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Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-02-23

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A. U. Wallen, who for a number of
months has been connected with the
Kingman Pharmacy in this city. lett
last night for Brainerd. Mimi. where
he will be employed with one of the
drug ompanies-~-
Rudolph Schmalenberg, Z. S. Ma
rine corps, who has been home for
the past week, llaving been called
here by the death of his sister, Mrs.
Nelson Hauck, left last night for Sc
attic, Wash. where he will be sta
toned on the US S. Birmingham,
While home he made a trip to Min
neapolis 80 visit his wife who lives
there. MI. Schmalenberg was recent
ly transferred from Mare Island, Cal.
The fifth and sixth grade students
Of the Sacred Heart convent studio
held a recital Sunday afternoon in
the auditorium of the Sacred Heart
school.
Miss Josie Sullivan. who has 'beep
! seriously ill with influenza, is much
improved and was able to return tc
her duties again today.
On Saturday afternoon the annual
meeting Of the stockholders of the
Northern. Implement company was
held in their offices in this city. d.
vidends were declared and officers
and directors were elected. The old
members we're all reelected and are:
John w. Burgess, president; r. H.
Burgess, secreary, and w. G. War
rem, treasurer.
The Moccasin club will meet Tues
day at the home Of Mrs August Mel
son, 321 South Fourth street.
On next Thursday the members OF
the Catholic Ladies'. Guild will hold
their regular meeting at the home
of Mrs. II. F. Giles, SOL North Fourth
streeh MrA Giles and Mrs. j. l. Ry-
an will be-hostcsses.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harlow Grappote OF
Williston, who have been visiting
friends in the city for h past num-
her of days, will leave this evening
Tor their home. En- route home they
Will stop at Devils Lake.
Ralph Van voorhis, formerly OF
East Grand Forks and connected with
the Northern Pacific railroad here
was in the city I'VE Sunday and to,
day en- route from his present homs
at White Bear, Mimi, to San Fran.
cisco, where he has accepted q. posi-.
ton. Mrs. Van Voorhis and the chill.
drenI will remain in White Bear until
April and will then go OF California tc
join Mr.. Van VoorhE.
The special committee Of the East
Grand Forks Commercial club, APP.
pointed by the city council' to make
Investigations regarding ,the figures
on pavement for the city, will make
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-02-23
EAST SIDE BRIEFS

Miss Winnie Kelly has returned
to the Arneson Mercantile company
after an absence of over a week on
account of illness.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Carney OF
Fargo were in this city Saturday an
Sunday visiting at the home Of Mr.
Carney's- parents, Mr.. and Mrs. p
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-02-23

T.. Carney. They returned. last night
to their home. Mr.. Carney is con-
necred with the Equity Packing plant
in Fargo.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-02-23

its report this evening at the special
Commercial club meeting, at s
o'clock, in the City hall auditorium.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-02-23

McKcnzte'ss Store The. Grand.
Forks Furniture Co. will be closed for
a few days on account of his severe
illness--Adr
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-02-23

New Location-At the old 1~nterna-
tiona! bhkery, 6lS International ave.
j. fl. sLafnbe, a complete line OF
paints and wall paper; lowest price.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-02-23

Nohce-Will> the party that took
the parcel from the sleigh back Of
BSdal's store return same to Bydal.s?
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-02-23

To Avoid the Rush-Order ladies'
and gentlemen's made to order suits
in good time as we'll as to secure
your rain coats through me. Prices
$3.50 and up. S. Brown, First Ma
tional Bank bujlding.-Adv.
Card OF Thtnks-We kindly thank
all friends and relatives in town and
through the country for their kind
ness shown during the sickness Of
gift presented, to lis. Mrs. r.. A.
Fisher and children, 1915 lone. ave-
.iuc. -
Boys Band, Attentton-All mem
beers OF the school boys band are re-
quested to meet at Eoft's studio Sun.
day afternoon at 1880 for a photo.
graph. Be sure to bring uniforms
and instruments. Ely E. A. Moses
director.-Adv.
Eat at tho Belmont Cafe, the house
OF Incompatible service. Our foods
are Of the best quality. Try our spe::
suppers. We serve the best every
das. We appreciate your patronage
ADV.
Walter. Merck; Died-News of the
death Of Walter Merck. q former
IoIhS IcSIOCtllS tWIACAl OCCOE'
red OF Friday night at Madison, Wis.
has been received here. While here
he was connected with the inlplemen
business, and since leaving here 'ha.
Visited often in Grand Forks.
Carney Songs on, March 19-Th,
university Carney song contest will
be held on March 10, it was announc
ed by F. II. Wilcox of the %universit,
music department.. The event was a
first scheduled for February %. bu
was postponed on account OF tn,
closing of the university.
Hanson Funcral-The funeral ser
Eices for Alvin j. Hanson of Leeds
n. D.3.x who died in this city las
Thursday, will be. held on Wednes
day afternoon at one O'Clock from
tho, Pierce Undertaking 1parlors
' Fcr. Stoeve Will ofliciate al the serv
ices, andNthe remains will be shipped
to Leeds the following day 70:
burial.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-02-23

A. U. wallen, who for a number of
months has been connected with the
Kingman Pharmacy in this city. left
last night for Brainerd. Mimi. where
he will be employed with one of the
drug companies
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-02-23

Furniture Rcpairs-will call at
your homo. repair furniture. Phone
2264. L. Brown.-Adv.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-02-23

On next Thursday the members of
the Catholic Ladies' Guild will hold
their regular meeting at the home
of Mrs. H. F. Giles, SOL North Fourth
streeh MrA Giles and Mrs. J. l. Ry-
an will be-hostcsses.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-02-23

The Moccasin club will meet Tues
day at the home Of Mrs August Mel
son, 321 South Fourth street.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-02-23

The fifth and sixth grade students
Of the Sacred Heart convent studio
held a recital Sunday afternoon IN
the auditorium Of the Sacred Heart
school.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-02-23

Miss Josie Sullivan, who has been
seriously i'll with influenza, is much
improved and was able to return tc
her duties again today.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-02-23

Marvel Child Dicd-James Devine,
nine years old, of Marvel, died at a
local hospital at i o'clock today.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-02-23

Fargo lAddress-Attorney ]. F. T.
O'Connor delivered the principal adj
dress at the American Legion service
in Fargo Sunday afternoon on the oc-
casion of the presentation OF French
memorial diplomas to relatives of de-
ceased American soldiers. Mr.. O'Con-
nor returned to Grand Forks Sunday
night.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-02-23

Mr.. and Mrs. Harlow Grappote Of
Williston, who have been visiting
friends in the city for the past num-
her of. days, will leave this evening
Tor their home. En- route home they
will stop at Devils Lake.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-28
.DECOMPOSED BODY
 OF WOMAN FOUND
Wealthy Negress Robbed and Murdered at Selma. Police Are Seeking
 Negro Man

Selma. January 27,-( -(SpeciaD- badly decomposed body of Emma Browning, wealthy mulatto, who owned property valued at over 5000. was found in a trunk in plunder room of her nand- some residence at 1915 Selma street at noon today when Chief of Police L. F.. poherty forced the lock of the trunk. From the first survey made of the body it was thought that the woman's throat had been cut with a blunt instrument. Robbery was the motive of the crime it is believed, as largei sum of money and diamonds known to be in the woman s possession at the time of her death are missing
 Leonard Harris nego, is being sought by the police, as it is believed he can throw light on the mystery. Harris has been missing from Selma for some days past
 Emma Brownng was. last seen alive on the night of January 8. on her return from Dayton. Ala. Daily visits have been made to the womans home by her relatives, who gained admittance with a key, and no suspicion of her death was enter tained until this morning, when pe- culiar odor was noticed in the house, which led to investigation. No blood stains or marks of violence were found. The body was fully clothed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-28
DEPORTED RADICALS NOW IN PETROGRAD
cy Associated Press

Washington. January 27.-The 24s radicals recently deported to soviet Russia by the United States govern ment have reached Petrograd and are quartered at Smolnv Institute accord ing to a cablegram from Emma Gold man and Alexander Berkman, the lead CTS of the deported party. to "a friend in New York. The message was made public here tonight by Ludwig C A. K. Martens. soviet "amb9 ssador. who was instructed bv Maxim Litvin- off. assistant peoples commissar for foreign affairs at Copenhagen. to transmit the cablegra m. The message. which was made public by Martens. said
 We were met at the soviet border and at Petrosrad with tremendous en- thusiasm. Our reception was inspir. ing. Enjoying the hospitality of Petro- grad. the deDortees are duartered at Smolny Institute. They will be sent to work wherever they desire. The peopleshere are cold and hungry. but their spirit and devotion are marvel ous After two weeks will go te Moscow"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-28
SPANISH CLUB ID
 TENDER RECEPTION
Successful Students Will Re- ceive Certificates at Meet
 ing Next Thursday

At it's regular meeting in the Civic Association building on Thursday evening the Spanish American Club will tender a reception to the successful students of then Spanish night classes conducted by Prof. J. H. Cornyn for the board of edu- cation of the city Dr. J. H. Phillips. su- perintendent of city schools will address the students and present them with their
 respective certificates Mir. E. C. Hor- ton will also welcome the new additions to the Spanish students of the city.
 The Spanish-American Club has pre- pared a special programme for the occa-
 sion, one of the features of which will be some catchy Spanish music The students who have successfully completed the three months course of fered by the city educational department are:
 Advanced class: Warren R. Sharp. Miss Marion R. Rupnow, o. M Runk, Miss Mary Riley, Miss L. C. Barnette. William Hockings, F. Hegenbarth-
 Beginners class: w. Nj Acker, C. H Boiling, Carl C. Brown, Oliver Dawson Donald E. Kyger, George H. Mason spanish certificates are also due and will be presented on the above occasion to- F. c. Horton, Miss Beulah Holcomb Ernest l., Lloyd, MT. and Mrs. E. C. Wright Miss Louise Woodson Miss M Thomas, Mrs c. J. Helbak, Mrs F. A. Mohan, Miss Lula Melhaffey, Mrs E. l.. M. Morrison, Miss E. NJ Rainbow, Miss Helen Hamilton Mrs. Ada Brewster Miss Ella Sapp, NIT. and Mrs J. J. Crowley Miss Ruth Stephenson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-28
ROAD CONTRACTS SIGNED JANUARY l Involved S717,153,1S2, Or Fl Per Cent of Total An
 nual Rental
sy Associated Pres,

Washington, January 2t.-Compensa- tion contracts between the railroad ad- ministration and 9S2 railroads under government control had been signed on January l. last F.. Marvin Underwood general counsel of the railroad admin istraticn. stated today in his annual re- port to Director General Hines. These involved S717.153,1S2. or Fl per cent of the total annual rental of S9t700 900 paid by the government 10 the com panies.
 Claims for special compensation in addition to the standard return had been filed bv 124 roads the aggregate Icing s1 493,6lS, while siXtv-seven. to- taling s45, 6S6,276. had been denied and eight. totaling S553,754 had been with drawn. leaving still pending fourteen, totaling $9.224.2SS.
 Mir. Underwood said that negotia tions with the railroad corporations as to many additional compensation cons tracts for the standard return were be- ing actively pushed. lie said also that in addition to the standard contracts there had been 1S3 co-operative con tracts executed between the railroad administration and smaller railroads. mostly short lines,
 Describing the work of the claims and property protection section. MT. Underwood declared gratifying prog
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-28
MEETING OF
 LEAGUE COUNCIL TO
 BE HELD ON FEB. 10
Will Begin Consideration of Constitu- tion of Permanent Court of In-
 terna tional Justice
By Associated Press

Washington, January 27.-The sec end meeting of. the council of the League of Nations. which in reality will be the first actual business meet ing, will be held in London probably February 10, according to advices re- eeived here today At this meeting the council plans to enter upon consfdera- ton Of one of the most important sub Jects with which it has been charged under the treaty of peace namely. the constitution of the permanent court of international justice. It is learned that the launching of the permanent court of international justice has been de cided upon after great hesitation be- cause this was one of the features of the peace programme in which the Cnited States has taken the great test interest, in fact having Originated the project as one of the best means of preventing wars by resort to judicial process.
 The council it is now learned. has finally decided to go ahead with tho plans already made bv the secretaria: of the league for launching the court While these plans are not understood to be at all detailed. it is known that they contemplate the approval by the council of an organizing committee of seven or eight of tner most eminent jurists in the world to amplify the whole structure of the court
 Elihu Root. former Secretary of State of the United States is known to have been selected as the American member of the commission but it Is not yet certain that the council will feel free to offer him the actual ap- pointment in advance of Americas rat lfication Of the treaty The subject now is under negotiation
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-28
WEST LAKE LEASED BY RYAN AND MARSHALL
Amusement Property Secured for Term of Years By Birmingham
 Men-Season Opens May 1

West Lake, with all it's amusements. privileges and concession rights, was leased for period of five years yester- day by J. F. Ryan and K. G. Marshall The new lessees are already at work with their plansNto make this an even more popular amusement resort during the coming season than it has ever been irr the past. It is announced that num- Der of improvements are to be made and that the attractions for the coming sea- son are to be of the highest class.
 West Lake vas leased from J. A. Keith. who has successfully operated the place for some time past. J. F. Ryan, one of the lessees, is agent for the Union News Company in Birmingham and his associ- ate, K. G. Marshall, is proprietor of the Terminal restaurant at the Terminal sta- tion. They plan to open West Lake for the season on May l.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-28
TREATY COMPROMISE
 NEGOTIATIONS GET
 NEW LEASE ON LIFE
(continued From Page one)

root of Wisconsin, issued joint state ment denying that any one had agreed to the reservation quoted and to this declar- ation Senators Lodge of Massachusetts and New of Indiana, the other two re- publicans on the bipartisan conference, gave their assent
 The statement follows:
 We have seen Senator Hitchcocks s statement, The majority of the confer ence did not agree to the reservation af- fecting Article 10. which he published. Tn fact MT. Hitchcock himself would not agree to it. No one agreed to it. 1t was simply up for general discussion.
 "The. conference adjourned until Thurs day in the hope something could be worked out. It ought to be understood that all we can do or assume to do is to recommend to our associates
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-28
TRIAL OF NEWBERRY
 FAILS TO GET UNDER WAY AS SCHEDULED
tcontinued from Page one,

failed to get under way because of the enforced absence of number of the defendants and talesmen, a number of whom were delayed by snow-bound trains. Court adjourned this afternoon until tomorrow morning without hav- ing started selection of a jury.
 Defense attorneys. led by Martin w. Littleton, saw in the delay the pos sibility of thesir associate James Mur- fin. reaching here from his sick bed in Detroit before any vitally important stage of the proceedings is reached. Mir Littleton informed the court that he reserved the right to move for few days postponement of the rial in case here is no decided change for the better in Mir Murfin's condition by to- morrow Judge Sessions has indicated his unwilliRgness to halt the proceed : ings on this ground.
 Estimates as to the time that will be needed to select the jury ranged from three days to ten.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-28
Former Soldier Writes

Anniston. January 21-(Special )--.Tell all of my Anniston friends that the Ger mans did not kill me although one Of their machine gun bullets wounded me severely I will soon leave the hospital and expect to spend the rest of my life making the acquaintance of my family is the message from Sergt Patrick J. Crean. who spent nearly two years at Camp Mcclellan before going to France. Sergeant Green has just written very interesting letter to Chief of Police George W. Rutledge. He was formerly sergea mt in Company F.. First New Jersey infantry. and was transferred to Company A. Hath infantry. in the formation of the Blue and Gray division
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-28
HEAVY DOCKET FOR
 COURT, AT GADSDEN

The United States court will convene in Gadsden on February 3 at 1 o'clock with Judge w. I. Grubb presiding Court officials from Birmingham state that the docket set for hearing at this time is quite large. the majority of the cases being for illicit distilling One of the most important cases set for trial at this time is that of Andrew L.. Pumpus charged with embedding sev- eral thousand dollars from the express company at Gadsden.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-28
Is This Your Case !!
What You Should Do-Most Success
 ful and Economical Treatment.

Do you have feeling of general weak ness day in and out? Is your appetite poor !? Does your food fail to strengthen you and your sleep to refresh Do you find it hard to do or to bear what should be casy2 Have your ordinary duties and cares become great tasks and burdens
 If so take Hoods Sarsaparilla-this great medicine revitalizes the blood, gives yigor and tone to all the organs and functions, and is unequalled for those who arc in any degree debilitated run down. Do not delay treatment--becin it today.
 To rouse the torpid liver and regulate the bowels take Hoods Pills. They are purely yPoetabe.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-28

Final plans for the ship by truck movement which will be featured with trip from this city to Tuscaloosa Fri be held at S:5O o'clock tonight at the Tutwiler hotel.
 Attended by practically every auto mobile truck dealer in Birmingham to1ights meeting is expected to arouse great deal of enthusiasm over the proposed overland trip to the Druid City.
 Tuscaloosa is preparing to welcome in it's own best style this delegation
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-28

ress has been made in avoiding loss and damage claims presented. He asserted that for all railroads under federal cOn- trol the number of unsettled claims on hand had decreased from s0G,707 on April 1. 1918, to 465.722 on November l. t919
 In connection with alleged fraudu- lent claims Mr. Underwood reported that the claims of fiftv-one individuals. firms and corporations had been inves- tigated and indictments obtained in five cases. Twenty are under fur ther investigation and seventeen have Leen found legitimate
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-28
That Old
 RheumatiSm!'' !''
Just get out that bottle of Sloan's Liniment and
 ''knockitgalley

KY BRENT prepared for that w quick switch in temperature, W were you? Left you stiff, sore and full of rheumatic twinges7
 You should have had bottle of Sloan's Liniment handy = that would have soon eased up the, muscles, quieted the jumpy, painful. affected part = penetrated without rubbing, bringing gratifying relief
 Helpful in al attacks of lumbago, sciatica, external soreness, stiffness, strains, aches, sprains Get bottle at your druggists. 35c.. roc. S1.4O
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-28
Forgery Charged

Walter B. Mays, residing at 7l2 Eight eenth street. Ensley. was placed in the city jail late yesterday afternoon by De- tectivc Granger on charge Of forgery.
 According to the officer, Mays, who was formerly employed by the Alabama Power Company is alleged 10 have forged the nams of James E, Thomas connected with the above firm. to a check drawn on the American Trust and Say ings Bank severaledays ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-28

from Birmingham. ard. according to Earl Hord. chairman of the publicity committee. in charge of the movement, every town along the route is planning programmes with which to greet the delegation on it's trip.
 Kelly B. Spencer who is fostering the ship by truck movement in this city, was instrumental in arranging the truck train which will go from here to Tusca loosa. and is particularly anxious that every dealer who will en- ter truck. or who will be one of the delegations be present at tonight's smoker
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-28
To Show Story of Coal"
 By Associated Press

Knoxville Tenn, January a1-The Ma tional Coal Association s picture The Story of Coal" in three reels which has just been filmed by the bureau of mines, will be one of the features of the meeting of the Southern Appalachian and Asso- ciated Coal Operators here Friday, Janu- ary %. the meeting having been changed from Louisville, Ky, as originally planned
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-28
Woodhead Drops Dead

Chicago. January William Wood head of New York s years old for merly president of the Associated Ad vertising Clubs of the World. dropped dead in the Union League Club today of heart disease. MT. Woodhead was publicity manager of Sperry & Hutch inson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-28
Lenape Is Floated

Jacksonville. Fla. January 27.-The Clyde Line steamer Lenape. which yes terday morning went on the south jetty when her steering gear broke as she was entering the river from New York. was floated this morning and came up to her pier The vessel was only slightly damaged.