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Middletown transcript., 1916-06-17
Many Uses for the Empty Hands
May Be Found if Women Will
Look for Them.

What shall a woman do with her
use for muff? Shall she carry a
handbag, or shall she run the risk of
feeling awkward and nervous through
not knowing just what to do with
them? Many women who are not ordi-
narily affected by trifes are some
times irritated by this little problem.
One young woman solves it by be-
coming a student. She is seen for the
first few weeks of mild weather carry
ing a book, magazine or newspaper.
which is not heavy. but finds use for
the empty hands At first a book is
used Then she changes to a lighter
book, then to fHaesaa ziiifae ire, and la astly to
the newspaper In the meantime she
has been learning to carry handbag
in the hand, and not slipped over the
arm, as is generally done by those
who have carried a muff.
Another woman carries a bag con
tanning embroidery, while third is
never seen without an embroidery bag
or basket. These articles are not
heavy, nor cumbersome, but are useful
for the purpose to which they are put.
1t is always at this time that women
feel shabby, even though they may
have on practically new clothes. and
all long for the seasons change of
dress. The bright new bags, or books,
serve to modify this dissatisfaction,
and women who carry such things go
along in a buoyant manner, apparently
free from care. There are many new
artistic handbags which can be made
inexpensively and changed to CORE
spond with the costume and which
could be used in this way.
Middletown transcript., 1916-06-17
PLEASED THE WooDPEcKER
Bird Takes Kindly to Tin sarricade
Erected Against Its
Peckings.

Mrs. John Pozer Of Main street,
Newton, N. J., feared that fine shade
tree on her lawn would be killed by a
woodpecker that appeared there every
day and pecked away at hole which
he was making larger and larger.
Therefore she had her husband tack
a sheet of tin over the hole when the
bird was absent.
Refusing to be discouraged and pre-
tending he does not know the differ
ence, the woodpecker now goes to
the tree every day and pecks away
IKE a trip hammer on the tin sheet.
The neighbors are nearly crazy with
the noise, and there is law against
killing wOodpeckers
Middletown transcript., 1916-06-17
TAKING PLACE OF THE MUFF

the lid pierce number of small holes.
Cover the surface of the lid with fan
mel and turn the material over at
the edges, and, by means Of the holes
pierced in the edge of the tin, securely
sew it in place. Then sew a 1ounce
Of flannel of sufficient length to reach
to the bottom of the tumbler, and bind
the flannel at the lowest edge with
narrow ribbon
The edge of the lid is finished off
with a silk cord. and in the center
three little loops of satin ribbon are
sewed on, which form a kind of handle
Middletown transcript., 1916-06-17
Nothing to Lose.

Il suppose you are planning to go
to Europe, like everybody else, after
the war is oVer?"
well, no. 1 haven't made any such
announcement to my friends"
why don't you? 1t won't cost you
any more than it will two-thirds of the
other people who say they are going to
Europe after the war is over
Middletown transcript., 1916-06-17
USEFUL IN THE SICK ROOM
Cozy That May Be Relied Upon to
Keep Liquid Warm for Any
Required Time.

An ingenious little device for keep
ing a tumbler of hot milk or other
liquid warm is shown in the accom-
panying sketch, and it could also be
used for keeping warm the early morn
ing cup of tea that is often left stand
ing for a time
To make it: Use the top. of round
tin, large enough to cover the top of
the tumbIer or cup, and in the edge of
Middletown transcript., 1916-06-17
Prennsterous Notion.

"a man with your responsibilities
ought not to spend an afternoon at
the baseball park without making
some arrangements so you can be
communicated with when there is an
important deal on foot"
"And perhaps be interrupted just
when one of our players knocks a
three-bagger and ties the game?" re-
piled the ardent fan. Il wouldn't
think of taking chance like that"
Middletown transcript., 1916-06-17
living COST HITS DIPLOMATS.
lansing Asks For Special Allowances
Of $75, 900.

Washington. - Secretary Lansing
ssked Congress for $4,000 for special
allowances to diplomatic officers at
foreign capitals, explaining that one
European ambassador had reported the
cost Of living at his post had increased
200 to 300 per cent. over normal
Zines. Most of the diplomatic officers
At these capitals" said Secretary
aansing, are able to live at present
snly BY drawing substantially on Their
1riyate means"
Middletown transcript., 1916-06-17
BURNED ALIVE IN
ELEVATOR BLAZE
Men Meet Horrible Death, When
Fire Sweeps Pier.
PROPERTY LOSS TWO MILLION
Combustion Probable Cause, But Hints
At Ineendiary Bombs Are
Heard-Many Jump
For Lives.

Baltimore.-Fire at the Northern
Central Railroad grain elevator, No. ;,
at Canton, resulted in one of the great
est catastrophes Baltimore has suffer
ed for several years.
A number of men met horrible
deaths in the flames. The exact num-
Der may never he told, but the lowest
estimates place the list Of dead at 10.
Three bodies have been found, nine
men are known to be missing and one
man is expected to die in the Mercy
Hospital as the result or his burns.
Fully half a hundred more Of the
workmen were severely injured. and
the majority of these were carried to
Baltimore hospitals in police ambu-
1ances, on railroad trains and on street
cars Some are seriously burned and
may roll up the list of fatalities.
The elevator was destroyed with all
the grain in it.
Two ships lying off the elevator were
heavily damaged by the flames, many
men being injured on one of them. A
third ship, lying of the ore pier ad-
Joining the elevator, suffered a slight
loss.
The grain pier is a total loss and
the ore pier is heavily damaged.
A Mysterious Explosion.
No Official of the railroad nor any
employe of the elevator can tell
definitely the cause of the fire. Just
before the flames broke out on the sec
Ond door-or second tier of bins-of
the elevator, there was heard an ex-
plosion, followed by the blowing out
of the tiled side of the elevator at that
point The theory that bomb caused
this has been advanced and will be in
vestigated.
Another theory is that of spontane-
Gus combustion.
Many incidents of heroism ennobled
the tragedy of the fire. Tugboat cap
tains steamed hurriedly to the pier
and MADE heroic efforts to pull the
steamers away, and also, with the aid
Of other craft, saved the lives Of many
men who jumped from the elevator
into the water.
Several women, the majority Of them
unable To sneak English crowded
about the pier crying frantically. Their
husbands and fathers were employed
in the elevator, and probably were
among the missing.
Middletown transcript., 1916-06-17

While being taken to Marion on
train, Walter Stanley, of Christians
burg, jumped through a window, re
ceiving severe cuts about the head and
body and a broken leg. The guard had
four insane patients under his care,
and Stanley, who had been quiet and
rational, was given seat ahead Of the
guard, who had more difficult patients
to look after When the train neared
Singer and was moving about thirty
miles an hour, Stanley leaped through
the window. Considerable excitement
prevailed among the passengers. The
train was not brought to stop for
more than mile and then was moved
back and the injured man picked up.
Middletown transcript., 1916-06-17
Painted Boots.

We might have been prepared, and
in a way we were, but all the same,
everybody turned to gaze at a pair OF
painted boots that tripped down
Broadway the other afternoon. Some
very modest little conventional berries
were painted across the instep, but
they were quite sufficient to challenge
every gaze.
Middletown transcript., 1916-06-17
AFTERNOON COSTUME THAT
WILL MEET WITH APPROVAL.
May Be Made by Home 0ressmaker at
Comparatively Small cost-Metal
Embrolderies a Feature Of Gar
ment That Enhances Worth.

The pretty afternoon dress here
shown is made of purple taffeta, and
front and back widths are draped with
navy georgette crepe. Bands of navy
satin trim the skirt, the same mate
rial being employed for the narrow
Middletown transcript., 1916-06-17
Purity and Crime.

This is a striking piece of scuip-
ture. Let's see what the title is
'"Well?"
It's called Purity and is dated
'19O6!'"
That isn't complete"
MOP"
THE full title should be, Purity. AZ
She Appears Under Ten Years Accu-
mutation of Soft Coal SCOT.
Middletown transcript., 1916-06-17
DREAM LEADS TO FORTUNE.
Box Found In Haymow Filled With
Gold.

Box Found In Haymow Filled With
Gold.
WaynesborO, Pa.-When John Bell
man, q farmer ef Rriekerville, died sly
months ago, very little money was
found, although his widow knew he
had a substantial amount. In April
William Bell took possession Of the
farm, and he, too, made fruitless
searches for Bellman's money.
Several nights ago he dreamed that
Bellman came to his bedside and told
him that the money was buried in the
haymow. Next morning he and his
wife searched and found a box hidden
in the hay, which contained thousands
of dollars in FIVE, ten and twenty dol
lar gold pieces.
Mrs. Bellman was notified, and took
possession Of the wealth. Those inter
eEted will not tell the amount. but it is
said to be from $4,000 to $4,000.
Middletown transcript., 1916-06-17
Thrashina Them Out.

Mrs. Boardman Hartman said at a
mothers meeting in Brooklyn:
II am opposed to parental cruelty.
Childhood's spirit should not be
crushed. But l am opposed to child
spelling, too.
I'm short, l believe that, if son
begins to SOW wild oats, his parents
should begin thrashing."
Middletown transcript., 1916-06-17
Novel TumbIer cozy.

by which the ''cozy" can be lifted up
when occasion requires.
In the sick room little article of
this kind will be found very useful, as
it forms a capital cover for a glass,
whether it contains warm or cold
liquid
Middletown transcript., 1916-06-17
The New Ridlnq Habits.

Very smart women are wearing for
riding black and white checked trou-
sers with black coats and occasionally
one is seen in white trousers with
black and white shepherds plaid coat
having bright red vest.
Middletown transcript., 1916-06-17
TO REPORT ON GASOLINE SOON.
Federal Trade Commission Concludes
Its Investigation.

Washington-Th Federal Trade
Commission concluded its inyestiga-
ton of the rise of gasoline prices after
representatives OF Standard Oil and
various independent companies had
given divergent explanations of the
present situation in the industry. A
report. based on the hearings and on
ahe results of weeks of investigation
BY the commissions agents, will be
transmitted to Congress soon in re-
sponse to a resolution asking for an
knQuiry.
Middletown transcript., 1916-06-17
Her ReuIy,

I'VE started housekeeping on fifteen
dollars a week"
IF you were to try that now. ma.
you and pa would staTVe to death be-
fore your honeymoon was over"
Middletown transcript., 1916-06-17
CLEAN HOOPS A NECESSITY

smoothly over the lower ring before
putting on the top. Unless you do
this the materia! will sag or wrinkle
and the effect will be much worse than
If no hoops were used at all.
Middletown transcript., 1916-06-17

modish revers. Silver and turquoise
embroidery adds color touch and
decorative feature to the overdrapery
of georgette.
The dress may be made at home,
using materials of good quality, for
SIS, estimating four yards of taffeta
at $3.50 per yard, the same amount
of georgette, of which a very fair
Middletown transcript., 1916-06-17

A woman's idea of wasted energy is
telling a secret about person no one
is interested in.
Middletown transcript., 1916-06-17
Rough Skin.

If the skin of the body is rough. a
good sand soap will be found more
beneficial than the ordinary toilet soap.
Middletown transcript., 1916-06-17
Prove what Swamp-ROOt Win Do For YOT

Send ten cents to Dr.. KlImer & co +,
Binghamton, N. Y, for sample size bot
tie. It will convince anyone. You VIII
slso receive a booklet of valuable infor
nation. telling about the kidneys and blad
der When writing, be sure and mention
this paper. Regular ffty-cent and one
dollar sizo bottles for sale at all drug
stores.-AdY.
Middletown transcript., 1916-06-17
INTERNATIONAL.
SQYYSlOM
LESSON

by K. o. SELLERS. Acting Director OF
the Sunday School Course in the Moody
Bible Institute Of Chicago.)
Copyright by Western Newspaper Union.)
Middletown transcript., 1916-06-17

John G. Lands, sixty years old, died
at Bridgewater from lockjaw. Last
Thursday he stepped on rusty nail,
which penetrated his foot to the bone.
On Monday lockjaw developed. Wed
nesday his jaws locked, and his last
hours we're spent in great agony. He
was a member of the Church of the
Brethren Surviving him are his wife,
a brother, Jacob Lands, of Craigsville,
Augusta county, and a sister, Mrs.
Myers, of Harrisonburg.
Middletown transcript., 1916-06-17
DE Ia ROSA CAPTURED.

.hme3 L. Rodgers Receives lnforna.
tion From Carranza.
Mexico City.-The Foreign Office
notified James Linn Rodgers, represen-
AtiVe of the United States Govern
nent before the Carranza de facto gov
arnment, that the bandit chieftain Luis
de la Rosa had been captured. The
news came to the Foreign Office in a
telegram from the military command
ant in the State OF TamauliDas.
Middletown transcript., 1916-06-17

Musical apparatus within the han
die of a new fan plays as the fan Is
waved
Middletown transcript., 1916-06-17

The prize of 81, 800 offered by Walter
Lippincott, of Philadelphia, through
the Naval Institute, for the best essay
upon the subject, Large Battleships
versus a Larger Number of Smaller
Battleships," has been won by Lieu
tenant Commander Thomas L. John
son. U. S. N. The board Of control of
the Naval Institute made the selec-
ton from a large number Of essays
submitted
Middletown transcript., 1916-06-17

A woman will believe anything a
man tells her if he puts it in letter.
Middletown transcript., 1916-06-17
GALL STONES
ELIMINATED

Nine wears ago while under treatment
of nv physician, he advised me that it
would be necessary to perform an opera
ton for Gall Stones, or would never
get well. 1 procured DR.. Kilmer's
Swamp-Root and after taking eight bot
Ties was entirely cured. Am glad to say
that I have never had return OF this
trouble and would gladly recommend
Swamp Root to anyone so troubled.
Yours truly,
JAS. G. INGRAM.
Cordele, Georgia E
Sworn to and subscribed before me tAia
10Th day of February, 1915.
E. F. TISON, Notary Public,
ErieD % (1eOrOia
Middletown transcript., 1916-06-17

The closing exercises Of West Not
tingham Academy, CoIora, were held
Thursday wheE William B. Reynolds,
Philip A. Foster, David L. Glackin and
Miss Maude NJ. Reynolds, were pre-
sented with diplomas. The commence
ment address was delivered by Chief
Justice S. J. Peele, Of Chevy Chase.
Middletown transcript., 1916-06-17

The Commissioners for Cecil county
and the new Auxiliary Board organized
in Elkton by electing John H. Kimble,
chairman. The Road Board will sell
$4,000 worth of bonds and after secur-
ing the State appropriation of S25,00O
will begin work in improving the roads
in the county.
Middletown transcript., 1916-06-17

Mrs. Charles Herzog, wife Of Charles
Herzog, manager Of the Cincinnati
baseball team, who was seriously in
jured in an automobile accident last
week near Preston and taken to
Ridgely hospital, is in an improved
condition and will recover from her
injuries.
Middletown transcript., 1916-06-17

Before the war there were 5000, 900
more women than men in Europe.
Middletown transcript., 1916-06-17

twenty-five new nidshipmen were
admitted to the Naval Academy.
Middletown transcript., 1916-06-17

Russell p. Smith. of Cambridge. was
elected president of the State Fire
mems Association, whose annual con
vention was held at Havre de Grace.
The association will meet next year at
Cumberland.
Middletown transcript., 1916-06-17

The tax rate for Talbot county was
fixed at 81.
Middletown transcript., 1916-06-17

The Maryland Summer Training
School for teachers will open at Ocean
City, Md, June 10 and continue until
August I.
Middletown transcript., 1916-06-17

The Maryland Summer Training
School for teachers will open at Ocean
City, Md, June 10 and continue until
August I.
John D. Wortbington, editor Of the
Belair Democrat" has been appointed
BY Governor Harrington a member OF
the Board Of State Aid and Charities.
Kent County Commissioners have ap-
pointed Gault Applegarth, county road
engineer succeeding Isaac Gibbs,
whose term expired June 1.
Nine young ladies, graduates Of the
Training School for Nurses. Emer-
gency Hospital. Easton, will receive
diplomas Tuesday.
Bishop John Gardner Murray pre-.
sided at the commencement exercises
# st. James School, Washington
county.
At a special election at Chesapeake
City the proposition of assessing a.
special tax to support the fire depart
ment was carried by thirty-two ma
Iority.
The tax rate for Talbot county was
fixed at 81.
Twenty-Five new nidshipmen were
admitted to the Naval Academy.
Before the war there were 5000, 900
more women than men in Europe,
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1916-07-06
C. G. MAX, Your Druggist

Rev. A !. Fl. Ploetz went to Sioux
City Mo nday.
Save pre- mium coupons you get
at Quick s, Vie Nero. Co.-Adv.
Miss Lu, ,lla Patten is visiting
with friends in Iroquois.
Jos. Trantl ma and his crew are
putting the in side finishing on J.
4. Quinn's ne, = house.
y. s. Barker and George Brown
went ID Lake Andes Monday to
try the:=: lack at bass fishing.
J. Z. Turner, Of Springfield, vas
here Tuesday on his way to Hot
Springs to attend meeting OF she
Soldiers Home Be ard, OF which ne
is . member.
Myrtle Vinton'st ant show exhib-
tied here three mig hts last week,
closing Saturday 9 vening. The
shows received very God patronage
and she acting in MOI ' OF The parts
VA vary good.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1916-07-06

| Come in and examine our new
stock of mems suits al. single
pants. I have some exc lent va.
lues at reasonable prices ADV.
| Otto Schn. :erer
| Word reached here las! Friday
of the death of Vincent Kaberna,
at his home in Wagner. Mr.. Ka.
berna was an early settler in Tyn-
dali but has lived in Wagner for
many years.
Mr.. VIM. Homan, who has been
confined to his house for several
months, as result of injuries re-
ceived by falling from a acaffold
when building his barn, was able
to ride to Scotland last Thursday
evening. We are pleased to note
that he is now able to walk with
the aid of clutches, and has good
prospect of recovering, though his
spine which was injured will prob.
ably always be somewhat weak.
Messrs Fred and John Becker
returned last Sunday from Texas
where they went to look after their
land interests. John Becker has
given an oil lease on his land and
the party holding the lease is now
sinking a well on Mr.. Becker's
land. AS it is IN close proximity
to other good wells there is little
doubt but that the new we'll will
also be productive. They say that
at nearly every station in Texas
they saw soldiers on the way to
the border and there is a lively in
terest in the Mexican troubles.
We are pleased to confirm the
report published last week of the
marriage of Mr.. Stafford Donley
and Miss May Warner, at Brain.
ard, Mimi, last week. Mr.. and
Mrs. Donley arrived last Thursday
afternoon, and are now established
as host and hostess at the Donley
Hotel, receiving congratulations of
their many friends. The bride has
made many visits to Scotland at
the home of her aunt, Mrs. W. G.
Brown, and has many friends who
will gladly welcome her as per
manent resident. The groom
we'll everybody knows Staff as
level headed young man, and his
last move is the best he ever made.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1916-07-06
"A son Of Albert Wagner of Wit

A son Of Albert Wagner of Wit
tenberg, about twelve years old,
had the misfortune to get q bullet
into his hand while playing with q
revolver last Saturday. He was
brought to town and the bullet,
which had lodged in his wrist, was
removed.
Announcement has been recsiy-
cd Of the marriage Of Mr.. Waiter
Stark and Miss Luitink which oc.
CURED in Milwaukee, last week.
MI. Stark has many friends here
who will Be pleassd 10 learn Of his
good fortune.
a. D. Ardery got : letter last
week nom his daughter, Miss Lot
te, who i spending her vacation
y Berkeley, GAL, and attending :
summer school. She will return
g Sheridan, Wyo., TO teach again
NEXT year.
Mr.. D. Baily, : sister Of Mrs.
.. e. Tomlinson ,of Portland, Ore,
and Nm. Rssd, of Deliver, H.,
we're guests s tlss Tomlinson home
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1916-07-06

Mrs. Albert Nostrum returned
last Monday from Kansas where
she was called seven weeks ago by
the serious illness of her sister.
When she left, her sister was feel.
ing little better but is still very
sick.
Sam Welk went to Redfeld Mon.
day TO report at the national guard
camp and take his physical exam
nation. Quite a number of
friends were at the depot to bid
him farewell and wish him good
luck.
This is the flush season for the
cream business and the four Scot.
land buyers are kept pretty busy.
Last Saturday eighty-three ten
gallon cans were shipped from
this station.
Miss Louisa Tiede who has been
a faithful clerk at the Quick Sale
for some time, resigned last Satur-
day and went to her nome in
Parkston.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hardinburgh and
Mrs. Thomas went TO Yankton
Sunday to spend the fourth, and
will spend the entire week at that
place.
FOB RENT-4O acres of good
hay land located 2 miles northwest
OF Blaha; s miles southwest of
Scotland. ADV. Frank Stverak.
Mrs. Gerald E. Muller and two
children Of Plankinton were in
town Monday visiting at the home
Of her brother, 9. ]. Marchant.
Two sons Of Mr.. and Mrs. g. F.
Wittmayer came from Trip Mon
day to spend the Fourth with their
grandparents.
Claude Miller and family came
from Pierson, Ia, to spend the
Fourth with his mother, 8. B.
Miller.
Mr.. John Schmierer was as
Kimbal last week looking after his
farm interests there.
Miss Anna each has accepted q
position as teacher in the Waukon-
de high school for the coming year.
Mr.. Walter Gordon, Of YYankton, |
was . guest at the Wittmayer home
last Sunday. |
Nswsafety boxes for rent at the
Bon HoMAr CouNTY BANK.
Edward Ardery Was in Yankton
Monday. /
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1916-07-06
For Pianos sse W. 81. Miller.

=
Mn. Vandiver, Of Sioux Falls,
~ hare last week, visiting he1
Scotland friends.
Emil 6err, d Ksnnsbec, was
- - wssk visiting bis parents,
IT. and Mn. n. @. Herr.
~ Dasiiss owing accounts 10 the
- 4 Mstsalfs = Wagner can pay
~ 1Ine % Tho store 81 Otto
! 6sl iasss, ~ former business
49, q Mstealfsk Wagner. --Ady.
- Nina Campbell, niece 81
NJ 1,ola UAmpbsll ana ! former
tsaslh1s. 8 ~ Scotland schools,
~ Iaa,zied . hes homs Il Platte
- ~. EnxI HowsE, hardware
niessl,ani q BAills Orssk. L.
nanuel r. and family arriy.
el iSom efanton, n. ID, Thursday,
~ ~ eslablishs1 thsmsslyes il
o nSo rule - some iims
- d oi Nh. I,eniI nm. NJ. 81,
s les - bsen speseed
1 4 % ~ sl,e - ~ y. q 81 busi.
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The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1916-07-06

The warm weather that the corn
has been suffering for. came in
in chunks the past week. with
the thermometer ranging for sever.
al days from 80 to SO in the shade.
The result has been shown In :
marvellous growth of the corn. and
a few more such days will put It to
normal size for this season Of the
year.