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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-11-24

Pelletier's-where cour-
tesy is the watch word.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-11-24
Had Stolen Radium Insured

Newton, Kan, Nov 24-The ra-
dunn which disappeared at the Axtell
hospital here, and in search for which
ashes from the hospital furnace are
TO be examined, was insured. Its val
ue was said to be $4,000. The insur-
ance is CARED by a we'll known Brit
ish agency of London. said to be the
only concern in the world that issues
radium insurance.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-11-24

Pelietier' "Topeka's lead
ing department tor e.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-11-24

Suits-3rd Floor
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-11-24

$69.75 suits for. S34.SS
$3.50 suits for. .S39.75
$3.50 suits for. .S44.75
$3.50 suits for. .S49.75
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-11-24

Miss May Short will return tomorrow
,om a two weeks visit in Great Bend.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-11-24
| Is YEARS AGO IN TOPEKA
From the Columns OF
THE TOPEKA STATE JOURNAL
Nnremher u 1896.

Sol Smith Russell will present "a
Bachelors Romance" here Saturday even
ing of next week. Last year he played An
Everyday Man
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1921-01-06
NATIONAL SECRETARY OF
AMERICAN LEGION COMING
Robert A. LeRoux to Visit Local Post
Next Wednesday-Meeting Open
to Public

Robert w. Ely Post of the Ameri-
can Legion has received the good news
that it is to be honored with visit
from one of the national officers.
Robert A. LeRoux, of indianapolis,
national field secretary, is to be here
the afternon of Wednesday, Jenuary
IL.
In spite of the fact that Comrade
LeRoux is coming in the afternoon in
stead of the evening, members of the
local post are planning to make his
visit well worth while and to hold a
meeting that is full of pep and enthus-
iasm. The meeting will be open to
the public and the boys want the peo-
pie generally to turn out and meet
and hear the national secretary. The
exact hour of the meeting will be an
nounced later.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1921-01-06
sHAUGHNEssY-O'LEARY

Miss Nellie Shaughnessy and Mr..
Irwin O,Leary were married Thurs
day, December 80, at Ephrata, Wash,
Immediately following the ceremony
the young couple left on a wedding
trip to the coast. 81
The bride is the daughter of Mrs
Nellie Shaughnessy of this city and is
one of the most popular girls among
the younger set. She has made her
home here since childhood and was
graduated from the Kennewick high
school with the class Of 1920. The
groom has for the past five years lived
in Othello, Wash, where he has been
in the employ of the Milwaukee rail-
way company as car inspector.
Mr.. and Mrs. 0'Leary will make
their home in Othello.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1921-01-06
KENNEWICK'S LIBRARY HAS
MORE THAN 12OO READERS
Mrs. McKain to Succeed Mrs. Hunt
ington as Librarian Re-
organization

Mrs. Thomas McKain next Monday
will take charge of the public library
as librarian to succeed Mrs. II. E.
Huntington who has resigned because
of the rapidly increasing demands of
the position.
During Mrs. Huntington's efficient
administration the .library's readers
have more than doubled and now num-
Der in excess of 1900. The institution
is rapidly growing in number of read
ers, number Of books and periodicals,
and general popularity with the gen.
eral public.
A new plan Of organization is now
being worked out in order that the
association may be given legal stat
us and thereby qualified to receive the
legacy of the late Mrs.sH. M. Bartlett.
The new articles of association have
been left at the library rooms and all
those who are willing to assist in the
organization are requested to call and
sign the articles.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1921-01-06
TURNER-coPELAND

Miss Thelma Turner and Mr.. Vim
ton Copeland were united in marriage
Sunday evening at 9 o'clock by Rev.
A. b. Hotcbkiss. The ceremony was
performed at, the Congregational
parsonage in The presence Of few
friends. The bride is the daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. j. C. Turner of this
city and has made her home here for
the past two years, coming from Air
lie, Oregon, where she was graduated
from high school with the class of
1918. For the past few months she
has been employed by the Kennewick
Valley Telephone Co.
The groom is son Of Mr.. and Mrs.
c. E. Copeland of this city and has
been a Kennewick resident since child
hood.
They will make their home in this
city where the groom is associated
with his father in the taxi business.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1921-01-06
ALFRED ]. THOMPSON AND
MISS VIOLET REIK WE'D
Bride and Groom are Both Graduates
of North Central High School
AT Home in Valley

A very pretty wedding was solem-
nized at the home of DR.. Lane, minis
ter of the Methodist church of Walla
Walla, Thursday, December 30, when
Miss Violet Rick, oldest daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. M. F. Rick of Finley,
became the bride of Alfred j. Thomp-
son, recently of Boise, Idaho.
The wedding, which occurred at
noon, was attended by the immediate
relatives of the bride, Mr.. and Mrs.
Rick and daughter, Gladys, and the
groom's sister, Mrs. Root of Spokane.
The bride was a picture of lowell
ness in navy blue suit of tricotine
with beautiful corsage bouquet of
pink roses and violets and large pic
ture hat of black velvet with bead in
set trimmings. N
Mrs. Thompson is graduate Of the
North Central high school of Spokane,
also Of the Cheney Normal school and
for the past year and half has been
a very successful teacher in the Finley
school, having resigned her position
to become the bride of Mr.. Thompson.
Mr.. Thompson is also graduate of
the North Central High school of Spo-
kane and is an accomplished violinist.
He came to Kennewick from Boise,
Idaho and purchased fine 40-acre
ranch near Kennewick where he and
Mrs. Thompson will reside.
After a finely appointed dinner at
the Hawkins Hotel in Walla Walla
the bride and groom left for Spokane
and other points of interest in eastern
Washington for short honeymoon.
Both young people have host Of
friends in and near Finley who wish
them many years Of happiness and
prosperity.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1921-01-06
JACK DALE Is
CHIEF OF POLICE
With This Exception Desgranges
Makes no Change in Ap-
pointive Offices

j. c. Dale has been appointed chief
of police to succeed George Shepard.
The appointment was unanimously
confirmed by the city council Tues
day evening and the new chief will
assume his duties as soon as his bond
has been approved by the city attor-
ney.
With the exception Of this apysint-
ment the personnel of the arpcinta-
tive officers Of the city remain un-
changed. Policeman, j. B. Hayden;
Street Commissioner, George Crutch-
field; Health Officer, F. M. Crosby;
and Police Judge C. Staser were con-
tinued in office.
Mr.. Dale, better known TO his
friends as "Jack," has been a resi-
dent of Kenewick for nearly ten years
with the exception of year spout in
Oklahoma. He returned to Kenne-
wick about two years ago and since
that time has been in the employe Of
the Yakima Valley Fruitgrowers' as
sociation. Those who know him ex-
press the belief that he will make an
excellent police officer. He is a kind
ly fellow Of pleasing personality who
possesses cool head and is absolutely
fearless. He has mixed much with
men, knows and understands them.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1921-01-06
ART EXHIBIT

A collection of Photographic prints
of American paintings will be placed
in the gallery of the high school gym
nasium on Monday, january 10 by the
Woman's club and will be on exhibi-
tion the entire week.
The club will meet for their regular
monthly meeting in the gymnasium on
Friday afternoon, January Ia. when a
lecture on art will be given. The pub
lie is cordially invited to avail them
selves of this opportunity to inspect
a reproduction of some of our fam
GUS American paintings. No charge
will be made.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1921-01-06

Mrs. Mary Church passed away on
Wednesday, December 20, at the home
of her daughter, Mrs. G. H. Bagley,
of Duluth, Minnesota. Mrs. Church
had many friends in Kennewick hav-
ing twice visited here at the home of
her son, M. H. Church. In October
of this year after spending almost a
year here, she made the return trip
to her daughters home. Although she
had celebrated her ninety-second birth
day while here, she was pioneer Of
Wisconsin and spent almost her entire
life at Walforth in that state, where
the old Church home built in 1888 still
stands.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1921-01-06

About seventy-five little folks res
ponded to the invitation of the Royal
Neighbors to attend a party at the
lodge rooms Thursday afternoon. Mrs,
c. A. Crawford assisted by commit
tee of ten had charge of the program,
Games were played and several musi-
cal numbers given. An interesting
feature'was the program presented by
the little folks themselves when in
response to roll call they answered
by repeating familiar aursery rhymes.
A treat of big stocking filled with
nuts and candy was given to each
child.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1921-01-06
TO CALL SPECIAL
BRIDGE ELECTION
New Council Starts Machinery
for New Canal Crossing at
Second Street

One of the first official acts of
Kennewick's city council will be to
call special election to vote bonds for
a new concrete bridge over the canal
at Second street. An adjourned
meeting of the council will be held
Monday evening at which time the
necessary enactments for calling the
election will be considered.
For some time this Improvement
has been looked upon as a necessity.
County Engineer Wehmeier who has
inspected the bridge says it will not be
safe to come up to another fruit haul
ing season with the present struc-
ture. Plans for the new bridge which
Mr.. Wehmeier drew were presented
to the council Tuesday evening by
Commissioner r. E. Pratt, who gave
the assurance that the county would
stand half of the expense of the inn
provement. The total expenditure is
estimated at $4,000.
At Mondays meeting the council
will likely consider also the question
Of submitting to the voters, at the
time of the bridge election, propo-
sition to float small bond issue for
the purchase of fire truck and equip
ment. The city's present fire fighting
equipment has long been regarded as
inadequate and has been so pro-
nounced by the state insurance rating
bureau. It is impossible for the city
to purchase the needed equipment by
direct taxation. If the people refuse
to sanction bond issue the only other
alternative is to trust to good luck
and pay higher insurance rates.
A new fire truck passed through
the city Tuesday enroute from Spo-
kane to Grandview. It was given a
brief tryout here and was pronounced
highly satisfactory by members Of the
council and fire department.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1921-01-06

Rev. John Lyons of the Catholic
church has been transferred to one
of the Spokane diocese. Father Lyons
has been in charge of the Kennewick
parish for almost two years and his
departure is much regretted not only
by his own congregation but. by the
public at large. Rev. Charles Feige of
Rosalia, who conducted services here
New Years day and Sunday will take
his place as resident pastor.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1921-01-06
ALLEN-KRALOWEC

In the presence of a few friends and
relatives Miss Abigail Allen of Spo-
kane and Mr.. George Kralowec of
Kennewick were united in marriage on
December "a.
The ceremony which was performed
by Rev. Sherman Divine, took place in
the First Presbyterian church of Spo-
kane. Following the ceremony Mr..
and Mrs. Kralowec left for, the coast,
returning Sunday to this city where
Mr.. Kralowec holds position as man.
ual training teacher in the high school
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1921-01-06

One of the most enjoyable social
functions of the holiday season was
the dinner dance given Saturday even
ing by Mr.. and Mrs. Emerson and Mr..
and Mrs. Swalley, of the Hotel Ken
newick Cafe. An excellent four
course dinner was served. Music was
furnished by the Elk's orchestra OF
Portland. Twenty couples enjoyed the
hospitality of the cafe people.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1921-01-06
re the rush of springs work be-

FIRE the rush of springs work be-
gins.
"Our fire department needs re-or-
ganizing and additional equipment
must be provided. The proper COM
mittee should investigate as soon as
possible and make recommendations.
In this connection I wish to strongly
urge necessity of a thorough clean
up of all the rubbish that has been al
lowed to accumulate in the alleys and
on the vacant lots, more especially
within the fire limits, and recon-
mend the passage of an ordinance en-
the proper officer to see to
it that they are kept clean. Pride in
our city should induce every citizen
to keep his premises clean.
"The so-called moral issues are al
ways with us and offer a wide range
for public opinion. There are always
extremists, but they are few. The very
large percentage Of our people I be-
lieve desire liberal but well regu-
lated and orderly policy. Let every
citizen look to his own good conduct
first before prescribing rules for his
It shall be my earnest en-
deavor to protect our people in the
full enjoyment of their rights as citi-
zens, living their lives in their own
way, interfering only when their con-
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1921-01-06
CIvICs DEPARTMENT MEETS.

O1V 1CO O11I <f1S1 M14NI MEH1O,
The Civics Department of the Wom-
ans club met Tuesday afternoon with
Mrs. F. M. Crosby. The program for
the Afternoon was in charge of Mrs.
Lewis Bliss, who read a paper on
"How the Government is Financed"
Mrs. Beavers read a paper entitled
"The Proposed Budget System" A
discussion of the topics for the after
noon followed. The next meeting will
be held Tuesday, February at which
time the subject for discussion will
be, "How to Americanize America" !"
Mrs. F. R. Jeffrey will have charge
of the program.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1921-01-06
MRS. ROBERT LINN DIES

Mrs. Robert Linn died Thursday at
the home of her brother-in-law, W. A.
Linn. Death followed an illness of
years. Funeral services were ccn-
Quoted Sunday, afternoon by Rev. ].
E. Strevey Of the Methodist church.
Mrs. Linn recently came here from
North Dakota in the hope that a
change of climate would be beneficial
to her health. A more extended
obituary is omitted this week owing
to lack of space.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1921-01-06

The Samaritan Bible class of the
M. E. church held business and So
cial meeting at the church Friday
evening. Refreshments were served.
About fifty old and new members of
the class were present. Officers ell
ected for the ensuing six months were
as follws: President, A. j. Copeland;
vice president, Arthur Jacot; secre-
tary-treasurer, Mrs. F. A. Dunlap.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1921-01-06

Mrs. II. H. Flesher entertained her
Sunday school class Of girls (t six
o'clock dinner given at her home on
Thursday evening. The guests were
Dorothea Martin, Grace Beamer, Della
Hudnall, Lydia Byrd, Ruth Stevenson,
Frances Swingle, Margaret Appen-
cellar, Evelyn Serier, MurieI Martin
and Sallie Frazier.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1921-01-06

Mn and Mrs. L. E. johnson, Mr..
and Mrs. E. H. Sherk and Mr.. and
Mrs. R. H. Nicholson were hosts at
dinner party given at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. johnson New Years
eve. Yellow chrysanthemums were
used in decorating the tables. Covers
We're laid for thirty-two. The dinner
was followed by cards and dancing.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1921-01-06

The w. C. T. U. will meet with Mrs.
D. F. Cresswell on Washington, street
afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Ell
ection of officers will be held. All
members are urged to be present.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1921-01-06

At the regular Boy Scouts meeting
on Tuesday of this week about dozen
boys passed tests of various kinds
given by Scout Master Copeland. Four
tenderfoot badges were awarded, and
one second and one first class.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1921-01-06

Thursday twenty of the Boy Scouts
with Scout Leader Copeland went on
a seven-mile hike up the river. The
boys passed fire building and cook
ing tests and played games.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1921-01-06

More than thirty young people of
the Congregational church responded
to the invitation Of Mrs. #. C. Winken-
werder, Mrs. Phil G. Warnock and Mrs.
A. B. Hotchkiss to attend watch
party at the home of Mrs. Winken-
werder End with familiar songs and
hymns sang the old year out and the
new year in.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1921-01-06
VALLEY CLUB MEETING

The annual business meeting of the
Valley club will be held Thursday
evening, January 13. At that time
plans will be discussed for painting
the club house, and parking and plant
ing the grounds. The question Of
reorganization will also be taken up.
Every club member is urged to at
tend.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1921-01-06
HUNDREDS OF
CHANGERS TO
COMESATURDAY
Pomona Rally Will Bring
Farmer Folk from All Parts
of County .
COMMERCIAL CLUB is HOST
Busy Day Of Entertainments and Busi-
ness Planned--Dr. Hindley Of
Spokane 90 Speak

Plans Tor the entertainment OF be-
tween 500 and 600 Grangers, who will
assemble in this city Saturday TO at
tend the second annual Pomona rally,
were declared this afternoon TO be
well in hand by II. w. Nelson, chair
man Of the Commercial club commit
tee. Final details for handling the.
crowd Of visitors were worked out this
morning at a meeting of Mr.. Mel
sons committee, with C. c. Williams,
master Of the Locust Grove grange.
The grangers while they are in the
city are to be the guests Of the towns
people acting through the Commercial
club and no effort is being spared to
make their visit a pleasant one.
Features Of the days entertainment
will be the luncheon at noon when Che
members Of the Commercial Club and
their wives will be the guests Of the
Grangers, and the dinner at $3.50 when
the roles Of guests and hosts will be
reversed and the club members and
their ladies will do the honors. Both
these meals will be served cafeteria
style in the high school building
where the rally sessions will be held.
The evening session or lecture hour,
will be open to the public and the
Grangers extend cordial invitation
to as many townspeople as possible
to attend. VIM. Bouck, master Of the
Washington State Grange, will be
present TO install the new officers and
will take part in the public program.
The principal address Of the evening
will be given by DIR. w. j. Hindley, Of
Spokane, who will speak on the sub
ject, cooperative Marketing or the
Correlation of Production TO Distribu-
tion." DIR. Hindley's address will be
followed by a musical. and literary
program.
Mr.. Williams predicted today that
Saturdays rally would break all prev
ious records ip point Of attendance.
Large delegations are expected from
the county's ten subordinate oranges
and the seating capacity Of the high
school auditorium will likely be taxed
to the limit. The day will be busy
one for the visitors. They will as
semble for business session at 10 a.
m. and from then until we'll after mid
night there will be something doing
every minute. The days program
follows:
10 a. m. Call to order Business
session.
IL to 1880 p. m. Luncheon. Com
mercial club and ladies, guests of the
Grangers.
1:30 to 300 p. m. Matinee at Lib
erty Theatre, compliments of CONNER
cial club.
300 to 400 p. m. Business ses-
sion.
400 to 500 p. m. Degree work.
6:30 p. m. Dinner. Grangers the
guests Of Commercial club and ladies.
300 p. m. Address of Welcome by
Mayor H. w. Desgranges. Response, i.
u. S. Case, Pomona Master. Ad-
dress, DIR. w. J. Hindley, of Spokane.
Fifth Degree Work.
Interesting facts concerning the
Grange, its plan of organization and
its general purposes will be found on
page 2 OF this issue.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1921-01-06

Mrs. L. w. Soth will leave Friday
night for San Francisco to make
short visit with her mother, sister and
brother.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1921-01-06

The Congregational Missionary So
ciety will meet with Mrs. A. w. Gra-
ham, Thursday afternoon, January 13
at two o'clock. Election of officers
will be held. All members and per-
sons interested are cordially invited
to be present.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1921-01-06

Renew your membership in the Ken
newick public library association.
Fifty cents will make you a member
for 1921.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1921-01-06

Last week the Boy Scouts made
their report on their last summers
camping trip and an American flag
was awarded as first prize to Jim
Fraser's patrol and pack sack to
Nat Witt, bell to Everett Terrell.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1921-01-06

The young people of the Christian
church held a watch party at the
home of H. L. Leckliter in the Gar
den Tracts, New Years eve.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1921-01-06

Mrs. r. GiIcrest assisted by her
daughter, Mrs. Bert Moores, is enter
tanning the Baptist Missionary So
ciety. this afternoon.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1921-01-06

Mrs. T. j. Moulton is spending
few days with her brother at White
Bluffs.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1921-01-06

Mrs. E. M. Sly will be hostess to
the Bridge club Wednesday, January
10 3sgs
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1921-01-06

Continued on page four)
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1921-06-04
REVOLVER INVENTED BY BOY
Idea Of Deadly Small Arm Was Born
I'm the Brain OF Fourteen-
Year-Oid Runaway.

The revolver. that until the invention
OF the automatic pistol, was the most
deadly small arm known to man, was
born Of the brain Of q feurteen-year-
old boy, Samuel Colt. Colt ran away
from school and shipped on board a
merchant vessel bound for the East
Indies. He had a good deal Of idle
time on his hands once the ship was
wen at sea, and long period Of calm
weather followed its movements. He
began to seek an outlet for his active
Imagination and mechanical urge. He
attempted various things to aid sailing,
but without any great success. He
then took to planning a pistol that
would shoot several times with a
single load. He had only bits of wood
and jack knife to work with, but be-
fore the voyage was over he had cut
out a model for a revolver very SINH
lar to the pattern still I'm use.
Once at home again, he went to
work In his fathers factory, but the
revolver idea was still In his head, and
he worked at II from time to time un-
til he was twenty-one. At this point
his experiments had so far advanced
that he asked for and obtained patents
In America and European countries.
A stock company was organized, and
from this humble start the great Colt
arms factory was begun, and the re-
volver put on market that soon car
ried it around the world.