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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-05-24

The general question of whether
railroad transportation charges in
the United States had attained levels
too high for business and industry
to support was brought formally be-
fore the Interstate Commerce Corn
mission in the fall of 1921 on the
commissions own motion, although
in response to nationwide CONNER
cial and political suggestions. Farm
organizations and representatives Of
Western states, particularly those in
the grain producing area, obtained
marked concession about that time
to which railroads voluntarily added
a ten per cent reduction on prac-
tically all agricultural products all
over the United States except in New
England.
Before the commission, however,
the railroad executives, statistical
experts, and attorneys, developed the
argument that railroad earnings were
insufficient to justify any general de-
creases, at least until operating ex-
penses and wage payments, as regu-
lated by the Railroad Labor Board,
had been reduced. Every major in
dustry in the United States was rep
resented in the hearings, along with
state regulative bodies, most of whom
sought lowering of transportation
charges, but diverged in the degree
Of urgency which they suggested for
the commissions action. The hear
lngs extended over four months.
Secretary of Commerce Hoover,
appearing at the request of the
Chamber of Commerce of the Unit
ed States, proposed that the COM
mission should make over the exist
ing rate structures on the principle
of applying proportionately lower
freights to the bulky, low priced, raw
materials of industry and agricul-
ture, such as coal, primary foodstuffs
and ores. Higher price finished
materials and passenger traffic. Mr..
Hoover suggested, might bear the
charges until such time as railroad
revenues had developed to the point
which would allow reductions without
cndangering railroad credits. I'M
mediate and tangible. cuts, he said,
probably could not be made.
The secretary's position contrast
ed radically with that of state com
missions, whose members centered a
good deal of their attack on passen-
ger rate schedules, which they alleg-
ed to be too high for the traffic, and
in reality the cause of low railroad
earnings.
Representatives of the steel and
iron industry asked more stringent
and immediate action, principally
arguing that the commission should
remove the entire 40 per cent in
crease put on Eastern rates on their
products in 1920. The National In
dustrial Traffic league, representing
shippers generally, took much the
same position. The coal industry
elaborated Mr.. Hoover's proposals,
asserting that basically coal costs in
fluenced prices of so many other
commodities that cuts in rates on 1t,
particularly upon bituminous coal,
would have a beneficial effect. The
farming interests were not so urgent,
particularly in view of the fact that
agricultural rates went down while
the discussion was before the COM
,,o;eciOr
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-05-24

Rev. H. 7. Brookshire returned
last night from Jacksonville, where
he attended the Southern Baptist
convention, and will hold the regular
mid-week prayer service at the Gem
trial Baptist church tonight.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-05-24

Mr. and Mrs. Erwin Lee announce
the brit hof a son, May %, at their
home, 917 South Lee street.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-05-24

Mrs. Robert Poole has returned to
her home in Abbeville, after a visit
here to Mr.. and Mrs. r. F.Pooel, Sr.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-05-24
AMERICUS SPOT COTTON.
Strict middling cotton 10 3-8 cent
LIVERPOOL COTTON.

LIVERPOOL, May 24.-Markct
opened 1914 down. Fully 11.04.
Sales, 10000 bales.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1922-01-04
Estate of Elizabeth Wells

State Of Vermont--District of Lamoille. S.
The Honorable Probate Court for the District
Aforesaid
To all persons interested IN the estate Of Mary
Elizabeth Wells, late Of johnson, in said:
District deceased, GREETING
At a Probate Court, holden al HYDE
Park within and tor said Dist. on the 2d
day Of January, 1922 an instrument
purporting to be the last VIII and Testa-
ment Of NJ AIRY Elizabeth Wells. late of
johnson, IN said District, deceased. was
pre- scented to the Court aforesaid. Tor
Probate.
And it is ordsred by said Court that
the 23rd day ut January. 1922 at the
Probate Office in said HYDE Park. be as.
signed for proving said instrument; and
that notice therofbe given to all persons
By publishing this order three
weeks successfully in the News aud Cit
izen, a newspaper circulating in that
vicinity, in said District, previous to the
time appointed.
Therefore, yeu are hereby notified to
appear before said Court, at the time
and place Aforesaid, and contest the pro-
bate Of said viii, il you have cause.
Given uhder my hand at Hyde Park, IN
said District, this 2nd day Of January,
1922 MOVES 6. WOOD, Judge.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1922-01-04
WOLCOTT

David DAVIS is working for U. NJ. Mar.
tin.
Mrs. Hattie Hubbell is home from
Morrisvils.
Mrs. Celia GLADDEN. is visiting relatives
in Ricbford.
Mira. N. Fl. Ellsworth and daughter was
in Morrisyille the past week.
B. j Dow and wife returned home
from Ricnford the last of the week
Mrs. Harry Williams is convalescing
from an attack of nervous prostfation.
Fred Grant went to the hospital in Bur
liugton, where was successfully operated
on for appendicitis.
Mrs. "A. W. Fortier went to Jericho
Saturday, called by the illness and death
of the infant daughter of G. w. Davis
and wife.
Mildred, infant daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. G. w. Davis of Jericho. died Mon
day, following several weeks illness.
The remains were brought to Wolcott to-
day "Wednesday for interment.
Fred Hines and daughter were in Nor
risville the past week, where the latter
was operated on for the removal of ton
sils and adnoids. DR.. A. j. Vdlleau per-
formed Tie operation, assisted by DR.. w.
M Johnstone.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1922-01-04

Mr.. and Mrs. Nelson Reed were business
visitors ia Mo-risvile last Saturday.
Mrs Alvia Clark and Ella Knight were
business visitors in Hardwick Saturday.
Mrs. Cecil Fields and son visited Mr.
and Mrs. c. W. Griffith, Saturday and
Sunday. :.
Mrs Flora Clowse of ST. Johnsburv is
visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gene
Wheeler.
Mrs. Belle Griffith and Mrs. Charles
Perry visited Mrs. Alice Knight, one day
last week
We understand that~M artin Parker
shot two bob cats and Mr.. Fisk caught
one in trap.
Mrs. Alice Knight ana lighter, Ella,
were business visitors in Hyde Park one
day last week.
M. and Mrs Adelbert Flanders of St.
Johnsbury have been visiting their uncle,
Willis Churchill.
Mr.. and Mrs. Foster Andrews of Nor
risvilIe are visiting his parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. Geo. Andrews.
Mrs. Maud Walker and two children,
David and Clara, visited Mrs. Amandv
Chlds; one day last week
Thirty-6ve friends and neighbors gath
cred at Wright Boardman's, last Satur-
day night to watch the old year out.
Harold. Bernice and Doris ChiIds, also
Dorothy Shepard, retuehed Monday to
there school at the Seminary in Montpel-
Ter, atterspcnding the holidays at their
home
Mrs Lena Marley went to Johnson
last week Monday to carry Mr. and Mrs.
Archie Pratt home Mr.. and Mrs. Pratt
spent Christmas with Mr.. and Mrs.
CAME Marley.
The Christmas tree at the Nj, E. Church |
last week Monday evening was well at
tended and the children carried out their |
part OF the program in a very pleasing |
and interesting manner. We sure enjoyed |
If
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1922-01-04
MORRISVILLE
A. l.. BOYS BREAK EVEN
Win a SiZzler From Stowe, Are
Trimmed Proper by Bert
Hoyt'S Scrappy ScrappelS

Morrisville basket ball fans have nothing
to find fault about in the two games last
week. Neither has the Legion quintet
any good excuse for regrets. Both weie
exhibitions worth seeing and the local
team put Up good clean fight on both
occasions and broke even.
Tbs game with Stowe, as might have
been expected, was red hot from the first
tossof the ball until The final gong dropped
the curtain on one OF the most exciting
games OF the season. The visitors were
out to win and were supported by bunch
of good natured, loyal rooters, which as
sured both teams plenty Of support from
the gallery. The teams were evenly
matched and at no time until the final
basket was made was victory assured to
either side. "Zeke" Sulham was in the
game for the first time for the locals and
made a good showing.
Following is the lineup
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1922-01-04

The Sunday School board of the
Methodist Church held social in the
vestry Monday evening" The follow
ing officers We're elected: Superintend-
ent, Mrs. E. E. Hodgkins; assistant
superintendent, Miss Ida Barton; mis-
sionary superintendent, Mrs. N. j.
Perry; elementary superintendent
Mrs. Joseph Lambert; secretary and
treasurer, Mrs. Belle Kneeland;
assistant secretary, Miss Gertrude
Bennett; organist, Irene Griswold;
organist, primary department, Clara
Stiles.
At the last meeting of the Home
Demonstration Department, December
8, the attendance was not what it
should have been, but those who were
present enjoyed and profted from the
meeting. Several school girls were
there and learned to make wool flow
ers. The next meeting will be held at
the. regular time, January 20, at the
High School building. Ladies are
asked to bring materials. for a house
dress. 1t is feared that many who
Joined this department do not realize
what they are losing by not attending
these meetings, so why not all be
there on January 90 Bring lunch.
and coffee and some other hot dish will
pc made to go with it.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1922-01-04
Mountain View

Delma Jewell was visitor at War
rem Whitcomb's last week.
Miss Madge Jones returned to her
school in Johason Monday.
Bernice and Merrill Jewett were
callers at A. A. Jones' Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. A. Jones visited
the latter's sister, Mrs. Bert Lampher
Sunday.
The pupils of L. c. A. returned to
their school Tuesday after a two
weeks vacation.
Hugh Owen has been working for
G. NJ. Hogaboom the past week, get
ting up a wood pile.
Miss Madge Jones visited at the
home of her aunt, Mrs. A. l. Mills,
Saturday and Sunday.
About fifteen young folks from the
hill went over to A. ]. Mills Friday
night, and gave Miss Helen Bucklin
a surprise party. Sandwiches, cake
and coffee were served, and all re-
port a fine time.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1922-01-04
CadY's Fails

Miss Gladys Cobleigh visited her
parents Sunday.
Floyd Perrin of Jeffersonville is
visiting his aunt, Mrs. C. C. Silloway.
J. P. Miller has moved to the
Wanzer farm which he purchased last
week,
Walter Titus has finished his work
at H. p Brownies and returned to
his home in Morrisville.
N. E. Cobleigh is under the weather
these days. Leo Baker is caring for
the power-house in his absence.
The Cadys Falls Band was out last
week. The boys play we'll for what
chance they have had. We must build
a bandstand on the triangle or the
schoolhouse park so as to have con-
certs next summer.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1922-01-04
STOWE

E. L. Barrows loaded a car of stock
Saturday.
Mrs. L. G, Moody has been visiting at
c. E. Burt's.
The U. V. M. Students have returned
to their studies.
Miss Beatrice Kai,er visited friends in
Waterbury recently.
L. c. Straw is doing well since his re-
turn from the Mary Fletcher hospital
Nh. and Mrs. Benjamin Sylvester and
little son have returned from visit with
relatives in Lowell.
Miss Isabel Harlow Of Moscow is pass
ing two weeks with her grandparents, Mr..
and Mrs. H. G, Stowell in MorrisviIIe.
Miss Isabel Adams of Nom palier is
passing two weeks with her grandparents,
Mr.. and Mrs. w. W. Adams, at Moscow.
Rufus H Gale apd Mrs E. B. Forbes
visited their bTother-in-law and sister, Mr..
and Mrs. De. J. Houston, in Cady's Falls
last week.
Mrs. Bernice Ayers and son, Dwight,
of MorIisville have been spending the
holiday, vacation at the home of her
brother, H. R. Lang.
Miss Grace Ploof returned Friday from
Winooski, where she visited htr mother,
Mrs. Fred Ploof, who remains about the
same at the Fanny Allen hospital.
Fire caught in the walboard in the
kitchen of George c Slaytons large double
house at Moscow from an overheated |
thimble when a stovepipe burned out
Thursday. The fire was extingnahed By |
the family with some damage to door and |
castings from the fire and to the whole
house by smoke.
Mrs. Emma (Atkins) May, who died
early Thursday morning at her home on
the main road to Waterbury, was the
er of c. o. and w. T. Burt on
Stowe. She was the widow of Oscar w.
May, late of Waterbury. She was 50
years of age. She leaves two. daughters,
Miss Olive May and Mrs w. A. Norcross,
with whom she lived. Size also leaves
seven grandchildren, six great grandchild
dren and brother, Frank Atkins of Louis
lana. The funeral was held at the Nor !
cross home Saturday afternoon.
Mrs. Elvira Brown Sargent, aged 70,
died at an early hour Friday morning at
her re oms in the Splulding block on Main
St the cause of her death being apoplexy.
Mrs. Sargent was born in Sterling (after-
wards annexed to Stowe) and her life has
leen passed in this vicinity. She was'the
widow of Jonathan Sargent, late Of Stowe.
who served more than four years in. the
Civil War and who died in 1915. She
caves two sons, Walter an Elmer Sargent
IF Stowe and Water ury; several grand
a brother, David Brown Of Nor
-istown; sister, Mrs. Charles Hastings of
Morrisville. The funeral was he'd Sunday
afternoon at the Community Church. tue
Rev. c. E. Havwarl officiating. Burial
vas was in the River Bank cemetery
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1922-01-04

Baskets from floor, Battye 3, Charles
Silloway 8. Morrill, 8, Suham l, John
Boardman 2, Shaw 8, Mum Boardman a.,
from foul, Carroll Silloway 2, Sulham l.,
Shaw 1. Referee Stafford. Time two
twenty minute periods.
The other game was different. But the
fact that the locals were losers made it
none the less interesting. This is nota-
BILE fact about local fans. They seem to
enjoy the sport who ever wins and this
spirit while comparatively new in this Sec
ton, is apparently growing. which is a
good sign. About the other game. 1t
had to be seen to be fully appreciated.
Standing room was at premium and
around the circle were packed, two and
three deep, enthusi astic fans from Hyde
Park, Stowe with goodly sprink1ing of
sports from Williamstown, who came to
take look at Bert Hoyt's scrappy scrap.
pers. They knew "Scotty" Mari person.
ally and the others looked so good that
they were willing to adopt them. Their
judgn Mt proved accurate and their faith
Bert's ability to make good was I'm
ihaken.
The visitors were certainly fast com.
bination. Mars, center for Norwich IN
iversity, and the other four members Of
the Montpelier Legion. were undoubtedly
as fast bunch as could be picked out in
Northern Vermont. Although up against
it. the local five made good showing and
made their opponents work hard for every
basket. The visitors did some fine shoot
ing from the center Of the floor and their
passing and dribbling at times was~the
fastest ever seen on the local floor Nor
risville did some good team work but were
unable to connect With the basket on sew |
eral occasions after some fine work at
passing.
1t is understood some Of Bert Hoyt's |
friends objected seriously to hi; claim that
the outfit was Willianstown aggregation.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1922-01-04
JOHNSON NAZARENE CHURCH

There will be a prayer meeting
Wednesday night at 1880
On Friday night at 1880 the
Woman's' Foreign Missionary Society
will meet at the home of Rev. G. M.
Young. An interesting program has
been prepared.
1t is expected that Rev. Mr.. Beers
of Maiden, Mass, will be here Sunday
to begin a series Of revival meetings.
The services Sunday will be held
at the usual hours. Special evangelis-
tic service at 1900 p. m. Watch for
further announcements regarding
these services.
JOHNSON METHODIST CHURCH
The New Year was begun. well on
last Sunday, good congregations being
present at both services. Show your
interest in the great cause for which
the church stands Ga happier world
this year than last) by attending its
services regularly throughout the
year. We exist as a church to serve
the community and the individual. We
can help you.
The pastor wishes very sincerely
that this year may be a prosperous
one in our community and especially
that Gods blessing may rest upon the
homes of our town.
Prayer meeting on Wednesday eve
ming at 7:30 at Miss BartOn's home.
A hike is being arranged by the
social committee of the Christian
Endeavor for Friday night. Particu-
lars will be made known at the school.
Services next Sunday viii be as fol-
lows: Morning worship at 10:45;
Sunday School at IL; evening preach
ing, Endeavor services, in the C0ngre-
gational Church.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1922-01-04
North WoIcott

Mrs. Alma 3urnelI is 1.-the sink list.
Ernest Clark has been papering at A.
via Clark's.
Milford Denton has purchased horse
for driver.
S. A. Bailey visited his brother, B. W
Bailey. Sunday.
Miss Dorothy Shepard visited at Archie
Stcddard's. last week.
Burt Griffith of Elmore visited his uncle
Charles Griffith. Sunday.
Mrs. Maud Kimble visited her sister,
Mrs. Mable Reed, recently.
Mrs. Amandy Childs visited Mrs. Alice
Knight, one day last week.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1922-01-04

CARD OF THANKS-We wish to ex-
press our thanks to Dur kind frieuas and
neighbors for the beautiful floral tribute
aud the many words of sympathy re-
ceived at the death of our beloved moth.
er ndtsister DR.. and Mrs Wells, Mr..
and Mrs. R 0 Balch, Mrs. H. A. Paul.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1922-01-04
Trees BARK Resembles ACE.

The inner bark of the lacebark tree.
growing I'm the West Indies, separates
after Haceration in water into layers
resembling coarse lace Frills and
rudies made Of it were sent from ia
maica as a present to Charles L The
bark is used in making ropes and
whips.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1922-01-04
WILLIAMSTOWN-;

Baskets from floor. Charles Silloway 2.
Morrill, l, CarroRSlloway l. Battye l.,
Smith 5, Lamperti 3,>Marr 5, Conf 2,
Donnelly 2, from foul, Morrill, l, Carroll
Silloway l, Stancliffe /. Suham l, Mari 2.
Time two twenty minute periods. Referee
Stafford.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1922-01-04
SURVEY SOFT COAL SITUATION
STAFF Of Unemployment Conference to
Conduct Work

WASH ton Secretary Hoover d
nounced ,that survey Of the emit
bituminous cool sif'u ton is to be made
by 4 special staff of the Presiden :
unemployment conference. Funds for
the survey. he said. which was fceon-
meude1 by the cn-rccencp. hHtr been
contributed by the goal interests and
the members Of the staff VIII be- 1n-
nounced in a short time and no once
take up the work
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1922-01-04
wLsoMs 80 eIRrApAY
Rejoicing Over Former fPrssfseat's
Gain in Heath

Washineton.-Fo ar Pre- o. IL WI
son was deluEed with asu Frem
an over tie world d c-4s,1n sc
the celebration ~ BIS rta -hdav
at his home here. IL was Sa-d tsaf
the telekrnms were of "a eanlrailn
nature on the Improvement in hie
health. ana that rhe vs'gme nnhahlv
exceeded anT l.Ee rHner II ereet-
ings received hy I'll. Wilson ODD pre-
vious Occasl
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1922-03-18
Quebec Names.

In the province of Quebec there is
much uncertainty in the spelling and
the use Of names. A scattered people
in huge half-wild country, unlettered
for the most part and with no one to
turn to for counsel is apt to pay
attention only to the sound Of names,
caring nothing about their appearance
when written or the sex to which they
pertain. Pronunciation has naturally
varied in one mouth or another in
this family or that, and when formal
occasion. calls for writing, each takes
leave to spell his baptismal name in
his own way, without passing
thought that there may be a canonical
form. Borrowing from other lam
guageS has added to the uncertain
ties of photography and gender. In
dividuals sign indifferently. Denise.
Denije or Deneije: Conrad or Conrade !:
men bear such names as Hermene-
glide. Aglae, Edwige-Louis Hemon.
in Maria Chapledaine."
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1922-03-18
LOUISIANA CROPS
INJURED sl,Ooo,0oo
Frost and Freeze Seric usly
Affect Truck and Berry
Growers

New Orleans. La.-Truck crop ana
berry damage from last weeks fros'
and freeze in this territory is authori
tatvely estimated as follows: New
Orleans trucking district, S500,0Oo'
Hammond berry district, $4,000; Dol
cour district, 100000; Bertrandville
district, $4,000, and HaZlehurst dis
trict. $250.000
Freezing weather with occasional
"spits' of snow extended as far South
sixty miles below New Orleans Ice
to thickness of an eighth of an inch
was reported throughout Plaquemine
and St Bernard parishes. The young
truck crop within a radius OF forty
miles of the city is reported damaged
The truck growers with cucumbers,
peas, beans and early corn suffered al
most a total loss of crop. according to
reports The loss, 1t is said, will ex'
coed million dollars.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1922-03-18
THOUGHT IT LOOKED STRANGE
tonished Woman Customer, Until
the Clerk Explained Situation.

The woman needed three ounces of
tincture of myrrh. Hurrying up the
street her glance was caught by two
mammoth bottles of apothecary wa
tiers. and two swinging doors of
frosted glass
Down she stepped-three steps
dOwn-intO as attractive drug store
as she had seen. All was pure white
walls. dazzling plateglass mirrors,
cleaning soda water accessories and
row upon row Of shelves filled with
bottles Of ointments, camphors and
medicinal remedies.
Three ounces of tincture of myrrh."
said the Woman to the clerk.
The clerk hurried out Of sight and
the Woman began to notice how queer
was the structure of this drug store.
There were columns and pilasters
where there shouldn't have been any
The counter had peculiar bend to 1t.
Then strange, prickly feeling came
over the Woman.
When the clerk finally appeared he
explained cheerfully: used to be
barroom, lady Chicago Journal
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1922-03-18
Boom Noted in Validating.

Monroe, La.-Oil scouts and repre-
sentatives of oil operating companies
are coming into Northeastern Louisi-
ana in larger numbers than has been
the case for Two years because of a
boom in 'wildcating" around Bernice,
La, in the western part of Union Par
ish The Middle States Oil Company.
the Humphreys Mexia Oil Company,
the Gulf Refining Company and other
big operators have secured consider
able holdings, mostly in Union Parish.
and have made preparations to drill on
big scale. This has started feverish
activity in leasing in Union Parish and
thousands of acres of oil and gas rights
are being recorded at Farmersville.