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Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1920-07-22
Facts VS.. Fiction


investigator. ellis memory is
derfuI. The nearest that he and his family can COZ
his age 112 years. His family has claimed
to be that age The tax records that burned
the court house at Harlan gave the date of his BIRTH
near they could make it out September, 1903.
also counts from the Of his first wife, who died at
age of LOT.
"John Shell cannot read write, but for many yea
he was an expert maker of int-ock rifles John Shell rifle
marked with his private mark just behind the lock-
priced by collectors.
probable age thought it best to secure statements
aidavs from members of the family and neighbors,
have known him for many therefore secured
statements from Judge A. B. Cornett T. H. Howard attic
others. These the most substantial and reat
Of Kentucky"
Extracts from their statements are given below:
OVER 100. SAYS ": h. KELLY ,
to TGS q's stayed With R the time has capSo Snoe
judge him to be good deal over 100 old
v" United states Marshal
=, F. BoGGEN. Notary Public KY
SHELL FAMILY RECORD SAYS
containing oe gTndp aS sepbeT 1905 nave eve aS
uncle x 3 sh
'1O''''O --N - ". HOWARD County Clerk
AT LEAST ITO. SAYS t. S. WARD
raised in Harlan county In dSSS met Johnny shell
was called t9ga wfs dCds1f tine
older man than am Most eysTy one IN HaaH County knows
men believed it be -
NJ G. SMITH Notary Public Harlan, Co..
ATTORNEY HOWARD
In different with John Shell he told
they canped where Ky. located.
made 5y s6s1 {aSsEl
reason to believe John Shell F09d 4al Dyer HG years old
NJ G. SMITH Notary Public Harlan Co. KY
Arizona republican., 1920-11-05
MOUNTAIN CAMP IS
 ID BE GIFT ID BOYS

A permanent camp in the White mountains will be the gift to the Boy Scouts made by J. F. Thompson, who will make his offer tonight at the Big Boys rally, to be held at the Christ ian church Mir. Thompson in mak- ing his offer not only will agree to give the boys a camp, but will build the mountain trails leading to it.
 Details of the plan were not given out yesterday and will be made pub lie for the first time this evening at the gathering held in honor of Scout Executive Charles N. Miller and Os- car Kirkham, one of the foremost boy leaders in the United States, who will arrive from Los Angeles this morning. Governor Thomas F.. Camp bell also has consented to be pres ent, and Joe V. Prochaska, state game warden. and an advocate of the Boy Scout movement, will give a short talk on Fair Play"
 Boy training and leadership will feature a meeting of business men scout leaders and fathers which will be held at o'clock. This gathering will precede the boys rally, which will bring together boys from F to IS years of age from Phoenix, Glendale and the South Side.
Arizona republican., 1920-11-05
WILEY r. JONES SENDS HIS CONCRATUL

Extending his congratulations and offering him the courtesies of his of flee, Attorney General Wiley E.. Jones, defeated for reelection at the polls on Tuesday, was among the first to wish his successful opponent, w. ]. Gall braith, success. The congratulatory note forwarded to MT. Galbraith yes terday follows:
 Nov. {. 1920. Hon. ". ]. Galbraith,
 Glendale, Ariz.
 Dear Sir:
 hasten my congratulations to you upon your election as my successor, and I express my desire to offer you every opportunity to inform yourself so far as possible upon the important business of the state, that will devolve upon you when you enter upon your official duties a few weeks hence. With the utmost good will you are 1 invited to visit this office meanwhile al your convenience to acquaint yourself as you may desire with all official mat ters that will come before you.
 With best wishes for your official success, I am,
 Respectfully yours,
 WILEY E. JONES,
 Attorney General
Arizona republican., 1920-11-05
INVITE PHOENIX TO
 SEND SPECIAL JAR
 O|v TRIP TO MEXICO

The Phoenix Chamber of Commerce has been invited to send special car from this city on the Inaugural spe- ciat excursion train which will leave Nogales November D for the inaugu- ration of President -elect Obregon of ranged by the Camara Nacional de Comercio of Nogales, Mexico, and the Nogales Chamber of Commerce of No gales, Ariz.
 Following receipt of the invitation from Nogales to include special Phoenix car in the train, Harry Weleh, secretary of the chamber of commerce, requested that Phoenix people who wish to go communicate with the chamber Of commerce at once. E. W. Lescher has been appointed head of the committee on the matter. Whether a Phoenix car will be included in the excursion will not be decided until it is known how many people from this city wish to go.
 The inaugural special excursion is being arranged by the commercial or ganizations of the two cities of No gales for friends of President elect Obregon and Provisional President De h Huerta who wish 70 attend the for mer's inauguration at Mexico City De cember l. Only members of a Mex ] ican chamber of commerce, and of the l Nogales chamber of commerce. and their ladies may go, though an excep- tion of course will be made in case g special Phoenix car is included. | The special train will leave Nogale: Ariz., at D. m. Thursday, November 25, and return II days later. Seven ol eight days will be spent in the City O Mexico. The train will be routed ovel 1 the Southern Pacific to ,Juarez, Mex
 ico, and south to the Mexican capita
 on the Mexican Central railroad. l will be made up of eight Pullmans, tw' dining cars and one baggage car.
 It is understood that considerabl interest is being aroused along tn
 border by the inaugural excursion, an'
 that reservations for the trip ar
 heavy. The total cost, including fare
 berth, meals and incidentals, will D
 sI70 for the excursion from Nogales
 Through the courtesy of the state de partment and the Mexican government members of the party will need onl ! border identity cards, which will b . sent to all making reservations.
Arizona republican., 1920-11-05
GOVERNOR RETURNS
 ID HIS DESK AF TER STRENUOUS CAMPAIGN

Declaring that he did not feel any i'll effects from the strenuous cam nairn which ended with the election Tuesday. Governor Thomas F. Camp oeil was at his desk at the state house yesterday The governor laid down his rules for campaigning which he held responsible for his splendid phys ical conditions
 During a campaign
 He eats sparingly seven times a day.
 He drinks nothing stronger than green tea. even dispensing with the morning cup of coffee.
 He relaxes at every opportunity, al- though he sleeps not more than four or five hours a night.
 The longer the campaign. the bet ter the governor feels physically. he says. ith belief in the men and meas ures he advocated, he said, he seldom felt mental depression, but always he found his greatest stimulation in the audience that was not always with him." A militant crowd gave him an impetus to the campaign speech that was lacking when the governor found his audience in sympathy with him and the. state problems he advocated.
 In speaking of his campaign, the governor recalled that he received his llTSL LFdlfllIE LII dNdpdlt NOuuAy III 1906, when as a very young man he was placed at the head of the Repub- lican central committee. The Dem ocrats at the time had control of the county and had been in power for 20 years when tho chairmanship was wished" on Tom Campbell. He re- fused to become chairman unless the old time party leaders permitted him 10 write the platform, manage the campaign and distribut the patronage There was a bit of objection offered 10 the latter demand, but with years of defeat. behind it was agreed tc hand over the party to young Tom.
 The first thing he did was to for get Lincoln and 50 stuff in the platform in which he featured tax stion and honesty and integrity in office. He then selected other thar politicians for office and he and and young Leroy Anderson, an un- known attorney at the time, cam paigned the county for the ticket. Fol the first time in nearly a quarter of gentry. the Republicans won a vic. tory in the county. which is still tn, home place of the governor.
Arizona republican., 1920-11-05
SONORA GOVERNOR
 CONGRATULATES TOM

Adding his congratulations to the hundreds upon hundreds received by Governor, Thomas E. Campbell yes terday, Governor Borquez of Sonora telgraphed his satisfaction as to the result of the Arizona election. His wire follows:
 Hermosillo. Son., Mex.
 Nov. 3. 1920. Hon. Thos. E. Campbell, Phoenix, AriZ.:
 I awaited with impatience to have confirmed my wishes. Just received news of your election, won by good many votes. I take the pleasure send ing you my most enthusiastic congrat- ulations, on my own behalf and that of the state of Sonora.
 Governor of Sonora,
 F. A. BORoUEZ.
Arizona republican., 1920-11-05
'O0'O00 POUNDS GTcosAcco BURNED

BROWNSVILLE, Ky.-It is certain ly being proven that Christian county tobacco will burn. In total of 5S to- baco barns burned in the county. over 100000 pounds of the weed were con- sumed Christians annual crop totals F, ,O00, ,00O pounds.
Arizona republican., 1920-11-05
FIND COAL ON OHIO RIVER BED

PORTSMOUTH, O.-River front res idents will not fear for cold waves and high price of coal When the river dropped to unusual low water mark they gathered hundreds of bushels of coal from the river One man picked up over 500 bushels and the end is not vet
Arizona republican., 1920-11-05
NO FREE BEDS FOR JURORS

SEATTLE-There'n be no free beds for jurors here. Superior court judges have decided to do away with the jury dormitory Heretofore jurors were given a reasonable time to deliberate and then, failing to agree. were put to bed for the night Now they'll have to agree before they can leave the jury room, or agree to disagree.
Arizona republican., 1920-11-05

Inhabitants of Cambodia In Indo- China look on ruins of massive prehis- toric architecture as works of angels or giants.
Arizona republican., 1920-11-05

Tricks on April Fools day are the outgrowth of a similar custom among the Hindus, who, however. observed the last day of March
Arizona republican., 1920-11-05

More than 25,000 reindeer were shot yearly in Greenland between 1S44 and 1S4s, but the animals are scarce there now
Arizona republican., 1920-11-05

The sulphur bottom whale of the Pacific, often 100 feet long, is the largest of all mammals and probably the largest of all that ever lived
Arizona republican., 1920-11-05

Sand of the Sahara desert is made up from the desert rocks which have been broken up by the extreme tenn perature changes.
Arizona republican., 1920-11-05

Until a few centuries ago large cities had police protection only through employing special watchmen.
Putnam patriot., 1920-05-07
Woodstock Academy

Miss Olga Erickson, a Senior. re-
sumea school duties Monday after
long absence due to double pneumon~
ia
Great excitement was caused by the
loss of one of the Senior girls pocket
book containing nearly $50. A re-
ward was offered and several students
were out hunting diligently for the
lost article when Mr.. Dodge, our local
butcher, motored up to the Academy
with the missing purse.
A ticket competition is now in prog
ress at the Academy between the
Blues and the Colds. A Blue clock
and Gold clock, in the assembly hall,
keep the pupils informed as to which
side is ahead Tuesday noon the first
result of the campaign was posted and
the Blue clock was 10 tickets ahead
The two sides are divided into groups
with a captain appointed over each
group. Luke White, the captain of
the Gold Freshmen group, had the
largest sale to report of any single
group. The contest closes Friday
noon and the result is awaited with
much interest. The tickets being sold
are for the Chinese operetta to be pre-
sented by the entire school on Friday,
May 7th, at 7.45 p. m.
Several of the boys have been help
ing Mr.. Hefer build the lattice work
which is to be covered with wistaria
and other flowers made by the girls
of the Senior class. The scene of the
operetta is laid in a Chinese garden
and everyone has worked hard to help
in either the lattice work or the flow
er-making and it is hoped that on Fri
day night the audience will be pleased
with the result.
Friday, the last day of April, was
selected by Mr.. Heller as Arbor Day
REGULATIONS were over at noon, and the
school devoted the entire afternoon to
raking the campus, and carrying the
leaves away to be burned in piles. The
Seniors served punch and fancy
crackers on the Academy steps al
430
Putnam patriot., 1920-05-07
WOODSTOCK

Mr.. Harrison conducted the service
Sunday evening.
The service preparatory to COM
munion was held Friday evening in
the chapel.
Mrs. Eva Whitaker and two of her
granddaughters, Evelyn and Miriam
Child. have gone to South killingly
for the summer, to be with Milan
Whitaker and family
Thursday afternoon at the parson-
age Mrs. Harrison entertained at af-
ternoon tea several of the young la
dies in honor of Miss Gretchen Rutis-
hauser. who had to leave on Friday
to resume her duties.
The Campbell Motors Corporation
of Boston will give demonstration
Of the Midwest Utilitor at the farm of
Ernest A. Lyon, Woodstock Valley,
Monday, May 10, at 3 p. m. All in
terested are invited to attend.-Adv.
Several ladies of this parish attend
ed the joint missionary meeting held
at Mrs. Wendell Writer'S Tuesday at
ternoon. The ladies of the Hill and
North have taken up the study of the
book. 1.-The Battalion Of Life" with
Mrs. Harrison as leader
The Junior class of the Hill church
held food sale at the parsonage Sat
urday afternoon. The rooms were
very prettily decorated and tea was
served by the girls with the sale of
cakes, candies and Maybaskets. Piano
solos were given by Lydia Tabor.
Sarah Healey and Elizabeth Rollins,
and chorus singing by the girls. Over
SO was made for the support of the
Tarsus orphan.
On Thursday evening, May IS, at
7.45 o'clock, in Academy hall, another
spelling contest will be given This
contest is open to all the school chill
dren in the town. Another feature of
the evening will be chorus singing by
the children of the public schools.
Frank Wilson is to give talk on "The
Race of Life"
Putnam patriot., 1920-05-07

at the Sanatorium at Slifton Springs,
near Rochester, N. ", on Friday and
the tea took the form of a farewell
from her many friends.
Several members of the Senexet
Grange on the Hill were present at the
whist party and dance held in the
Grange hall at South Woodstock on
Thursday evening, Miss Burns win
ming first prize with score of 80.
Miss Lowe was low with but 10 points
and so captured the BOBBY prize.
The 500 Club met Monday evening
at the home of Mrs. Gardiner Sum
ner. There were only four tables
playing 500, several who were present
expressing preference to watch the
progress of the players. Miss Eliza
beth Ross, with score of 2340, was
the owner of the biggest score card.
The next meeting will be held with
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Joy at the Drum
lin Farm.
Putnam patriot., 1920-05-07
Swanson Post News

Announcement was made that the
local post of the American Legion had
secured Wittstein's orchestra from
New Haven for the dance of May 22d
at the Grosyenordale Co.'S hall, North
Grosvenordale. Mr. Wittstein will
come here with the reputation of hav-
ing the finest dance orchestra in New
England. People in Putnam and sur
rounding towns who have heard them,
can without doubt say that it is the
finest dance music they have heard.
The Grosvenordale Company has
made arrangements with the local post
whereby the Legion men should in
crease the post fund Gum and chloe
oiate slot machines will be installed
in Plants l and 2 of the company and
profits derived from them will be for
the Legion.
Don E. Johnson of Worcester was a
visitor in town over the weekend.
Putnam patriot., 1920-05-07
EAST WOODSTOCK

Wendell Bosworth has new
Stewart truck.
Mrs. Clarence Peckham has return
ed to her home in Pomfret.
Walter. Noyes Of Springfield was at
Charles Potter's over the weekend.
Mrs. Helen Bannister is with Mrs.
Flora Witter She will make her
home there during the summer.
Sarah Pike was chosen as the best
speaker of the Woodstock schools at
the contest in Academy hall She went
to Pomfret on Tuesday evening to
compete with the best speakers of
Ashford, Eastford, Union and Pom
fret. The prize went to Pomfret
boy.
Arthur X. Pilling of Quinebaug
gave some very pleasing vocal selec-
tons at the Community Club last
week. Mr. Wilson, of the United
States Department of Agriculture, ad.
dressed the club on the subject cor
ganizing the Agricultural Resources
of Woodstock Upon Definite Basis. v
Committees were chosen to have
charge of the various branches of the
work in this town. The subject viii
be continued at the next meeting, OF
which Arthur Morse is chairman
The church social last Friday eve
ming was very successful. A counter
lunch was served in the chapel, after
which an entertainment was presented
in the hall Music was furnished by
the Sunday school orchestra and by
Alan Upham, who played piano
solo, .Fantasie," by<Chopin. Mrs. AL
bert Hubbard gave reading, Count
ing Eggs" The rest of the entertain
ment was in the hands of the children
who gave songs, recitations and Moth
err Goose tableaux. The hit of tn,
evening was Mary Had a Littl,
Lamb" impersonated by Constance
Wetherell and real lamb, which en-
tertained the audience by drinking
milk from bottle. Much credi
due to the hostesses, Mrs. Alton anc
Mrs. Dodge for so successful an enter
tainment.
Putnam patriot., 1920-05-07

A large crowd attended the whist
and dance given by Oscar w. Swan
son Post No. 81 last Saturday in
North Grosvenordale. The prizes for
the whist went to Miss Louise Bar
rette and Cleophas Paradis. Dancing
was in order from s to IL.
Joseph Lafontaine, athletic director
for the post, is yet uncertain as to
what will be done in regard to base
ball by this department of the Ameri-
can Legion. He stated that the local
outfit could put fast team on the
field, but the deciding question would
be, Would the boys be willing to
play?" This he hopes to find out at
the next meeting.
The regular meeting of the month
will be Friday, May 7th, at the post
quarters at North Grosvenordale.
John F. Reardon, Jr., motored TO
New London last Saturday.
Charles NJ. Albert visited friends in
town last Sunday.
A number of the members from the
local post attended the meeting of the
Sons of Veterans in Sons of Veterans
hall at North Grosvenordale last We'd
nesday.
Philip Croteau received the first
volume on History of the World War
This proves to be a great book, with
history and photos of the country's
heroes.
Patrick Malloy will soon return to
Canada, where he was employed be-
fore entering the Canadian Army.
Arsene Frappier, chairman of the
entertainment committee, left Tues
day for St. Vincent's Hospital, Wor-
cester, to undergo an operation.
The grand victory bazaar given un-
der the auspices of the American Lee
glen will open at Union hall Monday
evening, May 10th. The committee in
charge has arranged to make this a
lively affair.
J. F. Flanagan, Somerville, n. j..
and j. Blanchard, Fitchburg, Mass,
Joined the local outfit last week.
s@Vice Commander Lionel j. NORM is
looking for information regarding the
Rogers Act. Mr.. NORM stated that
some of the Legion posts are taking
advantage of this act, but to date has
not been able to find out Just what its
benefits are.
Richard W. Olson was in Worcester
on business last Saturday
Service men are asked to cooper
ate in the proper observance of Me-
mortal Day. Veterans of all wars
should pay tribute to the dead COM
rades on that day.
Putnam patriot., 1920-05-07
ALL AROUND THE wOODSTOCKS

not only has Eastford been doing
something the past winter besides
sweeping the snow away or complain
ing about the weather but that the
women in particular have been busy
ing themselves in good and enlighten-
ing enterprise and ready at the ap-
preach of spring to contribute their
share of the seasons amateur dra-
MATES, or which the papers chronicle
daily in various parts of county and
state.
The east of characters comprises:
Jane Wellington, sixteen and still un-
kissed, Beatrice Bartlett
Joeelyn Wellington, the little bugolo-
gist, Mary Jurkovich
Elnora Wellington, born home-mak-
er. Eleanor Lewis
Mrs. Beckwith. an unfriendly neigh
Dor, Mrs. Ellery Bartlett
Nan Wellington, "The Farmerette,"
Hazel Reach
Minette Wellington, Az admirer of
soulful eyes, Mrs. Ruth Bowen
Gracious Ann Bean, Ga stout middle
aged colored pusson) believer in
calico-thenics, Susan Bowen
This production was given two
nights running in Eastford in April.
with a crowded house each night. and
splendid success.
1t may be noted here that this
same farce is to be given in North
Ashford this week.
Dancing will add to the evenings
enjoyment, with good music, and it is
to be hoped that not only the senior
members of the family will be present
but will also join the young folks in
that graceful and healthful avocation
and help to make and keep the dance
what it should be.
The proceeds of this production af-
ter being satisfactorily divided will
undoubtedly be used toward public
benefits, music, etc. Village, town and
city cannot afford a better evenings
enjoyment for the fee charged.
Putnam patriot., 1920-05-07
WEST WOODSTOCK

The new horse recently purchased
by Perrin brothers is much admired.
Bernard, the little son of Mr.. and
Mrs. J. L. Sumner, has been quite i'll.
Snow and temperature of 28 that
we have been having is not conducive
to early crops.
Franklin Walkers horse that has
been disabled by blood poison, is now
much improved.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alonzo Howard are
now living on the farm known as the
Rhodes darcy place.
Congratulations to Deacon F. N.
Harris, who has just passed his 10th
birthday in good health and spirits.
The Butler homestead was occu-
pied over the weekend by Prof. S. p
Butler and family of New Haven.
The entertainment given by the
school last week was very enjoyable.
Praise is due the teacher, Miss Will
liams, for her patience and skill with
the children.
Richard Hicks and family will re-
eurn to West Woodstock this sum-
mer to reside permanently. They have
abandoned their plan to remove their
home to bingham, Mass, where they
have spent the winter.
Putnam patriot., 1920-05-07
WOODSTOCK HILL

Mrs. Henry Joy spent Thursday in
Windsor at the home Of her parents.
George M. Sampson, who has been
kept at home with an attack of lum-
bago, is able to resume his outdoor
duties.
A spelling match will be held May
18th at 7.45 in the Academy hall be-
tween the various district schools of
Woodstock.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ely R. Hall returned
to Woodstock Saturday. Their son,
Clarence, accompanied them and re-
manned with them for a short visit.
Mrs. Harrison served tea to about
twenty ladies Thursday afternoon in
honor of Miss Gretchen Rutischauser.
Miss Rutishauser resumed her duties
Putnam patriot., 1920-05-07
WOODSTOCK VALLEY

Dave Brockway has recently pur-
chased new horse.
Mrs. o. A. Hiscox is visiting her
mother and sister in New Haven.
Mr.. Houston with Mr.. Wilson, Su-
pervisor, visited the Valley school and
Mr.. Houston gave the pupils lesson
in-penmanship.
Wednesday morning, with its frost
and sprinkling of snow on the ground,
did not feel like May. Old Winter
seems very loath to depart.
Parents Day will be observed in the
Valley school on Tuesday evening,
May IL, at IA o'clock. 1t is expect
ed that Supt. Wilson will be present.
Everyone welconk
Mr.. Simpson and family are soon to
occupy the place recently purchased
from Charles Rutherford. A large
truck brought the goods from Brook
lyn last Saturday. Mr.. Rutherford il
to move to Goodyear.