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The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-03-31
Dubois D0lnQs

Mrs. LYME Ellis from frencE
Lick was in tom Thursday Wis
ltlng her parents w S ia bison
Miss Anna Knies left fol
French Lick where she will be
employed for some time
Miss Emma Thinning is visit
ing friends at Birdseye "a few
days
Mas. Chas. Nordhoff who was
very sick is reported better at
this writing.
Mr. Wm. Monty is spending
this week al Jasper in the new
< ourt house
Mrs. Rosa Merkel (ne Bros
mer) is very sick at this writing
not expected to get wei, but we
nope for the best
Theodore udine accepted a
DO ition in the Depot at Jasper.
Mrs Rev Holtz and mother
Of Chicago who are visiting
friends at Dubois spent asst
week with Grandpa Zehr near
Ellsworth.
Mrs. Kir. patrick who was very
sick at l. Downey Hotel is i'm
proving and is expected to be
out in a few days.
Miss Emma Vogel Las come
home from Havsville to stay.
Mrs John Leistner was visit.
ing at jasper
Mrs. Julia Kemp is spending
this week with her sick aunt
near Cuzco; Mrs. Rose Merkel.
Our schools closed last week
Thursday. This was one Of the.
most successful term Of school
We have had.
Master Leo Merkel is the only.
graduate
Born to John Beckman and
wife a son, all well Johnnie wi |
ioon have work hands in his
hop.
The boys have employment
working on the rock roads.
A set of bands were busy ie.
'airing the Telephone lines.
Meeting is going on in tie
dethodist church this week.
Mr. Hunt of INDIANAPOLIS is
till around leasing and for oil.
Mr.. John Friedman's new
ouse and barn on his farm near
own is nearing completion:
ohneie will then be prepared to
o to house keeping.
Snow Ball.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-03-31

A Washington man, whose busi
ness had brought him to New York
took run not long ago into Con
necticut. where he had lived in his
childhood.
In the place where he was born
he accosted a venerable old chap OF
some eighty years. who proved Ia
be the very person the Washington
an sought 10 answer certain in
quiries conccrr.as The place. A.
the conversation preceded the
Washington man ~
81 suppose sos hare always lived
around here"
"Oh, nc. said the native; q was
born two good miles from here."-
Cincinnati Commercial; Tribune.
Proved Her a Fllrt.
Senator Penrose at the dedica-
ton Of Pensylvania's splendid cap
tol at Harrisburg said of a certain
speech that had been made at a pri-
vate dinner before the dedicatory
ceremonies:
"That speech was pregnant With
meaning. 1t revealed m every sem
sence its authors character. Brief
and full and illuminating, it re-
me of the beautiful young
lady who murmured to herself one
afternoon as she paused uncertainty
on a street corner:
"'What a bore For the life OF
me | can't remember whether Pm
to meet Morris in Tasker street OF
Tasker in Morris street."
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-03-31

Young Wife (who has cooked the dlu
ncr for the first timcl Whatever vii
my husband shy when he secs that
have quite spoil~s the join: Clm.
Anna, we viii toss wllp Sinh take n
to him. Fliegendc Blaiter.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-03-31

Conversation had turned to th,
subject Of two men, utterly dissim
liar, who nevertheless roomed to
gether. One of these men was gen
orally conceded to be freak" Hi
name was John.
"John and Jim are certainly q
queer pair" opined somebody.
@John and anybody are q quee,
pair" opined somebody else.
Poor hni-ExchAngO.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-03-31
Notice Of Appointment

Noti e is here Y given that the CLERK
OF the Dubois Circuit Court has appoint-
e 1 the undersiene Administrative. q
the estate OF Joseph Bauer, late of
Duh il County, Indiana, deceased
Said estate i supposed to be solvent
Cecilia Bauer, Admx.
Dixon I nniugton Atty.
Mach 81, 1911 3Sk,
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-03-31

:" Z = = For the peliee.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-03-31
4 DETECTIVES RUSE.
.r Method by Which He Secured
Some Evidence.

SOfUC GklOtUNG.
had to resort TO a queer rus
/, to get an admission from
| was after" said a private de
We. There had been som,
he at a club between two young
one threw a glass of win,
tie others face. The other
not resent the insult as hc
.d have done. When his ia.
heard Of it he threatened tC
merit his SON unless he whipped
rsn who had thrown the wine
Is face. The father was a mem
Of the same club, and he made
lccr Of a wine supper that his
could and would whip the other
s. Soon after this the son met
man who had insulted him and
ped him. The fight occurred
prominent street, and as two
To volng mans friends were
hin nj the time there was talk
D action against them and his
70 for conspiracy. Our agency
reta ned TO get the evidence
Cd.
{ was decided that it would be
.ary 70 get an admission from
iather OF the young man who
made the assault. i was told to
. ! tried many ways and failed.
ID not know | was a detective.
.ai Known me for a number Of.
/, but thought ! was engaged in
! work. ] had another plan to-
rom Mm what | wanted. | told
a New York publication was
.g the affair written UP and H.
ated.
said | had seen the picture Of
ight which had been prepared
/. He was pleased at the pub
that the fight was to get, for
tory Of the affair at the club
zen printed, and he wanted i'll
n tha. his son had avenged the
:. ! mtimated that if he cared
E it ] thought i could get him
'icture that had been prepared
utilization. He was eager to
had friend, a newspaper art
NO made me a picture. He
a faithful copy Of the street
where the fight occurred, and
al. a fair likeness of the fig
u Il. The picture showed one
stealing up behind another and
ng him from the rear. Behind
Eere two other men, who were
sed 70 have accompanied him
e far play The father was
~ to have been in the neigh.
%, but as he wasn't seen he
III OF the picture. lie exam
! carefully. Z
Nao re these two men" he q
) poiHting to the two onlook- :
.t'v are the two Blacks. who
along with your son to see !
{ : got fair play l told him.
mats al right he said, but
: thisY pointing at the man
az striking at the other from
ny that's your son. I told
mats q liev he exclaimed.
% stood right in front Of him
him squarely in the face. l
" 10 do that and stand up in
OF him all the time. I was
cross the street, and the two
no were with my son were
sough 70 see all that happen
eey will tell you that he did
Inn from behind. He faced
MY and whipped him fairly.
(. !, the way we made it up to 4.
mats printed III whip the
10 made itv
'asn't printed, nor were there
w proceedings taken on ac-
! the alleged conspiracy. The {
'neerned in it on both sides r
ether and settled it out Of J.
Exchange. Il
:" Q fss For the psliee. II
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-03-31
His Late Call.

Geraldine Must yoi gol
Gerald-Yes. make il point
never to be late for breakfast
New York Press
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1911-12-28

Glynn Lonnecker and little son Of.
Salt Lake City are yisiting the f0r-
mer's parents. Mr.. and Mrs.n A 9.
Lonnecker. s12 Harrison avenue.
Mr.. and Mrs Thos. Carmody and
Frank Carmody of Florence. spent
Xmas with Mr.. and Mrs. 8. A. Tyo-
Mrs. carmody and Mrs. Tyo are sis
ters.
Miss Alice Robe. special writer for
the Denver News. and her m1ner.
Mrs. Adam Robe, of Denver, haVe
been in Canon City since Tuesday
Miss Rohe is covering story" at tie
penitentiary.
A. r. Gumaer of Florence. regis
tered at the strathmore yesterday AMI
win spend few days on business.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. r. Smith and little
daughter. Dora. went to Florence Tu-l
esday and spent the day with reia-
tiyes and friends.
Glenn ouinlan Of olathe. Colo. ia
visiting friends in Canon City.
Morris Walker link died at his
home. 1925 Harrison avenue on Sun
day from Bright's disease after q long
illness. Deceased was aged seventy
tAo years. seven months and tyo
days. He was q native Of Highland
county. Ohio, but had resided in Coio-
rado for long time. He was q mem
ber Of the Methodist church and the
funeral took place from mis- iats yest
dence at two o'clock Tuesday after
noon under the direction OF Rev. J. r.
Harris Interment was at Lakeside
cemetery. Deceased leaves . willow
who has been a semi7invalid for many
years.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1911-12-28
CLARA BARTON is SHOW
Erred WITH BEST OF WISHES

Washington. Dec. 2s-Miss Clara
Barton, founder and FIRST president Of
the American National Red cross So
ciety. was showered yesterday with
greetings and good wishes on zs2e
ninetIeth anniversary OF her birth. N
though feeble from her illness. this
year. Mas Barton was able TO cele-
brate her birthday with relatives and
friends. who are spending christmss
with her at her home. Red qTcss.-
in Glen Echo. a suburb of Washing
ton.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1911-12-28
CHRIsTxAs DINNER AT
COUNTY POOR FARM

Superintendent and Mrs. n. c. Dur
ming OF the county poor farm always
provide generously for the unfortun-
ates OF that Institution on Christmas
day and this year was no exception TO
the rule. The menu for Mondayis din
ner there was roast turkey. oyster
dressing. sweet potatoes. Irish pota-
toes. cranberry sauce. bread and but
ter. tea. milk. fruit cake. mince pc.
candy. nuts. oranges. popcorn end 60
sars.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1911-12-28

No matter what you religion ia. =
Christian Science Lecture will do ycn
good At opera house Sunday after
noon December sist, at 2:so p. m.
Everybody welcome. Admission free.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1911-12-28

Agiss Helen sayre is in saiida this
week where she is the holiday guest
Of MISS Leah sanduslfy.
is reported to be quite seriously Ill.
/ Charles Rockafellow came in from
'Acasia to spend Christmas with mis-
parents. Capt. and Mrs. 3. F. Rocka-
fellow.
Earl Best OF Montrose. is spending
the Christmas holidays In Canon City
visiting his mother. Mrs. Hardy Sayre.
on College avenue
Wednesday.
Rev. o. s. Reed, pastor Of the First
Christian church. has accepted an in
vitation to deliver the annual me-
mortal address for the G. A. r. posts
and their AFFILIATED patriotic organiza-
tions of Pueblo next Saturday even
ing.
1sAi- 4-o- LII Al anu ANAAAtfJ icht NHce-
day night for vfsit at his old <hbme
in London. Ohio. While there he. ex-
poets to attend the celebration OF the
golden wedding anniversary OF his
parents.
DR.. ]. K Rupert OF Alamosa, for
meriy the family physician OF the L.
NJ. wingert family when they lived
there. is their guest at the strathmore
during holiday week.
B. NJ. Stone. ,. F. Mail. VIM. Young
and C. L. Allen all OF Denver. are in
the city attending to business matters
in the district court
John L. Pound arrived here a few
days ago from La lara and is spend
ing his vacation visiting his father
and mother on Lincoln Park
Mrs. NJ. N. McKissick entertained
the Bedford. Iown. colony for Christ
mas dinner. There were present. Mr..
Keiso, Mrs. wyiie and Murray wylie,
OF Florence; Mrs. L. B. McCorkie.
Miss Pearl McKissick and Mr.. and
Mrs. Julius cramer.
Miss Helen Thompson of Denver Is
in Canon City visiting her girl friends
during the holidays.
arthur Parker OF Curtis. Nebraska.
arrived mere at the beginning of the
week to spend Christmas with his
parents. Street Commissioner Tom
Parker and wife. Mr.. Parker Jr. Is
connected with the operating depart
ment OF the Burlington Railroad corn
pany at Curtis and was unable to re-
main here more than few days. He
ieft.for home this morning.
Little Alice Louise Emmerson. In
fantile daughter of Mr. and Mrs. ~.
w. Emmerson OF 52s Pike avenue.
was assisted In the celebration thIs
afternoon OF her third birthday ami
versary of. half dozen children Of
the neighborhood OF similar age.
Toys, holiday decorations and refresh
ments combined to make the occasion
a pleasant one for the guests.
Lee Morrison. the popular and ur-f
bane clerk at the strathmore hot,i.
celebrated Christmas on Monday by
eating turkey and plum pudding with
HIS relatives for the first time In elev-
en- years. Every preceding Christmas
since 1899 Mr.. Morrison had dined az.
the ssrathrnore. He says the exper-
ience Of last Monday was SO unusual
as to make lasting impression on
his mind.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1911-12-28

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from Boston. Masssehnsetts. where he
visited his mother and other relatives.
Glare Acton Of Denver arrived here
Friday night and win be the guest of
Messfs. VIII and John schweigert
during the Christmas Festivities.
John L. schweigert, private secre-
tary to Judge Morton s. Bailey of the
supreme court. is expected down from
Denver tonight to spend the holiday
season with his parents. Judge and
Mrs. J. G. schweigert.
Miss velma Rodifer. teacher in
the schools here. left last night for
Greeley where she will spend Christ
mas.
Miss Blanche Govern who was oper-
ated ON last Wednesday for appen-
dicitis is reported to be getting along
very nicely.
Miss Phoebe Paxton entertained her
Sunday school class of nine boys at
12 o'clock dinner today, at her home
ON Orchard avenue. East Canon.
Maple Harl came in Friday after
noon from Liberty, Mo-. where he is a
student at William Jewell college. to
spend the Christmas holidays with his
mother.
Miss Wilma Paxton came home
from Ft Collins Friday night. where
she is student in Colorado Agricul-
tural college, for two weeks Xmas
vacation.
Miss Nellie Stiers, domestic science
Teacher in the Salida high school. is
depending her vacation at the home OF
her parents. Elm avenue. lincoln
Park. W
Stanley Daggert left ON No. 10 this
morning for visit at his home in
Manitou-
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. A. Bachelor of
'olney Springs. Colo. are spending
the holidays In Canon City.
Miss Rophena Lewis came down
from Colorado College in the Springs
last night for Xmas vacation at home.
Herman Graves. freshman in the
University of Colorado, at Boulder.
came home Friday night for the Xmas
vacation.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. H. Shoemaker OF
DeLamar, Idaho. are spending Christ
mas at the Shoemaker and Allison
homes in Canon City. u
Wye Lonnecker is home from the
University of Colorado at Boulder for
Xmas vacation. He is senior. engi
neer in the states institution.
A. H. Craig returned to Canon City
this afternoon from Albion. Illinois.
where has was called a few weeks
ago by the Hines sof his mother.
d. W. Ross, who has been quite SER
iously sick at his home on Sherman
avenue. Lincoln Park, since the be-
ginning OF the week, was, reported to
be considerably improved this morn
ing. Mrs. Ross many friends will be
pleased to hear of his convaiescence.
coupled with the encouraging state
ment that he hopes to be able to be at
his office again in the course OF a
few days. 81
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel stepp OF Da-
kota City, Iowa. came here recently
for the benefit OF the latter's health
and are located at 312 Pike avenue.
They are pleased with the town and
its surroundings and started In right
by subscribing for the Daily Recor
as means of getting. acquainted with
the people OF the rcommnnitys II is
probable that Mr. and Mrs. Stepp WI
purchase fruit ranch hers and be-
come permanent residents Of FIRE.
mont county srs -
| e.3. f.Tuesday. I. 20
| Mr.. and Mrs. wilse Brewster came
down from Buena Vista Saturday u
spend Christmas with Mrs. Brewster,
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. L. L,-.Harding
Mrs. l.. Collins and two sons
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1911-12-28

FOR sAI.E-2s,s shares Park Center
water stock. N. 8. ArmstaA. iiss
River street. 4sps
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1911-12-28
News Notes
Ragsdale's
Real Estate
Bargains.

Notary Public-W. B. Rowland. 63o
Main street, Record office.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1911-12-08
Acceptable
Furnishing
for Men

This list suggests
number of useful articles
suitable for Christmas
giving. There is some
thing desirable here i0'
nearly every price tna'
you would want to pay
Silk initial and linen
handkerchief. Box o.
fine sox. Carriers and
arm bands, Collars AM
Cuffs. Bath Robes VO
lar and Cuff Buttons.
Stick Pins. Fancy HO''-
cry. Fancy suspsndsr'
and every article Of mems
furnishings.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1911-12-08
Shoes and
Slippers

Members of your fami-
ly can always use new
shoes or slippers. Our
footwear department Of
fers a wide range of
choice. Latest styes in all
feathers at reasonable
prices.
SHOES $3.50 TO $500
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1911-12-08
Sweater Coat
for Brother
or Sister

will be a happy solution
of the question Of a
Christmas present at a
moderate price, There
is probably not a .yclng
man or woman who
would not eagerly accept
a nice wooden sweater
coat as a gift. We carry
a large assortment all
sizes in grey, black, white
blue, red, ETC., plain or
stripped ranging from
$1.0O TO $500
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1911-12-08
Handsome
Neckwear

If you wish to give an
inexpensive present that
any man would consider
himself fortunate to re-
ceive, visit our neckwear
department where choos-
ing is a delight, and make
a selection.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1911-12-08
A Word To
Mother

It's cheaper to buy mems
pajamas and night robes
than it is to make them
yourself. Why not save
time and let your money
do double duty on Christ
mas.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1911-12-08
Shirts For
Every Man

Get them here for your
self, brother, father or
son. Well show you only
good shirts that suit your
ideas as to color, style
and fabric. Leading
makes at reasonable
prices.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1911-12-08
High Grade
House Coat

Appropriate for gentle
men of all ages. If you
are puzzled about what to
give any gentleman, you
may be assured that the
many comforts of a high
grade house coat, such as
wen show you, would
please him. Plain or fancy
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1911-12-08
Chri S TIN as
Suspenders

If you don't know
what else to get for broth
er, you'll always guess
right if you buy him a
pair of handsome Christ
mas suspenders. We have
them in select variety.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-11-02
VISITORS CALLED
TO INVESTIGATE
V. P. l. Board Will Meet at
Blacksburg on No
vember ID.

Notice was received yesterday morn
ing by j. y. Eggicston, Jr, Superin-
tendent of Public instruction, Of "a
meeting of the board of visitors of the
Virginia Polytechnic Institute. to be
held at 10 o'clock in the morning cf
Tuesday. November IA. at Blacksburg.
Mr., EgKleston. who is eX-oiiicio a
member of the board, expects To- at
tend
At this meeting the charges
made against President Paul B. Bar
ringer Will be formally presented to
the board. and IL is understood that
an investigation will he Immediately
gone into. Il has been nearly two
months since the charges were handed
Dr. BarrinGer at the Richmond Hotel
in this city in the presence of l.. L;
Johnson, rector Of the visitors. His
reply is now supposed To be in Mr..
Johnson's hands.
AZ already stated, one Of the charges
is that DIR. BarrinEer failed TO take
proper steps to put n stop to immo-
ralitv which existed at the institute
during the last session. There are
srecitic Allegations OF other sorts IT
is stated
Bu, the most serious charges, ac-
cording to the export. go 20 the basic
life Of the school. leaving the impress
sion that discipline at Nirginias fore
most technical school is not at all
what 1t should be.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-11-02
SAVILLE is CANDIDATE
Young Engineer Would BE in Charg. Of
Municipal PIunt

Assistant City Engineer Allen J. Saviilc
is III" newest candidate for the position Of
superintendent OF the municipni Electric
the council, and which, Il II proposed. viii
pay $3.50 the year Another tentative
candidate is George w. Bchout shop fore
man OF the American Locomotive works
VINO has as yc; made formal announce
II the ordinance Is so amended as no, 20
-equlre the superintendent TO give his
whole time 10 the duties OF the position.
Consulting Engineer Z " Trafford who
uulit thv plant viii no doubt he "A candidate
me hrst man IN the field was CORNER
alderman u. Douglas Richardson once
chairman Of the Council Committee on
E'rI'lciiE Who az one time had the votes
pledged for his election. !yIs health is mad
however. aud Il has been thought that he
miGnt retire from the race. Charles n
WINSTON and James J. Trcsnon. both prac-
u'hi e'rrif'ians, have announced that they
Wpuld De candidates only in the event that
Mr., Richardson retired go
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-11-02
TRUST COMP ANY
NEWLY ORGANIZED
Bank of Savings and Trust Will
Begin Business at an
Early Date.

With capital stock OF between
s35O,000 and 100000 practically paid
the Bank of savings and Trusts was
organized last night at Il meeting of
stockholders held in the office of Pol
lard & Bagby. 1t was decided that
application Will be Immediately made
to the Corporation Commission for a
charter.
Nearly all of the men connected with
the institution are we'll known in
Richmond. and most of them occupy
prominent positions in the local bus
in IS world.
II r. Pollard was elected president
of the bank and w. ]. Whitehurst
and s. T. Beveridge. vice presidents.
Other officers will be selected later.
Directors Chosen.
The holders elected the follow :
IL directors: w. j. Whitehurst. s. IT.
Beveridge. w. J. Gilman. John T. WILL
son, II. S. wallerstein. william Miles
.ry. John L. Satterfield. T. c. Wal
ford. John Bagby. Joseph p. Brady.
Raphael Levy. w. III. Adams. H. w.
Rountree. w. Conway Saunders, w. S.
Forbes, w. b. West. Richmond Moore,
Maurice a. Powers Hill Montague and
IT. r. Pollard, Jr.
IT was said last night that active
operations Will begin at an early date
Though no location for the bank has
yet been selected, 1t was declared that
this will be eone in few days.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-11-02
TRUCKS DERAILED
ON EXPRESS TRAIN
Leave Track Near Penola. on
r.. F. & P.-Narrow Es-
cape From Wreck.

The Richmond, Fredericksburg and
Potomac Railroads New York EXPRESS
had a narrow escape yesterday after
noon at o'clock. when the rear trucks
OF the engine tender were derailed
about mile north OF Penola, thirty
four miles from Richmond. While trav-
cling at regulation speed. the trucks
Jumped the track on sharp curve.
the train running for nearly three
brought to u stop.
1t was stated that when the engineer
tried 20 apply the air brakes they
worried only on the locomotive. one
OF the postal clerks saying later that
track. while not damaged to any ex-
tent, was badly torn. SO far as the
cross ties were concerned. and in the
snort to stop before the front cars got
gravel practically blinded the View
from windows OF the Pullmans. Think
Ing that there was serious trouble
ahead. postal cleP5 started to jump,
put he did not. and thereby saved his
1; was impossible 10 get the trucks
back on the track. after a walt OF half
an hour or more. Warren r Taylor,
traffic manager, who was q pass enger.
sent man back to Penola for a shift
back to that station. where u freight
engine wa5 pressed into service. The
train went to Milford, on Inc south
bound track, switched there to the
northbound track. and went into Wash
ngton driven by "a freight engine. one
hour and II half late.
The statement was made at the
scene OF the derailment and at Penola
by railroad men that this same engine
No .2-had been IN the same trouble
TWO or three times within the past two
anybody hurt.