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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-17
GIRLS BASKETBALL
"Y" Girls Team Will Play HaiioweiI
High Sextette Friday Evening al
{ Y. M, C. 4. Cvmnasi,,r.


> A great exhibition of basketball will
be in order when the Y. M. c. A.
Girls basketball squad meet a girls
aggregation representing the high
school at Halloween, this coming Fiji
day evening. The game will be played
in the gymnasium at the ''Y" build
ing under the direction of the Pay
steal Director r. M. Sanborn. Tho
Augusta girls have been putting in a
lot of hard practice lately in nn:ici.
patton of this event. under the. direc-
ton of Miss Florence Nichols. physi-
cal training teacher for the ouhlic
schools of the city. The Hal.oweil
lassies have also been doing some
work and are coming, to the Capital
City for just one purpose. that Of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-17

The silent policeman at the juno
ton of State and Grove streets and
Western avenue has been removed
by the Police Department. Sometime
during the last storm somebody in a
team or an automobile ran into this
sta'wart sentinel and somewhat up
set it's composure making it's removal
rather necessary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-17

The arrival of Garston Hubert of
Roxton Falls, Canada, is hourly
looked forward to by his brother,
Donald Hubert, clerk at the shoe
store of J. Frank Bilodeau. A
pleasant part of his visit in the city
viii be the meeting of the two
brothers, neither of whom has ever
seen the other. Donald is % years
of age, and Garston, Is.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-17

Patrick H. Fitzgerald and Frank
r. Maxwell left Wednesday afternoon
fer Bangor. to attend the meeting of
the Grand Lodge, A. o. U. W., as
delegates from Hyland Lodge, No %
of this city. The first session was
hello last evening, and the fmeeti:as
will be continued today. 80
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-17

The Boston man who signed him
self "B. s. E." and wrote to City
Clerk Frank E. Southland an appeal
for a wife, is to be congratulated
as UP. to date six replies have been
received by the city clerk from Ia
dies in Maine communities from
Skowhegan to Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-17

County "Y'' Secretary Thomas r.
Leonard visited recently at the
Winslow High school and had a
conference with Physical Director
Mansfield regarding spring athlet-
les. He was present, later at a joint
meeting of the Fairfield Pioneers
and the Clinton Pioneers at which
an interesting program of address
ses and contests was carried out.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-17

The Augusta Ice Company will
complete today it's ice cut for this
winter. having cut 10000. tons and
filled both of it's houses. This ice
has all been out within a week. 1t
is very clear and measures 16 in
ches.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-17

John O'Connor Of Brunswick was :,
business caller Wednesday in this
city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-17
The Augusta Study Club win nee

The Augusta Study Club will meet
with Mrs. Ellinwood. 81 Sewall
street, Friday afternoon at ) o'clock.
Roll call, quotations, music by Mrs.
Kenworthy and Mrs. Brickett. Mrs.
Brewster, president of the State
Federation of Women's Clubs, will
be the guest of the Club.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-17

Division Commander Robert A.
Cony of the Sons Of Veterans was at
Mechanic Falls on Wednesday even
ing where he attended the initiation
of a class of candidates.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-17

Herbert E. Locke of the law firm
of Pattangali & Locke went Wednes-
day afternoon to Waterville, where in
the evening he spoke at get-t. .geth-.
or of the Unitarian Laymen's League
held in the Unitarian church lh,re.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-17

John G. Peterson Of Gardiner was
business caller Wednesday ut the,
office of County Register of Deeds
John M. Eastman at the court house.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-17

There will be no speakers at the
mid-winter meeting of the Maine
Federation of Women's Clubs to be
held today at the State House, &C
cording to the plans made. The
entire day will be taken up with
matters of business. Sessions will
commence at 10 A. NJ. and P. M.
Mrs. William E. Brewster of Dex-
ter is president of the Federation,
and Mrs. E. c. CARL of this city is
first vice president.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-17

! Word was received in the city
Wednesday from Guy o. Vickery,
who is passing the winter in the
South, that he was making his way
eastward from st. Petersburg, Flor
ida, toward the coast and at the
time of writing he was at the city
of Silver Springs. He is touring by
automobile. He wrote that all were
we'll and enjoying the season there.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-17

The 0. N. N. Club will meet with
Mrs. L, 7. Williams at IL Green
street this Thursday afternoon at
2:30.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-17

Imperial Lodge, Degree of Honor.
will meet at 230 Friday afternoon
with Mrs. Emma Jones, so Bangor
street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-17

Seth Williams Independent Relief
Corps will meet at 3 o'clock this at
ternoon in G. A. r. hall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-17

MISS Margaret Ramsdell of this
city went Wednesday. to Pittsfeld
for short stsy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-17

Hon. Frank D. Henderson of AL
fred. clerk of courts of York county
was visitor Wednesday in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-17

at 2 "a c.: 4 buiis at 5 ~ .; and
4 cows at &C.; 90 hogs ct 13c, Is
mixers at $40 . 1S5. y, q. piper
sold 8 mixers at 30 . 100. Rob-
ert Common sold 20 mich cows ut
900 p las.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-17

Paul Merrill of the Augusta
Flower shop took a day off from his
duties Wednesday. taking the oppor-'
tunity of visiting some of the ponds
of this vicinity famed for ice fish
ing. It is said that he returned in
due time with a catch that he
might we'll be proud of, consisting
of some of the handsomest pickerel
seen in these parts for many day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-17

Wellesley College women of Maine,
under the leadership of Miss Eliza
beth M Conant, 143 Park street,
Portland, have just closed their first
weeks canvass of alumnae for the
s2,700,O00 Semi Centennial Fund to
be raised by Commencement Day.
Chairmen in all parts of the state
reported encouraging results to the
Portland headquarters. Miss Mabelle
Little, 81 State street. is the local
chairman for Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-17
DAILY KENnEBEc JOURNAL THURSDAY, FEBRUARY IT. 1921

winning. Both squads have some tine
basketball material and both are said
to be capable Of giving the fans .
fine exhibition.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-17
street is receiving treatment at the
Augusta General hospital.

J, c. Hussey of Oakland was a vis-
itor, Wednesday in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-17
AUGUSTA LOCALS

Wednesday morning for Boston on a
brief business trip,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-17

Mrs. Bertha Fox of 176 State
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1921-01-04
Most Excellent
Woman Passes

Mrs. Mary Talbot, aged IS
years, an aunt Of Mrs. John H.
Blount. Miss Emma Lee Young and
Mrs. II, r. French, died at her home
in North Middletown ON. last Fri
day. For months she had been az
flicted with paralysis and the APP
preaching end came without q
shock. Mrs. Talbot is survived by
three sons, John, Mason and Tollie.
She had been for long period a
working member Of the Church of
the Disciples Of Christ and her La
bors were OF great value in her
neighborhood. The funeral service
over her remains we're held at her
late home with burial in the North
Middletown Cemetery.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1921-01-04
EXCELLENT MT. STERLING MAN

Robert 7. Bean, formerly one Of
the most enterprising citizens and
business men Of this city, now Of
Wichita, Kansas, was here among
friends the past week. In days past
Mr. Bean was worth much to Mt.
Sterling and evidences Of his worth
are visible to this day. Our people
always have had a glad welcome for
Mr.. Bean. Robert, Junior, is a pro
fessiOnal man Of distinction with his
home in the West. Richard is pres
ident Of ones Of the strongest and
most popular banks in Louisville,
and his daughter, Miss Mary Bear,
is teacher in mech favor for her
ap-to-date methods, land enjoys a
very lucrative position.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1921-01-04
TOBACCO MARKET STOPPED
INDIGNATION MEETING HELD

Tuesday was one Of the most exciting days the his
tory Of the local tobacco market which opened at the
Farmers House few minutes after o'clock with inn
nlense crowd present
The sSle started with Paul Essex, manager Of the
Farmers House, officiating starter. The floor was
filled with mixed grade ranging from very poor to high
class leaf Prices ranged from onchaf cent per pound
up to 90 cents -Four rows were sold at these figures amid
crys of stop the sale, 'cut it out hold and others
When the fifth started the demonstration be-
80 noisy that Mr. Essex announced the sale adj
iourned and asked the growers to meet at the Court
House at 10 clock
Promptly at this hour a crowd estimated at from
800 to 1000 tobacco growers and those directly inter
esed in the crop NIT and were addressed from the steps
by Maos j. Burlnett who pointed out that Montgonl-
cry county was only one Of many hurley producing col
ties and urged our people to withhold any decision until
the other counties heard from He further stated
that the buyers were not to blame for the prevailing
prices they only acting under orders. repre-
sentative of the warehouses stated that the warehouses
here owned by local people and would be open to
sell would close their doors for the the grow
ers directed In the opinion of Major Burchet and
orty of those present the correct to pursue to
ascertain If the manufacturers paying the highest
price they intend to and to cooperate with the ohc
Central Kentucky counties and not sell pound this year
nor produce single stalk the coming season
1t is understood the markets at Lexington Paris,
Carlisle and other nearby markets have all shut down and
that Indignation meeting was in progress at Lexington
The low prices offered indeed calamity to the
growers and the business interests generally Of Central
Kentucky and COOL conservative action is the only sou
ton to the perplexing problem
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1921-01-04
TO THE VOTERS OF
MONTGOMERY COUNTY

I am candidate for Sheriff of
Montgomery county, subject to the
action Of the Democratic party at
the August primary. I was born in
this county and have voted every
vote / ever cast in my life in the
county except one which / cast in
Bourbon county, where | was then
living.
/ have always been Democrat,
and never failed to support Che
nominees Of my party.
| am making this race as mem
Der of no faction and ] do not intend
getting on any slate At the proper
time I win name competent and re-
liable Democratic deputies and
promise a faithful administration Of
the affairs coming under my juris-
diction. ] win be grateful to you FOL
your support and influence.
Respectfully yours,
Warren w. Stoner.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1921-01-04

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'sn''s'T''7f o''o 0ps o. Mon'g0'neFy
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The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1921-01-04
Kentucky Crop Report

The annual revised estimates of
acreage and prediction of crops in
Kentucky for 1920, issded December
s1st by the U. S. Bureau Of Crop
Estimates in cooperation with State
Commissioners Of Agriculture W. G.
Hanna, show an estimated produc-
ton Of 1OO,650,OO0 bushels Of corn;
467, 100000 pounds Of tobacco Of all
types in the state; 100000 bushels
of wheat; 1926 900 bushels Of 6ais;
6,4v5, 900 bushels Of Irish potatoes,
and 1,5Os,OOO tons Of hay
The estimates for all crops are
given in, the accompanying tables,
and indirate increases in production
of corn, oats, barley, potatoes, ap-
pies, peaches, pears, sorghum, soy
beans and clover seed; the same pro
duetion as in 1919 Of beans, cow
peas and sweet potatoes, and de-
creased production Of tobacco, rye,
wheat and hay. Burnley tobacco pro-
ductien in the state increased tac-
cording TO un-revised estimates)
from about 2ls,OoO,OOO pounds in
1919 to about 236,5OO,0OO pounds in
1920. These estimates may be
slightly revised later when more
complete checking up Of yields is
possible. The reduction Of dark to-
bacco acreage in Western kentucky,
together with light yield in some
other counties in 1920 reduced the
estimates Of the states total to-
bacco crop Of al types from 49s,-
100000 pounds in 1919 to 467,5OO,-
900 pounds Of all types together in
1920.
The acreage Of wheat sown in
Kentucky in the fan Of 1920 is esti-
mated az c25,OOc acres, the same as
in 1919, the condision Of the crop
December i, 1920, being "a per cent
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1921-01-04
Combined Tax
Office Urged

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ment 81 the present system 81 taxa
fIon to meet ohanrea conditions were
recommended IS tbe louisville
Board Of EduaIirat;on 4 report
presented 70 Mavor Smith last weeI.
Although Tie Recommendations Of
III hoard which eo,nn,eted AZ worry
have been contained i tbc rero,.ts ~
nrev;ous boards IL canal::z..ti.sn u
il apparent chat i f;oht Viii be mada
bv Louisville 70 have the tax office
merged Il tie next session 81 tho
Kentucky Legislature.
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The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1921-01-04

-.
Mrs. J. L. Robinson aged 60 years,
died at the home Of her dPughser'
Mrs.. Walter Turner on Sycamore
street sunday morning st $3.50
O'clock Of Bright's disease Mrs.
Robinson was pure ard noble
Christian woman and had been Q
member Of the PresbyteriaE church
since childhood. She was . woman
who first loved her God, then her
family and misunderstanding true 70
each and every trust. She was mar
RED in Virginia in 1877 to J. L Rob
inson and came to this city soon
afterward, where she has since
made her home Besides her husband
she is survived by fdhr Children,
Miss Eta Robinson and Mrs. Waiter
v. Turner, Of this city; Tom Robin
son, Of Newport, and Early Robin
son, Of this city The funeral was
held at the Presbyterian church
xpday afternoon at 2:3o o'clock,
6hducted by Rev. M v. P. Yea
\ Han and the remains Laid to rest in
! Machpslah Cemetery.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1921-01-04
A HAPPY REUNION

w. t. Tyler had all Of his children
to- spend their Christmas with him,
for the first time in many years.
They were as follows; M. A. Tyler,
and wife, Of Philadelphia, Pa; J.
D. McColm and wife, Of Hunting
ton, w. Va; J., o. Tyler and wife,
Of Winchester, KY, and Miss Doro-
thy Tyler, who lives at home.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1921-01-04
Ohio State Loses
to California

The University Of Celifcrnia's
Awonder team,s defeated the big ten
champions Of Ohio State at Passa-
dena, Cal. New Years Day by the
score Of 2s to 0, ontplaying her ep-
ponents in every department Of the
game. This was the largest score
California had ever rolled up against
an Eastern team and quite sur
prise to followers Of the game
throughout the country.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1921-01-04
Centre Triumphs
Over Texas Team

won their New Years game over the
Texas Christian University at Fort
Worth, Texas, by the overwhelming
score Of So TOT. On the Centre team
this year were seven native Texas
boys and they certainly did take a
"crimpp out Of the Lone Star uni-
versity.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1921-01-04
PuBLIt RENTING OF FARM

Having decided to locate else
where I viii rent TO the highest and
best S;d3r at the Courthouse door
~ Mt. Sssrling on Monday Court
day., JataafS II, 1921, at ] o'clork,
p. M, "A farm containing so acres
on the tiddville pike, A miles from
Mt. steIing. Farm wen improved
and in blight of schoolhouse, For
ihfotml ion, call on MS. Vivian
Watts Mt. Sterling, KY, r. R. S.
III (24-et-pd.-e-o-i)
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1921-01-04
ADDITIONAL SOCIAL

Mrs, Carmen Smith, If the Gin
cinnati Conservatory Of Music, is the
guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. S. 8 Rails.
Mr.. and Mrs. Marshall Foley, Of
Lexington, and Mr.. and Mrs. j. M-
Robb, Of Jessamine county, are here
today for the funeral Of Mr.. B. p.
Jeffries.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1921-01-04
BANK STOCK FOR SALE

| win offer for sale publicly, at
the Court House door, Saturday,
January 9th, at 1;9o P. M. five
shores stock Exchange Bank Of
Kentucky.
H. R PREWITT, Agent
Allen Prewitt Heirs.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1921-01-04
PocKErBoOK LOST

Black leather, containing So in
currency, some small change and a
meal ticket on Windsor Hotter, Paris
Reward if returned to Miss Stella
Stephens, Phone sos.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1921-01-04
STOCKHOLDERS, MEETING

There win be a meeting of, the
stockholders Of the Flesher Petro-
leum Company in their offices in
Lexington Monday morning, Janu-
airy 10th, at 10 O'clock.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1921-01-04
SWEET GLOVER AND HONEY

Sow sweet clover, cheaper and
better than red clover. Buy direct
from grower, special scarified seed
for prompt termination. Prices and
circulars free. Also prices on honey,
JOHN A. sHEEHAN,
r. r. D. No. A. Falmouth, KY
l24-6t)
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1921-01-04

The fool and his money are soon
parted Headline in daily paper.
Yes but the mystery is how they aver
happened to get together in the first
place.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1921-01-04
CARD OF THANKS

We desire to express our sincere
thanks to our relatives, friends and
neighbors for their many acts Of
kindness and sympathy shown us in
the illness and death Of our dearly
beloved wife and mother.
]. I. Robinson and children.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1921-01-04
c0ALI coALl

Alarge stock Of the highest grades
Of coal in our yards at a price as
low as can be bought, Mt. Sterling
Commission & Storage Co.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1921-01-04
coALI COAL

For the best coal in Mt, Sterling
go to the Mt. Sterling Commission s
Storage Co, S. P. Gheenwade,
Prop, Phone 2
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1921-01-04

December |, 1919, and 1O-year
average December /, OF ss.4 per
cent.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1921-01-04
SELLS NICE PROPERTY

w. T. Fitzpatrick sold this week
the house and lot on East High st.
he bought at the Master Commits
sioner's Sale At November Court to
0. +. Evans for $4,000.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1921-01-04
F0R sALE

25 hare bred Rhode Island Red
hensA phone s4s-W-l (24-2t-pd)
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1921-01-04

FOR SALE OR REET-A small
farm.--Miss Mary Evans, No. SO
Clay street. (1e-tf)
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1921-01-04

Some users of printing
save pennies by getting
inferior work and lose
dollars through lack Of
advertising value in the
work they get. Printers
as a rule charge very
reasonable, prices;- for
none of them get rich,
although nearly all of
them work hard.
Moral: Give your print
ing to. a good printer
and save money.
OUR PRINTING rs
UNExCEI.LED
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1921-01-04

in Washington about two
weshe cor ference with was, held
Sshingt N it was through the
yodfQf Commissioner Boggs and
fssn@GloSSs'witb the assistance Of Sem
SSSsidE o. Stanley that project rs-
Tssa to in this letter was made a
Stal aid project. At the time that
s@3ommAsion had designated this
Tadpart sf the federal aid project.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1921-01-04
Johnson COUNTY
APPROPRIATES 100000

"A letter has been received by H:
G. Garrett, Of the State Highway
Commission, from James w. Turner
Of Paintsville, in which he states
that Fiscal Court has passed an or
der spproprsting 100000 toward
the Federal I'D project which was
The Washington times., 1921-07-03
How Dempsey Put
Finishing Touch
On Carpenter

JERSEY CITY, July a.
Here is how Jack Dempsey re-
tanned his title today by
knocking out Georges Carpen-
tier in the fourth round:
Dempsey came from his cor
ner like panther as the
gong rsng, crossing the ring
and menacing the challenger.
who gave ground. The cham
pion drove a terrific right hook
to the point of the French
mans chin and the latter was
down like shot.
Dempsey walked away as
Referee Ertle slowly counted
up to eight. Carpenter stirred
and regained his feet at the
count of nine.
: The champion shot a right
lab to the stomach, followed It
rapidly with left and right to
the same place, and Georges
crumpled. Dempsey then sent
his famous left into the stom-
ach again for the last blow Of
the fight, for Carpenter fell
knocked out for the count Of
ten.
The Washington times., 1921-07-03
ARLINGTON COUNTY THIRD
IN SCHOLASTIC RATING

RICHMOND, Va. July 2.-Prince
Seorge county. Virginia, leads all the
other sub-divisiops, of the State In
scholastic attainments. according to
statistics issued today by ]. N. Hill
man. secretary OF the State board OF
education.
The next nine counties in order are
Norfolk Arlington. Nansemond. James
City, Henrico,i Bath, Elizabeth City,
Loudoun and. Northampton. Franllin
county has the lowest standing.
The ratings of counties are based on
financial and academic matters, and
include the annual average salary OF
teachers, per cent OF local funds in
salaries. cost per room. per capita
cost OF instruction and maintenance.
attendance percentage. etc.
The Washington times., 1921-07-03
WAR BRIDE TRIES TO
KILL SELF WITH GAS

NEW YORK. July s.--Mrs Annie
Poarch, nineteen years old. German
bride Of a former American soldier.
attempted to commit suicide last
night. according 10 the police, by IN
halins illuminating gaI in the kitchoa
Of her home. She was removed 10
Flower Hospital
The young woman, daughter "
wealthy Germans came here two
months ago and married Poarch. whon
she met while he vas 9th the Amor
can army OF occupation on the Rhi,' y.
Her parents had threatened TO die
own her II she should marry the
American, Il was said. About two
weeks ago, the police say, the young
wife became homcsick and attempted
to kill herself by ,nhaling gas.