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The Holt County sentinel. (Oregon, Mo.) 1883-1980, 1919-06-13
MAY, 1919. Weather.

The weather for the month of May,
1919, was remarkably uniform, but the
temperature for the month was slight
ly below the normal. The mean for
the month Is so, and the normal is So
The last four days Of the month were
the warmest, the average of these be.
ing SO. During most of the month the
nights were cool and heavy coverlids
were especially comfortable.
The month began with an unusually
heavy rain storm Of May 2-3 and "a
when 4.35 inches Of rain fell, and
flooded portions of the Nodaway and
Missouri bottoms. Davis Creek wa.
out Of its banks, flooding the lower
portion of Mound City, and put tn,
Bigclow-Mound City road out Of com
mission. Some hail and much light
ming were features Of this storm. Sim.
liar conditions caused by rains pre-.
vailed May 1919, 1916 and June an,
July, 1915.
The normal rainfall for May Is sos
inches. This year we had 5.gl inches
Thus far during 1919 We have ha,
l4.i0 inches of rain, while the norma
for these five months is l4.ii inches
so We had practically normal amour
of moisture for these five months.
The extremes for the month Of May
1919, were:
The Holt County sentinel. (Oregon, Mo.) 1883-1980, 1919-06-13
A RETURNED SOLDIER VETS.
kurtz.Stadler.


On June 4th, 1919, at 800 o'clock
in the afternoon, at the large modern
home of the brides parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Stadler, living in the
Mayflower neighborhood, Mr.. Roy NJ.
Kurtz came to claim the hand Of the
girl whom he left behind when he
went "Over There" Miss Emma Ada
Stadler. A large company of the rel
atives of the contracting parties,
members Of the immediate families
uncles, aunts and cousins were pres
ent to witness the marriage ceremony.
The home was tastefully decorated for
the occasion with roses and flags, and
also the large front porch where the
ceremony took place. At the appoint
ed hour and while Mrs. George Gel
win presided at the piano and deity
played the wedding march the bride
and groom, preceded by their attend
ants, MIR. Lewis kurtz, brother Of the
groom, as best man, and Miss Carrie
Stadlcr, sister of the bride, as brides
maid, marched out the west door Of
the house to the porch and took posi-
ton at the south end Of the porch IN
front Of large American flag and
here Rev. 7. ID. Roberts took their
vows OF marriage and pronounced
them husband and wife. MIR. kurt2
wore his soldier uniform and looked
every inch fine type Of "Unclc
Sans boys" The bride was drcssc'
in white md looked rs peaceful and
happy as though she had no fears
that war would have any further
The Holt County sentinel. (Oregon, Mo.) 1883-1980, 1919-06-13

claims on her soldier lover. After
c, organizations were extended 60 the
happy couple all were invited TO the
dining room where dainty refresh
mcnts were served.
Many beautiful and useful presents
smoke Of the high esteem in which
the young people were held by their
many friends. Mr.. kurtz Is the eldest
son " Mr.. and Mrs. William kurtz,
and grew to manhood in the Wood
willie community. Miss Stadlcr was
brought up in the Mayflowcr district
and both are well and favorably
known and have known each other
for years, so they were in no sense
strangers 10 each other. The occa.
sion was n joyful one for Mr.. and Mrs
Stadlcr, in that II brought under
the family roof all their ten children
and the grandchildren.
The Holt County sentinel. (Oregon, Mo.) 1883-1980, 1919-06-13
FOR SALE.

30 acres, one mile south OF Forcs,
City, 4 room house, 8 horse barn. hay
shed, corn crib, two cistcrns, all fcnc.
ed hog-tight into three fields, all in
cultivation, twenty acres of alfalfa
Price for short time, $4,000.
o. acres, two miles OF Forest CITY
10 acres Of timber, balance in cultiva.
ton, 10 acres alfalfa, two houses, two
barns. plenty of water. well fenced
close to school: price Sl0,5O0.
Both Of these farms are upland
farms and good soil, and are cheap
good terms. Have several other farms
for sale and some for trade.
j. ". FlrZMAuRICE.
Forest City, Mo.
The Holt County sentinel. (Oregon, Mo.) 1883-1980, 1919-06-13
JURY FREED HEIkES
OF MURDER CHARGE

From Ulawatha, Kansas, Worldly
"Not Guilty" was the verdict re-
turned by the ipry in the Brown coun-
ty district court Thursday night at
1918 o'clock in the case against John
Hcikcs, charged with murder in the
first degree. The Jury dclibcratcd
about 3 hours. Court room gossip fa-
vorcd acouittal after the state and
defense rested, and after the argu-
mcnts were made there was little
doubt in the minds Of court room Wis
itors as to the outcome. The trial did
brought out in murder cases. John
llcikcs held the gun that Killed e. {.
Bcelcr. The defense made no denial
of this fact. The killing was the re-
suit Of n drunken orgy and Hcikcs
made a plea of unavoidable accident
while exercising the right of self de-
Tense. This made an impression upon
the minds of the Jurors and when the
first ballot was taken 4 stood for ac-
uuittal and 4 for conviction. Sew
eral more ballots were taken. Claude
Hanson was foreman Of the Jury.
John Heikes was brought into the
court room from the Jail and the YER
dict was read. The defendant show
ed his Joy Of being freed of murder
charge and shook hands with each jur-
or. His father and mother, Mr.. and
Mrs. Albert Heikcs, had gone to bed
at the Hiawatha House and were in
formed of the verdict, They, too,
were supremely happy when John
came to their room free man. Ever
since that terrible affair happened"
said Mrs. Helkes, al have laid awake
every night until 300 or 300 o'clock
in the morning, worrying about it, and
lust could not make myself believe
that John was guilty. We have raised
four children and this IL the first time
one has ever been in trouble" John,
who is 30 years old, was given n
"clcan bill" by neighbors in the vi
cinity of Falls City who testified that
he had always borne a good reputa-
ton. County Attorney w. +. Means
and his assistant in the case, w. T.
Archer, made strong arguments to
the Jury for the conviction of Heikes
who made the claim that Columbus
Beeler was deliberately murdered. C
IL. bort, Jean Gains law partner il
The Holt County sentinel. (Oregon, Mo.) 1883-1980, 1919-06-13
lie Smiles.

Recorder Simpson was all smiles
Monday Of this week, when he closed
his big books for the day, for he had
been called upon 10 issue three mar
rage licenses during the day, June ..
They were issued TO the following
parties:
John T. odcll and Maudc +. Law
renee, OF Craig.
Russell Carr. Hamburg. Iowa, and
Martha r. Profit, Of Oregon.
Raymond prathcr, Of oregon, and
LcOna kunkel. Of Oregon.
The Holt County sentinel. (Oregon, Mo.) 1883-1980, 1919-06-13
Another Oregon BOY Heard From.

Under date of May %. Harlan VI
Roberts writes from Honolulu to his
parents, Rev T. u. Roberts and wife
that as the matter now stands he and
wife are booked TO move TO Lihuc
Hawaii. for next years work. III.
Kauai, Hawaii, for ncNt years work
His wife is appointed 10 the kaua
High School, and he Is to have the
principalship Of the Lihuc grade school
Lihuc is the county seat Of kaua
county, and has the largest school on
The Holt County sentinel. (Oregon, Mo.) 1883-1980, 1919-06-13

Moan maximum, q; mean MINI
mum, 40; mean, 60.
Rainfall for May, Sol. Greatest in
twenty.four hours, 800 on the I'd.
Decoration day, maximum, So; min
imum, 63.
The Holt County sentinel. (Oregon, Mo.) 1883-1980, 1919-06-13

that island, u room school, Tho
transfer is promotion both in po-
sition and salary. IL seems a little
singular that both Guy and Harlan
should be transferred to other work
the same year. Harlan has been IN
the Islands since 1905.
The Holt County sentinel. (Oregon, Mo.) 1883-1980, 1919-06-13

MOOD WORKSHOPS" with heavy
brown duck uppcrs, tire tread soles,
pneumatic heels. Built like an auto
lire, and "brutc for wear" You can
find them at G.. W. KINGS.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-27
PatrOIman s RESIGNATION
FOllO7CS Alleged Joy Ride

Once upon a time the city owned
q car
Ostensibly this automobile was
used by the police department for
police business.
One day this city-owned and city
manipulated car got out Of killer.
The condition Of the automobile was
kept dark secret for weeks and
weeks. but Tuesday il filtered out
just as they say liquor sometimes
filters out OF a municipality operated
bull-pen The reports concerning the
way the automobile got cut OF Kilter
are said 10 be these
II was not on duty the day IL met
with its mishap. That is TO say, it
was not on official duty.
OF course the mishap took place a
long time ago, but still there are
said 10 be very few persons who
really know that a mishap took
place.
The latest verified reports are.
The city automobile was out on a
10y ride on the Fourth of July last.
and # ran into a buggy driven by a
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-27
WAR VETERANS
ORGANIZE POST
Plan to Circulate Petition Re-
queSting Bonus of Six
Months Pay.

Rumors ahoat that posts of the
World War Veterans organization
are being organized throughout the
country solely for the purpose of en-
COuraging re-enlistment in the army.
navy and marine corps and that {.
r. Seastrum. the national organizer
is on "a recruiting tour, were vehe-
mently denied Tuesday evening fol-
lowing an Organization meeting
held i'm the Chamber of Commerce
assembly rooms.
Ii was asserted at Tuesdays meet
ing that the chief purpose Of having
branches OF this organization in the
state is To lend assistance 20 dis
charged mep in the service in pro-
curing due back pay. family allot-
ments. medical attention and general
protection from interruptions agents.
Elect Post Commander.
II. NJ. Harper. discharged soldier
was elected Post Commander OF the
first organized post in St. Joseph
county with Charles p. Wattles as
adjutant and c. II. Steffee as the
quartermaster. Following the in
stallatlon of officers announcement
was made that petition will be filed
with Gov James 2. Goodrich, re-
questing a bonus of six months pay.
An application will be made in 4
short time 10 the headquarters OF
the organization seeking a charter
for the local post
Plan Mass Meeting.
Wednesday evening a mass meet
ing is TO held at Magyar hall. 31j
5. Chaplin ST. for the purpose giving
former soldiers. sailors and marines
living in the western section an OPP
portunity 10 organize a post similar
TO one installed into office Tuesday
evening.
National organizer. e. r. Seastrum
predicted that with the formation of
the second post on Wednesday even
ing. the mem bership of the two
branches will he the largest in north
ern Indiana
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-27
MAY OFFER HOME RULE
WITH COUNTY OPTION
TO IRISH DISTURBERS

DUBLIN. Aug. %. - Appearance
in various London papers Of the an
nouncement that Premier Lloy Il
George IS considering an offer 70
ireland OF dominion homo rule with
county option has created much dis
cussicn IN political circles IN Dub
I'm.
Sir Horace Plunkett's new do
minion league, while willing TO ar
range special terms for Ulster with
i'm an Irish dominion. is verey strong
ly opposed TO any arrangement by
which any art OF Ireland would be
altogether outside the new Irish par
iiament, and Sir Horace believes any
such plan would be CnwOrkable
Ulster unionists On the other hard
are violently opposed 10 county OPP
ton or indeed 20 any option. The
furtherest they have gone is 20 agree
20 the total exclusion from an Irish
parliament Of the six northeastern
counties without the preliminary OF
a plebiscite.
Many Sim rFeiners declare that
II county option were extended 70
ali Ireland a plebiscite taken on
home rule. many OF the counties
would adhere TO the demand for a
republic or nothing and vote against
IT
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-27
COMPLETE PLANS
FOR CONVENTION
indiana Association of Park
Departments to Meet Here
Two Days.

Final preparation for the fourth
annual convention Of the Indiana as
ISOLATION OF park departments which
is to be held in this city Aug. 81
and Sept. / was made at a special
meeting OF the members Of the local
park board Tuesday night Accord
.uE 20 local members Of the board.
the program that has been outlined
- the most attractive the association
has ever worked out
Delegates from all the leading
cities Of Indiana have sent notifca-
ron 70 the local board that they
are planning 10 attend the entire ses-
sion Some OF the principal cities
including indianapolis. TT Wayne
Terre Haute, Gary and Evansville
are planning on sending the mem
beers OF their park board. the super
tntendents OF parks. foresters. city
engineers. city attorneys, as we'll as
mayors and city comptrollers
To Exchange Ideas.
According TO Richard Elbel. state
president OF the association and
president OF the local board. the pur-
pose OF the annual conventions OF
this association is 10 fraternize for ex-
change of ideas and for cooperation
in passing laws on subjects pertain
ing 20 city parks and also for gain
ing greater results generally in park
improvements.
Mr. Elbei also said that Indiana
was the first state in the union 10
have such an organization and that
speakers at the American AssOcia-
tion of Park superintendent which
Is now in convention at Boston. and
speakers at a recent Chicago meet
ing. referred to the Hoosier associa-
ton as a most admirable one and
recommended that other states form
such an organization.
The park board wishes il under
stood that the coming convention is
not TO be a private one and that the
general public is invited and urged
To attend the sessions.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-27
GrOCe1cS and Butchers to
Picnic At Indian Lake

Approximately 100 automobiles
will carry members Of the Grocers
and Butchers association OF South
Bend on their 23rd annual picnic
TO Indian Lake. Mich. this morning.
Besides the retail grocers and but
cheers. their clerks and families, a
large mum Der Of local citizens who
make the annual picnic will attend.
Henry Frepan. president of the as
ISOLATION has requested all mem bers
and persons expecting 70 attend the
picnic TO meet in front of the Cham
Der of Commerce building before o
O'Clock
The automobiles Will be formed
into a line and the start will be
made shortly after nine with Mr..
Frepan arriving the pilot and path
finding car. According TO plans the
picnickers will arrive at the lake
shortly before noon. and arrange
ments will at once be made for the
staging of the picnic Extra tables
and benches have been provided by
the officials Of the lake for the CON
venience of the local people
Immediately following the picnic
the program Of the days events VIII
be started. d. Baer. secretary of the
association and chairman Of the en-
tertainment committee has outlined
a program that promises amusement
for both ladies, gentlemen and chill
dren. Prominent features Of this
program VIII be the boat and swim
ming races which usually prove in
teresting to all attendants Prizes
will be awarded in these races and
according 70 rumOrs the competition
for these prizes viii be keen.
Prizes are also TO be awarded to
the members to turn in the largest
and best string of fish. A number
OF the members of the association
who have heretofore boosted Of their
ability as fishermen will have a
chance to cop some of the fishing
prizes.
The program for the day will be
completed with the staging of the
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-27

farmer who had just come 10 town.
The driver OF the city machine IS
said 10 have been a poor mariner.
for ne is said TO have deserted the
ship. as IL were
II is all said TO have happened in
the south part Of he city and resi-
dents OF that part o. town, seeing the
accident are said 10 have called po-
lice headquarters. thinking that this
was the proper place 10 make a
complaint or give notice OF unusual
occurrences.
The report has it that these resi-
dents were right this time. for the
police patrol Is said 10 have arrived
on the scene shortly afterward 10
find the city car somewhat OF a
wreck. one OF the wheels having
been torn off and a fender badly
smashed
At any rate Patrolman Nandusen
has rendered his resignation 10 the
board Of safety and the board has
accepted the resignation. Napdusen
was the driver Of the car at the time
of the accident
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-27

With your fingers, You can lift Off
tween the toes. and the hard skin
-caIluses from bottom OF feet.
4 tiny bottle of "Freezone" costs
little at any drug store: apply a few
drops upon the corn or callus. In
stantly il stops hurting. then short
~ YOU lift that bothersome corn or
callus right off, root and all. with
out one bit OF pain or soreness.
Truly, No humbug, -Advt
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-27
INCREASE ESTIMATE.

The Donovan road was ordered
readvertised with an increase in es-
innate OF over $4,000 by the county
commissioner. The former esti-
mate or s. .Oo0 failed TO bring any
bida
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-27
DEGREES BIBLES USED
IN AMERICAN MOVIES

PARIS. Aug. 27.-French anti
cIericals appear 10 be taking alarm
at The frequent appearance OF BIZ
hles and pastors in American NOV
ing pictures. NJ. AulHrd. the his
torian. in an article decrying the far
west films. says enough has been
seen OF the sentimental bandits. and
appeals 10 Americans 10 keep them
for themselves along with their pas
tors and their Bibles He ADDS thai
rhey give "A false idea OF the Amer
team people
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-27
A. E. +. SaIUage
officer Mute
WhenArraigned

DETROIT. Aug. 27.-Maj. Les
lie Waterbury formerly salvage Of
hcer in the American eXpeditionary
forces and indicted by federal
grand jury here on the charge OF
completely in an alleged conspiracy
TO defraud the government in the
sale of $4,000. 600 worth of ord
nance supplies. was aTraigned in
federal court Tuesday and stood
mute. Judge Futile ordered a plea
OF not guilty entered.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-27
MARY STEINER FILES
SUIT FOR DIVORCE

Suit for divorce was sled Tues
day by Mary Steiner against Mike
Steiner in which she claims the de-
PENDANT had treated her cruelty and
inhuman.
Mrs Steiner asks the court 10 or
der the defendant 10 pay her a rea-
sOnable amount to prosecute her
case and support herself during that
time. Affidavit of the plaintiff states
she vyas struck and beaten several
times since their marriage, Feb. Il,
until the time they separated. Aug.
rs.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-27
EOARD OF PUBLIC
WORKS LET'S CONTRACTS

Edgewater drive and Arch av. will
be opened TO Harper court, II resolu-
tons adopted by the board Of works
Tuesday morning pass favorably at
the next meeting.
River av. will be closed with the
opening Of the two new highways to
Arch av. and Harper CT.
The contract for the trunk sewer
on Diamond av. was awarded Tues
DAY morning to /. II. Webster. a
South Bend contractor. The contract
price was S27,S9O.
The assessment roll was filed for
water connections on Olive St from
Lincoln way w. to Sample st
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-27

being involved in shooting trays
The search for arms is still being
carried on by the Upper Suesiau
authorities with much success
though many difficulties are en-
countered in securing the woods for
hiding places and searching hostile
Polish quarters.
According TO today's reports some
artillery FIRE has been directed
against the Silesian railroads and
bridges. which are under strong
guard
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-27
MUST PAY SIG WEEKLY
PENDING DIVORCE SUIT

Howard T Holloway must pay
S16 weekly TO his wife, Anna Hollo-
way. pending the action Of her suit
fer divorce. This decision was made
10y Judge Montgomery in superior
court Tuesday.
Aag. 3 was ordered as the day on
which the first payment was TO be-
come due He must also pay $40 for
attorneys fees.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-27
JANIT0RS OF COUNTY
BUILDING GET INCREASE

Increase in salary varying from s.
TO S25 per month was given the jan
itors Of the court house by the com
miSsioners
The increases were Jake Urban
ski from S95 to S11O. Louis GauIt
from SIS 70 500. August Bailey from
$50 10 500, Frank Niezgodzki from
1920 TO S125, Dan Snyder from $50
10 $50, Ben Burnside from $50 70
$50, Sadie Burnside from S55 10 SEQ.
and Anna SNYDER from $55 TO Sos.
The increase will start Sept 1
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-27
POLISH PEOPLE FLEE
OVER THEIR BORDER

KASKOWITZ, Silesia Monday
Aug. 25.-The Polish mining popu-
lation Of Upper Silesia continues TO
fee over the Polish border 20 avoid
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-27

Superior court Tuesday ordered
Harlan Bryant TO pay 81 weekly to
fees. the latter payable within 80
days
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-27

dance in the evening at the lake re-
sort dance hall. Special music
has been provided for this occasion.
Following the dance the return trip
will be made TO this city
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1919-06-13
The Pleasures Of Travel.

"Wa-al-p'tu--no," said the ancient
Arkansawyer, 81 hain't never did much
Of what you'd call travelling. was 81
years old last grass; born and raised
right here In Shagbark township, md
hain't been outside Of the county but
once. That was when was about 80
years old. went over to Torpidville,
and they just nacher'ly took and start
ed to lynch me the minute I got to
town, for something or nuther. never
did find out what. ,One foot was al
ready In the mir and the other barely
touching the ground when some Teller
came running and hollered that they
were making n mistske-I wasn't ,the
guilty party a-tall. AS soon as they
turned me bose lit out for home as
the crow flies, and hain't. donei no
travelling to speak Of since. I always
figgered that on the next occasion the
Teller that knowed 1t was mistake
might not get there In time to DOME
any good."-Judge.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1919-06-13
CHILDREN JOIN GARDEN CLUE
Twenty-seven Girls Living In Masonic
Homo at Montgomery, Ala, Form
Organization. 4

prepared by the United States Departi
ment Of Agriculture)
To be the ,possess0r Of tenth-acr9
plot full Of thrifty vegetables has be-
come the ambition Of thousands Of
children In the South In recent years,
and the food supply Of the country has
been appreciably increased by their eff;
forts.
Children who live In institutions. as
well as those who live at home, now
are to have the pleasure and profit I'd
be derived from belonging TO garden
club. Twenty-seven girls living in tho
Masonic home at Montgomery, Ala1
were organized into an enthusiastic
garden and canning club by the home
demonstration agent Of that fcounty.
The full cooperation Of the superin-
tendent and teachers in the home has
been promised and the outlook for Q
successful club Is bright.
The tenth-acre plots, which are side
by side, were plowed and fortified BY
the institution. The Masons offered
$40 prize to the club girl doing the
best work. A Gamer Is already owned
by the institution and am excellent
place to conduct the canning operas
tons is ready for the SURPLUS vegeta1
bles.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1919-06-13
BLIND MAN POULTRY IFANClER
Missourian Has Made Success Of the
Work, Despite Handicap Wrich
Would Seem iasurmountabIe.

Blind Edward Jones of Jefferson
City, Mo-, has made record In keep
ing poultry which many who have
eyes have not equaled. Moving among
his birds, which seem to understand
how he is handicapped, and guided
only by his sense OF touchA he per-
forms his daily work. He has built
his own poultry house and brood
coops, and has Matched and raised MI
his chicks. Blindness does not pre-
vent him from culling his flock. The
birds not intended to be kept are mar
keted as brollers, and the others are
kept for the production Of winter
eggs.
Mr.. Jones attended every poultry
meeting held In his section last fall.
He Is now trying to organize poultry
club for blind people. and the home
demonstration agent In the county
has volunteered to read to the men,
bers the publications on poultry sent
from the United States department Of
agriculture.