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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-12-03
SIMPSON CLUB FEAsrs.


OF Booster Organization.
Simpson, Kan, Dec. 3.-Over $50
people were the guests Of the Simpson
Commercial club at its first annual
banquet here this week. Members Of
the club had extended invitations to
their large host of farmer friends and
over two hundred guests were present
from outside the city.
Rev. William Bamfort, the young
Methodist minister Of Simpson who is
one Of the towns most enthusiastic
boosters. presided as toastmaster, and
splendid music was furnished by the
Beloit orchestra and the Beloit and
Simpson quartettes. The principal
addresses were made by Senator Har-
~ Mcmillan of Minneapolis, and Max
Anderson of Beloit. Toasts were re-
sponded to by ]. w. Shanks, Prof
Lyness, John Trumbu1l, and a num-
Der of others.
The club has. only been organized
for a few months but it is one Of the
Invest booster organizations in this
part of the state and has been help
full to the town in many ways.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-12-03

had been shipped. They were sent to
the Baker-Croweu Grain company and
to the Hall-Baker Grain company OF
Kansas City.
Later Bell returned to the office and
renewed his demand for 5000. When
refused he asked for the bills of lad
ing. Having spent several dollars In
making inquiries, the Moss company
refused to give them up. Bell then de-
parted, saying he would return. but
since then he has not been seen. The
police were notified
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-12-03

Kansas Farmer Spent . Lifetime Ac.
cumulating Old IRON Scraps.
junction City. KAN, Dec. 4-The big
gest junk pile in Kansas has been sold.
1t Is the lifetime accumulation Of the
late John Russ Of near Milford. J. II.
Richards of Salina.' who has purchased
the pile. estimates that there will be
eighteen carloads OF it.
In the pile there are six traction en-
gines, two huge iron wheels that could
not be loaded on a wagon without be-
ing blown to pieces with dynamite and
1900 pounds of nails.
The late owner of this immense scrap
accumulation. The I. 800 pounds Of nails
had been picked up by him one at
time and thrown on the mountain Of
junk.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-12-03
AGED WOMAN KILLED.

Taking Short Cut to Town WamcgO
Pioneer Loses Her Life.
WameRo. Kan, Dec. 3-Mrs Chas.
Kreiger was struck by the engine on
Union Pacific train No. 104 in the
yards at Wamego Wednesday and in
stantly killed The accident occurred
about fifty yards west of the depot
Mrs. Kreiger was over 20 years of
age She was on her way up town
and took the short cut through the
yards instead Of going around by the
street. Az she was crossing the tracks
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-12-03
MEXICAN Is HELD.
Man Accused OF Parsons Murder
Brought to Coffeyvine.

Coffeyville, Kan, Dec. 3.-Frank
Mennez, the Mexican track worker
who Saturday night Is said to have
shot and killed w. I. CARRIER, a cloth
ing merchant at Parsons, Kansas, was
brought here Wednesday night from
Cleveland, Okla, where he was ar
rested.
Mennez is held here for safe keep
ing, as feeling against him in Parsons
is high. Coffeyville police stated
Mennez sustained two flesh wounds as
a result of the shots fired by a Par
sons officer.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-12-03
PRAISES THE PRESIDENT.


Atchison. Kan, Dec. 3.-Commend-
ing President Wilson on his attitude
toward war agitation, ]. B. Chapman,
president Of the International Peace
and Equity league, sent the following
telegram to President Wilson Wednes-
day:
THE International Peace and
Equity league, through its executive
committee in conference here, warmly
commends. as patriotic and timely.
your stand against war agitation and
unwise congressional action favoring
enlarged armament Of navy and in
crease Of army. In this crisis our
country's safety lies in strict neutral
ity and cool heads
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-12-03
BeIleviIIe Horses Dying.

Belleville, Kan, Dec. 3.-Quite a num-
Der of farmers of this section have
been losing their horses from a dis
ease resembling that which visited
Kansas and other states two years ago.
The horses become wild and finally die
after great suffering.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-12-03

the incoming train was seen to be ap-
preaching her and bystandcrs called
fused by the close approach Of the
train and the shouted instructions of
those nearby. she stepped squarely in
front Of the engine. Death was in
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-12-03
Thieves Clean Clothes Line.

Ottawa, Kan, Dec. 3.-Thieves stole
SO worth Of linen and clothing last
night from a clothesline in Mrs. H. ".
Scruggs' yard. The articles taken
were small articles. Mrs. Scruggs says
this is the first time she has ever had
anything stolen from a line.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-12-03
Kimban Funeral Today.

Manhattan, Kan. Dec. 3.-The fun
eral of Ned w. Kimball, who died
Tuesday morning, will be held today
at o'clock. A private service will
be held at the home. The Elks will
have charge Of the service.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-08-17
"Sis' Cow

The following from the Arcadia
Enterprise fits our situation exactly
and in the hopes that every city dad
will read and take its teachings SER
iously. we give you this pleasure of
'tmusing'' during some quiet even
tide upon this burning ISSUE"
''She riseth wrong end first about
a. M, stretcheth herself horizon
tally, walleth her eyes angelically
skyward, looketh as pious as color
ed deacon who passerh the contribu-
tion basket, as docile as an alligator
basking in Florida's glorious sun
shine, and secretly prepareth her
program for the day. Verify, she is
full of deceit as a boarding house
pantry is full of prunes. Verify, she
is as full of mischief as town pup
is full of fleas.
"She turneth her bugle note loose
upon an unsuspecting and defense
less slumbering community. She
bawleth and bellyacheth till her
guzzle trough swelleth as big as a
banana stalk. Her voice is likened
unto a cross between a steam caliope
and soap factory whistle. She
openeth her lungs at full capacity.
She hallohooeth and belloweth till
the whole town is in a nervous fren-
~ She beateth every known fire
alarm for pulling people out of bed.
The hog pistol is but a fizzle fire.
cracker as compared to the lungs OF
old Pride
Having assured herself that the
community is awake and astir, she
slapeth her foot on the soft pedal
and shutteth of her steam, cougheth
UP her mango and cheweth with as
much vigor as a damsel cheweth heI
store7bought wax at country break.
down. She iburyeth her face in as
deep content as a piccaninny buryett
his front piece in a DeSoto county
watermelon, and then setteth up hel
watchful waiting.
| when she is turned out for the
day she taketh the sidewalk as hel
playground and the whole town fol
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-08-17

The Ocala Country Club and golf
links which are being kept open for
the pleasure of it's members who are
spending the summer at home, pre-
sents a beautiful sight each after
noon when the elements permit.
While no set program has been ar
ranged the delightful informally
makes the games all the more enjoy
able, the links being in prime condi-
ton and the one spot of earth that's
away from the busy whirl and city
heat.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-08-17

Mr.. and Mrs. r. S. Hall, Miss Mary
Burford of Ocala, Miss Harrell of
Roanoke, Va, 4Mr. ]. B. Long of
Tampa, DIR. Todd of Atlanta, Mrs.
Clarence Camp and1Mr. Earl Hall of
this city.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-08-17

Among the many delightful social
FEATURES at Grove Park Inn, Ashe-
vile, n. c., last week was the sixteen
course dinner Of Friday evening Civ
en- at this popular hotel by Mr.. Will
lam Camp of this city, when he en-
tertained in compliment of the Ocala
friends that are spending the sum-
mer at that charming resort. Among
Mr.. Camps guests were Mr.. and
Mrs. Paul Simpson of Jacksonville,
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-08-17

Mrs. Butler who has been in the
hospital for several weeks, returned
to her home at Inverness today fully
recovered from her recent illness.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-08-17

Of Interest to Mothers
The second annual better babies
contest will be held. under the aus
pices Of the Ocala Woman's Club, in
the new club house in November.
This contest will be conducted
along the same general lines as those
followed last year. and a prize will
he given TO the winning baby Of each
class.
Watch the papers for detailed in
formation, or address, Mrs. R. L.
Anderson, chairman enrolment COM
mittee, Ocala. Florida.
Mrs. r. R. Carroll and daughter
Merris, came home yesterday from
st. Petersburg, where they have
been visiting Mrs. CAROLS sisters,
Mrs. Ramsaur and Mrs. Hannah, for
the past six weeks.
Mr. and Mrs. ]. NJ Mcdonald
have returned from a weeks visit
to friends and relatives in Jackson
Vile
Miss Ellie Tydings delivered a.
splendid lecture on Missionary
Work in Mexico yesterday morning
at the Methodist church at Anthony.
She was listened to with keenest in
terest, for everyone is more or less
ip+oroe+o5 in Tho a ffa;re of NJoxioo Of
this time. Miss Tydings is anxiously
awaiting her call to return to Dur
ango, where for many years as a
Methodist missionary she conducted
school for young women.
This weeks social calendar will be
Frightened by several informal par
ties. During the midsummer season
the college set comes into its own,
and all sorts of pleasures are plan
ned in their honor, and for the pleas
Iure of those that come from distant
cities to spend a portion of their
holidays with relatives and friends.
On Wednesday evening Mr.. and Mrs.
Robert l.. Anderson will entertain at
beautifully appointed dance at
their home in compliment to their
house geust and niece, Miss Ludie
Smith, of Louisville, K.
Mrs. l.. B. Tyding has returned to
her home in Wi1liston, after
1
and daughter-in-law, DR.. and Mrs.
Chas. r. Tydings.
The Ocala Country Club and golf
| links which are being kept open for
the pleasure of it's members who are
spending the summer at home, pre-
sents beautiful sight each after
noon when the elements permit.
While no set program has been ar
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-08-17

Judge David S. Williams, after a
visit in Massachusetts and New York
children, has arrived home, greatly
improved by his trip. Judge Will
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-08-17

Mrs. l.. B. Tyding has returned to
her home in Wil1iston, after a
weeks visit at the home of her son
and daughter-in-law, DR.. and Mrs.
Chas. r. Tydings.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-08-17

Jams viii begin al once to make
ready for the November fair which
he hopes will be better and larger in
every way than ever. Miss Polly
Williams, the judges youngest
daughter, is in Europe pursuing her
studies in art. The family have no
uneasiness as to her welfare as she
is with the family Of an uncle who
IS an officer in the German army.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-08-17

Miss Marguerite Porter, who is
the lovely guest of her sister, Mrs.
Lew Lyons of DesMoines, Iowa, has
just returned to Mrs. Lyons after a
week delightfully."- spent with jolly
house party of friends at Lake Obo-
boil, near DesMoines, where the
happiest of good times was enjoyed.
Next week Miss Porter will go with
a party of friends to Denver, Colo,
where for three weeks they will
revel in the beauties of that wonder
full city and state
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-08-17

Miss Annie Atkinson, after a visit
at her home in Morristown, Tenn, is
now the guest of Miss Mary Gal
braith at the hon pc of her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. "A. e. Galbraith at Gal
braith Springs, Tenn, where she
will remain for a month or more.
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The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-08-17

.~"Er3*< "sE~:
Of you nave any items for this department call
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-08-17

this afternoon with Mrs. French, one
of the best loved members of the
congregation who on account of in
firmities cannot always he one of
their number. The ladies met at the
parsonage at $50, each with a
daintily prepared lunch and her
sewing bag, and went in a body to
Mrs. French's residence and gave
her one of the most enjoyable sur
prise parties of her life. A grand
good time was enjoyed and when
the lunches were opened it proved a
spread indeed, a feast of reason and
flow of soul.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-08-17

Mrs. Walter Yonge and children
of Jacksonville are in the city the
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. r. e. Yonge
and family. Mr.. Yonge has been
here several weeks, doing some
plumbing work on the new high
school building.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-08-17

Miss Mary Connor and her young
sister, Miss Miriam Conner, will
ei1nore, Md, sailing via the Merch-
ants & Miners Line from Jackson
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-08-17

Mrs. S. G. Meyers and children
have returned from Lake Weir,
where they were the guests of Mrs
Otis Green of Ocala. who is summer
ing at this pretty resort Tampa
Tribune
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-08-17

Mr.. and Mrs e. G. Rivers return
ed today from a weekend visit to
friends and relatives in Micanopy,
where they went especially to be in
attendance upon the marriage OF
Miss Catherine johnson to Mr.. Geo.
d. Carter, which was solemnized in
that city today.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-08-17

Mr. w. q. Zewadski, Jr., and Mr..
Robert CLARK motored up from Tam
pa Saturday night for weekend
visit to relatives, Mr. Zewadski COM
ing especially to see his wonderful
little son, who is on his first visit to
his grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. w.
K. Zewadski, Sr. The gentlemen
will return to Tampa Tuesday.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-08-17

Mr.. Ben Rheinauer has gone to
New York City to purchase the fall
and winter goods for the firm of
Rheinauer & Co. While in the big
city Mr. rRheinauer hopes TO be able
to get some message from his
brother and sister-in-law, Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Rheinauer, who are
among the marooned Americans in
Europe.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-08-17

Mr.. and Mrs. T. J. Blalock are hay
ing a delightful visit in Tallahassee
with their daughter, Mrs. T. ]. Nixon
and family.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-08-17

Eastern Star Sewing Circle
The Eastern Star sewing circle
viii meet Wednesday afternoon at
Yonge's hall instead of with Mrs.
Weihe, on account of her being out
OF town.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-08-17

Mrs. George H. Ford, after a visit
of a month with her parents, Mr.
and Mrs B. "A Weathers, returned
to her home in Jacksonville today.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-08-17

Mrs William Hooker left Sunday
afternoon for ten days visit to
Mrs. Jack Camp and family in Ashe-
vile, n. C. Mrs. Rockers family,
who are summering at Seabreeze,
have as their guest during their
mothers absence their aunt, Mrs. E.
| H. Mote of Leesburg
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-08-17

Mrs. F. G. B. Weihe is spending a
few weeks at North Lake Weir, oc-
cupying one of the Conner cottages,
and has as her guests her son and
daughter-in-law, Mr.. and Mrs. Carl
Weihe of Jacksonville and her niece
Miss Henrietta Rabe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-09

the United States shah form part acting
as chairman hereof ex-officio.
"2-This committee shall study the
problems presented by the present Euro
pean war and shall submit to the govern
ing board the suggestions it may deem of
common interest. In the study of ques-
lions of technical character this commit
tee will consult the board of jurists.
'3-Each government may submit to the
committee such plans or suggested reso-
lutions as may be deemed convenient. on
the different subjects that circumstances
suggest"
The committee was Immediately APP
pointed to consist of the secretary of
state of the United States and the ann
bassadors from Brazil, Chile, Argentine,
the ministers from Uruguay, Peru, Ecua-
dor and Honduras.
Ambassador Naon of Argentina made
the longest speech of the meeting sub
hitting the proposal for a commission.
which was adopted.
Concrete proposals such as the limiting
of the supply of coal to belligerent war
ships, and measures which would make
it impossible for battle craft to sustain
themselves for any length of time in
American waters, will be taken under
consideration by the commission.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-09

ward to good values according to
quality One outlet for the trade Is
considerably diminished this year by
the very small amount of trucking
back and forth to the wharves due TO
the effect of the war on exporting and
and importations. Most of the trading
this week was local, and almost wholly
confined to sales of commercial horses.
Heavy draft horses. even of the best
quality and weights, sold slowly and at
lower values than week ago The gen
eral range was from $500 to 1915, with a
few sales up to $780,. medium weight
drafters sold more rapidly, at $225 to $780,
heavy wagon and express horses at sl6e
to s225: chunks at 800 to $500; light weight
horses for general business and delivery
teaming at s125 to $i75.
At the City Sale Stables-J. c. Keith.
Stevens & Sweet Horse Co. sold at the
Brighton sale stables three express car
loads of green horses. One carload was
of choice draft horses from Iowa and the
other two included all weights of green
horses There were also about rs seconds
William Hurwitz at his Portland street
stables offered three carloads of green
horses and 60 seconds. Sales were of suf-
ficient volume to pretty nearly clean up
the amount. but prices were lower on
average sales than a week ago. One pair
of good drafters weighing about 1850 lbs.
sold for 1925
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-09

Washington, Dec. s.--The Federal Re-
serve Board held It's conference today
with representatives of state banks and
trust companies to discuss regulations
for their entrance to the federal reserve
system, but failed to reach a point where
definite rules to govern then admission
could be outlined The committee of
state bankers appeared for the purpose
of considering this question several
months ago, announced it's inability to
solve the problem for the present. The
bankers will continue consideration of
this matter and the board probably will
take it UP also with the governors of the
IL reserve banks on Thursday and with
the federal advisory council at its first
meeting to be held here.
Bankers today tentatively offered one
suggestion which did not meet with great
favor among board members. They pro-
MES be permitted to quit the federal sys-
tenn without the process of liquidation
now required of banks which give up
their membership.
1t was pointed out tonight that If a
large number of state banks were to enter
the system and were to become vital
part of it they might be able In the flu
ture to exert undue influence through
such an arrangement. The board, some
of, its members said, might find embar-
rassment in the ability of thousands of
banks to withdraw If it made rulings
which they did not like.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-09
NATIONAL HOME

The funeral of the late, Thomas
Decks was held from the Home at 2
p. M. Tuesday, Rev. FIR. Michigan Off
ciating.
James A. Seamans of Washburh,
late Co. b, 1st Me. Inf, a former mem
Der, has been re-admitted.
The picture program for Wednes-
day evening is as follows: The Best
Man." Frontier; Lost in the Train
Thanhouser; For the People" a two
reel feature, Victor; and "On Again,
Off Again, Finnegan," Joker comedy.
George NJ. Bickford has been grant
ed furlough to visit his home in
Limerick.
Captain William ]. Gillespie, the re-
firing commissary of subsistence, gave
an ice cream collation. at the Home
hotel Tuesday evening to a party OF
some 80 lady employees, in reciprocal
ton for the fine travelling bag which
they had given him last Saturday eve
ming Colonel John Richards was pres
ent and made some very pleasing re-
marks This is the last send off to the
gallant captain, who soon goes to
Florida for the winter
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-09
BEN elects COMEDY
PLAYERS SCORE BIG
HIT TUESDAY NIGHT
City Hall Filled to Doors with
Audience That Appreciates
the Work of These Clever
Artists

Fine acting was the keynote of the
program given Thursday evening at
City hall by The Comedy Players in
the Augusta Entertainment Course
conducted under the auspices of the
Penney Memorial church. The hall
was crowded to the doors and each OF
the four one-act comedy plays drew
an abundance of applause, giving EVIL
dence of the audiences keen apprecia-
ton of the high quality of the per-
Torrance.
The players were selected and
trained by Ben elect, one of the
greatest dramatic authorities, and
could not but please. The members
of the company were: George G.
Somnes, George B. Hare, Miss Ruth
Vivian, and Miss Rosalie De Veaux
''Sweethearts" was the first play
presented and the players from the
very first act won their audience. The
other plays presented during the eve
ming were: THE Falcon" by Alfred
Tennyson; THE Silent System" by
Brander Matthews, and "Chums" By
"Sal Atticum."
The plays were all well received and
should the players return to the city
they would be assured of a full house
for the quality of their work would
not be forgotten. e
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-09
NATIONS DISAPPROvE
NEUTRALITY FRACTURES and
SEEK TO DISCOVER REMEDY

ashington, Dec. s.-Twenty ma
tions of the Western hemisphere to-
day expressed their disapproval of the
effects Of operations of the European
belligerents in the waters of the two
Americas and appointed a commission
OF diplomats 10 formulate practical
steps looking to a more vigorous as
sertion Of the rights to neutrals.
Gathered around an oval table In
the Pan-American union building, the
diplomatic representatives of eight
American republics urged united ac-
ton by the nations of this hemisphere
to restore trade and remove some of
the restrictions placed upon commerce
by European war.
II was the first international con-
ference of neutral nations which had
assembled in any part of the globe
since the European war began and ir-
respective of its possible accomplish
ments during the present conflict was
regarded as the birth of new move
ment in international law for the def
milton Of neutral as opposed to the
right of the beliigerent. Underlying
the several speeches made by the Dip
iomats was q note Of warning that
the presence es heiiigerent warships
in the Western hemisphere already
had produced grave complications be-
tween American nations and European
powers demonstrating the vital neef
OF American solidarity.
Secretary Bryan made the opening
speech. pointing out that the Upttet