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The Nevada County picayune., 1922-07-27
STORAGE BATTERIES

This iS little warning about storage batteries. The Radio Depart ment of The Evening Mail has re ceyed a number of complaints from it's readers who have purchased storage batteries which proved to be almost worthless after little service, In every instance the name of the battery proved that it was newcomer. In one ease the name was as close to that of q well-knoWn battery maker as the law would allow
 When you buy storage battery you buy eat in bag unless you purchase one made hy well known mamfaetur- CTS who believe strongly enough in the.r products to give your money back if the battery falls down in ser vice All of the good manufacturers do that N Y Evening Mail June II, 1929
 How many vacations arc more en- iuycd before taking than after?
The Nevada County picayune., 1922-07-27

it is the concensus of opinion anion9 educators that amendment No' should not be pressed further 'o''' nor McRae in a recent speech V"'N ont in opposition to the measure a1 said that he could not suppeft It.
 was followed later by A. E. Hlii' '" didate for State Superintendehl' WI the statement that since the aA'N ment was opposed by the 'o'e'A and had not at any time been MI sue in the Democratic primaries would not ask for it's adoplion October. This is taken to mean '' the educational interests ot the have abandoned Amendment No' - it seems to have been loosely uf"" The Forward Education MoNenN which IS correlated with the AtN"' n Educational Association, mas "' times avoided anything like be'o'''''' involved in a political controYerSs'
The Nevada County picayune., 1922-07-27
FOR CIRCUIT CLERK AND RECORDER

We are authorized to announce Ed $. Gladden. as . candidate for the office of Circuit Clerk and Recorder, subject to the action of the Democratic primary.
 We are authorized to announce Fred Fuller as A candidate for the office of Circuit Clerk and Recorder subject to the action of the Democratic primary.
 We are authorized to announce F. H. tEp) Weaver e . candidate for the once of Circuit O1srk and Recorder. subject to the action of 6As Democratic primary.
 We srs authorized to announce A. '. Ne 0uire of Missouri Township. as . candidate for the ofaee of Circuit Clerk and Recorder S( Nevada county subject to the action of 9Ae Democratic primary.
The Nevada County picayune., 1922-07-27
FOR COUNTY AND PROBATE JUDGE

We are authorized to announce o. R. Me Daniel as . candidate for the ofice of County and Probate Judge of Nevada county. subject Go the action of the Democratic primary
 We are authorized to announce F. T. Kennedy of Bodcaw as candidate for the ofice of County and Probate Judge of Nevada county, subject to the action of the Democra- ale primafy.
 We are authorized to announce J. W. Franks as s candidate for reelection to the ofice of County and Probate Judge. of Nevada County. subject to the action of the Demo cratic primary.
The Nevada County picayune., 1922-07-27
FOR REPRESENTATIVE

We are authorized to announce ". '. Bsrham . candidate for the ofnee of Representative of Nevada County. subject to tAs action of the Democratic primary. August 0tA.
 We are authorized to announce E. N. Wousley as a candidate for the office of Representative of Nevada County. subject to the action of the Democratic primary. August g.
The Nevada County picayune., 1922-07-27
WILL NOT PUSH AMENDMENT

While some remedy k absolutely necessary for the conditions confront ing the schools of the state at this time, in order to insure their contin- uance with high degree of efficiency,
The Nevada County picayune., 1922-07-27
FoR CONSTABLE MISSOURI TOWNSHIP

We are authorized to announce L. A. tPuel Winrham as a candidate for the office of Constable of Missouri Township subject to the action of 5ha Democratic primary. August 9th.
 We are authorized to announce | NJ Carruthers as candidate for the offiea of Constable If Missouri Township subject 10 August g.
The Nevada County picayune., 1922-07-27
FOR TPFASURER

We are authorized to announce g ]. Gentry as candidate for reelection to the office of Treasurer of Nevada County, subject to the action of the Democratic primary
The Nevada County picayune., 1922-07-27
FOE rAX ASSESSOR

We are authorized to announce c. c woosley as a candidate for reelection to tho cfice of Assessor of Nevada County, subject to the action of the Democratic primary.
The Nevada County picayune., 1922-07-27
FOR COUNTY CLERK

We are authorized to announce S. A. billiard as a candidate for reelection to the office of County Clerk of Nevada County, subject to Che action of the Democratic primary.
The Nevada County picayune., 1922-07-27
FOR STATE SENATOR

We are authorized to announce Carl Mum = a candidate for the once of State Senator sH the roth District. subject to the action of h. Democratic primary.
 We are authorized to announce Joe A. Bailey as candidate for the office of State Senator of the goth District, subject to the action of the Democratic primary.
The Nevada County picayune., 1922-07-27
ANNOUNCEMENTS

FOR CHANCELLOR We are authorized to announce c. F. Johnson of Ashdown, as a candidate for 0AapeeIlor of the Sixth Chaneery District subjeet to the action of the Democratic primary.
The Nevada County picayune., 1922-07-27

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The Nevada County picayune., 1922-07-27

How many vacations arc more en iolcd before taking than after?
Cottonwood chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1917-current, 1922-01-20
BRIEF GENE RAJ NEWS

Joseph II. Willard OF Nebraska, for
mer United States senator. died sud.
denly In Omaha OF heart trouble.
Henry Fords offer for purchase and
lease OF the governments nitrate and
water power projects at Mussell
Shoals, Ala, will be referred to con.
gress for final decision.
The Montana state supreme court
declared unconstitutional the "bachel
or tax law passed by the last legisla.
ture and the poll-tax law. which has
been In force for more than 81 years
Final discussion of the basis OF as.
sessing the import duties which are
to be written into the new tariff bill
has been started by republican mem.
bers OF the senate finance committee
The oil town of Mexia. Texas, and
the oil country surrounding II were
placed under martial law by Governor
Neff because OF the alleged existence
OF open and fragrant violation OF the
law.
The house public lands committee
favorably reported the Barbour bill
providing for the addition of $4,000
acres to Sequoia National park. Cali
fornia. and for change in the name
to Roosevelt-Sequoia National park.
The six senators from Oregon,
Washington and Idaho divided 4 to 2
on the question OF seating Senator
Newberry of Michigan. Senators Nc
Nary and Stanfield of Oregon, Poin.
dexter OF Washington and Gooding OF
Idaho voted for Newberry. while Sen
ators Jones OF Washington and Borah
of Idaho voted In the negative.
Cottonwood chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1917-current, 1922-01-20
COCKTAILS To SURVEY
COLUMBIA PROJECT

Olympia. Wash. -Negotiation with
General George w Goethals, builder
OF the Panama canal. to undertake a
survey of the Columbia basin irriga.
ton project for the purpose OF deter
mining the feasibility OF the two pro.
posed river diversions. will be closed
Immediately at contract price OF
10000, Director Scott OF the state
department OF conservation and devel
opment announced. General Goethals
first asked $4,000 to make the study.
but Director Scott was advised that
he would accept $4,000 II the state
would guarantee payment
General Goethals will be asked to
study the Columbia and Pen d'Oreille
proposed diversions and report which
plan is the most practicable in bring.
ing the water to the land.
Cottonwood chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1917-current, 1922-01-20
COUNTY SEAT NEWS ITEMS

John Forsman former resi-
dent of the Cottonwood section,
was visitor at the county seat
Monday from his home at Keller,
Wash, where he Is now in the
garage business.
Rev. Father Phelan has re-
signed his pastorate in this COM
munity and will depart Friday
morning on a short vacation be-
fore accepting another assign
ment. AT the present time Faith
er Phelan does not know Just
where he will be located.
Alterations are now being
made in the old Smoke House
building, first door west from
the Imperial Hotel, preparatory
to the opening of an up-to-date
n'eat market by E. S. Sweet and
Clyde Hamill, about February l.
A. L. Lyon, of Lewiston, will
he in charge of the Grangeville
office of the Vollmer- Clearwater
company, until spring, when a
permanent manager will be NAM
cd to succeed A. r. Wiley, who
recently resigned to devote his
attention to his lumber business.
Mr.. Lyon has offices in the Main
Street garage.
Coon Dick, better known as
China Dick, has arrived in
Grangeville from Warren, where
he has been mining since last
spring. Dick will leave shortly
for Seattle. For forty years he
he's been mining in Idaho county,
md is one of the few Chinese
left in the county of the early
Cottonwood chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1917-current, 1922-01-20
BURNS TO DEATH
IN A HOSPITAL
Insane Woman Builds Fire and
Stands in II While Her
Flesh R0aStS.
SHE FIRST BOLTS DOOR
Attendants Frantically Try to Break
Down Barrier as Woman Is Blaz-
ing-Act Due to Frenzy Of De-
Spair in Lucid Moment.

Philadelphia frightful and SEN
satiOnal suicide occurred at the Phil
adelphia hospital, when patient.
Lena Frank, thirty years old. barri-
caded herself in room, built a fire
and threw herself upon IL until she
was horribly burned She lived only
u short time after she had been taken
from the flames by attendants.
Physicians believe that the woman.
who was confined to the institution
for recurrent insanity, had lucid
moment In which she discovered that
she was virtual prisoner In place
for the insane and the realization Of
despair which ended IN the suicidal
attempt.
Normal at Times.
The woman was admitted To the
hospital last February, and was treat.
ed for the temporary visits OF de-
rangeInent. AT times her mind would
become apparently normal, and on
these occasions she was greatly de
JNNAtu AZ
Hope was held out that she would
eventually recover from her mental
disease.
She arose at q 80 a. M, the usual
hour for patients. dressed and walked
about the institution. She had al
ways been of II calm disposition, and
for that reason there was never any
effort made TO hamper her movements.
She walked undisturbed into a serv-
ing kitchen leading to the ward in
which she was assigned.
DIR. L. V. Schwadt, a woman ply
sician, was the first TO learn Of the
womans desperate act. She heard
piercing shrek come from the kitch-
Ell into which Lena Frank had gone.
and upon running there she found
that the door had been locked. Wisps
OF smoke came through the crevices
In the partition and she began to smell
the horrible odor OF burning flesh.
Break In the Door.
Doctor Sciwadt shouted for help
and several attendants came to her
assistance and tried to open the door
Cottonwood chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1917-current, 1922-01-20
Her Figure Planned Like a Torch.

Spurred by the cries Of anguish that
came from the room, the men hurled
their weight against the door and
finally broke It down.
The room was CHASTITY sight. The
woman had piled newspapers and ref
use high In the center OF the floor and
had set fire to the mass. She then
stepped into the middle of the blaze
and stood there until her figure famed
like torch. She fell unconscious
just as the attendants rushed to her
and tried to beat out the flames,
The woman was rushed to the sur
gical ward and everything possible
was done to alleviate her agony, but
her body was literally roasted over
two-thirds OF Its surface. and she
breathed only a few minutes.
Cottonwood chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1917-current, 1922-01-20
$500 Disabled Veterans Neglected.

Washington. - Asserting that the
more than $500 mentally disabled
former service men now placed In
state institutions were victims of such
gross neglect, Indifference and prof
iteering" as constituted black re-
proach on the honor of the nation"
the Disabled Veterans OF the World
War. In a memorial presented to Pres,
ident Harding. urged immediate &C.
ton by the government looking to the
treatment OF all such cases In federal
institutions.
Cottonwood chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1917-current, 1922-01-20
wenatehee Southern Railroad Planned

Washington. ID. c. Authority to
build a new line of railroad In Wash.
ington was sought from the interstate
commerce commission by Edward S.
Russell. president of a new company.
which will be called the Wenatches
Southern railway. The new road will
extend about 81 miles. commencing at
Wenatchee with branch line to Oron.
do, and will terminate at Kennewick.
Cottonwood chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1917-current, 1922-01-20
Steals Electric Fan.

Cleyeland.-The hot weather pro.
duced one thief. according to the Do.
lice, who shed all scruples In his
search for loot.
John Semmens. custodian OF the old
stone church on Public square. re-
ported that the thief got into the
church and walked of with an electric
fan.
Cottonwood chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1917-current, 1922-01-20
Thunderstorm Restores His Voice.

ogdensburg. n. i.-C. Lavier Is
able 10 talk again since thunder.
storm shook the steamship On which
he was travelling to visit u sister In
Montreal. Canada. He hnd been dumb
for nine months as a result Of shell
shock received while with the Cana.
dian ARMY Ia the World war.
Cottonwood chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1917-current, 1922-01-20
Want Federal Reserve .olr. Farmer

Washington. ID. C.-Creation OF an
additional director OF the federal re-
serve board SO as TO pave the way for
the appointment Of dirt farmer" by
the president is proposed In a substi
tute amendment to the federal reserve
act offered by Senator Kellogg. repub
llcan. Minnesota. author Of ths orig
hal farmar ansnananS
Cottonwood chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1917-current, 1922-01-20
NOTICE.

The annual stockholders meet
ing of the Cottonwood Water
and Light Co., will be held on
February 13 in their office in
Cottonwood, Idaho for the pur-
pose of electing officers for the
ensuing year and transacting
such other business as may pro-
perry come before the meeting.
Az Felix Martzen, Sec.
Cottonwood chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1917-current, 1922-01-20

day oriental hordes which swarm
ed the mining camps.
At special meeting held by
the members of Buffalo Hump
lodge No. 80, X. of p, tonight
decision was unanimously reach
ed to close a contract for the
purchase of the old Y. M. c. A.
building on east Main street for
a lodge home. Contractor w.
ii. Campbell, who built the struc-
ture, stated that the contract
price for its erection was $4,000,
and as the lodge secured the
property for a fraction of that
sum it is felt that a good deal is
in the making.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-04-20

vast of better dresses sport general
Beautiful beaded embroidered lace and braid trimmed Canton
dresses high and delicate
go and Fheen georgettes and ans
afternoon Every dress marvellous value
$49.75 to $65.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-04-20

And for those who want something more
exclusive we have grouped many high
grade dresses that, were it not for this
sale, would be priced and are worth
$49.75, $65 and SIS. Extraordinary fine
quality materials made in plain models
and in elaborate gowns. Most of these
are in Canton crepe and crepe Romano,
The sizes in this lot include everything
up to 46.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-08-26
Fruit Growers
Asso'n. Meetings
for Next Week

G. NJ. White. chief Of the division
OF markets, Maine Department Of
Agriculture, ANA ~ H. Gardner OF
Grono, crops specialist for the Uni
versity of Maine extension service,
will be the speakers at q series OF
meetings with local fruit growers
associations to be held Wednesday,
Thursday and Friday Of ncNt week.
At these sessions the question Of
marketing fruit to tho best advantage
will be discussed widely.
The schedule Of meetings is as fol-
lows: Wednesday. Aug. 20, Ossipce
Valley Fruit Growers Association,
Alfred; evening, Eci FOX Fruit
Growers Association. Acton; Thurs
day, Aug. 81, Oak Hill Fruit Grow
ers' Association at Standsh: T. NJ,
Moose Lake Fruit Growers Associa :
ton at Denmark: evening Highland
Fruit Growers Asso'n, Bridecton:
FRIDAY, sept !. Mystic Valley Fruit
Growers Association at East Din
field; evening. meeting Of Wilson
Stream Fruit Growers Association
DRYDEN
Those meetings were requested ny
tho central office of tho various fruit
growers organizations, tho Maine
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-08-26
Public Utilities
Comm. Decision on
Lewiston Accident

The Public Utilities Commission IN
! its decision rendered Friday in the
| matter OF the accident at the state
! FAIR grounds grade crossing at
I Lewiston in which Mrs. knoWlton,
4 met her death while riding in an
automobile driven by her husband,
Walter T.. knoWltOn of Harrington,
says that the facts in this case again
( seem to indicate that some accidents
might he avoided if locomotive en-
glnCs We're SO equipped that the fire
man, as we'll as the engineer, might
sound the warning whistle in cases OF
emergency.
This accident is the result Of Mr.
KnoWltons own cartlessncss in APP
preaching this crossing without TAX
ing due notice to ascertain whether or
not the train was approaching"
says the decision of the Public
Utilities Commission.
Mr.. knoWlton states that lie had
passed over this same crossing many
times before, and he must have been
familiar with its location" continues
the decision.
IF he had observed any precau-
ton, he would have been able both
to see and hear the automatic sig
nal. and also could have seen the
train in ample time to stop his car
and avoid collision. Mr.. knowlton
stated, however, that he neither saw
nor heard the train, and il is evil
dent that he did not stop, as il was
his plain duty to do"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-08-26
Field Meetings Of
Bee Keepers and
Pomological Society,

A very profitable and interesting
series OF field meetings held by bee
keepers of the State. is reported by
State Horticulturist G. A. 1eaton.
Sessions were held August IA with
C. +. Wright of South Portland and
Edwin Lucas of Gardiner. and on
August 10 with Fred +. Davis of
Madison. The following program
was carried out at the sessions:
Management OF Bees" E. w. At
kins; The Value of Bees in the Or
chard," George A. Yeaton; Swarm
Control" Fred Davis: American
Foul Brood" II. w Matthews. There
was a good attendance at the meet
ings and the addresses were listened
to with considerable interest. espe-
cially that given by Mr.. Matthews,
who gave clear and concise direc-
tons for clearing up the foul brood.
Field meetings by the Maine State
Pathological Society were held as
follows: Aug. %, with L. Z. Whit
man, Hebron; Aug. %, at the resi-
dence of Robert H. Gardiner, Car
diner: Aug "A. at Seven Tree Grange
hall, Union. Among the speakers at
these sessions were; Professor George
+. Potter from New York State,
state Horticulturist Yeaton and H.
p. Sweetser of Orono. W. G. Robin
son Of North Arson is president of
the Maine Society. and +. L. White
of Bowdoinham is secretary. These
sessions We're we'll attended and of
much value to all.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-08-26
STATE HOUSE CHAT

State Fuel Director a. +. Lane left
Thursday afternoon for Washington,
y. G., for conference with the Fuel
Administration
Governor Percival p. Bavter was
in Augusta Thursday afternoon and
evening, leaving Friday morning for
Hebron Academy, where he was
scheduled to meet the Oxford Coun-
ty Republican officers. They were
to leave from there for a tour Of
the county.
The official ballots for the Sertem-
bor election are being sent out by
Judge Edgar S. Smith, deputy sec
rotary of state. He states that he
is planning TO get them all out by
the week before election. and It
looks now as if he will be successful
in this
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-08-26
Northport Campmeeting
Most Successful Session

Northport, Me. Aug. 25-Thc
Northport Campmeepng is proving
to be one OF the most successful for
years. 4 splendid spirit permeate s
the inner circle. The services on
Tuesday were especially fine. In the
morning Rev. Piper OF kingman
preached at p. m. Rev. Purdy OF
Winterport occupied the rostrum. In
the evening DR.. Lacount Of the Deac-
oness Hospital gave his highly in
teresting lecture. illustrated by NOV
ing pictures. The pictures were
grand and impressive. During the
day the chorus led by Prof. Leroy
Lyon, was inspiring. The solos bv
Miss Mosher of Bangor and Mr.. Bas
sett Of Boston were greatly enioyed.
The chlidren's work under the
Misses Mayo of Bangor is attracting
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-08-26
ADJUSTMENTS
Pearl White in New Fox Success

Pearl Whites new picture, "The
Broadway Peacock" which opens at
the Colonial Theatre today. is ore
moro Of the many good reasons why
, William Fox productions have en-
| joyed 50 many years Of success I'M
surpassed by that of any other mo-
ton picture producer.
The Broadway Peacock" de
lichtful in its scenes of gaiety, over
Wh"lmnG in its dramatic moments,
unfolds a strange tale Of New York s
Gay White Way. in which Miss White
fits perfectly. Her rare beauty never
was more in evidence in any picture
than in the cabaret scenes which lend
an air Of brilliant distinction to this
production. One of the gorgeous
gowns she wears, often described in
the newspaper accounts of this we'll
known picture. is a revelation TO the
women Of every audience. This is the
gown which created much comment
among New York society women.
Miss White enacts the role of MYr-
tie May, hostess in a celebrated
Broadway cabaret. She becomes in
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-08-26
STATE HOUSE

jobs are practically completed and
traffic is passing over them
In West Forks a section of very
narrow road has been widened to
make road from Is to 20 feet wide.
The commissioners ordered this work
to continue for about a mile and
one-quarter farther, one mile hav-
ing been already completed.
At Sandy Bay about three and
one-half miles of road are being re-
sravelled which were formerly
graded. Gravel is being drawn a
distance of four miles by trucks. and
while the work has been in progress
only two weeks good start has
been made.
The whole road from Augusta to
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-08-26
MONTVILLE

WEST-Mr. and Mrs. Iva Hall
three children from Somer
Mass, have been visiting Mr..
Mrs. Willard Nose.
Charles McCorrison, who has D
suffering with blood poison, is e.
ing after an illness of some weeA'
John Downer and son. FreeM.
visited relatives in Palermo.
Little Ivan and Agnes Walker "
guests of their aunt, Mrs. be.
Sylvester in Liberty this week.
John Elliot and wife Of Free
were guests of Mrs. Ethel ThomP
and other relatives here.
Baxter Written OF Boston, Ma
was a guest of his father, Ma
Written. Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-08-26

the license IS again found under the
influence of liquor at any time or
place.
The commission refused to restore
licenses to W. G.. Mason of Belfast,
Roy d. Adams Of Houlton and Pres
ton r. Schocope Of Chcrryfcld. and
reserved its decision in the cases Of
Arthur Foss Of Bangor, Henry Archi-
bald Of Old Town. Harry W. Town
send of Lisbon Falls and Maurice
Cayouctte of Watervllc. whose Ii
conses were suspended or revoked
because Of intoNicatio7.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-08-26
Violation of Game
Law Is Reported

George +. Cushman. game warden
at Portland, has reported to the
state Department of Inland Fish
cries and Game the apprehension of
Carmine Casino of Scarboro for talk
ing two sandpeeps in violation of the
law. Casino was adjudged guilty
and was given a fine of 500 and costs
of $40. On account of eXtenuating
circumstances, he was granted 90
days in which to pay the fine and
the case was placed in the hands Of
the probation officer to collect.