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Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1912-06-13
Pleasant Valley

Mrs. Howell called on Mrs. John
son last week.
A great many will plant kafr corn
milo, and cane this week.
Mrs. Hattie Rhodes was down
from Meade last week visiting home
folks.
James Johnson went to Engle-
wood to meet his uncle, 10 Graham
and family last Wednesday.
Media Deck has returned from her
visit in eastern Oklahoma and re-
ports having had good visit.
Mr.. Mackey is rejoicing over the
prospects of cook, as Mrs. Mack
ey is coming down to the ranch to
stay awhile and cook for him dur
ing the busy time of the year.
Some have bad to replant In this
neighborhood. 1t makes the ground
in better shape and the rain will
bring it up. We had regular
"down east" rain last Saturday.
Some fields of wheat are fine and
some that looked as though they
were damaged, are coming out much
better than we expected. 1t is
strange how a good rain can revive
the crops and revive the spirits of
the people of Western Kansas.
10 Graham and family was here |
asst week at the home Of Mrs. VIM
Johnson where they brought the re-
mains of their daughter Nellie to
ay them to rest beside her mother
Ind uncle, in the Schmoker Gene
cry, twelve miles south of Uneda.
They have the sympathy of their
many friends and old neighborS In
Jreda.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1912-06-13
Paid all Losses in Full.

l have on file in the First Nat
ional Bank, letters of recommen-
dation from each man in Meade
County who has had his crops
insured by The Northwestern
Fire and Marine Insurance Co.
and sustained loss, showing that
they we're perfectly satisfied with
their adjustments and that they
received their pay in full.
Come in and see them. want
your business.
F. w. Curl, Agent.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1912-06-13

The dance at Will Barragree's
Saturday night was not very we'll at-
teuded.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1912-06-13
Largest Telephone Exchange.

The largest telephone exchange in
existence 10 that at Hamburg, which
is taking care Of 10000 lines at pres
emit, but accommodations Aave been
made for future extensions 80 that
this exchange will be enabled to take
care Of twice az many lines.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1912-06-13

were put. and how the WORK had
been done better and cheaper.
ThS hand drill shown In the illus
traitor 10 the one uSsA By this con.
Germ. II 10 operated BY . compact
little motor. which 10 connected TO
tho ordinary electric light socket.
After the current has been turned
on tho speed may easily DO reUu-
lated by turning . thumb. screw at
tho side. This size Of drill IL the
smallest one used In this shop, and
they employ several larger and
more powerful ones for larger work.
"The operator may devote all his
attention to the work he is doing"
said Mr. Williams, "and does not
have to use one hand and half an
eye to the operating of the drill It,
self. His attention is all on his
work"
The electric hammer shown in the
lower picture, is likewise operated
by small motor.
Our work must be accurate" re-
marked Mr.. Williams in speaking
of this hammer, "and the least slip
Of chisel is likely to send an ex-
penslve casting to the scrap heap.
When a man has heavy hammer
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1912-06-13
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

Please announce my candidacy for renomina-
ton as County Treasurer Of Meade County, now
serving my first term, and subject to the Repub-
lican primary to be held August 9th.
JOHN f. SWEET.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1912-06-13

Mrs. Rosa Barragree and Cert
rude were picking mulberries Eat E
Sengers Monday.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1912-06-13

in one hand and the chisel in the
other, these slips are very liable
to occur frequently.
"As with the drill, the operator
may devote his entire attention to
the work as the blow OF the hammer
is entirely automatic"
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1912-06-13

hereby make known my candidacy for the Of
fee Of County Clerk to be governed by the Re-
publican primary August 9th.
WV. PRESSLY.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1912-06-13
DOUBLES CAPACITY OF PLANT
Chicago Manufacturer Claims Electric
Drills and Hammer Do Better
and Quicker Work.

THE adoption of electrically op-
Grated hand drills and hammers has
almost doubled the capacity of our
plant" said e. A. Williams, mana
ger Of large Chicago manufac-
turing concern.
Mr.. Williams then told of the
many uses to which these machines
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1912-06-13

Butter fat "a cents per pound,
subject to market change, at
Dorland's meat market.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-07-30
LET HIM HAVE TT

LET HIM HAVE 1T
Write to Rev. Elmer V. Huffer
of Denver, it's coming to him.
He preached that old maids
should be isolated on an island
so they could not hinder the
progress of civilization" Helen
Gould has told him that if she
had been able to find a suitable
helpmate she might not be SPEND
ing, her millions as we'll as she is.
Miss E. L. King, a beloved old
maid of Monterey, Cal, has writ
ten him that she supports invalid
relatives, and if she could find the
right, broadminded man she
might marry him.
Write to Rev. Huffer your opi1-
ions, We maids of u and on
wards. Any man who advocates
putting girls by themselves on an
island has something coming to
him. With generalization and in
tent we give his address. Roast
him to your last postal card with
plenty of postscripts:
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-12-31
JAMESTOWN MAIL
IS RECOVERED

Some more OF the mail stolen De-
.Ccmber 9TH from the n. p. depot has
been found and turned over to the
.p~ostoiHce authorities here for identiiil.
cation and return to the owners there.
of. The mail found consists Of mum.
'erous letters containing checks,
drafts, and valuable papers, and was
found west OF here.
When the mail sack was found In
jamestown some time ago, there was
a Jagged cut in the sack, as If made
by shears Of which the operator had
some difficulty in using in cutting the
tough material of the sack. The let
tiers were opened evidently with the
same implement and the contents o.
each letter closely scanned for money
and yaluables which could be convert.
ed TO private use without fear OF de
lection. All contents not useable
were returned to the envelope.
For this careful work upon the pant
OF the thief, those who have recover
ed their valuable papers return
thanks to the fellow, He might have
destroyed the mail of no use to him
and put the owners to much expense
and trouble, besides.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-12-31

northwest In general Is taking more
interest in the raising Of poultry shows
that such exhibitions and organiza-
tons as the poultry associations are
making themselves felt In this coun.
try. Hundreds Of tons of live aad
dressed poultry have been shipped out
of tn estate before Thanksgiving and
up to and including the holiday season
and this has netted the farmers large
sums, The state as a whole has rec
ognized the value Of poultry raising
and has appropriated a sun to be used
each year In running the exhibition.
OF course this is by no means sufi.
cient, but 1t helps. The Fargo Com.
mercial club has also taken notice
that poultry raising is a good thing
and 1t has also contributed something.
1t Is hoped that every citizen Of Fargo
will attend the show and encourage
the officers in their efforts along this
line. The prospects for a fine show
were never better. ~
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-12-31
ROBBED
BY BARLEY WEIGHTS
RAILROAD COMMISSIONER SAYS
MANY COMPLAINTS HAVE
b.. MADE AGAINST =
ELEVATORS.

That there are elevator men IN The
state who have been engaged In sys-
tematica..y robbing farmers In the
purchase OF barley is the burden Of
many complaints lodged with the state
railroad commission, says 0. p. N. An
derson, of Starkweather, a member of
the commission.
There have been quite a few com
plants of late Of elevator men in buy.
ing barley taking fifty pounds to the
bushel," says Mr.. Anderson, This is
4 practice in direct violation of the
law and must cease. The statute pre-
scribes that fOrty-eight pounds of bar.
ey. makes a bushel and further says:
1T shall be uplawfua for any per.
or corporation doing business in the
state to purchase or receive any
weight, oats. barley, fax or any other
1t a different weight for the bushel
Measure than the number of pounds
liked by the laws Of the state, and no
.ockage shall be ta.en OF received on
anne, excepting on such as grain in
5pcCtlOu tDOdIuS LOT tue lcTIllldl MAR
kets Of the states of Minnesota and
Wisconsin place a dOckage." III
There might be some excuse for
taking two extra pounds for every bu.
shell purchased in lieu Of dirt for dock.
!ge in the grain if the dealer had to
submit to his barley being locked at
he terminals, but such is not the case.
Most of the grain whether shipped by
an elevator or a farmer, goes to the
terminal markets OF Minnesota and
he laws. of that state prohibit the
!ockage of either barley or oats. A
,enalty of $25 to 500 for each Offense
s provided for the VOCATION OF the
above law Most of the North Dakota
warehouse men are good %fawabidins
citizens following a legitimate bust
less and entitled to the protection Of
he law, but whoever has taken more
han legal rights in the purchase Of
grain should make complete restitu
ion as there can be no doubt but thai
he seller has a clear claim.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-12-31
500 FIXING ITS
GRADE At RYDER

RIVER, n. d., Dec. 3l.--lndications
now are that in order to obtain grade
wanted the 500 will be obliged to
back up to Ryder in its extension Of
this branch going west. This was
deemed to have been settled with the
survey made out Of Makoti, but it was
found when It came to tying up with
the survey west to present difficulties
that will be grappled with only in
case a better grade cannot be found.
The surveyors with engineers in
charge have, accordingly, moved west
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-12-31
SHOW
week Of JAN. a

FARGO, Dec. S1.-Sam f. Crabble,
president of the North Dakota State
Poultry association, states that the in
terest in the coming state poultry en-
addition which will take pace in this
city during the week Of Jan. IA. will
be greater than ever before. Letters
are pouring in On the secretary max
ing inqu ries as to prizes, premiums,
and all about the show and there Is
every reason for believing that the ex'
hibition will be the greatest thing OF
the kind that ever took place in this
city.
The fact that North Dakota and the
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-12-31
MIDLAND ROAD IS
READY TO CONNECT

JAMESTOWN, n, d., Dec. 3l.-The
Midland railroad has laid the rails up
to the Valley branch tracks Of the
Northern Pacific on Pacific street and
connection will probably be made by
the Northern Pacific in q few days,
The state hospital has a train Of coal
in the yards ready for switching TO
the institution as soon us the neces-
sary connection can be made. The
new spur will be the means Of paying
for itself IN a very short time in dray.
age saved, as we'll US affording other
cOnvenieaces to the state institution.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-12-31
STEWAR1SpALE

The Apple Greek and Boyd schools
held a very successful Christmas EN-
ter.ainmeht In the Stewartsdale Pres.
byterian church. The church vas
crowded to the doors, After the en-.
tertainmeat a splendid treat was Civ.
en- out to everybody attending.
The Rev. J. NJ. Macmillan and wife
from Kintyre spent Christmas with
Mr.. and Mrs. II. w. Weibel.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-12-31

IN the Shell creek country to start
back on a new line, the indicated dt.
rection being slightly south OF the
former line and that should hit In
this vicinity. Running a line here
will not necessarily mean 1t Is going
to be the one selected. eXcep: that the
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-12-31

known fact that, tho Great Northern
found a good grade. a two 1per cent
grade, from here will enable tho 500
to do likewise, particularly as that
portion Of the reservation the Great
Northern had planned to- cross Is
where the 500 means to.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-12-31
TAXATION CONFERENCE IS
TO TAKE Up ASSESSMENTS

all appointed delegates and to all 9th
ers applying for copies,
You are most courteously urged to
attend and aid In the discussions,
thereby helping us to find ways TO i'm
prove the assessment and taxation
conditions of u state.
Address all correspondence to
CARL o. JORGENSON, 4
Secretary North Dakota Tax Associa
tion, Bismarck, North Dakota,
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-12-31
GERMAN N FRENCH,

Graduate Of University Of Leuven,
Belgium, will accept pupils. for in
struction in both languages. For par
ticulars, apply A. B%asteyns, 622 Thi,a
ST., between 200 and 600.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-12-31
Program for Grand Forks
Meeting January IS and
Is Is Prepared
viii be Of Vital importance
10 Every Citizen Of North
Dakota

The State Conference on Taxation
at Gaand Forks, n. d., January 10,
and 16, 1913, will be held under the
auspices Of The state tax association
joint session. on January 18th, with
the state municipal league.
invitation.
A state conference OH taxation will
be held at Grand Forks, January Ia
and IL, 1913, to consider and discuss
the methods of assessment and tax
'atioa III the state OF North Dakota.
This conference is the fifth oti Its
kind held in the state. and Is OF vital
interest to every citizen. 1t will pro
vide an opportunity for the discussion
end consideration OF assessment diifi'
culties. whose existence is admitted
by all officials vino have to admins
ter the law. The conference will also
take up the question of needed
changes in our tax laws. The proper
plans of cooperation between the
state tax commission and the state
tax association will also receive at
tentiOn.
Organization Of the Conference.
In order that the conference may
actually represent the state, and to
secure a wide attendance and a full
and fair discussion, its organization
will be as follows:
An invitation to attend Nand to ap'
point delegates to the conference will
be sent to:
The state auditor, attorney general
and state tax commission.
Tine mayor of each city in the state.
the chairman Of each board OF
county commissioners.
The president Of each university or
school, maintaining a course in eco
.omics or finance.
Attendance at the conference will
not be limited to delegates. All per-
sons interested in these matters OF
taxation and assessment are cordially
invited to attend and to take part IN
the discussions.
A tentative program is printed
herewith, outlining the more import
ant subjects to be considered by the
conference. To allow time for dis
cussion, all addresses will be limited
to 20 minutes. Suggestions for othei
subjects, CIR for speakers upon the
subjects will be welcomed by the ON
GERS III charge:
James E. Boyle, president, Univer
sity, North Dakota.
Carl 0. Jorgenson, secretary, Bis
marck, North Dakota.
The officers desire ITO have thu
names of those who will or hope to b.
able to attend.
Sessions will be held at the Com
mercial Club rooms, at Grand Forks
january Is and 16. 1913.
: To ALLOW time for discussions ad
dresses will be limited to 20 minutes
Tentative Program.
Wednesday Morning, January 18th
1000 O'clock.
!. Organization OF Conference.
2. North Lakota'sl Tax Laws.
"Wednesday Afternoon, January 18th
200 O'cioek-Joint Session wit
Municipal League.
3. City Tax Problems.
Special Assessment for Paving.
Sewer and Water Main Assess
ment.
Assessment of Gas Companies.
"Wednesday Evening, January 15tF
1880 O'clock - General Topic =
Methods of Assessment.
4. Publicity of Assessments.
). County Assessors.
Thursday Morning, January is, 1910
to'clock-GeneraI Topic: The Farm
er's Interest in Taxation.
6. Real Estate Assessment; Exemp
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-02-28
Bishop Guerry to be in Edge.
field.

Bishop Query of the Episcopal
Diocease of South Carolina will
make his annual visitation to the
churches under Rev. Mr.. Shannon
houses charge this week, as follows:
Leesville on Friday at 4 p. m;
Batesburg same evening at 7.so;
Ridge Spring on Saturday at II a.
m. On Sunday morning he will
preach and celebrate the Holy Com
munion and administer Confrma-
tion at Trinity Church, Edge6eld,
and on Sunday afternoon at he
will preach and officiate at Trenton.
The public will be cordially vel
coined at these services and all are
reminded of this opportunity to
hear very gifted preacher.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-02-28
Wood-MiIler Marriage.

Miss Coy Wood and Mr.. Sidney
Miller the latter of Trenton, were
married by Rev. ]. R. Walker, at
the Methodist parsonage on We'd
nesday afternoon the 2lst. Miss
Wood has been well known in
Edgefeld since her infancy, and is
beloved for her many excellent
qualities of mind and heart. She
was for most of her life the COM
panion and comfort of her aunts,
Mrs. Amanda Croker, Miss Cerne-
liza and Mrs. Rebecca Jones, for
many years among the most honor
ed of Edgefeld's women. We hope
for these young people, Mr.. and
Mrs. Sidney Miller, much happiness
and long and successful life.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-02-28
Gold Medal Contest Johnston
S. c. Monday Afternoon
March 4th.

"Poor house Nan''-Miss Essie
Lybrand, Johnston.
Little blossom''--Miss Blanche
Holston, Saluda.
con which side"-Miss Sarah
Quattlebaum, Leesville.
THE bridal wine cup"-Miss
Clevie Meyer, Johnston.
''The third election" "-Miss Flor
ence Peak, Edge6eld.
I'm the kegs''-Miss Maggie Ed
wards, Saluda.
All the above young ladies are
winners of silver medals, and will
compete on this occasion for gold
medal which will be presented on
Monday evening of the Tri- County
Convention.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-02-28

George Washington's birthday. Of
course we all wished for holiday,
but early Thursday morning we found
our selves at school as usual. We
got through our lessons some how
and all of the teachers brought their
l;.tle band in the principals, Miss
Minnie Dicks room, and we sang
and recited.
Five little tots did credit to their
teacher, Dozier Tompkins, Corrie
Cheatham, Eleanor Minis, Robert
QUITS and Mitchell Wells, by recit-
ing sweet little witty verses about
the hero of the day. The second,
third and fourth grades sang a
pretty motion song. The fifth grade
recited in concert, Welcome to the
day returning" and when Wash
ington was born" The sixth grade
sang Bonnie Flag" and some well
known morals of Washington's were
very credltably read by annie
O'Hara. Eileen Harling also read a
story of Washington. Eldred Sim
kins read his composition on The
life of Washington
The seventh and eighth grades
recited in concert some patriotic
verses, and sang several patriotic
songs.
Last but not least, we all sang,
The Star Spangled Banner" and
dispersed, agreeing we had profted
more by the exercises than by hav-
ing holiday. Hoping to see this
in print and with best wishes to
The Advertiser I remain,
Eighth grade.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-02-28
Petit Jury, End Week.

G. M Temples, Ward; w w
Woodward, Johnston; D. B. Hol-
lingsworth, Pickens; L B Jones,
Pickens; J B Hughey, Talbert; B
] Harrison, Trenton; G w Dyer,
Cold Spring; Will Winn, Talbert;
w R McHugh, Wise; ] M Bussey,
Parksville; A G Turner, Pickens;
J D Baxley. Meriwether; r W
Powell, Pickens; E M Bunch, Mer-
iwether; ] H Elkins, Modoc; J P
DeLaughter; Meriwether; N J Hoi-
liday, Liberty Hill; G G Waters,
Johnston; ] L Quarles, Red Hill; J
A Thurmond, Meriwether; J l.
Hart, Pickens; J A Lyon, Wise;
George Rearden, Plum Branch;
w T West, Red Hill; T B Gull
breath, Talbert; T F Lybrand,
Ward; P H Bussey, Collier; w N
Fair, Wise; Henry Salter, Ward;
J r White, Liberty Hill; H II San
ders, Wise; T M Quarles, Red
Hill; G YD Freeland, Plum Branch;
j G Zimmerman, Meeting Street;
Bettis Cantelou, Wise.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-02-28

the benefit of im provements for
Long Branch school. The young
ladies are cordially invited to come
and bring a BOX" The young
men are cordially invited to come
and buy the ladies' boxes. This is
the first time Long Branch school
has ever had any thing of the kind
for its improvement and any thing
the young ladies and young men
can do to make it a success will be
very much appreciated by the teach
er and patrons of Long Branch
school.
Miss Marie Cromer has been in
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-02-28
MIR. c. H. Cobia Dies of Wouri
Inflicted by Mr.. w. J
Rearden. n

About ten days ago, D.. .. 81.
Cobia and Mr. w. M. ISearden,
two young farmers of the Pleasant
Lane section who reside within
about half mile of each other, be.
came involved in a difficulty at OF
near Mr.. Cobia's home, which re-
suited in Mr.. Rearden being slight
ly wounded by Mr.. Cobia, shot
gun being used. Mr.. Cobia gave
bond to preserve the peace.
Last Friday the two men came to
Edgefeld on business. Mr.. Cobia
was in the store of May 6 Prescott,
and Mr.. Rearden entered, firing
upon Mr.. Cobia as soon as he saw
him. Not word was passed be-
tween the two men. Three shots
were fired by Mr.. Rearden.' The
first entered the side and penetra-
ted both lungs, the second shot was
in the abdomen. The third shot
went wild, Mr.. Reardon's hand be-
ing knocked upward by Mr.. Homer
Williams who with Mr.. Walter
Holston, both clerks IN the store,
were standing near. The other eye
witness was Mr.. S. w. Mays who
was sitting Immediately in front Of
the store in his buggy.
Mr.. Reardon surrendered at once
to the sheriff, and was committed
to Jail. Mr.. Cobia received medical
attention at once. He was carried to
the Office of Drs. Carmichael and
Nicholson where he remained until
he was carried to the hospital in
Augusta on the $50 train. As he
did not sufficiently recover from the
shock, no operation was attempted.
Death came about l o'clock Satur-
day morning.
The body was brought to Edge
field late Saturday afternoon, and
an inquest was held as provided by
law, by Magistrate N. L. Brunson.
After hearing the statements from
the three eye witnesses, and DR.. j.
G. Edwards, the physician who
made the post mortem examination,
the jury rendered in effect, the fol-
lowing verdict: The deceased came
to his death as result Of wounds
inflicted at the hands of w. Nd.
Rearden.
Mr.. Cobia's body was carried to
Mountain creek church Sunday
morning for burial. He leaves a
wife and several small children. Mr..
Rearden is also married and has
several small children. The unfor-
tunate affair is greatly deplored by
the friends of both these young
men.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-02-28
Almost Entirely Recovered

The Advertiser is pleased to
learn that Mr.. John NJ. Mays, has
almost entirely recovered from his
long period of very serious illness.
He has been able to walk about the
premises for some time, and would
doubtless have ventured to como to
Edgefield but for bad roads and un-
favorable weather. When Mr.. Mays
visits Edgefeld, he will be very
cordially greeted by his friends
here.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-02-28
Washington's Birthday OBJ
served.

The graded school observed
Washington's birthday very appro-
priately on the 92nd, all the grades
meeting together in the room of
the principal, Miss Minnie Dicks,
and each grade giving exercises
suited to their age and maturity.
These consisted of patriotic marches,
songs, and recitations. A celebra-
ton of this kind, impressing on the
child's mind the history and char
acter of a great son, is better than
giving them holiday in his mem
ory.