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Pocahontas star herald., 1912-10-04
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and Miss Jessie Ruiner OF walnut
Ridge were married at the home of
the bride last Sunday. They will
reside at Manson.
Mrs. T. NJ. Wise of Eureka
Springs, daughter of Mrs. Hattie
Crosby, arrived in Poeahontas
Tuesday morning aud will spend
some time here visiting her moth.
er and sisters aud many old friends
here.
DIR. J. o. Hatcher brought his
wife and children up to lmboden
Thursday on No. and went TO
Memphis on No. to attend the
Fair.-Miss Laura Bigger, pretty
Pocahontas girl, was the guest of
her sister, Mrs. James Graham, this
week. .-Imboden Gazette.
w. A. Jackson and DIR. w. K.
Hamil took Mr.. Jackson's father,
J. ID. Jackson, TO Little Rock Sun.
day for treatment, he having been
very Ill for two or three weeks past.
Mr.. Jackson returned Tuesday aud
il is thought that under the treat
ment prescribed he will improve
rapidly.
In looking over some old deed
records one day this week Attorney
w. L. Pope reports that he found
one that had been acknowledged be.
fore Thomas II. Marshall of Indiana,
now Democratic candidate for vice
president of the United States.
Quite step from that of notary
public to that of candidate for tie
vice presidency.
Cecil Keith, who has Neen brak.
ing on the Frisco lines between
Chaffee and Kennett, Mo-, came
home Monday and will remain here.
He is just out of the Frisco hospi
tai where he had been confined for
the last month.
Burley Knots and family moved
to Pocahontas this week and have
moved into the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. w. IL. Waddle, aud will keep
house for them. Mr.. Knots has
accepted the position of deputy
sheriff, under Sheriff Jack Cole and
will enter upon his duties Nov. lst.
Our wood paying subscribers are
reminded of the fact that right now,
while the roads are good would be
a mighty good time to bring us a
load or two. We have more than
enough wood promised to last us
through the winter and now If you
will bring it in right away we will
certainly appreciate it. 6-2tI
All who h ave been nominated in
the big piano contest of j. w.
Presley & Sons will please take
notice that the Star Herald will
issue votes in this contest TO the
amount of 5000 votes for each dol
lar paid on subscription. This ap-
plies to old and new subscribers
alike. Also we will furnish you
with so cent cash qupons which you
may sell to the merchants who are
patrons of this paper on which we
will give you 1000 votes for each
coupon sold. Get in the game
early. You can make from ten
thousand to twenty thousand votes
per day. Try it aud see, Call
and we will tell you how to do it.
Elsewhere IN this issue OF the
Star Herald appears coupon blank
good for twenty-five votes in j. w.
Presley & Sons Piano contest,
when clipped from the paper and
presented at the store. 6-tl
Losr-A pocketbook somewhere
on the streets of Pocahontas, hand
bag style, small purse inside, had
81. so and little small change, a
lodge receipt and two handkerchiefs,
one with a black border. Finder
will please return to Mary llewin
and receive reward. 6 It.
See our window display of Ayia
tor Caps, Sweaters, Ladies' Skirts
Pocahontas star herald., 1912-10-04
Secret Societies
Masonic

Randolph Lodge No. II, +. & A.
NJ. meets Wednesday nights on or
before the full moon in each month.
Members urged to attend regularly,
and visitors cordially invited to
attend all meetings.
L. F. Blankenship. w. NJ.
A. J. Downing, Sec.
Pocahontas star herald., 1912-10-04
CITY DIRECTORY.
Town Officials

Mayor J. o. sallee,
Recorder Jos. ii. DeClerk.
marshal Jesse Haynes.
Treasurer Ben A. Brown
Aldermen. c. Bowers, ]. J.
Lewis, w. j. Nefr, l.. r. Pickett,
a. u. Sohnabaum.
Pocahontas star herald., 1912-10-04
RoYAL ARCH

PocahoDtas Chapter, No. 90, r.
a. NJ. meets Tuesday nights on or
after full moon in each month.
Members urged to attend all meet.
ings and visitors cordially invited.
L. F. Blankenship, II. =.
A. j. Witt, Recorder.
Pocahontas star herald., 1912-10-04

Aholiab Council No. 40 r. & S.
M. meets Friday nights on or after
full moon in each month. Mem
bers urged 10 attend regularly and
visiting companions welcome.
c. f. Stuttle, TT NJ,
A. J. Witt, Recorder.
Pocahontas star herald., 1912-10-04

Red Cross Chapter No. 40, o. 4.
S. meets first Thursday night in
each month. Visitors always well
come.
Mrs. c. NJ. Kirkpatrick, w. NJ,
Mrs. Z. 4. Stuttle, Secretary.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-01-27
Specials in
White w ists

We have taken the remaining stock
OF our 95e line Of lingerie and tailored
waists and marked them nE
down to ..............-.... VOC
Allover embroidery. sheer lawn and
fine wolfe blouses, in 80 different
styles, high and Dutch neeks. some
plain tucked fronts. others beautiful
" trimmed IN lace and embroidery.
These blouses should sell for nE
$3.50; we've marked them. y &C
Charmingly embroidered maruuizette
allOver embroidery and dainty lace
and embroidery trimmed lawn
blouses; open front and back. high
and Dutch necks. tucked fronts. MANY
wide side frills. One of the best
values ever offered Ct A.
at ... ...-.0 / 40
A gorgeous display of fine lawn. voile
and marquisette waists in fifteen dif-
ferent styles to choose from; heavy
and fine lace trimmed, "a sek-in
sleeves, high and Dutch necks. We
claim these garments to De as GOOD
as any $3.50 values on % IR
the market; your choice. PEo4O
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-01-27
Liner Dresses and Coz Suits

We enthusiastic about these Linen Dresses and Coat SUITS that
showing They will be all the for Spring and Summer and
them. There modspla tailored
hand embroidered and trimmed with embroidery and an white and
cOo These all exclusive models and the prices range from SIS $50
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-01-27
New Spring Suits

he Spring Suits really masterpieces of the lor for without
doubt they the that have shown We proud
of hemyOu will be- Their Individuality and exusVeness will appeal
every lover of style You Will find solid coored whpcods all
the shades and white including the wanted pastel; also the fancy
and tvooned ceos that popular Prices from
$3.50 to $50
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-01-27
The New Lingerie Dresses

h advance models will idea Of the others that
They your approvaWe invite There
dainty and fashionable garments of lace and embroidery and Lingerie and
Marqusee styles and models that and wonderfully beautiful
$500
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-01-27
NetU Shipment of
Embroideries

Hamburg edges, insertions and bead
ings, II to inches wide. Val
ues to 1Oc at, "a yard ..-.-... &c
II to 9 inch Swiss and nainsook en-
brOidery edges, insertions and gal
looms Values to 25e ut, T0u
q yard -.-------- -.--.-.---- i ~
IS to p inch Swiss and nainsook all
over and flOuucings, in rare and beau
tIful patterns. Values to 90
SOC. A yard ............ zoe
A handsome line of Swiss and Main
sock alloEer embroidery, worth 75c q
yard Monday it goes at, Ar
a yard -..,....-......... 4OC
> IL to q inch Swiss, painsook and
batiste flouncings, edges, bands and
GALLONS. Beautiful 1912 patterns.
Values to S1.25 at. ~
a yard ................... bSc
Is to As inch Swiss and batiste flounc-
ings and allovers in exquisite baby
Irish and English eyeIet effects. Val
"a 5a 10 s ...'. at. CSC
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-01-27
Mems
Furnishings

Spring furnishings, IN the
way of shirts, ties, socks
and underwear, will also
be offered next week.
This display will be in
keeping with the lires
mentioned above.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-01-27
He New Spring Hats

The millinery of the of interesting and much diversified charac
ter The distinctly however borrowed from the
period Francis France and his contemporary Henry VII OF England
This type hat known the Rembrandt model Pretty hats tor the
strongly and receiving the admiration OF OF
women daily. Stop and look at them when down
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-01-27
The New Spring Waists

styles for Spring lead off with chfOns beng used yelling
novelty ce hgcOored silks Lingerie including vo bahstes
net crepe and over embroidery Taormde showing
tensy also the silk shirts French cuffs and collars Shirt
from 1926 to S495. Waist prices Csc to $500.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-01-27
The New Spring Goats

This viii show many separate wP0Tds woTsted
and other fabrics that dictates for Spring 1912 The
straight easy of the wide side lap Novel Slew
FORMS often large and open amhole predominant Doubced
prevail strongly these lines; therefore, all designs created with
view Of using the reverse SIDE Of the fabric with good effect
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-01-27

FIGURED DRESS MARQUISETTES
White with white dot, figure and
eyelet, also dainty eyelet and figure
designs Of pastel shades, printz blue,
Lavender and some black on white eff
feots. A great assortment of this
beautiful merchandise. Come early
and secure the pick Of the patterns.
Priced at a yard 40 20
SOC to ...... OZ.UU
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-08-23
He was great admircr Of Roosevelt

He was q great admircr OF Roosevelt
hence the title John Jones B. Nj. was
the degree conferred upon him.
Mike Waltz was the first to appear
on the scene. He said he started his
in Fargo and finished it In Devils
Lake. He said It was the first time
that he had ever heard it said he was
quarrelsome, but after feeling his head
he plead guilty to the charge. His
friends were all in New York, and
without money he was compelled 30
serve time at the rate Of $1.25 per
day.
1t was peculiar rainy day lay out,
all of the boys being native bora who
appeared On the scene, only one pay
ing his fine to be released. AS Mike
Flahrty left the court room, he re-
marked to his pal: "And that's the
way the law works in Devils Lake,
how much different than in Chicago"
It was good fishing for Albert Fred
rickson yesterday, at least he :Gol !ht
so, for when captured by the police
he had three bamboo fish poles. Al
bert was born somewhere in III
ion of Ojeta and insisted this I'm
ing that he had not inte,1,l t. so
fishing but had procured job work.
ing on the farm and was going to
make whips out of the bamboo poles.
He said he had visited the local Jail
on previous occasion and decided to
spend at least an extra day in the bas-
tile, not having sufficient funds.
Fred Mccarthy though not having
enough money to pay his fine refused
to become boarder. He said he had
too much pride to accept meal with
out paying for it, accordingly Fred
will have to spend day or two long
er in jail not having enough to meet
his eating expenses and the fine and
costs.
Court adjourned, the officials being
satisfied that there had been enough
rain for one day, the docket being the
official weather forecast. I'D
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-08-23

In the current issue Of "Tne Union
Signal" published in Chicago, is con
tanned the following interesting state.
ment by L. B. Hanna Of North Dako-
ia on the prohibition question:
"North Dakota has had constitu-
tional prohibition since statehood, and
year by year the law has been bet
ter and better enforced all over the
state. There is no question as to its
beneficial effects, and neither is there
any question, in my mind, that temper
ance is making a gigantic stride for.
ward all over the nation. Z.
"Many factors are contributing to
the financial as we'll as to the moral
side Of the question. Railroad com
panies, insurance companies, bankers,
men in business generally, are insist
ing that their employer and their busi-
ness associates shall be temperate.
IT never expect to see license IN
North Dakota, but I do blieve that
as the years go by, prohibition win
become stronger and that the majority.
in favor will increase each and every
year. qs I
fBy far the largest number Of our
farmers are IL favor Of prohibition,
as the fact that liquor is kept out 81
the state has good, moral effect upon
the man employed by our farmers.
May the sentiment for temperance
continue to increase in North Dakota
and throughout the land.0
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-08-23

Mr.. and Mrs. Wlnans To Leave City.
Devils Lake is about to lose one of
its most capable and pleasing of bust
ness women, Mrs. II. A. Winans. Mrs.
Winans has been in the millinery bust
ness in this city for several years past
and has proven herself to be most
gracious and courteous at all times,
and most successful in her work. Mrs.
Winans is forced to close out her bus
mess because of her poor health and
she and Mr.. Winans will leave before
long for Tower City, where they will
visit. From there they will go to Far
go and visit with Mr.. and Mrs. W. W.
King, and later in the winter will &C.
company Mrs. King, their daughter, to
California.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-08-23

Rev. T. A. Olsen was the honor
guest at very pleasant surprise party
last night, given at his home by the
young people of the Methodist Episco-
pal church. The occasion was Rev. o.
sens birthday anniversary, and the
young people gathered at the Olsen
home in the evening, during Rev. o.
sell g absence and awaited him in his
study. The affair was complete sur
prise. During the evening progressive
conversation, with appropriate subject
and guessing contest afforded amuse-
ment, and very dainty two course
supper completed the pleasure. Just
before leaving, Mrs. Fred Davis, in
behalf of the guests, presented Mr..
Olsen with handsome silver mounted
umbrella, and in very witty and
graceful little speech extended the
good wishes Of -he company for many
HAPPY returns Of the day, and express
ed ',e esteem and affection that is
entertained for Mr.. Olsn by all of
the young people Of the church.-Minot
Optic.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-08-23
(From Mondays Dali w.

1t was hard work explaining to
Pat, that he was No. S, in the chair,
and his ticket did not refer to any
barber's number. When his turn ar
rived he drew Rawl, and had to be
satisfied.
Doc Crafts has evolved new theory
as to the cause Of the surplusage Of
rain which has fallen this summer and
which is still falling. Doc says that
it is undoubtedly caused by the ex.
plosions Of the numerous automobile
engines which are running through the
country in all directions. Doc ought
to kno-.
Robert Corners of Cando, was in
the city today en- route to Minneap-
oils for a several days. visit.
Mrs. 81. L. Schultz returned TODAY
from Penn, where she has been the
guest Of Mrs. George Miller.
The Devils Lake herd Of Elks No.
l216 were contemplating trip to
Minnewaukan today to bump heads
with the antlered tribe of that place.
but owing to the impossible condition
OF the roads in various places, a steam
boat warning was sent out, and al
though Minnewaukan sent the G. @. D.
signal early there was nothing doing
and the trip was disbanded until some
future date when the weather will
permit
Saturday on the golf links must have
put John ed" in good humor, accord
ind to announcement made by
"Deac" Watt, the local Standard Oil
peddler who stated that gasoline took
drop Of one cent over the entire
state today.
Captain Ford, pilot Of the launches
and boats on Devils Lake, completed
the season yesterday and now has the
boats in winter quarters, the excursion
yesterday being the last Captain
Ford has had an excellent season, far
in advance Of last year.
The choir had rehearsed diligently
and long on the anthem, the first line
OF which is Chow sweet a thing 1t is
Tor brethren to dwell.''
It was an old time anthem and the
music was arranged in such a manner
that the choir sang:
chow sweet thing.
How sweet thing.
Chow sweet thing.
1t was Sunday morning and the
hour waf late, but William Brya Of
attended just the same. Just as he
reached the entrance to the first aisle
the choir started:
"How sweet a tair4."
1t kiad Of startled William, .ut he
thought 1t was just coincidence and
sept Oh, and ths choir continu.S.
Z" How sweet ag:Lin; it Is" and
ne got red in the face and paused,
and the choir kept right on: .4 !
He didn't wait for the rest, but
turned on his heel to the astonishment
Of the congregation and as he turned
the corner he muttered:
~ wonder if they meant met"
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-08-23

Miss Katherine Fegnand is visiting
friends at Lakota and Mhpes this
week.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-08-23
(From Saturdays Dailv.,

Mr.. Oium of Crary, was in the city
today transacting business and call
ing on friends.
Miss Lillian Hagen is visiting with
friends at Pleasant Lake, for few
days this week.
Mr.. Christensen Of Grand Harbor,
was q Devils Lake business caller yes.
terday afternoon.
Mr.. Leet and son of Webster were in
the city yesterday afternoon looking
after business matters.
Miss Ruth Shook of Grand Harbor,
is in the city for few days, the
guest Of Mrs. Fred Peters.
Mrs. Morgan of starkweather, was
in the city Friday afternoon shopping
and having dental work attended to.
VIM. Kellogg of Hansboro, was in
the city yesterday en- route to points
in South Dakota, where he transacted
business.
G. s. Mcknight Of Casselton, was
in the city yesterday and today look
ing after business matters and calling
on friends.
Mrs. James Johnson and her mother
Mrs. Murchy of Butte, Mont, are here
the guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. Hazard.
They are en- route to the coast for a
vacation.
Miss Medora Gervais of Great Falls,
returned to her home after a two
weeks visit in this city as the pleas
ant house guest of Mr.. and Mrs. W. P.
OBrien.
Sybil Baker returned home Satur-
day after vacation Of several weeks
visiting relatives ard friends at Dew
lis Lake.-Edmore Herald News.
Mrs. Chas. Hollinger Of Devils Lake
is visiting with her daughter, Mrs.
Fred A. Baker and family at this
place.-Edmore Hefald-News.
Mr.. and Mrs. Stanley and party Of
Grafton, autoed here yesterday, and
remained over today due to the rain
which made the road impossible.
Mr.. and Mrs. Aldrich and children
were in the city today en- route TO
their home at Crosby after a visit
with friends in the east.
Mr.. and Mrs. Tom slutz returned
home yesterday from Minneapolis and
st. Paul, where they 7ere visiting for
short time.
Miss Rosalia Juergens who has been
visiting with friends at Inkster, for
the past month, returned home last
evening.
Miss Harriet Brainard returned
home today from weeks visit at
Rock Lake the guest of Miss LoYa
Rimel.
Miss Sadie ;Noyes Of Rolla, is in the
city today en- route to her home from
the Twin Cities where she has been
visiting.
| Miss Lyla Russell has accepted 8
position as bookkeeper at the Great
Northern freight Office.
Miss Pearl Webster arrived home
today from a weeks visit with rela
tives at Webster.
Miss Kate Forrest Of Cando, wa.
in the city today en- route home from
q visit in tho east.
Miss Erickson Of Webster, was /,
the city today between trans for I,
short visit with friends. .
! P. J. McClory left this morning o,
No. 3 for Williston to look after lepa
business.
J. A. Brown of Rolla, was in tn,
city between trains yesterday after
noon. ......g..s
Miss Bertha Olsen leaves today TO
a several days. visit with friends a
Egeland.
Miss Ruth skurdall is reported t
be quite i'll at her home on Arnold ave
nue..
II. J. Hinck returned yesterday aft
ernoon from an auto trip through tn
northern part Of the state. He re
ports the crops to be looking rea
good and that q great many peopl
have started cutting.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-08-23

A good natured Irishman who is en-
ployed on the 500 railway happened
into Chapman & shirley's barber shop
last Saturday evening when the usual
Saturday night crowd was there and
each one entering was required to
take q number to keep track Of his
turn. -
It was a new system to Pat, but he
took down his number, drawing No.
s. {
He looked over the BARRIERS counting
the chairs from Rawl's to the last,
but he did not seem satisfied, finally
he said: ~ -. -
"Can't.a fellow have any barber be
wants. Must I wait until barber No,
8, that fellow on the end is through
before I get shavedi"
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-08-23

The 9. 2. Hunt family are moving
from Sixth street To tie Stanley Hurst
residence on Fifth street.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-08-23
Short Circuits

Short Circuits.
Police Magistrate Juergens cocl:ea
his feet upon his desk and proceeded
to entertain few Of his friends who
had assembled after police court this
morning. III
II was on one side of the reef fish.
ing with big silverside, and a few
feet away from me was Sam wineman
fishing with the common every day an
gleworms, said the judge as he Clear
ed his throat. 5is5m
"We had fshed for nearly two
hours before we got next to what was
going on in the depths. Ny minnow
was hungry cuss and he would grab
Sans worm and run with it. CT
course Mr.. Wineman would pull, think
Ing he had a bite. He would pull my
minnow nearly over to his side Of the
reef, then of course I would pull think
ing also that had good one on. but
neither of US would makeacatch.
"Of course he was troubled more
than l was because he had to bait UP
SO often, but at last-are you listen
ing9" and the judge leaned clear Over
the desk and his noseglasses dropped
off in his excitement.
"My minnow swallowed the worn
and got well hooked for his pains, and
just at that minute big small mouth
ed black bass seized my bait and
started away with both lines in his
mouth. - 50
can argument started as to who
owned the bass-he claimed, but I Tot cot
the big fish, and how do you think I
got it,
IT simply coaxed my minnow to let
go Of his hook and worm and Of course
the bass was mine.'' =.
There are various ways of pro-
nouncing the English language, but for
an entirely unique rendition how's this
anecdote told by Christie Macdonald,
the fair "spring Maid'':
"Hair dishevelled, his collar and
necktie awry, and his hat battered in
and fitting over one eye; he stood
Propped up between the two police
men who had dragged him from the
streets into the night police court. n
"There was, no installing the, char
ges against him. r-,
sBangl' went the Judges gavel
with magisterial impotence.
sHurry up! What's the charger,
sPifdics -ed-stewea, yer 'onor,'
answered one Of the patrolmen.
SHAY, can explains Fish mis-
take.'
Gesture. CT in. What's the mat
ter with you9'
I" IL dish way, I'm Mule Boose
Mooster.'
|" sYou 're-you re whats'
Il shay I'm Mooze Bool Boozer.'
Il get the boozer part all right.
Come, Lett: have the rest again.
!" tYou dom unnersthand. I shay
I'm Booze Mule Moozer.'
80 You re soused. That's what you
are. Don't you dare jest with the dig
nifty If this tribunal. Officer can you
enlighten the Court regarding what
the prisoner is trying to ssys' ##
+" Eyes, yer 'onor. He means he's
a Bull Moose Booster. Me and o.
Flaherty dragged him out of Roose-
welt torchlight paraoe down in the
Tent ward.' ''-Young's Magazine.
Eddie Foy, doing time in "over the
River" recently RECALLED his friends
with the description of a coon who
was nightly affected by brooding ov-s
| er the details of the Titanic wreck,
and who took to the solace which first
sprang from the mulberry.
| His grief stifed, he gave way to
his medicine and fell asleep with his
head in horse trough
Presently copper came along and
poked him.
"Never mind me,'' murmured the
coon, fsave the women. "-Young's
Magazine. 8
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-08-23

Barney McInnes has accepted a pc
sition at F. W. Mann & Sons. =
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-08-23

George Randolph Of Warwick, was a
Devils Lake business visitor yesterday.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-08-23
. j. r. Hasla4u LETT yeaterday Tor Por.

ter, MINI, where lie will look after
business matters for several days.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-08-23

The usual consignment of rainy
day DRINKS left over from the down
pour OF last night appeared before
Judge Juergens this morning In NUM-.
cipal court this morning and while
the session was in progress, officer
Hogan Of the Great Northern brought
In B. NJ, who stopped of here be-
cause the jump from Great Falls to
st. Paul was too long between drinks.