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The Washburn leader., 1915-09-10


him about a dozen times. and he got
many good lick in on the bar. but
at length the fout was over. and Tom
Smith was a whopped man. He hol-
Iered out that he'd got plenty. and l
reckon 1t was the same with the bar.
as he suddenly made or into the
woods. When Tom got over bein'
dazed he got up and said to me:
'Zeb White, I'm a-beggin' Of yo'r
pardin. thought yo' was coward
and dasn't stand up to me. but yo've
whopped me in a fair fout!'"
WAS he badly used upT' I asked. as
the story seemed to be finished.
"He hadn't skassly bit o clothin'
left on him. replied Zeb. land he was
bruises and bites and claw marks from
head to heel. I reckon he might hev-
got well from them. but his heart was
broke. He knowed was In poor
health. and when he realized that he'd
bin whopped by a sick man he took to
his bed and died in two weeks. He
sent fur me the day he died. and an
hour befo' he breathed his last he
reached fur my hand and whispered:
'Zeb White, can't make out how
yo' did It. but yo' dun made me holler
fur the first time In my life.s and I'm
prayin' fur death to cum. I've kinder
thought 20 might hev had buszsaws
fastened to yo'r hands and feet. but
that wouldn't be agin yo.' and bear
no grudee. Goodby. Zeb. hope to
meet 20 In the t'other land and hev
another font 70 re who ar the best
man,"
Morris tribune., 1915-11-12

him in the search. The Indian has a
history. He is known to fame as
Fisherman JOHN" and he lives at
Saltwater. Hundreds of persons dead
or dying in the water have been re-
covered through the weird powers
which this red man possesses.
The performance of FISHERMAN
John" at Clinton has given rise to
all kinds of speculation. Upon his
first visit to the slough large num-
Der of people from the surrounding
country gathered to watch him al
work. This proved irritating appar'
emily, and he left the scene shortly
afterwards. He stated the presence OF
people had to do with his success anc
he refused to work. On his SECOND
visit he went Immediately to the
body and found it in sitting position
under about five feet of water. Al
Clinton his claims about spirit aid are
disbelieved and there is lingering
suspicion that he knew where the
body was when he went away the frs
time, but was holding out for larger
reward.
Morris tribune., 1915-11-12

About twenty Morris Royal Neigh
bors went to Benson Wednesday after
noon in response to invitations from
the Benson camp to attend a reception
and banquet following the initiation
of large class of candidates. The
visitors were royalty entertained at
Benson where they were shown every
courtesy. cit was the most enjoy
able visit we have ever made in a
body" said one of the Morris ladies
yesterday.
Morris tribune., 1915-11-12
GUIDED BY SPIRITS
INDIAN FINDS BODY
Man Drowned at Clinton Found
by Saltwater Indian After
Remarkable Search

Three weeks ago H. A. Emrick,
a Montevideo railroad man. was acct
dentally drowned in slough near
Clinton while hunting ducks. Fol-
lowing the accident searching parties
have been continuously at work day
and night and every part of the slough
was dragged in vain. Rewards for
the recovery of the body increased the
efforts of the searchers. The body was
recovered a week ago by an Indian
who, in company with his son, came
to the slough, looked out over its wide
expanse and then went home. Three
DAYS later he returned to Clinton and
went directly to the spot where the
body lay. He claims spirits aided
Morris tribune., 1915-11-12
Drayman Injured

Chas. Seeger, a Glenwood drayman,
is at his home with three ribs and his
collar bone broken. One of his horses
is dead and his dray wagon badly dam
aged as the result of a runaway acct
dent last Monday. Seeger was taking
Morris tribune., 1915-11-12

coal from car in the 500 yards when
the team made wild dash for liberty.
Seeger was thrown out of the wagon
and the wheels passed over his body.
A few yards up the track the horses
and wagon rolled over a 20-foot en-
bankment. One horse was killed but
the other escaped without a scratch.
Morris tribune., 1915-11-12

DR.. sBrokaw was here from Glen
wood Saturday and Monday looking
for people who are troubled with eye
affection andain need of glasses. ~ DR..
Brokaw has been coming hereregular=
ly for a number of years and enjoys a
good business in Morris: He stated
Howard Thacker, a we'll known Glen
wood clothier, is disposing of his stock
and will leave Glenwood. -.
Morris tribune., 1915-11-12

Rev. F. A. Stever was on the sick
list the first of the week with a bad
cold. Union services were held Sun
day evening at which time Rev. hobbs
delivered the sermon, much to the re-
lief and pleasure of Rev. Stever.
Morris tribune., 1915-11-12
For Sale

Little Gem lunch room, Herman,
MINI. Including 9 stool lunch count
err, first class soda fountain, show
cases, 2 stoves, dishes and glasses
Price $3.50, cash. Address Lock box
II, Herman, MINI. adv.
Morris tribune., 1915-11-12

FOR sALE-A fewEpureE bred
Rhode Island Red cockerels for sale,
$1.OO apiece, if taken soons !. also
three white Holland toms. Enquire
of j. B. Newell, Route No.43, Phone
5O2R. adv3t. /
Morris tribune., 1915-11-12

Furnace For Sale-Has been lin
use in District No. SO and is suitable
for private house. Will be sold |. to
highest bidder on Nov. Goth, !, at 2
O'Clock, at the school house, Sec. 25,
Darnen.
Morris tribune., 1915-11-12

Stock for Sale.-Several head. of
registered Holstein cattle, one regist-
cred Aberdeen Angus bull E6 months
old, Duroc Jersey spring. pigs. M.
M. Langan, Danvers, MINI. adv2t.
Morris tribune., 1915-11-12

LOST-Heavy brown moleskin coat
on the road between Alberta and Nor
ris. Finder please return to the
Monarch Hardware Company at AL
berta for suitable reward. adv.
Morris tribune., 1915-11-12

Don't pay fancy prices for range.
See the New Peerless steel range
made of ingot iron and has warming
oven and reservoir. all for $38 at
Meyers second hand store. adv.
Morris tribune., 1915-11-12

For Sale: Furniture and household
goods at private sale. Goods are in
good condition and will be sold cheap.
Inquire of Mrs. Edward McAyeal.
adv
Morris tribune., 1915-11-12

For Sale Cheap-Sixty-four acres
in the city of Morris, including lots
and buildings, with city water and
electric lights. N. Eckes, owner.
adv2t.
Morris tribune., 1915-11-12

Double the size and productiveness
of your chickens by selecting 3your
cockerels at $500 each from my pen
of white Orpingtons. A few pullets
at $1.25 each. Mrs. J. W. Harris.
Morris tribune., 1915-11-12

You will find more of the leading
people from Minnesota registered at
the Radisson, Minneapolis, than at
any other hotel in the twin cities.
adv.
Morris tribune., 1915-11-12

Two Garland base-burner heating
stoves almost good as new for $40
and SIS at Meyers second hand store.
Hurry if you want them. adv.
Morris tribune., 1915-11-12

FOR SALE-NW4 Sec. 28-125-44,
Stevens Co. Terms easy; price at
tractive. Geo. Antill, agent, Blair,
Neb. adv4t.
Morris tribune., 1915-11-12

FOR SALE.-Used Jewel heating
stove in good condition. Will be sold
at bargain if taken at once. In
quire at Cairney's butcher shop.
Morris tribune., 1915-11-12
EARLY START PLAN
OF CHORAL UNION
Members are Enthusiastic Over
Prosnects but Place to Meet
is Perplexing Problem

The executive committee of the
Morris Choral Union held their first
meeting of the season Monday night
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. E. J.
Jones at which time matters of
vital Importance to the Union were
discussed. A program for the COM
ing winter was arranged and plans
to meet the expenses were adopted.
Sentiment was unanimous for an ear
ly start on rehearsals but the matter
of providing convenient place is a
problem that remains to be solved.
Much work, time and money was de-
voted to perfecting the organization
last winter but the progress was re-
markable and each member feels that
the work should be continued for an
other season. The program last year
closed with the presentation of the
opera, "The Pirates of Penzanse, !"
at the Orpheum and the evening will
long be remembered in Morris must
cal circles. Prof. Meyer of the
Agricultural school, is the instructor.
He is man of exceptional musical
talent and large number of people
in Morris feel that since he is willing
to devote his spare time to the devel-
opment of latent musical talent in the
city the work of the choral union
should receive the support of everyone
interested, which it undoubtedly will.
Requests have been made for the
use of the new high school for re-
lhearsals at intervals through the whit
er months. The matter is now under
consideration by the school board.
1t is understood the board is anxious
to aid the Union in every way and if
present minor obstacles can be re-
moved the request will be granted.
Morris tribune., 1915-11-12

Mrs. w. j. Burton, of Redwing,
is the guest at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. C. B. Sylvander.
Morris tribune., 1915-11-12

Miss Frances Wroot, of Donnelly
spent several days this week at tn
home of her sister, Mrs. Feodor Mann
Morris tribune., 1915-11-12

J. M. Harvey, one of the we'll
known and substantial farmers near
this city, is treating his neighbors to
joy rides in new fve-passenger REQ
automobile Purchased from L. D. Trip
last week. The car has all the latest
equipments and has the record of be-
ing the twentieth REQ owned in Ste
vens county. -
Morris tribune., 1915-11-12

Wanted to buy stock hogs from 100
pounds up. Will pay market price
F. J. Kirwin, Morris. adv2t.
Morris tribune., 1915-11-12

For Sale.-Two so #. residence
lots on West Seventh street. Inquir
of F. E. Ware. advtf.
Morris tribune., 1915-11-12

Mrs. G.. w. Suckstorff spent Mon
day with friends at Starbuck.
Morris tribune., 1915-11-12

Stones Sootless coal-guaranteed
to please. adv.
Morris tribune., 1915-11-12

John Mayer turned over the conduct
of the Home restaurant Monday to
Mrs. Mayer and the girls and went
afield for ducks. Mayer is one of the
undiscovered marksmen in Morris and
is clever in the use of rifle and shot
gun. 1t is some three years since he
shot bird on the wing but he made
up for lost time Monday and returned
to the city with one of the finest
string of game birds brought in SO
far. "We saw lots of ducks but they
were flying high Those we got didn' t
see US coming and we nailed about
every bird that came within reach, -
said Mr.. Mayer as he proudly exhibit
ed his game, s..... a.. .,,..-.. s--..
Morris tribune., 1915-11-12

All trimmed hats at half price, for
one week only, commencing Friday,
Nov. 18th. Miss E. Peterson, Harris
block. adv.
Morris tribune., 1915-11-12

FOR RENT-Furnished room at
third house north of LaGrand hotel
Mrs. c.. Okeson.
Morris tribune., 1915-11-12

Cordwood in car lots, any kind.
Write to A. Frost, Swanville, Mimi. :,
for prices. adv2t.
Morris tribune., 1915-11-12

Mrs. Christ Flatner left the first
of the week for Minneapolis where
she will spend the winter, and where
she has wide circle of relatives and
friends. Mrs. Flatner has rented her
residence property on Sixth street to
George Norton and family.
Morris tribune., 1915-11-12

On arriving at Minneapolis, g
direct to the Hotel Radisson. You
will be pleased to recommend it tt
your friends when you return home
Morris tribune., 1915-11-12

Pure bred R. /. Rhode Island Red
cockerels for sale by S. W. Walz.
41tf.
Morris tribune., 1915-11-12

FOR SALE-Good work horse. In.
quire of J. A. Ringness. adv.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-20

them. entertain them and 10 give
them pleasure. but don't fail to give
them the gospel.
Il read OF a sinner who was dis
Couraged and was about 10 commit
suicide but thought OF the church
and made up his mind to see if ne
could get any help from il. He went
10 one church and the learned doctor
spoke on Mckinley food for
hungry sinner lie went 10 an
other church and heard hair split
ting discourse or some philosophical.
theme-also poor help Tor a needy
sinner. He goes 10 a river bridge
and is about 10 jump in when he
discovers another invitation 10 an
other church al his feet He picks
it up and reads Come unto me all
ye heavy laden and find rest Ho
went 10 that church and heard a
message on the gospel. He accepted
Christ and went out a happy man.
Christ's message 20 the church Of to-
day Is They need not depart. give
We them 10 eat
IF we as Christians and preachers
do not give them the gospel they viii
get IT, The great need OF the aver
age disciple Of today is compassion
on the multitudes OF lost men and
" omen. The church that has this
] compassion will not need 10 use ques-
tionable means and methods to reach
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-20
WITH THE LOCAL PASTORS

ana at Ephesus was one OF the seven
wonders Of the world. and the relig-
ion had a tremendous hold upon its
followers. The Bible was preached
in that stronghold OF sin and shame
less practices. and not only werc
many people converted from siniuI
practices. but they made a fire az
their religious books. the cost of
which has been placed at $500.
Some place the estimate at four
times that amount What other
agency could have accomplished
such results?
THE story Of foreign missions
reads like a fairy tale TO those not
familiar with the power OF the
Bible. One OF the greatest terrors IN
South Africa was Africaner, the Hot
tentOt chief. The British government
put price upon his head as an out
law, plunderer and murderer Rob
crt Moffat. with the Bible in his
hand. won the desperate His char
acter was entirely transformed and
ne remained a devoted Christian 10
the end of his life Every mission
field can furnish similar instances.
Some remarkable cases are given
in Harold Begbie's'Twice-B Born Men.
These men we're born and raised in
the slums Of the worst quarter of
London. They were prize fighters.
disgraced soldiers, drunkards, and
criminals Of the lowest type. men
who were considered by polite soci-
ETY. as incOrrigible and unredeema-
bile; vet those very men were rad
ically changed and became decent,
respected mem bers of society by the
power of the Bible in the lives and
on the lips Of those who believed il.
a few years ago the Gideons. an
organization Of travelling men, plac-
ed 5000 copies Of the Bible in the
rooms Of various hotels in the city of
Chicago. At once the guests began
writing letters telling of the wonder
full power the books had over their
lives, in keeping them from yield
ing 10 the temptations Of the big
city. All mission workers will testi-
IS that the Bible is the only means
which furnishes a power strong
enough to save and keep a human
soul from the power of sin"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-20
SAYS WHOLE WORLD
Is IN NEED OF GOSPEL
Rev. W. II. FrcShley Declares There
Are Plenty of Teachers of
entertainment. Etc

Keep and you lose. give and YOU
win" said Rev. W. II. Freshley sun
day morning in his sermon on the
theme Jesus Feeding the Five Thou
sand"
Jesus came 10 redeem this world
from the power of sin. Wherever he
went the multitudeS followed him
because he had the words of life and
comfort. This world is homesick
for Christ and His gospel The mass
OF humanity is hungerinC and long
inS for the gospel OF the good news.
This world is not in need OF more
teachers. more entertainment. more
pleasure. more money or more refor-
nation bur il is in need OF Christ s
saving message OF the gospel We
have been teaching the multitudes.
entertaining them. giving them more
and more pleasure and then let them
so. Jesus said They need not de-
part. give We them 10 eat He
would say it is al right to teach
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-20
SHOWS POWER OF BIBLE
ON HUMAN CHARACTER
Rev. II. j. Parsons Says IL Only
Means Powerful Enough 10
Hold the soul

Rev. i. ]. Parsons. pastor OF the
Quincy street Baptist church preach
ed on The Divine Transformer" on
sunday evening in which ne spoke OF
the power Of the Bible 10 transform
humna character His remarks were
based on the wonderful effects fol-
lowing the preaching of the gospel
rs recorded in the 18th chapter of
Acts. In part he said
zone reason for believing the Bible
is divinely inspired is because il pro-
duces an effect upon human charact-
ter that no other book or agency has
ever accomplished. Every one. who
has come in contact with the great
masses OF unchurched. unlawful. UNI
enlightened humanity. realize the
gravity Of the situation and the need
Of some power which viii reach
down TO the lowest depths and. like
"a mighty moral and spiritual crane.
lift these human souls from the
depths OF degredation. filth and sin
and make them decent. self-respect-
ing and noble members 81 society.
There Is one means and only
one. which is equal 60 the task-that
IS the Bible. The junk yard OF phi
losOphy and reform is piled high
with methods and means which have
been tried and have proved made
Quate. In the nineteenth chapter OF
Acts We have an example OF .he
mighty power OF the Bible 20 trans
form character. The shrine OF Di-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-20
EILSWOTRH STORE CLOSES
CHRISTINA EVE

Ellsworth's store will be open only
four nights before Christmas -Dec.
20. q. %. %. but not open Christmas
eve. JOHN CHESS ELLSWORTH.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-20
EXPLAINS TRUE
XMAS MEANING
Rev. Allison Believes World
Today Realizes Sacred
ness More Than Ever.

"The Meaning of Christmas" was
the subject of a sermon delivered
Sunday morning by Rev. George
William Allison, at the Hope Pres
byterian church. in which he gave
the history of the day from the
birth of Christ. In part he said:
christmas is welcome holiday.
coming as il does in the midst OF
the winter season and giving occa-
sion for the seasonal festivities. II
would be both welcome and valued
had it no higher significance than
this. But while all people in our
land recognize the holiday season it
affords. it is often feared by many
people that the spirit Of the season
has become more holiday. .than holy
day They fear we hear more OF
Santa Claus and Kris Kringle, than
OF Jesus Christ, and Christs' mass!
1T may De possible that much of
the sacredness of the day seems
lost 10 some. but of this the speaker
is not so firmly convinced. on the
other hand. l rather share the con-
viction that the world never before
realized so seriously the sacredness
of the Christmas day as it does to-
day. And this for the very reason
that other things stand out so Sc
verely clear in contrast.
Meanings Differ.
The day means different things
10 different individuals. Today just
as in ancient Palestine when first
the angels sang over Bethlehem.
Then the birth OF a child who was
TO be called Christ the King meant
"a new rival to the blood-thirsty
HerUd. And called out OF his life
brutally murderous instincts, IT
save him only an impulse TO Stay in
cruel jealousy, The coming OF
Jesus Christ only set of his ugly
hatred in clearer perspective, and
possibly threw light on what Jesus
later said. If 1 had not come they
had not known sin, but now they
have no cover for their sin.
ITO the Wise Men the appearing
OF his star in the east was the sign
of the fulfllment Of a great hope.
To the shepherds the angels song
was a hymn OF abiding JOY and
glory. The star guided the wise
men from the east, while the hymn
drew the shepherds from fields afar,
both are led TO the child in the
manger who brings the good news OF
Gods everlasting love to the knowl-
. a. Of
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-20
THESE COUPONS ARE coon TUESDAY NIGHT ALsog

men. Christ had compassion on the
multItudcs and also ON the indi-
Ndual
ellie knew the woman at tho
well who was a sinner. He knew
the personal needs OF the ruler ~ ho
came 20 him lbs night Tie knew the
tax collector who was up tree he
knew the blind man and opened his
eyes. No wonder the multitudcs
loved 10 hear Him
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-20
Heaven Sent Gift.

so today the same story related
as it occurred Of old may stir up in
your heart vastly different feelings
If your life is right il will make you
wis., 20 share in the angels song
II YOU are living in sin. II may make
YOU all the more brutality sinful
The true meaning of Christmas
can best be expressed in the likeness
OF your common experiences at this
time OF year. You are each eager
10 open the packages which come
marked Please do not open until
Christmas When opened YOU Will
say How good of them 10 remember
me So. Jesus Christ is Gods heaven
So gift 10 YOU. Will YOU not open
Is show your appreciation TO Him
as YOU do 20 friends The richness
OF Gods gift 10 YOU is uuspeakable
And the best that I can possibly
wish you Is that you may this year
share the glory OF a Christian s
Christmas"
The Washington times., 1915-11-05
THE GRADE CROSSINGS

The killing of student at Mary
land Agricultural College by Bal
timore and Ohio express train again
emphasizes the need for more vigor-
GUS supervision of the highly dam
gerous grade crossings of railroads
in the suburbs of Washington, and
Of greater care on the part Of those
who cross them. 1t probably will be
many years before these grade
crossings can be eliminated. But
many sections already have abol-
ished them in communities not
nearly so thickly settled as those
along the railway lines radiating
to the north and, east of Washing
ton.
At some Of these crossings watch
men are not present after the early
evening hours. Such danger points
as Hyattsville, and Riverdale, where
series of accidents have oc-
CURED, are we'll protected. with
gates, signal bells, and watchmen
but. other smaller places have grown
with great rapidity along both the
lBaltimore-Washington branch and
the Metropolitan branch of the Bal.
j timore and Ohio road.
The Washington times., 1915-11-05

never hope to get time enough to
reach the normal" stage. 3
Fortunately, even though our
parents and grandparents were not
subject to such surveys. they were
less healthy than we are. Despite
the adverse reports Of the modern
hygienists, the death rate is de-
creasing in practically every large
city Of the East. We are living
longer, despite these "abnormali-
ties" than our forefathers did.
Moreover the city death rate, If
certain slum sections of New York
and Boston are eliminated, is ap-
preciably less than that Of the rural
sections. o..
Lack Of exercise and laxity in
personal hygiene. undoubtedly does
give rise to some forms of ailments
among city people from which coun-
try residents are free. But the
modern city, in all essential re-
spects, Is getting to be healthful
place to live,, and disease is being
fought vigorously and more effec-
lively than in rural neighborhoods.
So, after all, though "abnormal" the
city dweller need not lay awake
nights worrying about his prospects
for reasonably long years in the
land,