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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-12-31
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Traverse City, Mich, Dec. 31.-Thres
men were burned to death here todav
in fire which practically destroyed
the Farmers Inn. The victims were
Ben Powers. aged so; John Shone.
aged SO, and Jacob H. Kinter aged 60.
the proprietor of the hotel.
The fire started from an unknown
cause. Kinter escaped from the build
ing but returned in an unsuccessful
effort to rescue the guests who perishea
with him.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-12-31
British have landed troops sent from
Saloniki.
The intent Of these operations evi-
IDENTIFY Is to prevent any advance on
Saloniki.
FRENCH sUsMARlNE SUNK.

Undsrssa Craft Destroyed by Austro-
Hungarian Flotilia.
Berlin, Dec. 31.An official Austrian
report received today from Vienna
says the French submarine Monge was
sunk on Wednesday by an Austrian
flotilla.
The action occurred in the Adriatic
or Durazco. Albania. The statement
follows:
/ 'An Austro- Hungarian flotilla, con-
sisting Of the cruier Helgoland and i've
destroyers, on the morning Of Dec. 20,
destroyed the French submarine
Monge. The second officer and fif-
teen sailors were captured.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-12-31
Kaiser Suffers From Boil.

London, Dec. 81. - A wireless dis
patch from Berlin says the Nord-
deutsche Allgemeine Zeitung gives
confirmation Of the report that En-
peror William Is suffering from a boil.
The emperor is, not confined to bed. His
affection is described as harmless.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-12-31
s.rb;.n Treasury Re.ch,, paris.

Toulon, France, Dec. 31.-The staff
Of the Russian legation in Serbia has
arrived here aboard cruiser. The yes
sci also brought the Serbian treasury,
which was forwarded to Paris under
guard Of Serbian officers.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-12-31
Monteneor;n. capture Austrians.

MonS0ne0rlns CapturO AusSrJaHs'
Paris, Dec. 31.-The capture OF 1000
prisoners by the Montenegrins in an
engagement in the SanJak. In which
an Austrian detachment was wiped out,
is announced In the Montenegrin Off
cial statement received here today.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-12-31
anlTseH LAND NEAR .kAvALA.

- oditien Intended g Prsvsnt "A.
vance on 8aloniki.
~ Berlin, DEC. 81. "A report that Brit
tsh troops have been landed on the
areek coaat near Kavala was given out
to-day by the Overseas News Agency,
s iitts nformat tion was OBJ
tA1ned from the Secolo OF Milan.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-12-31

The Monge was built In 1909. She
was 167 feet long and Of Ss2 tons dis.
placement above water. The compile
ment was twenty-four men.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-12-31
T.-R. BULLETIN
NEWS OF THE DAY
The Weather.

The Weather.
Sun rises Jan. at 7:24: sets at 4:44.
Iowa--Rain tonight or Saturday;
slightly warmer in east portion tonight.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-12-31

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Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1915-09-03
wAShouT COSTS ABOUT $4,000
Burlington Expends Large Amount Oa Re-
pairing Damage to Track

Burlington Expends Large Amount On Re-
pairing Damage to Track
That section Of the Burlington track
which was washed ont few weeks
ago-about seven miles in all-between
Custer and Pringle, South Dakota, has
cost the company to date, 1t is esttmat-
ed approximately Sl5,0OOOO.
The train was only fifteen minutes
late yesterday afternoon into Dead
wood and local officials say that the
constant work that has been done in
this section of the roadbed it is in
shape SO the trains may make their
usual time over it.
In places the creek bed has purposely
been diverted out Of its regular chan
mel and forced into a deep, narrow
ditch psrslleling the track. In some
Of these places the grade was washed
away and temporary cribbing was
placed under the rails to hold them
This has since been replaced, and the
grades that are apt to be taken out
protected at the curves with rip.rap
Of heavy boulders.-Pioneer-Times
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1915-09-03
DR.. NC ROBERTS HOME
Dr.. W. J. McRoberts Keeping Abreast Of the
Times With New Equipment

Dr.. W. J. McRoberts Keeping Abreast Of the
Times With New Equipment
Hot Springs dates as medical and
surgical center from the advent of DR.
Walker and whose going away is to be
deeply regretted. He certainly assist
ed in putting Hot Springs ON the SUR
gical map. One who is doing his best
to keep this spot red on the map and
not saying much about it is DR.. w. j.
McRoberte, who has just returned
from taking special course in the
most recent tried and proven methods
Of diagnosis and practice without drugs
or surgery.
DR.. McRoberts specislizes In chronic
diseases the average doctor falls down
on or has not the time to give the
needed attention. The doctor brought
with him an expensive apparatus In
order that his patients may not only
the best but the very best that is in
use anywhere for the relief and cure of
the diseases In which he specializes.
The doctor Is on the program to read
paper on Diagnosis by Reflex Meth.
ods' at q national association of ad-
vanced thinkers In medicine to be held
In Chicago. September 18th to 10th
thus Hot sIrtngs is represented at
national gatherings of medical men
and kept on the medical map.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1915-09-03
John Jones and Eugene Brouillette
The Hot Springs club is a prominent
contender In national contest for
len Clubs now under way and have
already won two prizes.
PRECINCT PRIZES
How About the Precinct Prizes at Fall River
County Fair?

How About the Precinct Prizes at Fall River
County Fair?
The liberal prizes offered by the Fair
Association for the two best precinct
exhibits at the Fall River County Fair.
September 8. 8, 10, should command
the attention of all farmers In the
county, and it is expected that some
great produce will be shown.
The only condition that governs
these exhibits is that no less than six
precincts shall compete, and the ex-
hibits may be entered also in individ-
usl competition.
Fifty or twenty. Eve dollars will help
great deal toward equipping the pre-
cinct school or church; will build a
bridge. culvert, and similar road i'm
provements; and the distinction of
raising better crops than any other
precinct represented at the fair will be
worth more than can be valued In dol
lars and cents. So don't put 1t of an
other day; notify at once the Superin-
tendent Of Agricultural Exhibits and
space will be reserved for you. BE
booster for your precinct.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1915-09-03
LEAD BOY KILLS MEXICAN
Roy Hut, Of Lead. Being Held in Mexico on
Charge Of Killing Mexican Soldier

Roy Hut. Of Lead. Being Held in Mexico on
Charge Of Killing Mexican Soldier
Pioneer Times: Hon. Eben w. Mar
tin received assurances yesterday from
the state department at Washington
that it would act through the u. 8.
c1nsul at Ensenda in behalf Of Roy
Hull, who In company with Miss Mar
gsret Jenkins, of Lead. ran over and
killed Mexican soldier in the town of
Tia Juana, Mexico.
The state department also stated
that 1t would see that Mr.. Hull receiv-
cd fair treatment. and that the Mexi.
cin authorities has assured the de-
partment that he would be released IL
the results of the trial warranted it.
The Los Angeles Times In publish
Ing the facts regarding the killing Of
the Mexican, stated that the Mexican
soldier was in q state of intoxication,
which rendered him incapable of know
ing whether he was in danger or not.
1t is thought since recent infor-
nation is at hand that the matter will
be settled without friction, or any in
ternational differences being stirred
nm
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1915-09-03
CLARENCE F. SMITH DEAD

Clarence F. Smith was born in
Plymouth, lows, August 3lst. 1870 and
died in Hot Springs, August 9th, 1915
His birthplace was his homo for twenty
{ 70 yesre, and then moved to Mason
City, Iowa and resided there fourteen
years. He then spent four years in
Sioux Falls, leaving there he went to
Independence, Missouri where his
health failed q year ego, and last June
hs came to Hot Springs thinking the
Ultimate would benefit him, but he
came to late, and upon his arrival here
Il WAS found he Was suffering from
cancer of the stomach. All that medical
skill and loving hands could do was
done but to no avail and last Friday
might at 1880 his spirit returned to the
{, One Who gave 1t. At his bedside were,
ibis mother, Mrs. Mahsla Smith, a
sistsr, Mrs. E. g. Gsshel, both of Mason
Oity. his brother. Guy smith. and a
halt brother Edwin Swsnger, both Of
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1915-09-03
ten CLUB ORGANIZED
Curtis Publishing Company Helping Boys Of
Hot S0fines

Curtis Publishing Company Helping Boys Of
Hot Springs
Whist the Curtis Publishing Com
pany. Of Philadelphia, is doing for the
boys Of this town and ito remaining
thousands In the other cities and towns
of this country, was outlined in talk
by h. L. Young. Superintendent Of
Sales Agencies to the Saturday Even
ing Post boys Of Hot Syringe today.
The main feature of the new plan
that the company is putting into effect
is to provide good paying positions for
worthy boys who have made good as
Curtis salesmen and they are eith,r
through the eighth grade or high
school. Already over flve hundred big
business concerns In this country have
sigDiied their willingness to cooperate
with the plan. The plan itself 10 oar
ried out through what is known as the
League Of Curtis Statesmen, comprising
the star Saturday Evening Post boys
Of the country. An organization known
as the Ten Club, which is preparatory
to the league is organized in every
town. The members Of this organiz-
alton are boys who sell . specified
number Of each publication. Once,
each month the boys Of this club re-
ceive benefits from the company in the
form Of ''treats'' etc.
The members of the local Ten Club
are - follows: President, Fenton Lee,
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1915-09-03
ANNUAL event WILL BE HELD
IN this CITY
Big CROWD EXPECTED
OLD TlMFRS WILL MAKE MERRY and
RECALL EARLY INCIDENTS ON
ABOVE DATE

The annual Old Settlers Picnic will
be held on Evans Heights in this city
on next Monday, September 9Th in
stead Of at the chsutauqua grounds as
previously advertised. A fine program
has already been arranged and q big
crowd is expected. Twenty autos with
people from Edgemont will be here ac.
cording to advises received and every
section Of the country will be repre-
sented. Speeches, bowery dances, pic
nic dinner and supper are some of the
features that will make the day an en-.
joyable one.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1915-09-03
}. F. Holler, and w. D. Rine.

O. F. Holler, and w. D. Rine.
At the conclusion Of these short
talks, DR.. Walker arose and briefly
stated that he deeply appreciated the
honor that had been done him on this
as we'll as on previous occasions and
altho moving west that he still retained
many of his interests here as we'll 40
his beautiful home and that failing to
like the west as much as he thought he
would at this time, it was not i'm
probable that he would after time re-
turn.
Dr.. and Mrs. Walker and little son
departed last evening for their new
home at Long Beach, California. going
by way Of New York City and the Pan.
anna canal, touching at Key West, Flor
ida, and New Orleans. The best wishes
OF host of friends 60 with this worthy
COUPLE.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1915-09-03
Big BANQUET HELD AT THE
EVANS MONDAY EVENING
OVER 50 WERE PRESENT
MANY EXPRESSIONS OF REGRET At
DEPARTURE OF POPULAR SURGEON
WHO GOES TOLONC BEACH

Over afty of the business men of the
city, members Of the local Commercial
Club. gave a banquet at the Evans no.
tel Monday evening in honor of DR.. F.
e. Walker, noted surgeon of this city,
who with his wife and little son left
last evening for Long Beach, Califor.
mia, whore they will make their future
home. An excellent five course dinner
was served at seven O'Clock at the con.
clusion Of which Attorney Lawrence
II. Hedrick, acting as toastmaster,
arose and made few very appropriate
remarks stating in substance that the
occasion Of this banquet was pleas
ureable as we'll as regretful one for
him as we'll as everyone present. 1t
was pleasurable in as much as it
showed the esteem and respect in
which DIR. Walker is held by the peo-
pie of the city in rendering him fare.
we'll reception and WAS regretful oc-
casion In az much as his going would
be felt by all, both in q business and
social way. He stated that not only
did the doctor build up his own bus
iness but that he was one of the very
best boosters for Hot Springs that this
place ever had. In the past eight
years the doctor hus established rep
utation as surgeon second only to the
Mayos In this middle western country.
MIR. Hedrick then called upon Gov.
ernor ]. A. Matteson, of the Battle
Mountain Sanitarium, who made few
very appropriate remarks. A letter
from j. A. Stanley, editor of the Lead
Daily Call, former Hot Springs man,
was read In which he expressed re-
gret that he was unable to be present
and also the further regret ut the de-
parture Of DR.. Walker. The following
gentlemen we're then called on in the
order named by the toaetmaster and
each responded In much the seme vein
as did Mr.. Hedrick in his opening
speech, each expressing q desire that
the doctor would meet with q deserved
success In the west but that at some
future date he would decide to return
and again take up his residence in this
city: Leslie Jensen, Mayor Riordan
DR.. O. W. Hargens, Judge P. F. Ward
B. j. Glsttly, L. E. Highley, Rev. Ed
ward d'Argent, DR.. H. II. Wilcox, Rev.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1915-09-03
EIGHTH ANNUAL Event WILL
BE A HUMMER
Big EXHIBIT ASSURED
Big PREMIUMS FOR RACING and
SPORTING EVENTS FOR ALL
THREE DAYS

The Buffalo Gap Fair Association
representing Custer and Fall River
counties will hold their Eighth Annual
Feir ct Buffalo Gap on September
2l-22-23 and in doing so they have
greater confidence of successful meet
ing than has ever been experienced
with similar events.
This section of the state has been
blessed with unprecedented favorable
weather conditions with the result that
our field and garden productions would
bs credit to any country and the ex.
htbits In every department will be
revelation to nonresident visitors.
This organization has had q hard
struggle to continue it's existance In
the face Of extremely discouraging
conditions Of former years but with
combination Of faith, hope and the
loyal support Of the residents of the
surrounding country has survived and
We believe has beer aud will continue
to be beneficial to this section from an
educational and advertising viewpoint.
Believing that improved conditions
will increase the interest and attend
ance at the coming meeting they are
making every effort to secure pleasing
sttractions and entertainments. They
have always offered premiums on ex-
htbats as large as any similar organic.
elton in the state and there has been
no change In this particular. However
thay hsve Lag sly increased the purses
for racing and sporting events and
have every assurance that the program
will be interesting and satisfactory.
We are pleased to announce that they
will have the same gentlemen to
handle the races etc., as last year
which insures prompt and Efficient
management.
It is now up to producers for exhib-
it's in every department.. The people
have done nobly in the past and all
efforts have been fully appreciated but
with assistance we can have the best
Fair in the Black Hills District, which
is the main ambition.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1915-09-03
EDGEMoN1 FAIR NEXT WEEK

Big Crowd From Hot Springs Will Attend
Edgemont Fair
Just few days and the Fall River
County Fair will be here. With the
many great attractions, the Indians,
the wild west features, such 40 wild
horse races, bucking contests, and
many other stunts too numerous to
mention, this big event should not fail
to interest you.
Make up your mind to take a holiday
for the entire three days, il possible,
for Edgemont is going to show you a
good time, and really don't you need q
vacation. after knuoklinR down to hard
work all the year round? Ask your
self II this is not due you, and then
make up your mind to go and get away
from worry and work.
That three day relay race should be
a corker, as the winner is not decided
until the last day, and the Indian races
are always exciting, for those fellows
have signitied their intention of COM
ing loaded for bear. and they are going
to bring their squaws and psppooses
with them, and you can look for a lol
OF fun there. There will be squav
wagon and running races, and OF
course, there are lots of other good
things to help amuse and educate, but
We cannot tell you about them all, but
be sure and go to the biggest fair tn,
Fall River County Fair Association
ever held at Edgement, September
q 10
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1915-09-03
Hot Springs South Dakota Friday September 3rd 1915

whom have ranches twelve miles north
Of here. He also leaves sister. MRS,
Jennie Fsgin, of Heron Lake, Minne-
sots, and half sister, Mrs. Clara
Englet, of Mason City, Iowa.
The Borrowing family left Saturday
night for Mason City, and on Monday
their loved one was laid to rest by the
eide of his father who was taken away
just one year ago.
The many friends in and around Hot
Springs extend sincere sympathy.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1915-09-03
CAPT. SHARP DEAD

Remains of State Home Member Brought
Here Monday for Burial.
Captain Preston Sharpe, member of
the State Soldiers Home in this city
for the past ten years and who was
taken to Yankton last spring for treat
ment at hospital there died on last
Friday and the remains were brought
to this city for burial Monday. Ac-
companying the remains we're his sons.
j. H. Sharp and B. B. Sharp, of Blyth.
dale, Missouri, his daughter, Mrs. Mary
e. Brown, Of Canton, this state, q
grandson, H. ]. Brown, also Of Canton,
and his wife, Mrs. Preston Sharp
These were all the surviving members
Of his immediate family, another
daughter. Mrs. Augusta Brown, OF
Canton. having died about three years
ago.
Foneral services were conducted ct
four O'Clock Monday afternoon from
the Joyce undertaking parlors and the
remains we're laid to rest in Evergreen
cemetery. A large number Of the old
boys from the State Home were In at
tendance to pay their last respects to
their departed comrade.
Captain Sharp was born at Nash
vile, Tennessee, on February 2nd,
1881, and died August 9th, 1915. thus
being eighty-four years, six months
and twenty-five days OF age at the time
Of his death. In 1856 he moved from
Tennessee so Eagleville, Harrison
county, Missouri, where he resided
with the exception Of his civil war ser.
vice until 1887, when he moved to Oel-
richs and has since made this county
his home.
At the outbreak of the OWL war he
enlisted In 81 in the 18th Missouri
csvslry and rose to the rank Of cap-
tain. For q year after the close of the
war he was sent thru this state and the
west during the Indian uprising.
Captain Sharp was q man whom ev.
cry one liked and his many friends
among the old comrades an we'll as in
the city eftend their sympathy to the
widow and children.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1915-09-03
SOUTH DAKOTA STATE FAIR

Huron, South Dakota, September 1917,
1915
Low Round Trip Excursion Fares in
effect daily September 9th to 10th.
Return limit September 20, 1915.
SPECIAL ATTRACTIONS
Thrilling Auto races and daring ayia.
tion flights by famous drivers and avia-
tors. For the convenience Of the public
the Chicago & North Western Railway
will operate regular trains and special
service as required to Huron from all
south Dakota points. For rates and
foli particulars call on your local
ticket agent.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1915-09-03
Big sum FOR IRRIGATION
The National Government Will Spend Millions
Monthly on Projects

FL Paso, Texas, Sept. 3-Assistsnt
Secretary Of the Interior A. A. Jones
announced In speech before Texas
business men that the government
planned to spend $40 1000, 900 at the rate
of 81 100000 monthly TO develope irri-
grtion projects throughout the west
and to attract settlers.
Legislstton will be urged on con.
gress to make conditions easier for
settlers.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1915-09-03

For Sale: Two second hand pianos.
One upright and one grand. Inquire
Of Pat Boyles.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1915-09-03

Lost or Stolen: IS reward will DO
given Tor the return Of two rain ooats
taken from the Gillespie Hotel, August
18th. No questions asked.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1915-09-03

For Rent: Three nice rooms in
basement. Inquire of Mrs. T. B. Dings,
ITO Happy Hollow.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1915-09-03

For Rent: A five room cottage on
COLLEGE Hill. Inquire of Mrs. e. 8.
Barton County democrat., 1915-02-12
A CARD FROM BERLIN.

A postal card from Mr.. Fritz
Huffman, who is now in Berlin.
Germany, 10 Mr.. and Mrs. Martin
MuSil of Ellinwood, reads as fol-
lows:
Berlin, Dec. 30, 1914.
Dear Friends: Il wish you both
health, happiness and prosperity
for the coming year. Since see
Ing and hearing of the heroic and
valiant deeds of the Germans,
am more than proud of being of
German nationality. II is won
derful 10 be over here and watch
the daily progress of this fearful
war. Germany is going TO carry
off a big victory, | am sure.
Your friend,
FRITZ HUFFMAN.
Barton County democrat., 1915-02-12
WILL HAVE BIG SALE.

Auctioneer p. l.. Keenan, was up
from the Seward neighborhOod
last Friday evening and left an
order at the Democrat office for
The bills and advertising for a big
sale which he will cry for A. w.
Alderman, at The old Henry tiIl
farm, 21arIniles east and 3 miles
south of Seward, on Monday, Feb
ruary 22nd. Included in the list
of stock and other property offer
ed for sale are 7 head of GOOD
horses; 8 good young milk COWS;
Z shoatS; lots of good farm ma
chinery, harness, etc, as we'll as
all Of the buildings on the place,
consisting of an extra good five
room story and a half house, all
we'll finished and in good shape
outbuildingS. Mr.. Ackerman is
going to move away and is max.
ing a complete cleanup and every
thing put up will be sold to the
highest bidder, and if any of our
readers are going to need anything
Offered on The list it will pay them
TO keep the date in mind and al.
tend this sale.
Barton County democrat., 1915-02-12
ANNUAL INSPECTION
OF KNIGHTS TEMPLAR

On Thursday, February 4th, the
annual inspection of the local
COmmandry of Knights Templar
was held at The Asylum on Broad
way. The inspecting officer, En-
minent Sir ChaS. f. LOuckS, Grand
Sword Bearer of the Grand Com
mandry of Kansas, with his staff,
was here. The attendance, not
withStandins the bad weather,
was fully up to the standard. The
military and ritualistic work was
as good as ever put on in the Com
mandry and the inspecting Off
Ger expressed himself as much
pleased with the showing of The
Commandry.
After the work the ladies of the
Eastern Star served an elegant
banquet that was certainly appre-
ciated by the Sir Knights.
Barton County democrat., 1915-02-12
LOST SIX HORSES

Ii is reported to the Democrat
thai Jack Unruh, of southwest of
town, has lost six head of horses
from the disease which is killing
off large numbers of horses all
over this part of the country.
With horses selling around the
5000 mark this means That he has
lost the years profit from his
farm. His brother, Tobias B. Un-
rub, has also lost one horse from
this disease.