clock before noon, and show cause, if any they
have. why the same should not be proved, APP
proved ana allowed.
GEO. E. JOHNSON, Judge.
true copy. attest:
CHas. p. HAZELrINE, Register.
The Republican journal., 1909-07-29

in the County OF waldo, Gecra~.
bonds as the law directs. All per~ o.
mandS against the estate of sad
desired 20 present the same for sr
all indebted thereto are requested ,
ment Immediately.
ALBERT /, MO-
SpArSmnnt InlN l2 IlIA
The Republican journal., 1909-07-29

AT a Prob9te Court he'd at Rr4a.. ,.. 81
for the County of Waldo, np l.I, IN, 1
July, A. ID. 1909 'N N
GEORGE MURCH, executor Of TIA. ,5...,
~ d Mmrs n. ,"te OF onty m ,ala 8g B
ing that the Judge OF Probate MAJ NJ
who are entitled TO the balalc. .- nj
now in his hands for distiibuUuu NM | "a
i've shares therein and order lhr ,,rn. u
trihnted accordingly. q
Ordered, That the SAID petit oler .o.,.
ali persons interested by carsin. PA, Il
order tt be published III &c Werh ..r.l E4
The Republican Journal, d ntw.p.I,.
at Belfast, that they may aPp,.a al.
court. TO be heid AZ Belfast, Wlbu al.
County, Oh the 10th Day of Au-u-I. 4 q
at ten OF the clock before noon. o.uI ..
II any they have, whV the prayti .t ,..
er should not be granted. a
GEO, +. johnson .,
true copy. AtteS q
CHAS l. IIAyEIIY,.
The Republican journal., 1909-07-29

EXECUTOR'S NOTICE. The subscriber here
II by gives notice that he has been duly APP
pointed executor of the last will and testament
of
LENDA P. WARREN, late of Belfast
in the County of Waldo, deceased All persons
having demands against the estate of said de-
ceased are desired to present :ihe same for settle
ment, and all indebted thereto are requested to
make payment Immediately.
ROYAL W. WARREN.
Be fast, July IS, 1909
The Republican journal., 1909-07-29

A DMINlSTRATOR'S NOTICE.
n er hereby gives notice that he .
appointed administrator of the eSti
LOREN II. BUTLER, late of F
in the County OF Waldo, dccca>ru
bonds as the law directs. All pers, U.s.
mands against the estate of said l
desired to present the same Tor set
all indebted thereto are requested to
ment Immediately.
FRED \ /
Monroe July Is. 1909.
The Republican journal., 1909-07-29

AT a PROBATE court held at Belfast. .-.-
for the County of Waldo, On Ih. ,s1'..
.jMLY. A. d 1909. Y
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-12-07

with the boys singing and the dogs
bowling we started off after midnight
on April 81. The dogs looked large
and noble as they came along that
day, while Etukishuk and Ahwelah.
though thin and ragged. had a dignity
as heroes of the greatest human bat
tie which had ever been fought with
remarkable success.
We were all lifted to the paradise of
winners as we stepped over the SHOWS
of destiny for which we had risked
life and willingly suffered the tortures
of an icy hell.
The ice under us seemed almost sa-
cred. When the pedometer registered
fourteen and half miles we camped
and calmly went to sleep. feeling that
we were turning on the earth's axis.
The observations. however. gave 80
degrees 50 minutes As seconds We
therefore had the pole. or the exact
spot where it should be. within sight.
We advanced the fifteen seconds.
made supplementary observations.
pitched the tent. built snow igloo
and prepared to make ourselves COM
Portable for stay long enough for two
rounds of observations.
Our position was thus doubly assur.
ed. and necessary day of rest was
gained. Etukishuk and Ahwelah en-
joyed the day in quiet reposc but I
slept very little. My goal was reach.
ed: the ambition of my life had been
fulfilled. How could ! sleep away
such overwhelming moments of ella
ton?
The Dream Realized.
AT last we had reached the boreal
center. The dream of nations had been
realized. The race of centuries was
ours. The flag was pinned to the COW
ctcd pole. The year was 1908. the day
April 81.
The sun indicated local noon, but
time was negative problem. for here
all meridians meet. With a step it was
possible to go from one part of the
globe to the opposite side-from he
hour of midnight to that of midday.
Here there are but one day and one
night in each year The latitude was
90 degrees. the temperature -3S.T. the
atmospheric pressure 29.S3. North.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-12-07

day. but they were deceptive optical IL
iuSions and n mere verdict of fancy
1t seemed that something must hap
pen. some line must cross our horizon,
to mark the important area into which
we were pressing.
When the sun was low the eye ran
over moving plains in brilliant waves
of color to dancing horizons. The mi
RACES turned things topsy turvy. In
verified lands and queer objects ever
rose and fell In shrouds of mystery,
but all of this was due to the atmos-
pheric magic of the midnight sun.
With lucky series of daily astro-
nomical observations our position was
now accurately fixed for each stage of
progress. AS we neared the pole the
Imagination quickened, and restless,
almost hysteric excitement came over
us. The boys fancied they saw beaver
and seals. aud had new land under
observation frequently. but with a
change in the direction of light or an
altered trend in our temperament the
horizon cleared and we became eager
only to push farther into the mystery.
From the eighty eighth to the eighty
ninth the ice was in very large fields
and the surface was less Irregular. but
in other respects it was about the
same as below the eighty-seventh. We
noticed here also an extension of the
range of vision. We seemed to see
longer distances and the ice along the
horizon had a less angular outline.
The color of the sky and the ice also
changed to deeper purple blues. We
had no way of checking these impress
sions by other observations. The
eagerness to find something unusual
may have fired the Imagination, but
since the earth is flattened at the pole
perhaps widened horizon should be
detected.
AT o'clock on the morning of April
10 we camped on picturesque old
field with convenient hummocks. to
which we could easily rise for the fire.
quent outlook which we now maintain
ed. The tent was pitched. The dogs
were silenced by blocks of pemmican.
In us new enthusiasm was aroused by
a liberal pot of pea soup and few
chips of frozen meat. and then we
bathed in life giving sunbeams. screen
ed from the piercing air by silk
strands. 1t was beautiful day. and
had our sense of appreciation not been
blunted by accumulated fatigue we
would have greatly enjoyed the play
Of light and color in the ever changing
scene of sparkle.
The Eskimos were soon lost in
profound sleep. the only comfort in
their hard lives. but remained awake
as had been my habit on succeeding
days, to get nautical observations. The
longitude calculations lined us at 94
degrees minutes. At noon the suns
altitude was carefully set on the sex
tant. and the latitude quickly reduced
gave 50 degrees 81 minutes-twenty-
nine miles from the pole.
My heart jumped for joy. and the
unconscious commotion which l was
creating awakened Etukishuk. | told
him that in two average marches we
would reach the "tigi shu" the big
naih
Ahwelah was awakened with kick,
and together they went out to hum
mock and through glasses sought for
mark to locate so important place
as the terrestrial axis. If but one
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-12-07
GIFT BOOKS

What a nice present a well printed,
attractively bound Book or Set of
Books makes. Books are proper
gifts for anyone and no one can have
too many Books.
At this store you will find the latest
fiction together with the standard
works of the best authors-all of
which are Holiday Editions specially
printed and bound to make attractive
and most acceptable presents.
We invite you to come in and III
spcct these books-see how nice they
are-sce what low prices we are sell
ing them at-remcmber it is is no
trouble for us to show YOU anything
we have in the store.
Among the best are Hearts Desire,
Jane Jones, Bachelor Bells, Longiel-
lows Country, Riley Roses, With
Christ in Palestine.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-12-07
s*s*s*sAs*s*sasAs#s4sa
of the Pole
The Pole at Last---Amid
Singing of Eskimos and
HowlingefDogs Explor-
er Reaches big Nail"
TENTH ARTICLEl
and the fur stockings becamds6@19
useless until dried out.
Furs Soon Dried.

useless until dried out.
Furs Soon Dried.
Fortunately. at this time the sun
was warm enough to dry the furs in
about three days if dashed to the sun
ny side of the sled. In these last DAYS
we felt more keenly the pangs of per-
SEPARATION than in all our earlier ad-
ventures.
The amber colored goggles were per-
sistently used. and they afforded
protection to the eyes which was quite
revelation. but in spite of every pre-
caution our distorted, frozen. burned
and withered faces lined map Of the
hardships en- route.
We were curious looking savages.
The perpetual glitter induced a squint
which distorted the face in a remark
able manner. The strong light reflect
ed from the crystal surface threw the
muscles about the eye into a state Of
chronic contraction. The pupil was
reduced to a mere pinhole.
There was no end of trouble at hand
in endeavoring to keep the windows
of the soul open. and all of the effect
was run together in set expression
of hardship and wrinkles which should
be called the boreal squint.
Nearing the Pole.
This boreal squirt is part of the
russell bronze physiognomy which falls
to the lot of every arctic explorer The
early winds. with a piercing Temporal
ture. start flush of scarlet. while
frequent frostbites leave figures in
black. Later the burning sun browns
the skin: subsequently strong winds
sop the moisture. harden the skin and
leave open assures.
The hard work and reduced nourish-
ment contract the muscles. dispel the
fat and leave the skin to shrivel up in
folds. The imprint of the goggles. the
set expression of hard lines and the
mental blank of the environment have
removed all spiritual animation. We
have the color and the lines of old
russell apples and would easily pass
for prehistoric progenitors of man.
In the enforced effort to spread out
the stiffencd legs over the last reaches
there was no longer sufficient energy
at camping times to erect snow shell
ter. The silk tent was then pressed
into use.
Though the temperature was still
very low when the sun was high. its
congenial rays pierced the silk fabric
and rested softly on our brows closed
in heavy slumber. In strong winds 1t
was still necessary to erect a shelter
ing wall to shield the tent.
Optical Illusions.
Signs of land We're still seen every
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-12-07
sleep beyond IL must be seen.

sleep beyond IL must be seen.
tried TO explain that the pole was
not visible to the eye; that it's position
was located only by Il repeated use of
the various instruments. This entirely
satisfied their curiosity, and they burst
out in hurrahs of joy. For two hours
they chanted and danced the passions
of wild life.
Sleep Is impossible.
1t was the first real sign of pleasure
or rational emotion which they had
shown for several weeks. For some
time | had entertained the fear that
we no longer possessed the strength to
return to land. but the unbridled flow
of vigor dispelcd that idea.
More sleep was quite impossible. We
brewed an extra pot of tea. prepared
favorite broth of pemmican. dug up a
surprise of fancy biscuits and filled up
OH good things to the limit of the al
lowance for our final feast days. The
dogs. which had joined the chorus of
gladness. were given an extra lump of
penmican. a few hours more were
agreeably spent in the tent. and then
uttermost north.
We were excited to fever heat.
The feet were light on this run. Even
the dogs caught the infectious enthusi-
assn and rushed along at a pace which
made it difficult for me to keep suffi-
Il 10
The horizon was still searched for
something to mark the approaching
bOrcnl center. but nothing unusual was
seeu 1t was the same expanSe of
moving seas of ice on which we had
lived for 800 miles.
But. locking through gladdened eyes.
the scene assumed new glory. There
were plains of gold fenced in purple
walls. with gildcd crests. 1t was one
of the few days on the stormy pack
when all nature smiled with cheering
lights.
From my position few hundred
yards ahead of the slcds could not
resist the temptation to turn frequently
to see the movement of the dog train
with its new fire. In this direction
the color scheme was reversed. The
Icy walls were in gold and burning COL
-rs. while the plains represented every
shade of purple and blue.
At the North Pole.
Through this sea of color the dogs
came with Il spirited tread. noses down.
tails up and shoulders braced to the
straps like chariot horses. The young
Eskimos, chanting songs of love. came
with easy step. The long whip was
swung with a brisk crack, and all over
there rose cloud of frosted breath.
Camp was pitched early in the morn
ing Of April 20. The sun was north
east: the pack glowed in tones of lilac;
the normal westerly air of shivers
brushed our frosty faces. The sllrpris-
ing burst of enthusiasm had been
nursed to its limits. and under it long
march was made over average ice
with the usual result of overbearing
fatigue. Too tired and sleepy to wait
for cup of tea. melted SHOWS were
poured down and the pemmican was
pounded with the AK to ease the task
OF the jaws. The eyes closed before
the meal was finished. and the world
was lost to us for eight hours. The
observation gave latitude 80 degrees
465 minutes. longitude "a degrees SO
minutes.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-12-07

DIR. COOK ON BOARD THE HANS EaEpE
broke the frigid silence with an occa-
SiOnal outburst. A little fresh enthusi-
! SIN from the drivers was quickly fol-
owed by canine activity.
We were in good trim to cover dis
ance economically. The sIedges were
light; our bodies were thin. All the
muscles had shriveled. but the dogs
stained much of their strength. Thus
stripped for the last lap. one horizon
after another was lifted.
In the forced effort which followed
we were frequently overheated. The
temperature was steady at a degrees
below zero f.. but perspiration came
with ease and certain amount of
pleasure. Later. however, there fol-
lowed train of suffering for many
days The delight Of the birdskin
shirt was changed for the chill of the
wet blanket. The mittens. the boots
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-12-07
Youth.s unres,ralnt.

There are times" said the senti
mental old bachelor, when once
more long for childhood's happy
days"
Same here" rejoined the matter
of-fact spinster. There are times
when I'd give as much as 80 cents to
be able to hang on the front gate and
make faces at women don't like, in
stead of having to say: How do you
do, dear? I'm so glad to see you. Do
take off your wraps and make me q
nice, long visit!'"
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-12-07

"HE observations of April IA gave
latitude 50 degrees 81 minutes,
longitude % degrees 81 minutes.
We were but 100 miles from the
pole. but there was nothing to relieve
the mental strain Of the icy despair.
The wind came with the same sutanic
cut from the west.
With teeth set and newly sharpened
resol- lions. we set out for that last 100
miles. Some dogs had gone into the
stomachs of their hungry companions,
but there still remained sufficient
pull of well tried brute force for each
sled. and. though their noisy vigor had
been lost in the long drag. they still
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-12-07
SWELL
PERFUMES

This Elegant Holiday Stock of
Swell Perfumes we are now offering
is the best selected and the choicest
we ever had
The finest and most popular odors
of the best manufacturers of the
world, both American and foreign,
are included in this Perfume showing
of ours. The gift cases in which these
Perfumes are contained are excep-
tionally dainty and beautiful.
For an attractive and delight-in-
spring holiday remembrance it is
hard to think OF anything nicer than
one of these Perfume Gems
Many different odors and styles OF
cases to select from.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-12-07
Gift Bibles
and
Prayer Books

The one best gift for Christmas is
nice Bible. If you are going to give a
Bible to anyone, we want you to come
in and see ours before you buy.
We have Family BiLles, Teachers
Bibles and Chldren's Bibles in all sizes
and bindings at prices to suit all pock
etbooks.
There isn't one among them all that
is not nicely printed and bound. Some
are finely printsd on thin, strong pa
per and handsomely bound in soft
leather.
Sunday School teachers who are in
tending to present their pupils with
Bibles will be especially interested IN
our stocks and also in our prices. They
are row ready for inspection.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-12-07
Distinctive
Presents

You don't want to give what every
body else gives. We know that and
we kept that in mind when we were
selecting our Christmas goods.
We did not buy "whole lot" of any
one thing. We looked and looked ev-
erywhere and anywhere to get things
that were especially odd or especially
pretty or especially attractive in some
way and we got them.
We are satisfied with this stock of
f gift things which we have collected.
We are sure you will be delighted with
them.
Remember when you come here you
get articles which are hard to duplicate
you get things which everybody else
hasn't got and can't get now.
Come in as soon as you can so that
you can take your pick of the entire
stock come before all the best goods
are sold-come today.
1
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-12-07

Enigmatcal.
What shall do about this article
for your scrap book from the Daily
Moon? it is very abusive"
Then cut 1t out"
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-12-07
Fergen's Pharmacy
Successor to w. f. MILF
Calling the Turn.

Baseball" remarked the moralizer,
-is getting to be almost as bad as
prize fighting and horse racing"
How much did you lose on today's
gamer" queried the demoralizer.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-12-07
Their Natural Place,

did you see where a newly welded
couple were going to spend their
HONEYMOON in balloon trip"
That's nothing. Honeymooners
are generally in the clouds, anyway"
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-12-07
GIFT
BRUSHES

Perhaps you never thought of a
Brush as a Holiday Present. Well!
you just ought to look at these SPLEEN
did Military Hair Brushes, Handle
Hair Brushes, Clothes Brushes, etc.
Some have fancy silver backs, 9th
ers have backs of carved wood, still
Others are of plain, polished natural
woods-a truly beautiful collection.
The bristles in each and every one
of these brushes are of fine quality.
They will wear a long time and they
won't fall out.
These Brushes are handsome look
ing and also very useful presents.
Think it over.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-12-07
DOLLS
DOLLS
DOLLS

Our line of Dolls is going to be
bought out mighty quick"
when our customers find out
what fine selection we have
Small Dolls, Big Dolls, Wax
Dolls, China Dolls, Dolls that
Talk, Dolls that go to Sleep-all
Kinds, Sizes and Styles of Dolls
at all prices.
We also carry Doll Go-Carts,
Doll Carriages, Doll Dishes, Doll
Beds and everything else con-
nec,ed with Dolls.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-12-07

On April %. 1908. DR.. Cook began
the long return march. With fair
weather. good ice and the inspiration
Of the home run long distances were
at first quickly covered.
With good deal Of anxiety Cook
watched the daily reduction Of the
food supply. 1t now became evident
that the crucial stage of the campaign
was to be transferred from the taking
of the pole to a final battle for life
against famine and frost. Early in
July farther southwark progress be-
came impossible. and in quest of food
he crossed the Firth of Devon into
Jones sound. On Feb. IS, 1909. the
start was made for Apnootok. With i
newly prepared equipment the Green
land shores were reached on April Is.
Here DR.. Cook was greeted by Harry
Whitney and anxious Eskimo friends.
To facilitate an early return he moved
southwark to the Danish settlement
and reached Upernavik on May 81,
1909,