davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1910-04-21
Randolph Continued.

The Kings Daughters will meet witt
Mrs. w. w. Morton tuesday afternoon
April 26, at O'Clock.
Mrs. M. c. Fuller. who has been alarm.
ingly i'll at W. r. Sargent's as The result
Of a slight shock, began to show more en-.
eouraging symptoms yesterday and con-
times to be very comfortable this morn
ing.
Mrs. Della Simpson of Laurence.
Mass, has Joined her daughter al o. B..
Copeland's TO stay until her sister, Mrs.
Copeland, is better. The latter Is still at
the sana.oriun and quite as comfortable
as could be expected after her operation.
Sherman spooner is gaining go nicely
since the amputstion of bis right limb
the 18th inst. that he hopes to be able to
leave the sanatorium Saturday. His
/ brother, Albert, is out OF the sanatorium
though the infected wound on his left
hand has not yet healed.
Two-year-old Merton Hart, on whose
burned arm and side about 5x9 inches of
his mothers skin was grated the nth
inst, is making very satisfactory progress
towards recovery. The grating process
was remarkably successful and almost
every piece of transferred cuticle is grow
ing to the spot on which it was placed.
Mrs. Hart, aside from some discomfort,
has suffered no i'll effects from the opera
tion but is having a little trouble from
appendicitis, with which she has been
afflicted before.
Schools in town begin the spring term
next Monday, with the exception of the |
Training school in District No. 2 which
opened Tuesday. The teachers are as fol-
lows:- District No. ], Nettie Pember;
No. 2, Mary Nichols, principal, Elizabeth
Holden, Ethel Child; No. 3, Mary
Adams; No. 4, Olive Hanks and Beth
Heath; No. 8, Mrs. Grace Perry; No. s,
Lena Rhodes; No. IL, Carrie Eaton; No. l
IA, Mrs. Henry Holman; No. IS, Mrs.
Rena Morse; No. II, Clara osgood; No.
Is, Mrs. Hobart Peck.
Desth OF Warren .. Bruce.
Warren D. Bruce passed away at five
minutes after four o'clock Tuesday morn .
ng at the age OF 73 years. He had been
n failing health all winter and became /.
N easy victim to the grip, which seized
lin fortnight ago and developed
owards the last into pneumonia.
MIR. Bruce was q native OF Barnard. but
iVed for many years in Mortified, where
lie was engaged in shoe-makinR, and 4
where all bis children were born. Some !
ighteen or nineteen years ago he re. !
moved to this village, in which he had J
yer since had his home.
He was quiet, industrious man, liked =
nd respected by those who knew him. D
nd entirely worthy of their esteem. He &
lrned his hand to many things in the
'ay OF labor but for the last few years Il
ad worked at his old trade in the shoe b
lop OF p. ]. Blanchard.
Besides bis wife, he left two sons and Ct
20 daughters-Eli Bruce of Worcester. 7
lass, Harley OF Brattlebcro, Mrs. Dora Il
ualey Of Chicago and Mrs. Myra Lewis "
Omaha. All are now at home with the g
Iception OF Mrs. Lewis, who is too i'll tc
come. OF
The funeral service will be held this W
orning at 10 o'clock and the body win th
J taken to Mortified for burial. al
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1910-04-21

Don't think that piles can't be cured.
Thousands OF obstinate cases have heen
cured by Doan's Ointment. so cents At
any drug store.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1910-04-21

Think OF your pocket book, then call
and see 2. W. Green of Stock bridge, VT,
who has anything you want.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1910-04-21
PENN paula. Palnkillnr
EAST GRANVILLE

i an ounce Of prevention as well as .'pound OF
csre." For bowel troubles skin WOUNDS cnlds
aud other Ills, 35o and soc sizes
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1910-04-21

Miss Nega Clafin, secretary and treasur.
er. II was decided to hold commence
ment ball on the evening OF June IL after
the commencement exercises.
A match dropped carelessly in the grass
on the hill back OF W. H. Hartwellis
house Sunday afternoon started pretty
lively blaze. II soon spread to the wood
on lands of Mr.. Hartwell. About seven
ty-nve men took hoes, brooms and
shovels and after an hour OF stiff fighting
the fire was stopped after burning over
about five acres OF ground. There was a
brisk wind blowing and at first it looked
as il the flames would escape control and
spread over the thickly wooded territory
bet ween the village and Christian Hill,
where it would do great damage as well
as endanger dwellings.
Easy Baseball Victory.
Whitcomb high school defeated South
Royalton high school on the home field
Saturday by the score of 80 to 2. South
Royslton put up plucky game, but were
a little out of practice, as they have not |
had team for two years. The feature OF
t he game was the way Bethel used the
stick, Aikens got home run, Blossom'a /
three-bagger and there were about eight |
two-baggers made BY the Bethel team.
Summary: s
Bethel--Joe Wilson, /, c., Paul Wilson,
=, p., Aikens, p., s., Blossom, b., 2, Alb
Dott, Burelle, c., Beckwith, Adams, r,
Rogers, l., Noble, 3.
South oyalton-Belknap, Hewitt,
illson, Taylor, Sibley, Buck, Roberts,
Heath, Dewey.
Runs, Bethel, Joe Wilson 4, Paul Will
on s, Aikens 2, Jerry Wilson 5, Blossom
!, Abbott 2, Rogers 3, Noble 4, Beckwith
South Royalton, Hewitt /, Belknap
umpire, Mcintyre.
The following schedule of games has
cen arranged for the Whitcomb high {
chool team for the coming season.
mil IL So RnvaItnn nf RefhnI
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1910-04-21

EAST BETHEL

For sale:-Pr. steers, 81 years old,
handy, smart, clever, about 1900 lbs.
G. X. Smith.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1910-04-21
CIouah-WhltneY.

Mrs. Jennie o. whitney OF Granville
and Guy A. Clough OF East Braintree
were quietly married at the home Of Mr..
and AIRS. Clifford +. Bliss in Montpeliev
Wednesday afternoon, April 20, Rev. j.
Edward Wright officiating. Mrs. Bliss
is Mrs. Coughs only child.
mrs. Ciough has held the postofioe in
Granville for the past twenty-three years
ana mas faithfully served the public in
that capacity. Her resignation about one
month ago was received with universal
regret by the patrons OF the Office. Mr..
Clough is president OF the Home Tele-
phone &c.
Alter short trip TO Burlington, Bran
don and Rutland, they will return via
Bellows Falls to East Braintree, where
they will make their future home.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1910-04-21

send the Crosby tristan Fur Company. Rnehes
tef. n =, eight gOod-stxed deacon or small veal
SKINS any color, and have made from them An
e.ekanI hlack fur coat, strong, durable, for mar
- woman cost less than nineteen dollars ,ima
value Of skins Get their ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS FiNe
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1910-04-21

Vim. 2. G stiekuey, Pres. J. r. Tupper, N.-Pres.
E. A Davis, Cashier
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1910-04-21
serheL clLEAp

Eggs for hstehing; White. wyandotte,
also Barred Plymouth Rocks; Is for rs
ceuts. Mrs. V. T.. Holt, Bethel Gilead.
Tel. i, 30.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1910-04-21
WALL PAPER

VII work the change at an expense
much more moderate than can Be seeures
=
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1910-10-01
Fruit Shipped to Spokane Fair For
4 Exhibition

The Second Annual Fruit Fair
Of Boomers Ferry was held last
Saturday at the Office of A. ]. Kent
Mr.. Kent had put up $50 to be
awarded those bringing in the beat
boxes of apples, fruits and vegeta-
bles. The display was very credit
able and the large room was filled
several times during the day WISH
tors inspecting the different varie-
ties OF fruits and vegetables that
were on display.
Owing TO the management of the
Bonner County Fair al Standpoint,
neglecting to send their premium
list, until to late, the exhibit was
not taken there.
A. J. Kent, the promoter, is de-
serving of much praise in bringing
about, and conducting the fair in
such . successful manner. The
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1910-10-01
SOME FINE FRUIT ON EXHIBITION

fine exhibit shows what our land
is adapted for, and that it will
especially grow fruit OF any and
all varieties.
Chas. OCallaghan, Geo. r. GRAY
and ]. w. Reid acted as judges and
awarded the following prizes: Fred
Meyers, Wealthy apples so; ].
Wall, Johnathan apples So H. l..
Shively, Spokane Beauty apples So;
7. j. Jones received four prizes
amounting to $19; o. HI. Campbell,
Spitzenburg apples so; G. W.
Ovens, Wagner apples so; F. H.
Mccall, N. w. Greening So; Fred
Meyers, Cabbage 50, VIM. Moss,
winter onions 50: Samuel Covert
pumpkin SO and Fred Meyers best
vegetable display S.. Mrs. H. L.
Medbury won first prize of SO and
Mrs. Frank Bush 2 prize of so for
the best loaf of bread. Many com
pliments were paid to the ladies for
the excellent bread that they had
on display.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1910-10-01
BIG DITCHING PROJECT
Will Reclaim $4,000 Acres of Swamp Lands
Near Spokane The Kootenai Valley Can
e Be Drained In Like Manner

twenty-five thousand acres of
fine hay land north. and west of
Spokane, between Chewelah and
Oolville, which for many years
have been swampy and at times
totally submerged, because Of the
hacking up of the little Pend
0reille and Colville rivers at var
ious seasons, will soon be thrown
open as drained district suitable
for extensive hay and dairying
pursuits.
Dan Foley Of Aiken, Mimi, a
veteran in the ditching and drain
3ge business, has a number of men
And teams and several steam dredg-
Ing machines at work in the lands
and will have part of the big
work coating about $4,000, COM
plsted some time during the next
eight or 10 months. Mr. Foley
started work last June and has
three OF the contracts for ditching
work. SOther big contracts are let
for that district and it is probable
that more than 100000 will be
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1910-10-01
WEDNESDAY,, OCT. 5

The Musical Eckhardts will be
at the | O.O.F. hall on the evening
Of the above date. under the aus
pices of the Bonners Ferry Young
Ladies Athletic Club. Secure your
reserved seat tickets at B-ody's
Pharmacy. Popular prices 25c-35c
and SOC.
An entertainment that is A L,
strictly up to date in every partic-
ular, clean and entertaining. That
is the verdict of all twho attended
the entertainment given by the
Musical Eek hardts in Massey hall.
Every member of the company is a
star.-Globs, Toronto, Canada.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1910-10-01

spent before the work is completed
and the land utilized to it's fullest
capacity.
These $4,000 acres, which for
years, have been practically useless
will open up vast new territoi y
to Spokane. The land is now being
sought by far sighted dairymen
and farmers.
The big reclamation scheme in
cludes many miles of ditching and
big dixie calculated to hold back
the backed up water in the spring
and fall of the year. Enough
bitches have been built already tc
adequately drain large portion Of
OF the acreage aud dairymen and
farmers are preparing to enter the
lands this fall The reclamation
will notably increase the agricul
tural resources of Spokane and il
being figured and counted in by
local real estate dealers handling
farm lands near Spokane. TIL,
land is within $50 miles of Spo
kane.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1910-10-01
Southern Hospitality

"Blow high, blowlow; not all its
snow,
Will queuch our hearst fires
ruddy glow"
And 80 | thought as we sat in a
friendly circle just beyond the line
of intense heat of the fire which
christened the fire place of w. B.
Hawkins cabin" last Saturday
evening, and incidentally opened
the door of hospitality to their
newly made acquaintances. 1t is
good that they have come among
us. Father, daughter, son and his
best half. We knew not that there
was to be an especial occasion, but
only dropped in to spend the eve.
ming, and by converse sweet" the
better TO become acquainted. We
found the family all gathered in
the spacious drawing room and a
roaring fire in the large Fireplace
sending its rudy glow" into
every nook and Granny, and light
ing with that soft sheen which
only such a fire can light the
massive old appointments. Our
impromptu hostess extended tn,
right hand of fellowship. In 1
warm southern accent she vel
coined US to her Gown fire side
and whatever it implied.
The evening passed with CONVEX
sation and reminiscent yarns
and recital of poems which SCENE,
fitted TO the occasion.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1910-10-01
Good Exhibit of Basket-Ba

The first basketball game OF
the season was played last evening
in Kent's hall by the B. F. Y. l..
A. c.. teams.
The line up was as follows
Mrs. w. Kinnear (CapD RF. Della Collins
Dollic Bruce L. Jettora Remer Capt.
Alice Gray C. Zoe Kent
Goldie Cave re. Phoebe Boileau
Agnes Callahan L.G. Dorothy Wright
Substitute-Miss Folconer.
The game was called at 8 O'Clock.
In the first half, scores were made
by Jettora Remer, Zoe Kent, Della
Collins and Dollie. In the second
half Della Collins made four scores.
At 9:45 the game ended with Jet
tora Remer's team winning by q
score of IL to 2. Agnes Muhlfeld
substituted for Miss Goldie Cave
The game was very interesting
one to the spectators, and it Is to
hoped the public will have more
opportunities OF witnessing such
exhibitions during the season. &
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1910-10-01

Governor J. H. Brady will open
his campaign at Bonners Ferry;
speaking in the l. o. o. F. hall on
Wednesday afternoon, October 5.
Having received the nomination
for second term as chief execu-
tive of Idaho, Governor Brady will
begin bis campaign and tour of the
state by starting in the far north
With a speech at Bonners Ferry in
the afternoon and at Standpoint in
tho evening. The Governor has
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1910-10-01
Endorse State Platform

w. A. Alexander and II. j. Jones
attended the Republican conven-
ton at Standpoint Thursday. Coun-
ty Chairman II. H. Taylor called
the meeting to order. A commit
tee OF nine were appointed to draft
Q platform for the Republicans OF
Bonner County. This committee
endorsed the platform adopted by
the State Central Committee and
also added several important
planks Of their own, which will ap-
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1910-10-01
Election of Officers

The LADIES' Aid Society of the
Presbyteri church held election
of officers on Wednesday afternoon
at the K. P. hall. Those chosen
wore: President, Mrs. E. L. Little
1st VIce Pres, Mrs. Chas. Rowell
End Vice Pres. Mrs. H. A. Gale
Seot'y, Mrs. G. R. Causton, Treas.
Mrs. S. Covert
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1910-10-01

pear later. The committee on
resolutions reported to the platform
convention at 3 o'clock, and their
report was unanimously adopted
by the convention.
w. A. Alexander was appointed
Chairman of the committee on
resolutions.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1910-10-01
Death of VIM. Ryan of Porthill

Another of Bonner county
pioneers passed away suddenly at
his home at Porthill, being found
dead in bed early Monday morn
ing from PARALYSIS of the heart
Mr.. Ryan was So years old and
was we'll known figure in North
ern Idaho.
Mr.. Ryan served one term as
assessor and one term as sheriff of
old Kootenai county and was then
appointed by President Mckinley
member of the Mineral Land
Commission, after finishing that,
he was appointed Custom Collector
for Porthill. This position he held
at the time of his death. He has
been in the government service for
ten years.
His remains were shipped to
Occur d'Alene, where the funeral
services were conducted by the
Masonic Lodge of that city. Mr..
Ryan leaves wife and three child
rem, besides hundreds of friends
and admirers to mourn his demise.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1910-10-01
OPENS CAMP Align
Gov. Brady Will Speak in the LO.O.F
Hall Next Wednesday, After
noon at 2:30, Oct. 5

always had warm regard for the
people of Bonner County, which
we believe is reciprocated. Bon
ners Ferry, especially, feels that he
has been very just and honorable
toward us in the matter of the
bri dye across the Kootenai, which
we have sought for so many years.
We anticipate a grand reception
for the Governor upon this occa-
sion, which we think he fully de-
serves.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1910-10-01
Furniture For Sale

One set of Mission furniture, one
bed room set, miscellaneous furni-
ture, rugs, stoves, etc. F.L.Roberts.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1910-10-01
For Sale or Exchange

A hea Wy hack in good condition,
for sale or trade for a single buggy
Enquire at this office.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1910-10-01

Edison monographs for sale by
Moore Bros.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1910-11-10
Caught.

A shopwalker in large business,
noted for his severity to the assistants
under him. one day stepped up. to a
counter from which ladylike person
had just left unserved.
"You let that lady leave without
making any purchaser" he asked an
grily of the meek looking young man
responsible for the handkerchief de-
partment sales.
Eyes, sir. r.
"And she was at your counter fully
ten minutes?"
Doubtless: but. then, you see'-
Exactly. l saw that, in spite Of all
the questions she put to you, you rare
~ answered her and never attempted
to get what she wanted"
"Well. but
"You need not make any excuse. !
shall report you for carelessness."
well. l hadn't what she wanted?"
what was that?'
give shillings. She was canvass
ing for subscriptions to an encyclope'
dia."-London Globe.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1910-11-10
Succession Sale.

Succession of Eugene D. Turner, decd.
In District Court, Booster Parish, La.
DY virtue of an order Of sale to me
ID directed from the Honorable Dis
trict Court in and for the Parish of
Bossier, l will on Saturday, November
26, 1910, at the front door Of the Court
House, in the town of Benton, La,
within the legal hours for sales, proceed
to sell at public auction, to the last and
property, to-wit:
The southwest quarter of northeast
quarter and southeast quarter Of north
west quarter of section %, township %,
range 10, containing 80 acres and ap-
praised at $3.50 per acre, making total
of $40.
Terms of Sale-Cash, if the appraise-
ment or two thirds thereof be bid, else
on a credit of twelve months, according
to law. B. A. KELLY,
Clerk of Dist Court, Administrator.
November 3. 1910. nov q
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1910-11-10
Who Got the Baby?

Once upon time crocodile stole a
baby and was about to make Il dinner
of it. The frantic mother begged so
piteously for the child that the croco-
die said:
Tell me one truth and you shall
have your baby again"
The mother replied. You will not
give him back to me-"
Then" said the crocodile. "by our
agreement shall keep him. for if you
have told the truth am not going to
give him back. and if it is lie have
also won.''
But the mother said. IF ! told you
the truth you are bound by your prom.
Use, and if 1t is not the truth it will not
be lie until you have given me my
child"
Who got the baby?
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1910-11-10


YOU MY REAsON!"
has many men to choose from-you
know that-and I'm but poor pleader.
Still, I'll try"
Hopkins looked appreciative and Of
fered the parson pinch of snuff. Then
he rose, and the two men shook hands,
and Hopkins went out into the sum-
mer world.
Ichabod looked after him as he went
away with some complacency. So it
was this that had been keeping him
away! He would straighten out mat
tiers with Sally Dawes. The girl was
a fool not to keep man like Hop
kins II once she had the luck to get
him. Meantime there was his sermon.
so he went back to the table and again
gently rubbed his nose with his feath-
cred pen and tried once more to get thu
drift Of his argument.
The next afternoon Ichabod rode over
to the Dawes plantation. where he
found two of his younger brethren en-
joying themselves in Miss Sally's COM
pany. With patience and long suf-
fering he waited until they reluctantly
had gone, and then he proceeded a,
once to deliver his message.
and he's worthy man, and you
should be ashamed to treat him to
whom you're betrothed in such fash
ion." he ended
Sally listened attentively and ar
ranged her neckerchief.
ITS no different from the way I
have treated the Others" she answer
ed at last. with no attempt to seen
impressed with her own faults. IF
James Hopkins would come a-wooing.
let him bespeak himself and not go
bothering the parson."
TITS no such great bother" replied
1chabod candidly. with the air OF one
who valves the point merely of guam
tity. 'only you don't seem to under
stand what your actions mean to
James Hopkins. He's no man to be
forever chasing after woman. There
are many girls in the county who'd b.
glad of him.
They're welcome to him. and yor.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1910-11-10
An Aquatic Tragedy.

When visitors came. Bobby was
often turned out of his room and into
the garnet for night or two. He did
not object to this. but he felt that 1t
endangered certain cherished posses
sions When his uncle. the clergy
man, arrived unexpectedly one night
Bobby was transferred to his garrett
quarters in haste and with small cere-
mony. and neglected to take any pre-
cautions to guard his treasures.
Il have to thank the thoughtful per-
son who placed a glass of water on the
table near the bed last night" said the
clergyman the next morning. II
awoke in the night and found it re-
freshing-most refreshing"
''Ohr' said Bobby. in a tone of sor-
row and reproach. You've drinked
up my nice new 'quarium. and alr'-
But here Bobby's revelation was sup
pressed by his mother.-Youth's Com
naniOn'
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1910-11-10
No Sense Of Proportion.

The young man who had spent his
efforts for several years without re-
suit in studying art was talking with
his practical uncle. who had patiently
paid the bills
"Of course" said the young artist. Il
know l haven't made much of go OF
1t. but l don't think you ought to adj
wise me to try something else. You
know it's best to put all your eggs in
one basket and watch that basket"
"Um! That may be. Charlie: but
did you ever think how foolish 1t is to
put so many baskets around one ban.
tam eggY'
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1910-11-10
Succession Sale.

Succession of j. w. letter, deceased. In
Second Judicial District Court, Bos-
sier Parish, La.
TN obedience to an order rendered in
i the above entitled matter by the
Hon. R. G. Drew, Judge of the Second
Judicial District Court IN and for Bos-
sier Parish, La, and special commits
sion to me directed by the Clerk of said
Court, l will offer for sale, at the prin-
cipal front door of the Court House, in
the town of Benton, Bossier Parish, La,
to the last and highest bidder, on Satur-
day, the 10th day Of December, 1910, the
following described property belonging
to said succession, to-wit:
About ITO acres of land located in
fractional sections 6 and 7, township Is
north, range IL west, on Red River and
east of Gilmer's land, and formerly
known as the s'Calhoun place" together
with all the buildings and Improvements
thereon.
Said sale to be made for cash, subject
to appraisement, and to pay the debts of
said succession.
J.W. JETER, jr., Executor.
By J. G. Pugh, Attorney. A-e