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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1921-03-11
humorous Department.

"AIl Balled Up.-A Missouri editor
who was brimful Of hard cider. got
wedding account and sale ad mixed
and served to his readers this dope:
William Smith, the only son OF Mr..
and Mrs. Josiah Smith, was disposed
Of at auction to Lucy Anderson on my
farm one mile east of here in the pres-
ence Of seventy guests, Including the
following, to-wit: Two mules. ~ head
Of cattle. The Rev Jackson tied the
nuptial the least averaging! .1,ab0
pounds on the hoof. The beautiful
home Of the bride was 'tastefully dec
grated with seewash calf, q spade, a
Sulky rake. one. feed grinder one set
of double harness almost new apd ilHst
before the ceremony was PRONOUNCED
Mendelssohn's wedding march Was
played by one milch cow five years
old. one Jersey COW, to be fresh next
April carrying a bunch of flowers in her
hand and looking charming in a gown
made of light spring wagon, two boges
of apples, two racks of hay, one griNd-
stone, mouseline deori trimmed with
about 1S0 bushels of spuds. The groom
is we'll known and popular among So
ciety circles of twelve Berkshire hogs,
while the bride is an accomplished
and talented school teacher of splen-.
did drove of Poland -China-pedigreed
if desired Among the beautiful pres
ents were two sets Of knives and forks,
one spring harrow, one wheel barrow,
one go-cart, other articles too numer-
GUS 20 mention. The bridal couple
left yesterday on an extended trip of
twelve months time, extended to re-
sponsible parties, otherwise spot cash
luncheon will be served at the table,
After this Mr.. and Mrs. Smith. will 90
to housekeeping in a co1y home at
the corner of Main and Doctor R. L.
CRANKY, NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Month
]y.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1921-03-11
TAX EXTENSION
Office of the County Treasurer Of York
County.

Office of the County Treasurer of York
County.
4 York S. c., March /, 1921.
DURSUANT to Act OF the General
Assembly notice is hereby given
that the time for the payment of taxes
due between October Is and December
81. 1920, has been extended to May l,
1921, with three per cent penalty
added to all payments made after
March l. From May 10 May Is. 1921
there VIII he penalty Of Z per cent:
and after May Is all unpaid taxes Will
go into execution. Unpaid poll taxes
will be placed in the hands Of the
magistrates Of the several townships
for prosecution.
All Of the Banks Of the county are
offering their accommodations and
facilities to Taxpayers who may desire
to make use of the same, and | am
takinI pleasure in giving prompt at
tcntioa to al correspondence on the
subject.
All Taxpayers appearing at my Of
flee will receive prompt attention:
Note-The Tax Books are made pn
by Townships. and parties writing
about Taxes will always expedite mat
ters if they will mention the Township
or Townships in which their property
or properties are located.
HARRY E. NEIL.
Treasurer Of York County.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1921-03-11
FINISHED MARBLE
REAL ESTATE AGENCY
FOR SALE
F. L. Ifinnant

.Nnc Room House-l'ctwern resi-
dence Of C.: +. Shcrer and Carroll Bros
Store. If. you are looking for IL tlne 10
cation and q bargain, see me quick
Five Room House-Of Kings Noun
tain street. Yurkvillc. Lot 9ON2O0 feet.
. Thirty Acres-One mile nf IorKv.!e'
on Kings Mountain road.
Tract Of AZ Acres-All cleared. with
five-room house. about one mile west
Of Kings Mountain Chapel.
Tract Of 142 Acres Two miles OF
Clover. Has a first class neatly paint
ed eight-room house, with good barn
and outbuildinGs: also 4 well ilnlsheu
four-room house with outbulldings.
Entire place is good level land with
practically no waste. Will sell as n
whole or divide so az to leave settle
ment developments on either tract.
New four-room house-Near York
willie Graded chool
Si.-room house-On South Con-
gress Street III. y. Dursett property.
Lot 1S5 feet front and 300 feet deep.
Thirty. five and three quarter acres
on York and Glover road. near fllber'-
| Six room house. Farm produced
fourteen bales, OF cotton Hast .yeaE.- .a-r
Residences Phone III. and -.
~ r cuEPER Real Estate
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1921-03-11
STILL IN HARNESS.
Tom Watson. Will Continue to dit His
..... Paper.

Tom Watson, Will Continue to Edit His
: ...., Paper.
H There's new newspaper man here
in Washington-a weekly. relates a
Washington dispatch.
It's the Columbia Sentinel. It's editor
is Tom Watson.
The Sentinel rightly belongs in Co.
lumbia county, Ga. but when Watson
came to Washington as the new junior
senator from Georgia he brought the
staff of his paper with him. and an
nounced that he'd edit and publish 1t
between sessions of the senate.
That act gives an insight into WAT
sons IDEAS and methods.
He's II livcwilr. full of direct cur
rent.
.--.I1 .----.1 lR- 2. -.ssaX:s what IL thinks.
Ills newspaper has hren denied hss
of the mails because Of his VICIOUS at
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1921-03-11

One Way.-k crusty old bachelor
had accepted an invitation % spendF
tie holidays with relatives in the east
The fond young mother was rock
ing baby one morning When with a
conGding glance. she said:
81 wonder, Uncle Fred! how can
prevent baby from sucking his thumb.
Uncle paused but 4 moment.
"There's one way I've thought OF.
"Oh, you're a darling, uncle! DO
tel me-"
"Muzzlc him"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1921-03-11

He Got the Job.-An .Ir1shman, an
Englishman and Scotchman were out
Of work. They travelled together in
search of employment and came to
farmers house and applied. The farmer
said whoever could tell the biggest lie
could have job. The ERglishman
said he went to the North Pole in a
tub. The Scotchman said he swan to
the South Pole. The farmer then asked
Pat:
We'll, Pat, what's your lie?" 49,,
"Begorra, sir" said Pat. ~ believe
these lads" Pat got the job.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1921-03-11

Fearing for sister.-Little Tommie
Brown was always interested In his
little baby sister
One day he. stood pccring down unon
it, while the nurse was singing 1t to
sleep.
Nurse" he whispered at last, she's
nearly unconscious, Isn't she?"
Yes" nodded the nurse. and con-
tinued singing the lullaby. $50.
But TommricS Whispered in alarm!
''Then don't sing any more or you'll
kill her" ..-..",''~ .'... e..
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1921-03-11
Johnny Speaks His mind.-Tl

Johnny Speaks His mnd.-The
teacher was trying to bring out the
word perseverance," Now, suppose
she said. someone were togo on day
after day being good. and doing good'
despite all temptations and hindrarces'
what would that be?'
A small hand shot up.
"yyclI Johnny. what would you call
it,"
"Monotonous." replied the boy.--Bos-
ton Transcript
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1921-03-11

The Fortunate Cireumstanee.-"The
Gcpot was struck by lightning day be-
fore Yesterday and torn up consider
::bly," related the landlord of the
Pctunia tavern. But as it was four
hours since the last train had went
through and two and half till the
next one was due there were only few
fel!ers leaning against the edif1ce' and
them few weren't shocked more than
lust about enough to give EN- some
thing interesting to talk over"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1921-03-11
Escaped Her Memory y.-"Professot.'

Escaped Her NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS."
said Mrs. Ncwrich to the distinguished
musician who had been engaged to en-
tertain her guests. what was 'that
lovely selection you played just now?''
That, madam" he answered, "was
an improvisation.
"Ah, yes, remember now. kne"
it was an old favorite Of mine. but
could not think Of the name Of 1t for
tho moment.'-Houston Post.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1921-03-11
HARDiNG'S PHYSICIAN.
Dr.. Sawyer Has Guarded Presidents
Health MANY Years.

President Harding has definitely ap-
pointed DR.. c. z. Sawyer. Of Marion, O..
his personal physician and expects to
nominate him in the near future for the
rank of brigadier, general in the army
medical corps.
Dr.. Sawyers commission would fol-
low custom ofSseaFs under which the
presidents plfSsfcian has been an off,
Ger of The army %oE! naval.medical ser
vice. ,<.Is.".sx q;
The doctor has been the Harding
family physician fors a pumber OF years
and accompanied Mr.. Harding: on. his
trips $away from Marion after he was
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1921-03-11

The Worse Half.-Mrs. Gush: Two
had about your poor husband having
hi; arm broken in your motor accident
Yesterday So sorry.
Mrs. Swagge": "Oh. thank you ou'
,,,, ,r,,sn't the worst: my new nat
was simply ruined. ."-ENchange.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1921-03-11
True to the 'Last.-Jack was

True to the 'Last.-Jack was lar
from home and the end was near.
do you want me to do anything Tor
you?" asked his friend.
Yes" he gasped. Write letter
to Edith and give her my love. Ien
her thought only of her at the end.
Er-scnd carbon copies to Grace, May
and Flo-ence."-New York san.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1921-03-11

ResigninG from vice president of a
bank to become an oil driller a, Texas
man. will don ovcrnlls to learn the
drillers game from the surface
down"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1921-03-11

And X Is-"Say, Buddy do YOU re-
roember when we were over there'
rhev used TO tell us that when we got
l,ck nothing would be too good Tor
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1921-03-11

nominated. for the presidency. Dr.. Saw
yer has specialized in nervous diseases
and is the proprietor Ct sanatorium
in Marion.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1921-03-11

See The Enquirer Office for Titles
and Mortgages Of Real Estate.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1921-03-11

"Surr. what ahont it,:
"Nell, they told the truth.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1921-03-11

His newspaper has hren denied hSs
of the mails because Of his vicious at
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1921-01-13
CHICAGO MAN CLAIMS
GREENWICH VILLAGE
UNITED preas.)

CHICAGO. Jan. 13-H wilkins
Bioodsood Of Chicago, descendant Of
George Clinton jioueer governor Of
Sew York and vice president OF the
United States during the adn1inistra-
lions OF Thomas Jefferson and james
Adalns, vas preparing today 70 bring
suit against the city Of New York
ahd ihe heirs Of John Jacob Astor for
the possession OF the site OF Esreen :,
wich Village.
The basis OF the suit Is the sale of
what ~ now Greenwich Village by
Governor Clinton in 1896 to John ia
cob Aster. At the time OF the sale,
the governor owned the property on
which the village now stands and 9th
er real estate extending to the water
front The sale. according TO Blood
good specifically exempted the water
front bat il is nov claimed that thru
graft and workings OF the famous
Tweed ring in New York years ago
the property exempted had been APP
propriated by persons having no right
10 IT,
C'izen Genet OF France whose
name was familiar in early American
history. and eho married the only
daughter Of Gov. Clinton. fought for
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1921-01-13
81 PER WEEK WAS TOO
MUCH FOR LODGING FOR
congressman IN 1888.


was time in the history OF the
United States when So. representing
a years loss or saving 10 members Of
Congress. was a vital factor in the
consideration Of proposed moving
" tie seat OF government. and. ac-
cordlng 10 an officer OF that same
Congress, 80 year was mo triG.ng
consideration.
This bit Of history Is contained il
q letter written by Charles Thomson
secretary Of the Continental Congress
during the several years OF its exist
ence to his wife. Hannah. an amt 81
President William Henry Harrison.
The letter is dated Princeton. An
gust q. 1888. the Congress then be-
Ing IN session ia the New Jersey Town.
and was addressed to Mrs. Thomson
corner OF Spruce and 1 Street. Phil
adelphiar
1t was proposed that the reside
Of Congress be removed to Elizabeth
town. y j.. hut, according To the LETT
ter, there was opposition % the
ground that lodgingr in Elizabeth
town would cost 81 "A week. whereas
II could be obtained for So week in
Princeton Whether the high cost Of
living" ii ElizabcthtD8p finally swayud
The congress in rejecting. il is not
disclosed. but history reeortls that tbe
Congress met ia Annapolis, Md. after
leaving Princeton, anu at no time sal
al tlizabstbtown
The better ia part. which recently
came into lhe possession Of Mrs. Rex
Northington, Of Harrison. "A deaeen-
aauf If Mr Thomson. follows
Dear ILAnnah
Z hay. received ruur letters dated
Non AZ - O'Clock aud Tuesday d.
e'c'o Z al night ard acknow edged tig
~ e.pt 'of thtm Mr. Rend was
mi forme1 Re pcefiug Inc adjourn
uv.l Tasy nat on Monday bnt they
might as we'll have adjourned til thia
time for any business they baye tone
am vefy apprrheusivs that nothins
but Calamity viii swakeu the states
to Hcnse Of their situation
The President of Consres
has rot provided q house Tor himself
nor ~ iibely hr VIII ind one here 10
sun hn fud Elizabcthtown has
BEEN ialkcd Of 20 Iis table a. a pro
pos place for tile Residence Of Con
gresH iIa has z house there WHICH
hr avs has twenty rooms and which
ha niil ZEE for the use OF me presi
.ieat It Is frne Ills place Is nfcste
wta mesqu'tocs u summer and .yinE
}o8 q near Marches may be liahI'
t3 lfpiWtfputs Is tho spring an.
SOL aut ae arr trtliRs when Z j.
eoasiaesid thus IS fixing tile resi-
den ~ Couyegs tasre he value q
hig estate VII rs increased AID n,
w have au opportunity Of letti hi
house It 3 g,e3 reuJ. But yct I ar
Inclined 90 believe tlsis viii d. opposei
81 his colleagues; Tor Sir. Condit la
found l91sing ID this town az
dollars ) week which enables him u
as up money Ana mere is reason
sd fear az Elfzahethtoan. which j.
81 cir New York II VIII cost hin
beast fouf This wou'd he j clea
os4 ~ - dollars 4 year which IS u,
s~iHirg CONS lera0en aud which
aresay wifi have due weight wit
some Others. There are other weight,
considerations which might BE- men
Iouei
~Yoar loving husband
ChaS Thomson
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1921-01-13
HELP WANTED

WAITED lauudIas. steady Uarf
ard room ami board fuH he'd
Hotel Breakers paytona Beach
S-l2-31-tf
lmmediafciy fr-i elias
ailm uud cook for SEP room one
capable OF managing kitchen later
Northern woman prfeue Phone
721 Address Box $50 Sadbreeze
Fla III r. By
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1921-01-13

ss90s REWARD for information lead
ing 70 the arrest and conviction OF
person 81 persons who stole one
5x7 GFanex Press Camera from
Wadham 5, "A Bay street. Tuesday
o. ~ 70 800 a. a. G. l.. ToanpsDh
3e5 Live Oak avenue pf-12-3t
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1921-01-13
DECREASE IN JAPAN'S
BUDGET FOR THIS YEAR
IInter0ltIonlI News servIoc-l

international News Servcc.)
TOXIC Jan l3 Announcement o.
the military budget To be requested
~ the forthcoming session ut Fac I'm
pcrial Bict sh0Rs o decrease OF So.
0hoeoo over What was used III Tho
past year The budget asked l23p.
o00oa9 III eii1.oo0eo0
The greater part Of the estimated
bu.lget il to go into new national de
fndse schemes Subsidies OF $25o.o0o
are 10 go INTO the National Rescrsi5j
= aoctdttnu. while The aerial servcc
IF tlr' empire is 10 be generally cx
panded
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1921-01-13
STRANpEni'''
PLAY

BOSTON IL
81 tae sgaamer
in his pneke.
II yi0Asist AZ
House. Berlin. e.
wHh his yisin Il
ants 70 pay his a
Eiuserls would
from Iandin@ hers
hostile nation b
he held an IsalIzal
a brother IN f.le -
Unahla to reath
he took his sta.ia
it, d several ressa,1
allowed . piaz E
collected s;;.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1921-01-13

WANTED - To trade farm Of 40
aeres near Mobile An. for Dayto-
70 peoperty. L. L. Smith & Co
pl-13-7t.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1921-01-13

.t a"epla1e Ac.elles atA A. II. q Ua&-
cry 44s-I-Is-tf
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Situations Wanted

For the time being the Daily News
will publish ads for Positions Want
ed twice free Of charge. providnJ
they are not over IS words and the
answers are not TO be addressed tc
the Daily News.
Tutoring Experienced teacher
from north. best references. In
auire 5Z5 " Beach ST., Daytona.
pl-s7t
TEACHER would tutor children do
ing grade work Address y Y. S. j
clre Daily News. Daytona
pl-S,7t
WANTED Northern chauffeur anu
Nj uieehauir. twelve years ex-
prience would like position All
drcs 525 Sor,h Beach street. roar
pt7-14t
NANTEn st.uocraphcr with own
typcWJifer apt- work ~ hour ST.
dly SID y Blily News
pI-io n
SIT tTlO " NNTED StenosrapAer
aith own typewriter wants work by
hour Or Gag Allre ~. Daily
News ~ 10 It
CIl'rFrEf' "a Desiree permanent
Id Th ~h hsnic can
mphe o@n rer it Caretul lritcr.
cool habit sdGfs I;ag te5.
paytept Brtcil 3iS-i T. Il
ENPEET MECHANIC III makes OF
cars oserhauled 90 premises. Driv-
ing by hour. day or week. FdmI-
iar with AL roads Florida and north
t. e,antda, Best reference Box
f13 Telephone - J. ii t2-7t
POSITION WANTED chauffeur or
mechanic man yut can depenG
on. Guaranteed satisfaction III every
r"-Nfct twenty wears experience
& Miller 2oS y Ridgewood Ave.
dl-13-2t.
LADY PIANIST desires position in
small hotel or club. experienced in
accompany work and orchestra. No
dance work considered. Address
smith Box 81. Daytona. pl-ts-at
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LADY rIANIST desires position in
small hotel or club. experienced in
accompany work and orchestra No
dance work considered address
smith, Box 81 Daytona. pl-l3-st
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1921-01-13
Wanted to Buy.

So oND HAND furniture bought aud
sold Fair prices paid for useG
goods. DO not want wooden beds,
gasoline ranges or junk C IL lane.
12l North Beach street. Phone
SI6-J 629-9-16-tr
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1921-01-13

WANTED Washing and ironing to
%. silk shirts. georgette bIouses.
ladies' lingerie. etc. a spee atty. COZ
Ora ST. Seabreeze, one blJch north
u Seabreeze school. pile u
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OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES



ss9ge REWARD for information lead
ing 70 the arrest and conviction OF
person 81 persons who stole one
5x7 CfaGex Press Camera from
wadhams, "A Bay street. Tuesday
20 70 $50 "a o. G L. Tonpsoa
3o5 Live Oak avenue. pI-12-3t
WANTED - To trade farm OF 40
acres near Mobile Ala. for Dayto-
10 property. r. L. Smith < Co.
pl-13-7t.
WANTED Washing and ironing to
%. SIX shirts. georgette biousas.
ladies' lingerie. etc. a spec atty sDI
Ora st. Seabreeze one block north
u Seabreeze school pl-l0-Tt
~ q GOODWIN Carpenter All
builder Jobbing u all kinds
promptly attended 10. Address 4os
10 Beach 81 pi lot
VAN TED b. northern g1rass man.
ygnr Ford aad Chevrolet cars 10
overhaul On yosr premises Can
! save you 80 per cent. VIII also ac-
+ espl position in garage. Address
Geo Gitas. Gen lei. or can be
found At srocery store At Auto
+ Camp. pl-3-gt
slI.yERT0&E EAR PHONE aaa Au-
di Tube Tor fhe DEAF can b. mad ON
t~.al or rental. FIRES demonstration
20 ] William Day. Jr.. 30 Holly
wsod avenue Dsy;ona Beach. Fla
pf-9- -st
sslif NOT gst yuur eggs from the
Wsu who produces them aud save
money lave also q iew pulie's fof
sale. inquire - Z 5. Arhufhu o5
Aorih Underwood avenue, it3rd
house north of Bsown's store. Eiag
sfon pf-Ii-7t
THE FLOMiCH LUMBER is snpe.
Tor 20 other. a. il has not been tar-
pentined. Why nnt buy the best
when il costs no more Address
nay;oua OF Hogy Tin. The FIomlct
Company, Fnr s00-I-4-tf
ATTENTION DODGE AND FORD
oWMERS--Expsrt Repairs ami Al
igstmen;s by Specialist. Repair
ing Continuously Since Built. al
work Guaranteed Consult & MasH
Son or W J Drew. al Beach 4
First Ave. Telephone 1901.
p12-3i 90,
CARRIE Z. sWARTz-.'rivate Tutor
ing. SIS Coates St. Dayiona Reach
p-t2-2e- 26t.
AWNINGS. WINDOW SHADES
Brsperies and Cushions that have
class and Individuality that's The
kind we make. Weldon :. 73z Hal
fax ayenue. Phone 4sS-W.
WANTED-You 10 list your houses
for rent and realty for sale with tn
II Schultz Realty Co, Gardiner
Building Phone 574 s23-g-11.t
. GRADING DONE w..h four vince
automatic tractor -scrapers. Apgar
Bargman Tractor Co. nayt0na
Phone 336-J sSa- 10 :
Situations Wanted
For the time being the Daily New
will publish ads for Positions Want
Mexico weekly ledger., 1921-03-03
Word Received of John wayne's Death

Word Received of John Wayne's Death
A telegram from Howard Wayne
of Billings, Montana, announced the
death of John H. Wayne at that place,
Friday morning, February 18th. The
body wis brought to Mexico Mon
day, February 18th, over the Wabash,
and funeral services will be held at
the grave in Elmwood. No other ar
rangements have been made.
Mr.. Wayne had been in Billings
since April, 1920, and at the time Of
his death was in a hospital there. He
was about sixty-one years of age.
Three sons survive him; Ralph
Wayne of Washington, D. c., who is
in the employ of the United Press;
Roy Wayne and Howard Wayne, of
Billings. Three brothers also survive:
Joe Wayne of Moberly, Austin Wayne,
of Los Angeles, and W. A. Wayne of
Mexico.
Mr.. Wayne was a prominent cit
izen of Mexico wher he had been at
time in the grocery business with
W. ]. Rixey, and later Justice Of the
Peace and Police Judge. His wife,
who died last year, was formerly Miss
Mary Clanton. Many friends in this,
his native county, join the Ledger in
extending deep sympathy to the be-
reaved.,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1921-03-03
R0BT. FRITSCHE
DIES RESULT
Of ACCIDENT

Robert Fritsche, 81 years old, who
came to this country from Switzer-
land when he was two years old, was
fatally injured Wednesday morning
while saving wood on the farm of
Chas. wilkins, south Of this city. He
was rushed to the Audrain hospital
after being given first aid, but died
Thursday morning.
The machine with which he was
working had the fy-wheel break
while it was running at top speed. A
large section struck Mr.. Fritsche on
the right shoulder ~perforating the
lung and injuring him badly other
wise.
He is survived by a wife and no
children. Also by his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Rudolph Fritsche, and three
brothers, Fred, Of this county, John,
Of st. Louis, and Earnest, Of Neb-
raska. MI. Fritsche was q young
man of fine habits and popular with
everyone who knew him. The Ledger
joins the many friends Of the family
in extending deepest sympathy.
The funeral service of Robert
Fritsche was held Friday afternoon
at the Progress Church, sever miles
of Mexico, the Rev. Half
ner officiating
Mexico weekly ledger., 1921-03-03
Champ Cark,s sbirt.

Champ Clark likes shirts that have
q small red stripe. Not long ago he
went into the shop Of a Washington
haberdasher to buy q dress shirt.
Selecting n he gave the clerk a $40
o,ll and while waiting for his change
wandered around looking at the
shirts displayed. But let the former
speaker tell us about It.
I found a fine shirt with small
red stripes, and ] like to wear that
kind. During the war you could not
get a shirt with red stripes which
would not fade. I said to the clerk:
What is the price Of that shirt? 2
Three dollars
Give me that and take it out Of
the ten,
when he came back with the
change he did not have enough and
! called his attention TO II.
You are gouging me, What is
that extra so per cents for7'
That, replied the clerk, els the
sales tax that you d. fools enacted
up there in congress-