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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-12-16
Merry Christmas
 for Prison Boys

San Francisco, Dec, 16-The $500 men and women shut in behind the gray walls of San Quentin and Folsom state peni- tentiary-nany for life - are to have a real Christmas Through the efforts of Pauline Jacobson, well known writer and social worker, the two California prisons are to be converted into great haazl1an Laboratories to test the efficacy of the formula of the noted PariSian doctor. Miss Ja- cobSon with the assistance of other social and welfare workers Is now busily engaged in prepar- ing for the prisoners coue Christmas.
 Each prisoner will receive Christmas morning a coue string tied into 20 knots with an appropriate printed explanation of it's purpose and the method to be foIlowed,'' Miss Jacobson said.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-12-16
K. xxx. THREAT
 ID BOOZE FOE

Chester, Pa, Dec. 16.-Thomaa Culhane, secretary of Delaware coun- ty branch of the Association Against the Prohibition Amendment, here to- day received a letter signed "k K k-," ordering him to leave the coun. try. The letter reads:
 You and your associates of this so-called organization will be given effects from Delaware county. If you fail to comply with this order you may expect a visitation from the followers of the invisible empire
 (Signed) "K K K'' MT. Culhane and his associates promise a ''warm reception for any visitors in white night shirts"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-12-16

: Engineer Robert Green of Engine 1905 had his head badly cut and Fire man John O'MaIIey on the engine drawing the State of Maine was also injured. Both were taken to the hos- pitaI. The mail messenger of the State of Maine was also slightly in- jured.
 The crash occurred near the fac tory of the Colt Mfg. Co.,, at the north end of the city at 5:30 a. m. The freight train was headed for a siding about half mile south of the scene of the wreck. The express train came around Q curve, the speed being some what slackened in order to stop at the station here. The freight train was bound for Harlem River from Springfield.
 Engines Keep on Tracks.
 The passenger and freight engine were locked together and the caboose of the freight train was completely dem oltshed. Fortunately no trainmen were in the caboose. Neither engine left the rails, the crew of the pushing engine jumped. Fireman O'MalIey of the State of Maine lives at 20 Eliza beth street, Worcester, Mass. He sus- talned a possible dislocation of the shoulder.
 None of the passengers on the ex- press were injured, though somewhat shaken by the impact. Another en- train proceeded toward New Haven about an hour after the accident. One track is clear and trains were being detoured around the wreckage Wreck1ng crews from New Haven be- gan work on the wrecked engines and caboose.
 The cause of the accident has not been determined but is being investi- gated.
 The engineer of the State of Maine express, Charles Green, of Worcester who was uninjured, stated that he was unable to see the block signal. which was set against him as he ap- preached around the curve owing to 3 line of freight cars on a siding and that he saw the freight train ahead before he could see the signal.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-12-16
GOVERNORS TO
 VISIT HARDING

White Sulphur Springs, W. Va. Dec. 1s.-With the arrival today in Wash ington of Gov. Preuss of Minnesota, President Harding will be informed that Is of the 19 members of the Governors Conference here have ac~ cepted his invitation to lunch at the White House Monday.
 As transmitted to the governors, the messa ge received from the White House over the long distance tele- phone through Gov. Preuss and Gov. SprouI of Pennsylvania, chairman of inc conference, invited the state ex- e-cuttves to an informal confidential luncheon" 1t waa stated.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-12-16
KELLER STILL
 IGNORES ORDER

Washington. Dec. 16.-U. N. S.)- Representative Oscar E. Keller Re- publican of Minnesota failed again today to put in his appearance be- for the House Judiciary committee to give evidence In support of his inn peachment charges against Attorney General Daugherty.
 ! Jackson RaIston. KeIler's counsel appeared to argue why Keller should not be called to testify under oath as demanded by tS-s committee
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-12-16

less favorable than it was then
 Treasury office officials said that Chancellor of the EXcheQuer, Stanley Baldwin, would have wide powers when he goes to Washington. He and his collea gues will leave Just four days after Ambassador Harvey de- parts to report to the, State Depart ment.
 Chancellor Cuno and Minister of Finance Hermes, encouraged by re- ports of possible $1, 5QQ,0 ,000, 900 loan from foreign bankers, are al- ready comforting with technical ex- perts, representatives of finance and industry and party leaders as to the next German move.
 German officials fear that Wash fngton dispatches are exaggerated d. They admitted that an American loan of $1,5O0, 100000 was beyond their widest dreams and that they must hear more before they believed it, translated into German money this is a stupendous sum-fifteen trilIion paper marks.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-12-16
Booze OutLalUs
 To Go To Jail

New York, Dec. 16.-Au vio- Iators of the prohibition enforce ment law in New York will be sent to jail from now on, George YeIIowIy acting prohibition di- rector for the State of New York ordered today. 'No more sum- monses,' is the policy of ''dry law officers, he announced. YeI- IowIey declared from now on viOIatOrs of the enforcement law will go to jail, until they get bail OF are arraigned. I don't care who they are. I intend to use less of the velvet glove and more of the iron hand.''
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-12-16
GERMAN WAR PREPARATIONS
 FARLEY HERE
Bankers, Headed by Morgan Favor Billion and Half Loan to Bern-Great Britain Endorses
 Idea of American Intervention in War Debt

 the negotiatons taking rapidly Chief he are: a
  J. F. ?. Great and if g.
  sOldy Premier his may by a bloc. a O
  DO Is made known
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-12-16
PRESIDENT OF
 POLAND SLAIN

Warsaw, Dec. 16-(By The A. P.) Gabriel Narutowicz, first president
 There have been continuous disor- ders ever since President NarutO- wicz was elected by the National As sembly, one week ago today. On that occasion there was tumu1tutous clamor growing outof his unexpected choice to succeed General Pi1sudski the battle between the rival factions and the police resulting in four deaths and the injury of more than 1,600 persons.
 President Narutowicz took over the supreme executive auth ority from Marshal Nils, two days ago. the cere- m ony occurring at the BelvldeTe pal Ace, the official home of the presi- dent.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-12-16
American Action Welcomed. By DAVID NJ. CHURCH.

London, Lee. 16-(I N. S.)-Ger- man reparations negotiations may be transferred from Europe to Washing ton, it was revealed today In an of ficial announcement from the foreign office. Chancellor of the Exch equer Stanley Baldwin, who will head the British debt funding commission to America late this month, will be em- powered to discuss indemnity along with debt funding if President Hard- ing desires it.
 Foreign office officials said that while they welcomed American in terest in the separations issue, they were inclined to regard Washington Germany as "kite flying" They pointed out that the international committee of bankers was unable to agree upon a loan for Germany last June and that the situation now Is
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-12-16
Blame Politicians
 for Rail Wrecks

Rochester, N. Y, Dec. 16.-SamueI M. Vauclain. president Of the Bald win Locorn otive Works, speaking be- fore the Koch ester Ad club, laid the planes for railroad troules to pol iticians who know nothing about transportation"
 We are at the very limit of our trapsp porta ton facilities ' he de- cIared. Yesterday 10000 cars re- quisitioned for loading were denied. Thousands of cars already loaded in Pittszburg are waiting for locomo- tives to haul them"
 ''The transporta ton business is down" MT. Vauclain asserted. And why is il down? l. s down because it bas been ruined by politicians who know nothing about transportation"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-12-16
LORD BERESFORD
 IS FOUND DEAD

London, Dec. 16.-Lord Marcus De La Poer Beresford, former master of the royal family's racing stable, was found dead in bed today. The Even Ing News printed a report that a phia1 of heroin was lying at the bed side.
 The death of Lord Beresford re- called the ancient legend that the family "is under a curse imposed ages ago" Many members have had tragic deaths.
 Lord Beresford had been i'll for some time and it was understood that heroin had been prescribed although Ifs secretary denied this. An exam ination pointed to death from heart failure.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-12-16
Prohibition Agent
 Watches Governors

White Sulphur Springs, West Va. Dec. 16-(L N. S)-The arrival here today of Herman Cuneo, general pro- h5bition agent. attached to the of- flee of Prohibition Commissioner Haynes gave the members of the gov ernor's conference the idea that even hey were not beyond suspicion" in Washington's opinion at least.
 Cuneo was found by reporters f'pus- =yfooting'' around the hotel where the Governors are staying and holding heir meetings.
 '-I told Commissioner Haynes I Ycu1d just come up here and look lround' he announced.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-12-16
WALLACE REID
 IS NEAR DEATH

Los Angeles, Dec. 16.-Waliace Reid, film actor, is lighting for his life" in a, small Hollywood sanita- rum, according to a story the Los Angeles Times publish ed today, quoting his wife, known profession ally as Dorothy Davenport, and his nlother-in-law, Mrs. Alice Daven- port.
 Reid suffered a breakdown nearly two months ago, after his health had been falling for three years. they said, and for several weeks he has been under the care of two physi clans and two male nurses
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-12-16
BOOZE ANGEL"
 BEHIND BARS

Rochester, N Y. Dec 16.-An at tempt will be made to have A. Stan ley Copeland, master of the Joy Christians" who was arrested on a charge of transporting liquor. re- moved to the state hospital for men tai observation. He passed the night in Monroe county jail because of his inability to obtain $500 ball.
 The name Joy Christians'' was applied to a reorganization formed by Copeland at the services of which he promised to give a quart Of wine to all followers.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-12-16
LODGE PROTEST
 REACHES SENATE

Washington, Dec. 16-The proceed ings begun in Massa chusettS, chal- lenging the reelection to the Senate of Henry Cabot Lodge, the RepavM- can leader, today were transferred to the Senate.
 A protest and challenge against the election of Senator Lodge was received by Vice President Coolidge from Conrad w. Crooker, attorney for John A. Nichols, defeated Prohf- bition candidate, and Representative of the Liberal Republican League of Massachusetts. Mir. Crooker asked for an immediate hearing.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-12-16
Overtime Pay
 for Rail Workers

Chicago. Dec 16.-(I. N. S.)-Over- time pay for maintenance of way men on railroads will not be changed. as a result of the decision of the United States Railroad Labor Board in up- holding it's former stand against time and one half for such work. A. o. Wharton. dissented from the opinion claiming that during the entire exis- tence of the Board only one decision has been made that would better con ditions of rail employees
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-12-16
LADY ASTOR IN
 ANOTHER UPROAR

London, Dec. 16-Viscountess Astor again created an uproar in the con ference of the Tory party today when she advocated rent reform. She was heckled vigorously when she declared that high rents were sdGing to the unrest.
 The viscountess on the opening day Of the conference was howled down for comparing conservative ''action with BoIsh reaction
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-12-16
U. s. to Oppose
 Turkish Plan

Lausanne. Dec 16.-CBy The As- sociated Press. .)-Ambassad Rich ard Washburn Child, as head of tAe American delegation to the Near East conference, plans to make a protest against the Turkish proposal to expel the Greek patriarch from Constantinople at this afternoons meeting of the sub-com1nission oA minorities.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-12-16
FULL SURRENDER
 ONLY TO REBELS

Dublin, Dec. 16 - Unconditional surrender of all weapons and amInu- hilton is the chief condition upon which the Free State will make peace with the Republican irregula c, it was announced this afternoon on the eve of the peace conference Of Sim Fein clubs and a senate committee tomorrow. ESamonn De Valera is said to have disappeared completely from his accustomed haunts and even his friends are nystifed.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-12-16
Flu Epidemic in
 Hub Navy Yard

Boston. Dec. 16.-A mild epide1n nic of influenza on the Batt1eship F1orita has spread to other vessels at tiSe Boston navy yard 1t became known today. Thirty cases are listed on the Florida of which Is were sent to the naval hospital at Chelsea The Flor ida has been at the yard for several months
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-12-16
TOkiO Cafe for
 "Fatty" Arbuckle

Tokio. Dec. 16.-Repor,s are cur rent that Roscoe Fatty Arbuckle, former comedian of the American screen. who is under ban in the United States will return here to operate a large cafe. Agents were said to be active Eere enlising capi- tai for the enterprise
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-12-16
B TRAINMEN
 INJURED IN
 WRECK
State of Maine'' Flier Col1ides with New York Bound Freight Train at Meriden-Injured En- gineer Says He Was Unable to See Block Sig, naS.
Special to Bridgeport Times.) }

Meriden 16-Train No. 93 State of Maine express the New Haven road consisting of ten south bound crashed head into pushing engine No OO5 which ed north but pushing freight train SILL souhbound today The pushing engine tender through of the freight train.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-12-16
WEATHER:

New Haven, Conn, Dec. 16- Weather forecast till p. nl.. Sunday:
 For New Haven and vicinity: Fair and slightly warmer tonight; Sunday unsettled probably snow or rain by afternoon.
 For Connecticut: Cloudy and slight ly warmer tonight; Sunday unsettled, probably rain or snow; moderate shifting winds. .
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1922-06-23

Arthur Siegmund is driving a new
Dodge roadster.
Saturday night we were visited by
another good rain that gave us AS OF
an inch of precipitation.
Kenneth Mellott has been ON the
sick list his week, but we are glad
to say he is much better at this writ
ing.
Wednesday was the longest day of
the year. and was about the hottest
one we have had so far. We came
mighty near to having hot winds.
Mr.. and Mrs. Farris and daughters
Of Witten arrived here Sunday and
are visiting at the homes of Mrs. p.
G. Mcdonald and Joe Mcdonald,
south of town, this week. They are
"a their way to Rapid City, where,
we understand, they will make their
future home,
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1922-06-23

c. l.. Starr and Paul j. Scarbro, OF
the Agricultural college mt Bookings,
wheo are this week holding a series
of meetings in this county in the m
terest OF Farm Bureau work, told us
Wednesday evening that Mellette
county was the wettest spot they
knew Of in the state, and that our
crops were looking better than any
place they knew Of. According to all
reports we are exceedingly lucky this
year in being blessed with an abund-
ance Of moisture for all growing crops
The small grain crop is now practical
" assured, and corr and other spring
crops are coming along fine. The
first crop Of alfalfa has been harvest
ed, and things agricultnrally certain
~ look rosy in Mellettc county.
Or. MeDonald's dates in Wood are
-. 90 ~
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1922-06-23
COMMISSIONER PROCEEDINGS

June 9Th, 1922
The Board of County Commission
erS met at regular session at the office
of the County Auditor. Present.; j.
w. Beckwith, G. s. Hight and Nj. II.
Weed.
The following claims allowed: Crow
Maybe and Pocket Gopher bounties
Nos. 70, II, 10, 90, IA, 100. "a. So 80,
90, e3, % and 96 amount rs. 80; Don f.
Ierpin money adyanced-on crow boun
~ "a 90; G. w. Kerlin, County Treas
urers salary 1851 90; J. G.. Cordell Reg
lister OF Deeds salary ll2 SO; {. +.
Manson, County Judge salary 1898,
A. l.: Smith deputy Auditor salary
"a 500; Don r. Terpin, County Auditor
salary 1880; Mayme Miller, County
superintendent salary ll2 so; Mary A
Cordell deputy Register Of Deeds sal
airy $500; NJ. /. Strain, Clerk Of
Courts salary liz so; Wolf bounty
claims Nos: 434 to 440 inclusive in "a
mount of 544.00 allowed; Deputy AS
SCISSORS bonds approved &. K. Crisman
and G. H.. Blakely: bond of John A.
Graham as Treasurer of Surprise Val
ley Township, approved; Hans Holms
dragging roads l3 so; to Jackson coun-
ty part payment on Belvidere bridge
622J. 81: TO Jackson county as part
payment on Belvidere bridge $4,000;
Moved by NJ. II. Weed and seconded
by G. S. Hight a part Of the Belyi-
dere-Cedarbutte road beginding at a
point ~intersecting said road and at a
line of 5 29-44-32 along said road to
intersection with right bank OF White
River In $ 1.44-33 changed as follows
beginning at a point intersecting at a
line of 5 20 44-32 thence in a general
north west direction to the JACKSON
Mellette county bridge across White
River in l0-44.33 and the States At
torney is hereby authorized to take
the necessary steps TO make said
change. All members voting aye.
The following claims allowed: F. l
Terpin Highway Superintendent sal
airy and mileage 232. 10.
Board adjourned to June 7tK 1922.
Don Z. TERPIN, County Auditor.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1922-06-23
SLOCAL
AARPEN7NG

f. n. Weaver of Winner was a
guest of Boss Farmer Clcavcr, Tues
day night.
NJ. ID. Payne and wife went to
Platte last Friday, returning home
Sunday evening.
The mercury registered 100 in the
shade here yesterday. 1t was the hot
test day Of the season so far.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ora Thomas, living
three miles south Of Wood are the
proud parents Of an eight and "A half
pound boy born Wednesday night.
The Indians in the east end Of the
county are making preparations for
a hig Fourth Of July Celebration to be
held ut Little Crows Camp, east of
Wood.
j. II. Bundy returned home Friday
evening from Huron, where he had at
tended Masonic Grand Lodge last
week. He reports a very interesting
session and a good attendance.
j.. T. Payne, wife and daughter Of
Lake Andes, arrived here last evening
to visit a short time with their son,
Mark. They were ON their way re-
turning from the Black Hills, where
they had enjoyed a few days outing.
Mrs. George Moore received a mes
sage last Sunday morning announcing
the serious illness Of her aged mother
at Leon, Iowa. Mr.. and Mrs. Moore
lett Sunday afternoon for Winner,
where they left Monday morning on
the train cnroutc to Leon, to be at
the bedside Of Mrs. Moore's mother
The first moving picture show un-
der the new management was gwen ut
the Legion Hall, last Tuesday night.
The operator did not understand his
machine very well, but he says that
everything will be running smoothly
at the show to be given tomorrow
Saturday night.
In Riverside School District No.
II, Frank Petra was chosen Chairman
Of the Board. He and Lee Anderson
received exactly the same number of
votes, but when they drew lots Mr..
Petra was the winner. They decid-
ed on nine months term of school be-
ginning the first Tuesday in Septem-
Der, and voted a tax levy sufficient
10 raise s 2,5OO.OO.
Paul Meyer returned home last
Wednesday evening from a three
weeks trip to Montana. While
away he was camping in a crek and
during the night there was a sort of
cloudburst and a big head Of water
came down and engulfed the car be
fore Paul could get out. He lost the
car but escaped without injury and
is glad he is still alive.
Francis Mcdonald Of Runningville
has been awarded the contract to car
ry tho mail on the star route between
Runningville and Wood, twice a week,
and Gust Gunner Of Cody has been
a awarded the contract for carrying the
mail on the star route between Cody
and Wood, mes a week. These car
riers take charge July ], and their
contracts run for four years.
Our old friend V. R. Branson passed
through Wood Tuesday morning in
his fivvcr ,enroute to Canaan and St.
Louis, Mo-, where he expects to spend
two or three months with his parents
and friends. Mr.. Branson was chap
eroning a couple of young ladies, Miss
Dye, who was the teacher at Norris,
and Miss Rosch, the field matron OF
the same place. The ladies expect 10
visit at Craig. Ncb., for several weeks.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1922-06-23

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The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1922-06-23

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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-04-26
BIG FUNERAL FOR
| EDWARD A MUHA

Probably one of the largest mill
itary and city funerals ever con-
Quoted by city officials and Americ-
an legion members in East Chicago
was held this morning over the
body Of Councilman Edward A. Mu-
ha, an ex-service man who died
Sunday afternoon at his home, 511
Chicago avenue, East Chicago.
Mayor Frank Callahan, Judge A.
P. Twyman, City Attorney James w
Brissey, an escort of thirty police
men. a squadron of fremen with
members of the council. board OF
works. board of safety and other
city department heads, together
with a squad of ex-service men and
friends composed a military escort
of practically 200 persons that ac-
companied the remains from the
home on Chicago avenu to st,
Mary's Catholic church. where high
mass was celebrated by Rev. George
Lauer.
Following the services at the
church the funeral proce ssion. lead
by band playing. an American Le-
gion detachment ana firing squad OF
ex-service men, marched south on
Forsyth to the East Chicago limits.
At this point the escort took cars
to the ST. Joseph cemetery, Ham
mond, where taps were sounded at
the lowering of the body for burial
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-04-26

plan would afford e~X-service men
and their families better protec-
ton" against the future. lie fig
ures that $4,000. 600, 600 would pro-
vide them all with paid-up insur-
ance policies to mature at the end
of 20 years. on the basis of an eX-
service man being entitled to $500
cash compensation. such a policy.
Smoot explained. would be worth
about s2,100 when the twenty years
was UP, or If its holder died in the
meantime.
smoot opposed the idea Of the
policy being given a borrowing
value at the end Of three or five
years. as was favored by some OF
his senatorial colleagues. as well as
by spokesman for the American
Legion and other ex-service mems
organizations.
McCumber and several Of his
committee associates were insistent.
however. that paid-up insurance
policy without any additional pro-
vision for ash compensation would
not do. His plan conficted with
Shoots in that and in several other
respects, it was stated.
IF we can only agree on one plan
we ought to be able to report a
bonus bill within two weeks" Sem
ator watson Of Indiana, but he APP
pered dubious as to whether this
would be accomplished.