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The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1916-11-02

The Exact copy which was enclosed follows.
1.-The letter follows
Dear Sir:
I have been informed that you are thinking some Of going
to the Northwest to teach school, If you are interested please
sign the enclosed note and return with SOC enrolment fee and we
will do our best to locate you agreeably.
Respectfully yours,
" M. E. Watkins,
Manager Dakota Teachers Agency.
Note that the teacher was to sign a note"
was never connected with any agency in North Dakota. No teacher
who eer cam to this county thru my aid, ever paid m e n cent. 1 was for
a short time during the summer of 1913, connected with The Dakota Teach
ersA Agency, socaned because We placed teachers from Indiana in schools in
North Dakota. This agency was located in Danvne, Ind. Is there any
thing wrong about being connected with a agency? w. L. Stockwel of
u state has, O. did have an agency connected with the Northern School
Supply Co., of Fargo. Was he ever accused of being a crook for that? I
and any statement to the contrary is false. l had contracted to teach at
Anter during 19l2-14 so the notes were made payable there. Only four
teachers in any state, ever paid me anything although about twenty signed
up and twelve or fifteen secured schools. If we had been unfair OF harsh
with teachers would we not have collected from more? Only n teacher ever
made any complaint, That was r. A. Reed who "a brought into this
county to teach the Peabody consolidated school last year. AS l remember
the circumstances, Reed sent word that he was interested in securing a school
N. Oak. We sent him blank noe which he changed and which both he
and his wife signed and returned just as the following photograph shows.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1916-11-02

Increased receipts has aus
ed the raise of the Dunseith
post office from fourth to third
class, automatically removing
it from the civil service and
making it an appointive office
carrying a salary of $1,000 per
,annum. The change took
place on Oct. 1st, We Under
stand that w. e. Wright is
slated for the job. Dunseith
Magnet.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1916-11-02
CARDENA NEWS.

NJ. E. Watkins was a bust
ness visitor in our hamlet last
Monday. NJ. E.. is stirring up
sentiment in behalf of his cam
paign. He says prospects are
good and he feels quite enthu-
siastic over them. We must
give him credit for the way he
goes about it and the spirit he
puts into it. When a man puts
his best effort into anything he
deserves our praise.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. S. Fairfield
and Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Stewart
were visitors at the home of
John Solsberger last Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. J, Martin were
visiting with the Tussing
sisters.
A number of Gardena people
went to Bottindau last Satur-
day to hear the musical treat at
the Grand Theatre. All re-
turned highly pleased with the
entertainment.
Miss Alma Gran was home
over Sunday and had visiting
with her two of her former
Mayville school girl friends.
Lars Heigstad dined at the
Gran home Sunday noon.
Rev. F. B. Wyand preached
in the NJ. E. church at Botti-
neau last Sunday both norm
ing and evening". Rev. Nc
Kelvey filled the Gardena pull
pit and delivered a very inter
esting sermon. Rev. Wyand
goes to Donnyprook next Sun
day to fill the NJ. E. pulpit and
the Rev. DR.. Jas. I. Asher of
Grand Forks will conduct the
English services in his place
here at IL: 80 a. m. Everyone
is invited to come out and hear
DR.. flasher. There will .be a
song service at 7 80 p. m. No
preaching services in the eve
ming.
Stewart Bros. the busy mer-
chants of this place had a poul-
try daylast week, handling more
than a ton and a half of fowl.
IF there is another store in a
North Dakota town the size of
Gardena doing more business
than this firm, we would like
to hear from it.
The big dance held in the
new opera house by our popu-
lar young barber, Lars Heig-
stad, was a big success. Lunch
was served by Mrs. A. Nermyer
and everything tasted good, as
usual-when prepared by her.
The Kramer orchestra furnish
ed the music. When the crowd
dispersed at an early morning
hour, all went home saying
they had a good time.
David Stewart and wife were
in Bottineau on Tuesday.
Mrs. b. Gran return ed home
this week after a long and
pleasant visit with her son.
Hiram at Grand Forks and
other relatives in Minnesota.
Her many ardena friends were
pleased to see her return home.
Arthur Adler and F, b.
Wyand were in Willow City on
business Monday.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1916-11-02

was campaigning then and my chief desire was to
gain the good will Of the teachers and school boards of
the county. Does it sound reasonable to say that any
man of any intelligence would so about making threats
under such conditions?
A few weeks after l had called at her school | saw
her on the train coming from Bottineau and told her of
a vacancy in NV home township. She saw the clerk of
our board and secured the school for her sister, as the
records here show. Does that sound as if / would not
help her if / were elected?
Such are the schemes and devices which have been
used against me in order to gain a fourth term for the
present county superintendent. Are they fair?
l would far rather praise the virtues of my oppon-
ent than to condemn such vices as he may have. |
would rather praise his successes than to criticise such
failures as he may have made. | would rather laud
the things that he has done than to complain of the
things that he may have left undone. / leave it to you
as a fair minded voter if any man who has held an Office
for three terms should have to use such personal at
tacks upon a political opponont, as those here exposed.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1916-11-02

Reed or his wife did the writing, apparently.
Reed did not even pay the SOC enrolment fee. We forse learned that
there were vacancies in Emmons county. such as Reed desired, then we adj
vBed Reed to write to the county superintendent of that county for a place.
We also, thru Miss Picard, Supt of Pierce county found just the kind of
place for which Mr.. and Mrs. Reed were looking. We wrote to them about
this school and advised that they apply. Our letters contained a return card
butno answer vas sent. We were suspicious and soon found that Reed was
teaching in Emmonscounty where we had first referred him. If we cited him
to a superintendent thru whom he secured a school, then wa it not thru
our aid that he was located? s.. .
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1916-11-02

The following is a exact Photographic copy OF a letter sent out on
Feb. 26, 1916 by H, E. Layne. A number offs similar letters have been cir
culhed over the county.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-08-09
SPORTS

Yesterdays hero: Old Side Wheel
er Eddie Plank, once more. Inyinclble
Eddie held Washington to one hit, a
double by Foster in the ninth. He's
all in the same as Hans Wagner.
The Athletics made it twenty
straight. Just few more and they'll
drop through a hole In the cellar.
Ty Cobb was up four times and
only got four hits-one OF 'em a
double.
1t was an imperfect. but neverthe-
less wonderful day for Speaker. A
triple, single, a run, three good
catches and a couple Of great throws,
is the record.
Left Fielder Shotten of the Browns
got the hits for a 1000 average in the
first game and came back with two.
one two bagger for .S67 In the sec
ond.
Rain caused postponement OF three
games.
The Indians are perking up once
more. only q game and one-half from
the top.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-08-09
Resident Of keo<uk Tor slxty-slx
Years, Answered Call at Hls
Home-was Born In
Germany.
CAME TO KEoKUK IN 1850
10 Survived BY Brother, sister. Wife
and Four children-Fun-
erai TO be Held
rhursday.

John F. Smith, 722. Concert street,
resident of Keokuk for sixty-six
years and one of the city's most
highly esteemed citizens, passed away
at his home early this morning, fol-
lowing an illness of several months
duration. Mr.. Smith had been In
poor health since last spring and
death was the result of maladies In
cident to old age.
The decedent came to Keokuk In
the year 1850 and had been resi-
dent here ever since. He was car
penter by trade and was well known
throughout the city, possessing host
of friends here who will learn with
regret of his death.
Mr.. Smith was born at Werten-
berg, Kiachheim, Germany, on Febru-
airy 2, 1888. He came to the United
States with his parents when he was
nine years of age and settled first at
Fort Madison where three years were
spent. He then came to Keokuk and
had resided here since.
He is survived by one sister, Mrs.
Barbara Schulz Of this city. and q
brother, David Smith of Mobile. Ala
Also by his wife and the following
four children: Miss Wayne Smith,
Keokuk; George H. Smith. Chicago;
Mrs. G. L. Thompson, Mt. Sterling,
Ill, and Mrs. n. NJ. Anschutz, Keo-
kuk.
The funeral is to be held from tho
home, 722 Concert street, on Thur =
day afternoon at 400 o'clock.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-08-09
FAVORITES TO
CLASH TODAY
Ward Dawson and Heath Byford tc
Meet at Lake Forest Match In
Mems Singles.

LAKE FOREST, Ill, Aug. 9.-ward
Dawson, San Francisco and Heath By
ford, Chicago favorites for mems sim
giles honors in the western tennis
championship tournament here, will
clash today in what is believed will
be the hardest fought match of the
meet Both men, who have not been
beaten this year, eliminated two
strong contenders yesterday. Daw-
son, who shares the Pacific coast dou-
bles championship with Maurice Nc
Loughlin, defeated AL Green Jr, Chi
cago, while Byford beat George North
rup of Minneapolis. Byford holds
the Illinois, Northwest and Great
Plains singles pionship
Former National Champion Nc
Loughlin and Kenneth Hawkes., Los
Angeles, still have today to get into
the meet.
! A few easy matches in women's
singles and mems doubles were play
| ed yesterday.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-08-09
WILL HEAR KICKS
AGAINST UMPIRE
MoauIs Of National League Met With
President Tenor to Con-
slider Roston's
Protest.
pa CLAIM OF PART1AL1TY
Monster Petition, Which Has Been
Circulated at Braves Field,
Is to be Pre-
scented.
"a CLAIM OF PARTIALLY

NEW YORK. Aug 9.-Moguls OF
the National league met with Presl-
dent Tener today to listen to charges,
chiefly from the Boston club that the
umpires of the Tener circuit are In
capable and partial. incidentally. the
meeting is certain to develop counter
charges against the Braves
President Tener is tired OF hearing
his arbiters roasted by Every losing
team and has called for a show
\ down" Boston will probably have
to prove some of the things Stallinss
and Eyers have been saying for the
s past few months.
g A monster petition which has been
In circulation at Braves field for
few days will be presented at the
n meeting. 1t charges unfairness by
the National league umpires against
the Boston club
4 Several other club owners, peeved
at the recent statements of the Bos-
ton management are reported to be
anxious to get a chance to force
Stallings either to prove his state
ments or keep quiet for the rest OF
the season.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-08-09

brilliant Interpretation of difficult en-
otional roles, is seen at her best. She
has strong supporting cast, including
Arthur Hoops, the well knwn leading
man: EdEsrd Martindell, Eugene
O'Brien, Frances Gordon and other
prominent artists.
THE Scarlet Woman" was written
especially for Nine. Petrova by Aaron
Hoffman, the author of all her latest
successes. The feature was directed
by Edward Lawrence, and no expense
was spared tc make it an artistic and
complete success in every particular.
There are scores of big scenes, includ.
ing many interesting situations photo
graphed in famous Broadway hostel
ry More than one hundred persons
appear in these scenes, which are alb
solutely true to New York cafe life.
Margery Dale, the daughter Of Alan
Dale, the famous dramatic critic,
makes her debut in motion pictures
in this scene. playing small role.
In making the restaurant scenes
Nine Petrova had a narrow escape
from serious injury, and there are sew
eral thrilling chapters of the story
that do not appear upon the screen.
It was planned to have Nine. Petrova
lead a live leopard down the great
staircase. Nine. Petrova made friends
with the animal-or rather thought
she did-before she brought him into
the scene. But when she started
down the steps, the leopard evidently
became frightened at the noisy crowd
and baked. Nine. Petroya jerked
on the chain and the animal leaped
upon her In moment the studio was
in a panic: Nine. Petrova, who is alb
solutely fearless, fought off the fnfur-
lated animal alone, and escaped with
few slight scratches, but her gown
was ruined.
IN addition to 1.-The Scarlet Woman,
viii be shown delightful comedy, en-
titled Jones Auto" and starring the
| famous comedians. Mr.. and Mrs. Sid
ney Drew.
| There will be no increase in prices
for this splendid double feature at
traction-all main floor seats at 10c
and balcony seats at SC. First show
starts promptly at p. m, second a,
$50 and last at 9:45.-Advertisement
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-08-09
ANOTHER IBID"
FOR MERCHANTS
Keokuk People Invited to Come e
Camp Point, H., chautauqua
This Month.

Camp Point, Ill, is to nave a chau-
tauqua August 20 to 81 and the Keo-
kuk merchants have been invited to
send delegation to the event. Camp
Point is thirty miles south OF Garth
age and on splendid road for autos.
It is possible that big delegation
may be secured to go to Camp Point
during the sessions.
E. F. Renaud has received a letter
from one of the Camp Point boosters
urging the local men to turn out and
make the trip to Camp Point to ad-
vertise the fall celebration and to
get acquainted with the 1llinoisans.
The matter will be brought up at the
meeting tomorrow night.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-08-09
COMMITTEES
ARE APPOINTED
CONTINUED from page 5.)

EXPORT, who could not attend because
of illness. Later Mrs. McWhorter
delivered an exceptionally interesting
address on the subject Of Irish his
tory on which she is deeply versed.
This address was one OF the Tea
lures of the convention and was
highly enjoyed by the delegates.
Mrs. McWhorter has made Irish his
tory one of her life. studies and she
is an authority on the subject.
Adjournment was taken at $500
O'Clock. following which the commit
tees appointed. met to prepare their
reports.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-08-09
STATE REPORT ON
IRISH HISTORY
CONTINUED from page s.,

hontas county return to the fold Of
Hibernianism.
In the prosecution of this momen-
tous work there have emanated from
my office during the past two years
some $50 letters, priests. sisters and
members of both A. o. II. and l.. A.
being my correspondents. In season
and out Of season we have endeavored
to pursue the work. In the past year
other states have grown apathetlc
owing in no small measure to the un-
warranted and unpatriotic action o.
our national president in abolishing
the office of national chairman Of Irish
history. Any movement worthy OF
intelligent support must have leader
ship. Ours is national organizations.
However, Iowa continued the even
tenor OF its way and despite the de-
capitation Of the national movement,
continued to progress. And at our
recent national convention 1t was your
state chairman that inspired and &C
tualiy dictated an entire new article
article 12-of our revised constitution
whereby it becomes mandatory on the
national officers and board to appoint
a national chairman, OF Irish history.
Thus at least the movement Is placed
upon a constitutional >baais ana out.
side the within of any individual. Iowa
enjoys the credit to that extent. More
over, in pursuance OF my work as
state chairman, l have had prepared
an illustrated lecture Ireland In Pic
ture, Song and Story" By means OF
some 100 pictures endeavor to bring
before the eye, to engrave upon the
mind, many and varied epochs OF Irish
fv,t0 ~. -
a love for our storied past During
the past two years it was my privil-
eye to deliver this lecture at Massena
(twice), Corning, Atlantic, Melrose
(twice), Georgetown, Imogene, Council
Bluffs. Davenport and Chicago. On
March 18th last at Davenport I had
a very appreciative audience of over
TOO, whilst at the Emmett Memorial
hall, Chicago, on the Wednesday OF
last memorable Easter week there-was
an enthusiastic gathering of over 800.
| II. T nDy in all humility state so, you
will find this illustrated lecture high
lly conducive to the cause we have SO
much at heart.
Continue the Work.
We are pleased therefore to report
progress and heartily recommend that
the movement in this state for the
Just recognition OF Irish history be
continued. We would especially urge
upon the several divisions, acting
through the Irish history committee,
to cooperate with state chairman,
to visit the schools where Irish his
tory is being taught and to insist, re-
spectfulIy but firmly on its recogni-
ton where heretofore it has not been
recognized. At your division meet
ings have a chapter read or a talk
given on some phase of the subject:
make It mandatory. Fail net to re-
member that the story Of Ireland and
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-08-09
Favorites Eliminated.

SEABRIGHT, N. j., Aug. 9.-With
two more favorites eliminated, play
was resumed in the second and third
rounds OF the Achelis cup invitation
tournament here today.
Dean Mathey, whose poor showing
enabled the diminutive Pfaffman to
eliminate him in straight sets, and
Kari Behr, who defaulted, were miss.
ing from the battles today.
r. Norris Williams will play today
in the doubles and later defend his title
to the cup in the challenge round OF
the singles.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-08-09

Irish-America is one OF the most glor-
ious penned by the hand of man. The
story OF our Celtic ancestors Is that
Of the most civilized people Of pre-
christian times and in christian days
it is practically the story OF our faith
for the history Of christian Ireland and
the church are inextrfcably interwOv-
en-. The story Of Irish-America (and
I say God bless the hyphen and that,
Irish-America, Is the grandest OF them
ALI is one Of continued love and loyalty
for the stars and stripes. The Celtic
race in this free republic in peace as
we'll as In our war has given its Drawn
and brain that old glory might wave
over the greatest nation on earth. His
tory is the diary Of peoples life and
in all this earth there is none com
parable to Columbia and Erin.
Thanks to Helpers.
IN conclusion / want to thank all
those who have aided in rendering my
burden light. Especially to the priests
and good sisters who have encouraged
cur work and given recognition to the
worth and study Of Irish history
extend our sincere thanks and grateful
appreciation, To our worthy state
president, William J. Gordon for his
commendable encouragement during
the past two years and to the Catholic
Messenger, Western World and other
Catholic publications that have adver-
tised our work and our cause. extend
our heartfelt thanks. To the ladies
of the auxiliary in Iowa we owe debt
of gratitude that words cannot ex-
press. The auxiliary is indeed tow
er of strength to the movement. Es-
pecially to the respected state presi-
dent, Miss Mary X. Burk and to the
state chairman, Miss Ada X. Cannon,
who has recently been appointed ma
tional chairman of Irish history (and
Iowa Is proud of the recognition and
pledges itself to renewed and greater
efforts in the cause and heartily con-
graduates Miss Ganncn) to these pub
licly express my thanks for they have
contributed in no small measure to
make my yoke sweet and my burden
light. Last but not least to you,
brothers Of the A. o. H. OF Iowa, who
have rendered this work possible and
made it successful through your sup
port, moral and financial, return the
grateful thanks Of truly Celtic heart.
May you continue as in the past your
generous support and thus aid in hand
ing down to posterity the grandest
inheritance ever possessed by any ma
tion-the story of Mother Erin
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-08-09
ORDINANCE NO. ara.

An ordinance re-establishing the
grades Of Eighteenth and Des Moines
streets and Eighteenth and Palean
streets, also establishing the grades Of
Eighth, Tenth, Sixteenth, Eighteenth
and Gss Moines streets.
Be 1t Ordained BY the City Council
OF the City Of Keokuk:
Section 1. That the grades OF the
following streets be, and they arc
hereby established and re-established
according to the following elevation
above the city's datum plane:
Re-estabIished.
Elevation
At the intersection of Eighteenth
and Des Moines streets -. 10000
At the intersection Of Eighteenth
and Palean streets ......... 12S.50
|, Established.
Elevation
At point midway between Tim
ca and Des Moines streets on
Eighteenth street .......... 1880
point midway between Main
and Blondeau streets on Six
teenth street .............. 101.oo
At a point midway between john
SCH ana exchange SJIeetS Ou
Sixteenth street. ........... 106.3O
At a point midway between Sew
enteenth and Eighteenth on
Des Moines .............. 123.OU
At point midway between Pal
can and Carroll streets on
Tenth street ............ 10000
At a point midway between Tim
ca and Des Moines streets, on
Tenth street .............. 10000
At point midway between Des
Moines and Palean streets, on
Tenth street ...... 1000
At point midway between Dies
Mofnes and Palean, on Eighth
street 104.10
At point midway between Fiji
teenth and Sixteenth streets,
in alley In Block 8. Kilbourne's
AOultlOn lVc.Vo
At point midway between Bank
and Exchange streets, on Edgh-
teenth street ............. 115.5o
Section 2. Ali ordinances and parts
OF ordinances in conflict with the pro-
visions hereof, are hereby repealed.
Adopted August z, 1916, by the fol-
lowing vote:
Lofton-Aye.
Hilpert-Aye.
Hickey-Aye.
Mayor.
Attest: o. w. sAlSDBER0.
City C1ofk
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-08-09
OREGON May Play CHICAGO.

PORTLAND, Ore, Aug. 9.-Infiu.
ence was being brought to bear today
upon Oregon university faculty to
stage a football game this fall be
tween Chicago and Oregon. Hugo
Bezdek, coach at Oregon. former Ma
room full back, is endeavoring to ar.
range the deal. Whether the game
will be PLAYED in Portland or Chi
cago depends upon the action taken
by the Oregon faculty. The Chicago
end of the deal has been arranged.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-08-09
New pixies Peak Record.

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo, Aug.
9.-A new Pixies Peak run record
was held here today by Hughie
Hughes, as a result of his sensational
drive yesterday from here to the
summit of Pixies Peak, distance of
thirty-one and a half miles, in 40
minutes.
Facilities for handling a crowd of
$4,000 at the Penrose cup races here
later this week were being rushed
today. Barney Oldfield and Eddie
Rickenbacher wired today they would
euter the contest
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-08-09
LEVINSKY is
TO MEET BROWN
Will 90 Ten Rounds at Indiana Har-
Dor on Labor Day
Afternoon.

CHICAGO, Aug. 9.-Battling Lee
whisky, Of New York. and Knockout
Brown, Chicago, were matched here
today for a ten round bout at Indiana
Harbor, Indiana, on Labor day after
noon.
Joe Rivers. Los Angeles, leaves here
tomorrow for Colorado Springs, where
he is scheduled to trade wallops with
Joe Flynn, Colorado fighter, in a
fifteen round bout.