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Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1909-06-30
Birds

From overhead comes the plaintive,
inquiring note of the bluebird, called
the harbinger Of spring, and who, even
at this late date, may have brood of
young in the deserted woodpecker's
hole over in that dead apple limb. Did
You ever hear how the bluebird got his
coat? Well, this is the way the Indians
explain it: One beautiful day the male
bird, in the exuberance of his spirits,
flew SO high that he rubbed his back
against the sky, and the blue, rubbing
off, stained his coat. Coming home his
wife was SO struck with the beauty of it
that she decided to get one for herself in
the same manner, and so flew away up
on that quest the very next morning,
but, the day proving to be not so bright
as the preceding one had been, the stain
she got was not so intense, and so, to
this day, the male birds coat is much
brighter in coloring than is that of the
female
What is that flash of fire through the
trees ahead? A scarlet tanager, one of
the most brilliant of all our birds, on his
way to his nest with bill full of food
for the hungry maws that are awaiting
him there. He is the Prometheus of the
Indian legends who, according to them,
brought the first fire in his beak from
the sun to the earth.--New England
Magazine.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1909-06-30
Jury Fiads A Dime Under Skin Of Steer

The Baker City (Ore.) Democrat
publishes the following story, which
may give stockmen a pointer:
After having cut into the steer
over which the suit arose, the jury in
the case of Kirby VS.. johnson yester-
day found under the skin silver dime
of the date of 1905, which the defendant
claimed he had placed there as means
IF identifying the animal.
According to the story told by the
defendant. he had had severed cattle
stolen and he placed seven dimes under
the skin of as many animals Us second
means of identifcations. The dimes
were to supplement his brand Diamond
A. which was also identical with the
brand of the plaintiff
"The story of the dimes was sprung
by the defendant as a surprise upon
the plaintiff, The presence of the
lime seemed to make the Identification
of the steer complete.
The jury, however, didn't seem to
attach much Importance to the finding
Of the dime. When they brought in
their verdict yesterday they found
that the animal belonged to the plain
tiff. The verdict and the dime were
both handel Judge Smith. The steer
was turned over to the custody of
Kirby, but the dime, since none but
the defendant claimed it. was given by
the court to him."
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1909-06-30
A Bad Break

One of Ello's fair daughters was
entertaining a young man on the front
porch and the mother was standing at
the fence talking to the neighbors next
door. In the yard of the latter was q
baby littl" over year old. and il was
trying to walk.
''YOu shouldn't let it walk so young "
advised the thoughtless matron. wait
until it's y little older. l let my.
daughter walk when she was about that
age and it made her bowlegged."
The young man began to talk of the
weather, while the young lady's face
turned scarlet and then slowly changed
back to its natural color. Mothers
should he more careful when talking
about their daughters. Had it not been
for this mothers bad break, that young
man might never have know that the
girl beside him was bow-legged.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1909-06-30
WHAT IS WORTH DOING g"

First, we had republican party that
promised us tariff revision.
And then we had Il republican candi-
date who assured MS that revision would
I've downward.
We wanted that. We elected him.
And then
We had IL republican president elect
who told us that he meant what he
said; and who
AS president he called special SEES
sion of congress to keep the pledges of
his party.
That gave an opportunity OH Il re
publican house to lower the tariff on a
score of things which no one ever
heard and leave the good old Dingley
tariff rates on those few things which
the mass of voters were able to buy
Which, of course, opened the way
for republican senate to boost rates
I'LL along the line, and especially on the
products of the infant trusts which
need protection, being now in their
second childhood.
Not a word from Mr. President until
he insurgents undertook to tax in
comes, when q bill that wouldn't hurt
Brother Charley's friends became
necessary and Our William threw some
800 pounds most manfully in the
breach.
On, shucks. This was too easy!
Certainly plenty of picking for all!
Most opportunc time, indeed. for
our old friend the ship subsidy graft,
which bobbed mp serenely at dinner
in Washington the other night. Just t.
relieve the public Of any surplus
Change.
The dinner must have been a pretty
tine one, for our William dropped in,
either like the policeman on the block.
ID learn the cause of the hilarity, or as
the press dispatches less CONSIDERABLY
put it t" lend the plan rhc countcnance
of his presence.
Verify did Thcodorr show great iudg-
ncnt when he left our William and his
800 pounds holding down the lid with
The taxpayer underneath. Baker CITY
Democrat.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1909-06-30
Six Divisions - tie Western PseiRe

A schedule issued by the Western
Pacific divides the 827.19 miles of
their line between San Francisco and
Salt Lake City into six divisions, as
follows: a ....a
San Francisco division from San
Francisco to North Tesla Junction,
near Stockton, 80 miles.
Sacramento division from North
Tesla Junction to Oroville ia. 81 miles.
North Fork division from Oroville
to Spanish Creek, a distance of 1910
miles ... -
Sierra division from Spanish Creek to
Deep Hole. Humboldt county, Nevada,
149. 70 miles.
Humboldt division from Deep Hole to
Elko, 23G.6O miles. .......
Salt Lake division from Elko to Salt
Lake City Utah, 28O.A miles.
49, The length of these divisions is de-
termined by the character of the road,
especially as to grade and curves, every
thing being taken into consideration
that would affect the ability of train
to cover the division within certain
time.
There is a $50 mile stretch of road
between the Flower Lake tunnel, in
Elko county, and the Antelope summit,
IN Humboldt county, where the maxi
mum grade is 0.4 per cent. The North
Fork division contains the per cent
grade needed to cross through the
Beakwith tunnel. This division also
boasts of twenty-nine tunnels and nine
bridges i'll its seventy-five miles.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1909-06-30
Business Locals.

Furnished rooms to rent. Inquire at
this Office.
Furnished rooms, cozy and comforta-
BILE, to rent. Inquire of Mrs. Kennedy.
: For Rent-Room in the Harrington
Building over the drug store. Enquire
of II 8. Taber.
Save those natural teeth, thereby re-
tain your facial expression. DR.. Gill
land "the dentist" Office over the Drug
Store. Elko
From this date until July 10th. Mrs.
Curieux will sell her line of stock and
pattern hats at reduction of one-third
from the present price. This is an
opportunity to secure bargains.
A gold chain with heart pendant
was picked up near the passenger depot
this afternoon and given to the writer.
The owner can get same by proving
property and paying for this notice.
For Sale-A five-room house COM
pletely furnished. All necessary out
buildings and we'll of good water on
the premises. Price reasonable. For
further particulars inquire at this Of
flee.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1909-06-30
Real Friendship.

Any friendship that is worth the
n%mc is not matter Of reason or
choice, but rather of magnetism and
temperament. 1t can bear almost every.
thing of friction, jar, annoyance or
pain. and still spring up again with
renewed vitality. It may not only
spring MP with renewed vitality from
experiences that would annihilate any
lesser bond. but the renewal may be
regeneration as well, and transmute
II into an infinitely higher condition.
Sown in weakness, 1t may be raised In
power.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1909-06-30
Mr.. c. TRAVELLED nv SMOKER.
Driven There by Somewhat Erbar
RAISING Happening in Pullman.

Mr.. c., distinguished lawyer OF
iostOn, was on his way to Denver
10 transact some important business
During the afternoon he noticed, in
N" opposite section Of the pullman, a
@w"Nt-facCd. tircd.appca"ing woman
travelling with four small children. BE.
ing fond of children and feeling sor.
~ for the mother. he soon made
'i"nds with the little ones.
Early the next morning he heard
'h"tr eager questions and The patient:
YES, dear" Of the mother as she tried
TO dr"ss them and looking Out he saw
small white foot protrudmg beyond
ne opposite curtain. Reaching across
~" aisle. he TOOK hold ur the large
zoe and began tU rocitc: This little
ilg went to market. This little uig
stayed at home: this little zig had
,oast beef. this little pig had none:
mis- little pig cried wee wee all the
way home" The foot was suddenly
withdrawn and cold. quiet voice
said: THAT Is quite sufficient flank
YOU"
Mr.. G. hastily withdrew To The
smoker, where lie remained until the
train arrived in Denver. Good House
Keeping.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1909-06-30
The HorrId Mans Curl.

There's no sight so pitiful to me-"
said the pretty girl, "as the painful at.
tempt on the part of the man begin.
ming to be bald to make little curl
In the middle of his forehead of the
Few. remaining strands Of hair. And
still, l know they don't deserve my
pity. l never have found man yet
with such curl who wasn't horrid."
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1909-06-30
Milkl Milk!

From May 1, 1909, will furnish
milk as follows: One quart per day for
one month, $3.50; gallon per day for
one month. $3.50; one gallon per day
for one month, $3.50; from five gallons
up per day 20 ceuts a gallon.
EUGENE L. CIPRIANI.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1909-06-30
Attention ROYAL Arch Masons

All Royal Arch Masons are request
ed to attend the meeting at Masonic
Hall Thursday evening at o'clock.
j. G.. DOuGHTY H. p.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1909-06-30
Think of This.

Think over the worrying you did
yesterday. 1t certainly did you no
good, but It certainly did you harm.
Think Of this the next time you feel
gT1mpy.-Atchison Globe.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-05-27
Watch for the Fairies Friday night,

Watch for the Fairies Friday night,
the 2Sth.
Geo. Decker deposited a dollar 10
his credit last Saturday.-he never
forgets the printer.
Squire Gibbs returned last Friday
from his trip to Proctor, feeling much
better, and is now able to get around
and attend to business.
We acknowledge an invitation to
commencement Of the State Universi-
ty May 30th to June 2nd. AS that is
the date of our home school COM
mencement we stay home.
Louis Well, of Rich Fountain,
Usage county, who has extensive
land interests in Oklahoma, stopped
off here Tuesday, on his return from
looking over his property, to visit his
brother, DR.. VIM. Well.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-05-27

at Spring Garden from Tuesday until
Friday oi last week.
On Saturday, the 92nd, people from far
and near met at lIopewell for the pur.
pose of having Decoration Day service.
After Decorating the graves they entered
TIC 'cNurch, where Rev. Mitchell, the
Presbyterian pastor, delivered an evcel
lent and appropriate sermon. The people
decided to have the services of next year
on Decoration Day instead of some "set'
day.
Mrs. Anna, Mamie and Stella Rat
cliff and Dollie Englebrecht visited at
J. A. Rifles last Sunday
Mrs. J. J. I:nglebrecht, who has had
i'll health for some time, is better at this
writing.
Mr.. Lloyd Duncan is visiting relatives
at Eldon and Spring Garden.
Several of Tie people OF our community
attended the May meeting at Big Rock
iaot DVh'idJ'
Mrs. Ida Sharples and children, of
Eldon, were visiting relatives here over
sunday and attended the Decoration
services at Hopewell
Mr.. |. n. Hull is recovering from a
serious illness.
Mr.. Bert Ratclif is in from Oklahoma
now vising his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
w. r. Ratcliff, and other relatives.
Oscar Rifle last week sold COW and
calf to Edgar Phillips for good round
sum.
Mrs. Clebe Hunter, OF Versailles,
visited her mother, Mrs. Sharplrs, and
attended the Decoration services on
Saturday evening and preaching on Sun.
day morning at Hopewell.
Frank Duncan and Ray Rifle were
among those who were at the party r
"Oi" Deckers Saturday night
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-05-27

Jess Snorgrass was off Il few days
the past week, but no signs yet of his
gong to housekeeping.
+. A. Crewson got in Sunday from
his western trip, and was off again
Wednesday morning for Boonville.
You have all heard of the rolling
stone, etc. Van is getting to be a
be high roller.
DAVE BALL announces himself a
candidate for governor three years
hence, but Dave can never be gov
ernor of Missouri-better move to
New Mexico, Arizona or Alaska-it
nothing but governor will do him.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-05-27

Prof. Edgar Strother, of California,
Mo-, was over to the city the past
week looking after the principalship
of the Versailles schools.
At the meeting OF the Westminster
Christian Endeavor Sunday night
]. w. McClelland was elected dele
gate to attend the Young People S
Convention at Sedalia June 1st and
End.
II. A. Young has been quite busy
bossing the job of remodeling his
residence for some time, bnt he takes
a day OFF occasionally to make land
deal, the latest being the sale of the
Wilbur Mathews farm, 1876 acres,
two miles north of town, to Jas. A.
Lakewood, of Memphis Tenn, tor
$4,000.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-05-27
J. w. McCLELLAND,
AbstraCter,
Real Estate,
Loans and
Insurance.
Room 6, Mason & Hardy Bldg
Versailles, Mo.

DIR. J. l.. Short was over to Eldon
Monday and Tuesday on professional
business.
Prof. J. A. Livesay is visiting his
brother, r. M. Livesay, of this city,
and renewing old acquaintance.
Ben F. Rickard, the popular baker
with John Schannep, has located at
Upton, where he will run an up-to.
date bakery, and Ben knows how.
Earl Enloe, real estate merchant
of Kansas City, came in Sunday to
visit his brother, II. X. Enloe, and
on Monday attend to some real estate
business here, returning home Mon
day evening.
Don't burn your old newspapers
magazines, catalogues or books. The
ladies of the Methodist church are
getting up car load and will be glad
to come to your place and haul il
away any time it will suit you,
Please phone to some OF the ladies ir
your community.
BY ORDER OF COMMITTEE.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-05-27
Sold His California Home.

S. p. James, former resident of
this city but who is now steward at
the state asylum for the insane at
Fulton last Thursday sold his hand
some residence property on east street
to James kiely who had been living
there for some time past. The price
paid was $4,000 and Mr.. Kiely is
now the owner OF one of the coziest
homes in the city.-California Demo-
Crat.
Mr.. James was also formerly a
resident of Versailles, and has rented
the Foreman residence, at west end
of Williamson avenue, and he and his
family will again become residence of
the best city in Central Missouri, and
will meet with a cordial welcome
home.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-05-27

People who live in the Versailles
school district, or in any of the sur
rounding districts, who are interested
in having their children attend an
up-to-date school, should call on Dr..
Boles, clerk, and get copy of the
Rules and Course of Study of the
Versailles Schools. They are free,
and by reading up you will know
more of what the school board is try
ing to do for your children.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-05-27

See the "mountain girls" the 28th.
Mrs. ]. w. McClelland left Mon
day over the Mo. Pacific for Wash
ington, Iowa, for two or three
weeks visit with her mother.
Mayor Harrison is in the goat busi-
ness. He calls them mohair goats.
We suppose they get their name from
the fact that when their hair if ripe
he has them clipped, and then he
knows they will grow mo- hair.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-05-27
Walnut Grove.

Mr.. and Mrs. ]. J. Talbot visited at
Fortuna last Sunday.
J. w. Kaufman has had acetylene
lights put in his house.
Horses in this vicinity have been hav.
ing distemper.
Mr.. and Mrs. Huff and Mr.. and Mrs
Ferguson. of Fortuna, visited at {. II
Hays last Sunday
Fine rains fell Sunday and Monday.
Harry Stockton sold a span of mules
for $4,000.
A. J. Darr has bought a horse.
Mrs. Newmeyer, of Oklahoma, is visit
ing friends here.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-05-27
Modern Carpentering
Prices Reasonable
All Kinds OF Work
E.. O. ADAMS
Phsne is2e Versailles, Mo.

Save any old newspapers, maya
zines, catalogues and books and the
Methodist ladies will be glad to send
for their car load.
Charley Brownfeld has traded for
the Schannep Bakery and restaurant.
Mr.. Schannep will continue to run
the restaurant for Mr.. Brownfeld
until the latter can dispose OF it, or
arrange to run it, then John will be a
farmer, and if he don't lose some of
that fat then we lose our guess.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-05-27

Don't forget the entertainment this
coming Friday night, May Goth, to
be given by the young people for the
benefit OF the Presbyterian church.
Don't fail to see this beautiful story
in song. A story of queens, mount
ain girls and sparkling fairies, telling
of a kindness rewarded. Plenty of
pretty girls, pretty costumes and
fresh young voices. Excellent music !;
laughable specialities. 1t is your own
home talent; come out and hear
hem. Admission Is and 25 cents.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-05-27

Charlie Brownfeld has sold the
Schannep restaurant to Lige Williams.
Street Commissioner Ducey has
had the end of Fisher street cross
ing at post-oftice lowered so as to
keep the water from running over the
sidewalk.
DR.. f. P. Yarnell has purchased
the Wilson property on Seymour
street, between the editors residence
and the Moreland home. No, we
don't think he is going to move to it,
just an investment for his surplus
cash.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-05-27
BoSchert-NelSOn.

Mr.. and Mrs. William J. Boschert
announce the engagement of their
daughter, Miss Stella Corinne, to Mr..
William l.. Nelson. The wedding will
take place early in June.
The bride to be is one of Bunceton' s
most charming and lovable young ladies,
and the prospective groom has for the
past sixteen years been one of the
editors of the Bunceton Eagle.-Missouri
Democrat.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-05-27
Prairie Grove.

The rain Sunday night and Monday
morning was appreciated by most OF the
farmers in this part.
Rev. Mitchell filled his regular ap.
pointment at Hopewell, Sunday morning
and at night. He also preached on Snn-
day =. NJ. at Mrs. Imer's, as she is not
able to go to the church.
Mr. Frank Duncan visited his brother
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-05-27
Saturday Market

The ladies of the Presbyterian
Church will hold Saturday Market
at the Grocery Store of c. II. Price,
and sell you good things for Sunday.
See what they have to offer you.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-05-27
You Are Cordially Invited.

At the Christian Church, Sunday,
May Booth, at II A. NJ. and 1880 P.
NJ, Brother Edward Wilkes, OF
Columbia, Mo-, will speak upon
subjects of vital importance. Music
by Versailles Orchestra.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-05-27

Boonville is talking of a new high
school building. From what the Mis-
souri, Democrat says she certainly
needs such a building. There are
other towns also in need of more
school room and grounds.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-05-27
Lawn Social.

The lawn social given by the
Ladies' Missionary Society of the
Baptist Church will be held on the
Enloe Lawn, Fisher street, Thursday
evening, May 9th. Ice Cream,
Strawberries and Cake. Everybody
come as there will be plenty for all.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-05-27

LOCAL NEWS.

Decoration Day.
Fourth of July.
Street Fair.
Don't forget "Laila" Friday night.
Go to +. A. Williams for Bananas
and Oranges.
Eupion Oil is the best for all pur-
poses, especially the incubator, 5
gallons for 80 cents, at E. A. Will
liams'.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-05-27
The Kings Daughters

Are requested to meet at the
Presbyterian church Thursday after
noon at 3 O'Clock, June 3rd. Every
one should be present.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-05-27
Baccalaureate Sermon.

The BaCcalaureate sermon tor the
Versailles High School will be given
at the M. f Church Sunday morning,
May Both, by Rev. w. G. Bewley.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-05-27

Drink Orcherade-The latest
and the best summer drink. Manu-
factured and for sale by
]. L. SHORE & Son.
Versailles, Mo.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-05-27
NoyeS' Shoe Shop.

F. B. Noyes has moved his shoe
shop into the basement under the
annex" where he will continue to
repair your shoes with neatness and
dispatch.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-05-27
ORCHESTRA
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THE GRADUATES:

THORPE MAY KInwE1, R,1,lIr,
| AVIS PoISToN, ANNA AMEDA DUFF.
The National tribune., 1909-12-09
s1.oo Free Package Coupon.

Of Westchester County, and at the time Of
his death was Court Crier, which position
he had held over eight years. He was &
charter member of Cromwell Post, of which
he was First Junior Vice Commander. The
funeral services were held at Grace Episco,
pal Church. conducted by the 6. =. r., the
Elks having held their service at his resi-
dence prior TO this.
DIXON.-At his nome in Peacedaie, r. L.
Oct. q, Nicholas r. Dixon, aged 70 years.
Comratle Dixon enlisted in June, 1851. az
Sergeant OF Co. T., I'd R.. J., and served
three years, being mustered out June IL
1864. He also served in the u. s. Nav3
from 1858 TO 1850 on the Man-ofwar James,
town. He was charter member Of Sedas
wick Post, Department Of Rhode Island, and
had been 4. subscriber to The National Tfihs
uIe for D years
LAUNDBR.-At his home In GAINESVILLE.
o., Nov. 2 Alfred D. Launder. aged u
years. COmrade Launder served in Co. b,
Goth Ohio. from 1851 to 1865.
HARRINGTON.-At his home In James.
town, y. y, May 8. 1909, David Harrington,
9th y; Y, aged Gs years.
RHoDES.-At his home in Montville O..
years. COmrade Rhodes was the last living
representative Of his fathers family. He
enlisted when the war broke out, and rs-
ceived an honorable discharge at the end.
He is survived by his widow and thres
children.
ADAMs.-At his home in Chelsea, VT,
Nov Z. Benjamin II. Adams aged SO years.
heart trouble, and had been totally blind
for % years. He was a member Of Co. D,
18th VT, and later enlisted In the I'd Vt.
Bat. He was member of Watterson Post,
Of Chelsea, and had been for many years a
subscriber to The National Tribune.