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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-15
HAYS POULTRY SHOW.
Golden Belt Society Has Exhibition
with Normal Station.

Hays, Kan, Dec. 15.-The Golden
Belt Poultry association, organized
the first of last February and holding
its first exhibit on the 29th of the same
month, is today nearing the close Of q
second most successful poultry show.
Twenty-nine exhibitors entered q to-
tai of 218 birds
Interest in the exhibit, which il be-
ing held in connection with the west
ern State Normal short course, is most
lively. The association is in excellent
financial condition. being free Of debt
and having on hand for use in the
premium list nearly 5000 in cash.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-15

an assemblaxe Ct the r n g. a bsre
Sunday. He was talking Of s'Ct1mo and
Its Cure"
The foreign element in prieon = small
ers are not responsible for Al blame. aid
to them" Mr.. Codding said. Criminals
are not born, but they grow out Of poor
social conditions. American homes are
not what they used to be.
'At the present the American home -
ness. In many instances this condition
arises from the weakness Of parents who
neglect to train the boy properly
men and boys.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-15
SANTA FEE REBUMDs TRACK.

Lines Equipped with
New Rails-IncTease Safety.
Ottawa, Kan, Dec. 15.-The work
of relaying the Southern Kansas divi-
sion Of the Santa Fe railway with
90-pound steel rails was completed this
week to the Ottawa yards. With the
exception of a short block at Hum
boldt the job is complete and the
Santa Fee roadbed on this division il
as good az any on the system. Sew
eral years ago the line was bal1asted
with rock. Some Of the old steel will
be used to relay the sixteen miles of
trackage in the Ottawa yards. The
northern end Of the Southern division
is at North Ottawa, where 1t meets the
'cut-of'' division going east and west.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-15
REWARD FOR LAssIE.
Swept Child From Track OF Automo-
bile-Owner Remembers Her.

Seward. Kan, Dec. 15.-Ethel Mountz.
16-year-old girl of this town, viii re-
ceive $4,000 from the estate of Colonel G:
death under the wheels of Grants motor
car. according to letter received by her.
Grant and his. family passed through
last summer. AS their car was driven
along a street tiny child toddled in the
path of the machine. Miss Mountz saw
the chflds danger and at the risk OF her
own life. dashed to the street and swept
the baby from harm.
She was rewarded at the time for her
bravery and in a letter Grant told her he
had changed his will SO that she will be
one of the beneficiaries and at his death
will receive $4,000.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-15

State Buys Farm and Demonstrates
VIII he Emp1oyed.


Colby, Kan. Dec. 15.-Mr. Jardine.
from Manhattan, has been here and
located the Kansas Experimental sta
ton on a beautiful half section ad-
Joining Colby. The state has bought
the Ike W. Crumley and w. 8. Fergu-
son farm. ono OF the incest and best
improved around here. This farm
surrounds on two sides the beautiful
Thomas county high school building.
and it is expected that new agricul-
ture il being taught in the high
schools that this farm will furnish
ample demonstrations right in plain
view from the windows of this school.
to the pupils. 1t is also located on the
Golden Belt route, where Thousands Of
autoists pass every season. and In
plain view from both the Union Pa
cific and Rock Island railroads. The
location Of this station could not have
been bettered in this county and the
people are well pleased with the re-
suit of Mr.. Jardine's visit.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-15
IMPROVE SCHOOL SYSTEM.

AtchisOn Rejuvenates Buildings and
Teaching Methods.
Atchison, Dec. 15.-Progress worthy
of note has been made in the public
school system OF this city during the
last ten years. New school buildings
have been erected, old school build
ings have been remodeled, attendance
has increased and the number Of in
Gibson was noted for the inferiority of
its schools. Now the city is being
commended on every hand for the
magnif1cence and efficiency Of its ed
vocational system.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-15
AGED COUPLE ASK DIVORCE.
Married Less Than Two Montlas-7O.
Year-Old Couple Separte.

1e8<-OO couple Separte.
Belleville. Kan. Dec. 15.-Mrs. Flor
ence Harris Slater has just filed a
rather unusual divorce suit in the dis
trict court of Republic county against
her husband, Henry Slater. Both are
nearly 70 and were wed October 26,
1913, living together less than a month.
He left two weeks ago for Rockville,
Mo.
The plaintiff in her petition alleges
extreme cruelty and that the defend
ant fraudulently secured a marriage
contract with her by stating he was a
preacher, owned several residence
properties in Belleville and had money
in the bank. She further alleges that
defendant received letters from other
women concerning matrimony after
their marriage, that she is the owner
of considerable real estate in Jewell
county. Kansas. and he wanted to get
possession of it.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-15
SHIPPING OLD BONES.


Mcpherson. Kan. Dec. 15.-Some
time ago John Seaberg and Pete Neu-
field conceived the idea that money
could be made by gathering up old
bones they could find in the neighbor-
hood. While they have only been de-
voting their spare time to their task,
they have secured in the neighborhood
of fifteen tons-a carload. They ex-
pect to ship this week. The car will
go to Indiana, where the consignment
will be ground and sold as q fertilizer.
All the bones were secured within a
radius of ten miles Of this place. The
old timers claim that this is the first
time bones have been gathered in this
neighborhood for Is years.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-15
GIVE TANGO SQUARE DEAL
Mayor Of Ksnsas City Appoints Com
mittee to Witness Production.

Kansas City, Dec. 15.-If the tango is to
be ruled out Of Kansas City, Kan, it will
be only after the dance has had a fair
chance to defend itself against its detrac-
tors. mayor Green has appointed a COM
mittee to decide its fate next Tuesday
night.
The Rev. ]. NJ. Dunlavey, welfare Off
Ger; w. w. Gordon, chief Of police, and
James Brady, police judge, were the men
named by the mayor to view an exhibition
OF the dance by experts.
Il am no judge of dancing" Mayor
Green said, but I've been bothered so
much with people who say it ought to be
stopped that I've appointed the commit
tee to rule on Its merits or demerits'
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-15
BOY BAND ENLARGED.
Burlingame organization Popular
With Young America.

lingame has q juvenile band which IL
the pride of the town and Usage coun-
ty and destined to achieve q statewide
reputation, people here believe. This
band was organized four years ago
with 80 boys with an average age Of
IL years. But recently this number
has been augmented by the addition OF
80 more boys, all under IL years Of
age. In this band are a large number
Of reed instruments, including six sax
aphones and fifteen clarinets. The
boys are all receiving weekly instruc-
ton, will be uniformed in the near fu-
ture and the sixty boys expect to make
public appearance locally next
spring.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-15
Fancy China at Csc
and Soc

Those who have gift of fancy china down
on your list win find in the Basement Store
wide variety Of German and Austrian China
pieces to select from at Use and SOC. Cups and
saucers, plates, bowls and such pieces as are
eagerly sought after for gifts
Coin Gold Top Salt and Pepper Shakers-
With initial; very attractive at $1.25 per pair.
Same thing without initial at 500.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-15
BURGLARY Ar Usage CITY.
House Robbed of Valuables N
Money Exceeding $500.

Usage City. Dec 15.-The residence OF I.
J. ONeil was bursiarized last night, rob-
kitchen window and leaving q frau Of
burnt matches as they searched for val
uables. The fonowing articles were
and vest. gold watch with $i0O, pocket
book. fountain pen. gold trimmed glasses
ring set with diamnds worth so. a Re.
ward Of IS has been offered for recovery
Of property and IS for thieves. The A.
HI. r. A. has sent broadcast information
concerning the robbery and Mr.. O'Nen
has sent for bloodhounds and also en-
gagged the services OF . Missouri Pacific
ct an amAfour.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-15
A Nice Useful Gift for
Man or Woman

There's nothing nicer for man woman than
good Laundry Bag. At our Fancy Goods counter
you'll find them all ready-made-up, Of plain and flor
al art tickings with rod and draw cord. Tan, light
blue, navy blue red, lavender and yellow to choose
from. Also stamped bags to be embroidered at z5f,
$50, SOC and 75f each.
poses such as Collar and cuffs handkerchefs, dust
rags broom holders slippers, Shoes umbrella cases.
made up with rubber lined pockets Prices 49, to
$1.25 each.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-15
CODDING BIAMES PARENTS.
Ex-Wartlen Says Nfisused Yankee Boys
Fiji Prisons.

Salina, Kan, Dec. 15-"It is the mis-
used American boy who is entering the
penitentiarfes," J.. K. Codding former
warden of the Kansas state prison. told
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-15
We Will Remain Open Four Nights
Before Chrisfz11Qs

For the convenience of those sOko cannot do their
Before Christmas shopping during the day.
s0A remain open four % nights before Christmas,
begsnning neat Saturday and continuing throughout
Monday. Tuesday and Wednesday, December. 20, &s,
Is and e.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-15

IF you know Of friend or a relative whose
table silverware is little worse off for wear,
what could you give that would be more appre-
ciated than set of Community Silver, knives,
forks or spoons7
There is individuality in each design Of Com
munity Silver. The patterns rival real Sterling,
at fraction of the cost. It is warranted for
fifty years. Come in and see how really beauti-
full and good it is.
basement Store.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-15
Books for Him or Her
Young or Old

There is perhaps not one name your gift list
that could not be quickly checked off in our Book
Section and the gift of good book will be delight
fully appreciated A well chosen book can never be
amiss. It carries with it whatever sentiment you
please-love affection, friendly flattery subtle
edement of his or her culture This stores Book
Section supplies the just right gift book for young
or old.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-15
Cedar Chests: Jot Them
Down on Your List

Some one on your list might rather have
good strong Cedar Chest for storing away
clothes than anything else you could think of
giving them We are showing a splendid va
riety at prices from $500 to $3.50.
Mating covered Shirt Waist and Skirt Boxes
at different prices from $3.50 to $500.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-15
Glitteriing Cut Glass

$5.OO-Fern Dishes, 8-inch lining 4.39
1.75-6-inch Naples with handles ..... 1.40
4.OO-Sugar and Creamer ..... 500
.75-Cut Glass Tumblers each. ....... SO
.75-Star Cut Finger Bowls. ........ so
LIS Handled Sherbert Glasses ..... 80
5.OO-Cut Glass Water Sets. ..... 3. 80
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-15
When You Get to Baby 8
Gifts

Visit our Infants Wear Department It will
furnish you with host of ideas, and numerous
novelties, as well as such practical garments as
these:
White Dress ...........50 SOC to $3.50
Baby Coats ......... .91.25 $1,000 K
Baby Sacques .36c &2.SO
Baby Sweaters SOC to $500 81
Baby Tongues 25c q. 90
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-15
Gift Gloves for Men
and Women

Long Kid Gloves, the best qualities only, |
in black, white, cream, pink, blue, gray,
tan and brown, (black on white and white
on black embroidered backs 16-button
length at $3.50, 12-button length, $500.
Derby and Eskay Real Kid two
clasp gloves-gloves that cannot be
exceled for fit, wear and looks. Shown
in black white and all coloTs. at -
$50 and 41.7b
$1.25 buys a pair Of 'sFAmosa,"
the best gloves on the market at tho r
price, Choice Of black white and all
fashionable colorA
womens fleece lined. fur trimmed
Kid Gloves. $685. $50 and $500 the
Women's Kid and Mocha Mittens
fleece lined. at Soc, 75c and 800.
Double Silk Gloves -. 90 pair.
Silk Gloves. cashmere lined. at 7Sc
| Long. plain Silk Gloves $1.z5.
Long imitation Doe Skin Gloves. In
white at 81 90 the pair.
short white Doe Skin. at $50
Long white Doe Skin Gloves at
$2.5O and $500 the pair.
Fleece and Silk lined Cashmere and
Golf Gloves csc and SOC.
Mems White Dress Gloves at $50
Mems Black ana Tan Dress Gloves
Mems Cape Skin Gloves $685. $3.50
| Mems Moca Gloves at $3.50 and
SITS.
| 500 and $50.
| Mems Mocha Gloves, lined, 50.
NOTE-If you uncertain as to size or don't
know Just what select give Crosby Glove
i Bond. The person whom give make
their selection.
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Surprise Parry Near Mexico.

On Saturday evening. March -. the
many friends Of Chester Hosfeld gave
him a complete surprise party at his
home. near Mexico lie Is a student
OF Strayer'B business College, Baiti-
more, and while he was away IT
school the party was planned Tho
evening NJ spent In enjoyment Of
the usual games and amusemontB and
midnight came all too soon for the
happy crowd. Delicious refreshments
were served b the hostess.
Those present we're SIR and MIR
Henry HoHfeId MIsseB--lIoBta Brehm.
Sadie Hunt. jamie Ebaugh. Melfa
Brown. MyrIe Isiater. Mamie sollere.
TreYa brown. Lolita Lester. PerdIdo
Yingling. Esttie Albaugh. Matrone
Reayef. IEitIe Neudecker. Evelyn
Brown. Edna Barnhart. Annie steph-
On and Mabel Hunt MesarR VII
lam Maekabsa. Of Baltimore; Elmer
Brehm. Ilofa u Hunt. H. Gummel.
George lalaler. Clarence AlbauRh.
Chester Hosfeid. John Shaffcr, Carroll
Lester. John Menchey. Sterling
Brown. Harry Hoafeld. Robert Fiem-
ing, Curtis Hunt. Herring Brown. Guy
Neudeeker. George {. Brown, George
Shaffer. RoY Hunt. Roy LeiHter. Chr
roll Hunt. Vernon Hosfeld and George
A. Hosfeld
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TINESBURG.

Rev. Carroll Maddox and family and
F. P. Fenbys left ON Tuesday for
Lynchburg. Va. where they will at
tend the conference of the Methodist
Protestant church.
Mrs. Virginia Armacost, of West
minister, was weekend guest OF heI
son, J. D. Armacost, and family.
Misses Berkeley and Edna Peeling
are spending some time visiting rela-
tives In Baltimore.
Mrs. Elizabeth Hahn, now living on
Park Heights, Is In her Goth year. Her
health Is splendid and she can sew
and read The Advocate without glass
els. She was born and raised In this
vicinity The old homestead is now
owned by her great nephew, William
Gist, Jr.
Measles are prevalent at this time
Farewell March, we do not wish you
back.
Invitations have been sent out for
the wedding Of Miss Mary Eta Zepp
and William Carroll Stocksdale, which
will take place at the home of the
bride. Both the young people are
very popular N this vicinity.
Fittings and gardening are at their
heighth.
The Carroll County Union Will hold
the annual convention In the Metho-
dist Protestant church here, May %
and 30; all societies invited.
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"HNTED-Good Squads. On Mon
- days, so cents pair.
s. F. TEIsER,
dec 8 Tyr Finksburg. I'd.
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information Tor Contractors

Sealed proposals. addressed TO the
County Commissioners Of Carroll
county, and endorsed Proposals. for
building s. section q State Aid High
way ia Carroll County. upon or
along the F1nkzbufK TOAD. between
F'inkgburg Station md R1nkHburg. for
distance Of about 10 miles, will
be received b The county Commits
HianerB Of Carroll county. At their
Office IA Westminster. I'D. until i2
o'clock noon. Of lhe III daY Of April.
1913. and at thai tine md place will
ba publicly opened Hnd rad.
All bids must b made upon blank
forms TO be obtained Of the state
Roads Commission II II Office 534 n
Howard street. baltimore. Md. must
give the prices proposed both in writ
Ing and In flEurez. ana must be sign
ed By the bidder. HIIh h address.
Each bid il 70 Il accompanied by a
certified check for TO Hundred Dol
iaTs 5000 0o1. payable n the County
Commissioners Of Carroll county. said
check 10 be returned 10 the bidder
unless he fails 10 a1eegIa the contract
should II be awarded II him.
Plans can h aean and forms OF
specification and contract may be oh.
tanned al the Office IT the State Roads
Commission. baltimore. I'd
The County Commissioners Of Car
roll county reserve he right To reject
any and all proposals.
BY order Of The Beard.
JACOB :. DEH0FF. Pres.
o. T. Dodref. Clerk.
march % u
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.aanI Quilting Party.

On the afternoon OF March Is the
home OF Mrs. Eugene Green, was the
scene Of merry quilting party A.
the guests arrived they were received
by the hostess and her daughter. Miss
Clara. and the quilting room was soon
all buzz. and. as many hands make
light work. they soon had three quilts
finished. and then the funmaking be-
gan. The Black Cat was made To
Jump from al three quilts and 1t al
ways jumped At the same person. :
supper was then served.
Among those present were: Mr.. and
Mrs. John 7 Klee. Mrs. Walter Grum-
bine and daughter. Mira. Charles kiee.
Mrs. William :. shauek. Mrs. Harry
Klee. Mrs. George Klee and daughter
May: MlaaeE=-Elizabeth Klee, Mabel
g. Shipley. Grace Bush, Clara Green.
Minnie shaueE. Margaret aud Hilda
Green Herman. John. Henry and
Master Fulton Green.
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PATApSCO.

Mr.. George shamer and family. OF
Baltimore. are visiting friends at this
place.
Mrs. Charles Spencer spent Tues
day of last week In Baltimore visiting
friends.
Mrs. Alfred Weaver spent several
days the past week with Mrs. Francis
Taylor.
Frank shamer Ii home looking after
his farm.
Mr. HarnIah and wife spent Friday
last with the latter's parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. George Shamer
Rev Grove. Of the Seminary. Will
preach In the Methodist Protestant
Church Sunday night at o'clock.
The Ladies' Aid Society will hold
a calico carnival on Saturday night.
April 3. In the basement OF the church.
Everybody I'll be welcome.
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lie Advertised al Last.

There was man In our town,
And he Raa ROndrous wise.
lie sHore IT vas his policy
lie would not advertise
But one sd day he advertised,
And thereby hangs Il tale,
The I'D waz set In quite small type.
And headed asheriff'a Sale"
.Towson Democrat and Journal"
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nar2ilt
MO. 1901 EQUITY.

In the Circuit Court for Carroll County.
ExspARTg.
In the matter Of the Trust Estate Of I.
Forrest Otto. ct ell. Edward o.
Weant. Trustee.
Ordered this 18th day Of March. l.
. 1913. that the account q The
Auditor filed In this cause b finally
ratified and confirmed, unless cause Il
the contrary thereof be shown On Of
before the 18th day Of AurII. next.
provided q copy Of this order b IN.
serted for two successive weeks before
The last named day In some newspaper
published IN Carroll county.
OSCAR d. GILBERT. Clerk.
True eopy.-Test:
mar y q OSCAR ID. GILBERT. Clerk.
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CranaEnd.

DR.. Thomas ]. Allen. former presi-
dent of Aurora College. who four years
ago achieved fame By living for 60
days on raw peanuts. and Miss Lillian
Suehr, OF Ottawa. who later existed
for 80 days on apples. we're married at
Eureka Springs. Missouri The groom
is 30 years old and the bride 20.
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n Office To CREDITORS

This il TO give notice that the sub
scriber has obtained from the Or
phans' Court of Carroll county. in Mary
land. letters testamentary on the Per-
sonal Estate of
ANNA M. EBAUGH,
late Of Carroll county, deceased. Al
persons having claims against the de-
ceased are hereby warned to exhibit the
same. with the vouchers thereof legally
authenticated, TO the subscriber. On OF
before the s2ist day Of October. 1913,
they may otherwise by Law Be excluded
from I'll benefit Of said estate.
Given under my hand this 18th day
March, 1913.
JOHN J. STEWART.
mar q It Executor.
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Methodist Protestant Church.

$50 a. M, Sunday school and
adult Bible classes: 1910 a. m. Rev.
DIR. Ryder; $50 ?. n. Christian En-
deayor service; 30 =. n. Rev. DIR.
Warfield Midweek service. wednes-
day evening.
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NARY z. A. BAKER.

late Of Garroll county, deceased. Al
persons having claims against Ihe de-
ceased are hereby warned 70 exhibit the
same, with the vouchers thereof legally
authenticated, 10 The subscriber. On OF
before the 2ist day OF October. 1913.
they may otherwise by Law b excluded
from Ill benefit Of said estate.
Given under my hand this 18th day Of
March. 1919.
]. OLIVER WADLOW,
mar q It Executor,
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LARKIN s. BENNETT.

late Of Carroll county, deceased. Al
persons having claims against the de-
ceased are hereby warned to exhibit the
same, with the vouchers thereof legally
authenticated, to the subscriber. on OF
before the 18th day Of October, 1913;
they may otherwise by law be excluded
from all benefit Of said estate.
Given under my hand this 18th day
Of March. 1913.
WESTMINSTER DEPOSIT AND
TRUST COMPANY,
mar ID 1t Executor.
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WANTED.

Wanted.-A good steady Automobile
and Carriage Painter, steady work and
good wages to right man. Chance to
take charge of men. Apply Yingling's
Auto Carriage Works, Hagerstown,
I'D. mar q ct
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o y. D0drer. Clerk.
march % II
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TO CREDITORS.

This l. to give notice that the sub
aeriber has obtained from the Or
phans' Court Of Carroll county. in
Maryland, letters testamentarY On
the Personal Estate of
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TO CREDITORS.
dec61yr

This Is to give notice that the sub
scriber has obtained from the Orphans
Court of Carroll county, II Maryland.
letters testamentary on the Personal
Estate nj