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The Sneedville news. (Sneedville, Tenn.) 191?-19??, 1921-06-24

If you want us to fight the
moonshiners and whiskey pedlers
do little bit of hustliug around
for us by sending in n sub now
and then and little bit of news
as it occurs in your community.
The Sneedville news. (Sneedville, Tenn.) 191?-19??, 1921-06-24

During the storm last Sunday
Tightening struck and killed a fine
jersy COW for Mr.. James Seal,
near Sneedville on Clinch river.
The Sneedville news. (Sneedville, Tenn.) 191?-19??, 1921-06-24

The rain that fell around Stony
Gap Sunday done a considerable
damage.
The Sneedville news. (Sneedville, Tenn.) 191?-19??, 1921-06-24

Quite number of Sneedvile
citizens attended the quarterly
meeting at Thomas Chapel last
Sunday.
The Sneedville news. (Sneedville, Tenn.) 191?-19??, 1921-06-24

Mrs. w. J. Drinnon and chill
dren, of Whitesburg is visiting
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. T. ].
Harrison.
The Sneedville news. (Sneedville, Tenn.) 191?-19??, 1921-06-24
BURIAL SUPPLIES

Collins, Csskeis. Robes, Suits,
and Erestct
carry a complete line Of buri-
al supplies. from the cheapest
t. the very best. Ny prices are
reasonable. Prompt service
night or day
HARRY HAYNES,
TaIe~ell, Tennessee
The Sneedville news. (Sneedville, Tenn.) 191?-19??, 1921-06-24

DIR. G. l.. Baker is now in
Sneedville ready to do your den
tai work. Give him call.
The Sneedville news. (Sneedville, Tenn.) 191?-19??, 1921-06-24
SUBSCRIPTION RATES:
Local, and Personal

Mr.. Colby Winckles is reported
to DO dangerously i'll with hux.
The Sneedville news. (Sneedville, Tenn.) 191?-19??, 1921-06-24

Mr. II. B. Garland was trans
acting business in town Wednes-
day.
The Sneedville news. (Sneedville, Tenn.) 191?-19??, 1921-06-24

MIR. w. j. Drinnon has recent
ly been appointed as Rual Carrier
at Whitesburg.
The Sneedville news. (Sneedville, Tenn.) 191?-19??, 1921-06-24
A POINT
OF VIEW

Some people, we fear. look
upon a bank as place
where . few rich old
dodgers" keep their money.
Others not SO fully preju-
diced. may think only large
accounts are wanted and
that this bank would not
care for their business.
II your point of view has
been anything like this. we
want to correct II. We
want YOU to feel that this
hank wants and appreci-
ates your business large
OF small and that an &C
count here will be Of great
practical value TO you.
CITIZENS BANK
Omaha daily bee., 1921-07-17
Fair Officials Want
Special Train For
Moving Blooded Stock

Dcshler, Neb., July l6.-(Speeial.) }
Fair officials from Webster, Thay-
cr, Adams, Fillmore and Clay coun-
ties were guests Of the officials OF
Nuckolls county fair at the aviation
meet in Nelson and attended ban
quet given by the Nuckolls County
Fair association. George Jackson
presided at the meeting and Z. ].
Mitchell OF Thayer county acted as
secretary. The following committee
was appointed to confer with the
state railway commission requesting
a ruling permitting movement OF
race horses and exhibition stock by
special train or by attaching cars
to regular passenger trains: S. P.
Duncan, Webster; Fl. P. Wilson,
Geneva; NJ. M. Buehtcl, Clay; Joe
Wier, Fillmore; Frank H.. Beel,
Adams; II. c. Struvc, Thayer 1t
was decided to have the executive
boards Of these fairs present at the
meeting OF the state board of agri-
culture in Lincoln in January. 1t
was announced that the new law
affecting county fair appropriations
was now in effect and the amount it
provides could be secured for the
1921 fairs. A vote OF thanks was
extended the Nuckolls county fair
officials for the entertainment and
banquet
Omaha daily bee., 1921-07-17
American Legion
To Keep Up Fight
To Secure Bonus
National Commander Declares
Campaign Will Be Contin-
ued With Renewed
Vigor

Chicago, July l6.-The fight Of
the American Legion for the soldiers
bonus will be continued with re-
newed vigor. declared Maj. John G.
Emery of Grand Rapids, Mich, ma
tional commander OF the legion in
commenting on the "side tracking"
of the bonus bill in the senate here
last night.
IF the war had continued for an
other 80 days." he asserted, "it
would have cost the government as
much as the proposed adjusted COM
pensation program"
Major Emery has been here at
tending the convention of the Ma
tional Association of Real Estate
boards.
THE American Legion's program
still stands" he said. 1--WE will at
once start the fight for the bonus
all over again in the house.
"We consider President Harding
all wrong in his attitude. Why the
senate finance committee in its re-
port declared untrue the claims that
the Sweet bill and the adjusted
compensation program would bank
rupt the treasury"
Omaha daily bee., 1921-07-17
Vacationists in
Colorado

Mr.. and Mrs. M. A. Larson Of Fremont
are camping at tho Prospect lake camp
grounds In Colorado Springs.
Mr. and Mrs. 8. 70. Webster Of Kearney
are camping at the Prospect lake camp
j. H. wallace ana family Of North
Bend are enjoying several weeks of camp
Ing In the Pixies Peak region.
Rev. O. II. johnson and J. II. johnson
OF Arnold are campers In the Pixies Peak
region.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles O. orengebach OF
Lincoln arrived in Colorado Springs.
where they will spend several weeks
Professor L. shewman and far " Of
North Platte are spending their Vocation
eamring at Prospect lake.
Raymond Chew II Kimball 10 camper
in the Pixies Peak region.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. J. Darkers Of Madison.
Emma Darkers and Alva James, also Of
Madison. visited the Cave Of the Winds.
II. II. Byers and Howard Byers OF Min
den enjoyed a trip through the Cave OF
the Winds.
Mrs Francis Feary and Miss Joe Fssry
OF Grant visited the Cave OF the Winds
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. A. larson of Fremont
are enjoying camp life in the Pixies Peak
region.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. D. Lewis Of York
climbed TO the top Of old Pixies Peak on
foot this week.
Quite number OF Nebraska people
.
the scenic cog road during the last week.
Among them are; Mr.. and Mrs. J. w,
Melton OF Aurora, Mrs. Eva N. Mickey
OF Omaha, c. II. Kubat, Omaha.
e. Van Wickie and wife Of Sidney were
In Colorado Springs early this week.
Mrs. Charles Il. Johannes and Mrs. Irmy
F. Baxter OF Omaha are spending Q short
time IN Colorado Springs.
Miss Ona Mccormick and Miss Mildred
NJ. Mccormick OF Omaha stopped in Col
orado Springs last week on their way
to the Yellowstone.
Fred r. Easterday, wife and two chill
drsn Of Lincoln are motoring through the
Pixies Peak regicn.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Brandeis OF Omaha
are spending q short time in Colorado
Springs
Hugo a. Heyn of Omaha is In Colorado
Springs this week.
Mr.. and Mrs, Ross curt,ce and Miss
Helen Curtice OF Lincoln. and Norman
+. Curtice OF Omaha. are spending this
week In Colorado Springs
Miss Gladys Nickel and George n.
Nickel, jr, OF Omaha, are attending the
Victor jobbers' convention at Colorado
N. s. Reeves ana family OF Omaha are
camping at the Cottage City auto camp
grounds.
Misses Louise Jones and Clara Lind
ley OF Omaha. and Miss Pearl Hanna
Of Falls City. are apendinE . week at
MISS Mabel Planck OF Omaha 10 spend
Ing three weeks in Manitou.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-07-17
Hynenal

Aurora, Neb.--Berthie Sewer. daughter
Of Mrs Louis Solver. and John C. Will
ron were married at Marquette. Miss
SEWER is a talented musician. Mr.. Will
son Is the assistant cashier OF the bank,
there, and Is well known In the com-
munity. The couple motored to Estes
park. They will make their home In
Cornish -NIatz.
Broken Bow. Neb.--Jafnes Cornish and
Miss Dorothy Matz were married et
Laramie. Wyo. Mr.. Cornish has a posi-
tlon, with the Standard Refining COM
pany in wyoming and the ~newlyweds will
mako their home at Laramie.
Cunning County Weddings.
West Point. Neb.--Among the mar
riages Of Cunning county people recorded
this week were: Louis Brazda and Miss
Mildred Large. The young couple are
popular residents of West Point. and will
establish home In this city.
A belated announcement of the mar
riage Of Voorhees, Soaring of Blair and
Miss Olive Hodges OF this city. which oc-
CURED In Omaha on May Q. has just
become public. The groom has resided at
Blair, for 10 years where he Is In the
automobile business. His bride is the
daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. ]. W. Hodges
and = graduate of the West Point High
school, lately teaching In the Blair
schools. They will make their homo at
Blair.
HtStthsiS~sA "S~~ -
Judge.
Eyans-Pierce.
viilisca. Ia.-John p. Evans veteran
engineer on the Burlington railroad, and
Mrs. Lucy NJ. Pierce. also of villisca.
were married here. 1t Is the brides third
marriage and the second for the groom.
Oliyerius-Roubal
Chapman, Neb.-Nfiss Martha oiiverius
Of this city and Jack Roubal of Chapman
were married In 81. Marys Catholic church
by Rev. F. Peitx The bride has taught
school here for several terms. The groom
is a Chapman banker. After trip to the
lakes they will make their home at Chap
man.
Brackenberry- Hoffman.
Columbus, Neb.--Miss Gertrude Hoffman
Of this city and w. A. Brackenberry OF
Omaha were married at Fremont. Mr..
and Mrs. Brackenberry will reside In
Omaha.
Samsel-Smith.
Beatrice. Neb.-Howard Samsel, son Of
Mr.. and Mrs. J. w. samsel Of this city.
and Miss, Helen o. B.. Smith. daughter
Of Mr. and Mrs Floyd Smith OF West
Beatrice, were married atN the BRIDES,
home. Rev, George !. Wright officiating.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-07-17
Chamber Of Comerce Will
Erect Road Signs at Neigh

Neigh, Ncb., July l6.-(Special.)
The executive committee of the
Chamber of Commerce has decided
to act with the city council in mark
ing all the important roads into
Neigh with mile signs.
Within the city limits these signs
will lead the tourists to the camping
grounds at Riverside park, which
have been fitted up with stoves,
wood, tables and everything for the
convenience OF the traveller.
On account OF the resignation OF
E. H. Melick from the executive
board because OF his election as
mayor, M. J. Remig was elected to
I'LL the vacancy.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-07-17
Fifth of Worlds
Gold Supply Has
Just Been Counted
U. S. Assay Office Employees
Complete Weighing and
Testing Fifteen Hun.
dred Million

New York, July l6.-Employes Of
the United States assay Office in
Wall street today finished weighing
and testing the myriad grains OF
gold and counting the certificates
that comprise the huge sum OF SIS
000000-about one-hfth OF the
worlds supply.
Besides this amount there is $872,-
100000 worth of gold in a sealed
vault, which had previously been
checked. The enormous hoard, the
largest ever assembled in one build
ing in history, will continue to swell
for some time, fnanciers said, as
nearly every liner arriving here has
consignment for liquidation in this
country.
The count was necessitated by a
pending change in superintendents.
Representative of Verne M. Boyle.
who is relinquishing the position, and
Isaac H. Smith, who succeeds him,
were present as the work progressed.
During the month and a half since
the count was begun a constant flow
of yellow metal has poured into the
office.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-07-17
League Board on
Disarmament Is
ToKeepUpW Work
Decides Conference Called by
President Harding Will Not
Conflict With Leagues
Program

Paris, July l6,-(By The Asso-
ciated Press)-The temporary mixed
commission for the. reduction of
armaments appointed by the league
of nations decided that the confer
ence on this question to be called by
President Harding would not conflict
in any way with the leagues dis
armament move. Instead of ad-
journing its session Immediately
after convening as had been sug-
gested the commission will continue,
expecting its work to be useful in a
preparatory way for the Washing
ton deliberations.
Rene Viviani, Frances representa-
tive and chairman of the committee,
in opening the meeting declared that
the Washington conference instead
of conflicting fitted in with such
study.
The chairman's attitude was ap-
proved by H. A. L. Fisher, Great
Britain's representative.
During the discussions of the
treaty signed at St. German for the
suppression of the traffic in arms,
delegates pointed out that the,
United States was the only country
which was not party to that treaty,
and the feeling was expressed that
the American government could not
help taking cognizance of that fact
when considering the disarmament
question.
The principal work planned for the
commission is the preparation of
report on the political, social and
economic aspects of disarmament,
which would be submitted to the
meeting of the assembly of the
league of nations next September.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-07-17
Hall County Board
Changes Assessment

Grand Island, Neb., July 16. -
Especial. 1.-The Hall county COM
sitting as board OF
equalization, has made some pro-
nounced changes in the assessment
returns as reported by the assessor.
The property of the Central Nebras.
ka Agricultural association, consist
ing of over 80 acres. was stricken
from the list, it being shown that all
proceeds. went to the agricultural
association. A part of the assess
mcnt Of the cemetery in Jackson
township was retained on the list.
The St, Francis hospital and
grounds, used entirely for hospital
and charitable purposes, was ad-
mitted to the tax roll at present,
representative OF the hospital stating
they would not protest if the courts
first found such assessment legal. A
part of the St. Marys Catholic
school, not used for educational pur-
poses, was placed on the roll for
s,3 200.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-07-17
Home Brew and Hootch
In Railroad Mans Home

Beatrice, Neb., July 16.-(Special
Telegram.)-Sheriff Emery raided
the home of Ben Vancurien, Burling-
ton employe of Wymore, where he
found II quarts Of home brew and
eight gallons of mash. The hootch
was seized and Vancurien brought
to Beatrice. He will be charged with
the illegal possession of Intoxicating
liquor. Officers say he has been
under suspicion for some time.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-07-17
1000 Attend Spudding in
OF South Dakota Oil Well

Scenic, S. D., July l6-(Special
Telegram. -Four thousand people
attended the spudding in day celebra-
ton in the new oil field near here.
Barbequed beeves were served and
Attorneys George Jeffcrs and John
Shcvlin of Rapid City and D. L.
Gogerty, an oil expert of Newcastle,
were the speakers of the day. The
big drilling outfit was put in opera
ton and the work of bringing in the
first oil we'll prospect in South Da-
kota began in earnest. A large sum
of money was raised on the ground
after the drilling commenced. Geo.
logists claim that oil will be reached
at depth of 1900 feet.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-07-17
Say 1t With Fiver
To Milk Fund.- Is
Tip Of Florist
''To Say 1t With Flowers Is 0.
K, But in This Case I'll
Send a Fiver," He
Writes

"'To say it with flowers is Q. X,
but in this case I'll send fver,"
wrote John H. Bath. Omaha florist.
in enclosing a check for The Bee
milk and ice fund for poor kiddies.
Fine spirit, that.
It,bears witness that though lovely
blossoms comfort the soul, underfed
little bodies must be built up by
plentiful, nourishing milk before the
hunger OF the spirit may be graft
fed.
Today's contributions bring the
fund close to the 5000 mark. 1t is-
Omaha daily bee., 1921-07-17
Fremont Riddles Will Be
Given Free Shower Baths

Fremont, Neb., July l6.-(Spe-
cial.)-Fremont kiddies will have the
pleasure of enjoying bathing parties
every warm night, according to an
announcement made by Mayor
Charles H. Green. Two different
places in the city have been desig-
mated for the gathering Of tots,
where fremen will furnish the water
from the city hydrants. The streets
will be roped off and traffic turned
aside for the benefit of the kiddies.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-07-17
Municipal Swimming Pool
Is Planned in David City

David City, Neb., July l6.-(Spe-
cial)-A municipal swimming pool
in David City was discussed by thel
Commercial club and committees
named to complete plans. Commit
tees were appointed. also to confer
with the city council on establish
ing tourists camping ground and
in having the streets through town
marked SO as to guide people pass
ing through in cars.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-07-17
Filley Merchandise and
Drug Stores Are Robbed

Beatrice, Neb., July l6.-(Special.)
Thieves entered E. w. Starlin's
merchandise store and Boggs
brothers drug store at Filley and
carried away watches, cigars, cloth
ing, ETC., valued at about $l00. The
burglars first entered the blacksmith
shop and procured tools with which
they jlnmicd the windows of the
store buildings. The same night
the thieves at Filley operated store
was broken into at Grab Orchard.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-07-17
Bankruptcy Asked for
Missing Blair Banker

A petition to have E. Fl. Claridge,
missing president of the defunct
banking house of A. Castetter, at
Blair, declared bankrupt was filed in
United States district court yes
terday by William Meir of Blair,
the law firm, Tunberg & Holmquist,
and Harry A. Nelson of Omaha.
These petitioners say they are
creditors of Claridge for more than
$500 and that James E. Hart, re-
ceiver for the banking house, is
showing preference for the bank over
creditors. As specific instance of
this alleged preference they cite his
act of attaching two automobiles,
one a Stutz, and a section of land
belonging to Claridgc, for the bene-
fit of the bank.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-07-17
Fremont Cigar Store Is
Looted by Burglars

Fremont, Neb., July l6.-(Spe-
ial.)-Burglars looted the Bruins
wick cigar store here, taking about
SIS worth of cigarets and valuable
travelling bag, when they were scared
away by the approach of the police.
Entrance was gained by smashing
window in the rear Of the store.
The fleeing thief made his way out
through a window, jumping 10 feet
to the ground below. Cartons con-
taining 5000 cigarets were found
tied together with a necktie, ready
to be carried off. This is the second
time within the past few months the
cigar store has suffered from
,...
Omaha daily bee., 1921-07-17
Wheat Field Near Surprise
Yields 44 Bushels an Acre

David City, Neb., July l6.-(Spe-
cial) -- Forty-four bushels an acre
on ls-acre field is the record Of a
field of kanred wheat on the c. F.
bunker farm near Surprise, accord
ing to E. T. Winter, county agent.
The wheat was from seed introduced
into this county last fall by the farm
bureau. Mr.. bunker has had the
crop certified.
A field OF spring wheat on the
same farm is attracting great deal
of attention. Before this wheat was
cut it stood five feet tall. The berries
are "as large as kernels Of corn" ac-
cording to the owner. 1t will be
threshed this week.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-07-17
Burlington Officials
Spend Day in North Platte

North Platte, Neb., July 10
Especial. )-Three officials of the
Burlington railroad spent day here.
They arrived unannounced, did not
disclose their identity and left as
quietly as they came. They were
busy during the day, but their mis-
sion could not be learned. Their
visit gave rise to the report that the
Burlington is considering construct
ing its long deferred line from
Kearney up the North Platte val
ley to Bridgeport. ...
Omaha daily bee., 1921-07-17
McCook Commercial Club
Is Backing New Hospital

McCook, Ncb., July Is. = (Spe-
cial.) - The McCook Commercial
club has taken an active interest in
the proposed new hospital for Nc
Cook. to be under management Of
the Dominican sisters. Mayor Frank
Real, ]. E. Kelley, c. H. Boyle, w.
M. Somerville and Rev. A. II. Kunz,
0. M. l., are the building commit
tee, and work will begin soon on the
proposed structure, to cost about
$4,000. Beginning early in August
the Dominican sisters will have two
trained nurses and two assistants
here and will temporarily take
charge of the General hospital, now
closed.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-07-17
E. John Sees Ponies; Gives
Prize for Frontier Days

E. John Brandeis of Omaha re-
Gently visited the famous stables at
Charles B. Irwin's famous Y-6 ranch
near Cheyenne. There he saw some
mean looking mustangs and heard
tell" that at the Cheyenne Frontier
days Wyoming girls would ride
similar bronchos to those he was
glimpsing.
THAT so?" observed Mr.. Brandeis.
"Well, any girl thatll ride one of
those beasties deserves a reward. l
herewith and hereby offer one valu-
able and tuneful phonograph as
prize to the one that rides 'em the
best"
Omaha daily bee., 1921-07-17
Fremont Council Refuses
Carnival Company License

Fremont, Neb., July l6.-(Spe-
cial. 1.-The Wagner Carnival COM
pany was refused a license to show
in Fremont next week by a unani-
nous vote by the city council. The
council is "fed up" on circuses and
carniyals. The representatives OF
the carnival announced that they
would show here despite the refusal
of license, but on the outskirts
of the city.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-07-17
Hope Of Red World
Given Up By Trotzky

ternationale is also the revolution of
the western proletariat
"On the whole, it is hoped that VIC
have grown stronger during the past
year, even though events are taking
slower course than we would like.
"We are cured OF some of the illu-
sions regarding the rapidity of the
pace of the world revolution, but, on
the other hand communist organiza-
tions have been stronger and more
numerous everywhere and are win
ming over new countries and new
sections of the proletariat. In this
movement women also must hold
their sector of the revolutionary
front"
One of the speakers at the confer
ence was Frau Klara Zetkin, Ger.
man radical feminist leader and men,
ber OF the reichstag.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-07-17
Negro Caught With White
Woman Ordered Out of Town

North Platte, Neb, July 10
Especial. )-Ten hours in which to
leave town or submit to a coat of
tar and feathers, was the alternative
given Greely Jacobs, negro, when
found in the company Of a white
woman. The couple were sur
rounded in the woman's automobile
by members of the American Legion
post, and the sentence pronounced on
Jacobs, who has been a resident of
this city for a number of years.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-07-17
Blue Springs Fishermen
Arrested by Game Wardens

Beatrice, Neb., July l6.--(Special)
Deputy game wardens arrested
Merrill Jenkins and Jacob Heck of
Blue Springs on the charge of illegal
fishing. Jenkins was fined 81 by
Judge Ellis for fishing without a
license and Heck SIS .and costs for
fishing with more than five hooks on
a line. Clyde McGinnis was fined
$2 and costs for hand-f fishing.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-07-17
Gage County Farmers Are
Forced to Stack Wheat

Beatrice, Neb, July l6.-(Special.)
farmers in Gage county have
begun stacking their winter wheat,
which they were unable to thresh on
account of the wet weather. Some.
of the grain in shock began to sprout,
and it was deemed advisable to stack
it in order to save it.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-07-17
Ogallala Farm Youth
ATTEMPTS to Kill Self

Ogallala, Neb., July 1o. - (Spe-
cial. .)-Charles Blaneney, 10, son of
w. E. Blakeney, farmer, living near
Ogallala, attempted suicide by shoot
ing. The reason for his act is un-
known. He had been shocking
wheat and seemed to be in good
spirits. At noon he failed to come
home and a search was started. As
members of the family approached
he shot himself with a revolver in
the left side, just above the heart.
He is expected to recover.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-07-17
Attempt to Rob Bank at
Moorfield. Neb,. Fails

Mooreheld, Neb., July 16.-(Spe-
cia1.)-An attempt was made to rob
the bank here. Entrance was gained
through the back door. The vault
door was tried and the safe door
was damaged considerable, but
neither door gave way and no
valuables were secured.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-07-17
Business Houses Close
In Honor of Murdered Man

McCook, Neb., July l6. - lSpe-
cial.)-The funeral of Ralph Rozell
was held here. The body came from
Julesburg, Colo, where he was mur-
dered July is. Business houses of
McCook : were closed during the
services, he having been formerly
business man in this city.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-07-17
Visits Old Home

Lincoln, July l6.-(Special. )-Roy
Mckinney, former Lincoln boy,
stopped here for day en- route for
New York City, where he will visit
for 10 days. Mr.. Mckinney now
lives in Los Angeles. He will visit
in Chicago, Buffalo and Washing
ton, before returning home.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-07-17
New Judge on Bench

North Platte, Neb, July 10
ecial.)-Judge Tewell of Sidney,
who succeeded the late H. M. Grimes
as judge of the 18th judicial district,
presided this week at his initial term
of court in Lincoln county.