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The Sauk Centre herald., 1909-10-07
BE A BOOSTER
Do What You Can for the Interest
of the Town You
Live In

In a recent speech, Gov. Hughes
referred to the constant inquiry of
reception committees and prominent
citizens of how he liked their town
during his recent trip to Seattle and
other westerncities, and he said it
had made a deep impression on him.
1t showed him that the people had
civic pride and enthusiasm, and the
Jersey City Journal takes the remark
as lead to suggest that good citi-
zens have a good word to say for
their home town. They know its goot
points, and if there are other pecul-
iarities they do not present them.
The grumbler, who knows all the
bad features of a town and mentions
them at every opportunity is not only
a poor citizen, but he is one who does
nothing to improve the town he lives
in. 1t is good enough to provide a
home for him, and perhaps a place
of business, or an occupation, but that
is forgotten in the general flow of
complaint.
Every resident can do something
for the betterment of his town. Ii
he cannot improve property for lack
of means of ownership, he can at
least keep his own home neat and
clean. He can have a clean yard, a
grass plot or something to add to the
appearance of the place, and above
all, he can say a good word for the
place at every OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
field News.
The Sauk Centre herald., 1909-10-07
Orioin of Sailors Collars.

In the course OF an after-dinner chat
recorded in Sir Algernon Vests Re
collections" the late Admiral Sir
Harry Keppel, who served in the navy
under four sovereigns, said the blue
collars worn by sailors had their or.
igin in the dressing of the pigtails-
which Sir Harry recollected being in
use-when a blue cloth was put on
the mems shoulders to keep the
grease OF their Jackets. The pigtails
disappeared, but the collars remain
to this day.-London Globe.
The Sauk Centre herald., 1909-10-07
Children cry
FOR FLETCHER'S
ASTORIA
The Caspian Sea.

Two thousand years ago Herodotus
said that the Caspian sea - across
which Russia has been hurrying
troops for Persia-was "a sea by it.
self. having no connection with any
other" But centuries after his time
such authorities as Strabo and Pliny
believed that it was connected with
the Northern ocean by long and mar
row gulf. Geography seems to have
had setback in the interval through
false information received at the time
of Alexander's conquests. Herodotus
said that the Caspian's length was Is
days voyage with rowboat, its
breadth eight days Since the actual
figures are $50 miles and 400, this
shows that a rowboat of the time did
SO miles day.
The Sauk Centre herald., 1909-10-07

Minnesota's new governor is
receiving much gratuitous ad-
vice from the press, the politi-
clans and the public. Probably
he is very grateful CD for it. It's
a difficult place to step into, is
that of accidental governor.
Mr.. Eberhart gives evidence of
wanting to try to do the right
thing by the state, while at the
same time endeavoring to hold
down his job for another term
in his own right. Why not give
him the benefit of the doubt and
let him show what caliber he is
made Of?
The Sauk Centre herald., 1909-10-07
A. M. WELLES.

Events since the death of
John A. johnson indicate that
there are three big factions in
Minnesota Republicanism, name
ly, the Ramsey county-Dar
Reese faction, the Ed Smith
Hennepin county faction, and
the Bob Dunn faction, with
Eberhart trying to play a lone
hand against them all, while
Billy Hamm quietly smiles and
gets ready to tie up to the one
that's best able to "deliver the
goods. No wonder Frank Day
and Dick O'Connor lie low and
laugh in their sleeves.
The Sauk Centre herald., 1909-10-07
LAKESIDE MEMORIES

HE season of 1909 at Ward Springs the pleasantest
on record, and that's saying good deal, for every
season enjoyable for those who fortunate to
or to cottage Birch Lake during the heated term
While life at this beautiful fails to give pleas
ure unaoyed yet the chief feature during
the past summer the social functions and of these the
bean baes at the Lyon cottage every Saturday night stood
easily first unless it be the bonres the Bishop cottage
which was occupied by Mr. and Mrs c. c. Gngery and Mr.
and Mrs Rogers of Lincoln Neb At these evening func
tlons the entire Ward Springs colony assembled the
Tune was passed singing songs listening to rectatons and
having general good time. The best function of
the final bonfire by the Gingerys Tuesday evening"
August 5 just before the colony began to break for the
season.
Mr. Gingery of seventy odd years of age the
e OF every gathering and led all the evening functions in
ms own mitabe style. The celebrated bear Dance with
f. A Richards "Dago" and Frank Parker and j. F.
cooper as Bruins, piece de resistance At the last
oonfe the program elaborate and has already been
outlined in The Herald At this Junction. recited
original verses composed for the OCCASION The that
nave been requested to furnish friends with
copies of this euor and that several have asked have
IL published, is only for committing offense
against the and dignity of the commonwealth by
producing 1t here. The verses follow. A. NJ WEILES
The Sauk Centre herald., 1909-10-07

The immense crowd at the
Todd county fair at Long Prairie
attested to the value of Jim Hill
as a drawing card. People like
to go a long way to hear the
great empire builder of the
North Star state talk. One rea-
son is that he always has some
thing to say.
The Sauk Centre herald., 1909-10-07

Freddie Gebhardt,, who some
years ago trailed in the wake of
Lily Langtry, announces that he
is going to run big "tipless'
hotel in London town. Should
he succeed in this laudable en-
deavor the public will be willing
to forget some of the fool things
he did in earlier years.
The Sauk Centre herald., 1909-10-07
Invisible.

The old broker touched the messen-
ger boy on the shoulder.
Say, sonny" he inquired, didn't
engage your brother three hours
ago to deliver a message and return
with the answer"
Believe you did, boss" responded
the messenger nonchalantly. E..
well, he said he would go like the
wine and haven't seen him since"
"And you won't see him, boxe. Did
you ever see the wind?"
The Sauk Centre herald., 1909-10-07
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. *+t s*
Qbe Churches.
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH

CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
Sunday morning 1890 preaching
service. Sunday School at 1850 a. m.
G. E. society 1880 p. m. Evening
service 500 p. m. Wednesday even,
ing 500 p. M, prayer meeting ana
bible study.
FREDERICK H. OEHLER. Pastor.
METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH
Glass Meeting $3.50 a. m.
Morning Service 1890 a. m.
Sunday School 300 m.
Junior League $3.50 p. m.
Epworth League 6:9O p. m.
Evening Service $3.50 p. m.
Bible study, Wed. Eve. 7:30 p. m.
]. T. b. Smith. Pastor.
ST. PAUL'S CHURCH
Services every Sunday at 8 O'Clock
low mass. 10 O'Clock high mass.
Afternoon service at 2 O'Clock p. m.
Every day mass at 8 O'Clock a. m.
REV. A. AKTz Pastor.
THE CHURCH OF THE GOOD SAMARITAN.
Services Omitted
Morning Prayer and Sermon, 1870
Sunday School, Pm
Evening Prayer and Service 7:3O p. m.
Strangers Cordially Welcome
REV. S. L. MITCHELL, Rector.
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
Services, Morning, 1870.
Sunday School, II m.
Prayer Meeting, Wednesday, 7:3O p. m.
CHURCH OF OUR LADY OF
THE ANGELS
Services every Sunday at 8 o'clock
low mass. 10 O'Clock high mass.
Afternoon service at 2 o'clock p. m.
Every day mass at 8 o'clock a. m.
REV. T. F. O'CONNOR, Pastor.
The Sauk Centre herald., 1909-10-07

The Minnesota foot ball team
made a noise last Saturday like
a western champion. May the
racket continue till the maroon
and old gold floats triumphant
over the Wolverine maize and
blue on Northrop Field Nov. 20.
The Sauk Centre herald., 1909-10-07

The Browns Valley Tribune
says Gov. Eberhart's future is in
his own hands. From this dis
tance it looks as though it was
in the hands of Ed Smith and
the rest of the Hennepin county
gang.
The Sauk Centre herald., 1909-10-07

The Aldrich- -Cannon-Tawney
combination is receiving many
hard raps from the press and
the people.
The Sauk Centre herald., 1909-10-07

With Bob Dunn, Jake Jacob
son and Jim Tawney each seek
ing a "vindication" there ought
to be something doing in Mime
sofa politics next year.
The Sauk Centre herald., 1909-10-07

Jim Hill missed his train the
other day in order to finish a
speech he had begun at a county
fair. And the audience took
chances on missing theirs to hear
him through. Pretty good test
of oratory, is it not:
The Sauk Centre herald., 1909-10-07
Traternal
M. B. A. Lodge. Meets on
Second and Fourth Saturdays in each
month. G. R. Gray, Secretary.
"Uncle Tomm" Landmark Goes.

"Uncle Tomm" Landmark Goes.
Washington, Ky.-The courthouse
in which Uncle Tom. of Uncle Toms
Cabin" fame was sold, was struck by
lightning and destroyed the other day.
The building was erected in 1874. It
was the sale of the aged negro at this
place that gave Harriet Beecher Stowe
the basis for her story.
The Sauk Centre herald., 1909-10-07

The attitude of Lieut.. Peary
relative to the discovery of the
north pole is in marked contrast
to that of DR.. Cook, whose mod
est and gentlemanly conduct
under extremely trying circum-
stances has met with the ap-
proval of a large majority of the
reading public. Peary probably
reached the top of the earth but
if he is desirous of establishing
his claims he better buy and
read, carefully and prayerfully,
the latest edition of the most ap-
proved book on etiquette.
The Sauk Centre herald., 1909-10-07
The Bear Dancers

Tune: Yankee Doodle,
Genie Richards had two cubs,
He called them Frank & Freddie:
When he pulled the string they
danced,
For they were always ready.
Chorus
Genie Richards is the boy,
Genie is a dandy:
He can make the cubbies dance
Because he is SO handy.
The Sauk Centre herald., 1909-10-07

Mrs. Andrew Melon has re-
Gently secured a divorce from
her husband, Pittsburgh's great
est banker. Cut her Melon, as
it were.
The Sauk Centre herald., 1909-10-07

John A. Johnson's body lies
mouldering in the grave but his
soul will go marching on for
many a year.
The Sauk Centre herald., 1909-10-07

Possibly Jim Tawney knows
more than two senators and
eight other representatives from
his home state, but the "plain
people" are making a noise like
a person from Missouri.
The Sauk Centre herald., 1909-10-07

Is the reason why President
Taft desires ''party solidarity"
because he is such a firmly built,
solid person himself?
The Sauk Centre herald., 1909-10-07

The retention of the chief
forester by the president makes
Ballinger's shoe Pinch-o(t).
The Sauk Centre herald., 1909-10-07
Ode to Ward Springs

gtes o he auth O The Oaken
" ERY dear my heart is Ward Springs Iakede
The lake with its beautiful simmer and sheen:
I've bathed in it, fshed in it, rowed on it's bosom,
And beathed the fine air with
I've slept of doors and I've basked in the
Till my health has come back and feel like a
These cottages fine and these improvements
j. w.
Ward energetic,
Here's health and long life to friend Mr.. Ward
This beautiful spot is
II draws the good people from far and from
The lake and its setting truly aesthetics
II you'd paint picture. why it
We've reyeled in beanbakes and bOnfreS a
Each gathering we've had, why. it's just been hummer
Had
Fig-hearted Gngery.
WellbeOved
Who led all our functions and led them right
For fortnight I've wrested problems domestic,
I've rused for grub from until night
'Tis here that I've sewed on bachelor buttons
I've swept out my cottage ard sicked er right.
But the thing that's afforded exquisite pleasure
Is washing the dishes at noontide each day:
I've scrubbed them and rnsed them
Goodbye to the dislyan when go
The ample tin dislpan,
- The we-poished dishnan.
Who's I'll cherish forever
As the flames gaiv dance light up forest
We're reminded the time draws
When big family pleasant
Wen all cherish memories of Birch Lake dear
The tear of regret shall intruSively swell,
Our grief will give great exhilaration
AS tales Of the bear dance to friends shall tell
The riD-rOaring bear dance,
The sde-splng bear dance
Which Richards and Cooper and Parker danced
The Sauk Centre herald., 1909-10-07
Ode to Gingery

Tune: oh, Happy Day"
Oh, happy day: when Gingery came
To spend the summer at Ward
Springs:
He scatterS sunshine all about,
We all are joyful when he sings.
Happy day, happy day:
When he is here we all are gay.
We hope he'll come next year to
stay,
And drive the shadows all away.
Happy day, happy day,
When Gingery's here we all are CAV.
The Sauk Centre herald., 1909-10-07
Farewell to Gingery
Tune: "Old Shady"

"Old Shady"
Goodbye, Massa Gingery, goodbye your good wife:
Birch Lake would like to keep you all your life:
you're going down south where the corn grows tall
But you'll live in the hearts of one and all. \
Chorus
Goodbye goodbye, can't keep you any longer
We wish you all safe journey home
Goodbye goodbye, we can't keep you any longer
Goodbye goodbye, you're going home.
The Sauk Centre herald., 1909-10-07
Ode to J. w. Ward
Tune. Joy to the World

Tune:. JOY 70 the WOrId7
There was a man whose name was Ward.
And he was wOndrous wise:
He bought some land out at Birch Lake
And made paradise
The Sauk Centre herald., 1909-10-07

At the function the following songs composed for
the OCCASION by trio consisting of Miss Anna
bel Erwin, soprano; Mrs. Alex Jamiesohn, alto; A. NJ
Welles, bass.
The Sauk Centre herald., 1909-10-07
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The Sauk Centre herald., 1909-10-07

Now Frank Day is credited
with grooming for the Democra-
tic nomination for governor,
Fred w. johnson of New Ulm, a
brother of the late John A.
Johnson. Cut it out Frank, a
man cannot run on his brothers
reputation. But then, perhaps
you were only putting out a feel
er to fool the bad boys in the
opposition camp.
The Sauk Centre herald., 1909-10-07

Now look for the greatest po-
litical scrap of the century in
the first Minnesota congressional
district next year.
The Sauk Centre herald., 1909-10-07

Jim Hills prediction that the
day of cheap wheat has passed
ought to be good news for the
farmer. This year wheat is
averaging from Is to 25 bushels
per acre with the price around
ninety cents. If that does not
tend to broaden the smile of the
agriculturist, wonder what
would.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1909-07-15
o. r. g. N. Cases Friday

Commissioner O'Neill of Lewiston
has fixed July II for the preliminary
hearing in the case of the surveyors OF
the o. r. & N. railroad charged with
interfering with the forestry depart
ment by destroying trail on the bank
of the Locksaw creek. The case
which arises through the rivalry Of
the O. r. Il N. and the Northern
Pacific surveyors in the middle fork
country will be tried at Lewiston.
The O. r. Il N. men made trails along
the bank of the creek and afterward
obstructed them to prevent their use
by the Northern Pacific men surveying
a line on the other side Of the
Locksaw. The forestry law provides
that trails made by one party may be
used by another and must not be
destroyed, but the Q. r. u N. survey
ors claim that the trails were part OF
their survey work and were not pub
lie trails in the meaning of the statute.
The forestry people, it appears, wanted
to use the trail for hauling supplies,
and when they attempted to do so
found trees and other instructions
placed across the road. District
Attorney Lingenfelter will prosecute
the case.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1909-07-15

There have been encamped here
during the past ten days some 1900
Indians holding big camp meeting
and on Monday they celebrated the
4th Of July in a manner worthy Of
the day. There were at least 125
teepees over there on the fiat, besides
their large assembly tent in which
their meetings were held and the big
tent in which the dinner was served.
There have been five missionaries
(whites) in attendance and the meet
ings have been well attended by many
of our citizens as well as by the
Indians. On Monday it was our
pleasure to be present at their exer-
cises in honor of Independence day.
There were two excellent addresses in
the morning by DR.. Ghormley and
Rev. Hood. This was followed by
the feast in the big tent where a
good dinner was we'll served by the
Indians to several hundred people
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1909-07-15
Early Construction

That the Northern Pacific is plan
ming for early construction of the Mis-
soula cutoff is now conceded by all
officials and new development rela-
tive to this feature came out with the
advise that the general contract for
ties which the Northern Pacific has
let that there will be delivered at an
early date large portion of the ties
which have been made.
At the present time the Peck Flume
company has ready for delivery about
80, 900 ties part of which will be used
on the Clearwater line and the balance
will be held for use on the new line
out Of Kooskia. Eighty thousand
ties will construct between 30 and 40
miles of road and the fact that the
company has asked for early delivery
indicates that the greater portion Of
of the ties will be used out Of Kooskia
up the middle fork.
The work of securing right Of way
out of Kooskia continues but it is UNI
derstood that deals under consumma-
ton cannot be closed for perhaps 30
days. Relative to the survey through
the town Of Kooskia the engineers
will first estimate the cost of the tun-
mel project there as well as the road
around the hill and when this is COM
pleted the purchasing Of right of way
in the the town will be taken up.
Engineer F. H. Eastman of the
O. r. & N. will move his camp to
, Kamiah within a short time, Mr..
Eastman has been in charge Of the
, survey up the south bank of the Clear
water river and after moving to Kan.
5 iah he will cross the stream and con-
3 tinue up the north bank to kooskia
E where the survey will be tied to the
f lines that run up the middle fork from
that point.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1909-07-15
Which do you think wonP

Not long ago two men, athletes, went
into a contest to see which could stand
erect and hold his arms stretched out
full length at either side of his body for
the longer time. One man had fed on
steaks and chops, sausage, ham, roast
beef, ETC.; the other ate heartily, but con-
fined himself to such foods as Quaker
Oats, rice. macaroni. etc. Which do you
think held out longer?
The first man lasted twenty-five min.
utes. The Quaker Oats macaroni-rics
chap concluded to stop after he had been
at it more than three hours.
There's more strength and economy in
eating lots of Quaker Oats than most
people imagine.
Every family should eat plentifully Of
Quaker Oats at least once every day;
breakfast is the best time. Il strengthens
you for the day.
Regular size packages for city trade.
large size family packages for those who
are not convenient to the stores. Grocess
cell both Of these.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1909-07-15
INDIANSCELEBRATE
1900 RED MEN OBSERVE INDEPEND-
ENCE DAY AT HANNAH II ~ II

not few of whom were whites. In
the afternoon came the exercises by
the Indian children which were very
good, especial mention belongs to the
rose drill by six girls, and the speak
ing of little six-year old, whose
name we did not learn, and who in
response to an encore gave Yankee
Doodle in most effective manner.
Little Viola Spencer, an Indian maid
en- of about eight years rendered
"Redwing" charmingly, accompanied
in the chorus by several little Indian
girls seated before miniature teepee
on the stage-they were given an
encore to which they did not respond.
Then followed speeches by the Nez
Perces in their own language which,
of course we could not appreciate but
was well received by the Indians
The music throughout all was fine
and everyone seemed to spend mos1
enjoyable day.-Kamiah Progress.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1909-07-15
Summer Tiilage VS.. Summer
FallOW

There is no occasion for controversy
as to what summer tilliage means or
that it means something entirely differ
ent from the old and familiar summer
fallow which has been fallowed in some
countries for centriues.
The term summer tilling' applies
to work where the land is carefully
cultivated from early spring and no
weeds allowed to escape. There are
several objects for summer tilling, viz:
1. To store all the moisture possible
in the soil below.
2. To admit the air in proper guam
titles, thereby promoting certain chem
ical action which develops nitrates
and other elements for plant life.
3. To obtain perfect seed bed.
4. To obtain a perfect soil condition
that perfect root system may develop
5. BY no means least, to obtain a
physical condition of the soil that
shall permit of as perfect control o.
air and water as possible, fully appre
ciating that the final crop Yield de
ponds very largely upon this poin
providing dry season follows.
The familiar summer fallow" il
based on the theory that the soil need
rest. Now that is inst what the sol
doesn't need, for soil at rest is a dea'
soil. Summer fallow" is quite gen
orally understood to refer to treat
ment Of field, as practiced for years
usually allowing fair to prolifi
growth of weeds, then to turn ther
under with a pillow and sometime
it was narrowed few times and some
times not at all until the crop wa
put in for the then supposed purpos
of letting the land rest. But tn
growth of the weeds is of itself proc
that the soil is not permitted to res
J Summer fallow is is therefore quite {
apt to be harmful as helpful for til
soil.-H. w. Campbell.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1909-07-15

Tennessee will not allow it's citezens
to be poisoned by -four made from
bleached wheat and the miller who
would make his -four white by bleach
ing the wheat with nitric acid, to the
danger of the health of the consumer,
cannot poison the people Of that state
longer. Swan patent is an unbleached
-four, Just like nature intended. For
health's sake buy sack next
time. 5ltf
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1909-07-15

For Sale-My household goods at a
bargain. Must be sold by July u.
Can be seen any afternoon. w. b.
Jericho. 5-2pd
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1909-07-15
ALIAS SUMMONS.

In the District Court, of the second Judicial
District, State of Idaho in and for the Coun-
ty of Idaho
Emma Harris, Plaintiff, vs. Joel A. Harris
Defendant
The State of Idaho sends greeting to Joel A.
Harris, Defendant.
You are hereby notified that there has been
filed in the Office of the Clerk OF the Dlstrict
Court of the Second Judicial District OF the
state of Idaho, in and for the County OF Idano,
the complaint OF the above named pla1ntin, q
copy of which is complaint Is attached 10 thls
Summons and made part hereof.
You are hereby summoned and required 70
appear and answer said complaint within
twenty days after service on you OF this Sum
mons II served wi thin this judicial district, or
IL served elsewhere, within forty days. And you
are hereby notified that II YOU fall 70 appear
and answer said complaint g above required
the said plaintiff will apply to- the
Court for the relief demanded In the complaint
Said action is brought to obtain decree OF tn g
above entitled court disso1ying the bonds OF
matrimony existing between the Plhntfn and
Defendant on the grounds of(wtnul desertion
and wilful neglect of the lPi9tnuh by Deien
dant, for cost 81 suit and sucn other reifei az
NAV seem proper to the cour the particulars
more fully appearing by the verihed complaint
on file herein. n..-,.
Court this 18th day of June, 1909
,sr.u Clerk
tshAhl ByJ. B. White.
Deputy Clerk
W. N, Scales. Attorney f9s Plaintiff Resi-
dence and post officeGra useville, Idaho. DO