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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-12-20
Big Christmas Mail
Post Office is Now Busy Place With
Dispatching and Receiving of
Mail

Christmas mail is being dispatched
in large quantities from the postoffice
and the corps of clerks and
assistants at that office have
their hands full with the job. From
the opening of the office in the morn
ing till its closing in the evening the
office is crowded with persons bring
ing packages to the Office. In addition
the collections from the street boxes
are also heavy. The dispatching of
mail is now at high tide according to
officials of the local office.
Alsp it is pointed out that most of
the citizens observed the suggestion
to Mail Early and this is going to
greatly help the clerks in the expen-
ditious handling Of the mail Already
the incoming Christmas mail is get
ting heavy. The officials, however, say
that they will not receive the bulk 81
the mail till Friday and Saturday.
More Christmas cards sre being sent
out this year than ever before &C,
cording to the local postoftice officials
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-12-20
Why Not a Cradle In Alexandria?

New York, Bee. 20" A cradle of
Bethlehem" in every congregation in
America where gifts may be made
for the famine children Of Russia
during, the Christmas season. is
the plea of DR.. John H. Finley
chairman of the Committee on Mercy
and Relief of the Federal Council Of
the Churches Of Christ in America.
He suggests that the children and
their parents bring gifts of love, say
ing:
"We suggest that Christmas this
year be made sacrament of self
denial and that at the public exer-
cises and services at the churches
and Sunday Schools a "Cradle of
Bethlehem be provided, to which
the children and their parents may
bring their gifts of love as did the
Eastern Wise men, and that an ap-
propriate Christmas prayer be taught
to children.
'The gifts will be used to provide
food, medical supplies and clothing
for the starving and sick children Of
Russia"
Former Governor Carl E. Milliken
of Maine, is treasurer of the fund.
his headquarters being the Federal
Council of Churches, 105 East
Twenty Second street, New York
City, though funds may be given
through the local churches.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-12-20
NEAR EAST RELIEF

The Alexandria committee on Near
East Relief wishes to make public
its financial report for 1921. In this
year $1,436.50 have passed through
it's hands for the suffering people Of
the Near East-also a generous
amount of warm clothing.
The committee wishes to thank all
those who have in any way contributed
to this most worthy cause, especially
the Alexandria Gazette for its un-
failing courtesy in publishing notices
and ACCOUNTS of the work.
L. H. Dudley, of the. Alexandria
National Bank, has kindly consented
to accept the trcasurership OF the
Near East Relief in Alexandria for
another year, and all contributions
sent through him will count on the
city's apportionment.
1t is earnestly hoped that at this
Christmas season many may remem-
Der the starving babies Of the East
and respond to their appeal.
Edith A. Snowden,
Secretary Alexandria Board Near
East Relief.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-12-20
LANGLEY HANGARS BURNED

Newport News, Va, Dec. 90
Four large frame hangers at Lang
ley field were destroyed by fire this
morning, entailing loss Of more
than 100000. The origin of the
fire is unknown and an investiga-
tion will be made by board Of in
quiry. One Martin bomber and most
of the tools at the station were de-
stroyed.
The buildings were among the first
erected at the flying field several
years ago. All but one or two ma
chimes housed in the hangers had
been removed for practice purposes
early today.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-12-20
Damage Suit
Case of NJ. r. O'Sullivan Against
Philip Miskin Being Heard

A damage suit of NJ. r. O'Sullivan
against Philip Miskin and others to
recover the sum of $500 for alleged
breach of contract today is being
heard before a jury in the corporation
court, Judge Robinson Moncure pre-
siding. The suit is connection with
the proposed purchase of the business
conducted by Mr.. O'Sullivan at the
southeast corner of Franklin and Pat
rick streets.
The jury is composed of Ernest n.
Pittman, Charles j. De Moll, P. E.
Cliff, J. NJ. Armstrong, George H.
Evans and F. ". Latham.
The plaintiff is represented by At
torneys Leo P. Harlow and Frank
Stuart and the defendant is repre-
sented by Attorney j. Randall Cation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-12-20
Master Mason's Club Elects

The annual meeting Of the Master
Mason's Club was held last night at
the Scottish Rite Club and the fol-
lowing officers were elected to serve
for the ensuing year: J. Fl. Trimyer,
president; Louis NJ. Evans, vice presi-
dent; w. C. Cunningham, secretary;
F. w. Latham, treasurer.
The club decided to hereafter hold
It's meetings the third Tuesday of each
month in the Scottish Rite Club.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-12-20
CRAP SHOOTERS FORFEIT

When the cases Of six men, white
and colored, were called for trial to-
day in the police court before Mayor
Duncan to answer a charge of shoot
ing crap, they failed to put in their
appearance and their collateral in
the sum Of S5 each was declared
forfeited. The men were rounded up
in store early last night By Po-
licemen Magner and Lawrence Pad
gett.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-12-20

On Sunday afternoon, the Young
Peoples Society Of St. Paul's Church
paid visit to the City Aims House
and took with them number Of
goodies. etc. to make the occasion
q soeiai one. Services were also held
and about twelve younger people
made the trip.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-12-20

The Catholic Club will have card
party tonight and it is expected
that q large gathering Of members
will be present.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-12-20

Norfolk Reduction of l cent in
street car fares in Norfolk after the
first of the year, is in sight. A 6-cent
fare has been agreed upon in con-
ference of Council committee and of
fcials of the Virginia Railway and
Power Company, and clause in the
contract under which the new fran
chise is to be granted provides for
6 cent fare for the first year of the
franchise, at least. Council meets
Tuesday to dispose of the franchise
matter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-12-20
VIRGINIA NEWS
PARAGRAPHED

Winchester,-Approximately $4,000
barrels of apples in bushel boxes
have been received from Washington
and Oregon for storage in two cold
storage plants here, and many more
are expected as the demand increases
in the East, The apples. held under
the new storage in transit ruling,
are to be distributed among dealers
by commission merchants and others
The two local storages have total
capacity of 100000 barrels. the
largest in the world.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-12-20

Norfolk-Crowds that filled the
Tabernacle yesterday afternoon and
last night, estimated together at
more than 10000 bade Gypsy Smith,
evangelist, farewell. He had been in
the city for three weeks conducting
a revival campaign under auspices of
the Church Federation of Norfolk.
Though all cards have not yet been
tabulated, estimates were made yes
terday that conversions and reconse-
crations as a result of the campaign
were in excess of $4,000.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-12-20

Norfolk-Fire that threatened the
warehouses of the American Peanut
Corporation and the Old Dominion
Transportation Company and other
large structures on the downtown
water front early yesterday did dam
age estimated at a quarter million
dollars.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-12-20

Spotsylvania Colonel Henry F.
Vandiver, his wife and granddaugh-
ter, Miss Lucretia Blanche Edmonds,
of Wisconsin, have been touring the
five great battlefields of Spotsyl-
vania County where Col. Fandiver
during the Confederate War COM
manded a regiment Of Wisconsin vol
unteer infantry in the battles Of
Charlottesville, the Wilderness and
Bloody Angle. This is the colonel's
third visit to these fields since the
close of the war, and he carries back
with him numerous photographs of
different lcalities where his regiment
was engaged.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-12-20

Winchester-Gordon Orndorff a
young married man, was in a serious
condition yesterday at Memorial Hos
pital as result of having accident
ally shot himself twice with rifle
while in the country. He is under
stood to have rested the rifle on the
ground. and as he did so it was tljsi
charged, the bullet going through
his hand, which was over the barrel,
and then through his chin, DETECTING
and lodging near the top of his spinal
column. Doctors removed the bullet
by operating through his mouth.
Complications are feared.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-12-20

Oldest Daily Newspaper In the
United States and Best Advertis-
ing Medium in Northern Virgins
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1921-01-27

Replacement.
Good reasons must, of force, give
place to better.-Shakespeare-
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1921-01-27
CHAMBER OF coMMEkcE NOTES

At the Chamber of Commerce
luncheon Tuesday noon, Mrs. HON.
righouse of Wichita, and Fighting
Johnny Allen" of Wichita, convinced
those present that Townleyism, Boil
shevism and Socialism were one and
the same thing. The Socialist party
is like the chameleon, changes its
names whenever convenient. In Rus
STA it is called "Bolshevik,'' in North
Dakota it is called 'Townleyism.
The disastrous conditions to which
Mr.. Townley has brought North
Dakota were brought out as well as
absolute proof shown that he is pro-
noting socialism under the name,
''Non-Partisan League" His perfidy
and villainy were clearly shown He
masquerades as the ''Friend of the
Farmer" but the farmers of North
Dakota, who have been left holding
the sack, now realize what danger
Gus enemy he is to them, and have
thrown him out of power, which &C
counts for his having turned to fresh,
green fields in Kansas.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1921-01-27

other Householders OF Freedom
Township, IN said County, has been
presented to the Board OF County
Commissioners, praying for the locs-
ton of road as follows, viz.
BeginningIat the S. W. corner Of
the n. W. Il Sec. 1856, thence
east One-half mile to the center Of
said section 10 parallel with the east
line of said section 19, one-half mile
to the south east corner OF the south
west quarter Of said section 19,
thence west Of section line between
sections 19 and 50, 1916, or as near
as practicable, one-half mile, and
terminating at south west corner Of
section 1856.
And that said Board has appointed
John Jacobs, F. H. Atwood and Christ
Won Intel, Viewers, who viii meet at
the place of beginning of said road,
as petitioned for, on the 25th day OF
January 1921, and proceed to view
said road as the law directs, at which
time and place all persons interested
may attend and have 2 hearing. In
case said Viewers fail to meet on the
day designated they may meet on the
following day, as provided by law,
without further notice.
BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS.
WITNESS my hand and official
seal of said county, this 9Th day of
January, 1921.
O-S) NJ A. Basgan,
County Clerk.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1921-01-27
SEE
JUST OUT OF COLLEGE"
A George AIDE Comedy

And Get Picked With Laughter
At the Strand Theatre Monday.
January 81.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1921-01-27
william LANCER in kan.a.
(cont'd from third page

lCont'd from third page)
State Hail Fund Of North Dakota
Note the following facts carefully.
They viii wise youup on two or three
matters:
FIRST: Farmers hold warrants
for hail losses amounting to s1.183,-
76S.76, scattered over eight counties,
Williams having the largest amount
SECOND: There is s770,227.46
OF farmers tax money in the hail
fund. This money was paid in as
part of 1919 taxes.
THIRD: The North Dakota State
Bank officials use to use the tax
money in the fund to pay hail war
rants.
FOURTH: The hail warrants draw
690. which mustt be paid by tax
money. The hail fund money draws
$50. A loss of $4,000 month.
These facts ought.to open the eyes
even Of the most loyal .Townley-
itets" to the foolishness of turning
tax money over to politicians with
power to handle as they see fit.
The efficiency and absolute lack Of
business management OF the hail
trust fund is so clear that he who
runs may read. The money is there.
The farmers have it coming. They
cannot have it. Why? Because the
bank act, as well as the laws organ
izing the other state industries, were
framed so loosely that the bank Of
fieials can do as they please. They
were given all power and funds, ex-
cept that they must steal them. How
they use them, whom they help and
favor, or what they do with them, is
largely a matter of discretion.
The folly of placing unreasonably
large power in the hands of one or a
few men has been proven again and
again in the worlds history, but evil
IDENTIFY North Dakota voters must
learn through their own experience.
When they have their lesson well
in mind and pass new batch of laws,
they viii revive the old safeguards
66oAASS O4ASCAO MISSES CO.
always tempted to feel that they own
the state and can do as they please.
The following letter will indicate
the status of the state Hail Fund Jan
uary 10, 1921:
STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA, OF
FICE OF STATE TREASURER,
BISMARCK, NORTH OAK
OTA.
Albert A. Olson, State Treasurer
A. L. Young, Deputy
January Is, 1921
Mr.. L. J. Siljan,
Editor, Normandur,
Bismarck, N. D.
Dear Sir:
Answering your inquiry of the
18th inst., beg to advise that tota
hail losses certified by the state hal
insurance company for the year 191!
was $3,492, 321.15. Of this amour
$2,323, 5000 has been paid and 81,
168, 49O.85 is still unpaid.
Yours truly,
John Steen,
State Treasurer
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1921-01-27

just what I needed to finish convinc-
ing my associates in the Office here,
that it t'Pays to Live in Hays" In
our Offices here, there are now twelve
of US field men of the Office of, Dry
Land Agriculture from the Plains
area, from North Dakota to Texas. I
started the booklet around among the
men yesterday on an advertising tour
with very good results. The greatest
danger, fear, is that some of those
men from the plains may try to get
my job, so they can move to Hays.
With best regards,
A. L. Hallsted.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1921-01-27
The American Legion and the Non.
Payf;ean I.sa1ue

The American Legion and the Non
Partisan League
The following resolution was
adopted by the state executive com
nittee of the American Legion at
Newton, January 9th. This will in
dcate the position of the Kansas Lee
gion in regard to the Non-Partisan
League and other radical movements
WESTERN UNION TELEGRAM
Newton, Kansas, Jan. 9, 1921.
o. A. Kitterman,
Commander American Legion,
SaIina, Kas.
Resolutions passed by the Dept.
Executive Committee: Whereas A. C.
Townley stands convicted in one of
the state courts of Minnesota for acts
of disloyalty committed when our
Country was engaged in the World
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1921-01-27

Total exnendituress s4,6OO.s3
Balance on hand Dec 1, 1920 31-If
Hays, Kansas. January 20, 1871
State Kansas. County of Ellis. S.
1 Peter Madsen, Township Treasurer OF
foregoing is in all respects full and true
account of all the moneys received by me
and expended, together with the Indebtedness
of said Township during the full period OF
the year ending November so. 1920. to the
hest of nv Knowledge and Belief. So Help
Mood Peter Madsen,
Township Treasurer
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1921-01-27

war and Wnen millions OF ner sons
were on the battlefields fighting in
defense of civilization backed by mil
lions of loyal and sacrificing men and
women who were bending every
energy toward successful prosecu-
ton of the war: And whereas the
said A. C. Townley is now at liberty
on bond pending an appeal of his con-
viction to higher court: And where
as the said A. c .Townley and num-
Der of paid assistant organizers who
appear to be in accord with his rad
zeal and un-American views have in
vaded the State of Kansas and estab-
lished headquarters at Salina: And
whereas the presence of said A. C..
Townley and his paid assistants in
the city and vicinity has brought
about a condition of stress that en-
dangers the peace of the community
and challenges the patriotism of the
loyal men and women of Salina and
vicinity, and whereas Salina Post No.
81 OF the American Legion has issued
a
concerned A. C. Townley and his
organizers are unwelcomed guests in
the city of Salina; Therefore, be it
resolved by the Executive Committee
of the Department of Kansas in reg
ular meeting assembled that we
heartily approve of the fight of the
officers and members of Saline Post
No. 81 against said A. C. Townley
and such other radical agitators and
paid assistants and we commend the
officers and members of said Post for
the orderly manner in which they are
conducting the fight Be it resolved
that in so far as the economic and
political principles of the Non-Part-
isan League are involved, the De-
partment of Kansas takes no stand
but urges each member of the Amer
lean Legion to perform his full duty
as citizen according to his own con-
science and understanding
Frank E. Samuel,
State Adjutant.
The following letter from the
| Chief Clerk of the House of Repre-
sentatives of North Dakota will show
what the American Legion stands for
| in North Dakota. Aside from the
World War Veterans, which seems
Legion organization, practically all
the soldiers of the late war stand for
1000 Americanism. 1t is to be de-
plored that some men with good re-
cords as soldiers are selling their
glory for a mess of pottage:
THE STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA
HOUSE OF REPRESENTA-
TIVES, 18th Legislative
| 1921
Bismarck, n. D., January Is, 1921
Hon. o. A. Kitterman,
Salina, Kansas.
NY dear Mr. Kitterman:
l have noted with keen interest
your courageous and patriotic stand
against those principles of Socialism
and Townleyism of subversive of the
best traditions of American Govern
ment.
Having served as first Commands
of the American Legion in NORTH
Dakota, and now serving as Member
of the National Executive COMMITTEES
Of the American Legion for NORTH
Dakota I wish to take this oppor
tunity to commend you and congrat
ulate you upon your recent stanC
against Townleyism, and upon tht
sturdy outstanding Americanisn
which your conduct in this connection
exemplifed. It has been worthy Of
the highest ideals of the American
Legion.
With best wishes for your contin
ued success, am
Sincerely yours,
(Signed) c. L. Dawson,
! Chief Clerk
Replacement.
Good reasons must, of force, CIV
| - bo++or Sba EoSOParo
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1921-01-27


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The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1921-01-27

The following is a copy of a letter
received by the Chamber of Com
merce from H. A Williams, Atchison, |
Kansas, upon receipt of a copy of the |
Souvenir Booklet, cit Pays to Live in |
Hays-Because:
81 received the souvenir booklet T!
sent me, and wish to thank you very
much for same.
''In looking over this book, it calls
to my mind different parties knew;
Mr.. Ed Carl of Leavenworth, and
Dennis Ryan, Casper Howickholst, a
father-in-law of J. H. Middlekauff,
VIM. Dalton, Robert McCurdy, Van
derwater, general storekeeper;
Thomas Drum, Oterro, Sellers & Co.;
Joseph Perry, hotel keeper; Fred
Kruger, and Cohen Bros.
ttThis book speaks of the hanging
of negroes. 1 was there at this time.
and they were hung for the killing of
man named Hays, Waterman over
commissary belonging to government.
Joe Weise was marshall at that time,
and he was later killed by postoffice
employee.
''The first man killed at Hays City
was named Pat Doyle, an engineer
from the east, out west to seek his
fortune. He was in saloon talking
to the bartender and just mentioned
his intention of going over to Rome
and help 'Reddy' who was having
trouble with the colored soldiers. A
colored patrolman heard him and shot
him right there.
$50 you see, 1 was quite well ac-
quainted with the early history of
Hays and the reading of this booklet
has brought back to mind many al
most forgotten happenings.
again thanking you, am,
Yours very truly,
H. A. Williams,
Atchison, Kansas, r. F. D. A.
P 81 was well acquainted with
Squire Joyce
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1921-01-27

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The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1921-01-27
~Evsr Hear of BNGo PICKLES ?"
It's New Brand-Great!
JACK PIcKFoRD
Makes 'em at the Strand Theatre,
Monday, January 31st.

First published in the Hays Free
Press, January 20, 1921
Notice of Appointment
State Of Kansas, Ellis County, IS.
In the Matter Of the Estate of Frank
Moore, OF unsound mind, of Ellis
County, Kansas.
Notice is hereby given that on the
18th day OF January 1921, the under
signed was by the Probate Court of
Ellis County, Kansas, duly appointed
and qualified as Guardian of Frank
Moore, Of unsound mind.
All parties interested will take
notice and govern themselves &C
cordingly.
H. W. Oshant,
Guardian.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1921-01-27
January 81.
TREAsURER.s STATEMENT

TOWNSHIP IKEASUREKS STATEMENT
The undersigned Township Treasurer of
Saline Township. Ellis County, Kansas,
issues the following statement of receipts,
expenditures and indebtedness for the year
ending November 80, 1920.
RECEIPTS
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1921-01-27

The following is copy of letter
received by the Hays Chamber of
Commerce from A L. Hallsted:
yesterdays mail brought. me
very welcome surprise, a copy of the
"Hays Peptomist'' of the 18th, and a
Souvenir Booklet, at Pays to Live
in Hays The announcement Of the
dinner on the 18th arrived a little
late, but the Peptomist was "devour-
ed" with much relish.
Gas for the Booklet, it's fine. 1
am wondering where you>got the two
cuts for our Dry Land Farm project.
1 might have found you some later
photos. 1 appreciate receiving the
booklet very much. 1 find that was
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1921-01-27
Notice

There will be no noon luncheon of
the Chamber of Commerce next Tues
day Patrons please take notice.