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Williams news., 1915-12-30
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T. H. Cureton, for a number of years citizen of the state and resident near the town of Williams, was transacting business in town the afternoon of Friday, December "A. He went to Kelly's second hand store in search of a bowl to fit pitcher which he carried in his hand. He stepped out of the store with the pitcher in one hand and an elbow of stovepipe in the other, and started toward Bill Williams Avenue. At Baumgartner's corner he was intercepted by Hanford Scott, man much larger in stat ure, who accused Cureton of hav- ing published things in the paper about him. Mr. Cureton denied having done such and Hanford without further warning and with out waiting for MT. Cureton to free his hands struck MT. Cureton sev- eral blows on the head in rapid succession. MT. Cureton refused to fight and turning tried to ru, away from his assailant and called for help. Scott pursued him, overlook him again and struck him blow in the back of the head. This took place in the flat near the tracks. MT. Cureton fell to his knees and Scott fell prone. Mir. Ruth who drives the Rabbit delivery truck, having heard the calls for help had by this time ar- rived at the. scene and laid de- taining hand upon Scott. A few others who had arrived threatened Ruth and he turned his attention to them.
 MT. Cureton having gained a fresh lead on his assailant turned back toward Bill Williams still calling for help. At this point Bobby Burns arrived and Scott was placed under arrest.
 None of the injuries which MT. Cureton received were of a danger ous character altho they were pam ful and discomforting.
 The defense was unable to intro duce any evidence to disprove that advanced by the plaintiff. None of the witnesses for the defense had seen the entire encounter. They could only testisfy that they had not seen the violence take place. A judgment of thirty days sus- pended sentence was given by Judge McConkey. The defense has expressed no intention of ap- pea]ing the case
Williams news., 1915-12-30
Spoiled Our Christmas

The News had planned on an ideal Christmas this year. It was going to forget all the mean things it knew about others for the day, at least, and just be- lieue that everybody was kind and nobody mean. And then to think that the Coconino Sun should have to step in and spoil it all. He didn't just exactly call us names. but he did publish a very mean intimation about the editor of the News. Even then our Christmas might have passed unspoiled. had not a friend of the News, in deep con- cern, called our attention to the slam in the Sun.
 It's a long sad story but it had best be told. You see, the edi- tor of the News had been stirred to sympathy for the poor Repub- lican press by reading the pathetic efforts of the Sun to find fault with the Democratic administration. At last he un- dertook to express his sympathy for this editor of the Sun and others in an editorial squib head ed, ''Poor Republican Press. |. Alas, how often the soul in dis tress refuses to be comforted, and turns in resentment and wrath upon sthe would-be com forter.
 As the News has said, the Sun didn't call us names--not exact ly.
 Editor Breen merely passed a a very biting, a humiliating in timation that the editor of the News is not the editor of the News. After quoting, our edi- torial he remarked, HFhe above is living evidence that a demo- cratic postmaster Is worthy of his hire. :"
 At first We thought that the makeup man must have pied his lines but after due consider ation we have concluded that it was case of mental pi on the part of the editor, instead. We can't yet believe that MT. Breen really mistook our halting, lumbering, editorial style for the liquid eloquence that glides forth from the fluid pen of our post master. We are forced to be- lieve that some old sore must in some way have become so irrita- ted that the Sun was at last driv- en to blindly forcing an iss ue in order to apply a healing oint- ment in the form of a lambast for MT. Williams.
 But honestly, now brother Sun, that little slur was pretty mean, wasn't it, especially for the Yuletide season? And let us tell you, if you or anyone else ever again doubt who writes the editorial page of the News, just call at the News office and the editor will write a few samples that will make your fighting fur assume the exact perpendicular.
Williams news., 1915-12-30
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING

I have for sale or trade 20 acre ranch about 30 miles south of Du- rango, Colorado, and near Flora Vista, New Mexico. The ranch has four roomed house and out buildings, plenty of water, } mile from, church, school and store. Right in the apple orchard country with plenty of water for irrigation. If you are interested, see me or write to me.
 F M Cold
Williams news., 1915-12-30

 Miss Murphy, of the Williams Public School, is spending her vaca- tion in Pasadena California. Miss Chapman end brother Phillip, left last week for Los Ang- eles on their Christmas vacation.
Williams news., 1915-12-30

A. K. Hawkins exclusive owner of the above brand. Range, near Shoot Lake, Sitgreaves Mountain and vicinity.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-03-19
AUTOMOBILE NOTES

Business conditions in Canada have
revived to such an extent that the
Studebaker automobile plant at Walk
erville has had to increase its force
by 200 men in order to take care of
new orders for machines.
Registration figures in California
show 1866 Studebaker cars sold last
year. The nearest approach by any
other make of car selling for more
than $500 is less than 5000. Califor-
mia has been a Studebaker stronghold
for many years. California, with noun
tain roads that test the strength of a
car, has proven Studebaker's worth
AS thirty pounds of hair are re-
quired to upholster Stud ebalker auto
mobile, to supply the entire annual
output of Studebaker machines re-
quires the hair from 100000 ami
mails.
Owing to the great influx of 1916 or
ders, the Studebaker automobile fac
tories, Detroit, are now working over
time. The company is employing as
many men as the capacity of the plant
will permit, and even with this large
force finds 1t necessary to work several
hours each evening.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-03-19
Mitchell Chassis Is
Like Car in Famous Run

The two Mitchell models are much
sought and talked about at the show,
for they have been a sensation of the
motor world during the last four
The light four on exhibit here is a
stock model. a ve-passenger touring
car while the siX-cylinder is the light
siN-passenger touring car.
The light four chassis is an exact
duplicate. n every particular, of the
car that in thirty days covered 1918. 1
miles. an average of ESQ miles per day.
making an American record for en-
durance and consistent work, never sur
passed by any car at any price. This
was a sealed bonnet test under the
strict rules of the racing board OF the
A 4. A.. and during the journey
through twenty-three States, the
drivers, Messrs. Zirbies, Barnet and
Hasley. never made an adjustment of
a bed from the start of the run till
the finish. taking their rest in turns on
the back seat while the others drove
1t was necessary 70 avoid stops in order
to make the high mileage. The ma
chine turned in a splendid record of
economy, and the United States tires
with which 1t was equipped, did ad-
mirable work.
The light six is noted for possessing
all the advantages of the HIGHEST prices
six-cylinders at lower first cost and
more economical scale of operation.
This car is a great hill-climber, has a
most flexible action, is easy on tires
and gasoline. and can go anywhere.
under anv conditions. that any other
ear will travel.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-03-19
Overland New Six Among
Seasons Newest Models

THE average buyer of a siX-cylnder
car usually is moved by other consider
atoms than those of mechanical superb
ority and smoothness of operation. the
principal features of such motors" de-
clared II. II. Beeman. of the WHY'S
Overland Company, at the automobile
show last night. I'm great many
cases the desire for a six is prompted
by the sporting blood OF the prospec-
tive purchaser. He wants a six be-
cause his friends are driving skies. or
for the prestige he believes the owner
ship of six will give him.
TT is this class of car owners that
manufacturers of high grade cars must
protect IL they desire TO give their
product a lasting popularity. In de-
veloping the new Overland siX-cylinder
car we have not traded on this tend
ency OF the buyer to overlook me-
chanical and construction qualities. we
have endeavored to produce the per-
feet car. Just as hard and just as con-
scientiously as If each purchaser were
a mechanical expert who would pull our
car to pieces in the search for flaws
We would welcome such dissection
made the Overland six as good as is
possible with the modern machinery.
the most expert workmen and design
ers and the best material the market
affords"
The new Overland Six is being shown
for the first time at the Redmond ex-
hibit on the stage in Arena 1t Is a
big powerful en-passenger touring
car, combining the inherent advantages
of siX-cylinder design, with Overland
ideals of quality in construction
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-03-19
Trend of Motor Cars
Is Toward Simplicity

THE trend of the automobile indus
try is toward simplicity" declared c..
Z. Holm, of Roberts & Holm, dis
tributors for Haynes, one of the ex-
hibitors at the Kelker Street Hall. 1T
is an axiom that simple machine will
outlive a complicated one, and this
has been the keynote of the 1915 sea-
son automobile design. The number
of parts has been greatly reduced from
that of former years, with the conse-
quent result that the points of wear
have been correspondingly reduced.
1T is a revelation to inspect the
motors in the new cars. Where there
was once a maze of wires and clut-
tered-up accessories there is now a
neatly arranged system of conduit
inclosed wiring and compact auxiliary
units.H Everything is clean cut The
streamline body prevails mainly on 'ac-
count of its simplicity of lines. 1t is
at once pleasing and serviceable. The
one-mani type top predominates and
carries the idea of simplicity a step
farther in fastening securely to the top
of the windshield without the aid of
straps and rods. Even straps have
been eliminated from the tire carrier
and simple means of locking the tire
substituted.
The idea that a great amount of
weight Is necessary for easy riding has
given way to the fact that 1t Is more
a question of the proper distribution of
the weight to the front and rear axles
that affects the riding qualities. A
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-03-19
Lack of knowledge on
Batteries Causes Trouble

F. E. Watts. chief engineer of the
Hupp Motor Car Company is author
ity for the statement that 80 per cent.
of battery and ignition trouble expert
enced by motorists during winter is
due to Careiessness and negligence on
the part Of owners. Mr.. Watts be-
lieves that owners have not been prop
erly educated on battery maintenance
Much of this, he says. is due TO the
fault of the owner himself because
he has given little or no attention to
battery instructions.
The trouble is said Mr.. Watts,
that owners do not pay enough atten-
ton to care and operation of batter
les. This is due to the fact that battery
education has been sadly neglected by
motorists. Most people look upon the
storage battery as a mystery box,
and believe the less attention it is
given the better.
This is absolutely the wrong atti-
.tude. If there is one thing that re-
quires mans attention in the winter
it is the storage battery. The bat
terry is the life OF a car. 1t is the
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-03-19
Big Traction and Power
Co. Buys Nine Paige Cars

The Rochester Railway and Light
Company, a large railway and power
corporation in Rochester. y. Y, has
Just closed contracts with the Seneca
Motor Car Company, Paige distribu-
tors in that city, for the purchase of
nine Paige cars. eight Glenwood Fours
and one Paige "Six-46," which will be
used by this company for various pur-
poses in the transaction of its busi-
ness.
The sale was consummated only
after a prolonged and exhaustive in
Vestigation and series of tests in which
cars of nearly every standard make
were represented.
TC determine its selection for its
new fleet the company put all COM
devise to bring out economy of op-
Grafton and maintenance, using its own
machines for this purpose, and finally
an engineer, a well-known member
of the Society of Automobile Engi-
neers. Questions of fuel consumption,
tire wear, weight in relation to dura-
bility and economy, power, reliability
in fact all the big and little points
that are involved in such a matter
were brought out in a thoroughly prac-
tical manner.
And the result was that the Paige
won = won out over all others on
economy and durability-and got the
order for the nine cars. a victory
which Paige executives feel is a peCu-
liarly telling endorsement of their as
sertions that Paige cars have value
repres ented in economy, power and
durability that is exceptional.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-03-19
Cadillac Goes Through
Drifts as High as Itself

The winter has probably not shown
the snow-bucking ability OF the Cadil-
lac Eight so well. as 1t was displayed
very recently at Omaha. Neb.
The city awoke one morning to find
all ~affic blockaded and the streets
deep under the drifts of snowstorm
that would have done credit to the mid
die of February. Trolley cars were
helplessly blockaded for hours. and au-
tomobiles were nowhere visible. Busi-
nessmen and workmen stayed at home
or reached their places of employment
as best they could.
1t appeared to George REIN, of the
Cadillac Company. of Omaha. to an
opportunity to try out the eight-cylin-
der car with a test more severe than
any that had been imposed locally. A
telephone message was sent to a man
known to the company. and who was
marooned in a trolleyless suburb. and
he accepted the invitation to ride
downtown in the Cadillac.
Half an hour later the Cadillac was
at his door. and within an hour or a
little more. he was at his office. Fre-
uently the snow was piled higher than
the radiator ahead OF the car, and 1t
most as high as the car top. The per-
formance resulted In an order for a
Cadillac on the spot
The car was kept going about the
streets of Omaha all day and it's per-
formance caused no end of comment
1t vas practically the only car that
ventured outside the city limits that
day. To give traction and make steer
antiskid chains were used on each
wheel.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-03-19

glance at the chassis designs shows a
greater tendency toward simple con-
struction. The greatest change no.
ticeable here is the absence of the
torque bar and radius rods. The
torque of the rear axle is taken through
the rear springs. Using the springs
for flexible torque bars has long been
a practice abroad. but it is only within
the last year that American designers
have realized its possibilities.
The running boards are kept clear
and the storage battery is either under
the front seat or swung in the chassis.
A great step toward reducing the num-
Der of accessory units on the car is the
replacing of the magnetic with the
generator-storage battery system of
ignition"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-03-19

year, they are going to have look
at America from the tonneaus of their
touring cars.
"The ignorance of America on the
part of some of these prospective tour
lists" observed the Detroit motor mag
nate with a chuckle, lis something
pathetic. Many Of them look forward
to prowling about among American
motor trails back of the steering wheel
with all the naivette and artlessness of
children about to cross the threshold
of some fairy land.
''They will find their homespun va :
cationing on the Great American Play
ground all and more than they are
looking forward to. Judging from
the floods of mail 1 am receiving, not
only most of those who usually go
abroad for summer touring, but many
of those who usually spend their vaca-
tions at inland summer resorts or on
the seashore are planning to go cross
country touring instead this year.
THE democratiZing influence of the
motorized vacation" continued the
Chalmers head, will prove great. 1t
is one thing to whirl across the con-
tinent in the secIusion of a Pullman.
It is another thing to cross by easy
stages in your car pausing to dicker
for grub, gasoline, or lodging for
the night at a farmhouse, ranehhouse.
or some crossroads inn. Every mo-
torist who crosses the continent in his
car for a visit to the exposition on the
Pacific coast will return home an in
comparably better American for hav-
ing undertaken the jaunt. Democracy
is matter of getting acquainted"
The many questions with which
Chalmers owners are deluging the De-
troit factory regarding motor trails,
costs of various tours, service stations
and Recommendations along different
routes. indicate an unprecedented
touring year in this country.
A good many Chalmers owners will
go caravaning from coast to coast.
camping by the way where attractive
camp spots lure, and crawling into
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-03-19
Burning Corn Pains Go!
A Safe Sure Method

You can't beat it. Time has proved
it's the best yet. Takes all the sting
out of a sore corn. This marvel
working remedy is Putnam's Corn Ex-
tractor. Contains no flesh eating caus-
tics. Lifts corns out by the roots:
Leaves no scar. Don't experiment
with piasters or salves.-they are but
stop-gaps. Use Putnam's and clear of
every corn you have. It's safe and
won't fail. Csc at all dealers every
where, and at c. II. Forney's.-Adver-
tisement
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-03-19

source from which the engine derives
its life. II the carburetor, as has been
said so often, is the lungs of mo-
tor, then the battery is the heart. Con-
seQuently 1t should be given constant
care and attention by the owner.
The Hupmobile service department
has had special instructions printed
for the care and maintenance OF bat
teries. One caution that owners are
given is to keep the battery fully
charged. A second caution is against
the allowing the water in the cells to
drop below a certain definite level.
If the owner gives this his care and is
sure that these two important items
are properly taken care of he will eN-
perience no trouble at all"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-03-19
Seeing America First
Intent of Chalmers Owners

Mars has motorized the gentle art of
taking vacations Hugh Chalmers,
president of the Chalmers Motor Com
pany. of Detroit, declares that his mail
bags are jammed with letters from car
owners who assert that instead of TAX
ing their annual trips to Europe this
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-03-19

their sleeping bags to slumber beneath
the stars, instead of making an eff
fort to reach hotel accommodations
each night.
Europe's war has brought the simple
outdoor life into the greatest vogue in
years, according to the testimony of
hosts of Chalmers owners.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1915-04-23
Howard County. Auto Tax Mesey

County Treasurer White recently re-
ceived check calling for $5O64, repre-
senting this, county's share in the first
distribution for the year of the state
auto tax. This is nearly one-fourth
larger than the county's share Of .
year ago, when the April check called
for $4172.
With this amount of money paid into
the county treasury from suto, ownsrs.
it seems as 'ths0gA dey were. sna II
|so souiss attsn tiidsf paii tlsllS 80
to road dragging. matter that has
been sadly neglected Of late by town
ship trustees and road superintendent
Just now, autos, wagons and buggies
are compelled to make a rough and
hard passage over old mud-holes and
ruts which with few hours work with
. weighted drag could be made into
good road, but which with the first
rain will make new mud-holes and bad
roads alike for autos and farm vehicles.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1915-04-23
Our Ea;e;s,t Guardian Il the Peace.

Cresco's city marshal is making fine
record for efficiency these days, together
with the distinction Of being himself a
disturber Of the peace.
Last Saturday evening, he entered a
pool hall, interfered in a game Of
billiards in progress, drawing his club
and making for one of the players who
raised his cue and invited the marshal
to proceed. After mutual compliments
the two parties ceased their beliger.
ency, but not until the marshal suffered
somewhat in reputation and dignity.
The first of the week, the county
|psace oficers were asked, n put q
snitp drunken orgies in ! barn. one
half block from Market Street, which
was nightly disturbing those in proxim-
ity. The lady who made the complaint
stated that one man lay in the alley in
q drunken stup0r for three or more
hours on one of the nights.
A little less gum-shoe ''sleuthing'
and more attention to business would
be better appreciated by the taxpayers
who help pay the marshal his $50
monthly salary.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1915-04-23
COUNTY, IOWA.
Orera vou.e Report: Disappointing.

The meeting of tthe Opera House
stockholders on Wednesday brought out
the Disappointing fact that instead of
being practically free of debt, the COM
pany had outstanding obligations OF
nearly $4,000. 90 to meet. At the last
previous meeting of the stockholders
the secretary gave out statement
that $1,000. 90 had been expended, that
the end was practically in sight and
that the cost of the building would be
about $27OO0.OO. With $2OOOO.OO in
stock sold, the good people of Cresco
made liberal donations for seats for the
opening date in the belief that the re.
port given out was correct, and that
liberal donations would wipe out the
debt.
1t is hard to understand how so many
large unpaid bills could be overlooked,
but the Disappointing fact remains that
the debt exists, and with no alternative
but to pay it. To do so, the articles of
incorporation were amended raising the
limit of Indebtedness from FIVE to thirty
per cent, and the officers instructed to
make loan sufficient to pay all bills.
An auditing committee, to check up
the building expense, was appointed,
with the understanding that their re-
port was to be published.
We would suggest, in view of the
criticism concerning the debt, that an
expert accountant be employed to make
the audit, and that detailed report of
expenditures be made, giving names of
persons to whom money was paid, the
date and the amount. We believe such
report would be just to both the
public and the officers of the company
who made the expenditures.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1915-04-23
/. o. o. F. Anniversary Celebration.

The Northeastern Iowa l. o. 0. F..
Association will celebrate the 96th an
, niversary of the foundation of the
order, at Cresco on Thursday of next
week, the 10Th.
The program includes parade at 2
p. m., headed by the Cresco High
School Band, business meeting, ex-
emplifcation Of degree work and a
grand ball opening with grand march
headed by the Patriarchs Militant in
full dress uniform.
Immediately following the parade,
the following program will take place
at the opera house:
Music orchestra
Opening Ode
Invocation. :. Rev. D. T. Robertson
Address of Welcome ..............
.............. Mayor A. E. Barker
Response ...........R. A. Washburn
Music-Vocal Solo. Mrs. E. H. Allen
Talk on Rebekah Odd Fellowship
Josie F. Cutting, vice-Presi-
dent Rebekah Assembly
Address on Odd Fellowfhip. +.
0. H. Sweeney, Deputy Grand
Master.
Music ..-............. Orchestra
Talk on Odd Fellows Home. :.
Mrs. Grace Lewis, Matron
Music. Orchestra
A
plified by the Decorah Lodge. The
first degree by Arlington and the Re-
bekah degree by Hawkeye. With
good roads, Cresco will entertain not
less than 1000 visiting Odd Fellows and
Rsbekahs on that day.