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The Prescott daily news., 1920-01-10
FORMER PRESCOTT MAN
 IS IN NEW HOPE FIRM

The following article is taken from the Star of Hope of this week and is of local interest, since Mir. Hit was for merly resident of Prescott:
 "One of the important business changes in Hope effective January 1st. is marked by the new firm name of G. w. Robison & Co.,, composed of Geo. w. Ribison, who for the past year has been located on Elm street in the mercantile business, prior to that time being located at. the corner of Main and Front Streets, and Henry Hit, who has been with MT. Robinson as a salesman for the past year, and has now purchased stock in the busi- ness.
 "These two gentlemen need no in troduction personally or as business men. Mir. Robison has been in busi- ness in Hope for a number of years, and Mir. Hit has also become thor oughly acquainted with the trade in this city. Both are men of ability and experience, are progressive in their methods, and are at all times alive to the best interests of their customers. The business for the year just closed has been highly satisfactory, says MT. Robison, and is steadily increasing, The Star of Hope wishes the new firm unqualified success"
The Prescott daily news., 1920-01-10
LOCAL NEWS ITEMS

Go to church tomorrow.
 All the new magazines at Guthries.
 All Serge Dresses at Is off.-Qual- ;+v Sbon 1-7tf
 Born last night to Mir. and Mrs. Jess Neal at Gurdon daughter.
 The Y. W. A. will meet Monday af- ternoon at the Baptist church at 5 o'clock
 George F. Cress will leave this ev- ening for business trip to Louisville, Kentucky.
 Fred Anderson is improving rapidly from a recent operation at the Park Sanitarium.
 MT. and Mrs. Will Mitchell returned today from an extended visit to Ida bel and other points in Oklahoma.
 c. H. McCants of Gale star route has our thanks for renewing his sub scription to the Nevada News today.
 Miss Norma McMillian returned to- day to Stamps to resume her music school after shending the holidays here with homefolks.
 The Local Division of the Woman's Auxiliary of the Presbyterian Church will meet with Mrs. Horace E. Bemis, Monday, Jan. 12. at o'clock.
 Mrs. John F. Hesterly will leave this evening for her home at Granite City, H., after months visit in Pres colt with her parents, MT. and Mrs. H. H. Allen and other relatives.
The Prescott daily news., 1920-01-10
S. |. A..

The School Improvement Assocla- tion met Friday afternoon. There was good attendance and much ln- terest and enthusiasm are shown at these meetings but we feel that while a number attend regularly we do not have as many parents represented as should be. There are number who never miss meeting but many more who .nsver attend or take any interest whatever in this organization, though their children benefit from the work accomplished. We bought playground equipment, water fountain, desks, foot balls, basket balls, curtains, etc., last year.
 There is much good and mutual benefit for fathers, mothers and teach CTS to meet once or twice a month to discuss what is best physically and Ieducationally for the child. What duty could be more important?
 We are putting on a big campaign for attendance at our two next meet ings, January 23 and February 6, and are giving prize, beautiful framed picture, to the grade that induces the most parents, whether members or not, to attend those meetings. The picture to be given to the grade out right. If you are the parents of one or twelve children you are given credit for your attendance in each grade you have child.
 Help us to make this the most suc- cessful year in the history of this association and attend the next two meetings at the Grammar School, Jan. 23 and Feb. 6, at 3:30 p. m. Secretary.
The Prescott daily news., 1920-01-10
and not sell any more.

and not sell any more.
 The Committee appointed to in4 vestigate the condition of the Poor Farm and County Jail report that these institutions are fairly we'll kept We find there are 8 inmates in the Poor Farm and would recommend that the county judge make such repairs about the premises as are needed,
 The Committee appointed to investi-I gate the county records report that they find the records we'll and neatly kept and rely upon the report of Conl'| missioners of Accounts as to their cor'| rectness.
 We wish to thank the Court, the| Prosecuting Attorney and his assisF ant, the sheriff and his deputies their courteous treatment. We respectfully ask to be discharged
The Prescott daily news., 1920-01-10

If William Jennings Bryan will de- clare for the free and unlimited coin- age of sugar, by golly, were for hini. --Arkadelphia Daily News. By cracky brother he auto be able to do it, as, judging from some of his recent ut terances he must have changed his title to the sugar tongued" orator of the Universe.
The Prescott daily news., 1920-01-10
NOTICE

During my illness my insurance business will be attended to by F. E. Murrah, at his office in Bank of Pres colt Building. will thank my friends and patrons to call on him for any in- surance they want, or for any infor- nation about existing policies. 7dtfw
 J. s. Began.
The Prescott daily news., 1920-01-10

Mrs. John W. Crosby and litl daughter, of Hope, arrived in the cit thls afternoon on a visit with M Crosby's parents, Mir. and Mrs. Duke.
The Prescott daily news., 1920-01-10
B. Y.P. U. PROGRAM FOR SUNDAY
 JANUARY II

Subject: Success as Achieved by Joseph.
 Leader: Floyd Powell. Introduction. Floyd Powell. The Favorite Son. Saxon Hit. The Dreamer. Hap Powell. In the School of Hard Knocks. Mag gie Walters.
 Faithful Mid Trials. I. A. Blakely. Rewarded at Last. John c. Mum. Summing Up. Fred Fuller. Allmembers are requested to be present promptly at six p. m.
 Secretary.
The Prescott daily news., 1920-01-10
CHRISTIAN ENDEAvoR PROGRAM

 Song.
 Prayer.
 Topic, Character.
 Bible. reading, Prov. 4:1-13. Responsive comments on the script ure lesson.
 What foundation must a strong character have? w. A.Newth. What place does self-control have in strong character? R. L. Blakely. The motto repeated in concert. Three dimensions of character. Mrs Jno. TreviHion.
 Business session.
 Benediction.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1920-08-05
WILL INSPECT
COUNTY ROAD
Route No. | From Metuchen
to Highland Park to be
Viewed by State Board.
is ACTION ON REPAIRS
Originally Laid With Warren
ite Has Failed to Prove a
Good Job is the Claim.
IS ACTION ON REPAIRS

BY Special Correspondent.
TRENTON, Aug. 5:-William j.
Kirby, acting chairman of the State
Highway Commission, has appoint
ed missioners Whittemore,
Young and Collins to inspect the
portion Of Route No. 1 of the state
highway system between Highland
Park and Metuchen in Middlesex
county for the purpose of determin-
ing the best course to be followed in
the matter of repairing it. 1t ap-
pears from the facts laid before the
commission that the road was orig
inally paved with Warrenite ma
terial and that it has failed. to prove
good job.
State Highway Engineer Thomas
J. Wasser recommended to, the
highway board that it request per-
mission from the state house COM
mission to proceed with the extra
ordinary repair of this section. Tine
cost Is estimated at about $50, 900
for bituminous surfacing. This
would be offset by some $4,000 to
$4,000 which would have TO be
spent anyhow by the highway de-
partment to keep the road main
tanned in some condition for traffic.
The highway commission before de-
Gliding to adopt the recommendation
of its engineer. decided to have a
committee of its members inspect
the road.
The board has approved the pro-
posed elevation of the grade eigh-
teen inches on Cherry street, Eliza
beth, by the Central railroad, in
order to increase the clearance over
its tracks.
Contract changes in the bid OF H.
". Scott for the improvement to
the Jamesburg- -Helmetta road were
approved by the highway commits
sion.
A digest of the report of Engineer
Mead of the Public Utility Commits
sion on the work in connection with
the Perth Amboy bridge was ac-
cepted by the commission and
spread upon the minutes.
The highway department. Is now
planning for the 1921 construction
program and proposes to include
the line of Route 4. Section 4,
through Keyport, Monmouth coun-
ty. In order to determine the mat
ter Commissioners Young. Collins
and Whittemore were named to In
spect the section and to decide
what best should be done there in
view of the trolley tracks through
Keyport. tss
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1920-08-05
ACT TO HAVE GOVERNOR
STOP MEXICAN REVOLT

BY The Associated Press
MEXICO CITY, Aug. 5:-Provi-
sional President de la Huerta has
sent a commission 10 Escaban Can
tu. governor of Lower California, IN
an effort to dissuade that ofnclal
the federal government.
Hopes are entertained by the pro-
visional president that the connlet
can be settled without bloodshed'
according to the Universal.
Covernment troops which will be
sent into Lower California 70 put
down the insurrection led by cantn
are being modified at Guaymas ana
Puerto Isabel in the state OF So
nora, and at other ports
General p. Elias Gales, secretary
of war, said last night:
"Cantu has not more than 1,ooo
men," he added. ''and they are
not Of the fighting kind. Most OF
them are sa1oonkeepers and gam
hierS"
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1920-08-05
DRINK
LESSL|QUOR
Only One Sixth of What Was
Being Consumed Before
Prohibition, League Claims

NEWARK. Aug. 5.-The state
ment of John F. Kramer. National
Prohibition Commissioner. a short
time ago when he stated that fifteen
million gallons of spirits had been
withdrawn from bond for consump-
tion during, the first six months OF
constitutional prohibition, brings
forth the following statement from
the Anti-Saloon League of this
state:
Fifteen million gallons is lot OF
booze. but 1t is only about one sixth
the amount of spirits and one six
ty-ninth the amount OF intoxicating
liquors that was consumed before
prohibition"
Figures by the Anti-Saloon league
show that during the six months
ending June 1917. the consumption
of intoxicating liquors was as fol-
lows: Spirits, S0.370.105 gallons:
beer. ss2. .669.s74 gallons and wine.
7i,S61,6sS gallons or total OF l.
03f.e01,1s7 gallons.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1920-08-05
RETURN CHILD
FOR FREEDOM
''crank" Held in the Cough
lin Kidnapping Asks Am
nesty in Change for Baby


PHILADELPHIA. Aug. 5:-The
crank" disclosed as August Pascol,
of New Gretna, n. j., refuses to re-
veal the whereabouts of little Blake
ley Coughlin unless granted amnes-
ty. He is bartering TO exchange the
child stolen from his parents home
for his freedom.
He is said to have gone so far as
to admit the thirteen months OLD
baby is hidden in Atlantic itCy- I'm
portant developments are expected
day that the "crank's" name Is
August Pascol, of French and ltal-
ian extraction who recently lived
here and since last week at New
Gretna. N. j.
Police and postal agents are
searching for a woman friend OF
Pascops. in the belief that she has
the child. Pascol still is being
grilled by the state police. He was
taken to New Gretna after capture
Monday near Egg Harbor.
passed. is the right man and he
was in New Gretna after his
capture" United States Attorney Nc
Avoy said today.
Pascol, the police learned today.
opened an account with Philadei-
phia bank June q, four days after
the father of the kidnapped child
had placed $4,000 in a hiding place
near his home. The mysterious letter
writer signing himself the crank. had
directed this be done. as a prelimin-
ary to the return of the child.
The first deposit was $1,000. Later
larger sums were added On Mon
day morning before his arrest Pascol
paid the balance due on his new
home in New Gretna with certified
check on the Philadelphia bank
Pascol's parents settled at Bridge
port. N. j., where Pascol was born
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1920-08-05
REFUSE TO REVEAL NAME Of
MAN m COUGHLIN CASE

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. SAL
though they gave out considerable
information regarding the man un-
der arrest in connection with the
kidnapping of Blakeley Coughlin,
son of Mr.. and Mrs. George Cough
lin. June 2, federal officials declined
to reveal his identity.
It was said important develop
ments were expected within twenty
four hours. The prisoner who the
authorities say is the writer OF the
letters signed "the crank" and who
is alleged to have swindled MI
Coughlin out of $4,000 on the
promise to return the boy. was still
being questioned in an effort to
learn what connection II any he had
with the Kidnapping.
Postal authorities and Pennsylva-
MIA police expressed the belief that
he is not only the swindler but the
actual abductor.
The man is resident of New
Gretna, NJ j., eighteen miles from
Egg Harbor, where he was captul co
Monday. He recently purchased a
house at New Gretna and bought an
automobile prior to that time he
/ lived in a rooming house in North
Seventh street. He was said to have
shown every indication or prosperity
ssThe day he left said the pro
prietor, ''he showed me checks thai
totaled $4,000. He appeared always
to have plenty of money and ire
auentiy talked about how much he
had.
George A. Leonard. chief postal
inspector. said the prisoner Is about
forty years old. of foreign birth ano
well educated. Apparently he has
no relatives in this country. SO iar
Leonard declared the man has main
tanned his innocence and claims ne
was walking near the railroad wnen
the box supposed to contain SlV'Oou
additional ransom money was hurried
from a passing train. Curiosity I'm
pelled him to pick UP the box He
dfsclaims any knowledge of the kid
naping or anything connected with
the case.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1920-08-05
{oW Commission Government
VIII Operate In City Like This
Can EdItorial)


Having tell how commission
of the
cities in
Of the details regarding the government ITSELF
election soon
Amboy the
of
of so
Of signatures
necessary place man in nomination fixed by law and varies
cOrding city
Of
The commissioners
They agree upon the DIFF
departments
Department Parks Public The
Finance o.
Under the Department Affairs
responsible the mayors ONCE city clerk city attorney
municipal hospitals dispensares. the city has
The and Finance of the office
comptroller
assessment and has general supervision over all financial matters
The Department Public Safety embraces the divisions of fire.
police health garbage and ashes excise building inspection and police
Department improvements has under its
jurisdiction
municipal n
The Public
municipal buildings
the city hail. the hhou pumping station and any other structure
belonging the city.
M the other working in total ignorance OF what going on
branches government
largely the state the Board
the The continues
members meet independently securing their funds
through Board of innate IS now
municipal
be superintendent
commissioners
the
are
Naturally, directly
will be
inclined the right for the place rather than the
position incompetent rendered pohta party
the of the Board of
Conn of Trenton
under common council number Republicans
nominated Democrats
places and then the board voted unit for nominees
political affiliations
o. o
to
is
Republicans while Progesve thus most
political a the commission"
commission
and
the municipal
far as their tons concerned.
description of the workings commits
help but
anquated compl
Amboy ad
providing foundation for
form Of that
devised for municipality This proven Dy the afse
adopted and making great pro-
gress it,
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1920-08-05
CHILD FALLS FROM SECOND
FLOOR OF HOUSE; BRUISED

Little Marie Thorne, three and a
half years old. daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Leroy Thorne of 161 Brigh-
ton avenue miraculously escaped
death last night when she fell from
the second story window OF her
home to the pavement below. To-
day Marie Is running about with
nothing but q few bruises on her
head, after treatment by DIR. George
Fithian who was summoned when
the accident occurred. 1t is thought
that the child hit a projection OF
the frame of a first story window
which lessened the force OF the
fall considerably.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1920-08-05
Encouraging Reports Made
By Commission Workers, Who
Plan Details OF Campaign

polls will be the main drawback to
be overcome and differeat phases
of the campaign to that end were
discussed.
The fact that the signers of the
commission government petitions
represent every section of the city Is
also taken as an encouraging feature
to the campaign. The fourth and
sixth wards, especially where II was
at first thought the opposition would
be the keenest. has many in favor
of the change.
The next big step in the move will
be the calling for a special election
by the city clerk, and which must
be duly advertised in the official
newspapers of the city and by
notices posted around the city. This
action will probably be taken in a
few days.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1920-08-05

At a meeting of the executive
committee of the Perth Amboy
commission government association
held in the offices of Adrian Lyon.
enthusiastic reports regarding the
progress of the movement were re-
ceived from the different workers
and general satisfaction expressed
as to the way the matter is being
placed before the people. Different
plans were outlined in an effort to
get all of the sections of the city
aroused to the need of a change in
the governmental system.
With the day for voting on the
commission issue not so far off.
those in back Of the movement real
ize the need of hard work to get out
the vote. II is generally agreed
that the failure of going to the
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1920-08-05

BY The Associated Press.
LONDON, Aug. 5.-Soviet Russia
concluded a secret treaty with Ger
many concerning Poland a few weeks
before the great Polish offensive says
a correspondent of the London Times.
The treaty it is stated contained
the following provisions:
Russia without interference from
Germany would be allowed to ap-
propriate all of Poland's arms,
munitions, rolling stock and food
stuffs.
After the conquest of Poland per-
mission would be given Russia to
send a number of bolshevik COM
missioners into that country to con-
troll exports of Polish supplies of all
kinds.
Russia would then undertake to
completely evacuate Poland in favor
of Germany which would hold the
country as guarantee against
future credits to Russia in return for
German goods and labor.
Russia" the correspondent adds,
intends to try to avoid the terms
of this treaty by the creation of q
Polish bolshevik army. The first step
in formation of which is now being
taken in occupied areas of Poland.
When Russia withdraws from Poland
she will leave this Polish army per-
hitting Germany TO take such steps
as she can to face the situation.
The bolsheviki are convinced
England VII not materially aid
Poland and will wage their next
campaign against Rumania and
Bessarabia."
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1920-08-05
ASKS That soviets Accom-.

LONDON, Aug. 5.-Le0 Kau1er-
Ell. president of the Moscow soviet
is reported TO have sent a message
TO his government asking that Rus
sia accept Immediately the original
British proposal for an armls<ice
with Poland.
The Evening News learned that
the government considered the
Polish situation would be talked over
today in conference with the
French government There is no In
tention on the part of the allies =
depart in the slightest degree frQfn
their position regarding Poland. Ine
British government may have -
call for volunteers within the 4fx<
few days to aid In the preservation
Of the Versailles treaty II would Be
possible for. the war once to s<nd
four divisions within the next feN
weeks, two divisions immediattIx-
steps are being taken 10 mobilize
the navy. but the cabinet has not 1se<
definitely decided"
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1920-08-05
England TO Aid Poland.

PARIS, Aug. 5. - England has
taken steps to rapidly mobilize two
divisions for service in Poland, ac-
cording TO the Matin. which adds
that plans for transportation and re-
victualing of this force has been
prepared.
Negotiations between France and
England for the purpose of devising
means for aiding Poland are being
pushed rapidly and the bureau
which has been liquidating war
stocks has cancelled certain previous
engagements.
PARIS, Aug. Sit was semi
offieially announced here today that
Lord D'Abernon. head OF the British
mission TO Poland. and J. j. Jusser-
and, head Of the French mission.
would leave Warsaw before the end
OF the present week.
Ask Mission 20 Return.
WARSAW Aug. s.-The FouSA
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1920-08-05

PARIS, Aug. 5:-Russian bot
shevik forces have crossed the riv--
er Bug on a wide front northwest OF
Brest-Litovsk where a great battle
Is being fought, says a dispatch
from Warsaw. quoting an official
statement issued at the Polish cap
ital last night. On the northern sec
tor OF the front where the soviet
armies are piunging ahead in an ef-
fort to reach the corridor connect
ing Poland with the Baltic the Poles
are said to have won local success
as
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1920-08-05
ROAD PROGRAM
MAY CAUSE TILT
FreehoIders Meet This After
noon on Highway Repairs;
Richardson and Fox May
Be Heard From.

NEW BRUNSWICK, Aug. 5. - A
meeting of the Board of Freeholders
will be held this afternoon at 8
O'Clock. 1t is expected that the
matter of improving the Jamesburg-
Helmetta road will be taken up at
the meeting. A bid on the work has
been submitted by Harry Scott. but
II is desired that one-third of the
expense of the work be borne by the
state. The state highway commission
has approved the Scott bid. but does
not favor the state aid.
County Engineer Alvin B. Fox and
County Solicitor Frederick +.
Richardson are not in favor OF q big
road program and considerable OPP
position to the Improvement VIII
come up at the meeting this after
noon.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1920-08-05
Americans leave Warsaw.

WARSAW. Aug. 4, 500 P. NJ. =
Most Americans, excepting welfare
workers and others having business
in Warsaw, viii have departed from
this city by tomorrow night. 1t was
announced today. More than 200
left for Danzig tonight and the
American legation has arranged for
800 sear reservations on trains leav-
ing tomorrow.
The majority of the French popula-
ton have left Warsaw, there being
about 1000 in the French colony
prior to the bolshevik offensive. The
American, British and French
divisions probably will withdraw
when the Polish government is forced
TO leave but the course to be pursued
by the American legation viii depend
on instructions from Washington.
Members of the American con-
sulate staff and persons connected
with the American typhus expedition
moved to Camp Cruppa on the lower
Vistula near Graudentz. which is
headquarters for the typhus expedi-
ton.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1920-08-05


wh is causing grea in
Of
Of
Of
to
Russian march in
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1920-08-05
WIN Confer With soyiets.

WARSAW, Aug. 4.-General Ro-
mer, and his police on the Polish ar
mistice commission will go to Minsk
tomorrow, TO meet representatives of
soviet Russia and attempt to halt
activities between the two countries.
Credentials giving the commission to
engage in negotiations preliminary
10 a treaty OF peace, as well as 10
arrange for an armistice are being
prepared tonight.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1920-08-05

BERLIN, Aug. 5.-Herr Gessler,
minister of defense. has gone 70 East
Prussia on tour of inspection.
There has been indications Of a
visit over the proximity Of bolshevik
troops on the East Prussia frontier.