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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-10-31
LOCAL SHOOTERS
MAKE GOOD SCORES
Factors in Landing Third
: Honors For Pennsylvania;
Soldiers at Jacksonville

Harrisburg members of the Eighth
Gated at Ell Paso, were prominent in
the recent rife matches at Jackson
Vile, Fla. Sergeant Claude w. Gerdes
and Sergeant Charles A. Burtnett,
formerly of Company D, were men,
bers of the Pennsylvania team that
won third place. The total score was
3,005 out of a possible $500.
First hoonre went to United States
Marine Corps with a total score of
3,047; second New York National
Guard 3,037. Other members of the
team were Sergeant Virgil B. Kennedy
of Harrisburg, formerly of Company
I, now of the headquarters company.
Captain George G. Jack of Troop e.,
Governors Troop was range officer;
and Major ]. Mark Peters of Steelton,
surgeon on the Eighth regiment staff.
Honors For Shooters
In earning this position the team
brought honors to Pennsylvania never
before attained by a State rifle team,
as previous to this year eighth place,
taken by last years team, had been
the highest position ever attained.
shot made this record all the more re-
markable. On an order issued by
Major General Clements, commanding
the Pennsylvania Division on the Bor-
der, a group of about 100 riflemen as
sembled September 29 on the range
of the Third Infantry at that place
to compete for places on the team.
Among them were many old-time
shots together with the less eXpe-
rienced ones who were attracted by
the possibility of having a tour of
duty away from the border.
The match or tryout covered two
days, all except 80 having the highest
scores being eliminated for the sec
ond days shoot.
The second days contest was much
harder fought than the first, as 16 of
the so were to secure the honor of
representing their State in the great
est rifle tournament ever conducted in
this country. AS a result of this shoot
q team was selected of which only
four men had previously shot on a
similar team.
The Pennsylvania score follows:
a
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-10-31

Plans are under way at Reading to
organize local athletic association to
take over the New York State League
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-10-31
Standing of the Teams
WALTZ BEsTS WAGNER

Schedule for Tuesday. october 8.
Orpheums VS.. jolly Five.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-10-31

The big scholastic games next Satur-
day of special local interest include
Nanticoke High School at Island
Park with Central High; Tech High at
Lancaster with Lancaster High; Har-
risburg Academy at Lancaster with r.
and M. College; and Steelton High
at Williamsport with the Billtowner
High eleven
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-10-31
EDUCATIONAL

Totals ...... s64 1880 s61 sOo5
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-10-31

Atlantic Polarine is correct fabrication"
for eight out of ten cars. Under certain con-
ditions, one of the other three principal motor
oils-Atlantic Light" Atlantic Medium" or
Atlantic "Heavy"-may give better results.
But, in all events at least one of those four
oils is the one best suited to your particular
needs. Ask your garageman which
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1916-06-08
EVERY MARRIED COUPLE.

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Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1916-06-08
Hog Ate The Lunch

Hogs Ate The Lunch
During the afternoon of Decora-
ton Day several local ladies and
an Extra lady Went to the Poor
Farm grove to spend the day pic
nicing. They We're prepared with a
sunptous lunch, having baskets well
filled with nice sandwiches, cake
pickles, etc. They enjoyed them
selves to their hearts content for a
lew nouns, playing various sorts OF
games and ronlping about.
Finally tney became, oh, so hung
ny, and went to get their baskets,
and enjoy the fine repast they had
anticipated, when 10 and behold,
some hogs that had been proving
about in the same vicinity had al
ready secured and devoured the
lunch.
The young ladies were somewhat
chagrined by the loss Of their lunch
and came home to. their suppers
very much peeved, but the strange
part of it is that Henry Savage was
not there. Republican
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1916-06-08
Wei Children Are Active.

If your child is dull, pale, fret
full and wants to lie around, the
chances are it is suffering from
worms. Kickapoo Worm Killer, a
pleasant candy confection, liked by
all Children is what your child
needs. You only give one-half to
one lozenge at a. time and you
get immediate results. Every moth
er should have box on hand. 25c
at all druggists.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1916-06-08
d.. Lambe.t Wits Mother

DIR. Lambert started the first of
the week TO Cedar Falls Iowa to
visit his mother for awhile before
she goes east on visit. The doc
tor will return soon and resume his
practice. Il
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1916-06-08
Big Birthday Party Near EIkhorn-

Mr.. and Mrs. Chris Petersen and
children autoed to near Elk Horn
Sunday, to attend the Chris Rat
tenborg home. They report that at
least seventy-five relatives We're in
attendance. The event also took
place on Mr.. Rattenborg's forty-fifth
birthday anniversary. The relatives
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1916-06-08

Mrs. T. B. Kerwin and family have
been enjoying a pleasant visit from
her uncle, James Manion and daugh-
ter, Miss Stella, who arrived here
two weeks ago from their home at
Montreal, Canada. They expect to
depart the latter part of the week
for visit at different points in
California.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1916-06-08
Mis-. +. c. Miller Dead

Mrs. Frank G. Miller the esteem
ed wife OF Nj. Frank c. Miller
died at her home in Audubon
Tuesday June 9Th. The obituary will
be given next week.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1916-06-08
Gone to the War

Tom surlage left here for Can
ada last week where he is looking
for an opportunity to join the Ca
madam Contingent OF the British
army. Tom is itching for a scrap
at the front and We have no doubt
but what he will find it before,
snow flies. 49,.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1916-06-08

Edwin Delahoyde of Extra, Iowa
has returned for another stay at
the Royal Hotel and to use the
mineral waters further.-Excelsior
Springs, Mo-, Daily Call.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1916-06-08
local
Items
Here From Gravity Vi..ting-

Here From Gravity Whiting
Nh. and Mrs. Will Chandler auto
ed here from Gravity, Saturday, and
Were CUES cf Their relatives. Cliff
ford Post3n and wife until Monday
morning. The couple We're married
Thursday last and are now enjoying
their honeymoon. From here they
went to Omaha on business.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1916-06-08

Nate Turner, daughter, Alice
and Mr.. Hayes were visitors in o.
maha and Council Bluffs, sever
al days last week. They returned
home Saturday, accompanied by Mrs
Lord of Omaha who will make "a
visit here. -.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1916-06-08

E. D. starbuck, professor Of Philo-
sophy at the State University, who
gave the address at the commence
ment exercises held in the M. E..
church Friday evening, returned to
his duties at Iowa City Saturday
morning. We enjoyed a pleasant visit
with the learned gentleman.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1916-06-08

Now that June is here, people are
beginning to suspect the heavy black
clouds that rise in the west and south
west. June is the month of storms,
and Judging from the advance indica
lions of May, the month of roses is
going to be month of mighty big
atmospheric disturbances.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1916-06-08
Tirey Are Coming From Kansas

Mrs. f. d. Powell and daughters
Mary and Clara are expected to ar
rive here tomorrow, from Lawrence
Kansas. They will probably remain
here for several months during the
summer.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1916-06-08

Chas. milford, who lives with his
brother, John milford at Viola went
to Stuart Friday evening on business
and to visit with friends.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1916-06-08

Mr.. George Murphy of DesMoines
a step brother of Alvin Holmes is
assisting at the Holmes home dur
ing Alvin's sickness.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1916-06-08

Miss Ellen Graham, who has been
attending college at Ames came home
Sunday afternoon to spend her sum-
mer vacation with her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. ]. Mel Graham Miss Lor-
aine Graham, who also attends school
at Ames returning home the fore part
of next week
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1916-06-08

Mrs. Frank Pellet and two chill
dren of Atlantic returned to their
home Monday, following an enjoy
able visit here with her sister, Mrs.
S. w. Wright and family.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1916-06-08

Childrers Day Program at Con
glegational Church at 1890 A. NJ
Sunday next.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1916-06-08

Remained Few Hours With Friends
Misses Dena Brandenburg and
ANNA .Dolr dove up from Atlantic
Sunday afternoon, in car, and
stayed few hours with friends.
Miss Dorr returned to her home
in Sioux City, Tuesday.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1916-06-08

Albert Morrissey, after a several
days visit here at the home of his
mother, returned to his home at
Marshalltown Friday morning.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1916-06-08
Hans p. Petersen and Family

II. p. Pe,eIsen,, wife and fam
lily enjoyed a pleasant Sunday
with the Chris lessen family.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1916-06-08

Mrs. Martin Axelson and daughter
Merle, returned Monday from Nevada
where they had been in attendance
at the S. d. A. annual state encamp
ment.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1916-06-08

Mrs. Rob't. Mckinney, who enjoy
ed a two weeks visit here at the nome
of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs VIM.
Rucker, returned to her home at Lo-
gan Saturday. Her little brother,
Charles Rucker accompanied her to
her home for visit.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1916-06-08

w. H. Simcox, who enjoyed a fort
nights visit at Garner with his daugh-
ter, Mrs. E. c. Ford and family, re-
turned home Friday morning.
Mr. and Mrs. j. NJ. faulty.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1916-06-08

Miss Blanche Mason, who has been
taking advanced lessons in the art of
fancy china painting at FIT. Dodge
the past several weeks, returned
home Friday evening.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1916-06-08

are Planning a big reunion to. take
place in a few weeks at the H. c.
Hansen home resr that city.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1916-06-08
Otto Home Over Sunday

Otto Witthaur was week
end visitor in Extra with his fam
lily.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1916-06-08

Mrs. John Reuschling and son,
Harry, left Thursday evening for
Rochester, Mimi. where Harry un-
dergoes an operation.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1916-06-08

Clyde Lamb, after visit with his
grand parents, Mr.. and Mrs. j. M.
Barnes, returned to his home at
Boone Monday morning.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1916-06-08

Mrs. J. V. Hunter and daughter,
Miss Gladys, came from Manning
Sunday afternoon to attend the Rob't.
j. F. Owen funeral, and to visit
relatives.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1916-06-08

Miss Dortha Beh, after pleasant
visit in Audubon with her friend,
Miss Kathryn Foley, returned to her
home at Harlan Saturday evening.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1916-06-08

Charles Massey left Monday morn
ing for harrisburg, Ia, where he will
work on farm this summer for his
uncle, Walter Wolff.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1916-06-08

Arnold, Ross & Rasmussen had a
fine large awning placed in front OF
their office last Friday
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1916-06-08

to Atlantic Friday morning for visit
at the home of their grandparents,
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1916-06-08

Mrs. Carl Bollbuck, who enjoyed a
pleasant visit here in the country
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Rob't.
Probst, returned to her home at Hum
iston, Ia, Monday morning.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1916-06-08

The Misses Minnie Andersen, Vera
Rutherford, Bessie Turner and Rose
Weighton left Monday morning to at
tend summer school at Highland
Park, Des Moines.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1916-06-08

The weather Saturday was ideal
and large number of farmers were
in town.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1916-06-08

The Best Hog Worm Expeller and
Regulator is the Standard. $1,000 for
100 pounds, and feeder free, during
the next ten days. Frick Drug Co.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1916-06-08
Find Many Purses.

Chicago bushels of iewelry
and purses were taken from the East
land wreck
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1916-06-08
Mr.. Williams Recos erirg

MI. Williams CT the Williams
restaurant has been under the
weather the past week ard was UNI
able to be at his place Of business.
He is recovering eiow.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1916-06-08

Mrs. F. H. McFadden departed
Monday morning for visit with her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. d. Ross ct
Grand Island, Nebr.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1916-06-08

Mrs. Ray Faust and sister, Mrs.
Jas. Nelson went to Adair Friday to
visit couple of days with friends
and relatives.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1916-06-08

Mrs. E. A. Miner and three child
rem of Omaha came Sunday noon for
visit with her aunt Mrs. j. r. Best
and family.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1916-06-08

Earl Mooney, who has been work
ing in this vicinity several months,
went to Atlantic Sunday, where he
has secured employment.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1916-06-08

Prof. S. j. Anderson left Saturday
morning for visit with relatives and
he goes to his home at Abba to spend
his summer vacation. Netx year, Mr..
Anderson will superintend the high
school at Menlo
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1916-06-08

E. L. Finch of Stuart, who was
here on business with j. Mel Ora
ham, returned to his home the last
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1916-06-08

Jack Welton and Joe Durham, en-
ployed here on the new high school
building, went to Omaha Sunday for
a visit with home folks.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1916-06-08

Henry Seeden was business visi-
tor Saturday to Anita.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1916-06-08

Miss Dagmar Faaburg of Kimball-
ton was here Monday on her way to
visit relatives and friends at Clinton.
Iowa.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1916-06-08

Clarence Brockway returned Mon
day from visit at Coon Rapids with
friends.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1916-06-08

Leon Johnson, who attends school
at Ames came home Saturday even
ing to enjoy his summer vacation.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1916-06-08

Otto Thomson of Omaha came
Sunday noon to look after the in
terests of his laundry business in
Audubon He may decide to sell the
business or engage an expert laun-
dryman to take charge here the last
of the week.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1916-06-08

Martin Mogg transacted business
at Defiance, Ia, Monday, going up on
the Northwestern morning train.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1916-06-08

Ii 4CAoo az al h1O, 41O., eAlGSA WA1ASAA
he goes to his home at Abba to spend
Anderson will superintend the high
school at Menlo.
Otto Thomson of Omaha came
Sunday noon to look after the in
terests of his laundry business in
Audubon He may decide to sell the
business or engage an expert laun-
dryman to take charge here the last
of the week.
Frank Reynolds transacted bust
ness in Omaha the latter part of the
week.
Geo. A. Law went to Council Bluffs
Friday evening to spend q couple of
days on business and visit with
friends.
Martin Mogg transacted business
at Defiance, Ia, Monday, going up on
the Northwestern morning train.
Leon Johnson, who attends school
at Ames came home Saturday even
ing to enjoy his summer vacation.
Miss Dagmar Faaburg of Kimball-
ton was here Monday on her way to
visit relatives and friends at Clinton,
Iowa.
Mrs. E. A. Miner and three child
rem of Omaha came Sunday noon for
,,f,st I, I, ,,,t Mrc, T
and family
Mrs. F. H. McFadden departed
Monday morning for a visit with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. S. d. Ross ct
Grand Island, Nebr.
Charles Massey left Monday morn
ing for Blairsburg, Ia, where he will
work on a farm this summer for his
uncle, Walter Wolff.
Clyde Lamb, after visit with his
grand parents, Mr.. and Mrs. j. M.
Barnes, returned to his home at
Boone Monday morning.
Albert Morrissey, after a several
days WISH mere at the nome OIL his
mother, returned to his home at
Marshalltown Friday morning.
w. H. Simcox, who enjoyed a fort
nights visit at Garner with his daugh-
ter, Mrs. E. c. Ford and family, re-
turned home Friday morning.
Mr. and Mrs. j. Nj. faulty.
Willard and Glen McCarville Went
to Atlantic Friday morning for visit
at the home of their grandparents,
Chas. milford, who lives with his
brother, John Milford at Viola went
to Stuart Friday evening on business
and to visit with friends.
NIrc, To1 Pn,,cnb1ino
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1916-06-08

Frank Reynolds transacted bust
ness in Omaha the latter part of the
week.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1916-06-08

Geo. A. Law went to Council Bluffs
Friday evening to spend couple OF
days on business and visit with
friends
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-08-10
DOG DAY DOCTRINE

Taking note Of the calendar and
the thermometer, the Chicago health
department has issued the following
hot weather maxims, thereby recon-
mended as applicable in the Ohio val
ley:
Don't wear winter clothing, but
put on your thinnest underwear and
your lightest outer garments.
Don't fail to get all the fresh air
you can.
Don't sleep indoors if you can help
it.
Don't drink ice,cold drinks or bev-
erages containing alcohol-which are
heating.
Don't eat too much, especially fats,
sweets and other fuel foods.
Don't forget that this is the time
to eat the things tha5 are growing
now-the fresh summer fruits and
vegetables.
Don't batne in very cold or very
hot water-tipid water is better.
Don't lose your temper.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-08-10
RAILROAD MANAGERS
AND BR0THERHooDS
Show Little Signs of Getting Togeth-
er-it is Very Unlikely That
They win Effect A Direct
Settlement.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6.--Informa-
ton reaching Washington from New
York indicates that the commission
of railway managers Of the 325 rail
ways in the United States and the
representatives of the engineers, fire.
men, and conductors are unlikely OF
effect direct settlement of differen-
ces and the federal board of media
concilliator who would choose the
tervene.
tits believed here that Wednesday
will be the crucial day and the mem
bers Of the mediation board, all of
whom will be in New York at the
time will make formal tender Of their
good officers if either side has re-
quested their services.
Some doubt was expressed today
over the success of the efforts by the
board, and it was said that in the
event of failure by the concillators to
bring the employees and the roads
together arbitration of the controver-
sy will be urged on both parties by
President Wilson 1t was asserted
In an authoritative quarters that the
railway brotherhoods, in case of ir-
reconcilable disagreements with the
managers, will appeal to the courts
Of mediation and Cancellation to in
tervene and that should friendly ac-
ton fail the brotherhoods will accept
intervention as proposed by President
Wilson's
1t was considered as certain that
the railroad managers would not re-
fuse to arbtrate if arbitration should
offer the only escape from a national
strike. If the issue comes to that
point the arbitration will take place
under the provisions of the general
act providing for mediation, concilia-
tion, and arbitration between common
carriers and their employees.
This act provides for the creation
of an arbitral board of three to six
persons, the railroad managers and
the employees each would name one
third If the board is to be composed
of three members; land If each would
select two members and they togeth-
er the other two. If members SO
chosen by the parties should fail to
agree on the third or two members
of the board, the appointment would
then be made by the present board
of mediation and Cancellation.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-08-10
Secretary Of Agriculture Apportions
Money to States. as Provided in
New Road Law.

WASHINGTON, d. G., Aug. g.
The Secretary of Agriculture, under
date of July 81, 1916, certified to the
Secretary of the Treasury and the
governors and State highway depart
ments Of the several States the fol-
lowing apportionment Of the $4,000
900 of Federal road funds available
for the fiscal year ending June so,
1917. This is the first installinent of
Federal moneys to be apportioned to
the States under the Federal-aid
road act approved July II, 1916. Be-
fore making the division among the
States, the Secretary, in accordance
with the act, deducted per cent, or
Sl50,000, needed for administering
its provisions. This left $4,850 900
to be apportioned among the States,
one-third in the ratio of area, one
third in the ratio of population, and
one-third in the ratio of mileage of
rural delivery routes and star. routes.
The apportionment on this basis
gives the following amounts for the
several States.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-08-10
1HEAVY Loss BY FIRE IN
SCRIMCEOUR BUILDING
SUTTON PAID EXTREME
PENALTY FOR BIG CRIME
Elkins Man Executed at State Prison
Yesterday Evening

WHEELING, w. Va, Aug. A.
Claude William Sutton, white, aged
"a, was executed in the penitentiary
at Moundsville this afternoon for the
murder of DR.. j. Kennedy, an aged
physician, of Randolph county, last
October. The drop fell at 5:12 o.
clock and Sutton was pronounced
dead thirteen minutes later.
According to the evidence brought
out at the trial Sutton was in Ken
nedy's Office one afternoon, saw him
handling large sum of money, and
that night asked him to go out to
visit his brother. Sutton had con-
cealed shot gun at lonely point
and when the two arrived there, kill
ed and robbed Kennedy.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-08-10
TURKS AGAIN FAIL TO
REAH THE SUEZ CANAL

LONDON, August 1.-THE most
recent attempt of the Turks to reach
the Suez canal, has proved an even
greater failure than earlier reports
indicated. Lieut-Gen. Sir Archibald
]. Murray. commander of the Brit
ish troops in Egypt, reports today
that besides taking more than 5000
prisoners in the battle of Romani,
his forces inflicted very heavy losses
on them and had continued the pur-
sued for eighteen miles, clearing the
Turks from Rata basin.
The Turkish advance as far as Ro-
mani was made in the face of the
greatest difficulty, their six-inch guns
dragged across the desert by OK
en-, after relays of planks had been
placed to prevent he wheels from
sinking into the sand