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The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1909-09-03
Queer Orders.

A certain druggist in a large city
who numbers many of the poorer
class among his customers, makes 4
collection OF queer orders which he
receives from illiterate people. The
other day he received one which
read: "Thfs little girl is my child and
she has five cents to buy sitless DOW.
ders for a grown-up adult who needs
them" Another note reads: ," Please
give my little boy three cents worth
of Epicac to throw up in his six
month-old baby sister" And still an.
other: my little Jimmy has ct up his
grandfather's parish plaster. 80 send
an antedote quick By the enclosed
little girl . .
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1909-09-03
A Classic In Kentucky.

!" 0'oSot0 TT 5<SnH0VNy'
They have been telling this story,
down in the Blue Grass so long that
the Louisville Courier-Journal says
1t is regarded as a classic:
"Majah," announced the colonel,
I'LL bet I've sweat no less than II
gallons!"
Begging your pardon, kunnel," re-
turned the major, desisting from a
long libation, ''gentlemen don't sweat;
they perspire. Horses sweat"
well, then," returned the now IT.
rftated colonel, glazing at the calm
and contented critic Of his diction,
by CAD, sub, I'm a hoss!"
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1909-09-03
Porto Ricans Interested.

In Porto Rico the Spanish exhibi-
ton of the National Association for
the Study and Prevention of Tuber-
culosis, the first of its kind, has met
with decided success. twenty-five
cities, including about one-third of all
the towns in the island. were visited
and over 100000 people viewed the ex-
hibit. The poor transit facilities in
the island made it necessary to haul
the exhibit from place to place on OK
carts, like travelling country circus.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1909-09-03

out a cane, and as I continued my
health gradually returned. I was so
grateful made public statement of
my case, and now seven years have
passed I am still perfectly we'll"
Sold by all dealers. SOC a box. Eos.
ter-M1lsurn Co., Buffalo, N. 7.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1909-09-03
Three REASONS
Each with Two Legs and Ten FINGERS.

A Boston woman who is q fond
mother writes an amusing article
about her experience feeding her boys.
Among other things she says:
"Three chubby, rosy-cheeked boys,
Rob, Jack and Dick, aged 6, 4 and 2
years respectively, are three of our
reasons for using and recommending the
food, Grape-Nuts, for these youngsters
have been fed on Grape-Nuts since in.
fancy, and often between meals when
other children would have been given
candy.
II gave package Of Grape-Nuts to
nefghbor whose year old child was
weazened little thing, i'll half the
time. The little tot ate the Grape
Nuts and cream greedily and the moth.
er continued the good work, and it
was not long before truly wonderful
change manifested itself in the child's
face and body. The results were re.
markable, even for Grape-Nuts.
Both husband and use Grape
Nuts every day and keep strong and
well and have three of the finest,
healthiest boys you can find in a days
march," .:~:
Many mothers instead of DESTROYING
the children's stomachs with candy
and cake give the youngsters hand.
>ful of Grape-Nuts when they are beg
ging for something in the way Of
sweets. The result is soon shown in
greatly increased health, strength and
mental activity.
There's a Reason"
Look In pkgs. for the famous little
book, The Road to MELVILLE
Ever read the Shove lettef1 a new
SO aDpears fron tlnDe to tlnle. They
me gonuan1s trues on4 1ul q huAaD
ontoEo0 S.s !
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1909-09-03
Latest from Atchison.

This is the latest story in Atchison:
A young visiting man was declaring
that the theory is all nonsense about
kissing being dangerous on account of
germs conveyed from one mouth to
another. 1--WE kissed hundreds of
girls" he declared, "and I'm not dead
yet"
Promptly one Of the listeners in
quired: "But what about the girls?"
kansas City Journal.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1909-09-03
LITTLE STUNT WITH CoRKs
Pile Them In a Column and See II
You Can Knock Them or
One at a Time.

This picture shows a little cork
stunt that seems quite simple.
To one end Of piece of string is
tied cork and to the other end is at
tached rod. Pile up a number Of
corks in single column-a difficult
feat in itself. Then fish" with your
rod, trying to knock one cork at a
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1909-09-03
Forgot That People Who Live In
Glass Houses Should Not Throw
! Standardization Result.

There was once little boy who
lived In house all made of glass. He
lived with his mother and his father
and his nurse, and he used to have a,
lovely time sliding on the glass doors.
And everything went well while he
was good. but one day he wasn't. He
was cross. When he slipped on the
glass floor, instead of thinking it fun,
he was angry, and when he went
down to breakfast he slid down the
glass banisters, which he ought not
to have done. And he spilled his
milk on the glass table and made
marks all over the glass walls with
soap. And finally he looked out of
the win-I mean the wall, for, Of
course, all the walls were windows
and saw some children playing and
making lots of noise That made him
crosser, so he went down to the back
yard and collected a lot of stones and
went upstairs again and threw them
at the children, which was the naugh-
test thing yet. He couldn't dodge out
of sight, because the whole wall was
glass, so when the children looked
up they saw him there. They were
quite indignant, so they picked up the
stones and threw them back at the
little boy. They hit the house in all
directions, and made such alarming
Jagged holes that the little boys
mother and father came running in,
and taking the little boys hands ran
downstairs and out as quickly as pos
sible. The house collapsed complete
ly. The fathere shook his head.
We'll have to take brick cot
tage," he said. "Oh, my boy, don't
you know that people who live in
glass houses shouldn't throw stones ?"
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1909-09-03
Game Of Eggball.

ing must retire from the game. It is
not necessary to endeavor to hit the
ball during each round. Too difficult
shots may be passed by. That player
who remains longest in the game
wins.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1909-09-03

lame, weak, run
down to q mere
skeleton. My hack
was so bad. I. could
hardly walk and
the kidney . secre-,
tons much dtsor-
dered: A week after
I b g gan using
Deans Kidney Pills
7 could walk with.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1909-09-03
Hard to Manage.

you have captain and mate on
that boat Of yours, don't you?"
"Sure thing"
why is that?"
II can't manage her alone"
THAT'S why you call the boat 'she,'
I suppose?"
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1909-09-03

What sweet enjoyment it is to be
able to shed little happiness around
us! What an easy and agreeable
task is that Of trying to render others
happy!-Baker,
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1909-09-03
Silk or Crepe de Chine.

When cleaning small pieces of silk
or crepe de chine or any fancy piece,
first wash in CASTLE soap and hot
water, then dip in benzine, which
lends color and brilliancy to 1t.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1909-09-03
Soon Becomes Hardened.

But sometimes it's right to tell
white lie, isn't it," "Perhaps. But I
notice that when a man gets that idea
once it isn't long TIL be becomes
color-blind."- Cleveland Leader.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1909-09-03
Mother-in-law AGAIN.

Mother-in.Law Again.
Husband-Why do you hate to see
me come home smiling?
Wife-Because l know it means
something has happened to poor moth.
er.-Illustrated Bits.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1909-09-03
Nero'& Test.

The deadly gauge Of Nero's drunk
enness was a finely wrought intaglio
ring. When he could not see the AZ.
ures on it he knew he was drunk.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1909-09-03

time from the column without destroy.
ing the balance of the other corks in
the heap.
1t takes skilful person to do this
trick successfully.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1909-09-03
WANTED THE DATE,

Preacher-Tommy, hear you have
been telling lies. I never told lies
when was your age.
Tommy-When did you begin. sir?
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1909-09-03

It takes 2 very great intellect to
equal the pleasures of a very simple
heart.-Beatrice Mantle in "Grot,. .
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1909-09-03

The on the right is of conhower blue
with
nat OF golden yellow trimmed in hydranges
The middle of
of black
satin The hat Of black and white
"~
The the left Of f lace
of double
plating O Lace ~ ' ~ - ~~1'~
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1909-09-03

How soon we are forgotten when
our money is gone.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1909-09-03
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MND = '..>.*
s.
INTERESTING GAME FOR BOYS
Good Substitute for Baseball Where
Large Field for Latter Cannot,
Be Secured.

One can say nothing unkind about
baseball. for it really is a splendid
game. Every boy will tell you that.
But there are times when an open
space large enough for ball field
isn't near, or sufficient number Of
players cannot be had. Nor is base
ball game in which girls readily can
join.
Eggball is different. Both girls and
boys can play, in most any number,
and have an enjoyable time. A very
small space. easily found in a back
yard, provides the field"
In the center of the field set a rod
upright, with its top about eight feet
above ground. Fasten to the extreme
end of the rod hook or ring, and to
this attach a cord. Carefully empty
an egg; then make it secure at the
end of the cord, by the method illus
trated in the diagram.
Each player has a racquet. The
rim should be constructed Of paste
board and covered with stout paper.
Little courts are marked, outward
from the pole. No player must move
from his or her court while the game
is on. The eggball is started by a
player. Then each player in turn
strikes at it with the racquet. Any
player who misses the ball upon strik-
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1909-09-03

Blouse of biscuit'colored taffeta
trimmed with narrow brown velvet
ribbon, the ends of which are fastened
with gold buttons.
The tucked chemisette is of chiffon.
with yoke Of guipure, of which the
cuffs are also made.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1909-09-03
? R0VE'b q FINE. =
No Fear Of Any Further Trouble,

David Price. Gorydon, Ia, says: II
was In the last stage OF kidney trouble
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1909-09-03

Too warm TO work in the summer.
With lazy hands and feet:
But II watermelon is cut
It's never too warm to eat.
Too warm to work in the summer:
But II there's a big circus show
Comes to town, with jolly clown.
IT'S never too warm to go.
Too warm to work in the summer;
But to romp and play and run
Is such very different thing,
For it's never too warm for fun.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1909-09-03

so quickly with grass or mud, and
which stains it is often impossible to
eradicate.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1909-09-03
VERY FOOLISH LITTLE BOY

For it's never too warm for fun.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-03-11

and misery. Il duNlSt Ill buutlluB
women TO take Lydia +. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound" Minis. EMMA
WHEATON, Vienna, w. Va
Lydia l.. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound, made from native roots and
herbs, contains no narcotics or harm
full drugs, and to-day holds the record
for the largest number of actual cures
of female diseases of any similar medi-
cine in the country, and thousands Of
voluntary testimonials are on file in
the Pinkham laboratory at Lynn,
Mass, from women who have been
cured from almost every form Of
female complaints, Inflammation, ul-
ceration, displacements, fibroid tumors,
irregularities, periodic pains, backache,
indigestion and nervous prostitution
Every such suffering woman owes IL to
herself to give Lydia Z. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound trial
If you would like special advice
about your case write a cOnfiden-
tial letter to Mrs. Pinkham, at
Lynn, Mass. Her advice Is free
and always helpful
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-03-11

Msdisonville Ky.-B L. league. col
cred. Of this city. has been appointed
rural route carrier out Of Madisonville
on route No 4. with Floyd Grace, an
other colored man, as substitute. The
announcement of these appointments
has caused considerable comment, and
Il is the general opinion that a petition
will be sent the postmaster general TO
rescind the appointments. There are
over one hundred families on this
route. all white but three. and the ap
pointment OF these colored men is not
at all satisfactory. and II is reported
that they will remove their boxes Il
these men are to remain as carriers.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-03-11

Owensboro, KY. A. Harris, one OF
the most prominent insurance and real
estate men in Greensboro. was arrest
ed on the charge OF setting fire TO and
attempting to burn his storehouse in
this city on February 10. Lloyd p.
Bennett. a former Deputy United
States Marshal In Western Kentucky
and brother Of Senator Avis Bennett,
OF Ohio county. was also arrested. he
being charged with being an accessory
after the fact Harris is prominent in
church affairs. lie was formerly con-
nected with the real estate department
OF the defunct Daviess County bank
and was also superintendent Of the
Homestead Land Co.. one of James II.
Parishes concerns. lie came here
from Louisville a number OF years ago.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-03-11
CLASS THAT HUBBY WAS IN.
Possibly wife Did Not Mean u Just
That Way, But There u Was.

A husband and wife ran freak
show in a certain provincial town, but
unfortunately they quarreled. and the
exhibits were equally divided between
them. The wife decided TO continue
business MS an exhibitor at the old ad.
dress. but the husband went on tour
After some years wandering the
prodigal returned, and a reconciliation
took place, as the result Of which they
became business partners once more.
A fow mornings afterward the people
OF the neighborhood were sent into
Ats OF laughter on reading the follow
ing notice in the papers;
by the return OF my husband, my
stock Of freaks has been permanently
Increased"
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-03-11

Covlngton. Ky.-Railroad detectives
arrested two young men here on the
front end OF the baggage car of &.
& o. train. In the pockets of one OF
them. John Davis. %. OF Alexandria,
Ky were found forty locks OF hair,
each tied with a dainty ribbon, to
which was attached the name OF the
former owner. The labels showed that
they had belonged to women in Hunt
ington. W. Va. Newport News. Ash
land. KY. Catlettsburg. Ky. Lexing'
ton. Ky. Covington, Newport and Cin'
cinnati.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-03-11

Louisville. Ky.-The movement 10
establish prohibition in Kentucky has
led the Model License League to gath
err these figures: Distillery and BREW
cry property in Kentucky. SCI, 600. 900:
operating capital. sl25,00O.O0O: inter
nal revenue collections, s24. Os6, 6631t:
licenses and taxes. s2.O7i .SS1.29; pay
labor. Sl1.15O.OO0; cooperage. s2,2s9..
6S750 spend for bottles and cases,
s. .O69 SSl1O.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-03-11

Mayheld Ky--Tn his charge to the
grand Jury Circuit Judge Bugg read
the law regarding the selling Of pooled
tobacco 10 independent buyers and
then Instructed the jurors to do their
duty. Il Is estimated that about 1000
loads of tobacco have been brought 20
Mhyheld and sold loose.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-03-11
Too Risky.

DO you approve of the plan Of
teaching pupils to box?"
Not unconditionally." replied the
country pedagogue, remembering his
husky 19-year-olds. Might be all
right, though. IL you'd authorize the
teachers to carry guns."-Philadelphis
Public Ledger.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-03-11

Louisville, Ky-Chris Mueller. who
had represented the 46th legislative
district In the lower house OF the gem
eral assembly. died here. He was one
OF the democrats who. by voting
against J. c. W. Beckham TO the last,
finally made possible the election OF
William OConnell Bradley to the sem
ate.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-03-11

Lexington. Ky.-The bill providing
for a proposed amendment OF the state
constitution to secure statewide pro-
hibltlon. which will be introduced at
next session OF the legislature. pro-
hihits the manufacture. sale. barter or
giving away of intoxicating liquors in
Kentucky.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-03-11

Lexington Ky.-The trial OF John
Abner charged with the assassination
Of James Cockrill during the Breathltt
feud troubles In 1908, was called at
Jackson. This IS the last OF all the
murder cases growing out OF the
Breathltt assassnations.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-03-11

Lawrencoburg. Ky.-The Gait house,
the iargesi hotel In the city. was burn.
ed TO the ground The FIRE is supposed
to have originated In the kitchen. The
building contained many guests. who,
at the alarm Of fire. ran to the street
In their night Globes.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-03-11

T.. Pfnkham's Vege-
table Compound.
Eleven years ago I
was a walking
shadow. Ihad been
under the doctors
carebutgotnorelief.
My husband per-
suaded me to try
Lydia 4. Pinkham's
Veget table Com
pound and itworked
like a charm. IL re-
lieved all my pains
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-03-11

Louisville. Ky.-Mrs. Cleo +. c.
Coon. a member OF pioneer family OF
Kentucky. am educator OF note, and
one of the most prominently known
women In Jefferson county, died here.
For years she had conducted the East
Cedar Hill institute
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-03-11

Tobacco raised In Franklin county
was sent to every quarter OF the Unit
cd States when go hogsheads were
shipped from this city. II Is the prop
crty Of the American Tobacco Co. and
Il required Is cars TO carry 1t away
from The city.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-03-11
Sale o. Old Furniture.

The removal OF the state govern
ment from the old TO the new capitol
building. with modern equipment and
furniture. will cause unique sale OF
old furniture In which interest al
ready has become keen. Seekers are
fooking here
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-03-11

London. Ky-Deputy United States
Marshal Thompson. Of this city with
large posse. has been In the noigh-
borhood Of stearns. Ky. for the past
three weeks looking for Berry Simp-
son and his gang. lie returned here
after giving up an hope Of capture.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-03-11
CAPITAL NOTES.
New Fair soeiatlon.

Tho Franklin County Fair associa-
ton. with an authorized capital stock
OF $1,000 was organized here amid
much enthusiasm at a meeting Of the
Business Mems club. The association
will make application for membership
In the Kentucky Fair association.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-03-11

Hopkinsvllle. Ky.-Eight senators
from the Tennessee legislature are
here. In statement The Iunaways
declare that their sole reason In leaN-
ing was TO prevent the republicans
from naming a member OF the board Of
primary election commissioner
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-03-11
Rrooms HIaher.

VI. Dorm. general manager OF nc
Frankfor, broom factory. announced
an advance I'm price of brooms OF 81
per dozen following the increase IN The
price OF broom corn from SEQ to 500
ton. The drought of last season is
held responsible.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-03-11

Owensboro. Ky.-T. s. Anderson. the
aged president Of the defunct Daviess
County Bank and Trust Co. who was
convicted In January Of swearing 70
a false statement Of the condition %
his bank. Is III OF smallpox In the coun-
~ Jail.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-03-11

Lexington. Ky.--Articles incorporat-
ing the Braznell Co. which Is to take
over the controlling interest In the
BenJelllco Coal Co.. were fled here
The capital stock OF the company is
$4,000. The incorporators are A. 5.
Braznell his son. Y. A. Braznell. and
+. j. Hanlon. all OF Pittsburg.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-03-11
How's This?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for any
cnse Of Caiarrh that cannot be cured By Halis
~. CHENEY CO.. Toledo o.
We. The undersigned. have known " j. Cheney
FOR the last IS years and believe him perfectly hon
orable IN all business transactions and financially
able 70 carry out any Obligations made by his nrm.
WALDfso. KNSAS MARVIN
Wholesale Druggists. Toledo. o.
Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken Internally. acting
Directly upon the blood and surfaces Of the
system. Testimonials sent free Price rs cents per
bottle. Sold by all Druggists.
TAxe HalIs Family Pills for constipation
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-03-11

Lexington. Ky.-Wesley II. Tilford,
who was born IS years ago in this city,
had lived here since his early youth
and had been associated with the
standard Oil Co. for more than 30
years died In New York city.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-03-11

Jackson. Ky-Twenty-one persons
for various offenses against the inter
nal revenue laws. were sentenced to
serve from 80 days TO months In the
Breathitt county Jail Federal Judge
Cochran permitted them TO give bond
10 serve their time next fall.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-03-11
peIeaates Amounted.

Gov. Wilson appointed United
States Senator Bradley. w A. Robin
son. Of Louisville. and T. A. Combs,
OF Lexington. delegates TO the third an
nual meeting OF the international Con
ference on State and Local Taxation
at Louisville. September 2l24.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-03-11
Mustered Out Because Of Ineficiency,

Adjt. Gen. Johnston issued an ORDER
mastering out Of the state guard serv'
Ice Companies l. OF the First. A and
l. OF the Second and l. OF the Third
regiments. The order says the com
panics fell below the average required
in the federal and state inspections.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-03-11

Louisville. KY. J. Carr. a mem
Der Of one OF the most prominent fami-
lies In jefferson county, died here. He
was 80 years old and all his life had
largely engaged in farming. He was
highly respected.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-03-11

Jackson. Ky.-The first regular term
OF the United States district court for
the Eastern District OF Kentucky to
be held in this city was commenced In
the Breathltt county courthouse by
Judge A. NJ. ]. Cochran.