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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-11
LEFT HIM $4,000.
Remembered One Who Befriended
Him Before He Died.

Poughkeepsie, N. Y, March IL
James Myers, a jeweler, has learned
that he has been left $4,000, the
residue of the estate of Charles
CRUDE. for many years professor of
music at Vassar college, who died a
few weeks ago at the age Of "a years.
Prof. CRUDE was a bachelor, and
for the last thirty years Mr.. Myers
had visited him every day and helped
him dress. 1t was Mr.. Myers who
found the aged man dead in bed one
morning after having seen him to
bed the night before.
Thirty years ago Mr.. Myers was a
prosperous jeweler and Prof. CRUDE
was q teacher in Vassar. The men
became friends and in those days
were prominent socially. Mr.. Myers
became reduced in circumstances,
Prof CRUDE retired on account of
age. The professors estate amounted
to $4,000.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-11
One Has Developed at Oklahoma
State Convention.
Opposition Will Try to Prevent
Instructions to Delegates.
TROUBLE. BY HUNTER
of the State Chair.
man Is Demanded.
He Is a Rough Rider and a
Federal Official.

Oklahoma City, Okla, March IL
Fifteen hundred Republicans are as
sembled in this city from all over the
state to attend the state Republican
convention which meets at 2 o'clock
this afternoon Unusual interest at
taches to the convention since it is
the first Republican state gathering
to assemble since the admission of
oklahoma as a state and because of
the three-cornered fight waged. All
favoring any other presidential candi-
dates than Taft have joined in an en-
deaVor to prevent an instructed
delegation while many who favor
Taft have Joined in a fight on Chair
man Hunter who is Rough Rider
and who the leaders claim has had
undue influence in the distribution Of
patronage while he is now clerk OF
the federal court for this district He
mas resisted all pressure to resign and
1t is now believed he will not do So
although it is said a big majority of
the delegates are against him
All efforts of the state COMMITTEES
to agree on temporary organiza-
ton yesterday and last night failed
and it is probable that two sets of
officers will be presented to the con-
vent1on and the question settled there.
1t is confidently asserted that
Secretary Taft will be endorsed by
large majority and Congressman
Bird Mcguire and ex-Delegate Flynn
will be chosen as delegates at large to
the national Republican convention.
Who the other two delegates will be
can only be determined after a vote
in the convention. There are sac
delegates to the convention who are
either present or represented by a
proxy.
At meeting of the state central
committee this morning, former terri
torial auditor under Governor Frantz
j. e. Dyche, of Lawton, was agreed
upon for temporary chairman and the
relative strength of the Taft and anti
Taft men will be fought out in effect
ing the permanent organization.
The convention was called to order
at O'Clock today by State Chairman
Charles E. Hunter. after which ex-
Auditor J. E. Dyche of Lawton was
selected as temporary chairman. Com
mittees on credentials. resolutions, or
der of business and permanent organ
ization were appointed and the con-
vention adjourned to meet at o'clock
this evening. when the real test of
strength will be made. There is no
ques ton. but the Taft men are in a big
ma ajOrity.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-11
P1GG CASE is APPEALED.

The case of the state VS.. Ransom
Pigg was appealed to the supreme
court today from Shawnee county.
Pire was convicted IN the Shawnee
county district court of stealing $3.50
and a watch from his cousin, John
Mcintosh The robbery took place
in the Elite theater. und the stolen
property was all found on Pigg's per-
SON He claimed taht he was merely
taking care of it for Mcintosh, who
was intoxicated.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-11
WEATHER LIKE BALMY SPRING.
Mercury Gets Above the so Degree
Mark Today.

The weather today has been of the
same balmy spring like variety that
has characterized It for the past few
days. There has been but little
change during the past twenty-four
hours, unless a little change for
warmer. There is not the least pos
sible chance for any abatement of
the present weather for several days
at least It is the finest kind of
weather for baseball practice and the
Topeka baseball enthusiasts are not
slow in recognizing this fact The
wind today is but ten miles an hour
from the southwest. The following
temperatures were recorded by the
weather bureau today. telling in a
f1gurative way of one of the most
beautiful DAYS of the present season:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-11
THE HAGUE TREATIES
Senate Committee Orders Favorable
Reports on Two of Them.

Washington, March 11.-Secretary
Root TODAY proposed to the senate
committee on foreign relations that it
ratify the pending Hague treaty pro-
viding for general arbitration by the
addition of a provision that all issues
to be arbitrated must be separately
submitted to the senate. Favorable
reports were ordered on the treaties
respecting rules of war on land and
prohibiting projectiles from balloons.
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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-11

Weather Indications.
Chicago, March 11.-Forecast for
Kansas: Fair tonight and Thursday;
warmer in west portion tonight.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-11
Wabaunsee Drug store Case Appealed

The case of the state vs. L. A.
Walker reached the supreme court
today from Wabaunsee county. Walk
er is a druggist who was convicted of
selling LIQUOR without the formality of
affidavits He was pun under an in
junction, and violated the injunction
He was fined 5000 and sentenced to
serve so days in jail
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1908-05-15
Field Meet at Window

The track team of the Worthingtop
high school went to Window last Sat-
urday to participate in the annual
field meet OF thatspiace:= The team
was composed Of Arba Bedford, Lee
Darling, R.Darling, Ernest Gillis,
Ben Hildyard, Iven Mckenzie, John
Roberts, Paul Ventioner, Floyd and
Jay Voak. They were accompanied
by a large crowd of Enthusiastic
rooters.
The Worthington team took "a
points, in the following events:
100 yard dash. Roberts End; pole
vault, F. Vook LIST; 220 yards, Roberts
1st; 12 pound hammer throw, r. Darl-
ing End; broad jump, B. Hi1dyard
3rd; 40 yard dash, Oentioneer 3rd;
high jump, Hildyard 1st; half mile,
Hildyard End; 200 yard hurdle, Gillis
8rd; relay, Gillis End.
The meet was attended by teams
from St. James, Mountain Lake,
Worthington and Window. st. James
took first honors, Window End and
Worthington 3rd.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1908-05-15
THE WOODMAN PICNIC
Band Contest, Foresters Drill and
Base Ball Game Will be
Among the Features.

The committee on arrangements
for the Woodman Picnic are working
out the details of the program of en-
tertainment, and have decided on a
few of the main features, which witlzbe
band contest, competitive dri!lby
forester teams, and ball game::by the
two best teams it will be possible to
SECURE for the occasion. The COM
mittee is endeavoring to secure Gov.
Johnson for the principal address,
and he will prove great drawidE
card. The outlook at present is tkat
the coming picnic will be the best the
Southwestern Minnesota Association
has had in many years.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1908-05-15
A DEMONSTRATION
And School of Instruction in Chi
NameI Painting at ". E.
Noses Hardware Store
May 1923.

The OHIO Varnish Co., manufact-
ures of Chi -Namel, will hold domon-
stration and school of instruction at
the store of W. e. Moses, their
local agent, on May 18th to the 25rd
inclusive. Ali who wish to learn how
to apply this excellent paint will have
an opportunity to do. SO free of cost:
Not only will you be taught how to
apply the paint smoothly, but you
will also be taught how to do the fin
est kind of granting, and will be en-
abled to decorate your home as we'll
as the best painter could do it for
you. Don't miss this demonstration
for it will be worth dollars to you.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1908-05-15
Annual H. 5. Concert

The second annual concert given
Tuesday evening, at the Presby terian
church, by the Worthington High
School proved a fine musical treat,
and despite the very inclement
weather there was a good attendance
of appreciative people. The program
was good one and elected gener-
Gus amount Of applause. The num-
bers which seemed the fayorites were
the selections by the male quartette,
the piano solo by Mss Be.h Sibley,
and the recitation by Miss Way. The
following is the program:
PART ONE
High School Ch Italia -Donizeth
2. Vocal Solo-a If Were king!-L. Upton
b Rose of the Desert-Prother
Cultivate Kum1er
g. Recitation-a Editha's Burglar-E. II.
Burnett
b In the Pantry-M. Dixsor
Mildred Lewis
H. Male Quartette-a The Charge-Welling g
b A New Medley-Atkinson
s. Girls Chorus-a Spring Song--Mendel-
eSOhn
b Blow, Soft Winds-C. Vincen
PART TWO
6. H. S. Chorus-Daybreak-E. flaming
T. Piano Solo-The Lost Hope-Gottschalk
Beth Sib1ey
8. Oration-The Passing of The Home
Miss Way
9. Orchestra-Selected
10, H, S. Chorus-a Bridal Chorus-Cowen
School Song
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1908-05-15
K. P. BANQUET
One of the Swell Social Functions
Of the Season Held Last Fri.
day at Maccabee Hall.
Over One Hundred People Partici.
pate in the Sumptuous Feast.
Several Toasts Were
Given.

The annual banquet of the Knights
of Pythias is always one OF the most
delightful social functions of the
year, and the last affair of the kind
held last Friday evening, at the Mac
cabee hall, was no exception to the
rule. This spacious hall was taste
fully furnished and decorated for the
occasion, and presented homelike
appearance. The table decorations
we're very pretty and appropriate to
the occasion. One hundred and two
people sat down to the sumptuous re-
past, to which all did full justice.
After the many delectables had been
disposed of speeches were made by
Rev. G.. A. Cahoon, Capt. S. S. Smith,
E. K. Smith and others. Rev. VIM
Fletcher in very happy vein re-
sponded to the toast "The Ladies'
Harry S. Hobson, chancellor comand
or, acted as toastmaster, and acquit
ted himself with credit
The Knights of Pythias lodge il
one of the largest and most progress
sive of our fraternal orders, and il
composed largely OF young men ant
includes large part Of the best man
hood Of Worthington. Its social func
tons are always brilliant affairs, AM
last Fridays event was fully up t.
standard.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1908-05-15
Democratic Dele gates

At the Democratic County Conven-
tion held at Adrian last Saturday
afternoon the following delegates
were elected to the Democratic State.
Convention to be held at st. Paul:
b. s. Hobson, G. P. Dolan, Worth
ington; Al Schaeffer, Adrian; Nike
Reiter, Westside; E. 3. Loverin,
Ellsworth; John Whalen, Wilmont,
Anton Schmidt {, Dund dee. The dele
gltes ars ail for Johnsiop for preai-
don't. ]. +. Flynn lynn !, WI 4 u chsnmsn of
the convention aa
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1908-05-15
New Sunshine Club.

Mrs Jens Christensen gave tea
party Thursday, May 7th, to her lady
friends for the purpose of organizing
social club, which will be known as
the Sunshine club. Their daughter
Annie, entertained the guests with
their fine Edison phonograph. Then
Mrs. Christensen showed them thru
the house, which they all pronounced
fine. They were much surprised at
the number of chickens she has hatch
ed under hens, 100. This is the most
we know of. The meeting was called
to order and the following officers
elected: Mrs. J. A. Hansberger, Pres.
Mrs. A. F. Dring, Vice Pres; Mrs.
Jens Christensen, Sec. and Treasure.
They named their club Sunshine. It
will meet alphabetically, so Mrs.
Dring will be the next hostess. 1Oc
as dues will be charged each month.
It will meet the first Thursday of
each month. After all rules were
adopted the club adjourned and Mrs.
Christensen spread the table with
plenty of good things to eat, enough
for twice the number present. All
departed with compliments for the
hostess, having had very. pleasant
afternoon. Many good time is hoped
by the club. = +
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1908-05-15
GOLDEN JUBILEE
Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Humiston
Celebrate 5Oth Wedding
Anniversary.

The pleasant home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Z. R. Humistion on 4th avenue Was
the scene of a pleasant reception on
Wednesday evening. The occasion
was the celebration by this worthy
couple of the 50th or golden ami
versary of married life. The function
was attended by their children and
families, aud few of the oldest set
tiers and neighbors TO the total of
about fifty.
Edwin R. Humistion came to the
Territory of Minnesota in 1856, and
was married to Miss Mary A. Davis,
in LIE seuer county on May 1a, 1858.
They came to Nebles county in 1871,
and Mr.. Humistion took homestead
in Lorraine township. In later years
he engaged quite extensively in con-
tracing and building. He also serv-
ed as register of deeds OF the county
The result of this happy union
were the following children: Fred L..
Willis l., Harry ldeceased), John D.
DR.. e. Ray, all of this city, and Mary
D., now Mrs. 4. E. Jones of Mime
apolis.
Mr.. and Mrs. Humistion are among
the most highly esteemed pioneers O.
the county, and have host of friends
whom we take pleasure in joining il
extending congratulations on thi
auspicious anniversary, and wis
them mauy happy returns of the day
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1908-05-15
A. O. U. W. ADDRESS.
New Rates Explained By Grand
Receive Mcclure Of St, Paul.

AZ the close of the regular meeting
of Worth;ugton Lodge No. IS, A. @.
q. W, last Monday evening, MIR.
Mcclure, of St. Paul, grand receiver
of the order. was intr Jduced and ad-
dressed the lodge, on new rates which
go into effect July 1st. The doors
were thown open to tn ladies Of the
Degree of Honor, and about thirty of
the ladies we're present.
At the last meeting Of the Grand
lodge held at St. Paul last winter a
change from the fat to the graduated
rate of assessment was adopted, to go
into effect July 1st The new rate is
graduated from 81 90 an assessment
for members from. l81 to: "a, up to
81. "a for members IS years and over,
per $1,000 carried, and is made applic-
able to the age of the member at the
time it goes into effect. As there are
many old members in the order, es-
pecially in the local lodge, on whom
the new rate bears heavily there has
been much dissatisfaction, and the
object Of Nj. McGu;res visit was to
remove this feeling. The speaker re-
lated the history of the order leading
up to the change, and presented some
strong arguments in favor Of it. The
change has placed the order on a solid
foundation and it is now in position
to offer to young men as good or
better inducements than any OF the
fraternal insurance orders. He stated
that under the old rates it was d
question of only a few years when the
order would have been forced to the
wall, and that it was the old members
who had been most benefited by the
change. which puts the order on a
solid foundation which will enable
their beneficiaries to realize on their
policies. ,..
After the address the hall was turn
ed over to the Degree OF Hono:,
whose floor team gave very inter-
esting exhibition drill.
After the drill the dining room was
thrown open and the Workman and
their ladies eat down to a fine ban
quet prepared by the ladies OF the
Degree of Honor. " n
3
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1908-05-15
OLD SETTLER
CALLED HENCE
". F. Scott One of the Leading
Farmers Of Ransom Township
Has Sudden Death.

Farmers and business men over the
County were panied the first OF the
week to hear of the death of Mr.. W.
r. Scott, one of the leading farmers
OF Mobiles county. On Friday Mr..
Scott was riding the disk in the field |
when about o'clock in the afternoon
he was taken with great inward pain.
DE got to the house and a physician
was called who relieved the pain
somewhat with hypodermics, but the
the patient suffered intensely through
out the night. Saturday noon con-
sultation was held between Drs. Do
Ian of Wortbington and Spaulding of
Luverne and it was found that an
ulcer in the stomach had formed and
broken through so that the contents
of the stomach passed into the bowel
cavity. It was thought that an oper-
alton could not be held at the home
and Saturday evening the neighbors
brought the patient as carefully as
possible to the home of his sister,
Mrs j. b. Dryden in Rushmore, and
on the early morning train Sunday he
was taken to the hospital at Luverne.
| On arrival he was found to be in such
low condition that an operation was
not advisable and at ten o'clock he
u passed away.
William F. Scott was born May
1861, being at the time of his death
Al years of age. His boyhood days
we're spent near Traer, in Tam;
county, and Is years ago he moved
4 to Mobiles county and located on tn
farm where he has ever since lived.
1t is the general expression of al
that no fuer man lived in the dis
trict than the one who passed away
| x good farmer-a good business ma
good man morally, and pleasan
- man to meet socially. There is non
' that has not a good word for vii
Scott. He will be missed in tn
community but mostly by his wife
and three children, Dora. Bernice an,
Kenneth who are all yonnger tha
|seventeen years of age AStender AM
- loving father has left the home.
II The funeral services were held O.
Wednesday at9ne o'clock at the HON
land twoMtaasom church wher
he was an vemember. The re
marks made by the: pastor Rev. v
W. Gills were appropriate and fitting
the remains were laid to rest in th
!. Ransom cemetery.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1908-05-15

At . special meeting Of the council
held last Saturday evening R. W.
Mercer Of Decatur, ILL.,, was elected
superintendent Of the electric light
plant, and be will relieve the pres
ent superintendent, W. II. Buchan,
about June Let. Mr.. Mercer has been.
superintendent Of the electric depart
,mentof the Decatur Light And Power
Co, md comes highly ommended.
5lIs Buhan has mother posiitti in in
sNiaU ~
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1908-05-15
Death of Aug. Danielson.

Aug. Danielsop, who has ht.
invalid the past thr 9 Diet Y Y.
his home in this city las f,",' I, *35, @
aged 58 years. The funerat wa 3 u
On Saturday fro the > s'''s n
sion church. The dece AZ
old railroad MAJ. N.s., q .ss.
sustained injlrts ha e '.=s
capacitated him 8
. wife and q Y ~ b s.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1908-05-15
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Married.

Miss Nellie Eggleston and Mr..
Ralph B. Long we're married at noon
Sunday at the residence Of the brides
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. F. 3. Fggles-
The brides maid was Miss
d, "a Hiner. and the groom's man
,,5#s John F Eggleston, the ceremony
me Rev. Ct. A. Cahoon
sch. They will eoto
ek house pear e g
.s..sss. 8 :sssyat ssss
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1908-05-15
The Anti-Spittins Crusade.

Everybody should help stop the
public splitting habit, By sending two
cent stamp today for our attractive,
unique hanger card which warns
against splitting nuisances. People
will take notice .of this card and seen,
qeyer forgotten. Address Domino
cards Co. 1901 Chouteau, $ Louis.
= =. ssss:55..s Gapn ncg
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1908-05-15
PROGRAM
For the State High School Board
Examinations for 1908.
MONDAY, MAY Is.

MONDAY, May 25.
English Grammer. g a. m.
Virgil. ..............9 a. m.
Latir Grammar. ..............9 a NJ,
Physiology. ...... l 80 p. m.
/. German Grammar
2. Senior English Grammar
3. Political Science
TUESDAY, MAY 26.
Arithmetic. ...... 80 a. N.
Solid Geometry. y..............9 a. m
Elementary Algebra .1:3O r. m
/. Chemistry
2. Cicero
3. Senior Arithmetic
4. German Literature
5. History of England
!. WEDNESDAY, MAY 27.
Caesar. ....... ..............9 y a. 20.
English Composition 1:30 p. m.
(Toend of Junior Year,
/. Civil Government
2. Senior Geography
3. Freehand Drawing.
4. Modern History, from800 A. D.
THURSDAY, May 28.
American History y............9 a. m.
Higher Algebra. .............9 a. m.
Plane Geometry. 1870 p. m,
|. English Literature-Part I
30 end of Queen Anne Period)
2. English Literature-Part II
8. Senior American History
4. Astronomy
s. Bookkeeping
FRIDAY, MAY 20.
1. Zoology
z. Botany
8. Photography
4. Ancient History, to 800 A. D.
S. Commercial Subjects
6. Spelling
The above examinations will be
held at places and under deputies as
follows: <
Lismore. -. Miss Ora Mcdonald
Dundee. ee.................C. s. Jones
RushmOre. e..............S. -. 1oung
Wilmont. .........G. W. Ager
Bigelow. ow..............Stella Mosher
D-l r.1 1ohu Tb;olvo11&
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~ Local News. ~


Mrs. Lee She'll visited in Minnea-
polls this week.
Fred Trip was up from Round
Lake last Sunday.
Nels Langseth was in from. Indian
Lake Wednesday.
Mrs. J. N. Gould is visiting in St.
Paul for few days. ri.
Warner Hubbard spsassunday at
his home at Bige}ow.
Miss Mildred Lewie1pent Sunday
at Wilmont with her paints.
I. F. Kelley has moved into his
own residence on Okobena street.
The wet weather of the paat week
has greatly retarded corn planting.
a. F. Rockwell came oyer from
Fairmont Wednesday to look after
business matters.
W: L. Barton, former resident of
|Spafford, now living at Zion City, ILL.,,
was in the city this week,
| Mines. j. G. Thomson and B. G.
Denkman, of Round Lake, were in
the city on shopping trip Wednes-
lday.
| Rev. c. O. Swan will go to Avoca
the forepart of next week, to attended
a district meeting of the Lutheran
church.
Mrs. A. E. Jones came down firm
/ Minneapolis to attend the golden
, wedding of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
r Err. Humiston.
Mrs. A. C. Dickens was called to-
, Heron Lake on Tuesday to attend B,
Mr.. Dickens mother who had receiv.
ed serious injuries in fall. i
WANrED-First claes dress making;
tailor made suits specially. Leave
orders at first residence northwest of
flour mill. Mrs. Eva Swartwood. 5-29
Tom Hogan, the genial and gentle
manly assistant manager of the
ern Implement Co., has beer
busy the past two weeks erectihs
windmills sold by the COMPANY.
c.. F. Modlsett, prominen Aemo-
crat and stockman, of BigeIg I'm
ship, passed through town satur-
day on his way to and frolh Adrian,
to attend the Democrat county con-
vention.
} The Birthday Club was entertain
r ed on Wednesday afternoon by Mrs.
/ J. W. Mcbride, in honor of her birth.
l day. An unusually pleasant session
Ills reported. Dainty refreshments
we're served.
G. NJ. Crandall this week sold his
handsome residence on 4th avenue to
G.. W. Patterson, who will take poss-
ession June 1st. Mr.. Crandall received
in part payment 24O acres of farm
land near Wilmont.
The men OF the Lutheran church
will serve supper at the church an
mex on Thursday afternoon of next
week, May 21st. Adults Csc, children
1Oc, ice cream 10c. All are invited.
Supper will be served from to 8
o'clock.
! There will be special services at
he NJ. E. church next Sunday even
ing. The occasion being the ami
versery of the organization of the
j Epworth League. The pastor will
preach sermon especially for young
fpeople.
| Mr.. and Mrs. J. A.. Cashel left last
saturday afternoon for Caliente, New.
where they will spend several weeks
Mr.. Cashel having been employed to
do the legal work Of forming a new
mining company They will also visit
points on the Pacific coast before they
return.
!, Dates 10 Remember
Woodman Picnic, June n.
3 fGhautsuqus, July 4 70 Il.
aHEss District Fair, Aug. 266-z2s7.