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Phoenix tribune., 1920-08-28

tended by our eminent physician, DR.
w. c.. Hackett. He did not improve
and sank gradually until the end
which came quietly and peacefully
Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock The
remains have been shipped to New
York for interment. He leaves a
young wife and other relatives who
reside at 148 West 142nd street, New
York, N. Y.
Accidentally Hurt
Mr.. ]. T. Brown, of 914 South Sixth
avenue, suffered painful, though not
'serious, accident this week. While
cranking his car his hand became en-
tangled in the mechanism and one OF
his fingers was broken. The member
has received the attention of ply
sician and Mr.. Brown is now resting
easily.
Prevent All Accidents
Possibly, there are some accidents
which cannot be avoided, but you
need not suffer any inconvenience be.
cause of them. We pay $25 per week
for loss of time caused by accident OF
sickness. and $4,000 for loss Of life
We pay if you live and pay if you
die-you can't lose. A. R. Smith, gen.
eral agent for Arizona, 1902 East JET.
ferson street. See us today. Tomor.
row may be too late.
Off to California
Mrs. w. B. Hudspeth, of 1912 East
Jefferson street, left last week for
Oakland, Calf, and other coast cities.
She will spend three or four weeks
on the coast, visiting and sightseeing
Home From California
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence L. Hamilton
and daughter, Frances, returned few
days ago from a pleasant sojourn on
the coast. They visited all the famous
beaches and resorts and report an en-.
joyable stay. They are domiciled at
Fl North Tenth street.
Increased Attendance
Cooler weather increased the con
gregation of the c. NJ E. church last
Sunday as shown at the morning and
evening services. This was a special
effort day among the members and
friends, and the amount realized was
$125.00 Next Sunday, Rev. Thomp
son will preach his last sermon be-
fore leaving for Birmingham, Ala,
where he will attend the semi-cen-
tenary celebration of the church
Morning subject, God Meeting and
Communing with His People," even
ing, "The Seven Overcomes.' Come
out and hear him.
Mass Meeting Held
A few citizens of Phoenix met last
Friday evening at the c. M. E. church
and appointed committee to draft
certain resolutions for presentation to
the city officials.
Protective League Meeting
Members of the Phoenix Protective
Phoenix tribune., 1920-08-28

League met Monday evening at the
c. M. E. church and held an interest
ing meeting. Reports of various com
mittees were received and adopted
and other important business was
transacted. The Kelly Miller enter
tainment proved great success and
a large sum was added to the already
fat treasury. Mr.. S. w. Ford of
Mesa, formerly treasurer of the
League, sent in his resignation, and
Mr.. l.. F. Silvers of Phoenix was
elected to fill out the unexpired term.
The League is planning to bring a
musician of renown to Phoenix and a
committee was appointed to enter
into negotiations with the famous
artist. The League meets the first
and third Mondays in each month and
all Phoenix is invited to attend the
meetings.
Visiting in Oklahoma
Mrs. N. A. McAlpine, of 234 North
Eleventh street, left few days ago
for a brief visit with her son, Prof.
P. ]. McAlpine of Sapulpa, Okla.
While en- route to Oklahoma she
spent several days with her daughters
in Ration, N. M. Mrs. McAlpine will
return to Phoenix early in the fall.
Visitor From Chandler
Mr.. H. H. Brown of Chandler, Ariz.,
was a business visitor in the city a
few days this week.
Back From Fishing Trip
Mr.. Driver and Mr.. Cleveland,
and Mrs. Jessie James, returned
last week from fishing and
hunting trip into the southern part of
the state. They visited Nogales, Ariz.,
and even ventured across the line
into Old Mexico. All report an en-
joyable trip.
Off to Kansas City, Mo.
Mrs. Many ]. Roberts Brady, Miss
Ruth Roberts and Mrs. Bert Trice left
this week for Kansas City, Mo-, where
they will spend several weeks visit
ing relatives and friends. They will
also visit friends in Kansas and in
the smaller towns in Missouri. They
will return to Phoenix late in October.
Stay off the Date, Sept. I
There will be an educational musi-
cal review given at the A. M. E.
church Wednesday evening, Sept. 1.
Everybody invited
Visitor From Gem City
Mr.. Frank Moore and children of
Mesa were business visitors in Phoe.
nix Tuesday.
Down From Prescott
Miss Helen Harper Vance of Pres
colt was visitor in the city one day
this week while en- route north. Miss
Vance has accepted a position as
teacher in the public schools at Mesa,
Ariz., and will begin work Sept. 2.
Phoenix tribune., 1920-08-28

ocean breeze and the bueatiful flow.
ers all lending an attractiveness to
the wonderful lunch served on the
lawn. Among the many guests were
the following Phoenicians: Mr.. and
Mrs. George White, Mrs. Mollie
Vanes, Mrs. Nettie Freeman, Mr.. and
Mrs. Ernest Daniel, Mrs. Emma Hoff-
man, Mrs. Frances Jerry and the host
and hostess. Mr. and Mrs. Washing
ton were highly complimented by
their many friends who spent such a
wonderful afternoon.
Antioch Baptist Church
Splendid services were conducted
Sunday at Antioch Baptist church and
three new members were received.
The pastor, Rev. C. A. Gilmore, deliv.
cred two strong sermons and the. col
lection totaled $23.
On the Sick List
Mr.. John Williams and son, Jesse,
of 915 South Seventh avenue, are on
the sick list this week.
Second Baptist Church
Regular services were held Sunday
at the Second Baptist church and the
attendance was good. Rev. Edward
Jones spoke for the congregation at
both the morning and evening serv-
ices and his remarks were well re-
ceived. The new pastor is expected
here in time to occupy the pulpit on
Sunday, August 49,
In From Litchfield
Mr. l. McPinion was a visitor in the
city this week from Litchfield. He
stated that Mrs. McPinion was hale
and hearty and enjoying the good
pure country air in the Litchfield dis
trict.
False Report
1t has been rumored all over the
southern part of Phoenix that Mr..
Robert Kinch, of 726 West Buchanan
street, who few weeks ago was in
jured in an accident while working
for the city, and was insured with the
Commonwealth Casualty company, had
failed to receive any benefits. Mr.
Kinch carried a sickness and accident
policy that cost him $40 per year, and
We guaranteed to pay him $25 per
week for loss of time caused by sick
ness or accident. He was confined to
bed seven days and received a check
for $25 in payment of his claim. He
stated to the agent Monday, that we
might tell the people that it is true
that he has not the money, because
he has received and spent it. A. R.
Smith is general agent for this COM
pany in Arizona and Will see to it
that all policy holders receive their
money.
MIR. Hudspeth Recovered
Friends of Mr.. ]. F. Hudspeth, of
1912 East Jefferson street, will be
pleased to learn that he has quite re-
Phoenix tribune., 1920-08-28

covered from his recent indisposition
Unique Club Meeting
All members of the Unique Club
are requested to meet Sunday after
noon at East Lake Park. Arrange
ments will be made for a grand pic
mic on Labor Day and all are urged
to come out Sunday and help com
plete arrangements. By order of the
president, Larue Moore.
Splendid Services
Sunday services at Tanner Chapel
A. NJ E. church were well attended
and the pastor, Rev. Sanford, deliv
cred two able sermons. In the morn
ing he spoke on the subject: "Whc
Hath Despised the Day of Small
Things?" In the evening he spoke
from the subject: "The Heavenly
Human" Next Sunday evening, Aug
20, he will speak from the subject:
"The Breath of the Four Winds and
Ezekiel and the Dry Bones" The col
lection for last Sunday was $229O
All invited to attend services at this
church. Special invitation to strangers
Dinner Success
The chicken dinner given Wednes
day, August 18th, by the Stewardesses
o fthe A., M. E. church was a com
plete success. The net proceeds were
"a little in excess of $50.
Guest of the Hudspeths
While in Phoenix last week, the
Hon. Kelly Miller was a guest in the
home of Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Huds,
peth, 1912 East Jefferson street.
A Free Will Offering
The pastor and stewards of Tanner
Chapel A. M. E. church announce that
on the first Sunday in September
they will have a free-will offering at
this church. 1t will be the last Sun
day the present pastor will preach be-
fore going to the annual conference,
which convenes at Tucson, Ariz.,
Sept. 8th, and all are invited to come
out and help swell the collection on
that day.
Benedict w. cheeseman Passes
Monday, August %, Benedict w.
Cheeseman, of New York City, passed
away at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
w. H. Williams, lilo East Jefferson
street. Mr. Cheeseman came to Phoe-
nix two weeks ago from New York
City and secured rooms at the Will
Jams residence. He was suffering
from the effects of German gas, hav-
ing been gassed five times while serv-
ing overseas. Returning from France,
Mr.. Cheeseman accepted a position
as court stenographer in his home
town, which position he held until
failing health made the change to this
state necessary. After his arrival in
Phoenix, he was given the best of at
tention in the home of Officer and
Mrs. Williams, being regularly at
Phoenix tribune., 1920-08-28

When in Congress Mr..
Cameron supported every
bill for the uplift and bet
terment Of the Colored
lie throughout the
United States. He will
again give the Colored
people great assistance if
nominated and elected to
the United States Senate.
Vote for him in the Pri-
mary Election on Septem-
ber z, and see that your
friends join with you in
working for his nomina-
ton and election.
VOTE FOR CAMERON
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Of his tires burst because they were
Goodyears.
1T isn't every tire that can stand
the strain at such terrific speed. And
there aren't many proteges of Ralph
De Palma and Tommy Milton willing
to try such a speed. For the average
motorists and light car owner, max
imum speed of SO miles an hour is
sufficient
And when Goodyear tires can stand
speed of 156 miles an hour, its easy
for them to stand up under lower
speeds for thousands of miles of trav-
g Goodyear CIincher tires are de-
signed especially for the light motor
car They can stand more punishment;
than any prize fighter who ever en-
tered the squared arena, and a fight
ITO the finish is pie for them. for they
give maximum service until they're
ready to fall to pieces. And when you
couple with them Goodyear Heavy
Tourist tubes, the motorists worries
about tire trouble are nil for he
knows he's got four shoes under
his car that will not falter or leave
him in the lurch.
Goodyear Smooth, Anti-Skid and;
Weather Clincher tread impress
sions are as abundant along the high
ways and byways oflAmerica as are.
frecl1les on the beaming visage of a,
red-headed youngster-proof Sufficient.
that Goodyear Clinchers deliver the
goods from start to finish. 1
E.
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GHOST WITNESS N Court TRIAL
Dead Woman Tells Of Procuring Iron
mzmAmm
With Which Husband Killed Her
Like Story Of Olden Times.

man is accused OF beating his
wife to death, and is brought before a
high tribunal for trial at Washington.
Judge and jurors and audience sit and
listen In respectful silence while the
ghost of the dead woman testifies that
she herself procured the iron bar with
which she was killed, and she had In
tended to kill her husband with it,
and that he had great provocation to
kill her
This sounds. like story of olden
times. 4 might have happened in
any of the great ages of superstition
when men believed in the supernat-
ural even more than they did IN the
natural.
Civilization is supposed to- havet
: freed man from these ancient fears,
but it has not done so The fear is
still latent in us, waiting for chance
to express ITSELF For example,, the
incident related above happened. not
in the middle ages or in a fairy tale,
but in the Supreme court of the Dis
trict Of Columbia a few days ago. The
dead Woman's mother testified that
she had gone TO several mediums, had
conversed with the ghost OF her daugh-
ter and had so gotten the daughters
story of what happened. Still more
astonishing, she testified that an as
sistant United States attorney had adj
vised her to consult mediums. When
you take this in connection with the
fact that the Supreme court evidently
listened to the ghost conversation as
part of the testimony, you cannot
blink at the conclusion that ghost
has been admitted to court Of JUS
tice inlthe United States, The SUBS
ernatural has come again to playl a.
formal and recognized part the at
fairs Of men in a country which calls,
Itself civilized. sf,,s4
OF course, the whole question Of
spiritnalism is here involved. There
are many intelligent and sincere peo-
pie who believe that the existence Of
ghosts who gan eommuhicate with us
has beenspfOved sst
Out in the West there. is a certain
placer deposit Of gold which has been
the grave of many fortunes. One man
after another has tried to get this
gold, and all have failed. Finally
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Buel Victor Over Bull.

IS +
Men husking corn on the W. j.
Crossman farm in Ferguson Valley
Pa, were witnesses of battle royal
between a young bull in the pasture
and a buck deer that had strayed'
from the nearby mountains.
The bull, as natural protector Of the
herd, was nothing 10th to accept the
newcomers challenge, but was soon
put to rout by his more agile enemy,
and in going to the barnyard leaped
two fences that had heretofore been
barriers to all progress; He was bleed
ing freely at the nose and ears from
the clash. The deer remained with
the herd until frightened away by
men clapping their hands.
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along came an inventor with a most
and expensive plan for get
ting. the gold. He had absolute faith
in it. 1t appeared that he was in
Communication with the gnosf of his
dead sister, and that she had impaired
this plan to him, and had told him it
was sure to succeed. He spent ev-
cry cent he owned and could borrow
on the plan and lost it all. The ghost
was wrong.
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Mr. Eckenrode dn Goodyear Tifes.

Just imagine how. it would, feel to
trlavel 1J6 miles an hour in "a nauto7
mobile, like Tommy Milton did recent
~ at Daytona Beach, said Charles
e. Eckenrode local Goodyear Service
Dealer. And just imagine also how it
would feel to have a tire burst while
going at that speed, and to be catap-
u!ted possibly into oblivion But Tom
my went at the rate of 156 miles an
hour for a new worlds record, and he
didn't catpult into oblivion and none
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The shun automatically
the case demands giving the
: O more of
in
( the official tests a4ss@
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EXAMINATION.

A Competitive examination will be
given to applicants for appointment
to the Senatorial Scholarship vacant
at st. Johns College. The examina-
ton will be in English, Mathematics,
Latin, and Science for admission to a
standard college, and held in the Office
Of the Board of Education on August
end, at 800 A. NJ
july16-2t NJ s. H. UNGER, Supt.
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More than a blowing machine

t aPupaant power Of the IlsrtPs
Monsana IN tns ogg rice fields Of 1T
tfgaa
but t more hana blowing machine ut
Without passing through gears that would and
Flexible power for belt work
i've IartParr 80 Up instantly from no
full load from full load
carburetor and without
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Small Farm at Private Sale

I will sell at private sale my farm
of SO acres, improved by a Room
Brick Dwelling Summer House, large
bank barn, hog pen, buggy shed and
all necessary outbuildings, situated
in Grand Valley formerly known as
Wentz p. o. Myers distdict, Carroll
county, Md, and is convenient TO
churches, schools and stores. Any one
wishing to see this property will call
on the owner living on the property.
GEORGE o. BERWAGER.
July 16-4t m
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ALL SIZE SALE BILLS PRINTED
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1920-04-09
Highway Trailer Banquet.

A splendid dinner to about fifty in
vited guests was given by the directors
of the Highway Trailer at the. Carlton
hotel Wednesday evening. Over the
Imperial after dinner cigars drive to
sell another $1OO, 900 of the cumulative
z per cent stock, of the 1920, 900 re-
Gently voted by the Trailer stockhold-
ers was organized. Four teams vol
unteered. The drive will go on this
week and on Saturday evening the
teams will meet to compare results.
Following are the captains of the teams:
First Team-Andrew Mcintosh.
Second Team-P. M. Ellingson.
Third Team. w. Menhall.
Fourth Team-Adolph Jensen and
Oscar Olson.
The citizens of Edgerton and vicinity
will be offered the chance of securing
this stock in preference to outside par
ties, who would be only too anxious to
invest.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1920-04-09
MRS. EDWARD MOORE.

Mrs. Edward Moore passed away at
her home in Madison on the morning of
March Is after an illness of some
months with heart trouble. Mrs.
Moore was a resident of this city for
many years and moved to Madison in
September, 1919. Shortly before Christ
mas she fell i'll and had been in very
poor health all winter. Her health
seemed to return as spring came on
and about three weeks ago she was able
to be about again. Her condition
seemed favorable on Wednesday, but
death came as sudden shock to all at
8 o'clock on Thursday morning.
Rose Ann Flynn was born in Morri-
son, Illinois, on May 8, 1871. She came
to Wisconsin with her parents when
still an infant. She was raised in the
vicinity of Dunkirk, Wis. On April 49,,
1887, she was united in marriage to
Edward Moore. To this union four
children were born, Alice, Edward Jr.,
Earl and Raymond. Three survive
their mother, Alice preceding her moth
mother in death thirteen years ago.
On Saturday morning at 10 o'clock
funeral services were conducted by
Re-. j. E. Harlin at ST. Joseph's Cath
Ollie church and interment was made in
the Catholic cemetery. Many out of
town relatives were present to pay
their last respects to the devoted wife
and mother.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1920-04-09
Baseball League Formed.

Completion of the formation of an
amateur baseball league for eight of
the smaller cities of southern Wiscon-
sin was made at the Capitol hotel,
Madison, April 8. Officers and board
of directors were elected.
Representatives attended from the
following towns: Madison, Edgerton,
Waterloo, Cambridge, Sun Prairie, Mt.
Horeb and Lake Mills.
The officers chosen are: President,
E. J. Amundson, Cambridge; Vice
President. E. c. Hines, Sun Prairie;
Secretary Treasurer, Charles Zach,
Madison.
Directors are: E. J. Amundson, Cam
bridge; E. C. Hines, Sun Prairie; Chas.
Zach, Madison; DR.. Joyce, Waterloo.
J. Miller, Lake Mills; P. 3. Brink, Mt.
Horeb; L. C. Whitford, Edgerton.
Each of the eight teams put up a
500 cash guarantee.
Another meeting will be held at Mad
ison Wednesday at which time the
schedule for the season to start May 2
will be mapped out 1t is announced
that the members of the teams will be
strictly amateurs.
A call has been issued for four or six
umpires. Those who believe they can
qualify for the position can procure
further information from President E.
J. Amundson, Cambridge, Wis.
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Tobacco Notes

Emil We'll, of We'll & Sons, New
York tobacco firm, is in the state look
ing after their interests. He came
over from Evansville the first of the
week to call on the Edgerton tobacco
fraternity.
Mr.. Carl Wobbe, of Rose & Wobbe,
leaf dealers of New York, has been in
the state comforting with the western
representative, Henry Scott at Slough
ton.
Northern tobacco seed for SALE Con-
necticut Havana seed, the finest type.
Tested 81 at Madison. Address FL S.
Elder, Chippewa Falls, Wis. 1914
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Obituary
MRS. WILLIAM F. HINT.

MfLS. w LILLIAN a1N1A.
The funeral of Mrs. William F. Hintz,
formerly Miss Ethel Strouse of Edger-
ton, was held at her home in Oakfield
at 1890 p. m. Wednesday, March 81,
and at the Lamartine M. E. church at
2:3O p. m. The Rev. W. C. Kurtz of
the German M. E. church of Fond du
Lac officiated Interment was held at
the Lamartine cemetery.
Mrs. Hin& passed away peacefully
at her home in Oakfeld at 300 a. m.
Sunday morning, March 20, 1920. Mrs.
Hintz had been poorly in health for
some time. She is survived by three
children, Dorothy, Carleton and Mar
ion, to mourn her loss. She also leaves
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Clark,
two brothers, Lyman and John, and
five sisters, Mrs. Norman Isaacs,
Beulah, Ruth, Violet and Edna.
Mrs. Ethel Hintz was born at Dun
kirk, Dane county, on Sept. Is, 1887.
She was graduated from the EdgertOn
high school in June, 1907, and followed
the teaching profession for five years.
On April 18, 1912, she was married to
VIM. F. Hintz of Fond du Lac, and
made their home on farm in the town
of Oakfield, where they resided until
the death of her husband Sept. 26, 1919.
She was member of the Lamartine
M. E. church and a strong worker in
the community. During her short life
she has made vast host of friends
who sorely grieve her demise. Her
death comes as a blow to her many
friends and leaves the community under
a veil of grief. Her life as compan-
ion, friend and mother makes her de-
parture mourned by all who knew her.
The many friends extend their pro-
foundest sympathy to the orphaned
children and to those who remain.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1920-04-09
Norwegian Lutheran Church
E. A. GREFTHEN, PASTOR.

Sunday school next Sunday as usual
at 1000.
at Dodgeville. there will be no services
in the local church next Sunday.
Sunday morning, April 18. there will
be Norwegian services beginning at
HOO
Sunday evening, April Is, the choir
will give song service beginning at
7:3O. A collection will be taken.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1920-04-09
The Spring Election.

TO some the result of the election on
Tuesday was surprise. The contests
centered on the mayorship and for al
dermen in the second and third wards,
the balance of the candidates being
without opposition. The vote totaled
COL and was next to the largest cast in
the city. Following is the vote:
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1920-04-09
Tuesday, April 18th, Reciprocity Day.

The City Federation of Women's
clubs are to have luncheon at the
high school gymnasium Tuesday, April
Is, at 1915. After the luncheon the
following program will be given in Gull
ton Memorial hall:
Talk by Dr. Elizabeth Woods, elm
ical psychologist of Madison.
Vocal solo by Miss Hanson.
Music Girls Glee Club.
Talk, Chow to Know the Birds" by
Mrs. Allen B. West.
Piano solo by Mrs. F. 0. Holt.