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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1916-03-21
Announcements.

We are authorized TO announce Hon. D.,
+, French. of Mercer County. Us
candidate for the Democratic nomination
for Governor of West Virginia. subject TO
the action of the voters at the coming
Primary Election.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1916-03-21
Notice to Taspig
For Sale

Jefferson Bowling AII3y Z. \
Alleys. / Pocket Billiard 81,
and Cigar Stand; and do'.s :. \,
For Information App! y n
George street. Charles I''
County, w, Va ~
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1916-03-21
FOR PROsECUTING ATTORNEY.

hereby announce myself as candidate
fol the Democratic nomination fo- Prose
cutting Attorney of Jefferson County at
the Primary Election to be held on June 6,
1916 If dominated and elected / shall dis
charge the duties Of the office impartially
and faithfully TO the best of my ability.
JOHN T. PORTERFIELD.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1916-03-21
HOUSE HOLD GOODS.

piece Oak bed room suit, 2 bed steads aud
mattresses, single and double; wash stand
l wash bowl ana pitcher; large Refrige.-
ator will hold 100 10 of ice; 6 foot extension
Oak Table; Old-time Marble top Buffet;
Writing Desk; rocking Chair; 4 kit hen
chairs; kitchen Oupboards; 2 kitchen
Tables; l serving table: | bench.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1916-03-21

State Of West Virginia. County of jefferson:
/ John Porterfeld, Cashier of the above
named bank, do solemnly swear that the
above statement is true to the best OF my
knowledge and belief.
Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this
10th day of March. 1916.
A. MS. MORGAN,
Notary Public
My Commission Expires March 10, 1917
Correct-Attest.
Jas. W. STRIDER,
J. ID. McGARHY,
JOHN A. WASHINGTON.
Directors.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1916-03-21
An Unusual Serial.

" The Man in the Stone House" is the
title ola brand new serial which is quite
out OF the ordinary. 1t is by Freeman Til
den, AMI you will find the opening chap
teFs next Sunday in the Sunday Magazine
OF The Wash ington Star, March &c.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1916-03-21
MATTE Z. LORENTz
PERCY DeVAULLoRgy7y
OBJECT or Srs

The object Of this Suit NJ.
yorce a vIncnlo matlmopF
custody Of the two cdiitrs "
and the defendants ioraIins,,
and counsel fee. and Ear w1
general relief as may D. pio.s
1t appearing. on AFFIDAVIT
that the Defendant, percy h
uon-residents Of the Stale M /
he is hereby required tos,,s.
Month after the date oilbe s,s,'
this order and do what /. 60
his interests in this matter.
1t is ordered that q cons aM
forthwith published once , -
consecutive weeks in Ire s,lnF \
a newspaper printed 10 The ian
Town, in the County Of Jsssv
posted atthe front door Of Nd
ofJefferson county, atleittss5s
judgment or decree is fendes
CIV C0NI
Clerk Of ths II
Brow q Bon
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1916-03-21
For ASSES SOR.

We hereby announce ourselves as
candidates for assessor and deputy assessor
for Jefferson county, subject to the Demo-
cratic primary election, June 9th.
VIM. A. DANIEL,
ARMISTEAD S. LUCAS.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1916-03-21
Stockholders Annua
Meeting.

The annual meeting of the Stockholders
of the Bank of Charles Town will be held
10 the directors room at the bank on Mon
day. April 3, 1916, at IL o'clock noon.
JOHN PORTERFIELD
Cashier.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1916-03-21
FOR THg HOUSE OFF DELEGATES.

| hereby announce myself can dldate Ior
election TO the House OF Dele gates, suoJeet
to the action of the Democratic Primaries,
June 9Th,
Bardane, W. Va,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1916-03-21

In the matter OF 10. ooo
Bankrupt
Petition for Discharge.
To the Honorable Aston g. Dayton, Judge
of the District Cour of the United States
for the Northern District of West Virginia.
VIM. A Waters, of Harper's Ferry, in the
County of Jefferson and State Of West Vir-
ginia, in said District. respectfully repre-
sents that on the 20 day of April, last
past he was duly aoJudged bankrupt un-
der the acts of Congress relating 10 bank
ru tcy; that ne has duly surrendered all his
property and rights of property, and has
fully complied with all the requirements OF
said acts and Of orders of the court touching
his bankruptcy.
Wherefore, he prays that he may be de
creed by the Court to have full discharge
from all debts provable against his estate
under said bankrupt acts, except such
debts as are excepted by law from such dis
charge.
Dated this 9th day of March, A. d. 1916
VIM. a. Waters, Bankrupt,
By Geo. NJ. BeltzhooVer, Jr., Counsel.
ORDER OF NOTICE THEREON.
Northern District of West Virginia, SIS.
On this 14th day of March A. D 1916. on
reading the foregoing petition, it is ordered
by the Court that hearing be had upon the
same on the nth day OF April, A. .. 1916
before said Court at Martlnsburg in said
district at ten O'Clock in the forenoon, and
that notice thereof be published in the
Spirit Of Jefferson newspaper printed in
said District and that all known creditors
and other persons in interest may appear
at the said time and place and show cause
if any they have, Why the prayer of the
said petition should not be granted
And it is further ordered by the Court,
that the clerk shall send by mail to all
known creditors copies Of said petition and
Of residence as stated,
witness the Honorable Aston G. Dayton
Judge of the said Court. aud the seal there
of, at Martins burg in said district on the
14th day of March a. D.. 1916.
Attest: S. 4. HARRISON, Clerk.
March 81 At,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1916-03-21

Capt. II. { Ge;zendanner, of Jeffer.
son County, IS being favorebr mentioned
for appointment to the z ..aey in the
Public Service Comm la caused by
the death Of Ex-Governor VIM. 0. D aw.
son. Capt. Ge'zsudanner is well quail
fed for the position, and we have no
doubt would make one Of ths ablest mem
bers Of the board Jefferson County has
received v-ry ht.ls recognition at the
hands of the State Administration aud
we respectfully urge tina, Governor Hat.
field appoint Captain Getzsndanner to
TINS n0sitinn
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1916-03-21

After having toured the country for
half century under the ownership
and name of John Robinson. the circus
with that cognomen has been sold to
two southern showmen. 1t is a good
bet, however, that it will continue to
tour the country under that name for
another half century at least.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1916-03-21

Dr. Pierce's Cold.
eoyery is a tonic q.
brings new activity =
ach and bowels in +, i.
causing sallovness, ~
constipation to dlssp,s,.
Good blood means ~,
health ha means strong Ne
full of vigor and ansI,, n.
alert and muscles svs, e
medicine dealer win 49,,
DR.. Pierce's Golden g M, ! !
in either liquid or t,gl,.
to Dr. Pierce, Invalid. Bs.
n. Y for free book q, +,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1916-03-21
Death Of ReY. Dr.. BedingeI.

Rev Dr. Everett Wade Bedinger,
retired PresbEl3 rian minister, noted
educator nj Confederate veteran,
die3 March 9th at his home in An
choraze, Kentucky, aged IS years and
o months lie graduated from Yale
in 1851 and in 1853 was ordained a
minister. lis first charge was at
Redwood, Ky. When the Civil War
broke out he came to Virginia and
enlisted In the Confederate army,
fighting until the war ended. when
he held The rank of captain. He re-
turned to Kentucky in 1870, where
later he became pastor of the An
chorage Presbyterian Church and
head of Bellwood Seminary He was
twice married. His first wife was
Miss Sallie E. Lucas, sister of the late
Judge Daniel B. Lucas, of this county.
His second wife, who survives him,
was Miss Anna B;llmyer, of Shep-
herdstown. Rev. DR.. Bedinger was
the father Of fourteen children, OF
whom twelve survive.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1916-03-21
Report Of The Condition
OF THE
Bank ofChanes Town

Located at Charles Town. Jefferson County /:
in the State of West Virginia, at the close Oh
business March z. 1910.
Bank first began business April 1871.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1916-03-21
House for Sail

Good New six Room Franz 4
Fifth Avenue IN Ransom Iol q
under whole house CisteT1. sss
good Out buildings. L0ibs'
Come and see. VIII make ie,1i 4
viii sell at once. AFpyMs
March TT,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1916-03-21
VEHICLES,

Thrush and Slough Buggy been run six
months; | cut under surrey; l light spring
wagon; 212 horse power Gasoline Engine
and Pump Jack; l No. 10 DeLayal Cream
snr,nrarAr
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1916-03-21
Chinese LaQntT'

The undersigned annoa1es
opened a Laundry 10 The A5l
Room, 226 West Washiuua
will do all kinds of Laundry r5
guarantee FIRST CLASS Wou !
fully sOlicits q liberal slsr 4 4
patronage.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1916-03-21
Order of PubIis,,

The State of West v,,I,,.
.p, County ofI,ss,,
AT Bules held in tie AM.
D =! Court Of Jefer,ar ~
Fret Monday in March l9,s
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1916-03-21
FoK cOUNTY c0MMIssI0NIR.

At the solicitation OF my lriend- ere0y
announce myself as a candl date for Cou ~
Commiss oueE on The ii iddleway District.
subject To- the aclaian gt the Democratic
voters 81 the ? mar, Election Juue 9th
1915 Having been 6 esd ut Of Jefferson
County for % years aud d loyal support CT
q the Democratic party and its priucibles.
solicit y9nr support and Il elected will
serve the Hldce to the best Q my abb ity.
Respectfully
D. 2 ROVER,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1916-03-21

New Spring and Summer Dress Goods and
Silks at Palmbaum's
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1916-03-21
BOarders WanA'

30 arders Wanted Ny TIE III n
Applyb
MRS. BENZ. HHITTlS6a
iOS West Caseaf
Charlie lgnT
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1916-03-21
Bankrupt's Petition.
FOR DISCHARGE.

United States of America,
Northern District Of West Virginia, IS:
In the United States District Court 10 ano
for said District.
In the matter OH No. $50
VIM. A. Walters In Bankruptcy
Bankrupt
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1916-03-21

Medical Me Discovery +, Fs !
ter, and after tsti,.o
now no" eat anything ! Y, Y
I me Am doing n Saat
Tl ! prObabiy = y. \
been able to d N. 9el 3
|, Pierce's medi ~ ita
West, Va. ~ st Jos
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1916-03-21
Furniture Repairing.

desire to notify my frie nds and the pub-
JIG that am prepared to repair all kinds Of
at reasonable prices. Upholster
ing and Antique Furniture Speciality An
tique Furniture bought and sold,
Carry full line of Samples for Upbolster.
ing. Shop on Fast Liberty Street ntxt n
Jefferson Garage. Give me call.
All kinds of Bee Supplies Crates. Sec
dons, foundations and bee hives.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1916-03-21
STOVES.

1 six hole Steel R,nge with water tank
been used q months; l Tenn Barron double
heater and radiator; l three burner Coal
Stove with baker.
MISCELLANEOUS.
American Wire Fence Strecher; Glover seed
Sower; gallon Cedar Churn; Cider press;
% gal Cream Cans; 5 gal. Oil Can; 2
Axes. 3 wedges; Cross cut Saw; Saugage
Grinder; Stone and Glass Jars; 8 leather
halters; Calf crate and Hog Loader; Lot of
Poultry fence; Lot Walnut Gate Lumber 10
foot long;
200 Bundles of Good Fodder
andmany other articles too numerou, to
mention.
TERMS OF SALE A credit of NOR tbs
will be given on all sums over $40, pur-
chaser to give negotiable note with APP
proved security, payable at any Bank in
Charles Town. Sums under $40. Cash.
Sale to begin at 10 o'clock a. IN.
JOHN J. EBY.
&. d. BOYER, Auotioneer.
BANE BROWN. Clerk.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1916-03-21
Houses For Rid

s. veral Houses for Rftl a
D. &. HUGHES.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1916-03-21

The Green Hill Orchard Company
which owns sixty-five acres of orchard
in bearing, three miles northeast of
Charles Town has been reorganized.
and Mr.. John w. Shaner, of Connells-
vile, Pa, has been placed in charge
as manager. Mr.. Shaner and his fam
lily have already moved to the prop
erty. The new manager is a brother
OF Attorney P. K. Shaner, of Green's
burg, Pa, one of the principal stock
holders of the company, and is a
genial gentleman, with experience in
the orchard industry.
Upon its reorganization, the com
pany has paid off all the obligations
Of the old company, and will improve
the property. Dir. Charles Faddis, a
graduate in fruit culture, who has re-
Gently located permanently in Martins
burg, has been employed to go over
the orchard thoroughly, to superintend
the pruning and spraying this spring.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1916-03-21

County Clerk, Chas. A. Johnson was
aroused from his slumbers at an early
hour, Thursday morning by John
Purdham, and Mamie Wilson, couple
from Page county in quest of a mar
rage license, Purdham and his bride
elect had arrived here from Luray be-
tween j and O'Clock Wednesday
night, and went back home at 9 a. m.
Thursday. From the time of their
rival until they called on the clerk for
license, they are believed to have
walked about town to absorb the
fresh air hereaboutS. Other couples
who have taken out licenses to we'd
were Walter Bryan Hoffmaster and
Katherine Florence Kidwiler, of Bak-
erton; Joseph H. Huff and Lacy B
Barron, of Charles Town; John E
Osbourn and Emma Med Marshall
both OF kearneysville; Jackson Robin
son and Theodosia Jefferson, colored,
OF Charles Town; George J. Coleman
and Bessie Baltimore, colored, OF Jef-
tcrsOn county.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-02-18
President Worst Today
Outlined Reorganization
Plan for A. c. to the
State Board of Regents

Bismarck N. D. Feb. 1S-President
the business the college, He
institution should have head OF tVo
Worstne has
been considered the in any
The members claim there to
the board his
possible. - '
President Worst outlined plan be
adopted the agricultural college, He would
ment teach experimental Each
would be agrcu-
college would be
the departments.
President Worst pointed
under whNh the college established, provide
there must be head Of the
President Worst this to
organization OF the agricultural
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-02-18
Equity Workers Are
Putting Keen Stud
on Practical Side
of Their ProbleA.
(By Forum Staff Correspondent)

Staff Correspondent
Mnot NJ Feb 1s-Perfection of the scheme outlined and
control of independent
will
meeting of American society of equity.
proposition in the form Of motion to make
drafted the preliminary plans which
yesterday This committee which likely will be
tinued proceed with the work outlined.
speeches by e G. Con-
county, president to
candidate opposed preparedness and
platform of the progressive dem
both democratic
forces hat nowi in opposition to each other
meanwhile committees appointed yesterday were at
preparing reports afternoons session.
resolutions against preparedness will feature the
of The resolutions committee.
of purchas
handle all supplies needed
other products
is anticipated.
candidates the
nd the democratic n that
confined committee work.
that the delegates conclude
business and evening.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-02-18
North Dakota Lumber ..
Dealers to Hold Big
Convention Next Week

dresses made by DR.. Stanley L. Krehs
of Philadelphia, noted lecturer, who
will speak on the subject of The Sc
cret and Pull of Suggestion in Adver-
tising and Salesmanship. c, w. Horak
of Chicago and Z. J. ManniX will al
so be speakers Mr.. ManniX is con-
nected with The Commercial News of
Sioux Falls. S. d. The sessions will
be held in Assembly hall.
There are also going to be a num-
ber of entertainment features for the
visitors. Principal among these will
be O big banquet that will be held at
the Waldorf hotel on Thursday even
ing.
The lumbermen of the territory are
greatly interested in the coming
meeting and there seems to be no
doubt that the attendance is going to
surpass that of any meeting that has
been held by the organizes.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-02-18
Russians Claim the
Capture of Erzerum
Was Accomplished by
Remarkable Feat of Arms

Petrograd Feb 1sThe fall of Erzerum the most important
Turkish stronghold Asia considered
pregnab offers the spectacle of first class fortress
built mile above the yield
ing to bayonet attack after 36 hour bombardment
operations conducted the
don the being and the registering times
below
under methods adopted by the Russians, said be
orderly flight the roads leading to Sivas.
As the garrison apparently scattered all directions is
that although
cial figures still lacking
After the taking of Niska, appeared the Russian attack
be directed upon the Turkish right flank by rapidly troops
The made all assault this
Apparently had little attack the
the
less apprehension danger frontal attack
after the Russians succeeded taking the first line of
there besana persistent bombadment the Turkish center
followed by bayonet charge the mpetuos of which the
defenders off their feet
1t asserted that this charge likely down in history
OF the brilliant the IL recognized that
Of tho assault due almost entirely to bayone work
HINDU TROOPS MUTINIED.
Berlin, ia
the Cologne News
said entire regiment mutned killing twelve officers including
and that other Hindu the After
battle of two hours the mutinous troops routed
NEW VOTES OF CREDIT.
London, -New credit
will be asked by Premier Asqut Of the house OF
Monday The will bring the total of
propriations to $1oo0,oooyooo.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-02-18
BELGIUM TO TAKE
! PART IN PEACE
.y . = =
NEGOTIATIONS

Paris, Feb. 1S.-The declaration of
the. entente allies to the Belgian gov
ernment that hostilities would not be
permitted to end without Belgium
having established it's political and
economic independence, and that Bel
gium would be called upon to take part
in the peace negotiations, is explain
ed by The Temps as designed to enable
Belgium to take a direct part in the
peace negotiations as an Independent
power, and thus be released from the
limitations imposed by the interna-
tional guarantee Of Belgium neutrali-
ty agreed to in 1889.
The Belgian government, says The
Temps, through her own envoys now
will have voice in determining her
national future and in regulating the
new order Of things arising in Europe
The newspaper adds that the sugges-
tion for the declaration came from the
Belgians.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-02-18

The next big convention to be held
In Fargo will take place next week on
Wednesday and Thursday when the
members of the North Dakota Retail
Lumbermen's association will gath
err for the ninth annual session.
H. T. Alsop. secretary of the or
ganization, stated this morning that
from the reports that are coming in
from all parts of North Dakota and
nearby towns in Minnesota, the meet
ing is going to be the largest one In
the history Of the association.
The program for the convention
contains list of interesting sub
jects that will be discussed by the
members, relative to the lumber busi-
ness in the state. while there are a
number of the most prominent speak
ers of the country going to be pres
ent and give addresses.
Among others there will be ad-
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-02-18

Washington, Feb. 1S.--President
Wilson has sent to the senate his re-
sponse to the Fall resolution, adopted
last month, requesting him to report
on facts leading up to recognition by
the United States OF the defacto gov
ernment Of Mexico headed by General
Carranza. 1t was in the form of q long
letter from Secretary Lansing, sum-
marizing the events which preceded
recognition and transmitting a great
volume Of data, including list Of all
Americans killed in Mexico and along
the border during the past six years.
The president declined to comply
with that part of the Fall resolution
asking for diplomatic and consular
reports on political conditions and
events in Mexico. The senate was i'm
formed that it was not compatible
with public interests to furnish this
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-02-18
fBv Staff Correspondent.)


Minot, N. D., Feb. 1S.-A marked
feature of the present convention of
the North Dakota union of the Amer
Jean Society of Equity, in progress
here, is the great interest the dele
gates are evidencing in the practical
side of cooperative organization.
There has been less of the siectacu-
lar, it is true, but the society dele
gates have given very close attention
to every problem that has presented
itself. This was particularly true with
respect to the elevator control problem,
presented to the convention yesterday.
Generally, the delegates who ad-
dressed the convention, expressed the
conviction that there was need for
greater efficiency in the handling of
farmers, or Independent elevators. Just
what step should be taken to bring
about such improved efficiency was
mot clear to the majority OF the menu
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-02-18
BernstorH Informs
Germany United States
Must Be Assured on
All Points Demanded

Washington Ex-senator Lodge ranking minority
the relations committee made in the
principle that and citizens
begent solely
would be unneutra act and toward He said
would make the United begerent
marine had been from the
The spoke length dwelling the history
national relating
precedens in the record Of the U nited States
he referred
change it's policy which
intention ships Feh 29
AS late President Wilson's May 49, 1915 signed
Senator Lodge sad this recognized that
within their ndsputed rights taking their ships
Such he added has the practice of nations
the armed merchantmen
altered that should
which established
the courts and by all international authorities for at least
Sterling spoke
the
allied merchant ships He United
its "gravest international
lnstead of yielding the claims the admiralty
CABINET DISCUSSES SITUATION.
Washington Feb. 1sThe submarine situation with its
Lansing
and discussed the question with the president length
the United asking
this be fully and uniformly known the
manic allies
RERNsToRFF CABLES GERMANY
explaining in negotiations
Germany submarine warfare the United States will
which has contended the
will be conducted in accordance with the established principles Of
is understood that informed
intention
inconsistent with the given in the Arabic
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-02-18
Submarine Situation Was
Subject for Discussion at
Meeting of Cabinet Today
NEWSPAPER NAN
HAS DISAPPEARED

Chicago, ILL.,, Feb. 1S.-A city
wide search is being made by the
police for Scott Laird, publisher
of The Oelwein, Iowa Daily News,
for many years publisher of The
Winona. Minnesota, Republican,
Herald.
Laird, who came here to attend
a meeting Of middle west newspa-
per men, disappeared from q hotel
Wednesday morning, leaving his
hat, coat and other belongings.
] Friends are unable to get any
trace of him.