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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-11-02
CONVERSATION
81 Boron Bradley

BY Baton Bradley
I'm weary Of PsoDl sswho talk about liquor,
i And how you can get It and where;
Who speak about booze as Res mountain of icho
Whose loss they're unable to bear;
I'm weary Of folks who bemoan prohibition
And weep for the by gone saloon,
whore once they could get IN q ple-eyed condition
f.. By four o'clock each afternoon.
I'm weary of talk about bootlegser's whisky
And bootleggers brandy and gin;
I'm led up on people who get very fri5ky
on stuff from the TASKS they bring in;
know there are thousands who Gieefuily ehortie;
ITO get # Is easy enough"
But think the average commonplace mortal
Is sick OF that manner Of CUFF.
I'm fed I'D on talk about Aooeh-can you doubt III
You'd think, to hear some people blow,
That getting a drink and then talking about It
was all OF Nfes beauty they know;
So talk Of diseases or work or the weather
or any old subject you choose;
There's only one topic can altogether
I'm weary OF talk about booze!
Copyright 1921. N E. A. servtce)
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-11-02
Catarrhal Colds

r, & Fl. Drug Co. pays the COST
OF trial by refunding your money
II Hyomei fails to relieve that
cough or cold you have.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-11-02
Avoid Kidney Troubles

Nothing is more uncomfortable
than troublesome kidneys. use
Solyax and begin to get the full
bencfit out of life. Sold by II. 8 HI
Drug Co. Price SO cents.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-11-02

The local paper has a profound
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-06-14

~ Aioeioii ioI IIiC SIIiooIo,
we've beInU discussed TO-
CAV DV some members.
unIese +he touro is 20 en-. % ~.
90 ooo ooo
po'000'0oo su99eS'e" ny Governor
Small some OF the members are In
riIuod to tllnk the governor VIII veto
the appropriation thus mas J. a spe-
oIdI session necessary to take care OF
the school fund.
Referendum on Lantz Bill.
Springfield, ILL.,, June l4.-Former
Speaker Shanhan had twcnty-seven
amendments to the Lant grain ex-
litt I,{1
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-06-14
COMMITTEE STARTS
WORK ON co. PICNIC

W T Dickens. chairman of the
county picnic committee of the c. of
c, called meeting of his committee
thl; afternoon at 1 o'clock at the
Starved Rock state park, To make ar
rangements for holding the big out
ing. which will be Joined in by every
city OF the county.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-06-14
STORMY SESSION OF
five HOURS, Staged
ON FL00n OF HOUSE

Springfield, June a.. disabilities of special
session of the SD general assembly if the omnibus
bill goes through carrying $l200OOO0 appro-
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-06-14
WEATHER

Ur5etued, with poss'-
bly, thunder showers to-
nIaht or Wednesday;
warmer.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-06-14

OTTAWA JOURNAL
Established 1880
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-15
TROTSKY ISSUES WARLIKE APPEAL

Moscow. Dec. 15-Warlike appeals have been issued to the Russian Bol- shevik army and navy by Leon Trotz- ky, Minister of War and Marine.
 These appeals, sent out by wireless, demand increased preparedness for hostile action, and declare that Ja- pan. "hdping to strengthen her Si- berian position at the Washington con ference has launched an attack against tflye Far Eastern republic.
 Attempts to gain the worlds con fdence by promises to recognize the debts of the imperial regime,'' he ar gued, ''are futile, and grand trade concessions are useless, if attacks on Russia continue with the aid of French and Japanese arms and goId-'
 Complaint of repeated and treach- erous attacks along the Polish, Ru- n1anian and Finish frontiers is made by the minister, who adds these have been committed while hypocritica1 speeches about disarmament were being made by capitaHstic diplomats at Washington
 ''The Bolshevik army" Trotzky de- cIares. ''nust double it's efforts so that it may be in readiness to defend Russian independence.''
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-15

Monday night meeting of the council There seems to be an argument as to whether to accept the company's pro- position of paying S4,000, with six per cent. interest, rather than the full amount with the customary nine per much about the Towns debts, in ability to go ahead with improve ments, necessity for bond issues, lack of schools, etc, it would seem as though the usual procedure would be followed, as outlined by the law. As Councilman Donald S. Sammis, of the Second district, puts it, '+The company is engaged at the present time in the manufacture of industrial alcohol, most lucrative line of business
 Councilman Sherwood is quoted as saying that inasmuch as this is the first proposition in nine years received from the company, that it should be given serious consideration.
 This will be a shock to many prop erty owners who have always believed that taxes were a bonafide bill, that had to be paid, sooner or later, mostly sooner. Perhaps a great many more will try the idea of just forgetting to pay them for a decade, and then mak- ing the Town a proposition. The mat ter is now in the hands of the claims committee. If a bargain day preced- ent in taxes is made for a going con- cern, in business for profit, there no doubt will be plenty for the Town fathers to do in the years to come.
 Director of Finance John c. Wilcox years the tax bills had been made out against the wrong party. He was formerly tax collector and ought to know.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-15
COMMISSIONER PRMRo1E

Tha first meeting of the new Ninth District Republican organization was held Tuesday evening in the club rooms at the corner of Shelton and East Main street. Police Commis- sioner William F. Primrose was elect ed presid ent; Mrs. Carolyn M. Elan nagan, vice president, Sidney Smith, Jr, recording secretary; Alderman Louis Kochiss, financial secretary and Henry B. Ma11ett. treasurer. After the business meeting a lunch con was served by the women Of the club. The organization recently rent ed an apartment at Shelton and East Main street and have now seven fine club rooms.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-15
RECEIVES EXTRA AWARD.

Emma Schindler. this city, has re- ceived an additional award of s31o from Compensation Commissioner E.. T. Buckingham. She was injured May 31, 1918, while employed at the U. NJ. C. plant. A settlement for S51.71 was made January 2, 1919. It was found that unforeseen developments after the original settlement, made an award seem fair. The wo- man last October was compelled to have part of a finger amputated by Dr. W. Lee Weadon.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-15
MRS. DAVIS WEAK, NERVOUS
 RUNDOWN Tells How Vinol Quickly In creased Her Strength And
 Weight MANY SUCH
 CASES HERE

Liberty Centre, Ind.-'1 keep house for my family of three and was run down, nervous, weak and exhausted, and it was hard for me to keep arcu I heard about Vino1 through a friend and after taking it three days l began to feel better, and it's con ;t1nued use has built me up and brought me back to my normal weight. Mrs. Harold Davis, Liberty Centre, Ind.
 There is nothing that acts so quick fly in such cases as Vinol. It makes red blood corpusc1es quickens the circulation. sharpens the appetite, promotes sound sleep and imparts Hrength, vitality and energy-Adv
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-15
ODD FELLOWS WILL
 CONFER ROYAL PURPLE

Stratield Encanpment No. 2S, I, O. o. F., which meets in Odd Eel lows hall, 1889 Broad street, is planning a gala meeting tonight when the Royal Purple degree will be conferred on a large class Of cand- dates by the degree team of Nutmeg Encanpment. Special degree fea- lures have been prepared and the entertainrne ent committee has promise ed & grand surprise for all attending
 All patrtarchal Odd Fellows in the city are invited to be present
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-15
Mrs Margaret Carey.

Mrs. Marga Carey of 1855 Arch street, who died Tuesday, was buried this morning in St. Michaefs ceme- tery after a high requiem mass at St. Augustine's church at g o'clock. The deceased Is survived by two daugh- ters, Mrs. Lucy Quinlan of New York City, and Mrs. Edward A. Rourke of New Haven; two sons, James of Cali fornia and Charles of this city, and one granddaughter, Miss Laura Quinlan.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-15
Mrs. Franklin w. Nash,

Mrs. Franklin W. Nash, an active charitable worker, daughter of the late James Lavery of this city, and sister of Albert E. Lavery, of the Bridgeport Hydraulic company. died suddenly in Ludlow, Mass. Although she spent her early life in this city, she has lived in Ludlow since her n arriage. Last week she came to New Haven to visit her brother, wh O is seriously i'll in St. RaphaePs hos pita1. The funeral was held today from her late home in Ludlow.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-15
BONUS LEGISLATION COMING.
 SAYS IEGION'S LEADER

Indianapolis, Dec. 15-Enactmen ent of the adjusted compensatf on bill for World War veterans will be com p!eted within go days and the 1egfsla- tion will become effective in July. ac- cordling to a recent telegram received 8 American Legion headquarters from Hanfor'd MaoNider, national com
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-15
OVERCOME BY GAS.

The condition of Frank Carol. 22, 36 PaSilade avenue, overcome by gas while working at 629 Water street yessedray at 8 D. nl., is reported good at St. Vincent's hospital today. Carol was connecting g. pipe to the gas me- ter in the building where he was working and was overcome by the es- caping fumes Dr. A. B. Margulio re- sponoed with the emergency ambu- lance and removed him to St. Vim cents.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-15
DOUBLE SAMPLE.

A double sample will be 'Eken of all milk distributed in the city here af.er, one at the dairy and the other at the distributing station of the dealer, according to a ruling issued by the health department Bacte- riologfca1 tests of these samples will be made.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-15
Mrs. Allen Peck.

The funeral of Mrs Allen Peck took place Tuesday morning at s:3O from her late home, 169 Herbert street and a. m. at St. Joseph's church where Rev. Herbert Dahme celebrated the high requiem mass. The bearers were William Was41bur-n, Edward Smith James Cosgrove, Jr.. James Cosgrove, ST., William Cole and Henry Peck. Interment was in St. MfchaePs cemetery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-15
OBITUARY
Mrs Thomas Hargroye

The funeral of Mabel IindquiSt, 23, wife of Thomas Hargrove, who died Saturday in New Britain, took place Tuesday afternoon at the funeral home of M. J. Cannon, 415 John street. The scripture and prayers were read by Rev. Chester c. Mar shall. The bearers were c. Hinderer, c. Lindquist, c. Hargrove, P: Simon, J. Mcguire and R. Gresch. Inter Inent in Park ceme etery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-15

To defray the expense of Christmas baskets to families of pupils who are in stringent circumstances numerous students in the grammar schools are selling candy from house to house in the afternoons after school.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-15
George w. Mills,

George W. Mills of123S Noble ave- short illness. The funeral was held this afternoon at 2:3O from his late home. The deceased was formerly employed as a painter at the Loco- mobile Company. and Is survived by his widow.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-15
Axel Wilhelm Lundberg.

The funeral of Axel Wilhelm Lundberg, 63. who died yesterday, will be held Friday from his late residence, 40 Vine street, at 2:30. Burial in Mountain Grove cemetery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-15
NO DEFINITE POLICY.

Washington, Dec. 15.-Tfre Ameri- can Legion has no definite policy to- ward the use of poison in future war fare, 1t has been stated by Hanford Macnider, national commander.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-15
Stratford

The All Stars expect to play their first basketball game Tuesday with St. Mary's team. The game may be played in Walterville school, Bridge port.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-15
moon and the ice to glide back and forth in celestial happiness.

For the first time in two years frost fish are biting and local fisher men are taking advantage of the fact. The fish are running in Mill river in great numbers. The fishers are setting traips and Spearing the fish. Spearing seems to be the popular way with most of the men. A great many of the men have cut holes in the ice of NH river near it's outlet to the Sound and have set traps to catch the fish. These holes will in no way interfere with the skating.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-15
Joseph H. Gum.

Joseph H. Gunn, 76, of 334 Nor man street, who for a number of years was engaged in the decorating business, died yesterday after a. long
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-15

A fair will be held by the Trinity Episcopal church of Southport Satur- day afternoon from until o'clock in the church parlors. All kinds of homemade foods will be on sale at the fair. A feature of the evef.+ will be a Christmas tree hung with wrapped presents, which will take place of the usual grab bag.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-15

The fact that the American Lacquer company owes the Town back taxes to the extent of $4,1OO on Bruce ave- nue property was discussed at the
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-15

illness. He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Ellis.
 The funeral services win be held Friday afternoon in the Read Me moriaI chapel. Prayers will be read by Rev. Donald B. MacQueen and burial will be in Mountain Grove cem- etery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-15

E'. H. StraSDurSer, secretary or the Eight District Civic association be- lieves that the council manager form of government will be success-in fact is success right now. Will it matter, for politics are by no means dead in Stratford, not even s1umber- ing.
 The Casey home on Windsor avenue will be rented for the time being. Mrs. Casey will remain in Greenfield, Mass, with the baby, while MT. Casey, who soon expects to be fully recovered from his illness. expects to attend an engineering school before returning to his home. c. Gus Berglund, who lives next door at 341 Windsor avenue, is looking after his property for him.
 Last night at the Stratford theatre ''The Faith Healer featuring Milton Stills, was featured. The same pro- gram will be repeated tonight, other numbers being a comedy, news reel and a Burton Holmes travelogue.
 The school teachers of Stratford haven't a thing to worry about as long as their credit is good. True, again this month, their pay was a few days late, but not enough to cause any ex- citement. The Board of Education is up against the same proposition that many other branches of the Town government are up again. Taxes were not entirely collected. Not by a long ways. The result is shortage of funds until the next crop of money is avail able. The result. Every time a pay roll has to be met there is a scramb- ling for a time, and somebody with an ability bordering on the Magician Thurston, finally picks the money out of the air, and things go on for a time until another bill is due.
 This system will be in vogue for a time yet. Probably until back taxes are collected-a new system in work ing order, and people made to realize that. taxes are an item to be paid an nuaily, like fire insurance, the gas bill. and many others. The hope is that pay-as-you-enter system won't have to be attached to taxes like to the trolleys. The new plan to allow prop erty owners to pay in two annual in stallments will help a lot too.
 But the thing is this. The school board has a lot of teachers who are working hard, trying to teach many children as much in a half day as the children ought to have a whole day to absorb. But the teachers will be paid. Somehow or other, perhaps 1it1e late but they'll be paid just the same, and in American money.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-15

John Boyle, the local druggist, is building a cottage on Fairfield beach. The house will be two stories in height and will have double floors. It will be modern throughout having all in1proVeme
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-15
Gooruo M MiIIs

UeOfS0 W. HdulS The funeral of George w. Mills. 43, who died Tuesday, was held this after noon at 2:30 from his home, 1237 Noble avenue.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-15
George B. Benedict.

George B. Benedict. The funeral of George B. Benedict 62, will be held Saturday at 2:30 from his late residence, 454 Seaview avenue. Interment in Mountain Grove cemetery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-15
BATHROBF What Men Like.

Blanket bathrobes in hand some dark colorings s to $20.
 Cloth and silk dressing robes, $12 up.
 Doublefaced smoking jack cts, $6 up.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-15

L A whist and pdnocf1le will be held tomorrow evening in St. Thomas hall by the women of St. Thomas parish sfor the benift of the new parish
 school Many beautiful prizes have sbeen donated. A large crowd is ex spected and everyone is assured of Hhe hall where good things to eat will abe for sale,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-15

'"The Faith Healer" featuring Milton Stills, was featured. The same pro- gram will be repeated tonight, other numbers being a comedy, news reel and Burton Holmes travelogue.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-15

!, Ali She players of the American Hegion basketball team are requested Ho appear for practice tonight in A.egion team and the fast Fairmont "A. c. team that will be played in the Legion hall Saturday night New anen are in the lineup and the Legion feam is expected to defeat the Fair mont boys. Jim Francis orchestra will furnish the music for dancing after the game.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-15

and the Riddles. Women's beautiful, cozy, warm bathrobes, S6 up. Satin trimmed bathrobes, $9 up.
 Exquisite mandarin coats, $13 and S14.
 Children's bathrobes, S3.95 up.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-15

A turkey dinner will be given by fbe Ladies' Auxiliary of the American Legion for the eX-servfce men on Dec. 20. Invitations have been sent 10 all the ex-service boys in the town and a large crowd Is expected to ap- pear to devour lhe big turkey pur- chased by Mrs. H. Glover. The SUD- per will be served at o'clock. Jim Francis orchestra will furnish the music for the dancing and the enter hainment that will be held after the supper.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-15

Most every Fairfielder ahat has an has the sign ''Give that next job to an ex-service boy.'' The sign tells its own story and if there are any spare jobs in Fairfield en- ployers will surely give she job to an .ex-service boy.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-15

Carpenters employed in the build- ing of the new Red Mems theatre are busy laying the floor and the theatre will probably be thrown open to the public inside of two weeks. All thd men is the decorating and the in- stallation of the moving picture ma chine. The Red Men are laying in ! big supply of coal for the winter to
 eeep their big club rooms warm.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-15

F. H. Strasburger, secretary of the Eight District Civic association be- lieves that the council manager form of gOVernment will be a SucceSS-iu
, 1921-10-01

is bartered openly, and the operation of these houses is said
to be protected by the payment of money.
Ali decent citizens cannot but regard this fragrant viola
ton of state laws and city ordinances as an evil, and an in
auence opposed to moral welfare and detrimental to pihysi-
cal w~ell-being. Further than that the street walker and the
solicitor of men are not unknown upon the public streets.
Still further and even worse. So bold have scarlet women
become because of lack of restraint upon the part of ausnori-
ties that they have located in residential sections of the city
and are plying their trade. possibly next door to your own
for such additional security as it may afford.
righteous indignation. what have you to say to the fact that
procurers have snticed respectable young girls, school girls
81 su Sbne wh tber ss1 nlie %u witS : = in s1,a ;c 40 s,s ae9 p,,ined places IN the
Is it time to wake up and clean your town of these rot
+ pe nqait0 the ? whole ! MIe y WORKS ot to po to o he1i? N 'ane'eo peace
Mr.. Citizen, fathers, mothers, brothers and sisters, ii s up
to you for decision. You can choose what you please for the
We have told you exactly what exists in your town. If
you take the pains you can verify every statement made. 1t
touched lightly upon the high spots.
The stories of graft and crookedness, current among the
separate and distinct chapter. Enough of shame has been
laid before you to cause you to think twice at least.
Will you think, and will you act?
iii is your purpose to continue to make Casper your home
Or. your wife and children you cannot evade your response
of your citizenship in the things you demand for the town
lyou live in. h
his services for the mayoralty and for the several council
ships. You have the right to know what they propose to do
more particularly matters of morality and finance. You have
the right to know what sort of person they propose to make
Of men they propose to place in all the various appointive
offices under the city administration.
business must show capacity sufficient to the magnitude of
the job, and you know that the business of running the City
= One word Of i more orr S You will Sn ed't the fo prsssy of fis ey men we'll
organized and well entrenched. They are not to be easily
personally to rout thea. 1t will be worth it to the city and
it will be worth it to those who pay the taxes.
Put the biggest and best men in the Offices to be filed.
Put men in office who know good from evil and who know
honest business from graft.
, 1921-10-01
YOUR TOWN OF CASPER
tEDITORIAI1

There is something more in the municipal situation than
the holding of caucuses and the selection of the personnel
of tickets.
You know there isl
And you know that now is the time to impress your views
and secure the kind of a city administration that win repre-
sent you for the ensuing two years.
We take it that you want the town in which you live to
be as free as possible from immortality, graft and crime. You
may not expect a pure lily white town, knowing that ordinary
people are not exactly angels and if they were, they would
not be tarrying upon earth still you want a town free from
the obnoxious practices and offensive evils that are Haunted
in your face every day in Casper.
You ask what evils exist here?
We will tell you of a few.
There are, upon the principal business streets of your city
seventeen different places where you can buy whisky openly
by the drink, contrary to the laws of the nation and state.
These places have been running for months and no at
tempt has been made by city authorities to suppress them.
If city officers deny knowledge of the existence of these
places, it is because they do not want to know anything
about them.
Naturally you would consider these places, places of evil.
They are operating in defiance of law. They give your city
a black eye. They render the city, in which you are bring
ing up your boys and girls to a future life of usefulness and
good citizenship, an unfit place to perform this high duty.
There are in your fair city no less than fifty houses of
prostitution (this is regarded by those having knowledge as
a ridiciulously conservative estimate), where woman's honor