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The state herald., 1912-12-06
Box Social.

The Amity Grange, No. 2O9, gave a
box social and entertainment at the
Amitie school house Nov. 2S. The en-.
tertainment consisted of songs, decla-
nations, readings, violin and graphic
phone music. The recitations by the
young people were well rendered and
showed great care in their training.
After the exercises of the evening came
the selling of the boxes and the contest
was very spirited as there was not box
es enough to supply all, Boxes sold
well and brought from SOC to $4.0O per
box, supper for two. The proceeds of
the supper goes 10 the Amity Grange,
which amounted to S24.5O. All seemed
to have good time and enjoyed the
supper hugely. Old maid and lass, old
married and young married cast their
lots together and partook of the viands
prepared by the ladies and in behalf OF
the Amity Grange we want to thank
one and all for your attendance and as
sistance and attendance and trust yor
may be with US on many occasions Of
like nature, and come and join us a.
grangers and help with the good worl
we have just begun. Granger.
The state herald., 1912-12-06
Reception.

Mr.. and Mrs. j. A. Berg and Mrs. j.
N. SKIOLD gave a reception at the home
of the latter in the Haxtun country on
Friday evening Nov 20, in honor of
Mr.. and Mrs. David johnson who were
married on Oct. 81, 1912, in Denver.
This young couple gave their many
friends quite surprise with their we'd
ding. They kept their wedding secret
till the invitations for the reception
were sent out. The bride is daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. J. A. Berg, who are
numbered among the earliest residents
of our county. She is young lady of
good accomplishments and has host OF
friends in the county. Mr.. johnson is
one of the enterprising young farmers
of the Haxtun country and is well spo'
ken of by all who know him.
The reception is reported as very en-.
joyable occasion for all present. There
were about fifty invited guests present
who sat down to table loaded with 9
most tempting supper, after which {
good social time was enjoyed
The state herald., 1912-12-06
Miss Leblanc gives Sur
prise Party to her Father

Miss Emma Leblanc gave surprise
dinner to her father, L. L. Blanc, on
his 57th birthday. Thursday evening, at
which the members of the Lex 'lanc tam
lily, exclusive of Mrs. Leblanc, who is
visiting at BridgeporD Misse,' Sallie
Lea Davis, Hazel Gaddy. and Eugene
Lehloss. representative Of Lincoln
wholesale house. were present.
After all had partaken of the delicious
things to'eat, the Leblanc orchestra
composed Of the members of the family
rendered several classical selections.
The sons and daughters Of Mr.. lie
Blanc presented him with n handsome
slumber ehair.-Sterling Re, publican Ad
voeate.
The state herald., 1912-12-06

Aristotle asserted that the highest
good is attained only by the realization
oil ones specific nature that is, by max
ing ones specific nature the real thing.
According to this it is best for hog to
be Just as much of hog as he can be;
and, similarly. it is best for man to
be Just as much of man as he can be.
-Ex.
The state herald., 1912-12-06

Some forceful people imagine that
they are masterful. when they are mere
ly brutal. The first requisite for real
masterliness.is self-dicipline that leads
to self-control. Without this any exhi-
bition Of force may easily become brut.
ish. Whoever would command and lead
men must first command and lead him
self.-Exl
The state herald., 1912-12-06
Saves Leo OF Boy

at seemed that my l4-year old boy
would have TO lose his leg, on account
of an ugly ulcer, caused by bad bruise
wrote D. F. Howard, Aquone, N. c.
IAN remedies and doctors treatment
failed till we tried Bucklen's Arnica
salve, and cured him with one box.
Cures burns, boils, skin eruptions, pile:
25c at Big Brick drug store
The state herald., 1912-12-06

Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Borland and son.
Whitney, left Saturday for a trip to the
pacific coast. They go to Portland for
a visit and expect to spend couple OF
months at that and other points in Ore
gon and California.
The state herald., 1912-12-06
NJ. E. CHURCH.

Sunday School 1880 a. m.
Morning service 1l:S0.
Hymns (HymnaD 81, 3l5, 442.
Special singing, selected, choir.
Sermon-The nearness of God.
Evening service at s o'clock.
Hymns (Epworth Praises) ITO, l46,
65, 1913.
Quartette For you | am Praying.
Sermon--Violent religion.
Junior League on Sunday afternoon
at o'clock.
Epworth League on Sunday evening
at O'Clock.
Wednesday prayer melting at 1880 p.
M
W. D. WALLER.
The state herald., 1912-12-06

If you have young children you have
perhaps noticed that disorders Of the
stomach are their most common ailment
To correct this you will find Chamber
lain's stomach and liver tablets excel
lent. They are easy and pleasant tC
take and mild and gentle in effect. For
sale by Big Brick drug store
The state herald., 1912-12-06
He Advertised---At Last

There was man in our town,
And he was wondrous wise;
He swore (t was his policy
He would not advertise.
But one sad day he advertised,
And thereby hangs tale,
The ad. was set in quite small type
And headed, "Sheriff's Sale"
The state herald., 1912-12-06

The Epworth League of Ho.yoke is
being well attended and much interest
is being taken by the young people in
the work. A cordial invitation is eX
tended to all young p ople not connect
ed with similar organizations, to attend
and take part in the work of the league.
The state herald., 1912-12-06

DR.. Means has got to be quite sport
so they say. He was out on trip re-
Gently with his little Ford car when q
coyote trotted into the road in front OF
him and dared him to give chase. He
gave chase with the result that he out
ran the coyote, ran over it and killed it.
The state herald., 1912-12-06
Over 400 Patients

BRING THE SCHOOL CHILDREN.
To the Sears Hotel Dec. 9 81 1919
where DR. Seporo. the well.known eye,
car, nose and throat specialist Of Den.
ycr viii examine their eyes and yours
free. Come carly.
The state herald., 1912-12-06

J. W. Copeland, of Dayton, Ohio,
purchased bottle of Chamberlain S
Cough Remedy for his boy who had a
cold and before the bottle was all used
the boys cold was gone. Is that not
better than to pay five dollar doctor S
bill! For sale by Big Brick drug store.
The state herald., 1912-12-06

When you have bad cold you want
the best medicine obtainable so as TO
cure it with as little delay as possible.
Here is a druggists opinion: 81 have
sold Chamberlain's Cough remedy for
fifteen years" says Enos Lollar Of Sar
atoga, Ind, "and consider it the best
on the market" For sale by Big Brick
drug store.
The state herald., 1912-12-06

The true way to be thankful is to be
be thankful every day instead of being
gushingly thankful on thanksgiving day
and then proceeding to forget all about
thankfulness for another year.
The state herald., 1912-12-06

o. C. Barnhard from Sterling has ac-
cep,ed position in the shop of G. W.
Garland. Mr.. BARNARD has had anum-
ber of years experience as horseshoer
and is SAID to be an expert in that line
of work.
The state herald., 1912-12-06
Estray Notice

Taken up at my ranch II miles north
west of Haxtun about Oct. |, one bald
faced sorrel gelding years old, and
with four white feet.
+. NJ Groves. Haxtun, ColoY
The state herald., 1912-12-06

Jay Worley, son of Judge and Mrs.
S. S worley of Holyoke, is reported
sick with the scarlet fever at Boulder
where he has been attending the state
university. Mrs. Worley left Monday
for Boulder TO care for him.
The state herald., 1912-12-06
DIR. &c. SAPERO

Eye, ear, nose and throat specialist Of
Denver. will be In liolyokc. on Dee. q.
. 1919, at the Scars Hotel. eonuulta.
tion and examination for glaa,ca free
The state herald., 1912-12-06

Captain T. j. Mitts had the misfor
tune to lose a good horse the first OF
the week. The horse got down in the
barn and injured itself so badly that it
died.
The state herald., 1912-12-06

The high school entertainment adver
tised for Friday evening has been call
ed off on account Of the sickness Of one
of the ladies who was to take part in
the play.
The state herald., 1912-12-06

MIR. and Mrs. Martin Nelson returned
Wednesday from St. Paul, Neb., where
they were called last week by the death
of a niece,
The state herald., 1912-12-06
Notice.

The Boulder Creamery Co., of Denver
Colo has opened cream receiving
station at Holyoke.
We ask every cream producer in Phil.
lips county to give US trial.
We pay cash for cream. butter anC
eggs. Honest test and weight and best
market price for cream.
Come and see us at the Baker Hall.
Earl Beremann, Agt.
The state herald., 1912-12-06

The Burlington freight from the east
now makes turn-around at Holyoke
on Wednesdays and Fridays on account
of the heavy local freight business on
the line.
The state herald., 1912-12-06

Louis Olmsted recently had the mis-
fortune to fall down through the Bur-
lington coal house cutting his face and
head quite severely.
The state herald., 1912-12-06

have just received an up to date
stock of shoes and am now prepared to
supply customers with good shoes at
fair prices. l.. l.. Lane
The state herald., 1912-12-06

Hon C. W. Weir has recently had
some additions and other improvements
made to his dwelling house on his farm
north of Holyoke.
The state herald., 1912-12-06

Winter struck our section of country
this week but it is not likely to last
many days. Our county escaped the
worst OF the Storm.
The state herald., 1912-12-06

Mrs. Wanamaker of Imperial, Neb I,
came up to Holyoke Tuesday for Wis.
it with her sister, Mrs. F. Sprague.
The state herald., 1912-12-06

Miss Edith DeWolf from Grand Island
Neb,, has accepted a position as stenog
rapher in C. D. Walrod's law office.
The state herald., 1912-12-06

Lost, on the streets of Holyoke, Sat
urday, Nov. 90, black lap-robc brand
ed {. Leave robe at Herald office.
The state herald., 1912-12-06

Wear Brown shoes; they always wear
good and for style and fit cannot be sur
passed. A. Scheunemann sells them.
The state herald., 1912-12-06

Mrs. R. n. White and sister, Miss
Carrie Gassert, were called to Denver
Monday by the death Of an uncle.
The state herald., 1912-12-06
Estraycd

Two ycarling calves branded on the
right hip reversed D over lazy j. Lib
efal reward. Amos uibbs
The state herald., 1912-12-06

Rev. Douhan of this county made
trip to Denver Wednesday.
The state herald., 1912-12-06

The pupils of the county high school
are preparing to give play in the near
future.
The state herald., 1912-12-06

o. w. Iohn of Haxtun was in Rol-
yoke Monday.
The state herald., 1912-12-06

Furniture for sale inquire of A
Scheunemann.
The state herald., 1912-12-06

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Jacobs lef
Tuesday for visit in Kansas City.
The state herald., 1912-12-06

Found, shawl. Owner can secure
same by calling at this office and pay
ing for this local. dc
The state herald., 1912-12-06

Mr.. and Mrs. A. Justice and little
daughter went to Sterling Wednesday
for visit.
The state herald., 1912-12-06

L. Leblanc of Sterling was in Hol-
yoke Thursday.
The state herald., 1912-12-06

The new Burlington turntable at Hol
yoke is in position.
The state herald., 1912-12-06

j. E. Johnson of Haxtun was in Hol-
yoke Saturday.
The state herald., 1912-12-06

The regular term of district court
convenes in Holyoke Tuesday Dec. lc.
The state herald., 1912-12-06

Read A. Scheunemann's shoe ad in
this issue.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1912-12-27
PLEASANT TIME IN PROSPECT


Il was visiting my married sister
I'm Toledo last week." relates Buck
Halves. She's got a three-year-old
kid. and. while l am fairly fond OF
children. | am a bachelor and some
what sot in my ways. l was rather
dismayed. therefore. when my sister
proposed leaving me in the house with
the child one afternoon. And here's
what she said:
Don't put yourself to a bit Of
trouble-he can take care of himself.
See that ne doesn't climb up to the
pantry shelves and keep an eye on
him so that be won't get into any
mischief. He won't annoy you. Don't
lei him go down cellar and watch that
he doesn't get hold of the books in
the library. and he'll amuse himself
all right. II he cries, give him cooky.
and IL that doesn't stop rim, ride him
or your back. But don't let him
bother you bit. I'll be homo In an
hour. Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1912-12-27
MANY WINTER FABRICS
TROUBLE REALLY is IN MAKING
ONES SELECTION.
Description Of Some of the Most
Popular Materials May Help
Some One Who Is Still Un-
decided as to Choice.

So many different fabrics are "on
the market" suing for favor that 1t
were convenient al least for buyers
to know one from t'other 1t would
be disappointing TO rush in for a bar
gain in armure and find that you
really thought it to be bengaline.
Armure is weave that produces a
fine pebbled surface.
Bengaline is silk fabric that has
thick threads or cords at intervals
from selvage to selvage. Frequently
the cord is of wool covered with silk
and in this season the two-tone eff.
fects are popular
Beige is fine fabric woven of
threads OF two different colors.
These two are twisted together. Civ
ing an uncertain effect in the light,
although the general coloring is a
monotone. Beige is also the color
Of natural wool
Camefs hair is loose wooden
fabric with long hairs.
Bourette is a rough effect gained
by introducing lumpy, knotted yarns
at intervals in the weaving.
Challis, either cotton, wool or a
mixture Of these two, is light
weight fabric, usually printed.
Mohair is a lustrous fabric, light
In weight and dust shedding. made
from the hair OF the Angora goat
Tulle Is fine silk netlike maline.
made from the silk of the wild silk
worm that feeds on oak leaves.
When pongee and shantung are heavy
and coarsely woven they are called
tussah.
Melton is a smooth, stout wooden
cloth like broadcloth, only heavier.
1t is suitable for tailored costumes.
Ladies' cloth is fabric for tailored
suits and long wraps similar to fan
mel In construction, but with a high
finish on the surface which gives a
broadcloth effect.
Terry cloth is a weave with p Ioon-
cd effect. 1t is a velvet in which the
loops OF the pile have not been cut
The name is frequently applied to cot
ton fabrics OF the type of agaric and
sponge cloth.
Sicllian cloth, OF siciliene, is mo-
hair OF heavy weight.
Cravenette is not a fabric. but a
process. 1t Is waterproofng process
applied to any material, either silk.
wool or cotton.
Raye means striped
Tulle is fine silk netlike maline.
The French apply the same name To
blonde or cotton net
Panne is light weight velvet with
the pile laid or fiattened
Oxford was originally wool fabric
In dark gray and white mixtures or
late years heavy cotton and linen
fabrics have been known by this
name
Granite Ia a weave I'm which the
yarns are so twisted az to create n
pebbied surface
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1912-12-27
STATE HAPPENINGS
RECORDED IN BRIEF
NEWS ITEMS FROM ALL oVE3
INDIANA.
A. SElDENSTIcKER is NAMED
eoV Marshall Appoints indianapolis
Man as Member of Board of Par
dons TO Succeed T. A.
Daily.

indianapolis, Dec 24.-Adolph Sci
oehsucker of Indianapolis had been
appointed by Governor Marshall as
member of the state board of par
uons TO succeed Thomas A Daily. also
OF this city. The change takes effect
January l. Seidensticker is a Demo
crat and was member of the house
Oh representatives two years ago.
Ddly was a Republican when appoint
eo by Governor Hanly four years ago
out became a Progressive in the re-
cent campaign. The other members
Oh the board are A. d. Thomas, Re
publican, of Charlottesville. and Har-
~ b. Darling, Democrat, of Laporte
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1912-12-27
Three Hurt in Poker Raid.

Rochester, Dec. 24-Three men
were injured when they jumped from
window on the third floor of the
Arlington hotel down an air shaft to
ROOF twenty feet below in an effort
TO escape a raid on a poker game.
DICK Steen, who was refused admit
lance to the game, made the raid and
broke door down to get in At his
approach the ten players were in a
panic, several of them iumping ont
the window. Steen carried several
overcoats, two boxes of cigars and the
'rake-off' box to the lobby of the no.
tel and offered them to the police as
evidence, but no arrests were made.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1912-12-27
widow Seeks MISSING Man.

columbus. Dec. 24-William NAYS,
twenty-five years old, who, when
locked up at Taylorsville six months
ago. gave his home as Jacksonville
mas disappeared, and Mrs. Hazel Fox,
twenty years old. a widow of Taylors-
vile, whom it is alleged he deserted
Oh the day he promised to marry her.
10 trying TO locate him. The widow
had made all preparations for her
marriage, including the making of her
wedding clothes, and came to this
CITY, where her betrothed was to meet
her and where they were to be mar
ried' but he never came. Just before
departing Mays told a friend that he
was going TO old Union Church TO
commit suicide, but his body has not
been found.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1912-12-27
Anti-Tosin Affects Heart.

Michigan city. Dec Seabury
hogers, eighteen years old. son OF
Dr j. +. Rogers OF this city, was
found dead In bed Doctor Rogers Ia
sick with diphtherla and young Rog.
ers and other members OF the family
were treated with antltoxln. lis In
supposed that the anti.toxln affected
the Young MAPS heart lie was "A
member of the high school class of
1913 and prominent in high school
athletics.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1912-12-27

Cover two rounds OF cardboard with
mhi'e ana TWO with the pink material.
'nen overcast white and a pink TO.
gether tthe bare sides OF the card.
boards OF course. being on the out.
side)' when you will have two com.
pletely covered rounds
II brocaded material Is used Il
VIII not need TO be embroidered. but
with plain material small spray
OF flowers and leaves worked on the
PINK material before II is attached
TO the cardboard Ia great improve
ment
a line pink cord sewn on TO tho
edge OF the case makes neat finish.
and sometimes put a narrow frili
OF lace-Boston Globe.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1912-12-27
Movie" Men Form UnIops.

Muncie, Dec. 24-Owners OF NOV.
fng picture shows from several Indi
ana cities were in Muncie to attend
the meeting OF the moving picture
men In the Eighth district The meet.
ing was called for the purpose of or
ganizing local unions and two unions
were formed. one TO be known as
Muncie union. No. 3. and the other
AZ Anderson union. No 4. T. G. Larry
was chosen president OF the local
union and John Rosenberg heads the
Anderson union. A banquet followed
the business meeting.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1912-12-27
Suedeo Collar Set.

In every color. but particularly In
gray and In vivid scarlet collar. Gun
and belt sets are being produced. The
material used is suede an1 the collar
and cuffs are OF the old-world Round.
head pattern.
The collar turns down and the Guns
turn up while che belt is straight and
excessively neat. To be worn with
the country tweed or serge suit the
new sets are admirably adapted.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1912-12-27
Vivid CoIors In vooue.

India seems to be responsible for
the vivid colors which are In vogue
In England. Purple. green and bright
blue are very popular. but red Ia the
favorite. red In all its shades from
cerlse to the brlck.llke tone known as
carrots And here the English won.
an scores over her French sister for
her rosy complexion can stand tho
most vivid shades OF red. while the
french woman generally avoids this
color.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1912-12-27
MAKING Fur Bands.

When you desire TO cut fur In mar
row bands place Ii hair side down
ward upon a marble slab and meas
ure off the desired width.
Mark with a pencil and cut with q
sharp knife, following the pencil mark
indicated. Care must be taken not
TO mutilate the fur.
III you desire TO join the bands,
neatly overcast them with linen
thread on the skin side.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1912-12-27
For the Little Folks.

some OF NJ newest suit design.
for the small boy show sashes in a
contrasting shade from that chosen
for the little garments.
Fur coats promise TO be very fash.
ionaele this winter in tiny fashion.
land, Some OF these models ara de
cldediy original in cut
Scotch plaids fashion many OF the
latest children's school frocks. In
fact, plaids for making and trlmlnIne
dresses for the little folks.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1912-12-27
Find No Suicide Motive

Lafayette, Dec. 24.-Coroner Earl
VanReed and the police were busy
endeayoring to find the motive for
Mrs. Lucy Sweck takings her life at
her home here. Mrs. Sweck was
alone in her home save for her two
year-old son. There is now evidence
that the mother. after swallowing
three ounces of carbolc acid. at.
tempted to pour an ounce OF the acid
down her child's throat. The little
one is still in a critical condition In
st. Elizabeth hospital and his chances
for recovery are slight.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1912-12-27
4s Counties Settle With State

Indianapolis. Dec. 24.-From 40
counties, which have completed the
transfer OF the money due the state
In the annual December settlements.
the total collections have reached
N,S2S,575.o4. According TO totals
made In the auditor OF states office
In 1911. at this date only IS counties
had settled
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1912-12-27

Newcastle, Dec. 2f-Mrs Walter
Reed and her two children. Herman
and Charles, eleven and nine years
old respectively, narrowly escaped
death from asphyxiation. They were
rendered unconscious by the fumes
from hot water heater The timely
arrival OF the husband and father pre-
vented death
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1912-12-27
CASE FOR KEEPING RIBBONS
cardboard Covered TO Denote the Va.
rIous Shades 10 the Foundation
OF the Article.

] make my cases 60 hold two rolls
Of baby ribbon. but OF course. they
can be- made 90 hold IA many AS one
likes.
First cut out four rounds W card
board, white. especially II light
shade OF material IL to be- used as "A
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1912-12-27
New Fabrics.

Most delightful are the fabrics
pressed Into the service OF new mod
els or the nature OF costumes tailleur
ana afternoon frocks Rateen. I'm ey.
cry variety, is offered us: the rateen
or this season has gained In beauty
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1912-12-27
Returns From Church; ple.-

Shelbyville. Dec 24-Mrs. Susan
Brill nifty years old via OF John
Brill, n prominent business man here.
dropped dead at her home just after
returning from attending services ut
the ~. Joseph cathedral. She had not
been III, and heart disease In believed
TO be the cause, Two SONS and eight
daughters survive.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1912-12-27
Way of Some Ministers.

Bishop w. F. Mcdowell. Methodist,
says some ministers are like some
horses-they'll work all right in the
lead but will balk when placed else
where.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1912-12-27

photo. by Underwood & Underwood. n. ~
The Indian blanket coat is the lat
est for the lady's wear for winter
sports, especially coming in handy for
skating. Its length reaches only a
little below the knees. The material
is of a soft wool of various colors on
a tan background with markings Of
brown and dull green. The hat Is OF
tan felt and trimmed with green
wings to suggest the Indian head
dress
considerably since it first laid clsims
on our affections last year 1t still re-
tains. however. its rough surface. al
though it has acquired lovely velvety
finish In addition. This modified mir
ror" effect shows to advantage in the
new shades of rich reds, deep purpies
and chestnut browns.