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The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1917-05-03

You can serve Uncle Sam by tax.
ing business course or telegraphy in
the Springfield, (Mo.) Business Col
lege, and helping with business OF
transportation. II students are draft
ed or volunteer, tuition will be refund,
ed except Tor time in school, School
all summer.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1917-05-03

Human cuticle is more delicate than
fine silk, says an antomoist; which ai-
lords an excellent reason 10 plow it up
harrow it and disintegrate it with bath
brush that would remove rust from an
old stovepipe.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1917-05-03
Obituary..

John c. Hilsabeck who died last
week in Forsyth and whose obsequies
were reported in The Republican was
born at Scottsville, Kentucky, on Mar.
10, 1880, the son Of Frederick and
Elizabeth Hilsabeck. His first wife
was a Miss Davidson Of Illinois, and a
second marriage was to Mrs. Hiram
Morris who formerly lived in West
Virginia and who survives him, OF
this second marriage were born Anna,
Esttlle, Nellie, Lois and John Preston
who are we'll known here; and Of the
first marriage there were three child
rem, William, Joseph and Monta.
The surviving widow in her youth was
Miss Emily Annie Haley. In early
life Mr.. Hilsabeck was a locomotive
engineer and later on was black
smith and hotel keeper
Possessed Of a rugged constitution
and a mind to ravel' Uncle John
for many years spent a good deal Of
his time on the borders OF civilization
in Colorado and other western states,
always fadiDg his services in demand
because he was a good craftsman in
iron work About thirty years ago
he came to Forsyth and established
the Hilsabeck Hotel on the north side
Of the public square where he lived
till he quit business on account Of in
creasing years about year ago. So
we'll known was he as master fisher
man and genial landlord that what can
be said Of him is already familiar fact
TO thousands. He said he came to
Taney county because here he could
catch fish every month in the year, and
he probably did because his industry
ID pursuit Of the fnny tribe was indeia-
tigable. Guests at the Hilsabeck
Hotel expected fresh fish and got them
and men who wanted 10 fish for the
sport there was in it found Uncle John
10 be a splendid guide and comrade.
He knew the crooks and crannies oil
White River thoroughly aud with
quick wit, kindness, patience and rep
artee he made outing pleasant for his
companions. He will long be in
happy memory as fisherman and hotel
he per.
While Uncle John early affiliated
with the Christian Church, in religious
matters he Was never so straight laced
as to refuse a stare in the JOY Of liv.
ing while health and strength made
pleasure worth while. His shrewd cs
innate of men and mcral values gave
him bright idea Of what was really
his great need. With mental powers
unimpaired as his days became les
he expressed repentance and declared
his sure and j)ytul acceptance OF sal
va,ion through Jesus Christ. He pas
sed quietly and peacefully into the De-
yond. The funeral services were con
Quoted in the Stone Chapel by Rev
| u. 6 JJho N and Rev. Fred Mill
who ds!ivere very touching and ap
proprilte addresses. Mr.. Mills addet
be1utiful singing to the service. In
intern Mt vas mlte in the Forsyth
ceme'ery.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1917-05-03

You can fool all people some Of the
time, and some Of the people all Of the
time, but we like 10 associate with
people who can't be fooled any Of the
time and be one Of them, don't your
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1917-05-03

Some people still survive who Ike
horse races, but what's the user We
mean the use OF liking them, not the
use Of surviving.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1917-05-03

In figuring up statistics on crime,
how much is allowed for men held up
who reIrsin from reporting 10 the pc
lice because they dislike publicity1
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1917-05-03

II i, is dark enough in the room the
horns on the rocking chairs are long as
those OF Texas steer.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1917-05-03

e. Advice is Plentiful and it costs no
thing il you let it alone.
New Britain herald., 1917-10-04
City Items.

MT. and Mfrs. Thomas Farrell have returned from their wedding trip.
 The committee on Congregation week at the Swedish Lutheran church will meet tomorrow evening"
 The annual harvest supper of the Luther league of the Swedish Lutheran church will be held in the church parlors Thursday evening October Il.
 The Ladies Aid society of the Trinity Methodist church realized $150 on the harvest supper held last evening.
 Thomas Kennedy of East Main street has entered the Hartford hos pital to undergo an operation.
 MT. and Mrs. William Bell of AL bany, N. Y., who have been spending their honeynbpn at the home of MT. and Mrs. James McGrath of Main street. have returned home.
 Attorney George Westerberg of Chattanooga, Tenn, will return home next week after a visit will friends in this vicinity.
 The Sewing society of the Swedish Lutheran church held a social this afternoon An auction of articles made during the year and social will be held this evening by the society.
 The choir of the church of St. John the Evangelist will hold a rehearsal this evening at 7:3O o'clock.
 The entertainment committee of the Stella Rebekah lodge will meet at 7:15 o'clock tomorrow evening to complete plans for the Halloween social. Miss Mollie Greenberg left yester- day for the Emerson School of Ora tory, Boston.
 ham university, is spending few days at his home on Arch street. Ginsberg is soon to take the physical examination for the aviation corps For quality and up to date style compare our prices. M. Seibert.-advt.
New Britain herald., 1917-10-04

At a Court of Probate holden at New Britain, within and for the Dis trict of Berlin, in the County of Hart ford and State of Connecticut, on the 4th day of October, A. D., 1917.
 Present, Bernard F. Gaffney, judge.
 Estate of Margaret Murphy late of New Britain, in said district de- ceased
 Upon the petition of Matthew l.. Kennedy of said New Britain, pray ing that Letters of Administration may be granted on said estate, as per application on file more fully appears it is
 Ordered-That said application be heard and determined at the Probate Office in New Britain, in said district, on the 10th day of October, A. D. 1917 at o'clock in the forenoon, and that notice be given of the pen dency of said application and the time and place of hearing thereon, by publishing this order in some news paper published in said New Britain, having circulation in said district. and by posting copy thereof, on the public sign-post in the Town of New Britain, in said district, and by mail- ing a copy of this notice to all the heirs-at-law of said deceased, and return make.
 BERNARD F. GAFFNEY, Judge
New Britain herald., 1917-10-04

slightly, the September total being 3,l33,954 tons for 30 days, or 1O4.- 465 tons day, against 3,247,e47 tons Tn August, or 104,772 tons a day. Poor coke and repeated banking for lack of 1uel are causing the blowing out of more furnaces for refining. there being net loss of 10 furnaces last month. The estimated capacity of the 347 fur naces active Oct was 107,25O tons a day, against 110,165 tons day for the 357 furnaces in blast one month previous.
New Britain herald., 1917-10-04
RAMM-WYCK NUPTTALS.
Popular Couple Married at St. Mathews German Lutheran Church.

A pretty fall wedding took place at St. Mathews German Lutheran church yesterday afternoon when William Ramm of III Cherry street took Miss Minnie Wyck, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Adolph Wyck of 40 Mill street, as his bride. The ceremony was performed by Rev. A. C. T. Steege and was witnessed by relatives and a large number of friends.
 Miss Margaret Ramm, a sister of the groom. was the bridesmaid and Howard Hancock was the best man. Mrs. Leonard Fox a sister of the bride, was matron of honor. Walter Hoffman and Louis Burkhardt were the ushers. The bride was given in marriage by her father. Following the ceremony a reception was held at the brides home after which the couple left on an extended honey moon trip through New York state and New Jersey. On their return MT. and Mrs. Ramm will reside at 568 Stanley street.
New Britain herald., 1917-10-04
Card of Thanks.

Te hereby tender our most sincere lks to the many kind friends and Hbors who aided us and extended mpathy in our great bereavement death of our beloved son and r Henry Mooney. In a special
 do we thank the Altar society ohm the Evangelist church for hess and to all who made floral on the sad occasion.
 ND MRS. THOS. MOONEY
 A MIIY
New Britain herald., 1917-10-04
LET THEM THROUGH.

La Toilette and Supporters Should
 Be DepOrted to Berlin.
 Columbus, O., Oct. 4.-Deportation of United States Senator La Toilette lines to Berlin because of their "trea- sonable utterances," was urged in a resolution received today by Governor Cox from the Executives club of Toledo, representing "A clubs and as- sociations in that city.
 A copy of the resolutions was sent to President Wilson and to Ohio sena- tors and congressman with the request that they be entered in the congress siona1 record.
New Britain herald., 1917-10-04
HEARING POSTPONED.

Washington, Oct. 4.-Decision as to what action it shall take on petitions Toilette was again postponed today by the senate privileges and elections committee. Another meeting will be held tomorrow when it is hoped to determine whether any action shall be taken and if so whether before or after adjournment of the present session.
New Britain herald., 1917-10-04
Pla1nVille News
Continued From Seventh Page).

Dix safely. He also adds that he thinks he will like military life.
 Miss Rena LaVasseur is at St.. Francis hospital where she will un- dergo a minor operation.
 Miss Catherine Cameron of New Haven is visiting her sister, Mrs. J. J. Murphy of Whiting street.
 School did not open until 10 o'clock this morning so that the scholars might see the drafted men entrain.
New Britain herald., 1917-10-04
ATHS AND FUNERALS.
Frederick B. Patterson.

Frederick E. Patterson.
 (ederick E. Patterson, we'll known tghout the city, died at 1920 ek today at the New Britain al hospital. where he was taken police ambulance, following hding of his body in shed in ar of 239 Brook street. The ny of the body was made by a
 of the deceased. One of the the deceased was badly discoi- nd it is believed that the in- as sustained by fall, sus-- after being stricken with a fit lpsy. Medical Examiner Harry bck examined the remains and he cause of death due to cpl deceased is survived by an un- Id cousin, both residents of this The remains have been turned to J. M. Curtin & Company. The In gements for the burial are in- nplete.
New Britain herald., 1917-10-04
Financial
STEEL REACTS
 ONE POINT TODAY
Stocks Subjected to Renewed Pressure in Today's Operations

Wall street,-Important stocks were subjected to renewed pressure at the
 outset of todays operations. Equip ments, motors, oils, tobaccos and local
 fractions soon recorded losses of
 to points. Bethlehem Steel yester-
 days weakest feature, advanced
 point in the early dealings but
 soon lost it's gains. U. S. Steel also
 held steady at the. opening but soon
 reacted a point. Rails were lower
 on more moderate offerings. The re-
 Versal became more general before the end of the first half hour Unsettlement attended the dealings of the morning, occasional rallies in
 one quarter being more than balanced by greater recessions elsewhere, the list losing all semblance of regularity. Additional liquidation was observed among inveetment shares, but much of the selling was again ascribed to | professional interest. Metals to- baccos, motors and other speculative | issues were the center of constant
 attacks, falling ? to points, and lead 1 ing steels made extreme declines of
 to 5. Liberty bonds were lower as 1 98.92 to 99.S8.
 l Recoveries of 1 to 2 points during 1 the noon hour were again forefeited 1 on the heavier selling of the later 1 period Steels led the decline, falling { under forenoon minimums and utili- 1 ties also developed weakness, Brook lyn Transit losing 3 points.
 New York Stock Exchange quota
 ton furnished by Richter & Co.,,
 members of the New York Stock Ex- change.
 Oct. 4, 1917 High Low Close Am Beet Sugar .. 83A S2 82
New Britain herald., 1917-10-04
STRUCK BY AUTO, DIES
Cos Cob Woman Killed By Machine Driven By Chauffeur Who Was Cal led to Camp Devens.

Greenwich, Oct. Airs. Antoinette Walenta Verysle, 65, of Cos Cob died at a hospital here today from a frac- tured skull as a result of being struck by an automobile last night owned by Col. Robert B. Baker of Green wich and driven by his chauffeur Michael F. McGreevy. The chauffeur was held for the coroners inquest under bonds of $2,500. McGreevy was one of the thirty-five men to leave today for Camp Devens Col. Baker furnished the bond, freeing McGreevy to depart with the local draft con- tingent.
New Britain herald., 1917-10-04
GOOD SEND-OFF.
New Haven Contingent Sent to Camp
 Devens This Morning.

New Haven,= Oct. 4.-Departure of New Havens quota of drafted men for Camp Devens today was preceded by street march in which the Home Guard and other organizations were the escort. At the railroad yards the area used by the men for final roll call was patrolled so that relatives and friends could not crowd up to the train interfering with the em barkation as on the previous occasion. The con- tingent was given an thusiastic send off.
New Britain herald., 1917-10-04

heral services for Henry Mooney
 conducted at the church of St. Ii the Evangelist at 9 o'clock. Rev. A J. Fitzgerald was celebrant of a nm high mass of requiem, assist H Rev. Charles Coppens as deacon IRev. Patrick Daily as sub-deacon. bearers were A N. Volz, Edward Rrthy, Raymond Holleran, Thom- Coyle. Burial was in the new 6olic cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1917-10-04
Margaret w. Murphy. s

rhe funeral of Miss Margaret w. krphy was held at 10 o'clock this |Ening from St. Mary's church. A Ann high mass was celebrated by r. John, T. Winters. Rev. William nse was deacon; Rev. William hney, sub-deacon and Rev. John E. master of ceremonies. The com al service at the grave in the new olic cemetery was conducted by
 Father Winters and Rev. Father
 The bearers were Charles Daton Frank Cummings of Torrington, las German of Naugatuck, Jos
 Ward, Albert Record and William
 Alinan.
New Britain herald., 1917-10-04
TO LATE FOR CLASSIFICATION

WANTED-Youngl ladies between the ages of 16 and 23 to learn telephone operating. Permanent positions
 Paid while learning. Apply South ern New England Telephone Co.,, Court street. 10-4-tf
New Britain herald., 1917-10-04
Elizabeth E. Gerlis.

Elizabeth Florence Gerdis, the three
 Ks old daughter of MT. and Mrs.
 n J. Gerdis of Wells street, died F evening. The funeral was held ] afternoon and burial was in the " Catholic cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1917-10-04
THEY. GET YEAR EACH

Of Trolley Car Which Killed Ndne-
 teen, Sentenced to Jail.
 New Haven, Oct. 4-Motorman Wes- ley Negus, of the Shore line electric railway extra car which ran into a regular passenger car at North Bran ford on August 13, causing nineteen deaths, was sentenced in the superior court today to from to # years in prison. Conductor Wa5. J. Tryon, of the extra was sentenced to a year in jail. Both men pleaded guilty last week, the charge against them being that of misconduct of railway ser- want. Previously the coroner had held them criminally responsible for the death of J. H. Cannon of New Ha- ven, one of the passengers killed in the wreck.
New Britain herald., 1917-10-04
Thirty-Cent Cotton Demanded,

Thirty-Cent Cotton Demanded.
 Chicago Horald).
 In demanding a minimum price ofl thirty cents a pound for cotton duringa the war the Texas farmers union is taking a pronounced step to secure 8 maximum price of considerably less
New Britain herald., 1917-10-04
Henry CamDbell.

he funeral of Henry Campbell will kheld at g o'clock tomorrow morn k from St. Mary's church. Burial ] be in the new Catholic cemetery.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-04-12
LOYALTY OF NEGROES.
Agents Of Germany on a Cold Scent
in Trying TO lneite the Southern
Btarkr

Atlanta COnstitur0u--RepOrts that
agents OF Germany lave been and are
engaged in a systematic campaign d.
rected 20 incite Outlern negroes
against the American government
may have a semblauce o, foundation.
but such reports win not be taken Sc
ri0usIy here in the south where the
negro is known better than anywhere
else.
Assuming for arguments sake that
the reports are true-that such work
Is going on clandesunely, promoted by
German agents under direction from
Berlin-the nation may rest assured
that such agents Wi.l have in the ulu
mate only their labor for their pains.
American history records no more
splendid display OF loyalty, homage.
service and devotion than that of th
negroes OF the south during the civil
war
From 81 20 60 the white women and
children, crippas and old men We're
dependent largely upon the negroes
for protection in their homes. while
most OF the white able-hodied male
Inhabitants were az the front fighting
Tor the right 10 continue In bondage
the very men who We're at home taking
care OF the women and children and
the helpless
The negroes at home during the
war. in many place. far outnumbTed
the whites left In their care, and oft.
en there was not an ab.e-bodied white
man within a hard days ride
Yet during that entire period living
under war conditions -nistory does
| not record an instance in which ne
gro as much as lifted his finger IT.
violation OF the honor or rights OF the
/ helpless ones In their keeping
His master away at the front fight
| ing to perpctuate his enslavement re-
posed supreme and explicit trust in the
negro; and not single instance was
the negro found uu,aithful or derelict
or untrue tO that trust!
To think that now the negroes
would lend themselves 20 the enemies
OF their country where all are fire.
and privileged to enjoy life as they
will, is preposterous.
II the Germans are operating upor
any such plan they viii be sadly dis
appointed a race that in slavery
manifested it, loyalty when its very
freedom was 40 stake is not likely tC
be- less loyal when the flag that gave
them freedom is assailed.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-04-12
TWO MORE SUSPECTS
HELD IN KANSAS

lola. Kan April 12.-P0lice and rail
road officials continue their inyestiga
ton Of the activities Of four men ar
rested under an Atchison Topeka and
santa Fe railroad bridge near here
and who were alleged 10 have been
carrying quantities OF nitro-glycerine
The four are being held In the county
jail although no charges have beer
placed against them.
Railroad officials announced that
they were seeking for more nitro
glyceriHe that might have been placed
near tracks or bridges.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-04-12

-|..r-ur entertained ..if. 81 .., n.rft
.- o.. rro-. p.,Is .ttr.a,i.- las, ,g.
ming having as Additional g,,.fs Mr.
and W-s Nor-i. Sas. Alr- W 4
Cut.e Mr.. UaB-. Cherry Mr.. Js-ry
Nrrg-k. Alr. Bertha U-riteusr and
Mrs W p Poland Rora .gg9r gye-f.
we're presented al,h cor-ara Hoygyr-.
formed of sweet Dess. and after tba
performance. All irp course Na- served
p, t,,.,.,..
Mrs Csr Won Nordbeim e1f.rtaIDe
last evening "a, Do-uick UW- Country
helm iU celebration of HI. birthday
arnlye-a ry having as guest. Sir ana
glrs j B Champion. Nr and Mrs W
T. Davis. 3rr and Mrs Edgar Wvmora
Nr and Mrs Dick Lee. DR.. and Mrs.
Is G. Wood Mrs IL q Mcbride. Mrs.
NcCIal8 Rogers lJ Clinton. Nir and
Mr.. Morton Wood. Sir and Mrs Raw
Poland. Mrs George Davis. Mr.. and
Mrs Russell Brown. Mes,rs Harris
% rl iI prIiI-lOu 90 decorate the halls
land dining room The table was light
cd with red candles and for the cen.
terpltca was a large white BIRTHDAY
cake. with the name and date af the
birth OF the honor CUES, l,ttered I'm
red. Numerous good luck coin. were
found in the cake The evening was
and cake Here served.
Mrs u. p. Nichols pent yesterday
ln Nadi.I aiiA her sister Mrs Virgil
Steager
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-04-12

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Cross Society al the rest room ln the
court house. go Nrs. J. IL. Pulliam
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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-04-12

Try ne wan. aas for service.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-04-12
PATRIOTIC POEM
POPULAR IN SCHOOL

Patriotism ran riot in one Of Ard
mores public school class rooms one
day last week. following publication
lin The Ardmoreite Of a poem handed
70 the paper by Superintendent Rich
ards. of the city school system.
Mr. Richards requested that every
student in the public schools learn
the p0em-"YOur Flag and My Flag
In the third grade at the First Ward
school. taught by Miss NivOuche, for.
ty-twO out Of fifty-three pupils learn.
ed the poem during one night. and re
cited II during class periods the fol
lowing day.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-04-12
Cromwell AS q Boy.

The Snowman was exhibiting very
small skull, which he said was the
headpiece Of the great Oliver Crom-
well.
This skull is much too small to be
the skull of a man" said one patron,
indigently 1T can only be the skull
OF a little boy You're o fraud"
The Snowman did not lose his nerve
at this but replied, with dignity.
you are right, it is not the skull
Of a man, but that of Cromwell when
he was a small lad. New York
Globe
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-04-12
SECRETARY
OF THE TREASURY

Washington, April 12-Oscar T..
Crosby, Of Warrenton, Va, has been
appointed assistant secretary OF
treasury. Mr.. Crosby recently was
connected with the American com.
mission for relief in Belgium and in
charge Of the work in Belgium and
northern France.