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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-10-25

Grace: No, 1 know it doesn't add
to your peace of mind when you are
conscious that you are getting so fat
that your dress is continually gaping
in the back ana you fear the con-
slant strain will prove too much for
the buttons If you want to cut down
your flesh without starving yourself
or without firing and futile exercise,
ounces of parnOtis. Dissolve it in 1 Y
pints of warm water. Take a table
spoonful before each meal Your
double chin and shOrtness of breath
viii soon disappear. for 1 know sew
eral cases where parnOtis took off SUI
perfluOus fat at the rate of several
pounds a week.
G. L. A: simple and reliable
home treatment for removing super
fiuOuS hairs from the face and fore
arms is to mix little delatOne with
enough water to make paste; then
smear this paste over the skin where
the hairs grow. leave it on for a few
minutes; then wipe off and wash the
skin with warm water. DelatOne is
the only thing I know that viii kill
the hair roots forever without injur-
ing the skin. 1t is expensive. as drug
gistS never sell it for less than
dollar an ounce Sometimes the hairs
do return, but they are light and
straggly, scarcely discernibIe. After
a second or third application they go
for good
Jessie P H.: Some sage dressings
are beneficial to the scalp, but 1 never
recommend them on account of the
danger of staining or discOlOring the
hair. If you want a good, dependable
remedy for dandrun, itching scalp and
falling hair, try an ounce of qUinzoin
dissolved in one-half pint each of al
cohol and water. This will put your
hair and scalp in a healthy condition
Apply the tonic twice a week, rubbing
il gently into the hair roots. It is free
from oil and makes a fine dressing for
the hair I know of many who were
troubled with hopeless" cases Of dan
druff and falling hair that found this
an ideal tonic.
Madge: For your hollow cheeks
and wrinkled face, l recommend fire.
quent application of a good greaseless
complexion cream jelly. also brick mas
tagging. BY stirring together one ounce
almOZoin, two teaSpOOnfulS glycSrine
and one-half pint cold water, allowing
TO stand over night. you will have an
extra good complexion cream Use this
also for massaging- It will clear up
your skin fine, removing all dirt from
the pores and soon you will find your
complexion smooth. plump fresh-look-
ing and unwrinkled. This is an excel
lent cream for treating blackheads,
freckles and rOughness Of the skin and
will rid your face Of those very large
pores
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-10-25
TO COMPLETE CENSUS OF
CIUDAD JUAREZ THIS WEEK.

The national census will be COM
pleted this week in Ciudad Juarez. Re-
turns from the capital are expected by
October IS.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-10-25
MATTICE-BUSH co.

MATTlCE-BUSH CO. .
For your heating and plumb
ing estimates. Our Repair
service is prompt and re-
liable. 100 N. Campbell.
Bell 956; Auto 1856
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1910-08-18
John B. Egger.

John B. Egger, aged S. years and
five months, departed this life at his
home in Appleton City Monday, Au-
gust Is, 1910. Mr.. Egger had been
in failing health for some time.
JIeiAaH B EEggeFE 'aihae came of ssttsaFFdy
Swiss stock, was born in Wisconsin
March 10, 1855. He came to Mis-
souri, in the year 1873 and located at
Appleton City, where he has since
resided.
Mr.. Egger won the confidence and
respect of hfs fellow townsmen and
was selected cashier of the First Ma
tional Bank and held that position for
twenty-five years, serving as presi-
dent of that institution during the
past year.
Mr.. Egger has held a number of
positions of honor and trust in his
community. He served as president
of the Egger Hereford Cattle Com
pany, was appointed receiver to the
Salmon Bank and has been men,
Der of the State Republican Commit
tee for the past Is years.
A wife and three children, Mrs. c.
A. Barnett, of Clinton, Mrs. c. E.
Lawrence, and Fred Egger, mourn
their loss.
Funeral services, conducted by
District Supt. w. F. Jones, of the M.
f. Church, were held at the family
residence in Appleton City, Wednes-
day afternoon at 2::30 o'clock p. m,
and interment was made in the APP
pleton City cemetery.
1--WE are indebted to Postmaster C. A. Cham
bers, of this city, who very kindly furnished
ne this Information by phone from Appleton
City, just Is We go to press.)
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1910-08-18

Volney McFadden Of Virginia was
a business visior to this city the last
of the week.
Mrs. j. G. Miller, of Pendleton,
Oregon, accompanied by her son, is
visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. j.
R. Ford.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ben Smith have re-
turned to their home in Kansas City
after short visit with the family of
j. W. Eggleson.
The Summit Blues and the Herrell
base ball team will play a match game
on the Summit diamonds Saturday af-
ternoon, August 10th.
Roy Adams has retuned from
Prescott, Arizona to his home in
Hume. Mr.. Adams is recovering
from severe attack of typhoid fever.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. W. Walker and
son, who have been visiting with the
families of j. G. Walker and w. F.
McKibben, left Thursday for Kansas
City.
Mrs. j. C. Clark of St. Joseph,
accompanied by her daughter, Miss
Mia, and Miss Marguerite Driver,
are visiting Mr.. and Mrs. d. X.
Walker.
w. H. Dunn and wife and Mrs. G.
E. Cantrell and daughter left for
Prescott, Arizona, to see Mrs. Ed.
Owen who is seriously ill.-Adrian
Journal.
Hon. Charles A. Calvird of Clinton,
Democratic nominee for Judge Of the
Twenty-ninth Judicial Circuit was in
Butler, Monday, leaving at noon for
Rich Hill.
Dewitt Mcdaniel brought us in a
sample of Buffalo Grass from West
ern Kansas this week. Mr.. Nc
Daniel says that this is one of the most
fattening foods for cattle during the
wet season.
Mrs. John F. Herrell, accompanied
by her granddaughter, Miss Marietta
jenkins, visited with the family Of
her son, George Herrell, at Adrian
the last of the week.
Uncle John Koontz has purchased
the lots and dwelling of Taylor Ran.
dolph at Urich, NO., just south OF
the school house, says the Herald.
Consideration 500.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1910-08-18
Exciting Runaway.

Mrs. Harry jenkins and son, of
northeast of this city, narrowly escap-
ed serious injuries last Thursday
morning, when runaway team
crashed into the rear of the surrey in
which they were riding and complete
ly demolished it.
The team, belonging to Alb. Guy
ton, started at the corner of Delaware
and Fl. Scott streets, where Mr..
Guyton was unloading lumber No
one was in the wagon, and although
Mr.. Guyton attempted to catch them,
they had gained too much Roadway.
Mrs. Harry Jenkins, accompanied
by her son, was driving west in
surrey near the residence OF D. D.
Mccain, when they heard the run
away close behind them. They at
tempted to turn their rig to one side,
but seeing that they would be unable
to do so, managed to Jump out just as
the runaway struck the rear of their
vehicle. The surrey was carried
nearly half a block and was thrown
into a telephone pole, the wreckage
entahgling and throwing the fright
ened team. Fortunately no one was
injured and the horses were not hurt.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1910-08-18

Tai Raybourn Of Spruce was a
county seat visitor the last of the
week.
George Bourquin and son, Lewis,
have returned from trip to Fort
Scott, Kansas.
Miss Mae Morgan of Kansas City is
the guest Of her sister, Mrs. Lewis
Fisher at Miami.
Gaylord Vantrees left the first of
the week for two weeks visit in
Vinita Oklahoma.
DR.. Gross of Jacksonville was in
this city looking after business the
last of the week.
Judge A. d. Hyde, of the Southern
district, was a business visitor to the
county seat Friday.
Mrs. "A. D. erosion of Adrian WIS.,
tied with friends and relatives here
the last of the week.
Miss Verdilla Owings of Oak Grove,
Mo-, has been visiting her sister, Mrs.
w. T. Hoover at Adrian .-..
Mrs. R. B. Campbell, of Pleasant
Gap, left Friday for a visit with her
niece at Lawrence, Kansas.
Mrs. w. N. Mills, of Foster, visit
ed at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. W.
R. Bell the last of the week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar Oliphant of
Fl. Worth Texas are visiting Mr..
and Mrs. S. j. Oliphant at Urich.
Mrs. T. N. Shanks, of Carthage,
arrived the last of the week for Wis
it with Mr.. and Mrs. w. R. Bell.
Walter Pearce and family of Rich
Hill spent Sunday with Captain and
Mrs. v. L. johnson of this city.
Mrs. E.. C. Mudd came down from
Adrian Thursday for short visit
with relatives and friends in this city.
Mrs. Mary Allen ofRothville visited
at the home of her brother, F. R.
Allen of Adrian, the last of the week.
\ Ed House and family returned to
Galesburg; Illinois Thursday after a
visit with the family of Charles Wal.
lace.
Mrs. Walter Pearce, of Rich Hill,
accompanied by her daughter, visited
friends in this city the last of the
week.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1910-08-18

A man hired a horse from the
Griggs livery Friday a week ago to 90
some place north of Papinville. John
later received a phone message that
the horse and rider were in the quay
at Rich Hill and to come after them,
says the Rockville Booster. BY the
time he arrived however they had
squared things and were gone. Later
a message was received from Nevada
to the same effect. Upon going to
that place and paying 81 charges he
was able to get his horse, but the
rider had departed without leaving
any address and at last reports had
not written back.
A. G. Deacon. accompanied by his
son. Robert, departed Tuesday for
Chicago, where he will undergo an
other surgical operation in attempt to
secure relief from the facial trouble,
which for months has caused him to
suffer intensely. Mr.. Deacon will be
operated on by DR.. Murphy, the emf
nent surgeon, who twice before has
operated on him for the same trouble,
and who each of the other times fur
nished at least a recess from the ex-
circulating ain.-Cass Co., Democrat.
T. C. Robinson left last week for
Fort Morgan, Colorado, where he ex-
poets to either locate a claim or pur-
chase a ranch. Mr.. Robinson has
been engaged in the work of compil-
ing an atlas of Bates. county, and in
forms us that The work. is in such
shape that his partner, Mr.. Stinson,
will be able to complete it without
further assistance.
Master Almond Duvall entertained
a party Of thirty Of his young friends
at Hillcrest, the suburban home of
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. j. B.
Duvall, last Thursday afternoon. The
youngsters took a hay ride and a
most enjoyable time was had.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1910-08-18
"Sleeth" the Insurance Man. 18-tf

"Sleeth" the Insurance Man. 18-tf
Charley Wilson of Montrose was in
town last week.
j. P. Hart was called to Foster on
business Thursday.
Rolla Crabb came up from Rich
Hill the last of the week.
R. Fisher Of Spruce delivered
wheat to this city Saturday.
T. B. Eager made a business trip
to Foster the last Of the week. :.
Mr.. and Mrs. D. C. Mize visited
with county seat friends Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harve johnson have
returned from a visit to Rich Hill !,
Mel Newsome came in Sunday
morning from Sunny Brook, Tenn,
A. B. Edrington, of Ballards was a
business visitor to this city Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Duvall visited
in Kansas City the last of the week.
O. X. Davis and family have re-
turned from trip to north Missouri.
Joe Meyer, the clothier, made a
business trip to Kansas City Monday.
"Sleeth" the Insurance Man. l8-tf
Holstein cows for sale.
A. j. Erhart,
A-4t. Adrian, Mo.
Harry Henry left Thursday for an
extended visit to Colorado Springs,
Colo.
Mrs. John Stangel, of Rich Hill,
came up Friday for visit with rela-
tives.
DR.. and Mrs. Floyd Bates of Adrian
left for Colorado where they intend
to locate.
4
Mrs. j. E. Crowder of Adrian, &C.
companied by her father is visiting in
Wyoming.
Lewis Radford made a business
trip to Fl. Scott, Kansas, the last Of
the week.
Matthew Evans of east of this city
was county seat visitor the last Of
the week.
John Frazier came down from Kan.
sas City the last of the week for a
several days visit with friends and
relatives.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1910-08-18
Benefit for Summit Blues.

An ice cream supper will be held
at the residence of Robert Sturgeon,
on the Summit road, 2 ~ miles east
of Butler, Saturday night, August 20.
Proceeds to be devoted to the benefit
of the Summit Blues.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1910-08-18

tives at Peru, Indiana.
100 boys white shirts worth SOC go
for l0c. Joe Meyer.
Frank Holland of Summit was in
on business "Wednesday.
c. V. Peacock of Spruce was in
town Wednesday on business.
Robert Snodgrass of Spruce was
county seat visitor Wednesday.
School shoes.-T. w. Fisk,
West Side.
Mrs. E. L. Thurber returned to her
home in Warrensburg Saturday.
Mr. and j. w. Huffman have re-
turned from visit at Lebanon, Mo.
James Burnett of Jacksonville is
in this city visiting relatives and
friends.
Lete Sackett and family attended
the Woodman Picnic at Amsterdam
Tuesday.
Miss Dee Cobb, of Harrington,
Kansas, is the guest of Mr.. and Mrs
Martin Briden.
Queen Quality Pumps, two
straps.-T, w, Fisk, West
Side.
Miss Edith Warnock left Sunday
for Kansas City to enter wholesale
millinery house.
Mrs. T. d. Dmbree, accompanied
by her daughter, has returned from
visit at Ballard
Sam Barr, manager of the Peoples
Elevator Co., made a business trip to
Rich Hill Monday,
w. H. Charters, the hog man, of
east of this city was in town We'd
nesday on business,
Claud Oneal and Kerren Maxey of
Johnstown were business visitors to
this city Wednesday.
School shoes. It. w. Fisk,
West Side.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. K. Goodwin, of
Mingo township, visited the family of
Levi Convey Tuesday morning.
! G. G. Gilkeson and family have
returned to Warrensburg after visit
with DR.. and Mrs. j. M. Christy.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Latimer, of
Independence, are visiting their son,
M. M. Latimer, north of this city.
Queen Quality Pumps, two
straps. W. Fisk, West
Side.
John McElwain of the Chapel
neighborhood delivered wheat to the
Peoples Elevator Wednesday.
W. T. Phillips left Saturday for
Nashville Tenn, after a visit here
with the family of Coleman Smith.
Mrs. George Newberry has re-
turned to Kansas City after a visit
here with Mr.. and Mrs. C. S. Ewin.
School shoes.-T. w. Fisk,
West Side.
Mrs. G. o. Bright and daughter,
of Bartlesville, Oklahoma, are visit
ing relatives and friends in this
county.
Several ears of very fine corn, rails
ed by S. S. Trice, of northwest of thi:
city, are on display at the People.
Bank.
Mrs. C. L. Daniels has returned Il
her home at Odessa after a short visi
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. S
Clay.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. w. Norman hav,
returned from an extended visit will
Mrs. Norman's parents at Clifton
Kansas.
Queen Quality Pumps, two
straps.-T. W. Fisk, West
Side.
John Allison has returned to Ames
Iowa, after a short visit with his par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. j. H. Allison, o
west of this city.
/. w. S. Arnold and j. w. Poffen
barger attended the Bates Count,
Sunday School Convention at Ricl
Hill Tuesday and Wednesday.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-03-30
TWO ARE SHAD0WED IN
CHICAGO DEATH MYSTERY
officials Say There 10 Strong Evidence
They Administered Poison To
Alexander J. Moody.

CHICAGO, Mareh 29.-Two persons
who have been secretly watched by
detectives for more than a month Will
probably be arrested soon in connec-
ton with the mysterious death or
Alexander J. Moody, the wealthy baker
and brother-in-law OF Congressman W.
J. Monkey, who died OF poison on
Feb. 20
Coroner Hoffman and Assistant Po-
lice Chief Schuettler both declared to-
day that there is strong evidence TO
grove that these two persons admin.
istered the arsenic which was found
in large quantities in Moodys stomach
after his death.
The authorities declare there Is no
doubt that MOODY was murdered and
their statements are supported by
Charles II. and F-ark L. Moody, BROTH
ers of the deceased. The two brothers
have been active III demanding CON-
ylete investigation.
A large squad OF detectives visited
tine Moody home today and made an
examination of the premises. Coroner
Hoffman reports that Moody died In
commissions IL hours after having
eaten breakfast consisting mainly or
hamburg steak. After his death,
Prof. Walter Haines, the toxicologist,
made a chemical examination OF some
of the steak and found enough arsenic
In IL to kill six men.
The detectives have learned that
for two days before Moody ate this
meat 1t lay in an ice chest on tho
rear porch Of the Moody home. They
believe that one of the two persons
under surveillance surreptitiously
spread arsenic over II with the pur-
pose OF numbering Moody.
Coroner Hoffman announced today
that the inquest In the case, which
vas begun Immediately after Moody's
death. would be resumed April II.
Mrs. Moody was reported on the
verge of nervous prostration when re-
porters called at the Moody home to-
day. The publicity in connection with
her husbands death has undermined
her health.
The police are searching for Peter
Peterson, Moodys coachnan. whom
the police believe may have valuable
information concerning the case
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-03-30
SHE AvERTS SMASH-UP
ON A MOUNTAIN ROAD
Woman, Expert Driver, Keeps Her
Wits About Her At a Moment
When Lives Are In Peril.

COLORDO SPRINGS. Col. March
29-Cooler than anybody in the group
Mrs. Dan Gaines, the famous four-in-
hand driver probably saved the lives
of party OF tourists and averted =
serious accident on the Bear Greek
canyon road. With a frantic team OF
another tourist driver, n. II. Snouffer,
charging down toward her own party,
Mrs. Gaines brayely stood UP in her
carriage. and facing the runaway
horses dashed their heads, causing
them TO swerye in their mad course,
and although they struck her car
riage and hurled Snouffer down a
steep embankment. demolishing his
carriage and near killing themselves.
Mrs. Gaines presence Of mind.
coupled with Snouffer's dextrous
handling Of the lines. saved the situa-
ton for everybody.
The accident happened on the high
drive at a precipitous point in the
road. Snouffer was 100 yards behind
Mrs. Gaines, when the tongue OF his
wagon broke, causing the horses TO
bolt. Realizing that her only hope
lay in beating of the frenzied ami
mails, Mrs Gaines faced the emery
ency and added 20 her fame as q
mountain driver
The woman, who has made for
tune driving tourist carriages. Is
known the country over for her expert
horsemanship.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-03-30
BOY AGED THIRTEEN
IMAGINES HE is A DOG
Crouches and Growls On Hearing
Footsteps-Hypnotic Treatment
BEING Tried AS a Cure.

SAN FRANCISCO, March %
Ralpha Madison. the l3-year-old son
Of q wealthy rancher living near Palo
Alto. thinks he is a dog, and when he
hears footsteps he crouches ana
banks.
Physicians call this kind OF halluci-
nation chorea Hypnotism is believed
10 be a cure for the strange malady.
and an uncle Of young Madison has
brought him to San Francisco TO be
treated. While walking along the
street on the way 10 a doctors office
the boy startled pedestrians by his
savage growls. He was still growing
when the physicians quarters were
reached. but by gazing fixedly into
the lads eyes and hypnotically COM
batting the sufferers decisions the doc
tor managed 20 quiet hts patient
Medical students OF Stamford Uni
versity have had the boy under OBJ
servaticn for some time and the case
has attracted much attention from the
medical fraternity
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-03-30
LIVED IN FENToN rs YEARS.
David Gilbert coIwell is Taken BY
Death.

FENTON, Mich, March 29.-David
Gilbert Colwell, a pioneer Of Genesee
county, residing In the village for rs
years, Is dead at his home from heart
failure OF short duration. He was So
years old. A few years ago, until In
frmities of age compelled him to re-
tire, Colwell was one OF the leading
business men Of the village. He
founded and operated for many years
the Colwell Touring mills. He sold
this property 10 years ago. The pro-
ceeds were invested In a lot on the
principal corner OF the village, on
which he erected large brick block.
For many years he was president
OF the village, declining the Office final
ly Before the civil war he represent
ed this district In the house OF repre-
sentatives in Lansing. He was one
Of the founders OF the Congregational
church society retaining his member
ship until his death. He Is survived
by two sons. John and Daniel Colwell.
both Of Fenton. His wife died several
years ago.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-03-30

English stock and received his educa'
ton at a college In HIS native town
and New York city. AS a young man
he went 10 the Pennsylvania oil fields,
where he made fortune but later los,
Il In bank failure. Then he went 10
Cuba and made another fortune out or
an invention OF a labor-saving device
used In the sugar cane industry. but
that money was also completely swep;
away I'M the late SOS, and at the ont
freak OF the war Mr.. Mayhem enlisted.
serving throughout 49, JUST before enlist
ing, Mr.. Mayhew's wife. child and a
fayorite niece who lived with his fam
fly died within a week from diphtheria.
After the deaths OF his relatives he
never seemed 10 care 10 make the er'
fort 10 renew his fortunes and devoted
himself wholly 20 his inventions, many
OF which have been In use for years,
but from none OF which did he receive
revenue owing 10 that fine disregard
for the practical. typical OF inventors
since the world began.
During the worlds fair in Chicago
Mr.. MAYHEM acted as interpreter for
many OF the foreign exhibitors, his ex-
tensive travels all over the world and
his knowledge OF various languages
making him valuable in such a posi-
ton. He was skilled matchmaker,
and in his inventions loved 10 make
his models OF the most delicate con
struction OF a modest. yet proud
nature, the old inventor was a gentle
man of the old school in the courtesy
OF his manner, and an hours talk with
him revealed q wealth OF intellectual
knowledge and fund OF stories that
knew no limitations OF loyalty. His
friend, Mr. Zahn. is Interested equally
with the dead Inventor in the auto
stearing gear patent.
Funeral services will be held In F.
]. McCabe's chapel. No. 1877 Grand
Riveraye.. Thursday afternoon. at .
O'Clock, with the Rev w. A. Atkinson,
rector of ST. Matthias Episcopal church.
reading very simple service. In &C.
cordance with Mr.. Mayhew's desire.
and following Of his wishes, also, the
body will be cremated Ny Mayhem
has no surviving relatives.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-03-30
WOMAN FIGHTS FIRE TO
SAVE LIFE OF HER PUPIL
Sustalns Serious injuries But Beats
Out Flames With Her Hands
School Closed Temporarily.

ANN ARROR. Mich, March %
Especial. Miss Velma Richards.
teacher In the Palmer district Of Chel-
sea. was seriously burned today In
saving the life or one OF her pupils,
Mamie Morris, whose clothing caught
fire from n bonfire she was watching.
The little girl was with a number
OF her playmates at the time and all
of them ran screaming In the direc.
ton OF the school house. Miss Rich
ards attention was attracted by the
noise. and rushing out OF the school
room she seized the little girl and beat
out the flames with her hands. She
was seriously burned and IL was neces-
sary 10 close the school until such
time as she was recovered. The little
girl was practically uninjured.