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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-12-23

The making Of 10 hits eXfiteu
little or no excitement last se"sSn'
as such games were the oruin"sS
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-12-23

II you've got enough money you
can sleep in tn" day time
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-12-23

Wrestling is the most modern OF
problem plays.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-12-23

Now that fellow has stayed Ten
rounds with Tommy Gibbons, some
body will think It was crooked
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-12-23

The batting record OF the two
major leagues were badly shat
tered during the 1921 campaign
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-12-23
NANNINGTON IS
winner 61-l2
Has No Trouble Taking
the Measure of Barracl1-
vile Last Night

The Barackville high schoo! two
was initiated into the West VIZ"
ginia high school basketball ranks
at Warrington last night when
Coach Blake's fast going Manning
ton passers defeated the newcom-
ers in the basketball world by d
score Of 81 to 70.
Considering the fact that It was
Barrackville's first game Of basket.
ball the players made a creditaoie
showing. Coach Blake has sea
soned five at Warrington which
will give the majority OF the better
teams in this section Of the state a
run for their money, and 1t was no
disgrace for the BarrackvIIe boys
to be defeated by Blake's quint.
In scoring IL points against the
Warrington tossers It shows that
Barrackville has some offensive
strength and when they develop
their defensive strength they Will
be able to make it more interesting
for the bigger teams and will win
some games before the season ends.
Line up and summary:
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-12-23

Now somebody ought to start an
athletic school where fellow could
get an academic education.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-12-23

Bill Brennan insists that he y
Knockout king. To Insist Is the
ultra-modern In boxing
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-07-13

of Buena Vista and Mr. and Mrs. E.
B. Hart, of Ellavi!le, gave. the picnic
in compliment to their visitors, Mrs.
Roy holland, of Alexander City, Ala,
and Mrs. Davis Bragg, of Fitzgerald.
Mrs. Nora Stokes, of Buena Vista,
was also a member of the party.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ra 7. Jennings, r. l..
Jennings and family of Plains, and
Capt and Mrs H NJ. Stokes, of Am
CIRCUS, joined the party for dinner.
There were thirty-two present and
all enjoyed the outing.
Mrs. Ola Evans. of Atlanta, and
Mrs. Walter Slar2ey, of Washington,
the guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. j. L. Slap
pey.
Miss Mary Miller has been the
guest of Miss Ellen Smith the past
week.
Mrs. Hall, of Milledgeville, with
her little son, is visiting among rel
atives here, the guest Of her sister,
Mrs. J. r. Logan.
Miss i. E. Lowery, who has a good
position at Grady hospital, is at home
for a visit to her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. 7. M. Lowcry.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-07-13
PLAINS

PLAINS, July 13-LeOnard Nc
Garrah is back on his job after the
effects of a painful accident sever
al days ago, when his arm was dis
located in crankin% a Ford.
Miss Thelma Lunsford, of Ameri-
Gus, is the guest of Mss Lucille Mar
shall.
Mrs. Ed Carter was the guest of
her father and sisters here last week.
Tyre Gordon Walters has return
ed from his vacation visit to South
Carolina. Mr.. and Mrs. Tom Marsh
all Lowery and Mrs. Wade Hampton
Lowery accompanied him, arriving
Sunday afternoon for a visit to their
respective homes.
Mss Mary Belle Crabb is the guest
of Miss Bertha Jones.
Miss Mildred Mackey, of Americas
is visiting Miss Mary Murray and
other relatives here.
Willard, the younger son of Mr..
NJ. NJ. Jennings, has been visiting rel,
atives a. Albany the past week and
will return at an early date.
A family party from Buena Vista
and other points spent Friday at
Magnolia Springs Friday. The fam
lies of Mrs Kate McCrary, Mr. and
Mrs George Lowe and Mr.. Bill Lowe
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Piggy Wiggly at Waycross, spent
Sunday and Monday with his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Hawkins.
Miss Mary Souter is the guest Of
her sister, Mrs. Sam Gardner in Al
bany this week.
Mr.. and Mrs B. Goss, of Column
bia, S. c., are on a visit of some
length to the formers parents here.
John Rufus Cook, of Plains, is
spending ten days with John and
Frank King.
King Pickett, postoffice inspector
from Washington, d. c., was in
town a short while Saturday.
Mrs. S H. RoRby, of Albany, is
on a visit to her sister, Mrs. Russell
and other relatives here. Mrs. Roby
will be remembered as Miss Nettie
Christian, and many friends delight
in these rare visits to her old home
Benjamin Davis, Of Americas. is
spending a few days at the home Of
his aunt, Mrs. Fannie Stevens.
Dr. j. F. Foster and daughter,
Kathleen, visited his parents in Mill
town, Ala, last week.
Mrs. A. r. Lowcry left Thursday
for Columbia, S. c., to join her hus-
band, who is in the automobile bust
ness there.
Miss Hilda Radcliffe, of Plains, is
visiting Miss Evelyn Hilman this
week.
Lowery Jordan is spending a few
days in Byron.
Miss Chattie Walker was a bust
hess visitor in Macon last week.
Miss Lois Kaufman, of Yoemans
and Miss Matte Lou Wilson, OF
! Buena Vista, are expected the lat.
! ter part of the week as guests at the
home of Mrs. George Thornton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse Drew were il
Richland Monday.
Miss Sadie Lunsford VISITED
friends in Parrot and Weston las
week.
Mrs. Geo. Cole, Mrs. Mamie Spanl
and Will Cole were guests of rela
tives in Parrot Sunday.
j. NJ. Christian left Sunday TO
Atlanta to join his wife who ha
been on an extended visit in Ashe
Willie, N. c., and other points. The.
will return the latter part of tn
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. E, R. Helms and Mrs
George Drew shopped in America
Monday.
Lewis Crittenden, trumbly Mar
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-07-13
hot to shine.

After the Nuisance Fairies were
locked up, spring began in earnest.
The Fairy Queen had sent the Spring
Fairy and her helpers to decorate
woodlands, hills and valleys and soon
the whole world was a bower CT color.
Mr.. Sprinkle-BIow, the fairy
weather man, told Mr.. Sun just how
hot to shine, and sent lovely, soft
refreshing showers when things got
dry. He and Nancy and Nick would
sit on the edge of fleecy gray clouds
and tilt their watering pots aud give
everything drink. Night times
they would send down sprays of
mist, and the mist would become
drops and hang onto grass-blades
and leaves and violet-petals, and
blossoms, and earth people called it
dew.
Things grew and grew and grew
and grew, first the snow-drops, and
pussy-Willows, and crocuses appear
ed and even Mr.. Jack-in-the- Pulpit
poked up his head to preach, next
1io N4o4SCo anu 1Oi StL-Inc-HoIS, DuJ-
ter-cups and ragged-robins as well
as the sweet wood flowers appeared.
And blossoms! You just should
have seen the blossoms! The orch
ard looked like wedding, and the
wood trees with their lovely trim
mings of white and pink (dogwood
and hawthorne, wild cherry and Wild
crab looked like brides and brides
maids.
Farmer Smiths sass-patch garden,
too, was sight for sore eyes, with
a dozen different shades Of green.
Ben and Blossom Bunny had had
lettuce not only for their Sunday din
ners, but for every other dinncr as
well, for two weeks now, also beet
greens, new pea-shoots, and parsley.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-07-13
PRESTON.

PRESTON, July 10. - Mr.. and
Mrs. T. Welch had the pleasure of
entertaining at family reunion one
day last week at their home near
town. Besides the children a few
friends were invited. Barbecue and
other good things were served. The
guests were Mr.. and Mrs J. E. Jenk-
ms and children, of Columbus; Mr..
and Mrs H. Btackshear, of Leslie ;
Mr.. and Mis- Poole, of Americas
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Russell and chill
dren, Mr.. and Mrs. j. [. Horn, Mrs.
]. L. Horn Mrs. Little, Miss Verna
Little, Fannie Jordan, j. NJ. Christ
ian, Mr.. and Mrs. William Kidd and
Tom Welch, ST., of Preston.
John Tom Hawkins, manager of
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-07-13
Catarrhal Deafness Cannot Be Cured

by local applications, as they cannot
Catarrhal Deafness requires constitu-
tional treatment. HALLS CATARRH
MEDICINE is a constitutional remedy
Catarrhal Deafness is caused by an in
famed condition of the mucous lining of
the Eustachian Tube. When this tube is
inflamed you have a rumblng sound or
imperfect hearing, and when it is entire
ly closed. Deafness is the result Unless
the inflammation can be reduced, your
hearing may be destroyed forever
HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE acts
through the blood on the mucous sur
faces of the system, thus reducing the in
flammation and restoring normal condi-
tons
Circulars free. All Druggists.
f. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo, Ohio.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-07-13

And everywhere birds nests had
little speckled blue, pink, white, or
gray eggs in them, depending on the
kind of birds they belonged tc. IN
deed, Mrs Robin called over to Mrs.
Flicker one morning that she'd
heard little pecking sound inside
of one of hers.
Spring had come to stay.
(TO be continued.)
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-07-13

shall and John Croxton, of Parrot,
were visitors here Sunday.
Rev. Z. T. Moore is conducting a
series of meetings at Enterprise
church this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Emmett Harper, of
Plains, were guests of Mrs. Rebecca
Kidd Sunday.
Charley Mangum, Freeman Man
gum and Mr.. Bankston went to Tiff
ton Monday business.
Robert Adams entertained a num-
Der of his friends Friday at his home
near here. About fifteen guest
were present.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-07-13
EEEKSLAWF FOR
LONGER SKIRTS
SENATOR Gets Rap At
Fsshions In Americus
And Elsewhere
Recorder Bureau,

sTimea-R Recorder Bureau,
.KimbqlI House.
ATLANTA, July 10. - Senator
,,nris Fleming, who comes from the
srontb district and speaks with
Icoo4cb or Irish brogue, is in a pre-
l.; .,ncnt-a serious predicament.
He has been requested to introduce
oma legislation which would seri-
onsIv affect the liberties of the IN
s5opendent sex. He doesn't know
sn,bat to do, so he says, and this
.,,,orning he was holding conferences
sw,tb his colleagues relative to the
sfonowing letter from Albany:
Dear Dennis-I have been think
inc ouite a lot of the way the ladies
are dressing these days. 1t is
Common sight to see them coming
Blown the streets dressed in transpar-
ont clothes, causing caustic remarks
1 10 he made by those who see them.
"They they be as pure as undrltt-
/ cd snow, yet they cause all kind OF
sohsccne and vulgar remarks to be
made. Now this fashion does not ap-
snIv 10 Albany alone, but the entire
8state, have noticed these fashions
H. Thomasville, Valdosta, Americas,
Sylvester and other places"
The writer then describes a
rough sketch he inclosed, showing the
stvle of clothing with which he would
sadorn all Georgia peaches.
an this sketch" the communlca-
+ion continues, "you will notice that
have made sort of design that
would prohibit the exhibition of the
shoulders not more than four inches
below the neck. In other words, the
exposure should start just where the
arms leave the body. The waist
should be so made as to prevent any
exposure, and the skirt should not
be higher than nine inches from the
ground
And then he adds that all viola
tions of the restrictions should be
punished, first, by a reprimand, and
on a second offense be fined 500.
an doing this, if possible" the
letter concludes" you would no
doubt save the parties so committing
this act, lot of comment that is UNI
necessary, besides doing good to all. "
We have only two Smiths left in
Congress. which may explain why
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-07-13

The shimmy was discovered by a
fat woman walking fast and stop
ping suddenly.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-07-13

We have only two Smiths left in
Congress, which may explain why
they are so long beating the swords
into pIowshares.
Deming graphic., 1921-08-02
TUBERCULOSIS PATIENT FANORS
NEW MEXICO FOR A
SANAT0RIUM -

Having read the article I'VE Need
q Sanatorlum," In the Sovereign Wis.
itor. am greatly in favor Of doing
our very best TO erect one. | think
IL would he a great thing II the 1921
refund be converted TO that cause
have tuberculosis myself, but be-
ing an ex-Soldier, the government gives
me hospital treatment and takes care
OF me. But there are lot Of SOyer-
eigns who have not the opportunity
Of being treated by the government.
so am willing that my part Of the
1921 refund 90 for the purpose OF
erecting a tuberculosis santaorium. |
am member Of AshwoOd Camp No,
1854. Blytheville. Arl.
II any of the Sovereigns having tu-
berculosis would like TO talk on sub
iect Of climate, would be- glnd 10
rive them any ia'crmati0A cont"'IIins
4, climate cf yew MeYitO. - | thlnk
il Il the hest place IN the United States
for anyone with tuberculosis. We
/ ave nice. Try cliianp ana good water
win answer letters.
Yours fraternally.
ERUEST l.. HUSTONi
Glt g Cedar ST., Deming, n. III
Deming graphic., 1921-08-02
MAN BARRED ON ROAD BECAUSE
OF ANCESTRY

Juan y. vsIdespino, whs signs him
self as secretary Of the League OF
Spanish. American wcrkmen," writes
The Hearld from Dsming, n. NJ. to
protest that discrimination In shown
against Spanish American citizens" on
the two federal road projects now
building west Of Deming
He says a protest was sent to Gov
ernor NJ. c. Mechem, who replied that
Ina smuch as the roads are being con-
structed under contract, the state gov
ernment cannot In any way interfere
with the right Of the contractors to
employ anyone they desire"
Governor n Frank -'7
The governor frankly sdds 1T viii
be OF no use to tell you viii do what
can when. as q matter Of fact. !
can do nothing.
Mr.. valdespino. In forwarding Ths
Herald A copy Of his protest to the
governor and a copy OF the governors 9
reply says: You will fine that what
he answer isn't what, or the person
that we protest"
The letter 10 the governor stated
that those charged with hiring of
men have openly declared that they
will hire no Mexican which means
also that they have turned away Ameri-
can citizens with Spanish ancestry.
even those who are vctrans a the
world war."-El Paso Herald
Deming graphic., 1921-08-02

tion Il might he well to state that the
''ayOwed" candidate has the endorse
ment IN writing of a majority of the
local organization and cares not fig
about the ''heads" nor the opinions of
our good friend the Headlight. He
stands Squarelv ON his record as n
Republican and man and has no in
tention ~ howing his head TO a hate
ful yoke that plenty can be found to
carry IL is n plain proposition as
10 whether or not one or two men In
Deming are big enough To name the
postmaster or whether the local or
ganlzation and the patrons of the Of
flee have anything to say about ID
Speaking OF "bonehead political
plays" the "self-appolnted heads" are
the king pins BY business non-in-
tercoHrse" and by the other indirect
methods commonly practiced they have
tried 30 put the "avowed' candidate
ont Of the race. II simply won't work
the "avowed" candidate is out in the
open 70 win or lose and Il dosen't make
n bio Of difference either way, so that
the fight is clean and abovehoard. II
is time the Republican voters Of Luna
county took sober thought Of their
leadership and their methods. II the
Graphic caut make go without the
business or political support of the
heads he Is ready right now TO turn
the key in the door and 60 where fields
are greener They are welcome TO
the support Of the Headlight or who
ever else likes To play the game ac-
cording 10 the. rules laid down by them.
The plain facts are that Luna county is
run by crowd that cares not at all
about politics of candidates or their
qualifications, 81 that they obey orders.
The Graphic has not access 70 the sane
torium or holy OF holies OF the "bunch
II can say as a rumor that Bill Stew
ems. and Mrs Maud Johnson are spok-
en- Of as dark horses. IL Is horse
and horse aud may the best horse win.
Deming graphic., 1921-08-02
OBITUARY

John Joseph Hyatt was born Sep
temher 25. 1883 In Lincoln county New
Mexico. He was killed by lightning
near the Hyatt home ranch above
Florida station, Luna county. Burial
was at Deming. New Mexico the fol-
lowing day from the Episcopal church
the Masonic lodge being In charge. MIR.
Hyatt was member Of the church and
of the lodge. He IL survived by bis
widow, his mother and father. Mr.. and
Mrs. A. r. Hyatt, sister, Mrs. Alon-
20 Barksd6le and two uncles, j. W.
Hyatt and James ]. Hyatt. During
the war the deceased served with the
3ith Division as sergeant at the re-
mount station where he was much val
ued because OF his thorough knowledge
Of horses. This was not surprising as
he comes from n long line OF stockmen
who have ridden the ranges OF this sec
tion for many years He was a vol
unteer. After the war Mr.. Hyatt re-
turned TO the ranch and was known for
his stability and good business iudg-
ment as member OF the firm OF 4.
Il. Hyatt and Sons, owners Of the. Fly
ing Y" cattle outfit Of Luna, Grant
and Sierra counties.
His mother was n Crockett aud re-
lated 10 the hero Of the Almo whow was
descended from tha Mayflower sto'k
with his clear l. 70 uyts N bis SIX
feet of verile manhood he was pleas
ure to the eye and favoriie among
his many friends OF this section.
The deceased finished his education
at the \. and NJ. College at Meisills,
aud he also had military training at
the Texas College Of Agriculture at
Bryan. Texas. He served two en-
liStments in the National Guard. one
at silver City and Las Cruces. In 19Oi
he was member Of the National Guard
rifle team which went to Seagirt, y.
-. There he won two medals for his
excellence In workmanship. He also
held medal awarded to him In 1905
for being the best drilled soldier in
the cadet corps at the A. and NJ Col
lege.
The untimely death Of Mr.. Hyatt
threw a gloom over the entire conf
munity and the feeling is general that
he could III be spared to his family
and the community.
Deming graphic., 1921-08-02
WHATEVER yOu DO DON'T BE
BE DIFFERENT

The wesetrn Union Telegraph Co,
recently published an advertisement
that is worth more than casual notice
In part its says:
'Galileo was condemned by inquisi-
ton for insisting that there were other
planets than our own; Columbus was
said TO he OF unsound mind Morse the
inventor OF the other telegraph was de
clared to be a mad man, who might
as well try to build a bridge 10 the
moon; Marconi was put under sur.
veillance as his reason wos questioned
when he announced wireless telegra.
ply.
"All OF these men suffered because
they declased new ideas Times, how
ever. have changed The business world
is moved by new ideas. Men pay for
them. for they bring success where only
defeat could he seem
The facts are as stated and are of
universal application. II Is only where
progress Is being made that any man
darcs to bring forth a new idea-some-
thing different from that held hy the
masses who follow their leaders blind
ly. accepting as gospel the puny mani
festos Of little minds. Deming like any
other community. suffers because pro-
greSsive ideas are not acceptable. II
has punished and driven from II the
so-called Missionaries who dreamed OF
a greater future for the city and In.
Inundated those who propose to think
for themselves II Deming had an
outside standing an unforeseen situation
where would II find one? Yet deming
has had manv minds above the mediocre
that dead flat, putrid level OF vacui-
nothing.
Deming graphic., 1921-08-02
HEADLIGHT WORRIED

Like n GOOD MANY other citizens ~
Deming the Headlight seems nervous
and apprehensivc over the matter Of
q successor to the present postma ster.
While In states that CLYDE Earl Ely
is the onlv vowed candidate FOR the
place. Itr hints "dnrkly" about dark
horses and In another article, tells
about tho grooming of numerous can
didates and activities on the part ~
ther friends. hut fails TO state who the
other candidates are or who their
friends are II Is possible that the
Headlight has some inside information
that Il is Withholding from its read
crs?
The Headlight knows Of course.
that the so-called leaders Of the Re
rnblican organization in Luna county
have endorsed L. o. Tucker for the
rlace. Mr. Tucker quite 'em cold and
II is now anything 10 beat the "avow'
rl" candidate I'm this regard the
Headlight says:
$50 far aS the contest for the
local office is concerned II Is
uriikcly that the men nj the head
Of the Republican organization
will ieopardise the interests Of
the party by nominating anyone
fer the office who is persona non-
grata with the local committee. rs
thar would lnyetably mean dissalis-
faction and consequent lowering
Of the efficiency Of The organila-
ticn. Besides, IL would be poor
politics. and politicians can Tor
give ANYTHING bat a bOnehead po-
litical play
Evidently the 'avowed' candidate
{, not at all acceptable to the head
Of the Republican organization ana
will not therefore he nominated -
whatever that means. No doubt. th'
Headlight speaks advisedly ON TINS
point Well who will they name that
win be acceptable TO the organization
since the organization has never mel.
n meeting and none is contemplated
SO far as is known. In this coniiec
Deming graphic., 1921-08-02

United States that come under the
Jurisdiction Of the interior department
that makes inspections He will have
six assistants All reports will be
made personally TO Secretary Fall. The
duties Of the inspectors include inves-
tigation of all projects Connected with
the bureaus Of the Interior department.
Beca received his commission yes
terday from Secretary Fall. He will
lprobably he sworn In this week by Act
Ing Secretary Finney. Baca expects
to remain In Washington for some
Deming graphic., 1921-08-02
HOUSE AND SENATE AGREE
ON SERVICE MEMS BUREAU

WASHINGTON, Aug IA com
plete agreement was reached by the
house and senate confrees on the
sweet bll to consolidate the various
government agencies dealing with form
er service men. Under u the senate
provisson making the vetrans bureau
independent directly under the presi-
dent, will be retained.
The agreement also provides that
the burden Of proof. In all cases where
mental and tuberculosis patients arc
claimants. shall. for two years, be up
on the government. the house confrees
refusing To agree unless time limit
was placed
Deming graphic., 1921-08-02
ELFAGO BaCCA LAND JOB

Col. Elfago Baco. OF the chiefs Of
the national guard OF New Mexico and
flmiliar figure IN FL Paso because
OF his frequent sojourns here was
appointed chief inspector OF the deprt-
ment OF the interior IN Washington
yesterday By Secretary Of Interior A.
Il. Fall. .,
Baca's duties viii be to visit all
polnts within the possessions OK the
Deming graphic., 1921-08-02

time.
Secretary Hall left tonight for
visit In New Mexico and a general
swing through tho west He will make
Investigations into departmental mat
ters
Baca said yesterday. when inter
viewed as to the appointment
1T came wholly unsolicited. was
greatly surprised. I am delighted az
this token Of favor at the hands OF my
oldest and dearest friend of frontier
dhys."
Deming graphic., 1921-08-02

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where.
Deming graphic., 1921-08-02

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