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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-07-25

The fact that Nan Corrigan, a pref
ty newsgirl, is to marry a very rich
man is further proof of the power OF
the press.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-07-25

China is still in the market for
money but is more particular than she
used to be from whom she borrows 1t.
China is becoming civilized.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-07-25

was the first and only president
that rigidly enforced the antitrust
law-The Bull Moose candidate.
Quit your iaughin', you plain peo-l
pie!
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-07-25

A noted poet is reported as dead OF
Indigestion. Ever has 1t been difficult
to harmonic the muse and the bread
basket.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-07-25

An exchange informs us that there
are 11,463 practicing lawyers in New
York. No wonder that wicked city is
visited by frequent crime waves.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-07-25
MISSOURI

StiIl, the short weight ice dealer Is
mot as universal a ono he was.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-07-25

In the weather line the year con-
ttnues to show a disposition to go to
extremes more interesting than popu-
lar.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-07-25

Mary had a little lamb. and now
that the price has dropped a little. she
can have a little more.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-07-25
Cow Dragged Woman to Death.

gov Dragged WUHldH 70 DedtH'
Washington, Pa.-Mrs. Ida limerick,
young wife Of a wealthy oil operator,
was dragged to death by a COW, which
she had attempted TO lead.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-07-25

Absolute divorce and the custody
of the dog" is the way an eastern
decree reads.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-07-25

A woman looks under the bed for a
man, while a man looks around to see
II he can find a photograph.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-07-25

More than 81, 1000, 900 cigarettes are
smoked each day in the United States.
Would not that stain your fingers?
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-07-25
The Prince of Wales is Of legal age.
but has not been given a night key.

Philadelphia is to have a 81 story
hotel. 1t is trying to keep step with
New York.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-04-29
They ArbItrated

Just back from trip to the ould
dart Owen Murphy is responsible for
this: A Dublin man, great admirer
OF Andrew Carnegie, came upon two
youths in Dublin back street fight.
ing. He pushed through the crowd
and persuaded the combatants to
desist Let me beg of you, my
good fellows earnestly besought the
peacemaker. ito settle your dispute
by arbitration. Each OF you choose
half n dozen friends to arbitrate &"
"Hurrah! yelled the crowd. DO
as the gentleman ses. bhoys." Hav.
ing seen the twelve arbitrator sci.
ected to the satisfaction OF both sides
the man of peace went on his way
rejoicing in the thought of having
once again prevailed upon brute force
to yield to peaceful agreement. Half
an hour later he returned that way
and was Mortified to find the whole
street fighting. while in the distance
police whistles could be heard blow.
ing and constables seen rushing 10
the spot from all quarters. Good
gracious! What is the matter now?'
asked the peacemaker Sure. sorr. ~
was the reply, they're arbitratingl"
New York Evening Sun.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-04-29
"Clarence V. I. Richeson. .
"PillOw Fight" in othelIo

h. II. Sothern, the actor, says that
laugh in the wrong place strikes
chill to an actors heart. Some
times" he continued, 1T works hav.
oc, as the following incident will in
dictate: A stock company was play
ing 'Othello at Lima, Ohio. AT the
point in the fifth act where Othello
cries, II is too late' and smothers
Desdemona with a pillow, burst of
convulsiye laughter pealed from the
gallery Othello at first paid no at
tention to the disturbance and went
on with his lines-'Not dead; not vet
quite dead!'-when another and
more uproarious guffaw, coupled with
the contagious glggling of hundred
women. caused him to arise in real
rage and call for the curtain. Next
morning, while the leading man was
at breakfast the meek waitress who
brought his dishes whispered apollo
getically Perhaps / am to blame for
the trouble at the play last night, sir.
How Is thatgthe actor inquired. with
a trown for he had just finished read
ing the local press notices. lin
awfully sorry. sir she replied, but
really ! couldn't help laughing. II
there's anything that tlckles me t..
a pillow fight. Cosmopolitan Mag
azine.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-04-29
He Ratified Dickens.

When Charles Dickens was in Wash
ington he met one morning on the
steps Of the capitol young congress
man from Tennessee whom the great
novelist had offended by his boorish-
ness. That morning Dickens was in
great good humor and full of talk. IL
have" said he, found an almost exact
counterpart Of Little Nell" Little Nell
who?' queried the Tennesseean. Dick
ems looked him over from head to foot
and from foot to head before be snort
ed out. my Little Nell" "0h," said
the Tennesseean. II didn't know you
had your daughter with you ~ am
speaking of the Little Nell Of my dc.
ton. SIR retorted Dickens, flushing.
"oh." said the imperturbable Tennes-
seean. you write novels, do youi
Don't you consider that rather trining
occupation for grownup MANI"
Dickens snorted like a quarter horse
and hurried down the avenue
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-04-29
Mean. What She said.

A Columbia professor rebuked tue
hidebound grammarian at studio tea
In New York with q story.
"a lady," he said, had rather dis
sipated husband. and one evening she
said to a friend:
"'I wish | knew where George wasr
'The friend. professors wife. said
primly.
at presume, dear, you mean you
wish you knew where he Isl?
"'No. don't said the lady. 4 know
where he is. BE is upstairs in bed
with bloodshot eyes and terrific head
ache. want to know where he vast"
Washington Star.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-04-29
See Panama Now

American genius. capacity and in
dustry have made two continents
where but one existed before They
have wrought the greatest human
marvel of all time. The Panama Ca.
mar in separating the two Americas.
has made way for the unlnoatlon Of
the race of man 1t will lessen dis
tances. II will make nelghbors Of
people that have been far OF Every
American who can possibly do so
ought to see the canal within the next
year and before It's channel Is food
ed. The statement is made that,
since the present year opened, six
thousand American tourists have
ben In the canal zone. It Is n pity
that the number was not ten or TWEEN
~ times as great.
The government owns a line OF
steamships which ply between New
York aud Colono. 10 operates th,
railroad across the lsthmus OF Pana
ma, At the latter city Il has n fine
hotel for transient visitors. Il ha,
mot offered concessions OF fare moi
reduced excursion rates. The charg,
on the railroad Is Eve cents mile
At the hotel the minimum rate Il
FIVE dollars n day. These charges
are not inviting TO tourists. Summer
on the isthmus is less trying than 4
is In the north, and ifthe government
would offer Inducements many thous
ands of our people would be glad o
the opportunity to see the wonderful
work that their servants hav,
wrought-Judge.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-04-29
Standing In Her Shane

This happened when the tight and
hobbled skirt first came into fashion
In the national capital. A smartly-
dressed woman, who was right there
with the hobble, rang the bell of a
fashionable home in Connecticut av.
enue, and inquired for her friend, the
lady OF the house. Bridget new
servant took one look at her and
demanded Indignantly: Sure, an
where is your card7' The visitor
explained that she had forgotten her
cardoase, whereupon Bridget went 10
her mistress and announced that a
person wanted to see her. "who is
She, Bridget7" asked the mistress. ut
can't be no friend OF yours" said
Bridget. with disdaln. "Sure. an
she is standing out there In the street
In her shape. Popular Magazine.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-04-29
Cleaning Up Day

Or. Henry d. Holton. secretary and
executive officer of the state board
of health, announces that May 3 has
been designated as "oleaning-up day"
He makes the following statement.
Spring is with us The accumula-
tons of fifth and other unsanitary
in our streets and around
our dwellings,, which winter has kept
covered with its white mantle. rem
dering It innoxious by it's icy clasp,
will soon be a festtring mass; and
the breeding place OF noxious gases
and contributing source OF disease.
I'VE therefore appoint May Bird as
cleaning-up day On that day let all
householders and town or city ofiic-
ials attend to the task of cleaning up
the back yards in and around the
buildings; the streets and winter
dumping places. thus contributing to
make not only a more beautiful, but
a really better and more sanitary
Vermont
THE extending the duties OF ArboI
day for this purpose has the most
cordial approval of the governor.
Per order OF the State Board OF
Health"
Added TO the approval Of the gov
ernor is the approval OF every mar
and woman in the state who has Z
desire that the cities and villages pu
on their best clothes and make tina
most favorable impression that Ma
ture has decreed they can make
There is only one way that the sug
gestion might be bettered. and tina
is by having "cleaningup day" COM
Just as soon as possible and then b.
making every day cleaning.up day
DO it now, on May third, and ever.
day-St Adams Messenger
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-04-29
Beware of Ointments for
Catarrh That Contain Mercury

as mercury will surely destroy the sense
Of smell and completely derange the
the mucous surfaces Such articles should
never be used except or prescriptions
from repu bic physicians. as the damage
they will 10 H. ten fold 10 the good you
Catarrh Cure. manufactured by f. J.
Cheney & Co. Toledo o.. contains no
mercury. and Is taken internally acting
directly upon the blood and mucous sur
faces Of the system. In buying Halls
Catarrh Cure be F're you get the genu-
Inc II IS taken intern0llv and made in
Toledo OHIO by r J. Cheney & Co. Tes-
timonials free.
Sold by Druggists Price 75c per bottle.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-04-29

could get chance to say something,
"why. what is the meaning Of all thisi
l haven't proposed to send coal to you
up In Warren county"
mo, sir" replied the old gentleman,
rising from his chair, "but when I'm
asked a question, l always answer 1t,
II / can"
81 was not aware that l had put q
question to you" responded the coal
dealer, rather impatiently.
"Well, not directly, perhaps" an
swered the old gentleman. turning to
leave. 'but as l was passing by, on
my way downtown, saw sign you
had put out, asking, Why don't you
buy your coal from usT and thought
II you took the trouble TO put that out,
/ might as well take the trouble 10 step
In and explain. Good morningI"
And he went out. leaving the coal
dealer amazed and speechless.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-04-29

Mrs. Chas. Jackman, Merrill St.
Newburyport. Mass. credits her re-
covery to the use of Foley's Honey
and Tar Compound. She says. 81
used to have hemorrhages OF the
lungs and feared was going TO have
tuberculosis. took several bottles
Of Foley's Honey and Tar Compound
and today | am a well. strong wo-
man and have not a sign Of tubercu.
losis. always keep Foley's Honey
and Tar Compound in the house and
1t keeps the whole family free from
colds" Coles Pharmacy
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-04-29

Bear in mind that next Friday is
cleanup day and that it will make
the town cleaner, better apd health
Ter if everybody will take hold and
get rid of all rubbish and waste
around their premises. Not only
that which is visible should be re-
moved but 1t is just as important to
dispose of any waste in dark and
concealed places. for it is these that
are most likely TO breed disease. If
there are any places, drain ends and
manure heaps around that are breed
ing places for flies, sprinkle thor
oughly with a strong solution Of blue
vitriol. dissolved in water This will
prevent fly eggs deposited there from
Matching and every fly destroyed
early may prevent swarms of them
later In the summer.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-04-29
Entered at the Post-otfice, Bennington
VI. Dec. II, 1908, as second class
mall matter.
E. HOWE. Editor and pub'r
BENNINGTON, VT, APRIL %, 1911.

The name of new editor appears
in the Essex County Herald, publish
ed at Island Pond, G. c. Johnson The
Herald was established and publish
ed for nearly thirty years by w. H..
Bishop, who died nearly thirty years
ago, since which time it has been
conducted by Mrs. Bishop and her
son Mr.. Johnson, the new editor,
comes to a good town in one of the
best sections OF Vermont, and the
newspapers Of the state are extend
ing TO him a warm welcome.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-04-29
TRIED TO BE oBLIeINa.
The Old Gentleman Did HIS Best to
Make the Case Quite Clear.

The Old Gentleman Did His Best to
Make the Case Quite Clear.
A dear old gentleman. who visited
New York recently. has habit of TAX
ing things literally. and is so kind
hearted that he is always ready to fall
In with the wishes of other people,
even at trouble or Inconvenience TO
himself The day after his arrival In
the city be stepped into the office OF
large coal dealer and asked If the pro-
pr1etor was at home. Upon being
shown into the private Office of that
gentleman, he took a seat and began:
''You see, sir. live away up In War
rem county-200 or more miles from
here. Now, to ship coal 200 miles from
here would be mighty costly. 1t would
have to go over three roads-the New
York and Hudson River road. the Della
ware and Hudson and the Adirondack
road-unless sent 1t up by the boat.
which would mean loading and unload
ing and loading again. Besides, mostly
up there where live the folks burn
wood. though use some coal myself"
'But, dear me, what" said the as
tonished coal dealer, as soon as he
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-04-29

The Republican state committee
has voted to recommend the selection
of Earle S. Kinsley of Rutland, as
the Vermont member of the national
committee to succeed Hon. James
w. Brock of Montpelier, who wishes
to retire. No better selection could
be made. Mr.. Kinsley is young, ac-
tive and a hard worker. He is well
known in Bennington, as well as all
over the state, and will make in
every way a capable and creditable
member of the big campaign organi-
cation of the Republican party
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-04-29
wHlRLEo ABOUT SHAFT
Harvard Graduate Killed in South
Londonderry Mill

South Londonderry. April 27.-Rol-
and !. Lothrop OF Newtonville, Mass,
was fatally injured here yesterday af-
ternoon in a saw-mill of which he
was one of the owners Mr.. 10th
rop was evidently attempting to put
a belt on pulley, and his clothing
caught on the shaft. He was thrown
against projecting timbers and suffer
ed a severe injury on the head, in
ternal injuries and fracture of q
Les.
Mr. Lothrop was graduated from
Harvard college in 1909. He came
here recently to form a partnership
with Dr. B. f. MilIington to carry on
an extensive lumber business.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-04-29

Mrs. Mary Elkey, Rutland, VI,
tells how Foley Kidney Pills relieved
her OF intense pain. II suffered un.
told agony with kidney trouble and
pains in my back and my vision was
blurred with black specks. took
Foley Kidney Pills and the results
were quick and certain. My pains
LEFT. my vision cleared. and ! am we'll
again. | give credit for my return TO
health to Foley Kidney Pills" Coles
Pharmacy.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-04-29
STREET RAILWAY SOLD
Property Of St. Adams Company Auc-
toned for $4,000

st. Adams, April 27--The st. Al
bans Street Railway company's prop
erty in this city, st. Adams Town
and Swanton was sold at public auc-
ton this morning for $4,000 Walter
r. Dame of Clinton, Mass, represent
ing Massachusetts, capitalists, being
the purchaser. The property was
sold by order of the United States
district court, Sheriff George c. Hol-
mes being the auctioneer
Mr. Dame would not say what par
ties he was representing. but when
asked If he was representing the New
Haven interests he gave the impress
sion that he was not
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-04-29
AVIATION COMPANY ORGANIZED
School for Aviators May Be Opened
In This State

Montpelier, April 29-The Claw
SON Hamilton Aviation company of
Brattleboro has filed articles OF asso-
citation with the secretary OF the
state, having a capital stock Of $4,000
divided in so shares. The purpose
Of the company is to manufacture,
deal and sell areoplanes, firing mach
ines and all parts and accessories
thereof, also 10 acquire or grant IL
censes, give exhibitions or pormote
hem in any city or town in the coun-
try and to operate schools for the
instruction of aviators. The signers
are all Brattleboro men, George ID.
Wood, Ralph NJ. Peltier, A A. Mar
ion, Ira d. Spaulding and Neil ID.
Clawson.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-04-29
Willinn 10 Hahn.

Vice President sherman desires to
maintain order in the senate and fire.
quently Gals down the body In general
terms without singing out any particu-
lar man. II often happens that when
n dry and prosy speaker has the door a
group Of senators will begin telling
stories and make a great deal Of con.
fusion with their laughter. On one &C.
casion a group was listening to Senator
Taylor Of Tennessee, and the mirth was
rather uproarlous They paid no atten-
ton to the gave OF the vice president
nor TO the frowns Of the speaker
Finally Sherman sent note to the
group which read. III that fellow who
thinks he is making n speech is inter
fering with one OF Bob Taylor's stories
| shall call him TO order.'- washington
etas
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-04-29
RlcHesoN's APPEAL FOR LIFE
Letter Sent to Governor by Avis Lin
nell's Slayer, Made Public

Boston, April 29--The appeal CT
Clarence v r. Richeson the confess
ed murderer OF Avis Linnell that his
sentence Of death be committed to
Imprisonment for life was made pub
lie by Governor Foss Saturday The
appeal OF the condemned man fol
lows:
Boston, April 20. 1912
ITO His Excellency the Governor
and the Honorable Council:
Il respectfully request that the
sentence of death pronounced against
me by the superior court for the coun
ty Of Suffolk be committed to i'm
arisonment for life, and leave the
presentation of this request and the
reasons in support thereof with my
counsel.
Clarence V. T. Richeson."
Iticheson's counsel on Friday pre-.
sented their clients plea to the gov
ernor in the presence of District At
torney Joseph c. Pelletier, the pros
ecuting officer of Suffolk county. The
governor will announce later wheth
er he is to refer Richeson's petition
to the executive council for action.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-04-29
MULLIGAN 5 ROCHE
Adonted.

"These," said the author Of volume
of poems, are the children Of my
brain"
yes replied Miss Cayenne, "but
such large number of them are adopt
ed childrenw-Washing Star.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-04-29
Who Need. 20 Carry LIE

insurance7 Everyone capable Of Gre.
atlng an income. Look into our
Monthly Income policies National
Life Insurance Company OF Vermont
Nlutuall earle S Kinsley. General
Agent Mead Building. Rutland. VT
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-04-29
A Prehistoric Monster.

Eighty feet long and thirty feet high.
the atlantosaurus was one Of our pre-
historic animals.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-04-29

Hammond Regan writing from East
Hlghgate, VT, says: II wish to tell
you how Foley's Honey and Tar Com.
pound cured me OF asthma. l had
severe case and tried almost every.
thing. One bottle OF Foley's Honey
and Tar Compound relieved me and
the second bottle completely cured
me and have not had an attack
since. Coles Pharmacy.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-04-29
LISTEN

You ave in your possession some
photographs which YOU value highly
for memories sake. Just as surely,
thoret someone who would value
YOUn photograph or some one OF
your lmlly which only you could
give hem. Come in and let us talk
Il over and see for yourself the fine
line az styles and mounungs have
in stock and the very low prices for
sanv.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-04-29

Go to w. L. Gokeys, Quinlan's
Pharmacy, D. A. Wards and Har-
woods Drug Store today get 81
box Of "Nurito," and feel it work.
Nothing has ever done what this pre-.
scription will do.
Compounded by the Magistral
Chemical Co., Flatiron Bldg,
New York.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1912-08-16

Bridge, thence almost directly North back
of Locust Land residence, following the
ridge that runs by a row of cabins on
second ridge from front and on North
end of Locust Land, thence across ''Grin-
mel Hole" slough, where dam was re-
Gently made on same, thence on up Rus
sells ridge through Johnson's BendHplan-
tation following the old road to a point
on Lake st. Joseph between the two last
cabins on the North side of johnson
Bend plantation, to the public road along
Lake st. Joseph.
We assess nominal damages of 81 90
for owners of Locust Land plantation and
81. 90 for owners of Johnson Bend PLAN
tation. Said report was received and filed
and on motion adopted and the road as
above laid out, declared to be public
road.
On motion the sum of Three Hundred
Dollars was appropriated for benefit of
Natchez City Hospital.
A committee composed of Messrs. Louis
I. Hunter, F. H. Curry and r. H.
Whitney was appointed to examine the
books and accounts of the Parish Treas
~ and to report at next meeting of
thl H. Board a.,,. :, ,,-.,.. ,u.,.... :.
Police jury adjourned sine die.
F. H. CURRY,
President.
II. III. WHITNEY, Clerk. -
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1912-08-16
NOTICE.

ST. JOSEPH, La, August 9th, 1912.
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that
/ will conduct an examination in the
school house in st. Joseph on August
22nd, 23rd and oath for the scholarship
to the State Normal School as per reso-
luton of the Police Jury as published in
this issue of the Gazette.
Under the terms of this resolution only
High School graduates or those who have
done equivalent work can compete in
this competitive examination. Those who
are not graduates must produce evidence
that they have done. IA units of work in
other Institutions.
All those who wish to apply for this
scholarship will please let me know in
writing without delay.
Applicants will report promptly at $50
in the morning of August 22nd, with
pen, ink and good legal cap paper.
The subjects to be given in the exam
ination viii be the subjects given by the
authorities of the State Normal two years
since. Plain Geometry, Algebra, Arith-
metlc, History, Geography, Physics and
English.
THOS. M. WADE, Supt.