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Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1911-04-06
bal poubt.

In one of Wilkie Collins pub
lished letters he writes:
For the last week while l was
finishing the story l galloped along
without feeling it, like the old post
horses. Do you remember how the
fore legs of those post horses quiv-
cred and how their heads dropped
when they came to the journeys
end? That's me, my dear; that's
me. Good gracious, is 'smc' gram
mar? Ought it to be 81" Nv
poor father paid 500 year for INV
education, and l give you my sacred
word of honor l am not sure
whether it is sne" or 81"
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1911-04-06


The trial of Judge Cowan on the
charge of being in the way Of GER
tain ambitious politicians at Devil $
Lake is still the center of interest at
Bismark. The expenses of the trial
are estimated at about fifty thousand
dollars. This is pretty steep bill
for the taxpayers after a poor crop
year-a year in which the revenues
Of the state are so low that the gov
ernor finds it necessary to veto the
bill increasing the appropriation
for farmers institutes, and also the
bill increasing the appropriation for
the state demonstration farms.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1911-04-06
It's Never Given Away.

"Pa,' said Johnny, who is per-
sistent knowledge seeker, what is
lawgivers'
"Therc isn't any such thing,
johnny replied the old gentleman,
who had been involved in consid-
cradle litigation in his time.
'.But this book says that some
body was a great lawgivcr," persist
ed the youngster.
''Then it's a mistake rejoined
his father. Claw is never given:
it's rctailed in very small quantities
at very high figures"
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1911-04-06
That Habit.

what gals me- said the man
with the disturbed eyebrows, sis
one of these fellows who tell YOU a
joke and then repeat the point.
Honest, though, it's funny when
you think OF it. He'll tell the joke;
then after you've laughed he'll re-
peat the nub Of it and laugh again. -
"Yes?' comments the man with
the pointed nose.
Yes; tells the joke, then repeats
u the e, point. Ha, ha! Funny habit!
Tell it, then repeats it.w
I'm! ! see," says the other. 81
see. Judge.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1911-04-06
A Few Questions.
How far is a far cry?

How far is far cry?
Is it wrong to steal march?
Can you hum an air of uncon-
Germ?
Does it hurt to be struck by an
idea?
Did you ever see the shadow of a
doubt?
Can the voice of conscience be
cultivated?
What It, artist painted the picture
of health?
When the welkin rings, who an
swers the ring?
What florist raises the pink of
propriety?
When Fortune smiles, does she
show her front teeth?-Boston
Transcript.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1911-04-06
IN MEMORY Of mr.. s1EDmAn

~ MeWUHy VI NIX. SIEDMkN.
A brief notice-all the informa-
ZION available at that time-was Civ.
en- in the Record of last week as to
the death of Mr.. G. C. Stedman. a
respected citizen of Larvik. this
county. He died at o'clock in the
afternoon of Wednesday, March
Goth.
Guy Samuel Stedman was born
January 80, 1854. in Dewitt, Iowa,
and would therefore have been fifty.
seven years old at his next birth
day. He moved to Woodstock, Min
nesota, in 1880, and in 1891 went to
Blunt, South Dakota. In 1902 he re-
turned to Minnesota Princeton.
After remaining there about three
years, in 1905 he came to this state,
settling in the Larvik neighborhood.
For several years he made his home
with his son Hollis, who resides
about three miles southwest of Lar
vik.
On the 18th of August, in the year
1876. Mr.. Stedman was married. in
Iowa. to Miss Mary j. Goble. The
lady died since the family moved to
Emmons county. her death occur
ring something more than four
years ago.
The funeral of Mr.. Stedman took
place Friday afternoon. The SER
vices were conducted by the Rev. A..
M. Wiley, pastor of the Linton, M.
E. church. in the church Of that de-
nomination in this village. A long
line of vehicles followed the remains
from Larvik, the friends and neigh
bors of the family turning out in
large numbers to show the high re-
gard in which Mr.. Stedman had
been held, and to manifest their re-
spect for his memory. The remains
were inferred in Linton cemetery,
by the side of his wife.
| MIR. Stedman was the father of a
large family. Eleven children sur
vive him, their names and residence
being as follows:
Mrs. Ed. Larvik. Larvik, N. ID.
Mrs. E. Chilson, Larvik.
Mrs. Elizabeth Huck, Roscoe, S. D.
Miss Faith Stedman, Roscoe.
| Miss Verna Stedmap, Roscoe.
Marjorie B. Stedman. Larvik.
Hollis L. Stedman, Larvik.
Roger Stedman, Larvik.
Charles S. Stedman. st. Paul.
| Sidney G. Stedman, st. Paul.
| Carroll Stedman, Larvik.
Mr.. Stedman had not been in good
health for several years; but the
dangerous nature of his complaint
-erysipelas- manifested itself only
a few days before his death.
Deceased was member of the
Evangelical church.
He was a good citizen, and his loss
will be keenly felt. He was the
head of one of the largest families
that has ever settled in Emmons
county-a family who came here to
make actual homes for themselves.
who were willing to put up with
the Inconvenience and discomforts
of a comparatively new region, and
who have proved by their work that
they have faith in this country and
its possibilities. 1t is such settlers
that have made possible the wonder
full progress of our commonwealth
in the last decade. And the Record
voices the feeling of the entire COM
munity when it extends to the sur
viving relatives of the deceased its
profound sympathy for them in their
bereavement.
Gard Of Thanks.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1911-04-06
Card Of Thanks.

We desire to give thanks to the
friends and neighbors who showed
so many kindnesses to US during the
recent fatal illness and after the
death of our beloved and respected
father, Guy Samuel Stedman. The
kind acts shown to US prove the
truth of the quotation that "A
touch of sorrow makes the whole
world kin" The Children.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1911-04-06

1.-The Man from Borneo" Apr
19. 1911.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1911-04-06

Clean your carpets without taking
them up. We will rent you a Vacu-
UNI Cleaner that will do the work. -
Smith & Irvine.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1911-04-06

w. Lynn's Law ONCE - =
Ds!ed d, this 9Th day Of Ap.Il, 1909.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-08-12
DESTROYS SLEEP.
Many Bryan People Testify to This.

You can't sleep at night,
With aches and pains OF a bad back,
When you have to get up from uri-
nary troubles.
All on account OF the kidneys.
Doan's Kidney Pills bring peaceful
slumber;
They are for kidney ills.
l.. B. Kern, Bryan, Texas, says: Il
can not recommend Doan's Kidney
Pills too highly, as they were of great
benefit TO me. Sharp pains in my back
kept ME from sleeping well and as the
result, | felt miserable in every way.
A kidney weakness also existed and
caused me great annoyance. Doan's
Kidney Pills, procured from Emmel &
Maloney's drug store, stopped the pain,
strengthened my kidneys and brought
results that were gratifying"
For sale by all dealers. Price soc.
Foster-Mlburn Co., Buffalo, n. Y, sole
agents for the United States.
Remember the name-Doan's--and
take no other.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-08-12

and Lois Pipkin gave them a surprise
party on Tuesday evening. The merry
crowd left town on an early interurban
car, arriving at the residence of Rev
and Mrs. Pipkin just at the usual
party time. Chairs and settees were
at once removed to the lawn and soon
each and every one seemed to be hav-
ing good time, playing such games
as the pleasant entertainers suggested.
Mrs. Pipkin and daughters served the
happy guests with watermelon. The
evening passed off so pleasantly the
guests fingered long, 10th to say good
night to members of this household
who afforded them such pleasure.
A few invited friends and neighbors
spent Tuesday evening most pleasant
~ at the beautiful new home of Mr..
and Mrs. NJ. T.. Wallace. Mr.. r. r.
Robb of Houston was their guest on
that day, and the host and hostess
gave these Bryan friends the pleasure
of meeting this genial gentleman and
also Of hearing him play the violin.
Mr. Robb is a musician of more than
ordinary ability and pleasing artist
on the violin. Mrs. Albert Buchanan
accompanied him on the piano and
the selections rendered were thor
oughly enjoyed by all present A re-
freshment course of delicious peach
cream and cake>was served during the
evening. As the guests babe their gen.
ial host and hostess goodnight ex-
pressions of sincere appreciation were
lavishly given for the delightful even
ings pleasure thus afforded, and the
hope was INDUCED that another such
affair may very soon be enjoyed in
the same pleasant home.
Mr.. and Mrs A. A. Mckenzie and
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. w. Sims, Jr., and
children left today for a weeks visit
to Galveston. They will stop at the
Hotel Galvez while in the Island City.
Miss Mozell Erwin of Waco and Miss
Myrtle Looney of Calvert are pleasant
guests of Misses Ruth and Alva Pipkin.
Miss Ruby James is visiting friends
in Houston.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-08-12
of Gotham
By GLENN GUERNSEY.

New York, Aug. 12.-Believe me,
Hawruss, box fighting is no business.
SO asserts Sammy Toomeff from East
New York, and he ought to know, amt
it? You see, Sammy was going by
Powell street on the corner from SUIT
ter avenue, when along comes that
Harry Edelstein, and right away
Sammy put up his dukes" and made
for to biff Harry by the eye. Instead
of that, Sammy got his arm stuck up
by the air and couldn't pull it down.
Such a business. Abey Cohen and
key Goldstein and lot of them fell
lers came along and tried to pull down
Sammy's fist from the atmosphere, but
the mitt stuck. Not an inch could they
move it, although Abey y under
stand is one of the strongest men in
East New York. Then some of them
lowlife loafers by Suffer street laughed
at Sammy, which made his feeling
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-08-12
ELECTION NOTICE.

Whereas, the City Council OF the
City of Bryan deems 1t advisable1 To
issue bonds Of said city for the bt,
pose hereinafter mentioned;
Therefore, it is hereby ordered by
the City Council OF the City of Bryan
that an election be held on the 21st
day of August, 1911, at which election
the following proposition shall be sub
mitted: Shall the City Council of
the City of Bryan be authorized to is
sue the bonds of said city in the sum
of Five Thousand Dollars ($5, 100000 f,
@ayable in forty years after date, with
option of redeeming same at any time
after ten years from date, bearing in
terest at the rate of five per cent per
annum, payable semi-annually, and to
levy tax sufficient to pay the interest
of said bonds and create a sinking
fund sufficient TO redeem them at mai
turity, for the purpose OF extending
the sewerage system OF the City OF
Bryan, Brazos County, Texas?"
Said election shall be held at thd
City Hall, at which place the polls
shall be opened and the following
named persons are hereby appointed
managers of said election:
w. J. Coulter, Presiding Judge.
Eugene Edge, Assistant Judge.
]. l.. Edge, Clerk.
]. r. Edmonds. Clerk.
Said election shall be held under the|
provisions Of Chapter 149, Acts OF thd|
Twenty-sixth Legislature, Laws 1891
and only qualified voters who are propI
erty taxpayers of said city shall bd|
allowed to vote, and all voters desir
ing to support the proposition to issud|
bonds shall have printed on their bal
lots the words, For the Issuance o
Sewer Extension Bonds" and thos&
opposed shall have printed on thei
ballots the words, Against the Is
suance OF Sewer Extension Bonds"
The manner OF holding said electioI
shall be governed by the laws OF tn
State regulating general elections. "
A copy of this order signed by IN
I Mayor of said City OF Bryan shal
serve as a proper notice OF said eled.
ton, and the Mayor is directed I,
cause notice OF the election to be pos
ed up at the place of holding tn,
election and at three public places II
said City Of Bryan, and by puollsnin
of said notice for at least thirty day
prior to the date OF said election.
Dated July IA, 1911.
J. T. MALONEY.
Mayor Of the City of Bryan.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-08-12
IN SOCIAL CIRCLES
By Mrs. Dona Carhes
Miss Sanders Hostess to Junior En-.
broidery Club
BY Mrs. Dona carnes


Miss Lille Fay Sanders entertained
the Junior Embroidery Club and a
large number of boy friends Friday
evening at the home of her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. w. r. Sanders, and
scored for herself another decided So
cial success.
The congenial guests gathered early,
anticipating a happy time, and were
not in the least disappointed. The
large cool lawn, where the guests were
entertained, presented quite a coy ap'
pearance, as swings, settees and chairs
had previously been arranged for the
comfort and pleasure of those present.
This was "strolling party" and was
the hit of the occasion, proving very
novel and diverting. A grand march
was led by Miss Katie Lawson of Nav
asota and Mr.. Ollie Parks, during
which splendid music was furnished
Programs similar to those for dances
we're distributed and partners We're
exchanged every few minutes, the
couples strolling over the lawn while
conversing. An ice cream course with
cake was served as the concluding
feature of this most delightful evening.
Miss Lille Fay was assisted by her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Sanders, in max
ing this affair one of much pleasure.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-08-12
Mr. and Mrs. Smith Hosts at Dinner
rendered Friday Evening

The dinner given on Friday evening
by Mr.. and Mrs. G. w. Smith was a
charming affair, planned on the same
lines of elegant and artistic hospitality
which always characterize this hosts
and hostess's entertainments. This
dinner was the first affair given in
their handsome and palatial home.
Indeed ii was pleasure to the guests
to view the large rooms with their
lovely decorations and new furnish
ings, for they were most beautiful and
elegant and showed such perfect taste.
The table establishment was most ar
tistic, quantities of cut flowers and
ferns being used in the adornment.
The dinner was a very enjoyable
and formal siX-course affair. Social
conversation, attractive surroundings
and delightfully."- congenial company
combined to make it a most pleasant
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-08-12

One hundred members of the Schla-
raffia, who are the Elks and Eagles of
Germany, have been visiting in this
country for the last two weeks, and
will sail for Europe next Tuesday.
Niagara Falls, Washington and Allan
tic City were included in the timer
airy of the German good fellows" and
they will be given an elaborate fare
well banquet in this city Monday
night.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-08-12
ELECTION ORDER.

Whereas, the City Council of In
City of Bryan, deems it advisable I
issue bonds of said city for the pul
pose hereinafter mentioned:
Therefore, il is hereby ordered by tn
City Council OF the city of Bryan tina
an election be held on the 21st day
August, 1911, at which election the FOL
lowing proposition shall be submitted
Shall the City Council of the City d
Bryan be authorized to issue the bond
OF said city in the sum of Seven Thou
sand Dollars (s7,000.0O, payable fort
years after date, with option of I'd
deeming same at any time after tel
years, bearing interest at the rateii
five per cent per annum, payable sci
annually, and to levy tax sufficieN
to pay the interest OF said bonds AMI
create sinking fund sufficient to n
deem them at maturity, for the pu|
pose of extending the electric ligl|
system of said City of Bryan, BRAID
County, Texas?
Said election shall be held at I'D
City Hall. at which place the poll
shall be open, and the following name
persons are hereby appointed mad
ayers of said election:
w. j. Coulter, Presiding Judge.
Eugene Edge, Associate Judge.
J. l.. Edge, Clerk.
]. X. Edmonds, Clerk.
Said election shall be held under n
provisions OF Chapter 149, Acts of IL
Twenty-first Legislature, Laws of 1889
and only qualified voters who are pro
erty taxpayers Of said city shall be
lowed to vote, and all voters desiring |
support the proposition to issue bond
shall have printed on their ballot IN
words For the Issuance of Electr
Light Extension Bonds" and those O
posed shall have printed on their ba
lots Against the Issuance OF Electr
Light Extension Bonds"
The manner of holding said electid
shall be governed by the laws of N
State regulating general elections.
A copy Of this order signed by n
Mayor of the City of Bryan shall ser,
as proper notice of said election. N
the Mayor is directed to cause notl)
OF the election to be posted I'D at
place OF holding the election, and
three public places in said City
Bryan, and by publication of said nj
tice for at least thirty days prior
the date of said election.
Dated at Bryan, Texas, this the IA
day of July, 1911.
j. II. MALONEY.
Mayor OF the City of Bryan.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-08-12

come forward and arranged their ac-
counts. AS the city will carry no de-
linquent accounts, 1t is our desire to
turn your name over to the new
owners with a clean bill OF health.
Please come forward and settle your
account at once, as we do not wish to
cause you unnecessary trouble and
needless expense.
T. ]. PRESTON. Manager.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-08-12
Sweet Potatoes That Are Beauties.

Mr.. ]. d. Steele of Millcan while
in the metropolis today called on the
editor and left sample of his sweet
potatoes. This sample consists OF ten
tubers Of about equal size and uni
form symmetry, making finer dis
play than any this scribe ever saw at
an agricultural or horticultural expo
sition. They are yellow yams, the
best potato that ever grew in the
ground Mr.. Steele has been offered
$500 per bushel for his crop (. o. b.
in carload lots. He expects TO ship the
first carload about the middle of Sep
TENDER.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-08-12
oNE.FoURTH OF A BAEe
PER ACRE SAYS J. D. STEELE,

Mr.. j. ID. Steele of Millican reports
that he has carefully inspected the
crops, especially the cotton crops,
from the Hoppe bridge to the mouth
of the Navasota, and it is his opinion
that the average yield in that section
will not exceed one-fourth OF bale
per acre. He thinks it is now too late
for top crop. and that cotton has
done its do. If anyone believes this
estimate to be incorrect Mr., Steele
invites him to come TO Millican, where
our informant will meet him and take
him in a buggy through the planta-
tions until he is satisfied.
Mr.. Steele says the worms and the
boil weevil have done little or no dam
age, the short crop being due solely
to the drouth.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-08-12
Encampment Texas National Guard,
Austin Camp Mabry), Aug. 7-16
Great Sham Battle AUG. IL.

Popular low-rate excursion tickets
will be sold via ]. & G. n. r. X. for
trains arriving Austin afternoon Au.
gust IL and Saturday morning, 18th;
limit 18th. Tickets at one and one
fifth fare will be sold August to 10,
inclusive; limit 18th.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-08-12

and successful affair. The personnel
of the guests were Mr.. and Mrs. E. H.
Astin, Mr. and Mrs. T. X. Lawrence,
Mr.. and Mrs. Ad Mcqueen, Mr.. and
Mrs. Smith.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-08-12

Second Notice to Water and Light
Users.
This is the second notice to water
and light patrons, and is made neces-
sary because some few have not yet
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-08-12
Little Rebecca Hall Entertains with
Delightful Birthday Party

OeH9ntrui birtnoay Farty-
The home of Mr.. and Mrs. T. p. Hall
was made happy Wednesday afternoon
by the children of the Steep Hollow
community. Between thirty and forty
of the merry tots had gathered there
in honor of the tenth birthday of the
little daughter of the house, Rebecca.
After the little gifts had all been ex-
amined and fully enjoyed by all, the
children passed out to the lawn, where
many games were enjoyed. There they
played until tired and thirsty, when
the signal was given, and such feast
of cake, cream and candy as is always
duly appreciated by children was
spread before them, after which were
more games until the signs of APP
preaching night warned them that
they must go home. Then, wishing the
little hostess many returns of this
most delightful afternoon. they went
to their several homes, tired but
happy.
The games were conducted by
Misses Ethel Conlee, Bette Weaver.
Versa Crenshaw, Adele and Pansy
Hall.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-08-12

dating only few patients, but it was
quite sufficient for the needs of that
day. The land on which Bellevue was
built was known as Kips farm, and
not many years before its purchase by
the hospital authorities had been
given over to the uses of agriculture.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-08-12
Notes and Personals

iNOlCo anu oS'o'S
Invitations were received the early
part of the week from Miss Thelma
Levy by twelve of her little friends
to come and help make merry her
ninth natal day on Thursday afternoon
from . until Z. Promptly at the hour
named the guests began to arrive and
soon the large and pretty lawn was
full of happy children engaged in the
pleasures provided by the little host
ess mother and father, Mr.. and Mrs.
julius Levy, who are ever anxious to
do something for the pleasure of their
sweet daughter who, by her winning
ways, has won the love of all who
knowsher. The guests chose their own
amuesments, for indeed there were
many. A long table was placed on the
lawn, and was very attractively deco
rated with pink LaFrance roses and
ferns. There the guests were served
with delicious cream, cake, fruits and
candies. The children babe their little
hostess goodbye, each assuring her
and her mother of the good time they
had spent and each wishing for Thelma
many more happy birthdays.
The girl and boy friends of Charles