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Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1915-01-29

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Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1915-01-29

there Is sfill enough tn satisfy one
Ia spl'es"f ~ miSfortuues Goethe
The Brinkley argus., 1915-04-02
Allendale Notes

We are threatened with more rain at this writing.
 Sunday School was well at tended Sunday owing to the pretty weather.
 Mesdames Matte and Gertrude Miley were the guests Sunday of Mrs. Chas Chaffin.
 MT. and Mrs. J. l.. Simpson were in Brinkley Friday the guests of MT. and Mrs. Lewis Hansman. Mrs. Hattie Skelton and Miss Nave Simpson were shopping in Clarendon Saturday. Hodge Vineyard and sister, Fannie, of Little Prairie attend ed Sunday School at Allendale Sunday.
 There will be three sermons preached at Allendale Sunday, April 4th, and dinner on the ground. Everybody invited to come.
 GOLDENROD.
The Brinkley argus., 1915-04-02
SEVENTEEN YEARS AGO
On March 31st, 1S0S--17 Years Ago--the Argus Printed These News
 Items.

Capt. w. s. Mccullough was to take charge of the post office on April 1st. and Postmaster w. K. Sims had prepared for the office to pay an extra $l00 salary.
 At the Brinkley Public School the Roll of Honor had on it the names of the following who were pupils then:
 HIGH SCHOOL DEPARTMENT
 Bessie Hodges, Genie Norman. Daisy Wilson, Ruby Savage, Edith Stillwell, Jewell Rodgers.
 GRAMMAR DEPARTMENT
 Hattie Gustavus. Irene Hank ins, Willie McGathery, Neil St. Clair, Frank Garrett, Ralph Mitchell, James Baggott. George Hartley.
 INTERMEDIATE DEPARTMENT
 lone Sapp, lrm a Hooker, Carrie Crutchmer, Kate Baggott. Roma Garrett, Sarah Crow, Claud McCreight. Walter Brown. Emmitt Stewart, Sollie Salinger.
 PRIMARY DEPARTMENT
 Ella Brooks, Lula Maddox, Nellie Folsom, Jesse Jackson. Prince Lawrence, Porter Shultz, Percy Scholem, Walter Crutch- mer.
 Seventeen years ago w. E. Kelly was City Marshal and Tim
The Brinkley argus., 1915-04-02
Another Letter From Cal
 ifOrnia
San Francisco. Cal.
 March IT. 1915.

OdU T TduCloCO, Soi.
 March IT, 1915. Dear, dear Argus:
 A friend, how much that word embraces few realize, sent me several copies of the Argus. l can't recollect when 1 have en- joyed anything more. For a time I was necessarily so un- settled that felt it useless to ask you to trouble to send 1t regularly and do not wish 1t even now. but my best desire is for it's prosperity.
 Every day I am inclined less and less to look back to even day or hour but to to see that old "Brinkley House" where at one time l had a room on the first floor and then it's duplicate on the second story brought a long train of sweet recollection they are periods of the irretriev- able past gone - like the old building and a new and improved addition is there. 1 rejoice with everyone of you, it shows Minds Mandate is progress. Missouri, Texas. Louisiana, Illinois, Florida nor Mississippi can take the warm corner in my heart oc- cupied by dear, dear Arkansas. was born IS miles from Little Rock so many years ago l dare not tell you lest you pour the thought of old age on me. Abraham was full of years or he would be with us yet. Solomon said as a man thinketh so is he, therefore. 1 try to take warning and allow my thoughts to dwell only on youth, beauty. health.
The Brinkley argus., 1915-04-02
Shults City Clerk. r YEARS AGO AT HOLLY
 GROVE

EAlO AdO AA TWILL !
 GROVE
 Rev. J. K. Farris was the M. E. Church pastor and had preached from the text of Hebrews He. and 6v.
 The Holly Grove correspondent of the ARGUS complained about the hot weather we were having in March 1898 saying that the thermometer had registered as high as 87 on several days.
 Geo. P. Ried. of Clarendon, was then a Holly Grove visitor.
 Three young Clarendon bache- lors were then Sunday visitors in Holly Grove. Messrs R. F. Mil wee, J. B. Moore and Geo. P. Ried.
 IT YEARS AGO IN BLACKTON
 Dr. P. E. Terry had just locat- ed at Blackton hunting practice and a wife.
 Miss Kate Cannon had just re- turned from two weeks visit at Postelle.
 Andrew Eaten was holding the post office down during the post masters absence.
 Coleman Palmer, J. V. Malone and Henry Moody had been to Clarendon to pay taxes.
The Brinkley argus., 1915-04-02
BRINkLEY BUSTED!

At the last City Council meet ing the members of the council called the attention of the busi- ness men of Brinkley to the fact that the City Treasury is now in a depleted condition and asked from the business men some suggestion for meeting the regu- lar monthly expenses and maln- taining the City Government.
 It seems that neither the people or the business men can understand the situation.
 One of the questions asked was well, why hasn't this shortage in money confronted us before?'
 Another said, ''the late Mayor Jackson and his administration run the city, met all expenses and kept the price of city war rants up around the dollar to dollar mark. Whats the trouble now with us?"
 It's time for each and every tax payer to be thinking little.
The Brinkley argus., 1915-04-02

holiness, peace and plenty from God.
 I love or like the Argus be- cause I have always found 1t broad to Tive and let live. l carefully read your sermon by Billy Sunday"
 Mrs. M. l.. Bates.
The Brinkley argus., 1915-04-02

TRUSTED. The devil himself has declared the Christian life the safest. the best and the most profitable. Listen to this:-
 Hast thou not made an hedge about Him and his house, and about all that He hath on every side? Thou hast blessed the work of his hands. His substance has increased in the land" God didn't have to try an ex- pertinent with Job to find out whether he could be trusted or not. He knew as well before his trials as afterward. God knew that Job would stand, no matter where He put Him. God knew all along that the devil was a liar.
 God said, He is in thy hand, you may take away his property, do what you will with him, but don't touch him. !" If the devil was ever glad he must have felt like shouting 
 when he heard that he was 10 have a chance to peel, slash and do what he pleased. He could slap the sheep, the oxen and the children. Before that time he could not have robbed the smallest lamb from the flock. If there was ever joy in hell they must have been hilarious.
 The, devil no doubt believed that Job would become one of the best captains in his army. He started out to make short work of the peace of the grand old servant; speedily held coun- cil of war, campaign was plan ned. They were to take posses sion of the servants and fill their mouths with lies. But through all of his affiiction it was his faith that saved Job his absolute and unanswering faith in God. It sustained him in the darkest hour of his trial just as it sustains every Chris tian today in the time of trial. It was based on an experimental knowledge of God. Listen to Job as he says: Il know t h a my Redeemer liveth. "
 This man knew of something that will give, peace and rest, something that would uphold him when the mountains seem falling into the sea. BLESSINGS WERE JOB'S BE-
 CAUSE OF HIS FAITH. First result of Jobs trial was a better experience. Knew God better. understood H i S power more fully. Job had more power in prayer. When h is three self-religious friends saw how patiently he endured his suffering. they got under conviction. The prayer of Job also prevailed for them. Job had more attractive power than ever.
 We are told how great were his possessions. He was given great wealth, everything doubled, he h a d 14,00O sheep, COCO camels. 1000 yoke oxen, 1000 she asses. He had ten children, his life was extended 14O years. With long life will I satisfy him."
 The best result is that the ac- count of Jobs trials made one of the books of the Bible, so his ex- perience became light 1t o millions of others, to nations and people who had no existence then.
 Not a single tear that he shed was lost, God caught up every one and transmitted them into imperishable jewels. Jobs trial was made the means of multi tudes knowing God better, of understanding the meaning of affiiction better.
 Then trust in God, through all
 thy days, Fear not, for He doth hold thy
The Brinkley argus., 1915-04-02

Yell lem you saw It Tn the Arou.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1915-07-29
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH

There was good attendance al
both services last Sunday.
The Christian Endeavor Socie.
ty under the very efficient leader.
ship of Mrs. r. L. Barber has
taken on new life and interest, as
was proven by the meeting las,
Sunday evening; and good things
are being planned for the near
future.
The attendance contest between
the Hankinson and Wahpetor
Congregational Sunday schools
resulted in the Hankinson school
being % ahead last Sunday.
This contest seems to be caus-
ing considerable interest in both
schools, as the attendance is al
most double what it was last year
at this time.
Next Sunday evening, Aug. 1st
Henry J. Doermonn of the Wall
peton-Breckenridge Base ball
team will give an address on the
subject "The Winning Life"
In the morning the pastor will
speak on the subject "The Has
been's."
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1915-07-29
A CHANCE FOR PRIZES
Continued from nage 4

CONTINUED from page 1
display will excel that at San
Francisco according to Govern
ment experts.
The premium book for the Elk
position, carries a fine array oil
premiums for the reward of the
exhibitor, ranging from farm i'm
plements valued at $500 to silver
trophies, with a liberal number Of
cash awards. Copies of this book
may be had upon application tc
the Secretary, Denver.
The facilities for accomodat-
ing exhibitors are excellent. The
Exposition group of eight build
ings center around the Denver
Auditorium, and all buildings are
commodious and slightly.
State exhibits will be housed in
the international Building, most
Of the space in which has already
been reserved.
Individual exhibitors will be
taken care of in Agricultural Hall
as will also district displays not
included in the state exhibits.
The entertainment features
have not been overlooked and
there will be free acts in the Gov
eminent Building, which will the
best obtainable in that line.
The North Dakota Agricultural
Experiment Station will have a
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1915-07-29
METHODIST CHURCH
The services will he held ne,

The services will be held next
Sunday at the usual hours.
Preaching services at 1880 A. M.
and 8 P. M, Sunday School at ~
M, and Epworth League at 7 P.
M. The attendance has been very
good for the summer season, and
interest in the various depart
ments is steadily maintained. A
very cordial invitation is extended
TO nj: TO attend these services.
Miss Vivian Shute will speak i'm
the church On Thursday evening,
the goth, at 1880 o'clock. Miss
Shute sito sail for India on Aug
ust goth to engage in missionary
work and is. spending some time
before sailing in making address,
es in order. to create greater en-
thusiasm for the missionary
cause. 1t is hoped that all who
can will be present at this meet
ing.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1915-07-29
SPEED F,EMDs TO FARGO
Continued from page 1

(ouIIlIiuCu HUH page i
Milton and others.
The other reason" is Geo. W.
Woods-his friends call him the
"Wop who put the 'Wahp' in
Wahpeton." Mr.. Woods, it will be
remembered managed the Rich
land County Fair in 1913. His
success in that connection is still
remembered with pleasure by
stockholders of the fair associa-
ton. In the past year Mr.. Woods
has promoted automobile races il,
New York, Boston, Cleveland, St,
Louis, San Antonio and all
through the south and middle
west. Last April he promoted a
$4,000 road race in Oklahoma
City. Johnny Raimey, one of those
entered at Fargo, took second in
that event.
"Wahpeton certainly is ex-
panding," said Mr.. Woods, after
he had seen the two new bank
buildings, the Stern building and
numerous new residences which
have been built since he left here
almost two years ago.
The Fargo races are attracting
unusual attention because it is
the first big league" Event ever
scheduled there.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1915-07-29
Told Her What 70 Do.


Mike had just come over from the
old country to work with his brother,
who was butler in q millionaire's
home. 1t was morning custom for
Mrs. Rich to have several chats with
her friends over the telephone. Some.
times these talks stretched we'll over
the forenoon. James, the brother. was
tired Of this and indicted Mike, the
greenhorn, into the work.
The first morning Mike tried his
hand disaster resulted. Mrs. Bucks
called up.
answer that" ordered Jimmy to
Mike. III it is Mrs. Bucks tell her to
hold the line"
Mike took down the receiver and
listened.
Ills Mrs. Rich there?' a voice asked.
No answer from Mike.
"Who is at the phone?" in a madden
tone.
''It's me, Mike"
''Iawant Mrs. Rich. This is Mrs.
Bucks" said the lady in anger.
''All right" said Mike. "Just hold
the rope:"-Baltimore American.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1915-07-29
The Oldest Ioka.

nc 0iOS8I J0kos
1t will be difficult to discover an old.
er practical joke than that of the con-
persmith and the maker Of brazen i'm
ages for the temple Of Osiris, which is
embodied in Egyptian Inscriptions dat.
ing from the reign Of Menes, founder
Of Memphis. who ruled over 1000
years ago. According to ancient rec.
ords, there dwelt between these two
craftsmen quiet man whose desire
was for peace and who was sadly dis.
turbed by the noisy occupations car.
ried on by his busy neighbors. He
therefore asked each Of them to say
for what sum they would change their
dwellings. This they did. Each calcu.
lated the amount required, and he, be.
ing satisfied, paid it over to them.
Now" he asked of the coppersmith,
where is your new dwelling" 81
have taken that of the maker Of i'm
ages" was the reply. "And you,"
queried the quiet man of the latter,
whittier goest thou?" ITO the house
Of the coppersmith.''
This is one Of many tales told in all
ages which are woven into myth and
legend and differ only in local color.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1915-07-29
BIG CROWD GREET
SPECIAL TRAIN

Continued from page II
air pictures were thrown OH the
screen just across the street from
the Merchants hotel on the Briggs
building. The comic reels were
very much enjoyed by everyone.
During the concert from nine
O'Clock or there was smoker
given in honor of these people at
the Commercial Club rooms
where appropriate speeches were
given by local people and the Wis
iting hosts.
In the store windows along the
streets could be seen the signs
''Sure we buy from you st. Paul
Fellows" And also after the at
ternoon parade the boosters
called On the local customers and
were very much pleased at the
general variety of st. Paul goods
that were for sale by the local
merchants.
Just before the concert parties
of these boosters in Wahpeton
automobiles were drove out in
to the surrounding country, so
that they might view our wonder
full crop for this year.
They made a so minute stop in
Breckenridge Wednesday morn
ing and then left for points be-
tween here and Fargo via Cassel-
ton where they will visit the Inter-
State Fair.
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TALKED At CROSS PURPOSES.
And the Casual Visitor Had Much the
Best Of th1 Controversy.

And the Casual Visitor Had Much the
Best Of thj Controversy.
This one really happened. The cigar
stand in certain hotel Is so near the
desk that people frequently go to the
wrong place to register. The other
night ruralist from out in the state
approached the stand.
"What are your prices?" he asked of
the girl.
"From 10 to IS cents" she replied,
thinking he meant the prices of cigars.
Pretty reasonable!"
The girl put two boxes of cigars on
the showcase and he took Havana
worth quarter. Much obliged,v he
said. els 1t customary to set ,'em up
to every new guest?'
She thought it was one of the COM
monplace pleasantries men unload at
cigar stands. "Oh, yes" she said.
where's the register" he asked.
Fright here" said the girl, pointing
to the cash register.
He considered 1t pretty good joke
and laughed. But where's the book p
he asked. Il want to put my name
down."
"You don't have to register when you
buy cigar" said the girl. She couldn't
imagine what was wrong with the man.
"But l want ROOM"
"Oh," came from the girl as she re-
allied mistake had been made, "the
desk is right over there. This is the
cigar stand. Get your room at the
desk"
AS he left she dropped into a chair
to laugh. A few minutes later one
of the room clerks came to the cigar
stand. what made you tell that man
we had rooms here for from 10 to Is
cents?" he asked. HE said he'd take
80 cent one. He's gone away with
bad opinion Of us"
"That's not the worst Of it." said the
girl. Hes gone away with one of
our Is cent cigars-free."-S Louis
Post Dispatch.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1915-07-29
J. 3. PARSONS. Is DEAD

Early Friday morning A. L.
PARSONS received telegram that
his father, j. S. Parsons had died
suddenly in Minneapolis. Mr.. Par
sons left at once for that city and
in company with his brother
Ralph returned Sunday morning
with the remains.
The deceased was born i'm Nor
way, Maine, June Z, 1870, and
died Of heart failure in Minneap-
Oils, July Is, 1915, having just
passed his seventeenth birthday.
He was the ninth child in fam
lily of ten children and is surviv-
ed by the youngest brother Dam
lei L. Parsons. now at Eureka
Springs, Ark, and his family of
six children, Ottie MRS. w. J..
MedlandJ, Park River, N. d., A.
l.. Parsons of this city, C. M. Par
sons Of Hettipger, N. d., R. E.
Parsons of Chinook, Mont, Stel-
Ia (Mrs. Geo. Downing, of Velva,
N. d., and R. l. Parsons of Minne-
apolis, Mimi.
In his earlier years Mr.. Par
sons was teacher, which voca-
ton he followed after his grad
uatlon from Bates College, Lew
lstone. Names In 1869 he was u
nlted in marriage to Louise +.
Folsom. Moving west he lived
in St. Paul Mimi, until 1880.
when he came to the territory of
Dakota and settled on govern
ment land east of Hankinson,
where the family lived until 1899.
Ihus the greater part of. 1tas ac-
tive life was spent in Richland
county.
After the sale Of his farm land
ne lived a while in Minneapolis,
and three years later, desiring to
escape the cold Of northern
climate, moved to Kansas CITY.
MO-, where he resided until the
death OF Mrs. Parsons two years
ago. Since that time he has spent
part Of his time in North Dako-
Ia with his children The past
winter, however, he lived in Min
neapolis with his son, Ralph. De-
ceased enjoyed good health till
the time Of his death. On the af-
Ftemoon of July 18th he spent
time in the business portion of
the city with Ralph, and returning
nome early in the evening. COM
planned of not feeling we'll. What
seemed at first to be a slight in
disposition was in reality the
abatlng Of the vital functions.
Thus ended an active life and an
other pioneer of Richland county
has passed to the beyond.
J The funeral was held from the
home Of A. L. Parsons Sunday af-
ternoon at $3.50. Rev. f. F. Mo-
vius conducted the service and in
a very fitting manner spoke of
Life and its meaning, of the obli-
cations Of the individual to So
ciety. He paid a proper tribute to
the pioneer generally that is now
passing.
Appropriate music was furn-
lshed by Miss Fern Woodward
and the male quartet. Interment
was made in the family lot in the
Movius cemetery. His children
were all present with the excep-
ton of Roy in western Montana.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1915-07-29
HIS LAST CHANCE.

Il Proved Failure, and He Announced
the Verdict Publicly.
The late Charles Frohman on one Of
his last Atlantic crossings told story
that New Yorker recounted the other
day with sigh.
Il imported once from London" Mr..
Frohman ssad, 'a comedian L expected
!, great things from. But he turned out
to be frost. So after putting up with
him for a fortnight I sent for him and
said: .3
You've been frost from the start.
Here, now, is my last proposition to
you. I'll look in on you tonight, and IL
you don't get laugh out Of the house,
why, you understand-well, the next
boat sails Saturday.
1.-THE comedian brooded over this
warning long and hard. By the time
the afternoons rehearsal came on he
had thought Of new gag. This might
perhaps save him.
"'Look here,' he said to the orches-
ira leader. I'll lean over.to you tonight
and ask you, "Why is an old maid like
a tomato?" Understand? And you'll
say: "Why is an old maid like a toma-
to? No, sir, can't answer that, sir.
Why, then, is an old maid like toma-
TOT" And then I'll say, Because she
has no one to mate her" SeeY
"'Yes, see,' said the leader doubt
fully.
'sThe evening arrived. 1, as mana
ger, according to my warning, took my
place in stage box. The comedian
came on and asked the orchestra lead
er in due course, why is an old maid
like tomato? The orchestra leader
said in answer: II give it up. Why is
an old maid like tomato. sir?'
"And then the comedian smiled in
triumph and looked out over the audi
ence and happened to catch my stern,
cold eye. Instantly his smile vanished,
and he gasped:
Because the next boat sails on Sat
urday.'" -Washington Star.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1915-07-29
Preferred the Maniac,

President Hayes when about to re
tire one day from his working room
in the capitol asked his messenger If
there was any one waiting to see him.
"Only two, and one of them is I'm.
doubtedly crazy"
Send in the sane one," said the pres
ident.
A grave looking man was introduced,
who announced himself as the EN-.
peror Of the world. The president rang
the bell and told the messenger that If
that was his idea Of sanity to send in
tile maniac.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1915-07-29
An Accommodating Boy.

IN No00suUsO0axtuOO Oys -
A Newark woman who lives in an
apartment house changed her iceman
not long ago, and the next day the
youth who drove the team for the new
man put the piece Of ice on the dumb
waiter in the basement to be hoisted
up. She pulled away.
Heavens" she exclaimed. "that new
iceman certainly gives good weight"
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display in collaboration with the
Department of Agriculture. This
will probably form the center
piece of a fine display, and will
be in charge of Mr.. L. R. Waldron
Of Dickinson, who so ably super
vised North Dakota's exhibit at
Wichita last year.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1915-07-29
Tho Expected hapnsnad.

The Expected Happened.
In the same city lived two men, the
one afflicted with a distressing STAN
mer and the other a confirmed Joker.
One morning the joker met the STAN
merer hurrying down the street.
"Where are you going?" he de-
manded.
I'm g-g-going," gurgled his friend,
ito P-P-Perkins', to g-get some
t-t-tacks.'
A brilliant idea flashed on the joker's
mind. He tore through back alleys,
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1915-07-29

Perseverance is more prevailing than
violence. and many things which can
not be overcome when they are togeth-
er yield themselves up when taken lit
tie by little.-Plutarch.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1915-07-29
ENLARGE Your Spirit.

Oftentimes it is not so much the
greatness Of thy trouble as the little
ness Of thy spirit that makes thee to
COMPLIMENTARY Taylor.