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The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1917-08-24
VETERAN RIVERMAN
dies In EGYPT MILLS
Eugene Poe, Mate for so Years,
to be Buried this After.
noon.

After an illness of several years
Eugene Poe, 20 years old, veteran
riverman, died at his home near Egypt
Mills yesterday morning. His death
was caused by stomach trouble from
which he had been suffering for more
than two years. All his children were
at his bedside when he expired. They
had been informed of the critical con-
dition of their father, whose death had
been expected for several days.
Mr.. Poe was born and reared in
Cape Girardeau County. When still a
young man he took to the river, and
has been a mate on boats on the Mis-
sissippi and Missouri for more than
so years. About three years ago he
was forced to retire because of his age
and physical condition. He passed the
last three years of his life on his farm
near Egypt Mills.
His wife and five children survive.
The latter are: Joseph, who lives in
the Cape; Charles, of Egypt Mills;
Mrs. John Koeppel, Miss Bertha Poe,
of the Cape, and Mrs. Lottie Kurre,
who lived with her parents since her
father retired to his farm.
The funeral will be held this after
noon at the Kaiser Cemetery. Mr.. Poe
will be buried beside his children who
preceded him in death several years
ago.
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1917-08-24
WIFE SAYS "COSSIPY" KIN ARE
RESPONSIBLE FOR MARITAL WOES
Man Named as Correspondent De-
nies Charge andDefends Accused
WOman-COuple are Prominent.

Charging infdejy r. weknown
yesterday filed the Pleas
petition filed Judge Edward d. Hays the welknown
declined Th
public the said the
representative of The Tribune.
81 have nothing See lawyer for statement regarding the
case the physicians request for interview
The petition particularly sensational charges and
Priest livestock dealer and Republican politician the affinity of
the of David w. | the
Republican last fall.
Whtech through his petition alleges that his wife and Priest had
alleged Wichterh nfammaory
disposition has made life unbearabe for her husband
alleged unfaithfunes
his the physician through that has been
veaed received last Saturday him that his wife had
making followed
confronted his with the letter She Indignantly
allegations relatives of The
physician
The following night while Dr. Wihterch his office West
telephone neighbO informing him
had entered the Wchteh home Good Hope street Dr.
his automobile which standing front of his
hurriedy policeman home
physician him the machine and they
Wichterch home.
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1917-08-24
BELIEVED DEAD
10 YEARS, FOUND
in KANSAS CITY
Glenn COtner Formerly of
Leemon Found by
Relatives.
PATIENT IN HOSPITAL
ILL OF PNEUMONIA
Relatives Arrange to Bring Mis-.
sing Man Back to Cape
Soon.

Calling for his sister while in state
of coma due to pneumonia led to the
discovery of the whereabouts of Glenn
Cotner, formerly of Leemon, who dis
appeared ten years ago while living
with his wife and two children on a
farm near Wolf Lake, Ill. His sister,
Mrs. J. r. Talley, of Jackson has been
informed that Cotner is in the General
Hospital at Kansas City, Mo-, suffer-
ing from pneumonia. Harry f. Alex
ander, the local attorney and cousin
of Cotner, is now communicating with
the superintendent of the institution
to arrange for the return of Cotner.
Cotner left his wife and two chill
dren more than ten years ago, while
they were living at Wolf Lake. His
wife, Mrs. Birdie Cotner, has since
been living with her children at the
home of her mother, Mrs. William
Sides, near Leemon. During all that
time she had no communication with
her husband, and the general belief
among his relatives was that he had
died.
About two weeks ago Mrs. Tallcy
received letter from a Mrs. Bohan-
non in Kansas City, Mo-, stating that
she had sent Cotner to the General
Hospital. He had been boarding at
her home for two months when he was
stricken with pneumonia.
In his delirium the patient called for
his sister, and when asked for ner
name, informed his landlady she was
Mrs. Talley and lived in Jackson. Mo.
This led to the discovery of the miss
ing man. Mrs. Bohannon also inform
ed Mrs. Talley that Cotner had been
in Kansas City since June 25, last, but
knew nothing of his past.
Upon learning of the whereabouts
Of her brother, Mrs. Talley wrote to
the superintendent of the General Hos
pital in Kansas City to ascertain
whether the man was really her miss
ing brother. The answer from the in
stitution received several days ago
convinced Mrs. Talley that the patient
was her brother.
Mr.. Alexander yesterday asked
that the patient be given the best
of care and added that he would call
at the hospital to make arrangements
to bring him back to his home, if he
desired to return. According to the
advice from the hospital superintend-
ent, the patient is recovering, ard if
he continued to improve would soon
be able to leave the hospital
Cotner has two children, the young
est of whom is now II years old. The
youngest child was only few months
old at the time the father disappeared.
No reason was learned for his dis
appearance.
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1917-08-24

''In defense of Mrs. Wichterich, |
want to say that the charges made
against her by her husband are abso-
utely unfounded," said close rela-
tive last night. 'The acquaintance of
Mrs. Wichterich with Jesse Priest is
only of friendly nature. Mrs. Wich-
terich has, to my knowledge, known
Priest only a short time.
at was one evening when Mrs.
Wichterich spent several hours with
Mrs. w. F. Greene, a warm friend of
Mrs. Wichterich, and sister of Mr..
Priest. Mrs. Greene suggested when
Mrs. Wichterich was preparing to
leave the house that her brother ac-
company her home because it was
dark Mr. Priest drove her home,
bade her good night. and that was all
there was to the meeting.
"A few days after this occurrence
Mrs. Wichterich called me up and told
me that her husband had received an
anonymous letter telling him that she
spent the evening riding with another
man. Mrs. Wichterich, however, de-
nied this charge when her husband
confronted her with the statement
made in this letter. She told me that
the charge was absolutely false and
that the accusation might have found
its source in this one meeting with
Mr.. Priest.
about two years ago Mrs. Wichter-
ich told ME she consulted her attorney
to have him draw up a petition for
divorce from DR.. Wichterich. She with
drew the petition, however, at the re-
quest OF her husband who promised to
treat her better in the future. The
grounds for her petition at that time,
was mistreatment and abuse.
"On several occasions Mrs. Wichter-
ich complained to me that her hus-
band objected to the presence of her
relatives in their home, and refused to
employ a girl to assist her in the
housework.
"In my opinion, the physician has
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1917-08-24
SENATE DEFEATS MEASURE FOR
CONSCRIPTION OF WEALTH
Peru Sends Ultimatum to Germany
American Transport Sunk by
U-Boat-Stockholm Peace Meet
POSTPONED.

London Aug 2a-whie hammeng of
the miles the West making remark
able gains the Russian positions
and threatening the fortress Riga News
expected hourly The casualties of the TeutOnc
forces during Allies estimated
wounded and approximately 10000 prisoners
that the Germans renewed their drive on the Eastern
the morale of the soldiers and public and offset
the effect of the dsheng of their heavy losses on the western
The weakness Of the Russian due to the shortage OF
will permit relatively small of wequpped men
and for that reason believed the Germans
tluewt entire strength against the Russians
23New Russia of most dsquetng char
about fall into the hands of the Germans or by this time
already captured.
The Department reports
vopmens them public Apparently its information
the feeling panic that prevails PetOga where the possibility
Kerensky the provisional government
probably discussed in official and diplomatic circles
talks about moving its capital serious state of a
London Aug 23Oca of the Labor Party received
today which
open in city September 9 has been postponed.
Washington 2The late today rejected the La Toilette
of the bill by of
wealth for the
other substitutes for the income
fight introducing these and forcing
to a
Senator Simmons charge of the revenue BILL savage
Toilette He charged that the cop
wealth the chad its genesis and its matrx hostility to war
itself"
Paris Aug 23Prners taken Frances great drive since Monday
today total 1926 according the War Office "
unwoundd 600 hospital and there
Other fruits the French victory "a and
than20 machine guns
The fighting today apparently tA report
The War Office also reported bOmbamn by French avao OF FRI
the aviation grounds there of stations Coar and
Schlestadt and bivouaes in the Ferdun region
Washington Aug 2Pces of anthracite coal were fixed in a state
President Wilson, and Harry A. Garfield pres
named Coal Administrator Prices agreed
will be announced later
the 1sono front The
both
number taken than 16OOO
23The
local the line here She west
Boston and carried Details of the
sinking lacking is believed here she torpedoed
Zeebrugge other
military bombared by British aimen
the Admiralty
three days the allies have taken
prisoners
intelligence office
today.
Amsterdam Vossh Zeung
Germany. The Hamburg Prize Court recently refused
damages sailing which sunk
by February the coast of SPAIN the hold
hed the British flag and contraband for
The Vose Zng the German Chancellor has ordered the
Hamburg decision referred to the prize court at Berlin
of ships
by
the ended August r.
fewer than for the ended
well fishing
less than 1900 tons and three fishing
craft lost.
Washington Aug 23Un has been silent the
worlds achievements have been concealed Today the
fulfilling its real function
American the world of Jpan work and aims
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1917-08-24
LIEUT.. DORIS WEEDS
WIDOW in ST. LOUIS

st. Louis Aug. 23.-A romance Of
two Missourians which began in Homo
lulu, resulted in the marriage today
of First Lieut.. Roscoe Doris, U. s.
A., of Cape Girardeau and Mrs. E.
Wilson of Kansas City. They were
married by the Rev. w. Daviess Pitt
man.
Lieut.. Doris now is stationed az
Yaphank, Long Island. -Four years
ago his army post was in Honolulu
where he met Mrs. Wilson, who was
member of a tourist party. The fact
that they both were Missourians caus-
ed strong friendship to spring up.
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1917-08-24

Lieut.. Doris is a son of Mrs. J. II
Doris of North Fountain street. He
arrived here week. ago for a .ws
weeks furlough.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-06-19
ADVOCATES
NORWEGIAN PLAN OF
CANCELLATION COURT

Valley City, N. D.. June 1s.-Pros-
ress OF the movement for establishing
in this country the courts of concilia-
ton, along lines prevailing in Dem
mark and Norway, was discussed py
Thor j. Benson. former assistant
prosecuting attorney Of Chicago. IN
an address given today before the
County League) at Its annual reunion
here. Mr.. Benson said that since the
establishment of such courts at
Cleveland. Ohio. where civil cases in
volvtng $36 Or less are tried, the
courts have received considerable at
tention. The Wisconsin senate mas
advanced to q third reading q bill pro-
viding such courts for Milwaukee ana
congressional action may be pressed.
Niels JUL. representative in con-
gress from the Seventh Illinois aus
trict, writes as follows. according 10
Ny. Benson: 81 hope we will be
business by July 1. We will then go
into session again December / ana
that will give o and me plenty or
time to talk on the subject Of concilia-
ton courts. I do not know how clear
" the North Dakota law follows the
Norwegian and Danish laws on the
same subject"
A letter Of approval for the courts
from John H. Wigmore. dean of the
Union College of Law. wal read by
M: Benson; In it Mr.. Wigfnore said:
which has long had such a system,
shows that the field is ripe in this
country. I sincerely hope that your
efforts will meet a cordial response
from the statesmen and legislators or
this country"
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-06-19
GIRL AVIATOR
TO FLY HERE
AT STATE FAIR
Katherine stinson, One Of
country's Famous Flyers,
to Feature Program.

katherine stinson. the American
girl aviator who has recently been.
creating q, sensation in the Chinese
empire, with her wonderful flights y
been engaged to appear at the North
Dakota state fair which opens IN
Grand Forks July II. She will make
two flights daily during the entire hve
days Of the fair. ~
Miss Stinson commenced flyinS IN
1912. and has appeared at nearly al
Of the important fairs and e1posiuons
held since that time. She has eQuaAed
every trick performed in the air oy
all Of the leading men ayers n u .
finished artist in every sense OF n
word. Up to q little over . year 9
she had done nothing but straight ny
loop-the-loop and other hatr-raising
stunts and went to Chicago to 60 up
with Art Smith. who at that time was
doing his famous loop-the-loop with
fireworks for the beneit Of the Amert-
can Association Of Fairs and EXPOSE
tons in session In Chicago. Much 70
her regret, whom at an elevation Of
5000 feet engine trouble compelled
Smith to make . landing. without per-
forming the loop. Miss Stinson was
not to be denied. however, ana short
~ alI0TWAIuS ~ AOO fANScioS, W1SAAS~s
any publicity. made a fight and sue
cessfully looped-the-loop and has
been improving herself in trick air
work with each successful flight.
That this young woman will prove
q favorite with the visitors At the fair
| this year seeps an assured fact Her
work has attracted equal attention
with that Of Ruth Law. and her exhi-
billions are expected to prove among
the most thrilling Of the state fair
features. Miss Stinson Is under the
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-06-19
CLUB DINNER
Is BIG SUCCESS

The third Of the prizes awarded at
the Advertiser convention held re.
Gently at st. Louis, was awarded to e.
j. Lander & Co., Of this city, ~ .
recognition for the best individual
piece OF financial advertising. In view
OF the fact that all otheE prizes Of this
nature went to much larger cities
than Grand Forks, this is considered .
mark OF special recognition for the
city.
The announcement was made Nom
day ;syening at the Commercial club.
during the dinner Of the Grand Forks
Ad club. to which members OF the
Merchants Association and the Com.
mercial club were invited.
DIR. John NJ. Francher Of New York
gavera short talk on church advertise
Ing n its results. and brought up
tho matter OF raising a fund Of $685.
100000 for the Methodist colleges OF
the country. a portion Of which has
already been raised.
A. p. Clifford made an appeal for
the Red Cross, asking for aid in the
campaign for q war fund which this
week Is being waged here and else-
where over the country.
]. H. Pearson, advertising manager
OF The Herald. told Of the proceedings
at the convention Of the Associated
Ad Clubs Of the World at st. Louis.
which he attended. The meeting was
attended by some 5000 delegates, and
Mr.. Pearson gave an interesting re-
port Of the numerous sessions he at
tended. -
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-06-19
s.it.ous belief which = sun prevalent

stitlous belief which - stu prevalent
among many people.
The lodge derived it, name from
. certain Gyda Of whom ancient
Morse history tells much. King Har-
aid with the Fair Hair proposed to
Gyda, but she refused him and said
she would not marry any king unless
he be king Of the entire land. Harald
loved ,Gyda q well that he immediate
ly got into q scrap with all the other
petty kings Of Norway and, fought
Thorn 80 effectively that he in the
course OF ter years became sole king
Of Norway. After the compilation of
this Augean task he married the high
s,ouled Miss tayda-"and lived happi-
This 10 not, however. the only his
torical connection between the local
lodge and the history Of Norway
whence most Of its members have
come. The lodge was organised in the
year whom Norway parted ways with
Sweden. and patriotic sentiment was
at Its highest crest among the Nor
wegians in the United States.
Tho hrst president Of the local
lodge va Mrs. L. K. Hassell: just
now, the president is Mrs. K. Knut-
son.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-06-19
Will
MEET HERE NEXT
State Association to Meet in
Grand ~Forks-Anderson
Returns Home.

County Auditor Hans Anderson has
returned from Wahpeton where he
had been attending the North Dakota
county auditors convention Friday
and Saturday. He announced that
next years convention will be held
in Grand Forks.
Speaking about the convention Mr..
Anderson said that while no special
subject Of far-reaching importance
was discussed during the meeting. it
was decided to have several laws cor
rected 90 az to make them actually
operative and effective. An effort will
be made to persuade the legislature
to carry through such changes as may
be deemed necessary. Naturally. the
proposed alteration in the laws will
refer only to that part Of them which
covers the work of the county audi
tors. To take the matter up with the
proper authorities in Bismarck the
executive committee will appoint a
legislative committee which will make
recommendations, and otherwise as
sist the lawmakers in arriving at some
decision regarding the proper deini-
ton and interpretation of the duties
Of the county auditors Of the state.
MI. Anderson said that the rs dele
rates who attended the meeting were
being royalty entertained. and an
program hao been prepared
by County Auditor F.. A. Burton and
Robert Hughes Of the Globe-Gaxette
~ we'll as by other prominent busi-
ness men.
Yesterday the county auditors visit
ed q point several miles from Battle
Lake, MIMI. and were afterward TAX
en- to Fergus Falls by automobiles.
From this point they departed for
their respective homes.
The auditors elected officers for the
ensuing year rs follows: President,
Charles Fouts. McHenry county; vice
president, Ole J.. Eide, Cavalier coun-
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-06-19
SCOTS TO have
BIG CELEBRATION
Caledonian Club Program
Tomorrow to be I'm
usually Good.

Preparations are being made to en-
terrain hundreds Of people who are
expected to arrive in Grand Forks
tonight and tomorrow to attend the
first annual Patriotic day celebration
to be held by the Northwestern Cal
Athletic association.
Committees on arrangements have
been busy for the last several weeks
making elaborate preparations for the
big event. Scotch bands comprised
of kiltie-clad musicians; floats Of vari-
GUS design, and delegations Of BUSH
ness men and clerks will make up the
huge parade which will leave the city
auditorium at 1880 o'clock sharp.
The program Of the day will be held
at the fair grounds. whore an attrac-
ranged to continue during the after
noon. ending with a dance at the
Columbia annex in the evening.
Among the distinguished visitors
who will be on hand are Louis w.
Hill. president Of the Great Northern
railway. Justice Andrew Bruce, DR..
Watson Of Red Lake Falls. and 9TH
ers, who will appear On the program.
Members Of business firms wishing
to participate in the parade will as
semble at the auditorium tomorrow
morning at $3.50 o'clock to be assigned
to positions. All lodges. organiza-
are invited to take part in this big
parade. Advertising will not be per-
n 'tted, other than firms names ap-
pearing on floats or banners.
C. G. Carpenter, director Of the Y.
M. G. A. athletics. will be in charge
of the program Of athletic events.
The program. as arranged, will be
as follows:
Program at Fair Grounds.
Invocation-Rev. Jonathan Wat
opening Address-Mayor ]. A. Din
ME.
Address-Justice Andrew Bruce.
AddreH-Dr. Watson, Red Lake
Falls.
Address-Louis W. Hill, st. Paul.
Scots at Home and Abroad"-Ar-
chic Hill. Chieftain from Mimic.
Music by the Ktltie Band-wm.
Finley, Conductor.
Highland Fling-Sinclair Trio.
100-Yards Free-for-All Dash.
Boys Race-Under ~ years.
Barrel Race.
Prof. Donald John McDonald's Ed
ucated Horses and Dogs.
Music by the Bagpipe band.
Putting the shot.
Girls Race-Under IA years.
Pillow Fight.
Sword Dance-sinclair Trio.
Tossing the Kaber.
Music by the Kiltie Band.
Exhibition Drill by MILDLY Girls,
Crookston. MINI.
Horizontal Bar and Feats of
Strength-An9us Mcdonald and Will
liam Kimball.
Highland Fline-Eight Milton Girls.
vaulting Contest.
Music by the Bagpipe Band.
Throwing the Hammer.
Tug-of-War. r
High Jump.
Old Mans Race.
Sailors Hornpipe.
Music by the Kiltie Band.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Playing.
Competition-Sword Dance and
Highland Fling.
Competition-The most popular
Scotchman in costume.
Motorcycle and side car races.
Interval for Supper.
Concert, 1880. Columbia Annex.
Bowery Dance. 8 o'clock.
Luncheon will be served on> the
grounds.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-06-19
MACHINERY TO
BEBICFEATURE
OF STATE FAIR
Many Exhibits Of Autos and
Farm Implements to be
Shown at Exposition.

Machinery manufacturers in the
middle west are evidently changing
their minds as to the value Of exhibit
Ing their products at fairs and expo
sitions.f Some nve years ago . large
Of farm machinery in the United
States decided to discontinue their
fair exhibits. This policy decreased
the revenue Of the fairs and at the
same time materially cut down the
show feature. That this policy Is
changing is evidenced by the reserva-
tons Of space in the machinery sec-
ton Of the North Dakota Stat Fair
which will be held, in Grand Forks
July II to 81.
The machinery hall will bs given
over almost entirely to automobiles.
The Moore Auto company, Grand
Forks Overland. Smith Motor Truck
company, McKinney-Fuller company
and the Dakota Auto company have
largeley increased their space over
last year. The Empire Separator
company, The Hinman Milking Ma
chine company. Garden City Feeder
company. The Perfection Manufacture
ing company ana the Western Elec-
trio company will also be in this hall.
Heavy machinery reservations on out
side lots exceeds at this time the en-
tire show Of 1915. The ]. I. Case
Threshing. Machine company, Hart
Parr, Rock Island Plow company,
Aultman Taylor company, p. ].
Downs. Illinois Thresher company,
Cameron Tractor company, J.. I. Case
Plow Works. The Avery company, L.
stinson. the Mortified Iron Works,
Dan Dow. Stewart sheaf Loader.
The machinery people are evidently
anxious this year to show their goods
at Grand Forks. figuring that under
improved conditions this year they
will reach more prospective buyera
than in any other way. The ma
chinery section Is located at the right
of the main entrance and will offer a
splendid opportunity for the people
to, see the. latest in improved, farm
machinery