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Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-07-01
FIRST NATIONAL
MSTALLS VAULT
Latest Type Of Steel Lined Vault With
Circular Manganese Steel Time Lock
Door Being Completed This Week
ONLY ONE In THIS SECTION

Installation is being completed
this week in the First Nationa
Bank Building of the most eff.
cient type of burglar proof vault
modern science and engineering
has been able to construct. The
vault proper consists of three
plates of steel, one of armor
plate, one of non burning steel
and one of Bessemer cold rolled
steel, securely bolted to each
other from the inside of the vault.
The door is Of circular type,
eighty inches in diameter and is
made of Manganese steel, twelve
inches thick. It is governed by
a four clock time lock mechanism
and two combination locks.
The vault and door were man.
ufactured by the Mosler Safe
Company, of Hamilton, Ohio, at
a cost to the bank of approxi-
mately fifteen thousand dollars.
Considerable difficulty was ex-
perienced by the MosIer erector
in getting the door of the vault
from the freight siding at Roa-
noke Rapids to the vault location.
The door alone weighs twenty
thousand pounds and when load
ed on the heaviest trailer
that could be procured in the
county, promptly crashed through
to the ground, the well braced
girders of the trailer collapsing
under the strain. 1t finally had
to be hauled to the bank on rollers
on wooden track.
This vault is the only one of its
kind in this part of the State
and those who may be interested
IN this most modern mechanism !
for safeguarding wealth from
those who might attempt to
break through and steal" are
invited by the bank
officials to come in and see the
new vault for themselves.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-07-01
Capital Stock Returns
Must Be Filed

| desire to call to the attention
of the taxpayers of this District
that the provisions of the Reve-
nue. Act of 1918 require all cor.
porations, associations, joint
stock companies, whether croat-
ed by statute or by contract, and
insurance companies, whether or
not organized for profit or hav-
ing a Capital Stock represented
by shares to file during the
month of July Capital Stock Re-
turns, Form 7O7.
Every corporation must file a
return, Form 707 whether taxable
or non taxable. Companies
claiming exemption as mot en-
gagged in business" are as hold
ing corporations, " inactive"
simply holding undeveloped
mineral or timber land" ''leas-
ed," personal service" !" and
''non-taxable," are required to
file a return and attach a letter,
preferably an affidavit, setting
forth clearly the reason they
should not be subject to tax.
Banks and Insurance companies,
however, are permitted to attach
their annual acknowledgements
in lieu of filling out Exhibits A,
Exhibits B and c must be COM
pleted.
Since all Capital Stock returns
are audited in the office of the
Commissioner of Internal
Revenue, it is absolutely essen
tial that each corporation CON-
plete Exhibits A, b and G, of
Form 707 in full; otherwise, the
companies will be called upon
through correspondence by the
Commissioner of Internal Reve-
nue. to supply this information
which will be a source of great
annoyance both to the taxpayer
and the Government.
Both parent and subsidiary
corporations must each file separ-
ate returns, Form TOT. Consolid-
ated returns for parent and sub
sidiary are not permitted under
the Capital Stock Law.
Capital Stock Tax is an excise
tax, payable in advance, for the
privilege of doing business based
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-07-01
CHOCOYOTTE COUNTRY
CLUB ORGANIZED
Directors Elected, Committees Appointed and
Purchase Of Site Authorized. Golf Course and
Tennis Courts Planned.
WORK BEGUN AS S0ONA POSSIBLE

The Chocoyotte Country Clut
was formally organized on last
Tuesday evening when twenty
eight of the stockholders met ir
the Mayors Office of the town Of
Roanoke Rapids, adopted the
charter, elected directors ano
authorized them to purchase q
site for the Club from the Roa.
noke Rapids Land Company and
to proceed to get the club into
operation.
The site selected for the Club
is known as the "old Zollicoffer
place" located about halfway be-
tween here and Weldon. The
track contains about three hun.
dred acres of land, stretching
from the Roanoke Rapids Weldon
road back to Chocoyotte creek,
from whence the Club derives its
name. The Club will be admir-
ably located both from the view
point of accessibility for men,
bers from Roanoke Rapids and
Weldon and suitability for the
construction of a golf course. The
Club plans to either remodel the
house now standing on its land
or to erect another hou Sc for club
purposes. The land will be plant
ed in peas Immediately and sown
in grass this winter.
The first Board of Directors
will be composed of Messrs. j. T.
Chase, c. R. Emry, Job Taylor,
S. F. Patterson, j. A. Moore,
c. A Wyche, W. T. Councill,
W. l.. Long, A. G.. Zollicof'er,
Geo. Z. Green and T. W. M.
Long. The membership committee
is composed of W. L. Manning,
Chairman, and Messrs. A. C. Zol-
licoffer, Geo. C. Green, S. M.
Gary, F. F. Patterson, F. G. Jar
man, 7. W. Mullen and G. S.
Councill.
1t is the Clubs plan to have,
in addition to the golf course,
tennis links, a swimming pool,
and a club house WITH dining hall
and dancing room. If the plans
now formulated are carried out,
the Chocoyotte Country Club
should certainly prove a valued
addition to the social life of this
community and Weldon.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-07-01
Vultare Stancell News

Mrs. Edward Cleaton and little
son, Edward Jr., of Kelford, are
spending some time with her
mother, Mrs. r. E. Cleaton.
Mrs. r. L. Moore and little
daughter, Mildred Lee, of Sea.
board, spent the past week with
her sister, Mrs. w. A. Vincent.
Mr.. Lawrence Clements, who
has been in the Johnston Willis
Sanatorium, Richmond, returned
home Sunday. We are very glad
to report that he is improving
rapidly.
Mr.. and Mrs. Junius Wrenn, of
Roanoke Rapids, spent Sunday
here in the home of their parents.
Mr.. R. E. Ford and daughter
Katy, of Ebony Va, spent We'd
nesday as the guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. ]. A. Vincent.
Miss Temple Cleaton, a nurse
in the Roanoke Rapids Hospital,
is spending her vacation in the
homs of her mother, Mrs. h. Il.
Cleaton.
Mr.. George Steele was a visitor
in the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
R. E. Cleaton Sunday.
Miss Lucille Clements and Mrs.
Robert Cleaton attended the
Children's Day Exercises at
Ebenezer M. P. Church Sunday.
Quite a crowd from here
attended the Chautauqua at
Roanoke Rapids the past week.
Mr.. Clyde Stallings, of Rose
mary, was a guest in home of
Mrs. c, W. Vincent Sunday
evening.
On Monday, July 4th, the. peo-
Pile of Oak Grove M. E. Church
will have exercises on the Vul-
tare School grounds for the be-
nefit Of a new organ for the
church. There will be amuse-
ments for young and old. One
of tie most prominent features
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-07-01
Resolutions ADOPTED BY
MEMS BARACA CLSSA,
METHODIST CHURCH,

Whereas through the efforts o1
our Honorable Mayor, DR.. T. W.
M. Long and Town Commission.
ers our community has greatly
bene fitted by the apprehending
and cleaning out of many liquor
dealers and other lawless charac-
ters, and
Whereas WV the members Of
the Baraca Glass of the sMetho-
dist Episcopal Church appreciate
this good work from those who
have proved their loyalty to the
highest ideals of duty and service
to the community, therefore be
it
Resolved that this expression
of appreciation be transmitted to
our Mayor and Commissioners
with the assurance that we are
with them in this great work.
Mems Baraca Class Methodist
Episcopal Church.
r Sunday June 26, 1921
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-07-01

at the rate of one dollar ($1.00)
on each full one thousand dollars
ISL, ,O00) of the fair value of Capi.
tai Stock. Checks can only be
drawn in favor of ]. W. Bailey,
Collector, for the full one
dollar. No fractional part of a
dollar should be submitted.
Every corporation can secure
the necessary forms by writing
this office.
Failure to file Capital Stock re-
turn during the month of July
subjects taxpayers to a twenty
five percent (25%) penalty. Let
me urge all corporation officials
to attend to the filing of their
Capital Stock Returns at once.
]. W. Bailey,
Collector.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-07-01
BAPTIST BARRACKS IN CLOSE CONTEST

The contest for new members
of the Baraca Class of the Roa-
noke Rapids Baptist Sunday
school has assumed an interest
ing stage. On last Sunday morn
ing a class of over ninety MEM
bers were assembled in the class
room with promise Of an even
larger attendance in the future.
Just now the blues have a lead
on the reds, but j. R. Mohofn.
the leader Of the reds, has ex-
pressed a determination Of car
rying his forces to victory.
All Of the young men Of the
community are cordially invited
and urgently requested 70 ally
themselves with one Of the con-
testing sides, and make the ~
tendance next Sunday 9 record
lone.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-07-01
Special Program at Baptist
Sunday School

Education is surely taking a
step forward. Last Sunday at
the Baptist Church an education
al program was rendered by the
young people of the church. The
program was conducted by
MISSES Bessie Hedgepeth and
Minnie Daughtry and proved to
be very impressing and helpful.
After the1 program the pastor
added a few helpful remarks in
that connection.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-07-01
ROSEMARY PERSONAL AND
LOCAL ITEMS

LOCAL ITEMS
Mr.. W. T. Mccoy, Of. .Ralti-
more, spent the weekend in
Rosemary.
Mr.. J. R. Sykes, Of Norfolk
was in town Monday.
Miss Mary Norfleet Grizzard
is spending the week in Norfolk
and vicinity.
i Mr.. B. w. Boulware, Of Car
bonton, spent the week end with,
his father here. 81
Mr.. J. S. Torrance, of Char :
lotte, was a visitor in town Mon.
day.
Mrs. T. O. Edens is visiting
her mother in Lumberton, N. G.
Mr.. z. A. Dean, Of Norfolk,
was here Monday.
Mr.. J. Wickham Ross is spend
ing several days with his parents"
in Gordonsville, Va.
Mr.. H. E. Green. of Rocky
Mount, spent Monday in Rose.
mary.
Miss Mary Taylor, of Oxford.
is visiting relatives here this
week.
Mr.. A. F. Royal, of Goldsboro,
was in town Monday.
Mrs. Arch L. Taylor is visiting.
relatives in Lacrosse, Va.
Mr.. L. G Richardson. of
Raleigh, was a visitor in town
Tuesday. =
Mr.. ]. A. Taylor, of Oxford,
spent Tuesday in Rosemary.
Mrs. H. M. Poe and son return
ed to their home in Rocky Mount
Tuesday after a visit to Mrs. A.
G. Carter.
Mr.. MP. Williams, of Tarboro.
spent Tuesday in Rosemary.
Miss CharIena Hart returned
from a visit to her sister in Char
lotte Wednesday. -,
Mr.. E. Falkner, of Henderson,.
was in town Tuesday.
Mrs. Virginia Dromgoole, Of
Northampton County, was in
town Monday. -;
Mr.. L. H. Chesson, of Hender-
son, spent Tuesday here.
Mrs. w. r. Shelton and son..
VIM. Roy, Jr., of Charlotte, are
the guests of Mrs. Shelton's
Mrs. Hart.
Mr.. ]. w. Lewis, of. Norfolk.
spent Tuesday in Rosemary.
Miss Elsie Bradley, of North
ampton County, was in town
Mr.. B. w. Hobgood, of Dur
ham, was a visitor. in Rosemary
'a;
Rev. A. G. Carter attended a
Church Conference in Rocky
Mount Wednesday.
Mr.. Ben M. Pugh, of Thelma,
was here Wednesday. :
Miss Bernice Dicker has return
I'd to her home from visit with
relatives in Jackson.
Miss Dolly Grizzard is in Boy
sins visiting relatives.
Miss Rosa Smith has returned
from an extended visit to. Ash
vile.
Messrs. M. G. Jenkins, J. J.
Wade and Clement Reid were
in Ocean View Sunday.
Capt. 7. E. Davis, formerly,a
'esident of Rosemary, but now
If Walnut Cove, was in Rose
nary several days this week
visiting friends.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-07-01
WITH THE CHURCHES
Rosemary Methodist Church
Rev. c. M. Lance, Pastor

Sunday School 10 A. M, A. E.
Stowe, Supt.
Preaching and Communion
service at II A. M.
Preaching at 8 P. M. by the
pastor.
Prayer meeting Wednesday, 8
P. M. Of each week.
The usual service also at
Smiths $3.50 P. M.
Sunday School 2::30 P. M.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-07-01
All Saints Church
(EpiseopaD
Rev. Lewis N. Taylor, Rector
Roanoke Avenue
Mr.. Leonardo Andrea, Lay Assistant

Next Sunday is sixth Sunday
after Trinity.
9:45 Church School, T. W.
Mullen, Supt.
Hoo A. M. Holy Communion
and Sermon.
800 P. M. Evening Service.
You are invited.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-07-01
MOONSHINE MAKERS
SUFFER LOSSES
Three Stills Captured in Raids Made by
Local Officers During Past Week.
One Taken While Being Operated.
THREE ARRESTS ARE MADE

Upon the invitation of Sheriff
Joyner, of Northampton, loca
officers have been engaged in
series of raids in that county up
on blockaders that have nettet
during the past week three dis.
tilling outfits and three alleged
distillers.
One of the town of Roanoke
Rapids garbage cans, fitted with
copper cap and galvanized iron
worm was foundrunning at full
blast in dense thicket on James
Squire's farm on last Frida,
night. The raiding party, consist.
ing of Officers Jackson and Bis
hop and Messrs. Will Massey anC
Winfield Crew succeeded in slip.
ping past the guards and get
ting right on the still before
they were seen by the operators;
in fact, they lay concealed in
the bushes and watched the
operators start the fire under the
still. When they rushed the still
Officer Jackson recognized Elmo
Squires, son Of James Squires,
who seized a shot gun with the
intention of opening fire upon
the officers. He wasn't quick
enough for Jackson shot first,
with the result that the shotgun
was discharged in the air and
the negro fell sprawling. Before
the officers could get to him,
however, he had regained his feet
and succeeded in making a hasty
exit with the shotgun through
the brush. The rest of the
crowd scattered like partridges
leaving the officers in possession
Of a going concern.
Another raid made an hour
Or so later resulted in the seizure
IF an eighty five gallon copper
still and two hundred and fifty
gallons of beer. This outfit was
found near Essom Turner's house,
but was not running and the
,wner is unknown.
Saturday morning James
'quires, Garris Squires and John
lincent, all colored, were placed
Inder arrest by Officers Jackson
md Bishop, the two latter charg-
ID with operating the still,
nd James Squires with having
,llowed the operation of a still
Ipon his farm. Elmo Squires
f shot gun fame, had departed
or parts unknown.
About the most sumptuous af !
air in the illicit distillation busi-
less was unearthed by Officers
'ackson and Bishop on Saturday
light when they seized a fifty
.allon, factory made, copper out
It near Warmers bridge in
Northampton county. The fur
lace was of brick construction
With g roof over it and at a little
istance off was found a low
hack with a basket work bed in
! where the toilers apparently
ested from their labors. The
fficers suspect that the still is
he property of West Johnson,
1ho could not be located. Ru-
nor had it that his grandmother
vas very i'll in the far west, that
ir. Johnson had hastened to her
edside, and that his return was
nforseen if not improbable.
-
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-07-01
cIean.up saI.

| Here 10 q humorous definition thar
, rather timely: @Indian summer i
merely - arrangement between the
Feathsr nan and tne ~ man to en.
6hIs ~ hflhr u est IA of his -.
ianfx eellsn TEanscrlnk
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-07-01
LInea 10 Re Rsmembsred.

Advice is like snow, the softer Il
falls. the longer It dwells upon and
the deeper II sinks into the mind.
oolsridgs.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-07-01
|OxNOKE RAPIDS PERSONAL
AND LOCAL ITEMS

Mr.. Jim ingram spent tn
Eeek-end in Northampton Coun
with relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. G. Lyncl
I'D son, Graham, spent Sunda.
Hamilton with relatives.
Mr.. Peter Norwood and Mis-
ennie Whitaker spent Sunda.
/ White Plains with friends.
Messrs. F. M. Coburn and B
[arks spent Wednesday in Rich
ond.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. M. Shute LET
hturday after spending severa
Rys here.
Mr.. Abe Norinsky Is spending
bme time in Jersey City.
Mr.. Chas. T. Harper, of Home
cad, Fla, visited in the home
Mrs. B. F. Brown this week.
Mrs. E. j, Coltrane ant
pildren left this week for Chape
i'll to spend some time.
Mr.. Henry Burgwyn, of Jack
IN, spent Wednesday here with
5 sister, Mrs. T. W. M. Long,
Mr.. C. B. Moore, Of Henrico,
ent Wednesday in town.
Messrs. Earl Macon and A. B.
Rmpbell left Monday after
lending some time here with
e Home Telephone Company.
Mrs. w. E. Woodroof and Miss
| A. Hardaway spent last Thurs
ky in Richmond.
Miss Elmyra jenkins left this
eek for Trinity College.
Miss Sula Williams has re-
rned from a visit to relatives
Henderson.
Mrs. L. B. Jones and children
It Monday for Tarboro to visit
|atives.
Miss Lucille Wrenn, of Hen
rson, is spending some time
Re in the home of Mr. and Mrs.
p. Williams.
|Mr. Fred Butler, of Ports
bpth, spent a few days here
lis week visiting friends.
|Mr. T. R. Walker, Jr., of
|ttleton, spent Wednesday after
ION here on business.
hr. w. T. H. Brantley left Mon
~ for Trinity College.
|Mr. Frank Merritt, of Norfolk, |
visiting relatives here.
|Mr. W. G. Lynch spent Wed.
(sday in Richmond.
|Mr. w. F. Joyner and family
lent Wednesday in Richmond.
|Mr. L. W. Clements has re-
|rned from Richmond.
|Mr. T. N. Harrison, of Little
|n, spent Wednesday afternoon
town.
MISS Jula thompson lett IueS-
" for Mount Olive to spend
|me time.
Mr.. w. R. Malbom, of Peters
lrg, spent Wednesday in town.
Mrs. W. L. Long and children
# this week for Willoughby
each to spend some time.
Mrs. C. A. Webb and son,
lien, have returned home.
Miss Ercell Cherry has return.
home after spending some
me in Danville with relatives. |
Mr.. Mccoy, Of Baltimore, spent
onday and Tuesday in town on
lsiness.
Mr.. Louis C. Witherspoon has
turned from a visit to relatives
Salisbury.
Rev. Boggs, Of Greensboro,
,ent Sunday in town.
Mr.. s. F. Patterson is in Phil
this week on business.
Mr.. C. H. Satterwhite, of Hen
arson, spent a few days here
is week on business.
Mr.; Walter Cherry, Of Wash
gton, D. c., is spending a few
lys here with relatives.
Mrs. s. J. Bounds and children
# today for Suffolk to visit
'latives.
Messrs. ]. H. Williams and
]. Bounds are spending a few
lys in Jersey City.
A. IN n nsi xrr
Arizona republican., 1921-06-19
70 MILLION IS
SNOW CAPITAL OE
BABB|TT BROS.
From Small Start IS Years
Ago Company Now Is
largest Of It's Kind In
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS In
.8 Towns


49, m authorized capitalization
$-5.ooo.ooo divided into 100000
en-<ce ~ SO each articles OF incor-
4<1Qn yesterday were filed with
$3.50 cooperation commission by their
counsel Armstrong. Lewis & Kra-
n1r. Tor Rabbit Brothers Lands.
las TIC new name for the firm of
84eoitt Brothers of Flagstaff
y Moran. office manager for
Rabbit Brothers. Inc. stated yester-
4Ax th2k the new corporation has
p~nnton OF Rabbit Brothers varied
interests. with view ultimately 20
ccntraliEe their numerous activities
IN one company.
The general offices and stores Of
The company are In Flagstaff, with
branches established in Phoenix. Tue
ecn- Goodyear. Kingman. Williams.
Win&1ow nd Ho1brook They also
operate lan,e Indian trading posts
~ Tuba. Cibecue. Red Lake. Echo
C16f& Tolchaco. Antelope Springs,
Canyon piablo and Kayenta.
Their livestock interests consists
X ranches and large holdings OF
cattle and sheep extending into all of
tho northern Arizona counties.
Founded IS Years Ago
The founders OF the firm came to
Ar1zona IS years ago. establishing q
small store in. Flagstaff and run
ninx ! small bunch OF cattle in the
xa1lcy. These formed the nucleus
from which the present large busi-
mes Of the firm has been developed.
Rabbit Brothers Lands, Inc, is
nnid to be the greatest single con-
ccrn OF irs type In the southwest The
mercantile and livestock interests of
rhe company have become enormous,
tho former operating in the eight
principal towns and cities OF the state
with an annual business in excess OF
sR.ooo. 0o0. while the latter owns IN
fce more than SIS. 900 acres Of land
which allow their livestock to Craze
On the contiguous 100000 acres Of
state and forest reserve lands.
Recent announcement that the Los
AnxA1ce brokers IRE handling = bond
Issue Of 81 .bo0.0 900 for Babbitt Broth
erx Lands. Inc. brings the informa
ion that ne total net earnings 81
, Rabbit Brothers for the past five
wears averaged S37s. 500 per year. The
honda ara secured by first mort
xnxe On S75.B75 acres OF well watered
rrnxinx lands. 1926 acres OF agri-
cultural lands. various city and town
properties, and SIS acres Of land In
CafIfornia-
Arizona republican., 1921-06-19
FEDERAL ENGINEER
HERE 1RANSFER ERRED

4 y. W. Moore. federal engineer, Tor
"a months In this district has been
transferred to the Illinois district and
Win leave ut once for Chicago. where
ne viii make his headquarters
The Arizona highway department
has worked with Mr. Moore In 81
FEDERAL aid projects and greatly re-
rro6r his transfer" said Thomas
Maddox. state engineer, yesterday
when he learned of the transfer of
Mt Moore
a yet 1t il not definitely known
Who win succeed Mr.. Moore in this
district. but IL is believed that his
successor win be E. G. Perkins of Al
boQuerQue-
Arizona republican., 1921-06-19

Sarah Bernhardt. the wonderful
French actress, IS to be made an Of
ficer OF the Legion OF Honor in recog
milton Of her work In encouraging
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-11-03

spending months Of 1920, Il decrease
OF 2S1 fatalities, or IA per cent. The
output Of coal for the same months
was 362,S0O,OO0 short tons in 1921 and
473,lOO,OOO tons in 1920, decrease
during the present year OF 10000, 900
tons, o. 20 per cent These figures
represent a fatality rate OF 4Ol per
million tons mined in 1921 and 1855
per million tons mined in 1920.
Of the total OF 1852 fatalities during
September 30 occurred at the bitum-
nous coal mines in Pennsylvania. a
decrease of 10 from September year
ago; % in West Virginia, a decrease
Of g; IA in Illinois, reduction of 3;
= in Kentucky, reduction OF s; 5 in
Ohio "A reduction OF 10; 5 in Alabama,
reduction Of 4; in Indiana, a re-
duction of r. At the anthracite mines
in Pennsylvania, Al men were killed,
rs against 20 during September Of
last year.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-11-03
NewY61k.
Letter
hi I11v1. l0a7717o D,rco
byLucye)ea11neR7ce

he never workel in a bank and that
they never .,new him anyway, and
that moreover, no Waseka bank was
ever robbed in its life. It's their bank
and they say they know. But William
sticks to his story.
Ny
Harold Bell Wight has talked to so
many thousands or millions of citi-
zens Of this land through his novels
that it was decided finally to have
him talk to them men to man, it were.
Consequently, his actual voice Is be-
ing heard in 1900 and more bookstores
hereabouts and throughout the coun-
try by crowds that fill the shops. A
photograph record is the medium, of
course, which the great and only II.
B. w. has made and which the shop
keepers are inviting their patrons to
come in and hear. While the novelist
was here in New York in July and
August, he spent lot of time in one
Of our biggest talking machine COM
pany's laboratories and made the re-
cord there. In 1t he reads one Of the
big smashing scenes from Helen of
Old House," his new book, and hon.