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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-01-14
Old Family Album.

A RTHUR C.ART") MILLICAN, act
n i've Rotarian, Ad clubber and
Baptist. is shown in the accompany
ing picture at the age Of years, then
a resident Of Fort Worth
Art says he has little sympathy for
a one-legged man who fails TO make
good" for he lost a leg when II years
OF age and did the hardest work OF
his life after that. He plowed a 40
acre field in less than year after
he lost the limb, and has never let
his misfortune hamper him IN his
work as a man he says it never
pays to be penurious. He had the
money to pay his fare TO e Paso from
Clyde. Tex. but he wanted to save
the SIS necessary for the fare and
tried to hop" a freight. when he
slipped and fell and lost his leg
Art was born at Luling. Caldwell
county. Tex. June 9, 1855. and. when
=. moved TO Fort Worth with his
parents. He lived there until he took
a notion TO come to FL Paso, IS years
ago. At he started to the Fort
Worth public schools. His first pair
of store" trousers are SHOWN IN the
accompanying picture, when he was
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-01-14
Plans Drive On
Lao VOLatOrS

J. H Fleming. who formerly was
connected with the federal revenus
office at Denver. has arrived in FL
Paso to take charge Of the drive for
the enforcement Of the liquor and
narcotic laws. Mr.. Fleming wiz open
offices IN the county court house
soon. but for the present viii make
his headquarters in the efde-al
building.
Ten or Il men will constitute the
force working under Mr.. Fleming in
FL Paso.
The idea is to combine the en-
forcement Of the liquor and narcotic
laws" he said This work will be
combined in a new division OF she
federal law enforcement work. This
local district consists OF Texas and
New Mexico. IN addition 10 this ter
ritory, however. oklahoma. Kansas,
Missouri and Arkansas are added TO
make up what is known as the south
western division The local men VIII
work chiefly along the border. but
viii not act as border patrols. There
IS just one purpose in this work, and
that is to enforce the law"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-01-14
SeUen Ell PaSO
Sites Proposed
For Memorial

Seven sites for the Robert Kra-
kauer memorial building were pro-
posed at the monthly meeting of the
Associated Charities Tuesday. by L.
S. Stewart and Horace 3. Stevens.
who have charge Of selecting grounds
for the memorial Money for the
building was raised by the Associ-
ated Charities during a campaign
last December.
B. B. Redic reported that the Asso-
ciated Charities would have to be in
cOrporated before il could hold real
estate, and said that a charter had
been applied for
A message from the Texas Public
Health association said FL Paso was
being considered for the next annual
meeting Of the Southwestern Tuber-
cular conference.
The annual meeting Of the Asso-
ciated Charities Will be held January
% Rabbi Martin Zielonka, DR.. J. A.
Rawlings and Mrs. C B. Stevens are
on the nominating committee.
One hundred and seventy-fOur fam
ilies were helped by the Associated
Charities last month. secretary J. 3.
OWNS report shwed. and 1T3 men
were given lodging and "a furnished
transportation.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-01-14

years Of age Prior TO that time his
clothes had been made by his mother
out OF his fathers old ones. He re-
solved then and there 10 be a tailor
when he grew up. so he could have
all the good clothes he wanted, and
eventually led him into the cleaning
business.
After meeting with the accident
which cost him a leg, he came on to
Ell Paso and went to work for his
brother. W. o. Millican. who was a
real estate man. incidentally attend
ing the International Business col
lege. Deciding to get a college edu-
cation, he went TO Abilene and en-
tered Simmons college, where he
spent a year. working his way. He
looked after the offices OF two doc
tors and one lawyer, MIXED Il cows
night and morning and in vacation
plowed 40 acres Of land A year OF
II proved too strenuous and his health
failed, so he went to Dallas and got
Job in a manufacturing chemists
place and again attended business
college Later he got job in a clean
ing establishment TO learn the bust
ness and advanced rapidly because
Of his knowledge OF chemistry He
saved q little money and, returning
to Fl Paso, bought his present plant
with Harvey Wilson as a partner.
They have increased IL many times its
original size and are still doing so.
Mr.. Millican married Miss Lucille
Malone u years ago and they now
have son, Howard, s years OF age.
the pride OF his fathers heart
Art Miuican is an active worker in
several local organizations, including
his church. and is a good singer. hav-
ing been one Of the solo artists in the
Rotary minstrels last May. Aside
from his singing. he gets his recrea-
ton out OF fishing, when he can find
place to fish
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-01-14
WATER POWER
BILL NEAR VOTE

Washington. D. c., Jan. 1.-THE
ten year fight in congress over water
power legislation neareo an end. with
prospects for a final vote today on
the water power development bill.
The principal amendments to the bill
had been disposed OF and supporters
Of the measure believed there was
nothing 10 hinder its passage
Senator Walsh. Democrat, Montana,
probably viii call for a separate vote
on an amendment adopted yesterday,
providing for development of great
falls in the Potomac river. near
Washington.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-01-14
TAX PENALTIES
TO Be REFUNDED

County tax collector r Del Richey,
after appealing TO the county COM
missioner's court, announced We'd
nesday that all persons who have
paid the IS percent penalty on auto
mobile licenses would have their
penalties refunded The tax collector
told the commissioner court that
collecting the % percent penalty On
the licenses was working a hardship
on a number Of persons and asked
that, for a while at least. no
penalty be imposed Some Of the de-
lnquent tax payers, he said. were out
Of the city. and some were sick when
the time was up 10 get a license with
out paying the penalty.
Up To Commissioners.
The penalty viii not be imposed
Mr.. Richey said, until the commits
siOners court again authorizes it..
The law, he said, provides that the
county may collect p percent Of the
license as a penalty after the auto
mobile taxes are delinquent. but
leaves the collection Of the penalty
up to the commissioners court
As soon as business will permit. the
tax collector viii mail checks re-
funding TO the tax payers the amount
covering their penalty. Remittances
win not be made at the window. De-
cause Of the rush in the office at
present, he said, and that II may be
Several days until everybody's money
was refunded.
To start Arrests.
The tax collector has nothing 10
do with the threatened arrest OF per
sons driving cars without licenses
after Thursday. County officers VIII
begin making such arrests Friday
morning, and persons driving cars
without the 1920 seals viii be sub
ject to fine. the minimum OF which
VIII be 81 and costs. which amounts
TO s1L55.
Efghty-seven persons bought seals
Monday, rs bought seals Tuesday and
about SO up 10 noon "Wednesday
There are about 5000 car owners. in
the county, it is estimated. who as
yet have not paid their licenses.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-01-14
NEBRASKA WANTS NOMINATION
FIGHT ON PERSHING AND WOOD

Lincoln, Nebr., Jan. 1A-Mark w
Woods. Of Lincoln. executive chair
man Of a Pershing-for
president movement. made public a
statement here today saving Gen
Pershing's friends would be glad TO
have Nebraska the scene Of a Perish
ing-WoOd contest for the delegates to
the Republican national convention in
Chicago next June.
Mr.. Woods returned 20 Lincoln yes
terday from an eastern trip in behalf
Of the Pershing movement.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-01-14

Every druggist in tOwn-yOur druggist
and everybody's druggist, has noticed a
great falling-oH in the sale Of ealomel
They all give the same reason DodsOn's
Liver Tone is taking its place.
@Calomel is dangerous and people know
it, while Dodson's Liver Tone is perfectly
safe and gives better results" said prom
inent local druggist. Dodson's Liver Tone
IS personally guaranteed BY every druggist
who sells it. A large bottle costs but
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-01-14
JURY ACQUITS TWO MEN
CHARGED WITH AUTO THEFT

Harold A. Bartleson and John Such
winski were found not guilty BY a
jury in the 34th district court late
Tuesday afternoon on charges OF
theft Of an automobile ana theft by
bailee- Bartleson and Suchwfnsk
were arrested October near Hachl-
"a, n. NJ, by deputy sheriff ". S.
Simpson Of DeminE. A car owned BY
Eugene Roe was found in a ditch. de-
serted, according to the deputy
sheriff.
Judge ". D. Howe instructed the
jury TO return verdict Of not guilty
Ia Suchwinski's case because evidence
showed that ne was not present when
the car was taken.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-01-14
IS CARS LIQUOR SHIPPED
TO MEXICO VIA CALEXICO

Calexico, Calf, Jan 14-The near
approach OF national prohibition has
brought about S1,O00.000 worth OF
liquor 10 Calexico, across the Mexi-
can border from here
Brewers and distilers all over the
United States have been rushing beer
and whisky to this point for export
into Mexico Eighty-six carloads. ac-
cording TO railroad officials. have
been shipped through here during
the past 80 days and 20 carloads
more today were awaiting the wise
OF customs officials.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-01-14

Smith. Ysleta; ". j. stahmann. Clint.
and J. J. Perez. Fan Elizario. One
hundred votes were cast.
In the Torniuo dIstgict election.
also reported on Tuesday evening. the
following directors were elected: J.
Van Avery, H ". Elan. W. J. Stah-
mann, T. ~ Berry and S. G. Schairer.
Twelve votes were cast
Fl Paso county Water Improvement
district No. ] also voted 70 negotiate
a contract with the government for
additional construction and drainage
work. which viii cost about 100000.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-01-14
INSTEAD, TAKE
'DODSON'S LIVER TONE"

a few cents. and If it fails to give easy
relief in every case Of liver sluggishpsss
and constipation. you have only to ask for
your money back
Dodson's Liver Tone is a plsasant-tasting,
purely vegetable remedy, harmless to both
children and adults Take a spoonful at
night and wake up feeling fine; no bilious
ness, sick headache, acid stomach or con
stipated bowels. It doesn't griPe or cause
inconvenience Ike violent eaiomsL
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-01-14
Butler Killed
Mrs. SbaneH
Says Husband

Brentwood. Texas. Jan. 14.-Un-
der cross examination Harry J. Span
el, on trial her for the killing Of Mai
II. C. Butler near Alpine, Texas. July
20. 1916, Tuesday denied that he had
killed his wife. and added:
4 accuse Butler Of it."
Butler and Mrs. Spaniel were shot
to death while on an automobile ride
with SPANIEL
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-01-14
COAST CITY SETS RATES FOR
ACCOMMODATING VISITORS

san Francisco. Calf. Jan. "A
Prices TO be charged for accommoda-
tons in san Francisco during the na-
tional convention viii be determined
IN advance by the general arrange
meuts committee headed by post
master Charles ". Fay. so that every
visitor may know what he has TO
pay.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-01-14
Liquor Rushed Auoss
Rio Grande To Tuarez

With the nearing OF the date when
the prohibition constitutional amend
ment viii take effect. expectation OF
liquor from the United States into
Juarez is growing rapidly. Accord
ing to ". ". Carpenter. deputy col
lector Of customs, hundred OF barrels
and thousand Of cases OF whisky have
passed through FL Paso for the Dor
der city.
On Tuesday 500 cases and Ia bar
rels OF liquor crossed the border to
Juarez- All OF the shipments were
made by motortruck.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-01-14
CARLE sERVICE Sow

Manager 7, A Darling, Of the
Western Union in FL Paso says the
British postoffice telegraphs at
London report extremely heavy de-
lay TO the continent on cables owing
70 a general breakdown by storm,
also to and from Scandinavia and de-
Law in ireland
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-01-14
About Ell Pasoans.

DR.. P. II. Rigdon, of the Newman
Investment Co., underwent a minor
operation today at 1 o'clock p m at
Providence hospital
Capt Arthur T. Lacey, OF the
Eighth United States cavalry, and
Mrs Lacey are the happy parents OF
a son, born on Monday morning at
Hotel Dieu- The new arrival is a
lusty younsster weighing nine
pounds
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-01-14
FARMERS TO BE
ON WATER DISTRICT BOARD

The five candidates recently nom
mated by the county farm bureau for
directors Of Fl Paso county Water
Improvement district No. 1. were
unanimously elected Tuesday after
noon at the annual election. The
nominees were all practical farmers.
living on their own farms and farm
ing them The successful candidates
for directors were Idus Ginett. Canu-
tillos 7. B Forcher. MontOya; J. J.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-01-14
CAMPAIGN HEADQUARTERS
FUR PERSHING IN CHICAGO.
6Continued from page II

Pershing viii be established in Chi
cagO about May 25. It was announced
by Mark Woods. Of Lincoln, Neb. The
presidential headquarters in Chicaro
q senator Warren G. Harding. OF
Ohio, have been given I'd.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-01-14
SOVIET ARK SAILS FROM
KEEL FOR UNKNOWN PORT

Kiel. Germany. Jan. 1.-THE United
States army transport BufOrd. carry
ing 24S Russians deported from the
United States. left Kiel for an I'M
named Russian port at o'clock last
evening
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-01-14
PROHIBITION PARTY TO
MEET N TTWCnTU II

Washington. D. c.. Jan. 1.-THE
national executive committee OF the
Prohibition party has selected Lin
coin. Neb., and July 81 as the place
and time for the 1920 national con
vention 81 the party.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-01-14
Lodges and Clubs.

The installation OF officers for The
year Of the White Shrine Of Jerusa-
lem viii take place this evening at
8 o'clock in / O. o. F. hall with Mrs.
Charles RAIDER, supreme flower gifL
acting as installing officer, assisted
by Mrs. Charles Powell. acting su-
preme chaplain and Mrs. Frank Birch,
acting supreme herald A social hour
will follow the installation cerc-
monies
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-01-14
Parfies.

Mrs. Mrs George Il. Mattice and
her daughter. Mss Betty 5lattice,
gave z surprise party on Tuesday
Afternoon al their home on Pershing
drive in honor Of Mrs. ". T. Sarrow
and her daughter, Evelyn, who are
leaving this week for an extended
visit TO Henderson, Texas Punch was
served during the afternoon and a
salad and ice course was served.
Mrs Mattice was assisted in receiT-
ing and entertaining by her daugh-
ter and by Mrs h NJ Beutel, Mrs.
Dayton Read. and Miss Sarrow- The
color scheme Of decoration was
crimson and green Those present
for the delightful courtesy were:
Mrs H II Beutel, Mrs. Joseph
Young, Mrs ". ReardOn, Mrs Day
ton Read. Mrs. D. Gouldin. Ms 3.
Stradley. Mrs. A. Smith. Mrs J. FL
lis Mrs. A. Vandevere, Mrs W ia
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-01-14
Trinity Mission Study Class Meets;
Christian Endeavor To Serve Supper


MRS. LEE MOOR led a profitable
vi meeting Of the mission study
class Of Trinity's Missionary society
in the church parlors. Tuesday after
noon The chapter for discussion was,
The Path Of Progress" from the
book. Christian Amerieanization."
Mrs. s 5 e Birchfield opened the
meeting with prayer and the women
sang. Mrs Mack Crawford told Of
the latest missionary news from the
Bulletin"
The leader had asked 10 women TO
read two pages Of the chapter and
from these 10 choose a question. This
made an interesting discussion
Mrs Tomas Watson gave a touching
personal experience in AmericaniZa-
ton. followed by the lesson or
'Hindrances and Obstacles from
Fosdick's book on prayer. Miss Alice
Care read a poem, she Hath Done
What She Could" Mrs. J. +. Corbin
thanked the women for their support
Of the Mexican community center,
stating that $3.50 had been realized
from the sale Of remodeled clothing
Mrs P r. Knickerbocker will have
the social meeting Of the society at
next Tuesday afternoon
Announcement was made OF the fed
GRAFTON meeting Of Southern Method
ist missionary societies. January p.
at 3 o'clock at Asbury church A pro-
gram Of interest will be given. che Of
ficers Of the council viii be fmpers0n-
ated by different members OF the So
cieties-
The lecture Of Dr.. Barker at the
Woman's club, Monday. at o'clock,
was announced. Mrs. George Oliver
made a statement concerning a plan
for the reading. before the society, or
the life OF Christ
Mrs. Tomas watson led the closing
prayer Mrs E L Guerry and Mrs
T. II. Towner were the hosresses-
The Christian Endeavor society Of
the First Presbyterian church viii
serve the weekly supper this even
ing at $50 o'clock. in the church din
ing room Lieut. c C. Long is chair
man Of the committee for the sup
per angements. He viii be as
sisted by Mrs. J. Arthur Ramsay,
Mrs. G. A. Graham and Miss Barbara
Worcester. Miss LeEie ClugstOn viii
present a musical program. lnclud-
ing violin numbers by W L Benton
and Miss Lillian Brown and piano
numbers by r. T. HenshaW and
Misses Dorothy and Mildred Lear
month The following young men
Wal serve the supper Edward
Walker. Everett Searle, J. G. Bixler.
W p BIxler. r ". Latta, Theodore
Skinner. Harold- Brown, and A W
ModraL Dr. Floyd Poe viii speak
at the service following the supper.
Ms. A D. hudson. who viii be
remembered as Miss Lula Ilfrey, will
be rendered a tea on Thursday after
noon at Z o'clock in the parlors OF
AsburT Methodist church by the
Womau's Missionary society. of
winch Mrs. Hudson was formerly an
officer M and Mrs. Hudson's mar
rage took place at Mrs. HudsOn's
mothers home in Houston on Christ
mas day and they are residing here
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-01-14

CODY. Miss Rosa Walker. Miss Sar-
row
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-01-14

Use Herald Want ads
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-06-09
MONKEY PLAYS
WITH CHILDREN:
BITES SEVERAL,

New York, June 9.-Four children.
one Of them q girl. were bitten by a
pet monkey while playing in. an empty
wagon tn Bush street. Brooklyn. and
had to be attended by an ambulance
surgeon. The wounds were cauterized
to prevent infection. The monkey
Will be examined to determine
whether it was suffering from rabiea
The monkey. which is owned bv
Mrs. Catherine Cooms of 81 Lorraine
street. Brooklyn. escaped from its
cage and disappeared down the fire
escape on the rear of the house
Scaling an entire block of fences and
reaching Bush street, the animal va
attracted by four children PLAYING in
an empty wagon and at once Joined
them.
Before the monkey had been pfav-
Ing with the children for any length
Of time Patrolman Jacob lGoldstein ~
the Hamilton avenue station heard
the screams OF children. and runnine
IN the direction from which they came
ne saw the monkey attacking tie
folr children. Goldstein cauKht the
monkey and then summoned theram-
bulance. Dr. Sheridar from Iomx
5Islaand collage h01Ditai eautefixed the
494E..FTEfaLa&Tf9
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-06-09
OWNER OF BABY
HOME ACCUSED OF
CRUEL TREATMENT

New York. June 9.-Charged with
assault resulting in the fracture OF
both arms and legs of a six-months-
Old baby and with operating a home
for babies without a permit. Mrs. An
ME Rogers of ISL East 195th street
was arraigned before Magistrate Nc
Adoo in the West Farms police court.
She was held in $500 bail on each
charge for further examination.
MRS; Anna Levick of 1855 East Sew
enth street. complainant in the assa ult
case, testified she sol her two weeks
old infant, Mary. to board at Mrs.
Rogers's house. because she had to
work for a living and could no take
care OF the child. She paid Mrs. Rog-
said.
Reports to Children's Socae4y.
Mrs. Levick testified that in April
Mrs. Rogers told her that the child
dld not seem to be acting in a natural
manner At that time, after seeing
the child, Mrs. Levick suspected that
all was not az it should be-. and re-
ported her fears to the Bronx branch
of the Children's society.
Officers of that association removed
little Mary to the Fordham hospital,
from which, on its condition being
ascertained. the child was transferred
to Bellevue hospital where it was
Iound mat In addition to the frac-
lures of the arms and legs. the child's
head was seriously injured.
When this was told to Mrs. Levick
n collapsed and required medical
attention in the hospital for several
days.
Charged Improper Care.
Phillip Lowenthal, ar agent Of the
Chlldren's society, was the second
complainant. He produced records to
show thai on September 30 DR.. NJ. l..
Ogan OF s13 West l44th street. head
OF the child's hygiene department Of
the Bronx board Of health, COM
planned that w children had died
a. Mrs. Rogers's home for children.
DR.. Ogan asserted that the deaths re-
suited from improper car and
neglect. As q result Mrs. Rogers's
permit to operate a chihren's home
wa revoked October 20 last. MI.
Lowenthal testified that Mrs. Rogers
applied for a permit May is, which
was granted.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-06-09
COMMISSIONERS TO
ARVILLA TO TEST
OUT ARMY TRUCKS

Members of the board of county
commissioners have been at Arrilia
during the last day or two "chaperon-
ing a number of army trucks and
crawling outfits for the purpose OF
testing them out on the roads ear
Arvilla.
The trucks are being tried out SIS Ia
their efficiency in crawling and
dragging roads. and if found sa,isfae-
tory it is probable that the commits
n will install seevral Of then.
for use in the county.
Tho testing of the machines beS7
on Monday morning and is being COR
tinued until the machines have hse~
given a thorough trial. Russell. Eal1
OF lnkster heads the commissioners
who are engaged on the project.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-06-09
HALL AND STUTSMAN
G SPEAKING TOUR
IN SLOPE COUNTIES

Bismarck. June 9.-Thomas Hall.
anti-Townley candidate for secretary
of state to succeed himself. and w.
n. Stutsman of Mandan. candidate
for railroad commissioner. left today
for a speaking tour through several
counties.
They will speak at three places in
Bowman county tomorrow, in Adams
county on Jun II. in Sioux county on
June -. and on Sunday. June Is. will
attend an American Legion picnic Of
posts of Dunn. Oliver. Mercer and
Mclean counties at Painted Woods
Lake. to which they We're invited.
On June IA they will visit Mclean
county and will be in Sheridan coun-
tv on the following day. Both Mr..
Hall and Mr.. Stutsn1an will be con-
stantly engaged in the campaign until
the primary
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-06-09
MEKINOCK FAMILY
V E FAREWELL

Mekinock, n. D., June "A fare
we'll social for Ola Quenrud and fam
lily was held at the chapel building
here on Tuesday evening. A large
number of friends and neighbors
gathered. filling the chapel. Speeches
were made by Rev. O. Y. Ness and H.
S. Burtness of this place and by w. n.
Wright, principal of the Honeyford
schools.
Rev. Ness in his talk voiced the APP
probation Of the audience of the good
work done by the Quenrud family
during their residence of twelve years
in this locality. Mr.. Burtness spoke
a word of encouragement to the fam
lily, telling them that re himself had
always found moves into wv local
tiles made for the better. Mr.. Wright
spoke for h Honeyford people. eX-
pressing regret at the loss of valuable
citizens. Music and songs We're also
features Of the program. A purse of
$145 was given az a farewell present.
Mr.. Quenrud has served as fore
man for the Northern Pacific 1t Mex
mock and at Honeyford during the
entire time of his residence here.