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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1912-11-26
MARRIAGE BY PROXY,


This Curious Ceremony IL . Purely
Dutch Institution.
Some time ago Boer In Pretoria
was married to girl in Amsterdam. In
Holland, the ceremony constituting
what the Dutch call handschoen, or
glove marriage.
In spite Of the fact that a distance OF
1000 miles lay between the bride IN
the Netherlands and the bridegroom
in the Transvaal they were just az eff
fectually married under tie Dutch law
~ II both had been present In the
same church.
The bridegroom sent to his friend, or
best man, in Amsterdam a power or
attorney to represent him as his proxy
at the ceremony and at the same ume
forwarded his glove, which at the
proper moment, when the two were
made one. was held by both the bride
and the proxy.
The wedding was duly registered at
Amsterdam and at Pretoria, where the
bridegroom flled an affidavit with the
landdrost, or magistrate.
This curious form Of marriage e q
purely Dutch institution, the custom
having originated, 1t is said, In the old
times Of Dutch Batavian rule. 1t -,
however, a dead letter IN the Trans
yaal since the English took over that
colony.-New York Press
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1912-11-26

Charles Town, w. Va Aug. 49, 1912
To Our ertilizfr Customers
We advised that there likely be shortage of cars
for shipping this fall and have ngy urged BY
the Fertilizer Manufacturers from whom bny our goods
to send in orders the earliest possible so
that shipment be arranged at the proper and so
that delay will when the fertilizer needed We
would therefore, thank Of who have not
yet given their orders know their wants a soon
possible snd obige,
WASHINGTON, ALEXANDER COOE
Fertilizers
CHARLES Town. w. Va.
The Ordway new era., 1912-12-27
Farewell Party

A most delightful time was had by
those who attended the party given at
the home OF Mr.. and Mrs. r. +. Zinn
Thursday evening of last week in
honor of Ed ReetZ, a brother OF Mrs.
Zinn, who has been making his home
here for the past ten months, but has
departed for his home at Augusta,
Kan. The party was given as fare.
we'll, Ed having made host OF friends
while here. The evening was spent
in music and games Light refresh.
ments we're served. Those who at
tended we're Misses Ida Veit. Jennie
Clapper, Matilda Helms, Nellie Wea-
therwax. Linnie and Lola Colyer and
Messrs. Alfred Zinn,. John Bauer. Clif.
ford Kelley. Jacob Pantle. Charles
Helms, Merle Roberts. Arnold and
Charles SchluneRger, John and Oscar
Hildebrhnd and Ed Reetz.
The Ordway new era., 1912-12-27
Kidd--ErYin

Tom Kidd and Miss Minnie Erwin
made each other most acceptable
Christmas present Wednesday morn
Ing at 10 O'Clock when they repaired
to the NJ. f. parsonage and were made
man and wife by Rev. o. e. Barker.
Both these young people are we'll and
favorably known to our citizens and
number their friends by the score.
Tom Is At present employed by the
Twin Lakes Land and Water com pany
and Is general favorite among the
younger people, while the bride IL q
sweet and charming young woman.
The New Era extends its hcartiest
and trusts that their
welded life may be as happy and Joy
Gus hs the festal day that witnessed
their nuptials. The whole affair was
good deal OF Il surprise to majority
OF our people, but one OF an agreeable
3 'rt. Here's luck to them.
The Ordway new era., 1912-12-27
Voting Contest

The voting contest at the Ordway
Hardware and Furniture company's
store ended Christmas eve and the
prizes were awarded the following
day. Mrs. Bert Lester secured the
grand prize OF the handsome piano.
while Mrs E. E Hosler secured The
Free sewing machine and Charles
Ceckerel won the writing desk. All
contestants appeared happy and salts
fed with the outcome OF the shower
OF ballots.
The Ordway new era., 1912-12-27
Straw Boss Has Fit

The ..straw boss" OF the New Era
wishes to state that he Is rejoicing In
a brand new Elgin gold watch and a
chain to match, the gift Of the "big
boss" for Christmas. When the form.
er was handed the gift he gave one
gasp and tainted and Immediately af.
ter recovering took fresh shave. Put
onNa clean collar and INDUCED In other
extravagances In keeping with hts
improved worldly circumstances.
The Ordway new era., 1912-12-27
About This linof the Year

Some men swear off for Mars day. Some forget
the 'of' part when they size DIR Christmas bills
Some men wear suspenderch fair hands have
decorated and thank heaven that's invented waist
coats. Other men wear ties bestoyv ,n;so,ded nl.d,
friends and endure the contumely cir kind
come generous women are wont why their hus-
oano new smoking jacket smells Hinged cat.
oone men are IN the cellar hitting hy bands Of his
fes holiday cigars aboriously upon aubst;-
eu'es ana meoltaune upon the rubber try.
Some girls are wondering whethen be a.vs
her that ring he considered that Chm present
Some neghbors wishing that W;l. n,;oh+
wax II, strength as ne can MT mat nem quite hard
enough yet to cave in the head of it.
Some little maids know more than ia about H..
''e''ai economy u oo.s ana wooiiy and indulge
Everybody is glad that Christmas i. and r,;,b+1,
thankful that it comes but once wear
The Ordway new era., 1912-12-27
Gone After Parker

Sheriff Humiston received word
Wednesday OF the arrest at Alton,
Okla, OF Frank Parker. who left Ord
way over a year ago after forging sew
eral checks while 10 the employ OF the
English Lumber company. He has
escaped the officers OF the law all this
time but was indiscreet In deciding to
spend Christmas with his mother. in
whose home he was captured. sheriff
Humiston is now en- route home with
his prisoner.
The Ordway new era., 1912-12-27
Open House

The commissioners OF Pueblo cOun.
ty have sent word that they will keep
open house from to 8 p. N. on Janu'
ary In the magnificent new court
house in Pueblo and that n special In.
yitation Is extended to everybody In
Crowley county to be the guests OF the
upon that occasion. 1t
will be well worth the trip to inspect
this beautiful and costly new county
structure In SmOkytown.
The Ordway new era., 1912-12-27
The Big Candle

In the guessing contest on how long
the big candle In Martins window
would burn, p. D. FAIRIES won first
prize. guessing within eleven minutes
Of the correct time. and Mrs. J. J.
Burris secured second choice by guess.
ing within twelve minutes. Tue
actual time the candle repsj u tutu.
lies ~..-O7 '.os.rs-"o@T' ,ninutcs. Tile
prizes were very ham 1e. consii.I :
OF a crystal lamp and an electro.iet,S
The Ordway new era., 1912-12-27
Officers Elected

Ordway camp No. l0267. NJ. W. A.,
elected officers last night for the en-.
suing year, as follows: Consul. E. NJ.
Sypher: worthy advisor, c. G. Wool
dridge: banker, a. M. Ward: clerk, C.
NJ. Jackson; manager, three years,
Fred W. Rohl; two years, George f.
Herman; one year. william Worker;
escort, Dan Perrin; watchman. w. l..
Mills; sentry. Fred W. Rohl. After
the election banquet was served and
a general social time was had.
The Ordway new era., 1912-12-27
RichardS0n-R0th

John w. Richardson was over from
Olney Springs Friday and before re.
turning had 10 his possession the nec-
essary papers from the county clerks
Office to wed Miss Nellie A. Roth. al.
so Of Oluey Springs. They we're mar.
ried on Tuesday OF this week by Judge
Conard of that place. The bride is
the daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
Roth and is very popular young lady.
The groom is a son OF Mr.. and Mrs.
D. A. Richardson and is we'll spoken
of by all his acquainJances. They
will make their home In Olney Springs.
The New Era extends congratulations
and best wishes.
The Ordway new era., 1912-12-27
Christmas Day In
OrdwayQ Quiet One
Residents Mostly Stayed Home
and Indulged in Reunions
and Neighborly Visits

christmas dav in the capital OF the
b.hv county was a verv on,et Init none
tho lass a, oniov.h,e ev.nt. The
,vo.,h.r !, tho no,rn,,g was fair hut
la,or in tho dav strong. cold wind
mad. no,t,n, .ho,, tho straets a d,s.
.oreeah,s matter and for this reason
mast NJ onr neonle remained quietly
n, hom. n,r,.Lino ~ tho sumntnous
d,rnors snro,d m every hoard and
hob1;ny Measurable reunions with
,ho,- .. ,,;,,o. and ,riepds
Dcsnito the numerous ALLEGATIONS of
h,rd ,imes g,r, giving was an almost
.un,vorsa, custom and onr merchants
renort a trade beyond the average.
There 10 sometbinv about the human
.n,m., tb., seems tn vearn tn give
ond recoive y,,,s at ,h,s nar,,cular
....,o,, MN
seasou VI 'ue yea' anu JUG p.'
pie oiten s1rain 'he'f resources oe-
youu reasonaoie po'uo W 'n'"'se
The Ordway new era., 1912-12-27
Pleasant BANQUET

A most enjoyable occasion was the
banquet rendered last Saturday even.
lug at the Hotel Berendo by Mayor IL,
c. TicdcmaDn to the employees Of the
Tiedcmann Mercantile company. The
full force was present and enjoyed the
good things, both gastrOnomical and
social, that made the occasion one
long to be rene IN bercd by the particj.
pants The banquet itself was "uut
OF sight," both before the general at
tack commenced and afterward. Asa
lifting climax to the evening the host
was presented by the guests with a
handsome Royal Arch Mason watch
charm which he will undoubtedly
cherish as a token OF the good feeling
between employer and en-.
)luyes In this instance.
And don't write it "l912" Hey?
The Ordway new era., 1912-12-27
Indefinitely Postponed

The meeting which was to have
been held at Ordway tomorrow even.
ing to discuss the growing OF canta-
loupe and also seed breeding has
been definitely postponed because q
number Of other meetings have been
announced for that date and 1t Is not
certain that the same speakers can be
secured for a later date.
The Ordway new era., 1912-12-27
Christmas Weather

Christmas was ideal this year early
10 the day SO far as the weather was
concerned, but later In the day a cold
wind rendered outdoor locomotion
disagreeable and about Supper time
there was a slight snow furry. At
points between Colorado Springs and
Denver there were four inches of snow
to remind people OF Christmas.
The Ordway new era., 1912-12-27
Big Public Auction

Having decided to move to Oregon
will sell at public auction at the
Heinle farm, miles east OF Ordway
aud q miles west OF Sugar City, on
the main Ordway and Sugar City road,
SATURDAY. JANUARY 4, 1912,
beginning promptly At 10 o'clock, the
following described property. to-wit:
20 Head Horses and Colts-2 Black
Mares. In fOal. ! and 8 years old, VT.
400 and 1900 lbs. l SorreI Mare. Ia
foal, 8 years old. VT. 1850 lbs. l Srr.
rel Mare, syears old. VT. 1900 lbs. /
Brown Horse, . years old. VT. 1850 lbs.
Span Black Geldings. 3 years old,
VT. $500. Fillies, 2years old, com.
ing ;. VT. 1900 pounds each ! Year
ling Fillies. WI. about 900 pounds each.
Mare Colts, months old, VT $50
pounds each.
Cows-l Fresh Cow, 3 years old, ujv.
Ing 3 gallons milk per day. Cow, 5
years old. giving 1 gallons milk day.
Registered Jersey Bull. 3 years old.
Farming Machinery-3 Moving Ma.
chimes. one Mccormick and two Dane.
, Dump Rakes, nne Mccormick and
one Deering 3 Dane Bull Rakcs.
California Special Sulky Pillow, II inch.
Go Devil. Moline Wagon, 3f inch,
new one month ago Wagon, 3 inch.
New Single Buggy. Hay Rack.
Beet Bed. = sets Heavy Work Har-
ness, complete. l set Double Buggy
Harness. | set Single Harness. new.
The machinery listed is all In good
being practically new.
Household Goods-l China Closet.
Sewing Machine. ! Kitchen Cabi. {
net. ] Fancy Iron Bedstead, com. {
plete with mattresses and springs. .
Chairs. Dining Room Chairs.
Brussels Rug, 0xl2 | Ingram Rug.
,xl2 Many good carpets. 2GaSoline :
Stoves. / Heating Stove. Kitchen
Range, good one. Many articles not
listed here.
FREE LUNCH AT Noon
Terms Of Sale-All sums OF $40 aud
lnder, cash. On sums over $40 a cred
t OF nine months time will be given
n bankable notes bearing 10 per cent
interest from date OF sale. 5 per cent
iscount for cash when entitled to
redt No property to be removed
ntil terms Of sale are compiled with.
A. O. WICKsTRoM, Owner.
rye g. McNulty, Anctioneers. il
. Ed Downey, Clerk. ~
The Ordway new era., 1912-12-27
Masonic BANQUET

The Ordway Masonic lodge will give
a banquet in their temple tomorrow
evening and all visiting and sojourn-
Ing brethren and their wives are To-.
vited and urged to be present. The
object Of the banquet IL that all mem.
bers OF the order may become better
acquainted and TO cultivate "a broader
fraternal feeling. No one eligible
should fail to attend this affair.
The Ordway new era., 1912-12-27
Nocturnal Exercise

II is now up to the head OF the
household to do the floor walking
stunt In the early hours OF these win
ter mornings since he, the editor OF
this great indispensable weekly. was
presented Christmas morning with q
pair Of pajamas and II pair OF felt slip
pers by the better half. That's what
we call gift with a thought In it,.
The Ordway new era., 1912-12-27
Card of Thanks

l wish to thank the many loyal
friends who made 1t possible for me
to win the beautiful piano given away
by the Ordway Hardware and Furni.
ture company, as 1t was only their as
sistance which made my success q
possibility. Their kindness and gen.
erosity will never be forgotten. Yours
gratefully, Mrs. Stella Lester.
The Ordway new era., 1912-12-27
ordway Crowley Colorado, Friday
Matching Up

II would like" said the book agent,
ITO call your attention to a little work
l have here" "Yes?" replied the edi
tor, wearily. swell, let me call your
attention to whole lot OF work that
have here"
The Ordway new era., 1912-12-27
Ferree-Boucher

At the Methodist parsonage In this
city. on Thursday afternoon at $3.50
Roy Ferree and Miss Emma
Boucher. both OF Sugar City, were
Joined In the holy bonds OF wedlock
by Rev. o. f. Barker.
The Ordway new era., 1912-12-27
Why Continuous
Advertising Pays
Mail Order Business Supported
Largely by Constant and
Prodigal Publicity

We we're cOnversing with one of our
business men the other day and the
mail order proposition was brought up
during the conversation. The party
seemed to be at loss how to control
part OF his trade. We do not know
whether we can place any light on the
subject or not, but his remark brings
to us the fact that people do not trade
with the mail order houses because
they do not like the home merchant
1t Is because they think they are get
ting things cheaper from the mail
order houses than they can from the
merchant. They get this thought
from the hundreds OF columns Of ad-
vertisiDK matter that Is sent them
month after month. Remove this
thought from the minds Of the people
and you have the mail order problem
solved to a large extent. There IL con-
siderable talk about the mail order
houses taking" the people by filling
orders with inferior goods. In many
cases this IL true, but generally peo-
pie get what they send for. They
could not do business otherwise. The
mail order house hustles for trade and
is everlasIingly at IL. No merchant
who opens his doors in the morning
and waits for the trade to come to
him can expect to compete with the
mail order house which Is continually
inviting the trade to deal with him
through illustrated catalogues and
various other methods of Advertising
Systematic advertising along the III
as followed by these houses In
large cities Is what is needed In tY =
country towns today. Not necess
ly on as broad a plan ,Nt the coy
merchant must not Idlsan cppO
y To let the people know tn
'-fnts their ous,ness and can psl a
,l.:.sc rs cheap axthe
The Ordway new era., 1912-12-27

Miss Hattie Broadbent came down
from Hutchkiss to spend part o, her
vacation with home folks. She says
the remainder OF the week, which
amounted to four days, was spent 60
Ing and coming.
The Ordway new era., 1912-12-27

@. Roberts and family and Mrs.
!. Roberts spent Christmas with
enith l;nberts at Rocky Ford.
The Ordway new era., 1912-12-27
MasOns Install

Monday evening Ordway lodge No.
1876. A. F. and A. NJ. held the last
meeting for 1912. The Installation Of
icers for the ensuing year took ,'sce
a. his meeting, the new otsc a.'nT..., rs.
iuR: Il. ri. Th,,noAs. wos -" ~.
The Ordway new era., 1912-12-27

/. Stanley and wife drove to
lnola Tuesday to spend Christ.
ith Mr.. Stanley's brother and
The Ordway new era., 1912-12-27

G. L. Cremer, formerly Missouri Pa.
citic agent at this place. has been
transferred from McCracken to Hea.
ley, Kan, and has ordered the New
Era sent to him at that address.
The Ordway new era., 1912-12-27

Mr.. and Mrs. Walter S. Steen
tertained Mr.. Stems parents Chrl
mas day.
The Ordway new era., 1912-12-27
pie ecNs,

get them noyw.sSS When yBu 81 :.
ceed In con sincing them that shsy
can do as well on better by tracing
with you. you will then have the mail
order houses OF the run. Washington
Register.
The Ordway new era., 1912-12-27
Everett Kemp Jan. II

The next attraction 10 the Ord way
lyceum course will be DR.. Everett
Kemp. who will appear at the opera
house on Tuesday evening. January II.
DR.. Kemp has high reputation as q
nonnloeist. reader and entertainer
and many Of his press notices from
the leading papers OF the country de-
clare him to he the peer OF any man
now before the public In his chosen
line OF entertainment. Reserved seats
may be secured at Edgar Bros drug
store. 1t is well also to announce that
the sale of season tickets has hardly
been up to expectations and all who
desire for Ordway a representative ly-
ceum course are urged to see the com
mittee and get a ticket for the re.
mainder OF the season without delay.
Miss Belle Gallavan returned Friday
from a months visit In Denver and Ia
again on duty behind the counters Of
the Gallavan store.
The Ordway new era., 1912-12-27
Only 363 Days toIChristmas---Sl
The Christmas tory Awards Made

The awards in the N Era Story Competition
made Christmas day. th ldges being Mrs. M. E. Bashor
Attorney c. c. Wooldnd3 and Judge J. Mack Mills who
have the thanks of the for their efficient discharge
of the gratuitous duties posed upon them
The prizes awa} ~ follows:
First---"The ChristmsIf wins" by Mrs. ]. H. Weldon
$500 in gold. II
Second---"The Qyeetchrstmas Parcel" by Mrs. A.
k.Fye. $500 in cash.
Third--"Making Oth4 Happy" by Mrs. A. R. Boul-
din. Two-year subscrp(n to the New Era.
Fourth--"The Storm knnd Traveller" by Miss May
Weldon. One-year subs}pio- to the Nc# Era.
The story entitled "As1 ertunaee NJ ariage Mrs.
The Ordway new era., 1912-12-27

rtin IIaSstedt spent Christmas
friends at Arlington.
The Ordway new era., 1912-12-27
Some Short Bits Of II and Personal News

Mrs. O. E. TudvmIam Erwin is s,owv
day evening Springs "a --- 80, p~
The Ordway new era., 1912-12-27

The cash prizes will Hid at NV time rr,nn .,nn;-
cauon ot the successful cftants the New fa office
and the subscriptions inferred TO the credit Of etbe,
the contestants or anyone may designate.
The stories will be fojn pages and 10 and ,v;ll
well repay readng.i Thd dories demonstrate the fact
that the story writing git herent in Crowley county
people and that we do NO L to 90 awav from home
to secure entertaining readnatter
The Ordway new era., 1912-12-27

And don't write it "l912." Hey?
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-24

Then | rolled rapidly
down the slope toward
the ferocious beast. With
a whine of CONSERVATION
he fell over upon his back
and tremblcd violently,
for he feared me.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-09-03
TEACHERS b
TO HOLD INSTITU'

Teachers Institutes for the teaeI
of the Jordan district will be held
Sandy today. Wednesday, Thursday
Friday. Interesting and beneficial
grammes for the four days have
prepared, The exercises today
start with the singing OF old fayo
songs under the direction of Star
Johnson, at 9 o clock this forsno
This will be followed by Il lecture
socialized language and literature.
Prof. Howard r. briggs of the I
versity of Utah. Playground act
ties will take up the timo from 10
to l0:45 o'clock in the forenoon. q
will be under the direction of y
Clara Hosmer. Miss Katherine yen
sen, Mrs. Ella j. Pile and Supe
tendcnt Orson Ryan. Prof briggs
then lecture on live language wofk
all grades. AT ] o o'clock in ths|
ternoon DR.. Joseph Peterson will
ture on some important facts relat
to mental growth. There will then
some more playground activities
then another lecture by DR.. Peter
Miss Mae O'Neill of the Midvale SCI
viii sing several solos during
course of the programme
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-09-03
Ball Closes Day.

The evening was spent at the motor
races and at the dance hall at Wan
damere. The annual grand ball Of
labor began shortly after s o'clock,
The committees having charge of the
uay s programme were as follows:
Trausportaiion--A. E. Harvey, y. d.
Castle, William Hazcgrove. II. r. I.iysey
and NJ. G. Howard.
Finance. p. Wick. William Knerr,
Thomas Chambers. a. c. WILDER and L.
j. Mcdonald
spor,s-A. F.. Harvey, A. Smithen. T..
Robinson: A. NJ. Scott, L. w Winter and
A. Il. Kelsey.
Music-B. J.. Wilson. G. o. Jacobs, w.
j. Sullivan. j. A. Jensen and r. Travis.
Parade--Al Sprague, L. A. Olsen, J. n.
Fltzsimmons, 7, G. Riddle and George
Chlds.
Badges. Z. Munscy. Jake RinghoItz.
j. I. Watts and Carl Ostby
Feceptlon-Tony Wcssler A McSwajn.
G. E. Thurston, II. NJ. Borguuist, r.
Quinn and Il. stirrat
Label-George Ames. A. NJ. Scott and
l.. Brodlc.
The five divisions Of the parade were
under the direct charge OF the following
aides: W. M. knerr. 4. T.. Harvey
William HaHeIgrovc, i. j. Watson. " r
Mcdonald and {. II. Baldwin.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-09-03
HIGH SCHOOL WILL
OPEN DOORS TODAY

contrary to statement made Setur-
Gay. inc salt Lake high school will open
Tor regular work today. The rerlstra fjon
ot % pupils however. Will go on as usual
me II, me main 9nlce. IT is desirable that
sloie; as delay in this means more work
,Er she teachers, who have to reorganize
dents. "e SUI
There are at present about 900 n,,pJls
registered md that many more arc ex-
@peeted @ TO to-, enter before the end OF the
week. Miss Elsie Ward. for two years
In charge OF the gymnasium girls bas
resigned. She will De rucce sded by Miss
Chnrlotte stuart. The bugles will sound
assembly at sos this morning. wbep III
studen,s WI report as follows: Seniors.
room .; junior girls, room 10. bows. room
-, sophomores, assembly /: freshmen.
gym assembly, The commercial classes
VIII meet In the linton building tbs
seniors and juniors going TO room ~
10 room Sc. '"''e"
Many OF last years junior class will
ettend the university preparatory school
with the hope Of making up enough ,vorL
70 entor the university next fall.