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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-05-12

MAN, according to the editor of
Harper's Bazaar, contributes nothing
to the home but money. True! But
money is handy thing to have
around home.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-05-12
FRAILTy, THY NAME is WOMAN !

Whiting the year since the Titanic
est opportunity, the widow of one of
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-05-12

SHE won't object to YOUR smoking
in HER parlor IF YOU USE FOREx
SMOKING ToBACCo.--McHfe-s
Tobacco Co.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-05-12

RIVERS NNiell is n candidate for
collector of the port at Chicago He
has some marine ability i'm his name
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-05-12

LET there be light" writes Presi-
dent Wilson in the Worlds Work. Let
there be jobs would be better appreci-
ated by the faithful
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-05-12

* ASDoM THINGS AND FILINGS

SOMETHING is
Always the matter
With Gary. One Hundred
OF
Its laborers have
Gone on strike for
Longer hours.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-05-12

FOUR New York cops have been con-
victed of bribery. They should have
taken a change of venue to Porter
county.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-05-12
LET'S HAVE

BRYAN is SILENT. =
Strange and unusual.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-05-12

"W0MEN doctor likes cigars" says
an exchange. Well, that's a whole lot
better than seeing n woman smoking
cigarette
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-05-12
What are adobe houssa7

They are dwellings peculiar to Cen
trail and South America, Mexico and
Texas. made of unburnt brick. They
are usually one story high.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-05-12

What 10 a unorganatIo marriase7
A marriage by monarch or prince
to one below him in rank. Their on
spring can never occupy the throne.
but the marriage is otherwise legal.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-05-12

What is the longevity of an eIephant7
East Indians say that an elephant
lives In the wild state 800 years. 1t is
recorded that one lived for 100 years in
captivity.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-05-12

2s, 1856
Was Grover Cleveland the twenty
fourth president of tho United States7
Some people maintain that because
Mr.. Cleveland's terms were not consec-
utive he should be considered as the
twenty-second and twenty-fourth pres
idents. Counting Mr.. Cleveland once
makes Mr.. Wilson the twent seventh
president of the United States. Count
ing him twice makes Mr.. Wilson the
twenty-eighth president
What is Trajan's column?
It consists of statue and pedestal
erected in ia by the Roman senate
and people to commemorate Trajan's
victories.
Who is the author Of Limitation Of
Jesus Christi"
The author is unknown. 1t has been
attributed to an Abbot Gersen whose
existence is doubtful, to Jean Gersen.
the celebrated chancellor of Paris. and
to Thomas Kernpis.
When did Panama declare its indie
pendenee7
Nov 4. 1908.
When was Iceland discovered?
I BY Norwegian chiefs about Sol.
When was the Suex canal con-
structed?
1t was begun in 1859 and finished in
1869.
When was President Garfield assac-
sinated?
He was shot July 2. 1881. and died
Sept. 10 of the same year.
Was Thomas jefferson secretary of
state in Wsshinaton's cabinet?
Yes during his first term.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-05-12

READ that fashions decree
that the bustles be in front this
year. Will be hard TO tell
whether lovely woman is COM
ing or going if this rule obtains.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-05-12

NOTE that Jack Johnson is being
tried by jury of his peers. Must make
a man feel terrible to be on that jury.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-05-12

Which president Of the United States
had the greatest wealth on retirement?
Martin Van Buren,. who was worth
approximately SSOO.00
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-05-12
A PUZZLE.

Battle Just Begun. =. Pres. Wilson
Ditto" Gov. Sulzer
Hasn't Even Commenced" $500.
-............ Secretary Bryan
World Peace Is Here. A. Carnegie
Where Am / Ats" Plain Citizen
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-05-12
Up and Down in
IN d. A ~ A

CONFESSES MAIL ROBBERY.
Everett Hacker, IS years old, of War
rem, was found at Hartford City by
Postoffice Inspector Piatt Of Cincinnati
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-05-12

Frock of biege charmeuse with
-evers of blue liberty. Belt, collar
and cuffs of embroidered silk. red
flowers on a blue foundation. The
blouse Ii draped from the rcvers.
which are arranged unevenly. The
skirt Grapes from under the novel
corselet girGle at the right side.
The wide panel back is laid in fold
swing short tunic effect
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-05-12

CHICAGO newspaper refers to a
pretty girl as being the principal in an
appendicitis operation. That's all right.
But the doctor always gets the inter-
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-05-12

Who edited Poor Richards AImanae7
Benjamin Franklin. from 1882 to
1857
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-05-12

Was Theodore p. Shonts of New
York subway fame ever connected with
the Panama canai7
He was chairman Of the first COM
mission.
I What 10 a unorganatlc marriase7
4 A marriage by monarch or prince
to one below him in rank. Their on
spring can never occupy the throne.
but the marriage is otherwise legal.
Who edited Poor Richards AImanae7
J Benjamin Franklin. from 1882 to
1857.
Which president Of the United States
had the greatest wealth on retirement?
Martin Van Buren,. who was worth
approximately 100000.
4 What are adobe houssS7
They are dwellings peculiar to Gen.
trail and South America, Mexico and
Texas. made of unburnt brick. They
are usually one story high.
What is the longevity of an eIephant7
I East Indians say that an elephant
lives In the wild state 300 years. 1t is
recorded that one lived for 100 years in
captivity.
(, What is the "Manchu order7-
1t is an order issued last year by che
secretary of war that all army officers
on detached service must serve at least
two out of every six months with their
own commands.
Did Woodrow Wilson ever practice
law?
Yes. He began the practice Of law
in May, 1882, at Atlanta, Ga. In part
nership with Edward Ireland Renich
under the firm name of Renich 81 Will
son. The experience lasted for eight
cen months
ls il true that the Gatun locks Of the
Panama canal are built over an extinct
volcano?
Government engineers do. not be-
lieve so
! Have AL presidents except Lincoln
been college graduates?
No. Washington, Jackson, Van Bu-
rem. Taylor. Fillmore. Lincoln. John
son, Cleveland and Mckinley were not
college graduates
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-05-12
PORTER COUNTY RAG CHEWING.

IJdCksOH CtHttF COTTtSI IONUtnCe 10 INC
Valparaiso Nidette.o
Eighteen ladies with about the
same number of children of the
Ladies' Sewing Circle, met with Mrs
Matte Beach. Thursday and sewed
carpet rags. The main feature of
the day was a fine dinner which was
highly enjoyed by all Full justice
was also done to the carpet rags
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-05-12

LET'S HAVE 1t has been NOV
A ed and seconded
REFERENDUM that 1t will be
cheaper for all the
street car compa-
MES in America to
have their car steps
lowered SO that the
women wearing
tight gowns can
step abroad BY all
means do it
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-05-12

SEE that the postmaster general has
ordered that in the future all postal
cards be of a green hue. New demo-
cratic administration is making desper-
ate efforts to keep the Hibernian sup
port.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-05-12

/, What is the "Manchu order7~
1t is an order issued last year by che
secretary of war that all army officers
on detached service must serve at least
two out of every six months with their
own commands.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-05-12

At the Manse. Staunton, Va, on Dec.
2S, 1856
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-05-12
Did Woodrow Wilson ever Or

10 il true that the Gatun locks Of the
Panama canal are built over an extinc,
volcano?
Government engineers do. not be-
lieve SO
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-05-12

Was Theodore p. Shonts of New
York subway fame ever connected with
the Panama cansi7
He was chairman OF the first COM
mission.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-05-12

MERRY WIVES Colorado s4ipreme
PLEASE court has ruled that
TAKE NOTICE. what a man saws in
his sleep can't be
admitted as evi
dence in the courts
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-05-12

When did Woodrow Wilson become
attached to Wesleyan university and in
what capacity?
! He was elected to the chair of his
tory and political economy in 1888.
J Who was the first secretary of the
department of agriculture?
Norman j. Colman WAS appointed
secretary on creation of the bureau as
"a department In 1885 by President
Clev Gland
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-05-12

Have Az presidents except Lincoln
been college graduates?
No. Washington. Jackson. Van Bu-
.ren. Taylor. Fillmore. Lincoln. John
son, Cleveland and Mckinley were not
college graduates
The Oskaloosa herald., 1913-10-09

interested public service to see such
a career as yours has been In con
gress. 1t has been my privilege tc
be closely associated with you and tc
watch the many different ways in
which, without hope or expectation
|of personal reward you have rendered
efficient public service"
Our forest reserve system, effective
today, is due to the efforts of Major
Lacey and the Lacey Bird Protection
Act" is widely known. He drew the
bill under which the Yellowstone Ma
tional Park is governed and managed
His judgment and foresight establish,
ed a conservation policy" for the
government far in advance of its
present advocates, devotees and sup
porters. His service in connection
with the public lands committee has
been of inestimable worth to the coun-
try and the work of John F. Lacey
must be all enduring. To review in
detail the vast work of this truly
great man in congress would be to
fill pages. The benefits of his en-
deavor have been far-reaching and are
not limited to the district he repre-
scented. His name must endure as
one of the strongest and best men
Iowa has ever had in congress and
what he has done has contributed in
no slight degree to the greatness and
the strength of Iowa in congress dur
ing the years of his servic.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1913-10-09

gram being themselves old settlers of
the county and city. Excellent music
was furnished during the session by
the Spring Greek orchestra, which
was called upon for a number of selec-
lions, filling in delays, etc. They re-
sponded in a way that won applause
from the house
Invocation was offered by Rev. J.
d. GuthTle, a pioneer resident and a
pioneer minister of the county.
l. R. Cox and party gave a vocal
selection, an Grafton number, and the
report of the nomination committee
appointed at the morning session. l..
r. Garden, l.. M. Bacon and Henry
Tullis were called for.
President Sewers spoke briefly and
called to mind the fact that at the
annual gathering of 1912 the meeting
was most gracefully presided over by
the late lamented John F. Lacey. Mr..
Sewers accepted the opportunity
presented of paying high tribute to
Major Lacey and the entire house
Joined him in this in rising to its feet
and standing with bowed heads. 20
Mr. Sewers introduced Hon. James
IB. Weaver, of Des Moines, a son OF
the late General James B. Weaver
who along with John F. Lacey was
known to practically every man
woman and child inthe district and
particularly in Mahaska county. Mr.
Weaver taking up the thought Just
then uppermost in the mind OF every
one in his audience, talked OF Mr.
Lacey for few minutes, telling OF
his personal acquaintance with the
imam and he spoke of certain traits Of
his character. Mr.. Weaver's talk was
lone that appealed strongly to the pho
Ineer people when he went back to the
beginning OF things and told of the
life in the formative period OF the
county. He made 1t personal to every
nearer by telling of his own exper
fences and drawing wonderfully
clear picture of the home life OF thai
period. He held the closest attention
of his audience while telling o.
scenes familiar in every country
home in the county. The way M
drew the picture, one could fairly heal
1.-The rattle of the old wagon down TIM
lane. the bark of the dog or the hun
of the been. He compared the OLE
times with the life of today and theI
took the younger generation to tasl
for its attitude upon such things ant
termed it a national menace. Not
dull minute or sentence appeared Il
Mr.. Weaver's address, and several time
he was interrupted by applause whel
the audience manifested its approya
dfifhe sentiments uttered. II was
clean cut, homely talk, that did goo
for everyone in the room.
Following another piece of music
In costume by the Cox party, Ca
Stewart and his leading lady who al
peared at the Masonic In the evenin
in Running for Governor" made
photograph record and repeated.
for the entertainment OF the crowd.
Mel Freeman and Oliver Vance col
ltributed couple OF recitations tina
were well received. Lon Helling
lclosed the program with a sole
"Marching Through Georgia." and tn
Icrowd adjourned to exhibition ha
for a social hour.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1913-10-09
THE COUNTY PIONEERS
Old Settlers's Day of Fall Festival
is a Grand Success.

Old Settlers Day program of the
Mahaska Fall Festival was a big sue
cess in spite of the rain that dampen.
ed things in the early morning of the
day. Pioneers and those entitled to
way to town from practically every
section of the county.
The old organization is continued
and the officers chosen are the same
as last year, with a couple of excep-
|tions. Officers elected are:
President, Byron V. Sewers.
Vice Pres, NJ. w. Crozier, succeed
ing F. d. Boyer.
Secretary, George w. Shockley.
Treasurer, M. J. Cruzen.
Executive COMMUNICATION Hellings
chairman, Mark Beach, Miles Prime,
A. J. Lyle, succeeding w. S. Kenwor-
thy, deceased, and Oliver H. Vance.
Township Vice Presidents.
Adams-Ed Hanna.
Black Oak-SteVen DeCook.
Cedar-Greeley Moore.
East Des Moines-W. H. Downing.
West BEST Moines-Z. Holt.
East Garfield-A. Patrick.
West Garfield-Joe Prime.
East Harrison-Ed Brubaker.
West Harrison--Jas w. Butler.
Jefferson-Ed Evans.
Lincoln--R. Redman.
Madfson-F. J. Williams.
Monroe-F. J. Williams.
Monroe--Phil Grace.
Pleasant Grove-Lon Likens.
Prairie-William Harper.
Richland-Htnry Lunt.
Spring Creek-W. l.. Campbell.
Scott--Ed belong. ... .
Union-Barney James.
White Oak-Lee Howell.
Oskaloosa-1st ward, Erastus Coffin.
Oskaloosa-2d ward, Geo. w. Davis
Oskaloosa-3rd ward, w. r. Lacey
Oskalosa-4th ward, John Nash.
e. Oskaloosa-5th ward, Ben Cruzen.
. .... Afternoon Program.
When President B. V. Sewers call
ed for order at 100 o'clock at tht Ma
sonic opera house the lower part of
the auditorium was well filled with
people, the greater number of whom
were directly interested in the pro-
The Oskaloosa herald., 1913-10-09
RUMBLE OF THE RAILS
News Picked up from Depot, Sidius
and Pound House.

Local ticket offices OF the C. B. &
G., the c. r. |. & P. and the M. Il st.
l.. report that passenger business
has fallen off little the past week.
The O. and NJ. & st. L. report that
their business has been especially
poor for this time of the year, but
the c. r. |. & p. maintains that its
business is far ahead of the cores
ponding week OF the year 1912.
- - -
The M. G. st. L. excursion to ST.
Paul, Mimi, Saturday evening, Oct
| ever Several Oskaloosa people took
! train left here Saturday evening about
1905, arriving in ST. Paul at 1000 a.
| M Sunday morning. Passengers
were picked up from Abba to Albert
Lea. The train leaving this city was
NAVE up of two chair cars, one sleep
| er and a combination car. Sleepers
and chair cars were picked up along
the route until it arrived at Albert
Lea, where the train was closed, be-
ling made up of six sleepers, five
chair cars and the combination car.
Leaving Albert Lea there we're $50
passengers. This excursion is the
last one of the year.
= - - -
Brakeman F. f. Brown, on the Os-
kaloosa-Tracy run has returned to
work after being away from duty for
a few days on account of his grand
mother being hurt in a fall at her
home.
- - -
The local office of the, G. b. & @.
reports that there local freight bust
ness has been good for the past week.
4 Conductor |. l.. Price, of the Oska-
loosa-Tracy run, who was away from
duty about week ago, returned to
work but is again unable to be at
work on account of sickness.
- - -
c. A. Barton, new agent for the
c. r. l. & p. in this city has moved
, his family here and has located at
Ala South First street.
- - -
NJ. ]. Cummings, operator for the
G. B. & @. in this city, has returned
i to work after a brief over Sunday
visit with his parents at Dallas City
/ Illinois.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1913-10-09

Wednesdays Milwaukee passenger
train struck three steers between
North English and Webster and kill
ed all three. One was carried a long
ways under the pilot and had to back
to get of It,
The Oskaloosa herald., 1913-10-09

Creston learns with delight that
Swift G Co. will rebuild their cold
storage plant, which was burned down
some time ago. OF course, the city
will get better and bigger and more
up-todate plant, and in the long run
1t win be found that the FIRE was a
blessing In disguise
The Oskaloosa herald., 1913-10-09

NJ. ]. Cummings, operator for the
70. B. & @. in this city, has returned
to work after brief over Sunday
visit with his parents at Dallas City
Illinois.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1913-10-09

c. A. Barton, new agent for the
c. r. I. & p. in this city has moved
his family here and has located at
Ala South First street.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1913-10-09

Conductor l. l.. Price. of the Oska-
loosa-Tracy run, who was away from
duty about week ago, returned to
work but is again unable to be at
work on account of sickness.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1913-10-09


not apt to find the man whose ef-
forts go to the whole country. |
wish 10 congratulate this district
In having In congress man, who
spends his best efforts for the
welfare of the whole United
States. can ask Mr.. Lacey to
come to me or / can go to him
on matter OF consequence to the
nation. with the absolute certain
| ty that he will approach 1t sim
ply from the standpoint OF public
service. ] regard this as high
praise for any man In public life"
Mr. Roosevelt, again In a personal
letter to Mr.. Lacey. took occasion Il
touch upon this same phase OF worl
In congress-: Il desire TO say TO 20,
how much It moans to any man whs
believes In hard, intelligent and dis
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1913-12-06
Death of Harry Poindexter.

A letter received this week by J. ID.
Collins from his daughter. Mrs. Pearl
Sherwood. now residing in Butte,
Mont, contains a newspaper clipping
announcing the sudden death of Harry
Poindexter at Dillon, Mont. on No
vember 2S last Mr. Poindexter will
be remembered by oldtimers in Yer
ington as an employc OF the Bluestone
Company. under Chris Batterman.
While here he was married to Miss
Mae. McHenry, daughter OF Super
intcndcnt Mcflenry of the Bluestone
Co Upon Mr. Poindexter's return to
Montana he became one of the prom
inent livestock men of that State. The
disease that caused death was pneu-
monia and death came as he was
being placed on train to take him to
Butte for. treatment. Harry Poin-
dexter was a native OF Montana. aged
3S years. He leaves widow to mourn
his loss and large number of rela-
ives, though no children.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1913-12-06
SUDDEN DEATH OF MRS. ]. F.
HOLLAND.
Another Pioneer Nevada Woman
Crosses the River.

The sad news was brought to Yer
ington yesterday evening OF the death
of Mrs J. f. Holland at the home
ranch few miles northeast of Yer
ington Mrs Holland was taken i'll
with pleurisy about week ago, which
finally resulted in pneumonia, from
which she was unable to recover, not
withstanding every possible aid was
given her.
Mrs. c. A. Holland was born in La.
fayette. Walker county. Georgia. on
October e. 1881, and was, therefore,
81 years of age at the time of her de
mise. She came west with her hus-
band in the spring of 1866. making
the trip around the horn to Califor-
MIA. They located in Sacramento and
engaged in fruit ranching just outside
of what are now the city limits OF
Sacramento. Their home was there
until 1875. when they moved to Lin
coin county, Nevada, Mr. Holland
having been appointed Agent at the
Moapa Indian Reservation. Some
years later he was transferred to the
Walker Lake Indian Reservation and
Mrs. Holland moved to this point
with her husband Mr. Holland held
this position for couple of years
and then acquired what is now known
as the Holland Ranch. about six miles
northeast of Yerngton. which place
they have made their home ever since
Had Mrs. Holland lived until the 9Th
of this month she and her husband
would have celebrated their Goth we'd
ding anniversary.
Besides her husbend Mrs. Holland
leaves a SON c. f. Holland. her grand
children. H. T. Holland. Frances Hol-
land and Mrs L. W. Trankel and her
grandchildi en-. the babies of Mrs Tran
KEEL to mourn her taking away
While she had lived her allotted
time her death is nevertheless sad and
regrettable as she was most esti-
mable woman. of true Southern type.
hospitable and entertaining. and to
whom the world is indebted for her
havino lived in it. The relatives have
the deep sympathy. of this entire com
munity
The funeral of deceased will take
Yerington tomorrow afternoon at 80
o'clock
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1913-12-06
Hotel Holland Arrivals.

H. w, Atcheson. Sweetwater; c,
NJ. Kelley, Sweetwater; II. G. Lotion,
Swcetwater; F. W. Simpson. Colony
Ranch; John Connor, Blue Jay; c. G..
Foster, Wellington; Chas. Oberg. city;
Geo Fr'edhoff. country; Birdie Pow
ers. Reno; ID, c. Beach. Granite: J. b.
Hardce, Buckskin; Sam Garbarino,
Buckskin; p l.. Latapie East Walk
er; II. Jacobson. s. F.; A. Delray,
Pine Grove; Fred Bernhard, Reno
J. J. Welch. Luning; A. Meacham,
Luning +. J. Dalrymple. Wheeler
mine; J. Sails, East Walker; +. Sails.
East Walker; Geo. w. Davies. Topaz
+. w. Davies. Topaz; Frank Mayler,
Pine Grove; G. l.. Williams. Pine
Grove; NJ. Billiceni. city; H. ] Kort-
son. city; VIM. Donnelly. Dayton
II. l.. Van Valen. Chicago; T. n.
Woodbridge. Chicago; f. M. Wood
bridge. Chicago,