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The spectator., 1921-06-07
AERO AMBULANCE CRASHES TO EARTH DURING TERRIFIC
 STORM
INvESTlGATlCM IS ORDERED
Four Army Officers and Ex-Congress- men Among Victms-Big Machine Returning To Washington Is
 Splintered.

Washington. Seven men, five of the Army and two civilians, were kill. ed in the wreck of an Army Curtiss. Eagle ambulance airplane near Indian Head, Mo, 40 miles southeast of Washington. in terrific wind and electrical storm
 Army Air Service officers said the accident was the worst in the history Of aviation in the United States, eith- CT military or civil. and that it was one of the few in which all of the passengers in a falling plane were killed almost instantly.
 The ship struck the ground nose first. andthe force of the impact was so great that the big 400-horsepower Liberty motor in the front end of the craft was torn from it's bed and thrown back into the cockpit on top of the pilot and the passengers. All of them were badly mutilated.
 The Curtis Eagle was returning from a trip to Langley Field, near Newport News, Va. and had just crossed the Potomac river when it ran into the storm which had passed over Washington an hour before The axact cause of the accident probably will never be known, as those in the machine were dead when witnesses from Morgantown, a little village near Indian Head. reached the scene
 An official investigation of tEe ac- cident will be ordered. At that in- vestigation it is possible an inquiry will be made into the general design and practical use by the Army of such machine, the only one of its type in the service Air service of ficers said that when the plane left Langley Field it was apparently in perfect running condition and had been functioning properly during the several hours in the morning and af- ternoon. Captain DeLavergne. air at tache of the French embassy, who made the trip in the Eagle from Washington. said that in his opiniQn the ship was unbalanced.
 "The machine was badly balanced Captain DeLavergne said "lt had a small motor of only 400horsepower. The weight was too much. The pilot could not control it. l declined to re- turn in it. and came back hy boat"
 Representative Campbell of Kan sas. chairman of the House Rules Committee and Walsh of Massachu- setts. who went to Langley Field in the Eagle also returned to Washing ton by boat MT Campbell said the element of safety had not entered in to their decision not to return in the Eagle that both of them were sea sick and the air in the closed plane was bad.
The spectator., 1921-06-07

Argonne post of the American Legion at St. Paul. Minn.. was attending school in the Kansas university when his money ran out. A letter forwarded to him from his native state told of the work of the Federal Board for Vocational Education in Minneapolis. Through disability incident to his service as flyer. he was entitled to the Federal educational aid. Without sufficient funds to make the long trip, nevertheless he set out to appear be- fore the board
 Three days in box car, coal gOndOa and the tenders of three passenger trains conveyed him to his destination Several fast changes of cars, unusual maneuvers and debates with trainmen were necessary, but the aviator came through smiling. One mail clerk proved friendly, but that train was bound for Chicago. After two more trials he found bunk on some coal and woke up the next morning in the St. Paul yards.
 Placing his case before the board. he was classed "Section One" en- titling him to tuition, supplies and training pay until he completes his course.
The spectator., 1921-06-07

bers and to the state. In carrying out this policy he has built up a Legion Service bureau which handles one thousand ex-service claims a month and department branch of the American Legion News Service.
 Early in 1921. when the Federal board for vocational education pre- pared to send representatives to six teen centers in the state to examine disabled veterans, the authorities were handicapped by a lack of pub licity. Commander Vernon prepared twenty thousand large posters and placed them on every billboard in the state. This was supplemented with information to every newspaper in re- gard to where every disabled man should report to receive compensation. vocational training and medical treat ment.
 When an unexpected number of veterans enlisted for vocational train- ing. Mir. Vernon appealed to 10000 business men to place the men in their establishments. The merchants and manufacturers responded with good will and all the vocational students were placed to good advantage.
The spectator., 1921-06-07
MERlTED TRIBUTE TO LEGION
leslie's Weekly EditoriaIiy Honora Brave Men Who Served in
 the World War.

The American Legion begins to look ike full-page composite photograph of biographic Americanism from Put nam to Pershing," reads recent ed itoria in Leslie's Weekly. Tt moves with the weight of the Battle Hymn of the Republic" and the levity of Yankee Doodle" with q uluant yell from Dixie" Its large composition Is a token of great trust. and the old Roman legions. and other legions of time, begin to look like pop-guns. It neither tries to roar with lions heart, nor win a womans-quite different from the pomaded muStaches of Pots- dam. It's manners are quiet; its mem- ory is excellent; its emotions are strong. ard it is prepared to roll aU the refractory elements in one bundle and hang them on one hook.
 Without proclamation. an agita- ton or unloosing a pack of schemes, 1t has created civil prestige to match its military splendor. old soldiers of all ages and all lands are prone to harp on one string, but the tramp of the Legion is in time and tune with all the chords of throbbing life. It Is not merely handsome clay in uniform; but sinewed in manhood from its toes to its brains. It has that delightful mixture of sense and spirit. of power and chiyalry, of shop and farm. which tickles the popular taste. It neither bleats over its woes nor boasts of its prowess.
 When the mighty military machine dissolved in our citizenship the frag- ments coalesced through the sym pathetic attraction of a high purpose for in defending the institutions of America the Legion learned how to value them. Thus 1t possesses n moral prerogatlve to tread down lurking dis loyalty. We are proud to be the fath- CTS and mothers, cousins and aunts of the Legion. We shall sleep sound at nights. And when the historian winds up the task of glory painting its bat ties we trust that he will use golden drop of ink in stating that congress dealt a belated, but a glad and gener- ous, bonus"
The spectator., 1921-06-07

American Legion was founded there. the age limit. was accepted by the Medical Corps during the World war. Mrs. Murray likewise volunteered. She made record of thirty addresses in one week during a Red Cross drive. She sold Liberty bonds, organized Red Cross units and did active canteen work
 The Women's Auxiliary was organiz- ed nationally in Austin, Tex. July 26. 1919. Mrs. Murray was one of the first women to organize unit in Houston in March 1920 When she became state president. there were twenty-three units in the department. Under her direction. thirty additional units have been formed and fifty others are now organizing Mrs. Murray plans to obtain unit for each of the 29l posts of the Legion fin Texas.
 Mrs. Murray was born in Concordia Parish, La. Both her father and mother came of old Revolutionary stock. Her mothers paternal ancestor was near kinsman of Daniel Boone; her fathers paternal ancestor was descendant of Nathaniel Greene. During the Civil War her father served as captain of cavalry in Forests Brigade
The spectator., 1921-06-07
PAY TRIBUTE TO THEIR DEAD
Minnesota Legionnaires Pay Homage to Deceased Buddes Who Fought
 for Their Country.

In little cemetery among the pines where sleep the members of his family at Cloquet. Minn.. the body of John De Foe, the first Minnesota Indian sol dier to die fighting for his country. was laid to rest. Carl Anderson post of the American Legion paid homage at his funeral.
 Elsewhere through Minnesota. Le- sionires have been paying tribute al the funerals of their dead buddles, whose bodies are being returned from overseas.
 He was clean-cut American, one of our very best, and his memory will be dear and sacred said the com handler of Winnebago post, at the fun .ral service of Private Vernon Bailey, n which fifty uniformed Legionnaires took part.
 The >body of Ralph Oracle, after whom Bemidji post is named, was ,uried at his home town with honorx
The spectator., 1921-06-07

Job with Argonne fervor. Father Mo ran obtained the passage of hill de- claring Armistice day legal holiday as the first piece of Legion legislation enacted Into law.
 As army chaplain, Father Moran served ten months overseas. He Is an ardent Legion lecturer and worker. When he returned from France in Sep. tember, 1919, and found no Legion post organized in Farmington. he headed straight for Legion state head quarters, obtained the necessary blanks and within week had estab- lished one of the most active posts ia Minnesota.
The spectator., 1921-06-07
Find More Plaque Cases.

Mexico City.-Four new cases of bu. bonic plague and three deaths have been recorded at Tampico recently. There are 10 known cases of the plague there. but dispatches assert rigid sanitary measures to prevent the spread of the disease are being inau. gurated
The spectator., 1921-06-07
Rotarjans to Scotland.

New York. Two steamships have been chartered to transport 2Ooo American and Canadian Rotarians to Edinburgh, Scotland, for the annual convention of the International Asso- citation of Rotary Clubs, to be held June l3 to l6.
The spectator., 1921-06-07
Sian Separate Peace.

Paris.-A state of peace between China a ndGermany has been declar. ed. according to advices received here. An agreement to this effect was necessary. as China was not a sigma. tory of the treaty of Versailles.
The spectator., 1921-06-07

in clu d es the deeds of Ma thaniel Green and Daniel Boone, is perpetuated 1 n Mrs. F.. Clinton Murray, of Hous- ton, Tex. presi- d c nt of { h c W omen'S Auxili- ary of the Ameri-
 can Legion of that state. The first unit of the
 Auxiliary of the
The spectator., 1921-06-07

or the Marine Corps to riding in the coal cars of . freight train. But b Q t w e en these modes of travel, Thomas D. Lane, junior law student at the U n CTS ity of Kansas, will com plete his educa- tion.
 Lane, a mem- b CT of { h c
The spectator., 1921-06-07
Stampede In Theater.

New Orleans,-A tragedy was mar. rowly averted recently when 500 pa. irons of moving picture theater rush. ed for the exists as the film snapped and caught fire. Many women tainted in the crush and were slightly trampled,
The spectator., 1921-06-07
Union Pacific Buys Road.

New York-The Union Pacific rail. road has acquired full ownership of the Los Angeles & Salt Lake Railroad Company by purchase of stock and bonds held by former United States Senator William A. Clark of Montana and his associates.
The spectator., 1921-06-07
Probe Vat Explosions.

Monroe The West Carroll grand jury has ben convened here to inves tigate the recent dynamiting of cattle dipping vats, vats in different parts of the parish having been destroyed recently.
The spectator., 1921-06-07
Liberty Bonds Slump.

New York-Heavines in the stock market has extended to bonds. Lib. erty l-2s, which are tax exempt were freely sold down to 97.70. the lowest price ever recorded for that issue.
The spectator., 1921-06-07
W;ll Cut Railway Fare.

Mobile, Ala According to Presi. dent John T. Cochrane of the Alaba- ma. Tennessee and Northern Rail road. a reduction of It 2-3 per cent in intrastate passenger rates will be nut into effect June over that road.
The spectator., 1921-06-07
Elorida Bank Closed.

Miami, Fla.-The Fidelity Bank and Trust Company has failed 10 open it's doors. having been closed by order of the state comptroller.
The spectator., 1921-06-07

Sota department of the American Legion, that state has become one of the strongest Legion depart m e nts In f h 6 country.
 Com m a n q e r Vernon'S theory is that success comes to the Le- ston in proportion to the service 1t gives to it's mem-
The spectator., 1921-06-07
Wages Are Reduced.

New York Wages of 5000 union cloth hat and cap makers in the New York district were reduced 10 per cent by an arbitration board in a decision made public.
The spectator., 1921-06-07
Dallas Hotel Is Burned.

Dallss, Tex - Several guests had narrow escapes from Gre which de- stroyed the Ray hotel and damaged adjoining property here recently. The loss is estimated at $500,000
The spectator., 1921-06-07
underQoes Operation.

Washington. D. c.-Mrs. II. M. Jaco- way, wife of Congressman Jacoway. was operated on following two weeks illness
The spectator., 1921-06-07

tee at me open ing of the state legislature ap- pointed sub-com- mittees to pilot it's various bills { h ugh he house and senate. Father D. J. Mo ran of Farming ton. was made chairman of the Armistice day committee.
 Attacking he
The spectator., 1921-06-07
Sara Bernhardt Decorated.

Madrid king Alfonso personally received Sara Bernhardt recently and decorated her with the Cross of Alfonso XIII
The spectator., 1921-06-07
LEGION MAN DISPLAYS NERVE
AirpIane Fighter Takes to Coal Cars to Reach Vocational Training
 School.

There's no striking similarity be- tween ploting a highfiying airplans
The spectator., 1921-06-07
MAKES DRIVE FOR AUXILIARY
President of Texas Organization Shows That She Comes From
 Fighting Stock.

A record for service to America that dates from Revolutionary days and
The spectator., 1921-06-07
ADDS TO LEGION'S STRENGTH
Has Way of Doing Things That Gets Results.

Under the direction of A. Fl. Vernon, commander of the Mime
The spectator., 1921-06-07
FATHER MORAN AIDS LEGION
tainin0 Armistice Day LegIsIa. ton in Minnesota.

When the Minnesota American Legion state legislative commit
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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-08-02
Automobile Accident

Some time Sunday afternoon an
automobile accident occurred on
Pennsylvania avenue in which Mrs
John Hale and little daughter re-
ceived minor injuries. Mr Hale
accompanied by his wife and chill
dren were in the car and in passing
another car whose owners name
was not learned, a head on collision
occurred. Both cars were badly
damaged. Mrs. Hale and her daugh
ter June were picked up by Fred
Price and taken to Cook hospital,
where their injuries received atten-
ton, after which they were taken
to their home on Russell street.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-08-02
GIRG0SG0NES
HERE TOMORROW
Great Day for Youngsters
and Grown-Ups
Alike

Tomorrow % John Robinson's cir
Gus day: Tomorrow morning this
much anticipated big show will
come rolling into town on its own
trains % especially built cars, the
circus grounds at South Side park
wiiis BY O species Of legerdemain,
under q metamorphosis and city
81 tents with all the interesting
people Of modern Vanity Fair
viii rise as II by magic; there will
be pagentry and wonderful dis-
plays OF strange and curious wild
beasts and hours upon hours of
thrills and laughter and spectaeu-
lar delights: and then, Just as rap
Idly as it came the big show will
vanish In the mists of night and
circus day WIN only be memory.
1t Is this lsmaryelous system that
enables a big tent show like John
Robtnson's TO exhibit in different
city every day, without in the least
curtai1ng the exhibition that makes
the mod ernf circus so wonderful.
The howwill arrive in the early
hours OF the morning and will be
unioaded at the B & o station with
= celerity that always amazes the
curious crowds that gather to see
the circus arrive, the impediments
Of the big show will be transferred
10th e.1ot. and arrangements COM
pleted2 for the two-mile street pa
faie and the performances that are
scheduled for at 2 and 5 pm.
Assplendid performance Is prom
issd No other circus 1t is declared
has ever given a more complete
arenic exhibition Of one that ap-
pealed SO irresistibly to lovers Of
the old time circus, modernized
and brought down to date. A no.
table feature Of the show is the OK
eeptionally large number of clever
young women presented in the var
ious displays. In the John Robin
son show the circus girl Is said to
be everywhere in evidence. The
three herds Of elephants are ex-
hibited by clever and fearless lady
trainers; there are girl acrobats
and gymnasts and contortionists:
there are girl riders not only in
the principal equestrian numbers.
but also In the whlrlwind riding
which furnishes a stimulating fl
male to the performance; and In one
number a score Of beautifully cos
tuned circus girls give an aerial
ballet while suspended by their
teeth.
These, It Is announced are only a
Jew OF the striking performances
given In the show by clever young
women and Of course there are
many other big and thrilling acts,
including a children's circus with
aii kinds Of trained animals and SO
merry clowns, The opening spec
taele ftormsran attractive introduce
hon to the circus program,
The parade is announced to leave
the grounds at 10.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-08-02
Personals

Mrs. s. 3. Brooks who has been
spending several weeks with her
parents Mr.. and Mrs. ] w Anthony
on Bellview avenue left last week
for Baltimore where she is visiting
friends. After a few days she will
be Joined by her husband and the
two will spend several weeks Wis
iting at various eastern cities.
Coy Jorden OF Holly Junction is
in Bellview for a visit with his
brother Earl Jordan and his sister
Mrs. Thames Beigel Of Bellview
avenue.
Mrs. Bertha Merr1field has been
confined to her home on Pennsyl-
vania avenue the past few days on
account OF severe attack Of rheu-
matlsm.
Mr.. and Mrs. Delbert Drummonds
Of Murray avenue have returned
from several days visit with rel
atives in Grafton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Jones and Mr..
and Mrs. Burnes Moore were the
guests Of friends at Winfield Sun
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Hall and
children of Pennsylvania avenue
motored to Jollytown. Pa, and
spent the week end with relatives
Mrs. Hester Ann Kennedy who
has been spending several weeks
with her son Welzey Kennedy and
Mrs. Kennedy on Liberty avenue
has returned to her home at Fair
view.
Mrs. 0. L. Hoult who has been
very III at her home on Pennsyl-
vania avenue is improving at this
time.
Mrs. John T. Gerkin of Liberty
avenue spent Sunday as the guest
of her brother George vandergrft
at shinnston.
Mr.. and Mrs. v. B. Tucker and
Mrs. L c Peterson Joined a party
Of Fatrnont people who drove to
GOGGLES camp at Winfield and at
tended a weiner roast Saturday,
The Beilyiew juniors and tho
Pennsylvania avenue baseball team
had a game Saturday afternoon
which resulted in a score OF 1873 In
favor Of the Juniors.
Miss Pauline Morrow Of Walnut
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-08-02

avenue Is spending a few days with
her sister Mrs.. Jesse Lynch.
Miss Elizabeth Hunsaker Of Ben
view avenue is spending a week in
New York city.
Gail Hess has returned from a
ten day automobile trip to New
York, Baltimore and various points
in the east. He was accompanied
by Paul Feather and Paul Willis Of
Fatrmont.
Mis- Marie Stockart OF Buckhan.
non Is the guest OF her cousin
Mrs. V. B. Tucker on Beliview
avenue.
Mrs. Charles Barker of Barrack
vile and Miss Barker OF Minneap-
oils, Mimi, were guests Of Mrs. N.
N. Malone on Bellview avenue re.
Gently.
Mr.. Walter Smith who has been
the guest OF his sister Mrs. A. e.
Cornell returned last week to his
home in Kansas City. Kas.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-08-02

Mrs. Joseph Wright of Pennsyl-
yania avenue entertained a merry
group OF young people last satur-
day afternoon honoring the birth
day Of her little daughter Carrie
Frances Wright. The children had
a delightful time playing games an
general merry making. The little
hostess receivd a numbr OF dainty
gifts in remembrance OF her ninth
anniversary. Tempting retreshment
were served tho guests who num-
bered about Is.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-08-02

Miss Maxine Russell entertain
ed her teacher and classmates OF
the Shining Stars Sunday school
class ut tho home OF her parents
on Highland avenue on last Friday
afternoon. An unusually pleasant
time was spent in class work and
music. Mrs. Russell and her moth
er Mrs. D. L. Toothman served the
class with delicious refreshments.
Those present were Elsie Murray,
Josephine Dots, Gretchen Mahat-
fey, Maxine Russell. Katherine
Smith, Edith Martin, EugenIa Rem
olds, Helen Wilson. Clemens and
Walter Hupp, Jack Russell and the
teacher Mrs. John Hupp.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-08-02

church At Q o'clock Instead Of the
usual hour Of $3.50. Conyeyances
viii be ready and the Sunday school
will start for the grove at the close
Of the service. Each family Il. ask
ed to. provide dinner for themselves
and add little extra In case some
may come as visitors. Special mu-
sic and speaking have been arrang-
ed for and the occasion promises
to be very pleasant affair.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-08-02

Miss Georgia Westfall Of Buck
harmon. was the guest at the home
Of Mr.. and Mrs. John Hupp last
Sunday. Miss Westfall was teach
er in the Rivesville school last year
and made her home in BellyIew
where she was very popular as Sun
day school teacer and general work
er in religious circles. In the Sun
day school last Sunday she taught
the pupils OF her former class OF
young girls and was gladly well
coined. Miss Westfall will sail for
India in a few weeks where she has
been appointed to work in n mission
school.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-08-02
Committee MeeIna

There will be a meeting Of the
August committee of the Ladies
Aid Society OF the Highland avenue
church this evening at 1880, The
chairman, Mrs. Lawrence Higin-
bothaam requests that all members
Of the committee be present as It Is
necessary to decide at once on the
nature of the entertainment for
this month,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-08-02
MARRIAGE LICENSES

Marriage licenses have been IS.
suod by County Clerk Lee N. Sat:
terrified to the following:
Frank Mate, divorced, ~. and
Julia vargo, widow, IS, both OF
Grant Town.
Coleman Horwath, widower, SO,
and velma Molnar, %, both Of
Grant Town.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-08-02

ed Mr.. and Mrs James Yost, Mr..
and Mrs. Forest Davis, the Misses
Bell Yost and Grace Morris, all OF
Small; Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse Lynch
and family; Mr.. and Mrs. Lawrence
Higginbotham and family, Miss
Pauline Morrow and Mrs, w. e.
Whitford ali local people.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-08-02
'iBE:EIlLL.LVIEW
Family Dinner Parry

Mr.. and Mrs. L. W. Shroyer Of
Murray avenue entertained a num-
ber of!relatives at IL O'Clock dinner
IN last Sunday. The dsy was spent
ia d quiet social,way and was much
enjoyed by all the party. Those
present were Mr.. and Mrs. E. H.
binger and children of Weston, Mr..
md Mr.: w. w. Conway who arc
summering at Antioch and their
laughter.