Ayers You can hardly find a home without its Ayer’s Cherry Pectoral. Parents know what it does for children: breaks Cherry Pectoral up a cold in a single night, wards off bronchitis, prevents pneumonia. Physicians ad vise parents to keep it on hand. •• The beat cough medicine money can buy is Ayer’s Cherrv Pectoral. For the coughs of childreu nothing could fcossfbTy be better.” Jacob Shull, Saratoga, Inn. 25C.. 50c.. 91.00. J. c. AYER CO., eajaMMiSMaEMHB foi* i Throat, Lungs Ayer’s Pills greatly aid the Cherry Pectoral in breaking up a cola. Healthy Mothers. Mothers should always keep In good bodily health. They owe It to their children. Yet it is no unusual sight ^,0 see a mother, with babe in arms, coughing violently and exhibiting all the symptoms of a consumptive ten dency. And why should this danger ous condition exist, dangerous alike to mother and child, when Dr. Bochee’s German Syrup would put a stop to It once? No mother should be without this old and tried remedy in the house —for its timely use will promptly cure any lung, throat or bronchial trouble in herself or her children. The worst cough or cold can be speedily cured by German Syrup; so can hoarseness and congestion of the bronchial tubes. It makes expectoration easy, and gives instant relief and re-freshing rest to the cough-racked consumptive. New trial bottles, 25c; large size, 75c. At all druggists. . Colonist Rates West. Via the Great Northern, daily, March 1st to May 15th, 1905, to all points in Montana, Idaho, Washing ton, Oregon and California. Two through trains to the Cost daily. Apply to any Agent, Great Northern Line for rates, maps, des criptive matter etc., or to Frea Rogers, G. P. A., Sioux City, Io. 34-3m A Continual Strain Many men and women are constant ly subjected to what they commonly term “a continualy strain” because of some financial or family trouble. It wears and distresses them both men tally and physically, affecting their nerves badly and bringing on liver and kidney ailments, with the attendant evils of constipation, loss of appetite, sleeplessness, low vitality and despon dency. They cannot, as a rule, get rid of this “continual strain,” but they can remedy its healthdestroying effects by taking frequent doses of Green’s August Flower. It tones up the liver, stimulates the kidneys, insures healthy body functions, gives vim and spirit to one’s whole being, and event ually dispels the physial or mental distress caused by that “continual strain.” Trial bottle of August Flower 25c; regular size, 75c. At all druggists. Wanted. Cattle to Pasture $1.25 per head for the season. Inquire of Joseph Obermire, O’Neill or Emmet, Neb. 45-3 ■ : .:: „ keeps fresh longer tastes far better Bread does you more good when it’s made with YEAST FOAM the wonderful yeast that took the First Grand Prize at the 8t. Louis Exposition. Yeast Foam is sold by all gro cers at 6c a package—enough for 40 loaves. Rend a postal card ! I for our new illustrated book, “Good Bread: How to Make It.’* NORTHWESTERN YEAST 00, CHICAGO, ILL. ®aiSISE10a®ISEiai®BE®riEE15)3®I5I3ISI3S I RURAL WRITINGS | ®gUSiSI@MSMSJSlSISJ3JSMSMSJSM3j3®ISJSli9 [Item* from the country are solicited for (his department. Mail or send them In as early In the week as possible; items received later than Wednesday can not be used at all and It is preferred that they be iu not later than Tuesday. Always send your name with items, that we may know who they are from. Name of seuder uot for publication. See that your writing is legible, especially names and Fdaces, leaving plenty of space between the lues for eorreotion. tie careful that what you tell about actually occurred.1 Amelia Items • Tom Currans made a trip north of O’Neill recently. Sam Riley was seen on the streets of Amelia Monday. We are having nice weather only it rains once In a while. Rudy Adams and family visited Pierce’s Monday last. Miss Maggie Adams called on Pil lamans Monday forenoon. Jessie Roy passed through Amelia Friday on his way to Tom Curran’s. Misses Maggie Adams and Lillie Pierce were seen on the streets of Amelea Monday. Herman Liermann is seen going, north quite often. Dont know what the attraction is. Mrs. Saunders left Monday for a visit with her friends and relatives. She will be absent for a few months. Misses Maggie Adams and Lillie Pierce made a trip to Chambers Tues day. They report the roads are very bad. Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Roy left for their home in Bonesteel after a week’s visit with their friends and relatives here. Miss Edith Pierce returned home with them where she will visit for some time. Son Flower. Phoenix Pick-Ups Ray Parshall spent Sunday at home. Mrs. Nilson was on the sick list, Saturday. Isabel McKathnie visited her sister Mrs. Hitchock last week. Ray Parshall was a caller at Fred Turner’s Monday morning. Ralph Coburn attended a dance near Ray last^aturday evening. Mrs. Anderson visited with Mrs. Keeler an afternoon last week. Lovella Clevenger spent Wednesday of last week with Lida Wearner. Jessie Coburn was obliged to close her school, on account of sickness. Bert Anderson is working for Dr. Stevenson near Throm at present. A fruit tree agent from Boyd county was in our neighborhood last week. B. F. Stockwell and wife of Butte visited relavives at Phoenix last week. George Spindler and family of Tur ner were trading at Phoenix Saturday. Geo Lamphier and Perry Miller marketed hogs in Atkinson last week. Ben Anderson was obliged to miss school a day last week, on account of sickness. Ted Anderson helped Friend Keeler fence 600 acres of sand hills last week, belonging to Friend. C. H. Christensen of Ray, Jacob Hunt and Harvey Nachtmann of Ann car were Phoenix visitors last week. Geo Lamphier and wife, also Dave and Elnora, Perry Miller, Mr. Kline and Howard Greeley spent Thursday evening at the home of Mrs. Flora Coburn. Ray Aldridge had the misfortune to lose his hat, on the way home from the dance Saturday evening. But Sunday went back to find it and was successful. Word was received that Harlow Vosburg and family who moved from here to Eugene City, Oregon, a few years ago, have lately moved to Mis souri on account of their daughters health. Mrs. L. G. Coburn and children, ac companied by May Rich,drove to Pad dock one day last week. Elva Berry returned with them the same evening and is staying at L. G. Coburn’s at present. Miss May Rich of Hot Springs, S. D. visited her aunt Mrs. Flora Coburn and family at Phoenix last week. She having moved away from here about twenty years ago, thought that the country had improved wonderfully. Huge Task. It was a huge task, to undertake the cure of such a bad case of kidney di sease, as that of C. F. Collier,of Chero kee, la., but Electric Bitters did it. He writes: “My kidneys were so far gone, I could not sit on a chair with out a cushion; and suffered from dread ful backache, headache, and depres sion. In Electrice Bitters, however, I found a cure, and by them was re stored to perfect health. I recom mend this great tonic medicine to all with weak kidneys, liver or stomach.” Guaranteed by P. C. Corrigan, drug gist; price 50c. Very Low Rates to Toronto, Ont., Via the North-Western Line. Ex cursion tickets will be sold on June 18, 19, 21 and 22, with favorable return limits, on account of Triennial Con vention, International Sunday School Association. Apply to agents Chicago & North-Western R’y. Loans on farm and city property.— E. II. Benedict.44-tf OTHER COUNTY TOWNS Rummaged : From : Their : Newspapers PAGE. James Mullen is building an addi tion to his residence. Miss Maud Kline of O’Neill, who has been visiting Mr. and Mrs. Will Lord for a few days, returned home Saturday. Nine of O’Neill’s most popular young ladies were the guests at dinner Tuesday evening of the Misses Phoebe Mullen and Anna O’Donnell.—The Reporter. INMAN Mr. Foglesong and wife have gone to Hot Springs, S. D,, for a few months. Rev. M. H. Wilson was the guest of Rev. Bowen at O’Neill, last Wennes day. The Misses Stella Clark, Lena Fow ler, Myrtle MeDeroott and Lillie Ek, will graduate next Friday night. Mrs. Eunice Barnstetter (nee Smith) of Carthage, Mo., formerly of this place, is here staying with Mr. and Mrs. DeLaMater. Mr. Fantz, after nearly a year’s stay with the Hancock family and others returned to his home in Indiana last Thursday. Mr. Fisher, representing the Belle; vue College, was here a few days last week on a visit to his former school mate, Rev. M. H. Wilson. Fred Baker has moved his house hold goods to Springview, where he has bought a barber shop and outfit. His friends wish him success.—The News. EWING. Mr. and Mrs. Jay Gilmour left for their ranch in the western part of the county Tuesday. D. G. Roll went to Neligh this week, and was relieved of a hundred feet of [an old companion that has staid by [him for some time. Mr. and Mrs S. P. Cramer, accom panied by their daughter, Mrs J. F. Miller of Chicago, took the morning passenger Tuesday, for the latter place, where Mrs. Cramer will be treated for gall stones, which disease has caused her much suffering the past few months. The Woodmen and Workmen have the necessary funds in sight with which to erect a 30x100 feet opera house and lodge room. The probabil ities are the building will be com menced in about ten days, and It’s location on the south side of Nebraska street, opposite the Episoopal church, will give east Ewing another boost. Henry IIolz, who is well known in the south east part of Holt county, is here on a visit to friends and relatives, after having spent some time in the service of Uncle Sam at Ft. Washakie. He reports N. J. Finwall and family doing well, besides being employed by the government, they have some min ing interests that gives promise of wealth.—The Advocate. ATKINSON. Mrs. Joseph Price went to O’Neill Tuesday morning to visit with her.son Maylon. The high school base ball team have a promise from the O’Neill team to give them a game in the near future. A. J. Ellis of West Point and K. F. Siemsen of Crowell, have purchased the soloon business of W. F. Siems and will commence the operation of same the first of June. It is reported that the Green Valley postofflce was robbed of $92 worth of stamps last week. We have been un able to learn the particulars. Mrs. J. J. Stilson left for Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Tuesday morning to be present at the graduation of her daughter Bertha, which takes place June 9th. George Sturdevant left yesterday for Valentine where he will open up a dental office. George is a home grown product of Atkinson and we wish him all kindsof success in his new location. Howard Havens, who has been in St. Louis for the last two years, was visiting with his parents last week. Howard made a pleasant call at this office and informs us that he is on his way to Idaho Falls where he has a position on a local paper.—The Grap hic. Startling Evidence. Fresh testimony in great quantity is constantly coming in, declaring Dr. King’s New Discovery for Consump tion, Coughs and Colds to be unequal ed. A recent expression from T. J. McFarland, Bentorville, Va., serves as example. He writes: “I had Bron chitis for three years and doctored all the time without being benefited. Then I began taking Dr. King’s New Discovery, and a few bottles wholly cured me.” Equally effective in curing all Lung and Throat troubles, Con sumption, Pneumonia and Grip. Guaranteed by P. C. Corrigan, Drug gist. Trial bottles free, regular sizes 50c, and $1.00. American steel hog fencing 20c per rod at Golden & Hodgkin’s. Think it over. 39-tf PUT ON THE BRAKES. ■low Up, or Before Yon Know It Yon Mny Be OK the Track. The limned poes sixty tulles an hour. In the smoker men joke and play cards and tell riique stories. The day coach es are crowded and comfortless. The heavy sleepers as they sway to and fro rnnke only a gentle rocking for the people who chat and read and nap. Crash! Engine and cars and flesh and blood are ground up together In a shapeless, horrid mass. Off the track! So goes humanity's train. Here Is a boy who got to running on a fast schedule. He began by pilfering from his father’s till. As he grew older hs made faster time. Down grade be goes, and soon comes the crash. News boys cry a murder and a suicide. The crowd halts for a moment. His friends murmur, "I never thought he was so bad!" A young man is off the track! A young girl thinks her mother Is too slow for these record breaking times. Mother Is "old fashioned.” The girl goes to places her mother has warned her she shonld not frequent The bloom is brushed from the fruit • * • One day a brazen, drunken crea ture, cursing and shrieking, Is loaded Into the patrol wagon. A woman la off the track! A man gets in a hurry to be rich. His father went slowly, carefully, suc cessfully. But father’s methods will not do. What's the use of moiling and tolling when a quicker way ttay well do the business? So-and-so has spec ulated successfully. Surely I am as shrewd as he. • • • A pistol shot A man ls-off the track! Our age Is a rapid one. Business and society go at a sixty mile clip. Bather than be sidetracked for a time men will drive their trains Into the ditch. Many of them ran wild. There are frequent collisions and wrecks Innu merable by getting off the track. Hook out, thriving but ventureeome merchant and reckless young woman and gay young man! The race Is not to the swift alone. Put on the brakes. Slow up, or before you know It you will be off the track^-Mllwaakee Jour nal. Dangers of Melancholy. The weak, broken spirited peraon grows morbid and mhnAoly, end the brain degenerates rapidly under the Influence of these mental states. Mel ancholia is something-that.eemse mow within the province at the will power than anything else. It can be cast elf and avoided only la this way. Some times for the lack of atlmulstlng the will physicians will recommend a change of occupation, scenery and as sociation. This is merely an attempt to rescue the mind from Introspection and give the will an opportunity to ae sert Itself. Sometimes this IS accom plished, and then. If followed up by cultivating the will, a permanent cure may be effected^-Exchange. Homeseekers Excursion. Via Great Northern Line on first and third Tuesdays each month to points north and west. Rate, one first class fare plus $2 return limit 21 days, stopovers allowed at intermediate points. Full particular may be had from any Agent Great Northern Line or Fred Rogers, G. P. A., Sioux Gity, Iowa. 34-4m CONTINUE Those who are gaining fleeh and strength by regular treat ment with Scott’s Emulsion should continue the treatment 4n hot weather; smaller dose and a little cool milk with It will do away with any objection which Is attached to fatty pro ducts during the heated season. Send for free sample. SCOTT & BOWNE, Chemists, 409-415 Pearl Street, New York, 50c. and fi.oo; all druggists. I SnMWMMMMMHMrtOtmimaeMMM (Wilmar & Sioux Falls Ry.) A — ... .... . No. 323 No. 163 No. 184 No. 384 No. 326 Mixed 1’as’gr Pus'gr Mixed Mixed Arrive Depart 6.10 pin ».50pm O’Neill 7.00 am 0.30 pm 8.30 am 6.20 am 5.00 pm 8. City 11.50 am 6.20 am 5 00 pm Nos. 163,164 and 323 dally exoept Sunday; No. 324 dally except Friday and Saturday; NO. 326 Saturday only. Close connections at Sioux City for all points. For rates and further Information call au or address— W. E. West, Agent Chicago & Northwestern Railway TRAINS EAST tPassenger, No. 4, 3:00 a. m. •Passenger, No. 6, 9:40 a. m. •Freight, No. 116, 3:35 p. m. tFreight, No. 64, 12:01 p. nr TRAINS WEST tPassenger, No. 5, 3:35 p. m. •Passenger, No.ll, 10:25 p. m •Freight, No. 119, 6:32 p. m. tFreight, No. 63, 3:35 p. m. The service is greatly improved by the addition of the new passenger trains Nos. 4 and 5; No. 4 arrives in Omaha at 10:35 a. m., arrives at Sioux City at 9:15 a. m. No. 6 leaves Omaha at 7:15 a. m., leaves Sioux City at 7:50 a. m. •Dally; ^Dally, except Sunday. E. R. Adams, Agent The Kind You Have Always Bought, and which has in use for over SO years, has home the signature - and has been made trader bis j ssaKssssKHse All Counterfeits, Imitations and “Just-as-good” are hub Experiments that trifle with and endanger the beatthiof Infants and Children—Experience against Experiment* What is CASTORIA Gastoria is a harmless substitute for Castor Oil* Para* goric, Drops and Soothing Syrnps. lt is Pleasant. -It contains neither Opium, Morphine nor other Narootie substance. Its age is its guarantee. It destroys Worms and allays Feverishness. It cures Diarrbooa and Wind Colic. It relieves Teething Troubles. cUrea Constipation and Flatulency. It assimilates the Food, regulates the Stomach and Bowels, giving healthy and natural sleep. The Children’s Panacea—The Mother's Friend. /• ■** •** — - —«• ... GENUINE CASTOR IA AtWXVO i i T i l THE NORFOLK \ I' • ' b u> \ ' T'■ *■ ..'LL "',. " 1 . .* * * ** * : . «T M J ^ . Black Loenst, Cottonwood, box elder and'ash tree seedings. Rose bushes and ornament#! shrubs. ELM AND ASH - Trees are the hardiest, longest Hy ing trees, and are the best shade trees for the street or park. A fine lot of 10 and 12 foot trees for sale. ASPARAGUS A sparagus is so easilp grown and such a large quantity Is produced on a small amount of ground that every grand2n should contain y bed. A bed 10 foot square requiring 50 plants will give an abuudant supply of any ordin ary family. Apirl and. May is the best time to plant. We have the largest and best flavored variety. DELICIOUS STRAWBERRIES Most everybody likes strawberries and thy are the most easily grown of any kind of fruit a& well as the most healthful and dellciouB and they bear a full crop of fruit the next year after planting. From 300 to 500 plants make a good sized bed planted one foot by three foot. We have the biggest self-fortilizing kinds. SWEET PRUKE PLUM September 1,1003, three bushels of plums were picked from one five year old tree in E. D. Hammond’s orchard of Sweet Prune plums. The tree com menced to bear two years after plant ing and is bearing every year. It is the only Prune Plum that has been a, success with me and I have tried, many kinds. It stood the dry years, 1893 and 1894, and the hard winter or 1899 and bore fruit the following sea son. It is a grand success for North i n color,- large -size, sfthi ean be easily removed annoan - be plttcd-Hke a free Stone, peach. They are excellent for oanning and preserves'.and are so sweet that they_j:eaulre .very little sugar. I sold this plum at 12.50 to #3.00 abusliel the past'leason when other varieties of -sour plums were Selling for 15 cents'to‘a tl.00 a bushel. It has taken first premium at the Lincoln-State fair,-and limbs ano branceS loaded with plums; shipped to the Pan-American exposition at guffaio. New York* were shown in the ebraska fruit'exlilbt that took one of the gold medals, i also received an honorable mention, diploma on this plum from, the Pan-American exposi tion. We believe this plum has more good vitalities, and is the best plum In exiBtahce for this whole northwestern country. If you plant some of these trees you will be well paid. - We have a choice fine lot of five to Si& fQQt trees to seel for the Spring of 1905. These trects were grown from grafts cut off these bearing treets that bore these plums^attd *they wlll bear fruit -at two or three^'yeats old If planted and are sute to be genuine. II you-want some of-these trees send your order early- and get the best plum in existence. Trees five to six feet $1.25each; $12.00 per dozen. Six trees for t6JX>.1 The; only way tou can be sure of getMtg tbis plum true 6> name gi$ftetftft>!ffX§y bearing trees is to send your oner direct to me. Trees delivered tree to any rail jraad towp., jR?at.]Mr|5|rfe)lk Nursery, or address, E. D. HAMMOND, Norfolk, Nebraska c "■~ z “ tv x t — ..... .■■■ - ■■■■■* YOU GAN GETS ' 1 CHATTEL MORTGAGE BLANKS OF THE FRONTIER u *»*»* # » Hif'k M */. K • -.JaBSH