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Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1917-01-26
Cool Reason.

II want you TO 7Ne nice to the 1reen'
tonight"
Now. why do YOU insist on that:
You KIN w l have no use for eitner o.
them"
Il tnow. but I've just looked owe.
the & Aests at this par ty. and theGreens
are Che only people here VINO own .
a wln, SO home orsr way.-uetrou
Free T1ess.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1917-01-26
LEASE OF STATE LANDS

Notice is hereby given that on March
10th. 1917. all of the Unbiased State Lands
Potter County will be offered for lease
at public auction between the hours of
10 O'Clock q. M. and S O'Clock p. m. at the
court house in said county.
Dated at Pierre, January 18th, 1917.
N. e. KNIGHT.
Commissioner Of School and Public Lands.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1917-01-26
EXCEPTIONS.

GA soft answer turns away wrath"
"Don't you believe it. My wife
asked me yesterday how / liked her
biscuit and l said they were mush."
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1917-01-26
PERFECTLY so.

"There is one thing it is safe for
a mad dog to bite"
"What is that?:"
"The dust"
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1917-01-26
IN THE ~vERNAcuLAR.

ssThe violin is said to be the aris-
tocrat among musical instruments"
"And what is Che bass DRUM"
"Why, that's the big noise.'"
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1917-01-26
State of Ohio, City of Toledo,

oo0CS " OuiOs OiCy VI OlcOO
Lucas County, IS.
Frank j. Cheney makes oath
that he is senior partner of the
firm of F.. J. Cheney & Co.. doing
business in the City Of Toledo,
County and State afore said, and
that said firm will pay the sum of
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for
each and every case of Catarrh
that cannot be cured by the use Of
HALLS CATARRH CURE.
FRANK j. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and sub.
scribed in my presence, this 9Th
day of December, "A. D. 1886.
AZ. w. GLEASON,
(SeaD Notary. Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken in
~ternally and acts thru the Blood
on the Mucous Surfaces Of the
System. Send for testimonials
free.
r. j. ZEN e 60. Toledo,
Ohio. Sold By all druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills for consti-
patton.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1917-01-26
RAW REMARK.

II made a rare discovery yester'
day at Mr. Jingle's dinner"
"What was it,"
"The Steak was underdone."
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1917-01-26

The conservation of the Rev.
DR.. Burleson, Editorial Secretary
and Editor of the Spirit of Mis-
sions, as missionary bishop OF
South Dakota, took place IN the
Cathedral of ST. John the Divine,
New York City, on December
l4th. The new bishop was born
i'm Minnesota, where his father WAS
a pioneer missionary, and was
educated i'm the west, spending
| part of his time on an Indian res
ervation. He took his theological
course at the General Seminary.
New York. and has since that time
been engaged in work both east
and west. As one who knows the
Indian we'll and who has lived for
a large portion Of his lllc under
western conditions, Bishop Bur
Lesson goes to his work we'll equip
ped for service.
The dr-t gift made to the new
Bishop of South Dakota for the
needs OF his district was$l0, which
was made through the Rev. John
A. Stauntop by the Igorots of the
Philippine Islands for the work
among the Indians of South Da-
kota. How wonderful an example
OF unity in the Faith when the alb
origines of our new possessions
aims to the aborigines of the old. :
Anpao Kin.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1917-01-26

The year of 1915 has surpassed
the splendid production quoted in
the literature put out by this office.
Here are the figures given in the
United States Government report
price value of December LIST. AS
a fact the purchaser has received
,o,oyc when he sold
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1917-01-26
Always New.

But, little girl. love is a subject on
which everything has been said"
Not to me- F~liegende Batter.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1917-01-26

Bushels Yield PEI acre value
Corn 81, 250,O0 O 29.0 s46, 16s, 600
Wheat 63, 7e2, 600 III 81, s35, 600
Flax 1,650.OO0 Ito s,756.o 600
Oats II. 45O.OOO 43.0 20, 2ss, GOO
Rye 1,755,CN 1915 1,534.O00
Potatoes 100000 1850 s,737.GOc
Tame hay 1.22O.O o 80 6.46b coo
Wild hay 4,34o.ooO II. $780, 900 ,
Barley q ,Ooo.ooo 800 l1,o4o,oco
The following items are not Civ
EN- by the Government and figures
arr estimated by the South Dakota
Department of History.
Vegetables and fruits 2.75O.Oo0
Dairy Products 1O,O0.OOOO
Poultry Products 1850, 600
Live stock 51,25O,OOO
Minerals S,2OO,U00
Production of new wealth for year > ooo
The Department of History es-
Inmates our population at present
as 100000, SO new wealth produced
amount for each man, woman and
child i'm the state to S4O0.0 S.
1t may be we'll questioned whe-
| Their any other state anywhere has
ever made such a record as this.
The last assessment of property
in the state was 81, $50, 600, 900
which amount, if divided equally
among our population, would
make 50, 1883 So for each man,
woman and child, orS1O, 666. So for
the average family oftive, through
all the state.
The April call of bank deposits
showed more than S113, O0O, 600 in
the banks. That would give S1SS.
80 for every one of our population
big and little.
In these items likely no state
has ever equaled South Dakota.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1917-01-26
1ots.t $itp pes.

Entered as second class matter at the
Postofice at Forest City, S. D.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1917-01-26

FOR tons Of
LAY q per ton, 2 miles from
|town. HI. j. Eidam.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-08-30

Mrs. J. F. Amman returned to her
home at Foxholm Monday after re
naming here for a week for an oper
alton for the removal Of her tonsils.
Chas. Weed from northeast of
threshed bout 1000 bushels of wheat
from a quarter section, gettins an av
erage of six bushels. His rye averag
ed bushels.
John Redmond paid a fine of $40 and
SIS costs in Judge Lynch's court Friday
as result of having exceeded the
principal streets of the city. +
Guy F. Humphreys and P. J. Nc
Kone will drive to Westby, Mont, to-
morrow to visit with relatives. Mrs
Humphreys, who has been visiting iler
mother, Mrs. P. McKone, ST., will re-
turn with them Monday. {
c. H. Hudson, wife and two sons ar
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-08-30

the Last VIII and Testament of Henry
G. Lewis. late of the city of Alexandria,
in. the County Of Douglas and State Of
thereof in the State Of Minnesota, duly
authenticated, with her petition, praying
for the admission to probate of said doc
ument as the Last viii of said decea sed
and for the issuance to Hattie NJ Lewis
the petitioner, letters testemantary
thereon, and that the said petition and
proofs of said purported Will will be
heard and fully considered by this Court
on Friday, the 5th day of October, A. D.
1917, at ten o'clock in the forenoon of
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-08-30
CITY IN BRIEF

Geo. L. Gould, Glenburn banker, is
in the city on business today.
Mrs. DAZZLE of Drake was the guest
of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. J. c.
Smallwood, several days this week.
Mr. and Mrs. Verne Wells of Lunds
Valley are visiting at the home of Mr..
Wells parents, Mr.. and Mrs. F. j.
Wells, this week. 81 ID.
ALT Stredwick from Logan was in
the city recently with a hundred doz-
en- roasting ears which he sold readily
for 80 cents per dozen.
Adrian Hills and H. A. Kluver of
Burlington were in the city Wednesday
in conference with County Agent Peck
in reference to the feed situation.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-08-30

that day, at the Court Rooms of this
Court in the County Court House, in the
city of Minot, County of Ward, and State
of North Dakota, and
You and each of you are hereby cited
to be and appear before this Court at
sad time and place and answer said re.
why. the prayer of said petition should
not be granted.
BY the Court,
WILLIAM MURRAY, ..
Judge of the County Court
Dated the 25th day of August, A. d.
1917. S-31-3t
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-08-30

CITATION AND NOTICE HEARING
STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA,
COUNTY OF WARD.
In County Court, Before Hon. William
Murray, Judge
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF
HENRY G.. LEWIS, Deceased.
Hattie M. Lewis, Petitioner.
We.
John G. Lewis, Henry H. Lewis and Han
ma S. Lewis, Respondents.
THE STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA,
To the above named respondents and ali
persons interested in the estate of Henry
G. Lewis, Deceased.
You and each of you are hereby noti-
fled that Hattie M. Lewis, the petitioner,
herein has filed In this Court a copy OF
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-07-06

"Gabe, premier insurance rustler
is paying his annual visit to his Athena
friends.
Mrs. M. L. Watts and daughter ver-
nita, are spending the week at Bing-
ham Springs.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ora Shigley left
Athena for Portland, Saturday, where
they will visit friends.
Miss Elsie Walker, who has been i'll
with appendicitis. is recovering under
the care of DR.. Sharp.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. R. Barnes returned
Monday from Bingham Springs, where
they spent several days.
A number of likely looking young
men are beginning to drift into town
in quest Of work in the fields.
Mrs. John Stanton and daughter
Mildred have returned from week s
visit to the home of Arnold Wood.
Mr.. and Mrs. D. Scott Fisher and
Mr.. Jacob Booher and Miss Kathryn
Pierce spent Monday evening in Milton.
Charles Mays was down from his
mountain ranch Wednesday. He says
upland crops are very late, barley in
particular.
Frank Beale is down from Alberta,
and was in Athena Wednesday. He
has 1900 acres Of wheat to harvest
this fall.
Miss Addie Proctor, is down from
jamestown. North Dakota visiting at
the home of her father, Mr.. W.. R.
Proctor.
The Free Methodists are holding a
series Of camp meetings on the Athena
High school grounds. Nightly the
pavilion accommodates large attend
ence.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-07-06
THE MAN WHO FLIES.
He Should Be Young and Robust Both
In Body and Mind.

He Should Be Young and Robust Both
In Body and Mind.
The work Of an aviator demands ro-
bust health Of both body and mind.
From leakage Of petrol spray the pilot
may become dizzy, and the exhaust
gases from the engine-carbon monox-
ide and dioxide-may cause headache,
drowsiness and malaise. The rare6ed
air at great elevations may induce the
symptoms well known In balloonists,
and Wells refers to case Of frostbite
In an alrman who had been exposed to
"a degrees Of frost at an elevation of
$4,000 feet. psychasthenic symptoms
--namely. loss OF self confidence and
the resulting mental worry (aerosthe-
nla)-are not uncommon and prove that
the victim has mistaken bis sphere of
activity.
Flying is undoubtedly the Job Of q
young man under thirty years Of age,
and not every young man Is tempcra-
mentally or physically fitted to carry
II through. Perfect eyeslght IL neces.
sary to insure safe landing, correction
with glasses being not without its
dangers; perfect hearing is essential to
detect the first indications of engine
defect, and free movement of joints of
the lower limbs to control the steering
gear.
Fits and tendency to faint absolutely
deter the aspirant from the mir service.
In one remarkable instance at Ifaslnr
an airman who tainted, with the result
that the aeroplano dlved nose down.
ward 1000 feet into q plowed field, es-
capped with such minor injuries that he
was at first extremely loath to give up
this branch Of the service.-I0ndon
Lancet
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-07-06

A new warehouse is being construct
ed in the rear of the Taylor building
occupied by Del Bros. grocery, recent
ly damaged by fire. The new building
will be constructed with corrugated
iron, and will have the convenience of
q full sized basement.
"a Slight commotion was caused at
fhe Peoples Theatre last evening,
when film caught fire in the operat-
ing room. Part of the audience filed
out to the street. The film was
thrown out If the window by the opera
tor and the show proceede1 as though
! nothing had happened.
Eber Luna was in the city Tuesday
from Joseph. Wallowa county. He
came here to dispose of some city pro-
perty. Mr.. Luna has recently acquir-
ed the controlling interest in the B. &
M. Supply Co. of Joseph, firm for
which he has worked for several years.
Mrs. Luna has entirely regained her
health, Athena friends will be glad to
learn.
VIM. N. Campbell. pioneer of
Umatilla county, of So years residence,
died Monday at St. Anthoney's
Hospital. Pendleton. He hal narrow
escape from being killed by the Indians
in the war of 1878 at which time his
brother, Ernest Campbell and John
Crisp were slain by the Indians on
Camas Prairie. while they were on
their way to notify him that the Indians
were on the war path.
Among Athena people who spent
Sunday at Bingham Springs were Mr..
and Mrs. Ralph Cannon, Misses Laura
and Belle Mcintyre, Greta Mcintyre.
Josephine Clark, Lillian Ware, Adah
DeFreece and Miss Agnes Russell of
North Yakima. and Messrs. George
Winship, VIM. Konesak. Virgil Will
ably, Ralph Hassell, Archie Mcintyre,
Art Chapman, and G. ]. Schriener, of
North Yakima.
The strange plant in the Press sarc,
tum has drawn the attention of many
local floral fanciers during the present
week Botanical classification is much
at variance. Since the plant has
taken on additional foliage, its origin
seems to be more mystifying than ever.
One lady caller demurely remarked
that it resembled "at the top, a weed |
that pull from my yard; but the
lower part of the stem and those shoots
are different!"
The ladies of the Red Cross desire
to thank all who donated so generously |
to their Fourth of July undertaking,
and especially manager johnson of the
Tum-A-Lum Lumber company, fer fur
nishing lumber and erecting the booths.
The proceeds exceeded expectations
and were as follows: Punch, $1,000;
candy, $500; ice cream, $jk.00; |
coffee, sandwiches and cake, $66.Sa;
total. $!lG.24. New members since
last report are Ray Shick, Kathryn |
Pierce, Jacob Booher.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-07-06
Press Paragraphs

D. H. Mansfield was in Pendletor
Monday.
Wanted To rent a piano. Inquire
at the Press office.
Elmer Booher made business visit
to Condor this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse Myrick motored
down to Portland this week.
Jewelry When in need of jewelry
call at Wares Pharmacy.
Born Tc Mr.. and Mrs. George Pi-
per, July il, 1917, daughter.
A. L. Swaggart left Saturday for
Portland with shipment of hogs.
n Poles were set this week for electric
flight service in the North part of the
v city.
The Misses Angie. Ellen, Belle and
Sadie Pambrun are visiting relatives
at La Grande.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robt Raymond are up
from the ranch in Crook county visit
ing relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Cannon will
spend the coming week recreatlng at
Bingham Springs.
Jewelry Repairing Wares Phar-
macy has complete line of jewelry.
Repair work solicited.
Mr.. and Mrs. Samla Ha worth
motored down from Greenacres,
Washington Sunday and spent the week
with relatives in Athena.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-07-06

which would seem to imply that the
some one had been monkeying with the
lnvincibles goose eggs. Mr.. Young
deserves great credit on the medal
which speaks louder than words for the
well merited reputation Of the Irwin
chile Twirlers as Base Ball lists. 1t is
needless to add that the game re ferred
to was 80 to in favor of Weston
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-07-06
% Years Ago.
lTrom the Press OF July 10 1894

j. D. Israel has returne from his
tour of inspection of the Hamilton ano
Rourke elevator system and reports
everything in good condition. Grair
all along the line presents fine ap
pearance The wheat market will pro
badly open at 20 to 88 cents. TIL,
company have 400, sacks in Sar
Francisco, which are expected to arrive
here by the 20 inst. They will b,
worth from 2 I-2 to cents per sack,
and will be sold for cash or wheat al
the warehouses, at market price, i'm
mediately after threshing.
! J. M. Hayes is erecting neat resi-
dence in Roses Addition.
Henry Schmitt and John Gross ac-
companied by their families spent Sun
day at Bingham Springs.
Melvin Johns celebrated his 4th
birthday yesterday evening. A large
number of children were invited.
Geo. W. Hansell and Elmer Reeder
are spending the week rusticating
and fishing on the Umatilla above
Bingham Springs.
Threshing was begun on the reser-
walton the first of the week. Several
crops of barley are being threshed.
A. X. Finley was in town Tuesday
looking for harvest hands. He expects
to start up his machine this week.
Jas. Maloney. J. E. Froome, F. L.
Helfrich and Matt johnson returned
Monday from Starkeyj Prairie where
they went several days ago on hunt
ing and fishing tour. They report
fishing excellent, but large game
scarce.
A team belonging to Sam Purdy
took lively spin around town MOI
day, and succeeded in pretty well de-
molishing the hack to which they were
attached before they were stopped.
Mails from the east arrived last
Tuesday. This is the first eastern mail
received at Athena since the railroads
were tied up by the great strike.
From Scribbler's notes: John c.
Walter who has been over near Walla
Walla for the past month. speculating
in strawberries. returned home recent
ly, with a sack full of twenties.
1t is reported that Charlie Henry a
former resident of this vicinity intends
locating permanently in the Butter
Creek country, and will engage in the
butter business.
The straw on the road on Gerking
Flat caught fire the other day, doing
considerable damage to the road. 1t
is supposed to be case Of spontaneous
combustion, caused by the friction of
match against someone's pants. No
insurance.
Capt. Till Taylor Of the Invincible
Twirlers was presented with beauti-
ful leather medal by his admiring Base
Ball friends, as slight token of ap-
preciati3n Of the efficient manner in
which the Invincibles recently scooped
the Weston Nine. Capt. Taylor be-
lieving In Honor to whom Honor is
DUE" Immediately transferred the
medal to John Foss, matchless curve
pitcher, who 1t conceded deserves
more credit for the result of the con-
test. Mr.. Foss' speciality Is rain bow
curves at which he has few equals.
The medal was designed and construct
ed by W. e. Young esq. which fact
alone would vouch for its artistic
beauty and appropriateness. 1t Is
truly thing Of beauty and a joy for
ever. One side represents Cornu-
copis, or horn Of plenty overflowing
with goose eggs; on the reverse side is
J q monkey as natural as life; all Of
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-07-06
Estrayej.

Two bay, mares, brand Lazy J,
weight $50 and 100, one with colt.
strayed from my place near Hol imam,
Greg. about two weeks ago. Notify
G. A. Fem, Holdman, 0rsg.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-09
Mrs. MARY L. TAYLOR

Mrs. Mary Radcliffe Taylor wife of Isaac
Taylor, Of Norristown and mother Of Mrs
William Barnes Lower. Of Wyuc1to, d ed at
midnight last night AT her home IN Norris
town. after prolonged illness Of a cpmpli-
cation of diseases. sac was sixty-cigrt
years old. Her husband. isaac Taylor, tor
many years has been Identified Tn the
manufacturing interests OF Norristown and
Bridgeport Mrs. Lower the ore surviving
child, is the " f. of the Rev Dr william
Barnes Lower, pastor of the Calvary Pres
byterian Church Of Wyucp'e, moderator Of
the Presbytery Of Philadelphia North and
founder of Calvary Miss on. at LimcliIn
pike and Washington lane Germantown.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-09
SITUATIONS WANTED-MALE

ACCOUNTING, auditing and systematizing;
books opened, closed and kept; terms reason
able. B 10, Ledger Office.
~BoOlikEEPER and accountant, graduate Of ac-
counting, Wharton School; years corp. exp:
BUOI\hEEPER, general office man. experienced
desires position. 343 Ledger Central.
BOOKKEEPER. exp. competent to take charge;
best references. 444 Ledger Central.
BUTLER. valet, English wishes visiting valet
lunches, dinners pressing; wife visiting maid
seamstress. So Led Br,. 2lst and Pine SITS
CHAUFFEUR, white, single total abstainer. s
years experience with highgrade cars. desires
position with private family; good reference;
good wages expected Apply NJ 225, Led. on.
CHAUFFEUR French. 35, married. 10 years
Phila. experiences. Chauffeur 2l23 Banbrldge.
DEFECTIVE. experienced, wishes position. b
IL, Ledger Office.
GARDENER, competent married, wants posi-.
uon; can drive car. e52, Ledger Central
MAN-Conhdential clerk. correspondent sec
retary thoroughly experienced in business de-
tail, desires responsible pos, @ 4i5, Led Cent.
PRINTER, Al, all round. 30. attending mono
type school, desires work after p. m; can
make good in any printing depa rtment d
Cranston, 23l0 De LanceY
SALESMAN aged 25, graduate chemist, desires
to connect with sales department OF Chemical
or drug house: refs, etc. B 3. Ledger Office
YOUNG MAN, Japanese, desires position valet.
butler or cook private family; has good ex.
perience' George, 2O30 Vine st, Locust 21O8 j..
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-09
Obituaries


After an illness extending over q period
Of two years, Miss Jane Erwin Bell a
daughter of the late John Bell, who In 1860
was an unsuccessful candidate for Prrsl-
dent. died yesterday aftcrno IN at the home
of her sister. Mrs. Walter Douglas Comcgys.
at IL Chestnut avenue. Chestnut nm Miss
Bell was seventy-uine years old The two
sisters settled in Chestnut hin and egtab-
lished a private school known as Spring
side" shortly after their father was de.
feated for the presidency. The school was
conducted until about fifteen years ago.
when the two sisters retired They have
cince lived together At the time their
father was "A candidate for President. he
received the electoral votes OF Kentucky.
Tennessee and Virginia. lie lived la SASH
willie and was nominated by the Gpu.tltu-
tional party.