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Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1909-11-06
A LONDON DINNER.
The Scene Is Elegant and Impressive,
but, Oh, So Sad!


but, Oh, So Sadl
"a German" thus writes the London
Mail; a dinner is in progress at first
class hotel. Elegant toilets, splendid
surroundings and an absence OF
sound! Slowly, sdfHy, like automd-
tons, the dining ladies' and gentlemen
proceed with their meal The scene is
undoubtedly very impressive, but, oh.
SO sad! Amid the sparkle of Jewels
and silver and crystal and porcelain,
amid a scene that fairly invites, begs.
cries for a bright smile, a low, rip
ping laugh or at least that deep, ami
mated hum that makes itself other
wise noticed wherever there is large
gathering, the diners sit as in expecta-
ton of the judgment day. Sometimes
somebody does speak-one word or
two. The lips hardly part. The other
mods his head in terrible earnest. Then
silence reigns supreme again.
A friend who had been in England
once related a story, the point of which
l have never fully appreciated until
now. Like myself, the first time he
had entered a dining room in London
he looked around in surprise. Finally
toward the end of the meal he called
the waiter. 'Tell me, please" he
asked, docs anybody ever laugh
here?'
WELL" replied the waiter, II am
sorry to say that we have had some
complaints, but not often, sir not
often"
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1909-11-06
THE LOADED GUN.

a Most Dangerous Thing to Have
Around the Home.
The loaded pistol in the home is an
object of danger, wherever it may be
placed. To be of any use in an emer-
gency it must be within easy reach.
If II is within easy reach it may figure
In a homicide or a suicide. The sud
denly awakened person may kill q
member of the household by mistake
A child may find it and explode it. II
1t is not within easy reach it might
as well be in a shop downtown as far
as resisting burglars or serving a use
fu purpose is concerned. If il is out
away as a curiosity it should always
be unloaded. If the weapon is a relic
OF the past, a specimen of an ancient
form Of gunmaking, it is just as in
teresting with its chambers empty as
with them filed.
or course pistols may be put away
loaded with the full Intention of hav-
ing them safely fired or unloaded later
and then forgotten. This is a matter
that cannot be neglected without dan
ger. The loaded gun is o menace to
life as long as 1t remains loaded and
within reach. Even at the bottom OF
a trunk AZ is possible cause of trouble.
IL bebooyes everybody 70 make sure
that there are none of these hidden
weapons on the premises, TO be found
by rummaging children or suddenly
disclosed IN the course OF h0useclean-
ing or changes Washington Star.
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ELK CITY MINING NEWS

ISSUED EVERY SATURDAY BY
GEO. E. HAMILTON. :: Publisher
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1909-11-06

A Weekly Journal Devoted to the Inter-
ests of the Elk City, Red River,
Orogrande, Newsome, Dixie and
Buffalo Hump Mining Camps.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1909-11-06
SUBSCRIPTION RATES:

Entered at the Elk City, Idaho, Post
office for transmission through the
mails as second-class matter.
The Oakes times. [volume] (Oakes, N.D.) 1906-current, 1909-03-18
W. D. Huffman is the New
Proprietor and Already
Has Moved In.
ARGYLE CORNER IS
SOLD FOR $4,000
II. J. Johnson and J. E. Bunday
Are the Purchasers of
the Favored Site.

w. D. Huffman is now the proprietor
of the Vinkle House, having purchased
the house and furniture for $4,000.
The property reverted to Mr.. Vinkle
last fall on the foreclosure of chattel
given by Mr.. and Mrs. O. H. Severson,
after the property had been sold to
John Sims, who has been running the
hotel since it's purchase. Last week
Mr.. Vinkle bought the interest of Mr..
Sims, and deal was completed for it's
sale to Mr.. Huffman. The latter took
possession Monday evening.
Since the burning of the Argyle in
October, 1907, the new proprietor of
the Vinkle has been figuring on new
and modern hotel for the old site and it
has looked several times as if the build
ing would go up. This sale stops work
on new hotel as far as Mr.. Huffman
is concerned. The old site of the
Argyle, 5O-faot front, has been sold to
H. ]. johnson and J. E. Bunday, the
consideration being $1,000.
Landlord Huffman and wife are we'll
known caterers of this city and will
continue to keep up the popularity of
the Vinkle. For the present Mr.. Huff
man will conduct both the Vlnkle and
the City hotels. He has been running
the City for the last year and half,
but announces that it is for sale.
The Oakes times. [volume] (Oakes, N.D.) 1906-current, 1909-03-18
BIG INVESTMENT.
White and Son Buy Large Tract of
Land in Montana.

Aberdeen, S. D., March 14.-One of
the largest real estate deals that has
been consummated in Aberdeen for
some time was brought to a close yes
terday afternoon when C. F. White
of the firm of C. F. White & Son, own
ers of the large and we'll known stock
farm of Forbes, N. D., purchased Of
the Calvin Investment Company of
Miles City, Mont, through it's presi-
dent, w. w. d. Terrett, and its attor-
ney, Donald Campbell, 10000 acres of
land in what is known as the famous
Cabin Creek ranch which lies Just over
the Montana line between the C. M. &
st. P. and the N. P. railroads. The
consideration of the deal has not been
made public.
The Oakes times. [volume] (Oakes, N.D.) 1906-current, 1909-03-18
A Cowboys Girl.

Both the lovers of the artistic and the
devotees of the realistic will find an op-
portunity to worship at their respective
shrines next Saturday evening when
Perce R. Benton's, "a Cowboys Girl'
comes to the opera house. This play
has been before the public for the past
five seasons and every effort has been
made to keep it up to its high standard
of excellence and purity. The original
story of heart interest, it's wealth of
mirth provoking scenes and incidents,
and above all, its atmosphere of the
plains. have been preserved in all their
pleasing entirety.
The Oakes times. [volume] (Oakes, N.D.) 1906-current, 1909-03-18
Popular Edition" Laws of
1909:

AS usual, Immediately after the ad-
journment of the present session of the
legislature. the Popular Edition" of
the laws will be issued. The style of
this work conforms to the official
edition. 1t is set in large type and can
be relied on as being accurate.
Quite little statistical information
is also given. Among other things we
enumerate, the vote last election; a
list of state and county officers; news
papers to date; practicing attorneys;
governing boards of the state institu-
tions, etc. Your orders will be promptly
filled if given to The Times. The price
is 81. Order today and get in on the
first edition.
The Oakes times. [volume] (Oakes, N.D.) 1906-current, 1909-03-18
SURE EVIDENCE OF SPRING
Bees Swarming and Gathering of the
Sweet Honey.

The Lady Maccabees of the World
gave public installation Wednesday
night March 10th, which was we'll at
tended by representative people of
Oakes and surrounding country. All
were unanimous in their praise of the
affair.
S. Nevada Herford, state commander,
acted as installing officer. She showed
herself an artist in that line. Without
ritual or notes of any kind, she
piloted the officers in their march to
the respective chairs.
The floor work was splendid through
out. Consisting of difficult drills, con-
cluding by forming the initial letters
of the order, L. o. T. M. The mistress
at arms, Lady Ditzler, deserves special
mention for her proficiency. All in the
guard team did their part without an
error.
After the installation a short inn
promptu program was given. Mrs.
Ida Waterman was called. She gave
reading which was so much appre-
ciated she was recalled. She responded
by another reading which was very
funny. She was recalled again and
responded. Rev. Thompson was then
called upon. He responded in very
happy and pleasing manner. Miss
Retta Kooch, commander of Lisbon
Hive was called. She gave a reading
which was well received She was re-
called and responded. Miss Edna
Bolts was called and recalled, cap
tivating the audience both times.
Little Ella Hunter spoke a piece
which pleased all. The entertain
ment was concluded by toast to the
Lady Maccabees by Thelma Bishop.
| The good things did not end here.
For 10, from somewhere-came white
robed ladies with plates, sandwiches,
pickles, coffee and cake Of all discrip-
tions. That everybody enjoyed the
delicious lunch was very evident by the
bright faces and CHEEKY chat that was
carried on all over the hall. About
twelve we wended our way home feel
ing that we had been very pleasantly
entertained, and having a warmer
place in our hearts for the Lady Mac
cabees. "A Sir Knight.
The Oakes times. [volume] (Oakes, N.D.) 1906-current, 1909-03-18

Mr.. White is we'll known resident of
Lacrosse, Wis, where he is prominent
in political and business circles. His
ranch near Forbes comprises 500 acres
and upon it are bred fancy cattle and
blooded horses. 1t is understood that
he will sell his newly acquired Montana
land in small pieces to investors and
settlers. He has before successfully
operated in western lands. He and his
son will continue to develop their inter-
ests in Montana.
The Oakes times. [volume] (Oakes, N.D.) 1906-current, 1909-03-18
SARGENT COUNTY.
Werner.

J. w. McPhail, chairman, three
years; to fill vacancy F. NJ. Coleman,
supervisor, one year; +. w. Smith,
clerk, one year; P. E. Peterson, treas.
urer, one year; Henry Kraft, assessor,
one year; w. H. Kessler, justice of the
peace, two years;P. E. Peterson, H. N.
Bingham, L. Due, d. S. McPhail,
commissioners of conciliation; ]. v.
Haman, constable, two years; Chas
Johnstone, Ben Haman, Carl Gustaf.
son, Ben Venderloon, road oyerseers.
A resolution was passed that nj
hunting be allowed by parties living
outside of the township.
The Oakes times. [volume] (Oakes, N.D.) 1906-current, 1909-03-18
Annual Meeting Presbyterian
Church.

The annual meeting of the congrega-
tion of the Presbyterian church will be
held in the church on Tuesday evening,
March 80, 1909, at eight o'clock, for
the purpose. of hearing the annual re-
ports for fiscal year ending March 31st,
electing two trustees and performing
such other business as may come be-
fore the meeting.
Dated March 13, 1909.
Robert Mitchell,
Chairman Board Trustees
The Oakes times. [volume] (Oakes, N.D.) 1906-current, 1909-03-18
Life Insurance
Wanted.
Agent

Good, profitable, and permanent con-.
tract will be given right man, young or
middle aged, with good connections,
who can get applications for one of the
strongest and best life insurance COM
panies. Address with your local refer
ences J. M. Thorn, 317 Display Bldg,
St. Paul, MINI. 81.
The Oakes times. [volume] (Oakes, N.D.) 1906-current, 1909-03-18
Merric0urt,

Supervisor, A. L. Van Eaton; clerk,
L. w. Sullivan; treasurer, C. D. Hatha-
way; assessor, Chris Gebhardt; justice,
j. W. Crabtree; constable, Peter
Gramita; road overseers, Louie Bo-
linger, Herman Ottman, c. S. Tomlin,
Mike Templein, John Miller, John
Doering.
The Oakes times. [volume] (Oakes, N.D.) 1906-current, 1909-03-18
Lowell,

Supervisor, three years, S. j. Doyen,
one year, A. o. Satter; clerk, A. C.
Foster; treasurer, D. c. Simpson;
assessor, w. A. Rowe; justices, S. A.
Olmstead, B. w. Baldwin; constables,
v. S. Doyen, Glenn Porter; overseers
of highways, A. c. Foster, W. A. Rowe,
B. w. Baldwin, .sEs...ss johnson.
The Oakes times. [volume] (Oakes, N.D.) 1906-current, 1909-03-18

Mrs. S. B. Doty returned last Fri
day from Rochester, Mimi, to where
she accompanied her husband from
Fargo, where he had gone to get treat
ment for severe skin disease. She
reports him some better.
The Oakes times. [volume] (Oakes, N.D.) 1906-current, 1909-03-18
FullertonsYillage.

Trustee First ward. E. Paulson; trus-
tee Second ward, A. M. Berg; trustee
Third ward, E S. Thomas; village clerk,
w. E. Dickinson; assessor, X. S. Jensen;
justice of the peace, w. H. Church;
treasurer, F. w. Teichmann; marshal,
w. E. Dickinson.
The Oakes times. [volume] (Oakes, N.D.) 1906-current, 1909-03-18
Clement.

Supervisor, VIM. Zieman, three years
clerk, liver Olson; treasurer, Andrew
johnson; assessor, Iver Olson; justice
of the peace, VIM. II. Hazard; con.
stable, Mike Mahoney; poundmaster,
Matt. Pfeiffer; road overseers, G.
Broker, Andrew Larson, C. c. Holm,
Swan johnson, c. B. Martin, s. C.
Ditch.
The Oakes times. [volume] (Oakes, N.D.) 1906-current, 1909-03-18
Porter.

Supervisor, three years, Ell. M.
Wippich; treasurer, Jos. Pazandak;
clerk, G. w. Hay; assessor, ]. A. Dave;
justice of the peace, F. o. Ain; road
overseers, H. Dathe, Robt. Gregory,
VIM. Scaandelmeier, Jos. Barta and
N. E. Cox.
The Oakes times. [volume] (Oakes, N.D.) 1906-current, 1909-03-18
Riverdale.

Supervisor, N. E. Argetsinger; treas
urer, John Billmeyer; clerk, w. T.
Argo; assessor, Alva Brown; justice OF
the peace, Matt. Reddin; constable,
o. M. Jenkins; road overseers, F. E.
Ankeny, Elton Barnell, Frank Bill.
meyer, Charley johnson.
The Oakes times. [volume] (Oakes, N.D.) 1906-current, 1909-03-18
TOWNSHIP ELECTIONS.
Annual Election of Officers Held Last
Tuesday SO Far as Reported.

Supervisor, three years, C. E. Knox;
clerk, A. T. johnson; treasurer, j. N.
Chamberlin; assessor. A. T. Eaton;
justices of the peace, C. E. Knox, two
years; John Nelson, one year; con-
stables, Chas. Meyers, two years;
A. w. Robertson, one year; overseer
of highways, j. w. Cox, Mons Nelson,
G. v. Flindt.
The Oakes times. [volume] (Oakes, N.D.) 1906-current, 1909-03-18
Glovers Quit Farming.

S. Glover and son have leased their
big farms north of the city and will
dispose of their fine bunch of horses at
auction sale and at private sale will
offer their work horses, cattle, hogs,
implements and machinery. Ads. Of
both sales will be found in this issue of
The Times.
The main farm has been leased by
Nels Anderson and the other by j. F.
Payton, who formerly lived at Glover
but who moved back to DeSoto, Iowa,
after the death of his wife. Mr.. Glover
and son, Fred, have engaged in the
manufacturing business in Minneapolis
on large scale. They are putting out
a plow and gasoline engine on which
they have special patents and are build
ing up a large business.
Announcement.
AS the present mayor is not candi-
date for reelection I hereby announce
myself as a candidate for the Office of
mayor of the City of Oakes at the
coming election.
If elected will do my utmost to
serve the city in a satisfactory manner
and the duties of the office will be at
tended to conscientiously, to the best
of my ability.
l take this means of asking for your
support and assure you it will be ap-
preciated. Signed,
w. A. McCulley.
The Oakes times. [volume] (Oakes, N.D.) 1906-current, 1909-03-18

the boards Of appeal will be Of benefit
to this state and to Minnesota and
will tend to put an end to the feeling
that has grown up between the pro-
ducing interests of North Dakota and
the grading and buying interests of
Minnesota.
The Oakes times. [volume] (Oakes, N.D.) 1906-current, 1909-03-18

Chairman Board Trustees
Evening journal., 1909-08-24
SUMMER ACCIDENTS.

The ignorance or carelessness in en-
tering and leaving a boat or. while in
it, to venturing in the open water un-
prepared and TO neglect of the rudi-
mentary principles OF Workmanship
can be traced half the recorded fatali-
ties of the summer. No one should
ever take persons out rowing who do
not know how TO swim without first
ascertaining whether the boat is safe
and seaworthy and provided with the
usual paraphernalia for eventualities.
IL is when one least expects. says a
writer i'm a recent periodical, that these
accidents occur for Of course. no one
expects accidents at any time. A stout
bowline, enough life preservers to go
round, an anchor, something to bale
with and an extra pair of oars should
be carried on principle. You may not
need them ninety-nine times out of a
hundred. but on the hundredth they
may mean life or death.
In getting into a boat one should try
10 step right into the bottom over the
keel, or if this is too great a reach.
right into the middle OF the seat and
then down. Stepping on the gunwale
has been responsible for several cap
/ sizes. 1t is a good idea for inexperi-
enced persons TO steady the boat. Dis
/ tribute the weight as evenly as possi-
BILE. sit still and do not rock the boat
IL is dangerous 10 stretch over tc
touch a float or pier. In landing, the
person in the bow should be the first
TO alight from the boat. taking the
bowline with him and steadying the
craft for the others.
I When a boat is capsized do not try
| 70 get into IL again. II will sustain
you easily II you just lean on Il. When
you are being helped or towed do not
hang on TO your rescuer with bent
arms. This offers great resistance
Outstretched arms viii increase youi
chances OF getting ashore. Finally, a:
a warning, remember what the Irish.
man said. IL you are killed on land
there you are; but II you are killed OF
water. where are YOU"
Evening journal., 1909-08-24

uncomfortable TO sit down in these
boned contraptions. and many women
have formed the standing habit
Without a doubt there will be a flood
of appendicitis operations IL all this
tight lacing keeps on.
Hats Will Enlarge.
Hats are going to be larger than
ever in the fall. and the brims win bear
all kinds of huge flowers and feathers.
in spite of the edlct of French fash
ion leaders, dresses for the street will
not be long. at least not in this coun-
try.
The American girl is too fond Of
walking, both for reasons of health and
on account Of ruinous cab fares. 20
wear long. clinging trains that tire her
wrists to hold up and that collect tho
dust Of our badly kept streets in spite
of the best Of care. It is my firm be-
lief that except for receptions and such
formal occasions the short skirt will
continue TO be very much the style
for street wear for many seasons to
come
Evening journal., 1909-08-24
MISS rAFr's PLAIN GOWNS.

Miss Helen Taft has six dresses Of
pagoda blue, her favorite color. These
dresses all are of linen. cotton rep and
chambray. The presidents daughter
has decided it is not yet time for her
TO bother much about the dressmalScr.
simplicity is her aim. and she attires
herself with all te case OF the school
girl Her evening gowns are of white
null, made in plain princess, and she
never wears jewels. not even ring.
II is seldom during the summer that
Miss Taft wears a hat When she
drives she usually twists veil around
her head with a flower OF two in her
hair at the back. on the infrequent
occasions when she wears hat
she prefers a panama. with a broad
plaid sash or lingerie creation
wrcathcd with roses.
Evening journal., 1909-08-24
XAY-9HH WAY Increased
VVx1dE we IL wear FuIIneSS Of
~/kirf and
This Fall LsGssSsos o eS & aas Z; In Line d, 5sss,

the fronts hang straight, separating
slightly on their way to the waist
Belted coats somewhat on the order OF
the crstwhile Norfolk Jacket are
among the new models in coat suits.
Sleeves on both gowns and coats are
close hitting at the top, and IL fullness
there be Il appears at the elbow in
dropping effect
So much for a dress forecast. We
shall see what we shall sec later on
m the season And, according TO tho
powers that be. we shall go forth IN
silk attire. particularly I'm frocks OF
MORE silk. which for the early fall
days viii be the dernier cri.
Personally / dislike extremely the
draped skirt but in dress the ma
jority OF us have 20 learn TO like-no
to apprcciate-the value OF what VIC
do not like Appreciation, though. OF
what we dislike does not imply flying
In the face Of what we know TO be art
forcing ourselves TO defend the in
ferior, bowing down in the house OF
Evening journal., 1909-08-24
WASHING CoLORED LAWNS

Delicate wash materials in colors
arc so frequently spoiled with soap
that it behooves the owner of pretty
frocks TO study something herself
about the ways and means of the laun-
dry English housewives have "A way
of washing dcicately tinted fabrics SO
as TO make them look like new.
The colored garment Is first soaked
IN strong solution OF salt and water
cold water always The substitute
for sOap-for absolutely none Is used
is two quarts OF wheat bran, which Is
boiled In soft water for an hour This
Is allowed TO cool and Is then strained
and poured into the water in which
the dress Is 20 be washed one rims
ing alone is required, and no starch.
Tho bran water not only removes the
dirt with case and insures against
change Of color. but gives the fabric
a prcttier stiffness than starch. Swed
ish housewives brighten faded pink
by pouring boiling water through tur-
key red chccsecloth and rinsing the
dress in this For faded blue a deep
bluing water Is used for the rinsing
and, OF course. all colored garments
are dried in the shade.
] To remove fruit stains from table
/ linen tie up some cream OF tartar ia
the stained part and then put the liner
/ into "a lather Of soap and cold water
and boil awhile. Then transfer Il wei
/ TO lukewarm suds, wash and rinse well
a similar method is 20 rub the stainl
when newly made with common salt
I A third is 10 mix in equal quantities
soft soap. Dearlash and Stacked lime
[ Rub the stains with this and expos'
the linen to the sun with the mixture
plastered on. But as soon as the staii
has disappeared wash out the liner
Immediately. as it will be injured
mixture is left on long.
Evening journal., 1909-08-24
EoR TIE MERE MAN.

For the man who has to keep his
belongings in a, small space, such as a
hall bedroom. there is a new and
very compact wardrobe. on one side
a set OF drawers is below. small
folding desk in the middle and shay
ing stand on top. The shaving stand
Is hidden behind little door which
lifts on hinges, revealing a mirror
within. The other half Of the ward -
robe has long door. furnished on the
inner side with nickel towel racks
whislS broom holders. umbrella stand
and blacking brush shelf. The ward
robe part behind this door contains
"a nickel rod for coat and trousers
hangers and a tray for shoes. The
wardrobes come in oak and in ma
hogany finish. lined with curly birch.
Evening journal., 1909-08-24
TIE IDEAL HOSTESS

The ideal hostess is the friend who
from the moment of your arrival makes
you feel at home and let's you know
that she is glad to see you. But. while
giving hearty welcome, she is not
too gushing; neither does she give you
the impression that the whole house
has been turned upside down in prep
aration for your reception.
she entortains her guests or secs that
they are entertained without any ap-
parent effort and when the visit comes
TO an end never fails TO express TO
them the pleasure their company has
been to her.