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Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-06-20

and a brain as quick as lightning are
life-saving essentials to big game
hunter.
Most game drops at the first shot
from the rifle of an experienced hunt
er. THE game that makes the story
is the game that's missed" as the
Swahili least coast natives) say, and
there is nothing truer than that say
ing. as far as my experiences go, for
a bad shot nearly ended my trek
little while ago in the Lake country.
was treking between Lake Albert
Edward NYanza and Lake kivu, the
greatest stretch Of hunting ground in
the world. with a caravan OF hun
dred men. We had marched steadily
through the early part of the day and.
now that the merciless white-hot sun
was directly overhead. I called halt
Each member of the caravan threw
himself down in the shade excepting
my shikaree Nick, a boy from the
other side of the continent, a. native
of Senegal. He never rested. and as
he got a percentage Of the ivory we
secured. he never let the sCles Of his
feet grow soft for want Of exercise.
About an hour passed before Nick
same swinging into camp with his
white teeth cleaning like new swords.
| knew BY his smile that there was
something afOOt He walked straight
20 my elephant guns and beckoncd
ne. knew he had struck fresh
spoor (traiD. Selling my arms. |
ssgnaled my gun bearer and struck
out. Nick leading.
n there are any elephants about at
midday. the hunter IS pretty sure 10
make a good bag. for at that time
they rest out OF the direct rays OF
the sun. DOING the hot hours away.
and are easily auuroachcd
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-06-20
A Terrible Battle with Elephants,

After half an hours walk through
grass that was az least 20 feet high.
~ came across a herd Of about
twenty elephants. among which there
we're some fine bull fuskcrs. As ] ex-
pocfed. they we're all resting out Of
the sun. They we're difficult TO get at
on account 81 the thickness Of the
underground. u meant long. pa
tent crawl % a good shooting pest
ton. for 70 shoot AZ anything but
close quarters IN such country meant
that the bullet would 5e detected By
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-06-20

Of industry. His reward is determines
chiefly BY the intelligence which he
applies to his operations.--Nev York
Sun
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-07-08
What is Life?

To this question there are many
answers, most of which are incorrect.
To one man life means power,
place, pride. To another Learning,
facts, dry figures and set phrases.
Still others believe in other ideals.
To each separate brain, life, the joy
of living, signifies a different mean
ing.
In its last analysis, activity under
control Of the will is the fullness OF
life. Every new activity means
broader life. Every time a man
branches out into another line of en-
deavor he practically increases his
life. Life means more to him.
The value of existence to any indi-
vidual is measured by that individ-
ual's activities. The measure of ac-
tivities is their quantity and their
quality.
What are your activitiesa
Sit down with sheet of paper and
a pencil and write them out. Take
the last twenty-four hours, or the last
week, recall in order the affairs that
occupied your waking hours, and
note them accordingly. When you
have finished, consider whether your
activities have been many or few,
good OF bad, useless or useful.
On your sheet Of paper you can
sead exactly what Me means TO you,
what you have made Of life, what
you use your life for. Perhaps you
will have the good grace b "
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-07-08
Scattered Items.

Shores Hunter went to Cooper County
last week prospecting for trade.
Miss Eula Dale. who has been visiting
seven months in Ogden, Utah, with her
sister, Mrs. Osgood, returned home Sat
urday.
Mr.. Claude Hunter, of Washington, is
visiting his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Price
Hunter.
Orville Bridges and sister, of Gleusted,
visited Mr.. and Mrs. ]. B. Schannep and
attended the picnics at Barnett and Yer.
saiIles.
Tom Prices daughters Of Marvin, on
Monday visited Miss Eula Dale.
DR.. Gum and Carl Biersach, while out
driving Sunday near John Shanks, had
a lively runaway. Their team got
frightened, broke the buggy tongue aud
bumped Doc over the dash board, other.
wise the damage was slight
H. c. Daugherty, last week shipped q
car load of lambs to the St. Louis mar
ket. He paid <5X per 100 for what he
bought, and we feel scared that his bank
account was not enlarged any over the
transaction.
The lightning, since the last scattered
items, has been getting in lot Of work.
Brown Bros, with a team, took shelter
under tree-result, one horse killed,
another knocked down and Ton, Brown
was badly stunned for quite . while.
There was tree struck in the yards of
Ed Morris and Cade Sandfords; Mr..
Twitcheil's house was struck and Abe
Driver had young horse killed.
Judge Kidweli's mother, of Oregon, is
visiting him and other relatives ID Nor.
gan.
NJ. Wadell last week lost fine colt
caused by taking milk while the mother
was very hot from work.
While the county last week enjoyed
fine rains In nearly all parts yet there
were spots that did not get enough and
one was around J. W. Kaufman's where
. real good rain would now be appreciat.
ed.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-07-08
County Exhibitors.

am pleased to inform the readers
of your paper that l now have a sup
ply Of State Fair Premium Lists in
my Office for distribution to those who
are interested in making exhibits at
the Missouri State Fair at Sedalia this
fall. Tie State Fair dates are Octo-
Der End to 9Th.
Our State Fair is growing at rapid
rate and the Premium List each year
shows increased premiums and ad-
ditional departments and I hope that
a large number of exhibits will be
made by citizens Of this county.
There is no better opportunity to ad-
vertise the resources of our county
than to make good exhibits at the
State Fair.
The Directors are making special
effort this year for big corn show in
addition to the regular agricultural
exhibits. The premiums for county
exhibits are large and will more than
pay the expense Of getting together a
good exhibit.
LEWIS LUMPEE,
County Clerk.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-07-08
Creed or Deed.

"The day Of creed is passing; the
day of deed is dawning-has dawned
is here. No longer can the church
compel submission to any infallible
statement Of truth or duty. No long
er are men interested in discussing
the conflicting claims Of rival creeds.
Forms are being made subservient to
facts. 1t is not what men say, but
what they strive to do that counts to-
day. We are less interested in your
religious confession than we are in
your altruistic contribution. What
you profess affects only yourself; {;
what you perform has an influence for
good or i'll on all. Look to your
deed"
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-07-08
We have harmed no further partic.
ulars Of Mr.. Thruston's death, which
will be sad news Tor his Morgan
county friends and relatives.


"Don't bother about hexven. You
have no time, if you are properly do
ing your work In this'liie. One world
at time is all that any ordinary per-
son can manage rightly. You have
no right to BE sighting for heaven
hereafter for yourself, when there is
so much Of hell here for other people.
II you do your part in abolrshing the
sorrows Of yosr fellow men you viii
have no time or wish to 'rhapsodize
over the joys Of your heavenly future.
Get to work. Help somebody. Help
everybody you can. Spend your
time in making the world better and
humanity happier and yourself strong
er. The future will certainly bring
to you all that you deserve"
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-07-08

pasture, and from that time until ten
O'Clock the firing squad was kept
busy getting rid Of that $500 worth
Of fireworks, and there surely was q
plenty to suit the crankiest.
The celebration was certainly
thoroughly enjoyed by the vast throng
Of visitors, as well as our home peo-
pie, and it should be a standing sign
that Versailles will celebrate every
time the day rolls around.
Supper at the grounds Monday was
a failure, for the reason that "Young
Man" Curtis, assisted by e. O.
Adams and Jas. Merriott, was in
charge Of the commissary department,
and he had permission to sample what
was in Van Crewson's basket, but for
got which one it was, so they just
kept on sampling all the baskets,
until there was nothing but baskets
left, and all the time Van had his
basket "hid out'' in one of the
stands. Oh! boys, how could you
ever have went and done itp
In the Boys foot race Bev Devinna
won out in good shape.
The float, with Uncle Sam, Miss
Columbia, and the forty-six states,
was certainly handsome outfit, fine
ly decorated, and all, from Uncle
Sam down, were beauties.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-07-08

Much sickness Is reported in this
neighborhood.
Rain 10 needed in this locality.
An ice cream supper Win be given at
Freedom next Saturday night.
Frank Hunter continues TO push work
on his new farm notwithstanding the
warm spell.
". Talbot is reported quite sick.
Measles and whooping cough are re-
porsed throughout the country.
Hsrve Sims is preparing to build q
new dwelling.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-07-08
A Tall Bear Story.

"Why, once, do you know, I
found bear inside a hollow log.
Well, OF course, J couldn't'get at him
to shoot him, and the log was too
heavy to move. l didn't know what
to do. So at last I thought of cutting
four holes in the log, about where the
bears feet eiast be, and j got his
paws sRrotsh Slick. fheh 4 tied \
rope about the log hid made him
walk with it ihto'cah,t. Ahd-lwould
you believe tive had all our food
and all our fuel for the winter out o
that one eal!"-Outing.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-07-08

ashamed when you read the record of
yourself. Perhaps not. At any
rate this simple little test will enable
you to read your own character pretty
closely.
If you mistrust your own judgment
hand over your written record to
some friend and ask him his opinion.
And don't be angry when you hear
it.-Chicago Journal.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-07-08
H. c. THRUSTON DEAD.

We clip the following from the
Kansas City Journal Of July s.:
"Vernon, Tex, July 3.-H. C..
Thruston, known as the Texas giant,
standing seven feet and nine inches
in height, is dead at his home here,
aged II years. One son of four sur
viving is over 7 feet tall.''
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-07-08
Christian EnSeavor Program.
SUNDAY, JULY II, 1909,

SUNDAY, JULY H. ISOV.
Topic-Life Lessons for Me from tn e
Gospel Of John.
Leader-Rosina Curtis.
Song No. Ill.
Song No. s.
Sentence Prayers.
Lesson-John l.l.l3.
Song No. 80.
Roll call.
Scripture Readings-Helen Kisten.
macher. Edna Abell, Ethel Smith, Beat.
rice Kinloch and Eunice Hunter.
Readings ON the Lesson-Marguerite
Price, Helen Moore, Alpha Cline and
Sarah Curtis.
Song No. p.
Collection.
Benediction.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-07-08
The 4th at Versailles.


Monday, July sth, was, taken up one
side and down the other, a success,
and those who put their necks in the
collar and pulled so manfully to make
it success deserve the thanks Of the
community. The day started out
with threatening clouds, but later
cleared up and gave US one Of the
warmest days of the season. Those
engaged in getting up floats for the
parade had hot and tiresome time
of it, but almost on time the show
was started, and the grand display
made was worth all the time and
trouble. All the floats were fine, and
il premium had been offered for the
best, it would have puzzled the judges
for decision. If it had not been so
warm our fashion editor might have
written up description of each but
it was too warm for anything so hot.
The R. N. float was probably the
most handsomely decorated, their
colors, white and purple, looming up
gorgeously, but the, effect of the
decoration was lost to some extent,
overshadowed by the array Of hand
some Royal Neighbors. c. H.
Prices float, with the group of fair
les, was picturesque; the Pepper d.
G. Co. float, with knight in armor
welding the sword of justice, was
emblamatic; the Abel float, with
fine display of his commodities, and
de old man to ring bell, attracted
its full share of attention. The saus-
age machine was real puddin' /; in
fact all were strictly up to date and
would have been no disgrace to the
parade of the Priests Of Pallas, or the
Yelled Prophets parade.
The parade reached the ground be-
fore noon, and band concert filed
in the time until dinner. The music
furnished by both bands was of
high class and thoroughly enjoyed by
the vast crowd.
After dinner invocation was de-
iivered by Rev. w. c. Bewley, the
Declaration of independence read by
Miss Hattie Thorpe, and short ad-
dresses by Revs. w. c. Bewley and
I. Barber, Hon R. F. Walker being
unable, on account of business en-
gagements, to fill his appointment,
which was great disappointment to
many of his old time friends who had
come purposely to hear him.
The amusement committee carried
out its program as far as possible, but
for most of the events there were no
entries, and for this reason they were
called off. Will have to offer heavier
purses in these prosperous times if
you want the boys and girls to exert
themselves.
As most of the autos were not in
racing trim M. Joachimi lined up his
devil wagon and raced against time,
although his machine was not in rae
ing trim either, and made a run of
nine miles in IS minutes, breaking
down when almost at the goal, but
repaired the damage and came under
the wire winner of the trophy.
The crowd on the grounds in the
afternoon was estimated at 1000 to
5000, said by some to be the larg-
est gathering seen here for years,
and, although it was unreasonably
hot, all seemed to thoroughly enjoy
themselves and up to nearly six
O'Clock the majority stayed and en-
joyed the gossip with friends, the
fine music and the pink lemonade.
Then adjournment was had to the
square where the bands gave xh
hours concert, and a fec supper Of
bread, beans and bacon was served
to the hungry multitude Oh the court
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-07-08
Walnut Grove.

Miss Eva Sims, Of Clarendon, Tex,
is visiting her old home.
Claude Hunter, Of -, spent the A,h
At home.
Brooke Todd, Of A-, celebrated II
home.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-07-08

The prize, a box Of handkerchiefs,
went to Mrs. Scott. II the most of
them could have hit the nail as often
as they missed, they would have
made better time.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1909-09-16
EXCHANGE dOssIP.

Those chronic ltickers who are COM
planning OF the heat these days, VIII
soon be- hugging the stove and wishing
ior the return OF the sgood old sum
ner time. Yoakum Herald.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1909-09-16
Komensky Doings.

September l3--Some farmers are
about through picking cotton and
some are busy making hay, while
others are busy hauling corn.
August Kuehn and wife are the
proud parents OF twins since our last,
two princes, the same being baptized
at Moulton Sunday morning.
The farewell dance at the residence
'of John Ungraner Saturday night
near Evansville was very pleasant
affair. Dancing was INDUCED in until
a late hour.
Mrs. Leon Anhich came in from
Vaughn, New Mexico, Sunday after
seven weeks absence She brought
the information that Frank Schober
and wife arc the proud parents OF a
splendid baby girl since August 20.
Congratulations. This makes Mr.. An
trich grandpa for the second time.
Miss Emma Westphal, nurse, came
from Richmond Thursday evening.
She is enjoying months lay of up
to October l, visiting home folks,
relatives and friends.
Franz Ullmann and wife and Henry
Pohler and wife visited the family OF
Joseph Heinrich Jr near Henkhaus
last Sunday.
Mrs. Otto VollSel called on the home
folks yesterday.
Quite crowd from here attended
the free barbecue which was given by
f. j. HajelS at NoYohrad Wednesday
and all had plenty of nice dinner and
jolly time.
Misses Tommie and Emma Haiken-
waelder OF near Whiting spent few
hours with their friend, Miss Mary
Wenske. Emma and Mary Breitchoff
likewise.
We scribe is suffering with a sore
foot at present.
Joseph Heinrich and wife of near
Henkhaus were over visiting her par
ents Saturday and Sunday.
Poisoning caterpillars was the order
of the day the past week.
Miss Hattie Neumann of the Breslau
section was guest of the Misses
Friedrich Sunday.
Ben Stock of Sinner was over here
visiting the Wagner and Pohler fami-
lies Sunday.
Quite a number of relatives as
sembled at the home of Henry West
phal Thursday night. Dainty refresh
ments, such as cakes and ice cream,
was served plentifully. All seemed to
have enjoyed themselves immensely.
Peter Antrich made trip to APP
pelt Hell and Hallettsville Thursday
and Friday.
Joseph Ehler is busy collecting
money for his father, whose residence
was destroyed by fire on Sunday, Sep
TENDER 5, two miles west of Halletts-
vile. No insurance.
GRANDMA's CHuM.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1909-09-16
A Clever Performance.

The Bohemian theatrical per-
formance given at the Opera
House on Wednesday, Septem-
Der 8, was a great success both
Financially and artisticaly The
house was crowded to the doors
and SIG was realized. The en-
tire cast OF characters was we'll
taken, and for amateurs, they
could not be excelled. The play
was called the 1.-The Unfortunate
Number, Three Hundred and
Thirty-three," and the charac-
tiers were as follows: julius. a
young lawyer just married, and
living with his young wife and
his uncle at q summer resort.
julius was former beau of the
Countess Olga. This charcter
was well taken by M. j. Bozka.
Gabrielle, wife of Julius, and
former sweetheart of Count
Otakar, a poor girl, but supposed
to be wealthy by her husband,
Julius. Miss Annie Walls repre-
scented this part and received
much praise for her clever per-
Torrance.
Mr.. j. l.. Faltisek was cast for
the rich uncle of julius, Mamert
Adamek, and this character was
also well taken.
Miss Emily Fischnar came
next as Cecelka, the 16=year-old
daughter of Uncle Mamert, pla-
gueing her father to bring her a
lover on her birthday.
Mr.. j. f. Bozka took the part
of Bedrich, a bank clerk, run
ming away from his creditors,
and in love with every girl he
sees.
Mrs. A. Velfel was the Coun-
tess Olga of the play. and for
mer sweetheart Of Lawy e 1
julius, not living with her hus.
band and waiting to be divorced
Count Otakar was taken by p
p. Faltisek. The count was a
former beau of Gabriela, and en-
deavored to furnish his wife q
reason for obtaining a divorce.
Betuska, m aid to Gabriela
with two sweethearts, was vel
acted by Miss Annie Bozka.
Thos. Husenel1y took the part
of servant to the count, by name
Ferdacek and a sweetheat to Be
tuska.
The character of a Jewish
pawnbroker, miser, was taker
by Frank Condel and was one o.
the best acted parts in the play.
The play was given under The
auspices Of the Catholic Sokol.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1909-09-16
HaIlettsvIIIe News Items

Citizens of Hallettsville and of
the lower part of the county will
donate literally to secure the
railroad which is to connect
Provident City in the southeast
part Of the county, with the Sap.
Preliminary surveys are being
made by Engineers Schlafi and
Johnston.
The jury in the. case of Patton
& Schwartz VS.. T. G. Hill for
$500 commissions in real estate
deal failed to agree and was dis
charged. The case went to trial
last Tuesday.
Frank Seidel, recently adj
judged insane, has been taken to
the asylum at Austin by Sheriff
Noble, accompanied by H. j.
Strunk, president of the Layaca
County National Bank.
Mr.. Marcus Schwartz an d
bride, after an extended wedding
trip to the Catskill and Adiron-
dack mountains and other points,
came home Sunday, arriving Fri
day at New Orleans by steamer
from New York. Since their re-
turn they have been kept very
busy receiving congratulations
and best wishes,
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1909-09-16

T4osn chronic ittrlrars who nra com
,,iaini1., ~ the heat these DAYS. vii
soon ~ hnge'irg IN stoy . md wiebine
III. tbe rel,,sn e. M iioood oid enn,.
mo-. si,ne -yoal,um Herald.
o
Tbisis the way the HaIlettsvilIe Herald
advertisement IN the Herald will not
break You up and VIII be the means OF
adding many dollars To your sales
o o
m vol, Ioen t.our hoos in n non ali tho
iin,e don't ex1,aci Ia make any world
,stonndins nrofite Tho 6og is n natu-
rsi s.over a,,d fatte,e bast ,vRen o1lowed
plentv Of exercise and onportunity to
forage. Farm. and Ranch
o. o
are now in the making. Select your
seed in the field and save only the best
improving the quality OF the cotton
crop IS largely dependent upon the seed
winch makes the cotton plant arm
ana hanch.,
O.
We heard the question discussed
the past week, ''Who is the meanest
man in YoakumY'' Each person had
nm answer, but The Times man was
awarded the lemon. His answer was,
1.-THE ablebodied man who is sup
ported by his wife. 'i-Yoakum Times
W. i,,o,, .i,;s doas not bit onyo,a
IN SINNER.
some woman VINO clalns 10 nave
oeen married zen Yeacs writes 70 the
Fost-DlspAlcll lllae sne loNSs iler nome
anu would rainier stay WIN her nus
panu, cnliuren, DOCKS ana chieke en-
man 10 nave lhe nnesI c,otnes Ia ~
Louis ana y ticNeI AROUND .he worlu;
Whuu packnulnpefISni olu-l4shlolieu
alsler she must De'--dousloh fost'
Sheis the kind that rocks the cradle
and rules the world.
Inc Hempsteaa news gives the loi-
loving good ADVICE 10 onlId up a
town mere can DE round no petter
way than by giving our business men
our enVire ana exclusive patronage
me more We help eaen other' lhs more
we help the town You shouiu MOI
make your money from people ana
Then send W 70 foreign concerns iol
80 lli.t1 car. ne, non$et hl none ,sll
s2p''lS heop'c ny une@ ~ noV hSel
Nn Y, 'ney want mere we pelleye una'
r ntea'15si sileE never inquire iuf ~
we tnlilN ou. business s;Is, men vty te
needed in y tirsf.eIo ssi store . T Sras
TT 80. -. III 49,. -. :. >,
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1909-09-16
Cold Storage Notice.

Beginning Sunday, September
10, our cold storage vaults will
not be opened after 10 O'Clock a.
m. All persons concerned, please
take notice. F.. p. LUCK,
A. G. LICHEY.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1909-09-16

The North Pole is evidently even a
worse summer resort than some of those
nearer home DR.. Cook stayed only
two days
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1909-09-16

Window glass and putty at
schlottman Drug Co.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1909-09-16

II you keep your hogs in pen oil the
lime, don't expect to make any world
astounding profits. The hog is u natu
raj grazer and fattens best when allowed
plenty of exercise and opportunity to
forage. Farm. and Ranch.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1909-09-16

Thisis the way the HallcttsvlIe Herald
puts it,; "nhe cost Of a neatly displayed
advertisement in the Herald will not
break you up and will be the means Of
adding many dollars to your sales"
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1909-09-16

The seed for the next crop OF cotton
are now in the making. Select your
seed in the field and save only the best
Improving the quality of the cotton
crop is largely dependent upon the seed
which makes the cotton plant Farm
and Ranch.
The Southern farm gazette. (Starkville, Miss.) 1895-1909, 1909-09-18
THE POULTRY YARD
\ the Product Of tnsantary Conditions
some Remedies Of or Less Efficiency.

up fine ia a trough. pour clean water
on IL Let the chickens drink no
other water. keep It fresh AID clean.
Then in extremely bad cases take
. 3 cents worth OF calomel. divide into
three equal doses. put In bran and
mix with sour milk Give one dose
OF 1t week cay one dose Monday.
then on Tuesday give ono heaping
teaspoon OF table soda in bran or
meal mixed With sour milk. This Is
for - hens
UNCLE 10