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Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1921-06-02
"Get Acquainted" Meeting
of X. C.'s Held Here

On Wednesday evening Of last
week about thirty knights of Col
umbus, OF the Atlantic Council, ac-
companied by their ladies, drove
to our little city, where a number
of members Of the council reside,
to hold one of their out-of-town
meetings, which Grand Knight
Moreland holds the distinction of
introducing, he being the first
Grand knight to hold meetings at
the home towns of the out-of-town
members of his council.
The Extra Knights had everything
In readiness at the X. P. Hall and,
assisted by the ladies, welcomed
the visitors as they arrived. The
attendance would have been much
larger had it not been for the
threatening appearance of the
weather, which prevented many
from venturing out. However,
representatives from Audubon and
Wiota, with the Atlantic people
and home-folks made good-sized
crowd.
The Council was very fortunate
in having District Deputy Albert
McGinn of Council Bluffs present
during the evening. A short time
was given to "Get-acquainted
meeting" which gave all an at
home feeling and produced much
sociability. Order was called by
Grand Knight AL Moreland and a
very interesting program was Civ
en-. Addresses were made by Dis
trict Deputy McGinn of Council
Bluffs, Father Costello of Audu-
bon, Father McDermott of Allan
tic and Attorney Leonard L. Ryan
of Audubon, to which the audience
gave close attention. The musical
numbers consisted of an lnstru-
mental selection by Miss Anna Nc
Grath and vocal solos by Mrs.
Rhody, Miss McGrath and Mr..
Frank Zook of Atlantic, which
were very much appreciated by
all. After the program all partlcl-
pated in a social hour, during
which ice cream and cake were
served by the Exiraites. A bene-
fetal and enjoyable evening was
spent and we hope to be visited
again by the K. C's and ladies.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1921-06-02
Jess Williams Again at
Head of Williams Cafe

Jesse Williams has repurchased
the cafe, which he formerly owned,
and took possession yesterday. The
former owner, Lincoln Statzell,
bought the business of Mr. Williams
sometime ago, and has given the
public good service. "sss.s. .sss.
Mr.. Williams ability as restau-
rant man can not be surpassed, and
he promises to give his customers
the same courteous treatment that
they have experienced in the past.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1921-06-02
Potts Family Leave on
Extended Auto Trip

Walter E. Potts and family left
yesterday on their auto trip
through several states during the
summer which will land them in
Tennessee to spend the winter.
On Sunday evening, a crowd of
friends gathered at their home
and gave them a farewell surprise
party.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1921-06-02
Weather Causes Hitch in
Decoration Day Program

The memorial service, under the
direction of the American Legion,
was carried out according to sche-
dule, although the rain interfered
somewhat with the solemnities of
the occasion.
The remaining veterans of the
civil war, the American Legion,
the boy scouts and camp fire girls
were out in uniform and the pro-
cession, which marched to the park,
headed by the band and augment
ed by the white robed flower girls
carrying wreaths for decorating the
graves of those who had fallen,
made an imposing and impressive
spectacle.
Unfortunately, the rain prevent
ed the ceremonies from taking
place in the park as scheduled,
compelling the crowd to retire to
the Methodist church, where the
program took place. Rev. Hugh
f. Moore of Atlantic delivered a
splendid address, which was highly
appreciated by the audiehce.
At the close of the program, the
crowd repaired to the cemeteries,
headed BY the American Legion
boys carrying banners, (autos
were provided for those who pre-
ferred to ride,) where the graves of
the departed were decorated, with
appropriate ceremonies.
The band went to Brayton in
the morning to assist in Memorial
services there, and after the speak
ing in Extra, gave concert in the
park.
This annual tribute to those who
lie so peacefully sleeping is fitting
and necessary, not only for the
purpose of keeping their memory
green in our hearts but also OF
turning our thoughts for brief
period from the sordid things OF
life to the more solemn things OF
the future.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1921-06-02
West Extra Church School
Gives Interesting Program

The closing exercises of the West
Extra Church School, were held
Sunday, May 29th, at 7:3O o'clock
and the following program gwen:
Professional March
Invocation A. p. Hanson
Welcome Song The d. l. S. Girls
Greeting, "a Welcome Speech"
---------- Harry Christensen
Exercise, "The Canny Little
Cans Nine Children
Recitation, "Prayer and Pota-
toes" "---G Gladys Nelson
Vocal Solo, "a Perfect Day"
-- Dollie Hanson
Missionary Sketch, "Tired of
Missions" Thirteen Children
Recitation, Didn't Pass"
----R Russell Hanson
Dialogue, "The Dolls Hospital
-.----T The Primary Glass
PART TWO
Song, eff You Have Pleasant
Thought" Alice Christensen
and Hazel Hanson
Exercise, "The Palace of the
King Six Girls
Recitation, "a Change OF Mind
Elmer Jacobson
A Will Alice Sorenson
Motion Song, "The Boat on
Galilee Four Girls
Dialogue, "Aunt Peggy's Wood
Pile" Five Boys
Presentation Of Diplomas by
Prof. Bert Rhoads.
Recitation, Vacation Time"
- Kermit Axelson
Closing Song, Vacation" School
Benediction -Steen Jensen
Two young ladies, Misses Violet
Nelson and Ellen Jensen, gradua-
ted from the school this year and
have made good records.
Much credit is due the teachers,
Maggie Hanson and Ida Christen-
son, who have been faithful and
efficient in their positions and have
made wonderful success of this
school year.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1921-06-02

Charley Kommes and family,
who have been quarantined in
Guthrie Center at the home of rel
atives where they were visiting
when MIR. kommes was stricken
with smallpox, were allowed to re-
turn to their home in Extra, Sum
day. Their home here has been
placed under quarantine until all
danger of spreading the disease is
past.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-10
Seuen Hectic Days in New York

It would be shameless to treat even the outward fringe of murder so lightly had not the police set a precedent. Not only did they wait until someone con fessed before doing anything about the tragedy. but they have put young liar ris to a great deal Of annoyance by con tradicting his story at every point, They used to make you prove your innocence. Nowadays when you confess a murder, they make you prove you aren't joking.
 But of all the women connected with this case none is more remarkable than the widow of the murdered man. ln- formed by telephone about the confes- sion of Harris, Mrs. Elwell was not in- terested
 This places her in class by herself
 DIVORCE TROUBLES
 The everlasting Stillman dispute is a reminder that some people have an awful lot of trouble getting a divorce. Clients of one New York lawyer have been ob- taining all the divorces they liked with out the formality of appearing in court Upon investigation it was found that D diyorces were not divorces at all. much to the consternation of the putatiVe di- vorcees. The process apparently haG been to pay round sum and not get a square deal
 PleaSanter things, however, than Hlul der and divorce have been drawn rom fate's lottery the past week.
 It's not always bad idea to have a rotund tummy. Frankie Spadaro, aged five, leaned too far across fire escape and fell 45 feet to a cement sidewalk. At the time Frankie was full of spa ghetti. He landed on his tummy and merely bounced. -~Horrified neighhors, who rushed to collect the fragments, found him toddling back with the inten- ton of trying it again. His mother had
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-10

William Tairchnd was sentenced 10 die. Geofse Barganeer for life and John Bos- ton for life, all negroes Many others were sentenced to terms ranging from one to three years.
 The court during the week was pre- sided over by Judge Longshore of Co., lumbiana, with w. w. Wallace as state solicitor, assisted by J. J. Haynes of the law firm of Leeper. Haynes & Wallace of Columbiana, Felix Smith. Jr., as coun- ty solicitor, ana George T. Rayfield ot Rockfoml as court clerk. During the week Judge Longshore proved very agreeable and showed himself competent of fulfilling his station as circuit judge
 The following were sentenced: Will liam Fairchild, charged with murder, sentenced to hang May 22; George Bar ganeer and John Boston, charged with murder, sentenced to life Imprisonment in the state penitentiary; Lester Joyner. J. G. Blankingship. negro; Robert E. Boyd, Charlie Samuels, negro John Lauderdale, negro Matthew Judkins, ne- gro. ar,1 Ira Hardy sentenced to terms
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-10
WILLIAMS TN ATLANTA JAIL PENDING ACTION ON APPEAL
tContinued from Page one)

complice and chief witness against Will Hams, also Is under indictment in New ton county, where the state holds three negroes were drowned. Manning Is to be tried later at Covington.
 tried later at Covington. Solicitor Gen. eral Campbell sttaed he had evidence indicating that in addition to the II ne- groes whose bodies were founl, in Jas per and 3 in Newton county, that at least more were killed and their bodies thrown into a pond. Mir Campbell said active search would begin for the Wit Hams boys
 The law-abiding citizens will show to the world they believe in law enforce ment," MT. Campbell said tonight. "A number of citizens are involved and we have evidence sufficient to ndict six or seven. We have the lynchers on the run and will clean up the country"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-10

put him on the fire escape because the street was too dangerous.
 DANCES JIG AT 100
 Sprightliness, nevertheless. is not only to the young. Look at Manning Oppen- heimer, whose one hundredth birthday was celebrated a few days since. Though a veteran of the early Mexican war Mir. Oppenheimer danced a jig before his 2s grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren, and said it would have been livelier ex- cept for prohibition.
 Yet thare's nothing slow about some phases of these dry times, either, Per haps art is long and life is fleeting. But Hart is pretty fleet on occasion, take it from various haberdashers and hotel men who are looking for the poet. Do rian Hope Dorian recently published a Fofsme of 57 poems, p of which have been identified as written by somebody else. Evidently the lad is a believer in free verse, free as the wild flowers for anybody's picking. There were a few matters, too, such as bills, which Hope has deferred paying till the tradesmen begin to remember the quotation about Hope deferred making. the heart sick.
 As for the rest of the population, it has been kept from somnolence by the arrest of il fashionably dressed ladies in gambling raid, advocates of craps for women; by the capture of two 15-year- old boys who helped themselves to s3,yV0 worth of jewels in an apartment; by love-sclx youth who left his coat and suicide note on a wharf and went around three days later to his iramorata "a waitress--to see if she was plunged in grief and she not only wasn't but had become engaged to another man. And by the first straw hat (male) of the season which blocked traffic on Broad way of this, after all, provincial town
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-10
By JESSIE HENDERSON

Special Correspondent of The Age Herald
 Copyright, 1921, by The Age-heralul
 New York, April g. Special )-And who is Mrs. Fairchlld?. You will do the New York police a tremendous favor by ar ranging an Introduction She is the most talked about person of the past seven days, and the most sought after.
 According to Roy Harris. Mrs. Fair child is lady-bountiful, with a differ ence. He says one evening last June she offered two strangers S250 each All she asked in return was a murder of gentleman whose house she designated
 This is what Harris naively told the Buffalo police when he confessed to hay ing aided in the killing of Joseph B Elwell, the New York clubman whose taking off last June was the years big gest mystery. Elwel was found dying in chair at his residence, with bull let through his head. The police were still wringing their hands over the lack of evidence when Harris decently enough, decided to help them out
 Blonde, blue-eyed, thoroughly likeable little woman was this Mrs. Fairehild, Eff youll permit Harris as the police have done, to tell it. She gave Harris and another accomplice several outings and intimated that when they killed l1l- well they would give the lady her in- nings Indeed, she seems to have been affable and generous to a fault--except perhaps, to some fault of Elwelrs.
 BETTER RUN
 Here, then, is the sort of lady who ar ranges murders in her odd moments Small, about 8 years old-we'd keep looking over our shoulder if we were Harris and had fixed the lady's age at this height-pretty, and adorned with diamonds. If you meet somebody like this-run, eh? Oh, in the opposite direc- tion, of course.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-10

mind Germany that throughout the war as well as in the peace terms, 1t was understood among the allies and their associates that the con- quered aggressor should pay for all damages and pensions. France also asks America to participate in just effort to obtain such payment.
 It now seems from dispatches from Washington that the> Knox resolution again is being discussed Despite the attitude of the so-called semi official French newspapers, I cannot conceal the fact that the adoption os this res olution would profoundly appoint the French, people.
 France, in all dignity and all confi- dence, hopes that the United States vii find not words but acts to compel Ger many to honor her signature.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-10
PASSAGE OF KNOX RESOLUTION WOULD
 DISAPP0INT FRANCE
tCeati.sea fren Psse o.el

pay It must be realized. however. that apart from the principle involved are questions of method and execu- ton. France in this connection hopes for more precise statement from MT. Harding or MT. Hughes. It is not suf- ficient to say to Germany that she must make reparation to the limit of her capacity. This only leads back to the sterile discussions which for IS months have been proceedine. in vsola tion of the treaty as to Germany's so called paying capacity
 France asks America. in view Of the latter's great role in the war. to rs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-10

tSOmtlHue0 IrOm rage OneJ
 most, confidential discussion~of the mat ter
 AWAIT HARDING MESSAGE
 However, President Hardings message to Congress next Tuesday is anxiously awaited in the belief that it will throw definite light on Americas foreign policy under the new administration Tho vagueness of MT. Hardings inaugural address leads to the conclusion among some observers that his first message to Congress may not contain precise solu- tions. There is feeling here that MT. Harding intends only to deal in broad leaving Americas specific intentions to be learped through diplomatic negotia- tions and notes from the state depart ment.
 A liberal French senator declared dur ing the foreign policy debate at the close of this week that unless America re- turned to the allied councils, bringing real help toward the reconstruction of Europe, there was no way of avoiding ruin. He was not speaking of the ratifi- cation of the treaty nor of the adoption of the League of Nations. but merely of international cooperation.
 decision by France to occupy the Ruhr valley would not be solution of the reparations problem, but only a di- version-a postponement of the day Of reckoning. It would cost France moro than she would get and still would leave unsettled the main question of how to pay for the war.
 All except the extreme reactionaries in France would undertake the Ruhr oc- cupation with reluctance. It Is recog- nized here that American opinion would be even less enthusiastic, but mere negative attitude It Washington would De unlikely to- prevent the step. The last hope seems to be that some cons structive proposal will como from Amer ica for effecting worldwide peace with out the further employment of armed force.
 It Is now clear that the first requisite for, such a peace Is finding a solution for Frances fiscal problem. In fact, 1t may be said that Frances internal af- fairs today arc the greatest question be- fore the world. It looks as If states men who want to find a key to world lsI 8st g f'E 'af ' \ ne s.srss s,ss.s'qn e'a nance minister.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-10
BURIAL IS ANNOUNCED

Anniston, April s.-tspeciaL1--Fu- neral services for Thomas A, Best, s4' whose death occurred saturday, will be held from the residence at 21S East Fourteenth street Sunday afternoon Interment will be at the Hillside MT. Best was Confad erfte veteran, having served with gallantry through the four years of civil strife as member of Company A, EiShtn infantry.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-10
HARDING ID TURN [ BACK ON LEAGUE
 FINALLY TUESDAY
WAl Proclaim, However, That America Stands as Ready as Ever to Stand for Right
 When World Menaced
By ROBERT T. SMALL


 Copyright. 1921, by The Age Herald) Washington, April 9.-(Special.) For the third and last time, President Harding on Tuesday, addressing a joint session of the new Congress, will tuin his back upon the League of Nations. It has been difficult to make the world at large realize that it has been the irrevocable decision of the new administration not to enter the league in any form. Europe has been clinging to forlorn hope that in his message of next Tuesday there might be some modification of the Presi- dents views, as expressed in the in- augural address. But there will be none.
 This does not mean. however. that Mr. Harding will turn his back upon the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-10

under three ycars' impr 'sonnent
 According to the report of the grand jury, great deal Of violation of the prohibition law has been noted for the past year. In consequence many of the cases on the criminal docket this week were relative to violation of that law The grand jury complimented Sheriff Mcdonald of Rockford for his untirng efforts in destroying many of the stills scattered over the country Also Sheriri McDonald was complmented for the eA- cellent condition of the county jail.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-10

We take the FULL wash
 (shirts, starched collars, lin- ems, etc., excepted) and laun- der every garment perfectly clean, hand iron, ready to wear and rush home to you.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-10
Finished Family Wash Strikes a. Popular Cord
--BecduSe eUery Uon1dn
 really prefers to Uash and iron at ;
The American 25c a Pound

~ ALL your lucky number N M. 3715-in the morn ing and give us the full fam fly wash to do the new Fin ished Family Wash way for only 25c a pound.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-10
COOSA JURORS ARE DETERMINED THAT
 GUILTY PAY PRICE
Verdicts Returned During One Week Include Hanging, Two for Life and Numerous
 Lesser Penalties

Rockford Aprt s.-(speciaL) )-Criminai week of the circuit court in Coosa county was especially featured by the heavy sentences returned by the jury.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-10

world. On the con- trary he will pro- claim that America stands today as ready as ever to throw her determin | ing weight in the
 balance whenever ;l menace shall arise or a call from civil ization shall come.
 MT. Harding s policy
 will not be one of American isolation, rather he would make it a policy of world cooperation.
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The cost is hardly as much as washerwomen charge and so MUCH better, work and clean, sanitarily clean.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-10
: r PRIsoNERs CoMFoRTABLE.

In~the event the supreme court de- cfdes the second indictments were the beginning of another prosecution and not the continuation of the first, and that therefore the cases were returned to the Walker circuit court. it is prob able the defense will file another ap- plication for change of venue, con- tending that fair trial cannot be had in Walker county because of the con dition of the public mind. This would put the issue before Judge Sowell again. The state now contends that this method should be followed by the defense if it desires another change of venue.
 The national guardsmen are som fortably situated in the jail at Besse> mer, according to information brought to Montgomery. They were trans ferred from the Birmingham Jail to Bessemer because of the crowded cons dition of the former prison. At Besse- mer two large rooms have been pro- vided. and in addition a court may be used by the soldiers in taking exer- else. A furniture company has sent furniture to the cells. The Victrola donated by citizens of their home city was moved with the soldiers when they were transferred from the Marion county Jail. However, the soldiers are restless and desire to have their trials concluded as soon as possible.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-10
ENORMOUS PRESSURE

Few persons can realize the pressure, directly and indirectly, which has been brought to bear upon the President and his Secretary of State, MT. Hughes. dur ing the last few days, to commit this country to a definite plan for aiding the allies, especially France, in their efforts to bring Germany to an accounting un- der the terms of the treaty of Versailles.
 These efforts, coupled with the visit of M. Rene Viviani, have brought foreign affairs to the front in Washington the last few days to the exclusion of execu- tive consideration of taxes, the tariff and other wholly domestic problems. In bis ordered moments, away from the in Educational whirligig, however, MT. Hard 5ng has found time to write briefly on the subjects for the benefit of the Con- gress. There is every reason to believe now that tax revision will come to the fore in Congress regardless of any set programme to the contrary. The fram- ing of a tariff bill necessarily is a slow process. and a very extensive drive is being made for taxes first"
 It has been realized, not alone in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-10

izes an America always ready to fight for the right scrupulous in her obliga tions, and conscious. of her duties. He would reserve to her always, however, {, freedom of decision and a freedom of action.
 President Harding, in his address to Congress. probably will announce that he hopes before long to assemble, possibly Eere in Washington, conference of the nations This would be his substitute for the association of nations which he prom ised during the campaign. He may still cling to the title, association of nations but he will make it clear that the asso- citation he has in mind is an association only for conferences counsel. He will assert anew that America will accept no responsibility except as her own con science and judgment, in each instance,