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Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1917-10-26
81 am to blame for all
this took it all alone"

Mr.. McGill cross examined. He
went into minute details as to the
room, its furniture and the hour of
finding, and where he had handed the
note to Mccormick.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1917-10-26
Witness Was Excited

Mr. McGill cross examined. He spent
some time in going over the location
of the window and the toilet and es-
tablishing just how much the witness
could see. He also made some empha-
sis of the way the closet door swung.
The witness admitted she was very
excited She started to tell what she
said to Mrs. GOWN but she was halted
by the court.
She had testified that she heard
pounding in the Mccormick home for
some time after the death of the wife.
How" was the question.
She illustrated with the side of her
fist on the reporters table.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1917-10-26
McCOrmick's Divorce Petition

The state placed in evidence the
petition for divorce which McCormick
filed a few days less than four months
admitted until after there had been
very strenuous objections on the part
of the defense. 1t is a document full
of imprinted allegations. 1t also
states that the deceased was of violent
temper and called him all manner OF
vile names. She had been guilty OF
reported acts of cruelty" had accused
him of infidelity, naming woman
across the street from them, also a
young woman who was employed in the
for this reason. He makes allegations
as to her property in detail to show
that he ought not to pay any alimony
He signs it 'AstOr III. Mccormick,
and it is dated Sept 2, 1914. Shaw's
letters to Kirwan were written in
Sept. 1915.
Enter, the Detective
e. J. Nichols, big bodied man who
admitted 40 years and said he was OPP
Grating a detective agency i'll Grand
Rapids, and was employed by Ida J.
Mccormick to shadow John Astor, on
Aug 26, 1914, followed Mr.. Shaw He
said she wanted to know where her
money was going. He told of follow
ing Mccormick to Cavanaugh's saloon
at that time betting place and pool
room, in Grand Rapids and saw the
defendant with roll of bills, make
various bets on the board. He saw
him make side bet of 5000 on a ball
game and lose it.. The next day he saw
Mccormick go to the bank and draw
out two packages of bills and bet it but
did not know the result. He saw him
go to the bank and draw out large
sum of money. Mrs Mccormick was
in pursuit of him. They found him at
the p0stoffice Mrs. Mccormick asked
him to come back She said he had
stolen $4,000. Mccormick said he
would account for every cent of it. He
would rather stay the rest of his life
in prison than another day with that
woman" Mrs. Mccormick said he
could keep the money if he would
come back. She promised there that
she would not prosecute him for
bigamy.
Friday adjournment came with
Nichols on the stand
Detective Starts the Morning
Detective Nichols opened the case on
Saturday morning. There was only a
Sprinkling of spectators. Most of the
audience was made up of witnesses.
Witness told of controversy over
money at a bank between defendant
and his wife. She told the cashier
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1917-10-26
Frank Gown Follows Brother

Frank Gown followed his brother.
He was Well-dressed but not as much
at ease on the stand as Roy had been.
He went into some details as to Mrs.
McCormick's spells of vomiting and
stomach ache after meals at the store.
''Once she came into the store cry
ing" witness said. "She had been to
the postoffice." Mccormick said,
Tut Tut? whats the matter now?''
She said he had ordered the clerk at
the postOffice not to let anyone have
the mail but himself.
Then there were some more tremen-
dOus trivialities. A disagreement over
buying a ear of flour when Mrs. Nc
COrmick said she had enough money
in there now" was one.
Mr.. McGill asked him if he ever ate
with Mr. and Mrs. Mccormick. He
said NO"
you were discharged weren't your
mo, we had a disagreement. | laid
down my key and quit
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1917-10-26

Nurse Kept Her Away
She went to the house the next
morning after the nurse came, She
was never invited to help by the nurse.
She was refused permission to help at
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1917-10-26

That's pretty hard to get into the
record said Mr.. McGill
He went into this matter of pound
ing with the Witness. She said it was
generally after ten o'clock and when
the witness was home.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1917-10-26
Robert Hewitt Heard Things

Robert Hewitt, a nephew of James
Hewitt the husband of Mrs. McCor
mick's sister, also an employe of the
Mccormick grocery, told Of additional
trivialities. They were piling some
flour she wanted it one way, he an
other. II can have my way McCor.
mick said, I'm buying it. ITS my
money that's in here" she said.
Then it was time for dinner. The
jury yawned and was taken away
In the afternoon there was little bet
ter crowd but not to pack the court
room. Robert Hewitt went back on
the stand. He told of a difference
between the defendant and his wife
over checking account at the bank
She had told him that he had nc
business to have the checking account
in his name; it should be in her
name.
Then Mr. McGili took the witness
But the jury yawned some more
There was apparently nothing that
was deeply interesting here as to how
Ida j. Mccormick came to die on that
beautiful August day.
The Music Teacher on the Scene
MISS WURZBURG !" called Gen
Sturdeyant.
From the audience came a young
woman, with the prettiest hat, and
the most stunning coat, walking some
what slowly away from the seat where
she had been sitting next to Mrs.
Hewitt. She was Miss Lottie Wtlrz-
burg, of Grand Rapids, Mich, and had
from Sept, 1911, to April, 1912 given
music lessons to Mrs. Jennie Mathe-
son, afterwards Mrs. Mccormick. She
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1917-10-26
Mrs. Kurz Heard Many Things

She went to the window again al
saw DIR. Landmark going to the close
1t was five minutes probably after M
Cormick went.
She said she had heard some conve
sations in the Mccormick home. One
Mrs. Mccormick said mo Arthur
won't take that; it makes me worS
every time"
She did not hear his reply. II hear
him once ask her to sign some paper
[ do not know what papers, and | di
not hear her reply Once he sal
Go to Grand Rapids! Why don't 70
go there?' She said, For Gods SAX
don't tell me that -"
when | heard the screaming" tx
witness continued, Just as | locke
in the window I heard her say, Don't
Don't p"
Did you see Mccormick dig or bur
anything?" Gen. Sturdevant asked.
Il did, several times. He dug a hol
out back of the toilet and brougI
something out in pail and emptie
it into the hole and covered it up"
Mrs Kurz said the morning of he
death Mrs. Mccormick was sitting 0
the porch and writing on tablet. Sh
had envelopes. She was laughing q
the witnesses children playing and sh
spoke to her for the first and onl
time She asked how she felt.
I'm feeling pretty good only II
so weak she replied
Omaha daily bee., 1917-02-18
Safe Fat Reduction

Reduce, reduce, reduce is the slogan OF
all fat people, Get thin, be slim. is the cry
of fashion and society. And the over-fat
wiring their hands in modification md help
lessness; revolving at nauseating drugs
afraid, Of violent exercise. dreadins the un-
welcome and unsatisfying diet, until they
hit upon the harmless Marmola Prescription
and learn through it that they may safely
reduce two, three or four pounds week
without one change in their mode OF life
but harmlessly. secretly and quickly reach
ing their ideal Of figure. with smoother
skin, better appetite and health than they
have ever known. And now comes Marmois
Prescription Tablets from the same fam
ously harmless formula as the Marmola
Prescription. It behooves you to learn the
satisfactory, beneficial effects Of this great
safe fat reducer by giving to your druggist
7bc for generous sized case, or sending a
like amount TO the Marmoia Co.. 1854 Wood
ward Ave. Detroit. Mich. with redre est
that they mail to you full case of Marnola
Prescription NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-02-18

land was formerly the pastor OF the
First Methodist church in this city.
Mile. Marie Andre of Brownell Hall
received news last Sunday of the
death in France Of her mother
Madame Andre has been in failing
health for some months and Mile
Andre had planned to 90 abroad to
see her this summer If possible.
Mrs. w. A Fraser, who was oper-
ated on Friday afternoon at the Clark
son hospital, is resting comfortably
She will not return to her home for
three weeks.
DR.. and Mrs. Roy A. Dodge and
daughter, Miss Violet, and Miss lie,
more Williams have returned from
Plattsmouth, Neb., where they at
tended the anniversary dancing party
Mrs. Worcester Woodward Of
Lewis, Ia, is the guest Of her niece
Mrs. Clara Crum.
Omaha women who assisted at the
Omaha daily bee., 1917-02-18
Brodegaard Stores Sue
Three Men for Diamonds

The Brodegaard jewelry stores are
suing H. J. Abrahams, Harry Wlllln-
sky and Fred Brodegaard for $1,000.
said to represent the value of eighteen
diamond amounting to twenty-one
l,arats, which, the plaintiff alleges;
the three met took possession of and
converted to their own use on or
about August |, 1914.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-02-18
Y. W. Girls Get Option
For a Recreation Park

The Athletic club Of the Young
Women's Christian association has
purchased all option on the South Side
Country club and some adjoining
land, which they are planning to con-
vert into a recreation park and sum
n.er camp. The camp will not be
limited to the use of the Athletic
,.ub, but will be designed to meet
the needs of girls who must spend
their vacations in Omaha and those
interested in out-of-door recreation.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-02-18

reception given Thursday evening by
Governor and Mrs. Neville at the
governors mansion we're: Mrs. Jens
Nelson and the Misses Katherine
Newbranch, Sybil CAN'T and Myrtle
Beeler.
]. H. Willard is recovering from
the fall he sustained two weeks ago
and is able to be about the house, but
is not yet at his Office.
Mrs. w. G. Templeton was called
to Mason City by the serious i'll
Omaha daily bee., 1917-02-18

Society folk are looking forward
with interest TO the presentation
Tuesday evening OF Sir Arthur Wing
Pinero's "The Amazons" by local
amateurs, members OF the old Play
ers' club and others. The perform
ance is for the benefit of the Ameri-
can Ambulance in Paris, which is an
added reason for the large seat sale;
The play tells the amusing expert
ences Of the three "Amazons," who
were brought up az boys, taught to
hunt, shoot. ride and indulge in all
the sports that men enjoy aud d.
vulges what happened when they
met the three men OF their choice,
Box parties for this event will be
given by Mr.. and Mrs. c. T. Kountze,
Mr.. and Mrs. A. l.. Reed, Mr.. and
Mrs. A. c. Smith. Mrs. IT, l.. Kim
ball and Mrs Victor Caldwell, among
others. Large line parties will also
be entertained.
The cast includes:
Lady Csstiejordsh -. .,.., Miss Joy Higgins
Lady Noeiin Beiiurbet. Miss Anna Burke
Lady wiiheim,na Belturbet. ..,.,,,..,@t,a-
......... Mrs, Miriam Patterson Boyec
Lady Thomssin Belturbet. ,,..t...ta.,t
,..,...,,.......... Mrs. Harry Doorly
Sergeant Shutter. !. Miss Arsbella Kimbsli
Lord IAttsrfy .....,,.,,'.,,R ex Morshoase
Lord rwesnways ..;'',., ,'''. :, Robert stout
Rev Roger Mipchin. Ross B. Towie
Youett tbstier) ....,,.. hobart conneil
sitton tsameheepsr), .,r,t.t Paul Cooley
Orts tpoacher ,,....s...s...,... Ray Lowe
Omaha daily bee., 1917-02-18

from any member of the executive
committee, which includes Mrs
Charles S. Elgutter, as chairman !;
Mrs. Nathan Mantel, secretary, and
Mrs. Morrs Levy, treasurer, Other
women serving on the committee are;
Mesdames-- Mesdames-
Simon Meyer, II. UnverzaSt,
Harry A. Wolf Philip Sher.
Frederick Cohn. Cora Wolf.
Victor Rosewater, Arthur Rosenblurn,
Henry Hitler. Fred Hadra-
Sam Frank, Henry Rosenthal.
Harry wiIinsky Louis Sommer,
Jacob Slosburg, jr.. Max Burkenroad. x
r. Kulakofsky, Morris Davis.
p. A. Simon, William Harris.
William Holman,
Misses- Misses-
Hedwig Rosenstock, Erna Hadrs.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-02-18


Miss Lucy X. Dodson Of Wake
field, Kan, and Mr.. Lynn Smith of
Reverton, Ia, were married Wednes-
day by the Rev. T. J. Mackay OF All
SAINTS church. Mrs. Eta Tucker and
Miss Kate Schaefer Of Omaha wit
messed the ceremony.
Tuesday morning at 10 O'Clock at
the Central United Presbyterian
church will take place the marriage
OF Miss Jennie Ida Hislop, daughter
OF Mr.. and Mrs. w. J. Hislop. to Mr..
James Carlisle Kimble, son Of Judge
Sam Kimble of Manhattan, Kan. The
young couple will leave Immediately
after the ceremony for Chinook,
Kan, where they will make their
home.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-02-18

In the upper group shown the of the Players club
that will present 'The Amazon" Standing-Mss Arabell
Kmba Robert Stout George Mcintyre John Raley Ross
Towle Paul Cooley Robert Conne Miss Lillian Fitch drec
Patterson Boyce and Mrs Henry Doorly. In the smaller
group shown of the interesting from the play
the being Miriam Patterson Boyce, Miss Anna Bourke
and Mrs. Henry Doorly.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-02-18
With the Social Clubs.

WIN inc SOCldl NluDS.
The Bluebird Social club met
Thursday evening at the home OF
Miss Mary Barry. The next meeting
will be held the first of March at the
home of Miss Doris Boardman. The
members present were:
Misses-- Misses
Edith Tilton, Edith Bjork.
Frances Ziemann Doris Boardman,
Margaret Barry, Ruth Selheimer,
Pearl Madison, Mary Barry.
Mrs. L. H. Oldfeld entertained at
valentine party Wednesday for the
w. w. club. The table decorations
and place favors were suggestive OF
valentine day. Covers were laid tor:
Mesdames- Mesdames-
J. Jacob Hess, B. F. Dtffenoachet
r. Mariis W. g. Hampton
J. K McCombs. H. r. Shearer,
p. Brubaker. N. Martin,
George swoboda, W. C. Price.
L. II. O'dfield,
Mrs. Watson Townsend entertained
her Neighborhood Bridge club at her
home Thursday. In two weeks the
club will meet with Mrs. McAdams.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-02-18

England arrived Sunday evening and
are guests OF his brother, Harry
Doorly, and Mrs. Doorly. Mr.. John
Doorly is a Christian Science lee
turer and is returning from lecture
four OF the west.
Mrs. r. A. Heller leaves today for
her home in Chicago after an cx-
tended visit with Mrs. Fred Wallace.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-02-18
Benefit for War Relief.

Most promising is the outlook for
the success OF the large card party
for the Jewish war relief fund, which
local Jewish women are sponsoring,
at the Blackstone Wednesday, Feb
ruary 2S. Already twenty beautiful
prizes have been donated and the
ticket sale has assumed great pro-
portions. Tickets may be secured
Omaha daily bee., 1917-02-18
Social Events in Prospect.

The Prettiest Mile club will play
golf Tuesday morning at Clark's in
door goli course, and from there will
60 to the Blackstone for luncheon.
Every two weeks the women Of the
club plan to hold these luncheons I'M
til their new club house is COM
pleted
The Rotary club will entertain al
dinner-dance at the Fontenelie
Tuesday evening. February u, in
celebration of the twelfth anniversary
of the club. Wives, sisters and friends
Of the members will be honor
guests.
Mrs. Roger Homan will entertain
the J. F. W. club at luncheon at the
Blackstone Monday. Covers will be
laid for TWENTY-FIVE.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-02-18

Mr.. and Mrs. A. Dansky announce
the engagement OF their daughter,
Pauline. t. Mr.. Israel Krasne of Oak
land, Neb. The wedding will take
place in the spring.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-02-18
Goods Meet to Sew.

Goods Meet to Sew.
The Utopian society OF the UnNer-
sity OF Omaha was entertained Sat
urday afternoon at the home of Miss
Mamie Killian. Most Of the time
was spent in doing fancy sewing
after which light luncheon was
served. Those present were:
Miss Misses
Mario Cctnar, Mabie Norris.
Lillian Henderson, Jeanette Boyd.
Olga Anderson. Lulu Miller
Lillian Anderson Olga Jorgcnson.
Esther Knapp, Isucile Ely.
Clara Lindiey,
Omaha daily bee., 1917-02-18
Kisor-Morrison Nuptials.

NiSOA -NiOiAo0u NupdAAS'
The marriage of Miss Grace Louise
Morrison, daughter OF Mrs. J. E. Nor
rison. to Mr.. Orville c. Kisor, son of
Mr.. Joseph Kisor of Frankfort, Mo-,
took place Saturday evening at 8
o'clock in the apartment in Drake
Court, where the young people expect
to go to housekeeping Immediately.
The Rev. c. Z. Cobbey Of the First
Christian church performed the cere-
money.
Only the relatives and intimate
friends of the young people were pres
ent. Mrs. E. R. Smith and Miss Mary
Louise Smith of Lincoln came for
the wedding. Pink roses were used
as decorations throughout the rooms.
A wedding supper followed the serv-
ice. The bride wore gown OF Delft
blue taffeta with a corsage bouquet
OF frezia, lilies and yellow roses.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-02-18

ness of her sister, Mrs. Alex Upton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fl. L. Beard lett
Yesterday for an extended eastern and
southern trip. :.
Mr.. w. D. Bancker of Indianapolis
was recently called to Brooklyn by
the death Of his mother.
Mr.. and Mrs. D. c. Bergman moved
from the Hamilton to the Colonial
"Wednesday. 8,
Mrs. Edward Lang has returned
from a sojourn of several months at
her old home in Savannah. Ga.
Miss Cececilia Stasch gave a sur
prise party Thursday evening. tor Mr..
and Mrs. Joseph Sticka and for MISS
Anna SchIegal, WHO'S leaving the city.
The evening was spent in playing
games and dancing.
, Dates for Dancing Party.
/ The lie Mars club pre.Lenten
dance to be given at Keeps dancing
academy Tuesday evening will be
4 patriotic dance. The hall will be
beautifully decorated with American
Gags, The club will give no more
dances until March II. -, -,
The Cinosam Dancing club VIII
give a George Washington dance at
Scottish Rite cathedral THURSDAY
evening. The hall will be decorated
especially for the occasion. Patriotic
songs will be sung, led by selected
choir. George Washington refresh
ments will be served. -, g,
The Friday Night Dancing club VIII
give its usual dancing party this week
Betrothal Announcement. i,
Mr.. and Mrs, Harry Dixon OF North
Platte Saturday announced the en-
gagement of their daughter. Harri'
cite Beecher, to DR.. Frank M. Con,
lin Of this city. The wedding will
take place early in April. -,
The University Mixers club will
give an informal dancing party. al
The Blackstone Tuesday evening
The patrons and patronesses for the
affair will be DR.. and Mrs. A. L. Barr
DR.. and Mrs. E. H. Bruening ane
Prof. and Mrs. J. E. O'Brien.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-02-18
Personal Mention.

Personal Mention.
Mr.. c. c. Belden, who is on his way
home from New York, will spend to-
day in indianapolis and will hear DR..
Frank Loveland preach. DR.. Love
Omaha daily bee., 1917-02-18

Gossip Of Visitors.
Miss Nan Murphy is visiting in
Sioux City for two or three weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarke Colt expect
Mr.. Colts mother to arrive today for
an indefinite stay with them at the
Blackstone.
Mrs. Campbell Fair. who has been
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. A. L. Reed and
Mr.. and sMrs. Z. P. Peck, left We'd
nesday for Fort Dodge, la. to visit
her son, Campbell.
Mrs. William Fitzgerald and little
son. who have been visiting her par
cnts. Mr.. and Mrs, T. c. Byrne, leave
Monday for their home in Troy,
n. Y.
MIR. and Mrs. John w. Doorly Of
Omaha daily bee., 1917-02-18
For Visiting Girls.

Mrs. Clay H. Thomas entertained
at bridge at her home Saturday after
noon in honor OF her weekend guests,
the Misses Florinda and Lenora
Young of Macedonia, Ia Two Lin
coin girls who are the guests of Mrs.
c. L. Lewis, Misses Daphne Sickle
and Josephine Lane. we're also mem
bers of the party The other guests
included:
Mesdames--- Mechanics
Carroll Bslder Anan Raymond,
r H. Davis, Morris Durham,
Chester Wells Benjamin Harrison,
| Paul Wadsworth George Pratt,
Of Council Bluffs, C, l.. Lewis.
W H. Thomas,
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1917-10-30
General Trade Conditions.

Dun's Review says: With the
steadily widening influence of the
war, business encounters many new
problems and obstacles and not all
reports regarding its condition are of
the same tenor. But with the main
trend continuing in the right direc-
ton there are more points Of gain
than of loss in the general situation
and the position of trade and indus
try has noa been measured by the
recent action of the securities mar
kets.
Where the outlook has been made
clearer by the partial or complete re-
moval of doubts about commodity
prices there has come an immediate
strengthening of sentiment and some
revival of activity, and where other
uncertainties have been lessened OF
eliminated progress has been re
sumed with vigor.
Yet of the competitive and excited
bidding which was so conspicuous
feature a year ago there is now {
wholesome absence and it is highly
reassuring that, while many buyers
operate more freely and with great
er confidence, conservation shows NJ
abatement.
Weekly bank clearings, $5,569,740
OOO
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1917-10-30
Camel Not SO Doclle.

The camel is considered a very sub
missive and Unconditional animal. The
Bible tells us that Job had 5000 cam
els and students fancy that he may
have acquired his reputation for pa
thence by associating with his herd.
But the camel is not really patient
His is the docillty that is associated
with sullenness. He lacks the initi-
alive and energy to be malignant, but
he can be mean. When he holds a
grudge against a person he calmly
bides his time and when all is ripe and
ready he carelessly nibbles a mouth
full out of his victims arm. Beneath
his placid exterior there may slumber
an abandoned heart. But ordinarily
the camel has about the same reason
ing powers as a setting hen.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1917-10-30
Trend of Prices Downward.

The downward turn in the high
prices of food commodities announced
by the food administration applies
to; wholesalers and jobbers only.
While scarcely perceptible at this
time, it is freely predicted that by
the first of next January the effects
of the downward trend will be mate
rial. 1t is up to the retailers to keep
in line with any drop in prices, the
food administration says.
Show Duties of Photographers.
The release of experts for work in
the American army is asked of news
papers and newspaper syndicates.
The men are wanted for Photographic
work in laboratories or in motor
lorries close behind the lines of the
air forces.
Red Cross Behind French Lines.
To serve the American troops and
the hundreds of war hospitals now
behind the French firing line, and
to reach the thousands of refugees
the Red Cross commission to France
has established a system of IL large
warehouses throughout France.
Six of the warehouses have beer
located in Paris, which serves as the
center of the system. The others are
located outside the capital, and from
these supplies are distributed by mo
tor trucks and wagons to hospitals
and other institutions.
Approximately $4,000 tons of ma
terials are now being distributed
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1917-10-30
Household Suggestions

Never peel a can Of beans without
plenty of proper precaution. Sneak
up on the can and seize 1t by the hip.
Plunge the weapon into 1t and rip II
open before the can is able to turn
and cash your wrist. A can is harm
less when left alone, but once attacked
it fights viciously.
Never throw away old blotters.
They are very handy for use in trim
ming a hat or after cold bath.
Few people seem to know how to
make use of their old toothpicks-
When tied on a ribbon and given sew
eral coats of white paint they make a
very attractive little object to hang
in bedroom.