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The St. Joseph observer. [volume] (St. Joseph, Mo.) 1906-1932, 1918-06-08

Notice IL hereby given that Letters
Testamentary, with VIII annexed. up
on the estate Of Benjamin w. Trunk.
deceased, have been granted to the
Undersigned, by the Probate Court Of
Buchanan County Missouri, bearing
date of the l6th day Of May. 1918.
All persons having claims against
said estate are required TO cYhihi,
them to me for allowance, within six
months from date Of said letters, or
they may be precluded from any
benefit of such estate: and II said
claims be not exhibited within one
year from the date Of the publication
Of, this notice. they will be forever
barred.
A true copy. Attest:
AUGUST G.. TRUNK.
CSeaD Executor.
Chas. A. Redfearn. Clerk of Probate
The St. Joseph observer. [volume] (St. Joseph, Mo.) 1906-1932, 1918-06-08
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATORS
NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that Letters
OF Administration. upon the estate OF
William A. Morford, deceased, have
been granted TO the undersigned, by
the Probate Court Of Buchanan Coun-
ty, Missouri, bearing date Of the 22nd
Gay Of October, 1917.
All persons having claims against
said estate are required to exhibit
them to me for allowance, within six
months from date Of said letters, or
they may be precluded from any bene-
1T Of such estate; and IL said claims
be not exhibited within one year from
the date Of the publication Of this
notice. they will be forever barred.
A true copy. Attest:
MARY A. WILLIAMS,
(Seal) Public Administrator
Chas. A. Redfearn. Clerk Of Prohate.
The St. Joseph observer. [volume] (St. Joseph, Mo.) 1906-1932, 1918-06-08
NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT

Notice Is hereby given 10 all cred
itors and others interested IN the es-
tate Of 7, r. Smith, deceased, that /,
o. n. Smith, Administrator Of said
estate, intend 70 make Final Settle
ment thereof at the next term OF the
Probate Court Of Buchanan County.
state Of Missouri, to be held at the
court house In ST. Joseph, Mo. on the
first Monday Of June, 1913.
o. NJ. SMITH,
Administrator,
The St. Joseph observer. [volume] (St. Joseph, Mo.) 1906-1932, 1918-06-08
Political Announcements
FOR CONGRESS-

] hereby announce myself as q can
didate for denomination for member
OF Congress from the Fourth District
of Missouri. subject to the decision of
the Democratic primary. August g.,
1918. CI1ARLIIS r. BOOHER.
William Il. Spratt of st. Joseph, Mo-,
hereby declares himself and announces
that he win be a candidate upon the
Democratfc, trket for the nomination
Of ReprestsitA.ive of the Fourth Dis
triCt in the National Congress at
Washington, y. c, In the state
Primary Election to be hold August
9Th 1919
The St. Joseph observer. [volume] (St. Joseph, Mo.) 1906-1932, 1918-06-08

Ralph f. I.ozier, who ran Congress-
man Rucker a close race in the Sec
ond District in 1916, announces in the
Carrollton Democrat that he will not
be a candidate this year. Mr. Lozier's
retirement from the primary contest
leaves the field to James p. Boyd OF
Monroe county. eX-speaker of the
state house Of representatives, and
Judge Rucker.
The St. Joseph observer. [volume] (St. Joseph, Mo.) 1906-1932, 1918-06-08

When the drummer's trunks have
been cut down so they can't be smash
ed, the railroads viii be able to use
the baggagemen in other lines OF
destructiyeness.
The St. Joseph observer. [volume] (St. Joseph, Mo.) 1906-1932, 1918-06-08
HE DID NOT LEARN ANYTHING

The young pride Of the family
had been to school for the first time
In his short six years.
what did you learn ?" asked his
mother. as mothers always ask on the
afternoon after the morning before.
Little Johnny frowned.
81 have to go back tomorrow"
The St. Joseph observer. [volume] (St. Joseph, Mo.) 1906-1932, 1918-06-08

Walt Veale OF Union Star has been
appointed government bridge inspect
or for the states Of Iowa and Missouri.
The appointment came through Con-
gresham Booher of Savannah and
Senator Cummings OF Iowa. He as
sumed duties May 1st.
The St. Joseph observer. [volume] (St. Joseph, Mo.) 1906-1932, 1918-06-08
THIS IS GERMAN philosophy

"We don't know what we're fight
ing for" complained a Prussian pri-
vate.
whats the difference" rejoined
another. 1--WE wouldn't ever get it,
anyhow"
The St. Joseph observer. [volume] (St. Joseph, Mo.) 1906-1932, 1918-06-08
NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT

Notice is hereby given to all cred
itors and others interested in the es-
tate Of Caroline steps, deceased, that
l. Fred 7. Poolman, Administrator Of
said estate, intend to make Final Set
tlement thereof at the next term Of
the Probate Court OF Buchanan Coun-
ty, state Of Missouri, to be held at thl
court house in st. Joseph, Mo-, on thu
first Monday OF June, 1918.
FRED +. POOLMAN.
Administrator
The St. Joseph observer. [volume] (St. Joseph, Mo.) 1906-1932, 1918-06-08

1t seems when a victory or supposed
victory is scored by the Germans the
Kaiser is given the credit. Disaster
is always placed on the shoulder of
some commanding general. This is
one beauty Of living under a govern
ment Of the military. by the military
and for the military.
The St. Joseph observer. [volume] (St. Joseph, Mo.) 1906-1932, 1918-06-08
NOTICE OF FINAL sETTLElr9NT

Notice is hereby given to all cred
itOrs and others Interested IN the es-
tate OF Bergella Qulgley deceased, No.
1888, that /, the undersigned, executor
OF said estate. intend 10 make Final
Settlement thereof at the next term
Of the Probate Court Of Buchanan
County, Missouri at St. Joseph, Mis-
souri,, on Monday, June 3rd. 1918.
JOSEPH A. QUIGLEY,
Executor OF the Estate Of Bergelia
Quigley, Deceased.
The St. Joseph observer. [volume] (St. Joseph, Mo.) 1906-1932, 1918-06-08

Turkey is impressing Greeks into
the Turkish army. Turkey is an apt
pupil and also an apt teacher of Ger
many.
The St. Joseph observer. [volume] (St. Joseph, Mo.) 1906-1932, 1918-06-08
A HINGLISH JOKE

''Why couldn't Eve ave the measles
old boy?"
Cant say that I know. Why?"
because she 'ad Adam, old fellow"
The St. Joseph observer. [volume] (St. Joseph, Mo.) 1906-1932, 1918-06-08
NOTICE or FINAL SETTLEMENT

Notice is hereby given to all cred
| itors and others interested in the es-
| tate of Parsons q Co, deceased. that
/ I, Pete Parsons, Administrator Of said
estate, intend tO make Final Settle
ment thereof at the next term Of the
Probate Court OF Buchanan County.
State Of Missouri, 70 be held at the
court house in ST. Joseph. Mo-, on the
first Monday of June. 1918.
PETE PARSONS,
Administrator.
The St. Joseph observer. [volume] (St. Joseph, Mo.) 1906-1932, 1918-06-08
NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT

Notice is hereby given 10 all cred
!tors and others Interested in the es-
tate of John ". Ardery, deceased that
J. Kate w. Arlery, EXecutrix of said
estate intend TO make Final Settle
mcnt thereof at the next term of the
Probate Court Of Buchanan County,
state VI Missouri, to be held at the
court house in ~. Joseph, Mo. on the
first Monday Of June, 1918.
\ true copy. Attest:
KATE W. ARDERY,
(SeaD EXecutrix.
4 3. Duncan. Judge.
The St. Joseph observer. [volume] (St. Joseph, Mo.) 1906-1932, 1918-06-08
HE HADN'T MET 1T

Collector (sternly)-Do you not
know anything about this note?
owner gazing at document) Cant
say that / ever met il.
The St. Joseph observer. [volume] (St. Joseph, Mo.) 1906-1932, 1918-06-08

1t is not surprising that some OF
those I. w. w. defendants at Chicago
are not feeling we'll.
The St. Joseph observer. [volume] (St. Joseph, Mo.) 1906-1932, 1918-06-08

We are TO have merchant ship
named General Pershing. Watch II
get somewhere.
The St. Joseph observer. [volume] (St. Joseph, Mo.) 1906-1932, 1918-06-08

Emperor Charles may have use for
a parliament yet He seems to want
ii to veto the bargain he made with
the kaiser.
The St. Joseph observer. [volume] (St. Joseph, Mo.) 1906-1932, 1918-06-08

And now when we fall asleep in the
Pullman we may feel that we are in
the arms OF Uncle Sam.
The St. Joseph observer. [volume] (St. Joseph, Mo.) 1906-1932, 1918-06-08
N~A.r-HrUr

Notice is hereby given that the un-
dcrsignel guardian and curator Of
Jane Boyd, insane, has made a just
and true exhibit Of the account be-
tween himself and his said ward, and
filed the same with the Probate Court
of Buchanan County, Missouri and
that on the lst day of the next June
Term thereof, to be holden at the
Court House in the City of st. Joseph,
on the first Monday Of June, 1915, he
intends to apply to said court for leave
to make a final settlement Of his
guardianship accounts and for his dis
charge as such guardian and curator.
A true copy
tSealJ WILLIAM .. BOYD,
Guardian and Curator Of Jane Boyd.
\. r. Duncan. Judge Of Probate.
The St. Joseph observer. [volume] (St. Joseph, Mo.) 1906-1932, 1918-06-08

A large number OF chorus girls
have consented to having olothless
days.
The St. Joseph observer. [volume] (St. Joseph, Mo.) 1906-1932, 1918-06-08

The postal airplanes can't be de-
rallied, but they can run "off the
track"
The St. Joseph observer. [volume] (St. Joseph, Mo.) 1906-1932, 1918-06-08
NOTICE or FINAL SETTLEMENT

Notice is hereby given to all cred
itors and others Interested i'm the es-
tate of J. w. Dyer, deceased. that l.,
Iilford ID. Dyer, Executor of said es-
tate, intend to make Final settlement
thereof at the next term Of the Pro-
bate Court Of Buchanan County, state
Of Missouri, to be held at the court
house in st. Joseph. Mo-, on the first
Monday Of June. 1918.
TlLFORD ID. DYER
Executor
The St. Joseph observer. [volume] (St. Joseph, Mo.) 1906-1932, 1918-06-08

Mr.. Hughes will go into It with an
unequaled reputation as an investiga-
toS
The St. Joseph observer. [volume] (St. Joseph, Mo.) 1906-1932, 1918-06-08
ron pRos1VrTING ATroRNEY

| hereby announce myself as a can
didate for the nomination for the Of
flee of frosecs,ting attorney of Bu-
chanan County. Missouri. subject to
the decision Of the Democratic prinI-
AIRY, August 6. 1918.
JAMES c. GROWNEY.
The St. Joseph observer. [volume] (St. Joseph, Mo.) 1906-1932, 1918-06-08
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that Letters
Testamentary upon tho estate Of
David Atkinson, deceased, have been
granted 20 tho undersigned, by the
Probate Court Of Buchanan County,
Missouri, bearing date Of the 23rd
day Of May, 1913,
All persons having claims against
said estate are required TO eXhi bit
them TO me for allowence, within six
months from date OF said letters, or
they may be preCluded from any
benefit Of such estate; and II said
claims be not exhibited within one
year from the date Of the publication
Of this notice, they will be forever
barred.
SARAH ]. ATKINSON
MARY f. DOUGHERTY
true copy. Attest:
(Seal)
Chas. A. Redfearn, Clerk OF Probate.
The American aerial pursuit SQUAD
rnF, gaap.uf4 40 have aauo , -.,.A4.r. -
The St. Joseph observer. [volume] (St. Joseph, Mo.) 1906-1932, 1918-06-08

The American aerial pursuit SQUAD
ron seems to have done a rushing bus
iness from the start.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1918-06-29
HUMORS OF RENT COLLECTING
Seeming Proof That Stern Gatherer of
Landlords Tribute May Be
Human, After All.

A Postonian, owning houses in a
neighboring city, received the follow
ing stately letter from the collector of
rents We publish it to show that
collector may be memorable, yet have
a vein of humor In his iron constitu-
ton. The letter was written in Janu-
airy:
"The soil-pipe, water pipes and other
apparatus in the cellar of the old
homestead are in their usual hlbernal
state-frozen stiff; so Lemuel reports
and adds that he offered to contribute
to Bill ton of coal for the furnace to
generate a little warmth and partially
overcome the deadly, gravelile chill of
that subterraneous space and Bill
tells me that Lemuel is a cheerful liar,
and made no such Offer and so | tell
both what the other says, and leave
them to fight 1t out, impressing on
them, however, that the rent must be
forthcoming just the same
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1918-06-29
military POST
THAT Was named
FOR WASHINGTON
Carlisle, Pa, Claims to Have Had
Within Its Limits a Station of I'M
portance That Antedates the Nation
al Capital by Many Years-Made
First Move for American Liberty.

~ ARLISLE, Pa, claims to have
~ had within its limits the first
"a A place (Washingtonburg) in the
United States to be named for
George Washington and to have the
Oldest meeting house west of the Sus-
quehanna, wherein the germ of Ameri-
can liberty was conceived.
Access to hidden records and facts
long buried in state archives is re-
writing history and lately discovered
"Uncompleted Paper" by the late
Christian p. Humrich, Esq, discloses
the fact that on the present site of the
United States Indian school at Car
Isle in personal---very. times was an
establishment of recognized impor-
lance, and of great historical interest,""
known as Washingtonburg.
No record is found in state or coun-
ty of its existence, but research shows
that it was quite an important place
and more than a suburb of Carlisle.
1t was a national and not a state es-
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1918-06-29

Iceland viii Plant More Potatoes.

Iceland will make Il new departure
this year in the matter of using pota-
to flour Representatives of that gov
eminent are sending out propaganda
looking to the general and extensive
planting of potatoes this year. Since
the summer season is so short in Ice
land and other Arctic countries. the
raising Of grain is not possible, but its
climate is adapted to the raising of
potatoes. Plans are being made for
the installation Of potato milling ma
chinery, so that in a measure Iceland
win in the future be a little more in
dependent Of outsiders for its farna-
ceous foods. Shortages of shipping,
with Il consequent curtailment of inn
ports has made it impossible to main
tain Iceland's wheat supplies.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1918-06-29
women SUFFERERS MAY
NEED SWAMP ROOT

Thousands upon thousands of women
have kidney and bladder trouble and
never suspect it.
Women's complaints often prove to be
nothing else but kidney trouble, or the
result of kidney or bladder disease.
If the kidneys are not in a healthy
condition, they may cause the other or.
gans to become diseased.
Pain in the back, headache, floss of am.
bition, nervousness, are often times symp.
toms of kidney trouble.
Don't delay starting treatment. Dr.
Kilmers' Swamp Root, a physicians pre-
scription, obtained at any drug store, may
be just the remedy needed to overcome
such conditions.
Get medium or large size bottle i'm.
mediately from any drug store.
However, if you wish first 10 test this
great preparation send ten cents to Dr.
Kilmer & Co., Binghamton, N. Y, for a
sample bottle, When writing be sure and
mention this paper.-Adv,
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1918-06-29
Saved His Comrade.

A few months ago an American sea-
man who was swimming in tropical
waters was attacked by n school Of
sharks and his leg was bitten Off. The
fins of four other sharks We're visible
nearby and II seemed certain that the
unfortunate sailor would soon be torn
to pieces, when Wallace Odell Prater,
maehinist, dived into the blood
stained water and brought the wound
ed man safely to the ship. In recog-
milton of this rare act of bravery Pra-
ter was awarded Il gold life-saving
medal by the secretary of the treas
ury He lives in Stafford, Kan.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1918-06-29
Making Soap From Table Refuse.

To conserve the fats contained in
the table refuse and dishwater of the
soldiers mess, the British military
authorities installed grease traps, ac-
cording to the Popular Science Month
ly. The fat collected in these traps
averages more than one ounce for
each man daily. The traps consists of
a tin-lined wooden box, divided into
two compartments by a partition
which does not reach the bottom by
about four inches. The dishwater and
the table refuse are poured through n
strainer into the vat. AS the water
cools the fat form crust on top and
is skinned off.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1918-06-29
Principle Mrrt Be Adhered To.

One of the statesmen who fashioned
this government upon its broad lines
that have endured left. us the guiding
price of liberty" and we should hold
fast to that in all our future; that
vigilance which shall make us pre-
pared in peace for possible war, pre-
pared in war for promised peace, and
watchful both in peace and war for
the principles and the policies which
have safeguarded the constitution and
which will save, if anything will save,
our republic till nations are no more
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1918-06-29
Put His Americanis,n First.

"You must remember" said he who
first came to us as Marquis de la Fay
cite when he was asked by what title
he preferred to be addressed when he
was last on these shores, "that | am
an American general"
He had renowned Meanwhile one
of the proudest patents of nobility in
France that he might feel stronger
within him the call of freedom. The
reply is characteristic Of his 9fho'e
outlool, of life.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1918-06-29
The Ultimate sunerlatlve.

In a rural school teacher was en-
deavoring one day to make clear to
her class the degrees of comparison
of adjectives. To make sure she was
understood, the teacher called on each
pupil in turn to give comparatives and
superlatices of adiectiyes, which she
named. One little chap was asked
to name the comparative degree of
sick"
"Worse," said he.
The teacher decided that she could
best show him his error by letting him
go ON, and asked, sweetly, ''well if
worse is the comparative of sick
what would you give as the superla-
tive?"
Dead" was the instant answer
lIarper's Magazine.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1918-06-29

post was the first place In the United
States to be named for Washington
and that its existence antedates by
years Washington, D. G.
When General Washington was in
Carlisle during the whisky rebellion
he, with Alexander Hamilton, wor-
SHIPPED in the "Old Presbyterian Meet.
ing House" on the public square in
Carlisle, and it was in this identical
meeting house, on July II, IVA, q year
before the Mecklenburg declaration, a
public meeting of patriotic citizens
gathered from the town and surround
ing country, condemned the act of the
British parliament and urged vigorous
measures to correct the wrong. Col
John Montgomery was the presiding
officer. James Wilson was present and
was appointed one of the members of
the committee to meet with other com.
mittees to take action. He was later
member of the Continental congress,
signer of the Declaration and a justice
of the Supreme court. Wings history
states, "and when in the Continental
congress he received instructions from
his constituents in Cumberland county
to advocate an entire separation from
the mother country. This was prob
ably the first utterance of that senti.
ment of the country"
Bancroft's Tribute to Wilson.
Bancroft says of Wilson: ''IIe was an
ardent patriot, like many other emf
nent men of that day-not at first
avowedly in favor of severance from
the mother country, but he desired il
when he received definite instruction
from his constituents"
Bellman, writing of the potency of
this meeting held in the "Old Meeting
House, on July 10, 1874, says: 1.-THE
influence, therefore, Of the meeting, OF
of subsequent instructions to which il
gave rise, seems to have determined
the action of Pennsylvania in that
great crisis which men even like John
Dickinson were too tlmid or too cow
ardly to meet"
The vote of James Wilson deter"
mined the vote of Pennsylvania. Had
Pennsylvania failed to accept the reso-
luton we today would be under an
other flas.
Philadelphia may be considered "The
birthplace of American liberty" but
its conception in the "Old Presbyterian
Meeting House," in Carlisle, Cumber-
land county, Pennsylvania, made it
possible TO be born.
The Scotch-Irish part in the Reyolu-
tlonary war and the events preceding
1t is becoming more apparent and inn
portant and the actions taken in the
Presbyterian meeting houses through
out Pennsylvania are vital to historic
recital.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1918-06-29
Bookkeeping in New Zealand.

At the late annual meeting of the
Waikato Beekeepers' association at
Hamilton, an assistant director of the
ment of agriculture stated that there
were 1891 aplaries registered in New
Zealand, representing 50523 colonies
of bees. One beekeeper last year re-
turned 30 tons of honey, which he sold
at $4S7 per ton, while some was sold
as high as $3.50 per ton, thus making
it very prosperous industry.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1918-06-29
KIND TO PRISONERS-GUILTY
viii Be Punished for LACK
of Self-Respect."

Women, even the miraculous Ger
observes a writer in the Literary Di-
gest. The German government has
just discovered to its horror that
Gretchen, In common with all the
daughters of Eve, Is not insensible
10 the charms of well favored man,
and, if given the opportunity, even
she is disposed to f1irt. The Franken-
furter Zeitung Indignantly writes:
Female inhabitants of houses adj
jacent to camps of officer prisoners
of war have repeatedly attempted to
enter into communication with the
imprisoned officers, and even throw
them things. Thanks, however, to the
sharp lookout kept by the authorities
the attempts in each case were frus-
trated. The guilty persons, who be-
long to all classes of society and are
of various ages, were discovered.
"While the police authorities have
hitherto considered sharp reprimands
as sufficient warnings, in the belief
that such unconsidered acts were due
TO a foolish desire for sensation, in
future such conduct will be visited
by very severe legal penalties and
public exposure. These penalties will
furthermore be imposed without dis
elimination on all who may render
themselves guilty of such lack of self
respect"
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1918-06-29
Cuticura for Sore Hands.

Soak hands on retiring in the hot suds
of Cuticura Soap, dry and rub in Gu
ticura Ointment. Remove surplus
Ointment with soft tissue paper. For
free samples address, "Cuticura, Dept.
X, Boston," At druggists and by mail.
Soap %, Ointment 25 and 50.-Adv.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1918-06-29
In1norta,,t 40 Motbara
lnlIlckX Man.

Clerk-Please, sir, can l have a
weeks holiday?
Employer-What's wrong with you
now?
Clerh-I'm going TO get married
Employer-Now, You were away n
week with influenza, and ten days with
a sprained ankle. l declare there's
always something going wrong with
you, Jonos.-Pearson's Weekly.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1918-06-29
Searchliuhts in War.

Searchlights are playing a very i'm
portant part in the present warfare. In
one instance the Germans on the
heights of the Italian front were blind
ed by the rays of many lights while
the Italian engineers were building
bridges below, working in the dark.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1918-06-29
Not Worried.

"Why don't You mix inn"
"Those people," said the aloof one,
"are nobodies."
Maybe so, but when enough nobod-
les get together they manage to have
n pretty good time"
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1918-06-29
Coal Used lndustrially.

DIR. Charles L. Hines Of Dickinson
college writes: ''It was, too, an up-to-
date, or rather, away-ahead-of-date,
establishment, at least in regard to
fuel employed, for anthracite coal from
Wilkesbarre region was foated down
the Susquehanna and hauled in wagons
from Harris Ferry QIarrisburg) to
this point. This was the first use of
such coal, on such a scale, and for In
dustrial purposes" Evidence Of the
large force of workmen employed is
found in meat bill, dated February Z,
1871, for $50 head of beef cattle to
supply the artiflcers and others at
Washingtonburg, at the Continental
works near Carlisle"
The contention is that this military