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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-01-17
Clever Retort.

She was a very society bred spinster
of 50-odd years and she was reproving
her la-year-old niece for not showing
any more interest in society than she
did. In ending her argument she said:
"Why, my dear, when | was your
age | was the belle of seven counties
The niece was provoked. THAT may
be so, auntie,'' she admitted dryly, "but
| see that no young man took the
trouble to ring the bell"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-01-17
Wood It7

The Dear Sweet Thing tsoulfully r.
Oh, Arthur! It's simply heavenly TO sit
here with you by the fireplace and lis
ten to the cracking logsl They almost
seem to be whispering tuneful melody
TO rs, don't theyl
The Bird Who Passed Freshman
Math- Sort of logarithm, amt it p
Carolina Tar Babe.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-01-17
Granite Cutters international Associa-
ton of America.

A regular meeting Of the Barre
branch OF the g. C. l. A. of A. will be
held in Clan Gordon hall,
Una ruinione regolare dell unione
degli scalpellini tbFanch di Barre avra'
lougo nella sala di Clan Gordon.
On Monday evening, Jan. 10, 1920, at
o'clock. J. McKernan, secretary.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-08-07

James z. Nichols, who claims to be
traffic officer at Cedar Rapids.
Iowa. was arrested at Tenth and
Frederick Avenue Wednesday. eharg-
ed with attempting to steal a Ford
flivver. the property of H. r. Hick-
man of Kansas City. Nichols claims
that he thought that the car with
which he was attempting to get away
was his own.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-08-07

The plant of the st. Joseph Weld
ing Co. 81 Olive street. was entered
Tuesday night. and 1700-pound
tank Of oxacetylene. three torches
and one foot OF hose stolen. The po-
lice fear that cracksmen stole the
stuff and will attempt to blow a bank
with it Accordingly. they have sent
out warning notices to neighboring
banks.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-08-07

The ball game yesterday between
the local team and the Bear Ford
nine was a very interesting one and
passed of very gently except in
few instances where the umpire in
the grand stand and the one out on
the diamond failed TO agree. How.
ever. the umpire Of games here now
can do his work with much more sat-
tSfaction and safety since hs has been
supplied with a nice FrenSA helmet
which protects his head beautifully
from the showers Of pop bottles and
the like when he umpires contrary TO
the wishes OF the grand stand and
the bleachers.-Missouri Cash Book.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-08-07

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles L Spear OF
White River. South Dakota. visited
friends and relatives here this week.
Mr.. Spear. who formerly was such a
strong disciple of the great Weaver
of Iowa. that he was known In Skid
more. his old home. as Weaver" Is
now a prosperous land owner Of South
Dakota.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-08-07

Mrs. f. ]. Earl. 1917 Faraon street.
this city, who was injured in the in
terurban wreck near Kansas City last
Friday. has been removed to the home
of her parents at Lexington. Mo. 1t
is claimed that she is worse hurt than
at first reported.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-08-07

Detectives Boyle and Reynolds were
recommissioned for a year. officer
Bratak for three years, Roy Christian
was reinstated as cycle officer and
John Cochran as a patrolman at a
meeting Of the police commissioners
Wednesday.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-08-07

Judge McClanahan of the county
court received a letter this week from
the minister of justice Of Hungary,
calling attention to the wide spread
suffering that exists there. and ask
ing for heip.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-08-07

A man and a woman stole Robert
walkers Chevrolet car from Seventh
and Francis streets Wednesday night.
The couple drove east.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-08-07

DR.. w. II. Dobyns OF the First
Presbyterian church has rendered his
resignation and will leave shortly for
Birmingham. Alabama. where he has
accepted a new pastorate.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-08-07

If one has the idea that booze can
not be secured here. 1t may be dis
missed, as on Monday twelve drunks
paid the regulation 50 each for being
soused on Sunday.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-08-07

Lon Allen. who concealed 5000 OF
the Bank of Buchanan Couny's
money Saturday, was bound over
Monday by Justice Gordon to appear
for preliminary hearing Aug. 6.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-08-07

Russia's Red armies are going right
ahead with their military operations
in spite Of the armistice supposed to
be in effect on the Polish front. But
Red armies have to do things like
that or the world might think they
we're capitalistic.-Kansas City Post.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-08-07
Rock Undertaking Co. Lady at
tcndant, els Frederick avenue.-Adv.

The street flusher which the city
bought about a year ago is proving
too expensive to operate, and is now
only used on Saturday. The outfit
costs at the rate Of s625 a month ex-
elusive of gasoline and repairs, the
latter being 5000 for repairs and 5000
for gasoline last month.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-08-07

The police Monday arrested Morris
Goldstein and Charles Ginter. who
are supposed to have taken a travel
ing bag from the motor car of Lester
Mains.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-08-07

President Mitchell OF the st. Joseph
Bar Association. has appointed G. L.
zwick and o. f. Schultz delegates to
the annual meeting of the American
Bar Association at St. Louis Aug IL
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-08-07

The tailor shop OF Abe & Brown on
Francis street was robbed on Sunday
night Of twelve pairs OF pants. ten
bolts OF cloth and a quarter in money.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-08-07

The court house corridors on
Wednesday had the appearance Of a
morgue. the long faces Of the defeated
candidates who were there searching
for comfort furnishing a full line Of
mourners.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-08-07

A good delegation OF business men
headed by DIR. f. A. Walker and
Commissioner Wesley Connect Of the
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-08-07

Following a preliminary hearing
before Commissioner Duncan Thurs
day. the case against Marion Coy,
Missouri Avenue farmer. charging
him with having booze factory in
his control was dism issed.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-08-07

John Musselman. an aged watch
man at the Grand Island shops, was
found lying dead in his back yard.
1906 South Ninth street, Sunday
morning. Heart trouble was the
cause.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-08-07

The Fall Festival Association at a
meeting held THURSDAY entered into
plans for the big fall event Harry
Becker was named as manager of the
festival. and e. l. Morris and H, A.
sprague were named as the adyertls-
ing committee.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-08-07

City Counselor Stisaii on Thursday
began the taking of dispositions with
which to fight the proposed hike Of
gas rates by the gas company.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-08-07

Marry for wealth. happiness. Hun
dreds rich, attractive. congenial, will
ing to wed. Photos free. Mrs. Warn,
221sH Temple ST. Los Angeles. Cal
-(Adyt.)
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-08-07

Godfrey Bandel, a former well
known brick contractor of this city.
died at his home. 2116 Savannah
Avenue, Monday. He is survived by
his widow and three sons and three
daughters.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-08-07

The board OF public works has
notified contractors that they must
not allow rubbish and dirt to fall
from their trucks. and litter up the
streets
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-08-07

Don Riiey's Motor Inn. Storage and
sest repair department In city. Ia
dies rest room and free check room
In connection Seventh and julia
Ad,
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-08-07

Mr. and Mrs. John Hesse left Fri
day for Balsam Lake. Wis. where
they will try for the next month to
fool some upsuspecting bullhead or
addle pated carp into taking a nibble
at their eagerly waiting hooks.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-08-07

Henry zwiiling. father OF Ed
(Dutch) Zwilling. the great outfield-
er, died at st. Louis Sunday. Mrs
zwilling left Monday to attend the
funeral.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-08-07

According to the report OF supt-
Morris, there were l.s44 persons who
applied for employment at the state
employment bureau IN July who were
given positions. There is now a
heavy demand on the bureau for farm
labor.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-08-07

eleven years ago. Mr.. Brooks was
for a number of years general agent
for the Rock Island here. and later
went with the Maple Leaf.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-08-07

At the next meeting of the St. JOS
eph Automobile Club that body will
go after the motorists who drive with
dazzling lights. out in the country.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-08-07

While playing with an unloaded
rifle Tuesday Steve Coup OF I12 Ari-
zona Avenue. shot Frank Eggieston in
the left shoulder. The wound is not
dangerous.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-08-07

Sam Gallu. 2l2 Arizona avenue,
heard thieves at work in his garage
Tuesday night. and frightened them
away before they could get his flivver
in working order.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-08-07

w. A Heller. who was injured in
the Kansas City. Clay County G. st.
Joseph interurban wreck Friday, Is
rapidly improving.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-08-07

The Eagles held a carnival lasting
all week at Sixth and Atchison. which
was very largely patronized. and was
great success.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-08-07

The colored people celebrated
Emancipation day Wednesday with a
big street parade and a picnic at the
lake. There were two bands and over
1000 marchers in the parade.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-08-07

Albert d. stouffer, seventy seven
years OF age. who has been q car re-
pairer for the Grand Island for thirty
seven years. died Wednesday. Beside
other organizations. he was a mem
Der of Custer Post No. 7, G.. A. r.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-08-07

Following a quarrel with his wife
Wednesday morning. Thomas Young
OF sOSk South Ninth drank a guam
tity of iodine. He was sent to a hos
pital.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-08-07

The gas company now claims that
the price of coke and oil is mounting
rapidly and that the prices the COM
pany is now obliged to pay makes
production extremely high.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-08-07

Pearl Bradley filed suit for divorce
from James b. Bradley. and Gertrude
Hill from Russell Hill on Wednesday.
both claiming indignities.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-08-07

Only ass ex-service men here ap-
piled for the victory buttons and med
ais, which were offered them.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-08-07

The remains OF Mrs s. o. Brooks
Of Chicago were brought here Mon
day. and inferred beside those OF her
husband. s. o. Brooks. who died here
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-08-07

Clifford r. Clark. a well known
Edmond street real estate dealer. died
Sunday afternoon. after but a two
hour attack Of heart trouble. The
funeral occurred Tuesday afternoon.
Rev. Chiffon officiating.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-08-07

Everything you need for any kind
af Painting. Wall paper. ChandIes's
Paint & Glass Co. GIT Edmond street.
ADV.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-08-07

The Norton hcCord travelling sales
men. twenty-four in number. were
entertained at q dinner at the Coun-
try Club Monday night
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-08-07

The final tests for rural teachers
for Buchanan county was conducted
today in this city by county superin-
tendent of schools Roach.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-08-07

NoTICE-Save all rags. iron, books,
magazines and all kinds OF waste
paper. as prices are very high. Don't
sell before you call US. or write,
American Paper Stock Co, Main ssss,
s02 South sth ST. (Advt.)
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-08-07

Judge Lyman Forgrayes left Friday
for a pleasure trip to Wisconsin.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-08-07

that place just before Officer Boyle
Of this city reached there to return
them to st. Joseph for trial.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-08-07

For driving a team too fast on Sun
day. while he was drunk. Chris Grebs
paid IS in police court Monday.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-08-07

purpose OF conveying the natural gas
mains across the stream had been
referred to the war department.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-08-07

Allen Dedrickson and L. l. Barrett.
auto thieves. who were arrested at
Wichita with ID. X, shepherds ear in
their possession. escaped from Jail at
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-08-07

T. S. Duane. truancy officer, who
suffered a sunstroke some time ago,
Is greatly improved.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-08-07

The total tax collections by ].
Porter srite. county collector. for the
month of July were .s,s6ss4, almost
all being back tax. The state income
tax for 1890 was s3.sls4o.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-08-07

Tho widening OF MeAsanie street.
and tho Arthur branch sewer are be-
Ing held up on account OF lack a
funds in the city treasury.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-08-07

Arthur Coker was held up and
robbed by two negroes Tuesday night
at Tenth and Hickory. He lost $40
and a gold watch.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-08-07

Miss Mary Stella Bates, a Marion
county woman. who had been I'm
State Hospital No. 2 since last May.
was on Thursday discharged. after
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-08-07

DR.. Logan. city chemist. condemned
car load OF cabbage Monday. which
a local commission firm was shipping
out. and II was destroyed.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-08-07

Msierhoffer Undertaking Co. pre-
sents character. service and consider
ation- Ninth and Felix Phone II.
3ss,-Adv.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-08-07

Robt. A. Wilson OF Harrison. Ark,
was the speaker at the Rotary Club
luncheon Tuesday.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-08-07

When Mike Garlick hired Todd
Hodkins to wash his Ford flivyer
Monday. Hodkins was so pleased with
the 'tin lizzie that he disappeared
with the contraption.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-08-07

Mrs. Bertha. wife OF II. A. Mueller,
secretary of the st. Joseph Furniture
Co., died Saturday.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-08-07

Judge A. p. Duncan addressed the
st. Joseph Advertising Club Monday
at its luncheon.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-08-07

George H Fleming, a well known
soft drink parior proprietor. died
Monday. The body was taken to
Rock Port for burial
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-08-07

Some skunk stole Cleve Morgan's
flivver at Lake Contrary Sunday
night.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-08-07

Owing TO the fact that there Is a
scarcity Of funds for the purpose, the
school board has decided that no
teachers institute will be held this
fall
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-08-07

Supt. Thalman of the public schools
has returned from a vacation spent in
Ohio.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-08-07

M. J. Dcwney Tor bes: Plumbing
and Gas Fitting. ieo2 Frederick Ave.
Phons 116.-Ady.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-08-07

The band with the Eagles carnival
is one of the best of the kind now on
the circuit.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-08-07

J. G. Swope failed to appear In DO
lice court wednesday. and his deposit
OF SIS left for speeding was absorbed.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-08-07

Thomas Ragan has filed suit for
divorce from Maggie Ragan.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-08-07

James B. O'Brien Of the Burke &
o'Brlen Shoe Co.. has disposed OF his
interests IN ST. Joseph and will leave
shortly for Pittsburg. Pa. where he
will make headquarters and travel in
Pennsylvania for Red Wing. Mimi.
shoe mandatory.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-08-07

Mayor Marshall has received notice
that his request for use OF the old
bridge at Fort LeaVenworth for the
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-08-07

test of her sanity had been made in
Judge Aliens court.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-08-07

1t cost r. C. Dill So in police court
Thursday for driving without lights.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-08-07

Miss Tillie Rosenthal and Leon
Mindell. the latter OF Chicago. were
married in Kansas City Monday.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-08-07

o. e. Bachman, E. H Lahrman and
J. Bolwat, Jr.. gave up SIS each in
police court Tuesday for speeding.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-08-07

Central Labor Council has decided
that there will be nothing but a street
parade on Labor Day. the remainder
OF the day to be used as desired.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-08-07

The Staedtlor Bakeries is supplying
the Community Hall day nursery with
all the bread it needs; the Western
Dairy contributes eight quarts OF
milk daily. the Blue Valley Creamery
three pounds Of butter, and a num-
Der Of other institutions have made
other contributions.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-08-07

The work on st. Joseph's Hospital
has reached the second story.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-08-07

The police were asked Tuesday to
apprehend Myrtle and Lena Porter.
who had ran away from Maryville.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-08-07

Wesley L. Connect commissioner Of
the Commerce Club, is making decid-
ed progress in q business survey Of
st. Joseph
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-08-07

meeting at Camp Happy Saturday
night
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-08-07

,an.iesor Machine Co.. engineers
hangers. pulleya AIS No. 2nd.-Adv.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-08-07
LOCAL MATTERS OF
GENERAL INTEREST
Paragraphs Which Tell of the Happenings of Local
Moment in Greater St. Joseph
Anything Which Has Occurred Deserving osLoeal
Notice Can Be Found in These Columns

President Wing of the Commerce
Club is in Rochester, Mimi. taking
treatment at the Mayo's.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-08-07

Ten thousand cigarettes. a box of
cigars and SIS was the loot secured
by burglars who invaded David Fre-
mans place on Commercial street
Monday night.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-08-07

The wading pool for the children
at Krug Park has been completed,
much to the delight Of the little ones.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-06-16
HON, E, B, HOWARD
GIVES HIS VIEWS

t"ner' sSman f.. h. Howard. "f Tulsa
pki" Democratic r"prrScniatIN" OF nc
iIrSt congressional district "f That state
arrived IN this city yesterday on ms
way To his home after many strenuous
sessions at Washington.
II am surprised with tn" beautiful
country iu this state congressman
Howard stated to an lniellG"nCcr re-
porter and during my brief St"p-"N"r
! her" am Enjoying myself immensely:
Often HAY" heard of the wonders az
many boosts for tn" state, hut now that
have visited YOU l am Thoroughly CON
WINGED that all heard was true.
Yes. | am Interested very much IN
on" OF IN" candidates for the pr"Sld"n-
tlal nomination IF the Democratic party.
My man Is Robert l.. Owens. also con-
grcsSm1n from my own state
Congressman Howard went on I" say
that he was not only interested in Mr..
Owens because Of state pride. hut
because he is convinced that h" posses
SCS the many Qualities that arc nCceS-
Sary for u leader of The nation. If tn"
early bird gets IN" worm, as the old
saying goes. he said. Owens will no
doubt receive IN" nomination "f his
party. for !. WIS he who inst erected
headquarters in San Francisco.
The state Of oklahoma. ne continued.
gave it's all Ia Owens and the people 0t
his state believe in his ability to secure
tho nomination.
Mr.. Howard IS closely connected with
Congress- man Nicely of this district. At
Washington. having offices next door.
Mr. Howard Will leav" this morning
for columbus and Indianapolis and OK
poets la arrive IN his home town within
the next week
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-06-16
M'MECHEN
McCusHsy Funeral

r,,a-a, seTvicos will be held this
Morning at 1896 o'clock OVERTIME re,
mains OF Carl william NcCusKey on
seventh street Rey. bernard ,aniste
Increment will be made A. the noS'
Hi cemetery in Moundsrille
mn Going to Bethany.
Miss Edna yelling OF Caldwei SIRE.
will leave the latter part , Ui IN" take up
,Ss FORMAL course. She il graduate
OF the Union High school.
u ''' VIM Enjoy Picnic. ,,. o,,v
\ group OF youag peopI. %. I1t orn Ing
49, tbcv will enjoy a picnic through
ont the day. Cares and races VIII De
mo CHIEF nastimeS. and as they eNpe't
TO remain for the day each are p'@N''e
a lunch to take WITH men OF Month.
II has been announced that the open,
ing ~ the McM"chcn Ice company
be held the latter part or inns II,9" tn.
The machinery Is now oelnS plaCe4
rcthcr. and will be ready for use within
It" entertained Last Evening. =,
Mrs Barbara N;gthcngale entertalneo
the members OF Division OF inc INC ~
dies Aid society OF the NJ T.. ~ aw..
last evening at her homo on Grant aSe,
mic A short business session occupied
Inc early hours Of the evening. att"r
which nCcdlework and music were me
chief diversions At late c,n nGur ue''''-
ous refreshments were served
WIN Elect officers.
meeting Of the Junior MechanlcS
viii be- held Monday evening June ?Stn
in the X. Of ?. hall. The election OF Of
ficers will occupy she hours o. one n
ming and all members arc rcQu'SNcu "
be present.
Funeral services were h"ia Sr nor1n ~
Mrs Harry Conners over the remains
~ Robert Nolan. the small son OF Mt
and Mrs. r. r Nolan Of this city. Faith
er Galway off,c1 IsiI,ry in Esme,rTy WA"
Conc 20 Chicago.
Albert Mitchell 81 this city lcft laSt
evening for Chicago i'll. where n" VII
attend the convention Of tn" Ecn"t dr
nertment Of tho n & @. railroad; He
n%nccte m return the latter part of this
week. -
Tho MrMrchrn band viii give con-
corr Monday evening at the local play
y,onnd The grounds will he lit with
electric lights. and they will have ice
cream on sale. Everyone Is invited 10
attend.
Tho weekly prayer service of me VI.
F. church will be- hrld this evening. and
Rev. Bernard Gibbs will have charge
Of the scrvicc. He will give snort talk
after which the remainder or INC eve
ming will be spent a song and prayer
service.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Rlanford have re-
turned 10 their homo at Washington.
n e, after n brief visit here with rela-
tivns and friends.
NIss Mabel Thonen who has been
calling on friends In Fairmont has re-
turned To her homo on Marshall street
Mrs VIM. II. Rial and daughter. Miss
Edna and two sons. lie Roy and VIII
lam. have returned home after spending
A mum cr Of days In Akron. q.
Or. Page y. Barlow he's returned hn"H
after brief visit at Washington. r..
Mr.. and Mrs. n. X. Hull and family
have gone to East Brady TO spend their
summer vacation.
Frank McCuskey Of Tennessee was
called here by this death Of his son.
Carl william
Thos. Joyce has returned to his home