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The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-12-19

church. Light refreshments will be
served for which a reasonable price
will be charged. A constitution and
bylaws will be presented for approval
and officers are to be elected. The
program Of that evening will consist
OF addresses by representatives Dick
inson and Johnson Of Blackfoot, and
Senator Edgtngton/ Of Idaho Falls.
Shortly after this meeting these men
leave for the conyening Of the State
Legislature at Boise, therefore it is
peculiarly fitting to have them with us
at this time. This gathering win also
be favored by musical. numbers by the
Methodist male quartette. The men
OF the membership and constituency Of
the church are especially invited
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-12-19
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METHODIST CHURCH NOTES

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The Ladies Aid bazaar passed off
very pleasantly and successfully. We
understand that they are now enabled
with what was already in the treasury
to pay off somewhat over one half OF
the church debt. Definiteness Of aim
and unity Of effort bring agreeable
surprises in results. :.
The Sunday school Xmas program
of our church will be given in the
main auditorium Of the church on TutA
day evening of next week. A most
cordial welcome is extended to all:
Plans and preparations seem to be-
progressing very satisfactorily indeed:
|, Rev. Hawk Of the Children's Aid
and Home Finding Society will be- with
US next Sunday morning and tell us Of
the work the institution Is doing and
receive q free-will offering for that
work. We expect him to take child
from our town that is in need Of.
special treatment, and care which
could not otherwise be received. =
The choir il expecting to give spe-
cial attention and effort to the music!
Tor next Sunday We are informed that
selections from the Messiah" may
be rendered.
The Pastor at the Sunday night ser;
vice will give that beautiful story of
Van Dykes entitled "The Other Wise
Man." II you have read it it will be
all the more interesting. e.
A number from the Philathea and
Baraca Sunday school classes met Mca
day night at the parsonage and toge-
Their with the Pastor and wife went
to the home Of the Philathea's teach
err, Mrs. Hendrix The surprise was
given in honor of her return after a
sojourn Of two months in Colorado.
What with games, refreshments and a
social good time the evening passed
all too quickly.
The Brotherhood will meet Friday
night. Dec. 9th, in the parlors of the
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-12-19

Bumped Up Against the Real Thing
II think have bumped up against
the real thing in Chamberlin's Stomach
and Liver Tablets writes D. r.
Thomas of Tidioute, Pa. "They do
the work and cause no unpleasant re-
action" In case of constipation when
pills and saline cathartics are used,
their use is often followed by constipa-
ton as they take so much water out
of the system. On the other hand the
effect of Chamberlain's Tablets is so
agreeable and so natural that you do
not realize that it has been produced
by medicine, and no reaction follows
their use.. For sale by all dealers adv
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-12-19

1.-THE Best Medicine Ever Used"
"Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver
Tablets is the best medicine ever
used for constipation, biliousness and
headache" writes Mrs. A. w. Milne,
st. George, Utah. These tablets are
very effectual. easy and pleasant to
take. For sale by all druggists. .
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-12-19
Want Ads

One cent per word Each insertion.
No advertisement taken for less than
twenty-five cents.
FOR SALE-Will sell one lot in Dip
pie addition. 50x150 feet, valued at
$275, win sell at $185. N. F. Bar
ker. N u 19--2t
WANTED-Team, wagon and harness.
must be cheap for cash. State
price. c. Daily, Blachoot, Idaho.
FOR SALE-Three room house and
two lots, 353 S. University avenue.
Apply Mcvicar, Optimist office. tt
LOST-SmA1l beaver neck fur, lined
with brocAded satin. Return to this
office or call phone 16. Reward. ZIP
FOR RENT-House with bath, cash
or exchange for board. Box 38.
Blackfoot, Idaho. IT,
FOR SALE-Five lots on Bridge stree
block 116, numbers IL to 16 inclu-
sive. Very reasonable price. side
walks laid. Enquire Jacobs depart
ment store, Pocatello. Ds-Jsp
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1912-09-19
sio MACHINERY EXHIBIT

A very extensive exhibit of farm
machinery 10 promised at the
Richland County Fair at Wahpe-
ton Sept. "a, Is, 20 and 81. The
management has been at work all
summer interesting manufacture
ers in making exhibits this year
and as a result there will be a big
display of the latest in farm ma
chinery. A number of gasoline
and steam blowing engines will
be on exhibit on the grounds and
will make daily demonstrations
of blowing. Corn shredders, gas
olene engines, cream separators
and many other farm machines
will be on exhibition.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1912-09-19

Western Nan llas Dlmoulty Ia
Making Himself Known 20 /.
HE Relatives.

Mankato, MIMI, Sept. 42.-Af-
ter an absence Of twenty years,
Chris Hansen returned unexpec-
teddy yesterday an dV i'd diff
Guilty in identifying himself to
the satisfaction Of his brother as
we'll as other relatives. Hansen
left the family home at Winona
when he was rs and went west.
He served in the army during the
SpanishAmerican war and later
roughed it on the plains. He got
married and now resides at Rock
Valley, Wyo. He did not learn of
the death last spring of his father
until he returned yesterday. A
brother and sister have also died.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1912-09-19
conn soNooL moro

S Among q collection of notes
from parents to teachers are the
following:
Dear Madam: Jane has had
to stop home as have had twins.
It shant occur again"
"Dere Sir: Pleas excus Harry.
He haddest no trousers, and his
father woulddent let him come
without any"
Dear Miss Smith: Please ex-
cuse Rachel Abraham. She had
to fetch her mothers liver"
"Sir, I must strictly forbid you
Furnishing Thos. again for any
thing he does, as we never do so
ourselves except in self-defense."
Exchange.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1912-09-19
TOOK UP Ms MOTHER
olenn L. Martin Olives Mother 4
Ride In Aeroplano.

Glenn L. Martin, the aviator,
had the happiest fifteen minutes
of his life yesterday afternoon.
The young man who thinks but
little of making such worlds rec
ords as flying to Santa Catalina
island and back set the hearts Of
5000 people at Balboa island flut-
tering by taking his mother on 9
ride in his hydroearoplane. At
times they were 1000 feet high
out over the ocean.
While Martin was elated over
his achievement his mother was
equally pleased. TO this woman
who has watched with pride each
step of her sons advancement in
the realms of aviation and the
good will of the public, her ascent
was only a matter of assuring her
hoy" that she has every conf
dence in his ability.
Afraid? Why of course not.
Why should I be afraid when up
with Glenn? He's my boy still, al
though he has grown up" This
was what she said when the flight
had been finished.
Admitting friends were assur-
ed by Mrs. Martin that she felt
as safe high in the air with her
''boy' as she does in her rocking
chair in her home at Santa Ana
Los Angeles Tribune.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1912-09-19

DR.. Gilbreath, dentist has re-
moved his Office to the Schiller
block. Phone 68.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1912-09-19

An article that has real merit
should in time become popular.
That such is the case with Cham
beriain's Cough Remedy has been
attested by many dealers. H. w.
Hendrickson, Ohio Falls, Ind,
writes, "Chamberlain's cough
remedy is the best for coughs,
colds and Group, and is my best
seller" For sale by all dealers.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1912-09-19
johnson 0ays Che vvreoked Her
LIE In CARING for MIN After
the BIG Fight.
CHAMPION REvEALs sEoREr
Asserts Ne tas Not Recovered
From Fight with Jeffrles-
Tried 70 XIII Himself.

Chicago, Sept. 12.-Mrs. Eta
Duryea Johnson, wife of Jack
johnson, champion heavyweight
pugilist, died suicide after she
had wrecked her health in caring
for her husband, who was a VIC
tim of nervous prostation and SUI
icidal mania for a year on account
of injuries and exertion during
his fight with Jeffries.
This was the testimony of John
son at the inquest today. Johnson
said that the nature and extent of
his sufferings after the cham
pionship fight had been a secret
between his wife and himself.
II am still suffering from the
effects of the fight to some ex-
tent" he said.
johnson gave his testimony in
tears. He declared that his wifes
efforts to keep him from commit
ting suicide were what broke her
own health down. He said:
II believe that I incurred brain
fever or some similar derange-
ment from the exertions and the
heat of the Jeffries fight. was
not myself for a year but the Sc:
cret was closely kept between me
and Mrs. Johnson. She saved me
twice when I tried to choke my
self to death. She seized me and
struggled with me and prevented
the act. She had an awful time
taking care of me for over year
am only telling this now in JUS
tice to my wife. It never has been
told before"
johnson, who was the principal
witness at the inquest, wept as
he told his story of the circum-
stances leading to his wife's
death.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1912-09-19
DREWsrER's MILLIONS

- Frederick Thompson's produc-
ton of .'Brewster's Millions" q
dramatization of George Barr
McCutcheon's famous story of
the same name, will be the attrac-
ton at the Wahpeton opera house
two nights, Sept. 20 and 81. The
stage version of Mr.. McCutch-
cons book is the co-work of Win
chell Smith and Byron Ongley. It
will be presented here by a New
York cast.
The story iS odd and tells of
the efforts of Montgomery Brew
ster to spend a million dollars left
him by his grandfather, within a
year, and preserve complete Sc
creacy regarding his ultimate OBJ
ject. He is not permitted to give
it away or gamble it away, nor
institution or erect any perman-
ent memorial. This is made a
condition under which he inherits
a fortune seven times as large
from an uncle who has conceived
and nourished a bitter hatred for
the grandfather.
Frederick Thompson, the pro-
Queer, furnished scenical equip
ment for the play which, from all
accounts has proved sensational.
The third actin the scene abord
the yacht-one of Brewster's
money spending devices-there is
a marvellous and particularly eff
fective bit of stagecraft. In this
scene a storm arises and the big
stage settings, the movements of
the waves, the lightning effects,
all combine to make it particu-
larly realistic and interesting bit
of stage effect. The chief char.
acter, that of Monty Brewster is
in the hands of the we'll known
and versatile young actor, Clyde
Bates. The heroine will be essay
ed by the dainty and talented Oh
live Minnesse. The other long
list of characters will be repre-
sented by names we'll known on
the mimic stage.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1912-09-19
GOOD SHOWS DURING FAIR.

During the Richland county fair
at Wahpeton Sept. "a, 25, 26 and
81 there will be some special at
fractions at the Wahpeton opera
house. The management has al
ready booked the following shows
for that week. Sept. "a, Tempest
and Sunshine; Sept. rs, The Cow
puncher; Sept. 81, Brewster's
Millions. Braun's theatre. Wah-
peton's popular moving picture
and vaudeville house will also put
on a special program for the
entire week.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1912-09-19
FARMERS INSTITUTE

J. One of the features of the Rich
land County Fair at Wahpeton
this year will be the farmers in
stitute which will be held in a
big tent on the fair grounds ev-
cry morning of the fair. Ses-
sions will be held from nine to
eleven O'Clock in the morning and
at other hours of the day if there
is sufficient interest manifested.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1912-09-19

Running up and down stairs,
sweeping and bending over MAX
ing beds will not make a woman
healthy or beautiful. She must
get out of doors, walk a mile or
two every day and take Chamber
lain's tablets to improve her di-
gestion and regulate her bowels.
For sale by all dealers.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1912-09-19

The implicit confidence that
many people have in Chamber
collie, cohlera and diarrhoea rem
edy is founded on their use of the
remedy and their knowledge of
the many remarkable cures of
that it has effected. For sale by
all dealers.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1912-09-19
pREMIuM LISTS

Those desiring premium lists
for the Richland County Fair to
be held at Wahpeton September
"a, Is, 26 and 81 may get same
by addressing R. J. Hughes, Sec
rotary, Wahpeton, N. D.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1912-09-19
Uncle Ezra Says

1T don't take morn a gill Wv
effort to git folks into peck of
trouble" and a little neglect of
constipation, biliousness, indiges
ton or other liver arrangement
will do the same. If ailing, take
DR.. Kings New Life Pills for a
quick relief. Easy, safe, sure and
only rs cents at all druggists.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-08-08
A New Lumber Firm.

On August 1st there was change
in the lumber business of the G.. A.
Hubacher lumber yard in this city,
the business being taken over by
the P. E. Brady Lumber Co., Of
which Pete Brady will be manager.
Some months ago Mr.. Hubacher,
who lives in St. Joe, was stricken
with illness, and he desired to get
his business affairs closed up, so he
decided to sell his yard in this city.
Mr.. P. E. Brady, who has been
the efficient and popular manager
of the yard for the past nine years,
has purchased the business which he
will conduct under the name of the
P. E. Brady Lumber Co. Pete
Brady is one of the best young men
in Leon, and since coming to Leon
has always been prominently iden-
titled with the best interests of Leon.
He is booster for Leon and Decatur
county, and his many friends will be
pleased to see him in business for
himself. He has successfully con-
Quoted the business for Mr.. HUI
bacher, and he will make an even
greater success in the business for
himself,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-08-08
Idle Hour Closes For Remodelling.

With Saturday nights perform
ance, the popular Idle Hour Theatre
closed for an indefinite time for the
purpose of remodelling the theatre,
which it is expected will take several
weeks to complete. The patronage
given to this popular place of amuse-
ment since the present managers
took charge has been such that they
feel that Leon is entitled to an even
better picture theatre. The from:
will be remodeled and painted, SO as
to make it more attractive, raised
floor will be placed in the theatre,
additional seating capacity added,
the interior decorated and painted
up for the coming season. Addition
al precautions for safety are also
being taken, the operating room
where the film machinery is located
is being lined with sheet iron and
asbestos, so that it will be absolutely
fire proof. The Idle Hour will open
as soon as the remodelling is COM
pleted, and the amusement loving
public will await the opening with
interest,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-08-08
WAS NEARLY 1O2 YEARS OLD.
Mrs. Sarah Sharp, of Danville, Iowa,
Passes Away at Age of 1O1
Years, 4 Months and
15 DAVIS.

Mrs. Sarah Sharp, mother of Mrs
George Smith, of near Van Vert
whose death was noted in last week. s
Reporter, was remarkable old lady
one of the Oldest persons in the state
The following account of her death
and funeral was taken from the
Burlington Hawk-Eye:
Mrs. Sarah Sharp, of Danville
we'll known in Burlington, where she
has relatives and many friends, slum'
bered peacefully into the beyond al
7 o'clock Monday morning July 29
She was the oldest inhabitant of the
county of Des Moines, and had pass.
ed the 101st milestone few months
ago. To the end she retained fair
health and was cheerful, taking &C.
tive interest in many things that in.
terest the world and enjoying the
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-08-08

and the burial took place in the
Lewis Point Cemetery, four miles
east of the home place. The Middle
town quartet sang the twenty-third
psalm. Rev. Mr.. Marsh preached
from the 80 psalm and 14th chapter
of St. John, dwelling particularly
upon the verse of the psalm: with
a long life will I satisfy him and
show him my benefits A large
number of people accompanied the
remains of the beloved woman to the
cemetery, where a simple burial SER
vice was said. The floral offer
ings were very rich and plentiful.
Among those who attended the funer-
al were living children of Mrs Sharp:
Mrs. George Hill, of Burlington; Mrs.
Margaret Smith, of Van Vert, Iowa; !;
the Misses Mary and Sarah Sharp,
living at the old homestead, and a
son, Jas. O. Sharp, who lived with
the mother. "A number of grand and
great-grand children also were pres
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-08-08
New Court Cases.

H. L. Finch vs., Joseph Pearson.
Suit is brought on farm lease on
which the sum of $120 for rent is
claimed. v. R. McGinnis and Poston
& Murrows, attorneys for the plain
tiff.
Ona Crawford VS.. Russell P Craw-
ford. The parties were married in
Harper county, Oklahoma, Novem-
ber 11,1906, and lived together un-
til June %, 1910, when defendant
deserted his wife and has ever since
absented himself. She asks for a
decree of divorce. V. r. McGinnis,
attorney for plaintiff.
j. A. Harris & Bros, VS.. Frank
Davenport and Belle Morey. Suit is
brought to collect balance of $50
due for a monument sold to de-
PENDANTS. V. R. McGinnis, attorney
for plaintiff.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-08-08
Six Beautiful Teaspoons Free.

FARM PROGRESS of st. Louis.
Mo-, the biggest and best semi
monthly farm and agricultural paper
printed in the United States, offers
to send six beautiful teaspoons to
any one who sends 25 cents for ole-
yearly subscription, or one dozen
spoons for a two-year subscription
at SO cents. The spoons are six
inches in length and are made of
solid silveroid (pure white metaD,
which will not tarnish, and in ordin-
ary use will last for two years, The
edges are handsomely beaded after
the design of the most expensive
spoons made and in every way will
prove valuable to the household. If
you are at present subscriber and
wish to take advantage of this offer,
your subscription will be extended.
Tell your friends and neighbors about
this generous offer. Address all
orders to FARM PROGRESS, st.
Louis, Mo-
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-08-08
An Old Resident Here Visiting.

Editor Reporter-Thirty-f years
ago l left my old Decatur county
home to seek my fortune on the sun
scorched plains Of the SuntloWer
state, and have just returned for a
short visit with relatives and the old
time friends of my boyhood days. I
am delighted to find old Decatur
county still at the front in prosperity
and a crop now assured which is un-
doubtedly record breaker in wheat,
corn, oats and timothy. I am still
more delighted that my old time
friends, both boys and girls, have
not forgotten me. While the boys
have forged to the front financially,
the girls have not only retained
their bewitching smiles and fasci-
mating beauty, but have added new
charms as the years go by.
c. c. Kemp
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-08-08
Went to Mt. Ayr to Hear Bryan.

Two autos from Leon and one
from Decatur City drove to Mt. Ayr
Tuesday evening with crowd of en-
thusiasts who wanted to hear VIM.
J. Bryan speak at the Chautauqua
at Mt Ayr. The Leon cars were
those of E. H. Alexander and J. E.
Andrew, and those who were in them
were R. E. Mclaughlin, J. L. Men
denhall, Geo. w. Baker, c. w. Rob
inson, Floyd Cozad and Clarence
Coen. The Decatur City car was
driven by c. c.. Beck and those who
accompanied him were J. G. Cozad,
Walter Mclaughlin, Cul Euritt and
w. C. Woodard. They report an
enormous crowd at Mt. Ayr and they
heard the peerless one deliver a
great speech. =
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-08-08

(Continued on Page 10.)
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-08-08
Colorado.

Going west? Let me tell you
about the fertile San Luis Valley.
H. c. Hurd, Monte Vista, Colorado.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-08-08

For Rent-A suit of three Office
rooms opposite the postofice. See
Fred ITeale. s
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1912-12-23
make the holes bigger."-Yo Yonkers
Statesman.
STUDENTS RAID
ANTl-VTYISECTION SHOP

An Edinburgh shop, in which was
displayed what purported to be a rep
resentation of the cruelty to animals
inflicted by vivisection, was recently
wrecked by five hundred students of
the university.
Marching in two bodies, each $50
strong, and headed by a band. the
students converged on the street on
the south side of the city where the
anti-vivisection display was on view.
Every one of the so students was
armed with a stout stick, and fierce
assault was delivered on the prem
ises.
Policemen tried to drive the stu
dents away, but the effort failed, and
before a body of police 100 strong
arrived the shop was complete
wrecks. The police secured several
of the alleged ringleaders of the
raid. but others effected rescues, and
serious conflict ensued. Before Is
was subdued several policemen and
students were so severely injured
that they had to be taken to the in
ffrmary. Twenty-Five students were
arrested.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1912-12-23
RAILROAD CONTROL OF CANALS.

~ HAT part of the annual report of the commissioner of
corporations relating to railroad control of canals is of
special interest New Jersey the present time The
commissioner Brief mention may be made of the
important influence by railroads canals
siderable number of the private canals which have passed under
railroad control have been completely abandoned and railroads
control about so per of the mileage of the few still in
operation Moreover the Erie canal the most important
artificial waterway of the country the westbound busi
has virtually passed under the control of railroads. while
eastbound traffic largely diverted from the canal Rail
control of wesound traffic the canal has been followed
by marked advances canaandake the face of
unchanged ara rate New Jerseys two canals in
the grip of railroads and they melancholy example of
the effect of this parang CONTROL which has cost the people
the State loss of productive enterprise and
millions of enforced tribute by the coal combine The commits
soner that considerable number of canals (which have
passed under railroad control have been completely aban
doned 1t is proposed to add the Morris canal to the
number
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1912-12-23
SANTA CLAUS SHOWS DLscRLMLNA TON.

FULLGROWN tree is to be set up in Madison Square
- Park Christmas tree and made beautiful by thou
colored electric lights. Private philanthropy
this donation for the benefit of the boys and girls of the
Christmas Santa Claus
only in the shop Washington there is
child heir $100000000 and in the palaal mansion that
be set Christmas tree regardless
will be the elaborate and
that buy here and abroad and ST. Nicholas is to
appear loaded with valuable presents for 100 children of the
Washington Hundred who to be the of the
$10OO00O0O Every form of entertainment appropriate to
be provided for the select few Santa Claus
shows strange determinations