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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-01-08
BUNCH Of WIDOWS
Interesting Statistics of Seven.
teen Widows at
Dinner

Raleigh. N. c., Jan. 8. Without
doubt the most remarkable dinner ever
given in North Carolina was that at a
little town of Andrews. high up in
the North Carolina mountain region,
between the Blue Ridge and Great
Smoky ranges. J.. McWhitaker was
the host, and his guests were II wild
ows. whose ages and a number of whose
descendants tell two stories at once,
one of the longevity of North Caro-
~linans, the other of the fact that race
suicide has no footing il this common
wealth.
The combined ages of the II widows
are 1888 years, the average being 81.
The number Of children of these women
is 152. grandchildren $50. great grand
children so. great great. grandchildren
8. The average ages of the grandchil-
dIen is II years, and of the great
grandchildren nine. The dinner was
a bountiful one and the mountains lent
it their best, including wild turkeys,
pheasant, venison and the choicest
products of the fram and the garden.
Mr.. McWhitaker is wealthy and big
hearted. and so great was his pleasure
at the result of his novel dinner that
he is going to make it an annual fea-
ture.
There are big families in North
Carolina. and one has 80 children,
all living; three have 80. seven have
"a. and a number of 20 is by no means
uncommon. In one family there are
three sets of triplets and four sets of
twins. As Governor Craig put 1t,
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-01-08
Twenty Years
Ago To-Day
Items Taken from The
Daily Leader Files
apn.rx @ 1904
January 8, 1894

Mrs. A. Sylvester was an arrival
from the west this morning.
A sleigh load of Young people drove
up from Wentworth last evening to
attend service at the Presbyterian
church.
The Baptist Sunday school yester-
day elected the following officers for
the ensuing year: Frank Fuller. supt.
A. +, Glover, assistant supt. Susie
Farnham. secretary; Daisy McCready,
assistant secretary; George johnson,
treasurer; Verne Shaw, librarian; Edith
Bridges, %organist; Mrs. l.. NJ. Tolles,
choI lister.
Henry Cuisine met with a double
misfortune yesterday. While out div
ing his team became frightened as he
passed the Episcopal church and ran
away. He saved himself by jumping
from the vehicle which was demol-
ished by coming in contact with d
telegraph pole. When the team
reached home they rushed into the
barn, frightening a colt which MI.
nulsllUo = eOu, nClluhu, Il idu OF nine
or ten years. WAS feeding. The boy
was knocked down and trampled, be
ing so severely bruised about the
head and face that d doctor was called
to sew up his wounds.
Installation Of officers CT Odd Eel.
lows lodge took place Saturday even
ing. Deputy E. B. Davis conducting
the ceremonies.
At 1O:30 4. N. yesterday the opera
house was filed to its capacity to
hear the baccalauIeate exercises of the
mid winter class of the State Normal
school. Pres. Beadle, Revs. Jenkins,
Blackman, Ewart and the Presbyterian
choir occupied the platform. The SER
mon was delivered by Rev. Mr..
Ewart.
The week Of prayer is being observed
in the local churches this week.
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STATE NEWS

Dell Rapids-By a majority of l37
the voters of Dell Rapids. at a special
election, granted an electric light
and power franchise. According to
present plans the power plant will
be located at Baltic, using the excel
lent water power there.
B~rldgewater Col. p. l.. Hanson, of
this city. reports the sale by auction
Of the Claus lick farm, containing
$50 acres adjoining Scotland, to
Chris Tobberson, of Canton, for a
consideration of f48, 200, or $f35 per
acre, which is Considered one of the
BEST sales in this part of the state.
vermillion- What will be known as
the vermillion Creamery company has
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-01-08
Deafness Cannot be Cured

by local applications, as they cannot
reach the diseased portion OF tie ear.
There is ouly q way to cure deafness
and that is by constitutional remedies.
Deafness is caused by an inhamed con
dition OF the mucous lining Of the. Eu.
stachian tube. When this tn be is in
famed you have a rumbling sound or
imperfect hearing, and when it is entire
y closed deafness is the result, and un-
less the inflammation san b, ia en- out
and this tube restored to its normal con
dition, hearing will be destroyed for.
ever; nine cases oul of ten ar caused by
Catarrh, which is nothing but an infam-
ed condition Of the mucous surfaces
We will give One Hundred Dollars for
any case Of Dyafness Caused by catarrh)
that cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh
Cure. Send for circulars free.
+. j. CHENEY ~ CO, Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists. TOO.
Take Halls Family Pills.for Constipa
ton.
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DEAD MAN HER COMPANION.
Woman Alone With Body All Night on
Drifting Launch.

Miami, Fla. - After having been
adrift for twelve hours in a small
iaunci.. which sine was unable to man
age, Mrs. M. Il. Bearce, a tourist from
st. Louis, was rescued. In the boat
with the woman was the dead body of
her companion. George ID. Smith. who
In the early nineties was a restaurant
keeper in Fourteenth street. New York.
Shortly after the couple started out
for a boat ride the engine became
stalled. and while working yer it
Smith dropped dead from heart dis
ease.
Mrs. Bearce knew nothing about run-
ming the boat and drifted about in the
darkness until her cries were heard by
fishermen. She is In a critical condi-
ton as a result of her experience.
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CAN'T READ OR WRITE.
Vet This Ohio Man is In Prison Con
victed Of Forgery.

Columbus, O.-Although he can mel
Their read nor write, Jerry Norman was
received at the Ohio penltentiary to
serve a sentence of one year for for
gerry.
Norman was tried and convicted Of
the crime in Dayton several months
ago, but he was released on probation.
Reports were received at the state pris-
on to the effect that Norman was again
practicing the art Of forgery, but Rec
ord Clerk Bishop was inclined to doubt
the stories. knowing Of Norman's edu-
.cational shortcomings.
Probation officer Rarey was sent to
investigate and found that the reports
against Norman were true. The pris-
oner used a rubber stamp to afix sig
natures.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-01-08

a we'll known resident of this place, a
few days ago suffered a stroke of
paralysis which now has caused his
death. For some time after receiving
the injury he WAS in a hospital, but
received no benefit and was brought to
his home, where his faithful wife
! ,oked after him until his death from
the stroke of paralysis. He was one
of the most prominent German AmeIi
cans of this part of the state.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-01-08

done me q world of good. l wish
every suffering womsn could use this
excellent remedy and find out, as |
did, just how good it is" As ii has
helped thousands of others. it surely
will do the same for you. Every
bottle guaranteed, soc and 81. AT
all druggists. H.. E. Bucklen & Co.,
Philadelpnis or st. Louis. ADV.
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Alaskan DELEGATE Dead.

Newport, r. l., Jan. Thomas 8.
NOVEL;, prominent in the development
OF Alaska and formerly a Boston basi.
ness man, died at Seattle according to
a telegram received here by his wife.
Mr.. NOVEL; represented Alaska terri
tory at Washington for several years.
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North Carolina is at the head of the
procession in this line"
Not Beyond Help at 81.

Sleep-disturbing bladder weakness,
stiffness in joints, weak, inactive kid
ney action and rheumatic pains, are
all evidence uf kidney trouble. Mrs.
Mary A. Dean, Al E. Walnut St,
Taunton, Mass. writes: 81 have
passed my S7th birthday. and thought
| wav beyond the reach of medicine,
but Foley Kidney Pills have proved
most beneficial in my case. For sale
by all druggists. ADV.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-01-08
Stomach Troubles Disappear

Stomach, liver and kidney troubles,
weak nerves, lame back and female
ills disappear when Electric Bitters are
used. Thousands of women would not
be without n bottle in their home.
Eliza Pool of Depew, Okla. writes:
Electric Ritters raised me from a
bed Of sickness and suffering and has
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-01-08
QuantreH Band Survivor Dead.

Willows, CAL, Jan. Louis
Hulse, one of the few surviving MEM
bers of the notorious Quantrell band
of guerrillas. died suddenly of heart
disease at his ranch near here. He
had been a resident Of this county for
thirty years.
The daily sentinel., 1914-03-23
NOT
INVOLVED IN
BRIDGE TALK
Local Contractor Is Not Mention
ed in the Grand Jury'S
investigations.

at is only fair for me to state that
John j. Lumsden. who built pier b
on the Main street bridge is not in
volved in any of the Investigations or
evidence before the grand jury"
stated William Weiser this morning.
The district attorney. who left for
Montrose today, declared that it was
only Just to say that in none of the
testimony before the grand Jury was
a breath OF suspicion directed at Mr..
Lumsden.
81 went before the board as its le-
gal adviser said Mr.. Weiser, ''as
the legal adviser of the commission
ers. The evidence of competent en-
gineers before the grand jury was to
the effect that abutment A, the east
ahutment of the Maine street bridge,
would not stand high water | felt
it my duty to inform the commission
ers OF this fact since the evidence ap-
peared to be from capable experts so
that they would take whatever steps
they desired toward protecting the
bridge from the spring floods. If
their examination shows the bridge
to be in danger they can fortify It.
If not, the suspicious which have been
held concerning the bridge will have
to be proven groundless."
The daily sentinel., 1914-03-23
Big BW Price,
Like Taft, Loses
Weight; off Job

Like another famous Big Bill in
history. Large William Price. former
ly of Cameo. now of Sheriff Schra-
der's hostelry. is losing weight. now
that he is working on his regular
job.
1'renching the jail yard for shrub
berry. delving into landscape garden
ing on small scale and raking the
lawn is a different occupation from
that which occupied Price few short
weeks ago, and the result is appar-
ent in his waist line. Bill has lost 20
pounds and some 6 or inches on his
belt.
Williams intoxicants have been
cut down during his stay at the jail
and this is helping his complexion.
In fact, the six months or so that
Price, Ong and the rest of the boot
ieggers fraternity viii spend in dur
ance vile will do them more good
than trip to Europe.
The daily sentinel., 1914-03-23
CALL MEETING
TO BOOST NEW
CLEANUP PLAN
Committee is Active; Chamber is
Behind Big "Paint the City"
Movement.

The following proclamation was is
sued this morning by the cleanup
and Daint-up" committee of the
Chamber of Commerce and is self
explanatory:
In keeping with movement ma
tion-wide in its scope the Chamber
of Commerce has appointed a COM
mittee of three members to foster a
cleanup and paint-up campaign in
Grand Junction.
This committee has enlisted the
support of the daily newspapers of
the city and in the plan and under
the auspices of the Chamber of
Commerce. we urge on every citizen
the necessity of joining in this en-
terprise.
March 30 has been set as the
urge all public spirited citizens to
make this period of real time for
cleaning up and painting up the city.
ITO further the movement meet
ing is hereby called for the Chamber
of Commerce rooms at 1880 o'clock,
to be attended particularly by all
business men interested in the plan.
A general invitation to interested
people is also extended.
FRANK l.. CARSON,
EMMETT FULLER,
&c. C. LAMB,
Committee"
The meeting which is called will
probably be largely attended as the
business men who are most interest
ed in the movement will take an ac-
tive interest in the proposition.
The daily sentinel., 1914-03-23
ADVERTISED LETTER LIST.

Advertised list for the week ending
March 81. 1914. When calling for
letters in this list please say "adyer-
tised" and give date.
A fee of l cent will be charged for
all advertised mail.
Andrew, Mrs. Rose; Archuletta,
Elico; Adams, Elmer; Ballard II. F.;
Bane. b. s.; Brobeck. Slim; Cark-
huff, Frank; Clark. S. X; Davis. w.
D.; Dahlberg. Miss Celia G.; Dahl
berg. n. H.; Dahl. A. p; Fal, Frank
v; Ford, Mrs. s.; Green, Mrs. Bes-
sic; Garcia, Clestino; Jones, Walter;
Kit, l.. j.; Lee, W. H.; Landhouse,
Guss; AIcDaniells. Mrs. j. w; More
no, Jesus: Nord. Mrs. G.; Oleson.
Mrs. Carrie; Springer, r. E.; Snidow,
Carl; Thompson, Miss Josephine;
Tschido. Bonnie; Walter, Ernest;
Weist. Jr., Jack.
The daily sentinel., 1914-03-23
Conviction BORN of Experiencc.

The man who has used Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy and watched
and felt and realized its remarkable
curative properties will tell you that
it has no superior for coughs and
colds. :, The remarkable success OF
this preparation aided by the per-
sonal Recommendation of people who
have been cured by it has made it
one of the most popular medicines in
use. Try it when you have a cough
or cold and realize for yourself what
a first class cough medicine will ac-
complish. For sale by all druggists.
The daily sentinel., 1914-03-23
New Official on
Grande Announced

j. Russell has been appointed as
sistant general manager on the Dem
yer & Rio Grand, succeeding W. 5.
Martin who goes back to his former
position as traffic manager. MI.
Russell will be an aide to vice-presi-
dent Brown. He was formerly gem
eral superintendent of the Great
Northern lines west of Troy. Mont.
Mr.. Russell's headquarters Will be
in Denver
The daily sentinel., 1914-03-23

The statement published last week
to the effect that c. d. Smith, head
Of the C. ID. Smith Drug Co., was
confined in a hospital in Pueblo sew
eral weeks during his recent absence
from the city, was incorrect. Mr..
Smith was ill in Pueblo only day
or two. The remainder of his alb
sence from the city was spent by Mr..
Smith and his family in Ell Paso,
Texas, enjoying a vacation.
The daily sentinel., 1914-03-23

G. NJ Skinber, general manager
for the Morey Mercantile company
who has been here inspecting the
local office for several days left this
morning for Delta and Montrose. He
found everything in the local office
in fine shape.
The daily sentinel., 1914-03-23
Muddy Complexion.

When you see woman with a
muddy or sallow complexion and
dull eyes, you may know that her
liver is out of order. few doses
of ChamberIain's Tablets will correct
=. and make her look better and
feel better. For sale By all drug
gists. .-----.----
The daily sentinel., 1914-03-23

e. R. Mills of the u. S. r. s., re-
turned this morning from an inspec-
ton trip to the High Line. Mr.. Mills,
who is chief clerk found everything
fine shape and moving along in an
even manner.
The daily sentinel., 1914-03-23

In about week the city fire de-
partment will move from its present
quarters to the Dudley block on Main
street The police department will
be moved to the county Jail. C. p.
MoCary will take possession of the
old fire hall.
The daily sentinel., 1914-03-23

II. d. Pollock. who is travelling
freight inspector for several large
railroads, and who has been here
for several days. left this morning
for Mack. He states that he found
everything in fine order all around
the local yards.
The daily sentinel., 1914-03-23

w. II. Musselman. who formerly
lived in this city and operated the
Orpheum theater while here, was an
outbound passenger this morning for
Delta. He is travelling with the
eight-reel production which was
shown at the Majestic Friday and
Saturday, Antony and Cleopatra"
The daily sentinel., 1914-03-23

Former Physical Director Director
Pearson of the Y. NJ. c. A. was an
outbound passenger this morning for
Colorado Springs. From there he ex-
poets to leave for Kansas, where he
has several offers under considera-
tion.
The daily sentinel., 1914-03-23
Vinfon Funeral
Service Thursday

The funeral services over the re-
mains of the late William r. Vinton
will be held Thursday afternoon at
. o'clock from the home at S24 Third
avenue.
Relatives are expected from out of
the city to attend the services. A
large concourse of friends of the de-
ceased viii probably attend the OBJ
scquies.
The daily sentinel., 1914-03-23

DR.. II. B. Shoup, physician and re-
cent arrival from Fort Wayne. Ind,
is the father CT a baby girl, who ar
rived Saturday. Both mother and
baby are doing fine.
The daily sentinel., 1914-03-23

J. F.. Laurette and wife and John
L. Flower and wife, all Of Ell Paso,
Texas. stopped off for short local
visit yesterday and left early this
morning for their homes.
The daily sentinel., 1914-03-23

Mrs. 5. n. Wheeler returned vest
erday from Colorado Springs and
Denver. When in Colorado Springs
she attended the state meeting OF the
ID. A. X.
The daily sentinel., 1914-03-23

Mrs. b. o. Reed stopped off last
evening with friends on her way from
Salt Lake. where she has spent the
winter, to her home in Mancos. She
is glad to be back to Colorado again.
She left for her home this morning
The daily sentinel., 1914-03-23

W. A. Meyer. formerly with the
Globe Express company in this city
hut who has been living in Texas for
some time. has returned. Colorado
seems much better to him than the
Gulf Ccast There hefwas affected
with a peculiar roaring OF the head
due to the low altitude.
The daily sentinel., 1914-03-23

The backyard of the Y NJ. c. A.
has been planted to grass and a trel-
lis work constructed along the rear
edge, which greatly adds to the ap-
pearance.
The daily sentinel., 1914-03-23

Mrs. H. e. Topaz and her grandson,
Edwin. Were outbound passengers on
Saturday for Green River where Mrs.
Topaz will visit her son, C. II. Topaz
for week or ten days.
The daily sentinel., 1914-03-23

Miss Alwilda Thomas, a well
known local teacher, left Saturday
for Green River for a weeks vacation
with her sister, Mrs. George w. Cut
ting.
The daily sentinel., 1914-03-23

]. +. Sheehan, a well known Pali-
SADIE man. left this morning for Delta
or an indefinite stay. He is. connect
ed with the Mountain States Tele-
phone company.
The daily sentinel., 1914-03-23

\ brighter outlook before you ey-
cry day will add years to your life.
The Mesa Paint & Wall Paper Conn
pany will sell you this sort of insur-
ance at the right price. 3-23-lt
The daily sentinel., 1914-03-23

Miss Eula Gothard. daughter OF
DR.. Gothard of De Beque, who has
been visiting friends in Grand juno
tion, has returned to her home.
The daily sentinel., 1914-03-23

Guy Furnish, who has been em-
ployed by the government at Tunnel
No. l for the last few months. re-
turned to his home in HotchlSiss this
morning.
The daily sentinel., 1914-03-23

Mr.. and Mrs. j. II. Johnston came
down from Glenwood Springs early
this morning and are visiting and
shopping.
The daily sentinel., 1914-03-23

II. 5. Dunham, western slope man
ager for the |. c. s., was an outbound
passenger this morning for Somerset
and other North Fork points on bus
iness connected with his firm.
The daily sentinel., 1914-03-23

Pete Mogensen. organizer for the
w. o. W, returned this morning
from weeks trip to Glenwood
Springs in the interest of his lodge.
The daily sentinel., 1914-03-23
A Word of Caution.

One should be exceptionally care
ful just now about taking cold, and
when a cold is contracted get rid of
it as quickly as possible. To accom-
plish this you will find Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy excellent 1t
is not only prompt and effectual but
is pleasant and safe to take, and has
reputation OF forty years back of
it. For sale by all druggists
The daily sentinel., 1914-03-23

w. w. CAV, who left for the Para
doN country in the interests of the
Standard Chemical company some
time ago, returned last evening.
The daily sentinel., 1914-03-23

H. II. Webb and wife are visiting
from Chicago. They are well pleased
with the attractions of the Grand
Valley.
The daily sentinel., 1914-03-23

]. w. Richards, a well known
Fruita man who has been here for
some time on business. returned home
Saturday morning.
The daily sentinel., 1914-03-23

Mr. and Mrs. S. Huntington and
daughter arrived last evening from
their home in Hotchkiss for a several
days business visit.
The daily sentinel., 1914-03-23

Geo. Howell was an outbound pas
senger this morning for Delta. He
is travelling for large eastern knit
ting concern. His home is in Fruita,
The daily sentinel., 1914-03-23

Mr.. and Mrs. S. l.. Ordway of
Oneida. ILL.,, are stopping off locally
and inspecting the fruit lands with
view to locating.
The daily sentinel., 1914-03-23

Walter f. Henerick, a Paradox
miner, arrived last evening and left
this morning for the Henery noun
tains.
The daily sentinel., 1914-03-23

E. l.. Benson, well known Tel
luride man. arrived last evening for
a weeks business visit.
The daily sentinel., 1914-03-23

Miss Carrie Lindley a popular
teacher in the high school. has gone
to Glenwood Springs for the spring
vacation.
The daily sentinel., 1914-03-23

j. w. Brooks, a well known local
man, left this morning for an indefi-
mite stay in Whitewater where he has
accepted a position.
The daily sentinel., 1914-03-23

T. F. Durkin, Rio Grande train
master, is here from his headquarters
at Helper on company business.
The daily sentinel., 1914-03-23

Miss F. Edith Taylor of Denver is
visiting friends.
The daily sentinel., 1914-03-23

Mr., and Mrs. c. B. Charming are
stopping off for a few days while on
their way home to Mexico, Mo, from
the coast.
The daily sentinel., 1914-03-23

Miss Ella Summerland, who left
several days ago for Palisade on
visit, returned home Sunday.
The daily sentinel., 1914-03-23

Longshore's Ice Cream is delicious,
smooth in texture, rich in quality.
3-l9-tf
The daily sentinel., 1914-03-23
ABOUT TOW N

ID. Hill of Palisade is visiting in
Grand Junction today.
The daily sentinel., 1914-03-23

|. Eggleston and wife of Chicago
are registered at the La Court for
several days business stay in Grand
Junction.
The daily sentinel., 1914-03-23

Longshore's Ice ream will, be de-
livered to any part of the city.
3-19-tf
The daily sentinel., 1914-03-23

Geo. c. Sorricll arrived from his
home in Cleveland last evening and
is calling ON local merchants.
The daily sentinel., 1914-03-23

5. Smith of Telluride is registered
at the oxford during his Grand juno
ton visit.
The daily sentinel., 1914-03-23

f. NJ. Dyer and T. T. Sparks, both
of Las Vegas. n. NJ. stopped off for
a few hours visit with local friends
yesterday.
The daily sentinel., 1914-03-23

F. II. Keller and wife arrived yes
terday from West Point. Nebr., and
are looking around with view to To-
eating.
The daily sentinel., 1914-03-23

L. p. Hanak was an outbound pas
senger this morning for Salt Lake.
The daily sentinel., 1914-03-23

J. G. Boulter came up last evening
from Mack on business and pleasure.
The daily sentinel., 1914-03-23

w d. Halpin of the Uintah rail-
way at Mack, arrived last evening on
company business.
The daily sentinel., 1914-03-23

Thos. Mckelvie, Collbran cattle
man, is here on business and pleas
ure.
The daily sentinel., 1914-03-23

f. d. Blodgett, Mack sheep man,
returned home this morning
The daily sentinel., 1914-03-23

w. w. Gregory came down last
evening from his home in Ouray for
a few days sojourn.
The daily sentinel., 1914-03-23

Eat Longshore's Ice Cream once.
and you will want it again. 3-19-tft
The daily sentinel., 1914-03-23

]. c. Carnahan is here today from
Fruita on business.
The daily sentinel., 1914-03-23

Mrs. W. G. Wilson arrived EARLY
this morning from her home in Og-
den and is visiting friends.
The daily sentinel., 1914-03-23

Geo. H. Miller of the Plateau Val
ley. is a Grand Junction visitor to-
day. He owns a large ranch there.
The daily sentinel., 1914-03-23

Longshore's lee Cream, any fla
yor and color on order. 3-19-tf