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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-01-17
FAME COMES TO ROSS BOWER.
Baby Named for Ottawa's Champion
and Congratulations Come in Mails.

Ottawa, Kan, Jan. 17.-Fame,
whether fleeing or enduring, only time
can tell, has come to Ross Bower, who
won the wrestling match with his
father last Tuesday.
Although the returns are not yet all
in at least one young Bower, born
since the wrestling match, has been
named for the hero of that encounter.
Every mail brings letters of congratu-
lation to the young man, and even
William Bower, the father, is being
congratulated for having such a
husky son.
Here's a letter, for instance, from
John Bower of Amber, Okla. He is
not a relative and never before heard
of the Ottawa family, but he admires
the winner of the bout to the extent
of naming a new boy for him. Here's
the letter:
81 have just read in the Kansas City
Star that you were successful in
throwing your father and establishing
a good record for the Bower folks who
are growing up. Congratulations.
don't know that we are related, but
Just for luck I've named my boy Ross
William Bower for you. He came
vest erday and hope he proves husky
, enough to throw his dad when he's
81, and that I'll give him something
! to do, too. Success and good health to
the Bower family
A post card from friend in Kan
sas City compliments the Bowers on
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Republican Banquet in Nemaha.

Seneca, Kan, Jan. 17.-The Lin
coin Republican club of Nemaha
county will hold a banquet in Seneca
on the evening of February 49,. Lin
coins birthday falling on Sunday this
year it will be held the next day
thereafter. Every Republican in
Nemaha county is member of this
club and special invitations will be
extended to each to be present. A BAN
ouet of five courses will be served,
after which Republicans from every
part of the county will respond in five
minute speeches, after which Justice
Silas Porter of the supreme court of
Kansas will deliver the principal adj
dress. While the club is primarily to
assist the Republican party, yet no
factionalism is permitted and the OBJ
ject is to unite all Republicans under
one banner.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-01-17
ROBBERY AS CRIME CAUSE.
Believed to Have Been Motive of KILL
ing of Hutchinson Farmer.

Hutchinson, Kan, Jan. 17.-Shot in
the back, probably the victim Of a
murderer, the body of Frank Speer, a
wealthy bachelor-farmer, was found
Monday afternoon at his farm south of
Langdon. Speer lived alone.
VIM. Wyman went to the house yes
terday afternoon to see him and dis
covered the corpse. 1t is evidently a
case of murder, because Of the wound
being in the back. Speer has had no
trouble as far as is known. He owned
a large farm in Langdon township.
Robbery is believed to have been
the cause of the crime, as Speer's
pocketbook is missing and no money
has been found in his house.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-01-17

production. resulted in an order by
DR.. Benjamin Perry, chief food in
spector, to the food inspectors to take
special steps to prevent tainted eggs
and butter reaching the consumer.
Commission Men Squeezed.
Philadelphia, Jan. 17.-Commission
merchants here say that not only the
prices of stored foods are about to fall
sharply but that the SPECTATORS back
of the provisions in cold storage had
been badly squeezed, especially in but
ter and would now disgorge at a
heavy loss.
Butter of the prime grades is now
six cents a pound cheaper wholesale
than at this time last year.
Eggs, fresh gathered, have for sew
eral days been commanding 33 cents
a dozen wholesale, drop of from one
to two cents in ten days. Eggs of the
grade known commercially as prime
have dropped in the same period three
cents, to 80 cents a dozen wholesale.
Wholesale meat prices are expected
to decline shortly in sympathy with
the lower prices for dairy and poultry
supplies.
Retail Prices Stay Up.
New York, Jan. 17.-There is no
general drop in the retail prices of
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-01-17
for scenery, but Kansas is good to live

for scenery, but Kansas is good to live
in.
THE three of us will live here now
and 1 will take care of Mr.. Luce. I
wouldn't be happy in California think
ing that he was alone after all the
years when he had taken such good
care of me. If there has been a mis-
take in my life it was when I mar
ried Mr.. Luce, but was too young to
know what was doing.
Gossip is always hard on a woman
and I thought perhaps if I told the
matter out of public thought forever.
We meant to do right about the second
marriage, but when we found it wasn't
legal we went to Newton, to avoid COM
ment and were married all over again.
1 guess it's legal now"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-01-17
Big Growth in Idaho

Washington. Jan. 17.-WhiIe the
population of Idaho increased 1oI 2
per cent in the last ten years, the cit
les OF the state having a population
cent. Statistics of the thirteenth can
sus show five cities in this class. com
pared with one in 1900. These cities
contributed only 1876 per cent of the
1882 increase in population of the
state. Occur d'Alene made the re-
markable percentage of Increase of
1882 per cent; Boise 1913: Lewis
ton 1871 and Pocatello 1852 per can+
Journal Ads Get Results
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-01-17
MILITARY ROAD MAY BE BUILT.
Congressman Anthony Writes That
Measure Has Not Been Forgotten.

Measure Has NOT Been F0rgOIten.
Junction City. Kan. Jan. 1.-THE
proposed highway that has been talk
ed of between Forts Leavenworth and
Riley may some day be a reality and
the following letter from Congressman
Anthony to the Union shows that his
project that would be a great benefit
to the people through the state may
yet be a reality.
''Tn reply to your letter will state
that the status of the bill which I in
troduced for the construction of a
military road between Fort Leaven-
worth and Fort Riley by the labor of
federal convicts at Fort Leayenworth,
is as follows:
"I have succeeded in having the bill
favorably reported from th@ military
committee of the house. 1t is now on
the calendar of the house as unfinish-
ed business and on the first call of the
military committee it VIII have the
right of way. but on account of the
short session and the great press Of
the big appropriation bills it is doubt
full whether the military committee
will again be reached before adjourn
ment on March 4. If. however, the
house is able to clean up these big
bills without unusual delay we may
reach the military committee and if
so the road bill will certainly come to
a vote in the house. and 1 feel very
confident that If we can get it to a
vote it will pass.
Whether we win or not at this ses-
sion 1t is my intention to keep ham
mering away next year along the same
lines and I believe that ultimately we
will see a highway connecting Leaven-
worth and Riley. the two greatest
military posts in the country, which
will in itself be an object lesson to
Kansas and the other states of the
west in the work of building splendid
systems of public highways which are
SO badly needed by the agricultural
interests of the west. Yours very
truly, D. R. ANTHONY, JR.''
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Kansas Wanted Negro Arrested.

Falls City, Neb, Jan. 17.-Sheriff
Fenton and deputy last night cap
tured John Moore, a negro. charged
with the murder of Euliza Moore, at
Atchison, Kan, last October. Moore
was located in a negro resort and at
first showed resistance, but was easily
taken. He for a time denied his
identity, but finally admitted he was
the man for whom a reward was Of
fered. After his alleged crime he fled
to the Pacific coast, and has been
chased to that place and back.
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Former Kansan Cheats Police.

Richmond, Va. Jan. 17.-While the
police were preparing charges against
DR.. Wynne Hayden. who proclaimed
himself a divine healer, charging him
with compelling his wife to assist him
in victimizing another man, whose
name is withheld by the police, he COM
mitted suicide in the house he had
taken here. He killed himself by in
haling Illuminating gas. His wife.
whom he had driven from the house
at 4 o'clock Sunday morning, was in
formed by the police of the tragedy.
She fell in love with Dr. Hayden while
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-01-17

subn to them.
His Prescription" has
regularly graduated
v.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-01-17

eggs and butter in New York NOT
understanding the announcement bv
Jobbers that they had made decided
cuts; Retailers said wholesale prices
Ior Dutter and eggs had not changed
since last week, New Iaid 60 &c
brought wholesale "a and az cents.
GOOD storage eggs. 20 and rs cents:
nnest creamery butter, rs and 2S
cents, and good creamery butter. %
and rs cents. Retail prices varied as
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-01-17

keeping their physical contests within
the family. "All families ought to set
tie their differences, whether good
natured or bad, in the home" says
the friend.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-01-17
WELCOME WORDS TO WOMEN

Women who suffer with disorders peculiar to their
sex should write our Association and receive free
the advice of physician of over 40 years experience
skilled and successful specialist in the diseases
of women. Every letter of this sort has the most
careful consideration and is regarded sacredIy
confidential. Many sensitively modest women write
fully what they would shrink from telling to their
local physician. The local physician is pretty
to say that he do anything without
90 an examination DIR. Pierce holds that these
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-01-17

Brigadier General Frederick Funston
to the Philippine islands. General
Potts assumes command today.
General Funston soon will leave the
post for San Francisco, where he will
sail for Manila the first part of Feb
ruary.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-01-17
DOWN GO THE PRICES.
The Decline Has Not Reached the
Consumer of Food Products.

Chicago, Jan. IA belief that mil
lions of pounds of butter and eggs,
now held here in cold storage, were
about to be thrown on the market
helped to cause a drop in wholesale
prices of both. Elgin butter, quoted
at 20 cents week ago, was placed at
81 cents.
Prices set by the Chicago board,
where the knowledge that fresh sup
plies will be placed in competition with
storage goods, is more keenly felt,
showed a greater break. There has
been no equivalent decline In reta1i
prices thus far.
Following are prices compared with
those of Saturday and those OF
week ago:
Article Jan. IS. Jan; u, 5 Jan;s
Butter. creamery .1713c 194Z7c 21q28c
Diaries ............... .16@22c 1929 19@24c
Eggs ............2 2@26c 230Nc 1920
P Prfnss first i.. sc &c sc
The published statement that the
cold storage houses were going to be
rid of their contents before May in
order to make room for this year s
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he was in Sedan, Kan, last July and
married him there. She has not decided
whether she will return to her home or
go TO relatives in Delaware.
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GENERAL POTTS IN COMMAND.
Arrives at Leavenworth and Succeeds
General Funston at Post.

Leavenworth. Kan, Jan. 17.-Briga :
der General Ramsay D. Potts arrived
at Fort Leavenworth at o'clock Mon
day afternoon He recently was chosen
by the war department as commandant
of the army service schools to fill the
vacancy caused by the transfer Of
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1911-11-17

Mr.. and Mrs. Glenn johnson and
child spent Sunday in Barton.
Joseph, little son of Mr.. and Mrs.
David Barbeau of Berlin, N. H., who
has been ill at the home of his grand
mother, Mrs. Castouguay, for nearly
three months, died there last Friday.
the immediate cause being a complica-
ton OF diseases. Funeral services were
held from the Church of St. James the
Greater Sunday afternoon.
A rumor that there was case of
small pox in the camps at Lake led to
thorough investigation of the matter
10y the State Board of Health, Wednes-
day, who decided that the rumor was
without foundation and that there was
no trace of this dread disease in these
camps. Such prompt action on the
part CT the state board is commendable
to say the least
About thirtyfive schoolmates in the
9Th and 9th grades pleasantly surprised
the Misses Hazel and Ina Elliott, al
their home last Friday night. The
affair was of the nature of farewell
party. An enjoyable evening was passed
by all present and refreshments were
served At a late hour the young
people left for their respective homes
leaving several reminders of friends in
Vermont whose best wishes these two
young ladies take with them to their
new home in Florida.
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lUN EN- BURG

The many friends of Miss Breiting
are pleased to know that she has so far
recovered from her recent illness as to
be able to ride out.
The jury members at court at
Guildhall spent Sunday at their homes
here.
We are glad to note that Mrs. James
Dodge Is rapidly recovering from her
recent illness, gaining strength daily.
The funeral of Mrs. Charles Downer
was held Monday afternoon of last
week and was in charge of the w. r..
c. of which she had been a member for
many years. The services were largely
attended, delegations from Eastern Star
Lodge at Concord, to which she be-
longed, and the Masonic Lodge of that
place being present. The floral tributes
were many and beautiful. She leaves
husband, one son, grandchildren and
many other relatives, who have the
sympathy of all.
Miss May Dawson of Danville is
visiting relatives here for few days.
The j. .. A. w. held their Field Day
exercises Saturday, November IL, at the
town hall. The hall was well filled
and the following speakers were intro
duced by Charles Turner: w. H.
,Jaffrey of East Burke, state councillor,
and Judge Noyes of Laconia, New
Hampshire state councillor. Remarks
were made by local members and sew
era vocal selections were rendered by
male quartette and soloists Q
The chicken pie supper given by the
ladies' of the Methodist Society was
decided success, over thirty dollars
being realized. There was large as.
sortment of aprons on sale which were
quickly disposed of, one cut and made
by Rev. Mr.. Gregory. There was also
a table of home made candy of various
kinds, and mystery table which was
well patronized. The last part of the
evening was devoted to short program
of music by well known local talent and
recitation, "Gone With Haudsomer
Man" by Wilbur Ball.
James Phelps and Henry Warren
were business visitors IN Lancaster
Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Stephen c. Smith
received their friends Monday evening,
the occasion being the fifteenth anni-
versary of their wedding. A pleasant
evening was spent and refreshments
were served. At a late hour the COM
pany departed, leaving with their many
tokens of esteem their best wishes for
many happy returns of the day.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1911-11-17

The last meeting Of the ladies Of the
w. c. I. U. was held with Mrs. Winnie
Dickson. There was large number Of
the members present aud several visitors.
A very interesting program had been
planned and was fully carried out
After the opening exercises, those pres.
ent were privileged to listen to the
reading of two carefully prepared papers.
Mrs. l.. A. Cobb, whose subject, "The
Different Departments of w. C. T. U.
Work, clearly defined the magnitude
aud efficiency of these forty departments
which are carried on by the women of
the great organization. This paper was
much appreciated.
"What we try to do for Temperance
Work in the Parents Association in the
Foreign School Districts in Boston" was
the subject OF Mrs. P. III. Dale's very
entertaining paper, and demonstrated
her Intimate knowledge of this practical
department of temperance work and
also gave those present some idea of the
difficulties to be met in carrying out
this work successfully.
Miss Thelma Dickson gave pleasing
recitation and Miss Antoinette Ellie
sang very sweetly the song entitled, ain
the Garden of my Heart, which was
much enjoyed. Rev. Thos. Hall and
Rev. w. c. Christie were present and
addressed the meeting.
The hostess served delicious refresh
ments and social hour was enjoyed.
All present seemed to agree in thought
that this had been very enjoyable and
profitable meeting.
The next meeting will lie with Mrs.
Fred Boyce December 5.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1911-11-17
FAST CHARLESTON

Mrs. Lewis Jensen is on the sick list.
Mrs. Henry Roberts had the misfor-
tune to fall last Friday and sprain her
wrist.
News has been received here of the
death of Mrs. Wesley Trip of Will
limantic. Conn, November s. Mrs.
Trip was formerly Miss Lillian Walker
a resident of this town.
Misses Ethel Holt, Laura Whitehill,
Lillian Fin dlay, Jennie Campbell and
Nette Colburn have closed very sue
cessful terms of school and returned to
their homes.
Mrs. l.. g. Buck is visiting relatives
in Lyndonville.
The remains of the widow of the late
DIR, Alvin Stokes of Newton, Mass,
were brought here for burial Novem
Der 2.
Mr.. and Mrs. Guy Hinton have gont
to housekeeping IN Will Hills house.
+. b. Stoddard of East Burke was il
town on business last week.
A. G. Fellows and family OF Derb.
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Essex County Court.

Events in the case of Arthur Bean,
the murderer of his mother and sister,
took an unexpected turn last Monday,
when after an afternoon of conferences
between attorneys for the respondent
and the state, the indictment was read
to him by Clerk Hubbard, who asked
him to plead guilty or not guilty.
Bean's tone was low but firm when he
replied, equity. This placed the case
in the hands of the court for sentence
as the law provides that when a re-
spondent pleads guilty to a charge of
murder it is for the court to say from
the evidence presented whether it is
first or second degree murder Tuesday
and Wednesday were given over to the
examination of witnesses as the at
torneys for the state proposed to show
that it was case of first degree murder
Several witnesses were examined VIII ose
testimony tended to show that Bean
was accustomed to the use of firearms
from boyhood, that he had taken
drink on the day of the tragedy, that he
had obtained copies of his fathers will
that the spots on his clothes were spots
Of human blood and other evidence
largely technical, as to the plan ant
arrangement of the Bean homestead
Wednesday afternoon Judge Butler gav'
his decision on the case, Imprisonment
for life, the maximum penalty undo
the law.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1911-11-17
Rev. Timothy Emery

Almost every day one hears of Ver-
mont boy who has made a success of
life in his chosen profession. 1t is good
to know that so many of them were ma.
tives of this section. Among those who
have recently visited the old birthplace
is Rev. Timothy Emery, who preached
in the Baptist church last Sabbath. His
discourse was forcibe and altogether a
helpful sermon.
Mr.. Emery was born in Groton, the
youngest son of Mr.. and Mrs. Noah
Emery. He left town about fifteen
years ago, making Ohio his stopping
place. There he secured an education
by his own persistent efforts. Fitting
himself for the ministry he took up the
work of missionary and went to Africa.
He married an English lady who la
bored with him in bringing the Gospel
to the heather, and she was wonderful
help, indeed. Mrs. Emery is learned in
seven languages, among them being
several African dialects, and while her
husband preached to these natives she
interpreted for him. After several years
in Africa, they, returned to London,
where he addressed large audiences on
his experiences as missionary.
Later he returned to the United States
and located in Akron, Ohio, where he
is now stationed.
They visited his brother, Noah
Emery, last week, and owing to an en-
gagement to speak in New York, had to
leave Monday morning, thus making his
visit at the old home very shoEt. They
| will visit his sisters in Newbury and
New Hampshire, going from there to
New York for two weeks engage
ment before returning to their home IN
Akron, Ohio Exchange
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were guests Of their daughter, Mrs. J..
G. Canning, last Sunday.
w. t. Findlay is repairing his
house.
AIR. and Mrs. w. n. Fuller aud
daughter, Glen, of lrasburg we're recent
visitors at Mrs. Fuller's aud Mrs. L. g.
Bucks.
Mrs. Mary Bruce Of Newark visited
relatives and friends here last week.
Ernest Devereaux of Barton was the
guest of his nephew, Earl Willis, the
first of the week.
Walter Hand is at home from his
work at Barton for a vacation and to
enjoy the hunting season.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1911-11-17
a Gift With A Thought In Il

What other Christmas present costs
so little and means 81 much as a sub
scription TO The Yputb's COMPANION
- weeks for 81 75g lt,sa gitt which
benefits not ouiy the one y 40 receives i.
but every member of the same house
hold.
With many Christmas presents the
sense of novelty wears oil by the weeks
end, but The Youlh's Companion is as
new aud sought after the fiily-second
week of the year as the first. IL is
elastic in its Hdaptahihty, too; for it
does net matter whether the present is
for boy or glrl, young married
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1911-11-17
BLOOM FIELD.

Mr.. and Mrs. Herman Cooper went
to Island Pond Saturday.
Miss Ila Spencer returned from
Lebanon, n. H., Monday, commencing
her school in Maidstone Tuesday.
Charles Taylor and Mr.. Brown Of
Acton, Mass, spent Friday and Satur'
dey at H. c. Cooper's.
R. w. Prescott is visiting his parents
in Berlin, N. H.
Alfred Fuller has moved his family
from Coos to the Horace Sweat house in
Bloomfield.
II. H. Stevens has purchased shot
gun from R. w. Prescott. We expect
game will be scarce in few days.
Mrs. A. N. Taylot3is visiting her. sis
ters in Sherbrooke and Sawyerville. ?
O., for a few weeks.
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TOWN TOPICS

Ne" Advertisements
bo'~or'h Store Company.
J"husou Gale
Nj. ID. Francis
II j. BAH
"''"mpsic Telephone Company
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NJ. E. Church Notes.
SUNDAY SERVICES

Morning Service at ham.
Sabbath School at I2Is.
Junior Epworth League at p. NJ.
senior Epworth League meeting at6P. NJ.
Preaching by the pa stor at 7.ooP. NJ
Prayer and social meeting, Thursda SOP NJ
Next Sunday morning there will be
baptismal service aud reception of
members, after which Rev. X. F. Lowe,
district perintendent, will administer
Holy Communion. In the evening he
will preach on the subject, "Men and
Religion-Forward Movement. Mr.
Lowe desires to speak at the mems class
at noon. All members and other men
who are interested are requested to be
present.
The meeting of the Delta Alpha Glass
and the Mems Bible Glass Tuesday
evening was huge success from a
social standpoint The next meeting
will be held the second Tuesday night
in December.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1911-11-17

people, sedate couples, grandparents
there never was one yet who did not set
stnre by The Youths Companion. You
cannot make mistake If you give The
Compauiou-snd it is only sl.75 year
new. On January l, 1912, the price
viii be advanced to $500.
The one to whom you give the sub
scriptiou will receive free The Compan-
ions Calendar for 1912, Autographed in
ten colors and gold, aud you, too, as
giver of the subscription, will receive
copy Of the Cal-udar.
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NeV Subscriptions Received at his Office.