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The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1911-03-10

ST-OulkTY years ago this
Il: !. !. !. !. ]. !.
w NJ spring my wise father
AHn1YNA, built fatbo'tomod sloup
in W g. feet long on the keel
u kStNl and II icct Wide. with
II N v an enclosed cabin that has
INH square windows instead N
w III portfolios. and head.
W room Of six feet all over
1@ &c. This cabin is 81
feet long. and consists " one large
room with four wide bcrths. and q tot.
let room and kitchen on either sido
OF the ccntcrhoard. at the forward
end.
Father named tho boat Macy. after
an old friend. and has had her con.
'inuoualy IN commission since she was
launched. and Andrew S1nmis, her
FIRST captain, ~ still in charge "a hit
gray now. but siiil tho same careful
and Trustworthy skipper as ot yorc.
with tho orenmg NJ tho duckIng sea
SON So october she goes into what We
oall winter commission. and when the
cnd of the season comes around she
Ia hauled out, thoroughly oyorhaulol
aud prepared for the summer work
A few years ago We built an oycrhaug.
lng stern on her and Installed q gaso.
limo engine. so that We are no longer
the slaves " the wind god The
Mays baby as the stoolboat that
carrics the battery Il called. Ia nj.
ways NJ hor storm. and this. with the
addition Of two sklfs and one or more
dlnkies for uso In the leo. makes quite
a formidable tow for tho old boat
When We have moro than a day or
two to spend In tho quest for the
Willy duck, We send the Macy out early
to get good place. and have cat.
boat meet ua ut the dock 60 sail over
TO her Generally We catch a train
that arrives ut Babylon at hnlfpast
three o'clock, and We reach the dock
ten minutes afterwards
Lay aside for a few moments your
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1911-03-10

pretty well to the wlidward of the bulk OF the
decoya. with Just enOlgh OF them around II to
hide II from birds coming down on the head; and
In getting In we pick our way carefully through
the decoys and step rom the skin well over to.
ward the center. 10 a. not TO get any water In
the boxes. on the deck Of the box we have ~
iron decoys that are Ct on on the bottom. so as
TO loom up higher than those on the water and
these we distribute uound. heads TO the wind.
TO make the box lay lre We each have a rub.
Der cloth ara an I'D sweater to lie on and a
cloth'covered rubber Fllow for our heads. Ad.
Justing these comfortably. we load our guns.
cock them and place Them against the side ON
our right hand taking care TO keep at least two
inches Of the barrels ever the end OF the box, 30
that in case Of an ACCIDENTAL discharge there will
be no hole blown In the box. Long experience
in battery shooting hu taught me that the long
or the barrels Of g-n are the safer II H. ana
| heartily recommend % inch barrels
BEING all ready 10 n down. with only our eyes
above the level Of the water. and await the com.
Ing OF our quarry. Two men with sharp eyes can
keep "A pretty Thorough watch except Just be.
hind them, and birds coming from that quarter
generally swing on 10 one side or the other Of
the stool so that thq can set their wings and
light among the decoB headed up to the wind
You, as the guest oi Aonor. are In the finland
box. and just aR the nn In rising see a bunch
Of brant comrg In over the beach from the
ocean where they haze been roostlng II they
are headed In our direction. ana I think they
will pass near enougl TO our stool We lie
very close. and occasionally call them; but the
moment they see the scotland you can always
tells this because thq give sort Of dart up in
the air and II they ne corning In, settle down
again headed toward vi make no further calls
but say to you. THY are coming In. on your
side Lie perfectly rll until say Now and
then give II to them"
II Is one OF the m.i inspiring sights In the
world to see a bunchh these lordly birds head.
ed for the stool and great many people are
deceived as 10 the dlfance they are on, on ac.
count OF their great fEe-often losing chance
by raising too quickly | watch them with one
eye above the edge Of the box as they set their
wings and come gracefully to the stool. and when
they are In good range ! say: Now Let's
try 'em!" and we SO up with our guns in our
hands and IRE As hey ARE on your side and
headed up to wndwud, you Will get the best
show, because | mus shoot at the tail OF the
bunch and will not hve as good chance to
catch a double as you You can couht on my
killing right and left bweyer and as my second
bird starts TO fall. s'e you have three down.
We'll done. my frthd, We are not going to
be skunked to-day There are Eve ofthem. any
way"
We both reload our guns, and take my can
in my hand and swing ! until see an answering
signal from the Macy This means that they ara
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1911-03-10
HONEST CONFESSION
A Doctors Talk on Food.

There are no falrer set OF men on
earth than tho doctors, and when they
hnd they have been In error they are
usually apt to make honest and manly
admission OF the fact
a case in point Is that OF practl
toner, one OF the good old school. who
lives In Texas His plain. unyarnlshed
tale needs no dressing up:
81 had always had an intense proIu.
dice which can now see was unwar
rantable and unreasonable. against all
muchly advertised foods, Hence.
never read line Of the many ads OF
Grape,Nuts, nor tested tho food TIL
last winter
while In Corpus Christi for my
health, and visiting my youngest son.
who has four OF the ruddlest. healthi.
est little boys ! ever saw. ! ate my
first dish OF Grape-Nuts food for sup.
per with my little grandsons.
II became exceedingly fond OF II
and have eaten a package Of II every
week since, and find It delicious. re-
ireshlng and Strengthening food, loay
ing no ~ effects whatever causing no
cructatlons with which l was for,
merly much troubled, no sense Of
fullnoss, nausea, nor distress Of stom'
nch IN any way.
"Thero Is no other food that agrees
with me so well, or sits as lightly or
pleasantly upon my stomach as this
does
II am stronger and more active
since began the use Of Grape-Nuts
than have been for 10 years, and
am no longer troubled with nausea
and Indigestion" Name given by
Postum Co., Battle Creek, Mich,
Look In pkgs. for the famous little
book "The Road to Wellyllle,"
There's a Reason"
Ever read the above lettrrt 4 nr-
one uun~Tr- from time 20 time. They
are ~"-uine, true, and full OF human
iRtcresf,
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1911-03-10

Now We lie close and they como straight tor our
stool II | were 10 flop even once Aitef they h1'e
seen the stool. they would be on IKE n hho'- anu
It Is Just here that the science OF using the mop
per means much. This time they head up on
my side and. when give the word, we hre, you 70
kill two. while I am lucky enough TO double with
each barrel when George arrives with the SKIN
and We tell him II are down, he smiles all over
/ call to George to bring father down when be
comes out to pick up again. for your day would
not be complete without an hour or two In the box
with that peerless sportsman who is today. at the
age Of a. one Of the hest shots have ever seen
We kin again. and George comes down with IA
Their. ~ get into the boat father steps into the
box with agility equal TO mine. and leave you to
enjoyment that has been the dearest privilege
of my life. We have scarcely reached the Macy
when you swing again. and take up the glasses
TO watch with interest your good work
As noontimo comes We get the Macy underway
and drop down TO the box TO reward you with a
cocktail when you come aboard and have all ready
a smoking lunch Of Ansel's best. After lunch we
take turns In the battery, and. when tho time
comes to take up, we count row OF brant along
the washer and hnd 90, We return TO Babylon IN
ample time for you 10 catch your train. and We do
not let you 80 until you promise TO come again
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1911-03-10
Give a Woman a chanee.

Compulsory military service for
men. urges n German female advocate
Of womon's right. should be Offset by
compulsory domestic service for won.
en-. on the theory that life In bar.
rack and drill In the manual OF arms
have bonehttod German manhood. sho
asks, why will not life In tho kitchen
and exercise in the use o. pots and
pans similarly raise German woman.
hood7
II Germany ever organizes n stand.
Ing army OF cooks II may force all
Europe TO follow It's lead. Culinary
conscriptlon is severe measure, but
when enforced In Germany other ma.
'tlons might be expected to adopt t..
There would be more reason in doing
so than in following Gormany's lead
In militarism. There IL more real
need Of cooks the world over than OF
soldiers. II is possible 10 get along
without fighting, but not without eat.
Ing
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1911-03-10

pain, my nerves are stronger and can
do my own work. Lydia l.. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound cured me after
everything else had failed, and l rec
ommond II 10 other suffering Women"
Mus. WM. SEALS COS w. Howard St.
Creston, Iowa.
Thousands OF unsolicited and genu-
Inc testimonials like tho above provo
the efficiency OF Lydia Il. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound, which Is made
exclusively from roots and herbs.
Women who suffer from those dis
tresslng Ills should not lose sight OF
these facts or doubt the ability of Lydia
4. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound 10
restore their health.
II you want special advice wrIto
TO Mrs. Pinkham, ut Lynn, Mass.
She Will treat your Iettor ns
strictly confidential. For go years
she has been helping sick women
In this way, free of charge. Don't
hesitate-wrlte ut once.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1911-03-10
FRENCH BEAN COFFEE,
! CENT A POUND

II will grow In your own garden.
Ripening hero In Wisconsin In 90
days. Splendid health coffee and cost.
Ing TO grow about one cent n pound.
A great rarity; hoalthful drink.
Send us today 10 cents In stamps
and We will mail you package above
coffee seed with full directions and
our mammoth seed and plant cata.
log free. or send "a 81 cents and We
add 10 packages elegant flower aud
unsurpassablo vegetable seeds. sun.
Client to grow bushels OF vegetables
and flowers. or make your remittance
40 cents and We add TO all Of above 10
packages Of wonderful farm seed spo.
claltlos and novelties. John 4. Salzcr
Seed Co, lS2 S. Sth St. la Crosse. Wis.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1911-03-10
TO DRAW AND HOLD TRADE

Most Of US" said Mr shoyelton. are looking out
for ourselves. ! think Wen all admit that The
trouble with most Of us IL that we don't do this
intolligenty, We are always thinking Of ourselves
and our own interest only, and that's where wo
slip a cog Let me illustrate;
u buy fruit to carry home I've done that for
we'll, a good many years and for a long time
bought around In various places Then one day
some years ago ! stopped At a store where ! liked
the looks Of the fruit and whore as ! noticed a mo.
ment later the paper bags were little heavier
than those ! had been accustomed TO find
And when this dealer had put the fruit In one OF
these bags be- didn't simply twist the neck OF 1t
and hand = over 10 me 30 IN form inconyeuient
20 carry. lie folded the top Of the bag over aud
rolled 1t down 10 form hande-a grip piece: and
then he tied this bundle around securely with
twinc, thus making II up altogether into a bundle
that was secure and handy to carry.
"Of course / liked all that and found that he
always did up his packages 80 or putting on some.
times wood and wire handle; but always he made
the package secure and handy for me tie had
some thought for me- and I've been buying OF him
ever since and II he should move ia follow him
| would go out Of my way to trade with him
THE moral Is this; Any small storekeeper. II
his goods are right, can build up a trade and hold
II and increase II n he has the Intelligence and the
human quality that prompts him faithfully 10 con.
slider not himself alone but as well the wants and
interests OF his customers"
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1911-03-10
Particularly the Ladies.

Not only pleasant and refre,hing to
the taste, but gently cleansing and sweet
ening to the system. Syrup Of Figs and
Elixir Of SIENNA is particularly adapted
10 ladies and children. and beneficial in
oil cases in which wholesome, strength
ening and effective laxative should be
used. 1t is perfectly safe at all times and
di,pels colds, headaches and the pain,
caused by indigestion and constipation 50
promptly and effectively iha, it is the ono
perfect family laxative which sise1 sahs-
faction to all and is recommended by
millions Of families who have used i and
who have personal knowledge Of its e1-
cellence.
It's wonderful popularity. however. Ia,
led INSCRIPTIONS dealers to offer imiia-
lions which act Unsatisfactory. There
fore. when buying. to &c, its beneficial
effects. always note the full name Of tho
Company California Fig Syrup Co.
plainly printed on the front Of every
package Of the genuine Syrup Of Figs
and Elixir Of Sienna.
For sale by all leading druggists. Price
SO cents per bottle.
honor any man anywhere. who.
In the conscious discharge of what
be believes TO be his duty. darcs TO
stand alone Charles Sumner.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1911-03-10

"a bunch OF brant
leading through the
bay to the north OF
us. about a mile
away. II they keep
their present course
they will pass ua
without seeing our
stool. Something
must be done To at
tract their atten.
ton. Quickly I flop
the topper up above
the level OF the boz
two or three times.
carefully watching
for any sign that
the birds have no
tlced something n
there IN no Tuch
sign. | nop again.
All. this time they
have seen II. for
they rise In the air
and head toward us.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1911-03-10
Music Hall Losing Voaus.

Music halls have increased very III.
tie in the last few years, Some have
gone back TO drama. Others have
been run partly with drama Others
have gone over TO picture entertain.
ments. The picture houses have not
immensely added TO their own by new
buildings London Stage.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1911-03-10

In my side, sick
headaches and ner-
yousness. had Ia
ken so many medl-
clncs that / was
discouraged and
thought / would
mover get well. A
friend told me Of
Lydia l.. Pinkham's
Vegetable Com
pound and IL re-
stored me 60 health.
i have no moro
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1911-03-10

Some men work harder trying TO
get out OF doing thing than II would
take thesh to do it.-ENchango.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1911-03-10

to come down In the skin and pick up
our game
There are three things of great i'm.
porlancc In battery shooting. the
FIRST IL to be able to kin when the
bird IN In range. the second to be
able to call. aud the third TO know
how to use the Hopper" Naturally
the query rises to your lips, What Is
topper II IL bundle ~ WORKOUT
mittons. tied together with bit Of
string. that keep In my hand as We
lie In wait for the game. and IL Ia
used to attract tho attention Of birds
that are passing too far away to see
the stool. As / am about TO explain
the use OF the queer contrlyancc, | see
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1911-03-10

NATION
AND PAIN
Cured by Lydia L. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound.

Creston, Iowa -" was troubled for
a long time with Inflammation, pains
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1911-03-10

the battery. The
battery. or box.
as II Is more often
FORMED a. nnI
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1911-11-18

TX/HEN you're pacing
w back and forth waiting
for the judges to announce
the result OF the contest,
your regrets hGtyOH 7VaSt-
ed precious moments will
avail yOunOthing. NOWiS
the time TO do your regret
ting--Iet the others regret
after the count.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-05-12
Continued From Wednesday,
Csynopsis OF Previous chapters)


John Knox. an attorney, Is visited by
MarJory Fleming. only child OF the state
treasurer. Allen Fleming. wAo sollcits
lis aid IN finding her father who mas
disappeared. Nsrjory having been left
alone by tie absence Of her rather. Knox
adFise her 20 close the Fleming house
IN town and go 70 her maiden aunts'.
Letitia and Jane Maitland.
KnoN f. summoned 10 the Fleming
nome FOR the supposed object Of writing
a VII, but Is informed on his arrival u
the theft Of the family Jewels. Al night
Knox hears someone trying to enter the
house While searching Tor the intrud-
tr lac meets In the darkness Harry
w ardrup. nephew OF the Alaitlauds sec
rotary 10 Allan Fleming and MarIorie's
name CO Each mistakes the other FOR a
burglar. When the men discover the
mistake Harry,s travelling bag contain
ING valuable papers is gone. and In its
place is ala empty bag.
In the morning II is found that John
maitland has disappeared and a search
Of the house reveals print from a
bloody hand on the stair-rall leading 70
the attic. NO clue develops
Knox Is called 20 the city by Detec-
tive Hunter. and the two follow Ward
TOP 9" small political club called the
White cat. whore Fleming has been
traced hy the detective
. W ardrop rushed from the club. Knox
finds Fleming IN an upper room shot
deaG.
No weapon is found In the room. and
suSi icion POINTS al once 20 Wardrop.
The following day Slarkson cashier
of tire bank where Fleming bad deposit
fi iHr-" sums OF money nf the states
commits suicide. Flemiug's body IS
lIkch = his late residence. and Knox
puts Mariuy iu care Of his brother s
with Edith. who IS cousin OF Mrs.
Butler. wife Of the late Henry Butler,
fl"fniuE predecessor. Butler. having
EN- en- .ment. VAS found dead at tho
White Cat
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PUBLIC SALE.
Public Sale OF Real Eestate.
Trustees Bale.


- virtue 81 deed OF trust made hv
80, - iih inc wife OF John II. cain
go We said John II. cain. To the under
Sikn'd' GATED the 9Th day OF January 4
ISL, anu recorded in the office OF
- - Ni.Ih OF the County Court
Sinia. G In Deed So of ~, West viz
at Iaee Pa. ! VIII sell at public auctio.
I" Tie highest and best bidder. az the
n"i IN front door OF the Court House OF
Sdid ONO county. In the city of Wheel
lax. West virginia. on
Saturday. tho 27th day OF May. 1911.
'nS 3t lo o'clock A. NJ. the FOL
l"Nlhs described property. that is to
say \ certain lot or parcel OF land sit
nate IN iichaui District. Ohio County
Nest ,rglnia. and more particularly
described and designated as lot No IsS
on the map OF the plat OF lots. streets
ana alleys known as Cflennoya Tho
o .,.,,l unIs,riying said property with the
HinlnE riEhts and privileges S. except
Vcyed
d IS hereby covenanted. provided ana
atiec1 That The said second party. his
heirs and assigns. shall never perr1lt
w. tild property nor any part Of Do. 70
n' u--d az % place for selling spiritulus
liquors. wine or beer And tho event
% this covenant being violated. then i'm
every such case the property So u-.f
ehail revert and DE vested iu Zee Ia the
original party.
And % is further covenanted. provided
ana agreed thar the said second party
Dr. is heirs and assigns. shall not erect
N
open plaza. or stoop upon said urnp-
rfi}. tho main front Of which b. nearer
tInn twenty t2J) feet 20 the front line
or said lots.
Tine property hereby conveyed being
thc same property conveyed Co the sa ii
Lihe NJ cain by George r. Press and
MarE li Press. bis wife. by deed dated
tie tth lny of February. A.. u. 1911 ana
recorded 500 the office OF tic clerk OF fhe
county Court OF ohio County. West Vtr-
Eiria .n Deed Book 40. 1885 az rnre Ia.
torrtncr with the buildings and irn-
prov emcrfs upon said property and tho
hcr'litaments and appurteuances there
unto belonging
Terms ~ Sale Onc-thfrd Of tho nur-
chase money and Fo much more as tho
Uur. hnEor may elect Co pay cash Iu hand
GOA irc day of solo and tho residue BOZ f.vo
equal lnstllimsnts. payable resre-tlteI.
lu HiN months ana twelve months from
Tire day ~ sale. with interest. the nur-
chaser giving DTS negotiable. urorrnfs-
sorry notes for tho deferred uavuru--
fNe ler1l nfle being retained ne further
encurify until 90 Of the purchase mo.a,
shall have been paid
JOHN ~. ADAMS. Trustee.
p-2f-rl5-I2-17-26
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FOR RENT

sToREROoM, WITH THREE
SMALL ROOMS IN REAR, ALL AT
80 ELEVENTH STREET.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-05-12
WINDOW TRIMMER

Ing ten years experience In dry goods.
wants situation as window trimmer.
good references and viii accept reason
able salary 10 start. Apply or address.
city.
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HOUSE-KEEPER-A ca

AOUSE-kEEPEA-A capable, reliable
and experienced woman wants situa-
ton as house-kecper IN first-cla.s hotel.
can give references. Apply or address,
city.
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] was not proud OF the part had
PLAYED. So far. had Numbered. IL
seemed 20 me. az every point whore
a blunder was possible. had fallen
over folding chairs and down % shaft
I had bern a half hour TOO late 10
save Allan Fleming. ] had been up
and awake and Miss Jane had got
out % the house under ms very nose
Last. and by no means least. I had
waited thirtyfvc years 70 find the
right woman. and when ] found her.
some one else had won her was I'm
the depths that day when Burton
came Bon.
lIo walked into tho office iauntily
and presented Miss Grant with n club
sandwich neatly done mp in waxed
paper. Then Dc came into my prl.
vate room and closed the door be.
hind him
"Avauni. dull caro-" he exclaimed.
taking in my detected attitude and
exhibits on the desk ~ % glance.
Look mp and grin. mv friend lie
had his hands behind him.
Don't be- % fool" snapped. "IIi
not grin unless feel like b."
Grin. darn you." ho said. and put
something on thc desk in front OF
mo 10 VAS Russia leather bag
The leather bag" Doc u0infod
proudly
Where did you got It7" ] oxciaim.
%. incrcdulOug. Burton fumblod with
Che lock while ho explained.
no was found bob Boston" De raid
How do YOU open thc thing. any
how
lf vas NOT locked. and Z got if open
In % minute A. had expected. %
was empty
'Thon perhaps Wardrop was tell
Inr fha truth" 7 exclaimed "Hs
lovc Burton ho was robbed bv tho
woman in the cab. and ho can't toll
about trr ON account OF Miss FIon
inE' She made haul for certain .
D told him thcn of tho two women
who had ioff Redwood on Tho nirhi
NJ Miss James disappearanco. and
showed him Tho purse and us fn
closure Tho o. puzzled him orr DO Ind
mc .if mivhf bo anything" hc raif
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And some people can't see the good
OF being good unless other people find
IL out.
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LOST

IsosT-Eunch OF Keys. finder fervo att
stamm hotel and receive reward
ar-Zf-tf
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lieve. just before he left PIattsburg
he tried TO borrow some money from
them"
And failed?"
The Oldest one telegraphed the re-
iusal' collect" she said. smiling faint.
~.
There is something else" I said.
DID you ever hear OF the number
eleven twenty-two?"
No-or-why. yes" she said
II Is the number of my house"
IL seemed rather ridiculous. when
she had gone, and sat down TO think
II over. II was anticlimax. to say the
least. II the mysterious number
meant only the address of this very
ordinary woman. then-it was prob
ably her story of Schwartz was true
enough But ! could not reconcile
myself TO 1t, nor could imagine
schwartz. with his great bulk. skulk.
ing around pinning scraps of paper
TO pillows.
Continued Monday