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The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-02-16

Miss Inez Stewart and Mr.. George
Reed were married in Erie Thursday
afternoon by Probate Judge Cain.
The bride is the daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. D. W. Stewart who live three
and half miles southeast of Chanute.
Mr.. Reed is a son of Mr.. and Mrs. D.
e Reed and has lived here all his
life until about year ago when he
went to the oil fields near Bakers
field, Cal, to work, The young
people are visiting with relatives here
now but will leave in about ten days
to make their home permanently at
Bakersfield, Cal.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-02-16
February Term Of
Court to be Light
Chanute City and Citizens Are
Interestedin Many of
the Gases.

The February term of the district
court of Neosho county which con
vened at Erie last Tuesday will be
very light so far as the number of
cases is concerned, the total number
filed being IS as compared with
over a hundred for the October
term. Of the number FL are di-
vorcc cases. The mum Der of GRIM
inal cases are comparatively few,
their being but five of which two
are for the violation of the prohibi-
tory liquor law.
Among the civil suits however
are a number Of considerable inter-
est to Chanute people. Against the
city itself are three cases, that of
Doug Finn which is an Injunction
IN a tax affair, and that of Parker,
the carnival man who is suing the
city for damages to property. The
Santa Fe also has an injunction case
filed against the city in connection
with the collection of taxes. Cha
mute is also concerned in the
Tioga Township Road Commission
in which C. o. Boyce and A. J.
Briley are seeking to collect a
balance alleged to be due on a con
tract for road construction.
Several Chanute citizens are parties
to cases which will come up this
term.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-02-16
PROF. PlNET HAS LARGE PLANS

F. l. Pinet of Parsons who was
formerly superintendent of the Cna-
mule city schools is president of the
Southeastern Kansas Teachers as
sociation this year and is planning
for great meeting of the organiza-
ton this year at Independence on
March 7, s nd 9 One attractive
feature of the meeting will be the
contest in music and defamation to
be held on the afternoon of the first
day. Arrangements for the music
contes, are in charge of Supt. ]. F.
Hughes of Chanute.
For the program Prof. Pinet has
secured U. S. Commissioner of
Education, P. P. Claxton and Miss
Martha Fleming of the University of
Chicago. Another eastern educa
tor coming is Prof. Chas. De Garmo
of Cornell who himself is formerly
of southeastern Kansas and who
visits with his sister at Oswego
whenever he comes west. Among
the leadingeschooi men of Kansas
who are expected to speak at Inde-
pendence are DR.. Wilbur Mason of
Baker, Dean Chas. H. Johnston of
the state university and Prof. d. M.
Bowen of the State Manual Train
ing Normal all of whom have been
heard in Cnanute during this year.
Prizes will be given for the best
city and the best county attendance.
AS nearly all of Prof. Pinet's teach
ing has been done in Neosho and
Labette counties he is feeling a
special interest in urging the
teachers from these counties to
attend the meeting. The enroll
ment in Chanute last year reached
1000 and Prof. Pinet hopes to swell
the attendance to 1900 at Indepen-
1ence.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-02-16
c. E. MARTIN WEEDS MISS HENDRICESON

Chas. E. Martin and Miss Mabel
Hendrickson of Fort Scott were mar
ried at noon Sunday at the home of HI.
P. FarrelIy, 21l West Main by Rev. J.
R. McFadden. Miss Grace Post who
attended the bride was the only guest
present besides Mr.. and Mrs. Farrelly
by whom lunch was served before
Mr.. and Mrs. Martin left on the
afternoon Katy train for Okmulgee,
Okla, where the groom has interests
in good oil field.
Mr.. Martin has also been interested
In the gas and oil business in Chanute
fora number of years having been
manager of the Kansas and Texas
Oil, Gas and Pipe Co. since its organ
ization. Miss Hendrickson is we'll
known in Chanute as she was for two
yeaas instructor in Mathematics in
the high school anf prior to that time
had been principal OF the Third Ward
school. She taught In the Fort Scott
schools during the fall term. Before
coming to Chanute she had lived at
Galesburg and prior to that in Iowa,
and was a graduate of Drake Uniyer-
sity at Des Moines.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-02-16
YOUNG PLANS SEWAGE PLANT

A. r. Young formerly city engineer
OF Chanute who now holds that office
at Topeka has completed prelimin-
ary rerort on the installation of flood
gates and pumps for that city to dis
pose of sewage along the Kaw river.
1t shows that it will be necessary for
the people of Topeka to vote bond
issue Of $4,000 to install the sewage
plant. This amount is but half the
original estimate.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-02-16
A FAR HOUSE WAS HALF SAVED

The house recently vacated by j.
W. Mahaffey and family and owned
by the Santa Fe Investment Go. was
about half burned down Friday after
noon before the water pressure was
sufficient for the fire department to
do effective work. The house is
located near the northwest corner of
the A Athetic Park and is outside the
city limits. The alarm was phoned
In by farmer who saw the fire
breaking out from the kitchen as he
passed the house about 2:30 O'Clock
The fire department made good run
and could have saved practically the
entire house OF seven rooms according
to the opinion of chief McLane If the
water pressure had been satisfactory
from the start. The breaks in the
mains over town had materially re-
duced the pressure but after the
pumping station had been notified
the pressure was increased so that
the men were able to save two of the
down stairs rooms and two up of tine
house In pretty fair shape. The
building was however of native
lumber and calculated to burn rapidly.
A thousand feet of hose was used in
fighting the fire as the nearest water
plug was at the corner of Allen and
Main. The origin of the fire is un-
known.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-02-16
DEATH OF J. |. ORR
casion.

j. L \Orr died at $50 Saturday
evening at his home 43S W. Elm after
having been ia poor health for over a
year. The funeral services we're coz
Quoted at the house at 2:30 last Mon
day by Rev. H. G., Mathis of Clay
Center, former pastor Of the Cha
mute Presbyterian church. Mr.. Orr
is survived by his wife and five chill
dren, Walter S. Orr of Wichita, ]. L..
Orr, Jr. of Independence, Ira Orr,
Mrs. Lille Smith, Mrs. Junie Glaze
of Chanute all of whom were present
for the funeral.
Mr.. Orr was born at Sweetwater,
Tenn, and was Ga years 10 months
and l day old at the time OF his death.
He came to Kansas in SepJemb Der
1868 and settled on a farm four miles
west of ChanUte where he lived until
he moved into town twelve years ago.
He has been a member of the MethC-
dist church since he was 81 years old,
and was also a memter of the Sons
and Daughters of Justice.
Mr.. Orr taught the first school
which was held In the northwest part
Of TIoga township. 1t was SUBJ
scription school and taught for only
q few months.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-02-16
Easy IF You Know
How, Says MIR. King
Good Roads Expert Explained
Use Of Log Drag for
Best Results.

The value of puddled earth evenly
and repeatedly spread over a road
with aproperly constructed road la az
was one of the main points empha'
sized by D. Ward King of Maitland,
Mo. IN his lecture at the Hetrick
last week under the auspices
of the Chanute Commercial club.
"Every road in Kansas is covered
with this natural cement after a
good rain," said Mr.. King, "and
when a dragi is used with the earth
at the proper degree of dampness a
layer of this water proof material is
spread over the road. Travel packs
1t down and after from four to six
draggings the middle of the road has
become its highest part and the en-
tire road is becoming water proof
so that the rain does not penetrate
into the earth"
"Iowa is now the banner state as
regards road dragging" said Mr..
King "but Kansas bids fair to be
come close second. When my
proposition is first brought before
an audience there are always skep-
tics just as there are among you
here today. That don't worry me
a particle. l have secured many
convert to my good roads doctrine
from men who were trying to prove
me a liar who didn't know what he
was talking about. All that l ask
is that man be a reasonable me-
chanic, reasonable teamster and
willing to follow instructions about
the use of a split log drag. Then
let him try it and try 1t again and
if / am wrong | want to know it,"
In answering questions about
what men should be paid for drag
gAg the roads Mr.. King made a
eloquent plea for men willing to do
more than their share. He ex
planned that public spirit prompting
men to drag their own road and
perhaps a portions of their neigh
boris not only soon brought others
to recognize the value of the plan
and secured good highways at
practically no cost but also elevated
the entire scope of the farmers
activities.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-02-16
CHURCH USED DISPLAY ADS

A despatch from Wichita states
that the First Presbyterian church
of that city was filed at both services
Su1dIy as the result of display news
paper Advertising saturday afternoon
calling attention to the church's
special features for its Sunday ser
vices, It is The fist time in the his
tory of Wichita churches that the
method has been used.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-02-16
ASKS HELP FOB CHINESE FAMINE VICTIMS

Governor Stubs has issued a
proclamation asking Kansas people
to assist in the relief of the Chinese
famine sufferers. Remittances are
to be sent TO John r. Mulvane of
Topeka, treasurer of the state
branch of the Red Cross society.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-02-16

Geo. Afford returned from Mound
City Saturday where he attended the
funeral OF a cousin who committed
suicide in Kansas City.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-12-21
And he them desire have desired this
passover with you before suFer-Luke xxii:15. a

+ Tom-Ihate to hear the toot of
amotor horn. <Dick--Whya Tom
Well "a man ran off with my
wife IN a motor car once; and
every time / hear a toot I fear
she's coming back.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-12-21
Does q woman When S

He-Does woman when she's
married expect her husband. to
tell her his business affairs2 She.
II dent know but a woman eK-.
poets, a. man to talk business when
he's:courting her
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1912-07-12
Watersmeet.

Amos and Blanche Grant went
to Wausau Wednesday to visit.
w. E. Wulk and bride returned
home Thursday from their we'd
ding trip.
Bert Pennington came up from
Elcho Sunday to spend a few days
here with his parents.
Rev. Leeb of Chicago who has
been trout fishing here since the
season opened returned home
Sunday night.
j. D. Vantwood and daughter
Flora left Watersmeet for Wis
it at Amigo, Milwaukee, aud
Gray's Lake I'll. Sunday. s
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1912-07-12

We are curious to see If the
Democrats now assembled IN
Milwaukee, will know enough to
keep their hands off the income
tax buzz-Saw. -
Since a large number of our
voters positively rcpudiate Taft,
and are equally emphatic in their
opposition to anything approach
ing a third term, the question is
then, what is the alternative?
The only possible present answer
is Wilson. Who, and what is
Wilson? Born Of Scotch parent
age he and his ancestors have
for generations been in close SYM
patty with the old slave-holding
.aristocracy of the south, who be-
fore the gar dominated the en-
lire country and would again if
able to elect one of their number
Id the presidency. And, aside
from southern affiliations how
much is this bookworm and col
3ege man in touch with The
4nan with the dinner pail. -
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1912-07-12
Notice Of Septesnhef Primary.

State of Wisconsin, Dept. OF State, SIS,
Notice is hereby given that at a pri-
mary to be held in the several towns,
wards, villages and election districts
OF the state of Wisconsin. on the first
Tuesday of September, A. d., 1912, be-
ing the third day of said month, the
following officers are tobe nominated:
A governor in place of Francis E
1MCGovern, whose term of Office will
expire on the first Monday of January,
ABB,
A lieutenont governor, in place of
Ehomas Morris, whose term of otflee
Mh7 expire on the first Monday of
january, 1913.
"A secretary Of state, in place Of JaS.
a. Frear, whose term Of Office will ex-
Npfre on the first Monday Of January,
1913.
"A state treasurer, in place Of And
s9eW III. Dahl, whose term, of Office will
nzpiRe on the first Monday of January,
1913.
III. Bancroft, whose. term OF Office will
,ezpire on the frst Monday of january,
1913.
"A Representative in congress, for
the Eleventh congressional district,
enmprised of the counties of Douglas,
Bayfield,, Ashland, Iron, Villas, Bur-
aett, Polk, Washburne, Sawyer, Rusk,
Price, Taylor, Oneida and Lincoln,
A state senator, for the thirtieth
senatorial district, comprised OF the
eounties of Taylor, Iron, Villas, Onei-
la, Lincoln, Forest and Florence.
A member of assembly, for the as
senbly district comprised OF the coun-
lies of Iron and Villas.
Given under my hand and Official
1sral at the capitol in the city of Madi-
eeR. this 18th day of June, A. D.. 1912.
ia, FREAR,
Secretary OF State.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1912-07-12

We still have ON hand several hundred rods
OF american fence which we will sell at actual
wholesale cost, with fri. added. Since we ad-
vertised several weeks ago cut prices on fenc.
ing ithas beensgoing fast. If you need fencing
this your chance.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1912-07-12

Summer colds are hard to get
rid of, and frequently lead to as
thma, bronchitis, and hay fever.
Do not let your cold get a hold on
you, but use Foley's Honey and
Tar Compound for quick relief.
W. H. Allen, Chelsea, Wis, says
We prefer Foley's Honey and Tar
Compound to other cough medi-
cines because it quickly cures
coughs and colds. 1t will ward of
a cold if taken in time Contains
no opiates.
RICHMOND PHARMACY
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1912-07-12
Hackley.

A wide circle of friends joyful
" welcomed Miss Agnes Williams
of Grand Rapids, Mich, on We'd
nesday. Miss Williams, is now
bookkeeper for the company. at
Grand Rapids, she will spend hdv
vacation here. She is accompan-
led by her cousin, Miss Anna
Sexton of Detroit.
Miss Rita Cook formerly a res
ident here, is spending her vaca-
| ton with Miss Luna Met orrnick.
Miss Cook was always a prime
favorite and her many friends
rejoice to have her again in their
midst.
The Misses Mae and Ida Kaiser
gave a birthday party on We'd
nesday evening at Lake View
opera house. About thirty guests
were present and all thoroughly
enjoyed themselves.
A fast and exciting game of
base ball was played at Lake
View park Sunday last between
Camp Winnepee and the locals,
resulting in victory for the lat
ter of a to 3. The fans pronounce
it the best game ever played her.
The tourist boys put up an almost
faultless field game but could do
nothing with the South paw Day-
is puzzlers. They were gener-
ously applauded by the spectat-
ors in the grand stand at every
good play and all united in saying
Camp Ninnepee boys the most
gentlemanly bunch of ball play
ers ever. Following is the score
by innings:
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Winnepee OOO1 2 90 90 3
Hackley 0O10 102 a
Struck out by Davis, Hack'y 10
F" Z Ballman Wine. 2
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1912-07-12

Fred wicker, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. II. E. wicker, died at the
home of his parents north of town
Wednesday evening The young
man would have been nineteen
wears old in October. He had been
afflicted for some months with
tuberculosis, and spent the. past
winter in California hoping to get
relief. However all efforts were
unavailing and about six weeks ago
he came here with his mother,
For short time he was thought
TO be improving but he continued
to rally only for short time and
then began to lose strength con-
tinuing to grow weaker unit! the
end He leaves behind to mourn
his untlmely death father, moth
er and several sisters and brothers,
his father being the owner of the
Eagle River knitting works. The
bereaved family have heartfelt
sympathy of all in their hour OF
sorrow. Funeral services win be
held Friday afternoon at 2.
O'Clock P. NJ. Interment in pri-
vate lot.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1912-07-12

Etnke Of w iSconSln, County OF Villas, SIS
Notice is hereby given that at y pti-
z.amAAxy to be held in the several towns,
~amsards, villages and election districts
-.Rf the county of Villas. state of Wis
HanSin, on the first Tuesday of Sep
4smber, AID, 1912, being the third
day of said month, the following offic-
-NAEs are to be nominated:
A county clerk place of w. A.
Bradford, whose term of Office will ex-
Pire on the first Monday OF January.
a8l3
"A county sheriff in place of w. HI.
l&adclife, whose term of Office will ex-
sire on the first Monday of January,
1Ri3.
A county treasurer, in place of
Frank A. Hall, whose term of Office
-mill expire on the first Monday of
January. 1913.
A register of deeds, in place of w.
B. Raymond. whose term of Office
will expire on the first Monday of
January, 1913.
a EItIh VI tiICulU court. III ptdCC VI
-Csaris Chilson, whose term of Office
will expire on the first Monday of
- January, 1913.
A district attorney, in place of Geo.
EK. O'Connor, whose term of Office will
expire on the first Monday of Janu-
AIRY, 1919
A coroner in place of J j Roderick,
whose term of Office will expire on the
first Monday of January, 1913.
A surveyor, in place of -
whose term of Office will expire on the
first Monday of January, 1913.
Given under my hand and official
seal at The court house in the village
al Eagle River. this End day of July,
~ d., 1912
w. A. BRADFORD,
County Clerk.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-19
Landan.a cruatal .Paaen

Crystal palace was originally. buifh in Hyde park for the great exhibition of 1851, being afterward removed to its present site and re-erected At the first state opening of the palace by Queen Victoria it was urged that the usual artillery salute shouId not be fired, the reason given being that the concussion would shiver the glass roof and the company assembled below, in- cluding her majesty would be cut into mincemeat. Dire were the predictions of the scaremongers when the design for the palace was made public. The first gale. they said. would inevitably wreck it. while the heat engendered by the sun pouring its rays upon the domed glass roof would be SC terrific that no human beings could withstand 1t. Consequently if they escaped an avalanche of glass they would be roasted to death inside the case
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-19
When. hats Were Taxed.

Hat taxes were always more ef- fective with regard to mems headgear than with women.s. Queen Elizabeth taxed the blocked beaver out of ex istence. and Pitts hat tax of 17S4 brought a substantial revenue. Stamps were fixed inside the crown of the hat from threepence to 2 shillings. accord ing to its price, while the penalties for selling unstamped hats ranged from E1o to f20. and the punishment for counterfeiting a hat stamp was death. But an attempt to tax women's French straw hats of the watteau style signaIly failed They were smuggled over in large quantities. and before this could be coped with wat teau hats went out of fashion, and the tax was 8 dead letter.-London Chron fr10
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-19
Restheven,s snider Eriend.

When studying the violin as a boy Of eight it was Beethoven's custom to shut himself up alone in little room because it was inha abited by a spider which loved his music so much that when the boy played it left it's web and came near to listen and at last climbed upon the arm with which he was holding the bow. The young mu- sician became really fond ot the spider But one day his aunt entered the room while he was playing, saw the spider walking along her nephew's arm and instantly knocked it off with a slipper and crushed it. Young Beethoven wept over his dead friend and refused to play his violin any more. It was only after a lapse of three weeks. and in another room. that he resumed his studies. and his first thought was to compose a plaintive melody to which be gave the title, "EleRy to My Friend Spider"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-19
snu.. Indian chi.f.

Spotted Tail was strong character. a wise and really great chief He would have been a statesman. diplo- mattst or able governor if he had been a white man.
 Crazy Horse was the incarnation of ferocity-a fierce. restless warrior. who had made a great reputation as a successful leader of raids and war par ties and had become at the age of twenty-six the recognized leader of the Ogallallas. the most warlike tribe of the Sioux nation
 Sitting Bull of the Uncapapas {" was the embodiment of everything hos tile to civilization. a perfect type of the savage Indian. a natural born lead CT of men. cunning and courageous.
 Chief Joseph was the highest type of the Indian I have ever known. very handsome. kind and brave. He was quite an orator and the idol of his tribe.-General Miles in Serving the Republic"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-19


 Every oue N no Foes into sick per sons room should be bright and cheer fuL Sick people are extremely sehsi- tive to the manner of those around them. and any depressing Influence has a most injurious enect.. Hope is the best medicine. Cnfortunately, the sick persons relatives often take the worst view of the case. and their anxiety is unmistakably manifested by their looks, voice and general manner. They even talk despatringIy in the room thinking that because the patient is quiet and dull he does not understand But his perception of everything reIat- ing to bis illness is markedly acute. Note the good effects of the visit of a cheery doctor. For hours after the pa tient seems better and is better 0f course it does not do to be fippants but if relatives would force themselves to- take a hopeful view and show 1t in their manner they would in many. cases actually save the sick persons life.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-19
A RovaI superafitieFl.

Canterbury cathedral. England ike most Catholic cathedraIs, is decorRte& with innumerabIe niches for statue4 At Canterbury a series of these niches is occupied with statues of kings and queens of England, and there are only four niches left Inoecupied. An old tradition has it that when all the inches are filled the throne of EHgland will come to an end Queen Victoria was approached with a'i5vieWcsto a statue of herself being. placed in one of the four remaining niches, but her late majesty was aware of the old tra- dition and refused. One wonders whether in the future there win be four monarchs of England sufficiently indifferent to superstiticn to defy zthe tradition and allow their efhgies ta fill the unoccupied spaces.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-19
strenath of the Condor.

The enormous strength of the condor Is equaled by his voracity and bold ness. This immense bird often pounces upon small animals. but from the shape and bluntness of his claws he is unable to carry anything very heavy. so he contents himself with fixing 1t against the ground with one of his claws. while with the other and his powerful beak he rends it to pieces Gorged with food. the bird then be- comes incapable of flight and may be approached. but any attempt nt cap ture Is furiously resisted. An Ameri- can traveller in the Andes encountered a large condor just after 1t had f1n- ished hearty banquet on a young sheep and foolishly attempted to seize the bird. with the result that he re- ceived a gash from its claw Then he called up his two guides. and the three men maneuvered to take the bird alive. But every attempt was frus- trated. and in the end one of the men killed it by blow with a hatchet.