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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-12-30
GOOD RESOLUTIONS
WILL try to be a litter, not
leaner; an encourager,
never a discourager; light

WILL try to be litter, not
a leaner; an encourager,
never q discourager; light
en- and share other peo-
pies sorrows; start songs and
rejoicings, not complain1ngs
make the world a little sweeter
place to live in; keep in mind
the will of God; make sunshine
in life's shady places; see the
bright side of everything; be
clean in mind and body, work
ing patiently, industriously and
honestly for q living; earning O
spotless character, 80 that I can
look up, not down, and meet
deaths coming with a fearless
smile; endeavor not to run
away from my weaknesses, but
bravely fight them out; be glad
OF life; have hope and faith in
everybody; try to live without
hate, jealousy, temper and
envy; avoid speaking critically
and bitterly, repeating only the
good I hear; love because I
must, give because L cannot
keep; doing for the joy of it;
cheerful in disappolntments,
charitable toward the erring
and fallen; protect helpless ami
mails; do as 1 would be done
by; smile more and frown less
and DO every day something
beautiful, some kindness that
will cheer and strengthen an
other
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-12-30
Honored.

Clayborn, an old negro coachman of
southern physician, was talking to
another negro one day about the price
of ticket to Jacksonville "Ah don't
know nothin' bout tickets" said Clay
born. "My boss never has no tickets
for his travelin'.'' els dat so? asked
his friend "Why don't he have no
tickets?" "'Cause de railroad is jes'
proud ter tote him. exclaimed the 10y
al Clayborn
The doctor was surgeon for the road.
New York Post.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-12-30
Facing the New Year.

happy year will ii be to those
through every path of trial or NJ
V hill of difficulty or over every
Y height march on in closest fel
hip with Jesus and who will de
inc that. come what may. they
Christ every day-Theodore i.
or. y, y,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-12-30
LIGHTNING STRUCK RING.
But Missed Wearer, and He's Wonder
ing How He Escaped Death.

THI TOW TIE Escaped DSdCH.
Winchester, Va.-Hope Beams finger
ring is in the jewelers. shop because
the ruby setting was loosened by light
ming. Also he is alive and we'll after
one Of the most exciting experiences of
his life, having faced death in an in
stant's time when bolt Of lightning
struck in the concrete midway between
the Deaderick and Empire buildings.
Beam was shocked severely, the cleo
tricity following the wiring into the
office where he was working. Several
women in the office of physician next
to where the lightning struck were also
shocked.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-12-30
MOTORISTS CORPS
FOR U. S. DEFENSE
Each State will Have Divisions
to Act as Supply Trains.
SQUAD OF AvIATORS ALSO.

Corps of Autoists Already Being Or
ganized In Seattle, Kansas City,
Philadelphia, New York, Detroit and
Batimore-DetaiIs of Secretary DAN
ies' Increased Naval Efficiency Plan.
Westinghouse definite plan for the
organization of motorists into automo-
bile reserve corps in each state, to act
as supply trains for the army in field,
was announced recently as one fea-
ture Of the preparedness program.
The squad will include the corps
already being organized in Seattle,
Kansas City, Philadelphia, New York,
Detroit and Baltimore.
A motorcar company is to consist of
twenty-seven cars in charge Of one car
master and three assistant car mas
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-12-30
GEORGIA'S FAST RISING SON.
He Is Fourteen Years Old, Six Feet
Five, and Is Still GROWING.


Five, and Is Still Growing.
MOultrie, Ga.-DoctorS are puzzled
and parents worried over the phenom-
email growth of Harry Connolly, the
fourteen-year-old son of a Colquitt
county farmer three miles from here
Harry's longitude is six feet five inches,
and he weighs 200 pounds For three
months his growth has been so rapid
that he has outgrown a suit of clothes
every week.
He was slender boy of normal size
when he suddenly started to become a
beanstalk. A special bed had to be
made for him, so he would not tele-
scope while he slept. Meanwhile doc
tors are trying to find a diet that will
keep him from growing through the
roof of the house.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-12-30
RISKS LIFE TO WIN BET.
Negro Boy of Seaford, DEL, With APP
petite Gives Doctors Job.

SeaIord. Del.-George Hewes, a ne
gro boy, nearly died as the result of
a bet that he could eat more than an
other colored boy about ten years old.
Both were at the w. 81. Stevens & &C.
oyster house when the bet was made.
George ate about seventy-fve large
raw oysters. many gingersnaps and
much candy. cake and peanuts before
ne was taken i'll. Doctors were called,
and for several hours the boys condk
''on was critical.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-09-24

the life if the early Red Men. Last
July, armed with special permit
from the department of the interior,
DIR. Wilson entered the James Ma
tional Forest of New Mexico. She
made friends with the local Indians
and lived with them to study their
modern condition. with her Indian
diggers, she uncovered ancient apart
ment houses, containing hundreds of
rooms, including temples. Thirty
six rooms were dug out and their rel.
les secured.
New Orleans = Mother Superior
Catherine M. Drexel, daughter of
Francis DreXel, one of the wealthiest
bankers of Philadelphia, is superin.
tending the final touches Of the
Southern University of New Orleans,
which will be opened on Monday to
colored students. Mother Drexel,
who gave up her immense fortune to
church work, and is devoting her
talents to education and uplift, has
been directing laborers and mapping
out the plans for the university open
ing. For twenty-seven years she has
labored with the poorest of the poor.
all she possesses having been given
to the cause Of Indian and negro ed
ucation. The new university is an
other monument to the philanthropy
which she bestowed.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-09-24
FOREIGN TRADE
COUNCIL MEETS

New York, Sept. 2S-An important
meeting of the National Foreign
Trade Council will begin here today.
James A. Farrell, president of the
u. S. Steel Corporation, will preside,
and many Of the 43 members, repre-.
senting commercial, industrial, trans.
portation and financial interests, are
expected to be present.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-09-24
SHORT LOCALS

Eggs 2Sc, butter 26c.
Have you read the classified ads.
today! It'd
DIR. A. r. Fulton was a business
visitor In Columbus on Thursday.
Ever-Keep Canning Tablets, Serb
ner's.
Mrs. Fred Wolfe of South Vernon
is spending the day in Columbus.
1872 Max Meyers 1915
Mammoth stove store. w. Gambler ST.
Mr. and Mrs. George r. Baker are
spending the day in Columbus.
Councilman Jacob Dubinsky went
to Cleveland Thursday on business
Frank McGugin was business Wis
itor in Howard on Thursday.
Mrs. w. c. Simpson is spending
the day with relatives in Howard.
Read Lurie's ad. in this issue and
profit by 1t.
Supt w. +. Allgire was business
visitor in Brink Haven on Thursday.
A. Schiappacassee was business
visitor in Columbus on Thursday.
Miss Ethel Roby of West Vine
street returned Wednesday from a
visit in Ashland and Mansfield.
Mrs. w. S. Deeley and two chill.
dren have gone to Cleveland for "a
two weeks visit with relatives.
Edward Davis of Mt. Liberty was
in the city Thursday attending the
funeral of the late Cleo Faul.
Mrs. n. G. Seayolt and daughter
Mrs. James Graf, are spending the
day in Columbus.
George Mitchell spent Thursday il
Columbus, attending to business mat
ters.
Paul Woolison went to Columbus
races.
DIR. Koehne will deliver his frs
lecture at the Presbyterian churcl
Sunday morning.
Ex-Mayor William A. Smith |
spending the day with relatives II
Bangs.
Mrs. A. r. Baltzell went to Akro
Thursday to spend several days wit
her daughter, Mrs. Hubert Marchant
Mrs. Jay Matheny is spending tn
day in Gambler with her daughter
Mrs Arthur Titus.
See the correct fashions for tn
fall and winter seasons. MoHal
Slsters, 10 East Gambler street, M
Vernon, o.
Mrs. Lee Painter of Austin avenu
went to Akron Wednesday to Wis
with relatives for week.
Mrs. Helen Brent OF South Verno
is spending the day with friends
Howard.
fred Pharis returned Wednesda
nDrning from Dayton, where he III
been the guest OF relatives.
Samuel Spohn of Bangs is spen
ing the day with Mr. and Mrs. Cha
Spohn of the Coshocton road
Mr.. and Mrs. Vincent Tighe al
child are spending the day in G
lumbus.
AR. and Mrs. George r. Owens al
daughter. Eleanor, spent Wednesdi
with relatives In Newark.
LIuella Grubb left Wednesday eve
ting for San Francisco, Cal, whe
she will visit.
Mrs. Thomas Hitler left Thursd
fer New Castle, Pa, to spend sever
days with relatives and friends.
Miss Jennie Harris returned Thu
day 10 GAINESVILLE after visit wi
Mr.. and Mrs. Guy Buckingham.
Rev. @. Rector Dye went to Gra
vile Thursday to attend the me
ing of the Ohio Baptist Education
society.
Mrs. ii. #. Jacobs OF Lake City,
was through the city Thursday,
route to Gambler for a visit with I
-stives.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-09-24

Veterans are the four bodies which
will bring the womanly touch to the
encampment Of the old soldiers.
Representatives of the four societies
have formed a committee with Mrs.
w. r.. Andrews as chairman. Mrs.
Andrews has also appointed a large
committee of distinguished women,
from social and official life, and an
honorary committee consisting of
Miss Margaret Wilson and the wives
of members of the cabinet.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-09-24

San Francisco What will Ameri-
can girls do next is the question in
quaint old Honolulu. When the liner
Korea docked here few weeks ago,
a dashing Ohio beauty, Miss Barbara
Wick, was the heroine of the pas
sengers. She had swan two miles
from the ship in Honolulu bag, in
the dazzling moonlight, alone and un-
aided and spent the night on the
beach, When the Korea was held at
Quarantine at Honolulu on her ar,
rival from China and Japan, Miss
Wick was tempted by the strains of
weird Hawaiian music to slip over
the vessels side and swim ashore.
The adventure was carried out, and
when the ship docked the girl was
on the pier. fully dressed, and well
coming her shipmates.
Philadelphia-Dr Lucy l.. w. Will
son, the famous biologist. has
brought back from New Mexico,
where she has been digging in the
remote caverns and cliff dwellings,
with Indians as her aides, many rel
les of prehistoric men, Skeletons,
pottery, and primitive utensils she
gathered galore, and she will use
these to reproduce in a museum here
the Pueblo life of thousand years
ago. Her discoveries reveal vividly
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-09-24
women IN
THE news

Washington-Mrs Harriet Chal'
mers Adams, one of the ten woman
explorers in the world, is planning
one of the most difficult trips of her
career. She has travelled through
Mexico and South America on n
0,000-mile trip, visiting many coun'
tries never before seen by a white
woman. She crossed Halt in the
saddle, the only white woman ever
to cross that island. She has also
toured the jungles of the Philippines.
Her next effort, she recently told a
reporter here, will be from the Medi'
terranean to Bagdad, to Teheran and
to Russian Turkestan and down into
India. Mrs. Adams Is California
woman. She travels for the pure
love of adventure and study of the
out-of-the-way places. Her husband
is the editor of the publications OF
the Pan-American Union in Wash
ington.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-09-24

Washington--Four great organiza-
tions of women in close relationship
to the Grand Army of the Republic
are to meet here next week, each in
its own national encampment and all
uniting to do honor to the warriors
and make their semi-centennial cele-
bration a notable tribute of the ma
TONS gratitude. The Woman's Re-
lief Corps, the Ladies of the G. A. r.,
the Ladies' Auxiliary Of the Sons OF
Veterans, and an independent organ
ization known as the Daughters OF
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-09-24

Just in beautiful
new leather bags in
latest style conceits,
at .$1.00 and $1.5O
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-10
BROUGHT BACK
NATURAL HEALTH
The Facts About anInteresting Case
Of Serious Female Trouble Bene-
fitted By The Use Of Cardui

Walnut Cove, \. C.-Mrs. L. 4.
Rothrock, OF this town, says: About
two years ago ! was in very bad
health for three or four months.
AT this time ! had serious TO-
male trouble, which lasted severely
for nine weeks. got awfully weak,
and could scarcely go, and my doc
tor said ! ought to be in bed
My two sisters, who had used Car
dui with good results, and who now
use 1t as tonic, recommended it
highly to me, SAYING it is fine
medicine
| felt II lived must have some
thing to help me. and as other medi-
cines had failed TO relieve me.
thought would try Cardui. the wo
mans tonic. At this time was
almost skin and bones.
/ seemed to improve after the use
Of the second bottle of Cardui. The
trouble stopped, | suffered less pain.
and began to get back my strength
and health. l took five more bottles
and got back my natural state of
health. also my flesh. and could do
my work easily.
This spring l was run down in
health; had overworked myself
LOOK nearly three bottles of Cardui.
as tonic, and II brought me back
to my natural state of health.
Last week put uD rs lars of
fruit, which | could not have done
before taking Cardui am glad
heard OF ii, and ] hope other women
will too"
Your case may not be as bad as
the above. but even if only a mild
case. we suggest that YOU begin to-
day to try Cardui, the woman's
tonic.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-10
CHURCHMEN LAY PLANS
Members of broad Street Methodist
Church Plan Crusade.

Plans for doing more effective work
in the saving OF souls and for the up
building OF the church we're discussed
Monday night at the Young Mons
Christian Association Building when
the junior board Of stewards of Broad
street Methodist Church. committee
OF the Kings Business for Saving
Souls" held an enjoyable banquet
Among those who made brio,
speeches We're George Be White. Rev. /
W. ShaclSford, Professor Buchanan. G.
l.. Thomas. G. -. Roberts. A. j. Phaup
w. +. Smith and J. l.. Barrow. o. ~
Carpcr was made chairman OF the
organization. and J.. T.. Wilson was
elected secretary. The following cpfn-
hittce on organization and by laws was
npp"intcd: c. b. White. chairman; !.
u wilson and w. j.. Smith. The CON.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-10
BOARD MAY REVOKE
PHYSICIANS LICENSE
Final Action Deferred in Cnse OF DIR.
a. IL. Thomas, of GrcencsviIlc,
Now Under Indictment


Tho State Board of Medical Exam
iners ut Its meeting Monday night took
up the question OF rcvoking tho license
or Dr. j, III. Thomas, of Grcenesville, who
Is under indictment for the alleged
Illegal use of morphine. No definite de-
cision was arrived at, and II was de-
cided that the case should be finally act
eo upon when certain legal formalities
"re complete, and other evidence is in
possession OF the board.
the board received the reports OF tho
cnort made by DR.. a. l.. Dykes. of Bris
tol' TO compel the granting to him of a
license 10 practice as Il chiropractor.
winch was refused him by an opinion
handed down by Judge Roberts, OF the
corporation Court, who severely re-
buked tho petitioner i'm his paper. Other
routine matters were disposed of. The
next meeting will be held in Richmond
June to %.
Those present at the called meeting
were DIR. II. Il. Martin. Of Stuart. prcsi :
dent; DR. j. y. Barney. Of Frcdcricks
burg. secretary: DR.. o. e. Wright of
Jarrctts: DIR. J. l.. Warrincr, of lien.
rico. and Drs. II. Il. Corey and f. III
Shackleford, of Richmond.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-10
PAIN GONE! RUB
SORE, RHEUMATIC
Aching JOINTS
Rub pain away with a small
trial bottle Of old "St.
jacobs Oil"
stop dosing" rheumatism.

IL pain only; not one case in nifty
requires internal treatment. Rub
soothing, penetrating EST. Jacobs ORR
r!Eht on the tender spot" and by the
.i'ne you say Jack Robinson-out comes
inc rheumatic pain and distress. "St
Jacobs or IL a harmless rheumatism
IMMINENT which never disappoints and
doesn't burn the skin. 1t takes pain.
soreness and stiffness from aching
JOINTS, muscles and bones; stops sell
atica iumbaGo. hackachc and neuralgia
Li1nbcr up! Get small trial bottle
OF old time. honest st Jacobs or"
from any drug store and in moment
you'll be free from pains aches and
stihness. Don't suffer! Rub rheuma-
tism Observation-Disclosures
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-10

MIS-. G. u. r.: You did not send me
stamped addressed envelope, 30 am
Unable TO send YOU the formula for an
aS'rlnScnt lotion. However, as IL is not
Lengthy am happy to print it for Won
ON" and onc-half ounces of witch hazel
"Hr-haH ounce or tincturc OF benzoin
on" ounce spirits of wine and five
ounces OF orange flower water. put
IN" tht'Hrc OF h"nZoin into AN cight-
"uHc" hottie. with the spirits Of wine:
add the other ingredients. prcviouslv
mixed, and shake slightly. Apply this
WASH Win "A sponge night ana morning
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-10

mi,tcc will meet Monday night at SIS
o'clock in the Young Mems Christian
Association Building.
For hair century Broad street
Methodist Church has been Il land
mark. 1t has done much for the Up.
building of Christianity I'm Richmond
The church has now Il membership ur
900, ana the committee will make AN
effort to greatly increase that number
within the next few months. The com
mittcc hopes with the cooperation of
the church members TO make the church
an even greater factor in the religious
life OF tho community
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-10

bftad and MILK club: Please explain
the object of the Bread and Milk CHM
hepi% Members agree TO live on
bread aud milk. or crackers ana mill,
one DAY each week. consuming abou,
Two quarts of high grade milk during
II" tW'h'N-'"Hr hours. meals every two
or three hours No sure cnourb Inv,
ms arc eligible; only ncar-inyalids
healthy invalids who eat too much. NAV
join.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-10
Bittcn by Pet Poodle.

While assisting n veterinary surgeon
TO examine her pet poodle yesterday,
Mrs. Blanche Ellis, sos Oakwood Ave-
hue, was bitten in the arm by the dog
ambulance surgeon Stern was called
To attend her, and found that she had
suffered but IL slight injury. The dog
VIII be examined for traces OF rabies
to-day.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-10
One Ycnr for Forgery.

r.. q. Smith, known to the police also
az Emery Salyards, pleaded guilty in
The Hastings Court yesterday to tho
charge OF forgery, and was sentenced
by Judge Richardson to serve one year
in the penitcntiary
jamie Lloyd was convicted OF having
cocaine unlawfully in her possession
and was sentenced by the jury 10 serve
two years in the penitcntiary.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-10
SMART WHITE CLOTH SUITS
At THE COHEN CONIPANY'S

The Cohen Company's store made va
splendid showing in the general dis
play along rue de la Broad" and in
hats, many, of which were designed in
the tohcW work rooms. there was a
great variety OF choice. One worthy OF
special mention WAS white braid. in
rather wide brim which WAS topped by
a huge sea gull. The all white cloth
suits which are distinctive among the
many. many Colored ones are also being
shown by the Cohen co.
one of these with the pieated skirt
has "a waistcoat with rolling collar in
white MORE with a broad black stripe.
Another in shantunG with touches OF
red is reproduction Of n French model.
Dainty gowns in the pale shade now
worn arc among the models displa Y ed
FOR evening wear. Several of these are
made with the fun SILK over skirt
corded 10 produce fare and worn
over gold lace pctticoat that show
fully six inches below.
Other styles 10 be found in the vari-
GUS stores along Broad Street will be
described tomorrow.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-10

blood to produce hcmoglobin (iron col
orInS matter in the red blood cor
buScIcS). ON the contrary. the iron
aSslihiiated goes first To the liver. bone
marrow, IN" spleen. where ii is kent
ON reserve. 10 be supplied to the blood
only in minute quantities ms needed
Hence any blood tonic" which pro
dnces Immediate effects probably does
50 only through the temporary stimu-
Iatioh attributable TO the strychnine or
"lher nerve castiSator which is added
To the formula for just that misleading
purpose.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-10
FASHION SHOW IS MOST
SUCCESSFUL EVER HELD
Not Alone in Beauty of Display
but Financially as
Well
WOMEN THRoNG THE SHOPS
Styles of 1890 Take Precedence and
Are Followed by Military and
Tailored Effects-Show to Con.
tinuc To-day and To.Morrow.

The fact that the March wind was in
duiging in its first real lion-likc blow
yesterday in no wise affected the very
sprinElikc atmosphere created by Rich
mond merchants inside their hospitable
salons of Correct Fashions. This was
achieved by the banking of feathery
lerhs ana palms together with exquisite
blooms of rhododendron, tulips. dafro-
ais and the dear little blossoms that
cause the thoughts to drift back into
memory's gardens.
rue stores were ulroueed All dav
long the crowds of womankind visited.
compared and bought Never before i'm
'he history OF style shows has so much
actual buying been done Those who
formerly bought in New York are com
ing 10 realize that the local merchant
WIN ms Stam of buyers can do better
ior ms patrons than they can do for
themselves. This was the explanation
OF The extraordinary sales made by sew
crnl of the leading dealers.
The Fashion Show will continue TO-
day and to-mOrrow
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-10

cradle Delay: Know yc, that space nor
mltS nut few replies each dav wo
select the shorter answers and omit
the longer ones. Hint: Send a slammed
addressed envelope with Your questions
ana insure prompt. personal reply.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-10
"EISBERGER OPENING MARKS
An EVENT or IMPORTANCE:

mo Wcisbcrger store. beautifully
decorated, celebrated the opening day
or the Fashion Show as we'll as an
anniversary in the history of the store
ne windows, filled with attractive
garments for women and girls, show
INC new coats with high waist line
and the ilarinS skirts which mark the
new seasons smartest clothes.
Many stunning hats We're displayed
in the millinery department, showing
quite leaning toward the small black
nat in chic tailored lines, as wen as
the picture hats in coIors
tihardlnes, covcrts and serScs IN the
p"'il,Ship gray, sand and putty cclors
wee me materials used in :hr street
SUITS. with soft silks. especially in tho
lowered taffetas were among N, favor.
II" ores used for evening gowus
y special counter OF laCcs cf the
Shcrrcst KINDS that are being much
used Tor waists To wear with tailored
ana dressN suits attracted attention of
many of the shoppers at the opening
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-10
Ethical
Talks

For YOU arc responsible Miss Craft.
YOU did H." she said
Copyright. 1915, by Mcclure Newspaper
Syndicatc)
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-10
w oman and Home

but She promised TO marry him. and
before she became his bride she went
10 her sunday school teacher and told
her the whole story OF the romance