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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-13

The Ladies' Aid Society Of the
Methodist church will meet at P. NJ.
Wednesday with Mrs. Hattie h.
Goodridce.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-13
CHARGE McADOO TRIED
WRECK NATIONAL BANK

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Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1915-05-07
Additional Local
News Happenings

J. T. Haas made business trip
to Mclaughlin Wednesday.
Chas. Thunderhawk was down
from Hekton on business Tuesday.
DIR. Rice was down from Cannon
ball Wednesday attending the land
sale.
D. Huse, the Winona merchant,
was "A business visitor in the city
Saturday.
According to Mobrilge Bulletin,
Dave Rabbit was Wakpala visit
or last week.
Four registered letters and a
package of currency was stolen from
the mail car of train No. II at
Mohridge last Saturday.
No Indian court was held the
first of the month on account of the
Indians being too busy planting
crops to attend.
NJ. j. Eidsmoe, well known
Morton county real estate man of
Freda, was present at the land sale
here Wednesday.
Among bidders at the Indian land
sale Wednesday was State Senator
G. w. McGray of Underwood, N.
d. He was the successful bidder
for ii choice quarter.
Among others present at. the
Indian land sale Wednesday who
were successful bidders were j. W
Harris of Mobridge, S. j. Hagg,
Chas. Hartung and j. G. Shirley Of
Mclaughlin.
Superintendent Convey accompan-
led by Asa Littlecrow last week
made a trip to the Agency district
inspecting the homes and the fields
of the Indians. They found spring
work we'll advanced.
John Clayton, E. Logue and
Frank Youngbear are busy building
IL Catholic meeting house at Can
nonball station, the funds for which
has been raised through the efforts
Of Rev. FIR. Bernard.
Rev. FIR. Bernard conducted ser
vices at Shields Sunday and from
there went to New Leipzig Monday
He returned Wednesday by tn
Farm school where he was presen
at the party in honor Of Rev. Fir
Francis.
Gardening is the order OF the da.
about town, nearly every house
holder on the townsite is getting
patch broken up about their prem
ises, and the married men will b
seen on the business end of the no
during the long summer evenings
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1915-05-07

"a
who was transferred to the White
Earth. Minnesota, reservation some
time ago.
Monday was payday at the
Agency and the usual number Of
Indians who draw money monthly
were on hand for their checks.
Several thousand dollars is distri-
buted from the Agency every month,
which helps to make Fort Yates
one Of the best business points in
the Slope country.
Friday was observed as clean-up
day at the Agency. Governor Ham
ma has designated this week (May
3 to 81 cleanup week in a lengthy
proclamation, urging its observance
in an effort tending toward a neat
er, cleaner and more wholesome
aspects Of our cities, towns and
homes.
j. M. Carignan is in receipt Of a
letter from G.. E. Madden, who was
chief clerk at the Agency during
Superintendent Neal's administra-
ton, but resigned last October and
left for Washington, D.. G. He is
now holding a position in the Office
of Ext Governor John Burke, trea-
surer Of the US.
The Selfridge postofice is now
again officially recognized by the
postofice department, B. l.. Sme-
stad having been commissioned
postmaster and pouch delivery is
being made from the mail car i'm.
stead Of from Mclaughlin, as was
the case for some time following.
I the closing Of the Office by Mrs.
Reed. The office has also been
made money order Office, and the
patrons are again enjoying first
class mail service.
Harry Wilmsen, one Of the best
known Mcintosh lawyers, and
county Judge Of Corson county
(South Dakota) was an Agency
business visitor Tuesday in connec-
ton with lease he is securing on
the reservation. Judge Wilmsen
. stated that a number Of additional
homestead entries under the enlarg-
ed homestead act, which was Re
:. Gently extended to the Dakotas,
has been made in the country tri.
butary to Mcintosh the past month
: Filing can he made on an djoinine
quarter where the land has beer
/ designated for enlarged entr,
I even though proof has been mad,
9 on the original entry, but the lant
{ must adjoin. No residence is re
e qnired if the homesteader has com
o piled with the requirements Of th
Z three-year homestead law, hut ad
ditional land must be cultivased
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1915-05-07

-
), North Dakota, Friday, Ma,
Mrs. Dwight returned to her
home at Cannonball Tuesday after
spending a week with Mrs Carig-
nan.
County Judge Beede of Hekton,
spent the first of the week at the
court house looking after matters
in connection with his office.
Miss Herlnina Witzleben last.
week resigned her position as tele-
phone operator at the Agency, and
Mrs. Joe Marsh is the new hello
girl"
Among others from here who at
tended the opening dance Of the
Yellowstone Hotel at Mclaughlin,
were Mrs. Marsh and Miss Mary
Fleets.
j. M. Reinhart, who is in charge
of the government traction blowing
outfit is moving the rig to the Farm
school where 100 acres will be brok-
en- for crop this spring.
James Clayton was in the city
Tuesday on his way home to Self.
ridge after visiting for a few days at
the home of his father-in-law Phil
lip Shoots.
Irwin Humble Of Valley City,, an
old acquaintance Of the Hokanson
brothers, was here this week look
ing over land on the reservation
and was shown over the country by
Gust Hokanson and John Turner.
1t is understood that F. B. Zahn
has resigned as leader Of the Stand
ing Rock Indian Band, and his po-
sition will be taken by Dan Howard
in the near future. Mr.. Zahn will
continue as manager, however.
Bessie, the two year old daughter
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Theo. Loon, died
Sunday from tubercular affection
after a brief illness. Funeral ser
vices were held Monday, interment
being made in the local cemetery.
Geo. F. Newton of Sherbrooke,
N. D., A. r. Howe of Plaza, n. d.
and Louis Marmula Of Duluth
!, Mimi, were among others VIII
. looked over the Indian lands til,
first of the week for which bids Wer'
J opened Wednesday. n II
The Pioneer stated last week tina
. Joe Culbertson had a new Buicl
i car. That was mistake, his ney
!. car is Case with q seven passenge
e tonneau and 4O-h. p. motor. II j
one Of the best high priced cars q
the market.
Mrs. Nellie Gates returned TO he
. home al. Fort Yates Tuesday,. ate
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1915-05-07

Mrs. Dwight returned to her
home at Cannonball Tuesday after.
spending week with Mrs Carig-,
non 5 l55 ssh 5a1{s
The daily Alaskan., 1915-04-09
PRESDYTERY OF ALASKA
 ELECT DELEGATE TO SYNOD

Juneau Empire, April [; At the mceting of the Presbytery of Al aska, yesterday, the following com missioncrs to the general assembly of the Presbyterian church were 4lected:
 Ministers: Rev. F. R Falconef Of Klukwan, principal; Rev. Ed ward Marsden of Ketchikan, alter nate.
 Elders; E. W. Petit ot Juneau, principal; NJ. s. Whittier of Ju- neau, alternate.
 The 1915 general assembly mee;s at Rochester, N. Y, the third Thurs day in May. Representatives from the church ill all parts of the Un- itcl States, to the number of ap- proximately 1000, are expected to be present. Dr. COndit will repre5- ent the Presbytery of the Yukon.
 The synod of Washington will meet in Tacoma in October The Rev. R. J. Diyen was elected as principal delegate, and Rev. Edw. Marsden as alternate to this meet ing.
 The Presbytery celebrated the Lords Supper at the Native church last evening at eight o'clock, Rev, David Waggoner presiding, Rev. Clark reading the warrant for the service and dispensing the bread. Rev. J. H. Condit, D. D. dispensed the wine, and the communion ad- dress was delivered by Rev. R. J. Diven. Eiders-C. L. Johns and John Newell. A number of people from Douglas were present and the house was well filled.
 The Presbytery held but a short session this morning and adjourn ed in order to give the committees an opportunity to complete their report tomorrow.
 Following are the committees
 On bills and oYertures-J. g. Clark and J. N. Coker.
 Finance-C. L. Johns and F. R. Falconer.
 Resolutions-Emil L. Winterberg- CT, George L. Good and John Newell.
 Minutes of Synod and General As sembly-J. s. Clark.
 Narrative for Synod--David Wag- Boner.
The daily Alaskan., 1915-04-09

were elected from nine to 13. Geo. c. HaZelet, of the Peoples ticket, was defeated by H. Charles Ross by two votes. The successful can didates for council are: Peoples ticket Edgar J. Davis, Bartley
 Howard, Thomas c. Price, Henry A. Slater, William A. Smith and V. A. 3chn!idtz. Citizens ticket - H. C. Ross. For member of school board -Duard Mosser.
 Seward, April - c. A. Meyers headed the successful ticket at the municipal election held here Tues day. The others elected, receiving votes in the order named, follows: Borgen, Crawford, Chamberlin, pr. Daggett, Chovin and Youngs. Frank E. Youngs defeated Mayor Boe by six votes for the seventh place on the council.
 Valdez, April Six hundred votes were boiled here at Tuesdays election. The following were elect ed cOuncilmen: Wood, Ethical, Thomas, King, Hockey, Von Gunther and Dr. Boyle. Gantv was elected clerk and Cockerille school director.
 Fairbanks, April 9--The follow ing were elected to the city council Tuesday, the relative votes being in the order named: Andrew Neerland. Dr. R. R. Myers, s. R. Bredlle' George NJ. Smith, Peter Lorertzen, Dan Callahan and F H. Mack.
 Noma, April 9-Tuesday's muni- cipal election resulted in a victory for the vets and miners union ticket. While the contest was spirit ed, and brought out q big vote, it passed eff quietly. sixteen candl- dates Were in the race. The Old Councl ticket elected Henry Burgh. The GrlG elected Ralph Lomen. The vets and miners union elected the remainder of ticket. Those elect ed councifmen In the order Of ihe votes received were: George Diamond, Ralph Lomen, Charles Thompson, A. c. Black, E. Chas. Ross, Henry Burgh and Thorulf Lehman. The vote cast was 916, and the registered vote was 1,OSO. 4 dry petition is in circulation here askino Judge J. Randolph Tucker jr., to call a special election to determine the wishes of the people regarding the issuance of liquor licenses at Nome. The movement has gathered considerable head way.
The daily Alaskan., 1915-04-09

Mrs. Garfield, as well as her Husband, father and mother, are all well known in Skagway. Her fath- CT was R. c. Smith, q partner of ". r. Matlock in the wholesale and retail liquor business here in the early days, and her mother is TOW the wife of Dr. Whiting, a. Cne time practiCing physician in Skagway and at present one of the most prominent in the city of Seat tie.
 The Unfortunate woman's name was Bessie, and she was the eld- est of two daughters of MT. and Mrs R. C. Smith. She was a beau- tifuI, attractive girl and was mar ried to MT. Garfield while he was running the Grand hotel in Skag- way, several years ago.
 The Garrields live ill Los Angeles, where he is engag-d in the auto mobile business. He was not with lis wife in San Francisco.
 The mother, Mrs. Whiting, is re- ported to be prostrated over the tragic fate Of her daughter
The daily Alaskan., 1915-04-09
MAY CUT AREA
 RESERVATIONS

Washington, April 9-The mat ter of reducing the army and na- " reservations on Orca bay, Alas ka, having been considered, the navy department announces that the officers of the next radio expedi- ton to Alaska will be charged with the duty of a naval examination of the reservations and making re- concentrations for elimiEations.
 An order has also been made by the war department directing that Col. J. B. Cavanaugh, of the Unit ed States army engineering corps, at Seattle, look into the army re servations in Alaska and make recommendations for reducing their areas.
The daily Alaskan., 1915-04-09
RESULT IF TIE MUNICIPAL
 ELECTIONS IN THE TERRITORY

Of the results of the municipal elections which occurred in Alas ka on April 6, we have already given those of Skagway, Haines and Juneau Below VIC give the re- turns from other incorporated towns so far as received:
 Douglas, April - Although there was no regular municipal ticket in the field here on Tuesday, every candidate having been nomin- ated in the same caucus, the cleo tion was virtually victory for the opposition to the old council, as the councilmen-elect are f to in favor of the opposition. The new council IS as follows: Peter Johnson, Elmer E. Smith, Julius Jensen, Bingham Halleck, Charles Hopp, Joseph Robertson, Frank Oliver. F. A. GaIwas was elected as school clerk.
 Sitka, April 9-The election here passed off very quietly, with little interest or spirit exhibited. The old trustees and school board tick cts were reelected as follows: Trustees: Roll, Barron, Johnson schol board: Howard, D. Armond Mills.
 Kttcnikan, April 9 - The cleo tion here passed off quietly. The successful candidates for city cCun cilmen, follows: Henueghan, Beegle, King, Chesney, Paup, Scholthan, Ryus. Henneghan, Paup and Ryus are members of the old council For members of the school boarl F. RounseTell defeated B. l.. Myers.
 WranGell, April g - The election held here Tuesady was vecy slow. Only 5S votes were cast. There were eight candidates for council men. The new council consists of the following: J. G. Grant, Tate, Patenaud, Corset, SDauldirg, Bry- ant and Emery. Matheson was elected to succeed Dr. Dawes as clerk ct the school board, and Campbell was elected school direct or. Only one woman voted.
 Petersburg, April g - The fol- lowing were elected city council men at Tuesdays election: On Business Mems Progressive Ticket |. Pryer, s. l.. Hogue, Jas. Bren- nan, Jacob Johnson, John Bruce and George T. Duryea. On Progress sive Temperance Ticket-Peter Cor genson. Member of school board Louis Wick.
 Cordova April 9 - Cordova held the most exciting election in the history Of the city Tuesday. Six on the Peoples ticket
The daily Alaskan., 1915-04-09
SEC. LANE SAYS
 COMING NORTH

Washington, April 9-Secretary of the Interior Franklin K. Lane announced Wednesday that he will make "Trip to Alaska in July, but refused 10 state what parts of the territory he will visit.
 It is thought he will stop at all of the coast towns, and efforts are being made to induce him to extend his visit to the interior.
The daily Alaskan., 1915-04-09
FORMER ALASKAN
 IS FATALLY SHUT

Portland, Ore, April 7-Willian T. Hume, a prominent Portland at torney, and former practicing law yer at Nome, was shot and probably fatally wounded at noon today by s. A. Constantine, an Italian, who fired three shots, one of which en- tered Hume's back.
 Constaptino's grievance against Hume WAS because the latter defend ed A. NJ. Brunswick, another a;' torney who was charged with haV- ing retained money belonging to the Italian.
The daily Alaskan., 1915-04-09

William T. Hume was at SkaSWay and Juneau in the late '90s for a time, and went from Southeastern Al aska 50 Nome, where re practical law. Senator o. P. Hubbard, who is now in Juneau attending the Al aSka legislature, was a law partne, of Hume at one time.
 Mir. Hume left Alaska tC, Pert land, his former home, dozen years ago, and has practiCcd law there since that time.
The daily Alaskan., 1915-04-09
AFTER BOAT FOR
 ALASKA SURVEYS

Seattle, April g - The United States Geodetic survey officers We'd uesday opened bids for the charter of vessels with which to wire drag the Alaska coast Sixty Seattle vessels were offered for the pur- pose. The decision vas not an- nouneed.
The daily Alaskan., 1915-04-09
ROLLING STOCK
 Is WITHDRAWN

Geneva, April 9-All the rolling stock Of the Italian railroads has been withdrawn from the Swiss frontier by order of the Italian goyernmeu, for tho purpose of t~aosposrtAc troops and supplies .o the Austrian TyrOl border.
The daily Alaskan., 1915-04-09

London, April 9-Germany has b,sp unable to send mid to Austria ss requested on account of the terrific battles in which she has ucCn engaged keeping all of her available soldiers busy iR the region oI St. Michel, where the French are hurIing themselves against the Teu- Ions; in the Carpathians, where the Russians are forcing their way into
The daily Alaskan., 1915-04-09
TURKEY DECIDES
 CALLS ALL MEN

London, April e--It Is reported today that Turkey has decided to call out all men for military ser y'ce who arc capable of bearing grmS.
 A native Egyptian last night Rt- tempted to aSsaEsinate Hussein Kemal, sultan of Egypt, according to Advices received today.
The daily Alaskan., 1915-04-09
E UNABLE ID SEND TROOPS
 ID AID OF AUSTRO-HUNGARY

Hungary, and in the French moye- ment between the Mouse and Lor- aine frontiers, which is developing into Q distinct offensive, in which the Germans are making fierce counter attacks.
 Several troopshipA of the A- lies arc reported to be disemharklng soldiers along tho TurkSb coast.
The daily Alaskan., 1915-04-09
FRENCH TROOPS
 ARE NOW READY.

Paris, April 9--FrenCh troops from Africa are saiu to be all ready to assist the allied fleet and the British expeditionary forces against TI-key.
The daily Alaskan., 1915-04-09
ORDERS 4
 DISAPPOINTMENT

London, April 9-Adyices receiv- e,i this morning state that the Itali- an government has ordered all Italian steamers now lying in Am erican ports to postpone their sail ing dates until April goth.
The daily Alaskan., 1915-04-09
GENERAL PAU IS
 ENROUTE PARIS

Naples, April 9-General Pau is reported tO be on his way to Paris, he having completed his po- uticaI and diplomatic mission to Russian and Balkan capitals.
The daily Alaskan., 1915-04-09
WOMAN SUICIDE
 IS WELL KNOWN

Seattle, April 9--AIrs. Chase Gar field committed suicide today by poison in the fashicrable Buckin- lam hotel at San Francisco, where she was visiting with friends. She died two hours after taking the ia tai dose.
The daily Alaskan., 1915-04-09
AUSTRIA TRYING
 ID MAKE PEACE

Rome, April 9-It Is understood here that Austria is not only try ing to make peace with Itay, but with Russia as well.
The daily Alaskan., 1915-04-09

Don't overlook the concert fea- ture at the Tennis club dance to- night. q
The daily Alaskan., 1915-04-09

Don't miss 1t!
 What?
 Why, the Tennis club dance and ,oncert tonight.
The daily Alaskan., 1915-04-09

Cordova April 9 - Cordova held the most exciting election in the history Of the city Tuesday. Six on the Peoples ticket
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1915-09-09

Our readers and patrons are IN
vited to cooperate with US in get
tino ont an extraordinary issue OF
The Era-Leader in honor OF the
fifth annual Fair Of Washington
Parish. It is our purpose /"
make a faithful write-up OF the
cities, towns, villages and settle
ment5; brief stories OF lndlViouai
enterprise; narratives Of military
vaIo: and recitals Of facts lncl-
dent to personal life and achieve
ment of men and women connect
ed with domestic, civic, ministers
al. educational, professional, po
Iitical and historical societies eX
isting in Washington Parish.
Onr fifth annual fair will BRING
many persons together in tn
flesh: The Era Leader wants t
J bring them and others into a un
ION of spirits, as it were. I'M
will be a medium of portrayln
facts relating to the lives of OF
, citizenry. A story free Of gust
f ingness over the living, but
: lust tribute to the dead who Ont
: lived among us. Our Parish
S filing up with new people who
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1915-09-09
The Dog.

A Dutchman, addressing his
DOG, said: You vas only dog
but | Wish I vas you. Ven you
90 nit your bed 10 you shust
tnrn round dree time and lay
down: ven 90 nit de bed in l
have to lock up de blaze, and
wind up de clock and put de cat
out, and ondress myself. ano
nv frau wakes up and schools,
den de baby wakes up and cries
and I hat Walk him NIT de house
round, den maybe, ven | got my
self to bed, it is time to get up
again. Ven you get up, you
shust stretch yourself, dig your
neck a leetle and you vas up. l
hat to light de fire, put on az
t kettle, scrap some nit my VIE
: already, and get myself beaktaSt
You play around all day and ha
Y blenty of-fun. I hat to work al
I day and hat blenty Of druoole
7 Ven you die you was dead, ven
die ! hat to 20 to hell YET"
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1915-09-09
Better Babies Contest.

In view of the fact that 1t Will DC
almost impossible to DO justice
to children nnder twelve months.
the Better Babies Bureau OF the
Woman's Home Companion have
SUGGESTED that we allow only
children between the ages OF
twelve months and forty -elght
months inclusive or one year to
four years, to enter the contest.
We are endeavoring to secure
the services of the very best par
ish physicians and also a trained
nurse Mothers are urged 10
bring their children and have
them examined free and find out
if they are 100 per cent babies or
if not. why? Then you will DE
told how to make him prize WIN
ner next time.
While you are studying how t(
raise bigger crops, improve YOU
> live. stock, and have more money
!, in the bank, why not learn how
9 to make your baby bigger an
y stronger, raise the standard g.
health in your family and redu
doctors bills?
Is The place Of holding the con
20 fest and the description OF tt
d. different prizes will appear III
y later issue Of this paper.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1915-09-09
Bogalusa', First Trades oAy
Big Success.

The Association of Commerce
of Bogalusa, realizing the I'M
portance to the Parish OF better |
stock raising, inaugurated al
Trades Day, the first one beng
held at the public market on last
Saturday, the principal feature
of which was the sale OF a snip
ment of pure bred Durot jersey
hogs. F0rty-nine OF these
biooded hogs we're sold at auc,
ton bringing $3.50, and they
seem to have been universally
distributed thruout the par'sh4
More than 100 farmers were IL
attendance and from the inter
est manifested these Trades
Days will be continued in the
future.
Too much cannot be said in com
menuation of this entire pariS'
should be grateful to the Cll9m
| her Of Commerce for the inter
est and. energy manifested Il
behalf of better stock raising 10
WASHINGTON Parish, at the clo>'
of the auction Mr.. Sullivan sta
ed that on September l0th' al
the farmers in the parish are IN
yited to visit the Bogue Chltt
Stock Farm, at Isabel, La,
which he is president, to TAX
, dinner and observe the opera
ton of filling two 100 ton sic
from the splendid crop OF grow
inc corn on this new farm
Let every farmer who poss
Div can do so attend this demo
=, stration on the 18th, and s.
- what it means to have just tt
right food for your stock, TN
- when blooded stock is put on t
farms we can look for good l
suits.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1915-09-09
Remarkable School Opening
Patrons Show UnuSua|IntGrGSt

found to be the best opening DAY
the institution has ever nao'
351 we're enrolled in all the
grades and Of this number there
were 90 in the High School, sur
prising even the most optlmlStlc'
There are eleven teachers
most Of whom are teaching their
second or third sessions, pre-
sided over by a principal VINO
has secured the best possible re-
suits for two years past ana j.
showing every indication OF max
ing our school for the present
session the best to be obtained
anywhere
An interesting disclosure thru
the mornings remarks on school
work was the statistical record
that in the last three teachers
examinations held in this PARISH
q high school graduates stood
for first grade certificates ana o
this number Is obtained hrsC
grade, six obtained second grade
one a. third grade, and six ta'lee
altogether. Of this number, sc
curing certificates y went thr'
all the grades in the high schoo
three took the grades IN th
country schools, but graduate
in high school.
The point is clear. II you ar
training your boy or glr
teach give them to US mere aV d
: early age and be assured 'n Il
$ thew will receive the best 10