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The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-07-29

THEODORE ROOSEVELT was the
J. most popular of all our presi-
DENTS With the exception Of Lincoln,
his was the raciest, the most interest
ing character that we have had in
the presidency.
Yet he was born apart from the null
titude whom he led and he might have
lived and died stranger to the masses
Of his countrymen but for one thing {:
He had not the health to enjoy the
life Of ease which opened to him at his
birth. Roosevelt had to fight for his
very breath in his gasping, asthmatic
childhood.
Finally he took postgraduate
course in physical culture in the wild
West, where the "four-eyed tenderfoot"
had to fight the battle of his youth all
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-07-29

over again, in a strange world, with
entirely different standards for meas.
uring men.
Roosevelt cut his eye teeth in polit.
zeal leadership in the corrupt ma
chine-run legislature Of New York. He
could not have chosen more thor.
ough school for instruction in the hid.
den, muddy springs of parties and pol
itics. His experience at Albany put
realism into his idealism and made
the academic reformer over into the
most intensely practical politician we
have had in the presidency.
He decided 1t the outset to act in
each office as if it was to be the last
that he ever would get, and for nearly
Is years after he left the legislature:
Roosevelt could not have been
elected to anything in the boss-riddeD
state of New York. For long time
he was "shelved" on the civil service
commission at Washington, until re-
form mayor Of New York appointed
him on the four-headed police commits
sion; but it was soon single-headed so
far as the public could see, and that
head was full Of teeth for police graft
ers and lawbreakers. At thirty-eight
the most he could ask Of the Repub.
lican politicians, with any hope of get.
ting it, was the assistant secretaryship
of the navy. The entire administration
sighed with relief when at last he went
off to lead his Rough Riders.
In five months he was back from
Cuba in the far more troublesome role
of a popular hero. The New York ma
chine was in such sore need of a good
name to pull it through the pending
election that It met him at the wharf
and humbly laid at his feet the Repub-
lican nomination for governor. But in
the governorship, he realized the worst
fears Of Boss Plat that he harbored
as the boss naively wrote him, "vari-
Gus altruistic IDEAS" and that he was
"a little loose on the relations of CAPT
tai and labor, on trusts and cOmbina-
lions and the right of man
to run his own business in his own
way"
The only thing to do with this wild
engine was to turn the switch and
shunt it on to the side track of the
vice presidency. Roosevelt loudly pro-
tested that he wanted to be reelected
governor. And while Plat was trying
to push him on to the national ticket
Mckinley and Hanna just as earnestl,
tried to push him back on to Plat
The Republican national convention
rose up and roared his nomination
ilinging him, in spite of himself, upon
the tide that led to fortune.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-07-29


the solitude of his study at the White
House in those anxious days before
the assembling of congress. He could
not divide the burden Of such heavy
responsibility he had to bear it alone
and without precedent to guide him
Should we give a further trial to
armed neutrality? Or should we en-
ter upon an independent naval war
fare against the submarine menace to
our shipping? Or should we back the
allies with money and supplies. but
leave them to do the fighting? Oh
should we join forces with them unre
servedly, contrary to the historic pol
icy Of America to 60 it alone?
Those alternatives were in every
mind in that bewildering period, and
the president had to choose between
them in framing the policy to be sub
mitted to congress. he made the
holder choice of going into full part
nership with the entente allies, pool.
ing with them all our resources, our
man power, our money power and our
producing power.
The broad plan which he unfolded
and which congress quickly approved
assured in advance the success of the
great, unparalleled undertaking, and
he pushed it through to victory with
grim, unrelenting persistence. Ameri.
cans generally assumed at the start,
and the British government agreed
with them, that we should not have
to send great army to Europe, If in.
deed any at all. But when it became
an imperative necessity to go at
double quick to the relief Of the bro
ken line in France, the foundation was
50 well laid that we rose to the un-
foreseen emergency, building up in
year and half an army Of 100000
and ferrying 100000 soldiers across
the Atlantic.
The brains Of the country, all the
talents, were modified for the war
merchants and scientists, bankers and
railroad men, labor leaders and cler-
gymen, each being charged with the
task for which his training fitted him.
1T is race between Wilson and
Hindenburg," said Lloyd George, when
the big German drive surprised the
entente and smashed through its
front in the spring Of 1918. Well,
whoever won the war, Hindenburg
lost that race.
The rest-the presidents journeys
to Europe, the treaty and the battle
over it, are history still in the maxi
ing. Many years must pass before
that extraordinary chapter in the story
IF the presidency will be finished and
may be told in the spirit Of historical
'mpartiality.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-07-29
Copyright. 1920. by James Morzan.)
WILSON AND THE WAR

1917-Feb. 3, President Wilson
broke off diplomatic rela-
tions with Germany on her
renewal Of ruthless SUBJ
marininQ. ,.
April 2, read his war mes
cage TO congress.
191o-Jan. 10, laid before the
senate HE ~ points.
Nov. II, the armistiee
sianed with the German
revolutionary government.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-07-29
copyright. 1920. by James MorEan.j
THE STRENUOUS LIFE

1e5e-oct. ~, Theodore Roose-
welt born In New York
city.
1ee0-Graduated from Harvard.
1ee2.4-Member Of New York
legislature.
1se4-6-A ranehman at Medora,
N. D.
1eo9.o5-Member Of national civil
service commission.
1oe5-7-Member Of New York 20
lice commission.
1s97.e-Assistant Secretary Of
the navy.
1898 Colonel Of tho Rough
Riders In Cuba.
1892 1900 - Governor OF New
York.
1e00-EIected Vice President.
1e01-sept. ~ took the oath In
Buffalo as the twenty. fifth
president, aged forty-two.
19o4-November, elected presI-
dent
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-07-29
Copyright. 1920. by James Morgan.)
WILLIAM Mckinley

1ss7-Mareh 4, William Mekin-
10y inauaurated oath
President, aged fifty-four.
1e9a-Feb. Is, the batt'eship
Maine blown up In Ha-
vana Harbor.
April Fl, War declared
against Spain.
July 7, Hawaii annexed.
Aug. u, city Of Manila
" captured.
Dec. 10, treaty Of peace
signed In Paris.
1ses-Feb. 4, the Philippine
War began.
19oo-Aug. IS, the Allied Expe-
dition to Pekin.
+eo1-sept. 8, Mckinley shot by
Leon czoIgosz.
Sept. a., died, aged fifty
eight.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1920-12-17
Deputy Sheriff Killed
While Leading Mob
A Citizens Guard Prevents
Lynching of five Negroes and
Former Officer, With the Mob
Pays Penalty

Goldboro. N. C.-Dec. s. IL
l'utrell, former Deputy sheriff of
Wayne County. was shot and kill
ed last Thursday night during an
attack on the special guard OF IL
citizens baricaded in the Wayne
County Court House. when a mob
OF citizens fired upon the Jail in
the attemp TO seize and lynch five
Negroes held for trial, charged
with the murder OF white man,
The fling Taste d only few min
utes. Fabricated behind felt mat
tresses the small fore in the Court
house returned the fire and Futrell
was killed. The mob scatterd,
but further trouble was expected
and a company OF state troops
were sent here.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1920-12-17
NOTICE.
Decatur, III.

Decatur, III.
D,a Pastors. and Churches,
composing the General Aassocia-
ion OF Illinois. This comes to
ay my tours through the South
rn parts OF the State in the inter
.st Of our State work has met with
much success. yea beyond my an
5,cip ition. The brethren where !
nave been have met me with open
doos-. hands and hearts. aud The
d ere,t that iS being manifested
Tor our Stats Work has been AZ
" opener to me. since haVs
cen out for cur State worlSI May
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1920-12-17

God bless the brethren so the
goo- work may go on But lis
ten Brethren, ! regret very much
that cannot come to all of my
brethren and do justice to my
own pastorate, and yet. | must
reach you some way before our
meeting in Evanston. May next
50 | am trying to reach you by
this letter to say / am asking all
OF the churches that are affiliat;ng
with our State Association to
g We your humble servant at least
a hve or ten dollar hearing if | get
there in person. and If cannot
get there in person but come thru
tie mail please give me flae same
censidt1ation as il wSrs thefe
in person.. am doing what
can to make onr next meeting a
financial success. May l have
your cooperation?
God bless all for everymore..
w. P. Washington.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1920-12-17
Tn lllsmorialll

In loving remembrance of our
Dear father and husband, Will
lam Fossie, Sr., who departed
this life three years ago Dec. 18,
1917.
III ee long years with all its changes
HIS death so sadly made us part
But all those sad changes, never can
will take thee from our hearts
When the Angels brought the message
That our dear father had to go,
No one but those who have lost one
Can cur grief and sorrow know.
Wife, Daughter and Son.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1920-12-17


a mum Der OF unsaved persons
came for ward for prayer. A num-
her OF the churches reported in a
financial way Elder w. II. Car
ter. Centralia, was much in evi-
dence, IL Is to be regretted
tnat pastor Cole. could not be
present. Elder Stamps acting
pastor did fine service. With
such men as Deacons Palmer, K !.
Rhodes. and others. The meet
ing had to be a success. More
than SS2 90 were realize.
Missionary Henry Green made
his report and was commended
Missionary Thos Turner. sent in
his report. being engsged in a
meeting at Clifford, a number OF
professions up TO the time oil the
writing
Deacon Isaac Watson left the
Board TO. be present at church
meeting at Sloan. Unionvile.
Pres. 5. II Pruitt. conducted
his meeting 10 the point and lett
feeling good. Men ought to learn
to let well enough alone. Some
OF the ministers that felt that with
one swoop that they could eclipse
both associations Mt. Olive and
East Mt. Olive have come to
the conclusion that they have un-
dertaken difficult task. Some
OF them have to learn that he ,,ho
tells an untruth. that it takes an
other untruth. 10 support II. that
is why the so called Zion Associa-
tion is tottering because it is pred
icated on ialsehood- Any man or
SET Of men that would attempt to
destroy the peace and harmony o.
these dine institutions for human
organization that only meets once
year. may aptly be styled any
thing but a true gospel minister.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1920-12-17

a little but late but never the
less true. Brother Thomas New
man, and Sister Ann flennoy,
two aged and respected citizens.
passed away. Bro. Newman on
Dec. o. and Sister flennoy on the
9TH. Both died in the faith SIS
ter Flennoy was a member OF long
standing in the A. NJ + church.
and Bro. Newman long years OF
Mt. Pleasant Baptist church will
be missed Chas McClain OF St
Paul. Mimi, ran down the line 10
be at the funeral OF his mother 5
husband The writer and Mrs
l. A. Phillips, ono OF the teachers
oi the school. Dewmaine; Gilbert
Howard. and family OF Carbon
dale, attended the funeral Rev.
A. Bowers. Carbondale, and
Rev Hadley. of Centraia. per-
formed the funeral service.
The services OF Mt. Zion Bap-
sist church, Dewmaine were good
Sunday; Elders Bowers. Davis
and Mcqueen. reported good work
at their charges too last Sunday.
The Mt. Olive Baptist NJ, ID.
u. and Executive Board. closed
a very profitable service with the
Clover Leaf Baptst church. Jop-
pa,
The preachers were at their best
Elders Norment. Scates. Davis,
DIR. Dorsey. ParneIl. and Wesley.
did the preaching Elder P. b.
French. opened the Executive
Board Friday a. M. afterwhich
Mod. ]. B McGrary. took charge
Of the meeting. The whole affair
was more like a revival meeting
in fact that is just what it was
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1920-12-17

Chicago. Ill. Dec. ST. w.
Bell. ol Lcavenworth. Kansas. the
attorney OF the convicted Negro
soldiers IN the Leayenworth Prs
on for participation in the Hous-
ron riots a few years since. is in
Chiagco. Mr.. Bell is making a
nation wide appeal to the colored
people to take a hand in the pro-
ccecinas looking to the pardon
and release iron prison OF the CON
victed soldiers. He IS meeting
with good success and says the
people arc responding to the call
with commendable liberality. He
will be in this city Tor ten or
more days longer.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1920-12-17
Six Elane Men Sentenced to
Death Get New Trials
Court Holds Evidence of Excluding Ne
groes in Selecting Jury Should
Have Been Admitted

Lit lie Rock, Ak. Dec c. On
the grounds that the Phillips Cir
cult Court had erred in refusing
10 permit Introduction OF evidence
10 support a'charge that pr,jndice
in the exclusion OF Negroes had
been shown in selection oi the
present jury, the Arkansas To
Court today reversed and remand
cd for new trials the cases oil S x
OF the Elaine Negro rioters who
weresur der death sentence.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1920-12-17
Letters to Santa Claus
Metropolis, H..
Dec. IA, 1920


Dec. IA, 1920
Dear Santa:
Knowing that it is nearly time
for you to make your arrival, |
am sending you this letter that you
may know what want for Christ
mas,
have tried TO be a good boy.
this year. and what | ask for. |
hope to receive. This is what l
want.
want a tricycle., some stock
ings for everyday and Sunday wear
too, few toys. and lots of fruits.
| hope you will not think this too
much. Please don't forget my
baby brother Preston Levon
Wishing you merry Xmas.
and a happy New Year.
! am your little boy,
Joseph Edgar McCrary, Jr.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1920-12-17

The Greatest Meae~ which visnaseai the aiapn
has had It's nian adapei the Red Cross
VIII illuminate Fourth
Der 1l25 This
the World" Everyone familiar
the World. which
that II furnished
public has made The trademark of the Red
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1920-12-17

Elders J. y. Davis. and j.
D. wesly OF Colp; c. w. Dorsey
OF Carbondale; w. II. Carter OF
Cntrala. and 5 II. Pruitt, Du-
qaoic. passed through the city
last week from Board meeting at
'opps
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1920-12-17
White Preacher In Vice Tolls
Nabbed by Police While Entwined
in the Arms of Brown Skinned
1'Vamp."

Savannah. Ga. Dec 3 Efforts
OF the police to clean out the vice
district Of this city. week resulted
IN the rounding up Of Rev. E b
Mechanics. prominent white evan
gelist OF Atlanta, Ga.
The resort has one oil the worst
regulations in the city and Rev.
McDaniels was nabbed while en-
twined in the arms OF one OF the
dark skinned vamp's " He was
hauled into a cell of the city Jail
and later asked to be tried by
jury OF preachers.
His excuse was that, he was
conducted to the house by a hack
man to whom he had applied for
quiet place to rest. and tina, he
was unacqrainted with the Sec
tons Of the city.
When asked what he was doing
in the room with the vampire,
Rev. McDdniels hesitated for a
moment and was fined $Ioc.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1920-12-17

SUPREME COURT GIVES SIX NEGROES OF ELAINE. new TRIAL.
Death of Indian at 1873
Proves Peril of Smoking

Oak Creek, Colo. Dec. I3,-
Philip Lefthand, an Indian living
near here, reputed to be 1873 years
old, died from burns received
when clothing caught fire from
sparks from a pipe he was smok-
ing.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1920-12-17
Jeptha Chapter, No. Il, 0. E. S
Elects Officers.

The following named persons
were elected officers d Jeptha
Chapter No u. 0 T. ) ior the
ensuing year
Ociayia Martin. w. M
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1920-12-17
Metropolis. III.
Dec IA, 1920.

Metropolis, Ill.
Dec IA, 1920.
Dear Santa:
am writing to tell you what |
would like for you TO bring me
Christmas. AS am quite small
yet, | will not ask for much.
| would like to have some nice
shoes for Sunday, two Reubea
shirts, little horn and a drum
Wishing you the seasons greet
ings.
| am your little boy.
Preston Simmons Levon McCrary.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1920-12-17
Brookport.
Queen Isabelle Chapter, 43
O. E. S., Elects Officers

The above named Chapter elected
the following named persons as OF
tcers last week. Public instalion
Monday night Dec. 2zth.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1920-12-17

By DIR. c. c. Phillips. Golconda. III.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1920-12-17

Read The Gazette.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1920-12-17

Read The Gazette; 81 100
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1920-12-17

Mis- johni Ma.sin, $ couia,ed
% her bed
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1920-12-17

the AFTERNOON OF Dec, 22d al which
time a luncheon will bc served
Rev. Thos Harmon wa, at Il 5
charge at Round Knob. sunday
and ne report, a good meeting all
day with ewo candidates i,r GA.
tsm The caneh IS prepa IL
to- Nina- dlpu4f.
AlA lAhili 81 l.1f.a ..l.a..l..a..l
New Britain herald., 1920-01-02

bridegroom, performed the ceremony. and that the bride, a native of France. came all the way to the little New England town to become the wife of the former army officer.
 The elder MT. Harris is pastor of St. James church at Winsted and it was in this church that the wedding took place. Miss Margaret Anna Har- ris, sister of the groom, was brides maid, and Louis Otis Van Doren ot New York gave the bride away in marriage. Thomas R. Harris of New York acted as best man.
 MT and Mrs. Harris first met i'll war-torn France where the former was serving in the American army as an officer in the tank corps.
 Lieutenant Harris was formerly second lieutenant of Company E, 102d IT. s. infantry, and was for many weeks in charge of that unit in this city when former Lieutenant Ashley J. Griffin was in command of the com- pany. In May, 1918, Lieutenant liar 1Gs was gassed while in action, and on returning to the lines, was assigned to
New Britain herald., 1920-01-02

Facilities Inadequate for Handling In
 creased Numbers of Patients.

When the incorporators of the New Britain General hospital gather for the annual meeting, it is likely that at tention will be devoted to the need of a new building to care for the in- crease in patients at the institution. It is pointed out that the building is in adequate. 1t present the average number of patients at the institution is 100. The service has doubled at the hospital since Superintendent Fay as sumed management.
 It may become necessary for a canl- paign to raise funds for the hospital, should the incorporators decide to erect a new building. The impression which prevails that the money be- queathed by the late Darius Miller would make a new hospital possible, is erroneous. The amount left the in stitution by the benefactor was so made that only the income of the be- quest goes to the hospital. A new hospital of such size as to meet the needs would cost between s6O0,0O0 and S7O0
New Britain herald., 1920-01-02
1919 MARKERS ARE 0. K.
Motorists With Old Licenses Have Until Sunday Night to Secure
 1920 Number Plates

Although automobiles using 1919 markers on their machines are con- prosecutions will not begin until next Monday. according to statements given out today by the state motor vehicle departments. Police in this, and other cities and towns, have been notified to this effect.
 Because during the last few days of 1919 there was such d tremendous rush for licenses, both hy personal cali and by mail. the department was un- able to handle them all. As a result.
New Britain herald., 1920-01-02

ordered the bridge and plans were to be submitted by January 1. These plans have not been examined as yet, but they call for concrete structure costing about s75,000. In order to make the bridge possible the railroad will have to secure additional land in the immediate vicinity, as the ap- proach will have to be graded not un- like the bridge d few hundred feet further on where the highway crosses the main line tracks.
New Britain herald., 1920-01-02
CONCRETE BRIDGE
 PLAN AT CLAYTON
structure, Doing Away With Death Crossing, Will Cost Upwards
 of S7o.OOO.

As soon as the railroad company can get the work completed. the old death trap grade crossing at Clayton ; will cease to be and in it's place will rise an overhead bridge, a monument to public safety and d testimonial to the many wreck victims whose mar tyrdom was necessary before the rail- road company was sufficiently inn pressed with the necessity of abolish ing this grade crossing. The last fla tality was on November ) when four local people were killed there.
 The public utilities commission then
New Britain herald., 1920-01-02
OFFICER MURPHY THROUGH.

William F. Murphy, for the pas; !. four and a half years connected witr the New Britain police department as a patrolman. has rendered his resigna- tion to Chief William J. Rawlings Murphy was regarded as capablS police officer by officials of the depart. ment and his resignation will be ac cepted with regrets.
New Britain herald., 1920-01-02
WILL. PAY MORTGAGE DEBT.

Within a few months Rev. J. F.. kling gberg. pastor of the Swedish Film Baptist church. expects that the entire indebtedness of the church will be paid off. The amount of the in debtedness is S2,300. which amount IS partly in hand. Several hundred dol lars have been pledged by members of the church and this amount is avail q ble at any time.
New Britain herald., 1920-01-02

a French tank outfit under American command. His work overseas was of the highest order and because of valor
 in the St. Mihiel and Argonne of fensives he was decorated with the croiX de g1lerre and Was twice cited for bravery.
 With his bride. Lieutenant Harris. who is now acting adjutant of the tank corps at Camp Meade, Md, will reside in Baltimore.
New Britain herald., 1920-01-02
FORMER CO. ELIEUT.
 TAKES FRENCH WIFE
Nuptial Knot Is Tied by Bride
 srOOm'S Own Father

Lieut.. Robert V. K. Harris of Win sted, well known in this city where he has many friends, was married on New Years eve in his home town, to Miss Susanne Marguerite Provost. Un- usual features in connection With this pretty little wedding was that Rev. Robert Van Kleck Harris, father of the
New Britain herald., 1920-01-02
ORPHANS RECEIVE CARE.

At the present time there are 137 orphans in the Children's Home who are being cared for. according to the statement by Rev. J. F.. klingberg', su- perintendent. Owing to the the high price of lumber and building material, the proposed new Children'S Home cannot be constructed at present.
New Britain herald., 1920-01-02
ATHLETIC COMMITTEE MEETS .

The athletic committee of the k- O, C. will hold it's first meeting tonlgh for the purpose of organizing. The oro,1n- consists of X. N .Pilz, Judge William F. Nfangan, James McGraH James Kiniry, Joseph Roche. Car ence Callahan and Silas Lynch.
New Britain herald., 1920-01-02
the aforem entioned time extension

N.
 Already more than 800 jitney li- censes have been issued, and in each instance the iitneur has been obliged to take out bonds ranging from S1,000 to $5,000.
New Britain herald., 1920-01-02
ITEMS

January Records, C. l.. Fo.-advt. Edyes Dancing School tonight.
 January Records, C. l.. fo-advt. hs H. Judd has been appointed Frk in the office of the state at Hartford. MT. Judd re- 655 Stanley street and has Hated with that office for the ycars January Records, c. l.. |0.-adVt.