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The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1915-03-17
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Mrs. j. H. Tamm will entertain at
luncheon tomorrow in honor of her
sister, Mrs. H. F. Schwartz, who is
visiting here from Havre, Mont
The l. A. M. club of the Presbyterian
Sunday school had very pleasant
meeting at the home of Miss Harriet
Gebert last Tuesday evening.
On Tuesday of last week Mrs. E. G.
( Chamberlin entertained number OF
ladies at a kensington which was fol
lowed by delicious tea, served very
daintily at the dining table. Decora.
tions were emblematic OF St Pat
rick's day. A number OF gentlemen
were invited to supper with Mr.. Cham
berlin after the ladies departed.
Mrs. c. L. Voss will entertain the
Penelope club on Thursday, afternoon.
The annual election of officers for
the Federation of Women's clubs oc-
Cured at the club room Saturday and
resulted as followsy President, Mrs.
Jacob Sims; Recording Secretary,
Miss Anna Schlumberger; Cor. Secre-
tary. Mrs. Geo. Richardson; Treasur-
er, Mrs. Pierce.
At the regular P. E. o. meeting at
the home of Mrs. Frank Pfarr Fri
3 day evening the following officers We're
elected for the coming year: Presi-
dent. Mrs. Grace Sprecher; Vice Pres
ident, Mrs. Jessie Pfarr; Rec. Sec,
Hazel Laub: Cor. Sec, Agnes King;
Chaplain, Mrs. Lottie Ley; Guard,
4 Mrs, Hunt; Treasurer, Bernice Os:
born.
A number Of ladies spent a delight
} full afternoon Wednesday with Mrs.
Norris at her pleasant country home.
Mrs. Peter Miller delightfully."- enter
!. tanned the Priscilla club Tuesday of
ternoon. The pretty new home was
very much admired and the usual So
cial time was enjoyed.
Sylvan Chapter 0. +. S. entertained
the Masons and til cir families Tues
day evening at the Masonic hall.
About two hundred enjoyed the fine
program, which consisted of num-
Der of selections by the Denison or.
chestra. led by ]. V. Barborka. The
music was exceptionally fine and very
much appreciated by all A pleasing
chorus by double quartet was nicely
rendered and was followed by vaudc-
Vile number by eight OF the Star
ladies dressed in Dutch costumes.
This stunt consisted of singing, dane
ing and a recitation and called forth
much applause. Miss Retta VanNess
gave a Spanish dance in costume thai
was very pretty and Miss Steere, Of
the college faculty, gave humorous
reading which was very pleasing. Az
ter the program and an intermission
Ci visiting and games delicious two
course luncheon was served. AS good
nights We're said many compliments
were showered on the Stars for their
charming hospitality.
A number Of Mrs Edith Mesen-
Drinks friends gathered at her home
one day last week to help her cele-
brate the anniversary of her birth. A
social hour was enjoyed, after which
a dainty two course luncheon was
served. Just before departing the
guests presented her with number
of very nice gifts, wishing her many
happy returns of the day.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1915-03-17
PASSES TO THE
GREAT BEYOND
Mrs. Michael Griffin, One of the Old
!. Settlers of This County, Sue
cumhs to Stomach Trouble
SHE PASSED AWAY ON SUNDAY
Born in ireland in 1910. She Came to
America at An Early Age and
Settled in Memphis, Tenn.

Mrs. Michael Griffen, one of the pio-
neer settlers of Crawford county.
passed away at the home of her daugh-
ter, Mrs. j. r. Flahive, in this city.
Sunday. March 14th, at IL o'clock in
the morning. Mrs. Griffen had been
ailing since last July, suffering consid-
erably with stomach trouble, but her
illness did not become acute until last
Friday evening. Medical aid was sum
moned and everything possible was
done, but all to no avail and she
passed peacefully away. Mrs. Griffen
came to Crawford county in 1880 and
has resided here continually since
that time. She was kind and loving
mother and was loved and respected
by all who knew her.
Margaret Meskel was born in CouE
ty, Clare, Ireland, Nov. 4, 1910. and
was at the time of her death q few
months over IS years OF age. When
young girl she came to America, To-
eating at Memphis, Tenn, where She
resided for number of years. She
was united in marriage to Michael
Grifren at this place on jan 81. 1871,
where they lived until 1880. when
they came to Crawford county, settling |
on farm five miles south Of Denison.
This union was blessed with ten chill. /,
dren four OF whom survive. Mr.. Grit |
fe1fedied on the farm south of DenisOn
OH Sept. %, 1883, and after his death |
the family moved to Denison, where
they have since resided. For the past
fourteen years Mrs. Griffen made her
home with her daughter, Mrs. j. T.
Flahive.
X She leaves to mourn her death three
sons, namely: Thomas, who lives in
New Mexico; James, residing in Can
ada; Peter, resident of Denison. and
one daughter, Mrs. J. r. Flahive, of
this city. Besides the children she
leaves one. sister Mrs. Edward Don
nelly, who lives at Meadville. Pa, and
one nephew, John Meskel, living in
Illinois.
I Funeral services We're held at the
st. Rose of Lima church Tuesday !
morning at 10 clock, Father Farrell
1y officiating, after Which the body
was laid to rest in the Catholic ceme-
terry beside the grave OF her husband
and two children.
The Era-leader., 1915-07-01
TO The Voters of Washington
Parish.

| wish to call your attention
+, the fact that | will be a can
didate for sheriff of this Parish
subject to to the action OF the
Democratic voters. This is the
first time | have ever ask tor
any office, or any OF my family
Any one can very eaisly lind my
recor:; for | was born and reared
within eight miles of where |
am now living. Any support my
friends will give me will be high;
ly appreciated, and if elected
| assure you that | will do what
ever is my duty.
Respectfully,
E. D. Sheridan,
Zona, La,
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for lumber display and also for
turpentine, while /. Il. Sanford
won the medal for best pure cane
syrup.
In connection with the las
named article will say that Mr.
Sanford is disposed to ri" - 1t
syrup business a great lndd0'r!
for the parish if the farmers VIII
cooperate in the move
He will also run, in connection
with the syrup BUSINESS, cam
ming factory which will prove Z
ready cash market for all the
truck that can be raised III tht
parish and which will do perhaps
more for the immediate develop
ment of the parish than any othe'
one enterprise which is available
at present.
| Mr.. Sanford is a progressive
man and a man of UNUSUAL busl
ness experience and success, an'
will be a wonderful help to thu
parish in this matter if onl.
enough Of the farmers are willing
to take advantage of the oppor
tunity he offers.
j How about it farmers? Dis
cuss this with your friends AN
express yourselves publicly s
that the sentiment Of The Who'll
parish may be learned, and II y'
want the syrup business eGtene
ed and the canning fact'ry e.
tablished, 60 after it. Il is yo".
for the asking.
The Era-leader., 1915-07-01
The 1915 Fair.

The commlng Fair will also be
an exposition--a feature it was
recently promised would be ex-
planned. The word "exposition'
as here used to define as "a slit
ing to public view The wor
has several other definitions, bu
this one is applicable to the sub
ject of "a Fair and Exposition"
in which We are Interested as
forthcoming ii Octoo" next, The
many articles O. manufacture, in
cluding implements and machin.
e'y; the handiv orh of artists; ;,and
the product of the farm: are set
to public view at a fair and expo
sition, whether in a hall or on the
ground. 1t is believed that mer-
chants, manufacturers, farmers
and producers will avail them
selves of the privilege Of dis
playing their wares and products
to the throngs Of people who vii
realize more than ever the rivair,
in products, the value in compar'
ison and the immense satisfaction
in personal selection. Here many
will see numerous things tha
may be wanted, or learn ideas
of developing resources, all tend
ing to amelorate conditions 0
seeming poverty and miser!
while offering improvement
leading to prosperity and happi
ness. Here the values III goot
, better and best will be revealed
There will be many objects Wlicl
r a fair and exposition will exilb
3 1t as of inestimal value to the in
The Era-leader., 1915-07-01

Shreveport, the beautiful and
the wise, pulled off a "telling'
stunt at the Chicago convention
last week. 'Shreveport, La, Is
1902 Miles from Petrograd'' was
the mystifiying statement meet
the eye of the hundreds of thou
sands in the big hotel lobbies and
all public places, and there we're
plenty of Louislanan's and
Shreveporter5 eager to explain:
Shreveport is such a long way
from Tipperary-or Petrograd-
! that the wars effects have not
been felt. There isn't any war,
nor IS there any war talk, in
Shreveport, La, and Petrograd
1902 miles away, can go chase
itself, for all Shreveport cares.
A Thousand fragrant and beau
tiful magnolia buds, handed out
as souvenirs among the conven
ton delegates and the Chicago
folks, were made to serve theil
double purpose - advertising
Shreveport and Lovely Louisiana
was one of these designs. The
other was to give a pleasant sur
prise to the fortunate reclpien
who'd probably never seen
magnolia. Can't you imagin
that IL fellow from the frozel
north, when he gazes upon tn
beautiful flower and inhales its
delightful and invigoratlng odor
will feel in his heart a desire tc
journey down south where tn
"sweet magnoIias bloom.'
Shreveport wants the outsld
world to know all about the city
parish, the section. the opportun
ties, the achievements, and Whe
the world knows Louisiana d
she really is there will be such a
e influx Of capital that all necessar
enterprises will be amply finan'
ed and our resources all profits
bly, developed; so let US eac
: lend a hand and do our Bes
even tho that may be ever
little, in helping Shreveport an
# all other sections to tell tt
world the "True story Of Louis
!, ana"
The Era-leader., 1915-07-01
For Assessor

The Era Leader is authorized to an
nounce
CHARLES L. VARNADO
as a candidate for Assessor of Wash
ingtou Parish subject to the action OF
the Democratic Primaries.
The Era-Leader is authorized to au-
thorized to announce
j. M. BYRD
as a candidate for Assessor Of Wash
ington Parish subject to the action OF
The Democratic Primaries.
The -Leader IS authorized to an
notmee:
G, W. NJ AfAGEE
as a candidate for reelection to tn'
Office OF Assessor of Washington Par
ish, subject to the action OF tn
Democratic Primaries.
The Era-leader., 1915-07-01

Notice-The Police Jury will
receive bids from physicians for
the jail practice of the prisoners
at a specified price per month
up to noon July 5th. They re-
serve the right to reject any and
all bids. This June 9TH, 1918.
w. E. Banister, Sec'y
The Era-leader., 1915-07-01
In another column Of this is.

LII dllOIller COlulQn or tnlS IS.
sue will be found the announce.
ment of r. e. Keaton, of Boga.
lusa for Sheriff of Washington
Parish. Mr.. KeatOn is we'll
known to the people of the par.
ish having served two terms as
Police Juror from his ward, be
ing President of the the Police
Jury the first four years of his
office. During this time he has
shown a marked progressive
spirit and a deep interest in all
parish affairs which he hopes
will commend him to the voters
Of the parish. A personal state
ment will he issue d by Mr.. Kea.
ton at later date.
The Era-leader., 1915-07-01

industrious and thrifty, So "falr'
'exposition and "amusement'
will be a combination OF attract
ions that will entertain the large
crowds. The amusement feature
will be announced later. Rest
assured that the amusements this
year will be Of an order, style and
kindI that will tickle old and
young. This will be our first at
tempt at introducing a series OF
amusemcnts. A special feature
of the fair, tho not authoritatively
announced for obvious reasons,
will be the public wedding. II
is proposed that white couple
residents of Washington Parish,
|who desire to continue to therein
seside and farm, shall receive as
wedding presents a lot Of house
hold utilities, OF this more will
be said in a future issue Of this
paper. In the mean time the
catalogue is being compiled
and subscriptions of patriotic
lpeople secured to help make this
the fifth annual fair an unprece'
Idented success.
| F;,.+ olocc iOh PRINTING at the
The Era-leader., 1915-07-01

as a candidate for member of Police
Jury of 3rd Ward, Washington Parish
subject to the action of the Democrat
ic Primaries.
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Announcements
For Clerk Of Court

The Era-Leader is authorized 10
announce
CARTER G. WEIGH
az a candidate for Clerk of Court OF
Washington Parish subject to the act
ION of the Democratic Primaries.
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A. c. BANKSTON

The Era Leader is authorized to ali
nOunce
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For Police jury
HIRAM E. SMITH

The Era Leader is authorized to an
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as a candidate for Police jury 5th
Ward, Washington Parish subject to
b9 action of the Dem ocratic Primaries
The Era-leader., 1915-07-01

SUBSCRIPTION sl.oo A HEAk
The Era-leader., 1915-07-01

Ladies will lind our shelves filled WIN every,
tb;no thpv nav wiSh-dress goods fancy S"o's'
1;,,,taror toilet articles, etc. everything the hoaf'
NAV wish and they are just W'at 'l'e le"''',>.'
heart does crave We are especially Prcp"leo "
carter to the wants of women, and tie thouS"''os
vino are using goods from our store 1eSt'''es ,''
oloouent terms to the sterngs wort OF the soooS
,yp are selling.
The Era-leader., 1915-07-01
Tte Gra=geaoer.
PUBLISHED WEEKLY
Mrs. j. voL BROCK, Editor.

Er+erea as second class matter Aprll D. l9lo
.,.N-. oe,ca at Frapklinton, La, under
the Act of Congress Of March g. 'o'8'
The Era-leader., 1915-07-01

Advertisements and subscriptions
will be continued at regular rays 'N
ii all past Indebtedness IS Palo up
The Era-leader., 1915-07-01

Advertising Rates on Appllca'loA
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The Era-Leader is authorized to an
nounce
ROBERT DARLINGTON
as a candidate for Clerk of Court OF
Washington Parish subject to the
action of the Democratic Primaries.
The Era-leader., 1915-07-01

Franklinton la, July l 1919
The Era-leader., 1915-07-01
For Sheriff

The Era Leader is authorized to an
nounce
O.C. STRATMAN
as a candidate for Sheriff Of Washing
ton Paris subject to the action of the
Democratic Primaries.
The Era Leader is authorized to an
nOunce
R. Z. KEATON
as a candidate for Sheriff of Washing
ton Parish subject to the action Of th'
Democratic Primaries.
The Era Leader is authorized to an
nounee
E. D. SHERIDAN
as candidate for Sheriff of Washing
on Parish, subjeotto to the action OF tn
Democratic Primaries.
The Era-leader., 1915-07-01

First-class job Printing at the
ERA.LEADER.
The Era-leader., 1915-07-01

Address all Communications to
Era-Leader, Franklinton, La
The Era-leader., 1915-07-01

WILEY NJ. WOOD
as a candidate for, Clerk of Court OF
washington Parisbl subject to the
action of the Democratic Primaries.
The Era-leader., 1915-07-01
WILEY NJ. WOOD

The Era-Leader is authorized to an
The Era-leader., 1915-07-01

The Era Leader is authorized to an
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Our grocery department is genuine renel "
the housewives of THIS community. AND Fhere i
q reason. We are careful Wia> we buy, we sc
tho best We DO not try to sell cu~tom'
,oth;ro w, von}d not use on our own table
We buy very closely, and we apply the same pr"
c;o)e in selling You never pay a cent more tha'
the goods are worth here-you pay less than wou
hp CHARGED in many other places.
The Era-leader., 1915-07-01

I nair Of shoes is always useful -" ne
coositv We are more than pleased WIN
the grades that we are selling: IheS COM
h;ro ali the elements of appearance our"-
biIitv and comfort, and the pncc remains m
w. Somo,s for the ordinary shoe The
eocrot is in learning what shoe to sell ana
wp have learned that secret
The Era-leader., 1915-07-01

The Era-Leader is authorized to an
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-09-06
sOilandGas

Gassers have a prominent place in
the list Of late competitions in the
West Virginia fields. AT this time OF
the yearFthe gas companies are active
in building up a reserve for the winter
months. On Fish creek. Grant dis.
trict, Wetzel county. the Hope Natural
Gas Company has drilled a test on the
Leroy Taylor farm through the Cor.
don sand and has, a far gasser. On.
the same stream and In the same dis.
trict the same company has drilled a
test on the R. E. Dodd farm through
the Big lnjun sand and has a gasser.
On. Fish Creek, Church district. Elem.
ing & BraNey have drilled a test Oh
the Sarah Shea farm through the Big
lnjun and have "a light gasser.
iOn Turtle Tree Fork, Union dis.
trict, Harrison county, the Hope Nat.
ural Gas Company has drilled a test
on the William Jarvis farm through
the Fifth sand and has a gasser. on
Lost Creek, Grant district, the Gras.
sill Chemical Company has completed
Its test on the ]. L. Davis farm
through the Gordon sand and has a
fair gasser. On West Fork river,
Union district, w. B. Maxwell has now
drilled No. 80 on his own farm through
the Fifth sand and has a'light gasser.
On Bartholomew Run, Warrington
district, Marion county, the Prospec.
tive Oil Company is drilling in the
top OF the Gordon at a test on the Is.
rael Wise farm. On Campbelis Run,
in the same district, the Fisher Oil!
Company has completed the rig for a
test on the Jacob Lining farm. On
Dunkard Creek, Battelle district, Mo.
Mongolia county. the Philadelphia
Company is drilling a test on the Den.
mis- Haines farm. On Long Run, in
Church district, Wetzel county, the
same company is starting two tests
on the S. A. Sc%hritchield farm.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-09-06
DEDICATE CHURCH
AT RWESWIE
New NJ. E. South Structure
is Opened With impress
sive Ceremonies.

With impressive ceremonies the
new Southern Methodist Episcopal
Church at R~iyesville was Formally
dedicated yesterday amid one Of the
largest crowds that ever assembled in
That section for a religious gathering.
Services were held through the en-.
tire day and were OF an extremely In.
%teresting nature.
The d~edicatory sermon was preach:
ed byiRev. Bud Smith, ofcHuntington,
and among other ministers who assist.
ed with the services Of the day were
Rev. w. i. Canter, OF this city, Rev.
Bowles, Rev. Perkins, Rev. Moore.
The choir Of the local NJ. e. Church
South furnished excellent music dur.
ing the day.
AT the noon hour a sumptuous din.
ner was served on the grounds sur.
rounding the church, which was hear.
tily enjoyed by throngs of people.
The Methodist Episcopal South de.
nomination is particularly strong in
Rivesville, and the completion Of a
pretty and commodious church build,
ing will be another stimulus to the
work there.
The ediice which was dedicated
yesterday is a pretty and modern
structure. The church is constructed
OF brick and is beautifully and taste.
fully decorated throughout the inter.
Tor, an especially beautiful feature OF
the interior being the handsome win.
dows depicting biblical scenes. The
style Of the structure Is Gothic and It
Is located in the best possible loca.
ton and commands a pretty view OF
the river.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-09-06
PITTSBURGH

PITTSBURGH, Sept. o.-rhe publ.
cat.vns OF the mercantile agencies
uade continues to broaden in CONNER.
ciai nj industrial avenues. The bet.
terrient Is more noticeable in some
directions than Others and includes
more lines than at the corresponding
period q year ago. AT this eason OF
The year 1t is usual to expect a slow.
ing down in demand, but in some In
ldustrfal lines the buying is heavier
than 1t was last year at the CORE
spending time This applies particu.
larly To industries engaged in the man
uracture OF munitions OF war.
The enormous wheat and other
crops are Stimulating to general trade.
Snow estimates the combined winter
anu spring wheat crop at more than
j. 100000, QUO bushels, the oat crop at
more than 1,500,000,0o0 bushels and
The corn yield at something less than
3,0o0.0o0,000 bushels. The total the
farmers willireceive for this grain and
the money the railroads will receive
for carrying 81 will be large the dis
tribution OF which will stimulate trade
In many directions.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-09-06
MeW York

NEW YoRRs Sept. 6.-A1l5 the "a:
miliar honeay espsetsiw were presented
by iaeurcass twushour session OF the
STOCK ~Eaclatge. Trading was very
l~istiess irregular IN the first part.
but became more active at q generally
higher ieyeI iater, with numerous net
gains. Dealings were wholly PROBES.
sional, however and Represented to an
unusual degree The weekly settlement
OF contracts rather than the taking
up OF new commitments.
Revival OF interest in the coal
shares MIS- renewed; those issues ap,
loipins the MAJOR part OF the over.
turn. Soloraoo tttlei, norfolk Il West.
ern, Chesapeake q Ohio, Western
Marytard . Virginia Iron, Coal anu
LoKe we're the active features, the lat
Ter advancing 1als points TO &C.. In the
nnai dealings Canadian Pacific be.
csme actiye anu strong, rising 8
points to l544s,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-09-06
Former Local Woman
is Critically I'll

Mrs. Thos. ]. Humphreys, a former
resident Of this city. is critically Ill at
the home of her sister in Grafton.
Mrs. Humphreys came to Grafton for
a visit and expected to come to Fair.
mont later on for a visit with friends.
Shortly after reaching Grafton from
her home at Wheeling she was taken
Ill and her illness developed into pneu.
monia. A message received here from
Prof. Humphreys said her condition
was critical with but slight hopes Of
her recovery. The news OF Mrs. Hum.
phrey's illness will be received here
with regret. Prof. and Mrs. Hum.
phreys and their children were resi-.
dents of this city for a number Of
years.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-09-06
Alleged Bootlegger
Escapes Officers

Manuel Layman, wanted on! a charge
of bootlegging, made a sensational es.
cape from Officer connors Saturday,
when he wrenched himself loose from
the grasp of the officer and climbed
aboard passenger train No. IS.
1t is said that Layman boarded the
train at Pennington and the officer
arrested him there. Later the pair
got of. at a small station lfurtherfwest,
but before the train started outIagain,
the priosner broke loose and Jumped
aboard, leaving the officer behind. II
Is said that Layman was aided in his
escape by the train brakeman, who
pulled him aboard away from Connorss
grasp.
Sheriff Conway and a number o.
deputies raided a part OF the Tavern
on Saturday afternoon and found eyt
dence OF b%ootlegging going on there,
but Layman. who is thought to be- the
man most responsible could not be
found at that time. It is thouht that
he was fleeing form the officers when
he was discovered on the train BY
Connors.
The county officials are making
every effort to locate the alleged boot.
logger.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-09-06
Grain and Produce.

CHICAGO, Sept. 4.-wheat today
was driven to lowest prices for the
crop on general selling by commits
sion houses and local pit traders, the
market at the close showing a net
loss of rs to &c, with Septem-
Der at 94c. December at 90$ @90%c
and May at 94Sc. Corn followed
wheat, short covering for profits be.
ing the only support given the market,
which closed. with September off
1@.lsc at 70B@71c, and with Decem.
Der down &c at 57hc. Oats declined
nc to %@hc net, and provisions fin.
ished irregular, the range being rep.
resented by December pork, which
had a drop of &c. and October ribs,
which rose 10c.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-09-06

You're a farmer, chg
Say, what kind of a farm did you
"a Homestead.
what is a homestead"
"a homestead means that the
United States government is will.
ing to bet 160 acres Of land against
S14 that you can't live on it five
years without starving to DEATH"
Where was your homestead situa.
"In Arizona, and it didn't rain
once the whole time | was there"
"Then how could you keep the farm
moist"
by walking over it."
"How did your walking over the
farm keep 1t moist?"
81 wore a pair of pumps.