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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-02-17

Wall ST., New York, Feb. 17.-sTocKs-.
Gains exceeded losses at the opening of
today's stock market but yesterdays late
rally was only inadvertently sustained
Issues of the same variety in the steel,
motor and oil groups moved eontrarily-
Royal Dutch and Sumatra Tobacco were
strong, while Studebaker. Chandler. Bald
win Locomotive, Mexican Petroleum and
Central Leather preferred were correspond
ingly heavy. United States steel eased Il
small fraction and the inquiry for rails
was limited to minor shares. notably. St
Louis, Southwestern ruying. Of Republic
Iron, Beet Sugar snd American Tobacco
stabilized prices within the first half hour.
Leaders of the ell. food and tobacco
groups extended their gains during. the
morning Foremost features included HEX
lean Petroleum, California Packing. To-
baeco Products and Retail Stores. Re-
public Iron continued to advance on its
favorable annual report. gaining 'aimos. =
points. Paper. Chemical and Leather spe-
ciaities were heavy TO weak. Central
Leather preferred broke points on init
nations that adverse dividend activity may
shortly be taken by the directors. Expec-
tatiops of an easier initial money rate were
not fulfilled, call leans opening at 7 per
cent. Exchange on London fei4 substan-
TALLY under yesterdays highest quotation.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-02-17
Chicago Llrestock Market.

Chicago, Feb. 17.-GATTLE-Receipt g
generally CSC higher; top beef steers, S10.40
BULK of sales. sSa5@a50; bulk butchers
cows and heifers. sao0@6.75; bulls, streag
$50; calves. 25c to 5OE higher. best vealers,
S1O.50@1 LOO; stockers and feeders. scarce,
10c to 25c higher; bulk stockers and reed
ers, SG.002115.
HOGS-Receipts 1900 Market active,
steady to Toe lower than Yesterdays aver
pounds down. S9.75@1oO0; bulk 220 pounds
up, $a00d9.s5; pigs. about steady.
SHEEP-Recefpts $4,000 Market mostly
25c higher. Spot up more on lights and
yearlings; best handy lambs, held above
$90O; bulk sill weights, ST.75@S.Jo; choice
81 pound yearling wethers. $780, one load
81 90; bulk of sales, $i.0o9475.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-02-17
APPROPRIATIONS ARE CUT.
But Reduction in Taxes Won't Be
Very Noticeable.

Washington Feb. Is. - The house
has reduced appropriations for the
fiscal year beginning next July L,
500, 46S,S61.69 below those of the cur
rent year. Republican Leader Mondeii
said today.
With total annual expenditures close
to $4,000, 100000 for the present year,
it is apparent the reduction will not
make possible any drastic decrease in
taxes even it Is not wiped out by the
senate changes in the Appropriation
bills
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-02-17
WAGES ORDERED REDUCED.
Colorado Miners Failed to Appear
with Their Protest.

Denver, Feb. 1e.-Reductions IN
wage of 5000 miners in Colorado was
expected to be authorized today by the
state Industrial commission following
failure of miners representative to an
pear yesterday to protest against the
proposed wage cut by As mining COM
panies. General depression In the
mining Industry was Given as the rea-
son for the proposed reduction from
$3.50 to 50 day.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-02-17
TYPHUs SCARE HITS BRITISH.
Shipping Firms Begin Routing Vessels
tC Canadian Ports.

London, Feb. 17.-British business
has been hit by typhus scares in
America.
Alarming reports of delays in the
docking of European liners today
caused a number of British firms to
announce that some of their business
would be transferred to Canadian
lines.
Business men on hurried journeys
to New York said they expected to go
to Canada first transferring to rail
there for New York
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-02-17
Sioux City Bank Is Closed.

Des Moines. Feb. 16.-The Union
Trust and Savings Bank of Sioux City
was ordered today closed by the state
banking department M V. Hender-
son state banking commissioner. has
been going over the affairs of the
company for several days. The bank
was reported over loaned.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-02-17
Prescrvcd Spinach KiIls.

Lansing. Mich. Feb -s.-severef
employees of-the Battle Creek SAINT
tariur. Battle Creek. have died recent
" urder cfro,,r,, ~tenres 10. fndso.te
hatnFaus rofeeni-V .r- Ger HE ~ r,-a-
Sawed sninaetl Fred T.. weodvvartH
state feed erd drug. commissioner. an
neunced tednv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-02-17
Democratic Committee in session

Washington. Feb. 17.-Reorganiza
ton of Democratic party machinery
preparatory to the congressional cam
paign of 1922 and the presidential
campaign of 1924, was the topic set
for discussion at the meeting here to-
day of Chairman George White of the
Democratic national committee and
members of the executive committee
of sixteen, which he recently APP
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-02-17

market quotation, February II, 1921. by
Premium Poultry Production Co, 2iO
North Kansas avenue, Topeka, Kan.j
Tnand seems to be falling off No change
In Topeka prices Is noted at this time.
The egg market is temporarily firm, but
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-02-17

Chicago, Feb. 1T.-BUTTER-Marke
higher. Creamery extras, 4Tc; standards
455e.
EGGS-Market higher. Receipts 1905
cases. Firsts, 80 @34c ordinary firsts, 80
Q31c; at mark, cases included, 32@33c.
pOULTRY-Alive, unchanged.
POTATOES-Market firm. Receipts 80
cars. Northern whites, sacked, $1.o5Q11 0
cwt. bulk, 95c@$1.05 cwt.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-02-17

New York, Feb. 1I-Priees Of liberty
second AZ, $3.50; first AVS, 81. second
4l4's, 500: third ANS, cole: fourth AS
Sill; Victory 3As, $3.50; Victory 4A's
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-02-17
Kansas City Grain Market.

Kansas City. Feb 17.-WHEAT-Cas h
Market unchanged to &c lower. No. 1 hard
81 so to S1.76; No. =, s1.6S TO $1.T5; No. ]
red, S1.s5@1SI; No. 2, s1.S4@1.S5.
No. mixed, Coo; No. g. 5Sc; No. 2 white
1s96l hac; No. 5, 5o1ae; No. yellow, Gle
OATS-Market unchanged to lie higher
No. white, 451ac; No ? mixed, 43c; No
RYE-$1.4::
'KAEIR AND MILO MAIzE-e2cas1e2
log LIS.
BRAN-95c.
WHEAT-Reeeipts 1873 cars.
$685..
GoRN-May, Csc; July, 055sc; Sept
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-02-17
SCHOOL TEACHERS MURDERED
Bodies Shot and Beaten Found on
Road Near Cleveland by Boy.

Road Near Cleveland by Boy.
Cleveland. O., FEB. 1.-two school
teachers were found shot and beaten
to death on Bean road. about three
miles from here.
The victims were Miss Mabel Foot.
"a, and Mrs. Louise Wolf, SO. They
were teachers in the Parma Center
high school. 5--
A 14-year-old boy on the way to
school discovered the Bodies. local po-
lice were told.
The heads of the women had been
crushed. A bloodstained club was
found near the bodies.
The victims We're seen last yester-
day afternoon when they left school
for their homes. :
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-02-17
TODaY'S MARKET REPORTS

Chicago, Feb. 1T-WHEAT-Fresh de-
clines in the price of wheat took place to.
day largely owing to lack of substantial
evidence OF any actual widespread crop
damage yet from green bugs. Cooler wealth.
er tended also TO favor the selling side.
Demand was Chiefly of scattered sort
from commission houses. Opening prices,
which varied from unchanged figures to 1c
higher with March Sill TO S1.12 and Nay
$1.62 to $1621s, were followed by ma
terial setback all around.
A somewhat wider territory was reported
as being infested with green bugs but ow-
ing to cooler weather the trade was inclined
to ignore such advices. The close was
$1.6sA TO s1.6S1s and May S1.59 to 1.59l4
had a bearish effect on corn. After open
ing Nc off to like advance, including May
at Tic TO 711ac, the market underwent a
decided general sag.
Sentiment was generally bearish with
holders eyineing a disposition to take
profits all hard spots. The close was
steady, lac to lac net lower with May
69fsc to 638Qf Zoe.
OATS-Oats were easier with other grain,
starting unchanged to Ac lower May 46c
to 465sc and later showing a moderate set
back for all deliveries.
PROVISIONS-Lower quotations for hogs
and cereals pulled down provisions.
Chicago Grain Market.
fRauge of prices on gram futures on
the Chicago Heard C Trade. a. reported
by The Empire Commission Co.. Sol NeM
England Bldg.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-02-17

FURNISHED by the Topeka Packing Co.
corner Laurent and Madison sts.. Topeka
Kansas)
Topeka, Kan. Feb. II.
Hens, all sizes, 24e; springs over lbs,
2oe: old ROSTERS, He; stays. 1se.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-02-17
pli----.5 IN ~-or.t D.ro..

Esr~a, ~ n. Web. 16-sr~,reer
-~Nthe- - Yesterday v-s ~,-oriante's
.esa- W. the most severe blizzard of
the winter.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-02-17

Kansas City. Feb. 1T-CATTLE-Reeeip
$500. Beef steers. strong to PC higher
she stock, mostly steady to strong: few
sales higher; odd cows, 500; heifers, $500
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-02-17

Kansas City, Feb. 17.-EGGS-Market Ia
Pc higher. Firsts, 29@30c; seconds, 25@26c
BuTTER-Market Unchanged.
POULTRY-Market unchanged.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-02-17

New York, Feb. 17.-BUTTER-Market
firm. Firsts, 42@i6c.
EGGS-Market firm. Firsts, 37@3se.
CHEESE-Market unsettled. State whole
milk. flats, specials, 26@29c
POULTRY-Alive, weak; chickens, S09
&c.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-02-17

New York, Feb. 17.-SUGAR-Raw, un
changed: centrifugal, SIT; refined, un
changed; fine granulated, TO
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-02-17

FURNISHED by Derby Grain Co.. $50 New
England Bldg.1
sToreka, Kan. Feb. It.
WHEAT-Ne 1 hard, $i.68; No. 2 hard
81 .6G911 10; No. 3 hard, 81 s5@1Ga.
CORNING. 3 white. 59i1c; No. yellow
5sc; No. 8 MIXED, sic.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-02-17

bulk she stock, s. e5@650; Gamers and
bulls. steady; calves, steady to strong o1a
vealers, $1loo; practical top, $780, seock-
HOGS-Receipts 1900. Early. active,
mostly 25c lower than yesterdays average
Ss 25G925: fat pigs, 15c to 25c higher; good
choice fat pigs, 50. 75Q1o.oo; stock pigs and
p1 SHEEPMReceipts 5000. Market steady:
Lambs, steady to 25c lower; 81 pound
lambs, $7.S5
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-02-17

St. Joe, Feb. lT-HoGS-Receipts 900.
Market Toe TO e5c lower. Top, $a2S; buik
cATTLE-Reeeipts 1900 Market steady
to weak; steers. S6L500e25; cows and heif-
ers, s325@s55; calves, s6.o0Q7. 90
SHEEP-Reccipts 1000 Market STEADY.
Lambs, S650@sa5; ewes, $S5o@4.5o.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-02-17

Kansas City, Feb. 17-CATTLE-Receipt
$500. Market steady to Pc higher. Top,
500
HOGS-Receipts 1900. Market 25c to
Zoe lower. Bulk of sales. IS, 1890 80; top,
$40
SHEEP-Receipts 5000 Market weak
ia loWer
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-02-17

1.-THE following sales were made this morn
ing at the Stock Yards, Kansas City and
reported over long distance telephone d.
rect to the State Journal by Clay Robin
son g. Co., livestock commission mer-
chants)
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-02-17
Topeka Hog Market.

FURNISHED by Wolff Packing Co.. foot of
Quincy ST., Topeka. Kansasl
Topeka. Kan, Feb. II.
MIXED AND BUTCHERS. ST GOA s. IS
HEAVY Observation-Disclosures. 7soqs u
LihhI SIouS.3D
hCthh fbD6IbbD
TVS . JvNL 81
Cannot use rough unfinished hogs for
packing purposes. VIII have TO buy at
stock prices.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-02-17

Kansas City Grain Market.
tRange of prices on grain futures on
the Kansas City Board Of Trade, US reported
by d. e. Christopher d Co., 32d New Eng
land Bldg.) flr-ss
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-02-17

FURNISHED by the s. T.. Lux, Dr., Mercau.
tile Co., 125-135 North Kansas Ave.j
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-02-24
Attends Vocational Conference.

AT the request of Uel w. Lamkin,
chief OF the division OF rehabilitation
OF the Federal Board for Vocational
Education. Gerald ]. Murphy. national
vocational officer OF the American Lee
glon, was designated by the national
commander, Franklin D'Olier. as the
legion's representative TO attend a re-
cent conference OF the boards district
vocational officers at Washington, ID.
c., recently. The legion has inaugu-
rated plan of cooperation with the
federal board, extending 10 each OF
The more than 5000 posts of the organ
izatlon I'm every state and community
throughout the United States and many
foreign countries, by which thousands
OF disabled ex-service men are being
rounded up and gotten into immediate
training every w9<k. Plans for con-
tinuing the campaign until every pend
ing case Is definitely settled and all
eligible persons are receiving the vo-
cational trimming 10 which they are
entitled, were laid ut the conference.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-02-24
FRENCH PRAISE FOR
OUR RED CROSS WORK

Landing the work accomplished by
American philanthropy for war
stricken France, Andre Tardieu, form
err high commissioner from that ma
ton to the United States, in a recent
article widely commented on through.
out the French press, says:
"The American Red Cross has &C
complshed a work which calls for
the heartfelt gratitude OF every true
Frenchman. In 1913 this great relief
organization spent In behalf OF France
nearly 100000 francs, and in 1919
its expenditures on charitable projects
IN our country attained the .tremen-
dous total OF III 100000. 1t has re-
Gently turned over TO the French relief
organizations huge stocks Of sup
plies whose value must be counted In
the hundreds OF thousands OF francs.
"Fifteen million American boys and
girls, banded together in the Junior
Red Cross of America, are back Of
movement TO establish the closest ties
between themselves and Frances
younger generation through the char
liable works, they have financed and
are now carrying out among our little
war sufferers.
"The bonds OF friendship between
France and America IS cemented with
p1utual admiration, regpect and gratl-
tude."
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-02-24
First Baptist Church

Opposite Masonic Home on State
street. E. K. Shoulder, pastor, resi-
dence 504 Wright ave.
Family Day
1000 a. m.--Divine Worship.
The whole family at church. Spe-
cial music.
Ills a. m.-Sunday school.
The family at Sunday school.
1890 p. m.-Basket Dinner at the
church.
800 p. m.-Song and praise serv-
ice for everybody, young and old.
800 Echo meeting. Missionary
Echoes, Mrs. VIM. Medler, Mrs. d.
L. Johnson, Mrs. E. f. Shoufler and
others.
Group meeting.
700 p. m.-Evangelistic services.
Special music and good congrega-
tional singing. Special services ev-
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-02-24

progress in industrial and CONNER
cial ways also in education but now
we need a fuller development of the
moral and spiritual. National de-
cline is first due to moral weakness
and neglect of prayer to God. En-
emies from without do not harm as
do national sins and follies. The con-
servation of all material gains de-
ponds upon spiritual manhood.
Wise men shun evil, cherish goodness
and foster righteousness. History
confirms these statements. Please
think over these words.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-02-24

Adopted During Week Ending July 10.
1870:
serst Floyd C. HOlub post, milwaukee.
D., 20,
Member" Milton Post. Milton, Mass. 4
Previously Adopted .............-........6
Total 8
Three more French war orphans
have been taken under the Leglon's
wing by contributions of $40 each
from two posts and an individual
member" OF another. as listed above,
who asked that his name be withheld.
The anonymous donor. I'm his letter
transmitting check which will care
for one OF the fatherless waits a year
under the Legion plan, says he "would
be glad TO have the privilege OF being
an adopted father another year IL nee
essary."
The New Jersey post forwarded its
contribution TO the Legion's national
treasurer Robert II. Tyndall, through
Thomas Goldingey, state adjutant, and
expresses no preference as 10 the sex
or age of It's prospective protege.
r. l.. Jones, adiutant of the Mil
waukee post, writes:
AT the last meeting Of the post.
the membership unanimously decided
TO adopt a little French orphan and
would prefer little girl. / am in
structed 10 request Of you, II possible,
the little girls picture and also her
name and address in order that we
may keep In touch with her from time
TO time.
Luckily. there Is a member OF our
post who is able to read and write
French and therefore Will have no
trouble in corresponding with the little
girl"
Advices from France are that 5000
children, the keenest sufferers in the
after-the-war distresses OF the coun-
try. are threatened with actual want.
Many were once the wards Of A. L. +.
outfits.
Posts OF the Legion, or individual
members or friends, may adopt
French war orphan for at least one
year, contributing seventy-five dollars
for the first years support. The mas
cots assigned will be either orphans or
the children OF permanently disabled
French veterans.
All OF the money contributed will 60
TO the child. The Red Cross bears all
expenses of administration
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-02-24
East Superior Christian Church
j. +. Williams, Pastor

9:45 a. m.-Church school.
Aeroplane race with Owosso Chris
tian church school starts on another
lap for victory. Alma won again last
Sunday with 657 miles against
Owosso's 521. We are 1888 miles
from San Francisco on our way to
New York City, and going some, be-
ing 81 miles ahead of our competlt-
or. In all there were 269 present, in
GLIDING "a new scholars. You abb
sentees, come and enjoy the good
time.
HOO a. m.-Morning worship,
and sermon, subject: Serving with
What We Have"
600 D. m.-Christian Endeavor.
There were 80 in attendance last
Sunday evening.
700 p. m.-Evening church serv-
ice. Sermon subject: Father and
Son." All the fathers and sons
among the members and friends of
the church should be present.
Every body assured a hearty well
come.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-02-24
Presbyterian Church

Corner of w. Superior st. and
Prospect Ave. Rev. w. L. Gelston,
minister.
10 a. m.-Sunday school.
There is still chance for those
desiring to join the class which
studies what it means to be a chris
ton to do so. The class is taught by
the pastor and started last Sunday.
IL a. m.-Morning worship.
The series on What l believe and
Why will be continued.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-02-24
CLOSE OFFICE

Sgt. c. f. Marsh received orders
this afternoon to be ready to close
the Alma recruiting office on March
/. He will report at the Grand Rap
ids station on March 4. Information
relative to recruiting, etc, may be
secured through the Grand Rapids
office after March 1. Victory medals
will be handled through the Grand
Rapids office.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-02-24
st. Johns Episcopal Church
Third Sunday i'm Lent

1870 a. m.-Church school.
7:30-Evensong. Sermon by DR..
II. Davis. Vested choir.
9 a. m. Wednesday-Holy Com
and address.
We welcome all to our Lenton
Services. The world has made marked
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-02-24
TAKEN UNDER lEGIONS WING
More French Orphans Added 20 List
10 Receive Aid From Posts
and individuals.

Adopted During Week Ending July 10
1870:
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-02-24
Free Metho1::.ss.. Church

Corner West Center and Cedar Ave
Sunday Services
Sunday School-10 a. m.
Preaching-11 a. m. and z p. m.
Thursday evening prayer meeting
II p. m.
Peter White, Pastor, 222 Philadel-
phia avenue.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-02-24
Westminster Chapel.

Republic avenue (near plant 81
Minister, Rev. X. Grierson, 200
Grove ave.
10:15-Sunday school.
1:3O-Morning Worship. Theme
"The Upper Room"
6 p. m.-Senior C. +.
700 p. m.-Evening lecture on
Martin Luther and His Break With
the Pope Of Rome" Illustrated with
beautifully colored views.
Mrs. DeYoung will sing Luther's
great hymn, "a Mighty Fortress is
Our God"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-02-24
First Church of Christ. Scientist

511 N. Park Ave-, Alma, Mich.
Subject: Christ Jesus.
Sunday School-9:30.
Lesson Sermon-10:30.
Wednesday Testimony meeting
1880 p. m.
The Christian Science reading
room located at 1874 w. Superior
street is open daily except Sunday
from 2:30 to 8 o'clock.
The public is cordially invited TO
the services and to the reading room.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-02-24

VIE, ......ss...sss. a
Star Post No. III, Jamesburg. n. i'll
Member" Milton Post. Milton. Mass. 1
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-02-24
Well.pirected Labor.

Nothing is denied to well-dlrected
labor: nothing is ever to be attained
without it.--Slr Joshua Reynolds.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-02-24

cry night during the week at 1880 p.
m. Rev. j. j. Pease of Bay City will
preach. Mrs. Pease win assist. All
are welcome.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-02-24

3 p. m.-Junior Endeavor.
6 D. MY. +. S. G. +.
4 D. m.4Evening worship.
Theme: Afraid to Sin" This will
be the last in the series entitled "The
Kind of a Christian of Whom Jesus
All are invited.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-02-24
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
THE CHURCHES
nIlIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIlIIII
st. Mary's Catholic Church

Rev. John A. Mulvey, Pastor.
Holy masses as follows: First and
third Sundays of each month, at $50
and 1890 a. m. Second and fourth
Sundays at 1880 a. m.
New Britain herald., 1921-03-29
ONCE WEALTHY, SHE
 LIVED IN OLD SHED
Death of Miss Sarah Lounsbury Daven- port of South Norwalk Recalls
 Her Strange Career.

South Norwalk, March 29.-Sarah Lounsbury Davenport, one of the most eccentric characters that have made this city their home, died this morning at the age of 64 years. sister of Hon. Daniel Davenport of Washington, D. C., the Hon. Benjamin Davenport of Minneapolis, Minn., and Attorney Timothy Davenport of New York City, Miss Davenport had more than a smat- tering of law, and the many lawsuits in which she became involved with her neighbors at her home in Wilton showed that she had inherited her legal ability.
 Once a wealthy woman, and an ex- tensive traveller in Europe, Miss Daven- ports fortune vanished, being swal- lowed up by her constant litigation. About two years ago Miss Davenport made her residence in the horse sheds at the rear of St. Marks church, Will ton, and called her home 'the chateau Cheval.' She was reduced to living here following her eviction from her residence, when a New York bank fore closed. Officers who went to evict Miss Davenport were met by her with re- volver and she ordered them off her place. When they refused to go she fired at them, and it was not, until under cover of a flag of truce that she was evicted.
 Her many eccentricities made her we'll known in Fairfield county, nearly every lawyer having many tales to tell of her uncanny legal ability and of her sharp tongue and acid retorts when she believed that she was being heckled on the stand.
New Britain herald., 1921-03-29
CITY ITEMS.

Victor records and Victrolas. c. L. Pierce & Co.-advt.
 George F. Smith, of 234 Arch street, las been appointed manager of the Community store at Belvidere
 Kosciusko Post, World War Veterans, will hold a meeting Friday evening of this week when the election of officers will take place.
 The Alpha Delta Sigma fraternity held an enjoyable dance at the Country club last evening. MT. and Mrs Clifton w. Wilson and MT. and Mrs. Percival Pratt, received. Chapman's Major String Orchestra furnished music for dancing.
 An error in a recent publication to the effect that the Stanley Memorial Girl Scout troop, and the Working Girl troop, had solicited pledges for the United Community corporation drive is to be corrected. The troops donated the