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The Meeker herald., 1912-02-24

Those old, pleasant. innocent ffaues
Il the circus arc not prncticed nowN-
the imposing ave barred gates that =
the horse approached them were ship.
I'd into insignificant wattles and tie
rings through which the signorina pur.
ported to leap. but which In reality
were insinuated over her by compliant
attendants. And then there was that
venerable Jockey performance, the cul.
mlnation Of which was leap from the
ring to standing position, albeit at
an angle Of thirty degrees, on the
horses back. In the old circuses 1t
was the custom Of the horseman to
miss the GROWING jump two Of thr6s
times in order that nercer dams Of
interest might be kindlsd in the audi
ence. After two failures the band
would stop always the presage Of q
moment of strain supreme), the horse's
head would be loosed. he would be
urged to a greater pace. and the feat
would gloriously succeed. Then what
a crash of brass and outburst Of de-
light in the building. involving even
the stan and ringmaster In the express
sion Of ecstasy! Those old. simple
Magazine.
The Meeker herald., 1912-02-24
Almost Lost Hi. Life

g. A. Std, Of Mason, Mich, will
never forget his terrible exposure to
= msrciless storm. ut gave me a
dreadful cold" he writes, ''that caus-
ed severe pains In my chest, so 1t
was hard for me to breathe. A neigh
Dor gave me several doses of DR..
Kings New Discovery, which brought
great relief. The doctor said that l
was on the verge Of pneumonis, but
to continue with the Discovery. l
did 20, and two bottles completely
cured me-" Use only this quick, safe,
reliable medicine for coughs, colds,
or any throat or lung trouble. Price
5Oc and t1.0O. Trial bottle free. Guar
auteed by all druggists.
The Meeker herald., 1912-02-24
Bernard sh.w', Excuse.


Bernard Shaw was invited TO q ban
Quet In honor of the sculptor Rodin.
He sent the following letter as his ex-
cuse for not attending:
"For me a banquet to Rodin Ii quite
superduous. have already taken
measures to assume Immortality for
myself by attaching my name to that
OF Rodin. Hencef0rth In every ency-
cloredia you will read. BERNARD Shaw;
subject of a bust by Rodin; otherwise
unknown
"If the bust is lost. broken or spoiled
No much the better for me-" be con-
tinues. They viii speak Of the cost
Bernard Shaw Of Rodin,' ~ To-Day they
speak Of the iost Athens Of RAldias.,
NotAiax con " moes bsaatiful t4Ar
ths statues which no one ever ~.
Therefore hare done ali that is neces-
sary. can get along without ban
quets. You viii only be Robins hosts.
I have the honor to be bis model
Dramatic Mirror.
The Meeker herald., 1912-02-24
Notice

At the recent examination Of the
First NAtional Bank o. Mssksf By
tho nationai hank examiner, the fol-
lowing notice was served:
'1The Supreme Court Of the United
States has defined overdrafts In part
~ follows Il Peters; page ID:
".A usage to allow customers Ia
overdraw and to have their checks
and notes charged up, without the
presence Of funds In the bank, ID
stripped Of all technical disguise, and
the usage and practice, thus attempt
ed to be sanctioned, IL . usage and
practice to misapply the funds Of the
bank; and usage and practice ~
cannot receive any countenance In 4
court Of Justice
1.-THE National Bank Examiner thus
lnstructs that any violation OF this
matter will be turned over to the
United States district attorney, with
Instructions to proceed by criminal
prosecution In the United States fed
eral court against the parties thus
offending"
Owing to the rules thus laid down
by the national bank examiner, the
First National Bank Of Meeker IL
obliged to give notice to Its friends
and patrons that 1t cannot In the fu-
ture, under any circumstances, cash
-t A.
The Meeker herald., 1912-02-24
R.m.rk.b,, Instinct.


"Every time ! go shopping thank
heaven that have good business
head" said the woman who boasts
that her quick wit always saves her
from financial loss. "A saleswoman
came very near getting into trouble
today over n belt bought. The only
thing that saved her was my business
Instinct. First / bought belt for
$l.25 and paid with two dollar bill.
In handling my change the girl drop.
ped a quarter into the paper and boxes
that strewed the floor back Of the
counter and could not 6nd 1t. OF
course could have held her account
able. but she looked 30 tired and wor-
ried that 1 hadn't the heart to do that.
70 how do you think we settled itr'
Her husband gave 1t up.
why" said she triumphantly, n
Just exchanged my Sl.25 belt for
dollar one, and neither Of NJ lost any
thing
Remarkable instinct, my DEAR" said
the husband. and she smiled over his
approval.-New York Sun.
The Meeker herald., 1912-02-24
WALL PAPER

Jsneway Carpenter paper hang.
lngs. Going fast, at half price.
All the latest styles Of Janewsy
Carpender's paper hangIngs will be
sold at half price until further no.
tice.
First class paper hanger always
ready to do the work II YOU want him.
Or will furnish tools SO you can dc
1t yourself. Call and see me.
MRS. H. H. JOY.
The Meeker herald., 1912-02-24
St. James Church

There will be services ut 1880 and
II .. M. Sunday school 10 .. m.
On Sunday evening there will be
something new, being the life Of
Christ drawn by stereopticon.
Special Lenten services will be held
each Wednesday afternoon ct 4:l6
O'Clock, and Friday evenings at 1850.
Holy week services will be an
nounced later.
The Meeker herald., 1912-02-24

A number Of Wyoming towns are
holding meetings and making ar
rangements for their Fourth Of July
celebrations. A good way to divert
attention from the present extreme
Geld prevailing up there.
The Meeker herald., 1912-02-24

The next event of Importance will
bethe st. Patrick's ball, given under
t4t auspices Of the Catholic Ladies'
sdeiety. Al st. Patrick's day this
year comes on Sunday, the dance
will be given on Friday evening,
March 18th, at Odd Fellows hall.
The Meeker herald., 1912-02-24

Now u The time to bring in your
disks and have them sharpened on
JoHantgen's improved Lathe disk
sharpensf. Spring work 10 ct hand
ard you should be prepared. Don't
visit till the Last moment whom ev-
es1ons will be rushing In with work
and you will hAvs 70 wait your turn.
The Meeker herald., 1912-02-24

District Attorney Gentry received
TIL sad news Of the death Of his aged
fisher, Mr.. John Gentry, at the old
hAne, Crumpler, N. c., February
11th. Mr.. Gentry was In his seventy
eighth year. He was an old-time
Southern planter and man Of PROM
tns0ce In his section Of the state.
The Meeker herald., 1912-02-24

F. e. Sheridan returned from Dem
ver early In the week, after attending
to the hopeless task Of trying to get
The warning Republicans into the
TAFT corral.
The Meeker herald., 1912-02-24

It ID no business Of ours to advise
the Republicans, bnt II they do not
want the Colonel to run they will be
fools to offer him the nomination
in the expectation that he will de-
cline.
The Meeker herald., 1912-02-24

The pumpkin rollers Of the Oak
park section will give . dance March
1st. Charley Bloomfield 10 managing
the sffsir, which IL equivalent to say
ing that It will be well managed.
The Meeker herald., 1912-02-24

The masque ball given by the Mod
ern Woodmen Thursday night was .
thorough success both socially and
financially. There were . number Of
untque costumes present.
The Meeker herald., 1912-02-24

The local Masons observed Lin
coins birthday with . dance and
aupper. It was we'll attended and
much enjoyed.
The Meeker herald., 1912-02-24

The question for the next debate Is,
Resolved, That the government
should spend more time and money
for the education Of our school chill
dren than for the forest reserves y
Champion speakers, Ella Clark and
Alice Black.
The Meeker herald., 1912-02-24

Hog-killing time at the Walbridge
fSnch Monday, and ten porkers, Az
sfAging 80 pounds each, were made
ready for bacon, hams and sausage.
The Meeker herald., 1912-02-24

IOsT-English sovereign (gold),
with silver elk head on one side; date
Of coin, 1888; has been worn ~ watch
charm; has ring for fastening 10
chain. Reward II returned to
It r. p. LUxEN.
The Meeker herald., 1912-02-24

Attention Of promoter IL directed
to the fact that along the proposed
satlroad lines In Northwestern Colo
RADIO there is more hay and grain
than In any previous season.
Empire.
The Meeker herald., 1912-02-24

ri John p. Nelson attended to busi-
ness matters In the city Saturday.
He reports that Mrs. Nelson has
heen quite unwell lately.
The Meeker herald., 1912-02-24

Wednesday being the first day Of
Lent, services were held In st. James
church In the forenoon and after
noon.
The Meeker herald., 1912-02-24

We Judge from Looey Brandeis' re-
marks that steel trust employees work
almost Is hard as professional re-
formers,
The Meeker herald., 1912-02-24

Messrs. J. F. Whitlock and d. r.
Eastridge were among the Oakride
park visitors during the week.
The Meeker herald., 1912-02-24

Mrs. BILLY" Spater, after . short
visit here with her parents, has re-
turned home.
The Meeker herald., 1912-02-24

Mesdsmes T. D. Holland and NJ. J.
Hayes Of Oakridge park, were In
Tuesday and attended to duties con-
pscted with the Catholic ladies' So
eiety,
The Meeker herald., 1912-02-24

Snow was eight feet deep at the
Wilson park saw mill last Saturday.
It's deeper now.
The Meeker herald., 1912-02-24

1t IL now in order to say that the
backbone Of winter has sustained the
usual fracture.
The Meeker herald., 1912-02-24

THE GOVERNMENT ROAD AaRIcUL-
TURAL CLUB
The next Government Road Agri-
cultural club meeting will be held
March 2, 1919. A. B.
The Meeker herald., 1912-02-24
l. J. Robertson ID home again after
= business trip to Grand River points.
The st. Patrick's Day ball will be
held on Friday evening, March 18th.

A terrible blizzard is prevailing In
the Mississippi basin and Atlantic
coast states.
The Meeker herald., 1912-02-24
Money to Loan.

Unlimited money to loan on farm
security. Low interest. For partic-
ulars apply to F. E. Sheridan. tD
The Meeker herald., 1912-02-24
PesroHte Items

The meeting OF the literary society
on Saturday, the 18th inst, was .
success. The following program was
rendered:
The Meeker herald., 1912-02-24
M. E. Church Calendar

There will be special services at the
Methodist Episcopal church Sabbath
evening. The pastor will deliver an
address on 1.-The Life of George
Washington" You are cordially in
vited to attend the services.
J. A. DEAN, Minister.
The Meeker herald., 1912-02-24

''Our best friends are those who
tell W: OF our faults"-so runs the
ancient proverb; but 1t is noticeable
they do not remain our friends very
long after they have told us.
J. G. Bell of Little Beaver, was a
town visitor Wednesday.
The Meeker herald., 1912-02-24

Luke Dsvlin looked in on the town
folks Thursday.
The Meeker herald., 1912-02-24

Clarence Mathes Of the lower coun.
try was town visitor Saturday.
The Meeker herald., 1912-02-24

Mrs. Bacon returned home Thurs
day.
The Meeker herald., 1912-02-24

While waiting for something to
turn up it were better to get the pillow
ready for turning something up.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1912-11-01
POTTERSVILLE

Mrs. Laura J. Randall has returned
home
Mrs X Il. Adams entertained relatives
on Sunday
Mrs. Percy Bradish has been visiting
Mrs. Jasper Dodge.
Mrs. Julia Harmon Is spending a few
days with friends in Pawtucket.
Mrs. Mary Barden, Miss Alice Potter
and Misses Addie and Emma Heck were
guests at the Potter Homestead on Sunday.
Many people in this section will attend
the "Milk Maids Convention" in the
Battey Church Annex on Saturday even
ing OF this week.
The meeting at the Chapel last Sstur-
day evening was well attended Another
meeting will be held there on Saturday
evening. November 9Th. All are cordi.
ally invited to attend.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1912-11-01
ROCKLAND

The p. w. A. has a supper this evening
The rain last week helped some, bu
more is needed.
There will be dance in Keeney's Hal
on Saturday evening, November 9th.
The schools in this section closed Thurs
day and Friday OF this week on account Of
the Teachers Institute in Providene.
The Rockland Athletic Club have fin,
quarters in the Red Mill Building and tn,
association is in fourishing condition
"The Milk Maids Convention" by Il
young ladies and "Old Glory in Peril" b,
the children, will make a fne entertain
ment at the Battey Church Annex, Satur-
day evening Of this week.
A Democratic Rally will be held at Rec
Mill Hall tomorrow, Saturday evening
II is expected that the Democratic candi
dates for governor, lieutenant governor
and others will be present and make ad
dresses.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1912-11-01
ASHLAND

Mrs. Joseph c. Smith entertained the
Needle Club at the Potter Farm on Mon
day,
Everybody is going to the entertainment
in the Bsitey Church Annex, Saturday
evening Of this week.
A delegation Of the members Of Swsrts
Lodge Of Providence, was entertained by
Covenant Lodge, I. o. o. r. on Saturday
evening.
Ferdinand n. Allen Of this place, who
is candidate for the Office Of senator, is
we'll known throughout the town and Is
likely to poll large vote on Tuesday
The harvest supper, given in the hall
here on Thursday evening Of last week, j,
was well patronized II was under the
auspices Of South Sci,uate Grange. The
supper was followed by an entertainment,
which included on the program, singing By
Misses Marion and Vivian Hopkins and
readings by Mrs Webster aud Mrs.
Warner.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1912-11-01
SOUTH SCITUATE

Prof. 1. B, Burgess spoke on "Consci-
ence" at the Battey Church last Sunday
afternoon. The subject Of the evening
service was missionary Endurance"
The Monthly Covenant and business
meeting with reception Of new members
on Saturday afternoon at the Baptist
Church, November and at so p. IN.
On Sunday, November 3rd at the Battey
Meeting House, there will be special
patriotic exercises in connection with the
Sunday school meeting at IL o'clock. At
o'clock, Mr.. Burgess will preach on
"The Christian and the Coming Election y
At 7 80 p. m. Evening service upon ''The
Christian Virtue Of Zeal"
The Harvest Festival Service at Trinity
Church on Sunday afternoon was largely
attended, some persons from beyond Pos
ter Centre were present Everyone
brought something, either fruit, vegetables
or preserves and presented il personally
as an Offering for the inmates Of ST
Elisabe,h's Home, Providence. The sing
ing for the occasion was led by Mrs. Her
bert Eddy OF 81. Paul's Church, Provi-
dence. The day was an inspiring one TO
all whom were present
On the evening Of November and, on
this week Saturday night, in the annex q
the Bstiey Church, commencing st.7 -
there will be given an entertainment for
which the Young people Of South Seituste
have been long preparing. "Old Glory IN
Peril" will be acted by twenty-five Of our
junior boys and girls and the "Milkmsids'
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1912-11-01
CLAYVILLE

Business is excellent at the Clayville
Mills.
The repairs at Odd Fellows Hall are
nearly completed.
A hunting party, headed by Earl Pierce
of this place, captured five raccoons last
Saturday night.
The farm near this village, owned by
Irving Spencer of North Scituate, has,
II is understood, been sold.
family named Chace has moved into
one Of the Clayville Cos. tenements this
week. They came from Connecticut.
A large party from Providence, had q
dinner aud outing at Yellow Pine Grove
on Sunday. They come in two chartered
cars.
"The Milk Maids Convention and ''Old
Glory in Peril" at the Battey Church
Annex, Saturday evening, November and,
will be worth attending,
Lester A. Round, formerly of this place
and now assistant in Bacteriology of
Brown University, gave lecture on
"oysters" before the Providence Franklin
Society on Tuesday evening.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1912-11-01
EAST GLOCESTER.

Parkman Jacroy has rented the Haight
Farm and will soon remove there.
MIR. and Mrs. Charles Farnum entertain
ed guests from Providence on Sunday.
James Phillips has taken the contract to
do the Gaming for the Harmony store,
Harry Hoffman Of Providence, has
been stopping in this section for the past
week.
The auction at the Erickson Farm on
Saturday, brought out large number oi
people
Miss Julia Winsor has resumed teaching
music and has number Of new pupils for
this term
Mr. and Mrs. c. II. Putnam will remove
to California in the near future, much Ia
the regret Of the people of this section.
During their sojourn In Glocester, they
have made many warm friends. Mrs. Put.
nam is an excellent elocutionist and has
often assisted in neighborhood entertain
ments,
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1912-11-01

Convention" by eighteen Of our young
ladies. Time. labor and money have been
freely expended to make this one of the
very best entertainments ever given here.
During the short intermission between
the two pieces. ice cream will be sold and
music rendered. You can learn moie about
cows at this Convention in FIVE minutes
than you ever knew or dreamed OF before
in all your life.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-05-19
DEAD MAN rs
MURDER SUSPECT
Police Believe Railroad Train Killed
tine Slayer of Woman
in the West.

limited Press Leased Wire Service. ]
CHICAGO. May 1S.--The police OF
Evanston, ILL.,, tonight are investigat
ing the finding of a mangled body OF
man believed to be C. c. Dillon, on
the Chicago and Northwestern rail
road right of way near Wilmette, q
North Shore suburb The authori
ties are working on the theory that
the dead man may be the much sought
for slayer of the woman, believed tc
be Katherine Dillon, of Chicago, who
was found murdered in Los Angeles
bungalow
The body was SO badly mangled
that Identification is almost impos
sible, but the Evanston authorities
have partially identified the remains
as those of an electrical machiner!
salesman who returned from Los
Angeles last Tuesday. The marks or
the clothing indicates the man
name is Dillon, but the officers de
clare he has been working in Evans
ton under the name of Jones"
The body was reported to the Chica
go police and Cook county recorder
as that of an unidentified man.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-05-19
General Conference Votes 446 to
aes Not to Permit Members
to Dance or Play
Cards.
NOR GO TO THEATRES
Only One Bishop Has Been Elected
and Sixth Ballot Has Been TAX.
on on Second
Choice.

MINNEAPOLIS, May 1S.-With
one bishop elected-Dr. Homer G.
Stuntz of New York-and seven more
to be elected, the delegates to the
Methodist general conference here
are awaiting the announcement of the
vote cast on the sixth ballot tonight.
which will not be made until Mon
day.
On the fifth ballot DR.. w. o. Shep-
ard Of Chicago, led with 500 votes.
He needed 533 to be elected and in
view of the steady gains he had made
on the previous ballots, it was con-
lceded that he had been elevated
to the episcopacy. Dr.. N. Luccock, OF
Kansas City was second on the fifth
with 261 votes and DR.. Henderson OF
! New York was third with 956.
/ After strenuous session the ques
/ ton of dancing, theatre-g going and
card playing was settled today by a
vote of 446 to 36a in favor of retain
ing the prohibitive clause in the
4 church ritual.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-05-19
CAMPAIGN MANAGERS
ARE ALSO FIGHTING
Mckinley and Dixon NOT Letting
Their Candidates
Do It All.

United Press Leased Wire Seryice.l
WASHINGTON, May 1s.-While
President Taft and Colonel Roosevelt
are making Ohio's political air blue
with invectiye Director w. B, Nc
kinley and Manager Dixon are pass
ing the lie back and forth in lurid
language via press bulletins from
their respective headquarters.
Deliberate, knowing and sustained
falsehood," STAINLESS mendacity,
We're some of the vitriolic phrases In
Dixon's statement tonight, while Nc
kinley's was strong with deliberate
mis-statements," "Roosevelt's un-
bridled lust for power" and his pre-
posterous assertions. .
Dixon attacked the Taft managers
Tor Secretary Hilles statement given
out yesterday holding Roosevelt re-
sponsible for the holding up of the
Harvester trust suit and reiterated
mat Taft. as secretary of war; was
iuily cognfzant and at cabinet
meeting himself, recommended that
the suit against the trust be with
held
Nothing more despicahle and de-
grading has ever occurred in the his.
tory of American politics, than the
attempt of MIR. Taft, through delib-
crate, knowing and sustained false
mood to misrepresent the facts re-
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-05-19
Army Appropriation Bill

limited Press Leased Wire Service. |
/, WASHINGTON, May 1S.-Agtee-
ment of the senate and house con-
frees on the army appropriation bill
was reached this afternoon through
concessions in many important items.
The five year enlistment term was
changed to four years; commission
was named to investigate abandon
ment of army posts instead of the ac-
tual abandonment proposed in the
house bill, and the five regiments
of cavalry abolished in the house
measure We're ordered restored The
confrees also agreed to consolidate
into bureau of supplies the present
offices of the paymaster and the
commissary.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-05-19
Former Minister, Brutal Murderer, is Afraid to
Die and Covers in His Cell Awaiting
the Electric Chair.
I CANNOT DIE! | CANNOT STAND T'
New Englands Most Sensational Crime is Be Avenged
When the Current is Turned on at
Charlestown.

rr,n,ted Press Leased Wire Service.1 !
BOSTON, May 1s-Cowering on
his cot In the death cell at Charles
Town prison, Clarence Y, T. Richeson,
former minister, spent what probably
viii be his last full night on earth. In
fearful contemplation of the grim pay
ment he must make to the common
wealth for numbering his former
sweetheart, the girl he baptized and
afterwards dishonored, pretty Avis
Linnell, Of Hyannis.
Richeson, in his every act, shows
that he knows his case is unique
that because OF the notoriety his case
has gained for him, few precedents
laid down in previous executions will
not he followed. He is said to know
to sense with heightened percep-
tiyeness. that rightly interprets every
act of his two guards and his visi-
tors, that his situation is not similar
to the situation Of any Of the other
eleven doomed men who have occu-
pied the cell he now occupies and
who have preceded him to the chair
Of dishonored death.
"cor As Soon as Possible.
In a conversation between DR.. John
son, Chaplain Stebbins and Warden
Bridges this afternoon, 1t was agreed
that 1t will be best for Richeson to
''go'' as early as possible And dur
ing the conversation, wonder was ex-
pressed by all three at Richeson's
almost uncanny sixth sense which
has made him realize the authorities
will not take the chance of his COM
pletely breaking down, by putting Oft
his execution any longer than neces-
sary
The condemned man was convinced
that tonight was his last. unless pres
ent plans Unexpectedly go awry. for
during today and the early evening in
the few words he spoke to his callers
ne made 1t plain. although he did not
say outright, that he believes tonight
will be his last on earth.
peculiar feature that Warden
Bridges mentioned was the fact that
not once has Richeson asked the
time of day. His watch has been TAX
en- from him. The cell he now occu-
pies is SO situated that no sound OF
striking clocks or evening chimes
which announce the hour. can be
heard by him Only when he lis
tened could he hear the movements
OF prisoners about the prison yard or
IN the shops at certain hours during
the day.
Shortly After IL O'clock.
Warden Bridges practically admit
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-05-19
Strike Contemplated.

limited Press Leased Wire Service. |
MINNEAPOLIS. May 1S.-Acting in
advance of an expected strike to fol
low meeting of Minneapolis and ST.
Paul freight handlers at midway Sun
day, the Twin City railroads, in a
move that changes the aspect of the
situation. today notified the men that
they must maintain their agreement to
give a thirty day notice, or be out
with the roads for all time