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The Ketchikan miner., 1912-08-16
FOR SALE

One of the finest business To- cations in town. cornor Front and Grant street, bed rock price and reasonable terms. The property will easily pay 20 percent interest on the price as offered,
 Call on W. p. Powers for prices on residential property. l have some very attractive bar gains.
The Ketchikan miner., 1912-08-16
Saint Johns Church

 Rev. Robert Ewell Roe, priest in charge.
 Sunday a. m. Holy Communion. 9:45, Native Sunday School. 11:0o, Maths (1st. Sunday, Holy Communion) and sermon. 12:15 White Sunday school. p. m. Native service. p. m. Evensong and sermon Wednesday 7:30 p. h., Native ser vice.
 Saturday 200 p. m. J. 4. s. 7;3O p. m. choir practice.
 Meeting of Vestry first Monday night in month; Womeh's Guild, al ternate Thursdays, 2:30.
 CHRISTIAN SCIENCE Christian Science services are held opposite the cable office
 Services at II: A M, Sunday Reading and song service Wednesday evening beginning at 73o All are welcome.
The Ketchikan miner., 1912-08-16
FOR SALE

Several thousand shares of Northland Development stock at ten cents a share in blocks of five hundred.
 A. GREGORY.
 445 Central Building,
 Seattle.
The Ketchikan miner., 1912-08-16

For SaIe-Four room house and lot 90 X 46 near Pittinger Home So00.00 Inquire of John Acalinovich.
The Ketchikan miner., 1912-08-16
AMONG THE CHURCHES
First M. E. Church

First M. E. Church Sunday Church service Il a. m. and 7:30 P. m.
 Wednesday Prayer Meeting 7:30. Friday choir meets O clock. First and third Wednesday after aoons at 230 Ladies Aid Society.
 H. ". MICHENER, Pastor.
 Catholic Church Sunday Mass at 10 a. m. Sunday Mass first Sunday in month, It g a. n.
 Sunday school after mass. Week day Mass at 8 a. m.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-06-22
A Woman of
Her Word


Copyright. 1872 by Associated Literary
Press.)
Elisha Ridgeway was a simple man
OF forty and lived on q farm alone
and made his own bed and did his
own cooking. Time after time he was
asked why he didn't marry, and time
after time his reply was:
"Mebbe i orter and mebbe not. I
dunno bout It."
But there came time when he did
know. II was about year after the
death OF farmer Baker. Elisha had
known him and his wife for ten years.
For twelve months he went over and
helped the widow out as a duty. but
one day he stopped his horses at the
pillow and rubbed his chin In reflect
i've way and said 10 himself:
Gosh all flsh-hooks. but guess I
ought to marry Nancy! That hired
man OF hers needs a man 10 boss him.
and some of her cows are always
ailin' or the hogs havin' the cholera.
Elisha Ridgeway. It's your duty"
That evening he went over to see
the widow. He was more quiet than
usual. and by and by she took notice
and asked:
Elisha. anything on your mind?"
"Jest leetle." was the reply.
'Tater-bugs amt come. have they?"
Haven't got a squirt OF O single
one"
Didn't lose any turkeys by the last
cold rain?"
"Noap. What's on my mind, Nancy.
10 gettin' married"
For the lands sake!"
Eyes. I thought you'n me would get
married"
Hear the man talk!"
"Yes, I'm a-talkin'. Thought II all
over this afternoon. Better set the
weddin' day"
Elisha Ridgeway was a good.natured
man and meant we'll. but he made a
mistake. He made It because he was
an old bachelor. II did not occur to
him that woman must be won. Even
a cross-eyed. lop-shouldered woman
isn't going to be picked up and lugged
of to the altar without enough hang
ing back to save appearances. Had
Elisha been counting for even a month
things might have been different, but
he hadn't courted at all. He had sim.
ply sat on the porch with the widow
and talked crops and country gossip.
There had been glorious sunsets and
silvery moons and songs by the whip
poorwills. but not so much as a sigh
from him. And there was something
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-06-22

else to obstruct the way. The widow
looked at him for moment and then
said:
Elisha. there amt goin' to be no
weddin' day!" AZ
But why?"
In the first place I'm all eat up
with establishment. and in the next
you must have heard what Sarah
Jones said the day my husband was
buried?"
Don't remember"
But do. and so does q heap OF
other folks. She keeps quiet for O
minute and then mods her head and
says:
"'You Jest put II down in black and
white that Nancy Baker will marry
agin as soon as the year Is up"
Yes, 'Lisha. them are her very
words. and more'n a dozen women
have got 'em writ down. Dye think
I'm goin' to let the words OF that old
grasswidow come true? No stree!
But It's over a year." he protested.
Yes, it's thirteen months. one day
and two hours. 10 be exact. but Sarah
Jones would giggle Just the same"
81 thought from what Jim said when
he found he'd got 10 go that he ex-
pected US to get married"
"Mebbe he did. but We amt goin' to
not yet. anyway. Tish. I'm q wom-
an Of my word. When | heard OF what
Sarah Jones said said 10 myself that
wouldn't marry agin under five years
at least. and I'll keep my word"
There was q groan from poor Elisha
that touched her heart. and her voice
was sympathetic as she said:
Il amt sayin' that don't like you.
but I'm sayin' you'll have to wait four
years more"
Another long.drawn groan.
But you come over and court
Courtin' is next 10 marryin'."
Elisha groaned some more. but the
widow Baker was implacable. Four
ysars more II It killed her stone dead!
II was q lonely man that went home
to q lonely house.
The very next day, while he was at
the pillow again. he heard the widow
calling for help and started on the
run 10 the rescue. A couple Of tsamps
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-06-22
firm FOUNDATION
Can Undermine Il In Snow
Hill. Maryland.

People are sometimes slow to recog-
nize true merit, and they cannot be
blamed, for so many have been hum
bugged in the past. The experience of
hundreds of Snow Hill residents, ex-
pressed publicly through newspapers
and other sources, places Doan's Kidney
Pills on firm foundation here.
A. +. Hartman. mail carrier, Market
Street, Snow Hill. Md. says: -Four or
five years ago my kidneys became dis
ordered, caused no doubt by exposure TO
all kinds of weather and riding over
rough country roads. If | contracted a
cold ii invariably settled on my kidneys
and caused me much pain and discom-
fort. The complaint gradually grew
worse and began to suffer from in
tense. darting pains across the small of
my back. The kidney secretions became
irregular in passage and caused me an
noyance. About that time was adj
vised to try Doan's Kidney Pills and |
procured box at Cottingham & Co. s
Drug Store. used this remedy as di-
rected and received almost immediate
relief. have been very enthusiastic
about Doan's Kidney Pills ever since
then and when feel slight backache.
caused by cold. take few doses of
Doan's Kidney Pills and never fail to
find prompt relief.
For sale by all dealers. Price 80 cents.
Foster Milburn CO.. Buffalo, New York,
sole agents for the United States.
Remember the name-Doan Sand
take no other.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-06-22

A remarkable case Of lethargy 10 -
ported from one Of the towns in South
Russia. A certain Moisselyinko was
put on his trial In March of last year
on the charge Of having committed an
armed robbery. but in the midst OF the
proceedings he dropped to the floor in
what was supposed at the time to be a
fainting fit, but which afterward
proved a lethargic sleep.
In this condition the prisoner has
lain till March OF the present year.
He has evidently been all the time In
complete possession OF his wits. but
was unable to move n limb. open his
eyes or take food. When his eyelids
were raised the pupils could be seen.
and he was all the time fed by arti-
fetal means.
During his sleep he has lost some
weight, but he has kept throughout
the external appearance Of . man In
normal and healthy sleep.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-06-22

had Invaded the farmhouse and were
making threats. Elisha went for them
like a locomotive running away. He
banged them and slammed them. and
slammed them, and booted them. and
when they had crawled away to the
road the grateful widow said to him:
Lisha. hate TO break my word,
but Wen take year OF them four
and make the time three"
The old bachelor sighed over II. but
went his way. Three years was not
as long as four. no matter what al
manac one had In the house.
Luck Is erratic. She will slam-bang
q man one day. and let him find fat
wallet in the road on the next. In this
case. she didn't slam.bang at all. She
just cuddled up to Elisha aud told him
10 go ahead and she would back him,
and he went ahead
Two days after the tramp episode
the widow Baker raised a ladder be-
side the house to tie up a growing
vine. and by a bit of carelessness she
lost her hold and hung head down.
wards. II was Elisha that came TO
her rescue again. and It was the wom-
an who. after drinking a pint OF hard
cider to steady her nerves. looked up
at him with grateful eyes and said:
Elisha Ridgeway. I'm woman of
my word. but I'll be summed If !
don't take year off them three, leav-
ing only two for you TO wait! But for
you I'd be a dead woman now"
Elisha thought OF the two long years
and sighed and went his way with a
going. She did Only three days later
when he went to carry back Dor
rowed hoe. he found the widow Baker
in the well. where she had been for
three long hours. and was chilled
through and through. In drawing a
bucket OF water she had leaned too far
over the curb.
II was praying for you TO come
she said with chattering teeth as he
looked down at her
"You tie the end OF the rope around
you when let 1t down. Stop! Does
tuiS luxe on duutIeE year
Elisha you know I'm woman OF
my word" was the reply.
"You are. Nancy"
IT said four years and then three
years. and now. though | know how
Sarah Jones will giggle. I'm goin' to
knock off still another year"
Good for you! Come up!"
One year now-only one! Elisha
wondered II Luck was going to turn
on him or continue being good. II he
could only smash that other year.
He had his opportunity. There came
thunderstorm one midnight, and the
bolt that struck the widow Bakers
house and set 1t afire raised him out
OF bed and sent him running. The
rain. aided by few pals OF water,
doused the flames, and some more
hard cider brought the widow clear OF
the shock. She had given herself up
for dead. After she could talk Elisha
seemed to expect her TO say some
thing She realized that he did. and
therefore led OF:
Elisha, I'm woman OF my word.
I said FIVE years. and then four-three
two"
"And now. Nancy?"
Sarah Jones is goin' to giggle."
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-06-22
HIS ONE GREAT ADVANTAGE
Bachelor 10 Free TO Get Married al
Any Time n He Wants
To!

The advantages OF being a bachelor
are SO many that their mere number
is confusing. While one is lolling
around In the midst of them, SO TO
speak, this confusion may be disas-
trous, for 1t is just in these moments
that one is most likely to fall in love
with some one. Let us, therefore.
dwell on only one advantage as being
paramount TO all OF the others.
This advantage then, is that bach
elor is always free to marry IL he
wants to. Think OF IT, There is no
other condition like II.
For example. If you are once mar
ried. you are then not free to marry
again when you want to. To do this
you must first go to your wife and
explain the matter and get her con-
sent. You can do nothing without
her cooperation. Now. II Is by no
means easy in these days TO get an
appointment with ones wife The OBJ
ject must first be fully explained be-
forehand or she will have none OF you
With bachelor, however. no diff
Guilty presents itself At any moment
he has only to say 10 himself. Il be-
lieye l will get married. and the
thing is as good as done.
Not that he is compelled TO avail
himself OF the opportunity. OF course
not! The idea OF any kind OF freedom
is never 10 avail ones self OF It. The
great advantage Is that Il Is aiways
there. We never draw upon IT, II
does us no intrinsic good. II is just
there.
And so for a bachelor. being mar
ried' is always lust there" He con-
templates 1t with satisfaction. He can
do II II he wants to. Therein lies his
supreme strength. To avail himself OF
the opportunity is. OF course. 10 take
away his own freedom.-Llfe.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-06-22
HOW GIRLS
May AVOID
PERIODIC PAINS
The Experience of Two Girls
Here Related For The
Benefit of Others.

Rochester, N. VI have a daugh-
ter 10 years old who has always been
very healthy until recently when she
complained Of dizziness and cramps every
month, SO bad that would have TO keep
her home from school and put her TO bed
to get relief.
After giving her only two bottles of
Lydia Z. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound she is now enjoying the best Of
health. cannot praise your Compound
too highly. want every good mother
to read what your medicine has done for
my child. Mrs. RICHARD N. DuNHAM,
81 Exchange St., Rochester. MY.
Stoutsville. Ohio. 81 suffered from
headaches, backache and was very irreg-
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-06-22
Bolivia Without a Seaport.

In territorial extent Bolivia stands
third among the republics OF South
America and is one of the two without
seaport. Her natural outlet 10 the
Pacific ocean was taken by Chile at
the end of the war OF the Pacific. and
today she is shut OF from the sea like
Switzerland. La Paz. Oruro and Po-
tosi are all cities standing over $4,000
feet above the level OF the sea. Boz
livia's economic advance during re-
cent years has been noteworthy. par
tlcularly In the line OF railroad ex-
tension. La Paz. Lake Titicaca. Oruro
ana Potosi are all linked with Anto-
fagasta on the Pacific coast. and ex-
press trains carry passengers from
La paz. the capital. to Antoiagasta on
the sea coast In two days.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-06-22
They Put An End To Il

Charles Sable, 80 Cook St.. Roches-
ter. N. Y. says he recommends Foley
Kidney Pills at every opportunity. be-
cause they gave him prompt relief from
a bad case of kidney trouble that had
long bothered him. Such recommen.
dalton, coming from Mr.. Sable. is direct
and convincing evidence of the great
curative qualities of Foley Kidney Pills,
For sale by all dealers.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-06-22
cynic Well Answered.

A cynic once observed: 1T does not
matter whom you tako as bride. be-
cause you always find out next day
that you have married some one else"
To which every happy husband will
confidently reply: 1T q better TO love
the real woman you have married
than to marry the ideal girl you have
loved"
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-06-22
Titanic 40 q Synonym for Large.

Marion made It a practice TO use
oil the new words she heard OF in SEN
fences. The other night she was list
ening while her mother read OF the
disaster OF the Titanic.
Mother" she said, what does IT,
tanic mean?"
Titanic" her mother replied.
''means very large. or big"
Marion was thoughtful for q min
ute. Then turning to her mother she
said:
II can use It In a sentence"
"How?" asked her mother.
1.-THE Titanic ship hit an iceberg tt.
tanicer than ITSELF" said Marion.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-06-22

thanks for what Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound has done for me.
] had taken other medicines but did not
find relief. - Miss CORA Il. FosNAUGH,
Stoutsville, Ohio, RED. No. l.
Hundreds Of such letters from moth
ers expressing their gratitude for what
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound has accomplished for their daugh-
tiers have been received by the Lydia +.
Pinkham Medicine Company, Lynn. Mass.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-06-22
A CARD

This is to certify that Foley's Honey
and Tar Compound does not contain any
opiates. any habit forming drugs. or
any ingredients that could possibly harm
its users. On the contrary, its great
healing and soothing qualities make it a
real remedy for coughs. colds and irri-
tations Of the throat. chest and lungs
The genuine is in yellow package. Ask
for Foley's Honey and Tar Compound
and accept no substitute. For sale by
all druggists.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-06-22

1t is row we'll known that not more
than one case of rheumatism in ten re-
quires any internal treatment whatever
All that is needed is u free application
of Chamberlain's Liniment and massag-
ing the parts at each application. Try
it and see how quickly it will relieve the
pain and soreness. For sale by all deal
ers.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-06-22
Help to Keep Down Expenses

Mrs. ]. Z. Henry, Akron, Mich. tells
how she did so: 81 was bothered with
my kidneys and had to go nearly double.
tried sample of Foley Kidney Pills
and they did me so much good that !
bought bottle. and feel that they saved
me big doctors bill" For sale by all
druggists.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-06-22

When your child has whooping cough
be careful to keep the cough loose and
expectoration easy by giving Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy as may be reqiiir-
ed. This remedy will also liquify the
tough mucus and make it easier to ex-
pectorate. 1t has been used successfully
in many epidemics and is safe and sure.
For sale by all dealers.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-06-22

Mrs. NJ. A. Mclaughlin, 5l2 Jay ST..
La Cross, Wis. writes that she suffered
all kinds of pains in her back and hips
on account of kidney trouble and rheu-
matism. 81 got some of Foley Kidney
Pills and after taking them for few
days there was wonderful change in
my case. for the pain entirely left my
back and hips and | am thankful there
is such a medicine as Foley Kidney
Pills." For sale by all druggists.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-06-22
Irresistible Earnessness.

How can any man be weak who
dares 10 be at all? Even the tender
est plants force their way up through
the hardest earth. and the crevices OF
rock; but O man no material power
can resist. What wedge. what a
beetle. what ca,apult Is an earnest
mani What can resist him?"-Tho
reau.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-06-22
Live Telegraph Poles.

In Nevada the telegraph poles IN
damp. low-lying situations have taken
root and fourished. They are OF cot
tonwood. and planted with the bark
upon them. In some parts OF Java.
too. native tree is used for the poles.
and this also takes root. thereby re-
sisting the attacks OF the white ants
or the inroads OF natural decay.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-06-22
To Keep Nuss Fresh.

II walnuts or any other kind ol
nuts are packed In layers Of sand
and kept In a cool place. they will
keep fresh for an indefinite period.
Soak them in warm water for an hour
before using II you would have them
peel as II they had Just been gath
cred fresh from the tree.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-06-22

Each age Of our lives has its joys. Old
people should be happy. and they will be
il Chamberlain Tablets are taken to
strengthen the digestion and keep the
bowels regular. These tablets are mild
and gentle in their action and especially
suitable for people of middle age and
older. For sale by all dealers.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-06-22
ExtenustIno circumstances.

The Judge told the lawyer to stand
up. "W'-iie your contempt OF court
was clearly expressed" he said. Il
am going to give you the benefit Of ex-
tenuating circumstances. In all my
Official connection with you I have
never heard you use the expression
'iota Of proof Discharged"
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-06-22

ular. A friend ad-
vised me to tax e
Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Com
pound, and before l
had taken the whole
Of two bottles l
found relief. ! am
only sixteen years
old, but | have bet
ter health than for
two or three years.
cannot exnreSg my
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-06-22
Much Rubber In Rhodssla.

The vast extent OF northern Rho
desia renders It impossible at pres
ent to estimate even approximately
the extent OF the rubber areas. but
such evidence as is available points
10 the great prospective value OF this
asset.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-06-22
Artificial Turquoise.

From ivory. which shows no grain.
pieces OF the size OF tho torquoise de-
sired are shaped and left for II days
in a saturated solution OF ammoni-
acal copper oxide in water, then rinse
and dry them. II the color OF the tor
quoise Is not deep enough. the opera
ton may be repeated.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-06-22

Doctors are now studying the idea
Of sleeping for shorter time and
oftener. BY division OF the hours Of
sleep new stimulus for work Is gained
and new energy-both physical and
mental-must result.--Harper's Week.
".
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-06-22

Mrs. Leila Love. wife of Wiley Love.
a farmer living near Covena, Ca. says:
81 have taken Foley Kidney Pills and
find them to be all you claim for them.
They gave me almost instant relief
when my kidneys were sluggish and in
active. can cheerfully recommend
them TO all sufferers from kidney trou-
bles." For sale by all druggists.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-06-22
When Buying. Buy Only The Best Cost
no more but gives the best results

II. l.. Blomquist. Esdaile. Wis, says
his wife considers Foley's Honey and
Tar Compound the best cough cure on
the market ''She has tried various
kinds but Foley's gives the best result
Of all.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-06-22
unwsIeoms Cues. AZ Funeral.

A Ave foot long snake was tho un'
welcome guest at funeral at Katzil,
Victoria, Australia, few days ago
and its appearance caused the widest
confusion and panic amongst the
mourners. II was only after great DIFF
ficulty that the reptile was killed. The
funeral service proceeded without fur
thar interruption.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-06-22

Copyright, 1919, by Associated Literary
Press.)
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-06-22

else to obstruct the way. The widow
looked at him for a moment and then
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-05-23
Bridge Is Given Lien.

In the case of Bridge VS. Schrage, in
which the plaintiff sought to quiet l.
tie to a number of lots in the original.
town of Hammond, the court decided
that Bridge has an equity OF s5.521.06 in
the property, and was given lien on
the property for that amount.
The case involved a considerable
amount of frontage on State street
Schrage gets the property, but must pay
Bridge the amount ordered by the court.
The property was formerly owned by
the NJ NJ Towle estate. Towle was
made a defendant, but merely as mat
ter of form.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-05-23
NOTABLE MUSICAL
EVENT COMING
Governs "Rose Maiden" to
Be Given by High School
Chorus.

One of the commencement week feat
ures in which the public may share is
the Rose Maiden Cantata by Cowen,
which is to be given by the entire high
school chorus. containing 200 voices, on
the evening of Wednesday, June 5. The
cantata has been rehearsed under the
direction of Prof. Clark Leaning and
viii be a notable musical event in Ham
mond history. The high school chorus
sang one Of the choruses in the county
high school contest, but that the next
performance the entire cantata is to be
given. The solos will be sung by we'll
known Hammond people.
Mrs George Hannauer will take the
soprano solos and Mrs. w. ID. Patton
will sing the contralto solos, Bert r.
Moon will appear in the tenor solos and
Prof. Clark Leaning, who will conduct
the chorus. will sing the bass solos.
The cantata will be given at the Ham
mond theatre, and the admission tickets
will be so cents.