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Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1922-02-16

1t seems that our editorial with
reference to fire alarm system in
last weeks issue was misunderstood
by correspondent who replies in this
issue.
We did not mean that a fire alarm
system would take the place of an
hour Sunday telephone service. As
far as the Sunday service is concer1
ed We feel sure we can get it by ask
ing for it. A member of council said
today that they had not used tongues
or backbone to get this service be-
cause no one had mentioned it to them
They thought the people were salts
fed with the Sunday hours. How CO
they know what is wanted unless the.
are told?
There is certainly no good reason
why we should not have the all da!
Sunday telephone service therefore
we are for it if our citizens want it.
However, we still insist that we need
a more efficient fire alarm system and
we understasd that before our previous
editorial was written the Council had
instructed the fire chief to get some
data on cost of equipment, etc. Cor
respondent in discussing the automat-
ic alarm system points out that fool'
would give us trouble with falsl
alarms. This may be true, but we
have to deal with fools in every other
department of our city government,
so why let them keep us from having
an efficient fire department. Would
it be wise not to have policemen be-
cause boy, around corner yelled
police" and ran?
= We won't try to discuss the cost of
a system because We don't know any
thing about it but if the cost is any
thing like reasonable" and if 9
system can be gotten to meet the
needs of volunteer fire department
we belive that our Council can b.
trusted to do the wise thing in the
matter.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1922-02-16

@-n purposes and wine for sacramen-
tai purposes may be manufactured.
purchased, sold. bartered, transport
ed. delivered, furnished and possess
ed, but only provided by the Acts e
Congress.
Section Z. The following articles
shall not, after having been manu-
ractured and prepared for the marke
be subject to the provisions of this
ordinance, except when knowingly
sold, transported, delivered, furnish
ed or possessed for beverage purpos-
es: Denatured Alcohol, Medicinal
PREPARATIONS, Patent and Proprietary
Medicines, Toilet, medicinal and
Antiseptic Preparations and Solu-
tions, Flavoring Extracts and Syrups
and any person who shall knowingly
sell any of the articles mentioned in
this section for beverage purposes,
or who shall sell any of the same un-
Ter circumstances from which the
seller might reasonably ded =
intention Of the purchaser to use
them for such purpose, shall be sub
ject to the penalty hereinafter pro-
yided.
Section s. 1t sail be also unlawfl
10 advertise, manufacture, sell or pre-
pare for sale any utensil, contrivance,
machine, preparation compound, tat
let, substance, formula, direction or
recipe advertised, designated or i'll
tended for use in the unlawful mani
actura Of intoxicating liquor
Section 8. ANY room, house, build
ing, boat, vehicle, structure or plac
where intoxicating liquor is manufac-
cured, sold, kept or bartered in vio-
lation of this ordinance is hereby
.eclared to be common and public
Nuisance, and ony person maintain
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1922-02-16

ne such nuisance shH'l h suhig
10 the penalty hereinafter provd
each Gay of such maintenance, after
notice By proper officers to desi
therefrom, constituting new offense.
Section TO- Any person, firm,
partnership or corporation who shall
violate the provisions of this ordi-
nance shall, for each violation ther2r
CT, be fined n the sum of not less thc
one dollar nor more than one hun
dred dollars, or be sentenced
-erve upon the public works of the
works of the County Of Chestcrie.'
Town of Cheraw or le Public
o. not less than one day nor
han thirty days.
Section II. All ordinances and
parts of ordinances inconsistent with
this ordinance are hereby repealed
Done and Ratified in Council this
18th day of February A. D. 1922.
L. A. Meiklejohn, Mayor.
D. L. Tillman, Clerk.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1922-02-16
DISCHARGE NOTICE

On March 9Th, 1922, at II o'clock
a. m, will apply to the Probate
Caurt for discharge as guardian of
Dora Pegues.
&c. A. SHERRILL,
Feby /. 1922 Guardian.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1922-02-16
ATDITORS NOTICE

The Auditors Office will be open
for The assessment of all classes of
property, both real and personal, poll,
road and dog tax, from January lst
to February goth, 1922.
All ablebodied men between the
ages of 81 and 60 are required to re-
turn poll tax and those between the
ages of q and 55 years are required
to return road tax.
The law requires penalty OF 5o
per cent on all property not returned
for taxation on or before the Goth day
of February, 1922.
T. w. EDDINS, Auditor.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1922-02-16
BIDS RECEIVED

The county will buy corn If shelled
and sacked in even weight. Sacks
must be sound and free from weevils.
]. A. Teal, Clerk.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1922-02-16

Be It Ordained by the Town Coun-
Gil of the town of Cheraw and it is
hereby ordained,
Section l. That this Ordinance
shall be in the exercises of the pow
ers granted by Article XVIII of the
Constitution Of the United States
and it's provisions shall be literally
construed to carry out the provisions
of the said Article XVIII of the Con-
stitution of the United States.
Section 2. When used in this or
dinance the word Liquor" or II
phrase Intoxicating liquor" shall b
construed to include alcohol, brandy,
whiskey, rum, gin, beer, ale, porter.
wine and, in addition thereto, an
spiritous, vinous, male or fermente
liquor, liquids and compounds wheth-
er medicated, proprietary, patented
or not, and by whatever name called.
containing one half of one per cent
or more of alcohol by volume, which
are fit to use for beverage purposes
Section 3. The word person
shall mean and include natural per-
sons, associations, co-partnership
and corporations.
Section 4. The term giving away
and the term possess" shall not ap-
ply to intoxicating liquor in any
bona fide private dwelling.
Section >. No person shall, on an|
after the passage of this ordinance.
manufacture, sell, barter, transport
import, export, deliver, furnish O
possess any intoxicating liquor, eX
cept as authorized herein and in ~
Acts of Congress, now or hereafter
in force; and all the provisions
this ordinance shall be literally con-
strued to tie end that the use OF in
toxicating liquor as beverage me
be prohibited.
Section 6. Liquor for non-bever-
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1922-02-16

VANTED-to buy all kinds of helc
peas and corn. CASH q CAfh
GROCERY.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1922-02-16
ORDINANCE NO. 116.

An Ordinance entitled IAN Ordl-
nance to prohibit the manufacture,
sale, giving away or otherwise dis
posing and transportation of intoxi-
eating liquor for beverage purposes
within the limits of the Town of Che
raw, providing for the enforcement
f such prohibition and repeating
Ordinances inconsistent herewith"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-11-30
VIII Read "SerUant
in the House" Here

On Friday evening at o'clock in
the Presbyterian Church one of the
most interesting entertainments of the
year will be given unddr the au-
spices of the Presbyterian Brother.
hood Prof. Ray lmmel of the De-
partment of Public Speaking of the
University of Michigan will give
"The Servant in the House" as q
reading. Prof. Immel is we'll known
throughout the state, not only be-
cause of his readings and addresses
but also because he has been the man
who arranged the schedule for the
inter High School debates such as
Alma II. S. teams regularly partici-
pate in.
In as much as Prof. Immel's ap-
pearance is by arrangement with the
University extension department nc
charge is made to the Brotherhood fol-
his services and no charges will be
made TO the public.
Those who heard Prof. Trueblood
also of the u. of NJ, who was here
last year and gave "Ingomar the Bar
barian" will remember the pleasure
and inspiration they had then and will
want to avail themselves of the pres
ent treat. Everyone is invited.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-11-30
VandaIs Visited
Alma on Thursday

On Thursday evening of last week
some irresponsible individuals visit
ed this city and made their way to
Alma College where soma acts of
vandalism were committed, paint be-
ing spread on four Of the brick build
ings of the College and also on the
athletic gate at Davis field.
On two of the buildings the paint
was fairly easily removed, but this
condition did not obtain on the others
because of the rough finish Of the
brick. The painting consisted of
signs relative to the approaching
Mt. Pleasant Normal-Alma College
football game.
President Crooks of Alma College
is of the opinion that the painting
was the work of irresponsible indi-
viduals and did not represent the
sentiment Of the students at the Nor
NAL He said that no protest had
been made to the Normal authorities
in regard to the matter, but that
they had been given word of the ac-
ticn, because of reports that the
vandals intended to return on Fri
day night.
These reports prompted the Col
lege to have the campus patroled
that evening, but the vandals did not
re-appear.
Numerous citizens of Alma have
expressed themselves rather forcibly
in regard to the act of vandalism
last Thursday evening, and express
ed the hope that such work by ir-
responsible individuals would cease,
and not be a means. perhaps of sever
ing athletic relations between the two
two institutions of central Michigan,
which have always endeavored to
maintain cleanliness in their meet
ings in athletic events, regardless Of
rivalries.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-11-30
Mrs. BOnbright to
GiUe Recital Here

Mrs. c. II. Bonbright of Flint will
appear at Alma College, Thursday
evening, December z, in a compli-
mentary recital to the student of the
college and their friends.
Mrs. Bonbright has had an exten-
sive musical education and has taught
considerably in conservatories. She
has delighted Flint musical circles on
numerous occasions, and her coming
visit to the college is being awaited
with interest by the students, and es-
pecially those from the city of Flint,
who recently formed Flint Club at
the institution. Miss Baker, well
known soloist of Flint, will appear
here with Mrs. Bonbright.
Mrs. Bonbright is the wife of c. II.
Bonbright, former manager of the
Imperial Wheel Company of Flint,
and one of the trustees of Alma Col
lcge.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-11-30
RENDERS COUNTRY
A GREAT SERVICE
JOIN THE RED CROSS TODAY
BEFORE THE ANNUAL ROLL
CALL COMES TO AN END.

Seventy-two disasters, in which GA
persons were reported killed and 52l
injured, called for emergency relief
measures and the expenditure of
81 ,44l 1856 by the American Red
Cross during the fiscal year ended
June 30, 1922, according to state
ment made public by its officers
based upon the forthcoming annual
report of the Red Cross. These dis
asters caused property damage esti-
mated at more than $30,000,000, and
rendered more than $4,000 persons
homeless or otherwise needing assist
ance. In one section alone, the Louis
lana Mississippi border, the Red
Cross for weeks fed over $4,000 flood
refugees daily.
The greatest toll of life was taken
by hurricane and tornado, while the
overfowing of rivers, the breaking
of dams and torrential rain storms
drove the greatest number Of people
from their homes. Fire played an
important part in the chain of dis
asters which made insistent demands
for Red Cross relief workers.
The years disasters reported, for
which the estimates of killed and in
jured are considered low because in
only about one-third of the instances
were dead and injured mentioned, in
cluded 26 floods, 10 tornadoes or
storms, IS fires, four epidemics, two
theatre collapses, two shipwrecks
Zone an airship), bridge collapse,
mine explosion, railway collision and
drought.
In the states Of the middle west
during the year, the Red Cross has
given disaster relief in the Illinois
food, after tornadoes in Wisconsin
and South Dakota in forest fires of
Minnesota and in drought in Mon
tana.
The year has seen further perfec-
tion Of disaster relief administrative
measures in every field, and that the
work may be carried on to still great
er accomplishments the American
Red Cross is appealing for a world
wide renewal of membership during
the annual Roll Call which closes on
Thanksgiving Day. In Chapters
throughout the country the equip
ment and trained relief workers to
cope with local disasters is always
ready, and the system Of commune
cation makes it possible to consoli-
date relief measures without loss OF
time for use in great emergencies
which might occur in any part Of
the United States.
Show your Thankfulness by joining
today before the drive comes to a
close Your local chairman will be
glad TO accept your membership to-
day.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-11-30
Plan to Check Pea
Louise Crop Damage

Effective control Measures for the
Pea Louise, insect pest which caused
heavy losses in Michigan's pea crop
this year, were the aim of a confer
ence of state entomologists and can
ners held recently in Chicago.
With the canning pea industry val
ued at more than thirteen million
dollars in the United States, and at
four hundred and fifty-five thousand
dollars in Michigan alone, losses by
the pest have assumed serious inn
portance in the states agricultural
program.
"The Pea Louise causes losses of
from a small percentage to almost
total loss in the crop" says Prof. r.
II. Petit, NJ. A. c. entomologist who
attended the Chicago meeting, "and
its damage in Michigan ran to large
proportions this year.
"There is no control measure now
in which the expense is not prohibit
i've, but our plans are to find a prac-
ticable method. A tentative plan has
already been mapped out which will
include cooperation with the u. S.
Department of Agriculture in insur-
ing safe production of sufficient sup
plies of canning peas"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-11-30
Artists Concert
Was q Big Success

The local artists concert held un-
der the auspices of the Alma Art
culb at the Presbyterian Church, Fri
day evening, was one of the best
functions Of a musical nature that
has been rendered by Alma talent in
a number of years, and in addition to
furnishing entertainment of a high
order accomplished results that were
far better than had been anticipated.
The Alma Art Club, which was the
moving spirit behind the concert de-
sired to be of service to the poor of
the community and In casting about
for some means of securing funds to
be used by the Alma Welafre Asso-
citation in its work here, decided upon
the concert. The proceeds amounting
to $4,000 were turned over to this
organization to be used in its work
this winter.
Over a score artists assisted in
the concert, in musical selections or
in readings, furnished an evenings
entertainment that would be extreme
ly hard to duplicate in any other
way.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-11-30
COUNTRY IS To
OBSERVE BETTER
EDUCATION WEEK
DECEMBER TO SET ASIDE BY
THE GOVERNMENT FOR THIS
PURPOSE.
Ask Stress on
Certain Topics

The federal government has ap-
pointed the week of December 8 to 8
as American Education Week. The
observance of this custom was insti-
tuted two years ago by DR.. p. p.
Claxton, who at that time was COM
missioner Of education. 1t is the plan
now to hold each year an observance
Of Education week and through clubs,
church, newspapers, magazines and
every other means, emphasize the
work of education in the United
States.
1t seemed wise, in order that the
campaign might be concentrated up
on phases Of education which are Of
outstanding significance to designate
certain days on which topics should
be stressed. These days are as fol-
lows:
For God and Country, Sunday, Dec.
8, 1929; l. Education in the home;
2. Education in the school; 3. Educa-
tion in the church. Slogan-"A God
ly Nation Cannot Fail"
Ministers of all denominations are
urged to preach sermon on educa-
ton, either morning or evening. All
communities are urged to hold mass
meetings. Requests for speakers
should be made to the American Le-
gion posts throughout the country
for meetings during this week.
American Citizenship Day-Mon-
day, Dec. A, 1922; l. Children today,
citizens tomorrow; 2. Naturalization
for all men and women; 3. Help the
immigrants to become Americans; a.
The duties of citizenship. Slogans
american All by 1925" Visit the
Schools Today"
Patriotism Day-Tuesday, Dec. s.
1. The hag-the emblem of freedom;
2. Music as a nation builder; 3. Uni
versal use Of the English language in
the United States; 4. The citizens
duty to vote. Slogans-"Visit the
Schools Today" Patriotism is the
Basis of Happy Nation"
School and Teacher Day-Wednes-
day, Dec. 6: /. The necessity of
schools; 2. The teacher as a nation
builder; 3. The schools influence on
the coming generation; A. America as
an educated nation. Slogans-"Visit
the Schools Today" Better trained
and better paid teachers, more ade-
quate buildings"
Illiteracy Day-Thursday Dec. Z:
/. Illiteracy as blot on our nation;
q No illiteracy in 1927; 3. A citizens
duty toward the uneducated; 4. No
immigration until illiteracy among
native and foreign born is removed
Slogans-"Let every citizen adopt
and teach an illiterate to read and
write;" "Visit the Schools Today"
Equality of Opportunity-Friday
Dec. 8: /. Equality of opportunity
in education for every American boy
and girl; 2. Rural schools = city
schools; 3. High schools - colleges
4. American institutions. Slogans
"Vist the Schools Today" "Let All
Have an Equal Opportunity for Ed
ucation;" A Square Deal for the
Country Boy and Girl"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-11-30
LICE NSES GOING
ON SALE FRIDAY
SHARRAR & WATSON OF THIS
CITY WILL HAVE 1923 PLATES
AVAILABLE THEN.

Automobile owners, and users of
trucks and motorcycles will be able to
secure their 1923 automobile license
plates beginning on Friday, Decem-
ber /, at which time they will go on
sale at the branch office established
by the Secretary of State with Shar-
rar & Watson of Alma, who have
charge of the sale of the licenses in
Gratiot County.
Although the license plates, on
which green is the predominating
color this year, go on sale for the
first time Friday, automobile users
are warned that they are not to be
used until January /.
There have been some important
changes in the license regulations
since last year. From now on it will
not be so easy to purchase plates as
more routine must be gone through.
One point is forcibly brought to the
attention Of motorists by Charles j..
the effect that every person buying
a 1923 license must show his or her
certificate of title for the car on
which the license is issued.
The 1921 legislature passed what is
known as the Condor certificate of
title law, a measure designed to cut
off automobile thefts in the state of
Michigan. This law became effective
on July /, 1922. According to its
terms no transaction involving the
sale or purchase of motor car in
Michigan can be made unless a title
has first been issued for the car, and
this must then be transferred to the
purchaser, through the state depart
ment.
Secretary DeLand in considering a
method of handling the 1923 licens-
es so as TO prevent fraud, decided
that all owners must show their cer-
tificates of title when applying for
plates. The clerk issuing the license
will then be required to write in the
title number on the license applica-
tion blank as a clerk to show the title
is in possession of the rightful own
er.
The secretary of state concluded
after thorough consideration of the
problem that showing the title was
the only way of preventing the issu-
ing of plates for stolen cars This
will probably prove an inconvenience
TO some who have mislaid their titles,
but the state department will adhere
strictly to the rule. Those who do not
comply with it will be unable to pur-
chase license plates.
Those motor car owners who wish
to avoid the unpleasant rush which
starts each year on the day following
Christmas should purchase their Ii
cense some time between the opening
of the sale on December /, and De-
cember "a.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-11-30
RE CARD MARROW
MARGIN AS RULE
OFF YEAR" ELECTIONS HELD
TO SHOW REVERSAL FROM
PRESIDENTIAL YEARS.

The Republican majority in the
present House is 166. The Republi-
can majority in the next House will
be Is.
This recalls a similar reversal un-
der the Wilson administration. The
1912 elections which made Mr.. Will
son a President by a minority vote
Of the country gave to the Democrats
majority in the House of 1853. In
1914, although the opposition to the
Democratic party was still badly di-
vided the Democratic majority was
reduced 10 20.
Small majorites are the rule in the
House and Senate. The ebb and flow
Of the political tide naturally affects
the Senate less, because the six-year
tenure of office enables its members
to bridge over the temporary up
heaval that so often completely
change the political complexion of
the lower house.
An example of that is afforded by
the period of years covering both ad-
ministrations Of Cleveland and the ad-
ministration of Harrison. During
this period the House swung from
one party to the other, but the Senate
remained Republican, although it's
Rpublican majority was cut to a mar
row margin of two for the terms be-
ginning 1887 and 1889.
SttV fct hn
United States Senate was Republican
every term from the Civil War to the
term which began in 1915, with the
exception of the one term which be-
gan in 1898. In that year the Senate
stood "A Democrats, SO Republicans
and 3 independent. The Democratic
Senate of that term was swept into
power with the second election Of
Cleveland in 1892. The Republican
landslide in 1894, however, restored a
Republican majority, the Senate
which convened March A, 1895 stand
ing AZ Republicans to 80 Democrats.
The present Republican majority of
"a is larger than ever in the history
of the Senate with the exception of
five terms beginning 1901 and ending
1911. The Senate which convened
IN 1901, elected at the time Mckinley
was elected the second time, had
Republican majority of 27 with
three independent. The next two
Senates had Republican majorties of
26. The largest Republican majority
ever obtained in the Senate was 80
under the Roosevelt administration.
The barometer of political majori-
ties in the House is very interesting.
IL refutes the common belief that
majorities as a rule are very large.
The year Garfield was elected the
Republicans carried the House by %.
The off-year following his election
! they lost the House the Democrats
carrying it by majority of 81. Cleve'
lands election in 1884 gave the Demo
Gratis a majority of "A in the House.
The off-year following reduced that
majority to II.
Benjamin Harrison defeated Cleve-
land in the campaign of 1888, one of
the most closely contested campaigns
Continued on page two)
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-11-30
NeWoygO Schedules
Ddiry-AHdfd Work

The series of county Dairy and
Alfalfa campaigns being but on in
the state this year by the Michigan
Agricultural College will reach Ne
waygo county next, according to an
nouncement made here this week.
The teams of specialists in charge of
the campaign work will finish in
Weshtenaw county early in Decem-
Der, it is understood, swinging up
then TO Newaygo on December IL
for four days of intensive drive.
Unusually heavy attendance has
marked the meeting of the Dairy-Al-
falfa campaigns in Kent and Wash
tenaw counties DUNG the past month,
farmers showing keen interest in the
value of alfalfa as a leguminous hay
crop and as soil improver, as well
as in the benefits of improved dairy
cattle.
The intinerary for the Newaygo
campaign calls for local meetings
around Brunswick on Dec. IL, Grant
on the 13, and Fremont on the Ia.
On Dec. Is the teams will step over
into Muskegon county for meetings
near Ravenna.