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The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1910-09-23

w ASHINGTON-A bitter war on
w the house cat has been declared
by the department OF agriculture Ex-
perts in the biological bureau OF that
department are making exhaustive in
yestigations OF the cat as a spreader
OF disease. Already they have found
out enough 10 convince them that as
much danger turks in a cat as In a
rat. and rats are known to be fatal
distributors OF plague
Upon the completion OF these in
yestigations efforts will be made by
the Federal authorities 10 have cat
license laws passed. II is much more
desirable. they say. to have a license
for cats than a license for dogs.
We know that cats carry disease"
said II. w. Henshaw. chief Of the bu-
reau. in discussing the fight against
tabby. but we do not know TO what
extent We are practically certain
they carry diphtheria, scarlet fever
and ringwo-m. and we suspect they
carry tuberculosis. All this we want
TO find out OF course the fight TO
bring about a cat license will be a
hard one. Such a suggestion will be
scoffed at But in time people will
come TO realize what a menace cats
are That is what we hope TO do
bring the people TO such a realiza-
ton"
DR.. A X Fisher. Of the bureau Of
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1910-09-23
Uncle Sans Bug Sleuths After Cats

biology. is at work on a bulletin on
the house cat He has been studying
the question for years and knows the
general habits of cats thoroughly
There are lots OF fallacious the
cries regarding the usefulness OF
cats" says DIR. Fisher AS matter
OF fact they do almost no good and a
great deal OF harm. The difficulty in
following the question OF the extent
TO which they carry disease IS meas
ured by the difficulty OF following the
cat. And yet there is no doubt in the
world that many a child who. for no
apparent reason and from no discern
ible cause. develops a case OF diph-
liberia or scarlet fever owes its illness
and often its death to the cat II has
been fondling Moreover. cats are as
susceptible to hydrophobia as dogs.
The highly pampered pet cat OF
the luxurious household never falls
10 get out and roam around with the
ordinary alley cat In many instances
the alley cat. which prowls all night
long with the pet cat. has spent the
day sleeping in some hut or hovel In
an alley where smallpox. diphtheria
OF tuberculosis is hid.
Recently there has been much at
tention paid TO rats and the harm
they do. both as destroyers and as
spreaders OF disease In this connec-
ton the cat has been pointed out as
a valuable aid in keeping down the
rat That is an error
Il can state from my personal OBJ
servation that only about 5 per cent
OF cats are really mousers. have
seen cats that would tackle the big
gest rat going and kin him, but such
instances are rare. AS a rule a cat
cares little for a conflict with a rat
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1910-09-23
STATE NEWS IN BRIEF.

Warsaw-A tragedy was narrow
ly averted when Mr.. and Mrs.
George Waiman OF near Kendallville.
who were here TO attend the annual
reunion OF the Thirtieth Indiana regi-
ment. were overcome by gas and al
most asphyxiated. They were both
found near death in the room in
which they turned on a gas jet. taking
Il for an electric light. The victims
are still in a serious condition. but
will probably recover.
Henryville-The death OF Free
man Cooper ended the career OF
one OF the best known real estate de-
velopers in southern Indiana. Mr..
Cooper came here about ten years
ago from Kokomo. where he was at
one time a law partner with John w
Germ. lately defeated candidate for
vice-presidcnt and now opposing AL
bert J. Beveridge for the United States
senatorship.
Nincennes. Suddenly becoming in.
sane. Lincoln Freeman OF Shoals
wandered away from his home
al White River bridge. near Wheat
land He had placed his clothing.
with a picture OF his wife. in a grip
and later walked entirely nude
through the town OF Wheatland Scott
Weaver obtained blanket and res
cued Freeman. who was later taken
10 bis home
Richmond. Mildren Locke six
wears old. Of Cambridge City. has
brought suit against the Pennsylvania
railroad for $500 damages The
complaint alleges that she is entitled
TO this sum for injuries received
when Pennsylvania locomotive
struck her The father. Erie L. Locke
has also sued the railroad for $500.
his claim in damages by the injury TO
the child.
Evansville.-At the wedding OF
Martha Ruth Pheatt to Cortner
NJ. Hardy in Rockport the bride
wore hohble skirts II was the first
"hobble skirt" wedding in southern
Indiana. Mr.. Hardy 81 the son Of t.
n Hardy. wealthy tobacco warehouse
man OF Rockport. The couple will
live in that city.
Evansville over the death OF
her husband. which occurred two
months ago. caused the death Of Mrs
John b. Andrews.
Richmond. Although he was fined
only one cent By the city court
for trespass. l.. X. Simmons de
clares he will take an appeal 10 the
circuit court Simmces took down q
stove in the residence Of Charles Skill
lens and in doing so threw some SCOT
on several pies. Skillens then filed
the charge against him.
Bloomington. Elizabeth Goss
living ten miles north Of here. was
milking a COW near rail fence wher
the animal kicked her. breaking hei
right leg The force Of the blow
knocked her against the fence and 9
rail fell. breaking the left leg.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1910-09-23
STATE HAPPENINGS
RECORDED IN BRIEF
NEWS ITEMS FROM ALL Oven
INDIANA
RED MEN PLAN BIG POWW0W
ofhcizls Expect 10000 Members to
Attend District Meeting From
Many Northern Indiana
Counties.

Noblesville. Sept. 2O.-There will b
more Red Men in Noblesyille than
the city ever entertained before In its
history. Some OF the officers esti-
mate the number as high as 10000
The occasion will be the annual meet
ing OF the Wabash valley powwow OF
Red Men. This district includes HAM
ilton. Upton. Howard. Miami. Wabash.
Wells. Madison and many other coun-
ties in northern and northeastern In
diana
The program provides for a num-
Der OF contests. including a balloon
ascension Five hundred delegates
are expected TO be present at this
meeting and invitations have been ex-
tended TO tribes in all OF the sur
rounding counties and most OF them
will be here with large delegations
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1910-09-23


The state board OF election commits
sioners decided that no new codifica-
tion OF the election laws OF the state
would be necessary for distribution
this fall TO the election officers OF the
state. and thereby saved $500
The only change that will be made
In the former book OF instructions will
be the insertion OF an act OF the iast
legislature. providing that ballots
shall be preserved instead OF de
stroyed by the election boards. as
previously provided
The board met with F.. W. McGin-
mis- and A. f. Butler. clerks OF the
board. and various details OF procedure
were discussed. II developed that for
many years the clerk OF the state
printing board has been made the
chief clerk OF the election board and
that printing board clerks had pro
ceeded with the preparation for cleo
tion far In advance OF their actual APP
pointment Because the board would
be Democratic this year and A. f.
Butler. clerk OF the printing board. is
Republican, he had no assurance he
would be clerk. and so did not take
this preliminary action. The result is
that the board is behind in it's work.
The members believed. however. that
by frequent meetings they will be
able to get the work done on time.
The first thing TO be done will be to
get the clerks and auditors OF the
counties OF the state 10 certify the
number OF voting precincts and the
votes in each. The members Of the
board realize that II is OF the greatest
Importance that these reports from
the county officers be made promptly
and will try TO impress this fact on
county officials.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1910-09-23

no YOU remember how proud we
IL were Of our Spanish warships And
now they are all in the scrap heap.
The Boston. the Concord. the Winslow
and the Detroit have all 10 go. as they
are no longer fit TO cope with modern
armament on the high seas. A storm
Of protest has gone up in Washington.
but II Is not going to help matters a
single bit. The United States govern
ment cano1t afford to hang on 10 the
old uartleships. even If they are dear
in memory. II will be remembered
that the Boston, protected cruiser,
and the Concord. a gunboat. were In
Admiral Dewey's feet at Manila II
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1910-09-23

Owen million dollars on a JOY ride
y through the streets OF Washington
IA a sight 10 be seen every week day
az the national capital And this
stands less chance Of getting hurt
through the carelessness of the driver
Of the wagon It rides in or from out
side forces than any Joy rider. AMI
mate or inanimate, In the country.
For the treasury has new money
wagon. a brand new vehicle, made OF
hardwood. iron and steel, with heavy
locks and bars. TO bring money from
the bureau Of engraving and printing.
where II is made. TO the vaults Of the
treasury. where IL is stored for safe
keeping.
And not only Is the new wagon
nearly bombproof in itself. but just to
make sure that some foolish person.
with visions OF Jesse James hold-up
scheme. will never succeed in accom-
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1910-09-23

Richmond. Sept 20-Complying
with a request from Charles Jordan
superintendent OF the Wayne county
schools. Robert ]. Alley. state super
intendent OF schools. has ordered a
special examination held in Wayne
county on September %. The purpose
is 10 give those candidates for county
superintendent who are ineligible be
cause OF not holding a license
chance TO secure one. The choice OF
a superintendent TO succeed Mr.. Jor-
dan will be made on September 30.
the resignation taking effect Octo-
Der l.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1910-09-23
HONOR MOTHER
Of REGIMENT
Mrs. loyina Streight's Vacant
Chair Decorated.
REUNION OF 51ST INDIANA
Tears Came 20 tho Soldiers Eyes
When They Witnessed cere-
monies Which Took Place
at Reunion.

indianapolis.-Tea came to the
eyes OF veterans OF the F1fty-frst In
diana regiment when they witnessed
the decoration OF the vacant chair OF
Mrs. Lovina Streight, mother of the
regiment" who died June 8. 1910.
since the last reunion OF the regiment.
The ceremonies took place at the
reunion OF the regiment on the beauti
ful grounds OF the old Streight home
stead in indianapolis. where the re-
unions have been held for "a years.
Mrs Streights fayorite chair was
brought to the veranda OF the house
and in the presence OF the veterans
who reverently barred their heads. the
members OF the Gen. A. ID. Streight
circle. No. 1G, OF Ladies of the c. A.
r., came forward and with appropri-
ate ceremonies decorated the chair
with flags and red carnations. the
flowers which Mrs Streight liked best.
Mrs. Bohlen OF Indianapolis then
spoke on behalf OF the women in mem
DRY OF mother Streight. who was the
wife of Gen. A. D. Streight. command
er OF the regiment
The reunion was opened with a
bugle call by A. NJ. Dooley OF Danville.
after which Miss Ada Kirk OF Danville
led I'm the singing OF America" Cap
tain Welton led in prayer. which was
followed with the welcoming address
Of Captain James Sohous. who is a
messenger In the house Of representa-
tiyes. Washington. ID. G. He praised
Mrs Sueight and recalled that she
always spoke OF the members OF the
regiment as her boys" Capt. @. ".
Scare OF Danville responded.
This was the forty-ninth annual re-
union OF the regiment. and arranga-
ments are being made for the cele-
hratinn OF the regiments golden wed
ding next year.
The One Hundred and Twenty
fourth Indiana closed its reunion az
the courthouse by an election OF OF
GERS. and by deciding on holding It's
next reunion at Winchester instead OF
Indianapolis. as has been its practise.
The date for the reunion was not
fixed.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1910-09-23

Columbus. Sept. 20.-The Rev. F.
l. Hardy. pastor OF the First Baptist
church here. has a job that he can
not quit for the reason that the con-
gregation OF the church will not let
him. A short time ago he rendered
his resignation that he might attend
college az Louisville. but the congre-
CATION refused 10 accept his resigna-
ton. and he viii remain as pastor
Of the church on condition that he has
eight months leave Of absence, when
he will attend college.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1910-09-23

The controversy between the city
and the Williamsburg school board
over the responsibility for educating
100 children In the territory recently
annexed is being Investigated by the
state.
The williamsburg authorities assert
that as the children now live in the
city they should be educated in MIL
waukee schools. while the local school
officials assert that the state has appro-
priated money for this purpose to the
district school until January /. there
fore the city is not responsible az
present
The council also will investigate.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1910-09-23
Girl Sees Father End Life.

Marion. Sept. 2O.-Mark Nesbit. for
~ years old. one of the best known
farmers in Grant county. committed
suicide at his home in Greene town
ship by drinking carbolic acid The
act was witnessed by his ten-year-old
daughter. The little girl realized
when she saw her father raise the
bottle to his lips that he meant TO
take his life. and begged him not TO
do so
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1910-09-23
slashsd hx Unknown NEGRO.

Anderson. Sept. 20.-Arthur Sheets
IS in a precarious condition at HIS
home here as result OF having been
slashed with a razor by an unknown
negro. Sheets reported to the police
that as he was on his way home the
negro. whom he had never seen be-
fore. suddenly fiourished q razor. and
slashed him across the neck. his coat
and collar were severed. and cash
four inches long cut into his neck.
barely missing the jugular vein
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1910-09-23
aparh Of Death

Jogansport. Sept. 20.-In an attempt
TO emulate the feats OF a dash OF
death" performer. Albert Easterday.
fourteen. sustained five fractured ribs
and other injuries. In building the
central heating station big incline
has been constructed upon which
workmen wheel brick. yesterday at
tempted to ride down this incline on
his bicycle and the wheel shot of the
edge OF the incline, about twenty feet
from the ground.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1910-09-23

Bloomington. Sept c0.-William F.
Whitley. a native Of Wayne county.
died at the home Of his daughter. Mrs
c. f. Harris. in Bloomington. He was
6 years old and is survived by the
widow and two children. The latter
are Prof. John II Whitley Of Los An
geles. Cal. and Mrs. Harris. wife OF
DR. Harris OF this city. The decedent
moved to Bloomington from Cam
bridge City.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1910-09-23

President L. Y Sherman and Secre-
tary p. r. Burroughs OF the state
board OF administration. have made a
report on their Investigation OF
charges against Mrs. Flo Jamison
Miller. matron OF the Soldiers
Widows home OF Illinois at Whining
ion. in which Mrs. Miller Is exonera-
ted and the continuance OF her serv-
ice is approved
The Investigation. begun some two
months ago. arose from charges OF
bad treatment OF inmates. and OF
faults in the food and cooking and In
the medical service.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1910-09-23
New Y. W. G. A. Workers Come.

Four new members Of the executive
staff and faculty OF the v W c. A.
have arrived 10 take up their duties
Miss Emma Jean Batty. who lately
gave up her duties as general record
ing secretary at Buenos Ayres. Argen-
tine Republic. is the new state execu-
tive for Indiana Miss Anna p. Bird
sail OF Newburgh. y. Y. is the new
general secretary. Miss Myrtle An
drews. a graduate OF Oberlin college.
Is physical director. while Miss Louise
F. Stevenson OF Milliken university.
Decateur. Ill. will teach domestic
science and art
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1910-09-23

shelbyville. Sept. pa fire which
did almost $4,000 damage occurred In
Gwynneville. in the northeastern part
OF Shelby county. The fire was In
the new two-story frame building OF
Fred Evans and occupied by Joseph
Johnson. who conducted meat mar
kss and poultry house at the place
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1910-09-23
DEED Calls for $500. 600.

Evansville. Sept 20.-A $500. 900
trust deed for the Evansville Public
Service company's plant. Just being
built. was executed TO the Mercantile
Trust and Savings company. the bond
ing agents Gavin l.. Payne & Co.
OF Indianapolis are fiscal agents for
the new company and Charles Finley
Smith. formerly OF that city. Is one
OF the large stockholders.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1910-09-23
Baptist State Missions.

The Salamonie Baptist asssocia-
tons annual conference. which began
here ended with two addresses. The
Brotherhood in the Local Church." by
r. III. Bouslog OF Peru. and Men and
the Kingdom" by George A. Chritton
OF Chicago. Rev. l.. G. Conley spoke
on The Budget-Can We Raise IT,"
Evangelist ID. II. Richards followed.
speaking on the state mission work OF
the church. Rev. w. b. Pope. superin-
tendent OF state missions for the
church. spoke on the same subject
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1910-09-23
Articles Of lneorporstIon.

Articles OF incorporation have been
filed in the Office OF the secretary Of
state for the following:
The State bank of Siockwell. stock
we'll: capital stock. SIS 900: ~. r.
Johnson. president.
Picker BROTHERS. Boonville: capital
stock 10000: general merchants: In
corporators. Albert W. Frars and
Carl Picker
The Dixie Social club. Evansville.
no capital stock: directors. r. T.. But
Ter. Samuel Edwards and Robert San
derfer.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1910-09-23

Peru. Sept 20.-Mrs. Alice Merrill.
wife OF Prof. Joseph Merrill. a society
woman. and daughter OF torme- sher
ID Edward r. Gray. died Of paraiysiA
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1910-09-23
Ranks Hob as Tomato State.

As a producer OF canned tomatoes.
Indiana ranked third last year and
second in 1908 with a normal pack OF
1000. 900 cases. compared with TO-
600 coo for the whole country. Mary
land is the chief tomato raising state.
producing 40 per cent. OF the total. or
1000. 900 cases.
The Indiana crop this season Is
nothing more than a matter OF guess
work. Tomatoes are in a precarious
position and packers are unable 10
predict what kind OF crop will re
suit.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1910-10-25
A Big Land Bargain.
17o ACRES, 1875 acres In cultiva'

E., the same being the allotment
of Surena Pickens, and the SEA OF
the SWA of the SWA and the VIZ
of the SWl4 of the SWA of Section d.
Township South, Range l E, the
same being the allotment of Robeta
Pickens.
Said real estate will be sold on the
following terms and conditions, to-
wit. Cash in hand upon execution,
approval and delivery OF deed.
Bids for the purchase thereof must
be in writing and must be filed in
the County Court or delivered to the
undersigned at the law office of Cole
man & Rogers at Ardmore, Okla
homa.
Dated the 18th day Of October, 1910
BEN PICKENS,
1926 Guardian
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1910-10-25

four and FIVE in block thirty-seven In
he City cf Ardmore, Carter county,
Oklahoma, owned by the defendants
herein.
Now, therefore, by virtue OF the
power vested in me as sheriff Of Car
ter county, Oklahoma, and by reason
of the levy of said execution, or order
of SAFE, notice is hereby given that !
will, as the Sheriff of Carter county,
Oklahoma, on the 31st day of october,
1910. between the hours of 2 o'clock
and 4 o'clock p. M, at the court house
door in Ardmore, Carter county, Okla
homa, expose to sale, for cash in hand
to the highest and best bidder, the
following described real estate:
Lots One, Two, Three. Four and
Five in Block Tnlrty-seven in the City
OF Ardmore, Carter County, Oklahoma
Said real estate has heretofore been
duly appraised by thre. disinterested
free holders of Carter county. Okla.
Given under my hand, this the 3Oth
day of September 1910.
]. H. AKERS,
Sheriff Carter County, OKLA
2-9-l6-23-3O.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1910-10-25
TEACHERS Of COUNTY
TALKSTATE QUESTIONS
FAVOR PROHIBITION, FAVOR WO-
MAN SUFFRAGE AND FAVOR DIS
TRIBUTlON OF SCHOOL TAXES.

An extremely interesting and en-
thusiastic meeting was held in the
district court room this morning by
the Carter County Teachers associa-
tion.
On account of the illness of his wife
our chairman, Mr.. Geo w. Coffman
was absent, Mr. Robert Michael acting
in his stead, called the house to or
der at nine o'clock.
The opening song, Jesus Lover Of
My Soul" was led by Mr.. w. T. Arm
strong.
Invocation by Mr.. Michael.
Mr.. J. w. Morgan very ably dis
cussed What Is Teaching"
Mr.. Robert Michael next handled
with ease the subject What Shall We
do the First Day of SCHOOL,"
Miss Mae Ingram thought we ought
to have fewer reading circles and
make them of more Importance.
Mr.. A. ]. Graham gave us very
helpful talk on Possibilities Of the
Teacher in Cooperation with the Far
mers' Institute" He told us Of the
advantages the boys, who were mem
bers of the Corn Club, were enjoying
and ! am sure each teacher present
gathered new purposes to push for
ward the Boys Club also the Girls
Club which is being perfected.
Mr.. Gilmore, the socialist candidate
for congress, gave us quite an EN-
ergetic" lecture In which he brought
to the surface as many OF our de
fects as he thought We were able to
stand at one time. But we appre-
ciated his talk for We knew it was
well meant and felt that once Jared
loose" from fixed principles, we will,
perhaps, go forward with more rap
i'd pace.
Mr.. Henshaw next addressed us and
his kind words so characteristic OF
him. were as balm healing the late
wounds inflicted by Mr.. Gilmore. His
words of encouragement and good
wishes were not wasted.
Mrs. Niblack touched on a few OF
the Cardinal Points in Next Years
work"
A business session was held in
which a motion, that the Teachers
Association 90 on record as standing
against the prohibition amendment,
carried unanimously.
Another motion. tlat We so ON rec
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1910-10-25
Notice Of Sale Of Real Estate by
Guardian,

Guaroldn.
In the matter OF the estate of Sim
Pickens ct al.
Notice is hereby given in pursuance
of an order OF the County Court of
the County of Carter State of Ok
lahoma, made on the 18th day OF
October, 1910, the undersigned Guar
dian of the estate OF Sim Pickens,
Surrena Pickens and Robeta Pick
cts, will sell at private sale to the
highest bidder, subject to confirma-
ton by said Court on Monday. the
7th day of November, 1910, at 10
o'clock a. m, at Ardmore, Okla, ali
the right. title and interest of said
Sim Pickens, Surrena Pickens and
Robeta Pickens in and to the follow
ing described real estate situate in
Carter County, State of Oklahoma, to-
wit
The NJ of the NEA of the NWA
of Section 9, Township South, r.
E. and the Sla of the SEA of the
NEit OF Section %. Township )
South, R. West, the same being the
allotment of Sim Pickens, and the
NEl4 OF the SWA of the SWA and
the Si5 of SEA ofo the SWH OF
II