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CECIL COUNTY NOTES.
Special Correspondence OF Every Evening

Special Correspondence OF Every Evening
Elkton, Md, April ga fatal ac-
cldent occurred on the Joseph Worrllow
farm at Zion, yesterday, when his daugh-
ter, Jessie, aged s years, while watching
her father grind corn had her dress caught
IN gasoline engine and before the engine
could be stopped she was hurled around
the Wheel striking her head with such
force that her skull was badly fractured.
She died soon after being taken 10 Bal
timore hospital.
Harry Green of West Nottingham, who
was arrested some time ago. charged with
stealing two bushels of wheat and held
under bail for court at West Chester,
Pa, walked to the prison n few days ago,
a distance OF 40 miles, and surrendered to
the sheriff When arrested his employer
needed his service and went his bail. After
Green had completed his work his en-
ploycr withdrew his bail bond and the
authorities had no time TO come after the
young man, when he decided to walk TO
the jail.
Professor John r.. Edwards. assistant
director Mt Tome Institute, died Tuesday
evening, at his home in Port Deposit. after
an illness of several weeks. He was 80
years of age and n native Of Cumberland
Mrs. r. G. Lewis and Miss Mary II.
lamar have been elected delegates to
represent the Womens Club of Elkton ut
the State Convention of Federated Clubs
to be held next month in Baltimore.
Little Britain high school will hold
commencement exercises, tomorrow even
ing. Six girls and one boy made up the
graduating class.
Marriage licenses were issued in Elltton,
yesterday, TO Allen A. Kline aud Lavina
Louise Schaffcr, both OF Elkton William
Amos Of Philadelphia and Alice kell Of
Port Deposit, Md.
The annual banquet Of West Noting
ham high school will be held Saturday
evening in Nottingham town hall
MIR and Mrs. Ralph Clifford of Louis
Vile Ky. viii spend the Weekend with
the formers parents, Dr. and Mrs. ID. L..
Clifford, ut Zion
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NEWS OF A DAY
FROM THE STATE
Rush of Early Spring Weddings
Claimed Attention of Dover
Preachers, This Week.
FARMER LOST IN A SWAMP
Supposed Wild Man in Laurel
Neighborhood Was Harmless,
Demented Negro From
Baltimore.

Special Correspondence of Every Evening
laurel April 22-After keeping the
country between this town and the
villages of Pottsville and Bacon, west and
south of Laurel, in state of anxiety and
fear for several days, the supposed wild
man" who was thought by many TO be
Lemuel Price, the Negro murderer who
escaped few days before the date set
for his execution, has been captured and
brought here and lodged In the local jail.
He proved to be Charles kenney, colored
of Baltimore, Md. When first seen week
ago by Mrs. James ID. Pusey who lives
about two miles South of here, and others,
the man was fairly well-dressed and ex-
cept for the apprehensive and timid way
he spoke and acted, running like a scared
rabbit for the branch on the approach of
anyone. he would have excited no sus-
picion When brought before Magistrate
Arthur S. Hearn, he was ragged and un
kempt. His clothes had been almost torn
TO shreds by dogs, which folks in the coun
try had "sicked" on him whenever he
approached n house, and the briars and
brambles through which the dogs had
chased him and on one occasion they had
"treed" him. He had S2l when arrested
The Negro asked that word be sent to
T. f.. Kelbaugh. proprietor of hotel in
Baltimore, for whom he said he had work
ed, and Mr. Kelbaugh, by telephone.
asked that the man be taken care of until
he arrived when he would take him back
TO Baltimore and care for him.
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RUSH OF WEDDINGS AT DOVER.

Special correspondence of Every Evening
Dover, April 22-The following couples
have been married here by Dover ministers
within the past few days:
Elwood Waters of Townsend and Mil
dred Owens of Dover, by Rev. Alonzo
rravers, pastor Of Armory NJ. L. Church.
William Thomas Mabrey and Winifred
Seenans, both of Clayton, by Rev. H. g.
Budd, principal of Wesley Collegiate
Institute.
Charles r. Milby and Amy e. Scotten,
Goth of Dover, by Rev. Floris Ferwerda,
pastor of Dover Presbyterian Church
Delbert II. Banning of FELTON, and
Frances Hurley of Dover by Rev p ".
Crosby, pastor OF Dover NJ. p Church.
Warner b. Ennis OF Houston and Ella
g. Carrow of Dover by Rev p W Crosby
Joseph II. Wagner and Emeline \.
Weatherby. both Of Viola. by Rev. J. w.
Colona. pastor Of Wesley NJ. L. Church.
Eben Alden Townsend. Jr., of Nillsboro
And Rebekah Fawcett of Georgetown BY
Rev. J. W. Colona.
John Faulkner, Jr., and NJ. Alice Stan
ley, both OF Dover, by Rev. J. ". Colona
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NEWS OF LAUREL.

special Correspondence Of Every Evening
Laurel, April 22.-Mrs. Elisha Lynch
of this town and Riley ]. Massey Of near
Laurel were married. Saturday evening
by Rev Frank r. Carpenter OF st. John 5
VI. T.. Church, in Seaford. Mr.. Massey Is
we'll known young farmer.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sirnan NJ Elliott are
receiving congratulations ON the birth
of their first child. daughter, who ar
rived yesterday morning. Mrs. Elliott
formerly was Miss Emma Boyce. daughter
Of Mrs. ID. Harley Bovcc.
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LOST IN A SWAMP.

Special Correspondence of Every Evening
Seaford, April 22.-Horace Davis.
farmer living near Blades. became
lost in Morgan 5 Swamp about two miles
from Scaiord. last night He started home
alone, during binding rain storm
Though familiar with the road he became
bewildered. His horse was standing in
the middle of the swamp, unable to
move, being hemmed in by trees and
thick underground.
For two hours the man cried for help
and when finally some of the residents
heard his cries they organized q search
ing party and invaded the swamp. BY
the use of lantern and flashlights they
managed to reach the unfortunate man,
whom they found completely exhausted
He was conveyed TO Blades, where he was
revived
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NEWS OF sEAFORD.

Special Correspondence of Every Evening
Seaford. April 22-Miss Mollie Hast
ings. an aged Seaford woman, was bad
" injured. yesterday, by falling and break
ing her thigh. as she attempted to mount
the steps leading to the home of friend.
She was taken TO Salisbury, Md, hospital
for treatment.
Seaford high school has organized
track team which is practieing daily to
compete in the Delaware scholastic annual
track event on April Z. The members of
the team are Howard Griffith Thomas
Donoho and Paul Bowden.
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NEWARK TOWN COUNCIL.

Special Correspondence of Every Evening
Newark. April % After the three
new elected members, Robert ! Morrison,
DIR George W Rhodes and otto ".
Niddoes, were sworn in Town Council,
at meeting Tuesday night. organized
for the year s. u Herdman was re-
elected secretary and treasurer and coll
lector Of taxes. Charles y Evans was
reelected attorney and Andrew l.. Fisher
assessor.
The Board Of Health was reappointed
as follows Professor G. H. Penny. DIR
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and wide difference of opinion existing
among citizens, the Board of Education
will hold an election, on Saturday, May l.
ut the public school building. at which,
each white taxable will be entitled to one
vote.
The two sites submitted by the Board
include l-aeres at North State and Wash
ington street and ID acres north Of Della
ware avenue, known as the Harrington
Wilson site
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SALES OF PROPERTY.

special Correspondence of Every Evening
Middletown. April 22.-Sheriff J. T.
Grassland has sold his home on South
Broad street to the Conference of the
VI. Y. Church. to be used rs residence
'or the presiding elder Of the district,
Rev w. 4. Wise. The price paid was
$500. Mr.. Grassland has built three
houses on South Broad street, using each
IN turn as residence until it was sold.
Daniel W Stevens has purchased of
Mrs. L. c. Green 60 feet of land, adjoining
his home on South Broad street
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-22
RECTOR ON ANNUAL TOUR.
Special Correspondence OF Every Evening

Special Correspondence of Every Evening
Middletown, April 22.-Rev. DIR. Thos,
]. Lacey. rector of Redeemer p. L. Church,
Brooklyn, n. Y, was at the Middletown
Hotel this week DR. Lacey is making q
motor tour of Delaware and Maryland,
studying the Colonial church foundations.
He is rector of one of the oldest Episcopal
churches in Greater New York, and is
widely known for his writings on various
phases of the immigration problem. The
King of Greece made him an officer of the
ROYAL Order Of George |.
DR.. Lacey spends his vacations each
year on the Eastern Shore of Maryland
md has large circle of friends in these
parts.
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Prof. Moves to Address Chemists.

Professor W. \; Moves, president Of Of
be in this city Monday night as the
guest of the Delaware branch of the or
ganization, numbering about 100 mem-
bers. A dinner at the Hotel du Pont will
be followed by an address from the guest
of the evening. who is also head of the
Chemical Department Of the University
of Illinois. on the stated subject, 'Funda-
mentals for Chemical Development.
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DELAWARE CITY.
special correspondence of Every Evening

Special Correspondence of Every Evening
Delaware City, April 23.-Tomorrow
viii be reciprocity day at the Delaware
City Century Club The Middletown
New Century Club will give the program
for the afternoon.
If the weather permits the Delaware
City baseball team will play the first game
of the season, Saturday, April "a at Fort
du Pont diamond, with Parkside of Will
mington.
Miss Ethel Reyhold spent last night
in Wilmington with her aunt, Mrs. Charles
ID. Everett.
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A JERSEY WEDDING.
Special Correspondence of Every Evening

Special Correspondence of Every Evening
Dover, April 23.-A wedding of in
terest to Dover folks took place yester-
dav at Railway, y. j.. when Miss Mar
iorie Cook, daughter of Mrs. J. H. Cook
of Railway, y. j.. was married to Mr.
Roy Clarke, son of MIR and Mrs John
Clarke Of this town The bride was
attended by her cousin. Miss Dorothy
Johnson. and the groom by his brother,
William Clarke of this town.
The groom served overseas and was in
the thickest OF the fighting, sustaining
injuries which fora time necessitated his
remaining in the hospital
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CAESAR RODNEY GRADUATES.

Special Correspondence of Every Evening
Dover, April % The senior honors
Of the Caesar Rodney High School. have
been announced. The following members
will deliver essays:
Salutatory Lillian kesselring. Dover;
valedictory. Essly Craig, Wyoming: hon
orary essays. Jeanette Kesselring, Dover:
Aida Jones, Woodside; J. Allen Frear.
Wyoming
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DIVORCES GRANTED.

special Correspondence Of Every Evening
Dover, April 22.-Final DEGREES in
divorce have been granted by Kent county
Superior Court to the following:
Edith Scott Emory from Arthur J.
Emory; Florence G. Cooper from Albert
l.. Cooper.
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To VOTE ON SCHOOL SITE.

Special Correspondence of Every Evening
Dover, April 22.-That the taxpayers
1f Dover might decide as to the site of
the new school building for the white
children of Dover, two sites being cor
.idered by the Dover Board of Education
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-22

Charles II Blake, Dir Herbert J Watson
Robert + Jones and Orlando X. Strahorn.
Committees were named as follows.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-22

Street and Sewer Charles w Colmcry.
Robert J. Morrison and Otto w. Widdocs
Light and Water~E. Clifford Wilson,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-22

DR.. George W Rhodes and Mr.. Morrison
Building Jonathan Johnson, Mr.. CE
merry and AIR. Wilson.
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GRANT g DAVIS D;st,hto Eighth s. Marke
Ou aIe gfo oU
| s. Market Phone 3729
Ie at all neUs stands.

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Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1920-04-30
WHAT YOUR FRIENDS AND
NEIGHBORS ARE DOING

Ralph White sprafned an ankle
last week, while peeling logs. and
Is compelled to navigate on crutch-
eS.
L. j. Laforest went to Lewiston
thursday morning to select a nur-
sery stock for this springs plant
ing.
Fred Mooers. of Eureka Ridge,
was an outgoing passenger for
Lewiston on Mondays morning pas
senger.
W. E. Stoddard, of Clifford, was
an Orofino visitor last week. and
departed on Saturdays mornins
passenger.
c. ID. McEachron. J. M. Bryant
II. Walrath and Ike Grigg were
outgoing passengers on Monday.
morning train for Lewiston.
E. o. Dodge went down the rive,
on a raft. last week and returned
home, from OSofino via Ahsahka
on Mondays morning passenger.
Marshall LeBaron, president Of
the North Fork Highway District
was county seat visitor Monda,
and departed on Tuesdays mornins
passenger.
Miss Eve shannon, who mas beer
visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs
Jas. Shannon of Eureka Ridge, de
parted Thursday morning for Grea
Falls. Mont.
Miss Elsie Johnson, who was Wis
iting with Mrs. j. w. Donaldson
departed for Lewiston Monda,
morning to resume her studies a
the Normal
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1920-04-30

". Blake was a passenger on
thursdays morning train.
sberm Mix departed on Wednes-
,ov,s morning passenger for Mos
COW.
G Clugston was an outgoing
.ossencer on Tuesdays morning
train.
ure Isabelle Mcintosh was an
,,ro,ne passenger on Tuesday
morning train.
Mrs. Florence Piatt was an out
tao Messenger on the train Wed
pesday morning.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. L. Givens were
outgoing passengers on the morning
tain last Friday.
Mrs. Phil Canton was an outgo-
- Messenger on Thursdays morn
ING train for Lewiston.
Mrs. Madge E. Fohl departed for
Garfield Monday morning. to be
absent a week or two.
Mr. and Mrs. r. H. Bailey of
pierce. we're outgoing passengers on
wednesdays morning train.
Rev. W. w. Crabb WIS an out
Going passenger for Colville, Wash.
m Saturdays morning train.
w A. Wellman, deputy county
auditor was an outgoing passenger
IN Saturdays morning train.
Rev. Hoffman,, pastor of the
Methodist church. has been chosen
nv the graduating class of the We
;nne high school to deliver the bacca-
laureate sermon. The exercises
will take place on Sunday evening,
May 9.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1920-04-30
GOVERNMENT INSURANCE

The information many eX-ser-
vice men have been waiting for is
contained in a recent bulletin is
sued by the government bureau OF
War Risk Insurance, which was re
ceived this week by Clearwater Post
No So. American Legion. A total
of 4,61O,3SS applications for War
Risk Insurance, representing more
than $4,000. 100000. have been
received by the bureau of War Risk
Insurance. The applicants ri many
cases have been awaiting definite
announcement of the terms of the
new policies before applying for
conversion of their War Risk In
surance to permanent forms.
The six permanent forms of
United States Government Life In
surance into which the war time
insurance may be converted are:
Ordinary Life unemployment Life
Thirty Payment Life. Twenty-year
Endowment, Thirty-Year Endow-
ment and Endowment maturing at
the age of So The policies may
be made payable in one sum. in
elected installments, or in Install
ments through life, at the option of
the insured. The standard prac-
tices of private companies have
been included in the policy con-
tract, including total and perma-
nent disability benefits. The poll
cies are now being printed and will
soon be issued to those who have
already awaited themselves of the
privilege of converting into the new
government forms. Those who have
dropped their war time insurance
may reinstate same before June I
1920, by making the payment OF
two monthly premiums on the
amount of insurance to be rein
stated Ex-Service men interested
can see the bulletin at the Bank of
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1920-04-30

Grandma Crockett returned from
kendrick Saturday afternoon. after
an extended visit with her daugn-
ter and son-in-law, Mrs and Mr.
Charles Lewis
John B. Collins commissioner OF
the Pierce Highway District was an
Orofino visitor Tuesday and depart
ed on the morning train. Wednes-
day for Lewiston.
Mrs. VIM. Duross departed for
Ahsahka on Wednesdays morning
passenger and proceeded by Stage
the came day to her home at the
mouth of Elk Creek.
Mr.. and Mrs. s. H. Gayman were
outgoing passengers on Wednes-
days morning train. Mrs. Gayman
has been seriously i'll for some time
and went to Lewiston for medical
! treatment.
Kendall Judy and brother from
the East went to Lewiston on Wed
nesday's morning train KendalPs
brother is just recovering from 2
severe case of the Flu, and came
west to recuperate.
Leo. McCarty Lewiston attorney
came up on Fridays afternoon
train to transact business before
the Probate Court Mr. McCarty
returned home on the passenger
Saturday morning.
K. H. Bailey, president of the
Pierce Highway District, was ar
Orofino visitor last week, attending
meetings concerning highway mat
tiers. Mr.. Bailey went down the
river on Saturdays morning pas
senger
4 R. /. Ewing, State District En-
gineer. was in Orofno last Friday
attending an important meeting of
the county commissioners regarding
highway matters. Mr. Ewing re-
turned to Lewiston on the morning
train Saturday.
County Attorney F. E. Smith de-
parted for Spokane on Monday
morning train. Before returning
Mr.. Smith will attend the Repub-
lican State Convention, at Occur d
Alene. which promises to be an en-
thusiastic gathering.
Mrs. Reed, a we'll known former
resident of Pierce, died in Spokane
last Friday and was inferred the
following Monday. Mrs. Reed leaves
a son, T. B. Reed in Pierce and 3
daughter, Mrs. G. V. Friedman
now residing in Spokane.
]. c. Bullock was taken to Mos
COW Tuesday morning for medica,
treatment at the Gritman Hospital
Jake is suffering from imperfect
circulation in his left leg but hopci
to return home in short time am
resume his business activities. Jol
ly Bullock accompanied his fathe
as did also, DR.. Fairly.
r. u. circuit was an OulSOlll
passenger for Moscow Monda
morning. Pete makes regular week
ly visits to see the folks at HON
and appears to be well please
with his new position as prim
booster for Latah's county seat an
surrounding country.
MIR. and Mrs. VIM. Cavanaugl
who have been visiting relative
here we're outgoing passengers o.
Wednesdays morning train. Mrs
Cavanaugh is a daughter of MI
and Mrs. w. C. Musser of Gilbert
and Mr. Cavanaugh is a son of
w. Cavanaugh of the Deer Cree
section. Will Cavanaugh is rail
reading at Oakland, Calf, and
making good.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1920-04-30

FOR SALE-Eggs from pedigreed
White Leghorn hens and roosters
with a trap nest record of from
$50 to 2S7 eggs per year. $3.50
per setting. $1,000 per 100.
Mrs. II. d. Britain.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1920-04-30

FOR SALE--At bargain. 80 acres
in famous Colville Valley, miles
north Colville. Practically level.
go acres farm land, Is cultivated.
running water. 2 room house and
barn. Enclosed with three wire
fence. Price $4,000. $1,000 cash.
Easy terms. Inquire Rex Trutton.
Gilbert, Idaho.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1920-04-30

WANTED-girl to do general house
work for couple, no children. Long
time position for anyone willing to
do what Is right. Place applica-
ton now and assume duties month
later If you desire. Phone Z. Mrs.
c. A. Krogh.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1920-04-30

A. A. Johnson of Rogersford, Pa,
Vdoubled the egg production of his
hens in only ten days. He used In
ternational Poultry Food Tonic. It's
wonderful egg producer. Try It,
Sold by Orofino Mercantile Co.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1920-04-30

FOR SALE-One house with SIX
rooms. and three lots. good well
with pump. A bargain. Terms easy.
Also two sets of harness, one light
and one heavy See J. S. Hogue.
Orofino.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1920-04-30
GET FREE CORN

The Fidelity State Bank will
furnish free to the frs twenty
men who cut out this application
and mail it to the bank. eight
pounds (erough to plant one acre.
of Rustlers selected white dent seed
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1920-04-30

INSTRUMENTATION black navy tie
inscription w. w. Records. lost
between school house and Burns
block. Please return to Della Losteh.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1920-04-30

CANDY BUSINESS.-W start you.
at home. or anywhere; everything
furnished; $40 wkly., up; men
women; experience unnecessary,
Speciality Candymaking Co. Phila-
delphia, Pa, 5 South 18th st.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1920-04-30
APPLICATION

Address, --------------
hereby make application for eight
pounds of Rustlers selected white
dent seed corn and agree to plant
1t where it will be kept pure, to
return ten pounds of the seed in
the fall and exhibit eight of the
best ears l can find at the Fidelity
State Bank fall corn show.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1920-04-30

Crofino by calling upon Adjutanl
and Finance officer, X. " Merrill.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1920-04-30

WANTED-Man and wife to run
cook house, man can work in
mill at $500 a day. about II men
to cook for. A. M. Case Lumber
Co. Orofino, Idaho.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1920-04-30

FOR SALE OR TRADE-A good
average Jack years old. Nice
disposition and extra breeder. Cali
at the o. X. Barn, Orofino, Idaho.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1920-04-30

FOR SALE-New Zealand Red rab-
bits. Extra fancy stock. Phone
228. Mrs. Olive E. White, Orofino.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1920-04-30

FOR SALE-Model 50, 5-passenger
Overland. Re-painted and in Al
shape See Bert Lomax, Orofino.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1920-04-30

FOR SALE-well located lot, Orc
fino, and some furniture. Inquire
of Lettie A. Brown, Orofino.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1920-04-30

EGGS S. c. and r. c. Reds, $3.50
for Is. Also w. L., $1.00 for Is.
Mrs w. T. Bennett.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1920-04-30

FOR SALE H. p engine. Call
E. A. Wise, phone OK. Orofino.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1920-04-30
CLASSIFIED ADS

Try two cans tomatoes for Csc.
Orofino Trading Co.
The Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1919-current, 1920-09-24
To the Patrons Of the Marion
Home Telephone Exchange

We feel that no apology is necessary
for telephone service because il is a mat,
ter of common knowledge that prices for
labor, material and supplies used by the
Telephone Company have increased in the
same proportion that other material and
labor has increased
We do feel however. that statement
of conditions is due to our subscribers be-
fore such an increase is made
The Marion Home Telephone Exchange
is operating under franchise, purchased
in 1905 and under the provisions of the
franchise the proposed new schedule Of
rates could have been put in effect several
years ago II has always been the policy
of the company to charge the lowest rat.
possible consistent with the proper opera.
ton of the property, and the new schedule
of rates has been made only after the clo.
sest economy and supervision have failed
to effect fair margin over he necessary
operating expense.
The average monthly Pay Roll for the
first eight months of this year is 5000 OO
per month greater than in 1919 and OK.
pendltures for material for maintenance
and rerair are double the former prices
while the new schedule of rates will nro.
duce an increased revenue less than the
increase of Pay Roll alone