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New-York tribune., 1919-06-08
Driue TO California Cam BE
Made at Moderate OUTLAY
Veteran Automobile Pilots Estimate Is $lIO a
Person for the Transcontinental Journey;
Choice of Routes Offered

Following inquiries received by
Harry J. De Bear, manager of the New
York MAXWELL Chalmers branch, for
road and other information on New
York to California trip, he has OBJ
tanned the following valuable informa-
ton from Ray Mcnamara, the Maxwell
road engineer, who made the remark
able transcontinental trip in Max
we'll worm drive truck in seventeen and
a half days. Mcnamara knows every
inch Of territory between the Atlantic
and Pacific
In comparing the costs of trip
from New York to San Francisco by
rall with a similar trip by automobile,
believe 1t would be fair estimate
to say that it woud be SO per cent
cheaper to travel by motor car says
De Bear "Ralroad fare, including
becths and meals for four persons,
would amount to about $3.50. The
average eNpensc per person would ap-
proSimate s162.5O. These figures
would apply to four men going direct
from coast to coast without stopovers.
A sample expense account follows:
Garage bills S14 m
Hotei tor touH persons. ........... 1890
.neais Tor lour persons. ........... 207 90
Gasoline figured at 80 cents per
gallon ....................... $500
Oil figured at one gallon for every
-Vo miles Observation-Disclosures. 1850
Total cost Of % days of touring $4,000
Average per person about t........ S110. 90
"If drummer had to make the
same schedule by rail it would cost
about double this amount. BY travel
ling direct, without stopovers, the trip
can be made easily at 200 miles day
IN the summertime. This would re-
duce motoring costs on hotel, garage
and meals to very small amount.
But 1t is advisable to take your time.
1t is always better to give the roads a
chance to dry up before starting, un-
less you are accustomed to driving
over wet dirt roads. This applies par
tlcularly west of Chicago
Before starting on a journey of this
kind the car should be put in fautless
condition. This will eliminate consid-
cradle trouble and will make the driv-
ing easier. Take along the right kind
Of tools, as they may come in handy
in some out-of- the-way place. One
moro precaution drive carefully!
Never exceed twenty-five miles an
hour. and it will pay in the long run
1t will keep your tires out of the shop
and you out of jail.
"The destination that the tourist de-
slres to reach first on the Pacific Coast,
and the season of the year which the
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1919-07-08
COTTON MARKET.

Cotton sold on local mar
ket yesterday for 33 cents.
July futures closed il Ecw
York at 33.40.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1919-07-08
PAVING CONTRACT AWARDED TO THE
SOUTHERN PAVING CONSTRUCTION CO.

The Southern Paving Construction Company Of Chattanoo
ga Tenn awarded the contract for the $18O00 OF
street paving Abbeve Monday by the city council their
bid being per square yard for brick paving and $3.50
square yard for asphalt For cement sidewalks the bid
was $172 per square yard.
The bid of the Southern Paving Construction Company to-
tailed $176O5O of this is for brick paving and 13
900 for asphalt paving 5000 feet of brick paving will be laid
with concrete base and 900 feet will be laid without
concrete base 900 feet of asphalt paving will be lad all
with base The brick paving around the square
will have concrete base.
The next lowest bidder the Dunn Construction Com
pany Birmingham Aa with bid of $181 900 for the whole
job There two other bidders, the Powell Construction
Company Columbia and the West Construction Company of
Chattanooga Tenn Both these bidders around 900
than the low bidder.
This company has just finished million dollar contract at
Anderson S. Co., and is ready its equipment and labor
from that city here The also recently bought large
amount of equipment from the government and get this
equipment to Abbeville tomorrow.
City Engineer Sanders states that the bid accepted
much lower than he had expected would be made considering
the price of raw material and labor.
The Southern Paving Construction Company specified in
their bid that they would complete the work in five months.
Work will commence in the future The Square will
be paved rst then the streets leading to the two dpots
Brick will be used the Square and the streets to the dpos
Afterwards the residence streets will be paved asphalt the
material to be employed.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1919-07-08
FORMER CROWN
PRINCES BOAST

amsterdam, July 6.-"The Allies
can only have my dead body; I will
myself decide on my life or death"
the former German Crown Prince is
quoted as having said Friday in dis
cussing a possible demand for extra
t;ition.i
This statement reported by the
British wireless service correspondent
was said by him to have been made
to Dutch official who talks daily
with the former Crown Prince. Ac-
cordjng. to this official, Frederick
Hohenzollern is in excellent health.
He takes motorcycle trips daily and
frequently visits both the rich and
the poor on the island Of Weirengen.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1919-07-08
VACANCY
FILLED THIS WEEK

Laurens, July 6.-Senator N. B.
Dial will return to Washington Mon
day afternoon after spending the
recess period at home. Senator Dial
says he is greatly interested in his
work at Washington and is finding it
very congenial.
Asked about the district judgeship
appointment for the Western district
of South Carolina, matter that is
engaging the attention and interest
of the entire State right now, Mr..
Dial indicated that the selection of a
successor to the late Judge johnson
would be made this week. This is
his understanding. of the subject. He
thinks the matter will be taken up
shortly after his return to the capi-
tai Tuesday. While he has been will
ing and anxious for a free and full
presentation of the claims Of all ap-
plicants, he now thinks that the ap-
pointment can be made in all fair
ness to all interested parties, and he
is of the opinion that it should be
settled without much further delay.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1919-07-08
Birthday Party.

Miss Frances Hill, the charming
little daughter of DR.. and Mrs. j.
C. Hill, celebrated her ninth birthday
by entertaining a select few of her
little friends at a paddling-picnic-
party in Klugh's Park Friday, July
the Fourth. The festivities began at
five o'clock and lasted until the cool
of the evening, during which time,
besides the glorious pleasures of
independence in the matter of splash
ing each other with refreshing and
cooling water, ice cream, cake and
candy were an added delight. Those
enjoying Miss Hills gracious hospi-
tality we're: Sara Thomson, Sara
Neuffer, Mary Chalmers, Edna, White
Jenrose Pressly, John Neuffer and
Susan Hill.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1919-07-08
TO SHIP LIQUOR TO EUROPE,

Louisville, KY, July 3.-With the
expectation that congress will strike
out of the wartime prohibition en-
forcement bill the clause which pre-
vents expectation of whiskey, liquor
dealers in Kentucky have under con.
sideration a plan 10 ship their sur.
plus stocksk to Europe after June 80
To this end, it is learned here, cor,
poaation would be formed to handle
the expectation.
By this means, according to W. N.
Cox, president of the Louisville
Warehouse company, all of the esti-
mated 4O,O0O,OOO gallons of liquor
expected to be left on hand in Ken
lucky will have to be disposed of be-
fore constitutional prohibition is es-
tablished.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1919-07-08

Grubbs, Miss Gladys 'Brazeal, Mrs.
A. X. Patterson, Mrs. Fannie Young,
Miss Pauline Willis.
Serving Basket Dinner
Mrs. A. Y. Lyons, Mrs. Will Scott,
Mrs. Ben Williams, Mrs. Ramey, Mrs.
W. L. Clark, Miss Gussie Ables, Mrs.
J. T. Cox, Mrs. H. E. Johnson, Mrs.
n. w. Hinton, Mrs. D. w. Baker,
Mrs. C. C. hirley, Miss Jennie Boyd,
Mrs. A. K. Patterson, Mrs. Edna
Sigemore, Mrs. Lucy McCurry, Mrs.
Fannie Young, Miss Jessie Gaddis,
Miss Pauline Willis, Miss Fannie
Fuller, Miss Lillian Grubbs, Miss
Gladsy Brazeal, Miss Bessie Firth.
Basket Collectors
Miss Christine Willis, Miss Ida
Bowie, A. K. Patterson, Miss Ida
Coggins, D. w. Baker, Miss Callie
Shaw.
A baseball game between Green.
wood and Abbeville concluded the
days program.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1919-07-08
MART GARRETT, NEGRO,
SHOOTS AND KILLS HIS
WIFE NEAR ANTREVILLE

Mart Garrett, negro, shot his wife
Addie Garrett at their home neal
Antreville Friday night, the woman
dying Sunday in the Anderson Hos
pital. Garrett fled and has not beer
apprehended.
tt is the second time that the ne.
gro has shot his wife, having just
been released from the chain gang
for similar offense last fall. He is
also under a $500 bond, charged
with setting the county jail on fire
while he was here waiting for trial.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1919-07-08
SHERIFF RECTOR OF GREEN.
WILLIE is SHOT AND KILLED }
BY u. S. REVENUE OFFICER

Greenville, S. c., July 4.-Sherif
Hendrix Rector, of Greenville coun.
ty, was shot and killed here today
and Jake Gosnell, internal revenue
officer, is in Jail charged with the
killing.
=. Ill-feeling had existed between the
officers for several vars, it was said
The shooting followed an argument
according to the authorities. Mrs
Gosne!l witnessed the affair.
Local officials this afternoon were
trying to communicate with Governor
Cooper to request state aid as pro.
lection against possible mob violence,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1919-07-08
DARGAN.KING STOREROOM
BOUGHT BY RAILROAD
MEN FOR GENERAL STORE

Another big real estate deal was
consummated Monday when the store
building formerly occupied by the
Dargan-King Company was sold by
the Abbeville Realty Company to
Henry Gillian, G. L. Flynn, H. A.
Benton and o. L. Jackson for $12,-
ESQ.
The building was bought for the
purpose of opening general store
to be known as the Cooperative
Mercantile Company. Railroad men,
employees of the Seaboard Railway,
are chiefly interested in the deal.
Employees of the Southern Railway
are also to be invited to take stock
in the company.
1t is planned to organize with
$4,000 capital stock, held by 100
members. The organizers state that
the membership will not be confined
to railroad men.
It is hoped that the store will be
opened for business by August 1. A
manager will be engaged at once and
the work of buying the stock OF
goods Will be begun as soon as a
manager is employed. Groceries,
dry goods, haberdashery and gener.
al line of other goods will be carried
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1919-07-08
COL JAMES SIMONS
OF CHARLESTON DEAD

Charleston, S. c., July 4.-Colonel
James Simons, one of the best known
men of this state, died here today in
his eightieth year. He was for many
years vice president general of the
Society of the Cincinnati, was presi-
dent of the News & Courier Com
pany, chairman of two local school
boards and a lawyer Of wide reputa-
tion. He had distinguished record
as a state legislator.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1919-07-08
FRANCE MADE BUFFER
STATE FOR AMERICA
AND ENGLAND BY PACT

New York, July 5.-France has
put herself on the same level as
Belgium before the war by the
treaty she has negotiated with Am.
erica and Great Britain for her pro-
lection against German aggression.
Fance lessons her own status as
first-class power under terms OF
the treaty because she offers moth
ing in return for the promise OF
Anglo-American protection. A treaty
of normal character would recipro.
cably pledge the French to come to
the aid of America and Great Britain
if ever Germany attacked those
countries. The new pact, however
does not exact this agreement from
France.
In effect, therefore, America and
Great Britain guarantee France
against destruction much as the
great powers before the war guar.
anteed the neutrality Of Belgium,
No nation can place herself thus
under the protective care of other
nations without necessarily losing
international influence.
If France had consented to a re.
ciprocal clause in the treaty for
the mutual protection Of all three
contracting parties, Frances own
positions would not have been open
to any international belittlement.
Now, however, if the treaty is final
ly adopted, France will have be-
come the joint ward of the two Eng
lish-speaking nations.
This peculiar character of the
treaty puts it above the usual
ground of criticism. In most inter
national agreements the matter for
comment is whether good bargain
has been driven by the contracting
governments. There is no normal
bargain in the French treaty. The
sole purpose that could justify &C.
ceptance of a treaty that contains
no bargain would be the accom-.
plishment of an international benefit.
That was declared to justify the
agreement among the powers which
guaranteed Belgium's neutrality.
Similarly, in the present case,
France is recognized as having a
unique international status. This is
due to the fact that Germany can
hope to gain paramount military
position on the continent Of Europe
only by conquering France. France,
for America and Great Britain, has
become a buffer state, as the out.
come of the war.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1919-07-08
BRINGS GIRLS BODY TO
POLICE, DECLARING HE
KILLED HER IN CANYON

| Los Angeles, Cdl., 1uly W.
Bringing with him the body Of Miss
Frieda J. Lester, of Los Angeles,
whom he said he had murdered at a
lonely spot in Topango Canyon near
Burbank, when she rejected his
proffers of marriage, Harry S. New,
drove to the Central police station
early today and asked he be arrested.
New, the police say, told them
that he is the son of United States
Senator Harry S. New, of Indiana,
by divorced wife, now Mrs. Lulu
Berger.
He said he has been living with
his mother and his sister, Edna
Clancy New, at Glendale, Cal. He
said his mother was divorced from
Senator New Is years ago, and now
is visiting in Indianapolis and stay
ing at the Hotel Linden there.
"I've killed her." he is said to
have told the police who met him in
his sedan as it stopped in front of
headquarters.
Detectives peered into the far
compartment of the natty closed
car and there beneath robe lay the
body of Miss Lester, bullet hole
through the right temple.
'This is the gum" he is reported
to have said, as the police carried
the body from the car. He handed
over a 3S automatic pistol.
Inside the police station, New is
alleged to have told detectives that
he and Miss Lester had left last
night for ride through Topanga
Canyon. At a spot where the road
was dark he stopped the car and
asked Miss Lester to become his
wife. She refused.
An argument followed, New is re-
ported to have said, and in fit of
temper, he told the police, he shot
the girl whom he sought to make
his wife. She died instantly.
Realizing he had killed his sweet
heart, New said, he moved the body
from the seat beside him where she
had died, placed it in the back of
the car, carefully covered it with a
robe and drove with all speed down
the miles of dark road to Los Ange-
les, where he gave himself up to the
police. He reached the police station
just before daylight.
Miss Lester was a beautiful bru-
nette, 20 years of age.
Senator New Refuses to Discuss
Matter.
Washington, July So cannot
discuss that matter" Senator Harry
S. New, of Indiana, declared today
when asked what he knew of the
man arrested in Los Angeles for
murder, giving the name of Harry S.
New, and claiming to be the sena.
tors son.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1919-07-08

Mr.. Ray Watson, Wilmington, was
m Abbeville Monday.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1919-07-15
HAULING OF ALL KINDS.

/ am prepared to do all kinds of
hauling by automobile truck, both
short and long distance. All orders
given prompt attention.
Any one wishing hauling done call
I'D Central Garage, Phone No. 90-R.
G. p. WELLER.
Charles Town, w. Va.
Feb 18-1m
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1919-07-15

State Of West Virginia, County Of JET
ferson:
|, H. N. Watson, Cashier of the a.
bove named bank, do solemnly swear
that the above statement is true TO
the best of my knowledge and belief.
H. N. WATSON, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this 9th day of July, 1919.
L. G. ALBIN, Notary Public.
Ny commission expires Feb.5, 1923.
w. A. HIGGS,
N. r. ROBERTS,
A. /. GRANDSTAFF,
Directors.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1919-07-15

State of West Virginia, County of JEFF
ferson:
/, John Porterfeld, Cashier of the a.
bove named bank, do solemly swear
that the above statement is true to
the best of my knowledge and belief.
JOHN PORTERFIELD, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this 9Th day of July, 1919.
A. M. S. MORGAN, Notary Public.
My commission expires Feb. 9, 1927
J. J. WYSONG,
JAS. w. STRIDER,
d. S. HUGHES,
Directors.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1919-07-15

ferson:
/, S. Lee Phillips, Cashier of the a.
bove named bank, do solemnly swear
the best of my knowledge and belief.
S. LEE PHILLIPS, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this 9th day of July, 1919.
HARRY N. WATSON,
Notary Public.
My commission expires July 8, 1927
w. F. ALEXANDER,
j. ED. BURNS,
B. d. GIBSON,
Directors.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1919-07-15
EXECUTORS SALE
OF HOUSE AND LOT

By virtue of the authority vested III
the undersigned executor by he will
of Richard H. Moore, Deceased, the
said executor will offer for sale at
public auction in front of the Court
House in Charles Town, w. Va, at
IL o'clock q. M, on
SATURDAY, JULY 10, 1919
that house and lot situated at Gibson
town, jefferson county, w. Virginia,
the same of which the said Richard
H. Moore, died seized and possessed,
and adjoining the lands of Marshall
Burns and others. The lot contains
8 rods and 33 poles of land.
TERMS OF SALE.-One-third cash
on day Of sale and balance in one and
two years with interest from date, to
be evidenced by notes of the purchas-
err, secured by deed of trust on the
property sold. Or the purchaser
may elect to pay all the purchase
money in cash.
THOS. w. MOORE Executor,
of Richard H. Moore.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1919-07-15
For Sale.

On the East side of the Shenandoah river
about one mile from Keys Ferry, near the
Hillsboro and Keys Ferry road and about
IA mile from the Chestnut Hill Church and
School House, and also joining the Becker
farm, offer for sale six acres of good TIL
able land, improved by a six room frame
dwelling with large front and black porch,
good well of soft slate water on back porch,
good stable, large enough for four head of
stock, large shed suitable for buggy or
automobile. hog pen, hog house and smoke
house. These buildings are but few years
old and are in good condition. Two good
garden lots well fenced against chickens, a
young orchard of about 55 trees, principally
apples and peaches, in good bearing condi-
ton. A des rable place for any one who
would wish to live near the mountain. A
good healthy location with good mail SER
vice and not far from the Millville quarries
where there is plenty of work and good
wages. viii sell at a reasonable price and
can give possession in the fall.
DANIEL F. LANCASTER,
Harpers Ferry, R. F. d. No 2.
April 15-tf.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1919-07-15
DOCTORS EVERYWHERE.

RECOMMEND THE USE OF CAM
PHORATED OIL AND MENTHOL
CREAMS FOR RELIEVING
COUGHS, COLDS, GROUP, CA
TARRH, PNEUMONIA AND ALL
CONTESTED CONDITIONS.
The best form in which to apply
remedy of this kind will be found in
MINTOL which not only contains
Menthol, Camphor, Oil of Eucalyp-
tus and many other healing and an
tiseptic oils but also contains germi-
cidal properties germ. If MINTOL
is applied to the nose it sterilizes the
nose and acts as preventive as well
as a cure for colds and catarrh.
If you will apply little MINTOL
about the size of a bean to the back
of the tongue it will sterilize the
throat and relieve hoarness, coughs
and all throat trouble. When APP
piled externally to the throat and
chest it will break up congestion and
prevent or relieve Group Whooping
Cough and Pneumonia.
1t is not necessary to use old fash
toned blisters which are often times
either very disagreeable in odor or
cause soreness and annoyance to the
patient and those attending them.
MINTOL will be found the most af-
fective, modern scientific-treatment
for all infiamed conditions. A jar in
the home win protect the whole fam
lily from Coughs, Colds and often
times prevent Pneumonia. If your
druggist cannot supply you we will
mail you jar on receipt of price,
35c., 60c. and SIPS. The Home Re-
lief Laboratories, Boston, Mass. For
sale by Miller's Pharmacy.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1919-07-15
Report of the Condition of
THE NATIONAL CITIZENS BANK AT CHARLES TOWN
In the State of West Virginia


RESOURCES
o shown inland and g s2Ss4l2oa
8 Bonds deposited circulation (par
Liberty Loan Bonds
State other payable 100000
owned unpledged 100000
unture and Fixtures
Real Estate owned other banking 677647
Federal Reserve Bank 106850
Nn IN vault and net national 3243256
Net amounts due from banks bankers rust companies
Ceks on other banks the reporting bank 873016
Checks on banks located outside of report
ing bank and items 77679
Redemption fund with u S. Treasurer
u Treasurer. .................. 100000
and Bills Receivable past 1880
war Savings Certificates Thrift Stamps 27574
Observation-Disclosures. $48874a86
LIABILITIES
Capital Stock paid 100000
Surplus Funds 25000OO
discount collected or credited in advance Of
maturity and not earned (approxmae) $4,000
Circulating notes outstanding 4680000
Net amounts due to National banks. 228180
Net amounts due banks bankers, and
Individual deposits O subject to check 1876 1897
Dividends unpaid 100000
Other deposits 1899
Bills payable, Bank
than redcounts 100000
Observation-Disclosures. $48s74a86
Safe of West Virginia County of jefferson,
of the
that the above statement is to the best knowledge and belief
A. M S. MORGAN Cashier
Subscribed me of
JOHN PORTERFIELD, Notary Public
o''i''' G E HUGHES
C r. LANGDON,
L. D. GETZENDANNER
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1919-07-15
You WAN :.
!, For Sale

or less, situated .l,;iea
|.srs' Pa@ts 4 , three and %i'' !
9'iB ;. { 0. R sareSy offered
i include a bank (
.at. f frame n dwelling sigan 81 Shed
r. house house "'i garage. Il ! BY n SO
/ b. isst wood s hoa5s' 8 chicken
/; 1T 5s" Nearly al '4f quo, on
/ n sssal roof Insurance
entire t,'.t i1 posts Every sd ,sia
|lI,..sle. aaiil to ra sa5 i5ng W. dis
,;nber. as well as a
|aeIs ss. Gi over over an area Race Of E
i analysis , on S,,e g9.5 per
| ,r.-ed for $1,000;
b.. l"ls $4,000 win f harness y e..s
' IT, and implement asilJ cash l'1 for
'25OoO- one far crops and
| WIN. T ELLIOTT FL, q "a.
l. D. E,ssrney'viile' w. d
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1919-07-15
Report of the Condition of The
FARMERS & MERCHANTS DEPOS-
TT COMPANY.

Located at Charles Town, in the
state of West Virginia at the close of
business June 80, 1919.
Organized Feb. 1903. Bank first be-
gan business May 1908.
pECnIypCEC
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1919-07-15
Report of the Condition of The
BANK OF CHARLES TOWN

Located at Charles Town, in the
state of West Virginia at the close of
business June 80, 1919.
Organized April 1871. Bank first
began business April 1871.