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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-06-09
MANY K.U.AWARDS
FeIIowships and Scholarships
for 1921 Announced.
Ten Kansas College Graduates
Win FeIIOwships.

Lawrence, Kan, June 9.-An-
nouncements of awards of felIowships,
scholarships and honor students at
the university of Kansas were made
here today The announcement in
cludes list of fifteen graduates of
the class of 1921 ten graduates of
Kansas colleges to1fellowships at the
university for the coming year and
nine graduates of the class of 1921 to
scholarships in other schools and uni
versities of the country. This is in
addition to twenty-one graduates of
the school of medicine to interneships
in various hospitals of the country.
Seventeen scholarships have been
awarded to undergraduates in addition
to the four prizes given in the Bible
school attached to the university.
Twenty-one of the graduating class
were elected to membership in Phi
Beta Kappa, honorary scholastic fra
ternity and fourteen were elected to
membership in Sigma XII, the honor
airy scientific fraternity. Ten other
prizes were awarded in various schools
and classes of the university for ex-
cellence in scholarship during the past
year.
The awards as announced are as
follows:
Appointments to University of Kansas
Astronomy OF Christian d9 THOMAS Elvey'
Bacteriology: Florence Mildred Law,
A. B. 81, University Of Kans9s
Chemistry: Frederick g. Stubs, A. B.,
'21. University of Kansas.
Education Everett Gum, A. B. '21,
University Of Kansas. C 20,
Geology: Paul Oscar Holland, H. ). II,
Hispanic Languages: Dorothy Dawson,
A r. '21, University of Kansas.
History: Iva Hardin, A b. ~, Wash
burn college.
University of Kansas.
Mathematics: Lillian Ruth Strickler,
A. b. 10. College of Emporia.
Psychology: Oakland Maupin, A. B. 20,
University of Kansas
Physics: Burgoyne Griffing, A. Is. II,
Washburn college.
Romance Languages: Marjorie Ellen
Ishmael, A. p. ~, University Of Kansas
Romance Languages: Winifred Shan
Sociology: Harold Jackson Matthews,
A. b. 81, Baylor university.
Zoology: Theodore Sessinghaus Eliot,
A. B. ~, Reed college.
From Kansas Colleges.
The following graduates of Kansas col
1eges have been appointed to University
of Kansas fellowships for the year 1921
Tavern wedd from Baker university.
Ignace Malm from Bethany college.
Henry w. Taylor from College of EN-
Jacquetta Downing from Paramount col
George Arthur selleck from Friends uni
Louis r. Perry from Kansas Wesleyan.
Paul Rufus Yoder from Mcpherson col
Claude Vincent Cochran from Ottawa
Louis Falls from Southwestern college
Ruth Walker from Washburn college.
At Other Schools.
The following graduates of the uni
versity have been appointed to scholar
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-06-09
Adler-i-ka
Like
Magic!

'I had constipation for ten years.
After the first dose of Adler-i-ka I felt
a. change. It works like magic and
certainly is fine
(Signed) Mrs. Lula B. Davis.
Adler-i-ka acts on BOTH upper and
lower bowel, removing foul matter
which poisoned stomach Brings out
all gases. relieving pressure on heart
and other organs EXCELLENT for
gas on the stomach or sour stomach
Removes surprising amount of foul,
decaying matter which you never
thought was in your system. Tends
to CURE constipation and prevent ap-
pendicitis. Geo. w. Stansfield, Drug
gist. 6S2 Kansas Ave, and other
druggists.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-06-09
100000 PRESCRIPTIONS

I compounded over 100000 prescrip-
tons from the best physicians and
spent 40 years in the drug business
before 1 discovered the wonderful pre-
script1on for "MendenhalPs Number
40" Successfully employed in blood
troubles, chronic rheumatism and
catarrh, constipation, stomach, kidney
and liver troubles, eczema and skin
diseases. If not benefited by its use
your money will be refunded. J. C.
Mendenhall, Evansville, Ind. 40 years
"a druggist.
stores, 9Th and Kansas Ave, and 729
Kansas Ave.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-06-09
HONORS TO MISS JOHNSTON.
Wins First Place in Topeka Catholic
High School Contest

The first place in the girls, elocu-
ton contest at the Topeka Catholic
high school was won Wednesday night
by Miss Catharine Johnston, daughter
or MI. and Mrs. w. A. Johnston of
Route Z. Miss Johnston's Grafton
was entitled Mary Magdalen."
Miss Mary Brouyette, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. c. D. Brouyette, of 1900
Kansas avenue, was awarded second
honorS in the contest with q reading
watermelon Stockings" Miss Teresa
Layden, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. T.
E. Layden, was third in the contest.
She gave a selection entitled ROSA
lind's Surrender"
Judges in the contest were Miss
Ceora Lanham, Miss Catharine Durkin
and Miss Frances Ulamperl
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-06-09
URGES GREATER COOPERATION
Author of "The Man With the Hoe"
Delivers Graduating Address. 4, p

Lawrence, Kan, June "a world
organized thru the efforts of new
order of brotherhood pledged to the
service of the good is the need of the
day and the sure road to a safe world
in the days that lie ahead, according
to Edwin Markham, honorary presi-
dent of the Poetry Society of Amer
lea, in his address before the 585
members of the graduating class of
the University of Kansas at the an
nua1 commencement Wednesday morn
ing.
Mr.. Markham, author of 1.-The Man
With the Hoe" the poem that set the
world to thinking some years ago, re-
vea1ed a vision of new world of per-
feet cooperation between all classes
of service of the good-which service
he characterized as the answer to the
question, What Is Life's Big Bust
nesS2"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-06-09
HARRIS TO MOVIE BOARD
Topeka Newspaper Man VIII Succeed
Miss Carrie Simpson.

Dwight Thacher Harris. state house
and political reporter for the Daily
Capital, has been appointed by Gov
ernor Allen as a member of the state
movie censorship board to succeed
Miss Carrie Simpson. He will serve
as chairman of the board and will be-
gin work next week.
Harris is one of the most competent
newspaper reporters in Topeka and is
well known in the state. He has been
on the Daily Capitals state house and
political run since the recent 1egis1a-
tive session and formerly was a staff
reporter. He was for three sessions
reading clerk of the house of represen-
tatives. and won a commission in the
world war.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-06-09
Rock Island North and East.

Going up to st. Paul or Minneap0=
lis? Or to Chicago? You'll find an
atmosphere of solid comfort on the
Rock Island. Smooth track. on-time
steel trains and the best dining car
meals that any one ever got, any
wherei Make 1t Rock Island next
time. C. E. Bascom, City Passenger
Agent, Topeka, Kan.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-06-09
ATTENTION, KNIGHTS PYTHIAS

I Members of Topeka lodge No. IS
will attend meeting Saturday night.
June IL, as business Of vast import
ance will come up. Entertainment
committee will have something doing
also.
A. D. WATTS, K. of R. & 8.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-06-09
PHONE COMPANY HARD HIT
Total of 1000 Telephones Out of Com.
mission in Topeka.

More than 1000 telephones in To-
peka are still out of commission as
the result of this weeks storm, and
extra gangs, which are repairing the
lines as rapidly as possible, do not
expect to get all the phones working
again before Sunday.
There were more than 1000 tele-
phones put out by the storm. most
of the damage being due to lightning.
The damage was distributed evenly
in all parts of the city.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-06-09
TAXI DRIVER SHOT DOWN
War Between Rival Companies Be
IieYed Cause of Crime

Chicago, June 9.-P A Skirven,
Yellow taxi driver, was killed here
early today in what is believed a war
between two rival taxi companies.
He was shot by three men who
pumped bullets in his body as they
passed in high powered automobile.
Tho shooting of Skirven followed
series of skirmishes between yell
low and Checker drivers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-06-09
Care and Responsibility.

responsibility attached the preparing remedy for infants and children
undoubtedly greater than that imposed the manufacturer remedies
for adults whose system sufficiently counterfeit for time at least
well observe that Casia prepared today has been
past years. personal supervision Mr. Cas E. Fletcher
makers limitations and substitutes stake? What their
responsibilities To whom they Werab2 They today scatter
their nefarous broadcast, and disappear tomorrow.
the pstang with which the prescription for
could they read the nebe testimonials from
grateful mothers they listen the subtle pags and false
imitation Of substitute for the tried
Fletchers Castora-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-06-09

Uncle Sam Bread has made
such a hit with the people of
Topeka and the sales have
been so much greater than ex-
pected that we are out Of
Norwich bulletin., 1921-02-28
CHICHESTER

Dr. A. L. Stebbins was in New Haven Friday attending the dental convention.
 Miss Mary Driscoll of New Haven Is the guest of her parents, MT. and Mrs. Michael Driscoll in Windham avenue for few weeks vacation.
 The following committee was appoint ed at the chamber of commerce meeting last week, to make arrangements for a get-together meeting some time next month: Myron R. Abell chairman, F. E. Baker, Mrs. Frederick o. Brown, Mrs. John Condren, Mrs. Joseph Agranovitch and Mrs. Benjamin London. Speakers from out of town will be expected to be present. A lunch will be served. A cam- paign for new members is to be launch ed, as there are a number of improve ments for the welfare of the community badly needed. these subjects will be brought before the gathering to be dis cussed.
 Leonard siebert of East Hampton was in town Friday.
 John Willis of Millington was calling on friends in town Friday. MT. and Mrs. Clarence H. Norton oi North Westchester were visitors in town Friday.
 The Colchester basketball team had a. | their opponents the Melrose team ot Taftville in Tip Top hall Saturday eve | ming. dance was held after the game
Norwich bulletin., 1921-02-28
WESTERLY

tor of the Italian paper La Sentinella. published weekly in Providence. The mission is for both men and women, and will continue throughout the week. As Is cus'c-- Catholic mis-
 n. religious articles may be procured in the D.- N-.-4ch after each service.
 Over forty relatives and friends at- tended the fiftieth wedding anniversary celebration of MT. and Mrs. Foster Jag ger, of Beach street, Saturday evening. The evening was devoted to talks of olden | times when Westerly was but village. The couple received congratulations and gifts and wishes of further years of hap piness together. Refreshments were serv- i ed. Guests were present from Providence, 1 Wickford and Cape Charles, Va. A prowler who has been making a ] practice of lurking about in the vicinity of George and School streets and Chester | avenue in the nighttime, has caused con-
 siderable alarm among women of that To-
 cality. In the past few years Westerly 1 has had number of such characters
 who direct their attention to women. | Local Laconics.
 According to an announcement contain. ed in the Milton College Review. w. Al exander Kenyon son of Mrs. Walter D FNouyOu OI IS HON dStAh6 as
 associate professor of biology in Milton
 college, Milton, Wis. Mir. Kenyon Is ( graduate of Westerly High school.
 Michael Burke of Ledward avenue wal
 in Milford, Mass. Sunday to attend thu
 funeral of a relative.
 , William D. Potter of Attleboro, Mass |, Is visiting Westerly friends. i Patrick Burke who died Friday In MI ford, Mass, was well known here | Westerly, where he had many relative and friends.
 George E. Broughton was able to b , out Saturday after being confined to hi
 home for several weeks with a sever attack of pneumonia
 Miss Edna Mill of Summer street is | Philadelphia to attend the alumni reunio
 of Beacham school, which she attende
 last year.
 ' Mrs. Ralph Spargo who Is Ill at he home on School street with scarlet fevel is reported as much improved.
 Miss Mary T. McGuinn. a teacher
 the MI. Vernon. N. Y, public schools,
 visiting at her home in Ashaway.
 Mrs Joseph Frechette returned to he !, home on Jay street Sunday, after spend n ing three weeks with relatives in Mol h treal.
 Il The teachers in Westerly public schoo ' have all returned to their homes to sper l. the vacation week.
 d From all indications, business at Plea e ant View will be brisk this year. Thr' e new houses are about to be started, ar s several lots have been purchased by pro 8 pective builders. It is expected that q a new golf club there will further increal
 the value of the land.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-02-28
FRANCE HAS DECIDED TO
 INSIST THAT SHE BE PAID

Paris. Feb. 2T.-In m editorial today on the subject of the London conference with the Germans which begins March l, The Temps declares that France while fearless over the possible consequences of Q rupture. sincerely desires that an agree ment be reached with the Germans.
 Germany has the noor," says the edi- toriaL What the allies are interested in Is not a negative. impassioned non possumus,' from Germany. but the posi- tive counter-proposals which Foreign Min. ster Smons may brng. As Germany's 8 turn to speak arrives. France does not fear a rupture. but sincerely desires an agreement. She Is resolved not to con- sent to any further debate and to insist that she be paid. whatever may happen She wishes that the German debtor will make 1t unnecessary 10 use force. and that way may be found (which is per l fectiy possible) by which Germany may prosper In settling up"
 Immediately opposite this editorial. Tn, Temps prints it's comment on the army budget voted by the French chamber yes. terday, in which the newspapsr says:
 "Germany's attitude forces France. fol some time at least, to be ready for anJ | eventuality which must be met fearless | ly. We must have an army strong cnouGi to cause the rights of France. as out
 lined by the treaty of Versailles. to b, respected and enforced. Germany. whei ' she signed the treaty. admitted defeat
 but today she Is acting dilatory tactics ! We muSt have an army strong enougl
Norwich bulletin., 1921-02-28
NOANK"

The fishing schooner V. A. Morse re- gently purchased by Capt. Henry Lang worthy, left Friday for New York, where crew will be taken on for tile fishing. While in the harbor a force of workmen was employed in making repairs to the vessel and overhauling the two gasoline engines Last year the tile, which va- riety of fish Captain Longworthy is go- ing after, wer> very scarce, but this year they are being caught in large numbers. Charles Crouch and Hathaway Wolfe left with Captain Longworthy as members of the crew.
 Angus McQuafrie, who ha sbeen a stu dent at Colgate university, Is at the home of his parents, Mir. and Mrs. Daniel Mo- Quarrie, having completed his studies Mir McQuarrie will return to Colgate in June for commencement.
 Eleanore Francis is i'll with pneumonia at the home of her grandmother, Mrs Emma White.
 Mir. and Mrs ]. Forrest Hammond of Boston were spending few days in town
 J. Lyon of Providence, R. l., was Q re. cent business caller in town.
 H. S. Sklinck of New Haven has been business caller in town. Avery Fitch spent the weekend at ths Haliey Farm.
 Miss Eloise Fish has returned, Afteu gDending several days in Boston.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-02-28
STAFFORD

Mrs. Carolina westfelt, e5, widow of Henry Westfelt of Taunton, Mass. died of rhematic endocarditis at the home of Miss Hannah Black. About fifty years ago she came from Sweden and was employed at the home of Mrs. E. c. Pinney. The last two years she has been employed at the homes of TnEus and Raymond Park. It was expected that a short funeral service would be held al Miss Blacks home as she has many friends here, but a telephone message was received from her sister. Mrs Elm ma Sergeant requesting that the body be sent immediately to Taunton. where services were held
 Friends of Mrs. Philena Preble are glad to hear that she Is making a good re covery following a surgical operation al the Johnson hospital Mrs. Preble has | been so cheerful through 1t all and Is ] a fine example for younger people. The case is of unusual interest. since tho ! patient has passed her ninety-sixth birth l day. Though her hearing has been i'm l paired for some time and for years sh, 1 has been very lame, her intellect con tinued keen and her interest in thing | about him is quite remarkable. Simlla- | operations were performer when Mrs | Preble was seventy-one.
 The funeral of Hugh Jenkins wat held at the Baptist church last Tues | day afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev. A B | Todd of Southbridge oflciated
 There was no service at the Baptis
 church February 20. due to the sever
 snow storm. Dr. Kendrick came as ia
 as Hartford.
 The Phoenix wooien Company has re
 suned work
Norwich bulletin., 1921-02-28
CANTERBURY PLAINS

Friday evening February IS, one of the most enjoyable surprise parties of the season was given Curtis Kinnie by neighbors and members of the grange The event proved q genuine surprise. He was found sitting ly the fire and was Informed that he was IS years old and had got to celebrate hls birthday. The evening was spent In dancing and play
 Ing games Cake, doughnut1 coffee
 oranges, candy, peanuts and popcorn was served. Mir. Curtis was presented a members of the grange and friends, also pair from Mrs. Ofney and Lisbon friends. All enjoyed the evening.
 A contest held at the Frost school on Thursday evening to see who should speak and spell at the district speaking and spelling contest honors went to Law renee Utz, in speaking and Emma Eastlund in spelling.
 Benjamin Sydney sabins, the year old son of Mir. and Mrs. B. P. Sabins, died
 Saturday night. the 18th. after two days | Illness. The body was taken to South Manchester Wednesday morning fol l burial MT. and Mrs. Ssbins have the
 sympathy of the community in their sor TOW.
 Owing to the heavy snow storm Sun | day, the20th. the bus which carries thu | local people to and from work at Plain field miik was not able to run until Wed | nesday.
 There was no meeting at the N P | church Sunday. the 2eth, on account o | the snow storm.
 | Mir. and Mrs E. P. Sabins have re turned home from South Manchester alt
 CT spending a few dAyqs with Mrs. Sa | bins brother.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-02-28
CHESTNUT HILL

Miss Ruth Rogers, teacher in this dis trict went to her home in East Long, meadow, Friday. She was accompanied by Mrs. Everett c. Payson, who was her guest over Sunday.
 Mir. and Mrs. c. E. Goodrich gave a little party the evening of the 22nd. m honor of their guests. the sisters of Mrs. Goodrich, Miss Hannah Oleson and Mrs. Thompson, of New London.
 Frank Davoll. who has been spending a time in Nashville, Tenn, Is now en route for California. where he has son residing.
 Mir. and Ms. Harley Jacohs and daughter, Mildred. spent a few days recently with Mrs. Jacobs mother, Mrs. John Phillips of Coventry.
 Mir and Mrs. NJ. c. Peckham and son, Charles, of Manchester. were at the home of A. s. Peckham the last of the week. Chief of Police Killourey of williman- tic and Mrs. Killourey were at c. L.
 James for the week end. Mir. and Mrs F. c. Payson. Miss Rog- CTS and W. D. Davoll were Norwich visitors Saturday. February 18th. A teacher has been procured for the | school at Tobasso street which obvi- | ates the necessity of transporting pupils to the Liberty Hill school which the. 1 have attended since the beginning of hI | school year.
 Gurdon Chappell is improving the goot | sledding in drawing teNgraph poles tS F the local station.
 Ivan Turner has been employed t-T NJ | C. Peckham in Manchester for the pas , few weelA
Norwich bulletin., 1921-02-28
EAST HADDAM

Miss Beraha Myers. teacher in the school was week end guest at Mrs. S. E. Aczleys in Chester.
 Owing to the heavy snowfall Sunday. the goth. there was no school through out the town Monday.
 Mrs. Walter Gillette returned from her home in Chester. Tuesday afternoon to resume tea ,htng Wednesday morning.
 Mrs. F. E. Swan is in Middlesex hos pital following a surgical operation. Mfr. Swan Is also spending several days in Middletown.
 It is rumored that Charles A. Russell of "Conecrest," has purchased a house in Haddam and will soon go there with his family to reside.
 A meeting Of the D. A. R. chapter was held with Mrs. Jennie comstock and Miss Nellie Boardman at their home. Febru- ary 22. with a good attendance. The next meeting of the grange will be held Wednesday evening. IL will be Sisters Night and the programme will be arranged by Mrs. Ella Countryman Mrs. Ada FOiette and Mrs. Walter Gil. lettA
Norwich bulletin., 1921-02-28

All the flags in Westerly were at half mast Saturday, and the stores were closed from to 3 o'clock, to pay respect to Joseph A. Ozarre of Co. F, 9th Regiment, Second Division, who died in France shortly after the signing of the armistice. The dead hero was accorded military funeral by Merrill Post, No. Is, Ameri- can Legion the exercises were in charge of Rev. E. J. Cleveland, chaplain of the local post
 The services at the house at o'clock were conducted by Rev. B. U. Hatfield, pastor of the First Baptist church, of which the young soldier was member The casket was then borne to waiting caisson, and the procession moved down Mechanic street, through the square, and l to the First Baptist church. The order l of march was as follows: Commander George P. Chapman, Adjutant Edward J. Butler. and Bugler William Donavon ; Drummer Clyde Burdick; firing squad composed of Maurice Laing. Moses Payne, Jr., Al. O'Connen, Michael Murphy All bert Brown, Cornelius Riley, Walter Thorpe, and Frank Parker; members of Merrill post; caisson driven by Law renee Rock, guarded by Harold Barber and John Donahue; bearers, Austin Mat thews, Samuel Council. Philip Button 1 Clarence Maxwell, John Law, William Wills, Robert Kenyon and Irving Adams | Chaplain E. J. Cleveland; automobiles bearing relatives and friends; wounded ex-service men in automobiles.
 The services at the church were b charge of Rev B. U. Hatfield. The GU logy was pronounced by Rev. s. M. Cath cart. Following the church services, th' line moved slowly down Elm street tC
 River Bend cemetery where comrnitta services were conducted by Chaplain Cleveland As the body was lowered
 into the grave three volleys were firet
 by the firing squad. and taps were sound
 ed by Bugler Donavon, with the ech' played by Stanley Livingstone.
 A mission for the Italian people 0
 Westerly was opened Sunday evening a
 the Church of the Immaculate Concep tion. Rev. (E. Grees, pastor of the Ital
 ian church in Harrington will be tn , speaker. Father Grees. besides being missionary of experience is also the edi