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The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1913-01-30
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The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1913-01-30
Changes In School Teachers

Prof. Vanderhoof, manual training
teacher inthe high school has rendered
Ogden, Utah, having been succeeded
by Prof. Beene, of Valparaiso, Indiana.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1913-01-30

Charles Deeds and Charles Hussey,
dry farmers near Tabor, were in town
Wednesday,
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1913-01-30
Women are Casting Ballots

Also---School Children
Judging by the number Of adie. who visiting
this week. would that they taking much
in the Baby Contest than their husbands did in National Politics.
everyone the Globe Bookcase
the cevere title the displayed show window
Immediately demands ballot
Remember you have be Of the the prize
child
School children wishing library their school get up
among themselves and member Of the class submit title
1t good tonic for onesm imaginative power--
YOUR ROOM MIGHT WIN THE BOOKCASE
Whv oppont the teacher.
this prize o 90 n the Sohoohoom
Brown-Eldredge Furniture Company
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-13
RICHEST PUG|L|ST
BEFORE THE PUBLIC
CARPENTER HAS MADE ALMOST
AS MUCH MONEY AS JETFRIES
OUT OF BOXING.

Georges Carpenter, II is asserted, has
become the best heavyweight attrac-
ton in the boxing world. Georges
won a guaranty of $4,000 and side
be- OF $1,000 by beating Bombardter
Wells. Monday. lie can repeat the sum
IL he boxes Gunboat Smith in London,
match that Is now under way, and
| 1t il declared, he can draw great
houses in America. In France, his
home country, where he Is idoliZed, he
Is under "a nine-month ban for meeting
q dub" who was billed under IA we'll
known fighters name. He cannot APP
pear in a ring there until the bars are
lifted.
Outside of being the best card of any
heavyweight living, Carpenter has the
distinction Of having made more
money out Of boxing than any man
but Jeffries. If the bolermaker had
not fought johnson this Frenchman
would today be the crowned Croesus
of the game At that. he holds one
record, that Of making a historic sum
in less time than any other pugilist-
eighteen thousand dollars fer beating
Wells In one minute and thirteen sec
onds. Every time Carp steps in q
ring he draws at least $1,000, and
more, often much more. lie has made
close 10 5000, 000.
Out OF the whole web of heavy
weight strife there have only beer four
developed who stood by ihemselyes-
Luther Mccarthy, Gunboat Smith
Georges Carpenter and Bombardier
Wells Wells il named because he
showed flashes OF Intelligent and sKfft~
full fighting. Whe he won he won
impressiveiy. When he lost he lost
quickly.
Carpenter Ia a good fighting man
True, he has not done mighty things,
hut his record far surpasses that of
the majority Of American hopes In
the first place. when he WAS lighter
than now he beat Frank Loughrey, of
Philadelphia Then he trimmed Harry
Lewis. American welterweight cham
pion. After that he whipped Jim
Sullivan. middleweight champion of
England; next, George Gunther, who
last year was tough man to defeat.
Weak from making the French mid
dleweight limit. for Carp" has been
growing ever since he became a
rounds with Willie Lewis. and won
Weaker still. a short tins after, he
lost to Frank Klaus and Billy Papke.
This year George has beaten Bands
man Rice. Cy Smith, George Gunther,
again: Private Williams. left Smith
and Bonn barber Wells twice.
Carpenter lie not yet twenty years
old In Europe he Is regarded as an
athletic marvel Here his would be
a BOX Office hear"
Gunbeat Smith and Carpenter
would make great battle---ths
worthiest one staged between hcaviea
since the days OF Corbett. F1tz. JEFF
ANA Shsrkey.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-13
Crimson Still Has
Hopes of Securing
Western [ eanGame

CAMBRIDGE, MASS, Dec. Ia
tho University OF Chicago for a match
between Harvard and the Maroon
next November fell through. there
seems TO be q mighty good chance that
after all the Crimson's schedule for
1914 will include a game against some
strong Western eleven. Unless pres
ent plans miscarry seriously. word
will be received from University oil
Michigan tomorrow or Sunday TINT
the Ann Arbor eleven has accepted
AAfpsssi.a Invitation 20 aand a team Ia
the Harvard stadium on October cath
next
Since the close of the 1912 season
Chicago. Minnesota and Michigan all
have been considered as possible OPP
ponents by Harvard, the first invita-
ton to pay at Cambridge. however,
being sent 10 Chicago, that team hav-
ing been champion OF the Western
conference
When 1t was learned that Chicago
could not come East next fall, and
that probably no Western conference
team would be available, Michigan
was invited.
The Harvard management has been
in communication with Mr.. Bartolme,
director of athletics at Michigan. who
has said that he believes Michigan
will accept Harvard's invitation The
matter will come before the Michigan
Athletic committee tomorrow, and
Harvard will be notified regarding the
decision.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-13
HARMONY DINNER
IS GREAT SUCCESS
MAYOR ROBERT CABASisS HAS
COUNCIL AS HIS
GUESTS.

PETERSBURG. VA, Dec. 1.-THE
most largely attended and harmonious
joint session of the common council and
board of aldermen ever held in the his
tory of Petersburg was held last night.
Every member with the exception Of
two--one from each braneh-answered
to the roll call by Clerk Gill.
The proceedings were presided over
by Mayor Robert Cabaniss and con-
sumed several hours. great many
things were discussed. which were of
vital interest to every citizen of Peters
burg The occasion was a plantation
supper" given by the mayor TO the
members of the city council in a, r.
Hin camp hall. The guests were as
sured by Mr.. Cabaniss that everything
on the table. consisting of brunswick
stew, roast turkey, barbecued lamb ana
various other dishes, were products of
his farm, 'Terrapin Hill In Dinwiddie
county. which ne sold a short time ago
Even the running cedar oranges and
other fruit with which the table was
decorated were products of Mr.. Caba-
Mss farm. The mayor went so far as
to bring down several good. old Din
iddie darkies to wait on the table, so
that everything except the guests were
right from the farm.
There were many speeches by mem
bers of the council and the mayor him
self delivered an excellent address, out
lining the various things, which the
council should do for the good Of the
city. MI. Cabaniss told the council that
his object In having them as his guests
on this occasion was to become better
acquainted with them, that he and they
might work together for the general
good of the city. Every guest was met
with handshake and hearty word of
welcome by the host, and when the
gathering dispersed at a late hour all
crowded about his honor to assure him
of their delightful entertainment,
very decided feature OF the mayor g
speech was his plain language con-
corning factional differences I'm the
council. He urged and even pleaded
with his guests to put aside political
differences aud all faotionaiism and
work together for the common good
of the city He declared that 1t mat
tered not who was mayor or who a
member OF the council. but that IL was
the spirit in which they worked for the
city. united purpose to pun together
for Petersburg was of far greater i'm
portancs than anything else The
mayors remarks brought forth loud APP
plause from those present
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-13
Deal Involves
Eight Players

NEW YORK, Dec. IA deal be-
tween the Pittsburg Pirates and the
st. Louis Cardinals involving the ex-
change OF eight ball players, was put
through at tho Waldorf Astoria to-
night The Cardinals traded First
Baseman X. Konetohy, Third Basema an
Mike Mowrey and Pitcher Bob Harmon
to the Pirates for First Baseman Jack
Miller, Third Baseman AL Dolan, Short
stop Arthur Butler. Pitcher RUDE Rob-
inson and Outnelder Chief Wilson.
There was no cash on either side.
Dolan went to Pittsburg last fall
In exchange for Bryne and Camnitx,
who were traded 20 the Phillies. Dolan
was failure on the Pirates third
base wilson was allowed to go In the
deal because he fell of in his batting.
Jack Miller. II seems. was In disfavor
with Dreyfuss because he recently
firted with the Pittsburg Federal
league.
Higgins got nrst class southpaw
In Robinson and a clever shortstop in
Butler. who played good ball last sea
SON The Pirates will be greatly
strengthened by Konetchy. star first
baseman and a big hitter.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-13
OFFERS REWARD FOR
KELLEY'S MURDERER
GOVERNOR MANN WILL GIVE 500
AND SUPERVISORS ARE EN-
PECTED TO DO LIKEWISE.

Reward OF 800 was yesterday of
fered by Governor Mann Cor the APP
prehension OF the murderer Of Edward
Kelley. sixteen years old. who was
shot Tuesday afternoon on the Bloom
indale farm. Henrico county. The
Henrico county board of supervisors Ii
expected to hold a special meeting
early next week and offer a similar
amount.
Policeman r.. w. Bendall yesterday
made a search in Brunswick county
for Meade Wingfeld. the n.gro who
Is said to have sold James Penrose
Carter a shotgun early Tuesday after
noon for $2.75. Carter gave the police
what he claimed to be the address of
the negro. but Policeman Bendall
failed to locate either Wingfeid or
anyone who knew him.
Although Deputy Sheriff Sydnor,
Policeman Robert Tiller, r. w. Ben
dali. Campbell and others worked on
the case all of yesterday, they failed
to learn anything new. Further In
vestigation will be made today.
Dennis Duke, the negro who Is be-
ing held in the Henrico county jail
as an Important witness, has been put
through several severe grtll.ngs, hui
has stuck 70 htS-x tnry.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-13
CHAIRMAN GLASS
WILL SPEAK HERE
TALKS ON CURRENCY BILL AT JET
FERsoN AUDITORIUM
TUESDAY.

Chairman Carter Glass. OF the house
banking and currency committee will
address the members of the Business
Mems club at SIS o'clock on next
Tuesday evening In the auditorium OF
the Jefferson hotel on THE Proposed
Currency Bill" Admittance to the adj
dress will be BY ticket only. because OF
the limited capacity Of the auditorium
Governor Mann, Mayor AinsIie the
city council, the board Of aldermen and
the members of the administrative
board have been invited and will be
present,
Mr. Glass will explain definitely just
what the bill provides for. what the re-
suits OF It's passage will be and how
greatly the country Is in need of re-
form measure. The fact that the great
majority OF citizens do not understand
the measure either In its conception or
results makes the address all the more
interesting. and tickets to IL are certain
TO. be in demand
Considerable difficulty was ex-
perienced by the Business Mems club
In getting Mr. Glass to Richmond just
at this time because of the numerous
engagements and other business oc-
cupying his time This 10 but one re-
suit of the efforts being made by the
club to have address made here by
authorities on the various questions
before the public today. 1t ii not i'm
probable that other speakers win be
induced to speak here op sundry sub
iests. AZ .tsrSc.a. d. q .ne sEiutsr.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-13

ry?" he asked. cas- the crowd around
the table became larger.
"Do you?" quer1ed Hermann with
q grin.
Yes, and I'll make the deal here. -
replied the Brooklyn magnate hotiy
"Ill show you whether / am bluffins
or not"
"All right, get some paper and
we'll put 1t In black and white. Jus.
to clinch 1t I'll agree to give $4,000
Of the money to Tinker when he signs
a contract"
Reduce II all to writing, gentle
men," cried Dreyfuss. THAT Is the
only way"
George r. Kerr. a friend of Herr
mann. produced a sheet of paper and
at Ebbets' dictation he drew up the
agreement printed above.
The baseball men swarmed about
Ebbets and warmly congratulated
him. They assured him that he had
made great deal for the Brooklyn
club.
Tinker will make the Brookiyns a
first division team, IL not a pennant
factor" said Ebbsts.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-13
goldman Eiect Officers.

PETERSBURG. VA, Dec, l2.-Oale-
wood Camp, No I, ". o. W, met In
regular session last night ana after
the transaction Of routine business. Of
fcers for the ensuing year were elect
ed as follows: 2. G. G.. r r Hughes;
c. ca w. +. Holloway; \. l.. r. e.
Green, banker p n. Jones, clerk w.
.. N0FrhiHgt0U, WHrCnT7TITT, II $. ttarT-
say; sentry, J. L. Coon physicians.
prs. c. r Jones. w. f. Harwood. T. X
Haines and J. NJ. Burke. Manager for
three years, J. w. Scherer. other mem
bers OF the board of managers pFevi-
ously elected. w A. Perkins and
Charles II. Godsey The Installation
OF the above officers VIII take place
on the arst meeting night in January.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-13
HERZOG TRADED
TO CINCINNATI

NEW YORK. Dec. 12.-Secretary
John B. Foster OF the Giants, passed
up first baseman Edward konetchy, OF
the st Louis Cardinals. today and put
through deal with the Cincinnati
Reds by which infielder Charley Her
zog and catcher Grover Hartley were
traded for outfelder Bob Beseher.
Herzog, 1t Is believed. will be the man
ager OF the Cincinnati team.
Bescher Is well-known To New York
fans He la one Of the best base steal
ers in the National league, which he
has led in that respect on several oc-
castons.
Hartley is first-class young catch
err, but he never had much of a chance
to catch for the Giants with Chief
Meyers and Arthur Wilson in harness.
He will strengthen the Reds behind
the bat.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-13
RETAIL MERCHANTS
TALK COLLECTIONS

PETERSBURG VA, Dec. l2.--An ex-
ceptionaily interesting meeting OF the
Retail Merchants association was hefd
last night ana many matters were dis
cussed to promote the business inter
ests of the city.
A matter Of special interest discussed
was that OF discareling any particular
day in the month for collecting. The
merchants of the city have for a long
time designated the 10th and 18th as
days set apart for the collection and
paying OF monthly bills. No conclusion
was reached In the matter last night.
but IL Is believed that at the January
meeting when fuller discussion is had.
the merchants will abolish the practice
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-13
NEWS OF PETERSBURG


Of setting apart particular days for
the payment and collection of accounts
and will adopt the plan Of collection
whenever a bin Ia due.
The report from the credit depart
ment of the association for the month
of November was the best that has ever
been made ana 1t was shown that in the
collection department the returns to the
members Of the association were great
or than the cost OF running same
Among other matters faNoTably
passed upon was A resolution endorsing
the proposed purchase of the Crater
farm for the establishment by the gov
eminent Of battlefield park They
also endorsed the Man inaugurated by
the chamber of commerce for making
Petersburg n great bright tobacco
market and promised their hearty sup
port in the furtherauce Of the cause.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-13
Susie Agnes smith.

PETERSBURG, VA. Dee. f2-snsie
Agnes Smith, the youngest daughter ot
Mrs. Nora Smith, and the late Robert H.
Smith, of Matoaca. died at o'clock this
morning at the Petersburg hospital.
after a ,protracted spoil of Ill health.
aged nine years. The little girl bore
her suffering without complaint and
had many young frien ls who viii re-
greet to learn Of her death She Is sur
vived by her mother and one sister
clara Smith The funeral will he con-
Quoted at o'clock sunday afternoon
and interment will be made In Matoaca
cemetery
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-13
DETECTIVES HELD
ON FORGERY CHARGE

LYNCHBrRG, Dec 12-W r. GIN
and G. C. Sturgis, who claim to be de-
tectives, and who have been in the
employ of Mrs. George vi. Jones for
several months endeavoring 10 solve
the dynamitlng of her residence last
summer. were arrested here today on
the charge of forging Mrs. Jones
name 10 a check for $3.50. Sturgis
claims to be former member of the
Burns agency The signature to the
check is a clever copy OF Mrs. Jones'
manner Of signing her name. Both
men are in Jail and have made no
effort to secure bail
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-13

RHEA INSPECTS
VIRGINIA ROADS

Judge Rhea, of the State Corpora
ton commission, yesterday inspected
the Washington and old Dominion
line from Bluemont 10 Alexandria. and
the Washington and Virginia line from
Saceys to Alexandria His official re-
port Of the inspection will not be
made for several days
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-13
BUILD BIG APARTMENT
HOUSE ON GROVE AVENUE

Plans are under way for erection
of a $40. 900 apartment house at Grove
avenue and Morris street. II will be
known as the Westminster apartments.
Building Inspector Butler has already
issued the necessary permit. :,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-13
school Exhiblf.

PETERSBURG. VA. Dec. 1.-THE
exhibit OF the Petersburg public schools
which attracted so much attention and
was SO favorahly commented on at the
recent educational conference In Lynch
burg. will be placed on display tomor-
row in one of the Rogers stores in
North Sycamore street
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-13
Pastor WIN Preach

The pastor. Rev. f. w Long. win
conduct both services Sunday IN
Cowardin- avenue Christian church.
His evening theme will be Man and
Ills Influence" Good music Will be
heard at both services N
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1913-02-20
Farmers May Purchase Railroad.

The holders of the first mortgage
bonds on the north end of the Atlantic,
Northern & Southern. at the meeting
held in Atlantic Monday decided that
they will bid in the north end of the
road when the resale is held February
25th.
There is nothing new in A. N. & S.
matters except that there are several
rumors ahoat. 1t is understood that
Mr.. Shaw and some of his representa-
tives are in the state and are trying to
raise money for the purchase of the
road when it is offered for sale again
next Tuesday. In addition a number
of the board of directors of an eastern
trust company which is COZ sidering an
application for loan, went over the
line, accompanied by George w.
Adams.
In this connection it is of interest
that it is reported that Mr.. Shaw has
converted his holdings into cash and
securities and may be factor to be
considered when the resale comes. Mr..
Shaw was in Omaha last week inter
esting Omaha capitalists in the deal.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1913-02-20
BRAYT0N AND 0AKFIELD

Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Rasmussen re-
turned to their home at Forrest City,
Saturday after a pleasant visit at the
L. p. Rasmussen home.
George Jessen's oldest boy caught his
thumb in the separator belt one day
last week breaking it at the second
Joint.
Andrew Jensen shipped two carloads
of emigrant goods to his new home at
Lake Benton, MINI last Thursday.
Arthur Thompson of Elk Horn Wis
tied in Brayton last week with his
parents c. G. Thompson and wife.
Mrs. H. NJ. Bartlett and Mrs. F. L.
Freeman were shopping and calling on
friends in Atlantic last Thursday.
Prof. Hoyman and Peter Jorgensen
of Extra were calling at the L. F.
Miller home in Brayton Sunday.
VIM. Essington and wife from near
Atlantic were guests of his parents, T..
j. Essington and wife Monday.
Viggo Rasmussen of Audubon was
transacting business in Brayton the
latter part of last week.
Sarah Gross came home from Extra
Sunday where she had been visiting
for the past two weeks.
Willis Jenkins of Omaha was trans.
acting business and calling on relatives
in Brayton Thursday.
Misses Agnes Miller and Bena Blom
were shopping in Extra Thursday.
Mrs. J. s. Harter of Atlantic was
visiting in this vicinity last week.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1913-02-20
We Buy For Cash and
WE SELL FOR CASH.

Frank Lambert and j. F. Bergh of
Atlantic were transacting business in
Brayton last Friday.
Thomas Lund and wife of Harlan
are guests at the George Hoegh
home west of town.
Kathleen Freeman of Audubon spent
Sunday with her parents Mr.. and Mrs.
George Freeman.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. c. Heath went to
Extra Tuesday to visit for a few days
with relatives.
Mrs. John Molgard visited one day
last week with Mrs. Viggo Rasmussen
in Audubon.
Kathleen Dimick of Atlantic was the
guest of Gladys Chamberlen Wednes-
day night.
Constance Kirkwood of Extra was an
over Sunday visitor at the o. F. Ide
home.
The fixtures for the Brayton Savings
Bank were brought from Atlantic Mon
day.
Mrs. VIM. Onken Sr. was the guest
of her daughter, in Atlantic last Thurs
day. ...- .t
Mrs. Ralph Goodwin of Wiota was
over Sunday visitor in Brayton.
Cannon & Brown shipped two cars of
fat cattle to Omaha Saturday.
Mrs. Henry Hansen and Ethel Bison
were callers in Extra Tuesday.
Vivian Heath of Extra visited in
Brayton short time Sunday.
Percy Hallock was calling on his
father in Atlantic Monday.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1913-02-20
Nine of the Big Features

l. Ball bearing throughout
=. Long stroke, high power motor, unit
power plant fully enclosed
8. Full floating rear axle
4. Left hand drive, center control
5. Extraordinary braking surface
6. Multiple disc clutch running In oil
z. Extra capacity tubular radiator
s. Enclosed valves all on one side
8. Platform rear spring