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The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1921-07-14
THREE MEN RECEIVE DOUBLE
AWARD For TOTAL DISABILITY


Among the 341, SAT active compen-
sation and insurance claims on file
in the Bureau Of War Risk Insurance
there are three cases on which a COM
pensation award for double total dis
ability is being paid, the only three
coming under that provision Of the
War Risk Act. Each case gives evil
dcnce of the degree of ingenuity and
courage which survive in these for
mer service men both blinded and
manned.
Henry A. Bitter (C-165 1897 Cor.
poral, Company C, 352nd Infantry,
SO Division. Bitter was injured in
Toul Sector, France, on the 10th Of
November. 1918, by accidental ex-
plosion Of hand grenade. His com.
pany was assigned to gas training
at French training camp. On the
last day at gas school. maneuvers
were ordered. While advancing thru
a smoke screen under orders, with
hand grenade to be thrown at an
imaginary enemy, the pin in the
hand grenade became loosened and
the hand grenade exploded, causing
injury that resulted in the amputa-
ton of both hands and loss of sight
of both eyes. He was awarded 5000
a month, and on his $4,000 insur-
ance the monthly payments of S57 so.
An attendant was furnished him and
he was fitted with artificial hands.
Before entering the service he had
beer a registered pharmacist. He
was given vocational training and re-
Gently has notified the Federal Board
that he had, with his brother acting
as associate and personal attendant,
completed the formula for a proprie-
tary medicine.
Pearl Perry cess 11O) Private,
Field Artillery. The premature ex-
plosion Of hand grenade at Verdun.
October 8, 1918, entirely destroyed
both hands, right eye destroyed, and
hearing impaired. and he was under
hospital treatment from date Of in
jury until August 2, 1919, when he
was discharged. Besides his double
award of 5000, COM
from the date of discharge,
here was also made to him insur-
,nce award Of $3.50 month retro
active to the date Of his injury. He
vas truck driver before joining the
Army and a recent report from a
hospital where he had received treat
nent for a minor accident contains
he information, che wears artificial
rms and drives his auto"
Charles Joseph Bronner, (C-35S
'66) Seaman LIST class, U. S. N.
3ronner received his injuries in Italy,
August 10, 1919, while on a recrea-
ion party with some sixty other
ailors from his ship, the u. S. s.
!. Fred Talbot. While going thru
he trenches near the battlefield Mon
alcone, Istria, looking for souvenirs
hand grenade or some similar ex-
losive was discharged and blew of
9th hands and blew out out both
yes. These injuries were judged as
eceived mot in line of duty, but not
he result of his own misconduct"
nd he was awarded 1920 compensa- I
on and attendant allowance, and on
he $4,000 insurance which he had
pplied for and had been granted, he
receiving monthly payment of
l1.50. Immediately upon discharge ,
'om the Navy, Bronner applied for
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1921-07-14
JOHN GABBARD'S BODY TO
REACH BFREA SOON

The body of John d. Gabbard, son
of W. X. Gabbard, Of Berea, who
was killed in the late war, has been
returned to the United States, and
was sert from New York on Thurs
day, July IL, for Berea
Definite announcement as to the
hour Of funeral will be made as soon
as possible.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1921-07-14
Local Page
News Of Berea and Vicinity,
Gathered from a Variety
Of Sources.

Rev. and Mrs. John Cunningham
are having a delightful visit from Mr.
Cunningham father and mother.
Matte Catherine Prather, Of Win
chester arrived Monday for a visit
with Frances and Virginia Dean.
Mrs. James Kinnard and little son
Jack, of Omaha, Neb, are visiting
here with her sisters, Mrs. Phamie
Davis and Mrs. George Dick.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mack Morgan, of
Lancaster, are visiting old Berea
friends this week.
Miss Mary Rumsey left last week
for Lake Chautauqua, N. Y, where
she will spend several weeks.
Mrs. T. B. Stephenson and children
returned Saturday from a months
visit with relatives.
II. H. Hill, of Underwood, Ind, is
visiting in Berea.
Mrs. B. F. VanWinkle arrived last
week from Cleveland for visit with
her many friends in Berea.
Secretary Vaughn and family re-
turned home Tuesday afternoon from
Tennessee, where they have been
visiting relatives during the last three
weeks.
Birthday gifts are always in order
and usually expected, nut when
man receives a fine boy as the choic-
est gift of his wife, he has reasons
to be doubly proud on his birthday.
This was the experience of Professor
B. F. Kyker last Sunday. His neigh
bors say that he was never known
to whistle while sweeping off the
steps of his front porch until last
Sunday morning.
Miss Dolly Mckinney is visiting
relatives in Winchester and Lexing-
ton this week.
ID. c. Gay, former student of Berea
College, who recently moved to the
State University at Lexington, was in
Berea for few days during the pas.
week.
John Muncy was called to Cincin-
matt on Monday. Mr.. Muncy is en-
gagged in the construction of a large
school building at Req House, Ken.
lucky.
Word has been received here of the
marriage in Detroit of Mr.. Hermon
r.. bartierr and MISS KITTY HARPER
of Black Pool, England, and Detroit,
Michigan. Mr.. Bartlett is the son of
DR.. and Mrs. r. E. Bartlett of Berea.
They will be at home in Ann Arbor,
Michigan, where Mr.. Bartlett is pur.
suing the study of medicine.
DR.. Hutchins will preach next Sun
day morning at IL a. m. in Union
church, and at 7:15 in the eve
ing in the Campus Tent. Professor
Rigby will conduct the music at both
and everyone will be cordi-
ally welcomed. The Y. p. S. C. Z.
meets at 6:15.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1921-07-14
FOR sALE-PRICE REASONABLY

Summer home, in sight Crab Orch
ard Springs, Ky. Colonial House; lao
acres, suitable for dairying, farming,
also for boarders, road house, tea
room, or curio shop. Historical spot.
For particulars address 666 e. Main
street. Georgetown Ky. Few pieces
fine old antique furniture 20 with
house.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1921-07-14
U. s. MARSHAL. AFTER BOOT
IEGGERy

r. NJ. Young, United States Mar.
shall, Of London, KY, is in Madison
county making arrests Of bootleg.
gers, and will take them before
United States Commissioner War
field Bennett of Richmond, Ky. The
following have been arrested: Char
lie Owens, Link Lakes, and Arthur
jenkins.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1921-07-14
Quality

We want our customers and
friends that want merchandise to
know that we carry dependable
goods, and we want you to be pleased
with all you purchase from the
ECONOMY
Therefore we guarantee quality. We
do not claim to sell you cheaper
than our competitors. We do say
that we give you full value for your
money; and we are glad when you
are pleased.
We do not expect all your trade
all the time. We thank you for the
part that you desire to share with
us.
Say, Pineapple is a fine summer
food. We have some; the price is
reasonable. No. 2 Cans rs, 33, 35,
SIC.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1921-07-14

BRING US YOUR HORsEsHOEING
AND REPAIR WORK

We have added another blacksmith
to our force, and we are now in a
position TO handle all work promptly.
THE COLLEGE BLACKSMITH
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1921-07-14

Jon. +. Dean J. w. Heradon
DEAN 4 HERNDON
Real Estate Berea, Ky.
We have sold many homes but
have many more for sale. Some
large bluegrass farms, well located, on
Dixie Highway; some small places
around Berea especially adapted to
dairy and poultry business; some
highly improved property in Berea;
some vacant lots that are worth the
money; some country stores with es-
tablished business; some farms that
would be exchanged for town prop
erty.
In addition to these we have thirty
acres on Dixie Highway, south Of BE-
rea, adjoining the town, which we
will cut up into lots and baby farms
to suit purchasers and sell on easy
terms. Arrangements are being made
TO put city water and electric lights
out TO these lots. Building material
has come down until one can afford
TO build and have home to suit
him.
Come and see us, whatever your
wants may be. II you want to sell
your property, list II with us, and
We will do our best to sell il for you.
Remember we Sell the Earth No
proposition is too large for us TO
tackle. None too small to receive
our attention.
Thanking our customers for their
patronage in the past and pledging
our continued fidelity TO their in
terests, we are
Respectfully,
DEAN q HERNDoN
Az The Bank
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1921-07-14

BEREA-RICHMOND AUTO LINE
Timetable
Leaves Richmond
(Glyndon Hotel) TOO a. m.
Arrives Berea 7:45 a. m.
Leaves Berea
Boone Tavern) 1000 a. m.
Arrives Richmond 10:45 a. m.
Fare s1.25
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1921-07-14

CUT FLOWERS-Mixed Gladiolus
at so cents per dozen. Leave orders
with me at the Ogg Studio or call
at residence on Prospect street. ID.
J. Lewis.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1921-07-14
Classified Advertisements

LOST-Complete set auto tools in
Berea. Finder return to B. y. Boon,
60 Center street, and receive liberal
reward. T.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1921-07-14
Do You Know?

That the leather business In one
that NO ONE can learn in a
week, month or year? My
knowledge of leather and its
benefits Is the result Of more
than TWENTY YEARS Of actu-
al experience. This Is one rea-
son ] am in position to give the
public the best material and
workmanship in Shoe and Har-
ness Work. QUICK SERVICE
and SATISFACTION.
Try THOMA
Short Street Berea, Ky.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1921-07-14
TAX NOTICE

Your Graded School Tax for the
year 1921 is now due. Penalty add
ed after August first. See me and
get your receipt before penalty is ap-
piled.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1921-07-14
| Want to Do Your
Shoe Repairing

] want an opportunity 10 con.
vince you that ! CAN SAVE
You MONEY and give your
feet comfort. And ] want TO
further convince you that our
work and material Is Of the very
best, coupled with quick service,
at prices no higher than you
pay for inferior work and poor
service. All work guaranteed.
See TH0MA
Short Street Berea. Ny.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1921-07-14
See THOMA

short Street Berea. Ky.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-12-19
Midgets' Fielding
Best For Circuit
According Figures

Springfield was the best fielding
club in the Western association dur
ing the 1921 season, according to fig
ures announced today by Secretary
Frank Parke. Chickasha and Ok
mulgee fielded just ahead of Drum
right, who occupies the same rela'
tive position in the fielding average
column as she did in the won and
lost column.
Club fielding averages were given
as follows: Springfield, .967' Hen
ryetta, .94S; Pawhuska. .94S; Fort
Smith, .945; Chickasha, .9i2; OK
mulgee, .942; Drumright, .037.
Here's how the Chicks fielded dur
ing the season:
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-12-19

b absolutely dly % - sci - fal'
itself II nay eavslop 81 ~ i.ohaptl
a BLANKET that fsoedfs ua~ llllnsly
step hy step - : psasss'laa I'd.
vancss. u aay ensslop one oF
aossn sections. when Il may he seen
IN fae distance. ana Il stepped -
definitely a. eus sseps lnio . door
vay.
Whatever The real -i.ondon pafii'
cuiaFs" character. u ls real zoe:
and shea u comes trains stop o.
siow 10 a nertoas eFawi and street
traffic 4 all bat halted
Tho London foE comes allh The
autumn and early winter she7
fires are lighted n tao miiiloh fire
places and the smoke ls nnahie 70
penetrate the clouds fuF several
years. there had no, been much tus.
last year there was almost none.
This year Il is hack. and the Ion
doner. onFslnE Il whrn Il makes
him an 1nuf late for wnfk. secretly
hugs il TO his breast b. oonldni
help It n he wanted 10 and Ei,ais
over Il a. part q hls heritage 10
one knows where II passed ia va
cation.
Old Inhabitants wlii no, adHli the
Cog ia ~ bad a. Il used TO be- W"
cite tho wsliaulheniicaloi incident
when ono u the old hoFsedrawn
omnlbnsscn ratified into the fos un'
dor the anhvay of = bridge. fall oi
panucnecrs. aud was never seen
sEaln. They recall wacn Il used to
be futile for q cahman to lead his
horc along curbstoncs with the aid
of q lantern. because he wouldn't
have been able TO see The lanterns
light
Possibly the fog Is not what Il
used to be: probably li never was
hut Il hurts the eyes, chokos The
throat and makes Grip outdoors a
Journey into the unknown. J, il uucs
capable. II gets into the rooms
through cracks around doors ana
windows. II Is like a trip TO the
spirit world 20 get ON top Of a bus
In halfbad fog not thick enough
to half the apparently reckless. bat
always safe bus driver and watch
passing vehicles loom No out Of the
fog five yards away In the narrow.
tortous streets. and at night TO
emerge suddenly into the golden
glow Of the usually glarIng electrical
~ lighted signs now almost cncirele
Piccadilly Circus.
hut though the fog Is. In a way
unpleasant. and leaves It's grimy
marks on the skin and clothes. Il Is
as much a part OF London as Is
London Bridge.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-12-19

n yoa REALIZED TIE danger u per
mllilas yosF sowsls to hs constant
" eonsslpsisa yoa woald certainly
rlse tho matter tho agisa,lon Il do
ssssss No one can afford 10 have
Ne hovsls 10 q eonsilpalad oondl'
lion = sod share u the tine whsh
nsslsd take chambsFialns Tablets
iuss aflsF sappsr. ono or two of
them wlll BE- eonnEh 20 produce an
operation of tho howels on ,As foi.
loving morning
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-12-19

mitice.
Dr.. Joyncr stated that the mem.
borfhlp would be- booted TO the
$4,000 mark. Nearly so per cent Of
that number have ai,rady been en-
rolled.
Leaders Q. ~ organization move
ment declare the association In the
carollnas and Virginia will be the
most powerful farmers organization
In America. II viii control the bulk
Of the bright" tobacco produced in
the country. DR.. Joyner In re.
cent statement said the association
would take over markets In this re-
gIon in 1922.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-12-19
HUMANIzING THE POSTAL SERVICE

ter that they win be the pride of
the community IN which they are
located"
Post offices. like people" he
says. "are judged by first appear
ances. A clean orderly lobby cont
manis the respect OF the public and
Is Indicative OF the quality of ser
vice rendered by that particular Of
flee. Tho same psychology applies
within the office. Postmasters are
therefore. urged TO give constant,
attention and care both to the In
terror and exterior appearances oi
their Offices
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-12-19

flif nlfffl ifNNsl
Washington. Dee. l1. An open
door policy for the post office.
That's the latest order promnl.
gated from the headquarters Of the
postal system here by Postmaster
General VIII Hays.
"An open door to the Postmas,er's
office for public and employees" Is
The way the Postmaster General
phrases H.
His aim. he announces, IA 10 bring
close cooperation between postmas-
ter staff. and the public. The door
must swing outward as well as in
ward, too. he says.
"The way to convince the public
that I'm right In my premises Is for
the postmaster TO get out and get
in personal contact with the pa
irons of his office" the advice
reads" showing them how they
may improve their own service by
closer cooperation with the agen-
cies offered by the post office and
to receive first hand any COM
plants they may have and attend
TO same promptly and satisfactor-
ily.'
School houses in cities through
out the country will probably be
used extensively by the Post Office
Department this year in distribut-
ing the great volume of Christmas
mail
Plans for carrying out this
scheme, which was found very eff
fective in one city where 1t was
used last year, are now being
worked out at the Post Office De-
partment here. Postmasters are
being requested to get in touch with
school authorities where the plan is
deemed practicable.
The residential section OF the
cities, according to the scheme, will
be laid out in units with the
school as a center The mail for
these units will be sorted at the
main office at night and carried on
trucks of the main office to the
schools in the morning. whence it
will be delivered by carriers on foot.
This plan, which proved the clean.
est, fastest, and cheapest ever used
in the office where it was tried out
last year has several advantages. the
Post Office Department states.
1t is particularly advantageous in
the colder regions where vehicles
are detained by snow and delivery.
men are slowed up on account of
the cold as 1t permits short trips
II also permits better supervision OF
deliverymen, many of whom at this
season are new and unfamiliar with
the city and waste time searching
for locations. Another advantage
is the economical one of saving We
hicle hire.
Character is the attribute Post
master General Hays is now seeking
to build up in the post office of the
country.
1T is mine and hope it shall
be the ambition Of every postmaster
and postal empolye," he writes the
postmasters, ito give post offices
and postal stations SO much charac
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-12-19
Tns PARK BOARD op ciiicgAsA
chletasha. Oklahoma

Construction of Dlts on tho Shat
non aprinEs property near
chichasha. Oklahoma,
INVITATION pom BIDS
Chlckaa,a. Oklahoma.
Sealed bids for tho construction
u earth dixie. floodEaie. splllway.
sn1 Wakefield plilnE cutoff ~ali
end olhcr wofk incident thereto. wlil
10 received ~ The office of =. 6.
Stacy. chairman. chIckasha. osia'
homa. until Dec. sslh. 10 q. m.. 1891.
Specifications. drawings. form of
conlrae, and form of proposal may
bc obtained a. tho office Of the
city Clerk. chlchasha. Oklahoma
Each bid must be accompanied BY
. certified ,heCk $4,000. payable 10
tho order Il the Park Board. City
ot chiehasha. 10 bc returned within
ten days ol opening to unsuccessful
bidders ana forfeited a. llnhatcd
damages by the successful bidder
II he refuses 60 enter into contract
or furnish bond after aYarded to
him.
Proposals must b. made out upon
blanks furnished. sealed and al.
trcsscd TO the PARK hoard. +. G.
stacy. chairman. Chickasha. Okla.
homa aud endorsed. Proposal toF
Park improvement"
bidders II required. shall present
satisfactory evidence that they have
been regularly engaged In work Of
this class aud that rey are fully
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-12-19

prepared wiIh ncccsaary capliai. "a
iet.encc and equipmcn, 10 bcvln ihe
work promptly and carry 4 through
cnerrotlcaiiy and efficiently.
Tho successful bidder viii be re.
qnlrcd to furnish bond. satisfac'
iorily 10 the Par1 BoaTi. Ia the
amount Of $4,000.
The Park Board reserves the
right to reject any or all bids.
.2.ie.St
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-12-19
LONDON FOG is
BACK AND REAL
COCKNEY 'APPY

London, Dec. 19.--The London
particular" the binding, choking,
solid, yellow fog. the Londoner's
pride, and the visitors despair, has
come back into its own.
Londons fog is not the soft, moist
grey mist that hands over an Ameri-
can city in wet weather. We may
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-12-19

In sloppy winter weather children
are almost suFn TO got their feet vet
and take cold. II you will take of
their wet shoes and stockings. bathe
their feet In warm water. dr. them
thoroughly. put on dry shoes aud
stockings and give thom a few doses
may be able to prevent their taking
81 chambcrlaln's Cough Remedy You
cold. Try H. i'So.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-12-19
T0bncco Farmers
Seek Trade Control

tBy United Pressl
la Grange. n. C.. Dec. l9.-Fifty
thousand organized tobacco farmers
in Virginia and the Carolnas will
engage In primary shortly to
choose 90 directors to manage the
affairs of the new Tri-State Tobacco
Growers Cooperative Association.
according to DR.. James Y. Joyner,
chairman of the organization com
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1921-12-02
MINNESOTA LEGION STATE COMMAND.
ER'S OFFICE, ST. PAUL.
MINNESOTA LEGIONAIRE

BUDDY YOU ARE A MINNESOTA LEGIONARE
of the 10000 who only served their country
three short have built The An
Legion, the whole Nation is (Which
much in the life of America today.
the The American Legion 4wl its
of loyalty to God Country and Comrades Will who
still believe the American Legion and will
now paying dues 1922 your
the position of local officers Before
the bells of The New Year they face the task collect
and national headquarters order that the Ie
onthat pledged itself
@ eg e s ae s a D Without e 0S S
There The American Legion Weekly
and million MEMBERS there is the of the
national service the routine work Of state and national
headquarters the funconng of the National
the National Amcanm Commission the National Legislative
of maintaining and national Legion
of all the work nnumerable special
biggest coming year
the of the Legion Federal Adjusted Compensation
Bill in With united moral support
the entire membership accomplished Without
of the entire membership, the result is not
you thoroughly the situation you
will have no hesitation in doing your part You have placed
do that, and the Legion membership
Gopher State possible But must have the help of
now This is how can help me most
until s1 are pd u H Ks i Gr SS a 5Sm day
post officers mail check year
Your national leaders will then know where the
financially embarrassing organization And paying
promptly will be receive of the SO
1922 e '' ~ - ~ ~ "
LET'S BEAT IowA's RECORD! has more Legion men,
the Minnesota ean do better Every buddy g bad
dy And be to his dues too OVER THE TOP
Department Commander,
ARTHUR A. VAN
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1921-12-02

in all and what such means in re-
spect to physical taxation, not to
mention the wear and tear on the
survivors pocketbook, it is need
less to state here. Three appeals
to the voters-three, count 'em
and each calling for an expeudit-
ure of time and money that would
put to shame any one of the con-
tests of boss controlled memory.
C. R. Adams, the head of the Re-
publican forces in Minnesota. and
who successfully piloted the pres
ent state administration to victory
would prefer little longer rest
and Howard Everett, who tried
to perform a like service for the
Democrats is also not overly
pleased, but such are the trials
and tribulations Of the ele.t and
they are ready to take their medi-
cine. However, there are others
to whom the scent of eaily battle
is not so obnoxious They are
those who hope to profit Vance
Chapman, ''The County Chairman. I"