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The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-11-24

Cheap living makes cheap men.
The devil is always a willing work
er.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-11-24

A fellow always determines to prac-
tice economy when lie has nothing
left to save.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-11-24

AT New Smyrna, Fla, two we'll
known business men had a quarrel
over the rental of house and one was
killed by the other.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-11-24
Trespasse7s, Notica.

This is to notify all persons not to
hunt day or night, or trespass in any
manner whatsoever, as the law will
positively be enforced against all
trespassers upon our lands.
Luther Jefcoat, Ed. NJ. Martin.
Genus Jefcoat. l.. Strickland.
Nov. Is. 1909-1W6p
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-11-24

The reason a woman can be so con-
trary is she thinks she isn't.
It takes man q lifetime to learn
how to live, and then he is ready to
die.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-11-24

We are commanded to turn the 9TH
er cheek when smitten, but if he
smites the second cheek you are at
liberty
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-11-24

Governor Haskell, of Oklahoma has
been indicted on the charge of fraudu-
lently obtaining titles to number of
Government lots in the town of Mus
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-11-24

When q cold becomes settled in the
system, it will take several days. treat
ment to cure it, and the best remedy
to use is sChamberlain's Cough Remedy.
It will cure quicker than any other, and
also leaves the system in a natural and
healthy condition. Sold by all Drug
gists.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-11-24

If you desire clear complexion take
Foley's Orino Laxative for constipatios
and liver trouble as it will stimulate
these organs and thoroughly cleanse
your system. which is what everyone
needs in order to feel well. All Drug
gist Of Lexington. Henry Drug Store,
Chaplin.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-11-24

When we get rich we are going to
fight the booze evil by supplying good
rich country butternilk free to every
man in the community.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-11-24

When you pray, ask for what you
need, not for what you want.
The average boy gets lots of blame
that properly belongs to his father.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-11-24

Most men are so dead In earnest
about how we'll they think they can
do things that they don't think they
need to do them.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-11-24

The old, old story, told times without
number, and repeated over and over
again fcr the last SO years, BUTT is al
ways q welcome story to those III search
Of heaIth-There is nothing i'll the world
that cures coughs and colds as quickly
as Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. Sold
by all Druggists.
Thirteen Italians were arrested in
New York charged with counterfeit
i1,n
Little Falls herald., 1909-08-20
a 'CLOAK.ROOM STORY:

One of the congressman who had
lust returned from Europe remarked
that this story reminded him Of a
scene on the hanks Of the Serpentine
in London, when a lady and gentle
man paused beside a styllshly clad
nurse in bonnet and floating veil, and
the lady exclaimed, looking at the
children of two and four who
accompanied the girl:
s'What charming children. Are
they not lovely, Edward?''
Edward replied tnat they were all
that the heart of man could desire.
3 will you kiss me?. said the lady.
..'rhey don't usually kiss people,
madam, = said the nurse. but OF
course they will you. :
The kissing ceremony completed, the
woman Of fashion asked
And whose dear children are
they3', as she looked admiIingly at
5the rosy cheeks and bright eyes OF the
little ones.
adam, . said the girl in amaze
ment, they are your own. They
know you because they have often
watched you from the nursery
window, as you passed to and from
vour carriage. .'--'.A fairs at Wash.
ineton. 8 Joe MITCHELL Chapple in the.
National Magazine for August.
Little Falls herald., 1909-08-20

PLAY BALL AWAY FROM HOME.
The Cubs, who had figured on play
ing at Perham next Sunday according
to booking made by tho Gold Dust
BASEBALL team and transferred to the
Cubs when the Gold Dusts disbanded
recently, will not play there next
Sunday. Owing to some mlsunder.
standing in the booking, another
party in this city was communicated
with and will take team composed
mostly of Gold Dust players to the
northern town for the game. The
Cubs were to have strengthened up
with few of the Gold Dust players
for that game, but under the circum-
stances which have arisen, have since
scheduled game at Staples for next
Sunday, using their regular line. up.
Ploof and Berg will do. the battery
work as usual for the Cubs. Their
work is being commented on by a
number of the tans for it's steadlness
and effectiveness. Lang and Batters
will be in the points for the team
going to Perham. IT,
Little Falls herald., 1909-08-20
Hailed BEFORE JUSTICE.
A. II. Mohler Charked With
Misappropriating
Funds

A civil action was commenced in
Justice Randall's court yesterday
afternoon. by William Geier, one of
the supervisors OF the town board OF
Hlllman town, against A. H. Mohler,
chairman Of the Hillman town board.
in behalf of the ax-payers, for the
recovery Of sum of money belong.
ing to the town. which, 1t is claimed,
that defendant Incorporated to his
own use
1t is alleged that Mohler mis-.
appropriated the towns money during
the years 1907 and 1908 securing IN
this manner a total of about $33, and
that he over paid himself for work by
him on the town board.
The pleadlngs were filed in Justice
Randall's court yesterday, and the
case has been continued three weeks.
Complainant is to file complaint
against two others of the town officers
on similar charges. The latter two
cases will come up tor hearing in
Justice Randall's court Saturday and
Monday.
Little Falls herald., 1909-08-20

SUES THE 500 FOR DAMAGES.
The agent of the 500 at Bowlus was
served with papers by Sheriff Arms.
trong Wednesday, in the matter of
ejectment proceeding and damages
against the 500.
At the time of the building of the
500 strip of ground was bought from
Peter Prockett of Swan River IN Sec
tlon 80, for right of way. where the
road would run through deep cut.
As the dirt taken from the cat would
cover more surface that the land
covered by the rlght-of-way, the ex-
ira amount was to be purchased by the
company. The amount of land
covered over that belonging to the
road is two strips Of 800 feet so feet
wide. This dirt MIR. P1ockett wishes
removed and also sues for use of the
land, and damages for the reason that
he was unable to crop the same.
Little Falls herald., 1909-08-20
WEDDING A SURPRISE TO
FRIENDS.

An event which comes as very
pleasant surprise to the many friends
Of the young people, occurred on
Wednesday, August 4. at tho homo Of
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. A. Corbin, when
Miss Vivian Lambert, eldest daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. j. NJ. Lambet of
Royalton, became the bride of Charles
9. Lisle. the efficient assistant cashier
of the First National bank of Royal
ton. Rev. w. H. North officlated.
The wedding was kept secret until
last Saturday when announcements
were sent to the young couples
friends, who lost no time in celebrat-
ing the happy event, giving dance
for them.
Both of the young people are we'll
known here, and the bride at one time
was valued employee of the Barney
Burton Dry Goods store.
They have purchased home in
Royalton, were they will reside.
Little Falls herald., 1909-08-20
OPENING OF NORTHERN MlNN Is.
sofa LAND POSTPONED.

Cass Lake. Aug. 49, The register
and receiver Of the local land office
have received word from the depart
ment of interior that the lands in the
Winniblgoshlsh, Cass Lake, Leech
Lake, Chippewa or Mississippi and
Leech Lake Indian reservation, not
included in the national forest, created
by act of May %, 1908, and not yet
opened to homestead entry. will be
excluded from entry for six months
commencing Sept. 1S next.
The lands were advertised to be
opened on March IL last, but the
interior department postponed the
opening SIX months for the purpose of
facilitating the exchange of allotments
from lands within the limits Of such
national forest to lands outside.
On July 26, 1909, the commissioner
of Indian affairs reported that the
change could not be perfected in that
length Of time and requested an
additional six months.
Little Falls herald., 1909-08-20
HOSPITAL NOTES.

Paul Vogel underwent plastic
operation Tuesday to allow the
mobility of the lips, which had be-
come adherent because Of scar tissue
following burns which he sustained
when very young.
Mrs. H. j. Daley of Gilbert under
went an operation for gall stones
yesterday morning.
Mrs. j. b. Warner of Culdrum
underwent an operation last week,
and is now doing well.
Hubert Deurr Of Royalton under.
went an operation last Friday.
Miss Mary Klmball of Plerz was
operated on last week for ap.
pendlcitis, and Is doing well.
Miss Lizzie Wise and Miss Alice
Hinsberger, both of Plerz. will
undergo an operation for appendicitis
this morning. ..as...- .-- --..-
Mrs. Alexander Trandle of Staples
entered the hospital Saturday TO,
medical treatment.
Little Falls herald., 1909-08-20
WILL TEST FOREST FIRE LAW.

WILL TEST FOREST FIRE LAW.
The Canadian Northern has appealed
from the justice court in Roseau
county from a fine of $50 which was
imposed on 1t for failing to comply
with the forest fire laws of the state,
which makes it compulsory with the
railroad companies to have patrol
for every mile along its right-of-way
during the dry season, also to remove
all combustlble material along it's
rlght-of- way, and to use spark
arresters on the engines. ...
These rules are more or less dis.
regarded by the railroads, and the
above case will be appealed to. the
supreme court to test the validity OF
the law.
Little Falls herald., 1909-08-20
LESS STRAY DOGS

The dog cathcer IS not as busy man
these days as he was month or two
ago. The reason for this is that he
has done away with most of the dogs
that were running at large without
the required dog.license tag. After
keeping dogs for little longer then
the required time, the dog catcher
puts an end to the lives OF the
stragglers he has not disposed ot Mr..
Robbins stated yesterday that he put
fourteen OF the CANNES out of exis-
tence at one time, sixteen at another
and ten at another time. Besides this
he sold out fifteen Of the CANNES to
farmers
Mr.. Robbins, who is pound master
as we'll as dog catcher, is ever on the
alert for a struggling dog or two.
Little Falls herald., 1909-08-20
THREE COLUMN SYSTEM
Madena and st. Cloud Tele-
phone Districts Com
solidated

A very important change will be
made IN the operation Of the st. Cloud
and Wadena districts of the North
western Telephone company some time.
before the first of next month, when
the two districts will be consolidated,
with st. Cloud as the district head
quarters. By this change, which was
decided on the latter part of last
month at a directors meeting, a
number of the heads of the telephone
EXCHANGES will be eliminated, and
service in each district will be
bettered considerably. The three
column system, = that is, plant.
traffic and commercial, will be cut in
effect by this change. F. L. Harr1gan.
manager Of the local exchange, will
be promoted to take charge of the
traffic department Of the district, j.
w. Howard, manager of the Wadena
exchange, will have charge of the
plant department, and Fred Specify.
manager of the st. Cloud exchange,
will be at the head of the commercial
department Of the district, such as
collecting revenue. securing contracts,
etc. Thirteen exchanges are included
in the consolidated districts which are
at the following places: st. Cloud.
Royalton, Little Falls. Wadena,
Fergus Falls, Park Rapids, Staples,
Sauk Centre, Long Prairie. Henning,
Foley. Battle Lake and Brainerd.
The chief operator of each exchanges
will have charge of the traffic, under
the traffic manager.
While Mr.. Harrlgan will have to
make his headquarters in st. Cloud,
he will not move his family there for
the present at last.
Little Falls herald., 1909-08-20
RETURN OF RI. REV. BISHOP
TROBEC.

st. Cloud Times: Rt Rev. Bishop
James Trobec, who has been spending
the summer at his old home IN
Austria, and at the same time visited
Rome and other places. is on his
return to his diocese at st. Cloud.
The Rt. Rev. Bishop sailed Wednesday
from Cherbourg, France, and will
arrive IN ST. Cloud about August 2Sth
or 30th. A reception will be given
his Lordship on his return. The Rev.
Bishop will be accompanied by his
nephew, Rev. John Irobec, and his
sister, Miss Mary Ann Trobec. Mrs.
Bernlck and daughter Of st. Joseph
will probably sail in the same boat.
Little Falls herald., 1909-08-20
MINNESOTA EDITORS AT STATE;
FAIR.

The Minnesota State Fair will
observe Editorial Day. as well as
''St. Paul Day on Friday, Sept. 10,
as all the editors of the state are to
celebrate on that day by attending the
state fair and visiting its various
points of interest and seeing it
principal attractions In body.
At meeting of the executive COM
mlttee of the Minnesota Editorial
association held IN st. Paul, Wednes-
day. the invitation recently extended
by the board of managers of the state
fair to the editors OF the state was
accepted and Friday of state fair week
settled upon as the day which the
purveyors of news and mvlders Of
public opinion should make the state
fair their convention place.
Little Falls herald., 1909-08-20
BEN BILLSTEIN BREAKS BALL.
PLAYERS LEG.

Cass Lake. Mlnn., Aug. 16.-1n q
game of baseball here Sunday after
noon between. two local teams, Leo
Latontaine, more commonly known as
'Frenchie, had his left leg badly
fractured. The injured man was play
ing second base, when Ben Billsteln
attempted to steal from first. The
ball was thrown to Latontaine, who
in getting it in time to put
his man out. Billsteln made a dive
and slide and struck the baseman
with terrific force, breaking his leg.
When the bone broke the crack could
be heard distinctly all over the
diamond,
Little Falls herald., 1909-08-20

NJ. Jansen aud wife Will leave Mon
day or Tuesday of next week for
Edgely, N. D., where they will make
their future home. Mr.. Jansen has
secured a position with the Standard
Oil company and will haul all the
product of this company which is used
in the territory surrounding Edgely.
Mr.. Jansen has been in dray business
in this city for the past ten years, and
has always commanded an excellent
business, but the new proposition
looks better to him.
Little Falls herald., 1909-08-20
MANY BE9GARS.

The influx Of beggars and takers in
this city of late has been very
potlceable, and as usual considerably
over three, quarters of them are not
deserving of the charity which they
know so we'll how to appeal for.
Tuesday night one was taken in
to custody and lodged in tie county
Jail over night, A number of rings
were found on his person. He was
shown the shortest way out of town
the next morning.
Little Falls herald., 1909-08-20
HAULING 500 COAL.

An average of about 200 cars of
coal and commercial freight week
is being shipped through here over
the Northern Pacific and the L. F. &
d. branch by the 500 road. The cars
are west. bound and are taken onto the
500 road at Glenwood. The N. P.
will most probably haul tor the 500
when the moving OF the Dakotas'
crops is commenced. This will be for
only a short time, however, as the
superintendent OF the Brooten Duluth
branch of the 500 told Chas. Gravel
few days ago that the sink holes
will be filled and the road ballasted
all along the line in week or two,
after which the wheat will be hauled
over that line.
Little Falls herald., 1909-08-20
Ar f 70 j INSANE?
Shut Your Eyes and Grab
Your Ear--Little Game
Of the Alienists

Chicago, Aug. n.-Fullo pub
lication Of a story from New York
about judge who tested q woman s
sanity by having her close her, eyes
and try to put her torefnger on the
tip of her nose. Chicago alienlsts to-
day sald that the scheme was only one
OF many simple devices to determine
whether persons physical organs
replied correctly to mental commands.
Here are a few other simple tests
used by medical men:
+ Close your eyes and make a quick
grab for the lobe OF your ear. Can
you seize 1t, or did you clutch your
hair, pinch your cheek or miss entire.
ly? Better cut out the smokes and
the drinks and tune up.
Stand with your heels and great
toes tight together and then close your
eyes. Can you stand up a minute, or
do you feel dizzy, or are you forced to
open your eyes to keep from fallingP
that's bad. You'd better take good
stiff walk every morning.
Stand with your feat together and
then raise one foot. Can you stand
that way for half a minute with your
eyes closed2 If you can't, you aren't
in tit condition and yonr nerves are
frayed out. Take a vacation and tune
up.
Close your eyes, extend your arms
from the sides and try to bring the
tips of your index fingers together in
front Of you. Try it quickly half q
dozen times and see how many times
you miss.
Now trv a little vocal exercise Inst
q sentence, Round and round the
rugged rock the ragged rascal ran. .
Look at it and then repeat It quickly,
run right through 1T az II it were q
favorite bit of verse.
Or try this one: How much wood
could woodchuck chuck if wood
chuck could chuck wood Or that
old familiar one. ''Peter Piper picked
q peck OF picked peppers; peck of
picked peppers Peter Piper picked. -
If you succeed in that, try The
rat ran over the roof with piece red,
raw liver. ...~...se SIS.
Little Falls herald., 1909-08-20
DIED..

Samuel Newell passed away Monday
night at his home in Randall, follow.
ing threa-years' illness with a COM
plicati0n OF diseases. Eleven children
survive him. The funeral was held
Wednesday afterdnoon at Randall.
The funeral of Nettie Woznlak of
Swan River, who died last Friday
morning, following three weeks Ill
ness with typhoid fever, was held
Sunday afternoon from the Swan
River church.
Deceased, who was % years of age,
had come to this city for a visit with
her sister, Mrs. Jos. Kuffel, but had
not been here long before she was
taken seriously Ill with the disease and
was removed to the home of Mrs. j.
A. Lucia for treatment. Death took
place at the Lucia home. She was a
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. JOS
Wozniak.
Miss Wozniak had during the past
two years taught in the county
schools.
Mrs. J. O. Milne, mother of Rev.
NJ. B. Milne, d1eu Thursday of last
week at the home of her daughter,
Mrs. William Hanna, 9O5 East Second
street. Duluth. Deceased was well
known here, having visited her son on
several occasions while he was pastor
of the local Baptist church.
She IS survived by four grown up
children. They are Rev. NJ. B. Milne
Of Grand Rapids, Wis, Mrs. VIM.
Hanna and Miss Minnie Milne Of
Duluth. and Mrs. j. II. Giffen Of
Little Falls herald., 1909-08-20

1t is said that Swede bought a
tarm and when he paid over the
money the owner told him he would
make him a deed. The Swede refused
to accept the deed saying that he
wanted a mortgage. Il bought a
farm once and took a deed,'' he said,
''but another faller com round wild
q margage and took it, I tank take
margage dis time. Watkins Leader.
Little Falls herald., 1909-08-20

Miss Mabel Olson of Marshall, who
is to be principal in the high school
during the ensuing year, arrived here
Wednesday with her mother, Mrs. D.
Olson, and sister, Miss There's, and
is looking up suitable residence for
the family to reside here.
Little Falls herald., 1909-08-20
SHOULD ORDER COAL NOW

The Northern Pacific and the coal
companies at the head of the Great
Lakes are urging the coal dealers and
heavy consumers of the black diamond
along the N. P. to put in their orders
at one for the winters supply. At
present the company has all its
equipment in use, hauling the coal,
and can give prompt service. Next
week the moving of the wheat crops
Will be commenced. and from that time
on fewer and fewer cars will be in SER
vice to haul coal as they will be needed
for the moving of the wheat crop.
Little Falls herald., 1909-08-20
GIRL DEAD BY WAYSIDf
Dead Body Of Young Norman
Found--Living New Born
Babe in Her Arms

st. Cloud Times, Aug. Frances
Florak, a girl of twenty years old,
was found Friday evening at about I
o clock lying dead by the side OF q
hay stack about three. quarters OF a
mile north of Foley with a new born
baby wrapped IN some of her clothing
IN ner arms. The child was still llv-
ing though Che young mother had
been dead for several days. The
remains were so dishgured and
decomposed that recognition was al
most impossible.
The unfortunate girls home was IN
Morrill, town, Morrison county, north
Of Foley. She had come to the
village some months ago and started
to work for a family. During her
stay she became acquainted with "a
we'll known man who took advantage
of her ignorance and betrayed her.
When her condition became known
she, Of course, could no longer stay
with the family for whom she had
been working and her father refused
to allow her to come home. She
stayed about the village for some
time, and Monday evening she started
IN the direction of her home but was
not seen after. Friday evening man
by the name of John Porter came
along the road and, passing hay
stack which was about -four roads from
the road, he heard the cry of an infant
and at the same time detected bao
stencil. DR.. Freeman, Of Foley,
happening along in his automobile.
and together the two went to the place
where they found the dead girl ano
her infant child. The baby wai
taken to Foley where it was cared fol
and the doctor says it will live. .Ihe
mother must have been dead severa
days.
On the body of the dead girl was
found q bundle Of letters from thu
man VINO betrayed her. These sht
clutched tightly as If clinging to 6
forlorn hope. The remains were
taken to Foley, where intermen,
was made.
Little Falls herald., 1909-08-20

: WANTS ALLEYS CLEANED UP.
Complaints have been filed with
the local health officer of the
condition of some of the alley of the
city, and he threatens to take matters
to the city council and ask that body
to have the alleys cleaned up and the
costs assessed against the properly
responsible for same.
Little Falls herald., 1909-08-20

In letter to a friend Chas. Van
Buskirk of this city states that he had
enlisted in the navy. and that he
made the cruise from San Francisco
to Hampton Roads with the big feet,
and that it was q valuable experience,
although the experiences IN the navy
are various, some pleasant, and others
which could not be termed as such.
Mr.. Van Buskirk has been away from
Little Falls for six years.
Little Falls herald., 1909-08-20
SWIPED NEW SUIT.

A thlrty-two dollar suit, which had
been bought OF NJ. J. Bracke by a
resident of Lincoln and left at the T.
j. Monahan saloon at about 10 O'Clock
Monday evening until he should be
ready to start for home, was ap-
propr1ated by someone that evening
and has not been seen since. The suit
was one OF. the latest fashioned IN light
green. The Size OF it is such that it
would prove Of no use to the possessor
unless he should happen to be little
above the ordinary in weight and
stature,
Little Falls herald., 1909-08-20
RUNAWAY BOY HEADED FOR
IS EAST.

Chief of Police Cannon was notified
last Friday by a letter from Mrs
Buch of Prosser, Washington, that
her 14-year-old son ran away from
home on April 20 last, and has not
since been located, although he ad-
dessed a postal to her from the
B1alnerd postoffice, and the lady asked
that the officer of the law do what he
can to apprehend the youth should he
drift through here. It IS though that
he is headed for the East.