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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-11-06
OLDEST MAN IN j. S.
Thomas Morris Of Nebraska Was
Born in 1874.
Has Reached the Remarkable Age Of
One Hundred and Twenty Years
HAS Great Antipathy for
the Fair Sex.

Chicago.-Probably the Oldest FER
son in the United States today is
Thomas Morris of Custer county, Ne
braska. Charles Mytton, with whom
the aged man lives, declares that Nor
Eis will have reached his hundred and
twentieth year the 18th OF next Jan
uary.
1t appears that some years ago
records of his birth were destroyed by
fire and it is largely through memory
that the present facts are retained.
Morris was born in the year 1884
at Berrey, Montgomeryshire, North
Wales, and If he lives until the 18th
of next January he will have reached
the wonderful age Of one hundred and
twenty years. 1t is not unlikely that
the c~entenarian can claim the dis
tinction of being the oldest living man
in the United States. Considering the
great age he has reached, Morris life
has been rather %uneventful and he
had always been a hard worker up to
the time old age incapacitated him.
The old mar Is a shoemaker by
trade, but at one time served as a
g~amekeeper to a large estate in Eng.
land. He came to America in 1871
and passed through Chicago the Sun
day after the big fire. Locating al
Blackstone, Ill, he quietly followed
his trade in that town for ten years
Later on, he moved to Harrison coun
ty, Missouri, where he lived for foul
years. .....
He reached Custer county in 1885,
and resided there since that time
Morris can Justly be numbered among
the pioneers of the west The above
picture Is an excellent likeness Of tht
aged shoemaker and shows him as hi
is at the present time. He is able tt
walk about, although ~considerabl!
hampered by a club foot, and thor
oughly enjoys basking In the sun
light.
He talks but little at the presen
time, but generally manages to maxi
himself understood. Tobacco is hi
constant companion and he appear
to derive much nourishments from
large quantities of coffee, which h
drinks at all hours Of the day an
night.
He is unable to read or write, cor
sequently has never been able to TAX
notes Of any interesting experience
that may have come his way. 1t l
hardly likely, however, that he ha
had any glazing adventures, as hi
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-11-06

CONGRESSMAN JEREMIAH DONO-
" van OF Norwalk, Conn, the rep
r~esentative from the Fourth district,
and af~fectionately known by some as
Uncle Jere," as his predecessor was
affectionately known by some as
Uncle Ebb," is a genius in the line Of
making his presence felt wherever
fate locates him. 1t was SO when he
was a member of the state senate.
No one ever knew when the serenity
of that body would be stirred and
bounced out Of the window by the
candid Jere. Even Stiles Judson, who
was so often the instrument used by
Jere to pry the lid off the box of hid
den explosives, didn't know.
The Uncle Jere of the Connect
cut state senate is the same Uncle
Jere who has attracted the attention
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-11-06
Hard to Reach Her.

A good planters wife, "befo' de
wah," was teaching a jet black house
girl, just fourteen and fresh from the
plantation, the alphabet. Betsy had
learned the first two letters, but al
ways forgot the useless letter &C"
Don't you see with your eyes, Bet
sy? Can't you remember the word
see?" said the mistress.
"Yassum," answered Betsy, but she
couldn't. Five minutes later Betsy
began again bravely: "A-B-" and
there she stopped. +.
What do you do with your eyes,
Betsy"
Il sleeps wild 'em, mistiss." And
this ended for that day the effort to
educate Betsy.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-11-06

invitation and felt that it would DC
no harm TO accept his company on
the present occasion.
1t was a pleasant enough drive. al.
though Martin rather disguised her
with his boasting of all the money
he was spending. Just as they we're
passing a bridge the horse took flight
and veered.
"oh, dear-take care" warned
Viola.
The line has brokenl" and with
the words Martin leaped free of the
vehicle. This upset, splitting Viola to
the ground. The horse dashed across
a field. A cry of pain came from
Viola's lips.
"Hurt?" inquired Martin, but star
ing %anxiously after the runaway.
Il fear my ankle is sprained. oh,
Mr.. Martin. l feel SO faint! won't
you try to get me home to mother?"
in a minute, There's a barbed
wire fence at the end of the field. II
the horse should run into that 1t
would cost me a pretty penny" and
off he dashed. fs
Poor Viola closed her eyes, help
less and In terrible pain. She felt
herself at the point of swooning.
Home was not far away, but she could
not possibly rise to her feet.
Why. Miss Morse!" cried an
anxious voice, and running a wheel
barrow filled with bags before him
Neal Dorman appeared on the scene
Il saw the runaway. Tell me-are
you in1uredT" 5g, af
Viola explained weakly and pleaded
to be taken home. In a trice Dorman
had arranged the empty bags upon
the w~heelbarrow.
ut may not be very comfortable"
he explained.
Never mind that, / am in such
pain, / want to see mother"
Meals heart beat nightly as, trans
ferring that dainty form to the bar
row, Viola's soft hands clasped his
neck. He bestowed her tenderly with
in the i~mprovised vehicle. Then he
drove it ahead, picking out the
smoothest part of the road.
He called at the Morse home the
next morning to learn good news the
moment he opened the garden gate
Viola was seated upon the porch con
versing with her mother, therefore
improved. These words f1oated to the
ears of the blameless listener!
After yesterdays experience with
Mr.. Martin, mother, Of course never
before that, still no, for-I love an
other"
And, casting his mind about to solve
this riddle Of love, Neal Dormar
!, guessed it out that he was a favored
one, indeed.
He found 1t out to a surety before
he parted with Viola that morning.
There were no further remittancet
for Martin when that first Thousand
had been dissipated, Wedding bell
were ringing the evening he slipped
away from town, in debt and out o
sorts, but they did not chime TO
him.
Copyright, 1913, by W. G. Chapman.)
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-11-06

WORTH PLAYING FOR
by AUGUSTUS GOODRICH sHER.
WIN

WIN.
Whats the trouble, Lester?'
"Oh, nothing that money won't
cure"
You'd lind it an infallible medicine.
you Think"
81 know it," declared Lester Martin
and proceeded on his way grumpy and
dolorous.
Neal Dorman glanced almost pity
ingly after his friend. In a way they
were rivals in love. That is, both wis.,
tied weekly the same young lady,
Miss Viola Morse. though on different
evenings. Young Dorman, however,
was a modest whole-souled fellow,
acknowledged himself the inferior Of
Martin in looks, dress and prospects
and had more Of hope than confidence
in his composition.
He was thrifty and steady, and he
sometimes fancied that Viola rather
admired those qualities. On the con-
trary Martin was always in debt, al
ways grumbling at his hard fate and
always living beyond his means.
A wonderful stroke of good luck
as he termed it, came to him that very
afternoon. AS he was passing the one
office building Of the town a figure al
an upper window hailed him. 1t was
Mr.. Snow, the lawyer.
"Hey, Mr.. Martini" he called down
II want to see you at once"
Some pressing creditor, I suppose
grumbled Lester, swinging up the
stairs.
"Sit down, Mr.. Martin" invited Mr.
Snow in a very agreeable tone4 Their
he moved his hand over towards
bundle of papers and selected one. I"
have heard from your grandfather,
continued the attorney. Gas you know
in your behalf / have tried to interes
him as a relative and at least star
you in some small business"
Eyes, yes," commented Martin rap
idly, his ayes glowing with eagernesI
as he noticed a futtering check pinned
to the document in the lawyers hand
"He sends you one thousand dollars
He says he started in business on one
half that amount. He does not en-
courage me to believe that he will d.
anything further for you, but, I pre-
sumo your success or failure would b.
a test as to that"
$50 the mean old hunks has loos
ened up at last, has he?" rallied Les
ter.
Mr.. Snow looked shocked and dis
gusted. His visitor took the check a
though he was doing somebody a ia
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-11-06
Man wedaed in Mortar.

Pleasant Dale, N. J.-While working
on the roof of a barn here, Angelo
Martucci, a mason's helper, lost his
footing and fell from the roof into a
mortar bed eighteen inches deep. Both
his ankles we're sprained and he could
not rise. He yelled for help but none
came. Several hours later Martucci
was dug from hardened mortar with a
nick.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-11-06
rrue E~rlends.

A large crowd had gathered at the
station to receive the famous states
man. The reporter indicated a group
In the foreground. They are personal
friends, gathered to see him about
speaking here" he explained.
lis II necessary to use ~persuasin to
induce him to speak?"
Mot at all; they r going to try to
prevent him."-Judge.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-11-06
HIs opportunltv

Comedian whose turn It is to APP
bear)--I can't 90 on Just novel do
feel so funny.
Manager-runnyl Great Scot. man.
60 on Immediately and make the most
OF It while Il lasts.-sydney Bulletin.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-11-06
Girl Does Sensational stunt.

Cloversville. N. Y.-Because a pref
ty eighteen-year-old maid In the Gloy-
ersville high school was forced to
walk through the street attired In
tights as 4 part Of a sorority initiation
the board Of education has issued an
order barring aocieties and fraterni-
lies from the school.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-11-06

Aunt S~pinsterly--I hope that your
opinions uphold the dignity Of our
sex, Mamie, and that you believe that
every women should have a votef
Mamie don't go quite so far an
that, auntie, but | believe that every
woman should have a voter.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-11-06

Il WISH" and said the ambitious
rooster, there e some way for me
to make a noise all night long with
out being molested,'
That's easy" answered the house
dog. Learn to 50 that 1t will
sound like an automobile horn"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-11-06
Whenever YOU NEED
A GENERAL TONIC TAKE GROVES
The Old Standard Groves Tasteless chill Tonic is Equally
Valuable as a General Tonic because it Acts on the Liver,
Drives Out Malaria. Enrches the Blood and Builds up
the Whole System. For Grown People and Children.

You know what you are taking when you take Groves TaHeles chill Tonic
IS the formula is printed Of every label showing that it contains the we'll known
tonic properties Of QUININE and IRON. 1t is as strong as the strongest bitter
tonic and is in Tasless Form 1t has no equal for Malaria hins INT Fever.
Weakness general debility and loss Of appetite. Gives life and vor to Nursing
Mothers and Pale. Sicky Children. Removes Bhiousnes without puFglne,
Relieves nervous depression and low spirits AroTes tn liver to action and
Dudfes the blood. 4 True Tonic and sure appetizer A Complete Strengthened.
No family should be without it Guaranteed by your Druggist We mean it SOC.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-11-06
pallv Thouoht.

The only faith that wears well and
holds It's color in all weathers Is that
which IL, woven OF conviction and Get
With the sharp mordant OF experience.
Lowell.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-11-06
GOSSIP OF THE BIG CITY
About as Entertaining as the Usual
Casual Conversation When
Men Meet.
ou're looking out Of temper this

You're looking out Of temper this
morning" remarked Avenue.
That's because I'm a cross street"
Street replied. Besides, l had an un-
pleasant experience lost night. A
street light fell on me. By the way,
what's the matter with Elevated?"
Don't know. He's up in the air. but
why l can't say. l eve could under
stand that fellow. He's always way
over my head. I'm afraid he's not
satisfied with his station"
Hes no worse than Tower. That
fellow looks down on all Of us. Has
his head way up in the Clouds"
Eyes," replied Avenue, "he has a
high opinion of himself, and If he ever
does take a tumble-why, what's the
mattcr?"
Nothing" replied Street, "only my
foot's asleep"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-11-06

Kindly Disposed Magistrate-Don't
you think this is a case that could be
settled out OF court?
Plaintiff thought of that, but the
coward won't nght.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-11-06
Not Satisfied.

The world owes every man a living,
but most of us aren't satisfied with
the sort of living the world would pro-
vide.-Detroit Free Press.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-11-06
In Real Life,
Pain in Back and Rheumatism

are the daily torment of thousands. 70 eff
fectually cure these troubles you must re-
move the cause. Foley Kidney Pills begin
to work for you from the first dose. and ex-
ert so direct and beneficial ar action in the
kidneys and bladder that the pain and tor
ment Of kidney trouble soon disappears.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-11-06

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for Children
teething, softens the gums, reduces inhamma-
ton, allays pair, cures wind collie, 25c o bottle.Ats
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-11-06

Moralist-"The outsider who buys
stocks is a gambler, pure and simple"
Ticker-"Especially simple."-Judge.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-11-06

did you notice how heartily Briggs
shook hands with me?"
nvoo '...
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-11-06

"He wasn't satisfied with shaking
one; he grabbed the two"
Eyes, I suppose he thought his
watch would be safer that way"
Atlanta Georgian., 1913-02-11
Former Carlisle Hero to Coach Georgia Teams
Akx Cunningham to Quit Sports to Study Law

fell down hard but once that sea-
son, and that was when it lost the
historic game to Vanderbilt. Wa
hoo, by the way, did not play in
that contest, as he was on the shelf
for repairs.
With Wahoo on the famous 1907
team were Mount Pleasant, Gard
ner, Exendine, Dillon (the man who
pulled the famous trick of scoring
a touchdown against Harvard, with
the ball hidden under his sWeater),
Little Boy, Afraid of Bear and
similar notables.
After leaving college, Wahoo
went in for professional baseball,
playing first with the Nebraska In
dians. These Indians trained each
year at Wahoo, Nebr. When Wa
hoo joined the team they asked him
a football rule.
"All right" they said; that's too
much. Wen call you 'Wahoo.'
And Wahoo he has been since
that day.
His rise in baseball was rapid
and he looked like big Lacquer
sure, when a sprained knee put him
out of the running. He could have
dubbed along indefinitely as a sec
ond -rater, in spite of his injury;
but with the prospect of becoming
a real star swept away, he gave up
baseball and went in for business,
at which he has been pronounced
success.
A I coaching, Wahoo should be
"a a tremendous success. He
learned his football under some of
the greatest football coaches
America has ever known-notably
Woodruff and Warner. He learned
baseball as a college man first and
later as a professional. He was
one of the best basket ball players
ever developed in America. He
knows the games and he seems to
be the sort of man who can impart
his knowledge.
Atlanta Georgian., 1913-02-11

CHARLES GUYON was born at
the White Earth Reservation
in Minnesota, a Chippewa settle
ment, where another famous In
dian athlete, Charles Bender, first
saw the light of day.
Wahoo received his early educa-
tion at the Haskell institute at
Lawrence, Kans., where he broke
into athletics. He was there eight
years and learned the rudiments of
his football knowledge under AL
Hernstein, the famous Michigan
football star.
From Haskell WahoO went to
Carlisle, where he was for three
years. He made the baseball bas-
ket ball and football teams and was
one of the really great athletes of
this wonderful school He played
end, halfback. fulIback and tackle
but mostly end. While there he
learned his football from such men
as Woodruff, Ralph Kenney Of Yale,
Bemus Pierce and Glenn Warner.
In the year 1907 Wahoo played on
perhaps the greatest of Carlisle
teams. 1t defeated Pennsylvania,
Harvard, Syracuse. Brown, Chica-
go, Minnesota, Army ana Navy. 1t
Atlanta Georgian., 1913-02-11
lnnis Brown Gives Rea! 'Infof' on Jim Thorpe
Famous Athlete Has Been bad Injun" at Times

with a proffer of hospitality, which
was accepted. AS matter of
fact, it was generously accepted,
with the result that Houser and
Thorpe got in all right, while the
guards made off to the athletis
field. where a huge bonfire was
started to chase away the dull
monotony of the long night watch
1t was necessary to call out the
fire department to stop the blaze,
and the guards were hauled up for
courtmartial. BY chance, the men
detailed to bring the guards be-
fore the court of inquiry we're
Houser and Thorpe. They we're
sentenced to 36 hours in the dun
geon, and Jim and Pete were as
signed to lock them up Pete, who
has never given any outward indi-
cation of excess baggage in the way
of conscience, is said to have ad-
mitted that "he hated to do it."
oh, yes, Thorpe has been in the
~ immediate vicinity of a number
of interesting happenings. In all
probability, he will furnish the
source for numerous others that
will find their way into print, pro-
Vided he remains in the big leagues;
and those who know him well say
he should if he really tries, even
though he is far from a finished
ball player at the present time.
Atlanta Georgian., 1913-02-11
BASEBALL
Diamond News and Gossip

Red Doom wants it clearly understood
that he didn't ship Toots Schultz to Buff
falo for holding out, but for getting gay
about it
Joe McGinnity not satisfied with buy
ing the Seattle franchise, has just taken
over the park for $4,000 and will spend
$4,000 putting it in shape.
Dan OLeary the former Memphis and
Cracker catcher, is managing the Daven-
port club this season.
Harry Davis says he will probably spend
the summer peaceably running his flour
shng scrap iron and steel business,
Chick Gandil has already reported in
Washington He does not intend to take
any chances of being left behind when
the Senators hike Southwark.
Chic" Fraser will handle the Pitts
field club, of the New England league.
Harry Lord denies that he and Gala
han have ever had any trouble. I'VE are
the best Of friends says Harry.
George Davis, the Williams college
pitcher with the Yanks, has signed his
starts last season and was properly hum
BILE
Miss Maggie McCann, aged one dozen,
will probably be signed by the Cubs as
mascot. She can throw a curve ball
and yell like Comanche, so she has all
the qualifications.
Bob Unglaub is slated for a mana ger s
job with the new Northern league
Charley Murphy plans to sign a Jap
named l. Sugimoto as successor to Red
Callighan, head bat boy.
Jim Thorpe will be the highest salaried
bench warmer in the business.
Bobby Wallace may go to New York in
return for Caldwell, says st. Louis ru-
NOR
Says Hugh Jennings, I'm just that
nervous and upset that II | should meet
Davy Jones now ] would probably break
my umbrella over my knee and eXclaim.
There now. | hope IT rains.
All Of Stovalls players are youngsters
except Bobby Wallace
Atlanta Georgian., 1913-02-11
SPENDS $1,000 TO FIND
OUT IF SON CAN FIGHT

LOS ANGELES, CAL, Feb. 11.-Bull
Young's father wants to bet $1,000 that
his 240-pound son can beat Gunboat
Smith.
Young. Sr., whose given name is Noah,
and who is a rich ranch owner, is here
from Glenrock for the specific purpose Of
has picked Smith as the most likely trial
horse and is willing to give $1,000 to be
shown whether it is worth while for Bull
to stay with the fight game.
IF he beats Smith, let him go ahead
said Young, but If he loses, IN get back
a good, husky ranch roustabout. It's
worth the price"
Tom McCarey may match the men for a
late February date.
Atlanta Georgian., 1913-02-11

HARLES GUYON, known
| America over as Wahoo, will
probably be the next coach OF
the University of Georgia teams.
". 4. Cunningham, the present
coach. is said to have announced
bis determination of retiring from
the game. 1t is his intention to
finish studying law and to engage
in the practice of his profession
as soon as possible.
The deal for Charley Wahoo's
services will undoubtedly be closed
Wednesday. The only thing that
stands in the way now is a matter
If salary, and this can undoubtedly
be arranged
IF Charley WahOo takes over the
coaching at Georgia, he will han
die baseball football, basket ball
and gymnasium work, with a year.
round contract. The salary will
undoubtedly be larger than any
other athletic director in the South
receives
At present Wahoo is college rep
rfsontative for the Atlanta branch
Of \. G. Spalding & Bro.
Atlanta Georgian., 1913-02-11

There is host Of pills. powders, tab
let's and what-nct for rheumatism, but
they all lack the first essential to being
q natural medicine To begin with
rheumatism is simply q name given to
designate variety OF pains, and can
only be reached by irrigating the en-
tire blood supply with a naturally as
simllative antidote. True. the pains
may be eased with narcotics or the
ACIDS may be neutraliZed for the time
being with other acids. But these merely
temporize and do not even lead to 4
cure. There is but one standard rheu-
matfsiu remedy, and ii reflects the best
thought of the day. 1t Is prepared in
the great Swift Laboratory in Atlanta,
Ga. and sold in all drug stores under
the name Of s. s. s. at $1.O0 a bottle
Starvation has been advocated by
many as q cure for rheumatism, and
yet ). s. S. accomplishes in fact what
faddlsts proclaim in theory and without
the punishment of starvation. Hot
springs and sweating are often recon-
mended. but 8. 5. S. does all that is
expected OF these expensive and weak
ening methods.
1t is conceded by the closest stu
dents of the subject that rheumatism
Is caused in most cases by an acid con-
dftion of the blood and aggravated by
the remedies commonly used for relief.
In other cases rheumatism is the re
suit of nerve depression; In still others
1t is the effect Of some scrofulous blood
condition, having been. treated with
mercury, ioddes. arsenic and other
poisonous mineral drugs.
The recoveries of all these types of
rheumatism by the use of S. s. s. is
wonderful tribute to the natural ef-
ficacy OF this remarkable medicine, for
II is assimilated just as naturally. Just
as specifically. and Just as we'll or
dained as the most acceptable. most
palatable and most readily digested
food. Do not fail to get bottle OF s.
5. $. today You will be astonished at
the results. II YOUR rheumatism is Of
such nature that you would like 10
write Ia The Swift. Specific Company.
LII Swift Bldg. Atlanta, Ca.
Atlanta Georgian., 1913-02-11
AMERICAN LEAGUE
SCHEDULE IS
ADOPTED

TEW YORK, Feb. 11.-Beyond
" adopting a schedule pre-
pared long in advance, the
American league did virtually moth
ing at its meeting yesterday.
The National league is meeting
today aud will do likewise.
The American adopted a resolu-
ton that visiting clubs must dress
at the club houses on the grounds
and not at the hotels.
The Boston Nationals sold Henry
GoWdy to Buffalo and the Giants
let Beais Becker go to Cincinnati
for the waiver price
Frank Chance arrived just after
the American league meeting end
ed and was warmly greeted.
Atlanta Georgian., 1913-02-11
MACON SIGNS PITCHER
ON BILL SMITH "RECO'

MACON, GA, Feb. 11.-Upon the rec
ommenda ton of Billy Smith, the Macon
club has signed Stoney Bonillan, a left
handed pitcher from Tennessee.
Smith is expected in Macon next week
to direct the work of laying out q new in
field