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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-08-13

How many men were with r. p.
Hobson when he sank the Merri-
mac. and who were they?
Seven; Randolph Clausen. Ose
Deigap, George Charette, 4
el Montague, Francis Kelly, ]. q. M
ply. and George E. Phillips.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-08-13

What percentage Of the houses
In this country are built out Of
wood?
The forest service, ia its recently
published report entitled ''Timbers
Mine or Crop?" states that 50 per
cent of all rural dwellings are built
out of wood and that the percentage
for urban dwellings is from SO to ss
per cent. varying from State to State.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-08-13
Family Fun
Different

Different
We want some rope"
Il have some at 50 a pound, also
some at Sc. What do you want it
for?"
To lynch a proflteer."
Take your choice at 40 cents. -
Louisville Courier-Journal.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-08-13

Should the words, north, east,
south and west be written with
capitals?
If these words are used simply as
directions, they are not capitalized:
when used to designate sections of
the country they are written with cap
itals. for example, HE is from the
South"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-08-13

oIoUtf Diplomat
Now listen, dear; papa is likely to
accuse you of seeking my hand
merely to become his son.in-law."
II shall resent such charged
No, dear, better agree with him. I
know papa. He's a lot prouder of
himself than he is Of me.-Boston
Transcript.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-08-13

Tough on Little Johnny
Johnny, you have grown to be the
living image Of your father. You
have your fathers eyes, you have his
nose. you have"
Yes, and have his pants. too. -
Judge.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-08-13
Is the Bible read in the publio

Is the Bible read in the public
schools all over the United States?
Six States Require a portion of the
Bible to be read daily in their
schools; six other States specifically
permit it by law: in nineteen States
and the District of Columbia the law
is silent on the subject and under
general terms of the law, Bible read
ing is construed as permissible: In
five States whose laws otherwise con-
tain no specific provision on the sub
Ject, the courts have rendered opin-
ions favorable to Bible reading. In
Michigan and California the matter
is at present somewhat In doubt. In
ten States, it is not permissible to read
the Bible at stated times in the public
schools. Three Of this ten have ad.
verse court decisions on such reading.
How much revenue would the
Government receive If mail which
is now sent under the franking
privilege were sent under regular
postage rates.
A test week. made by the Postof-
flee Department showed that from
May 10 to May Is, 1922. both dates IN.
elusive, 1925, 073 pieces Of matter
were mailed free, the postage on which
at ordinary rates would amount to
$10.S97,SS7.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-08-13
What Wife Takes

'hob Rhc ldhto
Does your wife take much inter
est in your business?"
Interest? She takes mighty big
share Of the capital. Boston Trans.
cript.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-08-13
IN
LEEDS ARE
DIFFERENT
Same Island, But English
Customs Prevail Over
Scots.
Scots.
By JOHN w. RAPER

y N ENGLAND: On the same
| island, but in different coun-
: try. And among different peo-
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1923-12-12
POTOSI EVENTS
General Items of Interest
Gathered by Our Special
Correspondent.
First visit Home in IS Years.

Mrs. Lizzie Land of Los Angeles.
llailf, and little daughter, Rose, are
gisiting with relatives and friends in
POtosi and vicinity Mrs. Land, whose
maiden name was Lizzie Bonn, grew
To young. Womandood in POtOsi, and
tails is her first visit to her old home
town in Is years, and her old friends
and acquaintance are delighted to
see her. She is a daughter of joan
p Bonn, who died a Salt Lake City
Utah, about year ago. She is a
niece OF Jacob Bonn of Potosi.
This item was included in our last
weeks budget of news items, but for
some reason it failed to appear in our
4Ierald column. Probably overlook
cd by the linotype operator.
Sells Carload of Cattle in Chicago.
William Zenz, prosperous farmer
IN our neighboring town of Waterloo.
took a carload of cattle of Chicago
last week Mr.. Zenz while in Chicago
took in the sights at the big stock
snow.
Little Boy Fractures Leg.
A littel two-year-old son of Mr.. and
MRS Harry Stohlmeyer, residing east
US the village, had the misfortune to
Sustain a compound fracture of a leg
a few days ago. This makes the sec
oDd time within three months that the
unfortunate little fellow suffers ID
broken leg.
BndergOes Appendicitis Operation.
Miss Elanor Taylor aged II, niece
OF James McGarry, underwent an OPP
Grafton for appendicitis at the Mercy
hospital in Dubuque a short time ago,
and is getting along as well as posi-
ple, considering the circumstances.
She was brought home in a hospital
ambulance few days ago, and is
lSsting comfortably.
Pupils Hear Presidents Message.
The pupils of the American History
and Citizenship classes of the high
school, were taken to the American
Legion hall Thursday morning and by
radio heard President Coolidge read
his message to congress. 1t was dis
hinctly heard by the pupils and many
others, who are grateful for the OPP
2ortunity Of hearing the President
speak so many miles away
Returns From Honeymoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Schumacher, who
were recently married, returned to
fAOtosi Tuesday from honeymoon
trip to Excelsior Springs, Mo-, where
they were the guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
John Schumacher, formerly of Poto-
ST. The young couple are at home5 20
their friends in the Adam Schumacher
residence.
Local News BriefIetS.
John Keehner had the misfor-
tune to trip himself last Monday and
injured the ligaments of the right leg
that causes him much inconvenience
and is forced to walk with a cane.
Pete VOgelsberg of Dubuque, was
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1923-12-12
PLATTEVILLE

PLATTEVILLE.-M Kimball, the
father of Clinton Kimball, died We'd
nesday night in hospital in ST.
Louis. Major Kimball was frequent
visitor in Platteville, while his son re-
sided in this city:
]. L. Nye, photographer at here
for more than forty years is seriously
i'll and not expected to live. Mr.
Nye left Platteville several years ago
for Viola to make his home to be near
his brother, Charles. His son, James,
of Iowa, is with his father and Sent
word of his condition to Fred Jansen
Mr. Nye suffered two strokes.
William Jentz, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Fred Jentz and Miss Margaret Dug
dale, daughter of Mr. and Mrs Chas
Dugdale of the town of Belmont, were
united in marriage at ST. Paul's Luth-
eran church by Rev. Ave-Lallemant
Wednesday afternoon. They were at
tended by Miss JentZ, sister of the
groom and Bryon Dugdale brother of
the bride. Mr. and Mrs. Jentz left on
the five O'Clock for Detroit, Mich.
where they will make their home.
During the month of December
there will be number of Golden
wedding celebrations in Platteville.
The first will be held Monday, Dec.
10th, when Mr. and Mrs. John p.
Laughton will celebrate their 50th
anniversary at the home of their
daughter. Mrs. Curtis Gray. On Dec.
18th, Mr.. and Mrs. George Fox will
celebrate their 50th anniversary A
reception will follow dinner party,
at Grindell hall in the afternoon. Mr..
and Mrs Hans Scheel will have been
married so years on Dec. 10Th. A fam
lily reunion will be enjoyed on this
day.-NeWs.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1923-12-12

the guest of his brother, Joe, and
nephews, Grover and Charlie Vogels-
berg, at the Commercial hotel in Po-
tosi, last Thursday.
Everett Faust, having finished MS
work for the season, as cook at the
w. j. Welsh river improvement camp
few days ago, and has gone to Cross
Plains, Wis, to spend the winter.
Miss Magdalene Palmer, teacher
announces a program and basket social
at the Willow Creek school house on
Tuesday, Dec IS. Ladies are re-
quested to bring baskets laden with
dainties. A cordial invitation is eX-
tended to everyone to join in a good
time.
Mrs. Mary Gockel of Salem, S. D.,
is visiting in Potosi with her sister,
Mrs Joseph Stoll, and brothers, Peter
and Henry Blindert, in British Hol-
low.
Mrs Rose Mllen after spending tie
week END with her daughter, Mrs.
Irene Millen Markus, in Chicago, has
returned to her home in Potosi
Eugene Keller, Tony Crib, An
drew Nigg and others who were eln-
ployed on government river improve
ment work at Perique, Mo-, have re-
turned to Potosi to pass the winter.
w. J. Welsh and sister, Mrs Mar
garet Deneen, arrived home from Bur
lington, Iowa, last week. Mr.. Welsh
has completed another successful
year as government contractor for
river Improvement
Mrs August Mike, after month s
pleasant visit with her mother and
other relatives at Burlington, Iowa,
has returned to her home near British
Hollow.
Mrs. Kate Keller returned to her
home in Potosi last Wednesday, She
had been at Perique, Mo-, with her
husband, Eugene Keller, who has a
government contract at that point on
the Mississippi river
Wess Lpngmier and sister, Mrs.
Mary Wagner who were called to the
bedside of their sick mother at De-
Smith, S. D., a couple of weeks ago,
have returned to their homes here.
They report the mother to be in a
more hopeful condition than she was
a week ago.
Mrs. Alvina Schroeder has gone to
St. Paul to see her sen, Howard, re-
siding there, and is reported to be i'll.
1t is currently reported that an as
sistant LADY, principal in the Potosi
high school will soon embark on the
sea of matrimony
Joseph Palmer, who established a
reputation of being a successful apple
grower, is very i'll at his home in the
village. 1t is sincerely hoped by his
many friends that he may overcome
this seige of illness and again become
the useful citizen that he always was
The Ladies' Aid Society was enter
tanned in the usual cheerful manner
at the home of Mrs. Walter Schu-
macher last Thursday afternoon.
The boys of the high school basket
ball team went over into the state OF
Illinois last Wednesday and defeated
the East Dubuque high school team
by score of Is to II.
Twelve cars of livestock were
shipped from the Potosi station to
Chicago last week.
Miss Marie Kruse, student at the
Visitation Academy in Dubuque, spent
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1923-12-12
HOTEL MANS SLAYER
GETS FOUR-YEAR TERM

DARLINGTON.-C of third
degree manslaughter, Monroe RAIDER,
Cuba City, was sentenced to four
years in the Waupun penitentiary by
Circuit Judge S. E. Smalley. RAIDER,
who is "a and has wife and six chill
dren, shot and killed Elmer ELS
worth, hotel proprietor of New Digs
gins, Wis, on Nov. 8, following a dis
pute in a card game. The jury re-
turned its verdict at 1870 p. m. The
case was prosecuted by District At
torney J. E. Boyle.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1923-12-12

the weekend with Mrs. Margaret
Deneen in Potosi.
c. J. Ragatz and family are again
comfortably settled in the home they
vacated when they removed to Cali
fornia year ago.
Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Livens depart
ed from Potosi last Tuesday and have
gone to Anaconda Mont, for a visit
of an indefinite period with relatives.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1923-12-12
THESE MAY WE'D

Herman Otto Frey and Irene Pris-
ella Ransom, Boscobel.
Dewey Markley and Lucilles Fad
rail, Muscoda
Delbert McDermott, White Oak
Wis; Coletta Sullivan, Cuba City.
Claire Butson, Lima; Gladys Steph-
ems, Ellenboro.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1923-12-12
Benefits Drug Store

Chs books at all prices Many good beautifully illustrated coos
al
books or and6Oc
Such Zane Grey Crwood Harold Bell Wright Sinclair Lewis
OF C. Iincona ndma other
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1923-12-12
In Our List of new copyright books,
selling around 81, are

'The Mine with the Iron Door,
by Harold Bell Wright, "The Desert
Healer" by E. M. Hull, "The Alas
kan" by Curwood, Captain Blood and
Fortunes Fool 10y Rafael Sabatini,
"The Glimpses of the Moon" by
Edith Wharton, 'The Caspards of
Pine Croft" by Connor, 'Oliver Octo-
Der" by McCutcheon, "The Parowan
Bonanza" by Bower, Doctor Nye"
by Joseph C. Lincoln, "Black Oxen
by Gertrude Atherton, "Carmac's
Folly" by Gilbert Parker, "The Evil
Shepherd" by Oppenheim, "The Dim
Lantern" by Bailey, ga Sen at the
Front" by Edith Wharton, "The
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1923-12-12

Great Moment" by Elinor Glyn,
Bread" by Charles G.. Norris and
emily of New Moon" by Montgom-
cry, and also others.
Some standard books suitable
for gifts, are James Whitcomb
Riley's, also Robert w. Services,
viz: Rhymes of Red Cross Man.,
Ballads of a Cheechako", Ballads
of Bohemian, "The Spell of the
Yukon, and Edgar A. Guests
Poems of Patriotism, ''The Passing
Throng", "Heap O'Livin", path to
Home, when Day is Done and Just
Folks
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-07
Chinese Fnanciers Demand
Report on Loans Contracted

Shanghai Feb. 13, (MaiD-Sugges-
lions that China's customs surplus
and salt revenues be employed to
meet pressing foreign obligations
continued through January to meet
with vigorous opposition from Chin
csc financial and commercial inter-
ests in Shanghai. In this connection
the Chinese Chamber of Commerce
addressed a. telegram to the Picking
government demanding publication
of a detailed report of loans con-
tracted since the establishment of the
Republic.
Referring to the proposals to use
the customs surplus and salt reve-
nues to discharge foreign loans the
message asserts this would mean ac-
tual national bankruptcy. The mes
sage continues:
China being Republic, the coun-
try should naturally be governed by
the people and for the people. A Re-
public may be compared to a corpor-
alton Of which the government is the
management and the people. the
IF through mismanagement the
corporation has burdened itself with
3 pile of debt and has brought itself
to the verge Of bankruptcy the logi-
cal outcome of such a situation is for
the shareholders to investigate the
accounts by a careful audit and to
devise means for meeting the claims
of the creditors. but before this is
done the intervention on the part of
persons who do not have the role of
shareholders is in every respect an
indefensible procedure. Now is the
time for the people TO fulfill their du-
ties as shareholders by looking into
the financial affairs Of their corpora
ton"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-07
Stonington Thanks
Governor for Aid
in Securing Coal

\ few days ago the people of Ston-
ington communicated with Governor
Baxter and said that unless the ice
was broken in Stonington Harbor the
quarries would have to shut down.
Governor Baxter immediately got in
touch with Fuel Director Lane and
the United States tug "Acushnet"
was dispatched to the scene. The ice
was broken and the coal delivered.
Governor Baxter has just received
the following letter from StoniNgton:
My dear Governor Baxter:
| wish to thank YOU for your
pr ompt assistance in wiring the cap
tain of the tug "Acushnct" which
wire was delivered to him on his
arrival this morning and the service
requested has been rendered prompt
ly relieving 4 very difficult situation
and avoiding the closing Of our plant
and the laying off of nearly 400 men.
The Fuller company is appreciative
of Your cO-Opertion.
Very respectfully yours.
GEORGE y. FULLER co.
j. l.. MANNING.
Generl Manager of Quarries."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-07
PITTSFIELD

There will be a benefit whist party
on st. Patrick's eve, Friday, March
16, at Perkins hall. given by the ladies'
of St. Agnes Guild.
At a regular meeting Of Somerset
Lodge, No. Jas, X. Of p. to be held
Thursday evening, March s, the
rank Of Knight will be conferred on
candidates and the degree work will
be followed by banquet. Steamed
clans will be on the menu. All mem
bers are requested to be present on
this occasion.
The New Era Auxiliary Of the
Baptist church will meet Thursday
afternoon. March s at the home of
Mrs. Mertie Palmer on Main street.
The hostesses will be Mrs. Mertie
Palmer. Mrs. Lottie Files and Mrs.
Mae Berdeen.
Carl r. Hatch was a passenger on
the morning train for Bangor Mon
day on matters of business.
G. A. Chadbourne, private secre-
tary to Gov. Baxter, was in town
Monday morning on his return from
Harmony. where he passed the
week END the guest of relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-07
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-07
BRIGHT PROSPECTS
AHEAD FOR maine
SHEEP BREEDING

The story of Names recovery of
its lost industry-sheep raising-will
soon be cried in far western and
southern states in a novel manner,
according to the plans of the Maine
Sheep and Wool Growers associa-
ton, which are now maturing. This
cooperative group has made wonder
full progress the past few years in
building up the sheep business OF the
state, working along conservative yet
constructive lines. It's plan of pool
ing 1he wool clip Of its members who
are in All parts of the state. has re-
suited in most satisfactory returns to
the growers.
Sheep Specialist G.. II, Crawford of
the Agricultural department said
Tuesday that at = recent meeting Of
the association it was decided to in
auguratc an educational campaign
which would serve the double pur-
pose of advertising the possibilities
OF the sheep business in Maine, as
well as disposing of manufactured
products made of Maine virgin wool.
Through an arrangement with
parties in far western and southern
states, suitings. tailormade suits
and sweaters If pure wool shorl
from the backs of sheep raised in the
Zine Tree State will be sold by
trained statesmen who will not only
call attention to the superior quality
of the goods but will laud the State
where the. came from.
Tho success of the Maine Sheep
and Wool Growers association said
Air. Crawford. lis seen not only in
the immediate handsome returns
realized by it's members, but also in
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-07
Some One Stole
Tutankhamen's Purse

Luxor. Egypt, Feb. 1-(MaiD-Of
all the fine things found in the outer
room of the disturbed resting place of
King TutanEhamen. the finest, from
the antiquarian standpoint. is the
"Ushabti." a small image of the king
himself. That, at least, is the opinion
of Lord Carnarvon.
The 'Ushabti,' or "Answerer,"
showing the Gefunct monarch in the
guiso Of Osiris. was customarily
placed in royal tombs with an in
scription stating that the image was
prepared to do any work imposed
upon it. Then the tomb was sealed
so tightly nobody could get to the
"Ushabti," and request it to do some
thing.
Back in what Tutankhamen may
in his language. have referred to as
the good old days of yore, the
Pharaoh. when he died, was accom-
panied to the underworld by a slave,
sacrificed during the royal funeral
ceremonies. In more modern"
times the slave was allowed to live,
and the "Ushabti" was substituted
for him. This was done in the case
of Tutankhamen.
King Tutankhamen took some of
his money with him when he died,
but it was gone and his purse. also,
when the outer chamber was opened
by Howard Carter. The archaelo-
Sists were quite sad about this, for
they believe there is only one eX-
ample Of such u purse in existence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-07

drawn vehicles used for carrying
heavy loads on ways and bridges.
The act provides that no animal
drawn vehicle on wheels shall be
used on any way or bridge of this
State unless the vehicle is equipped
with fat tires the width of which is
as follows:
On vehicles equipped with aXles
having a diameter OF not more than
one and one half inches the tires
shall be not less than two inches in
w ]6n vehicles eouipooa with ax,es
having a diameter of more than one
and one half inches and not more
than one and three quarters inches
the tires shall not be less than three
inches in width.
On vehicles equipped with aXles
having diameter greater than one
and three quarters inches but not
greater than two inches the tires
shall not be less than three and one
half inches in width.
On vehicles equipped with aXles
having diameter greater than two
inches the tires shall be not less
than four inches in width.
This shall not apply to vehicles
used solely on paved or macadamized
streets of cities or towns. Municipal
officers or other road officials are
empowered to regulate the width of
tires on such vehicles.
The act shall become effective
February !. 1928.
To Create State Road Fund
Phillips of Orrington-Act creating
a State road fund. which provides
that all appropriations by the Legis-
lature for State roads and bridges
as well as all fees for the registra-
ton of motor vehicles shall go into
this fund. From this fund the
Legislature is to appropriate definite
amounts for maintenance of second
and third class roads, maturing
highway and bridge bonds. interest
On such bonds and expense of en-
forcing the automobile laws. No
money received from bond issues is
to he included in this fund. The act
further defines the order in which
these appropriations shall 10 made.
Amending Marriage Laws
Boulter of kittcry-Act amending
the marriage laws of Maine so as to
give authority to city or town clerks
to require applicants for marriage
license whom he may have reason to
think is not of II legal age, to furn-
ish birth certificate.