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The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1910-06-11
UNoisclPLlNED sTAMPEoEs.

Tip of the New York Press re-
members when many. Americans
picked their nostrils, habitually
played with their whiskers OF mus
taches, spat anywhere at any time,
put their feet on chairs and tables,
fidgeted, loved quarrels and griev-
ances, and sought and found them
everywhere. Lawyers wrangled and
swore and threw inkstands in open
court. Most of those things are now
found only far back in Breathitt
county, Kentucky. Still, We rush
hither and yon, like madmen. When
drawbridge is being swung over
the sweet Chicago river every rude
Corinthian within blocks will wear
his liver and lights out to be first
across. Once across he will stop and
idle away minutes at any trifiing
sight. On our ferryboats and cars
we see the same rush and stampede
of wild asses, all the time, all tho
time. Doors mistake this noise and
rush and buster for business, where
as it is only silly, childish, british.
undisciplined, impulsive waste Of
time, energy and good nature.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1910-06-11
A SQUIRREL BAROMETER.

A merchant in Ottawa. Kan., has
a unique barometer. 1t is domes-
ticated fox squirrel. He keeps the
little pet in big paint barrel, all
inclosed with the exception of a
small round hole for door in one
end. Inside the barrel is a good
supply of straw, old paper and
leaves. During run of weather of
any kind, hot, cold, wet or dry. the
little animal is in and out of his
house, keeping an open door. But
should there be a change coming,
say IL or "a hours off, he plugs up
that hole with the stuff from his
bed and keeps it closed until the
change comes. 'He never makes
mistakes" says the owner. "Thcrc
are no false alarms with him."
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1910-06-11
HlppocRArlc OATH.

The Hippocratic oath is solemn
oath said to have been administered
by Hippocrates himself to his dis
ciples when they were about to enter
upon the practice of medicine. Ac-
cording to the term of this oath, the
asseverator pledged himself to abso-
Lutte purity of morals, and solemnly
promised to practice his profession
in accordance with the principles of
humanity and honor. The novice
further pledged himself to the most
disinterested brotherhood with all
persons legitimately connected with
the healing art, and to deeds of
kindness toward their offspring.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1910-06-11
WAIT TO CHOOSE PARTNERS
British Statistics Show that Marriages
Are Taking Place Later In
Life.

The average age of the commu-
rity is becoming older, it was point
ed out by the president of the Lon
don, England, Royal Statistical 30
ciety recently. 1t is interesting to
note that the age of marriage has
also the same tendency. According
to the available returns, as many an
10000 girls marry in England I'M
der the age of 81, that is. in less
than one-seventh of the marriages
registered. Thirty years, genera
ton ago, more than one-fifth of the
women marrying in n year were mi
nors.
Another interesting fact that
seems to prove this tendency to later
marriages is provided by the figures
of the last decade. In 1907 the num-
Der of marriages of women between
the ages of 81 and s5 was just over
G,0OO more than in 1898, while tho
marriage of women between the
ages of 25 and 80 increased by just
over $1,000.
The average or mean age of all
spinstcrs who married in 1896 was
% years and one month. This has
advanced to 25 years and six and .
half months in the last available re-
turns. Widows at their second and
third marriages are also older, hay-
ing advanced from an average Of 40
years and seven months to 40 years
and II months.
Thus spinster brides are nearly
six months and widow brides four
months older than those of few
years ago.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1910-06-11
surrons MADE FROM Hoors.

At the big beef-packing houses the
hoofs are assorted into three grades,
the white ones being used for GER
tain grade Of button closely re-
sembling the better quality of pearl
buttons. A striped hoof is flattened
into a plate through pressure under
heat and used in the manufacture Of
hairpins; striped hoofs are also used
in the manufacture of buttons.
Black hoofs and hoof scrap are used
in the manufacture of cyanide and
chrome. Scraps of hoofs ground up
into fine powder make heterogeneous
fertilizer for grapes and other crops.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1910-06-11

the sunbeams that chased the brown
bees through the golden bracken.
Small wonder was it that Michael
Bradley thought this; small wonder
was it that the sad-faced artist-poet
grew to look for her coming over the
heather-scented moor as morning by
morning she sped forth to her poor
pensioners, for ill-borp though the
old O'Shea had called his grand
child, Bettina had the open hand OF
her ancestors and with Miss Lave
MAS purse to fall back upon /she
dispensed freely.
It was one autumn morning when
he told her the truth and likewise
read an answering truth in those
glorious eyes Of hers. She loved him.
Then suddenly his own eyes grew
sad. 1t was 80 still amongst the
fast-fading heather that the voices
of the peat gatherers in the valley
miles away came shrill and clear.
why do you sigh?" she asked
him, quickly, watching his face with
her eyes aglow. care you sorry al
ready that you have told me you love
me?''
A mist dimmed the mans eyes as
he bent to kiss her and his voice was
hoarse as he babe her NAY" but
in his heart Michael Bradley knew
that he lied. Here between the high
moorland and the sea a mighty
struggle was going on in a mans
heart and all that day he dwelt in
the Valley of Indecision; it was
when evening came that his better
self won.
In the long, narrow drawing
room, where the walls were pale rose
and the carpet a faint pearly gray,
where chairs of honey-colored wood
were upholstered with faded ruby
brocade and a scent as of lavender
fingered in the Rose du Bari cur
tains, Miss Lavenia faced him prim-
ly, her long, slim, white fingers
clasped closely lest they should
show him how she trembled, the
folds of her gray silk gown falling
stifly over her little high-heeled
shoes.
"Yet you say your wife lives?
she said in quiet voice. "You say
she is still living, yet you have spok-
en- Of love to Bettina p
The young man bowed his head.
"What do YOU expect me to say?''
she asked. and the soft voice held
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1910-06-11
REASONABLE suppos,TIoN.

First Tramp-Dat woman in de
red house is lookin' fer husband.
Second Tramp-How do youse
know?
First Tramp-Causc she telled me
she wuz lookin' fer a man to do de
chores around de house, always BIZ
perlite, willin' ter work hard an
never give her no sass.-Pittsburs
Dispatch.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1910-06-11
NO LECTURE TOURS FOR HIM.

Gunner--That chap who is going
to drive the team of polar bears to
the north pole says he is going by
the inside route.
Guyer-Yes, and I guess he'll re-
turn by the inside route, too.
Gunner-What inside route?
Guyer-Why, inside the polar
bears.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1910-06-11
DIFFERENT SIGN.

"Did you enjoy your visit to the
big city,"
"Well." answered Farmer Corn
tossel, at was somethin' of change
to see the sign Beware Of Pickpock-
cts in the depot, instead of Look
Out for the Locomotive here at the
grade crossin'."
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1910-06-11
A REVERSAL.

81 suppose You talked lot Of
nonsense to your wife before you
were married."
"Yes," answered Mr.. Mcekton.
Before we were married she
thought my nonsense sensible. Now
when l try to talk sense she thinks
it's nonsense"
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1910-06-11
PARTIAL TO IT.

care you fond of the oriental at
mosphere in your homer"
"I'm not, but my wife is. Sh.
las Persian rugs all over the house
gently bought herself a Persian
amb coat, and just phoned me that
he'd exchanged our dog for Per.
.;ro est~
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1910-06-11

Clarence-Percy has job as .
diwector. He reports at noon each
day, and if there is nothing to do no
goes out to lunch.
Fweddie-But suppose that there
is.
Clarence-Then he goes ont -
lunch just the same.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1910-09-01
Passed Away.

It is always unnatural to have a child
taken from this life just as his eyes are
opening to it's realities, and doubly so
when he is taken with, practically, no
warning. Such was the case of Pierce
Quirk, Jr., eleven years Of age. (eldest
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Pierce Quirk) who
died at the family home on Friday,
August 26. For some days the child
had been. ailing, but he was a manly
little fellow, and forbore to worry his
mother whose hands were full with the
care of three younger children, one a
babe two weeks old.
On Thursday he was persuaded to see
doctor and he walked the half mile to
the doctors Office. That night he was
in great agony, and when the doctor
saw him on Friday morning, he de-
clared an immediate operation the only,
and very faint, chance Of saving the
child's life. At noon DR.. Ludden,
assisted by Drs. Bailey and Brown and
nurse from the Hanover Hospital in
Milwaukee, began the operation; but
found the boys condition even more
hopeless than expected. He quickly re-
gained consciousness and retained it
until short time before he passed
away, but declared he felt no pain. AS
the day faded, so also faded and passed
his short life.
He was buried from Trinity Episco-
pal church on Sunday at p. m. Six
small members of the Boys Vested
Choir-of which he had been a most
faithful MEMBER acted as pail bearers,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1910-09-01
Mrs w. I. Penhallegcn.

After an illness of three months, Mrs.
Mary E. Penhallegon, wife Of our
townsman W. J. Penhallegon passed
away on Friday, Aug. Goth, two days
after serious operation, performed by
DR.. Malone of Milwaukee. He was
assisted by local physicians.
Mrs. Penhallegon was the daughter
of VIM. and Elizabeth Cox. She was
born in this city, March 80, 1859, being
therefore 81 years, 5 months and %
days of age.
Her marriage occurred Jan. II, 1879.
Eight children blessed this union.
Some years ago Mr.. and Mrs. Pen
hallegon were called upon by an inscrut-
able providence to give three of their
little ones back to their Maker through
the cruel agency of diphtheria.
Their remaining family consists of
Mrs. Bertha Benson, Genevieve, Ruth,
Marion and Howard. Mrs. Cox, moth
er of deceased, Mrs. John Brewer and
Miss Eta Cox, sisters, and Mrs. Prisk
the grandmother, also survive.
Eighteen years ago she confessed her
Lord by uniting with the Primitives
Methodist church Of this city and has
honored her profession by consistent
Christian life.
The funeral occurred on Sunday after
noon from the home and was conducted
by her pastor, Rev. W. J. G. Bond.
The Relief Corps of which she was
member attended in body.
The almost unprecedented number
who attended the obsequies was an evi
dence of the high regard with which
Mrs. Penhallegon was held by the com
munity and splendid expression of
sympathy for the bereaved family.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1910-09-01
PASSED FROM THIS LIFE
John Eden.

A letter just received announces the
death of our former townsman Mr..
John Eden at his home in Hutchison,
Kans., on Sunday evening, August 2S.
The cause of death was heart trouble,
and he suffered greatly for about three
months, but he died peacefully true
Christian. His children, Mrs. John B.
Spensley, Miss Eva Eden, Miss Lila
Eden, and Fred Eden, together with
his brother Philip Eden, and sister,
Mrs. Charles Blewett, were present
with him when he passed away.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1910-09-01
Political Advertisement
Albert 5. Hearn

is just as much opposed to nominating
Richard E. Gribble for fourth term
for County Clerk at this time as Mr..
Gribble was to nominating Ben Thomas
for fourth term twelve years ago. Mr..
gribble was right then in his opinion
that there is no use in keeping one man
in office all the time.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1910-09-01

and twenty five members of the choir
led the funeral procession into and out
of the church and sang the service,
which was conducted by the rector Rev.
March Chase. The floral tokens of
sympathy for the family and remem-
brance of the boy were many and
beautiful, and included lilies and asters
from the choir.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1910-09-01
LOW COLONISTS' FARES
To California Via The Chicago
Milwaukee & st. Paul
Railway,

Daily from August 25th to September,
9th, and from October 1st to October
10Th, 1910, low one way colonists fares
in effect to San Francisco, Los Angeles.
San Diego and many other points in
California, Arizona and Nevada via the
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Rail
way and connections. For exact fares,
routes and train service, inquire of
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1910-09-01
Hand Separator Cream

For all hand separated cream delivered
at the Mineral Point Creamery will be
paid this week, ending Sept. 3, BIC per
lb. for butter fat.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1910-09-01
CHEESE PRICES HIGH

On the Mineral Point Dairy Board
of Trade.
The transactions of Tuesday, August
80, were as follows:
500 twins sold at 14sc. and 1877 with
drawn at bid of 1850.
Next meeting Tuesday, September 13.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1910-09-01

The Ryan Monument Company.
Yes, you have all heard of the reli
Ryan Monument Co. 50w1
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1910-09-01
The Public Schools.

The Mineral Point public schools will
open Monday, Sept. 10.
Teachers meeting at the high school,
Saturday, Sept. 10, at 4 80 p. m. It is
very important that every teacher be
present.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1910-09-01

Special Sale at Waldwick.
Remember league Brothers Special
Sale from Sept. 3 to 10 inclusive.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1910-09-01

local c., M. & st. P. Ry. agent, or
write F. A. Miller, General Passenger
Agent, Chicago
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1910-09-01

I .OST-Two new wrappers nurses goods,
IL two pair of stockings in box, two waists, and
to the person leaving the same at the Democrat
Office.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1910-09-01

T .OST-Closed case gold watch Elgin works
IL lost on Tuesday morning on street to fair
grounds. The initial e is on the lid-my wife's
picture ON inside. The finder will please leave
the watch at this Office and a good reward viii
be paid.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1910-09-01

.OST-Between the Iowa County home on the
II day Of the picnic there, q gray and white
knitted shawl Finder please leave at The
Democrat office.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1910-09-01

TOR SALE-A good family driver-a sorrel
mare. Inquire at this office.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1910-09-01

FOR SALE-Pure bred Brown Leghorn Cock
erels. Inquire at this Office.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1910-09-01
WANT ADVS.

T OST-On Sunday night, Aug 81 between the
IL home of Frank Vivian and the P. NJ. Church,
a lady's rain coat, dark brown stripes.) Find
er please leave at The Democrat office.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1910-09-01

T ,OST-On Wednesday evening, Aug. IL, a
II black cashmere shawl. Finder please leave
at the Democrat office.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1910-09-01

EOS SALE--A pony, pony buggy and harness
Inquire of Josiah Lanyon.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1910-09-01

OFFICE Rooms-To rent over Jno c. Martir
" b Co. 8 feed store.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-17
PUT NAM
Death of John W. Church, Aged 73- Funeral of Dr.. Henry L. Hammond Uncertainty About Game With Holy Cross.

J. w. Church died at his home on Grove street Friday morning at l20 o'clock, the end following quickly aft CT an operation in which his left leg was amputatcd just above the knee on Tuesday that d ganRfenou~ condition might be relieved. MT. Church's con dition remained critical in spite of the heroic effort to save his life and dur Ing Wednesday he was apparently quite strong His death caused q deep impression in this city, where he hghs been a prominent business man forY q quarter of a century.
 John Whitman Church was born in Mansfield, this state, 73 years ago, he having passed his last birthday last week.
 He was born of sturdy, upright Con- nccticut stock the son of John and Lucretla Aspinwall Church At an early age he came with his parents to In that town and in Hartford that great part of his later years were spent, alternating between the attrac- tons of the farm and busy mercan- tile life in the city, where he was first employed as clerk and later as part ncr in the clothing business.
 It was in 1885 that MT. Church first came to Putnam, purchased the cloth ing business of Prescott Bartlett and founded the first of the Church sys- tenn of stores. The Danielson store was established In 1887, with Mir Church's son. Henry E., in charge, and the Hartford store-The Church Free man company-a dozen years ago, the younger MT. Church removing to that city to look after the business.
 MT. Church quickly esta blished an enviable reputation for himself in this city as man of exceptional business ability. He was essentially a busi- ness man and devoted practically all his time to the care and development of his interests On various occas- ions he declined opportunities to serve the town or city in a public capacity as an official, although his interest in municipal affairs was always keen.
 While Mir. Church was consistent in his desire to remain free from the du- ties of public service he always main tafned lively interest in the welfare of the democratic party. For several years he was a member of it's state central committee, especially active during the Cleveland campaign of 1892.
 Forty-six years ago MT. Church married Miss Hannah K. Knowlton of West Ashford, who survives him. Mrs. Church is a niece of the famous Gen. eral Lyon and 9 descendant of Col. Thomas knowlton of revolutionary fame.
 MT. Church, in spite of his activity in the business world, always main tained a live interest in the old farm at Ashford and spent much of his time there, the place always remain ing in the family. He was a man who had earned the respect of all who came to know him, a man of excellent and admirable character. Besides his wife he leaves a son, Henry F. of Hart ford
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-17
Wants to Help Some One

For thirty years J. F. Boyer of Fer tile, Mo. needed help and couldn't find it. That's why he wants to help some one now. Suffering so long himself he feels for all distress from backache, nervousness. loss of appetitite, lassi- tude and kidney disorders. He shows that Electric Bitters work wonders for such troubles. Five bottles" he writes. wholly cured me and now I am well and hearty" It's also positively guaranteed for liver trouble. dyspepsia, blood disorders, female complaints and malaria. Try them. soc, at Lee S Os- good Co.'S
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-17
GOVERNMENT BY COMMISSION.
Proposed Change Directs Attention of
 New Haven Paper to Putnam.

A New Haven paper refers editorial ly to the desire to establish a com mission form of government in Put nam and says that the Windham coun- ty city has learned like intelligent communities that the municipal form of government is, relatively speaking. snare and a delusion. It. therefore, seeks to enjoy the advantages of "a commission form of government which is carrying comfort to nearly 100 Am erican cities. It win at the incoming session ask specifically for what it needs"
 The paper further states that all Connecticut needs to do Is to formu- late the general conditions under which the cities of the state are to live, provided the town government is not to their own satisfaction, and leave them to their own devices The chances are one hundred to one that the results woS-d be moro stimulatfnc
 We are sorry for Putnam, and for every other local community which is obliged to visit Hartford next winter for the purpose of aScertainiug the rules of conduct 10 which they must adjust themselves"
 Postoffice Prepares for Double Holiday
 Postmaster Frank G. Letters an- nounces that Tha posroftlce is to be open Sunday, DecsW Der 25, until l2.S0 ?. Il,, In order that patrons may re- ceive their mail and that The Sunday ssrvice Tor this spec sal occasion win include tho presence at the ottio- or the city and rural carriers who WuI deliver mall to patrons who may call Delivery ol registered uta.l win also be made.
 On Monday. December s6. the of fee is to be open from 6,&0 @. u. to ! 2 m. and from aH0 to [ P. m. Tho uonev order division will hN closed for the day. city Carriers vil make a
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-17
CHRISTMAS CHEER
To Be Provided for the Needy by Moro
 Favored TownspeopIe.

The kettle into which the generous may drop an offering toward providing Christmas cheer for the poor of Dan ieison will make it's appearance on the street today. Rev. Frederick w Armstrong.W. I. Bullard, Kent A. Oar bic, Nathan n. Prince, Emory L. Tubbs. Capt Ebert l.. Darbie and Henry Dsnielson make up the solicit ing committee that hope through their efforts and the cooperation of the public to make Christmas something more than a name to all of the people of Danielson who may happen to re- quire assistance.
 Last Day of School.
 Scpres of bright-faced crff1ren trooped homo from school Friday noon, relieved until after the holidays from the tack of computing their little prob lems and learning to tell what's what Tn the world of letters. They were particularly joyous because they not only have a promising vacation period ahead of them. but on account of the little remembrances that they carried away from the school rooms where the Christmas trees had been set The closing day of the term was a happy one for the pupils, teachers and par ents interested in their development
 Brooklyn Grange Officers.
 Brooklyn grange has elected the fol- lowing officers for the ensuing year: Master. Oscar F. Atwood; overseer. Harold Stone; lecturer, Rev. Charles Downs; steward, Alice Litchfeld; as sistsnt steward, George Pearl: chap lain, Rev. George F. Genung; treas urer, Frank Litchield; secretary, Ray mond stone; Fatekeeper. Leslie Fan ming; Ceres, Helen Witter; Pomona, Mabel Morrison; Flora, Lucy Stone
 Rev. F. W. Armstrong. pastor of the local Pentecostal church. is engaged in raising a fund of s100 to be given 10 the Pentecostal school ct North Scituate, R. I. Rev. MT. Armstrong has already secured pledges for half the amount and is hopeful that he will he successful In securing the entire sum.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-17
Saved from Awful Death.

How an appalling calamity in his family was prevented Is told by A. D. Mcdonald Of Fayetteville. V. C., R. F. D. No. 5: My sister had consumption, ? he writes. She was very thin and pale, had no appetite and seemed to grow weaker every day, as all remedies faiI- ed, till pr. Kings New Discovery was tried, and so completely cured her that she has not been troubled with a cough since. It's the best medicine I ever saw or heard of For coughs, colds, lagrippe, asthma, croup. hemor- rhage, all bronchial troubles it has no equal soc. S1. Trial bottle free. Guar anteed by Lee & Osgood Co.