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Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1916-08-10

Mr.. Lazybones thinks it is lucky
he ism t centipede because it woul.
be such dreadful work to put on
fifty pains of shoes every morning.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1916-08-10
FOR THO
CHILDREN
THE LTvTLh OLD WOMAN
THAT LIVED IN A SHOE
constantly.

Willie had two tiny mice with
pretty pink eyes and snow white
fur. Uncle Jack gave them to him
with a cunning little cage for them
to live in.
One morning when Willie went
to feed his pets, he gave such a
howl Of dismay that mama came
running from the nursery where
she was washing baby.
They're gone, they re gone wall
ed Willie.
And sure enough no trace of the
pretty white mice could be found
Then the baby cried and mama
went back to the nursery.
Soon she called Willie, and what
do you think she had found.
Baby's red slippers lay in the
conner by the crib, and in ONE OF
them Mrs. White Mouse was curl
ed UP with seven little babies, while
Mr.. White Mouse cuddled outside
and looked up at mama with twink
ling eyes.
'"There was ann old woman who liv-
ed in shoe,
She had so many children She
didn't know what to- do
shouted Willie, aus he ram to fetch
the cage.
Mr.. White Mouse gave a little
squeak of JOY, and ran into his
house.
Mama made a nest of soft wool
and put the baby mice into lit
and then, of course, Mrs. White
Mouse was glad to go, too.
But how she did fuss and pull
that wool about, before she had il
fixed to suit her.
''She wants the shoe. She wants
the shoe said Willie with a long
ing look at baby's red slippers.
''And that S just what she cam
have said mama as she put the
slipper upon baby's plump foot.
And SO Mrs White Mouse could
not be 1.-The old woman who LIVED
in a shoe any longer but had to
bring up her babies in their pref
ty cage, after all.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1916-08-10

Johnny was asked if he was
afraid of the dark. ooh no. he
answered, Il go in great piles OF
dark
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1916-08-10

Spring the time for tops and kite.
Summer-ball from noon till night.
Autumn school, straps, books ant
saltes.
Winter-sleds and shiny skates.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1916-08-10

A frog, a frog jumped out of a
bog,
He had no chair, SO he sat ON a
log
He sat ON a log and looked at me,
Till his wife said, "Chug, come in
to- your tea
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1916-08-10

for tops.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-11-22
BAGLEY ITEMS.
Especial to the Herald)

Especial to the Herald.)
Miss Fritchell of Dubuque, who was
visiting at the George Hausler and
other homes, here returned home on
Tuesday.
Jimmie Day, who is attending bus
mess college in Dubuque, spent the
week end with his parents, Jerry Day
and wife.
Miss Mildred Moore went through
her operation fine and is getting along
nicely She is in the ST. Francis hos
pital in La Crosse.
Ora Patch, who is working on the
telegraph line above here, returned
home Saturday to spend Sunday at
the home Of his parents.
Abner Shrake of Wyalusing, had a
slight paralytic stroke Saturday even
ing and is very low at this writing
with little hopes of recovery
Charles Haville and wife went to
Gutenberg Saturday via Clayton and
returned via Glen Haven on Sunday.
They were visiting Louie Haville.
Mr.. and Mrs Bart Anderson went
to Thompson, ILL.,, the fore part of the
week to visit their daughter and SON
in-law, Mr.. and Mrs. Leo Stumphy.
About an inch of snow fell on Sat-
urday and Sunday and Tuesday morn
ing the thermometer registered from
zero to below. This is surely I'M
common for this time of year.
Mrs. John Stagman died at the Men
dota hospital last week and was TAX
en- home Thursday and buried on Fri
day by the side of her husband, who
was killed at Eastman about two years
ago.
William and Louie Theissa and Guy
Culver returned from their threshing
trip around Sisseton, S. D., Wednes-
day morning. They say they had fine
weather out there for the past five or
six weeks.
Miss Hazel Rewey returned from La
Crosse, where she had been for an
other operation last week. Hazel has
more than her share of suffering and
her friends hope this will be for a per-
manent cure.
VIM. May, 81 years old, came down
town and voted on election day. He
has been voter for &C years and has
scarcely ever missed an election dur
ing that time. Another old voter was
Jacob Beer he has been a voter in this
country for 60 years
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-11-22

Mrs. Henry Belz, of Sitter, came
Tuesday to visit relatives for several
days
Misses Beulah and Florence Brees
came Tuesday noon to visit with their
father, James Brees Of this city.
w. ]. Carmody was in town Monday
on business. He expects to leave for
a trip of several months through Kan
sas in the near future and will prob
ably be gone until March. He will
travel in the interests Of the Water
loo Chemical company.
Word comes from Mrs. A. J. Pipkin
that she is still in Boston and has been
enjoying the many sights and visiting
the historic scenes in that locality.
She and her niece, Mrs. Clinton Bud
worth Of Lancaster, have been guests
of Frank Parker's son, Charlie Parker,
who has a home at 1899 Common
wealth avenue. He is engaged in bus
mess in Boston and has been very sue
cessful. ROen Parker his brother,
lives at Springfield Massachusetts and
has also been doing well. They are
both married.-Boscobel Sentinel
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-11-22
FAYETTEVILLE,
Especial to the Herald.)
Mrs. L, Lininger.

! Mrs. l.. Lininger passed away at her
home on the farm, four miles from
Platteville, Friday morning, November
II. Deceased made her home with her
son, George. Mrs. Lininger had at
tanned the advanced age Of eighty-sev-
Ell years. Her husband passed to the
great beyond about twenty-five years
ago. She is survived by her two daugh-
ters, Mrs. Nettie Glaeser, Of Ipswich;
Mrs. Annie Phillips, of BoscobeI, and
four sons, Marion, of Nebraska; Frank,
Of Rewey; James, of Ipswich, and
George, Of this city. Mrs Lininger
was a we'll known character and had
endeared herself to her friends by
her kind disposition and many kind
and charitable acts.
Anna Marie Cole and Mr.. Lester
Thorne were united in marriage on
Thursday, November 16 at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Blunt. Miss
Agnes Krog presided at the piano The
marriage ceremony was performed by
Rev. w. B. Denny of the Congrega-
tional church The bride is the daugh-
ter OF Mrs. Charles Blunt of this city,
and has always been very popular with
the young people of this city. The
groom is the son of Mr.. and Mrs. w.
B. Thorne of this city. The bride was
beautifully attired in a pussy willow
taffeta creation and carried bouquet
OF bridal roses. The wedding break
fast was served by the Misses Ger
trude Krog, Hazel Galloway, Elona
Dugdale and Dorothy Soule Little
Dorothy Blunt presented the guests
with dainty boxes of wedding cake.
After the wedding celebration Mr.. and
Mrs. Thorne left for Milwaukee ana
Fond du Lac and after their return
they will make THEN home in Platte
vile.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-11-22
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

Lester H. Thorne, Platteville, and
Anna Marie Cole, Plartteville.
Peter B. Rupp, Potosi, and Antonio
o. West, Cassville.
Lawrence Pickell, Paris, and Louise
Wackershowser, Paris.
Henry w. Steffen, Waterloo, and
Florence Williams, Potosi.
John Oastdik, Mt Hope, and Nina
Plimpton, Mt. Hope.
Ned j. Willis, Lancaster, and Ber-
tina Ziegler, Lancaster.
Frank ]. Swazick, Iowa county, and
Celia Chezick, MuscOda.
August H. Martinez, Cobb, and Jes-
sic Poian, Castle Rock
Fred A. Voght, Glen Haven, and AIDE
line Kitelinger, Lancaster.
Oscar Kohlenberg, South Lancaster,
and Eda NJ Roesch, Lancaster.
Ernest r. Alt, Lancaster, and Doris
Schreiner, Lancaster
Harry L. Garthwaite, Mt. Hope, and
Mabel L. Rowden, Fennimore.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-11-22
MUSCODA HAPPENINGS.
Interesting Bits From the Northeast
Corner AS Told by Progressive.

Because an electric light pole was
down four head of cattle belonging to
Grover Hardy, were electrocuted last
Friday evening, thus ending their ex-
istence on this mundane sphere. The
village Of Muscoda quickly made re
paratiOn to Mr. Hardy for his loss.
The first freak election bet was paid
last Saturday afternoon. Joe Seifert
was placarded with likenesses Of
Hughes and Fairbanks, draped in
mourning" harnessed to an old shay,
and obliged to pull it from Front street
to the school house and back as a re
suit Of his betting on Hughes. Jim
Aim, who had pinned his faith to Will
son, had the aforesaid shay handsome
ly decorated with portraits of Wilson
and Marshall the successful candi-
dates. The shay was also decorated
with the national cOlOrs, while jim
made up" to initiate Wilson, rode OH
the seat of honor. Joe was "all in"
when the trip was completed.
The recent election returns caused
some odd stunts to be pulled off. Her
man Lamke had thirty-fve simOleons
nicely placed on Wilson to win. Sc
renely confident of winning he sat up
late Tuesday night that he might be
the first to say 81 told you So" Instead
he went to roost heavy at heart, sad
and detected. 1t was a landslide for
Hughes. Disguised with this public
settlement" he sold his chances to
Dell Potter for Is cents. Both prin-
cipals looked upon this stunt as a
joke, but they let it ride that way. The
tide began to turn Wednesday, but the
deed was done. Dell is now Haunting
thirty-five bones that he bought for
fifteen cents.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-11-22
DRAWN INTO CORN SHREDDER:
HIGHLAND MAN LOSES ARM

Vesper Hanson, resident of Eagle
Corners, opposite Muscoda in Richland
county, lost his left arm last Wednes-
day by having it drawn into a corn
shredder Hanson endeavored to re-
lease some corn stalks that were
piled up and needed showing along to
the rollers when his hand became
caught and was drawn through. Quick
action in stopping the machine alone
prevented his death. AS it was the
arm was amputated below the elbow
Portions of the hand and fingers were
found among the stalks. Hanson is
married and has one child
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-11-22
BOY BREAKS LEG.

George, the little son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Shedding, of Cobb, while playing
at school had the misfortune on Nov.
8 to fall off a teeter-totter and frac-
ture his leg. His little sister carried
him home on her back, distance of
half a mile or better. DR.. Morton was
summoned and reduced the fracture
and the little fellow is doing nicely
at this time.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-11-22
NO INTERRUPTIONS IN SERVICE

Lancaster Light Power company's
records show no service Interruptions
since September 30 On that date a
storm toward Galena threw the lines
out at momentary intervals during
the day. Since then the service has
been continuous night and day. A
good record.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-11-22
AUGUST KOELLER'S AUCTION.

Tuesday, December II, August Keel
Ter will have his closing out sale. Full
particulars will appear in next weeks
paper. Everything will 60 Watch for
this sale
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-11-22
SOME FINE MOVIES.

The Orpheum has been showing
some remarkable features during the
past several weeks. At present each
week Mr.. Burr is giving a Triangle
play on Monday and Friday with a
metro on Tuesday. Those who know
good pictures can see what this stands
for. Other nights in proportion with
high class pictures. 39p1
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-11-22
RUBBER DEMONSTRATION
AT THE S. & S. SHOE STORE

Lancaster people should not forget
the rubber demonstration at the S. &
S. store today Miss King, of the Con-
verse Rubber Shoe company will be
on hand. See the demonstration. 39c1
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-11-22

Some men who are short in their
ideas are long in words.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-11-22

A little authority spoils some men
more than much money.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-11-22

While a man is trying to make his
fortune womsn goes and gets hers
told
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-11-22

Beware of any man who plays any
game with a winning smile
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-11-22

Quite a good many of those who be-
gin at the bottom may stay there.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-11-22

There will be program and basket
social at the Dutch Ridge school, We'd
nesday evening, Nov. 20. 39c1
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-11-22
COMING EVENTS.
39p1

The Baptist Ladies will give a sup
Congregational aid meets at the
church Friday. Bring covered dish.
There will be program and basket
social at the Dutch Ridge school, We'd
nesday evening, Nov. 30 39c1
Thanksgiving dance at EIIenboro,
Wednesday, Nov. 20. Music by Or
pheum orchestra Dance tickets rs
cents. 39p1
There will be a ribbon social and
program at Flora school, district No.
10 Of Beetown, Nov. 29 Everybody
come and have a good time. Mabelle
Moore, teacher. 39c1
At Gen. Calls circle bazaar, Thurs
day, Nov. % there will be contest for
babies from z to o'clock in the even
ing. All babies from infants up to 3
years, eligible. 39p1
The Whitcomb school, district No
IL, invited you to a Thanksgiving
program and basket social to be held
Wednesday evening, Nov. 20. Come
and put the eye in the turkey. 39c1
A dancing party was given Friday
evening at the home of Carl Funk.
There were thirty-five young people
present Refreshments were served
and an enjoyable evening spent.
Ladies Of w. G. T. u. will go to the
county farm Thanksgiving afternoon.
They will give their usual program.
Donations Of fruit, candy, and con-
tributions Of money may be handed to
Mrs. G. w. Burrows. 39nc
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-11-22

Thanksgiving dance at Ellenboro
Wednesday, Nov 20. Music by Or
pheum orchestra. Dance tickets rs
cents. 39p1
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-11-22

The Baptist Ladies will give a sup
per in the G. A. r. hall, December 2 1t
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-11-22

Congregational aid meets at the
church Friday. Bring covered dish
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-07
ANOTHER WONDERFUL RECOVERY FROM KID-
 NEY TROUBLE.

For nearly nine years was great sufferer from what my doctor said was Kidney trouble and my blood was out of order; enduring all that time ex- pain in my back and across my bowels. Twas drawn down so that I could only walk with my hands on my knees. My doctor said he could do nothing for me. I tried many kinds of medicine but all to no avail. A friend told me about pr. Kflmer's s Swamp-Root, and as had tried every thing else that I heard of, I bought a bottle of Swamp-Root and it did wonders for me. I prize it higher than any other medicine and I shall recommend it to my friends. I wish to add right here that after using Swamp-Root for two months I began to straighten up and am now sound and we'll, and feel like I might live a long time yet to tell what your medi- cine has done for me.
 Yours very truly,
 T. c. CLAY, 750 Sugar St., Marion, Ohio State of Ohio,
 Marion County.
 Personally appeared before me this 18th day of December, A. D., 1914, T. |C. Clay, who subscribed to the above statement and made oath that the same is true in substance and in fact
 CHARLES w. HABERMAN,
 Notary Public,
 Marion Co.,, Ohio.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-07
TWENTY YEARS AGO.
SOMEONE STOLE PLANS.

There is 8 matter of considerable interest being discussed between breaths, so to speak, about the city hall, which Is just commencing to en- gage attention in other quarters Readers of the Farmer will recall that at the time the plans for the Newheld school building were being discussed by the Educational board. the request was made by Building In spector Day that the plans be sub- mitted to the Board of Building com mission in accordance with the city ordinance The order was com piled with and Inspector Day took possession of the specifications and laid them away in his office for pre- sentation to the board. In some man. ner the board never acted upon the plans and the records show that per- mission for the erection of the school was never granted. When the in- spector searched for the plans he found they had disappeared from his office.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-07
ONE HUNDRED YEARS AGO.

Jamaica, w. I-.In 8 late. Antigua paper we observe a memorial. drawn by 8 joint committee of both Houses of the legislature of that colony, ad- dressed to the British government ID which they deprecate in strong terms the policy now pursued toward American vessels in their not being admitted to an entry in any of the British West I1ddes-
 They represent the lmposAbihty of their colonies in America furnlsn1ng the West Indies with adequate sup plies and assert that the supplies which we send through the depot of St. Bartholomew come charged al treble amount at which they could be landed there direct from America, while on the other hand that island Is so gluttad with the articles allow ed to be exported from British islands as to produce serious depreciation In their value, etc.
 The memorial closes with prayer that His Majesties government be pleased to grant such speedy and ef- fectual relief as may suit the ex- trsme urgency and hardship of the cA1e.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-07

ganization of the force under the Ma tional Defense Act was in progress but not completed at the time, MT. Baker says, and many complex prob lems had to be solved.
 'The confusions and difficulties at tending the mobilization" he con- tinues, twill seem Insignificant in comparison with it's success and with the splendid spirit with which men and officers of the National Guard re- sponded."
 The Secretary points out that the duty to which the state troops were called was the most trying a soldier could be required to perform, lack ing the movement and enthusiasm of active military operations yet pre- senting all the privations of a soldiers life.
 "It is not strange that some rest lessness and complaint have been heard both from an occasional mem Der of one of the Guard forces and from their friends, at home,' he said. '"These complaints, however, have been minor and infrequent. The spirit of the regiments has been high, their serving cheerful, and their apprecia- tion both of their opportunity for public service and of the value of the training received by them has been evidenced from all quarters"
 The report discusses at length what was accomplished by the War De- partment through cooperation with the American Railway Association in the rapid transportation of troops and supplies to the Mexican border De- clarinG the movement was carried out without any serious confusion or de- lay, Secretary Baker adds:
 tIt seems to me just to claim for the War Department and for the CO., operating railroads that they manag- ed the task, although of unusual difH- culty and size, with great skill and most commendab1e success"
 Some disappointment is expressed over the situation as to recruiting for the army. While the number of men accepted every month for Army ser vice has increased since last year, "it has not been as marked an increase as desired,' the Secretary says. High as responsible.
 "Thus the recruiting service, which is simply one of many employers, has been unable to secure the recruits needed" the report continues. How ever, during June, July and August, 1916, the number of enlistments in- creased practically 175 per cent. over the corresponding months in 1915" The report shows that on June 30, 1916, the authorized total strength of the regular army was 5,018 officers and 122,693 enlisted men, an increase of 1S4 officers and 25,445 men over the preceding year. The actual strength on that date was 4,843 off, cers and 97,013 enlisted men. or net gain during the year of 227 of- f1cers and 1,248 men.
 Analyzing the National Defense Act the report finds that the maxi mum enlisted peace strength author ized is 223.5SO, while the War strength would reach total of 298,- 900. The strength of the National Guard contemplated by the bill is fix ed at 17,000 officers and 440,0 men, but the report says nothing as to the prospect of enlisting enough men to fill up either service.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-07
Letter to
 pr. Kilmer & Co.,, Binghamton. N. Y.

Prove What SwampRoot Will Dc
 For You.
 Send ten cents to Dr. Kilmer & Co.,, Binghamton, N. Y., for a sample size bottle. It will convince anyone. You will also receive a booklet of valuable information, telling about the kidneys and bladder. When writing, be sure and mention the Bridgeport Daily Farmer. Regular fifty cent and one dollar size bottles for sale at all drug stores.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-07
preclude the idea of any lady at tempting to pass it.
CHARGES FALSE.

We are requested to state that the charges which were made against the Rev. John Taylor are utte&ly false and that his license has been restor- ed to him by vote of the trustees of the A. M. B. Zion church in this city. MT. Taylor stated that he is prepar- ing to go South as a missionary, so soon as he can raise means to settle his family comfortably. He can be found at MT. Jane Hubbard's, Main street, near Whiting.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-07
BRIEF NEWS NOTES

Fire 'Comnaisadoner Adamson an- n0unred he had taken steps to effect the eltnninat1on of the key type of fire alarm boxes in Queens and Richmond
 The 1s0 rivefers employed on the hattlesa2fp New Mexico, under con- struct1on in the Brooklyn Navy Yard who struck for a 20 per cent increase in wages, will return to work today.
 The Council of National Defense created by the National Defense Ac1 and composed of six Cabinet officers and seven civilians. held it's first form al meeting at the War Department
 Joseplaus Daniels, Secretary of f1as
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-07
RoRRED BY MORuLO.

A letter from St- Martha's states that . gentleman on his route to the 1eadqunrtezs of General MoriNo's 8 army fell In with Messrz. John Mac pherson, John Cohen, John Welsh, leonard Hebden (British subjects and lately rssidents at Carthegena) s+ripped of every farthing in the world and not even common raHons allowed them by General Mor1llo, who held their property in his own private possession. They had been in of lever and ague for nearly two months, notwithstanding which they were driven about tied arm by arm, from town to town without shoes or hata, merely existing upon the charity of the inhabitants
 We understand that Rear-Adm1ra1 Douglas has despatched the Junon frisate this morning from Carthagena for the purpose of claiming such Brit izh sub5ect8 as may be there