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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-06-29

if not, then before the end of the
term), and plead, answer or demur
to said plaintiffs petition, the same
will be taken as confessed, judg-
ment rendered in accordance with
the prayer of said petition, and
said real estate, or so much there
of as may be necessary to satisfy
said judgment, interest and costs,
be sold under a special fieri facias
to be issued thereon.
1t is further ordered that a copy
hereof be published according to
law in the Iron County Register, a
weekly newspaper published in
said county of Iron, and state of
Missouri.
JESSE NJ. HAWKINS,
Circuit Clerk.
A true copy from the record:
[sEALl Witness my hand and
official seal, this 8th
day of June, 1915.
JESSE M. HAWKINS, Clerk
Circuit Court, Iron county, Mo.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-06-29
Order of Publication.

In the circuit court of Iron county,
Missouri, in vacation, June s,
1916.
The state of Missouri, at the rela-
ton and to the use of B. p. Burn
ham, collector of the revenue OF
Iron County, Missouri,
against
Carl Emil Fred Geppert, if living;
or the unknown consort, heirs
and devisees of Carl Emil Fred
Geppert, if he be dead, defend
ants.
faction to enforce Lien for Taxes.)
Now at this day comes the plain
tiff, B. P. Burnham, collector of
the revenue of Iron county, Mis-
souri,, and files his petition and
affidavit, setting forth among other
things, that the defendant,
Carl Emil Fred Geppert, if living;
or the unknown c%onsort, heirs and
devisees of Carl Emil Fred Gep-
pert, ii he be dead,
are non-residents of the state OF
Missouri, and that they cannot be
served with summons in said state
1t is therefore, ordered by the
clerk of the circuit court of Iron
county, Missouri, in vacation, that
publication be made notifying said
defendants that an action has been
commenced against them in the
circuit court of said county, the
object and general nature of which
is to enforce the lien of the state OF
Missouri on the following real es-
tate, belonging to the said de-
PENDANTS for back taxes for the
years 1911, 1912, 1913 and 1914.
to wit:
Lot IA in block II Of the MUIR
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-06-29

as confessed, judgment rendered in &C
cordance with the prayer OF said petition
and said real estate, or so much thereo.
as may be necessary to satisfy said judg-
men;, interest and costs, be sold under
a special heri iacias 10 be issued thereon.
It is further ordered that a copy here.
Of be published according to law in the
Iron County Register, a weekly news.
paper published in said county of Iron,
and state OF Missouri.
JESSE NJ. HAWKINS, Circuit Clerk.
A true copy from The record:
[sEALI Witness my hand and official
seal, this 18TH day Of June,
1916.
JESSE NJ. HAWKINS, Clerk
Circuit Court, Iron county, Mo.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-06-29
Order of Publication.

In the circuit court of Iron county,
Missouri, in vacation, June s,
1916.
The state of Missouri, at the re-
lation and to the use of B. p.
Durham, collector of the rev.
enue of Iron county, Missouri,
against
Mrs. NJ. L. Flagg, if living; or the
unknown ~consort, heirs and dew
isees of Mrs. M. l. Flagg, if she
be dead, defend ants.
action to enforce Lien for Taxes.)
Now at this day comes the plain
tiff, B. P. Burnham, collector of
the revenue of Iron county, Mis-
souri,, and files petition and af-
fidavit, setting forth among other
things, that the defendant,
Mrs. M. L. Flagg, if living; or the
unknown consort, heirs and devil
sees of Mrs. M. l. Flagg, if she be
dead,
are non-residents of the state of
Missouri, and that they cannot be
served with summons in said state;
1t is therefore, ordered by the
clerk of the circuit court of Iron
county, Missouri, in vacation, that
publication be made notifying said
defendants that an action has been
commenced against them in the
circuit court of said county, the
object and general nature of which
is to enfore the lien of the state of
Missouri on the following real es-
tate, belonging to the said de-
PENDANTS for back taxes for the
years 1912, 1918 and 1914, to wit:
Tract 81 in section 8, township
SO, north, of range 8 east, 1913
acres, as shown by Murdoch Crumb
plat book 8, page s; all of the
above described land being sub
ject to mineral reservation made
by Big Muddy Coal & Iron Com
pany in book So, page 24l, Iron
county land records-said real es-
tate being in Iron county, Mis-
souri,.
IAN itemized statement in the
nature of a tax bill showing the
amount of taxes, interest and costs
now due on said real estate for the
years aforesaid, amounting in the
aggregate to the sum of four and
47-t00 dollars, is filed with said
petition as provided by law
And unless they be and appear
at the next term of said court to
be holden for the county of Iron,
and state of Missouri, at the court
house in said county on the fourth
Monday in October next, 1915, and
on or before the third day thereof
(if the term shall so long continue;
and, if not, then before the end of
term), and plead, answer or demur
to said plaintiffs petition, the same
will be taken as confessed, judg-
ment rendered in accordance with
the prayer of said petition, and
said real estate, or so much there
of as may be necessary to satisfy
said Judgment, interest and costs,
be sold under a special feri facias
to be issued thereon.
1t is further ordered that a copy
hereof be published according to
law in the Iron County Register, a
weekly newspaper published in
said county of Iron, and state OF
Missouri.
JESSE M. HAWKINS,
Circuit Clerk.
A true copy from the record:
[sEAL Witness my hand and
official seal, this Sth
day of June, 1915.
JESSE M. HAWKINS, Clerk
Circuit Court, Iron county, Mo.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-06-29
Order of Publication.

In the circuit court OF iron county,
Missouri, in vacation, June s,
1916.
The state of Missouri, at the rela-
ton and to the use of P. Burn
ham, collector of the revenue of
Iron county, Missouri,
against
w. E. Alexander, if living; or the
unknown consort, heirs and
devisees of w. e. Alexander, if
he be dead, defendants.
faction to enforce Lien for Taxes.)
Now at this day comes the plain
tiff, B. P. Burnham, collector of
the revenue of Iron county, Mis-
souri,, and files his petition and
affidavit, setting forth among other
things, that the defendant,
w. E. Alexander, if living; or the
unknown consort, heirs and devil
sees of w. E. Alexander, if he be
dead,
are non-residents of the state of
Missouri, and that they cannot be
served With summons IN SAID state ;
1t is therefore, ordered by the
clerk of the circuit court of Iron
county, Missouri, in vacation, that
publication be made notifying said
defendants that an action has been
commenced against them in the
circuit court of said county, the
object and general nature of which
is to enforce the lien of the state of
Missouri on the following real es-
tate, belonging to the said de-
PENDANTS for back taxes for the
years 1911, 1912 and 1914, to wit:
Lot 50 in block 20 of the Muir
dock Crumb Company's subdivi-
sion of parts of sections 20 and 80,
township 81, north, of range 4 east.
Lot Is in block 45 of Murdoch
Crumb Company's subdivision of
parts of sections 20 and 80, town
Ship "a, north, of range 4 east.
Tract 30 in sections 5, township 80,
north, of range 3 east, 20.4S acres,
as shown by Murdoch Crumb
plat book 3, page g.. All of the
above described land being sub
iect to mineral reservation made
by Big Muddy Coal & Iron Com
pany in book SO, page 241, Iron
county land records-said real es-
tate being in Iron county, Mis-
souri,.
IAN itemized statement in the
nature of a tax bill showing the
amount of taxes, interest and costs
now due on said real estate for the
years aforesaid, amounting in the
aggregate to the sum of five and
TO- 100 dollars, is filed with said
petition as provided by law.)
And unless they be and appear
at the next term of said court to be
holden for the county of Iron, and
state of Missouri, at the court house
in said county on the fourth Mon
day in October next, 1916, and on
or before the third day thereof iii
the term shall so long continue
and, if not, then before the end OF
the term) and plead, answer or de-
muir to said plaintiffs petition, the
same will be taken as confessed,
Judgment rendered in accordance
with the prayer of said petition,
and said real estate, or SO much
thereof as may be necessary to
satisfy said judgment, interest and
costs, be sold under a special fieri
facias to be issued thereon.
1t is further ordered that a copy
hereof be published according to
lawin the Iron County Register, a
weekly newspaper published in
said county Of Iron, and state Of
Missouri.
JESSE M. HAWKINS,
Circuit Clerk.
A true copy from the record:
[~sEALl Witness my hand and
official seal, this 9Th
day Of June, 1916.
JESSE M. HAWKINS, Clerk
Circuit Court. Iron county. Mo
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-06-29
Order of Publication.

In the circuit court of Iron county, Mis-
souri,, in vacation, June II, 1916.
The state Of Missouri, at the relation and
to the use Of b. p. Burnham, collector Of
the revenue OF Iron county, Missouri,
against
Charles Malcolm Elliott, II living; or the
unknown c%onsort, heirs and devisees Of
Charles Malcolm Elliott, II he be dead,
defendants.
faction to Enforce Lien for Taxes.1
Nov at this day comes the plaintiff. u. ?.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-06-29

A true copy from the record:
[sEALl Witness my hand and
official seal, this 9Th
day of June, 1916.
JESSE M. HAWKINS, Clerk
Circuit Court, Iron county, Mo.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-06-29
Order of Publication.

In the circuit court of Iron county,
Missouri, in vacation, June II, 1916.
The state of Missouri, at the relation
and to the use of B. P. Burnham,
collector of the revenue of Iron eoun-
ty, Missouri,
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-02-11
WIDELY KNOWN FEMALE
SCULPTOR GRIP VICTIM

NEW YORK.-Mrs. Edith Wood
man Burroughs, widely known as a
sculptor, died at her home in Flush
ing at the age of As years, from COM
piications resulting from the grip. She
was the wife of Bryson Burroughs.
curator of paintings at the Mertopoli-
tan Museum of Art, whom she met
while studying in Paris, and married
at Sitting Bourne, Englandt in 1898. .
Mrs. Burroughs gained fame
dren. She was Shaw memorial
prize winner. and once took the Bar
net prize at the National Academy of
Design II
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-02-11
GERR|TP. WILDER CHOSEN HEAD
Of HAWAIpS BIG GAME FISHERS
Tuna Club Adopts New Rules
. in Meeting and Discusses D.,
Finny Fighters

Hawaiian game fishing was dis
cussed yesterday afternoon by the
men who know" when the Hawaii
! Tuna Club met in annual session to
adopt plans for the coming year and
elect officers.
Gerrit P. Wilder was chosen presi-
dent: Richard Ivers. first vice-presi-
dent, J. P Cooke: second yice-presi-
dent; H. Gooding Field, secretary;
John R. Calf, treasurer; and J. A..
Balch and George Cooke. directors.
Fred K. Burnham and J. w. Jump of
the mainland, enthusiastic followers of
the sport, were made honorary vice
presidents.
1t was decided at the meeting that
hereafter a quorum shall consist of
five members instead Of II members.
New members were admitted to the
club yesterday as follows: Fred Wich-
man, D. Howard Hitchcock, James w.
Harvey, Bruce Cartwright, Jr.; E. H.
Paris, F. p. Newport, of Los Angeles:
C. A. Day, of Ogden; A. W. Nicely,
Fred K. Durham, James w. Jump o.
E. WALL Guy Rothwell, Charles T.
Wilder, Dickson Mott, and Theodore
Cooke. q.
Taylor Glad to Help. l.
Congratulations to the club for the
way 1t has been boosting game fish
ing in local waters were received in a
letter from Secretary A. P. Taylor of
the Promotion Committee Mr. Tay-
lor stated that the committee would
be glad to reciprocate by helping the
club in any way possible.
At the suggestion of Il. H. Paris, a
committee was appointed to secure
place in; town where catches of big
fish, tackle, bait and rods might be
placed for exhibition. ......=.@ =.
New rules were adopted by the club,
governing competition, and the award
ing of prizes. ~ .-.... -. ..... ...
Emphasizing the fact that Hawaiian
waters furnish sport for the game
fisherman every day in the year, H.
Gooding Field read report which
was of much interest to the club.
During the past year" said Mr..
Field, he possibilities of game fish
ing in Hawaii have been given a thor
ough try-out by many prominent men,
bers of the Catalina Tuna Club who
visited the islands. -.:....
"Among those who have enjoyed the
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-02-11
BRIGHTER CHILDREN

Children are probably brighterto-day
than generation ago-but are they
stronger! That's grave question.
So many pinched faces, dulled eyes
and languid feelings make US wonder
if they win ever grow into robust,
healthy men and women.
If your children catch colds easily,
are tired when rising, lack healthy
color, or find studies difficult, give
them SCOTS Emulsion for one month
to enrich their blood and restore the
bodyforces to healthy action.
SCOTS Emulsion is used in private
schools. 1t is not "patent medicine,
simply highly concentrated oil-food,
without alcohol or harmful drugs. 1t
cannot harm; il improves blood; It bene-
fits lungs and strengthens the system.
Your druggist has it-refuse substitutes.
Scott s BOVINE, Bloomfield. NJ. a
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-02-11

sport here were Messrs. Chaplin A.
Day of Ogden, Utah; W., c. Bradbury
of Denver, F. P. Newport of Los An
geles. Judge Clark of Calgary, Can
ada; w. C. Drake of Denver, Fred K.
Burnham of Martinez, California;
Dean c.. Worcester of the Philippines,
and that international game fisher
man., James w. Jump, OF Los Angeles,
the holder of the worlds record for
yellowtail at Catalina, and summer
fswordfishi record.
six Notsd Fishermen Here.
There, are at present. continued
| Mr.. Field, six noted game fishermen
| in Hawaii, who are having the time
of their lives. They do not concede
that any waters excel or even equal
local waters for the size and number
of species of game fish. 3 Unlike Cali
fornia waters, the Hawaiian game fish
do not frequent any particular spot,
and it is an all,the-yearTround sport
with us. g, .-- 10. -.
From the anglers standpoint" Mr..
Field said in concluding his paper,
Hawaii possesses all the factors to
make world-famed rendezvous for
sportSmen. Our winter fishing is I'M
excelIed, thing which is unknown
In other waters, and the climatic con
ditions all tend to q. encourage the
snort
Big Catch Is Proof,
'The phenomenal catch of game fish
in the latter part of January last by
Messrs. Jump, Burnham, Gerrit Wild
er and II. Gooding Field off Molo-
KIM, Maui, proves beyond any ques
ton that the. opportunities are with
us, and the game should receive every
encouragement" -.
Concerning their experiences az
game fishers in Hawaiian waters,
James w. Jump and Fred K. Burn
ham, 3world-famous anglers, will speak
next week-probably Thursday after
noon-in the rooms of the Chamber
of Commerce The public is cordially
invited Mr. Jump and Mr.. Burnham
are now fishing off Maui. - ~
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-02-11
ss7,5oo SHORTAGE FOUND
ON SUICIDE OF EANK CLERK

SOUUTHINGTON, Gonna short
age of sS7,500 in the accounts of Louis
K. CGrtiss, cashier of the Southington
National bank, who committed suicide,
was revealed by the directors of the
institution. = According to an official
statement, the bank is absolutely
solvent"
Curtiss, who had been cashier con-
tinually since 1882. died in his apart.
ments while federal bank examiners
were conducting an examination of the
books en- Wednesday. The report Of
the medical examiner, when filed,
showed he probably committed sui
eide" by poison.
Curtiss was a man of exemplary
habits and lived modestly. His friends
believe. that he lost the money by
speculation.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-02-11

Lieut.. Rufus G. Fessenden, 6 feet s
inches high, the tallest man in the
Boston police department, died in
Boston of pneumonia, aged 81. "
A new gasoline engine uses only
oHe-twentieth CT drop of fuel at a
charge. 81 :... 49, =.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-02-11

New Zealand factories in 1913 man
ufactured clothing valued at f400. 600
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-02-11
FAIL THROUGH HATCHWAY
KILLS AGED COOK

Newport News. Va, Feb. t0.--Phif-
lip Henry Cooke. fifty-six years old.
cook on the four-masted schooner
Avon A Parker, fell through tho
hatchway of the schooner at the
Phoebus wharf last night and receiv-.
ed injuries which resulted in his
death.
Just how the aged sailor happened
to fall through the hatchway will
probably never he known. as he was
found in a dying condition by several
of his shipmates, The other men on
the schooner were attracted by the.
grooming Of the injured man. Mr.
Cooke never regained consciousnes-.I
but died IN the Dixie Hospital, to
which he was hurriedly removed hy
DR.. O. w. Ward shortly after n
O'Clock It was about o'clock when
the sailors found the aged cook on
the floor of the lower deck. The
Avon A. Parker Captain Ciarenc8s
Heath, had Just completed discharge
ing her cargo and had expected tn
return to Baltimore today. Captain
Heath ordered everything done to-
save the life Of the man, but it as
found that the fall had resulted In
a base fracture Of the skull to Mr.
Cooke. :..-.,r = ~ 4
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-02-11
RiE Drop In Furniture.

Stanton, Va, Feb. 10.--A few morn
ings ago, when F. W. Taylor opened
his store. he was astonished to be
confronted by a large hole In the CEN
ter OF his establishment. where the
day previous quantity of furniture
had stood. "A strong odor of sewer
gas also hlled his establishment.
Upon investigation he found that
a large part of the floor had fallen
through and landed in Lewis Creek
which flows directly beneath his build
Ing With the floor had also gone a
number of desks and other pieces of
furniture which needed repairinE.-It
took several workmen day and a
half to fish all of the furniture out Of
the creek. which fortunately was not
very high at this time.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-02-11
BIG COAL COMPANY SOLD.
-Four States Coal Company Changes
Ownershlp.

Fairmont. w Va. Feb. 10.-Uuited
States Marshal C. f. Smith sold yes
terday at the Marion County Court
house the West Virginia holding of
the -Four States Coal and Coke Com
pany. a West Virginia corporation in
which the Jones', coal operators of
Pennsylvania, were the leading fac
tors. The purchasers were the sec
ond mortgage bondholders, with w.
J. Ayers. of Pittsburg. head of the
committee representing the holders
of the notes.
The consideration was S3.697, 900,
but the new owners will assume ST.
16.45990 OF additional obligations,
consisting of the second mortgage
and the receivers certificates. The
former with interest amount to ST.
053.19I75, while the latter is placed
at s263.26S.15.
These obligations, with the price
paid for the property, make the to-
tai outlay for the West Virginia
property approximately $4,000, 900.
The holdings are at Annabelle, Ma
rion County, and at Dorothy and Sa-
rita, Raleigh County. The mines will
be operated with renewed activity by
the purchasers
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-02-11
Takes BlchIoride by Mistake,

Harr!sonburg. va Feb. 10-As a
result OF taking a tablet Of bichlorde
of mercury which her physician gave
her, by mistake, for calome1. Mrs. r.
3. Hoover formerly Miss Olive Whit
more. of Bridgewater. is In a serious
condition in a hospital at Stone. Ky.
A message received Yesterday by her
sisters, Mrs. Elmer r. Smell. of Har-
risonburg, and Miss Nell Whitmors.
of Bridgewater, stated that the con-
dition Of the patient was favorable
and her recovery is expected.
Mrs. Hoover, who Is a daughter of
the late Mr.. and Mrs. David Whit
more. of BridCewater, has many
friends and relatives in Harrisonbure
and in Bridgewater, where she was
born and reared.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-02-11

Pritchard, Wilson b. Pugh. C. Brax-
ton Bryan. Jr., W. L. thinner, Jr.,
w. u. McIlwaine. of Petersburg.
The church decorations were ferns
and palms and those In the home
were white snapdragons and palms.
tastefrliy arranged by Mrs. Robert B.
Stiles.
Following the ceremony a reception
was rendered the bridal party at the
home of Mr.. w. L. thinner.
Among the out-of-town guests were
DR.. Gray G. Holiday and the Misses
Holiday. of Portsmouth; Mrs. Octa-
via Reed and Miss Reed and Mrs.
Duncan Wood, Mrs. Charles T. Par
IRISH. and daughter. Mr.. Charles. Pick
EFT. Mr.. Clarence Lance. of Ports
mouth: Mr.. and Mrs Hugh Stockdell
and Miss Elizabeth Wheat, OF Rich
mond: the Misses Eppes, of City
Point: Rev. and Mrs. George Floyd
Rogers, of Lynchburg; Mr.. and Mrs.
w. r. Spotswood. Of Kinston, n. c.,
and Mr.. and Mrs. J. B. Spotswood, of
City Point.
Following the reception the young
couple left on an extended bridal tour
North.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-02-11
News From All Sections Of Virginil
QUEER KIDNAPPING CASE
white Youth Held Prisoner by Me-
In Lonely Cabin.

Hillsyiile Va, Feb. 10.--A u0V4x*
case is pending In the Circuit Couv<
of Carroll. I'M which a negro by thA6
name of Jerry Hale, who halls from
Wythe County, is being held t0y
answer an Indictment for the kidnAp~S
ping OF one Carl Bryant, a white boyys
aged about seventeen years, and who
Is as large or larger than the neErQ
Some time in September of last yeAx&
the Bryant boy was working for s. W.
Worrell at a sawmill near Woodiawf
and late in the afternoon started tu
r. w Farmers store TO get somA
smoking tobacco, when the negro over
took him and drawing his gun cAA
the boy, he ordered him to start across
the fields and through the woods ifk%
the direction of Wythe County. They
Travelled most of the night and Just
before daylight the next morning they
arrived at the negro's log cabin, just
across on the Wythe side On their
way they came upon flock of Sheep
and the negro made the boy chase tho
sheep around the field until he waNs
exhausted and at another time hH.-
tried to make the boy run down III
young horse.
The boy was kent a prisoner In
the log hut. without any fire, for seven
days and nights and had nothing to-
eat except cornbread ami pumpkin
once a day. No one lived neas this
neEro's hut except the negro's father,
ana Hate stayed with the Bryant boy
a good part Of the time, especially 81
nights. and slept with him IN little
bunk in the hut. When Hale LETT
the house re would chain the boy
around the wrist with a trace chain
and fastened the other en1 OK tho
chain on the outside of the log hut
with nails. and would tie him 40 A.
10 keao him Standing in the middle o8%
the room away from tho walls. ara
ALWAYS sept tho doors and opening1
to the at - urely nailed up. when
leaving Hale would give the boy strict
orders not to make any noise OF any
sort and on one occasion he gave f0m4s
little negro boys who lived with his
father a shotgun and some shells ana
told them that II Bryant made any
noise to shoot him.
After the Bryant boy had been
m, ss ng for some three or four days ~
search was begun and evidence was
secured pointing to the fact that Haies
had been I'm the neirhhorhooi st the
time the boy disappeared. 4 war;
rant was sworn out against Hale. and
the deputy sheriff, together with two
guards. went In search or Hale ana
the Bryant boy. They found the boy
in the cabin and Hale close by on
the outside. Hale was arrested anu.
LODGED IN the Wythe County jail await
ing an investigation.