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The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1921-07-27
mot Interested"

and lovely expressions. They are quiet
and gentle and they are so sensible.
They don't like excitement"
They take after their mothe-s."
said Milly Cow.
Like sensible dears." said Maggie
Cow.
'They don't want to be always rush
ing this way and that" said Molly
Cow. They're quite pleased and con-
tented TO stay still and chew.
. We've seen the springtime come
without moving. That is, We haven't
moved much We've seen beautiful
white blossoms on the trees and vlo-
lets by the stream. We've seen the
leaves come out and the spring has
been a beautiful sight.
"We've felt the nice warm air. But
we haven't gone forth TO meet the
spring. We haven't run along to see
II as soon as we could.
"We waited until II came to US, as
all creatures should do who want TO
be quiet and peaceful as we are,
The spring won't hurry because
any one is rushing after II. And now
we will see the summer and 1t will
be a pleasant sight.
ave haven't many interests In life.
We don't care for toys or games or
anything OF that sort. We don't care
to do many things. We're not inter
ested In adventures as dogs and cats
are.
1--WE don't like to go of running and
trotting like horses do.
"We don't care to 90 South In the
winter and North In the summer as
the birds do. We don't care to dig
holes for ourselves In the ground and
go to sleep all winter as the wood
chucks do.
I'VE haven't many interests"
True, we have not" said Milly
Cow.
quite true" said Maggie Cow.
But what l can't understand" said
Milly Cow, SIS how creatures can rush
along In these automobiles. They 20
so fast. Gracious, II Is enough to
scare a poor, quiet COW. just to see
them 90 byl
Spring won't come TO them any
sooner and neither will summer, be.
cause they go rushing along as they
do. II is far better to be quiet and
peaceful like the cows and calves are,
and to chew ones happy, calm way
through lifer'
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1921-07-27

Typewriter supplies at this Office.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1921-07-27
IA TWIcE-ToLD TALE
One of Interest to Our Readers

One of Interest to Our Readers
Good news bears repeating, and
when it is confirmed after long
lapse Of time, even II we hesitated to
believe it at first hearing, we feel Sc
cure in accepting its truth now. The
following experience of Belding
woman is confirmed after thirteen
years.
Mrs. Geo. Martin, 934 s. Bridge
street, says: "For some time / had
been bothered with heavy pains
across my body, darling aches in my
back and through my kidneys. At
times, / had sensations Of fainting,
dizzy spells and headaches. Several
of these attacks made me so weak,
l conldnt keep around the house. A
1eighbor advised me to use Doan's
kidney Pills and after procuring a
supply from ConnelPs Drug store, /
used them with the best of results.
My trouble was cured. / am glad to
endorse remedy that has the merit
and healing qualities found in
Doan's Kidney Pills"
GIVE DOAN'S THE CREDIT
The above statement was given on
November z, 1906 and on June 8, 1920
Mrs. Martin added: ~ am just as
glad to recommend Doan's Kidney
Pills today as ever. They are wor-
thy remedy and / am always glad to
tell others about them. I haven't
had to use Doan's Kidiey Pills for
years and give them a great deal of
credit"
Coo, at all dealers. Milburn
Co., Mfrs, Buffalo, N. Y.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1921-07-27

Mrs. Guy Hoppough received a let
ter from Mrs. Joe Howard, who is in
California, last Monday, saying that
Mrs. Howard is improving very much
and if she continues to keep well they
intend to visit Michigan next sum-
mer.
Ed. Sherwood, of Greenville, and
daughter, of Montana, are visiting
friends and relatives of near Shiloh.
Mr.. and Mrs. Era Cheney, Of Ionia
called on Mr.. and Mrs. Leland Hicks
of Ronald, also Mrs. Clara Yeomans
and family, of Orleans.
Last Monday, during the storm, the
silo on the farm owned by Mr.. Parks
of near Shiloh, blew over and injured
him quite badly. We hope it will
prove to be nothing serious.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1921-07-27
Twisting Joke.

"How do you pronounce joker
"And f-o-l-k7"
And the white Of an egg7"
Invariably after answering the FIRST.
two questions the person will reply
syolk" to the third.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1921-07-27

getting three of them out but was un-
able to save the other two.
1t is big loss to Mr.. Mortensen
and his family as there was only
5000 insurance on all of it.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1921-07-27

The pipe lines In America used to
garry petroleum from the wells 10 GEN.
stral points for storage or to refineres.
are sufncient 10 length to girdle the
earth at the equator.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1921-07-27

the diseased portion Of the ear. There y
emily one way to cure Catarrhal Deafness,
and that 10 by q constitutional remedy.
aALLs chTARRH M M ssss
Of the system. Catarrhal Deafness -
caused by an inhamsd condition q Tie
mucous lining OF the Eustachian Tuhs.
rumbiing sound or imperfect hearing. anl
when n n entirely closed. Deafness v the
result. Unisss the Inflammation can ~ re-
mai s.nSitien. hearing may BE- asssrsysl
forever. Many cases OF Deafness ere
caused BY Catarrh. which g an fnnAns1
condition Of the Mucous surfaces.
case Of Catarrhal Deafness that cennet
sS.psscSFTsSHr By HALLS cATAa
~! cssasS Sco'. Toisec. oSis.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1921-07-27

According to the latest available sta
tistics the leading industries OF the
United States are as follows: !. food;
2. textiles; 3. iron and steel: 4. lum-
Der s, leather; g. paper and printing
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1921-07-27

Miss Grace Ha Mills Of New York City
nd LAS Like
enced and rarely gifted In Shakespearean portr
that Shakespeare painted In his
characterized by
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OF an
will
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-07-08
HOUSE IN
SECTION AGAIN

Major 5. Porter House, formerly
manager OF the Martinsburg Fruit
Exchange and well known through
out the fruit section, was in the
city yesterday on business, coming
down from Winchester where he has
opened an Office for the fruit season.
He reached Winchester the middle
Of June after spending a busy and
profitable season, ne says, il the
vegetable market at Fort Lauder
dale, Florida, where he has opcr-
ated his own commission house for
several years during the winter sco-
sons. Mrs. House is with him in
Winchester.
Mr.. House will rcm&~l throughout
the apple season, working through
the whole section as an independent
commission man in the apple mar
Ket T. Floyd Evans, this city, is
associated with him in the Winches-
,er office, and was also with him in
Florida for some weeks this spring.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-07-08
MERCHANTS PLEASED
WITH SPECIAL SALE
Trade Last Night Heavy In
Most Stores.

General satisfaction was expressed
this morning by the forty merchants
cooperating in the special fifteen
percent reduction sale extending
through tomorrow night, over the
business done last night. The sim
gle exception to the stimulated
business seemed to be the jewelry
and novelty stores which claimed
this morning their business had not
shown material increases. The
clothing stores, the dry goods
stores, some of the automobile &C.
cessory stores, drug stores and
other businesses all reported sub
stantial trading last night; and
practically all OF them added that
the trade was particular TO ask for
the fifteen-percent reduction.
The sale runs through tomorrow
night, and merchants are antici-
patlng considerable volume of
trading by the country people tomor-
row Afternoon and evening. The re-
duction applies 10 everything In the
stocks with the exception OF those
standardized articles which are
sold under standardized prices.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-07-08
SCREWDRIVER IN A LINEMAN'S POCKET -
COMES IN CONTACT WITH HIGH TENSION ri
WIRES AND MAN BARELY ESCAPES DEATH
Edward Pau OF Berkeley Springs, Hurled BY Shock To Wires
Beneath And Is Miracllousy Saved From A Shocking
Death-CIothing Was ADMINISTRATION Suspended.
Especial to Tho JournaD

Berkeley Springs, July S.--Yes.
terday evening about o'clock,
while working on the electric light
wires, Edward Pau, who had
steel screwdriver In his pocket came
in contact with the wires and was
knocked down from his position on
the pole and fell upon the wires
which set his clothing on fire. Mr..
George Kemp, the superintendent
was close by and gave the body q
kick which doubled it up and the
boy fell about six feet. landing on
his head on the top of the transfer
men were at work. The other men
quickly got busy and got hold of
the unfortunate mans tongue, hold
ing 1t out until respiration was re-
vived. Dr. John S. Coughlan was
called and administered to the
young man, who was severely burn.
ed over the body, face and arms.
Ready For Guests
The Miller Brothers have got
quite q large force OF hands to work
on the burned part of the Hotel
Washington and will In a few more
days have the building ready for
the reception OF guests, goodly
number OF which are arriving daily.
Superintendent +. w. VanHorn,
OF tho knitting mia. is a daily visi.
tor to this place and has got the
plant running along in good shape
but they are slow in getting the
machinery up so as TO put on more
hands. But tho little squad that ia
at work Is doing good work and,
for new beginners. turning out q
big lot OF work every day.
Get Busy
Tell that bali club OF yours. to get
busy and get to the top where they
belong and no fooling about 1t.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-07-08
WILL LET ACCUSED
OUT ON Big BAIL
HagerstoWn Man Must Put
Up $4,000 Bond.

IFagerstown, Md, July Star.
old J. Richardson, charged with
criminally assaulting Miss Mary
Roycroft, 16 years old, East Wash.
ington street, and whose bail was
fixed in the amount Of $4,000 by
Judge Frank G. Wagaman IN the
circuit court, had not, at an early
hour this morning been able to get
bail.
Miss Roycroft again appeared on
the witness stand. she has borne up
wonderfully under the continual
strain of being cross-questioned by
lawyers for the past week.
In making his final plea for Rich
ardson to be released under bail,
Elias B. Hartle asked Judge Waga-
man to take into consideration the
wide penalty that could be imposed
on Richardson II he were found
guilty. and the mans circumstan.
ces. States Attorney Wolffnger de-
clared that the present case was
worse than those OF the many ne
eroes who have been arraigned on
the same charge throughout Mary
land recently, many OF whom swung
for their crime.
Richardson's eligibility to bail
follows right on the heels OF that OF
J. Richard Thomas, accused Of as
sault with intent to criminally as.
sault Miss Cora 3. Yeagey, at the
same time and was brought through
habeas corpus proceedings institut-
ed by his attorney. Thomas was re-
leased Wednesday under $4,000 bond
for his appearance. G. Milton Thorn.
as, the accused mans father, gave
bond for his son.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-07-08
THE REV. STEELMkN
DELIVERS ADDRESS
w. c. T. u. Holds Meeting At
ROSem0nt Park.

The W. c. T u. held their regular
monthly meeting at Rosemont Park
on the 18th instant, Mrs. C. w. Link
presided and Mrs. Guy Hetzel lead
the devotional services, which were
followed by an address by Rev.
Frank Steelman who dwelt on the
progress of the temperance move
ment from its feeble beginning I'm
til now it is going forward with q
worldwide momentum, gathering
now as in the past the support of
science and industry until even Eng
land recognizes the fact that IL she
is to compete with other nations for
the markets of the world she must
rely on sober men to man her fac
tories, as neither a drunken man
nor a nation OF drinkers can com
pete in any line with sober men
He referred to the widening infiu-
cnce of women in the affairs of The
world, especially since she has been
given the right to vote. He also
congratulated the local W. G. r.
Z. on its influence as shown by the
betterment of our police force.
Copies of our state law regard
ing Sunday closing OF stores werC
circulated and Mr.. Carl Grove was
requested to hand copy TO each
member of our city council The
impression seemed to exist in the
minds of some OF the ladies that
there was some agreement between
the council and the keepers Of
stores that were violating the state
laws that violations would be al
lowed for part OF the day. This
was contrary to The ladies' idea Of
patriotic government and action was
taken toward seeing that this viola
ton of our state laws was stopped.
After the meeting adjourned a com
mittee Of the ladies served an ex-
cellent lunch to all present So de-
lightful were the surroundings in
natural scenery and in improve
lnents so generously provided by TIE
park company, for the free use Of
our city that every one present at
the meeting felt that Martinsburg
was truly fortunate in having a few
citizens with public spirit enough
to make such a delightful place
available for our city.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-07-08
TREMENDOUS SALE OF
SOFT DRINKS IN CITY
10000 Thought Daily Con-
sumption On Warm Days.

How many drinks of the 10000
or more consumed in Martinsburg
yesterday did you buy?
This number not only includes
drinks but ice cream sodas and
sundaes bought by a swelter,ng pub.
esophaguses that it's collier.
lie with the idea of dectvfng their
At several OF the largest drug
stores, the soda fountain clerks said
that approximately 500 drinks had
been served yesterday. Smaller
drug stores scattered over Martins
burg sold smaller quantities.
There is always about 20 per cent
more trade at the marble counters
during the summer than at other
seasons, but the past few weeks
have broken all records for the
amount of soft" refreshments gulp-
ed down by perspiring humanity. In
preparing these beverages one drug
store alone uses 100 lines every
day, and dozens Of lemons, oranges
and bananas for the popular "ba-
mana split sundaes' Fifteen gallons
Of ice cream and 200 pounds Of ice
every "a hours are required
Poular taste in favors and drinks
now that the frothy stein has
been Volsteaded out OF existence
is not tickle There is no better
proof of the results of advertising
than the demands which come over
the marble counters-by far the big
gest majority Of drinkers buy cocoa
colas, or "cokes" They have been
hypnotized into it by advertising
and can't get away from the habit.
The estimate OF 10000 sold in
cludes all the larger sources OF soft
drinks sales,-the soda fountains
the sales at the baseball park and
at Rosemont Park. at thepool rooms
and at the combination stands, as
well as the smaller grocery stores
where pop is sold by bottles. The
warm weather has jumped the rate
Of sale materially. as was to be ex-
pected
The estimate does not include any
count on iced drinks served in the
homes. nor Of ice cream combina.
lions or bulk sales taken from the
stores for home consumption.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-07-08
OREGON
REPORTS ALL QUIET
IN TkMPICO DISTRICT
Mexico City Says Many Out
breaks Of Violence.
(Ry international news Service

(By international News Servlce.)
New York, July SIN response
10 an inquiry as to the real state Of
affairs at Tampico. as viewed thru
the eyes of Mexican offlcialdom,
President Obregon sent the follow
ing telegram to the International
News Service today from Mexico
city today.
There is nothing abnormal in the
Tampico situation with the except
ion that some of the oil companies
have suspended operations while
others are working more intensive
lv."
Outbreaks Reported
Mexico City, July S.-Several Am
orleans are reported. to have been
killed or wounded in outbreaks OF
violence at Tampico. This was the
first disorder in the Tampico dis
trict since the big oil companies
closed down in protest Of increased
petroleum taxes, throwing thousands
of laborers out Of work.
The trouble was precipitated on
Thursday night at Camp Zacamixtle
IoqBI pesIBqos!p 10 Ieqrunu eIeqM
ers are concentrated. The men de-
manded three months pay. they
claim, was due them under the Mex
lean law and also railway fare to
leave the oil fields.
Only meagre reports have been
received here this morning, but 1t
was rumored that a number Of men
were killed and wounded, including
some Americans
Mexican troops interviewed and
were reported to have restored or
der. Tampico was said to be great
ly alarmed over the outbreak and
it was feared others would follow.
The government has sent rein.
forcements into the Tampico district
Opinion was expressed in official
circles today that American war
ships we're not needed at Tampico
Three Canadian war craft have
been at Salina Cruz for a week and
1t was pointed out that their pres
ence caused no comment although
the arrival of one United States
warship at Tampioo has created
great alarm.
Has No Advices
Washington, July s.-The state
department. today has no advices
from Mexico City or from Tanpico
concerning a wave OF violence at
the latter place in which several
Americans were reported to have
been killed.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-07-08

was directed to make curb connect
ions in front of the Court House,
Spillman Brothers grocery store and
John W. Dean clothing store, for
the purpose OF erecting later public
drinking stands.
Floyd VanMetre. operator of the
traction engine which injured the
newly surfaced West King street,
answered a summons from the Coun
ell last night, and was advised that
he would be asked to pay for the
cost OF repair of the injured spots.
Mr.. VanMetre indicated that he
would contest the Councils right to
bill him, but the Council said II
would proceed under the new state
road law to hold the owner of the
engine responsible for the damage
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-07-08
GOES "OVER
THE HILLS

Hezekiah Jones, formerly a week
known stone mason Of Shepherds
town, was taken to the county III
Urinary near Leetown. Mr.. Jones
has been almost entirely helpless
for long time Sixteen years ago
he was struck by railroad train
in that place and received injuries
u spine that were incurable. He
yer walked since that time,
been a constant care to his
4~.-aves, who have done for him
what they could. His physical con
dition has become such that they
could no longer give him proper at
tention, so he has been taken to the
infirmary. Though his bodily in
hrmities are great, his mind is as
good as ever
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-07-08
NEARLY DIES
WHEN TOLD
DEATH NEWS

The many friends Of Mrs. Cora
of Cumberland, daughter of
the late Mr.. and Mrs. Scott Van
Metre, Martdnsburg, will be very
glad to lesrn OF the improvement in
her condition. She is now making
progress toward recovery at ALE
gany hospital, that city, where she
had been operated upon for gall
bladder trouble. Soon after being
operated upon sister of the pat
lent, the late Mrs. Fount Bibbs, of
Baltimore. died and was buried in
Martinsburg. Although every effort
was made 10 keep the distressing
intelligence from Mrs. Grub be-
cause Of her own critical condition,
some unthinking friend called upon
her at the hospital and acquainted
her with the shocking news. AS a
result she became worse and for
several days was in so serious a
way that life was despaired of.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-07-08
LOCAL PEOPLE
ATTEND EVENT

Mrs, a. Snyder and family, Of
South Queen street, have returned
from a motoring trip to Baltimore,
where. last Sunday they attended
the wedding of Miss Rosa Ginsberg.
er to their cousin, Mr.. Leon Samet.
The ceremony. which took place at
Lehman's Hall, was a brilliant az.
fair and an elaborate dinner was
served that evening. The bride is n
daughter OF a we'll known hat man.
ufacturer of Baltimore and the
groom Is associated with his father
in one of the largest firms of coal
brokers' in that city. The Rroom's
best man was Harry b. Wolf, one
of the leading attorneys OF Balti
more.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-07-08
IRISH VIOLENCE
is TRANSFERRED
Ulster Province Now The
Seat Of Fighting.
(sy international News servIos)


Belfast, July S.--The seat OF Irish
violence has apparently been shifted
from the south into Ulster prov
ince and many casualties were re-
ported today in battles.
Firing broke out in the Belfast
district while crown forces were
hooking for arms and woman was
killed and constable wounded. 1t
was rumored that a number OF Sim
Feiners were killed and their bod
les removed secretly.
A detachment of police was fired
upon In the Mlllfeld district One
was wounded.
A constable was shot to death at
Ballinhassing.
A constable who was murdered In
Wednesday died today.
Train Bombed
Dublin, July ga number of pas
sengers We're seriously injured when
a Dubln4Cork passenger train was
bumped four miles from this city
this afternoon. There were no sold
iers on the train.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-07-08
I NNOH FOR
MORGAN GRAVE

A 10-inch Civil War cannon was
received at Winchester from a gov
eminent arsenal in New Jersey, to
be used in marking the grave Of
Mai.-Gen. Daniel Morgan in Mount
Hebron cemetery there.
General Morgan commanded Vir-
ginia troops in the Revolution. MI
merous bills have been introduced
in congress to appropriate funds
for the erection of a monument to
his memory, but never were passed
The Winchester chapter of the Dau-
ghters Of the American Revolution
recently opened subscription lists
for similar purpose.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-07-08
BUY PROPERTY
AT PIKESIDE

Mr. S. S. Felker real estate ag-
ency this morning concluded the
sale Of the Ernest Payne property
at Pikeside to Mrs. lisa Santimier,
Of Bunker Hill. Possession will be
obtained by April ! and Mr.. Santi.
mier intends to open up a garage
and repair shop on the premises.
The price paid was In the neighbor-
hood of $4,000.
Mr.. Santimier originally came
from Front Royal. He is an expert
blacksmith by trade and during the
Spanish American war went to the
Philippines to assist with the build
ing of a short line railroad for the
Carsons, who also went from War.
rem county.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-07-08
EXCLUDED BY
THE WOODMEN

Spirited arguments were made at
the convention of the Woodmen of
the World at New York Thursday
when the credentials committee re-
fused seats to the so-called insurg-
ent delegates Of Texas and Mis-
souri,, after recognizing insurgents
from Nebraska.
Action Of the 1919 convention at
Chicago in increasing fraternal IN
surance rates caused the factional
fight, it was said.
The unseated Texans were dele
gated by a rump convention after
they had bolted the regular State
gathering at Houston last March in
a dispute over voting. The creden-
tials committee here decided insur-
gent conventions had no authority
to elect delegates
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-07-08
SEARCH FOR
ROAD BANDITS

Search is being made for two
bandits who got away after pistol
duel with a posse in which their
companion, an unidentified negro,
was killed near Brownsville. Pa, on
the National pike, above Uniontown
Thirty shots were fired.
The three men. it is alleged, had
held up about Is tourists just out
side of Brownsville and had got
ten away with $500. The same
trio, two weeks before. is accused
of having held up a card game on
the outskirts of Brownsville, realiz-
ing $500.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-07-08
ESCUES CHILD

After Martha Eisenhower, 6, had
gone down IN Town creek, Frazee's
Grove, near Cumberland for the
second time and the child was near,
ly drowned Ralph s. Thomas dived
in and brought the little girl out
on the bank, where he revived her
When he took the plunge Mr.. Thorn
as struck his head on a tree stump
Unaffected by the blow he felt
around until he finally caught hold
of the child's bathing suit, bringing
her TO the surface.