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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-09-29

the home is therefore to be deplored;
and there are many such tendencies.
The frequent change of residence IN
the great city is one; the prevalence
of divorce IS another; and the con-
slant pressure Of business and social
interests is the worst. There is lit.
tie time left in many a home for the
cultivation of companionship be.
twesn parent and child. Parental
privileges and duties Of supreme in.
portance are neglected.
Eut when these duties are faith.
fully and lovingly performed, they
result in unspeakable blessing to the
child, to the State, to the church.
No more valuable work is being
done to-day than the quiet, unob-
served training of children in the
principles of Christian living within
the home.
That training is the finest thing
we can give IL children. 1t is the
richest fruit of our love.
We all look forward to the time
when they shall leave our home and
face the duties and temptations OF
active life.
Happy is that father, that mother.
who can lie down at night with an
%untrobuled heart, knowing that wher-
ever their son or daughter may be,
he or she is fortified against the
perils of life by the principles in.
stilled in the heart through years
of wise, loving nurture in the
home.
This is the demand, too, that the
market place is making on the home,
Business cannot be carried on except
on a basis of confidence, and conf.
deuce rests on character. We may
praise smartness, we may admire its
shrewd tricks and clever devices;
but we all know that the greatest
asset in business is character.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-01-17
Tommy Writes Letter
With Secret Intent
Keeps Hoping When Santa Fails Desired
Christmas Gift and Finally Finds Beautiful Surprise
Years Day Which He Thinks Is in Tardy Response
His Letter of Christmas Wishes

then said: ''Well, when 1 wrote to
Santa Claus asking for baby asked
for boy-just like the Smiths have
I believe I'd rather have a little sister
I'm boy enough for this family, amt
I, mamma?' And Tommy Strengthened
up, feeling his dignity as only son of
the house of Brown.
well, think it would have been a
very good idea for you to have asked
Santa to bring you either dear little
sister baby or a brother baby and to
have made up your mind to be pleased
with either one" suggested the mother
Tommy'S face glowed. "Say, NAM
ma, what's the matter with asking for
pair of babies? I'd just be so glad,
I would, if we had two of 'em, one a
girl and the other a boy. Wouldn't
the Smiths baby be a small present
beside ourS-if we had two?"
Tommy's mother laughed and laughed
at her little boys enthusiasm, declar-
ing he was just wanting to "outdo the
Smiths by owning a pair of babies
But" she explained, 'if Santa has
a pair of babies that belonged together
twins, you know, they are called
he'll never separate them, my child.
He'll deliver them both to one family.
So maybe you should in future, if ask
ing for sister or brother, just say
that you'll take both if there happens
to be pair of them to give away"
II will, 1 WILL" cried Tommy, and he
ran quickly to the library to write a
letter to Santa at once, a letter which
ran this way:
Dear Santa Claus-f you have a
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-01-17
The ARSENAL OF A .czAR

The best armed monarch of Europe
today is the new Car Ferdinand of
Bulgaria. His bedroom is filed with
weapons which are not there for any
ornamental purpose, BAIT for use. The
sinister collection includes guns, re-
volvers, daggers and here and there
on chairs are cudgels and knuckle dus-
ters. A small and wicked looking re-
volver with all its chambers loaded lies
at the head of his bed. Though he
nand is courageous man, but he suf-
fers at night from constant dread of
assassination. A few weeks ago the
palace at Sofia was awakened at the
dead of night by a pistol shot ringing
out in the stiffness. No one ever heard
what it was all about, but the shot
was probably fired off by the car in
a fit of nervousness.-Tid Bits.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-01-17

pair of babies-boys or girls, or one of
each, will you please tag them and
have them delivered to our house on
New Years day? Mamma and papa
will be very good to pair Of babies,
and I'll be the happiest little kid in
the world. And if you have but one
baby-Why, send it along, and it won't
matter whether it's a boy or a girl
Will take any kind we can get, just so
it fits in with our family. But it must
not have light hair and freckles. That
kind fits in with the Smiths, but not
US. Your kindest friend and compan-
ion,
THOMAS ANDREW BROWN"
"P. S.-Please excuse me for saying
kid in my letter. forgot and wrote to
you just as if you were one of the boys
at school. But I'll never use slang in a
letter to you again, dear Santa. I'm
sure I won't if you'll just bring US a
baby"
Tommy sealed the letter, addressed
it to Mr.. Santa Claus, King of Christ
mas and New Year, and ran with it to
the letter box at the corner and dropped
it in. Then he walked back to the
house, entered his mothers room and
said: I've written a letter to Santa
Claus about the babies, mamma. But
I wouldn't wonder if it's too late now
to get the gift 1 asked for. You see,
about all the holiday babies were given
away on Christmas and maybe their
supply of New Year babies won't go
round. If not Wen have to wait until
next holiday time, won't we?''
Eyes, dearie, but We'll not talk of
disappointment till after New Year."
said the mother. But who do you
suppose is here, came just a few min
utes ago, while you were in the Ii
brary?"
AS Tommy COUNT guess, his mother
told him. "Why, grandmamma came
into town this afternoon and wants to
take you home with her to remain till
New Years eve. Do you want to go
with herr"
Of course, Tommy was all eagerness
to go to the country with his grand
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-01-17

mamma, and ran upstairs TO see her,
for the dear old lady was lying down
resting bit after her long automobile
ride. And when he came downstairs
again he was wrapped to his ears, all
ready to go with his grandmamma to
the country for a few days.
Bright, and early on the morning Of
New Years Tommy and his grand
mother started to town, for it had been
decided not to go in on New Years
eve. And so eager was Tommy to
see his mamma and papa after his
three days absence that he had for
the time forgotten all about the letter
he had written to Santa Claus about
the baby. And when he jumped from
the auto and ran into the sitting room
crying out, Mamma, where are you?
Here is your little Tommy" a mother
ly-faced lady met him and said: Do
not make so much noise, dear child,
for mamma is asleep upstairs. But
she told me to show you your New
Years present the moment you ar
rived" Then with grandmamma fol-
lowing them, the motherly-faced lady
led Tommy into cozy room opening
from the sitting room, and there, in a
big deep crib lay two little round
heads, and as Tommy ran to the crib
to get a look into it he discovered
SAAS AAOcNS OOAO1iSAAlS ~ Two VI lIlG cut
est babies he ever saw in all his life
ooh, and so Santa got my letter and
brought us two babies! Oh, grand
mamma, look at 'em! Aren't they just
lovely? And they are both ours to
keep! Won't Chubby Smith be sur
prised, though? 1t paid to wait till
after Christmas, didn't it, grandmam-
ma? Gee, but these are dandy fine
babies! Has mamma and papa seen
them?" he asked, turning to the
motheriy-faced lady who was smiling
at him.
Eyes, and papa and mamma say
they can both stay, for one is a girl
and the other is a boy" she replied.
And now you must come away and
allow tiny brother and sister to Sleep
Yes, want to go to Chubby Smith s
as soon as I cam cried Tommy. But,
say" he added, pausing and speaking
to the motherly-faced lady, neither of
cur babies has freckles. / hope They
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-01-17
Why He Won

A boy of attends a private school
where prizes are given on the least
provocation. One afternoon he came
home and exhibited with pride one OF
these rewards of merit. Good" said
his mother; chow did you gain it?''
ct was the first in natural history"
Natural history at your age? How
did that happen?"
"Oh. they asked me how many legs
a horse had
"And what did you say?''
ST said five"
"But a horse hasn't five legs, child .
''I know, but all the other boys said
six III
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-01-17

must fit in with the family, mamma
said.''
Your mamma declares they both
look just as you did when you were a
baby explained the motherly-faced
lady.
"Ah, then they are all right" cried
Tommy. "And now L must go to the
Smiths to tell them about our babies;
then I must write a letter of thanks to
Santa Claus, who has been so kind to
me this New Year.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-01-17
Manufacturing
Chezoir1g Gum

Ingredients Are Important Part of
Business and the Discovery of
Chicle in Mexico Has Been of Great
Value to Makers of This Compound
Which Serves Alike as CONNECTION
and Dyspepsia and Toothache Cure
Wallowa County chieftain. [volume] (Enterprise, Or.) 1909-1911, 1909-06-03
City and County
Brief News Items

Seed potatoes for sale at W. j.
Funk & Cos.
Mrs. R. L. Deshazer and daughter
are at Imbler visiting friends.
Harry Hearing and John McFet
ridge went to Wallowa, Monday.
Carpets, China and Jap Mattings
at Ashley's.
John Workman, Jr.. returned home
Saturday from a vacation trip tc
outside points.
Go to Jackson & Weaver's for lee
Cream Sodas, Sundaes, and Soda
Water, all flavors. Everything san
i-ary and clean.
c. B. Horner OF Snake River let
Monday for Tur!ock, Cal, to visit
his father, j. S. Horner
Mrs. c. NJ. Lockwood and children
went to Pendleton, Monday, for all
extended visit with her sister, Mrs.
Doty.
Wallowa County chieftain. [volume] (Enterprise, Or.) 1909-1911, 1909-06-03
SUMMON

In the Circuit Court of the State
of Oregon, for Wallowa County.
Charlotte B. Cutler, Plaintiff, VS.. ].
F. Cutler, DEFENDANT.
To ]. F. Cutler, the above named
Defendant.
You will take notice, that you are
required to appear and answer or
otherwise plead to the complaint
filed against you in the above en-.
titled Court and Cause on or before
the expiration of six weeks from
the date of the first publication Of
this summons, which date of first
publication is Thursday, June 3rd,
1909; and you will further take no
tlce that If you fail to appear and
answer or otherwise plead thereto
within said time, the plaintiff for
want thereof will apply to the Court
above named for the relief prayed
for in her complaint filed herein, to-
wit:
That the bonds of matrimony now
and heretofore existing between the
plaintiff and defendant be dissolved
and hencesorth held for naught
on the grounds of willful desertion OIL
plaintiff; and that plaintiff have such
other and further relief as to the
Court shall seem just and equitable
You will further take notice that
this summons is served upon you BY
publication thereof, for six consec'
tive weeks, in the Wallowa Chief.
tain, a weekly newspaper printed and
published at Enterprise, Wallowa
County, Oregon, commencing with
The issue of June 3rd, 1909, by or
der of the Honorable j. B. 0lmsted'
County Judge of Wallowa County,
oregon, made and dated at Enter
prise, Wallowa County, Oregon, on
The lst day of June, 1909.
BURLEIGH & BOYD,
41c7 Attorneys for Plaintiff
Wallowa County chieftain. [volume] (Enterprise, Or.) 1909-1911, 1909-06-03
Official Proceedings Of County Court

Continued from page g.
w. NJ. Sutton, days Sth
grade examinations ......$ OO
Wallowa County chieftain. [volume] (Enterprise, Or.) 1909-1911, 1909-06-03
Fresh and Salt Meats

Mrs. w. L. McCubbin and children
spent Tuesday at Lostine.
Superintendent Conley announces
the next meeting of the County Tea
chers association will be held at
Flora, June II.
DR.. c. T. Hockett went out to La
Grande Tuesday to assist DIR. Gilmore
of Flora in an operation for append.
citis on Mr. Ackman of the North
Country. From La Grande. DR.. Hook.
EFT will go on to Salem to attend the
meeting of the alumni of the medl.
cal department of Willamette Univer.
sity.
Wallowa County chieftain. [volume] (Enterprise, Or.) 1909-1911, 1909-06-03
RESTORATION TO ENTRY OF LANDS
IcOlI,E-r

RESTORATION TO ENTRY OF LANDS
IN NATIONAL FOREST
Notice is hereby given that the lands
described lie ow embracing 12j acres.
within the Wallowa National Forest
OREGON, will lie subject TO settlement
and entry I'm Ter the provisions OF the
homestead laws of the United states
and the act OF June II. 1906 ga stat,
23S), at the United States la1l office
at La Grande. oregon. on July 81
1902. ANY settler who was actually anc
in good laith ella ming any of said lands
for agricultural purposes prior to Jan
uary l., 1906, and has not abandoned
same has preference right to make
homestead entry for the lands actually
occupied said lanGs were listed upon
the aDii ations OF the persons mention
ed below. who have a preference right
subject to the prilr right of any suct
settler, provided such settler or ap-
plicant is qualiiiel to make homestead
entry and the preference right is eNer-
cised prior to Juy 81, 100, on which
ment and entry by any qualified person
The lands embrace tract which, Wheh
surveyed. will probably he within Sec.
5, Il. ~. IL. JU lie. W. Ne bouiAASN
and described as follows: Beginning al
a point 20 chains west of the northwest
corner of Sea-. T. 2 N, Il. 80 E; eX-
tending thence S. 10 chains; thence
w. 10 cha ms; thence y. 10 chains
theme L. 10 chains to the point OF
beginning; and beginning at a point
20 chains west of the west 4 corner
of Sec. 2, T. n. r. 80 E.; extending
thence n. 10 chains; thence w. 1C
chains; thence 6. 10 chains; thence E
10 chains to the point of beginning
containing 20 acres. listed upon the
application of Howard Whittier, o.
White Bird, Idaho.
Also the SEA OF NWA of NWA.
the 81 of NEA of NWA of NWh.
the SEA of NWA of NWA of NWA.
he E1z of SwA of NWA of NWA, the
SWA of SWA of NWA OF NWA, the
M of SWA of NWA- the SWh of SW
Y of NWA, Sec. 13. the S1a of S1a OF
NEA of NEA, the SEA of NEA,
Sec. II, T. N, r. so T., 1O5 acres.
application of r. o. Wilson, of White
Bird, Idaho. Fred bennett. Commits
sioner of the General Land Office APP
proved May IA, 1909.
Frank Pierce. First Assistant Secre-
lary of the Interior.
Wallowa County chieftain. [volume] (Enterprise, Or.) 1909-1911, 1909-06-03
Information Concerning Eighth Grade
Final Examinations.

Information Concerning Eighth Grade
Final Examinations.
l. Dates:
Three examinations annually. Each
county superintendent to select
months for his county.
(a) January 21-22, 1909.
OBJ May 1914, 1909.
(c) June 1O-11, 1909.
(d) September 2-3, 1909
2. Program:
(a) Thursday-Arithmetic, Writ.
ing, History, and Civil Govern
ment.
(b) Fridays Grammar. Physiol-
ogy, Geography, and Spelling.
). Sources of Questions:
(a) Civil Government United
States Constitution.
(b) Geography State Course
Study; Redway and Humans
Natural School Geography.
(c) History-List of topics from
History Outline in State Course
of Study and Current Events.
u, Language-Buehler's Modern
English Grammar, no diagram
ming.
(e) Reading-The teacher will
send to the County Superintend-
ent the applicants class standing
in reading, which shall be taken
by such superintendent as the ap.
pllcants standing on the subject.
f) Spelling-Eighty per cent
from Reeds Word Lessons, and
twenty Fer cent, from manuscript
in Language.
(g) NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. of pan-
manship as indicated in copied
matter and from manuscript in
Language.
Respe ctfdlly submitted.
J. II. ACXERNIAN
Supt. Public Instruction.
j. c. CONLEY.
lpl Supt. of Schools.
Wallowa County chieftain. [volume] (Enterprise, Or.) 1909-1911, 1909-06-03
Just to Remind You

WHEN MONEY is general stagnation with its
resultant disasters every line of business oevery profession
and every wageeaer 1t therefore to your interest help
make money plentiful in Oregon by simply keeping it here
The sworn statements of life insurance companies file with
State Insurance Commissioner S, A. Kozer Saem Oregon
show that
was sent out of OREGON for life insurance premiums
in the past Eve years
is the total returned here pay death losses and dividends in
the same five years.
is the net amount drained out of On egon in years
for life insurance premiums sent to enrich Wisconsin, New
York and other states by making home companies the
custodans Of these trust funds from Oregon Does anyone
doubt that the commercial supremacy of New York due to
the Capitalization of the insurance assets in that market
than any other factor? More money handled by the
insurance companies than all the transportation companies
the country and is the Capitalization of these immense
accumuaos in locality that makes that locality the seat
of the financial empire.
is the personal interest Of every citizen of Ore
gOn TO Use his influence that Life insurance be bought
of OHg0nlIt and the money Kept in Oregon for Ore
CONS Development
Home Office: Cobe Bldg Sts Portland Ore
Samuel Asst Manager
Wallowa County chieftain. [volume] (Enterprise, Or.) 1909-1911, 1909-06-03

d. II. Clemons of Lostine was an
over Sunday visitor in Enterprise.
Nels Nelson of Elgin is here look
ing over the country with view 10
locating.
Miss Lydia Miller OF Lostine was
guest of Miss Grace Wood of this
city over Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Martin Larsen at
tended the funeral of their friend
Uncle John" Hill on Cricket FIAT
five miles northeast of Elgin Sunday.
Mr.. Hill was so years old and host
of friends from all over Union county
attended the funeral. Mrs. Larsen
remained for visit with friends in
Elgin
Auction sale az the Joseph Mer-
camille Co., Joseph, will commence
June 3, from 10 o'clock in the fore
noon until o'clock in the after
noon. consisting of Dry goods, Notions
Trimmings, Shoes and Mems Wear
ables. In order to wind up our bus
mess affairs quick we have decided
TO let you have everything at this
great auction sale at your own price.
To avoid serious results take Fol
eys Kidney Rene ly at the first
sign of kidney or bladder disorder
such as backache, urinary irregular
tiles, exhaustion, and you will soon
be we'll. Commence taking Foley's
Kidney Remedy today. Burnaush
& Mayfield.
Wallowa County chieftain. [volume] (Enterprise, Or.) 1909-1911, 1909-06-03

Alfalfa seed for sale at r. S. & z.
Bargains at Wheat's closing out
sale.
Warner Funk of Oakland, Cal, is
visiting his brother, Ckas. Z. Funk.
s. Z. Haworth returned Friday
from Curry county.
Choice residence property for rent,
ZEE E NJ. & NJ. Co.
Scott Harris of Walla Walla was
leGe Thursday and Friday visiting
lld friends.
Closing ont sale of watches, clocks,
e0elry, silverware-the entire stock
)f Z. b. Wheat.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Fletcher Of
7oww"tka were trading in town
Saturday.
FRESH Fish every Friday and Sat
rday at Cray & Willett's City Mar
.;et.
Elgin Flour at w. ]. Fu-.k & Cos.
Patent S1.5O a sack, straight grade
S1.40 a sack.
Rev. Z. Owen let Wednesday OF
last week for Astoria to remain a
while in hopes the sea air will be1e-
fit his health.
Jackson & Viewer guarantee their
Sarsararilla Compound to give as
good results as any blood purifier OF
the market.
H. V. Moore of Caldwell, Ida, ar
rived Monday and accepted a position
DaAer with Riley & Riley. He
secured the Job through News
3rd want ad.
Mrs. o. N. Corkins attended the K
OF memorial service at Wallowa
ioaday Her father is the only mem
Der o. the order buried in the ceme-
terry there.
airs. Jane Fogarty of northeast of
town LETT Monday for Albany to se9
her daughter, who is i'll in a hospital
there. Mrs. Fogarty will visit a.
Newport before returning.
C. S. Reavis returned Saturday
from q business trip to Portland md
other Willamette valley points. He
stopped at Hood River on his way
home and visited his brothers.
Miss Cressle Warnock left Mon
day for Yaquina to join her father,
Robert Warnock. She had been
visiting her grandmother and other
relatives on the Imnaha and in this
vicinity.
Mrs. Alvin NIcFetridge and baby,
and Mrs. Angeline Hanson spent Mon.
day at Wallowa, attending Memorial
Day exercises. Mrs. McFetridge's
brother, Orven Hearing, is buried in
the Wallowa cemetry.
Mrs. j. a. French and son Dwight
lett Monday for Pendleton, where
they Will stay few days and then
go on to Corvallis to visit her par
ents, and remain until the meeting
of the Grand Chapter. o. E. s.. at
Portland, June IA, which Mrs. French
VIII attend as matron of Wallowa
Valley chapter.
Before buying mattress see
Ashley's $3.50 special.
One-Minute Washers-the Only
Best Washer. For sale by Ashley.
A. G. Smith of Joesph was an En-
lerprise visitor Tuesday.
Wallowa County chieftain. [volume] (Enterprise, Or.) 1909-1911, 1909-06-03

up-to-date shapes and colors in
Ice cream cones at Enterprise c. earn
cry.
Largest and finest line of ice
cream cones at Enterprise Cream
cry.
The best washing machine on
earth is the Flyer. For sale by
S. d. Keltner.
Mrs. Will Zureher and children
accompanied Mr.. Zurcher to their
ranch at Chico Monday morning to
be gone about two weeks.
Sunday school teachers and pupils
in attendance at the county conven
tion may procure ribbon badges free
by calling at Jackson & Weayer's
drug store.
Mrs Ellen Smith of Wallowa return.
ed home Tuesday after a visit of
several days with Mrs. Bessie Whit
more. The latter accompanied her
friend to Wallowa to remain for
Some time.
Mrs. j. T. Bircher and three young
est children and her mother. Mrs.
Lottie Crumley, left Monday for the
latter's home at Kingston. Ida. Mrs.
Crumley had been visiting here for
several weeks. Mrs. Bircher will
also visit her daughter, Mrs. Lennis
MeCloud, at Kingston.
The dance at the opera house Fri.
day given by the baseball boys in
nonor of tn Union team, was a de-
liehtful affair and attended by about
80 couple. Splendid music was fur
nished by the Enterprise orchestra.
An elegant supper was served at Mrs
Mavor's new restaurant, which is be-
ing quite popular. The tables were
beautifully decorated as well as boun-
fully laden.
Wallowa County chieftain. [volume] (Enterprise, Or.) 1909-1911, 1909-06-03
Notice of Examination.

Notice is hereby given that the
regular eighth grade examination will
De heid June lO-1l in the several
school districts.
Teachers preparing classes for this
examination will report number and
names of applicants to this office
at once.
RESPECTFULLY
j. c. CONLEY.
fioi County Superintendent.
Wallowa County chieftain. [volume] (Enterprise, Or.) 1909-1911, 1909-06-03

Many of our citizens are drifting
towards Bright's disease by neglect.
ing symptoms of kidney and bladder
trouble which Foley's Kidney Remedy
VIII quickly cure. Burnaugh C
Mayfield.
Wallowa County chieftain. [volume] (Enterprise, Or.) 1909-1911, 1909-06-03
Moved Here From ArIinaton.

Moved Here From Arlington.
Frank Hampden and family of
Arlington have moved to this city to
reside, their car of goods coming in
Monday. Mr.. Hampden is a man of
means who came here a few weeks
ago on invitation of Judge Corkins.
and liked the country So well con-
cluded to make this their home.
Wallowa County chieftain. [volume] (Enterprise, Or.) 1909-1911, 1909-06-03
HORSE SALE.

| will sell at public auction at the
Red Front Livery Barn in Enter
prise, Oregon on
SATURDAY JUNE 26
Beginning at 10 am, sharp, the fol
lowing described property:
35 HEAD HORSES
Or -lore, from one year old and up
words. All good grade, farm-raised
horses.
Terms of sale: Six months note
with approved security, without in
terest, if paid when due. per cent
discount for cash.
j. C. McFETRIDGE, Owner.