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The Oakes times. [volume] (Oakes, N.D.) 1906-current, 1914-12-10
MINISTER'S INSTALLATION

Dec. 18th TUESDAY next) Oakes
will be once more invaded by minis
tiers, the occasion being that Of the in
stallation Of Rev. F. C. Oliver. F. C..
s., as minister Of the First Presby-
terian church of Oakes. Ministers
from the Presbytery of Oakes will as
semble and the public is heartily vel
coined to join with the members Of
the church in their attendance.
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ADDENDUM

On page three of Second Section an
error was escaped in proof-reading.
The "Marshall-Mc Cartney Company,
Forbes" is not correct. 1t should
read "McCartney-Mars Company"
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Officer Burrows, c. o. johnson and
others, he made for the scene Of ths
tragedy.

others, he made Tor the scene OF the
tragedy.
Coroner's lnquest.
A coroner's inquest was held on the
body Of Miss johnson, the jury con-
sisting Of E. E. Hais'ey and ]. H.
FROZEN Of Glover and G. o. johnson
Of this city. The coroner examined
Joseph and Carl Johnson, DR.. Hills
Of LaMoure, and the man who had
committed the awful deed. The tes-
timony showed that no one was to
blame but Jacques, who confessed to
the crime. The jury reported that
deceased came to her death from .
rifle bullet shot, same being inflicted
by the hand Of one Walter E. Jacques,
alias Harry Wadell.
Deputy Sheriff Singleton remained
on guard all night at the place and
rext day left Jacques in charge Of Ben
Nelson Jr., who was sworn in as dep
uty. Sheriff Bishop was on hand
Sunday, and Monday Jacques was
brought to the city by Deputy Sheriff
Singleton and placed in the City Hotel
where County Physician Brastad is at-
tending him. The wounds are rather
dangerous, but it is stated he will Ne.
cover.
Culmiration Of Love Affair
The tragedy it is said was the cul-
mination Of . love affair, which start
ed some three years ago when Jacques
came to the place as farm hand. The
suit was objected to by the parents
who it is said informed the daughter
she must decide between the man and
her family. She decided with he,
family, hence had notified Jacques
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Funeral Of Misa Iohp,o.

The body Of the young woman was
moved that night to her parents home
Mr.. and Mrs. Ben johnson, just east
across the river. The funeral was
held Tuesday afternoon 1t Glover.
Rev. j. H. Lindland of Oakes and
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that she could not have anything more
to do with him. The young man had
been encouraged too much, It would
appear, to break of easily, and bided
his time. 1t came Saturday, IN miles
to the west Of her own home, where
she had gone to cook for her brothers,
who had engaged to build . barn on
the Theo. johnson place. He had
been working with the brothers until
Thursday noon, when he laid of
shingling and went to LaMoure. where
it is claimed he purchased the rifle
bullets. Borrowing the rifle to 60
hunting and trapping, in the afternoon
he wound up At the Theo. johnson
place. He went inside and in short
time tod Miss johnson he had come
for his answer. This day she must
decide between him and her folks.
When told that she had decided, and
that she did not want anything more
to do with him, the fatal shot was
fired.
Jacques Reputation
The young man has been questioned
quite . bit by the authorities since
placed under arrest, and his reputa-
tion does not show up any too we'll
He gives rs his former home South
Charleston, Ohio. Was married in
Ohio but left his wife because it is
stated he had returned to his home
and found another man there. The
reason for change Of his name waa
that his brother had been shot, and
some suspicion rested on him for the
deed. The city authorities here dc
not give him any too good "rep." II
is stated he pulled . knife on Julius
johnson, eldest brother Of deceased, ir
Oakes several years ago.
Jacques will be taken to the county
jail in Glendale soon IS he has suf.
ficiently recovered to stand the trip.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-08
wor,,ar, and Work.

women are today what they have been throughout the history of the race
 good wives. good mothers. good pals, good sweethearts. good sisters. Women In industry are no new thing, Women have been in industry since time be gan, and the women who have gone out to factory. to office. to schoolroom, to hospital, to clinic, to platform, are but doing. outside the home. what their mothers and grandmothers did inside the home. To take three quar- ters of woman's vacations outside the home and to leave her with manacled hands inside the home would be to let her beat her life out against the cave wall of. prison cell in an idleness that would be madness. From 'sThe Autobiography of a Happy Woman z
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-08
COLORADO COAL MINERS
 STRIKE IS ENDED TODAY
President Wilson's Offices Instrum= ental in Bringing End to Great
 Industrial War

Final efforts on the part of the Unfit ed Mine workers to settle the strike the communication says. began with the acceptance on September 16, oE President Wilson's proposal of a. three year truce This action was taken by a district convention at Trini- dad.
 .'In the refusal of the operators to accept the plan of settlement proposed by the President and their insistence on their continuation Of a system which stands for industrial chaos and anarchy" the statement continues, the operators forfeit the support, if they persist in maintaining this posi- ton, Of every right thinking, Iaw-abid- ing American cftizen.''
 The statement goes on to relate the facts of the meeting with President Wilson at the White House on NoveTn- Der 19, at which the President express ed deep regret that the operators had seen fit to disregard his wishes in the matter and informed us he would do everything he could legally to bring about a settlement of the controversy
 If the operators reject the good offices of this committee appointed in good faith by the President Of the United States, the statement adds, upon their shoulders will rest the re- sponsibility of any future trouble in the mining fields of Colorado.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-08
He Beat She Postoffiee.

a
 The French posfof1ce once found it. self bested by a man who refused to pay an excess fee. He was condeInn- ed to pay the amount in dispute and a heavy fine besides He declared that the authorities would not extract q centime from him and set about hav- ing his revenge He bought q plot of ground in the French Alps, twenty seven kilometers from the postoface. and there built a hut Tn this he in- stalled an old shepherd, in whose name he subscribed to the Petit Journal, to deliver which 1t was necessary to en- gage special postman, there being no other habitation within g wide circuit After a time the authorities prevailed on Nardin to withdraw his shepherd. whereupon they withdrew their claim and paid him a small indemnity -St- Joseph News Press.
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His stoey< rada

The nervous little man next 6o the car window sized up the fat man WhQ shared the seat with him and veatlred the inquiry:
 Flows business r'
 Cant complain" said the oths la, conically.
 What do you deal in 2''
 ssMothers-i in-law, biI1ygOafz. frIz the weather. stranded actors candi' dates, politics and the like
 .sW Whattyye tryins to do9' snarisa tlla nervous little man. 'aTryins e kd meg'
 Nope the fat man grlnned- saEhs things have named in q large meas. ure comprise my stock in trade You see, my dear sir, am professional writer of jokes and aaecdo4ea. .s'-- Youngstown Telegram.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-08

Denver, Col. Dee 8-TheL Colorado coal miners. strike was today declared off A recommendation to terminate the industrial conflict which had it's inception in the northern Colorado coal fields Tn April, 1910, and which for more than IA months involved practically the entire coal mining industry Of Col orado, was contained in a communfca- ton from the international executive board of the United Mine Workers of America presented by Frank J. Hayes, vice-president to the Union minexu of Colorado in convention here today
 We recognize no surrender and shall continue to propagate the prin- ciples e OUT Humanitarian movement throughout the coal fields of Colorado, = says the communication in announc- ing the determination of the execu- tive board to terminate the strike.
 After reviewing the efforts of the federal government to effect a, settle mer1t of the controversy and quoting correspcndence which passed between President Wilson and the United Mine Workers Of America, the zcommunica- tions says that in view of the recent action of the President in appointing 2 federal mediation committee, i've deem it the part of wisdom to accept his kthe President's1 suggestion and to terminate the strikes'
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-08
MAYOR WIL SONS
 EMPTY MESSAGE IS STRANGE DOCUMENT I
Particularly Barren of Refer ence to Commission
 Government.
Nothing of Merit System or Econom Building Code
 WilIrNOt Down.

<
 Mayor Wilson's message, sent to the common council last night was con spicuous for what it did not say It approved the work of the housing committee, praised the white way, boosted the city planning commission, and urged the passage of the building code which the mayor helped to pre- pare as a member of the board of all aermen. years ago, and for which he received liberal compensation.
 The things that were missing from the message, which have been familiar in other messages. were paragrapns like tIiss-
 am absolutely opposed to the creation of new offices, and such of fees as now exist which can be con sseIidated without destroying their eff hciency will by ordinance or charter amendment be brought together F His message of Dec. 4, 1911.
 T believe that all work except such as M extr eInely urgent should be ad- vertfsed for as required by ordinance, and awarded to the lowest responsible bidder and that the waiver of the mayor should not be requested, ex- cept in great emergencies ''-s5a1ne message
 believe that this city can and should be properly maintained on a tax rate of l 5 mills, to be unifermIy tained- .s- Message of June 3, 1912
 am a firm believer in the merit system as to our city employees. T. Same message.
 The message was particularly bar rem of all reference to the comInission form of governmenf for which the mayor has been 9 great booster.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-08
HOWL AND DRY GOODS GO.
Amoas the Liens ln tho park

Among the Liens in gtlle Dark Recurring at the Royal Photo raphit society, reports the Dundes Adver ger, A. RadcIyffe DugmoEe said that on Q1a night 4n British Icast Africa he paV twelve lions and succeeded in photo graphing ten Of them. He set up tllres cameras near carcass. connepting them with a dashlight apparatus. Ha watched through the night 1n . hIdinG place, and when a lion appeared ha pressed a button. which opened tls shutters of all three cameras ana e. nfted the flash powder Imnediatsly after the flash the lions ran of. sroEvi. ing, and it was then necessary fDF tli5 photographer to go out with hand lamp and then reset the fnstrnns Until man had done that he neveg knew what darkness was. LdonE at night, said MT. Dugmore. went D O. troops Of any number from three oe four up to thirty or forty
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-08
WOMAN LAWYER, AS DEPENDANT, WINS
 IN SUPERIOR COURT

woman lawyer who claimed she was defrauded in a. local real estate trans- action, won a victory today in the superior court when Judge Burpee decided in her favor in the suit brought against her by Henry D. Shannon, administration on the George B. whitney estate.
 The action was brought to foreclose sr1 property a Colorado avenue and Denver court. It was alleged that Whitney took the mortgage to secure a grocery bill but Mrs. Mereness said whitney obtained possession of the mortgage by representing that he was willing to loan $500. He later re- fused to loan any money and also refused to return the mortgage
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-08
vE YN NESBI1 TO SEE nERSEl-
 IN TIE MOVIES

h response to an invitation to Evelyn Nesbit Tflaw to see the photo play Threads Of Destiny. in which She and her young son. Russen. ap- pear, Manager Matt Saunders. of Polls theatre this noon received this telegram from Jack Clifford, Miss Nesbit,s vaudeville partners
 Miss Nesbit Russell and expect 10 be in Brddkeport this evening about seven thirty. Many thanks for in vitatIon.s 2
 MISS Nesbit has not seen Threads or Destiny since 1t was produced at the Lubin studios. She and Clifford have just completed Q long vaalde- Tflle ngagement and are resting in New York
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-08
DIED. r

ROCK-In this city, Dec. s. 1914. Catherine A., daughter of the late John ana Ann R Rock.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from her late residence, 29 Bunne1 street. on Wednesday, Dec. g. at 8:3o a. m., and from St. Mary s church at a. m.
 Internent at St. Michaiel's cen1e- terry. T T ;b1 = MEEEIAN-In this city. Monday, Dec. '. e114. John Meehan.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from the residence of his 1ie1e, Mrs. George F. AdaIoney, No. 405 Atlantic street, on Wednesday, Dec. g, at o'clock, and from Sa- cred Heart church at 8.30 a. m. Burial at St. Maryss cemetery, Northampton. Mass. Kindly omit Howe as
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-08
AUCTION sAIE-Bankrupt sto.

AUCTION sAIh1--Bankrupt stock and fixtures will sell at public auction, Wednesday. Dec. 9th, 1914, at 10 o'clock on the premises, HIT stratford avenue. the estate of Fan nie WolIen and Samuel WolIer1, a co-partnership trading under the firm name or Fannie WoI1en, con- sists of $1, ,15O worth Of 1aen's hats, caps, gents furnishings. cap making machinery, fixtures. wall cases, ehsavfngs counters, tables. Hernine eaees desk, electric lights, etc fred ex1ck E. Morgan. trustee. Daniel F. Keame, aucf1oneer. Office SIS Wa ter st. Phone ss1s. asp
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-08
More Oriental rugs
 of rich beauty.

From dealer who recently sent remarkable lot of Oriental rugs another collection of impressive beauty and richness
 It is especially attractive just now-for it contains many rugs of nice size for gifts These varied in size and in design and in price, that one will find choosing singularly pleasant
 notable lot of small Belouch rugs in silken finish and beautiful combinations of colors with distinctive These arg excellent for table mats; ipart rich finishing touch when used company with the larger rugs floor decoration 50 and $15
 Another unusual lot of Iran Mossoul rugs in medium sizes They show remarkable beauty of pattern and rich color effect Their surface has deep luster which gives the eoors warmth and softness of peculiar appeal $27.OO
 These are but examples. The gathering is big and diversified It includes practically all the favore weaves and patterns of the Orient and ranges price $175
 Selections may profitably be made now; disappont- 1nent will thus be averted.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-08
BURLINGTON Ell IFS
 DENIRRER TO RECOUNT

guinsted Dec - Arguments on the demurrer Of Frank Fl. Turldn Eton de- elared sheriH- -eiect Of Litchhe1d coun- ty, to the patition Of High sherif c. e Afdd1ebroeks for a recount of the vote in the last election on the ground tffat he a1fznself was really elected,
 were. made in the superior court today Hfore Judge James F. Webb The nearing was to have been held yes terday but Judge Webb was delayed By the storm and did not reach here until late last night
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-08
ROWLAND DRY GOODS co.
Main floor rear.

The Southern New England Telephone Company today was being hit hard in the north and northwertern part of the state, owing to ice forming on the wires and the breaking down of ice laden tree limbs, which jurnbled up wires between the poles. The low CT temperature caused the rain to freeze as it fell and reports came con- stantly of lines being astr1de the high ways.
 One company reported at noon that it had about a thousand repairmen at work untangling 50 or T5 miles of wire.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-08
Dollar silk stockin gs 75c.

At this opportune tne goody quantity of handsome black silk stockings at saving of one-fourth
 Pure silk of medium weight, with Isle top and 1isle sole and heel and toe. s4 Sure to wear well because the fine Hsle is used at points most exposed to service.
 The makers regular dollar sort; through bit luck
 .... .,s. 75o
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couIdn.s MI rhsn AIl.

A small boy was one day asked by clergyman if he knew what was meant by energy and enterprise.
 ssNo, sir. don't think do,'s
 The clergyman said: 'sWeIl [ win tell you. my boy One of the richest men in the world came here without shirt on his back. and now he ha1 miHionsn
 ssMillionsy replied the boy. HoW many does he put on at tinaes9-Isoa Angeles Examiner
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-08
Ohio River,

The Ohio river was named from an Iroquofs word. Oheo. meaning '.beauh- fui.'' It appears on various early maps as the Albacha. Cubach. co, ochias Sabogungo. Causisseppdone Kitono. cope. Ohuipeekhanna. Ohio. opeek, Al. lfwege-sepe. Oheezuh. Hohio and Youghiogheny.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-08
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Miss Susan Gay Short of Newtown and MT. James, Gordon Mathews, of Hartford, social secretary Of the Io- cal '. M. C.. A. will be married at o'clock tomorrow afternoon at the home Of Miss Shorts sister, Mrs. Geo. Osoorne, Abbott avenue. Danbury, Conn The bride will be attended by Miss Garland Grasty of Baltimore Only the immediate members of the 1 families of the young couple will be present at the ceremony. The house
 will be prettily decorated with red
 rose buds, greens and the college col ors of the bride and groom. A buffet I luncheon will be served following the ceremony.
 Miss Short is a graduate of Couch 1 CT college and has been assistant sec retary of the Warner club of this city
 for some time. Both she and Mir. Mathews are particularly well known 1 in this city where their large circle of friends are busily extending con gratulations to them.
 Miss Regina McAvoy who is soon
 to become the bride of Henry V. Lundin was the guest of honor at a pretty party given Saturday evenin g at the home of Miss Margaret Ma loney, sos Park avenue. The house
 was pleasingly decorated in pink and white A delicious luncheon was
 served, and during the festivities, Miss MeAvoy was presented with a i handsome cut glass water set as a token of friendship from the assemb-
 led guests Included in the gather ing besides Miss McAYoy and her hos l tess were the Misses: Mary O'Sherry,
 Anna Burton. Elizabeth Wood, Js
 Fallon, Martha Turner. Mae McCor-
 mick, B. Hodgins, Mary Bartlett, K
 Howard, M. Mahoney, c. Ladin, N.
 Ma1oney, s. Ma1oney and Mo11ie Lud- dy.
 Miss Alys Gregory will give talk
 to the Warner girls at the Warner
 Institute on Monday noon, Dec A,
 Her subject, women and the Ma
 ton" is a particularly interesting one
 and it is hoped that large num-
 Der of the girls will plan to attend the talk.
 A cordial invitation is extended to
 all mothers of MapIewood school to I attend the reception given the teach
 CTS at the home of Mrs. Carl Foster,
 2440 North avenue, on Saturday af-
 ternoon, Dec. 412, from until $ O'clock. No cards, or invitations have
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-08
Wor,1en and Men.

Woman began at zero and has through ages slowly unfolded and risen. Each age has protested against growth as unsexing woman. Men might spin and churn and knit and sew and cock and rock the cradle for generations and not be women. And woman will not become man by exter- nal occupations. Gods colors do not wash out; sex is dyed in the wool Henry Ward Beecher-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-08
Refern.

Passenger-Your trains always used to be late Today arrived ten minutes before departure time and find my train gone. Station Master-Ah. Since our new manager took charge we are trying to make up for lost time--Paris Journal Amusant.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-08
Restraint.

"Before we were married you called me an angel"
 II know it"
 And now you don't call me any thing.
 4sYou ought to be sincerely glad that possess such self control. l."-Houston Post
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-08
c.nero,,e ittIe Soul.

Mother-Bobby. we're making up a box of broken toys to send to the poor children. Go and bring me any you have. Bobby lreturning with armfuD II didn't have any broken ones. mann ma, so I smashed these. Boston Transcript
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-08
STRAINS EYES READING
 or THE WAR NEWS

Fred Osborn of 90 State street was
 arrested in a Main street five and ten cent store this afternoon by De- tective Sergeant Haclett charged with the theft of a pair of glasses.
 He said that he was merely exchang- ling a pair as he experienced difficulty in reading the war news and had no intention of stealing them.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-08
BOND MARKET.

New York, Dec. sssuch changes as occurred at the opening Of today's bond market were again limited to mere fractions. Atchison coIvertibles Of 1817, Rock Island debe1tures and Ehesapeaake a Ohio convertible 4 z1-2ss rose 1-S to If while Southern Rail- way 5ss fell 3-8. Otherwise prices Nere stationary
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-08
NOTICE

Carpenters take notice. Local Il 5, there will be a call meeting Tuesday evening Dec. 8, to elect delegates to the state convention of Carpenters to be held in Stamford. Feb. 7th and sth, 1915.
 Per Order Secretary,
 E. ELMENDORF.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-08
Nonsuppors.

ssYou say that your husband don't buy you any clothes7''
 s'No. judge. If my tongue were coat. ed it would have to be at my own eI- ense.''-Spokane Spokesman-R Review.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-08
DAMAGE BY STORM
 IN STATE IS HEAVY

New Haven, Dec. S-Damage by the storm continued to increase today rather than diminish. Railroad and trolley traffic returned to normal but communication by wire was even more seriously interrupted than dur ing the height of the gale yesterday.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-08
Mi out

Jobson (pocketing his pay augelolal Now for good baseball luck. Jene What do xoH neana Jobsen-pe
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-08

Augustine GustelI, driver Of a bak- cry wagon living at 6s0 Broad street, was fined $5 by Judge Wileer at to- dasyss city court session for cruelty to animals tn leaving his horse un- bIanketed 0n Water street for more than I 5 minutes yesterday.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-08
GEN. WOTHERSPOON
 GETS GOOD BERTH

New York, Dec. s-Major General William w wotherspoon. who retired as chief of staff of the United States army last month, was notified today by Govern or-elect Whitman that he would be appointed state superintend- ent of the public parks. MT. Whitman said that General wotherspoor had accepted the appointment.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-08
PERSONAL MENTION.

DrlJohn H. FTnnegan returned to duty at the emergency hospital this afternoon after several days illness with bronchitis.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-08

Robert w. Goelet, New York's veal thiest bachelor, caught his masseul with $35O in marked bills taken from 2 dresser in his room.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-08

The Chicago Federation of Labor adopted a resolution declaring that all dead union men must be buried in union-made coAins.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-08

The Paris authorities have made ar- rangements for Heating villages, z each village to consist Of a collection of canal boats.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-08

A. Tomlinson Of Brooklyn. was swept by a large wave from the deek Of the steamer C.omus. while on his way to New Orleans.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-08

been issued but it is hoped that the mothers will avail themselves of this opportunity to meet the teachers so- cia11y.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-08

Letters sent to Queen Mary by the Prince of siam were opened and cen- sored-