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The Washington herald., 1916-04-17
KILLS SIX FOR REVENGE.
Man Ends own Life After wiping
Out Family.

Saskatoon, Sask., April 1S-John
Mycheluk. brother of Mrs. Prokop Man
chure, murdered the six members of the
Manchure family at their farm house
and then killed himself. according to the
verdict Of the coroner's jury, which COM
pleted its investigation at wakaw to-
day.
Evidence was produced which showed
that Mycheluk had qusrrelled with his
brother-in-law, for whom he worked, that
he had threatened revenge and that he
had purchased a rife with which he
wiped out the family.
The Washington herald., 1916-04-17
To Recruit Cavalry Squadron.

Physical examinations and explanations
OF the plans Of Troop A, First Squadron,
District National Guard Cavalry, win be
held at National Guard Armory, az L
street northwest, tonight, tomorrow
night, and Wednesday night. The re-
cruftinS committee of the proposed
squadron viii make these examinations
and explanations. Troop A will be
mustered in on or before April "a
The Washington herald., 1916-04-17
Twins Seek to Divorce Twins,

Wauseon, Ohio, April l6.-on October
20. 1909, Arnold and Harold Meintzer,
twins, married Elda and Elva Conklin,
also twins. Petitions for divorce were
fled simultaneously in the Fulton Com
mon Pleas Court recently by the Meint-
zer brothers, who claim their wives de-
serted them on the same day, March L.
1912
The Washington herald., 1916-04-17
Girl Swallowed Stiokpin.

San Francisco, April 16.-With a brass
stickpin in her stomach. pretty 5-year-
old Maxine Fisher is at Lane Hospital
under the observation of the surgeons
who are trying to avoid an operation. No
serious symptoms have developed. The
child went to a movie" theater with her
father, who bought her a bag OF prize
candy. Absorbed in the scenes on the
screen, the girl munched her candy and
finally swallowed 1t in a lump, pin and
all
The Washington herald., 1916-04-17
Theosophists Hear DR.. ". W. Raksr

DR.. W. w. Baker last night addressed
the TheosophicaI Society. 1915 H street
northwest on the subject of THE Death
and resurrection of Christ" The law of
sacrlhce. according TO the speaker, is the
basic principal Of Christ's teaching. our
duty is to plant this law in our hearts.
to surrender our personal interests for
the common good of humanity
The Washington herald., 1916-04-17
Mob Lynches SLAYER,

Bombay. Fla, April 16-Just before
the church bells rang for service mere
this morning a mob stormed the jail,
took John Dukes from his cell, carried
him to the public square, hanged him
to tree and then riddled his body
with bullets. The body remained hang
ing for several hours before 1t was
cut down,
The Washington herald., 1916-04-17
Diplomats Auto Ablaze

Fire department engine No. was call
ed out yesterday to extinguish a fire in
an automobile driven by Ignaoio Leon
second secretary of the Chilean Emba ssy
at Seventeenth and X streets northwest,
The flames were caused by short circuit
In the electric wiring and did damage
of s..
The Washington herald., 1916-04-17
Warrenton Horsewoman Injured.

Miss Mabel Flynn, Of Warrenton, Va
who was thrown from her horse Satur-
day and brought to Emergency Hospital,
was reported to be resting comfortably
last night. She was injured internally
and knocked unconscious by the fall. An
Bx-ray examination will be made today,
Miss Flynn, a popular horsewoman of
Warrenton, was riding in the drag hunt
of the Warrenton Hunt Club when her
mount stumbled
The Washington herald., 1916-04-17
Says Americans Favor Allies.

London, April b.-The American
Luncheon Club today entertained the
Frsnco-British parliamentary committee
at dinner at the Savoy. H. w. Thornton.
the American general manager Of the
Great Eastern Railway system, acting as
chairman, in toasting the guests ex-
pressed the confidence Of London AmeFi-
cans in the cause of the allies.
The Washington herald., 1916-04-17
Shower Bath for Skeleton.

oberlin, Ohio, April 1.-THE students
broke into Spear Library one night re-
Gently and stole a human skeleton from
a storage box and took 1t to the womsn's
gymnasium and placed it under one of
the shower baths, The skeleton got
Zine bath before II was discovered,
The Washington herald., 1916-04-17
Nineteen Miles on Clutches.

Harrisburg. Pa, April 16.-Morris
Gregg. twenty years old, Of Dickinson
College. Carlisle, Pa. hIked nineteen
miles. from Carlisle to this city, the 9TH
err day, on one leg and a pair of crutches
''just to get little exercise" he told
his friendA
The Washington herald., 1916-04-17
Strike on Vessel Settled.

New York, April 16.-A temporary
agreement between the New York and
Porto Rico Line and the striking crew OF
the steamer Brazos enabled the vessel TO
sail this morning.
The Washington herald., 1916-04-17
TONIC TABLETS

For that, tired feeling in the Spring
and after the Grip or any long illness,
physical exhaustion, loss of strength
or appetite. General Debility, take
Humphreys Tonic Tzblets-price.
81 90, at drug stores or mailed on re-
ceipt Of price or sent c. o. D.
HunPhreys' Homeo. Medicine Co
l36 William Street. New York.
The Washington herald., 1916-04-17
Child Injured BY Auto.

Gertrude Msrsseh, years old. Of IL
o street northwest, vas injured slightly
yesterday when she ran into an auto
mobile operated by Alexander johnson.
l24s Ninth street northwest, near her
home.
The Washington herald., 1916-04-17
FUNERALS

Funeral services for Robert z Ben
der, who died Friday at his home, 76-
Rock Creek Church road northwest will
be held at the home this afternoon at :
o'clock. Interment will be in Glenwood
Cemetery.
Funeral services for Theophilus Birch,
who died Saturday, will be held from the
chapel Of George W Wise. 800 NJ street
northwest this afternoon at o'clock.
Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Funeral services for William Earl Dud-
ley, who died Friday, will be held this
afternoon at O'Clock at the Wallace Ne
mortal United Presbyterian Church, New
Hampshire avenue and Randolph street
northwest Interment will be in Rock
Creek Cemetery.
Funeral services for Mrs. Anna Palmer
Fugttt who died Friday at the home Of
her daughter, Mrs. c. J. Yingting 1907 II
street northwest, will be held from the
Zurhorst Chapel. 3Ol East Capitol street,
this afternoon at 2:So o'clock.
Funeral services for Daniel Gatewood.
who died Wednesday at the home, 10
Second street southwest, will be held
from Zion Baptist Chuch, street south
Funeral services for Helen Gramm,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Edward
Gramm. who died Saturday, will be held
from st. Stephens Church tomorrow
morning at o'clock
Funeral services for Thomas c. Tres
cot, who died Friday at his home near
Bailston, Va, viii be held at the home
this afternoon at II O'Clock
Funeral services for Mrs. Isabella r.
Whslley. who died Saturday at the home,
523 Second street northwest will be held
from Wesley Chapel, NJ. z. Church, Fifth
and streets northwest, this afternoon
at o'clock.
Funeral services for Ellsworth A. wig
gins, son Of Mr.. and Mrs. Ellsworth A.
Virgins. who died Saturday, will be held
at the home. 2S9 Virginia avenue south
east, this afternoon at o'clock.
The Washington herald., 1916-04-17
IT.
Humphreys Seventy-seven
For Grip, Influenza,
COLDS

To get the best results take ~Sev.
enty-seven" at the first feeling ol
catching Cold
If you wait until your bones begin
TO ache, it may take longer.
&c and sI.oc. at all druggists or
mailed.
The Washington herald., 1916-04-17

Funeral services for Theophilus Birch,
who died Saturday. will be held from the
chapel Of George ". Wise. 800 NJ street
northwest this afternoon at 5 o'clock.
Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery.
The Washington herald., 1916-04-17

Funeral services for Daniel Gatewood,
who died Wednesday at the home, 10
Second street southwest, will be held
from Zion Baptist chuch, p street south
west this afternoon at O'clock
The Washington herald., 1916-04-17

Funeral services for Helen Gramm
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Edward
Gramm, who died Saturday, will be held
from St Stephens Church tomorrow
morning at 3 o'clock.
The Washington herald., 1916-04-17

Funeral services for Thomas c. Tres
cot, who died Friday at his home near
Bsilston, Va, viii be held at the home
this afternoon at II O'Clock.
The Monte Vista journal., 1916-09-23
VOTERS RATIFY SALE
OF WATER BY Al TO II

A contract between the San Luis
Valley Irrigation District and the
Moffat Irrigation. in which the San
Luis Valley Irrigation District is to
sell to the latter district forty thous-
and dollars worth of water, was rat
flied by an election held Saturday by
the voters of the San Luis Valley Ir-
rigation, which resulted in vote of
Al in favor of the contract to II
against.
The San Luis Valley Irri. Dist,
owners of two large reservoirs and
numerous water-rights, having an
excess amount of water at their dis
posal, decided to sell forty thousand
collars worth of water to the Moffat
Irrigation District, taking bonds of
the latter company in payment for
the water sold.
A canal will be built from a point
ON the Rio Grande river to carry the
water over to the Moffat Irrigation
District.-Center Dispatch.
The Monte Vista journal., 1916-09-23
Are You Looking Old?

Old age comes quick enough with
out inviting 1t. Some look old at
forty. That is because they neglect
the liver and bowels. Keep your
bowels regular and your liver healthy
and you will not only feel younger
but look younger. When troubled
with constipation or billiousness take
Chamberlain's Tablets. They are in
tended especially for these ailments
and are excellent. Easy to take and
most agreeable In effect. Obtainable
everywhere.
The Monte Vista journal., 1916-09-23

A. S. Chase received good
shaking up Friday while riding in
the caboose OF the freight train
which was wrecked near La veta. A
rear wheel came off one OF the freight
cars spreading the rails and causing
several cars to jump the track. No
one was injured
The Monte Vista journal., 1916-09-23

Mr.. and Mrs. Wallace Leary and
children, Mr.. and Mrs. A. NJ. Collins
and daughter, Mrs. s. b. Collins and
children and Mr.. Grover Humphreys,
came down from Creede Saturday
evening to visit few days with the
l.. ]. Chapman family.
The Monte Vista journal., 1916-09-23

Mr.. and Mrs. P. L. Mix who bor.
been visiting Mr.. and Mrs II
Lauer and Chas. Bishop and wi,o =,
Center, left Tuesday evening ~.
their home in Danville, Iowa
The Monte Vista journal., 1916-09-23

Jas. Adair and two children and
Miss Mary Hill left Saturday evening
for Lima, ILL.,, where they accompan-
led the body of Mrs. Adair for inter-
ment
The Monte Vista journal., 1916-09-23

Miss Edna Rawlings left Sunday
evening for Greeley where she will
attend the State Normal this winter.
The Monte Vista journal., 1916-09-23

Carey Campbell returned Tuesday
morning from Denver where he went
on business.
The Monte Vista journal., 1916-09-23

Miss Julia Gayle left Saturday
evening for few days visit in Pue-
eblo before returning to her home
in Quincy, III.
The Monte Vista journal., 1916-09-23

Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Grafton. Mr.
and Mrs. II. B. Hawkins and daugh-
ter Bernice, Misses Hattie Drums,
Alice Clark; Messrs. w. r. Wilson
and Alfred Ward, spent Sunday at
Jasper.
The Monte Vista journal., 1916-09-23

Frank c. Goudy of Denver was
elected grand sire of the order Of
Odd Follows at meeting of the SOW
ereign lodge in annual session at
Chattanooga, Tenn, Sept. 20.
The Monte Vista journal., 1916-09-23

w. 8. Williams left Tuesd,u
ing Tor Pueblo where he will a,,'a, ,sp,
the State Fair. a''ehd
The Monte Vista journal., 1916-09-23

Frank Chandler came doun
jasper the first of the week to' "'n
short trip. 'of
The Monte Vista journal., 1916-09-23
Mrs. d. E. Smith has been confined
to her bed this week with illness.

II. l.. Yaeger went to Texas Mon
day evening to be gone short time
on business.
The Monte Vista journal., 1916-09-23

Mr.. Cotton returned the first of
the week from Denver where he has
been on business.
The Monte Vista journal., 1916-09-23

Misses Alice Clark, Hazel T-.,
and Faye Mingus spent Tuosaar
visiting n Center.
The Monte Vista journal., 1916-09-23

Webster Smith returned Sunday
evening to his home in Galatin, Mo-,
after visiting here with his sister,
Mrs. Sumner Christy.
The Monte Vista journal., 1916-09-23

Ed Busch will remain q, c.,
this winter as he has position r' ~,
fered him there. o'-
The Monte Vista journal., 1916-09-23

Grace Warren came down from
South Fork Friday evening to visit
her parents. Miss Warren is teach
Ing there this winter.
The Monte Vista journal., 1916-09-23

A. II. Webster left Tuesday even
ing for Denver to attend meeting
of the State Stock board.
The Monte Vista journal., 1916-09-23

Mrs. w. E. Reed OF tba s
home went to Denver Tuesday s'' evss
ing on short visit. ''ea'
The Monte Vista journal., 1916-09-23

A meeting of the Parent-Teachers
association was held in the High
school Monday evening. Mr.. McCor-
mick spoke upon "The Needs of the
Community" There was also
short musical program.
The Monte Vista journal., 1916-09-23

John A. Johnston who has been
visiting his sister Mrs. Ella Meinzer,
left Tuesday evening for his home in
Rocky Ford.
The Monte Vista journal., 1916-09-23

f.. b. Watrous left for Pueblo
Tuesday evening to spend few days
on business.
The Monte Vista journal., 1916-09-23

Sara Breen returned Monday
morning from Fort Garland where
she visited few weeks with her
grandparents.
The Monte Vista journal., 1916-09-23

Mrs. Coy Wright is spending the
week with E. C. Wright and family.
The Monte Vista journal., 1916-09-23

Miss Blanche Impson visited at
Center Tuesday.
The Monte Vista journal., 1916-09-23
M. v. HIGH SCHOOL NOTES
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES

The High school foot ball team
will play the Alumni team Friday
afternoon. A good game is ex-
pected. Admission 10 and 15 cents.
The Monte Vista journal., 1916-09-23

Gilbert Sheplor went to Denver
Monday evening to bring back a car.
The Monte Vista journal., 1916-09-23

Wagon Covers at Rio GTande
Hardware Co.
The Monte Vista journal., 1916-09-23

The four classes held meetings
Tuesday evening after school to elect
reporters for the Ell Monte. The
following reporters were elected:
Senior, Emma Glen Macarthur, Jun
ior, Dorothy Kinney; Sophomore,
Irene Parker; Freshman, Hamblin
Bigelow.
The first regular meeting of the
Story Telling League was held
Thursday evening at the home of
Miss Lowery.
The first issue of the Ell Monte will
be out In about week
The Senior class has elected
committee to see about getting the
class pins.
The High school will hold a ten
mis- tournament. The first round
will be held Saturday. Some very
close games are expected, as some
good players have signed.
The High school has new bulle-
tin board.
Mr.. and Mrs. P. j. Nelson, Ralph
Stitt and two children were the din
ner guests of Mr.. and Mrs. II. G..
Trapp and family, Sunday.
The Monte Vista journal., 1916-09-23
Women's Department
Wonen's Suits

We carry "Redfern Suits" for women
and girls, and these strictly tailored Suits
are beautiful this season.
We show only one garment of kind
so you purchase exclusive style when buy
ing from us.
This seasons garments comprise wide
range of styles and these are shown in the
new Fall shades. Sizes from 16 years to "a
bust measure, at prices from
The Monte Vista journal., 1916-09-23

The High school has new bulle-
tin board
The Monte Vista journal., 1916-09-23
$3.50 to $4,000
Fall Dresses

Ladies Dresses, Taffeta Silk. $500
Ladies Wool Serges. .7.5O
Ladies Dresses, Silk Poplin, all colors $50
Ladies Dresses, Silk Poplins, all colors $50
Ladies Dresses, Wool Serges $50
Ladies Dresses, Evening Gowns) 1000
Ladies Dresses, (Evening Gowns) 1900
Ladies Dresses, (Evening Gowns) 1850
Ladies Dresses, Evening Gowns) $500
The Dickinson press., 1916-12-16
[ GAS AT KILLDEER
OIL AT Fl. BERTHOLD

The Mandan Daily Pioneer of re-
cent date contains the following re-
lating to the gas and oil industry in
the Slope country: #
That some determined effort will
be made hsre in the spring to ascer-
tain whether gas and oil underlay this
city or surrounding territory, is con-
sidered probable as the result of
startling finds on all sides.
Two interesting items have just
leaked out, the first Of the strike Of
natural gas at Killdeer, the other of
The finding Of oil and natural gas at
Fort Berthold. 3. 4 81
Recently a farmer in the Killdeer
vicinity was digging a well, and after
having gone down rs feet, he decided
to bore to see how far he had to go
to; strike water. He was down in the
|25 foot hole when his augcr pierced
a8gas vein. The gas roared out with
al 5treme endous forcs, and the farmer
barely escaped through being hauled
Eto the. surface by a fellow worker.
This gas has continued to flow in
an undi nished volume since, and
The Dickinson press., 1916-12-16

ID "A scuffle betw zen two boys Of O.
Everett, manager of an elevator at
iPittsury, hnd a fatal ending recently
when the 13-year-o old one went to
the trunk, procured "a revolver and
shot himself through the head, dying
before the parents returned. "a re-
port is that the two boys were left
alone in the home and that they
came to blows. During the battle
which followed the bed was broken.
Attorney Englert and Coroner Hol-
berg of Valley City decided it wassa
plainicase Of self inflicted injury
According 10 word received from
iiston, Who @ ioised III .the engineers ss S corps q m
Of The Canadian army, has escaped
from a prison camp lin il Germany.
Poflfittt previnlsl was reported caps
;ttured, hut the name Of the prison
camp was MT given: Together with
several others he escaped from the
camp some time ago. 81 "a b
The Dickinson press., 1916-12-16
AWARD CONTRACT
81 FOR FERRY BOAT

L. "a. Tavis Of Mandan, a member
of the Red Trail Ferry company, re-
Gently organized to establiSh service
between Mandan and the Capital
City, announced at the capitol this
morning that Charles Wilcox, an ex-
perienced ferryman, has been award
ed the contract to build a boat, to
cost between S., 900 and $4,000, and
which is to be placed in commission
as soon as the ice goes out in the
spring. ..5. II. z $.3.s$ 3s$
The boat will be built at Washburn,
where material will be delivered about
January 4. II will be "a feet long,
with q 27-foot beam, and will be pro-
PEELED BY. IA 30-horse power Otto en-
;gine. twill accommo odate eight cars
and will carry a crew! Of three.
Permanent approaches and shelter
houses will be built on both sides Of
the river. 81. 5.5 n
b The grade for the new Red Trail
highway leading from Mandan to the
Missouri has been graded half way to
the river and will be completed early
in the spring Bismarck Tribune.
The Dickinson press., 1916-12-16
KILLDEER BANKER i.
HAPPILY MARRIED

] A quiet wedding took place at
Rugby last Saturday evening, No.
vember 25th, when Miss Selma B.
johnson was united in marriage to
John E.. Gunderson. The cere-.
mony, was performed at the home Of
Evan Gunderson. Only a few init
mate friends and relatives were pres
ent.
Both Of the contracting parties are
we'll and favorably known, Mr.. Gun.
.derson being the popular cashier OF
the First State Bank Of this place.
Mr. and Mrs. Gunderson left the
same. evening for Brandon, Mimi,
and other points east ard will be at
home to their friends 1T Killdeer on
and after January LIST.
The Herald joins with their many
friends in extending congratulations
and wishing for them happy and
blissful married life. Killdeer Her
aid,
The Dickinson press., 1916-12-16

Miss Sadie Hawinson, living near
Fortuna, is today one Of the most
fortunate young ladies in the vicinity
of Fortuna. She is recovering from
the effects Of a game played with
fate. Taken ill recently with cold,
her sister by mistake gave her horse
medicine used for keeping flies from
sores and also good for barbed wire
cuts. The young lady remarked that
the dope was the worst cough remedy
she had ever tasted. She was taken
violently i'll. For a time her life was
in danger. 4
Charles Kruetz, well known 17lncher
and horseman, narrowly escaped death
recently, when he was kicked in the
head by a horse while rounding up a
bunch Of horses for the night at a
farm few miles south of Mandan.
His skull was cut open, leaving an
open cash in his head about five in
ches long. It is said by physicians
that had he received the full force Of
the kick his skull would have been
broken, which would have resulted in
his death. Kruetz was taken to Man
dan and is now under the care OF
Mandan doctors. i$5s s 81 s.
The Dickinson press., 1916-12-16
'moneyed men Of Killdeer are now en-
deavoring to form q company to cap
the well and develop the natural re-

QeaVOf1Hg 70 IOrm company W cap
the well and develop the natural re-
sources. si r. (. IL
b It has further been learned that
during the past week both oil and
natural gas has been fou:ld, also by
accident, near Ft. Berthold on the
Berthold reservation.
Marmarth, Baker and Glendive
have within the past year had sew
eral gas wells developed, and piping
Of natural gas was recently comple
in the city Of Glendive.
The strike Of oil at Bvrthold has
created future in that section, land
values have jumped to enormous fig-
ures. 81 55!t
Those stories have recalled to old
timers, the way gas was struck when
the city, many years ago, dug the
artesian well at Collins avenue and
Second street. While The flow was
not strong, it gave evidence Of the
possibilities to be obtained by boring
deeper. (: Il. szE
"A certain prominent man of the
northwest, well versed in the matter
Of gas ard oil, has expressed the
opinion that at least gas may be
found in the vicinity Of This city, and
further believes that if oil has been
found at Berthold, it may also be
found in the section Of tie state SO
rich in Ignite coal. .t.,1
The Dickinson press., 1916-12-16
BOARD OF REGEN I!
OUILIlN WORK

The Inst legislature created Ia STATE
Board Of Regents to direct and cnn-
troll the state educational institTt;nns
I and the public library. One Suf I'M
duties imposed upon the board sbu 3the
law was 10 appoint educational ex-
spsrts from without the state tto In
spect the work of ali these s. inst;t,ls- 81 ttrl
tions and to outline policy FOR their
future ddevelo lopment, eliminating l1ln-
necessary and expensive iupIicat ation
ana providing for an efficient and
complete system of education. 81
BFietiy, the recommend sators of This
Survey Eonnission. are: Apricnls
stural College and University. '5 81 3.
The iCommissi finding. as n
most states where tie university and
agricultural college are separated.
much duplicat ton Of work, recon-.
;snaended the policy. of 50 coorxlinat ENC
d tiae work of these two institutions
that the major work Of the agricul-
I tural college shall not be duplicated
ssby the university nor sEha1l the agrii-
cultural college dup plicate the work Of
: the University. q
More specially The Commission
recommended that there be main
sstained in North Dakota only one law
49, .
The Dickinson press., 1916-12-16
Statement of Condition on, December

Loans and Discounts $6
Stocks and Bonds
Banking House. Fur Iiitune and Fixtures
Cash on hand and Due from Bank
The Dickinson press., 1916-12-16

Capital Stock
Surplus and Undivided Profits
Circu culaAi0n
Deposits !: 81 ------ ~.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-05-25
EAST CABOT

Mrs. y. G. Hill, who has been in poor
health all winter and spring, rode out a
little way Sunday.
Nelson Atkins of Marshfeld hill was
a business visitor at r. s. Barr's Tues
day.
Several of the scholars have been i'll
with colds and unable to attend school.
One day there were only six out of Is
present.
Mrs. Eliza Dunn spent Sunday at
Aaron Bottoms.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Paige, his moth
err, Mrs. Flora Cobb, George Paige and
lady and Miss Dorothy Paige of Montpe-
lier were Sunday guests at |. ID. Reads.
Mrs. John Porter, Miss Maidene and
Master George Porter OF Walden were
recent guests at Mrs. Eta Davenport's.
Mr.. and Mrs. Raymond Peck spent
Sunday at West Danyille.
Mrs. Mary Hazlet of Cabot has been
spending few days at Gilbert Hills.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gilbert Hastings and chill
dren of West Danville were in this place
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Young were re-
cent visitors at Pescham.
Edgar Houghton and daughter of West
were business visitors at Alvin
Dunn's Monday.