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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-19

Haines Falls" he said. HE wants to
know if you know where Miss Ashton
is. Isn't she from Haines Falls?"
I'll see him." Jean went down the
winding staircase quickly, and met
the tall, anxious-faced youngster walt
ing there. NJ,
Il got a letter from Bab-from Miss
Ashton-last night he said brokenly.
1--WE were engaged, you know, and
she broke it, but she wrote me she
was on the last lap, and she dldn [
care what happened she was SO nun
cry and sick. So I came at once to
take her home. 1 wondered II you
fix it so we could be married first"
Half an hour later Jean left the two
together in the darkened room Bah,
her eyes bright with fever, but con-
scious and holding fast to the big
boys hand. Hartley sat in the studio
on the window seat waiting for her
She went to him, her eyes rather tired
now that the nerve strain was over
I'm going to let him take her
home as soon as she can travel The
doctor says all she needs is love and
care and rest. You don't know how
guilty | feel, Wade, to have let her
into such state. 1 thought of course
you were looking after her if you were
in love with her"
Who said / was ?'
You did. over in the square
II said was in love"
We'll 20
Jean" he said softly, despairingly,
Jean, can't you see anything; can't
you understand anything at all -
The nurse stepped to the door Tor
something but after one glance re-
treated noiselessly. There is such a
thing as professional discretion
copyright, 1917, by the Mcclure
Newspaper Syndicate-h
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-19
Is YEARS AGO IN Topeka
From the columns of
THE TOPEKA STATE JOURNAL

Charles E. Lagerstrom will entertain the
Ninth street tennis club at high five We'd
nesday evening. February "a, at his home,
GIG jackson street.
The first literary of the present high
schol lyceum was held last night. Wilkie
Clock, president, and Miss Lutte johnson,
secretary. presided. Miss Celeste NeIlis
and Floyd Mcdonald opened the meeting
with piano duet. Ray Pond recited
Catalina Defied." James Chumos gave
two selections followed by an instrumental
solo by Miss Winnie Vanderpool. The fol-
lowing officers were then elected: Presi-
dent. Harvey Shull; vice president, Law
renee Chamberlain; secretary. Nellie Hen
dirk; treasurer. Carl Nellis; sergeant 1T
arms. James Doncyson; critic, John Mason.
Charley Scott ought to represent Allen
county in the next legislature.
S. Z. Wood of Strong City. a nephew of
the late Col. Sam Wood, won first place
in the prize debate at Washburn college
last night The affirmative was represent
ed by f. NJ. Hawley. T. p. Strong and
Aaron Breck: the negative by +. G. Dren-
ming, S. B. Wood and n. o. Bartholomew.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-19
The Ecstatic Editor.

A fellow dropped into the office
the other day and ordered The Herald
and we were pleased. Said it was a
good paper, and we were glad. Said
1t was more than worth the money to
any man of intelligence, and We were
tckled. Said it was the mainstay of
the town, and we were super-tick1ed.
Said it was the greatest town builder
and developer in the whole commu-
nifty, and we danced with joy. Paid
year in advance, and We slid gently
to the floor in blissful unconscious
ness. Nature had reached its limit
Sand Lake, Mich, Herald
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-19
L0CALMENFloN

A conference of the New Thought
Alliance. led by DR.. Julia Seton, will
be held next Thursday, Friday and
Saturday The art of living will be
discussed Free healings ait noon
meetings. A cordial welcome to ALL
Adv.
The Loyal Order of Moose will give
their fifth annual ball at Kirkpatrick
hall Tuesday, February 20. Saunders
union orchestra Tickets, so cents
Adv.
Manhattan Cleaners. Phone 1863.
ADV.
1917 wall paper. Jones Paint Co.
Advertisement.
Big pre-Lenten ball, with special
music, tomorrow (Tuesday} night.
Kellam hall. Admission 35c.-Adv.
Prize masquerade ball, February %
(Washington's birthday. Kellam
hall.-Adv.
Wall paper at lower prices. ]. K.
Jones Paint Co.-Advertisement-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-19

was referred to the commissioner of
streets and public improvements.
A protest against the paving of
Euclid avenue from Kansas avenue to
Monroe street, was not granted as it
was signed by less than half the prop
erty owners interested. An ordinance
appropriating s10,954.65 to handle
the monthly payroll of the city was
passed as was an ordinance appropri-
ating S2,215.36 to take care of inter-
est coupons due March 1.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-19
FAVOR STATE MANAGER
State Senate Committee Brings in Fa-
vorable Report on House Measure.

The Martin state manager bill,
originating in the state house of rep
resentatives. was recommended for
passage by the senate federal and
state affairs committee in report to
the upper house late this afternoon.
This bill has been passed by the
house and will appear before the COM
mittee of the whole of the senate
some time next week. 1t must be
passed by the senate before it is ready
for the governors signature.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-19
1oDANSAMUSEMENTS

IRIs-The first installment of the
most expensive and talked about
movie serial yet-Mrs, Castle in
.'Patria'' Also Carlyle Blackwell
in "A Square Deal
ORPHEUM - Wilfred Lucas in
Jim Bludso.'' dramatfzation of
John Hays famous poem. Also a
comedy.
and first episode of Pearl OF the
Army"
COZY-Ella Hall in the "Bugles of
Algiers," and comedy.
For details, prices. etc. see adver-
tisements on another page of the
State Journal
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-19
700 MILLION POUNDS
100000 More Applicants for War
Loan Than Needed

London. Feb. 19.-The new money
subscribed to the new British war
loan is at least 700,000,0o0 pounds
exclusive of contributions from the
banks. Andrew Bonar Law, chancel-
Tor of the exchequer, stated in the
house of commons today
Mr.. Bonar Law said the number
of applications received for the war
loan on the last day was so large that
100000 or 100000 were not dealt with
and the result would not be known
until next week
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-19
INQUEST OVER WOMAN
Wealthy Cattleman Still in Jail
Charged With Wife Murder

Larned, Kan, Feb. 19.-The cornoers in
quest into the death of Mrs. John II. Bois-
sean. wife of n wealthy cattle man. was
commenced here today with the introduc-
ton of testimony relative to the finding
of the body Saturday and the marks upon
it. 1t was adjourned at noon until tomor-
row because of the funeral of Mrs. Boisseau
today -,
John H. Boisseau. the husband, was still
in Jail today, while attempting to obtain
bond for $4,000. He was imprisoned yes
terday on the charge of having murdered
Mrs Boissedu.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-19

The plan of a Missouri jury which
found a murderer insane at this time
of the killing, but sane at the time OF
the trial. and returned a verdict of ac-
quitta1 is calculated to remove all
chances of complications.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-19

That "a prophet is not without
honor except in his own country
again has been verified. A Missouri
newspaper, the suggestions of which
are almost invariably rejected by the
voters in the city of its publication, is
able to come to the Kansas legislature
and put over a city manager law.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-19

The city man is being advised to
cultivate a garden this year as means
of reducing the high cost of living.
But of what use is it to plant vege-
table seeds in country where it never
rains and where there is no irrigation
system?
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-19

The prohibition of the sale of sub
stitutes for beer, which have appeared
on the market, is all right on general
principles. but why allow Jamaica
ginger to escape? 1t is one of the
best known and most certain jag pro-
ducers offered for sale.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-19
NEW EXPORT RECORD
January Total 100 Million in Excess of
Former Figure.

Washington. Feb. 10.--Exceeding by
nearly one hundred million dollars the
previous high monthly record, total Ameri-
can exports in January amounted to S613-
Al ,O20 according to a statement issued
today by the department OF commerce.
Higher prices rather than increased
volume is responsible, the report said
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-19

In addition to the bone-dry law the
Atchison Globe suggests that the leg
islature may be responsible for several
bonehead laws.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-19

1t is proposed to vote an appropria-
alton to prevent contagious diseases
among the bees. Does this mean that
all the honey makers must be vacci-
mated?
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-19
ROUT CUBAN REBELS
Govt Forces Occupy Town and Cap
t,ir, 400 Prisoners.

Havana, Feb 19-The town of Jatibonico
in Camaguey province was occupied yes
terday by government forces. The number
of prisoners captured Saturday at Sancti
was 400.
Some fifty political prisoners have been
transferred to Cabanas and about fifty
were set free yesterday. The government
is considering a proclamation of amnesty
to apply to certain restricted classes.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-19

Ohio and North Dakota now have
Joined Illinois in granting women the
right to vote for president. 1t should
not be difficult for these states to go
the remainder of the way.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-19

The Democrats, altho in the mi
pority in the legislature, may do some
good for the state. They are credited
with defeating the constitutional
amendment resolution.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-19
new ELECTION PLAN
Bill in House Allowing Second Class
Cities to Fix Dates.

The house today passed a bill per-
hitting officials in cities of the sec
ond class to fix the hours for voting
on election days in their cities. The
bill was introduced by Clason of
Wyandotte. The bill awaits the gov
errors signature and will be effec-
tive in the spring elections if signed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-19

1.-THE dispatches indicate that there is
car shortage in Germany compared
with which the one in this country is
scarcely worth mentioning.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-19

Maybe it is permissible to wonder
whether the neutral nations are lining
up against Germany fast enough to
suit the purposes of the kaiser.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-19

Governmental arbitration of peace,
as proposed by the paper manufacture
ers will appeal strongly to the public.
But there should be some way to bring
it about without a grand jury investi-
CATION.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-19

Probably Turkey and Bulgaria. a;
well as Austria, will put their subma-
rine fleets in the new war game.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-19

Anyway, we will no longer be get
ting reports every few days that the
Deutschland has been sighted some
where off the American coast.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-19

AS soon as Francis ]. Heney was
placed in command of the opposing
forces. the newsprint manufacturers
began to seek cover.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-19

SALLIE STARNES JACKSON, died
February II at her home, 1232 Lane The
funeral will be held Tuesday. Burial in
Mt Ormoud- cemetery.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-19

The country is informed daily that
the president is about to so before
congress and ask for permission to
break the German blockade. Who is
holding Mr.. Wilson?
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-19
DEATHS AND FUNERALS

SARAH BURCH. Died February IS al
her home, 1916 Monroe The body VIII be
shipped to Coffeyville, Kan.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-19

A local physician says the people of
this country are becoming weak
kneed. Does he refer to our course
toward Mexico and Germany?
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-19

We wish to thank our friends and
neighbors for their kindness during
the illness and death of our beloved
wife. daughter and sister
MIR AND MRS J. H HIGGINS
MR.. AND MRS. l. s. CROUCH.
MR.. AND MRS. +. B. GERHART.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-19

s. ROY FRY Age twenty -four, died in
Kansas City. Mo-, February Il. The fu-
neral will be held tomorrow at 80. Burial
in Rochester cemetery.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-19
Card of Thanks.

We wish to thank our friends and
neighbors who so kindly assisted us
during the illness and death of our
wife and mother. Also for the beau
tiful floral offerings.
JOHN WALRAFEN AND FAMILY
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-19

CLOSING prices for the leading stocks on
The New York Stock Exchange as re-
ported by Empire Commission Co, 3O1
New England Bldg)
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-19
central west.

ond shell from the submarine came at
us. Neither shot was accurate.
,JuhiIee Over Victory.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-19

MRS. c. H. RHODES, an old North To
peka resident, died at the home of her
son, DIR. c. C. Rhodes in Kansas City, No
She was a sister of the late l.. A Ryder
noon at 30 at the Conwell chapel. Bur
noon al , 80 at the Cromwell chapel Bur
ial in Rochester cemetery.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-19

JOHN F. SWITZER. The funeral will
be held Tuesday at 2:30- The body will
lie in state at the residence, SOB Topeka
avenue from IL o'clock to l. Burial in Mt.
Hone cemetery
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-19

Lawn Rakes at Forbes'.-Adv-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-19

Iron Pumps at Forbes.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-19
New York. Feb. 10.

Lawn Fencing at Forbes'-Adv-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-19

Charley Scott ought to represent Allen
county in the next legislature.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-03-07
(First publication Feb. 21-1t.l :

(First publication1Fe Feb. 21-4t.)
Citation for Hearina on Petition for
Administrator.
Estate Of Lillian A. Shalgren. Decd
ent g
In the Matter of the Estate of Lila.
A. Shelgren, Deceased.
State Of Minnesota, County Of Kan
dtyohf, In Probate Court. =
The State Of Minnesota to all Dor
sons interested in the granting of ad-
mindstration Of the estate of said de-
cedent: The petition Of Ella l. Shell
gren having been filed in this court.
representing that Lillian A. Shalgren,
then q resident Of the County Of Kan
diyoht State Of Minnesota, died IN
testate on the 22nd day of May, 1918:
and praying that letters Of admins
tration Of her estate be granted to Al
got Westerdahl, and the court havine
fixed the time and place for hearing
said petition: THEREF'ORB YOU,
AND EACH OF YOU, are hereby Cit
ed and required to show cause, II any
you have, before this court at the Pro-
bate Court Rooms in the Court House.
in the City of Willmar in the County
OF Kandiyohi, State of Minnesota, on
the 18th day Of March, 1917, at two
o'clock p. -, why said petition should
not be granted.
Witness, The Judge of said Court.
and the Seal Of said Court. this 18th
day OF February, 1917.
COURT SEAL)
IDA A. SANDERSON.
Clerk OF Probate Court.
ELIAS RACINE.
Attorney for Petitioner.
729 Plymouth Bldg,
Minneapolis, MINI.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-03-07

(First publication Mar. 7.-4t:)
CITATION for t4earinn on Petition ia
Sell Land.
Estate of Reuben Halldin and Elmer
Halldin, Minors.
State Of Minnesota, County of Kandi.
yohi, In Probate Court:
In the Matter Of the Estate of ,Reub.
en- Halldin and Elmer Halldin, Mi.
nOrs.
The State of Minnesota to all per.
sons interested in the selling of Ger.
tain lands belonging to- said Minors.
The petition Of Mary Halldin, as rep.
resentative Of the above named Min.
ors, being duly fled in this court, re.
presenting that it is necessary and
for the best interests of said estate
and Of all interested therein that GER
tain lands Of said minors described
therein be sold and praying that a
license be to her granted to sell the
same:
Now Therefore, you, and each of
you, are hereby cited and required to
show cause, If any you have, before
this court, at the Probate Court
Rooms in the Court House in the City
OF Willmar, County of Kandiyohi.
State of Minnesota, on the End day
OF April, 1917, at o'clock p. M, why
the prayer of said petition should not
be granted.
Witness the Judge of said Court,
and the seal of said court. this 3rd
day of March, 1917.
COURT SEAL)
IDA A. SANDERSON.
Clerk of Probate Court.
CHARLES JOHNSON,
Attorney for Petitioner,
Willmar, MINI.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-03-07
(First publication Feb. 224t)

(Ftrst publication Feb. 2S4t.)
Citation for Hearing on Petition for
Determination Of Descent Of Land.
Estate of Theodore Thompson. Deced-
ent.
state OF Minnesota, County of Kaudf-
yohi, In Probate Court:
In the Matter of the Estate of Theo-
dore Thompson, Decedent:
The State Of Minnesota to all Der
sons Interested in the determination
OF the descent of the real estate of said
decedent: The petition of Carl O..
Thompson having been fled in this
court, representing that said decedent
died more than five years prior to the
filing thereof, leaving certain real
estate in said petition described. and
that no will of decedent has been
proved nor administration of his es-
tate granted in this state, and praying
that the descent of said read estate be
determined by this court;
Therefore You, and Each of You.
are hereby cited and required to show
cause, it any you have, before this
court at the Probate Court Room in
the Court House in the City of Will
mar, in the County of Kandiyohi.
State of Minnesota, on the Goth day of
March, 1917, at o'clock p. M, WHY
said petition should not be granted.
Witness the Judge of said court. and
the seal thereof. this Oath day Of Feb
ruary, 1917.
COURT SEAL)
T. o. GILBERT,
Probate Judge,
GEO: H. BITTERNESS,
Attorney for Petitioner.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-03-07
(Ftrst publication Feb. 14-4t).
Citation for Hoax1ne On Reaanaon IA
New London, Mimi.

(F1rst publication Feb. 14-4t).
Citation for Xeaxdn9 On 1ota11on for
Admdn1Dtxaaaon.
Estate of Annette Nelson, Decedent.
State of Minnesota, County Of Kandi-
yohi. In Probate Court.
In the Matter of the Estate Of Annet-
tie Nelson, Decedent.
The State Of Minnesota, to all Der
sons interested In tho granting Of adj
mintstration Of tho estate Of said deced-
emit: The petition Of Andrew o. Nelson
having been filed in this Court, repre-
senting that. Annette Nelson, then .
resident Of tho County of Kandiyoht,
state Of Minnesota, died intestats on
the 18th day Of April, 1915. and praying
that letters of administration OF her
estate be granted to Andrew o. Nelson
and the Court, having fixed the time and
place for hearing said petition: THERE
FORE. YOU AND EACH OF YOU, arc
hereby cited and required to show
cause. II any you have, before this
Court at the Probate Court Rooms I'm
the Court House, in the City Of VIII
mar, in the County of Kandiyom. State
OF Minnesota, on the 18th day OF March,
1917. at o'clock p. m., why said peti-
ton should not be granted.
Witness, tho Judge Of said Cours.
and this seal Of said Court this 18Th
day Of February. 1917.
COURT SEAL)
IDA A. HENDERSON.
O9k OF Prooato CeuRa.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-03-07
(First publication Feb. 14-4t.)
Estate for 1eax11g On 1a1sa Aa.an,
and Tor 0aahsahRAaon

(First publication Feb. 14-4t)
Estate for 1oaziag On 1a.aa Aa.ene
and Tor Dasex1b1aAoa.
Estate Of Ole Gilbertson, Dooedent
State Of Minnesota, County Of Kandi-
yohi, In Probate Court,
In tho Matter Of the Estnte Of Ola CIT.
bertson, Decedent
The State Of Minnesota to All Per-
sons Interested In the Above Entitled
matter: whereas, A. e. Rice has fled
In: this court his final account Of the
Administration Of the estate Of the
above named decedent, together with his
petition praying for the adjustment and
allowance Of said final account and for
distribution Of tho residue Of said estate
to tho persons thereunto entitled: RI IS
ORDERED. that said petition be heard.
ana that all persons interested In said
matter be and appear before this court
ON the 18th day Of March, 1917, 1t TIVE
O'clock p. m, at the Probate Court
Rooms In the Court House at Wfllma1.
In said County, and then and there, or
a. soon thereafter ~ said matter con-
be heard, show cause. If any they have.
Why said petition should not b grant
Cd: ana that this citation bo served bv
the publication thereof IN The Wlllma1
Tribune according TO law.
Witness the Honorable Z. q. 0dnarf
Jud9o OF said court. and the 0ool 0f sa1d
censt. th1s 18th day of HoaeuaRY. lo17-
COURT 03A1l 49,
ma - aAlGDnRsoN.
- e F1ee1ssG
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-03-07
(First publication Feb. 28-4t)
Order Limiting Time to- File Claims
Within Three Months, and for

(First publication Feb. 284t)
Order Limiting Time to File ciaIms
Within Three Months, and for
Hearing Thereon.
Estate of Else johnson, Decedent.
State of Minnesota. County OF Kandf.
yohi, In Probate Court.
In the Matter OF the Estate OF Else
johnson. Decedant.
Letters of Administration this dav
having been granted to Hans A. John
son and 1t appearing by the affidavit
OF said representative that there are
no debts of said decedent;
1t is Ordered, That the time within
which all creditors of the above nam
ed decedent may present claims
against her estate in this Court, be.
and the same hereby is, limited to
three months from and after the date
hereof; and that Monday, the 4th day
OF June, 1917, at 2 o'clock p. m. in the
Probate Court Rooms at the Court
House at Wdlmar in said County, be.
and the same hereby is, fixed and ap-
pointed as the time and place for
hearing upon and the examination. ad-
justment and allowance of such claims
as shall be presented within the time
aforesaid.
Let notice hereof be given by the
publication of this order in The WILL
mar Tribune as provided by law.
Dated Feb. 23rd, 1917.
IDA A. SANDERSON,
Clerk of Probate Court.
L. E. COVELL
Attorney,
New London, MINI.