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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-08-01
CHAUTAUQUA AT
BURGESS OPENS
ON AUGUST 18TH
Especial Correspondence


Burgess, Aug. 1. - The opening
date OF the Burgess chautauQua has
been announced as Aug. Is and the
tickets are already being disposed
of. Fred Mclaughlin has charge of
the ticket sales. The community is
divided into 10 districts. which is
being taken care Of by as many es-
sistants. Every family in the Bur-
CESS neighborhood will be can
vassed and it is hoped that the
ticket sale will 60 rapidly. AS
threshing will be completed by that
time. those in charge of the Chau-
tauqua see no reason why the at
tendance should not be large. This
year the chautauQua will be four
days instead Of three as formerly
put on.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-08-01
COUNTY OFFICERS
ARE IN DANVHLE
AT STATE CONFAB
Especial to The Argus. J

ID
Aledo, Aug. County OK GERS,
Frank A. Gibson. clerk; S. A. Nell
son, Circuit clerk; and c. A. Freise,
treasurer, left yesterday by auto
for Alpha, where they caught the
4 O'Clock train going to Danville,
where they are attending the 36tn
annual convention of the state as
sociation of supervisors, county
commissioners, county and probate
clerks and county auditors. The
sessions are being held in the Elks'
club. Supervisors c. A. Boper, J.
P. Petrie, T. G. Parker were named
delegates but because of the thresh-
ing season will probably miss the
convention,
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-08-01
NEW BOSTON MAN IS
SENTENCED TO JAIL
Especial to The Argus

Especial to The Argus.)
Aledo, Aug. Frank Freeman
Of near New Boston. who was TAX
en- by local officers sometime ago
when his home was raided and
found to be concealing a complete
hooch manufacturing plant, togeth-
er with all necessary supplies,
plead guilty in county court yester-
day and was sentenced to 80 days
in the county Jail. Judge F. 1.
Church gave Freeman a severe rep
rimanding before giving the sem
tence. The still taken at the Free
man home had capacity Of eight
gallons. being among the largest
taken in a raid by the local officers.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-08-01
FARM HOME NEAR
STERLING BURNS:
BARNS ARE SAVED
Especial Correspondence J

Sterling. ILL.,, Aug. 1.-The farm
home of Guy Myers who lives five
miles west of this city was de-
stroyed by fire of an unknown ORR
gin last evening. Mr.. Myers and
his family were away at the time.
A neighbor saw the blaze and turn
ed in an alarm to the other farm
ers and soon a large number had
gathered to fight the flames. The
fire had big Roadway and only
a part of the furniture on the first
floor was saved. A bucket bril-
gade was formed and by hard, con-
slant work, the barn which was
filled with new hay, a double corn
crib and new granary were saw
ed. Both the house and contents
was insured.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-08-01
GENESEO FARMER
HAS YIELD OF AZ
BUSHELS OF WHEAT
Especial Correspondence J

kewanee, Aug. Perhaps the
record wheat yield for Henry coun-
ty was established this year at the
farm of William Miller, southwest
of Geneseo, where AZ bushels per
acre were brought in. The average
this year shows a fine increase over
that of last year and the farmers of
this county, who are just complet-
ing their threshing, are happy. The
yield averages about thirty-five
bushels per acre. Nearly all the
wheat is being brought to market
from the machines and is of fine
quality. A heavy market is reported
in the northwest part of the county,
in the vicinity of Geneseo.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-08-01
JOHN G. MAY IS IN
SERIOUS CONDITION

NDFOS"f w NJ ut UD'I
Aledo. Aug. III. G. May of Aledo,
who was injured May 81 while at
work at the high school building
when struck by a brick which fell
from the second story, is reported
in q serious condition at Chicago
hospital where he was taken sew
eral weeks ago. When hurt the in
jured man was taken to a local
physicians office where an X-ray
picture showed a small fracture
Small pieces Of the skull were re-
moved but no injuries to the brain
were found. Mrs. May returned
here last evening frop the bedside
Of her husband.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-08-01
BURGESS CLASS
TO GIVE COMEDY
FRIDAY EVENING
ESPECIAL Correspondence.)

Burgess, Aug. 1.-The rural CON-
edy, Deacon Dubbs." to be given
by the Adelphine Sunday school
class Of the Burgess Church, will
be presented Friday evening. This
show will be given in the open and
will start at S:15 o'clock. Several
changes have been necessary in the
cast. Owing to the fact that Mark
Jones is out Of town. the lead has
been taken by Rev. r. G. Rezner
and Virgil Armstrong has taken
the part formerly held by Rev. Rez-
ner.
Proceeds Of the play will be Civ
en- for Sunday school work.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-08-01
HOOPPOLE TO
have LYCEum
AUGUST 6 TO g.
Especial Correspondence

Geneseo. ILL.,, Ang. 1-Dr. RI
Petty and Rev. F. A. Render al
Hooppole, ILL.,, were in this civ
yesterday afternoon distributing ID.
vertising matter relative to The
free chautauqua which will BE-,
held at Hooppole, ILL.,, on Aug. 6. I,
and s. This chautauqua is being
held under the auspices Of the,
Hooppole Community Social and
Athletic association. This organi-
cation has provided that commun-
ity with an athletic field and play
ground which are well equipped, to-
meet the needs Of that vicinity.
The program for the entire chau-
tauque is as follows:
Sunday, Aug. &
200 p. m. Brownies Jubilee Sing
ers. Address: SIXTY Minutes Of
Sunshine" by Frederic C. Baylis.
500 p. m. Brownies Jubilee
Singers.
Monday, Aug. Z.
200 p. m. Hammond Family en-
tertainners. Lecture: Traits and
Portraits" Maude Carol Hammond.
500 p. m. Hammond Family en-
tertainers.
Tuesday, Aug. 8
200 p. m. Chicago entertainers.
Lecture: Sunshine Philosophy"
c. Lawrence Abbott.
$500 p. m. Chicago entertainers.
Address by C. Lawrence Abbott.
Pageant by the junior chautauqua.
The junior chautauQua will be
held Thursday, Aug. 3, and will be
featured by story telling hours and
preparation for the pageant which
will be presented on Tuesday eve
ming, Aug. 8.
The officers of the association
wish to have it distinctly under.
stood that all attractions are abso-
lutely free to the public. There
will not be any charge or donation
to meet the expense of the under
taking. 1t is simply an effort to
Boost Hooppole" and foster a
greater spirit Of community CO.
operation.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-08-01
PETERSBURG FOLKS
ON VACATION TRIPS
(Speciai OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. J


Keithsburg. Aug. Although
Keithsburg people fully appreciate
their home town and its possibili-
ties as a summer resort, still many
are anxious for a change Of seen
cry.
Among those who have left 70.
q vacation trip Is J. Ward Bloomer
Of the Keithsburg State bank. who
10 spending several weeks in st.
Paul, Chicago and other points
with his family.
Mrs. Mary Simmons Is In Balti-
more and viii also visit In Penn
sylvsnia and Indianapolis.
c. C. Chaafa. wife and son are In
northern Iowa on an auto trip.
John Ernest Gray. Dan Ogle,
Dustin Eastman and Forrest Bloom
burg are in the Yellowstone park,
while the Camp Fire girls are plan
ming delightful outing Of 10 days
On Huron island, accompanied BY
thaar guardian. Miss Mable Knox.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-08-01
Todays News Of Western Illinois
NeiUs of Western
Illinois In Briefs

Coal Valfey-Mrs. Lila Davis and
daughter, iPeggylon. have returned
to their home in Kansas City after
a month spent with the formers
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Emil Carl
son. Mrs. Carlson and son Lloyd
accompanied them as far as Rock,
Island.
Illinois City-A large congrega-
ton gathered at Copperas Creek in
Powell's grove Sunday afternoon to
witness the immersion of three
members of HAZEL Dell church.
They are John Furst, Frank Tice
and Mrs. John Bishop.
Taylor Ridge-Mr. and Mrs Clar-
ence J. Miller are the parents of
an S-pound daughter, born Satur-
day. They have named her Mildred
Mae.
The Ladies' Aid society entertain
ment Friday evening at the Com
munity hall netted $3.50.
Cordova-J. C. Mackey has moved
into the Handel property and
Jacob Smith has moved into his
new home recently purchased from
J. C. Mackey.
Viola.-Dr. Walter Miles and Mr..
and Mrs. A. Winston went to Pc
oria yesterday, where Mrs. Win
stein underwent an operation at
St. Francis hospital.
Erie.-Miss Clara Drexler, who
has been i'll with tuberculosis for
several months, is reported to be
very low.
The Erie Christian church is be-
ing redecOrated on the interior and
the exterior is being painted. Rev.
W. W. Kratzer of Emden, ILL.,, oc-
cupied the pulpit Sunday as pos
sible candidate for the pastorate.
Atkinson.-Mr. and Mrs. Alphonse
Buysse are the parents Of baby
daughter, born Friday, July %.
Over $500 was cleared from the
entertainment given by st. Mary's
church of Hooppole at Beigers
grove last Sunday.
Silvis-Clay Slower and Harry De
Bourcey are visiting in New York
city with Leavitt Kouns, a former
Silvis resident, who is now employ
ed in New York
The ladies' aid society of the
Methodist church will have an all
day meeting Thursday at the
church. Picnic lunch will be serv-
ed in the basement.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-08-01
MRS. JOHN LONG
PASSES AWAY
Especial Correspopdence.)

kewanee, Aug. Mrs. John
Long, well known former Galva
resident, was summoned by death
at her home here Sunday morning
uneral services were held this aft
ernoon, burial being here.
Ella Wilhelmine Boline was born
at Wataga, ILL.,, Sept. 3, 1886. She
spent her early life in Galva. Be-
sides the widower, she leaves one
daughter, Eloise. She was a mem
Der of the Swedish Lutheran church
at Galva, but upon taking up her
residence here she became men,
Der of the First Methodist church.
Cancer was the cause of her death.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-08-01
STEINER SHOP
CHANGES HANDS

Especial to The ArguS.)
Aledo, Aug. Nv. ]. Steiner,
who has conducted a barber shop
in Aledo for 30 years, has sold his
business to ]. H. Faussnaucht of
this city. Possession will be given
the new owner next Monday. The
first shop opened by Mr.. Sterner in
1892 was in the basement of the But
ton house, which was replaced many
years ago by the Mercer building.
Later he moved his shop to the
Farmers National bank building,
which place he sold to Jack Mar
tin in 1910. Since that time he has
conducted the parlors in the pres
ent location on East Seventh street.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-08-01
MISS EDWARDS HONORED.
Especial Correspondence.

Especial correspondence
Geneseo, ILL.,, Aug. about fifty
friends Unexpectedly called at the
home Of Fred A. Walters. north Of
this city one evening last week and
surprised Miss Ruby Edwards, who
will soon leave this community.
She has been in charge of Mr.. Wal
ters' household for two years and
friends in the neighborhood who
desired to show their appreciation
of her friendship planned this
party.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-08-01
BOUNTIES ON
p. GROUND HOGS
FALL IN JULY
Especial to The Argus.)

Especial to The Argus)
Aledo, Aug. $50 far June has
proved to be the banner month this
year for the payment of bounties
on ground hogs.
During the past month $414.75
was paid out in bounties for the
scalps of 1859 Of the animals. In
June. s51O.75 was paid out for the
killing of 2,043 Of the pests.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-08-01
STOCK SHIPMENTS
FROM CAMBRIDGE
(Special Correspondence.

NopeCIdI OUIIcoPoHucHCc'J
Cambridge, Aug. 1.-The follow
ing shippers consigned livestock to
the Chicago market yesterday:
Cambridge Livestock Shipping
association, one car hogs: Frank
Leonard, one car hogs; Emmons
Gustafson, one car hogs; William
Hunter, one car cattle.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-08-01
MERCER LADS GO
TO CAMP CUSTER
(SDecial to The Arpus)

Aledo, Aug. 1.-Several lads of
this vicinity are planning to spend
their summer vacations at Camp
Custer, Battle Creek, Mich. Rex
Blazer left yesterday for the camp,
motoring through with DR.. A. Jud-
son Arrick who is going to join Mrs.
Arrick at Pine Lake. near Charlie
voix, Mich. Cecil Cummins and
John Allen Of New Boston and Stan
ley Foote, James Morgan, Ralph
Gustafson and Ray Yerkey of Aledo
left yesterday by train for the Mich
igan camp.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-08-01

Board Of
the City
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-08-01
FORMER RESIDENT
OF ERIE Is DEAD
Especial Correspondence.)

Erie, Aug. lie. N. Peckham re-
ceived . telegram Sunday. STATING
that his brother-in-law, Albert
Kent, had passed away at his home
tn Vienna. N. Y, Saturday, as the
result Of heart disease. He and his
family were former residents Of
Erie, moving to New York state In
1901
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-08-01
SERVICES FOR
MRS. M'ARTHUR
HELD AT CHURCH
Especial Correspondence.

Geneseo, ILL.,. Aug. 1.-The funer-
al of Mrs. Julia A: Macarthur was
held at the First Unitarian church
in this city at o'clock yesterday
afternoon. A large number Of
friends attended the services to pay
final tribute in memory of one Of
Geneseo's foremost and most prom
inent women. The service was con-
Quoted by Rev. c. w. Porter-Shir-
ley. The Colonel Galligan Circle,
Ladies of the G. A. R., also partici-
pated in the service. Interment
was held in lakewood cemetery.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-08-01
MRS. SEUEL DIES
AT MADISON, WIS.
Especial Correspondence

Especial Correspondents
Geneseo, ILL.,, Aug. l. - Mr.. and
Mrs. Fred Rastede are in Madison,
Wis, where they were called on ac-'
count of the death Of Mrs. Hannah
Seuel, a sister of Mrs. Rastede.
Mrs. Seuel had visited in the city
at the Rastede home. Her former
home was in Milwaukee but in re-
cent years she had resided with .
daughter, Mrs. Marie Holtz, At
Madison.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-08-01
RETURN AFTER
MONTHS TRIP
(Special CORRESPONDENTS,

Especial Correspondence.)
Cambridge, Aug. Is. Fay Rish-
ell and wife returned from their
western trip after three weeks of
royal entertainment at the Bank
ers' institute, held in Portland, Ore.
At the conclusion of the institute
they visited many points in Califor-
mia.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-08-01
MRS. B. D. BOICE
CELEBRATES ON
18Th BIRTHDAY
(Special Correspondence. }

Geneseo, Aug. Mrs. Robert D.
Boice of South State street celebra-
ted her 89th birthday last Saturday.
Mrs. Boice is one OF the earliest
residents of this city. her husband
having during all the years OF his
residence here been considered one
OF GeneseO's leading citizens. A
number of friends called upon Mrs.
Boice to congratulate her and ex-
tend their kindly fluctuations for
added years OF health and happi-
ness.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-08-01
OPENS PAINT SHOP
ON FIRST STREET
Especial Correspondence. !

Especial Correspondence
Geneseo, ILL.,; Aug. Elmer E.
Raifsnider has taken possession Of
the automobile paint shop which
he has leased from Charles H. At
wood, which is located first door
east of the Geneseo Steam Laundry
on East First street. Mr.. Raifsni-
der will also continue his sign
writing bushes in this location.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-08-01
ATKINSON SHIPMENTS.
Especial Correspondence.)

Atkinson, Aug. 1.-The following
shipped stock from the Atkinson
yards Monday: John Carson, two
cars; John Causemaker. one car;
Henry Schehl, one car; Joe Van
Hyfte, one car.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-08-01
LIGHTNING KILLS CALF.
Especial COrrespondence.)

Especial Correspondence
Illinois City. Aug. 1.-During the
storm of Saturday night, calf on
the William Brayton farm two and
a half miles east of town, was kill
ed by lightning.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-08-01
PAUL SHERRuL
OF SILVIS WEEDS
MISS MABLE FORD
Especial Correspondence

Silvis, Aug. Miss Mabel Ford
of Chicago and Phil Sheriff. were
united in marriage at 1880 O'Clock
last night at the home of the bride
groom's parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Ed
ward Sheriff.. Rev. H. A. keithley,
pastor of the Baptist church, off,
ciated. There were q guests at
the service and the luncheon which
was served following. Mr.. and Mrs.
Sheriff. will reside in Chicago.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-08-01
OFFICER 666 Is
FREE MOVIE FILM
(SpeciaI Correspondence ,

Atkinson, Aug. 1.-"Officer 666"
will be the free movie to be shown
on Main street tomorrow night BY
the Commercial club. This is the
third OF = series Of free shows be-
Nc sponsored by the club.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-08-01
ORGAN RECITAL AT
REYNOLDS PLEASES
lSpecial Correspondence. J

Reynolds, Aug. Miss Gladys
Meurling- gave a free pipe organ
recital at her studio here on Sat-
urday evening.
The following program was CIV
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-08-01
PROPERT1

- Notice is
SONS intere
Local lmprI
Rock Islam
the County
County a C
the improv
Court, In
OF Rock Is F.
the cost OF
cement Sit
street from
avenue and
and avenue
also shows
amount Of !
total amou |
and said CO
the said
substantial
Of the orii
constructed
CURED by |
ing on sai(
On the 15t
1922, at 9
thereafter
Court will
string maJ
Court betot
pear on thd
defense.
Dated al
this 31st d
Board Of
the City
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-08-01
PROPERTl
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i. Notice is !
sons interes
Local ImprC '
Rock Island
the County
Q certificate
in re petit
Island. Him |
of the pawn |
Eighth and
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cate also sh|
amount of a.
total amour
and said Ger
the said i
substantially
the original
struction of
by law, and
, said certi6c:
18th day of
the hour of
soon thereai
the court wi
desiring ma
court before
pear on the
defense.
Dated at
This 21Sf do
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M. r.
nj. T.
FRAN
JOHN
WILL.
Board of L
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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-08-01
CL.EVE1
SCHO(
AR.MH

Alexandi
for the bill
In Armeni
this SUNNI
lief. under
uhls of Il
will be l5O
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are victims
Cd eye dist
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hospitals
Cleveland
city of CT |
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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-08-01

Evening ................ Johnston
Melody in F. .Rubenstein
Cavatina in B fiat. Lawrence
Miserere ............. Verdi
Swedish Wedding March. Soderman
A Day in Venice. .Nevin
Alba DAWN
Buma Moth Good Night
Marche Romaine ....... .Gounod
Refreshments were saryed fol-
lowing the program.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1922-08-30
JONES NEWS
. . =

Jones, Aug. 24.-Mr. Jas. Graham, of
hodges recently visited his brother,
G. l.. Grayham.
Dr. j. Walter Daniel, wife and three
sons, OF Sumter, recently visited his
sister, Mrs. Dr. w. II. Jones.
several of our people attended the
OF dsoldiers reunion at Quaker Lau-
renS county, OH the 18th inst.
Hon. Cole l.. Blease, Of Columbia.
addressed large and enthusiastic au-
dience at Ware Shoals.
Nir. Robert Golden, policeman OF
greenwood, is visiting relatives and
friends in this section.
Mrs. Dr.. w. II. Jones, accompanied
by her daughter, Mrs. G. l.. Graham,
visited her sister, Mrs. Matte Eudgens
OF Williamson last week.
MI Frank Morrison, Jr., of Laurcns,
was in our midst last week.
Mr. and Mrs. G. L. Graham and fam
lily recently fisited MIR. and Mrs. Mar
yin Daniel, of Seneca.
MI j. 0. Davis recently visited rela-
tlves and friends in Pickens county.
Mrs. Charlie Higgins, Miss Sarah
Higgins and Miss Kate Rampsey, of
Hodges, recently called upon Mrs.
Frank I. Jones.
Miss Hattie Mccullough, OF Honea
Path, is visiting her sister, Mrs. j. C.
fambrell, Of Ware Shoals.
Judging from the expressions of the
voters Blease is largely in the ma
Jority in this section
I'VE sincerely cherish the hope that
our next delegation in the legislature
Will see that the owners of real es-
tate through which the Dixie High
way passes, is given relief from fur
ther confiscation of their lands.
Mr.. wv. II. Jones, Jr., and family
were the recent guests OF his brother
in-law Mr.. Charlie Mauldin, of An
derSOn
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1922-08-30
DELAYAN SMITH is
DEAD IN ILLINOIS
Famous Publisher and Central Figure
In Panama Canal Issue Expires,

Famous Publisher and Central Figure
In Panama Canal Issue Expires.
Lake Forest, Ills, Aug. 25.-Delavan
Smith, publisher OF the indianapolis
News, who has been critically i'll at his
summer home here, died tonight at
$3.50 o'clock. After apparently gain
ing during the day, he suffered sud
den relapse tonight and died few
minutes afterward.
Mr.. Smith suffered from anaemia
Several blood transfusons were made
in an effort to save his life.
Mr.. Smith was the son Of William
Henry Smith, a veteran newspaper
man Of Cincinnati and Chicago. He
was Il cousin of the late Vice President
Charles Warren Fairbanks. He was
born December %, 1861, in Cincinnati
where his father was a newspaper re-
porter in Civil War days. The elder
Smith was at one time general mana
ger Of the Western Associated Press.
Mr.. Smith at one time was assist
ahI Sclicldl llldHdSef OIL inc Associated
Press. Besides his newspaper inter
est he had holdings in several enter
prises including the Oliver Typewriter
company, Of which he was vice presb,
dent and director.
In the controversy over the Panama
Canal route during the Roosevelt ad-
ministration Mr.. Smith for a time be-
came a center Of national interest
owing to the news criticism Of methods
by which the Panama Canal territory
was acquired and the resulting indict-
ments against Mr.. Smith in the federal
court Of the District Of Columbia.
While Mr.. Smith and Mr.. Roosevelt
were personal friends, the News dis
cussed the canal question freely al
though Mr.. Smith himself did not per
sonally write the comment. Mr.. Smith
contended that he had the right of
trial In the state in which the paper
was published, and was successful in
resisting removal to the district of
Columbia. The case never came to
trial, although President Roosevelt en-
rolled Mr.. Smith in his fictitious Ana
MAS club.
Mr.. Smith was bachelor