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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-10-22
DEACON IN LINN co.
State Registrar Takes Survey of Vital
Statistics Records.

PleasantCn, Kan, Oct ga vital
statistics survey of Linn county was
begun here today by w. ]. V. Deacon
state registrar of vital statlstlcs. MT;
Deacon asserted that he had selected
Linn county as an average Kansas
county and expected as a result of ms
investigation here, which will continue
for a week or ten days, TO learn 70
what extent the vital statistics law Is
being enforced in Kansas.
All records of births, deaths ana
weddings will be examined, Mr. Dea-
con said. He pointed cut that the
strict observance of these laws is nee
essary for the protection OF the rights
of the people of the state and asserted
that frequently the failure to record a
birth properly results in legal dill
cuIties over the inheritauce OF prop
erty
MIR. Deacon plans to examine the
records of all undertakers pracuclng
in the county, whether they reside IN
the county or not, not only for the
records of cases they have attended
professionally, but also for caskets
sold for use where no undertaken is
employed. Doctors, druggists, Gem
etery sections, postmen, ministers
and nurses are to be consulted. The
records of deaths in the county OBJ
tanned in this way are to be compared
with the record of the reports made to
the state department in Topeka.
The survey undertaken here is the
first similar one in the state. Assist
ing Mr. Deacon are Stewart u.
THOMPSON. assistant stare registrar or
vital statistics, and L. p. I<istler of
TOueRa.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-10-22
CROSS, FEVERISH
CHILD is BILIOUS
OR CONSTIPATED
Look. Mother! See il tongue is
coated, breath hot or
stomach sour.
california Syrup of Figs" can't
harm tender stomach,
liver, bowels.

Every mother realizes, after giving
her children California Syrup of
Figs that this is their ideal laxative,
because they love its pleasant taste and
it thoroughly cleanses the tender little
stomach, liver and bowels without
gripping.
When cross, irritable, feverish or
breath is bad, stomach sour, look at
the tongue, mother! If coated, give a
teaspoonful of this harmless fruit
laxative and in a few hours all the
foul, constipated waste, sour bile and
undigested food passes out of the
bowels, and you have a well, playful
child again. When its little system is
full of cold, throat sore, has stomach
ache, diarrhoea, indigestion, collie
remember, a good inside cleansing
should always be the first treatment
given.
Millions of mothers keep California
Syrup of Figs handy; they know
teaspoonful today saves sick child
tomorrow. Ask your druggist for a
50-cent bottle of California Syrup of
Figs which has directions for babies,
children of all ages and grown-ups
printed on the bottle. Beware of coun-
terfeits sold here, so don't be fooled.
Get the genuine, made by California
Fig Syrup Company advertisement.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-10-22
Mems Silk Ties, SOC
Order by Mad

Mems all pure silk four-in-
hand ties; new fall colors and
patterns in wide flow-end
shade. Just the kind men will
appreciate. Each-50c.
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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-10-22
MAY HAVE BEEN IN WRECK.
Relatives and Friends Hunt for Arthur
RrONNn of Manhattan.

Manhattan, Kan, Oct. 22-Desper-
ate efforts are being made to locate
Arthur Brown, the son of Mr.. and
Mrs Nathaniel Brown, of Anderson
avenue. The young man left Manhat-
tan Friday, saying that he was return
ing to Omaha, where he conducts a
peanut stand, either that night or the
next morning. Nothing has been heard
from him since.
1t is thought by his parents that he
may have been a passenger on the
fated Union Pacific motor car Satur-
day morning, and that the body which
was was identified as E. Peterson, of
Virginia, Neb., was in reality his body.
Long distance phone calls to Omaha
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-10-22
HELEN GOULDTAKESS0 SON
Mr.. and Mrs. Finley j. Shepard Adopt
Founding.

White Plains, N. Y, Oct. 22.-Mrs.
Finley J. Shepard. formerly Miss
Helen Gould, and her husband, it is
disclosed by papers filed with the
county clerk, have adopted an orphan
boy nearly five years old from ST.
Christopher's home in Dobbs Ferry.
The orphan adopted was known as
John Doe, No. 104, alias Austin Nc
Clearly" according to the documents.
He was committed to St. Christopher's
in 1914 from the childrens court.
Manhattan, on an affidavit that he
was without a home, had been aban-
doned, neglected and had no visible
means of being maintained. The petit
ton says that the Shepards desire him
as their lawful child. The order of
the surrogate recites tnat no parent or
general guardian appearing for the
boy and it appearing that his moral.
temporal, educational and other in
terests will be advanced custody of
adoption is granted Mr.. and Mrs.
Shepard.
The orphan adopted is to be known
in the future, as Finley J. Shepard.
From a mother1ess youngster he has
been changed suddenly into the son
of one of the richest women in the
United States.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-10-22
CHASED MAN THREE HOURS.
Farmers at Minneha Catch Supposed
Escaped ASYLUM Patient.

Wichita, Kan, Oct. 22.-Arrayed n
line a mile long as if for a wolf
hunt, fifty farmers residing in the vi
cinity of Minneha, a small town near
here Thursday surrounded and cap
tured a man believed to be an escaped
inmate of a state asylum. For three
hours the man, who says his name Is
Charley Doran and that he is from
Kansas City, lodged from tree to tree,
or hid along the banks of the Little
Arkansas river. During the same time
the farmers chased their quarry.
Residents of Minneha assert that
Doran has been disturbing their homes
for about a week. He is in jail here,
awaiting Identification.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-10-22
EDITORS MEET AT HAYS.
Golden Belt Conference at Normal
school Next Month.

Hays, Kan, Oct. 22.-The second
annual meeting of the Golden Belt
Editorial conference will be held at
Hays on Governors day, November %.
The meeting will be held in the build
ings of the Fort Hays Kansas Normal
school Prof Merle Thorpe of the
University of Kansas will be one of the
speakers. The department of music
of the normal school will give a con-
cert in honor of the editors. The Of
ficers of the conference are: n. A.
Turner, Russell Record, president; P.
Casper Harvey, secretary-treasurer;
Roy F. Bailey, Salina Journal; Warren
Baker, Wilson World; J. r. Young,
Oakley Graphic; Merle Thorpe, Uni
versity of Kansas, executive commit
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-10-22
MRS. MORGAN Is DEAD.
Wife of Federal Prison Warden Was
III for Two Years.

Leavenworth, Kan, Oct. 22.-Mrs.
Jennie S Morgan, wife of Thomas W.
Morgan, warden of the federal peni-
Tertiary. died shortly after midnight
Thursday night, following an illness of
two years. She was born in Newport,
KY, July 90, 1865, and came to KAN
sas with her parents while a small
child. She was married to Warden
Morgan in Eureka, Kan, in 1885. Two
children also survive.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-10-22
SEND APPLES TO WILSON.
Barrel of Winesaps From Leaven-
worth Wedding Gift for President.

Leavenworth, Kan, Oct. pa bar
rel of choice winesap apples was
shipped from Leavenworth Thursday
to President Wilson as wedding pres
ent. Thomas Higfi1l, head packer at
the old Governor Morrill, orchard at
WalIulu, picked 500 faultless apples
and shipped them with his compli-
ments. over $4,000 barrels of apples
were picked in the Morrill, orchard this
fall
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-10-22
Women's Union Suits

We are showing an unusual
value in women's light f1eeced
cotton union suits, in ankle
length with a choice of low
neck and no sleeve; Dutch neck
and elbow sleeve, or high neck
and long sleeve; sizes "a to k38,
at 75c; extra sizes at-S5c.
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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-10-22

Arthur Browns landlady that he is not
there, and the police there have been
asked to locate him.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-10-22
39c to SOC Ribbons
at Csc Yard

New ribbons in fancy JAG
guards, stripes. over-plaids. etc,
in all coIors and combinations.
Also finch all pure silk moire
ribbons in black, white and col
ors; 39c to 59c qualities, suitable
for hat trimmings, hair bows,
sashes and girdles. Saturday at
yard-25c.
Main Floor
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-10-22
Mems Silk Plated
Hose at Csc

Men ike good looking hose,
just as much as women do. Men
who wear our silk plated hose,
and there are hundreds of them,
tell us they beat anything they
ever wore. Silk on the outside
and Isle on the innerside, makes
them look well and wear salts
factorily. Black, grey, navy,
tan, white, hello, purple and
Burgundy in sizes 91a to liz
at pair-25c.
Main Floor
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-10-22
IN" Union Suits for
Children, SOC

The IN" Union Suit is a three
in one garment-shirt, drawer
and waist all in one. Nice quail
ity light fleece cotton, made in
ankle length with high neck and
long sleeve in sizes 2 to I2 years
at-50c.
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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-10-22
Kid GloDes, $1.25

No glove that you can buy at
$1.25 will fit you as we'll and
give as much general all round
satisfaction as our "F'AMOSA.'
We can give them to you in
black, white, tan, navy, green
and brown with self or contrast
stitched backs.
Main Floor
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-10-22
New Wool Scarfs
Linen Handkerchiefs

Women's all pure linen initial
handkerchiefs; Longfellow mi
tial in white, or block letter in
colors with colored borders.
Extra value at each-15c.
Main Floor
Morris tribune., 1915-04-16
Farmer is Interested

When the closing chapter on the
history of the present state legisla-
ture is finished at the end of the term
next week probably not more than
half a dozen men in Stevens county
will be we'll informed of the work
done. Out of this small number few
will be found in the ranks of the farm
er. There is one, however. who has
followed the session very closely and
he is Erick Sslseth, pioneer in the
town of Framnas.
Mr.. Solseth is progressive farmer
who is reaping the rewards of the
enterprising. He is making a close
study of agriculture and is generally
given credit for knowing how to grow
two blades IF grass or grain where
only one appeared before. He has al
ways taken keen interest in the well
fare of this town and has filled the
position of town clerk for many years.
He has done the work so we'll that
his neighbors feel he should be kept
there az long as it is possible to per-
suade him to perform.
Mr.. Solseth began his farm work
early last week and had about five
acres seeded when the rains came
and gave him a half-holiday. He
took advantage of the opportunity te
look after business in Morris and in
cidenatlly make the printers happy
with another years subscription. He
is going to have busy summer anc
naturally wishes to have the Tribune
keep him posted movements of hi
friends in Stevens county. Speaking
of the county opticn petitions which
made their appearance in Framna'
last week. he stated farmers up hit
way were afixing their signatures
without hitch and were looking fol
an early chance to exercise their fran
chise on the new proposition. HI
stated he was rather surprised whel
the bill passed the house in the face
of the tremendous pressure and trades
by the brewery interests. He is O
the opinion county option will carr!
in this county but is looking for
lively scrap. He has kind words TO
the legislature but expressed sympath,
for some of the members who emery
with the appearance of having bee
ground under unsympathetic iro
hoofs.
Morris tribune., 1915-04-16
Bird Laws Still Hold

The killing of migratory and insect
eating birds has been placed in the
category of serious offenses and will
be prosecuted to the full extent in
this state hereafter. Until the Su-
preme court hands down decision to
the contrary the law is declared con.
stitutional and an offender may be
prosecuted any time within three years
after tho offense is committed.
On March 20. at Topeka, Kan, the
district court held that the federal
migratory bird law was unconstitu.
tional but this decision does not NULL
~ the law. according to the depart
ment Of agriculture whose duty it is
to enforce the provisions of the feder-
al law. The decision hulds only tenn
porarily in the Kansas district in
which the decision was rendered. The
exact contrary has been held by the
district court in South. Dakota. The
matter is now up before the United
States Supreme court for final deci-
sion.
In the meantime it is incumbent up.
on every law abiding citizen to OBJ
serve the provisions of the regula-
tions. Birds are the real crop savers
IN Stevens county and every farmer
and citizen should see to it thst the
small boy with a gun and a mania for
destroying bird life should be discour.
aged. Birds will begin coming here
this week and will be here in full
force by the time the insects begin
their destructive work in the gardens
and fields.
Morris tribune., 1915-04-16
Curious African Animal.

The manis Of Africa is curious ami
NAL Its body is protected by cut
rass Of horny plates formed Of agglu-
tinated hairs. His mode Of repelling
unwelcome advances is to bend himself
double and enwrap himself with his
TAIL Peaceful persuasion must be long
sustained indeed before it will prevail
in inducing him to unfold. But the
manis has another method Of escaping
unwelcome attention. He will grip the
bole of tree with his hind legs, and
then, supported by his tail. he will
bend his body earthward till it makes
right angle with the tree. Thus
posed he will remain motionless for
hours and looks for all the world like
the stump of a broken branch.
Morris tribune., 1915-04-16
EY. LUTHERAN CHURCH

The regular services will be con-
Quoted at the Norwegian Lutheran
church next Lords Day. The German
service beginning at 200 p. m. Sun
day school at $3.50 p. m. The Eng
fish service will begin at 8 90 p. m. F.,
instead of as heretofore. A : most
cordial invitation is extended to all.
Strangers are always welcome. H.
E. Ziemer. pastor.
Morris tribune., 1915-04-16

Experimenters in vibration have
found that no sound, no matter how
loud it may be, can be heard unless it
lasts longer than one-fortieth Of a sec
ond. They have found that both the
number Of vibrations and the duration
of sound influence its audibility, prob
ably the latter more than the former.
This means that there are untold num-
bers of piercing sounds with infnites-
final vibrations and short duration oc-
curing every moment about u.s.. For
tunately we are unable to hear them.
else we should be driven crazy In q
short time. The ear apparatus is SO
constructed that 1t records only those
sounds that last one-fortieth Of q sec
ond or over Chicago Tribune.
Morris tribune., 1915-04-16

The friends of Miss Anna Kasmaker
will be surprised and pleased to learn
of her marriage at Minneapolis Mon
day the 9Th. to Charles Messenger, the
night cashier at the Great Northern
depot in this city. MIR. Messenger re-
turned to Morris the first of the week
and Mrs. Messenger will return soon.
The couple will make their home here
for the present, and will 60 to house
keeping as soon as suitable rooms can
be secured.
Since letter writer's in Morris and
other sections of the country adopted
the policy OF using stationery with
their names and addresses printed
thereon persons in charge Of the dead
letter Office have found less to do and
their jobs are threatened Printed
envelopes and writing paper has many
advantages over the old kind. 1t pre-
vents errors in spelling Of names. in
sures correctness of address and guar
antees return in event of non delivery.
Buying printed stationery at the Tri-
bune Office is no more expensive than
buying in small lots in the old way.
The kind we print for farmers, trades
people and others, adds distinctness
and an air of responsibility to the
user.
Morris tribune., 1915-04-16

Mrs. H. G. Cleveland. Arnold, Pa.,
writes. "For some time / suffered
from stomach trouble. I would have
sour stomach and feel bloated after
eating. Nothing benefited me until
l got Chamberlain's Tablets. After
taking two bottles of them / was
cured" For sale by all dealers. adv.
Morris tribune., 1915-04-16
Twenty Years Reviewed
Students Club Entertained at
Anniversary Party by Mes
danes Stone and Spooner

Friday afternoon, April 9th Mrs.
l., C. Spooner and Mrs. A. A. Stone
entertained the members of the Stu
dents Club at the home of the former
in celebration of the twentieth ami
versary of the founding of the club.
The rooms were tastefully decorated
with yellow jonquils and tulips to con-
form with the colors of the club which
are green and gold.
A program called "a Comedy in
Five Acts" had been prepared for en-
tertainment. One Of the acts dealt
with the history of the club. "The
past was given by Mrs. J. W. Har-
ris. The club was organized April
IL, 1895 to promote the cultivation
and love of flowers and was known as
the Floral Club. At the beginning of
the second year the name was changed
to The Students Club and since then
the work has been mainly along liter
airy lines. Many events have taken
place during these years of interest
to the varied and changing member
ship. Among them the visit of Miss
M. ]. Evans of Carleton College and
her lecture on club opportunities fol-
lowed by reception at the home OF
Mr.. and Mrs. J. W. Harris. Miss
Martha Sanford of the State Uni
versity gave reading from Shake
speare's Macbeth to members and
friends of the club at the home of
Mrs. and Mrs. E. ]. Jones.
The tenth anniversary was celebrat-
ed by luncheon at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. R. A. Stone. The same
year the clubs entertained the District
Federation. its interesting program
and the reception given at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. ]. House, being en-
joyed by all who attended. In 1903
Mrs. Perry Starkweather addressed
the clubs on the work of the humane
societies." and in 1913 George Gil
bert Bancroft's lecture was a feature
of the work.
The many social meetings at various
homes when the club husbands were
guests we're recalled with pleasure
Of the original membership there are
still connected with the club Mesdame
Butter6eId, Wells, Hancock, E. j
Jones, Stewart, A. A. Stone ant
Harris. ~.."
Mrs. Frances Myron responded Of
"The present" in rather hyperboli
cal manner. She eulogized in word
both weighty and ford the suppose
abilities and achievements of clu
members in general. Her description
was heartily applauded. Mrs. F. N
Leavens with rare insight of characte
pictured "the future. In the yea
1920 she saw the younger member
of the club holding the Offices, bein
strict parliamentarians. while tn
men bers of longer standing from tn
experience here gained, we're engage
successfully in altruistic work in vari
GUS parts IF the world.
Refreshments were served in tn
dining room from tastefully decorate
table-the birthday cake with il
lighted candles forming a pretty &C
junct to the decorations. The occs
sion was thoroughly enjoyed by a
present and hearty wishes were eS
tended for many more years of lif
for the club the members of whic
are animated by kindly feelings an
desire for helpful and stimulatin,
work.
A letter of congratulation and fell
citation was received from Mrs. Fl
Ward Stone Of Caldwell, 1daho-on
of the first presidents.
Morris tribune., 1915-04-16
LUTHERAN FREE

There will be communion services
in the Kongsvinger church Sunday at
II 100 a. m. English services at Nor
ris Sunday evening at 7:45 p. m.
A. Olson, pastor.
Morris tribune., 1915-04-16
LUTHERAN SERVICES

Divine services will be held next
Sunday. In Morris at 1920. S. S.
at 9 80. In Chokio German at 3 100.
In Chokio, English, at o'clock.
Gustav A. Pilgrim, pastor.
Morris tribune., 1915-04-16
With Morris Churches
SWEDISH LUTHERAN

There will be services in the Swe-
dish church at 10 80 and Z 80 on Sun
day. Mr.. Wilmer. student from
Minnesonta college, will preach.
Morris tribune., 1915-04-16

Get go-cart for the baby. We
are offering some real bargains at
Sc. 90 to $1,000. See them at the M.
2. Grove furniture store. adv.
Morris tribune., 1915-04-16
FIRST METHODIST EPIsCOP1

FIRST METHODIST EPISCOPAL
Henry hobbs, pastor. Morning
subject :-"Christ's Laws of Life
Hopefulness. - Evening subject: -
els the Golden Rule Joke. ?" Sun.
day school 12 noon. Epworth League
= p m. Prayer service Thursday
evening 8 O'Clock. A most cordial
invitation is extended to al. to attend
these services.
Morris tribune., 1915-04-16
CONGREGATIONAL

Subject of morning sermon, "Chris-
tian Constancy,. Evening, "Chris.
tian Hatred" Christian Endeavor,
subject, zone Day in Seven for the
Highest Things" Miss Northcott,
leader. A committee of girls will take
care of the babies at the morning ser.
vice. F. Stever, pastor.
Morris tribune., 1915-04-16

A STRENGTHENING brigade has been
at work the past week in accordance
with the instructions of the city com
mission and much filth and rubbish
which has accumulated during the
winter has been removed. The alleys
and back lots will receive some atten-
tion and property owners are expect
ed to get busy. During the week bon
fires have illuminated the evening
skies and much of the dead grass and
refuse from lawns and gardens has
gone up in smoke. ~
Morris tribune., 1915-04-16

If you have never had photograph
that just exactly suited you, why
don't you try the Voss Studio. F? adv.
Morris tribune., 1915-04-16

PURITY SOOTLESS "The Best of
Best by Actual Test. Lampert Lum-
Der Co. advtf.