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Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1915-02-25
TRAINED WRIST IS
MANS MEAL TICKET
His Performing Bone Seldom Fails
to Win the Coin When Such }
is Needed.
GETS OVER $4,000 IN TWO YEARS
Man Goes Abou' State Preying Upon
Railroads, Street Railway Com.
panies and Corporations.

Minneapolis, MINI. - There have
been stories of the "man in the iron
mask" the man with the iron Jaw"
etc, and now we have the story of the
"man with the performing wrist bone"
His name is Lester Edward Mills and
he has just been introduced as a new
inmate of the Saltwater penitentiary
During his stay there, which may be
for two and half years, this perform
ing wrist bone, before mentioned, can
hop out of joint seven times day and
nobody will be liable for damages.
Nevertheless, the performing wrist
bone, according to the police and a
partial confession made by the owner
of said bone, has been an obedient
meal ticket for Mills these last two
years, perhaps longer.
On propitious occasions, generally
while his person was in the custody
and safe keeping of some large firm or
corporation, the wrist bone would hop
out of its wonted socket and the owner
of the wrist bone would soon after
proceed to collect for injuries sus-
tanned. Records so far produced show
that the wrist bone meal ticket has
produced some $4,000 for its owner
during this year and last, which is
wrist bone better than wish bone.
Were 1t not for the suspicious nature
of Chief Troyer of the Duluth police
the wrist bone might still be producing
checks from corporations.
Mills boarded a street car in Duluth.
He carried suitcase. The street car
swung around the curve at Third ave-
nue. west and Superior street. Mills
stumbled over his suitcase. Mills did
not seek to stifle the cry of pain which
came to his lips. The conductor dashed
forward. The hand fell limp at the
wrist The conductor looked sympa-
thetic. He sent for a doctor and be-
gan to take names Of witnesses.
On the sidewalk stood Chief Troyer.
He had to have a look. Mills did not
look as pale as the chief thought he
should. Neither were his lips blood
less and all that sort of thing. The
chief in fact, at that moment was look
ing for burglar. And why not the
IudU Will Tic DIOhSu Wllol! I1c
be the man.
While the doctor was examining the
wrist the chief had look inside the
suitcase. He found therein shirt and
two letters. There was nothing sus
picious about the shirt but the letters
were from Minnesota attorneys and
each spoke of claim the recipient
had against some Minneapolis firm OF
corporation for personal injury.
The claim agent of the street railway
company in Duluth took look at these
letters.
1.-TWO personal injury suits on In
Minneapolis and now one against US,
he remarked. That's too many"
The man with the broken wrist gave
his name as Adolph Faig. but the let
ters were addressed to Lester Edward
Mills. - -
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1915-02-25

where an equal portion to every Gus.
toner is diplomatic necessity. The
apparatus consists of an oblong frame,
slightly larger than pound of butter,
with handles at each end. Running
through the center of the frame
lengthwise is a thin sharp strip Of
metal, the edges pointing out. At
right angles to this, and crossing the
frame at close intervals, are other
knifelike strips. The device is placed
over a pound of butter and pressed
down through 1t, dividing the lump
into about two dozen equal squares.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1915-02-25
Good Roads, and Their Importance to
the Community

The improvement of market roads
results in improved marketing n
ditions, which benefit the city. Most
cities are essentially dependent upon
the surrounding country for their pros
perity and development. The develop
ment of suburban property for resi-
dence purposes is also dependent upon
highway conditions, and it is becom-
ing evident yearly that whatever
makes for an increase in rural popu-
letion must be encouraged. Since the
introduction of motor traffic country
highways are used to an increasing
extent by city residents. In fact. the
cost of maintaining many country
highways has been greatly increased
by the presence of city.owned motor
vehicles. The general advance in IA
cilities for doing country business
from town headquarters when roads
are improved is no inconsiderable fac
tor In the commercial life of the com
munity.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1915-02-25

In some parts of Russia the bar
rooms are run by the government, ac-
cording tc recent law. 1t is the rule
for all males 30 remove their hats
when in a government building, and
1t is ludicrous to see the patrons Of
the barrooms standing, hat in hand,
while waiting for the barkeepers to
serve their toddy.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1915-02-25

For baby's Group, Willie's daily
cuts and bruises, mammals sore
throat. Grandma's lameneSS-Dr.
Thomas Eclectic Oil-the household
remedy. 25c and soc.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1915-02-25

For any itching skin trouble, piles.
eczema, salt rheum. lives, itch, scald
head, herpes. scabies Doans Dint-
mcmt is highly recommended. 5Oc II
box at all stores
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1915-02-25
NOVEL BUTTER CUTTER.
Divides Pound Into Number Of Small
and Equal Slices.

Among the infinite variety of de.
vices that tighten the housewives
burden and add to the attractiveness
of NE dinner table is the butter cut
ter devised by two men in the State
of Washington. Nor is this cutter
useful in the home alone. In fact, 1t
is probably of more real use in hotels
and restaurants, where many pounds
of butter have to be cut in day. and
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1915-05-13
mrs. GUY FOSTER
IS CRITICALLY ILL

The news that Mrs. Guy Foster is
critically Ill in the hospital at Canon
City with only slight hope for her
recovery. was received here on Tues
day. Mrs. Foster was well known in
Pueblo educational circles prior to
her marriage year ago. Her for
mer name was Miss Ethel Joel. For
several years she was a teacher in
the east side public schools.
The wedding of the Pueblo school
teacher to Guy Foster, wealthy
ranch owner who lives between Can
on City and Cripple Creek, was one
Of the society events Of the season
at Canon City and was attended by a
number of Mrs. Fosters Pueblo
friends. A few days ago Mrs. Foster
gave birth to a child which died with
n few hours. The mothers condi-
tion became worse and despite the
most skillful medical attendance av-
ailable. the young woman's life was
reported to be all but despaired Of
Pueblo Chieftain.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1915-05-13
ROYAL 6ORGE MINERS
ARE NOT WORKING

Owing 10 dispute over the provi-
sions Of contract between the Glib
son Lumber company. lessee OF the
Royal Gorge coal mine. and some
eighteen or twenty men who are oper-
ating the property ON a cooperative
basis as sub-lessees, the fifty or more
men employed at the mine refused to
go to work this morning. The contro-
versy, 1t is understood, pertains to
the financial responsibility for certain
development work required to be done
at the mine by the terms Of the lease;
both Of the parties to the dispute
claiming exemption Of liability under
the contract.
1t II reported that an agreement N
likely 10 Le reached shortly IN ralA,
tion 70 the matter IN dispute ana that
The men viii return 70 work n . ~
Or two. Il y nnt : slsike - ~
osdinary aceeDsation & ~ ~.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1915-05-13
MONTROSE MEN ARE
DOOMIN6 RAINBOW ROUTE"

A movement to advertise and boom
the Rainbow route, which connects
Pueblo with the Western slope by
way of Canon City. saiida and Mont
rose. was begun on Wednesday when
Tony MontelI and =. II. Posey. Of
Montrosc. mailed County Commission
e. Robert II. Higgins coo folders and
quantity Of cards for the purpose
OF distribution in Pueblo county.
II is proposed to tack the cards up
in all the garages OF the county, and
to distribute the folders throughout
the various towns along the route.
For the drst time since 1t was pro-
jected. the "end" is in sight. II has
been definitely announced that enough
OF the state highway fund will be uti-
lized TO finish the link between co;o-
paxi and Parkdaie this summer. When
that has been accomplished. there
will be aplendidiy constructed noun
tain automobile highway extending
from Pueblo clear to the Utah line
Pueblo Star-Journal.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1915-05-13
ELks HAD GOOD TIME

The Canon City bunch that went to
Florence Wednesday afternoon 10 take
part in the festivities In connection
with the dedication Of the new Elks'
club building had . good time and are
profuse In their praise Of the hospi-
taiity and entertainment accorded to
them while there. The more formal
features " the program were the
dedicatory exercises at 8 o'clock on
Wednesday afternoon and the social
session and smoker at night.
There were a large number Of Wis.
itors in Florence for the occasion.
Pueblo, Colorado Springs, Denver. La
Jnnta. walsenburg. Cripple Greek.
Victor. Canon City. salida and other
towns being rppresented IN The gath
orin8. sis (, ks1is $40
The now club building At FLORENCE
Il cDo Of ne most attractive and
cchv,nisntiy etsAasod n ~ southeFE
postis1 Is Mo Stntt.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1915-05-13
C. !. LEAGUE HAS
ELY-TRAPS READY

For the purpose Of promoting the
public healthfuiness sanitation and
comfort the Canon City Civic Improve
ment League is having made large
number OF very efficient fly traps
which it will place on sale at the
rooms of the chamber of commerce in
few days at fifty cents each. These
fly traps or catchers are twenty-eight
inches high substantially made and
have heretofore sold at dollar apiece
which was not an extrayagant price.
The league is desirous OF having
every merchant in the city buy one
OF these traps and place 1t near the
entrance OF his place Of business TDr
the purpose OF keeping flies out Of
the interior OF buildings. They are
also recommended to be used at all
stables in the city ana along alleys
where there 10 garbage o.
vegetation OF any kind. 1t is only be
cause these traps are being made at
the penitentiary without cost to the
league that they can be sold SO chea }
ly.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1915-05-13
ENaovrE 70 MISSOURI.

Mr.. and Mrs. Eli 8. Ferry Of De-
WITT. Mo. are spending few days in
Canon City Visiting their nephew. O.
J. simons. and wife On College avenue
while enroute homo from California
where they spent the winter. They
devoted considerable time 70 the az
positions at San Diego and san Fran
cisco and pronounce them very nne
30 far a. brildings. displays and sur
foundinEB are concerned. They were
not very favorably impressed, how
ever. with the weather on the Pacihc1
coast. which they say u not 70 be
compared with the climate Of Colo
rado.
Mr.. and Mrs. Perry stopped on here
for short time while on their wn9
to Los Angeles last fall. They VII
probably leave for tiie east next Mon
day.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1915-05-13
POSTCARD DAy" POST
POMED TILL NAY is

Canon City's Post Card Day
which the Civic Improvement league
and the Chamber OF Commerce had
decided should be observed next Sat
day. has been postponed by agreement
till Saturday. May l15. The purpose
Of Post Card Day" is to advertise
Canon City in all parts OF the United
States and 1t Is expected that every
patriotic. loyal booster for the com
munity viii get behind the movement
and make It the success that It de-
serves to be.
The plan IL unique and will be Of
great benefit to the town and its sur
roundings II carried out with the en-
thusiasm that u expected. People
residing here who have relatives.
friends or acquaintance In other
states of the Union are requested to
make out list of them and on Sat
urday. May Is, sand a post card to
them telling them about the attrac-
tions of Canon City. Towards the
end Of next week members Of the
Civic Improvement league will make
canvass Of the town and sell post
cards showing points of local interest
to whoever will buy. The cards viii
be sold at absolute cost and cheaper
than they can be purchased else
where II sufficient large number OF
them is taken Purchasers Of these
cards will be asked to either address
them, or furnish a mailing list to the
committee. who will attend to that
part Of IL IL desired.
The cards will be placed In the dis
play window at Harding's Hardware
store. Saturday. May 10. where they
viii be on public. exhibition until the
Tuesday following when they will be
counted and mailed to the addresses.
There ought TO be at least 10000 cards
In the display. Every man. woman
aud child in Canon City is desired to
get back Of the proposition and make
1t an event long TO be remembered.
The expense will be trivial; the ad-
vertising value 10 the community
great The scheme is a good one and
should receive the utmost encourage
ment and cooperation.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1915-05-13
WILL ENGAGE IN BUS
INESs AT WELLINGTON

Ed shinn. for the last two or three
years prescription clerk and sales
man at the Corner drug store. will
leave In few days for Wellington,
Colorado. where he win engage in
the drug business on his own ac-
count. During his residence in this
city Mr.. Shinn made many friends,
who will regret his departure. His
skill as an apothecary and his unfaIl-
ing courtesy to customers rendered
him an unusually valuable man to
his employers and his loss will be
deeply felt by them.
Mr.. and Mrs. shlnn will drive
through 10 their new homo by auto,
leaving here Saturday or Sunday.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1915-05-13
HERsEHT COMBS LECTURES ON
BANKING

Tae saltwater County Democart.
published at Columbus, Montana, In
its issue of Saturday. May LIST. con-
tains the following item pertaining
to Herbert Combs OF this city. but for
the last year or more resident OF
that place:
Banking as vocation was the
title Of lecture given to the students
o. the Columbus high school by II.
Lee Combs. assistant cashier Of the
Columbus State Bank last Thursday.
Mr.. Combs Is \ student Of banking
economies and 10 thoroughly conver-
SAINT with his subject. His talk was
much enjoyed by the students and
faculty OF the institution."
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1915-05-13
FLORENCE LODGE or ELkS
RECIPIENTS OF HANDSOME
GIFT FROM NO. $40

Florence, May 6,-Florence Lodge
No. GIL. b. P. o. Elks was thesrecipi.
ent Of three valuable and handsome
pictures yesterday from Canon City
lodge No. CLIO. which are now hanging
in the reception room of the new
home and have been admired by
everyone who has had the pleasure
OF seeing them =
There is- one large water color
painting inciosed in rich and beau
tiful frame and 1t vividly portrays a
shepherd folding his flock. The work
is by the famous artist G. Nasi and
connoiseurs OF art instantly recog-
nize the finished manner of the pro.
duction- The other pictures comprise
two smaller panels In which the artist
has displayed unusual ability In land
scape scenes with perfectly blending
colors and harmonious effects. The
pictures were secured at a sale OF
rare art collections in Denver re-
Gently and the selection was made by
Past Exalted Ruler Schweigert, No.
$40. 1t is certainly n deserving testi-
monial of His artistic temperament
and the Florence Elks consider it
rare and valuable gift and one which
they prize very highly
The collection was delivered Tues
day by committee from Canon City
lodge, comprising Judge schweigert.
John Shaw. Jr.. ]. Marvin Duncan and
P. W. Blanchard.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1915-05-13
Rheumatism Yield. Quickly TO sloan.

Rheumatisn, Yields Quickly to sIoan's
You can't prevent an attack OF
Rheumatism from coming ON, but you
can stop 1t almost immediately.
sloan's Liniment gently applied 10
sore Joint or muscle penetrates in a
few minutes to the inflamed spot that
causes the pain. It soothes the ho.,
tender. swollen feeling. and in a very
short time brings a relief that is al.
most unbelievable until you exepri-
ence It Get bottle Of Sloan's Lint
ment for Csc OF any druggist and have
IL in the house-against Lumbago. Sci.
atica and like ailments. Your money
back IL not satisfied. but It does give
almost instant relief.-adv
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1915-05-13
our "JlrNEv" o1sr-rbIs and s.

our "ylTNEv. oHsr-This and SC
DON'T MISS THIS. Cut out this
alp. enclose with 60 to Foley Z Co..
Chicago. H., writing your name and
address clearly. You win receive in
return . trial package containing
Foiey's Honey and Tar Compound.
for coughs. colds and Group: Foley
Kidney Pills. for pains in sides and
back. rheumatism. backache. kidney
and bladder ailments; and Foley
Cathartic Tablets. wholesome and
thoroughly cleansing cathartic. Stout
people enjoy them.
THE coRNER DRUG STORE.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1915-05-13
whoopIna couah.

Well-everyone knows the effect Of
Pine Forests on Coughs. DR.. Bells
Pine-Tar-Honey is remedy which
brings quick relief for whoopins
Cough, loosens the mucuous. soothes
the lining OF the throat and lungs
and makes the coughing spells less
severe. A family with growing chill
nrsn should not be without It. Keen
q handy Tor Al COUGHS and Colds.
~. 1t yeus lruggist--adv.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1915-05-13
Beware of Ointments for
Catarrh that Contain Mercury

as mercury will surely destroy the sense
whole system when entering Il through
the mucous surfaces. Such srticlos should
never be used except ON prescriptions
they VIII DO q ten fold 70 the good you
can possibly derive from them. HaIl'D
Catarrh Cure. menufactured by =. J.
mercury. and h taken internally. acting
directly upon the blood and mucous nlll-
facea q the gystem. In buTing Hall'S
Ioisae: 6h.s. " ,. ,, chSksy : q. -.
g: z: .Ii:s sj..:'s q: n; i: :: r, R:s ~;
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1915-05-13
BRIDE OF FEW HOURS
FORSAkES HER HUSBAND

Assuming a woman's prerogative
Miss Pearl Rathke. IL. daughter Of
Harry Rathke. wealthy ranchman
residing near Clyde. changed her
mind several times within a period OF
five days. eventually deciding that she
had made a mistake in marrying
Milton Ellis, "a. The change in the
young lady's opinion regarding the
man OF her choice occurred within
fve hours arfer the two had been mar
ried in Canon City Tuesday morning.
or. to be more explicit. within a few
moments after her return to her
mothers home at sos Victor avenue
Victor.
Miss Rathke. who resides with her
father near Clyde. came to Victor
last Friday night cstensibly fo- tue
purpose of visiting her mother. At the
rooming house conducted by Mrs.
Rathke resided Milton Ellis. a young
man with whom the daughter had be-
come acquainted while the former
was employed by her father. Miss
Rathke informed her mother OF her
intentions Of becoming the wife of
Ellis, but the mother after many mo
ments of earnest advice induced her
to change her mind.
Saturday evening Mrs. Harry Nee,
a sister OF Miss Pearl Rathke. who
resides with her husband at the
Rathke ranch. visited Victor upon the
solicitation OF Ellis. Mrs. Nee took
a room at another place and sent
for her sister. A conversation is said
to have ensued that was long and
earnest. at the conclusion OF which
Miss Pearl Rathke had again changed
her mind. deciding to become the
wife Of Ellis.
Plans were carefully prepared and
Tuesday morning Ellis. Miss Rathke
and Mrs. Nee started for Cripple
Creek. Mrs. Rathke learned of their
departure and their intended mission
and telephoned County Clerk Thos.
T. Barnard to refuse TO issue mar
riage license.
The trio appeared in due time be
fore County Clerk Barnard, but the
license Was refused. whereupon they
left the court house and proceeded by
automobile to Canon City where the
nuptial knot was tied In securing
the license It is stated that Ellis
swore his fiancee was 20 years Of age.
while the girl admits she is but II
years old. This statement is vouch-
ed for by the mother.
Mrs. Rathke was furious when in
iormel thst the young peopie hsd
outwitted her and immediately hur-
ried over 20 Cripple Greek where she
consulted Sheriff d. W. Kingston.
She was referred to Deputy District
Attorney Guy P. hewitt. but the latter
was not in the city. or at least Mrs.
Rothke could not locate him.
Mrs. Rathke and Mrs. Ellis both
agreed that an annullment Of the mar
riage should take place. and suit to
that effect is promised within the
next day or two.
Mrs. Rathke contemplates IL is said.
swearing out a warrant charging her
son-in-law with perjury and the mat
ter will probably be laid before the
district attorney OF Fremont county
within few days.-cripple Greek
Times.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1915-05-13
moToRep 70 puE1Lo.

Mrs. n. l.. Sears. Mrs. II. p. stom-
mel. Mrs. w. .. HciiAnd ~ MI
Harry r. Bowen. nctcrsa r. Pnse.o
On pleasure trip this np6sAlng. ~
run M made = = tar 1slye4 \
llfs. aeAss.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-04-17

Down IN Mind Unable to Work.
and$W 81. Helped Her.

Summit Point w Anna
Belle Eney; OF this place. says: u silf-5
Tered for I 5lyearS with an awful rainsin
my right SIDE caused from Womanlyf
trouble. and doctoTed.l lots ofit, bi1twitfi.
out success. 4 suffefed az soVefyf much,
that lbecanied oWtl;; inFnlind; and las help
less as a baby was In The sworst kind
Iof shape. nablest do1anYWork.
began taking Gardii.l the won1ar's
tonic and got relief from the very first
doses VSthe time 1 had takenf 12ehot-
Ties my health was .comple telysrEstnfed.
Il lam Wf46years yearsEolds but feel al
good as5T sdidWhen onlYf1 6. IA e8
Cardui ceftain1yFs fine rom losinps
l.mynlind, and Ifeef iii my difysto speak
in its favor. wish III had. Some power
! over poor, suffering women. ndScoulds
make them know the good if would do
/ them. ~
lfyoussuf4er from. any of the ailments
ipetuHari omen, it vii tceffaIiilyghh
worth yotirsWhil e::to give Cardul aEfriaIsi
ne has been he'll ping. weak women for
more than SO Years, and will help sy'ntI,s
too. sss.s
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The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-04-17
WORDS
10 Signify General D Designation
Of Railroad Company Be
ing Written in Full.

Making over their conpanytts Een-
aral designation is task which is
been undertaken by employees of the
Baltimore a nd Ohio ailroad with de-
Termination and in Difference TO the.
desire of the management that rorDb-
rate title be pronounced and written
hereafter Instead Or the initials 3. s.
#0- Y "A circular has been issued
bringing Il his matter TO the attention
ofltle rank and iile.
Operators in the telephone en-
changes and junior clerks in the OF
fees all over the big railroad system
have ia ken to the change as naturally
as 4 locomotive La kcs TO {. ! ocomoting.
When the throttle is opened and over
the wires come Baltimore and Ohio
instead of Bono, tBando, and
other corTuntions which for years
have been familiar. For some time
thcEc change has been u ndeT: way on the.
1ocomo tivess and cars of the company.
most$of the passenger engines carry
in 8 Baltimore and Ohio across the
sides Of their tenders. and as freight
engines an d cars 20 through the shops
for repairs they are re-lettered. New
nallipine lent purchased likewise has the
words Writtcnin entirety