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The Nome daily nugget., 1912-05-17
CHALLENGE TO MARRIED MEN

Captain Frank Burley. of the single fellows baseball team. is out with a challenge to the married men to play his collection of stars a game of ball. perhaps on Sunday.
 Anyway he has invited Captain Chas. Thompson of the married mems team. to have all his milk fled babies" out there at the baseball park this evening to practice and see If they can jar loose from their apron strings and play ball.
 Captain Burley is under the im- pression the married man cannot play ball. but the youngsters have yet to put anything over the plate the married "sops" as he calls them. can not get away with.
The Nome daily nugget., 1912-05-17

was there with the full regalia and officious command. had his men train ed and lent the proper military air to the play when called for.
 And that scream of Miss Anna Wittenberg, dear ne we wonder what it would have been like had two in stead of enc baby girl been stolen?
 The chorus of nobles were good last evening and the following taking part: Mrs w C. Bain, Mrs. l.. Ere meyer Mrs. T. NJ. Gibson. Mrs. Bert Holden. Mrs. F. F.. Ludwig. Mrs. J. c. Mcconnell. Mrs. W. H. Moldt.. Mrs. P. A. Peterson. Mrs. Harry Walker. MT. J. Allison Bruner. MT. N. H. Coombs. Mir. Charles Jones. MT. c. J. Lomen. Mir. w. II. Pearson. MT. Frank Polet. Mrs. A. c. Rawel. MT. c. w. Thornton. Mir. Stanley Wilson.
 And the gipsy chorus was just fine their voices blended we'll and their marching and counter Anarching. also calisthenics in unison as we'll as graceful. the following comprised the gipsy chorus: Wilma Lehman. Mae Mayer. Edna Cameron. Sadie Me- Donough. Helen Lomen. Mildred Len man. Margaret Nash. Dorothy Brown ell. Katherine Ashton. Clarence May CT. Faxon Lewis. l.. L. Wardell. J. |. Ward. William Sellers. Walter John- son. Victor Carllis.
The Nome daily nugget., 1912-05-17
BOHEMIAN GIRL WAS
 4 RARE MUSICAL TREAT

The reproduction of the Bohemian Girl last evening was even better than last Saturday evening The ac- tors Were more familiar with their respective parts, the stage fright of the first evening having been almost eliminated.
 Mrs. John BornhOldt was in most excellent voice last evening and never was the history of the grand opera as sung by an amateur. has her part been sung and acted with more sweet ness and grace. We could listen to her in this particular opera every few weeks and never grow tired.
 Little Thelma Mcconnell was a cute youngster as Airline. and Dan" just had to give her an extra hug when he kidnapped the child.
 Elmer Reed was there with the acting as we'll as the singing. and he made a real affectionate father to Airline. and his heart bowed down by weight of woe. was rendered in fine voice.
 Dan Jones was more natural last evening. and enacted the role of Devilshoof just fine. without the semi- nervous proclivity of the first produc- ton. Mir. Jones has a voice that fills Eagle hall and then some.
 Miss Margaret Moldt sang as of old and was applauded a number of times. also her acting was very good
 nsat n% otIa rd
The Nome daily nugget., 1912-05-17
sEopoN GETTING OUT OF ICE.

At three o'clock this afternoon just as the Nugget was going to press the Seddon could be seen way out In the ice fields. and the open water. was about a quarter of a mile ahead of the boat. By this time the boat should be laying Its course straight for its fret main land point. in the route mapped out by the captain before starting.
The Nome daily nugget., 1912-05-17
TOMORROW CLEAN UP DAY.

Tomorrow Saturday has been de signed as cleanup day by Health Of- ficer J. M. Sloan. and all are suppos- cd to get busy and clean mp their yards.
The Nome daily nugget., 1912-05-17
NOTICE.

Stockholders of the Nome Quartz Development Go. are hereby notified that they may at their option. ex- change their stock for stock in the New Era Mining Go. Deliver your stock certificates without delay for such purpose 10 the undersigned.
 RUSS DOWNING. Secy.
The Nome daily nugget., 1912-05-17
MUSIC AT THE EAGLE.

Ever, evening there is musio at the Eagle. siso the best brand of iIqvers and sisars h the market. al. wsys Co bs he'd.
The Nome daily nugget., 1912-05-17
MRS. TIFFANY BETTER.

Mother Tiffany 's setting doaS nicely and pr. Mus .ar repor'' >ae w.ii soon be up and ab ,'rt agaiL
The Nome daily nugget., 1912-05-17

r. Spring tonic: A hot bath. . wasm room and . big s'ssp e the 9iits batha its good medicine. opsn ali night.
The Nome daily nugget., 1912-05-17

Remember we are retailers as well as wholesalers. Special bottle sale. Sew ard Commercial Co.
The Nome daily nugget., 1912-05-17

Yea can get all eheles cuts es bsss. Rslndsse pielslsd and saitsd msaAs, sise Nems dairy bvttss.
 AT REINDEER MARKET.
The Nome daily nugget., 1912-05-17

Now laid eaes as Posssrs. Phone eixok 5.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1912-03-28

II you could make any use of 500.
typewriter. providing it did not cost
you even one cent. then in . letter or
on . postal card addresaed to Frank L.
Wilder. President. Woodstock H.. sim
ply ny Mail me allyour Free O6ers.
and by return mail you will receive
their Free Often. the names of over
100 vho hsve recently received type
writer's free. and you will learn on
what easy conditions you can get one
of their typewriters free right away.
The Emerson Typewriter 10 one Of
the highest grade. wholly visible type.
writers made in the world. Many who
have used the EMERSON" and
other makes pronounce the "EAER-
SON" superior to any $4,000 type
writer on the market. 1t is . wholly
visible machine has every new. up-to-
date feature, looks ike other high grade
$4,000 typewriter. though it sells
regularly for less and on terms of $l.0O
down and 10 cents day until paid for.
The "EMERSCN" has every new i'm.
provement. universal keyboard, back
spacer. tabulator, two color ribbon.
everything the best: is the ideal ma
chine for beginners as well ss for the
most expert typists and stenographers;
just the typewriter for the smallest
or largest office.
If you could possibly make any use of a
high grade typewriter. even though it
didn't cost you one cent of money.
then be sure. on apostal card or in q
letter addressed to Frank L. Wilder,
President. Woodstock H." say, Mail
me your Free Offers"
Apr 1.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1912-03-28
South Divide

Walt Kissack, Andy jackson,
WILDER Allen and John Polzin
were storm stayed in the Hub u
couple of days last week.
H. j. Smelser was Julesbnrg
Visitor Tuesday.
Due to stormy weather the
dance at Bergers Saturday evening
was again postponed.
Andy jackson was hauling coal
from Venango Monday.
John Polzin and Walt Kissack
are hauling seed from the OdIand
place this week.
Mr.. Lundy has ordered car of
hay from North Platte.
Mr.. Parker was visiting in the
Hub Sunday and Monday.
Miss Elsie Lundy was a stage
Passenger Monday.
There has been so many lately
that we are unable to keep track
of them, in fact they are nearly an
every day occurrence, tits costing
lots of stock due to feed shortage
and the severity of the weather.
Mrs. Walt Kissack spent Sum
day at II. j. Smelsers.
Frank Bergen butchered two
hogs Thursday.
Walt Kissacks called on Tom
Richardson's Friday.
Neighbor Richardson is quite
poorly at this waiting but we have
hopes of an early recovery.
Harry Smelser called Mt Tom
Richardson's Saturday.
U. No. Me.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1912-03-28
Notice Of the Regular Annual
Munieinal Election

The qualified electors Of the Town Of Juesburg
arc hereby notified that the regular annual muni-
cpal election for the Town Of Julesburg. will be
held in the County Court House in the town Of
JulesburG. in Ssdgwick County. Colorado. on
Tuesday the End day Of April. A. D. 1872. between
the hours Of seven O'Clock In the forenoon and
seven O'Clock in the afternoon Of said day for the
purpose Of elscting the following named officer.
Of the Tswn Of JuIesburg to-wit:
One Mayor. for the term Of one year,
Three Trustses for the tssm Of two years.
One Town Treasurer. for the term of one year.
GEO. H. THOMPSON.
Town Clerk and Recorder
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1912-03-28
Married

Mr.. Thomas Span and Miss
Bessie Burns stole amarch on their
friends Tuesday, going to Ogalal-
Ia where they were united in the
holy bonds Of wedlock. These
young people are both of Jules
burg and their many friends join
us in wishing them a long, happy
and blissful married life.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1912-03-28

WAS well attended and things sold
well.
l.. f. Mckinstry WAS over from
LOdgepole to attend the Leap
Year Dance.
Sedgwick WAS well represented
ut the County Convention held at
Julesburg Monday.
f. NJ. Buckner shipped several
sacks of potatoes to Miller Bros.
at Crook Wednesday.
C. j. DeBerard shipped load
of hogs to Denver Sunday which
netted a good sum.
A. Gordon. of Omaha. Nebr.. is
visiting at the home of John
Kaschke this week.
J. C. nDavis is spending the
spring vacation with his parents.
He has been attending Univer-
sity at Boulder.
w. V. McGrew returned from
Hershey where he has been feed
ing sheep all winter and will farm
on his place north of town.
G. w. Cheairs of Iliff has bought
the pool tables owned by W. T.
Bower and A. jackson of that
place will operate the pool hall.
C. B. McKinstry, j. f. Smith
and Edwin Lewis are in Colorado
Springs this week as delegates to
the Republican State Convention
held there Wednesday.
A Sumner
The leap year dance and card
party given last Saturday evening
was we'll attended, about thirty-five
couples responded to the invitations
sent out by the Sedewick Amuse-
ment Club. The grand march at
nine O'Clock was one of the most
enjoyable features of the evening.
Mrs. g. w. Smith and Mr.. Jay
Kimball led the march to the mus
ic of Lincoln's Centennial March
played by Mrs. Jay Kimball, who
furnished the best of music which
added much to the enjoyment of
the evening. A corner of the hall
was devoted to card playing and
many enjoyable games were played
The ladies usurped the customary
privileges of the sterner sex, and
did so with great E-clat. They
had arranged for refreshments
which evoked many compliments.
A very enjoyable evening was
brought to close by the Home
Sweet Home waltz on the conclu-
sion of which a hearty vote of
thanks was accorded the ladies'.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1912-03-28
PRESIDENT TAFTS
. ECONOMY RECORD
Insists That Government Be Run
on Sound Business Basis.
STRONG PROGRESSIVE POLICY
tsis posuoNa, EHests 70 Reduce cest
- 9NssseNt oesvies Bring Nsoults-
Woek oeNs BY the Gco0omy
aN1 eMeisney Gem
mIoolon.

President Taft. more than any OF
Ais prsdsososors in the White House.
Aas Owen strict attention to placing
tAs govsrnmsat upon . business basis
- regards its receipts and expendi.
t.Fss. Eoonomy and efficiency became
sas of the cardinal policies Of his ad-
Ainistration ~ soon ~ he entered
sDon the presidency and 1t was we'll
for the country that this was 20, for
Ais administration inherited . deficit
In the treasury Of $5S S.000. 900. which
has now been transformed to . sur
plus Of $4,000, 900. The average citi-
zen and taxpayer will be interested in
this fact because the problem which
confronted the president at the outset,
although upon a gigantic scale, was
similar to that Of the ordinary shop
keeper or business man. farmer or
waEe-earner or even housewife, who
10 called upon to make both ends
meet" either in business or in the
home.
BY law the secretary Of the treasury
10 called upon every year to submit to
congress in December the estimates"
Of governmental expenditures for the
next fiscal year beginning the follow
ing July l. As congress has to pro-
vide the money to run the government
the money has to be appropriated for
specific purposes before it can be ex.
pended and II this were not done be.
fore the beginning Of the fiscal year
fhA ~ Nh{nAry NR
stop unless emergency provision
could be made.
How Estimatss Are Made.
The estimates" are prepared by
the executive departments of which
each member of the cabinet 10 head
The cabinet omcers get the "esti
mates" In their respective depart
ments from their chiefs Of bureaus
and then combine them as the "esti
mates" for the department. The "es
Inmates" from all departments are
then sent to the secretary Of the
treasury to be submitted to congress
and they then become the estimates
for the cost Of running the entire gov
eminent during the next fiscal year
Upon these figures congress makes
the greater part Of It's annual appro
priations amounting to more than one
billion dollars annually.
Until 1908 a more or less lax meth
DDS Of making estimates for the an
nual appropriations obtained through
out the government. The figures sent
to congress each year. instead OF. show
ing indications Of 4 careful pruning
all along the line. showed there was q
disposition among the departments to
vie with each other in getting II
large appropriations AS possible
without considering whether or no,
the money demanded could be advan
tageously expended during the coming
year. There was no Standardization
Of supplies and the various depart
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1912-03-28
Charged With Assault.

The existing presence of too
much fire water in the vicinity of
Sedgwick, monday, ended with
Chas Vanek harness maker, be-
ing bound over from the Justice
Court I tuesday to the May Term
of the District Court under 5000
bond on the charge Of assault with
intent to kill. He is 1t present in
the county Jail being unable ia
raise the bond,
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1912-03-28
Sedgwick Items

G. NJ. Robson was business
visitor Tuesday.
F. w. Sherman returned from
Denver Wednesday.
g. S. Hardin expects to open Il
confectionery here soon.
J. n. Buchanan had car of
seed wheat here Monday.
The Vernon sale held Saturday
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1912-03-28
Typewritsss Civsa Away

The Emerson Typewriter Company
Of Woodstock, Ill.,, have recently
given away over 400 Of the highest
grade, wholly visible Emerson Type
writer made in the worh. They have
gone ntosevery state and territory in
the United States. There may be
some in your town. They are giving
them away everywhere to men, women
boys and girls. over 1S years of age,
on surprisingly liberal conditions.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1912-03-28
Ninetssn Miles q Sseand

without jar, shock or disturbance, is
the awful speed of our earth thru space
We wonder at such ease of natures
movement, and 10 do those who take
DR.. Kings New Life Pill. No gripping
no distress, just thorough work that
brings good health and fine feelings, 25
cts At all druggists.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1912-03-28

THOSE DESIRING ih4Rve-
TONS IN MUSIC CULTURE
WILL LEAVE TAGtR NAMES
WITH. Z. N. CLEVELAND
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1912-03-28
Mark Burke and Wife wer'

Mark Burke and Wife were
Denver passengers Saturday.
Keith County has taken time by
the fOrelOck and began early to
prepare for for their County
Fair meeting which will be held
Sept. 24-25 and 26th.
Miss Eva Barclay was in town
Friday and Saturday last week
taking teachers examination and
visiting friends. She returned to
her school duties Sunday morn
ing.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1912-03-28
No Grass Band.

Brass bands and megaphones have
not been needed to herald the accom-.
piishments Of the administration Of
President Taft. All of the great
achievements for which the president
is directly responsible have been &C
complished quietly and without the
slightest semblance of noise or blus-
ter. The voters Of the country dis
played their faith in President TAFT
and his policies In 1908, and they are
prepared to again register their a.
leEiance to his cause.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1912-03-28
TAFT DELEGATES

President Taft had on March Is.
1912. the following instructed dele
gate. to tie Republican natior.l con.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1912-10-31

thank you. That's the incest gift I
ever had How love Christmas In
September"
'It's a mighty handy thing" assent
cd Mrs. Comstock. taking in every de-
tail with sharp eyes. Il guess you are
glad now you went and helped Mag
and Wesley when you could, Elnorar =
"Deedy. yes" laughed Elnora, and
I'm going again FIRST time they have a
big day II I stay out of school to do
IT,"
you'll DO no such thing said the
delighted slnton. Come now. II you're
goingr'
"1f I ride can you spare me time to
run into the swamp to my box just a
mlnuter' asked Elnora.
The light she had seen the previous
night troubled her.
Sure" said Wesley largely. He was
having such good time nothing could
hurry him. SO they drove away and
left a white faced woman watching
them from the door. her heart just
a little sorer than usual.
"Td give a pretty to hear what he'll
say to her" she said bitterly. AL
ways sticking in. always doing things
I can't ever afford. Where on earth
did he get that thing and what did
II costT'
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III Aunt Mapsaret knew that shs'a

'Tf Aunt Margaret knew that shs'a
never forgive me-" she said. 1T seems
as n secrecy IN literally forced upon
me, and I hate II. what will I do for
lunchf I'll have TO go sell my arrows
and keep enough money for a rcstau-
rant sandwich"
SO she walked hurriedly into town,
sold her points at good price. deposit
ed her funds and went away with q
neat little bank book and the note
from the LImberlost carefully folded
inside. Elnora passed down the great
hall that morning, and no one paid the
slightest attention 20 her. The truth
was she looked so like every one else
that she was perfectly inconspicuous.
But In the coat room there were mem
bers Of her class Surely no one In
tended II. but the whisper was too
loud.
look at the girl from the Timber
lost In the clothes that woman gave
herr
Elnora turned on them. II beg your
pardon. she said unsteadily; IL couldn't
help hearing thati No one gave me
these clothes. paid for them my
self"
Some one muttered. Pardon me-"
but incredulous faces greeted her.
Elnora felt driven. Aunt Margaret
selected them. and she meant to give
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he stood tense. His keen eyes discov-
cred the roll Of bills hastily thrust back
In the bottom Of the case. He snatched
them up, shut OF the light relocked
the case by touch and swiftly went
down the trail. Every few seconds he
paused and listened intently. Just as
he reached the road the low boot of a
screech owl waveringly prolonged fell
on his ears, and he stopped. An In
slant later a second figure approached
him.
as It you. Peter came the whispered
question.
"Yes," said the first man.
81 was coming down to take q peep
when I saw your Hash." he said II
heard the Bird Woman had been at the
case today. Anything doing"
"Not thing" said Pete. "She Just
took away about fourth Of the moths.
Probably had the Comstock girl get
ting them for her. Heard they were
together. Likely she'll get the rest
tomorrow. Amt picking getting bare
these days%
wen, snOulu say 80, sdiu INC ocS-
ond man.. turning back In disgust
Coming home nowT
mo; am going down this way" an
swered Pete. for his eyes caught the
CLEAN from the window Of the Com
stock cabin, and he had a desire to
learn why Elnora's attic was lighted at
that hour.
He slouched down the road. occasion
ally feeling the size Of the roll he had
not taken time to count He chuckled
frequently.
"Feels fat enough to pay" he whis-
pered. "Bill, beat you just about
seven minutes"
The attic was too long. the light too
near the other end, and the cabin stood
much too far back from the road He
could see nothing. although he climbed
the fence and walked back opposite the
window. He knew Mrs. Comstock was
probably awake and that she some
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1912-10-31
"orink this" sh. said, holding ., to him.

"Drink this" she said, holding u to him.
them to me-" she explained. but 1
wouldn't take them. ] paid for them
myself" There was a dead silence.
Don't you believe me7' painted e.
nora.
Really. II is none OF our affair."" said
another girl. Come on; let's go"
Elnora stepped before the girl who
had spoken. "You have made this
your Affair."" she said. because you
told a thing which was not true. No
one gave me what I am wearing.
paid for my clothes myself with money
earned selling moths TO the Bird
Woman. ] just came from the bank
where ! deposited what I did not use.
Here is my credit" Elnora drew out
and offered the little red book. Sure
ly you will believe that" she said.
why. OF course" said the girl who
FIRST had spoken. I'VE met such a
she said she wanted our help TO buy
some things for a girl, and that's how
we came to know"
Dear Aunt Margaret" said Elnora.
1T was like her TO ask you. Isn't she
splendldT
"She Is indeed" chorused the girls.
Elnorn set down her lunch box and
books and unpinned her hat. hanging
II beside the others. While her back
was turned into the room came the
girl OF her encounter on the FIRST day.
walked TO the rack aud. with an ex-
clamation OF approval. took down e.
nora's hat
Just the thing ! have been want
Ing" she said. II never saw such
beautiful quilts In all my life. They
match my new broadcloth TO perfec-
ton. I've got TO have that kind OF
quilts for my hat never saw the
like. Whose Is II, and where d q
come from
No one said a word. for Elnora's
question. the reply and her answer
had gone the rounds of the high
school Every one knew that the Lin
berlost girl had come out ahead. and
Sadie Reed had not felt amlable when
the little flourish had been added to
Elnora's name In the algebra class.
Elnora's swift glance was pathetic.
but no one helped her. Sadie Reed
glanced from the hat to the faces
around her and wondered.
"Why. this Is the freshman section
Whose hat Is III" she asked again.
this time impatiently.
That's the tassel OF the cornstalk."
said Elnora. with a forced laugh.
The response was genuine. Every
one shouted. Sadie Reed blushed. but
she laughed also.
"Well. it's beautiful" she said. 'es-
pecially the quilts. They are exactly
what I want I know I don't deserve
any kindness from you, but do wish
you would tell me at whose store you
got those quilts"
GLADLY" said Elnora. you can't
get quilts like those at a store. They
are from a living bird. Phoebe slmms
gathers them In her orchard as her
peacocks shed them. They are wing
quilts from the males"
Then there was perfect silence.
How was Einora to know that not
girl there would have told thatf
II haven't a doubt but can get you
some" she offered. "She gave Aunt
Margaret great bunch. and those are
part Of them. am quite sure she has
more and would spare some"
Continued next week.
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times went to the swamp behind her
home at night At times a cry went
up from that locality that paralyzed
any one near or sent them fleeing as Il
for life. He did not care to cross be-
hind the cabin. He returned to the
road. passed and again climbed the
fence. Opposite the west window be
could see Elnora. She sat before a
small table reading from a book be-
tween two candles. Her hair fell In a
bright sheen around her. and with one
hand she lightly shook and tossed II
as she studied. The mas stood out In
the night and watched.
For a long time a leaf turned &C.
casionally and the hair drying went on.
The man drew nearer. The picture
grew more beautiful as he approached
He could not see as well as he desired.
for the screen was OF white mosquito
netting. and II angered him. He eau
tiously crept closer. The elevation shut
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1912-10-31
: PROLOGUE.
Copyright, 1909, by Doubleday.
Page a Company.

II was in the woods that the
Girl of the Linrberfosf found her
education, her love, her hoppf-
ness and other good things, so,
rightly. the air of the trees is In
this story of her life. Here Is a
tale for lovers of the woods and
for Others who like simple story
we'll told by one who knows the
forest, can tell about home
folks" and can find the interest
In everyday lives. Through these
pages futfer the brilliant butter
fly of tangled romance, the more
sober butterfly no less beautiful,
of noble, quiet lives, we'll lived,
and the gray moth of sorrow
borne neediessiy for many years.
And if you listen closely you
may hear the buxs of the little,
busy existence of Billy young
ster worth your knowing.