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The courier-index., 1921-06-17
Seek to LogOer Water,
 Light, Phone Rates

Blytheville, June 15.-1here is considerable agitation here over the question of reducing water, tele. phone and light rates. It is con tended that during the war some of the public utilities were permitted to raise the rates, and that now the war is over, the increase should be removed.
 Citizens generally are urging a substantial reduction, while the util- ities are protesting that the cost of labor and material has not come down to the point where a reduc- ton is warranted
 It is proposed to lower the water rates to a minimum of one dollar, instead of $1.50, as is now the charge. It is also planned to re- duce the residence telephone rate from $2.25 to s2, and reduce the business phone rate in proportion.
 At the next regular meeting of the council the matter of public service rates promises to occupy the attention of the city fathers to the exclusion of practically every other topic.
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Informal Reception
 Held by Miss Mckee

On Tuesday afternoon the physi- clans and the officers of the Lions Club attended an informal recep- ton held by Miss Sud;e Mckee at the home of her. sister, Mrs. Chas. Taylor. Miss Mckee announced that the rooms that had been leased by the Lions Club as Hospital rooms" were now ready for inspec- ton and use. The guests inspected the rooms and found them neat and attractive and properly pre- pared for hospital purposes. The operating room was sufficiently equipped to take care of practically any operation. All expressed them selves as being well pleased with the arrangement.
 This splendid move on the part of the Lions Club and Miss McRee will provide clean, comfortable quar- ters and proper nursing for any white citizen of Lee county who might find it necessary to come here for surgical or medical treatment The Lions Club can expend it's funds for no better purpose. Miss Mckee is nurse of much experience and ability and a fine Christian charac- ter and deserves the encouragement and support of the citizens of Lee county.
The courier-index., 1921-06-17
NARROWLY ESCAPES MOB

Ell Dorado, June l5.-Charles Swanteroy, a negro, who was em- ployed at an Ell Dorado filling sta ton, struck Phelp Montgomery, white employe, with an irOa wrench late last night, which almost resulted in mob violence. The argument which resulted in a fight came up over an amount that Montgomery claimed the negro had collected and had not turned in. The negro de- uied it and is said to have cursed Montgomery, who, picking up Q Stilson wrench, struck at the ne- gro. The negro took the wrench and hit Montgomery on the head, but the blow was partially diverted. The negro ran as soon as he struck at Montgomery, yelling at the top of his voice. Major Crawford, who is connected with the police depart ment, captured the negro and kept the crowd, which assembled several hundred strong, instantly. from mobbing him as seemed to be the spirit. The negro is lodged in the city jail awaiting trial.
The courier-index., 1921-06-17
MISS EDITH BURGESS GRANTED
 TEACHERS CERTIFICATE.

Fayetteville, Ark, June 14.-Miss Edith Burgess, of Mariana, was granted a teachers certificate this morning at the 49th Annual Com mencement of the University of Ar kansas.
 The commencement address was delivered in the University Chapel by Dr. Frank Strong of the Univer- sity of Kansas, before a large au- dience.
 After the address the degrees and certificates were granted by Presi- dent John C. Futrall, in the pres enee of Gov. T. c. McRae, and on behalf of the board of trustees. The CT degrees granted included Master of Arts, Master of Science, Bachelors degrees in Arts, Educa- tion, Chemistry and Engineers. Twenty teachers certificates, and several diplomas and certificates in piano were also granted.
 Thirty eight Arkansas counties were represented in the list of grad uates, which also included young people from Texas, Oklahoma and Louisiana
The courier-index., 1921-06-17
HONOR fLAG DAY
 IN MARIANNA
LOCAL LODGE OF ELKS HOLD IMPRESSIVE SERVICES IN COMMEMORATION OF I44TH BIRTHDAY OF OUR FLAG.

Led by the local troupe of the Boy Scouts of America, about sey- enty-five members of the Marianna Lodge, B. P. O.. E. No. 1178, as- sembled at the clubrooms of the lodge Tuesday afternoon at 200 o'clock and marched in a body to the Regent Theatre where the an- nual "Flag Day" celebration of the order of Elks was held in com incarnation of the Hath birthday of the American flag. It is man datory on subordinate Elks lodges that June 14th be set aside and ob- served as "Flag Day" and in each lodge the day is usually observed with appropriate exercises.
 AS tke members of the local lodge marched into the Regent, MT. Mitch ener's orchestra played the "Star Spangled Banner" after which Elk alter Ruler R. s. McClintock, assist ed by the officers of the lodge, con ducted the ritualistic services or dained by the order of Elks in ob- servance of the day, and the "His- tory of the Flag" was read by M. E. Newborn. The ritualistic work is very impressive and is designed to inculcate into the minds and memory of the American citizen, and especially the Elks, the history of the flag and the principles for which it stands.
 The feature cf the occasion was the address by Hon. J. Walker Nor row of the Forrest City lodge who, in his usual happy and characteristic vein, held the attention of his au- dience for about thirty minutes in an eloquent review of the condi. tions that gave Iise to the birth of the Flag" and the struggle of those who have loved and defended it ir an endeavor yet unsullied and un- defeated to maintain it for the pres ervation of Liberty and of the car dinal principles of Elkdom, which are Charity, Justice, Brotherly Love and Fidelity" MT Morrow received many congratulations or his address and at the meeting ot the lodge Tuesday evening resolu' ton was unanimously adopted ex- tending him a vote of thanks.
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ially when the Parish was without a rector.
 The altar cloth was made by Mrs, Jeanette Piekarl of Los Angeles, California. It is a most exquisite piece of work in crochet lace and embroidery, and took three years to make it.
 The Bishop preached very elo- quent sermon from the seventy third Psalm, "Then thought 1 to understand this, but it was too hard for me, until l went into the sanctuary of God. :"
 The Holy Communion followed the service of dedication. Imme- diately after the Creed the Sacra- ment of Confirmation was admins tered to Dr II. L. White, Margaret Daggett and EDen Badley.
 The offertory, "One sweetly sol- emn thought comes to me OCT and o'er," was beautifully rendered by Mrs. R. D. Smith. Mir. c. C.. Kitchener very kindly assisted the choir in the rendition of the ser vice. The choir and congregation sung with spirit of joy and thank fulness for the privilege of having place to meet for the worship of Almighty God, once more,
 At 500 D. m there was choral Evening Prayer. The Bishop preach ed a very inspiring sermon or God the Holy Ghost.
 There were large numbers of people outside the Parish who par ticipated in these services, and the congregation of St. Andrews Parish was indeed happy to have them worship with them on this very hap py occasion. The church will be consec rated when free from debt.
The courier-index., 1921-06-17
Special Meeting Called
 Tuesday Afternoon

A special meeting of all retail merchants and business men of Ma rianna is called for Tuesday after noon at 2:30 [. m. at the Regent Theatre. MT. George A. Lawo of the John Gerber Company, Mem phis, and president of the National Retail Credit Mems Association, will address the business men of Mari anna on the subject of organizing a retail credit association in Ma rianna, to be affiliated with the National Retail Credit Association.
 It is hoped that every business concern in Marianna, doctors, law yers, bankers and retailers will be present at this meeting. We are all interested iu this. one subject Credit, Its Advantages and Abuses" !"
 At this meeting it will be decided as to whether Harianna is to have another Dollar Day sale in the near future.
 Remember che date, Tuesday af- ternoon at 2;30 at the Regent Theatre.
The courier-index., 1921-06-17
Phillips County Must
 Pay Prison Account

Little Rock, June 14.-Attorney General Utley. today, in response to a query from the Arkansas peni- tentiary commission, held that coun- ties are liable to the penitentiary for s1 per day for each day pris- oners are confined in the peniten- tiary for safe keeping. The opinion was sought by the penitentiary on account of the refusal of Phillips county to pay the penitentiary com mission $1.140 for the keeping of the Elaine negroes since their con- viction at Helena. The attorney general says:
 ''In reply to this request beg to call attention to section 8 of act No. A of the General Assem- ply of Arkansas approved Feb. 1, 1921 which reads as follows: The county from which any person Is brought for confinement in the death chamber and for electrocu- tion shall pay to the penitentiary the sum of $1 per day for each day each such person is confined, and shall pay $25 fer the electrocutior of each such person
 "This language is so clear that presume that no explanation is necessary, the law being plain that the county from which the prisoner comes is liable to the penitentiary for the sum of S1 per day for eacS day such person is so confined and also for an additional fee of $2s for the electrocution of such per son"
The courier-index., 1921-06-17
ARE
 STILL IN LEAD
SUBS" co DOWN BEFORE THE CHrCKEN-EATERS AND BLUE Sox TRIM CHRISTIANS-BIc FEED" AFTER CANES.

In a red-hot, double-barreled sig zling twin bill of four teams of the Marianna 8. $. League went into action Thursday afternoon with the result that the Subs went down in to the muddy waters of defeat with Saylor's Bolsheviki wallowing around in the same old hole.
 The concise results were as fol- lows: Chicken-eaters g, Submarines 6; Blue Stockings 10, BoIsheviki 8.
 The first fracas of the afternoon was between the c. Els. and Subs, and they had the field covered with gore before the completion of two rounds. This game was about the hottest played so far this season and it was everybody's victory till the last man was out as witnessed by the fact that the Methodists copped in the las. frame. Some say that the c. E, team has stock of horse shoes and lizzard tails but the combination of consecutive hit ting and wonderful fielding be- hind Slusser was what brought home the bacon.
 Neither side got on in the first stanza but the Subs fired a heavy charge of T. N. T. into the Metho- dist brethren in the second when five hits, including two double-ply wallops, netted five tallies. Excuse us for not mentioning the fact that in this wild melee was one wild pitch, one free trip to first, two stolen bases and two errors, one of which was an exceedingly wild heave by the usually reliable May nard. The Chicken-eaters had just annexed couple before this bonn bardment took place but these two looked like gnat's eyelash after the Subs got through with 'em However, two more were put over in the next frame and this sort of let a little air through the smoke screen that old man Gloom haC shrouded the Methodist in. In th'
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The courier-index., 1921-06-17
Sims "MOuthings"
 Arouse C.. o. P. Lender

Washington, June 15.-Another protest against the London speech of Rear Admiral Sims attacking Irish sympathizers in the United States, was made to Secretary Denby today by Chairman Porter of the House foreign affairs committee.
 'I asked the secretary if there was any way by which the mouth ings' of the admiral could be stop ped" said Mir. Porter, who added that he was acting as a House com mittee chairman. q also protest that if the speech was sample of the admiral's views, it was worth while to know what sort of opinions on the subject were held by men attending the naval war college over which he presides."
The courier-index., 1921-06-17
HARRIS -DEADERICK

A wedding of unusual interest to Mariana people was that of MT. Dudley Peete Harris of this city to Miss Margaret Deaderick of Hot Springs at her home on Thursday evening, the ninth of June. The ceremony was said by the Rev. MT. Charles Collins of St. Luke's Church, Hot Springs.
 The enly attendants were Mayo Harris, brother of the groom, and Miss Margaret Pattie Wood of Little Rock.
 The bride wore her graduating frOek of white organdte and had a cOrsage bouquet of sweetheart roses and valley lilies.
 The ceremony was marked by extreme simplicity, an altar of sweet peas and ferns being the only deco ratlOns, and there were no guests but the intimate families of the contracting parties.
 Mr Harris is the eldest son of Nr. and Mrs. w. P. Harris of this clty. He is c valued employee of the finn of Harris & Burke and is one of the most popular young men In Marianna.
 Mrs Harris is the youngest laughter of Dr. Wm. H. and Mrs. Mamie M. Deaderick. She was born n Mariana and spent her early childhood here where she has many trends who will be glad that she S agaln to make this her home.
 MT and Mrs. Harris are in Se- vance to attend the university finals ana M Will be at home, 215 Pearl street, when they return June 20.
The courier-index., 1921-06-17
Marianne and Lee County
 Assured Of Public Library

u.~.nna Public Library is
 Inc ,-ed fact. The books shower 'n 4. ss'' Elks Club on Monday was a ss sas , spccess. There we're about dec'uT Srrdred in attendance and one r from the pile, about two judglnsa and fifty books were do- hund,eu y;tb more promised. Quite mated, " "heeinning folks, don't you gooo Nov watch it grow and hsp % i" S s. Clark, chairman, called
 Mrs, Mr.at;ng to order and explained the n nSnose of the meeting and the the mlpuent prt that is on foot for the noseni nsntion of d public library, also pron'ys, .se room for use at the present una. 'I hos been secured and IS the nme ;ust I above Shumacker's meat one very central location.
 nsn Mus F N. Burke, chairman of
 'is i.oumittee on Constitution and ts os raws said the name would be aTar;anna Public Library Assocla- .!.sn The dues will be one dollar ssr ..v4 wear which will entitle family r ars hook being taken out at a ssus If more is desired rate Of ..w,sntv.fiye cents per quarter wlii w ss charged. Those not joining the ~ s's,ociation may read books at same ssss Some very enthusiastic talks wsre , made and generous offers ot assistance in any way. :,
 Tho Marianna orchestra rendered .ore excellent music and the ladies of the Self-Culture Club served de- lcious punch.
 The association hopes to sub senbe for all current magazines and establish a reading room as soon as the quarters can be gotten in shape.
 The dues for joining the associa- ton and reading books have been mt within the reach of everyone And it is the desire of the promot- ers of the association that every family in Marianna and Lee coun- ty will join and receive the benefits from such a worthy enterprise, be- sides rendering their assistance in building up a permanent library that will be benefit for all time to come.-PublicIty Committee.
The courier-index., 1921-06-17
HIRSCH-LESSER

HISS Hannah Hirsch and Mir. Earl Lesser of this city were quietly Trled Tlarrled in the parlors of the Jewish ,eh'ple In Memphis Tuesday even ag, June IA, Rabbi Finshreiber peTTormed TS the impressive ceremony. t..: ne parlors were simply but ar sSueally decorated. The improvis- 'u sltar was of palms and lilies.
 b.@a. @ Lesser was attended by his rU'ner' wa' Melville and Miss Hirsch sr aS gwen in marriage by her broth Tamr' MT Sam B. Hirsch. Little Miss iu r'aOre bIngswaoger carried the ring .. @ .ae heart of lily and her young Et.i sister, Emma Sue, was the dainty u';le flower girl. os MT Lesser is the youngest son snons mr' and Mrs. Nj. Lesser. He sfta sfsnV ms Il! childhood in Marianna and to ACT finishing school he returned father. :" pusiness With his vt1 Miss Hirsch has made her home for 1.D ne. her sister, Mrs. Jesse Isaacs, iSe several years. She is a charm msnIOuh iIOuhg woman and is a popular orcaut oer or several social and literary
 M'@auons Mn of Marianna.
 Cbioa and Mrs. Lesser are now in will Sso' and upon their return they
 at nome, 318 Poplar street.
The courier-index., 1921-06-17

On June 18th, 1921, the third Sunday after Trinity, the new St Andrews Parish church was opened to the Glory of God and for the worship of Him by all those who desire so to do, and to hear the mes sage of the holy Gospel.
 The first service was the Holy Communion at zoo a. m., when a large number of the faithful re- ceived the Blessed Sacrament of our Dear Lords precious Body ara Blood in that glorious Eucharlstic Feast.
 The Church School assembled at e:45 a. m. for worship before go- ing over to the Parish House for their lessons.
 At the 11:00 a. m. service the Bishop of the Diocese of Arkansas, the Right Reverend James Ridout Winchester, D. D., dedicated the new church, consecrated the beau tifuI altar and reredos made ot RatesviIle, Arkansas marble, and the altar cloths.
 The altar is memorial to the Reverend Caleb Alexander Bruce, the first rector of St. Andrews Parish from 1880 to 1895. He IS remembered by many of the older citizens of Marianna, and was a devout priest and labored faithfully for the conversion of sinners. The reredos is memorial to the Rever- end Charles H. Lockwood, U. h., who was for, many years rector of St. Andrews church, Helena Arkan- sas. He was q faithful priest to this Parish in times of need, esPec-
The courier-index., 1921-06-17
SAVES NEGRo's LIFE
Governor Commutes Death Sentence
 To Life Imprisonment.

Little Rock, June Ex-Governor McRae today commuted to life inn prisonment the sentence of Fred Mayo, negro, of Desha county, who was sentenced to electrocution on June 24, for the murder of an Ar menian restaurant keeper at Nc Gehee in August, 1919. The gov ernor said he had been convinced by alienists that the negro is in- sane.
The courier-index., 1921-06-17
BANKS TO AID sroCKmEN
Eastern and Western Firanciers te
 Provide $50, ,OOO, 900 for Loars.

Washington, June d3.-J. P. Nor gan and other Eastern fiuanciers have agreed to raise $25, 5,000,0 900 as half of pool for making loans to the live stock industry, it was said officially today at the Treasury. The other $25 5,0o0,0o0, it was said. will be raised by Western bankers.
The courier-index., 1921-06-17
SUGAR BELOW SIX CENTS

suosr fork, June 15.-Refined
 tOSsv tr went vent below the 1six-cent level tSas tSSasy for the first time in more Sugar e years when the Federal fine o,ai ,aMetiIning Company quoted pOura sranulated at SIS cents a
The courier-index., 1921-06-17

Four women, arrested in Chicago for stealing from department stores, were sentenced to go to church every Sunday for a year. They must be home at 10 o'clock every night and wash and dry the dishes every day.
The courier-index., 1921-06-17

Germany is pensive because de- feat is expensive.-Little Kock AT kansas Gazette.
The courier-index., 1921-06-17
sEARCY YOUTH DRoWNs
Thomas R. Newborn Loses Life in
 Doaiphan Lake While Bathing.

Searey June 15.-Thomss Ramsey Newborn, 23 years old, was drowned in Doniphan Lake, four miles east of here about five o'clock this af- ternoon. His body was recovered 35 minutes later.
 Ramsey and other young people were swimming in the lake His companions were unable to reach him, however, when he found him self drowning.
 His parents, Mir. and Mrs, Robert L. Newborn, two sisters, Mrs. Harry Wood of Searcy and Mrs. s. F. Tanner of Little Rock, survive.
 Robert L, Newborn, father of the drowned youth, is a brother of Geo. P. Newbern of this city MT. Newborn and his son, George, left here yesterday in their ear to attend the funeral,
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prophs.aa are burdened with excess
 'De's'-Washington Post.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-02-21
Jewell.

Thos. Lund left for Minnesota
Thursday night to visit his brother ant
sister.
Miss Esther Millet was called home
Tuesday from Missouri Valley on ac
count of the illness of her sister. Helen
who is mach better at this writing
DIR. Wyatt of Webster City was called
in consultation with DR.. Slater Tues
day evening over Miss 1Iillcts condi.
ton.
Miss Anna Olson left Sunday night
for Chicago TO be with her mother
who expects to undergo an operation
Robert Imley went to Webster City
Saturday to visit his wife. who is in
tie hospital there for treatment.
Deputy Sheriff Carl was down from
Webster City Friday on official bust
ness.
Chas. Mckay is spending a few days
ut homo on account of slackness in
business OH the main line Of the North
western upon which he is brakeman.
Joseph Larson. who is off repairing
tractors. was home over Sunday.
There seems to be much sickness in
and around Jewell, mostly measles
and tonsilitis.
Feb. II.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-02-21
Court Matters,

Judge Thompson presided at Speci-
al session of the district court here
Saturday Judgment was rendered in
favor of the plaintiff for the payment
of S200.I6 due as payment on cars in
the case of l. l.. Lavender VS.. Kenneth
T. Wilson.
The following petitions have just
been filed for the next term of court:
Emerson Birmingham Implement
Co. vs.. the Wilkc Auto Co, asking
Judgment for $6.22?2O. alleged due on
note.
The Western Electric Co. VS.. Iowa
Falls Electric Co.. asking Judgment for
S4,MS.7J. alleged due for electrical sup
plies.
T.. {. Fallcin ct al vs.. Mrs. Hannah
Fallen. asking partition of real estate.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-02-21
old SETTLER
PASSES away
Thomas McDerm0tt, Form
erly of This City, Dies
at Home of son in
Minnesota.
~ VEADC I'M TnW
IS YEARS IN IOWA
Pioneer Farmer and was
Well Known in This City
and Vicinity.

Mrs. David \. Burnett. 800 Pleasant
street. has received a telegram telling
her of the death of her aged father.
Thomas McDermott, Il pioneer resident
Of this community. who died Saturday
at the home of his son Walter in
Detroit, Mimi Death is thought to
have been due to old age. The body
will arrive here tomorrow and the FIJI
neral will be held at the Foster under
taking parlors Wednesday afternoon at
II o'clock, in charge of DR.. Chipperfield.
Thomas McDermott was born near
Cork. Ireland His exact age is not
known. but he is thought to have been
about Sc. He came to this country with
lis parents when he was eight years
old He remained with them in New
York state until he was - years old.
when he came west, settling on Il farm
in Illinois. near Edwin. Macon county.
He was married there to Miss Maria
f.. Evcritt. and the couple moved to
Iowa in 1860. first making their home
Oh farm near Homer. and later COM
Jig to this city in 1880. Mrs. McDer-
motifs death occurred here in 1905.
After her DEATH Mr.. McDermOtt made
his home with Mrs. Burnett until last
simmer. when he went to Minnesota to
live with his son. OF the eight chill
dren which were born to the couple.
four survive. They are Mrs. d. a.
Burnett of this city: George w. Nc
Dermott. of Clarion: Walter McDer-
mott of Detroit. Mimi. and Mrs. Belle
Carpenter living northeast Of this city.
Mr. McDermOtt was well known here
as Il pioneer resident and had many
friends in this city and vicinity.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-02-21
Manager of Peterson Store.

Leo Darling of Fort Dodge. will
manage the J. c. Peterson Clothing
Company's store in this city-fOrmerly
the Mems Fashion shop. Mr.. Darling
understands the clothing business thor
cughly. having been connected for some
years with the store in Fort Dodge. He
is Il live and up-to-date manager and
will conduct the Webster City store
along thoroughly modern lines of mer-
chandiSing. He and Mrs. Darling will
move here just as soon us Il suitable
location can be found.