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Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1921-05-07
Items Of Local Interest

The Nina -Tonopah baseball game
at Nina last Sunday was won by
Nina by a score of l to O. Dimock
Box and Ferretti of Hawthorne
played with the Nina team. A
fierce windstorm prevailed during
the game, binding the players and
spectators with clouds of dust.
r. E. Everett and wife drove
over from Yerington Tuesday. re-
turning Thursday.
Dale Jones. wife and baby re.
turned from Yerington Wednes-
day. The baby, who was very
sick, is much improved.
Mrs. Josephine Roberts and in
FAINT SON arrived from Minden Sun
day, and is visiting her parents.
Frank Burkham, who has been
i'll tor several days, is all right
again.
Mr.. Mcclure, editor of the Man
haitian Magnet, paid the Bulletin
Office fraternal visit Thursday.
The highway. engineers say that
the Walker lake highway. will be
passable for autoists in few days,
but will not be entirely completed
for a month yet. The recent rains
have put the road OIL the east side
of the lake in good shape.
A crew of II sheep shearers ar
rived yesterday and will be engaged
here for the next month. Johnny
Vega is el captain.
AL Hays journeyed to Yerington
last week to have hind molar re-
moved from his jaw. The tooth
carpenter told him it wouldn t hurt,
but AL says the aforesaid t. c. may
be gentleman and a scholar, but
that he is deficient in veracity.
Jack McCune rolled in from Nina
Thursday. He says a man must
hl1 hce in the hole every deal and
a razzer in his boot if he expects
to make Mexican standoff in the
railroad town.
Dave Graham, local agent of tie
Iroquois Mining Company, came
down from the Big Injun Monday.
Mike Matioda, high school stu
dent, was called to Colorado Sun
day, owing to the serious illness of
his mother.
c. B. Burkham, who has been
confined to his home several DAYS
with severe attack of stomach
troubles, has entirely recovered,
and departed Thursday for Rero,
accompanied by Mrs. Burkham.
Mrs. Wayne Knight, nee Mabel
Miller, arrived this morning from
San Francisco to visit relatives
here. Mr.. and Mrs. Knight will
make their home in Reno.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1921-05-07
,oh+n;no Likes Loamy Soil.

Lightning strikes loamy soil most
frequently, according to recent inyes-
legations. Then, in diminishing ORDER
sandy soil, clay, and chalk. In fact
loamy soil Is struck twenty-five times
as often as chalk.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1921-05-07
IMMIGRATION BILL PASSED

Press dispatches from Washington
announce that the u. S. Senate YES
terday passed the emergency immigra-
tion bill, which limits immigration
for the next ID months to three per
cent of the nationals of any country
which resided in America under the
ce1Sks of 1910. /,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-15
SAYS EMPLOYERS DEMAND YOUNGER
 MEN OUTb|D OLD
Drive to Lower Wages Needs Deep Thought, Noonan Tells Peoples Reconstruction
 League Conference
By Associated Press

Washington. April 14-The financial in- terests are getting rid of the older men and demanding that younger applicants ''underbid the other fellow" and place themselves entirely in their hands, James P. Noonan, president of the International, Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, said today in an address before the Peoples Reconstruction league conference "The present drive on the part of the big em- ployers to lower wages he added, lis worthy of the deepest thought and the most serious consideration of all who have the welfare of the country at heart"
 Dr. John A. Ryan, professor of indus trial ethics at Catholic university, de- cared unless the various clements in our population which suffer from social injustice unite their forces in mod crate and constructive movement, the dawn of a new day will be indefinitely postponed" The farming and laboring classes. he added. should recognize their community of interests and make it the basis of constructive and effectively organized programme of reform.
 The leagues demand, he declared, for a private tax on incomes and excess profits and it's ''denunciation of the proposed re- tail sales tax are in harmony with gen eral Catholic principles, and on spe- officially with the bishops programme of social reconstruction
 Grant H. Slocum of Detroit president of the National Cleaners federation, de- clared in an address tonight that all though the department of agriculture must be given credit for developing the scientific side of agriculture, both farm CTS and consumers would be better off if the entire attention of the department for a decade were given to the problem of distribution.
 There are enough circulars, books and pamphlets printed in the department now to last the farmers for 10 years" MT. Slocum asserted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-15
TOM THURMAN IS
 GIVEN HIS LIBERTY.
Convict Served Fifteen Years of Life Sentence Because
 "He Had No Friends"

Montgomery, April 14--(Special) )-Ton Thurman. Fillmore county convict who served b years of life sentence which was never valid, won his liberty finally Thursday when the supreme court denied the states application for writ of cer- tiorar to the court of appeals, which would have c. seq d review by the Su- preme court of the decision of the court of appeals. Thurman is now free man.
 He was convicted of murder in the first degree, having been indicted by grand jury organized under and convicted by q petit jury formed by virtue of an act creating a circuit court for that county which was held to be invalid by the su- preme court. In his prison cell Thurman had no friends at the time to bring his case into court, therefore he remained for Is years Last year he brought proceed
 Egs for his liberty and the lower court held that he was serving an illegal sen- tence. An. appeal came to the court Of appeals and it sustained the lower court. The state then asked for the review of the case by the supreme court
 The state sought to sustain the validity
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-15
GUN CLUB AT ANNlST0N

Anniston, April 14.-(Special)-A new sport organization known as the An niston Gun club has been formed in An niston. and regular weekly shoots and tournaments are being planned by the officers and members
 The new organization expects to use Thursday afternoon of each week and will erect their traps and arrange their grounds at Oxford lake for the weekly outings.
 The following officers have been elected: B. F. Spearman. president; J. w. Malone, vice president, and Dr. Frank C. Weaver, secretary and treasurer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-15
MOB CASE WILL BE
 GIVEN JURY TODAY
By Associated Press

\ Bristol. va.-Tenn.. April 14.-The case of the 14 men on trial at Jones' boro, Tenn, in connection with the storming, of the Washington county jatl last October. in an attempt to seize a negro prisoner. will probably be placed before the jury tomorrow afternoon.
 Eight important witnesses for the defense were examined today. The defense is centering it's efforts in an attempt to establish alibis for those o ntrial and is expected to rest it's case about noon tomorrow, when argu- ments will begin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-15
Mrs. L. D. MeCullum.
 correspondent, TO- ceives news items. Phone Bcssemer lo72

Bessemer, April Special )-In- dignation Is aroused in the Bessemer division of the county on account of the continued destruction of the dip ping vats in this vicinity. Within the past two weeks 10 vats have been dy namited and destroyed, mourning loss of s2,5o0.
 The last ones to be reported were located west of Oak Grove and were destroyed on Tuesday night and num- bered four, and last week six were blown up by dynamite.
 An appropriation of s3o,ooo has been made by the county for the work of eradicating the tick in this county and great deal of opposition to this law apparently exists in certain sections of the county by the continued destruc- ton of the vats.
 w. w. Cameron, federal officer for this work, will continue his plans and cording to his programme, and those who fail to comply with the law in this respect will have to pay the penalty
 
 Central High team beat Besseme.' High 3 to Thursday afternoon on the rolling mill diamond. This was the third game Bessemer has played since entering the inter high school league. and although losing them. hard fight was made and they are still strong contenders for the league champion ship. The attendance at this game was the largest one of the year and included students and citizens.
 ROTARY ELECTION
 The annual election of the board of directors of the Rotary club was held at a meeting of the club Thursday. with the following elected M.. J. Brooks, R. l.. Coons, George Rutledge, Howard McEniry, Mark Morrill,, D. E. Wilson, L. L. Vann. George Woodrow and Gordon E. Jones.
 l At the next meeting the officers of the board, president, treasurer, vice president and secretary will be elected by the board.
 A directory of homes available for teachers in the public schools is being planned by the ParentTeachers asso- citation of the Roberts-Vance schools, and the question was discussed at the meeting of the association Thursday afternoon
 A number of the teachers have ex- pressed their intention of not return ing to Bessemer next year to teach on account of not having been able to se- cure this year congenial homes. and the directory in which theN names and homes are listed with the price of room and board was suggested, as possible means lof eliminating this trouble found by the teachers at the beginning of next year. The officers of the va rious Parent-Teacher associations in the city, 1t is expected, will form d committee to list in the directory suit. able homes for the teachers and this directory will be kept in the Carnegie library for che convenience or the teachers.
 MOTHERS AND TEACHERS
 Miss La Forge, county nurse, ad- dressed a large number of mothers and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-15

ct al (cross appeaD, appeal from Mar shall circuit court in equity; reversed and renanded.
 Rulings on ehearings-National Py- rites and Copper company vs. J. E. Will Hams, appeal from Jefferson circuit court; application overruled, opinion ex- tended Ruth Fruit vs. John A. Pruitt appeal from Jefferson circuit court in equity application overruled. North Alabama Grocery company vs. J. C.. Lysle Milling company, appeal from Eto- wah circuit court; application over. r11led
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-15
Cold Iniures Yegetables

Prattville, April 14.-(Special)-Th farmers and gardeners of this section have been watching the pranks of the weather man with grave concern There seems to be no material dam age to the fruit cropSbut many of the tender vegetables are killed and oth- CTS so badly damaged that the crops will be greatly retarded.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-15
Red Men to Meet, !

Anniston April 1e.- Special Red Men of Anniston and. vicinity will meet on Friday evening in the hall of ky mulEa tribe for soctal ns1eting in the interest of the new benefit associa> ton. A programme of fecjtations. speeches and refreshments will be
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-15

song service will be held at Vivian Baptist church Sunday afternoon, be- ginning at 9 o'clock, under the di- rection of Prof. J. D. Patton.
 large attendance is looked for, and the public is invited.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-15

Hin withdrew his statement relative to the "sickness'' and asked the judge to have MT. Bedow withdraw his statement about his being sick as there was nothing to show that he. was really "sick.'' This was done and the cross examination was continued
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-15

The musical to have been given at the Ensley Highland Presbyterian church last evening was postponed on account of the rain.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-15

The Hope band of the Wom4n's auxiliary of the Fairview Presbyter- ian church will give a tacky party in the church basement Friday evening, April 22. The proceeds will go towards the bell fund of the church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-15

At the annual business meeting of Stonewall chapter. United Daughters of the Confederacy, with Mrs. J. w. Gam, the following officers were chosen for the ensuing year: President Mrs. M. M Johnson; vice president Mrs J. S. Gan dy; secretary, Mrs. B. B. Gillespie; treasurer, Mrs. J. S. Falkner; registrar Mrs. c. W. Dunn; historian, Mrs. c. A. Ewing.
 Sunday afternoon, April 24, will be observed as memorial day by the Ems ley chapter and services will be held at Oakland.
 Mrs. Johnson and Mrs. John Angwin were appointed delegates to attend the meeting of the state convention of the United Daughters of the Confederacy, to be held in Montgomery May B. 4 and 5.
 Refreshments were served in the din- ing room. where Mrs. F. E. Swann poured coffee from a prettily appointed table. The guests were Mrs. Charles Hassler, Mrs. Rogers, Mrs. Frank Pou and Miss Dixie Pruitt.
 MOTHERS CLUB
 Mrs. Walter McAfee was hostess to the meeting of the Twentieth Century Mothers club Wednesday afternoon. The programme consisted of a paper Adolescent Child" by Mrs. Sam Dafr iron, and The Boy Scouts of Amer ica,' by Mrs. R. E. Cloud.
 The hostess served an ice course at the conclusion of the programme. The guests included Mrs. w P McDanieIs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-15
HARDING N0MINATES
 HARVEY AND HERRICK
 AS NEW AMBASSADORS
By Associated Press

Washington, April 14.---Nominations of George Harvey to be ambassador to Great Britain and Myron T. Herrick to be ambassador to France, sent to the Senate today by President Hard ing, will be taken up tomorrow by the foreign relations committee with Brompt favorable probable action pre- dicted but with some intimations of democratic opposition in the Senate.
 The committee was called by Chair man Lodge to consider these two nominations but members i. intimated there was bare possibility that the Knox peace resolution might also be taken up, although action on the resolution was generally regarded as improbable before next week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-15
LEGAL NOTICES
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 Legal Nottre

Legal Notice
 Thomas Martin. ct al, vs. Peanut Products [ Corporation. ct all; in Chancery.
 Pursuant to, decretal order of Hon. Hugh A. Locke, circuit judge, sitting in equity. on the 12th day of April 1921, I, Charles D. Quick, receiver of the Peanut Products Corporation, will offer for sale, at public outcry, to the highest bidder for cash, all of the property of sail corporation, To- cated in Birmingham, Ilve certain notes given to said corporation in discharge of stock subscriptions thereof, at Third avenue side of the county courthouse door, in the city of Birmingham. Ala, at noon, on the 2eth day of April, 1921. The property to be and equipment used in the manufacture of peanut products and supplies used, fix lures and accounts and notes receivable, such sale being subject to confirmation by the court. Any information desired rela- tive to the character of property to be sold avenue. north, Birmingham, Ala
 CHARLES D. QUICK,
 Receiver Peanut Products Corporation. Weatherley. Birch. Chapman & Hickman and w. H. Anderson, Attorneys for
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-15
By Briggs

os the indictment against Thurman in or der that at some later date, when wit nesses for the prosecution could be brought together, the defendant could be placed on trial again, but the court held that the true bill was also invalid.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-15
Ri6s Wanfer

four two-story brick cottages complete. to be erected of brick and tile at Troy: Ala. for the Alabama Bapttst Orphans'. Home, the buildings being exact duplicates of each other.
 from Prank Lockwood. architect. Montgom- cry Ala and bids will be opened at his office on May {, ls:1s at s:30 o'clock. Tho right to accept any bid or to reject all bids is reserved. VIM. A. DAVIS
 Anniston, Ala. Chairman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-15
RECIPROCITY DAY

The following invitations have been issued: The American Study club in- vttes you to attend a reciprocity tea at the home of Mrs. James White 263s Pike avenue, Shadyside, Thursday aft ernoon, the twenty first of April, from 8 to 5 o'clock"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-15
Pastor Is Elected

Montgomery. April l4.-( (Special.)--- Dr. Richard wilkinson. rector of St. Johns Episcopal church. has been elected member of the city; board of education by the city commi mission as the succsssor of J. I4Aster Hill. Mr. Hilrs term expired April 1 and d. though severnl hundred women petit tioned the commission to appoint him for another term. Mr. Hill did not make application.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-15

The Hypatian club of Fairfield will hold a bakery sale at the Fairfield Ifggly- W.ggly Saturday morning, be- ginning at o'clock. Home emade pies, cakes and candy will be for sale.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-15

The ASsasrs maintains special correspondence advertising and subscriptions
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-15
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 advertising and subscriptions


 teachers at the meeting of the Rob erts-Vance Parent-Teacher association Thursday afternoon and Miss Alberta Taylor, primary supervisor of the pub lie schools, made a very interesting talk on different features of her work.
 Mrs Gardner F. Goodwin. president of the association, appointed Mrs. T. J. DeJarnette, Mrs. Lacey Edmundson, and Mrs. Robert Childress a commit tee to draft constitution and by laws for the society. Prof. J. L. Gib- son, principal of the schools, reported on the bids he had received for the lunch room which the association ex- poets to build in the basement of the Vance school
 Miss Lamb, fourth grade teacher, re- celVed the pennant for the largest at tendance of mothers at this meeting.
 FORTY-TWO CLUB
 Mrs. Penry Evans entertained the mem- bers of the Thursday Forty-two club Thursday afternoon at the home of her mother, Mrs. Rush Randle, on Dartmouth avenue.
 profusion of red roses and ferns formed the lovely decoration for this de- lightful affair. After the games of forty two the prizes, which were ink wells and quiils and fancy powder box, were awarded to Mrs. Jim Donaldson, Mrs Denson Bently and Mrs. Bruce Snider,
 Following the games, a delicious plate luncheon was served, with beautiful red roses as favors to the guests, who num- bered 4 young women. The hostess was assisted in entertaining her guests by her mother, Mrs. Rush Randle, and Mrs. Phil Dorn of Birmingham.
 The Bessemer Writers club met Thurs day morning with Mrs. w. P. Price at her home on Fifth avenue. The con | stitution of the club was read and adopted The programme for the morn | ing included original contributions, which were poem by Mrs. E.. M. Owens and l a short story by Mrs. w. F. Price. l The Writers club is a recently organ ized club, whose purpose is to study the art of writing. and whose membership shall include only active members whose writings have, been published. ELKS' CARD PARTY + A card party for the benefit of the E!ks is being planned for next Wednes- day afternoon at the clubrooms at $ | o'clock, which will be one of the largest and Mrs J. A. Little have been appointed to serve as chairmen of arrangements, and committees have been appointed to assist them. Bridge and forty-two will be the games provided for the after noon for the guests.
 l The Elks club is an ideal place for large entertainments. and the card party of Wednesday Is expected to draw . large and fashionable assembly of guests.
 The Senior Matrons' class of the First l Baptist church will meet Friday after noon at 8 o'clock at the home of Mrs. Hardie Johnston on West Highlands, with Mrs. Johnston and Mrs. Marsh as joint hostesses.
 1 w M. Stinson, who is employed as a conductor on the Southern railroad, is seriously ill at the Elizabeth Duncan l hospital.
 Carpenter will leave for Camp Walton, Fla, Friday, where they will be joined l by pr. and Mrs. J. c. Berry. for so- ] iourn of several weeks
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-15

Mrs. W. W. Bryant, Mrs. c. c. Gull pepper, Mrs Sam Deffron, Mrs. Steven Hoag. Mrs. F. B. Lemont Mrs. J. F.. Saver, Mrs. J. A. Smith, Mrs Will Craig and Mrs. Snow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-15

Sealed bids will be received at this of flee until IF noon. Maya. 1921, at which ss5.o00 Sumter county road bonds running for 30 years and bearing interest at per cent.
 The right is reserved to reject any and all bids. All bids to be addressed to T ". White. clerk Board of Revenue, Livlngst Ala., and to be plainly marked on outside or envelope to indicate that 1t is pid President Board of Revenue, Sumter County,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-15

Advertising and news items, Cora Chapman Boterweg, 1912 Ave. E., Russell Bros. Stu dio. Phone Ensley 300
 The ARe-Herald
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-15
.NnficA nf Sala

Notice is hereby given that the under signed as trustee of the estate of Binder Elevator and Electric company. bankrupt. will sell at public outcry on Monday, April IS, at 12 o'clock noon. in front of the premises, located at 412 North Twentieth street. in the city of Birmingham. Ala. fixtures of said bankrupt estate, also ac- counts and bills receivable, said sale to be made in accordance with the orders of the of the United States for the Southern divi- sion of the Northern district of Alabama.
 I.. A DANIEL, Tr1rsfee
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-15

Mrs. Thomas McAfee of Chattanooga and Mrs. L. M White of Winterhaven Fla, are the guests of Mrs. Walter McAfee at Central Park
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-15
.NSLEY 5; 5: 2; 5;

For subscriptions, D. E. Meclinton, repre- sentative. Phone Ens- ley ese.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-15
Notice

state of Alabama. Jefferson County; Estate of Mrs Mary Burns. Deceased.
 Letters Of administration upon the estate of said decedent having been granted to the undersigned on the 2sd day of March. 1921. by the Hon J: F. Stiles. judge of the hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate will be required to present the same within the time allowed by law or that the same will be barred.
 W. BELL, Administra ator.
 Notice to .Contractors
 Owing to the fact that the supreme court regard to sale of county bonds. bids will not be received by the Board of Revenue ects that have been advertised to pc re- ceived April IS. 1921. Upon q decision being rendered. thts work will Do readvertissd for bids
 (Signed) C. J. ROGERS
 County Hishway Enxinser.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-15

MOTHERS AND TEACHERS
 Miss La Forge, county nurse, ad- dressed large number of mothers and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-15

MT. Hill quickly answered:
 ''He will be sicker still before the close of the case"
 There was great laughter in the court room and in positive voice Sherin King Murphy called out "Order in court
 When the courtroom was quieted. MT.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1921-12-09
NOTICE TO WATER USERS.

State Engineers Office, Salt Lake
City, Utah, November 8. 1921,
Notice Is hereby given that Marie
Neil of Richfield, Utah, has made
application In accordance with the
requirements Of the Compiled Laws
of Utah, 1917, as amended by the
Session Laws Of Utah, 1919, to APP
propriate ,pne and one-half (1h)
Sec. TT. Of water from Stoddard
Springs in Iron County. Said springs
issue within an area Of 100 feet from
the point Of collection, which point
is situated S. IL deg. Q min., E. 5626
#. from the M corner Of Sec. IL
Township 81 South, Range Ia West
Salt Lake Base and Meridian. The
water will be conveyed distance Of
$50 IT. in ditch and there used from
January / to December 81, inclusive
of each year to irrigate 100 acres
of land embraced in the SWA SEA
NEA SWA, NEASEA SWA, and
SWh NWA SEA, Sec. IL, township
and range aforesaid. This applica-
ton is designated in the State En-
gineer's office as No. 1902.
All protests against the granting Of
said application, stating the reasons
therefor, must be made by affidavit
in duplicate, accompanied with fee
of $3.50, and filed in this office with
in thirty (30) days after the COM
pletion of the publication Of this no"
tice. r. E. CALDWELL
State Engineer.
Date Of first publication Nov. 18,
1921. Date Of completion Of publ
cation Dec. 16, 1921.