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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-10-12

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Bile. dear, You don't mean % ten
me that you share
Deb collapsed weakly upon the
divan.
"Of course not" she said duly.
1--WE only been telling you my own
feelings. I'm not a coward. Tvs
thought this over by day and by
night. And / know that the mod
ern patter about love Is pretty hol-
low. know this-that / G
help Jim to cheat his wife! And
If he cheated her-I couldn't love
him!"
We were silent for long time.
Modern eroticism dwiQdled to in
significance before the one great
fact which / had, at last, to tell
Deborah Burns. Finally / sum-
moned all my courage:
would 1t make It any easier
for you, Deb. to know that Ann
that the senior Lorimer heir'is de-
stined to come to AIMS house?"
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-10-12
LAUREL POINT

Mrs. s. j. Stevens spent cou'
Pile Of days last week with her
laughter, Mrs. Charles Jamison
and son, Hurry Stevens, at Nor.
Josephus Jones is somewhat i'm
proved after q serious illness.
Mrs. Nancy Barb Is a guest OF
her son. StraEiie Barb.
Mrs. Maria Trippett, OF west
over. has been visiting her dau8h'
ter, Mrs. Carrie Henry.
Mrs. Geo. W. Snider spent a cou'
pie OF days with her son Dana,
Mrs. Carrie A. Henry. OF Buffalo.
n. Y. is with friends at Hide
brand after recent operation az
the New Western Penn hosplta.
II Pittsburgh.
W. c. Scott died at his home
near here the 18th after an Illness
of several months. He had still
continued his work at intervals
UP until few weeks back, when
his physician advised him to als'
continue his work. He was able
to be about the house by the help
OF the family on the day OF his
death, but had lost his voice and
suffered much from weakness,
having 10 be fed by means OF a
tube. He was the son OF the late
Mrs. Haroline Newbraugh and was
aged 81 years. He was united In
marriage to Miss Emma Riggs.
No children were born 10 the un.
ion. He is survived by his wife
and the following half brothers
and sister: John and Bunker New.
braugh and Mrs Mary j. Youst.
One brother. George Sewbraugh,
died u few years ago. He was a
member Of the Christian church:
Intermept in cemetery near Coal
Spring Sunday afternoon.
Mrs. L. L. Hall, OF youngstown.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-10-12
by OLIVE ROBERTS BAIST

Mr. Scribb Scratch fairy schoomaster laid down his
chalk called that there SPtderweb
Floppy Field Mouse
couldn't gone that when they disappeared
her ndustTlousy with
hers spelling a nickered eye-lid
the attendance officer for them at once
SCribble Scratch, looking wor rted
had heard what the little mole
boy said the their way school,
he school earh
uspcoay right under the grass BY the fh9S a0Ise "n
you could draw chalk mark on he iG kne%
making for freedom an good days aqntpE ana TS
longing much for chance at the sweecor1 pa as u
juicy Pretty soon tloppy "ISse
earth and chase like streak across the meadow
o Cornfed
altogether likely he would lose them both So he decided
Munche cellar Maple Tree Flats and from
Mike Mole's front door
In bothc handed in this report:
Your son Is playing tuant
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-10-12

NEW YORK, Oct. u. - There
have been petal gowns and petal
gowns, hut mono Of them, even
among the Paris creations, has
been quite 80 attractive as this
wild rose frock that Maude Hama
ford wears al the Hudson theaterr.
And It Is 80 simple. All OF tat
feta save for some folds OF creamy
tulle inside the low.cut square
neck. ANY clever home dres-.....s'
or can copy it successfully.
First. there is straight, mar
row underskirt OF the tafIeta or
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-10-12

ONO. Is ! guest Of ]: r. Han and
wife,
Mabel Snider Is spending some
time with relatives at Hfldebrand.
w "A. Loar and family left few
DAYS ago for their new home in
Zealand, Florida. Ali were sorry
TO lose such excellent neighbors.
but wish them much happiness and
health in their southern home.
J. E. Henry made visit to Il
specialist at Pittsburgh and seems
encouraged since being examined
by him.
The coal market seems very
brisk here the last few weeks.
Lawrence Garrison, OF Salem.
YVES here a few days ago.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-10-12

borah Burns, the finest girl ever
knew in my life. going to act ac-
cording to her very proper inhibi-
lions or was she going TO discard
them like a typical Greenwich ~
lager and follow only the law of
her own temperament? Deb's next
words were more astounding than
her last.
Jane, actually reason to my
self that II took Jim, as cen,
wouldn't be robbing his wife OF
anything she ever had! The sym
pathies he and l sharc---the tastes
perhaps the entire Scale Of our
emotions are quite outside any
thing she is capable of experience
ing. She can never arouse the best
In Jim-ncycr can share his ambi-
tions-his emotions. II l can"
Pardon me, Deb, but isn't that
the usual patter in irregular love
affairs? I've read the same de-
Tense in a dozen novels. But Deb
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-10-12

You can't vote unless your name
S on the list. Hunt up the registrar
Of your district il you are not sure
your name is there.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-10-12

-.ll attached 70 :. .-laW lUP,
then a tunic cut In sculiops that
are finished with a narrow bias
banding. The alternating ones are
decorated with a large wild rose
fashioned out OF the tarfeta, their
edges embroidered with metal
thread.
a kimono-cut bodice. Just a little
round affair with short sleeves
and the petal-l!ke scallops intro
duced in the neck line, Is attach
ed to- u plain, rather wide girdle
that IL outlined along either edge
with the bias banding.
Two of the roses arc placed ~
one side just at the top of the belt.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-10-12

You can't vole unless you are
registered. Be sure tha! you are.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1920-09-23
VALUE OF AN HOUR

One hour day profitablv employed
would enable man of ordinary capac-
ity to master a complete science. One
hour q day would make an ignorant
man we'll informed man in 10
years. One hour a day would earn
enough to nav for two daily and two
weekly papers. two leading maya
zines and dozen good books. In an
hour a day bow or girl could read
20 pages thoughtfully-over 1000
nages or Is large volumes in a year
An hour a day might make all the
difference between bare existence and
useful hanpv livino. An hour a dav
might make-and has made-an IN
known man a famous one. a useless
one a benefaetor of his race, Con-
slider, then. the possibilities Of two.
four. yes. six hours a dav that ere, on
the average thrown awav bv Young
men and women in the restless search
for fun and diversion A good
time" is a fine thing. but don't carry
It to excess. Middle age NAV catch
Won with the realizstion that Won
could have snant Just as haDpy and
Joyous youth and vet used a little
time enriching your life for enjoy
ment in after years.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1920-09-23
NEW ORLEANS AND
Il. i. MEMPHIS AIR LINE

Establishment of aerial transporta-
ton service between Memphis and
New Orleans, making daily trips and
carrying from five to six passengers
each trip, now is an assured fact,
states the Memphis Scimitar Of Sep
TENDER H. Through the Chamber OF
Commerce arrangements have been
completed for the Inauguration of
this service about October 10. The
company behind the venture is the
w. G. Wood Aerial Transport Co.
In announcing plans it was pointed
out that hydroplanes would be used.
They will make it possible for land
ings to be made on the river and with
space allotted at the wharf, the usual
landing field would be eliminated.
New planes will arrive in the city
in time for the opening Of the Tri-
State fair. During fair week they
will make short trips. Plans also in
clude carrying fair visitors to their
homes in nearby towns. Immediately
after the New Orleans schedule will
be established.
1t is estimated that the flight time
will be approximately five hours. A
plane will leave Memphis daily and
another from the Crescent City will
arrive in Memphis daily.
W. G. Wood, at the head of the
new company was in the aviation
corps during the war. For time he
was stationed at Park field and it
was this insight into Memphis pos
sibilities that gave him the idea Of
the new line.
1t is proposed that similar SER
vice be established to st. Louis in
the near future. However. this will
not be attempted until the schedule
and plans for the New Orleans trims
have been placed on a smoothwork-
mo basis
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1920-09-23
INTERSTATE RAISES
ALLOWED IN TENNESSEE

A dispatch from Nashville to the
Memphis Commercial Appeal dated
September 20 says that the Tonnes
see Railroad Commission on Monday
granted the increase in freight pas
senger and Pullman rates on intra-
state traffic to conform with the in
crease allowed the railroads on inter
state rates by the Interstate Com
merce Commission, The new rates
become effective upon one days
notice to the public
The intrastate rate advances do
not apply to carload shipments Of
road building materials when con-
signed to federal, state or municipal
authorities or their agents.
Under the provisions Of the ruling
freight charges will be increased 70
per cent, passenger fares will be
raised to 3.6 cents per fare mile and
Pullman rates will go up so per cent.
The railroad and not the Pullman
Company viii benefit by this adj
vance.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1920-09-23
NOTICE no CONTRACTORS

Reserving the right to reject any
and all bids and readvertise the let
ting of this work. notice is hereby
given that the following work of
construction for Middle Beaver Greek
Drainage District No. of Upton
County, Tennessee, will be let at the
office Of the county Judge Of Upton
County, Tennessee, at the courthouse
in Covington, Tennessee. on the 29th
day of September, 1920, at IL o'clock
a. m. and sealed bids on this work
will be received until said hour on
said date.
/. Clearing and cleaning off 1863
acres of right-of-way for the main
canal and laterals as per plans speci-
fications. orders and DEGREES of the
Court. The clearing for the main
canal shall be 100 feet wide except
from Station 214 to Station 428,
which shall be 100 feet wide; the
clearing for all laterals shall be rs
feet. These rights of-way to be
cleared and cleaned to the outside
edge of same, nothing to be left
or covered by dirt from canal or
spoil bank.
2. The excavation. digging and
construction work necessary to dig.
construct and turn over complete,
according to the plans, specifications,
blueprints. profiles and DEGREES Of
the Court. the main canal and later
ais of Middle Beaver Greek Drainage
District No 2 Of Upton County,
Tennessee. The estimated yardage
Of said main canal and laterals and
excavation totals three hundred and
fifty-three thousand three hundred
and seventy-five (35S,375) cubic
yards; however, the contractor must
handle all additional yardage. if any,
and do all necessary work to com
plete said canal and laterals accord
ing to the plans. specifications and
orders and DEGREES of the Court.
The contractor will be required to
leave openings in the spoil banks Of
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1920-09-23
THIRD OF RURAL SCHOOLS
CLOSED; NO TEACHERS

The teacher shortage remains a
menace TO the public schools, &C
cording to preliminary reports made
public by the National Education
Association replies to question
naires sent out by the association
have come from all sections of the
United States. These reports show
that in places where teachers sala-
ries have meen increased 100 per
cent. or more the situation is neatly
always satisfactory. But such places
are comparatively few, and in lo-
calities where salaries have been IN
creased so per cent. or less the
teacher shortage is commonly greater
than a year ago. Rural communities
are hardest hit Signed reports from
superintendent Of many counties in
dicate that a third of their rural
schools can not open for want OF
teachers. Tens Of thousands Of
schools will be in charge Of teachers
who have had no professional prepa-
ration and whose academic training
barely exceeds that of the children
they teach.
Relief from this serious situation,
which imperils the stability of
American rural life. will be sought
from the next session of Congress.
Renewed efforts will be made to OBJ
tain the passage Of the Smith-Towner
bill, which creates a department OF
education with secretary in the
presidents cabinet and provides fed
eral aid Of $1,00,000,000 for edu-
oation
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1920-09-23
CAR SHORTAGE CRISIS
ENDED, SAYS LEADER

Washington. September 19.-Rail-
roads in the United States have prae-
tically attained the prewar level Of
freight movement and there no long
er exists an emergency necessitating
4 governmental control Of freight and
! freight car movement.
This fact was stated today by a
high official who predicted that with
I in a very short time public aeknowl-
edgement of this fact would be made
by the resembling of the emergency
order issued May 20 by the Interstate
Commerce Commission. in which all
existing rules and regulations COW
erning the movement and routing Of
both empty and loaded freight and
coal cars were suspended,
The prediction is based on the fact
that reports by the car service COM
mission shows that the movement Of
loaded freight cars during the week
ending September was within l5,-
900 Of the highest prewar record, re-
scinding of the priority and prefer
ence order for coal for New England
and return to normal in volume OF
railway employment.
That the normal volume Of employ
ment on the railways has been reach
ed is clearly indicated by the priority
order issued by the commission last
week in which the words aggravated
by unfavorable labor conditions"
were omitted in DECLARING the exist
ence of an emergency.
During the week ending September
A. according to reports reaching the
car service commission, the railroads
of the country moved 985,000 cars Of
loaded freight. The highest freight
record ever attained even during the
war when the car movement was abb
normal through the pooling of all IA
cilities and establishments OF priori-
ties. was approximately 100000
cars. It was said at the offices of
the commission today that reports on
thine movement for the week ending
September II. which was lust coming
in. indicate that the million mark
NAV have been passed.
Officials are also jubilant over the
fact that today there is practically
no congestion Of freight beyond the
normal number of cars that existed
even when transportation conditions
were at their best.
On MAY 20, when the Interstate
Commerce Commission issued its or
der suspending all existing rules and
regulations, the congestion amounted
to more than $4,000 loaded cars. On
September 4 the congestion had been
reduced to $4,000 cars, which is with
in 10000 of the lowest number ever
existing on the railways.
When the government relinquished
control Of the railroads Of the coun-
try, on March the freight conges-
tion according to the report Of the
director general of the railroad adj
ministration, was over 100000 cars.
AS the movement nf freight cars
becomes normal. however, the ques-
ton of car shortage becomes more
acute as the result of failure to
keep up during the war years the
number Of additional freight cars
that formerly were placed on the
roads everv year to replace worn out
cars Of the increasing volume of
freight.
The car SHORTAGE on September !
was estimated at Isl 440 cars with
the normal volume Of shipping two
months awav from the neak. which is
USUALLY reached about October Is.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1920-09-23
BIBLE cLAss BARBEcUE

The barbecue given at Smiths
wells on Thursday afternoon Of last
week by the Mems Bible Class Of
the First Baptist Sunday School was
attended by about fifty people
and was a pronounced success. Mem
bers Of the Ladies' Bible Class were
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1920-09-23

also present.
The menu consisting Of barbeeued
meats Of different kinds, pickles, eof-
fee, cakes and other good things,
made a veritable feast and all pres
emit enjoyed both the "eats' and the
good fellowship to the fullest meas
ure.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1920-09-23

the width and at the places desig-
mated By the engineer and the Board
of Directors to facilitate drainage
into the canal and laterals; also to
widen, deepen and clean out the
mouth of any creek. branch OF
slough emptying into the said main
canal or laterals,
8. The berms or distance between
the outside edge of the canal and
spoil bank, when settled, must be not
less than 10 feet. Each bid shall be
accompanied by a certified check
for ten per cent, of the amount OF the
bid and made payable to the Drain
age District. which check shall be re-
turned to bidder when bid is re-
iected or, if successful, when con-
tract is executed. Bond in the sum
of twenty-five per cent. Of the con-
tract price will be required to guar
antee performance Of the contract.
4. Machinery and material must be
shipped not less than GO days after
contract is executed, and work must
begin as soon thereafter as possible,
and be completed within eighteen
months from date of contract.
For further information as to this
work, write R. w, Sanford or Upton
& Upton. attorneys. Covington. Ten
nessee.
This August 81. 1920.
JOHN Y. PEETE.
J. r. HALL.
J. H. SIM0NT0N.
Board of Directors Middle Beaver
Creek Drainage District No. 2 Of
Upton County, Tennessee.
w. H. Green, Engineer 2sep4W
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1920-09-23
PUBLIC AUCTIONEER

/ am now licensed auctioneer and
have succeeded DIR. VIM. Murray in
that capacity. Anyone in need Of my
services can find me at the ham
burger stand on the north side Of the
square. .
(9sep4w) VIM. HARDWlCk
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1920-09-23

The cheapest way-a want ad
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1920-09-23

Board of Directors Middle Beaver
Creek Drainage District No. 2 Of
Upton County, Tennessee.
w. H. Green, Engineer, 2sep4w
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-09-08
EXECUTORS SALE.

Under and by virtue Of the authority
vested In the undersigned as Executor
OF the last will and testament of John
II. copeland. deceased | VIII sell at
pubic auction at LaurcnS Court House.
south Caroina, on 3alesdaX in October
next, being the dth day Of the month,
during the legal hours Of sale:
All that certain tract riccc and par
eel of land lying, being and situate in
Jacks Township, Laurcns County
south Carolina, containing 30S acres,
more or less, and bounded on the north
by lands Of J. G.. Pitts, on The cast by
lands Of Mrs. Jane Parks and p. NJ.
Pitts, and on the south by lands of a.
j.. Nabers. T. j. Lcakc, and j. n. stone.
and on the west by lands Of j. e. Adair.
Terms of sale Onc-half cash, balance
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-09-08
Card From Solicitor Blackwell.

To the Voters Of l.aurcns County:
Please permit me TO express 10 the
voters of Laurcns county my sincere
thanks and deep and humble apprc-
citation for the very large majority O;
votes received in this county August
3lst in my race for Solicitor. You,
vote is an expression Of confidence in
me and an endorsement OF my work
as your Solicitor If reelected for a
second term in the next primary, will
ondeavor to further evince my apprc-
citation and gratitude for the honor
conferred on me by rendering faithful
and conscientious service.
Will not have an opportunity of
seeing many Of you personally until
after the election. The fall term OF
Criminal Court convcneg at Abbcyjllc
on September 9Th and my duties de-
mand that ] be in attendance upon
Criminal Court until after the second
primary.
The office Of Solicitor is Of vital i'm
portance to every citizen in this cir
cult. | trust that cvcry voter will an
prcciatc this and vote in the next pri-
mary.
Respectfully,
RI s. PJACI[WEJ
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-09-08
COURT CONNEINES WEDNESDAY.
September Term OF Criminal Court
Convenes Wednesday Instead OF
MOnIny

september Term OF Criminal Court
Convenes Wednesday Instead oi
Monday.
The Sept cmbcr term of the Court OF
General Sessions will convene next
Wednesday morning, September l5th
Judge Ernest Moore presiding. On ac-
count OF the election on Tuesday
the opening was ordered postponed
by Judge Moore from Monday until
Wednesday.
The jury commissioners have drawn
the following panel Of petit jurors:
llaurens TownShip-F. H. Brown, AL
bert Dial .Jno. II. Cunningham, c. X.
Ray
Wateroo--Jno. II. Mitchell, j.. Wade
'Culbcrtson, s. NJ. Davis, w. l.. stone
llnntcr-A. j. Johnson. +. G. Young.
Frank G.. Young, G. b. Davidson, II. J.
McCrary
Dials-S. NJ Bail, A. p. Cook, w. c.
Bolt, Geo. W. Babb, J. II. Leopard.
Sullivan--P. G. Ashmorc, II. O. Abcr-
crombic, G. w. Wasson, Tandy NJ.
Babb, r. b. Davis
Cross Hill. II. Atchison, w. G.
Nolfz r. w. Brown, c. S. Hipp, j. B.
Pnson.
scufflctown O. p. Goodwin, T. w.
Wesson
Youngs-L b. Bailey, E. Il. Gwnn.
W. NJ. stevens, NJ. T.. Long.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-09-08
Card From Mr.. Franks.

/ thank my friends throughout the
county for the handsome vote accord
ed me in the first primary and will be
thankful for any consideration that is
shown me in the second. II you see
fit to elect me to this office, shall ac-
0ept 1t as an honor and trust, ever
mindful OF my duty to the people;
JOHN A. FRANKS.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-09-08
Card From Joe +. Smith.

Heartily apprcciating, as i do, the
vote accorded me last
Tuesday, thank my friends for their
support. BY your vote have been
placed in the second race for Sheriff
and II the good people of this County
see iit to elect me to this 1, o0icd
promise the best service that am cap
able Of performing.
JOE r. SMITH.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-09-08
Very respectfully,
j. HOWARD MOORE.

Abbeyille. s. c.,
September 8, 1920.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-09-08
-S,5EaazEsE.

on a credit Of twelve months.
est from date Of sale at the !
eight tS) per cent. per annum. y
annually. The credit portioni
secured by bond Of the purchas
mortgage of the premises sole
chaser shall have the right to
cash. Purchaser to pay for
The right is reserved to reject a
GEO. w. COPEL
executor of the last wi,
testament OF John II. Co
deceased.
Sept. I, 1920.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-09-08
q q O
Doughty y-Moyc.

u y q
Doughty -Moyc.
Mr.. and Mrs ID. NJ. Doughty
announce the marriage
CT their daughter
Mr.. Walter Nv. Moyc
OH Monday, August the twcnty-third
nineteen hundred and twenay
Akron, Ohio.
Mr.. and Mrs. Doughty made their
nome in Laurens for several years
and their daughters marriage is of in
terest to many of the younger set of
Laurens, as she was well and favor
ably known here. having attended Lau
rens high school, graduating two years
'ater from Akron, South High School.
Mr. MoNc is formerly of Evergreen
Alabama, bat tat the present time is
an cmploye of the Goodyear Tire and
Rubber Co., Akron, Ohio.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-09-08
Singing Class Closes,

The vocal class taught by Prof. T..
p. Childress at Hickory Tavern, will
be concluded September 1lth The
public Is invited to attend, bring din
ncr and spend the day. Other sing
crs are invited.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-09-08
From j. Howard Moore.

TO the Voters Of Laurcns County:
am very grateful for the vote that
received in Laurcns county and take
this opportunity to express to the vot-
crs of Laurens county ny appreciation
and sincere thanks for the support
that received in I,aurcns county on
the 3lst day of August. in the first
primary. hope to receive a good
vote in the second primary, and if
elected will promise to discharge the
duties of solicitor faithfully and fear
lcssly.
Very respectfully,