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The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-07-02
SCOUTS IDEA OF MARRIAGE.
Crusty Massachusetts Bachelor of
Eighty Years Has Most Decided
Views on the Matter.

Eighty years of single blessedness is
the record of Moses P. Stowe, one OF
the Oldest residents of Grafton, Mass.
Not a woman crosses the threshold
of his cozy home.
ut makes no difference who or what
the woman is; she wouldn't get inside
of this house." he says. Even wom-
en- peddlers create different atmos-
phere when they only knock at the
door.
Marry? Well, should say not. You
don't know what that word means.
Why look at all of the men in this
country who have fastened them
selves to women whom they professed
to love, and now want to get as far
away from femininity as they can. /
wouldn't marry the best woman that
ever lived. l tell you, they are trou-
BILE brewers; they always have been
and always will be.
Il had lots of girl friends when
was young fellow, but when there
was any chasing to be done they were
the ones who did it. l never allowed
myself to become infatuated with a
girl, as l knew it would be my end"
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-07-02
Waterworks at cawker City.

Cawker City.-Cawker City has
taken another step forward and voted
$4,000 bonds for city waterworks.
Within a year Cawker has built a
$4,000 school building, and built an
electric light plant.
With the best cement sidewalks OF
any town of the size in Kansas, the
Lincoln Park Chautauqua on one side.
and the Waconda sanitarium on the
other, this will be the most thriving
town in northern Kansas from now
on,
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-07-02
WANTED TO MEET HIM AGAIN
Patriarch Had Something to Say to
Man Driving Big Red
Automobile.

The Stranger-That's a singular
looking old fellow sitting out there
on the fence. He seems quite patri-
arch.
The Native-Yep. He's been sittin'
thar fer three years.
Three years! Good gracious!
There must be an interesting story in
volved in this. Is he waiting for
something?"
yep. He's waiting fer tall Teller
drivin big red autymobile. He came
by bout three years ago an ruined
over tn old mans calf. The Teller
stopped an said: What's the dam
age?' an the old man said Bout
'leven dollars, and the Teller gave him
a twenty an drove on. An tn old
mans sittin' over there waitin' for
him to come back"
"Ehl Poor old chap. Forgot to
thank the man, suppose. But what's
he got that shotgun for?"
THE twenty tn Teller gave him was
bad"
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-07-02
lNTOLERABLE ITCHING.
Fearful Eczema All Over Baby's Face
professional Treatment Failed.
A Perfect Cure by cutlcura.

when my little girl was six months
old | noticed small red spots on her
right cheek. They grew SO large that
sent for the doctor but, instead OF
helping the eruption, his ointment
seemed to make it worse. Then l
went to a second doctor who said it
was eczema. He also gave me an oint-
ment which did not help either. The
disease spread all over the face and
the eyes began to swell The itching
grew intolerable and it was a terrible
sight to see l consulted doctors for
months, but they were unable to cure
the baby. l paid out from $40 to $50
without relief. One evening l began
to use the Cuticura Remedies. The
next morning the baby's face was all
white instead of red. ! continued until
the eczema entirely disappeared. Mrs.
P. E. Gumbin, Sheldon, Ia, July 10, '0S."
Potter Drug & Chem. Corp, Sole Props, Boston.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-07-02
Beqinninq Right.

Your folks must be mighty excep-
tionally fond of eggplant" remarked
the grocer's clerk to the deacon's son
when the two met after the church
services one Sunday. Your father
ordered two dozen of 'em yesterday"
"Oh, that's easily explained. You
see dads been reading about the
latest methods of embarrassing, and
he decided to try the business. AL
though the books advised beginners
to purchase adult fowls, dad decided it
was better to start with the eggplant"
-Harper's Weekly. .
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-07-02

Sheer white goods, in fact, any fine
wash goods when new, owe much Of
their attractiveness to the way they
are Numbered, this being done in a
manner to enhance their textile beau
ty. Home laundering would be equal
ly satisfactory if proper attention was
given to starching, the first essential
being good Starch, which has sufficient
strength to stiffen, without thickening
the goods. Try Defiance Starch and
you will be pleasantly surprised at the
improved appearance of your work.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-07-02
The Retort Crushing.

The late Peleg w. Chandler, who
was hard of hearing, was one of the
most effective of wartime speakers.
Every occasion illustrated his elo-
quence and demonstrated the quick
ness of his repartee. At one meet
ing he was frequently interrupted by
a BLACKBOARD at the rear of the hall,
who kept shouting: "Why don't you
go YOURSELF" For time Mr.. Chand-
ler's deafness prevented him from
catching the exact nature of the in
terruption of which he had been for
some time conscious. At last, Mr..
Chandler caught the words of the dis
turber. Then, in the mildest accents,
which emphasized the force of the
words, he said: young man, if my
ears were as good as yours, and as
long as yours, shouldn't be here to-
night"
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-07-02
Rural Mail Route Restored.

Lawrence.-The rural delivery Of
mail is eXerting a strong Influence
for good roads in Douglas county.
Some months ago an inspector visited
this territory and gave the farmers
on the end of Route sixty days to
repair the roads or he would order
their service discontinued. Nothing
was done and on April l the carrier
ceased to deliver to eight farmers on
the end of the route.
This did not suit the farmers at ALL
so they got busy with their teams and
put the road in passable condition.
Promptly came the order to restore
the service and the eight families are
again happy with their mail deliver
ed in front of their houses every
day
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-07-02
A Tall Bear Story.

"Why, once, do you know, l found a
bear inside a hollow log. Well, OF
course, couldn't get at him to shoot
him, and the log was too heavy to
move. didn't know what to do. So at
last | thought of cutting four holes
in the log, about where the bears
feet must be, and l got his paws
through slick. Then l tied rope
about the log and made him walk with
IL into camp. And-would you be-
lieve tive had all our food and all
our fuel for the winter out of that one
deal."-Outing.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-07-02
ENLARGE chanute Refinery.

Chanute.-The annual meeting OF
the directors and election Of officers
OF the Kansas Cooperative Refining
company was held here. ]. Jenkins
OF Chicago was elected president; F.
A. Jarsons of Chanute. vice-president
and general manager; w. r. Parsons
Of Chicago, secretary and treasurer;
NJ. ]. Woodward of Chanute, superfn-
tendent.
The directors announced their. in
tention TO add a wax factory and re-
frigerating plant before cold wealth
er.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-07-02

The extraordinary popularity of fine
white goods this summer makes the
choice of Starch a matter of great i'm
portance. Defiance Starch, being free
from all injurious chemicals, is the
only one which is safe to use on fine
fabrics. 1t great strength as stiffen-
err makes half the usual quantity of
Starch necessary, with the result of
perfect finish, equal to that when the
goods were new.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-07-02
Joke Anqers the Judge.

Judge Balloon was talking to a
crowd on the street few days ago,
telling them the proper way to put
shingles on house. He said:
The old rule was to allow six inches
of the shingles to show to the wealth
err; but that is too much. You should
allow not more than four inches to
show"
Some wag remarked in matter of
fact tone to the Judge: How would 1t
do not to let any show" The judge
replied: I've seen roofs made that
way; but it takes great many
shingles"
Then the Judge wanted to get mad
when the crowd laughed.-Twiggs
County (Ga) Citizen.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-07-02
LIGHTNING STRUCK HOUSE.

Cheney.-Mrs. c. ]. White, the wife
of a general merchant of this town,
was seriously injured when their
home was struck by lightning. She
was stunned and her condition con-
tinues serious.
The White residence was struck
during the rain and electric storm.
The damage to the property was not
large.
About an inch and a quarter of rain
fell during the storm. Harvest, which
started here, will be delayed on &C.
count of wet fields. 1t is believed
that not much damage will result.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-07-02
GIRARD MAY LOSE AlRSHlP.
Joplin and Chanute Make Bids for
Stock in Company.

Topeka.-Girard is about to lose its
airship company. Citizens of the
town subscribed $4,000 to the stock
of the company, but received it all
back but 500.
The comuany has spent $4,000 de-
veloping its airship. 1t needs more
funds. Joplin and Chanute each has
bid for it, Unless Girard comes to
the front with the needed funds the
company will likely move to one OF
the two towns mentioned.
The promoters have an airship
about ready to be tested, but Girar
will lose the advertising the tes.D
will bring unless it provides more
money.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-07-02
A Broad Discrimination.

There is an elder of a certain
church upstate who thinks that things
are only half done or not well started
in which he has no voice. At a
prayer meeting he offered thanks for
the safe return from their vacation
of the minister and his wife. With
proper dignity and in loud voice he
said: 20 Lord, we thank thee for
bringing our pastor safe home, and
his dear wife, too, o Lord, for thou
preservest man and beast. Success.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-07-02

Laundry work at home would be
much more satisfactory if the right
Starch were used. In order to get the
desired stiffness, it is usually neces-
sary to use so much starch that the
beauty and fineness of the fabric is
hidden behind a paste of varying
thickness, which not only destroys the
appearance, but also affects the wear
ing quality of the goods. This trou-
BILE can be entirely overcome by using
Defiance Starch, as it can be applied
much more thinly because of it's great
err strength than other makes.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-07-02
His Stomach RebelIed.

A dyspetic Atchison man went into
a restaurant the other day and or
dered fried catfish. Fried cat!"
bawled the waiter to the cook. in
stantly the weak stomach rebelled.
Cancel that order" the customer
said, "and give me an order of country
sausage "Sidetrack the cat and
make it dog" yelled the waiter, and
he is wondering yet why the man
grabbed his hat and left.-EXchange.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-07-02
NO DANGER OF FLOOD.

Topeka.-Reports to railroad head
quarters show that local showers fell
generally over Kansas. The heaviest
storms we're reported in the eastern
mart OF the state. The rain in Cen
trail Kansas, from Strong City to SUI
perior. Neb.. was accompanied by
heavy windstorm. The railroads say
there is no immediate danger OF a
flood in the Kaw valley.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-07-02

the kidneys are SICK
and cannot keep up
their never-ending
task of filtering the
blood. Lame back,
b a C k a C h e, dizzy
spells and urinary
disorders are warn
ings that must not
be overlooked. A.
G. Smith, 405 E.
Mills ST., Liberty,
Mo-, says: Il was
racked with pain,
stiff and lame, had
tarrihlp condition Of
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-07-02
No Race Suicide in Reno County.

Hutchinson-There has been no
race suicide in Reno county the last
year. Figures compiled by ]. E.
Conklin. county assessor, from the
reports made by the different deputy
assessors, show that during the last
year, or since the 1908 assessment
was made, there have been 233 mar
riages, GIG births and only 1875
deaths.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-07-02

~ CySI JuluoI VI
four years growth,
which three of the
best physicians de-
clared l had. They
said that only an
operation could
help me. I am very
gladthatIfollowed
q friends advice
and took Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound,
for it has made me
a. strong and well
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-07-02

uIIIy bPeIIS anu q tCI T 1DfO oOffSfeIO'' vi
the kidney secretions. l got so mis-
cradle l went to bed, but the doctor
did not do anything for me and no
one expected me to recover. Doan's
Kidney Pills first relieved, then cured
me, and / have had no kidney trouble
for seven years Since"
Sold by all dealers. 80 cents a box.
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-07-02
Consumption Permanently Cured.

That consumption can be perman-
emily cured is demonstrated by some
figures published by DR.. A. Van Bne-
den of Belgium, who says that 10 per
cent. of the patients treated in the
Bourgoumont sanitorium in 1904
have continued, four years after treat
ment, to improve, and are in condi-
ton to return to their regular occupa-
tiOnS,
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-07-02
Not Noticeable,

Little Nose Lamblack-De teacheh
done sent me home, nanny, cause
you didn't wash nah face.
Mrs. hanback, (angrily)-You fool
chile, what 70 you done tole her l
didn't?-Illustrated Sunday Magazine.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-07-02
KANSAS TOPICS
Parsons Druggist Arrested.

Parsons.-The first druggist to be
arrested in this city since the new
prohibition law went into effect was
Stanley finder, who is charged with
selling liquor. finder has no drug
gists permit and the case has been
set for June 80.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-07-02
OHIO GUARD TO LEAvENWoRTH.

Leavenworth.-Two companies OF
the signal corps of the Ohio National
guard will come to Fort Leavenworth
July %, for instruction, according to
advices received at the fort.
The guardsmen will be instructed
In The signal work of the regulars by
Company A signal corps.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-07-02
Ask Your Druggist for Aliens Foot-Ease.

ct tried ALIENS FOOT-EASE recent
ly, and have just bought another supply.
1t has cured my corns, and the hot, burn
ing and itching sensation in my feet which
was almost unbearable, and / would not
be without II now.-Mrs. w. ]. Walker,
Camden, N. j." Sold by all Druggists, &c.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-07-02
Rough on Rats. unheatable exterminator

Rough on Rats, unbeatable exterminator
Rough on Hen Lice, Nest Powder, 25c.
Rough on Bedbugs, Powder or Liq'd 25c.
Rough on Fleas, Powder or Liquid. rs.
Rough on Reaches, Pow'd, 15c., Lilo d,25c.
Rough on Moth and Ants. Powder. Csc.
Rough on Shelters, agreeable touse, 25c.
E. S. Wells, Chemist. Jersey City, N. J.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-07-02
Gratitude Poorly Expressed.

An old woman was profuse in her
gratitude to a magistrate who had
dismissed charge brought against
her.
Il thought you wouldn't be ard on
me, your worship she remarked, as
she left the dock; Il know 'ow often
a kind art beats behind a ugly face"
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-07-02
Reformatory Board Grants 40 Paroles.

Hutchinson.-The parole board of
the state reformatory adjourned it's
bi-monthly meeting after paroling
forty-nine inmates of the institution
and disdharging two. The latter, one
convicted of robbery and the other
OF assault, have served time for nine
to six years, respectively.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-07-02
Dull.

my! the paper is dull and uninter-
esting this morning"
is that so! Can't you find the d.
vorce column ?"-Detroit Free Press.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-07-02

And it sometimes happens that aft
er a man has made his mark he &C
quires a wife who makes him toe II.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-07-02
The Reason,

What's the reason we shouldn't
have little outing this Saturday.
asked Mrs. Grampus.
Il am" snarled Grampus.-BuffalC
Express.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-07-02

Little children are suffering every day
in the year with sprains, bruises, cuts,
bumps and burns. Hamlins Wizard Oil
is banishing these aches and pains every
day in the year, the world over.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-07-02

It's easier for some people to lie
for an acquaintance than it is for
them to stand up for friend.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-07-02
Must Work Both Ways

He--I could waltz on to heaven with
you
She-Can you reverse?-Yale Rec
ord.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-07-02
TUDlOR OF
FO[JRYEARS
GROWTH
Removed by Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound

Lindley, Ind. -" Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound removed
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-07-02

Smokers like Lewis Single Binder cigs
for its rich, mellow quality.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-07-02
EXPERIENCED ADVICE.

The Customer-You don't appear to
have a hat in the place to suit me.
The Hatter-Try a soft green one,
sir.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-07-02

Don't offer odds to the elevator DO
or he'll take you up.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-07-02

II you wish beautiful, clear, white clothes
use Red Gross Ball Blue. Large 2 OF.
package, cents.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-07-02

Tell the Dealer you want Lewis Single
Binder cigar for its rich, mellow quality.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-07-02

The next man in a barber shop is
always rough and ready.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-07-02

The ancient watch dog is a member
of the old guard.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-07-02
WHEN YOUR BACK ACHES
II Is a Warning That the Kidneys Are
Sick and Need Help.

A bad back makes every day dull
round of pain and misery. It's sign
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-07-02

Married life does not amount to
much until IL reaches pa.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-07-02

You cannot build a frame house I'M
less you have the rocks.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-07-02

Mrs. Windows Soothing Syrup.
For children teething, softens the gums reduces IN
hAmmAton, aliays pain, cures wind collie. sc bottle
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-07-02
ln,nortant 10 Mothers.

Examine carefully every. bottle OF
CASTORIA a safe and sure remedy for
infants and children, and see that 1t
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-07-02

Just 100000 tons of butter and
cheese were eaten all over the world.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-07-02
OpportunitieS,

OPPORTUNITIES are udHcIHS OH every
mans desk!" shouted the high-brow
lecturer.
Eyes; but they amt half as liable
to bite We as the spring fever or fish
in germ" echoed the chronic crouch.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-07-02
REVENGE.

The Professor-I've been a vege-
tartan all my life; from now on I'll eat
nothing but beef!
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-07-02
ARE YOUR CLOTHES FADED,

Use Red Cross Ball Blue and make them
white again. Large 2 OF. package, 3 cents
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-07-02
PERRY DAVIS, PAINKILLER

Summer complaint, bowel trouble. cramps have no
ieine s kept on hand. Csc, Sc and SOC bottles
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-07-02
NOT WHAT HE MEANT.

Saphedd - I'm rather dull this
evening. l feel little down in the
mouth, don't you know.
Miss Cutting-O, impossible! Why,
it is not a sixteenth of an inch long!
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-07-02
GRATIS.

Youth (at bun emporium)-I say,
you know, this milk is sour,
Sweet Thing-Well, there's plenty
of sugar on the table, amt there?
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-11-23
MRS. G. T. LADSoN
PASSES TO BEYOND

Mrs. c. T. Ladson, wife of a prominent
lawyer, died early Sunday morning at
the family residence on Peachtree road.
She had been i'll for over a year.
Few Atlanta women had as many sin
cere friends as Mrs. Ladson, and though
1t had been known for some time that her
death was only a question of time, they
had never given up hope of seeing her
well again. For months she had been
under treatment of the most skilled
physicians in the city, and a few months
ago she was taken to Johns Hopkins
hospital in Baltimore and an operation
performed, but her relief was only tenn
porary.
She is survived by her husband and
three daughters, Misses Agnes and Leone
Ladson, and Mrs. Frank Adair She has
one sister, Mrs. s. II. Simonton Of
Kings Mountain, n. c.
Mrs. Ladson was born i'm Columbia,
S. c., in 1862, and her father was a lead
ing Methodist minister of that state.
She was an honor graduate of the Old
South Carolina Female college.
Twenty-six years ago she married Mr..
c. T. Ladson, and the young, couple
moved to Atlanta and made their home
I'm West End. Three charming daughters
graced this union. Some years ago the
family moved to a home on Peachtree
street, corner Third street, and from
there to the present home on Peachtree
road.