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The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1911-10-12
DENIS SEE THINGS NEARS A CENTURY !,
Mrs. Angelina Smith Reaches -Four
Score and Ten
ENJOYS LIFE GREATLY
Observes Her Nineteenth Birthday
at the Home of Her Son in
Tintah, Minnesota

Mrs. Angelina Smith, until about
three years ago resident of Sank
Centre, recently observed her nine
tieth birthday.
The fifth of October was the ami
versary of her birth. At the home
of her son, Judson Smith, in Tintah,
Minnesota, she observed the day,
very happily.
A goodly number of the older peo-
pie of the neighborhood were invit-
ed in to the Smith home to assist
the venerable old lady to properly
observe the day. 1t was complete
surprise for her. The friends, after
congratulating Mrs. Smith on reach
ing the age of four score and ten,
bestowed upon her many pretty and
useful gifts The afternoon was
spent in a pleasant social way after
which bountiful supper was serv-
ed. The table was beautifully dec
Grated with flowers. At each plate
was boquet of sweet peas tied with
a white ribbon, which were given
the guests as souvenirs of the occa-
sion. At parting each of the guests
wished Mrs. Smith we'll and ex-
pressed the hope that she might be
spared to enjoy many more happy &C.
casions of the kind.
Angelina Smith was born in Clin-
ton county, N. Y, October 5, 1921.
She is lineal descendant of her
mothers side, of General Warren of
Revolutionary fame. Her husband,
William Smith, who died some eight
years ago, was veteran of the Civil
War, as is her Oldest son, Sanford
Smith of Sank Centre, who was one
of the guests at the anniversary.
There are five generations of Mrs.
Smiths descendants living. She was
the mother of eleven children, of
whom three, namely, Sanford of Sank
Centre. Judson of Tintah, and Edgar
of North Yakima, Wash, are now
living. Mrs. Smith has "a grand
children, 16 great grandchildren, and
four great great grandchildren.
Mrs. Smith is a we'll preserved old
lady, takes great interest in all
things pertainingi to the good of the
community in which she lives, and
keeps well informed on the leading
topics of the day. She reads without
the aid of glasses and hears remark
ably WELL
Mrs. Smith was resident of Sank
Centre for about twelve years. Some
four years ago she was one of a
party of old ladies who were enter
tanned by Mrs. Collins and Mrs. Bre-
count in this city at an afternoon
function. She was one of the live
Hest of the bunch, the youngest of
which was seventy years of age. Mrs.
Smith has many friends in Sank Cen
ire who will be glad to know that she
is happy and we'll and that her many
years are crowned with blessing and
honor
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1911-10-12

some day see fit to entertain the
State Federation and extend the
same cordial hospitality that the
beautiful and enterprising little city
of Sank Centre did in the year 1911.
Mrs. Pease isn't the only one who
was pleased with the treatment re-
ceived at the hands of the men and
women of Sank Centre. Nearly ev-
cry household that entertained a
delegate has received a letter from
guests expressing high appreciation of
the many courtesies received. One
Continued on page 8
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1911-10-12
WORD FROM WEBB
Former Sank Centre Citizen Sends
Greeting From Oregon
LIKES IT OUT THERE
Says He's Glad lie Did What lie
Could to Help Get the Girls
School Here

hOoEDErtG, oregon, OcC. l.-Eu-
itor Herald, Dear Sir and Friend:
Your notice of the expiration of my
subscription to The Herald received.
Enclosed please find amount due. We
could not keep house without The
Herald. It's prompt arrival every
Monday morning is like getting a
large bundle of letters from home.
But many sad messages it brings of
the passing away of dear old friends.
l note this morning as l tear away
the wrapper and glance over the
first page that my old time friend
and highly respected neighbor, C. c..
Tobey, has passed away. l had the
honor Of serving on the City Council
with him years ago. With over forty
years of close acquaintanceship and
many c.ose business and social rela-
tons, had learned to highly honor
him as an honest, public spirited citi
zen. The community has lost a good
man and the family a loving husband
and father, and l wish to extend to
them, in their sad loss, the sympathy
Of myself and my family.
l note by the personal column that
A. w. Austin has arrived safe home
from his western trip. 4 acknowledge
a Pleasant call and few hours chat
with him and also with Horace F.
Alden, few weeks ago, on my little
ranch is West Roseberg.
This is the beginning of the fifth
year of our Oregon life, and to quote
the language of one of our Sank Gen.
tire friends who just peeked into one
corner of our county and slid out,
saying he could not live on sunshine
very much more pleasant than biz
yards and snow drifts, and the moss
Gas he calls it, very sweet and
healthy fodder. We now have three
OF our children and six grandchildren
near us and We are all we'll pleased
and contented in this messy, sun
shiny country. My young orchard is
growing finely and next year will
begin to put forth some fruit. We
fruits and melons, and about 100
bushels of apples on some old trees.
This country has made wonderful
growth during the four years of our
residence here and is fast improving.
But it is poor country to come to
for snap and to get something for
nothing without putting forth an eff
fort. l never worked harder and
never received so much for my labor
as here. One does not have to hurry,
as we have twelve months of work
ing weather on the farm as in DOORS
We have just held our county fair
and it compares we'll with yours for
stock and produce, and grain.
| wish to congratulate Sank Gen.
ire people upon the many improve
ments and the fine training school
no mistake when the bill establish
ing the school passed the legislature
and before the vote was announced
by the speaker, that l was at the
COioPHoHc SelIihS Oduh SenIIo W CTy
for the institution. And l remember
our automobile ride over the ground
later. l surely rejoice with you in
all these good things that make
greater Sank Centre.
With best wishes to you and all
the dear old friends, l am
Very truly yours:
M. L. WEBB.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1911-10-12
road gross earnings tax rate.
n z, Il

No session of the legislature has
been complete without its supply of
jackknives, but if Secretary of State
julius A. Schmahl is on the job again
he announces that when he makes up
the next legislative stationery sup
plies he will drop knives from the
list. If they are wanted the mem
bers will have to buy them, he says.
Perhaps no one article supplied for
the state for the use of members and
designated as stationery has been
productive of more criticism than the
knife which each receives in his pack
age In several cases the item of
jackknives has entered into the leg
islative campaign with disastrous re-
suits for the recipients.
+ i +
Senator Ole Sageng of Otter Tail
county brings the word that President
Taft cannot carry his district again
if the present turbulent state OF pub
lie mind continues. He says the
farmers in his section will have none
of the president. And Ole is not
alone in reports of this kind. They
come from every section of Mime
sofa. At the Madison (Minn.) home
coming celebration recently, at which
dozen or more state officers were
present, the leaders were informed
by men in touch with political af.
fairs in Lac qui Parle county, that
the president was decidedly in bad
there.
T. + +
Ole Sageng by the way is I'M
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1911-10-12

Ole Sageng, by the way, is un-
doubtedly going to appear in role
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1911-10-12
IN The SCHOOLS
Statistics From Sank Centres
Educational ASSOCiational
FIGURES THAT SPEAK
K. A. NOrSen, Instructor in AuriCul-
ture, Talks. About the TESTING
of Cows

The following figures showing sta
tistics for the month of September,
were furnished The Herald by Prof.
M. D. Aygarn, superintendent of the
Sank Centre public schools:
HIGH SCHOOL.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1911-10-12

Representative l.. G. Spooner OF
Morris and Speaker H. H. Dunn of
Albert Lea dropped into the Twin
Cities the other day and their COM
ing was Immediately heralded by the
papers as the first step in move
nent looking to call for special
session of the legislature. This the
two promptly denied the next day,
though they admitted that they fav-
ored a call. That there was some
thing on, however, was evidenced by
a conference held at the Merchants
hotel, where a number of friends of
the two sat in. Mr. Spooner is cred
tied with a desire for try at that
new job, congressman at large, and
it is said Speaker Dunn has similar
aspirations. At the conference it was
reported that the two were fighting
out which should give way to the
other. Both have decided views on
railroad legislation, Mr.. Dunn being
for a distance tariff and Mr.. Spooner
advocating an increase in the rail
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-06-29

4 y b r
John r. Baldwin and Mr.. Niche met
him Il +,al dIapot. They had heard he
was coming They informed him that
President Lincoln had been assassinat-
al tba Sravios,s night. Governor Price
ret,,rnad home "a the next train west.
Som aftar. 4'bia followed the infamous
s.csrnetbae,,, rule Of plumber and muir
der throughout the Southern States,
This was tha greatest calamity, not ex-
centinp the Civil War. that ever befeil
the south she lamented mr. Lincoln's
death almost as much as the North;
not "a much because she loved him, but
because she hated and feared Andy
johnson who had betrayed her. Mr..
Lincoln had visited Richmond only two
DAYS before his death, and was received
more cordially thamhe anticipated. He
had already promulgated his generous
and humane policy Of reconstruction.
The leading men of the South firmly be-
lieyed that had he lived and been strong
enough 70 have enforced his policies
against bitter opposition. there would
never have been any sscaTpetbag or
"Ku-Kmx- Klan" rule in the South, and
she would haYe been twenty-five years
further advanced IN every line of en-
deavor than she is to-day.
Hon. William Smith, known as
Fighting Extra Billy, = because he
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-06-29
Resolutions Of Respect.

Whereas it has pleased Almighty
God in his wisdom, to remove by death
from our faithful fellowship, Brother
L. D. Maddox,
Resolved that while we mourn the
loss we have sustained in the death of
Brother Maddox, we bow in humble
submission to the will of Him who
doeth all things well and Whose guild
ing hand is in the lives of men and
Who makes even the sparrow fall.
Resolved, That in the death of Broth
er L. Dow Maddox, Elk Branch Lodge
has lost true and faithful member, a
mason true and tried, and whose faith
fitness can be vouched for by those
most intimate with him. Let us cher
ish his memory as the rough asher
made perfect and ready for the build
er's use.
Resolved, That to his family we ex-
tend our heartfelt sympathy and in
woke the blessings Of the Deity in their
behalf pointing them to the only source
from whence can come the help they
need in their bereavement.
Resolved that the lodge room be
draped and the members wear the
usual badge of mourning for thirty
days, and that copy of these resolu-
tions be sent to the family and be pub
lished in the county papers,
J. B. OsBoURN,
A. LINK,
j. C. SILER,
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Back to- the Sell.

The Rev. John Clark several years
ago had charge Of passionate at Red
Lodge, Montana. His health began to
fail. Hewas advised to Ego back to
the soil. He borrowed money to file
on forty-acre tract of land near
Fromberg, il Clark's Fork Valley.
Montana. His friends discouraged him.
but he was persistent. His neighbors
named his farm The Parsons Folly !"
They laughed when he planted some
apple trees. But the neighbofs, too.
have orchards now. The Rev. Mr..
Clark has = large number Of blue rib
hons for prizes won at State and coun-
ty fairs His farm represents to-day,
after twelve years of reiuyenating and
happy toll, value OF fifty Thousand
dollars.
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Razors and Pocket Knives sold b
GiIlsr,s Pharmacy.
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Phil Waters

Son of good old Loudoun County
colored preacher and now candidate
for The diplomatic position of Minister
to the Negro Republic of Haiti, he is a
credit to his race. The entire DEM
ocratic delegation in Congress has en-
dorsed him. and while this with q
Republican Administration, may not
have much weight, it shows the esteem
in when he held by those who know
something of his industry, integrity
and ability. In thu numerous positions
he has held he has shown capacity of
high order, and is always agreeable,
courteous and respectful IN his demean'-
Or The appointment goes to a negro
and Republican, and heres hoping that
Phil may land the job,
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Advertlaed Lettere.


List OF letters remaining in the Post
Office at Charles Town, Jefferson Coun-
ty. West Va, on Saturday, June II;
1911. Persons calling for same viii be
required to pay one cent for eachletter
GENTLEAE s LIST
A. T. Mandel, William Hert, Knight
& Kaufman. w. C. Lawrence. Jr.,
Rev. and Mrs. David Lord, Harvey
Marker, John M. Martin, Thomas New
man, L. "A. Petty, George E. Price,
David Ransom, Chas. A. Stewart,
THOMPSON Stevenson, Walter Simon,
Fred Taylor, John Cockrane.
LADIES LIST.
Emma T. Haynes, Miss Emma vii
liams, Miss Jennie Combs.
The above letters, if not called fol
within fifteen days, win be sent to tht
dead letter Office Persons calling fol
them win please say that they are ad
vertised.
HENRY N. BRADLEY. r. NJ.
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The End.

vi
We are indebted to our good friend
Major J. Coleman Anderson for the
following personal "reminiscences OF a
closing scene of the war. Major Al
derson is well known to Confederate
Veterans everywhere and we hope will
here at the Reunion.
'.Iarrived in LeWisburg, West Virgin
ia, on April 18th, from the surrender
of General Lee. About 5 o'clock F. M.
the following day, as ! was conversing
with Governor Prices family on his
front veranda, we noticed man on
horseback coming rapidly up the street;
he halted at the front gate, and all Of
us, much excited, ran out to learn what
he wanted. He asked if Governor
Price lived there. When informed that
he did, he said he had an important
document for the Governor from the
President Of the United States. j said
Governor Price was out at his Rich
lands farm, four miles from town. As
his horse appeared very tired and ! had
q fresh one in the stable. and could
take short cut through theo open coun-
try, would be pleased to deliver the
document.
He hesitated, saying he was ordered
to deliver it to him in person, but when
assured by the Governors family that
it would be perfectly safe. and I
could deliver it much sooner than he
could, he handed me large official en-
velope. went as fast as my horse
could carry me. / found the Governor
at his barn cleaning wheat In an old
fashioned windmill, with two negro
men assisting him. He had resurrec-
ted two sacks of wheat which his faith
full servants had buried under the barn
floor to keep body and soul together
during the occupancy of the Federal
troops. They were forced to hide what
little was left TO subsisten. I dismount-
ed, handed him the large envelope,
saying, Here is 9 message from Pres
ident Lincoln = He quickly stepped out
Of the dust, and broke the seal with
trembling hands. The whole country
was terribly excited. Dire rumors of
destruction and death were being cir
culated. We were fearful that Grants
and Lees terms of surrender would not
be indorsed by the United States gov
eminent. We knew that Mr.. Lincoln's
Cabinet, especially Secretaries Stanton
and Seward, were very bitter and UNI
compromising toward the South, and
that they had remarkable influence
over the President. Itwas reported by
marauding bands of Federal cavalry,
claiming to be gathering up Federal
property. regardless Of whether it was
branded U. s. or not. that we would be
banished from our impoverished homes.
| imprisoned or stshot on the shot. : As
Governor Price read the letter, his eyes
began to sparkle, and bright smiles
lightened up his pleasant face, and
handing it to me he said: Coleman,
good news, good news" Turning quick
y TO one of his servants he said Sam
saddle my horse quickly" Though it
has been over forty-five years ago, that
letter is indelbly engraved on my mind,
and tepeatilt here almost verbatim:
II desire you to proceed Immediately to
Richmond and convene your legislature.
Tell your people to come back and hang
up their hats on the same peg they
hung them on before the war. =
Though be was sixty years old, we
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-06-29
Coal Wooa.-

We have in stock at our yards Lykens
Valley Stove and Nut, free burning
white ash broken, genuine Pocahontas
lump and run of mine. Wood sawed and
split. Hay corn and clover seed. All
orders left with the Farmers Supply
Company will be filled day received.
Both phones. A visit to our yard will
convince you that we have the goods we
advertise. Thanking you for the past
patronage we are, Very truly,
JoHN C. BURNS & Co.
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MILLER'S
PHARMACY.
DR.. H. Ashton Moore
Dental Surgeon

Offers his professional services to the
citizens OF Charles Town and vicinity.
ONCE hours a. m. to p. m.
once IN new building of Bank OF
Charles Town.
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sLiah.nina kiIls Few.

In 1906 lightning killed only 1869 peo-
pie in this Whole country. Ones
chances Of death BY lightning are less
than two ii q million. The chance Of
death from liver, kidney Or stomach
trouble is vastly greater. but not if
Electric Bitters Be used. Is Robert
Madsen, Of West Burlington, Ia.
proved. -Four doctors gave hin up af-
ter eight months Of suffering from vir-
ulent liver trouble and Yellow jaundice.
He was then completely cuTed BY Eiec-
tic Bitters. They re the best stomach
liver. nerve and kidney remedy and
blood purifier on earth. Only Soc at
DR.. ]. J. Pfktman.s
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As al. evidence that Age cannot. wither her, nor
custom Stale her infinike hariety'' issuing in
this It's Centennial Yer largest newspapereyer
published by THE VIne1riAi FRrE PREss.
Whether this change in the make up OF The Old
Family journal will be permanent not is left to the
decision Of patrons We invite expressions OF
opinion the subject from them, and will be guided
by their wishes in the premises
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JNCL- WAL I
The Poet Philosopher

ndsa
Win scorn nothing
when
hado wholesome
tie paid the bills and they
excelsior Then value
for eads healthy girls and lads but feed them
tOddle mill
health food
Tsns fey carry ii exceiQr
die be
$3.50 ne hunps old IN
old time ways stick IKE gue and
sHen' yonr chew excelsior
.ss sssesl = = L0asAnla4es,
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faci.ns Death.

To every MN upon this earth
Death cometh soon or late.
And how can man die better
Than facing fearful odds
For the ashes of his fathers
And the temples of his gods?
Thomas B. Mdcaulay
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We are indebted to our good friend
Major j. Coleman Anderson for the
following personal "reminiscences OF a
closing scene of the war. Major Al.
derson'is well known to Confederate
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BAL TlMoRE 3 OHIO n. R.
VERY low RATE
SUMNER EXCURSIONS

ATLANTIC CITY AND SEASHOfsE
(, EXCURSIONS.
June %, July IS and 81, Aug. 10 and "a
and September z.
ATLANTIC CITY.
General Assembly, Presbyterian
Church, May ~ to June
International Convention United
Society Of Christian Endeavor, July
6 to l2.
Grand Lodge, B. P. o. E., July 10
to Is.
PHILADELPHIA, PA.
Northern Baptist convention, June
Is to IS.
PACIFIC COAST POINTS.
Los Angeles, Cal, American Medi-
cal Association, June 25 to 30.
Portland, Ore, Disciples of Christ
Christian Church Convention, July
to IL.
San Francisco CAL, International
S. s. Association, June 20 to ~.
ROCHESTER,, N. Y.
Ancient Arabic Order Mobiles OF
Mystic Shrine, July IL to ID.
G. A. r. National Encampment,
August 81 to rs.
For rates, schedules and full infor-
nation, call at ticket Office, b. & O. r. r.
w A. Spepgler, Ticket Agent.
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NV Nerf0Ikss9W esterp
a Schedule in Eject
June IL. 1911,
TRAINS LEAVE CHARLES Town, w. VA.
No. IS. soUTHBOUND.

TRAINS LEAVE CHARLES Town, w. Va.
No. Is. soUTHBOUND.
90 - For Basic, Natural Bridge
o'4o d. IA. Roanoke, Bristol, and in.
termediate stations. Pull
A man Sleeper to Roanoke,
Dining Car.
Connects at Roanoke with
St. Louis Express. Through
Pullman Slice per to
No. ~. Columbus. Cafe Car.
6.15 p. m. Intermediate inter- 20 points sno
NO. %. NoRTHBoUND.
n "a ~ For Hagerstown and intel
+ 2. % - - mediate stations Connects
at shenandoah Junction
with B. g o. for Washing
ton. Also connects at tHa
gerstoWn with q. ". Rail.
road for Harrisburg and
No. II. points north.
728 p M noE msg ststSanp M Tbronb
/ 49, Sleeper via HagerstoWn to
New York.
LEAVE SHENANDOAH JUNCTION.
q 30 m For Basic, Buena Vista, Ra
= anoke, East Radford, Blue
field, Tazewell, Norton, Pc
cahontas Pullman Sleep
er to Gary, WA. Cafe Car.
Will stop at Charles Town
for passengers beyond Roa
noke.
- OK m For HagersteWn end the
A'oo north. Pullman Sleeper TO
New York
Rates, schedules and additional informa.
ton furnished upon application to Agents
of the Company, or M. f. BRAGG.
W. B. BEVILL, Trav. Pass. Agent.
Gen'l Pass. Agent Roanoke. Va
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60 Nodee.

chureh Notiea.
MiIlv1lis W. Va. lat sunday
Preaching II .. M
Chesnut HilL W. Va. Let sunday
Prearhin4 8 p. M
HnlItoWn Reaching $50 p. q.
81 r G.. :. ". Reeves.
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sIREs AND SONS.

Lord Decies, who married Vivien
Gould, is master of the Thanet Har-
riers, which pack dates back to 1700.
Paderewsh. the pianist, is n COM
mander of the order of the Crown Of
Italy. King Humbert decorated him
In 1898.
Eddie Foy, whose real name is Ed
ward Fitzgerald. was born in New
York city, but made his first public
appearance as a clog dancer at an en-
tertainment given for Chicago news
boys.
Oliver Wendell Holmes, justice of
the supreme court, was wounded In
three different battles Of the civil war.
His father, DR.. Oliver Wendell
Holmes, went to the front to bring
him home.
Lord Aylmer Baron de Balrath) is
an Irish peer who, like his father.
has never lived outside Of Canada.
Recently he celebrated his SEVENTEEN
birthday. For some years he has oc-
cupied the post Of inspector general
of Canadian militia.
Sir William Smith Crossman, who
has served as mayor Of Cardiff, Wales,
was a laboring man when first elected
to Office The late King Edward be-
came so interested in him that he
knighted Crossman during his visit in
1907. He Is a man of simple tastes
and broad ideas and is active in civic
affairs.