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The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1910-05-05
THE MUSKRAT.
More People Trap This Little Animal
Than ANY Other.

wore FcOpie Trap iniS IlIIIc H0iN0dt
Than ANY Other.
In America nearly 10000 people trap
the muSquaSh. or muskrat, every year
More people trap this little animal
than any other, 1t is claimed that the
greatest number of skins are taken in
Minnesota and the Red river district.
Most of the pelts are exported.
The skins are very uniform in color.
usually a dark brown. However. those
of Alaska and the Mackenzie district
pelts or those which are nearly so
come from the southern sections al
though occasionally a few are found in
other localities.
The muSkrat is very prolific. In
some ATTITUDES. says Fur News. it has
three filters of young in a summer and
from three TO five young in each litter
The animals are nocturnal in their
habits. but are often seen during the
day. MuSquaSh. il is said. thrive best
in sluggish streams. lakes and marsh
rs. In appearance IL is very much like
the beaver. and its habits are very
similar.
The muSkrats that inhabit the ponds.
marshes aud shallow lakes build their
houses of grass. weeds. etc, and plaS-
Ter them together with mud. The
house is built III The shape of a dome
and is usually several feet above the
water. The musquash that lives along
the streams usually has its home in
the banks of them. The entrance to
this dea is almost always beneath the
water. but as the burrows range up
ward the dens are never filled with
wafer except in times of freShets.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1910-05-05
A Gamblers Philosophy.

There's no use in trying to buck
against bad luck said the success
fuI gambler as he put down his glass
OF vichy and milk. If you see luck is
tickle goddess of fortune is with you
WOO her for all you are worth. That's
the whole secret of the game. I've
been gambling ali my life. and | rare
Iy lose. Why: Because | never take
a chance against bad luck. Luck is
bound t be either with you or against
you. You win or you lose. The
chances of breaking Y e are mighty
slim. So | never buck bad luck
New York Times.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1910-05-05
CHAMBERLAIN'S
Cough Remedy
Cures Coughs, Colds, Group, Grin
and Whooping Cough.

we are pleased to inform our raadar
that Chamberlain's Cough Remedv Joas
not contain narcotics of any kind !
lnaAes IL the safest and best for chi1dran
II MAKES no difference when you eangb,
Isat coid; you have it and want TO oct Tid
Remedy. cough
IL won't do to fool with a had co15
DO one can tell what the end will ba
PNEUMONIA. catarrh, chronic br"nn oe.
and consumption invariably resnIt Illus
a neglected cold. AS a cure for coIoLl
and colds nothing can connare eougns
Chamoerla1n's Cough Remedy S SaIl
everywhere at 25c, soc an5 ST no "oio
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1910-05-05
Wonder of Mechanism,

A German shoemaker spent Is years
OF his leisure moments in constructing
a clock of the grandfather shape, near
ly six feet high, made entirely Of
straw. The wheels, pointers, case and
every detail are exclusively of straw.
Inc most remarkable fact is that it is
reported to keep perfect time, though
the durability of this strange piece of
mechanism is a matter of doubt.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1910-05-05
A Losing Game.

81 lost $1,000 last night" observed
the noted lecturer, who charged so
cents a word for his oratory.
How was that-poker?" inquired the
man WHO didn't care much for lectures
anyway.
"No. Talked in my Sleep" replied
the lecturer, wiping away a tear
Puck.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1910-05-05
How Insniration Works

This sea poem of yours fairly
smacks of the salt gale. 1t is palpably
the result of genuine Inspiration. You
evidently planned 1t while upon the
bounding deep"
We'll. to tell you the truth" said
the poet. Il got the idea one day while
sitting in a shop having my shoes cob
bled."-New York Journal.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1910-05-05

Pneumonia follows a cold, but never
follows the use of Foley's Honey and
Tar, which stops the cough, heals the
lungs, and axpels the cold from the sys-
tenn. A. MnMillen.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1910-05-05
ThriUind,

Sir John Benn recently related a
story of a boy who was asked what he
would like to be.
The boy said. "a lighthouse keeper"
The schoolmaster asked, "WhyY
The boy replied. at would be SC nice
to sit up at the top Of the lighthouse
and see all the wrecks going to pieces
below."-Dundee Advertiser.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1910-05-05
Could Have Got It More Easily.

Mrs. Newlywed-People are saying
that you married me for my gold. Mr..
Newlywed-What nonsense, If I'd
simply wanted gold l could have got
1t with far less hardship and suffering
in South Africa or AlaSka.-Scraps.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1910-05-05
APPLICATION FOR PERMIT.

McCook, Nebraska, April %. 1910.
Notice is hereby given that Albert MELVILLE
has filed in the City Clerks office his bond and
petition for a druggists permit to sell malt,
SpirituouS and vinOus liquors in the building on
lot II, block %. in the First Ward of the CITY of
McCOOk, from May L. 1910, to April 30. 1911.
42S-3t. ALBERT MCMILLEN,A Applicant.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1910-05-05
Where There's a Will.

He-"So your husband has given
UP smoking? 1t requires a pretty
strong will to accomplish that" She
We'll, I'd have you understand that ]
have a strong will."-New Zealand
Free Lance.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1910-05-05
Lacked ~Somethinu.

"Dey say dat dis yere radium can
turn a cullud pusson white" said I'm
Gle Rastus. but it CANT make a COM
plete an finished job on it Onless it
kin wipe out his appetite TO- policy,
pu'simmons an ~possum."-Washington
Star.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1910-05-05

Anger is a pure waste of vitality. 1t
helps nobody and binders everybody.
1t is always foolish and always dis
graceful.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1910-05-05

There is nothing so powerful as ex-
ample We put others straight by
walking straight ourselves. Nine.
SHetchine.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1910-05-05
Suspicious.

"John," she said after dinner.
"Yes, my dear"
favored with cloves ?"-Buffalo Ex-
press.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1910-05-05

There is no cough medicine so popular
as Foley's Honey and Tar. 1t never
fails to cure coughs colds, Group and
bronchitis. A. McMiIIen.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1910-04-21
WRITE FOR CATALOGUE AND PRICES TO
wILLIAMsTowN

The Grange will give May hall in the
Grange hall Monday evening, May 3
music BY Gilbertson's orchestra.
Mrs. Fred Folsom has recently had the
pleasure OF visit with her mother, who
has just returned from California.
Rev. d. H. Strong vas. in East Brook.
feld last week Tuesday to ofEieiate at the
marriage of Miss Adah Z. Austin and
Ernest ID. Rumney. br
Veteran Daniel c. Townsend recently
bad his pension increased to SIS per
month and John Lynde has had an in
crease in his pension to 500 per month.
All the schools In town opened last
Monday with practically the same teach
ers that taught the winter term. The
Town ball is used for the high school
room.
Messrs. Charles NJ. seaver and Lewis
NJ. seaver were in Montpelier last Thurs
day to attend the exercises in observance
OF the birth Of the late Hon. Justin 5.
Morrill,, held in Bethany church.
Mrs Susie E. Wright recently returned
from the Mary Fletcher hospital much
improved In health and Is now visiting in
dreenfieidi Mass, for a few weeks. She
was accompanied by her two daug hters.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1910-04-21


Mrs. John Button OF South Royalion i,
visiting in this village.
Howard Fowler OF Fowler & Son is il
Rochester on large plumbing contract.
r. II. Buck goes soon to MeIrose.
Mass., where be has a large painting con-
tract. He will be away several weeks.
Mrs. Alice Moore, her mot her, Mrs. AL
bert Clifford, and daughter, Edna, 60 this
week to visit relatives in Boston and
Providence, r. !.
Charles Wedgwood has vacated the
Herbert Smith house, where he has lived
the past winter, and is boarding with
Mrs. n. A. Wills.
The relief pay for the last week OF the
strike was received from Barre Monday
and distributed to the men at the ouarries
Tuesday after work.
Last week many in this vicinity
claimed to have seen Halley's comet bv
rising in the 2x4 hours in The morning 80
after learning all possible particulars. the
writer selected clear night which gave
promise Of good atmospheric high pres
sure morning; be wound Up the cat and
put the clock out early and turned in,
Two hours before reveille the next morn
ing, clad 10 bed clothes and kits on the
porch, be witnessed the arrival of the
comet which proved 10 be Venus, the
morning star. His remarks as be sought
he warm bed again we're not self compIi- (
uentnrv.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1910-04-21
Card.

We, the undersigned, do hereby agrs
70 refund the money on a 5O-oent bottl,
Of Greene's Warranted Syrup Of Tarif 4
fails 70 cure your cough OF cold. W,
also guarantee a 25-cent bottle to prov,
satisfactory or money refunded.
G. E. Black, South Royalton.
George a. Laird, Royalton.
WaibridEe & Heath, Sharon.
Badger & Noyes, Sharon.
Edward Muller. East Barnard.
II. ,. Sargent 4 Son. south RoFalton.
". n. Adams, North Pomfret.
a. L Morse 3 Co, West Hartford.
A. r. Hood & son, Chelsea.
A. y. King & Son. Tuubridge.
G, A. Wight, North Tunbridge.
S. q. Buell. a Co.. South STAFFORD.
L. L. Udsu & Son. STAFFORD.
Frank Durkss, Pittshsld.
z. w, Brigham a Son, Pittsaeld.
Fred Morrill,, Pittsfeld.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1910-04-21
NORTH RANnnIp L.

Ella Durkee is at work for Mrs. A. J
| Parker.
DR.. A. c. Bailey was called to see r. c
Cone last week.
Arthur Parker went to Hartford Friday
to visit his sister, Gladys.
School opened in the Hill district with
eight scholars, Guy Fletcher, teacher,
Monday.
Mrs. Austin Emery will entertain the
ladies of the Library circle Wednesday,
April %.
Eleanor Fits is sick with tonsilitis at
the Center. where she is attending school.
Dr. Angel attends her.
Miss Alice Parmatee of Boston speut a
few DAYS with her grandparents, Mr.. and
Mrs, y. d. Moulton, recently.
Mrs. Ray Walbridge and two children
Of Randolph Center spent few days at
T. z. Cones last week.
Mrs. A. J. Parker still remains very
sick, not able to sit up; also little Doris
Fletcher has been very sick. DR.. Ellis at
tends them both
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1910-04-21

Eggs for hgtehine White, wyandotte.
also Barred Plymouth Rocks: 10 for rs
eeuts. Mrs. V. E. Holt, Bethel Gilead.
Tel. i, 30.
Arthur Williams lost one OF his work
horses last week.
Mrs. Roy Tewkshury has been confined
to the house by illness the past few days.
There will be a PRAYER meeting at the
home OF Arthur Williams Friday evening,
April %.
Bradford Brown went to Pittsfield
Tuesday to attend an auction at his
brothers.
Miss Abbie Cham5erlin has finished
work at Don Wilson's on Christian Hill
and is at home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel washburn and
little sen visited her father, Daniel Shaw
Of Bethel, over Sunday.
Miss Della Kendall went to Bethel
'Lympus Sunday where she is to teach
school, which commenced Monday.
The Gilead school viii not commences
until next Monday, April 25, ON account
Of the illness of the teacher, Miss Ida
Byam.
bradford Brown hag rented the Lewis
Buncy place and Is moving there this
week. Mr.. Bundy has moved his house
hold goods to the home OF A. NJ. Bower.
where be has been making his home the
past few months.
Mrs. Carrie O'Brien Of Randolph visit
ed a. the home of Sir and Mrs. A.
Morse from Tuesday until Thursday. also
Mr.. and Mrs. G. C. Morse Of Bethel ana
Mrs. =. l. Dimick % West Hartford have
been recsnt guests of Mr. and Mrs.
Morse.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1910-04-21

Village school commenced Monday. the
18TH, With Mrs. Lizzie shampaney 3.
4 teacher.
Gene Smith and family have moved
from the late Church residence to the
Boyden house.
Several thousand trees, spruce and nine.
nave been shipped here for setting out by
the international Paper company.
Your correspondent was misinfor med
concerning the opening OF Or. Richard t.
lied.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. r. Perry we're in
Rochester Saturday afternoon 10 atte,a
the burial service of Mrs. Louise Fletcher
Perry.
AT the Town hall April 81 the ladies az
Hancock will serve a supper Of dandeIion
greens, baked beans, plain doughputs
maple syrup. pie and coffee.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1910-04-21

Glenn Swan has gone to Ludlow, wher,
be has work.
for two weeks.
a daughter was born to Mr.. and Mrs.
Dana Root April 5.
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Atwood and two
children we're in Brandon several DAYS
last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. o. Robinson have re-
turned from Lake Helen, Fla, where they
have spent the winter.
John Duffany was recently kicked in
his right jaw by q horse. He was taken
% tne Mary Fletcher hospital, BurliDg-
ton The last report is that be is doing
as sell IS could be expected.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1910-04-21

IS the germ Of LaGrippe. that, breath he'd
IN, brings suffering to thousands. II,
after effects are weakness, nervousness,
lack OF appetite, energy and ambition.
With disordered liver and kidneys. The
greatest need then il Electric Bitters. the
splendid tonic, blood purifier and regula.
tor OF stomach, Liver and Kidneys.
thousands have proved that they wonder.
fully strengthen the nerves, build up the
syttem and restore health and good spir-
Its after an attack OF Grip. II suffering.
try them. Only SOC. Perfect satisfaction
guaranteed.
V. A. Grant, Randolph.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1910-04-21
RANDOLPH CENTER
Card.

II
We wish to return thanks for kind
nessss and sympathy during the Hines
and death OF Mrs. c. F. Parker, also fo
the flowers and singing at the funeral.
c. +. Parker,
Edward Davis,
Mr.. and Mrs. George L. Dryer,
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Davis,
Mr.. and Mrs. Dan Davis,
Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Davis.
Rev. Mr.. Clark, Cong'I, OF Warren wa
here Monday, the guest of Prin. Morrill,
Julian c. Hood of Hood farm, Lowell
day.
Prof. stannard OF Barton OF the Board
OF Education visited the Normal LAST Sat.
turday.
Mrs. Hugh Phillips, daughter and sery.
ant OF Montpelier are guests at the Old
Homestead.
The training school has resumed its
sessions, having suspended for three
weeks vacation.
Luke Parish gets into the dining room
TO take meals and seems to be GONZALES
cling rapidly now.
Nellie Nutting is in Chicopee. Mass.
collecting her Aunt Mary's effects and dis
triouting the same as directed.
The store and post office at Randolpb
Center will be closed at O'Clock Tuesday
and Friday evenings till further notice.
o. W. Brockwsy is very sick with
pneumonia. There was a council in his
case Monday and it. was called serious but
ne held bis own, 1t was said on Tuesday.
and hopes are entertained OF his recovery.
Z. !. Boyden has commenced the cepsus
enumeration and lie getting along as "a.
pidly as could be expected. 1t is boped
that the advanced sheets lately sent 10
farmers may be OF some help in taxing
farms.
harrington Carpenter Of Evanston, Ill.
now attending Harvard Law school. Is
spending part of his vacation With rela. /
lives IN town. He lie guest OF Mrs.
Florence Mead and visits Mrs. Boyden
and Mrs. 8. B. "a Carpenter here. He was
never In Vermont before and is anxious
to see bis 'Carpeater relatives.
The six young ladies OF the Normal
school who spent their Easter recess In
washington met friends and members Of
The school last Saturday evening and gave
! detailed account OF the trip. II was an
Informal gathering and each in turn re-
ated the happenings OF a portion OF the
Quincy. The members of the touring
oarty were; 1910, Miss Ruth Putnam.
Miss Hazel Billings, Miss Grace Hollister'
Miss Minnie Leonard, Miss Alice Ban
rofti 1911, Miss Ruth Leonard. 4
Rev. F. A. Wells, who has preached for I
ne Federated church the past three years.
las received the appointment from the :
dethodist conference OF the Brattleborn
barge and he will move there this week. |
ne entire community sincerely regrets d
hat Mr.. Wells felt his duty to move this I i
ear to larger field OF labor. He il a d
GOD and effective preacher and his pas
oral and ministerial relations are with g,
ut fault. Mr.. and Mrs Wells have been 4
cry helpful in the community in ali =
heir relations and have been active for ot
! good things. As far as expression has :
cen made 1t is safe to say that everybody :
sorry to have them go away. They
In feel that they carry with them not '
nly the regrets, but the best wishes. OF :.
lis community,
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1910-04-21

Bullets have often caused less suffering
TO soldiers than the eczema Z. W. Harri-
man, Burlington, Ne, got in the army.
and suffered with forty years. .But
Bueklen' e Arnica salve cured me when
al else failed, be writes. Greatest heal
e. for Sores, Ulcers, BoHs, Burns, Cuts.
Wounds, Bruises and Piles. 25e.
y. a. Grant, Randolph.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1910-04-21
Verses Won WAY 10 Freedom.

John Carter, scion OF a good British
family imprisoned at 81. Paul, Mimi,
for larceny, has produced while in con.
nnement some OF the very best current
verse, breathing a highly moral vein.
Readers became interested and his pardon
has followed. Carter is an assumed
name
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1910-04-21
GRANVILLE

rheumatism.
Win Douglass went to Roxbury satur.
day.
John Ford of Randolph was in town
over Sunday.
Mrs. Jennie o. whitney was in North
field Tuesday.
Guy Clough was In town on business
the first OF the week.
Mrs. e. L. Martin and Raymond are in
Bolton for few days.
A. II. Markham is working in the mill
at Rochester for L. ]. Robinson.
Harry Chase and bride are visiting his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. R. s. Chase.
Miss Mamie Hubbard OF Hancock has
been visiting friends and relatives il
town.
E. Stimson and daughter, Bernice. az
Roxbury are at Mrs. Angie Lambs this
week.
Hermon Ford went Monday to Burling-
ton to the Mary Fletcher hospital to IN
dergo an operation for appendicitis.
While driving in Rochester. o. NJ.
Ford was thrown from his wagon ana
has been housed and confined to the bed
several days since in consequence OF in
juries sustained then.
W. ]. Carpenter Of Roxbury was in
town Friday and Saturday to sell his
place lately occupied by Mrs. Jennie o.
Whitney. He sold to n. c. Hubbard and
is to give possession May /.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1910-04-21
BETHEL LYMPus

Mrs. Lucia Bowen Of Randolph visited
her brother, A. II. Dustin, the last Of the
week.
L 2. Bullard returned home Friday
after visiting bis sou, Alton Billiard, in
Stockbridge several days.
Mrs. Arnold returned to her home in
Gaysville Sunday after caring for Mrs.
Willis Whitaker two weeks.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1910-04-21

School commenced Monday with Miss
Drink"ater OF Roxbury as teacher.
?. Y. Forhush was in Boston Tuesday
and Wednesday to be present at mill
tary inspection.
Harry A. Farrar, a student OF Middle
bury college, was in town last Friday and
Saturday taking the census.
Lucius Webb went Saturday TO spend a
le~ days with mis- son, Dewitt, and
daughter, Mrs. Hollins, in Charlestown
and Somerville, Mass.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1910-04-21
souTH RANpoIpH

Mrs. G. N. Riford is in Randolph a..
sisting IN the family OF Clarence Osha.
Leon Martin is working for Julius
areene and Bert Sargent has a position il
Keene, n. n.
T. J. Greene returned to Randolph
Moneay 70 his old place at Mrs B. b.
Dubois, after spending the winter win
his sister, Mrs. E. J. Prince.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1910-04-21
Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for
Children.

Successfully used By Mother GRAY. nurse In the
lhlidrehs Home in New York. cure Feverish ness
baa stomach. teething Disorders, move aud r-Ssu-
TESTIMONIALS. They never TAN Al nj fr5refsfs
&c sample FREE. Address Allen s. 0Imsted.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1910-04-21
sDrins Excursion to New York Cit

spring Excursion 70 New York City.
Thursday, April 2stb, via Central Yer
mont Ky, Neg London and steamer New
Hampshire. Only 5000 from all stations
in Vermont north Of Hartland inclusive.
Good going April 2sth, returning to leave
NeW York until May eth, 1910. See
hand hills and inquire Of ticket agents
for particulars.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1910-04-21
1000 Patterns--IooO
Commlasloners' Notice.
ESTATE or ZFpau . -

The undersigned. bavfn-- 49,
ihe Hon. Rrutate Court ~ - r. 45.lnls4 By
~ A. .saeIs g. receive examine 80 "
against she estate 70 Zerah Il ~ ~ persons
le.Ra saia district deceased 80 =. = lAn-
~, ~ z e.lee5 thereto hereby efrs r-5,t-
once o- NJ al wilson rs s.sla e the
1.t.i,l y -. q sald District On ne M - II
b ~. On So ~ ~ e .e q %. unt s9'eioef
ne, "a ~ Gay g April, A. b Isls Is ~ ,s
-. - ~ so Court Tor said 1regiff5rs ~ .iale
i1Wance. examination and al
Dated Al rrufnlnh " 80 -.
A. p. fsf1 ~ 1-1 @9lA Gay Of April
G, 3. GRANGER.
Aary T. HILLS. Exeeutrir
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1910-04-21
LAST RANpoLPH

Esther, the l3-year-old daughter OF Dr..
and Mrs. H. L. Newell, has been very in
with pneumonia but is improving.