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The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1910-08-18
PUBLIC SCHOOLS
IN DEBTS M|RE

OLYMPIA, Wash, Aug. l5.-An
interesting array of figures has
been compiled by the State Bureau
of inspection and Supervision of
Public Offices, covering the school
finances of the State for the past
decade. Receipts and disburse-
meuts, indebtedness and school
property valuations are shown aud
comparisons made showing the
percentage of the various items.
More than anything else the fgur-
:. are intended to show the alarm
ING increase in the Indebtedness Of
the schools throughout the State
with a view of warning districts of
the necessity of getting on cash
basis as rapidly as possible.
A few days ago State Superin-
tendent H. B. Dewey addressed a
letter to the county superintendent
carving the same warning. Per cap
ita indebtedness has increased out
Of all proportion to property valua-
tons and school population, it is
claimed. The sum of $3.50, O98.97
to interest on unpaid warrants and
1884. 723, "a interest on bonds was
paid in 1909 and, as pointed out
BY the board, was lost to the schools
Of the State as far as pratical pur-
poses 60.
In 1900 the warrant and bond
per capita indebtedness based on
enrolment was $3O.58; in 1909 it
was $58. So; or nearly doubled in
nine years. Based on the average
daily attendance, which of course
gives more accurate per capita,
the 1908 indebtedness is S79.79 for
each child. In 1909 the school
debts aggregated $4,254,67O.51,
and in 1909 they reached the total
Of $12, O41, 048, of which 81, 938,-
1888 was in unpaid warrants and
1902, 628.51 in bonds,
However. there is a bright side
to the figures for while indebted
ness has gradually increased, pro-
perty values have more than kept
pace. In 1900 school property.
exclusive of granted lands. was
listed at IS, 437, 555. while they
have gradually increased until in
1909 school property was reported
at $6,651 1902. Percentage tables
show that about E 90 per cent of
oil money expended goes for inter-
est.
1t is a matter of note that income
from other sources has made it
possible to gradually reduce the
relative amount of revenues COM
ing from State taxation. In 1900 a
little over 80 per cent of the reven-
ues came from the State apportion-
ment. This ran up to IS per cent
10 1905 but it has gradually decreas
ed in rate until in 1909 less than %
per cent of school revenues came
from State taxes. County levies
have also decreased from over 4
per cent to a little more than l per
cent.
The sale of bonds, however, has
gone on apace. In 1900 the school
districts sold bonds to the amount
OF $167 ,260. 40, which was but So.
per cent of all expenditures while
in 1909 bonds totaling 81 $50, O4O. :
06 were sold or more than IS per
cent. The total disbursements for
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1910-08-18

When some insurance agent who
is working for the handsome com
mission tells you that the North
western Mutual Fire Association
is not safe because it is a Mutual,
tell him you will give him $4,000
if he can show you one Mutual
fire insurance company has failed
after it has reached the age, size,
strength and record of the North
western Mutual Fire Association.
Out of the more than 1000 fire in
suranCc companies recorded in the
United States there is not a single
Mutual that has ever failed after
having reached that point.
munity. For long time suffered
the agonies of tho usand deaths
with a terrible disease of the stom-
aCh that several of the physicians
in Spokane pronounced to be
cancer. Their treatment did me
no good, and was given up to die
being SO greatly emaciated that
l was but ghostly shadow of skin
and bones, bedfast and death rap
idly approaching. DR.. Darrin was
finally called to alleviate my last
suffering, and to the great amaze
ment of all, he cured me as sound
as ever, and it seemed almost like
miracle and dream to realize
that | am a we'll woman again. l
conscientously advise suffering
humanity to avail themselves of
the doctor ) wonderful skill. | or
my husband can be seen and refer
red to at the Columbus restaurant
on Sprague street, between Mon
roc and Lincoln streets.
Mrs. l.. A. BUzzARD.
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1910-08-18
Reach Out for All

That the way to get trade. To
reach the people who have the
money to buy your goods you must
advertise in The Dawn.
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1910-08-18

DR.. J. A. Edwards and daugh-
ter, Arditr, of Oklahoma City,
Oklahoma, are guests Of w. D.
Carter and family.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1910-06-04
ASHBROOK 2:1S 1-2

This grand stallion viii make the present season at me farm Of Gen.
NJ Cauon, miles south ofLeSington, on the Higgin~v.e y az. al $50
to insure a single mare, but breeders may club three or n-re mares To-
geher and breed at Sj to insure.
A stallion to be literally patronhed in this day Of progressive urel-
ing must be of faultless conformation. royalty bred, stylish. large, sen
sible, gentle and fast, with the power to transmit TO his progeny. An of
the above Ashbrook possesses fully.
His colts have sold for more money than any stallion in Missouri
Amatum, , years old, sold for $500, Ammonia. 2I3li, 3years old. worlds
champion, sold for more than any mare in Missouri. Hiscots from com
mon and non-sandard mares are fast and bring from 500 To $500 at ma
turity.
Ashbrook, 2;l3H, is practically an mbeaten race horse while on the
turf. He is the sire of ten in the list, four of the number 2I5 and under
all under 225, with race records over haltmile uacks-not tin cup record.
Only sire in state sire Of worlds champion, proving his ability to trans
nit his speed.
His sire is Ashland Wilkes, 2:l7H, the sire of III in list II of num-
Der under 2I0 including John r. Gentry, 2:OO&, etc.
Opportunities considered the greatest Wilkes stallion living and
most fashionable and popular Ashbrook, 2I3H, is his fastest trotting
producing son and second fastest stallion in Missouri by the records.
and without a superior in the west as a breeder and sire.
Ashbrook 2I9@, is an inbred Wilkes, the greatest family Of harness
and speed horses in the world. Sired by Ashland Wilkes Pity. His
first dam is Make by Young Wilkes, 22sK, sire of 80 in list son of the
great Geo. Wilkes, 2&2 founder of the Wukes) etc.
See his cards for extension pedigree. Inbred Wilkes are the grand
circuit winners now.
Geo. NJ. CatPOn,
r. T%OdhunteP,
Owners.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1910-06-04

friends he could always give a
reason for the hope that was
within him.. He was also a
member of the Old Mems Club.
So his brethren viii miss him
when they meet in Lexington,
Saturday, June 18th. There is
left of the family Dyer \. Sher-
wood. who lives on the home
place and Mrs. a. W. Marshall
Of Mayview and Mrs. Lucius f.
Weaver Of independence. The
funeral services were held at Mar
vim Chapel church on Saturday,
May Dist, at , O'Clock p. m. con-
Quoted by Rev. Dowdy of Bates
City, after which his body was
laid beside his wife in the ceme-
terry that surrounds the church.
There win be a family reunion
some sweet day where any
thing that causes a tear or sorrow
can never enter.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1910-06-04

Mrs. Charlotte Coen returned
to Houstonia Thursday after
a few days visit with relatives.
Albert James returned Thurs
day morning from a trip to Kan
sas City.
Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Wedge
and Mrs. Kroener left Thursday
for Orange, California, to locate.
Ernest Kriehn went to Kan
sas City Thursday to spend
the day on business.
Chas. Guenther returned Thurs
day from a trip to Kansas City.
o. r. Sellers left Thursday for
a visit in Rockford, Iowa.. Lake
Geneva, Wisconsin, and Chicago,
Illinois.
Prof. and Mrs. NJ. j. Patterson
Mrs. S. H. Catron and daughter,
Mrs. W, J. Bandon, and the lat.
ter's two children, William and
Margaret left Thursday for
Green Mountain Falls, Colorado,
to spend the summer.
Miss Matte Lou Catron left
Thursday for a visit in Oklahoma
City, Okla.
AL orders for feed promptly
filled at Gelzer' 5. Phone Ia
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1910-06-04
School Board Elects Teachers

school Board Elects Teachers.
The School Board last Wednes-
day night in the superintendent
office and reelected nearly the
same teachers in all the schools
Of Lexington. Miss Maggie
Spears was elected first substi-
tute and Miss Lola Frazier sec
ond substitute. Miss Carrie
Weis will take Miss Spears place
at the Taylor school,
Supt. of City Schools, Prof. NJ.
j. Patterson.
Principle of High School, Prof.
b. NJ. Little.
Principle Of Grammar School,
Miss Geneyieve Russell.
Principle of Arnold School,
Miss Kate Drysdale.
Principle of Taylor School,
Miss Virginia Shouse.
COLORED SCHOOLS
Douglas School, Prof. Green.
Col. School No. 2, Rose McGee.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1910-06-04
MayTew Notes.

Nduddl afternoon ana TOOK m our.
town.
Mrs. r. L. Benning spent last
Sunday with Mrs. Chas. Nolte,
F. r. Pickett and wife stayed
several days last week in Lexing-
ton with friends. Mr.. Pickett
having the contract to paint Mr..
Kinkead's residence.
The Missouri and Kansas Tel
ephone Company is repairing
their lines from Lexington to
Mayview and then to Higgins
vile.
S. NJ. Greene and wife went to
Corder last Sunday to visit
friends.
F. W. Rulings fell from his
wagon Tuesday and it was
thought he had a rib broken. He
spent a very uncomfortable night
laSt h'ght' lie could not lie
down
Mrs Ueo. Altmanoerger ana
MIS- WIN. IIelooflhK spent last
] IL IT, IN -
tuesday IN HigglhSVllIe WIN
friends
ferd omth OF Kansas Clty
spent last week IN the con'mun-
lJy visiting OLD TRENDS ana helgh-
oors OIL former days
"m' Monroe OF louisiana NO.
VISl'eu laSt week with ms sister,
MIS- ~ T. IIlegar'
L. l. Fuckett Is the strawberry
KING thlS season. lie mas d
Ilne Patch ana the berries are
me ana large ana OIL an excel
lent IlaVor' lhey are the ARC
nlaS
MIS- u r FIlegar spent last
saturday IN Kansas Clty win
TRENDS
MISS l1ettle Nlhn LETT Tor IN
dependence last Monday Tor an
indefinite Visit with trends
+. Courthanks OF Hlgglnsvllle
spent last sunday here with a
friend
Jerry Proctor came down from
Kansas Clty last saturday ana
ana VISITED with a friend IN his
Ola nome Town
Leo Mitchell was down IRON
hanSaS Clty 10 see nome 1olkS
last sunday
~ "o"A
rom hanSaS Olty nearly every
SUNDAY TO see not only home1olks
ouC some one else
MISS DetVle hennlng returned
'nlS week Independence
"nere Sne mao Oeeh teacnlng.
a. d. M"ItlewS went 10 Lex
nlgton last MONDAY IL Is naru lor
iilh { ho" "e'1lns so'
Ihe appointment Ior ~coiiecUor' as
ne was Vne loglcdl Que anu ilaoe
Ihe race lor Ile ollice against
'ne late ueo' D..
Mrs Mary DopSon ana uaugn-
Ter Oh l%llgglnSVllle IS visiting thIS
week WIN her SISTER, MIS- Anne
M.
MIS- Mchihney Oh Oity
spent SUNDAY ana Monday WIN
ner SISTER, MrS' VI H. l"V'en-
uER
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-09-09
MT. VERNON
AutOiStS In A Smash Up Near
indianapolis

Messrs. w. E. Sanderson and Wal
ter Lake returned Wednesday from
indianapolis, Ind, in an automobile
where they attended the races. On
the trip to Indianapolis the two men
figured in an exciting accident and
Mr.. Sanderson was quite painfully
injured. About ten miles out of In
dianapolis they raced with limit
ed interurban car when the machine
struck a ditch in the road. The auto
mobile jumped to the side of the road
and Mr.. Sanderson was thrown out
striking on his head and choulders.
A pair of goggles he was wearing
were broken and the glass cut bad
cash over his right eye. His leg was
also badly injured when he was
thrown from the machine. Mr.. San
derson was taken to Indianapolis in
buggy where his injuries were
dressed. Mr.. Lake, who was driving
the machine at the time of the acci'
dent, escaped uninjured.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-09-09
Warming
Issued To Bicycle Riders By
The Mayor
Also Investigates Another
Dangerous Practice

A warning has been sent out by
Mayor Charles Mitchell~ to persons,
who insist on riding on the side walks
of the city with bicycles. For some
time, there has been an ordinance
against this and measures will be
taken to enforce the ordinance rom
this date on. Also the ordinance per-
tanning to lights on bicycles at night
will be enforced.
Another matter concerning the
safety of the general public of the
city has been brought to the atten-
tion of Mayor Mitchell. This is the
fact that for some time large stones
have been placed on the street car
track on North Catherine street. This
is being done by a number of boys,
who hide after placing the stones on
the track, to watch the result. No ar.
rests have yet been made, but the
identity of the boys is known to the
officers.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-09-09
Body Was Not MangIed To
Any Extent
Death Was Due To Fracture
OF The Skull
Man Had Been Drinking Be-
fore The Accident

Platt G. Smith, Iaborer, residing on
Fountain street, was instantly killed
by a freight train on the q. & o.
tracks in South Vernon on Thursday
morning at about $3.50 o'clock. II is
supposed that he was walking along
the tracks early in the morning when
he was struck by an east bound train.
At about four o'clock, Harry Hayes,
flagman, was walking along the
track with the intention of tagging an
oncoming freight train when he stun
bled over some object between the
rails. On examination, he found that
it was the body of a man, either dead
or unconscious. He Immediately
threw the light from his lantern on
the face of the man and found that
he was dead, although his body was
not cut or mangled. Without dis
turbing the body, Hayes Immediately
sent for Coroner Neasse, who arrived
on the scene in very short time and
made an examination of the body.
1t was found that Smiths left arm
was broken near the shoulder and
that the right leg was broken just
below the knee. In addition to this,
the skull was fractured and the head
and face badly cut. 1t is thought
probable that Smith made an attempt
to board the train and was thrown be-
tween the cars and fell through to
the ground, where a brake beam
struck him on the chin and threw his
head violently backward, striking the
back of his head on tie. The nature
of the cuts and bruises indicate that
such might have been the case.
A remarkable fact is evident and
that is that two trains had passed ov-
er Smiths body after the accident oc-
Cured, without mutilating the body,
which was lying about one foot
from the west rail and about fifty
feet south of the Columbus road cross
ing in South Vernon.
AS soon as possible, the body was
taken to the Chappelear & Co. morgue
on North Main street where it was
prepared for burial. A pint of whisky
was found in Smiths pockets along
with a number of other articles.
At about eight o'clock Wednesday
evening Smith was seen on West High
street and appeared to be in perfect
ly sober condition and about three
hours afterward, he was seen by a
number OF persons intoxicated.
The deceased was 40 years of age
and is survived by his father and
mother, Mr.. and Mrs. Sylvanus
Smith, by two sisters and one daugh-
ter, who is in an orphan asylum.
The funeral Saturday morning at
10 o'clock from the home of Albert
Woodford, North Jefferson street. In
terment in Mound View cemetery.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-09-09
Which We're Read At Meet
ing Wednesday Night
Hon. ". N. kOOnS Speaks On
Subject "GOod Roads,
Committee Named To See
About Better Roads

The regular monthly meeting of
the Mt. Vernon Citizens association
was held Wednesday evening at 1880
o'clock in the council chamber with
fairly large attendance. President
Penn was in the chair and the minutes
of the previous meeting were read by
Secretary McCrakin and were approv-
ed
Secretary McCrackin read two let
ters from concerns seeking a location.
One was from an automobile plant
and the other was from a grave vault
manufacturing company. Upon motion
both communication were referred
to the committee on new industries.
President Penn spoke of the fact
that a cigar manufacturing industry
desires to locate in Mt. Vernon and
would require a floor space of about
6OX200 feet and would employ from
$50 to 200 women. The company
would ask the Citizens association to
assist in securing the location and to
help secure employees for the factory.
Mr. Penn stated that he was unable TO
divulge the name of the company
seeking location at the present time.
Mr.. M. j. Fish read letter from
Supt. G. j. Rose of the Hiawatha Lake
assembly. Supt Rose stated that the
association was in debt about $3.50 on
the last assembly held at the park
and wanted this deficit made up by
the citizens of Mt. Vernon. The COM
munication further stated that the as.
sembly wanted the association to
guarantee the sale of 500 tickets for
the assembly next year. Upon motion
the matter was laid on the table.
Hon. w. M. Koons delivered very
interesting address on the subject,
Good Roads," He read sections of
the law wherein the state assists the
county in establishing good roads and
also told how the association should
proceed in securing aid from the state
| for these good roads in Knox county.
Remarks on the same subject were
made by Mr.. w. P. Bogardus, Mr..
Frank Harper, Mr.. Howard C. Gates
and Mr.. e. e. Shireman.
Upon motion a special committee
of three was named by the chair to
communicate with the Good Roads as
sociation and see If Knox county
could not be given some better roads
in the future. On this committee
President Penn named Messrs. W. P.
Bogardus, Ralph C. Ringwalt and e.
LE. Shireman.
Mr. Howard C. Gates addressed the
members of the association or the
coming county fair to be held next
week.,
Adjourned.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-09-09
Merger
Of Ohio Fuel And Northwest.
Grn Gas COmpanyS
The Deal Means A $l5,OOO,.
600 Combination

Toledo, o., Sept. S-As the result
of the merger of the Northwestern
Natural Gas Company and the Ohio
Fuel Supply Company into a 5,0O0,-
900 concern at meeting of the direc-
tors held here today the president,
vice president and three directors of
the Northwestern were replaced by
Columbus and Pittsburg men, who
now completely control the new com.
pany, owning practically all the stock
and completely controlling the direc-
torate
George w. Crawford, of Pittsburg,
president of the gas merger, was
made the new president in place of
A. G. Bedford, New York, resigned,
and j. M. Girard, Columbus, was made
vice president, replacing M. B. DAILY,
of Cleveland, resigned.
Other changes on the board of di.
rectors were: NJ. c. Treat, Pittsburg,
instead of John w. Crawford, New
York resigned; H. c. Reeser, Pitts
burg, director, instead of H. L. Pratt,
New York, resigned, and Carroll E.
Crawford, Columbus, instead of c. T
Lewis, Toledo, rsigned. These, with
j. NJ. Mcmahon, r. J.Burkhalter, John
H. Doyle, of Toledo, and A. C. Bed
ford, of New York, now constitute
the new board of directors.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-09-09
ANNUAL
Meeting Of ". F. M. Society
Of The M. E. Church

The Womans Foreign Missionary
Society of the Gay Street M. e. church
held their annual meeting on Wednes-
day afternoon at the home of Miss Iva
Coe on West Gambler street. The
meeting was well attended, about
thirty-five of the members being pres
ent to take part in the business of the
meeting. AS there was so much work
to be attended to, not much time was
given to a program although a few
numbers were rendered.
One of the important events of the
meeting was the reading of the re-
port from the convention, which was
held in Fredericktown several days
ago. This report showed the asso-
citation to be progressing rapidly and
everything successful and entirely sat
isfactory.
Officers for the ensuing year were
elected as follows:
First President-Miss Fannie Dur
bin.
Second President-Miss Ethel Vim
cent
Secretary-Miss Verie Gleason.
Mite Box Secretary-Miss Iva Coe
Assistant Mite Box Secretary-Miss
Hazel Dowds.
Treasurer-Miss Helen Banter.
After the election of officers and the
completion of the other business mat
ters, a beautiful vocal solo was rem
dered by Mrs. Leila Kennedy and
very interesting reading given by
Miss Ethel Sockman. Refreshments
were served.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-09-09
MONTHLY
Meeting Of The WOmaa'S
Christian Association
Arrangements Announced For
Concert Course

The regular monthly meeting of the
Womans Christian Association was
held Wednesday afternoon at the
home of Miss Vine Israel on North
Main street.
Miss Witherell reported nineteen
pupils enrolled in the kindergarten.
The committee appointed to arrange
for the series of artists recital to be
given this year, is making fine pro-
gress in their work, and expect to pre-
sent some very fine talent that has
never appeared in our city. Great in
terest will be taken in the opening
concert, which will be given by bril-
liant young concert pianist who re-
ceived her instruction under the per-
sonal supervision of the world famous
teacher, Leschetizky, of Vienna, an
honor to which hundreds of pianists
aspire but few are able to realize, as
he only accepts those who possess ex-
traordinary talent and who have made
thorough preparation under the guild
ance of his assistant teachers. Shar-
ing the honors of the recital will be
a young tenor who has reputation
abroad in grand opera. He is said to
possess a wonderful voice and with
the pianist will present a program
that alone will be worth the price ask
ed for the entire coure, which is one
dollar for the five concerts. All prof
it's made will be used to carry on the
charitable work of the Woman's
Christian Association. This course
will be known as the Star Concert
Course to identify it with the work
of the organization which in former
that name. A full announcement of
the artists secured will be made in a
short time.
Following the report of the enter
tainment committee the matron, Miss
McClain, reported the following dona-
tions to the home for August:
MIo. DlOWuiu6 6-dppieSs
Mrs. w. d. Wing-cream, bread and
rolls.
Mrs. A. S. Anderson-cabbage and
cereal.
Mrs. F. B. Owen-chicken.
Mrs: j. F. Workman-apples.
Mrs. Lewis Hyman-laundry soap
and one dollar.
Mrs. Leander Lewis-apples.
Mrs. A. D. Bunn-peaches.
A Friend-apples, sugar, beans, and
corn.
Miss Addie Arnold-$5.00.
Miss Vine Israel-$5.00.
Mrs. R. S. Goodell-$5.00.
Mr.. and Mrs P. B. Chase-s10.00.
Mrs. VIM. Bird-$5.00
Mrs. d. r. Bird-$5.00.
Mrs. Ezra Garlow-$1. 90.
A Friend-$5.00.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-09-09
MONTHLY
Meeting OF Medical AsSOcia
tiOn On Friday

The regular monthly meeting of the
Knox County Medical Association will
be held in the assembly room of the
Young Mems Christian Association
building, Friday morning at $3.50. The
general public is urged to attend. The
following addresses will be made:
Insanity in this state: (a) AS AT
fecting Responsibility For Crime. (b)
AS Affecting Civil Rights.-Rr, e. v.
Ackerman.
Medical Treatment of the Insane
DR.. II. w. Blair.
Subject not yet announced--Dr,
Wells Teachnor, Columbus.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-09-09
ASSAULT CHARGE
Placed Against Carl Brent By Fred
0bOrRe

Carl Brent was arrested Wednes-
day evening at 10:9O o'clock by the
police on a charge of assault ana
battery, the affidavit being made by
Fred Oborne before Mayor Mitchell,
Oborne is a clerk in the Brent cigar
store on South Main street and al
leges that Carl Brent came into the
store Wednesday evening and without
provocation struck him several times
in the face.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-09-09
Coroner Suspects Murder.

Canal Dover, O.. Sept. s.-The
body of Q well-dressed young man,
probably 21, was found along the
Panhandle tracks in Uhrichsville.
The back of his head was crushed,
leading Coroner M. A. Romig to be-
lieve that he had been murdered.
The body was found under a dark
overhead bridge.