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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1912-08-16
SYNOPSIS

Jack Keith, q ViTgSnian, now q Dor
der plainsman, is riding along the Santa
Fe trail on the lookout for roaming war
parties OF savages. He notices a camp
fire at distance and then sees a team
attached TO a wagon and at full gallop
pursU0f by men on ponies. When Keith
reaches the wagon the raiders have mass
the victims finding papers and a locket
with a woman's portrait. He resolves to
hunt down the murderers Keith Is ar
rested at Carson City, charged with the
murder. his RccuseT being a rufflan named
Black Bart He goes to Jail fully realiz-
Ing the peril of swift border justice. A
companion in his cell is negro, who
tells him he is Neb and that he knew the
Keith family back in Virginia. Neb says
one of the murdered men was John
Sibley. the other Gen. Willis Waite, for
merly an officer in the Confederate army.
The plainsman and Neb escape from the
cell. and later the two fugitives become
lost IN the sand desert They come upon
81 cabin and find its lone occupant to be q
young girl whom Keith recognizes as a
singer he saw at Carson City. The girl
a brother who had deserted from the
army. A Mr. Hawley induced her to
come to the cabin while he sought to To-
cate her brother. Hawley appears and
Keith in hiding recognizes him as Black
Bart. Hawley tries to make love to the
girl. There Is terrific battle in the
darkened room In which Keith overcomes
Black Bart Horses are appropriated and
the girl who says that her name Is Hope,
joins in the escape. Keith explains his
situation and the fugitives make for Fort
Iarned, where the girl is left with the
hotel landlady. Miss Hope tells that she
Ia the daughter of General Waite.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1912-08-16
ECZEMA BROKE OUT ON FACE

Is Hancock ST., Newburyport, Mass.
81 was troubled with eczema for a
long time. 1t broke out on my face
with a rash. l had to tie my hands
behind my back when l went to bed,
because it itched me so much that
would scratch all night. l could not
sleep nights at all l tried all kinds
Of medicines without relief and
thought could not be cured. One
day l saw the advertisement for Cuti-
cura Soap and Ointment so thought
l would try them. After the first
treatment l could sleep good. l had
not used 1t for more than two or three
days when l soon found relief. l used
Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment
for about a month and was cured en-
tirely," (Signed) Peter Stevens,
March %. 1912.
Cuticura Soap and Ointment sold
throughout the world. Sample of each
free, with 32-p. Skin Book. Address
postcard "Cuticura, Dept L, Boston"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1912-08-16

Puzzled at the unexpected recogni-
ton, yet realizing the friendliness OF
the man. Keith grasped the pudgy fin
gers extended with some cordially.
Don't remember me | s'pose-don't
think you ever saw me-delirious
when came - hate to tell you
what you was talking about-gave
you hypodermic first thing-behaved
well enough though when | dug out
the lead-Minie bullet. badly blunted
hitting the rib-thought you might
die with blood poison-couldn't stay
to see-to damn much to do-evident-
ly didn't though-remember me now?"
mo, only from what you say. You
must have been at General Waites
headquarters"
That's it-charge of Stonewalls
field hospital-just happened to ride
into Waite's camp that night-damn
lucky for you | did-young snip there
wanted to saw the bone-l stopped
that-liked your face-imagined you
might be worth saving-ain't so sure
vi IL NOW, VI yOu NOuluu pe OuI III
this God forsaken country, eating
such grub-my names Fairbain-Jo-
seph Wright Fairbain, M. D.-contract
surgeon for the railroad-working on
the line?"
Keith shook his head, feeling awak-
ening interest In his peculiar com
panion.
mo; Just drifted in here from down
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1912-08-16
HER LITTLE HAND IN HIS
Mr.. Pickles. Explanation as to Reason
Somewhat Oispelled the odor
OF Romance.

Henne and Pecke were two henpeck-
ed married men. The other day they
met, and. after a few casual remarks
concerning the weather, the subject
OF women and unfortunate husbands
was-perhaps NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. To
Henne, however. suddenly came
thoughts of years ago, when he was
happy bachelor, and (unconsciously
Of what Fate had in store for HIM
was walking out" a girl who was,
later on, destined to bring him sor'
row and misery.
Pecke, seeing a "far-away" look in
his companions eyes, inquired the
meaning. Henne retorted dramat-
ically, Il was just then thinking, old
fellow, of those happy days long ago
when l used to hold that girls hand
in mine for hours-when-"
But the equally unfortunate Pecke
suddenly cut his companion short by
exclaiming: why, that's nothingl
Cheer up! Do you know, only yes
terday l held my wife's hand for three
solid hours"
"What?" said the startled Henne.
yes, it's a fact" resumed Pecke,
sorrowfully; and l declare if I'd let
loose she'd have killed me. london
Tit-Bits.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1912-08-16

Just this side the Cimmaron Crossing
out on the Santa Fe trail"
But do you know It was General
Waiter" the mans insistent tone full
of doubt.
Il have no question about It" re-
turned Keith, conclusively. THE man
was Waite's size and general appear
ance, with gray beard, similar to the
one I remember he wore during the
war. He had been scalped, and his
face beaten beyond recognition, but
papers in his pockets were sufficient
to prove his identity. Besides. he and
his companion--s young fellow named
Sibley-were known to have pulled out
two days before from Carson City"
when was this?"
Ten days ago"
Fairbanks lips smiled, the ruddy
coloring sweeping back into his
cheeks.
Damn mo, Keith, you came near
giving me a shock" he said, jerkily.
Shouldn't be so careless-not sure
my hearts Just right-tendency to
apoplexy, too-got to be guarded
against. Now, let me tell you some
thing-maybe you buried some poor
devil out at Cimmaron Crossing-but
1t wasn't Willis Waite. How do
know! Because saw him, and talked
with him yesterday-damn me, II
didn't, right here in this town."
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1912-08-16
Classified Mall.

Good morning" the young woman
said as she stepped to the window at
the post office. "Is thers q letter for
me today?'
III look" the clerk answered.
The young woman blushed a little.
and she added, tits business letter. d"
The man inside the window took up
a handful OF letters and looked them
over hastily. Then he informed the
customer that there was nothing for
her; and with great disappoin ment
depicted on her lovely features. she
went away. In Eve minutes she was
back agsin--this time blushing more
furiously than before.
II deceived you." she stammered.
TIT wasn't business letter | was
expecting. Will you please see II
there Is something for me among tia
love lettsrsT"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1912-08-16

head; his nose wide but stubby, and
chin massive. Apparently he was be-
tween forty and fifty years of age, ex-
ceedingly we'll dressed, his gray eyes
shrewd and full of a grim humor.
Keith observed all this In a glance,
becoming aware at the same time that
his neighbor was apparently studying
him also. The latter broke silence
with quick. jerky utterance. which
seemed to peculiarly fit his personal
appearance,
Damn it all-know you, sir-sure
debut for life Of me can't tell
where"
Keith stared across at him more
searchingly, and replied, rather in
differently:
Probably a mistake then, as have
40 recollection of your face"
Never made mistake, sir-never
forget face" the other snapped with
some show Of indignation, his hands
now clasped on the table, one stubby
forefnger pointed, as he leaned for
ward Don't tell me-Ive seen you
somewhere-no, not a word-don't
even tell me your name-I'm going to
think of It,"
Keith smiled, not unwilling to humor
the mans eccentricity, and returned to
his meal, with only an occasional in
quiring glance across the table. The
| other sat and stared at him, his
heavy eyebrows wrinkled as he strug,
gled to awaken memory. The younger
man had begun on his pie when the
face opposite suddenly cleared.
Damn me, I've got it-hell. yes:
hospital Observation-Disclosures i'm
bedded under third rib--ordinary case
that's why / forgot-clear as mud
now-get the name in q nntnute-C Cap
tain--Captain Keith-thats tt--ahake
| hands"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1912-08-16

on the Arkansas" he explained brief.
ly. did you know General Waite
was dead? ?"
The Doctors ruddy face whitened.
Dead willis Waite dead?" he re-
peated. What do you mean, sir? Are
you sure? When?"
81 ought to be sure; | buried him
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1912-08-16
More lime Needed.

You must get three weeks vaca-
ton this year"
"Why?"
Two weeks aren't enough
They're all can get"
Il don't care. You've got to have
three. Last year had to come home
with two new dresses that | hadn't
had time to wear"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1912-08-16
The T est.

Madge-I refused Jack eight times
before anally saying yes"
EtLel-Why did you change your
mind?
Madge-I didn't. | was merely see
ing If he would change his.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1912-08-16
Caricatures on the Stage

gentleman nor an American It Ii
true he no longer calculates by
gosh" or Il calculate" but he con-
tinues to be caricature, and q bad
caricature at that
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1912-08-16
Homely PHILOSOPHY.

"'After all, it isn't always those with
the loudest voices that have the best
things to say, said the little brown
hen"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1912-08-16

One way to lose a friend is to en-
gage in political argument
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1912-08-16
The Worst.

He-I shouldn't marry unless the
woman was my exact opposite.
She-You'H never find so perfect O
being as that!
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1912-08-16
lvypoisOn quickly
healed by ResinoI

Ivy or oak poison, sunburn,
heat rashes, insect bites, and
other annoying hot weather skim
troubles are instantly relieved
aud quickly healed by ResinoI
Ointment and warm baths with
Resinol Soap.
Mr. Edgar A. Norris, of Unionville, Md,
writes, May ., 1912: Every summer get
ivy-pOison I have suffered awfuly, can
not sleep and almost go wild with itching
and pain. The worst places get perfectly
raw. have tried dozens of remedies that
had no effect. Last summer had a severe
case, and tried Resinol Ointment. I found
it the very thing 1t not only is soothing
and stops that awful itching, but it heals
rapidly. was soon rid of the trouble"
Sample freei R Rs:lPSi . siG sl n sH9
are also most effec-
tive for eczema, baby rashes and chafings,
bad compilations, daudruf, and falling
hair. Your druggist sells them, but for
generous free samples Of each, write to
Dept. l0K, Resinol Chem. Co. Baltimore, Md.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1912-08-16
Letter from Miss Grace Dodds, Bethlehem, NH

For 80 years Lydia Il. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound has been the standard remedy for fe-
male ills. No one sick with wOman's ailments
does justice to herself who will not try this fa-
nous medicine, made from roots and herbs, it
has restored so many suffering women to health.
Flp All these testimonials genuine and
9S truthful. The original of each came TO entirely
unsolicited They sincere expressions of gratitude for
actual benefits received from the medicine
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1912-08-16
These SIX LETTERS
From New England Women
Prove that Lydia e. Pinkhar's Vegetable Conn
pound Does Restore the Health of Aiing Women

Boston, Mass through the Change of Life suffered
from hemorrhages sometimes lasting and could nothing
check them began taking
(abet form) Tuesday and the following Saturday the
stopped taken them regularly steadily
gaining.
81 certainly think that troubled should
your Compound Tablets faithful trial. and they will find
GEORGE JUDY, s02 Fifth Street, Boston,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1912-08-16
Letter from Mrs. Julia King, Phen

Phoenix R"I worked mill the
old until had been married and think that caused bad
ings had left hip that
back and sometimes would have lie in bed for three days.
not able to do houseworL
Lydia Pinkham Vegetable Compound has helped wonderfully
letter
glad to do anything within to recommend
JULIA KING, Box 2s2, Phoenix RI
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1912-08-16
Letter from Mrs. Eta Donovan, WiIlinantic, Conr

Wimanc five suffered untold from female
troubles
ton Il impossible for walk stairs without stopping the
was all run down in
81 three something
benefit
said
health taking Lydia E. Pnkhams
would taking
other treatment advised restored health
ETA DONOVAN 762 Main Street, Wilimantic, Conn.
Letter from Mrs. Winfield Dana, Augusta, Me.
Augusta MeLyd Pnkhams Vegetable Compound the
bacache, headache
perfectly week.-Mrs. WINFIELD DANA RID No. Augusta, Me-
Letter from Mrs. j. A. Thompson, Newport, VT.
VII thank for great
Vegetable bottles it did
for wreck when began taking it. shall always
Newport Center, Vermont
Letter from Miss Grace Dodds, Bethlehem, NH.
Bethlehem NH" By working hard washing
lifting baskets of Clothes
in bed every month.
This last Spring mother Lydia Pnkiams
pound for me- and already feel like another girl regular and do
the that did, will tell all
friends what the Compound doing for Oracle DoDDs
Box Bethl chem. NH
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-08-01
Will soon Start
!: WORK ON BIG BLOCK
Wittenberg Wisconsin Man and Sons
o Travel To This City In An Auto
Il Crops Fine Along the Way

Therwald Jacobson and sons Of
Wittenterg, Wis, arrived in Minot
Monday in their Buick, having trav-
eled distance OF about Z thousand
miles. At Grove City, Mimi, they
we're Joined BY F. W. Carlson, bro
Their Of John Carlson Of this city,
who will visit here two weeks. Mr..
Carlson worked at the jacobson
hardware store in Minot ten years
ago, but had not seen the city since,
and there were many surprises
awaiting him.
Mr.. jacobson will remain In Mtnot
until fall and will begin at once the
erection Of mammoth business
block at the corner Of Second and
Reishus streets, the basement FOR
which was completed last rear.
All along the way. he states ne
crops are excellent.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-08-01
lternationai Believes II Will Be Able
To Supply the Farmers-0ea'ers
Should Distribute Il Well

c.. Fl. McManus, manager Of the
International Harvester Co. has re.
turned from the east where he went
to make arrangements for : seveal
more car loads of binder Irvine.
While the prison Irvine factories have
shut down, the International plant is
running night and day and hopes to
supply the trade.
"Give me until the 10th of August
Mr.. McManus stated land | think
can handle the Irvine business of the
northwest to the satisfaction of all.
So many of the farmers want to take
out Of their entire seasons supply
at once. They should not do that.
Give the other fellow a show. Deal
ers should discourage this and urge
the farmers 10 take just enough to
carry them thru the early harvest.
In that way, al! can be supplied and
luC 4dOCO1l CS Will 6Ot OuL ChO ACoC Ill
time for the late harvest. The Inter
national is doing everything possible
to get Irvine for the farmers. We
even bought the output of the Mich
igan prison Irvine plant.
Kansas and South Dakota, as we'll
as this state and Minnesota, are re
quiring more Irvine than anticipated
and the cordage factories are run
ming over time to keep up with +he
demand.
The penitentiary twine plant sold
cut it's seasons output by June Is
and since that date has received or
ders for more than the output Of the
plant for the past three seasons
and requests continue to he received
Others than the railroads will he
put to their wits to handle this crop
to Judge from the present indica-
tions. Borrowing cars from other
roads will become necessity if the
crop is handled with much celebrity
and a blockade, similar to that which
existed in Canada last fall, is avert
ed. -...
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-08-01

Billy BENEFITS show appeared at
Springlake Park twice Monday. The
evenings entertainment was very
fair, Icing something out Of the or
binary.
L. W. Toftner has returned from
Minneapolis, having made the journey
to and from that city with his auto.
He found good crops all along the
way. g..
"Nigger'' Lee, one of the old time
riders Of the range, was shot to death
ty an attendant at the jamestown
hospital. The man became so VIC
lent that the attendant shot him in
self defense.
St. Thomas was visited by a disas
'trous hail storm, 81 farmers losing
practically all their crops, besides
Others suffered severe losses.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-08-01
SURREY News

SOhHEY Ne"@
Mrs. Gene Toflemire and sons,
Floyd and Earl, have gone to Plenty
wood, Montana, to visit relatives.
Dave Langhr;dge is laid up with
a lame back. Monta Perry is work
ing for him.
Mr.. Warner has returned from
his trip to Canada. aaa s..as@
Misses Ligbri and Fora Perry went
OF Velva this week to attend teach
ers' institute.
Miss Bessie Cover is clerking in
Mr. Joseph's store.
Albert Rasmussen is home for q
few days helping his father in hay
ing.
A meeting of the citizens and the
railroad commissioners was held last
Thursday evening to talk over the
advisability of moving the depot down
to the junction. We understand the
matter is not definitely settled as
yet. Several cars Of freight have
been shipped out on the new line.
No local work is being done yet.
Earl McAllister hired q stranger
Saturday night to work for him thru
harvesting, and Sunday night while
Mr.. and Mrs. McAllister were at
church the fellow disappeared ri also
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-08-01
Irvine PLANT RUN
ming NIGHT AND DAY

seriously damage the grain. It may
cause some slight injury. There is
red rust apparent in many sections.
In some localities slight damage has
been done by red rust on the heads,
which have turned gray. In Others
there are traces of sun scald or SIN
burn, hut this is not general.
Winter rye and winter wheat has
been cut. Considerable early oats are
in the shock. Early barley is now be-
ing harvested and velvet chaff wheat
is practically all down. The regular
spring wheat harvest will be on next
week.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-08-01
GRAND \ / TRUNK \
IS NEARING
PORTAL
New Line May Connect With Crosby
-BerthoId Line at Some Point in
Burke County

Crosby, N. D., July 29.-The work
of grading on the route of the Grand
Trunk railroad to the boundary line
is going on and is now within ten
miles of the line east of Portal Steel
is being laid at Frobisher about
twenty miles north. Monday a right
Of way agent of the Grand Trunk
came up the branch line from Minot
and left the cars at Niobe, and it is
thought the new line will connect
with the Crosby-Berthold branch at
some point in Burke county.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-08-01
WHITE MAY BUILD THREE
STORY STORAGE HOUSE

This has not Eeen as good q year
Tor the ice cream business as usual,
according to Eldon White, Of the
White Ice Cream Factory, because
the weather has been so cool. How
ever, the factory has been making
more butter than usual and now has
10000 pounds of fine product stored
in Chicago. The company also has
several hundred cases of eggs stored
and will be able to sell at nice
profit. Eggs are now retailing in the
Minot stores for Is cents a dozen
Arrangements are being made to
erect a three story cold storage plant
in this city and the work may be
done this TALL. I. s. AZ
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-08-01
A. B. Dill Will
RESIGN SEPT.
Local Manager Of G N Express Has
Formed Partnership in Coal Bust
ness With J 3 Reed

A. B. Dill, the genial manager Of
the Great Northern Express Co. of
this city, will sever his connections
with that concern to engage in the
coal business, Wholesale and retail,
with j. B. Reed after Sept. 1.
Messrs. Reed and Dill have bought
the business of the Washburn Coal
Co. of this city and will handle in
addition to the North Dakota Ignite,
hard coal and other forms of fue:.
The members of the new firm are
we'll known as two of Minot's best
businessmen.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-08-01

Bids will be received by the Board Of
Educstion of Minot, N. -, up to p.
M, August 18th, 1912, for the furnish
ing and installing of a ventilating sys-
an IN the Central School Building.
'idders to furnish their own plans and
pecitications and certified check for
500 as a guarantee that bidder will
enter contract.
The board reserves the right to reject
any or all bids.
By order Board of Education.
By S. W. NICODEMUS,
Sec'y.
7 Ok
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-08-01
SOUTH OF DEs Laos

Weather fine. Quite a number are
putting up hay.
Ira shatfer and family, Carrie Rob.
erts and Roy Philips spert Sunday
at the W. S. Williams home.
Quite a crowd attended Sunday
school and church Sunday at Rolling
Green.
Ruth Petit spent a few days at the
Eartwell home at Burlington last
week.
: 1t is reported that the telephone
will be ready for use In this locality
in about two weeks.
Elmer Coffey is spending a few
=, days at the E. M. Coffey home.
Mrs. A. v. Rhoads and children
Miss Francis Berlie, Mabel Cusic and
John Werzelie spent Sunday after.
noon at the home Of J. A. Petit.
Miss Phifer is spending a few
days at the home of J. F.. Meyers.
Seth Coffey, Georgia Vance and
Cecil Boman attended the dance in
the hills Saturday nigst.
WE are glad to see Foster Gronir-
ger able to be out again.
Mr.. and Mrs. C.. A. Platt called
at the home of Harry Glispie Sunday
evening.
Orfie Williams and family, Frank
Groninger and wife and Don Davy
and wife spent Sunday at the home
Of J. F. Meyer.
There was a large crowd out to
Sunday school Sunday at the Sum.
mer school house.
There will be an ice cream social
at G. "A. Platt's saturday. Au~
gust third, for the benefit Of Mrs.
Erickson, who lost her husband a
few weeks ago. Everybody invited
Frank Faris and son, Charlie Her.
ring and daughter, Bula came in from
the reservation Tuesday.
H. D. Davy has returned from
Mckenzie county where he has geen
on business.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-08-01
SOME BLACK RUST ..:..
/ HAS Been found
Il ea-.
There are Traces Over the State
! But It Has Come Too Late 70 DO
! ,6er:ous Damage-Regular Wheat
Harvest Will Begin Next Week

!. The next week or ten days Will
be the critical period for the wheat
crop in North Dakota. Grain experts
and dealers are eagerly watching the
Situation. There is the makfngs Of
the greatest crop in the history Of
North Dakota-an It scarcely seems
possible that anything can happen to
prevent the maturity Of the best crop
North Dakotans have ever seen.
In places over the state black rust
has appeared. The experts figure.
however, that It is now too late to
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-08-01

Louis Nohsnik, of Leipzig, N. D.,
was arrested for sending obscene.
matter thru the mail. He declares
that some woman sent him q bad
letter and he sent her a worse one.
Erwin Mostiff, a young man from
Mandan, was killed at Lyon, near
Mandan. He was leaning out Of q
box car watching hot box, when the
train crossed bridge and was
struck and thrown under the train.