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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-07-31
LIVESTOCK MAI
United States Department of Agriculture
Bureau Of Agricultural Economics,
EaF

buIDdu OF ABfItuIIuIdI LcOIOLlIcss
Market News Service
e64 Livestock Exchange, Kansas City, No.
Telephone: Harrison 1945.
KANSAS CITY.
CATTLE-Week's receipts Appropriated
50.O00. the largest run OF the year. against
1881 the previous week and 9242 a year
ago Trade was uneven every daysand gen.
erRl tendency of most classes was down
ward Compared with a week ago, other
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-07-31
RIBs-July, $1O.75; Sept, $1o.75.
KANsAs CITY PROpUoE MARI

Kansas City, July 31.-BUTTER-Nfar ket
unchanged. Creamery, Soc; packing, 24c
butter fat, unchanged, SAC.
EGGS-Market unchanged.
POULTRY-Market unchanged, 14G1Sc
broilers, 19@22c.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-07-31
ST JOE LIVESTOCK MARKET.

Shippers buying a few $50 to go pound
butchers, $10.05d11010, sc to 10c higher than
Saturdays shipping market; packers bid
ding steady; packing sowE, 1904 20,
steady; average cost Saturday, $780, weig hit
$50 pounds; average cost last week, s9.45,
weight 23S pounds.
CATTLNReceipts 2.10o. Most classes
about steady: COWS, steady. A few loads
of mixed yearIings, $s.T5; bulk beef steers
and grassy kinds. ranging from $500 to
around $500; bulk beef cows. 81 oOG55o;
Gamers and cutters, 1915 down; best veal
calves, steady; top, $500, bidding Csc to SOC
lower in others
SHEEP-Receipts $500. Killing classes,
about steady Three load Wyoming lambs,
s12.T5, with 10 per cent sort; bulk native
lambs. S12 50d12-T5; Gull natives, 500 !;
good weighty ewes, $500.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-07-31

TOPEKA POULTRY HARRIET
FURNISHED by the topeka Packing Co.,
corner Laurent and Madison sts,, To-
peka, KansaS.)
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-07-31
KANSAS ROAD REPoRr.~

By o. S. department of agriculture,
Weather Bureau, Topeka, Kan, for the "a
hours ending at a; m, July 81, 1922.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-07-31

CHICAGO GRAIN MARKET,
FURNISHED BY The Empire Commission Co.
201 New England Bldg.)
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-07-31
DAILY wEATHER REPORT.

Furnished by the weather bureau office
Topeka, Kan. for the twenty-four hours
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-07-31
ST QUA LITY MERCHANDISE IN THE WEST
DRUGS-TOILET GOODS
Palm Olive Shampoo. 49,. sec
Mavis Face Powder. .44c, S6c

800 Size Large Compact Face
Powder, Mai Dor, DER Kiss,
Luxor, F7orient, Mavis, etc,
each. SSc
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-03-27
MARCH II

You know how important 81 r. %
keep The weeds ont of Fou- garden
so that the garden truck can grow.
d. you thickly plant the seeds Of YOUR
vegetables and properly cultivate the
soil. they grow and thrive. giving tnt
rank weeds no chance
The purpose Of EivlnE The bacillus
acidophi'us Isl 90 plant in The colon
colonies or gardens 90 kind ard
useful germ when once this bacii-
lus s thriviu- the bad and fermeut-
ing germs are crowded out. When
the unwelcorno germs no longc-
multiply fermentation and putrefac-
ton disappear 30 is said.
Unfortunately. lack 10 exactness in
carrying out The methods % using
the Bulgarian bacillus has caused
failure go accomplish tho desired re-
suits. There may be other reasons
for failure Chief among these. per
haps. Is the wrong choice 20 food
and lack of exercise
Common sense demands that mate
ur5- methods should come Grst. AMI
theu we may add The use ~ kindly
and friendly germs to kHI or the un-
friendly and harmful i0te~iul, b7r-
toria Here .t is that the barlu,
acidophuu- may serve mankind
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-03-27
arrested When Trying to
Danish Blues With Mule"

Edward Wilbur app, 2O9 Syca-
more St, and William Larkin. 500
Sycamore ST.. South Bend. will be
arraigned before city Judge Raab
this morning App will be charged
with driving a car while under the
influence of liquor and Larkin with
intOxicatiOn.
The men We're arrested by PATROL
man Ainlay Saturday night after
the machine they were driving had
become stuck in the mud bank at
the corner of jefferson and 18th SITS
app. it is said. failed TO turn ut the
jog in the roadbed and both might
have been injured but for the mud
and water into which their car
into which their car plunged. The
men stated that they had quarreled
with their wives and taken the night
as a chance 10 drown their sorrows.
A small bottle OF white mule" dis
covered by WagOnman Jaurett in the
victims car was taken as evidence.
The men were released on bonds
Sunday.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-03-27
OWNERSHIP CARDS
CAUSE OF TROUBLE
Auto Owners Being Tagged
for Failure to Display
Identification Cards.

The many auto. owners. who were
scheduled TO appear in court Satur-
day morning for failure to equip
their machines with proper identi-
ication cards. were shown leniency
because of first offense and were re-
leased upon promises to make APP
plication for the required credent-
ials at once.
A large number Of drivers have
parked their cars in the city and
discovered upon returning 10 the
machines that they had been tag
ged" by motorcycle policeman
for this district, with instructions
for the owners 10 appear at the po-
lice station at once.
1t was said thtat in the future
more severe punishment will be
melted out and that the first cases
were dismissed only because the
officials wish TO allow a reasonable
time before the new law is enforced
in the fullest measure.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-03-27
REYNOLDS AGREES
TO MEET ROSS IN
PLYMOUTH MATCH
Welterweisht Champion Will
Oppose Mishawakan at
April Wrestling Show.

Kid Ross, local middleweight
wrestling champion and Jack Rey-
nolds. Americas welterweight title
holder will clash in finished match
at Plymouth. Ind. on Tuesday. April
4. to settle an ancient dispute. il
was announced Saturday. The
agreement between the two mat ar
fists follows campaign on the part
of the local wres g. to induce the
indianapolis fash 10 enter the
squared arena with him.
Reynolds holds decisions over
practically every first rate welter or
middleweight grappler in these parts
and is considered in class by him.
self when tackling 145 Founders.
His only strong rival for many
months il has been admitted. has
been the AIishawaka luminary. and
much argument has been advanced
concerning the prowess and ability
of both
Plymouth recently organized a
boxing and wrestling club and held
their first show early in March at
the ArmOlE hall where Kid Ross
made decided impression by a
whirlwind victory over Young Hack
ensmith, Of Lansing. The success of
the first show has spurred the pro-
motors TO greater effort. the climax
OF which has been the signing Of
Reynolds and Ross for the main at
traction of the April dish for wrest-
ling fans.
A large number OF followers from
this city are already planning on
making the trip to Plymouth in
hopes of seeing the much touted and
clever downstater fan before the
holds and cleverness of Ross. a
series of boxing and wrestling pre-
liminaries are being arranged.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-03-27

18th 81. River Park. after a two
years illness Of complications. She
is also survived by two daughters.
Mrs. Hazel Barney Of Cricago and
MRS. Nora Kirtham OF Monticello
Ind. and two brothers Marion
Casey Of Goodland, Ind. and Frank
Masterson OF Kansas City. Mo
The deceased was born in Rens-
selaer, Ind Sept. IS. 1863. and was
married 10 John Masterson on
March S. 1888.
The body was removed 10 the F..
F.. Coates undertaking parlors from
where It will be shipped Monday
afternoon TO Knox. Ind. where bur
ial viii be held Tuesday.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-03-27
YOUR HE ALTH

result fermentation and putrclac-
tion. These processes produce po.-
sons which ar, absorbed bv thc sve-
tenn and cause a,' SORTS ot symptoms
Headache. loss OF sleep. irfIl appe-
ute. inflammation cf the bowel lin-
nE. neuritis ami loss OF efficiency
are common effects.
Since IL became knJwn tAat the
colon is capable Of holding >lrh a
putrid mass Of g-rm-ll3en material
there has been much discussion OF
what 20 do about IT, Once t was
solemnly recommended % oncrlte
and remove the colon
AlonE came another authority
claiming that old age is due 90 IN
tCstinal germs He recommended
sour milk as a means OF relief point-
ing 90 the BuEariauS. who dr.nK
much OF it. as wonderful examples
Of youthfulncss even IN advanced
age
The latest plan 10 overcome intes-
Jinal fermentation is to give cultures
of bacillus acidophlus
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-03-27

Joseph-s catholic church and Of the
Holy Name society.
Funeral arrangements viii be an
nounced later
AdOlph =. Holman.
Adolph +. Hedman. residing on
the r. I.asane st. road. died sun
day morning al 7:30 o'clock follow
ing a nine days illness with pueu-
monia.
Mr.. Hedman was born In Sweden,
Sept. 20 1861. He came 70 the
United states when Is years old and
and has since resided in Mishawaka.
His wife. f7ilda died six years ago.
He Is survived by the following
children. Mrs. clyde Schubert
Montana. Mrs Girls. Troger. River
Park Mrs. Walter Dieamer. Mrs.
Leo Stopper and Mrs Carl STOPPER.
South Bend. Lawrence. IsidOr and
william. OF this city, and four
step-children. He also leaves four
brothers and two sisters. among
them being Mrs G Soroerk. South
Bend. Mrs " A. Hogburg and Mrs.
Harger Chicago. and RS. Iceberg.
OF California. Funeral arrange
mcnts Will be made later
Stephen =. LOuthan.
Stephen s. LOuthan. 323 Indiana
av.. died Saturday evening following
"a three years illness. He was born
al Dayton o.. Feb. 1. 1874 being
IS years old Tie came 70 this city
from Goshen six years ago.
He is survived by three children.
Mrs Maude Paul Mrs. Grace Wal
ters city, and George r. Louthan.
Of South Bend. He also leaves a
sister Miss Jennie Louthan. Of sui
livan. I'll. The body has been re-
moved TO the Runners funeral
homie. Funeral arrangements viii
be announced later
Mrs. Margaret Mastcrson.
Mrs Margaret y. Masterson died
at the home of her son Leroy. 5O7
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-03-27
Is CONFIRMED
At ST. PAUL'S CHURCH
SUNDAY MORNING

Right Rev. John Hazen White,
bishop of the Episcopal diocese con-
hrmed a class presented 10 him by
Rev. L.. G. Rogers, at St. Pauls
Episcopal church sunday morning
al II o'clock The class was COM
posed of Mrs. s. b. Palmer. and the
Misses Carolyn Immel, Luella Mae
Wambach. Gwynneth Young and
Zelda Willett. Bishop White deliv-
cred the sermon, celebrated the Holy
eucharist AT 1880 o'clock Sunday
morning and preached the sermon
in the evening.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-03-27
MORE COLD AND RAW DAYS TO
COME

27t1.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-03-27

Irwin s. Cobb added much fame
to his already we'll known name as
a subtitle writer by his wock in
Pardon My French" The various
situations in the picture which is
appearing at the Lincoln theater to-
day are said 10 be funny enough TO
surpass the ordinary comedies, but
the titles written by Cobb cause
more merriment than the material
used in the theme of the picture
itself Vivian Martin is once more
the charming coincidence who has
won her way into the hearts of mill
lions i'm this feature of the silver
sheet and is funny enough TO make
even a sphinx laugh, according to
the press agents.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-03-27
GARD OF THINKS.

We the undersigned hereby wish
to express our thanks 10 relatives,
ueiShbors and friends for their acts
of kindness and sympathy extended
TO US during the illness and death
of our mother. Mrs. Lucy Delavon.
We are also grateful for all floral
trihrfec
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-03-27

"Moonlight and Honeyl uckle"
featuring Mary Miles Minter. will
DE the chief attraction at the Tenn
pie theater today. In addition top
les of the day and a Mutt and JEFF
comedy will ne shown
Beginning Tuesday the big Will
liam Fox production. shame" viii
open a two days engagement at the
Temple Pictures of the recent
Chicago fire will also he shown
along with this feature
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-03-27
RE SURE TO BE THERE.

Next Wednesday morning, prompt
ly at $50. HELLERS will sell
guaranteed aluminium ware al ONE
CENT Come early and get yours. 81
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-03-27

There are raw days yet 10 come, a
score of them at least. Better keep
enough cold on hand so you won't
run out. Place your order with c. II
Defrees. 315 s. Taylor St. Main 279
Lincoln 5279. IS
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-03-27
ONE CENT BUYS ALUMINIUM
WARE

Again YOU will have a chance 10
buy guaranteed aluminium ware for
ONE PENNY at HELLER'S We'd
nesday morning promptly al ESQ. 81
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-03-27

Y on can buy guaranteed aluminium
ware at HELLER'S Wednesday
morning for a PENNY. One cent
buys aluminium ware.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-03-27
GUARANTEED ALUMINIUM WARE
FOR ONE CENT

Wednesday morning, promptly at
$40. YOU are offered 2O-year guar
anteed aluminium ware at HELLER'S
for one cent. 81
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-03-27
CATHERINE ZEHRUNG
STRUCK BY MACHINE

Catherine, 1O-year-old daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Ira Zehrung sol y.
18th ST., is in St Joseph's hospital
receiving treatment for injuries sus-
tanned when struck by an autOmo-
bile Sunday afternoon about $50
O. clock on w. Mishawaka av. The
automobile was owned by Carl
Schnau and driven by Eddie Aer-
hart. PA +. Fourth ST.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-03-27
YOU OUGHT TO KNOW

That HELLER'S will have another
special on aluminium ware Wednes-
day morning promptly al $50 You
can buy guaranteed pieces for ONE
CENT EACH. 81
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-03-27
HOODOED.

There must be something the mat
te' with Genoa. Columbus got out Of
the place as soon as he could.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-03-27
ANNOUNCEMENT.

Calvin Stertzbach, chiropractor.
has opened offices at 52l y. Main st.
Lincoln 6S27. Att.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-03-27
NOTICE

/ Will not be responsible for any
debts contracted by my wife Wava
Bucket
Signed, Joseph II. Buckle
Advt 24-t3
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-03-27
BEAUTIFULLY QUALIFIED.

They ought to make Mr. Borah
president of the senate anti-treaty-
ing club.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-03-27

When you say cigars-say Dutch
Masters 45-tf-Adv
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-03-27

Swank Dyes Clothing Main 7sl.
72-tf
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-03-27
No strings To This.

When you say cigars-say Dutch
Masters. 45-tf-Ady
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-03-27

when you say cigars-say Dutch
Masters. S5-tf
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-03-27

]. J. Kreuzoerger. merchant tailor
moved TO 3O1-3O3 Dean bldg. 61-sf.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-03-27
SEED OATS

Limestone and all kinds of Field
seeds Grange Elevator Co. 25-t10'
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-03-27

Swank. Master Cleaners. Phone
Main 7e1. 72-tf
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-03-27
SEED OATS.

Limestone and all kinds Of Field
Seeds. Grange Elevator Co 25t1G
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-03-27

wegner. 5s4 Farmers Trust bldg
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-03-27
York CITY.

There j. a fixed idea on the part
OF many doctors that the state OF the
health depends or the condition Of
the colon
You viii recall that the lowest and
final part Of The intestinal trace IS
called the colon. which in constipa-
ton is more or less packed with
fecal matter. The popu'a- flea Is
that this Is waste material. Jhat the
body has appropriated what II could
use and has reIectpd the rest because
il possesses nothing of value While
much of il is Waste, pure AMI sim
pie. Yet. as a matter of fac. con-
siderable part of the contents of the
colon consists 81 dead bacteria and
bacterial growth.
Because Of intestinal inactivity
and the action IF the germs or bac-
terra upon the tecal matter .nere
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-03-27
SEED OATS.
TEMPLE

Limestone and all kinds Of Field
Seeds. Grange Elevator CO. 25t1O
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-03-27

The Literature Department of the
Mishawaka WOmen's club. will post
pOne its meeting until April 10th
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-03-27
ANNOUNCEMENTS

Lost and Found 10
LOST Wrist watch. boo case. wrapped
in blue cotton with black ribbon.
Finder call af 80 W. Lawrence St
md r.rnIN. rnnIrI- I'll
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-03-27
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE
Houses for sale

Houses for Sale 81
FOR SALE = An modern nine room,
house. three blocks from center of
town ON paved street. Cheap III sold
at once Inquire 3lA w. Third ~. 24tf
FOR SALE New { room cottaCe ON 20
lumhi3 ST.. near Fourth. only $500 on
Phone MiSh. 1872 POSI-
FOR SALE Two new J-rOom houses on
North 18Th 81. River Park now va
cant Price $3.50 each. Also n good
business lot on Mishawaka nv. close Ia
18Th ST. Price $1,000. T.. Weaver Cor
lNth aud Mishawaka nv. 2lt7
FOR SALE Houses and lots on easy
payments. James Hennessy. Lawyer
2Ctae
FOR SALE-Sevrai high class modern
homes az right prices. kerwin. over
First National
HOJS Sc for sale: bargain: Groom house
new electric fixtures three rooms with
hnoleum. water in house. biz wood
shed. all fenced of s. 900 cash In
quirc ~ ~ W. Eighth ST. 214
BUNGALOW for sale: strictly modern
seven rooms. Inquire az 21S Z. Eighth
st 17o
GOOD HOMES built on EASY terms. John
&. Farwell. General Contractor. Reed
Bldg. Mishawaka. Phone Mlsh. 233S
T
you can trade i'm your light car or lot
boo exchange Phone Mishawaka DIS
1905 Sarah ST 2ItT
Lots For sale 50
FOR SALE-Lot on Park Az. for In.
formation inquire 1852 W. Seventh
FOR SAIL room an modern. alley lot +.
Garage two blocks from MiShawaka
\v.. also two blocks from Main ST. IL
blocks from Batiel school This
house IS iu the pink Of condition.
g room house all modern hut furnace
corner lot Two blocks from Misha-
wuka Av. and three blocks from Main
50. Eatteil Park addition. Price s. $40
Terms can Ao arranged on this house
room aI modern. 3 blocks from center
OF city. This place is q snap az 81 90
room house all modern. close iu ou
pavement Terms Balance ON con.
, room bungalow built last IAN bv own.
or VIII sacrifice FOR 500 down. bal.
aure ON contract $3.50.
We have many others. Good buys listed
here. Come Foe and get acquainted
We also bui'd 60 suit
Office open sundays aud evenings Room.
. and &" Reed Bldg Phone No. NfiSb
2N ohm g. FarveU aGS1
NV LIST OF EARGNTNS
Five rooms partly modern house. Al.
ford ST. near 3rd. s.. 500
Five room new partly modern buura.
low. So. Cleveland $3.50
New g room partly modern house West
9Th st
room partly modern. Oak street A
bargain
So s. 1on
O. room partly modern house W 18th
: room partly modern house w 1Oth.
g 2uo
oN EASY PAYMENTS. Phone Mish.
awake 1881
COLPAERT REALTY CORPORATION
I-G Lincoln WAY West osfT
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-03-27
MRS. +. TIFFANY.
MRS. NJ. J. TUBES

MKS. Vt. j. II BIS,
MRS. CLARA PROUDLEY,
MISS ELELYN KNAPP.
MISS ADELAIDE KNAPP.
Advt. 27t1.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-03-27
SOUTH BEND NEWS-TIMES

WHAT SCIENCE NOW HOPES
WILL GIVE u ALL LONG LIFE.
BY Royal :. Copeland. VI. ID. Conn
missioner OF Health. New
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-03-27
AUTOMOBILES


tSED CARS-i9I7 Overland. 5000. 90 .
1920 Oakland, $500 90: 1917 Maxwell
5000 90 1870 Ford tOur, 500 %, Call
Nishawaka @I77 ST
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-03-27
MiSha 70aka Classified
ROOMS AND BOARD

Rooms for housekeeping 90
FOR RENT Furnished light house
Keeping rooms JiS Lincoln Way West:
in rear OF $50. 25t2
FOR RENT . light hOUsekeepinR rooms
furnished strictly modern 31f Fisher
Place. Charles Freeman. 26S1
FOR Rent Two light HOUSEKEEPING
rooms all modern Phone Mishawaka
21S0 29f3
FOIt RENT-TwO furnished rooms for
dEht housekeeping also garage az
-l3 W. First St Phone Mish 1851
FOR BENT-Furnishe rooms for LIGHT.
housekeeping. Inquire 22f +. Mar
ION evenings 2Jt2
-
REAL ESTATE FOR RENT
Business Places For Rent rs
FOR RENTi Partly furnished Office with
use Of telephone. Inquire az III W.
Houses for Rent. II
FOR RENT-C Cottage AZ Eagle Point.
%Ol T.. Ninth 81. Also gray reed babN
C1rrlage Tor sale: good condition 3lt2
Wantcd-To Rent 81
WANTED TO RENT bv RESPONSIBLE par
~. five or six room house. modern or
partly modern. i'm Mishawaka or River
Park. Address W. T., News Times.
MiShawaka. 2Jt2
WANTED TO RENT-Three or four
rooms or small house best Of refer
cnceS. Address G.. T. w News Times
Mishawaka 25t3
Evening star., 1922-07-12
TIRED OF HIS SPAN OF 1874 YEARS,
JOHN SHELL TOLD FRIENDS AT DEATH

graph, telephone, railway. motor or
mail as was Daniel Boone, whom
John Shell claimed to have seen as a
boy.
Story Of Age Verified.
Four years ago a party of Lexing-
ton people who had attempted jaunt
through the mountains heard of the
old man who claimed to have lived
more than century and a quarter.
They visited him, skeptical regarding
his reported age. They examined all
of the evidence that it was possible
to obtain and returned satisfied that
he was correct when he said he was
born in 1888.
When they repeated their story to
the outside world they started a con-
troversy that has ragged ever since.
But the weight Of the evidence was all
in Johns favor. and in 1919 the Ken
lucky state fair brought the old man
to Louisville to meet his fellow Ken
tuckians. 1t was the first time that
he ever had made a trip by railroad.
yet he later demanded a trip in an
airplane and enjoyed it thoroughly
Proof as to Shells age rested on two
things, the testimony OF physicians
and the simple, circumstantial evil
dence which Shell himself offered.
Evening star., 1922-07-12
City Cut in Half BY Virginia Line
Hopes to Merge Under New State

tants, It's proper place in the world.
All that is needed Is the state.
Problem . Serious One.
The problem of the divided city.
however. is a serious one. For in
stance, a negro robs a hencoop in
Bristol, Va, and. with a policeman in
hot pursuit he makes dash for State
street. AS he reaches the middle of
the roadway he comes to a halt. He
may, II he so desires, taunt the police
man whose authority was limited
with the middle Of the thorouehfare.
And as long as he stays across the
state he cannot be brought back, ex-
cepting through the use of eXtradi-
tion papers and a visit to the TeAnes-
see capital.
Because of this condition there are
upward of $50 people. the police say.
on each sic. Of the line who must
stay there. In some respects. how
ever, this is an advantage to the COM
munity at large.
Considering the many perplexities.
the two cities make out extremely
well. The officials hold joint meet
ings at intervals and there is both
mutual understanding and co-opera-
ton. All the problems are solved in