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TUEBDAY, JANUARY 6, 1914
THE DEMOCRATIC BANNER
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CHANGES
In The Supreme Court May
Occur Soon
One Or Two Older Judges
May Resign
Washington, D. C, Jan. 3 Once
more official Washington hears a
rumor that there may soon be a
vacancy among the members of the
Supreme Court of the United States.
The rumor may bo based on fact and
It may not bo. It Is known that at
least two of tho older members have
been in rather poor health for some
time, but whether they contemplate
rotlrjng from the bench Is a matter
concerning which there has been at
least ho public intimation.
It seems likely, however, that Presi
dent Wilson will have an opportunity
to fill one or more vacancies in the
highest court before his term expires.
In fact, the strong probabilities are
that the membership of tho court will
be changed between now and March
4, 1917.
It is a pretty general rule among
tho members of the court to take ad
vantage of the law which permits
them to retire with full pay when they
have reached the ago of soventy,
though in the case of a few members
who have been blest with robust
health they have waived tho rule and
have continued to grace the woolsack
for several years after they have
reached tho ago of earned retirement.
At other times the exigencies of poli
tics have caused them to hold on or
retire, as tho case may be, in the
hope that their places may bo filled
with men of their own party.
At the present time Associate
Justice "Holmes and Assoclato Justice
McKenna aro the only members of
tho court eligible to retirement on ac
count of age. Justice McKenna
reached the allotted three score and
ten last August. Justice Holmes will
he seventy-three years old next
March. Justice Lurton will attain his
seventieth year before the end of 1914
and Chief Justice White will reach
tho same age a year or more before
President Wilson's term of office ex
JPlces.. , Associate Justice Day will bo
sixty-five years old in April. Tho
other members of the court have ten
or more years to serve yet before
pny of them would be eligible to re
tirement. At seventy-three, Associate Justice
Holmes js the oldest momber of the
court. Though he still does his full
' bhare of tho work that falls to the
bench, it is well known that his
health has not been of the best during
the past few years and persons who
are in his confidence have a well fixed
impression that he is almost ready to
letlre.
Joseph McKenna, tho next "old
man" of the bench, still has the. fcpry
step of tho man of fifty. His work on
tho bench does not wear on him
and ho Is actlvo In many other di
rections. Though he Is now eligible to
retirement on full pay thero has been
no intimation that he is thinking of
taking such a step.
Edward D. White, tho chief Justice,
was appointed an associate justice of
tho supreme court in 1894 and became
chief Justice in 1910. He has given
twenty years to the arduous task of
weighing every matter comjng before
the court. He is a hale and hearty,
well preserved man and bears his
sixty-nine years with grace. No rum
ors of his prospective retirement have
been heard. Nevertheless, a comblna
Hon of circumstances might induce
him to quit the bench before President
Wilson's term expires. Though lor
the time ho is chief Justice Mr. White
is compelled by precedent and good
ta3te to keep out of politics he Is yet
a stanch Democrat. Should ho be
come convinced that the next admini
stration might bo other than Demo
cratic it is within tho range of prob
abilities that he would resign before
March 4, 1917, in order that President
Wilson might appoint as his succes
sor a man of his own political faith.
For opposite reasons Assoclato
Justice Day Is likely to hold on until
after the next general election.. Jus
tice Day will not reach the age of
sevonty until 1919. It is natural to
suppose that ho will remain on the
bench until he becomes eligible to
retirement with full pay. At tho same
time, never a robust man, his health
has been far from satisfactory during
the past few years and an announce
ment of his 'etlremont would cause
no surprise among his friends. Ho is
a Republican and In consequence ho
will likely hold on until the next elec-
tlon In the hope that a Republican
1 1 president may have the opportunity to
name his successor.
At present there are three Demo
crats on tho bench Chief Justice
White and Justices Lurton and Lamar
While Justices McKenna, Holmes
Day, Hughes, Van Dovnnter and Pit
noy nro Hopubllcans. Tho presump
tion Is that In filling nny vacancies
that may occur during his administra
tion President Wilson will solect Dem
ocrats and that ho will probably look
to tho South. Slnco 1861 thero have
been only seven Justices appolntod
from Bouthorn Statos. They nro in
tho order named Harlan of Kentucky,
Woods of Georgia, Tanler of Miasis
slppl, Jackson of Tennessee, White of
Louisiana Lurton of Tonnesseo, nnd
Lamar of Georgia. During tho same
time twonty Justices havo been ap
pointed from Northern States.
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ME
ST
AUTO
Licenses To Number Of 86,
156 Issued In 1913
BULLETINS
Of Two Men For Hunting
With A Ferret
Leo Butler and Orrvlllo Shults,
young men residing In Mt. Vernon,
were arrested a few days ago by Depu
y Game Wardon Clint McKInloy on a
charge of hunting game with a ferret.
When arraigned before Justice of tho
Peace Georgo S. Harter, each pleaded
guilty to tho charge They wore re
leased upon their own recognizance,
but wero ordered to appear before
'Squire Harter Saturday afternoon to
receive sentence. The affidavit was
filed with Justice Harter by Deputy
Warden McKInloy.
WORKMAN'S
Boooks for tho year 1913 woro closed
by State Registrar of Automobiles
Shoarer at noon Wednesday. Tho to-
tal number of licenses issued during
tho yoar was 80,156, against a total of
63,117 In 1912. Tho first license for
tho year was Issued to Earl C. Sever-
cool, 30C Summit street, Toledo, and
tho last ono to Prof. E. O. McGowan
of Whellorsburg, Scioto county.
Tho total number of chauffeurs' li
censes Issued for tho year was 10,052.
Hundreds of applications for tho 1914
tags aro being received dally, but
none will be issued until the constitu
tionality of tho Warnes auto law is de
cided by tho supremo court. This is
not expected boforo tho first or proba
bly the middle of February. In tho
meantime all autolsts are instructed
to keep on using their 1913 tags.
New autos purchased between tho
end of tho year and tho decision of.
the supremo court will be permitted
to go without a tag.
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FOURTH
MS
Is A litica Woman In City Of
Columbus
FATAL FALL
Cleveland, 0., Jan. 3. While sev
eral hundred looked on, E. Burr, a
structural steel worker, fell nine
stories from tho Halle building. He
died in an ambulance on his way to
the hospital. It was Burr's first day
at work. He stepped on a plank,
which tipped and threw him down an
elevator shaft.
"King" Lear a Red.
Cincinnati, O., Jan. 3. Manager
Herzog of the Cincinnati Reds wired
President August Herrmann that he
has signed "King" Lear, star pitcher
of the Princeton university basebrll
'teamksfj'oar. ' "'
Very Latest In Negligees.
One of tho latest fashions in negli
gees Is the one that is made with a
leep yoke of lnce that extends In tho
tld "Mother Hubbnrd" fashion to be
low arm depth. To this the lower part
of tho negligee Is draped so that the
folds fall in long, graceful festoons.
The sleeves are in one with tho yoke.
Which is lined with moussellne de soio
STABS WIFE
AND
PARAMOUR
Steubenvllle, O., Jan. 8. After fol
lowing his wife and Richard Daoub,
40, a Syrian peddler, over three
states for almost a year, Aca Zacour,
35, a Syrian peddler, caught them in
n tenement house here, and after
stabbing Daoub to death, perhaps fa
tally stabbed MrSj Zacour. Tho chase
begon in Amsterdam, O. Zacour es
carjed. 4.
TWO MEN
ON THE JOB
Cleveland, O., Jan. 3. There are
two heads to tho state's free employ
ment agency here. Fred Lange, who
was state commissioner of labor until
the Job was abolished, appeared with
a commission from the industrial
commission naming him head of the
office. William A. Vaughn, superinten
dent, refuses to recognize Lange's
appointment.
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DEATHS
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James E. Oram
James E. Oram died at his home on
the New Gambler road east of tho city
Friday afternoon at 2:10 o'clock after
an Illness of but one week's duration
caused by paralysis of tho throat. He
was a retired carpenter and was born
Oct. 23th, 1828. He is survived by
cne son, Joseph, Oram, bne daughter,
Mrs. John O'Malley, one brother, Dav
id Oram and pno sister, Mrs. Mary
Olffin The funeral at tho home of
Milton Mahaffey at 704 East Chestunt
ttreot Monday. Interment In Mound
View cemetery.
(Columbus Dispatch)
Mrs. Rachel J. Buxton, aged 50, of
Utlca, who camo to Columbus to visit
her brother, David Emsweller, 394
South Sixth street, is missing from the
Emsweller homo and her husband,
George W. Buxton, fears the woman
may have committed suicide. She was
placed In the state hospital recently
after an attempt at suicide, and left
hero a month ago. Mrs. Buxton got
up about 6 o'clock Friday morning and
took her clothing, saying that she was
going down stairs to dross. When her
husband followed her, a lttle later, he
failed to And her The woman said she
wanted to go back to the state hospi
tal, but inquiries there Friday morn
ing showed she had not arrived.
She was about five feet four inches
tall, weighs about 90 pounds, has black
hair streaked with gray and was wear
ing a gingham dress and a shoit, dark
bluo jacket.
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4. MISSIONARY SOCIETIES 4.
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GAY STREET M. E.
The Woman's Foreign Missionary
society of tho M. E. church met Fri
day afternoon at 2 o'clock at the
church, tho president, Mrs. Frank
Long presiding. The meeting was
opened by singing tho hymn, "Watch
man Tell Us of tho Night." After the
usual business session the excellent
program on China was given with Mrs.
Sarah Tiebo as leader. Prayers wero
offored by Mrs. Caroline Mitchell, Mrs.
Emily Wlnegarden and Mrs. J. J.
Phiffer for tho success of our work in
this new year of 1914.
A song by tho W. T. M. S. double
quartette. Descriptive map talk by
Mrs. P. S. Kelser. "Does China Need
Nurses," by Mrs. Thurlow Berger.
"A Question ot Doctrine," by Miss
Alice Lane. "Tho Healing of Body
and Soul," by Mrs. J. W. Walker.
"Tho Passing of tho Queue," by Mrs.
F. W. Soverns. Mrs. Marjorle Condlt
of Berea gave an Interesting talk
about the 11 Chinese students at
Baldwin University last year. "Tho
Blue Orchid," by Mrs. Park Blair.
' The People Thronged Them," by Mrs.
Porter Sockman. A song by tho quar
tette completed the program. A so
cial hour followed. Refreshments
were served by the committee.
On Good Roads To Be Issued
' By The State
First Copy To Deal With
Road Dragging
Beginning tho now year Tho State
nighway Department will publish a
monthly bulletin which will bo sent
to good roads enthusiasts throughout
the stato without charge. Tho bulle
tin is to contain many Interesting
features, its object being to got into
closer touch with rural conditions and
to stimulate Interest in the good roads
movement. The bulletin will be the
most complete of Its kind ever issued
in this state, will be 'printed in at
tractive form, and will be eargerly
watched for by good roads advocates.
Ono of the Interesting features of
the January number will be an expla
nation of the dragging act, which
becomes effective in. January 1914.
The provisions of the act require each
Loard of township trustees to appoint
ono ot their members as dragging
superintendent, whose duty Is to di
vide tho township intd dragging dis
tricts, of no more than six miles of
road to each district, and to super
vise the dragging of all the earth and
gravel loads in such districts.
Contracts are required to be let for
such work by February 15th of each
year. The new law requires trustees
to set apart funds for- dragging pur-
roses under penalty of line for failure
to do so.
Tho January bulletin will contain a
copy of the road dragging act and a
simple design of a durable road drag.
A free copy of this bulletin will be
mailed to any one Interested who
sends a post card request to James R.
Marker, State Highway Commissioner,
Columbus Ohio.
Those who are concerned with the
improvement of our roads in Knox
county will watch with interest the
efforts of the township trustees to
faithfully administer the provisions of
the dragging act.
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Trial
For Dr. Hyde
Kansas City
In
WEALTHIEST
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To Be Given Under Auspices
Of Festival Association
Kansas City, Mo., Jan 3 The cane
of Dr. B. Clarke Hydo, the Kansas
City physician who for more than
four years has been under Indictment
on tho charge of murdering Col.
Thomas H. Swope, will be called for
trial Tuesday. Tills will be the fourth
trial of the famous case. Dr. Hyde
was first tried In May, 1910, convicted
and sentenced to Imprisonment for
life. Tho higher court remanded tho
case for a new trial. The second
trial ended abruptly when one of the
jurors escaped from the marshals and
disappeared. The third trial resulted
in a disagreement of the Jury.
Colonel Swope, widely known as a
millionaire and philanthropist, was an
undo of Dr. Hyde's wife. The motive
assigned for the alleged murder was a
desire on the part of the physician
that his wife might come into imme
diate possession of some of the Swopo
fortune.
Colonel Swope died Oct. 3, 1909.
His death followed soon after he had
suffered a severe convulsion and this
convulsion, It was charged by the
members of the Swope family, follow
ed immediately after the administra
tion of a capsule given by direction
of Dr. Hyde. It was proved at the
first trial tnat the physician had pur
chased cyanide of potassium in five
grain capsules. Dr. Hyde claimed he
bought the cyanide capsules to kill
roaches in his office.
Two days before the death ot
Colonel Swope, Moss Hunton, a cous
in of the millionaire, died at the
Swopo home following a stroke of
apoplexy. Dr. Hyde had treated Hun
ton. Beginning early in the Decem
ber following, an epidemic of typhoid
fever broke out in tho Swope house
hold during which ten members of the
family were stricken and one died.
In all, Dr. Hyde was indicted on
eleven counts, the remaining indict
ments charging him with trying to
murder members of the Swopo family
by Introducing typhoid germs and
poisons Into the medicines admini
stered by him.
At tho end of the third trial, in
which the Jury disagreed, doubt was
expressed whether Dr. Hyde would
be tried again, owing to the enormous
expense already Incurred by the pros
ecution. Since the first trial a num
ber of the principal witnesses have
died.
Heiress In Berlin Is Soon
To Wed
The Wedding To Be A Most
Elaborate One
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Society
News
Berlin, Jan. 3 Berlin society Is on
tho qui vlve In anticipation of the wed
ding next week of Germany's wealth
iest heiress, Frauleln Mario Anne von
Frledlander-Fuld, only daughter of
tho Berlin "Coal King," Privy Coun
cillor Fritz Von Frledlander-Fuld, and
Hon. John Mltford, fourth son of
Lord Redesdale of England.
Tho wedding festivities promise to
be the most costly and elaborate Ber
lin has ever known, excepting, of
course, the festivities that havo at
tended the marriages of members of
the Imperial family. They will extend
over three days, beginning with a din
ner party tomorrow evening, and fol
lowed by a reception on Monday,
whilo the wedding will take place on
Tuesday. All three functions will be
held at the magnificent von Frledlander-Fuld
mansion in the Parlser-Platze,
adjoining the French embassy.
Frauleln von Frledlander-Fuld is
the sole heiress of a fortune esti
mated at $15,000,000. Her father Is
the largest income taxpayer in Berlin,
his annual contribution on a taxable
fortune of 111,500,000 being 1837,000.
Berlin's biggest fortune, much of
which by the coming marriage may
some day bo transferred to England,
is that of a typically self-made Ger
man of Emperor William's era. Born
the son ot a Jewish coal merchant
named Frledlander, be managed by
business acumen to become the dom
inating figure in the Berlin coal mar
ket. His wife is the daughter of an
Amsterdam Jewish banker named
Fuld. After both had been converted
to Christianity and ennobled by the
Kaiser in 1906, they took the family
name of Von Friedlander-Fuld. The
"Coal King" is one of the German
millionaires on whom the Kaiser re
lies for substantial support for patri
otic projects. Frauleln Marie is a
beautiful brunette, an accomplished
linguist and equestrienne, and is pop
ular in society.
grfisis
Dancing
Enjoyed
An affair of unusual brilliancy waa.
tho closing danco of tho holiday sea
son In which Mr. and Mrs. C. G, Coop
er of East Gambler street entertained
ono hundred and twonty guests In the
Amory Friday evening In honor oC
their daughters, Miss Cooper and Miss
Louise Cooper, and their bouse guest,
Mr. W. Norman Fisher ot Gloucester,
Massachusetts.
Dancing was Indulged in until tho
hour of two in tho morning when tho
last strains of Mild's orchestra herald
ed tho end of what has been on excep
tional Christmas season in point ot en
tertainment. A delightful two-course luncheon:
was dispensed during tho courso of tho
evening on tables appropriately decor
ated with the flowers of tho winter
season. Poinsettlas wero the domi
nant note in the floral decoration ot
the hall.
The guests from other cities weroti
Mr. and Mrs. Howard MIddlcton Rog
ers of Crosswick, N. J.; Mrs. William
I Chlsholm, Sr of Cleveland, Ohio; the.
Misses Janet Logan of Columbus,
Ohio; Corlnno Wbrden of San Anton
io, Texas, and Mr. W. Norman Fishec
of Gloucester, Massachusetts
BAPTIST
The Woman's Missionary society of
tho Baptist church met with Mrs. E.
G. Fleming, 101 West Sugar street,
Friday afternoon, Jan.2. Mrs. Fleming
led tho the meeting and read for
scripture lesson Acts 13:2-47 after
which all repeated the Lord's prayer.
Tho following program was given:
Solo Mrs. Gllmore.
Map Study Mrs. aoodell.
Medical Education of Chinese Wo
menMrs. M. Bedell.
Interdenomlnatlon Co-operation
Mrs. Davis.
Mateilal Reinforcements Mrs.
Fleming,
Current Events on Mormonlsra
Mrs. Hurloy.
Prayer Mrs. Sandy.
During the social hour refreshments
were served by Mrs. Fleming.
Nell Kenyon Is to begin at Amerl
an tour soon under the Keith management.
(Communicated)
Encouraged by the enthusiastic and
unqualified success of last season's
musical production, the directors of
tho Mt. Vernon Festival Association
are planning this winter to place be
fore tho public a series of concerts
and oratories which shall, if possible,
eclipse both in sumtuousness and ar
tistic merit those ot the preceding
year.
The musical awakening which has
taken place in Mt. Vernon since the
inception of the Festival Association
has shown conclusively, that the city
is peculiarly endowed with dormant,
as well as active musical talent, and
tho development which has taken
place along this line has been a source
both of surprise and gratification to
the sponsors of tho movement.
Tho second year's vigorous training
which tho large chorus is receiving
has shown results little short of won
derful, and In connection with the ex
ceptional artists engaged for the oc
casion, insures a concert on the four
teenth of this month, which will be a
rare privilege to hear and a distinct
loss to miss.
The artists who sang here last year
made a magnetic and-lasting Impres
sion on tho minds of the music-loving
populace and tho temptatlpn to return
a part of them this year was one hard
to resist. However, for practical reas
ons it was thought best to engage en
tirely new talent this season, and in
doing so, tho committee has been very
solicitous to secure, if possible, ar
tists who could hold their own on any
basis of comparison with their pred
ecessors. After extensive investiga
tion covering considerable time, a ten
or and soprano woro selected, who
will undoubtedly acquit themselves
with honor and distinction on the
night of tho fourteenth. Details rela
tive to their professional standing and
personality, as well as comments on
tho piogram and music will appear in
later issues of the paper.
court news I
Affidavit In Lunacy
An affidavit in lunacy waa filed In
probate court Friday by Chris Keller
against Sarah E. Miller, aged 57 years,
of Pike township. The medical ex
amination was conducted by Dr.
James F. Lee and Dr. J. E. Gray. The
woman was adjudged insane and was
removed to the state hospital.
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First and Final ,
Ira M. Davis, executor of John G.
Davis, has filed a first and final ac
count in probate showing tho sum of
$2,248. 05 received and paid out.
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Widow Elects-
Sarah R. Allen, widow of James Al
len, has elected to take under'the will.
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Marriage License
McCaithy R. Greer, track foreman,
Butler, O., and Fannie Shlra, Berlin
township. Rev. E. D. Barnett
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Deed Filed
Vertle Hauger to John H. Wolfe,
parcels In Harrison, ?1.
Took The Examination For
Deputy Assessor
At tho Central school building on
Saturday. 99 persons, residents of
Knox county and ML Vernon, took the
civil service examination for the posi
tion of deputy assessors. There were
118 applications sent in to Columbus
and 99 took the examination.
Charles Frohman has secured the
American rights to "The AVorld With
out End," a new play by Sydney
Grundy, the English dramatist.
Entertained
With Reception
Mrs. John W. Rudln, East High
street, was the hostess ot a delightful
leceptlon Friday afternoon in honor
of Mrs. Dann and Miss Dann of Co
lumbus. The hostess was assisted by
Mrs. Arthur H. Cooley and Mrs. A. C.
Collins. The home was artistically
decorated for the occasion. A large
number of ladles called during the
afternoon. Refreshments were served.
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League Holds
A Social
The Epworth League of the M. E
church of Danville enjoyed a very
pleasant evening at the home ot Mr.
and Mrs. Judson Loney in Danville
Friday evening. Forty members wero
present. A program took np the first
part of the evening and was followed,
by contests. Refreshments wora
served.
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Pleasantly
Entertained
Mr. and Mrs. Chester .Workman, re
siding north of Danville,- entertained
a number of their friends with a houso
party Thursday afternoon and night,
the guests departing tor their homea.
Friday. Thursday evening was spent
in games and music.
Most Enjoyable
Card Party
One of the charming social events
of the vacation season was the card
party given by Miss Mytrle Gotshall;
at her home on North Mulberry street
Friday afternoon. Auction was played.
The prize was awarded Mrs. Walter
Sperry.
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Entertained
With Auction
Mrs. J. Warren Hulse entertained,
with auction Friday afternoon, honor
ing Mrs. William Chlsholm, Sr., ot
Cleveland.
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Partner and Successor to J.
McCormlck &. Son
Established 1849
FUNERAL DIRECTOR
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AMBULANCE SERVCE
PRIVATE CHAPEL
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Telephones
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CASE
124-126-128 South Main St.
Against George Smithhisler
Dismissed By The Mayor
The case of the state of Ohio agalnsts
George Smithhisler was dismissed bj
Mayor Perine Saturday mornlngv
Smithhisler was given a hearing a fewj
days ago on a charge of keeping a
place for tho illegal sale of Intoxlcat-.
Ing liquors and the case was taken un
der advisement by the mayor who an
nounced his finding Saturday. Sufi
cient evidence against Smithhisler waa.
lacking and the dismissal of the cas4
resulted.
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BIRTHS
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A son was born Now Year's day to
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hlgglns of
I North Jefferson street.
The three-year-old daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. John O'Malley of Orrvllle,
visiting at tho Oram home on tho New
Gambler road ,east of the city, was
seriously ill for a time Triday evening
as tho result of drinking a small quan
tity of laudanum. The child found the
bottle containing the poison ami drank
the contents. Luckily, thero was only
a small quantity In tho bottle, but it
was sufficient to make her very HI. A
nhyslcian was called Immediately af
ter tho cause of the child's Illness was
discovered. She was greatly Improved
and was considered to be out of danger
Saturday.
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WORK
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the every-day man.
Such a man's Income may not be Invested at all, It may mostly
have to be spent, but If carefully spent It accomplishes more for him,
It works harder for him, than If carelessly spent.
The greatest aid to careful spending Is to have a bank account.
A new year Is about to begin.
Why not have this aid In your money matters?
We welcome those to whom a bank account will be a real help
even If their balances are small at the start, as we know such ac
counts grow.
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