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Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1909-01-07

bed for so long whole and sprang
stairs had no consciousness of
any pain or difficulty in walking. My
mind was filled with q horror of /
knew not what was one great fear
was just in time 10 see Dr. Fawcett
taking one of the Chippendale chairs
through the open window to am auto
mobile which stood In the driveway
outside, "a very large touring car The
day was rainy and rubber blankets
were attached TO the seats. He GOV
cred the chair with one OF these. and
as he raised the edge To thrust it in 1
saw that the car was loaded with fur.
niture. under the blankets / was on
the point of CRYING out when it DC
CURED TO me that Or Fawcctt was
failed in that trust | should fail in
my soul-search So returned to my
room and again simulated sleep In
few minutes he returned and com
handing me TO awake said that at
last he was satisfied with my progress,
and that all that was required was 10
clear the way OF any maferiaists so
that my affinity might appear He
said that The way was blocked by two
dark persons who seemed in his
visions To reside near a gate. a porter
and his wife he said They must be
r..,lcd aw..v n,eut;pupd am. t,nrter
and he told me to order him and his
wife to some distant part of he place,
on some pre'cxt or other and did
SO, sending a maid TO them Then he
left me. declaring tina, now my affinity
would surely appear But he did moi,
come. and after awhile realized with
humiliation that had been duped,
that the doctor had stolen the chair;
which We're very valuab le and taken
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1909-01-07

papers, in which he claimed to find
and bring together soul-mates. sent
for him. and he said 1T was through
hypnotism that he worked. and that
must submit my mind to his in order
to accomplish results allowed him
to try several times TO put me to
sleep. but he did not succeed. l felt
not the least bit of influence from his
sugge stions He said it was because
antagonized him in my thoughts.
and that | must give my mind wholly
up To his-that is. | must believe In
he did He said that even il should
see him apparently commit murder
l should distrust my own eyesight.
knowing that it would be impossible
for him 10 do a wrong OF any kind.
l'ntii reached that state of trust he
said. my desires would never be salts
fed. but should be as soon as | had
attained it, So yesterday pretended
10 fall asleep beneath his hands. held
my eyes fast shut even when he
pricked me with a pin on tho arm.
though it hurt me a good deal. and
drew long, deep breaths as if ! We're
really unconscious Presently rea-
lized that he had left the room, but
expected him back Immediately, and
so lay quite still hoping that some
how he would be able, now that
obeyed him so implicitly. 10 bring me
my, fntnrp husband But after a long
while heard noise that frightened
me. for ii came from the curo room
beneath my OWE. and knew my
brother was away and would be furi
GUS if anybody should go in there in
his absence, especially my doctor,
whom he disliked greatly, and in
stantly I felt the conviction that it
was the doctor. forgot that ! was
sick and had been unable to leave my
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1909-01-07
The unexpected.

The Judge was about to paas sen.
tence upon the condemned man.
In view of certain contingent cir.
cumstances," ne said. I'm inclined to
treat you with leniency"
A yelled woman who was sitting at
a little distance suddenly burst into
tears.
Are you the prisoners wife," his
honor inquired.
The woman could only nod
Il think that in view OF all these
mitigating influences" the judge re-
sumed. Il will fix three years"
The yelled woman suddenly gasped
1T amt half enough. Judge; it amt
half enough!" she wildly shrieked.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1909-01-07

them away shivcred with horror
of what would happen II my brother
should find it out. find ont that my
doctor. against whom he had warned
me. bad done such "A thing AS he was
the only stranger who had been here
that day, of course he would he sus
pected as soon as the theft was dlS-
covered | must send this suspicion
astray Again ran down 10 the
crrio room. but now 1t was locked.
and saw that DR. FaWcett must have
had a false key wrapped the first
heavy thing | could find in cloth 10
dead.n the sound OF breaking glass.
went outside. broke the window,
raised it and got back safely TO my
room knew my brother would not
he home until late at night, and probA
BY would ROT look into the curio room
at III! before refining. merely making
sure. as he always did that the door
was tasi Then the next morning he
would think the theft was committed
in the night When the bell rang just
IA while ago | could not bear tho
iHvu2hl Oh Iii''tihs again .h"e '""
who
Dr Furnivall turned his eyes from
her to the Infatuated brother and she
stopped speaking al once.
Don't be harsh with her the doc
tor whispered She is diseased, not
herself, ANA no more ~ be blamed
Than a lunatic Gel a good doctor for
her The tact hat She can walk when
in excitement is hopeful"
The Norihbrook Downs chief % po-
lice recovered the chairs and cap
tuFeu the thief just as he was taking
a steamer for Europe But the dis
grnntled officer never was satisfied
With his disposal Of the case IT WIS
another man hat he wanted.
eeopVrghi lts hy w q chapman.)
Copyright in Great Eritain)
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1909-01-07
LANE BACK PRESCRIPTION

TIL, increased use OF ~Toris" for
lame back and rheumatism is causing
considerable discussion among the
medical fraternity. Ii is an almost in
fallible cure when mixed with GER
Tain other ingredients and taken prop
erly The following formula is etfec-
i've. TO one-half pint OF good
whiskey add one ounce Of Toris Com
wound and one ounce Syrup Sarsapa-
lila Compound. Take in tablespoon
tnl doses before each meal and be-
fore retiring"
Toris compound is a product Of the
,,horatories Of the Globe Pharmaceu-
,ica, Co.. Chicago, but 1t as we'll as the
other Ingredients can be had from any
good druggist.
ais IDEA OF GETTING WORK.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1909-01-07
ADVICE TO THE AUTHOR

Every once in awhile the birds
would reverse and land on limb in
stead of a branch. This is perfectly
legitimate A two-footed fowl pos
sessed of wings has right to rest on
either limb or branch.
The sun was also shining, dotting
its shadows and forming tiny check
cred boards on the soft and messy
turf below And why shouldn't the
sun shine There We're No clouds in
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1909-01-07
pren,red Tor the Worst.


Gov. John A. johnson of Minnesota,
who had many supporters for the Dem
ocratic nomination for president. was
asked what his attitude on the matter
was.
Why he said, Il can best explain
my attitude by telling you about q
man / knew out west who went to
town one night and imbibed very free
" at the various bars.
He was weaving an uncertain way
homeward along the road when he al
most ran into large rattlesnake that
was coiled in the road and ratified ON
inously He looked at the snake for
. moment and then drew himself up
as we'll as he could. II you are going
to strike, strike, drat ye. he said. You
will never find me better prepared. 4"
Saturday Evening Post.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1909-01-07

the sky to prevent its effnlgent rays
from penetrating the atmosphere, and.
as far as the shadows and checkered
boards were concerned. the trees We're
responsible because their foliage inter
rupted the focus of the sunlight
This kind of logic can be contin
ued indefinitely in nature description
With all due respect We recommend Il
to noyelists DESTROYS of increasing the
length of their books, 1t Will prove Of
special Significance TO all authors re
ceiving compensation al 80 much q
word
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1909-01-07
eIectrjcjty,s eeoinninas.

The term electricity was derived
from the Greek word meaning amber.
Electricity itself is earliest described
by Theophrastus 1921 %. CD and Pliny
90 A. d.. who mention the power Of
amber to attract straw and dry leaves.
DIR. Gilbert Of Colchester, physician to
Queen Elizabeth (1540-16O3) may be
considered the founder of the science.
As he appears to have been the first
philosopher who carefully repeated the
observations of the ancients and APP
piled to them the principles of philo-
sophical Investigation.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1909-01-07
Cut or m idis Prime.

That the negro residing in the north
has the fondness for euphonious words
regardless of their meaning-that
characterizes his brother In the south
was illustrated by remark overheard
few days ago.
Two colored women stood chatting
at the corner of Eighth avenue and
One Hundred and Twenty-fifth street.
One of them. ostentatiously clad in
mourning. said with doleful shake
of the head in reply to . query from
the other:
Vas, he died in de height Of his
zenith" Washington Star.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1909-01-07
Hen Lavs Euua on Table.

A resident OF the village Of leighton
eng . has !. hen which always lays
her eggs either on the Kitchen table
a peculiarly appropriate place-or In
one Of the beds In the house. When
the house door Is shut and the bird
wants to lay an egg 1t PAGES back
wards and forwards until the door Is
opened.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1909-01-07
Mu.t Furnlsh inducements.

4 stsdy of longevity is responsible for
the startling statement that man ought
20 live forever At present there are
not enough inducements to make ever
lasting life on earth desirable. The
scientist must ind way of guaran
teainR a living as we'll as life.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1909-01-07
Salesman Cannot Be Taught How TO
Sell Goods.

The evening class which has been
started in Forty-frst street school
to teach young women how to sell
goods was the subject of discussion at
a luncheon resort in the dry goods
district, and al one table. where only
elderly men sat, the plan caused some
amusement. One veteran said: 1T
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1909-01-07
How's This?

We oYsr One Hundred Dollars Reward Tor any
Jaw Of tntarrh that cannot br cured by Halls
CAtArrt Cure.
.. CHENEY n co.. Toledo. o.
VIZ. tho undcrsieIfs have known y y cheney
far tho last u years and believe him perfectly hon
Orablr In all business transactions aud npnnriuii.'
eblr '" carry ni' any obligations made by his rn
WAIDiSG, kissAs 4 NAtiyis
Wholesale ipr,pxistH inr,lo a.
Wnl'st NtHrrh Cure IA taken informally. acting
directly upon the blood and mrois surfaces ut ti,o
etstrin testimonials ~nt free. Price ~ cents ~
epttlr sold by all Druggists
LAKE llnlIs FAmily Iills Tor constlprtlo Ion.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1909-01-07
phiIosonhicsl.

The only woman that any man will
acknowledges as his superior is his
mother Therefore 10 be truly appre-
ciatcd every woman should have .
son. A husband knows. too. when his
wife is wonderful, but something keeps
husband from saving 80 Makes him.
look less wonderful and has not
proper ever Exchange.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1909-01-07
Scheme That Holds Out Possibility Of
Increased EmoIument
II was an ideal day in April

II WIS All IUedI Ud! III i1TII "
The birds were fitting from branch
to branch. Why shouldn't the birds
fiit from branch to branch? In the
first place they needed the exercise,
and in the second place feathcred
biped is supposed 10 move around a
great deal.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1909-01-07
Thankful He isn't Rich.

One Adam Croaker is enjoying the
l'melight of the following paragraph
Il am thankful am not millionaire.
do not, however. claim any special
credit. II seems to run in the fam
lily have traced the history OF the
Croaker family back to the jumping
on place and find there has not been
q wealthy one in the whole bunch, and
the records show that there has never
been duke or count who tried to
break in.'-Atlanta Constitution.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1909-01-07
Waitina for His Little Airship.

The birds were flying south. Pres.
entity they espied lone robin perchec
on lofty limb.
Come on" they cried, land join the
bunch"
But the robin perked his head ON
one side and shook it vigorously.
What are you waiting for" they
cried.
I'm waiting" replied the robin.
FOR one of these daily little airship
chappies to blow along and then meb
by can sneak ride"
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1909-01-07
a Renefactor Of the Race.

man has invented contriyance
by means Of which a wornan's waist
can be fastened in the back by simply
pulling a string The husbands union
should send him an engrossed reso
luton OF thanks
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1909-01-07
poo. Bred Tor use.

The bull dog used 10 drive cattle.
ana wa. trained to meet the rushes Of
his enormous charges by gripping them
in their most vulnerable spo'-'he
nose Thus in time he became known
AS the bull dog The dachshund Is q
German dog. and as his name indl
Gates when translated. was used for
hunting badgers Hence his name
badger dog
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1909-01-07
q Prayer.

4, God. II thy will be SO. enrich the
tims to come with smooth-faced peace:
With smil!ng plenty; and fair prosper
0As 6ays.-aAAkespsare.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1909-01-07

HE Mort h brook
Downs chief of po-
lice and the detec-
tive jumped from
the trolley car and
fastened up the
wide and beautiful
driveway which led
to the j. b. Towne
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1909-01-07

VS. sELa .tNs AID TRAPS cmEAr
& buy Fllf- 4 Hides Write for ca,aIog ln5
y W Hide 4 Fur Co, Minneapolis MINI
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1909-01-07
Hls IpEA oF oerrlNo WORK.

Kind Old Lady-Have you ever
made an effort to get work?
Beggar-Yes, ma'am. Last month
got work for two members of my fam.
lily, but neither Of them would take it,
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1909-01-07

II 10 better to desire the things that
We have. than to have the things that
we desire Henry van Dyke.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1909-01-07
Fairly Warned.

An old Quaker. not careful of the
teachings Of his faith. was discov-
cred by his wife kissing the cook be-
hlnd the door. But the Quaker Was
not disturbed.
Wife said he. gently. IF thee
doesn't quit thy spying. thee will make
trouble IN the family"
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1909-01-07

Feet Arhe--i'.e Allen. f.s,t-s.a..
over DuUtesi Refuse limitations send f,I
IRE" trial package ~. Dimstca ~ Roy X
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1909-01-07

riLEs sIHED ~ q To DAYS.
PAZD OINTMENT IL Guaranteed n. cur. uny en- y
~ Itching Blind, bleeding I'rutrudnx Files il
I. Il, ~ days Ut money refunded ~.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1909-01-07

Long before woman acquires any
jewels She likes 10 worry for fear they
may be- stolen
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1909-01-07

II Your eyes nchc with a srnarting, burn.
ing sensation Ms. Pi.ITII1S EYE SALNt.
All druggist -nr Howard Bros. Buffalo, y y.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1909-01-07
Foresight.

Foresight is where We are abb" to
binder into success without looking
surprised puck
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1909-01-07

ina. ply Ix. SSH ssSno aSISlsE
the signature Il !. W. crow. Used the World
over To Cure . Cold in One Lay. 2c.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1909-01-07

You may be Just IS happy ~ yos
axe 70 see anybody else.-RcoeFt
Bur-
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1909-01-07
Another instance

Hazing has been forbidden in the
University OF Nebraska.
So was apple eating in the Garden
OF Eden.-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1909-01-07

To plead that anything Is excnsable
10 TO admit that IT is wrong -l'issot.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1909-01-07

AZ Q result OF marriage woman
always loses her maiden name. but
man frequently loses his identity. too
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1909-01-07
Good Work.

Ills brains earn him his living
Rats, I've read his stuff In all the
magazines, and there's no sense In any
Of N
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1909-01-07
A Distinction.

When Bill Burns first struck Wash
ington ne stopped at one Of the hotels.
Finding the expense would not be SO
great at boarding house. he packed
up his belongings and set forth.
A couple Of weeks afterward, MUIR
ply of the Athletics said he heard he
was living at boarding house.
You heard wrong replied Bill.
I'm boarding In a boarding house,
Washington Star.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1909-01-07
QUICK :. MINK

Il know IL. but think how smart hs
10 TO &c, 1t in all the magazines?"
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1909-01-07

Produce Much Iron.
The Ural and Siberia produce Sa7s
40 tons Of iron each year.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1909-01-07

Many man with wheels thinks he
10 the whole political machine
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1909-01-07
he Wanted to Get > Fair start.

He Wanted to Get . Fair Start.
An old citizen, who had been hen.
pecked all his life. was about to die.
His wife felt it her duty to offer him
such consolation as she might, and
said: John. you are about to go, but
! will follow you"
Il suppose SO. Manda.' said the old
man. weakly. but SO far as am con
cerned, you don't need to be in any
blamed hurry about t."-Argonaut.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1909-01-07

We n.y. CMEA M-wMl'Tf: ron ImIc 8,
Miller a Holmes ST. Paul MINI.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1909-01-07

You mas eil @llat woman u
but that your aait-
The Delta independent., 1909-03-19
Electric Light Man Weds.

Mr.. Ebert Domain Blodgett, of
Delta and Miss Jane Lee Hale of
Atkinson, Nebraska, were united in
marriage at the home of the brides
parents, Mr.. and Mrs Fielden l. Hale
in Atkinson. on Tuesday, March 9th,
1909
The bride and groom arrived at
Delta Tuesday. where they are at
home to their friends, living at present t
at Singleton's.
Mr.. Blodgett is one of the Delta
Electric Light company, a popular
young citizen who has figured strongly
in tie growth of the city and its i'm
provements, and he is being earnestly
congratulated on returning with his
charming bride.
The Delta independent., 1909-03-19
Loads of the Cartwright orchard

Loads of the Cartwright orchard
heaters are going out every day, to
equip orchards against frost :nazar
should frost threaten danger to the
fruit crops later on. The heater is be-
ing turned out by machinery now in
large numbers and is considered one
of the best so far invented. 1t is
home invention and home mnnufact-
ured, both of which are in its favor.
MIR. and Mrs. Albert Girst, while
driving near the state bridge last
Thu sday afternoon, were thrown fro
the buggy in which they were riding
and dragged some distance before the
fractions team could be subdued. Mr..
Girst succeeded in refining them into
a telephone pole and stopping them
before greater damage was done. A
few bruises were the only injury sus-
tained, though the escape from serious
accident seemed quite miraculous.
Paul Wilson made these sales this
week: The 80 acres belonging to Mrs
M. B Smith, on Rogers mesa. located
just east of the Greenwood ranch, was
sold to C. w. Daniels, of Pueblo, who
will at once have it brought to a high
state of cultivation. This is fine land
and will make the new owners money.
The other sale was the Herman Ben
dix forty on the same mesa which was
sold to c. E. Clark, of Denver, for
consideration of 81, ,0)0 This is well
known piece of land and is bargain
at the price named. Hotchkiss Herald.
The Delta independent., 1909-03-19
Entitled TO Tomb Stones.

Every Union soldier of the Civil
War is entitled to neat government
tombstone free of all charge, and the
Delta G. A. r. Post will order them at
once if persons have such dead friends
in the Delta cemetery. Send the SOL
dier's name, date of birth and death.
and State. Regiment and Company
in which he served. Send this infor-
nation at once to X. J. Coffey.
Quartermaster of Delta G. A. r. Post.
The Delta independent., 1909-03-19

George Wilson, who has been spend
ing the winter at Colorado Springs,
came up this week and will put in the
summer at his ranch near Eckert.
A. R. King of Delta was a Denver
visitor last week. He is figuring with
the Denver Mantel & Tile Co. for
fine mantel and fireplace work for his
home.
Mrs. A. R. King and daughter called
on the Denver Mantel & Tile Co., of
Denver this week where she is select
ing fireplace goods for her home in
Delta.
w. j. Hall and wife of Minneapolis
are spending this week with Mr..
Halls sister, Mrs. C. A. Merrill and
looking after their ranch interests near
Eckert.
l have sold my business and would
request anyone knowing themselves in
debted to me to please call and settle
at once.
6-2t A. E. PENLEY,
We are glad to note that Delta is
still agitating the Beet Sugar Factory.
Keep boosting. You are certainly en-
titled to one and we hope you will win
out Crawford Chronicle
The Delta Land Company sold this
week 80 lots on Grand Avenue aud
Howard Streets, Delta, to Miss New
for consideration of $4,000. They
were the property of j. G. Smith.
One sometimes meets men who are
so suave, so pleasant and delightfully."-
entertaining, that one almost forgets
and takes his hand off his pocket-book
while they engage him in conversation.
Fred Newland arrived last Friday
from Everett. Washington, to attend
the funeral of his father, James New
land. He will spend some time with
his sister, Mrs. Welch before returning
to Everett.
Mrs. D. w. Mcintyre, who was
visiting her sister, Mrs. C. E. Mower
of Delta, returned to her home near
Crawford last week. Miss Claire
Mower, her niece, accompanied her for
short visit.
By error the INDEPENDENT stated
last week that James L. Welch was
ill with pneumonia. The item became
confused with another. We are pleased
to state that Mr.. Welch is hale and
hearty at 7s.
DIR. Hick is now convalescent and
will leave for Glenwood Springs as
soon as he is able to travel. The baths
and absolute quiet will no doubt greatly
aid in his restoration. Mrs. Hick will
accompany him.
Meeting tonight to plan beautify-
ing Grand Avenue. All residents of
Grand Avenue are requested to meet
tonight at the town hall at 7:30, to
consider parking that street and set
ting out shade trees.
There is talk now that the old Delta
canning factory will be put in first
class shape for operation this season
This is as it should be. There isn't a
reason on earth why the Delta factory
should longer remain idle while those
at other points in the county are busy
making money and taking care of fruit
which would otherwise be lost, now
that personal barriers between the
first stockholders have been removed.
Can we can? You bet we canl