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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-01-06
FUNNYCRAMS
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A conundrum, the answer to which
is given at the bottom OF the Funny.
gram column;
Why is a cautious man like pm!
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-01-06

Entered at the Postoflc4 at Falrmont.
West Virginia. as second-cIass matter.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-10-31

Christian. She smiled at the APP
proach of death and peacefully
passed to her inheritance. In Mrs.
Sizemore the world has lost one
of its sweetest spirits. No other
family circle has ever been left
to mourn the sacred memory of a
more faithful wife and devoted
mother than hers. The funeral
was largely attended and rich
floral tributes betokened the love
of many. She is survived by her
husband and four children: Lo-
raine, aged is; Berlin, aged IA;
Karl, aged 10 and Pearl aged 4;
also by her father, Jeffery Fergu-
son, of Oklahoma, and two BROTH
ers, Lou and Frank Ferguson
Pennington NetDs.
Congressman Hensley came in
Saturday from his campaign
work in some of the counties of
the district, and was out again
Monday to meet other appoint
ments. He is delighted and greatly
encouraged by the crowds that
have come out to hear him and at
the enthusiasm displayed by the
yeoyle. There is a confident feel
ing in the air that Wilson will be
elected President and that Major
and the whole Democratic State
ticket will sweep everything be-
fore them. 1t is we'll for the
Democrats to be confident, just
confident enough to make them
get down to hard work and every
man go to the polls and cast a
straight Democratic ballot on cleo
ton day. That is the only way to
make confidence bring victory.
We believe Mr.. Hensley will be
elected to Congress by a larger
majority than that of two years
ago, but our belief won't amount
to anything unless the Democrats
turn out and vote as they should.
We are going to have a Demo-
cratic administration at Washing
ton-the Republicans all believe
that as we'll as the Democrats and
Bull Moosers-and President-to-be
Wilson will need just such Demo-
Congressman as Walter L.
Hensley to help back up his adj
ministration and give the people
the reform and relief from trust
and tariff burdens for which they
are praying. See to it, Demo-
Gratis, that Hensley goes back to
Congress, and remember it takes
your vote to send him back
Fdrmington Times.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-10-31

was typhoid fever. She showed
how typhoid was discovered and
proved to be a germ disease, and,
as all know, a very dangerous one.
There are 100000 cases yearly
with 5000 deaths, and a cost of
$3.50, 900, 900. The germ gains en-
trance to the body through the
alimentary tract, goes through the
lymph to the blood and effects
every organ of the body. The
chief source of infection is from
the water supply, although it may
be acquired from vegetables, milk,
OF other foods. The dog and the
house fly are great carriers of ty-
phoid. Effective methods of pre-
vention must look to the preven-
ton of surface water drawing into
wells, the determination of the
house-tly, and keep the dog in his
place. Ice cut from open streams
below cities may contain typhoid,
as it can live for months frozen in
ice,
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-10-31
PERSONAL.

M. M. York went to Kansas City
Tuesday.
F. Kindell has gone to st. Louis
for this week.
j. B. Vineyard of Belgrade was
a caller Tuesday.
AID Reese Of Annapolis was an
Ironton visitor Tuesday.
Mrs. Fl. B. Jones of Pilot Knob
visited in st. Louis last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Roehry return
ed from Hot Springs last Satur-
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Trauernicht
will return from Hot Springs this
week.
Mrs. and Mrs. H. A. Nall and
baby of Jefferson City are visiting
in Ironton.
Mrs. HI. F. Collins and baby are
home after spending the summer
in Wisconsin.
Mrs. Harry E. Blood went to
Chicago Friday morning return
ing Monday evening.
George Begley and ex-Mayor
John w. Bergman were among
the Poplar Bluff people in Ironton
Tuesday.
Mrs. Fl. M. Sadler, and children,
has returned to her home after
spending two weeks with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Hotson.
Mrs. F. Kaths of Pilot Knob has
been absent the past month visit
ing her sons in Kansas, and her
daughter, Mrs. DR.. Blanks. in Mex
leo, Mo.
Mrs. Belle Moser,' of Fremont,
Nebraska, visited her brother, Mr..
j. N. Bishop, in Ironton, the past
week. Mrs. Moser left Tuesday
morning for St. Louis, where she
will probably spend the winter
with her sister, Mrs. Annie Smith,
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-10-31
School Notes.

The total enrolment to date is
1926.
Room two at Ironton were given
a quarter-day holiday Friday af-
ternoon, as they had come twenty
days without a tardy. Room four
have the same record and will take
their quarter day this week.
The attendance for the past
month has been very good. Just
here we would call the attention of
a few careless parents who do not
send the little primary children re-
gularly. The primary year is one
of the most important years Of
the child's school life. If he
gets a good start in the primary
It is a boon for the rest of his life.
He will not get a good start if you
permit him to attend irregularly.
The High School Club held Its
first meeting at the school honse
Friday evening. There were
games, contests, a literary pro-
gram, and refreshments. There
we're about thirty present, INCLUDE
ing patrons and citizens. The
evening was most thoroughly en-
joyed by all. The next meeting
will be Friday, November 9Th.
Those interested in promoting the
schools of Ironton are invited to
become members.
Mrs. B. w. Loomis gave the
third lecture of the series on Pre-
ventive medicine to the High
School on Monday. Her subject
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-10-31
The Ninth Amendment.

Ed. Register We would call the
attention of the voters of the
county once more to the Ninth
Amendment. There is so much
that can be said in it's favor that
we have not space to begin to
enumerate. The following en-
dorsements should make it good
enough for anyone. In fact,
everybody is for it. So don't
make a mistake and vote against
it. x.
We, the undersigned citizens of
Iron County, Missouri, heartily
endorse Amendment No. 9 of the
Constitutional Amendments to be
voted on by the people at the
election on November 9Th, 1912.
This Amendment, providing a
special state fund for education,
will tend to equalize the cost of
public education throughout the
State and will promote the general
intelligence and efficiency of our
people; will provide a much need
ed support for the weaker rural
and village schools; will enable
rural agricultural high schools to
be established; will increase the
efficiency of city high schools;
will provide a stable and much
needed support for the Normal
Schools of the State, and will
provide for the support of the
State University and Agricultural
College:
G. W. Farrar, R. w. Gay, j. R.
A. Vaughan, Fred Kindell, Jr.,
Geo. N. Newman. R. T. White.
G. M. London, DR.. Ira Marshall,
F. 0. Codding, G. D. Alexander,
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-10-31

S. P. Ringo, B. w. Loomis, G..
w. Hanson, B. P. Burnham, Chas.
P. Damron, G. R. Kendall, Arthur
Huff.
State endorsement: James A.
Reed, G. P. Walbridge, Frank w.
McAllister, John E. Swanger, R.
B. Oliver, j. P. Greene, Lon v.
Stephens, Selden P. Spencer, VIM.
A. Webb, L. A. Ellis, Herbert S.
Hadley, VIM. R. Nelson, Richard
Bartholdt, E. W. Stephens, j. L..
TORY, David R. Francis, Daniel
S. futile, Elliot w. Major, E. E.
E. McJimpsy Louis Houck, S. M.
Jordan, VIM. j. Stone, VIM.
Warner, David F. Houston, Leon
Harrison, John G. Mckinley, F.
NJ. McDavid, Otto Stifel, VIM.
Taussig, A. M. Dockery.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-10-31
Mann Stunts.

Haven't seen any news from
Mann for some time.
The weather is some cooler at
present.
Most of the farmers are done
sowing wheat.
MI. W. A. Shelton was in Irou-
ton last week.
Rev. Luther Sitton preached at
the church Sunday night. There
was a nice crowd out to hear him.
MI. Nipper gave a candy-pulling
Thursday night. Everybody had
a nice time.
MI. Emmett Campbell is work.
ing for Mr.. johnson at Belleview.
Miss Ellen Rhodes visited Miss
Thelma Bryan Sunday.
Mr.. Ewin Hatridge, who has
been working in Madison, Illinois,
spent a few days at home last
week.
Mrs. Tullock's parents were Wis
iting her last week. PET.
October %, 1912.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-10-31
Fredericktown Lumber Co mpany.
Lumber, Building Materi=
al, Ties, Etc.

FREDERICKTowN, Mo-, Oct. IS.
rapidly increasing Tie and
Sawmill business has made it ne
cessary for us to open up a Com
missary Store at our lumber yard
at Fredericktown, near the Iron
Mountain Depot, and we wish to
inform our many customers who
read the "REGIsTER," that the
stock is new, clean, up to date,
carefully selected, and the prices
are as low as the lowest, In fact,
our aim is to sell the best goods
and as cheap as anyone. We al
so make a specially of Lumber,
Sash, Doors, Shingles, and all
Building Material, either in whole
sale or retail lots, and we are al
ways glad to see our old friends
come back.
FREDERICKTOWN LUMBER co.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-10-31
Coal for Sale-A. Rieke & Son.
HensIey at IrOndale.

Hon. Walter L. Hensley spoke
to a crowded house here last night,
and his speech was enthusiastic,
and received by all present as a
full, and complete account of his
stewardship as Congressman, from
this district. Several members of
other parties were present, and
heartily congratulated Mr.. Hem
sley on his speech, and pledged
their support. He was introduced
by Nh. G. A. Eaton, and spoke for
two hours. G. A. EATON.
October Oath, 1912.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-10-31
Fall Fertilizers.

Three carloads now on sale.
Grain Grower, (splendid for
wheat), $3.50 per ton.
Swift's complete Fertilizer, $685. 0
per ton.
Swift's Superphosphate, $500
per ton.
Swift's Pure Raw Bone, $500
per ton.
1t pays to fertilize.
LOPEZ STORE Co.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-10-31
For Justice of the Peace.

We are authorized to announce
]. H. JOHNSON of Des Arc as a
candidate for Justice of the Peace
of Union Township at the general
election to be held Tuesday,
November 9Th, 1912.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-10-31
State Of Ohio, city Of Toledo. u,

LUCAS county,
Frank J. Cheney makes oath that he 10
senior partner of the firm of f. J.. Cheney
& Co., doing business in the City of To-
ledo, County and State aforesaid. and
that said firm will pay the sun of ONE
HUNDRED DOLLARS for each and ev-
cry case of Catarrh that cannot be cured
by the use of HALLS CATARRH CURE.
FRANK j. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in
presence. this 9Th day of December.
A. d. 1856.
(SeaD A. w. GLEASON,
Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally
and acts directly upon the blood and mu-
cous surfaces Of the system. Send for
testimonials. free.
F. j. CHENEY & CO, Toledo. o.
Sold by all Druggists. 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
B. N. Brown has now the most
complete line Of shoes ever in his
.L.- NNaMH HMMPMNN 6ENN MWEs NLa.W. TRADEMARK
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-10-31
The Business Mems Meeting.

There will be the regular month
ly meeting of the Arcadia Valley
Business Mems League at Presi-
dent Traueruicht's Office, Friday
evening, at 1880 o'clock, Novem-
Der 1, 1912. Don't fail to attend.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-10-31

Wanted-To borrow S125 on real
estate. Title perfect and unincum-
bered. For at least one year. APP
ply at this office.-Adv.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-10-31

We have but n price, sell for
cash and lose no bad bills; there
fore, sell cheaper than do credit
stores. "We can save you money"
B. N. BROWN.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-10-31

For Sale-One dozen Indian
Runner Ducks and Rouen. VIM.
Ella man, Pilot Knob, Mo.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-10-31

How about your winter UNDER
wear? See the "Monarch'' UNDER
wear at B. N. Browns.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-10-31

Elegant new stock of carpets
and room rugs at Lopez Store Co.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-10-31

All kinds of up-to-date sweaters
at B. N. Browns.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-10-31

Marshal VIM. Black followed
them and found the door locked.
They refused his demand to open
the door, so he got a step ladder,
mounted to the transom, and dis
playing the authority of his Office
in the shape of an ugly looking
gun, demanded their capitulation.
They capitulated and we're locked
up on a charge of attempting to
break up a public meeting for an
hour or two to cool their partisan
ardor when they were released on
bonds of $500 each. The two per-
niciously active standpatters prov.
I'D to be Postmaster George Kells,
brother-in-law of the Republican
State Chairman, and VIM. gewett
a clerk Of the Doe Run Lead COM
pany's supply ouse.-Fdrntngton
Times.
Mrs. Florence Sizemore, wife OF
John Sizemore, of lockwood, Mo-,
died at Bennett, Colorado, October
II, 1912. Mrs. Sizemore, who was
the daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Jeffrey Ferguson, was born in
Iron County, Mo-, in 1878. She
was married to Mr.. Sizemore in
1894. For the last several years
they have resided at Leadwood,
where MI. Sizemore has served
as machinist for the st. Joseph
Lead Company. About three
months ago they went to Colorado
for her health, which seemed to
steadily improve until a compli-
cation suddenly developed which
brought her death. The funeral
service was conducted by Rev. j.
M. Pepper at Middlebrook, Mo-,
last Sunday, where the body was
brought for burial. Her life was
that Of a noble and exemplary
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-10-30

huge old man bent over the an
vii, the fail-like arms threshing
upon a red-hot shoe.
The hunted man crept forward.
The fine white dust of the roads
had powdered him, ooze from the
lagoons had plastered him, so
that the pattern of his suit was
indistinguishable. It would have
been hard, too, to tell whether he
was old or young, negro or white.
Though the warm February
night gave promise of a Florida
spring, though he dripped sweat,
the man stretched out his hands
toward the blaze as though to
warm them. What he desired,
however, unconsciously symbol
lied by the action, was rather the
warmness of human intercourse.
1t was days since he had heard a
human voice.
At that moment there sounded,
very musical and very far away,
the bay of a hound. The mans
straining ears caught the sound.
He hesitated no longer, but,
gripping his knife, filed from
soft iron bar too short for any
other offensive use, he slouched
toward the smithy and peered in
at the door.
Can you give a stranger a
shake-down, mister?" he called to
the smith.
Come in, friend" answered
the smith not 1OOLxinor IN "Si+
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-10-30
Was Days Since He Had Heard
a Human Voice.

{ Not fifty yards ahead he. saw the
red blaze of a smithy fire, its
{ bright tongues darting among
E the cloud of whirling sparks that
spun like midges in the darkness.
: Beside it the black silhouette of a
The Washington herald., 1912-08-04
CHAPTER XIV.
Phillips Last Assignment.

| LaAt AesfRnmeht.
~ HILIP, instead of following tn,
- doctor. laid a OBTAINING hand
Ill upon his arm.
| Waltz he said.
Something in the seriousness of his
manner drew quick look of apprehen-
sion over the others face.
Il want to talk with you" continued
Philip. Let US walk a little way down
the trail"
The doctor eyed him suspiciously as
they turned away from the cabin.
"See here, Phil Steele" he said. and
there was hard ring in his voice, Tive
had all sorts of confidence in you, and
I've told you more. perhaps, than 1
ought don't suppose you have sus-
picion that you ought to break it,"
mo, it isn't that" replied Philip,
laughing a little uneasily "I'm glad
you got away with Falkner, and so far
as l am concerned no one will ever
know what has happened. It's I who
want to place little confidence in you
now. I am positively at my wits end,
and all over situation which seems to
place you and me in a class by our
selves-sort of brothers in trouble, you
know" and he told McGill. briefly, of
Isobel, and his search for her.
Il lost them between Lac Balm and
Fort Churchill" he finished. THE two
sledges separated. one continuing to
Churchill, and the other turning into
the south. I followed the Churchill
sledge-and was wrong. When l came
back the snow had covered the other
trail"
The little professor stopped suddenly
and squared himself directly in Philips
path.
"You don't sayw he gasped. There
was look of amazement on his face.
what wonderfully little world this
is, Phil" he added, smiling in a curious
way What a wonderfully little world
it isl It's only a playground, after all,
and the funny part of it is that it is not
even large enough to play game of
hide and-seek in, successfully. I've
proved that beyond question. And here
you"
"Whatl" demanded Philip, puzzled by
the others attitude.
well, you see. l went first to Mel
son House." said McGill, "and from
there up to the Hudson's Bay Company's
post in the Cochrane River, hunting for
Falkner, and this girl-a man and
woman. And at the Cochrane Post
Erenehman told me that there was .
The Washington herald., 1912-08-04
Potatoes Baked in Ashes.

Select and clean your potatoes before
starting, carrying the fairest. smootnest
and smallest eyed which you have. It
Is a nice piece of work TO roast them IN
the ashes without burning. To do this
perfectly you can put them in the coats
with enough ashes over to prevent burn
ing They can also be safeguarded by
wrapping in dampened paper or wrap
ping in large green leaves When You
think they should be done, rake out ana
test IL not done sufficiently return u
the roasting bed again.
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comrade fat on his back, bound an,
gagged, and the shining muzzles Of tw'
short and murderous- looking revolver
leveled at his breast. He was a swarth,
breed, scarcely larger than the docto
himself. and his only remonstrance a
his hands were fastened behind hi
back was = brief outburst of very bat
and very excited French which the pro
lessor stopped with a threatening -four
ish of his gun.
You'll do" he said. standing off t.
survey his prisoner. Il believe your
harmless enough to have the use o
your legs and mouth" With a conf,
bow the little doctor added. "M'sieur
I'm going to ask you to drive US bacl
to Fort Smith, and if you so much a
look the wrong way put of your eyes II
blow off your head. You and your frienc
are to answer for the killing of Pierr,
Thoreau and for the attempted murdei
OF this young man, who will follow u!
to Fort Smith to testify against YOU
1t was evident that the half-breed die
not understand, and the doctor added I
few explanatory words in French. Tn,
man on the floor groaned and struggled
until he was red in the face.
Easy, easy" soothed the doctor. a
appreciate the fact that it is pretty
tough luck, Dobson, but you'll have &c
take your medicine. Falkner, if you'll
lend hand in getting me of l won
lose much time in starting for Fort
Smith"
1t was a strengthening outfit thai
set out from Pierre Thoreau's cabin
half an hour later. Ahead of the team
which had come that morning walked
the breed. his left arm bound to his
side with babiche thong. On the sledge
behind him lay an inanimate and blanket
wrapped bundle, which was Dobson
and close at the rear of the sledge
stripped of his great coat and more than
ever like dirninutive drum major, fol-
lowed Dudley McGill, professor of neu.
a bulldog revolver in his mittened hand.
From the door Falkner watched them
60.
Six hours later Philip returned from
the east. Falkner saw him coming up
from the creek and went to meet him.
q found the cabin, but no one was
there" said Philip. 1T has been desert
ed for a long time. No tracks in the
snow, everything inside frozen stiff, and
what signs l did find were of a
woman"
The muscles of Falkner's fave gave
a sudden twitch. "a woman" he ex-
claimed
yes. a womanw repeated Philip,
"and there was a photograph of her on
a table in the bedroom. Did this Dob
son have wife?"
Falkner had fallen step behind him
as they entered the cabin.
"A long time ago-a woman was
there" he said. "She was a young
woman, and--and almost beautiful. But
she wasn't his wife"
"She was pretty" replied Philip, so
pretty tina: brought her picture along
for my collection at home" He looked
about for McGill. Where's the doctor ?"
Falkner's face was very white as he
explained what had happened during the
others absence ..-
"He said that he would camp early
this afternoon so that you could over
take them" he finished after he had de-
scribed the capture and the doctors de-
parture. THE doctor thought you would
want to lose no time in getting the pris-
oners to Fort Smith, and that he could
get a good start before night To-mor-
row or the next day am going to fol-
low with the other team. I'd go with
you if he hadn't commanded me to re-
The Washington herald., 1912-08-04
By JAMES OLIVER CURWOOD
Author of THE DANGER TRAIL"
THE HONOR OF THE BIG SHOWS" &c.

the door and they lifted the veiocipede
on the track
Wire Billinger Pm coming" called
back Philip as Gum started him of
! with q running shove.
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ton. Well have him drinking coffee
within an hour il you'll make some"
The doctor rolled up his shirt sleeves
and began to wash away the blood.
"A eood-looking chap he said over
his shoulder. Face clean cut. fine
mouth. a frontal bone that must have
brain behind it, square chin He
broke off to ask: sWhst do you sup
pose happened to him?"
Haven't got the slightest idea" said
Philip, putting the coffee pot on the
stove. "A blow, isn't III"
Philip was turning up the wick OF
the lamp when sudden startled cry
came from the bedside. Something in
it, low and suppressed, made him turn
so quickly that by a clumsy twist of his
fingers the lamp was extinguished. He
lighted it again and faced the doctor.
McGill was upon his knees, terribly
pale.
Good heaven" he gasped. whats
the matter?"
Nothing. nothing, Phil-it was he!
He let it out of him so Unexpectedly
that it startled me-"
Il thought it was your voice." said
Philip.
No, no, it was his. See, he is re-
turning to consciousness"
The wounded mans eyes opened
slowly. and closed again. He heaved
great sigh and stretched out his arms
as if about to awaken from deep
slumber. The doctor sprang to his
feet.
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A Lock of Golden Hair.
a 5 the sun was rising in burning
~ August glare over the edge of
the parched prairie, Philip saw