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The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1920-08-12

More than half the men who served
in the 1919 legislature in Kansas de-
sire to return to the 1921 session.
That was shown when the complete
list Of filings for Representatives and
senators in all the districts were COM
piled at Topeka. There are eighty
nine members of the house and senate
of last year and eight Democratic
members who desire to return. The
Democrats have no candidates in fiji
teen districts. In the thirty-eighth
senatorial district there are three Re
publican and no Democratic candi-
dates. Both districts have been rep
resented by Democrats for several
years.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1920-08-12

The Industrial court has issued the
order granting the employees of the
Wichita street railway an increase in
wages from AZ cents per hour for car
men on two-man cars the first six
months to SIS cents per hour for men
on one-man cars after two years. The
highest wage allowed is for weIders
at so cents per hour. The order is
on the basis of a nine-hour day and
the present basis as to overtime 1t
will take effect on August L.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1920-08-12

The Kansas industrial court has be-
gan an investigation of grain cars.
similar to that of coal cars, in which
it was developed that there were
great delays in the unloading of coal
cars. The grain car investigation is
to be the reverse of that OF the coal
car situation. The investigation was
directed by Governor Allen and it is
expected to show the average length
OF time a grain car is idle in Kansas
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1920-08-12
e.snorts to MexIeo costIx.

Eagle Pass, Tex-Beginning on Aug
ust 1, the Mexican government viii
charge SO in gold for wing all pass
ports Of foreigners entering Mexico.
the Mexican consul here was advised
The passports will be good for one
year, it was announced
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1920-08-12
Probe Chicago Goal Famine.

Chicago.-P1ans for a thorough In
vestigation OF the coal famine in Chi
cago with a view to bringing indict-
ments against any person, firm, or cor
poration found in criminal conspiracy
to profiteer in coal. were considered
-ecently by the August grand jury.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1920-08-12
See Determination Of Austria.

Vienna.-n the present birth and
death rate continues, experts figure
that Austria viii be depopulated by SO
per cent in fifty years. In 1919 there
we're 5000 more deaths than births.
while the number Of marriages was
far above normal
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1920-08-12

Officers of Ottawa County have ar
rested man named Dan Murphy and
two companions charged with operat-
ing an Illicit still near Bennington.
The still was destroyed and the three
men are in Jail at Minneapolis, Kas.
The officials of surrounding counties
have had considerable trouble lately
with bootleggers, and the discovery
OF the still followed a long search.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1920-08-12
a peellne in Meat Prlees

Chicago. = Wholesale beef prices
have declined materially throughout
the country from those prevailing late
in June, according to a statement is
sued by the Institute Of American
Neat Packers.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1920-08-12
Reds Would Rebuild a Fleet.

Danzig.-The bo1shevist naval au
thorities are reported to be planning to
reconstruct the Baltic Russian war
fleet and put it into action as soon as
possible.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1920-08-12
Mass for russian ROYALTY.

Hardin. Manchuria. High mass was
celebrated here recently in memory
of the murdered members of the Rus
sian imperial family The services
were largely attended by representa-
tives of organized local monarchistic
and conservative bodies.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1920-08-12
WOULD LIMIT CHILD LABOR
Physical Requirements as Well as
Age Restrictions Should Be
Enforced, Committee Says.

Washington.-No child should go to
work under 19 years old, and even
then not without having first under
gone a complete physical examina-
ton, according to the opinion ex-
pressed in the preliminary report Of
the permanent committee on stand
ards of physical fitness for children
entering employment.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1920-08-12
Hold Robber of Women.

New York--Edward Koch, known
as 1.-The measurer" and charged with
having stolen $4,000 to 100000 from
fifty women while measuring them for
gowns, was held without bail for hear
ing in a Brooklyn court
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1920-08-12
a Homicide Record in New YORK.

New York.-Fifty-two murders have
been committed in New York City In
the seven months since January I,
setting a homicide record unparaIIeI-
ed in many previous years, it was said
the other night at the district attor-
ney's office.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1920-08-12
So Ionu Beach Mas CROWDED.

in Long Beach's history was on hand
recently. The ban was off on one
piece bathing suits and the rule fore
ing women to wear stockings.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1920-08-12
An Irish Mail Train Raided,

Dublin-A mail train running be
tween Noate and Athlone was stopped
by raiders the other night. and al
mail matter and parcels were carried
OIL
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1920-08-12
Enoineer killed in = Wreck.

Enid, OH. H. Nate" Miller, en-
gineer of Enid, was killed, and E. A.
Goodrich, fireman, also of Enid, was
Goodrich. fireman, also Of Enid, was
seriously scalded in the wreck of a
St Louis & San Francisco freight
train near Pawnee, Ok, recently. &C
cording to meager information receiv-
ed at division headquarters here.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1920-08-12

"A possible alteration in the Turk
ish peace treaty was discussed among
the allied representatives at Paris
owing to the controversy between
Italy and Greece
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1920-08-12

A fall downstairs, in which her
skull was fractured. was fatal to Mrs.
William Holland at her home near
Atchison. She is survived by her hus-
band and five children.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1920-08-12

The lola chamber of commerce has
voted to provide a tourist camp in the
Riverside Park, just east of lola,
when it authorized a special commit
tee to carry out plans in the establish
ment
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1920-08-12
Move for suffrs1e IN saain-

Madrid.-yarious feminist societies
in Spain have decided TO start Wig
orous campaign throughout the coun-
try in favor Of woman suffrage AID
the equalization OF legal rights
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1920-08-12

England to Admit Archbishop Mannix
London.-Arcbbishop Daniel Mannix
will be permitted to land at Liverpool
upon his arrival from New York. it
was learned officially in London II
he seeks to visit Ireland, however, he
will be halted
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1920-08-12
tahtnIno Caused Death of Three.

Ouebec.-Three men were killed re
Gently in ValebrilIiaEt when bolt Of
lightning struck shed In which dyna-
mite was stored.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1920-08-12
Rradford. o. Wiped out BIZ &c.

Dayton, O.-Bradford, a railroad
center OF 1900 population, northwest
OF this city, was wiped out completely
by fire recently, entailing loss OF 1
million dollars. according to reports
Received here.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1920-08-12

Kansas is to have a full f1edged Ia
Dor ticket. The Labor Non-Partisan
Farmers League has made up it's
slate for the statewide primary and
the result has been received by H. H.
Motter, state chairman of the Repub-
hcan central committee.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1920-08-12

Funeral services for Fred Seaca.
who died while in army service in
France. were held in Augusta recent,
". He was son of Porter Seacat
q pioneer settlers of Clark County,
Hundreds attended the services.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1920-08-12

When his companions dared him to
dive from a 2S-foot tower at the mu-
nicipal bathing beach at Wichita,
Charles Todd, 20 years old, leaped
into the water. He died later from
a broken neck, received by striking
h.s head on the bottom OF the river.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1920-08-12

Washington = Recognition of the
government OF Costa Rica by the
United States has been announced at
the state department
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1920-08-12

Miss Julia V. King, secretary of the
state board of education, has filed in
the state supreme court a proceeding
for a writ OF mandamus TO compel
State Superintendent Elizabeth Lor.
raine Wooster to approve a voucher
for her monthly salary.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1920-08-12

Relatives looking for Stephen Mach,
35, found his body hanging by a hal
ter from a rafter in the barn near
Narka- Dependency because he had
been forced to move to another farm
is believed to have been his reason.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1920-08-12

Arrangements have been made by
Northwestern Kansas Shriners to ini-
tate a class of two hundred and fifty
at Norton September Is. The cere-
mental will be in a tent which will
accommodate twelve hundred. Shrin-
ers from all parts OF the state viii go
to Norton by special train.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1920-08-12

Mrs. J. D. Woodwork, the first
white child born in Olathe, died there
the other morning. She was Miss
Julia Osgood, daughter of the late
Charles Osgood. who obtained the pat
ent for the quarter section of land on
which Olathe now stands. He gave
In an early day to the city of Olathe
the public square where the court
house now stands.
C. F. Kiger. SIS. for fifty years a res
ident OF Kansas, died OF heart disease
the other night at his home near
Grenola.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1920-08-12

Finding the body Of August Ellison
OF Oklahoma City in clunp of weeds
near the Emporia Country Club has
puzzled the Lyen County police. There
were no marks on the body, but the
police found two hats in the weeds,
and marks on the ground indicated a
struggle.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1920-08-12

Earl Shoup. instructor in govern
ment and American history at the
Kansas Stats. Normal, has resigned to
take a similar position at Harvard.
He is a graduate of sWashburn Coll
eye.
The Sauk Centre herald., 1920-01-22

deeds; Robert B. Blake county treas
urer; L. B. Hammond, sheriff; N. ~
Smith, judge of probate; Robert b.
Blake, surveyor and Harry Weltz-
heimer. 1t will be noticed that there
wa sno county attorney. Perhaps, the
sheriff or judge or probate acted In
that capacity-the work in those days
was limited.
1.-The first tax levy for Stearns coun-
ty was July 6, 1855, when the people
were asked to pay one cent for each
dollars worth Of property. This was
divided, one-fourth Of the levy for
school purposes and one mill on the
dollar tor Minnesota territory, the
balance going to the county. {
First Saloon.
"St Cloud blossomed out with it's
first saloon-long before the wave Of
prohibition started in the country-on
the same day that the first tax levy
was made The first saloon license
The Sauk Centre herald., 1920-01-22

erected q petition was presented BY
Thomas G. Mcclure. asking for per-
mission to use the court room fol
meetings of the Universalist society
these to be a religious nature. The
petition was granted for one year.
I'm 1866 the county board called fol-
an election to vote onbonds for a new
Jail.
"Eearly in 1857 the Little Grant
Hose Co. No. l. asked for the court
house for the purpose Of holding cele-
was granted for one year.
I'm the same year the St. Cloud
Times and st. Cloud journal were au-
thorized to print the minutes OF the
board for the year.
'"The first case Of Stearns county in
the supreme court was on Jan. 8. 1867
when the action of Joseph Broker
against the county was heard.
'"rhe first financial statement of the
county was ordered published in
March Of the same year.
Jail Contract
ION Sept 5, 1867 the contract fol
the jail was let to wolfgang Eich the
amount being $4,000. This building
was accepted Sept. 4. 1868.
"Gradual development in the
county is shown after this period
Township organization began and
each of these gradually organized
their local government, to take care
Of their own immediate needs and pre-.
sent such county matters as were
necessary before the bord of county
commissioners.
"Tt was a number Of years before the
county was able to devote itself tt
road building. For a number Of years
the struggle was maintain for the
building and maintenance of bridges
the roads being confined to their nat
ural resources, which is the custom in
modern times.
, '"The pioneers of this section fought
the fight of slow and patient improv-
ments and built we'll for those who
were to follow
The Sauk Centre herald., 1920-01-22
A SAUK CENTRE CITIZEN
COMES TO THE FRONT
Tells His Friends and Neigh
bOrs of His Experiences

Every Sauk Centre resident
should read what a neighbor
saws. His testimony can be re-
lied upon. Here are his own
words:
j. A. Elkberg, retired farmer,
S. Main St., says, "When I lived
on the farm, I had an awful
weak back. Every time I over
worked, I was down with the
trouble and for days was in mis-
cry. It took me a long time to
bend over and I had to be care
full when I Strengthened up, my
back was so lame. and sore. Of
course I had a lot of heavy
The Sauk Centre herald., 1920-01-22
Stearns County Court House Will Be Raced
to Make Way for Modern Office Building

court house recalls to the minds OF
some of the pioneers of this section
many historical incidents connected
with it during the. more than three
score years in which this section has
been a county.
"Stearns county when the new court
house is started next month will reach
the venerable age Of IS years. the ma
toll anniversary being April 9Th. The
first board of county commissioners in
Stearns county was:, John L. Wilson,
chairman; David T. Wood and John
Ferschweiler.
Named County Omcers
"This board appointed the county
officers and these were: Charles Ket-
cham. clerk Of board and register OF
The Sauk Centre herald., 1920-01-22

of the old building to the annals
of the county, and that the early
history of Stearns may not be
lost to the future, The Herald
this week is re-publishing from
the St! Cloud papers, a sketch
of the old court house history.
There are many interesting fea-
lures connected with the exist
ance of the old structure. There
was issued the first saloon IL
cense in Stearns county and
within it's Jail was confined the
county's first prisoner, a murd-
erer.
The story of the building as
told by the county seat papers
is as follows:
"The passing of stearns County's old
The Sauk Centre herald., 1920-01-22
was granted to Anton Edelbrock on

was granted to Anton Edelbrock on
this day.
John L. Wilson rendered the first
bill against Stearns county. this ac-
count being $4s.30 for books and sta
tionery sold to the court house and
for services rendered by him.
"The following year. 1885,. Stearns
county's first. grand jury was drawn
by the county board. The county
board. invested with judicial powers.
also selected the first petit jurors.
First Bonds $1,000.
"The first bonds for Stearns county
also were issued on the same year.
These amounted to $4,000. quite sum
at that time, and they bore interest at
rate Of IL per cent maturity being in
The Sauk Centre herald., 1920-01-22

..~
With the sale Of the old court
house building at st. Cloud a
few weeks ago and the erection
of the new county capitol build
inc. the history of Stearns
county passes another mile
stone in it's march of progress.
It was in and around the old
court house that the pioneer
legal history of this county was
made; the foundations of coun-
ty government erected and the
political affairs ofs the county
conducted for the past decade.
Because of the Importance
The Sauk Centre herald., 1920-01-22

work to do and l certainly had a
time of it. My kidneys acted
much too often and I had to get
up several times at night. Ere
quent dizzy spells came on me
when everything seemed to
whirl. Doan's Kidney Pills
helped me so quickly. I kept on
taking them after had finished
several boxes, I was cured. The
cure has been lasting, too."
Price 6Oc at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for a kidney
remedy-get Doan's Kidney
The Sauk Centre herald., 1920-01-22

Pills the same that Ekberk
had. Foster r-Milburn Co., Mfrs,
Buffalo, N. Y. adv
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-10-28
BENNINGTON BRIEFS
News OF the Town and Village Told
Briefly for Busy Readers.

oysters, clans finnan haddie at
Estes market. ADV.
Rev II. j. Malllet Of Manchester is
visiting in town today !.
Prayer service this evening at the
First Baptist church at 1880.
Annette Kellerman-Library Thea
tire today. Read big adj ADV.
coming-Norma Talmadge in Yes
or No"-Library Theatre. ADV.
Mrs John Leonard and Mrs. L. p.
Macomber are spending the day in
Albany.
Miss Margaret Greene, who has
been visiting in Hooslck Falls' mas
returned,
Mrs. William r. Morgan and MISS
Isabel Tomlinsup are spending the
day in Troy,
Raymond Hart has returned from
weeks say. at lthe coal mines III
Pennsylvania
Miss Nellie Drew entertained a par
/ ty Ct lady friends at her camp IN Bar
| bcrs Pines recently.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. II. PERCY have
moved from 629 Main street to their
new home in South SALISBURY
Mr.. and Mrs Arthur Holden and
Mrs. Guy b. Johnson motored to Bos-
| ton today to spend a few days.
Delivery teams leave the store at
/ Z O'Clock Friday morning. ORDER llsh
tonight at Estes market. Adv
e. p. Hathaway, who has been con-
fined to his he'd for several weeks
with Illness, IS now able to be out.
Big prize rube dance Prize given
for best costume at East Arlington
Friday night. Elwells orchestra.
1 ADV.
Miss Beulah Whitley, who recently
underwent an operation at the Sa-
maritan hospital in Troy is improy-
4 ing., .s
/ The Putnam House garage has sold
4 and delivered an Overland touring
car to Harry c. Warren of Old Ben
ningtcn. 49,
Mr.. and Mrs. s. II. Percy and Mr..
and Mrs. Archie Bennett who have
fheen visiting friends in Rutland have
returned ttH
Harry Remington has resigned his
/ position with the Bennington Whole
sale company and has accepted a po'
sition with the post office.
The Daughters of Isabella will give
n card party and dance at Knights Of
Columbus hall tonight. Cards start
at s O'Clock sharp, dancing at 10.
Admission % cents ADV.
Mrs. Newton Cottrell and Mrs,
Charles Barnes entertained a party
Ct lady friends at the home Of Mrs
Ccttrel "Wednesday evening 500
was played and the guests occupied
, four tables.
What? Big dance. Where? Pownal
Center. When? Friday evening This
is the one big hit for Pownal Center
If YOU want to have a real time do
not miss this dance Thebarges or.
chestra will furnish music. Adv.
This is what the iazz-hounds have
been waiting for Big dance and
moonlight confetti at Pownal Center
Friday evening A real good time is
assured to all who attend and The
bGrgn 5 orchestra will furnish music
for the occasion. Adv.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-10-28
SOUTH SALISBURY

The dance that was announced to-
have been held Friday, November
., by Valley View Camp 1926 NJ w
A., North Bennington will be held
tbs week Friday, October 29th. A.
harvest supp erwll be served at
DIVERS restaurant in connection
with the dance All Woodmen and
their friends are welcome.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-10-28
SALISBURY

The dance which was to have been
bed By Valley View Camp, NJ. w. A..
North bennington Friday. November
9Th, will be held this week Friday.
October 18th. in stead. A harvest sup
per will be served at Dryers restau.
rant in connection with the dance
All Woodman aud their friends will
be welcome
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-10-28
Dissolution Notioe.

To all persons whom it may concern,
Notice is hereby given that the
partnership heretofore existing be
tween Benjamin r. lewis and Ed
ward +. Daniels has been this day
dissolved Said Daniels will pay the
obligations Of the late partnership.
BENJAMIN r. lewis,
p. IT, Daniels.
Bennington, VT, oct, Is, 1920,
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-10-28
A. RUsKIN

/ pay the highest cash prices for
rags, rrhbers,, iron, bags, papers and
Junk OF all kinds.
Call at 5ottums store Tel. @-fL
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-10-28
ANNUAL MEETING

The annual meeting Of the Ben.
aington County Red Cross Chapter
will be- held at the Office OF the Chap
ter Hawks Block, Bennington on
Wednesday, October q, at p. M
All are welcome
VIM II. Wills, Secretary,
Oct, q, 192O,--Adv, 35t5
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-10-28
James STICKY Says, "Rat Cost Me
S125 for Plumbing Bills"

I'VE couldn't tell what was clog.
ging up our toilet and drains. We had
to tear up floor, pipes, etc. found a
cats nest in basement They had
ehoked the pipes with refuse The
Plumbers BIN was SIPS. RAT.SNAP
cloaned thorodent out" Three sizes,
Csc Csc, s1.2S. Sold and guaranteed
by y. A. Quinlan's Pharmacy ID. A.
Ward and A. H. Winslow. Adv.
A1sp Looking on the bright side &
Of life does not mean postponng suit
able life insurance Put a solid and
sure foundation under your optimism.
Insure while insurable National
Life ms. Co.. VI MUTUALLY Earle S.
Kinsley General Agent, Mead Build,
ins, Rutland, Vt. ADV.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-02-27

nesa Miss Viola Koch phv.a
Beethoven's Largo . Mentc" Ana
Mrs. H. H. Beach the Prelude. NJ
Griggs gave another group a trc
songs In her delightful way. Shs
sang FAIRS my Love for Mees
and Barnscombe's The Mornin.
Wind. There was . lovely yor,i
duet BY Mrs. Griggs and Ma.
Grace Ames. Mrs. Schroeder p]av.
ed Zckwer's "Serenade" and Hon,
sendeF's Marche. The next me-.
ing Of the club will be the russ,
meeting.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-02-27
NisaianarY Society Meets.

Me- MARGARET Sanhoru at her
bore 1874 F1rst avenue. enter
fainad the members OF the WON
.r;s missionarv society Of the
First United PRESBYTERIAN church
Yesterday. Mrs. Charles E. Bryan
had charge of the devotionals and
the afternoon study. Work
Among the Mountaineers" was
discussed. The next meeting will
be held March IS at the home OF
Mrs. J, D. Warnock, 423 Second
street.
Many Enjoy Colonial Dinner.
T-e co,onia, bountv and hospi-
,.i;tv wos evident last evening at
tha avant enonsored nv the voune
nan,. h;h,a clase ~ tho Oak Grove
In;tea preshvt erian church Fred
Mcmillan and Charles Scherer. at
tho door were in the velvet cos
tumas and white wigs of Washing
TOMS dav and gave the note of cor
dial greeting to each guest. The
delicious colonial dinner was serv-
ed in the basement where the boys
of the class in the proyerbial white
coat and with all the efficiency Of
long trained retainers. served the
dinner The ME was not cut in six
pieces nor was ANYTHING made a
substitutes the content OF the DIM
ner satisfying everyone. Vases of
CAV colored flowers decorated the
table while flags and red. white
and blue were used profusely in
triotic annearanca After the din
ner a delightful nrogram was given
in the room upstairs. A trio. COM
nosed ~ Elrar Honka colo. CLYDE
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-02-27
Island View Climb.

Mrs. Olaf Cervin was unable to
be hostess to the members of the
Island View club at the meeting
planned for yesterday afternoon
because of the illness of her son.
Unless contrary announcement is