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The Holt County sentinel. (Oregon, Mo.) 1883-1980, 1916-10-27
The Mysterious Stranger.

In the national election Of twelve
wears ago the greatest surprise was
the Republican majority in Missouri.
II took two or three days TO confirm
the result as n certainty. Democrats
rubbed their eyes. and wrestled with
the official figures as they came in,
confident that something would be
found wrong in them. For an un-
broken stretch Of thirty-two years the
electoral vote Of the state had been
Democratic. An overturn was believ-
cd TO he impossible. But the returns
held fast. and the Republican lead on
president settled down TO no less than
$4,000. Four years ran around. and
then. in 1908. BRYAN came forward
FOR his third battle. He had carried
Missouri twice by hig maiori,ies. Bat
1908 brought another and even great
or surprise, for the Republicans again
The lead was only 1000, but II served
Two years later. In the of-vear cleo
zion Of 1910. the state was Republican
for the third consecutive time. There
was beating Of Democratic drums.
and the leading politicians Of the par
" gathered 10 contest the result.
They realized that big noise Of some
Kind had become necessary. Tho con-
test was dragged along for the sake
IT appearances. and at last sputtercd
mt. No reason for change in the Off
'ial figures could he found. In the
national election Of 1912 the Rcpubli.
"an marty was divided. hut the com.
hincd vote Of the two divisions in the
state exceeded the Democratic vote.
In the light Of these official returns
" the last twelve wears Missouri ran
hc rcckoncd Republican. unless tho
narty l. still divided. or something
"l>c abnormal can he found Co help
'hc Democrats regain the ground they
have been losing steadily. Their loss
in the state has been If the constant,
progressive kind. Ono Of their OK
plnna'ions Il that Democrats have been
"cmoving from tho state. to oklahoma
md elsewhere. No serious division
iow exists In tho Republicans of Mis-
our. Even four years ago Missouri
'av" n majority for protective plat
orms. The issue u more prominent
hat before. II will he much moro
mportan, than ever when the war in
,uropc cnds. A. for abnormal poiiti.
nj conditions tho Democrats have
lorc troubles Of tha, kind than any
,thrr party IN tho field i, H. only
'cccssarv to read tho shattered Dem.
cratic platform of four years ngo 10
'"ntc some " TIC numerous difficult
les.
In Missouri tho ncpuhlicans have
he best outlook for the wcigh,y de-.
islNr about to be rendered nj the
ballot box.
"" ,~'st that every voter in the
oUntv will soc thn. his ballot on No.
rnhcr : will read:
For President. Char'cs Y. Hughes.
For Y. =. Senator. Walter $. Dickcy.
For Governor. Henry Iamm
For Secretary Of state. VIM. c.
s'i,
For Representative. John II. Kunkcl.
For Judge County Court, First Dis.
'rict. Curtis u. Whitmcr.
For Judge County Court, Second
'istrict. !. A. lddings.
For Prosecuting Attorney, a. NJ.
ihhcls.
For Sheriff, BENJAMIN T.. Crouscr.
For Assessor, All. a. Meyer.
For Treasurer, Scbourn Carson.
For Surveyor, 'ohn ". Poro'.
For Coroner. DR.. 7. r. Bullock.
For Pablo Administrator Geo. W..
'rmnlins
The Holt County sentinel. (Oregon, Mo.) 1883-1980, 1916-10-27

Tho Democratic nominee for Gov.
'n"" attended 'EH state Convention
t jefferson city In his private car.
( tho stories that his opponents tod
inring. tho primary campaign are
r'", th'' he owns q million dollars
worth Of personal property on which
70 mid M taxes, he can vol afford n
private car. hut the landowner III
he state. who must bear the burden
# TAXATION that others escape, IL not
20 fortunate.
The Holt County sentinel. (Oregon, Mo.) 1883-1980, 1916-10-27
started again last night.

1t T. pretty certain that "" won't
move for snrc time, perhaps not until
spring. The government IA. issued
uuitc n Jew r''y tents and We are 20
have another big issue of clothing he
fore long.
II nm glad you have - nice n crop
of potatoes this fall. see that flour
The Holt County sentinel. (Oregon, Mo.) 1883-1980, 1916-10-27

costs S2.l5 per sack and that bread
ha, gone up To- SIS cents. There Is one
consolation for these high prices: We
Sc, plenty - eat here. aud Il any one
g'ts broke, he can join the army.
wLOND y. KuNKfI.,
18th Nebraska Infantry Eand."
lNobraska,) Star.
The Holt County sentinel. (Oregon, Mo.) 1883-1980, 1916-10-27
CIDER MILL

will commence making cider We'd
nesday, October II, and will run
Wednesday and Thursday Of each
week until further notice. win dc.
liver cider anywhere In town.
ROY MATTHEWS.
The Holt County sentinel. (Oregon, Mo.) 1883-1980, 1916-10-27

. ~ Ciin"dlrst
CHARLES Il. HUGHES.
For Vicc-Prcsilcnt:
CHARLES W. FAIRBANKS,
Of Indiana.
Republican State Ticket;
For Y. 5. Senator:
WALTER s. DlCKEY.
For Governor:
HENRY LAMM.
For Secretary Of State:
WM. c. ASKlN.
County Ticket:
For Representative:
JOHN II. KUNKEL.
Judge County Court, First District:
CURTIS Il. WIiITMER.
Judge County Court, Second District
]. A. IDDlNGS.
Prosecuting Attorney:
A. NJ. TIBBELS.
Sheriff:
BENJAMIN 4. CROUSER.
Assessor:
ALFRED A. MEYER.
Treasurer:
SEBOURN CARSON.
Surveyor:
JOHN II. PERET.
Coroner:
DIR. F. +. BULLOCK.
Public Administrator:
GEORGE w. CUMMINS.
The Holt County sentinel. (Oregon, Mo.) 1883-1980, 1916-10-27

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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-12-10
Club Plan of Saving for Holiday Needs Gives Pine
 Bluffians Christmas Money.

Christmas savings clubs in Pine Bluff will distribute about s25, 1000 in real money to men, women and chil- dren of this city and section the con- ing week, and judging by the ex- perience last year, about one-half of this will immediately be put into cir culation by those who get the hand some red and green Christmas checks for their savings during the year.
 This $25,000 is very small DOT tion of the $72,OOO,O0O that will be distributed in the United States this December, by the Christmas savings clubs, but considering that this is vir- tually only the second distribution of such savings here, the conditions are deemed most satisfactory, and the im- pression prevails that at least twice that amount will be distributed next year.
 Never before have the general sav- ings accounts been so large, accord ing to local bankers, just as never be- fore have the total deposits in Pine Bluff banks reached such stupendous figures. The unparalleled prosperity which has prevailed the past year in
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-12-10

little of it is permanently saved. But the bankers who have studied the mat ter are prevailing upon considerable number of the depositors to allow a goodly portion of the Christmas check to remain in the bank as a nest egg and thus the one weakness is being re- moved. Of the S25,O0O to be dis tributed here in Christmas club checks, it is estimated perhaps S1O,- 900 will be re-deposited in the regular savings accounts.
 Get Checks Wednesday.
 At the Citizens bank, where the Christmas savings club plan has been carried out for two years past, with continued and gratifying results, it was said yesterday that the checks will be ready for the depositors We'd nesday.
 Qualification was expressed oveis the success of the years savings plan, and the opinion was stated, that the 1917 clubs would be even larger and more successful in every respect. It was stated also that the indications are a lareer proportion of the Christ ed in the bank, for continued growth, and that the habit of saving n viii be given still greater impetus. Approximately $25,0G0 will be dis |tributed, it was stated, as result of savings by several hundred men, wo- men and children. Many of these per sons have been unable to save any money by any other method, hence have now obtained a start which, bank officials assert, may be the means of Ia continued exercise of thrift, and thus become the stepping stone to a lasting prosperity.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-12-10
IS IT WRONG TO STEAL
 ID SAVE LOVED ONES?
Governor Hays Answers in Negative
 by PardoniRg Trio Who Burglar. iZed Freight Car.

Little Rock. Dee. 9.-The question has often been asked by moral phil osophers, "ls it wrong to steal to pre- vent cur loved ones from starving and suffering?'
 IL was answered in the negative by Governor Hays yesterday when he granted pardon tc Walter Sweet, and Lee and Bob Hanks. who were tpnvicted last January in the Green wood circuit court of grand larceny and sentenced to three years in the penitentiary. Lee Hanks is a youth of nineteen years and the other two are men of family. They had been out of work for some time, had no credit, and their families were in ac- tual need. They broke into box car and stole several pairs of shoes, and some flour and food-stuffs 10 keep their families from starving and suffering. They have already been in the penitentiary for ten ,months. and their pardon was recon mended by Circuit Judge Paul Little and Prosecuting Attorney Simmons. They had all previously been law abiding and honorable citizens.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-12-10
TO BE PREPARED IS TO BE INSURED,
 Do It Now. E. H. M. MILLS 6 SONS, 303.4 Citizens Bank Bldg.

The boy who goes to the streets, O. if in the country, to the village store or worse yet, to the saloon-for his entertainment has an environment , that is not attractive to him. If he did he would be glad to remain un- der it's influence.
 The homes in Pine Bluff should be made the most attractive things in the world for Pine Bluff children And all of them can be made into such tremendous forces for the form ation of character if all the parents will be wise.
 The Christmas season is a time when people think more of enhancing the attractions of their homes than at any other time. it is then that they usually buy the things that make life pleasant under the mater nal roof. IL is then t,.at they realize the true significance and value of their homes better than at any other time.
 The wise parent will plan this Christmas to put the shings into the home that will have strong tenden tF to keep the youngsters there all year.
 The nation is really .uilt up in the home. It's too important an institu- tion to neglect.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-12-10
WHY NOT A MUNICIPAL CHRIST
 MAS.lTREE?

Two weeks from tomorrow and we celebrate the greatest event in the history of mankind.
 Why not make our Q,mmemoration of the anniversary of the birth of the Saviour something more than a time for exchanging gifts, feasting and good timing" generally?
 Pine Bluff is blessed as few cities are blessed. It's people are enjoying all the good things to be obtained on earth.
 It is fitting that Pine Bluff people should show in proper manner due ap- preciation of the happiness and pros- perity they enjoy through the kind ness of the Father by a worthy ob- servance of the birthday anniversary of the Son.
 It would be prolific of additional happiness and benefit for all to join in celebration of Christmas and all it means through the medium of a municipal Christmas tree.
 Would it not be good thing for Pine Bluff to gather about great brilliantly-lighted tree. raising ther voices in carols of praise and love, and through medium of word and pie ture have again impressed upon their minds the beautiful story of the birth of Christ, and it's significance to men
 The cost would be infinitesimal. compared to the good, to the pleasure and to the benefit to be derived. A tree on the courthouse green, or some oth- CT central location: it's wiring for electric lights; arrangements for pre- senting stereopticon slides or movins, pictures: perhaps some spectacular eletjtrical effects: the training of a chorus-this should easily be accom- plish cd in the two weeks at hand.
 Pine Bluff has the talent to plan and execute municipal Christmas tree program; it has the money to defray the small cost. It is just d question if it has the spirit, the ini- tiative, and the energy to promote and carry out this demonstration, one that will produce delight while inn pressing upon the old and the young the true significance of Christmas.
 Think over the suggestion today, and let The Graphsc hear from yol Monday. If enough of you think it a good plan, we can organize Tuesday and get to work Wednesday.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-12-10
WILL ERECT STATE
 '0F INDIAN MAIDEN
Three Hundredth Anniversary of Death of Pocahontas 10 Re Ob.
 served by Memorial Association,

Washington, Dec. 9.--Plans are be. ing made by the Pocahontas Memo rial association to commemorate the 300th anniversary of the death of Pc cahontas, daughter of she Indian chiel PoWhatan, who saved the Virginia colony from starvation and massacre and also is credited with having say ed the life of Captain John Smith. :. bronze statue of heroic size has been completed at cost of S10,000 to be unveiled on Jamestown island, Vir- ginia, in MaroIa, next year, the 3O0th anniversary of Pocahontas' death at Gravesend, England. A site on tho historic island has been dedicated by the Association for the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities and the pedes tai has been erected. For ten years the Focahontas Memorial association with headouarters has been working for suitable memorial and now has paid all but $1,7OO On the bronze statue. This sum, it is expected, will be contributed by the time the memo rial is ready for dedication.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-12-10
S25.OOO to be Distributed to
 Christmas Savers This Week

this immediate section has been the cause of this, and as result there is more real. actual money in circulation in Pine Bluff this fall season than has been the case for very many years, if it has ever been equalled at all in the past.
 Solves Eternal Question.
 The Christmas savings clubs is a a feature of savings somewhat out of the ordinary, and on that account, is considered worthy of more considera- tion than has been given it by many people in the past. The very great majority of the accounts are in the names of women and children, and are made up of pennies, nickles and dimes saved during the year and deposited in the bank from week to week, in gradually increased amounts. The funds for 1916 are now to be handed back to those who saved them, and to just so many persons, the eternal, an- nual Christmas worry over ready money has been removed-they have actual money, with which to meet Christmas needs.
 There is only one weak spot in the Christmas savings club plan, and that is that the money goes to the deposit tors at time when most of them feel profligate-it being what might be termed the profligate season. Hence,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-12-10
FRIGHTENING THE HOME.

Every home in Pine Bluff should contain some good reading matter and plenty of it. Books, papers and magazines should be there in abund- ancc. Achievement frequently is bas- ed on what we read, on the ideals gleaned from the printed page.
 Home is attractive when the ir- mates dan have the things that amuse entertain and instruct. Good reading matter. musical instruments and harmless games are essential to this end.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-12-10

If the New York grocer who says that because of high prides he is ashamed to look his customers in the face will wait until the bill is over due about three months his customers will rcciprocate.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-12-10

Bread costs p per cent less in Lon don than in the United States and it is made from American flour just now that has been shipped across the ocean at the highest freight rate charge in the history Of ocean naviga- : tion. All of which gives food for thought.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-12-10
COUGHED FIFTEEN YEARS.

Coughs that hang on and grow worse in the night are relieved by Foley's and Tar R. F. Hall, Mabe, Va, writes: "For 15 years I was af- flicted with troublesome bronchial cough and irritation of the throat. Fo- ley's Honey and Tar relieved me; and after taking one bottle the cough ceased" For sale by Mann Phar- macy-Advt.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-12-10

They are holding up trains off an; on, despite the advanced character of our civilization. Maybe the rob bers are trying to get some of that in coming gold supply.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-12-10

Pine Bluff citizens will be interest Washington food experts that most citizens eat too much, and that they will live longer with frugal diet. Somehow these experts always con- fine such remarks to times when food is scarce.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-12-10

To get the right view on public questions, talk with the common citi- zens, not politicians.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-12-10

Politics no longer has control oi the public mind in Pine Bluff but oul souls are filled with the Christmas spirit.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-12-10

When girl tries to dodge a kiss she manages to do it in way that enables her to catch t right where she wants it.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-12-10
WORTH REMEMBERING.

A single bad habit will mar an otherwise faultless character, as an ink-drop soileth the pure white rag.-Hosea Ballou.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-12-10

Milwaukee's eight-hour law for me chanics and laborers in the employ of the city has been declared valid by the Wisconsin supreme court.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-12-10

Over in Europe men fight bullet, while in Pine Bluff they are fighting prosperity.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-12-10
r N SHEFJ.Y

Supt. La. Baptist Orphanage. If your clilG is suffering why wait. Get bottle today from your drusgisf or send direct to us for it-s1.00. Six
 So;tles, $;i %.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-12-10

Pleasures we anticipate seldom come up to the specifications.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-12-10

The hen that doesn't lay is usually the first to lie under the axe.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-12-10
HOBO HELPS ORPHANS

The Hobo Medicine Manufacturing Company of Singer. La. has favored the orphanage with several cases 3f Hobo Kidney and Bladder I.emedy, and it is with delight that Ne record the cure of several children from soil
 ing their beds at night. We thank
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-12-10

How easy it is to tell others, it's no use to worry.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-12-10
"oNE.EYED PETE"
(GOOD BOOK WEEK.)

What are you 9.asa reading a+ there little boy "Im reading" he said, "how One Eyed Pete Learned to shoot and rob and fight Gee! he wonderful with his gun; The 'notches' they reached span "ls'f Hnd always 'al Killed his '1f a1s sn N'p His handkerchief his face And lie in wait for traveller And out of the dark. he'd leap, and cry:
 Hands up, else shoot! Oh, he was a dandy bandit chief
 As he gathered the golden loot! Or for bigger sport his ras and he
 Would hold up railway train, And shoot the engineer, and scare
 The passengers half insane. Oh, it must be grand to mask
 And ride to robbers meet
 Just like old Eyed Pete." "What you reading there, young man, In the prison cells light?" Reading ?-Tm reading the courts decree That stays soul with blight Reading the sentence that says ten years For robbery and for theft Reading the letter my mother wrote My mother, of joy bereft! "I read boy, the bandit tales
 Till honesty seemed too tame, And then, for thrill of the job, tried
 My hand at hod-up game.
 And dared like devils sting And gather gahe1ed d my sa pals f he in thn fGndezvous And time went and we up men, Still holding the bandit pace And then-the sheriff, and through these bars Away from the sunshine sweet! God, God! if only I'd never read w (Sarah Beaumont Kennedy Memphis Commercial Appeal
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-12-10

Savannah is building a municipal auditorium.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-13
LARGE NUMBER
AT OPENING OF
PUBLIC SCHOOLS

The public schools Of the city opened
Tuesday morning for the fall term
with all of the teachers present and
with an exceptionally large attendance
OF pupils in all Of the schools The
largest increase was in the South
Grammar where All were registered, :
as against 275 on the first day last
year. There were also increases in the
North Grammar, the Brook street, the
Redington street, the Walnut street
schools. In the Myrtle street. the West
ern avenue, the Grove street and tho
Pleasant street schools there was
practically the same as last year with
only a very small change, all with the
exception Of the Pleasant street show,
ing a slight increase. In the High
school there was a large increase, 243
pupils being registered with 101 of them
freshmen. This is an exceptional num-
Der for the freshmen class and indi-
Gates that more than ever are the pu-f
pills Of the city attending the high
school. 1t is also an indication of PROS
perity in the city as the people are
better able than usual to send their
children to the high schol. The total
enrolment in the city Is 1881, divided
as follows: North Grammar 290; South
Grammar All; Myrtle street PTS; Wal.
nut street lis; Redington street 1876:
Brook street Ill; Western avenue 1O2:
Cove street 9S; Pleasant street 1l0
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-13
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Missionary from China to Speak
at Baptist Church Fri
day Evening =
SELECTED NEWS BRIEFS
AND PERSONALS

Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Axtell and Mr.,
and Mrs John Hodgdon enjoyed a trip
to New Portland Monday, making the
trip entirely by automobile.
Mrs. c. II. Sahlquist. a missionary from
China, will speak at the Baptist church
Vestry Friday evening concerning her
work Mrs. Sahlquist will speak at tho
association meeting in Norridgewock
Thursday and Friday, so the regular
prayer meeting of the First Baptist
church will be omitted this week Thurs
day.
The annual meeting Of the Woman's
Missionary Circle will meet at the First,
Baptist church Wednesday afternoon.
This meeting will be Of special interest. =
Wednesday evening the Whatsoever,
Guild of the First Baptist church will
give an indoor picnic at the church YES.
try. All are invited to attend.
Mrs. g. B. F. Bates has returned from
an extended visit with relatives in Bel
grade
Chester Knight, member Of the Hospital
Corps of the I'd Me. Inf. while in the
United States service in Mexico, arrived
home late Monday night, having received
his discharge.
Miss Mildred Penny will be soloist at
the Toy theatre tonight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-13

the single ring ceremony being perform.
ed by Rev. e. NJ. Holman. pastor Of the
Baptist church. Miss Edith Spauldfngs
a sister Of the bride, acted as brides
maid. and Clifford Jordan Of Waterville
acted as best man. Miss velma Wheel
en- a niece OF the bride, acted as ring
bearer and flower girl. The wedding
march was played by Mrs. F. r. Wheel
er. The couple presented . fine appear
ance, both dressed in appropriate cos
tune for the occasion, Mrs. Penney
wearing q beautiful gown of white sat-
in. The home was decorated very
charmingly with pinks and ferns. ever
green's and asters.
Mrs. Penney is a graduate of the pub
lie schools Of this town and was always :.
a popular young lady in all her dealings.
Mr.. Penney is a graduate Of Thomas
Business College and is employed as
mail carrier in town. Both have the
well-wishes Of a large circle Of friends.
in this town and Waterville for many
happy years Of welded life. They will
make their home in Waterville. They
received many useful and beautiful pres
ents, consisting Of china, cut glass and
furniture.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-13

Coburn Classical Institute opened its
doors for it's fall term Tuesday morn
ing with fine attendance. The number.
who presented themselves for the fresh
man class was gratifyingly large and
there were good number who qualified
for advanced standing. The number Of
old students to return was UP to what
was expected and the term started with
the best Of prospects The day was oc-
cupied by the teachers with getting tho
pupils settled in their new surroundings.
arranging the schedule and getting.
things in order so that the work Of the
term could be started in earnest on.
Wednesday. All were looking forward,
to very successful term.