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New Britain herald., 1920-10-04
MASS. CLAIMS LAND OVER IN NEW YORK
Will Sue for 22 Acres on Out
 skirts Of Rochester.
UNDER OLD TREATY OF i7S7
lcontcstcd Land Juts Out Into Lako Ontario and Was Given to Massa- chusctts by Treaty or Hartford.

Boston. Oct. {. -- Massa husetts owns A strip of land in New York state and will light for it in the courts. Attorney Gen. Alien announced to- day.
 The land consists of 22 acres on the outskirts Of Rochester. N. y., a "made" strip. which Juts into Lake Ontario at tho mouth of the Genesee river It Is claimed by the City Of Rochester. the New York Central railrosd and several other parties but, the attorney general said, it belongs 10 Mnssa chusetts and Assistant Attor- ney Gen. Benton has been sent to Rochester to press tho claim. Q Under Treaty or Hartford. Under tho treaty of Hartford, made between Massachusetts and New York In 17sT Mir. Allen explained Q great nrea Of land on the southern shore of Lake ontario was given to Massa- chuAetts.
 This land, much of which is now included Tn the City or Rochester was sold gradually until it appeared that none was left. But during tho last generation 22 acres were made by fiiling in n section of the lake. This the attarncy general contends became ,Nfassnc husotts property as tho treaty gave this state all land from a cer- tain point north to the international boundary limo. which is in the middle of the lake.
New Britain herald., 1920-10-04
ANNOUNCE ENGAGEMENT.

Mir and Mrs. Paul Heller of Vance street announce the engagement of thair daughter, Miss Dorothy, 10 Everett 6. Demarest of 2s Fairview
New Britain herald., 1920-10-04
WEATHER.

Hartford. Conn.,. Oct. 4.- Forecast for New Britain and vicinity: Fair tonight: Tues day fair, cooler.
New Britain herald., 1920-10-04
Flynn Get

Pittsburgh, Oct obtained from Flo Brooklyn, arrest with a quantity o possession, may 1ei the Wall street eap local police and
 The nature of thd
 divuLged. but it hl to William J. Flynn of justice, tho poli
 Questioning of Z taken at a hotel aft police, continued morning. He had b Cincinnati to New marks on his train man who called u about his arrest.
 More ArrestI
 Authorities were result of their ques claimed clues Zeler lead to scores of al and New York. He good reason, police the explosive in his alleged to have ren panion on tho train
 Tell them I VI there tomorrow" An tIibuted to him as Ind in his cell was:
 "See what we dil Next time it willASs| terrible. The las V
 Get Iml
 New York, O
 was instilled td
 ton of the orfl
 Wall street exploSi( 16 as a result of tn burgh yesterday of ] Department of jus they attached speci' the arrest.
 Immediately the vestigators learned rest In Pittsburgh filled with dynamit4| room. they started at the Brooklyn aS when arrested; and 1 of a room he occl discovery of the which they conside
 That Zelenka left at 470 Cleveland stl of the foreign sect more before the dis
 Worked in Ps
 That when he left a reddish yellow bal
 That he had one.
 H by the Hercules Po'
 That he left in l quantity of Russian be of a radical nsttJ
 The government
 q the Cleveland stres night. The arouse kasky, a tailor. wh rented a room to ! kasky furnished nh formation concelin cial Agent Cat kr
Imperial Valley press., 1920-10-14
CHINESE LAXNESS OF
AID TO BANDITS

TOXIC, Oct. 14.-The japanese
foreign office today issued lengthy
statement charging laXness by The
Chinese government is responsible lie for
cooperation between Korean and Chi
nese bandits on the Manchurian bor-
der. The statement said that Japan
will make representations to the Chi
nese government Immediately.
The foreign office declared that the
Chinese soldiers sent to preserve order
icined the outlaws and that the recent
attack at Hunchun, Manchuria, by a
force of Koreans and Chinese
followed. A number of Japanese We're
killed in the Hunchun raid.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-10-14
JUDGE COLE TO
ADDRESS VOTERS

Judge Franklin ]. Cole of this city
will be one of the principal speakers
at rally of colored voters in CaleXico
this evening. The organization is
known as the Douglas Republican clut
of Imperial Valley and is assisting in
the campaign for the election of Judge
Phil d. Swing. -,
Other speakers at the meeting will
be D. l.. Ault, NJ. c. Atchinson and
T. J. Worthington of Calexico.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-10-14
GROCERY PRICES ON
DOWNWARD TREND!
(By United Press)

LOS ANGELES, Calf, Oct. IA
general downward trend of wholesale
grocery prices has set in. according
to the statement of Clyde r. Weber,
secretary of the Southern California
Retail Grocers' association.
The cutting of prices, follows the
announcement of reduction in Ford
automobile prices. according to Weber.
"The market has been held up for
a long time and was ready to drop at
this time. Now the entire market has
a downward tendency following cuts
in sugar and flour prices" Weber said.
A one-cent drop in bread prices was
announced by one of the largest
bakeries today
Imperial Valley press., 1920-10-14
GLOBE TROTTER
CONTINUED from page four.)
ment beyond the most hopeful dream
Of har ,.,,crnaA fatLo,.S y

ment beyond the most hopeful dream
of her rugged fathers"
Within the next year, and after
making another tour in states not
seen by him, Mr.. Boult will return to
England and English possessions.
preaching the gospel of Americans
and Americanism.
He said, There are many things
England can learn from your coun-
try. You are more advanced in your
methods and business. Your country
was builded by men who progressed.
And in all this / see great lesson
for England, my object will be to re-
turn to my native land and preach
the word of America to them. Your
country is not perfect, nor do you
wish it that way. But it is far more
advanced than any other nation and
they can well look up to you.
Americans Take a Chance
Il lay the success of America to
the spirit of the American. He is a
natural born gambler, not with cards,
but he is not afraid to take a chance
Imperial Valley press., 1920-10-14

the price farmers are asking for ir
demanding So bushel for their wheat
it was estimated here today on tts
basis of data in possession of the ag-
riculture department.
Far more than this amount would
be added to the price of the nations
bread for the year if the farmers are
successful, according to government
economists, because an increase to the
farm.t means several other increases
in price before the product reaches the
consumer.
The So wheat will shoot bread prices
far beyond their present levels, off
cials said.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-10-14

his hands on. The young Fnglishman
has not the spirit nor pep of the
American youth, something most vital
to the success of nation"
The globe trotter, before taking up
the newspaper profession. inherited
S10,000,000 which he lost in diamond
speculation in Africa, making it ne
cessary that he go to work. He did
and accepted a position with New
York newspaper.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-10-14
Little ofNothing

Boys better turn you attention to
"jacks" and marbles, now that the
school trustees have refused to al
low you game of football.
y
And the daily report fthe Irish Self
Determination League reports his con-
]ition Improving" each day.
Lime Juice and wine must be
fattening?
Another case for "spirit camera"
Mister Edison is inventing.
What becomes of all the liquor
taken in by these prohibition agents?
Time some one was raiding their
private stock"
You know the other night an old
timer came up to me and asked
where he lived. He knew the street,
but he couldn't find the block be-
cause those new signs recently put
up by the city dads were all blown
down.
While we are speaking of campaign
funds and Investigating the political
eruption might take turn towards
Debs. Backed by the administration,
and supported by him.
The rich man these days is he who
pays an income tax.
BY the time the 25th amendment is
slapped on our backs we will be re-
strained from eating popcorn.
A good man is hard to find these
days.
But who wants a good man, any,
way?
The only way to get your name in
the paper nowadays is to move to
Ohio.
Fact that one comes from that
state is enough for banner head.
Princess Yolanda might be flirting
with the Prince of Wales but she has
he other eye on her pocket book.
We've had many "much sought
men, in the United States but he
takes the elephant watchcharm.
Even a number of American bellies
"might take him into consideration" !"
Why is it all Cur authorities on
married life and "advice to the love-
sick" experts, have never sailed the
good ship themselves.
Those fellows predicting the down.
fall of sovietism have been looking
through telescope.
New war follows Russian-POlish
peace.
i Not new one, just the second act
to three act comedy.
The laugh seems to be on us.
Z: !: Il
Just think of all the fun the Am
erican doughboys in Germany are
MISSING
Imperial Valley press., 1920-10-14
LAW AND MOTION
CALENDAR FOR
FRIDAY IN COURT

Department 1.
,903-Estate of Garland; Fl. L. Welsh
petition for probate.
904-Estate of Mastick; B. C. Mich
els. petition for letters of administra-
tion.
Department 2.
6345-Davis VS.. Bayer; Banta and
Santa, Hill and Lee; motion for tenn
porary Injunction.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-10-14

Sergeant Hooper, local recruiter,
wired headquarters last night for per-
mission to return to line duty and re-
ceived answer this morning that any
post in the world under Marine rule
is open to him and he will leave this
week. According to Hooper he wants
to get on one of the islands and will
probably ship to Asiatic waters for
the remainder of his cruise.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-10-14
Thursday, October IA, 1920

G298-Gisson vs.. First National
'bank of Imperial; Hill & Lee, Hickox u
Crenshaw. Motion to set aside COM
plant.
618O-Goerner VS.. Goerner; Allen,
Sebille; demurrer to second cross COM
plant.
6152-Crane VS.. Stanton; Reed, Ross
and Whitelaw; demurrer to complain
6193-Neckle VS.. Perkins, Banta &
,3anta, Hill & Lee; motion for new
trial.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-10-14

Governor Balarezo left Mexicali
Tuesday for San Diego, passing
through this city.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-10-14
FARMERS DEMANDS
MAY FORCE BREAD
PRICE UP HIGHER

BY RALPH F. COUCH
Omitted Press Staff Correspondent
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14.-Three
hundred and eighty million dollars is
Imperial Valley press., 1920-10-14

Just think of all the fun the Am
erican doughboys in Germany ar
missing.
America. [volume] (Cleveland, Ohio) 1905-current, 1920-01-02
RfVfNDICAREA BANATULU|
T|MISOAREl.
Continuare de pc pay. u.

"a imprastierei lor in intreg'll
Banat central; aceSti Nemti
(Svabi) in ziua cind vor ii liberi
sa-si eXprime in mod public voin-
ia de pc acum sigura, Sc vor inn
potrivi la o 1mpartire lor intrc
Sirbia 81 Rominia, 81 Sc vor uri
de preferinta Gu acest din urma
Stat.
Aceste diferite nationalitati t
din Apusul Banatului sunt ati1
de amestecate, inc1t ca sd desi
PIN din Rominia' cei 100000 d.
Siirbi carl traiesc in aceasta -
giune, ar trebui ca Sirbia sd ala
xeze in acelaSi timp un nlmar III
doit de populate nesirbeasca
Germani, Maghiari 81 Romini
Astfel s'ar de prilej unor nou'
iredentisme.
Poate ca Sc va obiecta, spre a
Sc rapi Romfnilor eel putin sud!
vestul Banatului, nevoia de a Ia
sa in fata Belgradului IONA dc
ocrotire. 1nvataturile ultimului
an de razboiu all micsorat mutt
credinta in folosul unei astfel dc
ocrotiri 81 valoarea argumentu-
,ui ce Sc scotea dintr 'insa.
America. [volume] (Cleveland, Ohio) 1905-current, 1920-01-02
G o N v CA r E

Scotia Ligei Rationale din Yo-
ungstown, Ohio, convoaca pc tot
membrii sal lua parte la aduna-
rea generala a sectiei, care sc
va tinea Dumineca, 4 Ianuaric
1920, in hala societatii ,,Pluga-
rul Romin's din Gas Poland Ave
nue.. Sedinta Sc va deschide la 0
rele 1.30 p. nj. Av1nd in vedart
miscarea tuturor sectiilor Lige'
Rationale din America, credem
ca 81 scotia din Youngstown, @.
nu trebue sa ramina i'll amorti
| re, ci trebue sd arete ca este II
|fiinta. Deci find foarte multf
lucruri importante la ordinea ri
lei, toti membrii sectiei 81 toti a
cei frati Rom1ni earl voesc a de-
veni membrii al Ligei National :
sunt rugati lua parte la acea
sta sedinta.
In speranta ca nici TN frats
melnbru al sectiei din Youngs
town. Ohio, nu va lipsi de la a.
ceasta sedinta. va salutam GU dra
goste frateasca.
n numele sectiei Iigei Natio
'l1e din Youngstown, Ohio:
Ilie Curea, presedints
Avisalom Barbu, secretar
America. [volume] (Cleveland, Ohio) 1905-current, 1920-01-02

paeii lpopoarelor, nu s'ar ajunge
decit la dezorganizare ecohomi-
ca la oprirea dezvoltarii unni ii.
nut intreg 81 la perspeetiva nnor
conflicte.
(,,,viitOrul'D.
America. [volume] (Cleveland, Ohio) 1905-current, 1920-01-02

ONApth1 Sl NdlOdANO eA = LIN II =
.ui ce Sc scotea dintr 'insa.
CEA MAI BUNA GRANITA
DINTRE ROMfNIA 81 SfRBIA
De altminteri Romlnia a 81 "a
spuns in 1916, inscriind in trata
tul Ell Gu Puterile Aiate, angaja
ncntM de a lasa fara intaritur
militare 81 fara garnizoane o zons
intreaga in fata capitalei actualt
a SIrbiei.
Aceasta chezaSie inde>tu
latoare din punctul de vedere 9
apararei, din contra stabilirea y,
malul sting al Diinarii a unei 10
lie de aparare slrbesti, avind ca
racterll unei posesiuni politice $
militare. ar constitli un adevara,
cap de pod, adic;i o organizatis
militara maj multi Ofensiva dacll
defensiva.
De cind statul sirbesc 81 statui
romin all ca hotar Dunarea. i>to-
ria lie da dovada de numeroa ;,
legaturi de negot 81 civilizare &c
au fost intre elc; ma avut de in
semnat nici odata un conflict
vointa impaciuitoare a ambelof
popoare a gasit un mare aJntor
i'll granita sigura 81 Ibine stabiil-
ia pc care Dunarea 0 tragca III
tire ele, granita naturala, granite
de interese.
Guvernul Romin asa de bine
patruns de importanta Dunarii
Ca granita pacifica, incit s'a O.
prit totdeauna de a-si arunca pri-
virile dincolo de acest fluviu, 81
de a Sc gindi la posibilitatea de
a alipi Rominiei de la miasa-.
noapte de Dunare pc numerosii
Romini de pc vale Timocului 81
ale Moraviei.
Ell crede intr 'adevar ca, oda,a
Dunarea trecuta, un cap de poi
odata stabilit pc malul din fata
5 ar infpune extensiuni territorial"
din ce in ce mai mari in aceasta
din ri in ri, ca necesl-
tate political 81 economical.
Confictele ar izbucni atunci
fara putinta unei impacari, in
juIul unor hotare mai multi sau
mai putin conventionale. e sigur
"a aceste conflicte, pc carl Romi-
MIA ma vrut sd lie ridice pc malul
drept al Dunarii, ar isbucni Gu 81
guranta pc eel sting, in jurul u
nei granite att de nesigure, de
nedrepte, decit aceea, ori care ar
Il ca trasa prin cimpiile Banatu-
lui.
S'a pretins ca concesiupi facu-
te de ambele parti ar ingadui 81
se ajunga la stabilirea unei gra-
Mite primita de toti. Faptul gray
! ca, daca sc paraseste fruntaria
Dunarii, nici 0 linie de hotar nu
" impune mai multi decit alta, 81
"a toate ar Fl deopotriv4 de arbi-
trare.
Astfe1 fntinderea revendicari-
lor sirbesti pc malul sting al Du-
narei in Banat s'a schimbat I'M
preuna Gu datele la carl au avu;
loc. Oar orr granita data Sirbiei
lar da un mare numar de Sirbi
de pc malul sting al Dunarei, 81
atunci mar putea-o face decit in
ghitind un numar mutt mai lnarr
de nesirbi, astfel ca s'ar silni in
susi principiul etnic, ;vrind sal a.
plice Gu prea multa yigoare; OF
n ar da Sirbiei decit un numar
de sfrbi prea mic pentru a in
parasirea granitei duna-
rene.
Facind SO Sc fntinda Serbia pc
ste granita Dunarii, spre q asigu-
"a acestui stat 0 pretinsa limita
etnografica, nadaiduind ca s'ar
putea gasi, prin aceastA concesiu-
ne, 3 ehezasie pentrn asezarea
America. [volume] (Cleveland, Ohio) 1905-current, 1920-01-02

G A u T A M
so LUCRATORI PENTRU LA
REPARAT LA DRUM. LUCRU
STATORNIC Pc UN 7NTREG.
FURNIZAM LOCU1NTA 81
BUCATAR.
ADRESAT1-VA LA:
J. M. HOOD, supt.
A. G. & Y. r. r.
AKRON, OHIO.
(1-5)
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1920-09-30
GOV. ROBERTS 80
SPOKE HERE TODAY

Gov. A. H. Roberts, democratic
candidate for reelection. spoke
here at IL: so today in the Court
House. The Governor was in
troduced by Lake Russell. son of
w. F. Russell. The speaking
had been announced for noon,
which was taken by'a number of
the country people to mean about
/ o o'clock. and tor that reason quite
number Of the farmers and their
wives failed to get here until after
the speaking.
On account of the Governor
having an appointment At Athens.
a Z O'Clock this asssfnoon 4 was.
necessary for him ID change the
hour at this place, IL order for
him to keep his appointment at
Athens. From Athens he goes to
Cleveland. where he will speak
tonight. The court room was
filed to OVERLOOKING here to-day,
H. Eah q M iFE-
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1920-09-30
SPEAKING CALLED OFF

Col. E. L. Roberts, of Athens,
and Hon. Joe Brown, of Chatta-
-nooga, were here Saturday. Mr..
Brown, who is a candidate tor
congress on the republican ticket,
had intended to make speech
but on account of the farmers
being SO busy with their farm work
the speaking was called off and he
will return at later date.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1920-09-30
YOUNG MAN
DIES SUDDENLY

Carl Bates. son of Dal Bates
who lives hear here, died Thurs
day evening after an illness of
only thirtv- six hours, death being
due to accute indigestion,
Mr.. Bates was q years of age
and single. The remains were
carried to Ducktown and inferred
in a cemetery near the former
home of Mr.. Bates,
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1920-09-30
MRS. IDA CROSS DIES

Mrs. Ida Cross, wife of Jake
Cross, died at the family resi-
dence in this city Friday evening.
Deceased is survived by her hus.
band and two small children.
Funeral services were held from
the Baptist church Saturday, Rev.
T. M. Hicks conducting the SER
vices, iuterrment following in the
Baptist cemetery.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1920-09-30
TOM LEE GIVES
HIMSELF UP TO LAW

Tom Lee. of Servilla, following
the death OF James H. Burchfeld
Thursday, came in and gave him
self up and made bond. Lee is
charged WITH hitting Burchheld
on the head while in a fight with
him about a month ago, the blow
supposedly causing Burchheld's
death.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1920-09-30
Bradley County
Official Arrested
FOrty.six Gallons Booze
Ard a Pistol Captured
BY Polk County
Constable

Constable Clarence Johnson,
single handed Thursday night,
stopped an auto coming out of
the mountains near Reliance, and
brought in its occupants and their
cargo. consisting of forty six
gallons of moonshine encased in
two fifteen gallon barrels. one ten
gallon and one five gallon kegs, a
gallon Jug and two fruit jars.
The driver Of the tar, Ed Ball,
road foreman of Bradley county
said tn. car belonged to his wife,
and that they had gotten the
liquor this side of the mountain,
south of Hiwassee river.
A pistol was found in the seat
between Ball and G. A. Kindall,
of Cleveland, former pool room
employee and jitney driver, which
they said belonged TO Ball.
Sheriff Bell and deputies, K,
d Bond and N. Woody, were
along the road at other places,
Bond and Woody capturing car
with five gallons in a keg from
Springtown country, and its oc-
cupants when lried before Esq.
Kerr were halved, two bound over
and two acquitted. The latter
were Willis Burch6eld and his
son. the former L. l.. Breeden
and Nick Thompson. Pistol cases.
beside the felony cases OF trans
Dorting were found against Ball
ard Bfeeden.
Sheriff Bell incarcerated the
four men, along with the fifty one
gallons Of contraband. in the Ben
ton iail, but early Friday morning
E. l.. Gibson, former sheriff OF
Bradley county, and two others
made bond for Ball and Kindall.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1920-09-30
POLK COUNTY HIGH
MEETS DEFEAT

The High School eleven met
defeat by BAYLOR on Chamberlain
field in Chattanooga. last Satur-
day. The final score was " to
8.
The Benton team will play at
Saturday. and they feel
confident Of annhibilating their
team. tss
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1920-09-30
BURChFIELD
DIES FROM INJURIES

Mr.. James Burch6eld died at
his home near Servilla, last Thurs
day night and his remains were
inferred in the Sprirgtown ceme-
tery Saturday.
Mr. Burchheld was a member
of the baptist church and OF the
Masonic, the latter had charge OF
the funeral.
Mr.. Burchfeld leaves a wife,
several small children and a host
of friends and relatives to mourn
his death.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1920-09-30
CARD or THANKS

We wish to thank each and
every one of our many friends for
the symyathy, shown Us during
the illness and death Of our be
I0vea soa and 'Bfosher casl. alss
for the many beautiful flowers sent
us.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. D. Bates.
Chas. Bates.
Elsie Bates. T
Everett Bates. fjis4s.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1920-09-30
MRS. n. N. BELL
DIED SUNDAY

Mrs. Elsie Bell, aged 29 years,
wife of Sheriff H. N. Bell. died
at the family residence here Sun
day morning. from typhoid fever.
Sheriff Bell and family moved here
from nucktown, September lst,
Mrs. Bell was sick when they
moved but her condition was not
considered serious until a few days
before her death. She leaves a
husband and two little children.
The remains were shipped to
Hopcwell, N. c., the glrihcod
home of Mrs. Bell, and inferred
in the family burial grounds.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1920-09-30

Advertising is the honey OF
life-try a sample
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1920-09-30

IL the afternoon friends of the
two Polk county men made bonds
for them, so only the eight vessels
Raging from Is gallon kegs TO a
pint fruit jar and their contents OF
81 gallons of white llghtnlng
remain.
This is the largest single haul
made near Benton, and approach
es one Of about 100 gallons made
from a truck near Ducktown. two
years or so ago. which was bronght
here tor storage preparatory to
being poured out by. officers. IL