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Cut Bank pioneer press. [volume] (Cut Bank, Mont.) 1909-current, 1916-10-27
The Sheriff's Figures
A Little More Comprehensive Ex-
planation Than That Given
By Mr.. Miller

William Miller the democratic candidate for sheriff. either
mailing to the voters the county preparing mail to them
letter in which published statement taken from the county
clerks annual statement for the year 1914 and 1915 The
parative statement for the years quoted as follows
The Laclede blade., 1916-12-01
Death Of Marian Talbot

Marian, the little daughter of
Chas. Is. Talbot of Laclede, who
was operated on for peritonitis a
few weeks ago died at the Brook
field hospital last Friday, For a
while after the first operation she
seemed to be recovering but on
Thursday her condition was such
that another operation was decided
upon and a specialist was brought
from Keokuk She was too frail
to withstand the ordeal and died on
the operating table.
She was born at Osceola, Iowa,
July 6, 1909, and was therefore
aged 7 years, 4 months and II
days. The funeral services were
held at the Methodist church Sun
day afternoon, conducted by the
Rev. H. J. Dueker, and the re-
mains taken to Osceola and inferred
by the side of her mother
The sad news of little Marian's S
death cast a shadow over the whole
community, for most of her short
happy life was spent among US,
and every heart was touched with
sympathy for the strickened ones,
from whose fireside the light had
fed,
The Laclede blade., 1916-12-01
Fatal Auto Accident

Guy Freeman, aged 20 years,
son of Joel Freeman a merchant at
Shafter in the northwest part OF
this county, was killed last Mon
day evening when an automobile
in which he was riding turned once
and half over on the ridge road
two miles north of Brookfield. The
car belonged to Gus Coulter, a
young farmer of the Shafter neigh
borhood who was driving. Coulter
is said to have been drunk and
driving at a fearful rate, passing
everything on the road. He just
passed Sheriff Head who was
motoring to Linneus. On arriving
at the scene of the accident Head
placed Coulter under arrest and
notified the corner of Freeman S
death. A jury was summoned and
inquest held at the home of
Jasper Neece, the verdict being
to the effect that Freeman's death
was the result of an automobile
wreck caused by the reckless driv-
ing of Gus Coulter unduly under
the influence of liquor.
Several jugs and bottles of liquor
were found in the wreck. On in
formation of Prosecuting Attorney
Mckinney Coulter is held to answer
to the charge of manslaughter.
Coulter has the reputation of being
the most reckless driver in the
county and is now defendant in
the circuit court on the charge of
dealing out liquor to minor. Coul-
ter should be made an example of
as drunken and reckless drivers are
becoming a menace to safe travel
in this county.
The Laclede blade., 1916-12-01
Bonds-D Donovan

Business has been so good in the
dental Office of DIR. Harvey Il.
Bonds that he concluded he needed
a young lady assistant, so he hied
himself away to Joliet, ILL.,, last
week and on Tuesday morning,
November 81, was united in mar
riage with Miss Eileen Donovan.
The bride formerly lived at Sum-
ner and is known to many of the
young people of Laclede. DR.. and
Mrs. Bonds are spending this week
in Laelede and receiving the con
and best wishes from
their many friends.
The Laclede blade., 1916-12-01
Local and PersnaI

Fresh oysters for Thanksgiving,
% cents a pint; celery and cram
berries at J. B. Patrick's.
Several football enthusiasts will
go from here to the big game at
Lawrence, Kansas, Thursday.
G. s. HOtaling, the Linneus loan
agent, has an attractive advertise
ment in this issue. bidding for the
farm loan business of this locality.
The stores of Kraft & Brenner
and Carothers & Allen will close
at 10 O'Clock on Thanksgiving day
and remain closed the remainder
of the day.
Regular meeting of the Grand
Army post at the hall Saturday
afternoon, December 2, at 2
o'clock. Election of officers and a
full attendance Is desired.
We have just put in stock the
fanciest line of chocolates ever
shown in Laclede, and while these
last yOu get them at 30 cents the
pound, at J. B. Patrick's.
The Laclede blade., 1916-12-01
Funeral Of Gilbert E. Thomas


The remains of Gilbert E.
Thomas, whose death at Mime
apolis, Mimi, was briefly mention
ed in THE BLADE last week, arriv-
ed here Friday afternoon in charge
Of his sister, Miss Neva Thomas
and Mrs. Young. the latter sent by
and at the expense of the firm with
which Miss Thomas has been for a
number of years. They were join
ed at Burlington by Mrs. Minnie
McQuilIen, a cousin, who accom-
panied them to Laclede to attend
the funeral. After leaving Laclede
eight years ago Gilbert spent some
time in Dakota and until he acquir-
ed title to a quarter section of land,
after which he went on the road
for cracker company with head
quarters at Fort Dodge, Iowa,
where his last illness began. An
liberated wisdom tooth produced
blood poison which was followed
by pleurisy was the cause of his
death.
Gilbert Edward Thomas was
born on his parents farm three
miles southwest of Laclede, Nov
ember 7, 1882; died in Mime
apolis Mimi, November %, 1916,
age "a years and Is days. He
grew to manhood in this neighbor.
hood and attended the public
schools here.
He was a member Of the Masonic
lodge of Laclede, and was also a
member Of the order of Elks.
OF his family, father, mother,
and two brothers, have passed
into the realm of eternity. Only
one sister, Miss Neva Thomas
of Minneapolis, Mimi, survives.
Gilbert was converted and united
with the Methodist Episcopal
church at Laclede during the
qastorate Of the sainted Rev. John
Cox. When the sisters talked with
Gilbert at the hospital just before
the operation, which he did not
survive, those present told him
that he was very sick and might
not live. TO this statement he re-
piled that he understood the situa-
tion and was ready to live or die.
What a comfort for surviving
loved ones and what victory for
Gilbert himself, when came the
grim reaper. death, whom many
regard with awful dread, there was
no fear because during his lifetime
preparation was made for the
crucial moment.
Funeral services conducted by
the Rev. H. ]. Dueker, were held
at the Methodist church Saturday
afternoon, interment being made
in the Locust Greek cemetery, near
his boyhood home, j. Fl. Nichols
in charge.
The Laclede blade., 1916-12-01

During December The BLADE
will take subscriptions, either new
or renewals. for the Daily and Sun
dag Globe Democrat, at $500 per
year. This is a special rate as the
regular rate is now $3.50 per year.
The Laclede blade., 1916-12-01
PARAGRAPHS
Brief Mention Of Those Who Come
and Go During the Week

F. E. Drake was in Browning
last Monday.
j. T. Cushing was transacting
business at Linneus Tuesday.
R. H. Simpson spent Monday
with home folks at Macon.
Mrs. F. F, Pratt and Mrs. J. E.
Welsh were in Chillicothe Tuesday.
Ed. Murphy was here from
Chillicothe on real estate business
Monday.
E. D. Jamison of Hamilton
spent Saturday and Sunday with
friends here.
Noah Cooper is here from
Novinger for visit with his par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. John Murphy.
Mrs. J. G. Fletcher and Mrs. A.
E, Wilson left Wednesday to visit
the latter's daughter at Columbia.
Mrs. Ed. Minor and little son of
Winigan spent last Friday here
visiting Judge and Mrs. o. F,
Libby.
Dug Robson and wife of Mead
Vile spent Sunday with Mrs. Robi-
sons mother, Mrs. Geo. Moran
and family.
Miss Elizabath Brenner Of
Quincy arrived Monday to visit her
brother, E. F. Bremen and family
on route one.
Mrs. Jas. Reid came down from
Milan last Sunday to visit her
father, A. H. Love, who is still
confined to his home.
c. T. Stutsman has returned
from spending a month with his
daughter, Mrs. Ida Thurman and
family at Oretta, La.
DR.. J. G. Caldwell went to Kan.
sas City Wednesday and will see
the Missouri Kansas football game
at Lawrence Thursday.
Miss Myrtle Harter came down
from Kirksville Wednesday to
spend Thanksgiving with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. A. ]. Harter.
Mrs. Erma Brott and Mr.. and
Mrs. ]. @. Aber of Brookfeld at
tended the funeral of Gilbert
Thomas here Saturday afternoon.
Mrs. J. Ed. Downey returned
home Tuesday from Cameron where
she had spent several days with
her mother who had been quite
sick.
Mrs. B. E. Bigger came up from
Hannibal Friday and is spending.
a week with relatives and friends,
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. c. c.
Bigger,
Billy Robbins who has been
employed in the Power Garage for
several months, left Tuesday
morning to spend the winter in
Oklahoma.
Mrs. Eta Foreman and daugh-
ter, Miss Ruth, are spending
Thanksgiving with Mrs. l. B.
Thompson and family at Center
vile, Iowa.
j. II. Brown returned from his
Oklahoma visit last Monday. He
was accompanied home by his
daughter, Mrs. Catherine MOnnett
and little son who come for visit
with relatives here.
The following relatives were here
last week to attend the funeral of
the late Herman E. Garside: Mr..
and Mrs. George Quandt of Utica,
ILL.,; Mrs. Bert Phelps, a sister, of
The Laclede blade., 1916-12-01

Money to loan on farm property:
w. S. Savage.
Old Maids convention at opera
house sometime this month.
Big discount now on all flowers,
feathers and ornaments at Linn's,
Get your free coupons during
our special closing out sale. j. B.
Patrick.
Hats are going. Come quick
and select good stuff for low money
at Linn's.
One Round Oak furnace at less
than factory price. See it at j. B.
Patrick,s.
Just received, another car of
Gooch's Best Flour, now on track.
Jones Feed Store, phone 1863.
Town property for sale at bar
gain if taken soon. Small payment
down, blance same as rent. W. S.
Savage.
Opossums are ripe and the sup
ply seem to be plentiful. Several
fine ones were on the market here
last Saturday,
China and crystal ware make
practical Christmas presents. You
will find classy line at Laura
Loves Variety Store.
Mr.. and Mrs. G.. H. Cotter have
moved from the Lomax farm to the
Haight farm east of town which
tlasy pAaantlu nurchased
Our goods are new and mp to the
standard ID style and quality, but
are sold at a very low figure at
Linn's Millinery Store.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Mahurin
moved to Brookfield Wednesday
having traded their restaurant here
for residence property in Brook
field.
The old maids will hold a con-
vention in the opera house about
the middle of this month. 1t will
be one of the big events of the
season.
Lost, an opal ring between Kraft
& Brenner's store and the Metho-
dist church last Saturday. Finder
please leave at this Office and re-
ceive reward.
No. l soft shell California wal
nuts 25 cents the pound: No. 2
walnuts 20 centsthe pound Cal
ifornia grapes 20 cents per pound
at j, b. Patrlek's.
The BLADE is being issued We'd
nesday afternoon this week instead
of on Thursday afternoon, the
regular time, in order that the force
may enjoy a Thanksgiving holiday.
Only three more issues of The
BLADE before Christmas. Better
get your announcements in next
week if you intend to correll any
of the holiday trade aud keep it at
home.
There will be an old time 'possum
and corn bread supper at the Ran
som building on the corner next
Saturday night. All are invited to |
come and enjoy the feast and have
a good time. Jordan Parks will
have charge of the affair.
Mrs. NJ. P. Benson gave q six
O'Clock dinner Monday in honor of
Mrs. B. E. Bigger of Hannibal,
the other guests being Mr.. and
Mrs. C. C. Bigger, Mr.. and Mrs
]. Clair LOmax and Mr.. and Mrs.
A. J. CaywOOd and daughter, Miss
Viva. ]
The Laclede blade., 1916-12-01
ON LOCAL SUBJECTS
Local Items and Interesting Bits Of
News Of All Sorts

Wednesday, December 5, vt 2 in
the afternoon. Mrs. Eta Forman,
leader. Subject; The Christian
Conquest of Europe"
Royal Neighbor meeting Friday
afternoon. The hall will be open
and made comfortable by 2 O'Clock
and all are requested to be in at
tendance as the annual election of
officers is to take place.
Next Wednesday night is the
annual election of officers for the
Modern Woodman camp, Those
who don't want Office better begin
their campaign early and be at the
meeting to defend themselves from
being forced into service.
Pay in advance is the subscrip-
tion policy of The BLADE and we
are living up to it as nearly as
possible. Notices are sent out at
expiration of time and if not re-
newed during next month the
paper is discontinued.
W. W. Carothers is here from
Pomona, GAL, having come to
visit his mother in her declining
years. This aged and highly re-
spected woman still fingers with
but little change in her physical
condition for the past few weeks.
AS will be seen by his page ad-
vertispment in THE BLADE today,
j, B. Patrick has decided to re-
move his stock of hardware,
furniture and groceries to Brook
field where he believes he will have
better opportunity to turn the
stock. He expects to move during
January.
After an absence of eighteen
years, Virgil Piggott came in last
Friday to visit his brother, Luke
Piggott and wife of Forker and his
sisters, Mrs. V. E. Hogsett and
Mrs. G. M. Burnett. On leaving
here he went to Montana and took
up land and has followed ranch life
ever since. He is said to have
prospered and now owns and oper-
ates a large body of land. His
brother George is railroading in
Montana.
Fred Wright, wife and little
grandson, of Atchison, Kansas,
who had been visiting his sister,
Mrs. H. II. Lamb and family at
Linneus, spent Saturday night with
his old school mate, G. NJ. Burnett
and family. Mr. Wright spent his
boyhood days with his parents on
the farm now owned by J. l.. |
Mouser and attended the Locust |
Greek school. He has been, away
from here twenty eight years. He
is a contracting painter at Atchi
son.
A teaspoon has been restored to
Mrs. Eta Forman after being lost |
more than forty years. While she
and her sister, Mrs. H. G. Mccoy |
were living at home on the old
Barton homestead southeast of
town, each were given a half dozen
solid silver teaspoons with their
initials engraved thereon. While
they were yet new one of Mrs. |
FOreman's disappeared and though
q diIigent search was made at the
time it could not be found. While
rebuilding the porch at the old home
now owned by Mr.. Mccoy the
missing spoon was found this sum-
mer and is now the brightest and
best spoon of the set, the others
showing the years Of wear. ]
The Laclede blade., 1916-12-01
TOWN AND COUNTRY
About Local People and Events and
Other Matters Of Interest

oleomargarine % cents at Pat
The Garden Island. [volume] (Lihue, Kauai, H.T.) 1902-current, 1916-06-13
GOVERNOR WILL
COME ON FOURTH

The committee of the Fourth In
fantry, consisting of Major VIM.
Henry Rice and t h e lieutenant
colonel, waited upon Governor
Pinkham at Honolulu Saturday
evening and extended to him the
Invitation of the local wing of the
National Guard to visit Kauai on
the occasion of the Fourth of July
festivities, The Governor asked for
time in which to answer, and the
following day gave assurance posi-
tive that he would be the guest of
Kauai at the time indicated.
General Johnson, Captain Lin
coin and perhaps several govern
mcnt officials will come over with
the governor. The officers named
will remain over one week, during
which they will inspect the Fourth
Infantry.
The Garden Island. [volume] (Lihue, Kauai, H.T.) 1902-current, 1916-06-13
TODAY'S AND LATEST
NEWS BY WIRELESS

Sugar. 6. q
Ionoulu-B F. Dillingham; given $4,000 assembly
Kaehameha graduates wish Hawaiian be appointed the
board of trustees of the Bishop Estate SM Damon resigned.
The War In Europe
ondonThe bait quiet interest being now cen.
tered i'll the where the Russian advance has extended swiftly
north and south
Norwegian Steamer Sunk
Norwegian steamer Peper has been sunk by mine Only
VIII Expedite Search
Washngon-Accodng to reports, Great Britain will expedite
search of neutral ships taken into her suspicion of having
raband aboard
Democrats And Vice President
St Iouis-Thi city is filling rapidly with excited Democrats
The nel discussion vice presidential possibilities Secretary
Of War Baker he the laughs suggestion
his Il hit OF friendly enthusiasm
Roosevelt Maintains Silence
YorkRooevelt silence Hughes works his
plan The former justice begins meeting
and making friends
Mexican Situation Alarming
Washngton-Mexican hatred for outsiders threatens serious
break Washington officials frankly alarmed by the growing
anti American and fears entertained attacks
be made General Pershne.
1t is reported that Caranza be supporting the bandits
states that he has evidence of compact between Mexican conal
leaders.
Glimpse OF War Zone
Ionlon-Vcrdw fighting sackens greatly.
Italians continue force Austans back they recently
captured
Troops To West Mexico
Dicgo-The army Buffalo has been ordered hold
herself in readiness for hurried dash the of Mexico
anti American sentiment in that Of the country continues
grow
Lady Gait Butts In
St ou-Crie Chapman Catt noted sufagt the Demo
suffrage plank their platform. She insists that the
Bouron should and take favorable stand for
Outlaws Are Killed
Iarco-ee of band of outlaws who nidcd the Coleman ranch
have been killed by puruers.
China Has Peace
onolulu-Reports state that since the death Of Yuan everything
has China
The Garden Island. [volume] (Lihue, Kauai, H.T.) 1902-current, 1916-06-13
DR.. Derby's Tour

DR.. A. J. Derby will leave July
for an extended visit to Califor-
MIA and eastern points, and will be
accompanied on the trip to Cali
fornia by his mother and son,
Ellsworth. They will tour Cali
fornia in a Hudson Super Liz"
automobile. which has been order
ed to be ready for them on their
arrival in San Francisco.
DR.. Derby expects to visit the
east and do some dental research
with special reference to Pyorrhea
and Oval ProphvlaXis.
DIR. c. A Braly, of Nashville, is
coming to look after DR.. Derby S
practice during his absence.
The Garden Island. [volume] (Lihue, Kauai, H.T.) 1902-current, 1916-06-13
Lowell --Scharsch Wedding

The marriage of Enoka Lowell.
Jr., and Miss Beatrice Scharsch
took place last Saturday evening
at o'clock, Rev Father Celestine
officiating. The ceremony wa S
performed at the home of the
groom under canopy of flowers
and verdure. A beautiful large
white bell hung down from the
ceiling. lending particularly ef-
fective finishing touch.
The bride carried a bunch of
large Easter lilies. She was pre-.
ceded in the procession by two
dainty little maids who strewed
flowers and was assisted by her
sister Agnes. Mr.. Edward Foun-
tain officiated as best man to the
groom.
Immediately after the happy
couple had been duly congratulate
ed the whole party of about rs
guests repaired to a splendidly ap-
pointed luau which was set OH q
sheltered part of the lawn at the
edge of the beach.
The Garden Island. [volume] (Lihue, Kauai, H.T.) 1902-current, 1916-06-13
CHURCH
DULY ORGANIZED

At special meeting for that
purpose held at the Elesle Hall on
Sunday evening last. an English
speaking church was ore eanized for
that community. BY subscribing
TO brief statement Lf creed snd q
covenant Of fellowship. fifteen
Members associated themselves to.
gether as the Eleele Union Church.
A strong deputation from the Ii.
hue Union church. q representa-.
tive from the Koloa church. and q
few other friends carried fraterual
greetings and good wishes. felici-
tously delivered by Mr.. w. N.
Stewart.
The Lihue choir. assisted by
Mrs. A. H. Wa,erhouss. present.
ed very fine anthem Pray for
the Peace of jerusalem" aud the
congregational singing was hearty
and inspiring.
Mrs. H. II. Brodie was els,ted
as clerk. and Mr.. K. Roendahl 40
treasurer Of the new organization.
A special committee Of three mem.
bers was elected to devise ways
and means for turthering the in.
terests of the church during the
coming wear.
The Garden Island. [volume] (Lihue, Kauai, H.T.) 1902-current, 1916-06-13
MAN STABBED ON
OPENING HIS DOOR

Lorenzo Dondos, Filipino EN-
ployee Of the Hawaiian Sugar Co.
was murdered under somewhat
peculiar circumstance last Satur.
day night.
The man had retired for the
night, and was awakened by a
knock on his door. He arose to
answer the summons and upon
opening the door a hand holding
a dagger was thrust in, driving
the sharp instrument deep into
his abdomen, and quickly with
drawn, the murderer darting away
into the gloom before those arous.
ed by the wounded mans cites
could catch a glimpse Of him. AL
though given every possible aid, d,
Dondos died in the hospital about
All hour later.
Inqnest OH the body is withheld
until this afternoon, in order to
give the police a chance to work
on the slight clues which are in
their possession. A demented Fill
pinois held under suspicion, though
as yet no conclusive proofs are
available.
The Garden Island. [volume] (Lihue, Kauai, H.T.) 1902-current, 1916-06-13
Tennis Entertainment

A interesting program consisting
of number of concert items, to be
followed by the farce Mr.. Bob"
and dance is under way for the
tennis entertainment next Friday,
to be given at the Lihue hall.
Considerable interest is b n G
shown in the affair, and a full at
tendance is assured. Numbered re-
served tickets very be secured either
at Hofgaard's, Waimea, or at Lihue
Store.
The Garden Island. [volume] (Lihue, Kauai, H.T.) 1902-current, 1916-06-13
MOK|HANA MUSICAL
SIGNAL SUCCESS

The Mokihana Club met in LII
hue last Wednesday. to attend
what turned out to be one OF the
most successful gatherings the
club has ever had.
The hostesses for the occasion
were Mrs. w. H. Rice, IT., and
Mrs. A. S. Wilcox. Mrs. Linde-
mann ably acted as leader in place
of Mrs. Rohrig who was unable to
attend.
The program opened with de.
liahtful sonata PLAYED on the piano
bv Mrs. de Bretteville, followed by
Coddart's Mazurka, excellentlv
rendered by Mrs. J. l.. Robertson.
The leading feature of the after
noon was lecture delivered by
Mrs. Wood on the subject of The
SYMPHONY Orchestra. This prov
ed to be of very high order, the
lecturer handling her subject in
most masterful fashion and hold
ing her audience who displayed
the keenest interest in listening
to a charmingly told story of the
various purposes of the more prom
inent instruments used in the
symphony orchestra as we'll as
their capacity for interpreting the
various passions.
Mrs, Lindemann followed with
Beethoven Rondo. executed on
the piano in her usual delightful
manner. The program ended with
the beautiful solo The Song of
the Soul sung by Mrs. w. II.
Rice, jr.
Miss Elsie Wilcox was elected
president for the ensuing year;
Mrs. Lydgate vice-president; Mrs.
Clapper, secretary; and Mrs. Lulu
Weber, treasurer.
The Garden Island. [volume] (Lihue, Kauai, H.T.) 1902-current, 1916-06-13
Narrow Escape

The infant child ofDr. .Waterhouse
had a dangerous experience last
week when the brakes gave way
and the auto in which she had
been left for few moments started
downhill without any one to con-
troll its course. The machine came
to bank and toppled oyer. When
the doctor returned, however, he
found that his little girl, by a
miracle had escaped anything furth.
er than "A slight shock from fright
The Garden Island. [volume] (Lihue, Kauai, H.T.) 1902-current, 1916-06-13
Another Case Of Typhoid

Mrs. Peter Malina, who has been
i'll with typhoid fever at Lihue
hospital for some time, is reported
as being in a very serious condition.
Active effort is being made to dis
cover source of contagion. This is
the third case of typhoid from the
same neighborhood. The possibility
of a carrier being responsible for
the contagion is being investigated.
The Garden Island. [volume] (Lihue, Kauai, H.T.) 1902-current, 1916-06-13
Filipino Threatens Japanese

A Japanese homesteader named
Yamashiro was threatened last
week by Filipino employee nam
ed Juan Medes, who happened to
be carrying an axe at the time and
during the alteration over wages
stood in considerable danger OF
losing his life. The Filipino, in
Judge Fuuki's court, was fined
five dollars.
The Garden Island. [volume] (Lihue, Kauai, H.T.) 1902-current, 1916-06-13
Miss Brewer Coming

Miss Anne W. Brewer. one OF
the secretaries of the Y. w. Z. A .
international Committee, will visit
Kauai this week. While here she
will be the guest of Mrs. Chas. F.
I.oomis, Eleele. Miss Brewer has
many friends in Hawaii. having
visited the islands before.