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The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1912-06-13
REASONS FOR STAYING ON THE
FARM.
FARM.

The following reasons for staying on
the farm are presented in Farm and
Firesde:
ut is the safest real estate invest
menty. "lt is the best place to avoid
doctor bills. "There is no place like
it for bringing up a family. "It af-
fords the greatest opportunity to culti-
vate the bump OF optimism. "It is the
foundation of all national prosperity
ut produces the eatables and wear
ables for the nations people. at
affords the best chance to live in peace
with God and man, than which nothing
better can be DESIRED. "It is easier
to have the farm than it is to get back
to 1t after you are once in the city
working as carpenter, brick-layer,
bookkeeper or clerk to meet your
financial obligations. sit gives man
room TO build his own home. In town
another is likely to build the home for
you--and in the end own it,"
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1912-06-13
AUCTION SALE

On Saturday, June l5, beginning at
9o'clock A. M. the undersigned will
offer for sale at public auction his sa-
loon and about one-half acre of land in
Menchalville, town OF Franklin; also
horse, harness, buggy, cutter, hog
and many other articles too numerous
to mention.
ALBERT KoCIAN.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1912-06-13
ITEMS FROM The PILOT FILES.
FIFTY YEARS AGO.

DEATH OF MAJOR d. II. VAN VAL
KENBURGH.-M ajor Van Valkenburgh,
of the lst N. Y. Artillery, who was
killed in the battle of Fair Oaks, was
a resident of this county tor a number
of years. Some time since he went to
New York and received the appoint
ment of Major in an Artillery Regi-
ment, in which capacity he was acting
at the time of his death No man was
better known or more universally es-
teemed in this section than Mr.. Van
Valkenburg, and we know his fate will
be lamented. Hs was brother of our
efficient superintendent of schools.
We copy the following from the AL
bany IN. " Evening Journal "Ma-
Jor Van Valkenburgh, of the lst Ar
tillery, killed before Richmond, was an
accomplished and brave man. In
losing him the service has lost one of
its bravest men, He was brother Of
Congressman Van Vakenburgh, of
Stueber county"
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1912-06-13
MARRIED..

Charles Mueller of this city and Miss
Julia LEM of Joliet, I'll. were married
Tuesday. The ceremony took place AT
the home of the BRIDES parents in
Joliet, ILL., Mr.. Mueller is a well
known young man of Manitowoc and is
at present railroad mail clerk. The
couple will reside at Joliet.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1912-06-13

A large number of teachers have al
ready contracted for next year. There
are some who have engaged school
but have not filled out the "school en-
gagement blank" and sent it to the
superintendent. Teachers are advised
to do this promptly. We need this
report in the Office and it should be
made Immediately after teachers en-
gage a school.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1912-06-13
EDUCATIONAL.
(BY c. W. MEISNEST.)

The graduating exercises of the
Training school will be held at the
Opera House on Wednesday, June 10.
1t would be we'll for all teachers to be
present on this occasion and secure
ideas for programs in their schools
next year.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1912-06-13

The county fair Tor Manitowoc coun-
ty will be held August 27 -2S-29 The
premium list underwent an entire re-
vision, and will appeal to all classes Of
exhibitors. All the departments were
made more attractive and it will now
be up to the farmers to make good and
bring their products to the fair.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1912-06-13

a special train, loaded with prize
agricultural products grown by school
children in statewide garden con-
test in Oregon will, it is said, invade
the East next fall. The contests which
will eliminate in this "invasion" have
been planned by State Superintendent
l.. Il. Alderman and are intended not
only to interest school children in
profitable activities but also to relieve
the necessity of the importation OF
such large quantities of agricultural
products as are now sent into the state
each year.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1912-06-13

During the school year l9l0-ll the
total expenditure for public education
in New York City was over thirty
three million dollars, OF which some
twenty-one million was expended for
teachers salaries. The cost per pupil,
based on average daily attendance was
Sli.90 for all schools; the average cost
in elementary schools was 1871 and
in high schools SS4.4l.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1912-06-13

Notices of the annual school meeting
were sent out few days ago by the
superintendent to all district clerks of
the county. The meeting this year
will be July lst.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1912-06-13

The worlds largest flower is said to
be the rafIiesia, native OF Sumstra,
the petals of which surround cup
nearly foot wide.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1912-06-13
Marriage Licenses.

The following marriage licenses have
been issued by the county clerk
the past week.
Walter Haese of Seymour and Mollie
Koerth Of Maple Grove; William FL
lott and Julia Budnik, both of Two
Rivers; Louis Jansky of Two Rivers
and Lucy Stangel of Mishicot; Henry
Allheiser and Selma Valleskey, both OF
Rockland; Louis Behlow and Lillian
Tisner, both of Two Rivers; Clarence
Christensen and Alma Madison, both of
Cato; Joseph Shusta and Catherine
Siebold, both of Cooperstown; Adolph
Gartzke of Reedsville and Mary
Turnesky of Rockland.
Valuable Lace Handkerchiefs.
Milkmaids In Switzerland make
handkerchiefs of lace that readily sell
for IS apieoe-some, indeed, for a.,
much as $50 each,
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1912-06-13

Teachers and others who wish in
formation on the Teachers retirement
fund matter may receive such informa-
tion from the county superintendent,
but as the law is new and still con-
siderably involved, it would probably
be better to get the information di-
rectly from headquarters, from Eliza
beth Herfurth, Madison, Wis.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1912-06-13

The Farmers Club of Joint district
number 3 town Of Gibson will hold its
annual picnic next Sunday, June 10, at
the woods near the school house. This
is really the only affair of this nature
in the county and for the past two
years has been success.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1912-06-13
The Real Puzzle.

The'puzzle is not whether Bacon or
shakespeare wrote the plays, but that
one peEson could get them all 60
cepted.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1912-06-13

The summer normal schools at La
Crosse, Milwaukee, Oshkosh, Platte
vile, Eau Claire and Oconto begin
June "a and end August =; that at
Stevens Point begins June II and ends
July 26.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1912-06-13

All the town clerks have received
the school codes by this time. The
district clerks are supposed to get
theirs from the town clerks.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1912-06-13
DIED

Charles Handl, aged 33 years, died
last Thursday at the home of his pa.
rents after long illness. He was a
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew Handl,
Washington street. Mr.. Handl was a
native of this city and was well known.
He followed the occupation of a tailor.
He leaves wife and one son.
The funeral was held Monday from
ST. Boniface church. Inlei menu was
in Calvary cemetery.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1912-06-13

The June term of court is in session
this week.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1912-06-13

Wedding invitations and announce
ments printed at this office.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1912-06-13

Samuel Randolph, Sr., died last night
at the state home for veterans at Wau-
paca.
Mr.. Randolph was about Y years of
age and resided here from 1858 until a
year or two ago when he went to the
state home. He served in the U. S.
navy during the rebellion. He was
the proprietor of large cooperage
plant here when young man and was
voll to do but met with reverses years
ago. His son George is master of one
of the steel trusts largest boats and
his son Samuel, Jr., of this city is state
senator of this district. Deceased was
personal friend of Abraham Lincoln
at Springfield years before the war.
The remains arrived here today
Funeral arrangements have not been
completed.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1912-06-13

Mr.. Michael Keehan died at Milwau-
kee Tuesday. He was So years old.
Mr.. Keehan has been resident of
this city for many years but went to
Milwaukee over a year ago He has
had poor health for some time. He is
survived by his wife and one son who
reside on North 23rd street. Mrs.
Keehan before her marriage was Miss
Nellie Meehan of Franklin. The
body was brought here for burial.
The funeral was held this morning
from Sacred Heart church, Rev.
j. T. O'Leary officiating. Intermept
was in Evergreen cemetery.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1912-06-13

WAY.-Tuesday afternoon a
span of colts, attached to wagon own
ed by Mr.. Hiram McAllister, started
at full speed up 7th street until OPP
posite the residence OF Judge Reed
where two men succeeded in stopping
them. With the exception of a few
scratches received By one of the hors-
es, no particular damage was done,
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1912-06-13

The weather for the past week has
been quite warm, and but for the cool
lake breeze, would be considered in
sutferabe. A little rain to lay the
dust would make the roads little
more agreeable.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1912-06-13

LAUNCHED.-The schooner Wayne,
which has been on the stocks under
going repairs for the last two weeks
was launched "Wednesday evening
She is now as good as new, and will be
ready for business as soon as her rig
ging is put in place.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1912-06-13

Tom Windiate thinks he is a special
favorite Of the Lord, as on Friday
morning his farm was visited by co.
pious rain while those adjoining
didn't have drop. Tom is half in.
clined to get "tinctured" with religion
out of pure gratitude for favors re.
ceived.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1912-06-13

The graduating exercises of the
north side school will take place in
the assembly room on Friday (tomor-
row. afternoon. The following are the
members OF the class: Isa S. Hanson,
Maggie Kelley, Ia. Kirwan, Magda
Maglessen, May Mahoney, Carrie
Mendlik, Matena Tollefson. Miss Ma
honey is the yaledictorian of the
class.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1912-06-13

The suddenness of death on the
battle field is illustrated in the case of
Maj. Levanway, who commanded the
34th Illinois at Shiloh. While giving
the command "Forward"' he was not
permitted to add "March." A grape
shot struck him in the neck completely
severing the carotid artery, and he
fell a lifeless corpse from his horse.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1912-06-13

Forrest went out fishing one day last
week and came back with a whopping
big-story. He didn't catch even a
minnow and the only bites he had
were given him 10y mosquitoes. When
people catch fish they always send a
fine one around to the Pilot office, not
with any bad intent, but merely as
evidence of success which no one
chooses to controvert
The Springdale news., 1912-11-01
SII.PfIIR CITY

Anvil Mcconnell is on the sick list this week.
 Quite q few from this place are attending court this week
 Sol Di4ilbIiss. wife and mother visited at Geo Burchett's Monday Jules Henner. who had been visi- ting in St Louis, came in home last week
 Prof. Morris baby is very sick at this writing Dr Swift of Elkins was called in Sunday
 Ben Mcconnell and family are making preparations to move to Fay etteville in the near future
 MT Stevens. who bought the Robt Harris farm. IS remodeling his house by making it higher and more room
 John and Larenee Harrelston made a trip to Fayetteville Friday after lumber to remodel the house on the Hoagland place
 The evaporators are closing down as apples are about all in, and people will begin to gather corn and get their feed and winter wood and prepare for the coming winter.
 Lone Star.
The Springdale news., 1912-11-01

BETHEL

N R Bilhry left last week for Marshall. Texas.
 Neal Phillips has his new house almost completed
 Mrs. Walter Sexton has been on the sick list the past week
 Maud Cooper of Spring Creek yis- tied with Mrs. Braek last week.
 Aunt Jane Looney of Goad Springs spent Sunday with Mrs w R Bill brey. and family.
 Verna Mabry visited Monday with her sister Mrs Charley Neil and family of Lowell
 Miss Eina Frost of Frisco is vis- iting with her sister. Mrs Walter Sexton and family this week
 Genese Smith visited a few days last Week with her aunt and uncle, Mir. and Mrs Chas. Hershey.
 There wasn't any school at this place Friday on account of the teachers association at Cave Springs Mr. and Mrs. Ed Mabry of Spring Creek visited Sunday with the form CTS parents, Mr and Mrs C. w. Mabry
 Several of our young people at tended the pie supper at Accident Friday night and all report an en- joyabIe time
 Miss Perna Hamhy. who has been visiting with friends and relatives for some time, left for her home in Sa4re, Oklahoma Friday and Miss Maud Begley of Grayett accom- panied her home
 The box supper at this place Sat urdav night 0az attended by d large crowd and amount collected was $9- 50 which will % for the benefit of basket ball Tor the girls. and the cake Was given 10 Bonna Graham for being the Prettfest girl present.
 sally Jane
The Springdale news., 1912-11-01
LOW


 The Daly.s have moved into the house Yae ated by Ri. Harrison.
 Wesley Davis Vas T passenger Tuesday to Springdale, returning the same evening
 Dallas Smith and family left Tuesday morning for locating on a farm near Fayetteville
 Frank Davis went up to Benton vile Friday to visit q few days with his sister, Mrs. Cora Polk
 Mrs Crayens, who has been wis ting the Boyd family this week, returned to her home in Rogers
 Jeff Walker had his hand hurt quite seriously by mule kicking Ia stick of wood, driving it into his hand
 Dr. Harrison has purchased the F. ] Bishop place in town and is already at home in the new place.
 Mrs. Rosa Johnson went to Monte Ne Saturday for over Sunday where she was a guest of the Hummel family.
 Mood Mayes has one of the finest "tilS Ill 1Ht 3Odu1i It bt4ils Ioo it. deep with ft0 ft. of the finest kind of water
 Fred Gobble went 10 Garfield Wednesday morning in response to word received of relatives very sick of typhoid.
 Mrs. James Neil, who has spent the past summer in Colorado has returned 10 her home in Rogers and is now visiting few days with relatives here.
 Mr. and Mrs. Thomas. who have been guests of Mr. Vance. incl dentally looking up place for To- cation, returned the first of the week to their home in Arizona
 Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Sizemore came down from Fayetteville Sunday morning to visit their parents just east of town They took the five o'clock to Rogers. doubling back on No. for home
 Death came to Ross Austin. Mon day, Oct. 28, at about 10 q. n. He has been very i'll for the past l 3 weeks and suffered intensely; first having acute malaria, then typhoid and lastly acute tuberculosis MT Austin was 22 yrs. 0 months Of age and leaves a grief-strieken bride of a little over a year, father, moth CT, brothers and sisters and many near friends to mourn their loss.
 Patrons of the school were very sorry that the School Directors fail ed to realize the many advantages our teachers would have received had they granted the superintendent re quest and allowed them to attend the Benton County Association at Cave Springs last week Benefits deriv- ed thro the attendance at these ex- Ieellent meetings are lasting in that the new methods learned are taught 10 our children and the encourage ment received thro these meetings stimulates for better work and great ar success. and so il is We regret our pupils cannot gain by these helpful meetings and sorry that others grasp every advantage be- fore We do.
 Efh4lXn
The Springdale news., 1912-11-01
FRISCO TIME CARD
South Bound,

l have connection through bonded mercantile adjusters with the law yer and credit men In every part of the civilized world, by which can collect your notes, account or judge ments anywhere on com mission basis. tf.
 J. W. Lewis.
The Springdale news., 1912-11-01
For Sole or Exchange.

For farm in N W. Ark. well improved truck and dairy farm of 32 acres inside city limits Of Henriet- ta, Tex. Address box 464. Henriet- ta Texas. 26-4t
The Springdale news., 1912-11-01

Beasley Brothers solicit your Gro cery trade, and will guarantee you satisfaction. Phone us your next grocery order.
The Springdale news., 1912-11-01
Any trimmed hat in the house at cost.
 Mrs: l.. Barr, at Leader.
NOTICE

Beginning next Monday all the dry goods stores of Springdale will close every evening at six o'clock, except Saturday.
The Springdale news., 1912-11-01
LOST

small purse containing s320, close to H. l Brown, west of town. It Mrs. w. s. King.
The Springdale news., 1912-11-01

Special prices on Eagle Thistle Soda and Good Luck Baking Pow der in case lots at T. l.. Lanes.
The Springdale news., 1912-11-01
 LOST

On Thursday afternoon on Tonti- town road. wallet containing 5 in change. Finder plea return to News office.
 E. W. Sain.
The Springdale news., 1912-11-01
Guaranteed Attraction
Prices B, 5, soc. Seats on sale at Ownbey's drug store.
| Good Clean Show Coming

Mir W. A. Graves, manager of the Springdale Auditorium. has booked J. Elwin MeBride's three act far q comedy The Girl in Red" for next Wednesday. Nov 6. and has so much confidence in their ability to please you that he agrees to re- fund your money after the first q if you are not satisfied. 4 word about the show. There are seven real live people and every one has been chosen for his or her ability as an entertainer There are three acts to the play, long ones. and each act abounds in laughter. There are seven new up=to= dage song numbers (not girl show and the Great trunk or box mystery. There is not dull minute and tie prices are 25, 35 and 20 cents. Seats on sale at W. q. ownbey's drug store
The Springdale news., 1912-11-01

land During his residence here he las been liberal patron of The News, having spent hundreds of dollars with this otfiee, and dur ing all these transactions our reIa- tieHs have beeH Of fhe most pleas ant character Mr Ewalt is pub lie spirited citizen and q good man to have in an community. and The News, With other numerous friends hefe. regrets sincerely 10 Saa him IaaNe
The Springdale news., 1912-11-01

For Sale.-1 yearling Clifford colt. l yearling mule colt, sound and good individuals Dr. J. Kellogg, Springdale, Ark.
The Springdale news., 1912-11-01

Try the new Peoples Meat Market with your next order We guarantee o please you. Phone No. 17t..
The Springdale news., 1912-11-01

Blue serge ladies eoat or taken through mistake from the store Saturday, Oct 26 Any ole holding this coat will please favor us by returning it to the
 Leader
The Springdale news., 1912-11-01

Soon it will be time to do the Christmas shopping early.
The Springdale news., 1912-11-01
For Sale
tOtNI)

\ ladies purse containing q sum of money which owner can get by calling al this office. describing property and paying for this not Ice.
 \. Cameron. veterinarian Treats all kinds of disease Dental work q speciality Located at Brooks, lie- cry barn Springdale 27-5t
The Springdale news., 1912-11-01

Miss Rose, Bare ~ Corset repre- sentative, wire stay strictly tailor ed Phone 34, Springdale, Ark.
The Springdale news., 1912-11-01
See our large line of cheap Wall Paper.
 Searcy Drug Go.

can repair any kind Of cook or heating stove with new Things. bod les. grates, fire backs or any thing needed about a stove If you want your milk perfectly clean from COW get one of my new sanitary strain CTS on your bucket.
The Springdale news., 1912-11-01
Smoke the "Decision' Cigar. Long filler, six for 25C.
 Searcy Drug Go.


FOR SALE Ferns ard plants. Mrs. NJ. Berry
The Springdale news., 1912-11-01

Generally debiliated for years Had sick headache. lacked amhi- tion, was worn out and all II down. Burdock Blood Bitters made me well woman Mrs. Ghas Freitoy, Mooaup, Conn.
The Springdale news., 1912-11-01
MalnutSN mil

WainutS Want Il.
 Will pay 50 cents per hundred lbs for walnuts hulle q and dried deliY= cred at our ware hoase i'll Spring dale not later than November :.
 w. G. Thompson < Co.
The Springdale news., 1912-11-01
Large line of Douglas Chocolates just received. Douglas Chocolates are for those who care.
 Searcy Drug Co.

Go to W. II. Kelso with Your ap- pies and beans.
The Springdale news., 1912-11-01
Notice.

have moved my tin shop to the old Opera Block. Don't forget the place.
 II. NJ. Sturdiyant.
The Springdale news., 1912-11-01

The local high school football team goes to Van Buren to-day for game with the high hool al that place. Fort Smith and Van Buren played tie game Saturday, 6 to 6, and as the recent game be-
The Springdale news., 1912-11-01

Chicago is now worth s2.6o1.269,- 0SS, and not watered stock, either.
The Springdale news., 1912-11-01

Searcy Drug Co.,, agents for Art Wall Paper. Over 5000 samples.
 Searcy Drug Go.
The Springdale news., 1912-11-01
For Sale.

For Sale. Four room house and two lots in Southwest part of town. Good lo- cation. Inquire at this office. 6-3t
 For Sale Tent l4x2o feet ! NJ Lang ston. Springdale. Ark If
The Springdale news., 1912-11-01

R. B Easley, a former reside nt of this section. and who was rear ed over on White River in the vi cinity of Easley's ford. but who has been making his home at Comanehe, Texas, for number of years past, came in Monday night and will spene eight or ten days visiting relatives in fhiS section
The Springdale news., 1912-11-01

$. \. Haxton was in Tuesday from his country home out north of Cave Springs. He says he and Mrs HaXton are both enjoying their aew home. having a system ot wal erworks and everything convenient y arranged. the only draw back being that they get a little bit lonesome at fines
The Springdale news., 1912-11-01

Dr Harrison has purchased the E. J Bishop place in town and is already at home in the new
The Springdale news., 1912-11-01

Harry Buck, local manager for the Jones Bros X Co vinegar plant at this place, practically closed Up the seasons business last week and returned Saturday to his home at Rogers
The Springdale news., 1912-11-01

The IniVersity of Arkansas foot- ball team met defeat on its recent trip 10 Texas. Al Dallas on Sal urday the A. X NJ. college defeat cd them 27 to Q, and on Monday they Were defeated by Baylor tni- versity at Waco. to Q. Texas Southwestern University days al Fayetteville tomorrow. which will be the last game of the season on the home grounds.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-12-24
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