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The St. Joseph observer., 1920-01-31
LOCAL MATTERS OF
GENERAL INTEREST
Paragraphs Which Tell of the Happenings of Local
Moment in Greater St. Joseph
Anything Which Has Occurred Deserving of Local
Notice Can Be Found in These Columns

demanded. The west wing will now
be added to the bank rooms, and the
tenants now occupying that part Of
the structure have been ordered to
vacatc.
Jameson Machine CO., engineers
and machinists' supplies. shaftins.
hangers, pulleya 215 No, 2nd.-Adv.
Joseph w. Stouffer has sued his
tenant. Phillip Kubos, for $4,000 for
farm rent.
The suit of Roy ZOrn against the
Great Western for damages on ac-
count OF the wyeth wreck, was trans
ferred from the civil to the federal
court Tuesday.
John d. Richardson has bought the
building at Eighth and Charles, for
merly occupied by the American
Printing Co. for $4,000.
r. II. Timmons of Topeka was the
speaker at the Rotary Club dinner
Tuesday.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-01-31

The "AIl for a Girl" musical COM
edy put on by Malcomb Macdonald
Post, American Legion, was well re-
ceived at the Tootle Theater Thurs
day night Last night another great
audience gathered and enjoyed the
production. There will be a matinee
today and the final presentation to-
night.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-01-31

Farms FOR Sale-250 acres three
miles from Graham, Mo. Well i'm
proved and priced right. Other good
farms for sale. w. Il. Freytag, Citi-
zeus Bank, Graham, Mo.--(Advt)
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-01-31

Some skunk stole William Hinton
flivver Sunday night.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-01-31

The Combe Printing Co. needing the
room for its other Industries, has dis
posed of its box factory to the Mis-
souri, Paper Products Co. made up of
A. N. Miller and II. and w. f. String
fellow, who have Incorporated with
a capital of S125,OOO and will occupy
the old Wyeth plant at Second and
Louis.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-01-31

c. Henry, q former employe of
Mrs. Wachter, was brought back from
Oklahoma Monday. He is under ar
rest for stealing silverware from Mrs.
Wachter.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-01-31

John G. Parkinson and John e.
Dolman are in charge of the ar
rangements Cor the memorial meet
ing of the st. Joseph bar, at the court
house this forenoon, at which time
the memory of the deceased will be
eulogiZed.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-01-31

The state highway board has APP
proved the plans of the special coun-
ty engineer for the St Joseph Faucet
road.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-01-31

Rock Undertaking Co. Lady at
tendant, s1s Frederick avenue.-Adv.
-he Goodyear Tire people have had
a mammoth 1900 pound truck on
exhibition here this week. 1t attract
ed a great amcunt of attention.
Willis Williams won his case
against r. w. Van Dusen and others
in the Seventh and Highland avenue
paving cases, and s25.0OO worth of
special tax bills are now of no value.
Judge Worries has modified the de-
cree in the divorce case of Bernice
against Edward d. Ray, by giving
the custody of the nine year old
daughter, Elizabeth. to her aunt. Mrs.
Menor Fry, of Plattsburg.
Everything you need for any kind
Of Painting. Wall paper. Chandlee's
Paint & Glass Co.. All Edmond street
ADV.
The majority Of St Joseph people
who lost sons and brothers in the
great world war do not care to have
their bodies disturbed and brought
home.
And now Gen. Leonard Wood is
indeed lost-for DR.. Robert Porter IN
his sermon Sunday stated what every
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-01-31

Meierhoffer Undertaking Co. pre-
sents character, service and consider
alton Ninth and Felix Phone u.
2e6.-Adv.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-01-31

Democrat already knows--that Wood
was not suitable for president.
The state highway board has ap- :
proved the plans of the special coun-
ty engineer for the St. Joseph Faucet
road.
Some skunk stole William Hinton's
flivver Sunday night.
Farms FOR Sale-250 acres three
miles from Graham, Mo. Well i'm
proved and priced right. Other good
farms for sale. w. Il. Freytag, Citi-
zeus Bank, Graham, Mo.--(Advt)
c. Henry, q former employe of
Mrs. wachter. was brought back from
Oklahoma Monday. He is under ar
rest for stealing silverware from Mrs |
Wachter.
The worst of the skunks entered |
the pastors study of the First Eng
lish Lutheran church Sunday night
while services were in progress, and
stole a $50 fur neckpiece and a 500
coat.
Jesse J. Beverly OF Topeka was ar
rested at the Morris plant here Mon
day. and taken back to Topeka to
answer to the charge of shooting a
negro girl
| At the annual meeting of the stock
holders Charles Chase was elected a
vice president of the C. w. Chase &
Son Mercantile Co.
II cost J. c. Smith OF Parnell IS in
police court Monday for being boozed
Sunday.
| William McHanners. a coal black,
is under arrest, charged with stealing
from A. ]. August.
Walter Jackson, who stole linen and
silverware valued at $3.50 from the
Robidoux was fined $50 and costs
Monday.
| T. d. Keenan, was on Monday
bound over to the criminal court to
answer to a charge of assault with
intent to kill Bert Ball
The st. Joseph Osteopathic Hos
pital on Saturday elected DIR. 7. o.
Pierce president. DIR. J. w. Mervine
vice president, DR.. w. w. Cow secre-
tary and DR.. A. C. Weed treasurer.
, Mrs. Vera Strong, who is suing her
husband. Louis L. Strong, for divorce,
and who has been absent in Califor-
= mia. returned Tuesday. and appeared
in court.
= A delegation Of St Joseph cops
headed by John Albus. William h.
Kueker and Judge Brendel attended
L the Senator johnson meeting at Cam
eron Wednesday night.
I County Clerk Art FerriI has re-
E ceived notice from the adjutant gem
P eral at Jefferson City that the war
service medals for soldiers OF the
Spanish American and the World
war are now ready for distribution.
: The quota for this county will be
D Employees of the St Joseph Ry. L,
= II. & p. Co., exclusive of the street
railway men, on Tuesday presented
Mr.. j. H. Van Brunt a handsome gold
watch and chain, and the street car
: men a nifty travelling bag. Appropri-
ate speeches marked tho presenta-
- tions. The department heads on
the Robidoux complimentary to the
q retiring general manager.
l. Silver. the ladies tailor. has re-
turned from a purchasing tour TO the
. East.
A jury I'm the probate court or
Wednesday after a two days trial de-
cided that Ben Gist was sane. and
: ordered his 5000 estate turned ovel
to him.
The validity OF the electric lighting
bonds will come up for hearing a
>, jefferson City today. The attorney
interested left for that place las
night
A jury in Judge Aliens court Wed
nesday gave w, II. Finley, a negro.
judgment for $3.50 against the stree
= railway, for being hit over the heat
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-01-31

Fire in the Buffalo pool hall and
the Schnaitman Cigar factory on
Wednesday night caused by leaking
gas meter was responsible for dam
age to the stock and building in the
extent Of $4,000. All loss is covered
by insurance.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-01-31

Sheriff Isaacson is anxious to dis
cover the Whereabouts OF Cecil and
Wayne Hollingsworth, heirs OF Ed.
Hollingsworth. who have an estate
coming to them.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-01-31

Democrat already knows--that Wood
was not suitable for president.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-01-31

In Judge Utz' division Tuesday
Louis L. Strong filed a crossbill and
answer to his wife's allegations, in
which he alleges that she is not a
suitable person to have charge of
their daughter, and further that she
is not a resident of this state.
Twelve orders of fuel were deliver
ed to destitute people by the welfare
board on Tuesday.
N. J. Downey for best Plumbing
and Gas Fitting 1902 Frederick Ave.
Phone 116.-Adv.
Robert E. Ford filed a petition in
bankruptcy in federal court Tuesday,
with unsecured claims of 1905 and
assets OF s2O5. 5000 Of which he
claims as exemption.
1t cost > oha Mcdonald, 617H North
Ninth street, $40 in police court Tues
day for speeding.
Louis a. Schaffer, who has for a
month past been acting cashier OF
the Bank of Kidder. has returned to
his post at the American National.
The business of the Tootle- Lacy
bank has grown to such proportions
that it is found that more room /;
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-01-31

Assistant to the vice president
Charles r. Berry OF the Chicago Great
Western. stated Thursday that Col
Frank r. Blount. who was captured
in Siberia by the Bolsheviki, was for
mer superintendent Of the Great
Western here, and Is well known in
this city.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-01-31

Morris Fine and his two daughters
were held up in Fines store, 22O2
Charles street. wednesday night. wnen
a lone highwayman made them hold
up their hands while he went through
the cash drawer and got $40 and also
carried away a considerable amount
OF goods.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-01-31

Missouri Nurses; Miss Jessie Doran.
vice president: Miss Mary Rudloff,
treasurer. and Miss Delphine Weeks,
a trustee.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-01-31

After going over the Commerce
Club canvas, and checking it with the
report OF Supervisor Graham. it was
decided not to go further into the
census enumeration Of this city.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-01-31

The worst of the skunks entered
the pastors study of the First Eng
lish Lutheran church Sunday night
while services were in progress, and
stole a $50 fur neckpiece and 800
coat.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-01-31

Advices received Thursday are to
the effect that Col. John ID. McNeely
OF this city. who went to France in
command of the old Fourth regiment,
has been awarded the distinguished
service medal by the British govern
ment
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-01-31

The answer to the st. ]. Ry L.. H.
& 2. Co.'S suit to enjoin the public
service commission from prohibiting
the company introducing an increased
rate, has been filed, and charges that
the street railway people are respon-
sible for the situation in which it
finds itself.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-01-31

The temperature at p. m. Thurs
day was 54 above zero. the warmest
day 50 far Of the year
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-01-31

Miss Marie Gekeler was this week
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-01-31

The Dubinsky Stock Co. closed its
season at the Tootles Wednesday
night.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-01-31

Jesse J. Beverly OF Topeka was ar
rested at the Morris plant here Mon
day. and taken back to Topeka ia
answer to the charge of shooting a
negro girl.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-01-31

beautifying his business place and
he is now at work spending from ten
to twelve thousand dollars on tasty
interior Improvement
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-01-31

James w. Miller OF Weston, 10
years old, arrived in the city Monday
and proceeded to have a good time.
His mother had him captured by the
police and sent home.
On the "sick wife" plea Henry
Schlinger of Atchison, who ran down
Maxwell Ingram Of this city last
summer, while auto speeding, was on
Tuesday fined 500 and costs in the
criminal court
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-01-31

Fire Chief Kane has received his
one demolished ,ast fall in a collision.
At the annual election OF
officers of the ST. J. Ry, L II. &
p. Co, held Tuesday, b. c. Adams of
Joplin was elected vice president and
general manager to take the place of
John II. Van Brunt.
Floyd Sommers and Matt ID. will
son were discharged in criminal court
Tuesday, the charge of robbing
against them having failed as Sam
whetstein, prosecuting witness, fail
ed to appear.
Don Riley's Motor Inn. Storage and
best repair department In city. Ia
dies rest room and free check room
in connection Seventh and Jule.-
Ad,
A we'll dressed man stepped into
W. A. Craighirs grocery, 1888 Olive,
Monday night. and after buying a
cigar, decided that the weed was so
bad that he held up Craighill and
made off with s33.
Gov. Gardner on Tuesday appoint
ed Judge w. X. James as a member
OF the commission to foster the move
ment in Missouri. to present a colos-
sal monument to France, commem-
Grating the battle of the Marne.
Col. ]. II. McCord and L. 7. Gold
+ ing have beer appointed by Gov. Gard
ner as a part of the Missouri delega-
tion to take part in Washington Aug.
18th in the celebration of the 300th
anniversary of the landing of the Pill
grim Fathers.
Meierhoffer Undertaking Co. pre-
sents character. service and consider
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-01-31

An automobile driven by Frank
Knapp struck a horse attached to
wagon of the American Railway Ex-
press, hitched in front of the Gazette
office, Wednesday afternoon. The
horse was considerably cut and bruis-
ed and the auto slightly wrecked.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-01-31

For anything in the real estate
line, see or write the Square Deal
Real Estate Co., Savannah, Mo-
(Advt.)
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-01-31

A delegation OF St Joseph gops
headed by John Albus, William h
Kueker and Judge Brendel attended
the Senator johnson meeting at Cam.
eron Wednesday night.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-01-31

Mrs. Vera Strong, who is suing her
husband. Louis L. Strong. for divorce,
and who has been absent In Califor-
mia. returned Tuesday. and appeared
in court.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-01-31

Rock Undertaking Co. Lady at
tendant, sIs Frederick avenue.-Adv.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-01-31

At the annual meeting of the stock
holders, Charles Chase was elected a
vice president Of the C. w. Chase &
Son Mercantile Co.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-01-31

Twelve orders of fuel were deliver
board on Tuesday.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-01-31

II cost ]. c. Smith OF Parnell IS in
police court Monday for being boozed
Sunday
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-01-31

The st. Joseph Osteopathic Hos
pital on Saturday elected DIR. 7. o.
Pierce president. DIR. ]. w. Mervine
vice president, DR.. w. w. Cow secre-
tary and DR.. A. C. Weed treasurer
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-01-31

Fred Lawless was hurt when his
horse ran away on Sixteenth and
Penn streets Wednesday,
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-01-31

County Clerk Art Ferrill has re-
ceived notice from the adjutant gem
eral at Jefferson City that the war
service medals for soldiers OF the
Spanish American and the World
war are now ready for distribution.
The quota for this county will be
sent TO County Clerk Ferrill.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-01-31

F, D. Keenan, was on Monday
bound over to the criminal court to
answer to a charge of assault with
intent to kill Bert Ball.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-01-31

The validity Of the electric lighting
bonds will come up for hearing at
jefferson City today. The attorneys
interested left for that place last
night.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-01-31

NJ. ]. Downey for best Plumbing
and Gas Fitting. 1909 Frederick Ave.
Phone l16.-Adv
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-01-31

William McHanners, a coal black,
is under arrest, charged with stealing
from A. j. August.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-01-31

The people OF South Park want
Hyde Park enlarged. and will tell the
park commissioners so at their next
meeting
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-01-31

A jury in Judge Aliens court We'd
nesday gave W. II. Finley a negro. a
Judgment for $3.50 against the street
railway, for being hit over the head
with an iron bar by a motorman.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-01-31

DR.. Stanley L. Krebs OF New York
in an address before the Commerce
Club Wednesday, predicted that the
reconstruction period would continue
three years longer.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-11-25

like bristles on brush. They
eventually found the way into an
opponents eyes. Bat called il his
porcupine punch.
Leach Cross wasn't a en-. npion
but he was a dangerous fighter be-
cause he used his head. Leach often
played EroEEy-au old Fitzsimmons
trick. His antagonist. believing the
rolling head and staggering legs the
cue for the finishing punch. waded
IN incautiOuslv Leach would then
straighten up like jack-in-the-b box
and whip over his own fnisher.
Jack Sicily describes a fight in
which another great stratestst,
Yankee sullivan. participated
largely with his gray matter.
When Sullivan fought game
Billy Bell OF Brooklyn ina ~. forty
bare-knuckle rounds he was really
beaten. for IN the middle of the last
session he whispered TO his much
cleverer opponent Il give up Bell.
I'm licked Bell turned 10 walk
20 his corner and Sullivan, quick as
on the back of Bells neck which
sent him down and out. This. OF
course was not fair nor manly tao
tics but IL was one Yankees nasty
tricks TO land a decisive sneak"
punch as a last resource.
smart" boxers always have q
good chance against the heaviest of
hitters. This is the case OF Georges
Carpenter against our Jack Demp-
sew
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-11-25
Dame Team Off For Final Battle Of MICHIGAN 39ies

park. The Valparaiso athletic auth
critics are playing the game at
Gary as an experiment If the con
test attracts "a crowd In is probable
that one of the big 1921 games OF
the Valparaiso team Will be PLAYED
ne Gary. Notre Dame or Colgate
have been suEge sted as opponents
for the NalpC team at Gary next
season.
Last Saturdays contests cleared
away all doubt as to the state
championship. Notre Dame has q
clear claim 90 the state title bv vir-
tue Of its victories over both Pur-
due and Indiana Indiana holds
second honOrs by winning from
Purdue. although the Boilermaker
made the Crimson work hard foI
victory.
Butler holds the championship OF
the 1. c. A. L.. while Depaw looms
up as the leader Of the secondary
schools outside the league.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-11-25
TO MEET
ARROW TEAM TODAY
South Bend and Mishawaka
Teams to Clash at Spring
brook Park.

The South Bend Arrow pro team
Will clash with the strong Mis,,a-
waka Pastimes this afternoon at
ESQ O'Clock at springbrook park.
he game VIII decide the South
Bend Hshawaka title and as keen
rivalry exists between the two cit
les the biggest crowd Of the season
i7 expected TO turn out for the bat
tie for the pionship hOnOrs.
Both teams are eager 10 get in
tOuhc with each other and q great
battle "a expected. The Arrows have
"a much heavier aggregation and the
Pasimes VIII depend upon their
speed 20 win the game today.
Backing Pastimcs.
Nothing much is known OF the
Pastimes' strength but what Is
known is that Mishawaka people
are backing their team to the limit
and expect TO surprise the South
Bend eleven by giving them a drub-
bling. It is also known that the Past
times have been strengthened by the
addition OF some new men and now
claim TO be fit to defeat any team.
The Arrow eleven is made Of
some prominent high schOol men.
Findley. Glueckert. Makielski Sla gel
and Grey. all OF these are good men.
Bobby Colup viii play quarter for
the Benders and ia said 10 be one
of the fastest men in Indiana.
Mgr. Frankel asks that the Past
time players meet at the Pastime
hall at 1880 o'clock from where they
viii go TO the park.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-11-25
HOPES FOR POST
SEASON CONTESTS
ARE NOW FORLORN
Princeton Turns Down Trip
TO Pasadena, and Ohio
State is Through.
BY HENRY y. FARRETI.

Omitted Press STAFF COrreSp Ondent.)
NEW YORK, Nov. 24-Hopes for
some post season interseCtiOnal
games 20 decidt the championship
claims Of several leading eleven>
seem forlOru. Princeton has turned
down the Pacific coast trip. Ohio
State has declined 20 play Notre
Dame and Pennsylvania State will
not talk until after the Pittsburg
game Thanksgiving day.
California. with one Of the best
teams developed on the coast. seems
10 be up against it for the annual
New Years game at Pasadena.
Princeton, as much the champion of
the east as any other team. does not
want 10 make the trip The Tigers
having -leaned up on football are
looking 10 the basketball title and
as five of the gridiron stars are on
the court squad. they want 10 leave
football a closed book for the year.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-11-25

Georges Carpenter has a chance
8lains- Dempsey NOT only because
OF his punch but hy his being what
iS commonly termed smart
boxer. a "smlr" boxer IS one who
uses his brains The br4uv boxer.
like Jhe individual lu civilian life.
has a roseatc chance 81 getting 90
the top.
Nearly all champions have not
only been hard h.tters. bur hard
thinkers ass wen. Dempsey knocked
cut Willard with boue-crushiuE
hits But before ne connected Thorn
with Jaw and body hc used his
brain. Notice the pictures NJ the
Geht and you viii observe Dempsey.
back turned running away from the
kausan. Then he turns. suddenly.
ON the unsuspeCtlu- Jess. and
eleaves through openings with ter-
rihIe thrusls that take -ll the uElr
out OF the champion Dempsey is
smart fighter
Carpenter out-trickel The pow
srful Joe Beckett wl-l the simplest
az ring -hOaXes Feiu-luE rapidly
Tor the body he lowered Berkett's
guard leaving the Jaw unprotected
3 lightning right beating the up-
coming II The Enslishman hands
terminated the neht
F1tzsimmou> Crafty.
Fitzsimmons wasn't smart box
er but ne was very crafty fighter.
He planned every move for open
inEs for his terrible punches Many
1ghtsSs were careless IA breaking
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-11-25

Ohio State, western conference
champions. may be invited 10 make
the trip but since the Buckeyes de-
clined to meet Notre Dame I'm a
play-on for the championship OF the
west, lt does not seem likely they
VIII look any more favorably upon a
game with the Pacific coast stars.
Nothing Developed
Nothing has developed I'm the pro
pCsal Of the New 1rk Nat onaI
league base5aii club l. have Penn
state and Note Dun, r:tet on the
Polo grounds The saturday following
the Army Navy game.
NoJre Dame is Wiling 10 is un-
derstood but Hugo Bazdek quite
rlghtfully wants TO beat Pittsburg
before ne arranEes champion
ship game. He's not sure about his
claim for the eastern crown until ne
gets Glenn Warmers pauthers out
OF the way. Ii is the belief in foot
ball circles here that either Pitts
burg or Notre Dame would make
the trip west If the coast people
would care TO have them
Next season claims for the var
Ious championships may be more
clearly established. The usual num-
Der Of intersectional games are be-
ing arranged between the real lead
ers.
Among the big tits in prospects
are Observation-Disclosures. Princeton-Chi-
cagO. Nale-Ohio State. Notre Dame
Army. Harvard-Notre Dame, Yale
Georgia Tech, Harvard Center Har,
ward Army and others.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-11-25
SIX PLAYERS TO
CLOSE FOOTBALL
CAREERS TODAY
ROckne Sends Team Through
Stiff Drill Before De-
parture.

Notre Dame gridlrOn hog- VIII
cover the last lap iu its sensational
race 20 a second national football
championship this afternoon 4t
East Lansing Mich. when Cap.
CouRhlin leads his eleven against
he erstwhile humble Michigan Az
E1eA The Notre Dame team wiU
be nafnss the services Of Chct
Wynne and perhaps George GipD.
the backbone Of the Rockue scor-
ing machine IN the final clash Of
the season.
When the squad comprising tho
first and second string players left
Tor the Aggie playground last night
Wynne was still incapacitated by
the broken wrist suffered in the
NOrthWe stern game and Gimp has
not yet fully recovered from tho
broken shoulder ne got at Indian
apoliA
Hard Drill wednesday,.
Rockne sent the squad through
stiff signal practice yesterday aft
ernoon. He IS taking no chances
on having the team. already ac-
claimed as western champions suf-
Ter a setback az the hands OF the
downtrOdden AEgies
Unless the hoped for but verv
inIrOb abie pOst-scasOn clash with
Ohio state Of Penn state material
ICES, six OF the Notre Dame veterans
viii don their blue jerseys for the
last time this afternoon They are
Capt. CouRhIin. tackle. George
Gipp. halfback. Norman Barry
haifback: Maurice Smith. guard:
Dave Hayes. end. and Joe Brandy
quarterback
The passing OF this sextet viii
leave a yawning zap in the Irish
lineup but with the second string
material now on hand ready to
jump into the breach prospects are
not half bad for a 1927 aggregation
which will be a worthy successor
10 the wonder team OF 1920.