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The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1920-04-24

Stevenson. Mr.. Earl Fletcher and
Miss Ola Stevenson were quietly mar
ried Wednesday; her many friends
wish her a prosperous life. Mrs.
Sarah Clark is on the sick list and is
improving slowly. Miss Elsie Spriggs
is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Matte
Stevenson and Mrs. Minnie Guthrie
we're visitors in our town Sunday.
Mr.. r. L. Clark is in the city for a
few days.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1920-04-24
The STAR HAIR GROWER
\ WONDERFUL 1.lr Dressing sas 0rs~vss

A Wonderful hHIF Dressing n orS~Ss
1000 AGENTS WANTED
Good money made. Want agents in
every city and village to sell the
STAR HAIR GROWER. This 10 Q
wonderful preparation. Can be used
with or without Strengthening Ironr.
Sells for 25c per box, one 25c box
will prove its value. Any person who
will use a Csc box will be convinced
No matter what has failed to grow
your hair, Just give the
STAR HAIR GROWER
a trial and you will be convinced
Send 25c for full sized box.
If you wish to be an Agent send
$1.00 and we will send you q full
Supply that you ear begin work ut
once; also agents terms.
Send all money by Money Order to
THE STAR HAIR GROWER MGR.
Box 912 Greensboro, N. C.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1920-04-24
MT. LEONARD, MO.
By Mrs. Alice Smith.

Rev. Batter of st. Louis is carrying
on a revival meeting. Miss Mildred
Seals Of Blackburn was the guest of
Mrs. Will Evans and Mrs. Maggie
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1920-04-24
Dear DR.. Logan.

AS a volunteer testimony. / wish
to say that | had suffered for many
years with rheumatism with such
severity that l could hardly walk and
could not sleep at night for pains in
my feet and legs. l secured a bottle
Of Mackey's Liniment through my
cook. Mrs. Annie Porter and after
using l am able to walk with ease
and sleep well at night. l recommend
the Mackey Liniment to anyone that
it will do just what it says.
MR.. ROBT. JONES (white.)
Memphis, Tenn.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-06-26

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Nsacalf. commander; L. u.
Tsaeriugton, adjutant.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-06-26

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Cons Of vetsfans.-Aeess On ssos
md fourth Tuesday evening Of esc1
month a. O'Clock in Memorial hall -
NJ court house. L. L. Aafne. ea-
msnder,:: Eugene johnson. secfsts3.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-06-26

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Meets regularly on second
and fourth Friday altar
moons Of each month at .
O'Clock in Memorial hall in
I the court house. G. II.
~ Church. commander: n. 6.
First. adjutanh
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-06-26

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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-06-26

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Rock Island Lodge.
No. $50. B. p. o. :.
Meetings first and third
Mondays Of each month.
DAN Z. BRENNAN.
Exalted Bulae.
C. n. IsAAc0Qu. secretary.
Club IONS: lis 18th 81.
Visiting brothers alWAys
VelcoUe.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-06-26
A Beautiful Home, Mod
ern in every respect,
shaded by Large Oak
Trees, Terraced and Sur
rounded with Shrubhery.
- ga4zs

Construction: OF bungalow type: wsesg.
proof ssueco On hollow tile: san-pssah.
12x90. facing eouth. sesssoo4 In saGnneR
and glassed In winter. LaeO living sseos
dining room. kitcAsn. bathFue0 an6 ID.
roea o. hsss 0eer: laEas han: tAsos hse-
roo0s and tealet rooa On ssceod nese.
Bathroom and htchea have tile Aoess.
Bathtub ulsd In rscess with shovss bosA.
Largo brick nrspiscs and Uuilt-in windev
ssas N living Feo0. Has bssa built -salg
thSss year.
Location: On coensr in hill district. sboaG
IL minutes walk from downtowa: -
paved street and Long vjsW oaFiiDo.
Prics: &ll.S00. Nay - sssa ~ aDpe1ns~
nsas only. Can 4. I. Ass.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-06-26
REAL ESTATE TO BE
SOLD

Bungalow, 5 rooms ana Datu'
modern, built two years; furnace.
cement basement; lot 40x11S. Price
$3.50. Cash. $500: balance BY
the month.
Bungalow, rooms, new. Mod
ern In every way. Oak finish IN liv-
ing room. Cement basement, fur
uace. Convenient to car line Price
$5,70o. Terms, $1,000 cash; balance
| BY the month. Possession, 10 days,
Cottage. s rooms, all modern.
Hill location. Garage. On paved
street Can be had for $4,750,
Terms. $1,000 cash, balancs ar
ranged to suit. Party leaving city
Possession in two weeks.
HANCE & GRUSKE
Phone r. !, 48S-485
A17-lS Safety Bldg.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-06-26


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The Ordway new era., 1920-05-14

Mrs. G. F. Patrick, who went to
Kansas City a week ago to consult
medical specialist. is very poorly in
health and has not been so well since
she left here. She was accompanied
by Mrs. ID. J. Mooney and Gunter
Patrick.
VIM. Edgar left last Sunday for
Long Beach, Calf, where he will
spend the next two months recuper-
ating. He will join Mrs. Edgar and
two daughters who have been there
for several months. They will visit
several California points before re-
turning to Ordway.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. H. Brooks, who
moved to Ordway from Kansas City
recently. are making extensive i'm
provements on their residence pro-
perty at Third and Sherman, put
ting the house in modern attire and
equipment. Mr.. and Mrs. Brooks are
attorneys and have engaged in bus
mess here.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. H. Croley stated
wmeii in Ordwcy "Wednesday that tb ~
had had a big rain in the west end of
the county on last Saturday evening
anu thab thoiC thC hsiiuCSt
tli..v ito ever seen. Fne iIail Cd =.
down more or less for two hours and
the ground was white with hail stones
C. e. Eagy and j. o. Eagy, two of
his neighbors were in with him to
make final proof on their lands.
Mrs. ]. Glen Miller and children
have arrived from their former home
in Chicago and joined Mr.. Miller here
in making their home in Ordway.
Mr.. Miller arrived several weeks ago
and opened a law office.
Hans Nelson residing south of
town, is having his residence painted
the finishing touch to n new home in
that neighborhood.
Mr. and Mrs. T. l.. Edgar and
daughter. Miss Muriel Edgar, have
arrived home after several months
spent in California. Mr.. Edgar has
improved in health but he stated that
he did not sleep as well in California
as he does in Colorado. They all en-
joyed the trip and the time spent ON
the coast.
You will find here voiles of dis
tinctivc styles and graceful daintiness
to satisfy your every need. The Lead
err. Rocky Ford.
The Ordway new era., 1920-05-14
CROWLEY BRIEFS

The Camp Fire girls are enjoying
themselves by participating in rides
and hikes these days. Recently they
enjoyed n ride and the first of the
week n hike. They are planning on
spending week or two at Rye in
the very near future.
C. A. Lindsey has the contract for
digging the basement for the new
school building and work was begun
last week on the same.
The Sanchez fanny has gone to
Las Vagas, N. NJ. where they expect
to make their future home.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. A. Lindsey and
Mrs. j. II. Park made a trip to the
Sand Arroyo district recently.
The Ordway new era., 1920-05-14
DR.. Emma Drake
Is. To Speak Here

DR.. Emma F. A. Drake NJ. d. will
be in Ordway on Tues. May 18th.
at which time she will speak to the
high school girls in the morning at
the school house to the women in the
afternoon at 2:30, at the NJ. e.
Church. Followed by a reception and
social hour, and at night at the
Evangelical Church. Every one Is
urged to attend these meetings as
they will be interesting and instruc-
tive. DR.. Drake is known in all parts
of this country, having been connect
cd with the Worlds Purity Fedora
tion. The Pacific Coast Rescue and
Protective Society. The women's 3
Christian Temperance Union and is
at present member of Idaho Legis-
lature. You will miss a treat IL you
fail to hear her.
The Ordway new era., 1920-05-14
BUYS PLACE
IN FORMER NEIGHBORHOOD

j. T. Mundell has bought the w. E.
Dalby ranch west of Ordway, in the
Numa district west OF the Numa
school house. The tract contains
twenty acres ana is well improved
and has been farmed on the intensi-
fled plan. He will move to the place
next fall or during the winter, the
ranch now being under lease.
Mr.. Mundell will be getting back
into his old neighborhood. having
lived for number of years on the
north side of the road and little to
the west. Mr.. Dalby and family have
been lfvfas in Ordway but for sever
al ears made their home on the
ranch
The Ordway new era., 1920-05-14
LOCAL |
HAPPENINGS

Il have moved my dressmaking
place to the Purdy building. north
of West Side Garage. Mrs. J. J..
Jones.
Get your seed corn at the Crowley
Co. Milling G. Nero. Co. we have the
Yellow Dent. Iowa Silvermine and
White Australian.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. E. Barker visited
in Pueblo last Saturday and Sum
day.
Mrs. Katherine Dryden of Battle
Creek, Mich, a former resilient of
this city. arrived last week to look
after her ranch located just north of
town. She was accompanied by her
daughter. DR.. Mary v. Dryden, and
a cousin Mrs. Reynolds of Kansas.
Mrs. Dryden lived here with her son
DR.. Dryden and. family about five
Je.rs ago. She will remain here for
several days to look after her pro-
perty.
Fred Cook and w. S. Brenneman
have dissolved partnership and Mr.
Cook will look after other interests
]. ]. Wassam and son, " P.was-
part of last week for weeks visit.
Tinted Lord Baltimore linen sta
tionery 2 for sic. Rexall Store One
Cent Sale goth, 21st and 22nd.
T. H. Foley has sold his lumber
yard in Rocky Ford to the Nicholson
Coal Co.
Rev.. Mr.. Bunch left Monday for
Greeley as one of the delegates to the
State Sunday School association, held
there on Tuesday and Wednesday.
w. r. Scott and family, former
Ordway residents and for the past
two years at Council Grove. Kans.,
are now in Bellingham, Wash.
A. w. Bartlett has been very i'll
for the past week and for the past
few days his Condition has been ser
ious
The Ordway new era., 1920-05-14

Noiles are fast becoming the most
popular fabric for summer, They
make such attractive frocks, with
the added virtue of not always being
in the wash. Our splendid assortment
comes. In beautiful color combina-
tons and most unusual designs. The
Leader. Rocky Ford.
The Ordway new era., 1920-05-14
HAVE NARROW ESCAPE

Olney Springs-A week ago Tues
day night the E. N. Freeman home in
Wheatridge where Mr. Freeman is
superintendent of the schools, caught
fire and after smoldering some hours
partially destroyed the kitchen. Mr..
Freeman and his mother We're over
come with smoke but aside from a
bad fright suffered no further in
juries.
The Ordway new era., 1920-05-14
A RIP VAN WINKLE
RETURNS BRINGS SURPRISE

Olney Springs Last Saturday
Roy Ma..cher came down from Rosi-
la bringing a nice assortment of small
evergreen trees for his friends. Mr.
Shaffer came with him. After be-
ing away from Olney Springs for
about thirtyfive years, the village
looks very different to him.
The Ordway new era., 1920-05-14
w. NJ. MCCULLOUGH BUYS
PLACE NEAR OLNEY

Olney Springs Last week Mrs.
Cowden sold her home north of Oh
ney to w. M. Mccullough who will
shortly occupy it. Mrs. Cowden has
since purchased the Fred Herring
ton home and will occupy 1t as soon
as she has 1t redecorated. Mr.. and
Mrs. HeringtOn will visit a time in
Kansas before locating.
The Ordway new era., 1920-05-14
OLNEY p. Il. A. ELECTS

Olney Springs-At the final meet
ing of the Parent Teacher asssocia-
tion held last Friday night Mrs. Roy
Mullhollen was elected president and
Mrs. Jas. b. Williams, secretary
treasurer, for the year
The Ordway new era., 1920-05-14
oLNEY GARAGE CHANGES

Olney Springs-Wm. Panes and
John Engle of Endsville. Indiana
came Sunday looking for a location.
they bought the Crane-Smith garage,
and will make their homes here.
The Ordway new era., 1920-05-14
RENioDELING RESIDENCE

Olney Springs-Thos Estes is add
ney.
The Ordway new era., 1920-05-14

Voiles-The latest styles in sum-
mer fabrics, plain and figured voiles,
batiste, OrRandies, pOplins and fancy
waistings. The Leader, Rocky Ford.
The Ordway new era., 1920-05-14
NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT

Estate of JOHN ULRICH Deceas-
ed.
Notice is hereby given that on the
21st day of June, A. d. 1920, the
undersigned will present to the
County Court of Crowley County,
Colorado, his accounts for final set
tlement of administration CT said
estate, when and where all persons
in interest may appear and object
to them, If they so desire.
AARON w. ULRICH
Administrator
MAST & MEIKLE, Attorneys.
First publication May IA, 1920
Last publication, June 4. 1920.
The Ordway new era., 1920-05-14
PUTS UP FARM HOME

Olney Springs. b. Mullenix is
building an adobe house on his home
stead about mile west of Olney.
The Ordway new era., 1920-05-14
EPISCOPAL CHURCH

Preaching at II a. m. and p. m.
Sunday school at 10 a. m.
Epworth League z. D. m.
Welcome.
F. w. PIMLOTT, Pastor.
The Ordway new era., 1920-05-14
GOVERNOR OLIVER H. sHouP.

know the nterchurch World Movement
forward the moral and religious side of American life
avoiding duplication
of choosing his Anything thn
OLIVER SHoUP
The Ordway new era., 1920-05-14

am object
business Of the churches will be systsmatd thnt there will
II of
".
ovie Commercial Association
The Ordway new era., 1920-05-14
TOWN BILLS ALLOWED

At regular meeting of the
Board of Trustees of the Town of
Ordway, the following claims were
allowed:
Ark. Valley Ry. L. &P. Co.
The Ordway new era., 1920-05-14

spring
beaded
caugh graceful Il
the other
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-10-30
.BECK'S SPEECH DRIVES
. MANY FROM. AUDITORIUM
Woman Rcbukcs Republican for
Bitter Attack on Ailing
President.
CANDIDATES ARE DIsAvowED
Anderson Rcpudiates Members of
His Party Who Have Announced
Themselves for Offlce-Declarcs
Montague and Glass Unopposed.

James NJ. Bcck's attack on Presi-
dent Wilson last night in an address
in tho interest OF the Republican
party. drove from the City Auditorium
some hfty persons. led by mid
dle-aSed woman. who halted the
speech by singing rebuke. Ref
erence TO President Wilson as more
of Il psalmist than a diplomat" pre-
cipitated the incident. In the midst
of his TRADE against the nations
chief executive, a well-drcssed woman,
sitting in the fifth row, arose.
81 came here to hear. you discuss
international politics. not 10 hear you
ridicule our ailing President" she de-
clared. Her reoukc evoked storm
of approval. AS she walked up the
aisle to the door. many men and wom-
en- picked up their hats and coats and
followed her. while others chcered.
Mr.. Beck. who was Assistant At
torney- under President Nc
Kiniey, started his address by eulo-
gies OF Washington and distinguished
virginians. and closed by reference
to Washington's Farewell Address
Colonel Henry w. Anderson intro
duced the speaker. He denied that
there were Republican candidates for
either the Senate or the House of
Representatives in this district in
Virginia. saying that none had been
authorised by the party or would be
recognized as such. Senator Glass and
Representative Montague, he said,
were unopposed
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-10-30
PREDICTS cox
WILL WIN GREAT VICTORY
Writes Nominee, as "Gratfied and Loyal Supporter
Praisng His Leadership of Dcmocracy-Declares
Candidate Has Spoken Fearlessy on Big Issues

emphatic Endorsement Of the voters
OF the country. = AS ono Of these
voters-and as one OF your fellow
citizens-1 want to express my entire
confidence in you and my confident
hope that under your leadership we
may carry the policy OF the national
government forward along the path
OF liberal legislation and reform un-
til the whole world again sees an
illustration of the wholesome
strength of democracy and the happy
fruits OF what the founders of the
republic proposed when they set this
government up.
ALLOW mo to sign myself,
Your gratiled and loyal supporter,
(Signed) WOODROW WILSON,"
The Presidents letter, 1t was init
mated at the White House. was sent
as an answer to tho claims of Re-
publican campaigners that there was
a wide difference between tho Presi-
dent and the Democratic candidate on
Article Y. of the league OF nations
Tho Presidents emphatic express
sion OF confidence should set at rest
any such belief and doubtless will
gain votes for Cox. White House Of
aeisls declared.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-10-30
NEW YORK COURT CONVlCTS
TWO FOR CRIMINAL ANARCHY
Isnac Ferguson, Chicago, and Charles
RuthcnberR. Cleveland, Given
Five to Ten Years.
tBy Associated Press.]

By Associated freSSJ
NEW YORK. Oct. 2s.-Isaac f.
Ferguson. Chicago lawyer and
Charles Z. Ruthenberg, OF Cleveland.
were convicted Of criminal anarchy
here tonight by a jury in Supreme
Court. Justice Weeks Immediately
sentenced them to States prison for
terms of from five to ten years each.
The men had been on trial since
October under an indictment re-
turned last year alleging that in pro-
noting publication of the Commun-
list manifesto in tho Revolutionary
Age, they advocated the overthrow
OF organized government by force.
James 'Larkin. Irish leader. convicted
several months ago, was indicted at
the same time.
Ferguson defended himself and
Ru,henberg throughout the trial.
Ruthenberg testified he had been the
Socialist party's candidate for sew
eral offices in Ohio. including those
OF Mayor Of Cleveland and Governor
of the State.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-10-30
IEy Associated Press.

NEWPORT. r. l.. Oct 29.--The
concrete steamer Cape Fear. United
states Shipping Board vessel. was
sunk in the deepest part OF Narragan-
sett Bay tonight in a collision with
the Savannah line steamship City OF
Atlanta. At a late hour nineteen Of
the crew OF thirty-four of the sun
Ken vessel were unaccountcd for.
The Cape Fear sank in three minutes
about half way between Castle Hill.
on the Newport shore and Rose
island going down bow first in le5
fathoms.
The Cape Fear was outward bound
from Providence for Norfolk in ball
last and carried only her crew. as did
tho" City OF Atlanta. which was bound
from Savannah for Providence with
4 cargo of pig iron. JUST how tho ac
cident happened was not definitely
determined tonight. especially as the
weather was clear with only a
slight cloudincss and Il light sea
running.
The city Of At!anta's bow was bad
Is damaged. the result OF hitting the
Cape Fear amidships. but although
there was "A scven-foot hole above
the main deck, the bulkheads held
and she anchored in the bay.
OF the fifteen men saved from the
Cape Fear five slid down lines to the
City of Atlanta and the others were
picked up from the water by ropes
or by boats that were lowered for
them.
Captain Garfield of the City OF At
lanta, in describing the accident. sa id
he picked up the lights OF the Cape
Fear and siGnallcd with one whistle.
which was answered. He was bear
ing steadily to port. he said with
plenty OF clearance room when sud
denly the Cape Fear swung across
his bow. He blew two whistles as
signal for the steamer to pass on
the other side and ordered full speed
astern but could not avoid the col
lislon.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-10-30
rBy Associated Prese.l

WASHINGTON. Oct. 2s.-President
Wilson wrote Governor Cox today as
"gratifed and loyal supporter" Of
the Democratic presidential nominee,
expressing entire confidence" in the
Governors leadership and admiration
Of his course throughout tho cam
paign."
II believe" the letter said. that
you will receive the emphatic indorse-
ment of the voters of the country"
adding that Mr.. Wilson wrote "as
ono Of those voters" 1t was recalled
that ballots both for the President
and Mrs. Wilson to permit them to
vote by mail recently were sent from
New Jersey at the request of the
White House.
The letter follows:
MY Dear Governor Cox:
"As tho campaign approaches its
climax, I want to give myself the
pleasure CT writing to say with what
admiration Il have followed your
course throughout the campaign. You
have spoken truly and fearlessly
About the great issuea at stake end
q believe that yau Will receiys ths
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-10-30
HUGE CONSPIRACY
TO HOLD UP PRICE
OF SUGAR CHARGED
NeiU England Crocers Arraign
Methods ofAmericnn Sugar
Refining Company.
IBy Associated Press. !


WASHINGTON, Oct. 2s.-A.ttorneys
for twenty-one Wholesale groccrs of
New England announced tonight they
had filed with Attorney General Pal
mer a petition in behalf of their
clients charging Earl d. Babst, presi-
dent, and other officers of the Ameri-
can Sugar Refining Company, with
having violated the Lever price con-
troll act. Company officials had con-
spired. the petition alleged, ito ex-
act an excessive pride for a necessary
Of f'lifc," and the petitioners asked the
to present the
charge to Federal grand jury.
They also asserted that the COM
pany's methods of distributing sugar
by contract constituted a violation OF
the Federal Trade Commission act,
presenting anidavits to support the
charge.
Citing the recent fall in the price OF
refined sugar, the petition said that
last June agents Of the refiners re-
ported that there would be o sugar
shortage In tho fall of 1920, and that
the price of sugar would be very high
during the balance of the year. and
induced the grocers to sign con-
tracts to purchase sugar NJ 221-3
cents pound for fall delivery. They
were told. tho petition said. that
otherwise no sugar would be furnish
ed them Mt all during 1920, which
amounted to practical threat to
lnjure and perhaps ruin their bust
ness as Wholesale grecsrs,r <