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Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1919-11-20
Tax Notice

You can now pay your Pleas
ant Valley township taxes at our
office, where you will find the
only official list.-Roy & Steph.
ens.--adv.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1919-11-20
APPLE TREES

FOR SALE-Roan Durham
Bull, 2 years old.-W. H. John.
ston, Route !, Norwood, Mo. -ad.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1919-11-20
Repatriating Prisoners.


Allied countries the terrible plight Of
world Red workers. carrying relief
supplies supplementary foodstus penetrated the
military authorities would
permit started back their
that vllc out O ,
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-05-13
OBITUARY..

Edward Byrnes was born June Is,
1914, at Dunkirk, N. Y. Married to
Mary Buckley. April %, 1874, at
Casanova, Wis, 10 them seven chill
dren were born, four girls and three
boys, all of whom are living except
n girl who died in infancy. Moved
to Lake county, S. d., in 1881, and
engaged in farming until 1909 when
he moved to Madison, where he has
resided since. Mr.. Byrnes leaves the
following persons to mourn his
death: Mrs. Edward Byrnes, his wife,
and children, Henry and Will Byrnes,
of this city; Mrs. j. b. Dugal and
Charles Byrnes, of Missoula, Mont;
Mrs. Chas. Dugal, of Salt Lake City,
and Mrs. L. w. Kennedy, of Sioux
City, Ia. All were here at the time
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Peptona

a blood and nutritive tonic, a combination Of Peptonized
Iron, Malt Manganese and Cod Liver extract.
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comment. Rapidly these fellows are
putting on good form and their ap-
pearance on Egan avenue during drill
time leads many of our citizens to be
proud of their compliance to this
new feature of physical development.
The upper grades are assured that
the full amoun of required work
for credits will be done in the next
few weeks Notwithstanding the fact
that a large gap in school work par
tally retarded progress during the
reign of the epidemic last winter.
The special Saturday sessions offset,
in large measure, what might other
wise have been considered lost time
that could not be made up.
The members OF the junior class
are interested and quite busy these
days completing preparations for the
forthcoming combined senior-junior
banquet.
No examinations are to occur until
the time set for the regular finals.
In this matter the faculty have eased
up on former set demands and shown
fine consideration for the students
who have worked against great odds
to make their years schooling a sue
cess.
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crowded house. The auditorium was
packed throughout with the largest
gathering entertained in the church
since it's construction, standing room
being all taken and many being turn
ed away. The program presented by
Mr.. Roper was the finest ever given
in this city, according to the verdict
of many of the audience.-Hudson
(Ohio) Daily.
For Rent. Seven room house,
Egan ave. and End st. N, city water,
cistern, garage. - Phone 1910 or
1855.
Patrons wanted for milk and
cream. Milk 10 cents a quart
John T, Fisher, phone $500.
For Sale. Nearly new corn planter
and corn plow.-N. T. Dingman.
For Sale. Two tables six feet
square and one 16-inch lawn mower,
Robert Corey, 400 Fourth st. Sc
Wanted to Rent. Pasture for 35
head cattle. Inquire G. /. Wilkinson
Some big bargains in Mems Flor
sheim shoes and oxfords at only
$4.98, worth twice that money
! Nick Bjornstod.
Eat at Jacks.
Buy Ii from Guy Z. Hanson, if il
is diamonds or watches, where you
find the largest assortment.
Eat at Jacks.
So i'm cash FOR any person bringing
to my store a standard make watch
cannot repair.-Guy E. Hanson.
Lost. Tire and rim of Overland
car. Finder please notify A. H. Kalk.
brenner, municipal bandmaster.
Shave at the o. X.
Special bargains in Mems Oxfords
Price $2.98 and $3.9S. Black or tan
button or lace, at Nick Bjornstod.
Eat at Jacks.
'Morlight" for Fords.
The season for cement work is a.
hand and I am prepared to contracl
for sidewalks, foundations, etc.
S. Thompson. Phone 1915.
Fuller's Laundry wants two girl,
at once.
The Lutheran ladies will serve
dinner at the Methodist church par,
lors Thursday, May 15, from IL Il
2 O'Clock.
Menu.
Meat Balls
Mashed Potatoes and Brown Gravy
Baked Beans
Rye Bread White Bread
Dill Pickles
Ice Cream Cake
Coffee
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-05-13
BUSINESS LOCALS.

Starting May g., final cleanup
sale. One lot coats, suits and dresses
at half price. One lot silk dresses re-
duced to IS. while they last, at Mrs.
Knoeri's.
Just arrived. A troupe of Jap
anese girls direct from Tokyo. They
+ to appear at the high school
auditorium at 2:30, Friday. May 16.
Big reduction sale on dresses
starting May 8, at Mrs. Knoeri's.
One lot reduced to half price. One
lot reduced TO IS, while they last.
Boy wanted at the Sugar Bowl.
Starting May 8, final cleanup
sale. One lot coats, suits and dresses
at half price. One lot silk dresses re-
duced to SIS, while they last, at Mrs.
Knoeri's.
Big reduction sale on dresses
starting May 8. at Mrs. Knoeri's.
One lot reduced to half price. One
lot reduced to SIS, while they last.
Keys found. This office.
Initiation and refreshments at the
hall Wednesday evening.-Ellen Me
Vey. N. G.
Come to the high school anudito-
rum May Is to hear the Mercy
Maids and the Soldier Boys.
Wanted, girl at the Sugar Bowl.
For Sale. Cabbage plants.-Mrs.
r. M. Thrall.
Auction sale of household goods,
corner Egan avenue and First street,
Saturday afternoon.
The presiding officers of the Inter
national Sunday School convention
introduced Alvin w. Roper, the pian-
list of the convention, and he received
one of the greatest ovations that has
been accorded any of the participants
during the week. Complying with
the demands of the audience, he rem
dered a piano solo and after he had
finished il took several minutes to
restore quiet, so in%sistent was the
applause.-San Francisco Chronicle.
Come, hear us sing. Who are we?
All the children of the grade schools.
Alvin w. Roper, pianist, who pre-
scented a program of sacred music
and certain selections from the
classics at the Church of Christ Sun
day evening, was greeted with a
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clerks one night last week by invad-
ing that popular women's QUILTING
emporium and spreading a delicious
three-course lunch. The party con-
tributory to the evenings happiness
consisted of Mrs. Duncan Ferguson,
Mrs. Frank Peck, Mrs. John Cline,
Mrs. Norman Porter, Mrs. Robert
Jones, Mrs. Frank Smith, and Mrs.
John Munson. The guests besides
the clerks on that occasion were Mrs.
Ed. Biederstadt and Mrs. John Leg
Ter, the latter of jamestown, N. ID.
Mrs. Knoeri and her lady helpers GER
tainly desire to thank the ladies for
the treat and courtesies extended.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-05-13
HIGH SCHOOL
WHAT Is BEING DONE IN THE
SCHOOL LIFE OF MADISON

Things are moving along towards
graduation time at the local high
school. There is regular daily prac-
tice on the class play. Green Stock
ings."
Prof. Garges, formerly an athletic
instructor in the Madison high
school, had again the pleasure of
meeting the students, only this time
he appeared as a speaker. d~elineat-
ing his experiences overseas. Prof.
Garges gave "a fine talk along this
line during the assembly hour Mon
day.
The local high school drill squad
do not stalk nor walk during out OF
doors practice daily. They have ac-
CURED of late a fine concerted mill
tary step that has caused favorable
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Majority for bonds
Aberdeen-Attorney Frank

Aberdeen-Attorney Frank Nc
Nulty, counsel for the defendant. has
received word that the United States
district court at Sioux Fails dismissed
the suit of Clara T. Armour against
Mabel f. MCGOWAN, in which Mrs.
Armour sued Mrs. MCGOWAN for $780,
ton of the affections of her husband.
At the first trial of the case Mrs.
Armour vas awarded a verdict for
$4,000. The defendant appealed to
the circuit court of appeals at Den
e and the case was reversed and
remanded. When it again came up
for trial in district court the case
was dismissed.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-05-13
a Spring Tonic

To assist nature in purifying the blood and help you to
overcome that "spring fever feeling and to enter, with new
zest, into your work.
We especially recommend
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-05-13
LOCAL NEWS.

miS' Vail INclilS spent inc uas III
Sioux Falls.
e. NJ. Borecky transacted business
in Sioux Falls today.
Miss Mary Hanson was In the city
Sunday from Arlington calling on
several Normal girls.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. j. Halseth came
in from Rutland yesterday to do
some trading.
Mrs. H. Halla and son came down
from Erwin today to consult a local
physician.
Mrs. Oscar Granflatten spent the
time between trains with Flandreau
relatives.
A. b. Halseth returned on Mon
day from a trip to Howard, where
land business claimed his attention.
Mr.. Gudahl brought his daughter
down from Howard yesterday for an
operation.
Mrs. A. C. Turner spent Sunday
with Mrs. Oscar Granflatten. She
returned yesterday to her home in
1dlutu SlIy.
st. Catherine guild will meet with
Mrs. Vidal tomorrow afternoon at 3
O'Clock for the purpose of completing
unfinished work.
Miss Myrtle Bergren returned to
Sioux City this forenoon after an en-
joyable visit with girl friends at the
Normal.
Mrs. Caldwell and Mrs. Mitchell
were morning arrivals from Lily.
They + spending the day with Mr..
and Mrs. Frank Thurston.
Mrs. Allen Buss, the recent guest
of Mrs. Charles Singer, Jr., made her
departure early in the day for Edger-
ton. Mimi.
A marriage license was recently
issued by the county clerk to Elmer
w. Foster, of Fedora, and Miss Alma
Miller, of Artesian.
Charles Byrnes and Mrs. John
Dugal, who were called to this place
from M~issoula, Mont, to attend the
funeral of the late Edward Byrnes
Stdl lcu gSStcIudy Ou tHtlI TIP lOlilt
Mrs. Leo Vreyens and sister, Miss
Emma Eining, were passengers yes
terday for Forestburg. They are tC
visit there for a few days with an
other sister, Mrs. H. mixer.
Miss Emma Haugen and sister.
Miss Anna, returned yesterday to
their home at Victor. Both were EN-
ployed in this city, but gave up their
positions.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. Fl. Coulson de-
parted yesterday for their home al
Erwin. Both were here to attend
the funeral of the latter's mother, the
late Mrs. Emma Patheram.
Earle l.. Kelley is at Aberdeen to-
day for the opening session of the
State Retail Dealers association
Three days are to be devoted to the
business of this gathering.
Rev. E. f. Durham came home
from Sioux Falls Monday after clos
ing a five weeks evangelistic cam
paign for the Seventh Day Adventist
denomination.
Mrs. Harry Munro and Mrs. FLOYD
Benway hustled over to the polls this
morning and cast their votes before
leaving on a morning train for 6
days visit at Sioux Falls.
Mrs. S. E. Woolworth, who fol
several days has been the guest o.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. Dovenberg. de
parted today for her home at Jack.
son, Mimi.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Legler, who
have been in the city for some time
visiting with the latter's sister, Mrs
K. Knoeri, are leaving this afternoon
for their home in jamestown, N. ID
j. j. Murphy, who had % stepped
foot on Madison streets for ovel
thirty years, changed trains here to
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r.. A. M.

Regular con~vocation May Is. Work
in M. nj. and p. NJ. degrees.-Wm.
Rae, Secy..
Lost. Auto number 40741. Re-
turn to this office.
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CARD OF

We wish to thank our many friends
for their sympathy and kindness dur
ing our late bereavement.-Mrs.
Edward Byrnes and Family.
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The ELECTION
MADISON GOES OVER THE TOP
BY A MAJORITY OF 1873 FOR
MUNICIPAL BONDS.

Madison citizens today voted on
the proposition to issue $780, 600
bonds for installing an up-to-date
electric light and power plant and
carried the proposition by a vote of
652 Yes to 1S4 No. Following are
the returns:
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of death except Mrs. Chas. Dugal.
who could o come on account of
sickness.
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THE CITY.

WEATHER FORECAST
Generally fair tonight and Wednes-
day.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-12-30
AL. G.. FIELD SEAT
SALE STARTS TO-DAY

Seats for the annual visit OF Al G.:
Fields MInstrCls. which is scheduled
for the last half of this week. at the
Court. starting with a special New
Years day matinee. will be placed on
sale today and judging from the m
oujries at the box office there will be
the same old time rush FOR tickets.
Field has played Wheeling now for the
mast fourteen years and each year tho
DODularity OF his minstrel organization
seems to increase. He can be counted
on 70 always have n good show and tbs
said that the one he is offering this
season is the best ever. Those favor
ito comedians. Billy Beard. "Lnsscs"
White. Johnny Hcaly and Jimmie Coop
or are still batting their way to the
top OF the minstrel league and JACK
Richards, Lloyd Gilbert. Laretto. Will
lam Church, Harry Frillman and Henry
Nciser arc the prominent vocnllsts with
tho company. The first part Is
sumptuous scenic spectacle called Tho
Garden Of Mirth," and this is followed
by "Drrlf Day at Churchill own
Onrra W!.Iir You Wait and Billy
Rrard's funny monologue.
The usual street parade will be given
nj noon with n band concert IN front OF
the theatre. There isn't any doubt bus
what Field will break all his previous
records here this week when his big
orranization comes for its fourteenth
annual engagement.
There will be n special matinee Now
Years day and the regular matinee on
SATURDAY. Night prices prevail at tho
holiday matinee and reduced prices on
Saturday,.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-12-30
WASHINGTON FAIR
MUST Be SUPPORTED
Wheeling Folks Are vitality Interested
In the Continuance Of the Wash
inGton County Fair.

The Washington (Pa.) Fair Associa-
ton. which for the past nine years has
been backing the Washington County
Fair. held each fall at Washington. Pa
is offering stock in the association to
the general public and that Il ready re-
Spouse should be mad" and made at
once is the general opinion oC thoS" In
any way interested in the fair. If it is
to be continued In the future.
The stock is being offered for the
purpose Of removing Il mortgage of
$50. son. which was placed on Arden
Downs. the property used FOR fair pur-
poses. when tn" first purChaa" was
made. The property Is possibly worth
as much. or NOR" than III" "apltaliza-
ton OF the fair association, but the fair
has always been self supporting and
the stock is considered. a very good in
vestmcnt. Tho Wheeling Fair AssoCia-
ton sold stock som" tim" ago and
found a ready market FOR il and no
doubt the farmers anil others who de-
rive the direct benefit from tn" big
show each fan will come forward and
support it. or at least aid in its support.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-12-30
The Cumps" Come
To Court Today

A humorous farce comedy entitled
The Gumps" derived from the inspir-
alton Of Sidney Smith the c~artoonist,
will be disclosed Mt the Court tonight
and Wednesday matinee and night.
1t is described as "a brisk perform
ance, interesting in characterization
and unusually spirited by reason OF the
playwright's quick maneurering or IN
cidents."
The author has evolved ideas for his
comedy possessing great variety ana
has woven them into farCical contlnu-
ity which should satisfy the most eX,
acting amusement seeker for mirth and
diversion. The entire production Is
said to be rejuyenating and enjoyable
To a marked degree.
The performance presented IN "
acts and six scenes, is said to ably
present everything that Toward Nc
Kent Barnes has written into the farce.
No more rollicking Gambol has bcSii
seen on the local stage in a long time.
The principal character Andy Gump:
has grown weary of the hum-drum or
domestic life in A bucolic community
md sets forth in quest OF adventure in
the populous ccntc-s Of gaiety. He de-
Cides TO Shoot the Shoots" at n Jcr-
scy Summer resort: funny domestic
combinations deity woven with laugh
ter cumpclling incidents chase cach
upon the other in rapid succession.
~sprinting ludicrously back and forth
from ultra fashionable TO truly rural
SURROUNDINGS.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-12-30
THE THEATRES !
"Chu Chin Chow Seat
Sale Begins Tomorrow

While the box office Of the Court
has been fairly deluged with mail or
ders from outside towns as we'll as
Wheeling proper, for Comstock and
Chow" which is the attraction for a
solid week starting Monday, January
5th. there are still plenty Of choice
seats lef for people who have failed to
take advantage Of the mail order sys-
TEN.
The regular sale starts today at 9
o'clock and indications point to- a
record sale between now and the date
Of the opening performance.
At Indianapolis, last Saturday night.
the advance sale for this week amount
cd to 10000 according to a wire re-
ccived by Manager Fred Johnson, from
Nelson Trowbridgc, Manager the Shu-
Miller Of the "Chu-C hin-Chow" COM
pany writes Mr.. Johnson that the
show will do over $4,000 there this
week. Next week they appear al
Louisville, Ky, from which point they
reaching Wheeling some time sunday
evening at which time their rs loads
Of baggage and scenery Will be hauled
to the Court Theatre.
There have been a few rumors ahoat
that the company coming here was O
number two. This is the most absurd
thing imaginable for companies OF the
calibrc of this one cannot possibly play
anything but the largest cities or the
country. Manager Johnson wishes to
assure his patrons that Wheeling is the
smallest city this attraction has ever
appeared in and that is absolutely the
one and only company entour in this
wonderful production. If his city
falls down on this important event.
they Will never have another oppor
tunity Of having an attraction Of this
magnitude appear hero for the book
ing offices in New York would simply
refuse to. send enormou shows OF ms
wishes it distinctly understood that no
telephone orders will be taken for
"Chu-Chin-Chow" and that all seat
Monday, January 9TH. The pening date
of the attraction.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-12-30
TAKERS
ARE ANNOUNCED
u. 9, ENRorLMENr OF OHIO COUNTY
POPULATION BEGINS xRDAY.
superdsor Martin Olives F1nal mstruc-
hong for the WORK

Don't get peeved II some L appears
at your home and asks you ques-
tions that you think are nooody's bus
mess. except you own. Fol II will only
De tho census man who Is helping TO
AXE the 1920 census Of this vicinity.
The enumeration Of Ohio county Will
start Friday morning. January 2, and
each enumerator is required TO havo
all his work completed in his respective
precincts within one week.
II Is necessary that the people an
swer all questions asked them by tho
enumerator, those who refuse 10 give IT.
formation. or who give wrong inform
alton arc subject TO a heavy fine.
Among the questions that will oe
asked are: Your name and birthplace.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-12-30
FREIGHT WRECK ON
B. & 0. MAIN LINE
Ten Cars Are Derailed on Baltimore and
Ohio Main Lin East Of Roseby's Rock.

A nasty freight wreck occurred on the
main line OF the Baltimore n Ohio
railroad, east Of Rosby's Rock. yestcr-
day morning about $50 o'clock when a
west bound freight travelling at a fair
rate OF speed wrecked ten cars. when II
defective flange on one of the wheels
threw it from the track.
Thre trains out OF the city were COM
PEELED to transfer passengers during rne
day and it was about $3.50 o'clock last
evening when the wreck was finally
cleared by the Bcnwood wreck crew.
No one was injured in the smashup.
The cars were loadcd with vegetables
which were strewn along the track.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-12-30
FATAL FALL.
sRs IYD1A WILSON DIES or WAY
TO OHIO VALLEY GENERAL
HOSPITAL
Pell wnne lighting Fire Early MONDAY
Morning and Suffered Fracture
Of Hip

While on her way to a local hospital
Mrs. Lydia Wilson. Of Bethesda, Ohio,
died from a fractured hip and pulmon-
airy embolus. when her blood vessels
cIogged and the blood was unable to cir
culate.
Mrs. Wilson was injured about four
,rcIock yesterday morning, when She
fell as she was about 10 light a fire in
her bed room. Her condition was not
considered serious at the time. DR.. 3.
+. Murphy Of Bethesda had the lady
on her way 10 a local institute when
she died. .
The deceased was sixty-1ye years OF
age, and is survived by three sons. one
daughter, all living away from home.
and one sister in Bethesda
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-12-30
MAN LANDS
SPLENDID POSITION

The many friends OF William Miller.
who for the past two years has been
the treasurer for the Atlantic Bithulitic
company. at the big plant at Thomp-
sons Station. left last evening for
brunswick. ia. where he has accepted
a position with the same company as
general manage OF one Of the large
plants.
He is a son Of Mr.. and Mrs. J. d.
Miller. Of S~hadysidr. and hns been a
resident in the Wheeling district for
some time. His many friends will be
pleased to know OF his advancement.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-12-30

fathers and mothers name and birth
place. & occupation. single, married
or divorced. year OF immigration to tn"
United States. whether able to read and
write, your native tongue. whether abba
TO speak English and many other ques-
tons.
Mr.. Frederick r. Martin. supervisor OF
the United States census of 1920. FOR the
first congressional district OF West viz
GINA, arrived in the city yesterday and
met the en~umerators at a special meeting
yesterday morning In the Federal build
ing, giving them their final instructions
for the taking Of the census
T~hirty-five enumeratorS were named
and are as follows: Leon W. SpraEg,
A, Edward Form, Robert Shaw, Andrew
]. Wilson. Henry c. Myers, 7. 5. Reilly.
Jr.. William " ger. Albert G. He'll. Hen
~ w. Wilson, Temperance Garden, John
Gallagher. Arch j.. Timberfukc. H. -.
Eaumann, Robert II. Kuhn. A. G.. Robert,
Dale f. Boyle. Edward +. Schaffner.
MILFORD McE>win. Harry Carl. William j.
Cotton. Raymond Baucrs. George A.
Burnley, Edward Brooks George w. Cum
ningham. George W. Hand. Julius G..
Young, Henry D. Wicher. Jos. NJ. Hous-
ton, Alfred W. Banester. Miss Sara II.
Jackson, Miss Teresa NJ. Phillips. Mrs.
Jessie NJ. Kurn. Hrs. Jessie s. Allen,
Mrs, c.. Mayer and Miss Mary AcNash.