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The Ward County independent., 1921-06-02

Rotary Opposes Kate O'Hare Lecture
The following directors of the Minot
Rotary for the coming year were elect
ed today:
Ray Miller, VIM. Smart, Henry Will
son, Akse Bratsberg, Geo. Kemper,
Peter Fugelso, and G. D. Colcord.
The Rotary passed resolution en-
dorsin. the action taken by the Will
liam G. Carroll Post, American Legion
in opposing the appearance Of Kate
Richards O'Hare in Minot, each mem
Der voting to use his influence in
keeping this woman from appearing
II, Minot. F. L. Blume, Commander
of the Post appeared before the Rotary
and explained the action of the Ameri-
can Legion.
Verne r. Tompkins Of the Camp
bell-Tompkins Co., read an interesting
paper on the manufacture of ice
cream.
The Rotary by a standing vote well
coined the organization Of the new
Kiwaiiis club, pledging their co-opera-
ton in anything tending to upbuild
Peter Wilson, secretary Of Fargo
Rotary, was guest and made short
talk. He is interested in the Office
Specialties Co., which recently began
business in Minot.
C. w. Mason delivered compre-
hensive talk on good roads and the
program of the North Dakota Good
Roads Association.
The Rotary voted to hold their
luncheons on Monday, their old day.
and will meet again next Monday.
1t. Col. H. C. Boyden will deliver
a 20 minute address on Cement and
Concrete before the Rotary, Monday
June 13.
The Rotary was informed that the
county commissioners had not set
aside one cent for the building OF
roads in Dist l, around Minot and a
committee will interview the commits
sioners concerning this.
The Ward County independent., 1921-06-02
1uiok cars x.auced In 4raes

L. G. Eby. Of the Pence Auto CO.,
states that Buick cars since their re-
cent drop in price. announced in this
weeks Independent are actually cheap
er than they were in 1918. The price Of
Buick five passenger car in 1918 was
$1675, including two cord tires: The
cord tires, the improved oiling system
and with other improvements. Con-
sidering the improvements that have
been added. the Buick today costs $36
fess than in 1918 and Mr.. Eby considers
the actual value several hundreds Of
dollars greater.
The Ward County independent., 1921-06-02
Legion Will Prevent Kate
Richards O'Hare Lecture

The following resolutions, very
much to the point, were unanimously
adopted by the local American Legion
Post last night:
"Be it resolved, that the VIM. G.
Carroll Post No. 26 OF Minot, N. D. go
on record as entirely opposing the ap-
pearance or lecture of Kate Richards
A'Hare, or any other person of her
caliber in the city of Minot and vicin-
ity, and
BE it further resolved, that this
Post stand ready to take whatever
action be necessary to prevent her ap-
pearance to lecture.
"Signed:
"Wm. G. Carroll Post, No. 26,
American Legion, Minot, N. d."
The Degree of Honor will meet to-
night to consider the matter and the
21O women members Of the Order say
they will endorse the action Of the
other clubs opposing the proposed lee
ture.
w. A. Beardsley and others, who
arr arranging for the lecture, state
that the woman will not discuss her
trial or conviction in North Dakota
nor refer to North Dakota affairs. She
is billed to speak on prison Re-
forms.
> The following have petitioned the
park board for permission to use the
park:
w. A. Beardsley, E. J. Pepke, Gust
Swanson, H. l.. Lee, Mrs. VIM. Kane,
Mrs. Geo. Holmes, Mrs. Mabel Lind
gren, Mrs. w. A. Beardsley, Mrs. Vio-
la Irish, Mrs. H. c. Giffen, Mrs. Wal
ter Johns, Mrs. Geo. Zeitler, c. f.
Connors, Mrs. Connors, VIM. Kane,
Mrs. F. w. Rothert, Mrs. Ed. John
son, N. j. Zuzulin, I. N. Amick, f. B.
Wadephul, r. o. Eide, Emily Zuzulin,
NJ. Selander, C. G. Chatfield, Inez
Chatfeld, E. O. Richards, Mrs. J. M.
Zuzulin, Mrs. A. A. Zuzulin, James
Zuzulin, Mrs. Hazel Lewis, Mrs. Henry
Lee. Mrs. J. =. Johnson.
The Ward County independent., 1921-06-02
S. Treasurer Reprimanded For
Endorsing n. ID. Bonds a

Frank White, former governor OF
North Dakota, who was recently ap
pointed United States Treasurer, has
been reprimanded for endorsing the
sale of North Dakota bonds over his
own signature, said endorsement being
used in page advertisements in the
east to aid the sale Of those bonds
The United States Treasurer is not
permitted to aid any state in the sale
of bonds, no matter how good those
bonds may be and for doing so, he is
liable to removal from office. White
aided U. S. Senator Ladd to his of
flee and it is believed that Ladd in
fluenced the Treasurer, to endorse
the bonds.
The Ward County independent., 1921-06-02

Usher of the Daily Optic used to say,
"the floodgates Of heaven opened and
copious showers have fallen" We have
had some extra fine showers thruout
thruout the day Wednesday. The crops
were not suffering. but the rains will
help the late sown grain. Reports from
every section in the state are that the
conditions are ideal.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1921-01-20
BILLMYER'S
Bargain Store

Dent wait longer. Buy now. Read
these prices. Regardless of cost, we
are going to move everything in the
store at prices that will compel you to
buy. Some merchandise might be
higher in the spring; however, this is
your good luck and opportunity, so
come right in today.
Mems Blue Work Shirts from SITS
to Sl0O; Mems Blue Bib Overalls
from $3.50 to Sl.50; Mems Dress
Shirts from S225 to S1.25; Mems and
Boys Caps from Sl.50 to 75c; Mems
Heavy Fleece Shirts from SITS to
S1.O0; Mems Cord Pants from $500 to
S3.75; Mems Heavy Work Pants from
$3.50 to S325; Women's Ribbed Fleece
Unions from $500 to Sl.25; Women's
Percale and Bingham Bungalow
Aprons from $500 to S1.25; Bed
Sheets from $500 to Sl.3S; Girl'a
Bingham Dresses from $500 to $500.
Women's Outing Gowns from S23e
to SIPS; Women's Long Sleeve Muslin
Gowns from $500 to S1.25: Women'a
Muslin Drawers from S1.25 to 75c.
Mems Dress Shoes from $3.50 to $500.
Mems Dress Shoes from $500 to S4. 50:
Mems Work Shoes from $500 to S3.75.
Mems House Slippers from S2.25 to
$3.50; Ladies' Julette Slippers from
S225 TO $3.50; Ladies' Dress Shoes
from 500 to $500; Ladies' Dress
Shoes from $500 Ito $3.50 Bows
Shoes from $500 to So 90; Buys Shoes
from 5000 to $3.50; Boys Shoes from
$500 20 S2.25; Rubber Heels 1Oc pair:
Crex Rugs 9xl2 from $500 to 5000.
CreX Rugs Sxl0 from 5000 to Sc. so.
Wool Fiber Rugs 9xl2 from $3.50 to
Sl4.O0. Every article in the house
slaughtered
GEORGE w. BILLMYER.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1921-01-20
Bold Robbery at Shenandoah Junction

Last Thursday night Polly Mad
den. a respected colored woman who
lives at Shenandoah Junction, was roS.
bed OF a considerable sum of mon-y
She gets government pension OF
$3.50 month, her son having lost
his life during the resent war. Al
though advised 10 place her money in
a bank, she said she preferred to keer
II by her, and so retained it in her
home Thursday she had check cash
ed at L. ]. Shirley's store, and took it
nome as usual. That night her house
was entered by masked man, who dc
manded her money. She told him she
mad none, whereupon he replied: "Oh
yes you have, you had check cashed
tolay. She surrendered then, an
took her money from its hiding place
and gave it to him, as he threatened
% XII her with knife he had in his
hard t. then took his departure and
'eI. no Clue rs 70 his identity. though i.
.rred tha. he was a colored man
".?oris differ as to The amount or
money Nc got, one statement being tia,
II was nearly a thousand dollars. /.
IS hardly thought it was so much. how.
ever
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1921-01-20

historic fact, il I can establish it. AMI
have been repeatedly asked TO write
a history of the family, with pictures
OF men and women from different
branches Of the family name. would
do so, if there is a call for that sort
Of thing. But it will take work and
much care, and some other commodity
that is used to snake the mare CO."
AS a busy man ! do not seek to take
on more work, but I think that this
Knott history should be prepared. IL
any man in this country can do it
better than | can. / shall be most de-
Lighted TO give him all the information
have.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1921-01-20
Sho gun ". Fla blight.

A special from Charles Town dated
January 18th relates the following in
tcreSting but somewhat incomplete in
cident:
MISS NJ. p. Duval is an cxrert shot
as well as principal of ST. Hilda Hal
one of the largest female schools in
the Valley of Virginia. On FRIDAY
evening several boys climbed the tree
IN the school ward and were THROWN
the rays. from flashlights into the
school girls windows. Miss Duval
seized a shotgun. The result was tha,
one OF the BOYS had to go to bed. where
ne wi remain for several DAYS. The
other BOYS have not been in the neigh
borhood of the school at night sine
last Friday. ''''N
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1921-01-20
More Men Laid OF

Inc Cumberland Valley division of
me pennsylvania Railroad announces
Inoth-r considerable reduction in itg
iofce OF employees amounting to
Io11 Der cent. This means that DIS
PERSONS between Harrisburg and Win
chester will be thrown out of work
mostly clerks, mechanics and laborers
along the line The reason given j.
me great decrease in business Of tho
railroad, The Western MARYLAND "a
also laying off a number of its en-
plooyees at Hagcrstown and othnr
points. gu" o''''D
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1921-01-20
ANOTHER OPPORTUNITY.

The West Virginia Legislature has
at this time a great opportunity to
serve the best interests of the State
by raising the money that must be
provided for the erection OF new
capitol building without burdening the
people OF our commonwealth. The
simple and effective plan is to place
a production tax upon coal, gas, oil
lumber and lmestone-commodities
that have enriched those who exploit
them and which have never paid any
thing Ike a fair proportion of State
taxation. A triHing tax per ton OF
coal, per barrel on oil and proportion
ately small amounts on the other com
modities would produce ample funds
for building purposes and other i'm
provements.
These industries are amply able to
carry a production tax, for they have
made rich those who control them
in most instances vast fortunes having
been realized from them. They are
still piling up riches for their
fortunate but selfish owners.
II the producers should choose to
increase their prices to meet this tax
as is usually the case, it would add
little or nothing to West Virginia peo-
pie, for almost all of the products
named are shipped out Of the State
and outsiders would have to foot the
bill
Ii would be taking but little from the
profits Of West Virginia capitalists
though we should not object 10 this if
it were true-for the reason that a
large proportion of the owners of our
mines and timber lands and oil and
gas wells live in luxury in other States
Patriotic and public spirited men
have sought for many years to have
a tax placed on the natural resources
from our State. II has hong been
realized that these commodities and
the public service corporations ought
to pay the larger part of our State ex
penses. BY corruption and deception
the shrewd agents of the operators
and corporations have up to this
time been successful in preventing
such a contamination, though at tme1
victory has been almost in sight.
The Legislature has never had such
an opportunity to favor the people az
at this time. Will the selfish and
Unsuitable operators succeed in bam-
boozling or corrupting its members
again?
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1921-01-20
Saturday, February 5, 1921
l67 Acres OF Limestone Lam

improved by an elegant eight-room
orick house, fine barn, corn-crib, hog
pen, in fact every necessary outbuild-
ing. Also there is seven-room ten
a!nt-house. Sixteen acres are in bear
ing orchard of best of fruit and is
acres in timber. Never failing wei
OF water and abundance of cisterns.
Inc farm is under good fencing. Any
one desiring an up-to-date improved
farm Will do well to look at this one
TOT an exceptionally fine one.
ms farm is tenanted at present BY
Z. j. Miller and he will have posses
sion until the spring of April, 1922, but
the purchaser will get the landlords
snare and all interest from the farm
which is one-half from date of sale.
TERMS:-One third cash, remainder
IN one and two years from date OF
sale, purchaser to give note for defer
red payments secured by deed of trus,
upon property, but if elects will accept
all cash.
MRS. r. A. HAMMOND,
c. j. MILLER,
MISS ANNA RUTH MILLER
j. G.. X. MILLER.
J. w. Dodd. Auctioneer.
Jan 6, l921-5w
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1921-01-20

THE movement for the removal OF
the capitol to Clarksburg or Parkers
burg or Elkins is still being agitated
but we do not see that it is makins
much Roadway. Somehow we believ,
that the people of the State, outside
OF the localities that would be es-
pecially benefited by a change, are
reasonably well content to have the
capital remain in Charleston. II prob
ably suits as many folks there as is it
would any other place in the State.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1921-01-20
Thursday, January 27, 1921,

promptly at 1890 o'clock, the follow
ing personal property:
Two oak beds, with springs and
mattresses, oak wash stand, walnut bed
room suit. iron bed, spring and mat
treSS, solid walnut cradle over 80
years old, old-time cord bed, 4 post,
with acorn tops; 6 walnut cane-seat
chairs, oak dining chairs, 3 rocking
cnalrS, odd chairs, STA. antique writ
ing desk, drop-leaf table, , kitchen
tas'eS, kitchen safe, olG-time corner
cupboard, stoves, parlor stove, burns
wood or coal; kitchen range, coal oil
stove with oven, ingram scarpet, "a
yards OF good rag carpet, lots of matt
ing and linoleum, churn and butter
PRINT. tubs, wash-board and boiler.
blinds, 4 lamps, 2 mirrors, 3 wash
bowls and pitchers, sets of dishes,
cooking utensils, 2 spinning wheels and
reel, ? 5-gallon oil cans. one one-pal-
lon oil can, lawn mower, rakes. hoes,
forks, axes, water car, buggy and har-
ness, lady'S riding saddle, mans sad
die, pair andirons, , screen doors.
lois OF window screens, and many other
things too numerous to mention.
TERMS OF SALE:-A credit % 2
monthS VIII be given on all sums of
$1,000 and over, the purchaser TO give
more with approved security, negotiable
ana payable at the Farmers Bank of
Shepherdstown. No property to be re-
moved until terms of sale are complied
with
MRS. MARY c. FURREY.
NJ. P. Crowl, Auctioneer.
Slemons Flaeg, Clerk.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1921-01-20
THE WEEKLY
Market Bulletin.

The Capitol Building and its con-
tents were destroyed BY fire, includ-
ing our Weekly Marker Bulletin and
other publications.
| would be glad 10 have those who
we're on these lists to send me Iet,
yer or card giving their names and
addresses.
J. II. STEWART.
commissioner of Agriculture.
Charleston, w. Va.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1921-01-20

WE heartily agree with the action
of Congress in reducing the strength
OF the army to $4,000 men. Probably
25,0OO more, all of them officers. coulc
be spared without running any greaf
risk. 1t is not likely that we shall
need an army for many years to come
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1921-01-20
again :?

THE coal operators continue to in
sist that they are not profiteering, but
the ave not yet explained why VIC
have TO pay SlO.50 a ION for the com
monest sort of coal in the very State
in which it is produced Somebody's
guilty and the government ought to find
Dut who it really is.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1921-01-20

THE United States Senate has
definitely refused to confirm appoint
ments made by President Wilson since
the last session of Congress, and
scores of Democrats who had been ap-
pointed to fill vacancies as postmasters
and in other Offices will not be allow
ed to retain their places. This il
politics-though, it must be admitted
OF rather cheap sort-and the places
are necessary to appease the hunger OF
those who have been on the outside
for the past eight years.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1921-01-20

THE government ought to take
charge Of the coal mines. 1t couldn't
make matters any worse-and , most
folks will be willing to take a chance
for the better
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1921-01-20

1T is said that Great Britain is re
coiling from the appalling cost OF
modern great batteships and will cal
a halt in their construction. isn't il
singular that the nations of the world
cannot agree on a disarmament policy ?
There are enough people of sense ano
intelligence to absolutely prevent tbs
dreadful waste in armies and navies
it they would assert themselves, bu,
singularly enough they allow them
selves to be burdened by little hanl
full of politicians and scarcely a voice
is heard in protest.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1921-01-20

LOST a lady's white glove. Finder
VIII &c suitably rewarded by returning
II TO the Register Office.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1921-01-20

PITY the poor hotel keepers in
Washington. Mr.. Harding's desire
for a plain and simple Inauguration
with absolutely no fuss and feathers
will Of course curtail the crowds that
usually flock to the city on such oc-
casions, and hotels on Pennsylvania
Avenue that had been offering rooms
at from $3.50 to $3.50 for inaugural
week see their profits taking wings be-
fore they lighted. The sensible ano
timely action of the President elect will
save the people OF this country many
millions, directly or indirectly.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1921-01-20

EVEN The Republicans. the origina,
h.eh-tarifi apostles, cannot stand for
the greatness of certain American
business Interests whiyh are besiegin.
Congress for special favors. The zinc
and lead producers, vino reapcd fabu.
lous fortunes during the war, are now
whining for protection" agai7s. Mex
ican competition, and so win othei
producers and manufacturers in va
rious lines. IN the House few day.
ago these Icver-satisfed uyrmorants
were rebu"ed by representative Young
Republican, of North Dakota. durinp
consideration OF tariff revision bv IN,
ouSe Was and Means Committe.
asking duties which, he charged
luld amount TO licensing them to con-
nue. f-otiteering. He served notic2
on his fellow members that on this
ground he would strenuously oppos
the granting Of import duties ranginr
Il III 100 per cent. TO 400 Der cent
above the Paync-Aldrich tariff"
We hope that Representative YovD
may have many supporters w.o y.
keep in mind The Interests o, III, r.,
pie.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1921-01-20
PUBLIC SALE.

Intending to discontinue housekeep-
ing, | will have sale, at my residence,
"Rosedale," Y miles west of Kear-
neysville, adjoining |. d. WANDERERS
farm, on
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1921-01-20
Desirable Dwelling
AT PUBLIC SALE.

The undersigned will offer at public
sale in front of the Shipley Hotel, in
ShepherdStown, on
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1921-01-20
Saturday, January %, 1921
beginning at 80 o'clock, the desirable
HOUSE AND LOT

on washington street. Shepherdstown
adjoining the property of the Shep
herdstown Garage. The lot fronts 70
feet on Washington street and runs
back l2O feet TO an alley in the rear.
The house is part brick and part frame
and contains ten rooms. There is
good well of water in the yard. Stable.
courthouse and other outbuldings on
the lot.
TERMS OF SALE:-One- third cash
on day OF sale. balance in equal paw.
ments at six and twelve months the
deferred payments to be evidenced bv
notes of the purchaser, bearing interest
from date. and secured by lien on the
property.
possession given April /, 1921.
MRS. FONROSE SIMPLIFY.
NJ. P. Crowl, Auctioneer.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1921-01-20

iiiE IaiipdlS are crying for more
money. The heavy increase in fre.ga
ard passenger rates that was alIows.l
them some months ago has no. Jesuit
cd in larger revenues as expert rail.
roads officials 50 confidently predicted
biorehand. Tie experiment. however
turns out about the way common sense
but ineXpert folks Believed it would
Passenger rates are unreasonable,
high, so naturally folks curtail their
travelling and 90 only when necessity
requires.
Freight rates are exorbitant. and
business men prefer to do less busi-
ness, rather than throw all their profits
to the railroads.
The modern idea seems N ne r.
discourage business, and every induc.
ment to use the roads, whether nv
accommodation or attractive rates. ha
been gradually eliminated until no
Sody cares 10 have dealings with them
except such as are ABSOLUTELY necessary
There's no use Worrying about nro.
viding more money for the railroads
under the present management, for they
VIII never be satisfied. VIVA, is need
ed is new ideas and new blood and
plain common sense in those who run
the roads.
The quality Of humanncss would Be
good thing for railroad officials f.,
cultivate, especially those who are ir
high authority.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1921-01-20
PUBLIC SALE
OF VALUABLE
Jefferson County Farm

The undersigned heirs of the late M.
S. Miller, deceased, of Kearneysville.
will sell in front Of the Court House at
Charles Town, Jefferson county, West
Virginia, on
Evening star., 1921-09-07
EXCESS PAID FOR RENT
MUST BE RETURNED
Commission Calls Attention to Pro
vision of Amended Law Order
ing Refund by Sept. "a.

Property owners in the District
who. prior to April 18, collected or
received rent in excess of determl.
nation Of the rent comm1ss,4n' .nnsnt hafors mose
September "a. according to a section
of the law as amended last month
Attention to this was called by
the rent commission today. A new
section of the rent act. which Is
known as section 123, provides as
follows:
any rental property, apartment or no
tel has, prior to April 18, 1921. COL
lected or received any rent or charge
therefor in excess of the amount fixed
in a determination of the commission
made and in full force and effect in
accordance with the provisions OF the
title, he may within thirty days after
this section takes effect return such
excess rental or charge to the tenant
directly, and If such return is made
within such period the owner shall not
become liable under the provisions or
section 112 of this act. An owner who
has obtained a judgment against a
tenant for, or which includes. such
rent or charge in excess of the amount
fixed in such a determination OF the
commission shall move to vacate such
Judgment to the amount OF such ex-
cess within sixty days after this Sec
tfon takes effect. In case Such motlon
is not made and such owner does not
exercise reasonable diligence to have
such Judgment vacated, such judgment,
to the amount of such excess, shall be
null and void"
Should repayment not be made the
owner is liable to the payment of
twice the difference between the
amount charged and the amount set
by the commission, in addition to
$50 attorneys fee.
The commission called attention to
the fact that the act. as approved
August "a last. provides that all sec
tions of the act take effect thirty days
after the approval date. except sec
ton 2, which provides that the term
"rentar property" does not include
places used exclusively for a business
purpose. a hotel or apartment build
ing or a garage or warehouse.
In the new act, passed by Congress.
provision is made for an attorney to
the commission who shall receive g.
salary of $1,000 a year. 1t was stated
at the commission today that the ap-
pointment Of the attorney would be
made within a short time. No In
formation, however, would be given
as to who might get the post.