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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-20

There wiz also be local tourna-
ments during the vacation period
between the regular fall and spring
schedules. These viii be conducted
by fraternal orders. The Eagles VIII
c0nduct a tournament at their home
during the holidays while the Elks
viii also hold a big meet Of their
regular league clubs. The latter will
bc started Immediately after Christ
mas and IL is expected that there
lwiu be two dozen teams participate
On the festivities.
The EIks teams have nearly all
or their teams entered now, there
being but two clubs out now who
have failed 20 file their entry. The
committee in charge expects 20 add
a number of prizes besides those that
are I'm force because of the usual en-
arance fees. which is responsible for
The unusual amount OF interest man
ff,efeF q q, tho atsanf
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-20
Wachs Leads Honor Roll.

Joe Wachs, OF the Mishawala
Specials in the City league. led the
boys by a large margin for the lau-
rels in our honor roll last week
with the fine score OF 267. Second
place was afarded 20 Walter Pischke
also OF the City league. But third
place created considerable strife. as
three players. Ernie Lott, Bob
Schneue and d. householder. were
all tied at 246 for third place.
A rumor that a bowler in the
Singer league had rolled perfect
score last Friday caused a great deal
OF excitement However, when II
was run down by The News-Times
representative 10 developed that
Clarence Helser. OF the Main Office
team. had rolled 500 pins but IL re-
CURED three games 20 do II. Mr..
TIeiser will get medal for his per
forunance, but 10 viii NOT be an A.
y. @. championship trophy.
The large list OF candidates who
qualified for our honor roll during
~ v,s-f week fs amended.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-20

Jack Dempsey is going 20 hunt
ICns for excitement. That's what
he thinks OF the heavywe.ghts
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-20

The record record holder is the
gink who plays the phonoSraph ev-
cry night.
Man about town
AmblcS arOun'
GiVin' the DANES
The up-an-dOwn-
Mostly down.
Ed Walsh, as imp, viii now take
back all he said about EN- in his
pitching days.
Charley See may come 10 the ma
jors Great name for an umpire.
A man there was and he took gun,
Even as YOU and i,
To the woods and the Wilds for TO
seek some fun.
He spied a big bear and he started
TO run.
Even as YOU and /.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-20

77he majority of the local leagues
closed their fall schedule season
last week and In AN but one instance
-clauIrl0 were declared ln the var
SOUS organizations. The exception IS
that Of the Temple league. where
two teams. the Horns and Stays.
were tied at the close OF hostilities.
Their league rules provide that q
series OF three games must be rolled
IN the event OF a tie and this Will be
compiled with next week.
one other tie resulted at the close
OF the regular schedule OF games
played and this also occurred at the
EI<s' temple The Colts and Bucks
were even IN the Antlers' league and
they disposed or theirs formally on
the regular bowling night and re-
suited Ia the Colts carrying of the
honors. The victors upset the dope
OF the organization rs the Bucks had
led the league all season and IL was
q touch blow to lose out at the tape.
Everything Is Tournament
with the league schedules practi-
cally out OF the way. everybody APP
pears 20 be interested IN tournament
play. the most important at this time
being that OF the big Interstate
Tournaments. which will be held at
the OrpheUm alleys immc dately az
ter the holidays. The entries close
Tor this event on Friday, Dec. %.
While the closing date IS two weeks
away. there are a good many teams
entered now.
A very unusual thing IS the receipt
Of local entries. As a rule local
teens wait until the last minute,
but this year there seems to be an
exception 20 the rule as two local en-
tries, tina. or the Canoe club and
the Jefferson hotel teams. being in
the hands OF Secretary Harlin at
this sime. The same IS true OF out
Df town teams as there are nearly
twice as many teams with their en-
tries filed as there were at this time
a year ago.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-05-17
PILOTS ASSOCIATION
Establish Scholarship at William and
Mary College

Williamsburg, May IA contri-
LUTON of $4,000 to the College OF Viii
liam and Mary by the Virginia Pill
cts Association for the establish
ment CT the Virginia Pilots Assocla-
ton Scholarship was announced here
today.
The income from the Virginia Pill
cts Association Scholarship will be
used annually. under the terms OF the
gift. for the benefit of some student
who comes from Norfolk Ports
mouth, Hampton, or Newport News,
or the Counties of Warwick Norfolk
and Elizabeth City. Captain w. R.
Boutwell,, president tt the Associa
ton, arranged for the scholarships
foundation, and has Informed Robert
NJ. Hughes. Sr., Of Norfolk, an alum
nus of the college, of the :Associa-
TONS desire that the scholarship be
administered for tie benefit of
Hampton Roads students.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-05-17
TOBACCO'S FOES
LOSING GROUND

Is New York, May 17.-Statutory
prohibition of the use of tobacco by
adults is still long way off If the
editors of the country truly interpret
p,rblic sentiment in their commune
ties. This statement is based on the
results of QUESTIONABLE conducted
by Edward A. Moree Of this city for
the Tobacco Merchants Association
of the United States. The question
naire was sent to nearly $4,000 edl-
tors. Replies were received from
nearly IS per cent representing
total circulation of 22,0OO,OO0.
I Of the 7,s47 editors replying 1898
or e5 per cent declared their commun
i;ities against tobacco prohibition.
,:Only 8 per cent of the remainder
! found any considerable sentiment
favoring such prohibition.
/ The questions asked were:
4 (1) Do you favor the enactment
tof laws prohibiting the personal use
of tobacco by adults?
+ ~ In your Judgment does tne
general sentiment of your community
favor such legislation?
!: (3) Is the use of tobacco perso-
snally Objectionable to you?
!, an presenting these questions
/ said Mr.. Moree commenting on the
results, 1--WE made no argument pro
or con, as we wished unbiased replies
!. We did not announce the name Of the
organization we were representing
until afterward The nature OF the
replies showed that most editors
we're entirely in the dark as to whon'
we represented.
"Checking up the QUESTIONABLE re-
turns with the anti tobacco leg; IA
ton Of the last year it is iE'-:'S r:
to noet that the highest n""cAnlag"
of replies reporting sentiment fdr"r-
a:)ls TO anti-tobacvco laws AN. iroM
,,taa where AZ per cent Of the ed:
.:rs thought their public fav rcd
rrch movement. Utah IS trs only
SIT. to adopt an an.i-cigarett" law
!as, year and the editors ATTRIBUTED
,l.s is to the influence of the Mormon
Church.
"1n Idaho where the Mormon
Church is also strong prohlbitory
bill was passed but was almost M
mediately repealed. The editors in
that state were 80 per cent agalsnt
anti-tobacco legislation.
"On the other hand old anti-cigar-
cite laws were repealed by Tennessee
Arkansas and Iowa. In these states
the editors estimates of adverse
public sentiment were 90, "a and 50
per cent respectively.
"There has been considerable. agl-
tation in other states during the year
all Of which confirms the Judgment
of the newspaper editors as to pub
lie opposition. A bill introduced in
Arizona to prohibit smoking in public
dining rooms and other pablo places
was first amended to prohibit con-
sumption in public of peanuts, chew
ing gum, tea, and coffee ana then de-
feated by the Senate.
"Kansas with SO per cent seriously
considered the repeal of its anti-cig
arctic law. Last year petition for
a referendum in Oregon failed of sltf
ficient signatures to bring the ques-
ton to a vote and e5 per cent of the
editors declared their public against
such legislation.
"In Oklahoma with "a per cent of
noes an anti-cigarette law was killed
at the committee.
The net result Of the years legisla-
ton, therefore, is the gain of one
small state by the anti-tobacco people
and the loss Of three large states.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-05-17
PLENTY OF PRACTICE

In Chicago they are telling of a
widower who was married recently
for the third time. and whose bride
had been married once before her
self.
The groom elect wrote across the
bottom of one q tie wedding invi-
tations sent to a particular friend:
"Be sure to come; this is no anna
teur performance. New York
American.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-05-17

Read the classified ads in the Ga
zette for good results.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1921-09-23
STAND BY US

The Pennington Baptist Young
Peoples Union is a thriving union,
but it is not ready to quit work yet.
In fact it must never quit, but in
stead work harder every day. We
need the hearty cooperation of every
Baptist and every Christian in town
to combat the evils that are SO prev
alent.
We are in contest with the other
unions of the Franklin Baptist Asso-
citation for the greatest number of
points in attendance, daily Bible read
ing, systematic and proportionate CIV
ing, study courses, and visitors. In
the last Associational Meeting, we
were awarded the silver cup that is
prize in the contest and which in turn
is to be awarded to the union having
the greatest number of points in the
next meeting.
Last Tuesday evening we had a
weiner roast and practiced songs and
yells for the next Associational Meet
ing, which is to be held in Ironton to-
night, AS we have a greater number
of points than we had at the last
meeting, we hope to bring the cup
back with us from Ironton.
Reporter of B. Y. P. U.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1921-09-23
Court Strikes
a Hidden Snae

A special session of the County
Court was called yesterday afternoon
to inquire into the sanity of Mrs.
Mary ]. Welt, who has been at the
county infrmary for some time past.
Several citizens, believing that Mrs.
Welt was perhaps being "railroaded,"
subscribed to purse and employed
W. A. Brookshire to look after Mrs.
Weit's interest.
The defendant and her attorney ap-
peared before the court and right well
did Mr.. Brookshire demonstrate his
ability to look after his client. He
called for a jury, and Notwithstanding
opposition, showed to the satisfaction
of the court that he was clearly with
in the law in making such request.
The result of such tramping of pre-
cedent under foot was that court was
adjourned until 9 o'clock this morn
ing, when the case will be regularly
entered upon and heard, in accordance
with the letter of the law, which is
plain as print can make it, even
though it appears to be strange to
many Of our citizens.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1921-09-23
Big Delegation to
X. P. Convention

A large number of members of
Crystal Lodge No. so, Knights of Py-
thias of this city, attended the annual
Pythian Convention of the 21st Dis
trict on Herculean Wednesday. Most
of the delegation from this lpace left
in the early morning and caught a
special which was run from Flat Riv-
er to accommodate the large number
from that place.
A number of others left on the af-
ternoon train for the evening meet
ing, when the team of Crystal Lodge
of this city, which is said to be one of
the finest in this District, performed
the work in their usual exceptional
manner. A largely attended and en-
joyable Convention is reported.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1921-09-23
Practice Ku Klux
Klan Methods

An occurrence in this city Thurs
day night of last week indicates that
there is juvenile organization here
which is attempting to carry out meth
DDS patterned on the order of the Ku
Klux Klan organization. Whether or
not they have charter to work, or
even have a name, The Times has
been unable to learn. There is a plan
that will effectively disorganize them,
however, if the parents of the respec-
tive members will seize upon and Wig
orously apply it in the right place.
Some members Of this band as
sembled themselves on the evening
above stated, went to the Monarch
theatre and called for Edgar Her.
mann, aged about 10 years, and when
he appeared in their midst they forci-
bly, took him to the rear of Sundy's
Candy Kitchen, wound him over bar
rel, and so we have been informed,
whipped him quite severely. The
whipping resulted in Hermann MAX
ing such noise that Night Watchman
iSutherland's attention was attracted,
and he proceeded to arrest several Of
the offenders, but later turned them
loose.
One story is that this was an initia-
tion ceremony to bring Hermann into
the Klan. But another report is that
it was combination of forces who
feared Hermann and that those who
aad suffered at his hands took this
method of getting "even" with him.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1921-09-23
Concert Band for
State Hospital

A patient band is being organized
at State Hospital No. 4. DR.. Eaton
advises that among the convalescing
patients are a number of accomp-
lished musicians, capable of partici-
pating in this musical organization.
Pennington ministers have recently
commented most favorably on the
character of music furnished very
largely by the patients during chapel
services each Sunday afternoon.
The new band will furnish music in
the dining rooms during the meal
hours, and will play for the picture
shows Monday, Wednesday and Fri
day evenings of each week.
1t becomes more and more appar-
ent that nothing is being left undone
that is for the best interest of the
patients at this well conducted hospi-
tai.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1921-09-23
Funeral Services
of Russell Riggs

1t was large gathering that as
sembled in Ironton last Friday after
noon to pay homage to the memory OF
Russell Riggs, son of Rev. and Mrs.
Milford Riggs, who are in charge of
the Baptist Home for old people at
that place. Russell Riggs who was
greatly loved by all who knew him,
was killed in action in France. While
still in his teens, he was among the
first to volunteer for service, and was
also among the first to go across and
take part in the fighting.
Last Fridays splendid services on
the court house square at the
old home of this popular youth
who willingly15even gladly-volun-
teered forNthe supreme sacrifice, was
thoroughly befitting the occasion. 1t
was calculated to bring comfort to the
bereaved parents in their irreparable
loss, by reminding them that Russell
was neither afraid nor unpfepared for
the Grim Monster, whom he met like
the true hero he had proved himself
to be throughout his service, which
was of nature that really tried mems
souls. Throughout it all Russell was
cheerful and uncomplaining.
1t was doubtless owing to Russell's
unusual companionableness and his
enviable record for service that drew
so many service men. not only from
his home community but also from a
distance, out to do him honor. His
remains had just arrived from France,
and after the services at the old home,
they were returned to st. Louis,
where they were laid to their final
rest in the cemetery that has been
dedicated to the soldier dead with a
fitting monument.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1921-09-23

Con. Rhodes Re-
members This Co.

County Superintendent j. Clyde
Akers, the teachers, pupils and citi-
zens of st. Francois county deeply ap-
preciate the. kind consideration of
Congressman M. E. Rhodes, whereby
he sent 1900 copies of the report of
the recent soil survey of st. Francois
county to County Superintendent Ak:
ers for distribution among the public
schools and interested citizens of the
county. 1t is planned to send them
out with considerable care that they
may do the greatest possible amount
Of good.
The County Superintendent will be
very glad to send copies to any inter-
ested citizens, especially farmers, who
will ask or write in for them. He, of
course, expects to distribute them all
at an early date. but IL will be well
for those especially interested to
make district requests for copies for
the reason that they might otherwise
be overlooked.
The report is very interesting and
highly instructive. There is included
with the report as a supplement a
very fine map of the county which is
neatly folded and which when spread
out has a surface area of nearly nine
square feet. This map is up to the.
minute and is correct to the minutest
details, even showing the location of
rural schools, railroad crossings, roads,
small streams, and last but not least,
the several immense chat piles found
throughout the Lead Belt. An up-to-
date map of the county is something
that we have sorely needed for long
time and the report of the soil survey
would have money value but for the
map alone.
The people of st. Francois county
will not soon forget Congressman
Rhodes exceeding kindness in furnish
ing them with such a generous sup
ply of the reports.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1921-09-23
Face to Face
With a Big Job

The other morning wkile The Times
editor and wife were driving on Coll
umbia street, we passed Miss Daisy
Baker, teacher of the colored school,
who was slowly mailing her way
school-ward. The frailty of her
movement reminded our good wife
that Miss Daisy was but recovering
from an auto accident, and she ,sug-
gested that we pick her up end drive
her to her work. This is our reason,
also our excuse, for the first "close-
up" we have ever had of the public
school building, as Miss Daisy insist
ed that we go in and look things over.
We found a substantial and COM
paratively new brick building of two
ample school rooms, besides entrance
halls and closets. The rooms are we'll
lighted and appear that tLey must be
altog sther comfortable, even during
the coolest weather, as pipelcss fur
mace has just been installed in the on
ly room now in use, which should be
capable of supplying an abundance OF
heat. A number of specimens of free
hand drawing were hanging on the
walls from the previous days work,
some of which indicated real merit.
Miss Daisy is certainly doing excel
lent work there, where about 55 pu-
pills are now enrolled. The enormity
of her duties can in a manner be ap-
preciated by anyone when it is under
stood that she, alone and unassisted,
must look after seven grades, and
must hear twenty-odd lessons every
day, besides the innumerable other
things that must be attended to by
her, such as looking after the clean
illness and sanitary condition of every
child in her charge, which of itself is
no small task. Under such conditions
it is absolutely impossible for Miss
DAISY to give to Individual pupils the
attention they often require.
Under existing conditions nothing
more could be expected than is being
performed for the good and advance
ment of the pupils in that school In
fact i appears TO be an herculean task
Misc d y performing, But Il -
too much to expect of any one. If the
colored children of Pennington are to
have the benefit of an education that
is promised them, then there should
soon be installed in this school an as
sistant, as there has been in previous
years. 1t will be money well invested,
and The Times hopes the Board of Ed
ucation will see the matter in such a
light.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1921-09-23
St. Francois Hotel
Will Be Prepared

Andy Hawn has another big fur
mace contract, this latest being for the
st. Francois Hotel, which has for the
past several years been in sore need
of additional heat, which the old,
worn-out furnace could not supply.
Much excavating and cement work
has already been done in preparation
for installing the new furnace. A car
load of coal has already been received
and stored away in the basement,
which has also been cleared of the old
boiler, entirely out of date. and prin-
cipally composed of size and weight,
with but little heating qualities.
The old heating plant in the st.
Francois Hotel has been an eye-sore
to different proprietors for several
years past. The fireman often had to
wbTk In a quagmire of mud and water,
all Of which has now been changed to
cement work, so that firing the new
furnace will be no more than pleasure
able pastime in comparison to the
former working conditions.
The new furnace will be a U. s.
make, one of the best and most high
ly improved heating appliances on the
market, and smokeless. The old
steam pipes with which the building
is equipped. and which system has
been found to be in good condition,
will be connected up with the new fur
mace. The cost of this improvement
will be but little less than $4,000.
1t is likely that in the spring fur
ther improvement will be made in the
interior of this splendid hotel property,
asGa number of rooms are sadly in
need Of re-decorating. There is also
great demand for a number of private
baths, which may receive attention
from the owning company. Shower
baths, which are usually entirely ac-
ceptahe, could be put in at no great
expense. Such modern improvements
are always a good investment.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1921-09-23
1921 Taxes Are
Now Payable

The tax books for 1921 are now in
the hands of the County Collector,
who is prepared to receive taxes for
the present. year and issue receipts
therefor. 1t may mean considerable
economy, both in time and money, for
all who are prepared to do so to pay
their taxes early, thereby avoiding
the crowd and jam that invariably en-
sued during the closing of the tax
paying period.
J. z. BREWER, County Collector.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1921-09-23

Ted Denman has purchased what is
known as the John Mertz property,
near the city light and water plant,
from Theo. Lockridge; consideration
$2,850. This deal indicates a consol-
idation or. amalgamation Of forces,
but Ted has as yet failed to authorize
an announcement of such a happy
event.
E. Belknap, that wide-awake hus-
tier and popular gentleman from Bis
narck, has already sold number OF
Ford machines in Pennington since
territory restrictions have been re-
moved. He is selling cars, trucks and
tractors of this popular make here
just as though there was no local
agent in Pennington.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1921-09-23

A Sophomore Freshman "kid party"
was given at'the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
John Karsch last Friday evening. En-
joyable games were played on the
large, beautiful lawn, and enjoyable
refreshments were served. All had a
very enjoyable time.
Mr.. and Mrs. Shelley and daugh-
ter, and Herman Clark, of Frederick
town; Mr. and Mrs. Alexander and
children, and Mr.. and Mrs Lindsey of
Esther; Mr.. and Mrs. A. j. Rhodes
and family and Mr.. and Mrs. w. f.
Burgess, Of this city, enjsyed a splen-
did picnic and consequent good time
at Iron Mountain lake Sunday.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1921-09-23

"Young man, every time tou buy an
ice cream sundae for yourself and best
girl, you spend the price ofItwo bush
els of oats or one bushel Of corn. Ev-
cry gallon of gasoline yot burn up
taking her joy ride. a buslel of oats
goes up in smoke. To be In love now
adavs will soon empty the old mans
granary. Young man, CART the girl,
and feed her on oatmeal
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1921-09-23

Marvin College at Fredericktown
has offered scholarship to Miss Gar
nellie Harlem. of Moberly, who was re-
Gently awarded first honors and ST.
900 in the Missouri District in the St.
Louis Globe-Democrat beauty contest.