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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-08-11
BRING KAISER TROPHY?
Germans Wonder If Prize
Will Be on Bremen.

New York, Aug. 11.-There is con-
siderable speculation in German Cir
cles of Brooklyn as to whether the
kaiser prize competed for at the last
national song festival in Brooklyn was
shipped abord the submarine Bremen
AT a meeting of the German singing
societies in Brooklyn two nights ago, a
report was spread that there was good
ground for believing the trophy, a
large silver plaque. would arrive with
the Bremen.
This prize was given by the kaiser
to the Northeastern Federation OF Ger
man Singers, TO be contested for at its
triennnial festival, held in the Thir-
teenth regiment armory a year ago. It
was won by the Arion Singing society
of Brooklyn. The war kept the trophy
in Germany
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-08-11
BUILD ADOBE HUTs
U. S. Army in Mexico Improve jig
Tents With Mud Walls.

San Antonio, Aug. 11.-Combinatfon
adobe and dog tent huts now shelter
a large proportion of the American
troops in Mexico according to Gen.
Tasker H Bliss, assistant chief of
staff of the United States army, who
has just returned here from TIP to
General -Pershing's headquarters
General Bliss said today, on finding
themselves due to stay in Mexico for
some time, thousands of soldiers con-
structed adobe walls about three feet
high and U-shaped. On top they
pitched their dog tents, previously
their only shelter, thus gaining a
roomier and more comfortable lodg-
ing.
Beds have been supplied by stuffing
sacks with grass.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-08-11

then place over this slice of Amer.
lean cheese. sprinkled with paprika
pepper and salt, then add a slice Of
white bread. cut diagonaIly, making
triangular sandwiches three tiers
deep.
ICED TEA-Put into a teapot
which has been heated with boiling
water, four large tablespoonfuls Of
tea, pour over it three cups of boil
ing water and let it infuse ON the
side of the stove for three and a
half to four minutes; then pour Of
the liquid. Set it aside on ice until
ready to use.
Serve sliced cold chicken, sweet
pickles, fancy cakes, fruit and bon
bons.
1tsfouDe ErrIif Salad
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-08-11

terest in politics, but was appointed
member of the first utilities board and
later, On account of his vast expert
ence in the operation of water and
light plants, was a member OF the
first board of fire and water under
the new charter that Kansas City is
operating under at present. Both posi-
tons mentioned above were under the
Crittenden administration.
He has been a very extensive trsv-
eler. He is well acquainted with the
United States. He also made a trip
around the world in 1912. his wife and
daughter accompanying him
He is a fisherman of wide expert
ence. He has fished for game fish in
all parts of the world, and landed
great many with rod and reel.
There is no title he likes better than
the one he has earned of champion
fisherman, and he is not one of the
fancy fly casters, but fighter Of fish
erman's battles, in an open boat. far
out from shore, where the quickness
of his eye, his nerve and staying power
can all be tested. Mr.. Myers can tell
of triumphs in tarpon fishing in the
bay of Tampico, Mexico, when a giant
battler weighing 173 bounds was land
ed, next to the largest tarpon ever
caught by any one. He has landed the
muskalonge, after thirty-minute bat
tie, the racing tuna on the north At
lantic coast and has broken the Flor
ida east coast record
In 1882 Mr.. Myers married Miss
Laura " Boyd and with their daugh-
ter Helen, they occupy a handsome
home on Armour boulevard Mr.. and
Mrs. Myers are prominent in the club
and social life of Kansas City.
X x X
The Lyric Quartette will sing Sun
/ day morning at Grace cathedral. The
members of the quartette are Miss
| Faith Young. Miss Emily Crow, Miss
Margaret Rust and Miss Rose Gill
berg, who are coached by Mrs. p II.
Adams
Mrs. r. l.. Payne entertained at
dinner Thursday night for her son,
Frank, in honor of his twenty first
were: Mrs. T. H Barnes, Mr.. James
Kimes, Mr.. John Brown, Mr.. Bratton,
Mr.. Mccoy, Mr.. Lamar Bayhoff,. Mr.
Eldin Seagraves, Mr.. Cora Gavitt, Mr.
Seth Gilbert, Mr. Leland Warren, MI
H. E. Eversole and Mr. William
Geiser Mrs. Payne was assisted by
Mrs. H. E. Eversole, Mrs. Geiser and
Miss Marguerite Payne
X X *
Notes and Personal Mention
Mr.. Lawrence B. Holland, formerly
of Lincoln, Neb., has come to Topeka
to remain permanently. He has ac-
cepted the position of general manager
of the Curtis Towle & Pain company
which has taken over the former E.
Horn Lumber company The concern
has houses in eight or ten of the mid
dle-west cities. Mr.. Holland has ar
rived in Topeka, and later he will be
Joined by his mother with whom he
makes his home.
! Mr. and Mrs. Howard Campbell and
their daughter Julia of Kansas City
will arrive Saturday to spend several
days with Mr.. and Mrs. James W.
Campbell in Elmhurst.
| Mr.. and Mrs. o. F. Hite have re-
turned from their wedding trip. and
are visiting Mrs. Hite's mother,
Mrs. L. w. Stevenson. They will leave
in few days for their home in Hum
boldt.
Mr.. w. ]. Rickenbacher left Thurs
day night for a business trip to Nick
erson, Kan.
and their little daughter Doris Janet
have moved from Potwin Place to
their new home, 1908 Huntoon, in
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-08-11
PEKA STATE JoURNAL-FRIDAY EVENING AUGUST H. 1916
Looking Blackboard In State
Journal Society Column
TWENTY YEARS AGO TODAY

Mrs. J. T. Lovewell entertained sixty
ladies yesterday afternoon at five O'Clock
tea, served on the lawn complimentary to
her sister, Mrs. Miller, who leaves today
Of a colored school in that state which
numbers 800, and one of the pleasant fea-
lures OF the afternoon was the display of
some of the work done by pupils of the
the ladies' Tea was served by the Misses
Gle, Davis, Sawyer and Lovewell.
Mrs; L. D.. Whittemore gave an eight
O'Clock breakfast this morning in honor
OF her niece, Miss Schnacke.
A party chaperoned by Mr.. and Mrs.
Walter Horner, Mrs. George Corning, Mrs.
night and enjoyed the swimming. They
were Miss Lily Dieckriede and Miss Tillie
Dieckriede, Miss Mary Thomas, Miss Nina
Thomas, Miss Sally Corning, Miss Mabel
Newman. Mr.. Earle Williams Mr.. Fred
Gillette. Mr.. Clarence Horner and Mr.. Fred
Newman.
A swimming party including the follow
Gage Lake: Mr.. and Mrs. VIII Hord, Miss
Martha Bradshaw. Miss Ella Ramsey, Miss
Edna Speer, Miss Bessie Stewart, Miss
Ed Kellam, Mr. Dave Lakin, Mr.. Fred
Gordon and Mr.. w H. Stewart.
A small party went out to McAfee's lake
last night and enjoyed an hour swimming.
On their return they were entertained at
Miss Edith Gregory's, where they were
served with refreshments and dancing. In
the party weree Miss Lee Redden. Miss
Anna Nellis, Miss Edith Gregory and Miss
Lydia Gregory. Mr.. Earl Mcdonald, Mr..
Frank Whitmer. Mr.. Luther Nellis, Mr..
Will Speer, Mr.. Harry Bowman, Mr.. Joe
Morgan.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-08-11

Copyright. 1ole. by International News servks.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-08-11

Miss Lillian Guthrie entertained in
formally this afternoon for her house
guest, Miss Lucille Norwood of st. Jr-
Sc phi. Mo. The company included:
Miss Norwood, Miss Edith Updegraff,
Miss Elizabeth Adams of Maple Hill,
Mss Gladys Guild. Miss Margaret Full
Ter. Miss Gertrude Ford, Miss Frances
Ford, Miss Helen Whitfield, Miss Elsie
Cuthbert, Miss Elizabeth Hart and
Miss Guthrie. Miss Norwood, Miss
Adams, Miss Updegraff Miss Fuller
and Miss Guthrie were Manhattan stu
dents and are Pi Phi sorority sisters.
Miss Edith Updegraff entertained a
few guests Thursday afternoon for
Miss Norwood.
X X X
A certain young woman of Topeka
IS bubbIing with enthusiasm today.
She is saying that she has taken a new
lease on enjoyment. since handsome
bachelor came to town. Once more
it looks as tho life would be worth
living for a while.
This new arrival, by the way, prom
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-08-11

Cantaioupe Fruit Salad
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-08-11
REAL USE FOR CUM.
1t Can Be Utilized in Fastening
Birds on Vases.
These Japanese Flowers Ar
rangements All the Go.
PAINTED BIRDS and FISHES
Lilies, Too, and Sure Enough
Water for Blossoms.
Cities Going Wild Over Newest.
Thing ON Market.
PAINTED BIRDS AND FISHES
BY MARGARET MASON
Written for the State JOurna1.)

A most aesthetic maid is Jenny,
For she had but a single penny;
Yet she spent it for rose;
What she'll eat now goodness knows.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-08-11
A Porch Luncheon
By CONSTANCE CLARKE.

ALL Summer meals should be
- served daintily and. when pos
sible, meals should be taken out of
doors. Anyone who has not formed
the habit of eating on the porch has
not yet fathomed the delights Of
warm weather. 1t does not really mat
ter whether the porch is large or
small. so long as there is room for
the table and chairs. Ut is not nee
essary that hot food should be served
at each meal.) Here are a few sug-
gestions for 9 company luncheon
menu.
RIBBON SANDWICHES - Spread
thin slices Of brown bread with a
small quantity Of butter. Spread
one slice with finely minced ham,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-08-11
POLICEMAN KILLS FARMER
Quarrel Precedes Shooting in Main
Street of Temple Okla.

Lawton. Okla, Aug. 11-John Bail
ey, a prominent Cotton county farmer
died at a hospital here today as a re-
suit of having been shot yesterday at
Temple, Okla, by police official. The
shooting occurred in the principal
business street and is said to have fol-
lowed a quarrel between the two men.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-08-11

Miss Alice Quigley, Hiss Hazel Stitt
Miss Louise Schock, Miss Mabel Dill
lon, Miss Nellie Coleman, Miss Stella
Stears. Miss Anna Quigley, Mrs. w. D.
,Woodford, Mrs. Eugene Houser, Mrs
c. Hastings, Mrs. g. D. Stitt, Mrs.
Charles ]. Schock, Mrs. Addie Stitt,
and Mrs. William z. A Nottorf, of
Kansas City, Mo-
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1916-03-01
Newport News Page
Important Happenings and Local
Notes from the County Seat.
Boy Scout Banquet.

Troop 1, Newport Boy Scouts of
America enjoyed most excellent
banquet at School hall Friday evening.
The mothers furnished the banquet
which was served in the best manner
possible. The boys had their fathers
and few other men as guests. After
the banquet was over f1ashllght
picture was taken of the company seat
ed at the tables. w. w. Blodgett as
POSTMASTER in his genial manner intro
duced the speakers, C. F. Bigelow
spoke on 1.-THE Boy Scout in the
Home" and said that the effort pays.
E. j. Smith as school trustee spoke
on 1.-THE Boy Scout in the School,,
urging the boys to carry their motto
"Be Prepared" into the schoolroom
and then later they would be prepared
as citizens to take their place in life
Rev. L. A. Edwards responded to the
toast, ''The Boy Scout in the Church, -
R. J. Aiken on ''Boy Scouts in the
community be without the boys? The
valuable. H. H. Burgess spoke on
1.-THE Boy Scout in England from
personal observations. Leslie Peat, a
Canadian Boy Scout, speaking on the
"Boy Scout in Canada" emphasized
the thought of cooperation as it exists
between the Scouts and the national
government during the present war.
Chester Mooney, assistant Scout Mas
ter, spoke briefly on "What Scouting
Means to Me-" S. P. Mills of the high
school faculty very interestingly re-
sponded 'Why | Became Tenderfoot, -
expressing his desire to know boys
better that he might help them more.
The principal speaker of the evening
and also the honored guest was Byron
| N. Clark of Burlington, state Y. M. c..
A. secretary of boys work, who spoke
at length of the work and gave many
illustrations of the result of Scout
work which pays in better citizens
and clean upright manhood. While
not requirement of the organization
yet great achievement is the definite
stand for Christian living made by
boys and young men through the infu.
ence of Christian Scout leaders in the
camp or on the hike.
This is the second affair of this
nature by the Scouts in Newport
though of greater proportions than the
first. The plans were made by Rev
H. B. Rankin, Scout Master, who has
put unlimited thought and time int
the preparation not only for this occa
sion but untiring efforts into the worl
for the boys and to whom is due from
the parents and the community as
whole, great credit, and their hearty
cooperation in attaining the desired
goal.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1916-03-01

shows that I stand it real we'll. I took
the Compound when my ten year old
daughter came and it helped me a lot.
I have also had my oldest girl take it
and it did her lots of good. I keep it in
the house all the time and recommend
it."-Mrs. DEWITT SNCEBAUGH, West
Dandy, N. Y.
Sleeplessness, nervousness, irritable
ity, backache, headaches, dragging SEN
sations, all point to female derange-
ments which may be overcome by Lydia
e. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.
This famous remedy, the medicinal
ingredients of which are derived from
native roots and herbs, has for forty
years proved to be most valuable tonic
and invigorator of the female organism.
Women everywhere bear willing testi-
mony to the wonderful virtue of Lydia
E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1916-03-01
NEWPORT
Vote Eyes" on the yellow ticket.

Vote Eyes" on the yellow ticket.
Mrs. o, C. Miller is very sick at her
home on Main street.
E. F. Humphreys family is quaran-
tined with scarlet fever.
Mrs w. Creaser has been visiting
her mother in Randolph for few days.
Miss Mabel Addison and Grant Reed
of West Derby were married yesterday,
Feb. 20
John Blair had one leg amputated
last week. He is in a very serious
condition.
B. F. Moore and Mrs. Harriet V.
Lance were married yesterday. Feb
10Th in Boston.
T. G.. Gale has resumed his duties as
u. S. customs Inspector after a two
weeks sick leave.
Lee o. Drew is in New York this
week selecting goods for his Ladies'
Ready TO Wear" garment store.
Mrs. John Brigham and son, Allan,
and Milo KendalI have been visiting
her sister in Bradford for few days.
Mr.. and Mrs Frank E. Miles re-
turned home Thursday night from
Boston and other points in Massachu-
sets.
Miss Hazel Gates is teaching in the
fourth grade for the remainder of the
term, owing to Mrs. Humphrey being
in quarantine.
Several ladies attended "Belgian
Relief Party" at the home of Mrs. B.
| H. Stewart Saturday evening at Beebe
Junction, P. Q.
Supt E A. Hamilton will conduct
an examination for teachers Thursday
and Friday, March I'd and Sd. at the
school building.
Wednesday evening the grange con-
| ferred the third and fourth degrees upon
| five candidates, after which a bountiful
supper was served.
The Memphremagog Driving club
will hold their banner race meet with
the Lyndonville club, March End. They
promise some good sport.
Mrs. Augusta Young submitted to
an operation in Montreal last week ano
is reported as being very comfortable
and on tie road to recovery.
Rev !. A. Ranney of Barton is tc
deliver an address on 1.-THE Church and
the War Distracted World" in the M
E. church Thursday evening.
Byron N. Clark of Burlington ad
dressed q union meeting at the Conere
gational church Sunday evening on Y
N. c. A. work in Vermont, emphssiz
ing his remarks with stereopticor
views.
At the M. E. church on March 9Th
following the prayer meeting all mem
bers over Il years of age are wsrnes
to be present to elect delegates to tn.
Lay Electoral conference at Montpelier
March 31st.
Surprise parties have been the orde
during the past week in the lake roa.
neighborhood. Thursday evening their
being one for Miss Nina Simons an,
Saturday evening one for Edwart
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1916-03-01
Commissioners Notice
Estate of Amanda Foster

The Undersigned, having been appointed
by the Honorable Probate Court for the Dis
trfct of Orleans, COMMISSIONERS to re-
ceive, examine and adjust the claims and
demands of all persons against the estate of
Amanda Foster, late OF Barton in said
p District, deceased, and all claims exhibited
in offset thereto, hereby give notice that we
will meet for the purpose aforesaid at the
store of O. A: Barrows Son in the village
March and the 9th day of July next,
from / O'Clock, D. M. until O'Clock. p. m.
on each of said days and that six months
from the 28th dayiof January A. d. 1916, is
the time limited by said Court for said
creditors to present their claims to US for
examination and allowance.
Dated at Barton, Vt. this 18th day OF Feb
ruary A. ID. 1915.
O. A. RARROWS,
J. r. BATCHET'DER.
$40 Commissioners
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1916-03-01
.WIIEE N
DREAMS
ICON
7 TRUE
Commissioners Notice.
Estate of Portus Baxter BayIe,

The undersigned, having been appointed
by the Honorable Probate Court for the
District of Orleans, Commissioners, to re-
ceive examine, and adjust the claims and
demands of all persons against the estate of
Portus Baxter Bayley late of Barton, in
said District, deceased, and all claims ex-
hibited in offset thereto, hereby give notice
that we will meet for the purpose
aforesaid, at O.. W: Locke's store in
the Village OF Orleans In said District,
10 O'Clock A. NJ, until o'clock P. M,
on said day and that six months
from the 18th day of February A. .. 1915 is
the time limited by said Court for said cred
itors to present their claims to for ex-
animation and allowance.
Dated at Barton VT, this 10Th day OF
February A. D. 1916.
O.W LOCKE
W. %. TWOMBLY
$40 Commissioners
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1916-03-01

Lydia E. Pinkham's
V e G e table Com
pound for nerves
and for female trou-
bles and it straight
ened me out in good
shape. Iwork nearly
all the time, as we
live on a farm and I
have four girls. do
all my sewing and
other work with
their help. SO it
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1916-03-01
Y. M. l. G..

The most successful ladies' night at
the Young Mems Improvement club
was held Tuesday evening. Feb. 22d.
Rev. A. w. Hewitt of Plainfield gave
his address "The Making of Mr.. x"
Walter Cleveland of Coventry gave a
reading and solo. In the absence of
the president, E. A. Hamilton presid-
ed. One hundred and twenty-five were
present.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1916-03-01

Thursday evening, 7.3O clock. C. f.
cosecratlon meeting. Topic, 1.-The
Conservation OF Strength" Leader,
MRS. Flood.
Friday afternoon at 2,3O o'clock,
mission study class meets with Mrs.
klnne.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1916-03-01
Sounded Queer.

A man in telling about a wonderful
parrot hanging in a cage from a win
dow OF Z house which he often passed
said:
"It cries Stop thief! SO naturally
that every time l hear it always
stop"
Hs couldn't understand why his
friend began to hugh.-Atlanta Jour-
nal.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1916-03-01

To0-Do you know what ana going
to buy you for your birthday present.
Kftty-No, only I'm sure It will b
something new, stylish and elegant and
awfully expensive. You dear, reckless
bog, youHSt. Louis Globe Democfat.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1916-03-01
EAST CHARLESTON

Vote Eyes" on the yellow ticket.
Mrs. Blake is sick.
Van Ray Moulton is ill.
Mrs. Kit Hudson is quite i'll.
The schools in town closed this week.
Sylvia Hinton, who has been i'll, is
improving.
Beatrice Buck visited friends in
Derby last week.
Grace Derusa of Derby was a guest
at Allen Maxwelps last week.
The many friends of George Brown
will be glad to hear he is gaining.
Mrs. Bert Courser is entertaining her
brother, Albert Stetson, of Westfeld
Moody Belknap is running the board
saw at the electric mill in Browning
ton.
Topic for C. E. prayer meeting
March 2, "Exterminate the Saloon,
Why? Howl" Leader, Gerald Barney.
Mr.. Scudder expects to attend the
ministerial meeting to be held in st
j ,hnsbury Tuesday.
Rena Temple of West Charleston
spent the weekend with her sister,
Mrs. Oren Colburn.
Mr. and Mrs. Norris Crow visited
| her brother, Sherman Ross. in St.
Johnsbury last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Willis and daugh-
ter visited her grandparents, MIR. and
MIS- Horace WhitehiIl. last week.
Communion will be observed at the
morning service Sunday. March 5. 1t
is expected DIR Merrill Of st. Johns.
bury will be here and preach at the
evening service.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1916-03-01
In AaH TMHe,

"Yes, am learning to shave my
sDtf.''
What progress
~Oh, can go over tho course In 11o
q thereabouts. "-LouisviIle Courier.
1Oornal.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1916-03-01
I WOMAN HAD
NERVOUS TROUBLE
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegeta-
bic Compound Helped Her.

West Dandy, N. Y.-"I have had
nervous trouble all my life until I took
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1916-03-01
THE HOUSE OF GOD.

Where the great winds are loud
about the moors
And the stars beacon and the
sun endures;
Where the armadas OF the clouds
set sail
And lyric waters shout adowa
the dale.
Where flowers make redolont tn
vernal sod
Here is the house Of God!
In highways and in byvays e
the earth,
Where there il kindline>s al
simple mirth,
Where hands touch hands aua
lips to lips are set,
Where there IL sorrow ana van
eyes are wet,
Where little childre1 smile a.A
beck and nod
Here is the house of God!
Clinton Scollard.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1916-03-01

MAPLE Syrup at SIPS per gallon is
1V1 now nothing unusual. S175 for syr-
up is better than Ioc pound for sugar in
wooden pals, and sugar at Ioc represents
clean profit of 1oc pound over cost of
producing Yet notwithstanding this fact
there are 1000 600 available Unframed trees