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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-04-27

The pacifists should be reconciled to
the raising of an army and the oppo-
nents of the selective draft should not
worry. since it probably is the last
time that the United States will ever
be called upon to organize a force of
any considerable size. 1t is unlikely
that there ever will be another war
worthy of the name.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-04-27

Young men who desire to get quick
action following their enlistment in
the service of their country can find
il by joining the navy. The training
period has been reduced from ten
months to ten days. so the recruit can
go on board at once. This change
should appeal to all who are hanging
back thru fear that they will not be
called to the front.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-04-27

The Santa Fe is about TO give a
start to the experiment of growing
sugar beets in the Kaw valley. 1t
seems strange that nobody ever
thought of that before. There is no
more productive soil anywhere than
that along the Kansas river. The yield
should be heavy. leaving open only
the question of the value. in sugar. of
the product.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-04-27

The government of South Africa has
completed a census of the ostriches
and finds that they number 716.26S.
The demands of women and uniformed
societies are likely to be met adequate
" for some time.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-04-27

Indications now point to the addi-
ton of Greece and Spain to the ranks
of our Allies The central powers
soon may find themselves standing
friendless and alone in the world, a
condition which they have richly de-
served
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-04-27
RUSS SEND ASSURANCE
Informs State Dept. No Intention of
Entering Separate Peace.

Washington, April 27.-Further as
surance that Russia has no intention
of concluding a separate peace reach
ed the state department this after
noon in cablegram from M Milu-
koff. responding to a message of the
American Jewish committee.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-04-27

has no fear that America will conclude
a separate peace with Germany. He
holds that there is no need of a writ
ten agreement betMeen gentlemen.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-04-27

Take the food products out of stor
age and put the price manipulators
in, is the suggestion of the Memphis
Commercial Appeal to the government
Not q bad idea
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-04-27

Following the sending of commits
sioners to the United States by France
and England for the purpose of fur
thering the welfare of mankind, this
government will send a commission,
headed by Elihu Root, to Russia with
the same purpose in view. The broth
erhood of man seems to be looming
n hove the horizon
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-04-27

In addition to providing food for
ourselves and our allies. the farmers
of this country must also take into ac-
count the grain destroyed by German
sympathizers thru the burning of
American elevators
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-04-27
TO EAT MORE FISH
Sec Redfield Asks Congress for $50
600 to Help Consumer.

washington, A3rffS27 -secretary of
Commerce Redfield this afternoon
asked congress for an appropriation OF
$50. 900 to relieve the food situat ton by
introducing fish into more general use
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-04-27
BRASS FOR UNCLE SAM
Chicago Industries Representing
s2O,OOO.OOO Offered to Govt.

Chicago, April 27-Forty Chicago
industrial organiza tons representing
approximately two-thirds of the mem
bership of the Chicago Brass Manu-
featuring association, in a Telegram
to President Wilson have placed their
plants unreservedly at the disposal Of
the government. The plants represent
an aggregate capitalization of
to $4,000 persons
New York Stock Market.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-04-27

The real battle of Arma geddon is
being fought in France and it must
be annoying to the colonel to think
that he is not there.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-04-27

In this country the question often
has been asked: What shall we do
with our presidents? The problem
that will confront Europe after the
war is what to do with the kings.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-04-27

Whatever enables one nation to help
mother is a missionary opportunity
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-04-27

Brazil exceeds the whole United
States in size by an area of 100000
square miles, or four times the state
of New York.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-04-27

In missionary circles, South Amer
lea is called The Continent of OPP
portunity"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-04-27

AT the end of 1911 there were 6Ss
foreign missionaries in South America
and 41,000 commitment members OF
their churches.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1917-01-25
sloan's Ltniment for Stiff
Joints.

Rheumatic pains and aches get
into the joints and muscles, max
ing every movement torture.
Relieve your suffering with
Sloan's Liniment; it quickly pen
etrates without rubbing. and
soothes and warns your sore
The congested blood is
stimulated to action; a single ap.
plication will drive out the pain.
Sloan's Liniment is clean, con-
venient and quickly effective, it
does not stain the skin or clog the
pores. Get a bottle today at your
25c. ADV
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1917-01-25
Gettysburg.

Just now we are having a spell
of weather favorable to the pre-
valence of grippe anG not a few
of our people are enjoying the
luxury, if such it be. Of course,
everybody likes to be in fashion
and are content rather than be
out of fashion.
Miss Sadie Picket of Dayton
has been spending a short time
at home with her parents.
George F. Crawford made this
place flying business trip today.
We wondered if he was looking
after some miscreant. Every
body would better be on guard as
he may be a terror to eIildoers.
Yesterday was a bad day for
people to attend religious servic-
as on account of the inclemency
of the weather, yet, for all that,
a goodly number got to Sunday
school and preaching service.
Gettysburg is all in attending to
this business.
Considering the large process
sion of wagons coming to this
market from various directions
loaded with tobacco it would
seem that this portion Of the
county is largely devoted to the
cultivation Of the weed.
Our W. G. T. U. has been en-
gagged in a campaign to enlarge
it's union, to accomplish which
captains were appointed to solicit
membership, a report of which is
as follows: Mrs. Harley Clark,
eight; Mrs. J. Moore, two; Mrs.
M. A. Picket. twentyone.
Mrs. P. B. Miller continues On
the sick list from grippe, with an
increase of the roster in her
household of one more, viz: her
bigger half. Of other chronic
sick the condition remains un-
changed.
Revival services are being held
in our Presbyterian church, in
which the ramparts of Satan's
kingdom are bombarded with
such forces as are available.
Mrs. NJ. Hahn fell in o. B,
Miller's furniture store today and
broke the wrist of one of hel
arms.
Jan. %. XOB
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1917-01-25
Brief History Of Happy
Corner School.
District No. 2, Wabash Town
ship.

OLllpe
1t will probably be of some In
terest to the patrons of the dis
trlct, especially the younger ones'
to know something of the schools
of our foreparents.
This will not be a full history,
but some few facts will be pre-
h sented which i hope will be OF
interest.
Happy Corner district has its
fourth building, the present one
having been built "a years ago.
The first building was erected
about the year 1852, as near as
we can tell, and was located a.
bout forty rods north of the pre-
sent building. It was built of
round logs, and the building was
not very large. The ceiling was
about seven feet from the floor.
It was lighted at one end by a
continuation of sashes, consist
ing of six panes each, 8x10 inches.
The seats were made of linden
saplings about one foot through,
and were split in halves, in which
pins were placed, two at each end.
There were no writing desks as
we have now, but along the one
end by the side of the windows
was a long slab, supported by
pins driven in the logs, which
served as a place to write. There
were no blackboards in this bull
ding. They burned wood, which
was cut by the patrons. They
used large box stove in this
building
School was held three months
in winter and two months in
summer. The wages of some of
the teachers was as low as fifty
cents a day and board.
This was the day of readin', writin'
and 'rithmetic,
Taught to the tune of the hickory
stick.
The teachers seemed to command
order with the rod and the pupils
seemed to be acquainted with it.
We can name only a few of the
teachers who taught in this bull
ding, viz: John M. Houston. who
kept the first postofice in our
home town of North Star, who
also, it is claimed, named North
Star: Elizabeth Corwip was also
teacher in this building. QfI
anyone can name others who
taught here we would be glad to
hear from you.) The school was
called the Mong school.
Those living on the north side
of the road in North Star also
came here to school, as there was
no school building there at that
time.
Here are a few of the families
which we recall whose children
went to school at this place: Sha-
ner, Mong, Leper, Hemick, Skin
ner, Houston. Caldwell and Kern.
The second building was a
frame, located about forty rods
west of the present building, on
the opposite side of the road,
v Nhieh is now owned by d. P.
Croft. After standing several
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1917-01-25
COnRT HOUSE NEW 5.
PROBATE COURT.

| PROBAI IE COUkE.
First account filed in guardian
ship of Augusta Repka.
Last will of Robert C. Horne
was admitted to probate and re
cord. T. B. Horner was appoin
ted executor under said will
bond $4,000.
Petition filed to sell persona
property at private sale and or
der of sale issu ed in estate of ]
F. Drummer.
Earl Martindale was appointed
guardian of Raymond Martindale
and others; bond $1,000.
Order of private sale of per-
sonal property issued in estate of
John Richter. and inventory and
appraisement filed.
Order of private sale of real es-
tate issued in estate of Alva
Crawford.
Order of private sale of per-
sonal property returned in estate
of Augustus Stoner, and first ard
final account filed.
Inventory and appraisement
filed in estate of John B. Jooes.
Application filed by assignee to
determine liens in assignment of
Lawrence V. Keel.
Last will Cf Anna L. Miller was
admitted to probate and record.
Order of public sale of real es-
tate returned in estate of Mary
J. Vanscoyoc.
First account filed in guardian
ship of James 7. Floutz.
Last will of Henry Bowman
was admitted to probate and re
clrd.
Second and final account filed
in guardianship of Eli Grise,
Margaret S. Eller was appoint
ed guardian of Raymond Hughes
and others; bond $100.
Distributive account filed in
estate Of Noah Foutz.
Second account filed in guard
ianship of Spencer Bright and
others.
Order returned of private sale
of personal property uneXecuted
in estate of E. E. Calderwood.
Petition filed for order of pri-
vate sale of personal property in
estate of Martin Christian, and
ordGr of sale issued.
First account filed in guardian,
ship of Frank Clark and others.
First and final account filed in
estate Of Catharine Frank.
First and final account filed in
estate of Harrison Puterbaugh.
MARRIAGE LICENSES.
Glen L. Peters, 21, farmer,
Greenville, son of VIM. Peters,
and Onda G. Buxton, 18, Dawn,
daughter of John M. Buxton.
Melvin G. Warner. "a, farmer,
Mississinawa township, son o1
Samuel A. Warner, aud Olive +.
Dlckey, 81, Allen township, dau.
ghter of Austin T. Dickey.
Frank S. Leas, 21, farmer, But
Ter township. son Of August G.
Leas, and Anna R. Whitaker
19, Neave township, daughter o.
CLl n uyl.:LLo1.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1917-01-25
Political Gossip from
Washington.

Washington, Jan. %. Especial
Correspondence. Rep resehta-
tive Homer P. Snyder of New
York is strong in his advocacy of
the vocational education bill, that
has passed the Senate and House,
and probably will soon receive
the Presidents signature. Moth
ing will more benefit the country
at large, Z" says Mr.. Snyder, than
the stimulation and direction of
the ideas Of the young to broad
en- their field of endeavor and to
realize that mechanical and busi-
ness development is as valuable
as the development merely of
their mental powers along pro-
fessional lines" Mr.. Snyder's
life furnishes a striking example
of the truth of his statement. He
is president of a large concern in
his home town of Little Falls, New
York, devoted to the manufac-
ture of bicycles. knitting mach.
inery, etc., to which position he
has risen after experience gained
in knitting mills throughout the
country.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1917-01-25
uoL. 85-EstabTishedi832.

high so the pupils could not look
out of them.
A few of the punishments are
re- told: If a boy came to school
with his hair uncombed he was
ordered to comb it with a thistle
comb. Another teacher made
pupils support themselves with
their fingers and toes; this was
soon stopped.
A story is told on Gard Skin
ner as being hard on primmers
and his father not caring to buy
so many took a slate and cut the
alphabet on it and hung it around
his neck.
There were no blackboards in
this building either, except those
made by some of the teachers,
out of sheet iron or painted
boards.
Some of the teachers who
taught in this building were:
John Needs, MIR. Williamson, Jes-
Sc Foster, Charlie Martin, VIM.
Cottrell, Cal Houston, Stephen
Houston, Emma Houston, Morri-
son Custom, Mrs. Chew, Ruth
Thompson, Melford Sharp, Bar
bara johnson, Caroline Houston,
John Burns, Theodore Harp and
Jennie Franton.
The third building was built
between the years 1875 and 1880.
This was built of brick. Several
Of our patrons have gone to this
school. This building had more
of the modern conveniences than
the others. It was located just
back of the present building and
stood till the year 1892. It was
given it's present name in the
year 1884. The name was sug-
gested by the writer's mother,
Mrs. Mollie Burton Shellabarger,
1t was named after the Happy
Corner school near Salem, Ohio.
Some of the teachers who
taught in this building were: De-
mie HCledger, Nh. Viets, Isaac
Medford, George Supinger, Mol
lie Rupert, C. A. Sebring, G. D.
Grove, w. A. Ryan, Fred Pies
singer and Oscar Houston.
The fourth building was built
in 1892, during the time the
pumping station was erected,
just north of it. Some of the
teachers are Frank Baker. Mar
garet Clary, Albert Levitt, VIM.
Alt, Roy Supinger, Orley Whit
acre, J. E. Brit, J. A. Cottrell,
Jonas Croft. Orpha Long, Jesse
Baker and H. B. Shellabarger.
Happy Corner district is one
among the oldest in the township
and has produced as many teach
ers, or more, than any in the
township. We are glad for the
interest our foreparents took in
the free school; their ideals were
of the best. Although we now
have different systems of learn
ing than they, let US respect them
for their honest Judgment, hard
work and manliness.
am especially thankful to the
Kerns brothers, who gave me
such good information on this
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1917-01-25

on contract for tobacco crop.
21O56-Model Tobacco Co. of
Pittsburgh, Pa, versus J. E.
| Fenstermaker: to recover $100
on contract for tobacco crop.
21O57-First National Bank of
Versailles versus Adam Treon ;
to recover SIPS.
z1O58-Drilla Slonaker versus
R. o. SIonaker; for divorce, gross
neglect charged.
21059-E. G. Jobes versus C.
w. aad Elizabeth Henning; to re-
cover S22O.25.
21060-Mattle j. Ivester verS US
County Treasurer; to enjoin COL
lection of $1OO assessment on Ar
canum ditch.
21061-N. +. Bayman versus
County Treasurer; to enjoin col,
lection of Saltwater ditch assess
menr.
21O62-Charles B. Bayman YER
sus County Treasurer; to enjoin
collection of Saltwater ditch as
ment.
21O63-George Shumaker YER
sus Sarah Dowler and others; for
partition and sale of real estate.
21O64 - Frank E. Chenoweth
versus Jesse K. Chepoweth and
others; for partition and sale of
real estate.
21O65 Lewis Brewer versus
Mary C. Smith and others; to en-
join serving writ of restitution
and for possession of a farm.
REGISTER OF DEEDS.
Charles N, Hawkins to Nor,
man Teaford, 80 acres in German
township, $500.
A. J. Clemens to Norman Tea
ford, a small tract in German
township, 81.
Grace V. Jordan to Norman
Teaford, undivided one-half of
PIG acres in Washington town.
ship, $1O,95O.
Ruth G. Flatter, per guardian,
to Norman Teaford, undivided
one-half of 219 acres in Wash
ington township, $1O,95O.
Ira H. Halves to Samuel Burd,
lots 272 and 273 in ArcanGm,
5000.
Warren J. and Mary E. Shafer
to Jerry D. Hoke, 81 acres in
Richland township, $1,000.
Frank Beeson to E. E. Vance,
lot IS in Ansonia, $1,000.
Susie Schneck to John Tritt-
schuh, 80 acres in Wabash town.
ship, $3400.
Regina Shamel to George Sha-
mel, lot III in Union City. $500.
Roy Blume to Albert W. Gregg,
part lot 4 in Lightsville, 81.
Ezra Cox to Lydia Lease, lot 5
in Greenville, 81.
Alice Selby to Charles Selby,
so acres in Monroe township,
$1,000.
Elmer T., Rollsto Erwin O. May,
8 acres in German township,
$1,000.
John W. Farabee to Conrad M.
10y, lot 21O and part lot 2O9 in
Union City, $500.
Conrad M Low to Vim. A. Low.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1917-01-25
CREENVILLE, OHIO, THURSDAY, JANUARY Is, 1917
proper development of that in

proper development of that in
dustry.
K Xxx
The Geological Survey has COM
piled statistics showing that in
1916 the value Of the copper pro-
duced in the United States was
$500, 100000. as compared with
$3.50, 900, 900 in 1913. And cop
per was just a fairly profitable
product before the war began.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1917-01-25

Ill hIlICGIIlS HILLS IIlrOuguOuC ClG
country.
X K
The continuance of the joint
committee which is engaged in
an investigation of railroad rates
and allied subjects is warmly ad-
vocated by Hon. John Jacob Esch
of Wisconsin. He has no SYM
pathy with some Democrats who
want the committee abolished or
the ground of economy" and
who claim that all the informa-
ton it is likely to obtain can be.
secured from the government de-
partments. II am one," de-
clares Congressman Esch, "who
believes there are many men in
this country who can give us val
liable information if we will only
hear them" Through substa1-
tial support from Mr.. Esch and
other Republican members the
life of the committee was order
ed extended by a vote of more
than two to one.
x Xxx
The Democratic Ways and
Means committee are now con-
sidering tariff rates on tea, cof-
fee, cocoa. rubber, etc., an in
creased tax on inheritances. a re-
turn to the stamp tax, a con-
sumption tax on sugar, an inter-
nal tax on soft drinks, increased
tax on tobacco of all kinds, a tax
on internal combustion engines,
an increased tax on oleomarger-
inc, a tax on the movies, candy,
glucose, and on phonos raph rec
ords. But not the slightest hint
is offered by them of a tariff on
foreign goods coming into COM
petition with American products.
x K x
One of the causes of the re-
markable decrease in the produc-
tion Of staple crops during the
past season is ascribed by Con-
gresham Elijah C. Hutchinson
OF New Jersey to lack of fertiliz-
er in the shape of potash. Mr..
Hutchinson says that sufficient
potash can be manufactured from
the kelp of the Pacific Coast to
supply the needs of the country
f1vn fipnaS ouoy. Ho 10 ty.vinoe RI
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asrsuhscrihe sos the J0apsal
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Continued on fourth page.
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No Chance For Profit In Them Under
Present Tests, Grace Says-PossibIs
Explanation Of the Prices Made by an
English Firm Which Bids Under All
Amarican kRanufacfurars
Evening star., 1917-05-17
DIED,

BELL. Departed this life May Is. 1917 at s
pm, MARY G. BELL. daughter of Robert
and Jennie Bell
Gone. but not forgotten
Funeral tprivste) Thursdsy, May IL. at 8 p.m..
at Harmony cemetery.
CARTER. Suddenly. on Wednesday. May ls
1917. at $50 pm. at his residence. 1892 l.
street northwest. FERDINAND, the beloved son
OF Margaret and the la Spencer Carter
Notice OF funeral later.
COLE. On "Wednesday May 1s. 1917, NOAH H.,
. at his residence. 2SOS cTth street.
Funeral private. Interment Rock Creek GENE.
tery. Omit flowers.
DELANEY. On Wednesday. May Is. 1917. at &
Pm. at her home, Irving street. Eas,
:. Capt: j: G. Delaney.
Funeral Saturday morning at 10 o'clock from
residence. Burial at Arlington.
FRIGoN: On May 10. 1917. at Montreal. Canada
IHERESE daughter Oh Fanny Saul Frison anc
the late Louis L. Frigon.
GILL: On Monday May "A. 1917. at s:l5 pm
is bERnAhD NAE FL beloved SON Of Charles end ths
crime Gill, aged thirty-two years.
Funeral from his late residence. 1910 IIth >trse
Requiem mass at Church Of the Holy Name a
. o'clock. Relatives and friends invited. IL
terment at Mount olivet cemetery. i7s
GILL. Members of Washington General As
sembly. Fourth Degree. Knights of Columbus
are requested to attend the funeral of our late
brother. BERNARD +. GILL. from his late
residence, 1910 1lth street northeast. Friday
May IL. 1917, at $50 O'Clock. Mass at HOLY
Name Church at O'Clock.
c; EUGENE EDWARDS Faithful Navigator.
BERTRAM G. LENNON. Faithful Comptroller
GILL: Members of Potomac Council. X. c., are
notined OF the death Of our late brother BER
NARD +. GILL. and requested to attend the
funeral from his late residence, 1910 lit
street northeast, Friday. May 1s. at $50 I'm
J. r. NOONAN, Recorder II
GREENE. Departed this life Saturday, May
II. 1917, ELIZABETH p. GREENE. widow Of
Mitchell o. Greene. Family. 2S05 N stree,
northwest
Remains at James Bros chapel. 10th and L
streets northwest from where funeral will be
held Thursday. May II, at 8 o'clock pm. Rev
w. d. Brooks officiating. Burial at Danville
KY. 17s
GRIMsLEY. On Wednesday. May 1e. 1917. Al
Marlboro. Nd. CHARLES u. GRIMSLEY. aged
seventy-seven years.
lnterment at Fredericksburg. Va, Friday. the
18th.
Evening star., 1917-05-17
HARD TO GET CITIZENSHIP.
Swede Encounters Difficulties De
spite Service in u. S. Army.

Arvin E. Gilbert, a Swede. after three
years in the military service of the
United States and seven years in the
civil service of the Philippine Islands.
finds it hard &, become an American
citizen. He Is in Washington.
The law of the land considers mil
itary service equivalent to taking out
first citizenship papers So this Gilbert
thought that all he had to do, in con-
sideration of his service to the United
States. was to apply for the second
papers that would make him a full
citizen.
So he left Manila for continental
America. His boat landed him at Vic
toria. Canada, where the United States
customs officials looked him over. They
insisted that he pay the fee exacted of
immigrants. and he paid it.
Then he went to Los Angeles. and
there applied for his full citizenship.
The application still Is pending.