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The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1915-06-25
A Source Of Innocent Merri-
ment.

From the New York Times.
When a man talks about his
conscientious scruples against
games Of chance, it's generally a
sign that he has no luck.
Many a woman has discovered
that the best way to retain a
mans love is not to return it.
Liquor may keep a man down,
but the fellow who drinks to ex-
cess is pretty sure to get a head.
1t is always easier to blame
the man who gives us advice
than to blame our own judg-
ment for acting upon it.
Many a girl has lost her beau
by having too many strings to
him.
If all men should be placed on
an equal footing today, it would
not be long before one half was
pulling the other half's leg.
Success is merely a matter of
buying experience and selling it
at a profit.
Any fisherman will tell you
it's the early worm that gets the
hook.
The guide, philosopher, and
friend is sometimes merely
guyed.
Many a man who is let in on
the ground floor has to crawI
out through the cellar window.
Most things wear out with con.
slant use, except a bad temper.
A coat Of paint will make some
things look as good as new, but ;
woman isn't one of them.
Of a thousand women who cal
drive a bargain, not more thar
half a dozen can drive a nail.
f The theory that it is never to,
, late to mend influences a lot 0
, us to coldle our bad habits.
Father Adam may have haI
e troubles Of his own, but at an,
Z rate Eve never flashed his oil
; love letters on him.
Some people are conversations
spendthrifts. The less they hav
to say, the more they say it.
NJ. - AZ m
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1915-06-25
Ston II Nowl

that the real question under the
Sherman Anti Trust Law is not
"How much business was done?
or how large the Company that
did it? but "How was the bust
ness, whether big or little,
done?"
In these incisive, logical, con-
elusive words, short and to the
point, the United States District
Court at Trenton, N. j., unani-
mously decides that the greatest
industrial corporation in the
country, the United States Steel
concern, need not be disrupted,
to the dismay of its 200, 900
shareholders and the discomfort
of it's half million employees. The
decision was written by Judge
Burlington and approved by
Judges Mcpherson, Hunt and
Woolley-all among the most
learned and experienced judges
on the bench.
A significant expression of the
Court is that "The real test Of
monopoly is not the size of that
which is acquired, but the trade
power of that which is not ac-
quired. If mere size were the
test of monopoly and trade re-
straint, we have not one, but half
a dozen unlawful monopolies in
the large department stores of a
single city" What could be more
clear or clarifying?
The Court found that the Steel
Corporation could not be adjudg-
ed a monopoly as it's competitors
were shown to be constantly
growing; that it had built up its
business not by restraining trade
but by creating it at home
and abroad and that the taking
over of the Tennessee Coal and
Iron Company, during the finan-
cial panic Of 1907, with the ap-
proval of President Roosevelt,
was not wrong.
The Court found that the So
called Gary dinners, with their
tendency to fix prices, were il
legal, but as these had been dis
continued before the Govern
ment filed it's complaint, no oc-
casion for an injunction against
them existed. The notable ac-
/, ton against the Steel Corpora
ton was brought in that era of
busting and smashing inaugural
, ed during Roosevelt regime and
continued with undated, unnec-
essary and objectionable zeal
during the administration of
Presiden Taft.
President Wilson is on record
as in favor of giving business a
fair chance. No better thing
could happen to this country
than for him to direct his De-
, partment Of Justice to stop the
further prosecution of the trust
cases, to withdraw pending APP
peals from decisions favorable ia
our industries and to accept
the Steel Corporation case as
final and conclusive.
l The people are in revolt
against the busting and smash.
: ing program of the demagogues
the muck-rakers and yellow
journalists. They would vel.
come decisive action, in favor Of
national prosperity, by the ad.
ministration at Washington anC
the latter would be one of the
chief benefciaries of a new anC
constructive policy in the treat
ment of business big and little
Leslie's Weekly.
Tsnape A.. n II
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1915-06-25
Children Cry
FOR FLETCHER'S
CAS Q

Miss Anna Fry of Oregon, who
has been visiting Mr.. and Mrs.
j. R. Moorehead, Jr., left We'd
nesday morning for Las Vegas,
N. NJ, for a visit.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1915-06-25
Children Cry
FOR FLETCHER'S
CAST RIA

Mr.. and Mrs. Ferd 7. Bates and
four daughters went to Lincoln,
Mo-, Tuesday to attend the
Bates-Brill wedding, which took
place Wednesday morning at Ii
o'clock.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1915-06-25
Poor .'Trusty' Timber.

Charles Mills of Higginsville,
who was sentenced a short time
ago to three months in jail for
holding up an old negro and re-
lieving him Of a jug of booze,
has relieved the sheriff of his
presence. The last seen of him
was Wednesday afternoon. Mills
had been permitted to do some
outside work, and up to this time
had reported promptly at the
times set for his return. Judg-
ing from past performances,
Mills was a poor specimen to be
made a "trusty."
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1915-06-25

Miss ALKALINE Sudduth return
ed to her home in Clinton Tues
day morning after a visit here
with Mrs. Arthur Bour.
Mrs. M. r. McClelland and son,
m. r., Jry Mrs. Joe Wiley and
Miss Gladys Wright went to
Wellington Wednesday, morning
to spend the day.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1915-06-25

Mrs. Vince Owen went to Ma
poleon Wednesday morning to
spend the day.
H. T. Phillips went to Kansas
City Wednesday morning to
the day on business.
Miss Mary Marquis returned
Wednesday from a visit in Cor
der and Odessa.
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1915-12-10
MOTORISTS OPPOSED TO
FEDERAL GASOLINE TAX

Motorists of Ohio are opposed to a
national horsepower or gasoline tax,
according to action taken at the To-
ledo meeting Of the board Of trustees
of the Ohio State Automobile associa-
ton. A, resolution expressing q de-
termined stand against the imposition
of such federal taxes in addition to
state taxes now being collected was
unanimously adopted.
The association will continue it's
campaign for lights on horse-drawn
vehicles as well as on automobiles.
The motorists board voted in favor of
restoring the state good roads levy to
half mill from the present three
tenths of a mill, in order to place $5,-
100000 per year again at the disposal
of the state highway department in
stead of $3,0O0,000 at present raised.
The association will seek the enact
ment of a law to make driving at the
rate of 25 miles an hour presumptive
evidence of reckless operation, instead
of the present unenforced limits of
eight, fifteen and twenty miles per
hour.
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1915-12-10
WESTERN STAR

Mrs. Ed. Hutchinson entertained at
dinner Sunday the Misses Whitman Of
Doylestown and John Bender, James
McDermott and wife, Elizabeth Nc
Dermott and Katy McDemott, all OF
Wadsworth.
s. Shook was in Rittman Saturday
Ray Johnson spent Saturday and
Sunday in Manchester.
Mrs. VIM. Dick entertained the W.
M. A. ladies on Thursday afternoon
After short business session the host
ess served fine lunch.
Mr.. and Mrs. Tom Harper of Ken
more were Sunday visitors at Lloyd
Wales.
Chas. Doubledee is moving back to
Wadsworth.
Mrs. W., Santee has a new baby
girl.
Miss Grace Lance is home after a
trip in the South.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clayton Spicer and
family were Copley visitors Sunday Of
last week.
Miss Mary Williams and Miss Anna
Dick spent Saturday and Sunday with
Miss Ilene Bowman in Akron.
Preaching Sunday morning.
Miss Ruth Johnson was home over
Sunday.
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1915-12-10
TALKS ON THRIFT
(American Bankers Association)
THE GREAT VALUE OF SAVINGS
BANKS

"There is no surer evidence Of
the prosperity of a community
than when its savings banks show
healthy and growing deposits"
Burlington Hawkeye.
Following are half dozen outstand
ing advantages Of using savings
bank or the savings department OF a
commercial bank or trust company.
1. Safety. Savings banks are the
safest financial institutions in the
country. Recent statistics showed the
total liabilities of failed savings banks
in proportion to the aggregate depos-
it's of all such banks TO be only about
six-ten-thousands of one per cent.
(.OOO6 per cent?. Deductions for the
amount realized on the substantial as
sets of these few unfortunate institu-
tions still further reduces the already
infnitesimal loss to depositors.
2, Ability to deposit or withdraw
any amount at any time. Some banks
have a minimum for deposit, although
it is usually a low one-5 cents, 20
cents, so cents or dollar, as the case
may be. In different states there is
a different maximum for savings de-
posits, ranging from $1,000 to $4,000
or $4,000. Ordinarily money can be
withdrawn without any notice what
ever. In times of panic or possible
panic, however, the 90-day or 6O-day
rule may be enforced.
3. Regular Income. There are few,
if any, other investments where it is
possible to put in small, odd amounts
at any time and have your money be-
gin to earn interest promptly, as it
does in savings account. Savings
bank interest is something you can de-
pend upon.
4. Compound Interest. The inves-
tor in bonds or stocks must collect his
interest or dividends, and if he does
not use the money, must attend per-
sonally to investing it. Interest al
lowed by the bank at the end of
given period, if not withdrawn, is put
to the depositor's credit, and itself
draws interest from that time on, thus
automatically becoming part of the
deposit. That means constant in
crease in the amount of interest, and
in the interest payments.
6. The Habit of Saving. Last, but
by no means least, of the advantages
of saving account is what might be
called the reflex influence on the de-
positor himself. It firmly fixes in
him the valuable habit Of saving,
which will be lifelong benefit to
him. 7. D. MacGREGOR.
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1915-12-10
GARDEN ISLE

Orville Nell attended the funeral of
his sister Daisy at Plymouth Wednes-
day
Miss Helen Bates, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. E. F. Bates, is sick with
scarlet fever and they are quarantined
Lawrence Clinker made a trip to
Wooster Saturday.
Miss Beatrice Mickey visited her
sister, Mrs. lea Dull, at Alderman,
last week.
Miss Mickey and Mrs. Dull spent
couple of days with their sister, Mrs.
Griner at West Canaan.
Ernest Harbough visited his uncle
Tom Clinker of near Spencer and
Allen Clinker and family last week.
A little late in the season for max
ing hay, but the writer can see from
the window about four acres Of hay
on piles, and the farmer turning it
with an overcoat on.
Frank Kline spent Thursday of last
week at Kenmore, the guest Of Mrs.
Ethel limbaugh and family.
Rev. Anderson Of Red Haw took din
ner Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. Hast
ings and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Crist Dull called on
Lew Swartz and family south Of West
Salem last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Roush who
have been staying with the latter's
mother the past summer, moved into
their own home last week and the lat
ter's mother, Mrs. Eliza Bakes has
gone to stay with them.
George Conrad and family Of Lodi
expects to move into the house of Mrs.
Eliza Baker.
Rev. Wilson of Burbank was call
er at the Clinker home Friday after
noon.
Mrs. Carrie Dull and Miss Beatrice
Mickey took dinner Sunday with their
brother, John Mickey and wife.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. mclaughlin Of
near Homerville spent Sunday with
John Kline and sister, also attending
church at the Corners Sunday.
Charles Wagner and Leland Dull
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1915-12-10
SPENCER

The Firestone party has returned
from their trip to the Pacific coast and
all report splendid time. Mrs. J. H.
Firestone was taken sick on the re-
turn trip and is at present under the
care of physicians and trained nurse.
Mrs. Hartman, another Of the party,
has not yet returned.
Who says Spencer is not progress
sive? We are going to have brand
new theater in the town, run by home
talent. We have been assured that
nothing but clean films will be exhi-
bited.
The class meeting Of Mrs. Free
mans class last Saturday at the Gross
home was well attended and a very
instructive afternoon passed. One Of
the new features of this wide-awake
class is little traveller, going about
town and relieving you of your loose
change. When he comes to you be
sure and give him hearty welcome,
for he is looking after the best of the
community. At the close of the ses-
sion very nice lunch was served by
the hostess.
A call has been issued by the COM
mittee of the H. M. S. of the M. E.
church for mass meeting on Friday
at the Spencer hotel parlors. The
ladies at that time will pack clothing,
new and old, for distribution by the
west-side cottage in Cleveland. Supper
will be served. Come and help this
worthy cause.
Our townsman Vanderhoef, who was
severely injured by fall recently, is
not improving very fast.
Mrs. Omroid is visiting friends out
of town this week. Among other
places she will spend day at Medina.
A very interesting meeting of the
Y. M. c. A. was held at town hall on
Monday evening. DR.. Mente taught
two classes on the Strong Men of the
Bible. After the devotional exercises
general good time was enjoyed by
all at basketball. The Spencer branch
is taking on new life under the lead
ership of our high school principal.
The social event Of the week was the
ASSCPbAOh given tlICC HCW
by the ladies of the w. C. 7. U. on
Monday evening at the pleasant home
of Mrs. R. Aldrich. The white rib
boners have just completed contest
campaign for members and the losing
side rendered splendid program, and
served as host at an elaborate ban
quet, consisting Of two courses. We
are sorry that we are not a member.
Over thirty ladies were present and all
vote the evening a grand success.
A meeting of the S. S. board of the
M. E. church was held last Lords day
at which time it was decided to cele-
brate Christmas by the school in an
appropriate manner and the needed
committees were appointed.
Regular services at the M. E. and
Baptist churches next Lords Day are
as follows: S. S. at 10 a. M; sermon
at IL; union meeting at the Baptist
church at 1880 p. m.
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1915-12-10
MALLET CREEK

Mr.. and Mrs. A. K. Weisz spent
Saturday with their sons, Ivan and
Glenn in Oberlin. Glenn accompanied
them home for over Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Starr went
with the corn boys on their trip east
last week, returning Saturday.
The cemetery association will hold
an oyster supper in the town hall on
Wednesday evening, Dec. Is. Any
one wishing to buy dolls, fancywork
or candy for Christmas presents, will
find very attractive display at this
meeting. Tickets are being sold for
a large doll and for a comfort. Sup
per will be served at 7 o'clock. There
will be a program after the supper.
Remember the date and come and
share these good things.
Mr.. Perry Phillips returned We'd
nesday night from the Worlds Expo
sition.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. P. Willard and
daughter, Mrs. j. A. Barrett, left on
Sunday for Lincoln, Nebraska. where
they will spend short time with the
formers son, Mr.. John Willard. From
there they will go to Sioux Falls, S.
Dakota. Mr.. and Mrs. Willard will
spend the winter there and Mrs. Bar
rett will return to her home in Wib-
aux, Montana, after the holidays.
Miss Lulu Wilson spent Saturday
with her brother-in-law, Mr.. Root and
children in Beldon.
The choirs of both churches are to
meet at the Congregational church on
Saturday night to practice for Christ
mas. A large attendance is desired.
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1915-12-10

R. X. CANDLES bake shop is ready
for occupancy. He is prepared to put
out very nice goods and plenty Of them
The Lodi Board of Trade will give q
banquet on or about Jan. IS, Details
are not yet ready for publication, as
they are not complete yet.
C. E. Knapp and wife and some
others attended the wedding Of Miss
Hazel Cosgrove last Thursday. Miss
Cosgrove taught in our high school
last year.
Our sewer system is all in and paid
for, and in operation, after very
strenuous summer of disagreements
and chickering's. 1t has surely been a
disagreeable summ.r and the people
ought to congratulate themselves on
the very efficient manner that the busi-
ness was handled by our council and
the good job done. Next?
"Arizona", typical western drama,
is to be given at the Idol theater on
Saturday evening, Dec. II. The COM
pany comes highly recommended and
carries 18 people.
Harrisville lodge F. & A. M. held
their annual election last Friday even
ing, Dec. 3. The following were elect
ed to office for the coming year: w.
M, Albert Harris; S. w., W. Brown;
j. w., E. A. Rowland; secy, John
King; treas, A. R. Gilbert; S. D., Per-
rv H. Smith: J, D., Chas. Heige ; ty-
Ter, T. ]. Cheney.
At the regular meeting of the vii
lage council last Monday evening
2O-year franchise was granted the
Lodi Telephone Co. to erect and main
tain a telephone system in the village.
At directors meeting on Thursday
evening, Dec. 2, of the above company,
the following officers were elected:
pres. R. M. Albert; vice pres, H. G.
Yost. secy. F. H. White; treas. c. M.
Crlm.
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1915-12-10

Don't put a letter in a package sent
fourth class rate. Pay first class
Don't seal your parcel.
Don't leave meat or other perish
able goods at sub-station. Bring
them to the main Office.
Don't put two-cent stamp on a
package calling for a.-ten-cent stamp.
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1915-12-10
SOUTH WESTFIELD

Mrs. Geo. Erwin suffered relapse
Saturday and is now confined to her
bed.
Mrs. R. V. Steele, Mrs. Arthur Mong
and Grandma Ish made business trip
to Wooster Thursday.
Paul Morrison and Donald Turner
arrived home from their Washington,
Philadelphia and New York trip Sat
urday evening, and all report a grand
time.
Martha Tanner entertained a num-
Der OF her schoolmates Saturday even
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1915-12-10

were guests Of the formers father, w.
Armstrong Sunday,
The play Of the Ladies' Aid Of Cher
nv Corners will be given at Red Haw
at the hall Saturday evening, Dec. IL.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Dull spent Mon
day with their daughter, Mrs. Effie
Simcox, and husband of Esselburn
Corners.
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1915-12-10
CHRISTMAS DON'TS

Don't wrap your articles in too much
paper, 1t makes the package heavy.
Don't write Merry Christmas and
other inscriptions near the address.
Don't wrap breakable goods in pa
per parcel.
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1915-12-10

It will come back to you.
Don't send valuable goods without
insurance.
Don't send flowers wrapped in pa
per. Put them in a wooden box.
Don't wait until the day before
Christmas to mail your packages.
Mail them early.
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1915-12-10

ing.
Mrs. Morris Mead called on her aunt
Mrs. A. R. Reynolds, who is at Charity
hospital in Cleveland, one day last
week.
Charlie Spiker will hold personal
property sale on the Mead farm Dec
10.
Miss Martha Tanner entertained her
cousin, Miss Caroline Ault of Creston,
Saturday and Sunday.
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1915-12-10

FOR SALE-At private sale, my
household goods of all kinds. Call
at 115 W. Lafayette street or phone
1897. Mrs. G. w. ROSHON. 1922
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-11-09

He was a Canadian ana he wore
corporars stripes. There he sat snug
ly in a sheltered part of his trench IL,
that little corner of Belgium anu
played poker with a Quartet Vi us
comrades Luck was against him. ne
had lost about everything he had 10
lose, when at the very height OF Tue
game-just after the dealer had uohe
his best and worst-a shell came
through the roof of the sheiter'
passed between the Canadian long
lean legs luckily without hltting
him), and buried itself harmlessly IN
the soft earth. The others Oh the
party leaped up in not inexcusapie
haste and fled from the place, but the
Canadian did not move.
The disturbance brought the com
pany commander on the run.
whats up" says he.
We'll, sir" says the Canadian,
that there shell drops in on US and
when it don't explode at once l Judge
it is pretty safe not to go on at all.
So Just set where am. The cursed
luck of it is that I've been playin
away here all mornin' DRAWN rotten
cards and losin' my shirt, and mere
Just as holds the first four of kind
that's gladdened my two eyes since
Hector was a pup-and kings at that,
sir-at that identical moment there
comes this piffin' German turnip and
the other fellows beats it.'-New
York Evening Post.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-11-09

one Of worry to chagrin. What was
the matter with the chicken? Dorothy
had evidently emptied the salt crock
and pepper box on it. But a hasty
bit of potato proved the contrary. A
goodly portion of salt, pepper and a
suspicion of sugar had also fallen to
their lot. The beets, peas and even
preserves and the pie had been ruined
with salt
I'm sorry, Mr. Martin Dorothy
has evidently had little joke at your
expense. If you'll wait, I'll get you
some bread and butter and preserves
and a cup of tea"
But the gentleman had lost his ap-
petite and declined with thanks. Il
think I'll look over the farm a bit, II
you don't mind"
Dorothy did not appear all after
noon-nor at the evening meal, which
her aunt got herself.
But how was his hostess to know
that he slept on the floor all night,
after vain attempt to clear his bed
Of sand and Spanish needles?
At dawn he was dressed and out
Tired and discouraged, he determined
to leave at the earliest opportunity.
Then he saw the cause of all his trou-
BILE milking COW in the barnyard and
looking like a picture in pink ging-
ham.
He hesitated an instant Then an
int hic
always been known to get even. Miss
Dorothy" he said, coming up behind
her, and as she turned in surprise he
stopped, caught her face in his hands
and kissed her first on one cheek and
then the other.
She sprang up furious. you cow
ard!"
He smiled tolerantly when peo-
pie act like children they should be
treated as such. It's no crime surely
to kiss child"
What do you mean?"
THAT I'm so full of sand | could
ground a ship and so full of water
after the salty dinner | could float it
off again"
She had to laugh Then she bit her
lip, provoked. But it was too late for
dignity.
But you're so mean to come here
and try to steal uncles farm when
he's away"
You're in wrong someway, Miss
Dorothy. Your uncle sent me here to
look over the ground and locate good
places for wells. I'm an oil expert.
I'm going to make his fortune for
him"
"Then you didn't come to foreclose
for the lealty company"
"Never heard of it. The only thing
I'd like to foreclose on around here,
Miss Dorothy, is a very pretty girl in
a pink Bingham dress. Now, please,
don't be angry again. When you
know me better you'll find that it's
my way to go directly for everything
l want, and" meaningly, 81 generally
get it,
Copyright, 1915. by the Mcclure News.
paper Syndicate.)