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Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1920-12-15

g. l.. Henderson of Surgeons.
vile, aged 10. died at the home
of his son, DR.. P. L. Henders On,
in this city at 5 O'Clock on Friday
afternoon, Dec. 10th. He is sur
vived by his wife and two sons.
Funeral services were held at DR..
Henderson's residence at 2 O'Clock
Sunday afternoon, conducted by
Rev. Wiley, assisted by Rev.
John Parrott; interment in Jar
nagin's cem 9 tery.-Morristown
SUE.
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1920-12-15

On Thursday evening at the
home of Mrs. j. w. Luntsford, a
''measuring party" was given by
Morning Star Chapter, Order of
the Eastern Star, tenefit orphans
school building. The entire low
er floor of this spacious home was
beautifully decorated with potted
plants. Games and contests were
used to entertain the guests. Mrs.
Luntsford presided over the
Brunswick. Plate refreshments
were served.
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1920-12-15
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sALLIE ROGERS, EFT AL.
No. 1926
In Chancery Court at Rutledge,
Tennessee

No. 1926
In Chancery Court at Rutledge,
Tennessee
In this cause, it appearing from
the bill which is sworn to that
Sallie Rogers, Eta Bolinger, Eva
Edwards, Lena Rogers. Ester
Yaden, Gertie Alfred, Richard L.
Troxler, Shadrach Troxler. Anth
NJ. Troxler, Lochinvar Troxler,
Peter Beeler, and Mary Ann
Maupin, and all of the I'M
known heirs of the said Daniel
Beeler, deceased, whose place of
residence and names are unknown
and cannot be ascertained by
diligent inquiry, and are nom
residents OF the state, they are
therefore, hereby required to ap-
pear, on or before the first Mon
day Of January next. before the
Clerk and Master Of said court,
at his Office in Rntledge, Tenn,
and make defence to the bill filed
against them in said court by K.
w. Wolfenbarger. ct al, or other
wise the bill will be taken for
confessed.
1t is further ordered that this no.
tice be published for four consecu-
tive weeks in the Granger County
News.
This December 9th. 1920.
w. T. PHILLIPS,
Clerk and Master.
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1920-12-15

Sam Owens, aged SO years,
died at his home near Lulaville,
December 6. The funeral was
conducted Tuesday by Rev.
James kits. The remains were
buried in Sunrise cemetery. The
deceased was we'll known and
had many friends. He is sur
vived by his wife, nine children
and father, three sisters and two
brothers.
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1920-12-15

Several teachers were in atten.
dance at the Teachers Associa.
tion here Saturday. An interest.
ing and instructive program was
rendered. The association will
hold its next meeting the first
Saturday in March, 1921.
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1920-12-15

The Rutledge high school will
close for the Christmas holidays
Friday, December II. The win.
ter term will begin Tuesday, Jan
uary A, at which time the new
building will be ready for occu.
pancy.
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1920-12-15

The old school building at Rut-
ledge will be sold at public auc-
tion Monday, December 30, at 1
o'clock.
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1920-12-15

Elk service men havinn allowed
their life insurance to lapse, have
only until D ecemb er 31st to be
reinstated without lot of troub-
lie and delay. If you are inter-
ested, do it oday.
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1920-12-15

DR.. and Mrs. George w. Smith
er we're shopping in Knoxville on
FIR iday.
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1920-12-15

Washington, Dec. 11.-By unan-
imous consent the house today agreed
to resolution introduced by Major
ity Leader Mondell Of Wyoming to
recess from Thursday, December
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1920-12-15

Mr.. and Mrs. Johnson Shaver
we're visitors in Knoxville on
Friday.
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1920-12-15

The spirit of Christmas is on the
decline. Bill Hart only licked sew
en- bandits in his movie this week.
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1920-12-15

Rev. Hensley filed his regu
lar appointment at the Metho
dist church Sunday morning.
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1920-12-15
LOCAL.
NEWS

Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Il. Lowe
spent Friday in Knoxville.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1920-03-25
I.W.W. Propaganda Among Former Service Men

WASHINGTON - Failure of the Government to aid former service men has resulted in the 1. w. w. making drive to get such men into that organization, the House Ways and Means Com mittee was told today by J. B. Holden, state adjutant of the American Legion in Utah. He said that many unintelligent for mer service men are being gath cred into the organization as a result of the propaganda stating that the Government had done nothing for former soldiers. Tt is hard to come back" MT. Hol- den said, land see the l. w. w. the principles and ideals of former service men and plotting to overthrow the Govern ment.'
The Wrangell sentinel., 1920-03-25
Carruthers Gets Promotion

Ensign w. J. Carruthers re- ceived a cablegram a few days ago from Commissioner William Eadie advising him that he had been promoted to the rank of Ad- jutant. Mrs. Carruthers shares equally with her husband in the promotion. Adjutant and Mrs. Carruthers are district officers tor Alaska and are doing a great work in this field. Their promo tion comes as a deserved recog- milton of their efficient and faith ful service.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1920-03-25
National Forest Timber for Sale

Sealed bids will be received by the Forest Supervisor, ketchlkan, Alaska, up to and including April 22, 1920, for all the hemerchantabIe dead timber sUand- ing or down, and all the live timber marked or designated for cutting on a tract of land of approximately 10 acres located to the nortn and west of slough at the head Of Bear Harbor, Atfieck Canal. kuiu Island, Alaska, and more particularly described by a map on file ln the office of the Forest Supervisor at Ketchikan, Alaska, estimated to con- tain 2,ooo,oo 1t. $. M. of Sitka spruce sawtimber. No bid of less than Sl.5o per M feet for Sitka spruce will be considered. Deposit with bid $5oo.o %. The right to reject any and all bids reserved. Before bids are submitted full information concerning the tim Der, the conditions Of sale, and the sub mission of bids should be obtained from the Forest Supervisor, Ketchikan, Alas ka.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1920-03-25
City of Seattle Due
 Tomorrow Exening

SEATTLE-The City of Seattle sailed at 9 o'clock Tuesday night with a full passenger list. The following passengers were booked for Wrangell: Miss $. Holmquist, Miss Gladys Wheeler, Dr. D. A. Griffin, A. Antonson, Willard Jen- kins, A. Green, Sol Nelson, Fred Barnett, Rex Mccarthy, A. Isaac son, John Anderson, Wallace Sin clair, John T. Towers, J. Free brock, Charles Sumola, J. N. Cole and wife, C. V. Boone and wife, J. Mason. k. L. B. Moran, $. l.. Solomon, Sam Toy, L. Schott, M. Mclaughlin, c. Baxter, Ethel Baxter, Mrs. May Baxter. A. l.. Brown, E. Sutton, and 15 can nerymen workers.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1920-03-25

SEATTLE-Nine men, includ- ing one lieutenant and one ser. geant of police, are under arrest by Federal authorities, and seven automobiles are held by Federal liquor officers following a whole sale capture that was made when booze runners were surprised while unloading whiskey at Mea- dowdale Monday morning. The police officers held are Roy Olm- stead and Thomas J. Clark. Ac- cording to the report to the chief two running gun fights featured the capture. Sixty shots were exchanged and a number of smugglers escaped.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1920-03-25

Frank Waterbury returned Sat- urday from Milwaukee where he spent the past SIX months. He reports that there was a very se- were winter throughout the mid dle west, and that one blizzard would scarcely be over before there would be another. Mir. Waterbury went to Milwaukee tor medical treatment. lie says that after he was well he had plenty ot opportunities to go to work at good wages, but that af- ter spending 20 years in Alaska he was unable to work in the cold climate of Wisconsin and Minne- s0ta,
The Wrangell sentinel., 1920-03-25
Card of Thanks

We wish to tender our heart felt thanks to our good friends for their many kind offices during the illness and following the death of our beloved little son, Clarence Frederick. These mani- festations of tenderness and kind illness have to some extent aS- suaged the grief that has attend ed our separation from the little one who has gone before.
 MT. and Mrs. Henry Hull.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1920-03-25
Redmen Do Themselves Proud

The Redmen's lodge gave a de- llghtful card and dancing party Tuesday night.
 When 1t came to awarding prizes for the card party, it was found that c. C. Blackington, who had played a woman's hand throughout the evening and Dr, 5. C. Shurlck had made the highest scores. Consolation prizes were given Mrs. w. w. McLaugh- lin and Al Davey.
 Lawrence Taylor and Lin Shields furnished excellent music for the dancing. They were re- lieved twice by an improvlsed or cheStra composed of Thor Hof- stad, Fred Choquette, G. l.. Hin ton, Tip O'Neal and Lloyd Dal- gity.
 A delicious and substantial lunch was served cafeteria style in the banquet room.
 The committee responsible for the evenings success was Oscar Wickstrom, Wesley Sornberger, and Loyal Binkley.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1920-03-25

WASHINGTON-"Life is too short for any man to do business with the Governmental if that busi- ness appertains to anything in Alaska, Senator New said in dis cussing the bill introduced by him providing for a commission resi- dent within the Territory to transact Government business. The bill is intended to prevent overlapping and to cut red tape. It is framed along lines suggested by Franklin K. Lane and it also includes a plan by which the Alaska Engineering Commission will be enabled to develop traffic for the Government railroad.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1920-03-25

The people of Alaska cannot vote for President but they man. age to find plenty of other things to vote on. There will be a pri- mary election on April z7. A municipal and special election will be held on April 6 at which a mayor and other town officers will be elected, and the question as to whether Wrangell snail have a municipal magistrate. Another question that will be submitted to the voters on April 6 will be whether the Town of Wrangell shall be empowered to issue bonds in accordance With the provisions of the Wrangell bonding bill which recently passed congress.
 This will be voted on in sections.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1920-03-25
Little Child of MT. and
 Mrs. Henry Hull Dies

Clarence Frederick, the 18- months old child of MT. and Mrs. Henry Hull, passed away at mid night Monday night. Death re- suited from complication of dis eases. Little Sunny Jim was the pride and pet of a family of ador- ing relatives, who have the sym pathy of the entire community in their sorrow.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1920-03-25
Sixteen Thousand Russian Soldiers
 Frozen to Death

LONDON-16,O 900 anti-Bolshe- vik soldiers were found frozen to death on the Scopes, it was an- nounced in a Soviet Military com- munique received yesterday from Moscow by wireless. The Steppes comprise the plains in Southeast ern Russia and the western ASi- atic provinces.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1920-03-25

Dr. R. c. Mathis has moved his dental offices into the quarters over the post office formerly oc. cupied by Dr. D. A. Griffin. He is leaving today on a short trip to Petersburg, but will return on the Jefferson which should be back by the first of the week.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1920-03-25

An item in the March Upsilo- nian, a fraternity paper published by Upsilon of Theta Xxi, Univer- sity of Washington, regarding house officers for the rest of the year says, Carl Carlson is dis ciplinarian and is onto his job at all times"
The Wrangell sentinel., 1920-03-25

Mrs. D. E. George of Juneau was aboard the Spokane which called at Wrangell Saturday. While the boat was in port Mrs. George visited with her sister, Mrs. l. c. Bjorge. Mrs. George was returning home from a three months visit in the States.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1920-03-25
Soldiers Compensation
 Bill Is Passed by the Washington Legislature

OLYMPIA-The legislature ad- journed at four this morning af- ter passing a soldiers compensa- tion bill providing for an eleven million dollar fund with a refer. endum clause that they will sub init the measure to the people at the November election.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1920-03-25

The Petersburg school present. ed Laughing Cure," a comedy in two acts, at the Variety theater in that city last Friday night. In the cast of characters Eugene Wheeler impersonated Dr. Whit comb, a physician of the old school,
The Wrangell sentinel., 1920-03-25
J. G. Grant Will Be the Next
 Mayor of Wrangell

Between 30 and 40 citizens were in attendance at the caucus held in the town hall Monday night for the purpose of nomin- ating town officers for the ensu- ing term. The following nomin- ations were made: For Mayor
 (For one year)
 John G. Grant For Councilmen-
 (Two year terms. Three to be
 elected)
 Donald Sinclair
 Nicholas Nussbaumer George H. Barnes
 B. A. Lindman
 Arnt Sorset For Councilman
 (For one year)
 H. D. Campbell For Clerk of the School Board
 (To serve three years) Mrs. M. o. Johnson. For the shave and haircut of satisfaction go to Ed Grigwire's s shop, opposite drug store.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1920-03-25

Mir. and Mrs. Charles Nelson returned Saturday from visit of over three months at Mrs. Nell sons former home at Blanchard, Wash. MT. Nelson says that the Sentinel was a source of pleasure to him and his wife each week during their absence.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1920-03-25

MT. and Mrs. Doit Burnett and two children, and Mrs. Burnett s parents, MT. and Mrs. William Muicahy, arrived from Port IoWn- send on the Princess Mary Satur- day afternoon. The two families expect to make their home in Wrangell,
The Wrangell sentinel., 1920-03-25

Harold F. Dawes, formerly pub- fisher of the Wrangell Sentinel, but now an attorney, has been elected a delegate from the Ju- neau post to the territorial con- vention of the American Legion.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1920-03-25

Judge Wm. G. Thomas sold his residence on Cassiar street this week to J. w. Pritchett. The house will be occupied about the middle of April by the family of E. R. Wilcox.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1920-03-25

The Civic Improvement Club will meet with Mrs. l. c. Bjorge tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock. A large attendance is requested as a number of important matters will come under discussion.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1920-03-25

G. H. Tozier is having his lot cleared on Mckinnon avenue op- posite the Ole Gunderson bunga- tow, preparatory to building a handsome new residence in the near future.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1920-03-25

E. A. Rasmussen, president of the Bank of Alaska, was aboard the Princess Mary which was in port Saturday. He was return ing to SkagWay from a business trip to New York City.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1920-03-25
LEXINGTON, Ky.-Although

LEXINGTON, Ky.-Although B. R. Little, a capitalist, had an- nounced that the demanded ran som would be paid, Paul, his H. year old son, was still captive to- day of a kidnapper who lured him away yesterday. The kidnapper left a note stating that a ransom of $25, GOO was demanded for the child's release. Little promptly announced that all demands would be met and no attempt made at an arrest.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1920-03-25

Thor Hofstad has returned north after spending the winter in Seattle. He is engineer on the Siren. Thor reports that his mother and sister Helen expect to return to Wrangell about the middle of April.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1920-03-25
News by Cable
 Today From All : Over. the World
PEKING - The Government has ordered the withdrawal of Chinese troops from Siberia.

WAS HINGTON - President Wilson today made his first trip outside Washington since he was taken ill. He was accompanied by Mrs. Wilson and Dr. Grayson. He drove into Virginia as far as Alexandria.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1920-03-25

F. M. Goodrich will soon begin the erection of a seven-room res- idence on his property at the cor ner of McKinnon avenue and Cas- Siar street.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1920-03-25

JUNEAU-The territorial con- vention of the American Legion has been postponed from March 29 to April 21. One of the big. gest dances in the history of Ju- neau will be held on the night of April 23.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1920-03-25

WASHINGTON-Much bitter ness and political feeling is devel- oping between Bryan and Hitch cock over the latter's proposal that the National Democratic platform declare for light wines and beer.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1920-03-25

Only full citizens can vote at the coming municipal election. Chapter IA, page 39, of the Ses- sion Laws of Alaska for 1919, pro- vides that only full citizens may vote at a municipal election.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1920-03-25

The Catholic Church property on Church street has been cleaned up during the past week and greatly improved in appearance.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1920-03-25

Alfred Royalty, who has been on the West Coast for several months, has returned to Wrangell.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1920-03-25

The Alaska left yesterday af- ternoon with the barge Ruby in tow, loaded with 76,O00 salmon boxes for Yes Bay and Chomley Sound canneries. This is the first shipment from the mill this sea- son.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1920-03-25

SEATTLE-Commission house bandits on Western avenue have thrown out an intimation that po- tatoes will be $150 per ton in 2 few days.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1920-03-25

WASHINGTON The Senate foreign relations committee has recommended the confirmation of Colby as Secretary of State.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1920-03-25

Salvation Army Native Mission Sunday School, 3 p. m.
 Salvation Service, 7:3O p. m. Prayer Meetings, Tuesday and Friday, 7:3O D. m.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1920-03-25

PROVIDENCE, R. I.-Ten del- egates to the Republican national convention will go uninstructed. This was decided on at a confer of the party leaders.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1920-03-25

SEATTLE Henry M. Hen- dricksop and John Swanson were both killed when their automobile plunged over an embankment,
The Wrangell sentinel., 1920-03-25

John Kayser of the Alaska Union Fisheries, Inc, was a busi- ness visitor to Wrangell this week.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1920-03-25

Charles Twombly, who has been in the States for several months, returned to Wrangell on the Princess Mary Saturday after- noon.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1920-03-25

Rev. Father Shepard of ketchi- kan held services in the Catholic Church on Sunday.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1920-03-25

J. R. Bender of Petersburg was admitted to citizenship in the dis trict court at Juneau last week. MT. Bender formerly resided in Wrangell. He is a native of Russia.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1920-03-25

The Seattle Times of a recent date reports the marriage of John Vanderbilt, son of Mrs. DeGrof, one of the owners of the Chica- gof mine, and Mrs. Connie Hickey.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1920-03-25

Peter Behrs leaves on the Jef- ferson today for Juneau to attend to a matter connected with nat uralization proceedings.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1920-03-25

Mir. and Mrs. James Allen were in town from Vanks Island for a few days the first part of the week.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1920-03-25

John Tanning announces that he will begin repairing shoes agaln April l.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1920-03-25

Ed Grigwire's dandruff treat ment is the best on the market. Try 1t and be convinced.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1920-03-25
Uuexpended balance
 from assessments $346. 54 Lot sales ....... ....... 355. % McKinnon fund 157. %
 Total. ................... $958. 54

Referring to the item listed as the McKinnon fund, this is a part of fund that was advanced to McKinnon during the years 1897-98, by various parties, then residents of Wrangell, to help de- fray the cost of making the sur vey and entry of the townsite, and should be repaid out of the lot assessment.
 "A large part of the original fund has been repaid to those who advanced it, and a diligent search was made for those who advanced the remainder of the money. However, after months of careful inquiry, we have been unable to find any of those who are entitled to a refund of the balance, and the money is there. fore included in the fund rendered to you. This is done by direction of the Commissioner by his letter above cited.
 It may be that some of those who advanced this money will la ter put in a claim, and I am at taching hereto a list showing the names of the several parties, to- gether with the amount each ad- vanced, for the purpose of enabl- ing you, if you so desire, to make the refund should any of those entitled thereto apply to you for it.
 "In this connection, you are advised that this office is at all times ready to furnish you with any additional information that you may desire concerning these claims.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1920-03-25

Robert Royalty of Craig was in town the first Of the week.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1920-03-25

FOUND-Floating in mid chan nel, Frederick Ssund, about five miles north of Coney island, a derelict gas boat. Owner may claim by applying to the under signed within 10 days.
 Louis Retzloff. Wrangell, March Il, 1920.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1920-03-25

Get my prices on your furs be- fore selling. Mrs. w. C. Waters, Front street, Wrangell.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1920-03-25

St. Philips Guild will meet at the home of Mrs. Shurick on Wednesday,, March 3lst.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1920-03-25
More Than Two Thousand Killed

BERLIN-More than two thou- sand have been killed in the fight ing incident to the German revol- utionary movement, it is esti- mated in Berlin.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1920-03-25

WASHINGTON Government control over the maximum price of coal was withdrawn today by the President, effective April 1.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1920-03-25
The Whole Western District of Germany
 Is Held by Radicals

COPENHAGEN - The whole western industrial district of Ger many is held solidly by radicals and disaster is inevitable if Gov ernment troops try to interfere there, according to information received from Berlin yesterday morning.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1920-03-25

Louis Retzloff leaves today on a short trip to Juneau.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1920-03-25

Samuel Cunningham leaves to- day on a trip to Juneau.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1920-03-25

FOR SALE GASBOAT Account soldier transferred will sell 28-ft. boat, 8-horSepoWer engine good running order. Wireless office.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1920-03-25

Rev. Dr. J. H. Condit, superin- tendent of Presbyterian missions in Alaska, accompanied by Mrs. Condit, were aboard the Princess Mary which was in port Tuesday morning. They are en route to Philadelphia to attend the gener- al assembly meeting. Before re- turning Dr. Condit will appear before the Home Mission Board in New York on Alaskan matters.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1920-03-25
Wrangell Townsite
 Matter Is Closed

Mayor J. w. Pritchett yester- day received a check for $858. 54 from George A. Parks, chief of the Alaska Field division. MT. Parks states that this money was sent by direction of the Commis- sioner of the General Land office. An excerpt from the letter is as follows:
 "This sum [$858. .54] represents the proceeds derived from the assessments upon the lots, pro- ceeds from the sale of unoccupied lots, and certain unclaimed mon- eys advanced by various parties to Duncan McKinnon, in the years of 1897 and 98, as part of a fund collected by him to help defray the cost incident to sur veying the Wrangell Townsite. These several amounts are appor- toned as follows:
The Wrangell sentinel., 1920-03-25

William Patterson returned on the Princess Mary Saturday from a short business trip to the States.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1920-03-25

For the shave and haircut of satisfaction go to Ed Grigwire's shop. opposite drug store.