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Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-07-23
HE LET BOYS PLAY

When found guilty of allowing
boys under Is years OF age to loaf
and play pool In his pool room at
Clarksburg, l.. Medina, an Italian,
was fined s101.60 in police court.
Medina was warned that IL he
should be convicted a second time
on a like charge. his pool room IL
cense will be revoked and he Will
be sentenced to. the full extent Of
the law. $500 fine and ninety days
In jail,
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-07-23
CHARLES TOWN COUPLE

MI. Bernard 5. OFT aud Miss Cora
l.. Fielding. both of Charles Town,
went to Winchester Thursday. and
after obtaining marriage license
at the office of the clerk of the cor
poration court, were married at
about noon at the Presbyterian
Manse, by the pastor of the Pres.
byterian church, Rev. j. II. Lacy.
The couple returned to Charles
Town, where they are to make
their home.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-07-23
BODY ARRIVES

Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph R. Wright,
of Ridgeway, this county, have been
advised by government authorities
that the body of their son, Private
r. Clagett Wright, which recently
was brought from France, was ship
ped from Hoboken, N. j., and is to
arrive in Winchester over the Bal
timore and Ohio Railroad Arrange
ments were made to have the body
inferred in the family lot in Mount
Hebron cemetery, that city.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-07-23
Frederick Defeated

Hanover, Pa, July 22.-In the
fastest game Of the season, Storm
mad the better of King here Friday.
Hanoyer's ability to hit in the pin
ches won the game, to 1. Chrisch-
man and Beaudoin felded in great
form. The Fretchies' only tally
came in the seventh. The locals got
three in the sixth and two more in
the next round. Score:
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-07-23

Earned neutrality-suspicious., 2;
Cbambersburg, 8. Two base hits
Hinchman. Home runs-Thomas,
Cont. Sacrifice hit-iMorris. Double
p!ay-Mullen to Reynolds to Jensen
to Hinchman. Struck out-By Fox,
.; by Jensen. g. First base on balls
OFF Fox, A; off Jenson, 3. Left on
neutrality-suspicious., 6; Chambers
burg. 5. First base on errors
Waynesboro, 2; Chambersburg. 2.
Hit by pitcher-Conti. Umpire
White. Time-1.50.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-07-23
Totals
MartInsburq.

Two base hits-Lloyd 2, Russell
2, Wilson. Home runs-CIark, Sea
man. Sacrifice hit-Rawlings. Stol-
en- bases-Brophy, Clark Double
Tlay, Black to Lloyd to Mum. Struck
out-By Seaman, s. by Bachman, 2.
Bases on balls-Off Seaman, Z off
Ulm, 4; off Bachman, /. Left on
&ses-Hagerstown, 8; Martinsburg
4 Passed ball-Russell. Hit by pit
cher-By Bachman (McGuire). Time
-2.15. Umpires-Marks and Nc
Dewitt.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-07-23
Two base hit-Edgers.

Two base hit-Edgers. Struck
out-By Storm. 3; by King, 5. Bas-
es on balls-Off Storm, /; off King,
;. Stolen bases-Beaudoin, Field (2).
Cbrischman, McCue. Sacrifice hits
--Edgers. Williams. Blethen. Hit by
pitched ball-iBy King (Beaudoin,
Bartels). Umpire-tMcGowan. Time
i .25.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-07-23
|b|TS SPORT

Official announcement of another
league meeting was mailed out yes
terday by President Jamison, at
which many matters will be discus
sed. The principal idea is that the
clubs of the circuit submit their
data to Mike Seton of the Minor
League Association, who is here to
check up salary limits and other
infringements OF the rules.
Hagerstown has signed up a new
f1rst sacker who will appear in uni
form at Rosemont Park today. Tom
my Verecker will probably be on
the mound for the Champs, with
Lynch throwing them in for the
Sox.
Just for curiosity we figured up
what it cost to go to Hanover on
this last trip-and the result is sort
Of low. Here it is:
Room and board ........S $3.50
Transportation :. ...... 60.40
Salaries 80. ............. 144.00
Total expense ...... .$271 80
Received from Hanover. 1861
In the hole 1925. SO
Good thing we have only five trips
a season to that Pennsylvanian
town.
Harry Dastling was turned back
by the Petersburg Club of Virginia
League Roberts, they decided to
keep, and his purchase price of 800
will be forthcoming about Septem-
Der by the time it goes through Far
lelPs office and both parties of the
agreement iron out all discussions.
The manager OF the local team re-
ceiyes twenty-five per cent, so the
Cub treasury will be reimbursed
for SIS to start off next season with.
Seaman the recruit southpaw
who hurled yesterdays game is
here on ten days trial. II he pit
ches like he did yesterday, ana gets
the wildness out of HIN s-rem, he'll
make big addition to the Sox staff
Have you got your tickets to the
big musical treat for Tuesday.
Two rather large innings in that
yesterday game we'll say. Ten runs
in one of them and six in the other.
And will you look who is at the
Top of the league standing. Now all
we's got to do is stay there. NeHy
mple, too, we think.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-07-23
Yesterdays Results.

Martinsburg, 16; Hagerstown, 6.
Hanover, 5; Frederick, 1.
Waynesboro, 5; Chambersburg, 4
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-07-23
NATIONAL LEAGUE
Yesterdays Results

(First name).
Boston, 2, Pittsburgh, / 10 III
nings.
(Second game)
Pittsburgh, 4, Boston 3-13 innings
Chicago, 6, Phillies, /.
Cincinnati, II, New York, 2
Brooklyn, 6, st. Louis, 5.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-07-23

Jersey City, 3; Baltimore. ..
Newark. 2; Reading, 8.
Syracuse, 6; Rochester, 5
Toronto, 0; Buffalo, A,
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-07-23

Two rather large innings in that
yesterday game we'll say. Ten runs
in one of them and six in the other.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-07-23
BLUE RIDGE LEAGUE.
Games Today.

Hagerstown at Martinsburg.
Waynesboro at Chambersburg.
Frederick at Hanover.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-07-23
CITY LEAGUE.

This Weeks Schedule.
Saturday-Interwoven VS.. BAR at
Biairton.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-07-23

Send the Journal 10 an absent
relative. They all want the Home
News.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-07-23

Have you got your tickets to the
big musical treat for Tuesday.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-07-23

And will you look who is at the
top of the league standing. Now all
we's got to do is stay there. Eery
nipple, too, we think.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-07-23
AMERICAN LEAGUE
STANDING of the Clubs.
INTERNATIONAL LEAGUE

No games scheduled.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-07-23

Seaman the recruit southpaw
who hurled yesterdays game is
here on ten days trial. II he pit
ches like he did yesterday, an1 gets
the wildness out of HIN STEM, he'll
make big addition to the Sox staff.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-07-23

Just for curiosity we figured up
what it cost to go to Hanover on
this last trip-and the result is sort
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-07-23

In the hole .,............Sl Zo. 81
Good thing we have only five trips
a season to that Pennsylvania
town.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-12-16

Troy, n. Y, Dec. s, 1921.
sfr. Joseph E.. Stricken, Public Pros
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-12-16
Prosecutor Makes Reply
ON Rural Police Patrols

We feel we ough, &c have protection
and taxi this opportunity Of putting
the matter before you so that suit
abe measures can be adopted TO cor
red the evil.
Very truly yours,
"OSTRANDER FIRE BRICK CO..
y. W. l.. Podmore. treas
Dec. 10. 1921.
j. W. T. Podmore. Esq.
Treas. Ostrander Fire Brick Co..
Troy. y Y.
Dear Sir:
Replying to your favor Of Deem
Der 6. regarding alleged depreda-
tion9 on your property near Sand
hills. The facilities of my Office do
o permit. nor does the law require
that as Prosecutor Of the County of
Middlesex l should patrol each COM
muLity. This duty develops upon
the various municipalities of the
county and I would suggest that you
complain to the township committee
where your property is located. If
they have no police patrol. as is
sometimes claimed. then it becomes
their duty TO establish one for the
protection CT the tax payers and
their properly.
VERY truly yours,
JOSEPH r. STRICKER."
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-12-16
Partnership is Ended

NEW BRUNSWICK, Dec. ia
certificate of dissolution of partner
ship has been filed in the county
clerks Office for the Perth Amboy
Biscuit Company formerly conduct
ed by Nathan Preminger and Rose
Nachamkis.
A new trade name has been filed
for the Perth Amboy Biscuit Com
pany. with Louis and Philip Palon-
sky, 119 Pine avenue, South Amboy,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-12-16

Complaint has been made to Pros
ecutor Joseph l.. Stricken, by the Os-
trander Fire Brick Company OF
Troy, N. Y, concerning the fact that
thieves are destroying and carrying
away a wharf belonging to h COM
pany. which is situated on the north
shore of the Raritan river. south OF
the Sand Hills. and asking for pro-
lection. Mr.. Stricken in his reply
points out that the law does not re-
auire that the prosecutor should pa
trol each community. and suggests
that complaint should be made TO
the township committee. The two
communications. which may prove
interesting. follow:
Troy. n. Y, Dec. s, 1921.
Mr.. Joseph E.. Stricken, Public Pros
ecutor.
Perth Amboy. n. j.
Dear Sir-Our plant is located on
the north shore of the Raritan river,
south of the Sand hills, attached and
connected to which is a wharf with
our railroad track thereon.
.For various reasons we have not
used the wharf very much of lase.
Recently investigations disclosed h
fact that the dock itself is being
pullad apart and carried away. M
thieves have stolen ties from under
our railroad track and have taken
some of the covering off the dock
and some of the timber. which Is a
state of affairs thai ought not to be
to continue.
THE dock is at n considerable dis
lance from our factory. and opera
ton, which makes 1t very inconven-
lent to watch. indeed it cannot be
done, besides which we are of the
opinion that the thievery takes place
nights and Sundays.
ave take the liberty of calling
your attention to this subject and to
ask If some measure cannot be a k
en- to apprehenG these plunderers.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-12-16

as proprietors. This company will
deal in biscuits, crackers and cakes.
and the place of business is 333
Maple street.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-12-16

VERY truly yours,
JOSEPH E. STRICKEN"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-24
Searchers Vow
Vengeance on
SLAYER Little Girl

New Brunswick, N. j., Dec. %
Aroused by the cruel death of FIVE
year-old Tessie Kucharski. whose
mutilated body was found today
pasked in a suit case at the Hotel
Albany, posses Of angry men tonight
were searching for George Garris,
carpenter, with whom, the police
charged, the child was last seen alive.
The crime has aroused the bitterest
feeling and therats of violence were
being openly made should the man
suspected of the outrage fall into the
hands of his pursuers.
An autopsy revealed that the child
had been strangled with =. piece of
bed ticking, with which her assail-
ant had tied her head and heals to-
gether.
The police were informed by the
mother last night of her little daugh-
ter's disappearance and an investiga-
ton disclosed that the child had been
seen yesterday in the bar room of the
Bellmere hotel, with man who was
a stranger in the place. The parents,
both of whom have had difficulties
with the police, own the hotel.
The crime was discovered early to-
day by the proprietor OF the Albany
hotel, a few blocks from the Bell
mere. who went to towel closet and
stumbled over the suit case. He told
the police that the man now sought
had brought the child to the hotel
and had registered, explaining that
the youngster was his grandchild.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-24
TWO KILLED
CONTINUED from PAGE Ons)

up the clerk. They were caught in
the act by detectives Timothy J. Con-
nell and Randall ]. Mccarthy. who
Immediately opened fire. killing one
of them. The other, returning the
fire, shot both detectives in the face
and escaped in an automobile, the
number Of which was obtained by
the police. The detectives were .ak-
en- to hospital where their condi-
ton was reported as serious.
Another attempted hold-up in the
Bowery was frustrated when ..bra-
ham Edison, q. put to flight two hold
up men who ordered him to hand
over a tray Of diamondst in his
fathers jewelry store. They had
asked to look at some diamonds. Ed
son bent down to pull a tray from a
shcw case, and when he stood up, he
was looking into the muzZles of two
revolvers. --..E--
Hand over the tray. quick" one
of the men commanded.
Instead, the young man ducked
under the counter grabbed revolver
and opened fire on the robbers. who
ran out of the store and escaped by
with a large crowd of holt
day shoppers. Edison fired four shots
at the fleeing mon but none of them
took effect. Only a meagre descrip-
ton of the bandits was obtained.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-24
STORM IN SOUTH
KILLS EIGHT AND
INJURIES SCORE

Memphis. Tenn, Dee. 23.-Seyen ne
groes and one white man are reported
to have been killed and approximately
a score injured in a storm which
struck the town of Clarkesdale. Ark.
II miles northwest of Memphis, late
today and swept through several near
by farming settlements.
Payne Harrison, clerk in a gene al
merchandise store at Clarksdaie
which was demolished. was the only
white person known to have been kill
ed. Mrs. 3. 3. Booker, whose home
six miles north of Clarksdale was
blown from it's foundation, was among
the injured.
Twelve Of the injured. all negroes
were brought to, Memphis hospitals
tonight. All were caught under fall
ing timbers and masonry.
Telephone and telegraph wires
throughout the area swept by the
storm were leveled and only meagre
reports have been received from out
lying sections.
In addition to the eight persons re-
ported killed in the immediate vicia-
ity Of Clarksdale. unconfirmed reports
were that several persons were miss
ing and believed to be dead on planta-
tions west Of Clarksdale.
Mrs. Ed Kennedy and her four ctil-
dren are among those reported as u.l-
accounted for on one plantation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-24
T. .JOICE

Mrs. Magee and daughter, Of Pitts
ton, very plea sanity entertained the
Circle of Kings Daughters at,an all
day meeting Thursday. A good din
ner and a social time was much en-
joyed. Thirty-two were present, in
Guiding visitors and children. At
the usual hour the president. Mrs.
Blanche Lewis called the meeting to
order The program consisted of
readings and descriptions Of some of
the practices in heather lands where
the Bible is unknown. The Bible
study committee presented the Ten
Commandments for study. each
member to be prepared to give any
one Of them at the next meeting. A
work committee as appointed. and
they requested every member to
come to the next meeting prepared to
make a square of patchwork. The
Circle will meet Thursday, Dec. 30
with Mrs. Starl1y. Pittston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-24
NO DECISION
Continued from Page One)

Secretary John T. Caselden, who
acted as spokesman for the special
committee of the longshoremen.
which also included their president,
Michael McDonough, asked, when the
conference began, whether the cit
liens committee in any way repre-
scented the Chamber of Commerce,
saying they would decline to meet
any group representing that organ
lzation. He. was assured that the
committee consisted only of plain
citizens The conference then pro-
cended.
Secretary Caselden said the Ing
shoremen claim they are right in
their dispute over working condi-
tions and that they never had refus-
ed to confer with the steamship peo-
pie on any disagreement.
I'VE have accepted the cut on the
price paid for handling grain, but
have declined to accept other condi-
tons with the result that all nego-
tiations have been broken off," he
said. "Our organization has been in
existence Al years. This is the only
time that the men ever have taken
part in a walk-out" It was explain
ed that the present system Of work
ing conditions had prevailed here for
the past 35 years. Mr.. Caselden said
the keen competition between steve
dores to secure work had resulted ad-
versely for the men.
Stephen J. Mulkern, another men,
Der of the committee, said the trouble
is not between the men and the
steamship lines. but originated be-
tween stevedores.
Henry F. Merrill, chairman Of the
State pier directors. made an earnest
plea for the men to return to work.
forgetting petty differences. He said
that with others he had been labor
ing to secure the State Pier. where
longshoremen would have work, the
entire year, instead of three or four
months during the fall, and winter
as at present and that the walk
out" was giving the port "a black
eye"
1--WE must all bend our efforts to-
ward making the port conditions as
attractive to the steamship compan-
les as they are in Boston and New
York." he said. III we are to compete
successfully with those ports. We
cannot hope to secure business unless
we can provide favorable port. trafiic
and labor conditions"
Mr.. Merrill stated that there are
1900 carloads Of freight either in Port
land. on en- route to the city. over
the Grand Trunk, and read a tcle-
gram which he received today ftom
Vice President Dalrymple m charge
Of the Grand Trunk trafic stating
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-24
Christmas Concert Sunday Evening

The following program will be
given at the BAPTIST Christmas con-
cert by the Sunday school, Sunday
evening at 7 o'clock: Song, from
the East They Come" chorus; re-
sponsive Scripture reading. pastor
and school; prayer. Rev. c. E.
Young; song, chorus: recitation, 10Y
Bells" Rachel Rove: We Greet
Thee" Victor and Violet Morgan;
song, go Gift Of Love" class of girls:
recitation, "Bt hold tn linyai star"
Louise Morgan; recitation. Tie
Reason" Horace MacQuarric. song.
Carols of the Morning" chorus;
fxerc:se. THE Sweet Old story"
Dorothy Stephenson. Edna Johnson,
Wilocrta Buck; recitation, What
Are the Glad Bells Saying" Isle
Malcolm; song. Hear the Clad
Bells" chorus; recitation, "A Child's
Thought Barbara Graves; exercise.
"A Wreath of Christmas Greeting"
seven girls; song. Muriel Walls; -
crciso. 'iRns Happy Eells." George
and Jesse Hines, and Leslie Tooth
akor; recitation. "Santa's Welcome"
Leland Achorn; song, Wonderful
Song" group of young mon; recita-
ton, 1.-THE Hope of All Is Born To-
fa''." Helen Graves; song, Repeat
His Holy Name" chorus; recitation,
Christmas Bells" Charlotte Niles
and Ella Prentiss; recitation, THE
Christmas Tree" Thelma Stephen
SON.. song. Helen Morgan: offerings,
reicarks by pastor; recitation, THE
Bells Of Christmas" Winifred Bt ok;
son, Farewell to Christmastime:"
recitation, Good Night" Wilberta
Buck: hcnediction. !.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-24
Debs' Relatives
at Atlanta Await
Release Prisoner

Atlanta, Ga. Dec 23--Expectation
that Eugene V. Debs would be re-
leased today from the Atlanta 6eder-
al penitentiary, brought his brother,
Theodore Debs, David karster, New
York Socialist, and others to Allan
ia, but at the penitentiary early to-
night, it was said no official word has
been received. while Washington
dispatches said the prisoner would be
released Christmas Day.
Debs had said some time ago that
when he did leave the prison he ex-
pected to go directly to. his home in
Terre Haute, Indiana, and make his
future plans there after a reunion
with his family and probably some
of his close friends.
Prior to his Imprisonment, Debs
had lectured throughout the country.
Asked recently if he intended to re-
sumo the lecture platform he replied
he might. but he would not make his
plans until he went home.
AS far as could be learned, no
demonstration in his behalf was
planned on his release here. but
group of friends, including his broth
er, his attorney and others were
ready TO welcome him and to arrange
for his trip home. Not even his
brother saw him today however. and
and J. E. Dyche. warden at the peni-
Tertiary, reiterated tonight that no
word had come from Washington
The order for Debs' release would
como hv mail If n fo1Ioxpe6 the crdi.
nary procedure and it was expected
it would reach Atlanta some time
late Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-24

Methodist Episcopal church. Rev. G.
o. Perry pastor: Morning worship
with sermon at 1880; Sunday school at
noon: Epworth League at $50; evening
prayer at 4 ,y.
Old South Congregational church:
Morning worship at 1890. DR.. Henry
Brown Of Colby College will preach.
Sunday school at noon, when the chill
dren will receive their Christmas
presents. No evening service.
First Universalist~ church. Rev.
Mary L. Hadley pastor: Christmas
Day service at 1890 A. NJ; theme,
The Wondrous Child" sunday
school at 11.45.
Baptist church. Rev. c. z. Yourg
pastor: 1880 sermon. The Child
King" Fred Bates will render solo
and chorus of young pcople viii siMg.
11.t5, Sunday school; theme. The
Visit Of the Wise Men" 4, Meeting f
the Juniors: T. Christmas concert.
st. Matthew'S church. Rev. Eush W
2; smith rector tChristmas PAY
charist, 1880 A. NJ. No church school
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-24
Morse High Handily.
Beats Brunswick Five

Bath, Dec. 23.-(Special.) Morse
High won her second game of the
series this evening. defeating Jack
Magee's basketeers of Brunswick
High, at the Y. M. c. A., by the score
Of 81 to Is. The Brunswick players
showed but little knowledge of the
game and the need of much practice.
Their shooting for baskets was very
bad. The Morse team vas not in as
good condition as when it defeated
,Eockland a week aso and did some
poor shooting.
Raymond V. Hayward of West
brook, who played last season on the
crack Belmont team, is coaching
Morse. The lineup:
MORSE HIGH BRUNSWICK
... HIGH
Slower, ri. lib, Crimmins
Footar. McMan, If
'Buckln. McCabe, lf..rb. Soule, Rosie
Oiinto, Oliver. c......c. Hamlin, Soule
Mcfarland, Hennessy, RIB
= '+ II, Litchfield
Pratt. Lyden, Id
IF, Brehaut, Lcmncux
Score-Morse 81, Brunswick Is.
Goals from fioor--Olinto 9, Slower s,
Porter s. Lyden 3, Mccabe, Litchfield
3. Hanlin, crinlmins, Soule, Lem
neux. Goals from fouls-Footer 5,
Soule. Referee, Spear. Time, two
Commute periods.
Ellen Sewall gave an informal dane
ing party at the Cosmopolitan club
rooms this evening. The decorations
were Christmas trees and evergreen
boughs. The music was by Hiss
Myrna Avery, piano. and Reginald
Stacey, saxophone. Punch and waf-
ers were served. The chaperones
were Mrs. Stark Newell and Mrs.
Fred T. Mayors. About 80 young
people. were present.