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Dscta County Herald. AtofcUs All The News When It Is NeWs. VOL. 25. DAKOTA CITY.'-NEBRASKA, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1910. 0 NO. 17. J Items of Interest Gleaned from Our Exchanges Wynot Tribune: E. J. Morin has been enjoying n visit from his moth er and sister of Omaha during the past week. Ponca Journal: Auctioneer E. 1 Rasmussen was in Dakota county Tuesflay-. .4. Mrs. Isaac Powers, of Norfolk, who resides with her son, Judge Powers, was 100 years old in November. Mrs. Powers was for merly a resident of Ponca before going to Norfolk. Allen News: Mr. and Mrs. Art Hale were .visitors at Sam Isom's Sunday . . . Mr. and Mrs. John Wing autoed to South Sioux City Sunday to visit Mrs. Frank Itiesing ...Or ville Warner, of McGregor, Minn., arrived Friday for a visit at the home of his brother, Harry Warner. ....Clyde Crego, who took up a homestead in Wyoming lastsummer, is here again and working in the Ben Mitchell barber shop.... W. E. Lenox, of Ponca, was visiting the forepart of the week at the home of R. R. Wright and Claude Douglas. He left Monday for Sioux City to have his right hand given medical attention, as it is somewhat poison ed, and from there he will leave for Omaha and Petersburg to visit his daughters. Sioux City Journal, 19: An eight hour law for all men and women en gaged in manuel labor in Nebraska last night was advocated by the Lib eral Labor league, of South Sioux City. A resolution was passed and will be sent to J. J. McAllister, representative-elect of Dakota county, urging him to introduce the bill. It was specified in the resolutions that farm workers would be allowed to make contracts on the eight-hour basis. Mr. McAllister was to have delivered the address at theDutch luncheon given by the league but he was unable to attend because the Orn$ha -fcissejiggr train didjjnot, make stops at Dakota City and South Sioux City. He will speak at a special meeting of the Jeague on Wednesday, December 27. Newcastle Times: George Baily fm rflt and sister, Mrs. Archie'JJoyce, came from New Underwood, S. D., to at tend the funeral of their brother, Jamesi;f Albert James Albert Bailey, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. W. C. BaileyJwas born at New castle, Neb., August 2nd, 1881 and uieu at t. Vincent nospinu in Sioux City, la., December 6, 191G, follow ing an operation for appendicitis. He grew to manhood in this vicinity and by industrious habits and kindly disposition endeared himself to all ho knew him. On April 3, 1907, e was united in marriage to Mjss n.a Henedict. To this union three children were born; Lois and Clara, who survive, and William Sherwood, who died in infancy. He leaves to mourn his loss, besides his wife and two children, his father and mother, two brothers and three sisters, name ly: G. A. Bailey, of New Under wood, S. D., and W. G. Bailey, of St. Onge, S. D.; Mrs. A. D. Joyce Miss Emma Bailey, of New Under wood, S. D., and Mrs. W. E. Pruess, of Missouri Valley, la.? besides a host of other relatives and friends. Sioux City Journal, 17: Develop ments last night in the search for Clyde D. Armour, of Sioux City, who is believed to have been slain by a companion in New Mexico while making an overland trip in an automobile, revealed but little in formation which might shed light on the whereabouts of the missing man. It has been learned that Ar mour disappeared between Santa Fe and Valley Ranch, the latter being tpenty-five miles north of San ta Fe. A dozen business men of Santa Fe, who saw a man 'supposed to be Armour recently, when shown photographs of the missing man were convinced that the real Mr. Armour was not in Santa Fe. Glen Armour and Roy Armour, brothers of the missing man, last night de parted from Santa Fe, after con ducting an eighteen-hour search in the country north of Santa Fe, and went to Albuquerque, N. M., to meet Myron L. Sawyer, a brother-in-law, of Fresno, Cal., where a fur ther search for clues will be made. Scores of persons, including Mex icans, lured by the $100 reward, yesterday searched the heavily tim bered country along the- road be tween Santa Fe and San Jose. Friends of Armour in Sioux City feel positive that he was a victim of foul play. Armour on October 21 sent a postcard from Colorado Springs, Colo., to a friend here. Dakota r City Grocery Specials for Christmas m 1 doz. Oranges 35c 1 Can 15c Peas 10c 2 Cans String Beans 25c 13 lbs Sugar $1100 1 three-lb Can Tac-co Pumpkin 12c We will also have a full line of Fruits Candies and Nuts Have you chosen the Coffee for your Christmas. Dinner? There'll be more good fellowship, more Christmas Cheer, more of the Holiday Spirit about the table if you finish your dinner with Chase & Sanborn's Seal Brand Coffee W. L. ROSS Dakota City, Nebraska PRACTICAL GIFTS. -FOR HER Diamond Ring Solid Gold Lavaliere Brooch I La Tusca Pearls Manicure Set i Cut Glass Fancy China Silverware at G. F. He stated on the card that he in tended to depart for California on the following 'morning at 7 o'clock. He wrote it was his phin to reach California by way of Arizona, and reach Fresno about November 1. , Sioux City Journal, .15: Clyde D., Armour, 32 years old, for several years chief clerk for W. A. Wringer, and L. A. Mizener, general agents for the Omaha railroad lines here. and later bookkeeper for the Sioux City Gas & EIecfri6 'company, has WkvW -FOR HIM- Fancy Belt Gold Waldemar Chain and Knife Diamond Ring Cuff Links Tie Pins Tie Clasps Manicure Scls BroyhilFs disappeared while enroute from Denver to Fresno, Cal. Glenn and Roy Armour, brothers of the mis sing man, are in New Mexico en deavoring to clear up the mystery of the disappearance. Telegrams received from them last night by Jasper Lake, a brother-in-law, liv ing near Dakota City, Neb., declar ed that they had traced Clyde trbm Denver to New Mexico, but that there all record was lost. Armour. with his mother and sister, departed from Sioux City in August, going by motor. At Denver the sister was taken ill and thp t.rin nlinrwlnnnfl hu she arfd her mother, Armour taking the car by the southern route. Mrs. Armour and her daughter reached Fresno and becoming alarmed at the non appearance of the young man began seeking information. The report sent back by Glenn Armour states that Clyde Armour left Den ver with an unknown companion. Later it is said a stranger answer ing the description of this compan ion arrived at Albuquerque alone and sold an automobile. Fearing foul play the brothers are investigat ing. Young Armour was in good circumstances financially and is be lieved to have had a fairly large sum of money with him upon leaving Denver. Sioux Citv Journal. IKHn Vma. pects are good for a large crop of ice if there is no material dron in temnorntlirn. Thft (Innpiimnra Ton company estimates that there now is aye incnes oi ice at urystal lake and three inches on the Big Sioux river. The harvest will hpo-in wfth?n ton days or two weeks, it was announced vy me company. . . . liootlogging will be a thine nf thn nnat- in Simiv CMtv when Jefferson, S, D and Jackson, iNei)., go dry next year, last night declared John F. Joseph, attorney for the Wnndhiirv Tmintv Aniian. loon league, in an address to the Scandinavian federation in the Swedish Lutheran Augustana church. "I have seen the time when the saloon ran with the back door open," said Mr. Joseph. They ran every dav. Sundav inclurinri. Huf if Vina been abolished, and we will see the time when bootlegging will be a thincr of the nnsfc. Ar tlm nmonnf time it would be impossible to ston the illgal sale of liquor. You cannot nrevnnt n. msin frnm crnino- tn .TnflV. SOn or Jackson find hrinwino' hnnlr n suitcase full of liquor. "The time is past when prohibi tion IB Jl milt.fnr nf nnnf!mnnf Tf ia a matter of business. Business has made prohibition popular and busi ness will make it possible. And as soon as we can enforce the laws we now have, other and more stringent laws against the liquor traffic will be made." Mr. Joseph declared that the city government was doing its best to stop the sale of liquor. "Let me advise that if at anv time you go to Jefferson do not take a suitcase along" said Rev. Helen Hoyerstad. 1 was called there some time ago ago on business and I took a suitcase along, and since then some of my acquaintances have been eye ing me with suspicion." Farmers! Association Holds Special Meeting Transact Official Business at the Court House Monday Afternoon. By request of the State Extension Department, a special meeting of the ollicial board of the Dakota County Farmers' association was called by President J. F. Learner. State Leader Prof. C. W. Pugsley, of Lincoln, was present, together with Directors Don Forbes, C. C. Beor mann, John Feller Mnrtin Hogh, and Pres. Learner and Sec. McGlashan. The resignation of County Agent uecKlioll was already filed with the president, and read as follows: Hubbard, Nebr., Dec. G, 191G. To the President and Board of Di rectors of the Dakota County Farmers' Association: Dear Sirs; I bog leave at this time to announce my re Mtrnation as County Agent, to take olTect December 31, 191G. In pursuance of. our policy, per mit me to state that the oflico will not ho vacant till after January 8, 1917, for at this time actual duties of the year were taken up. After this date I shall continue a member of the community, and as such will deem it a pleasure to be permitted to do all I can in assisting a new man in getting started. With' personal regards and well wishes for the future, I am, Very sincerely yours, A. II. Beckhokp, County Agricultural Agent, Director Beermann moved that the resignation bo accepted. Direct or Forbes seconded, arid the same carried. Pres. Learner appointed C. C. Beermann and John Feller as a com mittee to look up a new county agent. The following letter was filed with the secretary, and reads as follows: University Farm, Lincoln, Nebraska. December 18, 191G. Mr. J. F. Learner, President Dakota 0085 Association, Dakota City, Nebraska. Dear Sir: It is OUr Undorstnnflinrr thnf frnm January first, 1917, 'the local funds for the support of a county agent in Dakota county are to be furnished from the proceeds of a J-mill levy on taxable property in the county. In accordance with our policy we therefore regard the county agent as a county'officer with headquarters at the county seat. We recommend that ofllon ilnvn hn established in other parts of the coanty in places most convenient for the farmers of the different sections. Yours very truly, C. W. PUGSLliY, Director Extension Service. Director Forbes moved that the headquarters of the county agent shall be at the county scat, and that G. F. Hughes & Co. Lumber, Building Ma terial, Hardware, Coai To "She People of Dakota City m. Vicinity WE have succeeded Mr. Fred Lynch in. the Hardware and Lumber business in Dakota City, and are here to stay. Our aim will be to treat everyone right, and alike, and wilguaran tee satisfaction on all sales and work done at our place of business. We will carry a full line of Lumber, Building Material, Hardware, Coal, Paints, Plumbing Material, Greases and Oils. We have a well equipped shop where we will do all kinds of Plumbing, Tin Work, Furnace and Stove Repairs. Also Concrete Work of all Kinds. Come In and. see us Let's Get Acquainted. H. R. GREER, Mgr. ho shall bo in his ofilce at headquar ters on each Monday; and that he shall have an oflice day at the fol lowing towns, as follows: Homer first Saturday of each month. Hubbard second Saturday of each month. Jackson third Saturday of eacK month. Nacora fourth Saturday of each month. Goodwin fifth Saturday of each month (when there is such). The county agent shall also secure some room to serve as an ofilce in eftch of the above places on the day mentioned; shall be at the office on the afternoon of the dny designated, and shall advertise the place and timo of office hours, by means of the papers and otherwise. Director John Feller seconded, and the motion carried unanimously by the board. Meeting then adjourned. ' T. F. McGlashan, Secretary. The Lincoln Journal's Christmas Offer The Nebraska State Journal is again making jts Christmas offer. It will mail the Daily Journal from now until January 1, 1918, for $3.00 or the Daily and Sunday Journal to January 1, 1918 for $4.00. This bar gain offer is good only during De cember. Almost everyone is interested in what the legislature is to do this win ter and The Journal, the state capi tal's only morning paper, will keep a close and accurate tab on the members for your benefit. The Journal has an enviable reputation for the way it covers legislative news. , The Sunday Journal with its con tinued novel, magazine features, pages of stato news, prize puzzle contests and colored comic supple ment, is a welcome visitor in any home, whether it arrives on Sunday or Monday. If for any reason you prefer an evening paper we will substitute the Lincoln Daily News for The Daily Journal at the same price. Address State Journal, Lincoln, Neb, RfIAL. ESTATE TRANSFERS. ' Kdward Oronk to Omnr IVJIh, JU lot 7. 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