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The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1910-03-24
GRACE BEFORE MEALS,
A Prayer That Was Rstrospeetiy. :.
Well a. Prospective. -

Most small boys--and many otba,
people, too--haye experienced tbs
modification that comes from H.
ginning e meal before the blessin,
is. said. The usual reason for suck
a breach Of etiquette is that The
small boy--or the other person
did not know that the blessing was
going to be said. The awkward
feeling that is sure to follow such !
blunder c, mot be helped, but il
may be mitigated. On one occasion
says Mr.. Adlai Il. Stevenson n
Something of Men | Have Known
a gentleman at a formal dinner, Il.
ing very hungry and exhausted.
made this mistake Of starting in
before grace.
After the blessing was asked. NJ
turned to Mr.. Knott and said: Z
am Inundated at my conduct. T
should have remembered that Pres.
byterians always say grace before
meals"
TO this Knott replied: you
ought not TO feel SO. That blessing
Of Dr. Bullock's was broad and cen.
eral, in large measure restrospee-
tive as well as prospective. 1t re-
minds me OF a little incident that
occurred on the Rolling Fork.
AN old time deacon down there
was noted for the lengthy blessiny
which at his table was tie unfaiing
prelude to every meal. His hired
man, Bill Taylor, an sncoaser,ed
and impatient youth, had fallsa irto
the habit Of commencing MS meal
before the blessing had been fully
invoked.
"The frown and the rebuke OF the
good deacon were Of no avail in cf-
fecting the desired reform. Right.
eously indignant, the deacon. in a
spirit possibly not the most devout,
at length gave utterance TO this pc
tition:
@sFor what we are about to re-
ceive and for. what William Taylor
has already received accept our
thanks, o Lordv"
"Knott." said one Of the guests,
'.you are the only man on earth who
could have thought Of such a story
at just The opportune moment"
The temporary depression vanish
cd. and the premature guest wa
himself again and was soon the liz
Of the asscmblage.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1910-03-24

There il charming sle-. told Of
the great French painter Corot. Be
ing hospitable, be frequently as
sembled his friends to dinner. and a
dish OF haddock and potatoes,
which everybody hated. invariably
followed the soup. The friends,
who thought corot partial TO the
dish. always gave it when be dincd
with thcm. AZ last. in reply to the
painters query. they admitted that
they de;ested the dish. but suppo.
ed be liked il.
Corot vas grinning broadly. ~Ny
dear fellow. II yon only kncw hon ]
hale The sight Of il even. 81,
Adele. my cook. simply adorcs hai
dock and potatoes. And it is no
good dare not 70 against be-
wishes. Ii is a. much ~ nv place
Is worth. Not for worlds wolla IA
ave Of Adele induce me to undo.
cciye her as regards the value ! u.
tach 70 this one particular article Of
Diet"
And for the sake n Adele this
little group Of great painters hal
for thirty years been eating a dish
they could none Of them bear.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1910-03-24

twa'n't long afore he was al solid
with the old lady as kedge anchor.
Cap'n Eben was on v'yagc to Buenos
Aires and wouldn't be home till fall.
'twa'n't likely.
Il used to see Allie scooting round
In his launch--twenty-f foot she
was, with little mahogany cabin and
the land knows what--and the serv-
ants vt the big house told me yarns
about his owning a big steam yacht.
with sailing master and crew. which
was cruising round Newport some
where's.
But. busy as was. see enough to
make me worried. There was good
deal of whispering over the Saunders
back gate after supper. and once. when
| come up over the bluff from the
shore sudden. they was sitting togeth-
er on rock, and he had his arm round
her waist. | dropped hint IL Phoebe
Ann. bur she shut me up quicker n
snap hinge maGhbox Allie had
charmed 'auntie' all right. And so It
drifted along till September.
zone Monday evening about the mid
die of the month | went over to Phoe-
be AIMS TO borrow some matches.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1910-03-24

chain with both hands. and they were
full at that The dog was yearnIng
just dying. TO taste Of middle aged
longshoreman By the name Of Obed
EickersOn.
"'Here. your says Allie again
What are you crossing this Geld fort
Did you see those sIgnsT"
YES says !. I saw 'em. They're
real neat and pretty
Pretty He fairly choked. he was
90 mad Why. you cheeky. long legged
lay, be says. I'll What are you
crossing this field fory
..so's to get TO t'other side Of II, |
guess says I. was Filing up . bit
myself.
"fLook here. be says 7 know whs
you are. ! put those signs up BE-
says. TO keep Just such fellers as you
are OF my property. They mean that
you mint to cross the field. Under.
sfandr
II understood. was mad clean
through. but I'm law abiding. generally
speaking. All right says picking
up my dreeners and starting for the
farther fence. 4 won't cross Il again.
ssYou Wort cross II now .ass be.
Co back WI vi cotp from
THAI was grain to- uarh | fo.e
him q few u ,ngs. he didD't sgii fof
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1910-03-24
rh. shiIIsIah.

The shillalah is not a mere stick
picked up for a few pence or cut
casually ont Of the common hedge.
Like the Arab mare, il grows to ma.
turity under the fostering care OF
its owner.
The shillalah. like the poet. Is
born, not made. Like the poet. too,
il is choice plant, and It's growth
Is slow. Among 10000 blackthorn
shoots perhaps not more than one
Is destined 10 become famous, but
one Of the 10000 appears Of singn.
lar fitness. IA soon as discovered il
is marked and dedicated for future
service. Everything that might
hinder its development is removed,
and any ofshoot Of the main stem
is s!.illfully cut of With constant
care II grows thick and strong upon
a dubious root that can be shaped
into n handle.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1910-03-24
- ---s -
TAlec For
q Winter
Evening
The Mark ON the Door
By JOSEPH c. LINCOLN
copyrisA. 1907. BY A. S. Barne. a CO.
From the "OId Home House.


N1NE nice moonlight evening me
IL ana Cap'n Jonadab and Peter
MI I. was setting ON the star
board end of the piazza at the
Old Home smoking when who should
heaye in sight but Cap'n Fri Hedge
and 0bed Nickerson.
After spell somebody mentioned
the Todds. and l spun my yarn about
the balky mare and the Creased Light
ming. 1t tickled 'em most to death.
especially 0bed.
''iio. no" says be- That's funny,
amt it? Them power boats are great
things, amt they; had an expert
ence in one-or. rather. IN two-a spell
ago. West Rapport, where my shanty
and the big Davidson summer place
and the Saunders house was. used to
be called Punkhassett, which is Iniun
for the last place the Almighty made
Clans was thick on the flats atS.ow
tide. and fish was middling plenty in
the bay. / had two weirs set-one
deep water weir, half mile beyond
the bar. and t'other Just inside Of it
that could drive out to Mt low water.
The yarn begins one morning. when
went down to the shore after CLANS.
I'd noticed the signs then. They was
stuck up right acrost the path-.No
Trespassing on These Premises and
All Persons Are Forbidden Crossing
This Property Under Penalty Of the
Law. But, land, I'd used that short cut
ever sence I'd been in Bayport. which
was more n a year. and old man Da-
wilson and me was good friends, so !.
callated the signs was intended for
boys and hove ahead without pay
ing much attention TO 'em. Course /
knew that the old man had gone
abroad and that the son was expected
down, but that didn't come TO me at
the time neither.
II was heading for home about S
with two big dreener. full of CLANS
when somebody remarks, Here. you.
and there. beating across the field in
my direction. was an exhibit which
II turned out later was ticketed with
the name Of Alpheus yandergraff
Parker Davidson-.Allie' for short.
aAnd Allie was good deal Of ar
exhibit In his way. His toys were cut
10 fit his spars. and he carried EN-
well. but didn't like his eyes. They
looked kind Of tired. aS II they'd seen
bout all there was TO see of some
kinds Of life. Twenty-four-year-old
eyes hadn't ought to look that way.
"But wasn't interested in eyes jesi
then. All could look at was teeth
There they was. lovely set OF 'em
In the mouth OF the ugliest specime,
of bowlegged bulldog that ever triet
10 hang Itself at the end Of a chain
Allie was holding t'other end Of Ii,
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1910-03-24
A.kIna Too Much.

The country doctor had come to
prescribe Tor Lucy. the colored
cooks little daughter, who was SUI
fering from the Questionable all
ment known ~ "chills."
The doctor opened his saddlcbags
and prepared several doses Of The
time honorcd remedy quininc in
capsules.
Lucy sat up in bed. watching The
proceedings with great interest, g.
the doctor filed each tiny capsule
and capped IL. But when she hearll
the instructions. "Give her one Of
these every two hours shc walled
Ia terror:
us Won gwine 20 mex me swalleT
dem little elass bottles. shoppers an
allY-iouth's Companion.
The Prescott daily news., 1910-03-18

gle to Gods glory and shall en- deavor to make our work con structive and not destructive. I am sure that 1 voice the senti- ment of every member of the First Baptist Church when I say that we shall not know the word
 fail," but our motto shall be forward" in the spirit and pur- pose of the last verse of 18th On. of Corinthians. We would not throw straw of obstruction in the way of others who, in the way of their own choosing. are trying to advance His cause, but as far as we can in keeping with our conscientious convictions of truth and righteousness would rather encourage them. Of course in a special sense we are
The Prescott daily news., 1910-03-18
FOR REPRESENTATIVE

The News is authorized to announce John M Mlburn as d candidate for representative of Ne ada county. subj ect to the action of the democratic primary, March 30, l9l0
 We are authorized to announce w. N.nn of Albany towtship, as a candidate for repre- sentative in the Arkansas Legislature from Nevada county, subjec to the acton Of the democratic party.
 We are authorized to announce w, k. De woody as a candidate for representative from Nevada County in the Arkansas legislature. subject to the action of the democratic party
 Wear authorized to announce l. Fl. Rogers as a candidate for representative rom Neva- da County in the next Arkansas Legislature, >ubje to the action of the Democratic Party
 We are authorized to announce Joe Meador of Ution township. as a candidate for repre- sentative from Nevada couuty subj ebt to the action of the democratic primary.
 We are authorized to announce J. A. Nelson as a candidate for representative of Nevaca County, subject to the action of the demo- cratic primary, March 30th.
 We are authorized to announce ChaS. F. Shankle as candidate for repr eesentative to the Arkansas Legislature, subject to the dem ocratic primary.
The Prescott daily news., 1910-03-18
From Rev. L. M. Keeling

To the Members of the First Baptist Church and Citizens of Prescott and Surrounding Coun- try.-I am rejoiced to again be- come a citizen of Prescott, the county site of my native county.
 On the 18th day of September, 1877, ? miles south of Rosston, this county, 1 was born of the flesh, and on or near this date in 1895 l was born anew of the spir- it of God near Bingen, Hemp stead county. From this last date to the present I have tried as best 1 could to serve Him in whose service is to be found the highest joy on earth, and the sure and lufadable earnestness of everlasting joys in the beyond. During these years God has abuntantly blessed me in every pastorate l have had, and in ev. cry meeting in which I hay e worked, yet 1 glory only in the cross of Christ because I have done that which was my duty to do-Luke 17:1O.
 am also conscious of the fact that 1 am human and of course have come short Of Gods glory in many ways. From the above 1t is but natural that 1 feel an in- terest in the cause of Christ in the county site of my native county where my efforts to build up Christ's cause have been spent since December, 1907. My life from this time to the present is known to the members of the First Baptist Church and citi, zens of Prescott. As to my mo- tives and the fruits of my labors, l invite investigation, yet in it should glory, it would be in the light of the II Oh. of 2 Corin- thians, to which I refer the read CT. As I now settle in your midst to continue my work as pastor of the Firs t Baptist Church, 1 do so with an eye sin
The Prescott daily news., 1910-03-18
FOR COUNTY JUDGE

WYE are authorized to announce George S, " Alder of Taylor Township, as candidate for County Judge of Nevada county, subie to the action of the Democratic Primary
 We are authorized to announce J. J.. Hirst as a candidate for County and Probate Judge of Nevada County, subject to the action of the Democratic party.
 We are authorized to announce J. M Thomas as a candidate for county and probate judge of Nevada county, subject to the action of the democratic primary,
 We are authorized to announce A. M, Den man as a candidate for re election to the office of County and Probate Judge of Nevada Coun- ty, subject to the action of the democratic primary.
The Prescott daily news., 1910-03-18
FOR RoADoVERSE FER

W ileon as candidate for Road Overseer of Emmet Township subject to tie action of the Democratic primary.
 WE are authorized to announce Enoch Hale
 W as d candidate for Road Overseer of Mis- souri Township, subec to the action of the democratic primary
 ME are authorized to announce w. Y. Ed W wards as candidate for road overseer of Missouri township subject to the action of the democratic party.
 We are authorized to announce ], E. Horne as candidate for reelection to the office of Road Overseer of Missouri Township. subject to the action of the democratic primary
 We are authorized to announce U. l.. Moore as a candidate for road overSeer of Missouri township subject to the action of the demo- cratic party.
The Prescott daily news., 1910-03-18
FOR TAX ASSES SOR'

We are authorized to announce c. k, Blake Is a candidate for Tax Assessor of Nevada County, subject to the action of the demo- rratic primaries.
 We are authorized to announce Martin Full CT, of Parker township as a candidate for Tax Assessor of Nevada county, subjec to the ac- tion of the Democratic party.
 We Bare authorized to announce Wiley T. lobe as candidate for Tax Assessor of Ne vada County, subject to the action of the democratic party.
 We are authorized to announce John Bright as a candidate for reelection to the office of tax assessor of Nevada County. subject to the action of the dembcratc party.
The Prescott daily news., 1910-03-18
THE HIGH SCHOOL.

The one thought that ought to occupy the minds of Prescott people TOW who have at heart the educational interest of the tOwr, is the building of high school at which the high gra les could continue their studies at home under competent instruc tors without having to leave for college. There are many people whose circumstances do not pey init them to attend college when they have finished the course in the public schools, who would attend high school if they had the opportunity to do so at home at nominal expense. Even from a purely financial standpoint it would be paying investment for the people of the town to build a tirst-class high school fer the accommodation of those pupils who are ready for such n institution and who seek the op- portunity to attend. Thousands of dollars go out of Nevada county especially from the vicin ity of Prescott that could and should be left at home if we had a school of proper grade and with proper teaching force and equipment.
 Another feature which is per haps little thought of in this connection is the effect it would have on the price of real estate and on business generally tol have such an institution in our midst. We mean tirst-clasS academy with courses which, when completed, wc uld enter the graduate into tho Sophomore class of any college in the state. It would be an inducement to desirable citizens to move toI Brescett. It would have a de cided effect on the social and lit erary life of the town, which to say the least of it, is not now up to the standard it should be.
 The upper grades of our schools now are crowded, and after this year will, for the most part, likely drop out of school altogether. Let us begin to think seriously of building high school. We are most certain that the Board of Education will be governed largely by what the majority of the citizens and tax payers want in this respect.
The Prescott daily news., 1910-03-18

under obligations to the meu' bers of the First Baptist Chuf0'f yet our love for brethren Christ is not confined exclusives to a particular congregation '' sembly inside the walls or d p'' ticular building. We anxiously welcome the I. ture as we lay ourselves on - altar of service in the klilsuvD of our God and His Christ TOT VI. accomplishing of greater 'i'''' for His glory.
 Welcome all to our serVio00 each Lords day at Il a. Ill., 7:3o D. m. Affectionately'
 l.. M. Keeling
The Prescott daily news., 1910-03-18
FOR CIRCUIT CLERK

We are authorized to announce John T. Nor man as a candidate for circuit clerk of Nevada county. subject to the action of the demo- cratic party.
 Weare authorized to announce Fred Calla- way as a candidate for circuit clerk of Nevada county, subject to the action of the demo- cratic primary.
 We are authorized to announced F, F. Mur- rah candidate for reelection to the office of Circuit Clerk of Nevada County subj ect to the action of the democratic party
The Prescott daily news., 1910-03-18
FOR SHERIFF

We are authorized to aunounc1 Ed Hood as candidate for re-election to the office of Sherih of Nevada County. subj ect to the ac- tion of the democratic primary.
 We are authorized to announce Mr. D. l.. Dlard of Albany township as a candidate for sheriff of Nevada county, subj ect to the action of the Democratic primary,
The Prescott daily news., 1910-03-18
FOR PROSECUTING ATTORNEY

We are authorized to announce Lee Mont gomery of LataA cute county, as candidate for prosecuting attorney of this judicial clr cult. subjec to the action of the democratic primary.
The Prescott daily news., 1910-03-18
FOR STATE SENATE.

We are authorized toannounce Dr. J. L. Bell of Belton Hem pstead county. as candidate for the Arkansas senate from the 2Oth district composed of Hampstead and Nevada counties Subje to the action of the democratic party
 We ard authorized to announce MT. Luke F. Monroe as candidate for the ArkansasS Senate from the Twentieth district, composed of Hempsread anu Nevada counties, subject to the action Of the Democratic primary.
The Prescott daily news., 1910-03-18
Announcements Is
FOR CONGIiE>S

Weare authorized to announce w, ;, Good- win, Ol Bradley County, as candidate TOT congress- from thi, the 7Jh District. Subl ect to the acUiJn of the democratic primary.
 We are authorized to announce R. Minor Wallace as a cundlnate for reelection to cOfl- gress from the 7uh Arkansas district, subject to the action of thh demOcratic party.
The Prescott daily news., 1910-03-18
FOR TREAS SURER

We are authorized to announce w. R. Steed as a candidate for treasurer of Nevada Coun- ty: subject to the action of the democratic primary.
 We are authorized to announce w. C. Felts as a candidate for reelection to the office of treasurer of Nevada county, ubject to The action of the democratic party.
The Prescott daily news., 1910-03-18
FOR COUNTY CLERK

We are authorized to announce Joe A. Baile, as a candidate for reelection to the office O county clerk of Nevada county, subject t, the action of the democratic party.
The Prescott daily news., 1910-03-18
FOR COTTON wEIGHER

ME are authorized to announce J. l., Stuart
 W as a candidate for cotton weigher of Ne vada county, subj ect to the action of the dem- Ocratic primary, March 39th, 1910
The Prescott daily news., 1910-03-18
FOR CONSTABLE

We are authorized to announce Win C. Nor man as candidate for Constable of Missouri Township subj ect to the action of the demo- cratic primary.
The Prescott daily news., 1910-03-18
Mild Laxative
 for Baby Free

The child of today is the parent of the future, and whether 1t grows up healthy and strong, or puny and weak, der nds upon the intelligence of its D; nts, for most children are born l. the world healthy, but thousands b me future weddings between
 l and the age of ten, when the
 nts are still in greatest control
 e prime cause of trouble is in the
 iach. A baby that is digesting it's
 seldom cries and always looks cheer
 the little child whose stomach is good
 IS and plays and never whines; the ing child learns well at school and is eager for fun if it's head is clear and it's stomach light, and that means if it has no constipation.
 The best and safest way to cure any irregularity of the stomach and bowels in children is by the use of pr. Caldwelrs g Syrup Pepsin. This is a liquid laxative wonderful in its effect as Mrs, John w. Dunham, Apple Creek, O., Mrs. H. L- Cullam, Plainvile Ind, and numerous others can testify who give 1t to their children with extraordinary results
 A bottle only costs 30 cents or S1 &C., cording to the size you want, and even one 50-cent bottle will do wonderful amount of good in a family. It can be constipation, sour stomach indigestion. torpid liver, dyspepsia, heartburn, sick headache and similar digestive troubles 1t never gripes or strangles like pills. tablets, salts and powders, which should not be given to children, women or old
 If you have a child or other member of the family who needs. but has never used this grand laxative tonic, send your name and address to the doctor and free trial bottle will be sent to your home. Tn this way YOU can find out what it will do without personal expense
The Prescott daily news., 1910-03-18
The Prescott Daily Nev s
 PUBLISHED gr The News Printing Go.

Entered as SC coni class mai mater November 4th, 1905, at the postofiice at Prescott, Ark, under the act of Congress, March 8, 1879.
The Prescott daily news., 1910-03-18

If there is anything about your ailment that you don't understand, or if you want any medical advice. write to the doctor, and he will answer you fully. There Is no charge for this service. The address is Dr. w. B. Caldwell. 502 Caldwell bldg.s Monticello, Ill.
The Prescott daily news., 1910-03-18

City Confectionery can ~ all the latest magazines
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1910-05-05

fax farm to E. L. Tarr last
week.
Miss Lena Dokkeu closed a
successful term of school near
Wahpeton last week.
The primary and intermedi-
ate departments of our school
closed last Friday, school in
the grammer room will close
in month. Misses Eminda
Helling and Gala Weske lave
had charge of the primary and
intermediate departments re.
spectively for the past two
years, but do not intend to re-
main another year. They are
earnest and able teachers and
have done good work in the
school. Mr.. Hanson has been
retained as principal for an
other year.