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The Laclede blade., 1917-01-19
TOWN and COUNTRY
About Local People and Events and
Other Matters Of Interest

from the Gould farm 10 MS nome
in the south part of town.
The new officers of the Modern
Woodman camp will be installed at
the regular meeting next Wednes-
day evening.
Jones Bros. and A. M. Walker
have each filed their ice houses
this week with a good quality of
eight inch ice from the ballast pit.
Hartman's store at Brookfield is
advertising some very attractive
bargains in ready to-wear and
millinery in The BLADE today.
E. Hartley has rented 400 acres
of his big farm northwest of La
to Fred Wingate from near Lin
neus who will move on to it March
/.
On account Of the all day meet
ing at the Methodist church there
will be no meeting of the Royal
Neighbor camp on Friday of this
week.
''The Battle Cry of Peace - one
of the greatest films ever made, at
the Laclede opera house Saturday
night of this week. Admission
25 and so cents.
L. B. Jones is the latest in this
vacinity to recognize the auto
mobile as a necessity in business
and every day life. He purchased
a new Ford touring car this week.
j. A. Elliott, Jacksonville, ILL.,,
and w. N. Elliott, Hawk Point,
Mo-, are among the former citizens.
of the town who have remembered
us with renewal checks the past
week.
In the past three weeks l.. B.
Jones has shipped four cars Of
walnut logs to the Chillicothe
.Gunstock Company and now has
several teams delivering logs to his
yard here.
Mrs. Roy Welsh and her sister,
Miss Lillian Linn entertained eight
girl friends at six o'clock dinner
at the Linn home on West Prairie
street last Friday. Following the
delicious spread rook was in
dulged in.
Ed. j. Baker, one of our ap-
preciated farmer friends from
Charlton county, was in Laclede
on business last Friday and made
his annual visit to this Office, re-
newing his subscription as we'll as
that of his father who now lives in
Spokane, Wash.
The Strollers Quartet, filling the
third number of the lyceum course,
pleased a large audience at the
opera house Wednesday night.
This was the highest priced num-
Der of the course and certsinly
made hit with all lovers of song
and music. The fourth and last
number is Mr.. Chas. 81. Platten-
burg, lecture, February 6.
A very pleasant day was spent
last Sunday at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. j. H. Duckworth on
route three. A bountious dinner
was served at noon, after which
the young folks enjoyed themselves
with music and singing. The fol-
lowing were present, Misses Mil
dred Sensintaffsr, MabIe and
Frances Willard, and Geraldine |
Duckworth, and Harold and Rus
sci Sensintaffar, James Chapman
and Virgil Dnckworth. All de-
parted hoping that they may spend
many more pleasant days at the
The Laclede blade., 1917-01-19
ON LOCAL SUBJECTS
Local Items and Interesting Bits Of
News Of All Sorts

sale at the Delnlnger farm just
north Of town on Tuesday JANUARY
80. The bills are being printed at
this Office today.
The annual meeting 'of the La
clede Electric Light Company will
be held on Friday afternoon of this
week at the directors room of the
Lomax & Standby Bank. Officers
for the ensuing year are to be
elected and other important bust
ness transacted.
There will no doubt be a large
attendance Of farmers at the meet
ing in Linneus next Saturday at
which time definite steps will be
taken to organize a permanent
farm bureau for this county. 1t is
being strongly advocated and men
prominent in the work will be
there.
Last week The BLADE received
an interesting article on the move
ment now on in this county TO
organize farm bureau, but on ac-
cOnnt of an unusual amount of ad-
vertising it was crowded out along
with the church notes, some society
items and much local stuff, and
another half page advertisement
that came in late.
A bunch of Royal Neighbors
surprised Mrs. j. B. Patrick at
her home last Saturday evening
and many were the expressions of
regret at her departure from La
elede. She will be missed not
only by the Royal Neighbors, but
in the Christian church, the Sun
day school, the Reading Circle and
w. G. T. U. in all of which she
was an active and efficient worker.
Word was received a few day
ago by the corresponding secretary
of the Women's Foreign Mission
ary Society that the Christmas box
the auxiliary had shipped to Miss
Elizabeth Wells in India was on
vessel sunk by a submarine near
Malta and lost. Much as its loss
is regretted it is gratifying to know
that the ladies had taken the pre-
caution to have it insured to the
amount of thirty dollars.
The BLADE is still one dollar per
year but must in all cases be paid |
in advance. The paper stops at
or within two weeks
thereafter. While many have re-
newed since January l, there are
still number whose time expired |
at that time have not yet been in. If |
the tag on your paper reads Jan. "
or III" and you have not renew
ed this month please let US hear from
you at once. We do not wants to
drop anyone from the mailing list |
who want to continue with US, but |
on account of the high cost of |
paper we must have the dollar in
advance.
AS will be noticed from his ad-
in The BLADE today |
and from bills printed at this office,
J. G.. ,Clinefelter will hold an
auction sale of Is head of Jersey
cattle and 20 head of registered |
Duroc Jersey hogs at his farm
three miles sonth of Laclede on
Friday, January 26, the sale to
begin at 10 o'clock. All who at
tend this sale will have a chance to
get a registered Duroc gilt free.
It will be given to the one guess
ing nearest her weight. Register
your guess on arriving at the sale.
Lunch will be served by the Ladies
Aid Society Of the FOrker church.
The Laclede blade., 1917-01-19
PARAGRAPHS
Brief Mention Of Those Who COme
and Go During the Week


Harry Markham of Brookfeld
made short visit among friends
here Tuesday.
See the big ten reel show and
hear the concert orchestra at opera
house Saturday night.
W. E. Myers of Chillicothe. and
W. J. Myers of Ottumwa, Iowa,
visited Thursday with MIR. and
Mrs. S. P; Myers.
Earl Randall came over from
Hannibal and spent the first of
the week with his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. W. E. Randall.
G. E. Tracy was in ChiIIicothe
last Tuesday afternoon attending
convention of owners of inde-
pendent telephone exchanges.
Mr.. and Mrs. Delbert Ailor from
southwest of MeadviIle were in La
clede taking advantage of the
clearing sale last Monday.
The party who borrowed the
big corner brace from Caywood &
Baum's electric shop some time
ago will please return it at once.
Mr.. and Mrs. A, P. Higgins and
the latters sister, Miss Meachem,
left Wednesday noon to spend a
week among relatives at Galesburg,
Ill.
Karl Ross who has been critically
ill from pneumonia for the past
two weeks, is improving and is
thought to be on the road to re-
covery.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Weatherly
arrived Wednesday night from
Two Dot, Mont, being called here
by the serious illness of the
formers mother, Mrs. J. S.
Weatherly.
Earl BagweIl was over from his
home southeast of Meadville on
business last Monday, made this
office a visit and renewed for an
other year.
Mrs. Lawson Harter and little
son of Council Bluffs, came last
Saturday for a visit with relatives
and friends. guests of Mr. Mrs.
A. j. Harter.
Moan Cotter went to Kansas
City last Sunday morning to meet
his sister, Mrs. Fred Alexander
and two children on their return
from visiting relatives at Vista.
The many friends of Mrs. J. S.
Weatherly will regret to learn that
she has been i'll and confined to her
bed every since she returned home
from visit with her son Clyde in
North Dakota three weeks ago.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. W. Felt and
little son Marion of NeZperce.
Idaho, spent Tuesday forenoon
with friends here, Mrs. Felt and
son going to Linneus for a visit
while Curry went to Chicago to
buy goods for his big mercantile
establishment at Nezperce. Their
many friends here were glad to see
them and to know they were enjoy
ing good health and prospecting.
j. 81. Skulley, formerly of La
clede, who has been employed in
barber shop at Powhattan,
Kansas, for the past two years,
was united in marriage with Miss
Eta Thornton, a popular young
lady of that town, on Monday
evening January l. After a we'd
ding dinner the bridal couple went
to their home which had already
been furnished. Buds" many
Laclede friends extend eOnRratula-
tiOns and best wishes.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-07-28

examining and booking the prison
er. Olmstead went ont TO the pump
and managed TO squeeze another
half pint out of the storage tank
with which to take the officer. who
had made the arrest. back 10 his
beat
What time are YOU coming back
VIII we make it tonight ." asked the
reporter.
Cant. Haven't the gas" was the
reply
"I'n furnish the gas" said the re-
porter, generously. ct wasn't his
money anyway
NO. guess we won't 20 tonight
Got other things To take care Of"
What the other things were could
not be learned. IL is a known fact
that officer Olmstead is sometimes
sent out 10 shoot stray dogs. and
such. and perhaps il was a duty OF
this nature that required his atten-
ton.
p $ Nearly two hours later Of
icer Olmstead was seen operating
his motorcycle. presumably still
uSinz that last half pint of Gas.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-07-28
EXPORTS COUNCIL
HAS FOOD PLAN
America First, Allies Second
and Then NeutraIS to be
Considered by Board.

WASHINGTGON. July 2S.-A plan
for ratoning the northern European
countries was put before Pres't vii
son today by the exports council.
A general policy Of supplying
America first the allies second and
the neutrals last was announced by
the president in his proclamation
putting the export control into op-
Grafton. but no specific policy has
been adopted. At present no licenses
are issued for shipment of goods to
the northern neutrals. A large
number of Scandinavian ships, load
ed with foodstuffs are awaiting per
mission TO sail.
The American government has no
intention Of attempting 10 stop all
neutral trade with Germany. but
will put an end TO reshipment of
American goods into enemy terri
tory. 1t also will stop shipment
from America of supplies intended
TO replace goods which go 10 Ger
many This applies 20 cattle feeds
Gradually the export control will
take the place Of the British system
of letters Of assurance. Now, how
ever. this government lacks infor-
nation concerning cOnsignees in
neutral countries. Great Britain, by
declining assurances for cargoes 10
consignees under suspicion. is able
TO keep many shipments. which
might be granted export Licenses
from reaching the enemy.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-07-28

Beg your pardon. motorists, Our
mistake The News-Times Friday
informed YOU that arrests would be-
gin last night for violations of the
state law in regard 10 dimming au-
tomobile headlights. basing this in
formation ON the statement Of
Motorcycle officer Bert Olmstead.
who agreed 10 take reporter from
the paper with him as "a witness.
However. when the hour set ar
rived. the reporter was on hand. but
Olmstead wasn't. He arrived a few
minutes later with the explanation
that ne didn't have enough gasoline.
and that the proposed campaign
against the bright headlight nui-
sance would have 10 be called of
The News-Times man. was not 10
be disappointed. He returned 10 the
office. drew expense money 20 fur
nish gasoline 20 the city and return
ed 10 the station Olmstead had
been sent out 20 investigate call.
and Il was nine O'Clock when ne re-
turned
After l. or 20 minutes suan. ~
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-07-28
SETTLE ARGUMENT AND
DUCK SC0UTMASTER:
BOYS OFF FOR COREY

Unless you have a knack for ac-
curacy, don't start an argument at
the Y. NJ. G. A., for you are liable
10 be given a free bath. Yesterday
the secretary and the master Of the
boy scouts got into an argument
over a bill The secretary averred
the association owed certain
typewriter firm 81. while the scout
master denied the existence of the
bill To settle the argument the
scouts themselves suggested that the
matter be looked up and the loser
TO be ducked in the swimming tank.
clothes and ALL The two contestants
agreed Result: Mr.. Scout-master re-
ceived an immersion
The Y. NJ. @. 4. scouts held their
regular weekly meeting last night
in the association building and paid
their fees for the privilege Of going
TO Camp Eberhart Aug g. The
scouts are planning 70 give a four
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-07-28
SHOW INTEREST IN
PLAYGROUND MEET

The second half of the oliver
Fairgrounds field and track meet
was held Friday afternoon. The idea
of the meet was 10 stimulate an in
terest in the Oncoming meets among
the various playground organiza-
tions OF the city
Summarizes
JunioTs-(b under five feet)-
22O yard dash-First. Buntman:
second. J. Nyikos: third. A. Wyrem-
blewski Time-32 % seconds. Run
ming high jump-First, Frederick
and Buntman. third, Dabrowski.
Height-four feet. six inches. In
termediate - tboys under five
feet four)-44O yard run-First.
Gish; second. Buntman: third, L.
Wyremblewski Time-65 10 sec
onds. Running high jump-First
b. BUczkowski; second. L. Nemeth
third, w. Jagla. Height feet,
inches Running broad jump-First
BuczkOwski: second, Jagla; third
Cooper. Distance, Is feet. 10 inches
Men-44O yard run-First, NJ
BuczkOwski. second. Aranowski:
third. Cherry. Time-63 So seconds
Running high jump-First Gish
and Aranowski; third, Podelwitz
and Vidak. Height feet. RUNNING
broad jump-First. Aranowski: sec
ond. Podelwitz; third, Gish Dis
lance Is feet, inches
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-07-28
14O CANDIDATES
ARE EXAMINED
U. S. Army Officers Pass
Strenuous Day Selecting
Men for Reserve Camp.

One hundred and forty candidates
for the second officers reserve train
ing camp, TO be opened Aug. p at
Fort Benjamin Harrison. Indianapo-
lis. underwent the examinations con-
Quoted by Capt. John L. jenkins and
Capt. 6. v. Fiske of the United
States army Friday at the Oliver no
tel.
The tests were continued to-
day, beginning at O'Clock this
morning and lasting until p. m.
The number of men who passed Fri
days ordeal will be given out by
Capt. Jenkins when the work is
completed this evening
More than 200 applicants for com
missions will receive the final tests
at the hands OF the officers in
charge. Capt. Jenkins stated that
he believed that so percent of the
men examined would be able to pass
the physical examinations but only
10 percent would be elected, and
the men chosen would le the cream
of this district"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-07-28
SELECTING SITE FOR
GUARD CAMP; GET
ONE LONE RECRUIT

An expedition i'm search OF a favor
able camp site for the armory COM
pauies was begun today by Capt
KimbaU and Capt. Rogers. I'm all
probability il will be south Of town.
near the golf course. The companies
including company +. the machine
gun and supply companies. viii oc-
cupv the ground from Aug. 3 until
they are called 20 Hattesburs.
Miss. which will be about Aug. 90.
one lone recruit for company r
was enlisted AT the armory yester-
dav. He was Walter Buskenski OF
this city.
The regular company r drill was
dispensed with last night and in
stead a short lecture on military
courtesy was given 10 the men by
capt. Diehl.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-07-28
CHAUTAUQUA To
RETURN IN 1878
Committee Assures PROGRAM
as CreatOre Closes Engage
ment With Concert.

Last performances Of the chau-
tauqua was presented Friday when
Signor Giuseppe Creatore appeared
in person and directed his world
famed band in a delightful con-
cert.
The evening program was opened
with one Of Creatore's many com
positions. The Redpath March. d"
The William Tell overture, with
its difficult accelerandO. was the next
presentation. IL was followed by the
intermeZzo from "CaValleria' and a
selection from Verdi's Eel Trova
tore with its stirring anvil chorus
The beautiful Wedding Chorus
from Act III. Of Wagner's "Lohen-
grin" was the first number of the
was followed by EspinOsa's Spanish
dance and a selection from Car
men" other numbers rendered by
the band were the French "Nlarsel-
laise." the Royal Italian March,
God Save the King and The Star
Spangled Banner.
Miss Ethel Harrington, soprano
soloist, pleased with rendition OF
Nerdi's ARIA La Traviata.'
Assure 1918 Performance.
During the intermission Mr.. Les
ter Weatherwax, superintendent of
the chautauqua. expressed his APP
probation Of the many courtesies eX-
tended TO the members Of the or
ganization during their stay in this
city.
w. O. Davies appeared in behalf
of the 100 business men who have
agreed to back the 1918 chautauqua
and urged the audience TO support
next years production as they have
that Of the past week. The COM
mittee in charge of the ticket sale
for the 1918 chautauqua contains
the following men: Dan Pyle, J. 3.
Campbell, Guy Staples, A. F. Mar
tin. Edward Hagey. ID. l.. Guilfoyle
and Tecumseh Kilgore.
The Creatore famous band ap-
peared in a delightful and well rem
dered program at the chautauqua
this afternoon.
The program was given under
the direction Of Frank Del Guidence
and contained a march by Creatore
entitled Columbus: the overture
from Rossinis Barber of Seville;
intermezzo by Creatore. - Dream;
selections from THE Bohemian
Girl: Strauss waltz. Blue Dan
ube": Barcarolle from Love Tales
of Holman; and a selection from
The Blue Paradise"
Miss Ethel Harrington. soprano
soloist, rendered several pleasing Sc
lections the most effective of which
was Arditi's waltz song. "Se Saran
Rose"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-07-28
HAPPENINGS IN AND ABOUT TOWN
Seeks DUN Life; Proves
Contentious of Police
That Water is ShdZZow

They've got him booked as de
mented. because he tried 10 drown
himself in the river after he had
been warned that the water was
less than eight inches deep.-so
shallow that the police boat coula
not float He failed 20 heed the no.
tice that one should wait until such
time as the gates AZ the dam are
open. and as a result when ne jump
ed in it was but a matter Of wading
out 20 recover him
The he" referred 70 is James j..
Burns Of Niles. Mich. SO years old.
who, after leaving a note 20 his wife
and giving her actions as the cause
for his dependency. jumped into
the river off the Michigan ST. bridge
shortly after o'clock last night.
The note. Burns left I'm his hat.
which he dropped on the walk be-
side the rail. calling 10 two bystand-
ers TO give this 20 my friends i'm
Niles. Then ne leaped over the rail
The cold dark waters" didn't
close above hi- head" for the rea-
sons above given.
The two bystanders. George Lip
pert, 1918 " Lawrence ST.. and
Samuel Williams, 519 r. Corby ST..
lost no time in running down TO the
bank. Forest p. Robinson 626 y.
Michigan ST.. another witness. wad-
ed out and succeeded in hauling the
would-be suicide ashore In doing
so. he didn't get his knees wet,
either
Burns was taken 70 the police sta
ton, where "A large pool Of water
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-07-28
BERRlEN COUNTY WOMEN
PROTEST PICKETING IN
PROGRESS AT CAPITAL
News Times Special Service


BENTON HARBOR, Mich. July
2S.-At a meeting held here Tues
Gay, Berrien county suffragists de
nounced the ill-timed acts which
have annoyed Pres't Wilson by
'picketing" the White house. The
local suffragists are patriotic, sensi-
bic and brave. Led by Mrs e. A.
Blakeslee of ST Joseph, the women
resolved as follows:
That we, the members of the
Berrien County Equal Suffrage as
ISOLATION, auxiliary to the state and
national equal suffrage associations,
do hereby protest against the con
tinued and untimely picketing of
the White house by the members
Of the women's party, whose mill
tant methods are entirely at var
lance with those Of the National
Equal Suffrage association"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-07-28
EMMA IN NEW YORK
TO FIGHT SENTENCE

NEW YORK. July %. ~ Emma
Goldman, anarchist, sentenced TO
prison with Alexander Berkman for
obstructing operation of the select
i've draft law and later granted an
appeal by Justice Brandeis of the
United States supreme court, ar
rived here Friday night from prison
at Jefferson City, Mo.
Miss Goldman was permitted to
confer with her attorney, her niece
and Berkman regarding bail, after
which she was locked up in the
Tombs prison She complained she
was held incommunicado in an iso-
lated wing OF the Jefferson City
prison the two weeks she was in the
institution
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-07-28
SUNDAYS TABERNACLE
TO BE DANCE PAVILION

International News Service:
NEW YORK, July 2S.-Oh. Billy
Sunday if YOU only knew. The old
devil you kicked out Of New York
is executing a big comeback. using
some of your stuff.
The Billy Sunday tabernacle at
One hundred and sixty eighth St
and Broadway is being turned into
a palace where they'll dance the
ruinous fox trot and the heIlish one
step The lumber is being hauled
away 10 the grounds of the Bronx
international exposition for that use
Don't say you saw It in the
newspaper Say NewS-TimeS.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-07-28
WIFE OF JUDGE BINGHAM
DIES OF HEART DISEASE

LOUISVILLE, Ky. July 2S-Mrs.
Robert Worth Bingham, formerly
Mrs. Henry NJ Flagler. died at her
home late today after an illness Of
two weeks. Death resulted from an
acute heart disturbance
Mrs. Bingham was married to
Judge r. w. Bingham of Louisville.
a member of a widely known Ken
lucky family, last November.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-07-28

formed in front Of the sergeants
desk. The note ne had written was
kept as evidence by the police. II
read as follows
To all my friends i'm Niles. I
didn't intend 20 do what ] am
doing now / found my wife
where she should not be. Some
folks will say / am crazy. but
am not When / left Niles I
was going TO make what she lost
for me- When I saw her where
she was. / made up my mind /
was going 10 do away with my
self, so I am soing to jump into
the st. Joseph river Goodbye
Carrie. J. J. p. Carrie. if /
hadn't seen you yesterday /
wouldn't do what ] am doing
now. because know / am go
ing TO HI. where you will be
some day Jim"
The Niles police say Mrs Burns
has been separated from her hus
band for some time She is now liv
ing in South Bend
In speaking of the affair. Detec
tive Diver agreed with the article
which appeared i'm this paper Wed
nesday. 10 the effect that the Souti
Bend police department needed q
pair Of rubber boots more than Z
smaller police boat. incidentally
the matter of the dam gates beins
closed was confirmed.
Next time. perhaps, Burns viii
believe us when we say that IN,
majestic ST. Joe" is only a creek
less than knee deep,
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-07-28
FIRE DAMAGES SHIP

NEW YORK. July 2S-Fire of
unknown origin damaged the steam
er Susanna TO the extent Of $50
GOO as she lay a. her pier in Brook
Ign Friday afternoon.
The steamer is owned by the Fur
ness Whitney company
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-07-28
CATHOLICS HAVE NEARLY
$4,000 FOR BIG FUND

The catholic war fund has gown TO
more than $4,000, with several of
the parishes yet TO be heard from.
The campaign closes Sunday The
ruanas gers of the campaign express
themselves as pleased with the
showing already made in this coun-
". They expect to receive many
more subscriptions Saturday and
Sunday.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-07-28

act play at Camp Eberhart lodge.
They have been rehearsing their
roles for four weeks, and last night
were satisfied that they were ready
for public presentation. Forty-siX
Of the boys will leave for camp on
special Michigan Central train.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-07-28
L. c. 7. M. PLANS PICNIC
To Mcci at Springbrook Park Aug.
"A for Big Day.

At the regular meeting Friday
night. South Bend review. No. 4.
=. O. T. NJ. made plans FOR their
annual picnic at Springbrook park
Tuesday, Aug Il All are asked to
bring well-hlled baskets and partake
of family dinner together Coffee
and ice cream Will be served free
and n program with contests and
prizes will be furnished