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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-07-02
FORTY ARE HURT IN WRECK.
Eighteen Seriously Injured-Two May
Die-Train Fell so Feet.

Mrlerton. n. Y, July 2.-Forty per-
sons were injured. two probably fatal
", and eighteen seriously, in a wreck
on the Harlem division of the Few
York Central railway here today.
Two coaches of a New York bound
train, said to be running at high
speed. left the rails and dropped over
a thirty-foot embankment.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-07-02
CONTEMPORARIES

The Tammany Tiger snoozed com
fortabIy during the reading of the
platform. There was much lassitude
in the rows occupied by Charles F.
Murphy's cohorts.
Joyce the tremendous voiced mem
Der of the Virginia delegation, might
have lent his vocal mechanism to
Senator Glass with good results all
around. While Glass was straining
his larynx to the limit in reading the
platform, Joyce doomed wonderful,
wonderful" at frequent intervals in a
basso profundo that seemed to shake
the orders
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-07-02
FOURTH" AT GAGE PARK
Program for Public by Boys of Indus
trial School Monday.

The Fourth of July will be cele-
brated Monday. July ., by the Boys
Industrial school at Gage park. A
program for the public IS being
planned as follows:
200 p. m.-Military drill and con-
test between five companies led by
~ NJ Scott, military instructor.
500 p. m.-Gymnastic drill, pyTa-
mids anG wall scaling contests by Nari-
Gus teams.
AIS p. m.-Sham battle.
$500 TO 500 p. m.-Supper and rest.
6:30 p. m.-E&hibition of COM
n1unity singing by the school. Boxing
bouts between Howard Thompson VS..
Francis Willaby, 130 pounds. Chester
Taylor VS.. Ernest Tibbits, 100 pounds.
Elmer Boltz VS.. Carl Graves, los
pounds. Bob BalIarini VS.. Lorenzo
Harvey, so pounds. George SHIRLEY
VS.. Melvin Vanvoltenburg, 90 pounds.
Theo Fennell VS.. James Hatton; 80
pounds. Jig dancing by George Wills.
James Hatton, Langston Girton,
Charles Oden, Walter Robson and
Russell Mcdowell. Tumbling, bugle
calls, etc.
900 p. m.-Historical pageant Epi-
sodes as follows:
/. Indian days.
2. Pilgrim Fathers.
8. Spirit of IS.
T. Emigrating to Kansas in 40
5. Slavery days.
6. Civil war.
:. Sinking of the Maine"
s. Spanish American War
Vets
.. Sinking of the "Lusitania."
10. Execution of Edith Cavell.
II. Worlds War Vets
IL. The Red Cross"
A camp kettle Will be maintained
on the grounds during the day where
all who wish to donate a nickel or so
to the Bows School athletic fund will
have an opportunity to do so.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-07-02
Father and Son Shot by Negroes.

Paris, Tex. July John and VIII
liam Hodges, father and son, promi-
nent farmers. were shot to death four
miles northeast of here today by two
negroes, declared by authorities to
have been tenants on the Hodges farm.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-07-02
Eoreirn Ercbange Goinc IN.

New York. July 2.-Foreign ex-
change opened higher. Demand. sterl-
ing up = at S.93A. francs demand
1892; cables 11.90; Tires down 1852.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-07-02

SHOCK WATSON, so died at s 80 O'Clock
Friday morning at 1928 North Taylor
street. Funeral announcements later.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-07-02

Diamond Engagement Rings. $50. to
5 500. Easy terms. 1IlFr:s-G oar Co.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1920-09-15
U. $. SUES MAINE CANDIDATE

Washington, Sept. 11.-Suit has
been begun by the Government
against Frederick H. Park hurst, Re-
publican candidate for the Govern
orship of Maine, for the recovery of
S5.452.75-the amount of the ov-
erpayment the War Department
claims was made to him when it
came to settling up the war con-
tracts he held that were interrupted
by the signing of the armistice
The Government charges that the
amount was collected by Mr.. Park
hurst On the representation that it
comprised payment or obligations
the leather he manufactured into
brides and other horse appliances,
to contractors who furnished
whereas the sub-contractors had not
been paid and sent their bills to the
Government. The charges are caus-
ing excitement in Maine where the
is at its height.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1920-09-15
LARGE STILL CAPTURED
IN LARUE COUNTY

Hodgensville, KY, Sept. 9.-Ear!y
yesterday morning revenue officers
Coleman, Hamilton and Whitaker,
assisted by Sheriff Horrback cap
tured and destroyed a moonshine
still about two and one-half miles
from Leafdale. The still was one of
the largest ever captured in the
county, having a capacity of 120
gallons. The still was made of cop
per and the entire outfit was COM
plete, having Is mash tubs with a
2OO-gallon capacity and also nine
barrels. At the time of the capture
the officers found 1900 gallons OF
beer and so gallons of singlings,
which showed that the operators
were getting ready to make the liz
quor. Other articles found were
several bags of meal, one bag malt
two shovels, one crosscut saw and a
loaded shot gun. The operators
were evidently suspicious and failed
to appear on the scene, one man was
seen coming in the direction of the
still, but before reaching his destina-
tion, he turned and ran, escaping in
to the woods. No arrests were made
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1920-09-15
L. S. S. IOWA AWAITS DOOM

Norfolk, Sept. 14.-Stripped of
her guns and other things of value
the battleship Iowa is lying at an
Choir in Hampton Roads, awaiting
to be towed out to sea where she
will become target for gunners on
ships composing the Atlantic Fleet.
The Iowa is to be fired on during
the fall manoeuvres of the fleet
which are to begin on Sept. IT. She
has been under fire the bat
tleship Ohio having fired one shell
at her. The Ohio was engaged in
with the Iowa when she
was called On to go TO the assistance
of the submarine SIS off the Della
ware Capes.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1920-09-15
TO BE PROSECUTED FOR
VIOLATING ATTENDANCE LAW

More than 80 prosecutions have
been started against parents who
have failed to send their children
in compliance with the attendance
law enacted by the recent session of
the state legislature. AS the law
provides for penalty of $5 or more
for each Offense thus placing no
maximum limit to the fine, the
cases cannot be tried in county
court. The parties will be arrested
and will have their examining trial
before the County Judge and If
proper proof is submitted, their
cases VII be referred to the grand
Jury and will then be tried in Cir
cult Court. Warrants have been is
sued and will be served within a
few days.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1920-09-15
CHINESE CIVIL WAR GROWS

Peking. Sept. 1S.-The new civil
war against the Canton Military
Government by Gen. Tang Chi Yao.
Yunnan leader, is growing in magni-
tude. Kwangtung Province troops
were reported to-day to have sur
rounded Waichow, 100 miles east of
Canton. Taking advantage of the
of Kwangsi Province,
troops in defending Waichow, Gen.
Tang is reported to be preparing to
invade Kwangsi Province from sew
eral routes through Yunnan Pro-
vince, supported by Gen. LII Hsie
Shih, Military Governor of Kwei-
chow Province.
Gen. Tang has informed the Pek-
ing Central Government that peace
negotiations between the southwest
provinces and the north will not be
resumed until the Canton Military
Government has been suppressed.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1920-09-15
rARENT-TEACHER ASSOCIATION
HOLDS INTERESTING MEETING

Hartford P. T. A. held its first
meeting Of the school year in the
High School chapel Friday after
noon, Sept. 10, with the president,
Mrs. John B. Wilson presiding. A
nominating committee consisting of
J. b. Bruner, Mrs. A. X. Anderson.
and Mrs. VIM. Bean was appointed
by the president, to recommend Off
GERS for the ensuing year, at the
meeting in October. The president
also appointed Mrs. Otto c. Martin.
Mrs. j. r. Pirtle and Miss Mary
Laura Pendleton a committee to
purchase s pictures. One will be
given each month to the grade hav-
ing the largest representation at
the meeting of the Association.
Mrs. Fulkerson, Mrs. Harris and
Miss Lettie Marks were appointed
a committee to purchase a victrola
for the school. Mrs. Mrs. Foster Mrs.
Schlemmer and Mrs. Schroeder were
appointed a committee to serve re-
freshments at the School fair, Fri.
day October 90.
The Association voted to offer a
prize of $500 to the High School
grade in the county offering the
best central display at the School
fair. Prof. J. F. Bruner and Rev.
Z. Watt Smith were appointed
committee to confer with the school
board about securing a picture ma
chine for the school. A ball game
between the fats and the leans is
being planned for the near future.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1920-09-15
REFORMATORY FOR PARENTS
So Urges Baltimore Judge After
Lecturing Remiss Mother

Baltimore, Sept. IA reforma-
tory for parents as the most effec-
tual method of stopping crime was
the suggestion of Judge T. ]. c. Will
liams of the Juvenile Court here in
the case of William Garrity, nine
years old, of this city. In many
cases it is not the child's fault, but
of the mother, the Judge explained
to Mrs. Martha Garrity. Williams
mother, who was accused of ignor-
ing her responsibilities for the
child's welfare.
Little William obtained his inde-
pendence from prential restrictions
at an early age. The boy was ar
rested on a vacant lot last night.
The policeman testified that the
child had admitted spending the ev-
ening at the movies and, exhausted,
he had fallen asleep in the lot. The
case was dismissed only after Mrs.
Garrity promised to keep William
ut home nights.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1920-09-15
GOV, COX SEEKS TO
REACH The MASSES
Tells Spokane Crowd He is An
American Rather Than
Partisan Candidate

Spokane, Wash, Sept. H.
Speaking at the Interstate Fair Gov
James Nj. Cox said ne had cont here
TO know the people
Il am progressiJa am =
Democrat in the broadest sense"
the Governor continued.
Il come to preach progress and
the gospel of peace" he said.
Il ask you to forget that | am a
candidate of a political party" he
said. Let us assemble as Ameri-
cans and not as partisans."
Mr.. Cox reiterated his attacks
on the Senatorial oligarchy." The
candidate also went over his charges
against the Republican contribu-
tion plan and the Republican lead
ers.
He also discussed his charges %
the Republican contribution quotas.
Assistant Treasurer Blair, the can
didate said, testified that the num-
Der of cities allotted quotas was
fifty-four instead of ffty-one, as
named by the Governor in his Pitts.
burgh address.
Referring to denials % his
charges before the Senate Commit
tee, Mr.. Cox declared that he had
the right to insist on enforcement
of law against perjury.
Progressivism was outlined by
the Governor and he reiterated that
radiCalism would have been avoid
ed in North Dakota if it's Legislature
had protected the farmers against
being robbed by Eastern grain in
terests."
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1920-09-15
MANY OUT-OF-TOWN STUDENTS
ENROLL IN HIGH SCHOOL HERE

The following students from the
rural districts of Ohio County were
enrolled i1 Hartford High School
the first week of the term: Flora
Rhoads. Sadie Bean, r. Robertson,
Herbert Porter, Bessie Clark, Ella
Henry. Myrtle Carter, Mary Lindley,
Geneva Travis, Richard Ford, Sallye
Williams, MARITIME Taylor, Luther
Turner, Nellie Roeder, Myrtle Payne
Laura Ford, Wilda Chinn. Emily
Bell. Isabel Acton. Otis Ashby, Geo.
DeBruler, Isabel Tinsley, Claudio
Allen, Other Henry, Sam Miller,
Hanawalt Be1nett. Roynold Estis.
]. ". Henry, Hubert Lindley, Ly-
dia Pirtle.' Alton, Cornell, Corinne
Ward, Kittie b. Dodson, Loubel
Williams, Ercell Bennett, H. S.
Stinnett, Catherine Williams. Mary
Foreman, Lockett Ford. Beatrice
Ford. Suda Allen, Emma Miller,
Henry Mcdowell, Aza Lee Bennett,
Otha Lee. Bernice Ford, Edith Tins
ley, Eula Bean. MARITIME Sproul,
Mary e. Duke, Ena Westerfeld, Del
bert Whitaker, Earl Bartlett. Clyde
and Allen Carter.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1920-09-15
REV. j. B. ROGERS TO PREACH
25th ANNIVERSARY SERMON

Rev. j. B. Rogers, Chicago. ILL.,,
will preach at Slaty Creek church,
Sunday Sept. 26 at IL a. m, and at
$3.50 p. m. This is the 25th an
niversary Of his ministry, he having
preached his first sermon at Slaty
Creek, 25 years ago.
There will be an all day service
and everyone is expected to bring
dinner. The following churches
are requested to send delegations:
Green River, Mt. Zioh. Hartford,
Beaver Dam. East Providence, West
Providence, Cool Springs, Liberty.
Salem, Butler Co. and Little Bend,
Butler Co. Everybody is invited.
Rev. Rogers will preach at Bea-
yer Dam Sunday night, Sept. 26.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1920-09-15
LOSS AT CANNING FACTORY

Owing to the large amount of to-
matoes delivered at the canning fac
tory last week, and the scarcity Of
hands it was necessary to operate
the plant, Sunday. Notwithstanding
this, the company lost about $500
worth of tomatoes. The record day
of the season was Monday when
14O0 cans were prepared, canned
and Grated. Fast peelers are MAX
ing good wages, some of the ladies
averaging more than $500 per day.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1920-09-15
TEACHER
ELECTED FOR HART
FORD HIGH SCHOOL

Because of the Unprecedented en-
rollment of High School students the
Hartford School Board has elected
Prof. Roy II. Foreman as an addi-
tiOnal teacher for the High School.
There will now be four teachers
devoting their entire time to High
School work, the others being Prof.
]. F. Bruner, Principal. Miss Mary
Marks, Vice Principal, and Miss
Martha Stevenson.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1920-09-15
HARTFORD. KY, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 1920

to adapt himself to the conditions
in certain community.
Mr.. John Hamilton brought out
some fine points on how to Induce
young people into the teaching pro-
assion.
Mrs. s. o. Keown in her interest
ing paper showed how qualified
teachers can be ibtained in the
rural school.
In review, Mr.. SticklDs emphasiz-
ed the living wages OF the teacher.
, Sociology is the bulwark of educa-
tion."
With a splendid eulogy to the
teach ,rs, Mr.. Howard adjourned the
Institute for the day,
Below are the names of the t,ach-
ers enrolled: Ada Wedding. Mary
Dawson, Grace Tilford, Amby Pick.
enpaugh, Jesse Petty, Ruth Mercer,
Virgie May Burdette, Ethyl Muffett,
Marie Fuqua, Emma Wright, Opal
Brooks, Irene O'Dell, Ruth Godsey,
Ida Matthews, Imogen1 Plummer,
Ethel Russell, Mrs. Anna Ferguson,
Bessie Russell, Vera Miller, Mar
gait Cardwell, j. F. Bruner, Mary
Marks, Mrs. s. o. Keown, Warren
Payton, Elizabeth Davidson, Sallie
Henri Coleman. Ellis Sandefur.
Irene Rhoads. CORN Flen3r, Carrie
Southard, WIS. Hill, Ernest wilson,
Anna Lou Hazelrigg, Dudley Wester-
field, Marlissa Foster. Mrs. r. d.
Funk, D. D. Moseley, o. F. Rogers,
Dana Fuqua, Heber Midkiff, MARITIME
Kirk, Evan Owen, Dona Henning,
John c. Tanner, Beulah Moore, Roy
H. Foreman, Josephine Hoover, C.
K. Carson, Lily Chinn, Ray Cook,
Mrs. Ray Cook, Marvin Ross, Roy
Stewart. Dee Brown, Mrs. Bessie
Chick, Sam w. Taylor, Nova Ross,
ANA Rose, o. C. Danyl, w. V. /
Shields, Mary Byers, MARITIME Nc
Daniel, Claud Park. Emma B. Ac-
ton, Bessie Allen, INacie Crowder,
Mrs. Alick Taught, Cessna Shultz,
Pauline Rhoads, f. F. Lilies, Ruth
Foreman. Evelyn Foreman, Winnie
Wilson, NJ. A. Embry, Mary Jane
Maddox. B. H. Morris, Catherine
Tichenor, r. A. X 1t, J. C. Lawrence,
F. l.. Sandefur, Clemer Rose. Agnes
Duncan, Margaret Benton, Mary
Francis Skinner, Sophia Halter, Mrs.
B. Ketne, Mrs. Gilbert jolly, Lessie
Austin, Clifie Austin. Flossie Mason,
John Hamilton, Myrtle Calvert, Rec
Igleheart, Alma Simpson, G. T.
Brown, A. w. Leisure, Anna Wood,
Errt stine Ralph. May Smith, Anna
Carter, Iona Oller, Henry Austin.
Crowder, Nellie Arnold,
Stanley Phillips, E. ]. Bratcher, w.
r. Carson, Alice Taylor. Tom Hamil-
ton, Mrs. Eva Hamilton, C. B. Shown
Mrs. ]. M. McFtrran, Stanley Muir
ply, Mae E. Rogers, Mrs. Hortense
Morrison, ]. w. O'Dell, ]. S. Mitch
ell. Elsie Wise. Edith Drake, Sue
Brown, Roy Hooker, Eunice Shultz,
Mack Martin, o. ID. Carson, Walter
Morrison, Otis Stevens. Susye Ray
mond, Iva Lee, Jesse By rs, Matte
]. w. Kirk, ClifIie Felix,
Mrs. P. B. Midkiff, Monnie McDan-
el, Rhoda Whitehouse, Grace Rem
row, Marshall Grove, Abbye Whit
inghill, N. B. White, L. L. Embry,
Mrs. o. N. Duff, Ozna Shultz, Mar
ha Stevenson, Mamie Keown, Muir ;
'iel Wilson, Mrs. E. A. White, Mrs. I
D. c. Hrguson, Ira Jones.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1920-09-15
ATTEND STATE UNIVERSITY

The following young folks will
leave within the next few days for
Lexington, where they will reenter
Kentucky State University: Otis
Howard. Glenn Tinsley, Byron Will
liams, Oscar Bennett and Hinton
Leach. New students who will at
tend from this section are; Miss
Martha Carolyn Pate, Powell Itch
enor, John Allen Wilson and Web
ber Clark.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1920-09-15
PROF. GUY ROBERTSON HERE

Prof. Guy Robertson, teacher of
penmanship in ts Bowling Green
Business University is attending
Institute and working in the inter-
est of his school. Prof. Robertson
was reared in Ohio County and is
well known hen, having made the
race for County Clerk in 1917. He
has rendered his resignation as
teacher at Bowling Green and will
enter Chicago University at the be-
of the fall term to pursue
a cours in economics.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1920-09-15
TALL BROOMCORN

Stetcher B. White brought us
three stalks of broomcorn. u ster-
day, measuring Is feet in Ingth.
The corn was raised on a lot be-
longing to his mother, Mrs. Bessie
White, in the. old fair ground addi-
tion of Hartford. They have two
rows across the lot nest of which
is nearly this tall.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1920-09-15

Who left his home, Hartford. Ky,
May 20, 1920. was is years old FLb.
10, 1920, about S feet A inches tall.
weighed 100 pounds. light haired.
blue eSs and light complexion, with
rosy cheeks, the bridge of his nose
had been broken and " breathed
through one nostril. 1t is known
that he registered in one place as
Jack Gslwman," of Owensboro. Ky.
$4,000 reward will be paid for
positive and direct information as
to his when abouts. 1t is not de-
sired tat he be returned to his
home, or detained against his will,
but meisly that his distressed and
heartbrokeh mother and father may
! arm of his location and know that
he is alive and well. Write or wire.
MR.. aud MRS. A. A. SHEFFIELD.
Hartford. Ky.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1920-09-15
FOR SALE

Lot on Walnut Street. Hartford.
KY, runs back to r. II. right Of
way. Lot parge enough for resi-
dence and business house, or coal
yard. VIII sell at bargain IL taken
in next 80 days.
37-2t f. l.. FELIX,
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1920-09-15
CAPT. WHITE SELLS PEARL"

Cap<. A. d. White has just closed
a deal with the West Hartford Coal
Co., whereby that company becomes
the owner Of the gasoline launch.
Pearl. This boat has been in the
possession of Capt. White for more
thin 20 years and is well known
along Rough and Green Rivers.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1920-09-15
REV. WEBSTER TO PREACH

Rev. c. c. Webster. of Hender-
son, KY, will preach at the Advent
list church near Hartford. next Sun
day, in reply the sermons of Rev.
w. ]. Miller at Hamlin's Chapel.
last Sunday.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1920-09-15
For SALE

Jersey milch cows. 8 and years
old, gal. milk and l lb. butter
each per day; pair II hand dark
bay mules, 6 and years old
HOOD HARRISON.
35-2tp Beaver Dam, Ky.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1920-09-15
FOR SALE

OrLi Ford Touring Car, completely
rebuilt, practically as good as new.
A bargain II taken at once.
CARL T. SANDEFUR.
S7-tf Beaver Dam, Ky.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1920-09-15

"Merrily MerriIy Round was
again sung, .
Mr.. j. S. Mitchell says the new
law with regards to teachers certi-
ficates is one of the greatest laws
ever passed. It tends to take school
from politics.
Miss Birdie Midkiff very kindly
gave her time to the discussion
Methods of employing teachers"
to Mr.. w. s. Hill who read from the
statutes the law and ably discussed
the subject. The Board OF Educa-
tion should be able to Judge wheth-
.er or not certain teacher is able
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-08-13
HOUSE COLLAPSES BUT
OCCUPANTS ARE UNHURT

The combination adobe and fran,
house on Hillside avenue, now tht
property of Reese Fullerton, former,
ly owned by Mrs. Kate Patterson
collapsed during a heavy rain torn
at about 2 o'clock Sunday morn
ing.
The house has been occupied thi.
summer by Mrs. Maisie X. Moor,
and her daughter Miss Margaret
Moore and the latters guest Mis-,
Consuelo Chaves Of Albuquerque
and Master Everett Moore and hi,
young friend Bernard Roberts, sol
of Justice {. ]. Roberts, were in the
building when the accident occur
red.
The sleeping apartments were not
damaged but the badly frightened
group Of young people immediately
vacated and made their way in the
drenching rain to the residence OF
Judge and Mrs. Roberts on upper
Palace venue.
Mrs. Moore was spending the week
end with Mr.. and Mrs. {. {. Catroi
at their summer camp in Tesuque
canyon.
About one half OF the north wal
fell out and the roof over the large
reception room fell in, thus expos
ing that room and the lower stor,
The furniture in the wrecked room
was very badly damaged.
Whether the foundation vas un'
dermined and the wall simply col
lapsed, or whether i, was struck b,
lightning has not yet been determin
ed.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-08-13
SANTA FE MAN BUYS
FIRST AIRPLANE IN N. M.

]. c. Cassell, one of the local auto
mobile agents of Santa Fe has bought
the first airplane to be placed in
this city and as near as We can
learn, the first in the state.
The plane is 70 be delivered. al
once from the factory at Lincoln
Nebraska. 1t is what is known as
the Lincoln STANDARD and is the
same style OF machine as that which
Pilot ]. H. Atkinson has been dem
onstrating with great perfection
here during the past week.
Mr.. Cassell has not only purchased
the machine but has taken the
agency for all northwestern New
Mexico, so we are not far from the
time when planes will be in regular
use in this part of the state. as there
are said to be several other pros
pective purchasers in this section.
The Lincoln Standard carries three
passengers. II has a $50 horsepower
Hispan-Suisse motor, and has made
an altitude record OF 10000 feet. II
is capable of travelling four and one
half hours at IS miles per hour. The
machine is said to sell at 5000.