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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-12-12
NEW YORK HARD ON TROUSERS
Western Visitor Wears Out His Pock.
ct Edges Digging Down After
the Money.

The man from the west was in a
clothing emporium in Broadway sc.
lecting a pair of trousers.
"By heck" he said as he paved
over the pile before him, this here
town of New York is the beatin est
place on pants l ever got up against.
Out in my town any hand.me-down
pants I buy are good for a year, start.
ing in with Sundays for the first three
months and week days for the rest OF
the time. These I've got on were my
best and not quite three months old.
Now look at en-" and he showed the
clerk the left hand pockets, hip and
side. The cloth was entirely worn of
the edges and the white showed like
line Of surf.
"How did that happen?" inquired
the clerk, surprised, but sympathetic.
This town did it. that's what.
carry my change and small bills in
the left side pocket and my bank roll
in book in the hip, and, by heck,
I've been going down into them
pockets so d. frequent for money
since I've been in New York that I've
wore the edges off till they don't look
as if I had cent to my name. Every
where I go, everything l do, every
body I meet calls for the stuff, and
I've got to answer. I've got it all
right, but it's mighty hard on pants
And the wear and tear is just the
same whether I go after a dime or q
dollar. I've been wearing pants fol
10 years and this is the first time any
thing like that ever happened to EN-
"Have you ever been in New York
before?" inquired the clerk kindly.
Never till two weeks ago, and IN,
ccc..:--S CT =. IL DAY aEteT tomorrow
I'm SORRY" s.id the clerk. I'D like
to sell yn" another pair Of fro"rerrs.
cnrn
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-12-12

r HE annual meeting OF the stock.
holders Of the HOME SAVINGS
BANK. OF Washington. ID. c.. will be
held ut the Hotel Flcischmann in the
city OF Alexandria, Va, on Tuesday
the 18th day Of December, ut 30 p. IN.
LLNANDER 5. CLARK. S,ee'y.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-12-12
SPECIAL NOTICES

THE CITIZENS NATION AL BANK.
l. The annual meeting Of the stock
holders OF this bank will be held ut the
banking house. at noon, Tuesday. jan
uary, the ninth, 1912, for the election OF
dilect for the ensuing year, and for
the transaction of such other business rs
may properly he brought before the
meeting.
RICHARD NJ. GREEN, Cashier.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-12-12

THE annual meeting OF the stock
L holders, Of the KNON EMPRESS
COMPANY will be held At the Office Of
the company. III south Fairfax street,
Alexandria Va. on Thursday, January
9TH. 1912, ut 1879 a. nj. for the purpose OF
clccting directors and Tor any other
matter which may properly be before
the meeting.
JED CUTTINGS, Secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-12-12

THE annual meeting OF the stock
L holders OF the FIRST NATIONAL
BANK will be held 1T the panking house
in Alexandria, Virginia. OH Tuesday,
January 9th, l9l., ut twelve O'Clock, noon
for the election of directors for the en-
suing year, for the purpose OF amend
ing is articles of association. and for tho
transaction of such other business as
may properly come before the meeting.
GEORGE l.. WAKEFIELD. Cashier.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-12-12

TITO THE STOCKHOLDERS OF TIE
WASHINGTON FERTILIZER
COMPANY. The annual meeting of
the stockholders of this company. for
the election OF officers and for The trans
action OF such other business rs may
come before the mecting, will be held
ut the general Office ol the Company,
No lgS South Roy al street. Alexandria.
Va. 1T the hour of II Il. m, "Wednesday.
tn. thirteenth day Of December. 1911.
JOHN i. WILKINS, President,
II. STIDH y NJ Secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-12-12
CLASSIFIED ADS.

Advertisements in the
4 l. L Y A n D r l a G A
IETTE addressed TO some
name or nuIp Der. in care OF
the Gazette, are not tho nd
vertisements Of this paper
but of various advertisers
who for personal reasons do
not desire that their names
or addresses be known.
The Gazette cannot di-
yulge any information re-
garding these ads (other
Than that which they con-
tain) such information being
confidential.
Readers OF the Gazette dc
string further information,
or an interview, should ad-
dress Il communication to
the name or number given
and mail or send same TO
this Office ana it will. lbe
given To The advertiser.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-12-12
Alexandria. IA Dec. 5. 1911

Alexandria. Va. Dee, s. 1911
The annual meeting Of the StockhoId-
ers Of the Charlottesville and Rapidan
Railroad Company will he held 1T the
Office Of the Company in alexandria.
Virginia, on Wednesday. December ~,
1911. ut ten o'clock a. m. for the purpose
of clccting Directors and tr:insacling
such other business rs may como before
the meeting.
II. ID. LANDLORD, Secretary.
deco l2t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-12-12
TaiTiiisss Gentier-.-

- TIC S@.E;.S; 6cnooi teachers ex.
perience the only kind of a dentist
she had ever known was man who
pulled or repaired teeth, so when the
nice little girl in her class said her
father was a dentist the teacher con-
cluded to patronize him. She knew his
address and called one day with
nerves braced for treatment of an I'M
sound tooth She was shown into a
small workshop. whose sides were
lined with big grandfather clocks.
DENTIST" the man exclaimed.
Great Scott, no; I'm clock member.
but | know how the kid came to make
the mistake. People in this trade al
ways call the fellow who makes a spe.
cialty of tinkering with grandfather
slocks a dentist The wheels of most
grandfather clocks OF American man.
ufacture are made of wood, and when
the clock stops the wornout teeth
have to be removed from the wheel
and sound teeth put in. SO really
do work with teeth and deserve the
name of dentist"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-12-12
For SALE.
t'Sit RENT

TOR RENT. - one single room. and
Z one double room. for rent with
board. iii Cameron street. 50 Il month
for the single room: S1T, Il month for the
double room. Also Il charming bed
room in another house near by and
meals taken with me. II. L. RAMSA i.
dccl wv
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-12-12
German Trace Advancement.

At one time the county of lanca-
shire, in England. produced practically
ell the sulphuric acid in the world.
The commercial development in Ger.
many and other foreign countries of a
special process Of manufacture, origi-
nally invented by an Englishman, has
lost this trade to England. Similarly,
the working out by Germans of a
method of making artificial indigo has
already revolutionized the indigo bust
ness and bids fair also to revolution.
lie the cotton dyeing industry. Four
fifths of all the dyes used in the world
are made IN Germany.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-12-12
W AN1tij.

A young LADY. stcnO-
w graphic and Typewriter. Address
Box J. Gazette Office.
drcT st
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-12-12

YOUNG LADY desires position as
4 Stenosrapher anu Typewriter.
Experienced and can furnish excellent
recommendations rcsircs TO work in
Alexandria. Address "a. C.. care Ash
tons Pharmacy, King and Henry street.
dccll u
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-12-12

N6TANTED-CLEA WHITE. RAGS,
w cents per pound. GIL. Rarney
& Son. lJ3 S. Royal ST. nov 10 Il
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-12-12

second story roors.
ID with good table board, with ali
modern convcnicnccs. terms reasonable.
Apply 10 north Columbus street.
declI Sc
The Owyhee nugget. ([Silver City], Idaho) 1905-1984, 1911-09-28

Former Resident of Silver City
dies at Mountainhome.

MOUNTAINHOME, Sept 3. - John
Mitchell, an old timer in this section,
died at his home today from Bright's
disease, aged GA years. He was born in
Wales, being babe in arms when his
parents came to this country. He went
to Silver City in 1864, being at that time
but II years old. He has spent his en-
tire life since that time In Silver City,
Bruneau or Mountainhome.
He was twice married, his first wife
being Belle Pence, niece of John and
Arthur Pence of this city. In 1881 he
was married to Myra Umbenhour. He
leaves his wife and daughter, Belle, by
his first wife, two daughters, zetta and
Gene, and a son, Shannon. by his second
wife.
Mr.. Mitchell was a Mason in good
standing, and the funeral services, which
will be held at O'Clock Tuesday, will be
under the supervision of that order.
Seventeen years ago Mr.. Mitchell was
proprietor Of the general store at Bruneau,
and owned the IT. and Robinson ranch
es at Bruneau, and also the Mitchell
ranch, part Of which is now the site of
Mountainhome.
The Owyhee nugget. ([Silver City], Idaho) 1905-1984, 1911-09-28
A Few Choice Bargains
The State Line Ranch.

This Of the best places the country X
of the Of Jordan Valley Creek
l2O being Oregon Idaho38O all decided
land with individual right complete system dtches
amply sufficient gate every meadow con-
sisting Of native timothy bronze grass
Over $50 hay has been annually 20
grain 10 potatoes planted orchard part
Of which in bearing 40 cleared that
vaed and the balance pasture land pro-
tected from feeding range
north and south.
The entire place is enclosed by with several
fences Fine dwelling barn. gram
store and other outbuidng moving machines
hay derrick and fork hayake buck
machinery.
Price $4,000 $1,000 down. balance on easy terms per cent
The Owyhee nugget. ([Silver City], Idaho) 1905-1984, 1911-09-28
An so Acre Hay Ranch.

All in wild meadow; easily irgated rights
cuts 300 tons of hay annually. Price, $4,000
The Owyhee nugget. ([Silver City], Idaho) 1905-1984, 1911-09-28

The Nugget shop, being well equipped
with good line Of display type of differ
ent kinds, is now more capable than ever
to take care Of your iobwork. We have
full line Of the best printers material,
and guarantee satisfaction. Bring in your
orders and give us a trial.
The Owyhee nugget. ([Silver City], Idaho) 1905-1984, 1911-09-28

Gentlemen This is just the time to
order your suit for Thanksgiving Call and
examine my fall line of samples. Made
to your measure suits $ls and up
Cleaning, pressing and repairing done at
w. J. Gibson's Tailor Shop opposite the
telephone office W. J. GIBSON, Tailor
The Owyhee nugget. ([Silver City], Idaho) 1905-1984, 1911-09-28
COMMISSIONERS PROCEEDINGS.
Silver City. Idaho.
Monday, september Ice, I9ll.


Monday, September 18th, 1911.
The Board Of County Commissioners
Of Owyhee County, Idaho, met, at the
office Of the Clerk thereof in Silver City,
the county seat Of said Coanty, at ten
O'Clock a. M, for the purpose Of fixing
the Tax Levy Of Owyhee County, Idaho,
for the year 1911, pursuant to the pro-
visions Of the Revised Codes Of Idaho,
and the amendments thereto.
Present: @. H. Crete, Chairman, r.
J. Clifford, Commissioner, and J. S. st
Clair, Clerk.
The following proceedings were had
to-wit:
Whereupon, the Board proceeded TO
fix the tax eavy Of Owyhee County,
Idaho, for the year 1911, and after due
deliberation thereon,
1t is ordered that the tax lew for
Owyhee County, Idaho, for the year
1911 on each one hundred dollars in val
uation be fixed as follows, to-wit:
On Public Building Endowment
ruhd ....- go. ................S .O2
On General Interest and Sinking
Fund -. ...,.............. .06
On State General Fund .... .82
40
On Current Expense 1911, Fund .65
On General School Fund Il. 40
On Bond Tax & Sinking Fund. .15
On Road Fund .. TX
On Warrant Redemption Fund. 20
On Mountainhome Wagon Bridge
ulu $500. 49, Id
The Owyhee nugget. ([Silver City], Idaho) 1905-1984, 1911-09-28

We take this means Of telling the pub
lie that Geo. R. Sweeney, OF DeLamar,
has the best tailor-made ready-to-wear
clothing that can be had and at prices
hat are so low that it viii astonish you.
The Owyhee nugget. ([Silver City], Idaho) 1905-1984, 1911-09-28

Found:-In Silver City, purse con-
tanning sum Of money. Owner can have
same by calling at the Postofice. proving
property, and paying for this notice.
The Owyhee nugget. ([Silver City], Idaho) 1905-1984, 1911-09-28
Total
1910

AObdl HI
Whereupon, in conformity with Sec
ton 1901 of the Revised Codes Of Idaho
there is hereby levied a special tax Of
one-half mill on the dollar Of the asses
sed valuation of all horses, cattle, goats.
mules, asses, and swine, and four mills
on the dollar of the assessed valuation
Of all sheep, within Owyhee County
such fund to be placed in and to consti-
tute fund to be known as the Preda-
tory Animal Fund.
Whereupon, in conformity with Sec
ton 1906 Of the Revised Codes of Idaho.
there is hereby levied special tax Of
three-fourths Of one mill on the dollar
OF the assessed valuation of all horses
cattle, goats, mules, asses and swine !:
and three mills on the dollar of the asses
sed valuation of all sheep, within owv-
hee County; such tax to be placed in
and to constitute fund to be known as
the Live Stock Sanitary Fund.
Whereupon, it is ordered that the
Road Poll Tax for the year 1912 be and
the same is hereby fixed at the sum of
$500
Whereupon, it is ordered that this
Board do now adjourn, sine die.
CHAs. H. CRETE,
A''est' Chairman
J. S. St. CLAIR, Clerk.
The Owyhee nugget. ([Silver City], Idaho) 1905-1984, 1911-09-28

If you want to be happy send US two
dollars and NUGGET will be delivered to
you every week for one year.
The Owyhee nugget. ([Silver City], Idaho) 1905-1984, 1911-09-28
Notice of Sale OF Animals 10
Satisfy Lien

Notice is hereby given that on Oct. 9Th
1911 at O'Clock p. NJ. at the Stone
House Ranch on Jordan Creek, Owyhee
County, Idaho, there will be offered for
sale and sold to the highest bidder for
cash payable at close of sale:
Three black horses branded with
Diamond ", thu. xI,''1 On left shout
der; one Of which is a saddle horse and
the others work horses.
This sale is made to satisfy lien for
feed and caring Sor said animals. The
amount of the lien for board and caring
for said animals to date Of sale is $72.
The above described horses will be
sold to satisfy said bill and costs.
JOE NEWELL.
Dated September 10Th 1911.
JACK SToDDARD, Owner.
First pub. Sept. 81, 1911.
Last pub. Sept. %, 1911.
The Owyhee nugget. ([Silver City], Idaho) 1905-1984, 1911-09-28

reports we're considered by the Board
and ordered filed with the Clerk.
Whereupon, it is ordered that this
Board do now adjourn sine die.
c. H. CRETE,
Attest: Chairman.
. ]. S. ST. CLAIR, Clerk.
The Owyhee nugget. ([Silver City], Idaho) 1905-1984, 1911-09-28
silver CITY. Idaho.
Monday. September III

Monday, September 18th, 1911.
Pursuant to Section s82a, OF the Polit-
ical Code Of the State of Idaho, which
make it the duty of the County Commits
sioners to personally visit and inspect
all roads and highways in the Commits
sioner's district from which they were
elected, and to report thereon on the
second Monday of May and September
obeach year,
The Board of County Commissioners
Of owyhee County, Idaho, met at the
Office of the Clerk thereof in Silver City,
the county seat of said county, at ten
o'clock a. m.
Present: Chas. H. Crete, Chair
man, R. y. Clifford, Commissioner, and
]. S. st Clair, Clerk.
The following proceedings were had,
to-wit:
Whereupon, Chas. H. Crete and R. J.
Clifford. County Commissioners, pre-
scented to the Board written reports,
showing the condition of the public
roads and highways in County Commits
sioners' Districts Nos. and of Owyhee
County, Idaho, respectively, and the
work being performed thereon, which
The Owyhee nugget. ([Silver City], Idaho) 1905-1984, 1911-09-28
Idaho and Oregon
REAL ESTATE
and MINES
| Have

CHOICE FARM LANDS for Sale on Easy Terms In
proved and Unimproved Stock Ranches; Hay and Grain
Farms and Fruit Lands OF any size to suit purchaser
Developed and partly developed Mining Properties that
are Excellent Investments.
The Owyhee nugget. ([Silver City], Idaho) 1905-1984, 1911-09-28

The Canadian government did
not take kindly to "Taft Dope. "
The Owyhee nugget. ([Silver City], Idaho) 1905-1984, 1911-09-28

Send US two dollars today and we will
send you the Nugget one year.
The Owyhee nugget. ([Silver City], Idaho) 1905-1984, 1911-09-28
100 Acre Relinquishment.

Here the chance Of your life for improved
which Homestead other right This place
we'll improved with good house, barn, Improvements
personal property that is included worth than price asked
Good meadow Of Redtop Timothy Bronze Grass Alfalfa
acres il cultivation Good grain land excellent location
orchard; best the West individual rights
School near by. snap. Price, $4,000 Easy terms
The Owyhee nugget. ([Silver City], Idaho) 1905-1984, 1911-09-28
$50 Acre Stock Ranch.

This ranch comprises places
large amount Of both winter ambing
ground in the springs
BY Raises superior quality alfalfa grain
Of alfalfa seed Can be produce
annually Two good variety
men of berries and hrubbery all kinds miles
ing stone house cellars outbudngs
extra good irrgang tches raising
water power gasoline engine pump No water
pay owyhee river in the
midst range in the United States Good power site for
generating electric power. Price, $4,000
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-01-15

THURSDAY and Friday Of this week the
Nebraska Lumber Dealers association and
the Nebraska Lumbermen's Mutual lnsur-
ance association will hold joint sessions at
the Hotel Rome auditorium. At the same
time the Concatenated order OF Hoo-Hoos
will be doing things around the edges On
Friday evening the Hoo-Hoos viii hold
their famous session on the roof" 1t is
announced that the supreme nine have
urged the women be admitted to this SEES
sion to add brightness to the usually SOL
emn event.
Besides the business matters that will en-
gage their attention, the lumbermen will
take several recesses for enlivenment and
pure pleasure. In the line of business will
be addresses by Arthur L. Holmes, former
secretary Of the Michigan Retail Lumber
mems association and now editor Of a
paper devoted to the trade; and Messrs.
G. c. startup and f. II. schafer Of Seat
tie. F. A. Good Of Cowles, Neb., is down
for an address on Bright Spots" at the
Thursday afternoon session.
w l. holland member OF the lower
house Of the Minnesota legislature, will
give readings and representations at both
morning and afternoon sessions Thursday
Mr. holland is as full Of fun and happy
philosophy as a sawlog is Of sawdust, ano
as he comes from great numbering center
his stories and other stunts are expected
to have the proper flavor.
Thursday evening the lumbermen will be
entertained by the Commercial club. FFi-
day evening Mel Eaton Of Lincoln, the vice
gerent shark for Nebraska of the Hop
Hoos, will have charge Of the session for
entertainment purposes only and when al
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-01-15
THOUSANDS FOR CHARITIES
Expenditures by Association over Sir
thousand DOIIafs--SmaII Bal
nnce in Treasury.

More than 1900 in ash.donations was re-
ceived by &the- Associated Charities for
relief work during the fiscal year which
ended September 30, according to the an
nusl report, which, was made public satur-
day morning '-''
To be exact AOs2.75 was contributed
The entire receipts for the year were
t6,6s2.SS. which includes $3.50 from Douglas
county, $40 from the city council of South
Omaha and 1917 from the Industrial depart
ment. -g'f- '.N''.
The expenditures for the year amounted
TO 50, 600. 81, which leaves balance Of SAL .7s
in the treasury The expenditures include
all work done in the Omaha, South Omaha
offices and the Industrial school.
During the year 26l4 families were pro-
vided for, 1907 being new. The total num-
Der OF cases handled during the year was
6,2O9 of which 1906 called at the offices,
Copies OF the report will be sent to each
contributor during the year. other copies
may be obtained by request to Miss Ida "
Jontz.s secretary, either by telephone or
mail ~
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-01-15

the noise has subsidized will lead the way
to the banquet hall. 1t is the intention to
sit down to the tables at 10 o'clock sharp.
Delegates at this convention will repre-
sent a large proportion of the $50 lumber
yards in Nebraska, and will also represent
a very large financial interest of the state.
Secretary Critchfield estimates that It re-
quires an average capital of about $4,000
per yard to do the retail lumber business
Of Nebraska.
All meetings are open, and everybody in
terested in the business is invited to attend
the sessions
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-01-15
Jerry's Letter is
/; Not in Archives
Protest Of Mr.. Howard Against Treat.
ment Accorded is Received,
but Not Filed

silence did not moan consent In tho meet
ing OF the Board Of County Commissioners
Saturday morning. when John c. Lynch
the lone republican on the board, faoNed
that Jerry Towards letter roasting the
democratic members for playing him false
DO handsomely enErossed. s'>
The incident Of the reception OF Mr..
Howards communication. was all that
seyeu the board from. falling into the class
Of duh. gray things. When Henry Ostrom,
clerk OF the board, reaehed the communi-
cation, In which Mr.. Howard refuses the
position OF night Waterman at the county
hospital Commissioner Lynch moved that
the letter be read. Commissioner Elsasser
seconded the motion. and Commissioner
Pickard. temporarily in the chair ordered
It read. More than little smiling was
done as the letter. telling how the, board
first promised Howard the position OF
superintendent Of the county building, ana
later on request Of Mayor Jim Dahlman.
gave him the hospital job, was read. II
closed with a statement. that Mr.. Howard
] contemplates running for sheriff.
| Mr. Lynch moved. that the letter be
spread in full on the minutes Of the board
and treated as was the resolution eulogiz-
.ng Bruning.
Silence so thick that It could be sliced
up like cold veal loaf followed
There being no second, the motion is
not before the house" said Chairman Pre-
Tenn Pickard. and the incident was closed
The board allowed the usual claims can
celled some tax assessments in cases Of
double, taxation and transacted other rou
tine business
Bids for county printing supplies proved
50 to Nv per cent lower than. those Of las
year. Bids on stationery envelopes anC
similar supplies were 30 TO 81 per cen
lower, while those on blank books, ledger
and the like in some cases were as higl
as 200 per cent lower
The board deferred until next Saturda.
action on the question whether or not Au
gust Woolf shall be granted license L
conduct a saloon in Dundee precinct.