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Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1912-11-29
COMMENDABLE ACTION

The unaninity with which the progressive element of
the Republican party are supporting Henry Rines as
candidate speaker is most commendable
At the conference in Minneapolis last week. attend
ed by 80 Republican members. Messrs. Rines Nolan,
Homberg Oftshun, Johnson and Frankson all expressed
their desire the house organized by the progressive
element and further Foped that division the
sive ranks would work to defeat this Each expressed
his willingness to subordinate his personal desire to be
speaker to the good and withdraw if the majority
of the members thought that else avail
able.
How sincere each in his declaration is testi-
fled by the way these have gone work for Rnes
since Rines decided the most likely candidate
further commendable thing about the outcome of
the conference that Mr.. Rnes did not find it
sary to pledge committee appointments for sup
port The progressves supporting Rnes because he
is progressive and because he has bartered away
committee places. If elected he will have free hand
to appoint the committees the abilities of the various
A
members and the best interests of the state dictate.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1912-11-29

The leaders of the Progressive party in Minnesota
held meeting and banquet in st. Paul last week and
decided to continue organization in this state
party distinct from the Republican party There is big
difference between the Progressive party and the progress
sve Republicans. The former would quit both of the old
parties while the latter still loyal to the Republican
pary-n claim that they the Republican party
more truly than the conservative element which, has
fastened itself upon the Republican party during the
it has been in power The candidate of the Progressive
party-Roosevelt--carried this state but if anything
stands out clear from the election returns it is that mis-
following in this state largely personal for of the
11O. 900 voters who voted for Roosevelt only 10000
voted for Collins the gubernatoral candidate of the Pro
party The 600 voters who voted for Roose
Welt and for Collins not third party but
gard themselves just good Republicans They
will expect to take part the Republican primary next
election and they voted for majority of the Republic
can candidates. there why they should not
The "progressive party in Minnesota convenient
means for the voters for Roosevelt and that's
about all there to it. AS separate and distinct party
exists only in the purposes of few who have not
been able the political recognition they desired
within the Republican party.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1912-11-29
The Editors Honor Themselves.

The Seventh District Editorial Association honored
itself by electing Gunnar B. Bjornson president
He tpyifes the best there is in country journalism
His editorials are filled with human interest They are
prose poems lay sermons. songs from great, strong
heart He breaches from larger pulpit than any of
the cloth his editorials furnish Sunday inspiration
hundred editors through them to hundred thousand
readers Gunnar Bornson combines with his poetic nature
the plain hard of the country folk When he looks
to the he does forget the ground underfoo He
is artist economist mixture The artist tempers
the harshness of economy economist gives practical
application to art.
This bighearted, bigbrained of Iceland has be.
come towering figure in Minnesota journalism We
peat in honorng him the editors of the Seventh District
have honored til emseIyes more.--Dawson Sentinel.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1912-11-29

learned man says the reason why blessed
with perfect weather, mild and delightful, that the
of the Japanese been headed towards
the of the United States, by the San Fran
earthquake and volcanic explosions that
sank islands in the vicinity of Alaska These bonn
barments of the earhs interior have caused the earth
slightly change its position in the socaed north and south
line, and that the northwest may expect much milder
winters hereafter It is very pleasant dream. We hope
that no blizzard from Medicine Hat will be unknd enough
to wake up. If the earth wants to turn in bed
order the hot waters from Japan turned up this
why object?-St. Could Journal-Press.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1912-11-29

meeting. He says
because the average voter failed to vote either way
the real of many of the proposed amendments
failing at the recent election On all Of the amendments
there affirmative than negative votes but to
adopt amendment requires majority of all votes cast
the election The result of the late election empha
sizes the need of radical change from the present
system We believe it would be far better to vote
amendments at the general spring elections when there
would be fewer things divert the attention of voters
It would result in closer and general study of
proposed amendments and we believe the result would
be intelligent and truer expression of the wishes
of the people,
The town meeting day would seem to be an ideal time
to get the best expression these questions There is
not rush of farm work at that time and there is much
of inclination to talk things over than there
is at the general election.
The town meeting day might also be good time at
which to elect judges and other officers the partisan
ballot They would then be quite removed from the danger
of being the subject of partisan controversy Of
some method of making nominations would have to be
provided ..-s
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1912-11-29

The following reminder of the counties composing
the Seventh district sprung by Victor Lawson of the
Willmar Tribune at the recent meeting at Montevdeo.
"Grant that you Swift that you might Ira
Stevens County and throw Big Stone into Lac qui
Parle that you dared carry Redwood Chippewa you
shoulder thru Renville into Kandyohi that you
a Lincoln; Pope, or Lyon hunter still if you were
running country newspaper you should have to take
your Yellow Medicine. -
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1912-11-29

With the St. Cloud Journal Press say, "Give US
the short ballot Had the people only to look to the
governor lieutenant governor speaker of the house and
the justices of the supreme court for responsibility of
ernornment much of the rotenness in politics would be
put in cold storage. Then get the county officials
partisan ticket and give the bosses little chance to
make appeal to outgrown preudces -Royalton Ban
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1912-11-29

There is something both touching and noble in the
whole hearted fight of Christopher Easton secretary of
the state nttubecuosis society," for the stamping out
of the terrible consumption. Mr.. Easton is
victim of tuberculosis and does look for his
covery. He is spending his last yearsperhaps months
in grim fight not for himself, but to eradicate the
disease from the state of Minnesota Such the
true heroes -Wheelock's Weekly.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1912-11-29
AT THE TOWN MEETING

1 The editor of the Grant County Herald, in comment
ing the vote which the constitutional amendm
received at the general election proposes that these pro-
positions be submitted to the people at the annual
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1912-11-29
Advertising Rates-Display

Local notices, five cents per line.
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Lodge resolutions, S1.O0
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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1912-01-02
6. Victor Dittmeyer.

Mr.. c. Victor Dlttmeyer, prominent
citizen of Bolivar, died December 20,
aged 8 I years The deceased was secre-
tary of School Board for Harpers Ferry
District for four years and mavor of the
town for years, previously serving as
councilman. At the time of his dea' h he
was director of the Bank of II rpers
Ferry, member of the Democratic c ,uu-
ty Executive Committee and a member
of the harrisburg Council OF the
knights OF Columbus who had charge of
his funeral. His father and mother,
George aud Johannah Dittmyer aud the
following sisters and brothers survive:
Ida. Cassie and Stella DR.. Walter Z. and
Elmer Dittmeyer. The funeral took
place December 22 from ST. Peters
Church. Harpers Ferry, conducted by
Father Lynch assisted by Rev. !. E, Col.
Inns, of Roanoke, Va. former pastor.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1912-01-02
Mrs .Iuiia A. Johnson

Mrs. Julia A Johnson, a well-known
resident of Charles Town, died suddenly
Tuesday morning of appoplexy. aged IS
years. The deceased was born in Incli-
annapolis Ind. ON February II. y ..
She was the consort oi Charles johnson.
former county official. and leading
merchant of Harpers Ferry. and daugiit
er William Wernwag, who was al the
time of her birth quartermaster-gener
of the Governor of Indiana. The FAM.
ly Bible printed IN 1880 and containing
the "Apocrapha and in 1t record of
births deaths and marriages in her fam
lily, which has been kept from 1886 20 the
date of her death, shows that her mother
was before marriage Julia Ann Withers.
of Germantown, Pa, and she was a
granddaue liter of John Dubois, Colonel
of the 10th Pennsylvania Rifles in the
Revolutionary War. BY her mothers
second marriage to Randolph Littlejohn
she was a niece of Bishop Little john
of the Protestant Episcopal church. of
which church she was CONSTANT mem
Der. Mrs. Johnson was a graduate of
Barleywood, in those days famous
girls school near Baltimore, Md. Less
than two months previous TO her death
the deceased visited her old home at
Harpers Ferry and selected the spot
where she wanted to be buried-between
her husband and son Lee. Whilst on the
Cemetery hill and taking in the magnifi-
cent view from there, she passIonately
remarked 30, Island ofVirginius once
so beautiful. o, hills and valleys, noun
tains and rivers never day in thirty
years that have lived away from you.
have you been absent from my thoughts. "
She leaves one brother, WilliamsB Wern.
wag. of Roanoke, Va. and three sons,
Charles A. Johnson, Clerk of the County
Court, and James A. Woodville Johnson,
of This place. and Virginius w. Johnson,
of Chicago. She leaves a large number
of relatives in the county by her mar
riage, and host of friends here and in
Harpers Ferry, in which place she spent
most of her childhood days Funeral
services were held at the home of her
son, County Clerk Charles A. Johnson,
Oh Thursday morning, conduct, by
Rev. !, S. Altriend, after which the body
was taken to Harpers Ferry and laid
away beside her loved ones in Harper
Cemetery. the older male residents of
Harpers Ferry acting as pallbearers.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1912-01-02
Children Cry
FOR FLETCHER'S
CASTO RIA
StOneWalI Jackson Calendar

Stonewall Jackson Chapter No. 1888
of the U. d. c. is epdeavoring to raise
funds IN order to erect monument to
the memory of Stonewall Jackson in his
birthplace, Clarksburg, West Virginia.
We are issuing Calendar 7xIo consisting
of four leaves besides the cover, with
two portraits of General Jackson, a
picture of his birthplace here in Clarks-
burg, another of his uncle's houce in the
country where he lived after his mother s
death, until he entered West Point. 1t
will make beautiful and artistic Christ
mas present, as well as a charming sou.
venir for all admirers of this great soldier.
Feeling that this is an object in which all
Southerners will be interested. we are
asking you to order one or more of these
Calendars to be placed on exhibition,
and to further the sale by any means in
YOUR power.
The Calendars will only cost fifty cents,
and ordsrs should be addressed to.
MRS. GEORGE c. STONE,
Pres. Stonewall Jackson Chapter
No. 1898, P. o. Box GA,
Clarksburg, w. Va.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1912-01-02
Ailen 2nberts.

Mss Leua Ne'sen Roberts, daughter
Of Mr. and Mrs. B. G. Roberts, of Swim
ley, Clarke county, We, was married
"Wednesday afternoon at s O'Clock to Mr..
William Aliiloa Alter, OF Rippon, Jefssr
son county Ia Tie Presbyterian church
at Stones Chapel Tie officiating clergy
man was Rev. Samuel K. Phillips, of
Berfyvile. Va. The church was deco
rated with palms and ferns. The bride
entered Inc church Nth her father as
II lss Regina Kimme. played the Men
delssonn wedding mach. They were met
at the alter by the br,degroom and his
best man, Bir. JOHN Allen, of Rippon.
The bride was given away by her father.
She was atlired % handsome gown of
majesty satin with fringe and crystal
trimmings, and wore tulle veil fastened
with orange blossoms and carried a
shower borcret Of BRIDE roses and lilies
of the valley. The attendants included
Miss Ethel Alien. sister of the groom, as
maid OF honor, who ore dress of pale
PINK satin vsiied with chiffon and crystal
trimmings aud carried pink roses. The
bridesmaids 3iss Grace Whitmore, OF
Bunker Hill, aud Miss Ethel Roberts. of
Middleway, wore white satin aud
mafquisette, vita d-wdrop trimmings
and carrying PINK carnations. The
ushers were Mr.. william Roberts, broth
er of The bride, and tessrs. A, e. Wat
son, c. E. ALICE and ?. r. Shepherd of
Martinsburg q rsc- ption followed at
the home Of tae bride parents, and later
Mr.. and Mrs Alien It on a bridal trip.
On their retura Nii. he at home at Rip
pom Lodge RPpon,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1912-01-02
Sunday school entertainments.

The various Sunday Schools had en-
joyable entertainments AT the Christmas
season.
On account OF rain. the Beulah Sunday
School did not mold their entertainment
on Friday night week. as advertised. but
on CHRISTMAS night, with a full honse,
and it was enjoyed by all
In spite of the heavy showers, ST.
Johns Sunday School at Rippon had
their Christmas tree Tuesday evening.
All reported having delightful time.
The Methodist Sunday School had in
teresting exercises. with music and re-
marks by Rev. J, c. Hawks. followed by
a distribution of prizes. candies and
fruit. Tuesday evening.
The Episcopal Sunday School had
their usual pretty Christmas offering ser
vice on Sunday afternoon before Christ
mas, and on Wednesday evening en-
joyed beautiful tableaux in the Parish
House.
thePresbyterian entertainment. in con-
sequence of the recent death of Rev. Dr
A. { Hopkins, was not elaborate An.
propriate remai ks.were made bv Suner-
intendent Wright Denny, and there was
singing and distribution of prizes can
dies and oranges,
The children of St. Johns SUNDAY
School gave Mother Goose and Santa
Claus reception in the Rippon hall on
Thursday evening.
The Baptist Sunday School ALWAYS has
something good. and on Friday evening
they had fine entertainment, which all
heaatily enjoyed.
The Christmas exercises at ST. James
Catholic church consisted of recitations
and Christmas songs. Mrs H c. Getz-
endanner. presiding at the organ. After
Father Lynch's short address. the beauti-
tul duet from Verdi. "Hark! What mean
those Heavenly Voices was sung by
Mrs. H. c, Getzendanner and Miss Lii
liam w. DInkle, who assisted in all the
music during the evening. Then came
the distributing of gifts. PRICES. &c, Mrs.
Getzendanner and Miss Dinkle were al |
so presented with gifts which they high.
lv appreciated.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1912-01-02

l.. B. Prince, Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad detective, of Martinsburg, ard
S, G. Galloway, Norfolk and Western
detective. of Blueiield, were found guilty
last Tuesday, after a 8 days trial before
Justice T. c. Green. OF making illegal
arrests at Shenandoah Junction some
weeks ago. The cases were appealed,
Prosecuting Attorney Geo. d. Moore
and Attorney Geo. M. Beltzhoover, IT,.
represented the State. and Col. Forrest
W. Brown and Hon. Marshall McCor-
mack the defendant.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1912-01-02
Sunshine Words from a Boyhood
Friend.

Ruxton. Nd. Dec ~, 1917.
Dear George Thank you for pub
lisling that notice of the Old Man from
the Presbyterian.
God bless everybody IN bonneville this
Christmastide,
open the year at Fall River, Mass.
for two weeks meeting. Then will
work in the east awhile. Be in Balti
more early in March, aud go south Marcel
IS.
May your shadow never grow less
ARTHUR w. HAWKS.
Enclosed with this note came lifelike
picture of the evangelist. with the fol
loving cherry couplet attached:
A Merry Christmas. a bl SIS, d New Year
A pocket full o money and heart full
% cheer.
SUNSHINE.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1912-01-02
MiscI1ance 81 Wedding.

Ispecis to the Pbla lelphia Record
Chester. Pa, Dece n,ber 20. Daisy NJ.
Lewis. OF Charles own, w. Va, stop
ped off in this city tsi, morning to meet
her fance, Charles &, Taylor, of Bridge
port, Conn, cHd be u stred at noon at
the home OF her uac'e Albert R. Man
uel Miss Lewis. however, was disap-
pointed 10 fad bal the man of her
choice had not arrived. After waiting
anxiously fol lhree ho'.rs the prospective
bride received a te.eg1 am from Taylor,
telling her to proceed to Jersey City,
where he was delayed through force of
unforeseen clrcurcume and further
inforRnng her that b. had arranged for
the marriage to tax place IN that city
tonight. Miss Llw left on the next
train for jersey CiA.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1912-01-02
500 Reward s,oo.

The readers of this paper viii be pleased to
learn that there is at least one dreaded disease
that science has been abbot cure ia all stages
and that is Catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure is
the only ositiye cure known to the medical
fraternity. Catarrh being constitutional dis
ease requires constitutional treatment Halle
CatarrhCurc is taken internally acting directly
1pou the blood and mucous surfaces Of the sye-
tenn. thereby destroying the foundation Of the
disease. aud giving the patient strength by
building up. the constitution and assisting
nature IN doing it's work. TIE prorrietocs have
SO much faith IN its curative powers that they
offer One Hundred Dollars for any case that It
fails to cure. Send for liss Of Testimonials.
Address T. J. CHENEY % Co., Toledo, o.
Sole by Dfuggisfs 75c.
Halls Family Pills are tt. best.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1912-01-02
Mrs. Albert r. Davis

Mrs. Mary E. Davis. wife of former
Sheriff Albert F. Davis. died at her resi-
dence at Summit Point on Saturday
morning last, aged II years. The de
ceased was an estimable woman in all
the relations of life. She was before
marriage a Miss Harris, and is survived
by her husband. two sons. DR.. F. A.
Davis, of Summit Point, and DR. +. ID.
Davis, of HsrrIsonburg. Va. and two
daughters, Mrs. Eugene rimberlske and
Miss Matte Davis OF this county. Fun
eral services were held at her late resi-
dence on Sundey afternoon, conducted
by Rev. A. Willis, after which inter
ment was made in Edge Hill Cemetery
at this d ace
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1912-01-02

Some Of the coffee sold roasted and
ground causes complaint. Most OF it
can be improved little. Trouble
seems to be that it is not roasted
enough and needs another touch OF
IRE. You know the less it is roasted
the more 1t weighs. Put couple Of
tablespoonfuls In a seamless agate
quart stewpan or cup and set it on
the stove. gas or blue flame and
shake it while it gets another scant
parching, never letting 1t get hot
enough to smoke or scorch. Set It
aside till it gets cold and then pour
on the water and finish up in the reg
uiar way.-Eew York Press.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1912-01-02
The Confederate N.ter..n

This popular periodical. representing
officially all of the general Confederate
organizations. and which is the most ex.
traordinarily commended publication N
existence. seeks increased circulation in
this section. Subscriptions viii be re-
ceived al this Office at 81 90, or we will
club the VETERAN and the SPIRIT OF IEF-
FERsoN one year for 3I.75. cash in adj
vance, Copies will be sent ssee occa-
sionallY 10 veterans who caa't pay. upon
request OF their FRIENDS. Address S A
Cunningham. Nashville Tenn.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1912-01-02
Farmers Institute pregr nm :.


The p, ogrsmmes for the Farmers In
stitutes to be held at Rlppon and Slen-
andoah Junction next week:
RIPPoN HALL.
January S. 1912
10 m-Prayer, Rev Eutsler
Presidents address, B Huyett
Response. n C Thomas
Organic Matter aud Tilage, w d linn.
Discussion.
Thomas.
Discussion.
Recitation. Miss Ruth Huyett
Appointment of Committees.
Question box, conducted by Daniel Hef-
lebower.
Better Farming, L G Stuhl.
Discussion.
Pastures and Meadows, W d Zinn.
Discussion.
Adjournment.
January 9. 1912.
m-Some Problems Soil Fertile RS,
Thomas.
Discussion.
Animal Nutrition, w d linn
Discussion.
Experiment Station.
Discussion.
Reports of Committees.
Election of Officers.
Corn Improvement, DIR OBJ Benson, Wash
ington.
Discussion.
Addr, So, W D linn.
Time, Chance and the Farmer. ii G
Thomas.
Adjournment.
SHENANDOAH JUNCTION,
January 10. 1912.
Address of Welcome. Pres't E r Taylor.
Response, NJ Thomas.
Lguminious crops W d linn.
Discussion.
Commercial Fertilizers. NJ C Thomas,
Discussion.
Noon,
Appointment of Committees.
Permanent Pastures, w, D linn.
Discussion.
Corn Cuba, o B Benson.
Problems in soil fertility, Al c Thomas.
Discussion
jefferson County Road Problem, W
Mcdonald.
January IL. 1912.
Prayer.
Pastures and Meadows, w D linn.
Discussion.
Live Stock Farmer. NJ G Thomas.
Discussion.
Noon
Animal Nutrition, w ID linn.
Discussion.
Recitation, Miss Porterfeld.
Reports of Committees
Election of Officers.
Beautifying the Home Grounds, F 81 La
Bsnnon.
Time, Chance and the Farmer, NJ
Thomas
II L ID -, 1, a
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1912-01-02
Death of r1r. Armentrout's Sister.

The Harrisonburg (Va.) Daily News
OF December ] gives a prominent and
extended notice Of the death of Mrs Har-
vey Liskey of that vicinity. sister of
Mr.. Geo. w. Armentrout of this place.
from which We take the following ex-
tract.
Mrs. Margaret Liskey, widow of Har-
vey Liskey. died yesterday morning be-
tween IL and O'Clock. at the old Liskey
home place, about one and one-half miles
west of Harrisonburg on the Rawley
Springs pike, where she had resided for
hfty years Her two single daughters,
Misses Virginia and Mary made their
home with her. Sire had been in her
usual heath and her fatal illness lasted
only about fifteen minutes. Mrs, Liskey
was the daus hter of Mr.. and Mrs Phillip
and Margaret Armentrout and was born
on Smith S Greek. in September, 1922,
making her So years old She was a
consistent member Of the Cooks Creek
Presbyterian church for number of
years. She was a woman of beautiful
character, loved by all WHO knew her
She leaves one brother, George w. Ar
mentrout, CT Charles Town, w. Va,
aud six children; John w. Liskey, J.
Newton Liskey, Miss Virginia Liskey,
Miss Mary Bell Liskey. Mrs ! G. Line
weaver and Mrs. A. N Lineweaver, all
OF Rockingham county. She also leaves
twentyone grand children and fourteen
great-grapd children, Her Youngest
child has alre ady passed his flttieth BIRTH
day and all her grandchildren are
grown.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1912-01-02

The recently issued publication en-
titled Military Operations in Jefferson
COUNTY, g.tten cut by the Jefferson
County Camp, U c ". will be sold, at
IS cents per copy, by H. T. Mllev. Sum
init Point; W. 6, Bates, Middlewav; E.
c. Watson, Leetown; John P Kearfott,
Kearneysville; James w. McGarry, Shen-
andoah Junction; Frank Nicho's, Hall
town; {. r. Wentzeli, Harpers Ferry;
William Wilt, R,ppon; Geo. II. Hagley,
Charles Town.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1912-01-02
Didn't Hi Him

John Wesley had a reputation for
cneerfulness In his Journal he writes:
! preached in Halifax to civil.
senseIess congregation. Three or four
gentlemen put me in mind OF the hon.
est man at London who was SO gay
ana unconcerned while DR.. Sherlock
was preaching concerning the day Of
Judgment. One asked. DO you not
hear what the doctor saysY He ar
swered, Yes. but am not of his
parish"