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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-08

New Orleans, May when the Of
fetal river gauge at the head of Canal
street registered 2l.3 feet at o'clock.
this afternoon, a raise of four tenths
since Z A.. NJ, United States weather
officials We're of the opinion that the
Mississippi had started on its final lap
toward the predicted crest of 21.5 feet
which would mark the passage of the
greatest food record in the Mississip-
pi valley in which all stage and dura-
ton records have been smashed.
Clear weather and sunshine was re-
ported, today. at all points from the
Torras crevasse south to the mouth of
the river. and the most encouraging
reports since the present flood began.
have been received from all these
points up and down the river where
the entertainments were thought to be
weak. This work of rescuing maroon
ed persons in isolated districts pro-
crossed more rapidly. today, and boats
coming into concentration camps are
usually loaded with women and chill
dren. There is a scarcity of every kind
of navigable craft and everything that
lcan be steered and carry passengers
and supplies for even short distance
| has been pressed into service. Hun
dreds of primative fiat boats that can
| be towed by motor boats are being
constructed.
| Work ON the levees has practically
been abandoned here in the vicinity
Of the American Sugar Refinery The
hot sun, today, baked the repair work
done during the past three days and
| the engineers are once more cheerful,
many of them believing that the worst
has passed. The levees have been i'm
| spected, and pronounced in good con-
dition. The work of strengthening the
levees on the Algeres side has about
been completed and the experts believe
more than a 22-foot stage can he held
back Mayor Martin Beherman issued
an appeal, today, for funds eand sup-
| plies for Hood victims OF the northern
and east central portions of the state.
The newspapers have taken up the
task of raising funds in connection
with the relief committees and several
thousand dollars and many carloads
Of supplies have been sent ont from
this city.
Baton Rouge, In, May 7.--Seventeen
lives are known to have been lost in
the Torras crevasse in the Mississippi
levee. Three white persons were
drowned, today. on Bayou LaTanache
when raft. on which a farmer. his
wife and Two daughters We're endeav-
Eoring to reach high ground, was broken
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-08

Output for 1911, 29,35s,736.
Increase during the year 6,282, 1884.
Factory at Manchester. N. II.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1912-06-27

Wedding bells will soon ring here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Pickar of
Sumpter and Mike Pickar Of Wadena,
Mimi, were callers at John Pickar's
last week.
Mrs. FL. Page who has been layed
up with a sore arm, is having trouble
with 1T again.
Miss Lena Klinesmidth of Green
wood is the guest of relatives here.
Little Oburt Ulrich had the mis-
fortune to be kicked by a horse Sun
day morning, but fortunately he did
not get hurt very bad.
Emil Rudolph's youngest sister,
Annie, and her two children arrived
here Saturday from Connecticut 80
visit her parents and another brother
that lives in Honey Greek.
Miss Maggie Murphy and brother,
Sunday.
s. Granger of Madison is visiting at
I'll. Pages.
Mrs. John Pickar who was on the
sick list is some better.
There will be social at Mr.. and
Mrs. Herman Heritz's Friday evening,
June %. Ice cream and cake will be
served.
Mrs. Sullivan and daughter of Bara-
looo xx,oro cr,,octc~ Of rho homo IF Mrs g
Ritzenthaler Saturday and Sunday.
Mrs. John Cummings and three
children visited relati yes here Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. Wienke celebrated
their paper wedding anniversary Sat-
urday evening. Dancing was the
chief pastime.
There was barn raising at Mrs.
Sharra's Friday and big dance in the
evening.
Quite number attended the fire.
mems tournament at Reedsburg.
Archie Curry of sumpter spent Sun
day at home.
Misses Sadie and Mildred Curry
Loyal Curry and Gust k1neSmldbn
attended church at North Freedom
I Sunday night.
MI. and Mrs. G.. S. Blackman and
two sons, Ralph and Ruben, Mr.. and
| Mrs. r. Ulrich and two children
Henry Gluth, Roy and Arthur Page o.
Maple Hill, Mr.. and Mrs. O. Herman
of Sheboygan and Mr.. and Mrs. f. Du
Bots of La Rue spent Sunday at Dew
lis lake.
Farmers have commenced cutting
hay here.
| Herman Kletch entertained hi
brother and family Sunday.
| Mrs. Alfred Laid and son, Clarence
were callers at Ableman Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Davidson attend
ed christening at Gus Calls Sunday
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1912-06-27
A. REINkING

Bans were published in st. Mary
church at Portage Sunday announcing
the marriage of Attorney Daniel IL.
Grady of that city to Miss Ruth
O'Brien of Graceville, Mimi. The
marriage is to take place this week.
A small blaze Oh the roof OF the
Gem City Bottling works caused con-
siderable excitment in that locality
this afternoon. The blaze was prOba-
bly started in the shingles by the in
tense heat of the sun. Several pals OF
water were hurried to the spot and
the flames extinguished with little
damage.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1912-06-27
BETHEL.

Miss Carrie Stowe closed her school
last Tuesday with picnic during the
day for the children and exercises in
the evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. D. Hudson entertained
Reedsburg visitors Sunday.
RAYMOND and Harold Sherman
spent few days at the home of their
grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. George
Nash.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1912-06-27
Miss Helen FREEZER and sister visited

Miss Helen FREEZER and sister visited
at the home of their uncle, b. +
Moon, few days last week.
Perry Feivor had the misfor une
last Friday to break one bone in his
arm and dislocate another.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Powell visited
with Mr.. and Mrs. Selden Sunday.
S. Moon came to visit his brother
B. T. Moon, last Tuesday.
Thomas Cox had barn raising last
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1912-06-27
Observation-Disclosures

Shoesshoesshoessh
Only few more days before the 4th of
July, We must sell hundreds of pairs
before the 4th, to reduce spring stock
and if prices cut any figure we will sell
them. Come, see our prices. It's
prices that talk. Style and quality
can't be wrong, being Bradley d Met
calf shoes.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1912-06-27
SALE

Travelling Mems Samples of
Mems Hats.
We bought this week $4,000 worth
of samples of mems and boys hats at
40 per cent discount and have them all
on display now. Think of the variety
of styles. Think of the price we can
sell them at. Think, and don't over
look to come and see the line.
n misunderstanding tShatS.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1912-06-27

Saturday. Some from this place at
tended.
A number from this place went to
Walton or Ironton Sunday TO hear
Honorable Eugene w. Chain prohi-
bition candidate for president.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1912-06-27

All leather suit cases, "a inch, at $500.
Waterproof suit cases, "a inch. at 9Oc.
No. / fiber suit cases, "a inch, at S1.35
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1912-06-27

Mems poros knit underwear, strong
open mesh garment, at 21c each.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1912-06-27

3 pair ladies' tan hose for 25c.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1912-06-27

THE KInNE IS are strengthened
u and toned by Hoods Sarsaparilla
lit cures all their ailments, pains in
The Joins and THE DACKECHE.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1912-06-27
Young Man! Young Woman!
YOUR ATTENTION PLEASE!
WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO THIS SUMMER?

Allow us to suggest that you spend your time WE'LL
and we know of no better way to spend
time than to spend it in study--practical study
In this day and age practical education
is the best education that you can possess
one that you apply to every day use The Doctor,
the Lawyer the professional man have all come to
know that their interests are best served serving the
business man. or better still by engaging in business
themselves then; WHY NOT BE A BUSINESS
MAN. OR A BUSINESS WOMAN? You can if you will
THE BARABOO BUSINESS COLLEGE /
can give you the training necessary to put you in line
for business position The graduates of this school
have been successful Why? Investigate; call on us
and be convinced that practical education is the ed
ucation that makes for efficiency.
CALL ON US;WE ARE ALWAYS GLAD TO EXPLAIN
BARABOO BUSINESS COLLEGE
Baraboo, Wis. &. l.. McNitt Prop.
New classes will begin July eighth
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1912-06-27
FREE

A parcel and waiting room on
first floor, front end of the new grocery
of Underkofier & Barker, fitted up
with chairs and settee for a rest room.
Leave your luggage, parcels, wraps,
baby carriage, ETC., here while you do
YOUR shopping.
We reserve for display on first floor
one of the, show windows and part OF
side walls in front of the grocery.
Watch our display and cash prices
marked out in plain figures.
T. ClavadatScher
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1912-06-27
Shoe Sale

II Observation-Disclosures
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-13
VISITORS CONFER RANK.
Special Team From Washington
Present at Knights of Pythias
Meeting.

Tile convention OF Oriental Lodge
No. i, knights o: Pythias held last
night, will long he remembered by
Alexandria Pythians as memorable
OCCASION.
The feature OF the meeting was the
comforting OF the third rank by spec
ial team composed OF members OF the
various lodges OF Washington. THIS
team having been recently equipped
with new and magnificent phar
phanalia, and costumes especially
made for this rank, made a lasting
impl ession upon all who witnessed the
comforting OF the rank.
The entire evenings program was
repjete with interesting features.
Among the Washington delegation
were Supreme Representative I. A
Bynum; P. S. r. j. B. Connor; Z. u
c., A. H. kahlert; Grand Lecturer
w. A. Kimmel, and P. S. c., Edward
Dunn.
At the close OF the lodge convention
the members and visitors repaired II
the banquet hall where refreshments
were served.
On next tuesday night the rank o
page will be conferred.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-13
ATHLETIC MEETS.

The Eighth Congressional District
Athletic League track and field meet
will be held on Round Athletic Field,
Manassas, Va. May, 4th.
Entries are free to all pupils OF High
Schools in the Eighth Congressional
District League, but all entries from
each school must be on an entry list
signed by the principal OF the High
School. all entry lists must be sent
to the secretary OF the League by
April 18th.
Ribbons will be given i'll each event
while large silver championship cup
will be given the school scoring the
most points. In scoring points, first
place counts five points; second place.
three points; third place, two points;
and fourth place one point.
No school shall enter more than
two men in any event.
Tile following is list Of events:
ID 100 yards dash.
(2) 30 yards dash.
CD 440 yards dash.
(4) | > mile run.
o. One mile run.
Co 220 yards Cow hurdles.
(7) Running High Jump.
(S) Running Broad Jump.
(ql Pole Vault.
QW y pound shot put.
la addition to these regular cveulS
relay races OF either one mile or one
half mile will, II possible be arranged
between every two teams. Separate
trophies will be provided for each relay
and relays will not count points. .
The Alexandria High School vii
have contestants for all events at
/ Manassas, and the local Athletic AS
ISOLATION is planting a Field Day fo'
the boys and girls Of the local High
Schools, the boys taking part i'll tho
Athletic contests and the girls vii
have several May Pole Drills. Deta'l'
Of the local Field Day which will be Oh
April Goth will be published later.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-13
OPENS NEW SHOP.

Alexandria has new and up.to-date
establishment for the cleaning aud
pressing OF clothes. It has been opened
BY F. l.. Pitt, the well-known barber
at JIG south st. Asaph street and Or
ders NAV also be left at Mr.. Pitts
barber shop, Gil King street. The
very latest equipment has been Installed
and all work will be done 10 the most
sanitary manner by careful and ex-
perienced workmen. Later on it is
Mr.. Pitts intention to organize a pres
sing club which has proved very sue
cessful in other places. Men OF Alex.
andria will he glad to know OF this ven
ture on I1r. Pitts part and he has al
ready been assured OF a large amount
OF business.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-13
DEATH OF CAPT. TAYLOR.
Well-known Tugboat Commander
Passes Away at an Early Hour
this Morning.

Captain William R. Taylor an oiu
and well-knowu resident. died at ms
home in this city, at Al early hour inns
morning after short illness. The de,
ceased was rs years oil. He is survived
by widow and the following children
". P. Taylor. of this city John Taylor %
Altoona, Pa; Elward Taylor, OF NOR
folk; Mrs. Albert Dienelt. OF this city
and Mrs. Charles Morgan, OF Al
toona, Pa.
The deceased was born in Maryland
and came to this city from the Eastern
Shore shortly after the civil war. i'
was a steamboat mau, by occupation
and commanded several Potomac river
tugboats during the past two score
years. He was at one time 10 th'
government service, and lately hat
been in the employment OF W. a
Smoot & Go.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-13
YALuE OE HIGH SCHOOL.

Prof. CGas. &. Maphis is in the city
and will make an address tonight at 5
O'Clock at the Young Peoples Build
ing. The public is most cordially ln-
vited to be present aud hear this dis,
tnguished educator on Il subject which
is so vital to our community. The
valle OF high school to commu-
nifty" Mr.. Maphis is thoroughly ac'
uuainted with what all Virginia cities
are doing for their hoys and girls in
the way Of high school education, and
bis lecture should be most instructive.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-13
MEN RETURNED TO WORK.

The differences that existed between
the glass blowers employed by the
Alexandria Glass Company and It's
officials were settled at conference
Yesterday afternoon. and the men re,
turned to work this morning. The sat-
isfactory adjustment OF the differences
which grew out OF 4 misunderstanding
and hasty action was brought about ny
+. Fl. Williams OF Baltimore, and +.
+. Thorp, OF Bellaire, both members
OF tue National Executive Board OF tht
Glass Bottle Blowers Association who
arrived here yesterday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-13
Woodward s. LOthrop
10th. 18th. and Streets,
WASHINGTON. D. c.
Little Children's Coats
and Hats

Artists and designers have been inspired to mark
ed degree in their creations folks apparel In the
garment, are reflected many of the styles Worn by the
little ones mothers the fancy colors and color
combinations the same trimming notes, the same ten
dency in line and design. :,
The new coats show the greatest of all charm d.
versty Beted in single and double breasted effect
with sailor and shawl collars merging into 1evers--
notes typicaly odish of the new spring styles With
these are shown hats developed of harmonzng shades
and materials making extremely and attractive
matched sets
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-13
POLICE COURT NOTES.

There were but three cases before The
Pnlice Court this morning. \ young
white woman. who was charged with
dlsorderly conduct, forfeited Der collat'
rral by failing to appear. A white
man, who had been arrested on The
charge OF appropriaLing to himself
some iron belonging TO 4 junk dealer
was sent to Jail for thirty days. A mau
WAS fined SO for cruelty to a horse
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-13

A number OF the women On Alexan-
dria., who belong to the Equatsuffrage
League here and are Interested III the
subject, attended the hearing today OF
the Equal Suffrage question, before
the judiciary committee OF Congress.
Representative Charles G. Carlin is on
this committee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-13

A large plumber OF Aexandrlans at
tended the Social Service Exhibit that
is being given in Washington. Miss
Helen Taft and number OF Washing
ton society girls are assisting at this ex-
hibit. This is the same exhibit that
was held III Ramsay's store week be-
fore last
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-13

Mr.. John B. Arnold and Miss Nellie
X. Hammll, both OF Alexandria, were
married last night at seven O'Clock at
the parsonage OF the First Baptist
Church, by Rev. w. F. Watson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-13

Mrs. I. Marshall Jones has returned
from Baltimore where she spent the
last ten days visiting her son, MIR. D..
Marshall Jones, and her sister, Mrs,
Columbus Shriver.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-13
Wood
Knew IL Was an Idle Threat.

NV" y" wv urT Tu'0 ''c"Ss
Then" ne cried tragically. then
yoU reject me: And for my hated
7ival,"
Yep" she answered. codly, but col.
loauially. Yep 10 both questions"
'Ha. Then | owe the fellow
grudge. l have long owed him $40.
And now will pay both debts at once
and he will fall dead"
Lighting his cigarette at the hall gas
jet. he departed with a knocking laugh.
Bit the beautiful Girl was not alarm
ed. She knew he could never carry
put his deviish scheme. For size
knew that be never had $40 at once in
bis whole life.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-13

Misses Pauline and Julia Nirol were
the guests at beautiful luncheon
given yesterday, in Washington, by
Miss Anna Darlington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-13

Miss E:rise Price, OF Norfolk, is the
guest OF Miss Harriet Pollard, at her
home OH north Patrick street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-13

The regular monthly meeting OF
Kenefck Council, 100, c. w. 9. l.,
will he held Thursday, March 2lst, aud
not tomorrow as previously announced.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-13

DR.. Charles B. Crawford, Of San An
tonic, Texas, who has been the guest
OF his parents, Rev. DR.. and Mrs. An
gus Crawford, left today for Charlottcs-
vile. He will later visit bis brother.in'
law and sister, Rev. and Mrs. Oscar
DeWoIf Randolph, in Lexington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-13

MIR. Francis Daingericld and Mr..
Douglas Brooke have returned to Mr..
DaingerieId's home, at Malvern" oil
Seminary Hill after winter spent IN
travelling. They spent some time IN
California returning via New Orleans.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-13
SOCIAL AND Personal
Interesting News. Notes About Peo'
pIe of Alexandria. Happenings
in Society.

Mrs. Cyrus Mccormick, OF Berry.
vile. is the guest OF Mrs. Lorenzo
Lewis at her home at North Braudock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-13

Rev. DR.. and Mrs. Robert X. Mas
sic, have az their guest, Miss Eliza
Hamlin, OF Dany:lle.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-13

Mrs. Henry King, who has been
visiting her sister. Mrs. Samuel Bend
helm. returned today to her home in
Baltimore.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-13

Miss Mary Goodwin, daughter OF Rev.
F.. L. Goodwin, is visiting friends in
Fairfax.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-13

Dir. Charles w. Tomliuson returned
last night TO his home, in High Point,
y. G..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-13

Miss Belle Smith has returned from
California, and is the guest OF Mrs.
William q .eene, on North Washington
street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-13

Miss Mary Gusts Lee. 81 Stafford
county has been appointed Sponsor in
Chief for the Sons OF Veterans for the
state OF Virginia at large, at the Grand
Reunion. United Confederate Veterans.
at Macon, Georgia, Oh May 9th. She
has accepted and will attend the Re
union. Miss Lee Is well known here
as she has often visited Miss Earl lay
Tor. She is a daughter OF Major. Dan
Lee.
Judge J. X. NJ. Norton, has returned
to Alexandria from Staunton where h.
has been on business TRIP.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-13

Captain Herbert Bryant is staying
III Atlantic City.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-13
Hamilton & CO.
ESTABLISH ED 1852
Burke & Herbert

moue-"y equipped Tor banking in
It's various branches.
Deposites received subject to check a,
sight. Collections made on all points.
High-grade investment secIritie.
bought and sold.
Letters Of Credit AID Foreign k>1.
change furnished.
Safe Deposit Boxes for rent.
A Savings Department, in which in
tsrest is allowed on deposits
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-13
R, {. Knight and Son,

fol.f1S.G25 k!-g street:
The Greeley tribune., 1912-05-30

family for the last two months ,ast
Tnuas n,,Ii ~, lor Craig, Okla, where she
homo 'i-'L a son. Mrs. Russeirs
Aonae la IN Billings, Mont.
WI, ana Mrs. w. T. Normile and
ulei ArSne, of Jacksonville,
Oss" % arrived here Monday for n
sIsI. wlth Mrs A. NJ. Green and
MIS-. ". y. Green, Mrs. NormiIe
iorh9ily lived in Greeley.
Mis' g. l., Gicquelais. whose
i Nun, .9 IN Washington, d. c.. is
visitlhE her sister, Mrs. r. w. Euge.
lor se1e.al days. Mrs. Gicquelais il
on heg way to California, where
sue VIII visit other relatives.
Mls7 Martha Warner, who has
Deeh spending several months in
DehNe'' has returned to Greeley
She las recently undergone an an
pendicitis operation in Denver and
covered
MIS- Sadie Mcdowell is spending
the Week visiting Greeley friends
anu attending the commencement
iestiWLies OF the Greeley High
schooi. Miss Mcdowell Formerly
taueht In the Greeley High school
and has been teaching in Seattle,
WashiugtOn.
ChausA Fisher, saloolkeeper at
Freaerick was fined 500 and costs
IN the district count Monday on the
charge Of selling liquor to women
few weeks ago.
Tie State Teachers college alumni
Will hold a luncheon at l O'Clock on
"Wednesday at the Camfieiif hotel.
II Is expected that former students
IRON all over the STATE. will be here.
About 200 are expected.
Mr.. and Hrs. f. ]. Miller of Corn
ish were In Greeley Monday on their
way to Boulder They have been
spending the winter and have been
to their raiuch in Cornish the last
Week superintending the erection
of brick residences.
Moses Fiaiam and Casper Geiger,
who are employed at the sugar fac
tory both sustained slight injuries
to their eyes last Saturday. A
silver Of steel from am emery wheel
STRUCK Geiger in the eye and the
tooth from sprocket wheel flew
off and struck Fid:fam in the eye.
Neither of the injuries will prove
serious.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. r. Humphrey
have been in Greeley for several
days and left Monday for Las Vegas
N. NJ, They. lived in Greeley few
wears ago.