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The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1909-12-25
MATTERS OF MOMENT
The Small Things That Mark One a.
Really Belonging to the
Smart Set.

For general afternoon wear the
dressy tailored suit answers every re-
Quirement for the woman OF limited
income.
A little clock In . leather case 10
= necessary accessory to the travelling
outfit.
The fashionable raincont Of the win.
ter Ii a very chic affair. usually Of
some pretty color. with plaid or strip.
ed pipinks.
Soft tancta 10 . favorite petticoat
material.
Silver and gun metal chains with
tiny coin purses arc worn with tail.
orcd suits.
A dainty jabot was Of fan.shapcd
plating Of iacc-edEed net. held BY .
winged bow Of Irish lace.
Chiffon over chsngcable silk 10 .
pretty fancy for blouse.
An attractive net jabot had three.
inch tucks across the ends and Irish
crochet roses scattered here and
there.
A brilliantly pretty hatpln 10 . cir.
Gle OF jet surrounded by rhinestone
and . center Of tiny jct and crystal
beads.
The small boys ovsrcoat this sea.
son IL nearly always doubic.brcast
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1909-12-25
The Old Year
and the New

'Seven-eisht-nin Do you hear
THAR" asked the old clock in the cor.
ner. Here II IL . full hour after your
bedtime. and yet you sit there staring
into the hre!" .4........
In front OF the IRE sat an old WON.
an-gray haired, wrinkled. feeble. The
voice OF the clock did not disturb her.
but as she watched the htful flames.
one could have read her thoughts.
But it's excusable on this night"
continued the clock. In soft tones
'HeiEho! but it's the last night of the
old year! Three hours more and we
are done with 1909. You and I are
going to watch the old year out to-
gcther. Let's see? How many years
have seen come and 60! Forty-ex.
actly forty with this one. That's long
time. long time"
The woman rocked gently to and
fro. and by and BY the clock suddenly
called out:
what. tears In your eyes! Come.
now. but that's no way to end the
year. We are thinking OF the same
thing. Yes. he was q good and loving
husband. and III say this for both Of
you. that ] never heard an unpleasant
word bstwesa you. II 10 II years
since he died. could only look into
his face - he lay on his dying bed.
and II ever heaven sent it, light to
lead q soul across the dark valley II
was given to him. remember your
tears and means and sobs. and you
prayed that death might come to you
10 WELL"
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1909-12-25
pretty. The same quantity Of goods
Is needed for this waist as for the
first. but the complicated front would
require complete lining.
DAINTY BAG MADE OF SATIN
Something Of Novelty Designed for
Theater or Other Even.
ing Use.

This dainty bag is made Of satin,
either white or some pale color. 1t is
Of somewhat novel shape. the back
and front being the same size. with
narrow pieces let in at the sides.
Pale blue silk is used for the satin
stitch forgetme-not. green for the
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1909-12-25
To Get aid Of Moth.

TO got rid Of moth hang tho muaI
out In tho warmest and sunniest spot
you can md for several hours. then
boa, Il well and comb II with a coarse
comb Until every bit Of tangled fur 10
made FREQ and smooth. then. after a..
lowing tho firc IN 10 completely out
In tho range. though while tho ovcp
Ia stili quite warm. wrnp tho mum IN
paper and place Il In tho oven. icav
ins Il thcss bs Icing M any heat r.
mains III the stevn. This method will
most rscctua,'. Xii all eggs ana Ia,
vac which may s;ill remain In u.
Mu6.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1909-12-25

The Old Psrson-l wish you all
kinds Of prosperity during your term
Of office, bub, but want to warn you
this years job. 10 fast life. In just
II months or In about o,76o hours, you
will Be wearing . long gray beard.
spsetaeles on your nose. q ssvsn-dol.
lar black suit badly wrinkIsd, weigh
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1909-12-25

Anticipating the Modes.
This Is what others are wearing.
madame"
But I don't want to wear what 9th.
ers are wearing. Show me the style
after next"
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1909-12-25

about sixty.Hve pounds, and carry
around one Of those glass thlngun,.
hobs they have In the kitchen to time
the egg boiling.
And some will be sorry, others glad.
that you are then ready to be succeed
cd by another fat little infant labeled
"1s11."
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-07-12

Did the doctor assist him fnan'
cially!"
He did"
And on his advice did Hartoon tak>
a medical course?"
He did"
And did your husband assist Har-
toor In his studies?"
Nearly every night Hartoon was
there and they would sit w till IL
o'clock studying"
Witness Near Collapse.
At this point the Witness showed
the first signs OF breaking down. The
tears welled up In her eyes and she
buried her face In her hands momen-
tarily. There was an answering moan
from the doctors quarter. Through
her tears, Mrs. Boyajian told how
Gostanian was frequently guest In
their house on the Doctors invitation
and how he sometimes stayed all
night. against her objections. She
told OF numerous occasions when the
doctor had loaned him moaey.
At this point court adjourned until 2
o'clock.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-07-12
MEETS, w00Es, WEEDS
ON THREE-DAY VACATION
Cupid Catches Philadelphia Brokers
Clerk at Baltimore While He
Mas vIsltlna Friend.

BALTIMORE. July l0.--A vacation
cost Alexander X. Mclaughlin, who
is employed In a brokerage ONCE on
Chestnut.st.. Philadelphia. his liberty
as a bachelor. Mclaughlin came 10
baltimore TO visit his friend. Edward
q. Bowers. Jr.
In the afternoon he accompanied Mr..
Bowers TO his Office. and there saw.
and was Immediately conquered by
Miss Zita o. Eaton, stenographer'
Lovemaking started at once.
On the following day Mclaughlin
dined with Miss Eaton at the home
OF her father. Thomas b. Eaton. who
is supervisor OF the manual training
school at Canton. lie proposed. and
refused To listen TO any delay.
They were married at St Bridget s
Catholic church. at Canton. by Frather
Mcnamara.
The bridal pair departed for short
wedding trip. after which they will re
side at No. 3125 Camac-st.. Tioga.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-07-12

Followed by hundreds of curious
,yes, Mrs. Ethel Boyajian. the wife Of
Dr.. G. K Boyajian. took the witness
stand In Judge Connolly's court at
n:40 o'clock. Saturday morning, to
tell the story OF her degradation. On
his story the defense relies TO save
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-07-12
counterfelter GETS a Year.

William shaw, counterfeiter. was
sentenced by Judge Swan. Saturday
morning. TO serve a year in the house
Of correction and to pay a fine OF $26.
He Is one OF trio arrested by Secret
Service Agent Gormon In Battle Creek.
Sentence on William Peabody. also
convicted OF counterfeiting. was post
poned one week.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-07-12
DIES FROM INJURIES.

CHARLOTTE. Mich. July l0.-The
Mrs. Owen Griffin, whose skull was
fractured yesterday by the hoofs OF
horse. Is dead.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-07-12
ANNUAL SUMMER VACATION
OFFERS.
Low Summer Excursion Fares
I'd Trunk Railw;

Grand Trunk Railway Gystem.
Daily during July TO Boston. Mon.
treal. Quebec. Atlantic City. New York
City. New England Resorts. and Can
ada. Thirty days limit. For full par
ticulars apply TO G.. W. Watson. c. p.
& r. A.. 124 Woodward Ave. NJ. SO.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-07-12
DYSPEPSIA

Having taken your wonderful Sasca-
rets' for three months and being entirely
cured Of stomach catarrh and dyspepsia.
I think q word of praise IL due to
'CAscarets' for their wonderful compost
ton. I have taken numerous other so
called remedies but without avail. and L
find that Cascarets relieve more in . day
than all the others have taken would In
q year" James hcGune.
lob Mercer St., Jersey City. N. ].
Pleasant. Paiatsbls. Potent. Taste Good
DO Good Never Sicksn. Weaken or Grips.
i0c lsc Soc Never soid IN bulk The gen
ulns tablet stamped { e Guaranteed g
cure or your money back sD
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-07-12
AMUsEM ENTs.
= e M p L e

ealy rheate#- la Michigan with Suction
and Blower system OF Ventilation.
CECIL LEAN AND
FLORENCE HOLBHOOk,
"Just As They Are"
PORTER J.. WHITE a CO., Ed. Wynn
aud Al Lee, Alexander a scott, Horace
Porter, Fred 50. Onge Company. lara
Carmen Trto, bob a TIP Co., Mooreo-
scope. Next Week-The McNaughtons.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-07-12
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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-12-27
SQUEEZING THE LEMON
BY Vim. Hamilton Osborne

them ALL For Oliver Hawkins had known the Alienby-
Carriers intimately long before the bleak hour tina.
brought the old mans complete loss OF fortune and
partial loss OF mind Poor Thomas! Ever since the
crash came he had been unable to do much except ad-
mire his wie's couture and her few remaining Jewels
and strange as It may SEEM play remarkably gool
game OF checkers with Oliver every evening. AND
this the two had done all these years, with the
precision that often becomes such an important part OF
Oliver Hawkins was very pEiviesed person at
Number s.. 1t though the house were his own
home-as indeed it was-and he came and went as he
wished His room adjoined ThonlaS's the top
floor, and frequently the tranSom he and the old
for everyone at Mrs Alenby Carriers dressed each
evening. 1t was part OF the established srnartness
there.
On particular evening in May, of those warn,
spring nights that SO often come III New OK, oi NE,
led from his into Thonass room was wide open ne
windows near were up and vague G NOISES from the
childrens voices betokenng the approach OF summer
Martha told to-day. Is it June YETI
No; only the eighteenth of May, but it seems just
so far ahead in the park But then spring early
this year" Oliver loved to talk; ~
I'll be glad to get away, Thomas went on The
city CRATES on HE the minute it begins get
You know used to stay after the hrst OF May
particular about getting out Of the CITY, She's going
send alone this until she can join me later
on She's awuy good to me- n isn't She S ovfr
his toilet, and stepped through the door that divided
their rooms. a paragon of neatness. He looked at
Thomas. who was seated the window arranging
with great deliberaon the checkers the board
Even so early this he prepared for their evening
game.
As Oliver left the room maid coming up the
stairs with Thomas dinner tray and looking
back at his old friend he him take from drawer
in the heavy oak secretary behind him little metal
box and lift from it string of diamonds, which he
seemed to gaze long ard fondly. Oliver had seen
him do this very often: but feeling of utter pity
never failed him at the picture of thu.
quiet old who would not meet his wife's guests.
he chose call them, but day after day and night
after night sat in his far room. caring only about
Marthas jewels-the relic of their days of aflu
together-and his evening game Of checkers How
limited the program in his strange life; but how
absurdly happy he was, after all!
Mrs. Allenby Carter stood at the foot of the stair
way, just outside the drawing when Oliver came
down. She seemed to be waiting for him. There wa
odd mixture of worry and gladness on her face a
she smiled up at him. He could not help observing
it and speaking of it.
whats the matter Martha? You seem both happ,
and sad"
What lot you do notice! Really. Oliver. some
times you're almost uncanny to me-.
you have something your mind. Tell me VIVA
it is He had followed her into the dirny Lighted
drawne-room No else there, but boarder
were passing in the hall every and again on thei
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-12-27

T as they sailed it had rsaefd the he began
as he knew it would, and Elphinstone made three
thousand clean an investment of about FIVE
Now. he told Mir am well pull up stakes for
He told Billy Olds about the trip. Some years had
elapsed since Billy olds had saved his two thousand
He IS shifted in his seat Say y he finally re-
with you? Eli: You know We need it, we really do
he sa idd b have S up the w cost
maybe fifteen maybe twenty-five. hundred I don't
know But, by George, since you're going blamed if
Ephnstone and Billy Ids sat and smoked and talked
The face of each was in the full glare of a ships
by George. man" said olds with ring of friend
ship in his v vcss needed this trip You look DID,
rhs 1 f,cs Of o sus hs a He tight
that Of five-year,old boy. '1''0 ''0
= don't know Why. sighed Odds. I've worked
as m you goaed ~ B do ou
know, my house is paid for It's worth eight thousand
as it stands / built in a cheap time And Jim; I've
got five thousand in the savings banks, compoundng
That's bagatele to you Jimmy, but, by George. it's
Eliphinstones face was immovabe 1T is big" he
and saved Sort of drudgery But we'll hang it. Isabel
and are going oa,. to TAXI it easy now
-, 0ds didn't undersigned Don't WHAT" he ,querisd.
When they parted. Odds held his hand. TO
morrow" Jimmy. he said, I'm going to get you to
tell all about yoursef-and Wall Street. You can
boast all you want to- It's nuts to hear about
it I wish" he sighed regretfully that had been
clever. too
Elphnstone went below. He switched on the light
and looked at his face and the lines in his face in the
little mirror above the washstand
Billy Olds," he murmured hes got than I've
got; he can buy more than can buy; he every
There ran through his head the tune he had formu-
lated for himself years before:
Let your money do the work, do the work, do the
work;
Let-us-take it e-e-easy."
wall Street." he said aloud
The light woke Miriam his wife. She yawned and
sat up in bed. She had heard his words
Well Jimmy" she said happily, Wall Street bought
our trip to Europe for us, anyway. Didn't it,"
He didn't answer For the engines of the big liner
were throbbing out their feverish melody
LET your money do the work, do the work. do
the work.
"Lett your money do the work, do the work. dc
the work"
He didn't sleep that night But Billy Olds did
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-12-27

way to the dinng.room in the rear and they spoke in
low tone.
Il might as well tell you Oliver: suppose it will
relieve my mind to let someone into my secret. and
of course, / can't tell Thomas. lost heavily
specuations the other day. / thought 1 had good
thing, but the market turned suddenly and
"And you swamped How much was it,
Martha? Not great deal. hope
Il hate to tell you 1t more than could afford
to loose, anyhow
Well we'll that's too bad, must say For Heavens
sake, why do you do such things, Martha. I've told
you again and again how foolish and risky is I've
talked and talked to you"
Il know it, Oliver That's failing of yours. You
talk lot"
She had touched his sensitive point Forgive me-"
she begged
It's true enough he admitted; but 1 only wish
you'd listen to once IN while"
Il wouldn't so much, only the weather has
grown warm, and did want to send poor Thomas
down to Long Island the end of this week He hasn't
been well lately and think it would do him good
to get out of the city
Yes; its too bad he has been speaking about that
very thing to me just But could let you have
something Martha: you know I'd be only too glad to
help you out: I've saved quite good deal, As you
know. L.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-12-27
The GarrulouS Mr.. Hawkins
By Chas. Hanson Towne.
Copyright 1909, By Benz. B. Hompton

Al RS. ALLENBY-CARTERk kept what is known
Nl as a fashionable boarding. house on Madison
Avenue. Like many other women who take
boarders, she possessed a husband who was, report
had it. an incompetent forsaken mortal living some
where on the top floor, wrapped in mystery and no
doubt, heavy blankets Mrs. Alenby Carriers patrican
manner and appearance-she always her abundant
white hair piled high her splendid head-did not
save her from the tragedy OF husband. But no one
knew of his existence the servants and Oliver
Richard. Hawkins. who had been with the Allenby-
Carters, as he liked to phrase it. for nineteen years
and was really an old family friend.
. Mr.. Hawkins could remember the time when his
landladys hair was brown and glossy, and when pink
was her color. He could have told you of DAYS when
-old Carter not being in the least feeble minded
there was great happiness and some little money for
The Holly chieftain., 1909-09-17
THE HOLLY cs71KrrA1N. HOLLY. COLORADO.
tn. obiisins omes ssy.

-
A dapper young fellow met with
rather a humiliating experience the
other day. The dapper young feiiow
has a best girl" And "she nap
pened one day recently to call him up
at the place Of business where be
poses ss a .'clerk." The ONCE boy an
swered the phone.
"Is Mr.. l.. therey" chirped . de-
lightfully feminine throat. and the Of
fee boy recognized the voice as one
which called rather frequently.
Quicker than a fash the Ofice boy
came back at her in very polite tone
Of voice.
Yes: he's out sweeping the side
walk. but II you'll hold the line min
ute will call him"
"She" banged down the receiver.
.......uy-puw. what bOOkw0rM
ar. i'i.y-A man who loves bOOks.
Tunmy-Then il man who i0ves
hsh fshwOrm!
The Holly chieftain., 1909-09-17
Hoy 70 ceeem. Flea

"My early dim, ulties taueh' "'e
some thrift" said Mark Twain once
"but I never knew whether Was
wiser to sperd my last cert f"r eisar
to smoke or for IN apple to devour
~ am astounded." observed n ffiehu
that a rersop with SO little deci lon
should have met with so much w"f"'!
success"
Mark Twain bent his head eraveiy.
"Indecisi0n about spending money
he said. .is worthy Of cultivation
When l couldn't decide what +" bu!
with my last cent Kept it and +" be-
came rich"
The Holly chieftain., 1909-09-17

Round Trip Winter Tourist Rates the
One-Way Colonist Rates to Arizona,
Texas. Mexico, California, Idaho,
Montana and the Northwest.
Commencing March Ist and contin-
uing daily until April goth, the Colo
RADIO & Southern will sell one-way
colonist tickets to many points in the
above territory at greatly reduced
rates. For rates and other particu-
lars, call on the Agent, or address T.
E. Fisher. General Passenger Agent,
Denver, Colo.
The Holly chieftain., 1909-09-17
No Rest
Day or Night

II would lay awake for hours
without any apparent cause, or
dream terrible dreams which
would bring on extreme spells
Of nervousness. After taking
Dr.. Miles Nervine and Tonic
for awhile / could sleep well,
and the nervous spells have lett
me-" MISS ALMA HUG,
r. r, No. 4, Canal Dover, Ohio.
Without sleep the nervous
system soon becomes q wreck,
and the healthful activity Of all
the organs obstructed. Restful,
bodybuilding sleep accompanies
the use Of Dr.. Miles Nervine
because It soothes the irritable
nerves, and restores nervous
energy. When taken . few days
according to directions, the most
restless sufferer will find sleep
natural and healthful. Get .
bottle from your druggist. Take
1t al according to directions, and
If it does not benefit he viii re-
turn your money.
The Holly chieftain., 1909-09-17
HARTMAN
nx- TyNAasu
By UNoME
Bill Nye left yesterday for a brief


Bill Nye left yesterday for brief
visit to Denver.
Miss G. H. Pinkham of Abilene.
Kan, sister of James p. Pinkham,
has accepted the position of ste
nographer with the Farmers bank
here.
The pipe and castings for the
new waterworks arrived last Mon
day, and will be installed soon.
Manager Floyd Wilson of the
Alfalfa mill, is one of the busiest
men in this section, giving to each
detail his personal attention.
w. r. Cline, one of the energetic
realty dealers of Rocky Ford, ac-
companied Mr.. j. 6. Davis here
from the latter place last Monday.
Mr.. Cline says that the Holly
country never looked SO prosperous
and that his visits will be more
frequent in the future.
The new skating rink opened
last Monday, and the attendance
was large. The floor is excellent,
and the room just the proper size.
Proprietor Cheek will give dances
each Wednesday and Saturday, to
alternate with the skating propo-
sition.
George S. Finley and Gilbert
Over6eld, both sons OF stockhold-
ers of the alfalfa mill, went to
work at the latter place las. Tues
day.
The new clothing and dry goods
store of A. j. harrington & Son
opened last Monday with new
and up .to-date stock.
Honest John Duncan will
shortly auction off all Of his lots
here. and he promises a fine large
time to all who will attend. Be.
sides the valuable lot you may ac-
quire, you will also receive Honest
Johns" blessing or to those who
have a surfeit of them he will give
a hard boiled egg and sweet smile,
The celebration of the Mexicans
in this district last night, was a
great event, and one which will al
ways be remembered by all. Messrs.
Manuel Narrivo and Roberto Cha
vez comprised the committee of ar
rangements, and it is due to both
these senors to say that they have
executive ability of a high order.
The Holly chieftain., 1909-09-17
A Narrow Escape

Edgar N. Rsyless. a merchant Of Robinson
vile. Del. wrote: About two years ago was
thin and sick. sad cough sll the time and # !
did not have consumption it WAS near to 1t.
counaen.ed using Foley Honey and Tar. and
j, stopped my cough. and am entirely
well. snd have gained iwenty-eight pounds. oil
due to the good results from taking Foley S
Honey and Tar" Holly Pharmacy F. D. Baird
4 Co. Prop'rs.
The Holly chieftain., 1909-09-17
risnt Savings Bank.

All bull, Plants have savings banks
stOrehouseS that In fat seasons they
fill with substance which In the leah
days may be drawn upon. The leaf
buds on the bare winter branches of
plants are savings banks full of the
plant currency called starch. This
currency. accumulated In the ens.
summer. makes life through the hard
winter endurabie Some plants. the
beet. carrot and turnip. run particular
" fine savings banks called tapruots
These plants have turned economy 4"
parsimony. They are misers. Their
banks. or taproots. are bigger aud
finer than themselves. hence their de
struction. Man eats them. or. rather.
he eats their savings. their best part
New Orleans Times Democrat.
Rhode islands Capitals.
Rhode Island adopted constitution
in ls42 which named five capitals for
the state designating Newport. South
Kingston. Bristol. East Greenwich and
Providence as the places for success
sive homer. In 1854 an amendment re-
stricted the meeting places OF the gen.
eral assembly or Legislature To two
places Newport. and Providence, In
1900 Providence became the only sent
of the legislature.
New Gas For Motors.
A new motor gas. alkOethine. IL
mixture Of air. alcohol vapor and acety-
lene, resulting from the spraying o1
dilute alcohol over calcium carbide IT
proves to be cheaper fuel than gaso-
line. and the necessary apparatus Tor
produ, ing 1t can be adapted TO any
high speed gasoline motor.
The Holly chieftain., 1909-09-17

Man, people deIude themselves by saying "It
will wear away" when they notice symptoms Of
kidney and bladder trouble. This is a mistake.
Take 'oley's Kidney Pills. and stop the drain
on the vitality. They cure bscksche. and rheu-
matism. kidney and bladder trouble. and make
every truce Of pain. weakness. and urinary
trouble disappear. Holly Pharmacy F. ID. Baird
& Co. Prop'rs.