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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-03-18
WILL BECOME A BARGE
Former Potomac Steamer Capital
City Purchased By Balti-
more Company.

Transfers of vessel property at the
Baltimore Custom House for the week
ended yesterday illustrates the de-
terioration of a well-known side
wheel steamer of the Potomac, which
by her last transfer will become 4
barge. The steamer in question is
the Capital City, transferred from
Joseph Bremen to the Boston Iron
and Metal Company, of Baltimore,
and subsequently transferred to John
T. Donohue, president of the North
ern Transportation Company, of this
port.
As the John w. Thompson, the
steamer was built at Camden, N. j.,
in 1875. After running on the Poto
mac for several years, she was pur-
chased by the late E. S. Randall and
was continued on the river route
under the name of the Harry Randall.
Later her name was changed to the
Capital City. The vessel has an iron
hull, ITO feet long, 90 feet beam and
s feet nodded depfh. She registers
! 496 tons gross and 41S net
! 1t was said that the steamers hull
was constructed for a double-end fer
! nv steamer, but subsequently it was
; determined to make boat of anoth-
er class of her. She was brought to
! the Potomac in the fall Of 1873 in
command of Capt. John Wood, and
belonged to the Inland and Seaboard
! Navigation Company, the line which
! operated the steamers E. C. Knight
and John Gibson, then running be-
I tween this port and New York, and
the Lady of the Lake, which was or,
the Norfolk route. She last ran on
the Potomac as one Of the fleet of
the Potomac and Chesapeake Com
pany. Having outlived her day
of usefulness, the boat, then
known as the Capital City, was dis
mantled and for a time lay at the
dock of the Mutual Ice Company.
foot of Cameron street She was later
towcd to Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-03-18
MRS. HANTZMON'S DEATH

News was received here today OF
the death in Charlottesville at 4
n. this morning of Mrs. Harry
Hantzmon whose husband was for
mcrly superintendent Of gas in this
city. Mrs. Hantzmon has three sis
;crs residing in Alexandria, Mrs. Jas.
R. Pickcns, Mrs. Charles Pickcns and
Mrs. Robert Elliott. She was Miss
Thomas of Lecsburg, w. Va, Her
funeral will take place in Chariot
tcsvillc Monday morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-03-18

The Rev. Z. B. Jackson, the new
pastor Of the First Baptist Church
arrived here with his family yes
tcrday. He will preach his first scr
mon as pastor here tomorrow morl'-
ing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-03-18

Robbers" will be the morning sub
icct of the Rev. E. T. kirkley tomor-
row morning. His evening subject
will be "Thc Pursuing Enemy. At
The Christian Endcavor Society meet
ing Stonewall Smith will be the
leader.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-03-18
AT THE. CHURCHES

At the Second Presbyterian Church
tomorrow the Rev. John Lee Allison
D. D., will have for his subIec:
Faith in Exercise. His evening Sub
.'cct will be evangelical.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-03-18

At Trinity Church tomorrow the
pastor tbs Rev. L. Nj. Ferguson.
will preach in the morning on The
Lords Way" and in the evening on
Faith Overcome Fear"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-03-18

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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-03-18
TRUSTEE ELECTED
Carroll Pierce Will Continue in Charge
of f. S. Lcadbcater and Sons
Affairs

Carroll Pierce, vice-prcsidcnt Of
The Citizens National Bank, was yes
tcrday elected trustee of the firm OF
Z. S. Leadbcater and Sons, whole
sale druggists. Since the firm was
placed in bankruptcy six weeks ago
Mir. Pierce has served as temporary
receiver. Mr.. Pierce was authorized
70 continIe the business.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1916-01-28
UNITED STATES NAVY
MAKES POOR SHOWING

Representative Gardner of Massa-
chusetts, one of the strong advocates
of preparedness, has gathered infor-
nation to the effect that some of
Americas finest battleships can only
show an average of per cent in hits,
gained at the annual target practice.
From this showing, preparedness is
urged upon congress.
If Representative Gardner's infor-
nation is correct, it must be admitted
that the United States is at the mercy
of any of the most insignificant ma
tons of the world. But of what avail
to double, or treble, or increase to any
number our battleships if no more eff
fective work is shown than the figures
of the congressman from Massa-
chusetts indicate? The ordinary lay
man would say that the first place to
begin, in the matter of preparedness,
would be with the present gunners of
the navy. If they cannot effectively
man the fleet we have today, why
spend millions in building more men-of
war?
From the record as given by Repre-
sentative Gardner it would appear that
the United States navy is run on the
same inefficient plan as the reclama-
ton and other departments of the gov
ho a tod
congress have to be used up, whether
benefcially or not. High salaried Of
ficers have to be paid, regardless of
their ability to earn the salary. 1t is
not question of obtaining results, but
of retaining the jobs and spending the
money, with elaborate reports pre-
pared at endless expense which are
never read.
The issue of preparedness may bring
out the plain fact that what the United
States needs above all things is that
its business affairs be run on business
principles. No individual employer of
labor, nor any corporation would keep
an employee over "a hours who did not
make showing of better than 8 per
cent of efficiency. Then why should
Uncle Sam? Instead of a larger navy
and larger army with the usual quota
of officers, what the United States
needs today is less officers and red tape
winders and more efficiency-ln every
department of the government,
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1916-01-28
O5O93
Notice for Publication.

Department Of the Interior. U. S.
Land Office at Missoula. Montana,
Dec. 20, 1915.-Notice is hereby given
that James McVay, of Horte, Mon
tana, who on Nov. "a, 1918, made
nd entry No. 05093, for Unit
B, Lots 3, 4, Sec. /, T. 20 NJ,
r. % w. M. M, has filed
notice of intention to make COM
mutation proof under new law to
establish claim to the land above
described, before Register and Re-
on the 31st day of January, 1916.
Claimant names as witnesses; Oscar
Lundvahl, William McGourty, Ennis
P. Mullis, of Horte, Montana, Ar]ie
E. Storms, of Roman, Montana.
FRANK M. McHAFFIE,
dec "a jan % Register.
Non-cOal land, Flathead Project
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1916-01-28
Luke McLuke Says:

Luke McLuke Says:
When you hear man signing for
the good old days you can bet that
what he means is the good old nights,
The amateur photographer isn't the
only man who takes the worst views
Of everything.
A woman always likes to 90 out with
another woman who can't afford to
dress as we'll as she can.
Better be careful. Some Of those bat
thing suffragists are liable to lay for the
men who called them "old hens"
The old fashioned boy who wanted to
be president now has son who wants
to be big league ball player.
Every now and then you will meet
the kind of man who blames his lack
Of education on the fact that the truant
officer didn't attend to his duties.
When man acts like hog when he
eats and sleeps he always attributes 1t
to his clear conscience.
Some people are kept poor because
they spend so much money pretending
they are not.
A man expects it from other men, but
it always Jars him when he sees a wo-
man splitting.
There are lots of featherwcights in
the world who never had boxing gloves
on their hands.
You may have noticed that the lad
who is always blowing about what he
is going to do tomorrow never has Il
word to say about what he did ycser
day.
What has become Of the old fash.
toned woman who was glad when the
children caught the measles or whoop,
ing cough or diphtheria or scarlet fever
because she knew they had to catch
them some time and wouldn't get them
4 second time7
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1916-01-28

listing under the firm name and style Of
Barton, Burrell and McAuley', and
Earnest w. Barton, G. A. Burrell and
Albert M. McAuley, of Dixon, Mon
tana, whose place of business was Mis-
soula county, Montana, is hereby dis
solved by mutual consent of all the
parties thereto. All persons indebted
to the said partnership are hereby noti-
fled to make all settlements with G.
A. Burrell of Dixon, Montana.
Witness our hands and seals this the
5th day of January, A. D. 1916.
G. A. BURRELL,
EARNEST w. BARTON,
ALBERT McAULEY.
Dwight N. Mason, attorney for said
copartnership, Roman, Montana. 1888
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1916-01-28

He Should Worry.
A cheerful cuss Is Ezra Fentz,
He never chews his pills;
He pays lot Of compliments,
But he won't pay his bills.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1916-01-28
And Pinked on tho Pimple.

And Pnked on the Pimpie.
The American Society Of Phrenolo-
gists at it's recent meeting in Philadel-
phia prepared for general circulation a
list Of terms that may be used as syn.
OWNS for init on the head" thus con.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1916-01-28

Ono Way to Get Subscriptions.
If the young man who was seen Sun
day evening kissing his best girl while
standing at the front gate will sub
scribe for the Observer before next
press day no further mention will be
made Of the matter.-Hartford (Ark.)
Observer.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1916-01-28

ferring great favor on these who are
always looking for something new.
Here they are:
Drubbed on the dome.
BANNED on the bean.
Tapped on the conk.
Bumped on the beezer.
Bitfcd on the COCO.
Busted on the Uranium.
Whitfield on the skull.
Cracked on the nut.
Nailed on the mob.
Slugged in the belfry.
damned on the peak.
Dinged on the brain box.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1916-01-28
Kick In,

IT'S the week before Christmas and all
through the land
Friend wife greets friend husband with
wide opened hand
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1916-01-28

Well, This Ought to Start Something.
Dear Luke-There are only two ami
mails that wear chin whiskers. And
you can't blame the poor goat. He
can't help himself.-C. w. Chance.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1916-01-28
Mary's Little Lamb.

Mary had little lamb
At lunch A matter which
We wish to state would indicate
That Mary's folks are rich.
kansas City Journal.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1916-01-28
Our Daily

Our Daily Special.
If you don't keep your own secret it
won't be kept
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1916-01-28
Bits Of BByplay
By Luke McLuke
Copyright, 1915, the Cincinnati
Enquirer
y Like McLuke
Force of Habit.

'See here" said the owner of the
paint store. you will have to be more
careful. We sell our paints by number,
and on ten or a dozen occasions you
have sold No. & paint when you were
asked for No. 2 paint. What is the
matter with you"
ut must be force of habit" replied
the new clerk. you see, l was for
merly employed in the woman's de-
partment Of shoe store"
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1916-01-28
Them Is Hard Words.

AS disseminator of establishment
we back Luke McLuke against the
world. Democrat.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1916-01-28

Food For Thought.
must have food for thought" said he,
"And have a great bunch;
I'll go to free library
And get nice free lunch"
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1916-01-28
Thinos to Worry About.

Thngs to worry ABOUT.
If the sun were a burning lump OF
coal it would burn out in G,OOO years.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1916-01-28
Ouch!

"Are you fond of music?" asked Miss
Oldgirl.
mot very" replied Mr.. Oldbatch,
''but prefer it to popular songs"
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1916-01-28

A Fruitful Topic.
He brags about his ancestry,
Does pompous Mr.. Demmon;
It's plain to me his family tree
Produced at least one lemon.
Cincinnati Enquirer.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1916-01-28

Names Is Names.
B. z. Bee lives at Fleming. O.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1916-01-28
Notice of Dissolution of Co.
Partnership

Notice is hereby given that the CO.
partnership heretofore known and ex-
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1916-01-28

His highbrow boast of ancestry
Ran on in such rut
Twas plain to see his native tree
Had fruited in a nut.
Memphis Commercial Appeal.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1916-01-28
Entire Stock Of WOn1en's and
Misses Coats at Whole
sale Cost or below

Every garment brand '7ew; and each is the
KIM that Tie sf7,Qytest Yessed ,g0n1e7 are t1oiU
Wearing
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-08-23
LOCAL ITEMS.

Fred Schneider came up from
West Union Thursday and took in
the fair.
Attorney Z w. Cutting and
family arrived home Monday from
their outing at Clear Lake.
Misses Hannah and Hattie See
katz returned to their home at Steu-
ben, Wis. Monday, having visited at
the home of their uncle, John See
katz.
H. j. Goddard, of McGregor, a
brother-in-law, of Mrs. j. G. Mccall
lum came up Friday and took in the
fair and visited at the McCallum
home
Editor Herman Haislet, wife
land son returned to st. James, MINI
Sunday, after a visit with Decoral
relatives. They made the trip il
their car. Mr.. Haislett is editor o.
the st. James Independent, and il
also a representative in the state leg
Iislature. He is a candidate for re
ELECTION this fall
Misses Anna and Martha Seim o
Chicago, were DEBORAH visitors las
Thursday, taking in the fair and Wis
iting old friends here. They were
former residents of Conover and haS
been visiting Miss Adrina Dyrlane
at Calmar, who accompanied then
to DEBORAH.
Mrs. Catherine Lott, of Chicago
is a guest of her sister, Mrs. b. H
Adams.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-08-23
IyOIflen.

Mrs. Erick Z. Lomen passed
away at her home three miles and a
half southeast of DEBORAH Sunday
morning at eleven o'clock, after an
illness of about year. For the past
two weeks she had been confined to
her bed. The deceased was born in
Norway Feb. 20, 1882, and was "a
years and six months old when death
claimed her. Her husband passed
away ten years ago in April. Six
children were born to the union,
two sons having passed away, Henry
40 years ago and John six years
ago. The surviving children are
Henry and Christina who live on the
home place; Evan, Springfield town
ship and Gustave, Leroy, Mimi.
The deceased was one of the nigh
ly esteemed women of this county
and during her long life here mum
bered her friends by the score, anC
all will be grieved to hear of hel
passing. The funeral services viii
| be held today at one o'clock from the
home and two o'clock from the
Washington Prairie church. Rev
Paul Koren will officiate.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-08-23
johnson.

Mrs. Bertha johnson passed away
Thursday at the home OF her broth
er, Hans Martinson near the City
Park, after about years illness.
The deceased was born in Totem,
Norway, June 80, 1855. In the spring
of 1875 she was united in marriage
to Helmer johnson (Carsen,) who
passed away some years ago. Eight
children were born to the union, six
of whom survive, two sons having
passed away. The surviving children
are Mrs. Isaac Peterson, Mrs. E. c..
Roed and Mrs. Geo. Jaastad, Canoe
township; Martin, Aurora, Oregon;
William, DEBORAH and Mabel at
home. One brother, Hans Martin
son, of this city also survives. The
sympathy Of all is extended to the
bereaved children in their loss of this
kind, noble and loving mothe'. The
funeral services were held Monday
afternoon at three o'clock from the
Canoe church, Rev. Rasmussen, Of
floating, interment being in the
cemetery near by.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-08-23
The Vote ON the Rest Room.

The Civic Club of Decorah have
the proposition in hand to establish
a rest room in Decorah next year,
for the convenience of people who
wish place to go and rest while
shopping. A box was placed in the
floral hall at the fair grounds during
the fair and people were requested
to sign vote for or against. Only
about rs votes were cast for the pro-
position and two thirds of the votes
were cast by DEBORAH women, very
few people from the country voting
on the proposition. However the
proposition will be taken care of in
the future and suitable room Sc
cured.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-08-23
DEATHS OF THE WEEK.
Dahl.

Mrs. Martha Hermanna Dahl, be-
loved wife of S. H. Dahl, of this city,
passed away at the hospital last
Thursday morning at $50 o'clock,
after an illness of five months from
cancer of the stomach.
Martha Christoffersen was born
August 4, 1882 in Drammen, Nor
way, and was a daughter of Anders
and Nicotine Christoffersen, who now
reside in Minneapolis. When the de-
ceased was one year old her parents
moved to Stenkjaer Norway, where
she grew to young womanhood; lat
er they moved to Christiania. In
1905 she came to America. On the
same ship the bereaved husband, to
whom she was then engaged also
Travelled. They were united in mar
riage in Fingal, North Dakota, where
they lived about two months, and
then removed to Minneapolis, where
their home was until two years ago
when they came to DEBORAH to i've.
Besides the bereaved husband she is
Iagrvived ty her parents, four broth
CTS and one SIS ser, all of whom live
in Minneapolis, with the exception OF
enc brother who lives in Iron River,
Mich. During the residence OF the
deceased in DEBORAH she made many
friends. She was a woman possessed
fof a beautiful character and endear-
cd her.elf to all, and the bereaved
nus baad has the sympathy of all in
Ibis loss. The funeral services were
held Sunday from the home, 30I Me-
chanic street. Rev. X. A. Kasberg of
floating, and interment was in the
Norwegian cemetery.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-08-23
Will Sell Their Residence.

Claire Mckinney came up from
Waterloo last night on short wish
to his wife and parents, Alderman
Mckinney and wife. Mr.. and Mrs.
Mckinney intend to move TO Water
loo where Claire is connected with
the Moore-Sieg Construction Co., and
consequently they wish to sell their
residence here, on Mechanic street,
and have advertised it for sale in this
weeks Public Opinion.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-08-23
Big Sale Starts Friday.

Graham's store has large ad In
this issue giving special prices on
big summer end sale, which starts
Friday. Some very cheap prices are
quoted on a lot of articles. LOOK
UP the ad.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-08-23
ON THE sTORK SPECIAL.

A fine baby boy was porn 10 MI
and Mrs. Leonard Moe, of GailsVille
Wis, on Friday morning, at the
home of his mother, Mrs. L. L. Moe IN
DEBORAH.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. Engbretson' OF
this city, are now grandparents
fine young man arriving on Aug. II
70 bless the home of Mr.. and MIS-
= f. Maland, of near Harmony Inc
baby weighed SA pounds and was
born at the Engbretson nome Oh
broadway. Naturally the eX-aider
man is wearing broad smile since
he has been placed in the ranks o.
the grandfathers.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Ryan OF TINS
CITY. are rejoicing over the birth OF
a baby girl, born to them Friday
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-08-23
Bowery Dance at Fair Grounds.

Next Saturday night big bowery
dance will be given at the fair
grounds on the bowery that was used
during the fair. The floor is fine,
and no doubt big crowd will be out.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-08-23
While in New York.

purchased twenty-five dozen beau
tiful silk front shirts when we are
at this time retailing at sl'9s. These
shirts are worth fully $500 eaeh,
hut during this special sale they VIII
=, ella az q 9S BEARS.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-08-23
PETIT JURORS DRAWN.
Sentember Term of District Court
for Winneshiek Will Open
Sept. IS.

The following Petit Jurors for the
September 1916 term district court
are summoned to appear at 200 o.
clock D. M, September goth, 1916.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-08-23

Many young people of this yicin-
ity should avail themselves OF the
educational advantages offered by the
Upper Iowa University-the home
COLLEGE" of Northeastern Iowa. sep
tember 18th and 18th are enrolment
49,. 34-1pd.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1916-12-21
CHRISTMAS PROGRAMS
OF CHURCHES VARIED
While baptist, Methodist and Con-
gregationni VIII Have Trees
Presbyterian WIN Have
Church Dinner.

There will he variety in the pro-
gram with which the ontario church
es will celebrate Christmas. The
usual tree exercises will be held by
the Methodist and Congregational
Sunday schools. and the Baptists will
have a special service sunday even
ing with a Christmas program featur-
ing. AZ the Catholic church the us
uai Christmas masses will be celc-
brated
The United Presbyterian eongrc-
cation has determined to abandon
the usual form OF celebrating the oc-
caslon and the entire congregation
will gather at the church Christmas
day for church dinner after which
a short program will be given with
accomplishment OF candy and nuts
for the little folks.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1916-12-21
WITH PULPIT AND Pew
BAPTIST.

The pastor suffered considerably
last week with an attack OF Ia grippe
which incapacitated him for the sun
day services. Deacon o. +. Neece
conducted the morning service, and
Irving Harris gave a report OF the
older boys conference at Baker In
the evening. The baptismal service
was postponed until after the oven
ing service next sunday.
Special services next sunday at
both hours. Topics; IL a. m. Good
Tidings OF Great JOY" Special
music will be given at the service.
The children's program will take
place in the evening at 1880 with an
address on the topic, Gods Gift to
the World"
A special invitation is extended
to the public to attend these SER
vices.
ID. II. BAKER, Pastor.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1916-12-21
ELECTION NOTICE or DEAD OK
FLAT IRRIGATION DISTRICT.

Notice is hereby given, that a gem
eral election in and for the Dead OK
Flat Irrigation district, in Malheur
County, State OF Oregon, will be held
at the Ranch OF w. j. Crane on SEA
See. II r. II 5. II. AZ T.. w. NJ. on
the 9Th day of January, A. d., 1917,
for the purpose OF electing five di-
rectors, and one treasurer for the en-
suing two years.
The polls will be opened at eight
O'Clock a. m. and close at five o'clock
p. m,
First publication Dec 21. 1916.
Last publication Jan. 4, 1917.
II. w. CLEMENT,
Secetary.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1916-12-21

+, A, Deputy of Glenns Ferry,
Idaho, came TO Ontario Tuesday
morning TO visit with his mother,
Mrs. II. l.. Grover who was recently
injured while on the train returning
from visit with her son. Mrs.
Grover was thrown on her back in
the car when the train collided with
some freight cars near Glenns Ferry
and she has been suffering from the
effects ever since.