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Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1913-08-21
Fish Behave ScandaIous

I INDIANAPOLIS. 1ND.--Thousands Of
! dsh In the Mississinewa river. In
the Hoosier state, acquired a free jag
the other day. when the beer in the
vats Of the Indiana Brewery were
omptiod into II. And the way they
acted was Just too scandalous.
Catfish. carp. white suckers. red
horse and bass behaved something
scandalous. They reeled and stag
gered and threw flip-faps in the air.
Every once In . while a bunch Of
bullheads and pouts that had sworn
eternal fealty to each other came to
the surface. waved their fippers at
the crowd on the shore and sang;
Hall! Hail! Tho gangs all here"
The big catfish that climbed a
moorinG stake under the impression
that Il was . barber pole was hos
pitably received by a boy with . tin
bucket The redhorse that was car
rying homo . Welsh rarebit and some
toasted marshmallows In . paper Ice
cream box. with the idea Of placatins
bic wife. was nabbed while he was
looking for the keyhole. The con.
vivial party OF young suckers that
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1913-08-21
GERMAN NEARLY LOSES BRIDE
SECURED FROM FATHERLAND BY
AID, WHO CAN'T SPEAK ENGLISH

Claremore..-The issuance of q
marriage license by the clerk Of the
county court in this city to John ].
Goertz and Annie Holland, brought
70 light an interesting story.
Some two or three months ago
John Goertz. who had been living
alone on the Lewis Allen farm near
the Collinsville oil fields since the
death Of his wife, came to the con-
cluslon that this mode of living was
too lonesome. and that the easiest
manner In which to secure another
companion was to advertise for one,
and being Of German descent. natur-
ally wanted companion of the same
nationality. He. therefore, placed an
advertisement in one OF the news.
papers In Berlin, Germany, hoping
thereby to secure the desired results.
In few weeks Mr. Goertz received
letter from Miss Annie Holland OF
Berlin, stating that she had read the
ad. In the Berlin paper, that she
was 46 years of age. had for mum.
ber OF years been living with her
mother in that city, but, Jas the lat.
ter had died n short time since, she
was alone. and would appreciate fur.
ther particulars regarding himself
and was not averse to a proposition
of matrimony.
Goertz Immediately wrote to the
young lady, and the correspondence
quickly led up to the proposal Of mar
riage and the date was set for her ia
sail to this country.
Miss Holland arrived in Claremore
expecting to meet her intended hus
band here, but in some manner the
dates had become mixed and the gen
tleman did not put In his appear
ance. AS Miss Holland neither
spoke nor understood the English
language, she was at loss just what
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1913-08-21
Girl Is Successful in a Search for Her Lover

N Wle.-Undaunted by
NJ the fact that she was only six.
teen years Of age. Florence Eisman
LETT her homo In southern Illinois a
few weeks ago In search Of the man
whom she believed had deserted her.
on hsr arrival hero she saw the
happy realisation OF her search when
she became the bride OF William
Bsysrs. aged twenty.four years. en-
ployed BY Wholesale hardware house.
The ceremony took place In the once
Of District Attorney D. J. Yockey
sud was performed BY . circuit court
judge.
NJ. Yocksy has taken an especial In.
Doeoot In the case and he will aid the
eoupls In their domestic happiness.
The marriage was made without prsvi.
Doe plans and the two Immediately un'
dsrtook 70 establish . home on the
Nerth eide.
The wedding 10 the result Of = pret.
~ eourtship In the homo city OF the
tRa Although several years her
seotos, Boyers was enamored OF the
school girl end told ber Of bic love
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1913-08-21
Prunea In Jelly.

This is a new and appetizing way OF
serving the old standby-stewed
prunes. and as It is sometimes impos-
sible even In summer to secure fresh
fruit. the housekeeper will appreciate
this recipe. Wash and soak the prunes
for several hours. When very soft
pour of the water In which they have
soaked, and stone the prunes. then re-
turn to the water and simmer slowly
for an hour. Sweeten to taste and
favor the ) ice with little lemon
Juice. Then add two tablespoonfuls
Of gelatlne which has previously been
dissolved and pour into a wet mold.
Set on ice until serving time. then
slip from the mold and serve with
cream.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1913-08-21

She encouraged his wooing. One day
Beyers left the city suddenly.
After waiting patiently for sons
months. no WORD was heard from
Beyers other than that he was seen In
Milwaukee. The girl pleaded the case
with her father and he consented to
her trip to this city. In order to pay
the expense Of the journey he took q
mortgage Of 500 upon his property.
When she arrived In Milwaukee
Florence sought the aid OF District At
torney Yockey and he showed keen
interest in Wr-welfare. With no furth.
or Information than description Of
Beyers. the ofiicial took up the ssarch
and was rewarded with succesA
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1913-08-21

n LDvDLAND. O.--A little man In
- . somewhat frayed gray suit
stood on the corner Of Euclid avenue
and East Niath street the other after
noon. Under his arm was bundle Of
pink and green sporting extras.
Il was his nrst day as a newsboy.
His voice was somewhat weak. but
he manfully tried to make II pene-
trate into the jumbled sea Of street
noises. Under the determined ex.
preston Of his face there was great
embarrassment. almost shame.
He had only IL papers In all. Even
the smallest o: the hundreds Of
"hustlsrs" who swarmed through the
rush.hour crowds had 40 papers
"You see. didn't know how sue
cessful I was to be-" explained the
little man. AT hrst ] was afraid
that might have some unsold papers
ON my hands 90 only bought 20 at
hrst. Tomorrow. however. ! think
shall buy At least 4o-perhaps 60."
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1913-08-21
with . Lose of
$4,000

Perry.-Five business houses oa
Perry, a portion Of them landmarks Of
the town erected Immediately follow.
ing the opening OF the strip" In 1899.
and two residences were burned to
the ground here within q period OF
eight hours. the total loss from two
confagrations being more than )30..
900. In the business district only
heroic work on the part Of the hre de-
partment prevented the destruction OF
ar entire block Of buildings.
All Of the buildings burned were of
frame construction, the fre helms
checked 1t the Grand opera house. y
brick structure three stories In height.
The high wall and 6reproof roof On.
abled the hremen to prevent the fur.
ther spread Of the danes. which wsrs
tanned By . south wind.
Tho losses resulting from the are
will total $1,000. TIE origin q toth
asss b unknowa.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1913-08-21
/, a River Of Beer

tumbled into a landing net for the
purpose OF going on Joy ride. we're
easy.
AS for those that swan ashore and
laid down for fear they would fall
out Of the water-it was almost n
sin to take them.
II all came about because the In
diana Brewing company had notified
the deputy internal collector of the
district that 1t would cease manufac-
turing beer before the end Of July.
The beer was measured and 1t was
found there were 1.916 barrels In the
tanks. The revenue officer at once
prepared to drain this through pipes
into the sewer. and soon It was run
ming into the Mississinewa river.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1913-08-21
l3a2!4S;,oeG<GQTHAMand
szl8Mr OTFS


went all right until put an Angora
goat in the enclosure. Scarcely was
the Angora In the enclosure when
Nose charged. lowering his four ant.
lcrs. sharp and hard as rock. and lift.
Ing the poor, frightened goat high In
the air.
The Angora landed hard and re-
mained still. out for the count and bad.
ly torn. Nose saw the blood and
caught the lust. He roared like an
anarchist mob and lowered his head
for another charge. Just then XII
kenny became Interested. He got up.
shook himself briskly, paved a mo-
ment like a sprinter getting start
and just as Nose launched forward
Kilkenny shot at his side. Like bat
tering ram Kilkenny smashed into
Nose, overturning him.
Il hollered for Bess. my stag hound.
and grabbed pitchfork. As Nose
charged. the willy goat sidestepped as
neatly as a boxer and delivered sec
ond bump. which took the wind right
out OF Nose.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1913-08-21
How to cI.an cretonne.

Here is a discovery which has been
OF great help when washing tapestry
and cretonne: Cut up a cake OF soap
into shreds, allowing four ounces Of
soap to each quart OF water. and boil
to a jelly. Have ready two tubs Of
fairly hot water and add enough soap
to make good lather. Then wash
article quickly. first In one tub. then
In the other. When this is finished.
rinse well in salt water and dry at
once Starch In a thin boiled starch.
roll tightly in clean cloth and iron
with hot iron.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1913-08-21
Bankrupt, Little Old Man Seeks Fortune as Newsie

He held out paper to passing
man. The customer reached into his
pocket. and was Immediately assailed
by ragged boy of twelve. who
showed a paper into his hand. seized
the cent, and was gone.
The Eltle man tucked the paper
back under his arm.
That doesn't seem fair to me-" he
observed. "He stole my customer
Still. suppose l will have to expect
that. Perhaps I. too. may learn to
do IT,"
No one knows the name Of the little
man. He refuses to give II.
II wouldn't like the people at home
10 know that am forced to sell news
You surely wouldn't ask me to do
that would you?
You see, was the owner OF a
small general store until short time
ago No. can't tell you where It
was. It's OF no real Importance.
And then became bankrupt.
was told that l had not managed my
store systematically. Perhaps I had
not. but | had worked hard. at any
rate. Even the firms to whom owed
money admitted that.
so ! sold what | had left and paid
what I owed After ! had finished
paying them all. had but very little
left And so came to Cleveland.
There was no place for me at home" "
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1913-08-21

~ EW YORk.--About hundred per.
~ sons. attracted by the noise Of bat
tie. watched Kilkenny. an Irish goat
with . disposition for nght and an
lrishman's love Of fair play. rush into
the breach and wallop the stuf,ns out
of nose. . big buck elk. who was wor.
rying IN Angora goat In one Of the
enclosures In Csntrsl park.
Keeper Hoey said Nose was such .
Quarre1soms elk that he separated him
from the herd and put him In an en-
closure with Kilkenny.
They respected each other. though
the goat weighed 800 pounds less than
the elk." said Hoey, "and everything
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1913-08-21
When Lamps Smell.

Having had trouble myself with a
coal oil lamp that had tendency to
smell badly when turned low. | have
at last discovered a remedy to over
come It. Saturate.the new wick with
n good vinegar, then let It dry per.
fectly before you place 1t in the lamp
It will never smell. no matter how
small q fame is left.-Exchange.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1913-08-21

Auto polo. the newest addition In
the realm of sensational SPORT will ex.
cite. thrill and entertain the people
OF the southwest for four days during
the seventh annual Oklahoma Fair
and Exposition. Oklahoma City. Sept.
% to Oct. 4.
Contracts have Just been made for
this greatest Of all interesting and
clean attractions. II completeS the
list OF big features that will be pre-
sented by the management Of the big
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1913-08-21

State Fair and Exposition. 1t Is tho
most expensive sport OF any to stage.
This makes II an exclusive game.
Auto polo has been indorsed by the
leading writer's and press Of the big
traction in Madison Square Garden,
New York. in 1912, and all the papers
devoted columns to the game. The
game was described as being exciting
beyond comparison with either horse
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1913-08-21
oklahoma To SEE WORLDS MOST
DANGEROUS SPORT At STATE FAIR

polo. aeroplaning. football Or other
hair.raising sports.
The New York World said: Dare
devil drivers and nsrvy mallet wisl6'
ers in racing autos furnish thrills N
q brand new game introduced ia Madi-
son Square Garden. known % Auto
Polo. The drivers and players In this
game are among the most expert In
the country. and displayed several OF
the tricks that are found effective"
The New York Telegraph said:
Auto polo Ia here and with II more
dander, interest and Axcitement to
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1913-08-21

After using bowl Of starch do not
throw away what remaips. but leave Il
to settle. Then pour OF the clear
water and dry what remains In cool
oven. This starch will be In firm
cake. which can be put away for use
another day. when It will be found to
be as good as ever.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1913-08-21

the square inch than can be found In
any other form Of sport. There IL .
thrill every instant during game and
an extra thrill thrown In for good
measure every other instant"
One hundred workmen will busy
themselves during the month Of Sep
tember preparing the infield Of the
race track at the Oklahoma State Fair
and Exposition for this climax Of dan.
gerous sport.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1913-08-21

To Keep Tins From Rustlng.
After having washed and dried the
tins place them near the hre for q
little while, as this prcveuts any
chance Of heir rustinG 4.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1913-08-21
Shortage Charge 0lemIseed


indian Murdered at Maud
Maud.--With bullet wound In the
head. and lifeless. the body Of Tony
Tiger, Seminole Indian. was found
on the tracks three miles south OF
Maud.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1913-08-21

to do, but managed through the aid
OF signs to secure meals throughout
the day. and when night came went
to the Palace hotel. gave the sleep
sign" and secured room for the
night On coming down stairs next
morning MISC Holland discovered
three gentlemen Of German descent
standing near the hotel and in con-
versation with them, told them Of
her predicar.snt, and also gave them
the name Of the intended bridegroom.
The gentlemen Immediately secured
Goertx over the phone and informed
him Of the fact that Miss Holland was
in the city. Goertz came to this city
post haste. met the fair lady, secured
the necessary license. the knot was
tied" and the newly.weds left for
the home Of the groom near Collins
vile.
Special Levy Voted
Konawa.-Konawa this year will
have a nine months term Of school
as result OF the special school elec-
tion in which an additional levy was
voted. The faculty Of the school this
year will be enlarged to seven MEM
bers.
shortage Charges DismIsssd
The charge Of embexxlement against
Thomas Fennell Of Fort Towson.
sworn to by DR.. Taught. and alleging
that Fennell was short $500 In HE
accounts as treasurer of the Fort
Towson Odd Fellows lodge. has been
dismissed.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-02-25
PARI SIAN SAGE
The Hair Grower Now Sold In Amer
lea on Money Back Plan.

It's mighty good thing for the wo-
men of America that Partisan Sage
can now be obtained in every town
of consequence.
No preparation for the hair has
done SO much to stop falling hair and
eradicate dandruff and make women's
hair beautiful as Partisan Sage.
Partisan Sage is the only certain
destroyer OF the dandruff microbe
which is the cause of 81 percent Of
hair troubles.
These pernicious, persistent and de
structive little devils thrive on the
ordinary hair tonics.
Partisan Sage is such an extraordin
airy and quick acting rejuvenator thai
Wilkinson & Co, who are the agents
in Keokuk, guarantee i. to cure
.dandruff, stop falling hair and itching
scalp In two weeks or money back.
It Is magnificent dressing for wo
men who desire luxuriant, lustrous
hair tina. compels admiration.
And large bottle OF Partisan Sage
costs only so cents at Wilkinson 8
Co. and leading druggists all ovel
America-Adv.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-02-25
PREDICT COMING OF
MESSIAH TO ZION
Pamphlet is Recorded at Local coun-
~ Once Saying That Time
VIII Soon be Told.

w That the coming of the Messiah
will soon be made manifest Is the
declaration which has been made by
Henry L. Brunette and John Taylor
and sent to the county recorders Of
flee here from Zion, Illinois. the city
built by John Alexander Dowie, to
be recorded.
The coming Is to be heralded by
eigh. men. says the pamphlet, presum-
ably from the city of Zion. The dec
laration goes on to say: Now even
as it was foretold through Zechariah,
the prophet and anticipated by the
Jews. in the years that followed the
restoration of judah so shall Jesus,
our Messiah, be revealed Of God first
unto eight men to be chosen from him
and one of who shall be ordained Q
high priest of Israel.
! "Forty-five days thereafter tbs
Messiah of Israel will be declared
unto the world by the high prizes
designated of God the Father in The
| City OF Zion In the state of Illinois
! in the United States OF America which
was prepared Of God through his ser
i want
Hear now, o Israel, and be warn
ed, o judah. This signs OF his pres
ence are soon to be made manifest.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-02-25
CHARGES HIs
WIFE WITH FELONY
William sWarnes and Mrs. Viola Laird
Arrested at Union Depot
This Morning.

AS Mrs. Viola Laird and William
Swarnes were boarding an outgoing
train at the union depot this morning,
they were arrested and brought to
police headquarters and lodged in
Jail, following q warrant sworn to
by the woman's husband, James NJ.
Laird, OF Calhoun county, III.
Both were arraigned in court short
~ after on an information charging
adultery The husband was not pres
ent when they were arraigned and
both took time to plead and consult
counsel.
1 When asked what she had to say te
4 the Information. Mrs. Laird broke
forth in bitter denunciation of hel
husband, saying she had never beer
legally married to him, as they were
first cousins and that he had mistreat
ed her and that she would never liv,
with him again. She said she hat
two small children.
Il The couple are said to have beel
living together as man and wifi
since coming to Keokuk severa
months ago. Their preliminary eS
animation will be held some time dun
ing the week.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-02-25
Terrible Prediction.

United Press Leased Wire Service
CHICAGO. Feb. 25.-It won't be
long. scientifically speaking. before
the human race will plod its weary
way on this planet hairless, toothless
and toeless. This is the opinion OF
Professor Starr OF the University OF
Chicago, expressed before his class in
anthropology.
Hats. shoes and cooked food are
the evil devices that will bring about
the new man.
In conditions under which civiltz-
ed people i've" said Professor Starr
they gradually come to lose their
hair. teeth and small toes. Our re
mote ancestors lived under natural
conditions and wore no hats or Shoes
and ate their food raw. Civilized PEG
PIE of today already are showing 8
marked physical deterioration from
the natural
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-02-25
QUESTION THAW
ABOUT BRIBERY
Governor sulzers Committee Will Go
to Mattewan to lnves-
tiuate.

limited Press Leased Wire Service.1
ALBANY, N. Y. Feb. 25.-In an ef-
fort to get to the bottom of the prison
pardon bribery scandal, Governor Sui
zer,s inquiry committee today plan
ned to go to Mattewan asylum Thurs
day and question Harry X. Thaw as
to what he knows about the alleged
plot to bride DR.. John Russell, head
of that institution. to help him get
his freedom Thaw has sent word
that he is willing to tell his story
and intimated that he had some start
ling disclosures to make.
The regular sessions of the com
mission viii be resumed tomorrow
One OF the first witnesses to be call
ed, it was planned. will be Colone
| Joseph F. Scott. superintendent O
| prisoners, who. according to ths
/ charge of Secretary Clark of The
commission, is the head of a prison
ring doing a large business in obtain
ing pardons.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-02-25
hand.
Gold Dust i.
sold in SC size
and large pack
ages. The large
package means
greater economy

officer. who has been thrown into
prison. Train and telegraph service
We're stopped but consular reports
were not interferred with.
At Juarez, Madero officials con-
tinue in Office. but the unrest is grow
ing. 1t is reported that Madero sup
porters are destroying railways there.
From Nogales information has been
received that there is deep feeling
of resentment against the Huerta
regime because Of Madero's and
Suarez' deaths.
Despite the fact that Governor Car
rama of Coahuila has declared himself
for the Huerta government. Consul
Holland reported today that body
of troops has been despatched by
Huerta against the state. Whether il
was for the purpose Of preventing any
outbreak or because the government
disbelieves Carranza's protestations o.
fealty, the consul did not know.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-02-25
A WONDERFUL TONIC
THAT AIDS DIGESTION

Thousands are unable to digest GER
tain kinds OF food In most cases it is
not the fault OF the food, nor the
stomach It is probable that the
stomach has been abused. Many re-
sort TO predigested foods and various
kinds Of medicines to get relief from
dyspepsia, indigestion and heartburn,
but without permanent benefit.
II your stomach was in perfect
condition. you would not need medi
cine TO digest the foods you eat
Jayne's Tonic yermifuge is stomach
regulator. II gets the stomach in such
q condition that 1t viii digest food
without other assistance. II over
comes the acidity and stimulates the
coating OF the stomach and intestines
so that they viii properly absorb and
assimilate the nutrfment from tbs
food eaten Sufferers from dyspepsia
and indigestion viii find permanent re
lief in short time after beginning
the use of the tonic. For children
the addition OF little sugar vii
make II most palatabis.
Many forms of supposed indigestion
are the result OF Intestinal parasites
for which Jayne's Tonic yerrnifuge Il
unsurpassed Insist upon Jayne's,
accept no other. Millions have prais
ed it for more than eighty years. Solt
by druggists everywhere DR.. D. Jayne
& Son, Philadelphia, Pa.-Adv.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-02-25
ST. FRANcIsvlLLE, MO.

Lelind wayland is sick with the
measles.
Grandma harsch Of Route 2. is
seriously i'll.
Little Thelma Stump is improving
slowly.
Mr.. Frank Bates Of Revere, was In
town Sunday.
Mr.. George Clements came over
from Keokuk Saturday to visit few
days.
Mrs. Unicy Frost spending few
days in Keokuk
Mrs. VIM. Hand was Tuesday and
Wednesday visitor in Keokuk.
Miss NJ. Wayland had for her
guest last week Miss Helen Ruther-
ford of Elm Grove.
Joe Frost and Roscoe Day were
Wayland callers Saturday.
Mr.. VIM. Harsch and wife OF Way
land were visiting In town one day
last week.
ar. Guerdon Williams OF Wayland
was a Sunday visitor at his sisters
mrs. Mortie Harsch.
Mrs. Sam Kinkead and children Of
Revere were Tuesday visitors with
her mother, Mrs. Mormon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alonzo Harsch OF
Keokuk are visiting relatives.
Mrs. Harvey Miller and little sor
of Keokuk are visiting her parents
Mr.. and Mrs. Thos. Hill.
Mr.. Iogantopps of st. Louis is visit
ing his mother.
Mrs Jessie Pollard and baby o
Keokuk were the guests of relatives
the past few days.
George Wells, Charlie Hand and Ed
Kinkead attended the funeral Of tn
Everman baby of Fox City, Sunday.
The attendance Saturday night a
1.-THE social was small, owing to rain
weather and bad roads.
| Several from here attended tn
Pool sale Saturday.