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The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1921-01-07
Leonard Stricken.

We mentioned the sad death Of
Lennie Stricken in our last issue,
but the paper went to press before
we could get the particulars of the
sorrow that had befallen the home
of his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
Stricken.
Lennie was born in this city on
June 2, 1914. He was a bright, ac-
tive and apparently a healthy little
chap, and a proud member of the
first grade of our public schools.
Without any especial warning he
was taken i'll with appendicitis on
Dec. 8, and rushed to the hospital
at GAINESVILLE. An operation followed
on the tenth and from then until
the goth his condition went from
one extreme to the other. Last
Tuesday night the father was called
and FASTENED to his bedside. Early
next morning he phoned the mother
that Lennie was sinking Mrs.
Stricken took the morning train for
GAINESVILLE but when she arrived the
little fellow had been taken.
The funeral was held from the
Methodist Church Friday Dec. 81,
at 200 o'clock p. m. Rev. Kramer
officiated.
The heartfelt sympathy of a host
of good friends goes out to Mr.. and
Mrs. Stricken in their deep bereave-
ment.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1921-01-07
Fuel Oil for Railroads.

The great scarcity Of coal has caus-
ed the Paris, Lyons, and Mediterra-
mean Railway company to transform
some of it's motive power from coal
to fuel oil consumption, which is
about to be followed by the Chemin
de Fer de rEtat, or state-owned rail-
way, and engines at its shops at Sain-
ties are now undergoing changes for
experimental purposes. Much atten-
ton is being directed to the announce
ment that the first-named railway
company is planning to equip 200 To-
comotives for fuel oil and install nu-
merous storage reservoirs of from 40
to 100 tons capacity at various points
on its lines.-Scientif1c American.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1921-01-07
Notice as to Payment of Taxes.

Notice is hereby given by the under
signed town treasurer of the town of
Fulton, that the tax roll for said town
for the year 1920 is in my hands for
collection, and that the taxes charged
therein are subject to payment at my
Office at any time prior to the LIST day
of February, 1921.
That after the 31st day of January
shall proceed to collect the taxes re-
naming unpaid in the manner author
lied by law.
l will hold my Office as follows, viz.
Jan. 1923 Tobacco Exchange bank.
Jan. % First National bank.
Jan. "a 0. P. Murwin' 8 store, Fulton.
Jan. 81 W. J. Davis store, Indian
Ford.
Other times at home.
T. B. Houfe, Town Treasurer.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1921-01-07
Obituary
Mrs. Anna Flarity.

Mrs. Anna Flarity, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Murphy, was
born near Buffalo, New York Sept.
%, 1856. With her parents she came
to a farm in the Town of Fulton
when a little girl and made her
home there until in about 1887 she
married Thomas Flarity. The young
couple settled on the old Heddles
farm and lived there for four years
when they bought what is known as
the Henry Kealey farm where they
lived 10 years. When this was sold,
Mr.. and Mrs. Flarity moved to
Edgerton. In 1910 Mr.. Flarity died
leaving Mrs. Flarity alone.
On the sixth of last February, she
suffered a stroke of paralysis. She
was taken to the Lockwood Hospi-
tai and remained there ever since.
She died Sunday at $40 p. m. leav-
ing one brother, James Murphy of
Fulton and several nieces in Mimi.
She was appreciative of every
kindness bestowed upon her in her
months Of illness, and often declar-
ed that a daughter could be no
more soicitous of her comfort and
happiness than the nurses at Lock-
woods.
The funeral was held Tuesday
morning at $3.50 from st. Joseph's
Church, Rev. Father Harlin officia-
ting.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1921-01-07
First publication Jan. z, 1921
Notice of Hearing.


STATE OF WISCONSIN,,
County Court for Rock County. In
Probate.
Notice is hereby given that at reg
ular term of the County Court, to be
held in and for said county, at the
Court House in the City of GAINESVILLE,
in said County, on the first Tuesday,
being the first day of February, 1921,
at nine o'clock a. m, the following
matter will be heard and considered:
The application of Joseph Hurley
Ford for the adjustment and allowance
of his account as administrator of the
estate of M. Ell. Ford, late of the city
of Edgerton, in said county, deceased,
and for the assignment of the residue
of said estate to such other persons as
are by law entitled thereto, and for the
determination and adjudication of the
Inheritance Tax, if any. payable in
said estate.
Dated January 5, 1921.
By the Court,
Oscar N. Nelson,
Register in Probate.
E. Nj. Ladd. Attorney.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1921-01-07
TELESCOPE CAMERA IN ANDES
Largest Photographic Apparatus in the
World Has 24-Inch Lens.

The South American station of Har-
ward university's observatory, tucked
away in the Peruvian Andes, near the
city of AreQuipa, in the old Inca en-
pire, boasts of the largest photo
graphic apparatus in the world. 1t is
huge telescope camera with a n
inch lens which has been Of great aid
to science in it's observations of the
southern SKIES
The station was founded 80 years
ago, and is located near the base of
the famous Andean volcano, Misti.
The Arequpanian Indians, descen-
dants of the Inca civilization, fire.
quently speak of themselves as the
sons and daughters OF old Mistt. 1t Is
said the Indians In the surrounding
country still worship the mountain
with much reverence, regarding It as
the source of earthquakes which Oft
en- are felt in the region. The volcano
erupted seven years ago.
Superstitions in regard to the noun
tain date back to prehistoric times.
The ruins of the ancient pagan tenn
pies, a writer says, have been found In
the crater of the volcano, and even to-
day near the top may be seen a great
iron cross. placed there in 1877, when
a party of Spanish priests exercised
and pleaded with it not to erupt again
and destroy their cities.
The clear atmosphere of the AreQui-
pa region is said to have anorded an
excellent site for an observing station
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1921-01-07
ENGLAND HAS A NEW CLASS
Anew Poor" Is the Problem There
observation-disclosures of Life Is
Their Tragedy.

England has no nOuveau riche-the
"new poor is the class most referred
to in England today, according to Miss
Clarissa Spencer who has just re-
turned from London as representative
of the overseas department of the I.
w. c.. "A. In addition to England
Miss Spencer visited European cOun-
tries to further the work of the I.
w. c. A. in explaining their peoples
one to the other through the medium
Of their women.
Not starvation, nor LONELINESS, but
the humdrumness of life is the tragedy
Of IL great portion of English young
women Miss Spencer says: young
men are few.
For most OF the girls who had
been engaged to be married and for
many who had just married at the
opening of the war. life now holds
little but the long years ahead. Some
Of them, of course. will marry But
many more will brave the endless sue
cession of days, each the same color
as the last"
Few English girls are idle Most of
them earn their living now. What
has struck Miss Spencer so fOrcibly is
that work, food and shelter become
meaningless to the vast number OF
England's girls who no longer look
ahead to homes of their own.
Miss Spencer believes that not so
many English girls are coming to this
country as are going to Englands own
colonies
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1921-01-07
Big Demand for Maple.

Maple appears in fifty of the fifty
five industries into which the uses OF
wood in the United States are gem
orally divided. No other wood has a
record so nearly approaching uniyer-
sal use. Oak, red gum, Eastwood and
birch approach maple, but fall little
short. 1t appears in few industries
where they are not found. Maple leads
all other woods of the United States
In the industry which produces boot
and shoe findings.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1921-01-07
Census Involves Much Work

The 100000 cards needed to rec
ord the population of the United
States in the new census made
stack more than ten miles high. With
out machinery it would be almost inn
possible to manage census nowadays.
1t took seven years to complete and
publish the census Of 1890, and nine
years to complete the census Of 1880.
By means Of electrical mechanism
which punches something like 100000
cards day, the cards are now sorted
and tabulated in weeks instead of
years. The device also saves expense
and eliminates error.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1921-01-07
ForeWarned.

A little girl was sent to fetch some
milk from a neighbOr. She took with
her two cans
On arriving home she was crying
and despatched with mud.
Mother saw at once that her dar-
ling had had fall and asked if she
had lost all the milk
"No, mother, not DROP
"And how did my clever little ,dar-
ling manage that?" mother asked.
81 knew l was going to fan, moth
err, so I stood the cans down.
SwerS London.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1921-01-07
First publication Jan. z, 1921
Notice of Hearing.
STATE OF WISCONSIN.

STATE OF W1SCONSlN,
County Court for Rock County. In
Probate.
Notice is hereby gwen that at a regu-
lar term of the County Court to be held
in and for said county at the court
house, in the city of GAINESVILLE, in said
county, on the first Tuesday, being the
1stsday of February, 1921, at 9 o'clock
a. M, the following matter will be
heard and considered:
The application of Edward E. Law
renee to admit to probate the last will
and testament of Sarah COPYRIGHT,
late of the town of Fulton, in said
county, deceased.
Dated January a, 1921.
By the Court.
Charles L. Fiield,
County Judge.
G. W. Blanchard, Attorney for Pc
titioner, Edgerton, Wis.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1921-01-07

Motion made and seconded that Coun-
Gil proceed to elect alderman for the
First ward and to succeed Frank
Brown. Carried.
j. W. Conn nominated.
Motion made and seconded that rules
be suspended and the clerk be instruct
ed to cast unanimous ballot for J. W..
Conn to succeed Frank Brown. Mo-
ton carried.
Mayor Leary filed appointments for
Library Board as follows: D. G. Ris-
tad to succeed L. H. Towne for unex-
pired term. Mrs. Fred Sherman to
succeed Mrs. c. w. Birkenmeyer for
unexpired term. Motion made and
seconded that appointments be con-
hrmed. Motion carried.
j. w. Coun was presented to the
Council, took oath of office and answer
ed roll call.
Petition of property owners on Doty
street for street light read. Motion
made and seconded that street COM
mittee be instructed to install street
light on said street Motion carried.
Motion made and seconded that when
Council adjourn it be to meet at the
Chamber of Commerce rooms on the
first Monday in January, 1921. Carried.
On motion council adjourned.
G. w. Blanchard, City Clerk.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1921-01-07
Electric Light PIant-Perhaps.

A plant which is somewhat common
In Brazil shows a remarkable mminOs-
fly which can be seen for distance
Of mile. Seated near one of these
plants after nightfall it is possible to
read fine print and to perform other
operations which require light.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1921-01-07
Custom of Wearing Shoes.

The sandal, the earliest and SIM
plest shoe, was known by the most
primitive races and was certainly
worn by the ancient Egyptians. The
Hittites wore shoes, often with CATERS
above to protect the ankle and calf
of the leg.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1921-01-07
Courtesy Always Pays,

A man may fight fiercely to hold his
own in business: but he does not need
to fight to get ahead Of someone In the
elevator, or up the car steps, or at the
post office window. And no matter
how strong competition is. business
and personal courtesy make 1t easier
and pleasanter for everybody.-Wf-
liam FL. Handy.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1921-01-07

SILos-We want agents to sell wood
stave and glazed tile silos, good prop
osition for farmers or contractors.
Write me for catalogue and Agents
Proposition. il. Y. Matthews, State
Agent, Hotel Francis, Madison, Wis
consin. = 8N
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1921-01-07
New Popcorn.

l have a quantity of new popcorn for
sale, at 10c per pound in five pound lots
or more. Will deliver Call No. TIA
White. 8t2
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1921-01-07
Common Council Proceedings.

Edgerton, Wis, Dec. 20, 1920.
Regular meeting of the Common
Council, Mayor Leary presiding. AL
dermen present: Hopkins, Atwell,
Dallman, BartZ.
Minutes of last meeting read and ap-
proved.
Following bills allowed:
Ednartnn Motor Co ras and
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1921-01-07

Meteorological Note.
A mans calm often causes a WON.
ans storm.-Boston Transcript
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1921-02-18
Program Of S. S. Institute

AT Mt Olive Baptist church.. CT
Duquoin, LII
For tn: Mt. Olive Baptist S. S.
Institute to be held with the Mac
edonia Baptist church. Friday and
Saturday before the 4th Sunday
in Feb. 1t is requested that all
S. 5. workers be present and take
a part IN the work.
|. $50 a. m Call to order by the
president; Song and prayer; and
reading the Scriptures. Tcs,fmou
ials.
Io:oo-Bible lesson. How to
study the Bible.
Blackboard drill by the con-
duotor. Rev. J b. McCrary.
1880 How to conduct a s. s.
Joppa. Harrisburg.
Io:45--fIow to teach prima-
ry class.
Bethel. Mounds; Mound City.
II 45-H How to preporc the
lesson for teaching.
Decentralization. Adjourn.
go 9. IN -Devotionals.
Reading morning journal.
s:oo-lIow to grade a S. S.
2:4o-Departnenial work-Blacls
board-Con CONDUCTOR.
3:oo-Preaching; collection.
Institute work and preaching
at night. There will be topics
for discussion. Come prepared
with Bibles aud note books.
NJ Duncan, President.
J. b Mccrary, Conductor.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1921-02-18
Metropolis. M. Feb. l4tb l92l

/ Metropolis. H.. Feb. 14th 1921
I To A. Q. Ferguson, and all whom it
may concern.
You are hereby notified, That at a
sale of Real Estate made by the Sher-
if at the door Of the Court House, in
the City of Metropolis, County of Mas
sac, and State of Illinois on the 9th of
day of June A. D.. 1919. j. H. Mi.
cell. purchased the following described
Real Estate. situated in the said coun-
ty. for the Taxes. Intereyt. Penalties
and Costs due and unpaid thereon. for
the year A. D., 1918 Assessed to A.
G. Ferguson, to-wit:
S. W. N. Il. Section 30. Townp. "A
Range 3. of Srd Prin. NJ. Contain
ing 80 acres.
And that the time allowed by law
for the redemption of said Real Estate
will expire on the 9th day of June A.
D. 1921.
J IL. Mizell. Purchaser
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1921-02-18
Ice to Hold Stored Water.

Because the water supply OF the
small city OF Ashland. Ore. is be-
coming inadequate In the summer, and
increasing the storage facilities would
cost 100000. the local engineers are
trying an experiment as Ingenious as
It is simple. High up the side Of
Mount Ashland, at The headwaters of
the supply. system of piping and
sprays Is being installed, through
which the surplus water of the win
ter VIII be directed and allowed to
freeze. The dammlng action Of the
lee walls thus formed. and the gradu.
al tha~ing 81 the lee itself, are ex-
pected to provide enough water for
oil the needs OF summer. Popular Me-
chanIcs Magazine
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1921-02-18

Dear Eu,or:
We are pleased to mention the
visit made by Rev. J b. MeCfa-
ry during our revival, and also the
great ssimon delivered by him to
the delight OF the large consrega-
ton out to hear him. The church
welcomes Rev McCrary at az
time he has an opportunity.
The REVEAL was quite d success,
We had Is converts and four by
relatlo2. Much pr ise is given
Revs. McCrary, Payne, Barnes.
Anderson. Mckee and Carter Tor
ihsr excellent Leadership. A raj :
ly Sunday last enabled us 70 rea-
he sos OF which we are very
proud. Rev. w. II. Carter is
leading US to victory.
We remain yours in Christ.
Rev. w. IL carter, Pastor.
Scott Clerk.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1921-02-18

To the Sunday Schools composing
the Mount Olive S s. Convention
Dear Workeis Our next lnsti-
tute meeting will convene with tho
Mt. Zion Baptist church DuQuoic,
Friday. Saturday and Sunday
Feb. 25-27. Each Sunday School
is asked to send representative
TO this meeting. Every Supt.
Teacher nd S. S. worker in the
District is asked to spend at least
one day in this meeting We hope
to see large majority OF the Pas
tors and young Ministers present
Each S. S. is also asked to send
something to this meeting, as we
are little behind in paying for
our minutes. Our State President
will be there with a burning meg
sage. Let US all go.
M. Duncan, Pres.
Rev. J. ~McCrary. Con.
Miss Hazel Howard. Sec.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1921-02-18
aFIe..ina ralr~ from Holland.

A company has been organized at
The Hague for the purpose Of sending
a floating fair" as II Is called. but
practically ship loaded with SAM
pie products aud commercial agents to
sell them, to various parts OF the
world, particularly the United States.
The concern Is organized somewhat
on q cooperative basis and proposes
to send the Messageries Haritimes YES.
sci. the Macedonia. Of 6,100 tons bur-
den. 10 the United States and Central
and South America for the purpose OF
Introducing Netherlands products and
enabling Netherlands commercial
houses to establish import and export
connections In the countries visited
Scientific American.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1921-02-18

Harry" exclaimed the biushing
maiden. '.this declaration OF love Is 80
sudden that hardly know what to
say. J was nnprepared for II. II I'M
nerves me-"
II was afraid It might" said the
young chemist. rising With aiacrity
from his knees, land 1 brought with
me bottle OF my unriyaled psrve ton
&c. This preparation, my darling" he
added, soothingly. as he took the bot
tie from his pocket. quickly extracted
the cork and poured quantity Of the
medicine into spoon he lad also
brought with him, will allay any I'M
due excitement, quiet the nerves, aid
digestion and restore lost appetite.
sell 1t at so cents bottle. This is a
tose for "a adult. Take It, dearest"
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1921-02-18

Yours for success,
w. Henry Snowden.
Corresponding Secretary.
1900 So. 18th ST..
Springfield. III.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1921-02-18
General Baptist State Associat \
Read Carefully and Act Quickly.

To the Pastors and members OF
the churches belonging to the
General Baptist state Association
OF Illinois There are only four
months until we meet at Evan
sion H., and there is great need
OF money for Missions and Educa-
ton We have not done all we
could do no Go- half. We have
been telling the people that we are
loyal Bapfisf and proud Ct our
State Association Let US stop
telling the people with eur tongue
and from now until the annual
session tell them by our work.
Can we work! Yes? But will we
work? Every pastor and MEN,
Der is asked to join your ecfre-
spending secretary na drive ier
christian missions. Il you are in
terestcd in the advancement Of our
state association, nov is the time
10 show il. Send me your name
and address and I will send you
the plan TO work for the success OF
the drive. | assure you it will no,
interfere aith your local church
eofk in any way. but will prove
that your church aud yourself are
really interested in the work.
Why not make this tie bannct
year for the Gencrti Association
We must not wait { r something
to turn up for our own success.
We can make this drive a big
thing il every officer IN the state
association will at cncc send in
their names and set to work, it is
. a very hard pull without coopera-
tion, send me your names by re-
turn mail and get busy on the
job.
Yours for success,
w. Henry Snowden.
Corresponding Secretary.
1900 So. 18th ST..
Springfield III.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1921-02-18

The editor received a letter from
Mrs. Louise Mitchell. telling him
OF her illness. which he. as well as
others we're sorry to hear. and We
hopc to hear soon that she has ie-
euperated.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1921-02-18
AN OPEN LETTER
TO TIE coLoJRED people,

We wish to say to people Of Massac County. and
the surrounding terrtery thereto Having been collected
By number Of my people, also encouraged by o
my white friends who Wish and help secure employ
rent for all returning soldiers the Undertaking.
business. have finally decided to 60 into that business
with view of serving my people, well having An
employment feeling that give them better service
than members of the other race, though in friendly
relation with all the other underaker and expect re-
tain that relationship throughout my business
am perfectly qualified to give unexceled service and
will guarantee satisfaction
was born and reared in Metropolis, 9th and Pearl
Sta Educated in Metropolis Public Schools graduating
from Dunbar High School in 1912, | then entered tho
Barnes School of Anatomy Sanitary Science and Emba.
ins Chicago Illinois, from which graduated August ID
1914 from which school | hold Diploma.
We will carry snai line - caalets only, at present
owing to the advance price these gooda but have
arranged with large undertaking establishment to furnish
Us with anything needed on short notice.
We have first class hearsc at command
Calls answered day or night distance immateriai.
We were in the u. S. Service for six months trying
to makeths country safe for Democracy" thereby nsur
ing the coored equalopportunity with other
Phone z29-Ring g.
Respectfully yours
MCCRARY'S UNDERTAKING co,
Metropolis Illinois,
GEORGE L. B. MCCRARY, Manager.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1921-02-18

A thief eascred house in Riverside
Drive and stole FIVE volumes Of zoe.
ny. There's a crime that carries its
osn punlshmsnt--New York Herald
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1921-02-18
East ST. Louis Gazette

The Metropolis Gazette Publishing Co, Established Branch
Office East St Louis H. where Job Office will be operated
competent Splendid inducements have been assured
by the leaders the cry We have plenty machinery
to take Of the situation Rev. Edgar McCfay the
city perfectng We have experience type
setting job and newspaper work The Editor
Office l3f 8 Z. Broadway, Fest St Louis, Ill.
Phones Bel. Clair
Cali or Phone Us The and your Job or Ad.
Rev. Edgar S. B. icCrary, Editor and Manager
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1921-01-13
OPEN N0STRlLS! END.
A COLD OR CATARRH
How To Get Relief When Head
and Nose are Stuffed Up.

Count fifty! Your cold in head
or catarrh disappears. Your
sclogged nostrils will open, the air
passages of yuor, head will clear
and you can breathe freely. No
more snuffling, hawking, mucous
discharge, dryness or headache no
struggling for breath at night.
Get small bottle of Ely's
Cream Balm from your druggist
and apply<a little of this fra
grant, anteseptic cream in your
nostrils. It penetrates through
every air passage of the head,
soothing and healing the swollen
or inflamed mucous membrane,
giving you instant relief. Head
colds and catarh Yield like magic.
Don't stay stuffed-up and miser-
able, Relief is sure.