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The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-04-19
What's Doing
Around the State

ROY-The i,oy school building wua
entirely destroy ed by fire. nOuiing
but the crumhllng rock and concrec
walls remaining OF wha: has been the
pride OF Roy in the past and the nope
.0f her future. I'll The books ana
equipment 81 the schools we're zee
stroyed including the piano. Bonds
unpaid amounting 10 1900 remain
on tho building and insurance was
ln force to the vun OF 5000
which will be paid In full.
LAS VEGAS Word was received
that :. Ralph whetham died ON
March 20 at SUSSEX England. MI.
Whetham Tor sevcral years was man
ager Of the caauneia hotel and dur
ing that time made IAN friends la
Las Vegas who will be grieved to
learn uf his death. The Whetham-
LETT Las Vegas last June Eudng 20 tnerr
old home iu England, After return %
lug to The damp climate OF the
British Isles Mr. Whetham failed
rtplDiy and his death was not wholly
unexpected.
ROSWELL. The grand jury. rm-
rauelcd flr this term ~ court. made
tR uuai report after having been IN
session only two DAYS This was one
81 the shortest grand jury session
ever recorded la this county. some
iay - to the prohibition ana some do
uut-hut there u h. -Four true bills
were found. two no bills and acted ON
two accusations FOR removal from OF
ne. Thcse two accusations were
against Harley Fu~t,r ana Allen
Doyi.. Justice u The peace and cone
stable u the cap Rock precinct They
we're charged with gross %ncgagenc"
and wrorE doing iu office Thcii
eases have been set Tor hearing ir
distriCt court ON Thursday.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-04-19

state. 10 the north and east extend
ing within 11 miles 81 the town in
tho large coal field. said TO be The
largest IN the world. Thurcau g. ~
miles from Gallup and i2s miles from
Albuquerque. Altitude u about 1000
feet and Il ~ Ia the gap on the con-
iincntni divide where the Santa be
road crosses.
I'VE believe that ihcrc h a future
Tor Thorcnu We believe n moro
since these mon have selected u a.
u comins point and viii devote their
energies getting a. before the people
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-04-19

The Herald is the New Mexico
paper that takes the Wan" out
Of Want Ads by giving Results.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-04-19

Don't wish you suuid ssil your house.
SCI b.
Don wish you could and q iob-Find "
Dont ri.h you could rent yoir apart
HOwt
Phone at5 flone as
Norwich bulletin., 1920-03-27

ton was elected to take the place on the executive committee left vacant by Miss Case.
 There was no. regular programme. Miss Croeker read interesting letters from several of the French children, of which there are five, supported by the Norwich branch of the mission. Louis Dion, one of the boys, was the first war orphan to be adopted by any local society or organization.
 The thirty seventh annual meeting of the McAll Mission Branches will l take place in Washington on May 4th, i enant in that city, and the Norwich auiliary is entitled to five delegates | to this event which promises to be most interesting. The next meeting l of the local branch is set for June when it is hoped to have some speak
 CT who is in close touch with the mis- 1 sion to tell of the progress of the work The outstanding need in the missions appeal to America this win 1 ter calls for a substantial reconstruc- l ton and relief fund to help the people
 who have been living in the debris o1
 their ruined homes; the increased cost of every necessity of life makes 2 larger budget imperative; two per.
 ruanent country homes, or vocation i Bible schools for continuing the mis.
 sion's activities during, the long sum
 mers are needed. to bring the boys ant I girls into intimate daily contact witl
 their teachers. and to serve as retreats
 for tired workers.
 The officers of the Norwich auxikar, are the following; President, Mis- | Katherine Crocker; vice presidents
 Mrs. Gardi~er Greene, Miss Eliza beth Huntin ptOn Miss NJ T,O1lice Stllr
 tevant; recording secretary. Miss Ed na T. Currier; corresponding secre i tary, Miss Jennie L. Case; treasurer
 Mrs. $. H. Howe; executive board
 Mrs. George w. Lane. Mrs. Burrill W Hyde, Mrs. Amos A. Browning. Mrs
 Charming Huntington, Mrs. William
 H.. Allen, Miss Matilda Butts.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-03-27
BUYS MORE THAN MILLION
 IN WAR SAVINGS PAPER

More than, million dollars worth
 of war savines securities-treasury
 savings certif.e>.es, war savings stamps and thrlIu stamps-haye been
 sold thus far in New England accord
 ing to an estimate just made by the savings division, First Federal Reserve District. Although the official figures just available for the first two months show sales totalling $885,1 as the sales. in February alone amounted to $324,073. March thus far must have carried the total well above million , The sales per capita for New England in February amounted to $0.50 and for ! the year S0.13.
 Rhode Island is the leader per cap ita both for the sales in February and the sales for the year to date $0.10 and s0.26 respectively. The sales in Rhode i Island in February amounted to $64,- l 5f1. and since January r (to March 1 D s161,S7e. The showing in the oth-
 CT states is as follows: Maine for February $20,252; since January 1, 1 $65,453. New Hampshire $37,664 and $97 ,S66. Vermont $10.500 and $29,732. l, Massachusetts, $155,28 and $430,796. Connecticut 5,801 and $s9,951- The i per capita sales in the other states
 aside from Rhode Island were as fol- lows: Maine for February sO.03; since :! January i, e1.08. New Hampshire S00S
 aad sO22 Vermont $Oe3 and sO.oS
 Massachusetts s0.04 and $0.11. Con- lnecticut s0.04 and SOIL
 I New England it has just been fig ured sold more than it's proportion o1
 war savings securities compared witt population in the year 1919. The First
 Federal Reserve District comprises G.!
 of the population of the country ant its sales of these securities amounted
 tn II of the total sales for the coun- trV
Norwich bulletin., 1920-03-27
JOSEPH FARRELL GOING
 TO PORTLAND. ME, STORE

Joseph Farrell. who for a number of years past has been in the decorative department of The Porteous & Mitchell Company, is leaving the em- ploy of the company to accept a more responsible position with The Porte ous Mitchell & Braun Company of Portland, Me.
 MT. Farrell Is a skilful card writer as well as a decorator of considerable ability and the change to a field of larger opportunities which his new position offers is a well, deserved rec ognition of his ability in the depart ment of store decoration work. to which he has devoted his mind and energies.
 As token of the esteem Tn which 1 he is held by his store associates. MT Farrell was presented handsome travelling bag. equipped with com plete set of fittings.
 During the recent world war he served as a musician in the United States a-my, being mustered out shortly after the armistice was sign ed.
 Fraternally, Mir. Farrell is an inter ested member of White Cross council No. 13, Knights of Columbus. and 2 member of the K. of C. orchestra and will be greatly missed in the varied activities of the council. He expects to leave for Portland early next week
Norwich bulletin., 1920-03-27

The divorce was granted on the grounds of cruelty.
 Elfrieda Heber Crarner of New Lon don was granted divorce from Will liam J. Cramer, fornlery of Hartford, now of. parts unknown. They were married on Aug. II, 1917. The wife alleged against her husband a statutory offense committed at Hartford between Aug. 20, 1917. and Jan. 1, 1918, with an unnamed per- son. The wife was given the right to resume her maiden name of Heber. Commission of a statutory offense was also the grounds upon which l Elizabeth Sintor Marterly of New London secured divorce from Cor don W. Marteney, now of parts un- known. They were married Nov. 3, 1909, and the offenses alleged took | place between May 1, 1919, and Aug. 1, 1919. She is to change her name to Elizabeth Suitof. I The case of Abby F. Danaher: vs Henry F. Danaher was postponed and these two went off the Est; Mary Zo-
 ert Reynolds vs. John F. Reynolds
 and Thomas Baratchuck vs. Helen l Schultz Baratchuck.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-03-27
BAPTIST FOUR. MINUTE
 MEN HAVE BEEN NAMED

The four minute-men chairman of Connecticut have been named, by Rev. H. B. Sloat, director of the Con- necticut state board of promotion, of the Connecticut Baptist convention. These chairmen VIII direct teams of speakers who vii deliver short talks at all public gatherings on the sub ject of the $1Oo.OO0,O0O New World Movement fund. Cf the Northern Bap- lists, which is to be raised by May 2,
 The association four minute chair men appointed are: Rev. James T. Edwards of Danielson; T. T. Phil lips of 118S Man street, Bridgeport; F. E. Tolhurst, 5S Monroe street, Hartford; E. I. Gardner. 15 Colony street, Meriden: Frank R. Johnson, 8 Peninsular avenue, New London, and w. A. Fraser, Noank
 The slogan of the Connecticut Bap- tist convention, in the drive is;. Prom each church according to its ability; to each church according to it's needs"
 The president of the Connecticut organization is / the Rev. John N. Lackey, D. D.. of Hartford; Rev. A. B. Coats. D. D.. is the general secre- tary and collecting agent; the Rev | H. B. Sloat, director.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-03-27
COURT GRANTS DluoRcEs TO
 FOUR PETITioNING WIVES

Four wives were granted divorces in the superior court at New London Friday morning before Judge John P. Kellogg, one case was postponed and two went of, the list
 Desertion since Oct. 5, 1916, was the grounds upon which Ida M. Miner of New Haven secured divorce from Orrin H. Miner of Norwich. She was alowsd to change her name to Ida M Kemsley. Plaintiff and defenda mi were. married on Nov. 24. 1904.
 Mary L. Meinhart Johnson of Nor. wich secured divorce from William IT Johnson of the same place. They were married on July 23, 1915. anG she alleged that he had been intoI. ! erabiy cruel to her since July 1. 1916 and had deserted her on Sept. l, 1916
Norwich bulletin., 1920-03-27

siderable local interest in the state of affairs that will result in New York city and nearby cities and towns across the Jersey. state line. After Sunday the commuter who lives in Jersey and works in New York will find himself an hour late when he ar rives in his office in the metropolis. And when he leaves his New York office at 5 o'clock for the 5.1R. ex- pecting to arrive home in Jersey at 6 he will have another shock when he finds himself home at 5. fifteen min utes before the hour at. which he boarded his train in New York.
 All because one place will be on the daylight saving time and the oth- CT will not.s
Norwich bulletin., 1920-03-27
NORWICH MALL BRANCH
 ELECTS ITS OFFICERS

The annual meeting of the Norwich Branch of the McAll Mission in France, was held on Friday afternoon at 3.30 at the home of Mrs. Kirk H. Leavens, 172 Broadway.
 After short devotional service con- ducted by the president, Miss Kath- crime Crocker, reports of the secretary and treasurer were read, showing a sustained interest in the work and a gratifying amount of money in the treasury.
 Miss Crocker announced with re- gret the resignation of Mrs. Charming B. Huntington and Mrs. James A. Bid we'll. who have given faithful and ef- ficient service as recording and cor responding secretary respectively. To fill these vacancies, Miss Katherine Kent, chairman of the nominating committee, named Miss Jennie L. Case for corresponding secretary and Miss Edna F. Carrier for recording secretary. Mrs. Charming Hunting
Norwich bulletin., 1920-03-27
BAKERY TRUCK UPsETs IN BISHOPS CROSSING MUD

The thaw seems to have played
 havoc with the roads in the vicinity of Round Till in Lisbon. It was reported
 that there was a large uhd hole in that vicinity and that it Was impassi- ble for heavily laden trucks. as throughout Friday at least 12 trucks were stalled In the mud hole. There Is another bad place near the school house a little ways above Bishops Crossing at which many trucks were stuck. Friday morning a truck that came from Providence to delixer pas tries fin this neighborhood, in trying
Norwich bulletin., 1920-03-27
WINFRED R. DAWLEY INJURED
 IN ArSERIOUS MANNER

Winfred R. Dawley of Tanner street, Norwich Town, is still unable to leave his bed. as the result of an accident Monday, March 18th. at the Dawley lumber yeard at Fort Point. A heavy stick of timber fell across his body. breaking his left leg below the knee. when he was boy of IS his right leg was broken in the same man. per.
 It will probably be two weeks be-
Norwich bulletin., 1920-03-27
REsTFUL REsULTs FOR MEN.

Only a person who has experienced that awful .sall night cough that sometimes follows influenza can appre- I'd ofates whata good nights sleep can be. Mrs. Annie Davison. z08Q Myrtle St. Long Beach, Cal, writes: "The result restful one for me" Foley's Honey and Tar cheeks harsh, racking coughs, eases wheezy breathing. stops tickling in throat. covers raw, irritated surfaces with soothing. healing coating. Lee & Osgood.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-03-27
MIxUPS THAT DAYLIGHT
 SAVING WlEL MAKE

When the daylight saving plan goes into effect Sunday by the cities that have adopted it. there is bound to be more or less confusion. espec- tally on the railroads. There is con-
Norwich bulletin., 1920-03-27
DANCING.

10 get out of the mud tipped over on it's side. throwing its contents into the mud.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-03-27

fore he is able to sit up. The injures leg is so painful that it has not bee. put in a cast yet.
 Mir. Dawley is showing much forti tude in bearing his aGliction and receiving many messages of sympati,, from friends in Norwich and elsta where.
 The young man is son of Mir. an Mrs. Herbert F. Dawley of Laurt Hill road.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-03-27

WHEN .T0U WANT 10 pur your bus. iness before rna pup.c, there Ia nc medium better. than through the ao . vertisinx ccssanna of Tho Bulletin
Norwich bulletin., 1920-03-27
BUILDING

JAMES ,FUMIGNARo, CONTRACTOR, Stone, Concrete Work and Excavating.
 Address;
 123 Oakridge St.. City. Tel e27-5.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-03-27

Public school of Putnam will close next week for the spring bacation. They will reopen the Monday after Easter.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-03-27

A fool man will go through any ols thing for a pretty woman - evei through his bank account
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-05-18
SURVEYORS REPORT
ON COUNTY WORK
Over 1900 Brick Laid On The
Mt. Vernon Utica Pike;
4 Other Work Done

County Surveyor VanVoorhis stated
this morning that during the past
week 1900 feet of brick were laid on
the Mt. Vernon-Utica pike, south of
the city. Over $4,000 bricks were
hauled to the scene of the work.
Progress is being made on the Dan
ville-Howard gravel pike, according
to announcement of the county sur
veyor. .4
The Highway Construction Co.
brought eight teams to the city Sun
day from Elyria. The teams were
brought through overland. The High
way Construction Co. has the con-
tract for Section i on the Columbus
road pike.
The Dorsey Construction Co. will
commence work on the Wooster road
pike Wednesday of this week. fN
Clifford Shaw stated today that
work is progressing nicely on the
Sanatorium pike. A large number of
men and teams went to work this
morning. Aa
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-05-18
WORK WILL START
ON 25 NEW HOUSES
Bowlus Construction Com
pany Opens Up Offices In
This City

Construction work on the twenty
five house program of the Mt. Vernon
Home Building Co. will be started this
week by the Bowlus Construction Co.
OF Toledo, tho contractors. Horses,
wagons, and other tools and materials
for the starting of the contract are
expected to arrive in the city today.
Superintendent Wood, who will
have charge of the work. Is now estab.
lished in his Office in the Union Block
on South Main street. The company
is making preparations for the erec.
tion of large warehouse on the large
vacant lot back of the Sapp Brothers
establishment on West Ohio avenue.
The first houses to be constructed will
be on the lots purchased on the north
west side of the city.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-05-18
ACCOUNTS
HAVE BEEN HELD UP

by Associated Press to The Ban,,sr1
COLUMBUS, O., May 17-Expense
accounts of public officials have come
under discussion in Ohio with the re-
fusal of the state auditor to pass an
expense account turned in by several
judges. When the auditors held that
$40 was too much for even Judge
to pay for days meals out of the
states money, one of the jurists wrote
vigorously in protest. The auditor re.
piled in kind ry
Judge Willis Vickery and Judge 7.
S. Dunlap both of the appellate court
at Cleveland and State Auditor A. v.
Donahey are the officials concerned.
Replying to Donahey's ruling in n
three page letter, Judge Vickery re.
quested to be told on what authority
the state auditor supervised his ex-
pense accounts. Donahey answered:
Judge when man eats $5.40 worth
In one day to keep body and soul to-
bctuVi uo auultOT VI otult i uO not
consult the law, as the guardian of
the taxpayers money, consult my
conscience"
Judge Vickery wrote that he intend.
ed to live at first class hotel "and
propose" he added. ito have the
money necessary therefor, and II the
state of Ohio won't pay it, III either
30 without the money or know the
reason why the state don't pay it" Au-
dior Donahey in replying said "You
VIII go without the money all right,
Judge, Just as long as l am auditor of
the state, unless the Supreme Court
orders me to pay"
The state auditor holds that regard.
less OF the high cost of living So a
day is sufficient to cover both lodging
ana meals for any and all public Of
hcials, In commenting upon this rul.
Ing, Mr.. Donahey said he did not ques.
tion for a moment that Judge vickery
had actually spent So 40 for his meals.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-05-18
HAPPY VALLEY

Mrs. Harry Blinn and children, OF
Chicago, H., are the guests OF the
formers parents, Mr.. and Mrs, j. c,
Oldaker. sA
Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Paige and ~.
tie daughter were the guests OF Mr.,
and Mrs. G. o. Paige Sunday.
Mr.. Fred NJ. Bransford of Enter.
prise was the guest of Mrs. Mary V.
Fletcher Monday.
Mr. Martin Brooks was Sunday
visitor in Marttnsburg.
Mr.. and MRS. George Stinemetz and
family were the guests of Mr.. and
Mrs, Orley Bartlett Sunday.
Mr.. g. NJ, Fletcher made business
trip to Columbus Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cyrus Oldaker and
family Of Fredericktown were guests
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-05-18
Annual Banquet
At Martinsburu.


The annual banquet of the Martins
burg high school alumni association
was held Saturday evening at $3.50 in
the town hall at Martinsburg and was
a most delightful affair in all it's ap-
pointments.
most delicious supper was served
by the ladies of the Presbyterian and
Methodist churches.
Mr.. Ira Hawkins, president of the
association, introduced Mr.. Fred
Ewart as the toastmaster of the ev-
ening. A splendid program was car
ried out, with musical numbers by
Shows orchestra of Danville.
During the evening the following
officers were elected for the ensuing
year:
President. C. Marriott.
Vice President-Alva Harris.
Secretary--Ms Pearl Bates.
Treasurer-Clinton Fawcett.
About one hundred and seventy per-
sons attended the banquet, including
the following from Mt. Vernon: Prof.
and Mrs j. G. Marriott, County Sur
veyor and Mrs. Carl Van Voorhis, and
son, DOna, Mr.. and Mrs. w. ID. Beatty
and daughter, Miss Rosadah Beatty,
Mr.. and Mrs. Fl. e. Bates, Mrs. Ara
Blackburn, Miss Edith Ewart, Miss
Bessie PARROT, Mr.. and Mrs. Noah
Purdy, Mr.. Harach Pumphrey, Mr..
Loren Darling, Miss Nancy Darling,
DR.. and Mrs. ]. M. Pumphrey, Miss
Ruth !Nyhart and Mr.. and Mrs. Wag-
ner. .
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-05-18
ENGLAND STARTS INVESTIGATION
Of THE ALLEGED M0NOP0L|ES

[By Associated Press to The Bannerl
LONDON, May IA = England has
started an investigation of the past
war growth of alleged trusts and mon.
opolies.
A profteering committee which has
been looking into the activity of cleo
trio light companies and lamp bulb
manufacturers, in report recently
made public, says that "a trade COM
bination does exist among electric
light manufacturers in this country
and exercises powerful influence ov-
er the conduct and development of
the industry"
1t is known as the Electric Light
Manufacturers Association, the report
says, and has been created primarily
in the interests of three firms-the
Bpitish Thomson-Houston Company,
the General Electric Company and
Messrs. Siemens Brothers. 1t is re-
ported to include from 80 to 95 per-
cent Of the industry, to fix prices and
regulate output says the profteering
committee.
The prices fixed by Association, the
repcrt says, become the standard for
all lamps sold in this country, wheth-
er made by Association or non-Asso-
citation manufacturers or imported
from abroad Because of this stand.
ard price policy the general public
reap no benefit from lamps of cheaper
manufacture the advantage going
wholly to distributors.
Standard vacuum lamps, now sold
to the public for three shillings. states
the report, could be sold at two shil.
lings at which price the manufactur-
er and distributor would still have
satisfactory working profit
"One and quarter million half
watt lamps" adds the report, sold
to the public in 1919 at twelve shil-
lings and sixpence each were pur-
chased In Holland by three associat-
ed manufacturers at about three shil-
lings lamp. They could have been
sold at not more than eight shillings
which would still have left ample mar.
gin for the importers and distributors.
Importers and distributors between
them made profits on these lamps. of
lige $1,40O,QO0 over and
above what would appear to us rea.
"S:nce the largest of the three dom.
inant FIRMS" continues the report. "is
under the majority control Of an Am
erican electrical concern, there is !
some danger that the interests of the
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-05-18
CAR SHORTAGE IS
RETARDNNG Al! WORK
Pike In Knox County May
Not Be Completed During
The Present Summer

County Surveyor Van Voorhis said
Monday morning that, owing to a
shortage Of railroad cars, the outlook
for work on the various pixies Of the
county is not promising.
The surveyor received letter Mon,
day morning from the, state highway
department stating II was impossible
to obtain railway cars to ship crush
ed limestone, cement and, other ma
teriais needed in the construction of
the pixies.
4 II the railroad condition does not
improve very shortly it is probable
that few of the contracts in Knox
county will be completed this sum.
mer, according to the statement OF
the county surveyor this morning.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-05-18
WATERWAYS RELIEVE
STRIKE CONDITIONS

fBy Associated Press to The Banner1
ST. LOUIS, Mo-, May 17-Traffic
congestion resulting from the yard
mems strike has been relieved to a
certain extent in the Mississippi Val
ley by the Govrnment barge line on
the Mississippi and Warrior rivers.
Since the strike assumed menacing
proportions April 1, more than 10000
tons of freight have been moved
weekly, it is announced at headquar-
ters of the service here.
There are now 10 barge of 2OOO-ton
capacity each, and 16 of 6OO-ton in op-
Grafton. Six 5O0horse power towboats
ing June /.
power each are expected to be work
are in service, and two of 1000 horse
Officials of the barge line say that
the greatest delays in transference of
freight are experienced in loading
and unloading the barges which, at
present, is done principally by crane
~ iCooCu tuOoC uCldyo, are
being made to establish floating docks
along the Mississippi by which it is
expeditiously and at a lower cost to
declared. freight gan be- handled more
the shipper
Construction of a 100000 dock of
this kind has been begun at Dubuque,
Ia, for use at East st. Louis. 1t will
be $50 feet long and rs wide. Freight
cars will be run on to it over era
die in such fashion that the freight
car door and the barge hatch will be
separated only few feet. From prev
ious demonstrations it Is expected by
barge officials that freight can be
handled for about 30 cents a ton, or
about half the present cost of hand
ling at the st. Louis dock.