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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1912-03-29

such cases. was subject of family
discussion. Late one evening the good
doctor. who was a warm friend aud
great admirer of Ambrose Spencer,
the chief justice of the supreme court
OF the state, knocked at the door of
his eldest daughter. who had retired.
and called out to her that he had de.
cided ON name for her little brother,
announcing that it was to be Ambrose
Spencer Sprague." A faint voice from
within responded, Father. think of
the initials" The doctor retired. and
another name had to be discovered.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1912-03-29

Being threatened with visit from
his mother-in-law. husband decided
to resort to strategy and thus save
domestic infelicity.
"My dear" he said to his wife, you
have asked me to do two things, One
Is to give you new silk gown and the
other to send your mother check to
defray her travelling expenses. | can't
afford to do both, but l will do the one
you prefer. Which shall it beT"
"Send mother the check by all
means" responded the wife quickly.
i've already ordered the gown
Life.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1912-03-29
What's In a Name.

In "a Retrospect of Forty Years.
William Allen Butler tells this story
of DR.. William B. Sprague, pastor OF
the Second Presbyterian church in AL
bany:
After the birth of one Of his younger
sons DR.. Sprague was for some time
in doubt as to what name he should
give him, and the matter, as usual in
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1912-03-29
Never Say Die.

Never say die
While the light of the morning
Shines in the sky
And the grass is adorning :,
The earth In its freshness and rivers roll
by,
But simply press onward and never say
die.
Struggle and try
Every fiber and part of you.
Never say die
While there's life in the heart Of you.
Let failures come thickly and darken the
sky,
But still go on striving and never say die.
Never say die
While the candle is burning
Under the sky
And the darkness is turning
The earth to a dreamland where fairies
fit by,
But ever press onwerd and never say die
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1912-03-29
Got a Cheap Shave.


was being shaved at my favorite
barber shop on Newspaper row when
q stranger who was evidently short OF
change walked in and asked the boss
If he would shave one side of his face
for a nickel. The boss thought it a
pretty good joke and answered In the
affirmative. bidding the stranger to
take a seat for a moment or so. A
moment later the boss bid the stranger
to take his place in the chair. After
the latter had been prepared the boss
asked (Which side?" "The outside"
was the strangers reply, and all hands
In the shop had a mighty good laugh
on the boss, who took the joke good
naturedly and gave the visitor a first
class shave.-Boston Post.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1912-03-29
Sense of Sr1eIj Gone.

'"This egg seems to be tainted.
ta'am." said the cook to the mis-
Eess Of the boarding house.
"Wpll. give 1t to Mr.. Smith. He's
got bad cold IN his head and prob
ably won't notice the difference.
troit Free Press
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1912-03-29
WilIie'e ANGUISH.

"Say, ma" asked little Willie after
he had been in conjunction with the
paternal slipper, did anybody besides
pa ever ask you to be his wifeY
"Oh, yes. had lots Of proposals be-
fore your father came along"
"Well. do you think you gained any
thing by waitingT
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1912-03-29

Hans" said Gottlieb as they reach.
I'd pause in the conversation. dit
YOU efer puy a golt bricki"
"Nein. neinr' replied Gottlieb. i
nefer puyed a golt brick. but once
puyed vat | fought vas one."-Every-
body's.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1912-03-29

somee esa years ago. said said Nj. William
P. Farrell Of San Francisco, 81 was
making pilgrimage to the land of
my ancestors, and many times, even
In the most out Of the way corners of
Erin, was given proof Of the quick
wit Of the Celt. On one occasion a
fellow whom had employed In small
town in Galway on some slight per.
sonal service persisted In addressing
my as MY lord l didn't like the title
little bit, and finally l called him
down rather warmly.
"'Don't you call me my lord anoth.
er time said I am simply an or
dinary Irishman like yourself
"'Ah. your honor said the rascal,
with an irresistible grin. that can't be
true. There never was an ordinary
Irishman.' Baltimore American.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1912-03-29
A Bad Shot.

A knife thrower who was perform,
ing In music hall had particularly
attractive assistant, whose duty it was
to lean with outstretched arms against
Il soft pine board. This board was
surrounded with electric lights, which
accentuated her beauty. The knife
thrower would then station himself O
few feet distant and hurl knife after
knife at the board. These knives would
just Craze the skin and plunge with
thud into the board and remain quiv.
ering. 1t was thrilling act, and when
the last knife was thrown the young
woman would be so closely hemmed In
by knives that they had to be drawn
out before she could free herself.
One night the pretty assistant was
taken Ill, and the performers wife was
drafted for the work. She was far
from pretty. In fact, she was distinct.
ly homely. She walked out on to the
stage. and when she reclined against
the board the pitiless lights threw into
relief her crooked features. unshapely
limbs and general unattractiveness.
The knife thrower took deliberate aim,
and knife flashed across the room
and sank into the board by her head.
Just as the knife struck a small boy
up in the gallery shouted with a wall
Good heavens, e missed ERR
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1912-03-29
-gato Court Sessions.

..--. ..- uH lHE PROBATE COURT FOR
...r ut ESSEX viii be held as
..r.- lBg year 1871:
ia the forenoon, of the first
r. ..e suLry, June, September and
FOO the afternoon of each of the
ar,t Mondays OF. May. August.
.. March, in the afternoon.
. . ...Ii Uu the nrst Saturday OF each
..-.. .cuS will he held at any place in
.,, U. ... lg agreement.
- ...u .Ilrnicatious to Guildhaii Office
,. . .-..4tu. cgisteI to Canaan to ED
..rn,. E.NLI.. JUDGE
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1912-10-10
WILL Open BIDS
Strong Competition fol
Contracts for the
Dodson Ditch

Judging by the number of con-
tractors who have been looking over
the ground through which the Dod-
son canal is to be dug there will he a
lively competition for the work when
the bids are opened Monday next.
The reclamation oflicialsa are sanguine
that prices will be submitted which
will insure the early letting of the
contracts and an early start on the
digging. The advertising for these
bids already has had the effect Of
making prospective homeseekers and
business men turn their eyes toward
Malta, and with the actual beginning
of lhe work many more will be at
tracted this way. Congressman Pray
is using his best efforts to hurry the
officials at Washington so there will
be a minimum of delay.
On October 25th bids will he opened
here for the construction of the new
office building for the reclamation
rervice which is to be erected here
this fall, and which was described in
The Enterprise last week.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1912-10-10
MALTA AT THE FAIR
Vegetables from Here
Attract Much
Attention

The Enterprise sent to Havre last
week forexhibition at the Hill county
fair a collection OF vegetables that
compared favorably with any shown
there. In the lot was a pumpkin
raised by Albert Tetrault weighing
80 pounds and a citron grown by
Frank Gage that weighed Is pounds.
john Ebaugh contributed a fine
COLLECTION Of beets immense in size,
huge squashes and a pie pumpkin
weighing "a pounds, beside some big
tumips aud carrots. A four pound
potato was grown in Mr.. Caselberg's s
garden. All these are dry land prod
ucts. In addition to this the big
collection sent by The Enterprise to
Glasgow was shipped to the Havre
fair so Valley county made a good
showing.
Malta is indebted to the Havre
Plaindealer for the nice notice Of the
display of vegetables sent from here
to the Hill county fair.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1912-10-10
BUSY TIME
IN MALTA
Big Yield In This
Section Brings
Results

The benefits resulting from the
big yield in this section are being
realized. Business in all lines in
Malta is good. In fact an unusual
number of commercial travelling men
are being attracted to this city, and
nothing indicates a thriving busi-
ness more than the presence of these
men. Incidently they are great ad-
vertisers for a live town, and Malta
is receiving no small share Of adver-
tising from the men who carry the
grip. A drummer travelling for
printers supply concern in the far
east while calling at this Office re-
Gently said travelling men way down
at Billings were talking about Malta.
There are splendid opportunities
here for number of industries not
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1912-10-10
SAVING IN TAXES

The great saving made by the pres
ent Republican county administra-
ton in the running expenses OF the
county must appeal strongly to the
taxpayer. Reflect seriously upon this
before casting a vote that will help
place the control Of county affairs in
other hands. If the Republicans are
continued in control economical
administration is assured and it may
he depended ubon that the tax-pay-
ers' interests will be safeguarded.
Valley county just now has pro-
duced bountiful crop and is enjoy
inc the fruits of a rich harvest.
With efficient officers who will per-
NIT of no extravaganza this county
offers exceptional advantages to the
homeseeker. but burdensome taxes
such as would result from misman-
agement would keep them away.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1912-10-10

Born, Sept. 80, to Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry Lear. a daughter.
Mrs. E. Hyatt and little son re-
turned Sunday night from month g
visit in Havre.
Cold wave coming. Buy Stephen
son underwear. Once q wearer al
ways booster. Join the throng of
boosters. Malta Mere. Co., agents.
DR.. Kroner, the OPTICAL specialist
of Helena, will again be in Malta, at
Great Northern Hotel. Oct. 2s-29-3o
prepared to correct all errors of
sight.
Mrs. Henry Jappe spent a few days
last week with her daughter, Mrs.
JAS. Battram. Miss Alma accom-
panied her mother and will attend
school here this fall and winter.
Miss Flora Sims, county superin-
tendent or schools spent a create,
portion Of the week in Malta and
vicinity visiting the schools. She
was very much pleased with the edu.
cational work in this end of the
county. Miss Sims made a trip tt
the north end Of the county, going
almost to the Canadian line il
the most disagreeable storm thi
section has experienced this fall
She is faithful and tireless worke
and certainly has made record en-
titling her to reelection.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1912-10-10

Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. John West,
Sept 3Oth, a boy.
Montana Grown Apples-W ealthy
and Snow varieties. $1.25 per box.
Malta Mere. Co.
Mrs. Archie Easton of Saco, is
spending the week in this city with
her mother, Mrs. A. L. Vaupel.
1t you eat candy why not eat the
best. Samoset chocolates are the
best and you can get them at Facey's.
Edwards & Mcclellan have a novel
display in their windows. advertising
their new line of clothing. A COM
plete outfit of beaded buckskin and 4
feathered bonnet made by Indians
of long years ago is Tabled: "The
Style in Malta in 1872" Along side
of it is a modern up-to-date suit of
clothe carried in stock which is la
bel)ed: "The Style in Malta in 1912. "
1t is an attractive display.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1912-10-10
NEW DRUG STORE

Ralph II. Good and c. l.. Daniels
of Naperville, HIS, concluded ar
rangements here yesterday for the
opening of a new drug store which
will be conducted under the name Of
the Good Drug Co. They left here
today for the east where they will
buy a stock of goods and fixtures.
The store will be located in the John
Survant building Oh Front street. 1t
will be reftted and painted and will
have a new plate glass front,
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1912-10-10
FOUR
BAND
CONCERTS

Four band concerts each day will
be given by the First Minnesota
Regiment Military Band of forty
pieces at the Northwestern Products
Exposition, to be held in Minneapolis
in November. When Secretary of
War Stimson visited Minneapolis and
St. Paul recently, he declared this
band to be one of the finest military
bands he had ever heard and arrange
ments were at once closed for this
band to furnish the greater part of
the music at the "Land Show"
Special music will be presented at
the exposition. On state days the
airs Of the states will be appropriately
played during each concert.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1912-10-10

Miss Annie McIntire, sister Of Bar
ney McIntlre of this city arrived here
this week from Allendale, Canada to
pay a visit to her brother. Leaving
here Miss McIntire will visit a sister
in Saschatin, then go to Calgary to
spend the winter.
The members of the Eastern Star
were entertained after the meeting
Of the chapter at Bank hall Saturday
night by DR.. Clay and Messrs
Thompson and Lee. A delightful
luncheon followed dancing and
cards.
The first entertainment of the Ly-
ceum course given under the auspices
of St. Mary's Guild will he held at
Eagles hall, Oct. IS. The Imperial
Concert Party will appear here on
that date. Tickets OH sale at Muir
rays Drug Store.
Sam V. Stewart. the Democratic
candidate for governor, flashed
through the Milk River country in
meteoric style. He jumped from
Havre to Glasgow, passing up all
the good little towns in between
like they were so many tank towns
or flag stations. Some one must
have tipped him off to the fact that it
would have been time and money
wasted to have stumped it around
here with any tree-trade talk. The
'Gatlimg Gun from Billings,' Harry
L. Wilson, the Republican candidate
for Governor, visited most of the
towns along the line, and judging
by the report of the various meeting.
he addressed up here Valley county
will roll up good majority for hin
! and the entire ticket.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1912-10-10

Cascade -four, the flour of quality
at Facey's.
Lost-Tan colored lady's sweater.
Leave at Enteprrise office.
W. w. Coon of the Saco Indepen-
dent, was a Malta visitor last week.
While they last-shack stoves at
less than cost-$2.5O each. Malta
Nero. Co.
At half price we are closing out
mems shoes, underwear, etc. Save
sue on the s at Facey's.
Mrs. Jay Brown left this week to
join her husband in Great Falls
where he has a position in the First
National bank.
The city authorities greatly i'm.
proved Front and Cosner streets this
week by grading tfie roadway and
leveling the cross
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1912-10-10

Several big wagons loaded here
today with lumber and shed building
material for the Coburn outfit at
Brookside.
We have just received a carload eff
Studebakers Wagons and Buggies-
the best vehicle OH the market and
sold at the right price. Malta Mere.
Co.
Mrs. Elliott and Mrs. VIM. Tres
Ter entertained the Daughters of
Rebecca Friday night with splendid
luncheon after the card games.
Rev. DR.. Opie who formerly occu-
pied the M. E. church pulpit here,
but who now is preaching in North
Dakota, paid Malta a brief visit this
week renewing old acquaintances.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. M. Parsons were
pleasantly surprised Friday evening
when 4 number of their neighbors
and friends came in to spend the eve
ming, the occasion being Mrs. Par
sons birthday.
Judge Henry G. Smith. republican
candidate for u. S. Senator and Con-
gressman Chas. N. Pray, candidate
for re election will visit Malta later
in the month and discuss the politi-
cal issues of the campaign.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1912-10-10
WORLDS
RECORD
'-o0"
PRICES
Especially prepared by Clay, Robin

Especially prepared by Clay, Robin
son & Co..
Chicago Union Stock Yards, Octo-
Der sth, 1912.-Although receipts of
western range cattle the past week
show several thousand head decrease
from the previous week, buyers had
the best of the argument as far as
the medium to good grades of beef
steers were concerned, these showing
a decline of Is to 2Oc. Choice to
prime grades were relatively scarce
and sold fully steady. Our sale of
the J. ID. Watson Montana beeves at
S9.75 still stands as the world s record
price for range grass cattle, they
numbering % horned grade Here
fords and Shorthorns, and averaging
/, 800 lbs. There were a few other
sales at $3.50 down to $3.50, but the
great bulk of the beef steer offerings
went at $6.75 to 1925. Cows and
heifers continue to sell on a relative
ly high basis, transactions largely at
IS .25 to So so, with the top at $500,
obtained by us for both cows and
heifers. Demand for feeders con-
tinued urgent and prices were main
tanned at the seasons highest level,
most sales ut 5000 to $6.75. although
we sold several loads to 60 back to
the country at $7.25 to $3.50, Of
course these being well worth the
money for killer purpose.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1912-10-10
Ticket is a Good
One From Top
to Bottom
CLEAN RECORDS
Great Saving in Expenses Must Appeal
Strongly to Tax-payers--Not JUS
tifiable Criticism made against a
Candidate on the Ticket--A r. effect
Credit upon the Republican Party.

Valley county Republicans are to
be congratulated upon the ticket
which they have placed in the field.
1t has been before the voters for
some weeks-long enough to be
carefully considered and critically
analysed.
The voters have had time to study
the record of the candidates and de-
eide if they are entitled to their sup
port. If there he reasons why they
should not vote for them opportuni-
ty has been afforded to determine it..
Not one word of justifable criticism
has been uttered against the ticket.
Not weak spot has been found, but
on the contrary it has been found to
be strong from top TO bottom, and
such as appeals to those who desire
a business-like and economical ad-
ministration of the county affairs.
1t reflects credit upon the party
that has presented it to the
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1912-10-10

Little shoes at big bargains at
Facey's.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. W. Spencer,
Get. Sth, boy.
Good hard coal burner for sale very
cheap. See Ray Campbell.
Francis Elliott and Miss Lizzie
Cruikshank, were married Oct. 2,
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1912-10-10

now operating here, that would pay
from the start. For instance, there
is crying need here right now for s
steam laundry, There is no gain
saying that the Investment would be
a profitable one. We will call at
tcntion to other enterprises for
which there are openings in. Malta
liz another issue
Fortunately Malta is not a BOOM
town, and will not have mushroom
growth followed by inevitable col
lapse which has killed many town.
The growth here is, and will be,
steady aud substantial. There is
everything here to make town of
healthy proportions and citizens OF
the right spirit to make it an invit-
ing place.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1912-10-10
CANDIDATES. BALL

The Eagles will give a Candidates
ball at Eagles Hall, Nov: j. Can
didates of all parties will be allowed
five minutea each in which to speak.
Suppsr will be served at The Malta
House after the ball.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1912-10-10

people for their sufrages. Valley
County Republicans have no excuses
to offer nor apologies to make. The
records of those who are now in Of
fee commend them for reelection,
while those OH the ticket not now
in office are we'll known citizens,
who were nominated because of
their business capacity and their
qualifications for the respective offices
for which they are running.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1912-10-10

Rev. l.. j. Christler will not che
able to hold services in Malta until
the regular Sunday in November.
The County Commissioners desig-
mated the polling places and ap-
pointed the election officers for Malta
as follows: Polling place No. /, at
the Jail, judges-G. B. Clanton, H.
G. Robinson; M. A. Duffy, F. w.
Hall, G. L. Partridge. Polling
place No. 9, Raymond school house,
Judges VIM. Tunnison, Dad Ray
mond, F. E. Morrison.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-07-27
Let Us Hope So!

Me LovEDoR vas On. OF tho..
INl people who on every pOssibls
consulted his solicitor. NotA-
ms pleased him better thsn to 80 10
Aw- The lawyers regarded him a. -
invaiuAbis asset
Il have been grossly insuitedr" h.
exclaimed. rushing into the ories Of
his solicitor for the ssvsnth time In
three days.
In what wAyr' asked the solicitor.
somewhat wsArtly.
My next-dOOr nsighbor has de-
elared he will pull my nose next time
he meets me What shall ] do about
itr"
Well" said the former. as 70 he
had given the case due elaboration
y should oap IT, then ~ will alp
through his hngers Good-dAy. NJ
tnl Will follow In due course"
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-07-27

Two ladies. while taking their morn.
ing walk. were met by an old gipsy
woman. who said.
pretty ladies. viii show you your
future husbands faces IN a bucket
~ water Tor the small sum Of one
shilllug
Tn" ladies AZ once gave the old
woman the shilliuS and went into a
room and looked anNlously into the
bucket ~ water. but only saw their
own reflections.
w only see our own faces said
the ladies.
Well they will be your husbands
when sou are married" was the cool
reply.
Hosts YounEest-pon't your shoes
feel very uncomfortable when you
walk. Mrs. NIryche7
Mrs Nuryche-Dear me. what An *.
traofdirary question. Why do ~.
ask. cni.d2
Noungster-O1. only COS pa s.ia the
other day since you'd come into vo4-
money you'd got far too big Tor your
boots.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-07-27
He Had His Reasons

"UNsoN isn't married. Is hsF' asked
smythe.
no" replied Blythe. hes much too
clever"
How do you make that outr'
well. he tests everything by Euclid.
and ne says that any two things that
are equal TO the same thing are equal
to one another"
Il don't see what that's got TO 40
with it said smythe. puszlsd.
We'll. I'm not quite clear about 4;
myself" remarked Blythe: but Jimson
SAYS that a maid Is a sptnster. and q
spider Is a spinAter; therefore a maid
must be a spider. and he won't marry
an inaccti"
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-07-27
The Fatal Blow

GCVoU say he died Of a single blow
L administered by himselff" asked
SoroEgs. discussing the decease OF
Farmer Giles. who passed away sud
denly While staying IN town.
Yes, poor fellow" replied SerogEa
But that isn't possible"
~Oh. yes. IL isv'
Well. then. how could he do itF'
lie blew out the gas!"
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-07-27
-. Three Ages Of Childhood.

"ltow old are you. my dear"
Light az home. seven and a half
"hcn go by train. and SIX Shea 1
go cut with mamma"