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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-03-08

Washington, March S.-During the
last few hours of congress a bill
passed both branches increasing the
limit of cost of the postoffice building
at Garden City $6,O5O. This addi
tional amount was appropriated for
the purpose of making the building
more substatial and fireproof. Con-
gresham Nicely passed the bill in the
house.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-03-08
All Enamel Ware at
Is Per Cent Off

Gray, blue and white, and
Coffee Pots, Tea Pots, Berlin
Kettles, Berlin Sauce Pans, Pre-
serving Kettles, Sauce Pans,
Dish Pans, etc, in the best
makes, at % Per Cent Less Than
Regular.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-03-08
Vote for Commission Government.

Horton, Kan, March Sat a spe-
cial election neld here Saturday, con-
mission form of city government was
adopted by a majority of % votes. On
account of the bad weather, only
about one-half of the normal vote was
l1n1Iad
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-03-08

erS. All are Industrious and a credit
to their parents and the community.
Mr.. and Mrs. Esping are yet young
in spirit, they are enjoying good
health and take an active interest in
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-03-08
L. s. Disciplinary Barracks.

Washington, March S.-The United
States military prison at Fort Leaven-
worth, Kan, will hereafter be known
Is the United States disciplinary bar
racks, according to a recent act of
congress-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-03-08

We Refund Railroad Fare to
Out-of-Town Customers ac-
cOrding to amount purchased.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-03-08
Moro MoneN to- Garden Cfty.

secure medical aid and advice in the
proper care of the mouth and teeth.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-03-08

Mrs. Gray-"The window in my hall has
stained glass in it, Mrs Green-''Too bad
Can't you find anything that'H take the
stains out ?''-Boston Transcript.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-03-08

All Dinneruuare at
IS Per Cent Off

In face of the fact that din
nerware, both imported and do
mestic, has advanced in price
since the beginning of the Euro
pean war, this is an unusual OPP
portunity for you to buy.
You are entitled to unrestrict-
ed choice of any of the choice
patterns and makes we carry,
each one of which is carried in
open stock, so that you can buy
as much as you wish to start
with and add to at any future
time.
Choice of all Jardinieres we
have in stock at 1878 Per Cent
Off.
All of our stock of Dresden
China at % Per Cent Discount.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-03-08

dau H ~ store B d
i
! our 1 yd y
f where Kansas Md ne chp % in MOI place aywha
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-03-08
All Baskets and VIII
lou Ware, rs Per
Cent Off

Clothes Baskets, Clothes Ham
pers, Waste Baskets, Work Bas-
kets, Fruit Baskets, etc. Surely
something among them you will
want at 25 Per Cent Less Than
Regular.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-03-08
All Kitchen Needs at
IS Per Cent Off

All Tinware, Kitchen Knives,
Baking Utensils, Egg Beaters,
Graters, etc, are yours to choose
from for one week at 20 Per
Cent Discount.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-03-08

Mirrors, Towel Bars, Soap
Dishes, Bath Seats, Tooth Brush
Holders, Glass Shelves, ETC., all
of the very highest grades, at
25 Per Cent Off.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-03-08
SOC Aluminium, $50

21a OF. Preserving Kettles.
21a at. Tipped Sauce Pans.
IL qt. Convex Sauce Pans
with cover.
1 u OF. Berlin Sauce Pans
with cover.
. All are regular soc qualities
at-3Sc.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-03-08

Our entire showing of the cell
ebrated Rochester - Chatting
Dishes, Coffee Percolators, Cas-
seroles, Crumb Sets, Serving
Dishes, Serving Trays, Cake
Trays, Salt and Pepper Shakers,
ETC., at 20 Per Cent Less Than
Regular.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-08-01
Chic Bathing Suit
Imported for Well
Known Stage Girl

NEW YORK. July 31.-Rockaway
Park was thrown into a fever Of in
terest last week by the introduction
of a new and modish style of bathing
suit. Ii was an Importation from Paris
and was introduced to the bathers by
Rosam ond Carpenter, the young act
ress Who was at one time a society
favorite in Troy. where her pater Is
a ret or iized captain Of industry, with
o spec al penchant for collars and
cuffs. Miss Carpenter. who Is not
unknown to Broadway playgoers,
comn,i ,issioned a buyer for her fathers
Troy factory to import for her the
most chic bathing suit that Paris
could develop. and although the order
was placed early i'm the fall, before
France had Joined the merry thrOng
of warriors. the factory was deter
mined that the suit should be ready.
no matter what obstacles should be
overcome. and after more than ten
months patient waiting ii came 10
her last week. Saturday was the first
day it was introduced to the beach,
and on Sunday the fashion writers for
most Of the local press had journeyed
down to the beach for a description.
The theatrical colony at Rockaway
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-08-01

land golden cages whiCi circle the in
terror of the big menagerie tent is
worth more than the reading Of a
dozen books on zoology. Here are
10 be found not only every wild ami
nal worth knowing. but the very fin
est specimens OF every species They
are there in every style and size from
Jack and Jill, two baby lions born
but a few months ago, to the most
fcrJciOus and beautiful beasts of the
jungle. 1t would take columns to de-
scribe all the wonders and inmates Of
the great mcnageric. Yet they may
be seen and interviewed in an hour
well spent on circus day.
The circus program introducing the
gigantic spectacle Of Solomon and
the Queen of Sheba and two hours Of
drcnic novelties enlisting almost four
hundred performers, will begin at 2
and s p. m, but the doors to the
show viii i'm each instance open one
hour catlier in order to allow visitors
tc view the menagerie. The first "of-
ficial' appearance Of the circus fol-
lowing the unloading viii come with
the parade, which will leave the show
grounds at 10 "A. m. and traverse the
usual route. And if there be those
v no must deny themselves the treat
of closer inspection Of the "stars
Of the Ringing ZOO" consolation may
be had from the promise tnat scores
Of the dcns win be left open while
the pageant passes through the
streets to say nothing Of the swaih
which will be cut by a team of ~
camels driven like horses, followed
by whole block of numbering ele-
plants.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-08-01

when the song poet attended animal
fairs.
Speaking of elephants suggests a
contrast of the present day herds with
tae lone pachyderm who was the sin
gle feature of the pioneer tent shows
There are a train load of these great
gray mountains under the Rilgling
banner. They, too, are prohibition
SITS, each one of them consuming an
average of eighty gallons of water a
day, large portions of which will un-
Goubtedly be carried to them by the
iCcal youngsters on circus day
Elephants and Peanuts.
The elephants occupy one entire
end of the menagerie tent and are
said to De not only the largest in size
hut 20 have the most extensive peanut
appctitAs ever brought to this city.
Not far from the elephants ana oc-
cupylng a place of honor in the center
% that mammoth circle formed by
the hundred dens of the Ringing zoo,
will be found a whole family Of
giraffes, the Camcls the zebras, two
rare and different species of rhinoc-
"ros and Miss Saidee. the seven-ton
hippoDOtamus and mascot of the
whole circus mcnagerie. Miss Saidee
prides herself on her apartment
which is the only one, excepting the
two occupied by the seals, which is
fitted with a private bath. This pom
dcrOus lady of the Nile likes her tub
90 well that she spends most Of her
time in the water only coming out to
greet visitors and to exhibit the cav
ern-like interior of her great red
throat.
y journey around the fringe Of red
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-08-01

and cynical remarks about what they
do not understand.
a brave little woman, whose name
is withheld through consideration,
lives on the extreme south side of the
city of Drumright. She is the wife of
a man who earns his bread by the
sweat Of his brow. She dips her own
snuff and minds her own business
like good wife should. Furthermore
she is not afraid to administer what
in her fair mind is justice to those
who make themselves obnoxious to
her and presume to demonstrate the
warped workings Of their feZ-bur-
dened brain in her presence.
A. @. Ball. town boy stood in
a group of his companions Sunday
afternoon and boastingly remarked. "l
am going to take the next women
who passes this way home with me"
The little woman mentioned above
was so unfortunate as 10 have to pass
the street next. Ball squared his
bulky frame on the sidewalk, block
ing the way Without looking up, the
woman walked off the pavement and
past. Hurrying ahead. the degener-
ate again interposed his hulk and
stared at the helpless woman. Again
she walked around.
A third time he ran past her and
bolted his huge carcass to the right
of way in front. She didn't hesitate
moment. Placing her two fingers
against her lips. she took aim and
let fly. II was all over. With right
eye full Of snuff, burning like fire. and
the amber colored liquid dripping off
his nose, the big animal hauled off to
the nearby livery stable like a booted
hound. While the onlookers cheered
Justify at the victory. the lady quietly
perused her walk toward town.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-08-01
MQAuZ5 OaW8 to
B1GAbZG5Z

I'VE went to the animal fair,
The beasts and the birds were
there;
The old raccoon by the light of
the moon
Was combing his auburn hair.
The monkey he got drunk,
And fell over the elephants
trunk,
Tho elephant sneezed, went
down on his knees,
And what became of the
monk 2"
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-08-01
\ Chump of Il Chap.

"llo asked me II I thought kissing
was lnsanitary" snifflod the summer
belle. I'VE discussed the subject thor
oughly and decided that kissing was
rot iusuntary. And -'
"Aud what"
And that was all"
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-08-01
Little Lady in Drumright
Introduces Novel Means
of Defense.
RESENTED AN INSULT
Clown Boy" in Attempt to
"Cop" Woman Almost
Loses Lamp.
special TO The Worlo

special TO The World.
DRUMRIGHT, July 31.-Occasion-
ally a man is found whose mind is so
corrupted that he infagines in his
blindness that there is nobody, not
even his own mother, who is deserv-
ing of the respect and consideration
given womanhood by the unwritten
laws of common decency. As a rule
these reprobates are harmless, and
content themselves in their rottenness
with sneers at what is beyond them
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-08-01

So run the words of an old song
as familiar as grandfather's clock it.
self and still sung the world over
when hearts are young and picn.cking
is good And with the approach of
twentieth century descendant of the
old d-fashioncd animal fairs-a sue
ccssor a hundred times larger than
the author of the homely verse ever
dreamed of-the tune again comes
irresistibly to mind.
In this day and age the vast collec-
ton of animals which the big circuSes
carry from place to place are no
longer known as fairs, but bear the
moro comprehensive name of menag-
cries. For the past several years the
most complete and the largest of
thcse have been those owned and eX-
hibited by the Ringing Brothers. And
on Tuesday, August 10, when the long
string Of red and yellow cars bearing
the RinGling rame pull into the rail
road yards they will be loaded down
with the most extensive zoo that has
ever come to spend day in this city.
Thus those who wend their way
to the show grounds will be able to
measure the great Ringing menagerie
yith the meager description of the
cld-time fair left by the poet of by
gone days. Not alone in the matter
Of name does the bard of ycster- year
fail 20 describe the present day zoo.
He wrongs its moral status. There arc
monkeys in the Ringing menagerie-
almost hundred of the bright eyed.
chattcrirg fellows. Yet there is not
consumer Of intoXicants in the whole
nerry band Likewise sobriety reigns
supreme in the big glass -windowed
apartment occupied by the intellectual
/, Nv "a HI In,
iustrious hOusekeeper, Mrs. Club. Mr..
Doolcy is an old and famous monk
and II is rumored IN menagerie cir
cles that he has a fondness for hard
cider and that he might imbibe but
for the watchfulness of Mrs Club.
Whatever his desires may be his con-
luct entirely differs from that Of the
monkey who got drunk and fell over
the elephants trunk" in the day
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1915-09-25
SAXON

Mr.. and Mrs. John Walsh and
daughter, of Washburn, spent Thurs
day evening at the home of John Por-
Ter. They left Friday morning for
Washington, ID. c.. where they in
tend to make their home, Mr.. Walsh
having received government ap-
pointment.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Fafford spent a
few days the early part of the week
visiting at Ashland.
Miss Della c.. Emunson, County
Supt. of schools and Miss Agnes Boy
ington, County Supervising Teacher.
visited the Saxon schools last We'd
nesday. They were on their round of
inspecting the schools of the county.
Misses Rose Toutant and Pearl Sew
mOur returned from Ashland last
Wednesday.
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Becker spent
Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. A. Muehl.
Fred Cummings returned last Mon
day from Nebraska and intends again
to make this his future home.
Mrs. Henry Defer made trip to
Ashland last Monday
Walter Fafford was at Ashland last
Saturday to undergo an operation re-
moving tumor.
A set of Nelson Loose Leaf Ency-
clopedia, which is always up to date,
was recently purchased by the high
school and now makes up part of the
high school library.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1915-09-25
GO RIGHT AT IT
Friends and Neighbors in Hurley will
Show You Way.
BED Al the root Of the trouble.

Get at the root of the trouble.
Rubbing an aching back may relieve it.
But wont cure it if the kidneys are
weak.
You must reach the root of 1.-THE kid
neys.
Reach the cause; relieve the pain.
Begin at once with Doan's Kidney
Pills.
Are recommended by thousands.
Here IS a statement from resident Of
this vicinity.
James Chin. 525 E. Ayers St, Iron
wood, Mich, says: About six years
ago was having weak and lame back
and my kidneys we're causing me lot Of
trouble. Doan's Kidney Pills brought me
relief. Recently. the trouble bothered me
again and used Doan's Kidney Pills.
They acted promptly in relieving me.
can give Ooan's Kidney Pills strong en-
dorsement. :"
Price SOC. at all dealers. Don't simply
ask for kidney remedy-get Doan's
Kidney Pills-the same that Mr.. Chin
had
Foster-Mllburn Co., Props, Buffalo, N.
Y. Adv
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1915-09-25
State of Wisconsin,
County Court for Iron County.
In Probate.


In Re Estate of David Dubay, deceas-
ed.
Letters Testamentary in the estate
of David Dubay, deceased, late of the
town of Saxon, in said county, hav-
ing been now here issued to Lena Du-
bay:
Therefore, 1t Is Ordered, That the
time within which the creditors Of
said deceased shall present their
claims against such estate for examin-
alton and allowance, be and hereby is
fixed and limited to four months from
the date hereof:
1t Is Further Ordered, That all
claims and demands against said de-
ceased be received, at the Court Room
of said court on any day hereafter UNI
til the expiration of the said four
months, and be examined and adjust
ed at the Regular term of said court
appointed to be held at the Court
House in said county in the village of
Hurley, on the first Tuesday of Feb
ruary, 1916, at the opening Of Court
on that day, or as soon thereafter as
the matter can Sc heard:
And, 1t Is Further Ordered That
notice hereof be given to all persons
interested, by publication of this or
der for three consecutive weeks in the
Iron County News, a newspaper pub
lished in said county, the first publ
cation to be made within fifteen days
from the date hereof.
BY order of the Court,
z, II. Aspinwall,
County Judge
(Seal of County Court
Dated September It'll. 1915. 37-40
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1915-09-25
Backing Him Out.

Sir Herbert Trees wit is well known
among his friends. and they tell some
very good stories about his funny re-
marks at rehearsals.
Once during the rehearsal OF GER
tain play Sir Herbert asked very
young and by no means brilliant ac-
tor who fancied himself greatly to
''step back a little" The actor did so.
and Tree went on rehearslng. A little
later the famous manager repeated his
request. and the youth obeyed again.
Shortly afterwasd Tree once more
asked him to "step a little farther
back"
But II 1 do" complained the youth
full one ruefully. 81 shall be complete
ly of the stage"
Yes" answered Tree quietly, that's
Globe
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1915-09-25
NEIGHB0RH0OD NEWS NOTES
UPSON

Miss Alma Berg is visiting at her
home for few days. She is going to
Chicago where she has good posi-
ton for the winter.
Miss Dorothy White of Hurley and
Miss Muriel White of Moore spent
Sunday at their home in this city.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Fafford of Sax
on spent Sunday at the parental
Brown home.
Royal Adams returned to his home
in Duluth on Friday morning.
Mrs. Ed Brown entertained the Lag
dies Aid on Wednesday afternoon. A
lovely luncheon was served to the so
ciety
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1915-09-25
Notice.
State of WiscOnsin-ss.
Department of State.
Iron County.

State of WiscOnsin-ss
Department of State.
Iron County.
Echo Excelsior Company, Mercer,
Wisconsin.
Notice is hereby given to you and
each of you that you have failed to
file in this office the annual report
provided for by section 1774a, r. S.
1911.
Now, Therefore, in compliance with
law, the corporate rights and privi-
leges granted to you will be forfeited
on January 1, 1916, providing such
annual report is not filed in this of
flee prior thereto and payment made
of forfeit Zee and cost of publication
as there in provided.
J. S. Donald,
1888 Secretary of State.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1915-09-25
Golf In Scotland.

In ancient times, when Scotland al
ways had work for her soldiers to do
all young men were required to perfect
themselves In archery. They preferred
TO play golf. and SO serious rival did
the game become that it was for Il
time suppressed and made d capital
offense. That curious law never has
been repealed and may still be found
IN the statute book. There seems to
be no record. however, OF the law ever
having been enforced.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1915-09-25
Tax Deed Notice

Notice s hereby given that all Of the following
tracts of and and village lots. situated in Iron
county, State of Wisconsin, were sold by the
COUNT Treasurer of said county on the twenty
nrst cd day of May. A. ID. 1913. and remain
redeemed at the Office of the County Treasurer
of said county.
Now Therefore unless the taxes, interest and
charges set opposite the several tracts and lots
hereinafter specified together with fees for re-
us-aption and advertising shall be paid at the Of
flee Of said County Treasurer before the
twenty-frst CD day of May, A. ID. 1916. the same
viii be conveyed to the purchaser thereof. pursu-
ant to the statute in such cases made and pro-
vided. Interest is computed to the last day Of
redemption
Redemption fee and cost of advertising are TO
be added TO the amount stated in this notice.
Given under my hand and seal at the Office of
the County Treasurer in the Village of Hurley in
said county and state. this l4th day Of August.
A. ID. 1916
LUELLA TRIER
County Treasurer.
Iron County Wis,
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1915-09-25
CURIOUS PENALTIES.
Some That Were inflicted In the Early
Days In New York.

OsIs IN Now YORK.
When New York, or as 1t was then
called. New Amsterdam, was under
Dutch rule. some peculiar penalties
were enacted. In 1912 defendant in
an action for SANDER was sentenced
ito throw something In the box for
the poor" In 1644 Thomas Cornell. a
soldier. was tried for desertion and
sentenced ito be conveyed to the place
OF execution. and there fastened to a
stake and ball fred over his head, as
an example to other evildoers."
In 1647 Jonas Jonassen, a soldier. for
rObbing hen rooSts and killing a Dig
was ordered "to ride wooden horse
three days. from p. IN. to the con-
ciusion Of the parade. with a fifty
pound weight tied to each foot" In
l64S an Englishman found guilty of
grave Ofense was pardoned on con
dition that he saw firewood for one
year for the West India company.
In the time Of the commonwealth, In
England. drunkards at Newcastle-on-
Tyne were sentenced to carry about a
tub. with holes In the sides for the
arms to pass through. In 1854. In Scot
land. David Leyes, for striking his
father, was compelled to appear before
the congregation at church, ''bairheddit
and bairfuttIt," with paper above his
head inscribed with large letters. BE
hold the Onnaturall son, punished for
putting hand ON his father. and dis
honoring God In him "-Exchange.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1915-09-25
DENTISTS
The Clerk Guaranteed If

"A customer came into my stor
other day and said to one of nv q
"have you anything that will
diarrhoea?" and my clerk went
got him a bottle of Chamberl
Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Rel
and SAID to him, "if this does
cure you, viii not charge you a
for it. So he took it home and
back in a day or two and said he
cured, " writes j. II. Berry q
Salt Greek, Va. Obtainable e
where.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1915-09-25
None Equal to cha.nber.aln's.

None Equal TO ChasnberIain's.
81 have tried most all of the cough
cures and find that there is none that
equal Chamberlain's Cough Remedy.
1t has never failed to give prompt re-
lief, " writes w. V. Harner, Montpe-
lier, Ind. When you have cold this
remedy trial and see for yourself
what a splendid medicine it is. Obtain
able everywhere.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1915-09-25
Futils Aspiration.

when l was Il boy l thought I'd
rather be great baseball player than
anything else In the world"
''Of course you have changed your
mind"
mot exactly. have merely realized
that there Is no hope. Washington
Star.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1915-09-25

There IS no alibi for bad eye. Still,
lot OF people never look as high as
the eyes. They stop at the diamond in
the scarfpin.-Irvin S Cobb In Satur-
day Evening Post.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1915-09-25
Wise Distribution.

ais links careful business man.
Every. He never asks the same
bank to discount his paper more than
twice In the same week. Richmond
Times Dispatch