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Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1919-12-31
POISON DRINKS ARE
MADE READY FOR new
YORk,S CELEBRATION

New York. Dec. 3i.--'With the
New Years orr celebration at hand
federal agents and city detectives
today redoubled their forts 10 10.
cate supplies of wood alcohol
"whiskey" which unscrupulous per-
sons have compounded for sale to
saloon keepers in this city and 9th.
er cities
Eighteen barrels of poison wood0
alcohol have been found by federal
agents According to Daniel l.,
Porter. head or the internal reyenne
agents, there Is enough poison in
this one consignment to kill from
10000 TO 25,000 persons. The death
list in the New York district has
been increased by seven more fa.
talties in Passaie. N. J.. where six
men and a woman were killed by
drinking wood alcohol "whIskey."
Another man IL in a hospital in a
critical condition.
cast today against drinking suspiei.
Gus liquors. Despite the prohibition
law and the efforts OF the authorl-
ties. It reported that saloon keep
crs. restaurants and owners were
preparing to "let loose flood OF
booze" Some Of the big hotel pro-
prietors planned to distribute gifts
Of whiskey and wine to IT,
patrons. 1t was contended that
would not be a violation OF the
as the drink was to be given n
and not sold. The whiskey ain
wines, are from the private stocks
Of the hotels and were purchased
before the prohibition amendment
was enacted into law.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1919-12-31
VILLAGES BODY
BURIED WEDNESDAY
IN P0TTER'S FIELD
Was Accused of Staying Thur
mont Merchant.

The body of Clarence 5. Wallace,
who was shot and killed in Santa
Barbara. Cal. while resisting ar
rest and which has been in a vault
at Mt. OliYet cemetery. Frederick,
Md, since being brought there one
week ago, was buried yesterday In
potter's field at Montevue hospital.
Rev +. II. Hummelbaugh pastor OF
the United Brethren church, con-
Quoted the service at the grave.
The body was conveyed from the
vault in a wagon from the hospital
and the burial was conducted the
SAME as that of any pauper inmate
Of the house. Usually graves in the
potter's field are not marked but il
is likely that Wallaee's Will be
marked in order that IT may be
claimed by relatives Z is under
stood that his brother IN Baltimore
may have the body buried some.
whore else later, and in order that
rs resting place might be assured,
marker simply setting forth his
Eame will be kept on the grave
for a while.
Since his brother Identified the
body no other relatives or friends
have claimed II. His brother, how.
ever, stated that Wallace had an
insurance policy for about $3.50 on
lis life and he added that If he
could realize on the policy he
would have the body removed 10
another resting place The County
Commissioners ordered that the re-
mains be kept in charge of the un-
dertakcr for reasonable time in
order to give relatives plenty of
time to claim it, Yesterday it was
felt that no one will ask for the
body and Il was ordered TO be bur
led at the expense Of the county.
When the last shovel full OF
earth was spread over the coffin
containing the remains. one Of the
greatest murder stories Of the coun
ty came to a close From the blow
ing Of the safes early in the morn
ing Of Saturday. October rs. up un-
I'll the present time, The entire
story has read Ike "A book The
numbering Of Creager at Thurmont
and then the sensational getaway
rivals the widest imaeinaaans Of a
detective story writer.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1919-12-31
food Roads Petitions
Ready For Signatures
OF The County's Voters


I'd large the county who
get gners herewith REPRODUCED The petition substantially the
be improved or reemmended for further conon Those who
petitions to up
iouse or the Chamber Commerce headquarters on Queen street no.
aer than SATURDAY January 10 The report Of the Roads eommee
iot later When this petition presented the county
he special election throughout the entire later than Wed
The county care
a and to aH their o3n as 9 % Pn that
N4'' TO TIE i' HoNoaAeLg COUNTY COURT
Berkeley County, west Virginia.
kelley believing demands
the establishment bridging peocaaon gfaqS 'amg anu
do hereby request and petition your court the proposition
4aed purpose proceeds arising
foyement the aphalum
r fod'P or the U5ne oaa process g Se oon
class County Seat Connecting Roads Roads e9 Miles
me Berkeley County line Joining with the Glass road through keaf
where the Class
erkey County on Ro Winchester Pike the
Arden by pay Of Union Orchard COMPANY Gerrarsown ending
Gengay Glass road leading the County Seat Romneg "A
Hedsee road BEGINNING the aonresn ct. city
kelley line the Morgan County road running " Berkeley
Pike beginning the northern end of the city LIN
|Addona Class Roads aeoommended
Miles.
m on Sd bs IS cent e DURING s' a1s three y
pqa d Re @ f he following ADDITIONAL
Iiedgesvile to North Mountain Station mile.
Tuscaroa road from city 1907
schoppars Ford road nom northwestern Of
sTa Pond %s 50 the jefferson County line ROAD s'a's
Road North Mountain Station by Spring MINIS n'efsee'ns the
Dry Martnsburg limits west to foot of mountain
sulphur @ R nnqea "a, niles mile. west to .n. road at cross
Dads, miles ,,.... ...,, :. ..-u. MN.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1919-12-31
MISS MINGHINi Is
CHARMING HOSTESS

Miss Lorraine Mnghini. the
pretty and attractive daughter Of
Or. and Mrs. w. f. MInghini, enter
tanned about As of the younger
social set at "Windewall." home OF
her parents, Tuesday night. The
affair was delightful in every way
and continued from $3.50 to II
O'Clock. The house was tastefully
decorated and Whitacre's Orchestra
furnished music during the evening.
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they may expect

they may expect.
Each of the ten railroad unions in
the American Federation oof Labor
has renewed its wage demands and
after today's conference between
shopmen and the director general
there may be a meeting of all ten
organization to decide on a ONT
plan Of action. Altogether all viii
press their demands for wage in
creases before the railroads are
returned TO private owners.
An increase Of five cents an hour
is being asked by the union for
traekmen and an increase OF five
cents an hour for carpenters ana r.
general leveling OF wages.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1919-12-31
NOTICE

Tomorrow January list, New
Years, being legal holiday, the
following banks, members OF the
Clearing House Association Of
Martinsburg, will remain closed ai
day.
THE BANK OF MARTINSBTisi
THE OLD NATIONAL BANK,
MERCHANTS q FARMERS BANE
PEOPLES TRUST COMPANY.
CITIZENS NATIONAL BANK.
In 1t
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1919-12-31
ENTERTAIN LEAGuERs

Rev. and Mrs 7. r. Jacobs nicely
entertained Tuesday evening AT the
Trinity Methodist Episcopal church
South parsonage. West Burke street
The guests We're members of the
Young Women's Christian Eeague
and the evening was enjoyed by
all In addition 10 the social feature
refreshments were served
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1919-12-31
PosToFElcE HOURS

The usual holiday hours will bs
observed at tho postoffice Thurs
day. Window open from 7 to IL.
ono trip by carriers and county
carriers will deliver mail from their
WINDOW from 9 TO II.
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a 0ew Year : Wisb

<T>AY the New Year keep hearts and hands
~ busy with productive Toll leaving neither time
opportunity for Idleness and Discomfort;
may sweeten daily Bread with the thought that it
has been earned by honest Service may free from
the Sin of Sef-pty by revealing to Vision of the
Divine Purpose that made Labor the Law of Life Amen
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1919-12-31
10 HAVE PARTY

Miss Elizabeth Wiltshire will en-.
terrain her young friends next Fri
day evening at the home of her
parents, Councilman and Mrs. G. u,
Wiltshire, on the Public Square.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1919-12-31
MISS PAYNE,s DANCE

Miss Isabelle Payne entertained a
number Of young folk at dance
Tuesday night at the home Of her
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. w. o. C.
Paynes, Inwood.
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STORES CLOSED ON
NEW YEARS DAY

AT a meeting Of the Merchants
Committee today It was voted to
follow the customary practice of
closing all retail stores on New
Years Day. 70 80 In ct
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oLD Time N, o. LAssFs.

Just received first barrel Of old
time New Orleans Molasses It is
the real stuff 30 cents a quart
y II 1p II f. A. MINOR.
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NoTIcE

The monthly meeting Of the Lad
les Auxiliary Of the City Hospital
viii be held on January s. The reg
ular meeting day coming on New
Years Day 1t
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1919-12-31
no NEW YEARS PAPER

Very few newspapers Will be
issued In the United States on
New Years Day Neither OF the
Mo'tinsburg papers will he IS
sued.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1919-12-31
LEADERS TO MEET

All the leaders OF the districts
who are TO conduct services dur
ing the preparatory week of prayer
prior to the evangelistie campaign
are asked to meet Sunday after
noon at o'clock in Tho parish
house of Trinity Episcopal church,
West King street.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1919-12-31
MINORS C. & C. STORE

VIII close tomorrow 10 O'Clock a.
~ Buy in the morning Up 1t
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1919-12-31

Received car Of Pure Wheat
Bran. Special price on ton lots.
MILLER SUPPLY CO,
20 1p 1t West Race st
The Little River news., 1919-05-31
PLAY WAS GOOD
Boy Scouts Please Large Audience in
 Their Play Wednesday Night.

The Ashdown Boy Scouts staged their play Wednesday night before a large audience at the school auditor ium The play was full of comedy with a great moral theme running throughout The boys were accorded generous applause throughout the three acts. The star or leading part was played by Jim Sanderson, who characterized Huck who had born the reputation of the toughest kid in the county. The gang of boys were or ganized into a scout patrol and the reformation of the boys began. The people not we'll acquainted with boy scout work were given an insight by the play into what the organization Is doing for the American Boy. The patrol here deserves great credit for the interest they are taking in tho work, and also for the splendid play they put on, all characters of which were members of the patrol. A nice sum was realized, which will be used for equipment for a meeting place ana |camp. s
The Little River news., 1919-05-31
| Welcome 10 Little River
 County Service Men.

M
 Many have not stopped to consider how hard it has made it to properly welcome home our heroes on account of the fact that they returned only a few at time
 Little River county has not attempt ed anything in the way of welcome home, although the subject has been discussed, and it has been the desire to express appreciation in this way.
 Plans are being perfected by the County Council of Defense. Y M. c. A and other organizations, for 'Wel- come Rally including every Little River county boy, who has been in the service, to be held the latter part oi August This will be delayed, how ever, until all the ooys who are now overseas are back home, but present indications are that they will be home in August at the latest. A meeting will likely be called within the next week or two to more fully discuss the plans and make all necessary arrange ments. The News will keep it's read CTS informed regarding this matter.
The Little River news., 1919-05-31
Sheriff Pierce Receives a Strange Notice This Week.

 Sheriff Bob Pierce yesterday receiv- ed some sad news. as the notice ex-. pressed it. It is not known where the sender gets the information disclosed, and we print the notice below.
 ..wARNING!' .sTo the High Sheriff and Chief of Police:
 This brings to you the Sad News of what will befall the nations within the next five weeks
 "A world wide storm of sudden Death upon the people. They will be found Dead in Roads, in Fields, in Woods, in Business Houses. in Homes, on Trains, and in every place as men usually go.
 There will be an auful collision of [c cars, wagons and buggies in the streets because of the Death of tho Drivers. sThis will also be followed by the Imost terrific wind storms that the world has ever known. Look to God.
 Yours truly.
 .sWm. Thompson, aRout 2, box s6, Marvell, Ark
The Little River news., 1919-05-31
COUNTY CONFERENCE
 FOR BOYS 0F CLUBS
Little River County Boys Win Have Conference Probably in July.
 will Be at Ashdowr.

A conference of the boys of Little River county will be held some time the last part of July or the first part of August July "A, 25 and 26 will likely be the exact dates. but definite and full announcements will be made later
 At this conference some of the lead ing minister and laymen, who have
 made a study of boy life and boy pro-
 blems, will speak.
 It is hoped to make the music a feature of this conferences. The discussion by the boys them.
 selves on the boys right relation and duty to the church. Sunday school home and square dealings with eaci ], other will also prove helpful, as it has at other conferences. We want dele gates from Boy Groups, SuHda, Schools, Boy Scouts, Schools, and un'
 organized communities in the county The temporary committee. on or i engagements is Joe Freddy, president end Howard Hemphill, secretary. l
The Little River news., 1919-05-31
JONES COMMUNITY
 FAIR IN SEPTEMBER
Will Hold Annual Three Days Fair This Year September 3, 4-and ,.
 Catal0g Soon Ready.

a
 c. H. Rettman, secretary and treas urer of the Jones Community Fair, was in the city Friday interviewing busi- ness men and securing advertising for their annual fair catalog. He stat ed that the fair this year would be held on September 3, and 5, and that the committees were planning for a bigger and g.. better fair than ever. The Jones neighborhood is only a country neighborhood, but is probably the only one in the state which holds fair Of the proportions of county fair.
 The, officers of the fair association are: U. c. Hogrefe, president; c. H Rettmann, secretary and treasurer Committee on Livestock, T. w. Mast winthrop; Agricultural, j. c. Proc winthrop; Machinery, E. W. Dowd Winthrop; Home Economies, Derah Gauldfn, winthrop; Art Department Mrs T. w. Mast, Winthrop; Finance C.. H. l9ettmann, Arkinda; Program c. w. Sturdvant, Winthrop.
The Little River news., 1919-05-31
NEED MEN FOR AIR SERVICE
Government Need Many Men for tn,
 4 Ayiation Service.

The United States air service nee is l5,0GG l.lei, i,r n,ediately to carry out i.s Lr.,grsm il, the United States. The fc!towing. ksNs been appointed as a eo.,..:t,ee representing Little River County to furnish the names of .ny young men from IS to 40 years of age. who may become interested in this service.
 Miss Ada Mills, Wilton; W. w Gard- ner, Richmond; JF. Schirmer, White Cliffs; ". D. Waldrop. Ashdown; John McC Clinton, Jewell; Roy Budd. Ogden; aJonn 1sxW44ns. s1oreman. IT. II Mil Ter. Foreman rural route: A. A. Bird, Allene; Grover c. Hamblin. Wia- throp.
 Any man living in Little River c0un, ty. who desires full information f0l advancement. pay and etc, should leave bis name with w. c. Escott of Ashdown. county Y. M. c. A. secretary. or Chas. J. Glidden, Captain Air Ser vice. U. s. Army. 1O4 Broad street, Dew Fork City, and complete infor- nation will be mailed.
The Little River news., 1919-05-31
WILSON A CANDIDATE AGAIN9
This Will Be Largely Determined by Fate of League of Nations. 4

Chicago, May 29-President Will sons candidacy for third term will be determined largely by the fate of the League of Nations, in the opinion of Homer s. Cummings, chairman of the Democratic National committee. who is here for the purpose of presid- ing over the two day session of that body which opened this afternoon
 While have no inforation re- garding the presidents intentions about becoming candidate for . third term" said Mir Cummins this afternoon. eff the League of Nations should, by any chance, be defeated, the pressuresshsought to bear on the president to run again would be very great"
The Little River news., 1919-05-31
Methodist Ladies Met;

The Methodist Missionary Society met on Wednesday at the home of Mrs. W o. Sims, and very pleasant meet ing was had with ten members present and several junior visitors. The sub ject of the, meeting was study of Brasil and Cuba; with Mrs. J.W Ring gold as leader. q number of readings were given on missions in these lands. With pictures. travel notes, historical information and other points of inter est fn missions abroad. this study was like travel. trip to these foreign lands. Following this was the usual business session with the prssident, Mrs. ". |. Phillips. presiding; and af- ter this refreshments, appleju with Emarshmallow cream and jam cakes. were served by. the hostess, who was assisted in serving by little Misses Lee Phillips and Margaret Leslie. The amount realized by this society at this society at their recent dinner and bazaar was sl25.
The Little River news., 1919-05-31
TEACHERS FOR OAK GROVE
VIII Enlarge School House, and Plan
 ming Great Things.

winthrop, May 29.-(Special.) The school board at Oak Grove has elected Miss Harriett Wilson of Winthrop and Miss Ruth Wilson of this place to teach our next term of school.
 We congratulate our trustees in their success in securing the services of these able teachers, whose ability won for them the admiration of all during the last schoolastic year,
 Under the supervision of these ladies the success of our school is assured. We shall add another room to our all ready nice building before the coming tarm 4begins. Our motto IA better Oak Grove in every conceivable way" Watch us we are in earnest.
The Little River news., 1919-05-31
THE 1s-MILL SCHOOL TAX
The Sky Is the Limit in Many. Counties
 in the State.

Little Rock. May SO.-(special) )-One of the most encouraging developments of the year has been the unanimity with which the people supported the proposition for twelve mill school tax. The vote against it ;n practically every special district reported was negligible. The people as a rule ars opposed to paying more taxes but when 1t comes to the support of the schools. they are not reactionaries. Ao has been remarked by many. ''the sky is the limit when 1t comes .stes the schools" Contrary to the pe qfctfpns of some, the twelve mill taxhaa prov. len popular. ssr~..
 The schools of the state are growing rapidly. even more rapidly than the population.
The Little River news., 1919-05-31
< MExlcANs DRAW ATTENTION
Air Planes Being Turned Ont It the
 Rate of One Week.

Washington, May 2s. The progress of airplane manufacture in Mexico is attracting the serious attention Of the government ofIlcials in this city.
 The national factory On the out. sskirts Of Msxico City has reached . production cicpacity of one complete machine each we6k, It is understood tho engine for these machines are be- ing turneh out in tho same plant.
 The motor satd to have been de veloped by the Mexican engineers is l<nown sas the Axtatl. It is rated as eighty horse power. and described as light. cheap and serviceable.
 II is reported that steps already have been taken by the Mexicans tc ward tho eonstruction Of aerial bombs and the Mexican government is said to be planning the building of armor- ga bombine splanes thin year
The Little River news., 1919-05-31
FINED FOR NOT DIPPING
 HIS CATTLE THIS YEAR
West End Citizen Fined $50 for Failure To Comply With the Dipping
 Laws of the State.

Dave Boyer, who lives in the King Rider community, 15 miles west of here, was tried in Justice Phillips court Thursday, and fined $50 and the cost, which amounted to S80, for fail- ure to dip his cattle this year. He was given a jury trial.
 It is understood that MT. Boyer will appeal the case to Circuit Court.
 There are a number of citizens from that part of the county, who have been fined for failure to dip their cattle. It seems that it is little expensive to save the ticks. We would not give $8O for. all the ticks in the state.
The Little River news., 1919-05-31
COMPARTMENT SENDS TRUCKS
Are Allotted to Arkansas, for Service
 in Road Building.

Little Rock. May 29. Special, )-- The bureau of highways at Washing- ton has advised state highway com> missioner w. B. Owen that s2 new trucks and 3s used trucks. all in ser viceable condition, have been allotted and shipped to Arkansas. They are 'Arkansas' quota of the trucks deliver ed by the war department to the high- way bureau. Photographic advfces re~ ceived yesterday are to the effect that they are Ito be used on roads con- structed in whole or in part by Fed- eral aid"
The Little River news., 1919-05-31
pR0 0GIllM FOR SCHOOL
 c()lll1Ei llEnT WEEK
Commencement sermon VIII Be Sun
 day afernins Graduating Exer- x clses Wednesday Night.

TIL commencement exercises for the g1shdown public schools will begin \ 6anday with the commencement ser md mon. The program follows:
 Sunday morning. June 1, commence nss1it sermon, by Rev. J. r. Cannon, ol Texzfkana.
 Monday night, June at S:45, ' graduating exercises Tor the eighth r.r,de. The graduating address for sthis grade will be by John J. Du- xEnnay The pupils wwho will gradus ate are as follows:
 Seva Bishop. Katherine Cain, Phillip xollins, RAY Fenton. Arthur R. Hill Junior 1iiils. Bertie May Phillips WIlia Price, James Steel, Fife Marr vvsafbrook, Robert Bowles. Madge < eoliins William Escott. Mama Gar rett. 0ecia Lott. Ear1 Pickett, Jen- nm Husseli Christine Thompson ss6rfe velch, Aaa Wimberly, Gu, <3tesxes
 Tuesdsy night, June 3, at s:45, The
 enfor play.
 " wednesday night, June 1, s:45, tht Ssradusting exercises. The senior 2ciass iy composed of Rose sanderson 2 iola Turner, Dixie Cummins, Sewel
 ankIer. Pearl Dowda. \ gi,ss xss6 1l,,a a f3nr address. by Dr. J K 5ewell, Dean Of Education, University
 f Arkansas.
The Little River news., 1919-05-31
VICTORY BUTTONS FOR SOLDIERS
All Honorably Discharged Men May
 Wear the Liberty Button.

Notice has just been received stat ing that the blanks to be filled out re- questing Victory Buttons" will be sent without delay. Any man, who served in the army, navy or marine, between April 2, 1917, and November Il, 1918, and received an honorable discharged. is entitled to a Victory Button. Same can be Obtained by mailing original discharge or true copy properly certified to, on approv- ed form. Call on w. G. Escott, the county F. M. c. A. secretary or any army recruiting station for blanks.
The Little River news., 1919-05-31
(sOnrse fn Industrial Art

Fayetteville, May 26. Special
 Students who attended the stxsweeks' co0pee In lndustrial Art which will he |oflsr4d to teachers Of art and home mxkers by the department Of art of the uplssrsity af Arkansas, June p to Ano0st !, VIII bs sixen six hours ol latrnsorx Ncrk each dsy. The course wxll Include weavinx. crafts work n aAttAl and wood, eastnme destqn. ins tes(pe 4aeors11eus utsaclIlAg e| x Sef nIkAi. ..s
The Little River news., 1919-05-31
SUFFRAGE DEFEATED
* IT. petprns Roll Up . Majority
 As.lnst This Amendment.

pallas, May 2s. Late election re- tprns today overcame the lead oi 2fec iii favor or woman suffrage. and 1ysvo majority of more than 6,OOO ainst |. E- ''-;' TIC 1ate count il as follows:
 pl ssftEase. ss.715: against suf- E aI ss6.
 or prohib1tion. 0s.4s5: against pro-
 ltkion. 4,s3o.