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Middletown transcript., 1915-11-13

Mrs. Martha ]. Hignutt, aged 8S
years, died in Williston, Caroline coun-
ty, from burns received when her dress
caught fire while she was burning
leaves in her yard. She was feeble
and was unable to put out the flames.
Before aid could reach her she was
fatally burned.
Middletown transcript., 1915-11-13

Charles, the eight-year-old son of
Mr.. and Mrs. George Schmidt, Hagers-
town, is dead his sister, Catherine,
AGED seven, is seriously injured, and
the mother is suffering severaly from
shock as the result of an automobile
accident on the state road, about a
mile west of Hagerstown.
Middletown transcript., 1915-11-13

The Mayor and Council of Hagers-
town granted franchise to the Baltl-
more and Ohio Railroad Company to
lay tracks across certain streets and
alleys in this city, as a part of the
proposed branch from Hagerstown to
Security. The franchise provides that
it shall be forfeited If work on the new
branch is not begun within one year.
Middletown transcript., 1915-11-13

Earl Mckenzie, aged 10, son OF
Charles Mckenzie, was crushed to
death in the mines of the Brothers
Valley Coal Company, near Meyers
dale, before the eyes of his father, with
whom he was working. A fall of coal
broke his neck. The father worked
frantically Is minutes and recovered
the body, but life was extinct.
Middletown transcript., 1915-11-13

Rev. Charles w. Taneyhill, 73 years
old, of Hancock, retired minister,
and Miss Ruth Brock, 2S, of Hancock,
were married in Hagerstown by Rev.
w. L. Lynn, pastor of Washington
Square Methodist Episcopal Church.
The groom is a minister of the Metho-
dist Church and a member of the Ohio
Conference, and has been living at
Hancock for several years.
Middletown transcript., 1915-11-13

William o. Stout, of Cumberland,
summoned DR.. Thomas w. Koon to his
home to pick a number of shot from
his back. He declared he was unable
to explain how the shot got there. He
said he had been down the street Mon
day, but did not remember having any
trouble or being shot by anyone. Mrs.
Stout said she did not know her hus-
band had been shot until yesterday
morning. His condition is not serious.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1915-02-10
The Marching Dead.

The night smelled sweet, the breeze
rustled, the stream murmured, and
past me on the air the souls of the
killed came marching. They seemed
of one great company, no longer enc
mics. All had the same fixed stare,
Drawing something strange, that they
were trying terribly to push away.
All had their eyes narrowed, yet fixed
open, in their gray white, smoke grim
ed faces. They made no sound as
they passed. Whence were they COM
ing, where going, trailing the ghosts of
guns, riding the ghosts of horses; into
what river of oblivion, far from hor-
ror, and the savagery of man?-John
GalswOrthy in Scribner's Magazine.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1915-02-10

Friday following demise by the
solemnity of the obsequies and the
great crowd that came together to
pay last tribute. Rev Beavin, his
pastor, and Rev. Weyrauch officiated.
The Modern Woodmen also performed
the ceremonies of their ritual. Mr..
Ward had long been an honored mem
Der of that order. Pail bearers were
w. E. Webb, Ben Petty, Pat May,
John -Platt, Geo. Peterson and Jos.
Bendorf. From the NJ. E. church in
this city, the beloved remains were
conveyed to Hillside for burial. "A
great profusion of flowers lent their
beauty to the sad scene. For these
and the many messages of love, and
deeds of kindness that came to cheer
and help them and their beloved one
through the long time of their sore
trial, the bereaved wife and relatives
are profoundly thankful. B. D. S.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1915-02-10
Not Grant County, We Hope.

From the School Bulletin, Waupaca,
we clip the following:
"We venture the assertion that
there are school districts in which are
owned automobiles which cost the
owner more than the entire school
plant of that district is worth and
that the automobile costs as much for
annual upkeep as the entire annual
expense of running the school !.
Where such a condition prevails the
public can not complain very much
of the expense of education.
'tThere are many counties in Wis
consin where the county Jail, equipped
with bath, running water, electric
lights, vacuum cleaners, steam heat,
etc, are infinitely superior in comfort
and sanitation to the large majority
of school buildings in those counties.
So great is the difference in many
cases that it is small wonder people
prefer going to Jail to going to
school. Oughtn't conditions to be
equalized little more and the chill
dren given as good as the Jail birds
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1915-02-10

Try a Herald want ad; they pay.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1915-02-10
They Were Not Indians.

1t is said that when the first Chinese
entered California the Indians were
very curious about them. A dispute
arose among some Of them as to what
country the strangers might hail from
and whether or not they were Indians.
The Indians decided to apply the water
test One day a party of Indians met
a party of Cinnamon approaching lit
tie stream. The strangers approached
the bridge and started across. The In
dams, too, had filed across and, meet
ing the Cinnamon in midstream, push
ed two of them into the angry, spoon
ing current below. The test was con-
elusive. They could not swim. They
were not Indians.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1915-02-10
Gaae--W. w. Ward.

There answered the Lord to the cry Of this
world
Shall take away pain
And with il the power or the soul 10 endure,
Made strOIe by the straint
Shall take away pity that knits heart to
heart.
And sacrifice highf
VIII ye lose an your heroes that lift from
the fire
Shall take away love that redeems with
price
And smiles at tie loss!
Can We spare from your lives that would
climb unto mine
The Christ on His Crosse"
William Wallace Ward was born
at Auburn, New York, August 81,
1847, the eldest of five children. He
came with his parents to Wisconsin
in 1850 and lived in Iowa county
until his marriage to Mrs. Irene
Druen, February %, 1872. Since
that event, his home was at Hurri-
cane, township of Beetown, until
March 1911. when he retired from
active farming, and moved to the
comfortable home in Lancaster where
after long and most painful illness
he entered into final rest Tuesday,
January 20, 1915, leaving to mourn
with the bereft wife, three children,
H. w. Druen, Chillicothe, Mo-, A.
v. Ward, Lancaster Wis, Mrs. Cora
Baumgartner, Wadena, Iowa, nine
grand children, one great-grand-child
and two sisters, Mrs. L. M. Shearer,
Omaha, Neb., and Mrs. Eugene Nc
Donald, Mason City. Iowa, and a
wide circle of friends. His youngest
son preceded to the beyond September
16, 1922 loss exceedingly griev-
Gus to the fond parents.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1915-02-10
The Keys of the Universe.

In the year 1894 William Patterson,
founder of the Bank of Scotland, con-
ceived the grand project of planting
on the iSthmus of Darien a British
colony which, in his own words.
should secure for Great Britain the
keys of the universe, enabling their
possessors to give laws to both oceans
and to become the arbiters of the COM
mercial world" This colony was ac-
tually founded at place still known
as Puerto EscOces, but its people were
subsequently forced by the Spaniards
to evacuate and return to Scotland.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1915-02-10
DOUBLY PROVEN.
Lancaster Readers Can No Longer
Doubel the Evidence.

This Lancaster citizen testified
long ago.
Told of quick relief-of undoubted
benefit.
The facts are now confirmed.
Such testimony is complete-the
evidence conclusive.
1t forms convincing proof of merit.
w. Turner, Lancaster, says: 81
suffered a great deal from pains in
the small of my back for years. /
tried remedies, but didn't get much
relief. When l was advised to take
Doan's Kidney Pills, did so, pro-
curing a supply at J. D. Hatch s
Drug Store. Three boxes removed
the pain in my back and the other
trouble from my kidneys"
A LASTING EFFECT.
On July 1st, 1913, Mr.. Turner said
'The statement 1 gave publicly re-
ommending Doan's Kidney Pills
some time ago, still holds good. The
cure Doan's Kidney Pills made has
proven permanent. Another of the
family has taken this remedy with
good results.
Price SOC at all dealers. DOM
simply ask for kidney remedy-get
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that
Mr.. Turner had. Foster-Milburn
Co., Props, Buffalo, N. Y.-Adv.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1915-02-10
Farm For Sale.

My farm consisting of 1O8 acre,
located ia township of Waterloo
village of Burton. Fine locations
new house, barn, 2 silos and other
out buildings. Good fences. About
so acres under cultivation, balance
good pasture and timber. Will sci
cheap if taken at once or rent.
Anyone interested call and look it
over. John E. Bendorf.
46W3c Potosi, Wis.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1915-02-10

Until about two years ago Mr..
Ward had enjoyed the best of health.
A life of splendid habits, clean and
active with method in all its ways,
had achieved competence and won
honor among his neighbors and rea-
sonably hale and happy old age was
looked forward to. He could hardly
recognize the approach Of serious ill
ness. But il came untimely upon him.
On the last day of July, 1913, he
underwent serious surgical
operation in Chicago, with hope of
speedy recovery. But the presence
of malignant disease was discovered.
And from that time its slow ravages
made him martyr to long periods of
indescribable pain. Such agonizing
experience turns many heart bitter.
But our friend was Of the fibre of
which heroes are made.
With gracious unselfishness and
patient fortitude he bore his heavy
cross-keeping always for his friends
the cheerful front, the pleasant greet
ing, complaining only that he had to
leave his beloved wife, in her crippled
state to face the declining years with
out his care. His greatest solicit
tude was for her. When he learned
the nature of his ailment, he i'm
mediately sent for his son and family
to come into their home-that her
cares might be relieved as far as
possible. Mr.. and Mrs. Ward had
long been members Of the M. E.
church and had lived consistent with
their creed-and so together they
drank life's bitter cup, and courage
ously and submissively bowed to their
Fathers decree. We can never solve
this problem of human sorrow and
suffering. One of the blessings of
pain is that it gives meaning to our
hope and faith, deeper healing to
our sympathy. And always to the
ear of trust 'still small voice. is
whispering, "All will be we'll.
He in life had buiIded for the skies.
Had builded on the Rock. as do the wise
IRIS easier now to sever earthly ties
Since he went home"
Mr.. Ward was an exemplary
citizen. He was one of the super
visors of his town for twelve or four
teen years. He was loyal to every
obligation, good man who will be
sadly missed 1t is the small acts
of fraternity and friendliness that
build man up, and keep his name
alive long years after he is numbered
with the majority.
w. w. Ward put honor and honesty
into every act in life and added
dignity to labor. He was a man of
inviduality, with force of character
which had a tendency to impress
itself on those around him. But he
had also liberation and charity for all
things except deliberate falsehood
and dishonor. The following lines
occur to mind as showing the quality
of his life.
when to sleep | must
Where nv fathers sleep;
When fulfilled the trust
And the mOurneFS weep;
When though free from rust
Sword hath lost its worth
Let me bring 20 earth
No dishOnOTed dust.
That he did not was manifest on
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1915-02-10
STEPPING STONES.

Few men Of mature age would
upon reflection wish to forego in
their experience Of life the sorrows
which softened their character, the
mistakes which taught them wisdom
or the difficulties which produced
their most strenuous labor.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1915-02-10
House for Rent or Sale.

The large Calls House, opposite the
Lancaster House One block from
Court House square, electric lights.
bath and toilets. All papered and
painted inside. In fine shape and
suitable for a boarding or rooming
house. R. Meyer Sr. or ]. A. Mccoy.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1915-02-10
The Way OF Love.

There's nc use, my dear girl; you
can't be happy with that young man
OIL $4,000 a year.
'But, papa. I'm too much in love to
care about whether I'm happy or not"
Life.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1915-02-10
Don't Hang Off

When you can cure that cough and
cold with Barker's Remedy. For
sale by j. T. Bennett. ADV.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1915-02-10

DR.. Gault is again doing general
medicine and surgery; calls city and
country promptly attended; special
attention given to Eye, Ear, Nose and
Throat.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1915-02-10
Baby Giraffe.

A giraffe Immediately after ita
birth measures six feet from it's hoofa
to the top of its head.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-07-06
IRAINING-SHIP
VISITORS WILL
BELH-DECKED
Mayor Lane Among Those Who
viii Welcome Cadets From
New York State

Mayor John C. Lane will assist in
making welcome 100 officers and ca
diets in the New York state nautical
training ship Newport, now on 15.-
600 mile cruise in the Atlantic and
Pacific, due to arrive at Honolulu from
Hilo tomorrow morning In a few
words the mayor will tender the hos
pitality of the city to the young men
who are making their initial visit to
the islands.
{ Acting Secretary A. p. Taylor of
the Hawaii Promotion Committee has
arranged to provide sufficient leis to
decorate each member of the Newport
party. The vessel will be met at the
wharf. 1t is expected the training
ship will berth at Pier Z. 1t may be
found necessary to alter the present
plans, in which case the vessel will
be shifted across the slip to Pier 6.
The cadets will be given ride over
the lines of the Honolulu Rapid Tran
SIT Company. They will also partici-
pate in a ball game The courtesy OF
the outrigger Club and like organi-
zations has been rendered the visitors.
The Newport is expected to stay
several days at Honolulu. This is the
first visit of the training ship in this
part of the Pacific Last year the
cruise was taken to Algiers, Naples,
Marseilles, Genoa and back to the
Atlantic coast of the United States.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-07-06
POSTPONE MEETING OF
BOARD; FEAR LEGALITY

Because there is some doubt In the
mind Of City and County Attorney ].
w Cathcart as to the legality of any
action the board of supervisors might
take on legal holiday, there will be
no meeting Of the board this evening.
The meeting scheduled for tonight
was to have followed public hearing
on the road work contemplated in the
Manoa improvement district The
hearing, consequently, has been post
poned until tomorrow evening at 7::30
o'clock, and win then be followed by
a meeting of the supervisors.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-07-06
WIDE FIELD OF WORK IS COVERED
BY LOCAL ASSOCIATED CHARITIES

. The semi-annual report of the Assoc
ciated Charities. for that part of the
year from January to June, inclusive.
contains statistics of importance. The
report shows that the total number
OF families under care In this time is
3sJ, and the total number of individ-
uals ITO
The social statistics show that of
these persons 80 are widows and five
are widowers. There is a wide differ
ence between the number OF single
women and single men. The number
Of single women is but IL. while for
single men, resident and transient, the
number Is 80. There are IA deserted
families, three divorced couples and
179 married couples.
Concerning the nativity of the peo-
pie cared for. the report shows that
the Portuguese have a large majority.
The Portuguese number 193, the Am
orleans being next with 81. There are
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-07-06
SPECULATION ON
CUBAN DISCOUNT
EFFECT ON SUGAR

Sugar men who read today in the
latest issue of Willett & Gray's Sugar
Trade Journal some comment on the
Cuban sugar duty and discounts are
wondering just what effect the de-
cision by the United States court of
customs appeals will have on the sales
of Hawaiian sugar. Will Hawaiian
sugar, being sold on the Cuban basis,
be subject to similar rebates because
of the Cuban preferential?
Willett & Gray's issue of June "a.
explains the discounts as follows:
The difference In market quotations
now being made between Cubas and
free-duty sugars is possibly owing to
a recent decision of the United States
Court of Customs Appeals, which
states that the duty on Cuba sugar il
to be determined by first deducting
the 5 per cent discount allowed there
on because of its importation in yes
sells of United States registry, or of
countries with which the United
States has treaties, and from the sum
thus obtained to make further re-
duction Of 90 per cent in accordance
with the stipulationgof the Cuban trea-
ty. Full-duty go test sugar is 1.256c
per pound Deduct per cent, gives
1.1932c per pound. Deduct 20 per cent,
gives .9546c per 1ound as duty on
Cuba sugar instesd Of Il .O04Sc per
pound, as has been collected since
March 1, 1914, as stipulated in tariff
bill passed October 3, 1913
Under this decision United States
appraisers are to reiiquidate the du-,
ties on Cuba sugar collected since
March 1, 1914. at the rate of .9546c per
pound for go test basis instead of at
1.0048c per pound, and to refund the.
difference to the importers. The Cuba
sugars in warehouse in bond March I,
1914, and since Withdrawn for con-
sumption will be reliquidated at the
same basis.
The United States government has
objected to the reduction of the per
cent on such imports and appealed
from the decision of tire Court of Gus
toms Appeals to the Supreme Court
Of the linked States, who accept the
appeal and win render their decision
at their new fall session In mean
time, the present duty on Cuba sugar
q. 004Sc) will continue tc be collected.
ct will be noted, however, that in
case the United States Supreme
Court decides against the government.
that the 5 per cent reduction in du-
ties takes effect from the-time of the
passage of the tariff bill, say October
8, 1918, while the tariff on Cuban SUI
gar of 1.256c, less 90 per cent, was not
effective until March /. 1914.
aThe 5 per cent discount for this
period. October 4. 1918. to March |,
1914, would apply on the old duty Of
1850, which, less 5 per cent and 70
per cent, would amount to 1-2So6c In
stead Of the 1.34Sc paid during that
time"
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-07-06
'WILHELMINA'
Dinner DANCE
THIS EVENING AT
HEINIPS TAVERN

There will be special dinner-dance
this evening at Heinie's Tavern, in
honor of the officers and passengers
of the Wilhelmina, which arrived from
the Coast this morning. Officers OF
the army and navy and their ladies
are also invited as well as all other
friends of the Tavern.
= Manager Heydenreich wirelessed an
invitation to the Wilhelmina contin-
gent last night to be present, and in
anticipation of large and select gath
ering he is making elaborate arrange
ments for tonight's event at his resort
There will be the usual perfect dinner
and splendid music will be feature.
Adv
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-07-06

Tonight, July 9Th, the band will give
concert as follows at pm:
March, German Fidelity. Blankenberg
Medley Overture ......-......... Helm
Intermezzo, yivandiere Brill
Selection, The Spring Maid .Reinhart
Waltz, Songs of Heaven. Strauss
Trot, I've Only One Idea About the
Girls Piantodosi
Albert Jacobsen. Chief Musician.
Great Bicycle and Wirewalking Act
by Cycling Zorsi."
Picture The great feature film,
The Seats of the Mighty
During the evening the orchestra
viii play as follows
First reel Overture, The Fairy
Glen, Schleppegrell: waltz, Mona Lisa,
Cobb; Dsnse Grotesque, Batty Bill,
anthony.
Second reel - Scena, Silhouettes.
Leigh; Cantilena, Boehm; rag, The
Baboon Bounce, Cobb.
Third Reel Song, You Must Be
Nine. Dear. Fall: dance. Roxala. Ar
mold; novelty, Hoop-e-Kack. Allen.
Intermission
Fourth reel-Two step. When the
Band Was Playing Dixie, Chattaway.
Fifth Reel Selection, The Girl 1
Love. zamecnik: Idylle. Musidora,
Leigh: trot. Plenty o. Pepper. Bien.
Sixth reel-Waltz. Matfn de Septem-
bre, Marshall: serenade, Drdla.
Finale Love and Glory, Smith.
Wednesday Comedy night. includ
ing the three-reel comedy "The
Tramp.
Thursday-Big amateur night. En-
tries wanted. This ought to be made
a big night before the Second Battal-
ion goes into the field.
Friday Million Dollar Mystery"
etc
Canteen checks issued Frid,y after
noon from O'Clock on.
Special Notice-A large quantity OF
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-07-06
KINDLY CHEER
At OAHU PRISON

Prisoners of Oahu Prison ahd
their share in the national celebration
last night, when ESQ OF them met with
as many visitors beneath the great
kamani tree In the prison yard. and
took part in musical program Of
rare excellence.
High Sheriff Jarrett was host Of the
evening and Samuel w. Robley, who
is active in prison work as a member
of the Prison Aid Society, introduced
those who took part in the program.
Before the program started the
prisoners rose en- masse and in three
rousing cheers voiced their apprecia-
ton of Father Valentin, who has been
a constant worker among the inmates
for ten years past.
Both prisoners and loca. citizens ap.
peared on the program. A Filipino
orchestra from the city made the hit
of the evening. and was compelled to
respond to repeated encores. The
playing Of the Mission Orchestra was.
also very pleasing. Mrs. Hall and
Madame Alapai sang several favoriteI
songs and w. r. Harrington read the
Declaration Of independence. Sever
al other members we're of local talent
and pleased the crowd.
The prison squad did well in all the
numbers, both musical and athletic. Al
flag drill and drill in Butts manual
exercise was heartily applauded by
the crowd, and showed careful train
ing. The concert closed with the
crowd singing Aloha De, Hawaii Pc
mol and the Star Spangled Banner.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-07-06
REMAINS Of
R. /. DOWNING
TAKEN HOME

The remains of the late Russell
Downing, member Of the Stanford Uni
versity baseball team who died Sun
day from the effects of q miscalculat-
ed dive at Waikiki beach, will be taken
to California In the steamer Lurline
this afternoon. Eight members Of the
team escort the remains of their dead
c0mrade. while the other four ball
players leave In the China.
Friends Of the late athlete were CIV
en- the opportunity Of viewing the re-
mains this morning and afternoon at
Silya's undertaking establishment. the
entire Stanford team and several Hon
oluiu friends paving last tribute to
the dead coIlegian
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-07-06

SO Porto Ricans, 80 Hawaiians, IS
Spanish. IA Chinese. II Germans and
10 Russians OF, the remainder there
are on the list Firms, Filipinos, Eng.
lish, Mexicans, Scotch. Bornese, Nor.
wegians, Koreans. Italians. Hindus,
Swiss. Cubans, Irish and Japanese.
In the relief work report 16 families
came under home industry. Regular
relief was given to SO families, and
emergency relief to 102. For 50 in.
dividuals. medical services were given
and employment was secured for 40.
Money expended for relief work in
the half year was as follows:
In cash $50
In rent .................. 32490
In transportation 234.3S
In meal tickets ............. 500
In milk and groceries. ..... 320.43
In other relief ............ 1896
In home industry ........... 246.10
Total .....s.......... .Sl9lf.5o