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The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1916-11-09

Provision trains destined for
Chihuahua City were looted by
bandits and the railway line from
Juarez was rendered impassable.
Unusually violent fighting on
the Somme front resulted in minor
gains for the Entente forces.
The German merchant subma.
rine Deutschland carried q cargo
valued at many millions Of dol
lare on its second voyage to the
United States.
The New York Journal of Cor,-
merce estimated the condition of
the cotton crop at ol.3.
Live stock and agricultural
displays at the Louisiana State
Fair placed it on a par with the
main Fairs throughout the coun-
try.
\ $500 reward was offered for
the capture Of the alleged slayer
of Homer Eubanks, a young
Caddo Parish planter, by Eu'
banks father.
, George P. Thompson sale
prices for foodstutfs are advanced
by manufacturers, not jobber.
| Fort Vaux, one Of the most i'm
portant Notifications captured
by the German crown prince il
his drive on Verdun, was evac
uated by the Germans.
A Greek revolution Of seriou
proportions broke out near Sa
, lonjki.
Minneapolis millers bougf
more than a million bushels O
Canadian wheat for less than tn
price of American grain.
, After shooting twenty-nin
g Carranza guards on train whi(
g left Juarez Monday, Villa bandi
f looted the cars, robbed the pa
t SINGERS and even took cloths
q from the women.
. A Germ an officer was arrestt
1t at Larissa with a legation ma
IS pouch containing details of tt
Suez canal defenses and allegt
compromising letters from Il
+. Greek king and queen to the CT
J: maE emperor.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1916-11-09
Sheriff Sale-No. Ills.
T. B. Erwin & Son, Ltd.
VS..
Pierco-Wood Go. Ltd, ct ais

Notice is hereby given that by virtue OF an
order of ieri taciaS. issued out OF the Zetr
Judicial District Court of Louisiana, in and fol-
Washington Parish, in the above ent'ued
cause and to me directed, l Will proceed TO
sell at public auction to the last and highest
bidder, on
Saturday, December 9, 1916.
at the principal front door of the court
house at Franklinton, La, between
tn legal sale hours for judicial sales.
the following described property to-
wit:
,, Lot in square 1884 in the..Pierce
Division to the town of Franklinton.
except strip 10 feet wide on the
North side, said lot being ninety feet
on the railroad and one hundred and
thirty-six feet deep, as per plat of the
said town on file with the Clerk Of
Court, Washington Parish, La.
Terms of sale: Cash with benefit O.
appraiSement.
This the Goth day Of October, 1916
J. E. Bateman, Sheriff.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1916-11-09

have the best prospects in In
diana, Minnesota, Oregon and
West Virginia. In the other
states listed as doubtful, except
California, the Democrats ap.
peared to be leading.
At this hour the Republicans
had not overcome the Democrat
ic majority in the House of Rep
resentatives or in the Senate.
With about 100 congressional
districts still to be heard from
the Democrats had made a net
gain of eight members in the
House, but late returns from
New York indicated that two OF
these might be reversed.
With d net gain of eight i
would leave the House with a
Democratic majority of seven.
In the Senate Democrat
showed losses from New York
New Jersey and Maryland. Th
indications we're they woulc
lose the two senators from Ind
ana, one from West Virginia an
possibly one each in Ohio, Mon
tana and krizoua. The Demo
Gratis, however gained senator
from Rhode Island, DeleWar
and Utah. Conceding all tt
probable Republican gains woul
give a net Republican gain (
seven in the Senate and lea'
the Democrtic majority at tw
Vance Mccormick, chalrmf
of the national committee, ga
out the following statement
500 this morning:
president Wilson was
elected yesterday by the peoE
people OF the United States.
will have certainly 3O4 votes
the electoral college and tt
may be increased by belated
turns from doubtful states.
THE victory is emphasized
the reluctance of the enemy
admit defeat and is compl
reputation of the unbound
claims sent over the country
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1916-11-09
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Call at the Era=Leader Of
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The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1916-11-09

Wilson Has 232 Electoral Votes and Hughes zlo,
With 81 Still in Doubtful Colunn-Early Re-
publican Gains Seem Offset by Steady Trend OF
BalIoting in West and Upset of Estimates in
Many States Which Previously Had Been Con-
coded to the Republicans
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1916-11-09
TEUTO\ MONARCHS
PROCLAIM POLAND
4 FREE KINGDOM
Re.Establish Ancient Nation
and Grant 1t Right OF
Scif-GOyernment.


inces occupied by troops of the
Central Powers' says the Over
seas News Agency, 'wcre the |
scene today Of a great and mo-
mentous historic event, Ger
many and Austria Hungary by
joint action proclaimed at War
saw and Lublin, the kingdom Of
Poland aud re.established the
right Of the Polish nation to con-
troll IT.; own Lastinies, to live al
independent national life and to
govern itself by chosen represent
tutives Of the nation.
"A few days ago a Polish dele.
CATION had called upon the impe,
rial chancellor, Dr.. Won Bethman-
Hollweg. Its members we're rep
resentative Poles of all classes,
all parties, all ranks OF society
and all creeds. They transmitted
to the German government the
I wishes of the Polish nation which
now have been granted to them.
"Thus the ancient kingdom of
Poland, from which in the past
came famous rulers like the
Jagellones a dynasty founded
by Jagello) which reigned in Pc.
land from 1886 to 1872 and glo
rious soldiers like the great So
bieski (John III. king of Poland
lin 4-l696( is resurrected t.
new life. The Poles are free
from Russian oppression no more
to be trodden under the heels o
the Cossack. The liberty tina
had been destroyed a century ag'
on Russian instigation now is re-
stored. The rule of the knou
has been abolished. Poland ha
been given back to Western civil
, ization.
The manifesto issued at Wal
saw and Lubin reads as follows
' His majesty, the German en-
Y peror, and his majesty, the en-
r peror of Austria and apostoli
y king Of Hungary. inspired b
f firm confidence in final victor
j. of their arms, and prompted by
desire to lead the districts con
:. quered by their armies unde
heavy sacrifices from Russia
domination towards happy fl
!. ture, have agreed to form
these districts a national sta
with a hereditary monarchy an
q constitutional government
The exact frontiers Of the king
dom of Poland shall be outline
later.
an THE new kingdom will I
10 ceive the guarantees needed Il
, to the free development of its ov
forces by it's intimate relation
with both powers. The organ
lrt cation, instruction and comma'
as as of this army shall be arranged
o. common agreement.
"The allied monarchs EXPIRE
~ the confident hope that Poi
he wishes for the evolution OF
Get Polish state and for the natloI
nd development of Polish kingd'
'ne shall now be fulfilled, taking q
consideration of the general
If litical conditions prevailing
Europe and of the welfare a
JIG. the safety of their own countr
T. and nations. And the gr'
realm which the western neil
bors of the kingdom of Pola
shall have on their eastern fr
W tier shall be a free and hal
" etate, enjoying its own natio
,k. life, and they shall welcome "
of- joy the birth and prosperous
- velopment of this state"
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1916-11-09

NOtico-The next examination
for tn&cAers' certificates will be
held ia tne court house on Dec.
+, ), 8, (white), Z, s. 9, (negro).
Notice is also given that the
Stat Board of Education has
passed the following resolution,
to take etfect after Jan. |, 1920
That first grade certificates OF
those teachers only who sha].
earn three summer school cred
it's in the summer schools OF the
state or three institute credits
through examination upon the
Teachers Reading Course, dur
ing the life Of SUCH certificates
shall be renewed upon the rec
omendation # the parish super
intendent Of TIE schools Of the
parishes in which the teacher
are employed.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1916-11-09
Latest Returns Favor Wilson
May Throw Victory to Democratic
Party With the Final Results

ment 10 that extending the
privilege Of ofhce-ho]ding for
women was hammered relent-
lessIy, and the vote for the other
amendments was practically re-
verSed. The vote against this
proposition in the different pre-
ciNcts was from 10 to 80 to ]
against. The voters carried out
to the letter their threat to give
it to the ladies in the ncck,' in
retaliation for the hos tiIity dis
played by the Ere Club to the
amendments they favored.
Morris tribune., 1916-02-11
Tribune want ads do the business.
Students' Club

A very pleasant meeting of the
Students Club was held at the home
of Mrs. L. C. Spooner, Feb. 7th.
The president, Mrs. Geenty, called
the meeting to order, and after the
usual business session all members
were requested to prepare for the an
nual business meeting when the sub
ject for study for next year will be
decided upon.
Mrs. Harris who was leader gave a
very interesting talk on the Trojan
War.
Wanderings of Ulysses-Mrs. Jen-
nings.
Adventures of Aeneas-Mrs. Tripp.
Influence of Mythology on art
Mrs. Spooner.
The meeting adjourned until Feb.
21st, when Mrs. Voss will entertain
the club. A social hour was spent,
during which dainty refreshments
were served and several victrols
selections enjoyed.
Morris tribune., 1916-02-11
DONNELLY TOWNSHIP

Mr.. and Mrs. A. Meyer and fam
lily enjoy their dinner with W. F.
Meyer and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Gerber and fam
lily visited at A. Meyers Monday.
Oscar, Moses Strand and Ole,
Peter and Albert Erdahl visited at
Ole and Tom Strands Saturday eve
ming.
C. K. Weltzin is spending a few
days at Fergus Falls.
The Donnelly Township Farm Club
met at the home of J. P. Steinfort.
A large crowd was present.
The shadow social which was at
the home of Mrs. R. johnson was
we'll attended. Proceeds were $28.
Mr.. and Blees and family visited
at F. Sperr's Sunday.
Miss Ida Sperr called on Mrs. H.
Sperr Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. Sperr and Mr..
and Mrs. W. H. Chapman visited at
Morris tribune., 1916-02-11

kets regular price. Everybody come
and enjoy yourselves.
Miss Nina Henricks is improving.
Mr.. Weltzin left Wednesday for a
few days to the twin cities.
Holts' orchestra will play here in
the hall Feb. II. Everybody come
and enjoy yourselves.
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul and children re-
turned last Wednesday from a few
weeks visit in Iowa.
Mrs. Chestnut and daughter left
last week for their home in Chestnut,
N. D., after a visit with her parents
here.
Morris tribune., 1916-02-11
DONNELLY


Mrs. L. F. Hodgson left the first
of the week for Chicago where she
will visit for few weeks with friends
and relatives.
Scott Clark returned tlast Thursday
from visit in Great Falls, Mont.
The Larkin Club meet at Mrs. W.
F. Meyer Sunday evening Feb. 8.
Miss Hazel Chapman left last Sat-
urday for Morris where she attends
the agricultural shool after short ILL
ness.
Don't forget the card party in the
Donnelly Hall Feb. 18th.
Roller skating in the Donnelly
Hall every Monday evening everybody
come and enjoy yourselves.
Miss Clara Kemper spent Sunday at
her home in Howard Lake.
Mrs. L. B. Koppel, who has been
visiting at her home in Marshalltown,
Iowa, returned home last Friday eve
ming.
Tom Mclaughlin returned last Sat-
urday afternoon from the cities.
Henry Harris returned last Satur-
day afternoon from the cities after
attending the carnival.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Burt, a
baby girl Sunday, Feb. 9Th:
The country club met at Mac
Davis Monday.
Bob Murray left last Monday for
Fargo.
Mrs. Drummer of Saltwater, ar
rived here last week for an extended
visit with her daughter, Mrs. Chas.
Heuer and family near Pepperton.
Ole HeIlobust returned from North
Dakota. He will visit his parents
near this city.
Charley Sperr and Louie Frank left
last, week for Vienna, S. D., for a
visit.34
Mrs. V. Aldrich, who has been
visiting for the past few weeks with
her niece, Mrs. Leo Aldrich, left for
her home last week.
F. Mulford and brother Tom re-
turned Sunday from visit with their
parents and friends in Indiania.
The Puritan Art Circle met with
Mrs. j. c. Phifer Thursday afternoon.
A card party will be given by the
Catholic ladies Tuesday, Feb. Is.
The evening entertainments and
lectures at the farm school short
course are arranged to interest and
WilHsurely please all who attend. A
banquet. Friday evening closes the
shortecourse. The short course men,
county agents and high school men
will hold a conference Saturday morn
ing.
DR., and Mrs. A. j. Kirghis, a
former well known Sauk Centre physi-
clan, leaves today for France on the
liner Tourraine and will report for
service Immediately he reaches Paris.
Some time ago DIR. Kirghis went to
France to be at the bedside of his aged
father and while there was nabbed by
the French authorities and pressed
into military service. He was given a
9O-day furlough which soon expires.
A, dance and band concert will be
given by the Herman concert band at
the Donnelly Hall Friday, Feb. 18th.
Come and hear the music. After the
concert those that wish to dance can.
Concert tickets 25 cents. Dance tics
Morris tribune., 1916-02-11

reports the arrival of baby daughter
to Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Durfey on
Feb. 2. Mrs. Durfey was formerly
Miss Minnie Strom, of Pepperton,
and Mr.. Durfey is former druggist
at the Sylvander store. They were
married in this city over a year ago
! and moved away shortly after the
! first of the year.
Cards received this week from Max
Trantow who is enjoying balmy
weather in Texas state that he was
basking in the shade with the thermo-
meter at SO while people in Morris
were shivering in their boots. Mr..
Trantow was about to leave Texas for
California. His visit to the south and
west is undertaken for business and
pleasure.
o. B. Henrikson has opened a dry
cleaning establishment in the Spooner
building next door to the Walz hard
ware store. Much of the machinery
has already arrived and the rest is on
the way. Business was begun Friday
with Mr.. K. Hjelle, recent arrival
from Christiania, Norway, in charge
of the workshop. Mr.. Henrickson has
a neat and inviting place and says he
is we'll satisfied with the first weeks
showing.
Mrs. Eugenia Morrison left Satur-
day evening for an extended visit with
relatives and friends at Mankato.
Vernon Centre and Minneapolis. 1t
is many years since Mrs. Morrison
has visited the old home at Mankato
and expects to find many changes.
Some of the old friends have died,
others have married and moved away,
but the majority of them remain and
Mrs. Morrison anticipates most plea
SAINT visit.
Ronald Morrison came over from
Johnson last Saturday where he
teaches and spent the day with his
mother, Mrs. Eugenia Morrison, who
left Saturday evening for Minneapolis
and Mankato to visit relatives and
friends. Mr.. Morrison stated more
snow had fallen at johnson during
January than has been known for
many years. 1t is lies two feet deep
on the prairie and has stopped farmers
from hauling heavy loads. AS a re-
suit there is an impending hay famine
at Johnson. Last week the johnson
section boss received orders from
headquarters to put on as many men
as he could find to shovel snow at
twenty cents an hour. Prof. Morri-
son was not enthusiastic about shovel
ing snow and so did not respond to
the call. He left that stunt for
Cashier Evans at the johnson bank
who donned overalls, grabbed shovel.
and started for the nearest railroad
cut where he worked with the section
crew three hours and beat them all in
the amount of snow removal. He
earned sixty cents and has filed his
time with the section boss who prom
ised settlement on the next regular
pay day. -.
Morris tribune., 1916-02-11

w. F. Albers' Sunday.
C. K. Weltzin called on H. Sperr's
Saturday.
sperr Bros. were grinding feed
Thursday.
Miss Mabel Strand visited with her
parents Saturday and Sunday.
Miss Ida, Henry Sperr and Arthur
Payne visited at w. H. Chapman's
Tuesday evening.
Morris tribune., 1916-02-11
Among the Churches
CONGREGA TIONAL
Sunday, Feb. 18th.

Subject of the morning sermon
"The Social Message of Jesus to the
Twentieth Century," This will be
the last sermon in the series, tFMes-
sages of Jesus to the Twentieth Cen
tury."
On account of the storm last Sun
day evening the service in charge of
the Christian Endeavor Society was
postponed for a week. The service
will be the same as announced last
week.
Morris tribune., 1916-02-11

The Alberta State Bank is pre-
pared to loan money on farms
at very reasonable rates and
terms. We have the connections,
the backing and the money.
Just inquire at our bank and be
convinced.
The Alberta State Bank,
Alberta, MINI.
Morris tribune., 1916-02-11

HORSES WANTED-Roy Casey will
buy all the good general purpose
horses, drafts, farm chunks and har-
ness horses he can get. If you have
a good one let him know and you
will receive New York prices. Phone
295. St.
Morris tribune., 1916-02-11
1914 Seed Corn for Sale

Large amount of white and yellow
dent, early variety grown by the
undersigned in Traverse and Big
Stone counties. Tests show from
95 to 100 percent termination. Shelled
and graded, SIS. 90 per bu. f. o. b.
Beardsley. VIM. M. Moroney, Beard
slew, MINI.
Morris tribune., 1916-02-11

FOR SALE.-New five-room cottage,
electric lighted, city water, full
basement, full-size lot, on west
Seventh street, Morris. Here is a
good property bargain. Inquire of A.
G. Sidenblad, Morris, MINI. 2tf.
Morris tribune., 1916-02-11
CITY NEWS ITEMS

Fred Reding went to Little Falls
Tuesday for visit with relatives.
Morris tribune., 1916-02-11

Miss Lena Schallenberg left the
Morris hospital this week following
her recovery from an operation.
Morris tribune., 1916-02-11

1SCONSLy 4IUIu
There will be a basket social and
dance inADist. 16, Friday evening,
Feb. IL. Girls bring basket and cups
for two. Everyone come and have a
good time. Tell your friends. Miss
Mayme Coleman, Teacher.
Minnesota civil engineers and sur
veyors are holding a three-day meet
ing in Minneapolis this week and
among those on the program for dis
cussions are j. E. Cole and S. A:
Siverts, Jr., of this city.
DR.. Watzke is recovering rapidly
after an operation for appendicitis and
expects to leave Morris today for
Minneapolis where he will attend a
dental convention before returning to
Browns Valley to resume his work.
Charles Freeman was the victim of
a bottle accident this week and is
about with his left hand in bandage.
He was examining a sample of grain
on display at the bowling alley and
in forcing the cork into the container
the glass broke, cutting his hand bad
ly.
Mr.. and Mrs. Garvey, of Grace
vile, and Miss Mabel Brady, of
Beardsley, were guests of DR.. and
Mrs. E. T. Fitzgerald and other Nor
ris friends several days last week.
They remained to enjoy the knights
of Columbus dance last Friday eve
ming.
Miss Beatrice Lund, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew Lund, had the
misfortune of breaking her left
collar bone while playing basket ball
at the high school gymnasium last
Friday. She is in the care of a
surgeon and it is hoped the injury
will heal leaving no defects.
Our North Pepperton correspondent
Morris tribune., 1916-02-11
LUTHERAN FREE

There will be services in the Kong
svinger church next Sunday at IL 100
a. m.
There will be services in the Nor
wegian language in the Morris church
Sunday at z :45 p. m.
A. Olson.
Morris tribune., 1916-02-11

Sunday, February 18th, 1916.
Morning, Special program, "The
Upward Way
The Cause of Freedman's Aid will
be presented.
Evening subject, "Fixedness of
Heart
Sunday school at IL noon.
Epworth League at 6 30 p. m.
Prayer service Thursday evening
at 7:3O pm.
The concert to be given by Miss
Witwer of Iowa, will be in the Meth
odist Episcopal church, Friday eve
ming. Feb. 18th, 1916. Miss Wit
wer will be assisted by Mr.. Newton
as reader, and Professor Meyer as &C.
companist. This promises to be a
very fine number.
A most cordial invitation extended
to all.
The second quarterly conference OF
the Methodist Episcopal chruch will
be held Tuesday evening, Feb. 18th,
1916.
Rev. W. H. Jordon, D. D., OF
Minneapolis, District Superintendent,
will be present.
Henry NObhs Pastor
Morris tribune., 1916-02-11

AUCTION SALE-One Percheron stall
lion, 9 years old, weight 1000 lbs. ,
will be sold at public auction to the
highest bidder for cash or bankabIe
paper at Gray's Livery Barn, Apple
ton, Mimi, on Saturday, Feb. 26th,
1916, at 2 o'clock p. m. This horse
is one of the best, dapple bay color, a
sure foal getter and will soon pay for
himself.
C. H. Schroeder, Owner.
VIZ
Morris tribune., 1916-02-11
C. H. Schroeder, Owner.
W. A. Kyes, Auctioner.
FOR RENT.-NW4 20, Evergla

FOR RENT.-NW4 20, Everglade
township. 5 miles northwest of
Chokio, 13O acres under plow, balance
in pasture, improved with 6 room
house, good large barn for horses and
cows, large granary, chicken house,
we'll and windmill, nice grove of
shade trees and some fruit, all build
ings in good repair, except house
this we will repair to suit tenant. l
mile to school.
Also for rent SW4 %, same town
ship, 81 miles north of Chokio. go
acres cultivated new land, balance in
fine prairie hay. Will rent both to
one party or separate as desired. Can
take possession any time.
Keenan, & Clarey, Minneapolis or
C. J. Freeman, Morris
CARD OF THANKS. We wish to
et 1t thank the many friends for their
kindnesses during the long illness OF
our loved wife and mother.
Mr.. D. T. Wheaton,
Mr.. and Mrs. Krause.
Morris tribune., 1916-02-11
LUTHERAN SERVICES.

Divine service will be held next
Sunday morning in the German Luth-
eran church of Morris at 1920
o'clock.
S. S. at $50.
Divine service in Chokio at 2 80
o'clock.
liz Gustav A. Pilgrim.
Morris tribune., 1916-02-11

THE CLASSIFIED columns of the
Tribune are very valuable if you have
farm lands for sale. Many big deals
are "pulled through" after being
started with a Tribune want ad.
Morris tribune., 1916-02-11
LUTHERAN SYNOD

LUTHERAN SYNOD
Services Sunday, Feb. 18th.
Morning service at Morris at 10 80
conducted in English.
Afternoon service at Hancock at
p. m.
The confirmation class meets in
Morris Saturday morning at 10
O'Clock.
At Chokio Saturday at 8 p. m.
At Alberta Saturday at 4 80 p. m
At Hancock Sunday after services.
J. Thornell, Pastor.
Morris tribune., 1916-02-11

PURE BRED PLYMOUTH ROCK
cockerels, for sale. F. H. Richard
son, at former James Griffith house.
Morris tribune., 1916-02-11

PURE CLOVER seed $40 to $12
a bushel or 25 cents pound; also
pure timothy seed. Dan LINER, Sec.
30, Swan Lake, Rt. 2, Morris. St.
Morris tribune., 1916-02-11

SALESMAN WANTED to look after
our interest in Stevens and adjacent
counties. Salary or commission. Ad-
dress Lincoln Oil Co., Cleveland, O..
Morris tribune., 1916-02-11

For Sale.-Two SO ft. residence
lots on West Seventh street. Inquire
of F. E. Ware. advtf.
Morris tribune., 1916-02-11

FOR SALE -NW4 Sec. 28-125-44,
Stevens Co. Terms easy; 0rice at
tractive. Geo. Antill, agt, Blair, Neb.
Morris tribune., 1916-02-11

Our North Pepperton correspondent
Morris tribune., 1916-02-11
FIRST METHODIST EPISCOPAL

F. A. Stever, Pastor.
Morris tribune., 1916-02-11

SALE OR RENT. Groom house
with barn, city water and cistern.
Phone 227, Mrs. M. Hennessy, Nor
ris. adv1U.,
Morris tribune., 1916-02-11

WANTED Competent wash-woman
to take washing home. Apply to
The Palace. adv.
Morris tribune., 1916-02-11

FOR SALE.-Second hand soda
fountain, excellent condition. Address
A. W. Peterson, 319, 5th Ave. So.,
Minneapolis. adv.