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The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-06-17

The Chieftain is authorized to an.
ounce the candidacy Of E. n. William
'on, to the Office Of Register OF Deeds
of Craig County Oklahoma, subject
10 the action of the Democratic
Primary of August, 1912.
e. N. WILLIAMSON.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-06-17

There is tie finest Of prospects in
this part Of the state for an abundant
and an all round crop. The rains that
have fallen withia the last SO hours
have ended the drought that had set
in but had not reached a stage that
had materially injured crops in this
section. Northeast Oklahoma is in a
fair way to outstrip all previous rec
ords in the way of business.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-06-17

l am candidate for County Com
missioner of the Third Commissioners
District. Craig County. subject to the
emoeratic primary to be held il
ugust, 1912.
SAMUEL CIIATTERTON,
Sig Cabin. Okla
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-06-17

hereby announce myself for re-
election to the office of County Clerk
OF Craig County, subject to the action
of the Democratic primary Of August
1912. RF. NIX.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-06-17
ANNOUNCEMENTS
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The Chieftain is authorized TO an
uomee John Kimbrough as a candidate
for Constable Of Yin.ta Township. sub
ject to the Democratic primary,
August 6.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-06-17

The Chieftain is authorized to an
nounce Dan Title as a candidate for
Constable of Vinita Township, subject
to the Democratic Primary, August 6.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-06-17

FOR COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT.
The Chieftain is authorized to an
rounce Thomas w, Smith of Centralia
as a candidate for Superintendent OF
Schools of Craig County, subject TO
the Democratic primary in August.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-06-17

I hereby announce myself as a can
lidate for the office of Superintendent
( Schools of Craig County, subject to
he action of the Democratic Primary,
August, 1912.
JAMES F. MCCULLOUGH.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-06-17

The Chieftain in authorized to an
nounce D. I. Witt candidate for
County Commissioners for the Third
District, Craig county. subject to the
Democratic primary.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-06-17

The Chieftain is authorized to an
nounce J. L. Morris as a candidate for
constable for yinita Township sub
iect to Z Democratic primary.
August 9th.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-06-17
FoR COUNTY REPRESENTATIVE

The Chieftain is authorized to an
nounee Pete Coyne as a candidate for
Representative of Craig County. sub
ject to the August primary election.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-06-17

The Chieftain is authorized to an
lounce the candidacy OF Claud
Shelton for the nomination for the
Office OF County Assessor OF Craie
,ounty. subject TO the Democrat,
rimary in August.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-06-17

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The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-06-17

THEo. D. B. FREAR.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1912-07-24
Pleasant Birthday Party.
lIntended for last weak

Globe Stone Farm. the hoIle of
Mr.. and Mrs. T. HI. Lyster was the
scene of merry party of relatives
and friends last week Monday, in
honor of Mrs. LISTERS birthday and
also in honor of their niece and ne
phew, Mr.. and Mrs. Harry M. Brown
low Of Danbury, Conn.
Another interesting fact connected
with the party was that it was also
the 9th wedding anniversary of Mr..
and Mrs. W. A. Lyster.
At seven O'Clock the party sat
down to an elaborate dinner. At
ter which they assembled on the spa
cious Veranda where music and games
were enjoyed, until late in the eve
ming.
The hostess was the recipient OF
many beautiful gifts including gifts
from New York.
Those present were Mr.. and Mrs.
H. M. Brownlow OF Danbury, Conn,
Mrs. E. M. SiIsby of Claremont, N.
H., Mrs. s. e. Colby of St. Johns
bury, Mrs. A. L. Outflow, a sister of
Mrs. 7. HI. Lyster, Of Keene, N. H.,
Guy Guillow of Keene, N. H., Mrs.
Herbert Bennett of st. Johnsbury, A.
III. Lyster and family, W. A. Lyster
and family, Alden Mcfarland and
family, Mrs. 20 X. Powers. Mr.. Nor
ton Lyster and family.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1912-07-24
Thirteenth District.

In the Thirteenth Indiana there was
no question about the victory Of the
Taft men. because the temporary chair
man representing the Taft side was
conceded to have been elected by one
half a vote more than the Roosevelt
candidate. This one-half vote extended
through the rlotous proceedings. and
although It was not as wide as a barn
door It was enough. The chairman put
the question as to electing the Taft
delegates. and after continuous objec
ton lasting three hours declared the
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1912-07-24
kENTuCk'

vote carried. The Roosevelt men thus
prevented Il roll call and then bolted.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1912-07-24

An increasing number Of people
report regularly OF the satisfactory
results from taking Foley Kidney
Pills and commend their healing and
curative qualities. Foley Kidney
Pills are carefully prepared medi-
cine, guaranteed to contain no harm
full or habit forming drugs. They
can have only a beneficial effect
when used for kidney and bladder
troubles, for backache, rheumatism,
weak back or 1umbago. G. c..
Bingham.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1912-07-24
First District.


The only remaining districts are the
nine districts from Texas OF these the
First district was composed of eleven
counties, each county having one vote.
except Cass county, which had two.
The executive committee. composed OF
one representative from each county.
made up the temporary roll. and in the
contests fled from two counties seat
ed both delegates with one-haIf vote
each. The convention elected the two
Taft delegates, giving them ten and
one-quarter votes Each county was
represented In this vote A minority
representing one and three-quarters
votes bolted the regular convention
and held a rump meeting. The ma
tional committee bV unanimous tote
decided the contest In favor Of the
Taft delegate.
Second District.
In the Second Texas district there
were fourteen counties. Two counties
were found not to have held conVen-
gate present The convention was
then constituted by the deIegatio
that held regular credentials. The re
port Of the committee on credentials
was accepted upon roll call, and then
the representatives of five counties
withdrew from the hall. The repre-
sentatives OF four Of these counties
held a rump convention. The regular
convention remained In session several
hours, appointed the usual committees.
which retired and made their reports.
which were accepted. and elected two
Taft delegates to the national conven
don and certified their election La due
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1912-07-24
Ninth District.


In the Ninth district the district
committee was called by Mr.. Speaker.
a member Of the committee. and not by
the chairman The chairman refused
to convene the committee because he
claimed that all the delegates from
Texas to the national convention must
be elected in the state convention. that
Colonel Lyon. his superior, had thus
directed him. The district committee
was called Seven members attended
the meeting. The district convention
was called on May 10. Eleven counties
out Of the fifteen responded to the call
and took part In the convention. Three
counties were not represented, and I'm
one OF these there was no election.
After this convention had been called
the chairman OF the district committee
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1912-07-24

In Kentucky a contest was fled
against only three OF the four delegates
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1912-07-24
Maine Central
Railroad.
SERVICE IN
EFFECT
JUNE "a. 1912

Through the White Mountains
To Lancaster, Colebrook, North Con
way. Boston, Portland, Lewiston Ban
gor. Bar Harbor and ST. John.
LEAVING ST. JoEINsBuRY.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1912-07-24
LEAVING LANCASTER.
THROUGH TRAINS

Train arrives at St. Johnsbury from Bos-
ton, Portland, Lewiston, Augusta North
Conway and White Mountain resorts 1856
a. m, 3 80 and 6.35 D. m b, and has through
Buffet Parlor car TO Montreal.
Stops on signal or on notice to conduc-
tor.
II. ID. WALDRON
General Passenger Agent.
NORRIS MCDONALD,
Vice President a. General Manager
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-09-10
GRAM MAR.

I. Montezuma saw his advantage; /;
and, while he stood there confronted
with his awe-struck people, he seemed
to recover all his former authority and
confidence, as he felt himself to be still
a king. With calm voice easily heard
over the silent assembly, he is said, by
the Castilian writer, to have thus ad-
dressed them. w. II. Prescott.
Select five clauses and classify them
as principal and subordinate.
2. Give syntax of all the infnitives
and participles of the above sentence?
3. Parse the italicized words of the
quotation given above.
4. Give the principal parts and par
ticiples of the finite verbs of the quota
ton.
5. Express the thought of the last sem
tence, changing the voice of the leading
verb.
6. Write sentence containing q
comma and semi-colon, and give rule
for the use of each.
7. Explain the words Strong" and
"weak" as they are applied to verbs.
Illustrate in sentences.
8. What is the province of English
Grammar?
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-09-10
MEMORIAL
Services 10 Honor Of The
Late Rev. J. B. Mccormick

GAINESVILLE, o., Sept. 9-At the Mus
kingum annual conference of the NJ.
p. church memorial services Sunday
afternoon were deeply impressive and
honored the memory Of the late Rev.
}. B. Mccormick of Mt. Vernon and
Mrs. o. V. Sharrock, wife of Rev
Shamrock of Dellroy, o., who died dur.
ing the past year. The services were
conducted by Rev. w. o. Scott OF
Uhrichsville, chairman of the obituary
committee. and Rev. J. NJ. Wells and
Rev. j. T. Black Of Mt. Vernon and
Rev. j. A. Thrapp OF West Lafayette
delivered the addresses in honor OF
Rev. Mccormick. and Rev. G. u. Shep
pard Of Lancaster, president of the
conference. delivered the addresses In
memory Of Mrs. Sharrock.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-09-10
STEAM ENGINEERS OPEN
BIENNIAL MEET

81. Paul, Mimi. Sept. 9-Nearly
two hundred delegates representing
State organizations In all parts of the
country and provincial organizations
In Canada are assembled In this city
TO attend the third biennial conven-
ti0n Of the International Union of
Steam Engineers which opened here
today at the Ryan Hotel, the head.
quarters Of .he convention. One OF
the principal matters of business to
be considered by the gathering Is a
proposed plan of life insurance for
the members OF the affiliated unions
and AZ there are many other matters
of considerable Importance TO the or.
ganixation II IL believed that the con.
vention will remain In session about
ten days. The local unions have ar
ranged an elaborate entertainment
program for the visiting delegates.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-09-10
HIGH SCHOOL AGRICULTURE.

l. Outline your idea of how Agri-
culture should be taught in high schools.
2. (a) Discuss the advantages of fall
and winter blowing. (b) Disadvan-
tages.
). (a) What books have you read on
this subject that are suitable for school
usel (b) Name the author of each
book. (c) What book on the O. 7. r.
c. this year touches this subject? (d)
Who is the author Of this bookl =
4. Give the uses Of the following .
Babcock tester, lysimeter and lacto-
meter.
5. Name three topics that are sug-
gested for study in the state course dur
ing the fall season by pupils of the
"Third Division.
6. (a) What is meant by soil inocu-
iation' (b) Give two methods in COM
mon use.
7. (a) What are the requirements in
the state corn growing contest for a boy
10 secure a free trip to Washington,
ID. C., this year! (b) What will be the
requirements next year!
8. Explain the following terms !:
Brown-rot, predaceous insects, fire
blight, air-drainage. pomology. kainite,
vetches and leicester.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-09-10
ELEMENTARY AGRICULTURE,

!. (a) What books have you read on
this subject that are suitable for school
use? (b) Name the author of each
book. (c) What book on the o. T. r.
{. this year touches this subject? (d)
Who is the author of this book?
2. Name three topics that are sug-
gcsted for study in the state course dur
ing the fall season by pupils of the
Third Division.
5. (a) What are the requirements in
Me state corn growing contest for boy
10 secure free trip to Washington,
ID. C., this year? (b) What will be the
requirements next year?
4. Has your school an Agricultural
clubf What are the advantages to a
scnool district of an Agricultural club ?
5. (a) Name two breeds of cattle that
belong to the dairy class. (b) Two
breeds of sheep that belong to the fine
wooled class. Co Two breeds Of
horses that belong to the speed class.
(d) Two breeds of chickens that be-
long to the egg class.
g. (a) Name two diseases of corn.
(b) Two insects that are injurious to
this plant. (c) How can these insects
be destroyed
T. (a) Name food rich in protein.
(b) Carbohydrates. (c) Fat.
8. Define the following terms For
malin, layering, duroc jersey, guernsey
cattle and cyldesdale.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-09-10
elooDHoUNDs A MYTH?
New York MaiN

A man at Wymore, Neb., keeps q
kennel Of bloodhounds to trail bank
robbers. Within fifty miles of Wymore
is the rendezvous of gang of bank
and postoffice robbers that has terror
lied Western Kansas and Nebraska
for years. Every time there is rob-
berry In that section the Wymore blood
hounds are put on the trail. One does
not call to mind an instance in which
the dogs ever caught the robbers. A
country editor recently remarked that
"bloOdhounds had never been known
to catch anything since they chased
Eliza. And she escaped on the Ice"
In Birmingham, Ala, a pack OF so.
called bloodhounds Is kept to trail
criminals. Recently they were put on
the trail Of fleeing negro murderer.
whose tracks were partly visible to the
eye but the dogs sat on the ground
and bayed to the moon. A citizen said:
why, ! used to raise foxhounds In
Georgia. and during the final three
months training | couldn't keep the
puppies from running negro's trail
to save my life without beating them.
! often found a pack of my young dogs
barking furiOusly at the cabin OF ne
gro who worked on the place. It is
perfectly natural for hound to run .
negro. There is one thing sure. they
need some dogs In Birmingham
mean real dogs"
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-09-10

For chronic pain in the back apply
Hanford's Balsam. Rub It on and rub
1t in thoroughly.
Martinsburg defeated the Westerns
of the Saturday afternoon league Sat
urday by score of to 9. The
game was played at Martinsburg.
Mrs. B. E. Salisbury and daughter,
Miss Verna, spent the week end in
Columbus visiting with relatives and
friends.
Mr.. Cyril +. Allerding of the Ban.
ner has returned from a weeks vaca.
tion spent at Cleveland, Lorain, Ak.
ron. and Mansfield.
Mr.. 7. A. Killison returned to Col
umbus today after having spent Sun
day in the city the guest of relatives
and friends.
Mr.. Edward l.. Parker left this af.
ternoon for Kalamazoo, Mich, to at
tend the sessions of the Michigan
SiOe DeuleTS ASSOCldllOu.
Canning peaches. Extra fancy AL
bertas. Car TO arrive Tuesday. Call
"a, McNabb's grocery.
Miss Corinne Mahaffey has return.
ed home after months visit with
relatives i'm Ashtabula, Ohio, Mercer
and Pittsburgh, Pa.
A car load of brick for the finish
ing of the paving of the viaduct ar.
rived Monday and work of completing
the contract will be pushed by Con.
| tractor Stoyle.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bernard Baker left
Friday morning for Wheeling, West
| Virginia, after short visit at the
home of Mr.. Frank Kaiser, West
Gambler street.
| Mrs. George Debolt OF North Rog.
ers street and mother, Mrs. N. A.
Cunningham of Warrington, w. Va
have returned from a visit with the
lat.er's brother, Captain w. b. Sine
of Waverly, Ohio.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-09-10
INTERNATIONAL
Aviation Meet In Chicago
This Week

Chicago, Illinois, Sept. 9--The at.
tention of the numerous devotees of
the aviation sport throughout the
world Ia focused upon the big avia-
tion field in Clearing, short dis
tAnce beyond the city limits in a
southwesterly direction, where a
great international aviation contest
to extend over two weeks, opened to.
day with the international race for
the Gordon Bennett Cup. This is
considered the most important of the
contests and never before has the
number of entries for the race been
so great. Six countries, including the
United States, England, France, Bel.
gium, Holland and Switzerland, sent
their speediest machines and most
noted aviators to this country for
that race. making in all thirteen start.
ers In the Great Cup event America
Is represented by new Burgess ma
chine especially built for this event
at cost of $4,000. II has 100 horse
power engine and Is expected to de-
velop speed of 1875 miles an hour
considerably more than the condi.
tions OF the contest require for the
winning machine.
Some OF the worlds most famous
flyers are among the pilots sent over
for this event from foreign countries
Several of them are using Deperdus
sin monoplanes, which have develop
ed remarkable speed at former trials
Other machines represented In the
race are Bleriot. Hanriot, Oertz and
several less noted makes.
Following the Bennett race, from
Thursday to Sunday inclusive, there
will be handicap and scratch races
Among the most Spectacular events
will be accuracy tests, in which the
contestants will be required to an
cend to an elevation of 1000 feet
shut of their motors and glide down
as near as possible to specified point
on the ground. The second week OF
the meet will be devoted to hydro
aeroplsne contests of Grant Park
A station for hydro.aeroplanes has
been established at Clarendon beach
and the water-air boats will be re
quired to fly to Grant Park every
morning and return to Clarendon
beach at night. During the secont
week there will also be exhibition
flights and various minor contests o
more or less spectacular nature.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-09-10
LARGE ATTENDANCE At THE
oBERL.lN BUSINESS COLLEGE

The Fall Term at the Oberlin Bust
ness College opened last week with
the largest attendance for many
years. The shorthand class Is the
largest In the history of the school.
Students entered from all parts of
Ohio as well as other states and sew.
eral from Cuba
II is remarkable, the hold this
school has gained with the young
people of the country, but no more re-
markable than the demand for Its
graduates, by business firms needing
Office help and from schools wishing
to employ teachers OF commercial
branches. Those not ready to begin
Sepet. B. may enter the business de-
partment at any time but no more
students will be admitted TO the short
hand department until the opening OF
the Second Fall Term. Nov. 1, 1912.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-09-10
MADE HER WELL WOMAN

Mrs. w. p. Valentine of Camden, N
j., says, II suffered with pains In
my back and side, sick headaches. NO
appetite. was tired and nervous all
tho time, Lydia ". Plnkham's Vege
table Compound made me a well wo
man and | wish other suffering wo
men would avail themselves of this
valuable remedy"
For nearly forty years Lydia T.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound has
beon the standard remedy for female
Ills, and no sick woman does herself
justice who will not try this famous
medicine. made from roots and herbs
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-09-10
THEORY AND PRACTICE.

Based on Colgrove's "The Teacher
and the School"
I. Why is it necessary that the
teacher study the children under her in
struction, in order that she be most
success sful?
2. What are the legal requirements
necessary before . teacher may teach in
the e. nentary grades of the schools of
Ohio.
3. To what extent should the teacher
prepare the lesson to be taught?
4. Colgrove specifies nine laws OF
teaching. Mention at least five of these
laws.
S. Write a tentative outline Of the
daily program of the school you cx-
pect to teach.
6. State several advantages Boxwell-
Patterson graduates have, relative to at
tending high schools.
7. What is the minimum length al
lowed by law of school year in the
elementary grades of Ohio?
8. Write at least paragraph on "The
Value of the County Teachers lnsti-
tutc".
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-09-10
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I MONROE CENTER /
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Mr., George FrOnce went to Ash.
land Wednesday to attend the Fronce
reunion.
Mr.. A. w. Hoar made business
trip to Mt. Vernon one day last week.
The Ladies' Aid of Ebenezer will
give an ice cream supper at the home
of Mrs, Name Scott Friday evening,
Sept 18th, for the benefit of the
church.
School started Monday morning /;
Mr. Cotrell of Bladensburg teacher
'The Ladies' Aid will meet with Mrs
Willard Rinehart Wednesday the nth
at one o'clock
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-09-10
Louisa B, Kirk

Miss Louisa b. Kirk, who has for
the past several years made her home
with Mr.. and Mrs. A. c. Stagg. north
west of Fredericktown, died at the
State hospital in Columbus Sunday
morning at o'clock. Her death was
due to several months illness of
bronchial trouble. She was 65 years
of age at the time of her death. The
funeral at the Stagg home Tuesday
afternoon at O'Clock, Rev. j. B.
Jones of Fredericktown officiating. In.
terment in Forest cemetery.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-09-10
A Shower Given
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Deaths !
+ + + + i. + + + +
Mrs. Edward DeForrest

Mrs. Edward DeForrest, formerly of
Mt. Vernon, died Saturday night at
$40 o'clock at her home in Lima aft
er a weeks illness caused by strangu.
lation of the bowels. The deceased
was widow, 54 years of age, and is
survived by one son, Charles. The
remains will be brought to Mt. ver-
non, arriving here Tuesday morning
at 1880 o'clock. The funeral will
probably occur at the NJ. e. church
"Wednesday afternoon.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-09-10
RhYslOlOGY.

I. What dealers are allowed to sell
cigarettes at retail in Ohio? TO whom
does the law prohibit the sale Of cigar
cites?
2. Name and locate the bones Of the
skull.
3. Show that YOU understand the in
furious effects of tobacco on young
people.
4. What are tcndonsl Where in the
human body are the tendons most
numerous?
5. Classify the food stuffs, and name
foods that represent each class.
g. Show, by experiment, the absorbent
powers Of the skin.
T. Explain at least four distinct values
of reflex action.
8. Explain the danger Of having damp
feet.