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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-05-29
Story Pulls Well at Princess.

The excellent advertising the story
Of "The Little Shepherd OF Kingdom
Come" has had makes it an easy mat
ter for the Jefferson street theatre 10
nh the house. The production was
reviewed In these columns yesterday,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-05-29
Northern Scenery at Dixie.

.paid In Advance" repeats at the
Dixie today. The story flashes some
interesting scenery from Canada and
the Canadian folks and customs, ana
slthen goes to the far away Klondlke'
fheffm is rich In scenic value.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-05-29

Miss Mary Louise Nichols left yes
terday for Pittsburgh where she join.
ed a party Of friends who motored
today to Mercersburg, Pa, where they
will spend the week end with friends.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-05-29
f~nritations RecetYed.

Invitations to the marriage Of I. 9.
Dent, Of Chicago, and Miss Grace Nae
Draper, OF Milwaukee, Wis, have
been received here BY relatives and
friends. The. marriage will be SOL
emnized on the afternoon Of Saturday,
June 10, at the Emmanuel Pres5yter-
ian church, following which dinner
will be served at the Hotel Ptster.
The Invitations we're issued by MI.
and Mrs. ". E. Draper. parents OF the
bride to be. Mr.. Dent Is a lieutenant
In the United States navy. He mas
visited the family Of r. c. Kelley, Of
Euclid avenue, and other relatives
here
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-05-29
Double Attraction at Nelson.

Besides "The corsican Brothers"
the Dustin Farnum attraction wnlc1
"a repeating there today, Mr.. and
Ms. Carter de Haven are also to be
seen In Teasing the SOIL"
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-05-29

Il III: & 4. sniih !, HIshlslls sn4
1 aslishflai afternoon Va 4pe1l1
ncedleHofk Sndfo.her eljcynents ke
Treatments were sefye6 MrS smital
vas assisted n serving By her I've,
daughters. The nezt meeting WI pel
held n two weeks q the home Of MIS-.
.CS. Brady, Of Oliver avenue.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-05-29

Miss Susan Russell and Master Al
len Russell, children Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Allen E. Russell, are entertaining a
number OF their young friends this
afternoon at their home on Mt. YER
non avenue in celebration Of the ami
y~ersaries Of their births. Miss susan
Russell is ten years old today, while
Master Aliens birthday falls on Mon
day. when he will be six years OF age.
The children. numbering about IS,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-05-29
Postponed Meeting.

The meeting Of the R. 7. Webb
class o. the Southern Methodist Epis,
copal church announced to be held
on Monday evening OF next week has
been postponed until Monday eve
ming, June Z.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-05-29
To Cumberland.

Mr.. and Mrs. \. c. Jones and sons.
Edward, Hugh and John Paul, are
leaving tomorrow in their touring car
for Cumberland, Nd, where they Will
remain until after Monday with rela'
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-05-29
On Motor 1rip.

Mr.. and Mrs. viii F. Hunsaker are
leaving today in their automobile for
BristoS, Va, where the formers two
sons are students at 81. Ediths school.
The young gentlemen will accompany
them home. They will be accoEpan-
led TO Bristow 5y Mrs. Alice Cotter
who Is en- route to her home In Con
necticut where she will spend the
summer.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-05-29

ELGN, m-Mr. nen1y c. Ere de-cks, dying, Of tuberculosis says
her husband wouldn't wat until SHE was dead before he started max
Hg love 10 another. She practced shooting with an automatic pistol o!.a IN
the basement of her home. When she felt sure OF her ann, she waited
mil her husband came home to pack his grip and then fired SIX bullets
into his body. She is held for mur der, hut expects TO de BEFORE oems
tried. a have had my revenge" she says, Il can die IN peace"
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-05-29
Normal Reeeption

The festivities incident to the clos
ing of the Fairmont State normal
school will begin tonight when the
annual reception Of the faculty to the
Senior class will take place at the
school building. Elaborate plans have
been made for the reception which is
always a brilliant function.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-05-29
Surprise Party.

A delightful surprise party was
given last evening al the home OF
Mrs. H. ]. Robinson on Potomac ave-
nue. when a number Of her friends
gathered to help her celebrate her
birthday ami, ersary. The guests
, numbered q and were deligllnliyi
entertained during the evening. Re-
lreshments were served.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-05-29
w,.s;no .Em In a Glass Nov.

w:.hst has become Of the old.fasa-
ned i,rlle who ussd to manicure her
,.e.l, viii u snurtstics News.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-05-29

Mrs. G. NJ. Alexander and Mrs. J. A.
Meredith entertained yesterday after
noon at the home OF the former on
Benoni avenue with a charmingly ap-
pointed bridge luncheon. -Four tables
were in play.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-05-29
To New York.

The Misses florence and Martha
Hutchinson and Ruth Philips are leaT
Ing Tuesday for New York where they
will spend some time. The young la
dies were to have gone last week but
Miss Florence Hutchinson was taken
III and the trip was postponed.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-05-29
How Abou, Other ska.esi

{ Tie Grst roller skate was patented
talS2 -
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Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1920-09-02
SCHOOL EMBODIMENT ~

The Askov school opened Mon
day with total enrolment Of
233. There are Is in the high
school department. Seven vans
are transporting the children to
and from school. The total en-
rollment will be swelled consi-
derablc in another month or two
when some Of the larger child
rem who are now working on the
farms will enter. At that time
more vans will also be added.
The following constitute the
school faculty:
John Sorensen Principal.
Ruth Engbrctson, Westby. Wis.
English and American history.
Anna c. Rathburn, Aitkin,
Mimi Science and mathematics.
Della Geffe, Wapato. Wash
Eighth grade and domestic sci
ence.
Karen A. Jacobsen, Withee,
Wis. Sixth and seventh grades.
Anna G.. Yngvc. Cambridge.
MINI. Fifth grade.
Lottie A. Wilson. Duluth. MINI.
Third grade.
Sigrid Stendal. Brainerd, MINI.
First grade.
Ada M. Stenberg, Hutchinson.
MINI. Danish.
Two Of the teachers have not
yet arrived hut will be here
next Monday. They are:
Edith M. Samuelson. st. Peter,
Minn.-Fourth grade.
Corah lversens Verdi. MIMI
Second grade.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1920-09-02

mother. Duri1x their absence
Ejvind Fengcr is assisting in the
Mercantile Co. store.
Frank f. Nelson Of Holyoke,
was in Askov Wednesday and
made arrangements to have some
sale bills printed for a big auc-
ton which he and his brother
Will have some time IN Septem.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1920-09-02

The lecture given by Arthur
Ammentorp, one of the instruc-
tors at Grand View College, Des
MONIES. Iowa, at the assembly
hall Sunday evening was very
good. The lecture was under the
auspices of the local Young Peo-
pies Society and was given in
the English. Mr.. Ammentorp
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1920-09-02

helping his father on his land
east Of town. Anker has now re-
covered from his automobile &C.
eident which he had at Lake Ben
ton a few weeks. While the &C.
cident was not serious, he was
however put out Of commission
for a while, some Of the muscles
in his back being injured.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1920-09-02

was greeted by a full house and
was accorded close attention
throughout. He chose q his sub
iect. What is hfe," and handled
the subject very well. He = vi
sting many communities for the
purpose of bringing the school
closer to the hearts Of the peo-
pie.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1920-09-02

Der; the date is not a. yet set.
At this sale the Nelson's will Of
fer Is head Of registered Poland
China hogs which they say is the
best to be hAd and are proud Of
it. Watch for date later.
Anker Simonsen came to As
kov Tuesday from Lake Benton
and will stay here indefinitely
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1920-09-02
Askov

Hans c. Johanscn has been en-
gagged AZ janitor of the Askov
school for the term.
Jacob Jensen returned today
from Ruskin and other places in
Nebraska. where he had spent
about ten days visiting relatives
and friends.
The Buck Well Drilling Co.
are busy drifting a well on the
James Frokjer residence lots in
the south part OF town. where
Mr.. Frokjer will put up a good
substantial residence. =.
VIM. Bartlett from the Rruno-
Willow River district was bust
ness caller in Askov Wednesday,
calling at the American office to
add his name to the large list of
American subscribers.
Louis Olsen returned Saturday
from Chicago. having spent about
. week in that vicinity looking
up. a market for potatoes. He
was accompanied there by his
wife and daughter, Gladys.
Martin Gravesen of Newell.
Iowa, spent from Friday until
Tuesday here at the home of his
brother. A. Gravesen. coming
here to help celebrate his bro
Tiers 5Oth birthday anniversary.
Nels Matson from out Dux-
bury way. was in town Sunday
with his daughter. May. who will
attend the Askov high scool this
year. She is staying at the home
of Mr., and Mrs. Chr. Christian
cen.
w. J. Corwin, assistant coun.
ty agent leader Of the state
was up from st. Paul this morn.
ing in regard to the printing Of
10000 circulars for the Umver
sity which is being done at the
American office.
Lars P. Jensen is back agar
at his old job as chief assistant
in the A. Henriksen potato ware
house. Mr.. Henrikncn has alrea
dy bought some potatoes and il
optimistic about the market fol
potatoes this fall.
Mr.. and Mrs. Martin johnson
left Monday for Mitchell. S. d.
being called there on account O
the serious illness of her aget
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1920-09-02

Superintendent Sorensen is
very optimistic over the out
look for good school year and
by next year hopes to have the
enrolment in the high school de-
partment above 40 when the
school will then have a better
standing and get more state aid
With good and sufficient help
Mr.. Sorensen expects to accom-
plish much more this year.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-07-20
DEMOCRATS J TO
.SELECr:MEN TO
LEAD THEFlCHT
National Committee Assem-.
bles Today For Irnpor-
tant Meeting.

Columbus, o., July 20.-Choice Of
commanding officers for the democrat
ic battlefront and determination OF
major features of the campaign con-
fronted the democratic national COM
mittee as it assembled today for its
first important business session since
the San francisco convention.
Wishes Of Governor Cox, the presi-
Dental nominee, were paramount
among the committee members and it
was planned to invite him and Frank
lin D. Roosevelt, vice presidential can
didate to the meeting, set for II
o'clock at local hotel.
Choice for the craftsmanship Of the
committee lay apparently between
Homer S. Cummings, Of Connecticut.
the incumbent, and Edmund H. Moore,
Ohio's committeeman and pre-conven-
ton manager for Governor Cox. ro
Also 1on the committees calendar
was the election of other officers. de-
termination of dates for notification
ceremonies and general travelling plans
for both nominees. selection of head
quarters and campaign financing
plans. FFf 54
The committee now consists Of SO
men and as many women. A majority
of the former only were expected for
today's meeting and many proxies
were on file. The visitors, with other
prominent democrats. were invited to
a buffet luncheon given by Mrs. Cox at
the executive mansion at, p. m.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-07-20
FINEST EXPOSITION IN YEARS
OPEN TO PUBLIC; AMUSEMENT
FEATURESARE BEST 0BTAINABLE;
MOVIE MACHINE
FOR EVERY PUBLIC
SCHOOL PLANNED

Washington. July 2o.-A movie
machine in every public school to aid
in the education Of the children Of the
country is the aim Of the Visual Edu
cation association. which has opened
headquarters here.
Charles F. Hunt. secretary Of the
association. says congress will be
asked to appropriate funds to CO.
operate with the states in carrying out
the program, the expense being borne
equally by the federal and state gov
ernments.
While estimating the ultimate cost
at $19,500, 900, Mr.. Smith anticipated
that this sum would be needed BY in
|stallments and he announced that the
association would ask for an immedi-
ate appropriation of $4,000. 900 avail
able for expenditure during the next
three years.
The association is Incorporated in
the state of Indiana. its organizers in
cluding Charles A. Greathouse. former
Indiana state superintendent Of public
instructions; DR.. j. N. Hurty, Indiana
commissioner Of health, and B. r. In
man, manager Of the Indiana chamber
of com m cree.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-07-20
ARABS DETERMINED
TORESIST ADVANCE
OF FRENCH TROOPS

London. july 20.-Persons arriving
at Cairo from Damascus emphasize
the determination Of the Arabs to re-
sist French advance, as outlined in
the French ultimatum to King Feisal
of Syria, says a London Times dis
patch from Cairo. The tribes are re-
ported to be snocking to the support
Of Feisal and enthusiasm in Damas-
Gus is higher.
King Feisaf Is understood to;sbe op-
posed to - warfare but personals he is
have become wrought over the ulti-
matum delivered by General Gou-
roud. the French commander.
The regular Syrian forces are esti-
mated to- stumber. from 10000 to 49,
900 and are under capable officers
who were trained in Europe and have
war experience. 10
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-07-20
Another American
Aviator In Russia
Reported Missing

Warsaw. July 1s.-(By the Asso-
ciated Press)-Another American av-
iator serving with the Kosciusko
squadron is missing. Captain Arthur
Kelly of Richmond. Va, pilot. start
ed on a flight over the Bolshevik lines
five days ago and nothing has been
heard of him since.
No trace has yet been received as to
the whereabouts Of Captain Merton
Cooper of Jacksonville. Fla. who has
been missing since he started flight.
July Is. Captain Cooper, who was re-
Gently mentioned as the successor of
Major Cedric Fauntleroy as comman-
der of the Kosciusko squadron. for
merly was a newspaper man. having
served in various capacities in Chica-
go, San Antonio and st. Paul. He came
to Poland a year ago. &.,
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-07-20
INCREASE Will AMOUNTTO2l
PER CENT INCREASE in WAGES
FOR APPROXIMATELY ALL men

employees under 1s years OF age,
cents an hour.
Stationary engine and boiler room
employees were advanced Is cents an
hour for engineers. firemen and oil
ers. while water tenders and :. coal
passers receive 10 cent increase:
In the signal department, foreme1l.
inspectors, maintainers signal men
and their assistants 13 cents an hour;
helper, 10 cent an hour.
The decision. provides that en-
ployes in the departments named
who are properly before the board
and not otherwise provided for shall
receive an increase equal to that es-
tablished for the nearest respective
classes.
"The intent Of this article" the de-
cision says, sis to extend this decision
to miscellaneous class of super
visors and employees. practically i'm
possible of specific classification, and
at the same time insure to them the
same consideration and rate increase
as provided for analogous service"
Board Is Permanent.
The railway labor board, which
handed down today's decision was
created by the Esch-Cummins trans
portation act, under which the rail-
roads were returned to private man
board is to sit as a permanent arbi-
tration board. Neither the roads nor
the men, however, are bound by the
law to accept the decisions of The
board.
The board was appointed by Presi-
dent Wilson, with Judge r. M. Bar
ton of Tennessee, chairman. There
was some delay in making the ap-
pointments after the transportation
act went into effect. On April first,
dissatisfaction of men with the de-
lay was, manifested In Chicago when
the Chicago Yardmen's association.
branded by the old established unions
as an OUTLAW" called strike which
to nearly every section
Of the country.
The president was urged to speed
up selection of the board in an effort
to. halt the strike. The board ap-
pointed April 13, met in Washington
and later transferred its hearings to
Chicago.
: ~. - =. liking railroad men en-
deavorcd to present their grievances
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-07-20
TURK CABINET
MEMBERS MAY
QUIT POSITIONS
Unwillingness to Sign Peace
Treaty Given AS
Reason.

I. constantinople, July 1s.-(By the
Associated Press. 1.-THE Sheik-Ul-
Islam in the Turkish cabinet, Dur
rizalde Abdullah Effendi has resign
ed his office because Of unwillingness
to approve the signing Of the peace
treaty. Other cabinet designations are
expected for the same reason.
The grand vizier, Damad Ferid
Pasha. however, is apparently de-
termined to sign at any cost.
Sundays dispatches from Con-
stantinople announce the resignation
from the Turkish cabinet of Djemal
Pasha. minister of public works and
Fahreddine Bey. minister Of educa-
ton, both members of the Turkish
peace delegation. .-
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-07-20
Declare, Price OF
Clothing \ VIII Gene
~ Down Ia Short Time

( Chicago, July 2o.-Clothing prices
are coming down shortly, according
to A. g. BfAckrnore, Of the business
extension department Of the Retail
ers' Commercial Union. who today
commented on the fact that the eight
hundred buyers from small towns IN
20 states here were not closing many
orders.
N rBuyers will order few things
now and duplicate in two or three
weeks when they can get reduc-
tion," he said. 1.-The buying SO far
has been very light because pricessare
coming down."
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-07-20
NO HOPE FOR
men ElVT0MBED
Mine
Body Recovered is Burned 50
Badly That it Cannot Be :
Identified.

Pittsburgh. July 2o.-The body Of
one of the nine men who were en-
tombed yesterday by an explosion in a
mine at Renton, 1s miles from here,
was recovered by the Bureau OF
Mines rescue team early today. Hope
for the rescue of the other eight was
practically abandoned when the
rescuers, after a trip through a sec
ton of the wrecked mine. said the
force of the explosion was general
The body recovered this morning
was burned, and leaders of the rescue
crew said they believed it would be
impossible to establish the identity of
The victim
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-07-20
All Quiet In Durham;
Attempt To Lynch Three
Negroes Unsuccessful

Durham, N. c., July 2o.-Reports
from Graham. where mob of mask
ed men last night attacked the Ala
nance county jail in an effort to
lynch. three negroes and which en-
gagged in pitched battle with mern-
bers Of machine gun company pro-
tecting the prisoners. said all was
quiet early today but the situation
still was tense. Later reports failed
to add to the casualty list Of one dead
and two wounded, all white and all Of
whom were declared to have been
spectators.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-07-20
CENSUS FTGVJRES,

q washington, July 2 2.-Taft, Calf,
3,3l7: Incorporated since 1910.
Lincoln, Ill. 1852; increase, $50,
or 81 per cent.
Bozeman. Mont. s.1s3: increase. L.
5076. or 21.1 per cent. 85t
East Cleveland. Ohio, ~ .7S2; in
crease, 18,1l3, or 1879 per cent. h A
Lakewood. \. Ohio. ,,752: increase.
2s.65 4, or 174.9 per cent. sss!ss's. "
Warwick, r. IL, 13.4S1';; decrease.
1915, or 49.4 per cent. Sas
West Warwick. r. l., 15,461: incor.
porated since 1910.
Tort Mors.n. Colo. s.sls; increase,
LOIS. or 3S.3 per cent.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-07-20
BORDEN COMPANY
OFFICE ROBBED
OF $4,000 TODAY

New York. July 2o.-Three armed
bandits held up the cashier of the
Borden. Condensed Milk company to-
day in front of the company's office
on the West side and escaped with
$4,000 in cash..
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-07-20

WAGE BOARD GRANTS INCREASE Of 5000 100000 TO TWO MILLION WORKERS
TELEGRAPHIC BRIEFS

New York.-"Babe" Ruth estAb-
lished new record for home runs.
making two yesterday, and his season
total to date 81. &
New York.-Paul Dair, former sec
retary to Rex Beach, was sentenced to
q maximum of three years In the
convicted of forgery.
New York.-Freight congestion in
Havana delays ships for weeks, ac-
cording to passengers on the Ward
liner Mexico, which was delayed %
days there.
Geneva.-Marsaret Funch swan
across Lake Geneva, being 10 IA
hours in the water. +,
Washington.-Mono Of ship
ping by few large Atlantic seaports
was said to be broken up by the ship
ping board and shipping distributed
among the various ports Of the coun-
try.
Washington.-Decre of four hun
dred million pounds in the country's
meat production for the last six
months was reported.
London.-Gfeat Britain spent 66,-
$4,000 pounds sterling on naval and
military, operations in Russia since
November IL, 1918. to March 81 last.
Erie, Pa. July 2o.-Threatening
weather kept the four New York-te-
Alaska planes from attempting the
next Jump to Grand Rapids. Mich.
London.-The Russian soviet gov
ernment rejects the British peace
proposals. according to the London
Times.
Ottawa, Ont.-During April, May
and June, Canada's foreign trade in
creased $136.000.o00 over that for the
same period last year.
Cincinnati.-"Knock Mars, Gin
cinnati's lightweight, by newspaper
decision. won a ten round bout from
"Babe" Picato. 30
Asheville, N. C.-The United States
circuit court Of appeals stayed and
suspended the injunction restraining
the Baltimore and Ohio and all other
railroads east Of the Mississippi from
according preferential treatment to
coal mines in the assignmentsufc cars.
= Chicago.-Representativea of ;ali the
railroad mems orga mutations were in
session here today,sto discuss the de-
Aiaion of the railroad labor bpard .on
their wage demands. which Chairman
r. M. Barton Of the board said yester-
= =. 80 - Z
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-07-20

= acknowledgements ativea OF sAli the.
railroad mems organizations we're in
session here today TO discuss the de-
Ridon of the railroad labor bpard .on
their wage demands. which Chairman
r. M. Barton Of the board said yester-
day would be made public at $3.50
o'clock this morning. 80 *s+;-s. ?
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-07-20

Ashevine, N. C.-The United States
circuit court Of appeals stayed and
suspended the injunction restraining
the Baltimore and Ohio and all other
railroads east Of the Mississippi from
according preferential treatment to
coal mines in the assignmentsof cara
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-07-20

4 CONTINUED on page 80.
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Continued 4 "a - 1
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-07-20

New York.-"Babe" Ruth estab-
lished new record for home runs.
making two yesterday, and his season
total to date 81.