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Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1909-08-10
HOW FAST DOES CORN GROW?
Farmer Gould Make a Good Guess and He
Won a Wager on 1t.

How fast does corn grow these
hot days and nights?
Wallace Rankin, the hardware
dealer, says a travelling man lost
SIS on a wager in Oswego this week
because he took the wrong end OF
a bet with a farmer as to how fast
corn reaches heavenward. The
travelling man bet that a stalk OF
corn would not glow six inches III
the time named. The travelling
man lost his wager by an inch and
the farmer won his by one inch
and five hours.
The wager was made as the re-
suit of remaks made by the farm
er as to how fast corn was shoot
ing up. He got off the old remark
about it growing so fast IN the
night that he could hear it's Joints
pop.
The drummer laughed at hin
and told him he was mistaken.
Its easy for you to say You
corn is growing that fast he re-
marked, but you haven't got any
money to back your claim"
Eyes; / have" said the farmer
1--WE got plenty of money, and
hate to get more by taking it from
you on a dead sure thing, bu.
since your such a wise n ant
have tried to run a buff on mt
I'll Just cover your IS and bet you
that that corn grows six inches il
thirty-six hours"
1t looked like a find to tn
drummer and he put up the coin
The pair agreed on umpires ant
went to the farmers field. There
they selected a likely stalk ano
tied a string to it, we'll up an(
Just long enough to touch the
ground.
Mr.. Ranking happened int
Oswego just as the crowd started
out so see what the corn had done
1t lad been about thirty-ont
hours then since the mark was set
He went along with the party
They found the string elevated
quite a bit above the ground, an6
when a foot rule was put to i
there We're just seven inches from
the end to the soil. The farme
got the money.-Chanute, Kan.
Tribune.
As Salisbury is a long distanc
from Chanute, Kan, we have n
fear in intimating that the farme
may have slipped into the feel
and raised the string.-Ed.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1909-08-10
WashIngtOn's Plague Spots

lie in the low, marshy bottoms of
the Potomac, the breeding ground
Of malaria germs. These germs
cause chills, fever, ague, bilious
ness, jaundice, lassltude. weak
ness, and general debility and
bring suffering OF death to thoG-
sands yearly. But Electric Bit
tiers never fail to destroy them
ana cure malaria troubles. "They
L the best a%ll-around tonic and
cure for malaria I ever used,
writes r. M James of Loullen, S.
G. They cure Stomach, Liver,
Kidney and Blood Troubles and
will prevent Typhoid. Try them,
SOC. Guaranteed by all druggists
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1909-08-10
OWES
HER
LIFE TO
Lydia E. Pinkl1am's
Vegetable COMPOUND

Vienna, w. Vail feel that owe
the last ten years Of my life to Lydia
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1909-08-10

The WATcHMAN-75c the year.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1909-08-10
Lightning Causes Death.

Matte the 12.year.old daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Thos. F. Boyer
who lives at Kanhapolis, while
standing on the porch Of a neigh.
boris during a thunder storm, Sun
day afternoon, was struck by light
nlng and instantly killed. There
were several other C b i | d r e II
standing near her at the time she
received the stroke, but no one
else was injured and no other
damage done.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1909-08-10

FARMS. FOR SALE.-Two splendid
1OO-acre farms for sale. For
description and other information
write. OF call at TIE WATCHMAN
OFFICE.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1909-08-10

E. PinkIlaln's Vege-
table Compound.
Eleven years ago !
was a walking
shadow. | had been
under the doctors
rebutgotnorelief
My husband per
suaG"d NE to try
Lydia L. Pinkham's
Nege table Com
pound and it WORKED
like 4 charm. 1t re
iievcd all my pains
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1909-12-10
Bowels and Stomach.

Miss Mary Jones. 79lS Reynolds Ave-,
Chicago, H., writes
at can recommend Peruna as good
medicine for chronic catarrh of the
bowels and stomach. have been trOub-
led severely with it for over three years.
zone year ago began to take Peruna,
the wonderful tonic for women, and
noticed a wonderful improvement at
once. took six bottles in succession and
! always have it on hand to take some
now and then when my cough is bad.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1909-12-10
Ask Your Druggist for Free Perurna Almanac
for 1910.
Labor Troubles Remain Unsettled

Since the Mortified cutters turned
down the proposition for settlement of
existing troubles last Thursday night the
lockout situation in Washington county
tureis feel that they have done every
thing in their power TO bring about a
settlement. which according to the pres.
tnt outlook may not be reached before
the new year, and possibly not by that
time.
The cutters on The rolls are receiving
their strike pay at the rate of $1.95 "a
day or $50 "a week.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1909-12-10
ARE MICROBES IN YOUR
II Has Been Proven That Microbes
Cause Badness.

Professor Unna of Hamburg, Ger
many, and DIR. Sabourand, the leading
French dermatologist, discovered that a
microbe causes badness. Their theory
has time and again been amply verified
through research experiments carried on
under the observation of eminent scient-
lists. This microbe lodges in the Sebun,
which is the natural hair oil, and when
permitted to flourish it destroys the hair
follicles and in time the pores entirely
close, and the scalp gradually takes on a
shiny appearance. When this happens
there is no hope of the growth of hair
being revived.
Dandruff is contagious disease, which
is largely due to a Obstructive microbe,
which when left to pursue its course
causes itching scalp, falling hair and
badness. Dandruff is caused by the mi
crobe affecting the glands which produce
the sebaceous matter, which latter then
unnaturally dries up and scales off.
We have a remedy which will, we
honestly believe, remove dandruff, ex-
terminate the microbe, promote good
circul ton in the scalp and around the
hair roots, tighten and revitalize the hair
roots and overcome badness, so long as
there is any life left in the hair roots.
We back up this statement with our
own personal guarantee that this remedy
called Rexall "93" Hair Tonic will he
supplied free of all cost to the user if it
fails to do as we state.
1t Will frequently restore gray and
faded hair to its original color, providing
loss of color has been caused by disease
yet it is in no sense dye. ReXall 80
Hair Tonic accomplishes these results by
making every hair root, follicle and pig
ament gland strong and active, and by
stimulating natural flow of coloring
pigament throughout the hair cells.
Rexall "93" Hair Tonic is entirely
free from grease or sediment. is exceed
ingly pleasant To use and will not gum
the hair or permanently soil the clothing
or pillows.
We exact no obligations or promises
we simply ask you to give it a thorough
| trial and if not satisfied tell us and we
will refund the money you paid us for it
Two sizes, prices 80 cents and S1.00
Remember you can obtain it in Middle
/ bury only at our store-The ReXall Store
Sheldon'S Drug Store.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1909-12-10
WEST SALISBURY.

Neighbors and friends to the number
of thirty, met to do honor to Mr.. and
Mrs ). A. Pierce on Nov. &c, it being
the fiftieth anniversary of their MARI
age. In we'll chosen and appropriate re-
marks, the Rev. Peter Heller, in behalf
Of the company presented them with $50
Karl and Richard Noyes have gone tc
Fair Haven to work.
Our teachers are to give the school the
pleasure of a Christmas tree, also the NJ
E. Sunday school is to have a tree on
Friday evening.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1909-12-10
TRUTH ABOUT CATARRH.
w. n. Sheldon Guarantees Hy-
omei to Cure Catarrh.

Catarrh can never be cured by taking
medicines into the stomach nor by
sprays, ttOmIzers or douches.
Intelligent physicians have long age
discarded such ideas and not one of them
would be worth consideration were it
not for the fact that INSCRIPTIONS per-
sons prey upon the ignorance of the peo-
pie in regard to new discoveries
Catarrh is caused by germs and Just
as long as these germs thrive in the
folds, crevices, hooks and corners of the
mucous membrane that line the nose,
throat and chest, just so long will you
have catarrh.
There is only one way % cure catarrh
and that is to kill the germs.
There is only one remedy that will
kill the germs when it gets where the
germs are, and that is Hyonei.
Hyomei is made chiefly from Austral.
ian Eucalyptus and Eucalyptol combined
with other germ killing antiseptics.
Just breathe it in through the hard rub
Der inhaler that comes with each outfit
and relief is immediate. Used regularly
for few weeks Hyomei pronounced
High-o-me) will cure chronic catarrh.
Complete outfit S1.00 at w. II. Sheldon's
and leading druggists everywhere.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1909-12-10
Fatal Shooting Proba bly, Acct
dental

States Attorney Stanley {. Wilson is
conducting an investigation of the fatal
shooting Of Hilas D.. or Honey Bee"
Davis at South Newbury Thanksgiving
day, and thus far he has found nothing
to contradict the report that the shooting
was accidental The weapon was in the
hands of Mr.. Davis son, Ipse Davis, at
the time.
DR.. William Kicker, the town health
officer, who was called to look into the
case reported to the states attorney that
he had questioned both the son and the
widow cf the victim, and their stories
connected in the statement that the son.
II5e. W; = Loading high powered rifle
and that lie called his father to come and
look it oV,I; WhDtulor. in ~tue unac-
cOmnf4hle CIV. ih- ~rtpnu Was dis
charged. the bullet stuck the elder
Davis in the stomach, and he died short
ly afterward from internal hemorrage
The boy is only fourteen years old and
bears good reputation. His father was
70 years old. He conducted small
farm and was better known as "A keeper
of bees, having big hive and getting
the name ''Honey Bee" Davis, because of
that business. He was considered some
what quarrelsome, and he was to come be-
for the December term of the Orange
county court, which opens next week to
answer to the charge of assaulting Geo
Franklin. He had been bound over to
county court and was out on $500 bail at
the time of the shooting.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1909-12-10

Robust and Str0ns-Spendid Appetite.
E. West, 1877 Main St. Menasha, Wis., wres
m
every Spring
splendid
had
pleased with Peuna"
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1909-12-10
Address
STATE NEWS

William Rogers, of Braintree, who at
tempted to commit suicide by cutting his
throat November 10. has been committed
10 the State hospital for the insane at
Waterbury. Mr.. Rogers has been more
quiet and seemingly more rational since
his attempt at suicide and, should his
case prove not to be paresis, it is possible
that he may not be detained al the hospi-
tai long
Clement c. Lawless. of Montpelier, has
just surprised his friends by announcing
that he has written the words for a
song with music by one of the country's
famous composers and that the piece has
been accepted and published. Mr.. Law
less acknowledged that this was not his
first attempt at song writing, as he had
written several others under "A nom de
plume, but he would not divulge the
name he had used. though he limited that
the songs were known in Montpelier.
The name of his latest production is
"Memory's Dream the music being
written 10y Arthur Penn, a personal
friend of Mr.. Lawless.
The Daughters of Vermont. at recent
meeting at the Nendome in Boston, held
retrospective afternoon, and inter
esting papers were read concerning The
FIRST Printing Press at Westminster" =.
The First Blow for Vermont's Independ-
ence at Westminster, 1.-The Battle of
Bennington, and some facts about the
Indian massacre at Royalton A paper on
the steam communications from Hartford,
Conn, to Wells River, prepared by Miss
Elizabeth Swaine, of Cambridge Mass.
was read by Mrs. Gilman A. Wheeler,
formerly of Randolph. Miss Maude Fol-
lensby, of St. Johnsbury, sang several
songs.
The total enrolment at the Vermont
soldiers home, Bennington, December .,
was 1872, the largest in the history of the
institution. OF this number l01 were
present and the remaining p out on fur
loughs. The average number present
during the preceding 10 days was 80, the
average enrolment, 115. OF this num-
Der two were in the hospital. The pros
poets are that the total enrolment will
reach l2j in few days as three applica-
tions are already on file. The last soldier
admitted was Henry II. Brewer, of Phil
adelphia, who served in Company A, 3rd
VT. Regt. The home is now taxed to its
capacity and cots are being used to ac-
commodate new arrivals.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1909-12-10
Foot Cut off by Train.

James Smith of Barre suffered the loss
of one foot Sunday evening, that mem
Der being cut of by a Central Vermont
freight train near the station at North
field. \ freight was shifting in the yard
and for some reason Smith went between
two fiat cars. Before he got out the Ell.
CINE shifted other cars up against it with
the result that he was knocked over and
his foot was cut off above the ankle. The
railway company rendered timely assis
lance in getting Mr.. Smith to Montpelier
by special train, and so well was the
matter arranged that within two hours
from the time of the accident he was be-
ing cared for at the hospital.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1909-12-10
Held Up by Masked Men

Suffering from cuts on her head and
bruised all over, DR.. Myra Morgan, of
New York and Hartwelville, reached
the home of friends where she is visiting
III Hartwellvile, late Tuesday hight last
week, and told a weird tale of being held
up and robbed by three masked men as
she was driving up the mountain. She
claims that the sum Of 800 in money
and diamond ring valued at $500 were
taken from her after a desperate fight.
The matter was at once reported to the
constable of Hartwellville, who immedi-
ately started an investigations but has
little or nothing in the way of a clue on
which to work. The woman says she
did not recognize either of the three men
owing to the fact that they wore masks.
Wednesday morning, while driving to
North Adams, Mass, on mis- stage, Henry
Gleason found beside the road at the
place the woman had claimed as the
point of attack upon her, the hat and
carriage cushion.
doctor" Morgan has had many ex-
periences that have attracted much at
tention. At one time, it is alleged, she
masqueraded for weeks in New York in
male clothing, her identity being discov-
cred only by chance. More recently, it
is understood, she was the defendant in
"a sensational divorce suit, it being claim
ed that she married woman, who sued
for and obtained divorce on the ground
that doctor" Morgan was not man.
Years ago the woman's father owned one
of the hotels in Hartwellville and they
lived there much of the time. She is
well known in that section.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1909-12-10

Vo. 335 pages, Price 1925, for sale at this Office
or sent by express mail postage paid.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1909-12-10

II you have pains i'm the back, urinary,
bladder or kidney trouble, dizziness ana lack
OF energy, try Mothers Gray's Australian
Leaf the pleasant herb cure. AS regulator
II has no equal. At druggists, or by mail, SOC.
ASK today. sample Free. Address The
Mother Gray Co., Leroy, NY. 4S
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1909-12-10

"Nords cannot express my praise for
your tonic. L weighed only ninety
pounds before taking Peruna, now one
hundred nineteen pounds"
Catarrh of Internal Organs.
Mrs. b. II. Jackson, X. f. d. >. New
man, ia, writes: az have had catarrh
of the internal organs for more than a
year. | tried other medicines without
any benefit.
Il was persuaded to give Peruna a
trial, and the first bottle proved god
send, and after taking ten bottles have
received permanent cure"
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1909-12-10
"Truth crushed TO earth shall rise again
The eternal gears Of God are hers u.

This sbook demonstrates that sound is corpuscuar The
demonstration is complete in every particular.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1909-06-25
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Mr.. and Mrs, ]. B. Patrick, OF
Roseburg, arrived here Tuesday to
spend few weeks with Mr.. and Mrs.
John Patrick, of this place.
Mrs. Martha Mitchell went to
jacksonville this Friday morning to
attend to some business matters at
that place.
Fred Wilcox returned Thursday
from a few days visit with friends
at Cottage Grove and other northern
points-possibly at Oakland. Ore,
Mr.. and Mrs. Dan Green have gone
to Galice to remain during the
summer. Mrs. Green returned not
long ago from a six months visit
to her daughter in California.
Hogue & Burke, the Kerby mer-
chants, this week sold their grocery
department to Mr.. Bigelow, of that
valley, who will conduct the business
in Christie's old stand.
Mrs. r. A. N. Reymers and Mrs.
]. H. Ahlf left Wednesday for Albany
as delegates to the Women of Wood
craft lodge in session at that place.
Mrs. Reymers will also visit her par
ents at Dundee, Ore, before return
ing to her home here.
Frank Bell has opened a Piano and
Sewing Machine Emporium at the
O'Neill furniture store and has in
stock full line OF pianos and piano
players. On Saturday he has the
opening and the Grants Pass Or
chestra will furnish music from 1880
to $3.50 p. m.
Every evening the streets are
thronged with lady horseback riders
practicing for the Fourth of July
parade, The drilling takes place at
the circus grounds, and Jose X. Mel
son Is the efficient drill master. 1t
is hoped to make this one of the best
Fourth of July parades seen here
for some time. It will take place
on Saturday, July 3.
If you want a nice, light, durable
tea kettle, get one OF those IA oz.,
solid copper, nickel plated ones that
Hair-Riddle Hardware Co. are sell
ing for $1.50.
Mrs. Edith Rehkopf returned Sat-
urday from Sigourney, Iowa, where
she had been to attend the funeral
of her mother. Mrs. Rehkopf has
been absent from this city about
three months, part of which time
she spent in San Francisco and also
at Oakland, Cal, with her daughter,
Mrs. Lola Rehkopf Allen.
A great amount of interest is be-
ing taken In the races for the Fourth
of July celebration and the events
are promising to be a decided fea-
ture. Harvey Cook is training for
the 100 yard dash. Harry Salstrom,
Harvey Cook, Waldo Meeker and
Harvey Foibin have been training for
the past two weeks for the relay race,
and 1t is probable that many others
are intending to enter.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1909-06-25

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Did you see that "FLASH?"
Dale Hodkinson. of Eugene, ar
rived here Tuesday to visit his par
ents.
l Mrs. J.. Green visited over Tues
I, day in Woodville with friends this
week.
Miss Merle Smith returned to her
home at Roseburg Tuesday after
several days spent in this city.
DR.. Flanagan returned Sunday
from Portland, where he had been in
attendance at Masonic Grand Lodge.
Carl DeArmond, of independence,
Oregon, is here visiting his sister,
Mrs. c. E. McLane, for a few weeks.
Miss Minnie Tufts returned Mon
day from Portland, where she has
spent the past few days visiting
friends.
Mrs. r. P. Neil, of Ashland, ar
rived here Monday evening to spend
several days visiting with the w. E.
Dean family.
Mrs Mccarthy and daughter, Miss
Anna, returned to Ashland Wednes-
day after several days visit with
friends here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Douglas VanDerker,
of Rockford, ILL.,, are visiting Mr..
and Mrs. NJ E. Sturtevant, of Grants
Pass.
I. w. James, of Kerby, has Just
sold his so acres adjoining the town
to Mr.. Tower, recent arrival from
Fresno county, Cal.
Miss Pearl Lewis, who has been
teaching school in Portland since
last September, returned to her home
in this city Tuesday
Mr.. and Mrs. George Hull re-
turned to their home at Medford
Sunday after few days with rela-
tives and friends here.
Bargains in Hammocks at Cramer
Bros.
Mrs. Alice Carton left Monday
evening for Portland, where she goes
to look over property, with the pos
sible intention of buying.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. A. Harmed and
baby returned to their home at La
Grande, Ore, Monday evening, after
weeks visit with relatives here.
Bert ingalls, went hunting last
week. All he got for his pains was
the pleasure of drinking Folger's
Golden Gate Coffee which he took
with him.
Fl. B. Reed, of Kerby, arrived in the
city on Thursday. He visited the
county seat on business which will
demand his attention for two or
three days.
N. G. Boynton has three beautiful
gold fish which Mr.. Harth gave him
for the park and they will be placed
in one Of the large fountains this |
week.
Leon Grimmett, who was operated
on by DR.. Loughridge for appendi-
citis at the South Pacific hospital
here about two weeks ago, is now
able to be up and around the hos
pital.
Miss Edith Barnard went to
Dothan Wednesday, where she will
spend several weeks with Mr.. and
Mrs. Donnell, parents of Postmaster
Donnell of this city.
Mrs. F. w. VanDyke and son, e.
o. NdhDyh Ne, returHeu Idsl rrludy
from klamath Falls, where they
have been visiting for the last few
weeks
There will be a special meeting OF
the Eastern Star Wednesday evening,
June 30, at o'clock. All members
requested to be present. BY order Of
the Matron.
Eugene Coburn, who has been
bookkeeper for the Mcintyre Trans
portatlon Co. at Pokegama, for the
past two years, has resigned his posi-
tion there and Saturday returned to
his home in this city.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1909-06-25
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Mr.. and Mrs. Elias Ruud have
taken apartments at the Western
hotel.
Miss Pearl Wiltshire, OF Ashland,
came down from that city Monday
to consult DR.. Findley for throat
trouble.
Mr. and Mrs. C. G. johnson, OF
Lincoln, Neb.. are in the city guests
at the f. l.. Coron home. Mr.. John
son is a nephew OF Mr.. Coron.
Don't fail to attend the opening
of Bells Piano and Sewing Machine
Emporium at O'Neill's Saturday
night. Hear the Ss-note Angelus.
The seniors of the Loyal Temper
ance Legion will give medal con-
test July 8. All friends are urged
to help the legion with their pres
ence and their money.
Cheap wood, factory blocks and
kindlings-block, single load SAYS;
4 loads $1,000; kindlings, Csc, 8 for
S1.50. H. Huck Wood Yard, l09
W. II street. Phone 4S4. 6-25-tf
Mrs. NJ. r. Moore and children,
Lizzie, Nellie and Chas., and Hazel
and Carl Gillette, who have spent
the past two weeks camping at West
Fork, are expected to arrive home
Saturday.
Peter Crum returned to his home
at Columbia Falls, Mont, Thursday
night after having completed the as
sessment work on some mining prop
erty in Galice district. He expects
to return later in the season aud
make this county his home,
Well, the local base ball team got
a pretty hard drubbing at Central
Point last Sundays to | tells the
story with Grants Pass at the tail
end. Our boys say 1t was uphill
work all the time, the diamond be-
ing located on the side of hill COW
cred with weeds and our boys are
used to something better than that.
Central Point here this Sunday.
Watch 'em.
Gus Karner has purchased 4O1
head of fine beef cattle from Slate
creek and will keep them In reserve
until the present supply is exhausted.
Gus Karner this week received
fine bunch Of beef cattle from Hor-
ace Pelton, of Sans Valley, and these
are now being served to his custom
ers who are particular about secur-
ing choice beef.
See Bell for all Sewing Machine
Supplies. He has full line; also the
Singer, Wheeler & Wilson Sewing
Machines. Az O'Neill's Furniture
Store, sos Front Street.
Bell has line of the Wiley b.
Allen Pianos which are the best
ever brought to Grants Pass. At
o'Neill's Furniture Store, SOC Front
Street.
Tents and Camp Stoves at Cramer
Bros.