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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-07-22
CITY NEW @
~ IN BRIEF ~

- Ex-Governor st. John of .
= Kansas, visiting in Spokane. Q
= says that If the people of his .
= state had to decide the Wash .
= ington senatorial fight Miles .
. Poindexter would win with a Q
. big majority. The people of =
. Kansas, he says, have kept .
= tab on Poindexter and regard .
= him as one of the squarest .
= and hardest fighters in the =
= ranks of the insurgents. He .
= says that the millions of the .
= special interests will be used .
= to defeat Poindexter. .
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Reports from over the Inland
Empire say that the downpour that
visited Spokane was general and
that 1t has donem UGH toward end
ing the disastrous forest fires that
have ragged north and northeast for
the past 10 days.
Mrs. J. Stanley Webster, wife Of
the superior court judge, is re-
ported to have passed the critical
stage of her illness with smallpox,
and Judge Webster conversed with
her yesterday over the fence. If
there are no further complications
Judge Webster expects to resume
his duties on the bench at the end
of week.
Ellen Peterman was yesterday
given a divorce from R. D. Peter
man, being the second husband
from whom she has been divorced
in her lifetime.
Captain J. N. Durham, 60, vet.
eran real estate salesman, was
found dead, presumably from
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-07-22
WHY NOT own A Ko1rEq

WHY NOT OWN 4 EOAIE2
A splendid South Side proposition
for 92850.; 800 down and $50 per
month; Groom modern house; full
basement. Close in; n block from
car line.
McCREA & MERRYWEATHER,
with
washington Safe Deposit q Trust Co.
Phone Main 1921. Corner Howard
and Spra2ue.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-07-22
81 VILLAGES, doz., 49c

100 dozen Val. lace edges and in
sertions in French and German Val.
and narrow widths
Of both edges and insertions. most
of them wide. Values up to 81 a
dozen, for Saturday, a dozen, 49c.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-07-22
75c Neckwear Csc,

Dutch collars of fine India hnon
with venise lace edges up to two
inches wide. The lace alone on
many of these collars is worth more
than Saturdays sale price. Neat
embroidery jabots, closed and
dainty open designs. Values up to
75c-for Saturday, 35c.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1910-12-28
PLATTEVILLE.

Special Correspondence to the Herald.
Returns from the last census show
the population Of Platteville to be
452 In 1900 the population was
3, $40 and in $780, 2,740.
Mr.. and Mrs. j, B. Piquette are
spending the holidays in Missoula,
Montana with their SOP J M.
Piquette.
At a recent meeting of the Big
Badger Fair Association, DR.. F. s.
Knapp was elected president; Orrin
Bennett vice president G. H. GrIbble
secretary and Walter Steinhoff,
George Harms, John Pitto, Lr. Heer
and VIM. Knebol, directors. The
reports of the secretary aud treasurer
showed this years profit to be about
$1,000.
Excavation for the building Of "
F. Schroeder to be located north of
the First Matt Bank was started last
week. The dimensions of the build
ing will be 54x84.
Mr. and Mrs George Briggs spent
Christmas in Dubuque at the home Of
their son VIM
Mr., and Mrs. James McGranahan.
of Chicago, are visiting in Platte
Vile.
Roland Nichols, Of Lewiston,
Montana, is visiting his sister Mrs
A. M Plumb.
Miss Mabel Segelke, Of Sutherland.
Iowa, is spending the winter with her
grand mother Mrs. I'll. Harms.
M. S. Sickle and family and Dave
Marcus, spent the holidays in Chicago
with relatives.
DR.. John Rindlaub, Of Fargo. N.
D., is at the home recuparating from
the effects of overwork.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1910-12-28
ccuped by Bishops Clothing Store.

occupied by Bishops Clothing Store.
Julius KIeinpell became seriously
i'll Wednesday evening His brother
DR.. Henry Kleinpell, Of Chicago, was
at once sent for and arrived Thursday
morning
Rev. P. J. Jones Visited IN Prairie
du CHEN the early part of last week.
Arthur Reynolds arrived home
Thursday morning from Earville,
Iowa, TO spend the holidays
Mrs Louis Hess, Of Minneapolis, is
a holiday visitor with her mother
Mrs. Vogel.
John Daley. Of Potosi, visited at
the Il. F. Hartmann home last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac Alcorn and
little son, of Battle Creek, Mich, are
spending the holidays in Cassville.
o. E. Tate left last week for
Carter, Montana, in order TO spend
Christmas with his family
A stock company has been formed
consisting of several farmers who will
operate meat market and also ship
stock. G. W. Munger, of the City
Meat Market will act as salesman.
Clarence Gassen, of Preston, Mlnn.
is enjoying an extended visit with
relatives in this vicinity.
Mrs. l.. Unterhandscheidt and Mrs.
John Hanger went to Dubuque Wed
nesday for visit with the former s
brother Nick Ackermann who is con-
fined in Mercy Hospital as the result
Of the accident he sustained last
Thursday while assisting Linesman
VIM. Smith in making repairs along
the G. B. & @. r. r. tracks. 1t
will be remembered that Mr. Acker-
man fell from the top branches of a
tree to the ground a distance Of
thirty five feet, Although both legs
are broken just above the ankle and
he was badly bruised, the physicians
hope that he Will quickly recover.
Mrs. Con Sullivan, of Milwaukee.
is visiting Cassville relatives.
Dr. and Mrs. R W. Scott were
East Dubuque visitors the fore part Of
last week.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1910-12-28
Proof Of the Pudding.

That the proof Of the pudding is
in the eating thereof" was recently
demonstrated to Otto B. Schalk, food
and drug inspector in this city.
Mr.. Schalk went into a restaurant,
looked over the menu and decided to
begin his meal with a bowl of chick
en- soup. When the soup was set be-
fore him the inspector noticed a
feather standing boldly above the rim
of the bowl
He knew the waiter must have been
aware of it's presence there and
called upon that worthy to explain.
"Well, I'll tell you," said the waiter,
conidentially, bending low and talk
ing into the inspectors ear. 1.-THE
boss has read as how a great wave of
inspection has struck the country and
he told us to fix things up for that
Teller Schalk, him bein' the inspector
here, sir"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1910-12-28
Auction Bulletin
HERMAN v0ss' AUCTION.

Having a surplus Of stock, and in
tending to moye to smaller farm,
will sell the following property at
public auction on the Rooney farm,
one mile north Of Bloomington, on
THURSDAY, JAN. 9th,
commencing at 10 100 a. 20
8 Horses Black Minos mare 8 years
old, weight 1850, bred to Frank
Webb horse grey Edhein mare 8
years old, weight 1900; grey Palm
polais mare 2 years old, weight 1900 !;
grey Paimpolais gelding 2 years old.
weight 100; grey Minos brood mare
6 years old. weight 1900, bred to Tom
McNamara's horse; bay yielding 12
years old, weight 100; grey FLY COM
ing | year old good work team,
So cattle-All Shorthorns; 10 good
milch cows, all coming in early
heifers coming 3 years old; s heifers
coming years old IS steers coming
y rvs. old 10 Angus calves-9 steers
and heifers; and registered Polled
Angus bull coming years old-papers
go with him. This is a fine bunch
Of CATTLE
$50 Hogs Weight from $50 to 900
lbs each, 90 good brood sows, 8 brood
sows years Old and 1O7 others.
Hay and Grain-2O00 bu. oats, %
tons hay in barn-clover and timothy
mixed, 400 bu corn, 3 strawstacKs
Machinery, Etc. international
manure spreader, Deere corn culivator,
Emerson corn cultivator, Assertion
steel drag, tricycle. Canton gang pillow.
dog tread power.
Vehicles and Harness-Low wagon,
milk wagon, buggy, set ~ inch har
ness. set a inch harness.
Three loyal. kegs cider vinegar
Terms as usual lunch at noon.
HERMAN VOSS.
R. N. Hoskins, Auctloneer.
M F. Woodhouse, Clerk.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1910-12-28
HENRY vEsPERMAN's SALE.

Having purchased the E. W. Cliff
ton farm, will offer for sale at auc-
tion in the village Of Rockville. be-
ginning at ! o'clock p. N. sharp, on
FRIDAY, JANUARY 6, 1911.
the following described property
One horse years old; one sucking
colt, bred to the Lancaster Company
horse.
One Economy Cream separator 600
lbs. capacity.
500 bushels oats. more or less !;
about bushels clover seed, 20 tons hay
in barn two straw stacks; 90 hogs,
weight about 1876 lbs each One milk
wagon, one open buggy with pole and
shafts, one hay rack, one pair bob
pillow. one wiIe stretcher, some min
ing tools, picks, crowbar, gads, drills
shovels, etc one set work harness,
one set driving harness, one 600 ID.
platform scale. one cook stove, one
heating stove, some jugs and Jars, two
cream cans, eight and ten gallons
each, kitchen table, chairs, sewing
machine, and other articles too num-
erous to mention.
Terus-All sums of 10 dollars and
under. cash. On all sums over that
amount a credit of one year will be
given on approved bankable notes
bearing Z per cent interest ALI goods
must be settled for before removal
from the place
HENRY VESPERMAN.
P A. Bishop. Auctioneer.
Geo. A Moore. Clerk
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1910-12-28
FREAKISH HATS ARE PASSING
Gotham Expert Returns From Europe
and Doons Foolish Headgear and
Hobble Skirts.


New York.-Mrs. Jesse Tobey, head
Of the millinery department of the
household arts division Of Columbia
university, has just returned from a
summer spent in studying prospective
styles abroad.
THE American women in Paris are
more attractive and artistic in their
nature than the French women" she
says. Woman is soon to wear the
hat which most becomes her without
regard to the foolish and unbecoming
articles which style dictates.
''The hobble skirt will have to go !:
it is danger0as to the life of the wear
err. The freak hat also is about to
pass into oblivion"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1910-12-28
FIVE POINTS.
iaI Correspondence 20 the Herald.

Special Correspondence 20 the Herald
Mr. and Mrs, Nick Adams visited
at Nick Auel's last Monday.
James Duncan sold wood last Wed :
nesday
: Several young people in Five
Points attended the basket sociable at
the Rhodes school No. H.
John Bradley has bought a team of
horses from Mr.. Slaght, getting ready
for big farming, for next year.
Carpenter Curtis is building pig
pen.
M. Q. Reynolds is fattening two
carloads of cattle, getting ready to
ship them.
John Bradley and family attended
a dance at Lou Bechenke's. Friday
night.
School closed Friday with week S
vacation; Miss Clifton will spend her
vacation at her home.
The Scraptown Cheese Co., closed
their cheese factory last Wednesday.
M. o. Reynolds and Paul Spiegel-
berg are getting ready for wood
saving for next week.
The German professor has been
absent from the German school for a
few days.
Happv New Year To all
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1910-12-28
CASSVILLE.
Special Correspondence to the Herald.

Special Correspondence TO the Herald.
Teams have been crossing the river
since road was staked out a week
ago.
Warren Meyers, Mike Welsh and
Peter Casper each shipped carload
Of hogs last week
John Strickland has been seriously
ill the past week.
Gene Siegfried has mved his restau
rant and lunch room from the Prior
building into the pnilding formerly
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1910-12-28
Worlds Biqqest Frou Dead.

St. Louis.-"Jennie," said to be the
largest frog ever caught, is dead in
Greene county, Missouri, where she
had been exhibited. She measured %
inches in length and weighed more
than Il ounces.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1910-12-28

Foley Kidney Pills are tonic in
action, quick in results, and restore
the natural action of the kidneys and
bladder. They correct irregularities.
J. T. Bennett
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-16
ASKS ID tE KILLED
Blind From Birth, Clergyman Seeks
 End in the Electric Chair.

Battle Creek. Mich. Dec 16-The Rev. Thomas McKnsey has written to the Governors of New York. New Jer- sey. west Virginia and Ohio. asking them to have him put to death In the electric chair. McKinsey :s 55 years old and has been blind from birth. He overcame his infirTnity sufficiently to become a min ster, but of late years his powers have failed and he has had no pastorate. He had a fine voice and made living sing ng in the streets until that failed. Since then he has sold trinkets. but his profits have been small. Tn his letters to the Governors he says:
 'I am not and seemingly cannot be profiitably employed. therefore I can not cons 'stently have a home and a wife. must live in the poor house among lufat'cs. i'd ots. broken down drunkards and vaeabonds where all can do is to eat unpalatab1e food and wear coarse clothes. where there will be an end to aspiration and where I will be slowly murdered. is the duty Of the State to tate my life in the most painless way possible I have the misfortune to live in a State where they will not even ex- ecute crim nals. Therefore hope the Governor of some State where they electrocute people will permit my life to be taken in that painless way"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-16
SikAifUID

There are to be "do'ngs" on New Years Day. when the new Franklin school is dedicated. And the public is invited to attend. Take q trolley car at the public square. one which runs 10 Rarnum avenue, and get off at the new $40 900 school house. Re- port says the exercises will beg n at half after two o'clock in the after- noon. Exactly what the program is to be has not been determined, but the chances are there will be remarks by Carlos Blakeman, Dr. Cogswell, Hollister He ghts. MT. Conine. MT. Kelsey, principal of the High school, and possibly by Dr. Packard. It may be the center school drum corps W II be in attendance. if the weather per- mits. Parents VII have a chance to examine the new building. It will be a great event for Hollister Heights. It is hoped Father OConnor will be invited to make an address since he has tal,en a deep interest in the school and rany of his parishioners live in that strict.
 ing of Christmas in town are the, ever green trees in front of the Bierce store. and the crowfs of women folks who throng the Sarnis emporium, the Falk news depot the Wilson phar- macy the Plumb & Bartram store. and the post off ce, where already many packages are being sent away.
 Not being able to secure bail. Rowe Wheeler had the unpleasa task of taking Louis Peterson to- ia'l. where he will have to remain until the 2ond Of February. if not otherwise releas- ed There we're gentlemen in town yesterday who proposed to fight for Peterson's release and 1t is possible something unloofed for may be done. The men who work on the trolley cars are not altogether pleased with the situation.
 The r-uch telted of Red Mems dance took place last evening.
 All the town is invited to visit the Wilson pharmacy to inspect the un- lily fine display of Christmas goods Doors open at 9:9O o'clock.
 Ernest H. Reed has the gr D.
 There were hut three weddings in town during November.
 Sheriff Stagg now hcpes 'o start on his southern trip on the 2nth inst.
 Do not forget the town meeting next Monday which has been so we'll ad- vertieed and 's still topic of con- versation in certain circles.
 Sone of those new lamps should be placed on Long. Brook avenue.
 Klne street Is another thorough fare winch needs lighting very Nad- ly.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-16
TAKE CARE!

Remember that when your kidneys are affected, your life is in danger. M Mayer, Rochester, N.Y., says. My trouble started with a sharp shooting pain over my back which grew worse kidney action was irregular and in- frequent. l started using Foley Kid ney Pills Each dose seemed to put new life and strength into me, and now I am completely cured and feel better and stronger than for years" F. B. Brill and Curtis Pharmacy.
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Daily Arizona silver belt., 1910-02-03

ing that his benefactor has died, leav. ing one-half of the mine to his daugh- ter Arlee and that she, with party of friends, will come to Alaska. The party arrives about as quickly as the letter. Atwater falls in love with his partner, but the failure with the claim makes it impossible to declare his love. X dis covery of rich vein of gold and the sale of the mine, brings wealth and happiness and wedding bells join ln the finale.
 The present production is full of novel, exclusive surprises, and the much heralded "Snowballn song is strong feature. Richard Carroll, Gus Vein. burg, Detmar Poppen, John R. Phil. lips, Sidney Algiers, Jessie Stoner, Etta Lockhart, Alice Kean, Mareell Scott, and large ehorus go to complete prob ably the strongest laugh producing combination to visit us this season.
 Reserved seats are now selling at the Globe Commercial store.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1910-02-03

Virtually an entirely new version of "'The Alaskan" musical comedy of superior merit, will be the attraction at Dreamland theater tonight, Febru- aTy 3, at S:30.
 This is the same production which ran for five consecutive months in Chi cagO, the past summer, and comes to Globe in its new dress with Chicago 8 strong stamp of approval written plain. ly all over it. 1t is now bright, cheery entertainment, full of crisp, clean, snaPpy dialogue, fresh humor of the twentieth century vintage and, as the book in its entirety has been re- written carefully, many new songs in- terpolated and a thoroughly competent company, it is sure to be a welcome vis- itor and a popular offering.
 The story is brief, concerns Richard Atwater, young miner who has been grubstaked by a wealthy customer. Atwater's claim is on the verge of playing out when letter arrives stat
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1910-02-03
GLOBE LABOR UNION DIRECTORY

AMERICAN FEDERATION OF LABOR
 Federation of Labor-Meets and fourth Mondays Union Labor hall H. D. Green, president; F. H. Myers secretary; M F. Smith, treasurer
 CARPENTERS AND JoINERs Union No 03o United Brotherhood Joner of America Meets each Thursday Uron Labor hall S0 p. william president; Olds, treasurer; W. Tenbrook financial secretary.
 MINERS Globe Miners Union F. M-Meets every Tuesday p. M P Page, president William Wills secretary; P. Nipple, special organizer. Globe Typographical Union No S67 Meets Sunday month at in Unionn Labor hal Arthur c. Oliver pres ident; Carl F. Hodswoh secretary. and oce Employees Union Wednesday night month in Carpenters ha at 730 w. T. Wright presi dent; T. E. Collins, secret ary.
 BARRIERS Journeymn Bs1bers International Union of America Meets last Tuesday each month at S30 Newport Barber shop Sol Flora president; Otto Perdue, secretary.
 @9Ps BARTENDERs Bartendes International League America No and third Thursdays in Union Labor hall H. presden Tom Henderson, secretary-treasurer TVE ei PAINTERS Brotherhood Painters No 217. Meets first and third Friday in the month Council hall Joseph Freeman resident; John Meehan president; Jack Roberts, secretary. INTERNATIONAL UNION ENGNEERs-Globe Lo cal No. 290-Meets first nd third Monday D. each month at Labor Union hal North Mclean, president; William Ross, secretary.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1910-02-03

sCHLITz-"that made Milwaukee fs-
 mous,'' sCHLITz-that makes all men akin; We call for sCHLITZ-and who can
 blame us We drink-and call for scHLITz again. l,
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1910-02-03
Brief Territorial News

A change has recently been madC in the shipping of the ore from thu Standard mines. The ore is now being shipped to the shannon shelter at Git ton, instead of the D. c. shelter al Morenei, which will be a source oi great saving in the cost of hauling.
 The Western Railway company i: grading for yards and depot site at Chloride and as soon as the site IS ready the work of grading the road from the main line to the new site will begin. The old site of the depot is a mile from the town. A spur is also to be built to the mines in that vicinity.
 The board of supervisors of MOhave county met last week and by unani- nous vote elected J. w. Morgan as sue cessor of the late P. A. Robertson as county recorder.
 The work of grading for the double tracking of the Santa Fe railway is now in progress, the first work being done on the mountain division between Williams and Ash Fork and Winslow All sharp curves are to be cut out and grades reduced wherever possible. 1t is expected that the entire system will be double tracked within year.
 Central avenue in Phoenix is to be converted into boulevard extending from the. Arizona canal to Mcdowell road, the work to be commenced Febru. ary 12 or within five days of that date and completed within six months. Oil and crushed rock will be used to form the road bed.
 Gates M. Fowler of Phoenix, the in- ventor of the tri-plane, will test his machine at Venice, Cal, where in a few days an amateur aviation meet will be held, the first of its kind in the world. MT. Fowler calls his airshipI the Desert Eagle.
 Charles Denny, blacksmith, who had been a resident of Phoenix for the past sixteen years, was found dead in his room Sunday morning. The coroner s jury brought in a verdict of death from natural causes. Phoenix Elks will repeat GA Night in Bohemia" at the Elks' theater on the nights of February II and 12, the last two days of the aviation meet.
 The completion of the Warren Bis bee Street Car company s line up Tomb stone canyon is to be undertaken short | ly, the work having been delayed on account of a lack of material
 The Custer brothers, who arrived a short time ago from Ohio with dry washer of their own invention, are getting good returns from working the old placer grounds on the Ben Frank | ranch, near Bisbee.
 By unanimous vote, the Business Mems Protective association of Tue
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1910-02-03

Three little Mexican boys, brothers, aged II, l2 and 13 years, were arrest ed in Douglas this week, where they were found pilfering from residents. They were returned to their parents in sonora, having either run away or been sent north to shift for themselves.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1910-02-03

McElroy for best painting materials.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1910-02-03
The Newport First Glass Barber 1hcp HoEYE & MoREY
 Props.
 440 N. Broad. Best Baths Always Ready.
Elks Restaurant DAY AND NIGHT Best Meals
 Best Servii,
The Palace Pharmacy The Rexall Store
LODGE DIRECTORY

FELLOWS Independent Order of Odd Fellows Ga No SMeets second and fourth Fridays Odd Fellows ha A. H. Hargrave chief patriarch c. A. Wind, scribe. Rescue Lodge No l2 O. FMeets Wednesday, Odd Eel hall Barney Johnson grand Taylor, financial secretary. Rebekah Lodge F. suans Lodge No 5Meets second and fourth Mondays Odd Fellows hall Mrs A. H. noble grand; Miss Laurel Shue secretary.
  Protective Order Ek Globe Lodge Mo- 4S9Meets first and third Fridays Odd Fellows hall R. G. Goodwin R.; J. G. 0dfeld, secretary
 KNIGHTS COLUMBUS Knights Council 1l5S-Me second and fourth Wednesdays Miners Union hall Albert A. Atwies G. K; William Burke financial secretary.
 EAGLES Eagles Globe Aerie Mo- 19lMe second and fourth Fridays Miners Union ha 73O LyOns Worthy President; S. R. Lowthian, secretary.
 REDMEN Tribe 1aMees Tuesday at o'clock Fashion hall L. Parker, sachem; G. H. Abel, C. or R.
 MODERN wooDAdEN OF AMERICA Modern Woodmen America Globe Camp No 12o19Meets second and fourth Thursdays 73o Miners Union hall J. W. Murphy, consult; E. |. Taylor camp clerk.
 ANCIENT ORDER UNITED woRKMEN Lodge D. W-Meets Miners Union hall third Thursday each month w. T. Penrose, M Wi L. N Marx Recorder; F. L. Gats FinanceE
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1910-02-03

Mrs. Anita Newcomb McGee, who at- tained worldwide fame as chief of nurses in the American army during the Spanish-American war, addressed the students of the University of Ari- zona at Tucson Tuesday morning.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1910-02-03

Work on the new wagon road froI Pine Flat to Mayer, starting from nea the camp of the New Cumberland Mir ing company, has been commenced an the contractors expect to have the roa ready for transportation purposes with in forty-five days if the weather hold favorable.