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The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1910-03-18

See cur new samples Of spring
and summer suitingS. We guar
antee a fit at from $l4 M. =. u.
StoltZman.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1910-03-18
News of the Reservations

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The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1910-03-24
A YOUNG CHEVALIER

He cast surreptitious glances down at his
chubby legs to see II they had really length
ened since his advent into school life. He
could see no difference. but of course he must
have grown-or they wouldn't have asked him
to go with them. or called him Duncan,
Duncan! He rolled the precious morsel OF
hattery under his tongue with an almost
dble smack of enjoyment at the grown-up
feeling 1t gave him as he made his dminutive
legs keep step with the long strides OF his
companions But when they burst noisily
into the store he turned aside from the tawdry
affairs which the others grew hilarious
to make his selection from among the lacy
rose-bedecked valentines on the next counter
And even among these It was hard to find one
really worthy the acceptance of the fair Ethel
His choice was made at last however the
iowery missive safely incosed in an ornatey
embossed cover and painstakingly addressed
I'm badly wavering letters to the owner of the
blue eyes and with equally wavering From
Jimmy" tucked away in the lower left-hand
corner
Then as the others had made their pur
chases, they all raced back to the schoolhouse
deposited their mail" and went their several
ways to luncheon. That is-all but Peter FL
lis, who suddenly discovered that he had for
gotten something What-Jmmy found out
later.
Out Of Difference to st. Valentines birth.
day (or the uneasy wrigging of her pupis)
Miss Johnson so shortened the afternoon work
that 1t was barely two o'clock when she
raped for order with smiling:
Position! Now. Jimmy Duncan. you may
call the names Of those having valentines.
And. let's see-well. Peter, you may distribute
the mail as Jimmy hands 1t out" And Peter.
with his mouth stretched from ear to ear in
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1910-03-24
Digging For a Valentine

Bobby woke up slowly. trying to realize
why this morning was more important than
other mornings. Then bis eye fell on a large
placard at the foot Of his bed and he remem-
bered It was Valentines day. This is what
the placard said: Look In the third drawer
from the top, front lefthand corner" Bobby
ran across to the bureau, pulled out the
drawer and burrowed under a pile OF shirts
He expected 20 find a large white envelope
marked Bobby" and at first, when he did
not find that, he thought there was nothing at
all But presently he discovered piece OF
paper on which was written, Look under the
rug In front OF the parlor fireplace" And
downstairs he pattered in his bare feet. This
one said you will find me In the closet un
der the stairs" Bobby opened the closet door
half expecting to see another signpost paper.
but this time II was funny valentine
BY his plate was letter addressed to Mr.
Robert White" He opened II and read:
"My Dear MIR. White: hear that there is
sum OF money buried on the south side OF
the dead pear tree in your orchard II you
have time this morning should advise you to
search thoroughly Your affectionate
UNCLE PETER"
AS soon as Bobby finished his breakfast he
went out TO the Toulouse and got a shovel
have been at work nearly an hour and stopped
to rest. when Aunt Lucy came along and said.
why. Bobby the letter told you south and
you are digging on the east side!" SO Bobby
changed sides and began again This time
It was not long before the shovel hit against
something which proved to be box carefully
tied up. Bobby opened II and It seemed to be
full OF paper but soon he found hard bundle
In the very middle. When he undid It out
dropped four silver quarters. very bright and
shining and with them card saying. "A Val
entine Tor Bobby"
At dinner there was cake In the shape
of heart and number OF parcels marked
with his name. He opened them all and when
he had finished he said. II like every one Of
my valentines. but think the ones you hunt
for yourself are the most fun"
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1910-03-24

impish delight. mounted the low platform. fol-
lowed by Jimmy, whose face grew fiery red
under tho curious eyes focused upon him from
every corner
Swiftly the snowy envelopes we're drawn
from the box and as swiftly delivered by the
grinning Peter.
Then suddenly Jimmy's expectant face
grew blank The big embossed envelope In
his hand bore a familiar From Jimmy" In one
corner but the name--why II was directed
not to Ethel Andrews. but to Miss Katie Bla
ney! And Katie Blaney was the hunch-backed
little cripple who lived down Rag alley
For instant Jimmy despairingly stared
at the name, then haf-smothered giggle
brought his eyes to the face of the boy beside
him--and he knew. Scratching out Ethel's
name and writing Katie Blaney's on the pre-.
cious valentine he had bought was the some.
thing" that had taken Peter back to the
schoolhouse after they had started home.
He ground his teeth in helpless rage at the
mean trick. And then-well then--he caught
sight of pair of pathetically wistful eyes
just beyond Peters frowsy head; eyes which
had the hopeless longing of one to whom life
had brought nothing but grinding poverty; an
absence of all childish pleasures, and Jimmy
being a real thoroughbred at heart from the
tips of his stubbed-out shoes to his clipped
brown locks--quietly ignored the outstretched
hand of his assistant. and with an uplifted
head marched straight down the aisle to the
seat occupied by Katie Baney and. with
bow. laid the dainty gift in the eager hands
held out toward him. then as quietly returned
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1910-03-24

Because ST. Valentines day fell on Sunday,
Miss Johnson teacher In room eight OF the Hol-
lis street school, arranged the usual valentine
"postoffce" for her pupils on the afternoon Oh
Friday, the twelfth And because Jimmy Dun
can was the new boy"-a stranger In
strange land-she had tried to mitigate his
evident loneliness by choosing him to act as
the good saints emissary in the distribution
of the mail. a mark of favor which had
warmed the cookies of his heart wonderfully.
Then as II this were not happiness enough for
one day. at noon one Of the Older boys had
slapped him famiiarly on the back. with
toval:
Hi. there Duncan! Come long down to
the store-us fellers are goin to get some val
entines to send the girls! Come on."
Now Jimmy had had aspirations that way
himself ever since blueeyed Ethel Andrews
had smiled at him over the top of her log
erphry," the while she slyiy PASSED him her
choicest wad of gum for friendly chew.
That the proffered dainty had already suf
fered long and faithful chewing made not the
slightest difference to Jimmy. who was far too
chiyalric to cavl either at the kind or quality
Of any overture made by the prettiest girl In
the room. So he waited for no second invi-
tation. but followed in the wake of tall Peter
Ellis with a heart beating unanimously at
this second unexpected honor.
To be called "Duncan!" To be classed as
one OF "us fellers" after only a few weeks In
school! Why. at first they had yelled NAM
mas pet" after him. Had jeered horribly
when he had said please" and 'scuse me"
to the girs But that was before he had
coaxed his father into having the barber give
him q real fighting clip to his wavy brown
hair He s'posed that haircut made him look
q lot older and-and--taller
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1910-03-24

Love may be in any one of a variety Of forms
and likewise is there a wide range Of poses
to choose from.
Certainly there is much to be said in favor
OF this new class Of gifts appropriate to st
Valentines day. First of all they can lay
claim to artistic qualifications not possessed
by any of the valentines heretofore current
and then again they constitute ornaments for
home decoration that are attractive not for
day nor week, but indefinitely The best
part Of It is that this new fad though 1t might
appear at first thought an expensive luxury.
is not really SO by any means.
Happily, as in the case Of their predeces-
sors in the field of valentines. these new mes
sengers of affection may represent an outlay
exactly commensurate with the size of the
purse Of the donor The son of a multimil-
llionaire may present to his lady love dainty
figure Of Cupid chiseled from the finest marble
by the hand Of master and for which the
ardent wooer has paid more than the price OF
an impressive diamond ring. On the other
hand the young man OF modest means may
secure perhaps a replica Of this same statu-
cite. or at least one equally attractive. nodded
in plaster or composition for one or two dol
lars Indeed the new form of valentines may
be secured In even more expensive forms. for
artistic Italians now placing on the mar
iket exceently rendered medalions Of Cupid
at prices as low as 10 cents each.
While, as mas Deen sdiu, the new currency
of love has made its appearance in variety
of FORMS the medaions and plaques bearing
representations of Cupid will scarcely enjoy
the popularity vouchsafed to the statuettes.
AS a matter OF fact 1t has not waited upon
this present movement apropos the valentine
season to bring these figures into vogue. Stat
,uettes OF Cupid have long been among the
most cherished art objects In many American
homes The representations of the most ia
imiliar figure of mythology have ranged all the
way from reproductions Of the most famous
of all Cupids-the one that is stamped with
the genius Of its creator Michael Angelo. to
the ever-popular group portraying Cupid and
Psyche.
Not only has Cupid been made the subject
of innumerable masterpieces In marble and
bronze in different ages. but the God of Love.
with his inevitable bow and arrow. has served
as a source of inspiration for painters Of all
aaationalities. One Of the most interesting OF
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1910-03-24

to finish calling the names on st. Valentines
mail.
And when. after school, Katie stopped him
with breathlessly joyful. "Oh. Jimmy-Jim-
my Duncan. You're the goodest boy In this
whole world. ! never. never had a single val
entine before In all my life!" somehow he
didn't mind Peters meanness any more. No
even though II cast him blueeyed Ethel's
favor, who for the rest of the term always
passed him with saucy red tongue stuck out
in scornful dersion.- Boston Post.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1910-03-24

tines is eloquently proven by the little books
known as valentine writer's" which were
in general use a century and half ago. when
the exchange OF valentines evolved with pen
or water-coor brush and the aid of a six.
penny booklet filled with verses appropriate
to the occasion. Not only did the rhymes in
these quaint chapbooks give tribute to Cupid
and his wies. but the very titles indicated
how allpervadng was the supposed influence
OF the God OF Love. Among the standard
works Of this character issued during the
eighteenth century were "Cupid's Festival"
"Cupid's Budget" "Cupids Cabinet and Court
of Love-" "The Bower of Cupid" and "Cupid's
Annual Charter"
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1910-03-24

invasion and carried TO
Naples. We noxt hear OF
II as sodl by the ex.queen
OF Naples TO the marquis OF
Londonderry and by him IN
turn II was sold to the Ma
tional gallery for $4,000.
Another famous painting is
that of Cupid and Psyche by
Kaulbach. which was In It's
day one of the gems Of the
famous A. T, Stewart art
collection In New York City.
From these old pictures.
many Of them painted centu-
ries ago. our present day
manufacturers of valentines
have obtained the Image Of
Cupid that adorn twentieth.
century love tokens. II need
not be emphasized. of course.
that II has not required the
present craze for statuettes
to bring Cupid into the fore
ground on st. Valentines
day. The February gala day
has all along been acknowl-
edgedly "Cupid's day" and
the figure OF the mischievous
god with his weapons has
been a universally utilized
symbol in all that pertains
to this sentimental occasion.
That the little god OF love
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1910-03-24

Venus stands beside him. This picture WAS
painted in the year 1922 and after seVerai
changes Of ownership came into the possession
of Charles I. of England. It was sold after his
death for the sum of $4,000 and later was
owned by Don Manuel Cooley, from whose col
lection 1t was taken by Murat In the French
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1910-03-24

Nothing endures but the eternal
commonplace; and II one departs from
that 1t is to run the most perilous
risks.-Charles Wagner.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1910-03-24

It's pity that wisdom doesn't grow
on a man like whiskers.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1910-03-24

Or. Pierce's Pellets, small, sugsr-coated easy =
take as candy, regulate and invigorAte stomach,
liver and bowels Do not grippe.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1910-03-24

The face that lights up in conversa-
tion Is not necessarily lantern-jawed.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1910-03-24

the canvases por'
traying Cupid
particularly inter
esting by reason
of its history-is
the picture enti'
tied "The Educa-
tion of Cupid" by
the famed Correg'
gio, which now
hangs in the Ma
tional gallery In
London. This paint
ing shows Mer'
curry seated In q
landscape teach
ing Cupid to read
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-01
Strong Points Of Platform.

The following are the strongest
points in the platform:
To Governor Hughes is due the
credit of arousing the interest OF the
people and convincing them of the
need of directly electing their party
officers and directly nominating their
party candidates We promise legisla-
ton which will enact these principles
into law
We believe that the same safeguards
should surround primary elections as
have been shown 10 be effective In
preventing repeating and frauds at
general elections. We therefore favor
extending the signature law as now
applied to general elections to primary
elections.
The crook and CRATER and unfaith-
full man in public service shall be put
out and kert out.
We enthusiastically indorse the pro-
gressive and statesmanlike leadership
OF William Howard Taft. Each sue
ceeding month has confirmed the ma.
tion In its high estimate Of his great
ness.
The Payne tariff law reduced the
average rate of all duties IL per cent
We consider 1t fortunate that the
president has secured as a member OF
the highest tribunal a man with the
great intellectual power and the splen
did legal attsinments Of Charles e
Hughes.
Governor Hughes has appealed tc
the conscience and intelligence Of the
people and championed legislation de
manded by the moral sense of the
community.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-01
SULTAN MEETS TAFT
Philippine Monarch Recognizes Ole
Friend In the President

Friend In the President
Washington. Sept 99-The sultaI
of Sulu met his old friend Governor
Taft in the green room OF tho Whi.'
House and he completely exhausted
his English vocabulary in greeting
him.
How dye do. Glad to meet YOU.
exclaimed the sultan. as he made bis
most profound bow to the president
1t was the presidents busy day anC
It was several minutes after the sui
tan's party arrived before he coul'
greet them Meanwhile the sultan wat
shown the pictures Of ex-presldents
which adorn the walls Of the greer
room
He eyinced great interest in th'
painting Of Abraham Lincoln. who. i
was explained 70 him. had set iht
slaves free. The sultan was formerl,
a slave owner. but he was compelled
to give up his slaves when the United
States occupied JolO.
The president stepped forward anC
grssped the monarch warmly by th'
hand
For several minutes they talked oyel
old times, through an Interpreter. o
course. The sultan has high admira
tion for the president. having met hin
several times while Mr.. Taft was gov
ernor Of the Philippines.
After leaving the White House the
sultan paid his respects to Maor Gen
eral Wood. chief OF staL of the army.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-01
STOMACH FEELS FINE
Two MiOna Tablets Drive Away Dis
tress From Stomach.

Get a 50 cent box of MI-O-NA tablets
at X. N. Goolrick's today and learn fol
yourself how easy it is to put your out
Of order stomach in perfect condition.
MI-O-NA stomach tablets give in
slant relief and do more.
They build up the stomach so quickly
that in a few days belching, sourness,
heartburn, heaviness, biliousness, head
ache and dizziness will disappear.
MI-O-NA stomach tablets are guaran'
teed by K. N. Goolrick to cure indi'
gestion and all stomach ills, or money
back.
"Ihave had trouble with my stomach
for two years. | tried everything
heard of. MI-O-NA stomach tablets
did me more that $25.0 worth of good.
They are the best in the world. Den
mis- Stephen. Coudersport, Pa, Feb. !.
Fifty cents for large box of MILO
MA at X. N. Goolrick's and druggists
everywhere.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-01
FAREWELL PARTY
In Honor Of Mr.. and Mrs. Eldridge
and Mr.. and Mrs. Bowman.

The friends VI Mr.. and Mrs. A. d.
Eldredge and MIR. and Mrs. G. w. Bow
man gave a delightful farewell party
in their honor at the home Of Mr.. and
Mrs. B. 7. Hall, in Spotsylvania county,
on Thursday night, September p.
Among those present were Mr.. and
Mrs. A. d. Eldridge. Mr.. and Mrs. G..
w. Bowman, Mr.. and Mrs. b. 7. Hall,
Mr.. and Mrs. John Stockman, Mr.. and
Mrs. Eddie 0rrock, Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
Hamke, Mr.. and Mrs. Herman Al
brecht, Mr.. and Mrs. James Wallis,
Mr.. and Mrs. George II. Morrison, Mr..
and Mrs. Lonnie Pemberton and chill
dren, Mrs. Annie +. Morrison, Mrs.
Molhe Wallingsford, Mrs. Fred Law.
Misses Lovenia Morrison, Mabelle
Armstrong, of Wilmington, Del; Ella
Lewis, Lizzie Brown, and Grace Nor
rison, Messrs. G.. w. Lewis, l.. W..
Lan1ram, T. F. Morrison, and John
Orrock.
During the evening dainty refresh
ments were served. At late hour the
guests left for their homes. expressing
great regret over the departure of Mr..
and Mrs. Eldridge and Mr.. and Mrs.
Bowman from their midst, but wishing
them much success and happiness in
their new home.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-01
FAIR TO RAILROADS
President Taft's Stand With Regard Il
Rates

Washington. Sept. %. - President
Taft will give the railroads a fair deal
He will not attempt to have any in
cresse In freight rates by the carrier:
declared in fective by the interstate
commerce commission unless there is
conclusive proof that such increase Is
unjust.
That is the substance Of what the
president told T. J. Nolan. general see
retary and treasurer of the Interna
tional Brotherhood OF Steam Shove
and Dredgemen.
Mr.. Nolan called TO tell the presi
dent that many railway employees and
thousands OF men who work for rail
roads, incidentally as to steam shove
men, wish to see increases in rates SC
that they can be assured Of work
THE president told me" said Mr
Nolan, that he could be depended
upon to give the railroads a square
deal. regardless OF the clamor of po
litical influence, and that Furthermore
he was going to see that they got
square deal"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-01

IN the Clerks office of the Circuit
| court of the county Of King George
on the 10Th day of September, 1910.
Mary Alice Carter, plaintiff, against
Thomas Carter, defendant. The object
of this suit is to obtain for the plaintiff
from the defendant divorce vinculo
matrimonii. And an affidavit having
been made and filed that the defendant,
Thomas Carter, is not resident OF the
State of Virginia, ii is ordered that ne
do appear here within fifteen days after
due publication hereof. and do what
NAV be necessary to protect his inter
est in this suit. And it is further or,
dered that a copy hereof be published
once a week for four weeks in The
Free Lance, newspaper published in
the city of Fredericksburg, and that a
copy be posted at the front door OF the
courthouse of this county on the 18TH
day of September, 1910. that being the
next succeeding rule day after this or
der was entered.
Teste:
F. c. S. Hunter, Clerk.
W. A. Rose, p. q.
A copy-Teste:
F. c. S. Hunter, Clerk.
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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-01
VA, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1. 1910
NEWS FROM MASSAP0NAx
Massaponax. Va. Sept. q.

! Summer fingers and so does the
dry spell. Ram Il badly needed for
fail blowing as we'll as 10 freshen up
the pastures.
Many of our country cousins are an
ticlpatlng big time at the fair.
/ MIR. Geo. W. Palmer, Jr., and friend,
Mr.. Grant Walker, of Richmond. are
guests of Mr. g. w. Palmer at Massa-
ponax.
Mrs. Myrtle Cosby, of Brandy Sta
ton, who has been speudng some time
with Mrs. l.. X. Colbert, is now visit
ing friends at Summit.
Mr.F. w. Sanford, of Newport News,
is a guest of Mr.. T. A. Frazer at Gov
entry.
Mrs. +. j. Bailey, of Newport News,
who has been spending some time in
Spotsylvania, leaves today for Orange
and Charlottesville.
Misses Cora and Helen Jones, of this
place, are guests Of friends IN the
Burg for the fair.
Little Misses lvarene and Katherine
Frazer are at home after delightful
visit of ten days to friends in Richmond.
Mrs. Watt Massey, Of Post Oak, Mrs.
Inez c. Massey and children, Of Court
House. and Mr. and Mrs. {. W. Colbert
and children, of Guinea, were recent
guests Of Mrs. l.. X. Colbert
Miss Lily Palmer, of Washington, IS
home for the fair.
Col Richard Hollingsworth has re-
turned from Baltimore, where he went
to place his son. Thos. Coleman, IN
school.
Mr.. T. A. Frazer is putting an addi-
ton of four rooms to his handsome home
at Coventry. Miss Matte. Kase Of Char
lottesville. has arrived and resumed her
duties as governess in his family.
A young child Of Mr.. W. 5. Hans
ford is quite sick and is attended by
DR.. w. A. Harris.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-01

AT,-
III
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-01
IT'S THE WORLD,s BEST.

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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-01
MONEY TOLOAN

In sums to suit on good security. Az
ply to Lee j. Graves, attorney u
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-01
FEAR BALLOONIsT DROWNED
Aeronaut Who Dropped In Parachute
Can't Be Found.

Houghton, Mich, Sept. %. - II IS
feared that Homer Hazard, of Lansing
Mich, an aeronaut. was drowned II
Portage lake when he made a para
chute drop after a balloon ascension
at a county fair.
As Hazard went up the wind carried
him out over the lake. The balloon
was found a quarter Of a mile from
Houghton. but no tidlngs have beer
received Of Hazard.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-01
KILLS A MURDERER.

A merciless murderer is appendici-
tis with many victims. But DR.
Kings New Life Pills kill 1t by
prevention. They gently stimulate
stomach, liver and bowels, prevent
ing that clogging that invites ap-
pendicitis, curing Constipation, Head
ache, Biliousness, Chills. 25c at NJ
NJ. Lewis.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-10-01
To Put Three Words In Amendment

Sacramento, Cal. Sept. 29.-Goyer
nor Gillette has called a special ses
sion of the legislature for Oct. 3, t
insert three words in a constitutional
amendment to be submitted to th'
voters at the coming election. Th'
measure provides for the division o
county taxes. II adopted in It's presen
form it would, 1t Is said. be invalid