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Omaha daily bee., 1921-10-02

tered police station at Wimbledon
and complained that her house hat
been burglarized. A police officer
was sent with her to examine the
premises, and he saw nothing very
novel, for the thief had simply
forced the primitive latch OF the
drawing room door which led to the
small garden at the back.
The police officer returned to the
station and drew tip a brief report,
He had scarcely finished when an
other householder arrived with SIM
liar complaint, and when the sub
ordinate acquainted his chief with
the coincidence of two burgiaries
having been committed the same way
the inspector ordered more careful
investigation.
That evening he heard that in each
case poker had been used to force
an entry into the houses.
"That's significant" he remarked
slowly. Wasn't something said
about poker at the inquest OIL Cap
tain Tighe?'
The Man With the Poker.
The suggestion electrified Scot
land Yard detective. an old and ex-
perienced man who had had 80 years
acquaintance with wrongdoers. He
saw at once what 4 significant
strengthening Of the clue Of the
poker this was, because he knew that
criminals are the most conservative
OF folk. Thus a forger always re-
mains foreer, burglar burglar,
aud Coiner never tries anything
else It was, therefore, very likely
that there was somewhere in Eng
land burglar who had adopted the
unique plan Of carrying all ordinary
poker about with him and utilizing
it to force back-doors ard windows.
The usual tool Of the professional
Cracksman was "jimmy,' and the
detective appreciated the originality
OF the Wimbledon burglar because he
had realized that a Jimmy" is al
ways dangerous possession, for the
finding Of it on ones person meant
instant arrest. But no policeman
would regard a poker as evidence OF
criminal intent. that household
article having yet to lose its reputa-
ton for domesticity.
Get me list OF all the burglaries
committed in Wimbledon during the
last two months" he said. and his
Omaha daily bee., 1921-10-02

and every man whose name was on
it had his movements tested during
the 48 hours Immediately succeeding
the tragedy at WINFIELD lodge.
Detectives visited the gaolS OF
most OF the cities and towns IN Eng
land, and every effort was made to
locate the ruftian, and about a dozen
| "old 1ags' were detained and ques-
toned, but they cleared themselves
without much trouble.
The authorities had only one clue,
if one can call it that. A specialist
called in to examine the body OF
Captain Tighe just before the fu-
neral. had expressed the opinion that
the officer had been battered to death
with a weapon resembling poker.
But any help this might have al
forded was discounted by the dlscov-
cry that none OF the pokers at Wink
field lodge had been touched by the
burglar. Not one was missing. and
on the morning after the crime the
servants could testify that t}e fire.
irons were all in their usual places
and condition.
1t is very likely that the detectives
hardly took the poker clue into con-
s;deration when endeavoring to
elucidate the battling mystery. 1t
was not likely that the criminal had
carried a poker about with him, but
if he had it was certain that by now
he would have disposed OF it--pre-
suming the specialists theory was
correct, and that he had killed Cap
tain Tighe with it. They, therefore,
concentrated their efforts on running
to earth a professional criminal of
the type that fights when Cornered,
confident that it was the only way
to solve the mystery. While they
were busy rumor worked overtime,
and the most ridiculous1y romantic
stories found acceptance in many
quarters. This was no ordinary
crime, said the know-alls, and they
predicted that when the murderer was
found there would be sensational
revelations.
Police Baftled
They were quite wrong, however.
The house on Wimbledon Common
had nothing mysterious or ghostlike
about it, and Captain Tighe,
charming man who had always been
real friend to the men who had
served under him, had had no secret
enemies, no blackmallers-in TACT,
nothing to cause him to worry. He
had been a very good husband and
father, and he and his wife had been
popular figures in west-end society,
where their charming manners had
gained them great popularity.
II is only human to be excited by
a terrible crime committed in a
thickly populated city, and London
ers visited Wimbledon Common in
thousands. and the newspapers re-
hected the general excitement and
uneasiness.
1t was just when everybody eX-
cept the officers in charge Of the III
quiry were feeling hopeless about the
solving OF the mystery that Chance,
TIE detective. stcpned 1T
One morning an excited lady ell
Omaha daily bee., 1921-10-02
Burglar S Fatal Fondness
For Use Of Poker Is
the Clue That Clears
Death Mystery.

Copyright, 1891. by the werld-Wide New
Service Inc.
An artistOcratic army officer was
murdered in his house ind no clues
were left by the murderer. A doc
tor suggested that he had been killed
oS Diows n% .rS" !. I'VE weapon POI. .e 1nensStinH
that led to the unravclhig OF tho
puzzle when the public wete Of opin-
ION that the crime WAS ins0iubie
Omaha daily bee., 1921-10-02
No Clues.

There were no clues in the room
where the murder had been COM
'nitted 1t seemed to the detectives
that the unfortunate oihcer had
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1921-03-24
THINGS TO THINK ABOUT

There are still few women who
will say, '1'll ask my husband" but
they are rapidly thinning out.
A woman will forgive a man of
every sin in the calendar = except
another woman woman.
If you check up all your own you
won't have time to point to the mis-
takes of others.
A woman can keep secret-go-
ing.
Mankind must be descended from
bullfrogs, for they all croak.
1t costs Sc to feed billy goat for
o year.
A "Social Scale" is where they
weigh money.
A figure of speech is 110-pound
young man about the size of two
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1921-03-24
5000 More Babies
Born in Kentucky

Six thousand more babies were
born in Kentucky in 1920 than in the
preceding year and in 1920 1000
fewer persons died in the state, ac-
cording to a preliminary report by
J. F. BLACKBERRY, State Registrar Of
Vital Statistics, to DR.. A. T. Nc
Cormack, State Health Officer. The
increase in births is about 10 per
cent and the decrease in deaths is
roughly estimated at per cent.
The return of the large number Of
Kentuckians who were in France
with the American armies to their
homes, and the resultant resumption
of normal social conditions, is the
reason given by Mr.. Blackerby for
the increase in the number Of births.
The reduction IN the humber Of
deaths that occurred in the state he
explained by pointing out that the
fatalities due to communicable dis
eases have been reduced materially
and that everywhere in Kentucky
more attention has been paid to the
sanitary and health problems.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1921-03-24
Sudan Grass Makes
Good Farm Pasture

Sudan grass, which can be plant
ed in the late spring, will make an
excellent pasture for Kentucky
farms, according to recommended
tons of the Soils and Crops De-
partment Of the Kentucky State
College of Agriculture.
Experiments conducted by the de-
partment have shown that this crop
gives heavy yield of grass at a
time during July and August when
pastures are usually short. Four or
five acres on the small farm will
make pasture for the family milk
cows, together with the pigs and
also the work horses at night. Ac-
cording to the department, it is the
quickest growing and most produce
tive of all annual crops that can be
grown in Kentucky. This holds true
for all soil types in the state.
A circular and further informa-
ton on the crop may he obtained by
writing the Soils and Crops Depart
ment of the State College of Agri-
culture, Lexington.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1921-03-24

The prompt arrival Of Sheriff
Swayne Walker and several depu-
ties at Boudrant Station, near Hick-
man, KY, probably averted mob
action against Oscar Seay. Enraged
over the way Seay had numerically
whipped an 18-months-old baby girl
between so and rs armed men sur
rounded the Seay home, threatening
the man.
While Sheriff Walker argued With
the men and tried to persuade them
not to injure Seay, Deputy Joe Wall
slipped him out of the house and
into a waiting automobile. As they
drove off volley Of shots were
fired into the air.
The child, little Jessie Barrett, is
the daughter of Mrs. Della Barrett,
a Hickman widow. She is employed
in box factory and her sister, Mrs.
Seay, cares for the child during the
week. Seay, it is alleged, became
enraged because the child was cry
ing and is said to have broken reed
cane over her body.
Seay will be given an early trial.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1921-03-24
Lexington Bank
Mentioned in Breach

II. B. Kinsolving, Shelby county,
brought suit in Franklin Circuit
Court yesterday against Dave Ed
wards, Franklin county, and the
Bank Of Commerce, Lexington, for
judgment against defendant for
$500 for liquidated damages for
breach of contract. Kinsolving al
legged that in April, 1920, he sold a
farm Of n acres in Shelby county,
to Edwards, who paid him $4,000
cash and note for $1O,s75, payable
March l, 1921, and three notes for
$13,S75 to be paid in three years.
time. He alleged further that no
March 1 of this year Edwards told
him that he would be unable to full
fill his contract and gave him a
check for $4,000, in addition to the
$4,000, which. was the first pay
ment on the land, making a total of
$500 for liquidated damages. The
check, the petition stated, was drawn
on the Bank of Commerce, but pay
ment was stopped on it.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1921-03-24
Ohio Co. Youngsters
Form Dairy Calf Club

Boys and girls Of Ohio county
who are interested in dairying have
organized themselves into a calf
club and are planning to purchase
pure-bred dairy heifers which they
will use as foundation stock for
herds of their own, according to a
report Of E. M. Prewitt, Of the dairy
department Of the Kentucky State
College Of Agriculture. A local bank
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1921-03-24
Clara Hamon Signs
With Picture Company

Clara Smith Hamon has signed a
contract with a motion picture COM
pany to produce pictures for the
next two years, she has just an
nounced. A reception was held for
hes yesterday at the First Chris
tian church at Ardmore, Okla, where
she was baptized.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1921-03-24

year-old apple tree, in the act Of
asking 25O-pound chicken to fly
with him.
Some folks say men are made out
of dust instead of reinforced con-
crete.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1921-03-24

has agreed to finance the youngsters
in purchasing the animals which they
will raise. The club now has eight
members, but the membership is ex-
pected to be raised to 20 in the
near future, according to Mr.. Prev
lit.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1921-03-24

God made the world to be happy
in, but the only exercise some folks
take is that of hunting trouble With
a dim lantern on dark night.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1921-03-24

!, When a fellow gets married he
quits owing the florist and begins
owing the grocer.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1921-03-24

Some men are known by their
deeds while others are known by
their mortgages.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1921-03-24

There are several ways of proving
that you are broadminded, but get
ting soused or picked isn't one Of
them.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1921-03-24

Some men can do things if kindly
handled, bat give us the man who
can do things in spite Of hell.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1921-03-24
Spend Your Money
IN Your Home Town

| fathers were commentaries aud are
worthy Of emulation in this present
age Of progress. Others, however,
have been shown to he back num-
bers. They have been supplanted
by modern customs which had to be
put into use IL the world should go
forward. II is not our purpose to
point out any Of those in the first
class, but there is one in the second
class to which we wish to call at
tention.
For many years the people OF
Montgomery county as well as all
the other counties Of Kentucky and
all the counties in all Of the states
Of the Union had an idea that they
could get bargains from the mail
order houses and save money by
sending their hard earned coin to
the big concerns in Chicago and the
other far away cities which would
never return to the senders or their
neighbors. 1t may have been true,
when the mail-order houses first
grew into prominence, that they gave
real bargains. IF this was ever true
it was in the times Of our grand
parents before these houses began
to 'ehog the deal" They built up such
an enormous business that they did
like many other large concerns and
began to be less particular about the
quality of their goods, believing that
once the business had been built up,
it would carry itself regardless of
quality and feed on the suckers that
are born every minute
Today it is our belief that COM
parison Of merchandise and prices
between the mail-order houses and
the home merchants will show that
our merchants here can give the pub
lie just as good merchandise as the
big houses many miles away. Not
only is this true, but the charge Of
transportation is saved to the GUS
toner because it is he that pays
for this charge when he buys from
the mail-order house. The retail
of Mt. Sterling have to
have their goods brought here, but |
they are brought in large quantities,
which makes big difference. Here
are some of the reasons why you
should patronize the home merchant
rather than the mail order house:
When you huy from mail order
houses you buy "sight unseen"
which, under most circumstances, is
bad business.
If goods are not satisfactory, it
costs more in time and more in real
money to make the exchange.
IF your house burns do you go
20 the. mail-order houses for con-
'ributions to rebuild7 No, you call
IN the home merchant and he in
responds literally.
Your home merchant pays more
han You make by patronizing the
nail-order houses in taxes to help
ducate your children.
Mail-order houses do not build or
maintain good roads, build churches
nd school houses and other neces-
AIRY improvements for your com
nr'l,iy.
Mail-order houses do not furnish {
market for your butter, eggs and
otatoes
Suppose that everyone should pa
ron'za the mail-order houses for all
heir sopplies; the local merchants
'ould have to go out of business.
'ou would have no market for any
hing produced on the farm, and all
ne advantages and conveniences of
local market would be destroyed. /
There is an ethical side to the
latter: how do you feel when you
ave spent your MONEY with the
ail-o,der houses and then come to
nur home merchant and och hin, |
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1921-03-24

When a men delivers the goods
he usually collects.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1921-03-24

The thorns usually teach us more
than the roses do.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1921-03-24

For Printing, See The Advocate.
Arizona republican., 1921-10-07
A SURPRISE FOR HIM

q hear George is to be married next month to that brunette he be- came engaged to at the beach,"
 Why, l thought that was one of those temporary summer engage ments."
 George thought so, too."-Boston Transcript.
Arizona republican., 1921-10-07
FARMERS ID PAY ]
 CENTS FOR PICKING.

PEORIA, Oct. 5.-The matter of paying cotton pickerS two cents for picking was discussed at a meeting of the Peoria Farm Bureau last night and the farmers unanimously decided in favor of a two cents basis for the present. Those present agreed to hold the price for picking at two cents until a different figure was agreed upon. A committee was ap- pointed to view fields in bad condi ton and allow a higher figure than two cents if necessary.
 Brings in First Deer.
 John Meyer and Jay Sigworth brought in the first deer of the sea- son on Sunday. MT. Meyer did the honors to the five point buck that they brought in with them at Il o'clock on the first day of the season, and figures now that he easily could have arrived in Phoenix with it to win the first deer prize. His inten~ tion was to make a try for the prize, but he was dissuaded from doing so by his companions. The deer weigh ed IA pounds dressed.
 c. C. Wrinkle brought in a deer of about the same size later in the day. Both deer were killed in the Brad shaw mountains.
 Contract for High School Signed.
 At a meeting of the board of trus- tees of the Peoria high school last Monday the contract for the erec- tion of the new high school was for mally signed with the Eagan Con- struction company of Phoenix. It was definitely decided at that time that the building should be construc- ted of burnt brick with plaster fin ish.
 Nat Dysart, who was the successful bidder for the excavation of the base ment and foundation, began work to- day. A large pump is being installed and lumber and cement are being delivered on the ground
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-08-30
Reports That Greeks
Suffered Defeat Are
Branded AS False

Athens. Aug. so.-RepoIts that the
Greek troops ensaged in TIL. offensive
against the. Turkish nattonalists in
Asia Minor have suffered raSreverse
sued here. It is declared. howeyer.
that battle along the Sakarta river is
continuing with violence.
Towns along the southern coas Of
tho Black Sea have been bombarded
by Greek warshipS the statement de-
.clares.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-08-30
M0TICN 10 0nNETxO16
STATE OF NORTH nkKOrA e
Order ana Notice for 1sar4ne 1sna& 40
oosnf o. ADMINISTRATORS or 1xss1Spe,

a Notice far Xsaxane 1anas a.
mt q AdnaaistzsAsr or 1xss1Spr,
State, Of North. Dalota.
County Of Grand Forks.
In County Ceort Y
In the Matter of the Estate Of Patrick
J: k~aVanAnKh. Deceased.
The First National Bank n Grind
Forks. N. D.. P%etitioner.
Ed. J: BROWN. MRS. John Muiisn, Mrs
Michaal Mahoney. Clara Lamb. Fat
naugh, Annie Lamb, Iennie OFNeii.
Gnarles q: K~avanAugh, Michael d.
Kavanaush, Matthew J. KavannuRh.
Up. K~avan.ugh, Mrs. Frsd I4antzn-
Mary Whitley, Minnie SnndrisI, Sc
Mary's Church. Annie Mullen, Jasuee
Lamb! Charles Lamb. Anna Maris
Lamb William Lamb: .Doninick
Mission Of st. louis. No, II j,
ecnaty. William Mulloy, Joseph 4.
Eenntsux. The Associated Gharitass.
fasr%ar Tor H. s y, D.; &; Jo..nh's
Monsn,s Christian Asooetatisn.
Micnsei Mullen. Lawrence Raaan.
stnswa. WISCONSIN, ST Patdchas
Catholic church Of PscktnEAnsra
Ontario, Psrochial scheol Of GFand
Forks. n D.; (owned by st. Mich
SAl0fNhxS d CUIpOIds
tionl, St. Joseph's Female Academy
Of Grand Forks, Respondents.
The State OF North Dakotn to the Above
T6at rha Rss Rss. Mst,o Take Notice;
Grand Forks. N. D.. as exeAutor. snd
also as special administrator of the o..
tate above mentioned has rendered and
praying that a time be fired for the aet-
Element thereof. and for tho distrfbutior
Of the said estate: n It sppesring to
the court that said estate Is ready for
It Is Ordered. that said accounts. be
brought on before the court for settle-
ment on the tenth day Of September.
1871. at 10 O'Clock a m. at the OFFICE 81
the city OF Grand Forks Il the county
and state aforesaid. -
That upon confirmation ana settlement
Of said final accounts the court without
above mentioned win proceed to q DIS
tribution and partition OF satdt est1te to
all entitled thereto.
That all persons Interested In said e..
tate be- md they are hereby cited to %
pear at said time and place to snow
canse. II any there be, why saff ac-
counts should not be settled ana said
estate distributed as prayed.
And II. Is Further ORDERED. that notice
Of said hearing be given by, service Of
this order on all persons Interested In
said estate BY publishing the anu for
Forks Daily Herald. a newspaper print
ed and published at Grand Forks, IN said
county. and by service personally on an
rsspondents resident In the. county Of
{ Done at the Office OF the county court
above mentioned. this 9Th day Of August.
BY the Court:
r. '.. L.sK. HASSEIL,
Judge OF County Court
(Aug.. S-15-2z-29.).
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LEGAL NOTICE.
LEGAL NOTICE.
Aug 3, 1921.

oAe OF Nortn uakcta. Cuunt OF Grand Forks-ss @A -& Ae /" NsEi. "A
= smith. city engineer of the city of Grand Forks Novel, r....e 80
" ns Ey ccNshy nat have assessedth the several tracts of r1 nSn~ taAa 49,. 90
n mg city y or Grand Forks. North Dakota. hereinafter describedp fyr IN cnr
onsHmtio ~ Sa.v raPec snsHy; that neh assessnent is for the expenses Of
10 ss u d<aE.,. aSA III other Expenses incurred ers neb wok and fe Sam
nsre A provided ai 81 isr . ~ act Of Land propsrys haasshs SerssHh b IA nan
Phed Au~ Gs ss d1.FTserks ' North Dakota this thrd Ia of AUGUST 1871.
90. 8 City Aad4tsr. = 5 81 s zHaz..r
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wv. III. Kelsey

FOR sALETs ROOM COTTAGE WITH
sleeping porch and two raraxes.
Modern except heat. Chase h. SEQ
block on NJ. fth ST. VIII consider good
car as part payment Call $40.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-08-30

sCHooL9STEACEzER WANTED FOR
school Dist. 31.Four miles from
city. Write Thomas Driscoll, clerk,
East Grand Fprks,sPhone 51F5.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-08-30
ELECTRIC

Berlin. Aug. s0.-A German manu-
featuring company is Offering an cleo
trically operated typewriter on the
market. claiming it is 4. labor saving
device, in that the touch is much
easier. the speed considerably great
with virtually no wear or tear"
the operators nerves.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-08-30

MAID WANTED - FOR GENERAL
houeework. Two In family. Mrs.
Louie VERIFY. Forest River. N. D.
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HOUSES o R1Essr
HOUSES FOR SALE
Watch GRAND Forks
Grow

.#-H8- E-'1ENAN-EsEE |tGSiTN EE~
FOR RENT
Is 85.o0.Ten-room all modern house,
furnished, In Riverside, Park.
& 1z5.00-Ten-room house, furnished, Z
bedrooms. close In.
S0.00-Seven-roonn house, city water
and sewer on iKittson Aver
34.00-Twof rooms, furnished, all
ss.os-Two rooms, furnished. All
75.oo-seven-room house, all modern
on Third Ave.
FOR SALE
$4,000. 00-Eve-room house, all modern
but heat. on North Eighth st.
Ave. sf.
y oe.oo--sfx-room house, city water.
a,ooo.oo-sx-room house. city water,
Electric lights. on Deli Ave.
J, b90.00~7Four-room house, city water,
y on Dell Ave.
~ S00.00-Ftve-room cottage, city wa
ter. electric lights, cellar and
Garage, on International Ave.
zs700.00-Six-room hoRse,gaH modern
MISUNDERSTANDING hoase ali mod
A5oo.ooATeR-room house, All modern
house. CLOSE JIM. on South 18th
5000. oo-seven-room ali modern house,
In Riverside Park.
y ]. goo o--six-rco house.. all modern
side Park.
wv. ia. Kelsey
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-08-30

ALL YOUNG WOMEN ARE INVITED
TO make the Young Women's Christian
~ Assn. their headquarters while in the
city.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-08-30

COMPETENT MAID wANTEp-FoR
s<nernl hcusework in small family.
Mrs Norman c. Olson, S39 Belmont.
Phone 460-W.
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HEI4P-FElaAIE

HoUSEKEEPER WANTED FOR WIN
ter. 3 men to nook. for. Prefer middle
q woman. Scandinavian y.
So.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-08-30

COOK AND WAITRESS WANTED
Don't phone. Call In person. Great
Northern Lunch. Il
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-08-30

BooKKEEPER WANTED. EXPFRI-
enced In retail business. Apply A. B.
aC.=Herald.s N AZ
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-08-30

(FcR SALE-BABY BUGGY WITH TOP
SS(Reed park sstrolisrl GOOD condition.
Price 3i4.00. Call mornings. Flat q.
Argyle Flats.
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Girl WANTED FOR GENERAL,
housework. 414 Woodland Ave. Phone