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The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1917-09-28
NOT AN UNUSUAL EXPERIENCE
Parents Have Gone Through Many Or.
deals of This Kind Along About
7:30 a. m.

He lay there still and motionless. his
eyes closed. his little limbs, once so
alive with animation, now limp
and pathetic
I've done my utmost" breathed the
man. And he mopped his forehead and
po6ed piteOuSly at the silent, staring
woman by his side.
Perhaps If we shake him again."
She suggested.
I've shaken him and shaken him
and shaken him, and tried cold water
oil his face and every other way I
could think of" he replied hollowly.
The woman leaned over the still fig
ure.
WILLIE she called. "willie! Will
lie, WILLIE"
The figure did not stir by so much
as the CULVER of an eyelid
The man leaned over
willie" he called. willie Will
lie Willie :"
Utter silence was the only response.
They both leaned over "Willier'
they called willie, Willie! vii
lie,
willie he cried. Here's penny
for You :"
The boys eyes opened.
Anybody call me? What time is
it," he muttered.
And the father and mother stood
guard until he had both stockings and
one shoe on and promised them not
to lie down again.-Detroit Free Press.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1917-09-28
Two Historic lexingtons.

The city of Lexington, Ky, vas
named from Lexington, Mass. in 1775.
by party of hunters who We're en-
camped on the site of the town when
they received the news of the battle
of Lexington. The battle occurred
April %, ITS, but some months may
have elapsed before the Kentucky
hunters heard of it. Lexington was
laid out in 1871, incorporated as town
in 1872. and the first newspaper pub
lished west of the Allegheny noun
tains was started there in 1887 to pro-
mote the separation of Kentucky from
Virginia. This was not accomplished
till 1870.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1917-09-28

such to me. my heart has hled for you
| have given nearly all of my little
store of savings TO redeem you. Sure
ly the sincerity of my interest in your
behalf should entitle me to your conf
dence."
GIVE him his chance, Dan" re-
marked the other of the two criminals,
known as Red Lowry.
They listened respectfully enough,
as almost with tears in his eyes the
earnest young minister attempted to
show them the folly of their ways. He
told them his name and the address
of sister in the city whom he was
visiting for the week. He asked them
to come and see him there and he
would try to find them honest work.
you're good sport" announced
Derby Dan effusively, when the lecture
had concluded Its waste of time
maybe. for you do not understand our
ways, but you've gone down into your
pocket for strangers. you are the right
sort and soon as we hit another job
We'll send you back the coin with in
terest."
surely you do not contemplate an
other crime :" gaSped the Mortified
good man.
There's only one trade we under
stand, boss" said Red Lowry. Its
cost us lot of money to learn it and
it's got to produce something, see?
You're fine sort and If ever we can
help you out We'll be on hand"
The Rev. Alger Trescom went on his
way feeling that he had come across
a proposition beyond his mastery, and
the two young men waved him an airy
farewell with grinning, amused faces
They did not appear at his sisters
house. as Trescom had hoped, and the
latter was Il little grewsome as he re-
fleeted that about all the money he had
in the world had gone into an unsuc-
cessful experiment.
A week later Trescom was back at
Earlville, where he had held the pas
torate of small village church for
over n year 1t was a poor charge the
salary barely sufficient to sustain the
little parsonage and pay the old woman
living at its rear, who kept the house
in order and furnished his meals. The
heroic spirit of the young preacher,
however, had resisted the temptation
of better-paying charge. He had
made friends. he felt that he was doing
coed in the community and he loved
his little flock. They were unable TO
do more than they had in a money way.
and he never even limited at the depri-
walton end hardships he was suffering
for their sakes.
Now fate plays strange freaks with
It's victims. Ii was destiny, clean, pre-
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1917-09-28
This woman ONLY
WEIGHED76POUNDS
Takes Taniac and She Now
Weighs One Hundred
and Six.
SUFFERED FOR rs YEARS
Says Words Cannot Express the Grati-
.ude She Owes master
Medicine"

"Words of praise can't express the
gratitude I feel to Tanlae for it has
not only relieved me of troubles that
kept me in misery for twenty-five
years, but has built me up until | am
thirty pounds heavier than was when
| started taking It," said Mrs. J. C.
Bogardus, of 1920 Clifton street, FL
paso. Texas few days ago.
Il have suffered since l was about
ten years Old" she continued, with
catarrhal trouble of the stomach and
of recent years with rheumatism and
1t seemed my troubles were steadily
growing worse. My food would sour
on my stomach and the gas pressing
against my heart affected my breath
Ing. I fell off until / only weighed
seventy-six pounds and was so weak
and nervous l got but little sleep at
nights. was eonstipated and suffered
terribly from headaches. The rheuma-
tism affected my lower limbs mostly
and had such pains through my back
and right side ! simply could not look
after my household duties.
1T surely was surprising TO me the
way Tanlac took hold of my troubles.
began improving right from the start.
My strength came back to me day by
day and I soon overcame the trouble
from constipation and the headaches.
The pains in my back and side have
left me and l don't even feel the rheu-
matism In my lower limbs any more.
I now weigh one hundred and six
pounds, and many of my friends have
spoken of my great improvement and
asked what on earth | had been TAX
ing. OF course, simply tell them Tan
lac for think 1t the most remarkable
medicine ever made"
There is a Tanlac dealer in your
town. Adv.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1917-09-28
Retail Interests Benefited.

Through chamber of commerce work
the retail interests in community are
brought together to work together for
Improvement in local methods of mer-
chandising. for investigation and
elimination of 'fy-5y-night' concerns
and fraudulent advertisers. Credit bu-
reauS are often maintained, and truth
full advertising is n thing Insisted
upon. Universal trading conditions To-
cally are considered and worked out,
not only for the protection of the re-
tail stores, but for the protection of
the customer.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1917-09-28
OYSTERS Grin of Death.

Some interesting and curious stories
are told of the way in which the oys-
ter is capable of gripping and holding
anything it gets between It's shells.
One writer says that on one occasion a
dish of oysters was placed in the eel
lar of an inn at Ashburton, England.
One of the oysters soon opened its
eholl ard it WIS pounced upon by three
mice who were at once crushed to
death by the shell closing upon them.
At another time fox thrust his mouth
into very large mussel which closed
upon him and held him fast until he
was drowned by the rising tide.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1917-09-28
Neiahborhood Society.

"Oh. mother" cried Mabel, who had
never visited in the country. Il have
just had letter from my schooimate
inviting me to spend two weeks ON
her fathers farm"
Mabels mother looked up languidly.
Eyes, dear" she remarked land
what does she say about the society in
the neighborhood? Does she mention
anyone?"
NO" answered Mabel thoughtfully.
"but I've heard her mention the Hol-
stems and Guernseys."
"Oh, WELL" said her mother. 81 pre-
sumo they are pleasant people. Re
hoboth Sunday Herald
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1917-09-28
All EiouratiVe.

"My dear" said a young married
man, 81 have changed my mind about
going out riding tonight"
May ! be permitted to inquire the
reason whyf" responded bis sarcastic
wife.
You may"
"Well. what is the reason?"
"My darling, in the first place, It's
rather expensive, and, in the second
place, don't want to CO."
Il don't care fig"
'.In that case, l presume yda1 he a
date" n
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1917-09-28
PLANT JAPANESE LILY IN FALL

While almost all lilies do better if
planted in the fall, there are some va
rietles. notably the japanese, which
do not reach this country until the
ground Is frozen. However, they can
be planted even in December If you
prepare the bed as follows:
Dig the bed deep 1.-TWO feeD and ma
nure heavily, using we'll rotted manure,
and mix thoroughly When the bed is
ready. cover it with a foot or two of
fresh manure. This will keep the
ground from freezing. Lily bulbs de-
teriorate when kept out of the soil.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1917-09-28
His Turn.

Mrs. Wattles was clearly out of
sorts at breakfast yesterday. Urged
to give a reason, she said, We'll,
dreamed you tried to marry another
woman last night"
well, 1t was my turn" replied Occy.
"You ran away and joined dramatic
troupe the night before. kansas City
Star
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1917-09-28
No Need to Worry.

lady of nice consideration said ::
"Manda, I'm not going to send you
my wash TO do this week because my
children have scarlet fever, and don't
want your children to get 1t, so I'll
have the clothes fumigated." Replied
the colored woman: You don't need
to worry about that, ma am; my chill
dren had the scarlet fever three
weeks ago"
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1917-09-28

165 pounds and am as strong as man.
/ think money is well spent which pur-
chases Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound. Mrs. JOS. O'BRYAN, I755
Newport Ave, Chicago, Ill.
The success of Lydia E. Pinkham.s
Vegetable Compound, made from root.
and herbs, is unparalleled. 1t NAV be
used with perfect confidence by women
who suffer from displacements, inflan-
nation, liberation, irregularities, peri
odic pains, backache, bearing down feel
ing, hatulency, indigestion, dizziness.
and nervous prostration Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound is the stan
dArd remedy for female ills.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1917-09-28
THIS DRUGGIST KNOWS
BEST KIDNEY MEDICINE

Sixteen years ago | began to sell DIR.
Kilmer's Swamp-Root and today | believe
it is one of the best medicines on the
market; and my patrons are very much
pleased with the results obtained from its
use and speak very favorably regarding it.
swamp-Root has been very successful in
the treatment of kidney liver and bladder
troubles according to the reports received
and l have no hesitancy in recommending
it for l have great faith in its merits
Very truly yours,
OWL DRUG STORE,
BY r. f. Boies,
Oct. 3, 1916. Sedalia, Missouri.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1917-09-28
Hama Watch at NiQht.

The care of the watch ut night or
when 1t is not in use Is an important
item, concerning which the United
States Bureau of Standards states :
"At night or when the watch is not In
use ii is desirable TO leave the watch
in the same position as during the day,
and preferably in some place where 1t
will not be subject to any great tenn
neratllre change"
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1917-09-28

The Waverley novels were so called
because the first of the series was
called Waverley. 1t was published
anonymously in 1914. and was follow
ed, year after year. by other novels
all published anonymously until 1927
when at a public dinner party Scott
admitted the authorship.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1917-09-28
The Karat

The weight used by goldsmiths in
sauging the quality of gold apart from
the alloy-namely, karat-is derived
from that of the seed of an Abyssin-
ian karat-flower, which, being exceed
ingly uniform in size, were employed
in weighing gold and precious stones.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1917-09-28
Whenever You Need q General Tonic
Take Groves

The Old Standard Groves Tasteiess
chill Tonic is equally valuable as Gen
eral Tonic because it contains the we'll
known tonic properties of QUININE and
IRON. It acts on the Liver. Drives out
Malaria. Enriches the Blood and Builds
up the Whole System 90 cents.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1917-09-28
But Lottie Hadn't One.

Flossie (alluding to her new rings
1t isn't always what present costs
that makes it appreciated.
Little (who doesn't think much of
it)-No, dear. Very often it is what
other people think it costs.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1917-09-28
To Remove Rust Stains.

To remove rust stains from any fab
ric take the juice of lemon and some
salt and mix together. Rnh 1t well
into the material and then hang in
the sun TO dry. Repeat tho second
time If the first doesn't bring ali the
stain out. The second time the stain
will all be removed.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1917-09-28
She Would Get Even.

Marcellis was very fond of playing
with the calves. One day one chased
her. Very much frightened, she erawied
under the fence and said, You can
stand there looking at me now, calf,
but I'll have some of you in my stom-
ach before long"
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1917-09-28
A Careful Man.

She (working him up)-You should
never propose to girl on Friday.
1t is uulucky.
He (not having any)-Not always.
once knew fellow who did ii, and
the girl refused him.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1917-09-28
House Numbers on Curbs.

The house numbers at Pasadena,
Cal, are placed on the curb in front
of each residence, conspicuous num-
bers being placed on a white rectangle.
At the street crossing the names of the
streets are painted on the curbs.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1917-09-28
All Acted About Same

"Are you sure he is crazy, doctorW
you are his wife; you ought to
know" But I've been married twice
before, and l thought he acted about
the same as the Others. Life
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1917-09-28
Fine Pumphouse.

Charles had lived his four years ON
a farm. He was on visit to his city
aunt and upon arrival asked for
drink. His mother took him into the
bathroom and drew some water from
a faucet. MY" exclaimed Charles,
looking around the white enameled
room. Aunt Dell has lovely pump
house."
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1917-09-28
Letter to
DR.. kilner u Co.
Binahamton. N. r.
Prove What Swamp Roo. VIII Do F.f Yos
Oct. 3, 1916.

Send ten cents to DR.. Kilmer & Co,
Binghamton, N. Y, for sample size
bottle. 1t will convince anyone. You
will also receive booklet of valuable in
formation, telling about the kidneys and
bladder. When writing, be sure and men
ton this paper. Large and medium size
bottles for sale at all drug stores.-Ady.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1917-09-28

was unable to walk
or do any of my own
work. | read about
Lydia E. Pinkham's
V Z e t a ble Com
pound in the news
papers and deter
mined to try it. 1t
brought almost i'm
mediate relief. My
weakness has en-
tirely disappeared
and | never had bet
Tor daalfh 7 .I
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1917-09-28
Poison wv Helps, Too.

The vacationist who colides with a
hornets nest is bound to have a swell
time.-Boston Transcript.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1917-09-28
Where II Works.

"Has Matilda a rack for her piano."
"Sure. All her hearers get their
nerves on it"
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1917-09-28

This is difficult for woman: To
believe the nice little things she tells
other women about her husband.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1917-09-28
DON'T GAMBLE

that your hearts all right. Make
sure. Take "Renovine"-a heart and
nerve tonic. Price SOC and $1.OO.-Ady.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1917-09-28

Scrape up the road dust and apply
about the roots of your plants, and
help keep the moisture In the SOIL
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1917-09-28

This world is willing to tolerate a
lazy man who has money.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1917-09-28
ru,s "a THE AGE OF YOUTH.

You will look ten years younger II you
darken your ugly. grizzly: gray mars Dy
rs;ne ETA Creole" Hair Dressing.-Adv.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1917-09-28

Men with long heads are capable OF
using them on short notice.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1917-09-28
How Did She Know?

'Do you shave up or DOWN."
Down"
1T feels like down. "-Lampoon
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1917-09-28
WOMAN SICK
TWO YEARS
Could Do No Work 1
Now Strong as q
Man.

Chicago, Ill.-.For about two years
l suffered from a female trouble SO
Cottonwood chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1917-current, 1917-12-28
Schroeder Wyatt Marriage.

The marriage of Mr., Rudolph
Schroeder and Miss Margaret Wyatt
took place on Christmas day at the
brides home in Lewiston, Rev. F. H.
Thompson Of the Lewiston Baptist
church officiating.
The bride. is a Lewiston girl who is
held in the highest esteem by wide
circle of friends. Since finishing her
school, she has been engaged in teach
ing and has been eminently successful
in this work. The groom is the son
of Mr.. and Mrs. August Schroeder,
and is successful young farmer of
this section. Their many friends ex-
tend hearty congratulations and best
wishes.
Cottonwood chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1917-current, 1917-12-28


Jake Kites and family and Grand
ma jackson Of Joseph Plains are in
town and stopping at the Rookie hotel.
Mr.. and Mrs. JAS. Peyer and baby,
Of the Ferdinand country, were the
guests Of DR.. and Mrs. Orr Yesterday.
The usual Christmas tree entertain
ments with appropriate programs were
held in nearly every country school
house in this portion Of the country.
Mrs Safely, wife of the editor Of
the Grangeville Free Press, left today
for an extended visit with relatives in
California. Editor Saaey accompan.
led her as far as Lewiston.
Leo Robertson, the Nezperce drug
gist, and his wife enjoyed Christmas
with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Geo.
Nj. Robertson, in Cottonwood, leaving
for home Wednesday morning.
Geo. w. Phillips, our harness deal
er, has just made and sold an extra
good set of harness to Wade Kincaid,
for use on his stock ranch at Ashmoor,
Montana, where he expects to 60 in
February.
Notwithstanding the bad weather
a good crowd enjoyed the band con-
cert and ball Wednesday night, and
the members feel very grateful to the
public for the liberal patronage. The
net proceeds amounted to about S25.
Cottonwood chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1917-current, 1917-12-28

Max Rehder has so far recovered as
to be able to leave the hospital, and
he and his sister, Miss Helen Render,
are now on their way home to Cot
tonwood, having left Baltimore last
Wednesday.
DR.. j. d. Shinnick has just re-
ceived a letter from his brother, DR..
Tom Shinnick Of Beloit, Wis, stating
that he has just passed the eXamina-
tion and viii go to France to serve as
an army physician. Tom spent some
time here visiting his brother several
years ago.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mel Morgan feel
very proud of a photo received from
their son Loran, a member of Co. E.,
/. n. G., who is now in France. The
picture shows him to be now a
straight, square-shonldered splendid
looking soldier-somewhat different
from another picture they show Of
Loran when be first donned the sol
dier's uniform at Cottonwood.
Cottonwood chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1917-current, 1917-12-28
Watch Party Monday Night.

A watch party will be given in
the lodge room of the Odd Fellows
hall on Monday night, Dec. 31st, un-
der the auspices of the |. 0. 0. F. and
X. OFF lodges. Besides card-playing
and music, an appropriate program
will be rendered Admission 25c, all
the proceeds to go to the Red Cross.
Everybody invited.
The Red Cross asks all ladies who
come to bring along dozen sand
wiches and dozen pickles.
Cottonwood chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1917-current, 1917-12-28
K. of {. Resolutions.

The following resolutions were pass
ed at a regular meeting of Cotton
wood Council, Sunday, Dec. %.
'Be it resolved, that the Cotton
wood Council No. 1889, Knights of
Columbus, in meeting assembled, by a
rising vote, agree to pay the social
dues during the war; of their members
who enlist in the services of the
United States army and navy, during
the present war; and be it further re-
solved:
THAT copy of these resolutions
be sent to every member enlisted in
the United States army and navy,
and copy be entered on the records
of this council"
Cottonwood chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1917-current, 1917-12-28
LOCAL ITEMS
OF INTEREST
In and Around Cottonwood
and Vicinity.


Eugene Mauer is seeing the
sights in Lewiston this week.
\ Dan Hill was in from the Sal
!. mon the first of the week on bus
mess.
4 Miss Evelyn Porter, our music
teacher, is visiting her sister at
Lapwai this week.
Miss Jessie Wardrobe is spend
ing the holidays with relatives at
Il Genesee.
Mrs. DeCourcey and daughter
Anita are visiting relatives at
Lewiston this week.
Henry Downer was in town
from the logging camps at Win
chester Tuesday.
Miss Sherman and the Misses
McGrath of Keuterville are holi-
day visitors at Lewiston.
/ Ira Williams of Keuterville Wis
tied Lewiston and other points
on the branch this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. O. E. Jones went
to Lewiston Monday to spend
Christmas with his parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. August Schroeder
went to Lewiston Monday to
spend Christmas with friends.
Mrs. Mary Pierce went to Spo-
kane the first of the week to visit
1-her daaagss daughter Mrs. Shallenberger.
Miss Inghram, the po6g st1pTtEE 2
mona schoolmam, is among the
many Christmas visitors at Lew
iston.
Dick Haskins left Monday to
visit relatives at Centralia, Wn.
His family preceded him the
week before.
Richard Hayden of Ferdinand
is assisting with the work at the
local depot until new helper
can be procured.
Mike and Henry Nader of Keu-
terville went to Cotton the first
of the week to visit their father
until after New Years.
Al Herboth spent Monday and
Tuesday at Uniontown visiting
his brother, Harry, who came
from Camp Lewis Sunday to visit
his parents.
Miss Ilene Martin, who has
been attending school at Cotton,
is spending the holidays with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. E. L.
Martin at Winona.
Miss Beatrice Briggs, local
manager of the Nezperce tele-
phone line, is spending this week
with relatives at Lewiston. Mrs.
Craner has taken her place at
the switchboard.
Cottonwood chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1917-current, 1917-12-28

This amount was sent to the Su-
preme Secretary on Dee. %, 1917.
The Knights Of Columbus hereby ex-
press their thanks to the generous do
nators to above fund and assure you
that twill be used as pledged.
In addition to the above, S21800
was sent by the local council, making
the total S1258.45.
signed By Committee