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Connecticut western news., 1920-05-06
WHERE ARE WE AT?

From various parts of the state have come reports of confusion as a res It of moving or not moving the cio,, ,-s ahead for the purpose of saw ing faylight. Even in this town, wh h,n we are supposed to be work in- ( >, standard time, if making an a2,-.- i7i nent, it has become custom ar ask what time is alluded to. Fhs Titchfeld Enquirer prints the fcl1o, ing interesting bit of news rer, Ing the different times :-
 n Tuesday a Litchfield man
 left NTinsted at p. m. by motor
 He npde the run to Torrington in
 tw, nt:- minutes but it was 5 20
 p. m. when he reached there.
 Stopping only long enough for gas. le beat it for Litchfield, where he found, the town clock was $50 p. m. Arriving at his Bouse, an eighth of mile from
 the Center his clocks recorded
 4:40 D. m. He is now trying to
 figure out whether he reached
 homo q year ago from last night or
 two weeks before the day after
 yeeterl ay or whether forward or
 backwtl'. And he wasn't in a Ford eli and it was gas he
 got in T.. i1gton.
 Parts t of Massachusetts arc alsc -~. ~'.. heir troubles with the tir,r --4- Berkshire Courier printed l.alf column last week re- galeinG ne resulting confusion and says ':it i1 beyond conception how a bccy ci egislators of ordinary in- tellig2nco could foist such plan on their 0~3rituents and get away with it."
 The ;,> yer and solution to the nuddla r. Ghis stateand elsewhere, is, sticl: standard time. When Congress @cpealed the Daylight Saw ing law ti3 trouble began and state legislatcrs lould not be blamed more than ne aforementioned body of lawna:>- s supposedly endowed with real ie, ay matter.
Connecticut western news., 1920-05-06

unobstructed mountain view; fish ing, boating, bathing, tennis, spring water; Protestant commun- ity; $200 for summer season. Apply to F. A. Wike, Sharon, Conn, or Mrs. J. Bowden, 24 Clifton Place, Brooklyn, N. Y.
Connecticut western news., 1920-05-06

expiodes. If this is successful an attempt will be made to land one on Mars. The plan of the proceed ing is to construct huge rocket that keeps exploding at intervals, one explosion coming on as the force of the preceding one dies out Captain Collins, of the New York city Air
 (Continued on page 8)
Connecticut western news., 1920-05-06
naan. Tel. '36-14.

Hotel for Rent-Pine Grove, Ca- naan, Conn, in the Berkshires;
 for rent, 22-room, completely fur
 nished, small hotel; camp settle ment in beautiful grove of pines; 1;
Connecticut western news., 1920-05-06

Inasmuch as Palmer seems to be suffering under the delusion that he has reduced The cost of living, it will be we'll if he is nominated so that he may tour the country and hear what the people think about it. He will be a wiser man, anyhow
Connecticut western news., 1920-05-06

The total eclipse of the moon Sunday night surpassed anything of its kind seen here for many years. Even the moon believes in keeping abreast of the times. Or is it the Suns fault?
Connecticut western news., 1920-05-06
FOR SALE

For Sale-An up-to-date. carriage in every way, no better made. En- quire of Adelbert Dings, Prospect St., Canaan, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1920-05-06

Wells, milk bottles and sR,a:l pools e water are reported to hay, been frozen Tuesday night. No wonder tha farmers are discouraged.
Connecticut western news., 1920-05-06
MISCELLANEOUS

We Can Sell your farm or estate if
 priced right. Send for listing blank; most buyers are New York
 CTS. The Slocum Agency, Al . Broadway, N. I.
Connecticut western news., 1920-05-06

For Sale-The only Laundry in town doing prosperous business for twelve years. Surrounding towns to draw from. Buildings can be purchased, leased or rented. For full particulars write or call Model Laundry, New Milford, ! Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1920-05-06

Cent-a-Word Advertisements Minimum Charge, 1st Insertion 25e
Connecticut western news., 1920-05-06

For Sals-Some extra fine white leghorn cockerels, from good lay ing strain. S4 each. c. Roy Johnson, Canaan, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1920-05-06

Calf For Sale-I have a very fine bull calf from my best Holstein Cow for sale. Price $10.00 to quick buyer. N. s. Stevens, East Canaan, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1920-05-06

For Sale-A large ice box, a~large
 ybookcase, some chairs and a mat
 tress, all in fine condition. Inquire
 of Miss Tabor, Pine Grove, Tel. ,ss. .97-12. ........-.. ....
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-11-07
VIEWS AND INTERVIEWS

"Nny improvements Of Columbus the first
thing to attract the the among these
being the paved painting plugs and White Way posts
said Mr. Hill Williams, Of caroln Alabama really that
Columbus has taken life with the organization the Chamber
Commerce, which promises things town"
IF the ladies Of the u D. organization the monument at the
intersection Of Main and Market say It 20 there said Mr.
W. g Evans fhy have been loyal faithful of
Conedea and anything they wan giving to them"
"The starting of the of pits Columbus
will start again the flow of lots of this Townsend
THE gravel industry has large payroll amounting dollars
each month and this will help lot in the present conditions
The Chamber of Commerce should make return
Of labor from the North said Judge believe the proper
effort made large number Of families negroes could induced to
come back to Mississippi This just the they readily
come back and am informed that thousands are
anxious get back home The Chamber Northern
papers or form some sort Of connection there believe
1t would be rendering distinct the this
The creation of sanitary inspector for Columbus
sructve the city fathers have long time Dr. T.
Henry The need OF sanitary inspection here glad
has been instituted 1t essential to the community
The 200 boys who attended conference in Columbus were
delighted with their Columbus j. G. Meadows super
endent oil city schools They unanimous
and the cordial entertainment them Boys of this
age are N the mpressonabe and they
umpus as a husthng enterprising and cordial city,
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-11-07
Mr.. j. T. ROBERTSON FOR JUS
TICE OF THE PEACE.

In the regular announcement col
umn this morning appears the an
nouncement of Mr.. Jesse 7. Robertson
as candidate for the office OF JUS
tice Of the Peace for District No. 2
to fill the vacancy caused by the res
ignation of Mr.. T. NJ. Cummings.
Mr. Robertson is eminently quail
fled for the important duties of JUS
tice. For seven years he served the
district as constable, and he is thor
oughly familiar with justice court
procedure, and the laws by which the
court is governed in its operation
Mr.. Robertson is at present a valued
and efficient officer of the city police
force.
Mr.. Robertson, in handling the af-
fairs of the office of Constable, was
ever prompt and efficient, and always
mindful of the obligations Of the po-
sition, discharging these obligations
with faithfulness and fidelity.
He promises, if elected, to handle
the affairs of the office promptly and
to the very best of his ability, and
assures the public that all business
entrusted to his court will have
prompt and careful attention at all
times. He solicits and will appreciate
the votes and influence of the electors
Of the district.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-11-07
Mr.. STEVENS ANNOUNCES FOR
SUPERVISOR

Mr.. L. w. Stevens is announced in
this issue Of The Dispatch for the
position of Supervisor for District No.
Two, his announcement appearing IN
the usual column.
Mr.. Stevens is ma'a of large OK
perience in public affairs. He is
thoroughly conyersant with eondi-
tions, not only in Columbus, but oven
the county, and he is thoroughly com
petent and capable Of handling the
important affairs of the position OF
Supervisor. He is eminently quail
fled by reason of his native ability
and long experience IN public affairs
to discharge the duties of the office
to which he aspires,
He is vitality interested in the mat
ter Of good roads, and as Supervisor
ad interim he is devothg his bes
thought and time TO the county,
road problem with the view Of lead
ing the county out Of some of its roa,
troubles and to give the county bette
roads at the lowest possible cost t
the people.
He solieits the vote aind influences
Of the people Of the district, ant
promises them, if elected, faithful
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-11-07
and efficient administration Of the
affairs Of the office
MR. Z. p. CIRCUIT FOR JUSTICE
OLE THE PEACE

i W. Af a. r. 1AOA w u Us III IT.
OF THE PEACE.
Mr.. F. E. Grout, well known mer-
chant Of this city, announces in this
issue Of The Dispatch as a candidate
for Justice of the Peace, for District
p, subject to the action Of the voters
in the special election to be held Nov.
80.
Mr.. Grout has been engaged in the
general mercantile business in Col
umbus for several years and he is
well known throughout the city. He
is man of large experience in bust
ness affairs and splendidly equipped
and qualified to discharge the inn
portant duties Of the position to which
he aspires.
If elected Mr.. Grout promises the
people that he will devote his time
and energies to the office and will give
its affairs his prompt attention at all
times and perform the functions Of the
office to the best of his ability. He
asks the support Of the voters Of the
and promises a business adm
inistration of the affairs of the office
of Justice of the Peace.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-11-07

He committed felony, the Indictment
states, by circulating in the county
copies Of The Tribune containing
articles tending to incite negro slaves
to instruction.
The Grenada county woman who
put up more than twelve hundred
quarts of fruit and vegetables the
past season makes right good sort
of housewife. She, at least, does
the best she can.
The cable companies report that the
telegraph service in Poland, which
was suspended for some time, has
been restored. Both the Poles and
the wires were down for awhile, but
are working better now.
A negro walked into drug store
on Market street yesterday and said
to one of the clerks, II wants one of
dem plasters you sticks on yo' back"
The clerk looked at the cotton maker
and said, Il understand; you want one
of our porous plasters." Instantly
the negro responded, mo, sab; |
doesn't want none Of your poorest
plasters, wants de best one yo'
has"
Somebody left this question on the
writer's desk yesterday morning:
where do you find the clearest,
cleanest, most expressive and most
forceful English?" In our humble
judgment, the clearest, cleanest, most
expressive and most forceful English
is to be found in the Bible. Next to
Gods word we find the highest form
Of written expression in Victor
Hugo's Lies Miserables."
X X
Recently, at Albany, Ga, Mrs. Jane
c. Callison celebrated her one hun
dredth birthday anniversary. She
took part in a family reunion in her
honor, ate a turkey dinner, scolded
her 70-year-old son for not going to
bed at nine o'clock, and sang a solo,
1t is said that Mrs. Callison was the
liveliest one among all those assemb-
led. She explained it to newspaper
man by saying she was still young
because she had kept her heart young.
Take the tip, folks.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-11-07
" YOU BOTH CAN STEP TO H.

Letter from President-elect Harding
to Johnson and Borah:
Dear Boys:
/ hate to hurt your feelings
IT'S sad for me to tell,
For Hiram, Borah, good old scouts,
You both have served me well.
You helped to make me President;
IN this you did excel
But now the battle s over,
You both can step to hell"
Your Quondom Friend,
GOLD WIGGLY WOBBLY."
.''f- by Columbus Poet.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-11-07
ANNOUNCEMENTS
THE LEADER

The man who is worthy Of be-
ing a leader Of men will never
complain Of the stupidity Of his
helpers, of the ingratitude of
mankind, nor Of the inapprecia-
ton of the public. These things
are all a part of the great game
of life, and to meet them and
not go down before them in dis
enlargement and defeat is the
final proof Of power Ebert
Hubbard.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-11-07

Mr.. and Mrs, J. w. Lavender, of
Ethelville, Ala, were here yesterday
shopping. The Dispatch acknowl-
edges an appreciated call from Mr..
Lavender.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-11-07
ODD BITS A ND
CURRENT EVENTS
BY G. M. Brosius.

| A lot of folks in this world have
nothing to say-and insist upon say
| ing it.
The reason why some folks fail i.
that they are afraid to make a be.
ginning.
How loud the clock ticks when there
is death in the house, and how good
the neighbors are!
1t is said that the price of Amer
lean lives has advanced in Mexico
They used to be mighty cheap.
u X
Some men act peculiarly. We know
a man who had church wedding in
1910 and he hasn't been in a church
since.
Asa rule, editors have very little
to say about themselves. There isn't
much left to say. Their critics have
about exhausted the subject.
n X
Here's another thing about the
great American dollar. 1t doesn't "a
as far as it did ten years ago but il
travels a blamed sight faster.
Brother Luke said he found it awful
hard to. lead Christian life, and
Brother Mark said it was because he
devoted % little time to it.
Y n
The mantle of Lincoln and Roose-
welt" win have to be re-modeled to
fit the shoulders Of some of the more
recent talent that essays to wear it.
n X
Some day the Gideons, who see to
il that there is Bible in each hotel
guest room, are going to fix it SO that
the man who makes the hotel rates
has one also.
We once knew man who was too
honest to steal, but occasionally he
would borrow and forget to pay back.
There is a distinction, but where is
the difference.
There are two large apartment
houses in Atlanta where dogs are
allowed, but babies are barred. 1t is
a disgrace to the owners who make
such a distinction.
We are getting on. Until recent
ly the Department of Agriculture all
ways referred to them as "Milch
Cows" Now it is "Milk Cows as
it should have been all along.
Plainly A. Pest said to A. Crouch
yesterday as they met in front Of the
postoffice, "Have you heard my last
joke?" A. Crouch replied, as he
kept on travelling, Il hope i have"
------ . :,
1t is our opinion that in describing
the gowns Of some Of the ladies we
should use the mantle of charity.
There have been instances where that
was about the only mantle in sight.
A taxicab driver in Memphis was
held up and robbed few nights ago.
The robbers are said to have worked
on the theory that "Turn about is fair
play"
II is claimed that a second Charlie
Chaplin has been discovered. Min
istering saints, protect us. One Charlie
Chaplin is an elegant suffciency, past,
present and future.
X Y
] A firm employed to renovate court
house records at Clarksburg, W. Va.
recently found an indictment returned
by a Harrison County grand jury in
July, 1856, against Horace Greeley
n,hI,eha,. ~ Tho Naxs Vo,.L Tr;huna
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-07-22

The colored Summer School for Rich
mond countp teachers will open at Laurin-
burg on Aug. End with a full corps Of
instructors appointed by the Stat Board Of
Education.
Attorney Ozmer L. Henry re-
turned Monday night from Char
lotte where on July 9th he was
operated upon for appendicitis at
the Presbyterian hospital. He is
again at his office, apparently
little the worse for his expert
ence with the knife.
T. T. Cole Wednesday sold to
j. F. Diggs the Guthrie house
with lot of 75x200 feet, on. corner
of LeGrand and Randolph streets.
1t is understood that Mr.. and
Mrs. Dan Mccall, of Lilesville,
will occupy the house. Mr.
Diggs will very likely build a
handsome home on this lot in
the course of the next several
years.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-07-22

of Charles Stsnback, ]. F. STAN
back and Mrs. ]. S. Dockery
against the Yadkin River Power
Co., for damages for alleged
back-water, were expected to be
taken up Monday and take near
ly all the week; but owing to at
torney Douglass illness, the
cases were continued.
Two divorces were granted
Monday-John Jones from Man
dy Jones, and T. L. Darby from
Clara Elizabeth Darby.
On Tuesday the case of ]. L.
Hill VS.. J. R. Gordon ct al was
tried, the jury deciding in favor
of Hill-namely, that Gordon
must convey deed for house and
lot to Hill at the agreed price Of
$4,000. A. M. Stack and E. A.
Harrell, appeared for Hill, and R.
C. Lawrence and L. H. Gibbons
for Gordon. The parties live in
Hamlet. y
]. w. Chisholm VS.. Rocking
ham Ry. was tried today. CHS
holm was suing tor $500 for
damages to his car and mer-
chandise therein; the jury
awarded him $3.50. w. R. Jones
represented Chisholm, while
Fred. w. Bynum appeared for
the railroad. Chisholm alleged
that a train of the defendant
negligently backed into his car
at the Pee Dee No. 2 crossing
some months ago.
McElwain, Morse & Rogers VS..
S. A. Dleykan was compromised
by Dleykan paying $27.50.
Court then adjourned
nesday afternoon, for the term.
As stated, Judge Adams will hold
the criminal term that begins
next Monday.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-07-22
CHARGED WITH
SELLING GIN
Six White Men Given Hear
ing Before Squire Steele
Monday on Charge of Sell
ing Gin. Bound to Supe-
rior Court on Evidence of
Detective.

Six white men were given a
hearing before Squire VIM.
Little Steele Monday afternoon
charged with selling gin, and
all six were bound over to next
weeks term of Superior Court
under $50 bonds for each case;
two of the defendants had three
cases each against them.
The defendants, and number
of cases against each, were:
w. P.sIngram, three cases; he
conducts a store on the corner
of Depot and Main streets, at
"The Rockets"
John Allen, three cases; works
in the roping department at
Great Falls mill.
Jack Young, two cases; works
at Great Falls mill.
Joe Bradley, two cases; is a
weaver at Great Falls mill.
Buddy" Griffith, one case
works at Great Falls mill.
Dempsey Pittman, one case
works at Midway mill.
Attorney Boggan appeared fol
Ingram and Allen, and Chesley
Sedberry represented the Other
four.
The defendants introduced nc
evidence. The evidence for the
State furnished by F. S. Norton
a young white man who works
at Great Falls mill. He recently
volunteered to turn detective
for the county and city authori
tiles and try tC unearth some Q
the muchly prevalent blindtiger
ism that is going on in the com
munity. He testified that HI
bought gin from each of th'
above named defendants, and OF
his testimony the men wer'
bound to Court to let their gull
or innocence be threshed out be
fore a jury.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-07-22
Home Coming at
Green Lake Church.

The annual Home Coming Day
at Green Lake church will be
held as usual on the first Sunday
in August August 1st this year.
Dinner will be served on the
grounds, and the annual revival
will begin on that day. The dis
persed abroad will return in
large numbers and the sterling
Green Lake community will
come into its own again. Those.
who attended the reunion there.
last year remember what a de-.
lightful. occasion it was, and this
year will prove even more so.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-07-22
Housekeepers Complain.

There is much complaint on
the part of many housekeepers
OF the town over the fact that
whenever it becomes necessary
for the authorities to shut off the
water in sections for repairs, no
tice is not given them so that
they can 'lay in" enough water
for their household needs. The
consumers in the sections affected
should most certainly be notified
when water is to be cut off. 1t
is their due.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-07-22
Community Club.

The Jane McKimmon Com
munity Club will be at home
to the people of its community
on Friday night, July 23rd, from
7:30 to 1880 at the Harrington
school house. Games, refresh
ments ETC., and everyone in the
community is cordially invited to
be present as guests of the Club,
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-07-22
$50 Reward.

$4,000 reward for information
leading to arrest and convection
Of negro boy accused by A. Aren-
son of stealing one pair dark tan
slippers, size nine. Description
of negro: About five feet and
nine inches tall; weight about
1875 pound; eighteen or nineteen
years old, slim built, bright color.
r. /. Mcdonald, Sheriff.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-07-22
TO FORD BUYERS:

We wish to advise the prospective
buyers Of Ford cars that we can
make tolerable prompt deliveries on
Sedans, Coupelets and ton trucks.
II you intend buying this style job
in the future we would advise plac-
ing your order at once.
H. A. Page, L.
Ford Service Station.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-07-22
The Rooster Sale.

E. Thomas is calling attention,
on page nine. to his July Sale
that begins tomorrow friday
and which lasts Is days. He
asks that you glance over his
specially priced offerings, and
visit his store whether you buy
or not. See page nine.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-07-22

July 5--Wm. Farley and Lula
Robinson, colored,
July 10-F. c. Frostic and May
II. Seabolt, white.
July 10-Lewis L. Campbell
and Ruby Butler, white.
July 10 Johnnie Leak and
Candis Martin, colored.
July Is Harvey Smith and
Ola Mae Baldwin, white.
July 16--Mack Parker and
Maude Williams, white.
July ITO. L. Stogner and
Mandy Langley, white.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-07-22
Stunned by Lightning.

During an electrical storm on
Thursday of last week, lightning
struck the home Of E. M. Cole
(the Claude Polk place, on the
.Ellerbe road and stunned his
son, Grady. The lad was rend-
cred unconscious for four hours,
but now shows no bad effects
from his temporary knockout.
The residence was not damaged.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-07-22
SUPERIOR COURT
Civil Term Adjourned We'd
nesday. Big Cases Con-
tinued. Judge Adams Pre-
sided. Criminal Term Be-
gins Next Monday. Foster
Parsons Case to be Tried.
Robert Wade Case to be
Continued.

The July term of Superior
Court for trial of civil cases was
held this week, but the docket
was wound UP by Wednesday
afternoon and Court adjourned.
Judge P. A. McElroy swapped
terms with Judge w. ]. Adams,
and so our people had the pleas
ure of having a favorite neigh
Dor preside; and Judge Adams
will also hold next weeks crimi-
nal term.
Beginning next Monday, the
July criminal term will begin.
The big outstanding case is the
Foster Parsons case, and this
will be called without fail by the
Solicitor. Parsons, it will be re-
membered, is'charged with kill
ing two colored jitney drivers
near Hamlet last fall. Last
October he was given d hearing
as to his mental capacity to stand
trial, and the jury decided that
he was mentally unable to stand
trial and so he was committed to
the insane asylum until such
time as he might recover. Last
Spring the asylum authorities
pronounced him mentally sound
and he was brought back tc
Rockingham Jail to await trial or
the charge of the actual murders
The plea of the defense is that
Parsons was mentally irresponsi
BILE at the time of the killings.
Another case of much interes
scheduled for trial, but which
will be continued, is the Rober
Wade trial the young man from
High Point who is charged witt
the theft of DR.. A, C.. Everett''
Buick last winter. Mr.. Leonida'
Williams, Wade's attorney, re
quested that the case be contin
ued on account of his (Williams
temporary absence from Higl
Point.
The jury for the criminal tern
as drawn by the commissioner
L,pa 7fb aro ,e fo1lo,uc.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-07-22
Honey Galore.

A Mr.. Odom, from Marlboro
county, was in Rockingham last
Saturday with a Ford load of 72
one-half gallon jars of honey,
which he handed out like hot
cakes at SIPS per jar. He says
he has over a hundred more
such jars for a return trip.