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The Glenwood post., 1912-06-01
Sneezinq as an Omen.

The only attention we pay to a
sneeze at the present day is to en-
deavor to get rid of the chill which
causes 1t; but sneeze in the days of
old Greece was a matter of great con.
cern and import
There was then a god of sneezing,
and great undertakings would even
be abandoned If man sneezed at an
inappropriate moment, the act being
looked upon as the oracle of the god
A sneeze between midnight and
noon was looked upon as fortunate
sign, but between noon and midnight
it betokened great misfortune. To
sneeze to your right was lucky; to
the left unlucky. Two or four sneezes
were lucky, one or three very un-
lucky and any undertaking in hand
should if possible be abandoned; more
than four sneezes did not count.
There is a saying in many parts OF
England today: "Once a wish, twice
kiss, three times Letter. four times
something better" If people sneezed
together it was a good sign, particu-
larly If they happened to be discuss
ing business.
The Glenwood post., 1912-06-01
GIRL SWALLOWS LYE

Piqued because her mother remon-
strated with her for keeping her little
niece, her sisters baby, away from
home all afternoon, Beulah Rowden, L
twelve-year-old girl, passed haughtily
and angrily through the house and
swallowed the contents of can of
concentrated lye and then returning
with her mouth bleeding from the effect
of the caustic she remarked that as
no one cared for her she would kin
herself. She was taken at once to the
Glenwood sanitarium where DIR. Crook
is attending her. She may recover, but
her condition is very serious and If
She survives it is said she will always
be a sufferer because of her rash act.
The Glenwood post., 1912-06-01

The Post is prepared to do all kinds
of-job printing at reasonable prices.
The Glenwood post., 1912-06-01

Brush Creek, above Eagle, boasts Of
having the champion fiddler of the
state. 1t is said there will be some
hot contenders for the honor at the
annual Strawberry Carnival to be held
in Glenwood Springs June 81 and %,
when the two whole days will be given
over to free berries, free swimming,
free dancing and scores of other at
fractions. New blood has been in
stilled into the committee and the
committee promises to make the 1912
affair the greatest of them all.
y y y
Did you ever attend an "Old Fid-
dlers' Contest?'' Such a contest will
be one of the features of the Strawber-
ry carnival in Glenwood Springs, June
81 and 90. Violinists are strictly
barred, and only old style, pat-your-
foot-hard sort of fiddler will be en-
tered. Such pieces as "Arkansas Trav-
eler, Forty Miles From Home" and
"Irish Washer Woman" will be exc
euted. Special prizes will be offered
and dozen or more numbers included
in the contest. 1t is mirth maker
and pleasure satisfer.
= y y
Did you ever attend hitching con
test between ladies'? Whatg No?
Well, go to the Glenwood Springs
annual Strawberry carnival and see a
real old fashioned contest. Prizes will
be offered for the lady who can harness
and hitch horse and horses to bug
gy in the shortest time. This attrac-
tion is but one of many being arranged
for the annual Strawberry Carnival at
Gienwood Springs June 81 and %,
when two whole days will be given to
having good time. Free berries the
first day.
The Glenwood post., 1912-06-01
GOES TWENTY YEARS WITHOUT
SEEING A RAILROAD TRAIN

Meeker, Colo, May 29.-After she
had been almost within hearing dis
tance of locomotive whistle for more
than twenty years. during which time
she had never seen or ridden on rail
road train, Mrs. Rebecca Van Cieave
of Meeker left here Sunday for Rifle,
the nearest railroad point, from which
place she will proceed to Idaho to visit
relatives.
Mrs. Van Cleave came here in pral-
rie schooner from Nebraska by the
overland route more than twenty years
ago. This is her first visit to the out
side.
The Glenwood post., 1912-06-01
Amusing Artistic Conceptions.

Many child. as well as some older
persons. has puzzled over that beam"
in the eye Of which the New Testa-
ment speaks. 1t Is not always under
stood that this means beam Of light.
But 1t was left to Solomon Bernard,
in his woodcuts illustrating the Bible,
published at Lyons. in 1858. to pic
ture this beam as one of wood, rectan.
gular in section, and several feet in
length. Then there is the case Of an
English painter who depicted an elab.
crate rainbow. Unfortunately, he
painted 1t wrong side out. But we for.
get amazement at such stupidity in
admiration for the artists magnificent
audacity when we learn that he
charged twenty pounds for repainting
the rainbow colored in accordance
with natures arrangement.
The Glenwood post., 1912-06-01
R1souE DANCE IS PROHIBITED

Grand Junction, May 3l.-ln re
sponse to rumor that a suggestive
dance was to be a feature of the cir
Gus performance here yesterday, Rev.
Elmer V. IIutfer, pastor of the First
Christian church, and Chief of Police
Hutchinson investigated and learned
that dance called "The Little
Egypt dance was to have been exc
cuted after the main circus perform
ance. Warning that punishment would
follow if an attempt to put on the
dance was made, was sufficient to
cause this part of the program to be
omitted.
The Glenwood post., 1912-06-01
FOOT CRUSHED UNDER WHEEL

Craig, Colo, May 29.-Former Sur
veyor William L. Lewis was injured
three miles west of here yesterday
when heavily loaded stage coach
passed over one of his feet. He ives
with party of officials of the Elk
River Irrigation and Construction
company, who were looking over the
territory the concern proposes to il
rigate, and he attempted to get into
the coach while it was going. The
hind wheel of the vehicle passed over
Lewis foot crushing a number OF
bones. The party left for Denver last
night.
The Glenwood post., 1912-06-01

Strawberry Carnival at Glenwood
Springs June 81 and %. New blood
has been instilled into the committees
and scores of special attractions have
been arranged for the two days of fun,
frolc and feasting. Don't forget the
date, June 81 and 90, when you can
hold the annual reunion with your
friends in the hot water town.
The Glenwood post., 1912-06-01
Trouble Ahead.

'Do you know that the average man
drinks enough beer in the course of
his life to float a battleship"
"No. Does he?"
"Statisticians have found that he
does"
I'm sorry"
"Ah. it is good to hear you say that.
I hope you will. now that you realize
how great this waste is, give up the
habit"
mo. I amt got any idea Of doin'
that, but l don't see how we're goin'
to be able to keep on drinkin' enough
to float battleships If they make their
blamed old Dreadnoughts much big
GER"
The Glenwood post., 1912-06-01

j. l.. Cochran of Rifle was transact
ing business in Glenwood last Satur-
day and very properly called at this
office and left couple of silver discs
in return for which he expects the
Post to visit him weekly during the
year 1912. Although 10 years of age
Judge Cochran is as spry as kitten
and enjoys life to the limit. He says
he lives in one Of the very best towns
in the best state in the Union and,
surrounded by his family and congen-
The judge radiates optimism wherever
he goes and makes those with whom
he comes in contact feel that life is
really worth the living-and so it is
if we live it right.
Glenwood Springs annual Strawberry
Day, which in the past has lasted but
one day, will include two full days
this year. The dates decided upon are
June Il ana u. fTee berries, 1fee
dancing, free swimming and scores of
special attractions are sure to please
all who attend this annual carnival.
The big free berries feast will be
given June 81 at Glenwood Springs. in
addition, scores of amusements have
been arranged for June %, this year S
Strawberry Carnival extending over
two full days, Friday and Saturday,
June 81 and %.
"Turned over a new lcaf.' That is
the way Glenwood Springs folks ex-
press it when speaking of the manner
in which they will celebrate their an
nual Strawberry Carnival June 81 and
%. New blood has been instilled into
the committees and special attractions
enough to occupy every minute of the
two days have been contracted.
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1912-04-19
The
by JAHES OLIVER
cNlninl Observation-Disclosures

PROLOGUE -.
A face. beautiful and clearcut
cs a cameo, seen in the simmer
ing starlight-afa face oiluring and
half pleading - is the magnet
that draws Jack Rowland. sngi-
neer. into a series of thrilling.
absorbing and interest gripping
adventures in arctic wilds. where
beneath the light of the aurora
borealis a strange vengeance is
planned, where mysterious plot
tiers encompass him. whers ossos-
sins lie in wait along the danger
trail.
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1912-04-19

Van Horn. president of the greatest
engineering company on the continent.
'HOwland. we've decided to put you
In charge Of the building Of the Hud-
son Bay railroad. It's one Of the wild
est Jobs we've ever had, and firegson
Ind Thorne don't seem to catch on.
They're bridge builders and moi wilder
men. We've got to lay a single
line of steel through 300 miles of the
widest country in North America. ana
from this hour your motto Is DC 1t or
bnst- You a report at LIE Pas as
soon as you get your traps together"
Those words had broken the slave
dom for Rowland. He had been fight
ing for an opportunity. and 70 that
the opportunity had come be was sure
that he would succeed. Swiftly. With
his hands thrust deep in his pockets,
he walked down the one main street
Of Prince Albert. putting out odorous
clouds Of smoke from his cigar. every
fiber in him tingling with the new Joy
that had come into his life. Another
night would see him in LIE Pas. the lit
tie outpost sixty miles farther east on
the Saskatchewan. Then a hundred
miles by dog sledge and he would be
in the big wilderness camp where 300
men were already at work clearing a
way to the great bay to the north
What z glorious achievement that road
would be-! 1t would remain for all
times as a cenotaph to his ability. his
courage and indomitable persistence.
1t was past 9 o'clock when Rowland
entered the little old Winsor hotel.
The big room. through the windows OF
which he could look out on the street
and across the frozen Saskatchewan.
was almost empty. In n corner. part
" shrouded in gloom. sat q, half breed
trapper who had come In that day
from the Lac la RonRe country. and at
his feet crouched one Of his wolfsh
sledge dogs. Both were widea wake
and stared c~uriously at Rowland as he
came In. In front Of the two large
windows sat half a dozen men az silent
a. the half breed. clad In moccastni
and thick caribou skin coatA.
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1912-04-19

ALL IoA1 ~ oAW WAo AnD EAO0
Feeling in his pocket for a cigar.
Rowland seated himself before q OF
the windows and pro6ered It to o Of
the men,.
-You smoker be- asked companion
ably.
Il was born in q wtgwam." said the
MAJ slowly, taking the cigar. THANK
you"
The clerk tells me you are from Lac
Balm. That's q good distance north.
isn't itr'
Pour hundred miles," replied the
man with quiet terseness. We're on
the edge Of the Barren lands"
"Whewr Rowland shrugged his
shoulders. Then he volunteered. I'm
going north myself tomorrow"
POST manY'
"No; engineer. I'm putting through
the Hudson Bay railroad"
He spoke the words quite clearly.
and as they fell from his lips the half
breed. partly concealed in the gloom
behind him. Strengthened with the alert
quickness Of a cat. he leaned for
ward eagerly. his black eyes cleaning.
and then rose softly from his seat. His
moccasined feet made no sound as he
came up behind Rowland. For a mo-
ment the %upturned eyes of he young
engineer met those Of the half breed.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1912-01-26
PRACTICAL HELP FOR POOR
Man Undoubtedly Had Great Scheme
Although There Was a Slight
Obstacle In the Way.

In the den which opened of the Nv
ing room the mar was roaring SOUL
fully his own modernized version OF
an old song, IF l had but ten millions
a year, CATER Green. If l had but ten
millions a year"
What would you do with IT, his
sister interrupted, less for purposes
Of IL formation than in pursuit of quiet.
"On, thing, anyhow, Sis" he broke
OF with unexpected earnestness. ia
establish a system Of free laundries
for the pc )r. New Workers are
derfully clean people, all things con-
sidered. bu: you can't get around much
without re llizing that more laundry
work and bathing would be an I'M
mense benefit in some DIRECTIONS"
But how would you manage II!
Who would be the b~enef1ciaries? How
could you Disseminated"
AL that would have to be consld-
cred, of course. Now, you work OUT
! the details, Sis, and I'll go out and try
to scrape up the ten millions" New
York Press.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1912-01-26
CUT JOKER'S THROAT.
Youth Who Scoffed at Gloveless Man
NAV Die.

Meridian.-As a result of an alterea-
ton over a mere jest on the streets OF
Meridian junction, a small station SIN
miles west of here, Oscar Clark, a man
of forty-five years, with a wife ana
five children, and Albert New, a young
ma nof twenty-five years, came to blows
which resulted in the serious cutting OF
the throat of the latter. News Jugular
veing was almost severed and 'wo ar
teries cut with a pocket knife in the
| hands of Clark, and grave fears are en-
tertained rs to his recovery. Clark is out
under bond of $1,000 to appear before
Justice of the Peace Nichols. New had
been drinking and met Clark upon the
street. New was wearing gloves ana
Clark was not. They began testing and
Clark became angry. likewise New Inc
elder man drew his pocket knife anc
stabbed at New, resulting in his serlou'
iuiury.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1912-01-26
C. S. HOWARD SHOT TO DEATH
BROTHER OF MAN KILLED REPEATS
ACCUSATION.
Coat Lapel on Fire-Dying Statement OF
Walter Belts, Who Was Killed at
Double Springs Repeated.

Starkville.-The largest crowd ever IS
sembled at II justice court was present
at Double SPRINGS to witness the pre-
liminary trial proceedings of c. 5. How
ard, charged with the murder of Walter
Belts, which tragedy was enacted IN
that community during the festivities OF
the pound supper at the residence OF
Duff Norris, over the payment OF a quar-
ter which Howard claimed Belts owed.
The prosecution called DR.. fondren
of Maben as the first witness. He found
two pistol wounds, one on the arm and
another OH the body. He also swore
that a wound on the head was inflicted
with some blunt instrument. His testl
mony YVES corroborated by DR.. Mancili
Beaten and Fired Upon.
Duff Norris, at whose house the trag
edy was enacted, said he witnessed tn
first part of the difficulty. He heard
lick, but had his bach turned when tn
lick was made. AS he turned around n
saw Howard run with ii pistol clutches
in his hand, then heard a shot. Bett
started to run, followed by Howard, wh
was shooting at Belts, but could net tie
whether four or five shots were free
Belts ran about thirty feet and fel
Before Norris arrived on the scene h
met Howard returning with a pistol |
each hand. When he got to Belts, tf
~latter's coat lapel was OF fire.
Ben Aswell, Jr., was present when u
row occurred. He was asked if J
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1912-01-26
RAILROAD EXHIBIT HOUSE.
G. & s. I. and M. N. Will Eerect Agricui.
tural Building.

Hattiesburg.-Cap. j.. T. Jones of Guif'
mort. president of the Gulf and ship
island railroad, has made known his
intentions of erecting a two-story bulid-
ing on the property adjacent to the Ho-
tel Hattiesburg and known as the Fab
acher restaurant property 1t Is further
announced that the Gulf and Ship Island,
the Mississippi Central and the Northern
railroads will lease said building for q
number of years.
The roads propose to use the entire
second floor for exhibiting farm pro
ducts along the lines of the roads
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1912-01-26

Charles H. Sheriff.. minister 10 inc
Argentine Republic. who has been ~
the United. States telling business OF.
ran,zations about the opportunities
to get wealthy from trade with SCUM
America, received a call from a middle,
aged woman who approached hlm IL. IN
a : wester,a city with the statement; !.
am going to assist you in your WORK xo.
yes ~, said Mr.. Sheriff.: g am go,
70 take some Of these lecture
dates off your hands and give she an
myself. : By the way. how much 40
YOU get a night for them?" Mr.. sne,
I'm related with a d%irectness wnlcI
. red cent and paid his expenses Dc :.
sides. well" said the caller ~
great anger, as she flounced to tn as'
doof. 81 thought you were q ouslne
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1912-01-26
An Everyday Creed.

! desire to radiate health, cheerful.
Ness, sincerit.y, calm courage INT good
will. I Wish - live without hate
within, Jealousy. Y a. e. 7 wish
10 be simple be-" O. rural, frank.
clean in nina a1, , .e~r in body, un-
affected, ready to s. DO not know
If SO 1t be, 20 met al men on an alb
solute equality, tb face my obstacle
and meet every di tt'ulty unafraid and
u~nabashed. I wisA others TO live
their lives. too. up TO their highest
fullest and best. To that end l pray
that l may never NEEDLE. dictate, In
terfere, give advice that Is not want
ed. nor assist when my services are
not needed. If I can help people III
do it by giving then q chance to help
themselves, and If can uplift or In
spire. let it be by ample. That Is
to say, ! desire to 1a radiant-to radf
ate life.-Elbert Hubbard.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1912-01-26
CHAPTER XIII.
An Unexpected Meeting.

An Unexpected Meeting.
Keith paused at the landing, look
down into the deserted office, al
pat tempted to return and force
wiley Into a confession Of his pur-
ae 1t was easy for him to con-
We what would be the final result
tnls Interview between the artistic
iaoler and Miss Maclaire. In spite
Inc vague suspicion of evil which
piainsman had implanted within
Woman's mind. the other possessed
advantage, and would certainly
prove 1t. All conditions were de,
aedly In his favor. He merely
Peoed to convince the girl tnat she
y actually the party sought. ant
would 60 forward. playing tn,
lug he desired. believing hersel
q. totally UNCONSCIOUS Of an!
[aua' The very simplicity Of It rem
sso the pot the more dangerous
more difficult to expose. Hawle,
surely been favored by fortune Il
se0Vering this singer who chance'
assemble Hope so remarkably. an
~ az the same time. was In sue
s10'ance as to her own parentagl
would be ready to grasp at
NV, and. once persuaded a. to he
,uu.y and legal rights. could henc'
De trusted implicitly as an all.
"sallzlng all this, and comprehen'
also now easily Hawley would wi
confidence and overcome b
-llne by denouncing him as q fue
s.rom Justice charged with murde
"uptAtion to return and fight
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1912-01-26
Alleged Murderer Escapes.

Lucedale.-One of the most mysterious
and sensational Jail deliveries heard OF
in this part of the state occurred here
when Young Frank Howell, who was
in prison awaiting trial for the murder
of his uncle. The new George county
ia;, is one of the best in the country.
A prisoner once confined within its
walls was considered secure. The struc-
ture is made of re-enforced concrete and
steel, not Il piece of wood having been
used in the construction of the whole
| building.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1912-01-26

also? As her foot touched the land
ing, she saw him, her eyes lighting up
suddenly in recognition. a-waye~e
color flooding her cheeks.
why, Captain Keith" she exclaim-
ed. extending her gloved hand frankly,
you have been to my room. and were
going away. l am SO glad came In
time"
81 hardly thought to meet you" he
replied, retaining her fingers in his
grasp. "WheE did you reach Sheri-
dan?"
only last night. l had no idea you
were here until Doctor Fairbain
CHANGED to mention your name. Then
at once begged him to tell you how
exceedingly anxious l was to see you.
You see, l was sure you would come
II you only knew. l really thought
you would be here this morning, and
remained In my room waiting, but
there were some things l actually had
to have. | wasn't out ten minutes, sc
you mustn't think l sent you a mes
sage and then forgot"
The nature OF the mistake was De
coming apparent. and Keith's gray
eyes smiled as they looked Into tn
depths Of the brown.
Your message had rather an anus
ing result he said, "ns the doctor IN
formed me that Miss Christie Maclair
was the one who desired my pres
ence."
Miss Maclal-e," her voice exhibit
ing startled surprise. "Why-why-
oh, l did forget; l never told him al
%ferently. Why, 1t was most ridic'
lous." She laughed. white teet
cleaning between the parted red lip
l vet not altogether happily. Let N
explain, Captain Keith. for really
have mo- been masquerading. Doct'
Fairbain and | arrived upon the san
train last evening. He is such a III
ny man, but was very nice. and one
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1912-01-26
Judge Cayce Passes AWAY.

md Coluheiho iHss5-Judge Newman Cayee, for
mely of Fulton, Ittawambe county, but
.v~a WIG for the past IL years has been a
resident of Columbus. died at his home
nj North Highlands. Judge Cayce was
attSrmer Judge of the First judicial Dis
,"N.:rict in this state and moved to Column
.Lecuui is to practice law when his commission
cal par snired. For the past two years he has
,een practically an invalid, being for the
The cjmost of the time confined to his hom'
,ford1 in he'd. He was a Confederate veteran
r md up to his illness had not missed
me of the reunions.