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Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1925-08-29

the things which have made his life
miserable during his sixty years have
never happened
l know young mother who lives in
hourly terror that something will hap
pen to her baby. She sees germs on
everything that he touches and on
everything that touches him. She
looks forward to the time when he
will have broken bones and a frac-
tured skull 1t is true that he has
fallen out Of bed and tumbled down
stairs but his little soft body has been
scarcely the worse for its contact with
the floor. He had a few bruises and a
little diseoloration, but he was CUR
Cling in complete happiness fifteen
minutes afterward. He was not burt
half rs badly as she had supposed
She is constantly dreading measles
and humps, chlckenpox and whooping
cough. She cannbt be made to see
that nature is training his body to
resist the inroads Of disease She
weighs him every Sunday. anxious for
fear he may have lost weight or nav
not be quite up to Doctor HoIt,s
standard Of perfection All the time
pc Is healthy and happy and hilarious
~ unconscious Of these dreaded hor-
rors which practically never come 10
him, or il they do come prove to be
insignificant.
Yesterday morning l woke with the
thought that I had two extremely dis.
agreeable tasks TO perform during taa
day that involved the saving of things
that would not be pleasant to me nor
70 the person who had 10 listen I felt
like running I shrank back from the
disagaeeable duty I wished thar T
might Shunt Ct upon some one else
But found when 7 faced # coura
geonsiy when I went to it straigbtfor-
wardly and kindly that most If tbe
disagreeahle part disappeared or
through rather easIIr
And 50 have found that most Of the
Objectionable and disacreeabla and
trying experiences eli life are worse IN
anticipation than On realization Tia
trouble and privaioa ana he saeri.
nces that We ]ook forward r. vltr
dread either never come 10 us or nrero
iar less irving than we anticinata
Even 5ae dreaded specter Of de8fb I
nave aa aolat when ge come Ia Dast
MIN faee g face, VII have loSt III
,err'rS Most people whom bav,
seea g have done 50 courageo8Slv
s7ar.sss.y, QainleSslv and often win
ol. resret Who knows bur mar 81.
hereafter which We sometimes Sb-ir5
tro1 may not hold for each - rs
more tag aud greater oppor-nnftfss
asa Goes the presentf II NAV no, ne
II dalt and monotonous in hesv.o j
u .gaT eFen II ve are given 4 harp
ssi5 western Ssvspsp.- ua,s.,
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1925-08-29

That He Struck and Recolled From
the Opposite Wall.
OF the open closet door. swayed weakly
and blinked at him In dawnlng. In.
ereduIous understanding and relief
Facing them both the Incompatible
jerks, all self.control and presence OF
mind departed, helplessly gasped and
suffered.
My Gawd" he said, over and over.
And ycu In there. too. Miss Campbell.
ana most sui0cated-"
Renshaw pat him aside and caught
the girls arm as she bllnked and
swayed.
1T was pretty bad while II lasted.
but It's over now" he said cheerfullv.
STEADY her ca the other side jerks.
and wen get her to her room. Here.
hurry upg
For Jeu6s was examining the door
20 discover the cause Of the accident.
His face had an odd ehalky look that.
even IN the excitement or the moment.
Renshaw noticed. At the latter's crisp
order he found his wits. and hurried
70 the other side OF Verify TO take her
arm.
"1t might q Killed her" be dazedly
muttercd.
Nothing Of the Sort" Renshaw
shot warning look at him over her
head Some one was bound 10 hear
The noise We kept up I can't under
stand why you didn't hear It sooner
= did hear Il sooner, sir" jerks con
fessed, affect under the shock be had
received Il heard II Tor more than
an hour But I didn't pay any atten-
ton % IT, because ! thought II came
from somewhere outside lie re-
turned 10 his original refrain: "Sae
might have suGocated /"
Wei. shes all right now. Here
you are hlss Campbell, safe az the
door of your own room. Better lie
down Cor a while"
He opened the door for her. watched
her walk unsteadly across she TIRES
hold, closed tho door. aud looked at
jerks.
get a glass of sherry FOR Mss
Campbell aud then bring q WHISKY
and soda 10 my room be directed.
jerks did not return his usual brisk
Affirmative lie did no even move
from the spot where he stood. Tne
fart that the secrets. IS peril had Al
least been equal 10 that o. his Yuuns
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1925-08-29
Apples Once Gre.p WIZ

Apples, as we know them today. in
ancient times grew wild in parts Of
Europe and Asia. and their cultivation
Began in Europe centuries ago, but it
remained Tor Americans 10 make the
greatest progress IN this direction.
One Of the first OF these benefactors
was Loammi Baldwin. While promi.
nent ID his capacity as an engineer. he
would long since have been forgotten
except for his horticultural experi.
ments. which resulted In the produc-
ton Of the famous spple which bears
his name.
The United States now produces the
bulk OF the worlds apple crop and Can.
ada adds 70 North American suprem-
acy. The European self extends from
Norway to southern France -Ae fruit
Is also cultivated in New Zealand Taa
mania and other eounrisA-Dstrali
News
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1925-08-29

Solution of Last Weeks Puzzle.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1925-08-29
CUSTOM

q CUSTOM is rock-bound immoyable,
or at least 1t is in the little com
munity in which / live. If one under
graduate takes off carriers the whole
group within a week will be running
around with their socks crumpling
over their shoe tops. If one girl bobs
her hair OF rouges her cheeks most
Of the others fall unresisting into line.
When | inquire. as l often do, why
certain things are being done in q Ger
tain way in our community or in one
Of the organizations to which | am
attached | almost invariably ger the
answer, why we've always done it
that way" The Idea that one could
change or improve a custom seems
never to have entered the heads ot
those in charge of affairs.
We stick to the old because 1t is
easier to do so.
know man up in the country
Who although there is a good furnace
in the house into which he has moved
still runs a base burner and carries n
the coal and carries out the ashes and
shakes the thing down in the morn
ing just as he has been accusIomea 70
do since. the time he was a boy E
always done 1t that way, SO wins
changer
l have been trying recently in ire
academic community In which ! .'
70 bring about a change with
ence to a custom which has been
lowed for many years by the orgeu
tons about the campus in the
cedure connected with their in.1a-
tons. There is no sense in what
are doing, there is no intelligent
pose in it excepting that it int
and amuses those who plan and
cute the trick played upon the
ates. II wastes time, it nor
quenty entails dangers, and i 2
way tests or develops the chafa
of the initiates. When / make
for eliminating ii, I always -
come back:
Why, we've always done
way What else could we de
cut that 0utg
1t never occurs TO them g
might possibly be better to do
Ing if what is being done is
If not harmful.
Mrs. Clifford always cleaned
kitchen on Saturday mornings
swept the room carefully. ea5A
all the dirt into a little pile n
Of the door where those who
and went either stepped oysE
tracked through Ii. She heE
scrubbing at the farthest corr
the room. and when she finally -
the little pile Of refuse she gat5e
up in q dust pan and threN
the stove. why she did net 81
at first. / never could understaa
cepting. as she said. shed
done It The other way.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1925-08-29

was sagging against his shoulder. His
grasp on her hand frightened
I'm sure you're tired" he said
gently. won't you sit down nowY"
NO; won't take more than my
share Of the air that is left"
He laughed "Stin harplng on that
air. he chided.
The girls voice was faint, but the
impulse toward panic had passed.
She was feeling queer and rather
drowsy.
"Herew Renshaw was shaking her
quickly, almost violently. You're not
going to faint, are your Pull your
self together. Try to brace uDw He
rubbed her hands. pull yourself to-
gether," he urgently repeated. Don't
let yourself gow
The appeal in his voice reached her.
Il feel so strange" she murmured.
ITS the air / can't get deep
breath"
He dropped her hands and started
an assault on the door that was fren-
lied IN its desperation He would get
the girl ont Of that hole, he decided
II be had TO batter down the walls Of
that Id house. He'd rouse some Of
those deaf fools who were doing In
distant wings. He'd make them think
the last trump was sounding
He had resumed the role OF the hu-
man batterlngram. Verify was past
protest, and he kept II mp. Suddenly,
head first. he pitched into the outer
corridor with such force that he struck
and recoiled from the opposite wall
Behind him, Verify, clutehing the sides
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1925-08-29

mistress obviously did not interest or
concern him. Renshaw watched him
with a tolerant understanding Of his
viewpoint.
"She might Of been suffocated,"
jerks slowly repeated
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1925-08-29
How TO SOLVE a CROSSWORD PUZZLE

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The Washington times., 1925-05-19
Err LONG ILL., HAD DIRECTED D. C. AFFAIRS FROM APARTMENT

Commissioner Oyster. But he liked
them. He was always ready to fight
back.
Ready to Fight.
"Why not fight?" he always said
Captain Oysters career. briefly,
follows:
He was born in this city February
IL. 1851, the son Of George ~. and
Rosa Al. Oyster. He was christened
James Frederick Oyster. He vas
educated in the public schools and
the old Rittenh0use Academy.
He entered the employment OF
Pilling's furniture house In 1855,
keeping this job until 1870 when he
entered his fathers butter business.
On his fathers retirement, he oper-
ated the business jointly with his
brother, the late George nj. Oyster,
jr. He was captain Of the Nationai
Rifles until the organization dis
banded in 1901.
He was ex-president the Merchants
Business Mems Association; express
dent. Board OF Education; director,
Federal Reserve Bank, Richmond
District: District Commissioner; pres.
ident, Chamber OF Commences, and
president, Board of Trade
He was a member of the Columbsa
Country Club and the Masonic Order.
He married Emma ]. DetWeiier1 Of
this city, in 1856.
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Since his appointment as Com
missioner, Oyster has taken but
little vacation. day off now and
then. During one year, he was
absent from his office only two
days.
II get as much pleasure work
ing in the District building as
do on a vacation he always told
friends who urged rest.
II don't want rest, he contin-
ued. II have worked all my life
and intend TO continue"
Never Would Retire.
Captain Oyster never knew the
definition of the word retire.
Quit work." Oyster said recently,
mot me. When I quit. I'm ready tn
die. I've worked all my life and
intend to continue"
Captain oyster is said to have left
about 5000 900 to his children. Ills
butter and egg business he valued At
half this amount He had abou.
500 900 invested in real estate and
the rest in securities.
Captain Oyster has been identified
with hundreds Of business enter.
prises In this city. serving in an
official capacity with many OF them.
Very few public officers in Wash.
ington. were subject to attacks like
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they assure me he is good su-
me-"
Roosevelt Changed Mind.
Roosevelt then closed the III
terview. But Oyster said to him:
Mr.. President, / am sorry, siI,
but the superintendent is going"
Roosevelt was peeved. He fairly
shouted: What, do you mean to
say you are not going TO carry out
my wishes Oyster told him
the board could not do so under the
circumstances.
Then he ordered Oyster to, and
he again refused. He was then
angry. Oyster asked him to look
at a letter he brought with him.
He consented, reading it. When
he finished, he said: who wrote
this?' Oyster told him, your friend.
the superintendent
He's no friend of mine" Rooss-
welt retorted. Throw him out
A few days later President Roose-
Welt called Oyster to the White
House and offered him the District
Commissionership. He declined the
appointment at the time.
Stuck To Decisions
This is but one Of hundreds of
stories which show the fighting
spirit of Captain Oyster. He never
wavered after decision.
Not many years ago, Captain
Oyster was being mentioned as
District Rent Commissioner. An
other man was being boosted for
District Commissioner. The two met
anc discussed generally the situa-
tim here
A few weeks later. the man men
ti1ned for District Commissioner
was appointed Hearings we're held
in the Senate. Oyster was called
as a witness.
He related to the committee an
interview with the man in which
the latter offered to help him get
Rent Commissioner if he (Oysterl
would help him get the District
Commissionership.
Oyster said he declined. asking
the other man; What about the
public's feeling in this natter"
Oyster said the other man replied:
To hell with the public.
Ruined His Chances
The action of Oyster in repeat
ing that phrase ruined the mans
chance for nomination and he was
defeated
oyster served several years on
the Rent Commission. Then he
was named District Commissioner
four years ago. Last year he was
reappointed District Commissioner.
He has served continuously since.
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power to gain the confidence of the
community. Thirdly, / resolved to
save $4,000. l have accomplished
these three ambitions and am
ready to go.
The Commissioner was proud of
the title of Captain" gained when
he served with the National Rifles.
He was always recalling interest
ing incidents In his life during the
time he was member of the Rifles
ganization.
His Public Offices.
His military career was brief,
about five years.
Captain Oysters first public Of
flee was as member of the Board
of Education. He soon rose to the
position of president of the board.
There is one incident in his service
on the board that Oyster always
recalls with much pleasure.
The Board of Education decided
to GUST William Chancellor. the SUI
perintendent of schools. The super
intendent then got his pull togethes
and got the ear of President Roose-
welt The President became very
indignant when he learned of the
boards plan. He sent for the
Board of Education.
Oyster responded. President Roose-
welt gave him personal interview.
When he entered the office, the
President was pacing up and down.
He turned suddenly and said:
Mr.. Oyster. understand you
are going to fire the superintend-
ent of schools. Is that SOP
Yes, sir" Oyster replied
want him kept" Roosevelt
continued Several Senators have
been to see me about the man, and
The Washington times., 1925-05-19
Dissolved ORDERS; SAVES
SHIP AFTER ExPLo sIoN

NORFOLK, Va, May 1s.-Fof
saving from total destruction 4 ship
and her cargo. worth half million
dollars, libel has been filed in United
staes District Court here by The
wood Towing Company against the
owners Of the Italian freight steam
er Adige, which was damaged IN
an explosion.
The libel papers ask for - liberal
award OF salvage. stating that
nrompt action by the t0wbOat
saved the vessel The crew was
ii 4 panic, and had the tug cap
tain beached the Adiage, as ordered
by the Italian mate, the libel AYERS,
the vessel would have been totally
DESTROYED.
The Washington times., 1925-05-19
PASTOR To BARE
HAGERSTOWN
PITFALLS
Dr.. Carpenter Summoned by
Grand Jury to Tell
More of Vice

HAGERSTOWN. Nd, May 10
The Reverend Doctor @. G. Car
renter. pastor of the First Brethren
Church Of this city, whose sermon,
Pitfalls of Hagerstown,' preached
Sunday night depicting laxity Of
morals among the young men and
girls of the city created a sensa-
ton, was summoned before the
grand jury of the May term of the
circuit court here this morning to
tell what he knows of conditions
The minister in his sermon de-
clared that at dance held recently
by the younger set of the city,
admission was pint, two dollars
and a girl.
Young men. it was said. carried
liquor to. the dance in jugs instead
of on their hips Prohibition and
county officials objected Doctor
Carpenters statements, saying they
reflected upon them for not en-
forcing the law and it was at the
suggestion of these officers that
the minister was hailed before the
grand jury. it is said.
The Washington times., 1925-05-19
Oyster Died in Harness,
AS He Wished; Played
Active Role in Civic Life

Captain Oyster died as he wished
in the service of the people of
his native home, Washington. He
died lin harness. to the last min.
ute actively on the job as District
Commissioner, directing the work
of the police, fire, health and play.
The Washington times., 1925-05-19
Suit Over Burning Of
Khan Chiefs Yacht
Is Ouashed
~ Internatlonal News service.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, May
19.-The 1885, 900 damage suit
brought by D. C. Stephenson,
former X. X. X. leader, in In
diana, against Hiram Evans,
ex-imperial wizard of the
khan, following the burning of
Stephenson's yacht at Toledo,
Ohio, last year was dismissed
by Federal Judge Robert C.
Baltzell today.
No one appeared when the
case was called for trial and
Judge Baltzell ordered it stricken
from the docket.
Stephenson, facing trial on
June on q murder charge
growing out of the death last
month of Madge Oberholtzer,
twenty-eight, declared in bring
ing the action that Evans had
conspired to destroy the yacht
by fire.
The Washington times., 1925-05-19
Father Held Slayer Of
His Son During
RowOver Mule

= AIKEN S. c., May 19.-Dowell
A. Worley, of Horse Creek Val
lev has been declared guilty
by jury of his peers
of the murder of his six
teen-year-old son, Gideon. The
verdict carries a recommended
ton for mercy and this will
make Worley's sentence life inn
prisonment.
The youth was slain April 4.
Father and son had quarreled
over the whipping of a mule.
The Washington times., 1925-05-19

a few years ago struck terror into
the hearts of Washington under
world. His weight had dropped
from 200 pounds to below q hundred.
Mentally, however, he was as alert
as ever.
From his apartment, Commits
sioner Oyster directed the activities
of the fire, police, health, play
ground, and weights and market
departments Of the District Govern
ment. the divisions directly under
his supervision. He had frequent
conference with department. heads,
and until two days ago kept up his
correspondence.
hopeful he would be able to get
back at his desk in the District
Building. He was downcast when
his physical condition would not
permit him to take part in the
inaugural Day parade.
Friend of Newspapermen.
Among the Commissioners closest
friends were newspapermen. He
took them into his confidence Only
few days ago, with a wavering
hand, he wrote to one newspaper
man:
Il want to take this opportunity
TO tell you, and through you the
other boys, how much / appreciate
the interest you all have always
shown in me- l wish l had some
good story to give out, and am
constantly in touch with my de-
partments. At the very first op-
portunity 1 am going to have you
boys come up and maybe we can
stir up something
The first Opportunity did not
come. The story did come in the
death of Captain Jim,' a story
Washington newspapermen write
with sorrow in their hearts.
Favored Citizens Council.
One of the last public acts Of
Commissioned Oyster was to give
his endorsement to the new Citi-
zens' Advisory Council. As Com
missioner he always sought the
sentiment of the people before
taking an official step and in the
organization of the council he be-
lieved Washington citizens were
getting an opportunity to express
themselves on civic questions.
The work of Commissioner Oys-
ter today was taken over by Cuno
II. Rudolph, president of the board
of District Commissioners. who will
be in charge unit President Coolidge
names a successor TO the late com.
missioner
Rudolph Notified First.
Commissioner Rudolph was the
first to be notified of the death of
Captain Oyster. He Immediately
ordered flags to be half stated for
thirty days Acting Superintendent
of Police Charles A. Evans early
this morning sent out an official
communication to the precincts
announcing with sorrow and re-
greet" the death of the police COM
missioner.
Thousands Of Friends.
Commissioner oyster had a per.
sonal acquaintance with many thUu-
sands in Washington. HIS open
door policy atSthe District building
brought him on an average of
10 900 callers q year He was avail
able to his friends and those having
official business at al! times
Particularly did those in trouble
turn to Commissioner Oyster. He
was ever sympa lhetic, always will.
ing to help. Fl kindly interest in
the many who called on him won
MIN many admirers.
James I. Lloyd. president of the
Board of .ducation, said today the
board would meet tomorrow after
noon TO pass resolution of regret.
only the most necessary busi1e A
Will be- transa cteG, he said.
The Washington times., 1925-05-19
Lace Now in Style

CHICAGO. May 19.-Laces are
the smart material this season, ac-
cording to Miss Anne Swinson, dis
rector OF the Fashion Art League
OF America. In an address before
the leagues spring fashion snow
and annual convention here.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-12-03

with music and playing games. Re-
freshments were served, toast
ed cheese nibbles, sandwiches, pick
lie, cocoa and candy. Misses Louise
Fawcett, Ellanore Workman, Lucille
Burfield and Marjorie NewbeTry as
sisted the hostess in serving. Webb
Chapter D. e. s, met in regular ses-
sion at their chapter room Thanks
giving night and elected the follow
ing officers for the ensuing year:
w. NJ, Bess Mercer; w. p, Harris
Phillips; Assist. Matron, Goldie
Choguill; Assist. Con ductress,
frankie Gage; Conductress, Lucia
White; Sec'y, Mary Hook; Treas,
Ethel Phillips; Adah, Lucille FARES;
Ruth, Laura Broofnhall; Esther, Eth
el Wootton; Martha, frankie Hawk
ms: Electa, Clara Swayne; Chap
lain, Agnes Dewitt; Pianist, Lucy
Penrose; Warden, Clara Hook; Sen
tinel, Clarence Bishop; Marshall,
Myrtle Henery. The next regular
meeting will be Dec. 24.-Carrie
Bishop, w M "