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Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1919-12-31
New Profits Sharing
Plan to be Announced
to Employees Of Ford

Detroit, Dec. 3O.-A new profit
sharing plan, 1t is learned, will be
announced tomorrow by the Ford
Motor company. 1t is understood
that It contemplates extending to
employees the privilege Of investing
earnings in the Ford interests. A
bonus distribution also Is con-
tempIated, 1t is understood.
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1919-12-31
POISON LIQUOR
HUNT EXTENDED
To PERI FUMERS
Deaths Continue; Chica-
go Druggist Held; Call
for Control Law.

New York, Dec. 3O.-Two score fed
eral agents were dispatched. tonight. on
a hunt through Greater New York and
the other sections Of this internal revenue
district for poison liquor. Manufactur-
ers Of perfumes. hair tonics, flavoring
extracts and furniture polish were in
vestigated on a wholesale basis to mail
down" non beverage alcohol, in an effort
to prevent recurrence Of Christmas day
wood alcohol tragedies.
CONTINUED on Page Two)
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1919-12-31
A. FL. to Investigate
Labor Conditions on
Islands in the Gulf

Washington. Dec. STANDARDIZATION
of labor conditions on islands of the gulf
will be made soon by a committee of
the American Federation of Labor and
the widest possible publicity will be
given it's findings. it was announced at
the federation headquarters.
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1919-12-31
FALLING BOMB KILLS
0NE W0ljN0C 1W0

Havre. France, Dec. 3O.-Elbert Fal-
lon was killed and two men hurt when
an aerial bomb exploded at the Aber-
deem proving ground. The men, it is
said, dropped the bomb while they were
carrying it.
The Era-leader., 1919-01-16
The Home March.

Messages from Virginia camps
report a goodly number of our
parish boys returned from over
seas service and already entered
upon the required detention
period preparatory to being
mustered out of service. This
means that within a few weeks
at most, our boys will all be
home again taking up their old
work in a great measure; falling
naturally into place and adjust
ing the old-time equilibrium
only the new energy and system
they will now contribute tc
work of every class should soon
tell for greater achievement ir
every direction, till the old-tlme
peace and contentment of oul
community life has given way tt
the intensive activities necessary
to put US in proper place in tht
new march of time. All fall il
step to the new tune!
The Era-leader., 1919-01-16
Wreck on K. & E. R. R.

Virgil L. Afford, section fore
man of the K, & E. R. r.. with
three members of his crew and
the fireman on the work train,
all received more or less serious
injuries in a wreck occurring
near Mt. Hermon last Saturday.
Mr.. Afford, who is a son OF }.
G. Afford, one of our banner
farmers of the Mt. Point
neighborhood, had two ribs
broken and his left hand mashed
besides other bruises and cut:
about the body, and is now 'lale
up for repairs" in the Kentwoot
sanitaslum,
The Era-leader., 1919-01-16
Marriage Announcement.

Mr.. and Mrs. A. J. Fortin.
berry of Smithsburg, Miss,
announced the marriage on Jan
uary 5th of their daughter Mittie
to Mr.. Simmons of Osyka.
Miss Mittie was a great fovor'
ite in the younger set here when
she made her home with hel
sister Mrs. J. g. Denman or
Tenth Avenue, but since leaving
here she has been engaged II
the work of Home Economics ir
the state of Arkansas, in which
she won splendid success.
The Era-leader., 1919-01-16
Pine, Louisiana.

Clayton Bankston, a neighbor-
hoo boy in whom the people OF
this community are deeply IN.
terested, is having to give up
his college work at Pineville on
account of serious weakness OF
the eyes as an after effect OF
Influenza. This is deep dis
appointment to his parents as
they have been so delighted with
the fine influence as we'll as
splendid college training offered
at Pineyille that they regret any
interruption in their sons col
lege course.
After spending the holidays at
home Clayton returned to Pine
Vile and resumed his studies fol
a week when his eyes failed sc
completely he had to give up all
study for the remainder OF this
session at least. Clayton is
considered one of our very bes
boys and his numerous friends
here are hoping that with a little
rest and treatment his eyes will
soon be thoroughly strong AM
we'll again.
A Friend.
The Era-leader., 1919-01-16
Announcement Card.

Notice received this week an
nounces the arrival on January
10th OF little Sarah Cooper into
the home of MIR. and Mrs. John
Lear of Yazoo City, Mississippi.
Mrs. Lear, as Miss SarahCooper,
won the hearts of the people OF
Franklinton during the six years
she was at the head OF the
music department of the High
School and her numerous friends
here rejoice with her in the
birth of this, their first child
Miss Cooper was married nVe
years ago to Mr.. John Lear, q
! noted banker and fnancier o
North Mississippi,
The Era-leader., 1919-01-16
constable's Sale.
Benton E. Bickham
VS..
VI. Shoemaker.

VI. Shoemaker. 81
Third Ward Justice Court, Washing.
ton Parish, La.
Notice is hereby given that by virtue
of a writ of fieri facias issued out 81
the above entitled court in the above
entitled cause, to me directed and de-
livered for execution, l have seized
and taken into my possession and will
offer same for sale and sell to the
highest bidder for cash, during the
legal sale hours on lii.
Saturday, January 18, 1919 i@
at the principal front door of the
Parish Court House in Franklinton,
La. it being the place where the
above entitled court is held, the fol-
lowing described property to-wit
One dresser, one wardrobe. two bed
springs, three bundles of bedding
two bedsteads, two boxes kitchen
furniture, three rocker chairs, one
tool box and tools, one bicycle, three
trunks, one table, one Singer sewing
machine, one cook stove, two zln
tubs, two chairs, said property seizet
to satisfy the writ issued in the above
entitled cause and all costs.
Terms of sale, cash with benefit 9
; appraisement.
This December the "a, 1918.
]. N. Simmons, Constable.
The Era-leader., 1919-01-16

M. M. Moore returned Mon
day from "a business trip to
Hattiesburg. Mississippi.
B. E. Bickham spent the first
of the week in New Orleans
attending to business matters.
After a weeks illness at the
home of her sister, Mrs. W. j..
Burris, Mrs. Claud Sevy and
young son II. j., returned to
Covington with DR.. Sevy today.
If you need fence wire. don t
fail to See US, as we will have to
arrive in a few days a carload of
American, which we are going
to sell at very low prices-$8.0O
per roll Of 20 rods up.
The Darlington Store. Inc.
Strayed-From my place Jan
uary 10, 1919, one dark bay
horse, with foretop trimmed
and tail eaten off by the calves,
branded on left jaw with 0. Re-
turn to F. O. Bateman and re-
ceive liberal reward.
H. F. Stafford of Richardson
who is one of the regular readers
of the Era.Leader, has his fna
discharge from service and has
taken charge of the affairs of the
local board here, O. E. Sylves
being now III the Assessors
office.
H. F, Smith Of Poplarville
Miss. renews his subscription tt
the Era-Leader this week AM
sends a cordial New Yeas
Greeting to his Washington
Parish friends. Mr.. Smith wa
a valued resident of Our paris
for so long that we still hold
claim on him and many will b
interested to know of his bus
; ness success as a pharmacist i
: Poplarville.
News cones today of tt
death Sunday of old Unc
Jimmie Ball of Angie, La. M
Ball was one of the pionee
. settlers of this parish belr
> at his DEATH 81 years of age al
s. having settled and lived his e
u tire life in the home where
u died. He is survived by 0
III brother, lido Ball, two sor
u Jimmie and Johnny Ball and
daughter, Mrs. Fielding Adam
The Era-leader., 1919-01-16
Farmers Notice.

Farmers that have hogs for
sale weighing over $50 pounds
will please notify Mr.. D. E..
Nettles or myself before Satur'
day az we are intending to make
a shipment next week.
]. V. Rabb, County agent.
The Era-leader., 1919-01-16
SRe:{sX5

John Afford of Bush spent
4 Sunday here.
Ladies'! watch our space in this
paper next week.
Ideal Drug Store.
Five Reasons Why this COM
psny is growing. See our dis
play ad,
Motor Sales and Service Co.
T. j. Hayes who has been in
Baltimore since the Christmas
holidays, came down to spend
hst weekend with his family
1 here.
Our line of agricultural imple.,
nents is complete and the prices
sre right. 1t will pay you to see
us before buying.
/ The Darlington Store, Inc.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dudley Slocnm
who were residents of Franklin
i ION for a short time last year,
have returned to make their
permanent home here, being
doIniciled with Mrs. Mike Bah
ington.
Miss Elsie Letchworth, has
been in Bogalusa for the pas
4 fortnight attending her sister
1 Mrs. Byrd who is undergoing
treatment at the infrmary ther'
bnt who is now showing signs o
y some improvement.
tits reported at our office tina
clifton Bayham of Richardson
neighborhood, has returne
from France and now has hi
final discharge. He arrived
Feanklinton Monday night an
Is said to be recounting som
interesting facts concerning h
experiences over seas.
The friends of Mr.. and Mr.
j j. Darlington of Schulenbur
Texas, will rejoice over the nev
Of the birth to the young coup
Of a second daughter, who ma
her advent into the family Ia
week. Mr.. and Mrs. Babingt
Ike their Texas home very mu
but still retain first interest
tranklinton and always ma
sure of the regular weekly hoI
news thru the Era.L
The Era-leader., 1919-01-16

Everyone is interested in an
item of local news. If you know
of any local happening that is
not generally known, commun''
cate the fact to this Office.
The Era-leader., 1919-01-16

IT. J. Hood of Alexandria spent
last week with his children here.
We will pay you cash for your
chickens and eggs.
The Babington Store.
Robert Mccain of Algiers
Naval Station, New Orleans re-
turned to camp Sunday, after
spending a 30-day furlough at
home.
Just received-a car of bug
gies, runabouts and top, which
we are selling at very low prices
for spot cash.
The Darlington Store, Inc.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin Wetzel of
Pearl, ILL.,, are for the present in
the home with Mrs. f. N. Swee.
ney, making Franklinton head
quarters while Mr.. Wetzel is
opening up gravel pit at Pine
Cliff.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Riley
who have been in Evergreen
Alabama for some time visiting
Mr.. Riley's family, have return
ed to Franklinton and are estab
lished for the present with Mrs
Mike Darlington.
: Miss Lille Moore, Red Cros
t nurse from Hattiesburg, Miss.
who has been attending Mrs
9 Tldwell and daughter Julia thr
an attack of Influenza, left fc
her home Sunday, leaving bot
her patients in a fine state
convalescence.
D. E. Sheridan spent a fe
q days in Camp Beauregard til
week visiting his son, Houst'
IN who is being detained in can
as to help in mastering out ii
no returning soldiers. Willie
lly Sheridan made this trip to Ale
andria with his father, enjoyi
O. fnlly his visit with the Car
,es boys.
zee Mr.. and Mrs. w. j. McDs
iel recently of New Orleans,
new residents of Franklint
and are doing light houseke'
,D' ing at the J. P. Wood residen
IL Mr.. and Mrs. Otto Carter hs
-. resumed housekeeping since n
0'A Carter's return from service
- they also are established in
Wood residence.
Born-To Mr.. and Mrs. N
las Bickham, at Annapolis, Maryla
ase on January 9th, a son, Noel }
'er' weighing z IL pounds. :.
ing mother and son both are do
ere exceedingly we'll and the pre-
VI young parents are recelvlns
shower of congratulations u
hat this, the first great bless
son upon the new home.
nvnonmnu rand
The Era-leader., 1919-01-16
The Era-Leader.
r,.nklinton, La, Jan. is, 1919
Knocks OUT PAIN
THE FIRST ROUND
Comforting relief from pain
makes Sloan's the
Worlds Liniment

This famous reliever Of rheumatic
.chss, soreness, stiffness, painful
sDrains, neuralgia pains, and most
ther external twinges that humanity
alaas from, enjoys its great sales
SEsuse It practically never fails to
bring speedy, comforting relief.
Always ready for use, it takes little
sobsgirats sgithoatYabbing and produce
results. Clean, refreshing. At all drug
stores. A large bottle means economy.
The Era-leader., 1919-01-16

When you buy War Savings.
Stamps you do not give-you re
ceive.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-01-28

he sought an interview with President
Hayes. In order to have q personal
talk he made reference to this event.
President Hayes had him shown In
When satisfied that Capt. Reed had
sent the message he invited him to
the white house for dinner. Captain
Reed declined. The President would
not have 1t 20. At last President Hayes
told Captain Reed that three other
men had claimed TO have sent that
message aud sought office but when
questioned could not sustain their
claims. Reed was too proud Of his
integrity 10 further refuse. He held
the attention Of President and Mrs.
Hayes during the entire meal and
walked away With the appointment.
Captain Reed made such q capable
official that when there was q split IN
the Democratic ranks following the
election Of President Cleveland, there
was o Democratic demand for the con-
tinuance OF Capt. Reed In the office
which was weighty enough to lead
| President Cleveland TO promise Capt.
Reed the place In person though the
promise was not fulfilled.
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PERSONALS

. e =
E The Misses Margaret and Winni.
fred Murphy returned home last even
ing from Salem where they had spent
several days with friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Claiming Moore and
son John spent the week end IN Nor.
gantown the guests Of Mrs. Moore's
cousin, Dr.. Dor, Steele and Mrs. Steele
Mr., and Mrs. Moore and son who are
residing temporarily at the home OF
the formers father. G. B. Moore on
Castor avenue and Third street will
move to Warrington within the next
week.
Mrs. Norris showalter, Of Clarks.
burg, is spending several days. here
at the home Of her father, G. N. Shaw,
on East Park avenue.
Miss Chariot Bishop, Of Tunnelton,
spent the week end here with her
faunts, Mrs. Dora B. Mitchell and Miss
Mary Eta Bishop.
DR.. D. L. L. Yost who had been con.
fined to his home for the past two
weeks from injuries sustained when
he was struck bysa skidding automo.
bile, has about recovered and has re-
sumed his practice at his Office.
Mrs. q. F. Robertson who had been
the guest Of Mrs. Edwin Robinson for
the past two weeks, left this afternoon
4 If
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POLITICS AND THE BOOZE QUESTION.

"A N amazingly large amount Of brazen law breaking
and Encouragement m public Office has been toler-
ated in this county because the parties most interested
IN maintaining conditions as they are raised the cry every
tune there was an expose that politics was behind it.
How much longer are they going to be permitted to get
BY with that aimsy trick2 Prosecuting Attorney Haggery
said in his letter to Evangelist Westco that it his opn-
ion the question regarding the liquor stored in the Court
house has been raised BY dsgrntled and disappointed
politicians and office seekers Gang hangers on will be
expected to take their cue from this but every intelligent
and woman m the county knows that there IS as little
truth IN that as there IN the other ridiculous assertions made
by the Prosecutor in that most amazing epistle
There never has been any politics in the efforts that have
been made to release the county from the srp which the
bootessers and gamblers have secured on it. Every time
the matter has been dragged into open discussion that de-
yeopment mas followed long period Of more or less clam
,isstne discussion Of the situation in which some Of the
most amazing stories about participation of men higher up
in the profits Of bootesgmg and gambling were told.
If one wanted to make politics out of It all that would
be necessary would be to dress up few Of those stories
and let them ay
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EEIIERS 10


0ctATED ct,AhtflES THANKS.
Fairncnt. January "a Editor The
West Ylrgipianl On behalf Of the A.
ISOLATED Charities, I desire to thank
you for the service rendered in the
Campaign for q fundof one thousand
dollars. for carrying on the work Of
our organization IN this city. want to
express my special appreciation Of the
services Of Mrs. II. q. Morgan. and
of the generous space which was al
loted to her articles. In thus support.
ing the Associated Charities you have
made It possible for its important
welfare work to be carried on during
the coming year.
I trust tina! the last week IN jam.
ary in each year may be set aside for
raising funds for our orgapizntion,
and that In the future, we may de-
pend upon you to help US raise our
annual budget.
Yours very truly,
JOSEPH ROSTER,
President, Fairmont Associated
Charities.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-01-28
CASUALTY
LIST

The following casualties are report
ed by the commanding general OF the
American Expeditionary Forces:
Killed in action, IA; died Of disease,
%; wounded severely, 122. Total, 1853.
Killed In Action.
Corporals-
Miller, F. c., Cecil Miller, 60s11s Gas
ton avenue, Fairmont, w. Va.
Stanton, William c., Grantsville, Md.
Privates-
Crane, Harlem. Seattle, Wash.
Docchio. Luigi, West New York, N. Y.
Dodd, Harold ", Alameda, Cal.
Hull, Ernest L., Cordell, Okla.
Kell, John A., West Newton, Pa.
Mathis, Robert e., Baltimore, Nd.
Murray, Hillard, Brennan, Tex.
Perluiski, Stiney, Schuylkill Haven,
Pa.
Preston, Edward, Pittsburgh, Pa.
Robb, John O., White Pine, Mont.
Szczepanski, John, South Bend, Ind.
Wendt, August, Seymour, Conn.
Wounded Severely
Private
Louden, Floyd, Tannu. w. Va.
The following cabled corrections are
issued as an appendix to the regular
casualty lists at the request Of the sew
eral press associations:
Previously Reported Missing In Action
Now Reported Dead, Cause
Undetermined.
Private
cry, Walter, Kermit, w. Va
Sick In Hospital, Previously Reported
Missing In Action.
Private
Lowe, Clarence, clarksburg, W. Va.
Returned to Duty, Previously Reported
Missing in Action.
Privates-
Elmore, Fred woodfotd. coalton, W.
Va.
Leek, Orange, Moppdsyille. W. Va.
THEsMeRAiNasll
The following casualties are report
ed by the command ding general OF the
American Expedite nary Forces:
Died from wounds. 10; died from &C
cident and other causes, I; wounded
severely, 105; missing IN action, 1S.
Total, 1873.
Wounded Severely.
Corporal
Va.
Privates-
Kidd, Charles H., Turtle Creek, w. Va.
Knicely, Marrick Mifflin, Vernon, w.
MINOR CASUALTIES.
Wounded slightly, 224.
Wounded Slightly.
Priyates-
Hillyard, Oral b, Belington, W. We.
Lockhart, BENJAMIN =. Capon Bridge,
w. Va.
Mounted degree Undetermined.
Private
Beckett Clyde. Parkersburg, W. Va.
~. III
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-01-28
GET BtsYo 1THEHlcH SCHOOL PROBLEM

is for the people Of Union Independ-
en school 70 ask the legislature for authority 10
issue bond 70 tai;e money with which 10 provide high
school facilities but we cannot help but feel that this is
as IS go until some effort is made to pool
The educational Of Union and Faimont Independ
rot dislneE above tie grade schools
Every educational ommmity and business interest calls
loudly for school system for the entire city with
he best possible vocational education for both
boys and sls addition to the ordinary courses Il Is
Unnecessary say 10 the intelligent people Of Fair
mont hat we cannot have high school courses and equip
nsni on pss with Clarksburg and Parkerburg if our
resources a1ssto be split up
Some sime ago The Chamber Of Commerce appointed a
comniss The subject of high school educa-
bon IN Faioht make report So far a, this news
paper Knows never did anything, but it Is
.ilI IN sistsse might be called upon to discharge
il duties and report But perhaps better way
would Be b committee, making special
eo,t 70 taken people Of both sides Of the river as well
tose II vocational education, with Instructions
10 work out an a6ona policy for Faimont which the
whole so,sn can Gel behind.
he need better high school facilities is almost as
neu'e side Of the river as it is on the east and
ncndicns ne the squandermg Of great deal Of
n5.ey f The dictates Of reason are not followed.
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Painful Sacrifice.

] notice you have Q small service
lfiae IN your Limousine with one star.
Eor my social secretary. said Mrs.
Gfabcoin. She 10 now In France. She
waa Indispensable 10 my comfort and
welfare. but every one should do some
thing TO help win the war. Johnson
City stan.
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a lovlnn Helrmept.

His wife gave him his choice, he'd
have to giye up smoking altogether
or lose herf
MOI Nr get his lie insured and dcu.
Bile the quantity 81 Louis Globe
Democrat
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Tree trunks do not grow in length
between the tap root and the lowest
branch. Also the top root when cut
off at a specific length always remains
the same length, for 1t is hut the trunk
or body below the soil. Both root and
body may branch, or lengthen by new
leaders.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-01-28

= Tho first paper min IN New England
was estabiished BY Daniel Henchman,
horn "A Hosten 28Q years ago
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-01-28

Sunday evening last number Of automobiles stand
ing church while their owners were inside
stolen, probably by mischevous boys. After the
vices were over the men to whom these machines be-
longed were compelled to hunt them themselves and
they were lucky enough to find all Of them within an
hour two. The police who probably heard Of
the incident until It completely over given
the credit for finding the machines in Of the
paper reports but that is beside the point Of the tale
which is that police protection ought to be pro
vded for automobiles parked in the vicinity Of churches
Sunday night The police force would be more useful
serving In that way for q few hours than standing
around Main street to make that steals the
big building" We naturally assume that It is for that
purpose they frequent Main street. for they
any attention to those who violate the traffic and the
ant-spitting laws
Rochester, N. r, police have arrested two men sus-
pected Of being leaders Of bolshevst movement who
have been distributing literature calling upon "a reds
to rise and use dynamite and fire." There may be an
excuse for boshevsm in central Europe but there is
none for it In this country where the system of govern
ment and the laws make it possible to remedy every
real wrong and while We shall have to preserve scrupu
lousy the right Of free speech must learn to treat
the leaders Of every anarchc outbreak for that they
are-mad dogs.
J. Ogden Armour told the members Of the Senate
Agricultural committee yesterday that he and his at
torneys were drafting legislation for the regulation Of
the packing industry to take the place Of the bill
before Congress- That is not the first time such thing
has occurred butt is not often the interests quite
so frank about t. Regulation Of the industries by the
friends of their owners might not work out badly Il
&c were undertaken thus frankly.
report submitted to the woman's Hospital associa-
ton BY Miss Leatham superintendent of Cook hospital
shows that there was daily average Of 40 patients
that Institution last year. The total number Of patients
treated was 1174. That is truly notable record of
ltiesfulness
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|.nt am navy and eeienies Ina,
.1I|1||.u would Re about 90 seemiy
5. four 6uakt ha peal pants and
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1919-08-26
HoKsEs AND MULES.

r STILL have a few young Mules and
Horses: also some Second Hand
Stock. Will sell at reasonable prices.
s2tf B. B. FERGUSON.