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The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1921-07-28
MYSTERY OVER EFFIGY
Bundle Left on Doorstep of fla
vana Home Causes Excitement.
play Great Fear of Voodoo Evils
and the Evil Eye.

Notwithstanding in his shamblin{
horse, an aged negro cab driver early
one night recently removed bundle
| from the shadows of his coach and de
posted 1t in the doorway of an aristo
cratic residence near the Malecon, Ha
vana's bay-shore drive.
The Pickering light of nearby arc
lamp made it possible for passers-by
to distinguish the outlines of the bun
die. Apparently it was a rude effigy,
the head an unhusked coconut, with
the fiber unraveled enough to give the
appearance of straggly hair, and the
Iegess body stuffed, ragged coat, to
which were fastened bones and what
apparently were twigs and berries.
The cab driver hardly had disap-
peared before a small group had con
gregated on the sidewalk before the
portico that sheltered the effigy. The
group swiftly grew into small crowd,
composed mostly of negroes and mu-
lattos. Noisy before they caught a
glimpse of the motionless figure, the
spectators, after, giving one glance,
lost their animation and became a
part of the whispering, nervous as
semblage.
The suppressed excitement became
more pronounced when a negro band,
ragged Haitians from the country,
started a monotonous air on their tom
toms and notched calabashes.
Nobody touched the effigy, not even
the policemen attracted to the scene
who confined their energies to keep
ing the sidewalk clear.
The windows of the house itself re-
manned suffered and closed, although
CLEANS of light indicated the family
was awake, even if not DESTROYS of
protesting against unlimited visitors.
AS the hour grew later the crowd
dwindled, those leaving Fastening
their steps as they passed through the
deserted streets, with apprehension in
their backward glances and frequent
signs of the cross, anonymously sup
plemented with fingers crossed against
the evil eye.
Fear of voodoo devils whose fear
fully muttered names were often
linked with the words, death before
sent them hurrying home
ward
But before dawn the efiigy had dis
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1921-07-28
MOVIE L. S. PICTURE
WILL Be SHOWN HERE

Is PT-MOVIE -. 80. -. -.
The moving picture that was made
here last week under the auspices OF
the Star Mirror directed by Harold J
Binney and photographed by A, H
Hilton, plans it's first showing at the
Kenworthy. Theatre tonight. The
story is of real interest and the cast
is made up entirely of Moscow citi-
zens. Bernice Suppiger is the star
and she is very ably supported by
Russell Witter, E. Foster Walker,
Chief of Police, Grant Robbins, Fire
Chief, Carl Smith and many other
Moscow people.
Dot, the new school teacher, by
Bernice Suppiger, arrives at the U. p
Depot. is met by committee of citi-
zens and given warm welcome. Ike
N. Saver, played by Russell Witter,
and Heza Plotter, played by E. Foster
Walker, are greatly facinated by the
school teachers beauty and both en-
deavor to win her favor and this rival
ry results in considerable comedy and
some rather thrilling scenes. When
Ike has to stop in the middle of a pro-
posal of marriage to answer a fire
call, Heza steps in and continues the
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1921-07-28
COUNTY RECORDS

Certificate-Hugo Motor Co., c. J
Hugo No. 28588.
Appointment-D. C. Burr, deputy
Treasurer No. 28588.
Annual Statement-Kendr Roch-
dale Co. Ltd. Cap $4,000; $4,000
subscribed and paid up. Theo Han
sen,Mgr., Kendrick, Idaho No. $500.
w. D.-7-23-21 James ogle ct. ux.
Ruth A. to D. R. Anderson, 81, VIZ
Lots 23 and 26 in 1895 No. 1851.
R. M.-7-23-21 D. R. Anderson ct.
al. Josie to James Fogle $126O due
1886, above No. 1888.
Certificate-7-21-21 Bovill Garage:
w. B. Pollock, No. 88593.
w. D.-75-21Nancy J. Hays, widow,
to Eleanor M. Bobbroff 81, 7-5-9-1O
Troy and household furniture No.
1854.
C. M.-7-26-21 D. W. Gilchrist and
J. B. Gilchrist to A. S. Frost, $4,000,
$1,000 due 10-1-21 $500 due 1O-1-22
threshing outfit No. 1886.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1921-07-28

outburst of love and devotion. Then
there is the campaign for the election
of school trustees, The population is
gathered in front of the town hall to
hear the returns and the mayor aa-n
nounces Ike N. Saver, the winner of
the election. Ike singles Dot out in
the crowd and goes to her to receive
congratulations but she sorrowfully
turns away leaving Ike greatly
troubled.
The Chief of Police, who has seen
Heza prove the fake article, now
takes hand. He advises Heza that
unless he makes full confession to
Dot, he will be charged with con-
spiracy and locked up This forces
Heza to confess to Dot.
The picture will be shown at the
Theatre for four nights
and Saturday matinee. Don't miss it
as it is a real treat.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1921-07-28
SEES PARENTS DEATH-FlGHT
Girl Of Thirteen a Witness When
Mother Stays Husband in
Chicago.

Chicago, July 11.-Mary Balough,
wide-eyed and speechless with terror,
witnessed desperate battle between
her father, Kalmer, and her mother,
Mary, which ended when the mother
seized knife and stabbed her hus-
band dead.
Neighbors who ran in found the
wife unconscious beside his body. Ac-
cording to the daughter, who is but
thirteen, Valmer Balough had been
drinking and was upbraiding his wife
for her conduct at a Sunday picnic.
She retorted that he would have to
quit drinking or she would leave him.
He lunged at her with butcher knife,
but she wrested 1t from him and
plunged 1t three times into his left
side. The woman was badly stabbed
and cut before she got the knife.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1921-07-28
SURPRISE OF NATAL DAY
BY MOSCOW FRIENDS

In surprise neatly conceived and
carried out by the friends of Mrs.
]. S. Hecathorn Wednesday, a picnic
party at City park was held in honor
of her natal day. Mrs. J. w. Shu-
maker, Mrs. Delbert House, and, Mrs.
VIM. Staples were the hostesses and
leaders in the surprise. A very appe-
thing dinner was served under the
shade trees and good time was en-
joyed by all with an extra magnum
for the honor guest.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1921-07-28
Are Here From Denver.

Mr.. and Mrs. George Swartz and
daughter are visiting with DR.. and
Mrs. C. L. Gritman this week and
are registered at the Moscow Hotel.
Mrs. Swartz is a cousin of Mrs. DR..
Gritman. The splendid hills of wheat
and the methods Of cultivating and
harvesting, the university, and drives,
are features that impress the visitors.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1921-07-28
Annual s. s. Picnic.

The teachers and officers of the
ST. Marks church enjoyed most
delightful day at Hadden's grove ON
Wednesday. More than $50 children
were present and enjoyed agloriously
goodtime. A capable program was
given the little ones.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1921-07-28
SUNNY SlOpe Farm Sold.

SunHy S10Pe ann SU1d.
Mr.. and Mrs. N. N Gotta, of Gar
field, have bought Sunny Slope"
farm, farm, of Mrs. J. E. Nessly, and
have taken possession. They also
take the summer home built by the
Calkins sisters, said to be one Of the
finest summer homes in the Moscow
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1921-07-28
Bow Scouts TO Meet.

The committee of Boy Scouts and
Camp Fire girls will meet this eve
ming with Scoutmaster and Mrs. F. d.
Hawley, for business session and
taffy pull.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1921-07-28
THE AFTERNOON JAZZ
4++++++++++++++%+,
SPEAKING LEAF

1t is hard thing to write mono
logue here. Might begin by saying
Kane was an anomaly because he
isn't Abel. A woodman would make
the Axtell and the baldies in the
front row are Baldwins every time.
A fisherman may be Bateman, with
Bates thrown in.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1921-07-28

A single man may be a Benedict
When one is depressed it is better to
shake with a Blythe man. Good wine
needs no Bush. You can see the
Campbells coming on Jefferson street.
If Coffey entered refrigerator would
that be a Coffey cooler. There are
here and Craigs
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1921-07-28
Found unknown Soldier"
Was Her Missing Son


Just as the body of an "un-
known soldier" was being low
cred into the grave at st. Paul,
Mimi, Mrs. Mary Johnson,
drawn to the service by the ache
of a mother heart for her miss
ing son, asked that the coffin be
opened. She staggered back,
sobbing.
The body was that of her son,
George L. Johnson, a disabled
veteran, who was killed two
weeks ago on his way to take
position obtained through the
American Legion. The body had
lain unclaimed in the morgue.
Arizona republican., 1921-07-03
JULY 4TH PROGRAM
 AT LINCOLN SCHOOL

On Monday evening. July f. at S o'clock, Mrs. F. C. Green, director of the Americanization classes for the Mexican people. will hold a patri- otic celebration in the Lincoln school The program is as follows:
 Song, America. By the School Salute to the Flag. By the School Reading, History of the Flag. .
 By Pablo Torres Song. Star -Spangled Banner.
 By the School Reading, Declaration of Independ-
 ence. By Representative of D. A. R. Recitation. A Little Girl. -
 -......-...B By Amida VendriIl Recitation. Washington .
 By Marie Calderon and other mem
 bers of the school.
 Tableau and Song, Red. White and
 Blue.... By Members of School Song, Mexican National Hymn ..
 ... By Marie Vendrill and Chorus
 The public is cordially invited to attend this entertainment and also see something of the worthy work Mrs. Green and her assistants are carrying on on the south side. The American Legion, the Daughters of the American Revolution, and the Phoenix Americanization committee, who have all greatly aided this work with money and personal effort. are particularly invited
Arizona republican., 1921-07-03
WEDDINGS AVERAGE
 FOUR 4 DAY IN JUNE

June continues one of the most active months of the entire year for the little love god. Cupid, notwith standing the marriage license law which became operative June 10. There were nearly four June brides for each day of the past month. the monthly report of Claude s. Berry man. clerk of the superior court, dis closes.
 A total of no marriage licenses were issued in June, or an average of a little better than four per day for each business day of the month. This is an increase of IT over the preceding month of May, when 93 licenses were issued. Then, too. May was free from the marriage license law which makes it necessary for the bride to- be to appear before the is suing clerk with the prospective groom when the license is secured.
 Total revenue in the office of the clerk was $3.SO1.30 for June. the re- port shows, divided as follows:
 Civil cause fees, s2,519.35; probate case fees. s41695; 110 marriage li- censes. s220: jury fees s210; criminal fines. s200: miscellaneous, S16S. and notary bonds. 50
Arizona republican., 1921-07-03

any three of which shall be used In each race.
 Cowboys Pony Express Race
 The total purse to be awarded in this event is $370. This race is for a daily. over the half-mile track. and only neck-reined horses may be en- tered.
 Cow Pony Races
 Three hundred dollars are offered for the COW pony races and only neck-reined COW ponies which are actually being used for rough COW work and have not been worked out as race horses will be allowed In these events. On July and the races will be for cowgirls, and on the 3rd and 5th. cowboys
 Orojana Race
 For the first time in the South west the famous Orojana race will be run. Animals are started from the chute and given a 200-foot start. The first roper catching animals. head. half head or horns, will be awarded the money.
 Bull Doggins
 In the Prescott Frontier Days arena some of the fastest times made in the WOIi0 IOT puii-uoSSilS nave DeeIl established. This event is one of the most thrilling and daring on the frontier days program. To the cow puncher it merely means an every day task in his life. Four hundred and twenty dollars are offered in this death -defying contest.
 Wild Horse Races
 This contest affords the greates, amount of amusement or any on the program. The widest, snakiest craz- fest horses on the ranges are corraled and brought in for the wild horse races, in which s2s0 are offered.
 In addition to this program. wild and woody, rip-roaring specia1ties with man against beast will be staged
 Those desiring to see the sports ot the range In their true form will find the Prescott Frontier Days the best contest of its kind in the great South west. ranking with Cheyenne, Pen dleton and Calgary.
 Band concerts, open-air dancing boxing bouts and everything fol pleasure will be had at Prescott dur ing July 2. B. 4, 5, when four days and nights will be celebrated and. in the language of the cowboy. They'll b. wild, rough, fast and furious"
Arizona republican., 1921-07-03

Marked progress is being made in the construction of the new Coun- try club building at Seventh street and Thomas road. It will come as a surprise to many that the walls are up and the roof on and there is every assurance that the building will be completed before September Is, the stipulated time
 The structure is one story in height and faces the corner of the grounds and toward the southwest The main portion Is 167 feet, and this Is flanked at either end by wings which run north and south and east and west. The service wing Is 40 feet in front age and the locked wing 5S feet long.
 At the easterly end of the main frontage is located porte cochere and the main entrance. This leads into an entrance hall. and on this
Arizona republican., 1921-07-03

the brick walls will be painted white to resemble old fashioned whitewash- ing. This will be relieved by the bluegreen of the shutters and win dow trimming, and the gray stain which will be used in the cornice and the other wood work. The interior walls will probably be finished in cream white or tanu, with the wood work in ivory white
 Low and rambling, with it's beau tiful contrast of white walls and red roof. the building will present rest ful, homelike aspect in keeping with the surroundings. From the terrace a splendid view Is obtained of Camel back and the Phoenix mountains.
 The building was designed by Lescher. Kibbey and Mahoney oi Phoenix, and the construction Is be- ing handled by the Eagan Construc- tion company.
Arizona republican., 1921-07-03
z 2F|RES IN PHOENIX
 DURING PAST MONTH

Although there were 22 fSes in the city last month involving Insurance amounting to $92 ,&25, the fire loss was kept down to the comparatively low figure of s3,42o, according to the monthly report just issued by the fire department.
 One thing which distinguishes the report for the month of June is the fact that no false alarms were sound ed. There was also an active cam paign waged by the city fire inspector against accumulations of rubbish Inspections of several hundred prem ses were made and A were ordered to clean up.
Arizona republican., 1921-07-03

opens the main club room and office, the women's sitting room and the mems lounging room. Entrances from the latter lead to the locker rooms. showers. etc, for both men and women.
 The main club room Is 80 feet by 35 feet, with an ornate fireplace at either end. Six French doors open toward the golf links and upon a shaded concrete terrace, 20 by 120 feet. On the opposite side there are two French doors and four windows opening onto a covered porch facing the main approach.
 The building is so arranged that additions can be built on as needed and the main club room as well as the dining room adjacent can be en- larged, if necessary.
 The roof will be of red tile and
Arizona republican., 1921-07-03

President and Mrs Warren c. Har- ding recently gave a garden party on the lawn of the White House grounds to 200o wounded soldiers from the hospitals near the capital There were "eats'' in abundance for tho world war heroes.
The Adair County news., 1921-02-16


"n you do, you'll go broke. You
can't afford 1t. You're on the verge
Of Insolvency this minute"
81 suppose, since you decline to
haul our logs, after the expiration Of
our present contract, and In view of
the fact that we are not financially
able to build our own logging railroad,
that the wisest course my father and
could pursue would be to sell our
timber in Township nine to you. 1t
adjoins your holdings In the same
township"
81 had a notion the situation would
begin to dawn upon you" The Colonel
was smiling now; his handsome face
was gradually assuming the express
sion pontif1cal. 'I'll give you dollar
a thousand feet stumpage for It,"
SIN afraid / can't accept that offer.
We paid dollar and a half for 1t,
you know, and If we sold it to you at
a dollar, the sale would not bring us
sufficient money to take up our bonded
Indebtedness; we'd only have the San
Hedrin timber and the Valley Of the
Giants left, and since We cannot log
either Of these at present, naturally
we'd be out of business"
That's the way 1 figured it, my
boy"
"Well-we're not going out of bust
ness"
Pardon me for disagreeing with you
l think you are"
"Not muchl We can't afford it."
my dear boy, my very dear young
friend, listen to me. Your paternal
ancestor is the only human being who
has ever succeeded In making a per.
feet monkey Of me. When / wanted
to purchase from him a right Of way
through his absurd Valley of the
Giants, in order that 1 might log my
SQuaw creek timber, he refused me
And to add insult to injury, he
spouted a lot Of rot about his big
trees, how much they meant to him
and the utter artistic horror Of run
ming logging-train through the grove
particularly since he planned to be-
queath it to Sequoia as public park.
II will not renew your logging con-
tract. That Is final, young man. No
man can ride me with spurs and get
away with It."
"Oh, knew that yesterday"
"Then why have you called on me
today, taking up my time on dead
issuef"
II wanted to give you one final
chance to repent. I know your plan.
You have 1t in your power to smash
The Adair County news., 1921-02-16

place his cards on the table. Yea
he said, Il would be rather disappoint-
ed. However, / pay Rondeau rather
more than 1t is customary to pay
woods bosses; so imagine he'll stay
unless, of course, somebody takes a
notion to run him out of the country.
And when that happens, want to be
on hand to view the spectacle"
Bryce sprinkled a modicum Of salt
in his soup. "Tm going up into Town
ship nine tomorrow afternoon" he
remarked casually. 81 think / shall
go over to your camp and pay the in
comparable Jules brief visit"
Again the Colonel assimilated the
hint, but preferred to dissemble. "Oh,
you can't steal him from me, Cardi-
gam" he laughed. Il warn you In ad-
vance-so spare yourself the effort"
'Tll try anything once" Bryce re-
torted with equal good nature. 'How-
ever, 1 don't want to steal him from
you. I want to ascertain from him
where he procured this burl."
"He wouldn't tell you"
HE might. Pm a persuasive little
cuss when I choose to exert myself"
"Rondeau is not communicative. He
requires lots Of persuading."
"What delicious soupw Bryce MUIR
INJURED blandly. "Miss Sumner, may
have cracker2"
The dinner passed pleasantly; the
challenge and defiance between guest
and host had been so skillfully and
gracefully exchanged that Shirley
hadn't the slightest suspicion that
these two well-groomed men had, I'M
der her very nose, as 1t were, agreed
to be enemies and then, for the time
being, turned their attention to other
and more trifling matters. A sprightly
three-conered conversation continued
for an hour. Then the Colonel, secret
ly enraged at the calm, hooking, con-
templative glances which Bryce ever
and anon bestowed upon him, and un-
able longer to convince himself that
he was too apprehensive-that this
cool young man knew nothing and
would do nothing even if he knew
something pleaded the necessity
for looking over some papers, and babe
Bryce goodnight. Foolishly he
proffered Bryce limp hand; and
demon of deviltry taking possession Of
the latter, he squeezed 1t with simple,
hearty earnestness, the while he said:
Colonel Pennington, hope I do
not have to assure you that my visit
here this evening has not only been
delightful but-er-instructive Good
night, sir, and pleasant dreams"
With difficulty the Colonel suppress
ed groan. However, he was not the
sort Of man who suffers In silence;
for a minute later the butler, leaning
over the banlsters as his master climb
ed the stairs to his library, heard the
latter curse with an eloQuence that
was singularly appealing.
The Adair County news., 1921-02-16

the Cardigan Redwood Lumber COM
pany, acquire it at fifty per cent of
its value and merge its assets with your
Laguna Grande Lumber company. You
are an ambitious man. You want to
be the greatest redwood manufacturer
in California, and In order to achieve
your ambitions, you are willing to ruin
a competitor: you decline to play the
game like thoroughbred"
81 play the game of business accord
ing to the rules of the game; do
nothing illegal, SIR"
"And nothing generous or chivalrous.
Colonel, you know your plea of a
shortage Of rOlllng-stoc is that the
contract for hauling our logs has been
very profitable and will be more profit
able in the future If you will accept
f1fty-cent- per-thousand increase on
the freight rate and renew the con-
tract for ten years."
Nothing doing, young man. Re
member, you are not In a position to
ask favors."
'Then 1 suppose well have to go
down fghtingY'
81 do not anticipate much Of a
fight"
"And I'll begin by running your
woods-boss out of the country
"Ah-hp
"You know why, Of course-those
burl panels in your dining room. Ron
deau felled a tree In our Valley of the
Giants to get that burl for you, Colonel
Pennington"
Pennington flushed. II defy you to
prove that" he almost shouted.
"very well. I'll make Rondeau con-
fess; perhaps he'll even tell me who
sent him after the buri. Upon my
word, think you inspired that
dastardly raid. At any rate. ! know
Rondeau is guilty, and you, as his
employer and the beneficiary Of his
crime. must accept the odium."
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