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Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-07-27
WILL DEMAND
AUTO TAXES

The city autohrities are going
ahead with their plans to enforce
the collection of license monies not
paid by the first OF August At the
Mayors office this morning it was
announced with all finality that par
ties must pay the prescribed license
taxes this week or the penalties
would be enforced This includes
the license tax for operating an au-
tomobile in the corporate limits,
the city continuing to insist that 1t
is empowered to do so under the
charter.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-07-27

by international News Service.)
Washington, July 27.-The Unit
Cd States has made new demands
upon soviet Russia for the imme
date release OF American citizens
who are now held prisoners in Rus
STA, it was learned at the State
Department today. The note Of this
government vciceing the demands
las been dispatched to the Amer
icsn consular agent at Reval to be
handed to the soviet representative
there for communication to his gov
eminent. This is understood to be
the first direct demand MADE upon
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-07-27
lNR. NORTON TALKS
TO LEGION POST

Al ", Norton, field REPRESENTATIVE
OF the American Legion, addressed
meeting of Legion members in the
post rooms, last night, on the gen.
eral purposes of the organization.
suggesting in particular that the post
set for itself. the accomplishment of
some specific program which could
be submitted to the membership as
rallying point Mr.. Robert Bar
ton, of Winchester, was present and
made a brief address on the work in
Virginia. Refreshments We're serv-
ed
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-07-27
SAYS he overheard
Base BALL PLnTTERS
"Bi||y" Maharg Is A Star
Witness.
tRv international news service.)

by international news SerVice.)
Chicago, July 27-Wiliam C"Bil-
Ivy Maharg, the States star wit
ness in the Black Sox scandal
trial" today testified on the stand
that he heard Eddie Cicotte tell Bill
Burns that he and Chick Gandil
were going to throw the 1919 world
series. The alleged conversation be-
tween the former White Sox player
and Burns took place, according to
Maharg, at the Ansonia hotel in New
York shortly before. Maharg's inside
story of the bribery, double eros
sing, etc, in connection with the
games, was considered a strong
charge in the prosecution. The state
was expected to finish its case with
Maharg's testimony today.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-07-27
DELEGATE DOWNS
NAMED COUNSEL

Delegate Harry A. Downs. of this
city and Shepherdstown, has accept
ed the position OF special attorney
for the department of agriculture
Of the state, to give particular at
tention to the census of cattle
throughout the state and to the en-
forcement of the commercial feed
ing law which. he says, has been
found difficult to enforce uniform
ly. He began his duties, which take
him all over the state. about a
month ago. The appointment is for
an indefinite period, it was said.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-07-27

Hooff rector, at which prayers will
be offered up for rain
The authorities OF Frederick. like
those of Martinsburg, are beseech-
ing the people to discontinue the
sprinkling of streets. flushing Of
cutters, and even sprin!;ling gard
ems. Garden truck is all right in it's
place but what's the use of having
anything to eat if one dies of thirst?
The drought is worrying many in
this section Gardens and fields are
parehed and copious rainfall
would be welcomed from the bottom
OF every ones heart,
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-07-27
FIRST FORMAL NOT r. TO RUSS
DEMANDS YAM KS RELEASE
OR NO FO Old FOR STARVING

soviet Russia for the release OF The
Americans, previous oyertures Eav-
ing been carried on through neutral
agencies. The communication is I'm
derstood to contain stern warn.
ing to Russia that the soviet au-
thorities can hold no hope for any
American aid for the people of Rus
STA Suffering from starvation and
disease while American prisoners
arc being held prisoners. There are
about eight Americans held in Ja1ls
in Russia and approximately 100
more who are being detained by the
soviet authorities although they ere
rot actually in prison.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-07-27
POKER
PLAYERS FINED

Seven negroes and two white men,
whose names could not be secured,
were arrested by Officer c. w, Will
son and tried before Recorder zir-
kle for gambling. The men were
caught mapping by Officer Wilson
as he casually strolled through the
western part of Martinsburg on an
inspection trip. His attention was
first attracted by the words: "
best youse a quatah." Crawling to
a bank he looked down upon an ex-
citing game and called halt
Some Of the men started to run, but
,frained when Officer Wilson COW
ed them with his blue steel.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-07-27
ARE HELD TO
GRAND JURY

Ray Mussetter and Harry Ever
hart, North Mountain, charged by
15-year old Elizabeth Besaw, near
Hedgesville, with attempted felon-
ious assault, were given a prelim-
mary hearing Tuesday afternoon be-
fore Justice j. G. Wolf They were
held in the sum Of $4,000 bail for
action Of the grand jury. The youths
are arranging to furnish the bail
The girl has but one arm.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-07-27
ARE TAKING
PRECAUTIONS

London, July 27.-The British gov
eminent has taken precautions to
safeguard the lives Of crown forces
in Ireland if the armistice is sudden
ly broken off, Austin Chamberlain,
spokesman for the government, an
nounced in the house of commons
this afternoon. The declaration was
made in reply to question by a
coalition-unionist.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-07-27
DELEGATES TO
CONFERENCE

The official board of First United
Brethren church elected Mr.. r. c.
Williams as delegate to the annual
Virginia Conference at Dayton, Va,
In September. Mr. J. f. Oliver was
elected alternate. The Second Uni
ted Brethren church elected Mr.. J.
W. W"0urn, delegate, and Mr.. Ed
Reynolds, alternate.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-07-27
BAND CONCERT
THURS. NIGHT

Director Andrew Comrey, Of Com
rey's Concert Band, today announc-
ed that the band would appear for
the first time this season in an open
air concert in the Public Square
Thursday night. The concert Is
scheduled for o'clock and the pro-
gram will appear tomorrow.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-07-27
MEETING FOR SCHOOLS.

County Superb ltendent Palmer T.
Keesecker, Jr., will hold meeting
at Ganotown on Friday night in the
interest Of the bond issue Of $685.
600 for a high and graded schools
for the Gerrardstown district, which
will be voted upon next Tuesday by
the voters Of the district. Prosi.
dent A. r. Griffith Of the Board OF
Education Of the district, will also
attend il his physical condition per-
mits.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-07-27
ARMED GUARDS TO
PREVENT LYNCH!NC
OF Seven Negroes In Alabama
Jail.
(By international News ServIce)

(By International News SerVIce)
Stottsboro, Ala, July 27.-Armed
guards have been thrown about the
Jail here in an effort to prevent an
outbreak Of mob violence against
seven negroes, who are being held
in connection with the shooting Of
Deputy u. S. Marshall Edward
Moody on Sunday The negroes were
rounded up yesterday and last night
after it was learned they had at
tended a dance at the home Of Joe
Stone, another negro, who Is alleg-
ed TO have fired the shot that kill
ed Moody Threats Of lynching have
been prevalent since the men were
taken into custody
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-07-27
THE ENGLISH
TO PLAY SAFE
(sy International News servIce.)

London, July 27.-Great Britain
will not enter into Asia Minor In at
tempt to restore peace between the
Turkish nationalists and the Greeks
it was form 'lv a1lounced in COM
mons this afternoon. Austin Cham
berlain, speaking for the govern
ment said that 'the moment does
not appear favorable to try to es
tablish peace in the Near East"
The Turkish government at Cos.
stantinople had appealed to the al.
lies to intervene.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-07-27
YES. WE MEAN 1T,

That our prices on mems and boys
suits, shoes, first considering quail
ity, are the lowest in Martinsburg.
There are no better shoes made
than Deacon" nor better salts than
college Cut"
Pure wool bathing suits.
Mems Palm Beach suits. $3.50
THE HUB Sells It Cheaper"
IN 1t
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-07-27
BRYAN PINCHED
FOR SPEEDING

Waukegan, Ill.,, July 27.--William
Jennings Bryan, speeding from De-
levan, Wis, to Waukegan to deliver
a lecture, was arrested at Antioch,
ILL, 1t was learned today. The COM
moner told the constable who he
was but it made no difference. The
police judge did not impose a fine.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-07-27
PENNSY OFFERS
MEN PIECEWORK

ICY TUIcI VHNEVTIaI NCW5 OCT VTCo.I
Wilmington, Del, July 27.--No-
tees posted at local shops OF the
Pennsylvania Railroad Co. today
offered piece work employment to
hundreds Of former employees. 1t
is believed here that the plant will
be dismantled If the offer is not ac-
cepted by the workers.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-07-27
MORGAN COUNTY PICNIC.

The annual picnic Of the farmers
and citizens Of Morgan county will
he held this year on August on the
Samuel Peters farm near Berkeley
Springs. a number of Berkeley
county people will attend as usual.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-07-27

Mrs. Louis Gettle and baby daugh-
ter, Jane, left this morning for a
visit with her cousin, Mrs. George
l.. Freeze at her home on Dry Run.
Judge j. NJ Woods will leave to-
morrow for 4 trip through the North,
including visits to Nsw York. Boston,
Montreal, Quebec and trip across
Lake CnOrya
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-07-27
REFERRED TO
SUP. COUNCIL
(By International News Service

Paris, July 27.--The supreme
council at its meeting on August 4
will decide whether allied reinforce
ments shall be sent to Upper Slle-
STA. Upon motion by England the
lnter-allied ambassadorial council
today decided to refer the question
TO the supreme council when II
meets
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-07-27
YARD PARTY

The Berkeley Baseball Club will
hold a festival at Four Mile Woods
on July 90, 1921. Ice cream, pop,
soup, chicken sandwiches, etc, will
be served. All are welcome.
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Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-07-27
SEMI-ANNUAL REMNANT DAY
TOMORROW-TH

All remnants, soiled ends, and odd
ments of all kinds, at just one,half
regular selling price. We feature
it twice a year only
SPlLLMAN BROS, Inc.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-07-27
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS DAY.

At Spillman Bros, Inc. All rem
nants one-half off. Every depart
ment in the store contributes some
thing to this event. 1t LIP
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-07-27
WATER USERS.

All water users are hereby mott
fed not to waste water as there is
only Is inches in reservoir.
I &c Up 2t
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-07-27

Accused of either kidnapping or
abductiug Elma Roberts, Is year old
daughter of Ebb Roberts at Paden
City, w. Va, Saturday evening two
men, giving the names of John
Clemens and Jack Moss. were ta-
ken into custody in the Tagg board
ing house on Grant avenue, Mounds
vile Monday. Mike Yaderish, a
third member of the party, escaped
from the officer Deputy sheriffs
from New Martinsville went to
Moundsyille and took the pair into
custody. Roberts took his daughter
home.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-07-27
DAILY MARKET REPORT

The following are the prevailing
prices being paid by Martinsburg
merchants and elevators today.
Note:-The prices quoted below
for the local markets are the prices
laI.rn nra nffnrino M rnan., 4ndnr-
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-07-27

DODGE SEDAN FOR SALE
See DR.. H. S. Gardner, Gardner
,partments. Z 26 Up ct
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-07-27

II YOU need a boy for any kind
OF work, call the "Y". 6 81 1ptf
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-07-27

County Clerk and Mrs. Paul H.
Martin and son returned Yesterday
from wee&.anG trip to CapoA
Springs. Virginia.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-07-27
weaker Predictions

Partly CLOUDY tonight and
Thursday, probably thunder
storms; not quite SO warm Thur
day. =
ToDAY'S NEWS FIRST
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The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1921-04-13
Will Remove Bodies
OF Soldier Dead
From, France May I

WASHINGTON. April i3.-Work
IN tho actual exhumation OF bodies
OF the soldier dead Inferred In the
Surcsncs Cemetery, Belleau Wood
Cemetery. and tho Argonne Gene.
terry will begin after May l. next. On
'ly those bodies from these cemoter-
les will be removed TO this country
whore requests for tholr return have
been filed with the Cemeterial Divi-
sion, Office OF tho Quartcrmastar
General OF tho Army. Warrington,
u. c. These cemeteries. together with
the Flanders Field Cemetery TT DO.
ny. Department OF tho hlBnc. have
been dcslgnated as permanent AmcIi'
can cemeteries for the iniefment Of
the dead not to be returned 10 this
country. This will In no way affect
tho previous requests OF relatives for
the return OF remains TO this country
either for private burial or pur.ll In
national cemeteries.
Mapor General II. l.. Rogers. the
Quartormaster General, announced
today:
Preparations arc now being made
to begin work in early summer. The
necessary supplies and labor are be-
Ing concentrated near these cemeter-
les. and tho Department expects the
work to bo greatly expedited when
exhumations begin. The relatives OF
the American soldier dead have been
very patient In waiting for the return
OF the remains OF their loved ones
Tho War Department has sought al
all times to acquaint them with the
magnitude OF the task as we'll as the
many difficult and unforeseen OBJ
stacles that were and are being con
fronted In this task"
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1921-04-13
DORRIS PERSONALS

DORIS, Cal. April lS.-B. X. Col
Iier, attorney at Yreka, was y!sl-
tor here Yesterday on business while
enroute to Klamath Falls.
The interest owned by C. IL, Nor
man In the pool room next to the
Star Theater has been purchased by
Henry Jaeckel OF Dunsmuir. Mr.
Jaeckel IN a brotherin-law OF Muir
ray Goodrich. the other partner
Frank NJ. Jones of klamath Falls
Is hauling the huge transformers
from the Doris power station to
klamath by way OF Merrill, using q
Mack truck. The transformers, which
weigh eight tons apiece. are being
replaced by larger ones.
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1921-04-13
AUTO ACCIDENTS KILL
is2, WASHINGTON, 1920,

SPOKANE, Wash, April l3.-Dur-
ing the year 1920 there were lSa
people killed In automobile accidents
In the State of Washington, according
to figures compiled by the Spokane
police department. OF these IA deaths
occurred in Spokane, sn intensive
campaign to reduce the number OF
autom obile accidents here is now un'
der way.
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1921-04-13
TIMBER WORKERS SEEK
MEMBERS AT WEED

WEED, April 13.--An effort is
being made to reorganize the Weed
local OF the Timberworkers Union.
Practically every employe OF the
company in Weed has been ap-
preached and solicited to Join the
union. No attempt is being made
at present to enroll the employees
in the logging camps.
Shortly after the union was or
ganized, about IS months ago
practically all employees OF the com
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1921-04-13

Harding is the name Of new town
eouth of Salt Lake City. II was nam
cd in honor OF the President and a
lot was decided for him.
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1921-04-13

Bernard Shaw has informed the
theaters OF the European Continent
that he will not consent to the pro
duction OF his plays there as It is not
worth while financially because OF
the present rate OF exchange.
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1921-04-13

pany we're employees of the COM
pany we're members. However. at
present scarcely 25 per cent are
members.
The union was considerably weak
ened recently. when following strike
agitation, about SO OF their mem
bers, including two Of the principal
officers, we're discharged By the
Weed Lumber company.
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1921-04-13

Have You Seen Kelley today?
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1921-04-13
rI1RITIrKE RIVERS

Take advantage OF my outside SER
vice. l have a car and like to drive
II. You need furniture and would
like to buy II. Call 41-W and ] win
send for you; also take you home.
PERKINS FURNITURE HOUSE
"Tha Fumisher Of Happy Homes"
~~~~>~~~~>ss>s~es~ >>se>'~es'~>ees>~-s>~
sutficisnt safeguards In the way his
timber is cut, his slashings disposed
Of, and fire danger avoided to actu-
ally reforest the land.
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1921-04-13

A GROUND HOG CASE
You've got the money; I've got the
furniture. Let's swap.
PERKINS FURNITURE HOUSE
"The Furnisher Of Happy HOmes
17tf
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-01-18
The Child Conservation League

The C. C. l.. will hold its regular
meeting on Wednesday. Jan. 10, at
$3.50. Please note that the place of
meeting will be the Sunday school
room of the Methodist church instead
os the Mems Bible class room. The
general topic for discussion this time
is Child Self-Reliance, and
the following program has been ar
ranged:
Mistaken Kindnesses in Parents Of
ten Result in Weak and Vacillating
Characters in Children Mrs. D. T.
Afford.
Reading-"Against Wind and Tide, y
Mrs. V. NJ. Housley.
Training the Child to Do His Own
Thinking Developes the Resourceful
Man" Mrs. L. p Broadfield..
Music-Selected, Miss Iris Quimby
These meetings are open to the
public and anyone interested in chile
welfare will find them exceedingly
interesting,
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-01-18
DISTRICT CONVENTION
PENINSULAR CASUALTY
COMPANY MEETS HERE

The Orlando District of the Penin-
ular Casualty Company held its an
ual convention in Lakeland on Sat-
,rday, 'Jan. Is, at the office of the
ocal agent. II. X. Hooks A verv
1terestng meeting was held, splendid
'eports being made for the year 1929
lowing last year to be the banner
ear in the history Of she company.
New plans and pledges were made
or the new year. After the meeting
royal supper was enjoyed at Bu-
hanans care. then all left for home
lfter having spent a most pleasant
'ay in our beautiful city. All were.so
LEASED with Lakeland that they ex-
ressed the wish that the next meet
ng would also be held here.
Those attending were Supt. B.
:. Johnson. Orlando, and the follow
ng agents: c. F. Doyle, Orlando;
r.. A. Stein, Orlando; S. NJ. Crombie,
sanford; L. g. Steinmeyer, DeLand;
/. Z. Yelyington. Fort Myers; l..
}. Arick, Brooksville; F. F. Ingram,
4akeland; II. X. Hooks, Lakeland
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-01-18
POULTRY EXHIBIT AT
SOUTH FLORIDA FAIR TO
BREAK ALL RECORDS

Tampa, Fla, Jan. 1S.-The great
est poultry show ever held in the
south is promised by the poultry de-
partment of the South Florida Fair
and Gasparilla Carnival, which will
be held at Tampa, Feb. 3 to II, ar
rangements having been made to show
not less than 1000 chickens Of vari-
Gus breeds. This has necessitated the
erection of additional buildings and
the purchase of 1000 additional
coops.
The railroads and. steamboat lines
will give their usual low round trip
rates to Tampa from all points in
Florida, north and south, and Tam
pans are making arrangements to
house and feed the largest crowds
yet brought to the city.
Among the new buildings on the
grounds behind the Tampa Bay hotel
is that to be devoted to the ex-
hibit from Mexico, which has been
arranged for display in Tampa and
Italy, and which will be shipped to
Tampa from Tampico Jan. 20. An ex-
hibit from the Dominion of Canada
will also be pleasing feature. 9th
er new buildings have been erected
and additional improvements made
on the grounds.
Members of Ye Mystic Krewe o.
/ Gasparilla, who elected their king ana
queen last week.. are preparing fol
another brilliant appearance. ant
Egypt Temple, obies of the Mystic
Shrine, will stage the most brillian
street pageant and initiation cere
| monial vet presented by the. great Or
II
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-01-18
INVESTIGATION OF
BAIRD LYNCHING BEGUN

Jasper, Ala, Jan. 1S.-ITnder a
heavy military guard six witnesses
were examined today by a special
grand jury inquiring into the lynch
ing of William Baird, miner. Eleven
members of the National Guard are
under arrest in connection with the
lynching. Baird was in Jail charged
with the killing of the guardsman.
when small mob took him out of
Jail and lynched him.