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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1922-09-21
Doyle Made Good as Detective

Somebody recalls Sir Conan DOyle's
activities as a detective back In 1907
when he applied the Sherlock Holmes
methods to an English criminal case
ana succeeded in bringing about the
release of an apparently innocent man.
That was the Ediali affair, which was
widely exploited in the English news
papers az the time. Edjau, the son
Of Parsee and an EngliShwoman, was
accused OF Wantonly mgtmIng animals.
The prosecution made out strong
case against him Ii was alleged that
on certain dark night he went to
a field near his home and there bru-
tally mutilated horse Sir Arthur
Conan Doyle became convinced of his
innocence and succeeded in proving
beyond a doubt that the nearsighted-
ness of the prisoner was Of So extreme
nature that he would have been I'M
able To find the field, let alone the
horse.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1922-09-21

Little brother was going through the
bear under the bed" stage and dis
closed so much curiosity concerning
the habits Of those interesting animals
that when bedtime came mother was
always careful to guide the talk into
other channels. Tonight prayers had
been said and the conversation was
all about God.
Mother" he asked suddenly, "did
God make bears?"
"Why, yes, dear"
well, then, would bear bite GodT'
"Oh. no." she answered him hastily.
Gosh !" said the small boy fer
Yently. II wish / was Godi"
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1922-09-21
These Terrible missionaries.

Registration officer Ito spinster)--
Your name, please.
Spinster-- Mathiida Brown.
Registration Oiiicer-Age?
who live next door. given you their
ages?
Registration Otlicer-&o.
Miss Brown Wen. then. I'm the
same age as they.
Registration Officer-That viii do.
Proceeding to fiji in all particulars,
he .murmured Miss Brown, as old as
the hills"
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1922-09-21
A Postponed Repentance.

There was a man out in Wisconsin
who went to revival meeting and
was pressed to repent. He wavered
for time and finally arose and said {:
Friends, | want TO repent and tell
how bad | have been but | dasn't do
1t when the grand jury is in session.
1.-THE Lord will forgive" the re-
vivalist shouted.
Probably he Will" answered the
sinner, hut he amt on that grand
jury. Boston Transcript.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1922-09-21
Measuring Him

Il beg your pardon, said the EN-
harraSSed man TO the hoorwaIkcr. Il
want te buy some hose for my wife.
/ believe she said roller hose. You
roll EN- up or roll en- down. 1t was
something like that"
step this way, sir, and have no
fear We discharged a young lady
only last week for making a hippant
remark to a man IN your predica-
ment."
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1922-09-21
HELPED GRANT TO FORTUNE
How Mark Twsin's Friendship and
Business Instinct Was Used TO
Help Old Friend.

In 1885, Mark Twain, who had his
financial ups and downs, was ENJOY
ing period of prosperity as the pup
Usher of his own books. The pub
LEGATION of the Adventures Of Huckle-
berry Finn at that time had been
particularly profitable and Clemens,
hearing that Richard Watson Glider
of the Century company, had been
discussing with Grant the publish
ing Of his memoirs, called upon the
general with whom he had long been
on intimate terms, for the purpose Of
finding out how far the project had
developed.
II soon appeared that the Century
editors desired the book, but would
not guarantee profit Of $4,000 to
the author, who had recently eX-
perienced failure I'm business and
whose health was breaking down.
Clemens, whose first and last thought
was to serve his friend, said Gen
eral, | have my checkbook with me.
/ will draw you a check now for 3d.
900 for the first volume of your
memoirs, and will add "A like amount
for each volume you may write, rs nm
advance royalty payment"
An arrangement was made where
by Grant received 20 per cent of the
net returns and, as IS well known,
the book was vast success. The
publication resulted in receipts by the
Grant heirs OF about $4,000. The
first check to Mrs. Julia ID. Grant,
drawn February 7, 1886 for $500
600, remains the largest royalty check
in history.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1922-09-21

You have heard what the last wit.
ness said. persisted counsel, "and
yet your evidence is to the contrary
Am l To infer that YOU wish TO throw
doubt on her veracltyg'
The polite Young man waved dep
recating hand
"Not at all he replied Il merely
wish TO make it clear what a liar |
am II she's speaking the truth
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1922-09-21
No 5onshead. He

Rastus-Feler why for you an dab.
bin wild dis here oyesteropathyI
Sambo-CauSe An done read in 4
book dis oysteropathy treat ob de ma.
nipulatioa Of De bones and de onliest
partlality An -ot S humorlu' ge tae
lopln' domnoeS 60 pass in review. "--
Science and Invention.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1922-09-21
An Authority.

Willle--papa teacher asked us TO
find some new words that have just
come into the English language. Can
you tell me somef
Papa-Go ask your mother, Willie.
She always mas the last word.-New
York Sun
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1922-09-21
WITH THE WITS
That,a as Good aa AnYthIna.

We assume that one Of the diseases
FOR which beer Is prescribed is
chicken snake bite.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1922-09-21
The Sacrifice.

Edith don't see why you like that
group picture of our society 1t wasn't
particularly good of you.
Isabel know 1t, but it had such
perfectly horrid portrait of that con
ceited Miss Gushing.-BOscton Eve
ming Transcript
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1922-09-21
Expert Avlators.

Wife--Doesn't time fly quickly
Hub--Yes, and money is a good sec
ond down here at the seashore
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1922-09-21

Il ana going 10 propose another
amendment 20 the United States Con
stitution," announced the man OF pom
derous purposes.
Another amendment reiolned
Senator Sorghum. doubtfully we
have large number OF amendments
already"
There is nothing to limit the mum.
her
There ought 20 be something The
Constitution IS not very long, and is
easily memorlzed 4 statesman who
proposes any more amendments should
at least be required 10 stand up and
prove that he knows the original doc
ument by heart"
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1922-09-21
Grotesques

She says She gets an her gowns FL
Paris, remarked Miss Cayenne
what ia you think Of themT'
4 think that in spite of an hel
griefs and perpleNitieS Paris evidently
retains sense Of humor."
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1922-09-21

"Wiu kni,kcrbockers do?"
II don't see why not There's about
the same length Of hosiery exhibited"
louisville Courier-Journal
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1922-09-21
Some Are.

81 see Turkish women are discard.
Ing trousers"
"And ours are putting them on
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1922-09-21
Correct

'ne man, said Uncle Eben, dat
brags about dom muffin for nobody,
ain doin' muffin foh hissef"
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1922-09-21

lis he eligible IN every way?"
almost All he needs is a divorce
from his present wife
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1922-09-21
Goina Down.

Blackstone-Is your wife still re-
ducing?
Webster-If you mean my income
yes
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1922-09-21
Before She snruoes un.

No woman Is as old as she looks TO
herself with her hair up in curl pa
pers-Judge
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1922-09-21
Tragedy

"Rlches have wings"
Eyes, but bad Judgment brings on
many nose dive
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1922-09-21
Thouohts Of a middIe-Aoed GUY

Bald-domed and fat, the young pass
me by;
I'm the mldde-agcd guy.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1922-09-21

When two women begin to talk
things over they generally overtulk
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1922-09-21

More speed trials In the courts and
fewer or the highways might help.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1922-09-21

A man Of quiet efficiency soon finds
seven rows Of people leaning On him
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1922-09-21
TO NJ Alto De 6

A fine late crop at rs cents a bushel
Plenty of carrots, beets and onions. -
w. H. JACKSON.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1922-09-21

A Wide awake man wits untll night
for his sleep. "Aesop's Film Fables"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-10-18

tended the meeting. which was har- monious and enthusiastic.
 An effort made to have the party endorse Judge Omar Platt for Pro- bate Judge failed and Edward J. Ma her was named to run for Judge of Probate on the Democratic ticket to oppose the present incumbent, Judge Platt. William M. O'Hara presented the name of Platt for endorsement with the understanding that if the name of a Democrat was put before the convention he would withdraw; Frank T. Munson'S name was placed with MT. Maher's, but the former with drew from the race.
 Charles H. F'arren, former post master of Woodmont, and Clark I. Platt were named candidates for the General Assembly. The name Of Bradford T. seney, placed in nomina- ton, was withdrawn.
 Seven justices of peace were en- dorsed as follows: Edward B. Brotherton. E. ", Bishop. Henry F: Reilley, Walter M, Irving. Jeremiah Frederick, Austin s, Dawson and Jas.
 Judge Robert c. Stoddard was chairman and Charles H. Seeley, sec retary.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-10-18
TURN HAIR DARK
 WITH SAGE TEA

The old-tine mixture of Sage Tea and Sulphur for darkentng gray, streaked and faded hair is grand mothers recipe, and folks are again using it to keep their hair good, even color, which is quite sensible, as we are living in an age when 9 youth fuI appearance is of the greatest ad- vantage.
 Nowadays, though. we don't have the troublesome task of gathering the sage and the nlussy~ mixing at home. All drug stores sell the ready-to-use product. improved by the addition of other ingredients, called ''Wyeth' $ Sage and Sulphur Compound It is very popular because nobody can dis cover it has been applied. Simply moisten your comb or soft brush with it and draw this through your hair, taking one small strand at a time; by morning the gray hair dis appears, but what delights the ladies with Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Com pound. is that. besides beautifully Hardening the hair after a few appH- cations, it also produces that soft lustre and appearance of abundance which is so attractiVe.-Adv.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-10-18
BUILDING PERMITS.

The following building permits totaiing $27,8OO were granted by the building commissioners at their meet ing last night. The permits follow: Frame addition at 2OOO Boston ave- .nue, J. Lutheran; frame addition, F'airview avenue, P. Castango; frame J. Lavery; frame store, zS38 Fair field avenue, L. Spal1a; cement block garage. Capitol avenue, Charles Cal len; lower floor and change window, West avenue and John street, J. Heaphy; frame store, 75 FairView avenue, S. F'rieddeburg; addition to buildings, 191 Housatonic avenue, Garfield Rubber Co.,; brick addition to building, Union avenue, Belknap Manufacturing Co.,; shed, 1911 Strat- ford avenue, E. Johnson.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-10-18
SULPHUR CLEARS
 ROUGH, RED SKIN

Any breaking out of the skin, even fiery, itching eczema, can be quickly overcome by applying a little Mentho- Sulphur, declares a noted skin special ist. Because Of it's germ destroying g properties, this sulphur preparation begins at once to soothe irritated skin and heal eruptions such as rash, pim- pies and ring worm.
 It seldom fails to remove the tor ment and disfgurene ent, and you do mot have to wait flor relief from em- barrassment. Improvement quickly shows. Sufferers from skin trouble should obtain a small jar of RowIes Mentho-Sulphur from any good drug ,sist and use it like cold crean.-Adv.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-10-18
Said Can't Be Done

My eXperience with doctors and medicines caused me to lose faith in both, and when a friend told me that Mayr's Wonderful Remedy would cure my stomach trouble I told him it can't be done However, he finally persuaded me to try it and to my surprise it did. All symptoms of acute indigestion and gas having dis appeared It is a simple, harmless preparation that removes the catar- rhal mucus from the intestinal tract and aIlays the inflammation which causes practically all stomach, liver and intestinal ailments, including ap- pendicitis. One dose will convince or money refunded. For sale at all druggists. .''-Adv.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-10-18
Government Seeks To
 Close Bridgeport Brewery

Application for a permanent in- brewery of this city was made yes terday by United States District At torney George H. Cohen before Judge Edwin s. Thomas in the United States District court in New Haven. MT. Cohen seeks to prevent the use of the brewery for any purpose for one year and also asked for an order to seize the stock and equipment The action is based on visits made to the brewery last May by Federal agents. Judge Thomas issued an order directing the Pr0prietors to appear before him Nov :? in South Norwa1k.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-10-18

duced by pneumonia was respon-
 sible for death Schlatter died in
 roOEning hossse here Monday
 night. The woman told a physi-
 elan she was the aged healer'S
 nurse and that she was leaving to
 visit a spiPitualist.
 Mrs. Agnes Schlatter, a lecturer for a church publication came here from Kansas City, Mo-, last night and de- clared she believed her husband had met with foul play. She said he had a following of spiritualists who opposed his contemplated confirmation into the Episcopal church of which she is member.
 Mrs. Sch1atter said she had been waiting several days for him in Kan sas City where they planned to go to Salt Lake City, where Schlatter was to enter the church.
 The land1ady at the rooming house told police that the woman with Schlatter gave her name as Mrs. Made 1eine Black and on another occasion said she was Mrs. Schlatter. A death
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-10-18

certificate was withheld until the coroner's jury could determine cause of death
 Schlatter is said to have attracted wide attention by "cures" at Denver in 1895 and became known as a miracle man" and king of healers I" Once he was given national publicity as the man who cured Mrs. Mckinley mother of President Mckinley. He was reported to have been cobbler and told his audiences he had been born blind. that his sight was restored by the prayers of his mother and that
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-10-18
BURNING STEAMER WENT DOWN WITH
 FLYING COLORS

San Francisco, Oct. 18.-With col- ors flying the liner City of Hon olulu, gdted by fire Thursday, sank in 2,5GG fathonas of water yesterday after the coast guard cutter Shawnee had poured 31 shots into the hulk, &C., cording to a radiogram received by the coast guard here today.
 The City of HonoIulu's grave was more than six hundred miles south west Of San Francisco. Not a per son was injured when she caught fire and was abandoned.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-10-18
Wednesday, Oct. IS, 1922

him in a ball of flame.
 He was eccentric. often retiring to the mountains. He is pictured as preaching to thousands from the hills in the Rocky Mountains.
 After numerous disappearances he dropped out of sight and the local po- lice several times received telegrams from his wife asking aid in searching for her husband.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-10-18
Woman Gets Big
 Verdict From Court

When a jury in the Superior Court, which had been out for an hour yes terday delibe1ating on the amount or damages to be awarded in the suit Of Bertha l. Dimon against the Romeo Farm, returned to the court room they brought in a verdict in favor of the plaintiff for an amount in excess of that allowed by statute. Judge Christopher L. Avery asked the jurors to retire to the jury room
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-10-18
Murderer Of Three
 Denied New Trial

Midd1etown, Oct. 1S Emil Schutte, convicted of the murder of three members of the Ball family, whose charred bodies were found in the ruins Of a deserted shack near hcre ill December, 1915, has been de- nied petition for a new trial. Schutte will be hanged next Tuesday unless his death sentence is com Inuted.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-10-18
MISSING WOMAN IS
 SOUGHT IN PROBE
 OF SCHLATTER DEATH

St. Louis, Oct. 1S-A woman said to have been in attendance at the death of Francis Schlatter, who became nationally Known a quarter of a century ago through his claim of power to heal, was sought today by police, and a coroner's inquest was ordered to determine whether a mystery was involved, or a hemorrhage in-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-10-18
Woman Sues Husband,
 Court Reserves Decision

Judge John J. Walsh of the Court of Common Pleas has reserved deci- sion in the case of Mary Makara against the estate of Joseph Makara, her husband, claiming damages of $1,S00. Mrs. Makara alleges that she gave her husband $1,70O, which he in turn divided among four chiI- dren- The money was given in the form of a loan, she asserted. and no restitution was ever made
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-10-18
OBITUARY
George c. Sneer.

Funeral service of George G. Speel, who died Monday at the home of his brother, Ellsworth Speer, at 377 Hawley avenue, will be held tomorrow from H. F. Bishops mortuary chapel. Rev. Herbert s. Brown will off1ciate. MT. Speer was 5S years old. He is survived by his wife, Hattie Speer, and four sisters, Mrs. Frank Bishop, Mrs. Leslie Abbott, Mrs James Keppy and Mrs. Rachel Wills. Inter1nent will be In Park cemetery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-10-18
Carrie Williams Black

Mrs. Carrie Williams Black, wife of T. Joseph Black of 609 Park street, died yesterday at her home after a long illness. She is survived by her husband; two sons, Dr. J. Eugene Black, of Shelton, and Claude Black of Bridgeport; and a daughter Mrs. Edwin Black of Bridgeport. c. E. Lewis 6. Sons of Derby have charge of arrangements for the funeral
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-10-18
Gertrude M RowJev.

Funeral services for Gertrude Row ley, wife Of Clifford RowIey of Elbon street, Devon. will be held from her late home tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. She died Monday at the age of 24. She leaves her husband and a daughter. Burial will be in LakeView cemetery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-10-18

and formulate a new verdict. The new return awarded the plaintiff a contract made by the defendants 10
 Purchase $50 quarts of milk a day.
 The defendants named were Domi- nick, Salva tore and Dr. Pasquale Romeo of this city
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-10-18
Milford Democrats
 Complete Ticket /;
 Maher For Probate

Milford, Oct. 18-Milford Demo- crats completed their ticket last night at convention held in the town hall h ere. Three hundred Democrats at
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-10-18
I1,annfta A I,ndra

The funeral of Mrs. Jeanette A. held yesterday. Interment was in Evergreen cemetery, New Haven. Mrs. Lodge died at her home in Derby Sunday after a long illness.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-10-18
This is the one big club event conducted by

Wissner's every year. It;
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-05-10
Auxiliary Has Busy Session.

The regular monthly meeting of
the Fred C.. Schaffner auxiliary was
held last night at Maths hall. One
candidate was initiated and an in
yitation was extended by Rev.
George A Sheets, pastor of the
Baptist church, to attend memorial
services at the church Sunday, May
Is. was accepted.
Plans for Memorial day observ-
ance were made. The graves of
the departed members will be dec
GRATED. A committee was also APP
pointed to strew flowers on the wa
ter in memory of the departed
sailors and marines. IL was also
voted TO present the girl scouts OF
the United Presbyterian church
with a flag.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-05-10
@Paper Doll" Game.

Here is a suggestion for amusing
children on rainy days and hope it
will help some mother who has run
out of ideas for the amusement of
her little busybodies."
HOW TO PLAY PAPER DOLLS"
Save the last years cata-
logues (the large mail order house
catalogues are BEST, and cut out
enough household furniture for
several houses and then cut out
the pictures of the people. These
may be colored with crayuns or
water colors.
place all the men, women,
children and the furniture each in
separate piles, so as not to get
them mixed up.
Sort out the men and women
and choose some and then pretend
to have a wedding.
flake toy blocks or dominoes
and build a house, making only the
outline of the rooms, and dividing
off each room as in your own
house or some house you have been
in.
Sort out all the furniture and
put all the porch. office, kitchen,
dining room. sitting room. bath
room and bedroom furniture each
in different piles and pretend you
haye-A-fumitHre store Cut out
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-05-10
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pictures of rugs, flowers, dishes
lamps, stand spreads, etc, and also
keep in the store.
6-Have the man and wife go to
the store and buy" the furniture
they wish for their house.
Take magazine or the cover
of a small box and have it for an
automobile.
S-When they get the furniture
home they can hire a lady to help
do some of the work"
9-Next place all the paper chill
dren with a few ladies in a corner
or nook and call it the Children s
Home. The ladies are the matrons
10-Have the man and woman &c
to the Children's Home and adopt
several children; then, when they
grow up" have more weddings
and more children.
To Make Furniture Stand Up.
Take small slip of stiff paper
and paste one end on the back OF
the furniture and bend the loose
end out slightly so the article will
stand
A good way to make a stand or
table of the blocks and the way to
make the lamp stand on it: Take
two blocks or dominoes and stand
on the long edge and place two
more dominoes over the top of the
others to cover them. Cut out a
colored stand spread of paper and
cut slit in the center just large
enough for the base of the lamp to
slip through, then slip it between
the two dominoes that cover the
standing ones. This works well.