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The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-05-18
Liahtnina Hits Smokestack.

Sheboygan A freak stroke Of light.
ming hit the brick smokestack OF the
Northern Furniture plant during "A
storm and shaved off the outer layer
for about third of its length
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-05-18
Gets First Barber Shop Shave

Beaver Dam Jumes Ogram, aged 81
years, although shaved twice week
regularly had his FIRST shave in a bar
Der shop. lie told the barber who
shaved him that he had used the same
razor for forty years.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-05-18

Short Skirt Continues to Be Favorite
Cincinnati, May 1.-THE short skirt
will continue to be worn next fall, &C
cording to the report of the style com
mittee of the National Cloak. Suit and
Skirt Manufacturers association,
adopted at the convention here.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-05-18
Fly Poison Kills More Children
Than All Other Poisons Combined
For Sofety's Sake, Use @

Is there in your home, anywhere
within baby's reach, a saucer of
arsenic poisoned paper floating in
water, or a can with a sweetened
poisoned wickn
During 1915, &c cases Of ay poisoning
were reported from ii states: in 1914. %
cases from IA states. Fly poison kll5 more
children than all OTHER poiSons combined.
Yet fly poison still Is left unguarded
except in the homes where mothers have
learned that the SAFE, sure, non pofSonouJ.
efficient fly catcher and destroyer Is
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-05-18
VIII BuiId Auto FACTORY

Superior A $4,000 auto truck plant
Is to be- built in Superior to manufac
ture four types OF truck designed by
Or j. c. Barnsdale, who has been max.
ing them on small scale for some
months.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-05-18
AUSTRIAN LINER ToRPEDoED.
Steamer Dubrovnik Sunk Withou,
Warning, Berlin Announces.

Berlin (by wireless), May l5-The
Austro-Hungarian passenger steamer
Dubrovnik has been torpedoed and
sunk by hostile submarine in the
Adriatic sea, it was announced on Fri
day. The official report of the yes.
sells destruction stated that the steam
er was torpedoed without warning,
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-05-18
German Vice-Chancellor Quits.

Berlin, May 16.-Doctor Clemens
Delbruck, vice-chancellor and minis
ter of the interior, has resigned on &C.
count of i'll health, it was announced.
He is stated to be suffering from dia-
betes.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-05-18

Beaver Dam Lightning struck "A
large barn in the town of Oak Grove,
owned by q. Settert burning it to the
ground with all it's contents. includ,
ing several head of horses and cattle.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-05-18

You can judge no womans sense of
humor by the way she siggles at her
husbands jokes.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-05-18
Get Western Cattle.

Amigo The Kellogg Lumber com.
pany of Polar have placed large
number Of western cattle on their cut
over land throughout the county
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-05-18
Van Hise to Sneak

Sheboygan President Van IIise of
the University of Wisconsin will be
the orator here at the Association of
Commerce celebration Of Wisconsin
day on May 20,
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-05-18
The o. & w. Thum Co.
Grand Rapids. Mich
The Alternative Function.

Knicker-Did she promise to be
sister to you?
Bocker-No; a president of human
ity.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-05-18

Oshkosh The state convention of
the Ancient order of Hibernians and
the ladies' auxiliary will be held here
Aug. 20 and 30
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-05-18
$50 ARE SWEPT TO DEATH.
Hundreds of Others Homeless in
South African.

Cape Town, Union of South Africa,
via London, May 13.-Hundreds of
persons are homeless as a result of
the floods in the Midland districts.
The loss of life is estimated at $50.
The property damage is very large.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-05-18
University Man Dies

Madison George w. Underwood of
Chicago, died at the University of
Wisconsin inirmary of heart trouble.
He was "A freshman.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1916-06-13
HIGH SCHOOL CLASS DAY
Affords Great Fun for Large Aud
fence.

Class Day exercises at the High
School last evening were enjoyed by q
large audience that filled the High
School Assembly Hall.
The usual class day exercises char
acterized the program, presided over
by the class president, Miss Helen
Douw. The class song was sung in
good voice and the roll was called by
the president The muster of students
consisted of those that had comnosed
the class since the first year High
School. and those who had dropped"
from the class, were answered for in
a humorous way by those who had
persevered tosthe end.
Miss Emily Rawlings read the class
history, and Mr.. William Deininger
the joke book. The class poetess, Miss
Gertrude Donald read the poem, and
prizes were distributed by Mr.. Clyde
Mills.
Miss Meta Crutchley presented the
mock diplomas in Latin, and Miss
Emma Engel read the class prophecy
The class will was delivered by Miss
Margaret Sherbert The program
was highly amusing and entert aiming
and was enjoyed by all present.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1916-06-13
VICTIM OF ACCIDENT
Man Crossed Track and Was Killed BY
Train.

A man believed to be Herbert A..
Morgan, apparently 40 years oil. was
fatally injured when struck by a
Washington, Baltimore and Annapolis
electric train near Downs Station.
Anne Arundel county. last night
Morgan was Crossing the tracks when
a southbound train hit him.
He was taken to Baltimore to Uni
versity Hospital. where surgeons pro-
nounced him dead. A penciled letter
was found in his pc ,ket signed "Ab-
bie," and referred to the settling of
an estate. The name of Thomas
Banks. IL West Ninety-ninth street,
New York, was written in one corner
of the letter
A receipt for payment of dues in
the Fraternal Order of Eagles was
found, also letter signed by S. c.
Stoner, of Westminster. The letter
signed by Stoner was written two
years ago. Morgan evidently was a
mechanic. Coroner Driscoll, of the
Western district. Baltimore, will con-
duct an investigation today.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1916-06-13
A QUIET WEDDING
AT CHESAPEAKE HOUSE.
Miss Alice Merrill Becomes Wife Of
Alton Bast of Eastport.

A quiet wedding was celebrated this
morning at the Chesapeake House,
Main street, when Miss Alice Merrill,
the young ward of Mr.. G. Clifton
sunderland. became the wife of Mr..
Alton Bast, of Eastport. The cere-
mony was performed by the Rev. DIR.
John S. Sewers, minister of College
Ave. Baptist Church.
The bride was given in marriage by
her guardian. Mr.. G. Clifton Sunder-
land She was attended by her sister
Miss Freds Merrill. The groom was
attended by his brother Mr.. Claude
Bast. The bride wore handsome
gown of blue crepe de chine and car
ried bride roses.
Mr.. and Mrs Bast left for Atlantic
City and upon their return will reside
at Eastport.
Those Epresent were Mr.. Geo. G..
Sunderland. Mrs. Watson, Mrs. Booker,
and Mrs. Edward S. Bright, of Balti-
more. Misses Irene and Isabelle Bast,
sisters of the groom and Mr.. Law.
renee Merrill. brother of the bride,
also Miss Estelle Roth, Miss Edna
Marianne, and Ethel Bright and Mr..
Edgar E. Bright, all of Baltimore.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1916-06-13
CARD PARTY A SUCCESS
Realizes $50 Tor Maternity Ward at
Emergency Hospital---Ladies Who
Made it Success Give ''Ris-
Vote of Thanks."

The committee of ladies who so sue
cessfully managed the card party held
in the armory last Wednesday for the
Maternity Ward at the Emergency Hos
pital, met yesterday afternoon at Mrs
John Taylor's residence on Duke of
Gloucester street TO balance accounts
and 10 announce the results of their
labors-
To their JOY il was found they had
rolled up the little sum of $3.50. clear
of all expenses.with a few more checks
promised, which will be deposited in
one of the banks as "a fund for the
Maternity Ward at the Emergency Hos
pital' by Mrs. j. Oliver Purvis, chair
man, and countersigned by Miss Mar
garet c. Wohlgemuth the superintend-
ent, which may be added to from time
do a good deal and perpetuate the
name of some loved one as a memorial.
There were numerous donations
checks, money, prizes, cakes, cards and
TALES. and he loan Of tables and cards
so the committee decided il would be
wiser to acknowledge same through
The Capital which aided so much in
the success than to attempt to do so
individually. and to give rising vote
of thanks to all of those who so gener-
ously helped.
Owing to the fact that all of the
tables were not taken, several prizes
were left Oversee it was decided to hold
series of garden card parties in the
near future at the different members
homes, at which a small fee will be
homes. at which small fee will be
charged. Reservations for tables may
be made by calling up 533. Again the
ladies desire to express their thanks
for the hearty cooperation of the pub
tic in general who materially aided in
Their success.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1916-06-13
FRIENDS OF THE
NATIONAL DEFENSE HIGHWAY.
Will March in Preparedness Parade.

Through the active interest of the
Hon. C. c. Magruder, Clerk of the
Court of Appeals, who has been earn
estly interested in the National De-
Tense Highway, all friends of the Ma
tional Defense Highway will march to-
morrow in a body in the Preparedness
Parade in Washington, to be headed
by President Wilson.
All friends of the National Defense
Highway from Washington to Annap-
olis-from the National Capital to the
State Captal-are requested to meet at
$50 a. IN. at the Peace Monumenton
Pennsylvania avenue, Washington, to-
morrow, where they will form for the
parade. They have been assigned n
prominent place in the line of march
and will carry a large banner bearing
the inscription-"The National De-
Tense Highway"
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1916-06-13
MEMS Bible CLASS
OF FIRST N. T. CHURCH
Holds Regular Monthly Meeting
After Devotional Exercises.
REV. D. L. ENNIS SPEAKS.
On ''How We Got Our Bible.
Pastor viii Preach to Members
SUNDAY June Is.


Last night the Mems Bible Glass
of the First Methodist Church held
its regular monthly meeting. The
class now numbers l25 men, and
good attendance was present. The
president, MIR A. B. Carter. presided.
After devotional exercises. items of
business were transacted. A commit
tee was appointed to arrange for the
coming of a team of Billy Sunday
trail-hitters from Baltimore, on some
Sunday night in the near future.
After the business session was conclud
ed a short program was rendered. Mr..
William Feldmeyer favored the men
with a solo.
Rev. Daniel l.. Ennis, of Appold
Methodist Episcopal Church. Balti-
more, was present on invitation, and
addressed the class on ''How we got
our Bible" Mr.. Ennis spoke of the
early manusc ripts, the methods of
their preservation. and the various
English versions of the Scriptures,
concluding with survey of the recent
testimonies to the truth of the Ri lie
discovered in the excavations in the
far east.
:; The discourse was not only most in
structive but delivered in delightful
ly entertaining fashion and easily held
the attention of all the men present.
Mr.. Ennis was unanimously invited to
return and give second lecture on
the Bible.
The pastor. Rev II. w. Burgan,
will preach to the members of the
class on Sunday morning. June 25, at
ii o'clock. Front seats in the church
will be reserved for them and their
male friends. Mr.. Joseph M. Arm
strong is the teacher of the class.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1916-06-13
Before Justice Dulin.

James Butler, arrested on Thursday
last by Officer Jackson on a charge o.
assault and battery on Thomas Bryan
both colored had hearing before JUS
tice Doolin and was found guilty and
a fine and costs of $22.50.
Alice Turner. colored. arrested Sat
urday on warrant sworn out by Lii
lian Hebron, charging her with disor-
derby conduct, was found guilty and
paid fine and costs of s2.75 imposed
by Justice Dulin.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1916-06-13
DEATH CLAIMS
"MATT KENNEDY" ACTOR.


Etheride Kent, Jr., known kbetter IN
theatre circles through the Eastern
United States as Matt Kennedy.
king of comedians" died yesterday
at the Johns Hopkins Hospital after
an ilness.of about four months. de
was in the hospital three months.
He was q eBaltimorean. born there
about 43 years ago. and was from one
Of the oldest families in Maryland.
being the great-grandson tof Joseph
Kent, Colonial Governor and United
States Senator.
When only IL years old he began
his stage career, singing at concerts
and benefit performances. Soon after
ward went on the professional stage
with a stock company in Washington.
Then ne went on the road with Stella
Mayhem in "Flo Flo," 1.-THE Show
Girl and the plays under the name
of sMatt Kennedy. For a while he
was with George Sidney in Busy
Izzy" and other burlesque shows.
Then he organized his own burlesque
company, 1.-THE Liberty Girls" and
was considered to be at the top of bur
lesque comedians.
His popularity in Baltimore was
great. and he often played at the OLD
Monumental, the Gayety and the Pal
ace theatres. that city. He was q
Msrylander clear through, always was
glad to get back to his native city, and
made his home at Eastport. on the
Severn river, just across from An
napolis.
Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Elsie
E. Kent; his parents, Etheridge and
Mary A Kent, of Eastport; one broth
er. Edward Bartlett Kent, and four
sisters, Mrs. James G. Croonin and
Misses Ella Grindell, Virginia Lang
aud Julia PaDsy Kent. The funeral
will take place at 2 o'clock Thursday
afternoon. The Rev.B b. B. Lovett will
conduct the services, and burial viii
be in Loudon Park Cemetery, Balti'
more
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1916-06-13
Eight Accepted for Navy
One From Annapolis.

Thirty applicants for entry into the
naval service appeared last week be-
fore Lieut.. Owen Hill, the Baltimore
officer in charge, of whom eight were
accepted and enlisted. They were Ed
ward H. Hill, Jr., Bernard F Dunn,
Joseph II. Burger and William Gar
man, of Baltimore; William e. Stall
lings. of Annapolis; James r. Gran
ford, of Parole, Md; Winfield S. COL
born. Jr.. of Washington, and Norman
L. Stumbagh. of Chsmberburg, Penn
sylvania.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1916-06-13
PERSONAL MENTION.

Mrs. Flodie A. Husan will be at her
place of business, 81 Md, Ave-. from
noon to 6m p. mr. daily, on account of
the illness of her husband, Mr.. Clayton
E. Husan. Mr.. Husan is at the home
of his mother-in-law, Arlington.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1916-06-13
Arrested at East port.

Amelia Dixon, colored, was arrested
by Officer Jones, of Eastport. yester-
day, for disturbing the public peace.
She had hearing before Justice
Dulin, who imposeud a fine of IS, and
costs on the accused in default Of
which she was committed to Jail.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1916-06-13
Annual Exhibit of


The annualEexhibition:of..the manual
training domestic art and science de-
partment of the Annapolis High School
will be held on Thursday. June Is,
1916. from $50 to $40 and from 7.30
to $50 pm. The public are cordially
invited to inspect the work of the boys
and girls of the High and Grammar
Schools and also that of the Eastport
school.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1916-06-13
DIED..
ELLIOT

Suddenly, on June IL, at
. Primrose Farm, Annapolis, Md.
RACHEL E. ELLIOTT, aged as
years, beloved wife of Benjamin II.
Elliott.
Funeral, Thursday afternoon at 8
o'clock at Eastport M. E. Church.
lnterment at Edwards Chapel ceme-
terry. 2ti13
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1916-06-13
Farewell Ball
A. H. S. Class 1917 to 1916.

On Friday night June Is the class
of 1917 will give a farewell ball in the
High School Hall to the Class 1916.
The chairman of the committee of
Class IT is Miss Adelaide Molter.
Robert Heller, Raymond Stone. Louise
Howard, Ethel Phillips and Thornton
Strange constitute the committee of
arrangements.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1916-06-13
CHILDREN'S WORK

On Exhibition at Eastport School.
The annual exhibit of the children's
work at the Eastport Public School,
Miss Lillian Baker, Principal, will be
held tomorrow afternoon at the shool
from 2 to o'clock. All are invited.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1916-06-13
Pictures Of Army Navy Baseball Game
At Colonial Tonight.

An item of great interest to the
patrons of the Colonial Theatre will
be pictures of the recent Army and
Navy baseball game. This interest
ing event will be a part of Pathe
Weekly tonight.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1916-06-13
Detached

Commnder Pringle, who has been
officer in charge of buildings and
grounds. has been detached from the
Naval Academy. His successor has
not been announced.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1916-06-13
GRAMMAR SCHOOL
To Hold Closing Exercises Thurs
day.

Closing exercises will be held on
Thursday, June Is, at 10 o'clock at
tn. Grammar School, when the pupils
of the highest grade will be promoted
TO the High School. having passed
examinations and filled all require
meuts. Those promoted will receive
certificates of promotion. and suitable
exercises will be held. with pleasing
program.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1916-06-13

The beautiful emotional star Nine.
Petrovs, in The Soul Market" q
photodrama of unusual power--Co-
lonial. Thursday. adv. 2tj13
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1916-06-13
Governor Issues


Governor Harrington has issued a
Proclamation for Flag Day, tomorrow.
which appears in smother column of
this paper.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1916-06-13
To Speak Tonight
Before Civic League.

At the regular monthly meeting of
the Civic League, the Rev. james l..
Smiley will make an address. All
members of the League are urged to
be present.
In the absence of the President,
Miss Katharine Walton, the vice-presi-
dent. Mrs. T. j. Linthicum, will
preside.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1916-06-13

Colonial, Tuesday enore Ulrich
in The Heart of Paula master
piece of romance. love and venture.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-11-16
OBITUARY

Luman D. Morgan was born in
Herman, Jefferson Co. N. Y, March
2, 1884, and lived in that locality un-
til he was Fl years Of age. He then
came west and settled in Diamond
Bluff, where he engaged in farming
about 1857 He was married to Dina
B. Franklin, April 6, 1868 and to
this union were born 5 children,
Eugene, Franklin, Addie, Nina and
Jay. They lived in Diamond Bluff
until 1900, when tn ey moved to
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-11-16
FTi rst publication Nov. 16, 1879
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
STATE OF WISCONSIN COUNTY COURT
FOR PIERCE COUNTY.

STATE OF WISCONSIN COUNTY COURT
FOR PIERCE COUNTY.
In the Matter of the Will of Luman D. Nor
gan, deceased, in probate.
Notice is hereby given that letters tesla
mentary on the will of Luman ID. Morgan,
deceased late of the city of River Falls. in
said county having issued to Jay E. Morgan,
of the town of Diamond Bluff, il said county,
the claims and demands of all persons against
said Luman d. Morgan deceased. will be
examined and adjusted by the County Court
thereof to be held at the County Court room
in the Village of Ellsworth in said County, on
the first Tuesday. being the third Day OF
April. A. d. 1917. and that Until and
including the 1st day of April A. D. 1917,
the time allowed and limited by said county
Court for creditors of said Luman d. Morgan
deceased. to present their claims for exam
nation and allowance
Dated Nov 14th A. D. 1916.
By order of the Court
m WARREN P KNOWLES County Judge
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-11-16

River Falls, Wisconsin, which was
his home at the time of his death,
Nov 7. 1916, aged 81 years 8 months
and days.
He is survived by two children,
six grandchildren and one great
grandchild, who mourn the loss of a
loving father and grandfather.
Funeral services were held in the
Baptist church at Diamond Bluff
Rev. Haywood officiating; and inter-
ment was made in the Diamond
Bluff cemetery.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-11-16

Mrs. H. B. Vlieland visited in
Ellsworth Tuesday.
Rev. M. Thorsen returned home
Tuesday from a church convention
at Bloomer.
The skating season on local ponds
Officially" opened the first of this
week, although skaters are warned
to keep at a respectful distance from
the channel.
Walter Patterson and Monroe
Briggs were out in the Ford cheml-
cal Tuesday selling tickets for the
fremen's ball. They report will
ing response throughout the city.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-11-16
In Behalf of Accuracy,

The reporter was interviewing the
leading politician.
"This," said the interviewed. is the
age of steel, and''-
Pardon me, please" interrupted the
interviewer, ''but in behalf of accuracy
would you kindly spell that word Y'-
Browning's Magazine.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-11-16
Doubtful Sympathy.

The Bride to Be-My only worry is
about mother. She's bound to miss me
terribly. Friend of the Family-Ah.
well, she can't complain. After all.
she's had you longer than most moth
ers keep their Misunderstanding Bull
letin.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-11-16
Diplom attic.

81 want you said the fair society
leader, ito give me a plain opinion as
to my latest photograph
Madam" said the gallant cavalier
bowling, ito speak in plain terms of
that portrait would be impossible!"-
London Telegraph.