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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-03-23
NEW YORK STOCK. MARKET.

Wall =, New York, March 25--SIOChS
The stock market was under constant
selling pressure today. High class rails
and industrials sustained losses OF to )
points with many specialties-
Reversals of the mid session were ex-
tended later. rails. steels. equipments and
gas shares recorded lowest prices Of the
day. Brooklyn Rapid Transit was the only
stock TO display strength. The closing was
heavy. Sales approNimated $4,000 shares
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-03-23
BANK BANDITS GET 100000.
Cincinnati Liberal Loan Co. Robbed In
Day by Three Men.

Cincinnati. March 23.-Three ban
dts staged a daring daylight holdup
here today, obtaining loot estimated at
100000 from the Liberal Loan bank.
Two employees were locked in a
closet while the burglars robbed the
safe
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-03-23

We find that the majority of proper
ty owners are under insured. Place
your insurance with the Shawnee In
surance Co. Phone 5050-534 Kansas
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-03-23
ONLY ONE FIRE ALARM TO-DAY.
Grass Fire Reported From 1915 West
Tenth AXenuc.

The only alarm answered by the
Topeka fire department up to .
o'clock this afternoon resulted from a
grass fire at 1915 West Tenth avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-03-23

New York. March Elderly bonds close
3I9s. $500; first Is, $500; second IS. "a % /;
first Al :. 9S.16: second AZ IS. 9S02. third
al 5, $3.50: fourth AIS. $3.50; Victory
%. s. 100 or: Victory %. s. 10000
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-03-23
Local Mention

The Highland Park Dramatic club
will give a play Safety First" Fri
day afternoon at O'Clock and Fri
day night and Saturday night at
o'clock at the high school in Highland
Park. H. Wallace Corbett is the direc-
tor of the play. The proceeds from
the production will be used to buy
chairs for the school.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-03-23

We find that the majority of prop
erty owners are under insured. Place
your insurance with the Shawnee In
surance Co. Phone 5050-534 Kansas
avenue-AdV.
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raymond Ch:7opodist. orpheum BIdg--Ad'

After thirty-two witnesses. some Of
whom came from North Carolina, had
given their testimony on the witness
stand in the suit brought by Irene
Jackson Stillie, 1892 West street,
against twenty-five defendants to clear
her title to nine lots on Lane street
and about fifty acres of land, the case
was thrown out of court this after
noon when Judge George Whitcomb
sustained the demurrer of the defen-
dants to the evidence of the plain
tiff Irene Jackson claimed to be the
only child of John W. Stillie, who died
February Is, 1921. All the parties
are negroes.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-03-23

NEW YORK COTTON MARKET
New York. March 23-COTTON-Spoi
quiet; middlinE, 17.SO.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-03-23
New York. March %.

Furnished by Empire Commission Co.
301 New England BldgJ
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-03-23

Kansas City, March 23.-HAY-Market
steady. Receipts rs cars
Alfalfa. choice To fancy dairy. S26.0O6i
5000; choice. S24. Goa p. 80: No. 1. So Goa
1880: standard. S1S.5Ud 21.JO; No. .. $1,000
1900: No. =. S12-0Osd 90.
Prairie hay No. /. Si1OOG1a.Jo; No. ?,
50. OOGI 1850: No. 8, S6506gSlO.
Timothy No. l. $3.50: standard. $4,000
1900; No ., So Goa 1880; No. >, 5000
115O
Clover mixed. light. S14OOd14JO; No. 1,
S11 500 1880; No. =. $S.OO@11UO.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-03-23

NEW YoRK sToCK MARKEr-

New Orleans. March 2S--COTTON-Spot
steady. Is lower; middling, 1850.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-16

died only recently, was born in this house.
 The recent fire across from The Times building recalls the burning in 1S49 of the original Methodist church, the successor to which now stands on the corner of Fairfield av- enue and Broad street. The first church was built in 1923.
 Do you remember when the pres ent Methodist church was begun and finished and on February IA 1850. was dedicated? The Rev. Dr. Durbin and the Rev. Mir. Allen off1ciated at the ceremonies. While the latter church was under construction, ser- vices were held in Wordin's hall, at the corner of State and Water streets, which building is still standing
 The steady growth and full mem berSh1p which have continued from the beginning, are remarkable evil dences of the weu-directed discipline of the church and Sunday school which, for many years. has been un- der the direction of George B. Flaw ley, superintendent of the Sunday school and historian of the progress of the church from it's beginning. Mir.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-16

Hawley has compiled annually year book containing the names of the officers of the church, also record of all the members of the congregation. One specially Is worthy of more than & passing mention - Fanny J. Crosby. famous blind poet ess and advocate of temperance.
 Can anyone in Bridgeport remember back as far as 1881. when the Con- necttcut bank was founded and occu- pied the building on the corner of Main and Wall streets. Before the Civil War all banks were state banks; bills issued by @ Pennsylvania bank, for instance, were not legal tender in Connecticut, and vice versa. Be- was rampant, so much so that in 1860, the government took control of all the state banks, which, one at a time, exchanged their collateral at Washington for government notes. All banks who fulfilled this obligation were called national banks. So, af- ter 1860, the Connecticut bank was the Connecticut National bank.
 The original Connecticut National bank building was altered and re- built several times until 1911. The present imposing-1ooking structure is the result of the prosperity of this famous old banking institution. Its first president was Ezekiel Hubbell, then followed Daniel Thatcher. P. c. Calho oun, Harvey Hfgby, Daniel H. Sterling, Samuel w. Baldwin, Hamil- ton s. Shelton and Louis B. Powe.
 One of the most popular and con- genial all-around-good fellows was the cashier Henry B. Drew, who held
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-16

..Near the lake where drops the
 Long time ago.!
 Do you remember Pembroke lake and Yellow Mill pond those two sheets of water leading from Yellow NH bridge up under the railroad viaduct, and as far north as SiFliman's pond? These two stretches of water, which, fin winter time. were covered with ice, made a splendid skating field. In winter boys and girls who enjoyed the sport would turn out ins crowds. The boys often rested on the banks fanking both sides of the lake to watch the fiutter of skirts and the flourish of ankles as the lovely girls flew by.
 The lads believed then that they were having the time of their lives So they were. in those times. but to- day things are different There Is no need to go skating to look at A1TladyS ankles, for the prevailing fashion offers not only the lowly ankle but an occasional roughiShly rouged knee 10 all who care to observe in passing.
 NOW, too. instead of the clumsy cotton or heavy woo1en hose in dull colors, then in vogue, there are gor- geous silken socks in the seven prls- n peacock blush at the drabness of his tail. So what's the use Of long ing for what is past? The present IS lhe time to live in and to enjoy the n
 That's that, and -tis a sham to rover such a subject so briefly and not to greater length
 DO you remember when Dr. L. H. Norton built the house Fairfield avenue tor himsei and bride, who was the daughter of the Rev. Lucien HofIey? It was before the Civil war. and the first entertainment given by Dr. and Mrs Norton was & reception which included a theatrical perform ance-
 composed of Julius Knowrton, Will ian, Gardner William H. May, Miss Minnie Howard Briggs and Miss Fanny Butcher. After the play danc- ing was enjoyed. Among the guests were MT. and Mrs. William E. Trubee; who had just returned crom thelr
 Subsequently, Miss Briggs was en- Sared for several years as soprano in Trinity church. and sang with Mrs Chaunoey Hatch, bass. One Of MT. Hatch's daughters is now Mrs; Henry R Drew, who was soprano soloist in the choir of St Johns Episcopal church for many years.
 pr. Norton was a proficient player. and he and Jonathan Godfrey, who also played the flute, entertained often in concert in old Franklin Hal. 2. select school tor boys in the dining room of Dr. Norton's residence This room was on the first floor where to- day the stairway runs p to the ed1- toriaf rooms of the Bridgeport Even ing Times Back of the Times main office, where now is the circulatoin departHnent, is the location of the large room where was held the above described reception Siven by Dr. and Mrs Norton.
 Later on, the building was occupied [ by the Southern New England Tele- phone Company. until The Farmer. | ,<~T- <-T >r1
 Dr. and Mrs Norton's son Lucien, kU4A efteE his HEaldfathers Nho
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-16
Fares
 Hearing to Be
 On Wednesday

Trolley fares will again be dis cussede at a hearing to be held Wed nesday at 10 A. M, at the City hall. The meeting will be attended by rep resentatives of the Public Utilities Commission, the Connecticut com pany the Chamber of Commerce, and the Bridgeport Business Mems as- sociation. The alleged five cent fare and real five cent fare will no doubt be up for discussion.
 Robert T. Rock, formerly president of the Bridgeport Business Mems as sociation has charge of the activities of that body in the trolley fare mat ter. Judge Carl Foster, Herbert
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-16

II.
 While the Bridgeport meeting is being arranged, a similar session is to be held Monday in Norwalk, in the two P. M.
 All Norwalk, or at least the part of the town that benefits by the five cent fare,'' is thoroughly aroused, and talk is rife of boycotting the Con- necticut company in the event of a fare increase. Mayor Calvin l.. Bar ton of Norwa1k has the matter in hand. 4 It is not improbable that the Norwa1k dispute will eventually reach the courts, in the event of a fare in
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-16

Stenstream, and Fred H. Lyford are expected to assist him.
 The Chamber of Commerce will be represented by Seward B. Price. sec retary and Percy T. Lftchfie1d- Nal coIm T. Kerr and Richard J. Stanton, the former of Devon and the latter of Stratford, will represent those communities, the latter of which at least is at present paying the highest trolley fare in the State, with the pos sible exception or addition of Fair field.
 Manager J. B. Potter will represent the Connecticut company, probably assisted by counsel for the organiza-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-16

crease. It is believed that because of the short hau1s, as effecting many in Norwalk, that a concerted walk ing program, during the c6mfne;r spring and summer would heFa hard blow to the Connecticut company in that town
 Whether the trolley company would retaIiate by withdrawing service com plete1y, none can say, but from the Norwalk attitude it is probable that such an action would result in an effort to deprive the company of its Norwalk franchise. s
 I-o,,4;co Tn Tho HIf1nnS
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-16
Do You Remember?

The of a of of the
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-11-03

think, he was listening eagerly fOg the
slightest sound OF movement IN the
hail. There was none. He could only
wait, and watch for the next move.
Perhaps the morning would bring full
explanation. With this conception In
his mind, his head sought the pillow,
and he lapsed into Inconsistencies.
The long trimming Of army service
caused West to awaken early, while
the house a yet quiet, but with the
dawn already red In the east. He
crossed to the window, and looked
out, caught the flutter of a white skirt,
and realized instantly that, early as
the hour was, Natalie Coolidge was al
ready up and about. He wondered II
her presence might not be an invita-.
ton for him? Perhaps she had de-
lberately chosen this early hour, be-
fore the others awoke, to explain her
strange conduct Of the previous eve
ming? At least, here was an oppor-
tunity to see and talk with her alone.
He dressed swiftly, and slipped
noiselessly downstairs, unlocking the
front door, and emerging into the fresh
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-11-03

They that know no evil will suspect
none.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-11-03
CHAPTER II


For an instant West was absolutely
helpless to assert himself. The cain
assurance of the girls voice in this
unexpected Introduction left his brain
paralyzed with bewilderment. Yet his
features did not betray his condition,
nor did he entirely lose control over
himself. Fortunately he was not com.
PEELED to speak, us Cable voiced his
own surprise fluently.
"Well, we'll" he exclaimed. This
Is certainly startling. Natalie. I am,
indeed, hereft OF words, yet | congrat.
ulate you. sir. Captain-CaptaIn
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-11-03

name of Judge West rather well. 7
congratulate your niece IN her choice
Of a life companion. There is no ber.
ter blood in Georgia"
West passed the ensuing evening
rather pleasantly, although Obliged 70
be always OF his guard against any
incautious remark, Mr.. Perclval Coo.
lidse was outwardly cordial enough,
yet his name continued distinctly
reserved, and somewhat cold. West.
however, attributed this largely to the
nature Of the man, and finally dis.
missed the thought from his mind nj.
together, The person who continued
to puzzle him most was Natalie GOO.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-11-03

Winston Salem, n. C.-cI suf-
fered for about eight months with
nervous Indigestion, and had several
doctors 10 see me but found no relief
until a friend suggested DR.. Pierce's
Medicines. | was not able 10 sleep at
might and could not eat, just lived on
sweet milk and bread. | began to
take Dr.. Pierce's Golden Medical Dis
Uovery and took one bottle of DR..
Pierce's Favorite Prescription, with
wonderful relief. | am now past 40,
but feel Just as l did at 10. | also
gave the Discovery to my children,
aud now l am giving it TO my grand
children.
"You will always find n bottle of
DIR. PlGrce's Golden Medical Discovery
In my bone, and | will recommend it
60 anyone suffering from ner~vousness."
Mrs. LIE Rjerson, 2il5 IIege ST.. .
You can quickly put yourself in
Al condition by going to your drug
gist and obtaining DR.. Pierce's Golden
Medical Discovery, in tablets or liquid,
or write DIR. Pierce, President lnvalida'
Hotel, Buffalo. n. Y, for free advice.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-11-03
GOLD MEDAL.
ANkRLkM OH
GYsE1ER ~

The National Remedy of Holland for over
200 years; it is an enemy of all pains re-
sulting from Kidney, liver and uric acid
troubles. All druggists, three sizes.
Look for the nam Gold Modal on every bog
and accept no imitation
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-11-03
Cause for Apprehension.

You must have been right smartly
agltated luther night when the White
Caps came and drug your brother-in-
law out to whip him." inquiringly said
a n%eighbor.
You bet your life I was!" replied
Gap johnson Of Rumpus Ridge. Il
lowed for a spell it was somebody
trying to steal my dogs."-Kansas City
Star.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-11-03

air, without en%countering any stray
members Of the household. He passed
beyond a v~ine-draped arbor before she
realized his approach, and Strengthened
up, welcoming him with a little laugh,
her eyes full Of demure mischief.
II rather suspected army discipline
had not entirely worn off," she said
pleasantly, "and that you might still
prove to be ar early riser"
And does this expectation account
for your %presenceT
mot wholly; 1t has become a habit
with me. However, l promised to be
very frank with you. did 1 not? Then
I will begin now; this morning I re-
ally hoped I might see you for a mo-
ment before the others were stirring
we have so much to talk about"
ut certainly seems so to me-" he
responded honestly, yet not greatly en-
couraged by the amusement In her
eyes. Surely you cannot expect real
service when given so blindlyY"
mo, l do not. I mean to trust you
fully. 1t is the only way; but do you
still truly wish to serve?"
II am enlisted In the cause with
out reserve" he insisted warmly,
"While I learned but little last eve
ming, that little was enough to con-
vince me there IS something strange
under the surface. Your calling me
to your assistance is no joke-you
actually need me-"
II need some one on whose judg-
ment and courage I can rely" she an
swered earnestly, "and I believe now
that you are the one. 1t is rather an
odd situation, Captain West, but the
circumstances surely justify my ac-
ton. Perhaps l shall have time to
partly explain now"
She seemingly found it difficult to
begin her story. The flush dcepencd
or her checks, and her lips parted.
ut really seems so ridiculous" she
explained at last desperately. almost
like a dream of fancy, and I hardly
know how to put the situation into
words. If l were ten years younger I
would almost be convinced myself
that it was all imaginary, yet every
thing | tell you is true. I wonder If
you will believe me?"
do not question that. I realize
fully your earnestness."
Yet | am going to test your credul.
ity. just the same. Those people you
met last evening have nothing to do
with the story-none Of them, at least,
unless 1t may possibly be Percival
Coolidge. | am rather afraid Of him
| always have been. l believe he
knows what all this trouble means,
but do not dare go and talk with him
about 1t. That is really what is the
matter, | suppose-there Is no one |
n talk to; they would only laugh at
me.
my father was Steven Coolidge,
and was very wealthy. He did not
marry until late In life, and, l have
reason to believe 1t was a great dis.
appointment to his brother Percival
that Il child was born. Perhaps I
ought not to make such a statement.
but much has occurred to impress me
with his dislike"
HE Is your GUARDIAN"
"Ies; you learned that last niCht7'
From the colonel he seemed to
enjoy talking, and naturally, | was
curious. Has Percival Coolidge
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-11-03
By Randall Parrish
Copyright 1927 by Alfred A. Knopf, Inc.

lHeh IN me service, sir!
discharged from the Engineers"
"Ah, exactly. | can hardly adjus
myself. Friends, come forward.
have to make an announcement OK
t~raordinary. 1t seems this sly MIN
has arranged a surprise for all of US
P%erchance this was the purpose Of ouI
little dinner party1"
"Oh, no, Judge" protested Mis-,
Coolidge, her cheeks flushed, We,
otherwise perfectly cool and self
possessed. REALLY, this was unex
pected, even to myself. / was not sc
much as aware that Captain West
was Ia the city until n very short time
ago. am sure he will bear me OUT
In this statement"
II could not do otherwise, and be
truthful" West felt compelled to I'D,
nit.
But what Is this all ahout?" asked
n female voice eagerly. "Remember
we have not heard, Judge Cable"
ut Is my pleasure then" he said
CALAMITY, bowling, and ut once lnsti-
tuting himself as master Of cere-
monies, 'to Introduce to YOU, Miss
NatoIie's fiance, Captain West-Mrs.
Lonsdalc, Professor Scott, Miss Mar
garct Wills. Colonel hcFranc, Mrs.
WILDER Somers. Possibly there may
be no necessity OF my presenting the
next conference.-the. Perclval Coo
lidgc."
ooh, but there Is" the last men.
toned intcrposed, n tail, rather port
ly man, with grey hair and m~ustache,
II must confess this is as much n sur.
prise to me as to any one present.
However," he grasped Vests hand
with apparent cordiality, 81 hasten to
add my congratulations, and to wish
Natalie all the happiness possible"
The group slowly broke up, the
members still discussing the undouht-
ed surprise of this announcement.
West found himself confronting Colo
mel Lcl'rance and Pcrcival Coolidge,
the latter instantly engaging him in
conversation, evidently seeking more
definite information.
'"This engagement with my niece"
he said uneasily, must have been
rather sudden? Even your name Is
quite unfamiliar to me-"
1T was, indeed" admitted West,
who had now completely recovered
his nerve, and even begun to enjoy
the situation. "Since my return from
abroad"
"You were with the army In
FranceT"
"In an engineer regiment. I have
been in America only two weeks"
"Ah, indeed. And this Is your homer"
Realizing that the elder Coolidge
was diligently searching for informa-
ton. West decided the best method
would be n full confession.
"Oh, no." he said candidly, II am
from the South-Atlanta, Georgia. My
father Is a district judge, Robert
Peel West, quite widely known, and
my mother belonged to the Bullock
family. l nm Il graduate of the Uni
vcrsIty Of Virginia, and also Of the
Massachusetts Polytechnic. Before
the war | was connected for a short
time with n well-known firm of en-
gincerS in this city, but, since my re-
turn, | have not resumed professional
work. Having been wounded in
France, have felt entitled to IL little
rest after my return"
quite interesting, | am sure" Coo
ltdSc turned to the colonel. you are
southern also, | believer
every much So" was the quick re-
Spouse. "And | chance to know the
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-11-03
"You mean that fool story
about some one else pretending
to be her?"

ITO BE c~oNTINUED.J
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-11-03
The Case and The Girl
my FIANCEl"

Observation-Disclosures an adver-
tsement calling for a young man
wiling TO engage In service OF dan
ger, Matthew West, ex-seryice man
Just returned from France. where
he had been captain Of engineers,
meets Natalie Coolidge, writer OF
the advertisement, and without be-
ing instructed as to his probable
duties, Is engaged by her. Matt
knows he's going It blind, but the
girl is 50 charming that he Just
can't say no. Beside. the war has
merely intensified his thirst for
adventure.