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The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1909-01-01
WHERE RICH MEN ARE FEW.
They Are as Scarce as Black Swans
In Bulgaria.

They Are as Scarce as Black Swans
In Bulgaria.
Bulgaria is the nearest approach TO
peasant commonwealth which the
world has known in modern times.
There is not Bulgarian Slav who is
not the owner Of plot Of land upon
which he lives and out of which he
gets his own livelihood by his own
labor.
Large landowners are almost un-
known The few men Of wealth in
the country are mostly Of foreign birth
or descent, and even they would not
be counted as wealthy according to
the standard ~ other European coun-
tries.
The small landowners, who form the
vast majority Of the population. are
peasant born and peasant bred. They
are extremely thrifty. They are con
tent with very plain food. They wear
the same sheepskin garments from
year TO year. only turning their coats
inside out with the changes Of the
season.
Whole families. even Of well to do
peasants, sleep In the same room upon
mats stretched out on the floor. They
live under conditions Of dirt and dis
comfort which no British or German
or French laborer would tolerate for
week Yet, Notwithstanding their
disregard Of the simplest sanitary ar
ranGements, they grow up singularly
strong and healthy.
Moreover. they are free from the ir-
ritation caused among other laborers
overworkcd If not underpaid, by the
spectacle OF neighbors living in atilu.
ence and ease without any necessity
to curtall their expenditure. Rich men
are black swans I'm Bulgaria. ] was
told by foreign banker in Sofia who
had traded for many years in the
country that he doubted greatly
whether there were fifty men in all
the rural districts who had net in
comes Of $1,000 year.-London illus
trated News
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1909-01-01
THORN

Walter Barks is visiting friends in Phila-
delphia.
George Straw of New Britain spent the
holidays here.
John Hartshorn of Northampton is visit
ing friends here.
Senator Elect Henry B. Scott Is confined
t., his home by illness.
The Brown Mill has been leased to the
Phetteplace Oil Company of Providence
Mr.. and Mrs. Benjamin Dalton enter
tanned large company OF friends at their
new home on Christmas Day.
Rev. c. Conal MacKay, pastor OF the
Thornton Congregational Church departed
on the midnight sleeper for New York to
spend few weeks with his son, Conal.
Rev. Louis w. Horton will occupy the pull
pit during Rev. Mr.. MacKay's absense. A
movement is on foot to remodel and en-
large the Thornton Congregational Church
this spring.
Christmas morning was welcomed by
The Choral Society OF the Thornton Con-
gregational Church, twenty-four in num-
Der, by singing Christmas carols through
out the village under the leadership of Rev.
c. Conal MacKay. The society visited
the home of the PASTOR Rev. {. Conal
Mac Kay. at 50 Pocasset avenue, Provi'
dence and after an evenings repast which
satisfied the inner man and the singing OF
carols the parry returned to Thornton, but
sang the Christmas carols in front of the
home of Robert Pollock on Webster avenue
before boarding the 1915 car for Thornton
The number of invitations to the society to
sing were larger this year than in pre-
vious years. The Choral Society by in
vitation sang into the receiver OF the Edi.
son phonograph. The singers were highly
and profusely commended for their singing
by the village people, The selections were,
"Christians Awake. ."lIow Beautiful Upon
the Mountains" ,""While Shepherd Watched
their Flocks by Night" and Hail Smil'
ing Morn. The high registers were easily
reached by the singers and the voice parts
we'll balanced.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1909-01-01
A TURNER MASTERPIECE.
Origin of the Painters Famous "Rain,
Steam and Speed"

Steam and Speed"
OF all pictures by the great English
color poet, Turner, none is more popu-
London National gallery under the
name Of Rain, Steam and Speed"
which was first exhibited In 1874. IL
Is impossible to reproduce this ade-
quately.
Concerning the origin Of this picture
Ruskln furnishes an interesting tale
The story was told to him by friend
Lady Simon. 1t seems that she was
travelling one night In the early days
of the Great Western railway from
Exeter to London. when had taken
off my coat and smoothcd my rufiled
plumes and generally settled myself"
she tells, 81 looked up to see the most
wonderful eyes ! ever saw, steadily,
LUMINOSITY, clalrvoyantly, kindly, pa
ternally looking at me. The hat was
over the forehead, the mouth and chin
buried In the brown velvet coat collar
of the brown greatcoat. Well, we went
on, and the storm went on more and
more until we reached Bristol, where
we waited ten minutes. My old gen
tleman rubbed the side window with
his coat cuff, In vain. He attacked the
center window, again In vain, so blur
red and blotted was It with the tor
rents OF rain. A moments hesitation
and then, Young lady, would you mind
my putting down this Window
"'Oh, no not at ALL
"'You may be drenched, you know
"'Never mind, sir
Immediately down went the win
dow and out went the old genteman's
head and shoulders, and l said, 'Oh,
please let me look
"'Now, you will be drenched.' he re-
monstrated. But he half opened the
window for me to see. Such night.
Such chaos OF elemental and artificial
lights and noises ! never saw nor
heard. He drew up the window as we
moved on. / leaned back for some
minutes with closed eyes, then opened
them and said. We'll, I have been
drenched. but It was well worth It,
"He nodded and smiled and again
took TO his steady but lnoHcnslVe Pc
rusing Of my face. The next year, /
think It was, going to the academy. |
turned at once, as always did, to see
what Turner'S there were. Imagine
my feelings! There stood written
Rain, Steam and Speed, Great West
ern, June, 1S43.' had found out
whom the seeing eyes belonged to. AS
I stood looking at the picture heard
mawkish voice behind me say:
"'There, now, just look at that!
Amt ii just like Turner? Who ever
saw such ridiculous conglomeratlonT
l turned very quietly round and said:
4 did. was In the train that night,
and II is perfectly and wonderfully
true After that | walked quietly
away"-IIelen Zimmern in Metropol-
itan Magazine.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1909-01-01
CLAYVILLE

Mrs. Mary A. Ford is in quite poor
health at this time.
Mrs. John A. Rounds spent Christmas
with her sister at Kingston.
Mrs. Myrtle Burchard is entertaining
her cousin from Anthony for few days.
Mrs. Hiram Bennett has gone to spend
tile winter With her son in Providence.
Mr.. and Mrs. w H.Phillips spent Christ.
mas week with their daughter in Provi-
dence.
Services at the church next Sunday even
ing will be IT charge of Mrs. CHEEKY OF
Providence.
The Christian Union of this place will
meet in the vestry of the church on next
Wednesday evening at seven o'clock.
Miss Corrine Collier, who is teaching
school in New York state, is spending her
Christmas vacation at her home in this
place.
The Christmas entertainment at the
church on the evening of December 24.The
feature. .of the evening was tree laden
with gifts for all aud Santa Claus, who
distributed them. Santa Claus was i'm.
personated by Elma Burndrett. The en-
tertainment was in charge of Mrs. George
Paine and Mrs. Myrie Burchard and Mrs
Florence Conan.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1909-01-01
Goinq Too Far.

At school exhibition Juvenile
elocutiouist got up to recite the first
piece OF his life. lie was ambitious
He wished To make n great success of
his piece, and he had been told 10y
his teacher that the secret Of elocution
was the gesture-for every phrase its
fitting gesture. The opening line of
the boys selection was, The comet
lifts its tail OF fire" The overzealous
boy. to ft Its proper gesture to this
lire, lifted up the tail OF his coat and
held IL out I'm n horizontal position.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1909-01-01
Zoology and Elads.

Zoology figures very largely on the
flags of different nations. On the
British royal standard is the lion. II
was Richard Occur de Lion. by In
way, who altered the device from
leopards to lions on the kings stand
ard. The eagle appears on the stand
ards of both Russia and Germany
and both the lion and the eagle on that
OF Spain. Bulgaria has n lion. China
a dragon and Mexico bird quarreling
with snake. Taken together with
the animals that appear on nations
arms. the royal unicorn aud Austria
lian emu and kangaroo, n fairly com
from national emblems.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1909-01-01
ENFIELD

The dedication of the new $II, 900 school
house at this place tomorrow afternoon
will make gala day in this section. Ar.
rangements for the event have been per-
iected by competent committee AMI every
thing points TO successful and noteworthy
occasion. State Commissioner Walter T.
Ranger will be the principal speaker and II
is expected that Congressman Capron will
be present. The town of Smith6eld will
be represented by the members Of the
Town Council and the School Committee
and the Esmond Mills by Superintendent
Walter Trickett. The owners Of the Es-
mond Mills contributed the land on which
the building stands and quite an amount OF
money towards the building Of the struct.
ure.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1909-01-01
Faults on Both Sides.

He was mild and meek kind of
husband. hut ut length his patience
and good nature gave out, and he Went
TO his lawyer to get him TO draw mp II
deed OF separation from his exaspcr-
ating better half.
"Ah. WELL" said the lawyer thought
fully. perhaps there may be faults on
both sides"
You're rightw shouted the angry
client "She has hump on her back
and a wart on her nose. New York
Times.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1909-01-01
Her Kick.

IT don't mind finding gray hair or
two in my own hair" sighed the
bachelor girl. who shows some few
signs OF the scar and yellow leaf. but
when I pay SO for n nice bunch Of
lovely brown CurlS and have TO pick
them out Of those. too. it isNt fair.
DO YOU think ii isT'-Chicago Inter
Ocean.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1909-01-01
Buy Good Clothes.

In buying clothes it pays men to buy
good, seryiceable, we'll fitting suits. Cheap
clothing is not economical. Try the well
known tailoring establishment OF S. Elias,
2I2 Union street, Providence.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1909-01-01
MONEY SAVED

BY trading with US. We are agents for
McBrides & Dr. Daniels Liniments an
preparations, also Balsam Myrrh and Bal
sam Elixir, harness soaps, oils and dress
ings, brooms for house and stable, whips
and whip sockets collars and halters, har-
nesses, new and second hand and every ne
cessity for the harness. repairing in all its
branches promptly attended to at George
Prices, harne SIS maker, IS45 Westminster
street.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1909-01-01

"Say." queried the would be humor-
ist. where is that place Atoms That
So many people are blown toT'
"1t's just the other side ~ Efligy, the
place ip which So many people are
hanged" answered the solemn person
Chicago News
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1909-01-01
Poor ENcIIse.

Before we were married you said
you'd lay down your life for me-" she
sobbed
81 know H." he returned solemnly.
'but this .confoundcd fiat is so tiny
there's no place to lay anything down"
-lIarper's Bazar.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1909-01-01
Town of Johnston.
ak Collectors
SALE.

The Undersigned, collector of Taxes of
the Town of John stOn, v. L., hereby gives
notice that he will sell at Public Auction ut
the Town Clerks office in Thornton on the
23rd day OF January 1893, at 10 o'clock n. m.
the following real estate situated In said
town OF Johnston. the levy upon which
notice l. hereby given or so much thereof
as may be necessary To pay the taxes which
ar, due and unpaid ut tho date hereof with
interest I, cost ana expenses nrOYlded, how
ever these taxes together win costs and
expenses are not paid before the time OF
sale.
Riccio, Antonio Lots 1886 Central
Park Plat. Amount of Tax. ........... 80
Thornton. Emily j. about l6 acres
of land, College Hill Amount of Tax....5 20
DeMorio. Grazlaro lot IS Lafayette
Park. Amount of Tax. ] 80
Dudley, Frank Il. 'ots l5O-l67 in
West Providence Park, Plat No. 2.
Amount or III .IO
Kent, VIM s. heirs of lot 80, LYMAN
Park Plat Amount of Tax ................... z, GO
POlatta, Mareetta, Lot ll6il1, Cedar
Hill Terrace. Amount OF Tax ................ 80
Parallelli Filonera, undivided half
OF acres of land, Peck's Hill.
Amount of Tax ....................... ..... . go
Pertrucci Severio & V 36 Central
Park Plat. Amount of Tax .C5
simmons C. w. trustee for w. w.
Simmons u In. Sarah 5. simmons
Estate school Tax l2l IS
Simmons, W. w. Trustee for WV.
Simmons, "a in. Sarah 5. simmons
Estate. school l39 Co
w. III. mATHEWSON,
Collector OF Taxes, Town of Johnston
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1909-01-01
Inconsistent.

Brown-It's curious about peoples
beliefs They will give entire ere
dence To the most absurd things and
put no faith whatever in the most ub-
yious truths. Black Yes. I've noticed
it. There's Greene. now He hasn't
the least confidence In hash hut hcll
eat all the croquettes and mincc pie
you can set before him Exchange
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1909-01-01
Good Behavior,

Employer-Why were Won discharged
from your last place. Applicant-For
good behavior. What do
you mean by that? Applicant-They
took three months Off my sentence
Cleveland Leader
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1909-01-01

Some say kissing Is a sin, but if II
was mn lawful. lawyers would ma al
low II: II II was m holy. ministers
would na DO Il; II IL was na modest.
maidens would ma take Il: II Il was M
plenty. puir folk would ns get 1T
Robert Burns
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1909-01-01
Foul.

"Foul tactics" declared the halfbacl:
whats the trouble now?' demand
ed the referee.
IL tried kick for the stomach. but
this fellow blocked II with his head
Kansas City Journal.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1909-01-01
NOCkLAND

"Shang" Bailey will speak Sunday even
ing at the Christian Church.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mowry p. Arnold spent
Christmas with relatives in Providence.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1909-01-01
SOUTH SCITUATE

There will be a three days meeting at the
South Scituate, Baptist Church, beginning
Wednesday, January 9th, at 10 a. m.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1909-01-01

quantity Of calcium sulphide with or
dinary white paint.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1909-01-01
IVERSsPOND
PIANOS

Represent the highest attainment
in artistic piano-building. Musically
and mechanically, they approach
perfection. The Duplex Treble, the
Brentwood Sounding-Board Bridge
and the Agraffe construction, found
in combination only in Ivers e.
Pond Pianos, place these instru-
ments years in advance of others.
Unexcelled for tune-staying and
durability.
Our 1908 styles just received from
our factory are the most attractive
we have ever turned out, and repre-
sent the height of fashion in piano
architecture.
Convenient systems Of payment.
Write for catalogue and prices or
make personal examination at our
warerooms.
NERS & POND PIANO co
iie Boylston Street, Boston
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1909-01-01

In essentials unity I'm doubtful things
liberty, In all things charity .-Melanch-
thop.
The Sauk Centre herald., 1909-05-27
Special Offers by Sauk Centre Business Men
Nj. HI. Doclittle

ewelry, Especially for the Commencement
Season
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-03-11

The remains of Miss Mary Harmon,
who died at ClearGeld last Wednesday,
we're brought to this city and taken to
Woodland for burial, the funeral being
at the Catholic church on Friday, inter
ment being in the Catholic burial
ground in Woodland. She was the
daughter of Mr.. Michael Harmon, and
her remains were accompanied here by
her father, and other members Of the
family and relatives, those from a dis
lance being Misses Hannah and Cath
crime Harmon, of Clearfield, Mrs. Hannah
Lambert, of Ringgold county. Mr.. and
Mrs. James Cain and Mr.. Patrick Griffin,
of Grand River.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-03-11

The X. P. hall was we'll filled last Fri
day evening at the concert given by the
X. P. band, notwithstanding several
other attractions in the city, and the
boys we're we'll pleased with the patron
age given them. The program rendered
embraced number of difficult selec-
tions, but the band handled them in
excellent shape. Prof. Tansey, who
is instructing the band, is making re-
markable progress with the boys, and
his cornet solos were features of the
program. Following the concert dance
was given, the music being furnished
by the K. P. orchestra and they made
splendid music which was enjoyed by
a large number of dancers.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-03-11

John Watson, who went to the NJ. e.
hospital at Des Moines few weeks ago
for treatment, returned home Saturday
evening, much improved in health, al
though he had his right limb amputated
Just below the hip. He had been suf-
ferer for some time with an injured
foot and gangrene finally set in and the
only hope to save his life was to ampu-
tate the diseased limb, and he is now
rapidly recovering his health. His
brother Jesse Watson went to Des
Moines and accompanied him home.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-03-11

Indications point towards the most
successful missionary meeting for men
ever held in Iowa when the state con-
ference of the Laymen's Missionary
movement is held in the auditorium at
Des Moines, March 23rd, 24th and 25th.
This great missionary movement is
arousing wonderful interest among
such names as J. Campbell White, Of
Now York; Col. b. w. Haliford, of Chi
cago; Bishop Theodore Morrison, of
Davenport; U S. Consul Wilbur. of Hall
fax, and others of national reputation.
Every minister In Iowa without regard
to church denomination is assisting Ia
making this the greatest meeting for
men ever held il the mild die west. s.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-03-11

H. G. Quiett last week sold his so
acre farm two miles north of Leon to l..
W. butler, Of North English, Iowa, at
$40 per acre, the deal being made by c.
NJ. Keller & Co. Two brothers of Mr..
Butler have also invested in good Deca-
tur county farms, .. S. Butler buying
the Charles Hull farm of GAG acres
northeast of Leon at $3.50 per acre,
and another brother has bought the
Lovett farm near Garden Grove.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-03-11

1t has been suggested that all the
Masonic lodges in Decatur county hold
a county picnic on st. Johns day, June
23rd, at Leon. There are number of
lodges in the county and the idea is a
good one. They could all bring their
families and Leon is an ideal place for
such gathering. 1t is expected that
every lodge in the county will take up
the matter and then definite arrange
ments will be made.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-03-11

DR.. J. W. King. state lecturer on tu-
berculosis, will deliver an address at
the Leon Public Library Friday, March
II, 1909, at 2 o'clock p. m. His subject
will be "The Early Pathological Changes
in Pulmonary tuberculosis and the
Symptoms which Accompany Them"
All physicians of the county are urged
to be present. An invitation is extend
ed to anyone interested in the subject
| to attend this lecture.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-03-11

Roe Caster, jr. is now getting ready
to start his cement block and brick fac
tory within few days on account of
the big demand for cement blocks. He
will engage in the business on an
extensive scale and has ordered two
cars of cement which will be here by
April 1st. There promises to be great
amount of cement work done in Leon
the coming summer.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-03-11

Squire J. j. Poush, one Of the genial
old fellows or Davis City, was a bust.
ness visitor in Leon Wednesday and
made The Reporter Office a pleasant
call. He was accompanied by his son
Harvey, one of the progressive young
farmers of Hamilton township, who owns
240 acres of fine land near Pleasanton.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-03-11

The next meeting of the Federated
Clubs of Leon will be held at the assem-
bly, room of the public library on Thurs
day afternoon, March 18th, at 2:30
O'clock. All friends are invited and all
members are urged to be present.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-03-11

Carl Lindahl, of near Davis City, was
visitor at The Reporter Office last Fri
day. He has sold his farm to Robert
Pickens, of st. Charles, who shipped his
car here last week. Mr.. Lindahl will
not engage in farming the coming year,
and will leave about May lst in COM
pany with brother to visit their par
ents at Nybro, Sweden, expecting to be
gone on the trip about three months.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-03-11

We will handle at all times fine line
of the very best boiled ham and dried
beef, and will slice it for you in any
quantity. Try it once and see how fine
it is. PENNIWELL BROS.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-03-11

Indications are, that with the present
excellent train service, many ladies'
living in surrounding towns will attend
Keller & Pryor's big Millinery Opening
Thursday, Friday and Saturday of next
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-03-11

Marion Woodland went to Charlton
Monday where he a jpears this week
as the attorney for the temperance
people WHO are trying to enjoin the
Charlton drug stores from selling liquor.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-03-11

If you wish to be regarded as strange,
cratic and peculiar, just tell the truth.
There is SCARCELY any competition in
that line. We are telling the truth
when we say we have the largest and
most up to date stock of millinery in
southern Iowa, at the lowest prices,
quality considered. Mrs. LUCY RAY.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-03-11

G. NJ. Keller has purchased the cot
tage owned by John Burns, and next
year expects to erect commodious res
idence on the property. Mr.. Burns is
packing his goods and will move to
Cedar RAPIDS,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-03-11

If you want to see just what the Chi
cago stores are showing just call on
Mrs. Lucy Ray. She has just returned
from there with the largest line of mil
linery ever shown in southern Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-03-11

The new pattern hats arriving this
week a. Keller & Pryor's are the most
beautiful ever brought to Leon. Our
many women re a1ers will have the op-
portunitv OF viewing a charming dis.
play during the opening. Thursday, Fri
day and Saturday of next week.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-03-11

We will grind lawn mowers next Mon
day. Ii you have lawn mower that
needs sharpening bring it in and let us
put it in good condition.
FAPorruAp e, CnNc
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-03-11

One hundred and fifty tailored and
pattern hats now ready fer display at
Mrs. Lucy Rays. Buy early and avoid
the Easter rush.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-03-11

The Library Will be open on Sunday
afternoon from $50 to $50 with good
supply of late reading matter on the
tables. Visitors also have access to all
the books on the shelves although no
books are loaned OR returned on that
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-03-11

Bid Frost went to Chicago Saturday
with car each of cattle and hogs, and
J. c. Campbell also shipped car of
cattle and one of hogs the same day.
going to Chicago with them.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-03-11

One continual round of pleasure in
eli and Jane" You laugh, yell, scream
aud roar. If you cry, we'll, the laugh is
on you. Are you going? Thursday,
March 49,