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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1920-10-19

An average of slightly more thai
so divorces a month have been grant
ed by the district courts here, and
since January /. 1920, up to the
middle of October. total Of 493
complaints were acted upon. This to-
tai is divided up as follows:
January, 55; February. So; March,
So; April. 62; May, ga; June, 20;
September, 60 and half of October
80. During July and August, when
the majority of judges were on va
cations, twenty-one and Is disssolu-
tiOn actions were granted respective
ly.
More than 500 divorce suits, how
ever, are pending on the calendar,
according to Walter A. Ryberg, chief
deputy clerk of tie district court.
When shown the divorce statistics
compiled by Mr.. Ryberg, Judge Dick
inson characterized Minneapolis as a
''veritable Reno"
"The situation" declared Judge
Dickinson, "is becoming most acute.
Not only are the legitimate divorce
cases literally doubling up on the
court calendar, but despite anything
the courts can do. actions without
real merit are being slipped through
every month"
Judge Dickinson, pointed out that
under existing laws for the trial di-
vorce actionss the judges are power
less to correct the condition.
"It is high time that the courts
ask members of the legislature for
the creation in this county of do
mestic relations court" said the
Judge. THAT seems to be the only
reasonable remedy for the situation.
Litigents are not SO quick to rush
into courts for a divorce If they
know their domestic life is to become
the subject of investigation.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1920-10-19
UNION NCQU|VTY
FlAhER IS SHOT
ASSAILANTS BELIEVED TO BE
BOOZE RUNNERS.

Tolle Tollefs0n. farmer living
north of Elk Point, was shot through
the lung by one of two men who are
thought to be booze runners, about
three-quarters of a mile north of Elk
Point last night shortly after $3.50
o'clock.
Tollefson was driving an automo-
bile and was travelling toward Elk
Point. The two men were in large
touring car and they also were trav-
cling toward Elk Point. They drove
up alongside of Tollefson and asked
him If he would direct them to the
road that passes to the north of the
town and leods to the white bridge
which crosses the Sioux river near
Westfield. Tollefson refused to give
them the information they desired.
whereupon one of the men stepped
out of the car onto the running
board.
He pulled revolver and opened
fire on Tollefson. Tollefson whipped
out his gun and returned the fire.
Tollefson was rendered unconscious
when the bullet struck him. Four
shots were fired at him, but only one
took effect. He was taken to Elk
Point by passing motorist. The
bullet was removed from his lung
His condition is not regarded as seri-
GUS.
Tollefson emptied his gun at the
two men in the car. The windshield
of the touring car was shattered. II
is thought by Tollefson that he in
jured one of the men. The men
made thire getaway on the road they
were inQuiring about.
The police in Sioux City were no
titled and two automobile loads OF
patrolmen were hurried to the bridg-
es. Sheriff John Dahlin and a num-
Der of deputies took up the chase
from Elk Point. The Sioux City po-
lice returned to the city shortly after
midnight without having seen any
thing of the supposed booze runners.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1920-10-19
LAKE COUNTY
TEACHERS INSTITUTE
TEACHERS OF COUNTY IN AT
TENDANCE TO DISCUSS CLOSE
LY RELATED TO THEIR EDU-
CATIONAL WORK.

The Lake County Teachers Insti-
tute that is holding three days
session at the Madison State Normal
school is now in progress with large
representation from all parts Of the
county.
Pretty largely local instructors are
on the program for leadership on
subjects that relate themselves to the
methods and practice of teaching. Al.
the work is under the direct super
vision of County Superintendent Miss
Florence Northrup who recently sue
ceeded to the duties formerly under
taken by Miss June Emry now a
grade critic at the normal Mr.. G. H.
Barnes, county superintendent of
schools in Minnesota with headquar-
ters at Duluth is conducting the in
stitute.
After registration yesterday Miss
Andrews presented Primary Methods
to the gathering of teachers and stu
dents and Mr.. Susens discussed Rural
School Administration. A general as
sembly period was held at the audi
torium just before the noon hour.
At that time Mr.. Colman conducted
the music work and Mr.. Arp, of Min
nesota, talked on consolidation. Wit
allied Education was the principal
topic for the afternoon.
The program for today's sessions
included observation work of the
training school grades and an outline
of that kind of school activity by Mr..
Bixler. During the morning assem-
bly, period County School Nurse,
Miss Merlin Wilkin gave an instruc-
tive talk on Public Health after
which the teachers listened to lee
ture by Mr.. Notebloom. From las to
AIS Primary Methods, Rural School
Administration, Vitalized Education
and lecture by Mr.. Notebloom kept
the entire attendance thoroughly in
terested in what is considered a very
successful institute. A conference Of
teachers and school officers was held
at the auditorium beginning at $40.
At the close of the afternoon ses-
sion the teachers present were the
guests of the Madison Commercial
club at Lake Madison.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1920-10-19
REPUTATION Of
LEAGUE NATIONS
FRIENDS OF IRISH FREEDOM
ASK REPUTATION OF LEAGUE
BY AMERICAN PEOPLE AT
ELECTION.

New York, Oct. 19.-Repudiation
of the league of nations by the
American people at the approaching
national election was urged in res
olution adopted by the national coun-
ell of the Friends of Irish Freedom,
made public today.
The resolution declared the league
is IAN attempt to undermine and
eventually destroy the sovereignty of
the United States and make it subor-
dinate to super-government, con-
trolled by the imperialistic powers of
Europe and Asia in whose councils
England would have controlling
voice and influence.
The resolution declared "the time
had come for crippling the resources
of the English enemy, and that no
bette, weapon could be used on this
side of the Atlantic then -ceasing
trade with the enemy and purchasing
American commodities instead"
Every Irish organization In Amer
lea was urged to give its best at
tention to this subject.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1920-10-19
Party Orators
To Take Field

Mitchell, Oct. 19.-W. H. k,
chairman OF the republican state
committee, today announced the bill
ing of several speakers of national
character for the last week of the
campaign
Among these speakers are Judge
Harry Olson. of Chicago; Edward
the country and relative of William
country and a relative OF William
Green, formerly one of the well
known democratic orators of the
country and relative of William
Jennings Bryan, who is now cam
paigning for Senator Harding: Con-
gresham Fred Britten, of Chicago; !;
who will spend week in the third
district; Congressman L. j. Dickin-
son, of Iowa, who tours the Rosebud
territory; and Miss Edith Gattis, of
Seattle, Wash.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1920-10-19
BRITISH MINERS
STRIKE TROUBLES
PARLIAMENT TAKES THE MAT
TER UP AT THE OPENING
SESSION.

London, Oct. 19.-The British par
lament went directly to the coal
strike problem when convened for
fall session today. Sir Robert Horne,
president of the board of trade, put
the case before parliament in a
speech reviewing negotiations with
the miners. Premier Lloyd George
was not scheduled to speak but he
was present and prepared to answer
labor members when they showed
their hands.
First cold weather of the year
struck England today emphasizing
the possibilities of suffering due to
the strike
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1920-10-19
MONTHLY DIVORCES
IN MINNEAPOLIS
COMPLAINTS FILED TWICE AS
FAST AS COURTS CAN PASS
ON THEM.

Minneapolis, Oct. 19.-Divorces In
Minneapolis have 30 multiplied that
the situation will be brought to the
attention of the entire Hennepin
county district court bench.
A meeting Of the full bench will
be held Oct. 80, when the question
of domestic relations court will be
presented by Judge H. d. Dickinson
senior member OF the bench, az the
only solution to the problem.
Divorce complaints are being filed
almost twice - fast here a. the
courts are able to pass upon them
and more suits Of marriage dissolu-
tion have been filed and granted thil
year than In any other like period.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1920-10-19
Money Denied Farmers
Loaned For Luxuries

Washington, Oct. 19-Secretary OF
agriculture Edwin T. Meredith today
charged farmers are being denied
credit by bankers In favor Of luxury
producers. He made the charge in a
speech at the opening session of the
ANIMAL convention Of the American
Bankers association. More than 3.
900 bankers from all sections Of the
country heard Meredith. Farmers OF
the country viii lose $500. .0OO. 900
IL forced to market their crops at
present prices, Meredith warned.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1920-10-19
Business Block
Burned In Chicago

Chicago, Oct. 19.--Fire destroyed
q six story business building in the
down town district early today. A
loss Of over 100000 Elevated and
surface lines were tied up on the
south side Of the loop. One elevated
train was stalled near the building
and hundreds Of passengers were
forced to pick their way through
smoke over the high trestle to safety.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1920-10-19
Daily Market Report
Minneapolis Grain


Minneapolis. Oct. 19.--Corn--Un-
changed to cent lower; demand
fair, offerings larger. No. yellow
closed at SO and 90 cents. No. 3 mix
ed at SO and SO cents.
Oats.-Unchanged to n cents bet
ter compared with December; No.
white, "a and 4 cents under the fti-
ture. No. 8 white closed at 50%
and SIX cents. No. white al
48x and 64x cents.
Unchanged: demand fair.
No. 10 and IA cents over Decem-
Der. No. 2 rye closed at $40 and
$1.11.
Barley.-Market off / and 2 cents
with fair demand on decline. Prices
closed at "a and 96 cents. 4
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1920-10-19

London, Oct. 19-London papers
today agreed that the Downing street
riots were not the work of unem-
ployed men bent on quiet demonstra-
ton, but was the work of east end
hoodlums. Robbery of jewelry shops.
Although more than a 100 persons
required medical attention only
remained in hospitals over night.
Twelve were arrested.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1920-10-19

London, Oct. 19.-The first strike
disturbances in the coal region were
reported today from Tondu and Pan
dy mining centers in Wales. Large
bodies of miners gathered in both
cities near midnight singing the Red
Flag as they marched the streets.
Shop windows were stoned but no
serious damage reported. The mobs
dispersed on their own accord.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1920-10-19

and denied that any representative
OF his country approached Senator
Harding in regard to formation of a
new association of nations, under Sec
retary Of state, Davis, announced to-
day.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1920-10-19
Ukranian Troops
Occupy Kieff

Warsaw, Oct. 19.-Kieff has been
occupied by Nkranian troops and
soviet government offices have been
removed to Kharkoff. the sUkranian
mission claimed today. No confirna-
elo0s ~v .-s tsil-~t
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1920-10-19

Sioux City, Oct. 10.--Top hogs
sank down to $14.26,s which n 16e
under the Saturday crest. while tAo
bulk Of the sales landed from >13.6e
and 313.75.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1920-10-19
Bandits Hold Up
Bank Messenger

Chicago, Oct. 19.-Three bandits
obtained $4,000 in cash and $50. 900
in negotiable paper when they held
up Carl Mauerer. bank messenger,
here today
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1920-10-19

Worcester, Mass, Oct. 19.-The
way to Irish freedom is opened by ar
ticle ten of the League Of Nations
covenant and is not blocked by that
article as opponents Of league have
contended, Governor Cox declared
here today opening his New England
campaign. Cox stop here. was the
first IN the home state of Senator
Lodge.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1920-10-19
Presidential
Candidates

Marion, Oct. 19.-Last week of
Harding's campaign will be spent in
whirlwind campaign of Ohio. He will
make set speeches at Cincinnati,
Cleveland, Columbus, Canton and
other large cities and large number
rear platfor mtalks at smaller cities.
Harding was resting today for his
trip to Buffalo and Rochester, New
York. Tomorrow he attends Barba-
at Jackson. Ohio, and will go from
there to Buffalo.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1920-10-19

Worcester, Mass. Oct. 19.-Sena-
tor Harding again says he was mis-
understood. It IL most amazing how
stupid the American people are. when
It comes to understanding the Sena-
tors statements, Governor Cox said
here. today, Commenting on Hard
ing's reply to Wilson's letter.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1920-10-19

washington, Oct. 19.-Prince De-
bearn. charge Of French embassy
here, called at the state department
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-12-24

every county having Community
Service Work. The original pos
ters are kept in the State Office
to be shown to visitors.
Possibly the most vital and far
reaching phase of the work is the
Junior Citizenship Department.
In Halifax County there are
1874 Junior Citizens, SIS boys and
70 girls. Thrift clubs have been
organized in connection with the
Junior clubs. During the past
three months the members have
saved $43O.S2., Governor Beckett
will deliver certificates to the
first group of Juniors early in
January
The people have taken much
interest in the community sing
ing contests held the first two
weeks in December. Six types
Of songs were used in each school,
The selection Of songs was made
by the people themselves. Each
community deserves praise for
the way they sang. Hobgood
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-12-24
CAPT. W. H. BRADLEY

Captain William Harrison
Bradley, for many years con-
dictor in the service of the Sea-
bord Air Line Railway, residing
at 515 Fourth Avenue, Cottage
Place, died at 1:l2 O'Clock yes
terday morning in a Norfolk hos
pital. after an illness of eight
weeks duration. Captain Brad
ley was AZ years DID,
He is survived by a.widow, Mrs.
Bessie M. Bradley; two daugh-
ters, Misses Ruth X. and Virgin.
ia B. Bradley, a son, Bruce B.
Bradley, Of Northampton Coun-
ty, N. c.. and five brothers,
John, Jesse, Thomas, and Grover
Bradley, all of Northampton
County, N. c., and Marcus Brad
ley. of Wilmington, Del.
Captain Bradley was a men,
Der of Seaboard Lodge No. Sc,
A. F. and A. M, and also the
Scottish Rite bodies Lodge of
Perfection, Rose Croix and Aud
Consistory. He was also a mem
Der Of Khedive Temple, Mystic
Shrine, and R. E. Lee Lodge,
No. 2O5, Order of Railroad Con-
ductors.
The body was removed yester-
day totheresidence. It will be efor-
warded tomorrow over the Sea-
bord Air Line Railroad to Thel-
ma. N. c., where the funeral
service will take place. Burial
will be made in the family plot
near Thelma.
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are visited regularly once every

are VlSlteu regularly once every
two weeks, Hollister, Darlington,
South Rosemary, Calvary, Aure-
lian Springs, Hobgood, Dawsons.
Halifax, Glenview, Print and
Roanoke Rapids colored schools.
Every school in the county has
paid tor the work without aid
from the state except the South
Rosemary school. The largest
number attending any one meet
ing during September was at
Dawsons, during October was at
Aurelian Springs, during Novem-
was at Hollister and during, De.
cember was at Hobgood.
Five schools sent pos ers, ad-
vertising the pictures, to the
state conference in Ralt Ugh. They
were Hollister, Aurelian Springs
Halifax Dawsons, and Hobgood.
The posters were made by the
children. The State Department
of Education was SO pleased with
the work that they are having a
film made Of them to be shown In
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-12-24
home at Sumpter, S. C.

home at Sumpter, S. G.
Rev. L. B. Jones is spending
the Holidays with his family at
Tarboro.
Mr.. and Mrs. 7. M. Faison
spent a few days in Norfolk this
week.
Miss Millicent Wilkinson is
spending the Holidays in Nor
folk.
Mr.. E. A. Telliga and Miss
Ethel Leatherwood spent Sunday
in Warrenton visiting Miss Dore
Beck.
Mr.. L. W. Clements is spending
the Holidays in Norfolk.
Mr.. and Mrs. Meyer Cohen,
of Enfield, spent Sunday in the
home Of Mr.. and Mrs. B. Marks.
Mr., and Mrs. Otto Meyer, of
Enfield spent Sunday In the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. B. Marks.
Mr.. L, G. Witherspoon left
Tuesday for Salisbury to spend
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-12-24
the Holidays.

the Holidays.
Mr.. and Mrs. D. L. Traynham
left Tuesday to spend the Holi-
days in Christiapsburg, Va.
Miss Beadie Clarke left Thurs
day for her home in Lenoir to
spend the Holidays.
Miss Bessie Reynolds left today
for Rockingham to spend the
Holidays.
Mr.. F. F. Patterson has return
ed from a trip to Knoxville, Tenn.
and Blowing Rock.
Mr.. w. w. Rook, of Pine Tops,
is spending the Holidays here
with friends and relatives.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-12-24

won the twenty-five dollar prize
for the best singing.
The State Board of Education
is gratified to know Of the beau.
tiful spirit of cooperation that
has been shown by the people
Of Halifax County. The teach
ers, children and community peo-
pie at all the schools have been
loyal to the director and their
courtesy and kindness is appreci-
ated by the State Department.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-12-24
Subscription $500 Year in Advance
ROSEMARY PERSONAL AND
LOCAL ITEMS

jlMr. J. W. Hurley, Of Rich
mond, was here Monday and
Tuesday.
Miss Ruth Transou left yester-
day..to spend the holidays with
relatives at Bethania.
Mr.. Ed. Wallam, Of Macon,
Ga., spent Tuesday in town.
Mr.. Clyde Satterwhite, of
Chase City, Va, was in town
this week.
Miss Traynham Wyche, of
Converse College, Spartanburg
IS. c., is spending the holidays at
home.
Mr.. VIM. Bowan, of Macon,
Ca, was in town this week.
Miss Bertha Cox, of Peace In
stitute, Raleigh, is at home for
the holidays.
Mr.. R. J. Turner, of Hender-
son. spent Tuesday here.
Mr.. Doyle Cannon has arrived
from State College, Raleigh, to
spend Christmas with his
parents.
Mr.. E. W. Woodland, of Scot
land Neck, spent Monday in
town.
Mr.. Eugene Lehman, of the
State University, is visiting Mr..
and Mrs. E. w. Lehman.
Mr.. R. D. Wright, of Norfolk,
spent Monday in, town.
MIR. R. W. league. of Char
lotte, was here Monday.
Misses Ruth Flemming and
Annie Medlin spent Sunday
with friends in Weldon.
Mr.. W. F. Joyner returned
from Norfolk Tuesday night.
MIR. W. B. Johnson, Of Skan-
N. Y, spent Saturday in
Rosemary.
Mr.. c. E. Hennerman, of
Charlotte, was here Saturday.
Mr.. E. W. Simpson, of Raj
eigh, was q visitor here Satur-
day.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-12-24
TAYLOR-TANNER

On Monday night, Dec. 20, Mrs.
Fannie B. Taylor and Percy Tan
ner were united in holy wedlock
by Rev. R. L. Topping, minister
Of First Christian Church, at the
minister's residence on Carolina
Avenue. The bride and groom are
residents Of Roanoke Rapids.
N. G. Their many friends wish
them d long and happy life.
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Report on Community
Service Work

The director. Miss Mary Wash
burn, has travelled S.23l miles
and held ninety-five community
meetings with an attendance Of
10,0l9. The following schools
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THE CHURCHES
Rosemary Methodist Church
Charles N. Lance Pastor

In the absence Of the pastor
Rev. w. r. Shelton, Of Charlotte,
is expected to fill the pulpit,
morning and evening.
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ROANOKE RAPIDS PERSONAL
AND LOCAL ITEMS

Miss Annie Workman is spend
ing the Holidays in her home
At Camden, s. G.
Mr.. Geo. W. Hales, of Norfolk,
spent the weekend here visiting
Miss Cammie Vaughan.
Miss Marrret Ford, of Norfolk,
spent the weekend here in the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. W. P.
Vaughan.
Messrs. Walter Wafford, Ju-
lian Allsbrook and Earl Daugh-
try have arrived from Chapel
Hill to spend the Holidays.
Miss Eunice Jerome is spend.
ing the Holidays in her home at
Winfall.
Miss Matte White is spending
the Holidays in ner home at Eli
zaheth City.
Miss Florine Lewter left last
week for her home in Durham to
spend the HOLIDAYS.
Miss Marie Winslow spent
Tuesday here with her sister,
Mrs R. L. Towe, on her way
home.
Miss Millie Pearson is spending
the Holidays in Bailey with her
parents.
Messrs. Bruce Tillery and
Basil Glover, of Wake Forest,
have arrived to spend the Holi-
days here with their parents.
Miss Julia Thompson is spend.
ing several days in Greensboro
with her sister.
Mr.. Tip Chauncey, of New
York, spent several days here
with his sister, Mrs. J. M. Jack.
son this week.
Miss Virginia Crank, of Rich.
mond, spent a few days in the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. A. L.
Balm this week.
Misses Enda and Francis Mil.
likan, of Greensboro, spent a few
days in the home of Mr.. and Mrs
A. L. Balm this week.
Miss Orie Moseley is spending
the Holidays in Kinston.
Miss Marjorie Mendelhall is
sp nding the Holidays in he:
home.
Miss Bette Hooks is spending
the Holidays with relatives.
Miss Clara Hsarne was called
home last Friday on account of
the death of her sister.
Miss Myrtle Smith spent the
weekend in Durham visiting
Miss Florine Lewter.
Mr.. Rudolph Bollinger, of Pei
zer, S. c., spent last week here
visiting Miss Myrtle Smith.
Miss Elmyra jenkins is spend
ing the Christmas Holidays here
with her mother.
Mr.. ]. NJ. Higgins left Tues
lay for his home in Johnsonville,
). c. to spend the Holidays.
: Miss Julia B. Harry left last
Saturday for her home in Harris
burg to spend the Holidays.
Miss Jennie L. Whitaker left
asst Saturday for her home in
3arnardsville N. C.
Mr.. Andrew Wachter, of
Greensboro spent a few days in
he home Of Mr.. and Mrs. A. L.
Balm this week.
Miss Louise Balm, astudent Of
J. G. W., Greensboro, N. c., is
pending the Holidays here with
Ter parents. :
Misses Nellie Jones, Minnie ~
)aughtry, Bessie Hedgepeth and
,ecelia Hall, Of N. C. c. w., tt
Greensboro, N. c., are spending I
he Holidays here with their par
'nts. 3,
Mr.. and Mrs. E. v. Balm and "
Of Reidsville, will spend
l
he Christmas Holidays in the :,
lone of Mr.. and Mrs. A. L. e
Balm.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. L. Balm, Of =
Greensboro, willspend the Christ !. .