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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1920-09-02
COSTLY BLAZE IN CHARLES TOWN.

There was an expensive connasra-
ton in Charles Town last Monday af-
ternoon, when the large fertilizer man
ufacturing plant of the Washington,
Alexander & Cooke Company was com
pletely destroyed by fire, together with
large quantity Of stock on hand and
in process OF manufacture. The fir
broke out soon after 4 O'Clock. havir-
caught from the apparatus used in
melting wax with which the fertilizer
bags were treated. The blaze spread
with fierce rapidity, and by the time
the fire companies were able to reach
the factory, which was located at the
northwest edge of the town. the build
ing was a mass Of flames from one end
TO the other and nothing could be done
TO save IL. The c. L. Robinson ice
plant and cold storage building we're
near by and in considerable danger,
but though the paint was scorched from
one end Of the structure, the plant
was saved. Five freight cars on the
siding at the fertilizer works, three Of
which had just been loaded, we're de-
stroyed. A broken switch prevented
their removal from the danger line.
The fire caught the factory right at
its busiest season. Not only we're
there hundreds OF tons of fertilizer
bagged and ready for shipment in tho
warehousc-held up because of lack
OF freight cars-but great quantities
OF stock were being made up into the
finished product TO be shipped within
the next few weeks. The loss on stock
alone is placed at about SSS. 900,
though there may be 2S per cent sal
wage on the mountain OF goods left in
the ruins. The loss 10 the building,
which was large frame structure
erected in 1913, and the machinery
with which it was equipped, is es-
tim?'"d ~ Sis 900. Po'h stock and
cqu'0r'- were insured for practically
enough to cover the loss
The comranv announ ccs that the de-
struct,or of their plant viii not be al
lowed 10 interfere with ;heir contracts.
BY TUESDAY they had representatives
in Baltimore and Richmond arranging
for supplies with which they can ill
orders. Not only will they furnish all
the goods that thev have contracted
for, but they will take care of new or
ders which may be given them and
which they solicit. They have shown
such enterprise and rssourcefulness az
Will protect their customers from an"
inconvenience humar'v rreven'ah'c
The fertilizer fac:cry will be rebuilt
on bigger and better scale than be-
fore. Just as soon as the ruins can be
cleared it is intended to begin the work
OF reconstruction, and by the next
season il is hoped to have a first class
plant in operation again. The indus
try is an important one to our coun
~, and its owners are progressive and
reliable business men who will be en-.
couraged BY our people in their de-
termination to re-eetablish il as quick.
ly as possible.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1920-09-02
MOrgan's Grove Fair.

The Morgan's Grove fair began on
Tuesday under favorable conditions,
so far as the weather is concerned,
with promise of pleasant weather as
we 60 to press Wednesday afternoon.
The grounds are unusually attractive,
with a grassy sod and plenty of shade
that all visitors enjoy. The various
departments are fairly we'll filled with
exhibits, the agricultural display being
perhaps better than it ever was, with
splendid lot Of fruit and grain and
vegetables. The apples are par
ticularly fine. There is also good ex-
hibit in the live stock department, es-
pecially of dairy cattle.
There is much criticism Of the man.
agement for its failure to provide at
fractions and amusementS. At the
eleventh hour a carnival was engaged
to come to the fair with lot Of amuse-
mentS, but at the twelfth hour it con-
cluded TO 20 somewhere else and the
amusement feature is a dismal failure.
There is not even a merry-go-round on
the grounds, and the youngsters are
highly indignant at this omission. =
The popular RohrerSville Band is on
hand to furnish music. That's all
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1920-09-02
Real Estate Sales.

WIS Lottie Schneider, who has been
pPCynted as one of the new teachers
'.I shepherd College, has purchased
I1om Mrs Hibernia Billmyer the lat
' |, clearinghouse at the south edge
\ ,oVn PAYING $500 for it. Posses
C.n Is TO oe given Immediately, and
|o rars. BlIimyer will move to Haeers-
|V"n. n.;r MIS- Schneider and her fami-
\ VIII wi. move here from Herndon, Va,
College. s Vi '"epheia u
!. william Clipp, of the Rippon
'ixxa!o,ornood, ~! has purchased from R.
,S. '..lCh .Ch ms farm lying about three
.aS .s from Charles Town on the Kable
(rras mrnF'He, containing about lOs
|. - al The price of $3.50 per acre.
f.. WIG sane time Mr.. Clipp purchased
\ NJ. III 'uv Netrick heirs the "Mill Grove
Is-,:,,WI.o property which he proposes to
ag@. o.'! restore and utilize the water
81 10 generate electric power for
r. neighHorhood 'o'
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1920-09-02
Baseball Notes.

Last Thursday afternoon Shepherds
town added another team to its list of
victims, and most Of the batters fatten-
ed up the old average, when we won
from the Martinsburg Y. M. c. A. by
the rather decisive score Of IA to 3.
AS matter of fact, when the game was
in its first stages things weren't so
rosy. Kirk Mckee used the first in
ming to warm up, and two runs were
scored when hit through third with
the base full appeared. In the next
inning Martinsburg added another.
UP to the fourth we didn't score, but
then we got a brace Of runs. lacking
one tally to tie the visitors. At this
stage Brandy Myers was warmed up
and sent to the mound. and he held
the Martinsburg boys in check while
we garnered twelve more runs. And
these runs we're the result OF base hits.
Everybody got 'em. Brandy got four
out Of five, and Of course thus led the
club. Bill Rush, who cayorted around
first, scored three runs. The game
was rather liStlesS in the opening in
nings, but when Shepherdstown began
to score they played with more life
in the field, and after the fourth the
game took on the semblaRce Of a real
baseball game.
Tuesday afternoon, before an "ad-
mission free" crowd, Rippon snes<ed
up on us and, contrary to all sporting
rules, picked on cripple-picked or
him and killed him. The score was 7
to d against us, but the hospital ward
we had in the field did mighty well
anyhow. The clinic was presided over
by Drs. Unseld and Dinsmore. Ship
ley and Shipley started as Shepherds
town battery, with Elk on the
mound. In the first when the paths
were choked, line drive that bounced
of Of Newt McKee's glove cost two
runs, and altogether six runs were
made off of Shipley's delivery. In the
fifth Legge took the mound with men
on second and third, and a line drive
to Snyder in center field, who doubled
the runner at second, and a like swat
to K Shipley in left field ended the
inning with the score six to one. Then
we sort of got busy, but il was too late
tic il up when our turn came 10 bat
in the ninth, Mcdonald and Mcdonald
batting for Shipley and Knode, failed to
connect. That of course made two
out With the count two and three
on Snyder, he singled through short
and stole second, but Mckee struck
out ending the game. 1t was a hard
game TO lose, being an uphill struggle
all the way. Bob Crowl played first
base, and the best hit he got was a
home run over the right field fence In
the eighth inning.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1920-09-02
BO0tlegger Bagged.

Tuesday afternoon Officers W. w.
Winters and Willis Crowl took in
charge a drunken soldier in uniform
who was misbehaving at the fair
grounds. He had been made silly by
5ootlcg whiskey that he had bought
from colored man. The officers soon
found the negro, who had five pints of
old hen" yet TO be dispensed. They
took him before Magistrate r. G.
Miller, who found him guilty OF selling
liquor illegally and sentenced him to
pay a fine of 500 and serve six
months in the county Jail. The coisred
man gave the name of Guy Kennedy
and said that he was from Hagerstown.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1920-09-02
ha' Put On Another Train.

Gr-sS,,' '.''y express business on the
in - N stern Railway results in
[pl. NJ. ; Natnr late almost every
-, ~ ~ I..- I'~ important connections
k,Fs. I'll. own are either lost alto
ty,.t,.. we'd considerably, while
.05a or- ho7elessly stranded II
,-l '.'' the company is now con.
-'an for the running Of an
fan which will take care
-s business and allow the
~ .Ie passenger and mail
ne superintendent Of
,lr-. made the run IN No. II
.eo to observe conditions,
T. . that he was impressed
v -.' of another train. The
-.,.. progressive and wei
-.-r aceirous OF accom-
b. s-.. patrons, and we may soon
.'a.n on this division.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1920-09-02
Mr.. Carter Breaks His Arm.

T. A. Carter met with a painful ac-
cident oH-Tuesday. AS he was coming
down a stairway at MS home he caught
his foot and fell, and landing on his
left arm he broke the bone at the
wrist. DR.. J. l.. Meyers reduced the
fracture. Tim says that it comes al
a real good time, for he can enjoy the
fair now with no one to bother him
about hauling them around in his auto
mobile.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1920-09-02
Delightful Social Event

The most delightful social event Of
the season was the party given last
Friday night by Mr.. and Mrs. Roland
Carvel Ringgold at Bellevue" their
beautiful home just north of town, as
a compliment to Mr. and Mrs. Henry
Shepherd and Mr.. and Mrs Whiting
Faulkner, the latter of Martinsburg,
There were guests present from our
own community and from Martins
burg, Winchester. Charles Town, Bal
timore, Richmond and other places
gay galaxy Of young ladies and gentle
men and older folks who thorough
enjoyed the affair. Dancing was the
order Of the evening, and the spacious
rooms on both sides of the house were
given over to those who lightly tripped
the steps to the music of an orchestra
from Greencastle. Delicious refresh
ments were served at midnight, and
then dancing was resumed for couple
of hours more. Mr.. and Mrs. Ring
gold entertain delightfully."-, and their
friends who enjoyed their hospitality
Friday were placed under renewed OBJ
legation For a charming evening at this
lovely home in its picturesque sur
roundings.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1920-09-02

II you want better cattle on your
farm use Calsino remedies or Hog
Tone. Your money back IL it fails
Owens has a full line of veterinary
remedies, including serums, etc. Get
il at Owens.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1920-09-02

The finest line of Highland linen at
Owens. Also Kara linen and other
popular brands OF stationery.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1920-09-02

Satchels and lunch boxes at Bos
wells.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1920-09-02

.-T, who graduated from
Pc. &c in 1912, has been ap-
b, .'.I of the Martinshurp
..-. succeeding William
-r. a.. mad resigned. Mr.
1s'os- merry lived in Shep-
with "eccntly been connect
rcca.,., .,. firm in Baltimore. hav-
v.-s.' Is Iaw degree from the
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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1920-09-02

The ocean freight rate on apples
shipped from New York to EnglaH in
refrigerated compartments has been
reduced dollar a barrel. The old
rate was 81 and the new rate is So per
barrel.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1920-09-02

>s"ool supplies at Bos-
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1920-09-02

The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad is
contemplating the purchase of 500 new
steel underframe refrigerator cars of
40 tons capacity. The purchase is
necessitated by the rapidly increasing
orchards in the eastern part Of west
Virginia and adjoining sections of Vir
ginia and Maryland served by the B.
q o. The demand for cars is greater
than the supply.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1920-09-02

George B. Zinn has sold the apples
in his orchard Of 80 acres near Charles
Town to Frank L. Robinson, w. F.
Alexander and Z. E. Cooke, the price
not being made public. The purchas-
ers are to pick and pack the apples.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1920-09-02

The Martinsburg papers report that
Hon. George M. Bowers has sold p
600 barrels OF Grimes Golden apples
at $500 per barrel for Grade A fruit
and $500 per barrel for smaller sizes
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-04-09
Sd District Dentists
To Meet Here Next

The Third Congressional Dental
association met Wednesday in Wen
ma, with DR.. NJ. II. Wheeler and DR..
S. H. Mckee going from Americus to
attend DR.. H. H. Glover had made
preparations to accompany the Am
ericus delegation, but was prevented
at the last moment. The representa-
ton was not as large as usually at
tends owing to the epidemic of in
fluenza throughout the district, but
a sufficient number of lecturers were
present to make the meeting one of
merit. Many new subjects were dis
cussed, and much benefit derived
from the experiences and observa-
tions of those present. Dr. Mckee
spoke today of the warm cordiality
which permeated the gathering, and
of the most delightful dinner which
was served to the visiting dentists by
the committee on entertainment.
The association will hold its next
meeting in August in Americus, and
the dentists here are planning to
make it the biggest gathering ever
held in the history of the district.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-04-09
Dawson Plans Team;
Wants Hogg To Pitch

DAWSON, April Baseball is
assured for Dawson this summer, and
it is certain to be represented by one
of the strongest teams ever gotten
together outside of one of the big
leagues.
The ball fans of the city have held
another meeting and elected officers,
the following being chosen to pilot
Dawson's team: Erie Cooke, presi-
dent; Rogers Carver, secretary and
treasurer. A. j. Hill, S. R. Kenyon
and John H. Crouch were named as
an executive board to assist the pres
ident in selecting players.
Several stars have expressed a wish
to play with Dawson, among them
being Ronald Lamer, pitcher, who
established a good record last season,
and Maxwell Dixon, hard-hitting
third baseman. Ike Thrasher is also
being considered, but whether he will
be here is uncertain. Bennie Webb,
first baseman for Georgia Tech and
who is we'll known throughout this
section, is also being considered.
Bennie is known as "fence buster"
and made the All-Southern in the S.
l. A. A. last year. 1t is also the hope
of the management that Bradley
Hogg, of National League fame, and
who is now living at Americus, can
be persuaded to put aside his law
books and don uniform of the Daw-
son team. He would by far be the
best twirler in the state.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-04-09
FREIGHT WRECK
TIESUP CENTRAL
Split Switch Causes Pile.
Up Of Cars
Montezuma

A split switch caused the wreck of
Central of Georgia freight train No.
80, southbound, at Montezuma, about
3 o'clock this morning, resulting in
a complete tie-up of the line for
about 10 hours. AS a result, the ear
ly morning passenger train from At
lanta was unable to reach Americus
until this afternon.
The freight, a fast through train,
was running at high speed, it was
said, when the accident occurred in
the Montezuma yards. Ten cars
left the track and were badly smash
ed, and not only tore up the main
track, on which the train was run
ming, but the side tracks as well,
making it impossible for other trains
to pass until the wrecker could clear
a way through the debris and re-
construct the demolished trackage.
Among the wreckage were several
new Studebaker automobiles, scat
tered about. No injuries from the
wreck were reported.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-04-09
KIWANIS BACKS
S.A.FUND DRIVE
Work Of Organization
Given New Clubs
Endorsement

Unqualified endorsement of the
work of the Salvation Army and sup
port for its coming annual drive for
funds in this country was voted to-
day at the second weekly luncheon
of the newly organized Kiwanis Club
of Americus. A motion was adopted
declaring that cit is the sense of this
club that its members are sensible
of the good work being done by the
Salvation Army, and that they are in
hearty sympathy and accord with the
great organization. W. T. Lane,
DOC" Eldridge and Bradley Hogg
were appointed by President Lewis
Ellis as a committee TO draw resolu-
tions to this effect for presentation
to the Salvation Army.
E. E. Schneider and Fred B. Smith
were appointed as the Glad Hand
committee to welcome the club men,
bers and guests at the next luncheon,
and "Bil' Jones aad" "RexalF' Muir
ray were named as the program COM
mittee to prepare the program. 1t
was voted to fix the day and hour
of the weekly luncheons permanently
at 1915 o'clock each Friday, except
for Ladies Night, which will fall once
each month.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-04-09
PRIMARY PLANS
LEFT TO CLUBS
County Executive Com.
mittee's Expected Meet
ing Is Called OFF

Announcement was made today by
Fred B. Arthur, secretary of the
Sumter County Democratic Execu-
tive committee, that the members of
the committee would not be called to-
gether tomorrow as had been expect
ed to plan for the primary of April
20, the primary details now being
left largely to the county Palmer and
Hoke Smith clubs, which have agreed
between themselves to furnish the
men to conduct the primary. At the
same time Mr.. Arthur announced,
for the benefit of the two organiza-
tions. the names of those men who
have volunteered to serve in the pri-
mary without pay. Mr.. Arthur gave
out the following statement:
"Since the organization of the
Hoke Smith and the Palmer clubs,
and since they have agreed to see
that the preferential primary
throughout Sumter county will be
held on April 20 the Democratic Ex-
ecutive committee will not call their
BODY together next Saturday as was
once anticipated, and for the benefit
of the two organizations we again
give the names of all who have volun-
teered to act free of charge in help
ing to hold the election: 9th dis
trict, Stephen Pace, W. S. Ivey, W. c..
Gray. f. 7. Mathis, C. J. Williams,
Thos G. Hudson, Capt. John A. Cobb;
28th district, John 7. Methvin, W.
L. Chambliss; 18th district, Floyd P.
Jones'"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-04-09
BOTH SIDES REST
in ENGLISH CASE;
TO JURY TONIGHT
An Acquittal or Misde-
meanor Verdict Ex-
pected At Albany

ALBANY, April 9.-The morning
was consumed in the R. S. English
murder trial with the examination of
witnesses in rebuttal and shortly after
II o'clock both sides rested Argu-
ment was begun at II 80 o'clock and
was expected to close late today 1t
is expected that the case will be in
the jury's hands by sundown.
Attorney Kimsey opened the case
for the prosecution. Four arguments
will be made, Judge Cox of Camilla,
concluding for the defens4 and Solici-
tor General Bell for the state.
Current opinion here leans to the
expectation of an acquittal or a mis-
demeanor verdict, although there is
no basis for an opinion either way
so far as probable action of the jury
is concerned
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-04-09
BELOIT HOUSING
PLAN FEASIBLE
FOR FISH
Banks Knitted First Trial
Of New Building
Idea
BY EDWARD Nj. THIERRY,
N. E. A. Staff Correspondent.

BELOIT, Wis, April amy
American city can solve its housing
problem with the Beloit plan if its
citizens will forget their private in
terests long enough to give the plan
fair start,
M. I. Jacobs, secretary of the
Chamber of Commerce, devised the
plan. 1t was idealistic Jacobs ad-
mitted it. Supporters and oppon-
ents agree now that that is why it
wouldn't work in this city where bus
mess men can't mix sentiment and
business.
The Chamber of Commerce approv-
ed Jacobs plan and part of the
mono was subscribed. Suddenly the
scheme was knitted by the banks.
The commercial interests of the
town quickly raised their share of the
capital-$50,000 They loaned it
for 10 years without interest. Then
the banks announced that stock in
the proposed building company would
not be accepted as loan security.
That was blow to little business
men who couldn't loan money for
nothing for a long period of time.
The banks took the action because
they saw their mortgage business
"shot to pieces"
Cut Down Cost.
Everybody here admits the plan
would work if Beloit folks would let
it work. Jacobs found that houses
which cost $1,000 to build in 1916
now cost $500, but he made ar
rangements to build them for 49,
500.
Here's the plan that will work any
where folks will forget selfish inter-
ests to provide houses in their cities
Organize building company, run
by Chamber of Commerce, to build
at outset 100 homes.
Capital stock of 100000, indus
tries to subscribe $35O,000 in pro-
portion to employees, $50 per en-
ploye; merchants and professional
men to subscribe $4,000.
Subscriptions loaned to building
company without interest for 10
years, building company to operate
without profit.
Build 100 homes costing from ST.
COO LPs lIlSldhlilS AOboy OiI law F@S
ant lots in city; no subdivision to
be attempted.
Prevents Speculation.
| Sell houses at cost to any employe
of any company OK'd by Chamber
officials on condition it is not sublet
or sold, building company to have
option of buying back at original
cost; thus preventing speculation.
Terms: 800 down and 1-120th of
principal per month for 10 years,
plus 6 per cent interest to cover OPP
Grating charges, including fire insur-
ance and taxes. Cash sale terms
Total cost plus IL of / per cent in
terest within 80 days; total cost plus
2 1-2 per cent interest within six
months.
Example of IOng-term contract;
/ On house and lot costing $4,000,
down payment of $100; monthly
payment of $25 on principal plus
/ S14.5O interest each months for first
/ six months, or total monthly pay
ment first six months, $3.50, grad
ually decreasing as interest decreas-
( es.
Building company to turn over
capital as rapidly as payments are
made, using it to build additional
houses on same plan.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-04-09
Police Official Had
Huge Bank Deposits

NEW YORK, April 9.-Investiga
ton of the bank accounts and stock
speculations of five police officials
was started today by Assistant Dis
trict Attorney Smith with the an
nouncement that he was after bigger
game in the crusade against vice and
graft than Inspector Dominick Henry
or any other of the eight men under
indictment.
Henry was suspended today by
Commissioner Enright. A transcript
of Henry's bank account shows he
deposited more than $4,000 in less
than a year, with $4,000 now due
him. His salary is $4,400 per year.