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The St. Joseph observer., 1920-02-07

In these days of souvenir hunters
and divorces says the Mexico Led
gers own chaperon, 1T ia not good
taste to look too closely at the initials
on the table linen"
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-02-07

After mar falls two or three times
on an icy sidewalk he is bound to
conclude that there is some good in
the law prohibiting the carrying of a
flask in the timo honored pocket,
points out the Mexico Ledger,
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-02-07

A minister at Knobnoster is making
his sunday evening services popular
with young folks by running a reel ~
movies and. an illustrated song on tie
screen after the sermon. Children
who used to protest that Sunday
school once week was church
enough for them now are clamoriug
TO go back in the evening and fire.
quently drag their parents out when
Otherwise they would have stayed at
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-02-07

The report OF DIR. F. r. Anthony,
vital statistics registrar for Nodaway
county, to the state board Of health
for the year 1919, shows a decrease
over the preceding year of 2s deaths
and decrease in births Of 49. The
number Of deaths for the year 1919
was "a, for 1913 it was l21, whereas
the births for the two years were 1?2
and 10 respectively.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-02-07

"A dispatch from Paris says ultra
fashionable men will wear ruffles on
their trousers the coming season., -
notes the Smileyville Express. THE
editor Of the Express will introduce
t'ois fashion in Smileyvile. our trous-
ers already are so fraycd around the
bottom that in another week they " u
be right in style"
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-02-07

When the Guilford bomb case in
which u. A. Bledsoe Of that commun-
ity was charged with placing a bomb
in a shock of fodder on the farm Of
Grnt Richards, his brotherin law,
and at the explosion in which Rich
ards sustained several injuries, went
to the jury who found him not guilty.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-02-07

The supply Of Havana and Porto
Rico cigars appears slfe for a while.
at least. \ new cigar factory in Jop-
lin has just begun operations "on a
large scale" according to the Globe.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-02-07

predicts Drop in Clothing was
the headline over a recent Chicago
dispatch. THE prediction is justi-
fled" remarks the Smileyville Ex-
press. ours is just about to drop off
Of us"
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-02-07

The president of the Wool Growers
Association says that even if none but
the finest wool were used it would be
impossible to use more than 81 worth
in mans suit of ordinary size, which
explains to the Sedalia Capital why
the profiteers have SO much wool left
to pull over our eyes.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-02-07

When Montrose home was discoN.
covered to be on fire early the other
morning, it was found that the ropo
10 the fire bell was missing 50 that
the general alarm was delayed and
when a volunteer teamster sot the
chemical cxtingr.sher to the blaze it
charged since the last fire and there
fore worse than useless. Under thcs-,
circumstances. of course. the house
burned down.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-02-07

away the remainder, the Douglas
company declined to prosecute, and
Highfield was discharged from Gus
tody.
The 500 Boy Scouts OF this city will
celebrate Good Turn week" the com-
ing week.
City Counselor Louis V. StigsA was
the speaker at the Commerce Club
luncheon Wednesday, and discussed
city problems and affairs
Secretary Of Commerce Joshua w.
Alexander viii arrive next week to
tour his old district, the Third, IN the
interest of Capt. MI - .ssl-..
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-02-07

-Four St. Louis bidders who imagin-
ed there wasn't that much real money
in all the Ozarks and offered Wayne
county SO cents on the dollar for its
4 million dollar issue of road bonds
got the surprise of their lives when
the Bank of Waynesvillo took the en-
tire issue at par.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-02-07

S. Fl. Covihgton of Decatur county,
months ago and bought farm in
Adair county. He was so pleased
with Missouri that he wrote back to
his neighbors, and last week A. E'ri,t
and w H. Euritt. also from Decatur
county came down to Adair county
and bought MIR. Covington's farm from
him for $4,000 more than he paid
fer It. The farm contains $40 acres.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-02-07

The total assessed valuation OF JEFF
ferson City and Cole county for taxa
tion purposes FOR 1920 will be far in
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-02-07

Six projects involving an expendi-
ture Of tl,77l,O22 in this county will
be laid before the state highway
board at it's meeting in jefferson City.
Feb. 10.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-02-07

A committee of the building indus
TRY bureau of the Commerce Club
appeared before the council Monday
night. and recommended changes in
the building code
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-02-07

Mayor Whitsell at the Rotary Club
luncheon Tuesday told of the difficult
ties in the way of repaving Frederick
Avenue and South Sixth street
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-02-07

In the past twenty years, Justice
OF the Peace B. F.. Jeter. Of Butler.
has united in marriage 375 couples
and his fees for each couple have
ranged from $40 down to nothing.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-02-07

Benton High school won the debate
from the Oregon High school, at the
local school Monday night.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-02-07

There are 5,o35,oG6 bearing apple
trees in Missouri, and yet, alleges the
Argus, the only apples on sale IN
Brookfield are shipped in from other
states.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-02-07

Those misguided ones who thought
that all they needed to do to secure
whisky under physicians prescrip-
tion was to imagine that they had the
flu, have another dry guess coming.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-02-07

Constable W. S. Patten complains
that there has been such a slump in
fees in his office that it now hardly
pays.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-02-07

Forty-three declarations of citizen
ship intention were filed in the fed
eral court here IN January.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-02-07

Ten speeders and motor rules vic
lators paid the penalty in police cour
Monday.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-02-07

Because of the illness Of state wit
nesses, the James NJ. Means man
slaughter case went over in criminal
court, Monday.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-02-07

Herndon Keene, a negro. was rob
bed OF SIS and a leather coat Mon
day morning by two white men who
held him up.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-02-07

home. The experiment is reported to
have caused a marked increase In
church attendance, even in Knobnos-
ter, where It always has been good
because there was nothing else to do.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-02-07

thorfties in helping TO stamp out the
influenza, public meetings will not be
disturbed. If the public does not help
the ban on all meetings will be put
on.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-02-07

Because a meat hook fell on hin
Ernest Elford wants Morris & Co. /
pay him $4,000.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-02-07

Lieut.. Laurence Gray, 2s, son Of
state Senator Howard Gray of Car
thage died Tuesday after a months
illness from complication OF dis
eases. Lieut. Gray was one of the
heroes OF Belleau Wood, serving with
the marines when they helped stop
the German drive for Paris. His arm
was shattered by a German machine
gun bullet and he also was gassed in
that engagement. Gray was gradual
ed from the University of Missouri
law school in 1916 and was associat-
ed with his father in the practice of
law. Besides his parents he is sur
vived by his wife, formerly Miss Helen
Leggett of Carthage.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-02-07

Because witnesses were absent, the
case against Holden Easter, the seer,
charged with criminal assault on Mrs.
w. ]. Davidson. went over in criminal
court Tuesday TO the next term.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-02-07

ture of zinc products. According to
officers, Robinson denies ownership of
the stolen liquor.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-02-07

J. w. Gore, twenty-five years OF
age, was arrested Monday, suspected
OF the late hold-up In East st. Joseph
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-02-07

Mrs. Amelia, wife of o. A. Winston
the King Hill grocer, died Tbursda!
morning.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-02-07

A public garage will be built on the
Schneider lots. on the site OF the old
Tullar stables
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-02-07

Father and son week will be OBJ
served here by the churches. Feb. l6-
.22.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-02-07
LOCAL MATTERS OF
GENERAL INTEREST

William n. Purvis died on Saturday
and was buried in Mount Mora Mon
day.
Buick while he was at church Sunday
night.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-02-07

After Roy Highfield, employed al
the Douglas Candy factory, had stolen
a gallon and half of alcohol. and
sold one gallon for $40 and threw
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-02-07

Fifty-two teachers were absent from
the city schools Tuesday on account
Of illness.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-02-07

Fire starting from sparks from the
smokestack did $1,000 worth of dam
age to the Myers greenhouses Monday
night
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-02-07

At the board Of health meeting
Monday night, II was decided that II
the public eo-operates with the au-
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-02-07

Central Labor Council will have its
annual Easter ball at the Prinz acad-
emy.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-02-07

city $4,000 cars have been registered
against 1000 last year. The increase
in st. Louis is not so large but is
great increase. The record for this
year is 10000 against 1900 last year.
Mr.. Sullivan estimates 100000 cars
viii be registered by the department
before July /.
LOCAL MATTERS OF
GENERAL INTEREST
William N. Purvis died on Saturday
and was buried in Mount Mora Mon
day.
Some skunk stole William Huff's
Buick while he was at church Sunday
night.
Because of the illness of state wit
neSses, the James NJ. Means man
slaughter case went over in criminal
court, Monday.
Forty-three declarations OF citizen
ship intention were filed in the fed
eral court here in January.
Constable w. S. Patten complains
that there has been such a slump in
fees in his office that it now hardly
pays.
Ten speeders and motor rules vio-
lators paid the penalty in police court
Monday.
j. w. Gore, twenty-five years OF
age, was arrested Monday, suspected
OF the late hold-up In East st. Joseph.
Herndon Keene, a negro, was rob
bed OF SIS and leather coat Mon
day morning by two white men who
held him up.
Benton High school won the debate
from the Oregon High school, at the
local school Monday night.
Mayor Whitsell at the Rotary Club
luncheon Tuesday told of the difficult
ties in the way of repaving Frederick
Avenue and South Sixth street
Six projects involving an eXpendi-
ture Of tl,77l.O22 in this county will
board at it's meeting in jefferson City.
Feb. 10.
A committee of the building indus
try bureau of the Commerce Club
appeared before the council Monday
night, and recommended changes in
the building code
Those misguided ones who thought
that all they needed to do to secure
whisky under a physicians prescrip-
tion was to imagine that they had the
flu, have another dry guess coming.
Because witnesses were absent, the
case against Holden Easter, the seer,
charged with criminal assault on Mrs.
w. ]. Davidson. went over in criminal
court Tuesday TO the next term.
Fire starting from sparks from the
smokestack did $1,000 worth of dam
age TO the Myers greenhouses Monday
night
Central Labor Council will have its
annual Easter ball at the Prinz acad-
emy.
Fifty-two teachers were absent from
the city schools Tuesday on account
Of illness.
Father and son week will be OBJ
served here by the churches Feb. 10,
22.
A public garage will be built on tbs
Schneider lots. on the site OF the old
Tullar stables
| At the board Of health meetinl
Monday night II was decided that q
the public eo-operates with the au
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-09-07
ON TRAIN WHICH
KILLS DAUGHTER
Big Four Crossing Scene of
Double Tragedy.
Special to The Times.
aNFFF

NEWCASTLE, Ind, Sept. Miss
Merle Adamson, ~, daughter of L. E.
Adamson, 1889 West Twenty seventh
street indianapolis, and Donald Byrd -,
of Frankfort were killed Monday when
a west bound Big Four passenger train
struck the automobile in which they were
riding two miles west of here
Miss Adamson was a stenographer in
the Offices of the Lake Erie & Western
railway, Indianapolis, and with her
mother and Byrd had spent the weekend
at Modoc, Rendolph county, visiting rel
atives.
When the party was preparing to start
back to indianapolis Mrs. Adamson de-
cided to take the train and Miss Adam
son and Byrd assured her they would
meet the train in indianapolis.
Mrs. Adamson was a passenger on the
train which struck the automobile.
She had premonition of the impend-
ing tragedy and just before the automo-
bile was hit remarked to fellow passenger
that she felt concerned over the safety
of her daughter, who was driving home
in the machine.
The engineer stated he sounded warn
ing for the crossing and that the auto
mobile suddenly came on the track in
front of the engine.
The train ran a quarter of mile be-
fore it could be stopped after the acct
dent.
Byrd was prominent at Frankfort, his
home town. lie served as a lieutenant
in, the field artillery during the world
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-09-07
COUNCIL MOVES
ON MULES HOME
South Side Market Ordinance
introduced.

A move designed to compel the board
of public works TO find a home for its
100 street cleaning and ash hauling mules
other than their present abode, in the
city barns al 1874 Shelby street, was
made in city council last night when an
ordinance, establishing a city market IL
the barns was introduced.
The council plans to have the mules
moved and the market established before
winter so standholders now stationed
along the curb in Fountain square may
have winter quarters, President Gustave
G. Schmidt said
The board OF works started several
weeks ago to find another place for the
mules.
With a new market officially estsb-
lished in the barns the board wiz have
10 get busy and get results, the council
men said.
The new market, which is to be known
as the Fountain Square market. will have
the same legal status as the downtown
city market.
Establishment OF the new market paves
the way for the creation of similar util-
tiles in other parts Of the city.
The council, without comment, passed
the 1927 appropriation ordinance and
fixed the new city tax levy at Sl.O6l on
the 500 Of taxable property.
The total appropriation is s4,-
695, ,6916f
Authority for the city controller TO ne
gotiate 100000 temporary loan, payable
Dec. 81. 1921, at not more than 6is per
cent interest to apply on the city's debts
from now until Jan ]. 1921. was granted.
The loan is necessary because Of the
shortage Of city taxes due to the mistake
In the assessed valuation made between
Continued on Page TwO.)
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-09-07

half day sessions will be held 1t
Shertridge and Manual for the re-
mainder of the week.
The halliday schedule will apply all
week to the grade schools.
Shortridge and Manual Training
high schools and the Benjamin Har-
rison grade school may be closed dur
ing the week of the national G. A. r..
encampment so the three buildings
may be used by the visiting dele
gates
1t was announced at the city school
administration building today that
there was no shortage in teachers in
indianapolis as there was sufficient
supply to meet the big demand.
1t was explained at the superin-
tendent's office that the full roster of
teachers shows an improvement over
last year as well as two years ago.
Schools in various Indiana cities
for months feared they would be un-
able to fill all the teaching vacancies
but this does not apply to Indian
apolls. II
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-09-07
GOV. COX INSISTS FIGHT
is AGAINST REACTION
TWeLUe Men Named
by Moore Are
Called

CHICAGO, Sept. Twelve men,
designated by Edmund H. Moore, as
professional money getters of the re-
publican party, were subpoenaed to
appear at the senatorial slush fund
hearing just before the investigating
committee resumed its sessions here
today.
Those subpoenaed are:
Charles McNeider, Mason City, Ia.
G. W. Mcclure, Atlanta, Ga; C. h.
Mavity, Mason City, Ia; C. w. Lee,
Chicago; Henry E. Owens, Chicago;
Fred w. Upham, Chicago, who is
treasurer Of the republican national
committee and already has testified
H. c. McEldowney, Pittsburg; A. B.
Paxton, Wheeling, W. Va; Frank A.
Refiey, Columbus, o.; Charles
Fritsche, Detroit; Reeve Schley. New
York City, and C. c. Bralnerd, Wash
ington, d. C.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-09-07

Buddy and John, Ruth and Sarah
started to school today.
Nearly every Indianapolis house
hold was the scenee of much confu-
sion.
AS usual, some startling symptoms
Of painful sunburned backs aecus-
toned to bathing suits developed
when John and Henry attempted to
get into a nice white shirt.
In some instances shoes would not
fit and the curly locks Of Mary re-
fused to be braided.
1t is estimated that approximately
44,000 boys and girls win be regis
tered in the grade and high schools
before the sessions close today.
official figures will not be obtain
able until later in the wRek, but the
enrolment this fall is expected to ex-
eeed that of last year in both the
grades and the high schools.
: "A few of the city kindergartens
opened today, while the majority will
open next Monday.
The Arsenal TechnicaI will begin
on a full-day basis Wednesday, but
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-09-07
SMITH INSISTS
HE'S NOT DEAD

Whitney f. Smith of Los Angeles.
formerly Of Portland. Ind, declared
in a letter to The Times today that
reports OF his death are greatly ex-
aggerated.
His death was announced, accord
ing TO the letter. in the lass issue OF
the quarterly Of Indiana university
This is surely an exaggeration Of
my present condition and take
pleasure In refuting some Of the ideas
that might he conveyed" he says
relative TO the announcement.
"The report doubtless grew out Of
the fact that I an living In the city
of the angeles In the golden state.
TN 1913 l departed the earthly
life, which ! was leading IN Port
land. Ind, and ascended to this
haven
You may be surprised TO learn
that there are many Hoosiers here
and the place is really very crowded.
contrary to earthly reports. but there
is still room for more"
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-09-07
Another Record Breaker
Crowd Wends FairWard
Harness Races, Judging Contests, Exhibits
and All Sorts of Amusements on List

Clear, crisp autumn weather brought
to the state fair today another crowd
with the proportions of 8 record breaker
A continuous line started fling through
the gates at o'clock this morning.
The first day attendance record was
broken yesterday with $4,000 persons
passing through the gates.
The program today included continu-
alton of stock judging, harness races
military drills, hippodrome show and
the automobile show.
Side shows, cold drink stands and
''hot dog" venders lend atmosphere to
the fair.
Boy Scouts acted as guides and gave
visitors assistance.
Passenger airplanes circled over the
grounds all day.
Numerous new features have been
added and the old ones have been made
over to attract this years visitor.
In addition to Indiana made products
a number of other states are exhibiting
agricultural products.
Exhibitions are so numerous that hun
dreds of tents have been erected for the
overflow from the display buildings.
Booths of concerns from all parts Of
the country flank both sides of every
sidewalk and road in the grounds, and
the visitor is able to be Instructed in
anything from a hand tractor to a wash
ing machine.
The Young Women's Christian associa-
ton and the Women's Service League of
the democratic party are maintaining
service booths for visitors.
ALL DAY LONG
THE BANDS ARE PLAYING.
All day long band concerts are given in
the coliseum, where judging contests are
held.
The big hippodrome show at the Col
iseum at night, which drew hundreds of
persons last night, is one OF the big
features on the weeks program.
The automobile show building, which
is the second largest in the United
States, drew many visitors during the
day and evening
One hundred and seventeen exhibitors,
representing we'll known cars from ali
parts Of the country, make up the show.
Passenger cars, roadsters, touring cars,
electrics and trucks. ranging from ex-
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-09-07
MINERS FAIL TO
RESPOND TOCALL
About 100000 Remain Idle in
Pennsylvania Districts.

wILKEsBARRE, Pa, Sept 7.--Dis-
tricia /, and . OF the Mine Workers OF
America failed to respond in a whole
hearted manner today TO the call OF union
leaders to break the insurgent strike and
go hack 10 the mines.
About 100000 mine workers remained
IN idlenesss and production was only
about 30 per cent normal.
Districts and . followed the insur
gents lead and kept their lines intact
Here and there a colliery was able to
get started but as a general proposition
tho strike in these districts remained un-
broken.
In District the situation was brighter
for the union leaders
Several big collieries operated with a
man force that was almost normal
In the Wyoming valley. the Lehlgh
valley company was working about SO
per cent normal and the Lehigh and
Wilkes Barre started three collieries that
have been idle since Sept. l.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-09-07
LABOR DISCUSSES
MACSWIlNEY CASE

PORTSMOUTH. England. Sept. T.
Formation OF a general stan for labor is
one of the main proposals before the
annual trades union congress. which con-
vened here yesterday.
The whole country Is watching the
meeting with the keenest interest, on
account OF the forthcoming national coal
strike, but the opening session was taken
up mainly with political discussions,
dealing chiefly with the refusal Of the
government to release Terence Mac
Swiney, lord mayor of Cork.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-09-07
MINISTRY VIEWS
SHARPLY DIVIDED
MacSwiney Hunger Strike
Hurries Lloyd GeOfge Home.
%NZZsNsA sA1fsz<e'S<9<

LONDON, Sept 7-sharp divisions Of
opinion In the British ministry over the
governments policy toward Terence
Macswiney. the hunEer-striking lord
mayor Of Cork. and other matters led
Premier Lloyd George to abandon his
plan TO stay In Switzerland until Sept
Is and TO hurry back home. It was
learned today
AfacSwiney was said to be suffering in
tense agony.
The Rev Father Dominic. personal
spiritual adviser 10 the stricken lord
mayor. emerging from the prison after
an all-night vigil. said:
ABLE TO SPEAK
FEW WORDS.
.Macswiuex IS weaker. but ia able To
speak a few words
He IS suffering sharp pains about the
legs and heart and abdomen"
II Is reported that some of the
premler's colleagues criticised him for
taking his vacation 50 far away from
home in the face Of The Irish crisis and
the threatened national coal strike, which
Is scheduled TO begin on Sept. y.
But the premier has not been idle while
20 Lucerne, although his activities there
dealt with international affairs rather
than domestic problems.
One result OF the premier's canvass OF
the international situation at Iucerno is
the appointment OF a new British ambas-
sador 20 France according 10 informa-
ton secured from semi official circles.
Lord Derby. the British ambassador
10 Paris. is returning TO London and II
IS understood he viii be succeeded by
Lord Hardinge. permanent secretary TO
the foreign office
1t Is significant that Lord Hardinsc
was the late King Edwards representa-
tive in effecting the entente cordale be-
tween Great Britain. France and Russia.
Premier Lloyd Georges arrival home
may DO followed by the release Of Mac
Swiney and other Irish hunger strikers II
guarantees are given by the Sim Fein
that the murder OF policemen in ireland
cease, according to a dispatch from the
correspondent Of the Daily News who
Travelled from Lucerne with the premier
The correspondent credited Premier
Lloyd George as saving that such r pro-
posal was under consideration.