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The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1916-05-11
HIGHLANDS NEWS

At the regular meeting of the High
land club a good sized crowd heard ]
j. Rudkin talk regarding the Sunny
side canal extension, Prof. A. L. Me
lander on strawberry root weevil ant
Luke Powell on cherry pollenizatior
and blight resistant pear stock.
Mr.. Rudkin outlined the method Of
procedure in securing the extension
of the canal to Benton City; briefly
they first raised 100000 to make the
survey, then proceeded to vote an ir.
rigation district; bonds issued to pro
vide funds for construction were
bought by the reclamation depart.
ment of the government. Mr.. Rudkir
reported that the Kennewick extern.
sion, which has already been surveyed
has the endorsement of the reclama.
ton service engineer, stationed al
North Yakima; this extension ulti.
mately to be a part of high line
system that will water 10000 acres
of the finest land in the state.
Prof. Melander spoke on the SER
iousness Of the root weevil and the
difficulties in combating it. Mr.. Pow
ell of the absolute necessity of bud
ding in the tops of sweet cherry trees
a good pollenizer such as Gen. Wood,
and Of growing pear trees on blight
resistant stock, on which he is con-
Quoting experiments.
The Highland Orchard Company
has added new Bean sprayer to their
equipment.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. o. Cleve spent SUM-
day at Pasco, guests of the Robert
son family.
w. L. Craver and family are enjoy
ing their new Maxwell car which Geo
Russell brought down from Ritzville
Sunday.
Miss Dorothy Mann closed a very
successful term Of school at Locust
Grove Wednesday afternoon and will
be at home during vacation.
DR.. Mary Hudson is the guest of
Mrs. A. F. Woodward, of Finley for q
few days and expects to leave Satur-
day for Independence, Ore, where she
will be the guest Of Mrs. and Miss
Cosper.
Mrs. Averill Beavers, who was re-
Gently reelected regent Of the d. A.
R., entertained the members at one
o'clock luncheon on Monday. There
were twelve guests present to par
take Of the dainty four-course lun-
cheon which was served in the sun par.
lor. The table decorations were vel.
low iris and ivy, while the color note
Of yellow and white was carried out
in the other rooms with vases Of vel.
low and white iris.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1916-05-11

American Citizens! "A mans right
to vote carries with it the obligation
to bear arms for his country!" See
'sThe Battle Cry of Peace!'
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1916-05-11

Mr.. Berry Grower, you can save
time and bother by using our pickers'
and packers tickets and daily report
forms. They're too cheap to try to do
without. Kennewick Printing Co.
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INSTALL THAT TELEPHONE NOW

Before the new directory goes to
press, if y u wish telephone installed
for the summer or contemplate any
change in your telephone service, or If
you intend changing your location, If
you will notify the Telephone company
we will change your number for the
new directory, which will be issued in
May.
Also there will be advertising space
available to any who will make APP
plication for same. If
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1916-05-11

Every officer and every man in the
army and navy urges every AMERI-
CAN citizen to see ''The Battle Cry of
Peace"
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1916-05-11

Pickers' and packers tickets-sev-
eral kinds to select from at this Of
flee. Kennewick Printing Co.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1916-05-11

Mothers who love your sons and
daughters, see ''The Battle Cry of
Peace"
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1916-05-11

WYE want fill this page with good, newsy every
w week. You can help When you know an item of
local interest tell us about it personally by phone
well appreciate It. The phone number is Double One
Bogalusa enterprise. [volume] (Bogalusa, La.) 1914-1918, 1916-02-10

Mrs. B. Lancaster and little son
Roy spent a week with relatives at
MarStOn.
Mr.. and Mrs M. B. Watson re.
turned to their home in Port Gibson
Miss, Tuesday after pleasant weeks
visit with Mr.. and Mrs. E. L. Middle
ton of Pleasant Hill
Mr., and Mrs. Harris Perritt and
daughter Louise of Hutting Ark,
arrived in BOgalusa Monday and
they will make Boealusa their future
home.
Unusually good values in all wool
blankets white with assorted colored
borders-prices $500 to $500 at
Bogalusa Stores Co.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank j. Mcneil of
Buffalo. N. Y; who have been
spending their honeymoon in Boga-
lusa as the guest Of Mayor and Mrs.
Sullivan, left for their home Satur-
day.
Miss Mollie Masee returned to
Bogalusa Thursday after a three
weeks stay with relatives and
friends in Tylertown.
Mrs. Eastman Mitchell and chill
dren have returned from Picayune,
Miss. where they went to attend
the funeral of Mrs. j. w. Simmons.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. McGhee and chill
dren have returned from Picayune,
Miss, where they attended the
funeral of Mr.. McGhee's sister, Mrs.
J. W. Simmons.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Pettibone of
Detroit, Mich, have been the guests
who of MIR. and Mrs. Herman Petit
bone, left last week for Mexico
where they will make their future
home.
Let us show you new spring
patterns in neglisee shirts, white
and fancy colored effects-$1.OO to
SITS at Bogalusa Stores Co.
Mrs. Mack Lee and children left
Saturday for a visit with relatives
at Monticello, Miss.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. S. Hefford and
children left for North Carolina
where they will make their future
home.
Meats, fresh and smoked; sausage
in links and in bulk; hams and
bacon, whole or sliced, at Company's
market. Phone 40; free delivery.
Mrs S. Elias who has been enjoy
ing a weeks visit with relatives in
New Orleans has returned to Bosa-
lusa. She was accompanied by
her sister Mrs. H. Rosenson, who
will remain for several DAYS.
R. A. Oliver and Sam Montgom-
cry left Thursday for Talisheek
where they have accepted positions.
Miss Adell Wheeler returned to
her home in Laurel, Miss, Thursday
after an extended visit with her
sister, Mrs, M. J. Boyington of Ave.
B.
Mrs. H. J. Cowgirl, who was called
to the bedside of her sister in
Brooklyn N. Y, IN December is ex-
pected to retuEn home the early
part of next week.
Herbert Maeee motored over from
Franklinton Tuesday on business
Mrs. A. A. Overstreet has been ill
for the past few days and her many
friends will be pleased to know that
she is now greatly improved.
Bogalusa enterprise. [volume] (Bogalusa, La.) 1914-1918, 1916-02-10
PERSONAL
PARAGRAPHS
q


Hon. B. D. Talley made bust
ness trip to Franklinton Saturday.
J. F. Landry spent Sunday in
New Orleans.
Mrs. B. L. Irby of Ave. C is on
the sick list with lagrippe this week.
Mrs. Clara Crow visited relatives
in Sun Saturday.
E. X. Bailey and j. E. Boyineton
made trip to Rio Monday.
T. P. Blackwell made a business
trip to Franklinton Saturday.
We have just received new designs
in neckWear for mel. Fourth.
hand, Scarfs and bats wing bows in
plain and fancy at SOC, at Bogalusa
Stores Co.
{. Tally of Isabel was visitor to
Bogalusa Saturday on business.
Miss Maud Jopes spent the week.
end at Slidell.
Miss Lennie Byers left Friday fer
a visit with relatives at Norwood.
j. H. Boyinston made a busine S
trip to Bush Friday
New spring models in Stetson
Hats just received-greys, brown
and black, in young mems shapes
prices $3.50, at Bogalusa Stores Co.
M. Hyman spent the weekend in
the Crescent City,
G. L. Sigler visited New OrleaI S
last Thursday.
Mrs. H. E. Grain visited friends il
Varnado this week.
Albert Pailot, of Columbia street,
spent Sunday in New Orleans.
j. A. Canada was coafned to his
bed with lagriDpe this week,
Mrs. B. B. Harrell left Tuesday
for visit with relatives at Enon
Miss
J NJ. Avriett spent a few days in
Isabel this week transacting busi-
ness.
Miss Barbra Giatz returned to her
home in Covington Saturday after
a visit with her sister Mrs. Dittmer.
S. W. Bigger, the Electrical In
spector of Louisiana Fire Proven
ton Bureau of New Orleans. was a
visitor to Bogalusa this week.
Mrs. O. {. Moffet and two chill
dren have returned from a weeks
visit with relatives in Jackson, Miss.
Mrs. E J. Stockstill and Miss
Lula returned to their home in
Slidell, Friday after pleasant visit
with BoealuSa friends.
Miss Althea Tucker left Monday
for a visit with relatives at Norfeld,
Miss.
Mr.. and Mrs. O. B Boyd and little
daughter. Hilda, returned Saturday
aftei pleasant visit with relatives
at McComb City, Miss.
Mrs, S. L. Dittmer and little
daughter, Dorothy, spent the week
end with relatives in CovinstOn.
Ice Creams, cakes and sandwiches
furnished on short notice to parties,
receptions, weddings. ETC. Fine
lunches constantly supplied at
tables at Handy Kitchen next to the
Commissary.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1916-03-30

half a dozen business enterprises.
When the Chamber of Commerce
was organized he was the unani-
nous choice for its president. He
has served as president of the Com
mercial club, is president of the
Automobile club and gives enough
time to boosting Abilene through all
sorts of deather to double his wealth
if he devoted it to business. But
he is born that way and would
rather take part in a public meeting
for the towns good than anything
else.
For it's mighty good town
the best town in Kansas" he keeps
saying. abilene has before 1t in
creasing prosperity" he remarked
at his office today. "The experiment
period has passed and we are build
ing right. ! hope to see 1t secure
the things that go into the making
of a real city. We need park,
new hotel and a public spirit that
will rise above personal ends for the
city's good. The people of Abilene
can go ahead just as far as they Will
and 1t is up to us whether we are
satisfied with what we have or live
up to our opportunities. In the
heart Of the richest section Of Amer
lea and with rich county around
us we have everything in our favor"
Abilene weekly reflector., 1916-03-30

500. $500 vIvavvu W sHv A~Hl-
tion and armor factories.
Not only has copper advanced In
great proportions, but zinc is worth
three times as much as 1t was year
ago at 1-3c pound. With a great
scarcity of material for papers, the
rag man is the man of the hour,
with old rags at 1c pound, worth
100 per cent more than they were
two years ago. Old paper is in great
demand but the present price does
not warrant investment Of money in
a paper baler to successfully and
profitably buy and sell.
Mr.. McInerney says the steer
market. in its great boom is SO
crowded with old metal that the
nrice has lowered 81 ton. Even
with the automobile and its solid
and pneumatic tires coming into
greater use, the price paid for old
tire castings has declined in th'
mast year, 4c a pound being the
present price compared to &c
year ago.
Mr.. McInerney is the largest buy
ar and seller Of old iron. rags ruo
her. steel, aluminium and copper II
Abilene and he ships carload
month Of what is commonly terme'
iunk but what is becoming a rea
commodity in the present age Q
efficiency and prevention Of econo
mic waste. Aluminium is By far tn
Abilene weekly reflector., 1916-03-30
FORMER ABILENE BOYS
BUY IMPLEMENT BUSINESS

Otto and Otis, the twin sons OF
Mr.. and Mrs. r. H. Cummings, for
mer residents of this city but now
of Topeka, have purchased the i'm
plement business of the Information
al Harvester Co. at Delphos, Kan
The boys have both been In the en-
ployment of the Dibble Grocery Co.
at Topeka for the past nine years,
except two years ago when Otto took
a position as office secretary for
the Y. M. C. A. at Salina.
The Cummings twins were stu
dents OF the Garfield school here
where they received most OF their
education. These boys are starting
in business for themselves at the
age of 23 and they intend to add to
the stock OF implements they have
purchased a full line Of hardware,
also a tin and plumbing shop which
will be run by their father, R. II.
who was with Hodge
Bros. while residing here. The boys
are nephews OF Mrs. j. q. Johnson
OF this city. Their many old friends
wish them much success in their
new business.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1916-03-30

health for the past year. Mr.. Acker
was go years of age and had lived
In Geary county since the seventies
making his home until year ago
on his fine farm in the Upland
neighborhood west of town. Since
that time, because Of Ill health, he
has resided in Junction City, only
recently completing a fine new
home here. Mr.. Acker had the re-
spect of everyone who knew him and
was popular with all. News Of his
death was learned with regret by
his large circle of acquaintances'
Mr.. Acker is survived by his wife
and four children, three sons, Har-
old, Lester and Ford, and one
daughter, Mrs. Wickham Chamber
lain"
Mr.. Acker was for years one OF
East Dickinson's leading and most
prosperous farmers. Many friends
here are saddened by his death.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1916-03-30
HOLLAND CREEK TAKES
ROAD WEST OF ACME

The county commissioners today
inspected a road west Of Acme where
Holland creek has been encroaching
on the highway in its erosion and
washing. Only sixteen feet Of the
road remains in some places and
the county win have TO buy addi-
tiorzl land to provide for the travel.
Il Is on the william Miller farm.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1916-03-30

"in" from Kansas City to Denver
and Colorado Springs. 1t had fewer
turns and as good a roadbed as
there was to the west. he asserted.
He also called attention to the
other advantages OF the road. It
reaches Fort Riley. A bill is
pending now in congress to appro-
pirate $4,000 for rocking the
Golden Belt road through the Fort
Riley reservation. The route Of the
road out Of Kansas City is through
Bonner Springs, Lawrence. Topeka,
Abilene. Salina. Russell, Oakley,
Colby, Goodland, and thence over
the north route to Denver and by a
southern branch to Colorado Springs.
Mr.. Butterfield presented his plan
to the Mercantile club on the Kan
sas side.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1916-03-30
AdrertIsed Mail

For the week ending April Srd;
Jesse A. Arnold, Ednan Davis, Mr..
and Mrs. A. II. Funk, Henry Hide
brand, ]. W. Johnson, Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank wentwork, W. H. White. $.
G. Wilson, Sidney Wilson ?, F. R.
sebenthalI, Malt. Councillor Cham
Der OF Commerce Of U. s. due 4c-
Abilene weekly reflector., 1916-03-30
TWELVE RURAL SCHOOLS
CLOSE THIS WEEK

This week twelve rural schools OF
the county will have their last day
exercises. making so Of the 100 one
teacher schools that will be closed
for the year BY Friday. Those Of the
rural districts which have not yet
ended will be closed some time dur
ing the coming two weeks.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1916-03-30
eet
April Is

Many amateur athletes
. to come from over the
some classy jumping,
ashing and hurdling is
the prizes will consist
athletic goods and rib
) for the firsts and high
RS and ribbons for all.
! goods are offered in
ses by the individual
Abilene weekly reflector., 1916-03-30
HIGH SCHOOL HAS PAPERS
FROM ALL OVER WORLD

The high school was presented to-
day by the Reflector with SO news
papers published in all parts OF
the world. They represent South
Africa. India, China. South America
and Europe and show some odd e1-
amples Of journalism.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1916-03-30
abile,,e }Deeklp tieflettor.
LITTLE VISITS WITH
SOME ABILENE FOLKS
|. AeAeAAeAeAeAAe Z

Back in 1866 a covered wagon
drove into Abilene and one of its
passengers was Jesse 7. Nicolay. He
has been here ever since and is a
charter member of the First Settlers
Association. Today he is manager Of
the Rice, Johntz, Nicolay string Of
lumber yards and is connected with
Abilene weekly reflector., 1916-03-30
MEETS WITH SUCCESS
srfield Canvassing All
wners Along Route

en- Belt Road associa-
ign for permanent mem
meeting with success,
Butterfield visiting every
ity along the route, as
& taken from the Kan
nes will indicate:
m Belt highway is max
for recognition.
the shortest, straightest,
g road between Kansas
dorado, a road through
the wheat country, it is
its share of the tourist
G. Butterfield of Abb
it's acting secretary, ar
.nsas City in pursuance
align to get a thousand
crested as paying boost
Dad.
n get our share of the
punties through which It
se that the road is as
ter than any road lead
ldo," he said. 1--WE want
trail at once right up
station"
field said that the Col
- IA atyov., fine hridOa
Milford chronicle., 1916-05-12
ENDORSED AT HOME.
Such Proof As This Should ConBia1s
ANY Milford Citizen.

The public endorsement of a local eifS-
zen is the very best proof that can be
produced. None better, none stronger
can be had. When a man comes forward
and testifies to his fellow citizens, 2z-
dresses his friends and neighbors, yoN
may be sure he is thoroughly convinee&
or he would not do so. Telling ones eE-
perience when it is for the public gOod
is an act of kindness that should be aP-
preciated. The following statemenG
given by a resident of Milford adds OG1s
more to the many cases of Home In
dorsement which are being published
about Doan's Kidney PILLS. Read It.
P. H. Wiley, retired ship carpenter
$40 East Front Street, Milford. says .
my back ached and panied constantly
and it was all could do to stOop and
straighten up. had heard Doan's Kid
ney Pills mentioned as a fine kidney
medicine, so got some at MOore's Drug
Store. They gave me prompt results
and in a short time was well.
Price Soc, at all dealers. Don't sim-
ply ask for kidney remedy-get DoaR's-
Kidney Pills-the same that Mr.. Wiley
had. Foster Milburn Co.. Props. Buf
alo, N. Y.
Milford chronicle., 1916-05-12
A Symbol of Health.

The Pythagorians of Ancient Greece
ate simple food, practiced temperance
and purity. AS badge they used the
FIVE pointed star which they regarded as
a symbol of health. A red five pointed
star appears on each package of Cham
berlain's Tablets, and still fulfils its an.
cient mission as symbol of health. II
you are troubled with indigestion, bill
business or constipation, get a package
of these tablets from your druggist.
You will be surprised at the quick relief
which they afford. Obtainable every
where.
Milford chronicle., 1916-05-12
TOWN TAX PAYERS TAKE NOTICE.

The Tax Duplicate for the Town of
Milford for the year 1916 has been placed
in my hands for collection, and all per
sons owning property, as well as those
who are poll tax payers, are hereby no
titled to come forward and pay the taxes
as assessed against them for the year
1916 aforesaid, at my Office in the NUM-
cipal Building on North Walnut Street.
Office hours from 9 a. m. to IL noon,
from l p. m. to 5 p. M, and from until
g D. m. The rate of assessment is 60
cents on each hundred dollars of assess.
ment. From the amount of taxes levied
a discount of per cent will be given if
paid before the 3lst day of May 1916.
Taxes due me for the year 1915 must
be paid on or before May 3lst, 1916. If
not paid. shall forthwith enter legal
proceedings to collect them without
further notice.
JOHN H. ROACH,
Collector of Taxes,
4-21tf Milford. Delaware.
Milford chronicle., 1916-05-12
p. ]. Zabrlskie, Supt. Jersey City StOcl
Yards Company, Jersey City,
New Jersey,

says: 1--WE used RAT SNAP purchased
of you about the plant for the exter-
mination of rats with marked success.
It is a wonderful preparation. 1t did
beyond question all you claimed it
would do-killing the rodents, driving
them from their haunts, and eliminat-
ing odors arising from their death.
We cheerfully endorse its use in plac-
es infested with vermin." Prices, one
cake package 15c; two cake package
Csc. Sold under written guarantee by
The Pierce Hardware Co. 11-12-1y
Milford chronicle., 1916-05-12
500 Reward. 500

The readers Of this paper will be pleased to
learn that there Is at least one dreaded disease
that science has been able to cure In all It's
stages. and that Is Catarrh Halls Catarrh cure
zeal fraternity Catarrh being a constitutional
disease, requires a constitutional treatment
Halls Catarrh Cure IS taken internally. acting
directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces or
the system. thereby destroying the foundation
Of the disease. and giving the patient strength
by building up the constitution and assisting ma
ture in doing its work. The propretors have
much faith In Its curative powers that they
efer One Hundred Dollars for any case that II
fails TO cure. Send for list OF testimonials.
Address +. ]. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
Sold by al Druggists. zoe.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
Milford chronicle., 1916-05-12
In Memoriam

In memory of Gertrude Bell McFar.
land, the oldest daughter of James Nc.
Farland of Greenwood, who passed away
after six months illness of dropsy and
heart trouble. at 1915 a. m, on Tues.
day, April 25th. 1916, aged IL years, II
months and 20 days. She died praising
her Maker, and is sadly missed by her
family. She was always kind and good
and it is hard to part with her. and her
vacant place can never be filed. She
was a loving sister and always a peace
maker. She is survived by her father,
mother. two sisters and two brothers,
and sadly missed by a. broken hearted
family.
Milford chronicle., 1916-05-12
Milford Dog. Must Be Tagged.

The tags for dogs for year 1916 have
been delivered to John H. Roach, the
Collector of Taxes for Milford, and no
tice is hereby given to owners, or those
who harbor dogs in the Incorporated
limits of the Town of Milford, that they
must at once procure these tags and
fasten them on the dogs.
Notice is hereby given that any dog
in Milford without the 1916 tag will be
caught and disposed of according to law,
and the owner prosecuted under the
Town Ordinances.
H. w. D. MOORE,
President of Council.
w. NJ. Vineyard. Secretary. 5-5-2t
Milford chronicle., 1916-05-12
Which Do You Prefer?

1t is important for reasons of health and
practical economy for every housekeeper
to ask herself this question:
do prefer pure baking powder like
Royal, made of cream of tartar derived from
grapes, or am 1 willing to use baking
powder made of alum or phosphate, both
derived from mineral sources?"
The names of the ingredients printed
on the label show whether the kind you
are now using or any brand, Herv or old,
that may be offered is a genuine cream
of tartar powder, or merely a phosphate
or alum compound.
Royal Baking Powder contains no alum
nor phosphate.
ROYAL BAKING POWDER co.
New York
Milford chronicle., 1916-05-12
Protects Your Chickens

and sure enough it does. A rat will
leave all other food to get RAT-SNAP
and it's the last he eats. RAT-SNAP
chemically cremates the carcass.
Doesn't have to mixed with other food.
Won't blow away, dry up, soil or de-
cay. Surest, quickest, cleanest, saf-
est to kill rats, mice and reaches.
Fifteen cent cake or two cakes for 25c.
Sold under written guarantee by The
Pierce Hardware Co. 11-12-1y
Milford chronicle., 1916-05-12
To Democratic Voters,

To the Democratic Voters of Sussex
County: l desire to announce my can
didacy for the Office of Levy Court
Commissioner for Sussex County fer
the term of six years, subject to the
Democratic Primaries. l desire to say
that stand for an efficient and busi-
nesslike administration Of the countyiE
affairs, and if nominated and elected
will try to merit the confidence and
esteem reposed in me.
GEO. E. REED,
5.I2-4t Milford, DeIawAre..
Milford chronicle., 1916-05-12
POLITICAL CARD.

To the Voters Of Sussex County:
l desire to announce my candidacy EAR
missioner, for Sussex County, for the tvn
year term, subject to the RepubihEs11
primaries.
Through the legislative act to abOltliA
the present County Levy Court, and sus-
stitute three Commissioners, ] will haV8
been deprived from serving two yeaFls
Of the four year term, for which < WszB
elected.
/ wish to state that I stand now, a. EE
the past for a strictly efficient and prsap-
teal administration OF the County'S ~
fairs, and If nominated and elected VII
try to merit the confidence and eStee1E
reposed In me by the voters.
ALFRED H. MEGfEf
Apl-7-tf EarbesoT. Doa
Milford chronicle., 1916-05-12
Candidate For Coroner.

l am a candidate for the office Of
Coroner for Sussex County, and ask the
support of all Democrats at the Primary
Elections to be held to nominate county
officers. Indian River Hundred is entis,
tied to the nomination this year
aznm Respectfully,
j. S. CORDREY,
5-12.2t MillsborO, Del