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Mountain advocate., 1921-12-09
CONCERNING ROAD TO CORBIN

Washington. D. c. Dec. Z, 1921.
Mr.. Fred Burman.
Judge j. d. Tuggle.
Barbourville. Ky.
Dear Friends:
| recently received letter from
the Hon. Joe Boggs, State Highway
Engineer. in which he uses this
language:"T am in receipt of your
letter, and would advise that the
project between Corbin and Bar
bourville will most certainly be
placed under contract under the pro-
visions of the new Federal Aid Act"
He further advises that there has
been some delay because OF the nee
essity of the Road Department here
getting out some new rules and reg
ulations for operation under the new
Road Law.
| have had assurances all along
that this contract would be let at an
early date. and | feel sure that it
will.
With best wishes. | remain.
Your friend,
j. NJ. ROBSON.
Mountain advocate., 1921-12-09
COURT CASES

Ray Kelsey, transporting liquor
800 and 80 days in jail.
Ray Kelsey. carrying concealed
weapons, 500 and 10 days in Jail
Henry Childers, selling liquor
$50 and 80 days in Jail.
c. B. Asher. Sinking Creek. se-
duction of a female under 16 years
of age, 10 years in the penitentiary.
Foster Wilson, shooting on public
highway. $50.
Cam Perry. giving liquor to a
minor, $50 and 80 days.
Common wealth VS.. Geo. Walters,
Wilton; malicious striking aud
wounding of Simon Siler, months
in Jail and $50 fine.
Bill Afford, breach of the peace,
$50 and 80 days
Bill Afford, running a mOonshine
still, $500 and months.
Edly Garland. moonshing. $500
and 6 months.
Fred Kelly, selling liquor. $50.
Will Jones, selling liquor, $500
and so days.
Pleas Edwards. selling liquor,
$500 and so days.
Sam Davis. selling liquor. $3oG
and so days.
Corb Asher, selling liquor, $500
and 80 days.
Mountain advocate., 1921-12-09
CAMPBELL

The death OF Mr.. J. H. Campbell.
OF Indian Creek, occurred Wednes-
day night at his home near Dishman
Springs. A wife and six children,
an aged mother and three sisters
survive. The cause of death was
asthma.
Rev. Vanbevers had charge of the
funeral. the interment being in the
old Indian Creek churchyard. A
large number of friends were pres
ent at the ceremony.
Mr.. Campbell was an excellent
citizen whose loss will be keenly
felt by relatives and friends.
Mountain advocate., 1921-12-09
HAS WEEK END GUEST

Miss Nell Korn has a very charm
ing house guest. Miss Roberta Cole,
her roommate at the College of
Music, Cincinnati. She is being
warmly welcomed by Miss Korn's
friends who are making her few days
a whirl of merriment. Miss Cole
will remain to see "All Aboard" at
the Sorg theatre Monday night
-Middletown. o. Eek.
Mountain advocate., 1921-12-09
UNION COLLEGE PUTTING
ON ENDOWMENT CAMPAIGN

The advance agent for Union Col
lege campaign to raise $750,00O
endowment fund is here and is pre-
pairing constituency lists etc. for use
in this campaign.
The campaign is backed by the
Methodist Church which expects to
make Union College greater force
for good in the church, the state,
and the nation. by enlargng it's op-
portunities along lines of Christian
education. for which purpose the
College was originally founded.
Mountain advocate., 1921-12-09
LOGAN HOSP TAI

MrsC. 5. prswitt. OF Cnrbin. has
returned home following IN Oreca.
tion.
Basil Riley. of Criss. who was re-
ported n u serious ,OSC'tIOn last
week as tho result Ot crushed
skull from the kick of 4 mule, is i'm
proving nicely and is or y, = .E:;cr
Mrs. Martha Davis. of Warren,
was critically i'll with appendicitis
last week, but following IN opera
tion is doing fine.
Oscar MeaIer underwent 4 minor
operation Tuesday.
Mountain advocate., 1921-12-09
SILVER WEDDING

\ pleasant occasion was dinner
Saturday. Dec 3rd, when Mr.. and
Mrs. Geo. c. Hewes celebrated their
silver wedding day. Mr. and Mrs.
Hewes were married in Naini Tai,
India, twenty-five years ago. Those
present at the dinner were DR.. and
Mrs. +. T. Franklin. Prof. and Mrs.
Nv. Peavy. Prof. and Mrs. d. NJ.
Humfeet.
Mountain advocate., 1921-12-09
VI. +. CHURCH
MIDDLETOWN. OHIO

1O:45 Communion Service. This
is rally day for the entire church.
The morning prelude will be. "The
Question" by Wolstenholme. and the
offeratory, THE Answer" by the
same composer. Miss Roberta Cole
of Cincinnati, will sing Great Peace
Have They Which Love Thy Law"
by Scott t.-Middletown Elk.
Mountain advocate., 1921-12-09
THE METHODIST BAZAAR

The Christmas Bazaar by the
Methodist Ladies Aid will be held in
the Hopper Building next the post
office on Dec. 18th. You will be able
to secure many dainty gifts at
reasonable price.
Mountain advocate., 1921-12-09
NOTICE TO ELECTRIC
CONSUMERS

Effectivt Dec. 1st. 1921, the rate
for electric current for commercial
use will be reduced 1 cent per Kilo-
wat Hour
Barbourville Electric Light. Heat,
and Power Company.
BY LYMAN r. BENJAMIN, Treas.
Mountain advocate., 1921-12-09
SWOEFARD

The death of Wade Swoffard, Of
near Sprule, occurred at the family
home Thursday, Dec. 1st. A wife
and one grown son, b. p. Swoffard.
survive.
Interment was in the Cottongim
graveyard December 3rd.
Mountain advocate., 1921-12-09
BIRTHS

Born to Mr.. and Mrs. L. C. Miller
Jr.. a daughter, Sonora, Dec. 1st.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas
Prichard,, a daughter, Dec. End.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Higgins.
OF Heidrick. a daughter, Dec. 3rd.
Mountain advocate., 1921-12-09
Keep Up Fighting Spirit

Be patient with every one, but
above all with yourself. ! mean. dom
be disturbed because Of your imper
fectiOns. anh always rise up bravely
from ~ fnll e. Fr'p.'''S lp Sales
Mountain advocate., 1921-12-09
What Is Your Plan?

Do you desire to have money and good fnan-
cia backing?
Come in and learn of the NEW VICTORY
SAVING ACCOUNT.
An easy and sure way to save $1,000 co. if you
ive but if you die before you have saved the 81 900
your estate will be paid $1,000 90 any way.
Come in and talk it over with u.s. and let us
help you u get started.
The National Bank of John A. Black
w. R. Lay, Cashier. James D. Black Pres.
What about that Sacred Art Calendar? Have
you registered your name for one yet. Don't delay
calendars will be distributed from December 10 to
the goth
Mountain advocate., 1921-12-09
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Sunday School 9:45 am.
Morning Service liam.
Eevning Service Z pm.
Evening journal., 1921-12-14
MICKEY MORRIS
DROPS HIS MAN

Mickey Morris scored his most de-
cisive battle OF the season when ne
went 10 the post at the Ice Palace
~ c.. Philadelphia, last night, and
won out over Eddie Doyle, Of New
York. Doyle will be remembered as
the only fiyweight who ever stopped
"Louisiant." who for years was
considered the best in the game
having fought the then bantam
champion. kid Williams" Mickey
scored a clean-cut knock-down in
the second round and only Doyle's
experience carried him through the
round.
Mickey's next appearance will be
on Saturday night at the National
A. c. in Philadelphia.
(The above was sent 70 The Even
ing Journal. while the following was
clipped from this mornings Phila-
deR0hia North American)
Eddie Doyle. 1864 was the only
fighter to pay a visit to the rosin.
He'was dropped by Mickey Morris
, 1O4ik. in the second round, but
mapaged to come back and gain the
popular verdict.
Evening journal., 1921-12-14
BILLY EVANS SAYS:

Failure OF the big minors TO be
included In tho draft kept the ma
jors from taking a chance on many
promising player. The fnagnates
were willing to pay the draft price.
but not the fancy sum lot of minor
league owners demanded.
After the critics get through
trading the stars OF the Pittsburgh
eub, Barney Droyfus won't have any
OF his 1921 team left According 10
the experts Dreyfus is willing to
part with any Of his players. II he
can get value In return.
Few pitchers are ciassed as good
hiiters. Walter Johnson Ia an exccp-
tion. He is often called on as pinch
hitter by the Nationals.
Report has IL that the New York
Yankees intend disposing OF RIP
Collins. He could be one OF tho
greatest pitchers In the game II he
took lt seriously.
Jim Thorpe says playing football
slows up an athlete who wants "a
shine as a bail player Probably
Is true. but Il doesn't seem TO work
In Jim's case.
Lack OF color has kept George
Evening journal., 1921-12-14

Burns. recently traded by the New
York Giants TO Cincinnati. from be-
ing one Of the most talked ef play
ers IN the game. Burns does his work
In such a quiet fashion that he sell
dom attracts attention.
When Il comes 10 being lucky,
pass the buck to "Slim" salee. Al
though "Slim" has been through az
great pitcher for n number OF
years he has shared In three Of the
last five world series Was with the
Giants in 1917. Cincinnati in 1919
and back with the Giants in 1921.
Manager Fohl OF the ST. Louis
Browns has high hopes for Phil
Todt. recruit from Tulsa. He is OF
the George Sisler type. and II he can
hit major league pitching will be a
handy man for the Browns as he
can play first base or the outheld.
Major league managers have their
eyes on Stuart and Huffman OF Ohio
state University Both are star foot
BAH players as well as baseball men.
Huffman graduates In June, and may
take a shot at professional ball He
Is a catcher.
Evening journal., 1921-12-14
cHREsT LAzARos

Chrest Lazaros, rcputed to be the
Greek middleweightr champion OF
New York State. has been matched
to meet Frank Smith. OF the Penn
sylvania Railroad shops In a finish
match, two out OF three falls. In Ger
man Hall next Monday night The
bout viii give local followers a
chance TO see II Lazaros Is as good as
advance notices indicate ne is II
will also give local middleweights a
chance 20 see II they made a mistake
In not accepting the challenge which
the New Yorker recently hurled at
them.
smith Is Polish lad who made "a
great name for himself while sta
toned IN France with the A. =. r.
The semi-hnal Is bout that is
sure to arouse a lot OF local interest
and will decide who is the real Light
weight champion wrestler OF the
State. The opponents viii be Andy
Pines OF the Keystone Field Clur
and Fred Denn. who ilys the coiors
OF the Delaware A. c..
The opening bout on the program
will bring together Billy Williams
Of this City and Bill Jennings.
John Heracl. local heavyweight.
champion. who has just returned
from a successful tour OF tho south.
will referee all the bouts. This viii
bo the first meeting tourney Of Tho
winter.
Evening journal., 1921-12-14
RENEFTT BASKETBALL.

Tonight we will see how well
sport followers OF wilmington will
support an event for good cause.
DefaSce and St Mary viii clash in
benefit basketball game at the
Olympia Hall. The entire proceeds
will be turned over to the Mayors $
Emergency Relief Fund in aiding 10
provide a real Christmas for the
poor and needy OF the city. Manager
Jack Lacey of Defiance and the en-
tire association have worked hard
for the event. Several feature events
In addition TO the big game have
been provided gratis. There will be
a fast preliminary game 10 start of
with and a dance az the finish with
several vocal selections interspersed.
The Tenth Ward and the Fourth
Ward will be strongly represented to
see their favorites 20 against their
old rivals The game will be well
worth witnessing and with the cause
being served. there should be a gem
erous outpouring Of the local sport
public.
Two more games arranged through
The Battlesxe remain 10 be played and
they may be put on as a double header
saturday night. According 10 arrange
nents Union viii meet Old Swedes and
Cookman will clash with Second bap-
list. In inter- divisional games OF the
church League. The use Of he Hanover
gym has slready been donated.
Evening journal., 1921-12-14
coILncIArEs WORK WE'LL.


Coach S. r. Derby took charge II
the wilmington Collegiate Athletic
Associations basketball team for tho
first time in the initial practice held
in the Parkside gymnasium last
night. A system OF play similar to
that used by the University Of Della
ware for the past two or three sea-
sons was mapped out and practiced.
"A new code OF signals was also
worked.
Mark Twig. the former Rutgers
star and Garry Taylor, former
Friends School and Cornell Fash.
the now players signed by the COL
legians. worked out for tho first
time. Both displayed plenty Of
class but showed a lack OF condi-
ton due TO the fact that this was
their first time out this season.
living. who jumped center az Rut-
gers. will be used as a guard by tho
Collerians. He Is big and fast and
has fine eve for the basket. Tay-
ior also showed that he is stili a
good shot
The speedy COLLEGIATE crew should
bo in fine shape for the big battle
with the Iroquois FIVE OF Chertsr at
the Auditorium tomorrow night
Evening journal., 1921-12-14
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" 0ScSN0ns
AS@HkeYa4RRS { HSnsa% 4

Rule A. Batsmen has two strikes
called on him and then bunts the
third strike fair. Is the umpire
right in calling him out2 Not IL the
ball went fair and was not caught,
and batsman beat the throw TO first
base. He gets a hit for the play
Rule as. Batsman has one strike
and one ball and there is no one on
base. He bunts the ball but # hits
the plate and rebounds and hits him
and rolls foul. what is the correct
decision? II is a foul ball II bats
man was in his box when ball hit
him. II he was on fair ground, he
was out.
Rule as. Batsman bunts a slow
one down third base line. The
fielder trots alongside OF it but does
not touch II. It rolls outside OF the
foul line and the fielder instantly
kicks it twenty feet away Is this
permitted? Yes.
Rule 56. Section 1O-A on first
base and b is at bat with one strike
on him. on the next ball pitched A
starts TO steal second. B hits a foul
tip which catcher catches on a line
while in his regular position and
throws 10 first base. Is Aiout2 A Is
not out and can continue to second
A foul tip is not foul in any sense
Evening journal., 1921-12-14
Old SwedeS' Chips
BY "sNAPPER"

old swedes. 81; Epworth. 2s.
Five straight twice Monday night
basketball and quoits both. The
second division team knocked on
Bethany.
Razz Smith was all smiles before
and after the Epworth game.
There's a reason.
Wallis and Allen are sure some
hot combination. All around, wei
say.
Shaofer played bang up game
al forward. More power. Fitz.
This weeks hero: James Glenn,
Jimmy heaved a .inger at the criti-
cal moment in the deciding game
against McCabe Monday night
Some comeback, Judge. Keep Il
up.
You're on, Union. Get in touch
with Mardon by calling 644i-W. We
also have a girls team ready 70 take
on all comers.
our basketball managers mind
must have been wandering last Sun
day morning to the Hanover game
while engaged In his usual exercise
he rambled into the wrong lew. His
better half filtered.
Dinty was six foot under one Adal
last week. His old running mate
told him Il was three hours job
Oh. boy. 2 to 8.
The quot tournament Is creating
lots OF interest. Somebody will hav
TO corral Pierce and Cook smitl
and bring them down among IN
good quoiters. Silent Bill is still
batting 1000.
The old Vinegar Hill quinte
would like 10 show the boys a fe'
pointers Thursday night. Bag In
spection at the door.
Owing to IT'S presidents activities
the day committee has dissolved.
Big meeting Thursday night fel
lows. Have heart. girls. and sen
Hem down. "Shufilin' Al" will ded
cate our latest musical addition.
Evening journal., 1921-12-14
Edge Moor Corner
Kicks
by ROBBIE

No game scheduled. My what a
shamei
Yes. we were idle on Saturday but
IL was a much-needed rest.
Wonder what was the matter with
the team in Chester that cancelled
it's game with us on last sunday7 It
looked like a case or cold feet. what
say7
Any one wishing to attend the an
nuai banquet OF the Allied League
(socond division) should get In COM
munication with the secretary as
soon as possible.
Fred Bailey Is the latest addition
to the team. He Is well known as a
soccer player having played on the
other side. He also has played with
several teams in Pennsylvania. He
will be seen in a yellow and black
uniform as soon as he is eligible.
Billie Adamson says he will get
down to business in Saturdays game.
Congratulations, Billie. old TOP.
Did you see the write-un the Phil
adelphia Inquirer gave US last week ?
Wasn't IL nice? Wen say IL was.
Well. let's keep the good work going.
The cup rounds will soon be
around again. VIE went into the
third round last year, but we expect
70 do still better this year.
We noticed that several OF our
players were playing, despite the
fact that we were idle, so we expect
them to show their usual form on
saturday.
How did you like that game on
saturday. George7"
What gamer"
Don't you remember that gamer
Name IL you can have H."
Don't forget the big game on sat
urday. when we line up against th'
inuch-touted wildwood team from
lFrankford. in a regular league game
o. Edge Moor At the league meet.
ling last week. the manager OF the
Frankford team said that he would
bring his strongest team with hin
on Saturday. and he also stated thai
he will come down this time by train
not taking any chances with a truck
Evening journal., 1921-12-14
KEYSTONE Dance

The Keystone Field Club will hold
its weekly dance in German Hall on
Friday evening. The music will be
furnished by the Jazzola Boys who
play for the Okeh records and have
endeared themselves TO music lovers
throughout the country. Several
other attractions have been added to
the program. Harry Lewis who was
scheduled to appear last week will
appear this week and give his in
depreciation Of the Broadway Hesi-
tation. The committee in charge Is
making efforts 20 make this affair
the most successful OF the season.
The committee comprises: s. Roman
chairman: NJ. Briefman, II. Pogue
]. Mallory. r. Baker. G. Allen, ].
Leech. Jr.. p. Mark, T. Chairs.
Evening journal., 1921-12-14

Annapolis; April "a. Trinity Of North
Carolina at Newark: April o. Car
negie AZ Newark; April 2S. William
and Mary at Newark; April 20. Uni
versity Of Maryland at College Park;
May 4, Gettysburg az Newark; May
3. Dickinson at Newark; May g.,
Haverford az Haverford: May IL, ST.
Johns OF Annapolis at Newark; May
-. University Of North Carolina at
Newark: May 13. Haverford at New
ark: May Il. Army at west Point;
May is. Washington College At New
ark: May 90. Swarthmore az Newark;
May 26. Washington College at Ches-
tertown. Nd. May 27 Johns Hop
kins at Newark and May 80, Uni
vorsity OF Maryisad az Newark
II IS possible that the Martinshurg
team OF the Blue Ridge League will
do It's training on Frazer Field next
spring. The matter was brought
up at the meeting OF Council last
night by Coach shipley who will
manage the Martinsburg team after
the college season Is over but 1t was
referred to President Hullihen Of the
university for his decision.
Manager GeogheEan presented the
following track schedule which was
approved by the Council as follows;
April %. dual meet with Stevens at
Hoboken; April 20. Penn relays;
May s. dual meet with Swarthmore
al Newark: May S. Interscholastic
field and track meet; May i3, Mid
die States meet al Lancaster, Pa.
May 90, open and May 81. dual meet
with Johns Hopkins al Newark.
Evening journal., 1921-12-14
IN CAGE GAME TONIGHT
FOR CTTY'S POOR FUND

A generous outpourlng Of sentl-
ment in favor Of the basketball
games as a Christmas benefit for the
worthy needy OF the city promises
20 make the big event prepared for
tonight through the efforts OF the
Defiance Athletic Association a huge
success. Defiance has done things In
a big way before, but from advance
indications they will outdo them
selves tonight. A program Of wide
variety has beeh arranged for the
affair. which will be held in the
Olympia Hall. SIS shipley street.
The basketball game with St
Mary. Of the City League. ancient
east side foes of the Tenth Ward ag-
gregation, was first arranged. OF
course, the usual preliminary. game
went With these ARRANGEMENTS, and
Defiance booked the speedy Resur-
rection FIVE. Of Chester, which has
made quite a reputation for Itself in
that section this season, for the
opening tilt. Dancing is proving a
popular added attraction to basket
ball.and with the McCrea Melody
Boys. an orchestra composed OF
members OF Defiance, offering theii
services. Il was decided to provide
this feature.
In addition to this triple program
OF an entertainment. several vocal
lists 90 local reputation have volun-
teered to sing Starting early there
will not be an idle moment for those
who attend,
with so many numbers on the
program, a regular schedule for th'
different events has been adopted
The. preliminary game wpl start a
las O'Clock. to allow the big gam'
10 get underway by S.45. The mali
tilt should be over by 9.45, and thei
there will be dancing until ll.S'
o'clock.
The entire receipts win be donated
TO the Mayors Emergency Relic
Fund. and II possible Mayor Har
vey will be present to address IN,
gathering. The selling Of tickets vii
be in charge Of those associated viii
the campaign. The prices will be B
cents for both basketball and dane
ing 35 cents for single basketball
and 35 cents for single dancing. tn
dors will be thrown open to the pub
lie at Z o'clock.
An example Of the sympathy be
ing shown for the benefit games, ar
ranged through the suggestion @
1.-The Battleaxe." Is the way severa
local business mem came through
with the providing Of dancing, 1T be
came known that a piano was need
ed. This necessary article has bee
provided through the courtesy {
the Robelen Piano Company. Jamc
S. Lowe has donated the services {
, his men and a mptortruck to NOV
the piano to and from the warehous
and the hall.
Evening journal., 1921-12-14
ALLISON MATCHED
TO FIGHT CLANCY

Joe Allison. W1lmington's wallop-
ing Won. was matched today 20 fght
lack Clancy. OF Oklahoma, on next
Tuesday evening at the Philadelphia
Ice Palace. The bout Is sched-
uied for eight rounds and will be
the opener Of an all-star card which
will be featured by the appearance
OF Benny Leonard In the windup
His opponent will be Tim Droney' oi
Lancaster. Allison Is big favorite
among the local boxing fans and MS
presence on any card means a large
attendance from this city.
The local boy Is training daily az
the keystone Field Club and should
be In first-class condition for the
bout Ralph Raymond, the local
welterweight star, is helping to get
the local boy in shape.
Evening journal., 1921-12-14
COLLEGE CHATTER

Charles Brickley, former Harvard
star, has this TO say in defense Of
professional football: 1T can do
the college game no harm. No man
who has ever played college foot
ball will ever fake a game. They
will always give their best efforts. -
Notre Dame was certainly a busy
eleven last season. Coach Rocknes
team played eleven games and seri-
ously thought OF taking a trip to the
coast
While the victory Of Penn state
,over Washington was pleasing to
followers OF eastern football, still
the score of 21 to was small in
comparison with California's to 3
victory over Washington.
Romney. who starred at quarter
back for Chicago, had considerable
experience before playing on Stagg' s
eleven. He played one year on the
University of Utah before entering
Chicago.
Evening journal., 1921-12-14
nIYNipIc ATTTn GAME

The Olympic football eleven be-
ing without a game for next Satur-
day, and would like to hear from
any OF the third-class teams In the
city. a game can be arranged by
calling 5S4O and asking for Leo
Boyle. The following players arc
requested TO be out for practice 10
night at the Washington Heights Tri'
angle. at 7.3O o'clock; Mullen. Lem
on. Ross. Cullaine, Campbell Boyle
Fahey. De Lucca. Butler. Mulsche-
mock, Hance, Lee. Mccarthy and
Rutter.
Evening journal., 1921-12-14
.fYr BASKETBALL

A boosters basketball game and
dance will be held az the Y NJ.
c. A., tomorrow night. The basket
bail tussle will be with the fast
Pennsylvania Knitting Mills' team,
OF Philadelphia. and the local "Y''
team. Following the basketball
game. which will start at s O'Clock.
the boosters dance with novelties.
surprises and a popularity contest
will be given. Shorter's orchestra
will furnish the music.
Evening journal., 1921-12-14
BURNS TAKES wALI,oP

Wilmington Burns Club received
one OF the worst wailopings handed
out in the Delaware Soccer League
when they were trounced by the
Chester Burns Club last Saturday by
the score OF to 2. Kevis-at CEN
tire booted four goals and Kay at OUT
side left was close behind with three.