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The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1920-12-30

business concerns was increased 75
cents and % cents to residences.
Piedmont.-Robert Maybury was
elected member of the Kelly-Mans-
field Post of the American Legion.
Martinsburg.-Jersey cattle breeders
met here and organized the Berkeley
County Bull Breeders Association.
MartinSburg.-The +. & o. Railroad
will hire no more women, it is reported
here, If men can be found to fill posi-
tionS.
Parkersburg-WoOd county leads
the state in producing fine poultry,
records of Agricultural Agent Smith
show
ClarkSburG.-Thel local Kiwanis Club
has become interested in the care of
little Rosa Seculia, made armless by
an accident.
Fairmont-The Monongahela Valley
Traction Company plans TO operate
three-car trains between here and
Clarksburg
Parkersburg.-A loud explosion
alarmed this city. 1t was discovered
to be crown blown off locomotive
in the yards.
Wheeling-F. c. Strochman has
been designated local chairman Of the
drive for a million dollars by the I.u-
theran church.
Morgantown.--A new siding to hold
40 cars is to be built by coal opera
tors in the SCOTS Run district. 1t
will cost $4,000.
Clarksburg.-John Gofmeir, former
ly of this city, but now living in Texas,
struck it rich when he brought in Il
5000 barrel oil well.
Buckhannon-The Ten-Nfile Fuel
Company plans to develop their hold
ings in Upshur county. A mine soon
will be opened at Adrian.
Martinsburg- of Virginia
Rotary Clubs made an inspection visit
at the Northern Virginia Power Com
pany's plant at Millvlle, w. Va.
Buefield.-DocO McIlwayne, color
ed, charged with robbing a mail pouch
I'm West Virginia several months ago.
was arrested at Martinsville, Va.
Fairmont.-W William Sherbs died
from injuries received when he was
Struck by All automobile. lie was
leading a COW along the street when
struck.
Bluefeld.--Claude Sarver was shot
10 death i'm Tazewcll county. virginia.
over the line from here Officers are
searching for young man named
Atkins
Martinsburg Mrs Gray SiIver's
auto was somewhat badly damaged
when struck by a truck operated bv
a butcher shop. Mis-. Silver was un.
injured
Wheeling Autos driven by Arthur
Bel. George Skibbo and George ste
vcns were in a three-cornered smash
The cars were damaged but the
drivers were unhurt
Martnsburg Three women were
elected members of the town council
at thc municipal election recently held
nj Glcuyillc, W. Va Mrs. Blair Gar
ncr. Mrs. J. G.. Whiting and Miss Sarah
Miles we're the successful ones At inc
same time Wilbur EcaI was elected
mayor and W Hall johnson recorder.
Princeton. The idea for % city mar
kot - gaming favor here ], is known
many farmers VIII cooperate when
space ~ provided by city council.
1'or2autow ORGANIZATION of ihc
Euil COH Company. 90 merger off rlc
Abrams rr.et yo Company. the
o. se Cont Company ud tuc Monor.
ga' 4 Coal 'ompapN au concerns or
us county for ue purpose of opcr
anrs IHIooh so. of the New Eng
loud b.. ud transportation Cons
pmy siaf1 iu Grmt district, has been
eaon
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1920-12-30
WHAT THE NEW YEAR
MEANS

THE New Year means neN
opportunity to every man.
woman and child. Il challenges
the best that IS in them and
promises unusual reward for effort
made. In it Is the hope Of years
to come concerning whatever IS
tor the well-beine Of society.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1920-12-30

Charlcstou.-C chief IT, y. Mckenzie.
of the naval recruiting Office, has re-
ccIvcd word Chat Jhc special drive for
naval recruits has resulted I'm the Gu-
ing up of several schools and no more
applications may bc received for them.
Tho training station "a Newport News
+. completely iillcd mp. SO more mon
may hc accepted 200 present for Che
school for commis~ary stewards ror
thc school for roppersmiths or engine
men, or for the aviation schools 30
more ycomcn viii be accepted for de-
siroycrs, and no more scamen arc need
ed for this class of vessels
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1920-12-30

Clarksbure.-The local Kiwanis Club
has become interested in the care of
little Rosa Seculia, made armless by
an accident
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-05-08

1t will be found that the size of these
pieces is five and seven elghths inches
by six and three quarter inches. All
the joints are butt joints and this
means that great care must be taken
to get the ends of the various pieces
perfectly square. Next cut off a corner
on each end piece to be used for the
ends of the cover. This. too. will need
TO be done very carefully. 1t is of
course. important that each of these
pieces be exactly alike.
The sides. top and bottom are all the
same length-sixteen and one half
inches. The various widths of these
pieces can be figured very easily from
the drawing.
The assembling is TO be done with
one inch brads and glued Be very
careful in driving the brads in place
that you do not split the pieces. as 1t
IS necessary TO drive the brads rather
near the ends Of the pieces. A very
good way to assist in overcoming any
tendency 10 split will be to first bore
small holes with a brad anvil Test
your work as you proceed to insure the
box being square. No matter how
carefully you may have cut the end.
of the various pieces. unless they are
held together properly when the nail.
ing is done. your box may not be
square when finished
Care will have 10 be taken In plac-
ms the hinges in place and fastenin.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-05-08
The Lady With the Lamp

wards to see that no one had been
overlooked or neglected. These night
ly visits to the wounded soldiers won
for her the title of The Lady with
the lamp. and the soldiers came TO
look forward TO this quiet hour of the
day with longing and anticipation.
But this unselfsh work undermined
the health of Florence Nightingale and
she returned to England worn out
from the hardships she had cheerfuIlv
endured. The rest of her life was
passed in poor health. and she died
some years later leaving behind her
fond recollections in the hearts of her
many friends. The great work that
she began has been carried on by the
organization of nurses which we TODAY
call the Red Cross and the life Of
Florence Nightingale is an inspiration
to all who feel stirring within them
the desire to make the world a better
and happier place for mankind.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-05-08
The Mysterious Suitcase

Robert doubtfully.
"Oh. about half an hour" replied
the stranger.
Robert then agreed to the bargain
as 1t was only about five o'clock in
the afternoon and he was not expected
home to supper until six. He moved
the suitcase 10 the edge of the pave
ment and sat on the curb beside it
wondering In an idle way what 1t
might contain.
Strange to say nobody else was in
sight when Robert was talking with
the owner of the suitcase. but now
Jolly Richards came around the
corner.
Hello. Bob" he said. what you
doin'?"
Robert explained.
II didn't see any short fellow in long
pants" Johnnie said.
Just then the clock over the town
hall struck six.
Il have to go home" Johnnie cried.
"Goodhy!"
Watt" exclaimed Robert. THAT
| fellow said he was coming back in
half an hour and " all of an hour
now and I'm suppose to be back home
for supper at six. What'll ! do?"
Hell probably be back in a min
ute" said Johnnie. If the suitcase is
! SO valuable he isn't going to stay away
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-05-08

Are you sure you didn't dream it?"
Johnnie asked. Il didn't see any fell
low in Ions pants like the one you tell
about and | was at the station all the
afternoon. You know the circus train
is expected IN any time now"
Yes" replied Robert. but this fell
low is no dream or how do you think
| got this suitcase?"
Il was just joking" said Johnnie.
Il wonder what's inside"
He took the suitcase, which was
heavy. and shook it. 1t didn't rattle.
Il bet it's full of gold money"
We'll, if it is he don't seem to care
much for it," said Robert with a sigh.
cor maybe it's got clues in it,"
said Johnnie in a low voice. Maybe
the little fellow did a crime and he's
trying to get away and the suitcase
has clues in it. ! saw something like
that in the movies once. Gee. it was
spooky,"
I'D like TO look inside" Robert
said. Look. here's the key tied TO
! the strap. but of course l wouldn't do
! it. Twouldn't be right"
! "Oh. come on. let's cried Johnnie.
/ NO" replied Robert firmly.
/ t'wouldn't be right"
I Just then they saw two women COM
! ing along the street. They drew close
and stopped near the boys. Robert
| looked up and saw thar one of the
women was not a woman but man.
at least she had great. dark beard
/ He started UP in alarm, but true 10
I his trust he seized the suitcase as he
/ tried 10 run away. The two women
| chased him and soon caught him be-
| faIlsn The snitcaSn WAS so hnaNY
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-05-08

long. I'll stop by at your house and
tell your mother why you're late"
''All right" said Robert gratefully,
thinking what nice fellow Johnnie
was.
Now he began to look anxiously up
and down the street wondering what
had become of the stranger. one or
two people passed by. Robert amused
himself by climbing up the lamp post
and doing other stunts but all the
same it was getting later and later and
he was feeling hollow inside. Perhaps
another boy might have gone off say
ing Bother the old suitcase" But there
was one thing about Robert which
made up for some of his faults, he was
honest and steady and dependable.
So he waited and waited. Presently
he heard someone come running. Ii
was his sister. Ruth.
Mother says come TO supper at
once" said Ruth. That is. she wants
to know why you don't come. Hasn't
! he boy in long pants come yet?"
No" replied Robert. sadly. Tell
| Mummy | can't leave the suitcase as
/ | promised to watch it. She'll under
| stand"
| Ruth ran off with the messag &c and
| Robert sat down with his chin in his
hands. feeling rather blue. Presently
| Johnnie Richards came back and said
! he would watch the suitcase while
Robert went 10 get some supper. This
{
: after he had eaten his supper he has
| tened back to his post. There sal
! Johnnie beside the suitcase. They sal
| down together and talked and waited
! hut no boy in long pants appeared.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-05-08
= oBERT WORSE was strolling

~ OBERT WORSE was strolling
aimlessly along the street and
had just reached the corner drug
. store when he saw something
that made him quicken his steps and
open his eyes in surprise.
The town was a small one and
Robert knew everybody. especially the
boys and youths. but here. standing
near the drug store. was young fell
low in long pants. He was not much
larger than Robert. but there was
something about him besides the long
pants which made him seem much
Older. AS Robert looked at him he
beckoned and called: Say. you
there!"
Robert stuck his hands In his
pockets and asked: What you
want?'
Want to earn a doIar?" was the
reply.
Indeed Robert did want to earn a
dollar so he willingly came over. The
stranger pointed to a suitcase at his
feet.
Just watch that for a minute, will
you?" he said. ITS very valua BILE
and somehow | like your looks and
think ! can trust you. I'm just going
a little piece down the road to see a
friend and the suitcase is too heavy
to carry along.
How long will you be gomez" asked
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-05-08


times have changed in this respect just
as they have changed in so many 9TH
er things. Today every city and many
of the country schools have well
equipped manual training shops and
any boy who could afford to own his
own tools would have use for Il good
tool case.
Although the schools furnish set
of bench tools for each boy. there are
a great many boys who would like TO
have their own tools. and such boys
would find tool case like the one de-
scribed a very handy part of their
equipment. Tools are often given boys
for Christmas or birthday presents.
and such tools as this case is designed
for. are much more satisfactory than
cheap too. box set. although the as
sortment in the box may be greater.
Bass or gumwood is suggested as
| the material for this case Given a
mahogany stain and finished with
brass trimmings that can be purchased
at any ten cent store. the box will be
such that any boy Will be proud TO
| carry to school or to keep his tools In
| at home.
| All the stock used is three-e.ghths OF
/ an inch thick. Get out the end pieces
first Making the proper calculations.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-05-08

Here" cried one of them. give me
that suitcase. It's mine"
Il c-c-can't," painted Robert, hang
ing on to the handle. 1T belongs TO
the little fellow in long pants"
"Oh. pshaw!" cried the woman.
THAT midget! He promised to take
charge of my snakes for ME and this
is the way he does!"
Snakes" cried Robert.
Yes" replied the woman. And
it's good thing you didn't open the
suitcase as some boys might have
done. | have a new snake. which can
You see, I'm the snake char.ner in
the circus. This lady is the bearded
lady. as you can see. The little fell
low. as you call him. is one of the
midgets."
Robert was sure II would be all
right for him TO let the snake charm
er have the suitcase and he willingly
handed it over. Then the lady opened
her purse and handed him two dol
lar bills.
"One dollar was all he promised. "
said Robert although he felt he had
earned two.
Wei, you are an honest little
chap" cried the snake-charmer $50
I keep both and any time you want to
see the show come around and ask
! for me. I'll give you a pass"
/
I two ladies went off with the dangerous
suitcase. you certainly are lucky
! one, Bob"
I But maybe it wasn't all luck. What
| do YOU think?
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-05-08
tFIOrencc neutrality-suspicious. May Is.
1S2O.)

Acs
1S2O.)
TT r HEN she was a very little girl
she endeared herself to the
neighbors by being ever help
" full and thoughtful and watch
ful of their needs and desires. The
story is told that one day as she was
walking through her fathers estate
with her friend the Pastor she came
upon the old shepherd, who was hav-
ing great difficulty gathering his flock
together.
Where is your shepherd dog"
what all the country folk called her).
Il thought he always helped you call
in the flock"
"Ah. indeed" sighed the old man.
Il fear he will never help me again.
for some bad boys have broken his leg
with stones and the poor dog is in such
pain that l am going TO shoot him to-
night to put him out of his trouble"
Tears came TO the little girls eyes.
Shoot him" he said "Oh. poor old
Cap" The walk back TO the house
was very silent one. and as they ap-
preached the dog kennel Florence
timidly ask ed if she might see the dog
and find out if his leg were really so
/ badly injured. At first the dog yelped
with pain and anger when he saw her
come near him hut when he realized
! that she was coming to HELM him he
ran forward trustirglv and placed the
| wounded leg in her hand. The pastor
examined the wound and it was soon
discovered that the leg was not broken
but badly bruised.
"Get some water and some soft
| cloths and we may be able to fix poor
Caps leg so that he will be more com
Portable" he said Careful nursing
should pull this good dog around in a
few weeks"
May I nurse him ," asked Florence.
her eyes glowing in anticipation. 81
should try very hard to be a good
nurse"
And so It was that one If the very
first patients that one of the greatest
nurses in history had to care for was
Can. the old shepherd dog.
Florence was born in Italy in the
city of Florence, for which she was
named All her life Florence Night
ngale planned to aid the comfort OF
others: all her life she strove to al
eviate the suffering of the sick. and
20 care for the distressed When in
1854 the Crimean War brought sorrow
and suffering into the homes of MANY
people in England and in Europe. Flor
ence Nightirg gale volunteered her serv-
ices to her country and offered to &C
into the hear of the war invested and
disease ravaged country and care fol
the wounded ana dying. After the
officers had made their rounds of the
military hospital wards and after the
nurses had gone to their well earned
rest. Florence Nightingale would take
her candle and make tour of the
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-05-08
II JUNIOR COOK

Wash and dry the choice pieces Of
celery from one large or two small
stalks.
Put one-half cupful of white cheese
into a bowl. Use the kind of cheese
that is commonly called blue label"
or if that is not at hand. cottage cheese
will do nicely.
Add TO the cheese one-third tea
spoonful salt.
one tablespoonful sweet cream.
Il tablespoonful finely chopped nuts
or bit of nutmeg. ground may be
added If liked.
Mix together till smooth and
creamy.
Spread onto the celery stalks filing
the groove of each stick.
Put in a very cold place and serve
soon.
A very tasy luncheon or dinner rel
iSh
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-05-08

them. To have the cover fit properly
the hinges will have to be put on very
accurately. If they should be slightly
crooked. the cover win not meet the
rest of the box properly.
If desired, the various trimmings
may be attached before the staining Is
done, but they should be removed for
this latter operation. Oftentimes TINS
procedure will save some ugly looking
scratches on the finished box.
To get good job of flushing. the
box must first be we'll sandpapered. be-
ing sure that YOU do not sand across
the grain. Apply stain in the usual
way. then give a couple OF coats OF
thin shellac.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-05-08

TOOL ease is usually something
thought of as belonging only to
the equipment Of a mechanic.
TINS WAS true wears ago Out
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-05-08
Il Mothers Day -


with questions little
p the ant o
~ What's Mothers
If will tell
what Mothers
May President
Wilson issued the
second Sunday
hearts of that might be and
ng Philadelphia had been especially such day marked
congress agreed of
But teacher
of the day. Jane.
so 1t IS continued Aunt Peggy e badge of love-
cahauon
NUE. no matter how old how should
wear white carnaion
Mother Who Lived"
The Best Mother repeated
the
e ceaoJls the outward that love heart but
Dig ana lasting celebrating
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-05-08


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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-05-08

IN the state help to make Mothers Daya
history; who some Of them
"he DAY friend
when the request
ABOUT each turned
more precious ,han all the the world
Them
ih IN mem JUSTIFIED? The mother of
wrah or the klngeven death
history u OF the
some DAY will of
- N- - 'N~~ ~f'
- - m s,ad you told all
ay ana truly love mother
ana gong to
give oe on sunday Do asked
Aunt Fessy thought she would YOU?
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-05-08

soo "n"" NotheT "oulu De PROUD.
little act of kindness. visit to an
invalid, an Older person. to mother If
she lives in another town; letter or a
message of love; a gift: a thoughtful
deed-all these things show the true love
that you have for Mother. and have
effects that are lasting. not only upon the
recipient of your thoughtfulness. but
upon yourself for by your deeds are you
known to the world, and by your acts Is
your character moulded. Mothers Day is
now celebrated in almost every State in
The Union and 1t is the custom for the
Governor of each State to issue a Proc
iamation asking that all the city and
state institutions and that all the people
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-03-09
BRINGING UP FATHER
COMING To THE MAJESTIC

"Jiggs'' Mahoney is once more to the
fore this season in a new play named
after himself and entitled bringing
Up Father in Society" Jiggs. to per-
nit us to be more familiar. Is none
other than Father himself, brought
into the world of being by George
McManus, the gifted newspaper car
t%oonist, and placed upon the stage
by hat astute and far-seeing man
ager, Gus Hill. Ever since he essay
ed to become an actor Jiggs has add
ed to his fame and popularity. How
ever, from all accounts he has done
himself proud this season in a brand
new play In three acts with fetching,
captivating young women constitut-
ing a beauty chorus of twenty; Jing-
ling. snappy catchy and ~effervescent
music, and a fund Of bright lines,
situations, screams and other essen
tails sure to win h plaudits of the
nation and establish Fathers" can
didacy to the hall of laughter and
Joy. And why not? Isn't Father
q typical American institution?
Mother naturally will be OF hand.
What would be q Mahoney function
or entertainment without that ire
pressible female, She has been the
guiding genius of the destinies of her
illustriouS n r~ed-headed spouse
since he accumulated enough wealth
to make him an important adjunct
to her lofty and more or lees de-
structive ambitions. The big event
Is underlined as the next Offering at
the Majestic theatre commencing
Tuesday, March IS. with h usual
matinee.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-03-09
"DaDDIES" At THE MAJESTIC
THEATRE WITH STAR CAST

Coming to the Majestic theatre
| today is the dramatic COM
edy of which local th~eatregoers
have heard so much since Its re-
| markable run of one year at the Be-
lasco and Lyceum theatres in New
York-"Daddies." David Belasco.
the producer. will present 1t here with
the Identical cast and production in
tact. More than ordinary Interest
attaches to the coming OF this attrac-
ton and already there has been a
brisk demand for seats, SO there is
every indication that "Daddies' will
receive as warm a welcome here as
that accorded in New York.
"Daddies'' Is the work of John L.
Hobble and the story has to do with
five misogynists who form a bache-
lors' club for their mutual protection
against the wiles Of Through
a series of developments that are en-
tirely convincing. the quartet Is per
suaded to adopt foundlings from the
scenes OF the world war.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1920-10-28
1ransyaal HYMN.

The words and music Of the Trans
vaal national hymn were composed by
q Dutch woman, Mile. Catherine Fe-
licfa van Rees
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1920-10-28
Blocks Easily Removed.

A prominent tradesman in south
west London expostulated with gang
of road repairers regarding a small
mountain Of wood blocks dumped in
front OF his premises.
The protest being ignored, he sur
reptitiously stuck card, bearing the
Inscription: "Please take one" on the
offending heap.
The philanthropic suggestion was
quickly acted on by passers-hg, and
more than half the blocks had disap-
peared before q vigilant policeman re-
moved the card.-London E1preea
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1920-10-28
An intellectual.

You often hear it said that Mrs.
Glithery has all the brains in the Glita-
cry family"
"But Mr.. Glithery Is successful
business man."
"Oh, yes. However, he merely makes
money. While slipping tea and smok-
ing a perfumed cigarette, Mrs. Glith-
ery can discuss more abstruse ques-
tions that have nothing to do with
housework, or the upbringing of the
Glithery twins than any other woman
in her set."-Birmingham AgeHerald.