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The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1908-03-18


day evening at the Garrett Op-
era House to hear the long ex-
pected debate between Caldwell
college and Mountain Home
high school.
Before the evenings program
commenced, the students of the
two schools entertained t h g
audience with contest of yells,
many of which were works of
art. Caldwell, although out
numbered in this contest, made
a good showing against the To-
Gals.
When the stage curtain rose
finally, the opposing teams were
seated at either end of the stage,
each grouped around a table on
which was formidable array
of books and other debators
ammunition. Before hostilities
were commenced, however, Prof.
I'll. T. Osborne favored the aud
fence with a vocal selection,
which met with such hearty ap-
plause that he was compelled to
respond with another Mrs. W !.
T. Montgomery then rendered,
in her usual charming way, a
vocal solo, but could not be in
duced to respond to the enthusi-
astic encore.
Prof. Osborne, as chairman of
the evening, then announced the
subject of the evenings debate
to be Resolved That a System
OF Postal Savings Banks Should
Be Established in the United
States" and for the benefit of
the audience he gave a brief
statement of the meaning of
the question and its history.
He then introduced Frank Col
thorpe, of the Mountain Home
high school, as the first speaker
on the affirmative side of the
question. This young getleman
acquitted himself very credit
ably indeed, and delivered his
argument in a manner quite
surprising to those who were
unacquainted with the hard
work he had done in prepara-
tion for this occasion, He op-
ened with statement regarding
the history of the question to
be debated, and then proceeded
to argue along the line of the
insufficiency ofthe present bank
ing system, especially in times
of financial distress, like the
present. He was followed on
the negative by Juy Robertson,
who made a good impression
upon the judges and the audi
ence, both by his easy manner
and by his apparent familiarity
with the question of the hour.
Miss Lydia Lahtinen then con.
tinued the argument in behalf
of the Mountain Home team,
and developed further strong
reasons why the postal savings
bank was needed here, in the
light of the success of similar
systems in other countries, not
ably Englan and Italy, James
Ruark then opoke in behalf of
Caldwell, supplementing his COL
leagues arguments, and adding
others, principally along the
line of the dangerous economic
results that would follow the
establishment OF the system
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1908-03-18
MOUNTAIN Home WINS
INTER SCHOLASTIC DEBATE
Orators From Caldwell College Put Up Hard
Fight, But Judges Give Unanimous
Decision to Local High School.

His argument, delivered in an
easy impressive way, and aided
by well-trained natural oratori-
cal ability, was doubtless the
best single speech of the even
ing, and did much to make the
decision doubtful in the minds
of the audience
When Elmer Groefsema, the
third member of the local team,
commenced his argument. he
spoke to an audience almost
persuaded, although against its
will, that the Caldwell people
had the best of the argument,
but as he developed his points
in favor of the system, and show
ed up the fallacies of his oppon-
ents arguments, the chances Of
decision in favor of the home
team went up fifty per cent.
The attempts o. the last speaker
for the negative, James Boone,
did nothing to dampen this en-
thusiasm, but on the contrary,
in the minds of many of the
audience, served mainly to
strengthen by the contrast, the
work OF the preceding speaker.
And when Miss Lahtinen, in
the few minutes allowed her for
rebuttal, summed up in an or
derly and systematic way the
arguments advanced for the sys.
tenn, and met, point by point,
the arguments of the opposition,
there was little question in the
minds of the listeners as to what
the final decision of the judges
should be. There is, however,
so much uncertainty about such
things, that all awaited the word
with intense interest.
While the judges deliberated
upon their verdict, the next
number in the program, a
charmingingly rendered trio,
an arrangement of the ever pop
ular "Annie Laurie" was given
by the Misses Vida Loveridge,
Edith Whitson and Hazel Boyer.
who were loudly app1auded un.
til they responded with another
stanza of the same song.
The judges by this time had
come to a decision, and present
ly Prof. Osborne arose to an
nounce it: "Unanimous for the
Affirmative" and then the crowd
went wild and cheered again
and again. Thus ended the
progam, and the crowd thronged
to the stage, where the victorious
debators were forced to hold all
impromptu reception, which
lasted for some little time.
Following the dispersal of the
audience, the students and teach
ers of the local school gave a re.
ception to the visitors from Cald-
we'll, and all enjoyed themselves
thoroughly until a late hour.
The decision Of the judges
in this debate gives to Mount
ain Home high school the cham
pionship of a league of second
ary schools, composed of Nampa,
Boise, Caldwell high schools,
and Caldwell college, Weise;
Payette, Emmett and Mountain
Home. A similar league exists
in the south eastern part of the
state, and it is now proposed to
bring the champions of that
league, the Twin Falls high
school up against the Mountain
Home debators, to determine
the championship for southern
Idaho. 1t is understood that
both schools are ready for the
contest, and there remains only
the details of date and place to
arrange for.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1908-03-18

A lady clerk at Binder's Bakery. 26-1t
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1908-03-18
NARROW ESCAPE FROM
COLLISION AT THE FERRY
East Bound Overland Limited Almost Wrecked
Four Miles This Side Of River Town
While Crew Were Dining

investigate. He soon met the tiy-
ing engine and attempted to flag
it, but OF course without result, and
the uncontrolled iron horse
speeded on toward the waiting
passenger. The engineer on the
Limited saw the danger, and
started to back up to ease the
collision, but such was the speed Of
the engine and diner that the
crash came with sufficient force
to break the pilots off of both en-
gines, and smash in the front Of
the diner and of the mail car on
the Limited, 1t is understood that
the engineer knew that his engine
had leaky throttle, and was lia-
BILE to start up in the way 1t did
unless carefully watched. In con-
sequence it is expected that the re-
suit Of the investigation being con-
Quoted to-day at Pocatello will be
the dismissal of the engine crew
and the yard master in charge at
the time.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-12
LETS OUT "LIFER"
William BIalOck Sentenced for Murder
Twenty Years Ago Pardoned.

Governor Hoch today committed the
sentence of William Bla1ock of Chero-
kee county to expire tomorrow morn
ing. Blalock is serving a life sentence
for completely in the murder of David
Gordon at Columbus in May, 1888. He
probably has the most remarkable
prison record of any man in the Kan
sas penitentiary. He has been confined
there since May Is, 1888, twenty years
and nearly month and not once has
he broken a prison rule. There is not
a demerit mark against him at any
point.
William Blalock and his brother John
were sentenced at the same time under
a plea of guilty of murder in the sec
ond degree. Both received life SEN
1899. John Blalock was the actual
murderer. He always maintained that
his brother had nothing to do with the
murder except that he knew about IL.
John Blalock fired the shot that killed
Gordon but the brother was close by
when it all happened. Both were ar
rested for the crime and both pleaded
guilty to the same charge.
The brothers claimed that Gordon
who was a constable at Columbus was
doing entirely too much prowling
around the Blalock home. Gordon
seemed to have an idea that the Bla-
locks were into some sort of conspiracy
with others to cause trouble among the
miners and he was watching them
Petitions signed by hundreds and let
tiers by the dozen have been sent to the
governor in the case. The application
for the pardon is the most complete
Governor Hoch has ever had before
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-12

sails that this kind of work is not new
to him.
Mr. J. M. Thomson, who sings the
part of Mordecai, in Queen Esther,
to be given by the Modocs at the
auditorium next Tuesday evening, is
fresh arrival from Southport. Eng
land. He is not out of his teens"
but has a wonderfully matured tenor
voice of a very rare and pleasing
quality. Much is expected of him, and
it is certain there will be no dis
appointment in the way he performs
the part. He was a member of the
famous Southport chorus, which re
Gently took the first prize at world S
contest at the Crystal Palace. Lon
don, and a solo tenor singer of the
renowned choir of All Saints church
at Southport. England.
T. j. B. Scott is another English
lad, who is also recent arrival. He
has been in this country only a little
over a month. He has a marvelously
low base voice, which is well suited to
the part of The Begger which he
sings. His voice is so low and deep
that one would almost believe that
the tones came from the great 80
foot stop on the pipe organ.
This entertainment will afford a
demonstration of what a superb &C
compartment the great organ affords
for a production like this.
The tickets are on sale at STAINS
fields. Reserved seats anywhere in
the auditorium 25 cents.
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Minor Washington Items.

Washington, June 12.-Pearl Gibbs
has been appointed rural carrier to fill
a vacancy on route No. 1, at Tully
Kansas.
The comptroller of the currency has
approved the conversion of the Dexter
State bank of Dexter, Kan, into the
First National bank of Dexter, with
$4,000 capital.
These Kansas postmas ters have
been appointed: Hugoton, Stevens
county, James w. Kelso, vice Albert
w. Lamkin, resigned: Morland, Ora
ham county, Frederick M. Harvey,
vice A. 7. Mitchell, resigned; Zenith,
Stafford county, Charles D. Lane, vice
J. F. Ramsey, resigned.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-12

nection with the Kissing school, but
has never sung to any extent in pub
lie. Few people have had better OPP
portunities for voice culture, she hay-
ing spent several seasons in New York
city with the best instructors and fin
fishing her work there under Mr.. Geo.
Sweet, who has met with such sue
cess, that he has been called to Flor
ence. Italy, as one of the worlds great
teachers. Miss Walter has made a
concert tour under the management of
one of the leading lyceum bureaus,
and her work drew forth very fiatter-
ing criticisms from the press. This is
one Of them:
'The absolute hush and breathless
quietness which fell upon the audience
every time that she appeared always
followed by a storm of applause, were
testimonies enough for almost any
one
Mr.. c. P. Chapman, who sings the
part of King Ahasuerus, is an addi-
ton to the musical talent of Topeka,
made in the last year. He was brought
up in Wamego. He possesses a deep.
rich. smooth baritone voice. that is
regarded as great find, and his face
and form well suit the part. 1t is
obvious in hearing him at the rehear-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-12
SEATS ON SALE.
Queen Esther Production Next
Tuesday at Auditorium.
Chart Opens This Morning
Only One Price.
SINGERS OF PROMISE.
Miss C. Burnett Walter Assumes
the Title Role.
Has Made Tour of Country for
Lyceum Bureau.
SINGERS OF PROMISE.

The sale of seats for the Queen Esther
performance next Tuesday evening OPP
ened at Stansfield's this morning.
A noticeable feature of the Queen
Esther performance at the Auditorium
next Tuesday evening, is that the So
loists are young people who have never
been much heard in Topeka. Miss c.
Burnett Walter, who sings the part OF
Queen Esther, has been quietly and
successfully pursuing her work as Il
vocal teacher for a year or two in con-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-12

nor asking for a stay of proceedings
or a communication. They set up ter
rife veil which they continued for
several minutes the noise pelns
heard for blocks.
His Mother Hears the News.
Cleveland June 12.-Mrs. Barbara
Billik, mother of Herman Bill1k, when
told of the appeal granted by Juoge
Lands, which will mean new tease
of life for the fortune teller. eA-
claimed: ooh. my God! Goa De
praised. He saved my boy. =,
The mother. who has been III Tor
several months and near death during
the strain of the past rev DAYS
tainted.
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coon HAD TAKEN POSSESSION.
Mr.. George Urban of the Model
Bakery Has an Experience.

Mr.. George Urban. proprietor of the
Model bakery, left his shop for the
first time yesterday to go to his home
at 1875 North Kansas avenue, to clean
if ont. Mr.. Urban had remembered
of Having his little dog in the house
and tried Immediately to find the dog
to see if it was all right He went up
stairs to a bedroom and heard NOISE
which he knew, did not come from ms
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-12
Our store has been
closed making ready
for this sale.
We Open
Again
Saturday

and ask every man to
be at our store early.
Look at our windows.
See if you ever saw
such suits as we have
on display sold for
Sc. SO. We want the
ladies (they are usual
ly good judges to ac-
company their men
folks to this sale for
every lady attending
this sale will receive
a very fine silk heat
shawl.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-12

dog and his first thought was, that
the dog had gone mad, but upon IN
yestigatfon found that coon had
taken refuge from the water ana
storms in his bedroom. A man VINO
belned Mr.. Urban capture the wild
animal was severely bitten upon the
arm. However, the animal was taken
to the Model bakery where 1t is held
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-12
as curiosity. Mr.. Urban found III
dog in an adjoining room.

II consider that I am qualified to
fight the battle of lffe,' said the bach
elor; what do you know about the
you aren't even married.
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Such a Sale Men
You Never Saw

We challenge any
clothing house in the
world they positively
dare not sell clothes as
fine as ours at our
price. Tomorrow, Sat.
urday, Again We say
drop all else, come to
this sale If you live
ever SO far distan.
Securing as fine suits
as $3.50 ever bought
for. ...........86.5O
Well do the business
&C OUT lives in this sale.
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We impIore the ladies'
to bring their men folks
to this sale Saturday, we
will make the man look
mighty fine, for less money
| than he ever looked be-
fore and then for your
kindness we will present
you with a very fine silk
head shawl c.Free. ss
-rIss-s : i=-'-
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1908-05-28
field lei q this year e.

field this year.
We all look forward to q big time
Saturday, the last day Of May.
We are waiting to hear from the
spring chicken again or perhaps she
went fishing and has not come back.
yet. a. Drummer.
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Swan Johnson has sold his farm to
Rev. Bergfalk. 1t is said Mr.. john
son is going west to file on home
stead. s.s
The Alma boys are now ready to
tackle any team at playing ball. We
expect to have q good team Ii the
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1908-05-28
CLOTHING
DEPT.

There will be some eye-opening bar
gains in Mems and Boys suits for the
market day. Get your money ready so
that you can take advantage of the op-
portunity.
Here are a few sample bargains in
Mems furnishings
l Lot Mems Chambray work shirts, 35c and m
SOC values, Market Day DOG
Lot Mems Bosom Shirts, $1.25, $3.50, en-
and $l.75 values, Market Day OOG
Lot Mems Golf Shirts, New Goods, Brilliantine
front, 65c, 75c, and Soc values, En-
Market day price OOC
Lot Juvenile and Boy Shirts, SOC and o.
Csc values, Market day ZOG
Lot Mems Cotton socks, 1Oc goods e.
Market day OC
Save your cream money and buy
some of these bargains and your butter
fat will have value of about SO cents
per pound.
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for Duluth, but what IS our loss is
another's gain.
Cora Anderson, who has been stay.
ing at Hatton, n. D., for the last
two wears, is home for a visit.
Miss IVA Liebold was an Alma
visitor Sunday.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1908-05-28

Commissioners sent it down here, I
suppose.
Last Sunday a great, big, dark color
ed bird came from the south and lit
In a tree down by Middle River. tt
was the biggesJ bird ever saw.
Miss Laura Hanson Is soon to leave
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1908-05-28
ALMA.

Talk about your water! II any Of
our neighboring towns went dry at
our last election. come over and get
vet. and take q bottle home with
YOU Of the celebrated swamp water.
il is good for the farmers along the
river west. That Is why the County
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GROCERY DEPT.

Here is your chance to buy groceries,
You can see the goods before you pay the
money. Nothing but first class goods
will be offered. Bargains that can not
be duplicated anywhere at the same price,
quality considered.
II lbs. Granulated Sugar, e. m
ISL 90 lmit) 9IsOO
80 bars Lenox, Santa Claus or q m
Perfect soap 9sOO
gallons Kerosene en-
Soda Crackers Qby the box only e.
per ID. W
20 lbs. good q m
Rice 9IuUU
8 lbs. finest seeded Raisns, d m
one ID. packages 4IsOO
9 lbs, crown raisins good d m
bargain 4IsOO
3 packages Yeast ~
Foam IOG
80 bars Haskins q m
Soap 4I.OU
% lbs King Coffee $3.50 % IL
regular @Oa y
Saleratus Pioneer Brand, h. e.
packages UC
Gopher baking powder, 1 lb. H.
IOO
Snow Flake baking powder H.
Id lOC
Standard Sweet Corn, extra good, Ok
Extra Standard tomatoes, IN
per can lOG
Gopher corn, l5c IN
cans uOO
400 Japan pe tel II a so0' 0n' 25c
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SHOE
DEPT.

A lot of shoes will be offered at prices
that will seem ridiculous to you. Some
of these are single pairs, and lots that we
can not buy again. You can probably
find your size. Ask the shoe man about
it any way when you are in.
Mems Frence Enamel Shoes, Lace % On
$3.50 regular, Market day 4ZuOO
$3.50 Douglas Oxblood Shoes, splen- % En
did value, Market day 4ZsOO
Children's $l.25 Kid Shoes, Market on
day 0OC
"'s; Ssy $500 Wei Kid Shoes Market SIPS
Youths Vici Kid shoes, 50. 90 values, d OF
Market day 4lsZO
Ladies' Dongola Kid, Stock Tip, Lace d IN
$3.50 value, Market day QIsOO
Hundreds more to select from. Don't
miss the Shoe Department.
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Lumber for Sale.

Lumber for Sale.
10000 feet lumber, sawed from
tamarac, spruce and aspen. Will be
sold cheap. Is now piled SO as to
dry during the summer.
Louis Lofgren,
Wannaska. MINI
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u HE first Market Day asked
by o
decided have roaring
have taken ready this
that will be of the spent Warren
Now the prices quote few full Of
impossible prices that will be Enough
we business.
Prices for produce
the afford the bank You will
be
regular prices
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1908-04-02
OHIO IN HISTORY

o admitted 1903 but prior to that
important history The
M Ohio of heroic pioneering in
of against the
wilderness length the
history when adventure in 1869 discovers
sles discoveries resulted in the aqu
NAMED French the treaty of Paris turned
Britain
In what the Miami river the FIRST settle
the state This was 174o The settlement called kawany Three
masscred settlers
utterly destroyed the settlement Some of means from england ana v
17iS the object
the newly discovered Ohio valley This movement violently opposed
French authorities The Ohio company
complained 1853 to Governor Dnwde Virginia the French mterer
old into the endeavor the friction through pceabe means
England
and there
fortified
points the the which Fort Iauns which
until 1850 Ohio the heaer OF
warfare against the Indians Colonel George Rogers Clark was pml
white women and children brua slain by Indians ana IN a
@ part of Ohio this force maacred with horrible brutality tribe OF Mora
same year Colonel William Crawford led 800 against the tribes in north
He lost hundred himself and burned at the stake
the territory east the Mississippi portion of this vast region i'll
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1908-04-02

called
4
at
in December Matthias
peace al
IA In
the
with overwhelming Anthony
drilled
the of
in
in
In
representatives, elected
ror o ma
April enabling
at
following
with Aaron Burr reasonable conspaces
failed twohrds
O I'm
The
however s0
legislature
first state convention of the
July 1855
Rutherford b. Hayes Harrison
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w. B. Patton in 1.-The Slow
Poke.

Mr.. w. b. Patton's last seasons s
production of 1.-The Slow Poke"
in this city is fresh in the public
mind and the announcement that
this company will play return
engagement here will meet with
popular approval. Local critics
say it stands at the head of plays
of it's class. 1t is real, human and
powerful and is one of the most
interesting heart stores of West
ern life that has been presented in
years. The play alone stands on
its merits yet nothing mas been
sighted in the way of mountings
and effects. The stage has revealed
no more picturesque and interest
ing character than that of the
big hearted Westerner, Barry
Ware, the "Slow Poke" which Mr..
Patton so admirably presents. 1t
is Characterization possessing Il
distinct charm of its own, for
which Mr.. Patton's genial, sunny
nature and unique personality is
so fittingly suited. He possesses
that rare quality of genius that
has been given to but few, quail
ty that denotes the real artist.
The supporting company is an ex-
cellent one and proved one of la st
seasons most enjoyable offerings.
The engagement is announced for
Monday, April 6, at the Logan
Opera House.
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1908-04-02
A LOSING Aarssmsnt.

A Jenkintown grocer says that
there is nothing like being accom-
modating, even il it goes so far as to
cause a loss in cash. About year
ago character well known in that
section of Montgomery county, who
lives alone in small house nearly
a mile back in the country, happen
ed to be in the store and said his
stock of provisions was low. He
asked the grocer to sell him s cents
worth of -four. "Why don't you buy
a dollars worth ?" asked bystand-
er. Il amt got no bag" was the
reply. "Oh, well, I'll lend you one,"
said the merchant, "But | amt
got no money with me-" the man
said. "lou can pay for it when you
bring back the bag" was the reply,
and the man went home with his
flour, One day last week the man
was again in the store, and the gro
Ger said to him: Il have little bill
against you for -four. Do you re-
member about it," His eyes open
ed with astonishmeat Is he gazed at
the grocer aud replied, 81 amt
brought the bag hack yeti The
bill has been charged 70 profit and
loss. s.-Phlladelpbie Record ts