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Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1912-02-02

Deputy Sheriff Gus Skibbie took
Frank Diebert to the Ohio peniten-
tiary Saturday morning to serve the
three year sentence given him by
Judge Baldwin upon his plea of
guilty to the charge of criminal
knowledge Of a person now fourteen
years old. He can reduce the SEN
tence by good behavior to about two
and half years.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1912-02-02

Lee F. Shannon, the young Penn
sylvania school teacher now a resi-
dent of Weston, pleaded not guilty
to the charge of non-support of his
children and was remanded back to
Jail by Judge Nearing Friday eve
ming. He is not yet ready for trial
Caroline e. Stearns VS.. Chas
Stearns, divorce decree to plaintiff
on grounds of three years. wilful alb
sence; defendant to pay SIS per
month for support of children; plain
tiff to pay costs.
Matilda Shaffer VS.. Abraham Shat
fer, divorce decree to plaintiff on
ground of habitual drunkenness;
plaintiff to pay the costs.
Della " Wilkerson VS.. VIM. E.
Wilkerson decree for divorce on
ground of gross neglect; custody of
child awarded plaintiff exclusively
and defendant enjoined from inter-
ference; plaintiff to pay costs; judg-
ment.
Hazel Gross VS.. Harry G. Gross, di-
vorce and custody of children grant
ed plaintiff.
Florence M. Clark VS.. Charles
Clark, dismissed without prejudice at
PLAINTIFFS cost; judgment.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1912-02-02

Hazel Gross VS.. Harry G. Gross, di-
vorce and custody of children grant
ed plaintiff.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1912-02-02

Florence M. Clark VS.. Charles
Clark, dismissed without prejudice at
PLAINTIFFS cost; judgment.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1912-06-05
TEIEpATHY WARNS or DEATH.
Charles Campbell, II Years Old,
browns When Boat Overturned.
ATLANTA Constitution, 2d.)

The shrill voice of newsboy,
shouting the news that man had
been drowned In Piedmont Lake."
was the strange physic agent that
brought a presentment to Fl. w.
Campbell, an insurance agent, that
his son, Charles w. Campbell, aged
II years, was the victim who per-
ished by being thrown from an over
turned boat in the lake at 2.30 yes
terday afternoon.
Il had never known that my boy
went to the lake, and had no reason
to believe that he was anywhere but
home when | heard there was Il
drowning" said the father Saturday
afternoon. "My heart leaped into
my throat when | heard the news
boys shouting that man had been
drowned and even after had
bought a paper and hastily read that
the victim was a man, knew that it
was a mistake and that 1t was my
SON.
The father reached Piedmont Lake
thirty minutes after Policeman C. II.
Hamilton. of the city department,
telephoned him the news of the
drowning, but he was too late to see
the heroic fight made by internes
and life-savers to fan into q flame
the little spark which feebly futter-
ed at intervals while they we're trying
to infuse life into the frail body by
artificial respiration. Fifteen min
utes after the lad reached the hos
pital surgeons who eagerly watched
for the slightest pulsation declared
the lad dead. The father broke
down and wept bitterly, telling Of the
strange presentment between sobs.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1912-06-05
Good Meeting Closed.

Poplar Springs, May 29.-Special:
Rev. 4. |. Henderson has just closed
week of special service here. Our
prayer meeting and Sunday school
conditions seemed to make this a
pressing need. The preaching was
searching and Of high order. We
trust we are built up and stronger
in church and community. Com
munion was held Sunday. We were
given the privilege Of greeting the
family OF our new minister. We wish
them JOY, comfort and good success
In their present field Of labor.
John G. Lees contest aero Of corn
is The best we have seen.
Mrs. j. NJ. Sanders and son Robert
have returned from an extended
visit to ID. T.. McAlister and family,
OF AmericuS, Ga. A beautiful farm
ing country and good crop conditions
are rcportcd-at least two weeks
ahead OF ours.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1912-06-05
Ends Hunt for Rich Girl,

OFTEN the hunt for q rich wife ends
when L:an meets woman that uses
Electric Bittcrs. Her strong nerves
tell in a bright brain and even tenn
per. Fer peach bloom complexion
and ruby lips result from her pure
blood; her bright eyes frorl rcstful
y: her elastic step from firm,
irc' mScl"s, a Il telling Of the healtf
and strength Electric Bitters give to
Il woman, and the freedom from in
digestion, backache, headache, faint
ing and dizzy spells they promote.
Everywhere they are woman's favor
ite remedy. If weak or ailing try
them. 50c at all druggists.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1912-06-05
THIEVES VISIT BOUNTY LAND.
About Three Hundred "F1tes" Stolen
Local Notes OF Interest,

Bounty Land, Juno Especial:
Some OF our people are taking in the
meeting which Is going on in Seneca.
Miss Myrtle Davis, OF Anderson
visited her home people Sunday, re-
turning Monday.
Miss Emily Dendy, OF Westminster,
is visiting tho Misses Davis.
G. x. Rankin has returned from
Greenville, where he has been for eye
treatment. We regret to learn that
1t is probable that he will lose one
eye. His suffering, however, is not
SO great, and we hope his affliction
may not extend into the unaffected
eye.
Chicken thieves are prevalent in
this community, there having been
about three hundred stolen last week
all frying size chickens. Mesdames
d. A. Perrltt, w. II. Miller, Richard
Kirby, Robert McMahan and others
lost nearly all they had raised. This
loss means quite a good deal, too, as
vegetables are late and farmers have
been dieting themselves for quite a
while already.
Little Miss Mildred and Master
Rhoderick Heller. Of Fair Play, are
with their grandparents, Mr.. and
Mrs. John l.. Smith.
The news Of the marriage Of Miss
Jessie Doyle and j. II. Green, of An
derson county, which occurred last
week. came as surprise to her
many Bounty Land friends, who con-
gratulate the groom on his selection
OF a life companion, whose many
amiablo characteristics will endcar
her to all with whom she may be
thrown. May their voyage through
life bo peaceful and prosperous.
Miss l1cttie Guntharp, of Shiloh,
was guest yesterday Of her sister,
Mrs. Lowell Smith.
NJ. II. Hubbard's family have about
recovered OF measles and are able to
be out.
Mrs. J. NJ. Gllison spent a few
days last week with her daughter,
Mrs. Clinton Stribling, Of Seneca.
MIR. and Mrs. Carl Myers, Of Oak
way, are visiting relatives in the
community to-day.
Mrs. G. ID. Corbin and Miss Cary
Doyle visited the family Of w. H..
Doyle, near Walhalla. last week.
We are glad to report that Joe
Rankin's condition is somewhat i'm
proved.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1912-06-05
THE UNIVERSITY
on SOUTH CARCMNA,

The University Of South Carolina
"a frst-class College with courses in
Law, Engineering and Commerce and
Finance. Forty-three teachers schol-
arships, worth 500 in money and
exemption from fees. A rare chance
for an aspiring young man.
e The health and morals Of the stu
dents are the first care.
Enrolment ALB students.
Many improvements next session.
Entrance examinations will be held
at the Court House on Friday, July
18th, at o'clock.
For catalogue write to
S. q. MITCHELL, President,
Columbia, S. G.
May %, 1912. 21-27
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1912-06-05
Card Of Thanks.

We desire to thank friends and
ncighbors for the many kindncSscs
shown us during the recent illness
and death Of our dear husband and
father, II. B. j. w. Schroeder. We
desire especially to thank his physi-
clans for the kind attention shown.
We trust that we can be OF some
service to these friends if they are
ever called upon to pass through the
sricf-strickcn path that we have just
been called upon to enter May God
bless each and every one and deal
gently with all in sore distress.
Mrs. Schroeder and Son.
Had dyspepsia or indigestion for
years. No appetite, and what | did
eat distressed me terribly Burdock
$1,000 Bittcrs reached the cause -
). II. Walker, Sunbury, Ohio.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1912-06-05
Makes the Nation GuSD.

he awful list Of injuries on a
Fourth OF July staggers humanity.
Set over against it, however, is the
wonderful healing, by Bucklens Ar
MICA Salvc, OF thousands who suffered
from burns, bruises, bullet wounds or
explosions. 1t IS the quick healer of
Dolls, ulcers, eczema, sore lips or
piles. 23c. at all drug stores.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1912-06-05

a spraincd ankle may, as a rule,
be cured in from three to four DAYS
by applying Chamberlain Liniment
and observing the directions with
each bottle. For sale by all dealers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-01-04

you never go into ft.'s
Nell won't, either. when she's been
married little longer"
Il don't know about that She
seems very fond of her home and
husband"
She'll get over that, too, Ii he finds
as much fault as you do
This salad hasn't enough oil on it
where's the cruet? Ring for it and
I'll see if I can make some DECENT
dressing
There it is. I hope something win
please you; / don't find it any use to
try
II haven't seen you put forth. any
particular effort, I'm sure. If I want
anything decent, I have to attend to it
myself
DO you want any coffee?n
Yes, if it's fit to drink
You'll probably say it isn't any
"Ughl Well. it isn't. SO you won't
be disappointed
you don't have to drink it,
I'm not going to. After this have
the percolator on the table and I'll
make the Coffee
You can cook the whole dinner for
all that / care"
II don't intend to do that, neither
do intend to eat such stuff and until
you can find some way of giving me
dinners can eat, I'll stay at the
club
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-01-04
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mo, nor anything else for that
matter. But there must be good help
somewhere, and don't see for the life
of me why you can't get a decent
cook"
YOU better try. Perhaps they
would come for you
why is it that others don't have
so much trouble ~
Luck, that's ALL
''Luck,-which consists of the mis-
tress knowing how the food should be
cooked and then insisting on having
it properly DONE
It's so easy to talk you had better
try it."
Nell Thompson doesn't seem to
have any trouble. Her dinners are al
ways perfectly served"
If you think I'm going to live in the
taken"
Nobody wants you to live in the
Kitchen. but judging from this dinner
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-01-04
BY SARA E. woRTs.
IS IT IS.

As IT IS.
.rWhat in the worlds the matter
with that girl? This dinner IS awful
The steaks all dried UP and the vege-
tables are stone cold
perhaps you'd better tell her So
instead Of scolding me-"
q dinner to set before a mani
You be careful how you talk to
her She'll leave if you don't"
Let her. and good radiance if she
can't do better than this"
''She does about as Well as the aver
age, / guess
ITS a mighty poor average, then.
"Oh, / don't know. If you knew
how hard it was to get a good ser
want. you would find less fault"
Whats become of all the good
girls? Married milIiOnaires ~
your sarcasm isn't appreciated"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-01-04
As IT MIGHT BE

Mabel, dear, what is the matte
with this steak? It's burned to
cinder."
! I'm so sorry, Jack, dear.
But, Puss, being sorry doesn'
make the dinner any better. TIL,
vegetables are cold, too. I'm afrait
you'll have to get a new girl
st hate to tell her to go, or to com
plain it makes her so cross
wei don't. Such a dinner to Sc
BE careful. Jack. dear. how vo,
| talk to her, or she'll leave u.s.
You would be well rid of her If she
can't do better than this
& know it's awful, Jack, but it's sc
hard TO get a girl that can COOK
| What has become of them all?
I'm sure I don't know. I don't
| seem to be able to find one
Perhaps you don't look after them
careless"
"Oh, no, I don't think it's that"
What is it then?v
More bad luck than anything else,
but. dear. they do very well when
you first get them Don't you think
that IL they were certain you knew
how things should be cooked and that
your way, they would do better?''
i~eEnaps.D
.'rTeH Thompson doesn't seem to
have any trouble"
But, Jack, dear, she almost lives
in the Kitchen
II don't want you to do that, Pet;
7 would rather have badly cooked
dinners. But don't you think you ex-
aggerate?''
.Maybe-a little. But she certain
" does spend good deal of her time
there
Her meals show it. Neil seems
very happy. doesn't she, and proud of
her homer"
mot more than I am
mo, Puss, I don't think she is She
knows HOW a little better, that's ALL
We'll, Jack, I'll try to look after the
cooking a little more. I buy the best
in market, and yet no one would be- |
lieve it,
yes. they would If they could see
the bills. Puss. please pass me the /
oil; this dressing is all vinegar"
Mix enough for me. too. You do |
make such good salad dressing
TIL have to make it if we are to |
Eat the salad
Twill you have some coffee, Jack,
dear. OH but this dressing is good"
"Glad you like 1t. How's the cof-
Pretty bad, dear. Shall I make
some fresh here at the table? %
"Do-that's a good girl. Then with
he salad Wen try to forget about the
BAD dinner I
"Ill have a talk with Bridget to-
morrow, Jack, and if she won't prom
Sc to do better I'll get some one else
Forgive me for making you eat such
dinner; I wonder you don't STAY
Town at the club. where things are so
rood. - Copyright, 1912, by the Asso-
lated Literary Press
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-01-04

Blobbs-Here's chap who has written
article claiming that four men out OF
every five regret they ever married.
Slobbs-And how about the fifth? BIobbs
Il suppose he stayed single.-PhiIadelphi
Record.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-01-04

Father seems impressed with your
talk about coupons said the girl seFIave
you really any?" Sure" answered the
guileful youth. Got 700 saved up toward
the furniture for our little flat"-Pitts-
burg Post
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-01-04

MdDeI, ueaT, what is the matter
with this steak? It's burned to a
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-01-04

SO you have a position in an office. /
nope you will succeed in making yourself
Indispensable to your employer" IT think
/ have, auntie. We are to be married
next month. Louisville Courier-J Journal.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-01-04

Poet-Why do you call your cat Manu-
scrlpt2 Hackwriter-No matter how often
or how Tar send him away, he always
comes back.-Judge.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-01-04

She-Ah, Jack! What can equal the
warmth of a true woman's love? He
The heat Of her temper, my dear.-varie-
ty Life.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-01-04

Marks-Would you have courage 10 20
up In an airship7 Parks-If Someone
would repeal the law of gravitation.-
Boston Transcript.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-01-04
"And be glad of the excuse. !"

EXCUSE.
It mean it, so you'd better look for
q good cook if you want me to come
home. ! pay for good meals, then
have such food set in front of me-"
The Delta independent., 1912-01-12

VIM. Blumburg, who says he has
taken the Independent ever since
its pages were the size of his hand,
came in Tuesday and expressed his
+. r. Stearns, of the Stearns
Brothers company, came down from
Montrose Sunday evening and was
here a day or so looking after bust
ness interests.
Mrs. Herbert Galliher entertained
he Coterie sewing club at her home
on Sixth street last Thursday after
noon and a very pleasant afternoon
is reported by those present.
Mrs. Lucy Hillman was an outgo-
ing passenger for Ridgway Tuesday
morning, where she was to attend
session of the Pythian Sisters, in
official capacity.
The Mothers meeting will be
held at the home of Mrs. ]. A. John
son, Friday, January 18th. at 8 o.
clock Subject: Medical Tenn
perance.
1t is a good thing to always have
something up your sleeve. and Delta
has a number of important matters
tucked away that can best be talked
about later.
Miss Genevieve Hartig made an
auto run up to Cedaredge last Sun
day morning and put in the day
looking after farm property recent
ly acquired in that district
Miss Grace Hanfey, guest at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. J. j.
Travis for several days last week.
returned to her home in Denver
Tuesday morning.
The Montrose opera house, with
one or two adjoining buildings. was
destroyed by fire at 2 o'clock Mon
day morning The loss is estimated
at about $4,000 with very little in
surance.
The Pueblo Chieftain issued the
largest New Years edition of any
paper in Colorado. 1t dealt almost
entirely with the Arkansas and San
Luis valleys.
Mrs. NJ. r. Perkins. of the Per
kins hotel. departed for her old
home in Nebraska Wednesday morn
ing and expected to be gone at least
month visiting relatives and old
time friends.
4. n. alwayc raactS IL NAV serve
the purpose intended. of injurine
some one. but truth crushed to
earth V i'll rise again and the liar
Is down and out Truthfullness and
honesty are both good policies.
Sunday night threatened a eliz-
ard. but all that resulted was an
inch of snow with some wind. The
storm was followed by bright sun
shine and moderated weather Mon
day.
Frank Waller was an east-bound
passenger for Denver "Wednesday
morning He was to be Joined in
Montrose by an old-time friend whe
was former resident of Denver
and the TWO were ahbS'Pa'ihe
good time at the stock show and
seeing other sights worth while.
w. ID. Wheeler. for many years a
carpenter and contractor in this city
and his daughter. Miss Emma. de
parted on Wednesday evening for
southern California. where they ex'
pet to reside permanently in the flu
ture. The many young lady friends
of Miss Wheeler We're at the depot
to bid her good bye and wish her
well in her new home. She has al
ways been an active and popular
member of the younger social set
and will be greatly missed.
The Delta independent., 1912-01-12

the fair grounds the early part OF
the week. We have cot heard how
it was affected by the snow of We'd
nesday night.
The lUO-acre ranch of George De-
ter. situated some four or five miles
down the Gunnison river, was sold
to j. A McClurg on Wednesday
The consid GRAFTON was reported to
be $4,000.
Mrs ]. E. Hillman, grand chief OF
the Pythian Sisters. departed yes
terday morning for Pueblo and will
make an official visit with the lodge
in that city. She expects to return
Sunday evening.
Hear the Strollers Quartette. at
the NJ E. Church Friday evening,
January 18th, second number of the
high school lecture course enter
tainments. They will be found first
class entertainers.
Davidson and Frady have leased
the Winton coal mine and are oper-
atine / with a good force. They
solicit CrOerS TOT coal WHICH lhS'
promise to fill promptly.
X o. Daniel was an outgoing pas
senger for Denver the first of the
week to look at Denver real estate
he expects to purchase soon. Mr.
Daniel owns an s0-acre tract of land
on California mesa.
Roy Sloan and wife came in from
Gunnison last Friday evening and
visited with friends until the first
OF the present week, when they de-
parted for British Columbia. They
go to the Northwest with the expec-
tation of locating permanently.
The weather man had notices up
Monday for a drop of more than
/ twenty degrees within twenty-four
hours, but she didn't drop. On the
contrary, the day was bright and
sunny. Such things often happen
here.
A number of the boys and girls
from the Delta business college, &C
companied by Paul Carton, enjoyed
an evening of fun at BoOne's skat-
ing pond in North Delta Tuesday
evening.
Mrs. c. A. Wagner returned to
her home in Montrose last Monday
morning, after a short visit with
Mrs. B. p. Smith. Mr.. and Mrs.
Wagner and children were former
well known residents of this city.
MIR. and Mrs. w. II. Garvin ar
rived home yesterday morning from
few weeks visit with relatives and
, friends in St. Louis and Kansas
City. Mr.. Garvin attended meet
ing of the western fruit men during
his stay in st. Louis.
Thomas Sampson has instituted
foreclosure proceedings in the dis
trict court against Frank t. Wright,
Geo. II. Sanborn and NJ. ]. Sanborn,
on a tract of eighty acres south OF
Delta. for loan of s2,050 with in
terest.
f. f. Watts, of the Tribune, was
an east -bound passenger for the
state metropolis Sunday morning. He
axpected to be there all week in at
tendance upon the printers Cost
Congress, the state editorial meet
| ing and the big horse show.
MIR. and Mrs. f. F. Hubbard and
Miss HELEN Gillette arrived home
last Sunday morning from Los An
geles and Long Beach. California
They report an enjoyable visit on
the great west coast. but were glad
to get home.
Send along your good live wire
for another twelve months -enclos-
ed find check to pay for same.
Thus writes a. c. +. Bridger from
Iona. Colorado. and these are the
Kind of letters the Independent
! likes to receive.
The Delta independent., 1912-01-12
LOCAL AND PERSONAL

w. A. Davis. General Auctioneer.
F. E. Benton was in Delta Sat
urday from Montrose.
Take your feet to the Spot Cash
for Shoes.
Agent for Spirella Corsets. 1872
Grand Avenue. Coop phone 79-M.
Phone your order to Penley for
Winton, Rollins or Fairview coal.
Mrs. NJ NJ. Benedict visited with
friends in Montrose part of last
week.
Wanted-Housework in a private
house by a competent girl. Address
Box 364. Ouray. Colorado.
Attorney r. H. Walker visited
over Sunday with his parents in
Grand Junction, returning home on
Monday
Frank Hoppe will depart for Den
yer OF Tie morning train tomorrow
to lie in attendance upon the big
live stock show.
Brown Leghorn about
so for sale. F. w. Austin. four
miles south of Delta, near bridge
crossing Dry Creek.
Quite a number of our stockmen
leave for Denver Sunday to take in
the stock show.
Huntres' licenses have been TAX
en- out in quite large numbers ever
since the opening of the new year.
Mrs. A. Taylor came down
TO Delta from Montrose Saturday,
to visit her brother. Robert Young
and family.
A marriage license was issued
this week from the county clerks Of
flee to Thomas Pooh and Miss Meri
Elgor. both OF Somerset
Miss Nellie Sanders entertained
the Spoon club in very pleasing
manner at her home on Palmer
street Wednesday evening.
c. W. Criswell made the hide
pendent office IA pleasant call Tues
day and added another year to his
credit on its list.
]. F. Hutchinson returned to HIS
home in Sallda yesterday after look
ing after his cattle and other inter
ests in this district.
Gwendolyn, the little daughter OF
Mr. and Mrs. Walter G. Hillman'
has been quite III for several days
past.
]. p. Cook and family will move
TO a farm home two and hali
miles above the state bridge during
the latter part of this week or first
of next
Cliff Adams departed Sunday for
Sneffels, in Ouray county. where
he is to. assume the position as
time keeper for the Atlas Mining
and Milling company.
w. f. Schoolfield returned from
Utah and other Western sections on
Tuesday, where he had been on a
business trip.
To Trade-For automobile or
horses. 40 acres Desert Filing. at
800. A. Watson, the Land Man.
North Delta. Phone Garnet 1871.
p. G. Lawrence. one of our al
WAYS promp, subscribers. was in
from North Delta Wednesday. TO see
about the Independent for another
year
Miss Emma Dickerson. steho-
rrapher in the forestry service OF
flee in this city for some months
past. is now with the Grand Mesa
Abstract company.
Mrs Irvine Hunter. vice-presideh'
of the Rebekahs, was an out gol"s
nassenger for Montrose Saturday
morning. and took part that even
ing in the installation OF otieers
for the Montrose lodge.