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Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1910-01-05
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Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1910-01-05
MISCELLANEOUS

GIRL-Of 16 wanted to do house
work in family. Address d. D..
Bonanza Office. 5tf.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1910-12-29
ONE REDEEMlNG FEATURE
When Papa Hears II He Urges Only
Son to Grab Girl
Quick.

Tie only son had just announced to
the family his engagement.
What, that girl" remarked his
mother. why. she sQulnts."
She has absolutely no style" com,
mented his sister.
Rec Soaded. isn't she?" asked
erntie.
I'm afraid she's Eighty" was grand.
mas opinion.
She hasn't any money" said uncle
And she doesn't look strong"
chimed in the first cousin.
She's stuck up, in my opinion" as.
seyerated the second cousin.
She's extravagant," was the opln
iop given by the third cousin.
We'll, she's got one redeeming fea.
ture. at any rate remarked the only
son, thoughtfully.
What's that" chorused the CHART.
able band
She hasn't relative on earth"
Papa had not yet spoken, but now
he did.
Grab her, my boy. grab her." no
said
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1910-12-29

drops Happy New Noar" rusoundod on al
Sides. IN the course n tho afternoon the in.
t"Ia't-ablo had seen All their friends had
sampled tho choicest types Of Christmas hal,-
ing, had toasted again oud again the New Year
100 m1r. r' yaryIU" strength aud Nungoqcy, or
substituted c"Tnn In homes whore temperance
principles were popular They had ead pret
~ thing 10 popular danes in tho stimulating
atm"rNhmr" Of holly and green wrcaihs. and
maj matched wits with fascinating damscls in
the dangerous vicinity o. mistlr'oc that still
boosted some berries. II was all very gay
very Informal, and very honey. At no other
time or on no other occasion did the holiday
hierlty reach so high pitch
"ld liko to do II all over again." is the ties.
tmony Of one stately lady. whose homo twenty
years ago was the scene Of yearly New Years
receptions no other social function on my
calendar was such fun for the guests and SO
little trouble for the hostess The decorating
had been donc week before, and few fresh
iIowtr5 were all that were needed Given
bright lights n dozen pretty girls to help en-.
terrain, the simplest cakes, and plenty Of mild.
iy cNhiIarainG punch made from recIpe that
my Kentucky grandfather declared harmless
and success was assured. When six o'clock
came you had seen all the nice men Of your
acquaintance undisturhed by the usual influx
OF other women, and had sent them away at
peace with the world in general and full OF
the spirit Of neIghborliness."
Meanwhile upstairs In the library window
seats curicd the family small fry, watching the
procession rs It passed, commenting with Iu.
voni!o frankness on the toilets Of tho callers.
counting tho visitors as they came, listening
to the hum OF voices downstairs the girls hug.
EinG close TO the SASH the boys making daring
de'our5 to peek through the balustrade no.
turning to report what young ladies' were sit
ting on the steps with what young mon. and
even, in some cases what they were saving
Longer tiptoeing prowls, down tho back stairs
to the lair of friendly cook, led to quick and
jubI!nnt returns with offerings OF cake and
clarot cup. wherewith the hours might be be.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1910-12-29
He Won.

ExGov Bob Taylor Of Tennessee
was once entertaining q northern
guest who was rather skeptical about
the prevailing dialect in stories Of
southern negroes. He thought It over.
drawn. To dlsproyo tho contention.
Mr. Taylor laughIngly made n wager
with his guest that the northerner
would be unable to interpret the ian.
guage OF the first negro they met.
Accordingly. they set out and present.
ly came upon black man bastdng IN
dolently In the sun Telling his
friend to pay close heed, M Taylor
stepped up to the negro and demand.
ed, suddenly.
"Weh hc?"
The negro blInked his eyes stolidly
and then answered in cultural
voice:
Nah INTELLECTUALLY.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1910-12-29

SO the stately Dryden has put the same
thought. May II be true Of US all.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1910-12-29
OF those who had filled the

OF those who had filled the
pews, especially that OF one
man, the governor OF the state.
whose aquiline profile. flashing
eyes and straight, glossy black
hair formed a neyer.to.he forgot
ten personality.
Watchnight hymns have n
personality OF their own. as
those OF Christmas or Easter. Z
not so widely known. They are
naturally serious and n bit fore.
boiling, with touch OF the mel.
ancholy that is associated with
the rapid flight Of time.
TIL" yerr Is gone. beyond recall
with all It's hopes and fears,
Win all Its bright and eladlcnlng
smiles,
with all its mourners' tears,
Is an old Latin hymn 10 a COM
mon meter tune that illustrates
the tendency Of this branch OF
hymnology Charles Wesley has
been most prolific in volclng
this thought.
Wisdom nS'ribe. and might, and
praise,
T. God who l"nthcns out our days;
Who spnr"s us yet another year.
And mukos US soc his goodness
hure.
is an old favorite. Often lust
on the stroke Of midnight anoth.
or Of his voiced the feelings OF
the congregation, that begin.
ming
Join, III g" ransoH"d sons Of grace.
tn" holy Joy prolonF.
ANA shout 10 tho Rcdccmcrs
praise,
A solemn midnight song.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1910-12-29
PrecautIon.

Tho family were fabuIously wealthy.
yet here was their baby being born
with plated spoon in It's mouth. How
came that about? The young parents,
observing our pcrplcxity led us aside.
The silver spoon is kept in the
safety vault and n cheap substitute
Is used In It's stead one is never
sure Of ones servants these days"
they explained in u confidential wills
per.--FuCk.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1910-12-29

Ring In the Christ that is to be-"
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1910-12-29

''"'. l".a was essentially the festival M thnrr
elders orders to keep from uulsr frnt Won,
T.S'ilF enforced and did Won wish f., e.. tb,,
N'n no place remained but iho snropJ.. t,ry
landing, which gave somewhat iucourr,irrgvsIv
upon the hail below. with n strained ya.,y. ar
~" big larlors. and none Of the dtpfr,,. ropr
beyond. That It was thcro and I'm futI ,orr
hf order was evidenced by a keen prner OF
Rwnlh
II was always great fun IN y.,rd,r 80, aud
Down the principal ro,llroca etr,nfs ,s ronr
droU near, TO find out who were to he Mt
home and who were not A basket tied to tho
door knob with gay red ribbons said for all
tho world 10 hear: "Wc are not receiving to-
day II you were n hoy and DARING, later In
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1910-12-29
Civilization.

MIssicnary-You claim to be CIV
illzcd and yet l find you torturing
you5 captivcs
Natiyc-P Pardon, but we do not call
this toriuring now. We are merely
hazing him.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1910-12-29

HE custom Of celebrating tine New
Year by leaving behind, In theory
at least, ones pet pnruicious habit
or heaottinG sin. may be hack.
n"ycd but It certainly is not on.
tirely RELOCATED to the limbo ~
things forgotten or outworu Some
time New Years day WHOM
quiet moment IN the days swirl
offers time for thought there Will
Do a hasty taking stock Of thn
year that is gone. rocuuntiug ~
-rrnra mnI llLLmr,.- n --I.M. LLum
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1910-12-29

same decade that enjoyed Now Years call.
Ing found Itself also at one with the Gus.
tom nf watch night service For" in "Our
town" as In yours mayhap. It was the
thing to spend the closing hours OF the old
wear in the quiet seriousness Of prayer and
sacred song. Children had their share in
this for fathers and mothers had not in
that simpler time learned to fear the giving
Of definite religious instruction TO their sons
and daughters. II was clear and plain that n
child must b" trained In the way he should
go, and watch night was part OF that train.
ing.
and, indeed, no youngstcr ever tried TO
beg on. There was first u all tho Joy Of doing
tho unusual and tho fun Of sitting up past his
bedtime. So you hied yourself to the nursery
couch or the sttingroom lounge, after a hot
supper, m oldfashioned winter supper OF sau.
sage and fried potatoes or scalopcd oysters
and mufIlLs and took long long nap. At
halfpast ten. father walked YOU. tucked you
into cap and oyorcoat and the family party
started out under tho cold stars snow crunch
ing under foot, to the nearby church.
Not so worry long ago the writer came
across an old chrome. Of the sort that looks,
in dim and favorable light like a fairly do.
cent oil painting. In its day It had doubtless
been the chief ornament Of 4 wclfurnishcd,
comfortable parlor Now It cuttcred the win.
dow Of secondhand shop, dingy and out Of
sorts with fate. But even in the unAaterlng
light Of dusty show window, It had n certain
charm for the one who found t. 1t was the
picture Of watchnght service, such as she
had once known SO we'll. Bright moonlight
flooded the scene bringing out In sharpened
detail the snuw.laden boughs Of dropping Gins
and the Gothic spirc OF n small stone church
From stained.glass windows and opened door
came streaming the warm glow OF shaded gas
Jets From village streets nockcd men and
women and children, stopping to say a word OF
greeting ms they passed into the vestIbule The
spell Of the picture took her, with the speed
of the magic carpet or OF the seven-leagued
boots. back to the New Years ewes of her girl.
hood.
So she had walked with father and mother
and sleepy small brother Just so the trees
had looked in tho frosty moonlight And Just
as warm and softly glowing had been the
stone church, through whose open dooCs came
the resonant strains Of the great organ She
remembered with aching vividness the faces
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1910-12-29

\ BIT moro joyful is the splendid, quantity
irregular,
CONF" l"' It's anag aur Journey pursue
Roll round with the year,
And mover stand suu TN tho Master
appear
II was oaay after this 10 go home filed with
lo'ticst aspirations ready to begin the new
diary with ambitious resolves that were bound
10 o'orlcap themselves because Of their very
loftlness. There was one watch night WHOM
there drifod into the ken OF the child tho
poem that has since meant to her, as # does
to many. the very spirit Of this day From the
choir gallery just before the midnight hour
came the softencd chorus OF strange meIodv
Then into tho silence Of the vaulted church rose
wonderful message in a voice that boro con
Viction 10 tho listeners. II sang to the organ
and the huHhed accompaniment OF the choir.
Ring out. wild bells, to 'he wild Skies
Tho flying cloud. the frosty light;
The year ia dying in Me night:
RING out. wild bells aSd let him die
Through the whole Of the splendid poem II
swept, on to the trlum2hant conclusion.
Ring In the Christ TINT is to be
~ 'H' 'iu tnc most dramatic moment NJ
inc evening came just on the stroke OF the in.
coming year. While outside whistles blow and
giant crackers exploded, bells clashed and
changed inside hands clasped hands while TO
gether they sang tho good old standby. 'Blest
be the Tie that binds" before the hush OF the
oehedlctlon and Che glad chorus OF "Happy New
Years that concluded tho service
There Is another sort of quiet usherIng IN
Oh me Daby year that is conducive to the good
resolve that counts so easily under favorable
conditions. There were those In the old davs
us there are In these, who felt that after Tho
gaia afternoon the happiest way OF all was m
SIT quietly about the fire, chatting with half a
uozeh cohsenial Spirits singing bit IL the
spirit moved, reminiscng as old times came
back In the hush, and ending with tho a,lent |
toast and tho dash OF sentiment that mako. |
Aud Lang Syne" the fitting song for sucb a
moment ~
That some such happy hour may begin mn,
lslIs hrst appearance is the best wish ous |
can offer TO friends. JAW
Let the suspicious morning be expressed
win white stone distinguished from tn.
rest.
So the stately Dryden has put the Same |
thought May It be true Of US all.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1910-12-29

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II you need Medical Advice write to
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bv mail absolutely free Address Prof
Munyon, SD and jefferson Streets, Phila.
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The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1910-12-29

Ring out, wild bells to 'he wild skies.
Tho flying cloud the frosty light;
The year Ia dying. in Me night:
Ring out. wild bells. ava let him die
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1910-12-29

Through the whole Of the splendid poem Il
swept on to the triumahant conclusion:
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1910-02-17
National Insurance co.
C1aIve
"The Young GIANT
The Best In The South
THE POLICY CONTRACTS

of this Company not only unique any extant,
but are not exceededin scope, beray and desirabty
by those of other Companies.
AN-lMPARTIALCOM PARISON-lSsINVITED
All policies of this Company valued the
per cent Reserve Basis-the highest standard in by
any Company and higher than is required by any State
or Government Each policy therefore largely pro-
tected as are policies in any other Company
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1910-02-17
The Success OF a Company is Primarily
Due 10 its Management.

Certain of the who direct the affairs of the Ameri
National Insurance Company well known
throughout the South able conservative bankers and
business of large and uuquestonedinteg
rity, Their officers have had years of life insurance
experience in both office and field
The desire of the Ulcers and Directors to make
this Company institution of which the citizens of the
South may we'll be proud is already being fulfilled.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1910-02-17
A Sound Economical Management Is
Kcc1rrnn
Assured.

1t is the positive decision of the Companys officer
that at least Director, the President Vice.
President shall receive any salary fee compensation
for services rendered. until such time as the Company
shall have made large place for ITSELF and shall be
earning substantial dividends for policy holders and
fair dividends for stockholders.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1910-02-17
Policies Clear, Concise and Easily
Understood.
Unusually Large Guarantees Under All
Forms of Policies

For example the 2O-year endow
ment Double Indemnity Policies
have Guaranteed Cash values of ST.
100 instead of 81 900 at the end of 20
years, values for the intervening
years being increased in proportion
Dividends will increase these values
yet further.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1910-02-17

Strength consists in the Ratio of Assets to Liabili
ties-not in size of Company. In this respect, TIL
American National leads the Big g. and other big
The San Francisco call., 1910-06-08
PRETTY MAID And
SWEETHEART ELOPE
Miss Myrtle Whitehead and
Charles Carroll Marry, De-
spite Parental Objections

OAKLAND, June Miss Myrtle
Whitehead, pretty brunette, the
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Whitehead
of TINS city, AMI Charles Carren, an
employe of the Santa Fe railroad com
pany, eloped to San Jose and were
married last night. despite parental
objections. The announcement came
through "a telegram received at tbs
Whitehead home this morning, ex-
planning the absence of the daughter
from the breakfast table.
The neighborhood of the bride S
home has been watching the progress
of the ronancei for some time. The
pretty girls parents were known to
be opposed to the young suttor, the
obstacle being difference in religion
1t is thought that the elopers are
now in Santa Clara county waiting
fer the parental wrath to subside
Miss Whitehead is one of several
daughters of Mr.. ana Mrs Whitehead,
who live in Market street. She is a
sister of Mrs. j. 6. Green, wife of Dr.
Jacob S. Green of 907 Grove street.
She is of striking appearance and is
one OF the most popular of the young
set with which she associates.
The San Francisco call., 1910-06-08
MAYOR MAY VETO
Sane FOURTH BILL
Mott Said to View With Dis
favor Councils Ordinance
Against Firecrackers

OAKLAND, June 7.-Despite the fact
the ordinance to enforce sane fourth
Of July in Oakland, the pop of the fire.
cracker and the fiery effulgence of the
rocket and roman candle may delight
the heart of the local small boy after
all. At least this was the tenor of the
whisper which permeated the corridors
of the city hall today.
But how about the ordinance?''
queried the incredulous, who had heard
it passed to print in the council cham
Der last evening.
when is an ordinance?" was the
mocking counter query of the wise bril-
gade, and they answered their own
question: When 1t is signed by the
mayor"
1t was persistently rumored today
that the mayor would veto the prohibi-
tive measure In order to protect the
merchants who have expended consid-
cradle suRs of money in acquiring
stocks of fireworks for the coming
fourth, and who face a complete loss
If the ordinance goes into effect.
Representatives of the fire under
writers association, who We're the most
active champions of the sane fourth
ordinance. it is reported, sent a dele
cation to demonstrate with the mayor
about his reputed attitude toward the
ordinance.
The ordinance was adopted after a
lengthy discussion upon the council
floor. Among those who championed
the bill were Secretary Duval of the
underwriters association, Mrs. Spen-
Ger, president of the Federated Mothers
clubs of Oakland and Mrs. f. L. Nc
Gillen of the Dennison Woman's club of
East Oakland.
Those who opposed the ordinance,
chiefly on the ground that it was un-
fair to deprive the small boy Of his
anticipated pleasure and to force DEAL
ers in fireworks to suffer a heavy loss,
were Mrs. q. Hancock and Attorney
Charles Shook.
The San Francisco call., 1910-06-08
Thieves BUSY IN
ANNEXED DISTRICT
Six BurgIaries Committed in
StOnehurst, New Oakland
Residence Section

OAKLAND, June T. Burglars were
active in the newly annexed districts
Of Oakland last night, no less than six
complaints having been made to the
police by residents of the section today.
Three of the burglaries were reported
from Stonehurst, a new residence tract
situated just west of Elmhurst
The Office OF Charles /. Best, a manu-
facturer, at the corner OF East Four
tered through rear window. One hun
dred stamps were taken from desk
which was broken open.
A telephone box in the office of ". E.
Dowling. Smell avenue and East Four
teenth street, was rifled during the
night by burglars, who used skeleton
key to open the door.
A pastor of Pleasanton, Cal, who
withheld his name from the police re-
port, complained that his room at 3204
Putnam street was entered through an
unlocked door last evening and val
liable watch and vest containing 81
stolen
Two boys are under surveillance by
the police in connection with the
burglary of the home Of S. ]. Kibbish
l1Ol Allendale avenue. which was
robbed of s33 between the hours of
and IL last night.
w T. Duryea, 319 Plum street, Stone
hurst, reported that his home was en-
tered through a rear window and three
watches stolen.
Several articles OF jewelry were stolen
from the home of Mrs M. Petersen in
Plum street, Stonehurst, by burglars
last night.
The San Francisco call., 1910-06-08
BOSCHKE CONTEST
UNDER AMUSEMENT

OAKLAND June Taking of tes-
timony in the sensational Boschke
contest has ended, and the attempt on
the part of the children of the-date
Albert Boschke, noted civil engineer.
to remove as executrix DR.. A. L. Astor
was taken under advisement today by
Judge Wells.
Mrs. Astor alleged that she was the
old engineers daughter by an early
maria ge, but Boschke's other chill
dren declared that she was in no way
related to him. Boschke died few
month ago at the age. of SS years. after.
making a will in which Doctor Astor
and Attorney II. w. Hutton of San
Francisco were named as executors
Boschkes children sought to have
them removed on the ground that they
were not competent to look after the
affairs of the estate and alleged that
Doctor Astor lacked integrity.
Doctor Astor could give no details
of her youth but said that she remem-
bered living with Boschke in Georgia
many years ago and that he told her
she was his daughter.
The estate consists almost entirely
of interests in patent rights and stock
in dredging companies that own
Boschke's patents. According to the
contestants these interests will be
worth millions if properly managed.
but will be valueless if left in the
hands of Doctor Astor.
Look out for the installment man. Buy
for cash. III. SchellhaaS for furniture.
The San Francisco call., 1910-06-08
ELECTRIC SUBURBAN VIA sAusALITo.

sausalito, Mill Valley San Rafael = Daily
a. M: hourly until 2:45 p. m, then s:15 D. m.
and every 80 minutes until 7:45 p. m. then $500.
1885 D. m. and 1901 a. m. Con Sundays in
addition--Eyery 80 minutes from GAS a. m. TO
S:I5 D. M, excepting 2:15 .. m.D
Fairfax-Leaves f6:45. tbs, 7:45 Sis. S:45.
tl2:15. 12:45, t1:15, 145, 2:45. S:15, 3:45 4:15,
4:45. -5:15, 5:45, 6:15, t6:45, 7:15. 7:45. 900,
Sg1O:35 o. m, t12:01 a. m.
San Quentin via San Rafael-Lesyes s:45 am,
1:45 p. m.
Tiburon and Belvedere-Week days, 80, 900,
sio:45 a. M Cs12:45 D. m. Saturdays only, $50,
$50 D. m. Sundays-7:30, 900, 100 a. m. (:
1880 $3.50. $50 p: m, and s12:01 a. m
SUNDAY arrives 1905 D. m. Except Sunday.
tSunday only. ySaturday only. ssSaturday ana
Sunday only. svia Sausalito.
Pacific Transfer Company's agents are author
lied to check baggage direct from residence.
The San Francisco call., 1910-06-08
LOCAL FERRY raNns-u. Oakland Pier.


To Oakland, Berkeley. Bergman. East Oakland and
FruItaIe-Daly-From 600 am. and every twenty
minutes until 700 pm. inclusive; then TO. $40,
900, $40, 1910. 1lo0 I11.4O pm. l22o and
10 am.
Tc sathsr and MsIross via Seventh sL-Daay-From
500 am, and every twenty minutes unth 200 pm.
inclusive. then 40. SO. 300 $40. 1O-20. 110.
and 1f.40 p.m-
To stonshurst-DaIv Except Sunday-600 ZOO 900.
600 am. 220. AGO, 400. 800. $40 pm. Sunday
only 900 1000 am. Loo. 200 SO0 400. 500.
$40 pm
To Oakland First ST.. Ffuirsas Aamsda. via HoFssshos
-Daiy-Fron TOO. go an. and every twenty
minutes untl 500 am. ineusivef then 900. go,
1000, 1920 HOO 11.20 an. In. 1220 100. To-
200. 30. 3e0. $40. e 10 pm. and svery twenty
minutes until pm. inclusive; 7-40. $50. 900, 940
1910. 100 and l1.40 pm. l2.20 and l2o an.
Additional train to Oakland First St. 2.i5 an.
To West Bsrkslsy-Daly Except Sunday-From 500
am and every twenty minutes until $50 an inclsl-
sive; then 900 am. and every hour until 400 pm
Inclusive: then 40 pm and every twenty minutes
nnt5 700 pn. Inclusive: then 40 pm, 500. 600.
940, 1910. 1l00. II. 40 pm and l2.2O am.
Ia West BsrksIsy-Sundays ouly-From 500 am.
then 100, 7:40. S20 800 am. inclusiVes ths1 go
am. and every twenty minutes zoo pm inclusive:
then 740 pm. So 300, $40. 1910. 1100. II. 20
p.m-and 12-20 am.
To corbin-Da8v Except Sundzy--Froun 500 am. and
every 20 minutes until $50 am Inclusive then
600 1000 am. 12c0 m. LOO. ZOO 800. 400. 40,
40. 500. 40. $40 aud s.00pm.
To corbIn-Sundays ouly-From 500 an. then 900
am. 90 an and every twenty minutes until
500 pm