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The newspaper., 1909-06-11

boys and girls we're sent out from
the eighth grade, rightly equipped
for the greater life that lays be-
fore them. The personnel of the
faculty are as follows: William
Melcher, principal; f. d. Smith.
grammer grades; Mellia Davidson.
intermediate; Grace Harding,
primary; and J. S. Wright. Pan
mel school. The school board
consists of three members, with
official positions as follows: T.
w. Odem, president; DR.. c. A.
Hadsell. secretary and Miss Cor
nellia M. Johnson, Treasurer.
The religious element that is
always essential to give the moral
balance to community is here
well presented. The leading
denominations have a large fol-
lowing here, particularly so in the
case of the Methodist Episcopal
and the Baptist. The congrega-
tions of these two churches are
up in the hundreds. and the
Sunday school classes show the
The newspaper., 1909-06-11

signs of effective growth. The
Baptists have recently erected an
edifce for services that would
stand out creditably as a good
specimen of the art of the archi-
tect and workmanship of the
builder. in any city four times the
size of this thriving place.
Social organizations have kept
pace with the others. All the
leading orders are represented in
the social life, and at their
separate meetings show out strong
in numbers and enthusiasm.
The newspaper., 1909-06-11

his aide have nothing to do
but their customary duty-to
cover the territory frequently. as
a matter of form, and to divide
his time by extending hearty
greetings to friend and stranger
alike, and to impart any informa-
ton that may be required. The
town government is conducted on
such lines that the taxes here are
reduced to the minimum. I'm
provements for the welfare of the
community are made regularly;
but they are of that class that are
forced by the increasing demands
of the populace-safe guarding
the health and wealth of the
people.
Cedaredge is wholesome,-is
good from every view point.
Nature has not committed one
commission in supplying the re-
sources that are vital to the health
as well as wealth of her people.
Water and fuel are in abundance.
For domestic use and irrigation
the supply of water is inexhaust-
ible. Two hundred lakes and
reservoirs are located on the
Grand Mesa. mountainous
plateau close by. upon which
originates numerous mountain
streams arising from melting
snow. Grand Mesa and its variety
of attraction is the summer mecca
of hundreds of Coloradoans, who
are fascinated by its fishing and
hunting. and by its natural posi-
tion as a resort for a summer
vacation. The United States fish
hatchery is located here and the
lakes ahd streams are we'll stocked
with FISH for the followers of
Isaac Walton. Bear are found in
the foothills. while deer, elk and
grouse are plentiful in all the
mountains.
In Cedaredge a piping system
has been introduced for the
delivery at the homes of the
people of the best OF mountain
spring water. Alkali or no other
impurities contaminate this water.
The newspaper., 1909-06-11

lacking to give to the man that
tolls a larger percentage of re-
compense for time and labor ex-
pended in this valley, that can be
secured any place else.
Little bee hives of industry, in
the matter of enterprising and
modern hamlets mark the geo
graphy OF the place. Cory, Aus
tin and Eckert are three thriving
specimens OF the new type of vii
lagos, while Cedaredgc, the large
town OF the valley, is the pride
of all.
Cedaredge is remarkable for
many things. The selection of
the site for the metropolis of the
valley was happy one; the situ-
alton perfect in every detail. Ma
ture here pays strict attention to
all the wants of man. and man as
sociating with man has taken ad-
vantage of all at their command.
Soil. water and climate of the best
kind makes substantial founda-
tion for a coming city. Cedar
edge is the heart center OF the
valley. and all public roads. kept
IN the best of condition and which
would be a credit to a matured
eastern district, leads like veins
TO ihetownship of Cedarcdge.
Close unto 600 people constr
tu,e the life of. the place. Its
growth has had none of the. c.mush-
room tendencies. 1t was natural
and came on the attractiveness
and merits OF the resources that
was and is here. apparent to any.
Its business life increased on the
same lines and today material
health is strikingly shown in the
separate records OF its business
houses. Not line OF activity in
a commercial sense is absent; and
each and everyone of them real
izes in their daily transactions the
spirit and letter of the place. Hon.
csty and capability are two strong
factors. that are part and parcel
of the affairs Of the day. Among
the business houses may be cited
a successful bank having all the
facilities of financial institution
The newspaper., 1909-06-11

pool and billiard halls. one with
bowling alley attached; an up-to-
date drug store. neat butcher
shop. a livery complete in all
ways. having on hand the best
stock and travelling vehicles. a
credit to the place; two progress
sive real estate firms. types OF the
best in that line. two barber shops,
modern to the day. and an enter
The newspaper., 1909-06-11

No saloons mar the perfect
peace of the community. Crime
is unknown here. For years a
we'll built Jail has stood without a
tenant. and for many years a
justice of peace has deemed his
office almost misnomer; for
where crime does not present
itself, the offices of a peace officer
Is at cbb. The town marshal and
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1909-01-25
SOMETHING NEW TO pERsIANs.
Power Of electricity f.,oaished Sub
-..s Of the Snlh.

While sOiourning recently al ShlraZ.
Persia. on business corrected with an
overland Telegraph. AZ Englishman
was VISITED Is! Persian noble who
had g., -iyed a paralylic stroke in his
LEFT hou der and arm. lie said he had
beet. t..4 that there were magicians
in the west who cured I'll diseases by
the aid Of this fire" (elsctficityi. The
Englishman. having moderated the
Persian's expectations by remarking
that The statement was an exaggera.
ton. had a powerful battery prepared.
To the two poles Of the battery cop
per wire was attached. and at the ex-
tremity Of each wire a damp sponge.
The Persian was invited TO grasp one
in the hand OF his paralyzed arm.
Timidly complying. he was as
tonished to feel DO sensation. Wait
a moment. said the Engilshman. and
elapsed the other sponge Dn the man ;
shoulder With a leap and a yell he
bounded out OF the room, amid the
laughter u the officials.
The shock effected a partial cure. but
the frightened man refused TO submit
10 q second application. declaring that
he would far sooner suffer the
paralysis
Another Persian. whose curiosity
conqu, red his fear. while examining
the battery touched one Of the ter
minais % the machine. As he felt no
sensation. he laid his hand on the 9th
F. terminal 4 sudden yen and a
backward jump Were the result. The
man vas afterusrd heard telling his
companions that he lad been bitten
By the evil one.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1909-01-25
LEGAL DECISIONS
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Liability Of Heirs for Breach Of
Marriage Promise Promisor in the
ease OF Johnson :. Levy. AZ Southern
Reporter, &c. and AZ Ia. 422, having
seduced plaintiff under promise OF
marriage. was Killed by her father on
his refusal TO mary her II was al
legged that a demand had been made
on promisor TO comply with his on.
easement 10 marry plaintiff and he
had refused. The Supreme Court Of
Louisiana held that. as a result OF
the putting In default the obligation
to marry which could have been full
filletl by the Obligor alone. became
merged In the obligation to respond
In damages for the noniulfillment.
This obligation 10 respond in dam
ages. having been merely incidental
to the others. became the sole obi
CATION left Of the contract. and being
susceptible OF fulfillment by another.
as well as by the obiigor. was en-
forceabie against the heirs Of the lat.
ter. The liability therefor was fixed.
and. the damages demanded being
.reeoenized by tlfe law Of Louisiana as
actual and compensatory. there was
no reason why they should not be re-
covered IN the same manner as dam
ages to person ami property.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1909-01-25
THE WHITE HAT
At OPERA HOUSE
WAYNE MUSICAL COMEDY CO.,
WILL OPEN THREE NIGHT EN-
GAGEMENT ToNiGT, WITH
WEDNESDAY MATINEE.

The White Hat the newest OF
comica musical plays presented by
tho Wayne Musical Comedy Co. s
carefully selected company OF sing.
ing comedians AMI sparkling sou.
bretts, is to be the attraction at the
Cairo opera house for three night
engagement commencing tonight.
The play with its deity constructed
comedy, abundance Of song hits, bril-
liant dialogue and rapid fun, promises
that there will be no duh moments
aud that the audience will be kept
busy with laughter and applause dur
ing the action of the piece. The com
pany is headed by Fred Wayne. En-
NETT O'Connor, Harry Gribbon, Chris
Allworth. Doris Hardy. Aimee Ira.
Wis, Loretta Marshall and Edity Car
Isle A large chorus of pretty girls
add zest to the performance. Prices
Is, rs, 80, so cents. Ladies free Mon,
day night. Special matinee Wednes-
day. Seats on sale Monday $50 a. M.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1909-01-25
Railroad lakes Old Ticket.

A railroad ticket. issued in 1869.
was rendered the conductor by pas
senger on train No. g. which left Pitts.
burg for the east al $3.50 O'Clock the
other evening. says the Pittsburg Dis
patch. The ticket was issued by the
Louisville & Lexington. OF Mexican
Railroad Company. and read: Good
for one ftrst-class passage between
Cincinnati. O.. and Washington. n. c."
il was so worn with age. however
that great difficulty was experienced
In decipherlng the full name OF the
railroad
The conductor telegrabhed to the
superintendent Of passenger transpor-
tation at Philadelphia for instructions
and was advised 10 honor the ticket.
which. in all probability. will be placed
in a frame as relic Of the post-bsL
lum DAYS.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1909-01-25
MOUND CITY, I'LL.

Jan. "a, 1909.

| Jan. a. 1909.
! Mrs, w II. Beverly was a Cairo Wis
itor Saturday.
! j. NJ. Hunsacker NJ Vienna passed
through thee ity Sa urday en- rounte
To Cairo.
Mis- Georgia Calvin returned to her
home at Levings Saturday after a
few days visit with her sister. Mrs
George Schiller, Jr
/ Geo r. Martin made business
trip to Cairo Saturday
Mr.. and Mrs. ID. H. Mills enter
tanned Mr. and Mrs. G. G. Carlton and
little daughter of Cairo Saturday and
Sunday,
Gus Reichcrt of Levngs was in the
city on business Saturday.
Mrs A. Goodman of Chicago. is the
guest of Mrs. Geo Eichhorn this
week.
Capt James Bartlcson of Olmsted
was a business caller here Saturday.
MI John Armstrong who has en-
ployment at Carnak spent Sunday
with his family on Third street.
are the guests of the latter's parents
Rev and Mrs. w y Margrave.
Mrs. Sidney Johnson was a Cairo
shopper Saturday.
Miss Hazel Wright of Chester is
Spending few days with Mr. and
Mrs. A. l., Compton on Main street
John Schiller, Jr of Caipe Girar
deau. was in the city Saturday as the
guest of Mr.. and Mrs John Schiller,
Sr, and family on Fifth street
Little Misses Josephine and Ru
dele Hoffman returned home Sun
day after a few days visit with their
Mr.. and Mrs Henry
in Cairo.
Capt, and Mrs. Mark Whitaker re-
turned to their home in Vienna Sat
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1909-01-25
The Okla Affections.

Oxen usually die In pairs. One
yoke fellow seldom survives the other
Working and resting ssde by side
through many long years these patient
animals develop SO strong. so deep
AID abiding an affection for one an
other that separation means death.
When a pair Of oxen are yoked to.
gether in youth they fight Their mu-
tual hatred is as great as would be
that of two men yoked together But
with the years passage they cease to
kick and butt They become friends.
And this friendship ripens at last into
an overmastering affection which. it
may be. consoles the mild. laborious
creatures in some measure for the life,
long cruelties heaped on them by man
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1909-01-25
! NEWS FROM OUR NEIGHBORS

, ufday after spending the past few
days with relatives in in this city.
The discovery was made Saturday
Of a robbery which occurred Thursday
at the Polk Preserving company's
plant The Office which is in one
corner Of the factory had been en-
tered, the desks broken open, books
scattered, box containing large
quantity of tomatoe checks pryed
open and about 800 worth OF checks
are now scattered around town But
for the checks being out of season Il
number of merchants whould have
been swindled by the culprits as II is
customary for them to cash the
checks afterward taking them to the
factory and having them cashed back
again An number of boys are sus,
piconed of the deed
The Lowell High School principal
and several of her pupils are fitting
the upstairs of the Fremen's hall
for a gymnasium and are converting
the pool room down stairs into read
ing room for the gymnasium club.
The special meeting for men held
at the Methodist church Sunday af-
tenoon was a great success mum.
her OF we'll known men expressing
their intention of living Christian
lives. There were about 100 men
present Mr. Jeffries, secretary of
the Y. NJ. G, A. at Mounds, was
present and made on excellent ad
dress. Herman Johnson who is con
nected with the Y. NJ. c. A. at Elgn
Ill. also assisted in the services and
led the singing. Rev Alexander
Monroe AMI Rev, w. ID. Marberry
preached fine and effective sermons
and the audience was most attentive.
Viii Dougherty. Jr.. was organist and
Roy N Adams sang a solo So much |
interest was manifested it was de
cided to hold another meeting next
Sunday afternoon at o'clock
Revival services VIII be held every !
evening this week at the Methodist |
church except Saturday
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1909-01-25

ing anything aga"st my cnaracteG
you take advantage OF it TO humiliate
me | want to inform you, Mr. Ram
founder, that had no callers at the
house when tried to get you over
the telephone eight or nine times !
was alone thank goodness! | realize
that you would have been tickled TO
death If some of my friends could
have heard me making frantic ana
fruitless struggles to call up my hus
band by telephone, And they would
not be so ignorant as not to compre
bend that you were conyersing with
some new understand! | say
prey-of your admiration. No doubt
could have induced the operator 70
break in on the line and heard you1
brilliant conversation, but | am too
honorable for that"
Mrs. Ramfounder. beg to-"
What do YOU mean by having the
unmiugated audacity to address me
lave you no conscience You had
your opportunity 10 talk to me this
afternoon. but you preferred to spend
your time conyersing with another
and deliberately repulsing your wife.
If you had the least bit of feeling you
would get down on your knees ana
beg my forgiveness. But you arc not
that kind | realize ii now. after !
have married and lived With you ~
long years, only TO discover my bitter
mistake after 1t ID too late | had my
from the very beginaing,
but felt that you should have the
benefit of the doubt. only to be
spurned and grossly mortified In the
end. The gaudy creature whom You
But" shouted Ramfoundcr. strain
Ing his voice to "A high pitch. my tele.
phone at the office has been out OF
order for two days"
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1909-01-25

To keep in good health it Is neces-
sary TO have regular hours for eating
and sleeping. Meals should be ar
ranged TO be served at the same time
each day and there should be no hurry
ing Go 10 bed at set hour and rise
regularly. A cold bath is very great
aid toward maintaining health and
beauty but II II is too great shock
to the system then tepid bath will
do. Do not however. neglect the
morning bath. II is a great deal
easier, OF course. to start taking cold
bath in summer than In winter-any
way to contract the habit Do not eat
between meals-it is injurious TO the
complexion and to the general health.
Even afternoon tea is not at all good
for the average woman or man.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1909-01-25

The reasons OFF red by Road Com.
chants. Luncheon Saturday, against
consolidating Districts No. and No
at present, or for two years to
come. seem TO be good Mr.. Conant
argued rightly that. as long as there
was important new work to do in
this district, it would be best TO de-
vote all the revenue obtained in this
district to doing this work. He. esti-
mated that 1t would take the revenue
of about two years more to complete
this work, and as he stated that
about one and one-half miles OF new
roadway was being built annually, II
is to be assumed that only about three
miles more of new roadway needs TO
be made to give District No. a fairly
complete system OF good roads. II
of the districts now need not neces-
sarlly interfere with the work In this
district. that the system as planned
could be completed anyway; but prob
ably II is best as Mr.. Conant, said
tho commissioners had decided. to let
well enough alone for the present
The important point is that whatever
work is done during the next two
years shall be done. as much as PCS
siblc. with view to the consoi1a.
tlon of the two districts at the end
Of that. time. and to the extension OF
the system into what is now District
No. 2.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1909-01-25
Hawaiian Rallroan lie.

A sawmill which will undoubtedly
be one Of the largest In the world for
cutting railroad ties Is being con
structed on the Island o. Hawaii BY a
company which has a contract 10 fur.
nish 1000 600 ties a year TO an AmerI-
can railroad. Il Is expected that the
mill. which Is located near The XII
auea volcano. viii turn out 100. 900
feet o. ties per day. Four ties viii be
sawed az time while additional saws
will take the surplus timber and con
vert II into lumber.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1909-01-25
Musical Comedy.

The Time The Place and The
Girl" to be seen at the opera house
January Goth is musical comedy Of
heart interest with a plot Of strong
dramatic scenes yet full of fun, laugh
provoking dialogue and humorous
complications all set to music and
with its acting possibilities enhanced
by half dozen unique. but thorough
ly lIfe-like Characterization There
are twelve delightful songs among
them bling Thursday is My Jonah
Day" Dixie. | Love You" Don't You
Tell" and THE Waning Honeymoon"
and fifty wonderfully attractive
chorus girls The seat sale viii open
wednesday,. Prices % cents to $3.50.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1909-01-25
ToDAY'lN HISTORY
Observation-Disclosures
January rs.

January rs.
l7SS--George Handley became COVER
nor of Georgia
1901 Jean jacques nessalines pro
claimed himself emperor OF
lIaytI.
1Sl9-Unlyersity of Virginia estab
lished.
1890 The Episcopal diocese OF Ala
hama organized at Mobile.
lS37--First number of New Orleans
Picayune appeared.
S4l--Earthquake snock felt in New
York CITY and vicinity.
lS61-Louisiana passed an ordinance
OF secession.
lSG4---Henry NJ Allen elected con.
iederate governor of Louisiana.
lS72--Richard s. Ewell Confederate
general. died Born Feb s,
1917
lSS2-Charles Guiteau sentenced to
death for the murder of presi>
dent Garfield.
l955-The Conservative party won in
the Ontario elections.
908- Sabine Lake canal in Texts
opened to traffic.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1909-01-25
A Surprise for the Thief.

Herr Hager. a rich and influential
banker. frequently had watches picked
from his pocket. AT first he had re-
course TO all kinds Of safety chains;
then one mornIng he took no preeau.
tion whatever. and quietly allowed
himself to be robbed At night. on re-
turning from his business, he took up
the evening paper; he uttered an e1.
clsmstlon OF delight. watch had
exploded in a mans hands. The vic
TINS hands were shattered and the
left eye destroyed. The crafty banker
had filed the watch case with dyna.
mite. which exploded In the operation
of winding
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1909-01-25

Wednesday was a high day At Elton;
perhaps It might be called a saints
day. too. Has ever before one school
sent l.f00 % its sons 10 fight for
their country in one war; Has ever
school had 20 Of them killed In the
sane war. Elton is unique There
are other great schools. but Eton
stands on its own plane Crfticise
Eton "a you may show all It's faults:
II Il Eton still Eton may reflect many
II The proyerbial shortcomings Of Eng.
lishmsn; certainly It represents pecul-
larry their traditional virtues satur-
day Review.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1909-01-25
The Black Politician,

There is much legitimate fun, and
novelty in the new comedy drama.
"The Black Politician. which has
been selected to exploit the rare tai
ents of the Smart Set company, the
most incompatible band of colored
comedians. dancers anil artists in the
theatrical limelight. This attraction
which combines fifty people will be
seen at the opera house January 2Sth.
Prices: % to 81 Seats on sale We'd
nesday.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1909-01-25

railroad ever con
structed In this
country. This is
the granite rail
road. Ii was built
by Gridley Bry-
ant, a self-edu'
c at Q d engineer.
who also planned
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1909-01-25
AeLEgTo ENDURE MUCH COLI
-l.f -
eems Microbes Are Killed Only b,
25s Degrees Below Zero.

The extremes Of heat and rold at
which life can exist have much great
er range than would be expected For
some animals The greatest heat that
can BE endured Is 105 degrees. while
life, rs we commonly understand IL.
cannot endure beyond 100 degrees, at
which temperature albumen coagu-
lates.
But there are certain forms Of life
that can stand much more heat Some
mollusks are not incommoded until
13o degrees is reached. while the lar
vac OF, flies wiz endure 1856 degrees.
and certain kinds OF worms are not
killed until a temperature OF 17s de-
<rees 10 reached.
As to cold. It might almost be said
that no cold Is great enough 10 de-
sfroy all traces Of life; certainly. no
natural cold Is great en5dkh; II 8 oniy
By the extreme cold produced by ar
tincial means that all Inc f. ended.
Tor frogs the limit is rs below zero.
for my1apods So below. for snsils 1s4
below. a greater cold than Is produced
by nafsfe.
But The greatest cold registers are
the fscters2 The germs Of the plague
have kept fheir vitality Tor several
rbonths IN q temperature OF q below:
those of dibhtheTfa have remained
alive after being immersed for an
honr In q refrisersting solution at IS
below
The greatest cold sustained is By
the ferfns o. tuberculosis. which are
nst sfectet By l4s bel0s. and sue
c1nb ozly % cold represented b. re
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