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Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-08-26

Resolved, that the Committee on Fire
be and hereby is directed to advertise Tor
bids for the painting of the building &C.
cupied by the Washington Hose Company.
was introduced. and adopted by the fol-
lowing vote: Yea-Sofeld, Waters, Fat
ten, Andersen. Clark, Riedy. Wester. Nay
None
The following resolution by Mr.. Ander-
sen:
mary to bury the (por) dead in Potters
Field and
Whereas, for the purpose of abolishing
said field as near as possible,
Be 1t resolver. that hereafter said bur-
ials of the poor be made in graveyards
of their religious faith. if the same can
CITY hall purchase graves for the said
dead as may be required at a cost not
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-08-26
COUNCIL
Proceedings Of the Board Of Aldermen OF
the City of Perth Amboy, n. j.


Regular meeting OF the Council Of the
city OF Perth Amboy. n. j.. held August
LIST, 1921. The member present were Al
dermen soheld. Waters. Patten, Ander-
sen. Clark, Riedy. and Alderman-at
on motion the reading OF the minutes
of the meeting OF July 18th was dispensed
with and the minutes approved as print
ed.
Letter from the Water Department
containing resolution requesting $4,000
referred TO the Committee on Finance
with power.
Petition for a light at corner OF Grove
and Boggs Streets was received and re-
ferred to the Committee on Lamps ana
Petition to establish and work grade
for Hazel Avenue from Brace Avenue 70
BinEle Street. was received and referred
to the Committee on Streets and Sewers
and the city Engineer.
Application of Nels Miller for appoint
ment as constable Of the Sixth Ward was
received and ordered placed on file.
Request Of Mcclellan Engine Company
FOR removal Of name of Archibald Mason
from fire roll, was received and refer
red - the Committee on Fire.
Pti,ton for sewer and water mains in
Jsnries Street from Amboy Avenue east
Was received and the petition so far as
Il pertains TO the sewer was referred 70
the Committee on Streets and Sewers and
City Engineer.
me following communication:
Trenton. N. J.
July 20. 1921.
Mr.. Arthur Z. Graham,
city Clerk.
Perth AmbOy, y. J.
Dear Sir
1 have before me the resolution Of your
Council relative TO the conditions at the
plant Of the Nixon Terminal and Stor-
age Co. Nixon. N. ].
We have had this plant under con-
sheraton for some time and found that
Violations OF the law existed. We have
revoked all licenses for the storage OF
explosives at this plant, and we are now
working with the Prosecutor of Middlesex
County on the subject.
You can rest assured that this De-
partment will insist upon the law being
observed by way of storage. handling and
transporting Of powder in your County.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-08-26
FAKE SOLICITOR AT WORK

Notice of the operations of a young
woman believed to be soliciting sub
scriptions toward a Catholic Y. M.
C. A. was received by Desk
ant William Calvin yesterday art
ernoon. Complaint was made by
Rev. Charles Prendergast, who SAID
the woman had no authority to col
lect for any cause and should be
taken into custody. The solicitor was
~deScribed as being dressed in a black
haA and sweater. with a white satin
skirt
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-08-26

s57O2N74 s4oOasG s5bss5411o sss55azs1
WATER ACCOUNT
BALANCE SHEET
Al ut December 81, 1870 --
.,,rre LIABILITY $500.
water Rents Arrears ......$b 5s75o1 Water Extentoh pN"e ..' ia ss45
Vater Repair Arrears ...... 425s46 Surplus '"""
Luater Cah On ........ 1627l69-
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-08-26

Thanking you for your cooperation in
Yours very truly,
LEWIS T. BRYANT.
Commissioner of Labor.
Dictated by Chas. II. Weeks Chlet
Bureau Of Explosives,
was received and ordered entered in the
The following communication from the
Board of Chosen Freeholders.
Carteret, N. ].
July 1e, 1921.
Mr.. A. +. Graham.
city Clerk,
Perth Amboy, N. j.
Dear Sir
Receipt is hereby acknowledged of your
letter Of the Sth inst, which contained
a copy OF resolution passed by the Perth
Amboy City Council requesting that this
Board take up with the Public Service
Corporation the matter of repairing
Smith street between the tracks running
west from the Car Barn.
This matter was referred to the COM
mittee of the whole with the understand
ing that they take this question up Inn
mediately with the Public Service cor.
sible moment the result of such con-
Very truly yours.
THos. J. MULvIHILL.
was received and ordered entered in the
Letter from Board of Health in ref
erence to sewers at the foot of High
Street. Catalpa Avenue. Brighton Avenue,
and Madison Avenue. also broken sewer
main on Sheridan Street. was received ana
referred to the Committee on Streets and
Petition Of the Standard Underground
Cable Company for permission TO extend
side track alongside their property on
easterly side of High Street to the south
erly line of property at Washington st.
was received, and on motion of Mr. Clark
was referred to the Committee on Streets
and Sewers, copies OF letter ana p map 10
Protest of bus owners against state
Street route. was received and reierreo
to the Committee on Auto Buses.
Application of Abe Korb for renewal or
funk license was received and referred to
the Committee on Judiciary.
The on Finance presented
the report of the audit made by the Ger
tilted Audit Company of America for the
year 1920. Said report was approved b.
the Finance Committee. was received an6
confirmed by the Council.
The report is as follows:
The Cash Balance and Bank Reconeili-
alton have been verified and the balance
in the different repositories prove as
shown in Schedules annexed.
Your officers are all bonded In accord
We wish TO express our sincere thanks
for the able assistance rendered us by
your Comptroller, Mr.. Morgenson. and the
Assistant Treasurer. Mr.. Caravan. whose
books reflect the advanced knowledge he
has of e proper accounting system now
uniform in New Jersey.
The annexed Balance Sheet 's a cor
rect copy of your books and we so certify.
Respectfully submitted.
CERTIFIED AUDIT co. OF AMERICA,
Nv A. J. SKEVINGTON. No. 1928.
Approved, Finance Committee.
A. G. WATERS,
Chairman.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-08-26

ten, Andersen. Clark. Riedy. Wester. Nay
None
The following resolution by Mr.. Ander'
sen.
Resolved, that the Street Commissioned
be instructed to advertise for bids to be
received August 18th at 1870 P. M. STAN
lard time, for the following improve.
ments:
Alpine st. Grade and Curb
Keen st. Curb and Grade
Lawrence st. Curb and Grade
Grove st. Curb and Grade
Barclay st. Grade
was introduced. and adopted by the n
owing vote: Y~ea-Sofeld, Waters. Pat
ten, Andersen, Clark. Riedy, Wester. Nay
None
On motion Council adjourned.
WILBUR LAROE,
5ss1-s-a3-1t Clerk pro tempore:,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-08-26
5 76,405.16

AT the corner Of Gold and Miller Streets.
Alderman Andersen stated that the latter
sign has been placed, and he would look
on motion of Mr.. Clark the Clerk was
instructed to request the City Attorney
TO prepare n report in the case OF the
injury to Mrs. Marcy Michaels, and pre-
aent same to Council at its next meeting
August 18th. 49,.
The Comptroller having audited the
following bills:
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-08-26

To the Hon. Board Of Aldermen.
City of Perth Amboy, n. j.
Gentlemen:
As per your instructions. we have exam
ined the books and records of the City OF
Perth Amboy for the year ending Decem-
Der 31st. 1920.
our examination covered every depa t
ment whose funds are taken care of by
your Treasurer and all accounts have
been verified and proper accountings are
herein shown of all funds.
The amount of taxes outstanding at the
beginning has been verified and all
changes, payments and attachments, and
tax sales have been properly accounted
for.
The tax duplicate for the year has been
checked and all deductions and allow
ances have been supported by resolution.
Receipts and disbursements have been
verified and the proper accounts are
charged or credited.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-26
FLOODS MENACING
SOUTHERN INDIANA
: Heavy Rains Swell White
River and Cause Many
Washouts on Tracks.

INDIANAPOLIS. Ind, Dec 25.-
Flood warnings we're sent 10 river CT
ties Saturday by the weather bureau
following a downpour or rain lasting
through Friday and Friday night.
The rain was general IN central and
southern Indiana.
A cold wave with temperature
ranging from five 10 fifteen degrees
above zero on Saturday night
may prevent the rivers over
flowing their banks Il was said.
White river Is swelling at Co!um-
bus and Seymour. and IN IndianapO-
- Fail Greek and White River are
rlHns steadily. 10 is feared the east
FORK or White River will overflow.
Traffic along river roads may be
rI- of at Seymour and Columbus
Mess the mercury drops.
Some OF the Baltimore e. Ohio
racks az Fort Ritner In Lawrence
county were washed out by land
Hide which was brought on by the
heavy rains
More than a mile or Pennsylvania
rack az Marshfeld. sixteen miles
south OF Seymour. was washed ont
7ad the road bed OF the traction
ines which parallel the Pennsylvania
s- tha- point was under water.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-26
RELIEF WORKERS
STRUCK BY TRAIN
, Two Men Seriously Injured
While Distributing Christ
mas Baskets tO Needy.

IIDDLETOWN. Ind. Dee 25.-
Vernon Edwards. IS. manufacturer.
was fatally injured and ,. s. Hahn.
a.. superintendent of the public
schools here, probably viii die as q
result OF Edwards automobile be-
ing struck by Pennsylvania rail-
rUad passenger train while they
We're distributing baskets of relief
10 needy families here Saturday
night. Edwards died two hours
later and Hahn, who was unconsci-
GUS. was said 10 be in a critical con-
dition. Both men were carried on
the pilot Of tho locomotive until the
train stopped while the automobile
was hurled against a telephone pole
y community Christmas celebration
was stopped because Of the tragedy
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-26
DISMISS PETITION
FOR RATE INCREASE

INDIANAPOLIS. Dec 25.--Ad-
vances in the telephone rates at
Muncie, Anderson and Frankfort
viii not become effective Jan. 1, as
proposed by the Indiana Bell COM
pauy. according 20 a decision Satur--
day OF the public service commission
dlsmi ssing the petitions for estab-
fishing emergency rates.
The decision. however. leaves the
original petitions for the advances
pending but no date is specified for
the advances becoming effective
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-26
WITHHOLD SENTENCE
Upon BEN BROOKS

COLUMBUS. Ind. Dec. 25.-Sen-
tence upon Ben Brooks. found guilty
Friday Of first degree murder in
connection with the death Of ANA
IONA =. Montgomery OF Seymour.
viii not be be pronounced until after
attorneys decide If they VIII file a
motion for new trial. Judge John
Donaker has announced.
Sylvester Brooks. father OF tho
convicted man. made another at
tempt 90 end his life during the night.
The father is held on a charge of
stealing chickens from M0ntgom-
cry. Twice before he has attempted
suicide
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-26
PREDICTS APPROVAL
OF FORD PROJECT

MEMPHIS. Tenn. Dec. c5-The
transfer II Muscle Shoals 90 Henry
Ford by the government viii be rat
SIZED by che senate without diff
Guilty" Sen. X u. NIcIe,lar. Tenue-
see. home for the holidays an
u0u1ced Saturday.
II expect Sec'y Weeks to recon-
mend the lease OF this property 20
Ford and the democratic senator's
and tie agricultural bloc comp POSED
gC senators from the western farm
ms states are unanimously in favor
90 the Ford project"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-26
ANTIGAMBLING LAW
BECOMES EFFECTIVE

WAS1INGION, Dec 25-Thc
federal auti-erain gambling act be-
came effective Saturday
The law places a prohibitive tax
on paper transactions which do not
contemplate exchange or grain. Il is
aimed primarily at gambling I'm flu
lures.
st DE Office Of Sec'y of Agriculture
Wallace whose department VIII en-
force tnc Law g was SAID that all
concerns otcceted by the act includ-
ing ,he Ch'.aso board of trade. are
now meeting the new requirements.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-26

Al Merchandise Purchased During the Balance
Of This Month WIN Not appear on Your
Statement Till Feb. l, 1922
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-26

BLOOMINGTON. Ind. Dec. u.s.
T. = Eller. So. a member Of one
of the largest and most prominent
families i'm this county. died today
az bis HONE west Of here # rneu-
monia. The EUer family has more
than SOC members in this vicinity
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-26
WATCH FOR OUR CLEARANCE
SALE

Now chat Christmas shopping is a
thing or the past plans are already
under way for our Clearance Sale
our extraordinary values which you
can profit by viii De announced
within a few days and il Will be an
opportunity for practical economy
on your part. Ries Furniture Com
pany- s59-tf
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-26

Poinsettas in pots and cut flowers
- the south Bend Floral Co. I22
North Michigan street. 35'-tf
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-26

% percent reduction sale. Yer
mona 334-ti
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-26

All Toe cigars. S for SOC En-
gels 33S-tf
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-26

Frances Shop Quality garments representing
the finest materials, highest type workmanship,
superb styling, are all included in this great
Clearance. With practically all of the winter
months still to come, this event means tremen-
dous savings for those who take advantage of
these
Values That Cannot Be EqualIed
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-10-25
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING,
l.-l'Oint TYNE

Inc largest type permitted In ths
Want Ad pages is IL point. and tina
smallest space in which Il ls-poiut
type ad may be set is one inch. The
rate for this large type is cents \
word daily and cents word Sun.
Day. The same scale OF reductions
VIII apply as Tor regular want ads
These rates apply only to ADVERTISE
ments originating in ltichmond and
suburban territory. From other
sources the rates are: Daily. IA cents
an agate line. Sunday Ia cents an
agate ine tcount 5 words to The line).
Cash must accompany the order.
Longer term rates for business ad-
rcrtiscrS Oh request.
Advertisements received as late al
10 n. NJ. and ~ 4. VI. each week day.
anu W. 70 l.. NJ. Saturday for correc,
ciassihcaiion il ;hc next EDITION.
Siuntion Wanted AdB-Alaie and
+ emaie--when presented at the Wan.
Al Counter in the Dispatch building
py those Out .: work will 10 inserted
Free or Charge.
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Hch,-NIalc or F.mnI, /.

!-A1 HEi!S WANTED-rhrce high schuoi
'"'h.'. Tor accredited high schnoi.
I"Nlns conditions excellent: salary do.
rents upon Qualifications. DO not ,rp,y
un.'ss you E"ld proper Eradr OF ,,5.IG
''te. Anp'y 10 DIV Sup,. Schoo.s Law.
ihgsioH. Va.
IN IhNESIlNI commercial writing TIA,
mas repeatedly laid Inc {:5-}sO a d.
.aueH' educated men and ladies' for
$40. Address BOX q isi. car. m nt.
patch.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-10-25

FOR good used car. SEQ Jones' Mote.
Car CO.. 1861 West broad Street,
YOU save money when you buy AMI Ill
through these columns '''
YOU TOO can. probably use ciassja,d
LOST your dog Telephone a Lost" ad.
READ ALL tho indeXed classified ada
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-10-25
King Midas Had a Fairly
Good Act

lie had the power To change everything he touched
into gold. This stunt greatly admired by the
ancicntS
iiut now everybody in Richmond change their
household articles anything no longer
needed into
IL you have piece of household business cauip-
ment that has its usefulness YOU, though, still
IN good condition, cash il in by telling he
buyers of the little a i'm the Dis
Tatcll'S classified
III you are anxious to pick article at II
over the original picc-wntci
Users IN the Merchandise column day look will
save II lot of money.
when You want tn use ad OF your own, call Ran.
dolpi and ask for al aIicr.
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NDEAEiD FOR QUICK
lil.l' CIS
Csc the TelephOnc-Call Randolph
Ask for Want Ad Tuker

&aC hnpuolDh
Ask for Want Ad Tuker
CLASSIFIED advertisements ordered
Tor TIE RICHMOND TIMES-DIS.
PATCH daily morning edition will
appear in the next edition OF THE
EVENING DISPATCH. The rates
given herewith cover morning and
evening service in all instances. with
the exception OF THE SCNDA
TINES DlSPArCn. which Is priced
AepAr ately.
Schedule of Want Ad Rates
Che wcrd daily. minimum
soc, set solid
&C woro daily, minimum 36G
agate caps.
&C word sunday. minimum
aGc, SET solid.
&C a word sunday, minimum
Acc. agate caps.
consecutive insertions price
Of "a Insertions.
consecutive Insertions price
OF ga insertions.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-10-25
.1UCTIOSS-LEE<fLS
Legal Notices

iAwNhHokEH's AUCTION ,.,. j. :,
=" hv'i at \. Ge!lmnns. ..s Ne,
, ,a., street. on Friday. oCtob.. ~
...,r s' J! O'Clock y. NJ. All unr..
!SW.Iry. watches, clothing. etc. from
Nuihb.rs 'os' to Gas. All parties hav.
~ H'cHI's WIKI mus, renew ,a,n.
AuCtione-r -"'s"'.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-10-25
and repair
ing at reasonable prices.
ASK for Mr.. Sheriff., Star
Cleaning Co., 9l9 East
Broad.
Lost and Found !

liEAGLE tiaycd ir.nl 1871 ".
Nam, h"gH ana white male b,.E.r
hound w!'h scar 90 l.!J side. Reward
j; returned TO above address. H.u!.-
EH:d 4rEi-J
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-10-25
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Deaths


CI.AKK-p,,G. ., ihe Residence OF her
father, H. IS. SINS, SNlnqud.ier, 49,
october -, i. NJ" Airs i>Atn.esn SIMS
CLARA. wi:, %; -. g. Ciasn, OF ChI'N,
ana sister OF J.. b.. >lUs. Of KChm"nA.
funerai nutttc ia;vr.
iiICKS-DI,G. at her residence. 9la IL
NvrtA IwyUiy.Hith street a. \. NJ
Satutday Sarah t.. H!chs. BESIDES n,r
husuauG. Il. iuJinss. she i survived -!
hrr mvlAeI, MIS-. Jane Soiv!, a"u tnt
following lhIlGEvn. Robert l., MARY.
trace. ". Ivanhuc. Gertrude, The.i".
IcN.,, t.dgcu,. anu koscr, al OF t".s
city. Iruuc.a! from the residence Mon
a4S. $3.50 T. NJ. lwtcTmcnt Oa"wood.
i;Epp-Dlvl. ~ the residence OF her
cousin. MIS-. ". J. ManEnhim near Gen
Alien "a. sunday wsni, october -,
1874, Mary Ed.uonia ErdG. daughter OF
Btud. Funeral services viii br hc.u a
tnr nous. At . u'S4ocn Iucs4ay ai;cI-
noon. October -. Isug!u! at EuI!nA!.uvI
Episcopal Church litnrico county. Va.
>1t1allDL-Ars. N.ihe.mime schmidt. nee
LoseHeA widow ui itc,mInn schmidt.
u..u suIG,a.! at y. VI. today ,AIVn-
Nu!y ". TIER iy-tLencr, Iojv ~. trace
Street. IN, l,.N,s tA.,y daughters. AIgs
I..aWis scn!niut, MRS. L"U.s MAJ" ana
.t.s. ~. g.. ,',,E.UHu ANA three suus,
"Eu. a.. stu!u4lt, r-NG. u. Scamidt ana
Ii.rm,. T.. nm az. To- iHuuru tacLr
loss. fu"rgai "rGantrHtnis w.I- re aA-
bounced later.
1AILEl Died. Monday morning at the
Confederate IoAr. mrs, A.a!! l.. IA!
ley y. years u.4. snr - survived D.!
several -TaEHvn4IaIvu. lsu.Ial vii. oc
IS; N,l u.d !.om.e IL. Louisa Ceamiy oii
. Urs.aH, Ustyu-T %.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-10-25
AUTOMOBILES
Automobiles for sale

tHEVHoLET--Fos sale. Cne,role; $50
touring car. Run less ;haa 1900 miles
b2S Is lhs car The pispstoh.
PpkD SEpAN--lg26 car. has no, pc.n
ahDEed looks Ike new, owner Viii $40
Ace cash Or terms boulevard s.J.-Nv
% Eandolpn 5227-w
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-10-25

BRACELET EoG Inn brat..!.-
with aun head. ola Stint. Street. be-
tween broad AND Leigh Str,,is Cal!
Randolph -5tu-J.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-10-25
Auto Lisc,y-Gnragc,

'"'" fH'cIE-lnraGcs 10
AIInS HIRED $3.50 s.. 81 ncr -.
1910 Eaul'ysrt 20. s!c-J
" IN ~ ana ..'.ed sa,s. 81 to s. hour.
VIRGINIA TANI SEKVICE-,,..
LLsni. We never close. Md .o 10: ana
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-10-25
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. I,o,r,

BUSINESS IHdy desires room ana ,,n,,,
IN private family. modern convenience
rate reasonable. IL is:. care Times Dis
patch.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-10-25
Statesmen and Agents

!NAI HH nee men should write for Srlc,.
ala agency proposition from tho larr,s,
company specializing IN acc!hcn, ,t
h,"'h insurance. Double your income.
openings throughout your STATE. Mn,
sou & Adams, Southcastorn Man..
$50 iond Bldg, Washington -
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-10-25
l'uucIaI directors

tIAUg-EuW!n E""uT. IuMcral director
and vmUaiiEtG SUs Eass Main street.
Madison !.I. Randolph sC1S.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-10-25
AUTOMOBILES

free or Charge.
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Only One OF hundreds Of People Who Will Read These ndexed Ads
BUSINESS SERVICE
business Services offered

OLD HATS cleaned and rcnloci,cd Ike
new. Richmond Hat Works. 800 East
Main. Madison g1s..
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service station>-I;cpairinr ~
Automobiles for sal.

ross Z" cAELE--AutomoLllc r,n,i.,n.
~ h,"t''' MACHINE Work. co... -
west Main street, Houl-yar,, ~
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MERCHANDISE
--7'----
WalltSi-To ffuy

W NnICU-TO lily UU
ANTlQUES-Anythihg In antique furni-
turc. VIII call anywhere In Virginia.
See all other buyers: then call the man
that pays top prices. Madison 6SO7.
Bcard. ll3 West Main Street. Rich
mond.- Va.
ANTlQUES-iIiYheS cash prices paid.
YIN call anywhere. W. wasscrman. 66s
North Seventh Street. Randolph $50
FURNITURE-we pay highest cash r,.,..s
Madison Gst1-J.
ruhN uRE OF all kinds. Highest cash
price. Randolph t3ls
foh.Nii ohE wanted. any quantity; best
prices paid. Madison 1906.
rohNilt HE--We pay highest cash
prices Madison estI-J.
inches. Cash for ilrst-class cu,t.r
dolph %. "a"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-10-25

HUNDREDS OF users Voluntarily ,.s,,v
Dispatch Want Ads. 'eA
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1921-12-08

About twenty five years ago there
existed in this vicinity two small
"one teacher" public schools, one i'm
the town of Calhoun and one on the
road between Clemson College and
Cherry's crossing. These schools
We're open about three months each
year and were poorly attended. Soon
after Clemson College opened 81 pr-
vate school was started on the col
lege grounds which was supported
by private funds.
This very unsatisfactory condition
of affairs existed until about twelve
years ago when the college trustees
erected a school building on the col
lege grounds for the use of the public
school and which accommodated
many Of the children of tile two
school districts. Old Stone church
No. 30 nd Calhoun No. 8.
This school ran for five years and
was big Improvement over the for
mer arrangement, but it was far from
adequate or satisfactory.
The patrons of these school dis
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1921-12-08

trlcts began realize that their only
hope for expansion and growth was
to consolidate, as they were limited
in territory and financial ability con
scqucntly the districts were consol-
idated and the necessary bonds were
voted to erect the present school
building.
We now have first class hirh
school which is doing splendid work
as is evidenced by the excellent stand
which the pupils from this school
are taking at the various colleges
and the further fact that for the
past two years girls from this school
have made the highest marks on tho
competitive examinations for Win
throp college.
This school will maintain nin
months compulsory term this YEA,
We had very active school i'm
provcment association which is rend
cring fine service and the whole com
munity is proud Of the school and the
work it is doing.