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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-12-23
RUNAWAY TEAM
THRILLS CROWD
Shoppers on Main Street
Witness Spectacular
Dash by Horses

All automobiles and street cars
and other vehicles propelled by
gasoline or electricity gave way
to horse drawn vehicle On Main
street late yesterday afternoon
when team OF fine horses owned
by a Boothsville dairymAn became
frightened on Fairmont avenue
and broke away from the post they
were tied to and made a dash
down the avenue across the South
Side bridge and up Main street
through tho heart of the business
section before they were finally
stopped.
'TSe large crowd OF Christmas
shoppers that were in the street
at that time we're thrilled and
thrilled as the horses swung past
an auto or street car just missing
it BIZ a hair. every minute all per-
sons witnessing the wild race OF
the frightened animals expected to
see them crash inso some thing or
to try and get out OF the way OF
something and to crash into a
store front.
AS the horses left the South Side
bridge an officer attempted to stop
them but was unsuccessful. the
next man that tried to stop them
failed, but when the team dashed
by. be caught hold Of the tail gate
Of the wagon and swung himself
into the wagon and rushed to the
front end, grabbed the lines ami
succeeded in pulling the horse,
down TO walk and finally STOP
ping them as they were about all
in.
The man who succeeded ia stop
ping the horses turned thom over
10 an officer and disappeared into
the crowd before his nane could
be learned. officer Digman took
charge Of the team and returned
them to their owner
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-12-23
ISfEfffHi.iI | CHILD
IS MURDERED
Horrible Crimeis Commit
ted in New Brunswick
Hotel
ma A1enclat4d PEenal

NEW BRUNSWICK, n. j.. Dec
23GThe mutilated body OF Tessic'
KnchanBtd, five years old, who had
been missing from her home at the
BeHmore Hotel, operated by her
mother, was found packed today In
a suitcase In a closet at tho Hotel
Albany.
According to the police, the little
girI was seen to enter the hotel
Albany at 6 o'clock last night with
George Garris, 40, carpenter, who
lives there. He said Tessie was
his granddaughter. He left an hour
later, alone. The police were seek
ing him today.
The girls father Is under indict
mant in connection with an attack
upon a girl, the police said. He
has not been seon here for some
time,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-12-23
FACING PROBLEM.

NEW YORK. Dec. 23 The k,pis-
coPal church in the United States
faces a problem in the decrease OF
number OF recruits for tho minis
try committee appointed TO hives
tigatc the subject declared in re.
port made public today This situa.
ton. the committee stated, lis more
grave than seems to be the case
with other religious bodies"
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-12-23
f4E4RTsITy8f a pARTIEs

Christmas tree exercises VIII be
sleld at 4. number Of the schools
OF the equity this afternoon, to-
night and Saturday. Superiuten-
dent /. "A. Barnes announced today
that he had invitations to an affair
OF that kind at Pine Grove school
this afternoon. at Quiet Dell
school tonight and at Hammond
schoo. Saturday night. Benton's
Ferry school had their Christmas
exercises yesterday afternoon.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-12-23
MORNING SESSION

Los ANGELES, Dec. 28.-A
morning session OF court today in
tho trial OF Arthur S. Bnrch, ac-
tsIsed OF the murder OF ]. Bolton
Kennedy. was expected to be de-
voted to further efforts by the de-
Tense TO provo Burcf insane At
tho close of tho morning session.
il was announced By Judge Reeve.
Christmas recess will be taken
until next Tuesday morning.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-12-23

Tho men readers of this advertisement who
have been at loss what to get for their wife
will End many Iso!pful suggestions in our
ont array Of STAR ELECTRICAL GOODS
Prices, TOO, are much lower than what YOU
would cxpect.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-12-23
SAM MaeVEY DEAD.

NEW YORK, Dec. 32.--Sam Mac.
Voy, negro heavyweight pugiilst,
died today in a local hospital. a Vic,
tim Of pneumonia.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-12-23

Ocean bed can be tested and
graded to a depth of seven miles,
by means OF a small appliance.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-02-24
new MOTOR CON-
BINE IS RUM0RED
Chicago Paper Intimates that Republic
Motor Truck Company May be in
Combine, But No Confirmation
or Denial is Yet Secured

The following from the Herald Examiner of Chicago will
prove of considerable interest Record readers:
"a report that group of automobile manufacturers
contemplating consolidation compete aggressvey with
the larger manufacturers Wall Street today In
connected with The Republic Motor Truck Company Inc
behind this plan it said The WiysOveand Company
time ago purchased control Republic Motors but is
stated control passing out of their hands Many companies
mentioned being included in the proposed group the
prominent of which the WyOverand and Chandler
Cleveland and Chicago nance said have recently bought
in quite little of Republic Motors stock"
representative of The Record has been unable in
with officials of the Republic Motor Truck Company
this city, confirmation denial the pub
shed the Chicago paper The officials have been
city is hoped that definite information may be secured for
next week.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-02-24
CRIME TO BEAR TRIPLETS
Death for Che Mother. Babies
and Grandparents.

The>o'd Uganda marriage laws con-
demued to death any woman who gave
birth 10 tr.plcts, because the natives
considered the occurrence due TO
witchcrafr.
John Roscoe. leader or an ethnolocl-
cal expedition 20 Uganda writes to the
London Times thc following:
"Ihe o'j marriage laws here have
taken me some forty hours to note
down. and 7 discovered today how
dreadful st WAS in the olden times for
amy woman 20 have triplets. one case
which my informant had Witnessed Will
suffice tosmuhe YOU understand the
horror fer by tAc people when such an
event occurred a woman gave birth
t0 triplets. and The event was duly re-
ate3 GO iha Eiu- vhereupon he sent
men 20 Take ,nc woman wi,h the chill
dreu. and also The maternal grand
parents into the wilds. and had them
all spearcd 20 death. The husband Of
the woman had his eyes gougcd out,
lest he should ever look upon the king
and hewitch him.
These pastoral people are closely
allied To- The Baganda. and are. !
thinks. a different branch Of Hamitics
from the Ankole Bahima."
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-02-24

home * called apa "prHIHue' hungu-
low. The effect OF an a.rship Is gained
by the small cupoa containing Two
bed rooms or sleeping porcLcs rs they
fnny be called. II presents a most ale
Turing picture set in an attractive -gar-
den and should be appealing TO an
home lovers.
Several elements help 10 make the
exterior OF this delightful home uu-
usually picturesque. Most prominent
among these are the proiecting roof
rafters. the mauy-gablcl roof the cu-
pola, the archcd front porch support
ed by two posts with concrete hascs.
the terrace extending around the side
OF the house To he French doors open
Ing into the living room. The divided
window panes are distinctive. Flower
boxes aud clinglng vines complete The
picture.
The siding is ~ shingles, arranged
IN an unusual way and mid IN q vn-
ricty of courses. They have been
pninted white.
Upon entering the bungalow. how
eter the visitor finds the real soul
and substance of The home. There is
plenty OF comfort and Hospitality here
gs tie floor plan shows very definite
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-02-24

breakfast nook. The kitchen IS smnr
but efficient and equipped with ih'
latest appliances To help the house
wife. II opens into the dining room.
the short hall just mentioned. and Il
longer hall leading 10 the other end
of the bungalow. Opening Oft this
hall are the bath room and one bed
room, 14xl2 feet inches. Six rooms
In all have been provided for in this
first floor plan which is 59x23 feet.
The upper floor, or cupola, as YOU
WILL contains two bed rooms. II Is
really an ideal sleeping porch. The
windows are screened in but can be
glazed in case Of cold weather One
bedroom is exceptionally roomy. being
1910 feet inches. These two bed
rooms make an excellent sleeping
place for the children in the warm
sulry weather when they need health
ful and refreshing sleep.
This is a beautiful home and one
that should appeal TO all. especially
those who have not mustered up
enough courage to get home of their
own. ~ mans home is his CASTLE y
but no tenant feels like lord ruling
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-02-24
FIRE THREATENED
BUSINESS PLACES
BLAZE AT GROVER MEAT MARKET THREATENED AID
JOINING FRAME BUSINESS BLOCKS IN MORNING
FIRE FRIDAY.

Shortly after a. this morning friday the fire de-
called to the Grover market West Superior
where fire had been started that for minutes
the half block wooden business structures the
from the Wright House.
By the time that the department arrived the
heavy smoke coming from the building and flames just
beginning way through roof of the story
frame structure.
One of quickly thrown the blaze and
moment later still another stream playing the flames
Prompt action killing the flames that coming through
the roof probably saved other wooden from damage
Immediately that this had been done attention turned
queng the flames the attic Of the and
only short time before the fire entirely eXngushed The
loss will be only few hundred dollars the building The stock
the first floor not damaged to any great extent
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-02-24
The watehful Bride.

After Tie ceremony the best man
handed the minister an envelope, say
ing: give dollars from the groom"
one of the intimate friends of the
bride and bridegroom quickly grabbed
Cor the envelope aud. taking it from
the clergyman. opened il. a s. bill
was found inside.
The hest man was notified. thinSln.:
mistake had been made. The
host man and bridegroom both ex-
pressed establishment declaring the en-.
velopc had been tempered with
Finally the bride spoke up and con-
fessed that size had secretly abstract
cd So from the envelope. because she
thought 50 was too much TO pay for
such small service.-Rehoboth Sun
day Herald.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-02-24
UNIQUE DESIGN
FOR BUNGALOW
Western Type That Should Ap-
peal to All Home Lovers.
HoMELlKE AND ATTRACTIVE
This Design Is Called the "Airplane"
Bungalow, Because Of the Small
cupoIa Which Contains
Two Bedrooms.
BY WILLIAM A. RApFoRD.

Mr.. William A. Radford will anower
questions and give advice FREE OF
COST on all subjects pertaining 10 the
subject Of building. for the readers OF this
paper On accouat OF his wide experience
a. Editor. Author ana Manufacturer. he
is. without doubt. the highest authority
on all these subjects Address all inquiries
60 William A. Radford. No. 1927 Prairie
avenue. Chicago, Ill and only enclose
twe-cent stamp for reply.
II has always been said that the
people In California are different"
Certainly they possess most pro-
gressve attitude towards life in gem
eral. In the case of homes they Of
fer n number of distinctive designs
that are rapidly gaining popularity in
other parts of the country. Along the
Pacific coast there is an abundance of
unique and charming homes of all
kinds. But there is no reason why
some OF these designs cannot be
adopted In other sections farther east.
They would be a real Improvement 10
most cities and towns.
Take the bungalow shown here, for
instance. 1t represents The unusual
and acknowledgement of the type
that is found I'm southern California
in those beautiful garden seltlles.
Never were bungalows more popular,
more in demand, than they are at the
present time. Many people prefer
them because Of their convenience and
adaptabillty 10 personal whias but
their chief attraction lies in their
economy. For the family of moderate
means IL is the ideal home The chill
dren can have yard TO play in.
plenty of free air which is denisl
them in n crowded building.
Because of its unusual dos I'm This
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-02-24
Second Floor Plan.

over his domain. But once he owns a
home of his own. he is stimulated by
The pride which comes of ownership
and takes a healthy interest in fam
lily. home life and civic welfare in gen.
cral
Bolshcvlsm does not breed in a com
munity OF home owners nor does pro-
duction In "a factory lag. For home
owners strive to make the world a
better place 10 live IN. II is only
those who drift from place to place
ON The tide of the floating population
that are discontinued. They can call
no particular place their home and
therefore feel no obligation. no tie 10
keep them there. Much OF the eX-
pensc caused today 10y labor turnover
could be avoided by the employers
stimulating the idea OF home owner
ship ia their employers. Great hous-
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-02-24
First Floor Plan.

r.. Two entrances afford access 90
the home. one directly of The walk
leading into the dining room. the 9TH
or from the terrace into The living
room. Both ares attractive French
1lbors. The living room is almost
square. being - feet O inches hy iG
feet and opens into The small sun
pnrlor az the end of the terrace. This
part OF the house has been divided
into bedroom and sun parlor. a small
door AT the opposite end Of the living
room also opens Ont ON the ierrnce.
The dining room Is next to The liv-
ing room and is llSlG feet. Lending
from II are doors To- tie Kitchen and
short Iall. This hall opens the way
20 two he'd rooms. 1879 feet, and q
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-02-24

having sold his farm will sell at Public Auction his residence
located
Ina
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-02-24
Even Phantoms Are Without Homes

Ghosts have been unable to hold out
against the house shortage In London.
A clever and h0useless man decided
he'd find himself home by getting
the addresses of haunted houses. He
got % addresses. made the rounds and
they have all ceased to be haunted.
Not one was unoccuplcd.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-02-24

The kind you ought to use. when you
ought to have il, that is when you real
ly need it. We have contracted the
habit of satisfying all our customers.
Our work as business getter is of the
highest quality.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-02-24
HOW the News Was Learned.

II is not known just how the his
torans ieurncd that COrtez disCUv-
cred Mexico-whether some one told il
on him or whether he broke down and
con fessed - Nashville TcrnesSecan.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-02-24
Universal Duty.

Each OF Us is bound 10 make the
little circle IN which ne lives better
and happier; each of us is bound to
see that ont of that small circle the
widest good may fOw.-Dean stanley
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-02-24

When Folks want Anything Done, they
go to J. Fuller Pep, for he's a Ninety
Horse Power Booster and Liberal with
his Time and Money for anything TO
Better the Town. Ole Hezekiah Use
less allows as how J. Fuller is trying TO
Run Things, but If Folks were all like
Hez, this would be Hot Sketch, of a
Town
The Washington herald., 1921-03-05
|PHOTO-NEWS PAGE i
Borrowed. Husbands
AMarried Life Story
writtsn for Tie Herald
By Mildred K. Barbour

much hurt. falling in soft mud as
she did
Edith held on TO her gratefully,
her face like alabaster.
I've always been so ashamed"
she said in a voice jerky with
nervous tension. "A DOCTORS wife
ought to have the same poise as a
nurse. ougbtn't she? Once I tried
schooling myself by goiag through
the hospital wards. and I forced
myself to do relief work during
the war. but couldn't sleep at
night afterwards. I kept seeing
rows on rows of suffering people,
and 1 used to wake myself up
shrieking with horror"
Don't, dear." Nancy drew the
shivering girl closer to her. Don't
think about it, We're all born
with an aversion to something.
which we can't overcome. All the
world has fear of pain-there's
nothing unique or shameful about
your bette noir."
"But a surgeons wifew repeated
Edith with ,nervously chattering
teeth. How can I expect to hold
Frederick when"
She broke OF with an exclama-
ton.
How heartless am talking
about such things. when. that poor
girl out there is dead. or dying
even now! I suppose I'm hysterical." !"
Ssh" Nancy soothed her as she
would a child, meanwhile turning
TO watch the doctor and Stanley.
They had lifted the woman out
of the mire, and were bearing her
to the smooth bit of roadway
where she and Edith stood.
The two women waited quietly
while the men laid their burden
gently down.
rs She" began Nancy
Don't know yet" replied the
doctor briskly. See IL you can
loosen her clothing a bit. will you?
And get that mud Off her face, so
we can have a look at her.
Nancy knelt beside the still form,
united the jaunty veil. and took
off the girls smart little motor
hat, releasing a wealth of coppery
hair.
With her own handkerchief she
began to brush away the brown
clinging mud.
Before she had quite cleared 1t
away, she heard a cry from Edith.
"why-how dreadful-it is Fleur-
etter'
The Washington herald., 1921-03-05
Pershing Will
Present Cadet
Commissions

Gen. John J. Pershing will pre-
sent commissions to the ninety
officers of the High School Cadet
Corps at the exercises to be held
in Central High School auditori-
um next Wednesday afternoon.
according to plans announced
yesterday by Lieut.. Richard r.
Day, cadet military instructor.
The annual event in which
honor is conferred upon the ca
det leaders promises to be one
of the most unique in history on
this occasion, with the highest
In command in the United States
army in attendance.
The entire cadet brigade will
form in line next Wednesday aft
ernoon on Eleventh. and Thir-
teenth street northwest. with the
head of each regiment resting at
Clifton street. The troops will
march into the auditorium in
column of twos. r
Company l., of the First Regi-
ment, has been selected as the
guard of honor, and the members
will be. armed with rifles, belts
and bayonets.
The Washington herald., 1921-03-05
Me1Osboys Must
Obtain Badges
To Sell Wares

Have you got your red badge?
II any Washington newsboys.
selling papers on the streets. are
not able to produce said red
badge in answer to the police
inspectors queries in the next
few days, dire results are fore
cast.
Badges must be obtained at
the first of the year from the
District Child Labor Bureau, in
the Franklin School building. by
all boys of the District between
he ages of 10 and 16. The badges
are necessary for all boys engag-
ing in street trades.
Badges have been renewed for
ll2 boys to date, Miss Z. ].
keene, bureau director, announc-
ed yesterday. This is estimated
at about only one-third of the
total number of boys working
on the streets. No charge is at
tached to renewing a badge.
The Washington herald., 1921-03-05

more than ten inches square and
five inches deep. 1t weighed about
eight or nine ounces. Subconscious-
ly he noted the address Mrs. James
waldantz, 246 wilmarsh avenue,
City" as he walked over to the
postoffice to mail it.
Three weeks later Hunt was sum-
moned as a witness in a suit for
damages against the Riggs Express
Company. The plaintiff was Mrs.
James Waldantz, who claimed that
a horse belonging to the defendant
had bitten her on the arm. Doctors
and hospital attendants testified to
the marks of the horses teeth on
her arm, and other witnesses testi-
fed as to the incident at the curb
stone. The defense submitted evil
dence to show that the horse in
question had no teeth, but this ap-
parently made no impression on the
jury at all, though Harvey Hunt,
who all through the trial had SEEM
ed puzzled, sat suddenly erect and
gazed fixedly at the plaintiff.
\ Then began a little by-play that
was lost to nearly everybody in the
courtroom, for the jury was plainly
prejudiced against the ''soulless cor
poration." Harvey Hunt saw that
the woman had noted his sndden
interest. A flush slowly spread over
her face. and instinctively she
grasped her handbag more tightly
So he made his decision. He gave
one of the court attendants a note
to the attorney for the defense, who
communicated with his opponent,
with the result that the case was
suddenly and mysteriously COM
promised for a very small sum be-
fore IL went to the jury.
"I1l take that package, madam,
said Harvey Hunt. approaching Mrs.
Waldantz after the courts dismissal
of the incident. His eyes were
stern. For a moment the woman
hesitated. Then she drew from her
bag the wooden box and handing it
over. hurried down the corridor
without word, to catch the next
train out of town.
Do you know what was I'm the box,
and what the wouan's game was.
The answer will appear tomorrow.
The Washington herald., 1921-03-05
SATURDAY. MARCH 5, 1921.

Astrologers fead this as an un-
fortunate day until evening. Mer-
curry, Venus, Jupiter and the Sun
are all in ma1efic aspect. Late in the
evening Venus changes to friendly
sway.
1t is a time in which to hold in
abeyance an important matters, es-
peciaily those having to do with
commerce or banking.
There Is a sign read as forecast
ing rumors disquieting to business
Affairs. but these will be exag-
gerated.
, This evening should be an auspi-
cious time for the lighter forms of
social entertainment, since the rule
Is conducive to careless gayety,
dancing. and even love-making.
Marriage today should be FORUM
ate. provided the wedding ceremony
is performed In the evening.
Astrologers foretell the growth of
efficiency in business methods in the
United States and an increase. in
the demand for scientific training
in all vocations.
While Russia is to suffer from
continued internal trouble there Is
n promising rule for the nation.
Many Americans will 60 to the prin-
cipal cities to identify themselves
with great undertakings.
Persons whose birthdate IL il
should be careful In the handling
Of money. They should avoid
speculation.
Children born on this day may
work hard for living bat they.
should be successful. These sub
jects Of Pisces usually have method
ical and industrious tendencies.
The Washington herald., 1921-03-05
BOYS SERVE AS
FIRE LOOKOUTS


ROCKFORD, Tll.-One boy in
each of the Rockford schools has
been appointed junior State fire
inspector as a result of a plan
formed by the Illinois State fire
marshal. The principal Of each
school appointed the boy who
showed himself to be the most
capable, and there was consid-
cradle rivalry among the boys to
see who would get the coveted
appointments.
Each of the Junior fire inspec-
tors has been given a card bear
ing his name and address and
recognizing him as a regular
deputy in the office of the State
fire marshal. r...
ID is expected that the Junior
inspectors will do much towards
eliminating firetraps from their
schools, and they will be urged
to educate their schoolmates in
the work.
The Washington herald., 1921-03-05
JOHN BARRY.

YHEN William Jennings
w Bryan comes to town and
w visits the State, War and
Navy Building, there, is one man in.
the dark corridor of the buildings
east wing who is sure of a personal
greeting from the once Secretary
of State.
John Barry, once Bryan's coach
man. is now serving as a doorman
outside the office of Secretary of
State Colby, the only Secretary
since Evarts. who has not ridden
behind reins held by Barry. From
the Hayes administration through
the Lansing regime, Barry has been
on the job with the Secretary's
steeds.
Not a few famous drives are re-
membered by this veteran chariot
director. He drove Garfield on that
Presidents fatal morning, and the
times he has done his share towards
bringing together important per-
sonages in important conferences
are so numerous he chooses to men
tion only the star events.
He had hopes of continuing in his