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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-02-06
RURAL cHuRcH PRoRLEMs.


An evidence of the effort which is he
ing made to improve the country church
and to make IT greater force I'm the So
luton of the so-called rural problem Is
found in the fact that the country church
is to have a day all to itself during farm
ers' week at Cornell university next
month The church is said to have lost
ground in the country, as well as In the
cities. But the awakening which is SO
manifest in the cities IS not without its
counterpart in the country Inasmuch as
it is a recognized fact that through the
church should come part at least OF tho
general improvement which IS desired
in farming sections. IL is appropriate that
the church should have a place in the
farmers week conferences. where 50
many subjects of general interest to those
who do not live in organized communities
are taken up for discussion and consider
alton.
Under the general head Of factors in
successful country church work. num-
Der of churchmen, farmers and rural ex-
perts are to take up and discuss not only
present conditions in their various as
poets, but modern methods of making
tho church a stronger force and center
for the general Improvement Of rural life
conditions. It is sought to give these
topics a practical value. 70 make them a
foundation and inspiration for greater
effort.-Buffalo Express.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-02-06

Senator La Toilette is reported to be
again on the verge of a physical col
lapse. Such trouble is always confined
to the "also rams in any kind of a con-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-02-06

The dove of peace might just as
well pack IN its buds and hike to the
moon. or some other planet where its
services may be appreciated. A Pro-
fessor Starr of the Chicago university
says that within the next few years
there will be two great wars fought
out in Korea. One will be between
Russia and Japan and the other be-
tween Japan and China And what a
professor of the University of Chicago
says is final. incidentally. these wars
will make it nice for the Koreans.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-02-06

If the hoboes who recently held their
annual convention in Cincinnati decide
definitely to colonize in Kansas, they
can also make up their minds to work
when they locate here. Else they will
be politely but firmly told to move on.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-02-06

Madero has no less than five distinct
and different uprisings on his hands.
And this is the peace that was to fol-
low when he became president of
Mpxfco
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-02-06

Ex-Judge Cfrosscup has come out
with a defense of big business. Some
agitator will be sure 10 insist on a law
that will make it possible to recall Mr..
Grosscup's title, even if it is only an
honorary one
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-02-06

A Chicago woman committed sui
eide rather than submit to a surgical
operation. In other words. in not sur
viving the shock, she performed a sue
cessful operation on herself.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-02-06

Judge Ben Lindsay of Colorado
seems to be in line for promotion to
the Annias club. He says Colonel
Roosevelt told him he would accept
another presidential nomination if the
call came from the people. None Of the
many other distinguished gentlemen
who have visited Colonel Roosevelt re-
Gently to get him to say he is a recep-
tive candidate have made any such
definite assertion in the premises as has
Judge Lindsay. Nor can there be any
doubt that they would have done so
had Colonel Roosevelt SO expressed
himself.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-02-06
FULL LEASED WIRE REPORT
OF THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bill Whites plan for a. presidential
primary in Kansas has all the ear
marks OF being as complicated as the
proverbiaI Chinese puzzle.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-02-06

More work for Justices of the peace.
Saline county farmers or some of
them, have condemned the administra-
zion of Governor Stubs in unsparing
farms
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-02-06

Men of wealth are reputed to be be-
hind the Johnson-Flynn fight. It is
nothing for them to be proud Of.
There are innumerable ways in which
they could use their money to better
adxaOtape
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-02-06
Ply THE WAY
By HARVEY PARSONS.

President Madero is going to resore
to the Diaz method, in other words,
he is going to resort to the only ef-
fectlve method for Mexican use.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-02-06

The fact that eight of Mrs. Starva-
ton Hazards patients have starved TO
death, might lead one to suspect thar
her cure is somewhat Hazardous.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-02-06
KANSAS CONTENT



Here is an item from a paper printed
in Miami, Fla.-just an ordinary Monday
morning item:
The following is a list OF cases tried
this morning:
Pat Mcintyre, drunk and disorderiy,
- or ten days; S. b Hood. violating Sec
ton 3S1, so or twenty days: James King,
stealing. turned over to the county; =. Z.
Lewis. drunk on private property. s. or
ten days; James Reynolds. drunk on
street, S. or ten days; Mike Kelly, drunk
on street, s. or ten days. w. l. Good.
stealing. discharged: Juan Americas. drunk
and disorderly. SIS forfeit: G.. Charles.
disorderly conduct forfeit SIS; Pat Sherry.
drunk and asleep streets. S or ten
days; Frank Henderson. drunk on private
property, $40 or twenty days; William
Smith, drunk and disorderly. IS ten
days; James Kelly, forgery, turned over
to county; Cornelius McCold, refusing to
pay back fare, s. or ten days. George
Washington, drunk and disorderly thirty
days; Jack Densen, disorderly conduct. IS
or ten days: Coke Erwin. drunk and
asleep on street, IS or ten days; Charlie
jackson, drunk and disorderly, S. or ten
days; s B. Hood. profane language, 50
or ten days; John Holly, violation section
90, SO or twenty days"
How would you like to see that kind OF
an item In the Gazette. Yet Miami IS no
larger than Emporia.-Emporia Gazette.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-02-06
HARD TIAlEs. TALK HuRTs.

Have you ever reflected upon the many
ways in which the man who is eternalIy
talking hard times hurts his town? His
words may fan upon the ears OF some
one who is contemplating the remodelng
or his home. They may be just the in
fluence to decide the nearer that perhaps.
after all, he would better wait a year or
two, and there Is accordingly 50 much
less work foS mechanics and builders.
His harangue affects purchases at the
stores, leading people to refraan from buy
ing what they can quite well afford, be-
cause of fear that things may get worse
after a while. In dozen ways he dis
turbs individual confidence without
which public confidence and progress il
mpossible.-Leavenwort Times
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1912-03-28
HORSE THIEF WINS
BRIDE AND CREDIT
Posing as Heir, Bogus ''Iess RAN
kin's" Career Stopped BY Ar
rest After Wedding.
SENTENCED TO PRISON
Wife VIII Seek Annulment Of Mar.
riage and Friends Count Loans az
Lost-Dlsputed Identity With Son
Of Mlssouri's Biggest Farmer


Council Bluffs, lat is a far cry
from feted bridegroom az a wedding
breakfast with unlimited credit and
tradesmen begging his favora to
numbered convict in the Missouri PEN
itentiary, with his hair cropped, but
James Milliken made the change with.
in five days. In the first role he was
known as Jess Rankin, son Of the
late David Rankin of Tarkio. Mo, the
largest farmer In the world, and in his
latter role he was known as James
'Milliken of Tarkio, indicted at Kansas
City for horse stealing before he In
troduced himself as heir to the largest
far min Missouri and Iowa.
The arrest was made in the presence
of his bride Of an hour, who was Mis-,
Edna Blumenstein, and his wedding
guests. His wife will ask annulment
Of the marriage,
So stoutly did Milliken maintain he
was the real Tess Rankin" that he
contended In the courtroom with the
true Rankin as to which was the mas.
querader. 1t was not untii several OLD
schoolmates Of Rankin were produced
and positively identified their friend
that Milliken acknowledged his decep.
ton. But by that time his bride had
returned to her mother.
According to the real Rankin, who
came to Council Bluffs to defend his
name, this Is not the first time MILF
ken has passed himself off as the Tar.
kio man. Instead there are numerous
instances in which Milliken succeeded
In flying high" at the expense Of the
Missouri farmer. But never before
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1912-03-28

did the pretender carry his deception
to the point Of marrying an innocent
girl, as he did in the Council Blafs
case.
Six weeks previous Milliken APP
peared In Council Bluffs and registered
at the best hotel under the name OF
Jess Rankin"
Rankin is one Of the best-known
names In southwestern Iowa, where
the Rankins Of Tarkio own thousands
of acres Of the best land In the state.
But, fortunately for the masquerader.
young Rankin himself was known here
snly by regulations not by sight. And
for SIX weeks Milliken lived in clover.
AS young Rankin" Of Tarkio he could
have anything he wanted.
He lived at the most expensive
cafes. He continued his residence az
the hotel. He gave dinners to new
friends. Cigars, by the box. were sent
to his room and charged" His cred
il at the bank would have been good
for $4,000 or more. on a check, but not
a scratch of the pen did the fellow
make in that direction. He cashed
no checks.
He borrowed from every one with
whom he came In contact. Completes
ly busted" he would laugh. Spent
my last cent. Hand It back first time
/ 70 near the bank" 1t was a good
Joke, this catching young Rankin. heir
to $4,000 acres, without red cent 70
his name.
Rankin met Miss Edna BIumen.
stein, whose father is an employe Of
the Northwestern railroad. He made
love violently. just as he did every
thing else.
AS a wedding present, Rankin" De.
termined to give to his bride the
very best auto that money could
buy" So, for a week, they sailed
around Omaha and Council Bluffs IN
different automobiles which they were
trying, while the bridegroom made
up his mind as to the one he wanted
Going to give the little girl any
thing she wants" he told the de>lers.
That's young Rankin Of Iarkio.
Got money enodgh to buy every car
in the house and not miss It. the
salesman whispered to the managers.
Then came the marriage with Miss
Blumenstein, followed by the wedding
breakfast at one Of the prominent
cafes. IN the midst thereof. Chief ot
Police Frome walked IN, laid bis
hands on 'Rankin's'' shoulder end
said: Il want you, Milliken." He vas
turned over to the Missouri authort
ties. taken to Kansas City, pleaded
guilty and was sent to the penisentt
aTy for two years.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1912-03-28
ADVERTISE IN THE JOURNAL
Notice of Sale Under Pow
err of Atty to Secu re Debt

Notice is hereby given that under
and by power Of power Of sale
coupled with an interest, given by
John III. Hunter to Stoyall and
Woman dated Dec. 10 1910, and
recorded in the Clerks office, Lee
County IN Book II pages IA and Is
and in Terrell county in Book =.
pages 1867, | will sell the follow
ing on the first Tuesday in April
before tile Court House door Of Lee
county at Leesburg. between the le-
gal hours of sale, to the highest and
best bidder for cash, the following
A one-ninth undivided interest in
and to all Of lot Of land No. 124,
and the northeast quarter (50) acres
Of lot 1872 in the 18th district Lee
countyGa., also, 80 acres off the
north west corner Of lot Of land No.
1870 and so acres off the southeast
corner, Of lot Of land No. 1870, the
same being in the 18th district Ter
relI county Ga, the said lands ~
ing in Lee county consisting Of a
total Of $50 acres more or less said
lands lying in Terrell county con-
sisting in total of 100 acres more or
less, also the undivided interest Of
the said John IF. Hunter in and to
a certain tract Of land near Smith
vile, Ca, being 100 acres mere
or less, and known as the Richard
SON Hunter lands and joining the
LANDS Of Jane Harmon, Mrs. Ca
wood, Kate Davis and Narcissus
Num-, and being 10 interest.
Said lands being known as the
Henry Hunter farm, and being sold
under and by virtue Of power Of
sale conveyed in dCel from Jonn III
Hunter, to the said Stovall and Yeo-
man or their legal representatives
Tor attorneys, providing that in the
event of the failure of the said John
H. Hunter to pay the note for
which this deed was given as sesur-
lily, the slme might be sold after
due advertisement for 30 days in
any paper published in Lee county,
Ga, before the Court House Door
of Lee county. and after deducting
! all costs and expenses of advertis
ing and legal fees together with
| principal and interest the balance
| to be paid to the said John
| H. Hunter. Wherefore, under the
said power of sale the undersigned
will proceed at said time to offer
said lands for sale, or so much of
( the same as may lie necessary to
cancel the in lebtedness which the
aforesaid deed was made to secure,
and make title as provided by said
pow to tie purch ser to sch as
lmay be sold therpat.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1912-03-28

house door Of said comfy, on the
first Tuesday in April, 1912, be-
tween the legal hours Of public sale,
to the highest bidder for cash, the
following property, to-wit:
One Tomlin-Harris" boiler 40
horsepower; one Frick & Co. saw
mill with wire cable carriage, three
head blocks, and friction feed. Also,
two single mills belonging and all
attachments. Levied on and sold as
the property Of J. w. Burke, under
and byevirtue Of a certain execution
issued from the City Court of Lees
burg, in favor Of Empire Life In
surance Co. vs. J. w. Burke. Sold
under Il levy dated March 3, 1911.
Also, at the same time and place,
/ will sell the stock Of goods con-
sisting Of groceries. canned goods,
notions, etc, belonging to r. s..
Hale, and contained in the store
house formerly occupied by him at
Smithville. Levied ON and sold as
the property Of F. S. Hale under
and by virtue Of certain mortgage
fla, issued from the Superior
Court Of sad County. in favor Of
Miller Grocery Company vs. T. S.
Hale, and a Distress Warrant for
rent in favor Of Mrs. Fl. II. McKen.
ney vs.. +. S. Hale, in my hands
This, the 9Th day Of March, 1912
S. B. SMITH,
Sheriff Lee Co. Ga.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1912-03-28

Thi is to cite all and sin
gular the creditors and heirs Of Ike
Anderson, to be and appear at
my office at tie April term, 1912,
of the Court Of Ordinary Of said
county, and show cause, i any
they can, why permanent letters OF
administration should not be grant
ed to said John Murphy on Ike
Anderson's estate. Witness my
official signature this, 4th day Of
March, 1912,
Gro. G. EDWARDS,
SIT Ordinary.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1912-03-28

WAITE D-A Florida Corporation
composed Of Bankers, Real Estate men,
Capitalists want district manager fer
I4eesburg district. Duties consist in plac-
ing advertisement; managing sales depart
ment, collections, etc. Salary $3.50 per
month; extra commissions, office and
travelling expenses. Liberal allowance
for sub-agents. This position will be
found pleasant, permanent, and profitable
for hustler Address Sales Manager,
Pensacola Improvement Company, Pensa-
cola, Fla.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1912-03-28
CITATION
CouNTY

GEORGIA-LEE COUNTY
To Whom it may concern: A..
R. Harris, Administrator Of the es-
tate OF Jane Harmon, late of Lee
county deceased, has applied to this
court forleave to sell acertain 4 acres
of land more or les lying near
Smithville, Ca, in said county. this
is therefore to notify all concerned
that the said application viii be
heard at the next April term of the
Court Of Ordinary, and if no objec-
tions filed said order will e passed.
Same being..for the purpose Of paying
debts of the estate and for distribu-
ton. This, March 4, 1912.
Gro. G. EDWARDS,
sat Ordinary. Lee Co Ga.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1912-03-28
Legal Advertising !
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CITATION
GEORGIA--LEE CorENrY.

GEOR(fIA--LEE COUNT.
L. G.. Council, guardian Of Gee.
HI. Ansley, now deceased, has ap
piled to me for a discharge from his
guardianship, Of said Geo. H. An
sley. This, therefore, is to notify
all persons concerned, to file their
objections, if any they have, en- OF
before the first Monday in April,
next, else said J.. &. Council will
be discharged from his guardians
ship as applied for. This, March
4th 1912. Gro. G. EDWARDS,
SIT Ordinary, Lee Co. Ga.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1912-03-28
Notice Of sheriff's Sale

GEORGIA-LEE COUNTY
VIII be sold before the Court
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1912-03-28
CTTATTo1T

GEORGIA-LEE COUNTY
To All Whom it May Concern:
John Murphey Of said state, having
in proper form, applied to me as a
person selected by tie next Of kin.
for letters of administration on the
estate of Ike anderson, late Of said
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1912-03-28
GEORGIA LEE County

To all whom it may concern: FL
mira Mons having in due form Of
law applied 10 tie appointed perma-
nent Administrative upon the es-
tate of L. A. Mons, late of said
county, deceased. Notice is here
by given that said application will
be heard at ths regular term of tile
court Of Ordinary for said county,
to be held on the first Monday in
April, 1912. Witness my hand
and official signature, this, the 4th
day Of March 1912
GEO. G. EDWARDS,
sat Ordinary.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1912-03-28

Mrs Fannie Hinson Case No 1117
VS. Lee Superior Court
M. L. Hinson Libel for Divorce
To III. j.. Hinson, def't. in above
stated case:
You are hereby notified that on
October II, 1911, Mrs. Fannie
Hinson filed suit against you for to-
tai divorce, returnable to the Nov.
term, 1911, of Superior Court, of Lee
county Georgia, alleging that you
were a nonresident of said state:
and at Nov. term, an order was
taken requiring service upon you
by publication: Therefore, you are
hereby required to be and appear at
the next term of Lee Superior
Court to be held on the first Mon
dav in MAY, 1912, then and there
to answer the Plaintiff complaint,
as in defiant thereof ihe Court WI
proceed as to justice shall appertain-
Witness, the Hon.
Z. A. LITTLEoHN,
Judge Of said court,
JAMES Morgan. Clerk.
This. March 9th 1912 6-St
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1912-03-28
STATE OF ONO, Cry or TOLEDO, !
INcAs CoENTY-

Frank J. Cheney makes oath that he is
senior partner of the firm Off. J. Cheney
& Co, doing business in the City Of
Toledo, County and State aforesaid, and
that said firm viii pay tho sum of SI0O. 90
for each and every calse Of Catarrh that
cannot be cured by the use Of Halls
Catarrh Cure. FRANK j. CHENEY
Sworn to before me and subscribed in
my prcseace, this 9th day Of December.
4. y. 1886. \. w. GLEASON,
lSeal. Notary Public
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally.
and acts directly on the blood and raucou
surfaces OF the system. Send Tor testi-
mOnIals Tree
T. ]. Cheney & Co., Toledo, O.
Sold By all Druggists, 75c. Take Halls
Family Pills Tor constitutions.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1912-03-28
GEORGIA-LEE CoUyrY

To All Whom it May Concern:
John Murphy Of said state, having
in proper form applied, as a per-
son selected by next Of kin, for let
tiers Of administration on the estate
Of William Anderson, late Of said
county, deceased. This, is to cite
all and singular the creditors and
heirs Of William Anderson, to be
and appear my Office at the April
term, 1912, Of the Court Of Ordi-
nary of said county, and show
cause, ii any they can, why perma-
nent letters of administration should
not be granted to said John Muir
ply on the William Anderson es-
tate. Witness my official signature
this, 4th day Of March, 1912.
Gro. G. EDWARDS
sat Ordinary,
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1912-03-28
MONEY! to loan

on land al 6 per cent, and reasonable COM
missions, in amounts from 5000 up. Cal
on us II you wish loan.
LONG & SON.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1912-11-01

A girl who has passed part Of her
NE In japan invited is friends to din
ner recently, and In the center of the
table was large bird made Of forget
fne-nots. That the bird covered pho
nograph was not known until the
finger bowl stage of the banquet. In
the water were floating rose petals.
and they gradually unfolded into a;
scroll. on which was written. Get my
secret from the bird" Curiosity was
at high pitch when the young hostess
turaed the key and the bird softly
sang Marie and Philip want me to
tell you that they are engaged and in
yite you all to the wedding" Congrat-
uiations then were In order, but the
secret was kept 80 well until the bird
talked that no one suspected more
than casual friendship existed be-
tween the hostess and her admirer.-
New York Press. ff
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1912-11-01
saints and elnnere

9AtUt8 ana 0tUNOF8s
Goodness itself can be 30 overgooA
that you can't Distinguish It from
badness,
When saints make sandwich men Of
themselves, advertising their virtues
to the public, extolIing their own ten
der, angelic qualities. you want to kill
them.
II only some of the pains taken to
make human beings good were ex-
pended in trying to make them happy
what different place this old world
would be.
II only teachers and preachers and
parents and fanatics and resormers
would realize that what people need
10 little sunshine sent into their
lives before they talk about RESPONSE.
bilities and q future state.
There are children and grown
people SO cobwebbed over with care
and misery that all talk OF show good"
to them IL useless, Their only hope
their only salvation-lies in infusing
a little sympathy. consideration and
happiness into their lives.
Often 1t is mother-weary, body
and soul. Tired Of plodding. tired Of
working on In q round of endless de-
tail-ittle. Insignificant, provoking
items that she gets no credit for do
ing, but fatal discredit for leaving
undone. Gs 5 l
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1912-11-01
FIRST to Use chIeroform.

Chloroform an as anaesthetic was
first used on the 30th Of September,
1846, by DR.. w. T. G. Morton, a den
list, OF Boston, in case of tooth ex-
traction. and thereafter by him in
many difficult operations, The news
of the discovery reached England In
December, 1S46, and British dentists
Immediately began to use 1t. Sir
James Simpson, Scotch physician
(1S11-1S70) was the first to use 1t In
hospital practice and this he did in
1S47 His discovery was considered
independent Of that by the Boston
dentist and In 1865 he was knighted.
He had a public funeral when he died
and statue Of him in bronze stands
in Edinburgh. ~ @
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1912-11-01
Mother Kangaroo Bravery.

During a severe drought In GER
tain section Of Australia, the owner of
country station was sitting one eve
ming on the porch when he saw a
kangaroo lingering about, alternately
approaching and retiring from the
house. as If half In doubt and fear
what to do
At length she approached the wa
ter pals. and, taking a young one
from her porch. held 1t to the water
to drink.
While her baby was satisfying its
thirst the mother was quivesing all
over with apprehension, for she was
but few feet from the porch where
one Of her foes was watching her.
The baby having finished drinking,
1t was replaced In the pouch and the
old kangaroo set of at q rapid pace.
The spectator was so much Impress
ed by the astonishing bravery OF the
affectionate mother that he made a
Yow-and kept it--never again to
shoot a kangaroo.