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Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1912-02-23
WAS SOME GRABBER HIMSELF
Old Hebrew Had to Contend With
. Greedy "Irishers" but He Got
the Turkey.

when it comes to grabbing for
things, he is there with both hands,"
remarked Alderman William O'Mal-
ley. speaking Of certain shrewd iner.
chant. ut reminds me Of story. Il
"One Of these good, old fashioned
Hebrews had occasion to attend par
ty, and, naturally his folks were curl
Gus to find out how he Jared.
There was pile Of Irishers there,
he said. There was the O'Malleys,
the McCarthys. the McGinnisses. You
never in all your life saw so many
Irishers together at one time except,
Of course, on q police force.
land then when they brought in
the dinner, those Irishers showed that
they were the biggest hogs ever. There
was some fine turkey, and the way
they went for that turkey was scan.
dalous. They stabbed here and they
stabbed there with their knives and
forks, until you couldn't see a thing
OF the turkey except the knives and
forks stabbing at them
"'You poor uncle said his little
niece, sympathetically They must
have been awful hogs. Didn't you get
anything to eat"
"'Sure I did, but my hands were all
cut up milwaukee Wisconsin.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1912-02-23
CUT RATE FOR AN AMERICAN
Judge OonneIIy's Amusing Experience
With the Sharp Irish Cab
Driver in Dublin.

Chief Justice Joseph c. Donnelly of
the civil court, in illustrating an Irish
mans idea Of wit, told story of an
adventure with an Irish hack driver in
Dublin, relates the Milwaukee Wiscon.
sin.
II asked him how much he would
take to drive me to Hotel -" he
said. THE driver looked at me and
said: You are from the states, aren't
you" ] answered yes.
Well he said, since you are from
the states, and I've driven nothing but
Englishmen all day, III drive you to
the hotel for three shillings.'
AS / thought that was reasonable,
got into the hack. We drove on and
on for hours. over hills and across
streams, until we finally got to the
hotel. While driving, / wondered at
the difference between this hack
driver and those in America, and won.
dered what an American hack driver
would say If were to hand him three
shillings for such a long ride.
Il went to bed and slept sound that
night. When ! woke up early in the
morning, | went down and out on the
frcnt steps. | almost tainted, for d..
rectly in front of the hotel was the
self-same depot that I arrived at on
the train. | suppose the hack driver
thought he was having a pile of fun
while driving me around the city and
country"
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1912-02-23

Washington's birthday passed off
ou;o'lv in town.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1912-02-23
HAD A NAUTICAL CHRISTENING
Sea Captain Knew Only Ono Form Of
Ceremony and Did His Duty as
He Saw u.

Some years ago slow sailing yes.
sci. wheL some 600 miles out from
Liverpool, picked up lusty young.
ster of five years dashed to a mast
The captain took a great liking to
him. called him his son and decided
that the little chap must be christ
ened-one OF the few things which
he know must be attended to in the
case Of children.
or course there was no chaplain
aboard, 80 the captain himself under
took the ceremony. He gathered the
ren about him, and with mixed
knowledge OF his duties he glared
q bout him and asked whether any
b1e knew just cause why the boy
should u0t b. cEri iced
III there Is, Ec cared, speak up
like man VI Tor, vCr hold your
tongue
TEen re suddenly cracked a bottle
Of vine above tn. boys head and
christeBe, him
The ocean waif is now settled down
IA steady Sshoreman. but he still
relates With satisfaction the story Of
his christening
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1912-02-23
Love Letters in Shorthand.

Sir John Kirk Of the Ragged School,
union traces some of his early sue.
cesses 10 his special facility in writ.
ing shorthand. When he became en-
gagged to the young lady who is now
Lady Kirk, the two correspondent in
rltman's system Probably not many
loVe letters have been written in
shorthand. but Sir Johns were.-Lon
don Telegraph.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1912-02-23
SALMAGUNDI

Washington's birthday passed of
quietly in town.
We give considerable space to-
id 10 Governor Oddies' message.
Courthouse. Highschool, anG
grammar School. souvenirs al
Winterman:e els Jewelrv Store. I.
The ladies of the PRESBYTERIAN
church will serve a chicken-pie
dinner at the church Feb. 18th,
5 to p. III.
Dean Harrison, Jeweler and
optician. has moved one door
east of the drugstore, where he
will be glad to see all wanting
work in his line.
EGGS FOR HATCHING-A few
settings of thoroughbred Buff
Orpington eggs at $3.50 per set
ting. Bred for size, laying and
meat qualities. Also young Buff
and White Orpington stock for
sale. AID. Taber.
G. Gold. the tailor, can be
found at the Remnants Cempany's
store, until his former place of
bushes is rebuilt. He is prepared
to do all work in his line, just as
reasonable as he did before he was
burned out. Give him a show. =
You'll make hit with a tailor
made suit, especially if made by
M. H. Cooper, the tailor. We
make Our clothes according to New
York's latest style, and guarantee
satisfaction or money refunded. We
have one of the best cleaning
machines in the State.
The electric light company is
testing the meters of its customers.
Electrician Steinman of San Fran.
cisco is assisting Superintendent
Critchely in the work. Some of
the meters are found to be slightly
fast and some too slow. After
the test, the meter are adjusted
and sealed.
A telegram received this after
noon from Carson says that the
legislature met at noon. The
democrats organized the senate
a the republicans the assembly.
ne attaches were cut down nearly
oao-half from last year. The
financial question was the only
one submitted by the governor.
The message will be found else
where.
Yesterday two armies of boys
were fighting the battles of the
Revolution in honor of Washing
tons birthday. 'Che army to
which George Steninger, the l3-
year-old son of Z. H. Steninger,
belonged made cannon out of a
piece of gas pipe. They plugged
one end of the pipe and put about
four inches of black powder into
it and then rammed in lot of
other stuff. When the opposing
army charged, George fred the
cannon. The pipe exploded and
he received the full force of the
explosion in his face. His right
eye is badly injured and he may
lose the sight of it. His face,
ears, mouth and throat are badly
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1912-02-23
AVIATION MEETING
At OAKLAOD CAL.

February 18th, 18th. 22nd to
the 25th the Southern Pacific will
sell round trip tickets from any
points in Nevada at one and one
third fare for round trip.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1912-02-23
Fetrifyino.

She-Oh. professor! saw such a
funny old fossil in the museum tn
day thought of you of
Judge
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-11-19

Mr.. Edgar Ball Of Columbus is Wis
ting for several days with DR.. and
Mis-. G. X. Conard.
Mr.. j. A. Westrich has disposed OF
his business In Howard, Ohio. his
brother, Mr.. A. F. Westrich, purchas-
ing the same.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Weirick re-
III, ned to their home In Millersburg
Friday morning after visit with their
son. Mr.. Charles Weirick, and family
OF Hiawahta park.
Mr.. Russell Sellers Of Startling Ohio
Medical college. Columbus. is In the
city to spend Sunday with his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. j. b. Sellers, East Gam.
bier street.
Mr.. John M. Bocher is lying at his
residence. West High street, in a crit
ical condition with Bright's disease.
He is not expected to survive the day
Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Allerding went
to Mansfield Friday afternoon where
they will be the guests Of Mr.. and
Mrs. c. N Allerding.
All persons knowing themselves in.
debted' to Mr.. Westrich will please
call and settle before Dec. 10th.
+11-15-4t*
DR.. Isabel Nixoxn went to Fostoria,
O., this morning where she will be
the guest of friends over Sunday.
Mrs. Fred Sells of Utica is the guest
of relatives in the city for a few days.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-11-19
CITIES
Nay Now Adopt Any Form
|. Of Government
The Amendment TO ConstIiu.
tIo1 Now 6elng 10 Effect

The municipal home rule amend.
ment provided by Ohio's new constitu.
tion went into effect Friday. Il vastly
enlarges the powers of Municipalities.
Municipalities may now determine
their form Of government by any one
OF three ways. They may, upon vote
Of the people. elect Is citizens to
frame a charter, which must be sub
mitted to the people for approval. The
form Of government they may have
can either be the commission, the
federal or any other plan not out Of
harmony with the new organic law Of
the state.
Up until Friday the cities and vii.
lagos Of the state could only have the
form and machinery Of government
provided for them by the general as.
sembly. They could not do anything
no matter how much It might tend to
Improvement Of city conditions and ur.
ban comfort, unless the legislature
previously had granted such powers to
them.
Now this Is all changed. Every mu.
nicipality, II the electors so order, may
frame its own charter and choose its
own form Of government, without hav-
ing to consult the Legislature, and is
given authority to exercise all powers
of local self-government.
In Columbus an ordinance is already
pending to provide for the election of
a commission Of Is citizens to frame
a charter, IL the people SO vote. The
commission plan of government seems
to be favored there. In Cleveland a
similar move is on. The federal plan
seems to have the preference there.
Toledo, Cincinnati and Dayton are said
to be thinking Of taking action soon.
Another important feature of the
home rule amendment Is that 1t gives
municipalities the power to acquire,
construct, own, lease and operate any
or all OF their public utilities. This
power is broad enough to include tele-
phone and street railway companies.
The authority to own and operate
utilities Is subject to the limitations
fixed by the general assembly on the
power OF the municipality to levy tax.
es and incur Indebtedness. A city
may raise money for such purpose by
issuing mortgage bonds beyond the
limit of bonded Indebtedness fixed by
law, provided that such bonds are
made a lien only on the property and
revenues of the utility itself.
Cities are given the right to appro-
pirate private property for a public
use, and this will enable a city to take
property for a civic center, park or
street opening and a sufficient
amount of adjacent property to protect
the improvement.
Cities are also given authority to
regulate billboard advertising. They
can restrict the size, location and char
acter of such advertising.
1t is probable that under the broad
powers vested in municipalities under
the new constitutional amendment, ex-
periments will be made in municipal
ization Of public utilities within the
next few years that were undreamed
of years ago.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-11-19

amount Of charge of shot had pene-
trated.
The murder and attempted suicide
occurred, as near as 1t Is possible to
determine at $3.50 o'clock in the morn
ing Mrs. Magill was lying In bed,
while her husband moved about the
kitchen and adjoining room, There
was no indication Of violence on the
part of the latter, he having appeared
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-11-19

When a Banner reporter visited the
scene of the tragedy early In the morn
Ing the house and premises had the
appearance Of a slaughter house. The
bed room and kitchen were spattered
with blood and crimson path led
from the front door to the gate and
into the street and then in a circle
back to the door. The ceiling In the
kitchen was shot-torn where large
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-11-19
A Great eulldsng. Falls

when its foundation is undermined
and II the foundation Of health-gooe-
digestion--it attacked. quick collacsR
follows. On the first signs OF fsclD
gestion. DR.. Kings New Life Pilla-
should be taken to tone the stomach
and regulate liver, kidneys and bow
els. Pleasant, easy, SAFE and only
25 cents at @. r. Baker & Co.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-11-19
A Well Defined Motive For Deeds IS
Lacking 4
PROBABLY DERANGEO over.
FAILURE TO SECURE THE
nomination FOR
TREASURER

Tho community was shocked early Saturday morning
by murder and an attempted suicide resulted in
the death Of Mrs Lola NJ Magn and in all probabilities
will result in the death Of her husband William Magi
a well known school teacher Of Mt Vernon.
The tragedy occurred as near as can be determined
at $50 o'clock at the Magill residence North Gay
street, not far from Mound View cemetery
The exact for the shooting will probably never
be determined.
Magi was candidate for the Republican nomination
for county treasurer at the primaries last May and de-
feated Ever since that time he has been disappointed
and frequently remarked to his friends and neghbors
that his financial condition such that at times was
difficult for him to make both ends meet.
It would therefore appear that his financial condition
preyed heavily his mind and secondly the man was un
der considerable mental strain recently account of sick
in his family It is understood that his wife had not
been in very good health for weeks past and then his
young son. Morgan aged 16 years. has been quite i'll for
several weeks past and Mr. Mag compelled to re-
main up much during the night and then teach school dur
ing the day.
To physician Friday esning Magin remarked II
have not slept much for almost week and nearly worn
out"
The surroundings about the home would bear out the
report in regard to Mags financial condition The roof
Of the house was in bad condition and could the
daylight in several places There evidence that wat
er came through when it raned and the paper torn
from the wall in several places.
With all these things existing and preying heavily up
on the mans mind the theory is advanced that he worked
himself up to such high state Of mind that he considered
he would be better out Of the world than in it and
ingy determined to end all by first killing his wife and
then killing himself.
The neghbors state, and do the relatives that the
domestic relations between the and his wife were the
best and that there had been quarres of any kind
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-11-19
The EIks' Dance
A Pleasant Event

The Elks' opened the social season
Of 1912-1913 with a most delightful
musical entertainment and dance In
their club rooms on Friday evening
the event being the first of series %
dances to be given during the winter
months. The home was attractivelN
decorated for the occasion. From eight
until ten o'clock Q fine concert VA
given by the Troubadours AmusemenA
Company. Dancing was then enjoys0
from ten until two O'Clock. Punch Wa
served the dancers and q buffet luneA-
con was served during the evening. u
number of guests we're present from ese
Of the city. The next dance Of tAo
series will occur ON the evening =
December IL.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-11-19

Occasionally patient swears by
his doctor, but more often at him.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-11-19

DEATHS
Emor Mitchell

Emor Mitchell, formerly OF near
Lock. died Friday at his home in Be
ment, Ill. His death was caused by
heart trouble. He was so years Of age.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-11-19
leap-Year Dance
Enjoyed BY Students

Enjoyed ey Students
The young ladies' Of the Mt. vesnna.
High school entertained with . Dsaor
year dance In the Pythiaa armory ~
day evening in honor Of the ysane
men. Dancing was enjoyed untD -
o'clock with music BY Rails orcAsseM.
The chaperones Of the evening wss~.
three members Of the High school ~.
ulty. Mrs. !. NJ. wolverton snd Ma.
Frank Harper.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-11-19
Reception Given
BY kinsman Council

BY kinsman Council
A most enjoyable social event Of the
reception rendered Friday evening IN
Kinsman Council, No. 76,. Royal ana
Select Masters in honor Of Mr.. Levio
P. Schaus, Most Illustrious 0ranA
Master, Royal and Select Master a
Ohio and Mrs. Echaus at the Masonic
Temple. A reception was held fSoA
until 9 O'Clock during which tino
an opportunity was given the men,
bers. Of the Nnsman Council a1A
their ladies' to meet Mr.. and NM
Schaus. In the receiving lins wsr~
Thrice lllustri0us Master R B. Aln~
strong and Mrs. Armstrong. Mr.. aAA
Mrs. Schaus and Mr.. and Mn. HelKT
c. Bostwick. During the hours d ~
reception fine musical program voA'
rendered by Mild's orchestra.
Following the reception daASiag
was enjoyed until midnight with e.
cellent music by the Mid .0rchegtyo.
Cards were played by those WIN ~
not care for dancing. Punch was esSSA
ed In the ball room.
At intervals during the evening q
delicious buffet luncheon was BeRvs2
in the banquet room. The tables wszA
handsomely devorsted with carnatisaA
and purple chrysanthemums. A laxu8
number were present during the oven
ing and the event was one OF mueA
pleasure to all.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-11-19
Enjoyable
Party

Mr.. Charles Norriek and NE. han
Norrick entertained at their homo -
Oak street Friday evening in honss =
their birthday anniversary. At ssvsA
o'clock two course dinner was sasv-
ed. Those present were Miss Eusa,
beth stricker Of Howard, Miss Asnao
Swigert. Miss Irene Perish, Miss Has,
ei Hedge and Messrs. George Spear
man, Andrew Proper, Warren Pipes
Charles Norrick, Ray Norrick. anA
Mrs. Norrick.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-11-19

and wife could not have been the
Gauge Of the double crime.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-11-19

The Knights and Ladies' of Security
initiated three candidates Friday sv-
ening, this making five for the montA
of November. This order has increas.
ed the membership in the local coan.
Gil over fifty per cent in the last nine,
ty days. There are some fifty applA.
cants for membership who will join
the council during the month OF De-
cember. and all who have not done "a
should be examined soon in order -
get into this class. At the meeting
Friday evening the council decided -
hold an entertainment and lunehso0
in January in honor of these new
members who haye already been inil.
lated or those who will be iintiatsA
before January. A committee was Aiv>
pointed to make arrangements for thin
occasion, and very enjoyable time
is expected.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-11-19
Cociety
News
z Entertained
With Auction

Entertained
With Auction
Mrs. James r. Lee, North AonAn
street, entertained informally wieA
auction at her home on Friday sfsss>
noon in honor Of Mrs. Edmusa q.
Bates Of Alliance, who is the xusso
of Mrs. Stephen A. Douglass os -.
Ohio State Sanatorium.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-11-19
FUNERAL MONDAY

The remains of Mrs. Magill will be
removed to the home of her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Miser, at Esto
where the funeral will be held Mon.
day.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-11-19
CALLS FOR HIS WIFE

For several hours after having been
taken to the hospital Magill was un,
able to speak or comprehend anything,
but at about noon he gained strength
to some extent and talked to his st.
tendants. He remembered nothing Of
having shot his wife and himself. but
repeatedly asked the nurse to tele-
phone for his wife to come to his bed.
side. q
1t is the opinion Of the physicians
that he was temporarily deranged on
account of loss of sleep and commit
ted the terrible act while his mind
was In this condition
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-11-19

The murdered woman was Magill's
second wife, the first having died over
two years ago. Neishpors are at loss
to account for the act when consider.
Ing family relations because the two
seemed to get along together excel
lently and were never heard quarrel.
ing. The neighbors said Saturday
morning that whenever Mrs. Magill
showed tendency to be out of humor
at any time, her husband would say,
~ won't love you If you get mad"
When she would hear him say this
she, 1t is said, always felt very badly
and vowed that she would never get
mad at him. She always was very
particular to please him In every way
and on Fridy evening asked neigh
Dor woman to mix some pie crust for
her because she was afraid that she
could not do it we'll enough to please
her husband, Trouble between man
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-08-22
Miss Charlotte Hanson is in Michi-

Miss Charlotte Hanson is In Michi-
gan for two weeks outing.
Mrs. Frank Gralak has returned
from visit at Stevens Bunt. Wis.
Hi Green and wife are in Crown
Point during fair week
II. e. Granger and family are en-
grounds
Miss Edith Burns is entertaining
Mrs. Frank Coplin and daughter Pearl
at her home in 122 Hanover street. In
company with her guests Miss Burns
yesterday visited at the home of her
aunt. Mrs Chas. Angle. S045 n. Ham
lin street, Chicago.
Mrs. Peter Schultz is planning to en-
terrain at Crown Point tomorrow two
little ladies of Chicago. Hazel Per-
reault and sister Mertle of Brighton
are her guests. Mr.. and Mrs. John
Leary and Miss Emma Schultz will be
in the party.
Mrs. Wisnicwski and daughter of st.
Joe. Mo. visiting Mr.. and Mrs. An
drew Brendt of Truman avenue.
Miss Clara Hadley on the staff of the
Hammond library was in Gary yester-
day. Miss Hadley Will entertain Miss
Bessie Raasch of Crown Point and
Miss Anna Gibson of Gary at her home
Sunday. On the 81 of this month Miss
Hadley will leave for Indianapolis
where she is to be employed in library
work
Mrs. George r. Streeter of "a Ogden
street is In Newcastle. Ind. attending
the annual reunion or the Newcastle
collegiate institute.
Mrs. Ada Protzman OF Mt Ayr, Ind.
is visiting DR.. NJ. E. Jackson at her
home on Indiana avenue for several
days.
Mrs. William Holm today entertained
the ladies of the Helping and Embroid-
cry club at her home.
Miss Mabel Sherry and Miss Eliza
beth Weber leave tomorrow to week
end at Laporte.
The meeting of the n. N. Embroidery
Club was not held last evening as an
nounced. The next meeting will be
next Tuesday.
The ladies of Circle No. will be the
guests of Mrs. Maltz at her home in
State street at pedro party tomor-
row afternoon.
Miss Edythe Mcconnell will entertain
the mebers of the NJ Tau Beta Club
at her home in Doty street tomorrow
evening.
| Mr.. and Mrs. j. Raymond Stafford
are the parents of an s pound male
| heir.
Miss Kalle Flanagan of Peoria, III.
is visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Brendt OF
Michigan avenue.
| DR.. z. NJ. Shanklin is in Michigan on
fishing trip Mrs. Shanklin is in
Frankfort, Ind
Mrs. Amy Protzman of Brook, Ind, is
at the home of Mrs. Mia Payne, 46S
South Holman street. She will later
visit Mrs. Mary Jackson.
Mrs. olivia Pfeffer and brother Her
bert and ]. s. Branstetter of Dubuque
Ia, are visiting Pfeffer on Sibley
street.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-08-22
eRowN-ups TAKE TO ROLLERS.

Locomotion by means of roller
skates has been adopted st a pleasing
diversion of adult members of the
Christian church. A party of mature
and paternal ladies and gentlemen will
skate in the basement of the Christian
church tomorrow evening. Heretofore
the sport has been patronized solely by
children of the Sunday school But in
a search for innocent amusement
for his flock pastr Sharp hit upon the
plan that is to he carried out. Girls
and boys of the Colleen Rule Glass will
spend the afternoon on the spacious
underground floor where rifle shoots,
club meetings, basket ball games and
skating parties are held. In the even
ing their fathers and mothers will fol-
low suite and attempt to be as merry
and frolicksome as the children. There
is but one condition of restraint placed
by the minister. A time limit has been
placed on the proceedings. At ten
thirty all are to be cordially invited to
go home.