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The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-03-31
His Uniucky DAYS.

Seated in a row ON the porch of an
old-country inn, with their chairs
tipped back, some old cronies were go.
ing on about unlucky days. After all
had given what they considered their
unlucky days, quiet old chap at one
end spoke up:
"Aall tell we ma unlucky days. Aa's
fund DOT in ma time that it's unlucky
to be struck wi leetening on a Mon
day; or tie be catched wiz circular
saw on Tuesday; or tie tumble over
board on a Wednesday; or tie be run
over by motor car on a Thursday;
or lose a ten-pun note on Friday; or
be bitten by mad dog on Saturday,
and hev nowt for dinner on the Sun
day!"
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-03-31
WASHINGTON.

All Of the entente powers through
their embassies have handed 10 Secre-
tary Lansing formal responses reject
ing the proposal made by the state
department in its circular memoran-
dun that they enter into a modns vi
yendi and disarm all OF their NOR
chant ships
What are regarded as evidences OF
activity OF powerful influences to
force Intervention in Mexico through
the spreading of alarmist reports
we're discussed at Fridays cabinet
meeting. Legal steps will probably
be taken TO squelch the aIarmists.
House Democrats in caucus adopted
a resolution outlining a plan for
speeding up the administration legis-
lative program with a view to adjourn.
ment before the national political con-
yentions in June, as urged by Presi-
dent Wilson
The Hay army reorganization bill,
the first OF the administration pre-
paredness measures, was passed by
the house by vote Of 402 to 2.
The United States soon VIII make,
for the information OF the nations of
the world, a complete statement of its
position in regard TO the conduct OF
submarine warfare and the arming of
merchant ships for defensive pur-
poses.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-03-31
RoIlie A. York and Edwari Karr.

RoIlie A. York and Edward Karr,
former Oakland policemen convicted
OF conspiracy to circulate counterfeit
SIS sold pieces, were sentenced to two
years each in the federal prison at
McNeill Island.
HOLSTERS reached the highest price
ever known in New England. Friday,
when they were quoted in the local
market at as cents a pound.
Reports circulated at Douglas, Ariz..
to the effect that large numbers of
Mexican troops were being concentrate
ed within striking distance OF Doug
las, proved TO be groundless.
Mrs. Mary S. Woodrow, IS years OF
age, cousin of Mrs. Abraham Lin
elm. died at her home at versalles.
Ky. Mrs. Woodrow was bridesmaid
at the wedding OF Abraham Lincoln
and her cousin. Mary Todd
The death OF the infant child OF AL
bert Irwin OF Monon brought the
death toll taken by the tornado which
swept northern Indiana to six. The
child was carried more than 100 feet
by the wind.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-03-31
Write for Free Book
"The Mystery Of the Lost Woman"
and Free Color Scheme Cards
Special Stencil Offer
The Alabastine Co.
ssl Crandville Rd. Grand Rapids. Mich.

DC suTc INC Iru tIUss anu lIIl
Alabastine you buy. Alabastine
Is sold by most druggists, hard
ware dealers and paint stores
everywhere.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-03-31
Pryina Cow storms Trench.

Thor Skongaard may work with a
periscope when he is digging here
after.
He was plying pick and shovel in an
excavation at Thtrty-tifth and Lyndale
avenues N, when a large object
lurched to the edge of the hole and
dropped in.
1t was cow
She stuck so tight that it took two
fire companies to hoist her out and
release the workman.
Skongaard resumed his labors.-
Minneapolis Journal.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-03-31

A girl thinks she has made good as
soon as she hypnotizes some young
man into buying her an engagement
ring.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1916-05-26
NOTICE

Petition having been made to the
Commissioners of Roads and Reeve
nues of Cobb county for the discoo-
tinuance of the public road leading
from Austell toward Atlanta by way
OF MaXim's bridge from the point
where said public road leaves the cor.
porate limits of said town of Austell
going in an easterly direction to the
point where said road intersects with
Campbelton' public road at or near
MaXim's residence Notice is hero
by given to all persons concerned
to show cause, if any they have, be-
fore the Board of Commissioners Of
said county at their office in the
court house in Marietta, by ten o.
clock a. m. on the First Tuesday in
July next, why said discontinuancc
of said road should not be made This
18th day of May 1915, By order
Of the Board.
P. D. McCLESkEY, Clerk,
W, J. HEADDEN. Chairman.
May 26-June 2-9-f6.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1916-05-26
APPLICATION TO MAKE TITLE.
GEORGIA, COBB COUNTY.

GEORGIA, COBB COUNTY,.
TO the heirs at law of Mrs. Mollie
Austin late of said County, deceased
Spencer x. Atkinson. t. Willie
Borne and b, T. Burdette, have filed
their petition in this court. setting
forth that the said Mrs Mollie Aus
tin in her lifetime executed a bond
for title, a copy of which is attached
to said petition, in which said Mrs.
Moflie Austin agreed to make title
to certain lands therein describ "a
and claiming that the terms of said
bond have been fully complied with.
asks that an order be granted direct
ing J. M. Austin. as Administrator
of Mrs. Mollie Austin. deceased, 70
execute title as provided in said
bond The same viii be heard at
my office on the first Monday N
June next.
This End day Of May. 1916.
}, NJ GANN, Ordinary.
May 5-l2-l9-26
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1916-05-26

the city of Marietta, within the legal
hours OF sale on the first Tuesday in
June. next, to the highest bidder for
cash, the following described prop
erty, to-wt: Twenty (20) acres of
land, more or less, being the West
half of land lot No 1875, in the 18th
District and End Section Cobb Coun-
ty, Ga, sold as the property of Mrs.
Emma c. ID. Duncan, late of said Co.
deceased, sold for the purpose of pay
ing debts ard distribution.
This May 9Th. 1916.
J. B. 7. DUNCAN. Admr..
OF estate of Mrs. Emma c. D. Duncan.
May l2-19-26- June >.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1916-05-26
SHERIFF'S SALES FOR JUNE
GEORGIA. COBB COUNTY

GEORGIA, COBB COUNTY.
viii be sold on the 1st Tuesday in
June, 1915, at public cutlery at the
Court house door in said County,
within the legal hours of sale to the
highest bidder for cash, the follow
ing described property, to-wit:
All that tract or parcel of land ly-
ing and being the west halves of
land lots Nos 1913 and 1914, each
containing 20 acres, more or less. in
all 40 acres, more or less. in the
18th Dist. and md Section, of Cobb
County Ga, said land known as the
Dock Cochran property and being the
same property decided by F. NJ. Love
less to Laura Walker on Feb 10.
1918. Said property levied on as the
property of Mrs. Jno. w. helms. to
satisfy an execution issued from
Municipal Court, of Atlanta. Fulton
County, Ca, in favor of R. ]. Young
and against Mrs. Jno. w. Nelms
Written notice given in terms of the
law.
This 9th day of May, 1916.
W. E. SWANSON, Sheriff.
May III 9-26 June ..
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1916-05-26
APPLICATION FOR PROBATION.

Cobb Court of Ordinary. June term,
1916. No. 4
w. Fl. Benson, VS.. Heirs at law
Mrs. Mary Wallace, deceased.
To the heirs at law of Mrs. Mary
Wallace, late of Cobb County, Ga,
deceased, residing without the State
of Georgia You are hereby notified
that w. H. Benson has made applica-
tion to this Court, for the probate
in Solemn Form, the will of Mrs.
Mary Wallace, late of said County,
deceased, and the same will be heard
on the lst Monday in June, next, in
said County. This May 9th, 1916.
J. NJ. GANN, Ordinary.
May 12-19-26 June 2.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1916-05-26
LETTERS OF DISMISSION.
GEORGIA. COBB COUNTY.

GEORGIA, COBB COUNTY.
Whereas, B. A. Osborn, Admins
traitor of j. NJ. Hunton represents to
the Court in his petition, duly filed
end entered on record, that he has
fully administered j. NJ. Hunton's
estate:
This is, therefore, to cite all per-
sons concerned, kindred and creditors
to show cause, if any they can. why
said Administrator should not be
discharged from his Administration.
and receive Letters of Dismission on
the first Monday in June, 1916.
J. NJ. GANN. Ordinary.
May l2-t9-26 June ,.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1916-05-26
12 MONTHS SUPPORT.

GEORGIA. COBB COUNTY.
Willie Stocks having made appli.
cation for twelve months support for
herself and minor children out OF
the estate Of John Y. Stocks. and ap-
the same. having filed their return.
all persons concerned are hereby re
quired to show cause before the
Court Of Ordinary of said County on
the first Monday in June, 1916, why
said application should not be grant
ed.
This May md. 1916.
j. NJ. GANN, Ordinary.
May 5-t2-l9-26.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1916-05-26
LETTERS OF DISMISSION.
GEORGIA, COBB COUNTY

GEORGIA, COBB COUNTY
Whereas, J. W. Bozeman, Admin
istrator of Lou j. Bozeman, repre-
sents to the Court in his petition,
duly filed and entered on record, that
he has fully administered Lou ].
Bozeman's estate:
This is, therefore, to cite all per-
sons concerned, kindred and credi-
tors, to show cause, if any they can,
why said Administrator should not
be discharged from his administra-
ton, and receive Letters of Dismis-
sion on the first Monday in June,
1916.
J. NJ GANN. Ordinary.
May l2-l9-26 June ..
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1916-05-26

STATE OF GEORGIA, Cobb County
Julia Beasley Versus Joe Beasley,
Divorce. No 2252. March term,
1916, Cobb Superior Court.
To Joe Beasley, Greeting:
By order of the Court. I hereby
notify you that on the 22nd day IF
February, 1915, Julia Beasley fled
q suit against you for total divorce
rsturnable to the March Term, 1916
OF said court under the foregoing
caption
You are further notified to be pres
ent at said court on July the 3rd
Monday in 1915 to answer plaintiffs
petition. In default thereof, the
court will proceed thereon as to JUS
tice shall appertain.
Witness the Honorable H. L. Pa
terson, Judge of said court. this 18th
day of May 1915.
]. E. DOBBS. Clerk.
Motley & Gam, Plffs, Attys.
May 1875 June %.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1916-05-26
LETTERS OF DISMISSION.
GEORGIA, COBB COUNTY

GEORGIA, COBB COU NTG
Whereas. J. w. Bozeman, Guar
dian and EXOfficio Administrator Of
]. w. Bozeman, represents to the
Court in his petition, duly filed and
entered on record, that he has fully
administered j. w. Bozemans estate:
This is, therefore, to cite all per-
sons concerned, kindred and credi-
tors. to show cause, if any they can,
why said Administrator should not
be discharged from his Administra-
ton, and receive Letters of Dismiss
sion on the first Monday in June,
1916.
J. NJ. GANN, Ordinary.
May 12-l9-26 June ,.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1916-05-26
LEGAL ADVERTISEMENTS

said estate, and the same will be
heard at my office on the first Mon
day in June next.
This md day of May, 1916.
j, NJ. GANN. Ordinary.
May 5-l2 -l9-26.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1916-05-26
l2 MONTHS SUPPORT

GEORGIA, COBB COUNTY
Mrs. Arnoldina Il. Freyer having
made application for twelve months
support for herself and two minor
children out of the estate of L. B.
Freyer, and appraisers duly appoint
ed 70 set apart the same having filed
their return. all persons concerned
are hereby required to show cause
before the Court of Ordinary of said
County on the first Monday in June
1916, why said application should
not be granted
This May 9th. 1915.
j. NJ. GANN, Ordinary.
May l2-t9-26 June >.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1916-05-26
EXECUTORS DISCHARGE.
GEORGIA. COBB COUNTY.

GEORGIA. COBB COUNTY.
n. w h. podgeu, Executor of Eli
"a Allen, has applied to me for a
discharge from his EXecutorship Of
Eliza Allen, this therefore to notify
all persons concerned. to file their
objections, if any they have, on or
before the first Monday in June.
next, else n. W. II. Dodgen will be
discharged from his Executorship as
applied for. May End, 1916.
]. NJ. GANN Ordinary.
Ny 5-12-I9-26.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1916-05-26
LETTERS OF DISMISSION
GEORGIA. COBB COUNTY.

GEURUIA, COBB COUNTY.
Whereas. J. z. Carnes, Administra-
tor of Luthe" Cowen, represents II
the Court in his petition, duly filed
and entered on record, that he has
fully administered Luther Cowen 5
estate:
This is. therefore. TO cite all per-
sons concerned, kindred and credi
tors. to show cause, if any they can.
why said Administrator should not
be discharged from his Administra-
ton. and receive Letters Of Dismis-
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1916-05-26
LETTERS OF DISMTSSION
GEORGIA. COBB COUNTY

GEORGIA. COBB COUNTY
Whereas J. w. Bozeman, Admins
traitor of Richard Bozeman. repre-
SCENTS TO the Court in his petition,
duly filed and entered on record.
that he has fully administered Rich
ard Bozeman'S estate:
This is, therefore, to cite all per
sons concerned kindred and credit
tors, to show cause, if any they can,
why said administrators should not
be discharged from his administra-
ton. and receive Letters of nismis-
sion on the first Monday in June.
1915.
j. NJ GANN. Ordinary.
May i2-t9-26 June ,.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1916-05-26
APPLICATION TO SELL LANDS.
EnRG1A. coER COUNTY.

GEORGIA, COBB COUNTY.
John r. Fowler as Administrator
of the estate of James McAfee, late
of said County. deceased has in due
form applied to the undersigned for
leave to sell the lands belonging 70
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1916-05-26
ADMIN. STRATOR'S SALE.

GEORGIA. COBB COUNTY.
BY virtue of an order of the Court
of Ordinary, of said County. l Will
sell before the Court House door in
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1916-05-26

Hodges Drug Co. are now agents
for Rexall Remedies in Marietta,
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1916-05-26

sion on the first Monday in Jun"
1916.
J. NJ. GANN, Ordinary.
May 12-19-26 June 2.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1916-04-11
HAD FOOT INJURED

Mr.. Ross Jones suffered a very
painful accident last Saturday at
ternoon in Lexington when his au-
tomobile ran over his foot. 1t is
thought no bones were broken and
aside from being crippled up for a
few days, Mr.. Jones will suffer no
ill effects. He had been driving
the car and turned the wheel over
to his friend, Mr.. Payne, and in
tended getting in the tonneau'
Mr.. Payne started the car,
thinking Mr.. Payne had made
the change without getting of
the running board, and the heavy
machine passed over Mr.. Jones' foot.
DR.. Bullock dressed the injured
member and it was feared for a
time that a small bone was broken.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1916-04-11

Mr.. II. B. Cushman, the venerable
father Of Mrs. I. +. Tabb, Of this
city, died suddenly at his home in
Flemingsburg April Bird of an
attack of heart disease. He had
been in poor health for some time.
Mr.. Cushman was eighty-four years
Of age. He was said to be the first
tobacco buyer in Fleming county,
and engaged in farming until a few
years ago when he retired on ac-
count of age. The funeral was held al
the home Wednesday afternoon and
interment in the Flemingsburg GEN.
etery. Mr.. Cushman had often Wis
tied at the home of his daughter in
this city and was well known to
many local people who learn with
sorrow Of his death. Besides his
daughter, he is survived by his ven
cradle wife and son, Thomas
Cushman, Of Louisville, and several
grandchildren and great-grandchild-
rem.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1916-04-11
CITY COUNCIL

The City Council at its regular
meeting last Tuesday night made a
new contract with the Kentucky
Utilities Co. for street lighting at a
figure about $500 less than the old
contract called for. Several build
ing permits were granted but no ac-
ton was taken in the much needed
sidewalk improvements. The Coun-
Gil will meet in extra session April
18th to take up the question of ad-
ditional street paving.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1916-04-11
The Peoples Cleaning 3
Pressing Co.
j. C. PETERS, Mgr.
PHONE 341
PROSPECTING IN OHIO

Mr.. and Mrs. James H. Cline
have gone to Middletown, Ohio, to
look around with a view of locating.
Mr.. Cline is an energetic and hust-
ling business man and should he de-
eide to settle in the Ohio city is GER
tain to succeed. He is a son of Mr.
A. M. Cline and a railroad man by
profession.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1916-04-11
DIES IN WINCHESTER

Mrs. Roger Martin, aged SO years,
died in Winchester Tuesday morn
ing of a complication of diseases.
She was Miss Callie Woods before
marriage and resided at Tanners
Store up until last January. She is
survived by her husband, three
children, three brothers and three
sisters.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1916-04-11
WILL LOCATE HERE

Mr.. j. Sandstrom, of Louisville
was here last week looking for To-
cation to open an up-to- date tailor
ing establishment. Mr.. Sandstrom
is an expert cutter and tailor and
was very much impressed with Mt
Sterling. He returned to Louis
vile Sunday to complete arrange
ments for locating his tailor shop in
this city.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1916-04-11
NEW TAX COMMISSION

George L. Pickett, of Shelby
county; Senator Hite Huffaker,
Louisville; Senator Seldom r. Glenn,
Eddyville; Senator Hiram M. Brock,
of Harlan; Representative T. T.
Gardner, of Bardwell; Representa-
tive Reuben B. Hutchcraft, Jr., of
Paris, and Representative A. j.
Oliver, of Scottsville, are to be the
members of the tax commission, ac-
cording to information from Frank
fort.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1916-04-11
CLIPPINGS FROM THE
sNAeTowH ToRcHLIGHT


The Judgment Of II. G. Denton as
to weather conditions can at all
times be relied upon. In his palmy
DAYS he used to be an umbrella
member.
The mail carriers watch has
been left at the blacksmith shop,
where it is undergoing extensive
repairs.
Another show is soon to appear
at the opera house in Snagtown.
The merchant Of that city gets in
free to all these shows as he
furnishes the barrel slaves for the
slap sticks.
Miss Margaret Isley will wear
her new dress to Snagtown in a
few days and will walk by the
show windows there to see if ev-
erything is hanging all right behind.
Little Willie Howe read an entire
patent medicine ad. the other
night before he realized what an
awful risk he was running.
| In column of plate matter
that was printed in the Torchlight
last week, DR.. j. W. Bush read of
church wedding in high life, and
the article, in describing the occa-
sion said the bride marched down
the aisle attired in a handsome
gown. The doctor says nothing
like that could happen in the Rat
tlesnake Ford church as long as he
is a deacon.
In every audience there is a
tradition that the girl on the stage
is several years older than she
looks to be.
The Coon Hill preacher last Sun
day took his text on the fast liv-
ing of the present generation. But
old Daddy" Schrecengost missed
the sermon on account of his mule
being too slow to git there in time.
A bridge is never built across the
north fork of the Saline if there is
anyway to get around it. One
rarely sees a bridge across a
pond for the reason that there is
way to get around it.
George Bean, the tin peddler
came through to see US last week
He buys up all kinds of feathers
and got big lot of bat feathers
from Mrs. ALI Sisley. He pays by
the pound, but did not have tc
pay her anything as they were sc
light they did not weigh anything.
There is talk of another paper
being launched at Plunkville. The
editor of the Plunkville Patriot
who always takes firm stand OF
all public questions, has come Out
in an editorial as being opposed te
it. He says if Plunkville had an
other paper the people would ge,
too far behind with their work try,
ing to help run it. /
Charley Ewell says 1.-THE mule rode
by 'Dad" Schrecengost was seer
hitched for several hours at the
fence in front of the home OF the
widow, in the Coon Holler neigh
borhood Sunday evening. "Dad" is
so slow he should put his mule IL
the pasture when he goes counting
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1916-04-11
Sherif's Sale

By virtue of an Execution No.
666, directed to me, which issued
from the Clerks Office of the Mont
gomery Circuit Court, in favor OF
DR.. w. R. Thompson against James
Bean, I, or one of my Deputies, will,
on County Court Day, the
18th day of April, 1916
between the hours of 10 o'clock
a. m. and 2 o'clock p. M, at the
Court House door in Mt. Sterling,
Montgomery county, Ky, expose to
public sale, to the highest bidder,
the following property, or so much
thereof as may be necessary to
satisfy the Plaintiffs debt, interest
and costs, to-wit: An undivided in
terest in l house and lot, situated
on East High street and bounded
as follows: On the East by the
property of Ellen Beall, On the
West by the property of Newt. Will
iams, On the North by High street,
On the South by the property of
Cora Bailey.
Amount of debt, interest, costs,
advertising and Sheriff's commits
sion, $4,000.
Levied on as the property OF
JAS. Bean.
TERMS-Sale will be made on a
credit Of three months; the pur-
chaser to execute bond, with ap-
proved security, to have the force
and effect of a Replevin Bond.
Witness my hand this 9th day
of March, 1916.
fs HARRY +. HOWELL,
Sheriff Montgomery County.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1916-04-11

We might, of course, but we
won't. No, We'll never spill that
story-it's quite too rich.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1916-04-11

Wanted-To make engagement to
buy butter. Phone ia. (tf)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-18
WARRANT FOR c. RICHARDSON.
Accused Of Displaying Cartoon Re
fecting on the President.

A cartoon displayed in a window Of
a store at 915 Pennsylvania avenue. al
legged to represent a Gladiator. stand
ing upright over his victims. with blood
dripping from his sword and the name
of President Wilson on his belt. re-
suited in a charge of violation of a po-
lice regulation being entered in Police
Court against Charles Richardson.
manager of the shop. A hearing of the
case is set for Monday.
1t is charged in an information signed
by Assistant Corporation Counsel
George Taggart that section l. article
81. of the police regulations was vio-
lated. which prohibits the displaying of
a picture of crime or the intent to COM
NIT crime. The attention of Capt. Peck
Of the first precinct was directed to the
displaying of the cartoon and he or
dered Sergt. Sanford to make an inves-
tigation. The officer obtained the pic
ture and took it to Police Court. where
Mr.. Taggart issued a warrant against
Mr.. Richardson.