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The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-03-24
A FOOD STORY
Makes a Woman Of 20 "One In 10000

The widow OF one Of Ohio's mos
distinguished newspaper editors an'
a famous leader in politics in his day
says she Is 30 years old and a "siron
ger woman than you will find IN ta
thousand" and she credits her me
physical condition 10 the use OF Gra6e
Nuts:
Many years ago had territe
fall which permanently injured TOY
stomach. For years ! lived on q
preparation OF corn starch and NILS.
hut II grew so repugnani 20 me thar
he'd 10 give Il up Then ] tried ON
sfter another. dozen different fin.7
~ cereals. but the process Of olr
zion gave me great pain.
1T was not until ! began 70 VII
crare-Nufs food three years arc n
found relief II has proved win
dear Lords blessing. great toen TT
me. Il trou zht me health and ft
such as I nevor expected - again ~
10Y. and in gratitude nevcr iaii M
sound its praises" Name given 1s
Postum Co, Battle Creek. Mich
There's a Reason"
Look for n in ths lite book. n
Road 10 Wellville 10 be found In pksN
Ever read she above iettrr' ~
one rppenr~ from time 60 time. W.
sre genuine, true, and n.' OF NUNS"
Interest.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-03-24
Charged with Killing Sister.

Evansville-A jury to try Clarke
Messed. sixteen years old. on q
charge OF having murdered his
eleven-year-old sister Fern. In this city
because she threatened TO implicate
him in the story OF attack for which
her father has since been sentenced
TO life Imprisonment having been Sc
cured. the state concluded it's case
in the circuit court at Boonville At
torney f. J. Crenshaw. for Messed. fol
lowed with his statement. showing
the defense TO be that the shooting
was accidental. William Doe. working
with Messed In a buggy factory. de-
clared that after the fathers arrest
and before Fern had told anything
about her brother. Messed had said.
III fix her"
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-03-24
PUPILS CREDITS
MUST Be PROVED
CERTIFICATES OR WORK ACCOM-
PLisHEo MUST BE SIGNED BY
PROPER AUTHORITIES.
ADOPT NEW SCHOOL RULE
State Board Of Education Orders That
Children Transferred Be Required
70 Show Work 70 Obtain Ao-
Vaneed Showing.

Indianapolis The state board of ed
ucauon. at It's meeting adopted reso-
luton providing that no accredited
school hereafter shall give 10 pupils
coming TO II from other accredited
schools OF the state. credits Tor ad-
vance standing. except when certih-
Gates OF work accomplished. signed by
the proper authorities are presented.
Ii was ordered further. that the cred
its must be entered upon the records
as credits for work done in the
schools from which pupils are re-
ceived
report OF teachers license exam
nations OF applicants not having four
years high school education, shows
that OF SO applicants. Il we're success
full, Il failed and Ave were condi-
toned
For the first part of its session the
board sat as the state library board.
Demarchus c. Brown. state librarian,
reported that John a Lapp, legisls-
tive reference librarian. had been sent
10 Michigan and Wisconsin TO invesu-
gate the legal reference library sys-
TENS in vogue in those states Mr..
Brown was granted a leave OF alb
sence TO attend the meeting OF the
National Association OF Libraries. OF
which he is president. TO be held IN
Pasadena. Cal. IN May.
The following high schools were
commissioned Nashville. Orland.
Ossian. Ambia and Wheatfeld
Commissions were continued for the
following schools Plainheld. Perry
Vile. Danville. Amo louisville. An
COLA. Parker. Ridgeville Farmland.
Union City. Roanoke. Linlawn. Still
well. Broad Ripple North Vernon
Grand View. Rockport. West Terre
Haute. Cloverdale. Ellettsville and
Dana
The board will be In session again
The following members are attend
ing the meeting Charles A Great
house. state superintendent and presi-
dent OF the board, indianapolis "
W. Parsons. secretary OF the board.
Terre Haute; William Stone. president
OF Purdue University Lafayette. Rob
ert l. Kelley, president Of Earlham
college. Richmond. J. y Study. super
intendent OF schools. Fort Wayne; J.
n Tomlin. superintendent OF schools.
Evansville. J. c. Webb. Franklin and
George II. Tapy. Charlottesville
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-03-24
Two Killed in South Bend.

South Bend Steven Markowic
eighteen years old. was killed as
be was about TO enter his home
and his companion. Steven SIMON
was shot through the arm
The police charge John and Steven
Hovorth. brothers. with the murder
the four men having quarreled earlier
about young woman whom they met
al dance. John Hovarth IL under ar.
rest and Szmon is being held as a wit.
ness. Steven Hovarth is missing.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-03-24
Shoots Hotel Proprietor.

Lafayette. Edward Sharpe Of
Brookston shot Henry J Hamper
man. proprietor 81 hotel near
The Wabash station. In this city.
after Kamperman had refused him
lodgings for the night. Sharpe came
into the Office OF the hotel and asked
for room and Kamperman told him
he had none Sharpe went out on the
sidewalk in front Of the building.
and. drawing a revolver. shot through
the window OF the hotel. the bullet
striking Kamperman In the right arm
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-03-24
To Probe Infsn,iIe Paralysis.

indianapolis The state board OF
health has begun 10 prepare
blanks. pamphlets. etc. and TO lay
other plans for making the most out
OF the $1,000 appropriated by the gen
eral assembly for inquiry into the
cause OF the spread OF poliomyelitis
dnfantile paralysis In the state. and
to ascertain methods OF preventing its
further spread. The sum was made
available April l. DR.. J. y. Hurry.
secretary OF the board. will superin-
tend the work OF inquiry
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-03-24

Columbus TT Local physicians and
health officers are protesting
against the prevailing fashion Of
very low-necked dresses. which are
being worn on the streets here by
young girls in the most severely cold
weather. and they declare that a num-
Der OF recent deaths here have been
due 10 colds contracted by young
girls who appeared on the streets
with far too scant clothing and es-
pecially with their throats and necks
wholly exposed.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-03-24
DOUBLING His Word

Two lrishmen occupied beds 10 The
came room. BY and by one OF them
woke up.
Mike" said he. did you put OUT
the cat?"
Il did" said Mike
An hour later Patrick woke up
again
Mike" said he. Mike. did YOU put
out the cat"
Sure did" said Mike. sleepily
ION me word OF honor
Some time later Patrick again
walked up.
Mike" said he. Mike. ye divvle
ye did not put out the cat"
Well" said Mike angrily. 20 We
will not take the word Of honor Of a
gintleman get up and put her out
yerself."
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-03-24
Dec Dies From Grief.

A dogs striking attachment TO his
master * recorded from Villeneuve
Saint Georges. While attending The
funeral Of a municipal councillors
wife NJ Constantin. a resident Of that
village. contracted congestion Of the
lungs. from which he died suddenly
He had a dog. a small fox terrier.
which never left him Since the death
OF NJ. Constantin the poor animal re
fused food and passed whole DAYS al
the cemetery moaning Oh the tomb Of
his dead master. The other day the
terrier was found dead lie Figaro.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-03-24

Laporte - Plans for the enter
lainment OF the Democratic State
Editorial association in this city in
June are progressing rapidly. War
den f. J. Fogarty OF. the Michigan
City prison has advised Harry b.
pleased TO extend his individual hos
pitality to the editors and their wives,
while President John Cavanaugh Of
the University OF Notre Dame. South
Bend. will extend the hospitality OF
the institution
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-03-24
STATE HAPPENINGS
RECORDED IN BRIEF
NEWS ITEMS FROM ALL OVER
INDIANA.
MOTORMAN HURT IN CRASH
Passenger and Freight Trains Collide
on connersville Division md John
stumps OF Indianapolis is
Injured.

Shelbyvile. March East-bound
passenger No coo. on the Connersville
division OF the l. & c. traction line. in
charge OF James Roggs. conductor,
and James Anderson. motorman both
OF Rushville, crashed into a regular
freight in headon collision near
Fountaintown No lives were lost.
Both cars were badly demolished.
The freight was te'escoped about one
eighth OF its length. The freight was
In charge OF George Boutwell,. conduc
tor and John Stumps. motorman
10th Of indianapolis.
Stumps jumped when he saw col
lision was inevitable. His right leg
was injured
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-03-24
Smoke suffooates woman.

Bedford. March 2l-Mrs Amanda
J Norvill. nearly ninety years old. is
dead at her home in Springville Law
renee county As was her custom she
retired TO her room about four o'clock.
An hour later members Of the family
noticed smoke issuing from her room
and rushed 10 Mrs. Norvilrs assist
ance. On opening the door they found
the carpet and bed on fire BY hard
work the flames were extingulshed
and when the smoke cleared away
Mrs. Norvill was found dead on the
floor near the foot OF the bed.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-03-24
Find witness in kokomo.

Noblesville. March 2l-When the
case against Nell Ludlum. charged
with selling liquor without license.
was called for trial in the circuit
court II was postponed Indefinitely on
account OF the absence Of the prose
cutting witness. Charles Williams A
number of similar cases have been
postponed for the same reason. and
as the result of a conference between
Judge Vestal and Chief OF Police Edor
il was decided TO get Williams regard
less OF expense He was arrested at
Kokomo and returned 10 this city.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-03-24
Threatens, 70 slav Nj. JUDGE.

Anderson. - When Forest Agnew,
twenty-one years old, was sen
fenced to ten years in prison for sew
eral burglaries he shouted 10 Circuit
Judge Pagot I'll get you when
get out" The court raped for order
whercupon Young Agnew. again ad
dressing the court. remarked Il
wish J had gun right now The
prisoner was Immediately handcufed
and sent 70 prison. II was his second
torn.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-03-24

Anderson. March 2l-Capt Percy
Doyle and Lieuts. Nolan and Wells
OF Company NJ OF the Indiana National
Guard which was mustered into serv-
ice during the past week. are having
trouble in obtaining a place for rife
range within a convenient distance OF
the city. Captain Doyle has been in
structed by the war department to re
cruit his company 20 full war
strength. and IL is believed that the
necessary l04 men will have been en-
listed within a week
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-03-24
Make Early Arrangements.

Preparations are being made to en-
terrain the physicians OF southeastern
Indiana At Greensburg on May %.
The committee in charge has matters
well in hand. and the program which
has teen provided will keep the Wis.
itors busy The southeastern council.
or district. is composed Of the coun-
ties q Bartholomew. Jennings. Jack
son. Jefferson. Ohio. Ripley. Dcartorn.
switzerland Brown and Decatur At
the afternoon meeting Or G. Frank
I.ydstron of Chicago viii read a M per.
and "a the night banquet Dr Charles
a. l.. Reed viii be the principal
speaker
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-03-24

Hartford City March Willard
Griffith. fifty-fye. unmarried farmer
living northwest OF this city. was
drowned with his horse while at
tempting to ford the Saiamonie river
near Montpelier His body was recov-
cred when the dead horse was noticed
floating on the surface OF the water.
With the buggy II was pulled from the
water with ropes
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-03-24

South Bend Joshua Smaller OF
Chicago was instantly killed by
limited train on the Lake
Shore railroad at a grade crossing in
Mishawaka At almost the same hour
Paul Manke. brakeman. fell from a
train on the Chicago. Indiana G. South
ern railroad. and received fatal IN
juries. Smaller. who was retired
merchant. became confused at the net
work Of tracks and stepped directly
I'm front OF the passenger train after a
freight train had passed on another
track.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-03-24

Rats are regarded as the most dan
gerous propagators OF the bubonic
plague that is raging In the East and
the matter has been under considera-
ton by the Russian military authori-
ties east OF the Caucasus They be
lieve In killing of the rats 10 check
the spread OF the disease. But some OF
the methods they propose TO employ
will arouse the special wonder even OF
an age which is accustomed 20 remark.
able developments The military in.
spector OF the district in question has
issued an order in which is set forth
the hypnotic influence OF music. as
employed by wizards and witches. g"
and II is remarked that this should not
be ignored. In fact. the methods by
which rat-catchers can lure their prey
from the hiding places are specified,
and the order concludes with the as
sumption that 1T is very possible that
among the soldiers OF the Caucasian
military district there are such wiz.
ards IL there is a pied piper in the
Russian army he may now proceed TO
get busy.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-03-24
VIII Wash Converts. Feet.

Elwood. March 21-Announcement
made publicly by a converted gam
bier. who is conducting revival meet
ings AZ the local United Brethren
church. that there would be a foot
washing service among the new con
verts has aroused no end Of criticism
in the city II being the first time such
a ceremony has been attempted here.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-03-24

Salem March 2i-In attempting TO
beard a Monon freight train Albert
RETRY Of this city twenty-eight years
old. was thrown beneath the train.
severing the fingers Of his right hand
and severely iniuring him about the
head His recovery is doubtful
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-03-24
klIls wife: slashes Self.

Chicago. March 2i.-Bernard Ople.
lineky. ffty-seven years old. shot and
killed his vie. Margaret. fired two
shots at his son James and then
slashed his throat with razor follow.
ing quarrel. Il is believed that
Opielineky viii die
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-03-24
Try This for Colds
Prescription Known for Results
Rather than Iaroe Ouan.i,,

~~>~~~~~~~~~~-~~~~~~~-~~ ~~-~-~-~-~-~~-~-~~
Go 10 your druggist and get Two
ounces OF GlYccrine and half an ounce
OF Concentrated Pine compound Mn
these with half a pint ~ good whisky.
srahe well TAKE cne % two teaspoon
tuis after each meal and az bid time
Smaller doses 10 children according %
age Any one can prepare this al
home. This Is said 90 o. the quickest
cough and cold cure known 10 tfe
medical profession b. sure 20 fet only
the genuine Globe Concentrated PIN.
Each half ounce bottle comes ir --
screw-top sealed case II the d-ur-I-t
Is out Of stock he viii quickly e. r
from hiS wholesale house Don't fool
With uncertain mixtures. II is risky.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-03-24

Field examiners 81 the state loard
90 accounts have charged y G TREY.
former clerk and treasurer OF Mitch
cll. with 81 25GiS not including 81 500
paid ~ Tirey's tcudsmen following
AN examination Immediately after his
retirement from Office in August. 1907.
Harry Orchard, now a field examiner
for the state board of accounts was
employed TO make an examination OF
the hook. lie found discrepancy OF
approximately $1,000. IL Is alleged. but
there vas some question regarding
the liability OF the bondsmen.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-03-24
waIsh 60. NeM Sac oNee.

John J Walsh chief doorkccper Of
the Indiana house of representatives.
Is working hard for the appointment
by Governor Marshall az chief OF the
new bureau OF inspection. created BY
the act Of the general assembly In
his arguments With democratic lead
ers Mr. Walsh IS advancing the asser-
ton that he has had p years OF actual
experience in manufacturing and ma
chinists' business and could meet the
technical requirements OF the position
70 a nicely The salary Is $4,000 a
year.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-03-24

Mount Vernon March 2l The two
year-old son Of Mrs James Paul. Nv
Ing near Griffin. was drowned in a
ditch The ditch which is in the rear
Of the Paul home. ccntrined about two
feet OF water and the child while
playing fell into H. He was found by
the mother a short time afterwards
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-03-24

woman. with a mandolin and a
guitar, mas sailed from New York on a
wager that she can make trip around
the world on what she can earn with
her music. Perhaps Those who do
not appreciate It may be glad enough
70 pay her TO move on
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-03-24
A Good Samaritan.

"Once. when ! was IN. he gave me
punch in the stomach
Il don't see why you should be
grateful for that"
1T was a milk punch. They
strengthen. you know"
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-03-24
rHe PRICE OF PROGRESS.

The historic reluctance OF Oriental
races 20 indulge in reforms is little I'M
derstood but time and experience will
explain. These races are old in exper-
fence and In wisdom Therefore. they
are always apprehensiye Of the ult.
mate ends 10 which any reform will
reach. says the Detroit News Japan
has modernized rapidly. II enjoys the
benefits Of very improved form OF
government Out OF this change de-
velops a gradual rise in the status Of
the masses and one Of the conse-
quences Is a discomfort Alexander II.
OF Russia emancipated 100000 serfs
in the spring OF 1861. after giving all
landowners and serf masters three
years notice 10 prepare for the event
and setting his own serfs free as an
example In 1851 the sons and daugh-
tiers OF the emanclpated serfs. having
enjoyed the benefit OF education and
thereby discovered the wrongs OF the
past and the expressions 10 which the
poor were still subject at the hands OF
the mobiles and great land owners. ex'
pressed their discomfort by killing the
emperor who had lifted them 10 the
status OF free men and women. Rus
sian discomfort was fomented by Nj
chael Bakounin. the founder OF terror
ism in Russia. Japan has her Bakoun-
in in DenJiro Kotoku. publicist OF dis
content. Recently band OF sc con.
spirators were arrested upon the
charge of plotting against the life Of
the emperor, and ~ OF them have al
ready been executed These terrible
blunders seem 10 be unavoidable con
sequences Of ? change in the status OF
the people OF any nation. but only the
superficial observer could condemn all
attempts at progress because. IN gov.
ernments as in railroading. they in
volve certain element Of danger
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-03-24

The No. 10 IS still looked on as
hoodoo in some quarters. although II is
hardly probable that the most super
etitious person would turn down gift
Of $4,000 while some would not seri.
ously object to s13
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-03-24

Flies are 20 b. exterminated IN Wcr
cester Mass A college biologist there
has formed plans for this c1tcrmina.
ten. and the students viii catch the
flies. Il remains 70 be seen ia the
contest who stays longer ia the ring
the flies or the students.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-03-24
choked on ThIrtx.seeona Banana.

Evansville March PA bet that
he could eat % bananas was lost by
Rov Mitchell OF this city as ne was
eating the thirysecond banana He
almost choked 10 death and a physi
clan had 10 be- called IN 10 attend him
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-03-24

Fort Wayne. March p Company 4
81 Albion carried on the major por.
tion Of the horors nj the indoor shoot
Of the Twelfth district Indiana IA.
tional Guard companies. held ia this
city
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-03-24
Unfortunate Allusion.

She-Too many men expect ther
wives to run their homes on practical
ly nothing They forget that no one
can make bricks without straw
Hen wife does-out OF -four.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-03-24

Chicago has limited all It's sky
scrapers TO 200 feet" says the New
York Telegram Not all Merely those
TO be built between the time when the
ordinance goes into force and the time
when It shall be declared OF no effect.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-03-24

Aviators engaged 10 be married are
Withdrawing from aeronautics at the
command OF their hancees. No one
can blame an engaged girl for object
Ing TO her lovers being in the clouds
in any other fashion than Cupid's way.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-03-24

a southern planter has donesticated
ar alligator and Is Using Il for
Watchdog. However otr no. ION OF
ncthing to have running around the
house is an alligator.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-20
MFR. Ferraud %

Mr.. Ferraud?"
"Weno"
i've an idea, and l have had it
for some time, that you wouldn't feel
horribly disappointed if our frten 4
made away with the money"
M Ferraud shrugged; then he
| laughed quietly.
We'll. neither would L." Finger
aid added.
My son, you are man after my
owr heart. I was furious for the
moment to think that he had out
| wtt:ed mo the first move. l did not
want him to meet his confederates
without my eyes on him. And there
you have Il. II is not the money.
| which is morally his; IL is his friends,
his lying. hooking friends
Are we fair to the admiral He
! has set his heart on this thing
And shall we spoil his pleasure ?
Let him find 1t out later"
do you know Corsica a..
"As the palm of my hand"
| But the women 90
| They will never be in the danger
zone. No blood will be spilled. un-
| less II be mine. He has no love for
me-. and l am his only friend. save
| one
| Suppose this persecution OF Ger
manys was only blind ,"
| Ny admiration for YOU grows. MIR.
| Fitzgerald. But | have dug too deep
| II into that end of ii not TO be Ger
! tain that Germany has tossed this
| bonn hsheii into France without hold
| ing a string to it. Did you know that
Rreitnann had once been hit hy q
spent bullet? Here. pointing to the
| side Of his head. HE Is always
conscious of what he does but net
OF the force that makes him do II
DO YOU understand me- He is living
in dream, and ! must wake him.
/. The adventurers were now ready
| to disem bark. They took nothing but
rugs and hand bags. for there would
| be no preen4ns of fine feathers or
hotel verandas With the exception
of Hildegarde all were eager and ex-
cited. Her breast was heavy with
| forebodings Who and what WITS This
man Ferraud? One thing she knew
/ he was a menace 10 the man she low
ed, aye. with every throb OF her hear
and every thought Of her mind.
The admiral WAS like boy starting
! out upon his first fishing excursion
| To him there existed nothing else in
/ the world beyond a chest OF money
! hidden somewhere in the pine forest
OF Aitone. lie talked and laugh cd
/ Tinched Laurafs ears shook FTtzr
gerald's boulder. proddad Coldfeld
and fused because the motor wasn''
| sixtyhorse power.
! Father" laura asked suddenly
/ where Is Mr.. Brei;mann
| '0h. told him last night to. &c
i lahore early, IT, he would, and AT:
range for rooms at the Grand Hote
d'Ajaccio. He knows all about tbs
I place"
j NJ. Ferraud turned an empty fac,
/ toward fitzgerald, who laughed Tn,
great grandson of Napoleon. applying
for hotel accommodations. as gen
tleman's gentleman, and within a fes
| blocks OF the house In which tn,
self same historic forebear was born
II had its comic side.
Are there any hrigands?" inquired
Mrs. Coidf1eld She was beginning &
doubt this expedition.
fTo Be Continued.)